https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-01-02.pdf ba610e97ae532a43ccbd55cc9e02cff5 PDF Text Text Rec center was schools’ big story Engler signature missing for casino So what was top sports story? See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 14 See Stories on Pages 10-13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings DANNER Thursday, January 2, 2003 VOLUME 150, NO. 1 PRICE 50- Legislative Coffee slated for Jan. 13 The next Legislative Coffee pro­ gram will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear arc State Se­ nator Patty Birkholz, State Represen­ tative Gary Newell and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congress­ man Vcm Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is spon sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Impressionist art classes scheduled Kellogg Community College’s In­ stitute for learning in Retirement will have a two-part class next month on Impressionist art at the Fehsenfeld Center west of Hastings on M-179. Part I, which includes three Wednesday class sessions from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.tn. Jan. 15, 22 and 29, will provide historical background. Painters to be discussed will include Manet, Monet, Renior, Cezanne, Pissaro and Morisot. Part II will focus on artists Degas, Caillebotte, Cassatt, Gauguin, VanGogh and Toulose-Lautrec. It will conclude with the Nabis and the movement of such artists as Cezanne in new directions. This scries of classes is planned for Wednesdays. Feb. 12,19 and 26. The classes will include a series of videotaped lectures by Dr. Richard Brettel), professor of aesthetics at the University of Texas. Dallas, former curator of the Art Institute of Chicago. Facilitator of discussions will be Jerry Pattok of Hastings. The fee for each of the two parts will be $10. Those attending are en­ couraged to bring their own lunches. Coffee, tea and cocoa will be pro­ vided. To register, call 948-9500, exten­ sion 2642. ILR classes are for citizens ages 50 and older. Membership in the ILR is $10 per year. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 ! Hie First Friday program that nor­ mally would have been held Jan. 3 has been postponed until Feb. 7. The series had two additional pro­ grams in October, November and De­ cember, and the Jan. 3 date is only two days after the start of the New Year, which means many people haven’t yet returned from holiday vacations. Therefore, the Barry County Demo­ cratic Committee, sponsor of the monthly forums since 1989, decided to delay the next program until the Friday in February. Ihe scries most recently included two candidate forums Oct. 4 and Oct. 25, a program on juvenile homes Nov. 1, a program on trial attorneys Dec. 6 and a program about Lyndon LaRouche’s ideas for a new, super Ten­ nessee Valley Authority on Dec. 13. A new gambling casino in the Gun Lake area would have tremendous economic impact on the western part of Barry County and Hastings. Though the Hastings and Gun Lake Chambers of Commerce endorsed the plans of the Gun Lake tribe. Casino, economy dominate 2002 stories by David T. Young Editor “It’s the economy, stupid,” was said to be Bill Clinton’s constant reminder in the presidential election campaign of 1992, and the economy dominat ’d the top stories in Barry County in the year 2002. In a poll of J-Ad Graphics reporters and management and a few local news junkies, the economy was a huge factor in at least half of the selections for top 10 stories of the year. Taking first this year was the continuing battle over the proposed casino near Brad­ ley. Second was a series of disturbing sto­ ries concerning substance abuse in the county and third was the county selecting a site and construction beginning for a new Commission on Aging and Health Depart­ ment. The casino issue arose several years ago. but came to a head this ycat in elections and in the State Legislature finally taking action. t Fhc Gun I akc Crib. or P.'hwatumis tor some time had been seeking to have a ca­ sino facility built at the former Ampro Seeds building at U.S.-131 and M-179 in the tiny community of Bradley. Then-State Rep. Patricia Birkholz of Saugatuck suc­ cessfully led the fight against such plans in 2001. but the Michigan House and Senate met in lame duck sessions in November and December of this year and decided to approve negotiating a compact with the tribe. All that was needed as of Dec. 30 was Gov. John Engler’s signature. Opponents cried foul that lawmakers, many of whom did not face re-election be­ cause of term limits, could reverse the 52­ 51 vote a year ago in the House and then predicted dircTon’.cquctuxs of having such a facility in the Allegan-Barry County neighborhood. Proponents, including the Barry County and Gun Lake Chambers of Commerce, said bringing in the casino would be an economic shot in the arm, cre­ ating jobs and promoting tourism for the west end of Barry County. An interesting footnote was that Birkholz was .ilcctcd in November as state senator representing Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties. The casino’s prospects tied for the No. 10 spot in the review of the top local stories of 2001. A national recession causing local layoffs was No. 6 a year ago. Voted No. 1 al the end of 2001 was Barry County’s re­ sponse to the Sept 11 terrorist attacks and their aftermath. The runner-up in this year’s poll was a collection of drug-related stories. One involved Timmy Rosenberg, billed by local authorities as the biggest drug dealer in Barry County, who was arrested, convicted and sentenced on charges of sell­ ing cocaine. Meanwhile, two people. 31-ycar-old Ly- See TOP STORIES, page 3 Citizens organize to oppose Rutland recall effort by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A group of Rutland Township residents who support supervisor Roger Vilmont have organized as the Citizens for Civil and Responsible Government in response to the Jan. 14 recall effort by the Rutland Recall Committee. “We have a growing support group...in Rutland Township who completely support Roger and the entire board,” said the new committee’s chairman, Neil Braendle. “We feel Roger has done a superb job in spite of inheriting a score of problems from the pre­ vious administration." Braendle said his group wants to encour­ age other citizens to become more actively involved in township business by attending meetings. “We believe Roger Vilmont has the skill and the ability and the experience to con­ tinue as supervisor,” said Braendle. “We believe that the recall is trite and unworthy of recall and we do have due process with our election process coming up in two years. At that time we will present the ac­ complishments of what has happened in Rutland Township and let the people de­ cide.” The Rutland Recall Committee, headed by chairman John Anderson and officers Rod Ritscma, Melissa Hasty and Jay Gordenski, say Vilmont should lose his elected position for allegedly refusing to answer questions at the July 10 board meeting, for using his personal credit card to buy com­ puters for the township, for renting the Barry Expo Center without prior board ap­ proval for a •'special meeting” and for al­ legedly saying he was tired of listening to residents with “limited capacity intelli­ gence.” Vilmont not only prepared a response which will appear on the ballot, but he has also sent a letter to Rutland Township’s ab­ sentee voters asking them to vote “no” on the recall issue. “1 would like to re-assure you that at no time have I ever done anything to benefit me personally at the cost of the residents of this township,” Vilmont said, “nor have I done anything illegal, immoral, nor are there any charges that 1 have done so.” Vilmont said none of the recall commit­ tee members have contacted him to find out for themselves the truth behind the allega­ tions. “I’m very disappointed this happened, it shouldn’t have happened and quite frankly, a lot of people’s concerns could have been addresses had they been willing to sit down and talk,” Vilmont said. “I’ve always been willing to sit down with people and discuss issues and that just hasn’t happened.” An open letter to Rutland Township vot­ ers which circulated with Monday’s early edition of the Reminder charges that the is­ sues stated on the recall petitions are “half truths and false statements” which Braendle*s group said should not “rob you of good government.” His group also claims on the flyers that the “recall petition items arc not serious and have become exaggerated and emo­ tional,” and, “The clarity rule of recall docs not require that substance provided need be truthful.” Also on the flyer, the Citizens for Civil See RECALL, page 17 More night meetings are board chair’s goal by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will take its meetings to six town­ ships in 2003 if Jeff MacKcnzie has his way. MacKcnzie, who has wrapped up two years as County Board chairman and is willing to accept the chairmanship again if elected, said he hopes the County Board will switch six of its daytime meetings in 2003 to evening sessions outside of Hast­ ings where the board usually meets. He praised the success of four evening meetings held in Barry. Johnstown. Wood­ land and Thornapplc townships during 2002, and wants to increase the number for two consecutive years so that by the end of 2004 the County Board will have met in each of the 16 townships. The traveling meetings give commis­ sioners "more input, get government closer to the people ?nd educate us a little more on what’s going on in other areas of the county." he said. Holding evening meetings at various Io- ( they faced a lot of opposition from religious groups. Grand Rapids and rival casi­ nos not far away. Shown here are what the casino might look like at the old Ampro Seeds building at M-179 and U.S. -131 in Bradley. Barry County Boarc* Chairman Jeff MacKenzie is pictured in front of the new Barry-Eaton District Health Department building, under construction at the comer of M-43 and Woodlawn. cations last year was one of the board's top accomplishments, he said during an inter­ view Monday. “To my knowledge, the county has never done that before...! think it worked well.” The public didn’t turnout for the night meetings like he had anticipated, except for the Delton session. “I think it was still worth the effort," MacKenzie said, noting the opportunities to hear what people arc thinking around the county. “Maybe because some of those meetings weren't so well attended means that people in those areas arc relatively happy and con­ tent. I don’t know." The beginning of construction for a new Barry-Eaton District Health Department building and the start of renovating a build­ ing Lx the County Commission on Aging (COA) - without a tax increase - arc major County Boad accomplishments during the past year, he said. The projects also were a major focus for See MEETINGS, page 16 121 S CbtiHCH Si HAS1INGS W 45356 First Friday series will take a break �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 2. 2003 Community Center tops Hastings Schools stories By Mary McDonough Whatever else the Hastings Area Schoo) System did in 2002, the biggest project of the year has been much in evidence ever since last summer, when construction started on the new Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center. The 46.780-square-foot community cen­ ter. being added to the west end of Hastings High School, has come a long way since footings were poured. Through the summer and fall months the exterior walls crccped upward until their second-story height was reached and a roof was added. Work on the exterior and interior will continue through­ out the winter and next summer, with hopes of completing construction and open­ ing the facility in the fall of 2003. The new center will include a gymnasium, pool, teen center, community meeting rooms, kitchen, concession area, fitness center and day care center. HEWS BRIEFS: Humane Society to meet Jan. 13 The Barry County Humane Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 13. al the local agency’s office, 106 East State St., Hastings. Election of officers is scheduled to take place. Mcmbcis arc asked to write or phone in (945-0602) their nominations for officers before the date of the meeting. Four workshops on bullying slated Parents will have a chance to help their children deal with bullies during a scries of workshops next month called “Bullj Proofing Your Child." The workshops will be presented at four different locations: Jan. 6 at Ma­ ple Valley High School in Nashville; Jan. 13 at Delton Kellogg High School in Delton; Jan. 20 at Hastings High School in Hastings, and Jan. 27 at Thornapplc Kellogg Learning Center in Middleville. The meal will be served at 5:30 p.m.; the presentation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. To sign up call Karen Jousma of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County. 269/948­ 3264. Prior to the workshop, a free pizza dinner will be provided to workshop participants and their children. Free babysitting also will be available while the workshop is in session. Hot Dog Clog Hog is Jan. 11 The third annual Mid-Winter Hot Dog Clog Hog is planned for Satur­ day. Jan. 11, at Historic Bowens Mills, 11691 old Bowens Mills Road, Yan­ kee Springs Township. Thunder Floor Cloggers Founders Bob and Lynda Warner of Lake Odessa, festival directors and head in­ structors. say the name of the festival savs a lot. "Mid-Winter" means in the middle of the winter. “Hot Dog" to a dancer in Appalcchia means fancy. The word “Clog” refers the type of dance. Clog­ ging, which was brought here by the British over 200 years ago, is every­ one's heritage who has European, Af­ rican or American Indian ancestry, es­ pecially the Cherokee. And “Hog" means a lot of it. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the cost is $6 per person and a dish to pass. The food table will be set up im­ mediately and people can eat all day long, not just at meal time. A table will be set up for the public to bring in items for the silent auction which will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information about clog­ ging and where you can sign up for a class, log onto the Thunder Floor Cloggers’ web site at H1TP:. Hop.to/Thundcrfioorcloggcrs or e-mail tfdoggersta voyagcr.net or call 374-8205. As construction progressed, local resi­ dents like Jim Cary began to get excited about the center's design, which features a water theme and ■‘wave’’ pattern in every­ thing from carpeting to windows. "Somebody's really got their heads screwed on right with this thing,” Cary said. "It's going to look terrific.” The S10 million price tag for the com­ munity center was approved by voters in June of 2001. Voters also approved $2.1 million for maintenance and repairs of the district's buildings and grounds. The extra millage for infrastructure needs came just in the nick of time. As other school districts around the state struggled to maintain their buildings or finance needed expansion. Hastings was able to do much-needed re­ pairs to school roofs and parking lots. New additions to the high school vocational area and kitchen were built, additional tennis courts were constructed, and the high Blood drive set for next Monday A Red Cross blood drive is planned for next Monday in the Sunfield area. The drive will be from J to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at the St. Ambrose Church, Delton. Red Cross officials say they antici­ pate a strong need for type O-negative blood over the holidays because more people travel and blood supplies over­ all are dangerously low. They also say it’s a good idea for donors to roll up their sleeves four times a year. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday’s drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information or an ap­ pointment, call Naomi Wilson at (517) 566-8481. Lock-up to help MDA fight disease Prominent area residents will be locked up to "serve time” for a good cause at the Hasting* Cinema 4 Thea­ ter Thursday, Jan. 16, in an effort to raise funds for the West Michigan chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This one-day, event involves local community leaders spending an hour of their time "in jail" at the downtown theater facility, soliciting their friends and business associates for donations to raise their 'bail money." All funds raised through this event will stay in the West Michigan areaMo support MDA-funded programs such as summer camp lor children with Muscular Dystrophy, free clinics in West Michigan, and groundbreaking research at the Universi.y of Michi­ gan, Michigan State University and Wayne Stale University. Those who know of anyone they would like to sec "locked-up" are asked to give "Parole Officer Jayne” a call at (616) 459-0520 and they will be promised to be put into the "Witness Protection Program." Any questions may be directed to Shannon Behr at (616) 459-4331. People who want to donate to the MDA may stop by Hastings 4 Theatre between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thurs­ day, Jan.16. Religious history classes planned A three-credit religious history class (History 106) will be offered for the first time at Kellogg Community Col­ lege’s Fehsenfcld Center jst west of Hastings, starting on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 22. The . jadline to register is mid­ January. Students who take the class will be offered a comparative study of Ihe his­ torical development, doctrine and practices of the major varieties of Christianity and of other great world religions. Pertinent social factors and recent events also will be explored. Steve Youngs, former principal at St. Rose School in Hastings, will teach the class. He has a master’s degree in pastoral studies from Loyola Univer­ sity of Chicago and a bachelor’s de­ gree from Michigan State University. The religious history class at KCC qualifies for social science credit or humanities credit towards a bachelor’s degree, he said. For more information about the class or registration, call the local KCC Center at 948-9500. school track was re-surfaced. In spite of the fact that Hastings school district voters have been generous in sup­ porting building maintenance needs, the school board chose not to support a state­ wide effort to obtain more funds for dis­ tricts who cannot get millage passed for in­ frastructure needs. The School Equity Caucus, a coalition of 290 school districts across the state, pro­ posed this past September that a class ac­ tion lawsuit be undertaken to force the Michigan legislature to fund infrastructure needs of school districts in desperate need of building repairs or construction. Currently state school aid is allocated for operating revenue. If districts want to build new buildings or fix up their old buildings, they have to approach district voters for ex­ tra millage. Some districts have failed in re­ peated attempts to get millages passed; other districts don't have the property tax base to finance additional millage, so they don't even request it. As a result, many dis­ tricts across Michigan are facing crowding classrooms, leaky roofs, outdated electrical and plumbing systems and other infrastruc­ ture concerns that are reaching a critical stage. The Hastings School Board declined to participate in the proposed lawsuit, saying it did not want to spend the approximate $2,300 joining such a suit would cost. The board also didn’t want to try getting blood from a turnip, members said. The state cof­ fers have been steadily shrinking ever since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, when an economic downturn segued into a recession that has thus far resulted in many layoffs in West Michigan and a g’ant $1.8 billion deficit in the state budget. The School Equity Caucus eventually decided not to go the route of a lawsuit, be­ cause a number of school groups have agreed to join with the Caucus and together push for infrastructure funding from the state. The state legislature had to indulge in some really creative financing this year just to get school districts in Michigan their promised per-pupil aid. The legislature had earlier promised to increase aid by $200 per pupil in 2002-2003. But there was no way the state would have the additional funds if something wasn’t done. So the legislature opted to collect school taxes all in one lump sum this past summer, instead of al­ lowing some municipalities to have two collections, one in the summer and one in the winter. The extra taxes collected in the summer gave the state some $500 million in additional revenue. Nevertheless, when one robs Peter to pay Paul, one has to pay the piper. That same $500 million won’t be available for the 2003-2004 state fiscal year. Governor-elect Jennifer Granholm, who took office yesterday (Wednesday), is facing a major budget crisis this year, and warns that some hard decisions will have to be made about state spending. However, Granholm has promised to make education a priority in her administration, so there may be some help for school districts in spite of the state's whopping deficit. In addition to being guaranteed its $200 per pupil state aid increase, the school dis­ trict lucked out this year with a larger-thanexpected enrollment that put some $442,200 in additional state aid at the dis­ trict’s disposal. The bulk of the money went into the district’s savings account to be used to offset any budget deficit the dis­ trict might experience as a result of the state budget crisis. In previous yea»s the school district has had to take money out of its savings to bal­ ance the budget. For the past two years, however, the district has managed to bal­ ance its budget without dipping into its fund balance. A $24.2 million budget for 2002-2003. bumped to $24.6 million after enrollment increased, included expenditures of $20.2 million in salaries and fringe benefits for teachers, support staff ana administrators. As usual, the budget took a hit with health care cost increases. The 2002-2003 budget reflected an increase of 17.9 percent in health care premiums. Large increases in health care costs each year continue to cut into the amount of money available for raises in the private and public sectors. However, the Hastings school district was able to give adequate raises because it offset premium increases by reworking the benefit plan. That saved enough money so teachers weren’t required to pay anything for their health insurance. The previous contract had required teachers to pay a small percentage for health care coverage, which added up to total payments of $55,091. With the 2002-2003 contract, however, the district picked up any added insurance costs. The teachers also got a 3.25 percent increase in pay. Bus drivers were also given a reprieve from added medical insurance costs when the district agreed to pick up the last 2.9 percent of the 17.9 percent premium increase. The bus drivers and district were each paying 7.5 percent of the 17.9 percent increase, but the contract called for negotiations for any in­ creases over 15 percent. See SCHOOLS, page 15 An architect's rendering gives an idea of what the new Community Education and Recreation Center will look like The wave pattern on the side of the building is mimicked in many of the center's rooms The intenor of the new pool room takes shape at the Hastings Community Edu­ cation and Recreation Center. The Opportunity Center, which operated in the Hastings Industrial Incubator, was closed this year due to declining enrollments. Students enrolled in the Oppor­ tunity Center in 2001 are pictured. Hastings school officials, local government officials, and members of the public gathered in the middle school in November to take a sample MEAP test. Middle School Principal Mike Karasinski goes over the student handbook with sixth-graders during an orientation session. The new handbook includes informa­ tion on 30 desired character traits middle schoolers are learning this year in an at­ tempt by the district to promote school safety and create a more positive school at­ mosphere �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 2. 2003 - Page 3 TOP STORIES, cont. from page 1 nctte Kocher and 15-ycar-old Chad Garrett, died of drug-related causes in separate inci­ dents. The teen’s death resulted in arrests, convictions and sentencings for a Gun lake •rea man, Bobby Uebbing, and a Gun Lake area woman. In the other case, Barry County Deputy Drain Commissioner Judy Milan was involved, being arrested for ob­ structing the investigation of Kocher’s death. Area authorities also seemed to be spending a lot more time dealing with “meth labs" in rural areas such as Prairiev­ ille and Lake Odessa. In third place was the continuing saga of finding a home for the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging. The long-time facility at 120 North Michigan has been deemed no longer adequate and its location has posed parking and access problems for older citi­ zens. The County Board came up with a pro­ posal to move the COA to the site of the old abandoned Peace Community Church at the comer of Broadway and West Wood­ lawn Avenue and build a new facility for the Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment. Opponents protested that it wasn’t a good way to spend more than three million dollars, that the board already had paid far too much (more than a half million dollars) for the property from Don Drummond, who bought it for much less, and that most sen­ ior citizens from around the county didn’t care to drive as much as a half hour to Hastings just to eat lunch and play bingo. Nevertheless, six of the eight commis­ sioners were solid in their support of the plan and voted to proceed. Construction at the site continues. Finishing in fourth through 10th places in the 15th annual year-end poll of top sto­ ries were: • Fourth — Local and state economic troubles. McCormick Industries of Delton closed its doors after employing as many as 600 people at one time. The giant retailer Kmart filed for bankruptcy, even though the local strip mall anchor on West State Street ap­ peared to be doing well. There were fears of Kmart eventually closing its doors, leav­ ing another vacancy (besides County Post) in the strip mall. Economic woes reached local govern­ ment, too, as the state announced a massive deficit and threatened and then executed cuts in revenue sharing payments to cities, counties, townships and villages. • Fifth — Charlton Park Director Peter Forsberg resigns. Forsberg, a native of the area, returned to Barry County about five years ago to take over the directorship of Charlion Park, which is overseen by the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board. Charges against Forsberg of mismanage­ ment and misconduct were brought last winter before the board by former cmployee Larry Henley. Among the accusa­ tions was that Forsber: drank alcohol on park grounds in violation of park rules. Forsberg said he drank inside the house where he lived on park grounds. Members of the Parks and Recreation Board were divided over the issue but Chairman Jeff MacKenzie, who also chairs the County Board of Commissioners, seemed to want Forsberg ousted. Saying he was tired of all the fuss, Fors­ berg announced his resignation in the fall. Chariton Park is still seeking a replace­ ment. • Sixth — Construction begins on new community recreation center. Work continues on a new community recreation center, which includes Hastings* first public pool, next to the high school. The funding for the facility was approved by a special millage vote in 2001. • Seventh — Library site issue remains unresolved. Efforts to build a new Hastings Public Library at the corner of North Jefferson and East Mill streets were stalled by an appeal of the court’s decision to approve the site. Doug Ward, owner of Pet World, led the effort against the maintaining that he’s not against a new library, but opposes hav­ ing to close a portion of East Mill to ac­ commodate the new building. Though Circuit Judge Thomas Eveland of Eaton County ruled that the library’s would not cause irreparable harm. Ward and others appealed the decision. The library’s project, as a result, has suf­ fered delays and the service is still stuck in its old building that is isn’t big enough to handle the client growth. • Eighth — County-wide farm land pres­ ervation ordinance is passed. After a lot of work by the OUR-Land Committee and the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission, the Barry County Board of Commissioners adopted a farm land preservation ordinance. The Move is an attempt to preserve as much quality agri­ cultural land in Barry County as possible and protect it from commercial, industrial and residential development. • Ninth — Elections demonstrate con­ tinuing and increasing dominance by Re­ publican Party. Though Democrats Jennifer Granholm and Carl Levin were elected Michigan Governor and U.S. Senator, respectively, Barry County supported their opponents. Republican incumbents seemed invincible, except for County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson, a relative newcomer who rocked the boat more than a little on the County Board. He was defeated in the pri­ mary election by retired sheriff’s deputy Donald Nevins. Otherwise, it was convincing victories for the status quo. One solid example was the vote total for Democrat Rebecca Luka­ siewicz, who despite a very visible and vig­ orous campaign fared only a few percent­ age points better than other, almost dor­ mant Democratic campaigns on Nov. 5. Another good example of the GOP's might in local politics was an appointed Democratic trustee’s loss to a Republican challenger in Rutland Township. At one time in the 1980s, Democrats held virtually half the seats on the County Board and traditionally had owned Hast­ ings and Rutland Charter townships. Today Rutland is all GOP and the Has«*ngs Town­ ship Supervisor, Jim Brown, is a Republi­ can. • Tenth — Sewer extension and sewer battles. Extension of sewer service from the City of Hastings finally was worked out to ac­ commodate Wal-Mart and a few other busi­ nesses and industries. However, the continuing battles for the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority showed no signs of letting up. as the sewer board fired Manager Don Rowe. Resident of the area served by the sewer continue to maintain that the sewer was done incor­ rectly and it has been poorly managed. Honorable mention Legal and publicity troubles for public officials took the spotlight occasionally. Former Barry County Register of Deeds, who unsuccessfully sought a seat on the County Board in August, was charged with poaching and was being investigated on similar charges for his activities in the western United States. Deputy Drain Com­ missioner Judy Milan was arrested for ob­ struction of justice. Lake Odessa Police Chief John Shaw was charged with break­ ing into a Woodland woman's house and he later resigned. Former State Police Sgt. Bill Garrett was charged with taking property for his own use. And though no charges were filed. Sher­ iff Steve DeBoer had to answer questions about why his car damaged a mailbox one night and the matter wasn’t handled in the usual manner, by another officer. Another honorable mention in the ballot­ ing was the news that Hastings, Caledonia, Middleville, South Christian, Byron Center and Wayland will join a new league next fall, made up of neighborhood rivals. The other honorable mention sclr'**: .»• was the attempt to recall Rutland Tov Supervisor Roger Vilmont, an issue ,>i«t will be decided in a special election Tues­ day, Jan. 14. It will be only the third time a recall election has been held in Barry County. The other two were a failed recall . of Prairieville Township Supervisor Roy Reck more than 10 years ago and the suc­ cessful recall of Maple Valley Board of Education President Lee Ossenhcimer in the mid-1980s. State Rep. Patty Birkholz became State Sen. Birkholz after she defeated former State Rep. Terry Geiger in the GOP August primary. Kmart continued to do business in Hastings despite the giant retailer s financial troubles nationwide. Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont was the target of a recall move­ ment. only the third in Barry County his­ tory. The old water works building at North Jefferson and East MUI streets continues to be the site of contention for plans for a new Hastings Public Library building. i Dr Peter Forsberg resigned as direc­ tor of Chariton Park. Construction continues at the site of the new community recreation center next to Hastings High School. Shown here is the walls of tha swimming pool room, as it was being worked on last fall. Timmy Roseberg was described local authorities as the biggest drug dealer in Barry County. He is now serving a prison term for selling cocaine. Though Chartton Park was racked by controversy, the shows went on. like this Civil War re-enactment. Get easy cash by placing a classified ad. Call MS-sSSd to place your ad today. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 2. 2003 Greed, ignorance, power, fear will bring Iraq war ...from Our Readers Wal-Mart traffic situation dangerous To the editor: There tun e been quite a feu people writ­ ing in and wanting to recall Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont from office. I have no problem with that, but don’t stop there! Recall the whole Township Board! It has nothing to do with any stupid junk ordinance, but rather public endangerment of anyone who uses the M-43/M-37 corri­ dor past Wal-Mart. The Rutland Township Board members, in their so-called infinite wisdom, have alloued the ran tings and ravings of a feulocal residents to influence them into deny­ ing Wal-Mart a safe back exit like Sav-ALol has. Instead, they choose to make it an entrancc/cxil onto a busy Michigan high­ way without even the benefit of a function ing traffic light! This makes a lot of sense doesn’t it? Let’s put an cntrance/exit onto a busy highway and leave it up to the people using such an exit to take their chances on trying to enter it safely. How stupid can you get? The only thing this has accomplished is to set up Rutland Township. Wal-Mart and the State of Michigan for future lawsuits from families of injured or dead relatives due to this unsafe entrance/e.xiL Ever try making a left turn out of there? It’s bad enough when its not a holiday. You know what it takes for them to justi­ fy putting up a light? Yours or someone else’s life being taken, usually in multiples over a period of time. Really sad isn’t it? These arc the kind of people we put in office, and how little they really do care about us. We need a functioning traffic light pul up there now not after people have been killed or maimed. (Not a flashing light cither). The State Highway Department just put up something truly worthless at Market and State Street. People will acknowledge that light just like they do the one at North Broadway and State Road (they don’t). u. • ' . ?. Putting up a flashing light is just about as effective as putting up a yield sign. Nobody acknowledges either. Nowhere I’m aware of has a flashing light that had the least effect on crashes. They still happen just like the blinker was­ n’t there. So in closing next time you sec Rutland’s board members thank them for their insen­ sitivity on this issue by recalling them all! Paul Clous. Hastings Don’t throw baby out with the bath water Dear editor: Rutland Township residents very soon will be voting on whether or not to recall their supervisor. 1 have known Roger Vilmont and have had the pleasure of serving with him on several committees the last few years. I have found him to be a tireless worker and always to have the best interests of the peo­ ple at heart. The committee that wants to recall Vil­ mont says he has made some mistakes . Who in this world has not? I believe the wrongdoings have been corrected by the Rutland board. I can sec a lot better cooperation now be­ tween the City of Hastings and the Rutland Township Board than what I witnessed a few years ago. Some of this increased co­ operation credit goes to Vilmont and the Rutland Township Board. 1 would caution the voters in Rutland Township not to, as the old saying goes “throw the baby out with the bath water.” I would ask the voters to support Roger Vil­ mont when they vote on Tuesday, Jan. 14. George Cullers. Ba’Tmorc Township Supervisor -J Know Your Legislators: To the editor: As we begin the new year, let there be peace on earth, good will toward all man­ kind. It's long past time that we grew up. ma­ tured and learn to live in harmony with what is known as the human race on this planet Earth. Peace is a lack of warring, of hostilities, or vengeful and greedy thoughts and opin­ ions. Peace is still possible in our predica­ ment with Iraq. All it would require is for a large number of people in our country to unite in protest against our leaders* selfish intentions of war. The United States Congress has failed us as representatives of the people. They have unwisely voted to allow President George W. Bush to declare war unilaterally on Iraq. That power sounds dictatorial, not a good example of a free society that America proudly claims. Tariq Aziz, a close advisor to Saddam Hussein, was interviewed on ABC-TV’s “Nightline” program, an interview that all Americans hear and watch. However, after this program was aired, there wasn’t one TV network, station or newsperson that 1 can recall commented on it or covered it as a news story. Aziz spoke seriously, sincerely, quietly, without becoming emotional. His remarks and answers were brief and to the point. Aziz claimed that American leaders are not telling the people the real reason for de­ sire for war with Iraq. He said it has noth­ ing to do with questions about possession of "weapons of mass destruction.” of which Iraq has none. It’s all about Israel and oil. Aziz believes that rich Jews in the United States arc determined to have Sad­ dam replaced with a Jewish leader who will divide and reshape Iraq and become part of an empire. When these rich Jews choose a leader for Iraq, the American power elite will be able to take charge of the oil fields. Aziz promised that a war with Iraq in 2003 won’t be a two-day affair, like what occurred in 1991. This time it will last over a long period. As there have been rumors of Israel and Palestine nearing a peace settlement, Israel seems to be forever backing out at the last moment, regardless of whom it may con­ cern. pare the kind of close advisors Hussein and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon have chosen. Aziz is a good, patient, decent, honest advisor in Iraq. One of Sharon’s ad­ visors. on a TV show last week, was laugh­ ing while a Palestinian representative was telling about Israeli soldiers shooting and killing a thousand women and children. The TV camera caught Sharon's advisor laughing twice. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who has done much good since his presi­ dency. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Upon receiving his award. Carter said. There arc times when war is necessary.” What a contradiction to what his award rep­ resents! Peace is entirely non-warring in thought and action. Peace is living in harmony. By contrast, war is having weapons of mass destruction with the sole deliberate intent of killing or causing horrible human suffer­ ing. America is a good example of a bully. We (meaning Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney. Defense Secretary Donald Rums­ feld and Secretary of State Colin Powell) fight essentially defenseless countries such as Iraq. North Korea has weapons of mass de­ struction and openly defies us. yet instead we insist on fighting Iraq. Aziz has said that rich American Jews make certain a war against Iraq is continu­ ally mentioned and our leaders are doing just that, beating the war drums and rattling the sabers. Saddam Hussein is not the evil, cruel man the leaders of our country have por­ trayed in their relentless propaganda. Com­ FINANCIAL FOCUS Famuhed by Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. Offering retirement plan can give you tax benefits If you're a small-business owner looking back on your financial situation for 2002. you may be wondering if you could have found more ways to reduce your taxes. Here's one possibility to consider for 2003: Start a retirement plan. You can now receive a lax credit for establishing a new retirement plan, provid­ ed you have less than 100 employees. Your credit is worth $500 - 50 percent of the first $1,000 of qualified startup costs - in the first year of your new plan and in each of the two following years. While the tax cred­ it is certainly nice, it only extends for a few years. But once you establish a retirement plan, it can provide you with other lax ben­ efits indefinitely. The contributions you make to your employees' plans are deductible to your business. And. since you’ll be participating in the plan, you'll also be making deductible contributions on your own behalf. Plus, your earnings will grow on a lax-deferred basis, which means your Write us a letter: Here’s the rules U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District. (Virtually all of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225­ 3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rap­ ids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1 -202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, Lansing. Mich. 48909. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question: The cost of war is estimated at $200 bil­ lion of taxpayers* money. We don’t seem to have any say in how the federal govern­ ment spends our hard-earned money. The money already spent on preparation for war and on the war itself could be better used here at home. Never should United States citizens be jobless or homeless or go hungry because we’ve collectively bank­ rolled an immoral war. Compare the needs of the poor in our country with the lives of the well-fed. well-dressed and well-housed warmongers who wage conflict for profit and power. It’s disturbing that churches remain si­ lent in response to the threat of this war. Yet on two acts of compassion, abortion and doctor-assisted suicide, these churches raise all kinds of money and they raise their voices loudly in protest. What hypocrisy! If we have to go through a war in lnq.it probably will occur in February because of more favorable weather. My heart goes out to all who serve in the military for us and Iraq, and to the Iraqi civilians who surely suffer because they are in harm's way. All of this misery will be brought to us by fear, ignorance, greed and lust for power. Justine McLean. Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature Wil not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied', there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Role model for 2003? Who would you nominate as a role model for coming new year? retirement savings will accumulate faster than they would if placed in a vehicle cm which you paid taxes every year. So, there you have it: A tax credit for opening your retirement plan, laxdeductible contributions and tax-deferred earnings. All in all. it's clear that, from a lax standpoint, a retirement plan can help you significantly. Which type of plan should you choose? There's no one right answer for every busi­ ness owner. However, here arc a few of the most popular plans out there: • SIMPLE IRA - As ihe name suggests, a SIMPLE IRA is quite easy to set up and inexpensive to administer. In 2003. employees can contribute up to $8,000 to their SIMPLE IRA. which can be funded with virtually any type of investment. Your business is generally required to match your employees' contributions up to three percent of their salary, unless you decide to put in two percent of each eligible employ­ ee's compensation. If you choose the matching option, you can reduce the match to between one and three percent in two of every five years. • SEP-IRA - Like the SIMPLE plan, a SEP-IRA is inexpensive to set up and easy to administer. Your company's contribu­ tions can be up to 25 percent of an employ­ ee's annual compensation, subject to maxi­ mum dollar amounts permitted by the IRS. And you have the flexibility to reduce, increase or stop contributions at any time. • Profit-sharing plan - With a profit-shar­ ing plan, you can provide an incentive to employees by linking their contributions to your business' performance. You can con­ tribute up to 25 percent of the annual com­ pensation of eligible employees, but you're free to determine the contribution amount every year. You may be wondering about opening a 401(k) plan. While small businesses are certainly eligible to set up a 40l(k). the expense and administrative details have led most owners to consider one of the plans listed above. But in recent years, some financial institutions have begun offering small businesses a less costly and less com­ plex 40l(k> - so it could be an option for you. See your tax advisor before you decide on a retirement plan. Once you find a plan that's right for your needs, put it to work. Your employees will be happy, and, when tax lime rolls around, so will you. HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMVMo, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vce President Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treesurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Mxmg (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Brett Brerner Ruth Zachary Virginia Patterson. Castleton Township: "I think my grandpa. Rich Nisbet, is a great role model. He likes peo­ ple, he is a nice guy and he shares what he finds funny with us.” “I think President George Bush is a great role model for this com­ ing year because of his leadership and charac­ ter." “I think Ron Martin is a great role model. He is a fantastic person who has been a good influence o? my children. As a local artist his work is helping other people as well.” Evelyn Backe, Hastings: "I know so many great people, it is hard to pick just one. I suggest others find a role model they really admire and then build on those qualities in their own life." Laura Valentine. Hastings: Stephen Nisbet Lake Odessa: “My dad. Wayne Boo­ ton. He’s good with kids, the elderly, people with special needs. He started the Battle Creek Well­ ness Center, retired from the Battle Creek Voca­ tional Center and has his own construction busi­ ness." “I pick my Uncle Rich. He is a really good musician who plays for us and shows us how. He also shows us how his recording studio works." Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 30 o m . Saturdays 8.30 a m W Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Ratas: $25 per year m Barry County S27 per year tn adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 2. 2003 - Page 5 I Davenport University campus 4 planned for Caledonia Township by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Davenport University plans to locate its largest campus ever in the southwest corner of Caledonia Township, near M-6 and Kraft Avenue, soon after closing on the property. A land acquisition of 43 to 44 acres at 6191 Kraft Avenue, near the Foremost In­ surance PUD, would become the largest Davenport campus of the University's 30school system to date in Michigan and Indi­ ana. according to University President Ran­ dolph Flechsig. The acreage was purchased from Alticore/Amway co-founders Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andcl. Davenport College was established in 1866 as an institution offering degrees in business, health professions and technol­ Phil Scobey Phil Scobey to retire from postal service After 42 years with the U.S. Postal Serv­ ice, Phil Scobey is saying good-bye to cus­ tomers and fellow carriers at the end of this week. Scobey’s retirement will be recognized at an open house Friday, Jan. 3, at the Hast­ ings post office on East Mill Street. Friends, family and customers are invited to stop in and bid farewell to a carrier Post­ master Joyce Bender has described as "wonderful to work with. "I have always been very pleased to have Phil as an employee,’’ said Bender. "He is one of those individuals who is always on time, works very hard and takes pride in pleasing his customers." Bender is one of many postmasters that Scobey has become acquainted with over the years. "Phil was an exemplary employee," said former Postmaster Bob Brogan, "He was one of the best." Management is one of many areas of change that the long time city carrier has witnessed. . 'My job has changed a lot since 1 began carrying mail," said Scobey who began working as a "swing carrier," going a dif­ ferent direction tach day. "Over the years my route has changed, and I've acquired new customers. Many have become good friends." He also has made his rounds in snow­ storms, hail and sleet and survived the wrath of every mailman's worst enemy, mean dogs. "Yes there have been plenty of dog bites along the way." said Scobey. "Too many to count." The dogs and weather certainly haven't discouraged Scobey or slowed him down, according to fellow carrier Al Conrad, who worked alongside Scobey for almost 30 years. "Yeah, he is the type of individual, who always goes the extra mile." said Conrad. "He always sticks around to help when we're short handed and never lets too much bother him. He is just an all-around good guy" Scobey is described by many others as dedicated, maybe a bit too dedicated. He was first eligible to retire seven years ago, but decided to "stay a little longer" each time the discussion of slowing down a bit came up. "I guess I just enjoy my job so much that for a long time 1 just couldn't see myself getting up in the morning and not coming to the post office," he said. "But now I guess I'm ready to enjoy a little more golf and fishing and I'll spend some time or; my bike," he said. When asked if wife Vicky was also retir­ ing, Scobey resounded with, "Of course not. She's got an easy job anyway!" ogyofficials reponedly hope the site will create easy access from the nearby location of M-6 and M-37 for students commuting from as far as Kalamazoo and Lansing, and will not detract from ihe existing 10-acrc campus in Grand Rapids. The intended campus would be located in an area of Caledonia that is presently planned in the master plan to be zoned for Highway Commercial (HC) development. Two options were considered in advance of the actual request. "A rezoning to the HC zoning category, with a subsequent approval of a special use permit, would set the stage for the project's approval," Planner Dave Zylstra staled in a memo to Supervisor Bryan Harrison, and other township officials Dec. 23. The other option would be "to develop the project under the land's current zoning category of Agricultural (A) , provided a special .ise permit is approved by both the Planning Commissior and the Board of Trustees," Zylstra explained, and said it would be the simpler route to take. Once one of these routes is taken, work will begin on site plans for the campus. This was anticipated to begin in the spring, Zylstra said. He said, "I believe the location of the campus will not detract from the intended commercial uses in a substantive way in the new HC district, but rather will help to set the stage for the type of development that we would like to sec in the M-37/ 1-6 re­ gion." The commissioners discussed the poten­ tial impacts and the best ultimate result for both the township and the university. They hope university officials will choose the ap­ proach that will best meet the needs of both the community and the planned campus. Notice of Mortgage Fcr«floai.re Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 0S7AIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the cond-tions of a mortgage made by James E. Nielson, a single man (onginal mortgagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 16. 2000, and recorded on July 13. 2000 Instr# 1046714 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Comenca Bank, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated June 22. 2000. which was recorded on July 13. 2000. Instr • ■'046715 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 92/100 dollars ($11,215.92). including interest at 13.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given tha’ said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged prerms *s. or some part of them, a! public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m,. on January 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: All that part of Lot 6 lying North of Highway. ai«o the West 1/2 of Lot 4 and also a strip of land 6 feet wide off the South side of the West 1/2 of Lot 1. aN in Block 25 of I. N. Kee*er s Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Drwer HOMEQIC Ribbon cut on new “Wired Up” Radio Shack The new Wired Up Radio Shack Store in the Hastings Kmart Plaza held a ribbon cutting Dec. 6 to celebrate their opening under the ownership of Leon and Linda Toomey. The Toomeys welcomed members of the Barry County Area Chamber ot Commerce Ambassadors group during the ribbon cutting, also attended by Hast­ ings Mayor Frank Campbell (front, center,) Radio Shack representatives and Toomey family and friends. People who could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Mike Bremer. | FOR $ “People in Middleville know I believe in supporting our local com­ munity. That goes for business, organizations and my own health care. No “long distance” healthcare for me...I want to be cared for by local people I know, who really care. CHR1STMASI Solos 83# Teams 83$ So when I needed endoscopic care, the choice was easy: Pennock Health Services. Doctor Woodliff and the entire Pennock team of employees treated me like a person...not just a patient. We’re so lucky to have such great care so close to home. I can't imagine why anyone would even consider going anywhere else!” We are looking for experienced teams to run priority dispatch. COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-888-MORE PAY (1-M8-487-3728) Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, professional and progressive care. To learn more or find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. HASTINGS 4 1-■00-138-7203 It’s Our Pledge. *4>- Mike Bremer, Middleville, MI Pennock Partner, David Woodliff, M.D., MBTHBEt 1/BJ-1/W Family Practitioner 00001BIBYN CM Pennock 11:00.145.4 30.720.1005 TOWFIB (PG-13) The redemption period shall be 6 mocth{s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dateo: December 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 9200)25745 (1/2/03) Team H scaping of the area would comply with the standards already established for HC if re­ zoned for that use. "This way they know exactly what we want to approve" on the site plan. Warner said. There seemed to be an initial consensus by the commissioners for rezoning the par­ cel to HC as planned for in the master plan. Commissioners expect traffic to increase as a result, requiring the widening of roads in that area. There appears to be no access to M-37 unless a cooperative effort could be achieved between Meijers and Daven­ port planners. Otherwise the campus would open onto Kraft, with impacts upon 68th and 60th to the north. Commissioner Wally Bujak said he would like to stress road alignment across from Foremost so that a traffic light could be practical if needed. Foremost traffic predominates at regular workshifts. Area traffic could increase if other potential parcels were developed. Nevertheless, there is an enthusiastic re­ sponse over the probable presence of Dav­ enport in the community. As Zylstra said "It is great news for the development of Caledonia Township." “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” Ownir Operator* LEGAL NOTICE Commissioners discussed the two zoning options. Township Attorney Jim Brown ex­ plained HC zoning includes a special land use for private and satellite schools and col­ leges. Ag zoning has a broad reference to public and private schools, but does not specify colleges. Commissioners tended to prefer not to expand or amend ag uses to include higher educational institutions. Though the college use is planned for in the HC district, the lack of public utilities in most ag districts could make such a future request by an­ other institution undesirable in another ag­ ricultural area. The proximity to the highway infrastruc­ ture was seen as a positive factor for this location, but access elsewhere could have a different impact. Planning Commission Chairman Archie Warner said, "You might want some con­ trol over where that might go." He said it was to be a large site, and he wanted public approval. It was thought some residents might not want a college campus there. He referred to the many hours of plan­ ning for Highway Commercial and the uses to be allowed there. The lighting and land­ 1125 255.625.955 HEALTH ^^SERVICES BAB BBMMHM (PG-13) 12 15.2 40.500. 710.925 FRl/SAT LS 1125 1150.1:35.320.506.645 MMIYZE TI0 (R) 900 PM FRVSATLS 1120 > . otote”ioMl' Pro«fMJiv< •'em,,,. 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �P»4je 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 2. 2003 Opal W. De Good Clarence Max Garvie KENTWOOD ■ Mrs. Opal W. De Good, age 89, of Kentwood, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25. 2902 at Crestview Manor, Wyoming. She is survived by her husband. Henry J. De Good; two sons, James A. (Gloria J.) De Good of Granville. Jon H. De Good of Wyoming; two granddaughters. Debra (Terry) Schipper and Jamie (Don) Voss; three great granddaughters. Amanda. Ashley and Alyssa Schipper. sister. Norma Hazzard of Wyoming. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial sen ice was held Saturday . Dec. 28. 2002. al the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. David Lee Smith officiated. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu­ tions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. BELLEVUE - Clarence Max Gan ie. age 81. of Bellevue. Mich., died Wednesday Dec. 25. 2002. Mr. Ganic was bom Nov. 15. 1921. in Lansing, Mich., the son of Virgil and Arlene (Ling) Gan ie. He retired from the assembly line work at Oldsmobile then was a truck driver for Maeward until his retirement He is sunived by his wife. Doris (Casler); son. Dale (Carol) Ganic of Charlotte. Mich.; daughter. Cheri Cain of Olivet. Mich.; son. Lynn (Carolyn) Ganic of Charlotte; son. Scott Gan ie of Bellevue; daughter. Gail Alvarez of Florida; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, Pat (Art) Lumbert of Charlotte; brother. Frank (Mary) Watson of Augusta. Mich.; and sister. Wanita Watson of Athens. Mich. Interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Mich. Further information available at www.prayfuncral.com. OititMtviies Timothy R Madill COUNTRY CHAPEL FATTH UNITED METHODIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights - Praise Ser­ vices 7:30 pm For more informa­ tion call the church office. CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pasta Daniel Hofmann 623-5400 Worship Services: 830 and 11:00 KALAMAZOO - Timothy R. Madill, age 45. of Kalamazoo, died al Borgess Medical Center. Dec. 24. 2002. Tim was bom Oct. 23. 1957 in Norfolk. VA; to Franklin R. and Donna (McKeaguc) Madill. A 1976 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, he served in the United States Nat y from 1976 to 1980. A loyal employee of the V.A. Hospital in Battle Creek for 22 years he was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoy ed many sports. He is survived by his son. Christopher of Delton; his parents. Frank and Donna Madill of Delton; brothers. Steven (Sherri) Madill and Mike (Debbie) Madill of Delton; several nieces and nephews. and long time companion. Brenda Barker and her daughter. Mindy. The funeral sen ice was conducted Friday. Dec. 27. 2002. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Christopher Madill Educational Fund will be appreciat­ ed. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. am Sunday School fa all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ | CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. HOPE UNITED Comer of Stale Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Saturday Mass 430 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 30 am. and 11.00 METHODFT CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard am.; Confession Saturday 3:30­ Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 4:15 p.m. 945-4995 Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... FLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHUBCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616)758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11?0 im.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m ST. ROSE HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastinp. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 930 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 Church Website: www. hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 930 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 pm Wednes­ Pasta Phone 945-9121 Sunday School for all ages al 930 am and worship service at 1030 am. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School Our New Sunday School formal offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our “Kid's Time” is a great time of cel­ ebrating Christ lor all ages 2 yrs. thru 5lh grade! Cc.oe out and join us at 301 E. Stale Rd. (Across from 8). (Serving evening meal to ho- Tom’s Market). We look forward to day activities 7:00 pm. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 neei Club kids at 6 pm) VWdnes- worshijw’int with you. day. 7 pm. Prayer Meeting (child through 7 or first grade). Kids Club care provided). (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob South Phone 367­ 4061 Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 am; Sunday School. 10 am. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd . (One mile cast of Hastings at comer of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conserv­ THE CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services - 9:15 am Morning Prayer. 11:00 am Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 pm For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 9489*04 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for ail ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) HRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pasljr Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 930 am. Sunday School for ail ages; 10:45 ternational Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pm. Evening Service; 7.00 pm Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 630 pm. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church ofthe World- Wide Anglican Communion.’ 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 am and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 am; Worship 1100 am; Evening Service at 6:00 pm; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 pm. am. - Refreshments; 11:00 am Traditional Service. Sunday school. 530 pm - Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups. 6:00 pm - Dis­ ciple Bible Study II. Nursery is pro­ vided during both wonhip services. Junior church is for ages Five nights - 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting in (he Lounge. am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Gmge. Hwy M-66 south cfAuyna Rd. Nashville. Mich 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 1030am, 6 00 p.m ; Wed. 630 p.m. Jesus Club for one Special." Fa information call I616-731-5194or I-5I7-8S2-I806 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ school. 9.30 a m. • LIVE! Under the Dome (Contemporary service). Ju­ nior Church. Sunday'school. 10:30 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH High boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastos David day Evening Sen ice 6 pm; Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 pm. if interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. HASTINGS FIRST UNFTTD METHODIST C HURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastinp. Ml 49058 (269-945-9574). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Paster. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Houma. Music Director. Erin Merna. Office Manager. Sunday, Dec. 29 - . 8:15 am - Sunday School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 and Rok MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Sane- David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 am; Sun­ Faith Formation. Phone (26°) 945­ 9414. Saturday. Dec 28 8:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Dec 29 - 8 00 and 10:45 am Wor­ ship. 930 am Sunday School. Meeting al Maple Valley am. Morning Worship Service; 6 00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7.00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. 502 E. Grand St. Hastings. Pastor Convene. Minister for Youth and through second grade. Wednesday nights • 6:00 pm LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7:00 pm Bell Choir rehearsal. 8:00 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men am Sunday School Hour. 11:00 EASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles 239 E North St. Hastings ative Grace Brethren Churches. In­ 9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 am; SUN­ CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 930; Church Service 10:30 am BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-2938 Minister: David Roper. Sen mg the Needs of Our Neighbors? (Phihppians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us SviicLp: Bible Class 10:00 am; Worship 11:00 am. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Class 7: 00 pm. Classes for all ages. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastinp. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Jared Daughterly. Directa of Music Min­ istries. Sally C. Keller. Directa. Noah's Ark Preschool. Thursday. Jan 2 - 1030-130 Church Office open. Friday. Jan 3 - ’030-130 Church Office open. Sunday. Jan. 5 - 830 am Chancel Choir. 9.00 am Traditional V. xship; 9:20 am Children's Worship; 10:00 am Cof­ fee Hour - in Hall; 10:10 am. Church School fa all ages; <1:20 am Contemporary Wonhip; 11:50 am Children's Wonhip. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCHAM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out die week. Nursery is provided during both services. Children's Wonhip is available during both sen ices. Monday . Jan. 6-9:15­ 1030 a.m. Staff meets fa prayer and planning; 7:00 p.m. Special Session meeting in Adult Ed room. Tuesday. Jan. 7 - 930 am. Lydia Circle meets in lounge; 3:00 p.m. Newsletter deadline. Wednesday. Jan. 8 • 6:15 am Men's Bible Study - Lounge. 6:45 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616)945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 am.-11 am; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CLARKSVILLE - Denise (Dcdc) Kay Hawkins, age 42. of Clarksville passed away at home Dec. 20. 2002. She was bom Aug. 21. I960 in Grand Rapids the daughter of David and Eleanor (Carter) Patrick. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1978, Grace College in Winona Lake, IN, maga cum lade 1982. and Butler University, Ind. with her masters degree. She taught school at Heritage Christian in Indianapolis. She was a Missionary and teacher at Wycliffe Bible Translators, Peru. S.A. She also taught school at Indianapolis School for the Blind, and Saranac High School for II years where she taught Spanish and English. She married James Hawkins June 20, 1992 in Allo. She was a member of South Boston Bible Church. She is survived by her loving husband James R. Hawkins of Clarksville Her pre­ cious children Joe Ben and Elizabeth (lbby) at home. Parents David and Eleanor Patrick of Lake Odessa. Brother Ry an and Heather Patrick of Freeport and Randy and Lynn Patrick of Portland. Sisters. Susan and Dan Thornton of Soldotna. Alaska and Amy and Mark Swift of Lake Odessa. Grandmother Cecile Carter of Sunfield. Parents-in-law. Ray and Gert Hawkins of Caledonia and Grace Hawkins of Grand Rapids. Brother in-law. Raymond and Penny Hawkins of Kansas, Bill and Mary Hawkins of Stevenson, Roy and Kathy Hawkins of Saranac, and John and Sandy Hawkins of Freeport. Sister-in-law. Mary and Chad of Lowell. Many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Monday, Dec. 23,2002 at Saranac High School. Rev. Mick Funderburg. Mr. Bruce Chadwick and Rev. Ronald Tuinstra officiating. Interment was South Boston Cemetery. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution to Gideons, Right to Life of Michigan or Trust Fund for Children, www.lakefuneralhomes.com. Arrangements were made by Lake Funeral Home Inc., Saranac. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH day. 6-8 p.m. Ptoneci Club (Gr. K- SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1X INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN Nashville. Res. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mais Sunday it 930 am This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churc'ies and these kcal businesses: WREN FUNERaL HOME o Hasim;; FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Ihstinp SAND RIDGE BANK Member F-D-iC- THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prcscnpbons" .18 S Jefferson-9453429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS UBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC 770 Cook Ru Hastings. Michigan | day evenings. a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 pm Wednes­ or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz Denise (Dede) Kay Hawkins Chuen Ceci! Mumaw I Raymond Kruger| WOODLAND - Raymond Kruger, age 79, of Woodland, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom on Aug. 7, 1923 in Wakefield, Ml to Paul and Celia (Pellerin) Kruger. Ray was one of nine brothers and one sis­ ter who were raised and schooled in the Wakefield area. While serving in the U.S. Army Infantry in the European Theater during World War II, he was wounded in action in France and was awarded the Purple Heart. Fbr many years. Ray worked for Consumer’s Energy before retiring as a lead lineman following a stroke in 1984. His wife, Wancta May Schray, whom he married on Oct. 2. 1946, preceded him in death on Sept. 22. 1995. Ray was also preceded in death by his parents; his grandson. Herbert ’‘Herbie” Lee Miller, Jr. on Feb. 2, 2002; and six brothers and one sister. Survivors include his daughter, Betty (Herb) Miller of Woodland; his great granddaughters. Brandi and Christie Miller of Lake Odessa; his brothers. Russell Kruger of Thomapple Manor and William Kruger of Lansing; many nephe • ? and nieces, including his special niece, Bonnie (Tom) Burghdoff of Woodland; and his godchildren, Kirk. Scott, and Michele Forman. The funeral service will be held at II a.m. on Monday. Dec. 30. 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Interment will take place in Woodland Memorial I ark. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. GREENVILLE - Owen Cecil Mumaw, age 93. of Greens ille. passed away Friday. Dec. 20. 2002 at Crystal Manor in Caledonia. Oxsen was bom in Ness Market. Virginia, on Dec. 3. 1909 to Ada and John Mumaw. His famil) moved to Lake Odessa. Michigan when he st as three years old. Oxen graduated from Lake Odessa High School and attended pharmacy school at Ferris Slate University. He married Marian Ester McGunn of Ionia on April 7. 1937. After a short time of living in Ann Arbor they mosed to Greenville where they have Ih ed for over 63 years. In addition to being a father, pharmacist, drugstore owner and real estate agent. Osscn has alsvays found time to be active in his community. He sened as mayor of Greenville for eight terms. 12 years on the City Council, was a county chairman and sen ed 16 yean as a district governor. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and active in his church. Owen is sunived by his wife Marian and their seven children. Mary and Charles Recd of Grand Rapids. Richard and Marilyn Mumaw of Marshall. Janet and Allen Kelly of Carson City. Nancy and Michael Schreiner of lensing. Thomas and Pamela Mumaw of I .aCross. Wiscixnsin. Jerry and Kathy Mumaw of Caledonia and Betty and Mark Krauss of Grand Rapids; 26 grandchildren and 26 great grandchil­ dren; a half-brother. Nelson Hansbarger of lake Odessa: and a sistcr-in-laxv. Rosetta Maglcy of Haslett. A Funeral Mass was held Monday. Dec. 30. 2002 al St. Charles Catholic Church. Greenville with Fr. Fred Bruckcr celebrat­ ing. Burial was in St. Charles Catholic Ccmct.'ty. Memorial attributions can be made in Owen’s name to St. Charles Church Building Fund and Hospice of Holland Home. Arrangements were made by Marshall Funeral Home. Greenville. HASTINGS - l*hilip A. Cotant. age 66. of Hastings, entered the gales of Heaven on Dec. 26. 2002. with the lord's arms wrapped around him. He quietly passed away aflet a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side at home. Mr. Cblant was bom June 18. 1936 in Hastings, the son of Burdette and Bcrttia (Smith) Cotant. He graduated from Hastings High School class of 1954. He also attended Coyne Electric Trade School. Chicago. III. Texas Western College. El 1*350. TX. Radar Counter Measure Schtol. Ft. Monmouth. NJ. Battle Cicek Community College and Indiana University. Mr. Cotant was employed by Orchard Industries. Kellogg’s of Baltic (’reck. U.S. Post Office in Chicago, and Hastings Manufacturing Co. He retired from Pennock Hospital as Director of Material Management, after 39 years of sen’ice. He sened in the United Stales Army from 1955-1957 as Personnel Records Specialist. He received a letter of Commendation for high excellence and performance of duly while stationed at Fl. Bliss. TX for installing and maintaining an upgraded records system design. Mr. Cotant was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church, attended Thomapple Valley Church, member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Hastings Moose Lodge, Barry County 4-H council and leader, and Barry County fair board. He retired with senior membership status in the National Association of Hospital Resource Management. He also served periods of office positions as a member of the Michigan Association of Hospital Purchasing and Materials Managers from 1963-1999. Phil’s wife, children and grandchildren were a priority in his life. He was an inspi­ ration to them and many of his friends. He always had a listening car for everybody. He was a dad to more than his children. He will be missed by his family and friends. Wc take comfort in knowing he is with his Lord. He loved all facets of gardening, pho­ tography. sports, hunting and fishing. He most enjoyed the many family activities, their Rodunk Lake home and family trips. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Cotant is sunived by his wife of 43 years, Mary (Brownell) Cotant of Hastings; son, Steven (Chery l) Cotant of Hastings; daughters. Marcia Tuitel of Byron Center. Melinda Cotant of Wyoming; five grand­ Henry E. “Hank” Hudson children, Andy. Chelsea. Ashley, Morgan and Caitly n; brother, John (Betty) Colant of Battle Creek; sister. Elaine (William) Hewitt of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday. Dec. 30, 2002 al the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Pastor Kathy Brown officiated. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. s Henry George Stoepker Henry George Stoepker. age 85. fo.merly of Freeport and Grand Rapids area, passed away on Sunday. Dec. 22, 2002. He was a custom sheet metal specialist at Sparta Sheet Metal and prior to that he worked for Refrigeration Manufacturing and his craftsmanship and expertise was involved with some equipment for some the first space missions using the refrigeration. He is survived by his sons, Henry Earl and Joyce Lynn Stoepker of Freeport, David Allen and Dec Stoepker of Six Lakes, and Tom J. and Pair Stoepker of Rockford; 14 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great, great grandchil­ dren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife. Minnie in 1975 and a daughter, Marilyn Moslcj in 1970. The sen ice for Mr. Stoepker was Friday afternoon. Dec. 27. 2002 at I p.m. at the funeral home. The Res. Richard Riley offi­ ciating. Those planning an expression of sympa­ thy are asked to consider Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids, 1260 Elkhart. NE, Grand Rapids. Ml 49503. The Pederson Funeral Home. Rockford made (he arrangements. ] HANHEI J) - Henry E "Hani" Hudson, age 69. of Banfidd died 1 hursday. Dee. 26. 2002 at home. He »vas bom May 13. 1933 in Weyauwega, Wl to Ivan P. and Hcnretla (Van Dcr Hcydcn) Hudson. He attended St. Philip School in Battle Creek. King School in Banficld. and Kellogg Agricultural School. Henry served in the U.S. Navy as a sea­ man from 1953-56. and in the reserves until 1960. He was awarded Honorman of Co. A161 upon aimplcling his basic training. As a young men he worked for Senior Oil Co. He leased and operated a gas station from 1958 to 1963. He worked at IMst Cereals in the Carton Container Division from 1961 to 1983. while also fanning. Since 1983 he has farmed and raised heef cattle. He was married lo Dorothy Bcrridgc on June 8, 1952, she died Oct. 18. 1984. His second marriage was to Alice L Miltcnbcrgcr in Banficld on June 20. 1987, who survives. He enjoyed antiques, rcfinishing old fur­ niture, his cattle, visiting casinos occasion­ ally and taking short trips. He was a mem­ ber of the American Ixgion Post >484 in Hickory Comers having served as a com­ mander and adjutant. He also served on the honor guard. He is survived by a son, Randall A. (Jackie) Hudson, of Battle Creek: step­ daughters, Sherrie (Frank) Kulzlcr, of Cookeville, TN, Sandra (Mick) Swartz, of Hastings; step-son, John (Anita) Millcnbcrger, of Kalkaska; three grandchil­ dren, Sarah Hudson, of Hobckcn, NJ. Abbey Hudson, of New Haven. CT and Maggie Hudson, of Ann Arbor, Ml; 13 step grandchildren. Erin Henderson, of Independence. KY, Kyle Henderson, of Cookeville, TN, Evan Henderson, of Franklin. TN. Nicole, Erika. Adam, and Jake Swartz, all of Hastings, Chad and Sndy Miltcnbcrgcr. both of Clarksville, TN, Ethan. JJ. and Alex Miltenberger, all of Kalkaska, and Jeff Miltenberger. of Battle Creek; a great grandson; sisters, Dorothy (Fred) Addison, of Battle Creek. Heneritta Vought, of Baltic Creek, Mary Carol (Nelson) Fransisco, of Ceresco; brothers, Greg (Mary) Hudson, I Joyd (Claudette) Hudson, and Rex (Mavis) Hudson, of Hickory Comers; sister-in-law, Sharon Hudson, of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by a son. Rodney James Hudson, his mother rienerrita Hudson, his father Ivan Hudson; sisters, Delores Robinson, Betty Jimmcrson. and a brother, Michael Hudson. Sen ices were held on Monday, Dec. 30, .’002 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Heme. Rev. Jeff Worden officiated. Burial wil.' be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Barry County Hospice, Hickory Comers Bible Church, or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 2. 2003 - Page /fed Margaret H. Zylstra Lenz-Chaudri to wed in 2003 Hofstra-Meek to marry in March Jerry and Kathie Lenz of Hastings and Vijay and Carol Chaudhri of Plymouth are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Orin Carl Lenz and Kiran Anne Chaudhri. Orin is a 194 graduate of Hastings High School, and a 1997 graduate of Kellogg's Community College with an Associates Degree in Drafting and Design Technology. He is currently working at Magna as an automotive designer. Kiran is a 1994 graduate of Churchill High School and a 1998 graduate of the University of Michigan with a bachelors degree in Organizational Behavior and Political Science. She is currently pursuing her MBA in Global Management and is working at Fort Motor Company as a Quality Analyst. A November 2003 wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. David Hofstra of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. James Meek of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Heidi Rend Hofstra and Steven James Meek. Heidi is a 2000 graduate of Barry County Christian High School and is currently employed at Meijers Inc. at Cascade. Steven is a 1998 graduate of Barry County Christian High School and as attended Baptist Bible College. Clarks Sumit, PA, and is currently working at Applebees Restaurant. A March 15. 2003 wedding is being planned. Pierce Institute offering indoor and outdoor winter activities Looking for a place to enjoy the winter season? Whether you want to spend time outdoors in the beautiful surroundings of Barry County or curl up by a fire with a good book. Pierce Cedar Creek institute is the perfect place. The Institute provides an opportunity to get out and take advantage of winter. With over five miles of nature trails, visitors can explore the area by hiking, cross-country skiing, or snow shoeing. The six nature trails arc open daily from dawn to dusk. Starting December 7 the Institute is ex­ panding the Visitor Center hours to Mon­ day through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. To help celebrate their newly expanded hours, the Institute has a special promotion called "Family Fireside Fun” planned for weekends during December, January, and February. After spending time on the nature trails, visitors can stop by the Visitor Cen­ ter to warm up by the fireplace. The cozy and welcoming atmosphere in­ vites guests to relax and enjoy the scenic view. Families and friends can spend qual­ ity time together by playing one of the many board games provided ranging from the classics such as Clue. Scrabble, and Uno to environmentally focused games for the kids such as Habitat Bingo and Rainfor­ est card games. Admission is free. Hot chocolate, cider, and other light refreshments will be avail­ able for purchase for a small fee. Guests may sign up to win a fret enc-year family membership. One membership will be given per month from December through February. No purchase is necessary. As a special bonus, all items in the gift shop arc 10 percent off on weekends during Family Fireside Fun. In addition to regularly scheduled Family Fireside Fun weekends, visitors can explore the winter landscape at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on a guided snowshoe uike Janu­ ary 19 from 1- 3 p.m.. Participants will have the chance to discover the amazing di­ versity of nature in winter. They will search for animal tracks and signs, mushrooms, and signs of insects. A limited number of snowshoes will be available for rent. Pre­ registration and payment is required. Cost is $4 for members, $5 for non-members, and $5 for snowshoe rental (limited number available). Call (269) 721-4472 to register or for more information. Volunteer docents needed at Cedar Creek Institute Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is looking for volunteers to become docents to help with institute educational programs. Docents arc trained volunteers whose main responsibility is to help institute visi­ tors and members of the community better understand and appreciate Michigan's won­ derful natural resources. There are many things that docents can do: interpret traveling exhibits and trails, give tours of the institute, assist with chil­ dren’s craft activities, and help with pro­ grams, classes, and day camps. To become a docent, volunteers do not have to have a background in education. The institute is looking for adults of all ages, walks of life and educational back­ grounds. Training will be provided. Classes for the docent program will be offered weekday evenings. Trainees will meet at the institute for two-hour classes, once or twice a week for a total of seven classes. The classes will be offered by institute staff and will focus on areas such as good com­ munication and interpretive skills, ecologi­ cal concepts, flora and fauna of the region and Institute philosophy. We Process Color Film FAST! J-Ad Graphics Docents are required to attend an orien­ tation session Thursday, January 16, and complete docent training. Docents must commit to volunteering 40 hours a year. Volunteer opportunities are available weekoays, evenings and weekends. Docents must also attend bi-monthly continuing education courses offered by the institute. Interested persons may call Casey Har­ ris, Education Director, at (269) 721-4473 to request a docent application. CASCADE - Margaret H. Zylstra. age 90. of Cascade went to be with her I-ord on Monday. Dec. 23. 2002. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Albert: her son. Jack; and her grand­ son. Mark Zylstra. She is survived by her sons and daugh­ ters-in-law. Dave and Rub} Zylstra*. Bob and Mary Zylstra: eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several great-great­ grandchildren; her brother and sister-in­ law Luther (Bud) and Irene l^man; her sis­ ter. Edna Schriemer; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral sen ices for Mrs. Z} Istra were held Friday , Dec. 27. 2002 at the Matlhysse-Kuiper-DcGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). Rev. Thomas Slays officiated. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Whitneyvillc Bible Church Building Fund. Jordan Eric Haner GRAND RAPIDS - Jordan Eric Haner. age 35. of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday. Dec. 27, 2002 at Spectrum Community Sen iccs-Spaulding Home. He is sunived by his father.Thomas D. and step-mother. Carol Haner of Middleville; brother, Todd (Angela) Haner of Kalamazoo; niece, Caitlyn Haner, sever­ al aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother. Barbara E Haner. Funeral sen ices were held Mo.'day, Dec. 30, 2002 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Pastor Bruce Stewart officiat­ ed. Interment Irving Cemetery, Ining Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Spaulding Home. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Wilma E. Couch BATTLE CREEK - Wilma E Couch, age 72. of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, Dec. 24. 2002 at home. She was bom Aug. 17. 1930 in Lacey, the daughter of Glenn A. and Dora M. (Benedict) Miller. - <... Wilma moved to the Whittemore-Hale area as a child, and graduated from Hale High School. She attended Barry County Normal and WMU to cam her teaching cre­ dentials. She also did graduate studies at Michigan Stale University. She taught in rural schools in Barry and Calhoun counties including Briggs, Hewitt. Hughes Junction, Samson and Wilder. She also taught in the Bellevue and Pennfield School Districts. On June 30. 1964 Wilma married Everett L Couch. Shortly after their marriage, she retired from teaching. They moved to Battle Creek in 1965. Everett preceded her in death on Dec. 19. 1980. She was a charter member of Hale Assembly of God. Hastings Assembly of God and Faith Assembly of God in Battle Creek. She also played piano at these churches. She had been a member of North Athens Baptist Church, and was currently a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God. She also attended Bible Study at Battle Creek Bible Church. Wilma was a former president of L.C.M. Teaches Club. She had been active in PTA and Camp Fire Giris in Battle Creek. Wilma is sunived by a daughter Naomi L. Schroepcr of Switzerland, a stepdaughter Barbara Robinson of Battle Creek and a stepson James Couch of Eusts. FL Also suniving arc sisters Thelmc Youngs, Marion Ellsworth and Glendora Clemens; and brothers. Dale. G. Forest. Mil bourne, Nile. Eldon. Vernon. Maynard and Menvyn Miller. She was preceded in death by sisters Eleanor Frey and l^ois Potter, and brothers. Royal. Wendell and Gordon Miller. Funeral sen ices w ere held Monday at the Farley-Estes and Dowdlc Funeral Home. Pastors Dan Martineau and Manin Savoia officiated. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery. Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, ivw w.farlcyestcsdowdle.com. fifths BOY, Cole Randall, bom at Rush Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago, on Sept. 14, 2002 to Randy and Mari Shoemaker of Crown Point, Indiana. Weighing 1 lb. 15 ozs. and 14 inches long. Welcomed home by brother, Lucas, on Dec. 6, weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. Grandparents are Bob and Jane Shoemaker of Lake Odessa. BOY, Ryan Scott, bom at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus, on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002. at 10:22 a.m. to Michael and Tiffany Leach of Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. Big brother is Jason Michael. 3. Grandparents are Roger and Gayle Chase of Woodland and Phil and Anne Leach of Grand Rapids. Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them The BANNER. To subscribe call Obituaries John W. “Bill” Reed ANN ARBOR - John W. “Bill" Reed, age 79. of Ann Arbor. Ml passed away on Saturday. Dec. 28. 2002 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital after a long illness. He was bom on July 5. 1923 in Hastings. Ml the son of Albert and Doras Josephine Reed. On Oct. 27, 1945 in Tucson. AZ, Mr. Reed was married to Vcnora A. Robinson. Bill studied al both Michigan State University and the University of Michigan and was a charter pilot and flight instructor at the Ann Arbor Airport. He served his country during World War II flying in combat with the 8th Air Force in Europe and then served in the U.S. Air Force until 1957. Survivors include his wife. Vcnora "Bobbie"; his children, Donna L (Michael) Parow. Dr. Sandra “Sandy" L Capt., U.S. Navy. Reed. James W.. Col. U.S. Army (ret.), (Julianne) Reed, Steven A. (Roxann) Reed and Janet L Reed; his grandchildren. Hope, Gregory and Emma Parow, Jennifer, Jessica and Jocelyn Reed, Jody and James Wilson, and Jamie, John and Justin Reed; and his great grandchildren. Janae Siebert. Jayci and Joey Gottlieb, and Julian Reed. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; two infant sisters, Doras and Donna and his brother. Edward L Reed. Private family services have taken place. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. 31313 Northwest Hwy., Farmington Hills. MI 48334 or to the American Cancer Society, 2010 Hogback Rd., Suite 6, Ann Arbor. Ml 48105. Arrangements completed by the NIE Funeral Home. Sally D. Rumfield LANSING - Sally Diane (VanGansbekc) Rumfield. 59. of Lansing, formerly of Sunfield, passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, at her home. Sally was bom Sept 9, 1943 in Lake Odessa, the youngest child of Cyriel and Maria (DeLoddere) VanGansbekc. She was a former librarian with the Sunfield District Library. Sally was preceded in death by her par­ ents; a brother. Camicl and a sister. Alice Brigdoo. She leaves her husband, Verd Rumfield. Jr.; her daughter. Valerie L (Christopher) Wright of Kalamazoo; her son. Michael D. (Cathy) Rumfield of Fl Wayne. Ind.; two grandchildren. Krista and Sean Rumfield; brother, Julius (Marjorie) VanGansbekc of Sunfield; two sisters, Martha Koprucki of Blue Island, III. and Madeline Bishop of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. Services were held Tuesday. Dec. 31, 2002 at Barker-Leik Funeral Home. Mulliken. Rev. Aaron Milton officiated. Interment was in Meadowbrook Cemetery. Pallbearers were Keith Brace, Bruce, Mark and Paul Koprucki. David Sayer and Larry VanGansbekc. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Sunfield District Library, Capital Area Humane Society or Michigan State University. Arrangements were made by Barker-Leik Funeral Home. Mulliken. Madeline L Herman WAYLAND - Madeline L Herman, age 88, of Wayland and formerly of Hastings, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002 at her daughter’s home in Wayland. Mrs. Herman was bom on Feb. 8,1914 in Baltimore Township, Barry County, MI, the daughter of Archie and Millie (Haynes) Matteson. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended area schools, graduating in 1931 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Barry County Normal where she received her teacher’s certificate. She then taught school at the Week’s school for a brief time. She was married to Robert J. Herman on April 8,1939. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for several years and then at Kellogg’s in Battle Creek for 23 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of Hastings’ Women of the Moose. Mrs. Herman is sun ived by her husband, Robert; daughter. Barbara (Orrin) Smith of Wayland; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchil­ dren; sister-in-law. Edith Barnes of Eldorado. III.; and two nieces. Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers. Charles, Robert and Russell Matteson. Senices were held on Saturday, Dec. 28. 2002 at Wren F uneral Home. Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was at the Dow ling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I Mary M. Kaechele ..ANSING - Mrs. Mary M. Kaechele. age 79. of Lansing, passed away Dec. 26. 2002. She is sun ived by her husband. I’aul R. Kaechele; two sons. Lawrence (Tracy) Kaechele of Okemos. Dennis (Mary Dooley) Kaechele of Ann Arbor; two daughters. Mary Kaechele of Lansing. Ann (Steve) Webb of Lansing; seven grandchil­ dren; one great grandchild: two sisters. Katie (Edward) Wieringa of Middleville. Phyllis (Everett) Kietznun of Wyoming. Ml; one brother. Jim (Wilma) Sheehan of Alto; several nieces and nephews. Funeral sen ices were held on Saturday. Dtx. 28.2002 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Father John Byers offici­ ated. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery. Bownc. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Florence (Abraham) Guess KALAMAZOO Mrs. Florence (Abraham) Goes*. age 90. of Kalamazoo, formerly of Dthon. passed away Saturday. Dec. 28.2002. Mrs. Guess was bom in Charlotte. Mich, on April 8. 1912, the daughter of Bert and Edith (Gibbs) Porter. She was a self-employed seamstress. She began by making her own clothing. Realizing that she had a natural talent, she became a seamstress by profession, doing alterations, making men’s suits and sew ing wedding gowns for many brides. Florence enjoyed singing and dancing, but her real iove was playing the piano, which she played by ear. As a member of the Outreach for Jesus Church, in Orangeville; she and other members of the church would play the piano and sing at area nursing homes and correctional facilities. She is survived by a son, John C. Morrow of Prairieville; granddaughters. Sherri (Norm) Tanner of Schoolcraft and Sandy (Michael) Rose of Kalamazoo; grandsons. Steven (Sherri) Mormw of Virginia; and William Morrow of Florida, great grandchildren. April Tanner. Heather and Cassandra Harrison and Joshua Morrow. Florence was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Alex Abraham and Arnold Guess; a son. Kenneth Morrow, who was killed in Viet Nam; sisters. Anna and Marguerite; and a brother, John. Funeral senices were conducted on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002 at the Williams* Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Pete Terburg officiated. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Outreach for Jesus will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGorcs Funeral Home, Delton. John B. “Jack" Bower BATTLE CREEK -John B. “Jack" Bower, age 80. of Battle Creek, died Monday. Dec. 23. 2002 at Battle Creek Health System. John was bom June 10. 1922 in Greenville, Ml to John B. and Marjorie (Huff) Bower Sr. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1940. He sened in the U.S. Array during World War II and received the Bronze Star arid Purple Heart. He was employed as a parts manager for Ford Motor Co. franchises, working and residing in various locations throughout Michigan and Illinois from 1945-78, including the former McKeman/Kimball Ford of Battle Creek. He also worked at Auto Specialty Parts in Battle Creek from 1978-89. Then part-time at Battle Creek Health System. He was also a transport dri­ ver for many dealerships including Demaagd’s. He was married on Aug. 2, 1942 in Belding to Dorothy A. Finch who preced­ ed him on Sept 15. 1996. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 298 and Elk’s Lodge No. 548 in Ionia, Ml. He enjoyed bow ling, dri­ ving. golfing and traveling. He is survived by a daughter, C. Lynn Burdick of Bellevue; a brother, Jerrold R. Bower and a sister, Elizabeth “Betty" Copeland, both of Greenville, Ml; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Lee Finch and wife, Bonnie of CO and sister-in-law, Jean Finch of FL A memorial service was held on Saturday, Dec. 28. 2002 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Inurnment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or Good Samaritan Hospice. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek. �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 2, 2003 Oil painting classes to start Thursday by Patricia Johns Staff Write The Thomapple Arts Council wants to make sure people who resolved to learn something new this year can get started right away. A series of oil painting, acrylic on canvas and clay classes have been scheduled for this month. Tbc Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next week Jan. 9 at 7:30 at Lake Manor. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet next week on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. at Lake Manor. Birthday anniversaries coming arc for Ruth Montague on the 9th and David Smith in Fun City.Ariz. on Jan. 12. David and wife, Louise, held an auction sale of house­ hold goods and sold the lovely home on Sixth Avenue back in October. David is a scion of one of Lake Odessa's early fami­ lies in the business community. He is the Smith of Doane-Smith Agency. The GR Press last week carried the obit­ uary of Owen Mumaw, 93, of Greenville, who died on Dec. 20. His parents were Ada and John Mumaw. He was bom in Virginia, his mother's home state. He graduated Lake Odessa High School and was an enthusias­ tic alumnus of LOHS. He graduated from Ferris Institute with his degree in pharmacy . He married his wife, Marian, in Ionia in 1937. They had lived in Greenville for 63 years, where he owned a drug store, sold real estate, served as Greenville mayor for eight terms, served 12 years on city council, 16 years as a county commissioner besides being active in Lions’ Club. He is survived by his wife and several children, his half­ brother Nelson Hansbarger of Lake Odessa, nieces Maureen Cross and Shirley Brighton, also of Lake Odessa. His funeral mass was held at St. Charles Catholic Church at Greenville with burial at Sl Charles Cemetery. A letter from June (Tietz) Hinman, a Lake O grad, comes from Boonville, Ind., where she lives with her daughter. She has arthritis and spinal stenosis, but does as much as she is able. The daughter and son­ in-law have a home at 5899 Penila Drive, which is reached by a narrow lane with six houses. They sec deer frequently and have a lot of trees. She is always glad to get news from her friends from her home town. Oil painting classes with Thomapple Township artist Insoon Felch begin tonight, Thursday, Jan. 2, at 6:30 p.m. Classes will continue each Thursday eve­ ning through January. These are classes for adults and the fee is $60. People should bring their own supplies. Call the Thomap­ ple Arts Council at 945-2002 for more in- Mrs. Roger Hamp was an overnight guest at the home of son, Allen, and his wife, Mary, so she could attend a 5 p.m. church service and spend Christmas Day with them. She returned this past weekend when the three Hamp children with spouses and grandchildren came for a belated Christmas with their parents at Leslie. Christmas Eve was the time to tour the streets and highways to see the hundreds of luminaria. The Meyers cemetery and the comer of M-50, Eaton Highway and Velte Road were a sight to behold. Also the adjoining Jeff and Terry Livermore home was outlined on every roof and driveway, then around the curve of M-50 the area of Lakewood UMC was another beauty spot. From the parsonage to the east side of the church property on both sides of M-50 the lights illuminated the highway and also the rivers around the church. Again the Jackson-Villaneuva toadway was bright. Again the streets of Woodland were all lighted. It was worth the drive to see the Art Meade display. The VFW and auxiliary will hold its monthly flea market on Friday and Saturday. Jan. 10 and 11 with hours fro 9 until 4 each day. With the arrival of Lakewood News and the Reminder on Monday of this week, the locals had a chance to learn names of many of the people with whom we deal daily. It is appreciated when business places name their employees in their vea- end advertis­ ing. We leam who has • I places of employment, married ru. . of some gals who were single last year and more. It is surprising to leam also the number of employees at some firms. Many of them have to be behind the scenes because we do not see them at the front counter. Bonnie Jackson and Marian Harris were busy on Saturday entering first families information on computer at the 1CGS Library. Meantime. Michael M. Cartney was host for the historical society. IMOTIOi OF PUBLIC HNARNMC ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barty County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on January 27, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building located at 205 West Court St, in Hastings, Ml. the subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to tl»e 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CMAKi Request to rezone property in Section 6 of Orangeville Township (see below) formation. Laura Valentine will teach two acrylic on canvas classes on Saturdays, Jan. 11 and 18. from 9 a.m. until noon. The cost is $20 for the two sessions with an additional $5 fee for supplies. Clay classes begin on Monday. Jan. 27, with Bonnie Slayton. Classes for children begin at 4 p.m. and for adults at 7 p.m. The cost for the two-class session (the second held in February) is $20 with an additional $10 supply fee. All classes arc taught at the Thomapple Arts Council at 117 State St. in Hastings. Call 945-9554 for more information. Dealing with bullies topic of workshop Parents will have an opportunity to help their children deal with bullies during a workshop this January called “Bully Proof­ ing Your Child." Prior to the workshop, a free pizza din­ ner will be provided to workshop partici­ pants and their children. Free babysitting will also be available while the workshop is in session. The workshop will be presented at four different locations: Jan. 6 at Maple Valley High School in Nashville; Jan. 13 at Delton Kellogg High School in Delton; Jan. 20 at Hastings High School in Hastings, and Jan. 27 at Thomapple Kellogg Learning Center in Middleville. The meal will be served at 5:30 p.m.; the presentation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. To sign up call Karen Jousma of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County, 269/948-3264. The January work­ shop is part of the “Family Workshop Se­ ries 2003." In Febriary parents will be taught “How to Grow Confident Kids," in March, “How Can I Discipline My Child," and in April, “Family Time Without the TV Monster." motLBoh by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar New year recipe Dear Readers: Happy New Year! We hope you are safe and sound, with no re­ grets about your behavior last night. If you are in the mood to make some holiday res­ olutions. set goals that are within reach. Here's a little recipe that a reader sent us via e-mail. It is attributed to “H.M.S.”: Recipe for a Happy New Year Take 12. fine, full-grown months, and see that these are thoroughly free from all old memories of bitterness, rancor, hate and jealousy; cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off all specks of pettiness and littleness. In short, see that these months are freed from all the past; have them as fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of Time. Cut these months into 30 or 31 equal parts. This batch will keep for just one year, do not attempt to make up the whole batch at one time (so many persons spoil the en­ tire lot in this way), but prepare one day at a time, as follows: Into each day put 12 pans of faith, 11 of patience. lOof courage, nine of work (some people omit this ingredient and so spoil the flavor of the rest), eight of hope, seven of fidelity, six of liberality, five of kindnes.. four of rest (leaving this out is like leaving the oil out of the salad - don't do it), three of prayer, two of meditation and one wellselected resolution. Put in a teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play and a heaping cupful of good humor. Pour in Iocs of love, and mix with vigor. Cook thoroughly in a fervent heat; garnish with t few smiles and a sprig of joy. If served with quietness, unselfishness and cheerfulness, a Happy New Year is certain. Lose control Dear Annie: 1 am a 21-year-old female in my last year of college. I live with my parents, and that is the problem. 1 am grate­ ful to have a home, but they are incredibly controlling people and major penny pinch­ ers. To give you an idea, here are some of the rules of the house: 1. My sister and I are only permitted to shower three times a week: Sunday. Wednesday and Friday. 2. In order to cut beck on laundry and save water, we are not allowed to change clothes every day. Fortunately, I can afford to take my clothes to the laundromat and do them myself. My younger sister isn't so lucky. 3.1 make $350 a week, and pay my own college loans and car insurance, buy my own clothes, and so on. My parents have asked me to purchase groceries for the house, help pay the water and electric bills, and contribute to remodeling the kitchen. 4. My mom goes through my e-mails, saying it is her house and her computer. We do not have much privacy. 5. My father wants to retire but claims he cannot because we cost too much. My mom has never held a job outside the home. She sits on the computer all day, playing games and talking to her “friends." 1 want to move out, but I don't make enough money to pay all my expenses PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING unt£uinuKUAiiinnuKHBL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO, 01-2 From C-2 (Rural A Residential Convenience Commercial) to C-1 (Light Comm.trcial). All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Property Description/Legal Description: Parcel *08-11-006-035-20 COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC. 6, T2N, R10W, TH NORTH 89DEG 56' 43' WEST TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS Acting pursuant to 1954 PA 188. as amended. Prairieville Township previously estab­ lished the LITTLE LONG LAKE SANITARY SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 UNE 1015.38 FT. TH NORTH 61DEG 20* 40' WEST 454.75 FT. NO 01 -2 and authorized the construction of a sanitary sewer to service the properties with­ TH NORTH 5DEG 55' WEST 282.92 FT. TO A POINT PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AS BEING 14462 FT. WEST AND 475.9 FT. NORTH OF SAID EAST 1/4 POST, TH SOUTH 4DEG 03' WEST 150.0 FT., TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION, TH CONTINUING SOUTH 4DEG 03* in that District Since the anticipated cost of this construction project exceeds the original WEST 100.0 FT. TH NORTH 89DEG 22' WEST 81.67 FT. TH NORTH 2 DEG 16' 10' EAST 65.00 FT. TH NORTH 89DEG 22* WEST 46.31 FT. TH NORTH 4 DEG 03' EAST 34.89 FT. TH SOUTH 89DEG 22' EAST 130.0 FT. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Address: approval cost estimate for the project by approximately $150,000 (more than 10% of the original approved cost estimate), the PrairievMe Township Board has scheduled a public hearing on this increased cost The public hearing win be held at the PraineviBe Township HaB. 10115 South Norns Road, within Praineville Township, on Wednesday. January 8. 2003, at 7:00 p.m. Ail interested persons are invited to attend and make comment with respect to this matter. In addition, written comments will be received from any interested 12330 Marsh Rd. Shelbyville, Michigan 49344 persons concerning the foregoing by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Praineville Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W. State St. in Hastings, Ml between the hours of 8AM to 5PM (closed between 12-1 PM) Monday through Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auruSnry aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should con­ tact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael brown, County Administrator, 220 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith, Barry County Clerk Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Township Board at the hearing A copy of the current esti­ mate of cost is on file with the Township Clerk and available for public examination Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxilary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hear­ ing. to individuate with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Praineville Township Clerk Individuate with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk Normajean Nlchola, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 along with my student loans If I gel a sec­ ond job. I'm afraid my parents will take that income for themselves. I need your advice. - No City in New Jersey. Dear No City: Your parents are not being fair, but as long as you live with them, you are stuck. Is there an adult relative who will intercede on your behalf.’ Can you pul up with it until graduation? Can you find some roommates to share the cost of an apart­ ment? Keep trying, and good luck. Who forged? Dear Annie: I recently men cd hack to my home slate. Before quitting my old job, I gave the personnel office my forwarding address so they could send my final pay­ check. When I didn't receive the check af­ ter several weeks. I called the company and asked what happened. I was told the check had already been sent and cashed. Appar­ ently. instead of mailing the check to my new residence, the company sent it to the address listed on my application at the time I was hired. My in-laws live at that address. I am fairly certain my wife's brother forged my signature on the check and cashed it (he's done things like this before). I just want him to pay the money back, but I am tempted to call the police and have him arrested anyway. What do you sug­ gest? - Family Troubles Dear Family Troubles: You arc certainly justified to want the culprit arrested, but try another avenue before resorting io such drastic action. And keep in mind, it is pos­ sible that your brother-in-law did not com­ mit this crime. Contact your bank, and tell them the check was improperly cashed. Then ask your previous employer for a copy of the back of the check, w ith the forged endorse­ ment on it. Tell your in-laws tha‘ you dis­ covered your paycheck was mailed to their address and cashed by someone else, and you will notify the police in 24 hours. If no one steps forward to repay the money, fol­ low through. Go to funeral? Dear Annie: My grandmother is in poor health and is not expected to live much longer. Grandma never liked my mother, and consequently , is not close to me. When my parents married. Grandma selected the photographs for the wedding album, and not one picture included my mother. Can you imagine the effort involved to do such a thing? I always feel like a stranger w hen I see her side of the family . When I married three yean ago. I was hurt that two of my paternal aunts not only didn't attend the wedding, but did not even send a card to wish me well. When I told them how 1 felt, they repeated it to my grandmother, who in turn said some rather nasty things to me. I have not seen or talked to her side of the family since. When Grandma passes away, must I go to the funeral? I love my father very much and realize I should be there for him. but I have tremendous resentment toward his family. Tell me what to do. - Fractured Family in Ohio. Dear Ohio: Go the funeral, not only be­ cause it is the classy thing to do. but be­ cause it would mean a great deal to y our fa­ ther. You don't have to speak to the rela­ tives you dislike. Ray your respects, and then leave. You won't regret it. Correct gently Dear Annie: Your advice to the woman whose friend talked to loudly at a sym­ phony was right on. She ma: have a l^ar ing problem. I am 21 years old and suffered permanent damage to my inner car. result­ ing in hearing loss. I often talk too loudly and am mortified when I discover my faux pas. Also. I often don’t hear people speak­ ing to me, and they mistakenly think I am ignoring them. Please tell your readers not to be afraid to correct us. A gentle. “Not so loud. We’re in­ doors." would suffice. We'd rather be a lit­ tle embarrassed than continue to make fools of ourselves. - Linda in Lansing. Mich. Dear Linda: While some folks may dis­ agree with you, your willingness to be cor­ rected shows great maturity and under­ standing. Thank you for writing. Annie's Snippet of the Day (credit British TV personality Clive Anderson): “I am not bald. I am simply taller than my hair.” Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi. com, or write to: Annie‘s Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 2 2003 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... The Barry-Emmet County Connection (conclusion) By Joyce F. Weinbrech! Following the Civil War the government gave veterans of the war an opportunit) to iHvmestead land in Michigan. One of the areas being offered was the lands of Emmet Counts in northern Michigan. James Kilpatrick and has family came to Bliss I ownship in Emmet Count) in November of 1X76 and began to prove up his claim. Hugh Kilpatrick, an older broth­ er of James tiled his claim in 1879. Hugh was a veteran of the Civil War. sen ing from 1862 to 1865.. He was a mem­ ber of the Michigan 26lh Infantry Regiment. He was in the final battle of Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia when the war ended on April 9. 1865. His was one of the 20 v ictorious units which passed in Grand Review in Washington. D.C. on Mas 23. 1X65. His unit was disbanded in Jackson. Mich. Fourteen sears later in 1879 Hugh and his famils packed up and started north to Emmet ( ounly. His wife was Eliza Grant of Sunfield. His children were William. Elmer. Nathan, Lydia Mas. and Hattie. Children who didn’t live to adulthood were Fred. Bernard. Eva. John and Jessie. I he famils started north by ox team and wagon from Wtxxlland. Barry Counts. I hes settled on the southwest one-quarter of Section 29 and proved up in 1885. Three others had Hied for homesteads on this site and then canceled out. The) settled in the Carp Hike Township. Emmet Count). Hugh lived there for 64 sears, dying on April 27. 1921. He is buried in Bliss Township cemeters. Hugh Kilpatrick was a very religious man following principles of his religion closely. He taught Sunday School, helping to make it a better communits. He led the singing in the church, with the familiar hymns ringing out. including "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” He would lean his elbows on the fxxlium as if to give them a matter of fact practical demonstration and application. He was the first to travel to neighborhood homes to inform them of the assassin of President William McKinley in 1901. Hugh Kilpatrick was elected clerk of Carp l^tke Township at the town meeting on April 5. '.8X0. The 1890 census reports in June of 1890 that Hugh Kilpatrick and Fred C. Roth were still living in Carp Ijike Township. Emmet Count). James and Hugh Kilpatrick came from organized lovs nships in Ihe southern part of the stale. The) came to Bliss Township and Carp take Township with a basic knowl­ edge of the responsibility of township gov­ ernment. The) knew that roads had to be prov ided. roads needed to be made, schools had to be built and taken care of. The Kilpatrick men took active roles in estab­ lishing forming and operating the towns. Andrew G. Kilpatrick, a brother of the two Kilpatricks already living in Emmet Count), filed a claim in 1876 in Bliss Township. There is no ev idence that he ever v isited his claim and did not prove it up. William Kilpatrick, son of Hugh Kilpatrick, tiled for a claim of 160 acres in Mav 1881 on Section 13. Carp Lake lbwnship and prove up in 1887. He bought 40 acres on Section 33. southeast one-quar­ ter of northeast one-quarter, adding to his holdings. Elmer Kilpatrick purchased land on Section 26. Elmer’s brothers-in-law. William and George Mallon came from Woodbury. Barn Count). William bought ’.and. 80 acres, on Section 21. George Mallon married Adelia Bennett. William Mallon married Urina Grant. John Conrad Schmalzried had arrived in Woodland. Barn Count) in 1869. Schmalzried was a carpenter b) trade and built man) of the bams around Wtxxlland. man) of which still are standing. His wife. Anna, died suddenl) in December of 1869 and is buried in the Mauch Cemetery. Woodland Township. Barn Count). John C. and his five sons then moved to Emmet Count) and built a log cabin in Carp Lake Township in 1878. James Kilpatrick, a land looker, directed him to a tract of land on Section 29. However, the application was actually filed for Section 20. The family settled on the southwest quarter of Section 20. Four previous appli­ cations had been filed for this land and all were canceled. John returned to Barn County, sold his farm and in the next month went north, tak­ ing his boys. Fred. George. Conrad. Theodore and William, with him. They spent their first night in a cabin owned by Rennie Eastman. While they were eating their first supper, there came a knock on the door. It was Alonzo Lawrason. whose wife had just died. He needed money. $100. to return her body to Caledonia. Kent County, for burial. John loaned him the money, even though he did not know him. In two weeks. Alonzo was back in Emmet County and repaid the money in full. The Schmalzricds cleared and obtained title to more land add1 ng to the original 160 acres, gradually increasing the size of their holdings to about a thousand acres, which the father and sons farmed. He married Kate Carlton in 1888. Kate worked at the hotel along with Jacob Kalbfieisvh Raw don Hotel in Carp Lake in 1889. John C. and son. George Schmalzried helped build the railroad from Petoskey to Mackinaw City, completed in July of 1882. They drove the horse and mule trains need­ ed for the job. under Charley Stimpson. supervisor. William Roth and his wife. Hanna, were bom in Wurtemerg. Germany, and came to live in Barry County. They left Woodland to homestead in Bliss Township. Emmet County, on Section 28. west of Wclkamp I-ake. They proved up in 1884. Fred Roth, brother of William and his wife. Mary, pio neered in Bliss Tow nship before 1884. William and Harriet Cressey Shorter came from Prairieville. Barry County. The Shorters located a homestead on Section 12 and moved to Emmet county, they proved up their claim in 1882 after much very hard work Chauncy and Melvin Reynolds arrived from Barry County, filing on Nov. I. 1876. proving up. Chauncy in 1884 and Melvin in 1882. Daniel W. Root and his wife. Anna Souls Root. txirn in Calhoun Counts, but uho lived in Barn Counts when their son. Nelson, was bom in 1X78. arrised in Cross Village. Emmet Counts, and took up land in Bliss lbwnship. Mr. Rtx>l was a Civil War veteran. Company A. Michigan Volunteer Infantry. The Roots did not stay on the homestead, but moved back to Cross Village in 1884 where they operated a gro­ cery store and restaurant. Truman Lalling. his wife and daughter. Mary, came from Barry County to Emmet County. Bliss Township, and filed a claim on Section No. 7. Truman was not a veter­ an and bought his land. Newell George Burtt, a farmer from Barry County, came to Cross Village about 1876. He opened a general merchandise stoic in Cross Village. Around 1900 . the Burtts left Cross Village and moved to Haney. III., where Mr. Burtt became a vet­ erinarian. His stories of the far north influ­ enced Jesse Webster to purchase 720 acres. Webster operated a sawmill on this proper­ ty. and became a farmer after listening to the tales of the northern country told by Mr. Burtt. The Homestead Act of 1862. signed into law by Abraham Lincoln and the land of Emmet County, look on a renewed value. To qualify for the veterans homestead, each one could have 160 acres of free land, they had to build a home on the property, live there five years and cultivate the land or otherwise use it based on livelihood. Its purpose was to provide populations for vacant territories, eliminate poverty, dis­ tribute the wealth, relieve discontent. Why did these families commit them­ selves to pioneer life? The country had just come through a very devastating war. Many veterans had little left when they returned from the war. The lure of the adventure of a new and renewed life interested them. The land was free for a bit of work on it and land has always been a lure to man. the wanderlust. "Go West Young Man.” echoed in their heads and they went to Emmet County and other northern counties. We no doubt have missed some of the early Barry County people who went to Emmet County to pioneer, settle the land and form the governments, but this gives an Hugh Kilpatrick Andrew Kilpatrick overview of an interesting period in our his­ tory and takes us beyond Barry County to further lands. Sources: Allegan Barry County History. 1880: Barry County 1985: The History of Woodland Michigan 1837-1887: Yesterdays People Revisited. .4 Chronology of Northern Emmet County. 1993. Tom Sage. Petoskey, Michigan: The History of the Kilpatrick Family. Oliver and Mildred Kilpatrick Hammond. 1965-1968 with some revisions by family members. TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, having received petitiotu to make certain public improvements to Fine Lake consisting of the application of herbicide treatments for the eradication or control of aquatic- weeds and plants, from record owners of land constituting more than 50*. of the total land arm in the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Acl 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, to make said Improvcments in the Township The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which arc benefitted by the Improv .-ments and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 The kits included within the proposed special assessment district arc depicted on the map appearing below the lots and parcel numbers Lots and Parcels Numbered 009-019-001-00, 002-00. 003-00. 004-00. 006-00. 007-00. 008-00 009-029-002-00.008-00.015-00.016-00.017-00,018-00.019-00.020-00.021 -00.022-00.024-00. 036-00.042-00 009-030-001 -00.002-00.003-00.004-00.005-00.006-00.006-10.007-10.009-20.013-00.015-00. 022-00,025-06.026-00. 140-14. 140-15.030-20. 150-20 009-050-002-00.003-00.004-00.004-10.004-20.005-00.005 10.005-20.005-40.006-00.007-60. 008 00. 009-00. 009-10. 010-00. 011-00 009-065-006-00.008-00.009-00,0 11 -00.012-00.013-00.014-00.015-00.016-00.017-00.018-00. 019-00. 021-00.022-00. 031-00.032-00.033-00. 034-00.035-00 009-075-001 -00.003-00.005-00.006-00,007-00.008-00.009-00,010-00,011 -00.012-00.014-00. 015-00.016-00.017-00.018-00.019-00.020-00.021 -00.022 00.023-00.024-00.028-00.031 -00. 035-00.036-00,037-00. 038-00.039-00, 040-00 Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. Let us Quote Your Work! J-Ad Graphics ” 945-9554 009 090-001 -00.002-00.004-00.005-00.006-00.007-00.008-00,010-00.011 -00.014-00.015-00. 017-00.018-00.020-00. 024-00.032-00.035-00.036-00.037-00.038-00 009-100-001-00. 002-00. 004-00, 005-00. 006-00. 0674)0. 008-00. 011-00 009-130-001 -00.002-00.002-10,006-00.007-00.008-00.008-10.010-00.011 -00.012-00. 013-00. 015-00. 016-00.018-00.020-00.02 1 -00. 022-00.023-00.024-00.025-00 009-135-001 -00.003 00.004-00.005-00.006-00.007-00.008-00,009-00.010-00.012-00.013-00. 014-00.015-00.016-00.018-00. 019-00.020-00 009-140-001 -00.002-00.004-00.005-00.0064)0.007-00. OOH-00.009-00.010-00,011 -00.012-00 009-145-003-00. 004-00. 005-00. 006-00 009-150-001 -00.002-00.003 00.004-00.005-00.006-00.007-00.008-00.010-00.011 -00.012-00. 013-00. 014-00.015-00.016-00.017-00.018-00. 021-00.022-00 009-155-001 -00. 003-00. 004-00. 006-00. OOH-00. 009-00 009-175-001 -00.002-00.003-00.004-00.005-00.006-00.007-00.008-00.009-00.010-00.011-00. 012-00. 013-00. 014-00. 015-00. 016-00. 017-00.018-00. 0l«M» 009-180-0014)0 009-215-001-00.002-00.003-00.004-00.005-00.007-00.0084)0.009. X). 010-00.0114)0.012-00. 0134)0. 014-00.016-00.0174X). 018-00.019-00,0204)0.0234)0.024-00.0254X). 0294)0.0304M). 031-00 009-220-0014X). 002-00.0034X). 004-00.006-00.0074X). 008-00.0094M). 010-00.0114M). 012-00. 014-00, 015-00.016-00.017-00.0184X). 0194X). 020-00.021 -00.0234X). 0244)0.0264X). 027-00 028-00.0294)0.0314X). 0334X). 034-20 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown w ill hold a public hearing on January 8. 2003. al 7.30 p m . at the Township Hall. 13641 S M-37 Highway. Bmi'ic Creek. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvement-, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements arc on file with the Township Clerk for public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10*. WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice w as authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown The Schmalzried School Emmet County, circa 1900 Dated December 13. 2002 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 2. 2003 Wrestlers and runners rule the schools in 2002 Barry County's pear in sports by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Most of Barry County’s most outstand­ ing performances in 2002 were turned in without hitting the hole, or blocking the goal. Not by acing a serve, or throwing a curve. Not by dishing the rock, or throwing a block. Not by the spikers, the swimmers, the swingers. But athletes without any special Rube Goldbergs. Without helmets, or hats. Without baskets, or bats. Barry County’s best don’t even use balls. It’s the wrestlers and runners that rise above >hcm all. On the mats in 2002 four Barry County teams took home conference titles. Mid­ dleville's Trojans earned their 11th con­ secutive O-K Blue title, but didn’t stop there. They wrestled their way to Battle Creek before falling in the finals to Lowell. Hastings, in its first season in the O-K Gold, won the league crown. The Lakewood Vikings earned their third straight Capital Circuit title and continued on to the regional finals. Delton's grapples took the KVA. With all the team success, a host of indi­ viduals earned stale honors for their per­ formances. Tommy Pctt, from Lakewood, topped them all at 145 pounds where he wrestled his way to first place in the state. The next highest finishers were Delton's David Ovcrbcck and Lakewood’s Brandon Carpenter, who each finished third ip the state. The Vikings’ Ben Best and the Saxons* Mike Case each finished the season as the fifth best wrestler in their weight class. A trio of Trojans earned all state honors. Josh Bowerman. Mike McKeown, and Matt Erb. As did Delton’s Dustin Morgan. It wasn't only the wrestlers who earned special honors, but their coaches as well. In Middleville Coach Tom Lehman reached dual win number 500, and together with Coach Scott Marvin they were awarded the Co-Coach of the Year plaques. Another milestone was reached by Lake­ wood’s Coach Bob Veitch. The first dual win of the 02-03 season netted him career win number 300. Cross Country teams had another good year, even if everything didn’t end in story book fashion. The girls from Delton made a return to the state meet, after a season where they ran past their competition in the KVA. The Panthers won their regional and went onto their best finish ever at the stale finals, 18th place. Individually Monique Hoyle took second place in the regional race, and went on to finish 36th at the state meet. TK’s girls took the top spot in the O-K Blue again, with Jessica Stortz, Chaney Robinson, Kaleigh Page, Aubrey Raymond, Elise Nyiand, and Natalie Hoag sweeping the top six spots at the O-K Blue confer­ ence meet, along with teammate Theressa Miller who finished 14th. The Trojans string of state titles ended at a tough regional, but Stortz and Robinson kept running to the state finals. There Stortz finished 16th to earn all-State hon­ ors. Maple Valley’s girls broke loose for an SMAA crown. On the boys’ side the teams didn't have quite as much success, but a few individu­ als ran through to the state competition. Lakewood’s boys shared a Capital Cir­ cuit Crown. The biggest team honor an area boys’ team would earn, and Viking team­ mates Corey Thelen and Dan Morris fin­ ished second and fifth at regionals earning the right to run at the state meet. There Thelen finished 12th and Morris 28th to each earn all-State honors. Another group of TK seniors left school with four straight O-K Blue crowns, and the ’02 crew took home a state runnerup trophy as well The Trojans' Tim Brog had a tough end to his cross country career, but it's only considered that way because of how out­ standing it was as a whole. Brog worked his way through the crowd at regionals to qualify for stale, where he finished 39th overall. The county 's teams also turned in out­ standing performances in track in the spring. Girls from Maple Valley and Delton won conference titles. The Lions had an unde­ feated regular season, and Delton was un­ defeated in the KVA. A trio of Lions went on to place at the state meet. Miranda Farr set the school re­ cord in the pole vault and finished second in the state with a mark of 10’6". Her team­ mate Ashley Gordenecr was sixth in the state with a vault of 9'6”. Sophomore Stcfanie Joostbcrns finished fourth in the 800M. In the long jump. Lakewood’s Rhianna Stalter broke the old stale record with a leap of 18-6. but had to settle for second place in the slate. TK’s boys took the lop spot in the Blue, and their 800M relay team of Scott Brooks, Malt Erb. Darrin Tape, and Adam Cham­ berlain sprinted their way to a sixth place finish at the stale finals. 1.21 Gigawatts? Each year when the final flap of paper is pulled off the “ Far Side” calendar everyone begins to look back, “The year in Review”, “The best of 20??”. But there is plenty of that on the accompanying pages this week. So, lets swipe some Plutonium, recharge the flux-capacitor, pull down the doors of the old Dclorian, and move ahead to sec what’s in store. What waits in 2003-2004 and beyond? (Accompanied by haunting music.) There arc always the easy headlines that could be written today. “Area wrestlers earn State accolades”. “Barry County teams win conference track titles", and on and on. Things we’ve become used to and shouldn’t expect to be ar.y different. But. especially starting next fall, there will be some new experiences as new teams come to town. Some things change, but still stay the same. On the gndiron the TK Trojans will have to prepare to see defending state champion South Christian as a league foe, but at least Coopersville is gone. Hastings* girls* hoopslers won't have to worry about Unity Christian again, but Byron Center will be bounc­ ing '.heir way. coming off a trip to Rose Arena. There won't only be new teams, but new sports. Bowling is officially on its way. Even without blaring AC / DC songs, neon lights, and curly fries, kids arc having a good time competing. Swimming will come to the rest of the county, someday, providing another place warm tor kids to go to escape the winter wonderland. It must have been something we skipped past, but the MHSAA got it right and moved swimming to the winter for boys’ and girls'. Bowling was a good start, but girls really needed another winter sport. Speaking of that, whatever happened to the angry lady lawsuit? It finally made it to Cincinnati where it was all thrown out because it was dumb. But a group of guys has started a lawsuit claiming it's not fair that girls get to play basketball in the fall when re­ cruiters have plenty of free time to come and watch them. They want it moved to the summer, because it isn’t fair that the kids who are about to jump up to the NBA would have to play at the same time as a Hawks - Grizzlies game was being broadcast on ESPN 14. Equestrian teams will be a sport that makes its MHSAA debut sometime soon. Maple Valley ’s girls already have had tastes of stale finals, eventually it could be everywhere. Of course some things in the future aren’t always quite so pretty as we zoom ahead. The Trojan swimmers finally get a new poo), but can’t host home meets because the inexpensive synthetic water turns out to be toothick. And the new Trojan Equestrian team has to decline its invitation Io the state finals, because all their horses got sick after sharing grazing time on the renovated football field. At Lakewood, little Tommy Pelt V, is such an outstanding wrestler that the Vikings have to travel to Oregon to have their duals televised on ESPN 6, with live commentary by Bret Mussbcrgcr. who I’m sure will still be around. With all that media hype and the trail of taillights heading off for Ihe show, everybody misses the bowling leam winning a State championship. The stands are empty in Delton, as the Panthers trounce Paw Paw. and the fans choose not to battle the icy roads. Instead, shelling out $9.95 to Ihe satellite dish com­ pany to slay home and get the game on pay-per-view. Although they did save some gas. it cost more than actually buying tickets and they burnt their hands trying to make their own Jiffy Pop. “Tell me spirit is there no way to stop these visions from happening?” “No Scrooge, these are not things that will be. They are things that may be if you continue down the path you are on.” “Oh. Thank you spirit.” (Oops, wrong lime traveling movie.) Lakewood's Rhianna Stalter lept to a second place finish at tne state track meet in the spring of 2002. by besting the old state record before eventually falling by a quarter of an inch. Viking harrier Corey Thelen earned all-State accolades in the fall of 2002 with a 12th place finish in Brooklyn. Down in Delton, junior pole vaulter Ja­ son Erb set a school record in the pole vault al 13’7” and lifted his way to eighth in the stale. It wasn't only in those three sports that Barry County athletes excelled. Outstand­ ing performances were turned in all around. Lakewood’s girls’ tennis leam “un­ leashed the fury” on its way Io a second place finish at regionals. and a trip to the state finals. In the school’s first ever trip, the girls turned in an 11th place finish. Their coach. Marly Snoap was named Division Ill’s coach of the year, and Ihe girls earned academic all-State honors. Middleville's girls also earned that dis­ tinction. and their coach reached a mile­ stone as well. Larry Seger became only the second coach ever in Michigan to reach 600 combined boys' and girls’ tennis coaching victories. On the boys' side in Lakewood, senior Patrick Kane reached another first for the Vikes. He became the first Lakewood boy to make the state meet, as one of the top 16 tennis players in Division III. The gridiron was unkind to some area football teams, but the Lions and Vikings saw their playoff drcams reached. See 2002 SPORTS continued next page Hastings' Mike Case finished last winter s wrestling season with a fifth place finish at state Dalton's Dustin Morgan won all­ State honors tor his wrestling perform­ > ance last winter. Here TK’s Tim Brog gets in front of Lakewood's Dan Morris, but at the State meet Morris was 11 spots better finishing in 28th for all-State honors. , . „ . , De,,on s DavxJ Overbeek 'ln'^ed th.rd ,n the state >n 2002. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 2. 2003 - Page 11 2002 SPORTS Continued from page 10 Lakewood earned win number six on the final game of the season to reach the play­ offs for the fist time in 10 years before fal­ ling to Capital Circuit foe Charlotte. Maple Valley’s gridders broke out with their best rushing performance ever, run­ ning over opponents for nine wins. Eventu­ ally the unstoppable force ran into an im­ movable object. The Lions were stopped by the state champion Montrose Rams in the district finals. Moving indoors. Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team got Coach Kellie Rowland to return for one more season, and made the best of it by winning the Capital Circuit while on their way to the state semi-finals. Along the way, Stephanie Maciasz re­ corded a national career record of 865 kills. Rowland leaves behind a legacy of 9 dis­ trict championships, 6 regional titles, 2 state quarterfinals, the 1995 state runner-up trophy, and a career mark of 594-74-16 in 12 seasons. Middleville’s volleyball squad set a team record for wins by going 34-18-5. Coach Cindy Middlebush announced that the 02­ 02 season, her 15th, would also be her last. Staying on the hardwood indoors, the Lakewood boys’ finished out the 01-02 boys’ basketball season as Capital Circuit champions and went on to win the district title before falling at regionals. Maple Valley’s girls’ basketball team did their best to steal some of the spotlight from the guys on the gridiron. They just missed out on a SMAA title, but got the last laugh by bouncing Olivet in the district final. The title was the team’s first in 15­ years, but they won it with a new head coach, Craig Kitching. Kitchi ng ended up earning honorable mention all-State honors as did Lion senior Brieann Treloar. Middleville’s Trojans also won a district title. They bested county foes Hastings and Delton, before downing Allegan in the fi­ nal. Moving from the hardwood to the dia­ monds, Lakewood’s baseball team buzzed their way through Ihe state playoffs, before bowing out to Lapeer west in the state semi-finals. Jeremy Dow, who’s now at Michigan State, set school records for hits, RBI’s, pitching wins, as well as setting records for season and career strikeouts with his blis­ tering fastball. Maple Valley set a school record with 22 wins on the way to their second straight SMAA baseball crown. A couple of guys’ golf teams had excep­ tional falls. TK won its first O-K Blue title in 20-ycars by finishing the league season 14-0. The Trojans recorded the best match average in school history and had four golf­ ers finish in the top ten in school history. In a wild regional, the Trojans were just edged out of Ihe state meet, but Chase VandcnBerg punched his card to the dance with a third place finish at regionals. Maple Valley’s bays' golfers clinched an SMAA crown by winning five of the sea­ son’s six jamborees. The area’s top soccer performances both resided in Middleville. The Trojans boy’s and girls' teams both won O-K Blue con­ ference crowns in 2002. The girls shared, Jeremy Dow helped hurt the Vikings to the state semi's last spring, and helped himself to all-State honors and a scholarship at Michigan State. The 2002 Viking football team celebrated the season opening win over Hastings by singing the fight song to its crowd, and would experience the winning five more times on its way to the team’s first playoff appearance in ten years. but the boy's wouldn't let Calvin Christian have a piece of the crown. Eric Smith earned third team ail-state honors in his senior season after setting school records for single game assists (7), single season assists (19), career assists (50), and career goals (59). There also was the addition of another sport to the list in Barry County. Mid­ dleville brought its girls’ swimming pro­ gram back to life. Maybe, someday they’ll even have a pool that will allow them to have home meets. Swimming came to Barry County and The Lakewood volleyball team had plenty to celebrate last year as Coach Kellie Rowland returned for a final season, and the Vikings swept through their competi­ tion for a Capital Circuit title, and a trip to the state semi’s. We found that hugs can go either way in 2002. Lakewood's Tommy Pett leaps on Coach Bob Veitch after win­ ning the 145-pound state title,... ...but the hug for Maple Valley’s Eric Smith tries to provide some relief after the Lions were bounced from the play­ offs by eventual champion Montrose. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default ha* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Marsh and Jason Elkey. both unmarried persons (original mortgagor*) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 29, 2000, and recorded on March 3. 2000 in Document No. 1041748 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to ba due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 60/100 dollars ($86,526.60). including interest at 8.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made ind provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the modgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 n.m.. on January 30. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Secnc 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, for place of beginning: thence East 528 feet; thence South 165 feet; trance West 528 feet; thence North 165 foot to point of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(sj from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200132906 Team X (1/16/03) Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting December 11, 2002 Meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. Board members present: Supervisor Doster, Treasurer Nottingham. Clerk Sichols. Trustee Goyings. and Trustee Gray and members of the public Pledge of Allegiance. Approved agenda with addfc- is Approved minutes Guard Meeting held November 13.2002 with amendments. Correspondence was discussed. Robert VanKeu'en waler request was tabled al applicant's request. BPH & Hickory Comers Fire Dept Reports placed on file and approved annual billing Pine Lake Fire Dept report placed on file. Accepted resignation t’f PLFD firefighter Linda Fay with deep regret Police dept report placed on file SWBCSWA report given by Trustee Gray Approved renewal of Charter Communications franchise agreement Set Public Hearing for Ude Long Lake/Rich Lane Sewer Project for January 8. 2003. Reappointed KuB Arnold to P/Z Commission Appointment of Federinko 8 Goyings to ZBA. Approved renewal of PCI contract. Appointed Brmkhuis as Enforcement officer for az. Approved Lynne Serfling as Intermittent build­ ing inspector. Tabled Resolution Asserting Twp. Board Land Use Plan Approval Autnorhy Tabled bid for removal of fence row @ Cressey Cemetery No action taken regarding purchase of Wotthuis property. Approved payment of Gun River Watershed District assessment. Clerk A Treasurer's Reports place on file. Approved subscriptions for Hastings Banner for P/Z A ZBA Members Motion approved to pay outstanding biBs Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Normajean Nicholas. Clerk Attested to by: Mark Doster, Supervisor (1-2) 1mn Holiday Hears: Xew Year's Eve 7am /uni Xew Year's Day ram / oPm Delton's Jason Erb vaulted to an eight place finish at the state track and field meet last spring. bowling won’t be too far behind as the MHSAA announced in November that boys’ and girls’ tournaments would be added onto the winter sports schedule next year. Just as big as the news of any of the ac­ tion on the field was the shake up that will take place in conferences next school year. The O-K Conference came up with a rea­ lignment plan. Beginning with the 2003­ 2004 school year Hastings and Middleville will be joined in the new O-K Gold, along with other nearby schools Wayland. Cale­ donia, South Christian, Byron Center, Wyoming Park, and Holland Christian. Lakewood is also part of a conference re­ structuring. The Vikings will become part of the Capital Area Activities Conference. Joining the Vikings in the conference’s di­ vision III will be DeWitt. Fowlerville, Ha­ slett, Lansing Catholic Central, and Wil­ liamston. Groceries, Deli, Beer, Wine, r Liquor, Hunting Licenses ■ 2525 Barber Rd., Hastings Open Daily 7am-10pm Mon.-Sun.; n. at Sat. til llpni __________ (269) 945-9130________ j t TK’s girts' cross-country team prepares to sweep through the O-K Blue field for another conference crown. TOWNSHIP Of WOODLAND COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Innovation/Hillside Park Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Woodtend. Barry County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to proceed on petitions filed with the Township to make certain public improvements consisting of asphalt paving and related improvements within the Innovation and Hillside Park Plats, and specifically for Donna Drive. Ida Street Marie Street. Grace Street Sieb Drive. Edwards Drive and Pollard Drive, al private roads (the ’Improvements’) in the Township, has mode its final determination of a special assessment dtetrict which consists of the fol­ lowing described lots and parcels of land which are benofitted by the Improvement and against which aH or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shal b* specially assessed: InnovatxxVHdlside Park Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 1 Lots and Parcels Numbered 08-15-075-001-00, -012-00. -004-00. -005-00 -006-00, -007-00. -008-00; -009-00 -010^X). -011-00; -012-00; -013-00 06-15-060-002-00; -012-00; -01900. 02300; 02400; 03000. 03100; 03200. 03300: 03400; 03500; 03600; 03700; 03800. 04000; 04100; 04200; 04300; 04400; 04500; 04600; 04700; 04600; 05000; 05200, 05400; 05500, 05600. 05700, 05800; 05900; 06000; 06100; 06200; 06300; 06700; 06800; 06900, 07000; 07100. 07200; 07300; 07400 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Woodland has made and certified a special assessment roll tor the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each bene (med let and parcel ol land m the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. JANUARY 7. 2003. AT 7:30 O'CLOCK P.M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL 156 S MAIN STREET. WOODLAND. MICHIGAN. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE fLATHER NOTICE that the special assessment reII as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Cte.K at the Township Hall for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OF. \ PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY F LE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPE­ CIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the "Township by letter pnor to the hearing, m which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Woodland Dated October 1. 2002 Cheryl Allen, Clerk Township of Woodland 200 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 2. 2003 ‘Stub’ headed for state Hall of Fame Vcm “Stub” Allcrding jr. w.'iuld rather credit his teammates that played fast pitch softball with him for nearly 40 years, than receive any credit himself. He also would say that it’s the league presidents and co nmissioners, past and fu­ ture, that are dedicated in their work to keep fast piich softball going for future generations that arc so important to the game. “Stub is absolutely the most modest and self-effacing man I’ve known, in or out of sports,” says Michigan Amateur Softball Association (MASA), District 2 Commis­ sioner-at-large Larry Hamp. “Getting him to talk about his personal accomplishment is like pulling a molar with tweezers.” Jan. 18 Allcrding will be inducted into the MASA Hall of Fame in Midland. He is the first man from the area to receive the honor. Hamp says that in the “old days” Hast­ ings had as many as ten really good fast pitch softball teams around. Allerding pitched for the Gardner’s Phar­ macy team, and says that the most memora­ ble moment of all was when they knocked off Eddie Feigner. “The King”, and his “Court” in the summer of 1958. A rare loss for the King and his Court. The King fanned 21 of 11 batters he faced, but Stub K’d 8 of the 24 batters that went up against him to help his team to a 3­ 1 victory in Hastings. Following the game. Feigner told locals Stub was the best they’d seen through the summer, says Hamp. Stub began playing ball in 1947. starting as an outfielder, and gave two prime years serving in the Army during the Korean War. Stats arc sketchy at best from the era of fast pitch softball, but Hamp says he’s “found at leas half-a-dozen no-hitters in lo­ cal play - old-timers (many of them) tell me he threw at least twenty, most likely more.” Allerding made at least seven trips to the state finals, maybe more. Though long retired from the game in the mid 80’s, he did some managing and actu­ ally threw a few innings for a team with which both his sons pitched and played. That Viking Industries team placed third at the state finals in class D in 1985. then earned another berth the following year in class C. Allerding threw a full seven-inning Vem “Stub" Allerding Jr. is on his way to the MASA Hall of Fame Jan 18. game for a narrow win in one of them, after 10 years away from pitching. “It did my hear good to see my two sons, Larry and Bryan, as pitchers after gradua­ tion from high school,” said Allerding. “My grandson Tyler played after gradua­ tion. and granddaughters Erin. Katie, and Abbie all played varsity fast pitch softball in high school. This pleased me very much, because they all carried on a sport that I loved and enjoyed for many years.” This past summer Allerding was part of the inaugural class of inductees into the area Fast-Pitch Softball Hall of Fame in Freeport. Allcrding will be inducted in Midland, at the Holiday Inn, 1580 W. Wackerly Rd., at 7p.m., Jan. 18. Tickets for the event arc $30, social hour at 6p.m. Perfect day for Trojans Rockford came close, but none of the five varsity wrestling teams at the TK Du­ als could get the best of the host Trojans. In the days opening match, the Trojans finished lied with the Rockford Rams at 31 points apiece, but with victories in eight of the 14 weight classes the Trojans picked up the victory On the day TK went 5-0, also besting Romeo. St. Johns. Northview, and Grand Haven. After dropping five of the first eight matches to Rockford, the Trojans rattled off five in a row to pull ahead of the Rams. Andrew Reeder kicked off the match with a 6-2 decision at 160. Then after falling behind TK came back with pins from Phil Corson at 189, and Alee Belson at 215. Rockford took the next four flights, but then came a string of decisions by Mike McKeown, Josh Bowerman, Pat McKe­ own, Kyle Fletke, and Nick Otto to give the Trojans the lead heading into the rounds fi­ nal match, which TK lost. But the eight wins won the Trojans the tie-breaker. In round two against Romeo the Trojans came out with a 42-33 win. Corson and Belson again put together back-to-back pins to put the Trojans in the lead. Later in the match Mike Gurski got his first win of the day, a 6-2 decision at 119. At 125, Justin Lewis got a pin. Mike McKeown turned in a technical fall at 130, and P at McKeown got a pin at 135. Kyle Fletke followed that up with a ma­ Trojan Josh Bowerman works his way to a 9-0 decision. (Photo by Brett Bre­ mer) jor decision. The final points of the match for the Tro­ jans came from a bin by Bill Huff at 152. TK easily pushed past St. Johns in round three. 72-3. The Trojans only won six matches on the mat against St. Johns, but got victories by forfeit in five others. Corson. Kyle Fletke. Mike McKeown, and Nick Otto each recorded pins, and Dayne Fletke and Andrew Reeder finished cut decisions. Round three saw the Trojans score a 40­ 21 victory over Northview. The Trojans got a couple of void wins, as well as pins from .Gurski and Pat McKe­ own. Grand Haven came to the mat against the Trojans in the fourth round of wrestling, and left after losing 36-23. TK lost the first two weight classes, but Belson fought through a couple of penalty points to take a 6-4 decision at 215. Matt Potter followed that up with a pin midway through the third round at 275. Gurski picked up five points with a tech­ nical fall at 119, and just 25 seconds into the next match Justin Lewis pinned his op­ ponent to put the Trojans up 20-16. They led the rest of the way. Mike McKeown tallied a major decision, then Pat McKeown picked up another quick pin, 24 seconds in at 135. At 140, Kyle Fletke pulled of a 5-3 over­ time victory by scoring a take down just before the buzzer. Dayne Fletke closed out the match with a 9-4 decision at 152. . First Month FREE And FREE Activation --------------- ALL 50 STATES---------------- TK’s Kyle Fletke held on just long enough through regulation against Grand Haven to get the chance to win with a takedown in-OT. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton resets goals The Delton varsity volleyball team started with a bang last Friday at Lawton, but then dropped their next four games to be eliminated at ihe end of pool play. After waking up in the first game against Bronson, which the Panthers lost 1-15, they came back to split the scries with a 15-11 victory in game number two. “We played very well,” said Panther Coach Rhonda Sturgeon. “Things just clicked. We made very few errors, and it carried us over." Delton took the next two games they played, against Marcellus, 15-9, 16-14. When the Panthers did make a few mis­ takes against Marcellus they battled right back. “They didn't get bothered by the small mistakes,” said Sturgeon. Roxann Huisman. Christina Charron, and Jen Glen led the charge, according to Sturgeon, by hustling for digs and playing good defense all day. “But then it ail kind of fell apart,” said Sturgeon. “We played like a very different team." Coloma came out a little intimidating and took two frum the Panthers 15-7,15-4. Then the pressure got to the Panthers as they needed to take one game from Decatur to continue their day. “We lost it in the mental game," said Sturgeon. “Everybody was concentrating, ‘We’ve gotta win. We’ve gotta win.’” Decatur took both games and ended the Panthers day 5-9, 15­ 5. Monday, Dec. 30 the team got together with coach Sturgeon and set some new goals. To play up to their potential as a team, with a good focus and no hesitation. “A lot will be mentally preparing to be strong,” says Sturgeon. “Transferring the practice into games." The girls have a while to work on it. The next time they step up to the net will be Thursday Jan. 9 for a tri-meet with Vicks­ burg and Comstock at Vicksburg. NO ROAMING OR LONG-DISTANCE CHARGES There shall be a meeting of the duty elected Precinct Delegates and the At-Large Delegates to the County Convention at 7.00 p.m. on Tuesday. January 7. 2003 at the Barry County Courts and Law Conference Room, 206 W. Court St., Hastings. Ml. The purpose of this meeting shall be to elect Delegates and Alternates to the January 24-25. 2003 Slate Convention to be held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. Only Precinct Delegates elected at the August 6, 2002 Primary Election, the last recent Republican nominees for County and State Legislative offices and Precinct Delegates seated on a permanent basis at the current August County Conventions will be seated at this con­ vention. Candidates that are unsuccessful in the Primary are invited to attend the Convention. ---------------- Plus---------------3500 Night & Weekend Home Minutes* Mark W. Englerth. Chairman Barry County Executive Committee • Do not apply nationwide Promotional offer require* 1-year service agreement. -ALLTEL I 800 A-LLTIL9 www alltei c o rn Arc you connected'’ IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALLTEL WIRELESS CUSTOMERS: CwtonMn who have not yet had their phone rvprogyammd from area code (616) to (269) will need to do to by February 15th in order to continue service without intanuptton. Bring year phone to any AU.TEL ratal store today It only takes a tew minutes and M free. Otto bicWe auth Cmt. Bewtoi tortor, Kato—w, I Ito—. tofk Tfcr— Mwn Vtot ALLTEL at tee 5461 Gull Road. Ste C (269) 342 6655 J275 Beckley Rd. Stoll (269) 979-7000 aiASSF Batea Crete Bares Crete 2675 Henry St. Ste D (231)755-6411 (269) 979-5520 (517)279-1875 2843 Eastern Aw SE (616) 940 0985 5429 Northtend Dr. Ste A (616) 364-1337 50? 1 Mam Si (269) 344-7832 Holland (616)393-6218 StotUtesCdhter (616) 791-8800 (616) 785-1009 3551 Alpine Rd (616) 785-5001 (6wP^9-4049 (616?66M95O (6^918-0034 Classy Ctasw CelLl (231)744-7171 (5S)"fiS*O662 6800 S Wtskadge. Ste M (269)323-7500 2005 Nites Rd (269)983-4999 Wnetess World (616)660-0495 SwJtSmiW SOHOWreiesJ (616)975-7464 IntimN Wireleis Great Lakes CeUar (231) 737-2355 St. Joeenh CgM Cloces (616)983-7000 GreilUks Cehutar (231)893-6300 ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL RECALL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2003 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS ol Rutland Charter Township, notice ® hereby given that a Special Recall Election will be held on Tuesday. January 14. 2003, for ihe purpose of consideration of the recall of Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Roger Vilmon: The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 948-2194 Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the Special Recall Electton by mall may submit an AV appli­ cation by 2:00 p.m., January 11, 2003. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Special Recall Election may vote In person In the Clerk's office up to 4:00 p.m. on January 13, 2003. Robin E. McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township I MORTGAGE BALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL W. THOMPSON and DEBORAH L THOMPSON, husband and wile. Mortgagors, lb TMS MORTGAGE. INC DBA THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee, dated the 18th of October. 1996, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State ot Michigan. on the 25th day of October, 1996 in Uber 676. Page 502. Barry County Records. saM Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Truste* under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 30. 1996. Series 19964) on the 15* day of November. 1997 and recorded in Instrument No. 1022315. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy Seven Thousand Six Hundred Fifty & 00/100 (677.650 00). and no sul or proceeding at law or in equity having boor, instituted tn recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of February, 2003 at 1 00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hetd). of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on eaid mortgage, with interest thereon at 9 3500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: The West 76 feet ol Lot 31 and the East 10 test of Lot 32 of Kelly's First Addition, accordinn io the recorded plat, thereof in Uber 3 of Plats, of page 94 During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property ts deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated. 1/2/2003 THE BANK OF NEW YORK FABRIZIO A BROOK. PC JONATHAN L ENGMAN(P56364, Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W Big Beaver. Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 362-2600 Pub: 1/2- 1/30 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 2. 2003 - Page 13 Viking spikers get first tourney title Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team got its first tournament championship of the season last Saturday by sweeping through the Lakewood Christmas Invitational. The Vikings went a perfect 6-0 on the day, finally besting Ravenna. 15-8. 15-11. in the tournament's finale. The 15-11 score was only the second time the whole day that a Lakewood opponent would reach double digit points in any game. In the semi's Lakewood got the best of Grand Ledge. 15-5. 15-3. The quarterfinals pitted the Vikings against their JV counterparts. Lakewood’s varsity did what they were supposed to do. earning a 15-5. 15-6 victory. Lakewood left their pool with one of the top seeds after downing Tri-Unity. Wyo­ ming Rogers, and Berrien Springs. Tri-Unity came the closest of anyone to taking a game from the Vikings, but Lake­ wood prevailed 15-7.15-13. The Vikings opened pool play with two quick victories over Berrien Springs 15-4. 15-7. and Rogers 15-5. 15-5. Lakewood's JV had a tough day. playing with varsity schools. The young Vikings finished the day 0-6. Lakeview wins Delton jayvee tourney title Viking Jessie Buche bumps it up . (Photo by Perry Hardin) At Delton's JV volleyball tournament last Saturday the Panthers managed to take two games from Lawton in pool play, but couldn't quite make it into the final bracket. Also in the Panthers pool was Lakeview, who went on to win the tournament. Lakeview was perfect in pool play, as were Portage Centra) and Kalamazoo Central. Lakeview bested Thomapple Kellogg in the first round of the tournament, then topped both Portage and Kalamazoo to take the tournament title. In pool play. Delton dropped two games to Otsego, and two to Lakeview. TK celebrates holidays by besting Red Arrows by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The first half decided nothing as the two varsity boys’ basketbail teams. TK and Lowell, came back out onto the floor tied at 30, but the Trojans scored seven points in the first 44 seconds of the second half and held off Lowell to lead the rest of the way and win 62-57. TK knocked down five 3-pointers in the second half, including one by Mark Rolison at the buzzer to end the third quarter. His three tied the Trojans biggest lead of the night, seven points, and the lead never got back to under five points. Rolison lied for the team high in scoring with teammate Brett Knight, both had 14 points. All eleven T.ojans who dressed got into the game, and ten of them helped round out the balanced scoring attack. Knight and Rolison were the only Tro­ jans in double digits. Next on the list were Jon Yeazcl and Justin VanSpronscn with seven points apiece. Knight was also the team's leading re­ bounder with 7. VanSpronscn added six steals to his 15 points. Knight scored all nine of his first half points in the first quarter to keep the Tro­ jans in reach after they lost an early 5-0 lead to a pair of Oberlin 3-point buckets. Lowell had a 7-point lead three minutes point total. TK went 6 for 8 at the free throw line in the final minutes as Lowell was forced to foul, and it was enough to wipe out a pair of Red Arrow 3-point buckets in the last 20 seconds. Lowell’s final three, which cut the Tro­ jan lead to five, was tossed in by Sam Oberlin who led Ihe Red Arrow attack with BOWLING SCORES Bowlerettes Carlton Center Bulldozing 33.5-26.5; Bennett Industries 33-27; Railroad Street Mill 32-28; Dean's Dolls 28.5-31.5; Hecker Agency 22-33: Kent Oil & Propane 26-34. Good Games and Series - B. Hathaway 186-508; B. Scobey 192-453; N. Potter 159-439; K. Fouler 195-500; B. Blakclv 178-500; J. Ptllengill 145; S. Drake 166; L. Dawe 179; J. Doster 154-425; K. Doster 129; N. Bechtel 170-452; B. Maker 167; S. Huver 156-375; K. Ebcrlv 157-428; D. Snvder 195-553. Thursday Angels Vamcy s Const. 37.5-26.5; Cedar Creek Groc. 36-28; Farmers Ins. 36-24: B&R Testing 34-26; Pet World 31-33; Shamrock Tavern 30-34: Ma\i Muffler 29.5-34-5; Hastings Bowl 29-35; Blcam Eaves 27.5­ 36.5; Colcmans/Hastings 25.5-38.5. High Games and Series - L. Kendall 171; B. Cuddahec 189 506; L. Barnum 188; P. VanOost 148: N. Tavlor 128;T. Pennington 175; C. Guemscv 204-196; G. Potter 177: L Miller 169; N. Bechtel 178; C. Hurless 144; C. Burpee 175; D. Innes 141;T. Daniels 205-523: G. Oaks 175; L. Perry 193-503; K. Covey 169; R. Brown 160: R. Houghlalin 167. into the second quarter, but TK shipped away as the quarter wore on. Rolison knocked down boh. j of a 1and-1 to tic it at 30 with 36 seconds left in the half. The win pushes the Trojans back to the winning side of the ledger at 3-2 on the sea­ son. The Trojans will try and push their O-K Blue record above .500 as well when they host the Hamilton Hawkeyes on Friday Jan. 3 as conference play gets back underway. Mark Rolison tied for the Trojan lead with 14 points last Friday nignt against Lowell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tomas L Sanchez and Connie Sanchez. Husband and Wife (onginal mortgagors) to Charles F. Curry Company, a Missouri Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 11, 1994. and recorded on January 18. 1994 in Liber 995 on Page 19 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgegee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as nominee for Homes>de Lending Inc., its successor and assigns. Assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001. which was recorded o»i May 14. 2002. in Document No. 1080482. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum o* FORTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 08/100 dollars ($46,729.08). inducing interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on January 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Commencing at a point on the Southerly exten­ sion of the Westerly line of Lot 30 of the recorded plat of Poplar Beach Number 1, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 22. a distance of 25 feet from the Southwest comer of said Lot 30; thence South 84 degrees 30 minutes East 100.46 feet to a point 25 feet South from the Southeast comer of Lot 29 of said plat of Poplar Beach Number 1; thence South on an extension of the Easterly line of said Lot 29. a distance of 171.5 feet for a place ot beginning, thence South on a further extension of said Easterly line of said Lot 29 a distance of 171.44 feet to the waters edge of a lake; thence North 81 degrees 09 minutes 04 seconds West along said waters edge 101.23 feet to a posit on said Southerly extension of the Westerly line of Lot 30; thence North on said Southerly extension of the Westerly line of Lot 30 a distance of 168 40 feet: thence Southeasterly in a straight fine to the place of beginning Subject to a non-exclusive easement for purposes of ingress and egress over the West 25 feet of the aforesaid parcel A that is eppurtenant to and reserved by the grantor to the follo.^ng parcel B Parcel B: Commencing at a point on the Southerly exten­ sion of the Westerly line of Lot 30 of the recorded piat of Poplar Beach Number 1. as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, Page 22. a distance of 25 feet from the Southwest comer of said Lot 30; ttK.-'ce South on an extension of said Westerly line of Lo» 30. a distance of 168.41 feet for a place of begin­ ning. thence North 168.41 feet; thence South 84 degrees 30 minutes East 100.46 feet to a point South 25 feet from the Southeast corner of Lot 29 of said plat of Poplar Beach Number 1. thence South on an extension of the Easterly line of said Lot 29. a distance of 171.5 feet; thence Northwesterly in a straight line to the place of beginning. Also conveying to grantee a non-exclusive easement appurtenant to the aforesaid parcel A for purposes of ingress and egress thereto over the West 25 feet of the aforesaid parcel B. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1304 Interested Purchasers: www.midlandmortgagvco.com/forectosure Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File •200230691 Team M (1/2/03) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. Madden Jr and Christy M Madden, husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated July 23. 2001 and recorded August 1. 2001 in Doc# 1064016, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Nme Hundred Forty-Two and 49/100 Dollars ($66,942 49) including interest at the rale of 10 9% per annum Under the power of sale contained tn the mort­ gage and the statures ol the Slate ol Michigan notice ts hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan al 100 p.m on January 30. 2003 The premises are located m the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2. Block 10. Damei Striker 's Addition to the Qty. formerly Village of Hastings.^^ny County, M,ch‘9an acc<yd,n9 10 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL A §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated December 26. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Amenquest Mortgage Corporation, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 214.0565 (1/23) THIS FIRM 18 A DEBT CQLUECTPR ATTEMPTING IQ GQLLEGT A DEBT. ANY FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUH.QfBCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage r.iade by Donald A Starner Sr and Mary E. Grooten-Stamer. his wife, to First Finance, mortgagee, dated April 24. >997 and recorded April 29. 1997 in Uber 692. Page 730. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Frost Company of California NA tn/ assignment sub­ mitted to and recorded by the Barry County R'^jister of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Three and 61/100 Dollars ($67,323.61) including interest at the rate of 12% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage w* be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on February 6, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing al the West 1/4 ot post of frac tional Section 1. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan, and running thence East along the East and West 1/4 line. 867 00 feet to the point ol beginning of this description, thence North 330.00 feet; thence East 660 00 feet; thence South 330 00 feet to said 1/4 line, thence West thereon. 660.00 feet to beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the pr operty and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated January 2. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 2091787 Pub" 1/2-1/30 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce Hunter and Renee Hunter, husband and wife as joint tenants (original mortgagors) to Long Beach Mortgage Company. Mortgagee dated May 17. 1999, and recorded on June 1. 1999 in Uber Document No 1030411 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank, a National Banking Association, as Trustee for the Ace Secunties Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust 1999-LB2. Assignee by an assignment dated April 23. 2002. which was recorded on December 4. 20G2. m Uber Document No 1092966. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN AND 46/100 dol­ lars ($122,214 46). including interest at 10 490% per annum Under the power of sale contained r said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m., on January 30. 2003 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as Lot 5. and the South 1/2 of Lot 4. Solomon Addition Village of MtodtevAe. securing to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 61. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated December 26. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File #200132631 Team F (1-16) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Julia Carpenter Chandler, a single woman (original mortgagors) to EqurCredlt. Mortgagee, dated December 16.1999. and recorded on December 27. 1999 In Document No. 1039501. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX AND 49/100 dollars ($84,006.49). including interest at 11.850% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and Itestatote in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be forectoeed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p Jn., on January 23.2003. Said premises are situated in QTY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Aben Johnson's Addition No. 1. to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 48. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shafi be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte #200232052 Team R (1/9) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted for the purpose of test­ ing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs, which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the SPECIAL RECALL ELECTION to be held on Tuesday. January 14. 2003. in Rutland Charter Township. Barry County The Public Accuracy Test win be held at: Rutland Charier Township HjII 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 on Tuesday, January 7, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. For further intom-i'tion contact Robin E McKenna. Clerk (269) 948-2194 BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! We would like to thank all of our valued customers for placing their trust in us in 2002. We look forward to serving all of your financial needs in 2003. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 2, 2003 Engler won’t “sully reputation” by signing compact by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Outgoing Gov. John Engler has refused to sign a gaming compact with the Gun Lake Trioe, saying his relationship with three investors in the tribe’s proposed Bradley casino has called into question his motives in relation to the compact. It's now up to Governor-elect Jennifer Granholm to decide on whether she will sign the compact. She was quoted this week on public radio as saying that because the state is facing a $1.8 billion deficit, compacts with casinos might be one way of raising needed cash. Tribe spokesman Leland Bassett said Monday that the tribe has not been in con­ tact with the new governor and does not know how she feels about the proposed ca­ sino. When asked if he thought she would sign the compact, he replied, **I wouldn’t attempt to speak for the new governor." However, he said, “we look forward to working with Governor-elect Granholm to complete the (casino approval) process, which will benefit the people and school children of Michigan as well as the citizens of Allegan and Barry counties and south­ western Michigan." Bassett pointed out that Engler said in a six-page letter explaining his decision that the compact has merit and should be signed, and that Engler will recommend to Granholm that she sign the compact. Engler wouldn’t sign it, he said, because “some have seized upon this situation in­ volving the compact as an opportunity to sully my reputation. I will not allow them to succeed. Therefore, while I believe that h is inevitable that the Gun Lake Tribe will have gambling, that the legislature acted properly, and that the compact should be executed, I decline to sign it." Engler explained that "outside investors Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT *» DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter I. Baker and Sandra M Baker, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Amera Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 25. 1999. and recorded on June 1. 1999 in Document No. 1030440 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDER­ AL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States ol America, as assignee by an assignment dated November 8. 2002. which was recorded on November 23. 2002, in Document »No 1092270 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SIX THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 38/100 dollars (S66.656.38). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained .in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pzn.. on January X . 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel desenbed as beginning at a point on the North line ol Section 16 which is North 89 degrees 50 minutes 35 seconds West 1320.00 feet from the North 1/4 comer, thence South 00 degrees 51 minutes 04 seconds West 495.0 fee* parallel with the East line ol said Northwest 1/4. thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 35 seconds West 150.0 feet thence North 00 degrees 51 minutes 04 seconds East 495.0 feet, thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 35 seconds East 150.0 feet along the North line of said Section 16 to point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Team J (1/16/03) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Kevin S. Phenix and Tracy L Phenix, husband and wife, of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and Bond Mortgage A Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S E Grand Rapids. Michigan 49537 dated January 15.1998. and recorded on April 13. 1998, Docket No 1010331 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there ts now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Nine Thousand One Hundred Eleven DoHars and Sixty Seven Cents (S29 11! 67) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute m such case made and provided, on January 30. 2003. al 1 00 p.m. the undersigned will sen at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan that being the place of hoktmn the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at pubic venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wit.n the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney's fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21 Town 3 North. Range 8 West desenbed as: commencing 28 rods East of the Northwest cor••er of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 21. in the center of Center road, thence South 198 feet for the place of beginning, thence East 191 feet, thence South 196 feet, thence West 191 feet, thence North 198 feet to the piece of beginning Together with an existing nght of way for ingress and egress as revealed in Liber 354 on Page 343 whch has an address of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned with MCL 600 3241 tn which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation 2007 Eastern S.E Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated December 19. 2002 Dratted by William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N W Suite 2C5-C Grand Rapids. M! 49503 (616)458-1315 (1/18) Default having been made for more than thirty (30) days and the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Jeffrey P. Hesteriy. a single man. to Robert J. DeBoer and Lois C. DeBoer, husband and wife of 1935 Wealthy S£.. Grand Rapids. Michigan. Mortgagee, dated the 28th day of April, 1994, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County o' Barry and State of Michigan on the 28th day of April 1994. in Uber 603 on Page 242, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest the sum of $41,699.00 and an attorneys fee as provided tor in said Mortgage, and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the money as secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof and the entire sum claimed due is. as of the date hereof, fuOy due and payable. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in saiu Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on the 16th of January 2003, at 1.-00 p.m., local time, the undersigned will, immediately inside the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State St, Hastings. Michigan, (that being the piece for the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), sell at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, the premises described in said Mortgage for so much thereof which may be necessary to pay foe amount due on sakf Mortgage, with ten percent interest and al legal costs, charges, and expelses, together with said attorneys lee, and also any sum or sums which may be paid and are by Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in foe premises, which premises are described as fol­ lowing. to-wit LOT 308 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE, OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. commonly known as: 235 E. MB Street Tax I.D.: 08-55-001-114-00 During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, foe property may be redeemed except in foe event foe property is determtoed to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 (a), in which case the property may be redeemed dur­ ing foe thirty (30) days immediately foflowtog the sale. ROBERT J. DEBOER AND LOIS C. DEBOER. MORTGAGEE BY: RHOADES MCKEE Date: December 3,2002 David E. Bevins (P48955) 161 Ottawa, N.W., Ste. 600 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 616-235-3500 (1-2) Notice of Mortgage Forocfoaure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cfifford J. Gerwig. a married man as his sole and sepa­ rate property and Carol S Gerwig. his wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee lor CTX Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated May 30, 2001, and recorded on June 7.2001 in Document Number 1060999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 90/100 dollars ($118,546.90), including interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of thr. at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on January 23. 2003. &wd premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as. Lot 15. Leohr's Landing, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 61 Together with an easement for the benefit of Lots 1 thru 4. inclusive. 13 thru 15, inclusive. and Lots 33 thru 35. inclusive over part of Lot 37 of Leohr's Landing 91 desenbed as: Commencing at a point on Lakeview Road at the comer of Lots 37 and 38 of the plat of Leohrs Landing No. 1; thence Southeasterly on the Westerly lot line of Lot 37. 20 feet for the point of beginning, thence Northwesterly on said lot line 20 feet; thenceneerty on the lot hne common to Lots 37 and 38 of said plat to the Easterly hne of Lot 37; thence South 41 degrees 17 East on Said Easterly line a distance of 60 feet, thence Southwesterly to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated December 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200224389 VA Team F (1/243) who have a stake in the proposed Gun Lake casino include three long-time personal friends of mine, Bart LaBelle, Sid Smith and Jim Fabiano. I appointed Mr. La Belle to serve on the State Transportation Com­ mission as chairman, and appointed both Mr. Smith and Mr. Fabiano to serve on the Board of Trustees of Central Michigan University. My history with these men from Mt. Pleasant and their relatively re­ cent involvement in the efforts of the Gun Lake Tribe has led to whispers, inaccurate accusations and speculation about my role with respect to the compact. Contrary to claims that have been made, neither I nor anyone in my administration was involved in negotiating the Gun Lake Tribe’s com­ pact (or) securing votes for its passage." Neither do they have “any financial interest whatsoever in the tribe’s casino venture,” Engler said. “In fact, no one from my office had even seen the compact until after the Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT1ON WE OBTAlN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in foe conditions ol a mortgage made by James E. Nielsen, A Single Man (original mortgagors) to AmeriRrst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 2. 1999. and recorded on September 7. 1999 Instrument No. 1034981 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and re-record­ ed on November 19. 1999 in Instrument • 1038253, Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated September 2, 1999, which was recorded on October 6, 1999, in Instrument No. 1036237. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 92/100 dollars ($68,826.92). including Interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a safe of foe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of foerr., at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 pm.. on January 16.2003. Said promises are situated In VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: All that part of Lot 6 lying North of Highway, also the West 1/2 of Lot 4 and also a strip of land 6 feet wide off the Soufo side of the West 1/2 of Let 1, al in Block 2S jOH N. Keefer's addition to the Village of Middteviffa, according to foe record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 1 of Plats on Page 12. The redemptton period shall be 6 month(s) from foe date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case foe redemption period shall be 30 days from foe date ot such sate. Dated: December 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Tear.. S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 F4e *200128353 Team S (1/2/03) House had already passed its resolution of approval. I am confident my administration has acted in this manner honorably and with integrity ” Engler said that “the reality is that the Gun Lake Tribe will inevitably open a ca­ sino. Under federal law, the decision as to whether a tribe will be able to conduct gaming is made when the tribe receives federal recognition. The question today, then, is whether the state is better off with or without the compact with the Gun Lake Tribe that was approved by the legislature. In this compact, the tribe is agreeing to be limited to one facility, in a specifically identified location, to adopt as tribal law numerous state laws providing protection for employees and customers, and to share revenue with local governments and the state School Aid Fund. As with previous compacts, the state would not become em­ broiled in the tribal casino business, leaving regulation primarily to the tribe and the federal government, with appropriate cau­ tionary statements given to customers. I be­ lieve that this compact has merit.” Engler said that had there not been lan­ guage in the compact requiring the gover­ nor’s signature, that signature would not be needed. “The Michigan Court of Appeals, in upholding compacts approved in 1998, recently held that compacts can be ap­ proved by resolutions of the legislature," Engler wrote. “A careful analysis of the court’s opinion reveals that state law does not require a governor’s signature for the state to be bound to a tribal gaming com­ pact." Engler said in his letter that he initially opposed signing any more casino compacts after Jan. 1, 1999. He believed then that court cases were strengthening the states' ability to limit such compacts, he said. However, "recent developments in federal law have not advanced the interests of the stales." He said a Sept. 2002 Michigan Ap­ peals Court decision affirmed that the state is required to negotiate a compact with the tribe once the casino land is held in trust. The tribe is currently waiting for the Bu­ reau of Indian Affairs to approve the tribe’s trust application for 146 acres on the comer of M-179 and U.S. 131. The BIA has com­ pleted an Environmental Assessment of the casino site and invited people to comment on the assessment. The comment period was originally 30 days from Nov. 26, the day the assessment was released. But now the comment period has been extended an­ other 45 days. The environmental assessment is largely favorable to the casino, saying it will have no major environmental, social or other detrimental ’mpacts on the surrounding area. However, opposition to the casino has been intense, with those opposing saying everything from the casino will create more gambling addicts to the casino will take business away from Grand Rapids. At the last minute in the second week of Decem­ ber, both the state House and Senate passed casino resolutions that asked the governor to execute a compact already negotiated and on file in the House and Senate. The compact gave the state eight percent of ca­ sino electronic game revenue and local mu­ nicipalities two percent of electronic reve­ nues. Unlike 11 other casino compacts ap­ proved previously, the Gun Lake Tribe compact stipulates that state dollars will go into the School Aid Fund, that the tribe will pay the state taxes it collects on cigarettes, and that the tribe promises to only build one casino on the designated acreage. Engler said “I believe the Gun Lake compact approved by the legislature has merit and should be signed.” If it is not signed, he said, one of four things will hap­ pen: 1) The federal court will impose a com­ pact on the state. 2) The US. Secretary of the Interior will impose a compact. 3) The tribe will start a Class III Las Vegas-style casino without a compact, then sue the federal government to block the federal law requiring a compact, a tactic that has been followed successfully in other states. 4) The tribe will open a Class II casino, which limits gambling to bingo and certain card games. "Opponents of a casino for the Gun Lake Tribe would have the state refuse to enter a compact, forcing the tribe to choose be­ tween the above options," Engler wrote. “Ultimately, opponents hope to delay any casino until either Congress or the state takes steps to prevent the tribe from gam­ ing. Given our experience, this seems highly unlikely. Even assuming that changes to (the federal law governing In­ dian gaming) could pass the Congress in the face of the enormous pressure brought to bear by tribes and the gaining industry, even the most stridently anti-gaming amendments being offered would not keep a tribe from being able Io open a casino when that tribe is in a state that allows full­ scale commercial casinos for non-lndians and has compacts with 11 other tribes. “Under federal law as it exists today and is likely to exist well into the future, the only way to truly prevent tribal gaming is to repeal the numerous state laws that allow non-lndians to offer gaming. This, in fact, is precisely what legislators in Connecticut are attempting to do. Given the financial impact of casinos in Detroit, and the reve­ nue to the city that would be lost if those casinos closed (and the corresponding ef­ fect on state revenue sharing), there seems little chance that the voters will repeal (a state referendum regarding Indian gaming in Michigan), lei alone end charitable gam­ ing, the lottery, redemption games and other gaming permitted under Michigan law." Engler’s statement was issued late Mon­ day afternoon, the last day Engler and Iris staff spent in office. Bassett said the Gun Lake Tribe, offi­ cially known as the Match-E-Be-Nash-SheWish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, is “dis­ appointed that Gov. Engler has declined to sign the Gun Lake casino compact, which received recent overwhelming legislative support." Nevertheless, he said, “we look forward to opening the Gun Lake casino so that we can bring more than 4,300 badly needed jobs, local supplier purchases, local and state revenue sharing, economic devel­ opment and a proven recreational attraction to this part of the state." THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by David C. Smith and Laurie A Smith, husband and wile, to United Companies Lending Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 5, 1999 and recorded February 16.1999 to Uber 1025237, Page 1. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Weils Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA. as Trustee tor Certificate hold­ ers of Bear Steams Asset Backed Securities. Inc. Asset Backed Certificates, senes 2OOO-2by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three and 50/100 Dollars ($123,573.5 including interest at the rate of 8 375% c** annum Under the power of safe contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan Tt 1 00 pm. on January 30. 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are oesenoeo as Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 West; thence North 00 degrees 32 minutes West, along the East line of said Section 23; a distance ot 1385 00 feet; thence West along the North line of Willson Drive 660 00 feet to the true place of beginning, thence continuing West along said North line. 366 67 feet; thence North 00 degrees 32 minutes West, parallel with the East section Ime. 594 00 feet, thence East parallel with the North line of sad Willson Drive. 366 67 feet, thence South 00 degrees 32 minutes West 594 00 feet to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd partv buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated December 26, 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA. as Trustee for Certificate holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities. Inc Asset Backed Certificates senes 2000-2 . As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 199 082! (1/23) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kefiy O. Cote, a Married Person and Comte F. Cote, His Wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2000. and recorded on July 25. 2000 in Doc. *1047212, Barry County Records, Michigan, and wee assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp., a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated February 22,2001, which was recorded on March 26. 2001, In Doc. S1057213. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe date hereof foe sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED THIRTY-ONE AND 31/100 dollars ($114,73131). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and foe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of foe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Ml, at 140 pm., on January 23,2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lot 1039. except the East 20 feet and the South 1/2 of Lot 1040 of foe dty. for­ merly Village of Hastings, according to ths recorded plat thereof in Uber A of Plats, on Page 1. The redemption period shall be 6 monfo(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated. December 12,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200233154 Team S (1/9) INFORMATION WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONIBCT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage metis by Brock E. Walther, a smgte person (original mortgagors) to Wefts Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. IA/a Norwest Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated Juno 11.1999. and recorded on Juno 16.1999 in fostrument No. 10312C4 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is chimed to bo due al foe date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY ANO 83/100 dofiars ($96,160.83), including interest at 7.500% per Under the power of sale nontainod In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be forectoeed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. al 140 pm. on January 30, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing al foe Center of M-79 in the Village of Qutoiby where the road North intersects the highway; thence West along the center of the highway 185 Foot tor the piece of beginning; thence North 424 Feet more or Iocs, to the Rightof-Wsy of the Kent. Barry and Eaton Railroad; thence West 150 Foot; thence Soufo 437 Foot, more of lose, to foe esnterfins of East Quimby Road (M-79); thence East 150 Foot to the Place of Beginning, afl being in the Section 26. Town 3 North. Rango 8 West Barry County Records. i no redemption penoa snas oe o monuxsj from foe date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated December 26. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate #200232708 Team D (1/16) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 2. 2003 - Page 15 SCHOOLS, continued from page 2 This school year saw the first layoffs in several years by the Hastings district, but nut because of financial concerns. A reduc­ tion in enrollment in the high school Career Technical Education Department resulted in the layoff of an industrial education teacher. Another teacher, laid off for a short time while issues with another person’s certification were sorted out, was rein­ stated. Another industrial arts teacher was, in ef­ fect, fired. The board refused to grant sec­ ond year metal shop teacher Dave Hagon tenure. Hagon filed a claim with the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, saying that he has a disability and was dis­ criminated against by the district. Hagon also challenged a decision by the Hastings School Board to reinstate Jason Hoefler, a shop and video production in­ structor at the high school who was arrested last February on charges of drunk driving and possession of marijuana. Hoefler sub­ sequently pleaded guilty to lesser charges and eventually had his record cleared of the drug charge. He was suspended for the rest of the 2001-2002 school year, but the board voted to reinstate him for the 2002-2003 school year. Hagon said the district has a zero tolerance drug policy and the decision to reinstate Hoefler violated (hat policy. The board was split in its vote to reinstate Hoefler, with those voting in favor saying he deserved a second chance. The terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, the shootings at Columbine High School and other incidents of school violence continued to have an impact on school policies and procedures. Last February the school board approved a new policy that says Hastings students can be punished if they hear students mak­ ing threats against teachers, administrators or other students and fail to report the threats. Students must also report to admin­ istrators if they witness any other discipli­ nary violations by students. The student handbook covers a wide range of violations of school policy, including running in the halls, drinking pop outside the cafeteria during school hours and using vulgar lan­ guage, as well as more serious violations like possessing weapons or illegal drugs. School Superintendent Carl Schoessci said the new policy does not promote “snitching.” The district “has always had an expectation that if there were threats, stu­ dents would tell us about it. We just de­ cided we’d put it in black and white.” Schoessci said the new policy was passed because of incidents of school violence where threats before the incidents occurred went unreported. ThoScpt.il Uirroful attacks prompted revising of a school policy regarding access to student records. Previously U.S. attor­ neys had to get parents* permission to get access to student records. A new federal law allows U.S. attorneys access to the re­ cords without parental permission. The school district had to revise its policy to re­ flect the new federal law. Schoessci said. In another measure to ensure students are provided a safe and secure learning envi­ ronment, Hastings Middle School pur­ chased handbooks that contain 30 character traits that help make successful students. Middle schoolers are spending time with home room teachers going over the charac­ ter traits and discussing them. Students are learning the importance of such things as being respectful and responsible, being kind, patient and tolerant, and being cheer­ ful, trustworthy and fair, etc. Teaching such traits can help teachers foster a positive school atmosphere that is less likely to pro­ duce incidents of violence, administrators say. 1 The district’s alternative education pro­ grams experienced major change this past year. Declining enrollment in the Opportu­ nity Center, which served students with se­ rious behavior issues, required the district "Somebody's really got their heads screwed on right with this thing," (Hastings Community Educatuion and Recreation Center) "It's going to look terrific." • to close the Opportunity Center and place remaining students at the Turnaround Cen­ ter, the district’s alternative education pro­ gram. The Turnaround Center then moved from its quarters south of Hastings near the Thomapple River to modular classrooms on the high school campus. The district continued to be impacted by state and federal legislation governing school performance. New federal No Child Left Behind legislation and the state Educa­ tion Yes school assessment program have put many performance requirements on dis­ tricts. A major portion of both programs are the Michigan MEAP tests. In order for members of the public to un­ derstand the tests better, Hastings joined other school districts across the state in a “Take the Test Day.” Parents, educators, local officials, and other members of the community spent time learning what stu­ dents must know in order to answer ques­ tions on the state standardized tests. The Michigan MEAPS have come under fire for being too “high-end" and not re­ flecting what a student actually learns in school. While some taking the sample MEAPS said they were easy, others thought they were difficult and sympathized with school staff members trying to provide a rounded curriculum to students at the same time they are working to ensure their students do well on the MEAP tests. In Hastings, alignment of the curriculum to the MEAPS has paid off. For two years in a row the district has won Golden Apple awards for improvements in MEAP scores. This year Centra) and Pleasantview elcmentaries were recipients of the aw;.rd. Each school will receive a S 10,000 cash prize. This past year the Hastings School Board also approved a switch in the sports teams the district plays. In 2003 the district will play Middleville, Wayland, Caledonia, South Christian. Byron Center. Wyoming Park and Holland Christian. This realign­ ment followed an earlier realignment of the OK conference so the district would play teams closer geographically and competi­ tively. Each fall, the school district kicks off a new year with a business/industry educa­ tion luncheon. This year’s guest speaker, psychologist and humorist Dane Wysocki, provided a much-needed message to those dealing with the many issues facing educa­ tors, parents, and students. Wysocki said, “lighten up ” Life isn’t so bad if you take time to look at it through the innocent and often humorous eyes of a child, Wysocki said. Tm not asking you to act like a child,” Wysocki said. “I’m not saying that the next time Carl says *1 need that MEAT report’ you say ‘Make me.’” However, he said, he is asking educators to use humor as a tool to lead youth. “The gift of laughter is something you can share for ill your upcoming years.” U/ipter Opep Jlouse Pierce Cedar Creek institute Cary Saturday and Sunday, January 11 ■ 12 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 2002-23598-NC In the manor ol Lindsey Rachael Reed TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the followtng TAKE NOTICE: On February 5. 2003. at 9:30 a m. in the Family Division Courtroom. 206 W Court St . Ste 302. Hastings, Ml before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge, a hearing will be held on the petition for change ot name ot Lindsey Rachael Reed to Lindsey Eleanor Reed 12/2702 Lindsey Rachael Reed 4961 Walnut R«dge Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (269)721-9026 (1/2) Notice of Mortgage Foradoaura Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OTRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bertram C. Wiggins and Karon A. Wiggins (original mort­ gagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 19.1998. and recorded on September 8. 1998 in Uber Document No. 1017562 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Homeside Lending, Inc., a Division ot Washing­ ton Mutual Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated August 18. 1998. which was recorded on September 23, 1998. in Document No. 1018333, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTH-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND 27/100 dollars ($71.12827). including interest at 7.375% per annum. Urtoer the pov*' of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given foal said mort­ gage will be forectoeed by a 8w*e of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 pjn., on January 30, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and am described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 30. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds West on the West Section me. 665.38 feet to foa North Hne of the South haff of the North haff of the Northwest fractional quarter of said Section 30; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East on the North Hne of said South haff of the North half. 971.00 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing South 89 degrees 19 mtoutes 50 seconds East on said Hne. 950.00 feet, thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds West parallel to the West Section line, 661.84 feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes 16 seconds West on the South Hne of said South half of the North halt, 500.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 44 seconds East. 304.00 feet; thence North 89 decree# 23 minutes 16 seconds West 450.00 foot thence North 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East. 357.84 feet to the place ot beginning. Subject to an easement tor ingross, ogress and puMc utili­ ties over the North 66 foot of foe South 104 foot of the above parcel Together with an easement for ingress and egress and public utilities over a 66 toot wide strip ol land, foe Soufo Hne being described as commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner ot ths above described parcel ol land; thence North 00 dogroes 36 minutes 44 seconds East 38.0 feet to the place ot beginning ot said ease­ ment; thence the Soufo Hne ot said easement runs North 89 degrees 23 minutes 16 seconds West. 1921.0 feet to the West Section line and the point of ending of said easement The redemption period shall bo 6 rnonth(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from ths date of such sals. Dated: December 19,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200225713 Team J (1/1 BAB) Listen to a presentation. Dormant. Not Dead, by Dr. Gary Pierce at 12 and 2 p.m. Participate in a snowman building competition from (The contest will go on even if there ts no snow. Check out this unique way of building a snowman) Sundtv Only • Enjoy a tasty Sunday Brunch from 11:30 • 2 p m. Call (289) 721 -4472 for reservations and prices. • Meet Bill Steffen, meteorologist from WOOD TV 8 as he dis cusses fascinating weather facts at I pm MQfiIGAGE_SAU Default has been made m ihe conditions o’ a mortgage made by Richard G Sunior and Debra S. Sumor. husband and wife, to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. mortgagee, dated Decembe. 16. 1999 and recorded January 3. 2000 tn Uber 1039754. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California. N A. As Custodian Or Trustee by assignment doted December 21. 1999 and recorded on Minch 17. 2000 in Uber 1042197. Barry County Records. There is claimed to w due on such mortgage the sum ol One Hucc.oo Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Five &id 15/100 Dollars ($106,635.15) including inter ar the rate of 13.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wid be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue at the Barry County Courthouse irr Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 1.-00 p.m. on January 9. 2003 The premises arc located >n the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 ot Lots 1166 and 1167 of the City of Hastings, formerly Village, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is detei mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol the sale The fo^Uuting mortgagee can rescind (he sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a sknuitaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 5.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California. NA, As Custodian Or Trustee . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Mi 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 209.1119 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MNJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Holland and Jackie Holland, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to EquiCredtt Corporation of America. Mortgagee, dated December 27. 1999. and recorded on January 5, 2000 in Document No. 1039830, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al tt« date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED TWELVE AND 53/100 dollars ($134,41253). including interest at 11200% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be forectoeed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1 .*00 p.m.. on January 23, 2003. Said premises aro situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in Section 10 and 11, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11, and running thence East 713 feet along the South Hne of Section 11; thence North 4 degrees 19 minutes West 510.1 feet along the center Hne of Cobb Road; thence North 00 degrees 19 min­ utes West 902 feet along the center of Cobb Road to foe true place of beginning; thence West 1115.4 tost paraMel with foe Soufo Hne Ol Sectinn 11; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 225 feet parallel with ths East line of Section 11; thence East 1116 feet parallel with the Soufo Hne of Section 11. to foe center Hne of Cobb Road, thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes East 225 feet to foe place of beginning. The redemption period shatt be 12 tnonth(s) frpm the date of such sale. Dated: December 12,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fla #200213991 Team R (1/9) Delton Hastings • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Felpausch • X-Press • Old Time Bakery • Penn-Nook Gifts • Plumb’s • R& J’s • Tom’s Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny's General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Mitch’s Superette Market Nashville • • • • • I THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations Come and check out wi.at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute has to offer this winter. Enjoy over five miles of nature trails by hiking, cross country skiing or snowshoeing. A limited number of snowshoes are available for rent. Vww our exhibit of black bear biology Touch and hold a black bear skin and its skull! Sigh up to win great prizes. Relax by the fireplace while reading a book or playing a board game. Make a kids craft project. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A. Hickey and Karen E. Hickey . husband and wife (original mortgagors) to MMS Mortgage Services. LTD. Mortgagee, dated January 29. 2001. and recorded on February 12, 2001 in Liber Document • 1054862 on Pago in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. Assignee by an assignment dated February 2. 2001, which was recorded on February 12. 2001, in Uber Document • 1054863 on Page . Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND 78/100 dollars ($91,166.78), including interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be forectoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1CJ PM. on January 16.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of Acker's Point, according to the plat thereof recorded in liber 2 of Plats on Page 73. in Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, togetiwr with fart of Pont road and part of Lot 4 as shown in said plat, more par­ ticularly described as: beginning at foe Northwest comer of said Lot 2, running thenco South 1 degree 30 minutes West 76.50 feet to the Southwest comer of said Lot 2; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 132 feet to the Southeast comer ot said Lot 2; thence South 1 degrees 30 minutes West 20 feet to the South Hue of point road; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 140.02 feet along sard South line; thence North 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds West 67.08 feet to the Southeast comer of Lot 4 of said Plat; thence North 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds West 5.00 feet thence North 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds East 24.13 feet thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 2.95 feet thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 13.50 feet to foe place of beginning; and together wrth rights of ingress and egress in easement F as hereinafter described. Easement "F* a strip of land in varying width being a part ol Lots 4 and 5 and a part of Point Road in the Supervisor's Plat of Acker's Point in Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 73, described as foltows: commencing at the Northwesi corner of Lot 3 of said plat and run­ ning thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 13.50 feet along the Westerly prolongation of the North Hne of said Lot 3 tor the true piece of begin­ ning; thence South 01 degree 30 minutes West 68 95 feet; thence South 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds West 24.13 feet; thence South 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East 5.00; thence South 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East 56.21 feet; thence Northwesterly 15.25 feet along the arc of a curve to the nght of radius 35.00 feet; the chord of which bears North 33 degrees 45 minutes 20 West 15.11 feet; thence continuing Northwesterly 51.79 feet along foe arc of a curve to the right of radius 185.00 feet, foe chord ol which bears North 13 degrees 15 min­ utes 24 seconds West 51.62 feet; thence North 19 degrees 38 minutes 26 seconds East 23.47 feet; thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 83.47 feet to the Northwesterly Hne of said Lot 4; thence North 51 degrees 45 minutes East 5.85 leet to the Northernmost comer of said Lot 4; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 19.97 feet thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 6.5 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from foe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 12.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Mi 48025 File# 200233313 Team C (1/02/03) Little's Country Store Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End • Cloverdale General Store • Banfield General Store • Gillett’s Bait & Tackle • Woodland Express • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery • Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling • Goldsworthy’s, Inc., Hickory Comers • Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • Lacey Store • Vermontville Grocery • Fein’s Food & Beverage • Fine Lake Party Store • Dowling Cookie Store Lake Odessa • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Slart Prairievilie General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery • • • >■ • Middleville Speedy Mart Speedway Greg’s Get It and Go . Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Middleville • Lake-0 Shell • Carl’s Market Gun Lake Freeport • L&Ts • Our Village General Store �Page 1S - Th, Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 2. 2003 MEETINGS, continued from page 1 controversy a good share of 2002. For $519,500, Ihe county purchased 6.75 acres at 1330 N. Broadway (M-43) on the southwest comer of Woodlawn in Hastings for the projects. The land includes the for­ mer Peace Community Church, which is being renovated for the COA. Another part of the land is the Health Department site. Controversy erupted when some citizens wanted to keep the health department and COA in the downtown Hastings area and other citizens objected to having a larger COA facility in Hastings instead of satellite facilities in neighboring communities. Some objected to the purchase of the Woodlawn/M-43 property because it will remove the land from the tax rolls and they argued that the county already owns prop­ erty they think is suitable for the site. “I’m glad we made a decision on the health department building and the COA building.” MacKenzie said. It certainly wasn’t an easy decision, and there was a debate on whether it was a good one by certain people. By and large, I think it was a decision that had to be made. 1 think the worst thing a group of elected officials could do is to refuse to make any decision because they arc afraid someone will criti­ cize them...I think this is a decision that will benefit the entire community in the long run...It's going to meet the continuing demands for those services.” Construction and remodeling are pro­ gressing according to schedule. He was suiprised by the controversy that surrounded the Animal Shelter building a few years ago, but he said the negative feedback and strong emotions regarding plans and the location for the new health department and COA did not take him by surprise. “If anything, I might have been surprised...and a little annoyed...at how long LOST: German Shepherd, black & tan male, last seen December 24th, south of Hastings, Mixer Rd. Reward. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes at cost. Save thousands. 1 yr. free lot rent to qualified buyers. Located iiiside the Meadow Stone mobile home park. Meadow Stone Homes, behind Seif Chevrolet. (269)948-2387. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharp* 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. CaU for details (800)672-9604 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: some of the opposition stuck to their nega­ tive campaigning toward the project. It seems like usually when a decision has been made and it’s a final decision, com­ missioners and the public say: ‘we might not have liked it but we’ll rally around the decision and get this project done as best we can.' fhal really didn’t happen with this project. It seems like the negative elements worked pretty hard to disrupt the project all the way along. It only stopped when physi­ cal construction began on the site. But, that’s all part of the process that govern­ ment is about...” Mackenzie said. “It’z absolutely the peoolc’s right to be as negative as they want to be about a deci­ sion the government makes. That’s the rea­ son our country was set up the way it is, so that people could settle their grievances with words as opposed to bullets. It works very we)!...I can’t say any of the people on the other side of the issue did anything that they weren’t entitled to do. I just hope that in the end everybody will benefit from the projects. 1 think they will. “I think we’re going to be in pretty good shape now for buildings,” he said. Because of the population growth, “more people will require more services, and while we have adequate buildings, we really don’t have extra space.” He wants to plan for future growth now, however, to hopefully avoid calamities when more space is needed. “The (county) budget has been another accomplishment that maybe we don’t think about,” he said. “The state of Michigan is in such terrible financial shape. Many counties and municipalities across the state have faced troubles of their own, in some degree because of the problems the state has pushed on them. We really haven’t. We’ve managed to maintain our budget, and we haven’t laid anyone off. We’ve BEAGLE PUPPIES: (517)852-0177 $50 FOR SALE- male Chow Chow, lyr. old. Has had all shots, license and has been neutered. Must sell, $200. 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Gib­ son self cleaning gas oven, white 4c black, $100. Call af­ ter 6pm, (269)945-9340 SNOW SHOVELING IN MIDDLEVILLE Residential $5 for sidewalks, $10 for driveways in the Village. (269)795-2290 I Rem FOR RENT: upstairs 1 bed­ room apartment, downtown Hastings, $400/mo. includes utilities. Call (269)945-9596. Mobile /ItlDU > NO BULL PRICING SALE! We're bringing back No Bull Pricing! 2002 3/BD. 2/BA., For $34,900! 2002 3/BD. 2/BA. W/Drywall and Free Big Screen TV, For $44,900! 2001 3/BD. 2/BA. leftover W/Front Porch and Central Air, For $43,900! All homes are ready to move into and may come with 1 Year Free Lot Rent to Qualified Buy­ ers. Meadow Stone Homes “Because your home is your castle” 1-877-916-4648 ' CITY DELIVERY: to $13/hr. + great benefits! Local! Start training now!! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. CONSTRUCTION/LABORER/CARPEhTRY: to $15/hr. + benefits! Many training now! (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee. OFFICE CLERICAL to $12/hr. + benefits. Friendly office. Start now! Entry level. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. even hired a few additional people in the oast few years, and we ire planning to add an additional assistant prosecuting attorney in the budget for next year. He attributes the county's sound finan­ cial condition to efforts to be “more conser­ vative in spending” than some other coun­ ties and to Barry’s additional tax revenue from new construction and population growth. Barry’s officials often declined to adhere to pressures to spend more by adding addi­ tional programs, services or positions, “and I think now we are seeing Ihe reward for being a little conservative and not spending all the revenue that was being generated...We have not been stingy, but wise with the money, and we’ve added those services, programs and positions we thought were necessary and could sustain them," MacKenzie said. “I think the (county) budget is going to continue to be something that’s going to have to be watched closely for next year. The problems in Ihe state aren’t going away. Politics being what it is, there’s a huge incentive for the state to push some of the problems down on us.” He noted the attempt by Gov. John Engler in 2002 to try to eliminate revenue sharing to municipalities that did not create the state's budget crisis, and said it took him completely by surprise. “Fortunately, that (action) was pre­ vented,” MacKenzie said. Wearing badges emblazoned with the message “Don’t hide from the override,” a delegation of officials from Barry County was part of the August “Rally at the Capi­ tol.” They gathered to protest Engler’s veto of the 2003 state budget and urge the Michigan Senate and State House to over­ ride it. The trip was worth the time for Barry and hundreds of other government officials from around the state who showed up for the rally. State lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to override Engler’s veto, saving $845 mil­ lion in revenue sharing funding for the stale’s counties, villages, cities and town­ ships. More than $2 million in revenue sharing funds for community services was at stake for local governmental units in Barry.' “Some moderate cuts in revenue sharing went forward anyway, and we’ll have to watch to see what happens,” MacKenzie said. “The reality is that there will probably be additional cuts from the state. The pow­ ers that be, I guess, saw fit to roll back taxes at a time when they didn’t have enough revenue to cover the expenses they had. I don’t know that anyone in Lansing has a clear plan to gel out of that jam now... “We’ll probably feel some of those ef­ fects, but 1 don't think it will be as great here as they probably will be in other places where they were running so close to the margins on their budgets to begin with. We can weather some of the storm,” MacKcnzie said. In the county’s 2003 budget are pay raises ranging from 53 to 9.5 percent for most county elected officials, except the county surveyor and county commission­ ers, because the County Board did not take action to reject the recommendations made by the Elected Officers Compensation Commission, a panel appointed by the For the best color film processing around see the experts at... County Board. “I am a little disappointed that we didn’t bring that to a vote. It was my intention, and it was one of those things at the last meeting we just didn’t put on our agenda. To be honest, it probably slipped everyo­ ne’s mind or we probably would have voted on that report,” MacKenzie said. To reject the Compensation Commis­ sion’s salary recommendations would have required a two-thirds vote of the County Board. “From my personal standpoint...it was probably a recommendation that I could have changed a few things with, if it were me doing it. Some of the raises I thought were long overdue, and 1 thought a few of the others, particularly considering the state of the economy and what other wage earn­ ers are receiving for wag's, maybe could have waited awhile. But, I didn’t do it. It was the Compensation Commission’s deci­ sion. The only option the Board of Com­ missioners has if they don’t like that is to do the salaries themselves, which they have the power to do if they so choose. “I think this group of people (on the Compensation Commission) examined the facte and comparable salaries, and I think they probably did as good (a job) as any group of people would have done...,” be said. MacKenzie said he has only had a few people say the proposed salary increases were excessive. “Being the government, none of us want to spend any more money than we have to, knowing that it's tax dollars. On the other hand, we do want people who work for the county to make a fair wage. The employees of the county are, we hope, compensated fairly. We’ve had a study done for some to try and insure they have a competitive wage, and other elected officials should make a competitive wage, loo. That’s the See MEETINGS, page 17 EOL’ICEIBEhT 1; -y'■- i’ ■ Stolen Virgin Mary statue recovered BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - The case of the missing Virgin Mary from the Dowling Country Chapel’s nativity scene Dec. 27 was solved when the statue was located behind what police described as a Battle Creek crack house Dec. 29. Police are seeking warrants against two Battle Creek residents in connection with the larceny, said a trooper with the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police. A witness told police that a vehicle was seen leaving the church on M-37 at about 1:30 p.m. and that shortly thereafter, the statue was missing. Authorities received a tip Dec. 29 that the statue might be located on Oaklawn Street in Battle Creek. Troopers responded to the scene and found the statue behind a stolen pickup truck. * The statue reportedly was not damaged and will be returned to the church, police said. Cedar Creek Church break4n reported HOPE TOWNSHIP - Troopers are investigating a report that the Cedar Creek Bible Church was broken into sometime during the night Dec. 28 or morning of Dec. 29. accord­ ing to a preliminary report. Authorities were told that the burglary was discovered Sunday morning at about 9:25 a.m. when the doors were found open and items scattered throughout the building. No other information was available at press time Monday. Girl injured in snowmobile accident YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - An 11-year-old girl reportedly was injured Sunday when the snowmobile she was riding struck a wire fence in the 9000 block of Norris Road, according to a preliminary report. The girl was taken to Pennock Hospital. No other information was available from the Michigan State Police Monday. Man arrested for domestic violence HOPE TOWNSHIP - A 32-year-old Cloverdale man was arrested on suspicion of do­ mestic violence Dec. 24 when he allegedly caused his wife to be injured during an argu­ ment, according to the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the woman suffered a bruised arm and knee while the suspect suffered a scratch to the face. “They got into an argument, he wanted to leave and he wanted her to move her car,” said Sgt. William House. “She didn’t want to.” House would not release information about the alleged physical altercation, which led to the injuries, saying only that no weapons were involved. Attempted car stereo theft under probe JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Would-be burglars were unsuccessful in their attempt to steal a car stereo from an unlocked vehicle parked in an unlocked garage in the 1000 block of Cherry Lane Dec. 26. The victim told police he parked the car in the garage at about midnight and that when he next saw the vehicle, the dash was pulled out and the wires to his stereo has been cut “They never got the whole radio,** said Sgt. William House of the Michigan State Police in Hastings. The incident is still under investigation. Man accused of exposing self to children HASTINGS - A Hastings man who had visitation with his two young daughters and their young friend Dec. 27 is suspected of exposing himself and engaging in self gratifica­ tion in front of the three girls in his State Road home. The mother of the girls reported she received a call from Ihe children to report the inci­ dent and that she had responded to the home to take them back to her home. The incident is being investigated by the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. Woman suffers head Injury In beating PACKAGE/PRODUCTION: to $13/hr. + benefits! Many open! Training now! (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee. 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The incident is alleged to have occurred on Kingsbury Road. The Michigan State Police declined to release information on that ongoing investigation. Woman bound over on drug charges HASTINGS - A 54-year-old Hastings woman has been bound over to Barry County Cir­ cuit Court on drug related charges, according to a court document. Emily Bess Magdelena of Hastings is charged with one c« *nt of delivery and manufac­ ture of marijuana, one count of possessing the controlled sui ancc Xanax without a pre­ scription and one count of maintaining a drug house. Magdelena was arrested Nov. 30 by the Hastings City Police Department which exe­ cuted a search warrant the home as a result of a tip. The search turned up eight, four-feet tali marijuana plants, grow lights and two instruc­ tion books for growing the illegal weed. Officers allegedly discovered the marijuana plants growing in the bathroom which had been fitted with grow lights, a humidifier and fans during the 5:45 p.m. search, police said. If convicted, she could have four years in prison on the felony manufacturing charge, two years each on the possession of Xanax and drug house charges. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 2. 2003 - Page 17 MEETINGS, continued from page 16 RECALL, cont. from page I and Responsible Township Government encourages voters to call the township hall with any questions or to take time to visit with the township clerk, investigate and discover first hand what is going on. The Rutland Recall Committee said it has accepted that offer and plans to meet with Clerk Robyn McKenna and a repre­ sentative of Braendle’s group on Monday, Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. at the township hall to ex­ amine the public records. “There was a flyer in last week’s Re­ minder by Citizens for Civil and Responsi­ ble Township Government stating our peti­ tion was based on half truths and false stalemcnLs and suggesting that people visit with township clerk to find out the facts,” said Ritscma on behalf of the recall com­ mittee, “and giving a list of quote-unquote facts and supposed rebuttal to our state­ ments. Our statements are based on records and witnesses and we are more than willing to prove them. We therefore are more than willing accept their offer and will meet with them...and will prove our statements and will ask them to prove theirs.” The recall attempt is the first in recent memory in Barry County, according to lo­ cal officials. The Rutland Recall Committee filed 54 petitions bearing 592 signatures, 285 more than they needed to force a recall. Rutland Township Clerk Robyn McKenna said the election could cost the township between $4,000 and $5,000 and if it is successful. Mother election would be held to choose between nominees selected by the county Republican and Democratic committees. The Barry County Republican Commit­ tee was asked by Vilmont and Braendle to lend its support to Vilmont through the re­ call process though the committee declined to take a position on the matter, both men confirmed. “We asked them for support on the basis of the cost to the township for a recall elec­ tion," said Braendle. “They basically gave us that support but officially, they declined to take a position.” Vilmont has acknowledged that he used his personal credit card in December, 2001 to purchase two computers. According to township records, the purchase included two complete systems including printers and scanners, a three year service agree­ ment and one year of free training and digi­ tal camera for $6,700. The Recall Committee claims the pur­ chase was made without board approval and that the board agreed the following month to reimburse Vilmont for the ex­ pense though the minutes say only that the board approved the purchase. ‘ “The computers weA: purchased fo’r'the ' township, by the township from Dell on the township website,” said Vilmont. “The only reason my credit card was used is the township does not have a credit card and if I recall, 1 was the only one in the township with the credit limit to do it. That’s why we did it, to expedite the purchase. We were under the impression at the time that if the purchase was made that fiscal year, it would come out of the budget for that year and there was money budgeted for that ex­ pense and we felt we had to make that pur­ chase before Jan. 1. After checking with the auditor, we found out that it was charged to the budget at the time of payment, not at time of purchase so we were not correct.” He added that it was important to get the new computers in a timely manner because the assessor was working on a “five or six year old DOS computer system” no longer supported by the manufacturer and not compatible with the county’s system. The recall committee claims that the Vilmoiit paid sales tax for the items which the township is exempt from doing. Vilmont said he was never reimbursed by the township for the computers but that the township issued a check directly to his credit card company. “There was an issue raised about sales tax and 1 have no clue what that issue is about,” Vilmont said. “In order to purchase, we had to give our identification and sup­ ply numbers. Whether or not tax was due on that, I have no clue. I never saw the in­ voice, the invoice came directly to the township as far as I know. The only invoice 1 had came from the credit card company and that’s what I gave to Robyn. 1 wasn’t paid, it was paid directly to the credit card company.” Regarding Recall Committee allegations that Vilmont was overheard after the June meeting that he was tired of listening to people with limited capacity intelligence and that “he would not listen to them be­ cause he does not have to,” Vilmont denies making thu statement. “There was a comment overheard, well, gee wiz, I’m sorry,” said Vilmont. “I didn’t say it so I don’t know how they overheard it. That leads me to believe that somebody overheard part of a comment. That’s a very difficult thing to address. The only thing I can say is that on the record, we allow people to speak, as long as they’re not personally insulting. And, they’re not allowed to used profanity. There’s no need for cither one, not in a public meeting." The third allegation on the recall ballot states that In 2002, Vilmont rented the Barry Expo Center and mailed approxi­ mately 300 flyers to nearby residents to ad­ vertise a special meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board to address an is­ sue involving increasing farm production use of a specified piece of property. Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont left, talks about the issues with Citizens for Civil and Responsible Government Chairman Neil Braendle re­ cently at the Rutland Township Hall. (Banner photo) Vilmont explained that the meeting was not a special board meeting but rather, an informational meeting for residents near the Larry Haywood farm who would be eligi­ ble to appeal the expansion of his livestock operation. According to Vilmont, the State of Michigan last year changed the law to “usurp the township’s authority in review­ ing the expansion of intensive livestock operations,” he aid. “In the past, the town­ ship had the ability to do a special use hear­ ing and impose reasonable restrictions on an operation for the protection of the neigh­ bors." The new law took away that ability and put into place a new process called Gener­ ally Accepted Management Practices (GAMPS) said Vilmont. Those practices arc adopted by and ad­ ministered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The new procedure is that the fanner makes and application to them. “They notify the township, they then de­ velop a plan for development of the live­ stock operation, the farmer, in conjunction with the extension and the Michigan De­ partment of Agriculture,” said Vilmont. “They present the plan to a committee in Lansing for approval. At that point, the township is notified there is an approved plan.” The only entity with a right to appeal an intensive livestock plan are the residents within * specified distance < f that opera­ tion. The distance depends on the number of animal units to be confined and how the residents will be affected by the smell gen­ erated by the manure. After three public board meetings where the topic was hotly debated and after as many citizens meetings attended by nearly 75 people each time, the township board voted July 10 to end all discussion of a junk ordinance. “You start talking about making people clean up their scrap or wood pile and it brings them all out of the wood work,” said resident Todd Porritt who worked with the committee to form the recall petition lan­ guage. “Blight nearly took down the (for­ mer supervisor Bob) Edwards administra­ tion.” Vilmont said he, too, was opposed to the blight ordinance proposed in 1997 because it was too “overreaching” and but that cur­ rent zoning ordinance is not the proper ve­ hicle for junk enforcement. “I truly think they (his opponents) went out and told the farmers we were going to get rid of their farm machinery, that they couldn’t have farm machinery in their yard anymore,” said Vilmont. “Ther*’s nothing further from the truth. There has to be some sort of a community standard. This is too much and that’s too little. Its proba­ bly somewhere between two junk cars and 30 junk cars. Its probably somewhere be­ tween two trash bags and a dumpster fuil of trash bags sitting on a guys lawn with food for six months. “But we don’t seem to be in that mode anymore,” he continued. “We seem to be in the mode that, if we don’t like something, we yell and scream and we try to get rid of the people that even want to talk about it.” Vilmont said he did not answer questions directed at him during public meetings bc, cause he feels it is a public officials’ vote, velopment area, nave an opportunity to ap not opinion, that makes the difference. “They demanded to know what my posi­ peal that decision but the law does not pro­ tion was on junk,” he said. “I was there to vide for any notification,” of residents, Vil­ listen to input. If someone wants to ask my mont said. “The ouiy entities which know personal opinion outside a meeting where about it are the Department of Agriculture we’re discussing something, fine. I’ll an­ and Extension is the township. swer anything. But I’m not going to stand Vilmont explained that people have no before the group, before the board’s had a way to know what their rights are under the chance to look at a proposal and offer a law and 30-days after the plan is approved personal opinion on something like that. if there is no protest, the plan goes into af­ That would be truly presumptuous. fect and may not be protested. “They were not asking for answers to get “What the meeting was about, and every answers, they were demanding answers to board member knew what it was about in make a point,” he continued. “And there’s a advance, every board member approved of big difference there. Wc were still in the in­ it and as far as I know, every board mem­ formation gathering stage." ber attended the meeting,” said Vilmont, “Until this junk ordinance flared up, we “the reason the expo center was rented, is haven’t heard any controversy or com­ we sent out about 300 letters which could plaints of any kind,” added Braendle. have been 600 plus people. We had no idea In his defense, Vilmont told the absen­ how many were going to show up. As it tee voters that “at no time have I ever done turned out, I don’t exactly how many did anything to benefit me personally at the show up. It was somewhere around 75 to cost of the residents of this township,” he 90 people." wrote. “When appropriate, residents’ ques­ The meeting itself was consisted of pres­ tions have been answered about cunent entations by Larry Haywood and his son, events. All other questions are most appro­ Luke, the Michigan Department of Agricul­ priately addressed on a 1-on-l basis which ture and County Extension Agricultural is always available.” agent Dennis Pennington. He also claims to have made positive “We scheduled it early on so the resi­ changes in the township by expanding of­ dents could have time if they decided they fice hours, re-establishing a building de­ wanted to do something about it,” Vilmont partment, adopting a key-holing ordinance said. “And particularly because Larry was in response to requests by lake residents chairman of the planning commission, we and “a new level of cooperation has been certainly did not want the appearance that achieved with adjoining governmental we were trying to not inform people." Vilmont said that as a result of that meet­ units." ing, there were no protests and the Hay­ woods have started proceeding with the construction of their operation. The meeting also served to protect the Haywoods from nuisance lawsuits, Vilmont said. Vilmont said he did not obtain board ap­ proval before renting the expo center for the meeting. “Its certainly in the purview of the job to do it," said Vilmont. “By resolution, I think wc can spend up to $2,000 without prior approval." The recall issue arose when the township began talking about drafting a possible gen­ J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS eral junk ordinance last May. North of Hastings on M-43 If drafted and passed, the general junk ordinance would have eliminated excep­ tions for pre-existing conditions. COLOR FILM PROCESSING • Fast Service • Quality Product • Great Pricing PROTECT YOUR CARS FINISH BEFORE WINTER HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches , oxidation and restore gloss Safe for clear coat finishes SI0.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE DERAILING Washing , Waxing. Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special 1 S10 STAR SCHOOL RO. !■■■ M »/« **«o'St,t* 269 / 945-5607 intent of having the Compensation Com­ mission,” he said. He doesn’t know if the increases granted to elected officials will present problems for county officials who have four em­ ployee contracts expiring. MacKenzie said the Compensation Com­ mission's report said “this was intended to catch these people (elected officials) up to what the market wage would be, that they were below what they should have been be­ fore. This isn’t intended to be a cost of liv­ ing or annual wage...In the future, we shouldn’t need to be caught up again, I wouldn’t think. Wc should be able to do a cost of living similar to what we do with other contracts. “I don’t feel bad that any of the people on that (Compensation Commission) list got the raises that they did. I think we’ve got a good group of people there. In the end, it’s up to the voters who they want to have in those offices...,” he said. He noted that county commissioners tra­ ditionally don’t receive a large salary in­ crease. The Compensation Commission recommended a $25 yearly increase for commissioners in 2003-04. The board chairperson gets a $44 per year raise. “It’s almost better to receive nothing than to receive $25...It’s almost an insult. But. I wasn’t personally asking for a raise.1 would have been happy with nothing,” MacKenzie said. “That’s fine as far as I’m concerned.” Getting the County Friend of the Court relocated into a remodeled building was an­ other major accomplishment of the year, he said. The Friend of the County moved from crowded quarters in the County Annex building to the former Hastings City Hall, which the county remodeled. “The M-37 Corridor Committee is still doing good work. I think we can all be proud of the progress they’ve made (for fu­ ture planning) and getting the grant they did...," he said, calling that an accomplish­ ment that will benefit the county. The County Board recently took a giant step to protect the county’s farmland for fu­ ture generations by adopting a Farmland Preservation Ordinance. The action protects farmland by acquiring development rights voluntarily offered by landowners; author­ izes the cash purchase and/or installment purchases of such development rights; places an agricultural conservation ease­ ment on the property which restricts future development; provides the procedures and guidelines governing the purchase of devel­ opment rights and the placement of an agri­ cultural easement. The easements will be permanent, re­ gardless of transfers in property ownership. Having., a Purchase of Development Rights program in the ordinance will allow the county to take advantage of federal and state matching funds when available. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie cast the only dissenting vote. “My concern with the ordinance we adopted is by its very language it is perma­ nent. I had thought there should be some provision that would deal with the uncer­ tainties of the future...I*!l support the deci­ sion the board made...People worked very hard to draft it. I think they, by and large, did a good job...” “I was in general agreement with the concept, I thought that just looking at the whole permanency of it, that it could have stood a little more work and perhaps a few revisions before it was adopted,” MacKcn­ zie said. He noted the changes since his relatives came to Woodland during pioneer times. “Trying to look forward and envision how different they (times) will be in 100 or 200 years from now, jt’s impossible to really say with any certainty what the county will look like in that time. So many things have been invented in the last 150 years that changed dramatically the way wc live and use property. To try and guess what will be invented or how people’s lives will change that would change the way they would use property in the future, to me it’s impossible...” Also, during 2002, some of the county commissioners who are on the Parks and Recreation Commission had to deal with controversy at Charlton Park and the subse­ quent resignation of Park Director Peter Forsberg. Forsberg, who has been the director for about five years, faced accusations of mis­ management and misconduct last winter by former employee Larry Henley. Among the accusation.* was that Forsberg drank alco­ hol on park grounds in violation of park rules. Forsberg said he drank inside the house where he lived on park grounds. Members of the Parks and Recreation The Charlton Park situation didn’t hap­ pen overnight, but unfolded gradually. MacKcnzie said. “I just hope the best for the park in the future. It’s such an asset to a community of our size to have a park of that size. The his­ torical collection that’s there is amazing. What’s really amazing to me is that only a small portion of it is displayed for the pub­ lic to see. Wc need to work toward improv­ ing that...improving the facilities out there. It’s a good park now. It could be better and I think we should work to make it better," MacKcnzie said. There has been an advertisement drafted to begin the search for a new director, and he hopes that person will be in place early in 2003 before the park’s special events be­ gin. “We’re hoping to bring in a large pool of applicants, a lot of hopefully talented and capable people to choose between.” There also is at least one workman's compensation issue still pending at the park, MacKcnzie said. Asked about disappointments during 2002, he said, “I try to allow myself only to be disappointed for 24 hours, then force myself to get over it because you can’t con­ tinue to go forward if you worry about de­ cisions that have already been made. One such disappointment was the elimi­ nation of 2,400 square feet from the new Health Dcpartmen' plans. “I wanted the building to be built larger to encompass the Substance Abuse (Serv­ ices) program,” now located in the Courts & Law Building. “I think the day is coming sometime in the future when the court sys­ tem will need all the rooms in the Courts & Law Building. Cooperative Extension and Substance Abuse will have to go some­ where else or the courts will have to go somewhere else and we’ll build a new building for them. I thought the logical thing would be to bring Substance Abuse into the health building..." Regarding goals for 2003, MacKenzie said keeping a close eye on the budget will continue to be a top priority. He hopes the state doesn’t continue to cut taxes at this time and cause cuts in local services “and tell locals to raise taxes to pay for them. All you’ve really done is shift the tax burden from one branch of govern­ ment to another, and you let one group of people take credit for cutting taxes and blame someone else for raising them. That's a game state for awhile now and it really needs to stop. It doesn’t benefit anyone...It’s ludi­ crous. He does think taxes should be as low as possible when there is a viable plan, but not when the state is going deeper in debt. Finalizing the health department and COA buildings and getting ^taff moved in is another goal for new year. Planning for the future is another key element. “Things always come up and change a little bit as you go on. It’s probably nearly impossible to put out a road map for what you’re going to do in a year as a county and do it any kind of justice. We plan, and wc try to take up certain goals. In all likeli­ hood, there will be certain things that come up that we hadn’t planned. That’s kind of the nature of things. Of course, you never really know for sure when the furnace is going to die at home and you have to put in a new one. There are certain things in gov­ ernment that are really outside of our con­ trol that do come up, and when they do, we’ll deal with them as best wc can,” MacKenzie said. NOTICE RUT1AND CHARTER TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP MJUD MEEHNC DKTES FOt 2003 SECOND WEMESMY OF EACH MONTH • DEBT FOR RM January 8.2005 February 12.2005 March 12. 2003 April 2,2005 May 14. 2005 June 11,2005 Board were divided over the issue, and Forsberg decided to resign in the fall be­ cause of what he called an unpleasant work environment. He claims there was a hidden agenda to oust him. He has also charged the Parks Commission with micro-management. July 9. 2005 August 13, 2005 September 10.2005 October 8.2005 November 12.2005 December 10.2005 The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the County Agricultural Preservation Board. The Farmland Preservation Ordinance stipulates that the Board must consist of: tnree individuate with agricultural interest, one elected official in township govern­ ment, one individual with real estate or develop­ ment interests and one individual representing local natural resource conservation interests. If you qualify to serve under any of the above requirements, applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor ol the Courthouse and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on January 14, 2003. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 2. 2003 Abandoned house destroyed by fire by Shelly Silber Staff Writer Fire officials have no idea what caused an abandoned house to catch fire late T hursday and again early Friday on Enzian Road near Bevcr Road. Orangeville Chief Dan Boulter said. "At this time, it’s undetermined." said Boulter. It was unoccupied. There was power to the home " Owned by Maggie Trumm of Portage, the house had been unoccupied for some 20 years, said neighbor Mike Bean who was not home when the fire occurred. ' It’s a real shame." he said. “It was a real nice house with all oak finish." A passerby and another neighbor re­ ported the fire to Barry County Central Dis­ patch at 11:17 p.m. Dec. 26 and firefighters LEGAL NOTICE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. arrived to find the house fully engulfed in flames. “We’re not sure which part of the house it started in." said Boulter. His department, with help from Pine Lake firefighters worked in frigid tempera­ tures to douse the flames until 4 a.m. Fri­ day and were still at their stations cleaning their equipment when they were dispatched a second lime to put out a rekindle at the address al about 5:30 a.m. No other information about the home's contents or value was available at press time Monday. The incident remains under investiga­ tion. Assisting firefighters at the scene was the Barry County Sheriff's Department. No injuries were reported. MORTGAGE SALE This abandoned home at 8998 Enzian Road in Orangeville Township was de­ stroyed by a Thursday night blaze of unknown origin (Banner photo) .N e w Yea ras —. r & Greetings MM £I From all of us at Dreisbach Motors 3m n nry F Not pictured; Danie! Hom & Rick Norton "IF WE DON'T HAVE IT. WE CAN GET ITT W Dreisbach GMC OOldsmobile Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan A^tnue Hastings. 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Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 9. 2003. The premises are located tn the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the North 1 4 post of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 49 seconds West. 546.20 feet along the North line ot said Section 29; thence South 06 degrees 18 m; ;tes 45 seconds West. 435.84 feet to the point of beginning; tnence South 11 degrees 35 mtnutes 41 seconds West 299.71 feet; thence South 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds East. 54 48 feet along the centerline of Lewis Road; thence North 12 degrees 02 minutes 33 seconds East 299.97 feet; thence North 85 degrees 21 mtnutes 33 seconds West 56.84 feet to the point of beginning, subject Io an easement for public highway purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for Lewis Road and any other easements or restrictions of record. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated; December 5. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. National Association, as Trustee . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 ie No 207 0558 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Pattison and Carolyn S. Pattison, husband and wife, to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., mortgagee, dated March 20. 2001 and recorded April 8. 2001 in Doc* 1057796. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. solely as nominee lor Homestead USA. Inc. by assignment dated March 20. 2001 and recorded on April 8. 2001 in Doc# 1057797 Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Six and 62/100 Dollars ($121,436.62) including interest at the rate of 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a safe of the.mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 16,2003. The premises are located in the Village ot Middleville, Barry County. 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January 9, 2003 VOLUME 150, NO. 2 HEWS BRIEFS ‘Afterglow’ series planned at HHS A series of musical activities will follow each of the Friday night home basketball games Jan. 10 and 31 and Feb. 7. Each of the featured performers in the series will be distinctively differ­ ent, to offer something for all who at­ tend. Those planning the scries arc hoping those who arc attending the basketball game will simply make the trip down the hall to attend the con­ certs after the game. There is no pub­ lished start time for the performances tiace this is dictated by the end of the game, but all performances will be -concluded by no later than 11 p.m. Garage Band Night will feature five garage bands playing a variety of mu­ te, from rock to bluegrass, on Jan. 10. The afterglow Jan. 31 will feature the Hastings High School Steel Drum En­ semble in the high school lecture hall. Finally. cm Feb. 7, the Hastings High School Jazz Bands wili unvdl the fes­ tival set for 2003. The two big bands will perform classic jazz literature as a prelude to their return to many jazz festivals in late winter and early •priag. Al! of the performances of the Af­ terglow Series are free admission. Historical Society will meet Jan. 16 The Bury County Historical Soci­ ety will meet al 7 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 16 nt the Commission on Aging Build­ ing, 120 North Michigan Ave., Hast■ ««*■ The program will be presented by Nellie and Ann Richards, who will share stories about their recent trip to Alaska in “On the Road to Alaska and the Yukon." The two made their trip this past fall in their motor home and took their time to take in the sights. Ann, e photographer, will share with members and guests the pictures ahc look along the v.-ay. Members are asked to write or phone in (945-0602) their nominations for officers before the dste of the meeting. Blood drives slated for Jan. 15 and 16 Two Red Cross blood drives are planned tor next Wednesday and Thursday in Barry County. One drive will be from noon to 5:45 p.m. at the Woodland Eagles Lodge, 125 N. Main St. Another will be held from 1 to 6:45 p.m. the following day at the Hastings Moose Lodge, 128 N. Michigan Ave. Red Cross officials say they antici­ pate a strong need for type O-negativc blood ove. the holidays because more people travel and blood supplies over­ all are dangerously low. They also say it’s a good idea for donors to roll up their sleeves four times a year. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday’s drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information or an appoint­ ment, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE SO1 Supervisor Vilmonfs fate to be decided Rutland Twp. recall vote Tuesday by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Last-minute efforts by two opposing citi­ zen groups arc being made to woo voters in Rutland Charter Township, where the issue of whether supervisor Roger Vilmont should be removed from office will be de­ cided in a special recall election Tuesday. “Roger Vilmont is not the man for the job," said Township Trustee Joe Lyons Wednesday. Lyons, his wife. Barb, and a number of others have published their opinions on the issue elsewhere in this publication. Flyers arc being circulated, phone calling is taking place and “Vote No on Recall" and “Vote Yes on Recall" signs dot the landscape throughout the township. Lyons docs not want the job, he said, but praises citizens comprising the Rutland Re­ call Committee for calling attention to al­ leged practices by Vilmont, which Lyons said should not be tolerated. One of the most contentious of the four reasons voters arc being asked to oust Vil­ mont is that Vilmont purchased computers and other equipment or the township with­ out formal board approval, using his per­ sonal credit card. His opponents say and have copies of in­ voices showing that the township rcin- Rutland Charter Township voters will go to the polls at the township hall Tues­ day, Jan. 14 to decide whether to keep or remove supervisor Roger Vilmont from, office. Clerk Robyn McKenna holds a sample ballot, fanner photo by Shelly Sulser; bursed Vilmont’s credit card company for the $7,000 purchases plus more than $300 in sales tax that the governmental agency is exempt from having to pay. Vilmont said Wednesday he in fact did obtain board approval to purchase the com­ puters. but admitted there was no formal board vole prior to his placing the online order in December of 2000. “I’m very specific when 1 speak." he said. “I said there was board approval, but 1 never said the board voted." Lyons argues that Vilmont*s supporters, the Citizens for Civil and Responsible Gov­ ernment, claim that because the issue was discussed “it’s perfectly all right." “I believe there should have been a vote," said Lyons. "Any expense should be approved by the board by motion other than for office supplies." Lyons admits his own fault in the matter for not insisting that the purchase be ap­ proved by formal vote. He did. however, vote in favor of paying Vilmont’s credit card company for the computers, he said. “If I had it to do over again. I’d have voted ’no, you have just bought yourself some computers. Mr. Vilmont. " Lyons said. "When we discussed this, you’re un­ See RECALL, page 2 Mackenzie re-elected County Board chair by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For the third consecutive year, Jeff Mackenzie of Nashville has been elected chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Mackenzie was not present because he was ill with the flu when six of his fellow commissioners, during a special annual or­ ganizational meeting last Thursday, voted to put him at the helm of the board again. Commissioner Tom Wing cast the lone dis­ senting vote. Commissioner Sandy James was elected board vice chairman for the seventh time on the same 6-1 vote, with Wing again vot­ ing no. Don Nevins attended his first meeting as a commissioner. He defeated Tom Wilkin­ son in the August primary for the District One seat, which represents the city of Hast­ ings. Nevins was unopposed in November. On the County Board. Mackenzie repre­ sents District Five, which includes Maple Grove and Castleton townships and most of Woodland Township. James represents District Three, which is Rutland and Hope tow nships and a small area of Barry Town­ ship. Mackenzie, an attorney, is beginning his fifth year as a county commissioner. He also enjoys part-time farming on the family farm in the Woodland area and has a pilot’s license. A graduate of Lakewood High School, he earned an accounting degree at Michi­ gan State University and a law degree at Wayne State University in 1993. The County Board last week also ap­ proved Mackenzie’s suggestion that six of the board's 2003 meetings be held in vari­ ous locations around the county. Last year. commissioners set four evening meetings in four townships and the response was well received. The board normally holds meet­ ings on the top floor of the County Court­ house in Hastings. No times and places for the out-of-town sessions have been designated in the 2003 calendar yet. The dates of those meetings will be the fourth Tuesdays of March, April, May. June, July and September. All of the other board meetings, unless changes are made will be held on the sec­ ond and fourth Tuesdays of each month in Hastings. During a recent interview, Mackenzie praised the success of four evening meet­ ings held in Barry. Johnstown, Woodland and Thornapplc townships during 2002. and said he wanted to increase the number for two consecutive years so that by the end of 2004 the County Board will have met in each of the 16 townships. The traveling meetings give commis­ sioners “more input, get government closer to the people and educate us a little more on what’s going on in other areas of the county,” he said during the interview. “To my knowledge, the county has never done that before...! think it worked well." Commissioner Jim French said, "I think it’s a great idea that we’re going out two more times out in the townships. 1 think that was very beneficial for the people out in the townships and very beneficial for us...” James agreed, saying, "The four meet­ ings (last year) were very well received." Commissioners last week omitted a board rule they had added last year which designated the county administrator’s of- See COUNTY, page 3 County’s first baby of ‘03 born Jan. 2 by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The first Barry County baby of 2003 was bom in the first month on the second day of the third year of the new millenium. Her birthday isOI/O2/’O3. Emma Michelle Alexander arrived irl the world at 6:39 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2. It took her about an hour and a half to get here. Her mom. Anna Alexander, called her dad. Paul Alexander, at 5 p.m. Thursday with the news that it was time to head for the hospital. Paul had just left work and was heading to his truck when Anna called. Paul is a commercial roofer. Anna is a waitress at Mills Landing, The Alexanders arrived at Pennock Hos­ pital at 6 p.m. The Alexanders weren’t ex­ pecting Emma to make an appearance quite so soon. Her due date was Jan. 25. But even though Emma was early, she weighed in at 8 pounds. 9 ounces. Considering the fact that the couple’s first child. Jesse Wayne Alexander, was 9 pounds, three ounces when he was bom. the Alexanders are glad Emma came when she did. they said. Jesse is now nearly three years old, and excited about his little sister. Now that the Alexanders have a boy and a girl, they said, "we have the best of both worlds." The Alexander family must have special luck with being "first" at things. Anna’s nephew. James Berrones, son of Tony Ber­ rones and Diane O’Neill, was Barry Coun­ ty’s first baby of the New Year 10 years ago. Anna said she was very surprised to learn little Emma was the first baby of the year. It was already the evening of Jan. 2 when Emma arrived, she said, and besides, Emma wasn’t supposed to be bcm for three more weeks. However. Anna and Paul arc not com­ plaining about the perks of having the first baby of the year. Through a First Baby of the Year Contest sponsored by the Hastings Banner, the couple won several gifts from area businesses. They include $25 gift cer­ tificates from Plumb's, Cinder Hallmark and Pcnn-Nook Gift Shop: a $15 gift cer­ tificate from Mexican Connexion, a $10 gift certificate from McDonald’s Restau­ rant, a gift certificate from Barlow Florist and Barlow Christian Bookstore, a vapor­ izer from Bosley Pharmacy, a month’s sup­ ply of diapers from Felpausch. and a oneyear subscription to the Hastings Banner from J-Ad Graphics. The couple also received an historic Abraham Lincoln tree. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is kicking off a new “Trees for Life” program in which the parents of every baby born at the Family Birthing Center at Pennock Hospital will be pre­ sented with a color certificate entitling them to a tiny live oak tree. When spring arrives, the Alexanders, who live just outside of Hastings, will be able to present their certificate to the insti­ tute in exchange for the historic tree. The Paul and Anna Alexander are pictured with tbeir new baby. Emma Michelle Al­ exander. I See BABY, page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings banner - Thursday January 9 2003 RECALL, continued from News Briefs... CONTINUED Four workshops on bullying slated Parents will have a chance to help their children deal with bullies during a series of workshops next month called “Bully Proofing Your Child.” The workshops will be presented at three different locations: Jan. 13 at Delton Kellogg High School in Del­ ton; Jan. 20 al Hastings High School in Hastings, and Jan. 27 at Thomapple Kellogg Learning Center in Mid­ dleville. The first session was held last Monday al maple Valley High School. The meal will be served at 5:30 p.m.; the presentation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. To sign up call Karen Jousma of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County, 269/948­ 3264. Prior to the workshop, a free pizza dinner will be provided to workshop participants and their children. Free babysitting also will be available while the workshop is in session. Bernard Society to talk genealogy The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton to hear a presentation by Gordon Mitchell, who has taught ge­ nealogy at Kellogg Community Colle­ ge’s Fehsenfeld Center. The public is welcome to attend. Mitchell will talk about how to get around roadblocks when tracing fam­ ily roots. Religious history classes planned A three-credit religious history class (History 106) will be offered for the first time at Kellogg Community Col­ lege’s Fehsenfeld Center jst west of Hastings, starting on the morning of Wednesday. Jan. 22. The deadline to register is midJanvary. Students who take the class will be offered a comparative study of the his­ torical development, doctrine and practices of the major varieties of Christianity and of other great world religions. Pertinent social factors and recent events also will be explored. Steve Youngs, former principal at St. Rose School in Hastings, will teach the class. He has a master’s f*egree in pastoral studies from Loyola Univer­ sity of Chicago and a bachelor’s de­ gree from Michigan State University. The religious history class at KCC qualifies for social science credit or humanities credit towards a bachelor’s degree, he said. For more information about lhe class or registration, call the local KCC Center at 948-9500. Broadband survey slated this month Barry County officials have an­ nounced that as part of a countywide effort to ensure access to broadband connection services, a written survey will be sent the first week of January to all businesses and selected resi­ dences. Survey coordinator for Barry County. Luella Dennison, urges each business and residents who receive the survey to take the time to complete it. “The purpose of this survey is to en­ sure that the county understands the broadband connectivity needs of our businesses and residences,” Dennison said. The county survey is part of the LinkMichigan initiative to encourage the deployment of broadband infra­ structure throughout the state. The LinkMichigan project recognizes that accessible and affordable high-speed connectivity services are critical to the region’s long-term viability. The deployment of high-speed con­ nectivity service can influence the re­ gion's economic development, giving businesses and jobs located in these communities the telecommunication infrastructure required to compete na­ tionally and internationally. Those who have questions regard­ ing the survey may contact Dennison at 269-945-1415 or e-mail ldennison@barrycounty.org. t Legislative Coffee slated for Jan. 13 The next Legislative Coffee pro­ gram will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are Stale Se­ nator Patty Birkhoiz. State Represen­ tative Gary Newell and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congress­ man Vern Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on thv issues discussed. Hot Dog Clog Hog is Jan. 11 The third annual Mid-Winter Hot Dog Clog Hog is planned for Satur­ day. Jan. 11. at Historic Bowens Mills, 11691 old Bowens Mills Road, Yan­ kee Springs Township. Thunder Floor Cloggers Founders Bob and Lynda Warner of Lake Odessa, festivai directors and head in­ structors, say the name of the festival says a lot. “Mid-Winter” means in the middle of the winter. “Hot Dog” to a dancer in Appalachia means fancy. The word “Clog” refers the type of dance. Clog­ ging. which was brought here by the British over 200 years ago. is every­ one's heritage who has European, Af­ rican or American Indian ancestry, es­ pecially the Cherokee. And “Hog" means a lot of it. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the cost is $6 per person and a dish to pass. The food table will be set up im­ mediately and people can eat all day long, not just at meal time. A table will be set up for the public to bring in items for the silent auction which will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information about clog­ ging and where you can sign up for a class, call 374-8205. Lock-up to help MDA fight disease Prominent area resdents will be locked up to "serve time” for a good cause at the Hastings Cinema 4 Thea­ ter Thursday, Jan. 16, in an effort to raise funds for the West Michigan chapter .of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This one-day, event involves local community leaders spending an hour of their time "in jail" at the downtown theater facility, soliciting their friends and business associates for donations to raise their "bail money." All funds raised through this event will stay in the West Michigan area to support MDA-funded programs such as summer camp lor children with Muscular Dystrophy, free clinics in West Michigan, and groundbreaking research at the University of Michi­ gan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University. Those who know of anyone they would like to see "locked-up" are asked to give "Parole Officer Jayne" a call at (616) 459-0520 and they will be promised to be put into the "Witness Protecrion Program." Any questions may be directed to Shannon Behr at (616) 459-4331. People who want to donate to the MDA may stop by Hastings 4 Theatre between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thurs­ day, Jan. 16. Impressionist art classes scheduled Kellogg Community College’s In­ stitute for learning in Retirement will have a two-part class next month on Impressionist art at the Fehsenfeld Center west of Hastings on M-179. Part I, which includes three Wednesday class sessions from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 22 and 29, will provide historical background. Painters to be discussed will include Manet, Monet, Renior, Cezanne, Pissaro and Morisot. Part II will focus on artists Degas, Caillebotte, Cassatt. Gauguin, VanGogh and Toulose-Lautrec. It will conclude with the Nabis and the movement of such artists as Cezanne in new directions. This series of classes is planned for Wednesdays. Feb. 12.19 and 26. The classes will include a series of videotaped lectures by Dr. Richard Brettell, professor of aesthetics at the University of Texas, Dallas, former curator of the Art Institute of Chicago. Facilitator of discussions will be Jerry Pattok of Hastings. The tec for each of the two parts will be SiO. Those attending are en couragcd to bring their own lunches. Coffee, lea and cocoa will be pro­ vided. '.o register, call 948-9500, exten­ sion 2642. I page 1 der lhe assumption that if the computers are to be purchased, you’re going to come back to the board for approval. That wasn’t done." Lyons said only purchases under $2,000 for office supplies and emergency situa­ tions can be made without board approval, according to board policy. "If you’re buying a lap-lop computer for $400. even if it’s budgeted, it doesn’t mean yo’i can gc up to $2,000 on purchases with­ out board approval." said Lyons. Lyons added that when he learned Vil­ mont had used his credit card, “a red light went on in my head. "You put your trust in your supervisor." said Lyons. "I do lake some blame for ap­ proving that." Lyons said the township auditors ques­ tioned Township Clerk Robyn McKenna about lhe computer purchases. "They wanted to know where the invoice was." said Lyons. McKenna said that at the auditor's re­ quest. she contacted Dell computers and obtained invoices for lhe two purchases. One purchase by Vilmont was for two com­ puters while lhe other was for printers and a digital camera. She confirmed that the transaction in­ cluded a total of $394 in sales tax. which the township paid when it reimbursed Vil­ mont’s credit card company. "At the auditor’s request, we contacted Dell and told them we needed copies of in­ voices, acknowledgments of what was or­ dered and they sent those to us," said McKenna “Yes, sales tax was paid.” McKenna said the auditors also ex­ pressed concern about the sales tax because as a governmental agency, the township is exempt. “Tile auditors brought it to my attention and i didn’t know at the time,” said McKenna. “I’m going to try to pursue get­ ting it back. I’m going to contact Dell and tell them we arc a non-tax entity and two years down lhe ro5d. all 1 can do is try.” Lyons said he understands that people can make honest mistakes. “If it had been me, I would have said ‘I’m sorry, I made a mistake and I’ll never do it again,”’ Lyons said. Vilmont said Wednesday that the proce­ dure was “flawed.” “We were a new board and a mistake was made,” said Vilmont. "The board did approve it by consensus.” When asked whether the board knew he would be using his credit card to make the purchase, Vilmont said only that “I’m pretty sure that Robyn did and Sandy (treasurer Greenfield) did.” Vilmont went on to object to being ques­ tioned once again about the computer pur­ chase, which took place two years ago. “We admitted making mistakes and apologies were made,” sa d Vilmont. However, Lyons said the same mistake was repealed when Vilmont allegedly hired Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr and Huber engi­ neering and survey firm to provide more than $5,380 worth of survey and engineer­ ing services without board approval late last summer. Lyons said the engineering was for a proposed $195,000 addition to the town­ ship hall, which the board also did not ap­ prove. Vilmont said he docs not remember per­ sonally authorizing Fishbeck to perform the work, though he said he encouraged others, including McKenna, to get the (engineerng) job done. He said he does not know whether the board approved the expenses. “At the Sept. 11 meeting, Robyn brought this $5,380.18 bill to the board’s attention and asked what we should do,” said Lyons. “We can’t pay it because it was not pre-ap­ proved." Minutes from the Sept. 11 meeting show that McKenna said “there is no record of authorization given to Fishbeck to do the work and lhe board policy has been that the board must approve any expenditures over $2,000, even though it may be a budgeted item." According to the minutes, attorney Rob Thall concurred with McKenna, who told the board she would advise Fishbeck that “there might be a problem with approval because procedures were not followed.” The minutes state that the bill was among the August vouchers and was not paid. “They provided the service on good faith,” said Lyons. “I feel he (Vilmont) should pay it (the bill.)” Vilmont did not want to answer ques­ tions about the Fishbeck issue when first contacted by the Banner Wednesday. “You’re going to have to take his (Ly­ ons') word for it,” said Vilmont, who de­ manded proof before he would acknowl­ edge the questions. “This has gone beyond what the recall is supposed to be all about.” But later in the interview, Vilmont stated he was not at lhe meeting where the Fish­ beck bill was presented for payment (Aug. 17) and that he did not recall the bill being brought into question at the Sept. 11 meet­ ing. Minutes showed, however, that Vilmont attended both meetings. “Well, I told you my memory is not as good as it used to be.” said Vilmont after he was informed that he attended both meetings. He also said he did not know whether it mattered if the board approved a bill before or after the service was provided and that he does not know whether the board ap­ proved the services and costs. Vilmont said the board did discuss re- Roger Vilmont's supporters and opponents campaign for votes with roadside signs in Rutland Township (Banner photos by Shelly Sulser) pairs to the township hall along with lhe addition of two offices. “That was discussed with lhe group." he said. “’Lei’s get a plan.’ The board said to get ideas, we drew up plans. 1 don’t do things without talking to the board. “We try hard to do things the right way." he added. “I will do the best job 1 can and 1 don’t intend to do anything wrong. If things are done wrong, let’s fix them.” The three remaining issues on the ballot presented by the recall committee accuse Vilmont of making a comment after a pub­ lic meeting in June that “he was tired of lis­ tening to residents with limited capacity in­ telligence" and that “he further stated he would not listen to them because he does not have to;’’ that he rented the Barry Expo Center and mailed approximately 300 fly­ ers to nearby residents to advertise a special meeting of the Township Board to deal with an issue involving increasing farm production use of a specific piece of prop­ erty without formal board approval: and. that at the July 10 meeting. Vilmont re­ fused to answer any questions directed to him from residents during the open com­ ments portion of the meeting. Also on the ballot is a 200-word re­ sponse from Vilmont offering his justifica­ tion of conduct in office. In it. he explains that he did not make the statement, that public comment has been expanded at meetings, that government should be “as transparent as possible," and that “if supported with your vote, I pledge to continue to listen and be responsive to the citizens of our community." Voters will be asked to answer “yes" or “no” to the question: Should Roger Vil­ mont be recalled from the office of supervi­ sor of Rutland Charter Township? Polls will be open from 7 a.m to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the township hall. 2461 Heath Road. BABY, continued from page 1 tree grew from an acorn hand-picked from an Ovcrcup Oak that shades the log cabin where Abe Lincoln, America’s 16th U.S. president, was born on Feb. 12, 1809. The tree is located in Hardin County. Kentucky, where Lincoln spent his boyhood years. The institute purchased the tree from “American Forests Famous and Historic Trees,” an organization dedicated to pre­ serving the environment and teaching peo­ ple about their natural heritage. Many other trees arc available through American For­ ests, such as the Wyatt Earp Black Walnut, the George Washington Tulip Poplar, the Edgar Allan Poe Hackberry and the Amelia Earhart Sugar Maple. More information on historic trees can be found at www.historictrecs.org. Along with the tree certificate, the Alex­ anders were presented a marble tree marker that indicates their tree is an historic Abe Lincoln tree. Oaks, chosen in 2001 as America’s national tree, arc fast-growing, beautiful and ideal for attracting wildlife, according to Michelle Skedgell. executive director of the institute. “With an average life span of 200 to 300 years and average height of 60 to 90 feet,” Skedgell said, “an oak is testament to a quality of life worth preserving. We expect to give out over 400 certificates in 2003, which can be brought to the institute on Saturday. April 26. or Oct. 18, where fami­ lies will receive their trees for planting." Along with the certificate, families will re­ ceive information on how to plant and care for their tree and the benefits trees bring to people’s lives. “The benefits of trees range from provid­ ing beauty, which has been proven to have Jesse Wayne Alexander is big brotner to the first Barry County baby of the year. a calming effect on people, to helping re­ duce global warming by absorbing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses," Skedgell said. "Trees also help us save en­ ergy by providing shade in the summer and a wind break in the winter.” She added that “we think this program is a great way for parents to begin teaching their children the value of taking care of our environment. Each of us really can make a difference. A special tree that grows healthy and strong, along with the child, is a great symbol and wonderful opportunity for the child to feel proud of helping to take care of a quality of life worth protecting." Looking for a Unique Graduation Announcement? Carlson Craft announcements let you select the wording, the ink color, and the design to create an announcement that is Y0U1 (Formerly Advanced Commercial Printers) 1351 N. Broadway (M-43) (616) 945-9105 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 9. 2003 - Page 3 MainStreet CEO concludes foundation board leadership Don Nevins attended his first meeting as a new member of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. COUNTY, continued from page 1 fice to give each commissioner a list of all items which have been referred to commit­ tee, but not reported out of committee. The list was to have been presented one week before the first April and October meetings of the board. The intention was to prevent items from ‘disappearing* in committee. "There was generally nothing to repon,” County Administrator Michael Brown said of the rule. Brown said referred items aren’t held up in committee because party politics don’t come into play here. All the commissioners are Republican. “I just found it difficult to provide it (making sure it gets done by reviewing all the committee reports) when it generally does not affect us,” Brown said. He said the rule had been modeled from L’.^ham County Board bylaws. Commissioner Ken Neil suggested that L* each committee chairperson could make an effort to keep track of all items referred to committee. “That’s about what we have been do­ ing...” James said. Commissioner Jim French said the com­ mittees on which he serves always go back to previous meeting notes to try to gather art up loose ends. At last week’s meeting, County Clerk !h Debbie Smith administered the oath of of­ bi. fice to all commissioners who were present because all commissioners are beginning new terms this year. She also conducted the meeting until the board elected its chairper­ son and vice chairperson for 2003. Committee assignments were also ap­ proved for the coming year. The biggest change was naming Commissioner James French to chair the County Development Committee, a post previously held by Wing. The purpose of each of the county’s five standing committees is to carry on a con­ tinuing evaluation of the performance of activities and programs within its area of responsibility and to develop information, alternatives and recommendations for the entire board in those area*. Serving on the 2003 committees are: • Finance: Clare Tripp, chairwoman; Ken Neil, Wayne Adams and Jeff MacKcnzic. Sandy James is the alternate. This commit­ tee's areas of responsibility include the county's building authority, treasurer, pur­ chasing, capital budget and equalization. • County Development: James French, chairman; Sandy James, Tom Wing and Don Nevins. Wayne Adams is the alternate. The committee's areas of responsibility arc the county's Planning & Zoning, Soil & Water Conservation, the Potawatami Rec­ reation, Conservation & Development Council, Cooperative Extension Service Q Emergency Preparedness, Local Emer­ k gency Planning Council, Central Dispatch/E-911, Depart of Public Works, Economic Development and Solid Waste. . • Facilities and Property: Sandy James, chairwoman; Ken Neil, Clare Tripp, Jim French. Jeff MacKenzie is the alternate. This committee's are«.s of responsibility arc the county's parking, safety committee, buildings. Airport Commission, custodial, r bid review and county parks. i • Pcrsonnel/Human Services: Ken Neil, chairman; Wayne Adams, Jeff MacKcnzic, Sandy James. The alternate is Clare Tripp. t The committee's areas of responsibility in­ clude the county's labor negotiations. county clerk. Commission on Aging. Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Thomapplc Manor. Community Action Agency, Veterans' Affairs, Chief Executive Office Board, Family Independence Agency, Substance Abuse, Area Agency on Aging (Region III), medical examiner, mental health, employee benefits, person­ nel policies, county administrator. Appeals Committee and Classification Committee, • Central Services: Wayne Adams, chair­ man; Clare Tripp, Jim French and Don Nevins. The alternate is Tom Wing. The committee's areas of responsibility are the County Sheriffs Department, county jail, marine patrol, road patrol. Drain Commis­ sion, county surveyor, remonumentation, county transit, road commission, animal control, child carc/probatc, jury board, adult probation, Unified Trial Court Divi­ sion, register of deeds, Land Information Services, prosecuting attorney, child care welfare, Friend of the Court and law li­ brary. County representatives on other boards and commissioners are Sandy James and Jeff MacKcnzic on the Airport Commis­ sion; Don Nevins on the Area Agency on Aging, Region III; Ken Neil, Clare Tripp and MacKcnzic on the Barry-Eaton Board of Health; Wayne Adams, Jim French and Jeff MacKenzie on the Board of Public Works: Tom Wing and Tripp on the Com­ munity Action Agency Board; Neil on the Central Dispatch/E-911 Board; Don Nevins and Tom Wing on the Chief Executive Of­ ficers Board Workforce; Neil and James on the Commission on Aging Board; Tripp on the Community Corrections Advisory; Wing on the Economic Alliance with Ad­ ams as an alternate; French on the Federal Emergency Management Agency Commit­ tee; MacKenzie on the Jordan Lake Board; Tripp on the Judicial Council; Wing and Adams on the Local Emergency Planning Commission; Nevins and MacKcnzic on the Mental Health Board; Nevins on the Mortgage Review Board; Neil, Tripp and MacKenzie on the Parks & Recreation Board; MacKenzie on the Planning & Zon­ ing Board; Wing on the Potawatami Rec­ reation. Conservation and Development Board; Neil on Solid Waste; Tripp, James and Adams on Substance Abuse; French and James on Transportation; French and James on the Wrap-Around Team; and Ad­ ams on the Regional Substance Abuse Board. In other business, last week, the County Board appointed Linda VanHoutcn of Wayland to the Commission on Aging Board and Michael Bagley of Hastings to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Both are three year terms. VanHoutcn suc­ ceeds Betty Moore and Bagley succeeds Ardie Baum, who chose not to seek re-ap­ pointment. A number of re-appointments also were made: County Treasurer Susan VandcCar and George Leonard of Delton to the County Building Authority. David Arnold to the Substance Abuse Board, Jeri Weinbrecht and Heidi Byrne to the Commission on Aging Board, Pam Groner to the Area Agency on Aging Region IIIB Board. Sharon Rich to the Parks and Recreation Commission and Donald Wilcutt to the County Road Commission Board. All the term, arc for three years, except Wilcutt’s, which is six years. David L. Hatfield, chief executive officer of MainStreet Bank in Hastings, has con­ cluded five-year term as chairman of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation Board of Trustees. Trustee Jeffrey L. DeNooycr. general manager of Metro Toyota and currently vice chairman of the foundation’s board, has been appointed to succeed Hatfield for a term that runs through Dec. 31. 2003. "Jeff is the fifth board chair I have had the pleasure of knowing and serving with in my 19 years at the Foundation." said Jack Hopkins, presidcnt/CEO, Kalamazoo Com­ munity Foundation. "He embodies strong community values and the highest of integ­ rity. I look forward in 2003 to serving him in his role as chairperson, the other trustees and our community." Marilyn J. Schlack, president. Kalama­ zoo Valley Community College, was ap­ pointed vice chairwoman for the same pe­ riod through Dec. 31. Hatfield, a long-time resident of Kalama­ zoo, was initially appointed to the Kalama­ zoo Community Foundation Board of Trus­ tees in 1989 by the Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce. He served as its vice-chairman from 1994 to 1997 and was appointed chairman in 1998. Hatfield will continue as a trustee. "It has been my distinct pleasure to have worked so closely with Dave these past five years. I have learned a great deal from his leadership style and qualities, broad com­ mitment to our community and untiring leadership." said Hopkins. “I look forward with fond anticipation to continuing our as­ sociation as he remains on the board." Under the leadership of Hatfield, the foundation continued its position as a phil­ anthropic leader in the greater KJamazoo area. Hatfield supported the foundation as it progressed through many significant deci­ sions, transitions and accomplishments. He also look an active leadership role and par­ ticipated fully as a member of the national community foundation field, helping its progress during a period of dynamic growth. Accomplishments over the last five years have included: • The assets of lhe foundation climbed to $268 million in 1999, the highest level in its history. The foundation was guided with responsible and effective stewardship dur­ ing the weakened condition of the financial markets which began in 2000. For three straight years — ',nn‘ •"'* tho foundation s was above the weighted performance index against which its performance is measured. • A new investment policy was adopted and national investment managers were hired to assist the foundation with its in­ vestment management activities. • Individuals, families, businesses and non-profit organizations established nearly 300 new funds at the foundr'ion in this five-year period. • The foundation adopted its 21st Cen­ tury Philanthropic Initiative in 1999. a plan that dedicated necessary resources, human and financial, to help shape a healthy, car­ ing community. • The board adopted an integrated strate­ gic plan in 2000. which set forth six strate­ gic goals of the foundation, including com­ munity investment and leadership, donor relations and dcvelopmcnt.ilnvestment management, marketing communications, new directions and organizational effec­ tiveness. • The Kalamazoo Community Founda­ tion’s community investment and leader­ ship policy, adopted in 2000. moved the foundation from a historically reactive to a more proactive leadership organization, and established four new investment priorities: individuals and families, community en­ gagement and youth development, educa­ tion and learning and economic develop­ ment. • In 2002, the foundation launched its first initiative, BetterTogether/Kalamazoo, after a two-year exploration of social capi­ tal, including participation in the national Social Capital Community Benchmark Sur­ vey. The foundation continues its long-stand­ ing commitment to community investment through bold and innovative grantmaking. • The foundation reached a milestone in 2000 by surpassing the one-million-dollar mark in scholarship distributions. • The foundation adopted its first diver­ sity policy «n 2000, acknowledging the im­ portance of embracing diversity within the foundation and in the community, in 2001, the foundation embarked upon its first di­ versity initiative after receiving a National Lesbian and Gay Community Funding Part­ nership Grant and establishing the Gay, Lesbian. Bisexual and Transgender Equal­ ity Fund. In an effort to engage diverse citi­ zens in its grant making proves, the foun­ dation added three community members to Community Investment Committee in 2002 — a committee previously comprised Edward Jones TV program to feature Time writer Traffic light installed The long-awaited traffic signal at the North M-43 Highway and Apple Street in­ tersection in Hastings was installed Tuesday and will be fully functional in one or two weeks, said Greg Perry, traffic safety engineer for the Michigan Department of Transportation. Traffic congestion in the intersection area has contributed to acci­ dents and other problems and officials hope the signal will alleviate the situation. Currently, the traffic signal blinks yellow flashing lights on M-43 and a blinking red light on Apple to allow for a transition period for drivers to become used to the idea of a traffic signal in that location and hopefully prevent someone from driving through a red light, he said. Employees of MDOT are pictured at the site on Tues­ day afternoon. Ceremony honors Golden Apple winners The listings Area School System was the only school district in the region to , have two schools receive Michigan I “Golden Apple” awards at a special cerc» mony conducted at the Kalamazoo Educa­ tional Service Agency Dec. 13. Representatives of the winning schools. Central and Pleasantview, attended the ceremony to receive the awards and a $10,000 check for each school. Out of well over 2.000 elementary schools in the state. Golden Apples were awarded to 127 elementary schools this year by the state of Michigan. The Golden Apple award was established in July, 2000 by the Michigan legislature to recognize elementary school achievement on the fourth- and fifth-grade MEAP tests given statewide each year. This is the second year in a .ow Pleasantview has received a Golden Apple. Last year, both Pleasantvicw and Star School were honored as being two of the top ten performing Class B elementary schools in the state. The four awards that Central. Pleasant­ vicw and Star clementaries have received over the past two years have been accom­ plished by only 23 school districts in the state. David Hatfield of foundation board members. • In 2000. the foundation met the newly established community foundation stan­ dards of the Council of Michigan Founda­ tions (CMF), one of which was to add the word "Community" to the foundation's name. The foundation successfully made this transition and participated in the CMFs statewide community foundation branding campaign. • The foundation celebrated its 75th an­ niversary in 2000 with its first community meeting, attended by 700 citizens of the greater Kalamazoo area. • Healthy Yoath and Healthy Seniors Funds for Kalamazoo and Van Buren coun­ ties were established at the foundation funded by a portion of the State of Michi­ gan’s share of the national tobacco master settlement agreement. • The foundation continued its important dedication to its donors by enhancing new opportunities and services, including adopt­ ing a Donor Bill of Rights, establishing the W. E. Upjohn Society, which recognizes the foundation’s legacy donors, and continuing its Partners in Philanthropy program. The Kalamazoo Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the spirit of com­ munity and quality of life in the greater Kalamazoo area through its stewardship of permanently endowed funds. Since its in­ ception in 1925. the foundation has in­ vested more than $180 million in the com­ munity. J " • 1 • i Pictured in front, from left, are Central thrd-grade teacher Shirley Keeler. Cen­ tral fourth-grade teacher Marianne Seidl. Pleasantview Principal Mary Vliek. Pleasantview fifth-grade teacher Trisha Kietzman and Pleasantview reading teacher Va­ leria Campbell In back, from left, are Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel. Central first-grade teacher Jeanne Swander. Central Principal John Johnston, and Central fourth-grade teacher Kelli Slocum. I Mark D. Christensen, the Edward Jones investment representative in Hastings, will be host for a free program at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, featuring Time magazine political writer Hugh Sidcy. During the live interactive satellite TV program, Sidcy and Edward Jones financial experts will discuss their outlook on the na­ tion, economy and financial markets in 2003. "Corporate accounting scandals and a sluggish economy have caused some inves­ tors to become timid oh the stock market,” said Christensen. "This program will offer all investors valuable insight into the com­ ing year and highlight specific opportuni­ ties.” Sidcy began his career with Life maga­ zine in 1957 and Inter became Time maga­ zine's political and White House correspon­ dent. To date, he has written about every president from Dwight Eisenhower to George W. Bush. Sidcy was with President John F. Ken­ nedy when he was assassinated in Dallas. Other notable experiences involve his trav­ els aboard Air Force One, including Rich­ ard Nixon's historic trip to China in 1972. As one of the few reporters to whom President Ronald Reagan talked regularly, Sidcy had the opportunity to observe Rea­ gan and Mikhail Gorbachev’s historical walk through Red Square. A graduate of Iowa State University, Sidcy curre itly serves as chairman of the White House Historical Association and is Washington contributor for Time maga­ zine. This live, interactive broadcast is pre­ sented at Edward Jones branch offices na­ tionwide via the firm's private satellite net­ work. For more information, call Christensen at 945-3246. Additional viewing opportuni­ ties are available. Edward Jones, the only major financialservices firm advising individual investors exclusively, traces its roots to 1871 and currently serves nearly six million clients. The firm offers its clients a variety of in­ vestments, including certificates of deposit, taxable and non-taxablc bonds, stocks and mutual funds. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 9. 2003 00WSES ...from Our Readers Supervisor’s conduct reason for recall Anti-library location effort sends ‘SOS’ To the editor: I want to keep everyone up to date on what's happening with attempts to stop the closing of East Mill Street to make way for a new library. I hear traffic on Mill Street is up 20% over the same time last year. We did file with the Court of Appeals in Lansing one day before the deadline last year and since then we have had to go to court in Charlotte because the library was trying to make me post an appeal bond of $2 million because the appeal would cause delays and they claim this is how much the delays could cost them. The committee for a new library only has collected a little more than $900,000 and they have another $500,000 in pledges, and then there is another pledge of $250,000 they said was lest after a certain date. I wonder why they would lose this pledge. Maybe there was a time limit set based on when they start building. I wouldn't say my appeal is going to cause them any delays, I’d say money to build a $3.75 million li­ brary in a location not supported by the public is the biggest holdup. Maybe if they would reconsider their site and get public support they could get this done a lot faster. We all agree that we need a new library and most all of us agree that closing Mill Street to build a new li­ brary is a terrible mistake that will affect thousands of people negatively for a very long time. This is why the judge’s decision to deny the $2 million bond was the best news we have heard in awhile. The library could start building tomor­ row if they wanted and had the oney, but if we win the appeal they would probably have to tear it down and reopen the road. 1 wonder how murh of our tax dollars are be­ ing used to fight ourselves. Tax dollars we pay are now being used to fight a project that the city and the library know is not in the best interests of its residents. We shoud not let this continue, wasting our tax dollars and donated money. They should just reconsider their site and try to gain the peoples’ support for a different site. The city attorney and the library were trying to go for the jugular, asking us to post two million dollars, cxpecially when they don't have more than 25% of what they need to build this new library. I'd say the judge’s decision to deny the bond was a pretty big blow to their plans. I have offered them a good location for the library and others have even offered to buy them some property but the city and the library arc set on closing Mill Street against the best interest of the public. 1 wonder how many people who donated their money to the first site wish they hadn't, because they also don't want the street closed? Maybe they should ask for their money back! I have already spent $3,000 out of my pet store account. Cosing Mill Street is go­ ing to affect anyone who has ever used this street to get around town. I still need public support to continue the fight and lawyer fees have exceed what I've collected. Lawyers cost lots of money and we need support. S.O.S (Save Our Street). Doug Ward, Hastings Issue is abuse of power in Rutland Twp. To the editor: There have been a few letters to the edi­ tor recently in support of Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont. They were writ­ ten by people who were not present to have witnessed any of the charges brought against Mr. Vilmont. nor any of the count­ less ether ordeals brought on individuals by him since he became supervisor. They were not present at meetings to witness his behavior. They have chosen to believe one man’s lies over the pleas of many innocent victims. My funily was one of lhe first victimized by Mr. Vilmont at the beginning of his term in office. Since then we have watched his path of destruction. We have attended meet­ ings, kept ourselves informed, and eventu­ ally met one person after another who have also been victimized by Mr. Vilmont. No, this recall is not about the junk ordi­ nance. To quote myself from my July letter to the editor, “This isn’t ultimately about a junk ordinance. The citizens were drawn together when the junk ordinance issue came up, and one by one they each unveiled their own account of how Vilmont has ruled them with intimidation and fear since he took office..." I attended the meeting that was described as rowdy in which citizens were yelling. I'll once again quote from my July letter, “Yes. the people are angry. Isn't it obvious that all these people are livid for a reason?" I’ll further explain that comment. The people are angry at the way Mr. Vilmont has used any means necessary to do things his way, including deceit, bullying and working behind the township board’s backs. These citizens had all been victims of Mr. Vilmont under different circumstances, and were reacting desperately out of fear of the power Mr. Vilmont had created for himself. Citizens were, saying, “Enough is enough" to his autocratic rule of the township. The junk ordinance was the issue that finally got press coverage. Incidentally, there already is an enforceable junk ordi­ nance in effect and it was even enforced in 2002, so we aren’t trying to keep the town­ ship from doing its job. To the contrary, we want the entire township board to be allowed to do its job, not Mr. Vilmont rul­ ing alone. These letters seem to indicate a belief that almost 600 people are making up lies and one man is telling the truth. Our expe­ rience in our ordeals with Mr. Vilmont taught us that people aren’t interested in getting involved unless they personally have been victimized. People are too busy just trying to make a living and feeding their families, they don’t have any effort left to waste on fabricating stories. All these people .uc involved in supporting the iccaii of Roger Vilmont because they firmly believe from personal experience with him that the good of the township depends on his removal from office. Cindy Porritt, Hastings Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question: To the editor: In response to the flyer that went out in lhe Reminder Sunday. Dec. 29. by the Citizens for Civil and Responsible Government - they really should have done a more thorough investigation before print­ ing the allegations. The Rutland Township Recall Committee had to hire an attorney. They had to make sure they were dealing with facts, which had to be verifiable and have witnesses. The facts are substantiated by the minutes from the township hall. #1. Look beyond the fact that Supervisor Roger Vilmont purchased a computer sys­ tem with his credit card maybe that is not the cause for concern. He did so without board approval. Furthermore, the invoice for the computers did not go directly to the Township Hall. The township clerk had a hard time getting it from Vilmont because he was having a hard time locating it. #2. At least one township trustee did not know or approve of a meeting at the Barry County Expo concerning Larry Haywoods farm. I took the call from Larry himself when he was try ing to get in contact with the trustee to sec what the letter he had received was all about. Trustee Joe Lyons relumed his call and said that he would check at the township hall to see for himself uhat it was about because he did not know. Also. 30 people attended the meeting, so the Barry County Expo rental expense was uncalled for. #3. Concerning the junk ordinance and the people there at those board meetings, they were good people, they were not shouting profanity or being unruly. Deputy Nieuwenhuis was there at those meetings and not once did he have to ask anyone to quiet down or was he asked at any time to remove anyone. The people were upset as to the way their questions were answered, all by the same answer "Thank you for your comment." Neil Braendle. chairman for Citizens for Civil and Responsible Government, was not at these meetings, he was in Arizona. If people think that this issue is dead - go back to the minutes of the June 12 meeting. "Motion by Lyons to drop all discussions on any new junk ordinance. In My Opinion To recall or not to recall: A local group called the Rutland Recall Committee filed 54 petitions bearing 592 sig­ natures. 285 more than needed to force a vote on the recall of Rutland Township Super­ visor Roger Vilmont next Tuesday. Members of this group feel Vilmont should be relieved of his elected position be­ cause of accusations that: • He refused to answer questions at the July 10 board meeting. • He used his personal credit card to purchase computers for the township. • He rented the Barry Expo Center without prior board approval to hold a special meeting. • He allegedly made an offensive remark that he was “tired of listening to residents with limited capacity of intelligence.” Perhaps the biggest issue smoldering underneath this is that Vilmont and the Town­ ship Board discussed, but did not enact, a junk ordinance Vilmont was elected in November 2000 as one of a slate of new candidates to replace a former board considered by some as not serving in the best interests of all the people. The former board also had problems communicating with township residents, and re­ tired or were voted out of office in the last election. The biggest issue here is over the role of government, which has the responsibility to manage the affairs of the people who elect them and give them authority. There must be a balance between the governed and those who govern. Making new rules and regula­ tions for people to live by is not the most important job for elected officials. Govern­ ment needs to facilitate and manage the business of the people, making the best deci­ sions for all the people. During Vilmont’s election campaign two years ago, he said he wanted to make changes in how the township operated. He pledged to keep residents informed and to make sure business was done is a more open atmosphere. He also was opposed to the blight ordinance the township was considering in 1997, saying it was too "overreach? ing," but the current zoning ordinance was not the proper vehicle for junk enforcement. Vilmont came to the job with very little experience in township administration. For him, it’s been on-the-job training, as it is with many local candidates because local gov­ ernment is the best training ground. Many candidates start small and work up to higher offices. Patty Birkholz was Saugatuck Township Treasurer a little more than a dozen years ago. Today's she's our State Senator. Vilmont’s biggest problem seems to be a lack of leadership skills. He needs to read the book by Dale Carnegie on "How to Win Friends and Influence People." Some of the issues brought forward by the recall committee are valid complaints. However, the crucial question is, did he intentionally try to commit an unlawful act or hide decisions from lhe taxpayers, or did he simply forget his role as an elected servant of the people? The Rutland Charter Township Board meets once a month all year long. We cover most of their meetings, and our Banner reporter says most times there arc only a handful of people attending. To be sure, citizens arc busy, but it's not fair to condemn these offi­ cials unless you keep up on what they’re doing, either by showing up or by reading this newspaper’s accounts. Citizens should never allow government to change the system to make recall impossi­ ble, but they also need to take a more pro-active role. The reason so many people dis­ trust government today stems from complacency. The only way we are going to main­ tain good, responsive government, is by demanding it, which requires voters to stay on top of what’s going on. Residents must be willing to turn off their TV sets for a few minutes each week and educate themselves on what their local governments are doing. It's the people's business they are discussing, and we the people need to pay attention. Vilmont has made some mistakes and he could use some attitude adjustment. If he is spared recall, the people should watch closely the next two years, and if he doesn’t get the message from this campaign by then, vote him out. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics What about toll roads? The state is considering have toll booths on some of its expressways as one way to raise revenue and offset a projected budget deficit of $1.8 billion. What do you think of such an idea? support by McKenna - motion approved by all except - Vilmont. Greenfield. Hint. "Supervisor Vilmont said the subject wou’d be addressed again after the survey results are in. The treatment of the people at those meetings by Supervisor Vilmont is one large reason why Trustee Rob Lee decided to run for the trustee position. *4. Supervisor Vilmont was heard mak­ ing his comment concerning lhe mentality of the citizens of Rutland, not only by the few citizens in the hall after the meeting, but also by a few remaining board mem­ bers. Will the board members substantiate it? We will have to see. *5. Yes. the recall will cost money, as will a new election, but the Rutland Recall Committee has also made this board aware that they need to keep a better eye on their supervisor, and in doing so at the Rutland Charter Township Board meeting Sept. II. 2002. "verified and substantiated in the minutes. Clerk Robin McKenna reported that there were bills from Fishbeck Engineering in last month's vouchers that were not paid because of a procedural prob­ lem. The check was $5380.15 for GIS sur­ vey work on the cemetery and an addition to the township hall for offices etc. There is no record of authorization given to Fishbeck to do the work, and the board pol­ icy has been that the board must approve any expenditures over $2j000 even though it may be a budgeted item. Attorney Rob Thai I confirmed this as well. That addition to the Tnwnship Hall was in the price range of $I95jOOO. Supervisor Vilmont may lead people to believe he has the authority to spend up to $2,000 without board approval, but that $2 XXX) is there to be used for tak­ ing care of the township hall - for example, to pay the power bill to avoid late fees and to buy office supplies such as pencils, pens, toilet paper, etc. Vilmont also staled that he welcomes anyone to come to him for “one on one" information. I do not recommend that. I had a bad experience doing just that. It docs not matter if you arc a concerned citizen voicing your opinion on junk, if you arc a business person trying to develop land, a farmer, the spouse of another board member or the director of the YMCA. Supervisor Vilmont will not show you any respect if you arc questioning his reasoning or authority. Please vote, to recall Supervisor Vilmont and save the taxpayers of Rutland money in the long run. Barbara M. Lyons. Rutland Township Trustee backs recall To the editor: I take my position very seriously as Rutland Township Trustee. My position requires me to do what is best for the township. By now I am sure everyone is aware of the issue in Rutland Township to recall Supervisor Roger Vilmont. 1 have been on the Township Board now for two years, which sadly has not been a pleasant experience. At this time wc have a divided Township Board. Some board members would like to retain the supervi­ sor, others want a new supervisor. My con­ cern now is now can this board function properly being divided as it is and with the present supervisor. I do not feel it can. Based on my two years on the board, I have seen first hand Supervisor Vilmont’s way of trying to run a township. I know people in Rutland Township want to do the right thing when they vote on this issue. There have been accusations of half-truths, false statements and uncivil citizens. When I cast my vote Tuesday, Jan. 14, it will be based on what I know to be facts and nothing else. When the people of Rutland Township elected me they put their trust in me to do the right thing. I will not betray that trust. I will cast my vote to recall Supervisor Vilmont. Rutland Township Trustee, Joseph R. Lyons Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 Pu»snedby Hastings Banner, A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 Inc. John Jacobs Frederic Jacob* President Vice PreWont Steven Jacobs Socrutaryrtreasurer • NEWSROOM • David T \bung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Joan Weick Gnn Lake “I don't think it would be a bad idea. It might help keep the roads re­ paired and help balance the budget.” Marjory Richards Yankee Springs “I don't know whether this is a good idea or not. Tolls on Route 94 might increase truck traffic on that route which is al­ ready congested.” Molly Jensen Middleville Shirley Bishop Gun Lake “I don’t know if Michigan has enough traffic on its expressways to make tolls cost effec­ tive. Would the cost of installing toll booths and hiring people be covered by the number of tolls that come in and would there be any money left?’ I “I think establishing tolls might help with the deficit. Also tolls could provide for upkeep. Tolls would be paid by visitors to Michigan as well.” George Guthrie Delton “Because I am a road builder I would welcome the additional work. However I think chang­ ing to tolls would cause a lot of havoc and short trips would take twice as long when you have to stop and pay atoll." Shawn Farr Rutland Township “No, I don’t think this is a good idea. We won't know where the money really goes. It would be like the fees hunters pay Wc don’t know how the state uses that money and if it goes to help hunters." Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8am to5 30om Saturday*8 30a.m WNoon Scott Ommen Ruse Heaton Dan Buetge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County S27 per year in aojoong counties S29 00 per year eist.here POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO. Boa B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 . �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 9. 2003 - Page 5 Stop the rape of Rutland Twp. ...from Our Readers Right is right, but recall is wrong To the editor: In an attempt to shift the burden of proof to us. the Rutland Recall Committee demanded that we account for our position recall - so we happily obliged, with a final statement. In it we said we believe the information on the recall petition is incor­ rect, and after encouraging the Banner some time ago to do an investigative report on the issue, we did our own. Our search for the truth began at the township hall, and this is what we discovered: These are the petition issues, in order: • Issue No. 1 - During December 2000 the newly elected Township Board began to organize, talked about and agreed to allow Supervisor Roger Vilmont to place an order for computer equipment and software on his credit card, because the township did not have one. According to information rec­ ollected by individuals we interviewed, Vilmont, Treasurer Sandy Greenfield, Clerk Robyn McKenna, and Trustees Dorothy Flint and Gary Rogers, there were no dissenting opinions in this group, which included Joe Lyons and Brenda Bellmore. We did not approach Bellmore or Lyons. The new board had not yet hired a recording secretary to keep detailed min­ utes. Since no motion was formally made, it was not recorded in the December minutes. To us this is irrefutable evidence that the just elected township board was acting in good faith and is proof positive that the decision, indeed, was approval for the pur­ chase. In January the minutes provide a record of payment, not to Supervisor Vilmont, but directly to the credit card company. Who in their right mind would risk footing the bill for a $7,000 package without approval? Even if he had done so completely on his own, there is nothing to imply wrongdoing, and it isn’t the first time a government body placed an order on a personal credit card. If there was a smoking gun here, why didn’t it alarm the auditors? This is merely making a mountain out of a molehill. Some time ago we invited the Hastings Banner to conduct an independent, inves­ tigative study of this matter, and were told fit “is not our responsibility.'' . ** that a negative comment was made at a public meeting, in our review of newspaper accounts, lhe deputy clerk who keeps min­ utes and members of the board, no evidence has surfaced that it ever happened. And since none of us heard rude remarks or comments by the supervisor (except to quell use of foul language), we have to believe it simply didn't happen or is it hercsay. • Issue No. 3 - An informational meeting held at the fairgrounds had the Township Board’s knowledge and agreement. It was a decision the board felt necessary to inform people about their rights involving a major issue about increased farm production of a specific piece of property. All expenses were board approved, and were recorded in the minutes which are available to ail at lhe township hall. • Issue No. 4 - Since there was no formal proposal for an ordinance, and the board was in an informational gathering mode, any public statement about a junk ordi­ nance would have been inappropriate. Roger has said on numerous occasions that he would be happy to meet one on one to discuss any issues. Wc think the supervisor has already responded very well to this question. Our committee believes the petition lan­ guage was vague, unfair, untruthful and without support of facts, and simply cannot be considered just cause for recall, and we stand by our position. Curiously, as this conflict winds down, someone else with an ax to grind writes a totally uninformed letter ostensibly to gel folks all wound up over the traffic problem at Wal-Mart. Agreed, it’s a traffic nightmare there, but that's about all the sense Paul Clous makes in his comments (Banner Jan. 2). Wc draw attention to the gentleman's remarks merely to illustrate how misdirect­ ed letters like his get negative things start­ ed, as in recalls, and to point out that none of our board members were in office when Wal-Mart was brought to town. Moreover, the omission of a second exit was done to avoid making Heath Road a thoroughfare. M-DOT must approve of the signa' .ux the township board. And, as we have been sayLr uiong, neither can this board, or the supervisor, be blamed for any part of this recall effort which can be traced to letters purposely written and laced with errors to promote “junk hysteria" and distributed to some res­ idents in April 2002. We have stated our case honestly and supported our cause with facts. Wc derive no pleasure from this confrontation and hold no ill will against anyone, but right is right, and recall is wrong! Progress is strengthened by working together through disputes, not through recalls. Roger Vilmont has said he wants to finish the job. Let’s not take away hope and promise for the future, extend him the opportunity to restore trust in government by continuing the positive direction now under way in Rutland Township. In two years the residents can evaluate Roger's accomplishments and vote accordingly. Join us in a vote of confidence for our township by voting "no” on recall Jan. 14. Neil Braendle, John Fehsenfeld, Hastings Vilmont hasn’t represented Rutland well Dear editor: I would like to state a few points in regards to the recall effort against Roger Vilmont supervisor of Rutland Township. 1. First, lhe comment has been made that the Rutland Recall Committee is only made up of a few citizens’ opinions. Not true. If that was the case, why is it that 592 regis­ tered voters signed our petition to get a recall election to oust Vilmont from office, which can be verified with the Barry County Clerk’s Office. The above said peti­ tions have been filed and accepted and the election has been scheduled for Jan. 14. 2. Second Neil Braendle stated in his let­ ter that our committee and other citizens at the township meetings were unruly and used profanity. If Braendle would actually attend the meetings, he would have a clear understanding that this was not the case. During none of the occasions during a township meeting was it necessary for a police officer to remove or demand us unruly overly opinionated citizens from the meeting. 3. Third, Mr. Vilmont has stated on more than one occasion that he has always allowed the citizens to speak with no time limits regarding current issues in the town­ ship during public meetings. At one of the meetings he only allowed a three-minute speaking period per citizen, and if it was not what he wanfxd to hear, he simply cut the citizens time by interrupting and saying what he wanted heard. Mr. Vilmont has not only threatened the public by banging his fist on the table but has also attacked cer­ tain board members during meetings. 4. Mr. Vilmont has had and will continue to have a personal agenda that fits his needs regarding township issues. I believe that when you are entrusted with the authority of being a public official, you should not take into consideration how it will affect Adsl and benefit yourself first, but how it will affect and benefit the township that put you in that position. 5. Regarding the issue of the Rutland Recall Committee bring the township into incivility that is not likely because we have already proven we can come together as a township for something we believe in and we are standing firm together until the end. We need someone who is going to represent our township with honesty and integrity. To date, with Mr. Vilmont in office, that has not happened. 1 would ask that before you make a deci­ sion in * ”ards to the recall th*: you look at all ot die facts and remember that we need a supervisor that has the best into rest of our township at hand and not his or her own. Melissa Hasty, Secretary. Rutland Recall Committee To the editor: Yes, everyone in Rutland Township is affected by this political demagoguery. And yes, even some of the innocent arc having to share the blame. You know who you are. You know how township government should be run, but they would not listen to you, not just once, but three different times. It’s in the records, but no one took the time to really check the records. Some don’t want to be reminded of the facts. "It's just a little mistake,*' they say. The fact is that there is no such thing as a little lie or a little rape. When elected officials can't follow the policies and township guidelines handed down by tht state and the courts, the tax­ payers are being raped, their constitutional rights to fair and honest representation are taken away. The political power game is just getting too costly in this township and in this county. Perhaps we should start thinking about hiring a township manager and take all of the politics out of managing the public’s business. However the upcoming vote comes out, the people can stop the rape of their consti­ tutional rights by attending township meet­ ings on a regular basis and voicing their concerns. After all, this is the peoples’ township and their tax dollars, and the fu­ ture home of our children and grandchil­ dren. The continued rape of Rutland Township is totally unacceptable, it must be stopped! Sandra Freese, Hastings Let’s not spread out county services Dear editor: Why has the library committee not looked into purchasing the old Fuller Furniture building? That way the library would be downtown and have adequate parking, the building has four floors, more than enough room. Even the remodeling that would be needed and purchase of building would be much more cost-effective. Correct? Also, why couldn’t the county tear down the rest of those rental properties and build a four or five floor building which could house the Health Department COA. Red Cross. Love Inc., Barry County Humane Society, BC Victim Services plus have meeting rooms. Why spread everything out all over the city? whatever happened to the Barry coun­ ty Resource Network, which would have housed all these? r Oh, I'm sorry, I forget the politicians in this county can’t make decisions in a time­ ly and efficient manner. Deb James, Hastings To the editor: After reading recent letters about the re­ call efforts against Rutland Township Su­ pervisor Roger Vilmont. 1 felt compelled to share my personal experience with Mr. Vil­ mont to aid citizens in their decision at the polls next Tuesday. Though discussions of a junk ordinance brought this controversy to its aggravated state, it’s not really about the proposed or­ dinance, but the inappropriate conduct and behavior of our supervisor. I was unfortunately, one of the first citi­ zens to be victimized by his indiscreet han­ dling of a rezoning issue that resulted in al­ legations of election fraud. Some unscru­ pulous people opposed to the rezoning had circulated misleading flyers in an attempt to rally support through deception and made false statements on a petition being circulated: as well, thereafter, signing a false affidavit, the latter being a crime. Election fraud is a serious matter at any level of government and undermines the very foundation of the democratic process. A complaint of the fraudulent circum­ stances was brought to the attention of township officials, both by township em­ ployees and myself, so the matter could be looked in to. In matters of election fraud, it is clearly the legal responsibility and civic duty of the township to investigate the matter and make a determination as to the validity of the petition. Legal counsel for the township was notified of the allegations and promptly determined the matter warranted a full investigation and the possible prose­ cution of the people responsible. Mr. Vilmont, however, disagreed with the proposed course of action and had the township clerk inform me that he would like to discuss the matter with me person­ ally. Upon entering his office and him making sure the door was closed, I was abruptly informed that the petitions would be validated and the election would go forth unless I personally took measures to stop it. I reminded Mr. Vilmont of the township attorney’s advice and the moral Dear editor: After reading Jeff MacKenzie’s state­ ments in the Jan. 2 Hastings Banner, I almost wanted to laugh, but 1. His statement that, “the traveling meetings give commissioners ’more input, get government closer to the people and educate us a little more...’ must have gone over their (the commissioners’) heads. 1 was at the Delton meeting where most everyone who spoke was against the new COA/Health Department boondoggle pro­ ject, but the commissioners voted to go ahead with the sweetheart land deal with Don Drummond's firm to purchase the land at Broadway and Woodlawn. 2. The statement that, “..J might have been surprised and a little annoyed... at how long some of the opposition stuck to their negative campaigning..." If we as taxpayers know we are being financially fleeced, we should never stop expressing such outrage and opposition to bad decisions by our gov­ ernment (national, state, or local). We may not be vocal now, so Mr. MacKenzie can relax, but wait until the next time we are asked for a millage increase to finance one of your pet projects. Perhaps he will hear us then. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-1822. Cart Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District. (Virtually all of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225­ 3831. fex (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rap­ ids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican. 24th District (All ot Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, Lansing. Mich. 48909. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909. obligation of the township to stop the elec­ tion. I was then informed that he was now the "legal advisor" for the township and that things would be done his way. The dis­ cussion then escalated into angry voices and personal threats. His unprofessional handling of the matter resulted in a lawsuit against the township and unnecessary ex­ penses to the taxpayers. I figured it would only be a matter of time before other people witnessed his pug­ nacious behavior and realized that he is not suited or worthy of lhe position he holds. Judging by the cry of the people for a re­ call. 1 am not the only one who feels Vil­ mont is the wrong man for the job. In re­ sponse to accusations made by the recall committee. Mr. Vilmont pledges to con­ tinue serving honestly and fairly with trans­ parency of government. I certainly was not dealt with honestly or fairly and believe you have to start something before you can continue it. I have also noticed at public meetings Mr. Vilmont eagerly invites people with opposing views to discuss the matter with him later, out of the public arena, not too transparent. I read an article in the Banner in support of Mr. Vilmont, urging a halt to the recall in the name of civil government. Things haven’t been all that civil around here since Vilmont took office; quite the contrary. Many meetings he attends result in angry verbal exchanges between himself and citi­ zens or the other board members. I believe his conduct and lack of composure have been degrading to the township and costly to the taxpayers. As residents of Rutland Township, wc deserve a supervisor who possesses honor­ able qualities, one who is above reproach, adheres to a strict moral code of ethics, and serves with integrity. He must realize that although his position is one of leadership, he serves the people, and should do so re­ spectfully. It’s our duty to find such a per­ son and we should settle for nothing less. Robert McKay. Hastings Let supervisor grind axe at home To the editor: This letter is in response to John R. Fehsenfeld’s recent letter to the editor. If he calls what Roget Vilmont has done for Rutland Township “Good leadership and effective government.” he doesn’t understand what Hitler's Third Reich was all about. Mr. Vilmont has practiced many of those same tactics while governing Rutland Township, such as frivolous law­ suits. revoking previously approved land splits, threatening phone calls and many other unbelievable scare tactics. And this will happen to you if you disagee and don’t go along with the Vilmont agenda. This recall is not about the failed junk ordinance, which was a resolved issue before the recall was initiated. It is about returning our township to the people and MacKenzie’s statements almost laughable Know Your Legislators: phone (517) 373-0842. Supervisor’s conduct is reason for recall 3. His statement, “I think we’re going to be in pretty good shape now for buildings,” seems to be contradicted later by his state­ ment, “I think the day is coming sometime in the future when the court system will need all ihc rooms... and we’ll build a new building for them,” Mr. Mackenzie, should define the word “now” for me and all the other taxpayer so we won’t be shocked when he tells us he needs more of our money. 4. Finally, regarding the pay raise issue and the failure of lhe commissioners to vote on the compensation commissions’ recom­ mendations that granted the raises, can real­ ly not laugh when McKenzie says, “it prob­ ably slipped everyone’s mind...” Perhaps we (the taxpayers) need to spring for getting the commissioners some memo­ ry training classes m palm pilots, so they can better remember important issues that need to be voted on. Better yet, the commissioners could make changes so all future county elected officials pay raises are put on the ballot every two years for voter approval or rejec­ tion. George Hubka. Dowling removing a man that has sold our township to lhe engineering firm his son works for and his favorite attorney. Don’t lake our word for it, get the numbers from the town­ ship. The charges on the recall election ballot are accurate, some of which were witnessed by 50+ people, including the Township Board - just ask. Don't be fooled by a few uniformed people with misleading informa­ tion. If after this, you still don’t know who is being truthful, feel free to call us and wc will play for you some of lhe messages left on our answering machine by some of Vilmont’s other victims. If that's still not enough to convince you. maybe you should talk to some of his neighbors. It is imperative to get out and vote “yes” on the recall Jan. 14 and send him home to grind his own axe! Todd Porritt, Hastings Vote ‘no’ to retain supervisor To the editor: We are writing to encourage a "no" vote on the recall attempt of Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont. We believe Roger has acquitted himself well during his first two years in office and deserves the opportunity to fulfill his four-year term. Roger has done nothing illegal or improper. There is an unjustified effort to remove the supervisor based on a single issue “junk” ordinance. There is no basis to remove this efficient leader who has per­ formed up to every standard required of his job despite being in office for only two short years during which Roger and lhe board have accomplished much for the township. Residents of Rutland Township should recognize this recall as trivial and personal­ ly motivated. Join us in voting “no" on recall Jan. 14 to retain our supervisor. We encourage you to “get out the vote” and support Roger Vilmont. Citizens for Civil and Responsible Government in Rutland Township Write us a letter: Here’s the rules The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 9. 2003 ~ Ruth E. Zerbel Harold V Beck, Jr. Hamid V. Beck. Jr. left this earth, to be with his maker, on Christmas Day. Dec. 25. 2002. His earthly remains have been cremated in accordance with his wishes. Having lived in the Grandville. MI area for approximately 40 years, he had recently moved to the Hastings. MI area. He is survived in life by his wife. Vivian I Beck and one sister. Thelma Wagenburg. Also surviving him are his three daughters. Joy (Weitzel) of Wyoming. MI. Judith (VanderSloot) of Middleville. MI and Julie (Witherell and husband) of Jenison. Ml. In addition to these family members, others missing him greatly will be his five grand­ children and five great-grandchildren. He was able to pass in peace at his own home with the devoted help of Barry Community Hospice. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Barry Community Hospice. 450 Meadow Run. Suite 200. Hastings, Ml 49058. HASTINGS - Ruth E. Zerbcl. age 85. of Hastings, died Frida}. Dec. 20. 2002 at Hastings Tendercare. She was bom Dec. 9. 1917 in Hastings, the daughter of Leo and Gladys (Yargcr) Cummings. She was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Ruth married Russell Zerbcl Aug. 28. 1948 and he died Jul} 7. 1989. Surviving are daughters. Marlene Swan of Indianapolis. Ind.. Janice Richardson of Bo.snton Beach. FL. Janet Richardson of Springport. Mich.; sister. Dortha Cummings of Hastings; seven grandchil­ dren; 10 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Graveside services were held Thursday. Jan. 2, 2003 at Brush Ridge Cemetery in Hope Township. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Worship Together... ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW COUNTRY CHAPEL FAMILY CHURCH I acey Road. Dowling. Ml UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. 49050. Paslor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ Phone 616-721-8077. Paslor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 aan.; Sunday School 11:15 aan. Nurvcry provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12- 2601 day Service: 9:30 azn.; Sunday School I IK) azn.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pjn.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 noon. Saturday nights - Praise Ser­ vices 7:30 pan. For more informa­ pan. ST. ROSE tion call the church office. C ATHOUC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pan.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a an. and 11 DO azn.; Confession Saturday 3:30­ HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ 945-4995 4:15 pan. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 azn.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 am. Nursery provided. Sunday Church Website: www hopcum.com. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 aan. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 aan. Sunday School; 10:45 aan. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 pan. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 pan. Wednes­ day. 6-8 pan. Pioneer Club (Gr. K- FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pasta Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and IIKX) azn. Sunday School fa all ages at 9:45 aan. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday School fa all ages al 9:30 azn. and worship service at 10:30 aan. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes fa adults and our “Kid's Time" is a great time of cel­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru Sth grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to Evening Service.6.00 pan. Wednes­ day activities 700 pan. are: Rain­ bows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 pan.) Wednes­ day. 7 pan.. Prayer Meeting (child worshipping with you. through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - care provided). GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastinp Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHI \ INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH No age limits. 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith Phone 367­ 44)61. Worship Services; Sunday. 11 KN) aan.; Sunday School. 10 aan. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd . “THE (One mile east of Hastings at comer of Mill Si.) Affiliated with Conserv­ ative Grace Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 aan.; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 aan.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6.00 pan.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 pan. All ages al­ ways welcome EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CEJRCH ~ Member Church ofthe World-Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetbcrg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship • 8 aan. (616) 945-3014 The and 10 aan. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 aan. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 aan. - 9:15 aan. Morning Prayer. IIKX) aan Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6KX) pan For more information call 795-2370 a Rev. David T Hustwick 948 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). RRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Paslor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 aan. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 aan.. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 pan.. Evening Service; 7KX) pan. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pan.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. aan. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pan. evening Service; Wednesday: 7Kx» pan. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. Hastings apostolic TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Paslor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 aan.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 aan.; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 pan. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastinp. MI 49058. (269-945-9574). Barner free building with clevata to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pasta. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Mem it. Office Manager. Sunday. Dec. 29 - .8:15 am. - Sunday school. 9:30 am. - LIVE! Under th. Dome (Contemporary service). Ju­ nior Church. Sunday school. iD.30 am. - Refreshments; IIKX) am. Traditional Service. Sunday school. 5:30 pm. - Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6:00 pm. • Dis­ ciple Bible Study H. Nursery is pro­ Meeting at Maple Valley High vided during buth worship services. Junior church is fa ages Five through second grade. Wednesday nights - 6 00 p.m LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7KX) pm. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8KX) pm. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 nights - 7KX) pm. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men GRACF COMMUNITY CHURCH aan. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's min­ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E. .ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Lumm. Interim Pastor. Jared Daughterly. Directa of Music Min­ A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm O'er. Paslor. Sunday Services: 9:45 aan. Sunday School Hour. IIKX) Faith Formation. Phone (269) 945­ 9414. Saturday. Dec. 28-8KX) pm. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Jan 5 - 8KX) and 10:45 am. Wbrhip; 9:30 am Sunday School Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 aan..6KX) pan^ Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club fa boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love “Where Everyone is Some­ one Special." Fa informatna call I616-731-5194 ar I-517-152-1106 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 azn. CEDAR CREFK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pas­ BARR) COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49058 ( 269) 945-2938. .Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of tor Brent Branham. Paslor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? School at 9:45 aan; Worship IIKX) aan.; Evening Service at 6 00 pan.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7KM) pan. Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10.00 azn.; Worship IIKX) azn.. 6:00 pan. Wednesday : Bible Class istries. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Thursday. Jan 9 • 8:30-10 am. Women’s Bible Study; 7KX) pm. Choir. Saturday. Jan. 11 - Tentative Noah's Sledding Party. Sunday. Jan. 12 - 8:30 am. Chancel Choir; 9:00 am. Tradi­ tional Worship; 9:20 am. Children's Worship; 10:00 am. Coffee Hour in Hall; 10:10 am. Church Scinol fa all ages; 11:20 am. Contempo­ rary Worship; 11:50 am. Children's Worship. The" € Service is broad­ cast over WbCH-AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout lhe week. Nursery is provided during both ser­ vices. Children's Worship is avail­ able during both services. 1230­ 6:00 pm. MK Youth Craig's Cruisers. Monday. Ian. 13 • 9:15­ 10:30 am. Sufi meets fa prayer and planning; 3 00 pm. Women's Concm Group; 7:00 pzr.. Session meeting. Wednesday.Jan. 15-6:15 am. Men's Bible Study; 6:45 pm. Praise Team. 7KX) pan.. Classes for all ages. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Paslor Ken Vaught. <616)945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-11 azn.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pasta A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 am. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FDJC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan Obit teazles HASTINGS - Mr. Norris E. Bacon, age 8 J. of Hastings, died Tuesday. Jaruary 7, 2003 at his residence. Arrangements arc pending at Wren Funeral Home. MW Carl Grashuis ] HASTINGS - Carl Grashuis. age 87. of Coats Grove Road. Hastings, died Saturday. Jan. 4. 2003 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Grashuis was bom on Sept. 30. 1915 in Lucas. Mich., the son of Henry and Johanna (Elenbaas) Grashuis. He was raised in the Lucas/Cadillac areas and attended schools there. He moved to Barr}’ County in 1934 and has lived at his present farm home since 1950. He was married to Imogene R. Barry June 13. 1936 and she died Sept. 7. 1975. He married Edith M. Zemke on July 30, 1976 and she survives. Mr. Grashuis has been engaged in farm­ ing all his life. He his farmed in the Coats Grove area of Barry County for the past 65 years. He was a member of the Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, holder of Commercial pilot’s license, member and past officer of Hastings Flying Ass’n. Barry Amateur Radio Club. Woodland Lions Club. Barry County Farm Bureau, former member of Coats Grove School Board, inducted Michigan Farmer’s Hall of Fame1985, avid outdoorsman. enjoying hunting and fishing, musician, playing guitar and harmonica at local activities, and main­ tained daily diaries for years. Mr. Grashuis is survived by his wife. Edith; daughter. Ann (Jerry) Davis of Shelbyville and Nancy Hamann of Holland; four grandchildren. Carol and Jim Graffbrd of Hancock, Laura and Dan Kingma of Hastings, Julia Davis and Jonathan Coombs of Wales and Michael and Tonya Hamann of Holland; four great grandchildren, Jennifer and Nathan Olson of Houghton, Katherine Graffbrd of Hancock, Sara Inverse of Lansing, Dale Inverse of Wayland; brother, Joe Pell of Cadillac; sisters, Gertrude Bouwma of Englewood, FL. Anna Baas of Belemont. Dorothy (Leonard) Marshall of Cadillac; sister-in-law. Nellie Grashuis of Grandville and Esther Grashuis of Chattanooga, TN; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Imogene; sons, Richard in 1943. Alan in 1944; sister, Christina VanderJagt; broth­ ers. Gerrit, Isaac and John; son-in-law. Dr. Fred Hamann. Services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Roberta Shaffer and Rev. Ben Herring offi­ ciated. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Carlton Township, Barry County. Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carl Grashuis Family Fund-Barry Community Foundation. Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish or Alzheimers Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Patricia A. Burrows NASHVILLE - Patricia A. Burrows, age 65. of Nashville, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2003 at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, Florida. She • «as bom Aug. 16. 1937 in Lansing, the daughter of Albert and Evelyn Sherman. Patricia has spent winters in Florida since 1990. She was a member of lhe Floral City VFW Post 7122 Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons. Michael (Brenda) Burrows of Menomonee Falls. WI. Eric (Cynthia) Burrows of Mundelein. IL, and Mark (Kimberly) Burrows of Charlotte; brothers. Arthur Sherman of Bedford Heights. OH. Charles Sherman of Florence. KY; sisters. Sandra Everett of Brighton. ML Marcia Lyons of Nashville; nine grandchildren. Marie. Holly, and Cally Burrows of Menomonee Falls. WI. Alyssa, Bradley. Kaitlyn and Nicholis Burrows of Mundelein. IL, and Alyssa and Alexa Harris of Charlotte. Ml; and several nieces and nephews Memorial services will be held Saturday. Jan. II. 2003 at 11 a.m. at lhe Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions maybe made io the American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. LAKE ODESSA - Donald L. Scheller, age 74. of Lake Odessa, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday. Jan. 3. 2003. Don was bom in Lake Odessa on Nov. 26. 1928 to Earl and Pauline (Riker) Scheller. He attended Lake Odessa High School before joining the U.S. Navy and serving during the Korean War. Following his dis­ charge. Don returned to work at Oldsmobile in Lansing where he worked as a security guard betox retiring in 1985 after 38 and 1/2 years of service. Don and his wife spent winters in Arizona for 15 years where he enjoyed playing poker with his friends from around the country. His family will always remember his love and sense of humor. Don is survived by JoAnn. his loving wife of 50 years; his children. Ron (Shellie) Scheller of Georgia. Tom (Loretta) Schelter. Barb (Jerry) Goetschy. and Don (Barb) Schelter. Jr.; 15 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two sisters; his sister-in-law. Sandy Schelter; and many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother. Earl Schelter. The funeral service were held on Tuesday. Jan. 7, 2003 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Interment will take place at a later time al Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund at Thomapple Manor, or the Ionia Area Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. | Henry Tfank^Tfudson""| BANFIELD - Henry E “Hank" Hudson, age 69. of Banfieid died Thursday. Dec. 26. 2002 at home. He was bom May 13. 1933 in Weyauwega. WI to Ivan P. and Henretta (Van Dcr Heyden) Hudson. He attended St Philip School in Battle Creek, King School in Banfield, and Kellogg Agricultural School. Henry served in lhe U.S. Navy as a sea­ man from 1953-56, and in the reserves until I960. He was awarded Honorman of Co. A161 upon completing his basic training. As a young men he worked for Senior Oil Co. He leased and operated a gas station from 1958 to 1963. He worked at Post Cereals in the Carton Container Division from 1961 to 1983, while also farming. Since 1983 he has farmed and raised beef cattle. He was married to Dorothy Berridgc on June 8. 1952. she died Oct. 18. 1984. His second marriage was to Alice L Millen- •1 berger in Banfieid on June 20. 1987. who survives. He enjoyed antiques, refinishing old fur­ niture, his cattle, visiting casinos occasion­ ally and taking short trips. He was a mem­ ber of lhe American Legion Post >484 in Hickory Comers having served as a com­ mander and adjutant. He also served on the honor guard. He is survived by a son. Randall A. (Jackie) Hudson, of Battle Creek; step­ daughters, Sherrie (Frank) Kutzler. of Cookeville, TN, Sandra (Mick) Swartz, of Hastings; step-son, John (Anita) Miilenbergcr. of Kalkaska; three grandchildren. Sarah Hudson, of Hobekcn, NJ. Abbey Hudson, of New Haven. CT and Maggie Hudson, of Ann Arbor. Ml; 13 step grand­ children. Erin Henderson, of Independence. KY. Kyle Henderson, of Cookeville, TN, Evan Henderson, of Franklin, TN. Nicole, Erika. Adam, and Jake Swartz, all of Hastings. Chad and Sndy Miltenberger. both of Clarksville. TN. Ethan. JJ. and Alex Miltenberger, all of Kalkaska, and Jeff Miltenberger. of Battle Creek; a great grandson; sisters. Dorothy (Fred) Addison, of Battle Creek. Heneritta Voughl. of Battle Creek, Mary Carol (Nelson) Fransisco, of Ceresco; brothers. Greg (Mary) Hudson. Lloyd (Claudette) Hudson, and Rex (Donna) Hudson, all of Battle Creek, Ivan Hudson of Richland. Joe (Darlene) Hud­ son. of Banfieid. Glen (Mavis) Hudson, of Hickory Comers; sister-in-law, Sharon Hudson, of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by a son, Rodney James Hudson, his mother Hcnerrita Hudson, his father Ivan Hudson; sisters, Delores Robinson. Betty Jimmcrson. and a brother. Michael Hudson. Sen ices were held on Monday. Dec. 30. 2002 at lhe Richard A. Henry' Funeral Home. Rev. Jeff Worden officiated. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Barry County Hospice, Hickory Comers Bible Church, or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. LITTLE VALLEY. NEW YORK Marguerite A. (Milks) (Chamberlin) Whitcomb of Little Valley. New York, courageously succumbed to the anr.s of God Saturday. Dec. 7. 2002 at her grand­ daughters residence, at lhe age of 96. She was bom Sept. 19, 1906 in Little Vallej. New York, the daughter of H. Lee and Maude (Gibson) Milks. Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband. Ixc. siblings. Clifford. Hazel. Kenneth as well as son-in-law. James Bailey. The kind and loving mother of a devoted family. Marguerite leaves her children. Robert F. Sr. (Patsy) Chamberlin; daughter. Diane; her grandchildren. James (Wanda) Bailey, Maureen McClunc. and Rebecca (David) Williams. Lynn (Thomas) Krull II. Robert F. Chamberlin Jr.. Bruce Chamberlin, and Albert Chamberlin, her legacy includes. 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Marguerite worked at Weston’s Bakery with Chemical Analysis during World War II, the Woolen Mill, and played the organ in her local church for 35 years. She also pro­ vided entertainment with her natural music talents at the Roller Rink during her younger years. She became a teacher and was educated in nursing in the 1920’s. She embraced the love of nature with creating gorgeous gardens and nurturing birds. Marguerite enjoyed reading, crochet­ ing. and genealogy. She was acknowledged in the writing of “The Hardtack Regiment” a book that detailed the true events of the Civil War. Marguerite lived her last six years of life with her granddaughter in Hastings. Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place with private services being held. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. MAPLE GROVE TWP. - Ila L. (Jarrard) Gray, age 91. a lifelong resident of Maple Grove Twp., passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, at her daughter's residence. She was bom April 10, 1911, daughter of the hie Lowell and Ethel (Hecker) Jarred. Ila married Robert Gray on March 9. 1935 in Battle Creek. Mich. Mrs. Gray was a member of the Maple Grove Ladies Birthday Club, the Farm Bureau. Norton Rural School Board and active in PTA events. Her hobbies included farming, crochet, needlepoint, and she also enjoyed flowers. She is survived by two daughters, Lucille Gay of Richland, Mich.. Lois (Glen) Richardson of Byron Center. Mich.; one son. Norman (Sue) Gray of Sunfield, Mich.; one brother, Lawrence (Mary) Jarrard of Nashville. Mich.; three sisters. Ena Johnson of Hastings. Mich.; L.T. (Robert) Weeks of Freeport. Mich.; Jesse “Joni” Burkett of Eaton Rapids, Mich.; nine grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; one soon to be great grandchild; one sister­ in-law, Pauline Gray of Charlotte, Mich. She was preceded by her parents; hus­ band. Robert Gray in 1996; two brothers, Clayton Jarrard and Casey Jarrard; and three sisters, Thelma Cunningham, Therma Eddy and Iza Decker. Funeral services for Mrs. Gray were held on Monday. Jan. 6. 2003 at Maple Valley Chapel, in Nashville. Mich. Burial fol­ lowed in Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA and Hospice, 1401 Cedar Street N.E.. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503 or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services, Borgess Health Alliance. 348 N. Burdick, Kalamazoo. MI 49007. The family is being served by Maple Valley Chapel of Nashville, Mich. SEE OBITUARIES, continued on page 8 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 9. 2003 - Page 7 Thornapple Players to have organizational meeting The Thomapplc Players will hold an or­ ganizational meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Jan 14 at Fine Arts and Funk. 205 South Jeffer­ son St. in Hastings. Fine Arts and Funk is next door to the Jefferson Street Gallery. “We will discuss the 2003 season and schedule as well as other related topics.” says Norma Jean Acker, who has been ac­ tive with the group since its inception. All past members and anyone interested in learning more about this adult commu­ nity theater group, open to anyone who hxs graduated from high school, are invited to the meeting. The Thomapplc Players include mem­ Lenz-Chaudhri to wed in Nov. 2003 Jerry and Kathic Lenz of Hastings and V.jay and Carol Chaudhri of Plymouth are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Orin Carl Lenz and Kirar. Anne Chaudhri. Orin is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School, and a 1997 graduate of Kellogg’s Community College with an Associates Degree in Drafting and Design Technology. He is currently working al Magna as an automotive designer. Kiran is a 1994 graduate of Churchill High School and a 1998 graduate of lhe University of Michigan with a bachelors degree in Organizational Behavior and Political Science. She is currently pursuing her MBA in Global Management and is working at Ford Motor Company as a Quality Analyst. A November 2003 wedding is planned. Markleys to mark 50th anniversary Larry and Yvonne will celebrate 50 years together on January 9, 2003. Their children are Brent (Cindy) Markley. Scott Markley. Greg (Barb) Markley and Cheryl (Don) Maneikis. GIRL, Brianna Lynne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 31. 2002 at 8:17 a.m. to Brian and Amy Gibson of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Louis Albert, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Dec. 31, 2002 at 11:22 a.m. to Ann Sandusky and Louis Villaran of Hastings. MI and Kissimmee. FL. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Esteban David, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 29, 2002 at 8:15 a.m. to Melissa Salazar and Hector Neri of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Jayden James, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 23, 2002 at 9:14 p.m. to Car­ los Rodriguez and Kellie Benschoter of Laku Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY. Ryan Michael, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 23. 2002 at 1:31 a.m. to Ken and Joanne Grantham of Otsego. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY, Cole Andrew, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 22. 2002 at 12:07 p.m. to Kathryn and Link Pape of Shelbyville. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Lucy Heckman turns 90 Jan. 16 Lucy Heckman will be 90 on Jan. 16. She will be celebrating her birthday on Jan. 18 at a party hosted by her family. This party will be in Fort Wayne, IN, where most of her family resides. Cards and letters would be greatly appreciated. BOY, Kameron Owen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 21. 2002 at 4:04 p.m. to Dorothy Wilson and Robby Munsell of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 3/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Michael James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 20. 2002 at 11:25 a.m. to Kristina VandenBerg and Mike Camphouse of Alto. Weighing 9 lbs. I oz. and 22 inch­ es long. BOY, Nathan Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 19. 2002 al 1:58 a.m. to Kenneth Pufpaff will be 90 Jan. 15 Kenneth Pufpaff of Bellevue will be cel­ ebrating his 90th birthday on Jan. 18. 2003 at Bellevue United Methodist Church from 1 to 3 p.n>. He was bom on Jan. 15. 1913. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been mode In tie conditions ot a mortgage mode by Brock E. Walther. a single penon (original mortgagor,) Io WeSa Fargo Home Mortgage, me. M/a Norwesi Mongage. mo.. Mortgagee, dated June 11.1999. and recorded on Juno 16,1999 In Inaoumont No. 1031206 In Bany County Record,, Mchigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dele hereof the aum ot NINETY-SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 83,100 dollars (S96.160.83). including interest at 7.300% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in raid mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, nonce is hereby given that aaid mort­ gage win bo fomdoaod by a sate ot the mort­ gaged pramfaea. or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Heelings. Ml. at 1D0 p.m.. on January 30. 2003. Said premiaaa are utuated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Berry County. Michigan, and are deecribed ae: Commencing al the Comer ot M-79 In the Wage ot Quimby where the road North intersects highway: thence West along the center otthe highway 185 Feet lor the place ol beginning; thence North 424 Feet more or less, to the Right­ Of-Way ot the Kent. Bany and Eaton Railroad: thence West 150 Feet, thence South 437 Feet, more or leu. to the centertine ot East Quimby Rood (M-79); thence East 150 Feet to the Place of Beginning, al being in the Section 26. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Bany County Records The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the dale ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date ol such sale Dated: December 26. 2U02 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team D (246) 5)3-1309 Trott A Trott PC. Attorneys and Counselor? 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FBe 1200232708 Team 0 (1/16) Steve and Amanda Hildabrand of Mid­ dleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 3/4 ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY, Johnathan David, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 19. 2002 at 4:24 p m. to David and Tracy Solmes of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 1/4 inches long. BOY, Benjamin Manuel, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 26. 2002 at 12:20 a.m. to Luis and Laura Torres of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 5 lbs. 0 ozs. and 17 1/2 inches long. BOY, Trysten Allen, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 24. 2002 at 12:07 p.m. to Shannon Bunge of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 1/4 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Lexus Rose, bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 18. 2002 at 3 a.m. to Amber Christensen and Brian Williams of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10.6 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Darren James, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 31, 2002 at 9:21 to Clayton Case and Jamie Stafford of Hastings and Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Kaiden Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 28. 2002 at 8:48 p.m. to Danielle Dewey and Trent Kohn of Hast­ ings. Weighing 4 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Cambcrlyn Rein, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 16, 2002 at 8:24 a.m. to Amber Jewell and Tony Fisher of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. II ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Ryan James, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Dec. 17, 2002 al 11:10 p.m. to Ray and Angela Steele of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 11 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. OPEN MOUSE IMMEDIATE OPENING DIRECTOR'S POSITION Dowling Public Library 20 hrs./wk., *8/hr. Apply at library, 1765 East Dowling Rd. bHastings—Tele.: (269) 721-3743 ^M, T, w, F 3-7 p.m—Sat. 10-2 p.m.^J|fl 520 5. CASS STREET Dnctions: Green St nest. Cass St south. HU. SHARP, AU BMCK N0ME1 • 1.551 aq. ft. • 3 bed­ rooms • 1-122 baths • 2 car garage * Full finished base­ ment • Large comer lot ■ Walking distance of hospital/fitness center & shopping • Large storage shed • Fenced back yard • Professional landscaping * Many extras! All for $149,900. YOUR HOST: OEOCME WUJAMS NOTICE The Barry County Soard of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to serve on the Community Corrections Board. Statue requires that membership include a crimi­ nal defense attorney, a member ol the business community, a citizen at large and a member of the communications media. Barry County is specifical­ ly seeking citizens who meet this criteria. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on January 20. 2003. In loving memory of Vanessa Tobias Johnson, who left us two years ago, Jan. 3rd. Sadly missed but neverforgotten, still hear yuur voice and see your smile, which we all low. There is never a day that goes by that you are not with us. Sadly missed by your three sons, John, Carl and Jen;- ah: and two beautiful grandsons. Jacob and Tanner. Also, your brothers and sister. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of MUREL C PRESTON. DECEASED Date of birth 0025/1906 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Murel C. Preston, who lived at 6160 Norris Road. Delton Michigan died OS'162002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Donald L. Preston, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan and the named'proposed personal representative wrtNn 4 months after the date of publication al this notice. Michael J. McPhtiitps (P33715) 121 West Apple Street. Suite 101 Hastings Michigan 49058-1801 (269) 945-3512 Sunslay, January 12, 1 - 4PM Must be a certified librarian or be willing to he certified in May. Nortce or Mongege Foredoeure Saia THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. bers interested in performing on stage and filling behind the scenes positions. Acker says. “Currently we present a mu­ sical in the spring and a play in the fall. We are excited about the upcoming season and are looking forward to meeting with past players and newcomers.” “This group offers performing opportu­ nities to anyone with a love of theater. Wc welcome experienced actors, and wc love to give those wishing to try something new a chance to do so. This is an eclectic group that works hard and has a lot of fun." she said. More information is available by calling Acker at 269-945-2332. LEGAL NOTICE GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ. EL § ASSOCIATES 629 West State Street - Hastings (MamStnet Bank BuMm# (269) 949-3770 Donald L. Preston Box 62 190 E. Race Street Freeport, Michigan 49325 (269) 765-3221 (1-9) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on July 10,1997. by Ray L Embden, a single man. as Mortgagor, to Mainstreet Savings Bank FSB. as Mortgagee, on which mortgage was recorded in the office ot the Register ot Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan on July17. 1997. in Uber 701, Page 948 (the -Mortgage-), and on which Mortgage there Is claimed to be an indebtedness, as deined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Fifty Six Thousand Four Hundred Drive and 607100 Dollars (S56.405.60). as of the date this notice, inducing principal and interest, and other coats secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been insttuted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power al sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason ot the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THasday. February 6.2003, at 1:00 o'dock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being toe place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court for the County of Bany, there will be offered tor sale and sold to toe fastest bid­ der. at public sale, tor the purpose of satefying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness duo on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located In Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, THENCE EAST 20 RODS. THENCE NORTH 56 ROOS. THENCE WEST 20 RODS. THENCE SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SECTION 13. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Commonly known as 10660 Maple Grove road. NashvMe. Michigan The length of the redemption period shal be one (1) year from me date of the sale. Dated: January 9, 2003 Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Puricey. Esq. Miller. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (1/30) �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 9, 2003 by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar NASHVILLE - Roderic Lee "RonCook. age 62. of Nashvrllc. died Tuesday. Dec. 31.2002 at his residence. Bom in Toledo. Ohio on June II. 1940 the son of Irslic W. and Mary F. (Francis) Cook. Mr. Cook has lived in Nashville for the past 20 years. Well known as an avid flower gardener, producing beautiful flower gar­ dens for all to enjoy. He is sunned by his mother. Mary F. lawyer of Hastings; sister. Leslie Ann (Eric) Baird of Hastings: brothers. Tom Cook of Lowell and Don (Dec) Cook of Pompano Beach. FL; nieces and nephews. A •Celebration of Life Gathering" w ill be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 9. 2003 at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Family will receive xisilors from 6:30 p.m. until service time at the chapel w hich is located at 204 North Queen Street. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville's Putnam Library or Habitat for Humanity. The family is being sened by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. | Michael Myers KENTWOOD - Michael Myers, age 28. of Kentwood, died Tuesday. January 7. 2003 as lire result of an auto accident. Arrangements arc pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. ...depends on experience and equipment. Let us Quote Your Work! J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 LAKE ODESSA - Carl Edmond Jackson, age 91. of Lake Odessa, passed away January 7. 2003 in Hastings. Ml after a short illness. Carl was born November 8. 1911 in Campbell Township to Augustus Whitney Jackson and Lizzie Ann (Kauffman) Jackson. He lived and farmed in lhe Lake Odcssa/Campbell Township area his entire life. Carl attended the Bushnell Country Schoo! and graduated from lhe Clarksville High School in 1932. On August 24, 1935 in Clarksville, he married Amber Cleo Landon who was a resident of Carlton Center. Carl and Amber had three children: Daryl C.. Yvonne O. and Harold L. Carl was a lover of life. He especially loved to dance with his wife. Amber. People frequently stopped to watch as they were together on the dance floor. He loved a good game of Euchre or Rummy, especially when he won! He was an avid outdoor sportsman. In his youth ite enjoyed trapping and went on to enjoy hunting as he grew older. Carl's passion was fishing though He loved to tell fishing stories to his children and grandchildren. In his later years, he would tell his grandchildren his "secrets" to successful fishing. For the passed twenty years he divided his time between Michigan and Florida where he owned a small home. Most of his time in Florida was devoted to fishing and his orange trees. Carl was preceded in death by his wife. Amber in 1968; his brothers. Lester. Harold and Homer Jackson; and his sisters. Catherine. Madeline and Esther Jackson. Rita (Jackson) Archer, and Bertha (Jackson) Leak. He is survived by his children, Daryl and Bonnie (Bonn) Jackson, Yvonne (Jackson) Cobb and Harold and Cheryl (Erickson) Jackson; seven grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; his sisters, Grace and Willard Kenyon of Lake Odessa, Janet Hozcr of Bay City, Esta and Howard DcGoodc of Otsego. Marie and Roy Crawford of Florida and Adalinc Starks of Ionia; his special friend. Mildred Dennis of Muir and many nieces and nephews. In accordance with'CatTs last wishes, cremation has taken place. There was no memorial service. A simple interment ceremony with immediate family members present was held at Lakeside Cemetery ir. Lake Odessa. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia Commission on Aging or the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were handled by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the County Agricultural Preservation Board. The Farmland Preservation Ordinance stipulates that the Board must consist ot: three individuals with agricultural interest, one elected official in township govern­ ment. one individual with real estate or develop­ ment interests and one individual representing local natural resource conservation interests. If you qualify to serve under any of the above requirements, applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on January 14. 2003. ELECTION NOTICE ★ WMITS^ Mike Sama Serleis + Maney * NOW HIRING Owner Operators Solos 830 Teams 830 CHARLOTTE - Alice Louise Boyer, age 92. of Charlotte. Mich., died Thursday. Jan. 2. 2003. Mrs. Boxer was bom Max 7. 1910. in 1 reverse City. Mich., the daughter of Lew is L and Minnie (Sheplcr) Fuller. Ijouise xx as always available to look after familx and friends in need. She xxas an office xxorker for the Stockyards for 30 years and spent her life farming with her husband on the familx farm northwest of Charlotte. She is survived by daughters. Wilma Hoglc of Charlotte. Lola Mae Smith of Jefferson. Georgia. Marx (John) Hall of Charlotte. Martha J. Swift of Sunfield. Donna Belle (Paul)Thayer of Plainwell, son. Jorum J. (Jeannette) Boyer of Sunfield; 26 grandchildren; and 40 great grandchildren. She married Lowell Arthur Boxer. Sept. 22. 1928 who preceded her in death in 1979. She was also preceded in death by grand­ daughter. Karen Thayer, in 1989 and son. Donald Boyer, in 1941. Funeral services were held Monday. Jan. 6. 2003 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Pastor Brian Sheen officiated. Interment was in Meadowbrook Cemetery in Mulliken. Further information available al www.praycrfuneraJ.com. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. । Tell “Vicky” Banks NASHVILLE - Lcll "Vicky" Banks, age 79, of Nashville, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday January 5. 2003 at Eaton County Medical Care Facility in Charlotte. ML She was bom December 30. 1923 in Alexandria. VA.. daughter of the late Harry and Lell (Hicks) Ginthcr. Vicky was a member of lhe VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Nashville for over 50 years and also served as a past President. She was also a member of the Battle Creek Eagles Club. Vicky was involved in many activities such as playing billiards, crafts, dancing and going to bingo. She also enjoyed bowling and fishing for blue gill. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband. Robert Banks. Sr. on August 28 1984; daughter. Elsie Kahn on October 13, 1996; son. Robert "Bobby" Banks Jr. on November 15. 1955. She is survived by her four daughters, Jayne Scott of Jacksonville. NC., Elizabeth (Jack) Hughes of Okeechobee, FL., Joyce (Dennis) Sergent of Lansing. ML, Kathleen (Gary) Morales of Charlotte, ML; 14 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services for Mrs. Banks will be held Thursday. January 9. 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at lhe Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. ML Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW National/Home in Eaton Rapids or the American Cancer Society. The family is being served by the Maple Valley Chapel of Nashville, ML ' We Process Color Film FAST! J-Ad Graphics We are looking for experienced teams to run priority dispatch. COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-OS7-372S) iKdNsMMetlclNstmEhl NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL RECALL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2003 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of Rutland Charter Township, notice « hereoy given that a Special Rec/J Election Voting Precincts Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings Michigan 49058 948-2194 Electors who wish to receive sn Absentee Voter ballot for the Special Recall Election by mall may submit sn AV appli­ cation by 2:00 p.m., January 11, 2003. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Special Recall Election may vote In person In the Clerk's office up to 4:00 p.m. on Janusry 13. 2003. Robin E. McKenna, Clertt Rutland Charter Township Dear Annie: I need help with my 8-ycarold son. “Tommy" He is constantly steal­ ing. He often takes mo from my purse when I’m not looking. *. he goes to a friend's house, he invariably comes home with something that doesn’t belong to him. Last night, we were at my parents’ house, and Tommy took a gold necklace from my mother’s jewelry box. My husband and I have punished him nu­ merous times, but the stealing still hasn't stopped. Tommy used to be the best-behaxed child in school, never giving anyone a problem. Noxv the teacher calls us every other day with something. I am bipolar and am wondering if maybe Tommy is. too. Any suggestions? - At lhe End of My Rope in Illinois. Dear Illinois: Did anything happen that may have been traumatizing for Tommy? Did someone die? Did he lose a pct? Was there a dixorcc in the family? Is he being bullied in school? If there was no unusual occurrence that may have triggered lommy’s behavior, he may indeed have in­ herited your bipolar tendencies. You arc wise to be alert to the possibility. Take Tommy to his pediatrician, and get a complete evaluation. Make sure lhe doctor knows your medical history- and is aware of the problem, and ask for a referral to a child psychologist. Good luck. Driving dad Dear Annie: I am a 48-y car-old divorced male who is fortunate to have both of his parents still alive and in their 80s. Here's the problem: I drive a sports car that only scats two people. When I need to lake my parents somewhere. Dad insists on driving his car. My car will not seal all three of us, and he say s lhe ride is too harsh compared to their luxury sedan. I have offered to drive his car, but he refuses. Dad is not the driver he used to be. Howcan I gently convince him to let me drive without having to snatch the keys from his hands? - Son of a Rorida Driver. Dear Son: You ca not force Dad to give up driving unless he has demonstrated that he is incapacitated. If that is the case, you can talk to hrs doctor and ask him or her to notify the authorities. Meanwhile, talk to your father about your concerns. Explain why his driving makes you nervous and that you believe all three of you would be safer if you were behind the wheel. Or. of course, you can get a bigger car. Too young? Dear Annie: I’m friends with a really nice girl, and I want to ask her out on a dale. I am 16 and have my driver’s license, but “Ashley" is three years younger, so I’m not sure how her parents would react. Her mother knows me fairly well, and I think she trusts me not to do anything she would­ n’t approve of. I figured that you’ve had some motherly experience and may be able to help me out. If you were the mother of a 13-year-old girl, would you let her go out with a 16-ycar old whom you trusted? We would probably go to the movies, a restaurant or a mini golf course - just a place where we could hang out and talk. We don’t go to the same school and only sec each other a few times each week. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Greg in Albany, N.Y. Dear Greg: You sound like a good guy, but it’s asking for trouble to iet a 16-year- PROTECT YOUR CARS FINISH BEFORE WINTER HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches , oxidation and restore gloss Safe for dear coat finishes 110.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE DETAILING Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete inteiior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special SCHOOLS OF CHOICE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM will be heid on Tuesday. January 14. 2003. for tho purpose ol consideration of the recall of Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Roger Viknont The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. | Bipolar thefts? BAYOU -250 The Hastings Area School System is participating in •New 228cc 4-stroke single cylinder SOHC engine Schools of Choice for the 2002-2003 school year. •5-speed transmissionOual automatic clutches* Single A-arm independent front suspensicn* Quad­ Students who reside in adjoining intermediate school Link semi-independent rear suspension* Triple drum brakes* Shaft drive* Tank-mounted fuel gauge districts are eligible to be accepted. There are no openings available in the sixth and seventh grades, and limited openings in the alternative education pro­ (4)SEC0nD PLACE $100.00 Cash See any Booster member for a S10.Q0 ticket. IM net be present It win. TICKETS SOLD AT ALL HOfflE SPORTIAG EUEATS I grams. Please make your request in writing by January 24, 2003 to: Superintendent's Office Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street Hastings, Ml 49058 old box with a driver's license date a 13xcar-old girl No sensible parent would ap­ prox e. no matter how trustworthy you are. Dale girls closer to your own age. If you want to stay friends xxith Ashley. fine, and if you are still interested when she is a few years older, you can try again. Herpes issue Dear Annie: I have genital herpes. I con­ tracted this sexually transmitted disease from my then-fiance, who didn't bother to tell me he xxas infected. I stayed with him even after I xxas diagnosed and later mar­ ried him, hoping I xvould never have to tell anyone about his shameful secret Wc have been divorced for three years, and though I have dated a feu times, 1 am reluctant to become intimate with anyone. I’m sure if a man knew about the herpes, he would dump me in a second. However. I could never behave like my ex-husband and not inform the person. When am I supposed to tell someone I have herpes? Wailing until wc know each other better seems deceptive. Please advise. - Sadder and Wiser in Canada. Dear Canada: If you believe the relation­ ship is serious and headed toward sexual in­ timacy, that is when you need to tell lhe person you have herpes. It is not a subject for first-date, casual information, nor should it wait until you arc hot and heavy. Herpes does not have to mean the end of your sex life. While there is no cure, there arc treatments that can manage lhe disease, and you can learn how to protect y our part­ ner from infection. For more information, and the location of support groups in your area, contact the American Social Health Association at: ASHA. Herpes Resource Center. P.O. Box 13827. Research Triangle Park. NC 27709 (www.ashastd.com). You can also call lhe CDC National STD and AIDS hotline at I800-342-2437. Setting rules Dear Annie: My husband and I have a 26-year-old daughter. When “Celia" fin­ ished college, she found a good job near the campus and moved into a nice apartment. She then met “Chuck." a guy who dropped out of college to “find himself" - which means he hasn't held a job for the last four years. When Chuck was evicted from his apart­ ment, he moved in with Celia. She discov­ ered that he had very little ambition and could not help her pay the bills. Four months later, she quit her job and moved back into our hone. Her current job doesn't pay very much, so wc don’t charge her renL Chuck calls Celia every day. and she dri­ ves two hours to sec him each weekend. We do not approve of this and have said so. I realize Celia is an adult, but she is still liv­ ing in our home and shows no respect for our feelings. She comes and goes as she pleases. When wc question her, she says rules are for teenagers, and wc wind up in a shouting match. Any ideas? - Celia’s Mom in Ohio. Dear Mom: It’s OK to set rules saying Celia cannot have Chuck stay overnight, or that she should pay rent, clean up her room and do her own laundry. These are the same rules you give a tenant in your home, and Celia should follow them. However, a 26ycar-oi j woman should not have to account for every minute of her day. If she wants to drive two hours to sec Chuck, that’s her business. Unless you arc prepared to throw her out, try to respect her privacy and her decisions. Mom, no matter how ill-advised. Joint custody Dear Annie: My fiance and his ex-wife share custody of their dog. Consequently, they sec each other often and have re­ mained good friends. I have never met the woman and have no desire to. She has a key to my fiance’s apartment so she can drop off the dog when he is not home. Is this ac­ ceptable? - Seattle Sue. Dear Seattle: Yes. as long as she doesn’t abuse the privilege. Unless you think some.hing else is going on, don’t make moun­ tains out of molehills. •••• Annies Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi.com. or write to: An­ nie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 9. 2003 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... The trail to Grass Creek By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Over the years. Bernard Cain, who was raised in Barry County, has sent us some­ thing of interest. This column is a tribute to Stewart Cain. He writes: “Come take a walk with me. Wc start at the farmstead of Theron and Mary Us borne Cain, down the dirt driveway beside their two-story white frame house in Rutland Township, Barry County, Mich. It is 1917. The first World War is raging in Europe and the model T Ford is putting the world on wheels. “Down the driveway to the one lane dirt road, turn left, westward There on the wooden post, is the mailbox where Will Clary from his horse drawn buggy deposits the daily Grund Rapids Press and other mail for Theron a. Cam, RFD f8, Hastings. Occasionally, there is something for Mary, a postcard perhaps, from her brother, Theron Usbome in Milwaukee. “On the right, some 20 rods further west down the road is the pond in the comer of Mathew’s woods. To us youngsters, it’s a lake, a tiny one to be sure. There peepers peep in the spring time. Frogs do whatever frogs do and we try to float a small float on a crude raft. Across the road from the pond is the elm tree, tall and majestic, seemingly there forever. Its key attraction is an oriole's nest handing from a branch some 20 feet from the ground and like its host, there for­ ever. “The road takes us past Mathew’s woods to Mead-o-Woods, where it turns sharply southward, crossing 200 yards away. Spring Brook, which flows through Cain's farm. But straight ahead into the woods is an ancient logging road, no longer used. It takes us through a canopy of trees, swing­ ing gently northwestward to the tamarack swamp, a wetland to be crossed with care, and wet feet most likely to happen. “Across the swamp it’s onto a bit of cleared land, once farmed and now aban­ doned. Turn southward and there it is - the Little Lake, a jewel. Tiny, but mighty. We had no other name for it. Here is where the trail to Glass Creek begins. I will always remember our first trip over that trail. “On that fust trip, I was probably 6 or 7 years old. I am sure it was before we had our air rifles, which wc got when my broth­ er, Stewart, was probably about 10. Anyway. I know we were quite young. This was probabl) in 1914 or 1915. “Visits to Mead's Woods were quite com­ mon for us. Wc always went there for spring flowers. Hcppaticas, pink and while miliums, and dogwood were the most com­ mon. We never went beyond lhe edge of the Tamarack Swamp. It was wet and forbid­ ding under foot. There was no knowing how far it stretched and there were no flow­ ers in the deep shadows and wet moss. "We had gone a number of times to fish at the ’little' lake. Usually wc were accom­ panied by older boys, the Waters boys. I suppose, Alfred or Norris, or both. We fished from shore using long bamboo poles with a long line and a bobber, which was adjusted to put the bait at just the right depth. That was the commonly used fishing gear in those days. “I was too little to use a really long pole, so I had a small pole about two-thirds the length of the adult size. Of course, that meant that I couldn't throw my line out as far as the others. But I caught fish all right. “One day I caught a large bullhead. I had LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent'* Estate Estate of DONALD L HAYWOOD. JR. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. DONALD L HAYWOOD. JR, who lived at 811 Hammond Road. Hastings. Michigan died 12/23/2002 Creditors jf the decedent are noti­ ced that an claims agrunst the estate will be for­ ever barred unless presented to Martin R. Haywood, named personal representative or pro­ posed personal representative, or to both the pro­ bate court at 220 West Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publi cation of this notice 12/30/2002 ROBERT L BYINGTON (P2762I) 222 WEST APPLE STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 945-9557 Martin R Haywood 555 Hammond Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3655 (1/9) Let Us Process Your COLOR FILM...Quickly! Printing Plus at J-Ad Graphics never seen a bullhead before and this was a big one. One of the older boys showed me how to hold it so its horns could not harm me while 1 removed the hook. Then one day 1 hooked a large bass. It jumped clear out of the water. Everyone was excited. But I was too little to know how to land a bass and he got away. That was a great disap­ pointment. “When the fish weren't biting, we were certain that if only wc could get to a place v.liere we could sec on the opposite shore of the lake we would catch fish. But what appeared to be an impassable swamp kept us from going there. Then one day while Stewart and I were exploring Mead’s Woods. Steward decided that wc were going to find out what was on the other side of the lake and swamp. Of course, we had no map. It was all adventure. “Steward led the way and 1 followed. We entered the Tamarack Swamp for the first time. Wc had probably heard about using a compass, but we didn't dream of owning one. However, we were accustomed to find­ ing our way and find our way we did. After what seemed like a long time in the swamp, but what in later years didn’t appear to be really so far, we came out on the far side of the swamp and eventually came to lhe edge of the lake. “A view of the lake from the shore oppo­ site our usual fishing site should have been adventure enough. But inspired by the suc­ cess of our undertaking up ’o now, Stewart wanted more. We entered the forest of hard­ woods, beech, oak and maple and soon found an olu logging road. This -oad led to a creek which wc easily forded and contin­ ued our adventure. “By this time I recall becoming a big apprehensive about being so far from home, in totally unknown territory. The possibility ot not being able to find our way back home became to bear down on me. But Stewart kept going and 1 had no choice but to follow. “The logging road followed along the edge of a second swamp, which no doubt extended from the lake we had passed. “Finally, the road ended at an aged wire fence with a littic used gate. Along this fence stretched another abandoned road that took off across the swamp. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AU realesuir advertising m Um news paper is subyea io the Farr Housing Act and lhe Michigan Civil Rights Ad which collectively make it illegal to advertise "any preference, hroiumn or discnrwMtaon based on race, tutor. reli gson. tea. handicap, familial tutus, ■ahouai ongin. age cr martial status, or an imeauon. io make any such prefer cacc. limitation or discrimination" Familial status rndudn children under the age of II fir* g with parents or legal custodian, pregnant women aad people •ecunng custody of children under It This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is to violation of tow Our readers are hereby informed that aJI dwellings’ advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opponumry bams. To report discrimination call the Fair Honing Center at 116-451-29*0 The HUD soil free wiephone number for the hearing impaired to I -100-927- "Stewart urged that we explore this road. I didn’t like it. but again 1 had little choice. He was two years older than I and the big brother. “The road was overgrown with small shrubs. Clearly it had not been used for many years. Stretches of it had been made with a corduroy surface of logs, now rotted and moss covered. Where it would lead was uncertain. Wc were not even sure if it went north-south or east-west, but Stewart insist­ ed upon following it. “The road crossed lhe swamp and again, emerged in the hardwood forest. It no longer followed a straight line, but wan­ dered to match the rolling terrain. It was about then that I was sure wc were lost. I remember well the feeling of almost abject terror never experienced before or since. I didn't say anything and Stewart kept going, apparently unperturbed. “With little to guide us. wc kept going. I suppose this part of the hike took at least a half an hour. Finally, we came out of the woods into open fields. Before long wc began to recognize that we were in the fields of the Frank Walers farm. “I remember nothing of our return home. We must have been gone several hours. If our parents were distressed, I was never aware of it. “This adventure laid the basis for many hikes into this wilderness area. It was prob­ ably on a second trip that we discovered Glass Creek. A little used bridge over this stream at the edge of the forest provided a place to catch small fish about the size of the brook trout that I would catch in the Adirondack* some 40 years later, while camped on the stream bank in a mountain tent. The swamp with which my brother and I became familiar, proved to harbor such flowers as the lovely pink lady slipper and the insect eating bladderwort. The hardwood forests were the home of the jack-in-thc-pulpit, mandrakes, pink and white trillium, bloodroot and many others. “The trail to Glass Creek brings many fond memories of adventure while growing up on the farm. But the memory of that first trip and the sensation of being lost in the woods has always remained the most vivid of my recollections." Source: Bernard Cain. Detail map of a portion of Rutland Township, showing the area of the boys’ hike. Keep friends and relatives in touch with stories from their hometown. Give them a GIFT SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings BANNER. J-Ad Graphics ai <^554 “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” People who could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Mike Bremer. “People in Middleville know I believe in supporting our local com­ munity. That goes for business, organizations and my own health care. No “long distance” healthcare for me...l want to be cared for by local people I know, who really care. 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Hastings tied with Grand Ledge for third place. Middleville had more wrestlers medal, 13, than any other team on the day. The Saxons had nine wrestlers place in the top four, one first and four finishing both third and fourth place Lake wood’s Nathan Shoup was named the day’s outstanding wrestler, with three straight pins on his way to the 145-pound title. His victories came over Middleville's Brian Cuneo, Hastings* Scott Redman, and Ionia’s Marty Gcldhof in the final. At 119, Evan Terry was a perfect 3-0 on his way to the flight title. Like Shoup, Terry pinned his way through the day against Charlotte’s Tom Gardner, Hastings* Jeff Allen, and Miduleville's Mike Gurski in the final. Tommy Pett scored a tournament cham­ pionship at 152. Pett picked up pins in his first two matches of the day, before fight­ ing off Grand Ledge's Dan Bull 5-4 for the flight championship. Brandon Carpenter fought through the 140-pound bracket for a 3-0 record an flight championship. Things started fast for Carpenter, with a pin 50 seconds into his Hastings' R.J. Morgan scored a third place finish with his first period pin of Grand Ledge's Evan Sabian. The 103 finals were the last of the day and Morgan's points put the Saxons even with Grand Ledge for third place in the final standings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Elevator, Elevator we got the shaft “Nuts and bolts! Nuts and bolts! Wc got screwed!” And don’t forget everybody’s favorite little anthem to sing about the trio of optically challenged rodents. Referees take an awful lot of heat don’t they? Sure, lots of people think its fun to get on the refs* backs during a game. There are innumerable little chants and jeers, but eventually that all goes out the window. When the clock hits 00:00 and everybody is paying more attention to the referees than any celebration, that’s a problem. When this happens there aren’t any more cute little cheers, or Stevie Wonder imper­ sonators in stripes stumbling around with a cane. Everything usually becomes a little more vulgar. “You don’t want the refs to decide the game.” Although they probably said it, it’s not a quote from N.Y. Giants coach Jim Fassell, or Miami Hurricanes* coach Lorry Coker, or any other coach or player who lost a close game recently. It came out of the mouth of Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball Coach Jeff Webb after his Lions survived an overtime victory over Portland St. Patrick last Tuesday night. After losing a lead the Lions tied the game at 62, and a Shamrock went up for a last second 3-point attempt. He was fouled. Sorry, Lions fans, he was. After a long confer­ ence at mid-court the three referees decided that it should be a one-and-onc shooting foul, instead of three shots. I couldn’t figure " *t why, but it was gend for the home team. Although the Shamrocks still had their cnance, the free throw attempt rattled out and the game headed to overtime, where the Lions took the victory. The refs shouldn’t decide the game? So did the refs decide that game? And who did they decide it for if they did? Did they decide it in favor of the Shamrocks, because they had a chance to shoot a free throw for the win with no time left? Or, did they decide it in favor of the Lions, be­ cause they didn’t give the green and white guy three shots (instead of one) from the charity stripe? Though almost anyone will say “let them decide it on the field," don’t the rules apply just the same way if there’s one second left on the clock, or 19:59 up on the board. I guess anyone who’s ever watched playoff hockey would say no, but 1 would wager that they can’t quote me chapter and verse in the rule book where it says it’s OK to maul somebody if it’s overtime in the playoffs. So that means if you maul someone on a last second shot in a basketball game, or in the end zone in overtime, it shouldn’t be called, but in the first half it’« UK to scream bloody murder when a blocking foul doesn’t go your way? How is that letting them decide it on the field? That’s like allowing bank robberies in Monopoly. “Well he didn’t follow the rules, Medalists 112: 1 st-Tim Bowerman-Hastings 2nd-Scott Blocher-Lakewood 3rd-Kyie Gwilt-Grand Ledge 4th-Kurt Huntington-Middleville 119: Ist-Evan Terry-Lakewood 2nd-Mike Gurski-Middlevillc 3rd-Aaron Williams-Grand Ledge 4th-Jeff Allen-Hastings let’s just keep the game going to not cause a fuss.” In the Giants' game, the referee doesn’t call pass interference on a blown field goal try, and the NFL has to make a public apology (as hollow as it is when you’re on a plane home and the 49ers are headed for another playoff game). In the collegiate na­ tional championship, they do make the pass interference call in overtime, and again they made the wrong choice. In the Fiesta Bowl it was let them play." In the Giants* game, “You blew it.” Like a $9 remote control car two weeks after Christmas, it doesn’t go both ways. My favorite thing to do when the officials blow a call is to laugh. If they blow one for my side I don’t laugh quite as hard, but I’ve just gotta shake my head and smile because it happened at the other end of the floor two minutes ago. Except in exceptionally obvious circumstances, referees are just doing their job as best they can. I know everything seems like an exceptionally obvious circumstance when the whistle blows against their team, but most often calls are right, or equally wrong. So. did I answer my questions yet about which way is right, following the rules or let­ ting them play? I guess it’s just the chicken or the egg all over again. Egg. Trust me. I first match ot the day. but things got tougher. Hastings' Matt Lipstraw pushed Carpenter to overtime, where Carpenter won 13-11. In the finals. Carpenter took a 6-4 decision over Grand Ledge's Brad Johnson. At 171, Matt Stowell earned the Vikings final first place finish of the day by escap­ ing in double overtime for a 5-4 win in the final against Grand Ledge's Paul Kelly. Stowell’s overtime thriller came after earn­ ing a decision over Petoskey’s Matt Cowan, and pinning Steve Chilcotc from Ionia. “The kids wrestled well." said Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch. “The kids did a lot of the things we’ve been trying to work on.” Before Veitch walked out of the gym he was already talking about the match up be­ tween his Vikings and the Trojans in Mid­ dleville on Saturday. Lakewood and Middleville will butt heads at some point Saturday Jan. 11 at the Trojan Duals in Middleville. For Middleville, Josh Bowerman was the 130-pound champion. Bowerman pinned his opponent in his first match of the day. then went on to win close decisions in both the semi’s and the final for the flight title. A Trojan also took the top spot in the fi­ nal match of the day, at 103. Tommy Win­ right made the most of his first round bye. and pinned Lakewood's Justin Gillons in the semi’s. Then he went on to score a 7-1 decision over Mark Hopkins from Charlotte in the championship match. Middleville’s wrestling team is one of the few that can be a little upset with a sec­ ond place finish. “Wc left room for improvement,” said Trojan coach Tom Lehman. “We lost a lot of close matches that we had chances to win. We will get better.” About the matchup with the Vikings, Lehman said, “Head to*head (Lakewood) won four of seven today, but we medalcd in two flights that they didn’t. It should be a tough match.” The host Saxons’ lone champion was Tim Bowerman at 112. In the flight final, Bowerman scored a narrow 4-3 decision over Lakewood’s Scott Blocher. It was Bowerman’s second win of the day after moving straight to the semi finals with a bye where he defeated Middleville’s Kurt Huntington. The Delton Panthers finished the day in seventh place with a pair of silver medalists and a first place finish from z\aron Schallhorn at 189. Schallhom scored major decisions over Lakewood’s Milo Liabenow and Hastings Nick Storm before battling Middleville's Phil Corson to a 2-1 decision in the flight final. Overall, the Lakewood Vikings finished the day with 185 team points, Middleville was second with 1683. Hastings and Grand Ledge tied fcr third with 123.5 points. In fifth place was Petoskey 89, sixth Charlotte 66, seventh Delton 57, eighth Kcnowa Hills 31, ninth Ionia 20. Delton is at Paw Paw on Thursday Jan. 9, and then hosts the Delton Invitational on Saturday Jan. 11. Hastings will be at the Delton Invite after Thursday’s match against Sparta. Lakewood's Nathan Shoup was named the day's outstanding wrestler last Saturday at the L.H. Lamb Memo­ rial Tournament after pinning his way through the 145-pound weight class. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I The team points Charlotte's Kurt Voigt (right) earned for besting Delton's Dustin Morgan (left) in the 215 final were enough to keep the Orioles ahead of the Panthers in the final standings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton's Aaron Schallhom (right) scored a reversal late in the third period to take a 2-1 decision over Middleville's Phil Corson (left) in the 189-pound final. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 125: 1st-James Archambault-Petoskey 2nd-Ryan King-Lakewood 3rd-Mikc McKeown-Middlevillc 4th-Tyler Rogers-Grand Ledge 130: 1st-Josh Bowerman-Middleville 2nd-Jake Stradling-Pctoskcy 3rd-Tom Rowsc-Hastings 4th-Mike Ketchum-Lakewood 135: 1 st-Brandon Johnson-Grand Ledge 2nd-Pat McKeown-Middlevillc 3rd-Mark Racalla-Kenowa Hills 4th-Ryan Ferguson-Hastings 140: 1 st-Brandon Carpcntcr-Lakcwixxl 2nd-Brad Johnson-Grand Ledge 3rd-Kylc Fletkc-Middlcvillc 4th-Matt Lipstraw-Hastings 145: 1st-Nathan Shoup-Lakewood 2nd-Marty Gcldhof-lonia 3rd-Scott Redman-Hastings 4th-Matt Fatc-Pctoskcy See LAMB, continued on page 11 Destination down under, for Hastings sophomore Hastings High School sophomore An­ drew Kelly has been selected as a member of the United States Baseball Stars, a na­ tional team that will travel to Australia in the summer of 2003. “It’s been a dream of mine to play for my country and to compete in a place like Australia, which is known to have some of the best baseball in the world,” said Kelly. “I'm also excited to learn about their cul­ ture. traditions, and way of life.” Kelly will play on a 16-18 year old squad made up of players from all across the United States. The team will meet in Cairns, Australia, on July 24, 2003, for a rigorous training camp before playing in the Cairns and Sunshine Coast Tourna­ ments. But before he can head to Australia, Kelly faces the challenge of raising the funds needed to cover the cost of the trip. “I’m working part time and saving my pen­ nies, but I’m also seeking sponsors from lo­ cal businesses and other people in the com­ munity.” said Kelly. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity which I believe can make me a better baseball player and a bet­ ter citizen of Hastings." Kelly says that his favorite class at HHS, where he carries a 3.5 GPA, is Architec­ ture, and he hopes to use his baseball skills so that he car. study it further in the future. “I hope to use my experience as a United States Baseball Star to improve my game so that I might earn a college scholarship so that I can study architecture.” Andrew Kelly of Dowling is preparing for a trip to Australia with the United States Baseball Stars this summer. He is already getting into the subject. Kelly says that he is proud to have been chosen to design the new players’ dugouts for the HHS baseball diamond using Auto­ CAD. His baseball career began in kindergar­ ten, playing in the summer Delton T-Ball league, and then the Harper Creek Wattles Park Youth Baseball League. For the past two summers he has participated in the South West Michigan Youth Baseball League. Last year at HHS, Kelly was the Captain as a catcher for the freshmen baseball team. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 9. 2003 - Page 11 State No. 1 South sails past Saxons Despite Bowmans combining for 53 points The top ranked team in class B in the State, South Christian, came to Hastings Tuesday night and showed why with an 82­ 69 triumph over the Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team. Hastings hung tight in the first half to trail by only two at the break, but.were out­ scored 21-13 in the third quarter when South’s size started to take over. “They’re huge,” said Saxon Coach Don Schils. “We battled the best we could on the boards. Our kids really got after it." The South Christian attack wore on the Saxon defense in the second half, and fouls started to pile up for Hastings. The Sailors hit 6 of 7 free throws in the third quarter, for the game they shot 23 for 29. Eventually, it began to take its toll on the other end of the floor for the Saxons. Drew Bowman and Dustin Bowman were the only two Saxons to score in the third pe­ riod, as jump shots began rattling out for Hastings. Dustin Bowman, who Schils has asked to be more aggressive on the offensive end. certainly accomplished that putting in 35 points in the game, including 6 for 6 from the line. His brother Drew Bowman scored 18 points, and was a perfect 4 for 4 from 3point range. But it wasn't enough to get by the Sailors. • The Bowmans were set up throughout the night by teammates attacking the bas­ ket, then making good passes out when they ran into the 6’10" center of the Sailor defense. Drew Whitney and the other Saxon guards had some success penetrating then dishing off to teammates against South. (Photo by Perry Hardin) “Offensively wc did exactly what wc wanted to do,” said Schils. “The shots wc missed were good shots." South was led offensively by Derek VanSolkcma’s 25-point performance. In the first quarter the Saxons jumped out to a 15-7 lead before the Sailors scored 12 of the final 14 points in the quarter to take a 2-point lead. Lakewood’s varsity boys’ basketball team held Central Montcalm to just four points in the first quarter Tuesday, Jan. 7, and then continued to add to their lead for a 63-44 victory. “Wc arc starting to put together some good quarters offensively as a team," said Viking coach Mark Farrell. “The kids are working to make the extra pass and find the open man.” Lakewood scored 19 points in both the third and fourth quarters to build their lead. Scott Secor found open teammates for six assists in the contest, and Corey Thelen dished out three. Lakewood shot 61% from the field on the night, and had four scorers in double figures. Tyler Bcglin led Lakewood with 16 points on the night. Secor tossed in 14 points, as did Travis WiJiard off the bench. Clint Tobias finished the night with 10 points for the Vikings who pushed their 171: 1st-Matt Stowell-Lakewood 2nd-Paul Kelly-Grand Ledge 3rd-Matt Cowan-Petoskey 4th-Stevc Johnson-Middleville 189: Ist-Aaron Schallhom-Delton 2nd-Phil Corson-Middleville 3rd-Natc Triick-Kcnowa Hills 4th-Ken Martin-Gull Lake 215: Ist-Kurt Voigt-Charlotte 2nd-Dustin Morgan-Delton 3rd-Gcoff O’Donnell-Lakewood 4th-Alec Belson-Middleviltc 275: Ist-Keith Sterly-Petoskcy 2nd-Juddy Wierckz-Lakewood 3rd-Jake Armour-Hastings 4th-Matt Potter-Middleville 103: Ist-Tommy Winright-Middlevillc 2nd-Mark Hopkins-Charlotte RXMofgkn-Hastings 4th-Evan Sabin-Grand Ledge Hastings* Jake Armour scored a quick pin, at 22 seconds, ot Middlevil­ le’s Matt Potter to take third place in the heavyweight division. The Saxons' Dustin Bowman took oft against the South Christian Sailors for 35 points (Photo by Perry Hardin) Vikings have won three straight LAMB, continued from page 10 152: Ist-Tommy Pett-Lakewood 2nd-Dan Bull-Grand Ledge 3rd-Ryan Peters-Petoskey 4th-Bill Huff-Middleville 160: 1 st-Dustin Knaggs-Chariotte 2nd-Jim Sweat-Delton 3rd-Andrew Reeder-Middleville 4th-Andrcw Ferguson-Hastings "It’s the best effort we’ve had all sea­ son." said Schils. “We’re not happy with the loss, but it’s a step in the right direc­ tion.” The team’s third straight loss drops the Saxons record to 1-4 and 1-3 in the O-K Gold. Wayland got the best of the Saxons Friday Jan. 3. 62-51. at Wayland. A 13-point hole to come out in the sec­ ond half proved to be too much for the Sax­ ons to overcome on lhe night. “Thirteen points is a lot for us to make upsaid Schils. Wayland’s pressure defense forced the Saxons to turn the ball over early and often, and by the time. Il wasn't only Wayland’s defense that hurt Hastings, but their offen­ sive rebounding as well. Wayland controlled the ball on both ends in the second quarter, in which the Saxons managed only seven shot attempts. Only two of the Saxons seven attempts fell in the quarter as they were outscored 13-5. Dustin Bowman was again the top scorer for the Saxons with 19 points. Drew Whit­ ney tossed in 14 for the visiting Saxons. Next up for the Saxons is another tough O-K Gold contest against the Unity Chris­ tian Crusaders on Friday night in Hastings. After that it’s a couple of non-lcague games for the Saxons as they head to Plain well for a 7 o’clock Saturday evening con­ test, Jan. 11. The Thomapplc Keliogg Tro­ jans come to Hastings on Tuesday Jan. 14, before the Saxons get back into conference pliy. overall season record Io 3-2. “We played very well defensively.” said Farrell. “We were much more aggressive in the full court situation we were involved in tonight." Secor swiped three steals on the other end of the floor. Getting things done on the glass fo- the Vikings was Willard, who fin­ ished with a team high six rebounds. Last Friday. Jan. 3, with a lough defense lhe Vikings held host Portland to single digit scoring in all four quarters. The Vikings did enough offensively to come out on top of a 49-27 score. “Wc struggled offensively at times,” said Viking Farrell, “primarily due to our long lay-off.” It had been two weeks since the Vikings got win number one. against Charlotte, and both teams came out rather cold in lhe first First Month FREE And FREE Activation ---------- --- 1/13/03 Birthday & Get Well Card Shower NO ROAMING OR LONG-DISTANCE CHARGES S NOTICE NQIlCL££JlQfiIfiAfi£_Ef2BE£LQ&lB£ 340 W. Woodlawn, Apt Hastings, MI 49058 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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Nellie 80th Birthday F ----------- ALL 50 STATES------------ quarter. When the period ended Lakewood was down 8-6. But Lakewood would go on to outscore the Raiders 18-6 in the second quarter, for a ten point lead at the half. TTiclen and Beglin tied for the top scor­ ing honors for the Vikings with 12 points apiece. Tobias chipped in 11, all in the first half. No other Vikings made more than one field goal in the game, but as a team they went 8 of 11 from the free throw line. “1 was happy with our intensity and pres­ sure,” said Farrell. “And we shot well from the foul line.” Tobias was the top rebounder with 10. and Thelen pulled down 7. Thelen and Secor each had three steals, -------------------- Plus-------------------- Notce is hereby given that the Board ol Hastings Charter Township wU meet on the 2nd Tuesday ot the month al 700 p m n ihe Townshp Han at 885 River Road. Hastings. 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They stumbled a little in the fourth, but eventually got the win for Del­ ton. 52-47. with the subs rooting on from the sidelines. “There's one reason we're four and one right now." said Mohn after the game, "be­ cause of them. For all purposes that should have been a loss." The Panther bench had to watch through the fourth quarter as a flurry of layups built Schoolcraft an even bigger lead, as many as nine points with less than three minutes to play in the game. But in the next minute. Jeff Younglovc knocked down a pair of three pointers to cut the deficit to three points for the Pan­ thers. John Noto came up big in the second half of the Panthers’ victory over School­ craft last Friday night in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Noto had earned a spot on the floor in crunch time, and went back up with an of­ fensive rebound with just over a minute to play. The Panthers trailed by only one. Oniy 22 seconds remained when Chris Gillfillan found Nolo with a nice pass, and Noto put the Panthers up one. Schoolcraft had a chance to tic things up or take the lead from the free throw line with 12 seconds remaining, but the attempt failed. Shawn Moore closed out the game by going 4 of 4 from the charity stripe. The Panthers, who hadn’t played a game in two weeks, made just a third of their 57 field goal attempts in lhe game. Delton shot a better percentage. 40%. from 3-point range in the ball game. Younglovc was the top scorer for the Panthers on the night with 12 points. He also was their leading rebounder with 7. Gillfillan pulled down 7 boards as well, to go along with his 9-point performance. Shawn Moore tossed in 11 points. Tuesday. Jan. 7. the Panthers fell for only the second time this season, and Plain­ well picked up its first win with 43-39 vic­ tory at Plainwell. More information was not available at press time. The Panthers, now 4-2 overall, are fac­ ing another big break. Delton doesn’t take; the court again until they host GalesburgAugusta in a KVA contest on Friday Jan. 17. A pair ot 3-pointers by Jett Youn­ glove in the final minutes against Schoolcrart helped the Panthers regain the lead, and go onto victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Still trying to wake from holiday break Hastings' varsity volleyball squad was still clearing out the holiday cobwebs when they went to Wayland Saturday Jan. 4. The Saxons went 1-3 on the day and Coach Gina McMahon said of her team, “We started playing up to out level in the afternoon, but by then it was a little too late.” “Wc didn't have any intensity all day long, but wc did improve as the day pro­ gressed.” Hastings’ lone win on the day came against Wayland's JV squad. The Saxons easily took the first game. 15-1, but then had to squeak by in the second by the score of 16-14. The win came after two losses in pool play where McMahon said her team strug­ gled with their passing and serving. MWe struggled for various reasons,” said McMa­ hon. East Grand Rapids got the best of the Saxons in the day’s opening match, down­ ing Hastings by the scores 15-7,15-1. Next for the Saxons was a loss to Mus­ kegon, 15-8,15-7. When tournament play finally began the Saxons couldn’t get past Grand Rapids Catholic Central, falling 15-7, 15-6. Even though the score didn’t indicate it, McMa­ hon said her team left the day on a high note, and hoped for it to carry into Monday, Jan. 6’s showdown with O-K Gold foe Wyoming Park. At Wayland Jenna Bryans led the Saxon attack with 20 kills. Courtney Oakhivt was f the top passer with 19 assists, and Cassie Meade had six serving aces for the Saxons. “Wc did play okay," said McMahon of Monday night’s 15-4. 15-3 loss. “Wc played better than on Saturday.” She said although the score looked like a blow out. it was only mental mistakes that cost her team the game. “Wyoming Park was not a better team. Our passing improved. Our players got set up quite a bit on offense, and we had more team work.” Bryans had four kills in the contest, Oak­ land had four assists, and Lisa Noteboom served two aces. Searching for a bright spot so far, McMahon pointed to Bryans. McMahon gave her credit for her all-around ability on the court, and mentioned her strong work ethic in games and practice. “Her intensity is always high," said McMahon, and now the coach is trying to get her entire team to play with that kind of intensity, and mental focus. “Hopefully, we’ll learn from our mistakes.” The Saxons next chance will come on Saturday Jan. 11 at the* Grand Rapids Catholic Central Tournament. They follow that up with their second O-K Gold match of the season, against Sparta Thursday Jan. 16. Currently the Saxons' record stands at 2­ 7-1, with an 0-1 mark in the Gold. Jena Bryans smacks a shot from deep in her own end against Wyoming Park, she led the Saxons with 4 kills on the night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings Cassie Meade bumps one up as Lisa Noteboom (9) and Katie Law­ rence (1) look on from along the net. (Photo by Perry Hardin) YMCA of Barry County Z31 CITY OF HASTINGS P.O. Box 252 • Hastings. Ml 49058 • (269) 945-4574 MW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Note, Is heiaby given that the Halting, Zoning Board ot Appeals win hold a Pubfc Haamg on Tuesday. January 21. 2003. at 7:00 pm In the City Hal Council Chamber. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose ol the Public Heanng is tor the Zoning Board ol Appeals Io hear comments and make a determ natron on a variance request by Gerakkne Stampflor. 1030 North Church Street. Ftimily f NiQlit Have you been looking for a way io spend quality time as a family ? I [ Sian 2003 with a night of fun for everyone. Basketball. Volleyball. Regirt ration Deadline: 2 weeks prior to program date. DATES: Youth 13 yean and wunger must be mtompanied bx an adult. When: Fee: Hastiagv MWdte School. East Bad Wot Gyws January 10,200J, 6:45 - 8:45 pun. 15 per family or 13 indiriduaL yard sat back than the minimum requirement ol 25 teat. * January 17 • February 6 • March 5 legal desedptun ol said property Is: CITY OF HASTINGS: Lots 32 and 33 of the Hardendortt Addition (Pn-regtstrution is requiredI Crafts (25c). W here: Hastings. Michigan (Sae legal and map below) The appkeant has requested a variance tram Secton 90-314(2)(c) ol the City ol Hastings Code ol Ordmancos. that if granted, wit stow construction ol a butkSng adcHon doser to the primary kohl Partkipaata wfll need to bring a sack lunch. Indoor Soccer Clinic Crafts: 25< each January 11 - February 15 Kids NigM Oat A giant slumber party for 6-11 year olds at YMCA Camp Algonquin. Drop off your child on Friday night and return for them on Saturday morning. You'll have a night to your­ self while trained staff supervise your child. Pizza sup­ per on Friday is included as well as lots of fun activities and games DATES: Fee: DK/K - 940-9:55 am. lat grade • 1040-1035 a m. 2nd grade - 11:00-11:55 p.m. 130 (Includes YMCA indoor soccer shirt). Scholarships are available upon request. Come dressed to play! Shin guards and heavy socks are recommended. CALI. IMMEDIATELY FOR REGISTRATION Equipment: January 17-18 • February 21-22 March 2X-29 • April 25-26 $25 each aesaloo for the first child and $20 for the second child. Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to the session Adult Fitness Classes Don't hesitate to keep those New Year's resolutions ■ the YMCA makes it fun to achieve your fitness goals with two new classes. A variety of techniques will be Check la: Friday 5 JO - 640 pun. used to improve your fitness level, in a non-competitive Check ()«t: Saturday 940 - 9-45 bju. environment Pre registration required Beginner Fltneu - Adults SO* • TucVThurs. 9:00­ Adventure Klub Vacation Day Camp Let your child experience the fun of camp during school 1040 ajn. Beginner Fitness - Adults 18+ • MonJWed. 5:45­ Dates: 6:45 pun. January 20 - February 27,6 weeks Location: Camp Algonquin McMultcn- Bautn 1-odge Day Camp Room “in-service" and pareni/icxher conferences Children kindergarten • 5th grade will participate in camp activi­ ties like crafts and “capture the flag". all based on the YMCA core values of Canng. Honesty. Respect & Responsibility Time: Immediately after school until 640 Fee: $15.00 per half day program Fee Includes: Transportation to YMCA Camp Coat: Instructor: 110 Jenny Morawski Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Halt. 201 Best State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request lor information and/or minutes ot said hearing shoUd be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessaiy reasonable aids and services upon frve days notice Io the Hastings City Cletk (telephone numtx i 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 E-.-eril G. Manahum City Clerk Algonquin, snacks and activities. I THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBM TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE H ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the txnrHons ol a mortgage made by Angela Marsh and Jason Ekey. both unmerited peraona (original mortgagors) 10 Countrywide Home Loans. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 29. 2000. and recorded on March 3. 2000 In Document No 1041748 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage hm Is claimed to be due M the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX ANO 60(100 dolars (588.520.00). Including interest at 8.750% per amen. Under the power ot sale contained m Mid mortgage and the statute In such case made ano prowled, nonce Is hereby given that Mid mort­ gage will be Itxectaeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at p<A0c venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml at 1 00 pm. on January 30.2003. Said premeun ar- situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry county. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer ol the Nortrieast 1/4 of the Southwest IM ol Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Vflage of Freeport. Barry County. Mchtgan. for place of beginning, thence East 528 feet, thence South <65 feet, thence West 528 feet, thence North 165 feel Io pant of beginning. Bany County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 monlh(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated December 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 6200132906 Team X (1/16/03) I < �The Hastings darmer - Thursday. January 9. 2003 - Page 13 TK wins with last second shot Middleville’s varsity boys' basketball team couldn't hold back Coopersville in the final quarter, and it took a last second shot from Mark Rolison to give the Trojans a 63-62 win over the visiting Broncos. Coopersville erased a nine-point Trojan lead in the fourth quarter to get a lead of their own before Rolison's final shot. Brett Knight was the top scorer for the Trojans in the contest, finishing with 17 points. Rolison's late bucket gave him 12 for the night. The win is the Trojans fourth straight, and fifth of the season after dropping backto-back games to Caledonia and Byron Center. In the O-K Blue Middleville is 3-1 with a big road game against league leader Calvin Christian coming up Friday night. Last Friday night, Jan. 3, the Trojans earned win number four with a 69-60 vic­ tory over the visiting Hamilton Hawkeyes. First half leads haven’t been safe much this season, and the Hawkeyes cut a 10point Trojan lead at the half to just two points to start the third quarter. TK responded and used the fourth quar­ ter to build the lead back up for the victory. Jon Yeazcl topped four Trojan scorers in double digits with 25 points on the night. Nick Tomson put in 12 points, while Brett Knight and Mark Rolison chipped in 11 apiece. The Trojans got things done down low by outrebounding Hamilton 32-23, but quite often they started out with better posi­ tion to gel the boards because the Hawk­ eyes shot just 7 of 21 from the free throw line. Following lhe matchup with Calvin Christian, the Trojans come to Hastings for a nonleague game against lhe Saxons c t Tuesday Jan. 14. Jon Yeazcl (22) poured in 25 points against the Hamilton Hawkeys last Friday to help TK to another O-K Blue victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BOWLHMI SCORES Senior Citizen's King Pins 48-24: Jesiek 45-27; Girrbach's 44-28; Friends 41.5-30.5; Wieland 41-31; No. 1 Seniors 38.5-33.5; Sun Risers 38.5-33.5; Ward and Friends 37-35; 4 B s 36.5-35 J; M-M's 36-32; Nash’s Harem 35-37; Hall’s 30-42; Kuempcl 29.5-42.5; Early Risers 29.5­ 423; Butterfingers 25-43. Women's High Game - R. Murphy 167; S. Pennington 155; Y. Cheeseman 158; J. Gasper 189; C. Bonnema 169; G. Poner 168; S. Merrill 176. Women's High Series - J. Gasper 522; G. Potter 476; S. Merrill 473. Men's High Game - W. Birman 223; M. Schondelmaycr 178; R. Bonnema 180; J. Beckwith 177; G. Yoder 175; K. Schantz 185; G. Forbey 186; B. Brandl 157; L. Brandt 182; B. Terry 215; D. Edwards 197; 3. Hart 171; D. Kierscy 165; W. Brodbeck 158; L. Markley 164. Men’s High Series - W. Firman 513; R. Bonnema 469;G. Yoder 494; K. Schantz 465; G. Forbey 491; L. Brandl 503; B. Terry 550: D. Edwards 482; D. Hart 468; D. Kiersey 450. Sunday Night Mixed Sunday Snoozers 44 1/2; Thunder Alley 41; Happy Hookers 40; Racing Buddies 36 1/2; Goof Balls 36 1/2; Red Dog 36; 4 Horsemen 36; Thee Froggcrs 32 1/2; Pinheads 32; Sandbaggers 21. Womens High Games and Series - A Kerley 254-591; J. Buckner 204-503; H. King 170-500; D. Gray 187-478; A. Hubbell 157-444; K. Thompson 156-363; G.Otis 179. Mens High Games and Series - B. Hubbell 221-576; B. Rentz 214-571; B. Miller 199 554; D. Curtis 216-544; B. Allen 180-508: B. Kirby 211-503; R. Snyder 190-495; M. McLeod 167-453; T. Peterson 174-425; G. Crabtree 117-313; M. Eaton 204; K. Hammontree 201; G. Snyder 181; F. Thompson 172; B. Christie 171; B. Drayton 155. Wednesday PM. Hair Care Plus 41; Nashville 5 Plus 38; Railroad Street Mill 34; Eye and Ent 34; Mace's Pharmacy 30; Seebcn 29; Armour Auction 28 1/2; Girrbach’s 21 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 212-549; T. Christopher 190-509; S. Armour 182-507; B. Moore 165-434; J. Doster 151-425; J. Hansen 153-421; N. Varney 150-413; J. Kasinsky 149-393: J. Gardener 136-365; L. Friend 124-337; E. Vanasse 190; S. Drake 172; R. McComb 170; J. Rice 168: G. Potter 166; J. Leo 163; E. Ulrich 160; B. Smith 15; G. Denny 139. Bowie rettes Carlton Center Bulldozing 373-303; Bennett Industries 37-31; Railroad Street Mill 37-31; Dean’s Dolls 313-363; Hecker Agency 31-37; Kent Oil and Propane SO38. Good Games and Series - B. Scobcv 158-431; K. Fowler 190-474: J. Hamilton 162: S.Huver 147-364; K.Eberiy 181-426; D. Snyder 189-526; T. Christopher 168­ 476; J. Pellcngill IM-124; L. Elliston 179­ 499; B. Hathaway 165: G. Otis I9O-48I;S. laUflriil i <’8-462; J. Upnnuii 164448; jj Cocnen 175; S. Drake 162; L. Dawe 171; K. Doster 128-339. Saturday Majors Boys High Games and Series - Jake 223-541; Tom 145-403; Chris 157-378; Gary 154-365; Samm 141-329; Derrick ,178; Jon 144; Dustin 114. Girls High Games - Danny 149; Merrissa 107; Tiffany 100; Brandy 70. Thursday Mixed Cook-Jackson 44 1/2; Three Frogs 38 1/2; Hastings Bowl 36 1/2; King Pins 34; Middle Lakers 34; Last Minute 30; Who's Up 24 1/2; Just Us 22. Women's Good Games and Series • S. McKee 279-645; S . Vandenburg 181-536; L. Miller 173-470; J. Rabley 179-448; F. Haynes 191; H. Service 171; S. Merrill 168; S. Lambert 156. Men's Good Games and Series - J. RefTett 191-545; C. VanHouten 189; B. Akers 172; M. Kidder 157; B. Hasman 153. Friday Night Mixed Heads Out 43-29; One Old One 41-31; Brushworks 41-31; Mercy 38-34; We’re A Mess 38-34; Ten Pins 37-35; Winter Golfing 37-35; 4 of a Kind 35-37; Gutter Dusters 35-37; We Don't Care 34 1/2-33 1/2; Bad Habit II 34-38; Viatcc 33-39; 4 Fools 33-39; Oops 33-39; Trouble x4 32­ 36; Who’s Up 32-40; Now Who’s Up 31­ 33; All But One 29 1/2-42 1/2. Ladies Good Games and Series • G. Cochran 148; J. Lancaster 177; S. Keeler 193-505; E. Johnson 194-487; D Pennington 202-548; D. Bartimus 219-557; K. Becker 184-504; N. Hook 178; T. Bush 162-447; B . West 160; P. Ramey 179-498; K. Lenz 154; P. Cooley 175; H. Service 166; L. Rentz 154; N. Taylor 147-394; C. Barnum 167; B Mesecar 157-445; S. Meaney 180-518: L. Potter 181-506; C. Etts 120. Men’s Good Gaines and Series ■ D. Fuss 127; J. Lancaster 178: S. Peabody 268-665; D. James 238; H. Pennington 215; D. Edwards 224-563; T. Clow 218-570; J. Bush 217; T. Ramey 172-511; J. Gillons 201-554; D. Service !84;A.Taylor201;C. Gray 178: B. Ripley 169; J. Barnum 226; D. Franklin 171-442. Commercial Majors Hastings Bowl 41-27; Super Dicks 40­ 28; Newton Vending 37-31; Richies 32-36; Crowfoots Gardens 32-36; Finklers Sewing 32-36. Good Games - Shorty 223-223-228-674; D. Marsh 202-259-660; S. Peabody 225­ 201-619; D. Lambert 251-203-612; A. Taylor 220-202-592; N. Aspinall Jr. 209­ 574; K. Phenix 203-572; Duff 214; H. Moore 201; M. Yost 205. Tuesday Mixed Yankee Zephy r 4-0; Consumers Concrete 3-1; Woodland Sales 3-1; TVCCU 1-3; Hastings City Bank 1-3; Bye 0-4. Men’s High Games A Series - G. Sny­ der 186-511; D. Morgan 199; P. Scobey 188; M. Christiansen 167; J. Dale 205-574. Women's High Games & Series - B. Wilkins 212-520; E. Vancsse 188-528; V. Scobey 150. * Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Kelly O. Cote, a Married Person and Connie F. Cote. His Wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated July 20. 2000. and recorded on July 25. 2000 in Doc. B1047212. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp., a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated February 22.2001. which was recorded on March 26. 2001, in Doc. B1057213, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED THIRTY-ONE AND 31/100 dollars ($114,731.31), including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 11X) p.m., on January 23.2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Bany County, Michigan, and are described ^The South 1/2 ol Lof 1039, except foa East 20 SHriey’s Chuckwagon 41.5-26.5: Cook Jackson 38-30; Kenny Lee Builders 36.5­ 31.5; Piece of Cake 36.5-31.5; Bob s Grill 36-32; Trouble 35-33; 3 Blind Mice 32.5­ 35.5; Secbers Auto Body 32-36; CB’s 27.5­ 40.5; Millers Excavating 24.5-433. High Games & Series - S. Vandenburg 214-584; A. Arends 191; R. .Miller 202; B. Hayes 157; S. Snider 156; J. Rice 164; J. Phillips 159; D. Seeber 179; C. Thayer 150; T. Redman 182; M. Slater 192; T. Brown 154; K. Carpenter 157; L Potter IS!; S. Varney 158; P. Fisher 170; P. Ramey 160; R. Bnrmmel 161; D. Harding 184; P. Cogswell 161; L. Trumble 158. PUBLIC NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Pattison and Carolyn S. Pattison, husband and wife, to Broadmoor Finaixial Services. Inc., mortgagee, dated March 20.2301 and recorded April 8.2001 in Doc* 1057796. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. solely as nominee for Homestead USA. Inc. by assignment dated March 20. 2001 and recorded on April 8, 2001 in Doc* 1057797 Barry County Records. There Is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Six and 62/100 Dollars ($121,436.52) including interest at the rate of 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the.mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. ►AcNgan at 1.-00 p.m. on January 16. 2003. The premises are located in the Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 40 ui Uharteson Heights Addition '4o. 2. to the Village of Middleville, according to th a record­ ed pia' thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 ot Plats on Page 62. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the •vent a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 12. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. solely as nominee for Homestead USA. Inc., As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5341 (248) 457-1000 File No. 280.0051 (1/9/03) LEGAL NOTICES CITY OF HASTINGS Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Borad of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. January 21.2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by Sand Ridge Bank. 241 West State Street, ■tastings. Metwgan. (See map and legal below) The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-968(b) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow a legal non-confcrming sign to be expanded beyond its current size and dimension. Legal description of said property is: feel and the South 1/2 of Lot 1040 of the city, for­ merly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber A of Plats, on Page 1. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1348CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaS be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 12,2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Teams (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 4200233154 Team S (1/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce Hunter and Renee Hunter, husband and wife as joint tenants (origeai mortgagors) to Long Beach Mortgage Company Mortgagee, dated May 17. 1999, and recorded on June 1. 1999 m Liber Document No 1030411 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank, a National Banking Association, as Trustee for the Ace Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust 1999-LB2. Assignee by an assignment dated April 23.2002, which was recorded on December 4. 2002. m Uber Document No 1092966. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN AND 46/100 dol­ lars ($122,214 46). includmg interest at 10 490% per annum Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice ts liereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Mi at 1 00 pm . on January 30. 2003 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5. and the South 1/2 of Lot 4. Solomon Addition Village of MiddleviHe. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 61 The redemption period shal! be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 26. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. State 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200132631 Team F (1-16) WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR! Allow KCC to help you make 2003 your most productive year ever... Attend college locally, conveniently, and at surprisingly affordable cost at the Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings. Day and evening class sections are available in numerous curricular areas, beginning on or after January 13th. F'TY OF HASTINGS: COM SW COR LOT 569. THE 154 FT. TH N 132 FT. TN E 44 FT.TN N 66 FT. TH W 198 FT. TH S 198 FT TO POB, ALL IN ORIGINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE OF HASTINGS Anatomy Physiology Business Computers Human Services Biology Communications History Humanities Philosophy Psychology Sociology Wntten comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East And many others. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hear­ ing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk rt the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Cleric (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk There is still time to enroll, but you must act NOW!!! (269) 948-9500 i �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 9. 2003 LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting December 10.2002 - 7:00 pjn. All Board members present: County Commissioner Neil, Deputy Nieuwenhuis. Library Administrator Schondelmayer. 2 guests. Minutes approved; Reports received from Treasurer. County Commissioner, Library. Deputy. Clerk, and Supervisor. Approved Sarver. Stockham, and Lenz lor Board of Review for 2003-2004 Approved 2003 meeting schedule. Amended budget. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8.00. Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor (1/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Holland and Jackie Holland, husband and wWe (original mortgagors) to EquiCredft Corporation of America. Mortgagee, dated December 27,1999. and recorded on January 5. 2000 In Document No. 1039830. in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED 1 HiRTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED TWELVE AND 53/100 dollars ($134,412.53), including interest at 11.200% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of tjje mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 pjn., on January 23,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in Section 10 and 11, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11. and running thence East 713 feet along the South line of Sectton 11; thence North 4 degrees 19 rrtnutes West 510.1 feet along the center lino ot Cobb Road; thence North 00 degrees 19 min­ utes West 902 foot along the center of Cobb Road to too true piece of beginning; toence West 1115.4 feet paraNel wtto too South line of Section 11; toence North 00 degrees 31 minutes Was: 225 feet paralei wtto toe East line of Section 11; thence East 1116 foot paraioiafto the SoutoNne of Section 11, to too center Hne of Cobb Road, thence South 00 defrees 19 minutes East 225 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) frpm the date of such sale. Dated: December 12.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingwn Farms, Ml 48025 Hie 4200213991 Team R (1/9) St. Patrick nearly slips past Lions The two teams battled back and forth un­ til the fourth quarter when Leslie pulled out to a 15-point lead. Leslie's guards were able to penetrate past the first wave of the Lion defense, and get the ball to the big guys down low. The Lions rallied back against the Leslie pressure. “We stayed poised. Took our time, and made the extra pass to get la­ yups." said Webb. A 3-pointer could have cut the Leslie lead to three points with two minutes to go, but it wouldn't fall. Jeff Taylor was the top scorer with 17 points for the Lions, who had five guys in double digits. Ryan Grider and Erie Smith each tossed in 14 points. Jesse Page had 12 and Jason Bcardslee 11. Lucas Ewing and Ben James each broke the 20-point barrier for Leslie. Ewing had 21 on the night, and James finished with 20. The Lions arc currently 2-1 in the SMAA and get back into league play Fri­ day night. Jan. 10. when they host Belle­ vue. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2002-235960E Estate of RENEE M KINGMA. Deceased Date of Birth: 7/30/29 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. RENEE M KINGMA. who lived at 10715 Gun Lake Road. Middle v>lie. Michigan died 12/164)2 Creditors of the decedent ve notified ttiat all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jon A. Kingma and Melody R. Kingma. named Co-personal representatives or proposed Co-personal representatives, or to both the probate court at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date; 1/24)3 Joseph W. VanderHorst (P48079) 5144 Gull Road Kalamazoo. Ml 49048 616/383-6300 Jc*i A Kingma/Melody M. Kingma 1316 Cherokee Kalamazoo. Ml 49006 (1/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Julia Carpenter Chandler, a single woman (original mortgagors) to EquiCredit. Mortgagee, dated December 16. 1999, and recorded on December 27. 1999 in Document No. 1039501, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX AND 49/100 dollars ($84,006.49), including interest at 11.650% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice .'s hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1 .*00 pan on January 23. 2003. Said premises era situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are describe 1 as: Lot 18 of Aben Johnson's Addition No. 1, to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 48, Bany County Records. The redemptton period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of s^h sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemptton period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 12,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rood. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte 4200232052 Team R (1/9) Maple Valley's Eric Smith barreled his way through the Shamrock defense on his way to a team high 17-points last Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team moved their record to 3-3 with a 72­ 69 overtime win over Portland St. Patrick Tuesday night, but after the game when Coach Jeff Webb was asked if anything good came out of the game other than a win his answer was “No.” Twice, midway through the first quarter and midway through the fourth. Maple Val­ ley had 10-point leads. And twice the Lions allowed the Shamrocks back in the game. The second time ? pair of St. Pat 3-pointers cut a nine point Lion lead down to three, with 2:30 remaining on the clock, as the Shamrock press returned and bothered the Lions offensively. Until the final 2:11 the Lions had shot 69% from the charity stripe, but went just 3 of 8 in the rest of regubrion. Another Shamrock 3-pointer tied the game at 62 with 9.8 seconds left, and St. Pats had a chance to win at the free throw line with no time left after being fouled throwing up another three, but it wouldn't fall. . It took a conference by the officials to decided that St. Pats would shoot a oncand-onc instead of three shots. Apparently, they decided he was fouled on the floor. “You don’t want the refs to decide the game." said Webb. "They gave me an ex­ planation. but it wasn't clear." The Lions survived for overtime, where the teams battled back and forth until Lion guard Jimmy Himciss pulled down an de­ fensive rebound and went coast-to-coast for a layup and a 70-69 Valley lead with 29 seconds left in overtime. This time the Lions knocked down a pair of free throws to push the lead to 3 points, and the Shamrock's final shot attempt fell harmlessly to the floor. Before the tip off Webb said that his team needed to rebound better. “Size doesn’t matter, wc can still block out." St. Pats dominated the offensive glass, continuously getting second and third chance opportunities, but couldn't get dose range shots to fall. Eric Smith did well underneath for the Lions, pulling down 10 rebounds in the contest to go along with his team high 17 points. Himeiss tied Smith for the top spot with 17 points, pulled down 7 boards of his own, and dished out 6 assists. Other double digit scorers for the Lions were Jeff Taylor with 15, and Jason Bcardslec with 10. Webb said after the contest that maybe his team gained a little too much confi­ dence Friday Jan. 3 when they hung around with one of the favorites in the SMAA, Leslie. The Lions fought through the Leslie press well, but fell 78-70 at Leslie. “Wc actually got a lot of easy buckets off their press,” said Webb. “They stayed with it, luckily." Barry County YMCA Fall 2003 co-ed Volley ball Good Looking Team 6-O; Flcxfab: Williams 3-3; Movie Outpost 1-5: Flcxfab: James 2-4; Chaos 5-1; Conlay Construction 3-3; Class of 93 1-5; Hastings Mfg. 3-3. YMCA ol Barry County Adult Basketball League A league Varney Construction..............................3-0 Blair Landscaping ................................ 2-1 Hastings Family Dentistry ................... 1-2 Ncxlcl ..................................................... j0-3 B League Drill team................................................. 44) The Buzz .................................................3-0 Flcxfab......................................................2-2 Barry Aulomolivc/Richics ................... 1-1 Michigan Custom Excavating............. O-2 Viking.............................. O-2 Hasting Mfg............................................. 0-3 Game Results - Varney Construction 64 vs Hastings Family Dentistry 59; Flcxfab 56 vs. Viking 46; Drill Team 52 vs. Flcxfab 45; Varney Construction 89 vs. Blair Landscaping 72; Hastings Mfg. 45 vs. The Buzz 57; Hastings Family Dentistry 55 vs. Nextcl 50. [PINE LAKE * GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR Expect Success Call... D X 338 N. Grove SL • Delton, MI 49046 M (616) 623-4058 ■ THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY Jra}—. 1-877-244-5520 Web Site: wwwxhappte-reahy.com ggjjjjij VACANT LAND FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPnCE AT THE HUMBER BELOW F YOU AM M ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MOHTGAOE SALE S4.1.5OO CUI Ore. tluppR 2tn.UK mortgage made by David C. Smith and Laurie A. Smith, huebend and wtto. Io Unasd Companies 5. 1999 and recorded February 10.1999 In Uber 1025237. Page 1. Barry Couay Records Said ALSO AVAILABLE I 73 Acres. Hope Twp . wooded but Win< lol with ■ able Can Drew Chappie 207-3280 hum • 3nui aivaaaAon • axtn •or m x> in P z h WHICH WAY SHOULD YOU VOTE JANUARY 14? Four months ago I personally told Mr. Braendle that we had documents supporting our statements on the recall petition, and I wouki be hippy to show them to him. He has never asked to see them. In every letter to the editor that I wrote for the Rutland Recall Committee, along with every statement of facL I named exactly which article, minutes, or ikx.*ument I was quoting, so ANYONE could check my facts. In the last two weeks Ihetc has been a sudden flurry of flyers and letters in support of Mr. Vilmont by the Citizens for Civil and All you have to know is that you’re hurting— we II take it from there. We're a team of highly-trained physical therapy experts with leading statements. In this week’s Reminder (and possibly this Banner) is a "Letter to the Editor and Rutland Residents” from the Citizens for Civil and Responsible Government Please find this tetter and under nearly twenty years of experience. And we're your new neighbor. Get quality care for neck, back, shoulder, elbow, wrist knee, and foot related problems. Then get back to living. "Issue Number I" read the last inch of the first paragraph. Think about ft. No motion was made. No discussion was recorded. This is proof positive there was approval. This is how they have proven our statements arc false and mis­ leading. Now conveniently located at 1375 West Green Street We'll get you in quick, just call 948-2133 On the Ballot the question is: RehabPros PHYSICAL THERAPY SHOW 2> R<X IER VH-MONT BE RECAI J.H> FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP? If you DO want Civil and Responsible Government. Vote YES Rod Ritsema Pvd fcr by RUTLAND RECALL COMMOTEE Minnesota. HA. as Trustee lor CertAcaM hon­ ors of Bur Steams Asset Backed Securities, Inc Asset Becked Certificates, series 2000-2by assignment sutxntned to and recorded by the Barry County RagnMt of Deeds Thera Is clamed to be due on such mortgage the awn ol One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three and 507100 DoSars ($123,573.5) induing nearest a the rske ot 8 375% per smun Under the power ot sola contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ol the Slate ol Michigan. .___ a_. ___ aS.-a e*^ he or some pert ot thsm. st pubke venue H the Berry County Courthouse In Hostings In Barry County, Michigan at 100 pm. on vanuery 30. 2003 The promisee are tor Mart In lhe Townehip o< Yankee Springe. Barry County. Mchigen. and are Commencing at the Southeast comer ot Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 Weal: thence North 00 degrees 32 mesurns West, along the East kne ot aaid Section 23; a dntance ot Wilson Drive 660 00 toot to the tnre piece of beginning; thence continuing West along aaid North bne, 366 67 teal, thence North 00 degrees North kne of said WMson Drive, 366 67 test, tfunc, South 00 dograM 32 mmme» WM 594 00 Het to the plRce ol bRgxvmg The radenvton period ehn be 12 months from the dele ot such «e»e. trteee the property « determned abendoned in eccordence with MCLA §600 32411. in wtech case the redemption period shaa be 30 daya tram the dale ot the tele The loreclosing mortgagee cen reeand me sale m the event a 3rd parly boyl the property end there tea simultaneous resolution wkh the borrower ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Web Forgo Beni Mmnseols. HA. as Trustee kx CoraScals notders ol Bae, Steama Asset Backed Securities. Inc Asset Backed Certificales. senes 2000-2 . As Assignee P O Box 5041 Tray. Ml 40007-5041 (240) 457-1000 (1/23) Rte No. 199 0021 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 9. 2003 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS APEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED EQRIHAT PUBPQSL PLEASE CONTACT QUR.QFflCE AT THE NUMBER BELQW1E YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, MORTGAGE SALE Good-bye to Christmas Two of the three wise men and one of their camels, which had been the center of attention as part of the downtown Hastings nativity scene during the holiday season, take one last look around Thursday morning before being hauled back into storage by a city work crew. Mary, Joseph, Jesus and the other adoring ani­ mals were transported in a different truck to their lodging in the city garage. They expect to re-emerge in time for Christmas, 2003. (Reminder photo by Shelly Sulser) The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight at Lake Manor. Visitors and guests are welcome. The pro­ gram will be brought by Mary Jane Carson who will relate some of her nursing experi­ ences and changes in the profession. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.. Saturday, Jan. 11. at Lake Manor. The speaker will be member Lori Fox of Portland relating how to use the Palm Pilot for genealogy research. The VFW will hold its craft show and flea market again on the second Friday and Saturday of the month. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unlike many other school systems in the area. Lakewood Public Schools resumed classes on Thursday, Jan. 2, after Christmas break. When the Rohrbachcr family n»ct for an early Christmas meal at Fellowship HJl. Norman Quimby, husband of Christcna Guthcridge. attended. The Quimby family * is still at Ann Arbor, where he remains to be in close contact with his doctors following his bone marrow transplant in the fall. This was a real bonus for him and the family after his long months of being in critical condition. The Orville Decker family met with 35 present on Sunday. Dec. 29, for a shared meal and gifts at Fellowship Hall. Max and Phyllis Decker came from LaBelle in Florida to spend some days at home and with daughter Julie, husband Randy and their grandchildren. Allison and Casey, at Holland. They returned south on Jan. 6. They flew north on Dec. 27. Tom and Jackie Gilliland came home in early December to spend time with their children here. They return to North Carolina after Christmas. The Chancel Choir of Central United Methodist Church repeated its cantata “Journey of Promise” at Thomapplc Manor on Sunday afternoon Dec. 29, for the plea­ sure of the residents and their guests. Among the guests were Richard and Barbara Graff of Byron Center, who saw not only their mother. Geraldine Klahn, but several choir members whom they knew from the years of Dick's teaching and Barbara's school years. In recognition of Student Day, Central UMC had as its guest speaker Rob Kruisenga. He is a fifth' year pharmacy stu­ dent at Ferris State University, son of Bob and Ginny Kruisenga. Jessica Landon was the scripture reader that morning. A surprise visitor in town last Saturday was Lupc Ramos-Montigny of Grand Rapids. She has been pictured and written about much lately with her election for the top post in the Kent County Democratic party. She had taught here at He t Elementary more than 20 years a then made her home base with Le». ^id Virginia Yonkers intermittently for the first few years as she had further schooling in Montreal. She has been a social studies teacher in Grand Rapids for 26 years. She came back to see Mrs. Colon on Second Street and the Yonkcrses. Mild weather last week made one sea­ sonal chore easier than it is in many years. It was possible to remove outdoor lighting and yard ornaments without having to wade in knee deep snow or try to extricate orna­ ments from frozen ground. Five ladies from Lake Odessa Central and Woodland United Methodist Women’s units attended an Epiphany breakfast at Charlotte last Saturday morning. Their speaker was Rev. Jant Duffey, who is pas­ tor at Lansing Calvary UMC. Jennifer Nielsen makes the newspaper on occasion when her Grand Valley State University basketball team has a game. In a recent game she was lhe team’s second highest scorer. She is granddaughter of Helen and Fem Nielsen and daughter of John Nielsen of State Road. She had been an outstanding player on Lakewood’s team during her high school years. The Big Rapids Pioneer has carried the news that Keagen Kruass has signed to be a player on their volleyball team wher she becomes a freshman student at Ferris this coming fall. On Monday of this week, the offices of Lakewood United Methodist Church were moved into the new building, which has been in the works for months. The class­ rooms have also been put to use. There will be a consecration service sometime in the future. The Lake Odessa DepouMuseum will be open Saturday. Jan. 25. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for any visitors. At the December open house, Mike McCartney was host. Bonnie Jackson and Marian Harris were in the genealogy library making entries into the computer sy«*em of information from First Families i.^mbers. Pick up your copy of The Hastings BANNER at local stores throughout Barry County. Or... SUBSCRIBE by calling 616-945-9554 NOTICE OF MEETING DATES FOR ' THE FOLLOWING GROUPS Barry Count, Planning/Zoning Commission will meet on the following dates or at toe call ui the chair. The meetings start at 7:00 p.m. September 8 A 22, 2003 January 13 A 27. 2003 May 12 A 26, 2003 February 10 1 24, 2003 October 13 A 27,2003 June 9 & 23. 2003 November 10 A 24.2003 March 10 4 24,2003 July 14 A 28. 2003 April 14 A 28, 2003 December 8 A 22,2003 August 11 A 25. 2003 Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. The meetings start at 7:30 p.m. January 14,2003 February 11,2003 May 3. 2003 June 10,2003 July 8, 2003 April 8. 2003 _ August 12, 2003 The meeting room for both groups is in the Community Room March 11,2003 September 9, 2003 Oct?h*r 14, 2003 November 4,2003 December 9,2003 of the Courts and <.aw Building locat­ ed at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. The County of Bany will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and senrices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenals being considered at the meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities al the meebng'heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County Gf Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: MICHAEL BROWN, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 220 WEST STATE ST., HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284 Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathleen A. Mann, a married woman and Ora D. Mann, a married man. hus­ band and wife, to Concord Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 30. 1997 and record­ ed November 20. 1997 in Document number 1004420. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Banker s Trust Company of California, as Custodian or Trustee by assign­ ment dated October 30. 1997 and recorded on June 19. 1998 in Document number 1013775. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage lhe sum of Sixty-One Thousand Eight Hundreo Ninety-Four and 55/100 Dollars ($61,894.55) mclud.ng interest at the rate of 12.79% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 rOO p.m. on February 13,2003 The premises are located m the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of the North­ west 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 feet along the West line of said Section 18 to a point which lies 386 feet North of the North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section; thence North 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds. East 30.69 feet to the center of Highway M-43. and the true point of be^-nmng; thence Northeasterly 299.88 feet along the center of said highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord ot which bears North 22 degrees. 10 minutes. 20 seconds. East 298.75 feet; thence East 1208.5 feet more or less along the North line of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18. to the West 1/8 line of said section; thence North 564 feet more or less along said 1/8 line to the North line of said Section 18; thence East 427 leet along said North line of Section 18; thence South 936 feet; thence South 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds West 1748 feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: January 9,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Banker’s Trust Company of California, as Custodian or Trustee . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 209 1538 Pub: 1/9 - 2/6 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bertram C. Wiggins and Karen A Wiggins (original mort­ gagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 19. 1998, and recorded on September 8, 1998 in Liber Document No. 1017582 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Homeside Lending. Inc., a Division of Washing­ ton Mutual Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated August 18, 1998, which was recorded on September 23.1998, In Document No. 1018333, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND 27/100 dollars ($71,128.27), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m., on January 30. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 30. Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds West on the West Section line. 665 38 feet to the North bne of the South half of the North half of the Northwest fractional quarter of said Section 30; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East on the North line of said South half of the North half. 971 00 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing South 89 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East on said line, 950 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds West paralie' to the West Section line. 661.84 feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes 16 seconds West on the South line of said South half of the North half. 500.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East. 304 00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes 16 seconds West 450.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East. 357.84 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress, egress and public utili­ ties over the North 66 feel of the South 104 feet of the above parcel Together with an easement for ingress and egress and public utilities over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the South line being described as commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of the above described parcel of land; thence North 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East. 38 0 feet to the place of beginning of said ease­ ment; thence the South line of said easement runs North 89 degrees 23 minutes 16 seconds West. 1921 0 feet to the West Section line and the point of ending of said easement. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sate, urwess determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 in which case the reoemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALl Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 File *200225713 Team J (1/16X0) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Veronica S Lovelace (original mortgagors) to Countywide Home Loans. Inc d/b/a Americas Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated November 22. 1999, and recorded on November 23. 1999 in Document No 1038365 »n Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 25/100 dollars ($13,685 25). including interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on February 13. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lol 56. Lynden Johncock Plat No. 1. as record­ ed in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 93. Orangerille Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 monto(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600,3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: January 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200233458 Team X (1/30) THIS ARM 13 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. Madden Jr. and Christy M. Madden, husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated July 23.2001 and recorded August 1.2001 in Doc* 1064016 Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Two and 49/100 Dollars ($66,942.49) including inter­ est at the rate of 10.9% per annum. kinder the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wa be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue al the Barry County courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1 KX) p.m. on January 30. 2003 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as The North 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2. Block 10. Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Hastings. Barry County. Michigan according to the recorded ptat The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418, in which case the redemption period shaM .be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated December 26. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Amenquest Mortgage Corporation. Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 214 0565 (1/23) TH IS NOT IC E '. S AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms and con­ ditions ol a Mortgage made by BRAD L BELKA and PENNY BELKA, husband and wife, of 1559 Bender Road. MiddteviMe. Michigan 49333, to CHOICEONE BANK, a Michigan banking corpo­ ration. of 109 East Division, Sparta, Michigan. 49345. Mortgagee The Mortgage is dated March 12, 2002, and is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on May 28. 2002. in Uber 1061035 ol Mortgages. The sum claimed to be due and owing on the Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eight Dollars and 51/100ths ($149,808.51) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 13th day of February, 2003, at 1 KX) p.m. in the afternoon, local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sate at public auction to the highest bidder at the East door of the Courthouse at 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), ol the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows. Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 4. Town 3 North Range 10 West, riatant North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 528 00 feet from the East 1/4 comer of said Section: thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds West 330 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 132.00 feet; thence south 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds East 330.00 feet to said East line; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 132 00 feet along said East line to the point of beginning Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Bender Road PPN: 08-016-004-014-10 Commonly known as 1559 Bender Road. Middleville. Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Irom the date ol such sate Dated January 2. 2003 ChoiceOne Bank. Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen. Attorney tor ChoiceOne Bank Law. Weathers & Richardson. PC. 333 Bridge Street NW. Suite 800 Grand Rapids Michigan 49504 06322(187)186731 01 (1/30) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2002-23581-DE Estate of Ruth Irene Rogers Date ot B:rth 03/20/1915 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Ruth Irene Rogers, who lived at 2895 East Quimby Road. Hastings. Michigan died 06/09/2002 Creditors of the decedent are noti­ fied that all claims against the estate will be for­ ever barred unless presented to Phil McClelland, named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice 12/05/2002 Timothy L. Tromp (P41571) 501 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-9400 Phil McClelland 1248 Hillcrest Moline. Ml 49335 (1/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. Ar. / INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter L Baker and Sandra M Baker, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Amera Mortgage Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated May 25. 1999. and recorded on June 1. 1999 in Document No 1030440 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDER­ AL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Untied States of America, as assignee by an assignment deled November 8. 2002, which was recorded on November 23. 2002, m Document *No. 1092270 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dele hereof foe sum of SIXTY-SIX THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX ANO 38/100 doiers ($66,656.38), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under foe power of safe contetoed in said mortgage and foe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of foe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1 KX) p m., on January X. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. A parcel described as beginning at a point on the North line of Section 16 which is North 89 degrees 50 minutes 35 seconds West 1320 00 feet from the North 1/4 comer, thence South 00 degrees 51 minutes 04 seconds West 495 0 leet parallel with the East bne of said Northwest 1/4. thence North 89 degrees ^0 wmiea OSaeconds West 150.0 toot, thence North 00 degrees 51 minutes 04 seconds East 495 0 feet, thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 35 seconds East 150.0 feet along foe North line of said Section 16 to point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case foe redemption period shafl be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Team J (248) 593-1311 Trot! & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fife *200228160 Team J (1/16/03) Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL W. THOMPSON and DEBORAH L THOMPSON, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to TMS MORTGAGE. INC DBA THE MONEY STORE, Mortgagee, dated the 18th of October. 1996, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of October. 1996 in Uber 676. Page 502. Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned io THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November X. 1996. Senes 1996-D on the 15fo day of November. 1997 and recorded in Instrument No 1022315, Barry County Records. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of tris notice, the sum of Seventy Seven Thousand Six Hundred Fifty A 00/100 ($77,650 X). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having beer instituted to recover the debt secured by stud mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage. and pursuant to the statute of the Stale of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice « hereby given that on the 6th day of February 2003 at 1.00 o'clock p m. Local Time, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate at pubic auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, at foe Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), ot the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9 3500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said premises are ascribed as follows All mat certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wit: The West 76 leet of Lot 31 and the East 10 feet of Lot 32 of Kelly s First Addition, according to the recorded plat, thereof in Liber 3 of Plats, of page 94 During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing toe sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event mat the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the X days immediately following the sate. Dated 1/2/2003 THE BANK QF NEW YQBK FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC JONATHAN L ENGMAN(P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W Big Beaver. Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 362-2600 Pub: 1/2- 1/X �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 9 2003 Hastings Women's Club hears update on domestic violence shelter by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A place of integrity and loving encour­ agement is the setting of Lucy Maud Mont­ gomery’s classic novel Anne of Green Ga­ bles. That’s the kind of place that area com­ munity leaders are seeking for domestic violence victims in Barry County, and they’ve aptly named it Green Gables Ha­ ven. Explaining why the name of the pro­ posed shelter for women and children is a spin-off from the book's title, Julie DeBoer told the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club that the fictitious Anne was not a domestic violence victim, “but she moved in with other people and they cared for her and raised her and nurtured her in a loving en­ vironment...” DeBoer, treasurer of the Green Gables Haven Board of Directors, recently pre­ sented a program to the club about the status of the proposed shelter and shared in­ formation about the essence of domestic violence. She started the Victims Services Unit at the Barry County Sheriffs Department about three years ago and serves as the unit’s volunteer coordinator and offers en­ hanced domestic violence victim service through her part-time paid position with the local Violence Against Loved Ones Ends Soon (VALUES) program. “...It’s going to take a lot of work, a lot of money, a lot of love and support to open the doors of Green Gables Haven.” DeBoer told the Hastings club. “It’s not just Hast­ ings that's going to do it. It’s a countywide project and we anticipate pulling in every comer of the county." A board of 13 people has worked dili­ gently on the project, she said A task force of the Barry Community Resource Network initiated the venture. The next step is ob­ taining a special use permit for the shelter. “We now have a house and it’s finally public...a two-story house in the 800-block of Green Street," DeBoei said. Organizers hope the four bedroom house will sleep 12. “Wc had a neighborhood meeting to ad­ dress their concerns and issues...1 believe wc have pretty positive outpouring from this neighborhood. They had some con­ cerns, some questions" as DeBoer said she would if she were a resident there. “Wc chose that location because the house became available from Pennock Hos­ pital...which is renting it to us for SI a year." “It's walkable to medicai care, down­ town, grocery stores, the library. It’s on a well traveled street. It’s not going to be in a hidden location because wc don’t think we could keep it a secret...” “We’re going to be looking at the com- GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club Vice President Donna Brown (left) presented Julie DeBoer with a $25 check for the proposed Domestic Violence Shelter in honor of her speech to the group. I Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results' Real I s fat. 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Consequently, women and their children who need a shelter have to move to a “for­ eign" place for a night, week, or month. “That’s what wc ask victims of domestic violence to do and...the children go with them...and they are out of their schools and that’s the place they feel the safest, the most secure. It’s the one thing they can grab onto that tiiey can count on...” “Wc want to keep these women and chil­ dren in Barry County. Number one. it’s their home. That’s where their family is. Why should they have to leave what is fa­ miliar and comfortable to them?...Why shouldn’t we - as the loving community that we are. and I know we are - put our arms around them and say this is home, and we will take care of you?” DeBoer asked. "That’s what the project of Green Gables Haven is all about...keeping the families in the community that they are familiar with and keeping the children in their schools, being able to work with the family - the mother and the children - with the re­ sources and services wc have in Barry County...Wc can work with them.” she said. Though domestic violence is a problem in Barry County, “we’re not unlike any­ where else. We’re not any worse, but yet wc have problems.” DeBoer also wants to educate everyone about domestic violence so that more peo­ ple will report it. Domestic violence is not just a one time push or shove. “There’s a whole lot more to it - power and control,” she said. “...Domestic violence is a pattern, not a one time incident, a course of behavior led by physical, emotional or sexual abuse used by one person in an adult or adolescent inti­ mate relationship to gain power or control over the other," DeBoer said. To those they say they love, batterers call their victims “ugly, stupid, dumb" and sometimes say they don’t know why they married their spouse and if the spouse ever left no one else would want them either. That’s the way batters keep victims under control, she said. , “These women live in all kinds of situa­ tions. They come from all economic levels. They come from all nationalities, all races. Just because a man goes to church...does not mean thafhe does not beat his vrife," DeBoer said. A common mentality in the area, she said, is “that you stay m a marriage no mat­ ter what goes on and that a wife should obey and do whatever her husband tells her, and if she were a better wife she wouldn’t do those things. “So these are the kinds of things that are going on in Barry county. If you think it doesn’t affect the children, you’re kidding yourself. These women who tell me they don’t think the kids know what’s going on in the home, I have to sit down and have a long chat with them because whether the kids actually witness the violence, they hear it. They don’t sleep through it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone to houses where the kids are up in the middle of the night screaming and crying because the police are taking Daddy away in hand­ cuffs. They may have got tossed around in the fight or may have watched Mom be abused," DeBoer said. “My goal in this...is to give those chil­ dren a happy home, a healthy home is a better way to say it. They are my first prior­ ity. My victims, many times are my second priority. I know that sounds bad, but some­ times victims aren’t in a place to protect their own children either. And so 1 always focus and make sure those kids are OK and then deal with my victims...These kids need some stability and right now they have no stability in their home...” Last year, the County Sheriffs Depart­ ment and the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police responded to 630 domestic situation calls. That number does not in­ clude similar calls handled in the county by other police agencies. “Does that mean that a woman was beaten in each of those cases? No. Does that mean that there was even assault that occurred? No. Some of them were family disputes over children, which happens a whole lot," DeBoer said. “We know that (as a result of those calls) more than 300 persons were lodged in the county jail in 2001..." She said she will be interested to review the 2002 statistics “to see if anything we’re doing is making any bit of a difference." DeBoer talked about a child custody case in the county’s court system when the attor­ ney blamed her for everything that was wrong in a particular family. “Basically, what I did was help this poor lady who has been in a domestic violence situation. She had been in and out of shel­ ters nine or 10 times...She had no re­ sources, no family, but it was all Julie De­ Boer’s fault. So I’m gening pretty used to people saying it’s Julie DeBoer’s fault. So, I’m going to be real dam happy when they say it’s Julie DeBoer’s fault that we have a domestic violence shelter in Barry County. I will take that as a win situation." In that particular case, the woman’s chil­ dren were loo afraid to play outdoors be­ cause their father had threatened to take them far away, and DeBoer noted what a See SHELTER, page 18 Outgoing mail with large checks stolen YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Three checks. one u large as $46,000. were slolen when three pieces of outgoing mail were taken from a mailbox in the 8000 block of Timber Creek Road Dec. 31. according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Po­ lice. Troopers said the victim placed the mail in the box the night of Dec. 30 and that the mail was still there the morning of Dec. 31 when she left the house at 10:40 a.m. “The mail box appeared to be undisturbed with the flag still in the up position." said Trooper Barry Schrader. “When she relumed at 11:15 a.m.. the door was open, there was no mail in the box and the flag was still up." The woman contacted the Middleville post office and learned that her mail carrier did not leave to begin the mail route until 11:20 a.m. “So. she noticed the moil missing before her carrier left for her route." said Schrader. “The neighbors were contacted and there were no witnesses and there arc no suspects." No other mail was reported stolen. Schrader said. "The Hastings post office was notified in case of a similar incident." police said. The incident remains under investigation. ’Fowl’ play leads to missing pheasants CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - A case of suspected foul play involving the reported theft of more than 1.800 pheasants worth more than $16,000 Is being investigated by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The owner of a Price Road pheasant farm reported Jan. 2 that he had purchased 6.500 baby pheasants last spring for November sales to game preserves and other customers when the birds are full grown. But when he prepared Io fill the orders two months ago. he discovered a large number of the birds missing. “He said between September and November he started noticing that the doors Io pens were open and that there was a big tear to the fence." said Trooper Barry Schrader. “And, as he was shipping them, he came up 1.800 short." The victim told police that it is not uncommon for some birds to be killed by other predatory animals but he had found “nowhere near that many" dead. “He said at one point in September, he heard noises out by the pens but he thought it was an owl or hawk but then the next morning, he found the pen unlocked." police said. “He didn’t sec any vehicles. He figures someone stole them over time." The birds were insured and the case remains under investigation. Schrader said. Police seek charges in larceny of cash HASTINGS - A 37-ycar-old Freeport man has been accused of stealing more than $300 cash from the Hastings Bowl on Woodlawn Avenue Dec. 28. according to the Hastings City Police Department. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said the man was captured on security video, snatching the cash from a money bag. He subsequently confessed, saying he used the money to pay his gas bill. The man, who has not been arraigned on the larceny charge, denied trying also to break into the building from lhe outside on prior occasions. Police found that a metal plate surrounding a lock on an exterior door had been pried while another exterior door showed damage, possibly from being kicked. The incidents are still being probed, Leedy said. Suspects surrender on drug warrants HASTINGS - Two men and one woman were arrested and arraigned on drug related warrants recently. On Dec. 27. Danny Springer, 31, of Plainwell, turned himself in al the Barry County Jail on a warrant from the Southwest Enforcement Team on two counts of delivery and manufacture of marijuana and one count of operating a drug house on Oct. 17 in Barry County. Springer was arraigned on the charges Dec. 27 when a $5,000 personal recognizance bond was set. He is set to appear in Barry County 56B District Court Jan. 15. Also arrested was 45-year-old Mark Knox of Hastings, who turned himself in Io the Barry County Jail Jan. 3 on an arrest warrant from the Southwest Enforcement Team for delivery and manufacture of a controlled substance, second offense, double penally. The offense is alleged to have occurred July 30. Knox was arraigned Jan. 3 and re­ leased on $1,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting Jan. 15 district court prc-exam hearing. Melissa Ann Morgan, 27, of Delton, was arraigned on two felony charges metham­ phetamine and cocaine possession, along with one misdemeanor count of marijuana possession. Morgan was arrested at her home by Sheriffs Deputies after her car was found aban­ doned on Pine Lake Road near Enzian Road Dec. 13. She is free on $15,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting a Jan. 24 prc-exam hear­ ing. Woman arrested after drunk driving crash MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - ? woman and her two unrestrained passengers were hurt in a rollover car crash on Lawrence Road near Barryvillc Road shortly after mid­ night Dec. 22. . The woman was later arraigned on a charge of drunk driving for allegedly operating the car with a .14 percent bodily alcohol content at the time of the crash. Kris Lynn Platte, 25, of Nashville was wearing a scat belt when she lost control of the car on the icy roadway, went off the road to the left, struck a ditch, overturned coming to final rest on lhe passenger side of the vehicle, according to the Barry County Sher­ iff’s Office. . Platte reportedly told police she swerved to miss a deer though deputies said there was no evidence of a deer crossing the roadway. “She was going about 50 mph and the roadway was icy." deputies reported. Car crashes, bums; driver not found BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - The driver of > car that was crashed, then destroyed by fire reportedly walked away from lhe accident scene, though deputies reportedly did not locate lhe Hastings man. . Police believe the 1989 red Ford was driven by Sivan James Mead, 23, of Hastings when the crash occurred on Lawrence Road northwest of Foster Road at 3:26 a.m. The eastbound car reportedly went off the roadway’s shoulder and re-entered twice before crashing. __ The car caught fire and was engulfed in flames. The driver somehow managed to tlec the vehicle and leave the scene, reported police. Bright headlights lead to rollover crash JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A 39-year-old Augusta woman escaped serious injury Jan. 5 when she lost control of her car on M-37 near Mill Lake Road at 10:25 p.m. when an oncoming car reportedly failed to dim its headlights. Deputies said Tina Marie Daniel was southbound when she encountered the north­ bound car. Daniel reportedly lost control on the icy roadway, ran off lhe road, continued down an embankment and rolled over. Daniel suffered minor injuries and was not taken to a hospital for treatment. A scat bell was used and alcohol was not believed to be a factor. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 9 2003 - Page 17 Delton child clings to life after crash A Hastings woman escaped serious injury when her car (pictured) left North M­ 37 near Upton Road after she allegedly fell asleep at the wheel early Thursday. Hastings woman rescued by citizens after crash by Shelly Suber Staff Writer A Hastings woman who fell asleep at the wheel early Thursday escaped serious in­ jury when her car crossed the centerline, left northbound M-37, rolled up an em­ bankment struck a tree and over turned. Crystal Rodriguez, 19, was reportedly driving home from work in Battle Creek at 7:55 a.m. when the incident occurred, ac­ cording to the Hastings Post of the Michi­ gan State Police. According to a preliminary report, Barry County Central Dispatch received a call from Dimond Machinery Company at the intersection of M-37 and Upton Road re­ porting that the car was smoking. The caller, whose identity could not be confirmed, said he would try to remove the Teen facing felony bomb threat charge by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A bomb threat Monday at Hastings Mid­ dle School has resulted in felony charges against the 13-ycar-old who made the threat. „ „ . According to Cliff Morse of the Hastings City Police, three students found a bomb threat note at approximately 12:30 p.m. Monday and turned it into the school of­ fice. While students remained in the build­ ing. a group of people searched the school. Superintendent Cail Schoessel said. Then a fire drill was called, and while students were out of the building, a final search was made. Schoessel said students were only out­ side in the cold winter weather for a few minutes. “We expected it was a prank,” Schoessel said. Suspects were interviewed and by the end of the day a student came forward with information that led police on Tuesday morning to the 13-ycar-old. The seventh­ grader confessed that she’d written the note, Schoessel said. She was suspended pending an expulsion hearing. Police were expected to file felony charges of commu­ nicating a bomb threat, Morse said. This is the first bomb threat of the 2002­ 2003 school year for the Hastings district. Bomb threats, Morse said, are “something that gets taken extremely seriously.” victim from the vehicle. A spokesperson from Dimond Machin­ ery said the man. with help from other citi­ zens, pulled Rodriguez from the car. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said, however, that the car did not catch fire. “There was no smoke or fire when we got there,” said Caris. “It must have been steam from the engine.” Rodriguez was taken by Mercy Ambu­ lance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where she was treated for non-life threaten­ ing injuries, admitted and then released on Jan. 6. Rodriguez used a scat belt and alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the cause of the crash. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 14-month-old Delton boy suffered critical injuries Friday when the car his mother was driving allegedly turned into the path of a southbound pickup truck on South Hano *cr Street in Hastings. The car, driven by 26-year-old Martha Billmeycr of Delton, was struck in the right, rear passenger door, where Therin Smith was found not breathing in a child safety seat. Police Sgt. James Lee was able to open the boy s airway by lifting his head, police reported. "The child appeared to take a breath." said Leedy. “The mother was panicked and had wounds to her face." Smith was later airlifted from Pennock Hospital to Bronson Hospital in Kalama­ zoo. Police believe the 1:37 p.m. accident oc­ curred on the four lane street when the northbound Billmeycr vehicle attempted to turn left into the Laser Wash car wash at the same time southbound a Barry County Transit bus was turning left onto Barfield Drive. “I would think the bus probably was somewhat of a vision obstruction,” said Leedy, “and she couldn’t see the (south­ bound) truck coming and turned in front of it." Billmeycr suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated for her injuries and released. The pickup truck driver, Stephen Dale Shepler, 33, of Hastings, told police the car “u.mc out of n j '//here,” police reported. Billmeyer’s car spun around upon impact and struck the front of another pickup truck waiting to exit the car wash driven by 61ycar-old Dave Dakin of Hastings. Shcplcr and Dakin were not hurt in the crash which remains under investigation. In loving memory of Get your color film Vanessa Tobias Johnson, who left us two years ago, Jan. 3rd. Sadly missed but neverforgotten. processed SAME DAY at J-Ad s PRINTING PUIS 4- We still hear your voice and see your smile, which we all love. There is never a day that goes by that you are not with us. Sadly missed by your three sons, John, Carl and Jeremiah: and two beautiful grandsons, Jacob and Tanner. Also, your brothers and sister.. NOTICE OF MEETING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS Barry County Piannlng/Zcnlng Commission win meet on the foflow*^ dates or at the cai! of the chair. The meetings start at 7.00 p.m. January 13 A 27, 2003 February 10 A 24, 2003 May 12 A 26, 2003 Septombar 8 A 22, 2003 Octobar 13 8 27, 2003 March 10 A 24. 2003 July 14 8 28. 2003 Novambar 10 a 24. 2003 April 14 A 28, 2003 . 2003 , August 11 a 25. Dacambar 8 A 22, 2003 Barry County Zontng Board of Appeals will meet on the tottowing dates or al the call of the chair. The meetings start at 7:30 p.m. January 14. 2003 May 3. 2003 Saptombar 9, 2003 February 11, 2003 June 10. 2003 Octobar 14. 2003 March 11, 2003 July 8. 2003 November 4,2003 April 8.2003 August 12. 2003 Dacambar 9.2003 The meeting room for both groups is in the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building locat­ ed at 220 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor 0to rtaring impjred and audio tapes of panted malenais being considered at the meeting, to IndL viduais with OsabJrttos al the meetrxjAieanng upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Bvry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiiary aids or services should contact the County ot Barry by writing or caH the following: MICHAEL BROWN, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 220 WEST STATE ST., HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (289) M5-12M FIRE YOUR LANDLORD GIFT IDEA Keep your friends and relatives informedl Send them. The Hastings BANNER. 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PC., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Oelaull has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by: Donald R. Moore and Shelly O Moore, husband and wile Io Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 27. 1996. and recorded on December 4. 1996. m liber 679. on page 990. Bany County Records. Michigan. and assigned by ssid mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. by an assignment dated August 1, 2000. and recorded on September 1. 2000. in Document No. 1048926. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there a claimed Io be due at the date hereof the sum ol THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY ONE AND 04/100 DOLLARS ($38.791 04;. inckiding interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the cower of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that Mid mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a Mie of the mort­ gaged premises. or some part of them, al public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan al 100 o'clock pm.. on February 13. 2003 Said premises are situated in Township ot Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST ONE-OUARTEH OF SECTION 17. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17. THENCE NORTH DOWN THE CENTER OF MESSER ROAD 1122 FEET. THENCE WEST 388 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 1122 FEET, THENCE EAST 388 FEET DOWN CENTER OF CARLTON CENTER ROAD TO BEGINNING: EXCEPT A PARCEL DEEDED TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BY DEED RECORDED IN LIBER 249 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 196 P.P 408-040-017-475-10000 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241a. in which case lhe redemption period shea be 30 days from the dale of such Mie Dated: December 27. 2002 GMAC MORTGAGEE CORPORATION PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN 4 ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (20/03) DUS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ^TEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY OUR OFFICE AT THE HUMBER BF1OW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTAMLOUTY. MORTGAGE SAIF Default has been made in the oorxMons ol a mortgage made by DonMd A Stamm Sr and Mary E Grooten-Stamer. ha wile to Fest F iance, mortgagee, dated Agni 24. 1997 and recorded April 29. 1997 in Uber 682. Page 730 Barry County Records Said mongaga a now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company aa Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company ot CaHomia NA by assignment sub­ milled to end recorded by the Barry County Register ot Deeds There is dawned to be due on such mortgage the sum ol Sixty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Three and 61/100 DoAars ($67,323 61) mdudmg interest al the rate ol 12-. per annum Under the power ol sate conumed n me mort­ gage and the statutes ot the Sum of Mctsgan. notice a hereby pven that the mortgage wi> be foreclosed by a sale ol lhe mortgaged premises or some part ol them, at public venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Mchigan at 100 p m. on February 6. 2003 The premises are located m the Tbwnstxp ot PrameviHe. Barry County. Mchigan. and are described as: Commencing at the West IM ot post ol frac­ tional Section 1. Town 1 North. Range to West. Pramevitle Township. Barry County, Michigan, and running thence East along lhe East and West 1M kne, 867 00 leet to the point of begnmng ol this description, thence North 330 00 leet thence East 660 00 leet: thence South 330 00 leet to said 1M kne , thence Wert thereon. 660 00 leet to beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date ot such sale, unless the property is detemxned abandoned in accordance with MCLA $800 3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date ot the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind lhe aale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated January 2. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee. fka Bankers Trust Company ol CaHorma NA. As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 209 1787 Pub" 1/2-1/30 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 9 2003 Wind, solar power enthusiasts to speak at conference Enthusiasm for renewable energy has been quieth growing in the hearts and minds of a number of southwest Michigan residents over the past few years. Two of these like-minded people include Jim Brown and Bob Brown of Hastings. Although not blood-related, the men not only share the same last name but also share a deep interest in promoting the vi­ sion of more homes and businesses being powered by the wind and sun. It was their idea to organize a confer­ ence on (he subject in an attempt to build awareness about all the renewable energy and energy efficiency options home and business owners have today in modernizing their facilities. The conference will be held January 25 at Pierce Cedar Creek institute in Dowling. "This conference should have been held thirty years ago. when OPEC imposed the oil embargo in 1973," Bob Brown said. ‘That should have been our wake-up call. I can only imagine where wc would be today if we had started our renewable energy ef­ forts back then instead of now." Jim and Bob did not have to look far for the ideal location for a conference on re­ newable energy. Pierce Cedar Creek Insti­ tute. a center for ecological education posi­ tioned on over 600 acres of rolling hills, forests, and wetlands, will provide an ideal backdrop for the conference, which is ex­ pected to draw many environmentally minded residents from the area. The oneday conference, open to the public, will last from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features a diverse cast of energy experts from around the •tale. One such expert conducting the opening session of the conference is Rich Vander Veen, president and CEO of Bay Wind­ power. Bay Windpower is completing work on the installation of five large wind generators in the Mackinac City area, which currently makes up the bulk of Michigan's green power supply. In the first session titled. “The Bigger Energy Pic­ ture." VanderVccn will overview the rapid growth in large, commercial wind energy projects around lhe globe, as well as pre­ sent the developments of other renewable energy resources such as solar energy, bio­ mass. geothermal, and the newly emerging hydrogen fuel cell technology. Follow ing “The Bigger Energy Picture" session will be a presentation of what is oc­ curring at the state level by John Sarver of the Michigan Energy Office. Sarver’s of­ fice has been responsible for administering the funding of dozens of energy related projects across the slate, including an in­ centive program in 2001 which led to the installation of 86 new solar and or wind en­ ergy systems. Michigan is ranked 14th in the nation in terms of its wind energy re­ source. and is expected Io play a major role working with the automotive industry in the development of fuel cell technology. Conference attendees will also have the choice of attending break-out sessions on the following topics: Investing in Photovoltaics. Buying and Installing Small-Scale Wind Systems. Storing Summer Sun for Wintertime Heating, and Creating an En­ ergy Efficient Home or Business. These sessions will be conducted by local experts, which will present an opportunity for area residents to receive technical assistance on implementing energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technologies al home and work. Tom Huber ot Southwestern Michigan (. ollegc. the local coordinator of the "Na­ tional Solar lour of BuiMi.igs." is also en­ thusiastic about having a local conference on renewable energy. “I'm pleased to sec a conference of such high quality to inform local residents on the grow ing field of re­ newable energy , and am especially glad to sec the involvement of the technical experts in conducting the conference sessions. Many residents who participate in the solar home tour often want referrals for archi­ tects who design solar homes and contrac­ tors who build with energy in mind. Now I can just refer them to the conference since many of the designers, contractors and in­ stallers of solar and wind systems from the area will be present and available for con- SPECIAL SAVINGS 02 Pontiac Bonneville SLE on remaining 2002 vehicles in stock! No" *23,877" OR *373 MONTH LEATHER. HEATED SEATS. SUN ROOF. 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A special rale of $10 is being offered to high school students and students from area colleges such as Western Michi­ gan University. Grand Valley Stale Univer­ sity. Kalamazoo Valley Community Col­ lege. Kellogg Community College. Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michi­ gan College. According to members of the conference planning committee, it is criti­ cally important to involve students, since they will be tomorrow's primary “users and movers" of the renewable energy technolo­ gies being developed today. For more information and Io register for the conference, contact Maribeth Perreault at (269) 721-4472 (registration deadline is January 22) or download the registration form at www.cedarcrcekinstilute.org. Lodging facilities on a limited basis arc also available at Pierce Cedar Creek Insti­ tute. delight it was when she and her husband. Sheriff Steve, took the children Io a White­ caps game so the kids could relax and en­ joy themselves Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno has said domestic violence is one of the root causes of virtually very major so­ cial problem in the nation today, noted De­ Boer. who sees a multitude of problems in families. “I think she (Reno) was pretty much on targcl...lt sure plays a big role in it. And. it gets tied right up there in the substance abuse issues, wrapped up in criminal as­ pects...work issues, you name it. When I work with a victim I never know what she's going Io tell me...usually it’s not one problem...! do know that domestic violence is usually at the root of it." DeBoer said. "I cannot tell you how many women I have worked with right here in Barry County who tell me they arc occasionally raped or frequently raped by their own hus­ band. They want nothing to do with him, and they arc forced...Most victims will tell you the emotional wounds arc far worse than the physical wounds because the physical wounds heal. Our heart doesn't heal usually. “I’m working with a woman who has been in a domestic violence relationship foe 30 years, and she finally left home. She’s happy...In talking with her, 1 don't think she believes she deserves to be happy. She’s enjoying it. She secs the difference...but. that’s pretty sad (that she doesn’t think she deserves to be happy). That’s why wc have counselors and people trained to help her Icam that she docs de­ serve it. just as much as he deserves to be happy." Most women don’t leave their homes when they arc abused because of fear, a lack of resources, including money, and be­ cause they don’t feel like they deserve to leave, DeBoer said. One month is usually the target date for helping a victim to move out on her own. That time span is a typical stay in a shelter where they arc given resources and skills to make it on their own. Plans for a local domestic violence shel­ ter have been “a long time coming and it's a slow process," DeBoer said. “Once a special use permit is issued for the shelter, “wc hope the ball will roll quickly. Wc need $100,000 to open the doors. Basically, that is the money it will take io operate the shelter for one year. That’s anticipating a lol of donations from the community...like food and tumishings. We’re expecting all of that will come from the community." People are already sta.’.ing Io think of how they can help the shelter. For example one of the women’s circles at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings recently decided not to exchange personal Christ­ mas gifts and give gifts to the shelter in­ stead. Fundraisers, such as a Valentine’s Ball, are being planned. Staff and liability insurance costs are the main expenses for the proposed shelter. “We’re cutting it bare bones. We arc do­ ing just what it takes to get the doors opcn...Wc have a lol of generous people stepping up Io lhe plate and offering us dif­ ferent things. Wc arc anticipating that dif­ ferent services and groups within this com­ munity will adopt rooms within the house to furnish those rooms, maybe a bedroom, kitchen, etc. We think it will all come to­ gether. I kind of look at it as a puzzle, and everyone of you are a piece of it,” DeBoer told the club CaH 845-8554 fop ACTI0IHM � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-01-16.pdf f25e61cb3f653fad272d6af91ee30d36 PDF Text Text Arts Council has new director Symphony won’t come to Hastings See Story on Page 3 The Hastings Alumnus of Year nominees sought The Hastings High School Alumni Association held its annual organiza­ tional meeting recently and now seeks nominations for the "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year* honor. The award will be presented at the annual alumni banquet Saturday eve­ ning, May 31, in the high school cafe­ teria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons why the individ­ ual is being nominated. The reasons should include items such as the per­ sonal character of the nominee, ac­ complishments. vocational honors and awards, community service history, membership in organizations and any other beipful information. The deadline for submitting nomi­ nations is April 2. Alumni Board members will at that lime consider new nominations and reconsider sev­ eral others held over from previous I Nominations should be mailed to Elsie (Edwards) Sage, president of the Hastings High School Alumni Asso­ ciation. 904 W. Walnut St. Hastings, Ml 49058. New speed limit sign in Woodland Drivers going through Woodland on M-43 might want to better watch their speed by the elementary school. The Michigan Department of Trans­ portation (MDOT) and the Woodland Township Police Department have ooBaboraicd to have a new 25 mile per boor speed limit sign installed. The sign is activated by the crossing guard and turned on about 7 a.ra., an hour before school starts a; 8 a.m znd after school from 3 to 4 p.m. H>e speed limit is 35 mph when the rip not flashing. Randy Yates of the Woodland Po­ lice said this is an effort to ensure the safety of the children as they come to aebeol in the morning and walk home in the afternoon. The children do not go home for lunch so the speed limit sign not activated at noon. Right to Life plans service on Sunday Lakewood Right to Life will have a ; commemorative service at 6:30 p.m. Sundav, Jan. 19, at the Ionia County Church of Christ to mark the 30th an­ niversary of legalized abortion in the United States in which more than 40 million children have lost their lives. The guest speaker will be Ed Rivet, legislative director for Right to Life of Michigan, serving as the liaison be­ tween Right to Life and the Michigan Legislature. A native of Bay City, Rivet has a bachelor's and master’s de­ gree from Michigan Slate University. Ed and his wife, Michelle, live in Lansing and have five children. ! Also speaking will be Jerry Bene­ dict from the Lakewood area. His son ’ was born pre-mature and weighed less then two pounds. The Ionia County Church of Christ Is located on the comer of Jordan Lake Highway and Portland Road, by 1-96. Refreshments will be served. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ' 121 S C- JR-Jt Si HASliXGS HI 4Wj*-l»J ANNER Thursday, January 16, 2003 VOLUME 150. NO. 3 HEWS BRIEFS Viking volleyball coach steps down PRICE 50" Rutland votes out Vilmont by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont became the first non-school official in Barry County history to be re­ called from office Tuesday when 506 vot­ ers said “yes” to recall while 206 said “no.” “I voted for the recall despite some of the letters in the paper last week,” said v.Hcr David Logan outside the township hall Tuesday. “He may be a good man, but he's not the right man fc- the job because of the attitude he disp ’ved at some of those meetings.” Another voter who declined to identify himself said Tuesday he was voting “no” to recall. “I think if there’s something wrong with Mr. Vilmont, they could at least control him more than they have as long as he’s in power. They could monitor him more closely during the rest of his term, if there’s something wrong,’ the anonymous voter said. The 712 voter turnout represented 30 percent of the township’s 2,501 registered voters. Absentee voters cast 182 ballots. “It is either the saddest day in Rutland Township history or its their finest hour," said Barry County Republican Committee Chairman Mark Englerth. Award winners at the Business professionals of America Workplace Skills As­ sessment competition were (front row. from left) Jami Shilling, Erin Fish, Catherine Fish, Emily Haney, (second row, Alexis Baker. Erin Hemerting, Allison Cooney. Katrina Jacobs, Sarah Frantz (back row) Paul Wanland, Brian Cottrell. Brad Kidder and Nick Sinclair. Roger Vilmont Vilmont was accused on the ballot of stating that he was tired of listening to resi­ dents with limited capacity intelligence, that he purchased township computers for $7,000 on his personal credit card without See RECALL, continued page 2 Hastings Kmart still open by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Hastings Kmart manager Dan Fox wasn't worried when word came down that the Kmart Corporation was closing 326 stores. “1 knew we weren’t going to close," he said. “We make money here. There would be no reason to close the store.” There are approximately 100 employees at the Hastings store. “I’ve been telling them all along not to worry,” Fox said. He said the store has “no issues” related to the store closings or Kmart’s continued financial struggles, which last year led to bankruptcy and temporary disruption of stock shipments. The Hastings store will continue to have a good supply of merchandise, he said. Kmart Corporation will be launching a na­ tionwide campaign to reassure customers that all is well, he said. “There will be some promotional specials to invite shoppers back into the stores and make sure they know we’re here to stay.” Fox said managers in all the Kmart stores were told to be on hand by 7 a.m. Tuesday so they could be personally noti­ fied if their store was being closed. Later in the day Kmart's corporate headquarters, based in Troy, posted a complete list of stores being closed on the Kmart web site, www.kmartcorp.com. The list included 13 stores in Michigan, the majority of them in the Detroit area. None in Kalamazoo. Bat­ tle Creek. Lansing or Grand Rapids are be­ ing closed. Across the U.S., 37.000 employees will be out of work once stores close. “We deeply regret the impact these closings will See KMART, continued page 15 Business students win awards at regionals The Hastings High School Business Pro­ fessionals of America students earned a number of awards at regional competition last Friday. Jan. 10, at Davenport Univer­ sity in Grand Rapids. The Hastings High School chapter of BPA joined nearly 900 students from other southwest Michigan high schools and carecr/technical centers for the competitions. Students placed in both team and indi­ vidual events. Earning a first place ranking in the par­ liamentary procedures event was the Hast­ ings team of Ali'ron Cooney, Brian Cot­ trell, Sarah Frantz, Catherine Fish, Erin Fish, Erin Hcmerling, Katrina Jacobs and Paul Wanland. The team was required to conduct a meeting based on an agenda given them at the time of the competition. The students were allowed 15 minutes of preparation, after which they had to con­ duct a simulated meeting to demonstrate the proper use of parliamentary procedures. Winners in individual events included Alexis Baker (sixth place, keyboarding ap­ plications), Sarah Clevenger (second place, advanced word processing and fifth place, integrated applications), Erin Fish (seventh place, business spelling and Diplomat Award), Emily Haney (first place, key­ boarding applications). Erin Hcmerling (seventh place, advanced interview skills). Erica Hubka (second place, advanced inter­ view skills). Brad Kidder (first place, digi­ tal media), Mike Moray (fifth place, data­ base applications), Jennifer Shaw (first place, integrated applications, and second place database applications). Adam Shel­ don (fourth place, extemporaneous verbal communications), Jamie Shilling (second place, fundamental word processing), Nick Sinclair (sixth place, visual basic program­ ming). Many individual contests required stu­ dents to use spreadsheet, database, word processing, or graphics application soft­ ware to solve business problems. For the application/interview event, students had to submit a letter of application, resume and business portfolio. Students were inter­ viewed and judged by business and human resource representatives. Other contests tested students' knowledge of business and technology concepts, leadership and com­ munications skills. This was the first year for the digital me­ dia event. Students were required to put to­ gether a presentation using media produc­ tion software. All contests in the Workplace Skills As­ sessment Program of Business Profession­ als of America provide students a chance to See BUS. STUDENTS, page 3 Mayor Campbell says he will retire by David T. Young Editor Mayor Frank Campbell told the Hastings City Council Monday night that he will not seek re-election to another four-year term. Campbell, at the conclusion of his annual “State of the City" address, announced. “That was my last State of the City address and this year (2003) will be my farewell, or some might say good riddance’." Serving as Hastings’ mayor since first being elected in 1995. Campbell has been involved with the city in one form or an­ other for more than 35 years He has been a fireman, on the Planning Commission, was a First Ward councilman for 14 consecutive years and was mayor pro tern before he succeeded Mary Lou Gray-Hart in the may­ or’s chair for two. four-year tenures. He also most recently was vice president of the Michigan Municipal League. Reflecting on his longtime local public service. Campbell told the council he’s seen a lot of progress, but he has a few sug­ gestions about how to give Hastings better government and make it an even better community (the system) it’s working." he said. However, he proposed that city election dates be changed to ensure better turnout. City elections now are held on the first Tuesday in November in odd years, as op­ posed to most other general elections being held in November on even years. The mayor said the first time he ran for his current job. about 1,500 people voted in Hastings, but that was because there was a ballot issue on creating a historic district. In Frank Campbell “I've seen us go from a mayor-council form of government to city manager, and it the 1996 election, the city had about 4.200 people in a presidential election. A year later the vote number for local elections was 187. In 1998. during a gubernatorial race, the number was back up in the 2.100 range, but it slumped again in 1999 with only city races, to 289. The number sky­ rocketed to 4,800 in a presidential election year, but again was down a year later in the city election, to just 145. This past Novem­ ber the number again was 2,100. boosted by a gubernatorial contest. "There’s kind of a trend there." Camp­ bell said. “You can get more people out to vote to protest an issue than you can to vote for or against a council member." Campbell reiterated his support for plans for a new library facility on East Mill Street at North Jefferson, which would require a portion of Mill to be closed, and the issue is still being handled by appeal in court. “Nobody yet has given me a good reason not to close Mill Street.” he said. Campbell also proposed splitting up the city into three wards instead of four, which with the mayor would make seven rather than nine scats and perhaps streamline city government. He also suggested the mayor be elected to a two-year term, to make him or her more accountable and on the ballot every time all other council members would face the electorate. The mayor also said he thinks the city should turn the airport over to the sole ad­ ministration of the county, saying city resi­ dents arc being taxed double, through the city and the county. “The city’s being dou­ ble dipped in that." he said. Moreover, "it (the airport) could be better run under one administration." Hastings and Barry County now share See MAYOR, continued page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 16. 2003 HEWS BRIEFS: AAUW to meet at noon Tuesday The American Association of Uni­ versity of Women will meet at noon Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Room 109 at the Fchsenfeld Center. Kellogg Commu­ nity College campus, west of Hastings on M-179. Local attorney Carol Jones Dwyer will give a presentation about courtsupervised visitation between parents and children. Those planning to attend arc en­ couraged to bring a sack lunch. Bever­ age will be furnished. Religious history classes planned A three-credit religious history class (History 106) will be offered for the first time at Kellogg Community Col­ lege's Fchsenfeld Center jst west of Hastings, starting on the morning of Wednesday. Jan. 22. The deadline to register is mid­ January. Students who take the class will be offered a comparative study of the his­ torical development, doctrine and practices of the major varieties of Christianity and of other great world religions. Pertinent social factors and recent events also will be explored. Steve Youngs, former principal at St. Rose School in Hastings, will teach the class. The religious history class at KCC qualifies for social science credit or humanities credit towards a bachelor's degree, he said. For more information about the class or registration, call the local KCC Center at 948-9500. ‘Afterglow’ series planned at HHS A series of musical activities will follow each of the Friday night home basketball games Jan. 31 and Feb. 7. Each of the featured performers in the scries will be distinctively differ­ ent. to offer something for all who at­ tend. Those planning the scries are hoping those who arc attending the basketball game will simply make the trip down the hall to attend the con­ certs after the game. There is no pub­ lished start time for the performances since this is dictated by the end of the game, but all performances will be concluded by no later than 11 p.m. The afterglow Jan. 31 will feature the Hastings High School Steel Drum Ensemble in the high school lecture hall. On Feb. 7. the Hastings High School Jazz Bands will unveil the fes­ tival set for 2003. The two big bands will perform classic jazz literature as a prelude to their return to many jazz festivals in late winter and early spring. All of the performances of the Af­ terglow Scries are free admission. Pheasants Forever banquet is Jan. 25 Barry County Pheasants Forever will have its sixth annual banquet Sat­ urday, Jan. 25, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. All proceeds from our banquet go toward improving wildlife habitat throughout Barry County. Doors are set to open at 5:15 p.m. for cocktails with dinner served by the Middle Villa Inn at 6:30 p.m. Large items donated for the auction include a fly-in Canadian fishing trip, a Canadian bear hunt, taxidermy serv­ ices, as well as jewelry, and many cus­ tom framed prints. Scott Prill, banquet chairman, said the items will include big game and small game tables, muzzle loading ta­ ble, ice fishing table, game callers ta­ ble and more. The highlight will be a unique gun. which is a Remington 870 shotgun personally autographed by Dale Eamhart Jr. Single tickets arc S45 each, spouse tickets are S25 apiece, the first youth’s ticket will be $25 and each additional youth is Si5. Ticket requests should be mailed it to Pheasants Forever. P.O. Box 211. Freeport. MI. by Jan. 20. Tickets can be picked up at Freeport Elevator from Jim Decker. For more information, call Scott or Susan Prill at 269-948-3917 or see Decker at Freeport Elevator. ‘Grief Recovery’ sessions slated Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a fivc-weck “Grief Recovery” se­ ries to any area adult who has experi­ enced the death of a loved one. The sessions will be held from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. on five consecutive Tues­ days. from Jan. 28 through Feb. 25. at the hospice office. 450 Meadow Run. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the op­ portunity to discuss feelings in an open and supportive environment. There will be no charge for the pro­ gram. Those who want to register or ob­ tain more information may call the Barry Community Hospice Bercavmcnt Department at 948-8452 or 1-800-254-5939. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Soci­ ety will meet at 7 p.m. tonight (Thurs­ day. Jan. 16) at the Commission on Aging Building. 120 North Michigan Ave., Hastings. The program will lie presented by Nellie and Ann Richards, who will share stories about their recent trip to Alaska in “On the Road to Alaska and the Yukon." The two made their trip this past fall in their motor home and took their time to take in the sights. Ann, a photographer, will share with members and guests the pictures she took along the way. Lock-up to help MDA fight disease Prominent area resid*" * will be locked up to "serve tin i good cause at the Hastings Cir.-.i.a 4 Thea­ ter Thursday, Jan. 16, in an effort to raise funds for the West Michigan chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This onc-day, event involves local community leaders spending an hour of their time "in jail" at the downtown theater facility, soliciting their friends and business associates for donations to raise their "bail money." AB funds raised through this event will stay in the West Michigan area to support MDA-funded programs such as summer camp lor children with Muscular Dystrophy, free clinics in West Michigan, and groundbreaking research ai the University of Michi­ gan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University. Those who know of anyone they would like to see ”lockcd-up" are asked to give "Parole Officer Jayne” a call at (616) 459-0520 and they will be promised to be put into the "Witness Protection Program." Any questions may be directed to Shannon Behr at (616) 459-4331. People who want to donate to the MDA may stop by Hastings 4 Theatre between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thurs­ day, Jan.16. Walk for Warmth slated for Feb. 22 This year’s Walk for Warmth in Hastings is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22. The annual fund-raiser, sponsored by the Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan, in­ cludes one- and three-mile outdoor .dlks in Albion at the First United Methodist Church Tennant Ha!!, in Battle Creek at the First L’r.ited Meth­ odist Church on Michigan Avenue, in Coldwater at Heritage Park, in Union City at the Community Building, in Hastings at the Free Methodist Church, in Sturgis at the Sturgis Church of Christ, and in Three Rivers at the Three Rivers Community Cen­ ter. The Walk for Warmth helps low-in­ come, elderly, and disabled residents stay warm during the winter. While the Walk is an agency wide CAA event, all funds raised in each commu­ nity arc used to help residents of that community. Pledge sheets will be available at area businesses and at the local CAA office this month. More than 600 walkers and support­ ing sponsors raised more than $68,000 through the Walk for Warmth. So far, this money has helped more than 800 individuals with heating related emer­ gencies. The help provided by CAA is not a perpetual handout, just a little help to make it through difficult times. For more information on the Walk for Warmth, please contact the local CAA office 450 Meadow Run Drive, Suite 400 Hastings. (269) 948-4260. RECALL, cont. from page I formal board approval, that he rented the Barry Expo Center for a special meeting without prior board approval and that he re­ fused to answer citizens' questions at the July 10. 2002. board meeting. Vilmont could not be reached for com­ ment on the election outcome at the town­ ship hall, at his home, at his business or on his cellular telephone Wednesday and did not return phone calls from the Banner. He had said in December, however, that it was very difficult to be the focus of the recall effort. “Some comments that have been leveled against us have been personal, they've been cutting and very hurtful." Vilmont said, “and that part is hard to deal with." He also noted, however, that "I’m stub­ born enough. I’m not going to let a few in­ dividuals shout me down. If the public wants to vote me out. that’s their right." “I’m deeply disappointed." said Town­ ship Treasurer Sandy Greenfield on Wednesday. ’I hope whoever comes in here, we can all work together and that it goes smoothly so we can lake care of busi­ ness as usual.” It will be the task of the committees of each political party to accept nominating petitions from citizens interested in running for the vacant supervisor’s chair. Each party must then nominate one person each to run in an upcoming special election for that purpose. According to Michigan Election Law. all nominations by the committee must be cer­ tified to the officer with whom the recall petitions were filed, in this case County Clerk Debbie Smith, within 15 days after the calling of the special election. How that process will work, however, is not clear to Englcrth. Smith was not avail­ able for comment Wednesday. Democratic Party Chairman Mel Goebel also could not be reached for comment. “We have a lot of scrambling to do.” said Englcrth. “This is the first time anybody’s had to deal with this. If anybody’s inter­ ested in being the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate, they need to contact the Republican or Democratic par­ ties.’ The Republican Committee has sched­ uled two tentative, public meetings on the issue. One is currently scheduled for Satur­ day, Jan. 25, at 3 p.m. while tfe? second meeting is tentatively set for Saturday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m. Both meetings are to be hel l at the Barry County Courts and Law Building. “it’s important that those Republicans in­ terested in running attend those meetings because we will want to sit and dissect the law,” said Englerth. “And, we will meet with the elected .officials from Rutland Township and thcYpublic is invited to at­ tend.” According to Township Clerk Robyn McKenna, her job will be to submit a pro­ posed date for a special election to fill the vacancy five days after the recall election is certified by the Barry County Board of Canvassers. The Board of Canvassers certified the election results Wednesday afternoon, ac­ cording to the Barry County Clerk’s Office. The election date proposed must fall within the 60 days that follow the date the county clerk submits a date to the county election scheduling committee. Neil Braendle, chairman of Vilmont’s support group, the Citizens for Civil and Responsible Government, declined to com­ ment on the election results Wednesday. “I don’t have any comment to make,” he said. Vilmont supporter John Fchsenfeld also was unavailable for comment. “We, the Rutland Recall Committee are naturally very happy with the results of the election," said spokesman Rod Ritsema. “We want to thank the citizens of the town­ ship, for studying the facts and voting when it counted. I understand there was a 30 per­ cent voter turnout, which is great for a spe­ cial election. We have been told we made history because only one percent of recall elections are successful. It has been a lot of work, we have spent the last eight months working on this recall effort, we were al­ ways fairly confident of success because we had proof of all our facts.” Ritsema said his group will remain intact until their $1,184.73 in debt is paid. The group also would support current Trustee Joe Lyons for supervisor. Lyons said last week he does not want the job. “We have nv plans to start a recall any other board members,” said Ritsema, add­ ing that no one on his committee, including chairman John Anderson, secretary Melissa Hasty nor vice chairman Jay Gordenski plan to seek office. “We’re just working people who saw something that was wrong, it needed to be addressed and we put in the time and effort to do what was necessary." Ritsema said all county elected officials and residents can learn a lesson from the Rutland Township recall. “The lesson for any township and any board member is they need to be honest and above board with all their actions, and follow the rules," said Ritsema. adding “I’m sure we will continue to be interested and go to the meetings. We will still be watching and hopefully all the citizens of the township and ail the citizens of the county will be waiching all their govern­ ments because people need to stay involved to make sure things are run properly and to make sure your government is following your wishes." Ritsema said he has heard rumor that for­ mer Hastings City Councilman Don Rutland Township voter Donald Thompson prepares to cast his ballot at the special recall election Tuesday which ousted supervisor Roger Vilmont (Banner photo) Spencer, now a Rutland Township resi­ dent. will seek the Republican nomination to replace Vilmont. When contacted Wednesday. Spencer said he did not want to comment on the is­ sue. “I’ve heard that rumor, loo.” said Spencer. “I don't know if I want to com­ ment. 1 would have to be nominated by the Republican party." And. former Rutland Township Trustee Marlin Walters said he will seek the Re­ publican party nomination for supervisor, though he ran in 2000 as a Democrat losing to Vilmont 943 votes to 769. “I’ve had a lot of people ask me about it." said Wallers. “I’ve always been a Re­ publican and if they choose me. I’ll accept the nomination." Walters said he ran as a Democrat for trustee in the past because former Supervi­ sor Democrat Bob Edwards said the entire slate of candidates was Democrats. “He said it would be easier if I’d run as a Democrat." Walters said, "and 1 agreed. I had no opposition." Walters said he has not attended a town­ ship meeting since he lost his bid for super­ visor two years ago. “But I’ve kept up with the things going on there.” he said. Edwards, who held the supervisor’s post for 17 years prior to Vilmont. said he has also been asked to complete Vilmont’s term, which expires in 2004. “That’s not for me to decide." he said. "Let’s leave it Io the committee to discuss. I’m honored that people have asked me to consider coming back and complete the term with my experience. I haven't given an answer one way or the other.” Vilmont was part of a slate of Republi­ can candidates backed by the Rutland Committee for Responsible Government in the 2(KM) election. That committee, which consisted of Braendle. Greenfield, now Trustee Dorothy Flint. County Surveyor Brian Reynolds and Ken Smith, circulated a flyer to rally voter support titled: “New Direction for the 21st Century." “Basic good government is open com­ munication." the 2000 flyer staled, “respect for all citizens, and long-range planning. This all starts with effective and independ­ ent township board members. This is the heart of our democracy.” Former candidate Sandra Freese said she was willing Io give Vilmont a chance in of­ fice. but felt his handling of the computer purchase contradicted what the committee ^aid the township needed: "Open and com­ plete accounting for all township expendi­ tures.” “Whether it's Roger Vilmont or anyone else. I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt." she said. “My feeling is, you can be made by your own actions and you can de­ stroy yourself by your own actions. The board went along with him because they trusted him. The important thing here is, we need to try to elect someone who is in­ terested in following policy and procedure and keep it simple —just follow the rules." For the next two months, the Rutland Charter Township Board meetings will be opened by the township clerk and chaired by a person chosen by the board. Meetings arc held the second Wednesday of each month at the township hall, 2461 Heath Road. Holly Steiner to handle Veterans’ Affairs office by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For the past 11 months Holly Steiner has volunteered to help in the Barry County Veterans Office, based in Hastings. This week, she has been named coordinator of the service that assists military veterans and their legal dependents with a variety of needs. Steiner, who resides on Bowens Mill Road. Middleville, succeeds Joyce Wcinbrccht who retired Dec. 31 as veterans co­ ordinator after serving in that position for more than seven years. Weinbrcchl cited health reasons in her resignation. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners appointed Steiner to the part-time coordinator’s position, retroactive to Jan. 1. She was recommended by Michigan Veter­ ans Trust Fund members Frank Wcinbrccht, Terrence Vickers and Robert Shaf­ fer. They interviewed a total of five candi­ dates. Steiner said she has been helping Weinbrecht since last February “because she hasn’t felt well so I could come in when she didn’t feel good.” “I’m glad they hired her." Weinurecht said of Steiner, calling the board's decision a wise one. “I think they’ll be happy with her. She’s very, very competent and kind...very compassionate.. She’s veteranoriented..." Weinbrcchl. during a Wednesday tele­ phone interview, said she will remain a vol­ unteer consultant for an interim period of time to help in the transition. The two knew each other through their membership in the Barry County Historical Society. Steiner is president of the Society. “When 1 came in (to the Veterans Office) and started helping her (Weinbrcchl) and realized what she did. I became very inter­ ested." Steiner said of her new job. “There's a real need for somebody Io he here in this office and help these men and women and their spouses.” The office helps with needs ranging from food to utilities and lost discharge papers. "We refer them Io service officers from the VFW. American Legion and the Purple Heart to help them fill out papers if they need to get a pension if. say. they have lost hearing from (military) service. We gel them started al the Veterans Hospitals to get their eligibility cards so they can use those services that the government pro­ vides. like medications. If they need to have an operation and don’t have insur­ ance. they can go there. We’re seeing that more and more where companies arc not offering insurance. They arc coming here.” Steiner said. Holly Steiner is the new coordinator of the Barry County Veterans Office. “I’ve noticed quite an increase since about September. It seems Io be more and more arc coming in here for help. It might be just a simple matter of helping them find their discharge papers. They’ve lost them over the years...” Statistics regarding the people served through the Veterans Office last year have not been compiled yet. In 2001, military service veterans and their dependents in the county received about $59,729 of local and state funds for financial emergency assis­ tance and burial expenses through the local office. Overall, in 2001, there were 1,053 contacts with veterans or their families. Some of those contacts were repeal clients. Part of the coordinator's job is counsel­ ing about losses, especially grief counsel­ ing, Weinbrcchl has said. Every matter is confidential. "One of my goals is to try to find more places that I can get benefits for these peo­ ple." Steiner said. For example, she has ob­ tained free paper products from American Greetings to give to the veterans who come in. I’d like to find more places that I can get free materials that I can give out to veterans in need. I have some who arc really needy." Having veterans in her own family has given her compassion for the things veter­ ans have gone through, she said. "My husband is a veteran, my father was a veteran and my aunt and my uncle arc veterans.” Steiner drove a school bus in the Thor- See VETERANS, page IS �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 16. 2003 - Page 3 Symphony won’t come to Hastings Council adopts local ordinance on CCW The board of directors for the Thornap­ ple Arts Council has decided not to sponsor a symphony performance this spring. Board Chairwoman Lisa Fehscnfeld said this will give the Arts Council time to look at scheduling a symphony performance when more people will be able to attend. Last year the Kalamazoo Symphony per­ formed in Hastings and in previous years there were annual performances here by the Grand Rapids Symphony. This past summer the TAC sponsored with the Cedar Creek Institute the Fontana Summer Festival. Past symphony performances have at­ tracted small audiences to Central Audito­ rium even with children (through high school) having free admission when ac­ companied by a paying adult. The Arts Council Board members say they hope new director Colech Downey can work with local schools and businesses to promote a symphony performance in the future that will attract a larger audience. Thornapple Trail Association will meet Jan. 23 The Thomapple Trail Association will at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Whispering Waters on Irving Road. Snowmobile users are reminded that the trail is not open for any motorized use, in­ cluding snowmobiles. Violaters will be re­ ported to authorities. Information about the Paul Henry Trail and the Thornapple Trail Association is now available on line at thornappletrail.com or at thomapplctrail.org. Information on the website in '*ides a map, information about the history, a mem­ bership application and trail activities. There will also be links to other bicycling trails and organizations in Michigan. TTA president Michael Gormley says, “We think this will help area residents and visitors learn about the trail. We arc con­ tinuing to work on improvements and cy­ clists should see the Caledonia section of the trail paved during 2003.” The website also may help the TTA do fund-raising to pave the portion of the trail from McCann Road to Irving Road. “Anyone interested in learning more about the trail or joining the association can attend our next meeting on Jan. 23 at Whis­ pering Waters Campground,” Gormley says. Thomapple Arts Council President Lisa Fehsenfeld (left) looks forward to work­ ing with the new managing director of the local arts organization. Coleen Downey. Coleen Downey named director of Arts Council by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Coleen Downey of Kentwood has been named the new managing director for the Thomapple Arts Council. She is already working with Lisa Fehsenfeld on the schedule of upcoming events. Downey has a music degree from Oak­ land University and trained with the Michi­ gan Opera Theatre, Lake George Opera Festival and the Spoleto Festival. She was a professor of music at the Oak Park Conser­ vatory of Music in Illinois and toured for three years with the Prince Street Plavcrs in New York City----------». » She is a voice teacher with the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and has extensive business experience. She has been the owner of Divine Models & Talent for the past five years. She is married to Robert Frazier and they are the parents of a 12-year-old son, Jona­ than. “I look forward to the opportunity to grow the arts in this area. I am interested in working with youths and adults,” Downey says. “It is very exciting to be in the fore­ front of programming. The arts are a main­ stay in my life and I hope to help discover how the arts can be important in their lives.” Arts Council Board President Lisa Fehsenfeld says, “We look forward to the expertise and experience that Coleen will bring to the TAC." Former Director Rose Heaton resigned in November and took a job with J-Ad Graph­ ics as a sales representative. Local artists Barbara Clare and Laura Valentine served as interim directors until Downey was hired...........................................»...... ....... ........ In other news winter hours for the TAC Gallery and Shop at 117 State Street in Hastings, are Monday from 5 to 7 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information about classes being given this winter and other information is avail­ able by calling the Arts Council at 945­ 2002. First Brownfield Authority Board appointed by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Five Barry County residents have been named to the first County Brownfield Re­ development Authority Board, and there may be two more added at a later date, said County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie, who has the responsibility to make the ap­ pointments. Named to the Brownfield Board Tuesday were Frank Dunham, Nashville village president and member of the County Eco­ nomic Alliance, one year term; George Cullers, Baltimore Township supervisor and Ecoora ic Alliance member, three year term; Don Boysen, Thomapple Township supervisor and member of the M-37 Corri­ dor Committee, two year term; County Commissioner Jim French, who heads the M-37 Corridor Committee, two year term; and Commissioner Wayne Adams, one year term. The appointments are retroactive to Jan. 1. “I have two more people in mind for the positions. One of them has told me he needs time to get back to me to make cer­ tain he can do it. I don’t really want to ap­ point one without the other because that would be a six member board, and I prefer to keep it an odd number,” MacKenzie said. That board can have from five to nine members, according to state law, on stag­ gered terms. “I have no direction to give you,” he told French. “This is something brand new that you’re going to have to give us direction Lake O candidates’ forum set for Jan. 25 Lake Odessa voters will have a chance to meet the seven candidates running for the three village trustee seats in a special forum from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, al Cun­ ningham Acres. The use of Cunningham Acres was do­ nated to provide a neutral site for the meet­ ing. It is on M-50 west of Lake Odessa. This is not a debate. Each candidate has been invited to sit at a table and talk with constituents. They can hand out flyers or information sheets if they choose. Incumbents running for re-election are Ross Thomas and Mel McCloud. McCloud was chosen by the council last spring to fill the scat vacated by Ken Cote, who re­ signed. The other five candidates arc Mike Brighton, Rose Emory. Rob Fisk, Charles Jacquays and Chris Taylor. Because there are more than two candi­ dates for tach of the three seats, there will be a primary Feb. 17. The general election will be March 10. Lake Odessa Village Council Trustee Bill Rogers had registered to run as an in­ cumbent but he subsequently withdrew his name. Rogers cited personal reasons and said he felt there were several good candidates on the ballot. His announcement was not made in time for his name to be removed from the Feb. 17 primary ballot. Consequently, his name will be one of the eight candidates’ names on the primary ballot for the three expiring two-year scats on the Lake Odessa Village Council. Forum organizers said they want Lake Odessa voters to be able to make informed decisions about the candidates. Pick up your copy of The Hastings BANNER at local stores throughout Barry County. Or... SUBSCRIBE by calling 616-945-9554 on.” He suggested that Administrator Mi­ chael Brown would help set up an initial meeting of the new Authority Board to elect officers, setup a meeting schedule and start work on developing bylaws. A Brownfield Authority will pave the way for designation and treatment of envi­ ronmentally distressed areas to promote re­ vitalization in the county. The Authority also is expected to be instrumental with as­ sistance in expansion, redevelopment and/or reuse of county land. The idea to form the Brownfield Rede­ velopment Authority came from the County Economic Development Alliance, which proposed it to the County Board. The Authority will be under the supervision and control ot the newly appointed Authority board. by David T. Young Editor A local ordinance prohibiting possession or concealment of weapons in certain city owned buildings was adopted unanimously by the Hastings City Council Mondaynight. The new law would make it illegal for anyone except duly authorized personnel, to carry or conceal lethal weapons inside certain places except for specified limited conditions. Councilman Barry Wood said he wanted to make it clear the ordinance does not ap­ ply to all buildings or places in the dty, just city-owned buildings. Police Chief Jerry Sarver also noted that the ordinance does not apply to public parks because the courts have ruled that Dublicly-owned open spaces are not the same as publicly-owned structures. This prompted Councilman David lasperse to ask, “So you can go to the park (carrying a gun), but you can’t go to the bathroom?” There wasn't a solid answer, but it was agreed that a citizen in that case should leave the weapon inside his or her vehicle a nearby parking lot. City Manager Jeff Mansfield, in his twice monthly memo to council members, reported that the ordinance was “developed at the request of a number of members of our staff who feel threatened and uncom­ fortable when dealing with individuals car­ rying weapons about sensitive emotional is­ sues.” The move comes a little more than a year and half after Michigan laws on carrying a concealed weapon have been relaxed. The council Monday night also had the first reading of a proposed ordin nee that would allow parks and playgrounds in of­ fice, commercial and industrial zoning dis­ tricts. The City Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed ordinance and rec­ ommended it. Council will either adopt or reject it at the Monday, Jan. 27, meeting. In other business, the City Council: • Approved a two-stage pay increase for Mansfield for the year 2003. He will re­ ceive a 3 percent boost fot the first six months, bringing his annual salary from $70,600 to $72,730. On July 1, he will get an additional 3 percent increase, bringing his pay to $74,910. Mayor Frank Campbell, in a communi­ cation to the council, said a survey was done on salaries of dty managers from 20 municipalities generally the same size as Hastings. The average salary was just under $76,000, so Mansfield’s raises would bring him more in line with others. dents certainly contributed to that winning tradition. Our region is almost as large as Detroit, and the competition is very hard. Our students did an outstanding job." Nine Workplace Skills Assessment re­ gional competitive events are conducted in January throughout Michigan and involve more than 4,000 high school students en­ rolled in business education classes. The Hastings students, along with winners from the other regions, are eligible to enter state competition at the Business Professionals of America State Conference in Detroit March 7-9. Winners at the state conference arc eligible to represent Michigan in na­ tional competition in Dallas in April. Business Professionals of America is the Office of Career and Technical Education sponsored career-technical student organi­ zation for students enrolled in business pro­ gram* Activities include occupational de­ velopment in the areas of administrative services, information technology, account­ ing and finance and management. Leader­ ship, teamwork, organizational and com­ munication skills also are tested in the Workplace Assessment Skills Program. This is the 17th year that the Hastings Barbara Schondelmayer that there was a 25 percent increase in items checked out in December from the same month in 2001. She also said there has been a 49 percent increase in inter-library loans for items to be used by local residents. • Was asked by Councilman Donald Tubbs to send the City Council's schedule of meetings to Don Nevins, the new First District Commissioner on the Barry County Board of Commissioners, representing the city. Nevins, who was just elected last fall, was absent from Monday night's session. Tubbs noted that previous Commissioner Tom Wilkinson took the time to attend nearly all the council meetings and report on County Board business in the two years he served. Budget woes top concern at first Legislative Coffee by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Karla Garcia, standing in for State Rep. Gary Newell, told Monday morning’s Leg­ islative Coffee audience that Newell ex­ pects there to be continued work on the budget. She said that as a member of the House Appropriations Committee he knows “the budget is not in the best health.” Newell also sent thanks to all those who saw his father faint at the swearing in cere­ mony. His dad is doing fine now. State Senator Patricia Birkholz stressed that Michigan “does not have a budget defi­ cit for the rest of 2003." The budget was balanced by action of outgoing Gov. John Engler and the State Legislature in Novem­ ber and December. Her comments came a day before it was learned that a deficit of several hundred BUS. STUDENTS, cont. from page 1 demonstrate workplace skills learned through their business education courses. Local BPA chapter advisor Mary Daw­ son said, "We are very proud of our stu­ dents. Our chapter has a history of perform­ ing well at our regional. This year our stu­ • Agreed to another one-year contract with City Attorney Stephanie Fckkes, which includes a 3 percent increase to $12,360 annually and a $5 increase per .tour (to $120) for matters not covered un­ der retainer. • Scheduled a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, on a request from Viatec to establish a Plant Rehabilitation District at 1230 W. State St. Such a district is the first step in the process of applying foi a tax abatement. Even if the district is approved, the applicant subsequently must submit a proposal defining the tax abate­ ment request. • Announced that plans to extend sewer from the dty to the Wal-Mart district in Rutland Township arc likely to be ap­ proved by the Michigan Department or En­ vironmental Quality in the next two months and construction could begin as early as this spring. Hastings Director of Public Services Di­ rector Tim Girrbach, in his review of the plans, has reported he has no problems and comments have been sent to the designer and Rutland Township officials. According to a memo from Mansfield, the proposed sewer will extend westerly along the city-owned railroad corridor to the existing service lead from Wal-Mart, with a secondary main extending south to M-37. The service will eliminate the need for the existing lift station and serve prop­ erties located within negotiated sewer serv­ ice district along M-37. • Scheduled a workshop for 6 p.m. Mon­ day, Jan. 27, to set goals and objectives for the coming budget year 2003-04. • Approved a renewal of the rental agree­ ment between the city and Pamela Ronchetti for the house at 1013 W. Green St., in the Fish Hatchery Park area. She will continue to pay $550 a month. • Learned from Library Administrator chapter has competed. The business teach­ ers who help the students prepare for com­ petitions are Dawson, Nancy Cottrell, Tracy George and Patrick Purgiel. MAYOR, Cont. from page 1 the costs of operating the airport and have a mutual Airport Board. Finally, Campbell resurrected his sug­ gestion that the dty establish a mini-park at the comer of Broadway and State Street, at the site of the old abandoned gas station. He also said he’d like to see the Old Sol­ dier's Civil War monument moved to that site so it could stand out more, and when people pass through Hastings they under­ stand it’s a town that supports its veterans. The mayor first proposed such a memo­ rial and mini-park in July 2001, but nothing has been done about it since. Campbell concluded his remarks by not­ ing that people interested in filing for City Council seats must do so by mid-May and the general election will be in November. He noted that two seats now are held by ap­ pointees and both face election if they choose to run. “The most essential quality for leader­ ship is credibility,” he said. “You have to build trust." million dollars does exist for this year, and the schools might be the victims of the state budget paring knife as a result. Birkholz said she does anticipate painful cuts to be made to keep the state from sink­ ing into a deficit in 2004. She expects that cuts will be specific and will be fair. The goal will be to protect essential services. She also discussed the problems with the unemployment system. She said, “Changes are already taking place to provide more time to work out the problems with the new system.” Birkholz will serve as president pro tern of the Michigan Senate, the first woman in state history to be in that position. She is also the chair of the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee. She touched on the current confirmation hearings the senate is holding on Gov. Jen­ nifer Granhoim’s appointments. “We ha­ ven’t done this for about 10 years (while Engler was governor), but it will help us fo­ cus." Rick Treur, speaking for Vera Ehlers, whose district now covers all of Barry County, noted that the 108th session of Congress has begun. There is funding to help monitor the cleanup of the Great Lakes, including re­ search and development, as well as in­ creased funding for the National Science Foundation. Treur also brought up Ehlers* opposition to the proposed casino tn the braoiey-Uun Lake area. He has asked secretary of the interior Gayle Norton to see what can be done to limit the casino. Birkholz, who has led the opposition to the casino in the State Legislature, said ex­ isting casinos have not produced “wind­ falls" for their local communities. Support for the casino was one of the two straw votes taken. Little support was given. The second straw vote was about the war in Iraq. Most were opposed to war, but many would support United States troops if the decision was made to send the troops into combat. Moderator Monica Rappaport said, “the Feb. 10 Legislative Coffee should be very interesting since everyone will have been back to work.” Legislative Coffees arc sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and begin at 8 a.m. at the County Seat Res­ taurant in Hastings. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 16. 2003 Beware of Homeland Security’s fine print ...from Our Readers Bush damages U.S. more than “Axis” To the editor: "What makes Iraq with no nukes more immediately dangerous than North Korea with some?" I’d hoped to stir some debate with the question a month or so ago. but now we know the answer. It’s "nothing." North Korea’s run by a far less pre­ dictable psychotic than is true of Iraq. His (almost) laughable posturing seems to demonstrate delusions of grandeur and invincibility - but with a poisonous bite. His unsubtle foreign and military policies indicate (growing) willingness and ability to make a major mistake. I’d bet Bush is distracted and surprised. Ms. Rice, as well Spooks and military, too. Iraq’s maniac is breathing a sigh of relief as the far east-end of the terror u iangle takes a bit of the heat off in the desert. For a month the ’93 pop tune “What’s going’ on" has been teasing my mind at odd moments. What is going on? The Bush bunch talks as though they think words will drive the rat back into his hole. The rat has nukes. If he doesn’t get food and cash into his starving country soon, the people there (already eating rats) might turn on him. They almost certainly will if someone were to neutralize his military and police (and nuclear) power. Police forces and NKA receive first and best food, perks of-all kinds, and live far better than average people in the north. Police power (and constant near-starvation diet) keeps the people down. But starving masses are notoriously unpredictable and sometimes choose to "take someone" with them. Probably wouldn't take much help to set them off. as most know life in the south is much better. What the N. Korean govern­ ment has caused on the peninsula in terms of human misery, heartache, heartbreak, general suffering, and human life is, fur practical purposes, incalculable. Bullies and aggressors love the indeci­ sive, and those who fail to follow-up. They land a pin-prick here, a jab there, now and then a slash. Our leaders start after the attackers, but let most escape into Iran and Pakistan. Rather than disturb those pillars of representative government, they shift target to Iraq’s autocrat and her oil. What’s going on with Iran, where thousands of Al Quaeda are harbored? Now. North Korea's threat will cause some push and pull in the White House the puli of stable energy supplies (and, coincidentally, downfall of the Evil One); vs. knowledge a certifiable psychotic has nukes with capable delivery systems (you don’t have to shoot bulls-eye with a nuke). Russians and China really don’t like this turn of events, but are likely to rote us do the act, while “supporting" need for action. Then, if things go wrong, maybe even if they don’t, they’ll join the general wailing. Waiting until he has six or eight or ten, mounted on medium range Scuds.... Gone rdammerung! Goliath is surrounded by Davids armed with germs, poisons, and the energy of the sun in a rocket sling. “How long can be stay awake," they ask themselves, confidently. Meanwhile, our government asks only for business as usual, waging semi-war (guns and butter, as in Vietnam) and asking no sacrifice, while avoiding widespread fear, dismay, hurt feelings at home or around the world. Duh-h-h-h! The people who paid for your campaign ha»e already caused wide­ spread dismay, fear, and hurt feelings (to say nothing of massive unemployment and tumbling stock markets), here, with a cold­ blooded criminal attack, looting our eco­ nomic guts and glue - banks and accoun­ tants in league with muggers in business suits. If it infects public confidence in the war on “terror" and the “axis of evil,” President Bush could follow his father out in one term. We have 37,000 American troops in Korea. They face an army of a million along a mountainous, ever shaky, often bloody border. Troops of our South Korean allies are not a caliber to inspire great con­ fidence. Americans hate unpleasant surprises, and have recently had a big one. They’d been led to believe it wouldn’t be allowed to hap­ pen again after Pearl Harbor. They spent countless billions on intelligence agencies and defense for 60 years and pretty much achieved the desired end. Growing knowl­ edge of what forces in society brought this on, and of what motivates the Bush agenda is going to raise questions - sooner or later, for now, he’s causing more damage to our environment and civil rights than to the axis of evil. Larry Hamp, Hastings Let’s put Christ back in Christmas Dear editor: I’m writing in regards to our Christmas season. Over the years, my husband and I havnoticed signs, bulletins and Christmas sales in news flyers. Christmas tree sales. Christinas cards from friends and relatives, radio, and television telling us all of the “Xmas" sales or cheer sent your way at this wonderful time of year. We often wonder how many of these writers ever stop to think of their writings? take a moment to spell "Christmas" and to think about the word in general. He is the reason for the season. When one sometimes is in a hurry he or she may shorten his word “Christmas" io “X-mas" instead, never thinking about it in general. When one spells Christmas, Christ the real reason for the season which starts the word is included, put an X in His place becoming xmas one can take away Christ, very easily becoming a Christ-less holiday. If certainly shortens the time and writings and makes it much simpler for those whom wish to exclude Him. I know most people do not realize this and just wanted to bring it to light. My prayers are that all have a wonderful New Year and may the Lord Jesus Christ be with us and our great nation at this time of distress and joblessness and may each of us be filled with love for each other in their time of need. May we all pull together and have the faith that every thing is in Christ’s control and he alone can sustain us through everything and anything if we only trust and believe in Him. Marylon Boulter, Delton Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question: To the editor: "A government big enough to give you everything you want, is a government big enough to take away everything you have." — Ronald Reagan The U.S. Senate passed the Homeland Security bill Nov. 19. creating one of the most sweeping reorganizations of the fed­ eral government ever. Republicans hailed it as a victory in the war against terrorism. My fellow Republicans should not be fooled by such rhetoric. This new depart­ ment is a big-government advocate’s dream come true. I question why conservatives support a bill that goes against the very fab­ ric of the philosophy of strict limits on gov­ ernment intrusion of our personal lives. Worse, most of the more threatening provi­ sions of the bill will do almost nothing to protect Americans from the threat of terror­ ism. Unfortunately, the new department is now to become reality and all Americans must know of its threats to liberty and be prepared to fight implementation of provi­ sions that circumvent the U.S. Constitution and liberties that millions have died to pro­ tect. The new Homeland Security Department begi.is with 170,000 employees by combin­ ing 22 existing departments under the con­ trol of one manager and virtually eliminat­ ing all workers' rights. The department will have the right to hire, fire, promote and de­ mote at will without due process or over­ sight. Managers will be able to pay em­ ployees according to their whims and not be subject to federal labor laws. Even the private sector has limits on the treatment of their employees whether they are unionized or not. As a result of provisions in the previ­ ously passed "Patriot Act," this one cabinet secretary will have the power to send fed­ eral law enforcement into private homes without a search warrant. Records and ma­ terials may be taken from private homes, computer records searched, phones tapped and e-mails monitored without the knowl­ edge of the citizen. The act gives the secretary virtually un­ limited powers to deciare an emergency and order smallpox treatment that could in­ clude forced immunizations and quaran­ tines. And what constitutes an emergency, according to the law. is whatever the secre­ tary deems it to be. Homeland Security Cabinet Secretary candidate Tom Ridge has advocated the elimination of the Posse Comitatas Act that has kept the U.S. military and civilian po­ lice forces operating separately. If Ridge gets his way, soldiers will be used in police investigations and to patrol American streets. Such power in the hands of federal bu­ reaucrats, no matter the stated good inten­ tions. is a threat to every American and alien to every intention of our founding documents to secure American liberty. "A society that will trade a little liberty for a little order will lose both, and deserve neither." — Thomas Jefferson Brad Harper, Dowling Barry County must end ‘slavery’ To the editor: Assume for the sake of liberty and acad­ emic consideration, that you are driving a vehicle which stopped by police for a burned-cut headlight, noisy exhaust system or a dirt; license plate. The officer calls in the stop and discovers there is a warrant for your arrest, because you were issued a repair-and-report ticket for a previous vio­ lation, which you had repaired, but not reported. You are booked and jailed on the warrant, and because it is a Friday evening, you arc held pending arraignment on Monday when a judge is available. At the assignment, you are asked if you wish to receive “credit for time served.” A criminal law attorney, or a jail-expcrienccd professional criminal knows that “credit for time served" means that you waive your right* as provided by the Thirteenth Amendment to the US. Constitution, which says. “Neither slavery nor involun­ tary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United Stales, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." Assume, for academic consideration, that you are the molbeist. Would you know you are consenting to involuntary servitude and slavery, and can be sold? The Barry County jail will send you a bill HHS Pride Club sparks school spirit To the editor: Way to go, Saxon Pride! I just want to say "cheers" to the students and teacher Mr. Engle, who helped to ener­ gize the hometown crowd at last Friday night's basketball game. Andrew, Cody, Scott. Dan. Jake. Scott, B.J. and Caleb really brought the crowd to life. It helped to fire up the team and made it truly exciting and fun to be at the game. This game was so much more exciting than the games on Dec, 20 and Jan. 7. It is great to see students putting their time and energy into such positive activities and supporting each other in such a great way! I look forward to seeing them and other students at future Saxon events. This was part of the new ly formed Pride Club, whose purpose is to promote student pride from all areas, not just those involved in athletics. Go Saxon Pride! Stephanie Howell, Hastings for the cost of your pre-conviction confine­ ment. If the bill is not paid, it will be sold to a collection agency, which will send solici­ tation letters, full of lies, threats and intim­ idation, for years, until and unless the bill is paid. Costs for pre-conviction confinement are prohibited by the "whereof the party shall have been duly convicted" clause of the 13th Amendment. The argument cannot be made that the confinement was voluntary; the argument is made that the prisoner agreed that pre-conviction confinement be made part of the post-conviction sentence. This argument is used to justify the bill, its sale to a collection agency, and the lies, threats and intimidation. I submit the opinion, for the sake of lib­ erty and academic consideration, that this is slavery, Barry County style. Other observers of this local phenomenon tell me the current sheriff is an immigrant from then-apartheid South Africa, but I do not accept that as a reasonable explanation. Even if the allegation of immigration is true. 1 cannot assume that the current sher­ iff was older or wiser at the time of immi­ gration than the 8-ycar-old Trent Lott when Mississippi voted for Strom Thurmond in 1948. One would think, however, that con­ sidering the fate of former majority leader Senator Lott for his thoughtless and incon­ siderate remarks relative to Mississippi’s vote for a segregationist, it is lime to abol­ ish slavery by deception of motorists in Barry County. The Thirteenth Amendment has been in effect since Dec. 6 of 1865. After 137 years, in the year 2003, Barry County should renounce slavery by deception of motorists and join the freedom-loving civi­ lized world. Frederick Schantz. Hastings Big taxpayers deserve tax breaks To the editor: As sure as the New Year arrived, so did the democratic demagoguery on the presi­ dent’s economic proposal. They arc attempting to gear up the Amer­ ican people to engage in class warfare. I have to wonder if these people skipped Economics 101 when they went to school. The “centerpiece" of the Democrats’ pro­ posal to “stimulate” our economy is to ex­ tend unemployment benefits. I’m sorry, but I have yet to meet one unemployed person who created jobs for others. I’m not being cruel, just realistic. The president’s plan also has help for the unemployed, but the concentration is on tax breaks for the people who pay taxes (what a concept!) and big and small business, the ones who actually create jobs. As far as dividends arc concerned, presi­ dent Bush wants to stop the double taxation on them. Only the government could find a way to tax you twice on the same thing! This would benefit not only business, but senior citizens as well. Thai’s what scares the Democrats. Their convoluted ways of “helping" the economy are bogus and aimed at keeping people en­ trenched in the notion that only Washington can spend our money wisely. We are not to be trusted with more of our own money, be­ cause then we might come to the conclu­ sion that we don’t need Tom Daschle or Nancy Pelosi to create more programs and Bring back the draft? A bill may be introduced in Congress soon to reinstitute the military draft. How would you feel about that? bureaucracy. Don’t you wonder why the Democrats love the graduated tax system when it comes to taking our money, but loathe it when it comes to giving it back? The real­ ity is. when the top 10% of wage earners pay 64% of the tax burden, it is only com­ mon sense they would receive a higher tax cut. It is called Economics 101, and more people should become familiar with it Maureen Dudley Dowling Taxes are like an extorting scheme To the editor: First of all. I’m glad former Gov. John Engler is gone. Boy, what a liar! He sure shafted the people of the Stale of Michigan in more than one way. By passing the collecting of summer school taxes start­ ing in July besides in December, twice a year. This is going to create extra burden for retired people, farmers and everyone who lives on a budget, not to mention the people at our township offices. I guess now the school is like the Mafia, extorting or robbing the people without a gun. They sure don’t always use their money wisely. Let’s write our slate representative and tell him this stinks to the highest heavens. Eldcn Shellenbarger. Hastings THE HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 p-jUMtbr Hastings Banner, Inc. A division ot J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacob* Frederic Jacobs Preside™ Vco Prevdent Steven Jacobs Secrotary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. \bung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Robert Florez. Middleville: Lacey Patterson, Hastings: Dan Linderman, Hastings: Elizabeth Fay, Hastings: Theresa Brown, Hastings: Cindi Yarbrough Hastings "I don't think this would apply to me yet. But I think it is important that people be encour­ aged to volunteer to serve their country, not be forced to." “No, I don’t think Congress should restart the draft.” “Yes, as a veteran and from a family were the men have all served in the armed forces, I think there are many benefits to the draft. I think it would give young people the opportunity to learn and to grow." “I think the draft would be a good idea. 1 think it would help kids learn to be adults.” “You know-, I think it depends on the situation. I hope we don’t have to do this.” “I’m glad my son is only 14.1 think that Con­ gress should be careful about re-introducing the draft." Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday Bam to 5 30 p m . Saturdays B 30 am til Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rate*: $25 per year in Barry County S27 per year in adjernng counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address change* Io: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 18. 2003 - Page 5 How about a dream of having 1,081 for lunch? Govt, should serve us, not solicitors To the editor: A few months ago there appeared in 'The Reminder" an article about telemariieling calls, including an address to write and ask to have your name removed from telemar­ keting lists. I wro<e and asked to have our names re­ moved, but now I question whether that was a legitimate address, or business to write. Since then, in the last two to three months, we have been bombarded with "unavailable" calls, or calls saying “you have won a trip and need to call very soon to make arrangements." There are many other things they ask. or tell you: Charities that need your help, politicians that have recorded messages playing. These calls start very early in the morn­ ing and go on all through the evening. For an example, one day last week we received at least ten “unavailable" calls, and two of­ fering senices. They started as early as 8:30 am. and the last one was received al 9 p.m. We even have had calls on Sundays. I understand that there has been a new law passed to eliminate these calls, but as far as I can sec. more needs to be done with this bill. Charities should not be exempted, nor politicians. If I want to support a polit­ ical party. I know how to contact them. If I want to give to a charily, I know how to do H. and if I want to buy something, I will go to the business where I feel they can help me. That is my freedom, so I don’t appreci­ ate the intrusion into my home with tele­ marketing calls. I know how to hang the phone up on these calls, but I know there are many older senior citizens out there who take the lime to listen, and are gullible enough to believe what they hear, and in turn are taken ad­ vantage of. Our government needs to get busy and put an end to these annoying calls. We voted them into office to serve the citizens, not the telemarketing business. They need to protect the citizens from these predators. Ruby Bolton. Hastings Courthouse manger scene 'offensive’ To the editor: I was passing through Hastings during the recent holidays and was shocked and offended to find a manger scene on the property of your county courthouse. It should not take an outsider to the com­ munity to protest this lack of separation betwc:n church and stale. For such a display to remain or. at worst, to have become a holiday tradition, sends a frightening mes­ sage to all non-Christians: When you walk through the doors of the Barry County Panther pride shines through To the editor. I would like to say how proud 1 was to be a Delton parent last week, when the sev­ enth and eighth grade boys' basketball team played at Pcnnfield. I overheard an adult from the Pennfield team say how a.mazed she was at the good sportsmanship she was seeing Delton. Our parents would clap when the other side would score and be very concerned when someone got hurt. Our boys behaved very well. Also, I would like to comment on the ex­ cellent job Denise Osborne has done with the cheerleaders! They’re a very talented and well behaved group of young ladies. With all the things you hear about bad sports parents and misbehaving kids, it was nice to hear something good and 1 wanted everyone else to know. Once again the good people from Delton have shone through! Chris Swank, Delton Courthouse, you are judged by the rules of the Bible before the rules of the state. Your over-zealous Christian community should be the first to respect the sanctity of the courthouse grounds. It is a rare govern­ ment that allows a religion to operate with­ out taxation or persecution. It was the im­ partiality of the judicial system that brought the religions of the world together in this country in relative peace. To have placed such a blatantly religious display on the property of what is supposed to be an impartial entity, trumpets a Christ­ ian victory over impartial government and now, Christian or not, we live by Christian rules. At a time when the spin doctors in Wash­ ington are trying to convince the world that Afghanistan and Iraq are not about an Islamic/Christian holy war, I see the display in Hastings and wonder. Joseph Andorfer, New York, N.Y. To the editor. 1,081 for lunch! I'm a proud member of Vision 20/20, a growing county action group. In this week’s edition of the Reminder, there was a two-page invitation to join us. Please read it carefully, then call. But right now, please read on. I have a dream that in the not too distant future 1,081 of us will have lunch to cele­ brate the projects we've accomplished and discuss what lies ahead. Why 1,081 of us? In April of 2002 I was involved in a con­ ference similar to Vision 20/20 held at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute (May 2002). I recorded the discussion of health care pro­ fessionals and clients in the Benton Harbcr/St. Joseph area. This is an area known for its decline and racial tensions. The stories of need were gripping and so was the result of the conference. I am con­ fident the service to residents will improve just from this one event. The health conference participants in Berrien County left with a vision of a united community, even to the point of sug­ gesting a single name for the two cities. The galvanizing event had participants say­ ing that the St. Joseph River no longer di­ vided the area into two cities, it was, “one city with a river running through it.” This experience further convinced me of the benefits of hosting a conference in Barry County. While a band of enthusiastic citizens raised funds and hosted a single Barry County conference, my Berrien County ex­ perience was one of eight conferences held during a threc-week period and funded by Whirlpool, which had come to believe that in order for it to survive and retain good people, it had to reside in a vibrant commu­ nity. This past fall, I drove back to see if those eight conferences had begt n to make a dif­ ference. The owner of the coffee shop I vis­ ited was intimately involved in the project and proudly announced that she had just been to a luncheon with 1,080 people in at­ tendance. They were developing “critical mass” to get things done. There is no less of a need for “critical mass” in Barry County. Some of us are fi­ nally coming to the realization that “it takes a whole village to educate a child” and a leader is someone who helps the people say “we did it ourselves” (Lao-tzu). What can a few leaders do that 56,000 residents can't do more decisively? More of us have to come to the realization that we’ve got to "show up," we’ve got to commit to make a difference. I actually believe we need to grieve — grieve that the days of letting someone else do it are over. Once we grieve that we can no longer lei someone else take care of us, we can move on. Once To the -ditor: This is a response to the letter by Justine McLean in the Jan. 2 Banner. I believe that it is necessary and appro­ priate for citizens to engage in discussion of the motives and consequences of the United States engaging in war. And I cele­ brate Ms. McLean's right to speak her mind as she sees fit. I strongly object, however, to the anti­ Semitism she espouses in her letter. She refers to statements which she heard in an interview on ABC TV’s "Nightline" with Tariq Aziz. Iraq's Foreign Minister. These statements include references to "rich Jews in the United States," deter­ mined >o replace Saddam Hussein with a Jewish leader or who will choose a leader for Iraq to take charge of the Iraqi oil fields and "that rich American Jews make certain a war against Iraq is continuously men­ tioned." She later holds up Aziz favorably and re­ fers to him as a good, patient, decent, hon­ est advisor. Mr. Aziz's statements are ridiculous, paranoid, anti-Semitic drivel. And Ms. McLean should be ashamed of herself for believing and heralding such sentiments. One may discuss many reasonable criti­ cisms of the Bush Administration's interest in initiating a war against Iraq at this time or on American policies, vis-a-vis Israel and Palestine. But it is a vicious insinuation that credits major decisions of the Ameri­ can government on "rich Jews" interested in war and profit. Dr. Kenneth M. Komheiscr Plainwell part is that actions are fr cused. If we talk to each other well enough, we will spread our agreements around until they surround every one of us. Going in the same direc­ tion causes alignment and alignment is an amazingly powerful force — ask Olympic or national championship teams. Maybe we should start thinking about ourselves as one very big team of 56,000. There are so many benefits to volunteer­ ing that I hardly know where to begin. I also feel somewhat constrained because I think many residents know already. How­ ever, I will point out a couple. The benefit that comes to mind is learning. One result of authentic learning is joy. I can claim shear joy from having learned about how to get things done in the county, met interest­ ing people and discovered resources that I never knew existed. Volunteering can be the ultimate classroom without walls. A second benefit is that there's real satisfac­ tion in demolishing the myth of being a victim, frustrated over an invisible “they," while developing the realization that we are co-creators. We are the government, we arc the neighborhood, we arc the school sys­ tem, we are Barry County. Membership in Vision 20/20 is not Uto­ pia. I share the struggles with others at our meetings and the effort needed to pull off projects. Confidence and attendance fluctuate at one meeting and then at the next meeting we're flying high. Looking broadly, I am immensely optimistic because of the oppor­ tunities that I see and I'm very proud of the work being done. I’ve come to learn a truth that when people sit down and share their deepest dreams, something very good comes of it. If we are reasonable people, we really know that a few cannot do the work for 56,000. If we have volunteered in the past, we know the benefits of being part of something larger. It's time to combine those two ideas and pick up the phone. Armed with optimism and perseverance, it wont be long and well be having lunch! Jack Bender. Hastings SYNOPSIS ORANGEVWXE TOWNSHIP Janua^ 7, MD9 atrJo pm Al board members present Atoo approx. 20 dflzana and gueata Dept reports received. Correspondence read. ouogei amenoea. Fix imct*a nyrowd tor Iwp. M«. Wltor imcw training ctoMM iwmrd BB, raid md i«xwrad. Dwtom Hrapir, Ctork Aril aid toby Undi Btoctonora. St*Mntoor “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” People who could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Mike Bremer. ★WintTa^ “People in Middleville know I believe in supporting our local com­ Maki Sane Sarim ★ Maaey * munity. That goes for business, organizations and my own health care. No “long distance" healthcare for me...I want to be cared for by local people I know, who really care. NOW HIRING Don’t use anti­ Semitism to oppose war we get involved — maybe to our surprise — we can begin to enjoy the benefits of volunteering. Fortunately, one of the most uplifting traits of Barry County is the level of re­ sponsibility and caring of its citizens. But our era is a new one, requiring the effort of many more than have been active in the past. Are we doing OK, or is ‘here really a need to get involved? Vision 20/20 has eight action groups and through attending the meetings of these groups, 1 can attest that there is much to do. And the story of the frog comes to mind. A frog is placed in a pan of water and that pan is set on a stove. The heat is applied slowly and the frog eventually becomes a tasty meal, having never tried to escape. Why doesn't the frog try to jump out? The heat is applied so gradually that the frog never notices the change taking place. While many of us remark about change and the pace of life, we are also part frog. As an example, too many of us think our natural environment will last forever, no matter what we do. We are asleep to this impending loss. To be a frog is to invite tragedy. I've liked the name Vision 20/20 because 20/20 vision implies clarity and 2020 was the year we asked conference participants to use while imagining the future. (What do you want Barry County to look like in the year 2020?) I'm told that visioning groups put off others, the visions can be too ex­ treme to stomach or many would rather act than dream. 1 have a response to those so challenged. First, visioning should be an every day, on­ going task. It’s not pie in the sky. The most successful leaders and companies have used “anticipation” to guide them. (What's coming down the road? What will we do if X happens?) When the Aha! moment comes, giving notice that action is required, those who have done visioning will be less apt to stand in place dumbfounded. They've thought about what to do and are ready. Second, and this is a big point, vision is a field. Maybe we could say that it's the wa­ ter in the aquarium that surrounds the fish or the air around us. Our visions and values should surround us and encourage us to act daily toward what we want, so Vision 20/20 is really about acting today. The best So when I needed endoscopic care, the choice was easy: Pennock Health Services. Doctor Woodliff and the entire Pennock team of Owner Operators employees treated me like a person...not just a patient. We’re so Solos 83# Teams 83# lucky to have such great care so close to home. I can't imagine why We are looking for experienced teams to run priority dispatch. anyone would even consider going anywhere else!” COVENANT TRANSPORT for personal, professional and progressive care. To learn more or Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner 1-M8-MORE PAY (i-8B«-ee7-372e) find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. It’s Our Pledge. HASTIHG^^ OownNwci HkHnM on Stu 8l i-aoe-sae-raea____ eea enow JUSJB*U»tt9a"le±lS‘£2. KM&AR00 JACK Mike Bremer, Middleville, MI Pennock Partner, David Woodliff, M.D., Family Practitioner M0N7MET 1/17-1/73 1220.2 35. 5 00. 7 10. 9 20 FRVSAT LS 11:15 TwiiEm amt {pg-13) 12:10, 2.25. 4 40. 7:00, 9 10 FRI/SATLS 11:10 O JWT MMB (PG-13) 1200. Z15.420. 7 30,930 FRVSATLS11M CXTOIMEFVWCJUi (PG-13) (SAT/SUN 11.00) 1 45.4 30. 720.1005________________ ! ^20^0 Pennock HEALTH ^^SERVICES -tolessionil, Pro8fejsiv( Partners in pe,i°Oi 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM (1-18) �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 16. 2003 summer picnics and loved to laugh with and play little jokes with the grandchildren and children. Beatrice had a good life and was always helping others. She is survived by a son. Richard (Nancy) Adgate of Middleville; daughter. Sharon Simkins of Wayland; seven grand­ children; 15 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson; one sister. Myrtle Flake of Grand Rapids; two brothers. Albert Crapsey of Henderson, Nevada. George Crapsey of Middleville, several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Saturday, Jan. 11. 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment Robbins Cemetery, Yankee Springs Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Beatrice Adgate MIDDLEVILLE - Beatrice Adgate, age 81, of Middleville, passed away Wednes­ day, Jan. 8. 2003 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Adgate was bom on Oct. 28, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Mich., the daughter of Charles and Agnes (Frary) Crapsey. She was raised in Grand Rapids, MI and attend­ ed South High School. She was married to Roy H. Adgate on Dec. I, 1939 in Grand Rapids, Ml then moved to Middleville where they retired. They spent the last 20 years in Florida each winter. Beatrice enjoyed going to flea markets, visiting neighbors and picking oranges, tan­ gerines and grapefruit from their trees they planted together. She enjoyed reading, crocheting anu teaching her grandchildren how to bake and garden. She loved to gather with family during Obit u. Alics Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASA5TVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:0 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 630 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jeffcnon. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 430 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 30 a m and 11 00 a.m.. Confession Saturday 330­ 4:15 pm. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Wonnip Senice 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights - Praise Ser­ vices 730 pro. For more informa­ tion call the church office. HOPE UNTIED METHODIST CHU RCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Webs?- www. HASTINGS hopeum.com Office hours: Wednesday &. Thursday 9 am. to 12 ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. noon. Sunday Morning: *30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 aro. Morning Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 930 am. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 pro. Wednes­ day activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rain­ bows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 pro. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child through 7 or first grade). Kids Cub care provided). or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-I9); Aduh Bible Study No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11 00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN “THE BIBLE CHURCH BIBLF. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE? 600 Powell Rd. (One mile east of Hastings at corner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conserv­ ative Grace Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-1330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 am.; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 1045 SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHIRCH 2415 McCann Rd Suadav - *15 am Morning Prayer. Il« am Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6.-00 pan. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Synod). Church (Canada Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. and W Center St ) Church Office F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship • 8 a m and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available al 10 am. Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith ful Men. Ladies GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 Meeting at Maple Valley am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting M the CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am. Miming Wonhip Sen ice; 6:00 p.m. evering Service; Wednesday: 7: 00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 aro; Sun­ day Morning Wonhtp 11 aro.; Sun­ day Evening Sen ice 6 p.m.; Thundjy Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more dettds. Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mich 49073 Sun Praiic A Worship 1030 am.. 6 00 pro.; Wed 630 p m Jesus Club for boys & giris ages 4-12. Pasion David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Some­ one Special." For information call I616-731-5194 or 1 -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 9.30; Church Service 1030 am. 49058 ( 269) 945-2938 Minister: tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) David Roper. Serving the Needs of HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 1000 am.; Worship 11:00 am.. 6: 00 p m Wednesday: Bible Class 7: 00 pm. Classes for all ages. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastoi Ken Vaught. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHIRCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A (616)945-9392 Sunday Wonhtp IC mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday al *30 am a m -11 am ; P.O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 This information on worship sen ices is provided fy The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME d Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FD.I C THE HASTINGS BANNER and RESUNDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prrscnptwos" 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan A met format offers Life Enrich- Classes for adrUs and our “Kid » Time*' is a great time of cel­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E Stale Rd. (Across from Tom's Martel). We look forward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Nonh Street. Hastings. 239 E Phone 269-945-9414 Michael An­ ion. Pasler. Thun.. Jan. 16 - 330 pm. dapper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; 7:00 p.m. Crossways; 7:00 p.m. Adah Choir. Saturday. Jim. 18 16:00 aro. Catechism 2; 8:0u p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Jan 19-8:45 aro Sunday School. 10.00 aro. Worship (Annual Meeting); 1230 pro. Little Angels. Hying Doves. God's Children; 6:00 pro. Middle School Youth Group. Tues­ day. Jan. 21 - 7 00 p.m. Inquirers. Wordwatchers; 1000 am. Healthy Families; 7:00 pro. Worship. 49058. (269-945-9574). Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education, Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Mcmtt. Office Manager. Sunday, Dec. 29 - . 8:15 aro. - Sunday school. 930 am. - UVE! Under du Dome (Contemporary service). Ju­ nior Church. Sunday school. 1030 am. - Refreshments. 11:00 am. Traditional Service. Sunday school. 530 pro. • Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6:00 p.m. - Dis­ ciple Bible Study II. Nursery is pro­ vided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. Wednesday nights - 6:00 pro. UVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7:00 pro. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8:00 pro. Chancel Choir rehearsal Thursday nights - 7.-00 p.m. prayer meeting in the Lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 ( 269) 945-5463 Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Jared Daugherty. Director of Music Min­ istries. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Thursday. Jan. 16 • 830-10 am. Women's Bible Study; 7:00 p.m. Choir. Fri­ day. Jan. 17 - 1:00 p.m. Annual Re­ BARRY COUNTY C HIRCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml CEDAR CREEK BIBLF. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ *\huol at *45 am ; Wonhtp 11 00 am.; Evening Senior at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. Sunday School Our New Sunday Schr HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml ways welcome. (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector Mr between the worship service and Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 930 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pan.. Evening Service; 7:00 6: 00 pro.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages al­ Anglican Communion.'" 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway School for all ages al 930 am. and w onhip sen ice at 10 30 am. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available Wednesuay, Jan. 22 - 10.00 a.m. p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 630 pan.. A’vana, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boh wood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121 Sunday FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study CHURCH " Member Church rfthe World- Wide FATTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Wonhip Services: 830 and 11:00 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. HASTINGS UBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 77DCookRd- Hastings. MicLgan port Collation - Dining Room: 5:00 p.m. S.H. and M.H. leave for Snowfest. Saturday. Jan. 18 - 1:00 p.m. Memorial Service. Sunday. Jan. 19 - 8:30 aro. Chancel Choir. 9.00 aro. Traditional Worship Communion; 9:20 a m Children's Worship. 10:00 aro. Coffee Hour in Hall; 10:10 aro. Church School for all ages. 11:20 a m Contempo­ rary Worship - Communion; 11:50 a m. Ch-ldren's Worship. The 9 00 Sen ice is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220 The 11:20 Sen ice is broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out the week Nursery is provided during both senices. Children's Worship is available during both senices. Late Afternoon • Snowfest participants return. Monday. Jan. 20 • *15-1030 am Staff meets for prayer and planning; 730 pro. Trustees meeting Tuesday Jan 21 930-11:30 am. Presbytery Staff Senice Meeting. 12:00 p.m En­ dowment Meeting ■ Lounge; 6:30 p.m. Noah Advisory • Dining Room Wednesday Jan 22 • 6:15 aro. Men's Bible Study; 6-8 pro. Communion Instruction (with din­ ner); 7:00 pro Praise Team Viola A. Wood CUMMING, GA - An avid fisherman, Lyle Bosworth passed away at the age of 86 on Jan. 4 in Cumming. GA, where he had recently moved to be closer to his children. Formerly from Vermontville. Lyle and his wife, Esther (Wonser) lived on an 80 acre farm on Dow Road for almost 20 years. Esther died at the age of 87 on Jan. 30, 2000 in Lake Wales, FL. The couple had been married for 59 years. Bom in 1916 in Vermontville. Lyle was the son of Ole and Jessie (Bale) Bosworth. As a young man, he farmed for a few years before he began working at Motor Wheel Corp, in Lansing. He retired in 1976 as a set-up and experimental tool and die welder after working there for 41 years. Bom in 1912 in Mulliken, Esther was the daughter of Ernest and Susie Wonser. She graduated from high school in Mulliken, and went on to study at the University of Michigan before meeting Lyle in 1939. The Bosworths married in 1941. A homemaker, Esther helped manage their family farm, sewed expertly, tutored students, and taught organ lessons. She received awards in sewing and writing competitions. Lyle and Esther were devoted outdoor sports enthusiasts who loved nature. They fished, hunted pheasants and deer, water­ skied, and camped in Michigan and across the US. / Their children, nieces, and nephews remember their generous spirit's, warm hos­ pitality, wonderful sense of humor, love of learning, and sense of adventure. Lyle is preceded in death by his brother, Louis, and sister, Illa Meyers, Esther’s six brothers and .ristera have also passed away. They are Ruth who recently died, Lee, Roy, Cash. Floyd, and Esther’s twin sister. Mary. Surviving the Bosworths arc their three children. Janet Dower of Burke, VA, Jack of Dawsonville, GA, and Joseph with his wife, Ann. of Dawsonville, GA; their grandson's, Greg and Marc Bosworth, both of Atlanta, GA. Matthew Dower of Burke, VA, and US. Marine LClp. Kevin Dower of King's Bay, GA. plus many nieces and nephews. A memorial service for the Bosworths will be held in the spring in Michigan with inurnment at Welch Cemetery in Sunfield. For those wishing, contributions may be made to The Natun Conservancy by send­ ing a brief note staling: 1) the gift is in memoriam to Lyle and Esther Bosworth (Account #10520353), and 2) is designed for the Michigan projects. The contribution with the note may be sent to Renee Marcoux. Development Coordinator. The Nature Conservancy, 101 E. Grand River. Lansing. MI 48906. You may contact The Nature Conservancy at 517-316-2271 (phone) or 517-316-9886 (fax). Margaret E. Petrie NORTH MANCHESTER. IN - Margire. E. Petrie, age 74. of North Manchester. IN, passed tway Jan. 9, 2003 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Margaret Petrie was bom March 7,1928 in Barry County. Mich, to Ora E. Fry and Mary E. (Boocher). Margaret was a homemaker. She was married to Maynard L. Petrie on March 3.1946. He died Jan. 29.1983. She is survived by her sons, John and Mary Ann Petrie of Owen, WI. David and Lois Petrie of Marshfield, WI and Carl and Candie Petrie, of North Manchester. IN; daughter. Mrs. Fred (Mary) Hoover, Macy. IN; sister. Carmen Stambaugh of North Manchester. IN; 14 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. She was preceded by her parents; her husband. Maynard L. Petrie; and one daughter. Kathryn Petrie in i960. Funeral services were held on Sunday. Jan. 12. 2003 at the Old German Baptist Church. North Manchester. IN. Burial at Old German Baptist Cemetery. North Manchester. IN. Memorials may be made to Leukemia Society of America. 2000 N. Wells St.. Building 5. Ft. Wayne. IN. Arrangements were made by DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary. No. Manchester Chapel. FORMERLY OF HASTINGS Viola A. Wood, age 92, formerly of Hastings, died Sunday, December 29, 2002 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Charlotte. MI. Mrs. Wood was bom July 27. 1910 in Nelson Township. Kent County, Michigan, the daughter of Augustus Harrison and Sara Ann (Dowley) Wickham and had been a Charlotte resident for 3 years. She was a retired employee of the Action Rod Co. in Hastings, Michigan. Survivng her arc five children, Donald E. (Joan) Welch of Sand Lake, MI.. Lawrence (Helen) Wood od Pavo, GA., Alice May (Mauri) Hammond of Zephyrhills. FL., Robert A. (Mary) Wood of Nashville, MI. and James (Carol) Wood of Potterville. MI; 19 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister, Violet Schultz of Hastings. Memorial service were held at the Calvary Baptise Church in Charlotte on January 2, 2003. Pastor Mark Booth officiated. Interment was at Whitney villc Cemetery in Cascade Township. Kent Qo^ MI. Arrangements were made by BurkheadGrecn Funeral Home in Charlotte, MI. : Michael Myers KENTWOOD - Michael Myers, age 28 of Kentwood, died Tuesday, Jan. 7.2003 as the result of an automobile accident. He was bom Oct. 3, 1974 in Travetse City. Mich., the son of Jack and Betty (Lee) Myers. He graduated from East Kentwood High School in 1992. Mike worked for his father in construc­ tion. Pella Windows in Grand Rapids. Berger Chevrolet, Independent Mortgage Company in Grand Rapids, and for the past six months at BP. Mortgage Incorporated in Grand Rapids. He enjoyed playing basketball, bow hunting and old cars. He was preceded in death by his grand­ parents. Arion and Edna Mae Myers, Leland and Lucille Lee. Surviving is a son, Jordan A. Myers of Rockford; parents. Jack and Betty Myers of Hastings; brothers. Al (Kathy) Myers of Kentwood, Jerry Myers of Brighton, Rick (Emilee) Myers of Grand Rapids; sister. Beth (Mark) Meachum of Thompsonville, special friend. Megan Mezei of Kentwood; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday. Jan. 11. 2003 at 2:30 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials can be made to the Jordan A. Myers Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Additional Obituaries on pages 8 and 14 HASTINGS - Norris E. Bacon, age 81,of Hastings passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7. 2003 at his residence. Mr. Bacon was bom Aug. 22, 1921 in Worchestcr. MA the son of Ernest and Mae (Ruhlman) Bacon. He was reared in New England, attending Suffield Academy in CT. where he was actively involved in sports, especially waler sports. After high school graduation he went on to attend General Moton Institute in Hint with Snyder Chevrolet of Napol­ eon. Ohio as his sponsor. His schooling was interrupted while he worked in conjunction with the Allison and Lockheed Corporation in Indianapolis assembling V-I6 engines used in P38 aircraft. He was transferred to Belfast. Ireland servicing the P38s. Mr. Bacon then served in the U5. Navy during World War 11. returning after his military service to GMI to complete his studies. He married L. Maxine Anderson on Jan. 30.1947 who preceded him in death on Jan. 21,1997. His family moved to Hastings in 1954 from Leicester. MA and he became employed by Hastings Manufacturing Company in the oil filter division as design engineer until his retirement in 1985. He and his wife, Maxine, had also been the owners of Wash King Laundromat in Hastings since 1968. Mr. Bacon was involved in many activi­ ties. He accepted the Masonry in 1947 at Spencer Lodge AF&M in Spencer. MA. He was given the Scottish Rites at the Saladin Temple in Grand Rapids. Locally, Mr. Bacon was a member of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church, serving as past dea­ con and elder, member of Ringo-Swingo Square Dance Club, member of the Lion's Club for many years, serving as club presi­ dent 1965-1966; 25 year member of Hastings Kiwanis Club; 44 year member of the Society of Automotive Engineers. He is survived by son, William E. Bacon; daughter. Karen S. (Jerry) Cook; grandchil­ dren, Susanne and William Cook; brother, E. Miles (Shirley) Bacon; nephew, Robert M. (Mary) Bacon and longtime good friend. Betty Thomas. Funeral services were held Saturday. Jan. 11. 2003 at the Wren Funeral Home. The Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First Presbyterian Church or Saladin Shrine Foundation for Crippled Children in Grand Rapids. The family was served by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Donald R Branch CHARLOTTE - Donald R. Branch, age 84. of Charlotte, MI, died Sunday, January 12, 2003. Mr. Branch was bom August 25. 1918, in Royal Oak, MI, the son of Archie and Matilda (Gouine) Branch. He was a Cartographic Draftsman for the Stale of Michigan Department of Natural Resources, retiring after 39 years in 1984. He fostered sportsmanship as a little league coach years ago and was a two time Champion bowler for State Highway Bowling League. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth (Thompson) Branch; sons. Douglas (Dianne) Branch of Holt, David Branch of Dimondale, Thomas Branch of Lansing; daughter, Janice (Kevin) DeFrates of Ionia; son, Philip Branch of Charlotte; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brothers, Charles (Jean) Branch of Zephyrhills, Florida atv< Robert Branch. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Reverend Darrell Hodge officiated. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Further information available at www.prjvlijpcral.CQm Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. �Free tax assistance available Four generations gather Great Grams Barbara Kimpel, Grandma Judy Ramsey, mother. Angela Secber, son, Griffin Secber. Free tax help will be available starting later this month and in February in Hast­ ings, Middleville, Nashville and Caledonia for low and moderate income people. The service is being provided by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service for middle and low in­ come taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Volunteers are trained to complete basic income tax forms and your tax questions. Since its start in 1968, AARP Tax-Aide has helped more than 30 million 'axpayers and is a confiden­ tial service supported by people in this area The program will start during the last week in January and continue for as long as requests for help warrant. The dates, times and places are as fol­ lows: • In Hastings at Hidden Valley Estates on Tuesdays, starting Feb. 4. from 8:30 a.m. to The 2003 AARP Tax Volunteers this year are (from left, front) Audrey Burdick. Jim Veldman (back)Lamar Erb. Jack Walker and John Panfil. noon. No appointment is necessary. • In Hastings at the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging on Thursdays, starting Jan. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Also on Fridays, starting Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary. • In Nashville at the Castleton Township Hall on Wednesdays, Feb. 5,12,19,26 and March 5 from noon to 4 p.m. Appointments should be made by calling the Nashville Village Office at (517) 852-9544. • In Middleville at the Middleville Vil­ lage Offices Tuesdays, starting February 4th, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 795­ 3385 for an appointment. • In Caledonia at the Community Educa­ tion Building on Mondays, starting Feb. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. Appointments are pre­ YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. Ardith Knop Nancy Brown Community Music School open house is Saturday Spragues to celebrate golden anniversary Ken and Evelyn Sprague were married on January 24,1953 in Hastings. Michigan. They have three children. Kathy (Gordon) Howes. James (Jenny) Sprague, and Ken Jr., all of Hastings, and four grandchildren. They will celebrate with a trip to Padre Island. Texas, and later a time al their con­ dominium in Mexico. Elsie Rogers Meyers will be 95 Jan. 23rd Elsie Rogers Meyers, will be 95 years old on Jan. 23.2003. She and her husband. Leon Meyers, had farms in Baltimore. Woodland and Irving Townships. Elsie was bom near Woodland in 1908, the daughter of Grace Helmer Rogers and John Rogers. Elsie attended Barry County Normal and Western State Teachers College. She then taught school in many Barry County coun­ try schools, including Quailtrap. Mayo and Coats Grove. She retired in 1970 as a first grade teacher at St. Rose in Hastings. Elsie lives in a cottage next door to her daughter and son-in-law. Iris and Kendall Guy (formerly of Nashville). She would enjoy receiving cards from former neighbors and students at 4386 SE State Road 21. Keystone Heights. FL 32656. Don’t Delay... MAKE YOUR AREA CODES CHANCE TODAY! Time to RE-PRINT Your: Business CARDS & STATIONERY J-Ad GRAPHICS PRINT PLUS M-43 Highway • 945-9554 The public is invited to explore new mu­ sical opportunities in Hastings at the grand opening and open house of the Community Music School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Satur­ day. Jan. 18, at First United Methodist Church, 209 Green St. Instructors will be on hand to discuss learning opportunities, which include pri­ vate lessons for children and adults in most band and orchestra instruments, guitar, voice and piano; and Kindennusik classes for ages newbcm to 5 years. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 10 a.m. and informal performances by faculty and students are scheduled for 11 a.m. to noon. Registrar Ardith Knop will be available to sign up new students. The Community Music School accepts all applicants, re­ gardless of age or skill level, with financial aid available to qualifying families. For information, call Knop at 948-9441. Current enrollment already includes nearly 40 students who will begin private lessons the week of Jan. 20, and another 40 who will begin Kindermusik classes the week of Jan. 28. V 'dermusik classes, wh«d> feature de- /hawdAp /licenses I I Larry James Hale. Wayland and Kari Lynn Aubil. Middleville. James Dale Kinney. Hastings and Mary Lou Kelly. Hastings. Jeffrey Patrick Shamcss. Niceville. Fla.. and Jennifer JoLcne Laansma. Wayland. Joshua Merl Kenney. Hickory Comers and Heather Marie Shoe. Hickory Comers. James Alan Riordan. Hastings and Erin Elisc Merritt. Hastings. Joshua Victor Leo Trumble. Hastings and Kristi Delanc Decker. Southfield. Dennis Richard Bourdo II. Delton and Jana Kay Campbell. Lockport. III. Rcb**rt Duane Furgeson. Freeport and Pamela Jane Voss. Freeport. Michael Dale Beck. Hastings and Caro­ line Rose Shoebndge. Hastings. Michael William Marble. Hastings and Tina Marie DeCotcau. Hastings. Franklin Leonard Ricketts. Hastings and Brenda Jean Naylor. Hastings. Dan Downing. Nashville and Mi Ra Ban. LA. CA. Troy Jay Taylor. Delton and Patti Marie Harville. Delton. Derek Allen VanDenburg. Hastings and Sarah Marie Mater. Hastings. David Scott Silvis. Allendale and Karen Elaine Weise. Hastings. lightful, play-based music and movement, will be taught by Cindy Kaczmarczyk, founder of the program at the Music Gar­ den Studio in Hastings and a graduate of Western Michigan University in flute per­ formance. The private lessons faculty in­ cludes Kaczmarczyk (flute), Mark Adams (trumpet). Jack Bender (brass and begin­ ning woodwinds), Timothy Clark (voice), Thomas Freridge (folk guitar), Beth Lepak (violin) and piano instructors Jamar CobbDennard. Jane Parker and Melissa Risk. Additional instructors are being inter­ viewed and auditioned. The Community Music School is di­ rected by Nancy Brown, who heads a simi­ lar program in Battle Creek that was founded in 1996 and now has more than 250 students. The schools are programs of the Music Center of South Central Michi­ gan, which also encompasses the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra, Boychoir, Girls’ Chorus, Community Chorus, Pops Ensemble, Ars Voce, and IMPACT (Innercity Music-Proving Arts Can Teach). The Hastings Community Music School is funded in part by a grant from the Barry Community Foundation. The Music Center of South Central Michigan is a member agency of the United Arts Council of Cal­ houn County, funded in part by National Endowment for the Arts and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. ...depends on experience and equipment. Let us Quote Your Work! J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the condfoons of a mortgage made by Bruce Hunter and Renee Hunter, husband and wife as joint tenants (original mortgagors) to Long Beach Mortgage Company. Mortgagee. dated May 17, 1999, and recorded on June 1, 1999 in Ubar Document No. 1030411 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank, a National Banking Association, as Trustee tor the Ace Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust 1999-LB2. Assignee by an assignment dated April 23,2002, which was recorded on December 4, 2002. in Uber Document No 1092966. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the aum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN ANO 46/100 dol­ lars ($122.214 46). indudtog interest at 10.490% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1XX) p.m., on January 30. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDD'.EVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and ve described as: Lot 5. and the South 1/2 of Lot 4. Solomon Addition Village of MiddieviMe, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 61. The redemption period Shan be 6 month(s) from the data of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 26. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (246) 593-1313 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, M' 48025 Ate *200132631 Team F (1-16) ferred and may be made by calling 891­ 8117. In addition to the current year's blank forms, taxpayers should bring a copy of year 2001 returns, as well as information about year 2002 taxable income and deduc­ tions. This would include all W-2 forms showing salary and wages, unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 forms for Social Security benefits, 1099 forms showing pensions, interest and dividends. If eligible for any Michigan tax credits, tax­ payers also should bring information about year 2002 property taxes or rent, heating costs and prescriptions and drugs. John A. Panfil of Hastings is local coor­ dinator for the AARP Tax-Aide program. in the conditions d a mortgage made by: Donald R. Moore and Shaly O. Moore, husband and wife to Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 27, 1996, and recorded on December 4, 1996. in Uber 679, on page 990, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION, by mesne assignment dated August 1,2000, and recorded on September 1, 2000, in Document No. 1048926, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY ONE AND 04/100 DOLLARS ($38,791.04), including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foredosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on February 13.2003. Said premises are situated In Township of Carlton, Barry County. Michigan, and are oesenoeo as. A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 17. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17. THENCE NORTH DOWN THE CD ITER OF MESSER ROAD 1122 FEET. THENCE WEST 388 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 1122 FEET. THENCE EAST 388 FEET DOWN CENTER OF CARLTON CENTER ROAD TO BEGINNING; EXCEPT A PARCEL DEEDED TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BY DEED RECORDED IN LIBER 249 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 196. RP. *08040-017-475-100-00 The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such sale untoss determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 27 2002 GMAC MORTGAGEE CORPORATION PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HWs. Michigan 48334 (2/6/03) �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 16. 2003 City elected officials to receive same pay Salaries for city elected officials will be •‘he same this year, after a routine vote of the Hastings City Council Monday night. Mayor Frank Campbell will receive $7,800 for his last year of office, as he will retire at the end of this year (sec related story). Mayor Pro Tern Robert May will get $2,500. in his position, he presides over meetings when the mayor is absent. All council members, will continue to be paid $2,300 per year. They include Joseph Bleam and Barry Wood in the First Ward, May and Dorothy Hawkins in the Second Ward, Michelle Klemen and David McIn­ tyre in the Third Ward and David Jasperse and Donald Tubbs in the Fourth Ward. Members of the Board of Review will continue to receive $115 per meeting. The council, in its annual organizational meeting Monday night, approved a large number of appointments to boards and councils. They included: • David Jasperse, Jeff Mansfield and Frank Campbell to one-ycar terms and Randoulph Teegardin and James Wiswell to three-year terms on the City Planning Commission. • Jim Brown and Karen Heath to fouryear terms and Frank Campbell to a oneycar term on the Downtown Development Authority. • Tom Wilkinson to a one-ycar term on the Citizens Advisory Council to the DDA. • Frank Campbell to a onc-year term on the Local Development Finance Authority & Brownfield Authority. • Dr. Scott Brasseur, Herm Bottcher and Brian Shumway to three-year terms and al­ ternates Roxanne Bouchard to two years and Bill Cusack to three years as alternates. • Michael Barber, Mark Cinco and Greg Crawford to one-year terms; Mary McDonough, Jacob Noorman and Nathan Wilkins to two-year terms and Mike Ba­ gley, John Bui key and Tom Freridge to three-year terms on the Cable Access Com­ mittee. • David McIntyre to a one-year term as library liaison and to a two-year term on the City-County Airport Board. • Frank Campbell and Dave McIntyre to one-year terms on the Nature Area Board. • The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ By Elaine Garlock Monday is the monthly date for the vil­ lage workers to pick up accumulated brush from streetside. “Wonderful Wednesday” is again under way at Central United Methodist Church after school each of six weeks, with the first session held last Wednesday. The hours are from 3:15 to 4:20 p.m. Children of the com­ munity are invited for a snack, singing, games and story time. The Sebewa Center United Methodist Church is holding a baked potato meal Sat­ urday, Jan. 18. There will be ample potatoes for everyone and a variety of toppings. The hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. The Lake Odessa De pot/Museum will be open Saturday, Jan. 25. The memory tree is still in place. Why not come and find yours on the decorated tree? There are well over a hundred colorful balls inscribed with names in memory. There are a few pickle and rel­ ishjars left for sale, along with the crockery piece, which went on sale during Christmas Round the Town, a reorder of the crockery which sold in about two hours back in July. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will have a host and the genealogy society will have a representative to assist anyone wanting to make copies of library material or to initiate a search. The hours arc from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The local historical society met last week at Lake Manor. The financial report from Christmas Round the Town was given. It partment to a one-ycar term as official health officer. • Robert May to a one-ycar term as legis­ lative coordinator. • Jerry Sarver as deputy city manager, police chief and emergency management coordinator. • Roger Caris as fire chief, fire marshal and ADA coordinator. • Everil Manshum as city clerk, treas­ urer. finance director and Freedom of Infor­ mation Act coordinator. • Jackie Timmerman as assessor. • L. Joseph Rahn as economic develop­ ment director. The council also approved one-year re­ newals of lease agreements for Royal Prod­ ucts, Advance Stone & Tile Fabrication and Michigan Lasermark at the Industrial Incu­ bator. Designated bank depositories for the year will be Hastings City Bank, Standard Federal Bank of Troy, the Huntington Na­ tional Bank of Grand Rapids, Sand Ridge Bank of Hastings, Comerica Bank of De­ troit, Multi-Bank Securities and MainStreel Savings Bank. The council voted to adopt Robert's Rules of Order 8-1, with David Jasperse is­ suing his annual dissent. BOY, Gavin John Brian Bailey, bom Dec. 16, 2002 at Metropolitan Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Proud parents arc Lloyd and Janeile Bailey of Middleville. Excited big brother, Dalton Bailey. Grandparents Bill and Nancy Bailey of Middleville and Tim and Jan McGavin of Caledonia. Uncles Scott Bailey and Brian McGavin. GIRL, Jennifer Ann bom at Battle Creek Health System on dec. 27, 2002 at 3:27 pjn. to Benjamin and Elizabeth Ogden of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inch­ es long. Welcomed home by big sister, Kate Lyn. was a profitable weekend for the society from baked goods, crockery and pickle sales. Mary Jane Carlton spoke about her nursing eduction at Hackicy Hospital back when nurse candidates were allowed to use a phone once a week, to wear starched aprons and starched dresses during their first year of study and other conditions which long since have been dropped. Today most nursing education comes at colleges rather than in hospitals. She had further training to earn her bachelor of science de­ gree at Michigan Stale University and in London. She also had training at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Her work ex­ periences were at Bronson Hospital, St. Joseph's in Pontiac. G.R. Osteopathic. Ionia County Memorial and at Riverside in Ionia. She still attends alumni events at Hackley. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday with 29 present. Vice Presi­ dent Lori Fox presided. Reports from repre­ sentatives of the many historical and ge­ nealogy societies, which the members at­ tend around the county and state, were given. All funds that ha •. been paid in ad­ vance for copies of the Ionia County Fam­ ily History books arc being held safely un­ til publication time. Lori Fox then demon­ strated her new “Palm Pilot” with its pro­ gram that enables her to draw up any infor­ mation of the hundreds of names she has on file. The program is Persoiial Digital Assis­ tant. Get in Shape for Spring! CENTER STAGE DANCE ACADEMY 115 N. Main. Woodland. Ml ...is now offering A FITNESS and TONE CLASS FOR ADULTS ONLY January 22 - February 26 6 Weeks ... S3O.OO Call Kelly Sanderson at 616-374-7991 for more information f Mabel E. Booher BATTLE CREEK - Mabel E. Booher, age 93, of Battle Creek, formerly of the Vermontville area, passed away Sunday evening, January 12. 2003. She was bom in Eaton County on April 14, 1909 to Guy and Bertha (Gorham) VanBlarcom. Mabel graduated from Woodland High School in 1927 and then attended Eaton County Normal and Western Michigan University to receive her teaching certificate. She went on to teach for four years before remaining home to raise her family. Mabel married Russell Booher on June 1, 1929. For many years, Mabel was an active participant at the Vermontville United Methodist Church, the United Womens Community Group, the Vermontville Women’s Club and the Vermontville Historical Society. Mabel will always be remembered for making everyone in her extended family feel special and loved. She is survived by her sons. Vernon (Ann) Booher and Durwood (Jeanne) Booher; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; her brother, Claude VanBlarcom; her sister. Josephine Cates; her sister-in-law, Theresa VanBlarcom and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband. Russell; her parents; her son. Kerwin Booher; her sisters, Glenna Coleman, Zclna Rose and Edith Benedict; and her brothci. Kenneth VanBlarcom. The funeral service will be held Thursday, January 16. 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emily Andrus Senior Residence Endowment Fund or to the Vermontville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. A coming event is a roast beef dinner to be served at Fellowship Hall Friday night, Jan. 31. It is a night of the home game against Lansing Catholic Central. The din­ ner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. The West Berlin Wesleyan Church this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. is holding its annual chili and sleigh riefe. One can par­ take of either or both. The sleigh ride is over 60 acres of hilly ground at the comer of Portland Road and Bliss. The Ionia County immunization clinic will be held locally on Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the forenoon at Central UMC. There is to be a retirement workshop for public school employees on Wednesday. Jan. 29. at 7:30 p.m. at the Ionia High School’s Montcalm Center on East Tuttle Road. Death came to William Kohn, 72, of Cedar Springs Jan. 6. One of his several surviving siblings is brother Robert, who worked here as a printer several years ago. His family lived at both Belding and Hub­ bardston during their growing up years. Friends here were notified last week of the death of Robert Johnson, 87, of Greenville. He was a son of the pioneer Johnson family that came to Odessa Town­ ship about I860. Part of the original farm is still owned by a family member. In the early years, the house at the comer of North Fourth Avenue and Bonanza Road was reached by a lane in from the north, Bo­ nanza Road. His four siblings were lost in a car-train accident when all were young. Only Bob and his sister. Betty, now Betty Anderson of Grand Haven, were left since thej had not been in the car. Bob made his mark in industry in manufacturing and de­ sign at Belding. He is survived by his widow Thelma (Everest) of Gieenville, daughter Betty (Johnson) Lake Jackson, son Steven of Smyrna, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was always much interested in the local historical society and made several gifts to it. At one time he bought an acre of land which held his grandfather's red bam on the comer of Jor­ dan Lake Road and Emerson Street. He had no idea what he would do with it. but it gave him satisfaction that for a short time he could be the owner. When the bam was razed so Emerson Manor could be con­ structed. rocks from the barn's foundation were used to build an obelisk which bears a plaque to commemorate Thomas Johnson, agriculturalist. Bob once said his grandfa­ ther would likely have been proud to be called an agriculturalist rather than a fanner. Emerson Street was built between the Johnson Italianate house and bam. Houses along Fourth Av enue and those to the west are from Johnson's first and sec­ ond addition to the village. Grace Cook, w hose death occurred this week, had lived at Grass Lake, the western U.P. and Muskegon during her husband Gaylord’s years working in the Michigan Corrections Department. Upon retirement they had a new home on Musgrove so they could be near his aged mother, for whom they gave care in turn with his sisters and brother. by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Poor parents Dear Annie: I am married and have two young children. My husband and I both work in the health care field. The pay is mediocre, and the hours often include weekends and holidays. We are trying to make smart choices about saving for our kids’ education and our retirement. We don’t rely on anyone for financial help. My parents are in their 60s. and Dad has been unemployed for four years. (It was his choice. He left his job with no alternative employment lined up.) Dad has a snuul in­ come from odd jobs, but there are no guar­ anteed hours or benefits. Mom works one day a week in a boutique. They have health insurance, because I insisted, but I have no idea how they are managing financially. They won't discuss it. I am petrified that my brother and I will end up being responsible for the conse­ quences of my parents' poor decisions. We could be stuck using money that has been carefully put away for our own needs. What are my legal responsibilities to my parents? How can I make them more conscientious? - Frustrated Daughter. Dear Daughter: You arc smart to worry about this now, when you can still do some­ thing about it. In some states, adults chil­ dren are financially responsible for parents who would otherwise be indigent. You and your brother are long overdue for a talk with your folks about their financial future. Insist on it. Then discuss the situation with an accountant or financial adviser, and see what arrangements can be made to provide for them down the road. Drunken dad Dear Annie: I have three children under the age of 5, and a wonderful husband who is very devoted to your family. The prob­ lem? When “Harry” gets together with friends or family on weekends, it is not un­ common for him to drink all day and into the evening until he is staggering, tripping and slurring his words. The older children arc starting to notice that Dad acts “different” on the weekends. It concerns me when he takes the kids to a friend’s house and has “a few,” then drives home, sometimes finishing off his beer on the way. Harry says he is responsible when watching the kids, but I know his drinking makes him inattentive and reckless. Also, I don’t want my children to emulate their fa­ ther’s behavior. Harry doesn’t believe he has a problem since he only drinks socially and not every night. How can I get him to see how harm­ ful it is to drink so much alcohol? Drinker’s Wife in Beloit, Wis. Dear Beloit: The image of Harry driving the children home from a friend’s house af­ ter an afternoon of drinking is terrifying. Under no circumstances should he be per­ mitted to drag the kids along on these out­ ings. And even though Harry doesn’t think he has a problem, if he is drinking most weekends until he is staggering and slurring his words, he is in denial about the serious­ ness of his alcohol consumption. Please contact Al-Anon for information and help in getting Harry to understand the problem. The number is 1-888-4ALANON (wwwjJ-anon.org). Tacky donation? Dear Annie; I read the obituaries every day and am astounded at how many say, “in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family”! realize people can run up debts from an extended illness, but I would really feel tacky asking people for money because my spouse died. I am out of the loop? - Carol from Indiana. Dear Carol: It is not appropriate for a death notice to include a request that money be given to the bereaved. (Donations to charity are OK.) However, if someone out­ side the family wishes to start a collection because the spouse and/or children will be facing financial hardship, it is a kind of ges­ ture. Dad’s vulture Dear Annie: After my mother died. Dad married “Mandy.” When Dad passed away last year. Mandy inherited everything. Con­ sequently. she now owns some items that once belonged to my mother and grandpar­ ents. My brother, “Joe,” was recently diag­ nosed with a terminal illness. Joe has fond and loving memories of a quilt that has been in my mother’s family for many years. Joe asked Mandy if be might have the quilt, since it would bring him comfort. Mandy said. “You can have it when I die." Annie. Joe probably won’t make it until Easter. My stepmother has never worked a day in her life, and all her money comes from my father’s estate. She wants people to think she is so kindhearted, yet she re­ fuses to give my brother the one thing that would make him happy. Joe also asked Mandy if his children might have a few of Mama's things as mementos, since he won’t be around much longer. She refused. We are not interested in Daddy's money, and it isn't as if Mandy uses the quilt. It sits in the attic. We have been decent stepchil­ dren. respectful and kind, and have in­ cluded Mandy in all our family events. Af­ ter her treatment of Joe, however. I don’t think I care to be civil in her presence. Now I wonder if daddy left us something and Mandy has her mitts on it. Is there any way to find out? - Concerned Little Sister. Dear Sister Did your father have a lawyer? Is there an executor of his estate, other than Mandy? Contact either of those people, and ask if you, Joe or the grand­ children were mentioned in your father’s will. If so. the executor is legally obligated to see that you receive whatever Daddy left you. If not, Mandy gets everything. Too bad. She sounds like a vulture. Awful apparal Dear Annie: Last night, I was at a pizza place with my 2-ycar-old daughter. I saw two young girls, about 13 years old, wear­ ing totally inappropriate clothing. One girt had on a pair of white knit pants that had “bootylicious” written across the rear end and a white T-shirt that ended far above her waist. The other girl wore pants that hung so low, you could sec more than any decent person should display. I am angry that stores allow such de­ meaning and vulgar clothes to be sold in the first place. But, I am even angrier with par­ ents who buy this junk for their daughters to wear in public. I have degrees in education and criminal justice, and have worked with at-risk and juvenile delinquent girls for quite some time. Almost all of them wear sexually sug­ gestive clothing in their early teens. Their behavior eventually becomes defiant, and often includes promiscuous sex. and some­ times prostitution, drugs and criminal activ­ ity. It may seem innocent at first, but more often than not. parents are starting their young girls down a dangerous road. - Mod­ est in Westland. Mich. Dear Modest: Back up a minute. Wearing suggestive clothing, because she wants to look like Britney Spears, will not lead a girl to prostitution and drugs. The ones headed for trouble arc those whose “centerfold dis­ plays” indicate an underlying lack of self­ respect. Parents should not be subsidizing such clothing, although some girls manage to “remake” their own clothes and change after they leave the house. The bottom line? Parents must teach their children the virtues of modesty. Who pays? Dear Annie: If you invite a boy to a dance at your school, and it costs a small fortune to go. should you pay for both tick­ ets? - Moon Township. Penn. Dear Moon: Usually, the person who does the inviting pays for the tickets. How­ ever, it is perfectly OK to ask the boy if he is willing to split the cost. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Mary Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi. com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writ­ ers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syn­ dicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. GREAT GIFT IDEA... whatever the occasion, give a subscription to The Hastings BANNERI CM .945-9554 for InforaurtiM. - �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.January 16. 2003 - Page 9 Grand Army of the Republic From TIME to TIME Lyman Brock, age 50; bom in Ontario. N.Y.; residence. Hastings. Carpenter by trade. Entered sen ice on Aug. 5. 1862. Private Co. C. 126 N.Y. Infantry. Discharged May 22. 1865 from Co. C. Private. 126 New York Infantry. Cause War Department Order 80. Mustered into G.A.R. March 27. 1886. Dropped Jan. 24. 1891. Died May 7, 1893. John H. Burke, age 38; birthplace. Brockport. N.Y.; residence. Hastings. Farmer by trade. Entered sen ice Feb. 5. look down memory lane... Following the Civil War the Grand Army of the Republic began to form posts wher­ ever the veterans gathered. The purpose of this organization was to take care of their own through lobbying Congress and Stale government, comradeship a place to go to exchange war stories and a place to find others who understood what the war had been like. At one time there were 11 G.A.R. posts in Barn County with three having been charter prior to the Fitzgerald Post No. 125. Fitzgerald Post No. 125 was organized in Hastings in 1883. It was officially disband­ ed in 1941. and lasted nearly 25 years more than the longest of the other posts in the county. It was named for Captain Leonard O. Fitzgerald; who had been mortally wounded at Stone River. Tenn., while lead­ ing Company C of the 21st Michigan Infantry Regiments. To become a member of a G.A.R. post one had to be a Union Veteran of the Civil War. Members could be dropped for non­ payment of their dues, but could gain rein­ statement by simply paying up. A copy of the post roster has come to our attention. The roster was dated December 1913 to the Barry County Supervisors. I.N. Winters was the post adjutant and the G.A.R. Department of Michigan; so it received a copy. Mr. Winters lists 163 members at this time, nearly 50 years after the war ended. He also listed some person­ al information about each veteran, which we proposed to print as it may help some­ one looking for information about their Civil War family veteran. So bear with us while we bring this information to the com­ munity. The list opens: Fredric Alexander, age 40, birthplace. Michigan; residence, Hastings; occupation, clerk. Entered service on Sept 18. 1864. Private. Co. C. 21st. Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 9. 1865 to Private. Co. C. 21st Michigan Infantry. Ixngth of service, eight months. Expiration of term. Mustered in G.A.R. April 11. 1883. Suspended June 10. 1883. Dropped May 22, 1897. died. Jesse Ameigh, age 36, birthplace. NewYork; residence, Hastings; occupation, policeman. Entered in service July 18. 1864. Rank, Pri vate, Co. C. Regiment, 7th Pennsylvania. Cavalry. Discharged Aug. 24. 1865. Length of service, one year. Cause of. order of War Department Joined Post 125 May 19,1883. Dropped from rolls May 22, 1897. Cyrus Altman, age 40. birthplace. Ohio; residence, Baltimore Township. Farmer. Entered service Sept 15,1861. Private, C i. B 38. Ohio Volunteer. Discharged Dec. 20, 1863. Re-enlisted Dec. 20, 1863. Discharged June 25. 1865. Private, Co. B. Regiment 38 Ohio Volunteers Regiment Service, three years of time. Mustered in to G.A.R. Aug. 16, 1884. Suspended June 30, 1885. Nicholas Allerding, age 49, bom in Belgium, France; residence, Carlton 1864. Private Co. E, 5th Michigan Infantry. Mustered into the G.A.R. May 24, 1886. Dropped Dec. 12, 1893. Reinstated Dec. 5. 1896. Died. John C. Black, age 48; birthplace, NewYork; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered senice Aug. 26. 1861. Private in Co. B. 8th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge. Special Order No. 178. Mustered into G.A.R. July 10. 1886. Died Dec. 16. 1912. Next week: More GA Ji. members and more about Fitzgerald Post 125. Hastings. LEGAL NOTICE HEADQUARTERS FITZGERALD POST, 125, Deft. Mick., G. A. R. k copy of a letterhead from Fitzgerald Post #125. It is dated Nov. 25. 1896 and was discarded for some reason. The officers ot the time are listed on the letter­ head. Township. Entered service in February 1864. Private. Co. H., Ohio Volunteers. Discharged July 26, 1865. Corporal Co. H. Cause of discharge close of war. Mustered into G.A.R. Sept 3, 1885. Dropped from roll. Nov. 20. 1887. Died. George W. Alling, birthplace. New York, age 46; residence, Rutland. Farmer. Entered into service March 31, 1862. Private Co. L. 1st N.Y. Ll Active. Discharged April 6. 1865. Private, Co. L. 1st New, length of ser­ vice three years. Expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 17. 1885. Died. William Anders, age 46; bom in Medina Co., Ohio; residence, Hope Township, Barry County. Entered senice. Oct. 27, 1862. Teamster Co. E, 124 Ohio Infantry. Discharged July 9. 1865. Teamster Co. E.. 124, Ohio Volunteers. Length of service, 363 months, close of war. Mustered into G.A.R. Aug. 13, 1887. Dropped from rolls Nov. 20. 1897. Reinstated Sept 9. 1899. Died. Andrew F. Ames, age 67. birthplace, Calhoun Co.. Mich.; residence, Hastings. Laborer. Entered service Sept. 18, 1862. Private, Co. Engineer and Merchants. Discharged June 4, 1865. Private, Co. C. Engineers and Mechanic. Cause of dis­ charge, general orders. Mustered into G.A.R. Nov. 4. 1904. D.E Birdsall, age 41, bom in New York; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered ser­ vice July 3, 1863. 2nd Lieutenant. Co. C. 5th Michigan Infantry. Final. Discharge Jan. 10, 1865. 2nd Lieutenant. C.E 5th, Michigan Infantry. Service three years. Cause of discharge, gunshot wound. Mustered into G.A.R. April 17, 1883. Dropped Dec. 12, 1903. Phil W. Burgess, age 39. bom in Ohio; residence. Rutland Township. Farmer. Entered service Feb. 27, 1862. Private, Co. A.. 164 U.S. Infantry. Discharged Feb. 27, 1865. Mustered into G.A.R. April 7, 1883. NJ. Bronson, birthplace. New York; res­ idence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 7. 1864. Private, Co. C., 17th Michigan. Discharged June 5.1865. Private C.C. 77th, Michigan Cavalry, cause of dis­ charge. general orders. Mustered into G.A.R. Aril 17. 1883. Dropped from rolls Jan. 7. 1893. Reinslated, March 12, 1908. Charles Beckwith, age 56, bom in the stale of Ohio; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Feb. 10. 1865. Private, Co. I 7th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged on Dec. 15. 1865 from Co. C, 7th Michigan Cavalry, served one year. Cause of dis­ charge, general orders. Mustered into G.A.R. on April 11, 1883. Suspended Dec. 31, 1893. Reinstated Dec. 4, 1897. Died Feb. 26. 1898. Ephraim Baltcrson, age 45, bom in the state of Pennsylvania; residence. Hastings Township. Laborer. Entered sen ice Aug. 5, 1861. Co. H. 50th New York Engineer. Discharged Pjc. 25, 1862. Re-enlisted Jan. 25, 1862. Co. H 50th New York. Discharged January 1865. Cause special order. Mustered into G.A.R. April 11.1883. Discharged March 25, 1892. Died. Royal H. Brown, age 38; birthplace, Michigan; residence, Hastings. Seymore Burton, age 45; bom, New York; residence, Hastings Township. Farmer. Entered sen ice Sept. 12, 1864. Private Co. B. 90th N.Y. Bat'alion. Discharged June 3. 1865. Private C.B. General orders Nov. 53. Mustered in G.A.R. April 11, 1883. Transferred Aug. 14. 1896. Died. Charles Bishop, age 46. bom in Michigan; residence, Hastings. Farmer Entered service Oct. 18. Corp Co. B 13th, Michigan Infantry. Discharged Aug. 20, 1865. Sgt Co. B. 13th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, general orders from the War Department. Mustered into G.A.R. May 26. 1883. Dropped Nov. 20. 1897. Died. David Brown, age 46; birthplace. Ohio. Farmer. Entered service July 10. 1^64. Private Co. C. 62 Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Discharged July 10, 1865. Cause, Order of War Department. Mustered into G.A.R. June 2, 1883. Dropped Jan. 28, 1891. William Z. Ball, age 42; birthplace. NewYork; residence, Hastings. Photographer. Entered service April 22, 1862. Private Co. E 152nd, New York Infantry. Discharged July 5. 1865, Corp. Cd. E. 152nd, New York Infantry. Cause, expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. Aug. 11, 1883. Gunshot wound in right shoulder. Henry H. Bailey, age 44; birthplace. Michigan; residence, Hastings. Private Cd. K. 3rd Michigan Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge, general orders. No. 77, War Department. Mustered into G.A.R. on Jan. 24. 1891. Died 1907. Thomas Blinston. age 36; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Agent. Enlisted in service Sept 15, 1861. Private. Co. I, 8th Michigan Infantry. Discharged Jan. 8, 1865. Sergeant Co. I 8th, Michigan Infantry. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 4, 1883. Dropped Feb. 12. 1887. Died March 27. 1888. Henry H. Blackson, age 41; bom in Ohio; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Enlisted in senice Feb. 7. 1865. Private Cd. E 153rd Infantry. Discharged Sept. 4. 1865. Cause: special orders No. 162. War Department. Mustered 'nto G.A.R. Oct. 6, 1883. Dropped Feb. 12,1887. Reinstated July 12, 1900. Transferred. Royal H. Brown, age 40; bom in New York State; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered ser ice Feb. 28, 1863. Private. Co. L Michigan Cavalry. Discharged May 24. 1865. Private Co. L. 8th Michigan Cavalry. Cause, disability. Mustered into G.A.R. Nov. 10. Dropped Dec. 27,1890. Died Dec. 12. 1896. John W. Bronson, age 37; birthplace. Woodland; residence. Castleton Township. Carpenter by trade. Entered senice Oct. 21. 1863. Private Co. C. Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Aug. 4. 1865. Sergeant Co. C. 77th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, general orders. No. 84. Mustered into G.A.R. Jan. 14. 1884. Dropped Jan. 24. 1891. Joined Fitzgerald Post by transfer from David Kilpatrick (Woodland). John Buchanan, age 37; birthplace. Stuben, New York; residence, Hastings. Shoemaker by trade. Entered sen ice on Sept. 4, 1864. Private Co. 8th. Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 5. 1866. Private Co. I 28th Infantry. Close of war. Mustered into G.A.R. March 7. 1886. Dropped June 19. 1897. Died July 7. 1902. George E Bryant, age 40; birthplace. Ohio; residence. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 28. 1861. Musician. Co. I. 38th Ohio Volunteer. Infantry. Discharged July 12. 1865. Musician Co. I. 38m Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Orders of the War Department. Mustered in to G.A.R. Aug. 30. 1884. Dropped Jan. 24, 1891. Reinstated Oct. 4. 1913. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGF SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter L Baker and Sandra M. Baker, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Amera Mortgage Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated May 25. 1999. and recorded on .June 1. 1999 in Document No. 1030440 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDER­ AL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, as assignee by an assignment dated November 8. 2002, which was recorded on November 23. 2002. in Document #No. 1092270 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SIX THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 38/100 dollars ($66,656 38). including interest at 7.250% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged piemises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1D0 p.m, on January 30. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. MxNgan. and are described as: A parcel described as beginning at a point on the North line of Section 16 which is North 89 degrees 50 minutes 35 seconds West 1320.00 feet from the North 1/4 comer, thence South 00 degrees 51 minutes 04 seconds West 495.0 feet parallel with the East line of said Northwest 1/4. thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 35 seconds West 150.0 feet, thence North 00 degrees 51 minutes 04 seconds East 495 0 feet, thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 35 seconds East 150.0 feet along the North hne of said Section 16 to point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemplion period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: December 19, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200228160 Team J (1/16*03) MQfilfiAfitSALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL W THOMPSON and DEBORAH L THOMPSON, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to TMS MORTGAGE. INC DBA THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee, dated the 18th of October. 1996. and recorded in the office ot the Register of Deeds, lor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day ot October. 1996 m Uber 676. Page 502. Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 30. 1996. Senes 1996-D on the 15* day of November. 1997 and recorded in instrument No. :022315. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there » claimed to be due. at the date ol the notice, the sum of Seventy Seven Thousand Six Hundred Fifty & 00/100 ($77,650 00). and no suit or proceeding al law or in equity having beer instituted to recover the debt secured by saii mortgage or any pan thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage. and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of February, 2003 al 1:00 o'clock p.m Local Time, said mort­ gage wfl be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.3500% per annum and ail legal costs, charges, and expens­ es, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: AH that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: The West 76 feet of Lot 31 and the East 10 feet ot Lot 32 of KeSy's First Addition. accordtog to ths recorded plat, thereof in Uber 3 of Plats, of page 94 During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated 1/2/2003 THE BANK..QF NEW YORK FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC JONATHAN L ,ENGMAN(P56364) Attorney torTM Bank Ol New York 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 362-2600 Pub: 1/2- 1/30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on January 27. 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building located at 206 West Court St., in Hastings, Ml. the subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: Emu* CMAMGS A-4-2OG2 Request to rezone property in Section 6 of Orangeville Township (see below) From C-2 (Rural & Residential Convenience Commercial) to C-1 (Light Commercial). All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Property Description/Legal Description: Parcel #08-11-006-035-20 COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC. 6, T2N, R10W. TH NORTH 89DEG 56' 43* WEST ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 1015.38 FT, TH NORTH 61DFG 20' 40' WEST 454.75 FT, TH NORTH 5DEG 55' WEST 282.92 FT. TO A POi.TT PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AS BEING 14462 FT. WEST AND 475.9 FT. NORTH OF SAID EAST 1/4 POST. TH SOUTH 4DEG 03' WEST 150.0 FT, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. TH CONTINUING SOUTH 4DEG 03' WEST 100.0 FT.. TH NORTH 89DEG 22' WEST 81.67 FT., TH NORTH 2 DEG 16' 10’ EAST 65.00 FT.. TH NORTH 89DEG 22' WEST 46.31 FT, TH NORTH 4 DEG 03' EAST 34.89 FT, TH SOUTH 89DEG 22’ EAST 130.0 FT. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Address: 12330 Marsh Rd. Shelbyville, Michigan 49344 Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W. State St, in Hastings, Ml between the hours of 8AM to 5PM (closed between 12-1PM) Monday through Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barr/. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should con­ tact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State St, Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk �P*g* 10 - Th* Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 16. 2003 Lead nearly disappears in second half by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After battling tough against two of the best the O-K Gold has to offer last week, the Saxons saw their hard work pay off with two straight wins. Tuesday. Jan. 14, against Middleville Saxon Coach Don Schils said that he wanted his team to “rebound, push the ball up the court, and get on them right away,” and the Saxons accomplished those objec­ tives. The Saxons shot out to a 21-9 first quar­ ter lead against the Trojans, who looked like they were still a little shell shocked from their 31-point loss at Calvin Christian last Friday, and held on in the final quarter for a 55-51 victory over the visiting Tro­ jans. Hastings maintained the edge through the first half, and midway through the third quarter a bucket by Eli Schmidt put the Saxons up 17. But then the Trojans turned up their press, and like so often happens when the press has to work, it did. The Trojans went on an 8-0 run and ended the quarter with the margin back in double digits, at nine. TK kept fighting in the final quarter to make things interesting. An off-balance three-point shot by Brett Knight put the Trojans down just three with 30 seconds to play, but Schmidt beat the Trojan press and scored a three-point play the old fashioned way to push it to a two possession game. Jon Yeazel cut it to four for the Trojans, then TK forced a five second call on the en­ suing inbound play, but down four, a threepoint attempt failed. “We were lucky to be as close as we were at the half,” said Trojan Coach Curt Holzhueter. “ We cranked it up pretty good in the second and just ran out of time.” Holzhueter was concerned about his team’s defense. Hastings Dustin Bowman was the top scorer in the contest by being aggressive and taking the ball to the basket, he finished with 21 points. Often his team- Trojan Brett Knight gets swarmed down low by the Saxons’ Drew Whitney (left) and Joey Aspinall (back). (Photo by Brett Bremer) mates found him open down iow for easy layups against the Trojan zone. Schmidt had seven of his 11 points in the second half to help the Saxons hold onto their lead. Chris Rounds was the top re­ bounder with eight, and Joey Aspinall pulled down seven boards. “We lost these at the beginning of the year,” said Schils. “Wc made plays tonight we didn't at the beginning of the year. We’re becoming better, more consistent. Maybe now we can start beating teams that people feel are better than us." TK was led by Yeazcl’s 14-point per­ formance. Knight tossed in 11 in the con­ test. Knight and Nick Tomson each pulled down six boards. For the Saxons it was u;e third game in five nights. Jan. 10 and 11 Hastings played back to back games with Unity Christian and Plainwell. By the end of three quarters last Saturday at Plainwell the Saxons led by 34 points, and finished out the fourth quarter for a 65­ 38 victory. Schils said that after being beaten by enormous South and Unity team’s it was nice to get to work against a team of similar size to the Saxons. Drew Whitney and .’iuMin Bowman scored 23 and 21 points, to go over the Plainwell total on their own. Also in double digits for the Saxons was Schmidt with 13. He knocked down three three-pointers ia the first half. Although the> have won their last two, the Saxons have dropped their last four O­ K Gold contests. Last Friday, Jan. 10, the Unity Christian Crusaders came to Hastings and handed the Saxons a 68-55 defeat. Schils said the game reminded him of the earlier game against South Christian. “Their size just killed us.” After trailing by 12 at the half, a run by the Saxons cut the Crusader lead to as few as seven in the third quarter. Hastings had a chance to get even closer, but a steal that led to a breakaway kind of took the air out of the Saxon sails when the layup opportu­ nity failed to fall. Dustin Bowman was the team’s top scorer in the contest with 18 points, and Whitney poured in 13 for the Saxons who shot just 38 percent from the floor. Overall the Saxons are now 3-5, and will be trying to improve their league record when they visit Wyoming Park on Friday, Jan. 17. After that its back home for a game against Kenowa Hills on Tuesday Jan. 21. Hastings’ Dustin Bowman was able to find plenty of free space down low to put up 21 points against the Trojans on Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Of course it comes up on deadline day Following Tuesday night’s varsity boys’ basketball game between Middleville and Hastings' I got to talking with Trojan Coach Kurt Holzhueter. He mentioned that he en­ joyed some of the insight I’d had into a few of his team's games, and liked the fact that many times I really got the gist of what he was trying to say. I’m not tooting my own horn here. There’s more. He mentioned some other sports writers who occasionally would take down his quotes and kind of miss the meaning behind them a little bit. I told him that I think of myself as being much better at getting the gist of a quote than actually getting the quote, and that I’m still need a lot of work honing my interviewing skills. Then I headed back for the office, made a couple of calls, and made the trip down the long and winding road home and crawled into bed. Little did I know it would all be put to the test the next morning. Still clearing the sleep from my eyes, checking the e-mail there was a message from “unclbuz,” more commonly referred to as Don Nichols, now the former Lakewood var­ sity volleyball coach. I was expecting maybe some scores from last Saturday’s tourna­ ment at Fruitport. Instead it was a Dear John letter, saying good-bye, good luck. Then it was time to go to work and get the thing hammered out. Sure, Hastings is looking for a new varsity girls’ basketball coach, and soccer coach, and freshman girls* basketball coach, but those vacancies haven’t arrived smack dab in the middle of the season. First call was to Brian Williams athletic director. Lakewood High School. I thought about my talk the night before, thinking that here’s my chance to do the interview thing and do it right. Well, I don't know if I wimped out or if he really wasn’t going to tell me anything no matter what I said. All I got was a rumor about a press release, and a prom­ ise of a talk some time after school was released. So I was kind of stumped. Now what? Aren’t people supposed to answer a question when it's asked? Isn’t being interviewed supposed to be like sitting on the witness stand in court? No, I don't really believe that, but it would make life a whole lot easier. There were 20 other stories sitting on my desk, just waiting to be written, not to men­ tion trying to fill up a chunk of this space with a column. Mr. Nichols had gone through the trouble of notifying me that he was no longer the coach, but the school didn’t want to talk about it? So I go straight to the source. “I jus*, don’t care to comment. You'll have to talk to the administration at the school.” I tried that already, coach. Ttime to call in the cavalry. My editor mentioned school Superintendent Gunnard Johnson (meetings). Why don’t I by Mr. Williams again (meetings). My editor also mentioned former coach and Lake wood legend Kelli Row­ land, but seeing as she didn’t have any comment when Mr. Nichols was hired, I figured she wouldn’t talk about this either. Finally, two of my colleagues, Helen Mudry and Shelly Sulscr, arrived and tried to help me out. Helen broke out her phone book from the magical mystical land of Sun­ field, not in Barry County, and found me a listing for one Mr. Jeffrey Duits. Athletic Di­ rector Williams had given me the information that he was to be the interim coach. When he returned my message I tried to be tough, but I guess 1 still took “no comment" a little too easily. Sorry, Shelly. So what did we have now? So far, we knew the old coach was gone and there is a new one, but nobody wants to say why. So we’re supposed to let our imaginations run wild? What could be so bad that at 3:30 in the afternoon, one month into the varsity volleyball season, an athletic directot would have to call up an assistant coach and say. “Hey. you want to be our new head coach?” Nichols had only coached two duals, and the Vikes were 1-1, they won a tournament. Imagine where Marty Momhiweg would be if everybody had those standards. No, I Jon’t believe it was the team’s record. But then what? I guess we’ll just have to imagine. Saxon Scott Larsen tries to get a layup off underneath the outstretched arm of IK'S Brett Knight. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings’ Drew Whitney runs into the teeth of the Crusader defense down low. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Viking volleyball mentor resigns by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood Public Schools accepted a verbal resignation from varsity volleyball coach Don Nichols Tuesday, but Nichols and school officials have been reluctant since to give any reasons for the abrupt change. Lakewood Athletic Director Briar Wil­ liams did say that “there waj frustntuon and that’s all I can really say." Williams added that there was no pressure from the school for Nichols to resign. “I think he stepped into some big shoes to fill (with previous coach Kelli Rowland), and the transition wasn't as smooth as he would have liked.” In the meantime Jeff Duits, an assistant, will be the squad's interim head coach. Duits said that it is being worked out for him to coach for the remainder of the sea­ son. When asked to comment on why Nichols' stint with the team came to an end, Duits just replied that "It wasn’t a positive situation, so. I’d rather not say.” Lakewood school officials stated in a prepared press release: “Jeff (Duits) re­ places Don Nichols, who left the program by mutual agreement. Lakewood would like to thank Don for his services." Also in a prepared statement. Nichols said, “I would like to thank the administra­ tion at Lakewood High School for the op­ portunity to bring my volleyball systems and philosophy to their program. Although it was decided that I am not the coach wanted to continue the program, I will con­ tinue to support the team in every possible way. I wish the players, staff and parents the best of luck and much success in the fu­ ture. Go Vikes.” When contacted Wednesday morning, Nichols said, “I just don’t care to comment. It was just a matter of, it was decided I wasnt the coach for the future.” Nichols was chosen to take over duties of the Viking volleyball program last Octo­ ber and had coached Lakewood through four tournaments and two league dual matches. His final match was a three-game victory in the team's home opening dual on Thursday, Jan. 9. The Vikings had also won their own LHS Invitational under his guidance. Lakewood Schools Superintendent Gunnard Johnson said, “It was a mutual agree­ ment. It was best for him and us to separate ways.” When pressed for any specific rea­ son, Johnson said, "I don’t want to go pub­ lic with this." Johnson went on to say, “I wish him the best. We need to get on with our program, and make sure this program finishes the Don Nichols year. The decision about hiring Duits will be made official at the Lakewood Board of Education meeting tonight (Thursday, Jan. 16) at 7 p.m. in the Middle School Media Center. Duits said he received a call from Wil­ liams around 3:30 in the afternoon Tues­ day, regarding the open position. The Vikes planned a practice for Wednesday with Duits, who said, “I’m very excited. The girls are excited,” and said he wants to keep on the tradition of community pride sur-K rounding the Lakewood volleyball team. Duits, a 1982 Lakewood graduate, has spent time with the team as an assistant and has helped in the program for the last four years. He has also coached some of the girls in AAU programs. Lake wood, under Rowland’s guidance, has built a tradition as one of the top Class B programs in the state, finishing as high as state runner-up. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 16. 2003 - Page 11 Hastings hauls home DK hardware Delton’ Aaron Schallhom took the top spot in the 215-pcund weight class at last weekend s Delton Invitational. With five first place finishes, five second place finishes, and four wrestlers who had three wins on the day the Hastings’ varsity wrestling team took the top spot at last weekend’s Delton Invitational. The Saxons finished 30 points ahead of runner up Grand Rapids Union. Delton fin­ ished in third place. For the Saxons, Tim Bowerman. Chad Ferguson, Matt Lipstraw. Scott Redman, and Jake Armour each won five matches on the day to bring home first place medals. RJ. Morgan, Jeff Allen, Ryan Ferguson. Justin Carley, and Dan Blair all scored four victories and second place medals. “Freshmen Tim Bowerman at 112 and RJ. Morgan at 103 have been wrestling very well lately , and Junior Jake Armour at 275 has won 15 of the last 16 matches and currently leads the team in pins," says Saxon Coach Mike Goggins. The Panthers had three first place finish­ ers on the day. Aaron Schallhom took the 215 title, Dustin Morgan was tops at 189. and Jimmy Sweat won at 160. Brett Bissctt lost out to Hastings' Bower­ man at 112, and had to settle for second pher. “After wrestling rather flat at our own tournament last weekend we were very pleased to wrestle so well this week,” said Goggins. “First with the big win over Sparta on Thuisday and then winning on Saturday. Grand Rapids Union placed sccond and are a very good team, and Delton and Wayland have some very good indi­ viduals. So, we are very pleased with the improvement we’ve seen.” Winning three matches on the day for the Saxons were Richard Harper, Andrew Fer­ guson, Nick Storm, and Heath VanBelkum. Final standings for the day at Delton were Hastings 311, Union 281, Delton 177, Rockford 142, Wayland 140, and Constan­ tine 82. Against Sparta last Thursday, Jan. 9. the Saxons continued defense of their O-K Gold crown by winning 50-21. “Most of the coaches in the O-K Gold thought Sparta was the team Io beat this year, but we may have proven that we arc very capable of defending our league title.” Wins were turned in by Morgan. Bower­ man. Allen. Chad Ferguson. Redman, An­ drew Ferguson, Blair. Storm, and Armour. “Wc started at 160 and Andrew (Fergu­ son) started us off with a pin to get things rolling," said Goggins. “Nick (Storm) and Jake (Armour) both got pins also at weights that Sparta clearly planned or. winning. This team is really exciting to watch," says Goggins. The Saxons are currently 9-1 on the sea­ son, and 3-0 in the Gold. Next up for the Saxons is another O-K Gold match at Wyo­ ming Park on Thursday Jan. 16, then a trip to Lowell, Saturday Jan. 18 for a tourna­ ment. Against Sparta JV matches were won by Mike Kieffer. Lee Selby. Caleb Case, Mike Morehouse. Garrett Walker, and Jesse Lemon. The varsity was the only squd to win a tourney last Saturday. The jayvcc Saxons took the top spot at the Eaton Rapids JV tournament, by edging out the hosts by five points. Winning first place medals were Cody White and Tyler Heath. Case and Joel Maiville took second. Lucas Cbvcy, Bran­ don Black, and Rusty Burdorf each finished third. Hastings' Coach Mike Goggins likes the way freshman R. J. Mochas been wrestling lately. Morgan finished second at the Delton Invite last weekend at 03 Vikes with fifth straight at the line Corey Thelen stole the ball in the final seconds, was fouled, went to the free throw line, and knocked down his first free throw to give the Lakewood varsity basketball squad its fifth straight win, 51-50 over the visitors from Haslett. The host Vikings shot an uncharacteristic eight of 16 from the free throw line, but were four of five in the fourth quarter. Lakewood used a 10-0 run to start the second half to wipe away a seven-point Haslett lead, and from there the two teams battled back and forth until the exciting fin­ ish. Trailing by three points in the final min­ ute, Tyler Beglin pulled down an offensive rebound for Lakewood and from there the Vikings found Clint Tobias who knocked down a trey To tie the game at 50. “We worked much harder the second haU.»uUwu inn on ltd—IH mil rebound­ ing.” said Lakewood Coach Mark Farrell. "Wc made good decisions down the stretch." Haslett jumped out to a 15-8 lead at the end of the first quarter, and held onto the lead going into halftime with the help of six three-pointers in the first half. “Haslett came out on fire, hitting shots from everywhere," said Farrell. Haslett's Malt Peterson scored 13 of his team’s 16 points in the fourth quarter to finish with a team high of 15. For Lakewood, Clint Tobias scored ten of his own in the final quarter to finish with 18. Corey Thelen poured in eight of his 12 points in the third quarter to help lead the Viking comeback to start the second half. Thelen also pulled down seven boards, had two steals and two assists. Scott Secor finished as the team’s top re­ bounder with 10, and top assist man with four, led the team in steals with three, and tossed in nine points. Travis Willard added eight points and six boards Lakewood has won its »£ five games to move to 5-2 on the year and has a league contest this Friday night at home against Okemos. Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Vikings will host the Middleville Trojans. Lakewood went to Jackson Northwest last Friday night, Jan. 10, and pushed their Capital Circuit record to 2-1 with a 57-54 victory over the Mounties. A seven-point halftime lead by the Vi­ kings was cut to two by the end of the third period, but the Vikes held off the Mounties m the final quarter. . “Our press and changing defenses caused problems down the stretch for (North­ west),” said Farrell. “We played very ag­ gressive and rebounded well versus the taller team.” Tobias pulled down nine boards for the undersized Vikings. He and Secor each swiped four steals. “We played a very big and physical team tonight,” said Farrell. “I’m very proud of the way our team responded to the chal­ lenge.” But it wasn’t all defense and rebounding for Vikes in the contest. Lakewood shot 50 percent from the floor as a team, and knocked down five three-point buckets in Justin Carley was one of five Saxons to finish in second place at the DK Invita­ tional last weekend where the Saxons finished in first place. 30 points ahea<V>t Grand Rapids Union's second place finish. Winter hike planned Clint Tobias poured in 18 points to help the Lakewood to a 51-50 win over Haslett Haslett was an honorable men­ tion selection in the latest A.P. Class B The Chief Noonday Chap-ter of the North Country Trail Association is sponsor­ ing a hike on Saturday. Feb. 8. 2003. The hike will pass through the Barry State Game and Yankee Springs Recreation Areas. Anyone interested in taking the hike is to meet at the Long Lake Lodge at the Outdoor Center on Gun Lake Road at 9 a.m. to make arrangements to shuttle to the Chief Noonday Trailhead. The hike starts at 9:30 a.m. along the NCTA Trail about 5 miles back to the lodge for a complimenta­ ry lunch for soup, hot dogs, cookies and hot beverages. The hike will continue, after lunch, to the Norris Road Trailhead for about 3 miles. Jerry Pattok and Dr. Larry Hawkins arc hosting the hike. Those who plan on having lunch or have any questions. call Jerry Pattok at 269-945-5443. After the hike, there arc groomed ski trails nearby for ’.hose who want further cxcrciac. For-en overnight stay, primitive cabins are availab’c. The small ones rent for $45 per night and sleep four. There arc cab­ ins that will sleep up to 20. Ovemightcrs need to furnish their own bedding and cooking equipment. For reservations, con­ tact Dee Lowell al 269-795-3856. The NCTA is an organization whose pur­ pose is to build and maintain the North Country Trail. For more information about the organization, flyers arc available at the offices of the Chamber of Commerce, the Game and Recreation Areas, various local businesses or by visiting the website at www.northcountry trail x>rg/cnd/indcx Jitm. boys’ basketball poll. (Photo by Perry Hardin) IS YOUR PORTFOLIO FEELING SICK? WHY NOT GET A SECOND OPINION? Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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Ml 48025 File #200232708 Team D (1/16) the ballgame. “We are growing step by step as a team.” says Farrell. “This was a great victory for us tonight.” Secor was the top scorer for the Vikings with 19 points, and Tobias had 15. Beglin tossed in a pair of three-pointers and fin­ ished with 10 points for the Vikings. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held January 14, 2003, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. PLUMBING FIELD Drain Cleaners, Plumbers and Water Treatment Techs needed for fast growing With today’s economy not feeling it’s best, you’re financial portfolio is probably in need of a check up. It’s always best to get a second opinion, and Hastings City Bank can do just that. Randy Teegardin. our own Certified Financial Planner, can give you your second opinion, and get you on the road to financial recovery. 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Michigan. 49058. untt 2:00 p.m. on Cay Bent January 23.2003, at which time they shall be opened and pub­ licly read aloud �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 16. 2003 Saxons improve on the court if not in standings Last Saturday at the Mustang Invitational hosted by Grand Rapids Catholic Central, the Hastings varsity volleyball squad fin­ ished the day 0-3-1, but “there were many highlights and improvements for individu­ als and as a whole team," says Saxon Coach Gina McMahon. “We improved on our communication, teamwork, and wc were very scrappy on defense. Additionally, the players, espe­ cially our middle hitters/blockers arc doing a much better job with blocking.” Individually McMahon said she likes the improvement over the last week from sophomore Kayla Arnie, who is becoming much more aggressive at the net with both hitting and blocking. “I believe she is be­ coming much more comfortable with play­ ing at the varsity level. She fits in well,’ says McMahon. McMahon says that Lisa Noteboom is also improving as a middle hitter, and with the improvement comes added confidence. “Both Lisa and Kayla are improving on their backrow attacks loo. Both players will continue working hard in the front row in order to be successful on offense.” BCC narrowly misses victory versus Oakhill McMahon also added that Courtney Oakland has done a nice job with setting up the offense. “Courtney has improved with her jump sets and running different plays with the team” and also has become a strong server. Oakland was the team's leading passer on the day at GRCC with 16 assists. Jenna Bryans had 12 kills on the day for the Sax­ ons, and Lisa Noteboom served four aces. Scores from the day were, Wayland 4­ 15, 5-15, Rogers 8-l>. 15-11, Battle Creek Lakeview 2-15, 3-15, and GRCC 6-15. 4­ 15. “Overall the team's intensity and focus has improved,” says McMahon. “I believe we have turned the comer and are on the right track with playing Hastings’ volley­ ball." The Saxons next conference match is at Sparta, Thursday Jan. 16, then it’s off to Greenville for a tournament on Saturday Jan. 18. Wednesday Jan. 22 the Saxons will be visited by the tough Sailor squad from South Christian in another O-K Gold con­ test. Courtney Oakland has Deen one ot the strongest servers so far this year The Barry County Christian varsity boys’ basketball team stayed even, by split­ ting its two contests in the last week to move its record to 4-4. Monday Jan. 13 against Oakhill Baptist a late three point shot bounced off the rim and bounced BCC 49-46. Trailing by four BCC connected on a free throw to cut the lead to three then rebounded the intentional miss, but couldn't connect on the game ty­ ing shot. BCC coach Jim Sprague said he expects Oakhill to be the top seed when the ACSI toumey gets underway at the end of the season, and that his kids battled them tough. Eric Lamphcre poured in 27 points in the contest, and had a great all-around game with three assists and three steals. But the sagging man-to-man defense of Oakhill held him to just two field goals in the sec­ ond half. BCC was up five at the end of the first quarter, but Oakhill had evened things up by halftime, then kept a small lead through most of the second half. Ad? m Lamphcre finished the game with 12 points for BCC. and Seth Meek was the team’s top rebounder with 10. Tuesday Jan. 7 against MHSAA school East Martin Christian. BCC came out on the right end of a 55-48 score. BCC jumped on East Martin in the first quarter, outscoring them 21-9. But East Martin battled back to make it a ball game. “Basically Adam just lit it up in the first quarter,” said Sprague. “Wc kind of caught them cold.” In the opening period Adam Lamphcre tossed in 11 points, and brother Eric Lamphcre poured in six as BCC built its lead. A few fast break points against the East Martin press helped BCC to its early lead, but defensive adjustments slowed down the BCC scoring attack. East Martin was able to chip the lead down to three points in the fourth quarter, but then had to foul and BCC got things done from the free throw line. Adam Lamphcre finished the game with a team high 27 points, and Eric Lamphcre poured in 22 in the contest. Ron Holley was the team's top rebounder with eight for the for the Saxon varsity volleyball squad. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Playing at home helps Lions over the hump After starting the season 2-3, traveling around for five road games, the Maple Val­ ley varsity boys’ basketball team pushed its record above .500 with the second of two straight home court victories last week. “The kids were hafoy to be home fi­ nally,” said Lion Coach Jeff Webb. Against Bellevue last Friday night, Jan. 10, the Lions scored their third SMAA win in four tries, with a 59-48 victory. Things started slow for the Liens, but in the second half they pushed the te-npo up to their liking and pulled out io a 20 point lead in the second half. “By mixing up our defense a little, it caught them off guard,” said Webb, “and they were slow to make adjustments.” The Lions turned on the pressure to force some turnovers, and easy buckets. Playing up front on the Lion press, Eric Smith took eight steals, and scored 16 points in the the glass, with seven rebounds apiece. Grider also tossed in six points. Jeff Taylor poured in nine. The Lions had some time off before get­ ting things going again with another home game, against league foe Lansing Christian Friday Jan. 17. After that, its back on the road for three straight staring at Portland Tuesday Jan. 21 Valley was led by-Jim Himciss* 21-point performance in the game. Smith and Ryan Grider led the Lions, who were looking to improve their play on has improved so far this season. 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Hastings kketagan 49058 The redemption period ahaa be eta (6) monthe from the dale cl such sale, urtesa determined abandoned with MCI 600 3241 m which caee me redemption period shed be thirty (30) days ktxn the date ot such sale Bond Mortgage A investment Corporation 2007 Eastern S E. Grand Rap«ls. Ml 49507 Deled December 19, 2002 Dratted by Yrtkam M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney kx Mortgagee 16' Ottawa. N W Surtl 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (1/1S) (616) 458-1315 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 16. 2003 - Page 13 HMS Boys’ Basketball Eighth Grade God The eighth grade gold boys basketball team last to Rockford 43-23. Jan. 9. Bryan Skedgcll was the lop scorer for the Saxons with four points. Mike Bckkcr. Bryce Stanhope, Mike McGandy. and Justin Jorgenson each chipped in three points. Matt Donnini and Craig Lord each tossed in two points, while Jeremy Red­ man, Matt Teunessen, and David Cole each scored one. Two days earlier the gold boys fell to Grandville by the score of 56-21. Cole and Donnini each poured in seven points in the contest. Cole also had four as­ sists and four steals. Donnini added three assists. Richard Nevins scored three points, Mitch Gaber two, and Bckkcr two. Bckkcr was the team’s leading rebounder with six. Seventh Grade Gold Thursday, Jan. 9. the seventh grade gold boys* basketball team defeated once beaten Rockford North with a sccre of 26-20. Ryan Cain and Ryan Vogel both had six rebounds while Garrett Harris had five, and Andrew Matthew had four. Ryan Vogel had three assists and Justin Vonderhoff had three steals. Both Dylan Cuddahcc and Stephan Tolgcr played outstanding defense. Scoring for the Saxons were Kenneth Quick with nine points, Vogul eight. Dylan Bowman four, Cain three, and Vonderhoff two. Against Grandville on Tuesday. Jan. 7, the gold boys fell 51-26. Vogel led the team with five rebounds, while Josh Jevicks had four, and Jacob Wescott three. Vonderhoff had three as­ sists. Scoring for the Saxons were Vogel with ten points, Cain four. Tolgcr three. Quick two, Vonderhoff two. Andrew Matthews two. Bowman two. and Cuddahcc one. Eighth Grade Blue The eighth grade blue boys' basketball team won an aggressive game against For­ est Hills Central. Thursday Jan. 9. with a score of 34-23. Scoring for the Saxons were Justin Car­ roll with 14 points and five steals, Tom Peck six points and six rebounds, Nate Brady four points and three steals, Scott Hamrich four points and six steals, A. J. Singlctcrry two points. Jcrin Voshell two points and five steals, and Kelcey Edwards with three rebounds. The blue boys fell to Caledonia Jan. 7, 40-19. Carroll again led the team in scoring, this time with six points, and also pulled down six rebounds. Edwards tossed in five points. Hamrich four. Jesse Elwood two, and Brady two. Hamrich had three rebounds in the con­ test and played a super defensive game for the Saxons. Seventh Grade Blue The Hastings seventh grade blue boys defeated Forest Hills Central Thursday Jan. 9 30-26 in overtime. Scoring for the Saxons were Rob Capy with eight points, Eric Treadwell with seven, Eric Haney six. Kyle McNcrncy four, Curtus Cowles three, and Chris White two. The seventh grad blue squad was downed by Caledonia 23-22 Jan. 7. Eric Haney was the top scorer for the squad with five points, Cowles netted four, Patrick Gillespie three, Jon Peaurach three, Michael Peterson two, Cory Jewett two, McNcmey two, and Treadwell one. Delton varsity volleyball Coach Rhonda Sturgeon says her team is committed to making this a great season. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Thursday Angels Varney's Const. 43.5-28.5; Cedar Creek Groc. 43-29; Farmers ins. 41-27; B&R Testing 38-30; Maxi Muffler 34.5-37.5; Pct World 34-38; Hastings Bowl 32-40; Sham­ rock Tavern 32-40; Bleam Eaves 31.5-40.5; Cole man *s/Hastings 26.5-45.5. High Games & Series - L. Ptrn 176; E Hammontrcc 190; K. Covey 154; J. Mad­ den 176; J. Wyant 190; C. Curtis 134; C. Burpee 175; D. Innes 172; D. McMacken 123; L Pierson 145; R. Brown 152; C. Cooper 199-539; R. Houghtalin 158; G. Guernsey 168, D. Curtis 180-488; C. Hur­ less 139; L Aspey 197-536; L. Kendall 195; T. Phenix 199; Q McGinn 123; K. Hawthorne 134. V. Goodenough, 4-5-7 split. Senior Citizens King Pins 49-27; Girrbach's 46-30; Jesick 46-30; Friends 43.5-32.5; Wieland 43-33; No. 1 Seniors 42.5-33.5; Ward & Friends 40-36; 4 B’s 39.5-36.5; Sun Risers 39.5 36.5; Nash's Harem 38-38: M M's 38­ 34. Hall s 32-44. Ruempel 31.5-440. Early Risers 30.5-45.5; Butterfingers 28-44. Women’s High Games C Bonnema 137; G. Potter 211; S. Merrill 169; Y. Checseman 180; G. Gasper 157; S. Drake 159; H. Senice 163; E Moore 155; S. Penninglon 180; G. Otis 167; R. Murrah 173; S. Patch 182; K. Calvin 158; C. Stuart 190. Women’s High Series - C. Bonnema 458; G. Fritter 528; S. Merrill 450; Y. Checseman 475; H. Senice 467; S. Pen nington 468; G. Otis 456; S. Patch 450; K. Colvin 450; C. Stuart 501. Men’s High Games - G. Forbey 210; C. Haywood 169; K. Schantz 167; M. Schondelmayer 164; R. Bonnema 168; J. Beck­ with 199; W. Birman 173; D. Walker 158; D. Host 179; D. Drake 195; B. Hasman 165; L. Brandt 236; B. Terry 175; J. VandenBurg 166; B. Adgate 161; N. Thaler 173; C. Baker 182; G. Waggoner 169; D. Edwards 178. Men’s High Series - G. Forbey 535; C. Haywood 472; J. Beckwith 455; W. Birman The 2002-2003 Hastings' seventh grade boys' basketball team, (front from left) Curtus Cowels. Kyle McNeary. robert Caddie. Corey Jewett, Garrett Harris, Stephen Tolger. Ken Quick, (second row) manager Kyle Pierce, Jordan Bailey, Tyler Eaton. Dylan Cuddahee. Eric Haney, Austin Baade, Patrick Gillispie. Nick Peck, Jordan Hambin, manager AJexiadBuss, (thiw^ayfr ifiara Dunkelberger. David Jackson, Michael Peterson. Cody Caldwell. Jon Peaurach, Scott Wilson, Dylan Bowman, Chris White. Justin Vonderhoff, manager Ashley Wasner, (back row) Coach Stan Kirkendall. Andrew Matthews. Derrick McKee, Josh Jevicks, Ryan Cain. Ryan Vogel, Jacob Wescott. Eric Treadwell, manager Ashley Peck, and Coach Pat Cottson. The 2002-2003 Panthers drop a pair, but coach likes growth Hastings' eighth grade boys' basketball team, (front from left; manager Erin Fluke, manager Erika Swartz, manager Katee McCar­ thy, manager Chelsea Siska, (second row) Seth Beduhn, Michael McGandy. Mitchell Gahan. Alex Kimble. David Cole. Justin Carroll. Justin Jorgensen. Keton Rose. Bryce Stanhope, (third row) Jordan Tyrrell, Scott Homrich, NOTICE PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: interested citizens to serve on the Statue requires that membership include a crimi­ nal defense attorney, a member of the business Tuthill, Jeremy Redman. Brandan King. community, a citizen at large and a member of the Corey Speer, Nate Brady, Andrew Cud- communications media. Barry County is specifical­ dahee, Richard Nevins, (back rew) ly seeking citizens who meet this criteria. Applications may be obtained at the County Bryan Skedgell. Craig Lord. Matt Teun­ Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse essen, Kelcey Edwards. Jerin Voshell. and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on January 20, Jeremy Lancaster, and Coach Patrick 2003. Sunday Night Mixed Sunday Snoozcrs 47.5; Thunder Alley 44; Happy Hookers 41; Racing Buddies 39.5; Goof Balls 38, Red Dog 38; 4 Horse­ men 37; Thee Froggers 34.5; Pinheads 33; Sandbaggers 23. Women's High Games & Series - M. Kirchen 231-541; E Hammontrcc 187-495; A. Hubbell 189-475; K. Stenberg 165-449; K. Thompson 167-353; A. Christie 198; M. Snyder 174. Men’s High Games & Series - E Behmdt 227-602; K. Hammontrcc 224­ 588; B. Hubbell 204-566; B. Falconer 191 - HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 2003 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS 7:00 p.m. 7XX) p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.ra. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. dwellings advertised 7 XX) p.m. 7 XX) p.m. 7 00 pjn. 7 XX) pm. 7XX) p.m. 7 XX) p.m Meetings are subject to cancellation if a meeting is not required •Denotes a joint meeting with the ZBA and Township Board Linda Eddy-Hough nope townsnip uterx BOWLING SCORES CITY OF HASTINGS Tuesday Mixed Yankee Zephyr 7-1; Consumers Concrete 6-2; Woodland’ Sales 5-3; TVCCU 3-5; An ordinance to add Section 54-83, to Division 2, of Article III, of Chapter 54, of the Hastings Code of 1970, as amended, to prohibit the possession or concealment of weapons at certain buildings In the City of Hastings, authorizing certain exceptions, and providing for penalties. Tuesday Trios Shirley's Chuckwagon 44.5-27.5; Kenny Lee Builders 39.5-32.5; Cook Jackson 39­ 33; Bob's Grill 39-33; Piece of Cake 37.5­ 34.5; Trouble 36-36; Secbers Auto Bodt 35-37; 3 Blind Mice 33.5-38.5; CB's 30.5­ 41.5; Millers Escalating 25.5-46.5. High Games & Series - D. James 175; M. Whitehead 175; S. Pennington 161; M. Sears 225: L. Trumble 169-504; T. Redman 222; T. Brown 190:1. Potter 177; B. Hayes 191; P. Ramey 156; V. Green 156; J. Phillips 183; T. Franklin 154; J. Rice 172; S. Vandenberg 194-556; A. Arends 154; R. Miller 158. July 10. 2003 August 14,2003 September 11,2003 Octobers, 2003 November 13. 2003 December 11. 2003 Hope Township Hall 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49056 269-948-2464 Purgiel. Hastings City Bank 2-6; Bye I -7. Women's High Game - D. Service 193. Wednesday P.M. Nashville 5 Plus 42; Hair Care Center 42; Eye and ENT 37; Railroad Street Mill 35; Mace's Pharmacy 33; Secbers 30; Armour Auction 28.5; Girrbach’s 24.5. Women’s High Games & Series - K. Becker 203-558; S. Pennington 177-500; G. Otis 178-476; B. Maker 169461; B. Smith 144-417; J. Kasinsky 161-408; D. Bums 154-406; J. Hansen 158-403; B. Blakely 185; R. McComb 162; H. Penning­ ton 148. Friday Night Mixed Heads Out 46-30; Brushworks 45-31; One Old One 41 -35; Winter Golfing 41-35; We re A Mess 40^36; Ten Pins 39-37; Mercy 39-37; 4 of a Kind 38-38; Viatec 37­ 39; Trouble x 4 36-36; Oops 36-40; Gutter Dusters 36-40; We Don’t Care 35.5-36.5; Bad Habit II 34-42; 4 Fools 33-43; Now Who's Up 33-35; Who's Up 32-44; All But One 31.5-44.5. Women's High Games & Series - E Johnson 170; G. Cochran 168-404; N. Hook 179-498; S. Pennington 165; J. Mad­ den 193-529; O. Gillons 163; L Rentz 170; P. Ramey 201-504; T. Bush 182; B. West 164;G.Meaney 188; L Potter 174; L Gray 123. Men's High Games & Series - J. Barlimus 224; D. Curtis 211-552; D. Fuss 143; R. Lancaster 181 -496; T. Gow 205-574; C. Pennington 201-577; B. Falconer 224-553: J. Gillons 191-509; C. Martin 215-557; A. Taylor 206-568; B. Ramey 167; BJ West 200; W. VanDenberg 141; K. Mcaney 213­ 556; B. Ripley 174; E Phillips 179-509. C. Gray 186-535; G. Mcsccar 204; J. Barnum 204. All above meetings will be held at: Coach Rich Nauta, A.J. Singleterry. Matt Donnini. Tom Peck, Mike Bekken Bowlerettes Bennett Industries 40-32: Carlton Center Bulldozing 38.5-33.5; Railroad Street Mill 38-34; Dean's Dolls 34.5-37.5; Kent Oil & Propene 33-59. Hecker Agency 32-40. — High Games & Series - N. Goggins 159-405; S. Merrill 203-504; S. Drake 164­ 445; S. Dunham 153-427; D. Coencn 132­ .164; L. Elliston 194-546; B. Maker 175. January 9. 2003 February 13. 2003 March 13. 2003’ April 10.2003 May 8. 2003 June 12 2003 Community Corrections ? >ard. Zach Conner, Jesse Elwood. Anthony Thursday Mixed Cook-Jackson 463; Three Frogs 41.5; Hastings Bowl 38.5; King Pins 38; Middle Lakers 35; Last Minute 30: Who's Up 28; Just Us 225. Men’s High Games & Series - C. Van­ Houten 214-556; J. Reffctt 212-528; C. Mugridge 192-499; R. Frey 173-468; F. Wagner 191-164; K. Leiter 277; B. Akers |76;C. Haywood 171; B. Hasman 159. Women's High Games & Series - S. VandenBurg 190-546; M. Hodges 195-476; S. Merrill 167-471; H. Senice 178-466; L Miller 145-408; O. Gillons 160-426; S. Mc­ Kee 219; S. Patch 169. 541; B. Allen 232-531; B. Christie 167­ 446; J. Bart im us 209; G Snyder 190; R. Boze 174; B. Drayton 169. the Michigan Civil Rights Act The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking 476; D. Drake 527; B. Hasman 474; L Brandt 577; B. Terr}* 477; B. Adgate 450; C. Baker 508; G. Waggoner 486; D. Ed­ uards 476. Ike Delton vanity volleyball team dropped games with Vicksburg and Com­ stock last Thursday. Jan. 9. in Vicksburg, but Coach Rhonda Sturgeon said she could sec the silver lining around the clouds. "Even though the scores don't show it, our level of play was excellent." said Stur­ geon. The Panthers fell to Comstock 15-5. 15­ 4. and to Vicksburg 15-7.15-9. "What got us in trouble was wc made some mental mistakes at the wrong times and wc had difficulty keeping the serve," said Sturgeon. Jess Font didn't have any trouble however, she connected well on ail of her service attempts throughout the eve­ ning. Sturgeon said that Jen Glenn. Sam Dou­ bledee. Roxann Huisman, and Christine Charron all played excellent defense. Also. Jen Young along with Huisman did an ex­ cellent job al the net putting up blocks. “Our team is slowly imptoving game by game.” says Sturgeon. "Wc are committed to making this a great season. I am ex­ tremely proud of the way the team played." The Panthers will attempt to continue their growth with a league match at Paw Paw Thursday Jan. 9. After that. Delton hosts the seven-team DK Invitational Satur­ day Jan. 11. Ordinance #363 A complete copy of Ordinance 363 is available tor inspection at the City Clerk's Once Cry Hal. 201 E State Street. Hastings Michigan HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 2003 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS January 16. 2003 February 20. 2003 March 13. 2003' April 17 2003 May 15. 2003 June 19. 2003 7 oo p.m 700pm 7 00 p m 700 p.m. 7 00pm 7 00 p m July 17. 2003 August 21. 2003 September 18. 2003 October 16. 2003 November 20. 2003 December 18. 2003 7:00 pm 7 00pm 7:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 pm All above meetings will be held at Tfks ordinance shall take ettect and shall be in lutl force from the ck-te ot its pubkcation m the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter tor the City of Hastings Moved by May. second by Wood that Ordinance No 363 be adopted Yeas Wood. Tubbs May. McIntyre. Kteman. Jasperse Hawkins. Bleam and Campbell Nays. None Hope Township Hall 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49056 269-948-2464 Meetings are subject to cancellation it a meeting is not required ‘Denotes a jomi meeting with the Planning Commission and Township Board Absent None I. Evenl G hUnshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy ot an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 13th day ol January 2003 is available at the City Clerk's Offee Everll G. Manahum ________ City Clerk Unde Eddy-Hough Hope Township Clerk �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 16. 2003 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condbons of a mortgage made by Bradley L Dutmer. a married person and Carne M Dutmer. a married person (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 12. 2001. and recorded on September 18. 2001 in Document 41068592 m Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the data hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY­ EIGHT AND 95/100 dollars ($138.868.95). delud­ ing interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power ot safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 pjn., on February 20. 2003. Said premises aro situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 3 North. Rango 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 33, thence East 17 rods for the place of beginning, thence East 12 2/10 rods, thence South 69 2/10 rods, thence West 30 2/10 rods, thence North 37 1/10 rods, thence East 17 rods, thence North 32 rods to lhe place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: January 16. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200234905 Team F (2/6) TMBRRMB ADEST CQLJLEGTQB ATTEMPTING. IQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, PLEASE CONTACT Q*JR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BFI OW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SAIF Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathleen A Mann, a married woman and Ora D. Mann, a married man, hus­ band and wife, Io Concord Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated October X. 1997 and record­ ed November 20. 1997 in Document number 1004420, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Banker's Trust Company of California, as Custodian or Trustee by assign­ ment dated October 30. 1997 and recorded on June 19. 1998 In Document number 1013775. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Saty-One Thousand Eight HuMrad Ninety-Four and 55/100 Dollars ($61,894.55) todudtog interest at the rate ol 12.79% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:0O p.m. on February 13,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Barry. Barry County. Mkhigan. and are desenbed A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of the North­ west 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 feet along the West line of said Section 18 to a port which lies 388 feet North of the North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section; thence North 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds. East 30 69 feet to the center ot Highway M-43, and the true point of beginning; thence Northeasterly 299.88 feet along the center ot sad highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees. 10 minutes. 20 seconds, East 298.75 feet; thence East 1206.5 feet more or less along the North Mne of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18, to the West 1/8 line of said section; thence North 664 feet more or less along said 1/8 line to the North line of said Section 18; thence East 427 feet along said North line of Section 18; thence South 936 feet; thence South 89 degrees. 29 minutes, 10 seconds West 1748 feet to the place of begin­ ning The redemption period shaH be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: January 9,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Banker's Trust Company ol California, as Custodian or Trustee . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ato No. 209 1536 Pub: 1/9-2/6 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUT Y. MORTGAGE SALE Harold E. Routt Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. Madden Jr. and Christy M. Madden, husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated July 23.2001 and recorded August 1.2001 in Doc* 1064016, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Two and 49/100 Dollars ($66 v42 49) including inter­ est at the rate of 10.9% per annum Under the power ot sale contained »n the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiff be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on January 30, 2003 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lou 1 and 2, Block 10. Darnel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan according to the recorded plat. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned to accordance witn MCLA §600 3241a. to which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: December 26. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Ametiquest Mortgage Corporation. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 214 0565 (1/23) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Defaults having been made the terms and con­ ditions of a certain Mortgage given by David Dawson of 4062 Patterson Road. Middtevile. Ml 49333, Mortgagor, to Sky Bank, successor by merger to Sky Bank - Mid Am Region fka Mid Am Bank C*Sky Bank*), an Ohio state chartered finan­ cial institution. Mortgagee, dated February 2. 2001, and recorded to the Office ol the Registrar ol Deeds lor the County ol Lenawee and Stale ot Michigan, on the 26th day of February, 2001, to instrument number 1055386. ?nd the said Mortgagee having elected under the terms of the said Mortgage to declare the entire principal and accrued interest thereon due. tod pursuant to which election there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the said Mortgage at the date of this Notice, for the principal, interest and property taxes paid by the Mortgagee, the sum of Thirtythree Thousand Three Hundred Five and 84/100 Dollars ($33,305.84). plus interest al the rale of 9.5000% per annum from January 6. 2003. and no suit or proceeding ot any kind whatsoever, having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, and the power of sale contained in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default. NOW THEREFORE. Notice ts hereby giver, that by virtue of the power of sale contained to said Mortgage and pursuant to the statues of the State of Mkhigan to such case made and provid­ ed, that on February 20, 2003 at 1:00 pjn. in the afternoon, local time, at the Barry County Courthouse to the City of Hastings. Michigan (that being the piece of holding Circuit Court to and for said County), said Mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale at pubfic auction to the highest bidder of the premises described to said Mortgage, or so as much as may be necessary to pay the amount due as aforesaid, with interest and al coats, charges and expenses, pursuant to law. and to the terms of said Mortgage, indudtog any sum which may be paid by the undersigned, at or before said sale for taxesAnsuranco, or neces­ sary to protect its interest to the premises, which said premises are described as foBows: Situated in County of Barry, Township of Thomapple. State ot Mnhigan described as: That Part of the West fractional 1/2 of the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 19 Town 4 North, Range 10 West, fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fraction­ al 1/4 of Section 13. Town 4, North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing al the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00' East 600.0 feet along the West line ot said Northwest 1/4 *o the place of beginning; thence continuing North 00 degrees 00* East 220.00 Feet; thence North 89 degrees 34* 10* East 196.0 Feet paralei with the South line of stad North West 112; thence South 00 degrees 00' West 70.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 34*10* East 198.0 feet parallel wrh the South Imo of said Northwest 1/2; th»nce South 00 degrees 00* West 70.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 34' 10* East 528.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00' West . 150.0 Feet; thence South 89 degrees 34* 10* West 726.0 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress and utility ove* the North 66 feet of the South 67 feet of said above described parcel. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of said sale, except that in the event that property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during the 30 days immediately follow­ ing the sale. Dated. January 6. 2003 Sky Bank, successor by merger to Sky Bank-Mid Ajn Region fka Mid Am Bank January 16. 23. 30. 2003 and February 6. 2003 (2/6) Lois E. Falconer HASTINGS - Harold E. Rouii. age 80, of Hastings, died Sunday. January 12, 2003 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born September 9, 1922 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Harold F. and Velma L. (Jackson) Routt Harold graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1940. He enlisted in the military in 1939 and served active duly in the United States Army from 1941 to 1945. Employment included. Olds in Lansing, Lansing Fire Department, National Business Services in Grand Rapids. Rouit Insurance Agency and Interstate Brands for 17 years retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, he was a sports enthusiast and loved to travel. Harold was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Robert. Surviving is Harolds wife of 57 years, Doris M. (Feager) Rouii of Hastings: daughter, Bobbi (Greg) Hoefler of Vermontville; son. Jeffrey Rouii of Laquintj. California; grandchildren, Markelle (Jason) Murton of Dewitt and Jason Hoefler of Hastings; three great grandchildren; nephews, Tom Routt of Florida and Robert Routt of Illinois. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Memorials can be made to charity's of one’s choice. Arrangements are made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Lucille W. Oliver DELTON - Lucille W. Oliver, of Deiion, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 12, 2003 in the company of her loving friends. She was born on October 10, 1912 in Kalamazoo, MI to Bernard S. Oliver and Addie M. (Wilkinson) Oliver. She attended elementary and high school in Kalamazoo and graduated from Western Michigan Teachers College. She earned her Masters Degree from University of Michigan. ; She dedicated.’her life co teaching children in the Kalamazoo Public Schools. In 1972 Lucille moved to the family farm at Delton to care for her mother. There she enjoyed gardening, bird watching, cross-country skiing and hiking in the woods. She was an animal lover, especially enjoying her Sheltie dogs, Bonnie, Lady and Freshic. She was a member of the Inland Lakes Garden Club, Bernard Historical Society, the Kalamazoo Retired School Personnel and Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her father in 1955 and her mother in 1986. She will be missed by her many surviving friends. Also surviving are cousins, Donna Perry of Lansing, Tom Oliver of Haslett, Jim Oliver of Kalamazoo and Sherilyn Surine of Vicksburg. Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place. Please join us on Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 12:00 P.M. at Williams-Gorcs Funeral Home in Delton, MI at a Memorial Service in celebration of her life. Memorial contributions may be made to Bernard Museum or Delton District Library. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton, Ml. HASTINGS - Mrs. Lois E. Falconer age 88, of Fighter Road, Hastings, died Sunday. January 12, 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Falconer was bom on September 3. 1914 in Casnovia. Michigan, the daughter of Robert & Izetta (Walmsley) Neil. She was raised in the Casnovia/Grant. MI areas and attended schools there. Her family settled in the Irving area of Barry County in the early 1920's. She was married to Bernard F. Falconer on October 28. 1933 in Angola. Indiana. She and her husband farmed on Fighter Road since 1938. She was a member of the Welcome Comers Ladies Aid Society, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Falconer is survived by daughter, Darlene Pickard of Hastings; son. Donald (Connie) Falconer of Hastings; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Marian Kowalczyk of Alto and Zona (James) Thomas of Hastings; sistersin-law, Reba Lydy and Lorraine Neil, both of Hastings; brother-in-law, Robert (Myrtle) Falconer of Hastings; nieces, nephews and a special friend, Mary Lou Davis. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Bernard Feb. 9, 1999; infant daughter, Doreen in 1936; son. Ben Falconer in 2000; son-in-law, William Pickard in 2000; granddaughter, Linda Falconer, four brothers & seven sisters. Services were held Wednesday. January 15, 2003 at 1:30 P.M. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Daniel D. Graybill officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery, Barry Co., MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I Violet M. (Sanash) Finnanger HASTINGS - Violet M. (Banash) Finnanger. age 94, of Hastings, died WOODLAND - Glendon "Curly" Curtis, age 71, of Woodland, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2003 after a courageous battle with cancer. Glendon was bom September 30. 1931 in Woodland to Sylvester and Vera (Ehart) Curtis. After graduating from Woodland High School in 1949, Glendon became a paratrooper with the U.S. Army. Curly was a skilled machinist for E.W. Bliss in Hastings for 43 years. Even in retirement. Curly kept busy painting and taking care of several yards in town. His work ethic has been instilled in each of his children and grandchildren. Some of his biggest smiles came from leaching his grandchildren how to fish and frying up some of the best Bluegills you ever ate. An avid sports fan, Glendon dedicated untold hours to caring for the ballpark in Woodland. His speed on the base paths was legendary. He was proud to have been honored by the Lakewood Athletic Association for his many years on the football chain gang and as a vocal supporter of Vikings sports teams. Glendon was preceded in death by his parents; nine brothers and sisters; and his grandson. Curtis White. He is survived by Betty (Classic), his wife of 46 years; his children. Tony (Linda) Curtis, Michael Curtis, Cindy (Steve) White and Doug (Stephanie) Curtis; granddaughters, Mallory, Amanda and Katie; grandsons, Christopher. Nicholas; and six brothers and sisters. Visitation will be Thursday. January 16. Friday. January 10. 2003 al Thomapple 2003 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. al lhe Koops Manor, :r, - She was bom in Chicago, Illinois, December 19, 1908 of Polish Immigrant parents, Anthony and Alexandra (Zuxoska) Banash. She moved to Grand Rapids, MI. where she attended St. Isidores Parochial School. She worked at Globe Knitting Mills in Grand Rapids. In Detroit, ML she worked as a Candy Dipper and attended Beauty School. She met Herman Finnanger, a construction superintendent of large buildings, such as schools, churches etc. They were married in St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. They resided in Hastings and built their home on Twin Lakes. After her husband's death and because of poor health, Violet took residence at Kountry Kitchen Retirement Home. In recent years she had resided at Thomapple Manor Nursing Home. She had been a collector of first edition books and was a lover of birds and animals. She is survived by a sistei, Eleanor Johnson and nephews. Christopher. Anthony and Bernard Banash. No services will be held. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Chapel in Luke Odessa. The funeral service will be held Friday. January 17. 2003 at 11:00 A M. al lhe Lakewood United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park. NOTICE The Hastings City/Bany County Airport Commission is seeking interested members of the general public to serve on the Airport Commission. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Harold E. Classic Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Grace Lavon Cook BONITA SPRINGS, FL. - Grace Lavon Cook, age 85, of Bonita Springs, FL., formerly of Lake Odessa, was taken home to join her beloved family on Saturday, January 11,2003. Grace is survived by her children, Lavon Bliesener of Bonita Springs. FL., Keith (Jill) Cook of Plano. TX.. Kendall (Nancy) Cook of Chesapeake, VA. and Lola (Dave) Dakin of Hastings; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband. Gaylord Cook; her parents. Hany and Mary Olive (Hoffman) Taylor; her grandson. Jay Cook; her great granddaughter, Jalae Dakin and her brother, Hubert Taylor. Visitation will be from 6-8 P.M. on Friday, January 17, 2003 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The funeral service will be held Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of lhe Hastings Free Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by lhe Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Daniel E. Blough Tuesday, January 28, 2003. THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! KARAOKE £ Freeport JK Shamrock Tavern 1-800-237-2379 9 P.M. tol A.M. SATURDAY January 18“ CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Hastings is seeking applicants to serve on a 9 member Citizens Advisory Committee to assist the Hastings Downtown Development Authority during the DDA Development and Financing Plan update process Qualified applicants must reside within the confines of the DDA District (as amended) Individuals interested in applying for this Advisory Council can obtain application forms at the Office of the City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 269-945-2468 Applications or letters of interest are due at the Office of the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on January 31. 2003. Mc'd by Mary-Oke's Karaoke Everil G. Manahum Crty Cleric JEROME, MI - Daniel E. Blough, age 70. of Jerome, MI. formerly of the Freeport area, passed away suddenly on Friday morning, January 10. 2003. Dan is survived by Dorothy Reeser, his longtime companion; his sons, Ervin Blough and Rocky Blough; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; his brothers, Ronnie Blough, Eldie Blough and Ed Blough and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Dorothy Blough; his wife, Beulah; his sons. Daniel Lee and Mike; his grandson, Eric and his sister, Elaine. A remembrance service was held Monday, January 13, 2002 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial took place in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 16. 2003 - Page 15 Kmart, continued from page 1 hive on our associates, customers and the communities where the stores are located,” Kmart CEO James Adamson said. “This was a difficult and painful decision. But this is a necessary and important step for Kmart as we prepare for our imminent emergence from Chapter 11 protection.” The corporation has promised to provide supplemental separation pay, extended benefits and job placement assistance to those affected by the closings. Kmart filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January of 2002. Two months later the company closed 283 underper­ forming units, including stores in Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. The stores were not making a profit for a number of rea­ sons, including high rent costs, stiff compe­ tition from other chain discount retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target, and changes in store demographics. The first round of store closings was expected to save the company $550 million in 2002 and $45 million annually thereafter. In those first closings, 22,000 Kmart employees lost their jobs. The latest closings included 266 Kmarts and Big Kmarts and 60 Kmart SuperCen­ ters in 44 states and Puerto Rico, plus one of the company’s 18 distribution centers. The closings are expected to improve the company’s cash flow by $500 million in 2003. They arc “intended to enhance the company’s financial and operating per­ formance by allowing it to further reduce costs, improve cash flow, streamline distri­ bution and focus its resources more effi­ ciently," according to a written sutement released Tuesday. Factors considered in store performance were sales, margin of profits, cash flow, the terms of store leases, surrounding competi­ tion, distance from distribution centers and the location and number of other Kmarts in the same market. Julian Day, Kmart president and chief operating officer, said “these closings re­ flect an emphasis on protecting and strengthening our competitive position in key strategic markets. To this end, we are planning an aggressive marketing cam­ paign to remind our current and prospective customers about the products, services and value that will continue to be available at more than 1,500 Kmart stores.” Stores targeted for closing will remain open until the bankruptcy court approves the corporation’s store closing plan and un­ til inventory clearance sales are completed. The company’s entire restructuring plan, including its store closings proposal and a proposal to obtain $2 billion in exit financ­ ing from three financial institutions, goes to the bankruptcy court in late January; the distribution center is slated to close in March. The restructuring and new financ­ ing will hopefully allow Kmart to emerge from bankruptcy by April 30, the company said. Chapter 11 reorganization protects com­ panies from creditors while a plan for pay­ ing off debt and increasing profitability is created and approved. During the past year Kmart has taken a number of steps in addition to closing un­ profitable stores to increase sales and re­ duce costs. The company has been accused of not establishing a strong market niche and not being different enough from competitors. Wal-Mart has established a niche as having low prices all the time, and Target has found a market as an upscale discount re­ tailer. Kmart’s focus has been to offer com­ petitively priced merchandise and also pro­ vide “celebrity" brand name merchandise such as Jaclyn Smith and Jill Ireland ap­ parel, Martha Stewart home furnishings and Disney and Sesame Street merchan­ dise. Last February the company launched a new advertising campaign “focused on es­ tablishing a dear brand positioning for the company." according to a statement made by the company at the time. The campaign. with a theme of “Kmart, the stuff of life,” sought to show consumers that the retailer meets their needs and wants “by under­ standing how they live and what matters to them.” The company conducted research tlttt in­ dicated that mothers, the primary shoppers at Kmart, want “more than just low prices or fun brands” — they want “a store that understands their lives,” stores that make them fee! they belong, and stores that fea­ ture everything they need in their everyday lives. The research also showed that “our Afri­ can American and Hispanic shoppeis are among Kmart's most loyal customers,” the statement said. As a result, the company said it would develop a multicultural adver­ tising campaign aimed at African Ameri­ cans and Hispanics. Last May the corporation got rid of a number of high-level executives to reduce overhead and costs. In August the company further slashed its senior ranks, eliminating 400 positions at corporate headquarters and 50 positions elsewhere in the country. The company also implemented other cost-cut­ ting measures, such as eliminating low-pri­ ority projects, redesigning work processes, •onsolidating workloads and selling three corporate airplanes. This past October the company reported that store sales had improved “signifi­ cantly" in September and the first half of October due to successful promotions and in-store initiatives. Part of the sales increase was attributed to “the progress we have made in staying in stock in high volume and advertised mer­ chandise,” according to the October state­ ment. “In a recent test in the Chicago market,” the company stated, “managers at 10 Kmart stores were given more autonomy to order and replenish high-volumc merchandise, as well as merchandise featured in the compa­ ny’s weekly sales circulars. Sales at these stores were approximately 10 to 12 percent better than the chain during the test pe­ riod.” . In December, Kmart followed other re­ tailers struggling to increase Christmas sales volume by enticing shoppers into the stores with deep discounts on selected mer­ chandise. “Our challenge as a promotional retailer is to use aggressive event and pricing strategies aimed at driving store traffic and winning our customers back,” Day said a few days before Christmas. “We are en­ couraged by consumer reaction to our ex­ clusive merchandise offerings, including the new JOE BOXER and Martha Stewart Everyday Holiday collections that were available to our customers this holiday sea­ son.” The JOE BOXER clothing line was “the most successful launch in the compa­ ny’s history,” Chief Financial Officer Al Koch said. While reported sales for the chain have been down compared to last year, the com­ pany was “encouraged” by December sales. Day said, “particularly in light of the ex­ tremely challenging economic environment nationwide. While sales were softer than we had planned, the company clearly bene­ fited from our ongoing efforts” to reduce costs, improve inventory availability in stores and raise profit margins. In spite of the deep discounting of some items, Dpy said Tuesday, profits did not de­ crease this December compared to last year’s Christmas season. Adamson said Tuesday that “we have made considerable progress over the past year in attacking many of the systemic problems that have plagued Kmart’s per­ formance for a long time, dearly, we con­ tinue to face many challenges, both within our organization and in a difficult eco­ nomic environment that has not been kind to many retailers. We are encouraged by our successes. We are confident we will continue to build momentum and make de­ monstrable gains in the years ahead.” VETERANS, continued from page 2 nappie Kellogg School District for 23 years before she retired last year. She and her husband, Bruce, have a mar­ ried daughter. The Steiners share their home with Holly’s mother, Emily VanMa­ tre. Holly Steiner was actively involved in 4­ H for about 30 years. She was a leader of the Trail Dusters 4-H club. She said it was a gencia’ club, but it also had a horse club * and we had kids who showed beef, rabbits and hogs and then we had crafts. “Every Monday night we would meet in the Community Building when it was here in Hastings or out at the Fairgrounds and have crafts for anybody in the county that wanted to come. I did that for years,” she said. Steiner welcomes county veterans who need help to stop by the Veterans Office, located on the third floor of the County Courthouse in Hastings. “We’re here to senice them.” Current hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday. Is and relatives in stories from their na. Give them a ASCRIPTION stings BANNER. Graphics at 945-9554 LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the terms and con­ ditions ol a Mortgage made by BRAD L BELKA and PENNY BELKA, husband and wife, of 1559 Bender Road. M.ddtevilte Michigan 49333. to CHOICEONE BANK, a Michigan banlung corpo­ ration. of 109 East Division. Sparta. Michigan. 49345. Mortgagee The Mortgage is dated March 12. 2002. and is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on May 28. 2002, in Liber 1081035 of Mortgages The sum claimed lo be due and owing on the Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is Onj Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eight Dollars and 51/100ths ($149,808.51) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 13th day of February. 2003. at 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon, local time, said Mortoage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the East door of the Courthouse at 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holdng Circuit Court in said County), of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary lo protect its interest Said premises are situated in Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan and are oesenoeo as ronows. Beginning at a point on the East line ol Section 4. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, distant North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 528 00 feet from the East 1/4 comer ol said Section: thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds West 330 00 leel; thence South 00 oegrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 132.00 feet; thence south 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds East 330.00 feet to said East line; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds. West 132 00 feet along said East line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement lor public highway pur^ses over the Easterly 33 feet thereof tor Bender Road. PPN: 08-016-004-014-10 Commonly known as 1559 Bender Road, Middlevine. Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241, in which case the redemptton period shaH be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: January 2. 2003 ChoiceOne Bank. Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen. Attorney tor ChoiceOne Bank Law, Weathers & Richardson. P.C. 333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 800 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504 06322 (187) 186731 01 (1/30) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACffVS SOLITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bertram C. Wiggins and Karen A. Wiggins (original mort­ gagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 19.1998, and recorded on September 8. 1998 in Liber Document No 1017562 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Homeside Lending, Inc., a Division of Washing­ ton Mutual Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated August 16. 1998, which was recorded on September 23,1998. in Document No. 1018333. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND 27/100 dollars ($71,128.27). inducing interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml, at 1XX) pm., on January 30, 2003. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, wto are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 30. Town 2 North. Rwge 10 West; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds West on the West Sectton line. 665.38 feet to the North line of the South half of the North half of the Northwest fractional quarter of said Section 30; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East on the North fine of said South half of the North half. 971.00 feet to the place al beginning of this description; thence continuing South 89 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East on said line, 950 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds West parallel to the West Section line. 661.84 feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes 16 seconds West on the South line of said South half of the North haff. 500.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East. 304.00 1eet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes 16 seconds West 450.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East. 357.84 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress, egress and public utili­ ties over the North 66 feet of the South 1(X feet of the above parcel. Together with an easemc .t lor inpreos and ogress and public utilities ever a 66 root w.ue strip of land, the South line being described as commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of the above described parcel of land; thence North 00 degrees minutes 44 seconds East 38.0 feet to the place of beginning of said ease­ ment; thence the South line of said easement runs North 89 degrees 23 minutes 16 seconds West. 1921 0 feet to the West Section line and the point of ending of said easement. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 3G«O0 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200225713 Team J (1/16/03) 081845-8554 for dCZWAdsl Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN wXL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEA?' CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Veronica S Lovelace (original mortgagors) to Countywide Home Loans. Inc d/b/a Americas Wholesale Lender Mortgagee dated November 22 1999, and recorded on November 23. 1999 in Document No 1038365 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 25/100 dollars ($13,685 25). including interest at 7 750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m . on February 13.2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 56. Lynden Johncock Plat No. 1. as record­ ed in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 93. Orangevile Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600,3241a. in which case the redemption period shad be 30 days from the date ot such safe. Dated: January 9, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200233458 Team X (1/30) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN F O R MATI O N WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Kay A. Gray, a Single Woman (<x\./nal mortgagors) to Bank One. NA f/k/a/ NBD Bank. Mortgagee, dated July 16, 1997, and recorded on July 22. 1997 in Liber 702 on Papi 527 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on wtJch mortgage there is claimed to be duo a! the cate hereof the sum of TWENTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINE AND 68/100 dollars ($20,609.68). including inter­ est at 6.250% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m„ on February 14.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 70 and the East 1/2 of Lot 69 of Arnetts Resort at Mill Lake According to the Recorded Plat Thereof. As Recorded in Uber 2 of Plats. Page 33 The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption penod sha 11 be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 16. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns, Ml 48025 Fite #200234721 Team G (2/6) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2002-23594-DE Estate of Arthur L DeF^ids Date of birth 06/16/1920 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Arthur L DeFieids. who lived at 2707 Crete Dove. Delton. Michigan died 1VI8/2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate wiH be forever barred unless presented to Violet Tote®. named person­ al representative or proposed personal represen­ tative. or to both the probate court at 11450 Kmosbury Rd , Delton and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Dated: 01/07/2003 Jill Humphreys Steete (P53335) 10125 S M-43 Highway. Surte 14 Delton. Ml 49046 (269) 623-4775 Volet Tolies , 11450 Kingsbury Rd. Delton. Ml 49046 (269) 623-2686 (1/16) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David C Smith and Laurie A. Smith, husband and wife, to United Companies Lendtog Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 5.1999 and recorded February 16. 1999 m Uber 1025237, Page 1. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Watts Fargo Bank M nnesota. NA, as Trustee tor Certificate hold­ ers of Dear Steams Asset Backed Securities. Inc Asset Backed Certificates, senes 2000-2by assignment submrtted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three and 50/100 Dollars ($123,573.5) including interest at the rate of 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Slate of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiO be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Micftigan at 1 00 pm on January 30, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence North 00 degrees 32 minutes West, along the East line of said Section 23. a distance ol 1385.00 feet, thence West along the North line of WiHson Drive 660 00 feet to the true place of beginning, thence continuing West along said North line. 366 67 feet, thence North 00 degrees 32 minutes West, parallel with the East section line. 594 00 feet; thence East parallel with the North line of said Willson Drive. 366 67 feet, thence South 00 degrees 32 minutes West 594.00 feet to the place of beginning The redemption penod sha# be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property ts determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shal be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sate tn the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: December 26. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES ’’C Attorneys tor Weis Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A., as Trustee tor Certificate holders of Bear Stearru Asset Backed Securities. Inc Asset Backed Certificates, series 2000-2 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 199 0621 (1/23) WELCOME TO MtWrZf A NEW YEAR! Allow KCC to help you make 2003 your most productive year ever... Attend college locally, conveniently, and at surprisingly affordable cost at the Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings. Day and evening class sections are available in numerous curricular areas, beginning on or after January 13th. Anatomy Physiology Business Computers Human Services Biology UtGTVG -Io aazos v<vj-Iceilon Communications History Humanities Philosophy Psychology Sociology And many others. There is still time to enroll, but you must act NOW!!! (269) 948-9500 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 16. 2003 COURT NEWS: Two Hastings brothers of convicted co­ caine dealer Timmy Rosenberg were in Barry County District Court recently to face charges they intimidated a potential witness against their brother last June. But after witness Steve Hcacock testified that he delivered a different message to the alleged victim, Donald Milligan, than Tommy Rosenberg requested. Judge Gary Holman dismissed lhe charge against the 34-ycar-old Hastings man. Jimmy John Rosenberg, 32, however, was bound over to appear in Barry County Circuit Court Feb. 6 after Milligan testified that the younger Rosenberg allegedly grabbed him by the arm at the Old Town Tavern and told him to keep his...mouth shut. “I thought that meani there could be re­ percussions against me, my family and my business," said Milligan. “I look it that they cou'd cum my bam with all my tools in it. or my house with me and my family inside or anything they had the will to do.'' Milligan said he had been told by his at­ torney that he would need to testify against Tim Rosenberg last June because Milligan is accused by buying cocaine from Rosen­ berg. Milligan testified that he did not tes­ tify against Tim Rosenberg after the al­ leged threat. "They're bigger than me,” said Milligan. “I'm not the kind of person to get into fights. I break easily.” Tommy and Jimmy Rosenberg were si­ multaneously arrested at separate locations by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police on the charges early last month. In other recent court business: • One felony count of aggravated stalk­ ing charged against Middleville Baby Bliss owner Charles Lee Edkins was dismissed Jan. 2. Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill confirmed last week. Edkins, however, remains on probation in Kent County for a similar offense, McNeill said. “Recent evidentiary problems arising in the People’s case likely preclude proof of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt a1 trial, although the People are comfortable with the culpability of the defendant’s actions." said McNeill on a court document dismiss­ ing the charge. The charge was dismissed without preju­ dice meaning the case could be re-opened at a later date. "It's not that it didn't happen." said McNeill. “It’s more of a ’he said, she said’ situation.” He added that no v iolcncc was alleged. • Janet Marshall, 47, of Prairieville, a former law secretary charged with one mis­ demeanor count of embezzling between $200 and $1,000 was not prosecuted. Marshall was arraigned on the charge Sept. 23 in Barry County District Court but lhe charge was subsequently dismissed af­ ter Marshall paid restitution to her former employers. • Terry VanScoy, 32, of Hudsonville, formerl of Woodland Township, was sen­ tenced to serve five years to 15 years in prison on each of three convictions of sexu­ ally molesting two girls under the age of 13. The court has recommended to the Michigan Department of Corrections that VanScoy not be granted parole. Three additional charges were dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea to the three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct. “I’m sorry for what I did," said VanScoy in coun Thursday. “That doesn't begin to undo the damage you did,” said Judge James Fisher. “Most drug addicts and alcoholics in this country were sexually assaulted as children." • Jcrrid Risk, 18. of Hastings, stood mute to a charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly raping a 14-ycar-old girl in Carlton Township Oct. 18. A not guilty plea was entered in his be­ half and a Jan. 30 pretrial conference was Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! Help Wanted JANITORIAL: floor clean­ ing. Looking for full time person to clean & buff kcal retail food store 3rd shift, $8 an hour to start. Dental, 401K. Call Jim 877-270-2111 ext. 115. FOR SALE 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1200sq. ft. home in good condition, Middleville schools. $19,900 OBO. 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The staff at Willov. brook Meadows were just wonderful. Their love and care of Dad was magnificent. The Barn' County Hospice were also wonderful caregivers and were so supportive of our family. So many people telephoned, sent cards de said prayers for us and for that wc are thankful. Dr. Barnett was so helpful, the staff at Pennock Hospital were kind and caring as were the Lake Odessa and Mercy Ambulance Sendees. We want to thank Koops Funeral Chapel for the meaningful committal service as well as pastor Mark Lipscomb for his support of the family and his part in the committal sen ice. Pleas accept our grateful thanks. The fanulv of Carl Jackson. \ uloi/ioli \ e 1998 PONTIAC BONNE­ VILLE: 4 door, al) power, CD player, spoiler. Excellent condition, 140,000 miles, $4,800. (269)948-8615 after 6pm. '95 BUICK REGAL: 2dr. V­ 6, sunroof, A/C, CD/tape player, 80K, $6,000 obo. 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I Alate FOR SALE BY OWNER: Village of Middleville - 605 Bernard. 3 Bedrooms with wood floors, 2 baths, 2352sq. ft., tri-level w/unfinished 4th level, family room with fireplace, A/C, in-ground heated pool, large comer lot on nice cul-de-sac. This house has lots of extras, $149,000/offer. Call for de­ tails, (269)795-8828 or (616)893-6098. Hn\int W S< 11 n < • Michael Main. 32, of Delton, was scheduled to be tried on one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct on Feb. 10, March 17 or April 21. whichever date first becomes available. The incidents arc alleged to have oc­ curred between 1998 and 1999. • Mark Babcock, 20, of Wayland, had his sentencing on one count of conspiracy to maintain a drug house involving hazardous waste and one count of possession of meth­ amphetamine delayed until March 20. Babcock is accused of conspiring with Jason Wyatt and Jay Ritchie to commit the offenses Sept. 26 in Orangeville Township. If Babcock complies with probationary terms, additional charges including delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine, a 20-year felony, will be dismissed in ex­ change for his guilty pica. He is also ordered to pay $720 for a pro­ bation oversight fee and $500 court costs. “You have 2 1/2 months to give me some reason not to put vou in prison in March," said Judge James Fisher to Bab­ cock. “The guidelines indicate a prison sen­ tence.” Wyatt. 19, of Shelbyville, also had his sentence delayed until March 20. “If there is any time to make major change in your life, this is it,” Fisher told Wyatt. “If you don’t show up in March, that’s a new felony.” Ritchie, 21, of Shelbyville, will be tried on charges of operating a methampheta­ mine lab involving hazardous waste, two counts of controlled substance, one count of delivery and manufacture of metham­ phetamine and one count of using a firearm in the psoscssion of a felony. A motion lo suppress evidence filed on .Mobile llonn \ 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. • Kenneth Gustafson of Grand Rapids pleaded no contest Monday just as his trial was about to begin to one count each of ac­ costing a child for immoral purpose and in­ decent exposure. He is set to be sentenced on the convic­ tions Feb.13. Ritchie’s behalf was denied at a hearing in Barry County Circuit Court Monday. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS: AKC registered, pa­ rents OFA certified, 1st shots 6l dew claws removed, $375. Call (269)948-9643. scheduled. Court appointed defense attorney David Kuzava’s motion to withdraw from the case due to a break down in communication with Risk was granted. Frank Hillary was appointed lo represent Risk, who is being held in the Barry County Jail. x DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE: professional carpet & upholstery cleaning al af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa & Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035. National .\d\ CUSTOMER SERVICE TELEPHONE OPERATOR: to $12/hr. Good people skills! Friendly office! (616)949-2424 Jobline DATA ENTRY/TYP1ST: to $12.50/Hr. + benefits Need many, permanent. (616)949­ 2424 Jobline fee. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (FOOD MANUFACTUR­ ER): to $10.45/hr. + benefits. (616)949-2424 Joblme fee KING LOG BED: Amish built w/firm mattress set (rustic look). Bought, never used. Cost $1,200 - Sell $199. (517)626-7089_____________ ROUTE DRIVER (bread & beverage): to $450/wk. Ben­ efits, local. Will train. (616)949-2424 Joblme fee QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. New mattress set Cost $1,000 - sell $185 (517)626-7089 STOCKER/WAREHOL’SE: to $17.33/hour ♦ benefits, k> cal, need now! (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee. ■ Timothy Nelson, 30, of Clarksville, was sentenced tu serve one year in jail with credit for 95 days served, 24 months proba­ tion and community service work on his conviction of third degree home invasion. Nelson is accused of breaking into a Thomapple Township home Sept. 30 with Jonathan Richardson to commit malicious destruction of property in retaliation against the homeowner. In exchange for the dismissal of addi­ tional charges. Nelson agreed to testify truthfully against Richardson. Richardson, 20, of Clarksville, pleaded guilty, however, to second degree home in­ vasion. He is set to be sentenced Feb. 6. Crash Into building leads to arrest HASTINGS - A Hastings business owner was arrested for drunk driving Saturday af­ ter the car she was driving collided with the Superette party store building on North Michigan Avenue. The 29-year-old woman told police she was driving her 2000 Grand Prix into lhe store's parking lot from northbound North Michigan Avenue when her car slid into the building causing a piece of lhe building's wood trim to break and damaging the car's front end. The woman reportedly entered the store, reported the accident to the clerk and pur­ chased breath mints while waiting for police to arrive. Officers reported that the woman registered a .13 percent bodily alcohol content on a chemical breath test. "(Woman) said she'd had a couple of drinks earlier in the day," police reported. The suspect's name is being withheld because she was not arraigned as of press time Wednesday. Six suspects Identified in burglaries HASTINGS - Warrants are pending against three of six people believed to be in­ volved in several break-ins through the Hastings area, including at the Hastings Middle School, Hastings High School, Northeastern Elementary School. Southeastern Elemen­ tary School and Barry County Lumber. The two latest break-ins were discovered Jan. 4 at the two elementary schools, said Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. “Wc believe the suspects entered with the intent of locating and taking money and valuables,” said Leedy. Later that day. an officer noticed a suspicious vehicle in the Hastings City Hall park­ ing lol. ' “Wc think they were here to see how many police cruisers were in the lot. When con­ fronted and identified, they turned out to be our suspects." said Leedy. “They told offi­ cer Dennis Lajcak they were looking for Officer (Jeremy) Shaffer. The information was forwarded to officer Shaffer, who went lo tak lo one of the subjects at his residence.” While there, Shaffer noted similar footwear to the impressions left in the snow at the elementary schools, Leedy said. “Officer Shaffer interviewed the 16-ycar-old suspect and he was able to obtain a con­ fession lo the two break-ins (at the elementary schools),” said Leedy. “He also admitted to doing B and Es elsewhere through the city." The suspects admitted lo breaking into lhe high school three times and the middle school once, said Leedy. “They also admitted responsibility for breaking into the concession stand (at the high school), one attempted break-in and one break-in in the Delton area," Leedy said. Only a small amount of stolen properly has been recovered. The investigation contin­ ues. “ Two arrested on felony warrants ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - John Olivarri Montes and Thomas Olivarri Montes, both 38, were arrested on felony warrants by the Michigan State Police and Barry County Sheriffs Department Jan. 8, according to a preliminary report. John Montes was charged with one count of felony blackmail and one count of as­ saulting police, also a felony. He is free on 10 percent of $20,000 bond. ihomas Montes is chaigcd with one count each ot obstruction of justice and resisting and obstructing police, both felonies. He is free on 10 percent of $10,000 bond. Both are set to appear in Barry County Dis­ trict Court Jan. 15. No other information was available. Three hurt in head-on crash CARLTON TOWNSHIP - Three children were taken to Pennock Hospital with mi­ nor cuts, one of which was described as a gash to the head Saturday after two cars col­ lided on Coats Grove Road at Barber Road at about 2 p.m., according to preliminary re­ ports. No other information was available from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Po­ lice. Snowmobile mishap is false alarm YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A report that a snowmobile had fallen into open water on Gun Lake Saturday turned out to be a false alarm, according to Deputy Richelie Spencer of the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Spencer said her department was dispatched when a man thought he saw one of two • Nelson Smith, 36, of Grand Rapids, was scheduled to be tried either Feb. 24, March 10 or April 14, whichever date first becomes available, on a charge of operating a garden tractor under the influence on East Mill Street in Hastings May 26. oncoming snowmobiles disappear. The Barry County Dive Team, the Thomapple Township Emergency Services hover­ craft and Aeromcd Helicopter were notified but the search was called off when no sec­ ond set of tracks was found and no one was reported missing. • Richard Reavis, 31, of Newton, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of methamphetamine and at­ tempted carrying of a concealed weapon in exchange for the dismissal of a felony fire­ arms charge. He could be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in prison and or a $15,000 fine when he is sentenced Feb. 13. MICHIGAN - A reported federal government threat to withhold nearly $10 million from the state if legislators don’t lower the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers from .10 to .08 could cause a statewide crack down on drunk driving. According to a published report, a 170-pound person needs four drinks within an • Rickey Gouin, 20, of Delton, was sen­ tenced to serve 90 days in jail on his con­ viction of violating probation on an assault and batter conviction. He was also sen­ tenced to time served for violating proba­ tion on a conviction of assault with a dan­ gerous weapon. • Kimberly Nelson, 19, of Newaygo, was granted probation under the terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. She was also given a three month suspended jail sentenced on the charge of filing a false re­ port of felony criminal sexual conduct. Nelson was arrested by Det. Sgt. David Oakland after she admitted to lying to po­ lice about being raped by a 20-year-old stu­ dent of the Michigan Career Technical In­ stitute on Pine Lake. Oakland said Nelson had reported to a Barry County Sheriffs Deputy that she had been forcibly raped on Nov. 7 at the school. Nelson could have been sentenced to serve a maximum of four years in prison. Had the man she allegedly accused been prosecuted and convicted, he could have been sentence to life in prison. • Kenneth Miller, 21. of Battle Creek, was given one year on probation and 30 days in jail on his conviction of failing to register as a sex offender by failing to change his address with local law enforce­ ment, a four-year felony. State may crack down on drunk drivers hour to reach the stricter limit of .08 percent. The news comes on the heals of a newly released report that daily alcohol intake can be good for your health by reducing the risk of heart disease. Emergency vehicle law reminder issued MICHIGAN - Police, fire and ambulance officials are reminding motorists that they are required by law to change lanes if an emergency vehicle with its lights Pashing is stopped along the road in the same direction the motorist is headed. Officials reportedly have said that some motorists switch lanes, but too many don t make an effort, causing a dangerous mix of high-speed traffic and pedestrians. Write us a letter: Here’s the rules The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. 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January 16. 2003 - Page 17 County OKs passport and other fee hikes Six people were arrested and a large methamphetamine production was shut down when Michigan State Police Trooper Ray Durham stopped a suspicious ve­ hicle on South M-37 Sunday morning. Pictured with some of the crystal meth and weapons seized by authorities is Trooper Phil Vannette. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Sunday traffic stop leads to 6 being held for meth by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Six current and former Indiana residents were arrested on methamphetamine charges after a traffic stop Sunday, which turned up a mobile meth lab and led to a second lab being found in a Sager Road home. Pohce confiscated a total of one-half pound of crystal methamphetamine authori­ ties suspect was intended for trafficking lo­ cally, in southern Michigan and northern Indiana, said Barry County Prosecutor Gor­ don Shane McNeill. “It’s not the largest quantity,” seized in Barry County. McNeill said, noting that a man was prosecuted in 1995 for having 10 pounds of methamphetam’ne in a shed. “This is the biggest case since meth has shown up again. It was a large amount of meth and a large number ol people in­ volved.” Trooper Ray Durham said he suspects the six individuals were working together to manufacture and sell crystal meth. Two of the suspects were fugitives from St. Joseph County warrants on similar charges The investigation began when Trooper Ray Durham spotted a 1992 Ford Thunder­ bird traveling south on South M-37 Sunday morning at about 8:15 a.m. “When it went by me. I noticed it didn’t have a plate.” said Durham. “When I hit my brakes, they took off. It took me two miles of going 90 to 100 mph to even get to where I could see them.” After stopping the car, Durham found that the driver, Jason Scott Ryans, allegedly had one-quarter ounce of crystal meth on his person and that a working lab was lo­ cated in the trunk. “They had anhydrous ammonia in the trunk, along with a large jug. which was in the process of 'soaking the bone,* meaning, making meth." said Trooper Kelly Linebaugh, who assisted with the investigation. Durham’s investigation at the scene led to police executing a search warrant for a house in the 800 block of East Sager Road at about 3 p.m. that same afternoon. Police found five individuals at the home, rented and occupied by Kevin Adkins and Tess Fryklind. said Durham. “At the house, we found an active lab and finished product.” said Durham. “It was in the process of production, it was still going." “The cook was in the last stage,” added Lincbaugh. “We don't see that large a quantity at one time. It was a large cook for this area." All five people at the house are believed by.police to be involved in a conspiracy to manufacture and traffic methamphetamine. Some has already been sold in Barry Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Give h us a call at 945-9554 County, police believe. Ryans, 29, of White Pigeon is being held on $200,000 bond on two counts of second offense delivery and manufacture of meth­ amphetamine. Adkins, 46, was charged with five counts of controlled substance, second offense, double penalty while Fryklind, 29, was charged with two counts of operating/maintaining a lab involving firearms or harmful device, two counts of delivery and manu­ facture of methamphetamine and one count of operating a drug house. Both are being held on $200,000 bond each. Adkins is also a fugitive from Indiana authorities. Troy A. Bingaman, 33, of Elkhart, Ind., was charged with operating/maintaining a lab involving a firearm or harmful device and delivery and nianuiacturc ot marijuana. He is also charged with receiving and con­ cealing stolen property worth between $1,000 and $20,000 and with being a fugi­ tive. He is being held without bond and is set for a pre-exam bearing in the Barry County District Court Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. Larry Davis, 43, of Goshen, Ind., and Garrett Weber, 22 of Elkhart. Ind., are each charged with operating/mair.taining a lab involving a firearm and delivery and manu­ facture of marijuana. Both are also being held on $200,000 bond each. “Trooper Durham's experience and abil­ ity to see more than might be present in a given situation is the reason for this case and I give him sole credit for this traffic stop leading to the discovery of the meth lab which led to a search warrant on the home,” said McNeill. “To his credit, this county has once again been successful in its efforts against methamphetamine.” by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor If you want to go to Wonsan, Japan or Wagram. Austria or any place else that re­ quires a passport, dig a little deeper into the wallet. By federal order, passport fees have been hiked, according to Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday confirmed the increases as part of a revised fee schedule for the county clerk and County Trial Court Circuit Division. Passports for people 16 and over have jumped from $55 to $85. Previously, the cost included a $40 charge for Passport Services and a $15 execution fee for the county clerk’s office. The new fee repre­ sents $55 for Passport Services and a $30 execution fee to the county clerk. For young people under 16, the passport fee has been hiked from $40 to $70. The former fee included $25 to Passport Serv­ ices and $15 to the county clerk. The new fee includes $40 to Passport Services and $30 to the county clerk. Those in a hurry to gel a passport will pay more, too. Normally, it takes five to six weeks to obtain a passport. The cost for ex­ pedited service to obtain a passport in five to 10 business days has increased from $35 to $60 (in addition to regular fees) plus $2730 for the cost of two-way overnight delivery. Passport renewals may be obtained by mail for $55 to Passport Services. The only other big changes in the fee schedule adopted by the County Board are an increase in the court jury demand fee from $60 to $85, due to a state directive, and a $10 replacement fee for a lost, de­ stroyed or stolen concealed weapons li­ cense. Previously, there was no charge for a replacement license and Smith told the County Board that it doesn’t happen very often. A $1 fee also has been authorized for laminating a concealed weapons license. Included in the schedule are county Ices to obtain voter registration lists. Smith said the fees haven’t increased, but were never part of the official fee schedule before. There is a charge of 5e per name for a reg­ istration list on a diskette, plus an addi­ tional $5 for the diskette. A voter registration list for labels is 3e per name, and a list on paper is 2« per name. In other business, the County Board: • Heard County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie say that the board’s evening meetings during the year are tentatively be­ ing planned in Carlton Township in March, and in other months in Baltimore, Castle­ ton, Yankee Springs, Hope and Prairieville townships. He hopes to finalize those loca­ tions and dates with township officials by the next meeting. • Re-appointed Hastings City Clerk Everil Manshum, Orangeville Township Clerk Darlene Harper and Barry Intermedi­ ate School District Board member Al Jarvis to the County Election Scheduling Com­ mittee for two year terms, ending Dec. 31, 2004. • Approved the appointments of Glen Staup, Karen Daniel, Kathy Holman and Vicky Alspaugh as District Court magis­ trates, the same positions they have previ­ ously held. According to state law, judges of the district appoint the magistrates, sub­ ject to the approval of the County Board for bonding purposes. • Heard citizen Melvin Bolton speak, during the public comment portion of the State Senator Patricia Birkholz receives a Barry County flag from Barry County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie. meeting, on behalf of the rights of properly owners. “We feel we have the right to do on our property as wc wish as long as we’re not hurting others,” he said. “I’ve had two situations in Barry County that cost me dearly ($200,000)." In the past, he has been angry about the way the county has handled its junk car ordinance. “I think you better do a lot of looking and a lot of checking to sec what’s going on,” Bolton told the board. MacKenzie said he would check into in­ formation about a Nashville property owner, whom Bolton was concerned about. • Presented a Barry County flag to new state Senator Patricia Birkholz, who made a brief appearance at this week’s County Board meeting. “I will hang it with pride and treat it with respect,” she said. Birkholz is the state Sen­ ate’s first woman president pro tern. She chairs the Natural Resources and Environ­ mental Committee. She also serves on the Energy and Technology Committee and the Gaming and Casino Oversight Committee. “We’re very proud that you arc here, and that you are our newly elected senator,” MacKenzie told her. “We all support you. and 1 know you will support all of us.” Commissioner Tom Wing suggested a Barry County flag be given to state Rep. Gary Newell, too, if he wants one. Com­ missioners were unsure if he had a county flag. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District, (Virtually all of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225­ 3831. lax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rap­ ids, Mich 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. . President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, Lansing. Mich. 48909. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. FEATURE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, JANUARY 18™ • 2-4 PM Notice of Mortgage Foreckwire Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Marsh and Jason Ekey. both unmarried persons (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 29, 2000. and recorded on March 3. 2000 in Document No. 1041748 in Barn County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 6CV100 dollars ($86,526.60). including interest at 8.750% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. ML at 1:00 p.m.. on January 30. 2003. Said oremhies are situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Mictvgan, and are described as: Commencing al tne Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, for place of beginning; thence East 528 feet; thence South 165 feet; thence West 528 feet, thence North 165 foot to point of oeginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 monlh(s) from toa date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Hoad. Susie 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File »200132906 Team X (1/16/03) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions ol a certain mortgage executed on July 10,1997, by Ray L. Embrich, a tingle men. es Mortgagor, to Mainstreet Savings Bank FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office o< the Register of Deeds lor Barry County, Michigan on July 17. 1997. in Uber 701. Pago 948 (the •Mortgage-), and on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo an indebtedness. as defined by the Mortgage, duo and unpaid in toe amount of Fifty Six Thousand Four Hundred Five and 60/100 Dollars ($56,405.60). as of the date this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any pert of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of safe in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. February 6.2003. at 1:00 o’clock In toe afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place ot hold­ ing the Circuit Court tor toe County of Barry, there wifl be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der. at public sale, tor toe purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses ot sale, certain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described In the Mortgage as foltows: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE EAST 20 RODS. THENCE NORTH 56 RODS. THENCE WEST 20 RODS. THENCE SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SECTION 13. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 10660 Maple Grove Road. Nashville. Michigan. The length of toe redemption period shafl be one (1) year from the date of the sale. Dated: January 9. 2003 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. Miller. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (1/30) Dir M 43 NorQi from Downtown Hastings to East on East State Road 4 • miles to 4645 EAST STATE ROAD • HASTINGS NEW LISTING TMF-0123 - Hastings Charter Twp. and Schools - ’.916 eq. fl, 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath. remod­ eled 2 story farmhouse with attached 3 Stan garage on 39.5+/- acres 4+7- miles east on paved road All natural woodwork throughout. new kitchen, vinyl siding and thermo pane windows, main floor laundry/mudroom. most major appliances stay. 1/2 mde deep property with pretty stand of pines half way back plus a 40x80 pole bam. Ideal for horses and hunting. House & 39-1/2+/- acres...................................................................$239,000 House & 7M- acres...........................................................................$299,500 TMC-159 • Hastings City • Hastings Schools • 4 bedroom Cape Cod Doi House. This home features a cozy living room with a bay window ond fireplace. A full basement. New furnace and air conditioning. Garage with loft storage area, paved drive oft paved cul-de-sac street just blocks from NE Elementary. Fenced ba_k yard with 3 tiered deck and above ground pool This is your perfect home at......... 4109,900. SELLERS/BUYERS IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION 1-888-477-6591 1-289-945-0514 Fax M9-M5-0S24 www.trademarkrealty.com 905 & Broadway (M47) • Hastings �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 16. 2003 Second community forum on artificial turf scheduled by Patricia JohKS Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent Kevin Konarska has scheduled a second community forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, to discuss lhe option of installing artificial turf in the Thomapple Kellogg football stadium. The meeting will be in the middle school cafeteria. Konarska will facilitate the pres­ entation. He welcomes questions and com­ ments from the audience. In a letter sent to district residents the su­ perintendent reviewed the work the school board members arc doing as they consider this option. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT ' OBSERVER The letter cited a passage from the ballot language from the September bond elec­ tion. A "portion of the proceeds would be used for constructing, developing, and improving outdoor physical education athletic facilities." During the campaign to pass the bond is­ sue. improvement was discussed, including an upgrade to the current soccer field. Ad­ ditions would include bleachers, lights and a public address system .The drainage and field would be improved to meet Michigan High School Athletic Association requirements. The MHSAA also is requiring that ad­ mission be charged al soccer games this 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME year .»r.u varsity games will have lo be played at night. Originally artificial turf on the football field was rejected because the cost for other high schools ot $600,000 to $800,000 was considered prohibitive. Following the election, residents notified the district that mere was a possibil ’y of working with an artificial turt companywilling to reduce the price considerably to get into the market in the Midwest. The es­ timate of $450,000 is in line with what lhe district had budgeted. Athletic Director Mark Uyl has done considerable research and checked more than 35 references as the district has ex­ plored this option. The district learned that shifting soccer fields from one field to an­ other maintains the original intent of the bond issue and is allowable. No money from the bond issue for aca­ demic areas would be reassigned. Konarska's letter details the pros and cons of lhe artificial turf option. No one knows how long the artificial turf will last. No one is sure how well the war­ ranty will be honored. Konarska summarized the issue. "Slay­ ing with the original plan to upgrade the soccer field continues to be an excellent op­ tion since the costs and history of maintain­ ing natural grass are known." He also re­ minds residents that both the football and soccer field would require re-seeding after improving drainage and will not be avail­ able to be used until the new grass is ma­ ture. Athletes need to wait at least one sea­ son before playing on new grass. “The turf option is exciting because both football and soccer kids would play in a 5.000-scat lighted stadium with no use limitations." Konarska said. “With band students allowed to practice on the field, even more students would benefit." Enclosed in the letter to residents is a brief survey asking whether the reader sup­ ports installing artificial turf in the football stadium instead of upgrading the current soccer field. Konarska asks residents to mail the sur­ vey with any comments to the administra­ tion building al 10051 Green Lake Road. Middleville 49333. Comments also can be sent to Konarska via the internet at www.tk.kl2.mi.us/administrationbuilding/fccdback . SPECIAL SAVINGS 02 Pontiac Bonneville SLE on remaining 2002 vehicles in stock! N°"’23,877’ LEATHER. HEATED SEATS. SUN ROOF. CHROME WHEELS - WAS S32.400 02 Pontiac Grand Prix OR V-6 3.8L, POWER SUNROOF, HEADS UP DISPLAY, LEATHER & MORE - WAS $26,730 ‘373 MONTH 02 GMC Sonoma 4x4 EXTENDED CAB. V-6 AUTOMATIC. CD. TILT. CRUISE & MUCH MORE WAS $24,504 “”“19,666 No* *17,889 OR $256 MONTH NowS17,970 w ox ”SECU 60 MONTH PAYMENT SHAVER W A C - *981 MONTH ------------------ IBDreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile l>MC Truck 328 North Michigan Avinlk Hastings. Michigan 49058 Visit us at www dreisbochmotors.com GMC QOldsmobile Call (616) 948*8000 Today SAUSJQVB: Enc Dreisboch, President Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Barrie Signs, Sates Ryan Madden. 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MEETING DATE: January 27. 2003 TIME; 7:00 PM PLACE: Community Room tn the Courts & Law Building a! 206 West Court St. Hastings Michi­ gan Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties w.n be completed by the Planning Commis­ sion members before the day of the hearing Interested persons desmng to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in wnbng will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed lo (269) 948-4820 The special use applicabon(s) is/are available for public inspection a! the Barry County Plan nmg Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information The County of Barry win provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for lhe heanng impaired and audio tapes of pooled mateoats being cunsidered at the meeting to ndiv.duals with disabilities al the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by woting or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 (1-16) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by James E. Freeman and Laura L Freeman, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to EquiCredit Corporation of Ml. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 8. 1999. and recorded on April 16. 1999 in Uber Document No. 1028186 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN AND 00/100 dol­ lars ($144,167 00). including interest at 11.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and ttie statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on February 20. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The South 15 acres of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 4 North. Range 10 West The redemption penod shall be 12 mnnth(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: January 16. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200215939 Team R (2/6) 3800. V-6. POLISHED WHEELS. CD. POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS WAS S24.285 IF WE DON'T HAVE it. rtc CAN NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby grven that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a pubic hear­ ing tor the following Special Use Permits Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk 02 Grand Prix GT Sedan •PLUS TAX. TITLE 8 LICENSE REBATES TO DEALER LEGAL| NOTICE *21 9month THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBL-ANY lNFQRMAIlQM_Q£IAlNEinYlU.B£USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT 0URQEHCEAT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YQUAREJN^CIlYEJ/!iLIIARY_QULY. mortgage sa»f 01 GMC 1500 HD CREW CAB 4X4 1 OWNER. 24K. SOLD HERE NEW. 60. 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NEW RUBBER *11,888 97 CHEVY TAHOE LT POWER MOON ROOF LOW MILES CD ■ SAVE! 97 SONOMA HIGH RIDER 4X4 02 BONNEVILLE SSEI 02 CHEVY 2500 HD 4X4 7.000 MILES GM COMPANY CAR LIST S35 500 DURAMAX ALLISON. LT PKG. HURRY' ‘25,995 PLUS TAX S TITLE. BEST TERM & RATE TO QUALIFIED BUYER $ *31,995 Default has been made tn the conditions ot a mortgage made by Donald A Starner Sr and Mary E Grooten-Stamer. his wife, to First Finance, mortgagee, dated Apnl 24. 1997 and recorded Apnl 29. 1997 m Uber 692. Page 730. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA by assignment sub­ mitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Three and 61/100 Dollars ($67,323 61) including interest at the rate of 12% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Slate of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wHI be foreclosed by a sale ol lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p m on February 6. 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the West 1/4 of post of frac­ tional Section 1, Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan, and running thence East along tlie East and West 1/4 hne. 867 00 feet to the point of beginning of this description thence North 330 00 feet, thence East 660 00 feet, thence South 330 00 feet to said 1/4 hne. thence West thereon. 660 00 feet to beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from lhe date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated January 2, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tot Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA . As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 209 1787 Pub" 1/2-1/30 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-01-23.pdf e86c314f1ab18ac3db05b351b62fa16f PDF Text Text HASTINGS PU3LIC LIGRANl 121$ Church st HASTINGS Ml 4y0j8-!J93 School takes on church program We get letters for another week See Story on Page 3 See Letters on Pages 4 and 5 Vikings win district rematch See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings BlANNER Thursday, January 23, 2003 VOLUME 150, NO. 4 New supervisor to be elected HEWS | BRIEFS Rutland special vote March 11 Stop smoking grant received The Barry-Ealon District Health Department has received a $13,855.77 grant through the Barry Community Foundation's Healthy Youth and Sen­ ior Fund to help people in the county quit smoking. The funds were appropriated from the Michigan tobacco settlement fund. Participants in the smoking cessa­ tion program must show financial need and must be al least 18 years old. They will meet monthly with a regis­ tered nurse at the Health Department for three to six months. Each visit will include behavior change counseling, Zyban and-or nicotine patches will be provided at no cost. The Health Department is working in coordination with the Barry County Tobacco Coalition on the project. ’ For more information, call the Barry-Ealon District Health Depart­ ment at 945-9318. extension 4. City Council plans budget workshop The Hastings City Council will have a special budget workshop al 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at council chambers, second floor. City Hall. The purpose is to discuss mayor and council policy issues, future and past practices and goals and objectives for the coming fiscal year budget 2003­ 04. For more information, call 945­ 2468 Boy Scout dinner Is Friday evening The third annual Swiss steak dinner to benefit Hastings Boy Scout Troop No. 175 will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. Jan. 24, at Star Elemen­ tary School. The all-you-can-eat fund-raising meal will cost $6.50 for adults in ad­ vance. $7 al the door and $4 for chil­ dren ages 6 *o 12. The local Boy Scout troop is spon­ sored by the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45. For more information, call Bob May at 948-8871, Cindy White at 948­ 8552 or Don Converse at 948-4593. Child Abuse Council annual meeting set The Child Abuse Council of Barry County will have its annual meeting at 530 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. at the Elks Lodge. 102 East Woodlawn, Hastings. The public is invited. A social hour will start at 530 and dinner will bs at 630. The presentation will be by Cathy Weinck, executive director of the Al­ legan County Child Abuse and Ne­ glect Council, and Dr. Deb Simms, pe­ diatrician for the Allegan, Kent and Ottawa counties’ assessment centers. For more information or to make reservations, call Karen Jousma at 948-3264. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE 50" Rep Gary Newell Newell named chairman of Appropriations State Rep. Gary Newell has been ap­ pointed chairman of the House Appropria­ tions Committee. Newell (R-Saranac), who represents all of Barry County in the 87lh District, re­ ceived the appointment earlier this week from Speaker of the House Rick Johnson. He also was named to three appropriations subcommittees on stale police, general gov­ ernment and the Michigan Department of Natural Resourccs/Departmcnt of Environ­ mental Quality. “1 am grateful for Speaker Johnson's faith in my ability to effectively lead this important committee." Newell said of his appointment to chair the powerful Appro­ priations Committee. “As lawmakers, it is our duty not only to tout fiscal responsibil­ ity, but practice it. 1 look forward Io work­ ing with my House colleagues." Newell is the second lawmaker from this district to be chair of the committee. For­ mer Slate Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lakc Odessa) also served in that capacity from 1999to 2001. Newell’s appointment to the state police subcommittee was appropriate because he is a former commr.nder of a stale police post, the one in Hastings. Johnson, in a prepared press release, said. “Rep. Newell’s law enforcement ex­ perience. knowledge of state government and funding expertise will serve the Appro­ priations Committee well. He is a strong and qualified voice for area residents." Newell was first elected to the 87th Dis­ trict House scat in 2000 and was re-elected last November. The district takes in all of Barry County and the lower half of Ionia County. He succeeded Geiger, who retired because of term limits al the end of the year 2000. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A special election Tuesday. March 11. will decide who will replace ousted Rut­ land Charter Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont. Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith said Tuesday. Vilmont was unseated by a 300-vote margin in a special recall election Jan. 14 after the Rutland Recall Committee pur­ sued his removal for spending township funds without prior board approval, alleg­ edly insulting the intelligence of vocal citi­ zens and refusing to answer their questions at a July public meeting. The oustr: was the first successful recall of a non-school official in Barry County history. Vilmont has not been seen or heard from by Township Clerk Robyn McKenna since the election, she said. “He has not turned in his keys. Wc’vc changed all the locks which should be done after an official leaves office. It’s policy,” said McKenna. “He has not been here to clean out his desk.’’ Repeated efforts to reach Vilmont by telephone since the election have been un­ successful. Voters will be asked to choose from one Republican and one Democratic candidate yet to be nominated by township commit­ tees appointed by each party’s executive committees, said Barry County Clerk Deb­ bie Smith. According to Michigan election law. all nominations by the committee must be cer­ tified to the officer with whom the recall petitions were filed, in this case Smith, within 15 days after calling the special election. The person elected March 11 will com­ plete Vilmont’s term, which expires in No­ vember 2004. Each party is required by Michigan elec­ tion law to include committees from each township. Those committees will select their pany's candidate. The Republican Committee tentatively has scheduled two public meetings on the issue. One is currently scheduled for Satur­ day. Jan. 25, at 3 p.m. while the second meeting is tentatively set for Saturday. Feb. 1. at 1 p.m. Both meetings arc to be held at the Barry County Courts and Law Building. “It’s important that those Republicans in­ terested in running attend those meetings because will want Io sit and dissect the law." said Republican Executive Commit­ tee Chairman Mark Englerth last week. "And, we will meet with the elected offi­ cials from Rutland Township and the pub­ lic is invited to attend." The Democratic Executive Committee met Monday to appoint a township com­ mittee to make the nomination. The com­ mittee is chaired by former Rutland Treas­ urer Blanche Munjoy. said Democratic Ex­ ecutive Vice Chairwoman Barb Cichy. “There have been several who have ex­ pressed interest,” said Cichy. "1 really be­ lieve the decision as to who the candidate should be should come out of Rutland Township." In the meantime. Rutland Township will continue Io function without an elected su­ pervisor, said McKenna. The regularly scheduled Feb. 12 Rutland Charter Township board meeting will be opened at 730 p.m. by McKenna and chaired by a board member appointed by the board. Hastings council will be asked to rescind CCW law by David T. Young Editor Hastings City Council members can ex­ pect to get an earful next Monday night from area gun advocates. Former State Rep. Chuck Perriconc, who shepherded Michigan’s new law casing re­ strictions on carrying a concealed weapon, plans to make an appearance as executive director of the Michigan Citizens for Re­ sponsible Gun Ownership and to ask the council to rescind its new ordinance forbid­ ding CCW in city-owned buildings. Perricone, who represented the Kalamazoo area in the Slate Legislature but now lives in Delton, probably will have plenty of friends with him. Area gun enthusiasts issued a number of letters to the editor (sec inside today’s edi­ tion of the Banner) protesting the City Council’s adoption Jan. 13 of an ordinance that would prohibit anyone except duly authorized personnel from carrying a con­ cealed lethal weapon in buildings owned by the city The new ordinance was passed by a unanimous 9-0 vole after it received its first reading Dec. 23. Council noted the ordinance does not ap­ ply to all buildings or places in the city, just city-owned buildings. Police Chief Jerry Sarver also noted that the ordinance docs not apply to public parks because the courts have ruled that publicly-owned open spaces are not the same as publicly-owned struc­ tures. City Manager Jeff Mansfield, in his twice monthly memo to council members, reported that the ordinance was “developed at the request of a number of members of our staff who feci threatened and uncom­ fortable when dealing with individuals car­ rying weapons about sensitive emotional is­ sues." The move comes a little more than a year and half after Michigan laws on carrying a concealed weapon have been relaxed. The bill that Perriconc, then Speaker of the House, steered toward passage took effect on July 1, 2001, six months after Perriconc left office because of term limits. Since then he and his sons have built a house on Crooked Lake and he serves as a lobbyist­ consultant. Perriconc said several local communities have attempted to adopt their own CCW or­ dinances since the state law took effect. The most famous example has been in Ferndale in the metropolitan Detroit area, where the local circuit court upheld the lo­ cal ordinance against a challenge, but a Michigan appellate court is hearing an ap­ peal. “We hope to have a decision in a month.” Perriconc said, “but I’m sure it will go to the Michigan Supreme Court." The legal issue is whether a local ordi­ nance more restrictive about CCW can trump the state law. Mansfield acknowledged that City Attor­ ney Stephanie Fekkcs fashioned the local ordinance after Ferndale’s, particularly be­ cause it was upheld in one court decision. "They (the City of Ferndale) did prevail and we heard about it last summer," Mans­ field said. “Our staff had expressed some concerns (about the new CCW law), but we had told them there wasn’t much we could do except for certain specific facilities such See CCW, page 2 Supt. says school aid cuts not equitable by Man McDonough Staff Reporter Cuts in state school aid announced last week arc not equitable. Maple Valley Su­ perintendent Clark Volz said Wednesday. Volz said the formula used to determine how much each district should be cut is based on district properly values. “1 think the formula used goes after the schools with the lowest tax base." he said. Maple Valley has a low tax base because there is very ’••tie industry and housing is predominantly moderate to low income, he said. As a result, he said, according to the formula the district’s pcr-pupil aid would be decreased by 587 per student, for a total of approximately S171.(XX) in lost revenues in 2002-2003. That decreases Maple Valley’s 2002­ 2003 state aid to S6.613 per pupil. “We’ve got some school districts already getting S8.800 a kid that arc only getting cut S47 per student." he said. The average cut for most of the schools is between $40 and $60 per student, he said. The cut to Maple Valley represents a figure approxi­ mately double the average cut. “When you look at two children and say why does one child have greater funding for public education than another child — that’s a good question." he said. The way the cuts were made is “really undoing what Proposal A is all about." he said. "If one of the goals of Proposal A was to have a greater degree of equity in fund­ ing of schools, it seems they could at least maintain what was gained in equity and let everybody take the same cut." Volz said he was not sure why the for­ mula was set up the way it was. “Some­ times it’s a matter of lobbying and poli­ tics." Volz said the formula may have been devised in a hurry. "It sounded like (newly elected Gov. Jennifer Granholm) was im­ mediately in a situation where she had to do something." Immediately when See SCHOOL AID, page 2 Music school launched Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce members and members of the Com­ munity Music School organization met Saturday for the grand opening. Pictured are Nancy Brown (seated on left) Patti LaJoye. Don Myers (back row) . Ardith Knop. Marjorie Weil. Joe LaJoye. Frank Campbell. Kathy LaVictor, Peter Ingalls and Sue Kolanowski The school offers private lessons on voice and most instal­ ments. The school is housed in the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Cail 269-948-9441 for more information. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 23. 2003 SCHOOL AID, continued from page 1 Additional NEWS BRIEFS: Pheasants Forever banquet is Jan. 25 Barry County Pheasants Forever will have its sixth annual banquet Sat­ urday afternoon and evening, Jan. 25, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. All proceeds from the banquet go toward improving wildlife habitat throughout Barry County. Doors are set to open at 5:15 p.m. for cocktails with dinner served by the Middle Villa Inn at 6:30 p.m. Large items donated for the auction include a fly-in Canadian fishing trip, a Canadian bear hunt, taxidermy serv­ ices, as well as jewelry, and many cus­ tom framed prints. Scott Prill, banquet chairman, said the items wii! include big game and small game tables, muzzle loading ta­ ble, ice fishing table, game callers ta­ ble and more. The highlight will be a unique gun, which is a Remington 870 shotgun personally autographed by Dale Eamhart Jr. Single tickets are $45 each, spouse tickets are $25 apiece, the first youth’s ticket will be $25 and each additional youth is $15. Ticket requests should be mailed it co Pheasants Forever, P.O. Box 211, Freeport, MI. by Jan. 20. Tickets can be picked up at Freeport Elevator from Jim Decker. For more information, call Scott or Susan Prill at 269-948-3917 or sec Decker at Freeport Elevator. ‘Afterglow’ series planned at HHS A series of musical* activities will follow each of the Friday night home basketball games Jan. 31 and Feb. 7. Each of the featured performers in the series will be distinctively differ­ ent, ;o offer something for all who at­ tend. Those planning the series are hoping those who are attending the basketball game will simply make the trip down the hall to attend the con­ certs after the game. There is no pub­ lished start time for the performances since this is dictated by the end of the game, but all performances will be concluded by no later than 11 p.m. The afterglow Jan. 31 will feature the Hastings High School Steel Drum Ensemble in the high school lecture hall. On Feb. 7, the Hastings High School Jazz Bands will unveil the fes­ tival set for 2003. The two big bands will perform classic jazz literature as a prelude to their return to many jazz festivals in late winter and early spring. All of the performances of the Af­ terglow Series are free admission. Alumnus of Year nominees sought The Hastings High School Alumni Association held its annual organiza­ tional meeting recently and now seeks nominations for the "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year" honor. The award will be presented at the annual alumni banquet Saturday eve­ ning, May 31, in the high school cafe­ teria. Nominations mu*4 be in writing and should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons why the individ­ ual is being nominated. The reasons should include items such as the per­ sonal character of the nominee, ac­ complishments, vocational honors and awards, community service history, membership in organizations and any other helpful information. The deadline for submitting nomi­ nations is April 2. Alumni Board members will at that time consider new nominations and reconsider sev­ eral others held over from previous years. Nominations should be mailed to Elsie (Edwards) Sage, president of the Hastings High School Alumni Asso­ ciation, 904 W. Walnut St. Hastings. MI 49058. Winter reading club under way The Hastings Public Library’s an­ nual adult winter reading club is in progress. The theme this year is “On a Snowy Day. Find Your Way to the Library." Participants who read 15 books by April 26 receive a $15 food coupon to the Back Door Deli. To sign up or for mure information, call 945-4263 or stop in at 121 S. Church St., Hastings. ‘Grief Recovery’ sessions slated Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a fivc-weck “Grief Recovery” sc­ ries to any area adult who has experi­ enced the death of a loved one. The sessions will be held from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. on five consecutive Tues­ days, from Jan. 28 through Feb. 25, at the hospice office, 450 Meadow Run. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the op­ portunity to discuss feelings in an open and supportive environment. There will be no charge for the pro­ gram. Those who want to register or ob­ tain more information may call the Barry Community Hospice Be­ rea vment Department at 948 8452 or 1-800-254-5939. Syrup Queen candidates sought All junior girls who attend Maple Valley High School are eligible to compete for the 2003 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen title. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, and applications are available in the high school office. Promoting Vermontville’s maple syrup products, representing the com­ munity and meeting new people are some of the fun aspects of the queen and her alternate. The new maple syrup queen and an alternate queen will be selected at a 7 p.m. community program Tuesday, Feb. II, at'the Vermontville Congre­ gational Church in Vermontville. All queen applicants and their par­ ents are invited to an orientation Feb. 3 to ask questions and learn more about the queen and alternate *s duties. The girls also have an opportunity to learn more about the village and ma­ ple syrup that evening because there will be a discussion about the ques­ tions that will be asked during the judging process the following week. The new queen and her alternate will reign over the 2003 Vermontville Syrup Festival the last weekend in April, and will promote locally-pro­ duced maple syrup products around the state. They are expected to appear in 12 to 14 parades. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to the queen and the alternate will re­ ceive $250. Walk for Warmth slated for Feb. 22 This year’s Walk for Warmth in Hastings is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22. The annua) fund-raiser, sponsored by the Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan, in­ cludes one- and three-mile outdoor walks in Albion at the First United Methodist Church Tennant Hall, in Battle Creek at the First United Meth­ odist Church on Michigan Avenue, in Coldwater at Heritage Park, in Union City at the Community Building, in Hastings at the Free Methodist Church, in Sturgis at the Sturgis Church of Christ, and in Three Rivers at the Three Rivers Community Cen­ ter. The Walk for Warmth helps low-in­ come, elderly, and disabled residents stay warm during the winter. While the Walk is an agency-wide CAA event, all funds raised in each commu­ nity arc used to help residents of that community. Pledge sheets will be available at area businesses and at the local CAA office this month. More than 600 walkers and support­ ing sponsors raised more than $68,000 through the Walk for Warmth. So far, this money has helped more than 800 individuals with heating related emer­ gencies. The help provided by CAA is not a perpetual handout, just a little help to make it through difficult times. For more information on the Walk for Warmth, please contact the local CAA office 450 Meadow Run Drive, Suite 400 Hastings, (269) 948-4260. Granholm took office, she was faced with a state budget shortfall that has been pro­ jected at SI.8 billion for the 2003 state fis­ cal year. Granholm gave an executive order authorizing the school aid cuts last Wednesday: by Friday State Budget Direc­ tor Mary Lannoye had notified districts of the amount they would be cut. In Hastings, the per-pupil reduction of the state foundation allowance (basic per­ pupil aid) is projected at S64.79 per stu­ dent. Delton-Kellogg will lose a projected S70.05 per student. Thornapplc Kellogg S63.97 per pupil, and Lakewood S73.57 per pupil. In addition to the foundation allowance, reductions were made in special categories of state funding, such as special education. Adding the two together — foundation and categorical cuts, local districts arc fac­ ing total cuts of: Hastings: S233.783. Delton-Kellogg: $178,538. Thornapplc-Kellogg: $191,479, Lakewood: $208, 022, and Maple Valley: $171,000. Lannoye reminded superintendents that the reductions were legally required to bal­ ance the state budget. Unlike the federal government, the stale cannot borrow money to pay its bills. However, Lannoye said in a letter to the superintendents that state legislators can decide to make cuts elsewhere and continue to fund schools this year at current levels. “The Governor and I are willing Io work with the legislature on alternatives,” she wrote. “However, action must be taken within 30 calendar days." That means that until mid-Fcbruary, “this is not a done deal,” according to Dclton School Superintendent Ron Archer. Within that time frame there is a potential for changing the governor’s proposed cuts or reworking the formula, he said. “There’s a whole group out there '.liking to legisla­ tors who think the formula should be equi­ table for everybody.” That group is propos­ ing that cuts be a straight per-pupil reduc­ tion for everyone, Archer said. Another group is “advocating looking at additional taxes." he said. However, he said, it's unlikely that the predominantly Republican legislature will want to increase taxes. The state budget shortfall has occurred largely because of lowcr-than-expcctcd sales tax revenues due to a sluggish econ­ omy. Archer said one of the arguments against Proposal A, which reduced property taxes, increased the state sales tax, and guaranteed a base amount of per-pupil state aid to schools, was that it was tied to a tax that fluctuates according to consumer spending. In contrast, “property taxes always went up," Archer said. After Proposal A was passed, sales tax revenues increased while the state experienced good economic times. “We had great years in the ‘90s,” Archer said. “Now wc’vc hit economic hard times and we’re suffering the consequences." Archer said there also “should have been a lot more money in the school aid fund than there was,” but state revenues were depleted by tax cuts made during the flush years. Archer said some have proposed tweak­ ing Proposal A to allow individual school districts to collect additional millage during economically hard times. “That may be what the legislature and governor is going to go through now,” he said. Thornapplc Kellogg School Superinten­ dent Kevin Konarska said he is taking a “wait and sec” attitude to the announced cuts. “We know that wc will have to do some belt-tightening, but to what extent we have to tighten still has Io be determined.” Konarska and other area superintendents expressed relief that at least the districts have money in their savings accounts to tide them over. “Wc do have fund equity (savings) that will probably help us through this year and probably next year.” Archer said. “A lot of districts don’t have that.” Even though the law requires school districts to balance their budgets, some may experience deficits this year because the cuts came mid-year, he said. “We’re really very concerned about what we can do to get out of this situation in the middle of the year when everything’s in place and commitments have been made,” Hastings School Supcrintcndu*/ Carl Schoesscl said. Most of the district’s spending is done at the beginning of the school year to facilitate that year’s pro­ grams, he said “It’s real difficult to cope with a cut of this magnitude when you’re halfway through the year.” Schoesscl told Hastings School Board members at their monthly meeting Monday that “at this point in time we don’t have any answers as to how wc will make up the revenue loss.” Board Vice-President Mike Hubert said the budget cut is “going to have some rather dire effects on us.” The board’s fi­ nance committee, which was already scheduled to meet last Friday, had a chance to discuss the announced cuts, he said. Schoesscl said the committee discussed taking funds oui of the district’s savings. Dipping into their savings is something Hastings has managed to avoid the last cou­ ple of years. Prior to that, proposed budgets required transfers of some funds from sav­ ings. This year the district was even able to boost its fund balance (savings) when an unexpected increase in enrollment gave the district an anticipated $442,200 in unbudg­ eted funds. Now it appears that half that amount won’t even be received by the dis­ trict. Schoesscl told the board he is even more worried about next year. “We re being told (the cuts) w ill pale in relation to the finan­ cial difficulties wc’’c going to face next year.” Schoesscl said the district is looking at “ways Io do alternative scheduling” and discussing “what kinds of programs and services” could be eliminated. Al the board meeting, references to shrinking revenues kept cropping up as the board made its way through the agenda. When Chris Cooley, director of educational services, proposed to add some journalism classes al the high school, one of the board members wondered how many students it takes to make running a class viable. Cooley said a minimum of 15 students is required, but those numbers are sometimes reduced when students drop out after the class has started. High School Principal Tim Johnston said his staff is currently re­ examining the 15-student minimum. Schoesscl said that in light of the budget cuts, "we obviously can't afford Io offer a class for 10 or 12 students.” When reporting on the progress the dis­ trict is making on the school improvement goal of restructuring the elementary school program to include foreign language in­ struction and other research-recommended programs. Cooley commented that “in light of the budget cuts, we arc going to have to focus on what's possible and what’s not possible." In the case of introducing foreign language in the elcmentarics. he said later, "maybe we can do some things to at least expose students to foreign language," but nothing extensive, such as hiring new staff. At Maple Valley, increased state aid over the last several years has at least allowed a district where money has always been tight to begin to improve physical facilities. Now, in the face of the proposed cuts, some of those hoped-for infrastructure improve­ ments will probably have to wait. “We’ll turn on our buildings and facili­ ties long before wc turn on our children and programs.” Volz slid. Cuts could include doing such things as making do with worn carpeting and impaired boilers instead of buying new, etc. “We’ll borrow against our physical facilities until wc can’t do that any more,” Volz said. “Our lop priority is to keep the students ii-sulatcd from this.” In Delton, Archer said, the district was already facing a slight budget deficit due Io declining enrollment. The administration has been in the process of taking a hard look at the budget in anticipation of making a report in February on where the district stands financially, he said. The district is now “going into the savings mode,” he said — everyone is being told that if an expense is “not vital,’’ don't make it. “There wil some savings wc can generate, but it wbc very big.” Archer said. Lan noy e said in her letter that it’s । jected that the School Aid Fund will short S365 million next year, which wc require an approximate 11 percent cu> slate aid across the board. (The cuts nounced for this year represented a 3.8 । cent across the board reduction.) Archer said the district is “very cccrncd" about projected cuts next year. 1 shortfall will “create significant cuts every school district.” he said. At the Lakewood School Boar* monthly meeting last Thursday. Super tendent Gunnard Johnson said the schoo already operating on a bare bones budj and predicted the district will probably forced to resort to staff layoffs next year. Adding to budget woes in all of Mic gan's school districts is new state and ft eral school performance assessment pi grams. Federal “No Child Left Behin legislation and the slate’s “Education Ye assessment program arc both asking scho districts to improve academic performan or face a number of consequences, inclu ing takeover of schools or purges of exi* ing administrators and staff. Ye! both tl state and federal government arc not givir school districts the needed funds to impl mcnl the changes. “No Child Left Behind only 60 percent funded.” Archer said. “Tl federal government is starting to get a lot < pressure to either fund this or back off Michigan officials and legislators are als getting pressure to delay implementation < Education Yes because of the currcr budget crisis, he said. Archer said he may have to hire addi tional staff to oversee compliance with th state and federal assessment programs Working to comply with them is “taking tremendous amount of time away fron education," he said. “It’s driving all of us; little bit batty trying to figure out hov we’re going to meet all these mandates." The No Child Left Behind legislator mandates that by the year 2014, no chik will fall below state-mandated standards ol achievement. IE — no child can fail. “Getting 100 percent of any group to do anything — it truly is not possible to ac­ complish," Archer said. “If the federal government can solve poverty, all students will have a chance to learn at the level (the federal legislation) is after." The new legislation was discussed at a “Coffee With Administrators" session in Hastings last Friday, where Schoesscl noted the irony of having to institute the new assessment programs in the face of budget cuts. “We’re expected to do more and more all the time al the same time we re gcttfog Cutt ’"' .. .........." CCW, continued from page 1 as hospitals, schools and court buildings... It made staff uncomfortable when talking to people who were carrying if the conver­ sations might become heated.” The city manager added, “We’ve been pursuing this matter over the last six months, and as far as we’re concerned, our ordinance is legal." Perriconc said that at the very least he is philosophically opposed to imposing more restrictions on CCW. “The focus ought to be on law breakers, not on law abiding citizens, who are your friends and neighbors” he said. “There would be a lot less crime if wc focused more on taking guns away from criminals and not on taking them from law abiding citizens. “The language of the state law is clear and those who don’t like to deal with peo­ ple carrying firearms arc misguided. This ordinance penalizes people who play by the rules when the focus instead ought to be on criminals who don’t.” Perriconc said he believes the Hastings City Council acted contrary to the wishes of most of the residents. “This (ordinance) is not consistent with the values of the citizens of Hastings and West Michigan," he said. “I think they (council members) have inadvertently and unintentionally stepped on a hornet’s nest. Once the council realizes it, I think the right decision will be self evident. I’m con­ fident the right thing will be done and this will become a non-issue.” Perriconc said he believes city officials got only part of the story before adopting the ordinance and he intends to tell them “the rest of the story” Jan. 27 and then ask them to rescind an ill-advised ordinance. “I’m the one who cut the deals to get this legislation passed (two years ago),” he said. “This issue cuts across party lines, you can't identify this with any particular party." Perriconc said he believes the Michigan Municipal League has played a role in en­ couraging local municipalities to adopt lo­ cal, more restrictive CCW ordinances. When asked if the local unit of Michigan Citizens for Responsible Gun Ownership would consider legal action, Perriconc said, “We’re not at the point of threatening liti­ gation. But if this ordinance stands, the MCGRO will have to take action.” Two area art educators included in KCC exhibit The Davidson Gallery at Kellogg Com­ munity College has announced an exhibi­ tion of work by six area high school art educators, including two from this area. Brian Makowski, Delton-Kellogg, and Tonya Walcott, Thornapplc-Kellogg, are among the exhibitors. The exhibition titled, "2003 Area Educa­ tors Invitational" will be on display in the Davidson Gallery through Feb. 13. A KCC spokesperson said, “The local art instructors involved arc not only dedicated to their students in public schools, but to their own art making as well. They are able to balance and juggle their love of teaching with their passion for creating.” The other four artists who have works in the Davidson Gallery are Marta LcRoy and Jerry Mackey. Lakeview; Nancy Smith, Union City; and Kevin Studley, Albion. KCC officials said the idea was to solicit local art educators for an exhibition origi­ nated from some of KCC's art students, “and we arc very excited to be displaying the diverse works of those who really be­ gan to mentor and nurture current art stu­ dents. “While the majority of their efforts are expended in educating the youth in our lo­ cal schools about the variety of mediums and expressions found in the visual arts, this group has, of course, made for a stimu­ lating range of styles and mediums encom­ passing traditional as well as new media art forms. The display holds something for everyone from collage, digital imagery, ce­ ramics. mixed-media, watercolor and oil on canvas. '2003 Area Educators Invitational" is located in the Davidson Visual and Per­ forming Arts Building, open Monday-Fri­ day. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. In addition, a public reception is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m., with light refreshments being served and many of the artists present. For more information about this exhibit or related activities, call the Arts and Com­ munication office at (269) 965-4126 or Vicki Vanmeyden. exhibits Coordinator, at (269)721-3494. �Ths Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 23. 2003 - Rifle 3 Community Music School has open house in Hastings The Hastings Community Music School, a satellite of the Community Music of South Central Michigan in Battle Creek, had its grand opening Saturday. Members of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, board mem­ bers of the Community Music School and many area music teachers met to share congratulatory handshakes. The open house also was attended by fami­ lies interested in enrolling in the school, as well as Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell. Chamber of Com­ merce Director Kathy LaVictor and Ambassador Sue Kowlanowski, and volunteer supporters of the program. Some students played an informal recital. Prospective students signed up for lessons and had a chance to meet the instructors and check out the in­ strument of their choice. Some of the Kindermusik preschool students played on their simple instru­ ments, keeping a lively beat. In Hastings, the Community Music School offers Kindermusik for pre­ schoolers, private lessons for brass, woodwinds, piano, string and voice. The Battle Creek School adds percus­ sion and organ to the lesson selections. The Barry Community Foundation has awarded a $3,000 grant to the Mu­ sic Center of South Central Michigan to launch this new satellite in Hast­ ings. The grant will help aspiring mu­ sicians of all ages, abilities and back­ grounds throughout Barry County de­ velop their skills through one-on-one lessons or Kindermusik classes with professional instructors. More than 100 students are ex­ pected to begin lessons this month at the school, located at First United Methodist Church, 209 Green St. The school offers private lessons for chil­ dren and adults in most band and or- Student Veronica Hayden is introduced to the guitar by music teacher Tom Freridge. chestra instruments, piano, guitar, and voice. Kindermusik offers a play­ based introduction to music and move­ ment for ages newborn to 5 years. The parent Community Music School, located in Battle Creek at Kel­ logg Community College, was founded in 1996 and now provides music lessons to more than 250 stu­ dents of all ages and skill levels. It is a member of the National Guild of Community Schools nf the Arts, based on quality of instruc inn and accessi­ bility to the whole community. In­ structors are auditioned extensively for teaching and performance excel­ lence. Community Music School Director Nancy Brown expressed appreciation for the grant. "We are grateful that the foundation is partnering with us to en­ rich lives through music." Brown said that support from area public schools also has helped make the satellite launch successful. "We have a similar mission to give young people the tools to make their dreams a reality," she said. Music Center Executive Director Marjorie Weil expressed appreciation for the support the Community Music School has received in its early stages in Hastings. "We have many, many people to thank for this wery success­ ful launch.” She cited the First United Methodist Church for "providing a home for music.” She also thanked volunteers Joe and Patti LaJoye, Caro­ lyn Meitz-Schroeder, and Don Myers for helping lay the groundwork for the school. The group traveled to Battle Creek several times over the past year and a half to plan the direction of the school. Kathleen Thomas (left) is looking forward to piano lessons and Mard Thompson has been playing for a few months. Joe LaJoye, who directs the Hast­ ings High School band, said that pri­ vate lessons are a big help to students involved in his program. "The Community Music School will provide opportunities for children and adults that are very much needed in our community,” he explained. CMS’s Director Nancy Brown agreed with Mayor Campbell’s ap­ praisal of the Hastings community as friendly and inviting. "We have found this to be true in setting up the School, and we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with this com­ munity in providing enjoyable, life-en­ riching musical experiences to people of all ages, training both the musician and the listener alike.” The Community Music Schools, along with the Battle Creek Boys* Choir, Giris’ Chorus, and IMPACT (Inner-city Music, Proving Aris Can Teach), are education programs of the Music Center of South Central Michi­ gan. Music Center education programs now enroll more than 700 students of all ages. Additional Music Center pro­ grams include the Battle Creek Sym­ phony Orchestra, Community Chorus, Pops Ensemble, and Ars Voce. Music Center programs also provide free or low-cost in-school experiences for more than 5,000 school children. For music school registration infor­ mation in Hastings, call Ardith Knop at (269) 948-9441. For information on the Music Center, call Peter Ingalls at (269)963-1911, extension 15. Church program instituted at Northeastern by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A church program aimed at providing mentors for at-risk elementary students promises not to violate Constitutional guar­ antees requiring separation of church and state, program director Debbie Garrison told members of the Hastings School Board Monday. Garrison gave a presentation to the board on the program, which is called "Kids Hope USA." Hastings Assembly of God is partnering with Northeastern Elementary to provide the program. Garrison said staff at North­ eastern have told her that “since Kids Hope USA has been here, they can tell a differ­ ence at Northeastern.” Garrison oversees 10 members of the church currently volunteering for the pro­ gram, she said. All mentors are required to undergo a criminal background check. The volunteers meet with assigned stu­ dents at the school for at least one hour a week. Adult mentors help students practice academic skills such as reading and act as positive role models and friends. A parental consent form includes the sentence: “Please note that the Kids Hope . ... . .<1 . ■USA progcan complies with the separwon of church and states No religious activity of any kind will take place un school property during school hours.” However, the program asks participating churches to “identify a behind-the-scenes prayer partner for each adult-child men­ toring relationship.” According to written materials provided to board members, the Holland-based men­ toring program was begun because “despite a host of services for them, American chil­ dren are now more likely to be incarcer­ ated, murdered, drug-dependent, poor or pregnant than children from any other in­ dustrialized nation. Human service provid­ ers agree that what is needed is not more programs, but people. People — volunteers — who can come alongside an at-risk ele­ mentary school child at that time in his life when values arc formed, self-esteem is de­ veloped and basic academic and problem­ solving skills arc acquired." The written materials state that “there arc many people in each neighborhood church who are willing to reach out to these chil­ dren but they do not know how. Their churches often lack an organized system to prepare and sustain them for that involve- ‘Bitter Harvest author director at City Bank Directors of both HCB Financial Corp, and Hastings City Bank last November elected Frederic L. ("Ric") Halbert to tbe boards of both organizations effective Jan. 1,2003. Halbert will complete the unexpired terms of Robert E. Picking, who retired from both boards on Dec. 31,2002. Halbert has been a partner with his brother, Mark, in Halbert Dairy LLC, in the Battle Creek area since 1971. He has also been z member of the boards of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company since 1984 and of Barry County Telephone Company since 1982. He has earned both master's and bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering from Michigan State University. Prior to joining his family's business in 1971, he was employed as an engineer by both East­ man Kodak Company and the Dow Chemi­ cal Company. While employed by Eastman Kodak and Dow, Halbert wrote a number of scientific articles and papers. Since becoming a dairy farmer, he has become a respected expert on PBB contamination and has written sev­ eral articles and papers on the topic. He also wrote a book, “Bitter Harvest, A Per­ sonal History of the Discovery of the PBB Accident," with Sandra Halbert. The book was so well received that it went into a sec­ ond printing three years after its publication in 1979. "We are extremely pleased that a gentle­ man of Ric Halbert's stature would accept Ric Halbert an invitation to join our two Boards of Di­ rectors." said Mark Kolanowski, HCB Fi­ nancial Corp, and Hastings City Bank President and CEO. “Wc arc very excited to have him join our corporate family." ment. Kids Hope UJ>A Irill give a.fihurch the framework to engage a one-to-one men­ tor and a behind-the-scenes prayer partner in the life of a child." Churches taking on the program agree to hire a part-time paid director, have that di­ rector trained by Kids Hope USA, limit the program to one school, and evaluate the program yearly. The church assumes all fi- , nancia),r.cAPpiwb;Ut) Jorlhc PAigtam —ut is operated at nd cost to participating schools. According to a brochure on the program, “teachers report that children with Kids Hope USA mentors show significant im­ provement in attitude. It is this change that produces noticeable improvements in be­ havior, attendance and most importantly. academic performance." Garriion said her church is hoping other churches in the area will also take on Kids Hope USA. “It is our desire to sec other churches and schools partner together so that other chil­ dren’s lives can be touched." The nationwide program has been na­ tionally recognized by two presidents. Local landfill accepted waste from 10 counties during past year by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County’s only landfill, based in Hastings, may accept waste from 19 coun­ ties, including Barry, and from three states - Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. However, from Oct. 1, 2001 to Sept. 30, 2002, the landfill only received waste from 10 coun­ ties. The county dumping the most waste dur­ ing that time period was Barry County, which generated 79,834 cubic yards, ac­ cording to a Solid Waste Landfill Waste Receipt Report from landfill owners, City Environmental Services Landfill Inc., whose parent company is Waste Manage­ ment. Eaton County was the next largest de­ positor with 67,180 cubic yards. Clinton County, with 28 cubic yards of waste, had the lowest amount of waste in the landfill during that period. The total amount of waste received at the Hastings landfill was 221,231 cubic yards. Other contributors to that amount were Ionia County with 46,187 cubic yards, Kent County, 23,417; Ingham County, 2,254; Calhoun County, 1,623; Allegan County, 298; Kalamazoo County, 278; and Mont­ calm County, 132. Dr. V. Harry Adrounic, chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Com­ mittee, said he wanted to share the waste receipt report with the public to further dis­ pel any rumors that may still exist concern­ ing trash from Canada coming into the lo­ cal landfill. The Hastings landfill has never accepted waste from Canada or any internationally generated waste, according to company of­ ficials. The landfill company has a 10-year “Host Community Agreement” with the Barry County Board of Commissioners, and the contract states specifically where waste may originate. “Interstate waste may be received from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois only at the facil­ ity, to the extent permitted by state and fed­ eral law. However, no international waste may be received at the facility,” according to the agreement. . “...Waste Management files quarterly re­ ports with Hastings Township and Barry County and files an State of Michigan. waste from outside according to a letter annual report with the We have never taken our contractual area," last year to the County Board from City Environmental Services Landfill employees Steve Essling, who handles government and regulatory affairs, and Don Johnson, site manager. Under the host agreement, the landfill is allowed to take 725 tons of waste per day, but the facility only receives an average of 300 tons per day. “The 1990 Barry County Solid Waste Plan approved 48 acres for the develop­ ment of 20 years of capacity at this site. The facility is still consistent with that time frame and that same original 48 acres," the letter said. Flexfab joins sewer project; Wai Mart delivers check by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Flexfab Corporation has agreed to pay no more than $45,000 toward the expansion of a 12-inch sewer main from the city of Hastings to the WalMart property and across the M-43/M-37 corridor to the pumping station which serves the company and the Barry County Road Commission. The pumping station would be replaced with the gravity sewer as part of the Wal­ Mart project. “They are willing to commit money to­ ward the construction so they can go to gravity sewage instead of pumping sew­ age.” former Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont said last month. “They both share the maintenance (of the pump) and there's been an ongoing maintenance is­ sue." Vilmont said neither party must pay for the sewer line but have agreed to contribute “to get rid of an ongoing maintenance prob­ lem." The Road Commission has pledged $15,000 to the project while FlexFab has agreed to pay $45,000 and each entity will have veto rights if the bid for that portion of the total project exceeds $60,000. Flexfab has agreed as part of the Sewer Extension Agreement to pay invoices within five days of receipt. Rutland Township will be ready to ac­ cept bids for the $ J million sewer exten­ sion project as soon as the Department of Environmental Quality grants a permit to allow the project to go forward. WalMart delivered a check to Rutland Township for the total cost of the project this week. Clerk Robyn McKenna said Wednesday. In other business at the Jan. 8 regular township meeting, the board: • Adopted a new contract whn the Barry County Sheriff’s Department for six months of police coverage at 20 hours per week for a reduced fee of $25,000 each from Rutland and Hastings townships. The amount is $4,167 per month by the two townships combined. And, to be paid is an additional sum which equals the differ­ ence between the personnel costs incurred by the county in performing the services during the previous year and personnel costs which will be incurred by the county in performing the services during the new year. In no case will the aua increase by more than three percent, according to the contract with the county. The same applies to operational costs, according to the contract. ■ Tabled until February a suggestion by Vilmont that the treasurer move invested funds to a Capital Improvement Fund for accounting purposes. Attorney James Porter recommended the move because the state is reluctant to give revenue sharing increases to municipalities with large, invested funds that appear to be unused. McKenna suggested the board table the matter until February to give her a chance to clear the move with the auditors. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 23. 2003 10WSES. Our Readers l.../rom Don't pass a local law to break state law Dear editor: The City of Hastings has seen fit to pass an ordinance in direct violation of Michi­ gan law. When 1 first read the article in the Jan. 16 issue of the Banner. 1 wondered how anyone who was aware of PA 319 could pass such an ordinance? Here we have a group of men and women who pass ordi­ nances expecting the law-abiding citizen to obey the law. Then they pass a local law to break a state law. They expect you to fol­ low the law, but when they don’t agree with one, they just brush it aside and do as they please. 1 can remember back in 1989 and 1990. when the Michigan Legislature decided that such one state law was needed. We had cit­ ies (Ann Arbor was leading the charge) that wanted to keep residents from having any firearms in their city, so they came up with the idea of passing an ordinance prohibiting such weapons within city limits. The legislature saw the obvious problem that those who arc in opposition to the Sec­ ond Amendment didn’t. Wc have how many cities, townships and counties in Michigan? If they allowed ever)* one of them to come up with their own little bi­ ased ordinance we would have how many such ordinances in the state? How could J. Q. Public traveling from point A to point B ever know all of these different ordinances? Just by driving from one side of the state to the other you could possibly' break over a hundred ordinances, there by putting law abiding citizens in jeopardy of being prose­ cuted for ordinances they were not even aware of. Now does it make sr.psc, Hastings City Council? I had one member tell me that he wasn’t a lawyer and how interpreting law was not his responsibility. News flash! Our legisla­ ture wrote it in simple everyday language so the ordinary citizen could understand it if they just took *.ne time to read it. In 1990, the Michigan legislature en­ acted Michigan Public Act 319 of 1990 — The Pre-emption Statute, an act to prohibit local units of government from imposing certain restrictions on the ownership, regis­ tration, purchas*:. sale, transfer, transporta­ tion or possession of pistols or other fire­ arms, ammunition for pistols or other fire­ arms, or components of pistols or other firearms. 123.1101 Definitions. [M.S.A. 5.3415(1)] Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) "Local unit of government” means a city, village, township, or county, (b) "Pistol" means that term as defined in section 222 of the Michigan penal code. Act No. 328 of the Public Acts of 1931, being section 750.222 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. 123.1102 Regulation of pistols or other firearms. (M.S.A. 5.3415(2)] Sec. 2. A lo­ cal unit of government shall not impose special taxation on, enact or enforce any or­ dinance oi regulation pertaining to, oi regu­ late in any other manner the ownership, registration, purchase, sale, transfer, trans­ portation. or possession of pistols or other firearms, ammunition for pistols or other firearms, or components of pistols or other firearms, except as otherwise provided by federal law or a law of *Ss state. 123.1103 Pern . prohibitions or regulation. [M.S.Z -4.3(3)] Sec. 3. This act does not prohibit a local unit of govern­ ment from doing either of the following: (a) Prohibiting or regulating conduct with a pistol or other firearm that is a criminal of­ fense under state law. (b) Prohibiting or regulating the transportation, carrying, or possession of pistols and other firearms by employees of that local unit cf government in the course of their employment with that local unit of government. If it turns out that the council was not given all the facts, here is the rest of the story, so please correct this illegal ordi­ nance and rescind it. If you were aware of this law and decided to ignore it, then shame on you. If you can’t follow the law how can you expect others to? Dave Stevens, MCRGO Barry County Chapter Chair Middleville City Council should rescind CCW ordinance Dear editor, I am writing this letter in response to the city ordinance recently passed which makes it a criminal offense for CCW holders to carry in certain city-owned buildings in Hastings. I am a resident of Hastings, and 1 am very concerned about this for many rea­ sons. Let me assure you that my primary con­ cern is for the residents of my city, and the good name of Hastings, which I know we have in common. I believe strongly in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitu­ tion and also in Article I. Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution which states: "All persons have the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of themselves and the state." However. I don't wish to appear con­ descending or overly didactic, so I’ll spare you my conservative discourse. I have to believe in my heart that this whole incident is nothing more than a case of misinformation. I strongly believe that if the City Council members had known ail the right information, they would not have proceeded ahead with this ordinance. This ordinance would undoubtedly be very harmful for the city and its residents for several reasons. A similar ordinance already is being tested in the court system, at great cost to the City of Ferndale, and is presently being decided by the appellate court. It will, in all likelihood, continue on to the Michigan Su­ preme Court. If the City of Hastings is drawn into this, it would be very expensive fur local tax­ payers. 1 would prefer to put our limited dollars to work improving our roads and parks and making our children safer. I am a single parent with custody of my four chil­ dren, so their safety is of paramount con­ cern for me. In fact, that's why I carry a concealed pistol, to protect my children from the criminal eirment at those times when we are without police pro tec’ion. A second concern, is that this ordinance will drive a wedge between the residents of Hastings and the City Council. I've spoken with many people about this, and one ques­ tion keeps surfacing. "What's the matter? Don’t they trust us? Do they think we can’t control our own emotions?" I’m also an NRA Personal Protection In­ structor and have taught many Hastings and Barry County residents the proper and re­ sponsible way to carry a concealed pistol for self defense. At the beginning of every class, I always tell them: "The two biggest ways to flunk this class are, to exhibit poor safety habits, and\o exhibit an improper at­ titude." Write Us A Leiter: here's the rules The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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By the end of my class, they understand the proper and legal justification for use of deadly force in self defense. They under­ stand that a firearm is a tool of last resort, and they all hope that they will never have to use it in self defense. If the City Council wishes to learn more about what being a CCW holder is all about, then I would be honored to have you as students free of charge. I would consider it a public service to the City of Hastings. My third concern is that this ordinance violates Michigan law. Refer to the state firearms pre-emption law. 1990 PA 319. as well as the concealed carry reform law. 2000 PA 381. This latter is important be­ cause it says in the law. and on my con­ cealed pistol license, that I can carry: "any­ where in the state: except for the listed ex­ ceptions." The stale firearms pre-emption law is Do wealthy really deserve tax breaks? To the editor: In response to a letter in the Jan. 16. Banner, castigating Democrats for their response to the Bush tax cuts. 1 expect this is an example of the conservative Republican-liberal Democrat argument, with the Democrats wanting to extend unemployment benefits being characterized as "class warfare." A little ironic, consider­ ing the civil rights legislation designed to eliminate class warfare was a liberal Democratic initiative opposed by conserva­ tives. The writer stated she did not want to be cruel, however, she had not met one person on unemployment who had created jobs for others. The fact is these people on unem­ ployment arc the jobs lost through no fault of their own, but primarily due to misman­ agement by corporate CEOs. The first Bush tax cut two years ago also benefited pri­ marily high income brackets. As to job cre­ ation. people receiving unemployment will pay bills and buy things, enabling others to pay bills and buy things, which is what we arc told will stimulate the economy. Let’s not be fooled by the writer’s claim that the wealtny who pay most of the taxes should get the lion's share of the tax cuts. To start with, there are so many loopholes in the tax structure that many corporations earning billions pay no taxes. Numerous corporations and individuals with wealth now shelter that wealth in overseas banks to avoid taxes. With the richest I percent of Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District. (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144 District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Presidents comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building. Lansing, Mich. 48909. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. the population now owning more wealth than the bottom 95 percent, shouldn't we be worried about a graduated tax system that impacts those workers paying withholding every week far more than the wealthy? Should we be worrying about taxing the wealthy when a recent study found that over the past five years nearly I jOOO com­ panies were forced to correct their financial statements (translates to "cooking" the books). Should wc be concerned about cutting taxes for Lou Gcrstncr. former CEO of IBM. who received $366 million dollars over five years while cutting the retirement and health care benefits of his employees. And CEO. A.C., Hicmbold Jr., former chairman and CEO of Bristol Myers Squibb Co. who received $74,890,918. in 2001 and has stock options worth $76095,611, or WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbcrs, who received personal loans from the company of $408 million that had not been paid back. I won’t list the hundreds of millions that were looted from Enron, Xerox, Adclphia Tyco. Global Crossings and Arthur Anderson. The one exception 1 will make is for Bill Gates of Microsoft whose net worth reportedly plummeted from fifty to forty billion dollars due to the stock market decline. Gates obviously needs a tax break. Why do wc pay taxes? Because wc must have a government of laws and regulations, and the government must be funded. The people must pay for government and they pay for the government they elect. Finally, one last word about liberals and conservatives. Along with civil rights, already mentioned. Social Security, Medicare, rural electrification, minimum wage, collective bargaining, the Pure Food and Drug Act. federal aid to education and aid to land grant universities have been lib­ eral initiatives opposed by conservatives. Where would our depressed economy be today with out the benefits of Social Security. Medicare, food stamps, etc.? The following is a quote from William f. Buckley, the conservative’s conservative. "Conservatism is the tacit acknowledge­ ment that all that is finally important in human experience is behind us, that the cru­ cial explorations have been undertaken, and that it is given to man to know what arc the great truths that emerged from them. Whatever is to come cannot outweigh the importance to man of what has gone before." Carl Mcllvain Hastings SUBSCRIBE to the Hastings Banner Public Opinion: Reponses to our weekly question. ™ important because it forbids local munici­ palities from passing laws that contradict and violate slate law. Imagine a Michigan where people could not travel from city to city without fear of arrest. If cities were al­ lowed to pass any law they wanted, then travelers would be forced to read the ordi­ nance book of every city they drove through. This is impractical, unreasonable and downright impossible. It would, in ef­ fect. make criminals out of otherwise hon­ est and law-abiding citizens. This is an un­ due burden on the citizenry. So. in conclusion. I ask the City Council to reconsider this ordinance. I ask them to suspend its imposition until a proper and thorough fact-finding process can be com­ pleted. Skip Coryell. Hastings State Director. Michigan Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America What about 2nd tax cut? President Bush has announced plans for another round of tax cuts, almost two years after the first. Do you think it’s a good idea and that it will help the American economy? Call 945-9554 HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMoiMtv Hastings Bannar, Inc. A drvision of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hastings. 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It might lower the impact of the poor econ­ omy on people who arc unemployed.” “Any tax cut will help the economy, but how much remains to be seen.” “No, 1 don’t think this is a good idea because it will only nelp the rich.” “No, tax cuts usually end up costing us more money than we save.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctassihed ads accepted Monday Brough Friday 8 a m to 5 30 MIL. Saturday* 8 30 a m. bl Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rom Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year r Barry County $27 per year m adpn>ng counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 23. 2003 - Page 5 10WBES ...from Our Readers Demonstrators betray Anerica To the editor: When I see these people demonstrating against the United States’ position in the Iraq situation, I feel personally betrayed. I sec a local person, living in a new home, underground gas. electricity, and a hard-surfaced road, joining the anti-Unitcd Stales stand. He looked just like the rest of them. If they feel this is about oil and it’s all wrong, they can get their horses out. I still like the car. I don’t feel they arc any wiser than myself, but I have been wrong before. Not this time, however. Don’t these idiots real­ ize we live in the freest country in the world? Do this in Iraq and you are done in. You just give the Communist world a shot in the arm. France has just joined the crowd. The United States saved them in two world wars and Vietnam was a French failure. The Democrats in the 1960s dumped the US. into Vietnam. There is at least one leader of that war alive today and he should be hung. I can’t help but mention another freedom hater, last week’s letter writer Joseph Andorfcr. I hope he will keep himself in New York. The A.C1-.U. has a special place for him. It’s about time the majority takes over and puts the minority in its place! “Our over-zealous Christian community" can get along without his ilk. If he has rela­ tives around here, they must be real proud of him. He no doubt has a big booster in Justine McLean. Donald W. Johnson. Middleville What is Hastings City Council thinking? To the editor: I heard from a friend that the City Coun­ cil of Hastings has just passed an ordinance to prohibit concealed pistols from all cityowned buildings. 1 have also heard that the city police chief is "against" the CCW law. What can they possibly be thinking? Never mind that this is probably illegal, but the only proven method of reducing gun violence, with law. is to allow private, law­ abiding citizens to carry concealed weap­ ons. All other gun laws have failed; just look at Chicago. Washington, DC, Great Britain, and Australia. Washington. D.C. banned handguns in 1976, and by 1991 its murder rate had tri­ pled. Chicago banned handguns in 1982, and within 10 years homicides with hand­ guns had more than doubled. England and Australia have effectively banned all hand­ guns and both countries have experienced sharp increases in violent crime and their percentage of "hot" burglaries is much higher than in the U.S. I'm not implying that banning concealed weapons from city property will increase violent crime, but it's a step in the wrong direction. What possible reason could they have for doing this? I don't live in Hastings, but I have friends there, I respect the Michigan Constitution, and I don't want this example of ignoring the facts for "feel good" politics to be fol­ lowed by other Michigan towns. Jeff Berger, Marshall Hastings CCW ordinance ‘unwelcome’ . ’jtft /»:' : J. I 'i • • Tatheedilor: , •1’1.1 VL(| •• I may be the “lone voice crying in the wilderness.” but here it comes anyway. For years. Hastings has been my place of choice to shop, cat out. seek medical help, in other words, to spend money. Christmas shopping for our sizable family (11 grand­ children) is almost entirely done here. All that is about to change with the enact­ ment of a loony CCW ordinance recently adapted by the Hastings City Council. The ordinance prohibits lawful citizens who have passed the requirement for CCW to be in possession of an otherwise legal weapon in a city building. According to City Manager Jeff Mansfield (as quoted in the Banner) the ’ordinance was developed at the request of a number of members of our staff who feel threatened and uncomfortable when dealing with individuals carrying weapons about sensitive emotional issues." Two observations. First: How is any staff member (or anyone else for that matter) having contact with a person capable of ignoring the most serious laws against assault and/or murder (which presumably the staff fears), now going to be safer? By what logic docs City- Council assume a per­ son willing to hurt or kill another will be deterred by this silly ordinance? Nothing was accomplished except another useless, stupid unworkable law. a mine field set for innocent law abiding citizens who simply wish not to be a play thing for criminals. Ignorant laws make work for lawyers who are about the only group who regularly ben­ efit from them. In this case though, the criminal also is at advantage because he can be assured his intended victim will be defenseless wherever this onerous ordi­ nance is in effect. This leads to the second observation: The What’s reason for ordinance? To the editor: A new ordinance for carrying a con­ cealed weapon in city-owned buildings? It was prompted supposedly by staff members who feel threatened by people who legally carry, when talking to people about sensi­ tive issues. Well, hello, every job has a certain amount of risk. New laws should not be made because a couple of individuals feel unsecure. espe­ cially when CCW holders have done noth­ ing wrong. There is nothing to back up rea­ soning for such a move, except maybe the underlying fact that Police Chief Jerry Sarver docs not like the new state CCW law. Whose interest is really being served here? CCW has helped drop crime and law enforcement knows it. so what is the real problem. City Council members? Dave Neeson, Hastings H -I... •. . ! people to fear are thdie who cannot get a CCW permit because they are criminals (or insane) and carry both a grudge and a gun. How have they been deterred by rendering all occupants or city buildings defenseless? Is this considered progress? Up to now my family has spent thou­ sands of dollars every year in Hastings, rest assured it will in the future be spent wher­ ever defense or self and others from those who rob, rape, and kill is considered to be a good thing, and CCW is not a dirty word. Law enforcement was my career choice for almost thirty years, and I have been CCW most of my adult life. Since the Hastings City Council can not trust me with CCW, I no longer feel welcome there. Richard J. Beukcma, Gun Lake What will be in 2003? Everyone will have options Dear editor: What will be in 2003? It is written, and it's in your hands, and Jesus Christ is Lord of lords and King of kings. However, we face an enormous threepoint problem: 1. "There is a way that seems right to a man. but its end is the way of death." Prov­ erbs 14:12. 2. "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; Who can know it?" Jeremiah 17:9. 3. So Jesus said to him. "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God." Mark 10:18. What is written is very’ well detailed, list­ ing 18 causes of very difficult days grow­ ing very rapidly, like a giant snowball pre­ paring to destroy the human race. Notice cause and effect, on which our universe is built 2 Timothy 3:1-7,13: "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lov­ ers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, trai­ tors, headstrong, haughty, levers of pleas­ ure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. “And from such people turn away! For of this sort are those who creep into house­ holds and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth... But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived." What's to be in 2003 also is in your hands, that is so far as your personal op­ tions are concerned. (The rest will be han­ dled by point three.) Your options for your personal world are basically two. The first and most popular is to build a fife house of fleshly pleasure, earthly things, (including money) and people's applause. All of these things are very temporary and will pass away. In fact you could be robbed at any moment of any of these things by the rob­ ber called "sin." It’s all part of your option. Sin will keep you longer, cost you more and take you farther than you wanted to go. "Sin" is lawlessness (don’t tell me what to do). The option: Galatians 6:7-9. Do not be deceived. God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season wc shall reap if we do not lose heart." That’s "In Your Hands" The third point to “What will be in 2003?” The rest is "In His Hands." Do you know the One who created the universe, sustains the universe, and changes the uni­ verse? He is the only sufficient cause I can fathom. Our whole problem and remedy can be summed up in these verses: • Romans 10:24, "For I bear them wit­ ness that they have a zeal for God. but not according to knowledge. For they being ig­ norant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for right­ eousness to everyone who believes." • Philippians 2:9-11, "Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow. of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." • Psalm 2:6-9, "Yet I have set My King on My holy Hill of Zion." I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me. 'You are My Son, Today I have begotten You. Ask of me and I will give You the nations for Your inheritance. And the ends of the earth for Your possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel." • Revelation 19:16, "And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: King of Kings and Lord of Lords." Many have said. I've tried and tried, and cried and cried, I can't. I can't. What is the solution? It's a bit mysterious, but really quite simple. Romans 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." I John 5:11­ 13, "And this is the record: that God has Pennock’s 'Priority’ decision not beneficial Dear editor. As participants with Priority Health, wc arc very concerned that Pennock Hospital officials will not discuss their decision to not participate with priority Health as of Feb. 1,2003. Wc do not understand how they can think that it is benefiting the community to turn away 4,500 people. It will cause a hardship on all of us because w^ must travel a longer distance to even get lab work done, and then we will have 10 go out of town if wc have to have surgery. My husband and I feel as though this is very unfair of them not to consider how this will affect that many people and they have not even asked for our opinion or how we feel about this. To our way of thinking, if it affects that many people, how can they economically justify losing that many potential patients? Won't it in the long run lose them a great deal of money and then wouldn't they have to lay off people because they wouldn't be as busy if that many of us are affected by this? I know myself 1 would not be happy if I have to go out of town to a different hos­ pital and a different doctor I am not famil­ iar with. Why is it that the other hospitals that participate arc not leaving Priority Health, but yet Pennock feels this will benefit the community? I feel they have a strange way of looking at this situation. They need to re­ consider their position on this matter. They need to think about this: If I have to go out of town to have lab work done, why not just go shopping out of town as long as I’m that close to a larger city? If you are affected by this, please call Pennock Hospital and speak to Matt Thompson at extension 460 (public rela­ tions). If enough of us call and complain, maybe they will listen. You also need to let Priority Health know how you feel about this situation and voice your opinion to them because they are also at fault in this situation. Doug and Barb Benner, Hastings given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life: he who does not have the Son of God doc* not have life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God. that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God." .Have you willfully, consciously received the Lord Jesus as your Savior and Lord? The mystery is in Romans 10:17. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." John 8:31-32. "Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him. "If you abide in My word, you are My disci­ ples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." You must go all the way with Jesus. Rus Sarver. Hastings Stop bad law before it starts To the editor: Hastings City Council members have taken it upon themselves to rewrite our United States Constitution. The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution says “A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free stale, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” If I am not mistaken, which I am not. the Bill of Rights states that “we” arc “the peo­ ple.” Now to the State of Michigan 90th Leg­ islature regular session of 2000: House Bill #4530, Act 319 ot 1990: “Regulation of pistols or other firearms. Section 2, A local unit of government shall not impose special taxation on, enact or enforce any ordinance or regulation pertaining to. or regulate in any other manner, the ownership, registra­ tion, purchase, sale, transfer, transportation or possession of pistols or other firearms, ammunition for pistols or other firearms, except as otherwise provided by federal law, or a law of this state.” So my question is, does the Hastings City Council or Police Chief Jerry Sarver want to be liable for enforcing this socalled law, which is not enforceable.? Do the people of Barry County want the Hastings police chief or City Council mak­ ing such a law, or should they be stopped? I think it should be stopped before it starts. Thomas Stockwell, Middleville • : -...ijrtjii/. bw! Thank God for display of hope To the editor: Thank God that Joseph Andorfer from New York City was just passing by. When the “Twin Towers” fell, I’m sure that everyone said, “Oh, dear Santa Claus sitting on the courthouse lawn, save us!” I give Barry County praise for displaying “hope” on the courthouse lawn. Just imagine a society without some guidelines — like the Ten Commandments — to live by. Alice Forshey-Luscher, Lake Odessa Thanks for Christian promotion Dear editor: Let me just express my true gratitude for your positive portrayal of Oristianity in your newspaper. It is so refreshing to read a public news­ paper that so boldly and unashamedly acknowledges the “Christ in Christmas" and pays tribute to God at Thanksgiving. I especially enjoyed the Thanksgiving proclamation that was published, as well as all of your beautiful covers with the reminders to remember God. My hat is tipped to you! Keep up the great work! Thanks for standing strong in this wishywashy. politically correct world. Kari Lonkers Hastings We must protect law abiding citizens To the editor: How can the officials of Hastings pass an ordinance restricting lawful holders of CCW to carry in city buildings? This is clearly against the law and I hope all the Michigan citizens will contact their elected representatives and put a stop to this foolishness. They say it’s for safety reasons. Really! Every state that has a CCW law in place has reported their crime rate went down. So if a criminal comes to one of your meet­ ings. reads your sign for no guns, he'll leave his gun outside and not kill anyone, right? I feel a lot safer already, of course, that's why I'm a CCW holder. I don't trust you to protect me! Karen Johnson, Lawrence, Mich., member. Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale STATE OF MICHIGAN THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR PROBATE COURT ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decodent's Estate FILE NO. 2003-23615-DE Estate of Esther L. Lodenstom, Deceased Date of birth: 05/11/1919. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT whose addresses) are unknown and whose OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Veronica S. Lovelace (original mortgagors) to Countywide Home Loans. Inc. d/b/a America’s Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated November 22. 1999. and recorded on November 23. 1999 in Document No 1038365 in Barry County Richard H. Shaw, Probate Judge on the petition of Robert Lodenslein requesting John Barnett be appointed personal representative of Esther L Lodenslein who lived at 12904 Marsh Road. Shelbyville. Michigan and who died on EIGHTY-FIVE ANO 25/100 dollars ($13,685-25), 10/01/2002. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated 03/15/2001 be admitted to pro­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ bate and heirs be determined NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Creditors of the venue, decedent are notified that ail claims against the named personal representative or proposed per­ YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is in the condition* of a mortgage made by Angela K. Davis, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company. LLC., Mortgagee, dated May 29. 2002, and recorded on May 30. 2002 in Document No 1081428 In Barry County as Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is THIRTEEN claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED including interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m . on February 13. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 56. Lynden Johr.cock Plat No 1. as record­ ed in Uber 3 of Plate. Page 93. Orangeville months after the date ot publication of this notice. Aids and services an) available, upon reason­ able request, to individuals with disabilities please contact the court prior to the hearing if you from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL .vould like accom.nodations Orton, Tooman. Hale, McKown & Kiel. P.C. Dated January 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stephen M. McKown (P25675) 314 Trowbndge St.. P.O Box 239 Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC Allegan. Ml 49010-0239 Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 2040 128th Avenue Hopkins. Ml 49328-9514 (269) 793-7657 OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sonal representative or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 (269) 673-2136 Robert Lodenstein FOR THAT P JRPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the folowing: TAKE NOTICE: A heanng will be held on February 6. 2003 at 11.30 am. at 220 W. Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. before the Honorable estate will be forever barred unless presented to John Barnett. 903 E. Mai St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200233458 Team X I including interest at 9.710% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m., on February 27.2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and ar* described as: Lot 102 of the Plat of Mix Addition to Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plate on Page 69. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 (1/30) (1/24) THIRTY-SIX AND 53/100 doftars ($82,637.53), Filo 4200310241 Team H (2/13) �Pape 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 23, 2003 receive, and so it is a real way that people can contribute in a meaningful, local way. I think it’s a wonderful program," Sister Constance said. "We are very grateful to Juanita for sticking with it. for offering the leadership over all these years, but also she s taken initiative...a number of times when the program could have easily have fallen through. There will undoubtedly be times like that in the future, but Juanita has been able to really keep it going...and actu­ ally have it be a productive and good pro­ gram." Sister Constance also complimented Jaanila for developing a good system. "She is in a position where it can be handed off to some other people because she had it organized and streamlined...Jua­ nita has developed a regular list of workers both from within the parish and outside and extra truck drivers so there are people wc can call on. We're not starting from scratch on all of this.” Talking about the food bank is an emo­ tional roller coaster for Juanita. There arc teary eyes plus lou of laughter. “I can’t accept the credit bccau*** if it wasn't for the rest of the workers. I never could have done it. It’s a team effort." she said. Talking of her personal motivation to spend time and energy to keep the food bank operating, she tearfully said. “I was poor myself. I know people need help, and I want to help people. A second later, as a smile stretched across her face, she added, “it keeps me out of mischief ” Juanita also has helped a woman in an­ other part of the county with advice in or­ ganizing a local food bank. St. Ambrose Community Food Bank honors Juanita Gurd for her service lure into a dependable and helpful source of supplemental food for low income and eld­ erly. To keep the food bank at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton running smoothly, she’s been involved in every as­ pect - from raising funds to ordering food to recruiting volunteer truck drivers and others to help out. Whenever funds to purchase food be­ came low. Juanita canvassed the Delton area, asking other churches and businesses tor contributions. She’s amassed a faithful following. Now, she has passed the torch to three volunteers who have offered to handle Jua­ nita’s duties with the local food bank. Be- by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Juanita Gurd has sometimes been called The Food Lady. It’s a nickname she doesn't mind be­ cause she has enjoyed being part of the team effort to help stock the cupboards of low income folks in the Delton area. Cur­ rently, 55 to 57 families are being provided with food nearly every month. Juanita has been involved in distributing free food to area folks for about 17 years, including most of those as head of the St. Ambrose Community Food Bank. Because of health reasons, she's stepping down from her role with the church food bank that she nurtured from a fledging ven- Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. PLEASANTVIEW FA.MILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sun­ day Service: 9:30 am.; Sunday School IID am.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12- FAITH UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11:00 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. cause of their willingness io assist others she feels comfortable in giving up the job. though it will remain dear to her heart. Tracy Johnson will serve as on-site food bank coordinator and Ruth and John Hughes are the administrative coordinators. Juanita was thanked and honored for her service to the church ano community at a party with other food bank volunteers after a food distribution last week. Since the party was a day before Juanita's 82nd birth­ day, a decorated birthday cake was the cen­ terpiece. “From the parish point of view, this has been a tremendous contribution to the par­ ish and to the community to have this pro­ gram here at St. Ambrose." said Sister Con­ stance Ftfelski, Order of Preachers, pastoral administrator at St. Ambrose since last July. in addition to hosting the Delton blood drive every few months, the food bank is another way the church offers a public out­ reach “and we’re glad for that." she said. "Because of Juanita, the church is known in the community for the food bank, and wc do get calls from people.” The food bank “allows and enables pa­ rishioners to have a way to work, to con­ tribute to feeding the hungry. We need to give as much as other people may need to spent, saying that it’s not much compared to a weekly or daily food bank. But. she ac­ knowledged “it does take time to figure out the order, call it in, call the workers and round up a couple of trucks to go each month (to the food bank).” Usually between 12 to 18 people volun­ teer to help her with the food transport and distribution. One of the most comical experiences in heading the food bank was when Juanita learned the "hard” way that area folks don’t care much for sauerkraut. "Just because you like it is no sign eve­ rybody else is going to like it. When I first started. I ordered sauerkraut two or three months in a row. During the next two years, whenever a town food drive was held to help stock the St. Ambrose Community Food Bank, those same cans of sauerkraut rolled back in. It seems that nearly all the recipients of sauer­ kraut at the food distributions were donat­ ing the sauerkraut back to the food bank. “They'd give it back to us in the food drive, and then they'd get it again. It finally got tapered down. I guess everybody got rid of their sauerkraut.” she said with laughter. "I didn't order any sauerkraut af­ ter that.” Juanita said she was able to recognize the sauerkraut cans when they were recy­ cled back to the food bank because it was “an odd-named brand. I’ve never seen it in the stores around here." People don’t seem to like canned plums, cither, she said. Some of those cans came back in the food drives, too. but not as many as the sauerkraut. Hearing appreciative comments from See FOOD BANK, page 17 She’s modest about the time she has noon. Saturday nights - Praise Ser­ vices 7:30 pm. For more informa­ tion cal! the church office. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pzn.; Sunday Masses 8:30 azn. and 11:00 azn.; Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 pzn. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garmon. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 azn. classes HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeumxom. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Slate Rd. and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill, Senior worship service at 10:30 am. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School. 10:45 am Monung Worship. Sunday 5-7 pm. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday School i mui offers Life Ennchmenl Classes for adults and our for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 azn. Nursery provided Sunday Evening Service.6XX) p .m Wednes­ evening service 6:00 pzn. Wednes­ day. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ ebraiing Chnsi for all ages 2 yrs day activities 7.00 pzn are: Rain­ neer Club kids at 6 pm.) Wednes­ day. 7 pm.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). Tom's Market). We look forward to GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN WELCOME CORNERS CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. I1O0 us M 301 E. State Rd. (Across from worshipping with you. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael An- pzn. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pzn. Grace Notes; 7:00 pzn. Crossways; 7:00 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Bnradway. Hastings, Ml 49008. Rev. Bob Strath Phone 367­ ” 4O6T. Worship Services: Sunday. am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6.00 pm. or Rev Deva! X Hatfwk* 9489ttM. TradhkxfiL 1928 Book'of KHX) IIDOazrc; Sunday School. 10 azn. for all ages. Common Prayer used for all ser­ azn. Worship (Annual Meeting); 12:30 pzn. Little Angels, Flying GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE, AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at come* of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conserv­ For more information call 795-2370 vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Mtmsmes; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 azn. pm. Adult Choir. Saturday. Jan. 18 - 10.00 am. Catechism 2; 8:00 pzn. Doves. God's Children; 6.00 pzn. day. Jan. 21 - 7XX) pm. Inquirers. Wednesday. Jan. 22 - 10:00 am. Wocdwatchers; 10:00 am. Healthy Families; 7.-00 pm. Worship. ative Grace Brethren Churches, In­ Sunday School for all ages. 10:45 ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODtST CHURCH azn.. Morning Worship Service; 209 W Green Street. Hastmgs. Ml 6:00 pzn., Evening Service; 7:00 School Classes 9:45 azn. SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 49058. (269-945-9574). Barrier free pzn. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday building with elevator to all floors Family Night 6:30 pzn.. Awana, Sr. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lua Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma. Musk Director. Erin Merritt. Office Manager. Sunday 8 15am - Sundayschool.9:30azn. - LIVE! Lader the Dome (Contem­ and Jr. High Youth. Prayer ind Bible 6.00 pzn.; Wednesday Bible Study ways welcome. MOPS. CHURCH -Member Church of the Worldwide Anglican Communion - 315 W. Center Si. (corner of S. Bnradway and W. Center Si.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Chartes P McCabe HI. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 94S-BU&* for information on Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Sunday Wbnhip - 8 am. Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour; 11 .DO am. Monung Wonhip Service; 600 pm. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 pzn. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948- GRACE COMMUNITY'CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Monung Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting ai the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 am.. 6 00 pzn.; Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone ts Some­ one Special." For information call 1­ 616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1106. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible arc! elevator. Sunday School day Morning Wonhip 11 azn.; Sun­ day Bible Study 7 pm. If interested U a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE lor Brenl Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sui*da; School al 9:45 am . Worship 1100 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10:00 azn; Worship 11:00 am.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pm. 6:00 pm. Wednesday: Bible Class QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. ST. C111L-S CATHOLIC CHUKC: Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at am.-11 azna PO. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 Obit teazles Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. and 9:30 azn. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local busiu. -ses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FDJjC. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prewnpoons’ 118 c •enenon-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan porary sen ice). Junior Church. Sun­ day school, 10:30 azn. - Refresh­ menu; 11.-00 azn. Traditional Ser­ vice. Sunday school. 5:30 pzn. - ^PiisdnaCVanMourik^lberts CALEDONIA - Priscilla (Van Mourik) Alberts, age 85, of Caledonia, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday. January 21. 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; her sisters. Sylvia Mulder, Ruth Mellema; and an infant brother and sister. She is survived by her children. Sandy (Wayne) Hendrick. Peggy (Jim) Bcuschel. Leo (Denise) Alberts; 12 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; her sisters. Joan Venlet. Audrey (George) Ritsema. and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home Thursday. January 23, 2003 from 5-9 P.M. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at the Metropolitan Hospital Intensive Care Unit. Funeral services for Mrs. Alberts will be held Friday. January 24. 2003 al 10:00 A.M. at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E. Main Street. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Matthysse-Kuiper-DcGraaf Funeral Home in Caledonia. Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 600 pzn. - Disciple Bible Study II. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 6:00 pzn. LIVE! Under the Dome praise learn rehearsal. 7.-00 pzn. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8.00 pzn. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday nights - 7.00 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 231 CHURCH S. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Jared Daugherty. Director of Music Min­ istries Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah’s Ark Preschool. Thursday. Jan. 23 - 8:30-10 am. Women's Bible Study; 700 pm. Choir. Fri­ day. Jan. 24 - 600 pm. Menden Dining Room. Sunday. Jan. 26 - 8: 30 am. Chancel Choir. 9.00 am. Traditional Worship - Communion; 9: 20 azn. Children's Worship; 10:00 am. Coffee Hour • in Hall; 10:10 11:20 am. Contemporary Wonhip Communion; 11:50 am. Children's Worship. The 9.00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 122" The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both ser­ vices. Children's Worship is avail­ able during both services. 1:30 pm. Annual Meeting - Nursery Pro­ vided. Monday. Jan. 27 - 9:15-10:30 am. Suff meets for prayer and plan­ ning. 7:00 pm. Committee Night Wednesday. Jan. 29 - 6:!5 am. Men's Bible Study; 9:30 am Women s Circle Study Leaden Lounge; 3’45-430 pm. Children'* HASTINGS - Joyce A. Walters, age 60. of Hastings, died Sunday. Jan. 19. 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Walters was bom on Oct. 26. 1942 at Chickasha. Oklahoma, the daughter of Francis and Ileta (Lindsey) Campbell. She was raised in Oklahoma and Hastings. The family had moved to Hastings in 1953 from Oklahoma. She lived in Hastings since that time except for living three years in the Philippines. She was employed as a nurses aid at Pennock Hospital for eight years. She has been in failing health for the past several years. She was a member of Barry County Church of Christ; and avid reader and hand­ icrafts er.'husiast. Mrs. Walters is survived by her mother, Ileta Campbell of Hastings; daughter, Denise (Martin) Disbrow of Hastings; son, Randolph Pittman of Battle Creek; two grandchildren. Heidi and Jeffrey Schroll; and sister, Carol Towns of Waco, Texas. Preceding her in death was her father Francis Campbell in January of 2002. Services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 22. 2003 al Wren Funeral Home. Pastor David Roper officiated. Burial was at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joyce A. Walters Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. [ \ LAKE ODESSA - Ethel May Hoort went to be with her Lord on Wednesday. Jan. 15. 2003 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mich., at the age of 80. She was bon Aug. 7. 1922 in Grand Rapids. Ml, the daughter of Ernest and Ann (Fisher) Kladder. Ethel was preceded in death by both her parents; twin sister, Marion Boots; daugh­ ter-in-law, Sharon; great grandson. Travis She is survived by her husband. Henry, with whom she enjoyed 60 wonderful years of marriage; daughter. Sandra (Richard) Heyboer of Portland; sons. Larry, and Randall, both of Lake Odessa; special friend, Natalie Wilson; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother-in-law. Edward Botts of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held on Saturday. Jan. 18, 2003 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. The Rev. Peter Adams, pastor of the Grace United Reformed Church in Aho. Mich, officiated. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Ionia, Mich. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, or the building fund at the Grace United Reformed Church in Alto. MI in memory of Mrs. Ethel M. Hoort, c/o RFH P.O. Box 36. Sunfield. Ml 48890. The pallbearers were Kevin, Tim. and Steve Heyboer, Jon Hoort. Dave Zuber, and John Martin. The funeral arrangements were made by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. For more information, log onto www.legacy.com. BATILE CREEK - Mrs. Maxine Hawks, age 87. of Battle Creek, formerly of Delton, passed away Jan. 18,2003. Maxine was bom in Nashville. Mich., on July 16,1915, the daughter ofRoyceG. and Maty (Castlein) Henton. She was a 1935 graduate of the University of Michigan. For 15 years she was a supervisor with the Department of Social Services in Hastings. In 1938 she married Julius Knowlton, and together they were instrumental in the formation of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton, where Maxine was a long time founding member. After Julius death, in 1976, Maxine, at age 62 became a volunteer in the Peace Corp, working on the island of Tnik. help­ ing develop a juvenile court justice system. In 1981 she married Harold Hawks, and he preceded her in death in 2002. Maxine was an avid reader, and will be remembered as very dedicated to her fami•yMaxine is survived by sons. Michael (Becky) Knowlton of Muskegon, Jerry (Joan) Knowlton of Oregon, and Timothy (Lisa) Knowlton of Battle Creek; step daughters. Louise Behon and llene (Ronald) Grant of Battle Creek. Janet (Keith) Welbum of Lawton, and Dorothy (Donald) Eaton of Hastings; a sister, Mary Marie (David) Town-send of Florida; nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren; 14 step grandchildren; and 28 step great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Maxine was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Marquita Smith. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, II a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Delton. Fr. Jeff Kass ian, celebrant. For a more lasting memorial, please con­ sider memorial contributions to St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Our People! Our Strength! OUR DIFFERENCE! We understand how complicated, confusing and emotionally stressful arranging a funeral can be. Our people listen carefully to what is meaningful to you, and help create a service that commemorates your loved one's life the way you want. Serving the Communityfor nearly 40 Years David C. Wren, Director Call todav Choir in Hall; 7:00 pm. Praise Team. ~Maxin^Knowtton)ddawks 269-945-2471 Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 WREN Funeral Home 1401 North Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 Member of AlDEtWOui-S | �The Hastings Ban.- .«»r - Thursday. January 23. 2003 - Page 7 ‘Growing confident kids’ is focus of 4 workshops by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The second class in “Family Workshop Series 2003.” will be held Feb. 10. 17. 20 and 24 in four different areas of the county. The topic of the workshop is “How to Grow Confident Kids." In March the topic will be “How Can I Discipline My Child?” In April the topic is ' Family Time Without the TV Monster.” A free dinner will be provided prior to each session. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. The presentation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Child care will be provided on site (free pizza dinners will be for both children and adults). Workshops address the needs of families with children from preschool to high school. Child care sessions will include Craven-Chipman united in marriage Lydys to celebrate golden anniversary The children of Gary and Betty Lydy would like to acknowledge their parents' golden anniversary. They were married the 24th of January, 1953. Their children are Sally Oelke of Petoskey, Susan Gilbert of Kalamazoo. Robert of Alaska and Sandy deceased. Their plans are for a family din­ ner to celebrate. If you wish, cards may be sent to 3181 W. Slate Road. Hastings, Mkh. Martha Craven and Scott Chipman were united in marriage on Sept. 28. 2002 at Thomapple Valley Church in Hastings. The bride is the daughter of John and Marlene Craven of Hastings. The groom is the son of Richard and Kathie Ziegler of Hastings. Jackie Barry, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Deanna Travis, friend of the bride and Melissa Craven and Mary Craven, sisters of the bride. Doug Carpenter, friend of the groom, was the best man. Groomsmen were Kris Karlek and Joe Nordyk. friends of the groom and Tim Miller, cousin of the groom. Ringbearer was Carter Carpenter and flower girl was Autumn DeMott, both friends of the bride and groom. Ushers were Ritchie Sundslrom. friend of the groom and Paul Gonzales, uncle of the groom. Master and mistress of ceremonies was Tim and Kelli Slocum, friends of the bride and groom. The reception was held at the Barry County Expo Center in Hastings. The cou­ ple honeymooned in Mackinaw Island and now reside in Hastings. GIRL, Emma Michelle, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 2, 2003 at 6:39 p.m. to Paul and Anna Alexander of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Allison Rae, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 3, 2003 at 11:05 pjn. to Chad and Angela Wilbur of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Hunter William, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 6. 2003 at 6:48 p.m. to Michelle and Rick Yager of Freeport. Weighing 6 lbs.! i ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Katie Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 8, 2003 at 12:54 p.m. toJacey and Dan Acker of Woodland. Boot-LaDere marriage noted Amanda Bimm and Jerry LaDere Jr. were married on Jan. 3. 2003. Amanda i" a 2002 graduate from Thorn­ apple Kellogg School and is currently in the U.S. Army. Jerry is a 2001 graduate from Barry County Christian School and has a career in masonry construction. The couple are very happy and living in Newport News, Va. BOY, Blaze Adam, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 8, 2003 at 8:34 am. to David Sensiba and Kathy Rollins of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Blaze Edwin, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 10, 2003 at 12:04 pm. to Bri­ an and Lucile Humphrey of Clarksville. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Annie Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 7.2003 at 8. !2 am to Lindsay and Tb^-nas Edmonds of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Toby Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 10.2003 at 2:38 pm. to Susan Wal­ ton and Tracy Stark of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2/4 ozs. and 2) 3/4 inches long. Matthew James Henry, Hickory Comers and Susan Audrey Bctke, Hickory Comers. Corey Benjamin Mingerink, Richardson, TX and Angela Joy McQueen, Middleville. Rex Harland Burghdoff, Middleville and Pamela Kay Lewis, Middleville. Nathaniel Michael McFanin, Delton and Briana Renee Bradford, Delton. Richard Allen Glassman. Plainwell and Kathleen Ann Pavlack, Plainwell. Free tax assistance available Free tax help will be available starting later this month and in February in Hast­ ings, Middleville, Nashville and Caledonia for low and moderate income people. The service is being provided by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) in cooperation with the Interna! Revenue Service for middle and low in­ come taxpayers with .special attention to those ages 60 and older. Volunteers arc trained to complete basic income tax forms and your tax questions. Since its start in 1968, AARP Tax-Aide has helped more than 30 million taxpayers and is a confiden­ tial service supported by people in this area The program will start during the last week in January and continue for as long as requests for help warrant. The dates, times and places are as fol­ lows: • In Hastings at Hidden Valley Estates on Tuesdays, starting Feb. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary. • In Hastings at the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging on Thursdays, starting Jan. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Also on Fridays, starting Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary. • In Nashville at the Castleton Township Hall on Wednesdays, Feb. 5,12,19, 26 and March 5 from noon to 4 p.m. Appointments should be made by calling the Nashville Village Office at (517) 852-9544. • In Middleville at the Middleville Vil­ lage Offices Tuesdays, starting February 4th, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 795­ 3385 for an appointment. • In Caledonia at the Community Educa­ tion Building on Mondays, starting Feb. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. Appointments arc pre­ ferred and may be made by calling 891­ 8117. In addition to the current year's blank forms, taxpayers should bring a copy of year 2001 returns, as well as information about year 2002 taxable income and deduc­ tions. This would include all W-2 forms showing salary and wages, unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 forms for Social Security benefits, 1099 forms shewing pensions, interest and dividends. If eligible for any Michigan tax credits, tax­ payers also should bring information about year 2002 property taxes or rent, heating costs and prescriptions and drugs. John A. Panfil of Hastings is local coor­ dinator for the AARP Tax-Aide program. learning activities for children that comple­ ment each month's presentation topic. Class dates are as follows: Feb. 10. Delton Kellogg High School. Delton Feb. 17. Maple Valley High School. Nashville Feb. 20, Hastings High School. Hastings Feb. 24. Thornapplc Kellogg Learning Center. Middleville The TK Learning Center is located on Main Street in Middleville just west of M­ 37 in the renovated building where the old middle school used to be located (next to McFall Elementary). Hastings High School is located on the comer of South Street and Market in Hast­ ings. Maple Valley High School is located on Vermontville Road north and east of Nash­ ville (State Road turns into Vermontville Road east of Nashville.) Delton Kellogg High School is located on the south side of Delton Road just west of M-43. The subject of the February presentation, building children’s self-esteem, was chosen because “self-esteem helps a child to have the skills to deal with stressful situations.” Karen Jousma of the Child Abuse Preven­ tion Council of Barry County said. The council is co-sponsoring the workshops, along with several other organizations. “You always hear that the reason behind kids making poor choices is they wanted to feel better about themselves or wanted to be liked. If children have self-esteem they can make decisions because they’re good for them,” not because of peer pressure, she said. Jousma said the workshops’ sponsoring organizations have donated space and pre­ senters. Local pizza makers, including Northside Pizza, Goodtime Pizza, Sajo's, Doster’s Country Store and Cloverdale Store, are providin' the dinners. Those wanting to sign up for the classes can do so by calling 269/948-3264 For the best color film processing around seethe experts at... Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 Looking for Low Carb WE HAVE THEM! KETO foods pasta * chips * cereal Dr. Atkins * bars * mixes * syrups * shakes Food for Life and Todd's low carb breads and other assorted low carb foods. OPEN: Mondjy-Fnday 10 to 6 SMureUy >O to 104 E. State St. 4 Hastings. Ml 49056 (269)945-0875 - Mail order delivery available ~ We accept food stamps - 1OZ senior discount on supplements every day HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the fofioxiig is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 56. which was adopted by »lie ’’ownship Board of Hope Township at its regu­ lar meeting held on January 13, 2003. SEGI1QN_L ESTABLISHMENT Qf QSP*QPEN SPACE PRESERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT. This section amends the Hope Tow nship Zoning Ordinance by the adoption of a new Article XXVIII establishing a *OSP* Open Space Preservation Overlay District as a development option for owners of land within the ‘AA’ and *RR" zoning districts as wefl as those lands in the *RL* zoning district that are se.-ved by a public sanitary sewage disposal system. This Article allows the clustering of dwellings within an Open Space Preservation Development subject to extensive regulations regarding, among other things, open space and minimum lot dimension requirements. SECTION II. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 16 4 This section amends Section 16 4 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add reference to the ‘OSP’Open Space BOY, Domanick Eugene, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. II. 2003 at 1:36 pm. to Christina and Donald Gibson of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Preservation Overlay District SECTION 111, REDESIGNATION QF EXISTING ARTICLES XXVII AND XXIX. This section redesignates the existing Articles XXVII and XXIX of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance entitled, respectively. ‘ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT and -VALIDITY. AMEND­ GIRL, Taylor Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 12, 2003 at 1:43 am. to Stacy Fullerton and Chris Everitt of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. Need a Great Gift Idea? Mildred Mathews to mark 93 years Mildred Mathews will celebrate her 93rd birthday on Jan. 29. 2003. If you would like to send a card of well wishes, please send them to: 2467 Wasabinang, Hastings, Michigan 49058. GIRL,Karissa Faith, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 6.2003 at 9:40 pm. to Eri­ ca Walker and Kevin Sanders II of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long. therein are renumbered accordingly. SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY, The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION Y. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days following publication of this notice. Give the gift of information. GIRL, Kierslen Renae. bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 2. 2003 at 9:16 pm. to Tammy and Chris Moore of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. MENTS. EFFECTIVE DATE’ as. respectively. Article XXIX and Article XXX and the sections A subscription to their local, hometown newspaper. OaU...945-9554 The Hastings BANNER North Highway M-43 - Hastings PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Hope Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 23. 2003 evening, the grand marshal reception and Depot Day. There were more than 40 deco­ rated Christmas balls added to the Depot Tree of Memories. The freight house com­ mittee is planning a soup and salad supper at the Depot on Feb. 14. This will be open to the public with limited sealing. William Eckstrom is home from Florida for a few days, an annual occurrence for him with a leaching obligation involved. H-cJae. Ortedda • 9 by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 25. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will have a host present and the genealogy society will have a library assis­ tant on hand. Marian Harris is the new librarian for the Ionia County Genealogical Society. She is using the computer to enter data from member records for Internet use. There will be a roast beef dinner at Fellowship Hall Friday. Jan. 31. from 5 to 7 p m. There is a home basketball game that n.ght against Lansing Catholic Central. Residents can eat out and then enjoy rhe game or simply eat a fine Friday night meal. Today is birthday number 90 for Robert Cobb Sr. Maybe 91. Have you noticed the change in the appearance of the lighthouse? It stands alone with no connected building. When new back in 1939, it stood alone and was used for selling quick foods. Tish bait, boat rentals and more with Bruce York handling the job. Years later additional space was added for better handling of food sales. The current owner fell the building was in too bad condition to repair so it stands alone, that is. the lighthouse itself. We shall sec what comes next. Downtown the two pizza places have merged. Penny’s Pizzeria now holds the business, also of Five Star Pizza. We hear that the lady owner of one married the gen­ tleman owner of the other. This makes two empty storefronts or Fourth Avenue across from Union Bank. Much excavation has been done around the building of Sandersons' Signs. This involves checking for traces (possibly) of ground water conta­ mination from the years when this comer had a service station. The assistant coach of the Okemos bas­ ketball team is Steve VandcrLaan. For the game last Friday night, some of his Grand Rapids family came to sec his team play. Brother Douglas and son Jay came, as did brother. Doug was the sports editor of the Hastings Reminder 25 years ago. Ever since, he and Gordon Garlock have main­ tained a telephone-mail connection con­ cerning sports. They attended the game together. Doug met Roily Krauss, whom he remembered from "back when" and he spotted Mike Maciesz. but could not get to him in the crowd. Lakewood United Methodist Church is now completely moved into the new build­ ing for which there will be a consecration service at a date in February. The 16 class­ rooms are in service, as are the offices. The space for the Rolling Stones, the church pi-ppct group, has a rehearsal room, large storage rooms for props and for costumes. Two end rooms arc reserved for respite care one day each week with a homelike setting for daytime use and another room where lunch is served for the clients. This service allows a caregiver a day of respite from 24­ hour care of a family member. The spacious rotunda is a bright space with many win­ dows and a sky view through the high win­ dows of the cupola. One beautiful feature is a lighted window salvaged from the origi­ nal brick building which came down in the fall. The triple section window is backlight­ ed. It was provided for the new 1911 church by the Young People’s Alliance after the earlier church was destroyed by lightning. The board of directors of the local histor­ ical society met Monday evening, Jan. 20. to review some of the accomplishments for 2002 and to consider projections for 2003. There will be the May hollyhock sale and plant exchange. The new garden club will handle the exchange. July will be busy with three events close on the heels of Alumni Day on the last Saturday of June. There will be Art in the Park, the fair parade in the Andrea at risk The work continues in the trenches on Tupper Lake Street at Fourth Avenue around a former gasoline station. Family past Dear Annie: I’ve moved to a new state, and people naturally ask questions such as."Wh'.t do you folks th’nk of your move?" or "Will your family visit?" I have not seen my family in more than a decade because of childhood abuse. After years of therapy. I have built a solid, healthy life apart from everyone and have completely severed relations with my par­ ents. siblings and extended family. I cannot come up with a good response when people sk about my family. Can you help? - No Forwarding Address in North Carolina. Dear N.C. If the person asking is a casual acquaintance, you can reply. “I'm sure they are fine with the move," or “Wc haven’t discussed visiting yet.” If the person is someone you see often, you might tell them. “I am not in contact with my family and would prefer not to discuss it." Then change the subject. Leave the cold The lifeguard post and lighthouse stand sentinel over frozen Jordan Lake in Lake Odessa. PROTECT YOLLR £ARS E1N1SH_BEEQR£ WINTER HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAP CLEANING Remove fine scratches , oxidation and restore gloss Safe for clear coat finishes S1Q.0JD DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE DETAILING Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor denning or combination special ★Waning Make Some Serieos ★ Money ★ NOW HIRING Owner Operators Solos 83* Teams 83c We are looking for experienced teams to run priority dispatch. Hastings City Bank Herr For You Since IM6 COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) PART-TIME TELLER Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer ser­ vice. We arc currently looking for a Part-Time Teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Hastings office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented, and possess excellent customer relations skills Apply in the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE/M-F Dear Annie: Last June, my 18-year-old granddaughter graduated at the top of her class. "Andrea" is a popular girl, and was quite active in church and in school. She won an academic scholarship to a small college nearby, and her parents decided to let Andrea get her own apartment. A month later, one of Andrea's friends called her fa­ ther and told him that his daughter was liv­ ing with a 25-year-old man. "Billy" barely has a high-school education, has held a se­ ries of minimum-wage jobs, doesn’t own a usable car and has been arrested for theft. He also uses drugs. When Andrea's parents confronted her. she said she was in love. Her parents re­ fused to pay for her living arrangements, so she moved into Billy’s mother's home. Billy and his mother wouldn’t let my granddaughter have her car. phone, makeup or clothes. Finally. Andrea told her mother she wanted to come home. Billy comes to the house every day. but her parents won’t permit her to date him. Billy is very controlling (I think he could become an abuser), and Andrea's attitude is terrible. She believes she is an adult now and doesn't have to abide by any rules. She is rebellious and gives her parents a hard time. Her father sold her car while she was staying with Billy, and her mother put her on birth control pills. They are desperate for Andrea to stay in school and not get preg­ nant by this jerk or marry him. so they are walking on eggshells around her. I person­ ally think they should lay down the law. she tuts so much potential, and we'd hate to see her throw her life away on this bum. - Wor­ ried Grandma in Upstate New York. Dear Grandma: You obviously have An­ drea’s best interests at heart, but you need to step away from this situation and let her parents handle it. They arc doing their best to keep things under control, and too much advice can be confusing. Encourage them to discuss the problem with a family thera­ pist, and try to be supportive of whatever decisions they make. We Process COLOR FILM! Professional Quality and Same Day Service! J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 GREAT IJ GIFT IDEA... Dear Annie: I would like to respond to "Unhappy in Kansas.” whose husband is cold and unemotional. I was in the same situation. My husband of 17 years had a heart of stone. Last year. “Bud” moved out of our bedroom and started going places without me. When I cried and begged him to tell me what was wrong, he said. “Noth­ ing.” I. too. felt he wanted me to ask for a divorce, so he would not be the bad guy. After 10 months of loneliness. I’d had enough and saw a lawyer. It turned out to be a great relief. 1 had no idea what I'd been missing. My new hus­ band tells me how beautiful I am and how much he loves me. tell “Unhappy" not to wait. It won’t get better if she stays. - whatever the occasion, give a subscription to Cm 945-9554 for Information Happy at Last in Alaska. Dear Alaska: Yours is the Voice of Expe­ rience. Thanks tor your input. Holding the bill Dear Annie: I was recently married. Eight months before the wedding, my fi­ ance and I discussed the cost of the cere­ mony and reception with my father and stepmother (whom I love dearly). I was concerned we wouldn’t be able to invite all the people we wanted, but Dad reassured me. saying. "Don't worry about it." My mother and her husband offered to pay for the photographer, plus SI.000. which was all they could afford after paying for their airline tickets and hotel room. We invited 150 guests and had a beauti­ ful wedding. At the end of the reception my father paid the bar tab and gave us SIXXX). I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but Dad gave me the distinct impression that he was going to take care of the cost of the recep­ tion. During the festivities, he behaved as if he were the host. Most of the guests, in­ cluding my sister, assumed from his actions* and words that Dad was footing the whole bill. I am hurt and confused. When Dad said. "Don’t worry about it." I guess what he re­ ally meant was. "Don’t worry you’ll find a way to pay the bills." I never expected my father to throw some lavish affair few me. but had we known he didn't intend to fi­ nance the wedding., we would have made* different choices. 1 don’t know what happened. Maybe dad found out how much my mother gave us and decided not to spend more than she did. In any event, my husband and I were left with a hefty bill, and we are living pay­ check to paycheck until it’s paid off . I love my father, but is there a diplomatic way to cell him how hurt we are? - Daddy's Little Girl Left Holding the Bill Dear Little Giri: It sounds as if there has been a huge misunderstanding. Daddy may be unaware (hat you expected him to con­ tribute more. and let’s face it. he never promised to do so. His behavior was mis­ leading. but it is doubtful he meant to hurt you or put you into debt. Nonetheless, it might be helpful to clear the air. Talk to Dad alone, and tell him you apparently mis­ read the signals he was sending and you don’t want there to be any lingering ill-will. He needs to understand what happened so he doesn't make the same mistake. Late wife talk Dear Annie: I have been dating “Rob" for several months. His wife died two years ago. Rob is a wonderful man. and I love him dearly, but whenever we are with someone else, he starts every conversation by saying. “I lost my wife two years ago " He goes on and on about places they vis­ ited. the traveling they did. and his wife’s many accomplishments. Of course, while he goes on about her. I am totally ignored. Not once has Rob acknowledged my presence or made any comment about the importance of our relationship. This hap­ pens almost every week. 1 am ready to put my boots on and walk. Is there any hope for me? - Heartsick in Virginia. Dear Heartsick: Rob is still grieving over his late wife and is not yet capable of mov­ ing on. If you still want to hang around, it’s possible things will change, but it will take some time. Only you can decide if he’s worth the wait. Video eating Dear Annie: I just read the letter about the mother who ate with her mouth open. It reminded me of a similar situation in my family. We solved it by videotaping our holiday meals. When Mom saw the tapes, she cringed. She is now trying hard to get rid of those bad habits. - Appreciate It in Ohio. Dear Ohio: There is nothing so painful as watching your faults on camera. Some folks, because of illness or age, cannot help the way they chew. Kudos to Mom for her willingness to work on the problem. ••••• The Hastings BANNER J opportunity to quote your work J-Ad < iraphics m /// -• Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@artbi.com. or write to: An­ nie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 6061J. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www. creators, com. Copyright 2003 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.January 23. 2003 - Page 9 Alexander F. Cramer; age 43; birthplace. Ohio; residence. Baltimore Township. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 8. 1862. as Private. Co. C. 21 Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 8. 1865 as Private. Co. C. 21 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, general orders. War Department. Mustered into GA.R. Nov. 3. 1883 Transferred Stephen E. Crandle; age 39; birthplace. New York; residence. Hastings. Clerk. From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... G.A.R. Fitzgerald Post 125 in Hastings By Joyce Weinbrecht The Grand Army of the Republic was made up of men who fought in the Civil War for the Union. These veterans devel­ oped some very close relationships and were determined to help each other... Many came home w ith illnesses and injuries that lasted their lifetimes. It was not easy to gain pensions and medical help. The society was organized at Decatur. III. on April 6. 1866. Units were formed over the next 75 years, officially dissolving in 1941 due to lack of people qualified to belong. The Hastings post was named for Captain Leonard O. Fitzgerald, a Hastings man who was killed at Slone River. Tenn. The roster continues: Andrew C. Blakney; age 49; birthplace. Fayette. NJ.; residence. Carlton Township; mechanic. Entered service Dec. 23. 1863. Private Co. L 16. New York. Discharged Aug. 23. 1865 as a Private, Co. L 16. New York. 98 Artillery. Cause of discharge, gen­ eral order. Mustered into G.A.R.July. 1886. Died Dec. 7. 1890. Franklin S. Brinson; age 42; birthplace. Woodland. Barry County; residence. Hastings; carpenter. Entered service Sept. 29. 1864. Private. Co. C 77th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge on June 16, 1865. order of the War Department. Mustered into GA.R. on July 17. 1886. Dropped Dec. 27. 1897. George W. Bump; age 41; birthplace. Woodland. Barry County; residence. Castleton Township. Farmer. Entered ser­ vice on Feb. 14. 1863. Private Co. K. 10 Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Sept. 6, 1865 as Private, in Co. K. 10 Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, disability. Mustered into G.A.R. Aug. 10. 1886. Dropped Jan. 24. 1891. JohnM. Bessmcr; age 48; birthplace. Germany; residence. Hastings. Cabinet maker. Entered service Aug. 16. 1861. as a Private, in Co. F. 8th Michigan Infantry. Discharged Dec. 30. 1862 as a Sergeant. Co., F.. 8th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, gun shot wound in left breast. Mustered into G.A.R. Feb. 19. 1887. Dropped Dec. 27. 1890. Died. W.P. Boorum; age 45; birthplace. Ohio; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered ser­ vice Sept. 16. 1863 as a Private. Co. C. 77th Michigan Cavalry Discharged Sept. 22. 1865, as Private, Co.. C.. 77th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, end of war. Mustered into GA.R. on Aug. 13, 1887. Dropped Dec. 2.1890. reinstated March 14. 1900. Transferred 1910. A.J. Byers; age 50; bom. Crawford County. Ohio; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 15. 1863. Private in Co. K 25. Ohio Volunteers Infantry. Discharged Sept. 25.1865, as a Private Co. K 25th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Cause of discharge, the end of war. Mustered into G A R. Sept. 10. 1887. Dropped Dec. 27, 1890. Died. NJ. Brass; age 52; birthplace. Ohio; res­ idence. Hastings. Carpenter. Entered ser­ vice. August. 1861. Private in Co. K. 34 Mortcr. Discharged September 1864. Private. Co. K. 34. Cause, end of time. Mustered in G.A.R. Dec. 17. 1887. Dropped Dec. 12. 1903. Died. David A. Bowker; age 47; birthplace. Pennsylvania; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered into service. November 1863. Sergeant. Co. L. 77 Michigan Cavalry. Discharged May 16. 1863. Sergeant Co. L. 77th Michigan Cavalry . Cause of dis­ charge. general orders. Mustered into G.A.R. on Dec. 31.1888. Dropped June 30. 1883. Reinstated Dec. 22. 1884. died April 11. 1911. S.C. Benjamin; age 53; birthplace. New York; residence. Baltimore Township. Farmer. Entered service Jan 4. 1864. Private Co. B 1st Light Artillery. Discharged June 3. 1865. Private Co. B 1st Michigan. Light Artillery. Cause of dis­ charge. shot wound. Mustered into GA.R. Oct. 22. 1887. Died Feb. 21. 1900. Paul M. Blake; age 54; birthplace. New York; residence. Rutland Township. Occupation, frog catcher. Entered service Aug. 15. 1862, as a Private. Co. I 2nd Michigan Cavalry. Dischanw inc 8,1865 as a Private in Co. I 2nd h »i Cavalry. Cause of discharge, Gencrut order No. 83. Mustered into G.A.R. Feb. 25, 1888. Dropped Nov. 20, 1897. Herman A. Barber, age 42; birthplace, Michigan; residence. Hastings. Physician. Entered service, Feb. 25.1864 as a Private. Co. I. 4th Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 8.1865 as Private Co. 1.4th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into the G.A.R. April 7, 1888. Dropped Nov. 20, 1892. Reinstated April 23, 1898. Dropped Dec. 12.1903. Morris Bowler; age 50; birthplace, Ireland; residence, Carlton Township. Farmer. Entered service September 1861 as Private Co. H, 3 Michigan Cavalry, dis­ charged Feb. 20, I£66 as Private, Co. H, 3 Michigan Cavalry. Cause of of discharge, general orders. Mustered into G A.R. Aug. II. 1888. Dropped Dec. 31. 1893. Reinstated June 30. 1894. Lcvanas W. Bratt; age 59; birthplace, Ohio; residence. Castleton Township. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 9. 1862. Private Co. E. 25 Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 24.1865. Private in Co. E, 25 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, close of war. Mustered into G.A.R. July 28. 1891. Dropped Nov. 20, 1897. Eli Burkhart; age 62; birthplace. Holmes County. Ohio; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service. Aug. 24. 1861. Private Co. G. 1st Ohio Infantry. Discharged Aug. 23, 1864 as Private in Co. G 1st Ohio Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into GA.R. July 14. 1900. A. S. Bostater, age 67; birthplace. Carlton. Ohio; residence. Hastings. Wagon maker. Entered service. June 5. 1861. Private Co. H. 38 Ohio Infantry. Discharged Aug. 5. 1865. Sergeant, Co. H. 9 Ohio Cavalry . Cause, close of war. Joined post by transfer. Jan. 15, 1900. Herman Bronson; age 54; birthplace. Oswego. New York; residence, Rutland. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 16. 1861. ' vatc, Co. E 29, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Discharge June 30. 1862 as Private Co. E. 29 Ohio Volunteers. Cause. General Order No. 36. Mustered into G A.R. Nov. 7.1896. Musician. Entered service Oct. 19. 1861. Musician. Co. G. 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanic. Discharged Oct 15. 1865. Sergcar,’. Co. G. 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. Cause of discharge, gener­ al orders of the War Department. Mustered into G A.R. on Nos .17.1883. Dropped Jan. 24.1891. More about FiizgrnildGAJl.PoM 125 and its members next week. Keep friends and relatives in touch with stories from their hometown. Give them a GIFT SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings BANNER. Dropped Dec. 31. 1902. W.D. Batchhcldcr; age 67; birthplace. Yorkville. Michigan; residence. Hastings. Mechanic Entered service Nov. 16. 1861. Private, Co. D. 12 Michigan Infantry. Discharged Jan. 7. 1865. as Private Co. D. 12 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of service time. Mustered into GA R. Nov. 28. 1908. Fred Bergman; age 75; birthplace. Germany ; residence. Hope Township. Michigan. Farmer. Entered service Oct. 18. 1862. as Private. Co. K. 6 Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Oct. 18. 1862. Private Co. K 6 Michigan Cavalry. Cause, general orders. Mustered in to G.A.R. May 1908. M. B.omley; age 65; birthplace. Republic. Ohio; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service September 1861. a Private Co. G. Ohio volunteer Infantry. Cause of discharge, end of war. Mustered into GA.R. May 25. 1912. George H. Brooks; age 51; birthplace. New York; residence. Hastings. Grocer. Entered service on Jan. 9. 1865, 1st Lieutenant, 30 Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 23. 1865, as a 1st Lieutenant 30 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 126. Mustered into GA.R. Aug. 16. 1884. Died April 2, 1886. MJ. Babcock; age 44; birthplace, Hanover. New York; residence. Hastings. Hamess maker. Entered service. Nov. 3, 1861. Private. Co. G, 9 New York Cavalry. Discharged Nov. 20,1862 as Private Co. G. 9 New York Cavalry. Cause of discharge, disability. Mustered into GA JR. Jan. 29. 1887. Dropped Nov. 20.1897. Died. James W. Culler, age 53; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Dec. 24. a Private, Co. C, 1st Engineers and Mechanics. Discharged April 22. 1864, Private in Co. C, 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. Cause of discharge, disability. Mustered into G.A.R. April 11,1883. Suspended June 30. 1883. Reinstated Sept. 30,1886. Injured by falling timber causing rapture. Died June 4. 1913. Henry Close; age 37; birthplace. Canada; residence. Has.ings. Occupation, mason Entered service on May 9. 1861, as a (?oZ4.J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 « PHOTO Where you get your photos processed DOES matter! It’s vacation time! Get the best reproduction possible from the professionals at Printing Plus. We help memories last forever! 35mm Film Processing • NE HOUR SERVICE One Hour, Same Day or Next Day Available 24 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET INCLUDES INDEX PRINT «6" NOW ONLY 1-Hour Processing Additional Private. Co. F. 28th New York Infantry. Discharged June 2. 1863, as Corp. Co. F. 28th N.Y. Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered in GAJL May 26.1883. Dropped Nov. 20,1893. Francis M. Craig; age 35; birthplace. Ohio; residence. Rutland. Mich. Farmer. Entered service March 20, 1865. Private Co. D. 197 Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Discharged July 31, as Private in Co. D, 197 Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge. General Order No. 84 War Department. Mustered into G AJL on Oct. 6.1883. Dropped Dec. 27,1891. Reinstated Jan. 39. 1897. Dropped and reinstated Feb. 15.1913. Charles Collins; age 64; birthplace. New York; residence. Rutland Township. Farmer. Entered service Dec. 30, 1863 as Private, Co. D 14 Michigan Battalion. Discharged July 1,1865 as Private Co. D. 4 Michigan 14 Battery. Cause, special orders by Department of War. Mustered into GAJL Oct. 6. 1883. Dropped June 19. 1897. Died. 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Trojan Coach Curt Holzhueter wasn’t too happy that his defense let Tobias get free at the top of the key. “For as good as wc played, some bad break downs at the end hurt us." Tobias had already hit two three’s in the contest, both in the opening quarter as he “Our defense picked up in the second half." said Farrell, "especially in the fourth quarter when we needed the slops." Scott Secor led the Lakewood defense with seven steals in the contest. Hot shooting by the Vikings could have put the Trojans down early like they had been in their last three contests, but led by Jon Yeazcl the Trojan offense appeared to gain some confidence. Yeazcl scored eight first quarter points to help negate a portion of the four three-point shots the Vikes hit in the quarter. Middleville took a two point lead »•»!%» the second half, after the all of the Vikings except Tyler Harms cooled down consid­ erably in the second quarter. Harms tossed in all eight of Lakewood's points in the second period, including two three's of his own. He added another in the fourth to fin­ ish with 11. Corey Thelen finished with 9 points for the Vikings, and Tyler Beglin and Secor both put in eight. “Wc had players come off the bench and step up for us tonight." said Farrell. Besides Harr.s and Bcglin s point totals. Beglin added three assists, and Travis Willard came off the bench to lead the team with eight rebounds. Yeazcl finished as the game’s high scorer with 23 points. Behind him for the Trojans. Justin VanSpronscn. Bobby Roush, and Kyle Holst all finished with eight. Holzhuctcr said he hopes the confi­ dence his team gained will help them to start finishing games, instead of just hang­ ing around. missed out on some of the middle of the contest in foul trouble. He scored ten points in the second half to finish w ith a team high 16. The lead changed hands five times in the fourth quarter. Three free throws by the Trojan’s Brett Knight in the final 1:47 gave the Trojans a 58-56 lead, until the Lake­ wood press forced a turnover with 34 sec­ onds remaining, before working the ball for Tobias’ final three. “This is by far the he«t shooting from the three-point line wc have had this season." said Lakewood Coach Mark Farrell. Lake­ wood connected on 10 of 24 three-point at­ tempts. just one percentage point behind their dismal 9 of 21 free throw perform­ ance. Lakewood s Travis Willard (middle) and TK’s Brett Knight (right) look on as Trojan Jon Yeazel spins along the baseline for a reverse lay-up. Yeazel finished with a game high 23-points in the Trojan loss. (Photo by Brett Bremer) When was the last time it was super? Viking Scott Secor barrels over Tro­ jan Kyle Holst on his way to two of his eight points in the contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Break out the eye patches, the peg legs, and the parrots. The Pirates have taken over the Super Bowl in San Diego. Sorry, I couldn't help myself. But that’s what the Super Bowl is all about — right? The hype machine revving up. and getting into full gear. Maybe its the Lions’ fault, or maybe it was my education, but does it matter which team wins any more? I haven’t really cared who won a Super Bowl since XX. And what are we on now XXXVII? The playoffs did most definitely take Roman nu­ merals and make them Roman numerals, as Don Cheadle says in one of his NFL ads. That’s what the Super Bowl is all about now. Thirty seconds worth of mindless, sup­ posedly humorous entertainment to rot your brain. No not this column. Ads. Unfortu­ nately. too often that really is the best part of the game. Bring on the talking walking animals, the scantily clad women, the new wonder drug, flash cars, and somehow it all relates to selling beer, chips and pop. The Super Bowl is the biggest day in advertising. Hundreds of million’s of dollars to fill what are supposed to be bathroom breaks. But now it’s the part you can't miss. You go when the game comes back on. This one’s supposed to be a great game. The league’s best defense against the lea­ gue's best offense. John Gruden leading the Buccaneers against hi.* old mates. When did they decided they should start trading coaches? Professional football, which is now called “America’s Sport." don’t tell that to a Yan­ kee fan or a Red Wings fan. but that’s what they say. But why? Everybody has a chance to win? Not as far as Lions fans can sec. But that's the idea. Free agents, and strict sal­ ary caps. Players move around so much that it’s hard to remember who plays for who. It's bad enough to keep rooting for one team, but you know what used to be just as good? Hating a team. Half the world used to hate the Raiders. Now they’re just another team. Players come in and out. Even if they win the Super Bowl, Jerry Rice is still a 49er. Charles Woodson is still a Wolverine, but without the cool helmet. But who knows, any of them could be on your favorite team any minute. 1 guess it hasn't been that long since we had the Cowboys to despise. They just kept on winning, and it just made them more despicable. And it was great. At least there was someone to root against, if there wasn’t going to be a team to root for. There’s nothing worse than not caring at all. And that’s what the Super Bowl has be­ come. Bring back the dynasties. There needs to be something to keep team’s together. It started in baseball, as far back as my memory goes. The Florida Marlins buying a cham­ pionship then selling away their team, possibly the worst thing ever to happen in sports. There hasn't been anybody to really do that since then, but the leagues force it to hap­ pen. If a team wins, it means its players are good. If players have any talent at all. they get the big bucks. Eventually, if you win enough you can’t afford your team. Half the players have to head out of town. The better the players arc you can get on your team, eventually it’s going to hurt you. Makes sense, doesn’t it? Look at the NFL. In recent years the Falcons. Ravens and Patriots have all been in the Super Bowl. The Ravens and Pats won in the last three years. Neither team made the playoffs this year. How is that good for the game? Everybody gets their shot, then they disappear. The Rams won two of the last four Super Bowls, but no playoffs for them this year. Now all of these teams didn't die because cf money issues, but something s wrong with the system when a decent level of competitiveness is so hard to maintain. And finally, the worst thing about this Sunday's game. Tampa Bay made it to the Su­ per Bowl before the Lions. That’s probably all I needed to write about the “state of the game." Oh well, maybe it’ll matter next year. So. I guess it’s time to go whip up a batch of hot wings, find something cool to drink, and sec if I can’t find the groove in the couch cushions. Tampa by three. Game on. The Trojans sounded confident in the locker room after the game. “We’ll get them in districts." said Trojan senior Phil Garber. “That's how it wen* last year. We beat them during the season, then they got us at districts." “That quote's from the whole team. ’ added Roush. There’s a ways to go before the two team’s get to that point however. Up next Lakewood visits conference foe Eaton Rap­ ids on Friday night, then hosts the Hastings Saxons on Tuesday Jan. 28. The Trojans host Godwin on Friday night, then start the second half of the O-K Blue season at By­ ron Center on Tuesday. Here’s a wrap up from last Friday. Lakewood Basketball Despite the friendly yellow giow and the rowdy home crowd in the LHS Gym. Oke­ mos came up with enough answers to break the Viking varsity basketball squad's five game winning streak. 54-48 last Friday night. “We played about as well as we could against this team." said Viking Coach Mark Farrell. “With a couple of breaks here or there this could have been a different game.” The Okemos press changed the pace in the second half in favor of the Chieftains, who had just a one point lead at the break, and built them a lead as many as eight points in the second. Foul trouble plagued Lakewood senior Scott Secor and the hero from last Tuesday night, Corey Thelen, as they were both whistled for their fourth in the third period. “I’m really proud of the adjustments we had to make due to foul trouble,” said Far­ rell. “Though we didn’t win these kids gave it their ail." Secor left with a flurry in the fourth quarter. With the Vikes down eight midway through the final quarter. Secor put in a bucket to cut it to six. Secor got a steal on the ensuing inbound play, as the Viking press kicked it into high gear. He looked down low then decided to put up a three, which he hit to cut the lead down to three. Going for another steal following the trey. Secor was whistled for number five. The Vikings had their chances the rest of the wray. With 1:12 left, bailing by four, the Vikes decided not to foul and forced a turnover. But ended up giving it right back to Oke­ mos. This time Tyler Beglin took a charge, but again a Viking turnover cost them a chance to cut into the lead. Off the bench Travis Willard lied for the team high of 12 points, with starter Clint Tobias. The pair also each pulled down five rebounds. Marc Miller came off the bench to lead the team in rebounding with six. Lakewood did a good job defensively down low on Okemos’ 6’5” junior center Joe Harrington who finished with 11 points, but didn’t make more than a single field goal in any quarter. “We held their in­ side game down really well tonight," said Farrell. The Vikes did a good job defen­ sively, but in the second half Okemos con­ tinuously got extra chances by nabbing of­ fensive rebounds. The Chieftains were led in the scoring TK’s Bobby Roush (right) tries to out reach Lakewood s Travis Willard (34) for an offensive rebound. (Photo by Brett Bremer) column by senior guard Ben Hess* 18-point performance. Hess connected on five of six free throws in the final quarter as did his teammate Pierre Holl. Okemos made only two field goals in the entire fourth quarter, but connected on 14 of 18 free throws to hold on for the victory. Lakewood mean­ while. went seven of 12 from the foul line in the entire contest. TK Basketball Against Rogers last Friday night, for the third straight game the Trojan varsity bas­ ketball team fell behind early, and for the second straight game came up just short with a furious second half comeback. In the battle to try and stay behind Cal­ vin Christian for second place in the O-K Blue Rogers had enough to hold back the Trojans 56-50. The Trojans scored 12 straight points to cut a 48-33 fourth quarter deficit down to just three points with a min­ ute and a half remaining, but couldn't get over the final hump. It was the second deficit the Trojans had to erase on the night, like in games against Calvin and Hastings earlier, the Trojans fell behind early. Rogers ran out to a 20-8 lead, before the TK was able to cut it down to one part way through the third quarter. The Golden Hawks went on a run of their own win nine straight points to push the lead hack up to 15. The Trojans were led in scoring by Jon Yeazcl’s 16-point performance, and Brett Knight had another solid scoring perform­ ance for the Trojans with 13. Saxons reach semi’s Julie Cole (6). Tiffany Howell (bottom), and the rest of the Saxons bumped things into high gear to reach the semifinals at last weekend’s Greenville Tournament. (Photo by Perry Hardin I The Hastings’ varsity volleyball team fi­ nally had some Saturday success, Jan. 18. where they made it to the semifinals at the Greenville Tournament. “They displayed intensity, positive and increased communication, aggressiveness, teamwork and trust for one another," said Coach Gina McMahon of her team. “The team was scrappy. They picked up a lot of digs and were able to run some different of­ fensive plays such as quicks in the middle. X’s. and shoot sets." In the 13-tcam tournament the Saxons reached the winners bracket as the fourth seed, and made it to the semi’s where they were downed by eventual tournament champion Greenville. “Wc’vc been having some good prac­ tices and it paid off on Saturday," said McMahon. “The team was very excited about how well they did. Doing this well at the tourney gives the players an added boost, as well as an increase in self-confi­ dence.’’ It was a nice improvement for the Sax­ ons over last Thursday’s two game loss to Sparta. The Spartans were 15-9, 15-3 win­ ners. “The players did a pretty good job play­ ing against Sparta, but wc had too many mistakes.” said McMahon, “hitting errors and service errors." “Sparta did a good job on defense. They did not let any of our balls drop. Even though we lost, wc arc still improving as a team." Lisa Noteboom led the team with four kills. Courtney Oakland had three assists, and Cassie Meade scored two aces. Now the Saxons will head back to prac­ tice and sec if they can’t carry the positives from last Saturday into the matches. They had a tough league match with South Chris­ tian on Wednesday night, and next up for the Saxons is a visit to the Delton Invita­ tional on Saturday Jan. 25. Caledonia hosts the Saxons on Monday. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 23. 2003 - Page 11 Saxons gain Gold victory number two Saxon Chris Rounds (right) tries to fight through a Knight’s forearm tor a steal in the Saxons’ 69-54 home court win on Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Late free throw pushes BCC past New Covenant Barry County Christian’s varsity boys’ basketball team picked up two big wins in the last week to push its season record above .500 to 6-4. Tuesday, Jan. 21, against MHSAA mem­ ber school New Covenant BCC avenged its early season 14-point defeat on the ruad. by stealing a 54-53 victory. With the score tied at 53 and seven sec­ onds remaining Adam Lamphere tried to go coast to coast with the basketball, but was fouled with a second remaining. He knocked down a free throw to give BCC the one point victory. “It was the best game we’ve played this year by far,” said BCC coach Jim Sprague. “We beat a good team. I think wc caught them a little bit by suprisc. BCC ran out to an early 10-0 lead, which new Covenant all but erased until a strong second quarter by BCC pushed the lead back up to nine at halftime. In the second half New Covenant kept grinding away at the BCC lead until it had taken a one-point advantage of its own with two minutes remaining in the game. “Their press gave us trouble,” said Sprague. New Covenant kept their full court press on the entire game, and forced 15 BCC tv.,xovcrs. Then when BCC did get the ball across the time line, they hac to deal with New Cove­ nant’s height advantage down low. But BCC found another way. "We hit lots of three’s," said Sprague. BCC knocked down eight in the game. “The Lamphere boys lit it up from out­ side.” Eric Lamphere finished with 24 points, and Adam Lamphere poured in 17. Eric also had eight steals in the game, Adam dished out six assists. Ron Holley was the team’s leading rebounder with seven. “It’s a good win for us. It shows we’re making some progress,” said Sprague. It was the second straight win for BCC, who downed St. Matthew’s last Friday, Jan. 17, 53-43, but Sprague said that his team “struggled against a team wc should have ran away from.” Eric Lamphere had a solid all around game with 13 points, eight assists, and 16 steals. Adam Lamphere poured in 20 points. “They weren’t a very good ball handling club.” said Sprague. "We had three starters with three fouls in the first half.” BCC fin­ ished the first half tied with St. Mats at 21, before outscoring them 32-22 in the second for the ten-point victory. “It was away so it was a good victory to get.” said Sprague. BCC is on the road for its next two, at the Battle Creek Hawks on Friday, Jan. 24, then against the Battle Creek Academy on Monday, Jan. 27. Solid offensive execution helped the Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team to win number four, over visiting Kenowa Hills on Tuesday night. "We’ve fallen in love with our fast break, and wc tend to force up shots some­ times.” said Saxon coach Don Schils. In­ stead. against Kenowa the Saxons moved their way through the offense and got "great shots instead of good shots.” said Schils. Hastings perfected it in the fourth quarter when they took a comfortable lead and turned it into a 69-54 victory. Drew Whitney was the top beneficiary of the solid offensive performance by the team, twelve of his team high 22 points came from behind the three-point arc. Dus­ tin Bowman poured in 12 points. Hastings’ other double digit scorer was John Deming, who became eligible for the Saxons game against Wyoming Park last Friday. Deming tossed in 11 points against the Knights Tuesday. Schils says that the 6’4” senior “gives us size, which we sorely lack. Obviously he has some offensive abilities, and he gives us more of a pres­ ence in th* post.” The Sftxons were able to feed him the ball in the post in the fourth quarter to score some points in the paint. “Wc haven’t been able to that consistently ‘til this point,” said Schils. The strong offensive execution also showed up in the free throw stats. Hastings shot 27 of 37 from the stripe, with six dif­ ferent players shooting foul shots in the fi­ nal quarter. “Instead of taking the first shot,” says Schils. “wc worked the ball and got the defense out of position.” Last Friday however, it was a different story when the Saxons visited Wyoming Park. By now everyone knows about the Viking’s Drew Ncitzel. He poured in 36 points against the Saxons to push Park to a 81-59 victory. “Basically, wc had too many turnovers, and there was too much Drew Ncitzel,” said Schils. Neitzcl had 20 points at the half. “He is an outstanding player, but we were allowing him to penetrate into the lane too often.” Also, discouraging for the Saxons were the 22 turnovers, and 20 offensive rebounds allowed. “You’re not going to win with those things happening offensively and de­ fensively,” said Schils. Whitney paced the Saxons with 21 points. “He’s been on fire the last couple of games,” says Schils. Dustin Bowman was the Saxons’ other double digit scorer with 14. Another lough rest looms for the Saxons. Friday night. Jan. 24, when they travel to take one of the better teams in the O-K Gold. Cedar Springs. "We’ve been looking towards the second half of the season, to start beating team’s that arc supposedly better than us.” says Schils. “We need to take the next step. Our offensive execution is getting belter, and out D improved quite a bit last night. If we can get a full game of both wc could upset a couple of teams.” The Saxons arc 4-6 overall this winter, and stand at 2-5 in the Gold. Hastings’ Drew Whitney has been on fire as of late, he put in 22 points against O-K Gold foe Kenowa Hills. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ■ YMCA NEWS YMCA ot Barry County Adult Basketball League A League Varney Construction ............................ 5-1 Hastings Family Dentistry................... 3-3 Blair Landscaping.................................. 3-2 Nextel ....................................................... j0-5 John Deming, made a late debut last week, but helped the Saxons out against Kenowa by putting in 11 points. (Photo by Perry Hardin) B League Drill Team............ ....................................6-0 The Buzz.................................................. 3-2 Flexfab ............................. 2-3 Barry Aulomolive/Richics.................... 2-3 Viking....................................................... 2-2 Hastings Mfg.............................................. 1-4 Michigan Custom Excavating ...............1-3 Game results - Drill Team 59 vs. Richies/Barry Auto 38; Varney Construction 80 vs. Hastings Family Dentistry 47; Flexfab 58 vs. Barry Auto/Richics 62; Hastings Mfg. 37 vs. Vrking-98; The Buzz 46 vs. Michigan Excavating 48: Blair Landscaping 77 vs. Nextel 63. BOWLING | SCORES Thursday Mixed Three Frogs 49 1/2; Cook-Jackson 46 1/2; Hastings Bowl 42 1/2; King Pins 39; Middle Lakers 35; Last Minute 33 1/2; Who’s Up 28 1/2; Just Us 25 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series - F. Haynes 208-595; L. Jackson 201-518; O. Gillons 166-440; S. Vandenburg 211; S. Lambert 166; L. McClelland 158. Men’s Good Games and Series • C. Mugridge 203-499; M. Kidder 187-498; J. Rcffctt 187; C. Haywood 156. Bouierettes Bennett Industries 44-32; Railroad Street Mill 40-36: Carlton Center Bulldozing 385-375; Dean’s Dolls 365-395; Kent Oil and Propane 35-41; Hecker Agency 34­ 42. Good Games and Series - J. Rice 201­ 474; J. Pettengill 157; S. Dunham 156-433; N. Potter 159-449; B Maker 193-5114; E. Eberly 166-420; D. Snyder 182-524; S. Drake 185-445; J. Leo 155; K. Doster 122­ 331; E. Ulrich 169-469: N. Goggins 175­ 479; T. Redman 131-376. Sunday Night Mixed Sunday Snoozers 48 1/2; Thunder Alley 47; Happy Hookers 42: Red Dog 41; Racing Buddies 40 1/2; 4 Horsemen 40; Thee Froggcrs 38 1/2; Goof Balls 38 1/2; Pinheads 34; Sandbaggers 26. Womens High Games and Series - D. Bartimus 215-550; D. Snyder 204-544; M. Snyder 192-527; J. Buckner 174-500; M. Kirchen 172-491; E. Hammontrec 164­ 473. A. Hubbell 174-451; L. Bozc 176­ 431; M. Simpson 168; K. Stenberg 158; C. Miller 140. Mens High Games and Series - E. Bchmdt 200-575; M. Eaton 225-573; B Miller 198-559; B. Falconer 193-556; B. Hubbell 205-543; D. Curtis 212-535; B. Kirby 186-532; M. McLeod 161-453; R. Bozc 160-421; B. Rentz 230; G. Snyder 186; R. Snyder 175; T. Petersen 162. Saturday Majors Boys High Games and Series - Tom 182-464; Derrick 143-405; Devin 155-386; Ben 122-326; Mitch 122-315; Tim 145. Giris High Games and Series - Tiffany 122-284; Brandec 73-190; Halie 136. My Knee!” Hastings athletic Boosters ChA M yot. have to kiK>w is that you're hurting — well take it from there. 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January 23. 2003 Panthers cooling off after hot start Delton's varsity boys’ basketball team went from playing only two games in 26 days, to playing three in less than a week, and came out with its record (town to 5-4. But they did win the lone league game in the three game stretch to move to 3-1 in the KVA. A couple more tough league contests are on the horizon for the Panthers this week, battles against Pcnnfield Friday, and Kalamazoo Christian this Tuesday. “We didn’t do ourselves any favors by­ losing the last two,” says Delton Coach Mike Mohn. In a tight battle between the Panthers and Gull Lake Tuesday night, Delton dropped an 11-point lead in the final two and a half minutes to fall 60-59 at Gull Lake. “You’ve gotta make free throws and we didn’t" said Mohn. The Panthers made just half of their attempts from the stripe in the contest. 12 of 24. “You’re just not gonna win basketball games like that. You’ve goita take care of the basketball down the stretch and we didn't do it." A jumper with under five seconds to play gave Gull Lake its final lead. “It’s just a real tough loss." said Mohn. “I fell bad for the kids. They fought real hard and came up on the short end of the stick in the game." Shawn Moore led the Delton offensive attack with 17 points. John Noto played a great game, said Mohn. Noto finished with 14. Steve Bourdo tossed in 13. Chris Gillfillan was the Panther leader with five rebounds, and added five points and four assists. The two game losing streak started at Bellevue last Saturday, when the Panthers were downed 54-42. “We didn’t play verywell. We didn't shoot the ball very well." said Mohn. The Panthers were just 10 of 50 from the field in the contest. “Bellevue played hard and shut us down.” Gillfillan was the lone Panther in double digits with 15 points. He also pulled down 10 boards and had three assists. Zac Culbert had seven boards. “I’m kipd of disappointed after tonight." said Mohn. “We had a nice win last night, then to turn around and lay an egg tonight." The nice win was a 76-67 victory by the Panthers over KVA foe Galesburg last Fri­ day night. An 18-7 third quarter broke the game open for the Panthers. “V. c ,'ist really came out well in that third quartcisaid Mohn, and unlike against Gull Lake, "hit some big free throws down the stretch." Delton con­ nected on 22 of 28 attempts from the liar against Galesburg. Moore led the Panther attack with 26 points, including tying a school record with five three-pointers. Bourdo poured in 17 points, and Jeff Younglove scored 13. Mohn said he like the defense displayed by Todd Champion on Galesburg's Steve Barlaluzzi. Champion neutralized the Rams’ big fella and held him to just nine points. Kevin Miller poured in 28 points for the Rams, and Kirk Newman added 24, but "other than that they were pretty well shut down." said Mohn. Panther Jeff Younglove (5) tries to get off the ground against Bellevue. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Vikes win 13th straight at Sparta Delton’s Zac Culbert (40) fights for a rebound down low against Bellevue. (Photo by Linda Boyce) With the help of eight wrestlers working their way through the consolation round the Lakewood varsity wrestling squad took their 13th straight Sparta Invitational last Saturday. The Vikes had two first place finishes, and three seconds, but what really racks up points for the team are their pins. “We had 50 points on pin points this weekend," said Viking Coach Bob Veitch. “Several other coaches mentioned how our kids are pinners. Our kids just like to get off the mat, and not wrestle the whole six minutes." All the pin points helped the Vikings hold off Grand Haven and Hudsonville, who tied for second place 21 points behind Lakewood. “Grand Haven is ranked in Class A, and with Hudsonville com'ng on strong, we knew it would be tough with those two," said Veitch The Vikings came out a little flat in the first round, partly because a lack of good seeds. It always happens to the Vikes at Sparta said Veitch. With a lack of common opponents between the Vikings and the test Home at Last! . Can clinch league title tonight Matt Stowell (left) and the rest of the Vikings will be looking to clinch their fourth straight Capital Circuit dual title tonight. Jan. 23, when they travel to Eaton Rapids to take the Greyhounds to the mat. of the field. Lakewood still struggles for re­ spect in the seeding process at Sparta. Despite that the Vikings had 13 medal­ ists led by Nathan Shoup at 145 and Ryan King at 125 who both finished in first place. Evan Terry. Mat! Stowell, and Geoff Hastings City Bank Here For >bu Since 1886 PART-TIME TELLER Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer ser­ vice. Wc arc currently looking for a Part-Time Teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Hastings office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented, and possess excellent customer relations skills. O’Donnell were the Vikings who brought home second place medals. The eight Vikings who worked their way through the consolation round to finish in third place were Niki Harmer, Scotty Blocher, Brandon Terry, Jeff VanderBoon. Brandon Carpenter, Lance Beglin, Jason Thelen, and Juddy Wierckz. Lakewood was tops in the nine team tournament with 206 points. Grand Haven and Hudsonville each finished with 185. Sparta was fourth with 135, followed by Kent City 115.5, Wyoming Park 83. West Catholic 34, Sparta ‘B’ 20, and Creston 6. The Vikings, who are 12-1 so far this season in dual matches, have a chance to capture their fourth straight Capital Circuit crown when they take on Eaton Rapids Thursday night on the road. Then on Friday the Vikes hold the IHS Team Tourney. A dual with Lumen Christi also remains for the Vikes on Feb. 6 before Lakewood hosts the Capital Circuit conference touma- Apply in the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 1 SO W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 eoe/MF Family Tree Medical Associates is proud to announce the opening of our building, located at 1375 West Green Street. i We would like to thank the staff and crew at Lamar Construction, as well as local contractors and businesses: Barry County Republican Executive Committee Special Meeting February 1, 2003 There will be a Republican special meeting of the Barry County Executive Committee at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 1. 2003, in the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building. The meeting has been called to select a Republican candidate to run for the office of Rutland Charter Township Supervisor. Michigan Election Law provides that the political parties County Executive Committee shall select a can­ didate to run in a special election to be held within 30 days of • Baumgart Lawn Sprinkling • Accent Signs • JMJ Inc., Specialty Fixtures • Mike Brunke held at 3:00 P.M. in the Courts and Law Building. The purpose • Hamilton Excavating of this meeting is to gather information on prospective candi­ dates. Anyone interested in running for the position of Rutland Charter Township Supervisor should submit, in writing, their • Advantage Glass • Welton’s Heating & Cooling • Coldwater Concrete, Freeport • Brown’s Interiors • Brehm Well & Drilling • McKeough Brothers, Inc. • Mainstreet Savings & Loan • Buist Electric • Randy Hayes the recall vote being certified. On January 25.2003, an informal informational meeting wM be Culligan A special thank-you to our patients, colleagues and Pennock Hospital for your continued support, as we grow to serve the . community better. request to the Secretary. Barry County Republican Executive Committee, at P.O. Box 22. Hastings. Ml 49058. or it may be presented in person at the January 25. 2003, informational meeting. Public comment is invited at both meetings Bill Womer THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! HMS Boys’ Basketball Eighth Grade Gold Hastings* eighth grade gold basketball team lost a hard fought game ».g Hudson­ ville Thursday Jan. 16,38-29. Matt Donnini led the way for the Saxons with seven points, eight steals, and eight re­ bounds. David Cole added six points and two assists, as did Michael McGandy. Matt Teunesscn tossed in five points, and had two assists and two steals. Bryce Stan­ hope and Bryan Skedgell put in two points, and Mike Bekker one. The Saxons lost to another team from Hudsonville, Tuesday Jan. 14. Donnini led with six points, and Mitch Gahan tossed in three. Richard Nevins, Bekker, and McGandy each scored two points, and Cole added one. Seventh Grade Gold The seventh grade gold boys team de­ feated Hudsonville Jan. 17 30-25. Kenneth Quick and Jordan Rambin each poured in six points for the Saxons. Stephan Tolger added four followed by Ryan Cain with three, and Ryan Vogal, Garrett Harris, Josh Jevicks, and Jordan Bailey with two. Jacob Wescott, Dylan Cuddahee, and Andrew Matthews all had three rebounds. Austin Baade and Dylan Bowman both had two assists, while Justin Vonderhoff and Scott Wilson had two steals each. With Hudsonville's other squad Tuesday Jan. 14 the Saxons were downed 28-24. Vogel led the team with eight rebounds and seven points. Quick also tossed in seven points. Cuddahee and Bailey each had four re­ bounds. Cain scored six points, and added three steals and three blocked shots on the defensive end. Vonderhoff had three as­ sists. Rambin and Matthews each added two points. 1-800-237-2379 __________________ I MRYSYSTBI OF SOUTWST »«>«•(. IC Eighth Grade Blue The Hastings' eight grade blue basket­ ball team ended their season Jan. 15 with its third straight victory by playing great team defense in defeating East Grand Rap­ ids 24-23. See HMS.page 14 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 23. 2003 - Page 13 Saxons shouldn’t be suprising anyone by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “We’re in the drivers scat right now. Right where wc want to be,” says Saxon varsity wrestling Coach Mike Goggins. Hastings is sitting at 4-0 in the O-K Gold with three more league matches to go before the league tournament. “I think we’ve suprised some people,” says Gog­ gins. Nobody should be suprised any more that the defending league champs are at it aguin. Last Thursday they took down their fourth conference foe, Wyoming Park, 51- 13. Pins from B.J. Donnini and RJ. Morgan in two of the matches first three flights, as well as a victory by forfeit for Jake Ar­ mour. put the Saxons up 21-0 early. After a couple tough losses for Chad Fer­ guson at 125. and Jeff Allen at 119. the Saxons went on a string of six straight wins to put the host Vikings away. Ryan Ferguson pulled out a 9-4 decision at 135. Matt Lipstraw followed that up with a pin 2:45 into his match al 140. At 145, Scott Redman's take down in the third round gave him a technical tall vic­ Matt Lipstraw nears his second period pin against Wyoming Park Thursday Jan. 16. (Photo by Brett Bremer) lory. Next was a pin from Justin Carley 1:48 into his match al 152. Andrew Ferguson finished off the run of six straight by keeping his opponent on his back for most of the 160-pound match. anJ scored a 10-0 major decision. The crowd got loud for Nick Storm’s 17­ 11 decision at 189, that featured both wres­ tlers scoring near fall points in the final two rounds. The Saxons will look to remain unde­ feated at the top of the O-K Gold when they host Caledonia tonight. Jan. 23. then Wayland Wednesday Jan. 29. Saxon Tom Rowse shows off his muscle against Wyoming Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Justin Carley (top) gets a hold oi his opponent before putting him on hjs back 1:48 into the match at Wyoming Park last Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ‘Rocket boy’ takes off in national motor cross by Brett Bremer Wednesday P34. Nashville 5 Plus 45; Hair Care Center 44; Eye and Ent 38; Railroad Street Mill 36; Mace’s Pharmacy 35; Sccbcrs 32; Armour Auction 31 1/2; Girrbach's 26 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - S. Merrill 206-573; K. Becker 197-550; T. Christopher 198-521; R. Murphy 179-468; C. Bonncma 159-455; B. Moore 151-421; J. Hames 149-413; E. Ulrich 190; L. Elliston 186; S. Pennington 180; J. Rice 171; E. Vanasse 168; R. Murrah 167; D. Bums 142; B. Norris 129. Tuesday Mixed Yankee Zephyr 8-4; Woodland Sales 8-4; Consumers Concrete 7-5; TVCCU 6-6; Hastings City Bank 6-6; Bye I-I I. Men’s High Games & Series - K. Beebe 191-554. L Porter 222; G. Snyder 191-514; L Miller 203-572, M. Yost 182­ 505; G. Heard 202-549; D. Blakely 212­ 603. Women’s High Games & Series - B. Wilkins 198 526. B. O’Keefe 164. C. O’Keefe 182-495. Thursday Angels Varney’s Const. 47.5-28.5; Cedar Creek Groc. 43.5-33.5; B&R Testing 44-32; Farmers Ins. 44-32; Maxi Muffler 37.5­ 38.5; Pet World 37-39; Bicams Eaves 35.5­ 40.5; Shamrock Tavern 33-43; Hastings Bowl 32-44; Colcman’s/Hastings 26.5­ 49.5. High Games & Series - L Apsey 179; L. Irwin 177; S. Snider 168; C. Guernsey 162; T. Loftus 165; K. Hawthorne 153; P. McLaughlin 209-527; T. Phenix 178; K. Ward 142; C. Barnum 165; L. Barnum 190; D. Curtis 163; T. Pennington 191; E Hammontree 176; P. VanOosl 157; W. Barker 149; D. McMacken 138; L Pierson 170; R. Brown 168; D. Bartimus 177; G. Oaks 190; C. Cooper 185; J. Gasper 195-523; D. Mc­ Collum 235-587; T. Soya 174; C. Nichols 171; L. Perry 167; N. Kloosterman 159. Senior Citizens King Pins 50-30; Girrbach’s 50-30; Jcsiek 47-33; No. I Senior s 455-343; Wieland 45-35; Friends 435-363; Ward and Friends 42-38; 4 B’s 415-385; Sun Risers 415-385; Nash’s Harem 41-39; M­ M’s 40-36; Kucmpel 355-445; Hall’s 34­ 46; Butterfingers 31-45; Early Risers 305­ 495. Women’s High Game • K. Colvin 169; B. Moore 156; Y. Cheeseman 161; J. Gasper 160; S. Pennington 167; G. Otis 168; R. Murrah 156; R. Murphy 169; S. Murriell 182; A.Lethcoe 155; N. Bechtel 162; C. Bonncma 176; S. Patch 155. Women’s High Series - K. Colvin 478; J. Gasper 455; S. Pennington 453; S. Merrill 470; C. Bonncma 460. Men’s High Game - B. Mallekoote 200; D. Edwards 209; G. Wagqoner 156; D. Hart 167; P. Kicrscy 169; W. Birman 155; J. VandcnBurg 160; R. Wieland 171; N. Thaler 161; W. Woodmansee 174; C. Haywood 157; L. Brandt 186; K. Schantz 182; D. Dimmers 214; M. Kidder 180; B. Hasman 196; M. Schondelmaycr 160. Men’s High Series - B. Mallekoote 478; D. Edwards 546; D. Kicrscy 451; J. VandcnBurg 475; R. Wieland 456; L. Brandt 527; D. Dimmers 522; M. Kidder 476. No. not even the winter weather slows down six-year-old Tony Knop of Hastings from practicing his motor cross skills, but here he just shows off his host of bikes. Sports Editor After just one and a half years of racing motor cross, six-year-old Tony Knop of Hastings now calls his first uike “slow as a bunny.’’ That’s understandable for the kid who finished eighth in the state last year in the 4-6 SS Class in just his first full year of raciqg. Over Thanksgiving Knop, AKA “Rocket Boy”, headed to his first national event, in Gainsville, Fla. The Family packed up everything and headed down to watch Tony take 25th piacc in his first big event out of 59 kids in his class. “It’s been a leally good family thing together,” says mom Vicki Knop. “We’re all very much into it. It’s our new life." Nearly every weekend from March to November, on Friday the family loads up the camper and heads to some kind of event somewhere. "Dad works on the bikes, and mom docs the laundry,” says Tony, quoting one of his moto kids books. Mom wasn’t too excited about that, and it suprised Tony to learn that Mom has trophies packed away at Grandma’s house from when she was a BMX rider. “I like dirty races,” says Tony, the kind where it takes mom two days to do the laundry and two days for dad to get the bikes cleaned out. Dad, Bob Knop, raced bikes 20-years ago, and thought it would be fun for Tony to get into it. So, they got him a bike and found a couple friends. Tun and Matt Wat­ son, to let him come over and try it on their track. “He fell over four times then decided to pack it up and go home," says Vicki. “The second time it went a little better with train­ ing wheels on.” But before long Tony had ditched the training wheels, and rode well enough in his first year to finish 32nd in the state in 2001. Now, Tony says he likes big air, and has just a little bit of trouble going through his long list of sponsors. When asked about his favorite track he said, “probably. Baja at Birch Run because of the big air And my second favorite is Big Air at Newaygo. You can go wide open with the throttle, and just keep it pegged.” Serving from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fire Station Please come and check out our equipment ADULTS - $5 CHILDREN 5-12 - $2.50 UNDER 5 - FREE Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To at- 616-945-9554 MTA Basic PLUS Model traffic Code Ordinance <no. 2. canaral Law) TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 10 Woodland Fire Dept. Annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday, January 26th What’s next for the boy who has a bed­ room overflowing with trophies, four bikes in the garage, and two new bike ramps that Santa’II take back next Christmas if he doesn’t wear a helmet? “If I do a good job this year they’ll bump me up to seniors. Now I need money for an airplane trip to the Nationals in Texas.” The family is also still trying to find some place close to home for Tony to prac­ tice on his bike. Right now to practice on the weekends they have to make trips to Zeeland or over to Cloverdale to visit the Watsons. AdOptM: 1-7-20CS 2-24-200S BARRY TOWNSHIP TRAFFIC CODE ORDINANCE An Ordnance enacted pursuant io MCL 2S7 951-257 955 and MCL 41 181 to adopt by reference trie Uniterm Traffic Code tor Michigan Cities, Townships and Wages as promulgated by toe Director of toe Mctsgan Department of State Police pursuant to the Admnstrabve Procedures Act of 1989. 1989 Pubic Act 306. as amended (MCL 24 201 et seq) and made effective October 30.2002, and to adopt by reference certain state laws; and to repeal a« ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith TOWNSHIP OF BARRY BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1 TITLE This Ordinance and toe provisions of toe UnNorm Traffic Code and state laws adopted by reference herem shal be coHectivety known and may be cited as the "Barry Township Traffic Coda Ordinance * Proceeds to go for the ‘Jam of life" SECTION II ADOFHON or UMFMM TWVHC COM BY MHIBKl The Uniform Traffic Code tor Ottes, Townships, and Wages as promulgated by toe Director of the Mchigan Department of State Police Pursuant to toe Admmrstratwe Procedures Act of 1969.1969 Pubic Act 306. as amend­ ed (MCL 24 201 et seq) and made effective October 30.2002 is hereby adopted by reference AB references m said Ifoaorm Traffic Code to a "governmental unit" shal mean toe Township of Barry CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SECTION III ADOPTION OF PROVISIONS OF MICHIGAN VEHICLE COM BY REFERENCE The foAowmg provisions of the Michigan Vehicle Code. 1949 Pubic Ao 300, as amended (MCL 257 1 et seq) are hereby adopted by reference A Chapter I (Words and Phrases Defined) MCL 257 1-257 82 Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 Easl State Street. Hastings, Michigan. January 27, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. on the request of Viatec Inc. tor a Plant Rehabilitation District on property described as: B Chapter II (Admnstrataon. Registration) MCL 257 225. 257 228. 257243, 257 244. 257 255. 257 256 C Chapter III (operator s and Chauffeur's License) MCL 257 310e. 257 311. 257 312a. 257 324. 257 325. 257 326. 257 328 CHY OF HASTINGS COM AT SW COR E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 18-3-d, N 875 FT TO CENT W STATE ST. E ALONG CENT OF ST 233 F T. S 875 FT. W 233 FT TO BEG. EX N 50 FT. EX S 300 FT. D Chapter VI (Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws) MCL 257 601-257 601b, 257 802-257 606. 257-611­ 257 616. 257-6171-257 622. 257 6241-257 624b. 257 625 (except felony prowsions). 257 625a. 257 625m. 257 626 257 626b. 257 627-257 627b, 257 629b, 257 631-257 632, 257 634-257 645. 257 647-257 655. 257-656-257 662. 257 667-257 675d. 257 676-257 682b. 257 683-257 683-257 710e. 257 716-257 724 SECTION IV AOomcN or onm rnwt laws bv nrnENCi The following provisions of state taw are hereby adopted by reference A Sectxxi 3102 of the Michigan insurance Code of 1956. 1956 Pubic Act 218. as amended, pertaining to required insurance (MCL 500 3102) B Subchapter 6 of Part 811 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. ’994 Public Act 451. as amended, pertaining to off-road vehicles (MCL 324 81101-324 81147) C Pan 821 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. 1994 Public Act 451. as amenoed. per­ taining to snowmobiles (MCL 324 892101 -324 82158) D Section 703 of the Michigan Liquor Control Act. 1998 Public Act 58. as amended, pertammg to minors and alcoholic liquor (MCL 436 1703) 20 SECTION V pcnaitiss The penalties provided by the Uniform Traffic Code and the provisions of the state laws hereinabove adopted by reference are here by adopted as the penalties for violations of the corresponding provisions of this Ordinance SECTION VI MVKASIUTY It a court of competent junsdebon declares any provisions of this Ordnance or the Uniform Traffic Code or a Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call ...945-9554 This notice is given pursuant to the provision of Act 198 P.A. of 1974 as amended Written comments wil be received at Hasbngs Cty Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The Crty will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum ■ City Clerk statutory provsen adopted by reference herem to be imertcrcMbte. in whole or r part such dectertoon shal only affect toe prowsons held to be imerforceatfe and shal not affect any other part or prwson. provided tost I a court of oompefert (unsdeion declares a penalty provwon to exceed tie autoonty ot tie Tbwntfip. tie penaly shai be conakued as tie rmxmxn pentety tost a defermneo by the court to be wton toe autoorty of tie Townshp to repose SECTION VII rcpcal or confuctmc pcovisions and menu DAT1 Ths ordinance shall take effect 30 days after publication as required by law AB ordinances or parts of ordi­ nances m conflict or noonssfent feto tie provacns of toe ordnance are hereby repeated, prowled toot any wefaffon charged before the effective date cf toe Ordnance inter an Ordnance proweon repealed by re Ordnance shal contnue inter toe Ordinance provision then in effect Ordinance may be inspected or obtained at the township oftce. 155 E Orchard. Defton. Ml 49046 Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk, Township of Barry �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 23. 2003 HMS continued from page 12 Justin Carroll was the lean's top scorer with seven points. Jerin Voshell and Nate Brady each poured in four points. Scott Homrich added three, and Jesse Ellwood, A.J. Singleterry, and Jeremy Lancaster each scored two. Lancaster had four steals on the defen­ sive side. Keeton Rose had five rebounds, and Voshell did a tremendous job on the glass with 11 rebounds. Jan. 14 the boys bested Middleville in an aggressive game. The score was 14-14 with ten seconds remaining when Carroll knocked down two free throws to seal the 16-14 victory. Carroll had a team high ten points in the contest. Rose and Ellwood each put in two points, and Homrich and Lancaster each tossed in one. Carroll, Brady, and Voshell each had three steals in the game. Delton spikers are still searching for positives Last Saturday at the Rogers Volleyball Invitational, (he Delton varsity volleyball squad took one game from Mason County, but the split in power pool play was the lone victory for the Panthers. “We really felt we played very well,” said Coach Rhonda Sturgeon. The Panther played four matches against two very solid teams, Wyoming Park and Mason County. In the first game against Wyoming Park the Panthers were downed 15-6, 15-7. Ma­ son County got Delton 15-6, 15-10 the first time those two teams met. In game two against County the Panthers earned the split, 3-15, 15-4. In this game Jen Glenn had 20 attack attempts for the Panthers and four kills. “She had a good day hitting,” said Sturgeon. Roxann Huis­ man played some good back row defense. Samantha Doubledce did a good job of run­ ning the offense. Shanna Tamminga returned for her first game this season and did a great job in the front row, said Sturgeon. “She should add some power to our front row. She’s athletic and smart, she should help us." On the day. Sturgeon said that Jen Young and Glenn were the team's big hit­ ters, Glenn, Fisher, and Huisman played awesome defense. Glen and Huisman did the serving dam­ age for the Panthers. Wednesday, Jan. 15, against Paw Paw the Panthers suffered a 2-15, 7-15, 6-15 loss. “Wc really struggled to keep the serve,” said Sturgeon “We made a lot of service er­ rors.” The nine service errors cost Delton in the match in what Sturgeon calls a much improve Paw Paw team. The Panthers record is now 1-15-2 on the season, and they'll be looking to add some more wins when they host the eight team DK Invitational Saturday. After that it's a tri-mect with Bangor and Martin on Mon­ day, and a trip to Parchment Wednesday Jan. 29. Seventh Grade Blue The seventh grade blue boys’ basketball team was downed by East Grand Rapids. Jan. 15. 31-28 to end their season at 6-6. Curtus Cowles was the top scorer for the Saxons with five points. Chris White. Jon Pcurach. Kyle McNemcy. and Rob Cadyeach tossed in four points. Michael Peter­ son. Derrick McKee, and Tyler Eaton each scored two points, and Patrick Gillespie finished with one. One day earlier. Jan. 14, the Saxons downed Middleville by the score of 21-18, Scoring for the Saxons were Cowles with five points, Eric Haney and Tyler Ea­ ton with four. Gillespie and White with three, and Eric Treadwell with two points. HMS Cheers Teams The 2002-2003 Hastings' seventh grade cheerleading team, (front from left) Ashley Eerdmans, Ashley VanCampen. Maririta Andrews, (middle row) Amanda Cappon, Sara Radant. Brittney Soya. Tara Pleshe, (back) Jesalyn Sanders Hayley Tuinstr, Kayla Fox, Molly Koutz, and Kelly Frame. KI44 Champions running the offense, and Jen Glenn (3) was the Panthers strongest attacker acco'ding to Coach Rhonda Sturgeon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Delton Kellogg seventh grade '6 team shows off their medals after fin­ ishing the season 9-1 with a KVA championship, (front from left) Quinn Debolt, Chase Mills, Morgan Hen­ nessey, Koty Watson. Mitch Duques­ ne), Eric Boehm, (back) Coach Ryan Post, Matthew Julian. Tyler Gilmore, Steven Scoby, Jessie Cecil. Zack Swank, Devin Desgranges, Martin Workman, Ryan Blake. Montana Otis, and Chris Link. (Photo by Alan R. Swank) “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” People who could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Mike Bremer. "People in Middleville know I believe in supporting our local com­ munity. That goes for business, organizations and my own health care. No “long distance" healthcare for me...I want to be cared for by local people I know, who really care. So when I needed endoscopic care, the choice was easy: Pennock Health Services. Doctor Woodliff and the entire Pennock team of employees treated me like a person...not just a patient. We're so lucky to have such great care so close to home. I can’t imagine why anyone would even consider going anywhere else!" Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family's partner for personal, professional and progressive care. To learn more or find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. HASTINGS 4 It’s Our Pledge. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE KUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the contMons of a mortgage made by Edwin R. Denies. Jr and Kimberiy R. Danks . husband and wne (ongtnai mortgagors} to wees rargo Homa Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 26,2000, and recorded on Jufy 17,2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 37H00 dollars ($96,07737). including inter­ est at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiS be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Michigan at 1XX) PM. on February Mike Bremer, Middleville, MI Pennock Partner, David Woodliff, M.D., Family Practitioner Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES > i ntofe55ional,progreS5)V( ^Pvtnerslo^’ 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings - WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 27. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described FRVSATLS1120 owuwuara 12:20.235,500.7:10.920 FWSATLS 11:15 mancaniipc nt 22s. 4:50, oio FRVSAT IS 11:10 TWOWESUWmetfPG 13) 12:10. 7.00 «n waaB (PG-13) as: Lot 63. Abon Johnson s Addition No. 2. accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Pago 2. Barry County Records The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248)593-1309 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Hie F 200311153 Team D pub dates: (1/23)-(2/13) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. 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'See dealer for a copy of this limited warranty. A deductible applies. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 23. 2003 Exchange Club Young Citizens of Month chosen for December LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph P. Stettler II and Donna M. Stettler, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 29. 1998. and recorded on October 1.1998 in Liber Document No. 1018739 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001. which was recorded on September 10. 2001. in Liber Document No 1068191 Barry County Recrxds. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND THIRTYSIX AND 16/100 dollars ($108 036 16). including interest at 7.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1 DO p.m.. on February 27. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part o< Lots 843 and 644 of the City, for­ merly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, descnbed as follows: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 937 of the City of Hastings. Thence North 1 chain; Thence East 8 links to the place of beginning; thence North 4 chains; thence East 1 chain and 17 inks to the West line of Market Street; thence South on the West line ot Market Street 4 chains to the North line ot Green Street: thence West 1 chain and 17 inks to the beginning. The redemption period shal bo six months) from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Teem J (248) 593-1311 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by James E. Freeman and Laura L. Freeman, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to EquiCredit Corporation of Ml. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 8. 1999. and recorded on Apnl 16. 1999 in Liber Document No. 1028l8o in Barry County Records. Michigan, or which mortgage there is claimed to be due al ti*> date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN AND 00/100 dol­ lars ($144,167.00). including interest at 11.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on February 20. 2003. Said premises are Situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: The South 15 acres of the East 1/2 ot the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 4 North. Range 10West. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) (2/13) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT - FAIRLY DI VISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE RLE NO. 2002-23600-NC File 4200215939 Team R (2/6) the conditions ot a mortgage made by Joseph A. Robinson and Patricia M. Robinson, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgage Ss.vices Co. Mortgagee, dated January 6. 1999, and recorded on January 12. 1999 in Uber Document f 1023571 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum Ot ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 35/100 dollars ($121.979.35). including interest at Under-the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wHi be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO PM. on February 27. 2003 Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Also that part of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, lying Easterly of the centedine of Floria Road, also known as County Road 603, except com­ mencing at the southeast comer of trie plat of Smith's Acres, thence South degrees 32 minutes East along the centerline of Ftoria Road 430 feet lor the true place of beginning, thence North 67 degrees 28 minutes East 435.6 feet, thence South 22 degrees 32 minutes East 500 feet, thence South 67 degrees 28 minutes West 435.6 feet to the said centerline ot Floria Road, thence North 22 degrees 32 minutes West 500 feet to the place ot beginning, also a parcel ot land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: commencing at the Southeast comer (point E) of the plat of Smith s Acres as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 10; thence South 22 degrees 32 minutes East, along the centedine cl Fiona Road 430 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 67 degrees 28 minutes East 435.6 feet; thence South 22 degrees 32 minutes East 500 feet; thence South 67 degrees 28 minutes West 435.60 feet to said centerline of Floria Road; thence North 22 degrees 32 minutes West, along said centerline 500 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records Th* • edemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FHe 4 200310143 pub dates: (1/23H2/13) Team 7 seconds. East 30 69 teef to the center of Highway M-43. and the true point ol beginning; thence more or less along said 1/8 k's to the North line of said Section 18; thence East 427 feet along dated November 8, seconds West 1748 feet to the place of begin­ ning The redemption period shall be 12 months 2000, and recorded on November 15. 2000 in Liter instru­ ment 41051958 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, assignee by an assignment dated the North line of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18. to the West 1/8 tine of said section; thence North 664 feet said North line of Section 18; thence South 936 feet, (hence South 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 oeiermineo auanooneo in accordance witn mula §600 3241a, la which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the safe. The November 27. 2002, in Liber instrument 41092553, Barry county Records, on which mort­ foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the safe in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a gage there is daimed to bo due at the dale here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY­ Simultaneous resolution with the borrower. SEVEN AND Attorneys for Banker's Trust Company of California, as Custodian or Trustee . As Assignee 13/100 dollars ($117,727.13). at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m., on February 27.2003. Said premise* are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1291,1292. and 1293 of plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sate. Dated: January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Dated: January 9,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC P.O. Box 5041 ' Troy. Ml 48067-5041 (248) 457-1000. Fite No. 2004536 .3^*1 P06: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE • SALE Defaults having been made the terms and con­ ditions of a certain Mortgage given by David Dawson of 4062 Patterson Road. MiddtevMe. Ml 49333. Mortgagor, to Sky Bank, successor by merger to Sky Bank - Mid Am Region fka Mid Am Bank ("Sky Bank"), an Ohio state chartered finan­ cial institution. Mortgagee, dated February 2, 2001. and recorded in the Gliice of the Registrar of Deed* tor tt«e County of Lenawee and Slate of Michigan, on the 26th day of February, 2001, in instrument number 1055386. and the said Mortgagee having elected under the terms ot the said Mortgage to declare ths entire principal and accrued interest thereon due, and pursuant to which election there is claimed to be due and taxes paid by the Mortgagee, the sum ot Thirtythree Thousand Three Hundred Five and 84/100 Dotars ($33,305.84), plus interest at the rate of Attorney* and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns, Ml 48025 9.5000% per annum from January 6, 2003, and Fite *200226766 no suit or proceeding of any kind whatsoever, (2/13) Tran S TMaFWM Ml A QttT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY EQRJMAL£UB£Q«UaXASE3XJfflAGI OOROmgAT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU AREfiACTlYE IBUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE mortgage made by Donald A. Sterner Sr. and his wife, to First Finance, mortgagee, dated April 24. 1997 and Grooten-Stamer. recorded April 29. 1997 in Uber 692 Page 730, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA by assignment having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, and the power of sale contained in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of ctefauk; such NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of the power of sate contained in said Mortgage and pursuant to the statues of the State of Michigan in such case made and provid­ ed. that on February 20. 2003 at 1.00 p.m. in the afternoon, local time, at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Michigan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in and for said County), said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at pubbc auction to the highest bidder of the premises described in said Mortgage, or so as much as may bo necessary to pay the amount sub­ Barry County due as aforesaid, with interes’ and al! costs, Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand the terms of said Mortgage, including any sum which may be paid by the undersigned, at or Three Hundred Twenty-Three and 6:/100 Dollars before said sate for taxesAnsurance, or neces­ ($67,323 61) including interest at the rate of 12% sary to protect its interest in the premises, which said premise* are described as follows: Situated ui County of Barry. Township of mitted to and recorded by the per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m on February 6, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at tne West 1/4 of post of frac­ tional Section 1. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County, Michigan and running thence East along the East and West 1/4 line. 867 00 feet to the point of beginning of this description, thence North 330 00 feel; thence East 660 00 ^t. thence South 330 00 feet to said 1/4 7- e. .nence West thereon. 660 00 feet to beginning The redemption period shaii be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated January 2. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA . As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 209 1787 Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for January are (from left) Heather McCoy, Gretchen Christensen and Nick Wallace, shown with teacher Al­ ice Gergen. unpaid on the said Mortgage at the date of this Notice, for the principal, interest and property team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Mary E. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for January from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Matt Cooley. Taylor Casarez, Kazzi Mikotajczyk. Erin Fluke, Shane Henry and Nichole Mosher. from the date of such sale, unless the property is November 15, 2002, which was recorded on Default has been made in the conditions of 6.375% per annum. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for January, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Kristen Replinski. Ben Cappon and Ryan Service, shown with teacher John Merritt. Michigan a* 1 DO p.m. on February 13,2003 The p'em.ses are located in the Township ol Barry. B« ry County. Michigan, and are described MORTGAGE SALE - Defat*. has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph Sobers, married and Anna Sober* (original mort­ gagors) to First Security Home Mortgage. abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE IRUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in or some part ol them, at public venue at the Barry Coun';- Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord ol which bears North 22 from the date of such sate, unless determined THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, degrees. 10 minutes, 20 seconds. East 298.75 feet; thence East 1208 5 feet more or less along of the South 1/2 of Lot 1291 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe Under the power of sale contained in tha mort­ gage and the statutes ol the State o< Michigan, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILTARY DUTY. the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, except the East 1/2 (1/23) Dollars ($61.894 55) including interest at the rate of 12.79% per annum Northeasterly 299 88 feel along the center of said venue, 864-3309 due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four and 55/100 Notice ot Mortgage Fotedosurc Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR a.m. in the Family Division Courtroom. 220 W. Court St. Ste. 302. Hastings, Ml before the 10696 GMtey Rd Plainwell. Ml 49080 1997 and recorded on said Section 18 to a point which lies 388 feet North of the North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section; thence North 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 mortgage and the statute ,n such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public This change of name is not sought for fraudu­ ment dated October 30 June 19. 1998 in Document number 1013775. Barry County Records There is claimed to be thence North 1719 feet along the West line of whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest m the matter may be barred or affected by the tofowing: . " TAKE NOTICE: On February 12.2003 at 10D0 lent intent. December 30.2002 Dianne M. Eddy is now held by Banker's Trust Company of California, as Custodian or Trustee by assign­ West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said bo held on the petition for change of name of Dianne Marie Eddy to Dianne Mvte Chui band and wile, to Concord Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 30. 1997 and record­ ed November 20. 1997 in Document number 1004420. Barry County Records Said mortgage west 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as follows Commencing at the Dated: January 16. 2003 FOR INFORMA1 ION. PLEASE CALL: In the matter ot Dianne M. Eddy. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS mckxkng Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge, a hearing will MQRIfiAfiEJSALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathleen A Mann, a married woman and Ora D. Mann, a married man. hus­ A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of the North­ from the date of such sale. Mortgagee, Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fde #200310422 VA Team J THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT- ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. charges and expenses, pursuant to law, and to Thomappte. State of Michigan descnbed as: That Part ol the West fractional 1/2 of the Northwest Fractional 1/4 ol Section 19 Town 4 North. Range 10 West, fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fraction­ al 1/4 of Section 19. Town 4, North. Range 10 Samantha Price, shown here with leader Tricia Kietzman, is Young Citi­ zen of the Month for January from Pleasantview Elementary School. West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00' East 500.0 feet along the West line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place ol beginning; thence continuing North 00 degrees 00' East 220.00 Feet; thence North 89 degrees 34' 10" East 198.0 Feet parallel with the South line of said North West 112; thence South 00 degrees 00' West 70.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 34'10" East 198.0 feet parallel with the South line ol said Northwest 1 /2; thence South 00 degrees 00' West 70.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 34' 10" East 528.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00' West . 150.0 Feet; thence South 89 degrees 34' 10’ West 726.0 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress and utility over the North 66 feet of the South 67 feet of said above descnbed parcel NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sa>d sale, except that in the event that property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed dunng the 30 days immediately follow­ ing the sale. Dated: January 6. 2003 Sky Bank, successor by merger to Sky Bank-Mid Am Region fka Mid Am Bank Pub" 1/ 2 - 1/30 Marie Hoffman and Tim Stanton, shown here with Karen Myers, have been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for January at St. Rose Schcc1 January 16. 23. 30. 2003 and February 6. 2003 (2/6) Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for January, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Emily Dunnigan and Chelsea Snore, shown with teacher Amy Tebo. The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month tor January, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Dylan Pennington and Hayley Bishop, shown with teacher Tony Marsiglia. �Th» Hastings Banca, - Thursday. January 23. 2003 - Page 17 FOOD BANK, continued from page 6 people who receive the food has been heartwarming. Some have told her “they think it’s won­ derful that they are getting the help. One said, ’This is really a lifesaver for us. It helps see us through the month.' “It’s not going to feed them for a month, but for five people they get two bags of canned goods, eight boxes of cereal, two bags of meat and usually wc try to include cold cuts and/or smoked sausage," Juanita said. Sometimes they big bags of noodles or instant potatoes are available from the South Central Michigan Food Bank, based in Battle Creek, where St. Ambrose gets its food supplies. “You don’t make up your order and then call them and tell them what you want, you have to get their order and look it over and see wha» they’ve got that you think will go over with the majority of people," she said. “The food bank doesn’t charge for the food, but they charge a ‘shared mainte­ nance fee.' When Juanita started her work, it was 14< per pound and later the fee increased to I69. The current charge is 18c per pound. “When you’re getting a ton (of food) or better, it soon counts up. I use to buy two truckloads of food for $300 and now I have to pay $400.” When it’s time to distribute the food, “Everything is bagged exactly the same. That’s the way I've always done it. The bigger families get more bags,” Juanita said. “At one time wc had almost 80 families about four years ago. It’s drizzled down now the last few years...Wc have about 55­ 57 families that we help now." The St. Ambrose Food Bank is supple­ mented with funds from church members and other churches, some Delton area busi­ nesses, the Federal Emergency Manage­ ment Agency (FEMA), a portion of the Delton Area Community CROP Walk funds, and from annual non-perishable food drives by the local Boy Scouts and the Del­ ton Post Office employees. A challenge grant from a foundation in another state has boosted funds in some years. “At least 10 months of the year. I’ve been able to keep it going here the last few years,” Juanita said of the food bank. Her involvement in helping distribute federal government surplus food during the mid-1980s in Prairieville Township led to establishing the St. Ambrose Food Bank. When the Prairieville site was closed, she worked at the Delton surplus food site and became acquainted with Dorothy Clements whowasin charge of the Community Ac­ tion Agcncy tn Barry County, elements asked Juanita to help with a heating assis­ tance program, “and if anything was left over, I gave it out in food vouchers in the spring among the people I considered needed it the wont,” Juanita said. “When FEMA funds started being available, she let me know and I worked with that (at St. Ambrose)." At that time, food vouchers were given out for a number of years, but then about 10 years ago FEM A wanted actual food to be purchased from a food bank with FEMA funds. So she started getting extra food to distribute when the surplus commodities were given out every other month. Collections from several churches and the Lcnt-a-Hand envelope offerings from her church and others gave Juanita funds to distribute food more often. “And I have several people who make regular donations to our account over there (at the South Central Michigan Food Bank). Wc’vc been keeping our heads above water by doing it 10 months out of the year (for about the past four years). She explains that in December, the food recipients can sign up for gifts and foods through the Delton Friends group so a regu­ lar food distribution isn’t held that month STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate ALE NO. 2001-23337-DA Estate of Eugene Sloan, deceased SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD JANUARY 8, 2003 All Board Members and 29 citizens present. Approved agenda Motion approved to dose regular niet-img and open Public Heanng for Fine Lake Aquatic Special Assessment District 42. A radio script written 55 years ago by Kensingcr Jones of Hastings will come alive again this Saturday (Jan. 25) at a pro­ gram, open to the public, in Kalamazoo. In 1948, Jones was a radio script writer for a series called “The Land Wc Live In,” originating in St. Louis, Mo. He wrote some 300 scripts for the series. His script entitled “Mark Twain - River Pilot” will be the focus of a presentation and recording of “radio the way it used to be” by The All Ears Theatre. The program starts at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the First Baptist Church on Michigan Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo. Admission is free. Jones is enthused about the script’s re­ vival. After a successful career in broadcisting and advertising, he and his wife, Alice set­ tled on a fatm near Hastings, and he be­ came a professor at Michigan State Univer­ sity, retiring in 1996. Last year, their friends Jack and Sue Steeby invited the Joneses to attend a pres­ entation of “radio the way it used to be” in Kalamazoo. After the show, they met Don Ramio. who produces the shows, and Ken mentioned his experience in the radio me­ dium. Ramio said the theatre group was in­ terested in authentic scripts and invited Jones to submit one. Ken dug. out a show entitled “Mark. Twain - River Pilot” that had aired on Aug. 18. 1948, made a copy and sent it to the producer. Some weeks later, Ken was informed that his script had been selected as one of the 12 shows to be produced in 2003. After a reading and eliminating the origi- All present in favor of Special Assessment Closed Pubic Hearing and reopened regular NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Eugene Stoan, deceased, who lived at 1300 Mixer Road. Baltimore Township. MtcNgan oed meeting. Minutes of previous meeting approved as cor­ rected. ' June 23. 2001. Creditors oi the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Laune Harmstar. named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ Motion approved to revise budget with funds from Contingency Fund. sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hayings and the named/pro- Approved Resolutions #2 and #3 tor Fine Lake Aquatic Special Assessment District #2. posed personal representative within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice January 21. 2003 Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) Approved payment of vouchers. June Doster Attested to by: Robert Mack. Supervisor (1/23> 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (289) 945-3495 Laune Hama tar 709 Royal Drive NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Jackson. Ml 49202 (517) 784-1645 Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on July 10.1997. by Ray L. Ernbrich. a single man, as Mortgagor, to na) commercials. Ramio informed Ken that the show was “five to seven pages too short” to fill the time required. Ken agreed to write necessary new scenes. After sev­ eral days of research, he used his word processor to pad the pages that had origi­ nated on an old Royal portable typewriter in the foothills of Missouri’s Ozarks 55 years earlier. Ken’s script, as presented by the All Ears Theatre group, will be broadcast on West­ ern Michigan University’s radio station, WMUK (102.1 FM), at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 22. Anyone interested in “radi? as it used to be” is invited to attend Saturday’s program and later productions planned for The All Ears Theatre group, Ken said. The activity is funded, in part, by the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation and supported by the Greater Kalamazoo Arts Council. Outstanding shows from the past, as well as original ra­ dio scripts by local writers, are considered for production. For more information about The .Ml Ears Theatre, call the Greater Kalamazoo Arts Council at 269-342-5059. Date of brth: January 22. 1927. TO ALL CREDITORS Treasurer s report accepted as pnnted. Local man’s radio script to be presented Saturday (1/23) Mamstreet Savings Bank FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT-FAMH.Y DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING on July 17. 1997. to Uber 701. Page 948 (the •Mortgage*), and on which Mortgage there is daimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid to the amount of Fifty Six Thousand Four Hundred Five and 60/100 In the matter ol Norns E. Bacon, deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS inducing: Dollars ($56,405.60). as of the date this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt, or a ny part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage whose addressfes) are unknown and whose interest in ths matter may be barred or affected by the Mowing: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on February 8.2003 at 1A0 pjn., at 220 West Court having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. February 6,2003, at 1:00 o’clock In the afternoon, Stroet, Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge Hon. Richard H. Shaw P20304 lor the following pur­ at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Bacon, ol 1728 North Broadway. Heatings. Ml 49058, be appointed Personal Representative ol the Estate ol Noma E. Bacon, deceased. who lived at 2484 Ottawa TrK. Hastings. Ml 49058. and who died January 7. 2003. and requesting Hastings. Michigan, ttiet bling the place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court for th* County of Barry, there wtf be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bid­ der. at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying pose: On *» Petition requesting that Witham E. the uipald amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE EAST unleaa praeented to WMam E. Bacon, named Court at 220 West Court. Suite 302, Hastings. Ml POINT OF BEGINNING. SECTION 13. TOWN 2 49058. and the named/proposed Personal Representative within 4 months of the date of RANGE 7 WEST. MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 10660 Maple Grove Road. Nashville, Michigan. The length of the redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of the sate. Dated: January 9. 2003 ................. Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L. Purkey. Esq. Mdter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. PX.C. Call Us at 945-9554 Creditors of the deceased are notified that all 20 RODS THENCE NORTH 56 RODS. THENCE WEST 20 RODS. THENCE SOUTH TO THE NORTH. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS mined. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 ’(1/30) publication of this notice. January 15, 2003 Siegel, Hudson. Gee & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Mt 49056 (209)945-3495 WHamE. Bacon 1728 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (289) 948-3601 (1/23) First Month FREE And FREE Activation I I NOTICE Notices Township Clerk I LEG AL legal nor in October. CROP Walk funds helped make more food distributions possible as well as the Boy Scout food collection in March and the post office collection in June, she said. Juanita has served as a member of the Delton Area CROP Walk Committee for a number of years. The St. Ambrose Food Bank is open to anyone in the area who is eligible for a government commodity card, issued by the Community Action Agency in Hastings. The cards arc given out according to house­ hold income. People who are interested in donating to the St. Ambrose Community Food Bank may give through the Lent-a-Hand enve­ lopes available at the church or people can send donations directly to South Central Michigan Food Bank, P.O. 408, Battle Creek, Mich. 49016 and designate their gift to St. Ambrose Community Food Bank. ------------ ALL 50 STATES---------------- Delton VFW Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner Kyoctn 5195 NO ROAMING OR LONG-DISTANCE CHARGES All-You Can-Eat fors4°° $9.95 THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the terms and con­ A Month ditions of a Mortgage made by BRAD L BELKA and PENNY BELKA, husband and wife, of 1559 Bander Road. Mkkflevilte. Michigan 49333, to CHOICEONE BANK, a Michigan banking corpo­ ration. of 109 East Division. Sparta. Michigan. 49345. Mortgagee The Mortgage is dated March 12. 2002, and is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds lor the County of Bary and State of Michigan on May 28. 2002. in Uber 1081035 of Mortgages. The sum daimed to be due and owing on the Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eight Dollars and 51/1OOths ($149.808 51) w.duding principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 13th day of February. 2003. at 1W p.m. in the afternoon, local time, said Mortgage wifi be foreclosed st a sate at public auction to the highest bidder at the East door ol the Courthouse al 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding C/cu-t Court in •*aid County), of the premises and .and descnbed n the Mortgage, or so much theieof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney undersigned necessary to protect its interest Said premises are situated in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, and are □esenoee as rooows. Beginning al a point on the East line of Section 4. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, distant North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 528.00 feet from the East 1/4 comer of said Section: thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds West 330.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 132.00 feet; thence south 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds East 330 00 feet to said East line; thence North 00 degrees 00 iVhen you add a line and share your minutes on an ALLTEL Total Freedom Plan FULL-TIME Seeking PROCESSOR for reputable title company in Hastings area. Related experience helpful. Motorola V801 •wr* •100 2 Send resume to: ----------------- Plus---------------- Human Resource Director 3500 Night & Weekend Home Minutes’ 5730 Eagle Dr. Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 Do not app’/ .-Ationwxte. Promotional ofie requires 1-yeac service agreement NOTICE -ZILLlEL The Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission is seeking interested members of the general public to serve on the Airport Commission. 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The victim testified Meninga threatened to slash her throat, saying his life was over -nd it was time for her life to be over, too. “If this case doesn’t qualify for the maxi­ mum under the guidelines, what case would?" Fisher said in denying Mcninga's motion for re-sentencing. “I continue to struggle with the effort to reduce a situation to a mathematical equation — objective factors arc assigned a value in an attempt to remove a judge's discretion.” Mcninga's motion was argued in Barry County Circuit Court by Grand Rapids At­ torney David Dodge, who claimed Fisher's sentence was based on “basic inaccuracies" in Meninga's pre-sentence report prepared by the Department of Corrections. Dodge claims the report states the 4ycar-old child was threatened and that other members of the victim’s family were threatened, both points that the victim claimed in a signed affidavit are untrue. “We ask you to weigh heavily the com­ plainant's input,” said Dodge. “She desires a lesser sentence. We ask the court to weigh that in.” He added that a lower sentence of 15 to 50 years provides “ample room for the court to impose a severe sentence." said Dodge. “A conviction for first degree criminal sexual conduct gives Mr. Meninga the worst prognosis for parole. Mr. Men­ inga is going to have to earn his way out. whether its 171 months or 356 months.” Dodge argued that the offense variable and prior record variables had been scored incorrectly and that though the guideline range would have been the same, the judge may have imposed a different sentence had the scores been correct. Fisher, however, ruled that the variables were correctly scored. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Tom Evans argued, however, that the court is not re­ quired to consider those pre-sentence issues for rc-scntencing. receive the maximum under the guidelines regardless of the other issues which may flavor the case even slightly." The guideline scoring formula is laud­ able and “I follow them 98 percent of the time,” Fisher said. “The bottom line is, its a horrible, brutal rape," said Fisher. “Any civilized person reading the pre-sentence investigation would be shocked and say, ‘why don’t we just lock him up and throw away the key?’ “We have a court of appeals," Fisher continued. “If they think I did something wrong, I’ll be happy to reconsider it. If this case doesn’t qualify for the maximum. 1 don’t know what sort of case does qualify." He added: “I’ve had extremely few cases in my eight years on the bench that have reached this category.” “There was no objection at the time or within a reasonable time period afterward," said Evans. Mcninga's sentence was enhanced be­ cause he had a prior domestic violence con­ viction when the rape occurred, pointing out that the habitual offender statute allows for the sentence to be enhanced based on all prior felonies. He added that the child was in danger of injury when Menings drove the truck in which they were riding into a tree. “If there was no potential threat of injury to the child, why wouldn’t she have taken off to avoid this atrocious rape?" Evans asked the court. “Assuming I’m wrong on every issue, the n.pugnant nature of this case is so horrible ti u the defendant should • Richard Cagle, 16, of Delton, was in Barry County District Court Wednesday for a pre-exam hearing on charges he raped a 12-year-old girl between Nov. 1, 2001, and Jan. 1. 2002, in Hope Township. He is also charged with raping the same victim be­ tween Jan. 10 and 11, 2003. in Hope Town­ ship. Cagle was waived to adult court based on the seriousness of the charges, which arc two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, each of which carries a maximum possible penalty of life in prison if con­ victed. “It’s a forcible rape that occurred," said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill, who declined to comment on the details of the offense. “It’s not the first time they have been together.” Cagle was arraigned on the charges Jan. 15 when a $10,000 cash or surety bond was set. He is lodged in the Allegan County Juve­ nile Facility, according to court documents. “Without addressing the particulars of In other recent court business: this offender, our office has discretion in deciding how the prosecution is going to proceed against a juvenile offender consid­ ering the offender’s age and history and the offense alleged,” McNeill said. /<»/»K Wtllllt »/ SNOW SHOVELING IN MIDDLEVILLE-. Residential $5 for sidewalks. $10 for driveways in the Village. (269)795-2290 In \h innriam IN1OVING MEMORY OF OUR FATHER, DENNIS K. TODD ON HIS BIRTHDAY, JANUARY 26TH! WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. LOVE CHRISTIE, BRANDY, SHAYNE, CHASE, FAMILIES & FRIENDS. LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE- professional carpet & upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa & Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035. AFFORDABLE PAINTING 8c FAUX FINISHES, MU­ RALS, KIDS ROOMS, PAINTED FURNITURE 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE BY MASTER PAINTER CHRIS APPLEBY. (269)367-4208 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. 2 DESKS FOR SALE 1 white, 1 black. 24“ deep x 50“ wide. Bcok shelf on back 10" deep x ‘.6“ tall with shelf 10" off desktop. Call (269)948-2081 after 3pm. ATTENTION GREEN­ HOUSE ENTHUSIASTS: we have hundreds of plastic pots in various sizes and shapes, also misting sprin­ klers Call (269)948-7921 to see for yourself, all offers considered! BERBER CARPET: Gor­ geous honey wheat, 50 yards, still on roll (bought, never used). New $600 • Sell $225. (517)204-0600________ FOR SALE a beautiful brand new wedding dress, never worn. Bought for $1500 - will take $800 OBO. Call Sarah (269)948-8537. leave message. FOR SALE like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Deliveryavailable, (517)852-0115 or (2b9)945-0(X)0_____________ KING LOG BED: Amish built w/firm mattress set (rustic look). Bought, never used. Cost $1,200 - Sell $199. (5)7)626-7089_____________ QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made New mattress set Cost $1,000 - sell $185. (517)626-7089 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. 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Cost $800 - Queen $175 Kings $275. (517)719-8062 MINNKOTA _ POWER DRIVE bow mount trolling motor, 361b. thrust, 48" shaft with mounting bracket, $200. (269)948-7921 SNOWMOBILE AUCTION Open to public to buy or sell. January z5th at 6.30pm. Tool auction immediately follow­ ing. US. 131 Auctions, Plain­ well. (269)685-9210 *95 BUICK REGAL: 2dr. V­ 6, sunroof, A/C, CD/tape player, 80K, $6,000 obo. (269)948-5803_____________ FOR SALE 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1200sq. ft. home in good condition, Middleville schools, $19,900 OBO. (517)852-0115 FOR SALE Pine Lake 3 bed­ room lakefront home with 1 acre. New 24x40 gambrel bam, bunkhouse, well main­ tained. Awesome lake living, summer is near - call now! Pre-approved serious inqui­ ries only please, $150,000 firm. (269)623-6194 1 BEDROOM APART­ MENT: attached garage. No pets or smoking, references, $500. (269)948-2606 2 BEDROOM HOUSE in Hastings. Stove & refrigera­ tor furnished, $650/month, 5650/deposit, you pay elec­ tric & water. Not available until the middle of February. References required. Call 517-852-9957 \lnbili ( ard <»/ / hank -> THE FAMILY OF Mabie Booher would like to express their sincere thanks to family & friends for their expressions of sympathy, cards, food, flowers & acts of kindness at the time of Mabel's passing. Thank you to Pastor Jeff Bowman and Pastor Kathy Smith for their comforting words and to Gary Byma at Koops Funeral Home for his compassion. A special thanks to the Benedict nieces & nephews for the beautiful music. Thanks to the Vermontville Methodist Church ladies for the wonderful meal. Your thoughts A prayers will forever touch our hearts. Vernon & Ann Booher, Durwood & Jeanne Booher, Grandchildren, Great­ Grandchildren A Great­ Great-Grandchildren. IIoiih \ MIDDLEVILLE Yankee Springs Meadows 4 bed­ room 1997 Redman home. Seller to pay all dosing costs, no cash needed. (269)795­ 0208 MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes at cost. Save thousands, lyr. free lot rent to qualified buyers. Located inside the Meadow Stone mobile home park. Meadow­ Stone Homes, behind Seif Chevrolet (269)948-2387 NO BULL PRICING SALE! We're bringing back No Bull Pricing! 2002 3bd. 2 bath for $34,900! 2001 3bd, 2 bath leftover w/front porch and central air for $43,900! 2000 repo, 3bd, 2 bath for $32,900. All homes are ready to move into and may come with 1 Year Free Lot Rent to Quali­ fied Buyers. Meadow Stone Homes "Because your home is vour castle" 1-877-916­ 4648 I I • Robert Michael Kean, also known as “Pony Boy Kean," 33, of Nashville, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a habitual of­ fender count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana, fourth offense. Kean was arrested by Michigan Slate Po­ lice Trooper R.y Durham Dex. 12 after Durham stopped the car Kean was riding in south on M-6$ in Woodland Township for exceeding the speed limit. Kean was allegedly found to have onehalf pound of marijuana in his pocket. The man driving the car told police they had just left a home in Lake Odessa where Kean allegedly obtained the marijuana. “It’s my belief that the nick name ’Pony Boy’ is an indication that this is not his first involvement in the trafficking of drugs,” said McNeill, who referred to Kean as “a marijuana mule” in his bond request. McNeil] also noted that Kean has “multi­ ple jurisdictional” felony convictions and that the Dec. 12 arrest stemmed from his second traffic stop related to known, drug trafficking circumstances in the last two years. One previous charge for pointing a fire­ arm was dismissed while he was convicted in Richland County, South Carolina, in 1992 on two burglary and two grand lar­ ceny charges. He was also previously convicted of pos session of a financial transaction device in Kalamazoo County in 1998. “He’s (allegedly) a mule involve in mov­ ing, trafficking drugs, from one location !o another location," McNeill said. McNeill said a search warrant executed at the Lake Odessa home by the Southwest Enforcement Team, the first to be executed by Barry County outside the county, turned up evidence of processed marijuana, pack­ aging material, scales and other related items. McNeill said counties have jurisdiction one-mile outside county lines when the in­ vestigation begins within the county. Charges are pending against the resident of that Lakeview Drive home. Kean is being held in the Barry County Jail on 10 percent of $50,000 bond await­ ing sentencing on the conviction. • David John Stanfii, 35, of Plainwell, could be ordered to spend life in prison if convicted of receiving and concealing a stolen trailer and tools between Aug. 15 and 16, 2001 in Hope Township. Stanfii is charged as a habitual offender because he was previously convicted of forced burglary in 1986 in Paw Paw, bur­ glary in 1987 in Kalamazoo and larceny in a building in 1987 in Paw Paw. • Rickey Clark Leppen, 44, of Kalama­ zoo, has been charged with one count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana, a four-year felony, and one count of posses­ sion of the controlled substance Vicodin, which allegedly occurred Oct. 11 in Barry Township. He is also charged as a habitual offender, third offense and has a previous conviction of delivery and manufacture of marijuana from Leppen failed to appear in court for his See COURT NEWS, page 20 Fight ends with traffic crash, arrest HASTINGS - A man who told police he drank 10 beers at the Oldc Town Tavern, then drove his car into a tree on South Jefferson Street early Sunday was arrested for drunk driving after he was found to have a bodily alcohol content of .18 percent, ac­ cording to the Hastings City Police Department. Charges also are bei:.g sought against the 38-year-old Hastings man for assault and driving without a license. A man suffered a leg injury when he allegedly was run over by the suspect during the incident, police said. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said police were called by a Jefferson Street resident who reported a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Clinton Street at 2:26 tun. and ar­ rived to find a car leaving the scene with heavy front-end damage. “The car had damage that looked like impact from hitting a tree or a pole," said Leedy. “It had some steam coming from it." The driver told officers that he had been involved in i domestic dispute at the bar and that he was on his way home when his girlfriend and her family began to follow him in their vehicles. During the police investigation, other subjects involved arrived at the site of the traf­ fic stop and a man began yelling at the driver, police said. The matt told police that the driver had followed the driver’s girlfriend's car after the bar fight and bumped the rear of the woman's vehicle. The woman later reported the driver had also punched out her car window, grabbed her by the hair and punched her in the face. Another man inside the second vehicle was found to have a leg injury and was trans­ ported to Pennock Hospital, Leedy said. “He said he saw the guy hit the rear of the girlfriend’s car and then he saw him yell­ ing at her from outside the car," Leedy said. * He went over to confront the suspect who proceeded to get back into his own car." The man said he grabbed a hold of the side post of the driver’s car door and was still holding it when the suspect took off. ’•The victim said the vehicle went over his leg and ankle," before the car went up a curb and hit the tree on Clinton Street, Leedy said. Charges are pending. Wedding ring stolen from Hastings home HASTINGS - A woman’s wedding ring valued at more than $300 was reported missing Jan. 16 by a resident in the 1000 block of Starr School Road, according to Hast­ ings City Police. The victim told police the ring was in a box on the window sill of his bathroom be­ fore it turned up missing. “He said there are several people who visit the house he doesn’t think any of them would have taken it,” Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said. “He’s going to be checking the pawn shops, as are we." The ring is 10 karat gold with three diamonds set on a diagonal in white gold. Police have no suspects and the case remains under investigation. Man’s TV imitation gets him arrested RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A man who thought he had a right to stay inside his vehi­ cle contrary to officer instructions because of practices he’d seen on television was ar­ rested Jan. 13 for resisting and obstructing police, a felony. The man, who reportedly physically resisted while refusing the trooper’s commands, was sprayed with pepper spray before being taken into custody. “He refused to obey the lawful command of the officer three times.” the Michigan Stale Police reported. “He physically resisted the actions of the officer.". .. The driver told officers he thought he had the right to stay in his vehicle contrary to officer instructions as seen on T.V. “He was advised he was in error,” police reported. The man was stopped on M-37 near Airport Road at 7:55 p.m. for having an unlit li­ cense plate. Woman injured in Hastings accident HASTINGS - A two-car crash Tuesday sent one woman to the hospital while the person in the other vehicle was not hurt, according to Hastings City Police. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said Tasha Hall. 19. of Hastings was driving on South Hanover near Barfield Drive at 7:48 ijn. when her car struck the rear of a car driven by Raymond Trumpour, 38, of Blanchard. -It appears she failed to stop within and assured, dear distance,” Leedy said. Hall was taken to Pennock Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Infant recovering from serious Injuries HASTINGS - A 14-month-old Delton boy airlifted to Bronson Hospital with critical injuries suffered in a Jan. 3 crash on Hanover Street was released in fair condition Tues­ day to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids. Therin Smith was hurt when the northbound car his mother, Martha Billmayer was driving, turned into the path of a southbound pickup truck and was struck on the passen­ ger side. Until Tuesday of this week. Smith had been treated in Bronson’s pediatric critical care unit in Kalamazoo. A call to the family at the hospital was not returned before press time Wednesday. Teen suffers injuries in school fight WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A 16-year-old Clarksville resident told police he re­ quired 14 stitches in his forehead after be was hurt in a fight with a younger teen at Lakewood High School Jan. 14, according to a report by the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the two teens don’t like each other and the confrontation began in the classroom. The younger boy, a Portland resident, allegedly used his fists to injure the Clarksville boy, police said. He has since been suspended from school for five days. “The assistant principal broke up the fight," which occurred at 2:55 p.m. police said. Police were called by the victim’s mother al 5 p.m. CDs stolen from vehicle at school WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A student reported that more than 100 compact disks worth more than $500 turned up missing from her car after it was left unlocked in the parking lot of Lakewood High School during a basketball game Jan. 14 The Lake Odessa victim discovered the disks missing the next rooming, she told troopers. The incident remains under investigation. Local woman’s assault charge pending HASTINGS - A charge of aggravated assault is pending against a 24-year-old Hast­ ings woman accused of striking her 19-year-old former roommate xvith her fists causing the victim to seek medical treatment Jan. 14, according to the Hastings City Police De­ partment. The altercation allegedly took place when the victim confronted the suspect regarding some belongings that needed to be returned. “The victim said the suspect ’snapped* and began yelling about her owing her $50,” police said. “Witnesses said the suspect grabbed the victim by the hair and threw her down the stairs of a porch and then proceeded to punch her in the face." Witnesses said the suspect also stuck her fingers in the victim’s eyes before the sus­ pect was ordered off the property by the resident whom the two women were visiting. The victim suffered bruises and a cut above the left eye. �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 23. 2003 - Page T9 Judge denies ex-Lake 0 police chief’s motion to dismiss Whistleblower suit by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Former Lake Odessa Police Chief John Shaw failed to persuade an Ionia judge Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit which claims he violated Michigan's Whistleblower Pro­ tection Act. Judge Charles Micl instead adopted the brief of Officer Chris Hanson’s attorney, Eugenie Eardley, as the basis of his own opinion on the issue of whether individuals can be held liable for their conduct while serving in an official capacity. Hanson filed the lawsuit against Shaw and the Village of Lake Odessa in Septem­ ber after Shaw suspended Hanson for fail­ ing to follow the proper chain of command when he wrote a letter to Lake Odessa Vil­ lage Council members Aug. 2 requesting an investigation into Shaw’s alleged criminal activity and misconduct. Shaw has since left employment with the village though it is unclear whether he resigned or was terminated. Shaw submitted a letter of resignation Oct. 21, though Eardley's motion states he was terminated. A copy of what appears to be an unem­ ployment application dated Oct. 8, 13 days before he resigned, also indicates Shaw was fired. Shaw’s attorney claimed in court Tues­ day that because the Michigan Court of Ap­ peals recently ruled in Jager versus Nation­ wide Truck Brokers, Inc. that an Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act (sexual harass­ ment) claim docs not apply to individuals, the Whistleblower Protection Act also should not apply to individuals like Shaw. "The Jager case...along with other case law comparing the CRA and WPA demon­ strate that, if posed with the issue, the Court of Appeals would hold that there is no claim for individual liability under the WPA," Shaw's attorney Joel Krissoff claimed. The Jager case was appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court which has yet to rule. But according to Eardley. who is also Jager's attorney, the Jager sexual harass­ ment issue does not apply is the Whistle­ blower Protection Act czac. "What defendant Shaw is asking this court to do is to reach beyond the clear lan­ guage of the Whistleblower statue and its cases and prospectively legislate based on reading the crystal ball of recent appellate opinion about an entirely separate statute.” .Eardley said in her-brief... "The Wbistlo blower Protection Act has a different his­ tory than the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and while (Shaw) is correct that the Michigan appellate courts have frequently compared the two, they arc not identical." Under Michigan law, the Whistleblower Protection Act statute says an employee can’t be discriminated against by an em­ ployer for reporting illegal acts by an em­ ployer, according to Eardley. “What (Hanson) filed is a suit that says he complained of various acts of miscon­ duct on the part of the chief of police, ver­ bally and otherwise," said Eardley. "Chris complained to the council and the council didn’t respond in a meaningful way.” Hanson then wrote the i page letter “and Io and behold, SI >ends him without pay on Aug. 2C . . i because of the letter.” Shaw said in September that Hanson was not suspended as a result of the letter but as a result of an unrelated matter which he refused to disclose. “This is the second rash of allegations from Hanson,” said Shaw referring to a previous, similar letter dated July 5. 2000 in which Hanson made 11 allegations against Shaw. Shaw said Village Manager Bill Yost investigated the allegations and found there was no basis for Hanson's claims. “At this point, we’re getting another barrage of allegations,” said Shaw. “The last letter dated Aug. 2 (2002) alleges I’ve done all kinds of things again and without giving the manager a chance to investigate, he filed suit." Hanson's Aug. 2, 11-page letter to vil­ lage officials accuses Shaw of drinking and driving while off duty, fighting, filing false, in-house complaints against Hanson, show­ ing favoritism toward Sgt. Bey Hudson, re­ peatedly calling in sick or failing to call or show jp for work and reading Hanson's private mail and e-mail. “1 have aho been asked... multiple times why the officers of the LOPD allow the Chief of Police to drive drunk through the village and if its going to take him killing someone to get something done about it.” Hanson stated in the letter. “This seems to be a routine question that keeps arising more and more frequently." Hanson, who had been fired by Shaw in 1998 but reinstated in 2000 by court order following an unfair labor practice lawsuit, claims that in February Shaw violated the order by failing to update Hanson's records with the Michigan Commission of Law En­ forcement Standards Certification. Shaw was reportedly the only person authorized to provide the updated informa­ tion to MCOLES. Hanson claims Shaw re­ fused to change th* date to accurately re­ flect that he had continuous employment from Dec. 14, 1995, to the current date. “He would only change the date to show 1 had returned back to work at LOPD on March 20, 2000,” Hanson wrote in the letter. “This is inaccurate and is violating a written order by MERC to make my em­ ployment record ‘whole’ again.” The “Whistleblower" lawsuit asks the court to reinstate Hanson’s job with the Village of Lake Odessa and award back pay for the time he was suspended, said Eardley. “He deserves damages for the time off and for the stress for being falsely ac­ cused,” she added. Hanson returned to work shortly after he filed the suit. Hudson is serving as act­ ing police chief while the village seeks a replacement for Shaw. A trial on the issue has not been set pending the discovery stage of the case dur­ ing which attorneys will conduct interviews and record depositions. YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David C. Smith and Laurie A. Smith, husband and wife, to United Companies Lending Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 5. 1999 and recorded February 16. 1999 in Uber 1025237, Page 1. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Wens Fargo Bank M>n>iesota. N.A., as Trustee for Certificate hold­ ers of Bear Steams Asset Backed Securities. Inc Asset Backed Certificates, series 2000-2by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is daimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three and 50/100 Dollars ($123.573 5) including in:erest at the rate of 8.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foredosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 30, 2003 The premises are located tn the Township of Yankee Springs. Burry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the the establishment of an assessment district for the improvement of Irving Road, beginning at the intersection of North Irving and Upton Roads and preceding south approximately 2.800 feel to and including the Lewis Bolton property, by grading, graveling, paving, curbing or drainage the same etc. al in accordance with the provi­ sions of Public Ad 188 of 1954, as amended. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHT SPECIAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 District No. 1 shal ndude the lands beginning at the intersection of North Irving and Upton Roads and preceding soufo approxi­ mately 2,800 feet to and including the Lewis Bolton Property, which are deserted as: PARCEL 108-13-0094)04-05 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP TH N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 PARCEL #08-13009-008-10 RUTLAND TWP COM AT THE NE COR W1/2 NW 1/4 9-3-9 POB; TH S 320 FT; TH W 165 FT; TH N 290 FT; TH E 65 FT; TH N 30 FT; THE 100 FT TO POB. PARCS. #08-13-009-008-15 RUTLAND TWP COM AT NW COR SEC 9-3-9; TH S 1980 FT; TH E 1320 FT FOR POB; TH N 300 FT;-TH W 435 FT; TH S 300 FT; THE 435 FT TO POB. PARCEL #06-13-009-008-20 RUTLAND TWP. TH S 660 FT OF THE W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 9 T3NR9W. RUTLAND TWP BARRY CO. 200 FT; THE 1069 FT TO POB. PARCEL #08-13-009-006-40 RUTLAND TWP COM NW COR SEC 9-3-9; TH S 1320 FT; TH E 1320 FT FOR POB, TH N 400 FT; TH W1089 FT; TH S 400 FT; TH E 1069 FT TO POB. PARCEL •08-13009006-45 RUTLAND TWP OOM NW COR SEC 9-3-9; TH S 1320 FT FOR POB. TH S 680 FT; TH E 885 FT TH N 300 FT; TH E 435 FT; TH N 360 FT; TH N 360 FT; TH W 1320 FT TO POB, EX COM 1320 FT S OF NW COR SEC 9 FOR POB. TH S 42 FT; TH E 215 FT; TH N 42 FT; TH W 215 FT TO POB. PARCEL #08-13009006-50 RUTLAND TWP COM AT NW COR SEC 9-39; THS 1320 FT: TH E 1320 FT; TH N 400 FT TO POB; TH N 200 FT; TH W 1089 FT; TH S 200 FT; TH E 1089 FT TO POB. PARCEL #06-13009008-70 RUTLAND TWP COM 320 FT S OF NE COR W 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 90-9 FOR POB. 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The 'Stream Map ol Ptrmsytrana' was completed in 1965 after a 30 year effort by Howard Higbee, a former Perm State Professor Professor figbee succeeded it creating a map of the highest detail possrble .a map trial shows every stream and lake He parnstalongly plotted by hand, the location of 45.000 mies of streams onto a FREE Explorers’ Guide with Each Map PARCEL #06-1300900900 RUTLAND TWP BEG ON W U E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 9-3-9 2128 FT S OF N U SEC 9. TH E 1320 FT; TH S 512 FT; TH W1320 FT, TH N512FTTOPOB. PARCEL #06-13-009-009-40 RUTLAND TWP BEG ON W U E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 90-9 910 FT S OF N U SEC 9. TH E 1320 FT; TH S 347 FT; TH W 1320 FT; TH N 347 FT TO POB. PARCEL #06-13009009-50 RUTLAND TWP BEG ON W U E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 900 1587 FT SOFNU SEC9.THE 1320FT;THS541 FT;TH W 1320FT;TH Pinpoint the best fishing in Michigan with this valuable guide. Easily locate over N541 FT TO POB. f.000 streams and lakes shown on the PARCEL #06-1300900900 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP COM AT NW COR E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 9-3­ 9 FOR POB. TH E 300 FT; TH S 594 FT; TH W 300 FT; TH N 594 Stream Map both alphabetically and geographically. Your map and FT TO POB. guidebook will take you to the top 443 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board he* caused to ba p.-;pared certain plana and ha* obtained an estimate setect fishing waters-select waters for 14 species of for said improvement and ha* received the same and has passed 3 by 5 toot map The map sold extremely well - a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such gamefish. improvement and tentatively designating the special assessment (fotrict against which the cost of such improvement ts to be assessed, as hereinbefore deserted and ha* caused said plans and estimates to be filed with the Township Clerk tor public exam­ until it was lost several years later. Incredbly. the pnnter entrusted with plates declared bankruptcy, then carelessly hauled Higbee’s 30 years of w ork to the landfill 1385.00 feet; thence West along the North line of The few remaning dog-eared Wilson Drive 660.00 feet to the true place of copies became a prized fisherman's beginning; thencj continuing West along said North bne. 366 67 feet, thence North 00 degrees 32 minutes West, parallel with the East section possession. Professor Higbee was line, 594 00 feet, thence East parallel with the North Ime of said Willson Drive. 366 67 feet, maps. And state agencies were thence South 00 degrees 32 minutes West 594.00 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months lock and key. from the date of such sale, unless the property is Professor ftgbee that reprints were determined abandoned tn accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. Li which case the redemption penod impossible, because the maps were offered $400 lor one ol his last forced to keep their copies under The experts had always told printed n nomphciograptvc blue. foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the Then, in 1991. at the age of 91. event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated December 26, 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Howard Higbee’s iraam came true. Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N A . map. Howard said. 1 never thought as Trustee for Certificate holders ot Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities. Inc Asset Backed Certificates, series 2000-2 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 I'd live to see this day.' (248) 457-1000 F4e No 199 0821 MICHIGAN was created (1/23) received by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Towrwhip. for Stream MAP of Michigan thence Nonh 00 degrees 32 minutes West, along the East line of said Section 23; a distance of The TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE tet a petition has been tied with and E 1320 FTthN 600 FT TO POB N 200 FT; TH W1069 FT; THS Section 23. Town 3 Norh. shall be 30 days from the date of the sale RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN The Gift the ongnul drawing and printing Southeast corner of Range 10 West; NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING PARCEL fQM3*DO»<)08-35_ _ RUTOWWWP COM AT NW tJ^rtEC 9-3-9; TN 81320 FT; TH THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF dates for each of the three scats, there will be a primary Feb. 17. The general election will be March 10. Lake Odessa Village Council Trustee Bill Rogers had registered to run as an in­ cumbent but he subsequently withdrew his name. Rogers cited personal reasons and said he felt there were several good candidates on the ballot. His announcement was not made in time for his name to be removed from the Feb. 17 primary ballot. Consequently, his name will be one of the eight candidate. ’ names on the primary ballot for the three expiring two-year scats on the Lake Odessa Village Council. Forum organizers said they want Lake Odessa voters to be able to make informed decisions about the candidates. SW SEC 9-3-9 NOTICE FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT Lake Odessa voters will have a chance to meet the seven candidates running for the three village trustee scats in a special forum from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 25. at Cun­ ningham Acres. The use of Cunningham Acres was do­ nated to provide a neutral site for the meet­ ing. It is on M-50 west of Lake Odessa. This is not a debate. Each candidate has been invited to sit at a table and talk with constituents. They can hand out flyers or information sheets if they chouse. Incumbents running for re-election are Ross Thomas and Mel McCloud. McCloud was chosen by the council last spring to fill the seat vacated by Ken Cote, who re­ signed. The other five candidates are Mike Brighton. Rose Emory, Rob Fisk. Charles Jacquays and Chris Taylor. Because there are more than two candi­ Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail ...945-9554 LEGAL ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED Lake 0 candidates’ forum set for Jan. 25 Computers made I possible to repmtthemap. ticking an updated Then, by combining Professor Higbee's knowledge with computer technology - the STREAM MAP Of RAVE REVIEWS "It is amazingly detailed and names some creeks in the Mohawk Valley that can't even be found on topographic maps.” —John Pitaressi, OBSERVER-DISPATCH, Utica ‘If you're looking for the most definitive maps ever creates depicting every single creek, river, stream, pond and lake...then ‘Professor Higbee's Stream Maps' are without question the finest." —Howard Brant, THE NEWARK STAR-LEDGER ORDER YOUR COLOR STREAM MAPS in heavy jwge UFETM GUARANTEED, glass-ike clear-tarnwtai, erte-rr wipe-df surface, wfli brass eyewts tor easy hangng ALSO AVALABLE order r fa tim to recbw m mt for wiommiiw PRICES MCUJDE PRK«n MAIL ___ UrinbyinROlLEDrapri)posagip«l ___ kirnbyinraiKOrwmposageHn ___ MefTbyaFTLAlMOEOm^fitpaugepad S2595M $2595a $4595 a Check « money order enclosed S Each nap ertrdes the FREE Erpkren ’Gnk B MdUn Snare 4 lakes Each roM and lamnaed map shpped n 1 nrdy Stonge lube ination. The total cost is estimated at $63,900.00 which will require a maximum assessment to be levied in the proposed district of $2840.00 for each parcel and the Township's cost at $21.300.00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hearing has been scheduled to hear objections to the petition, the improvement and tho special assessment dtetnd to be established tor the assess­ ment and the cost thereof, induing any revision, corrections, amendment or change therein, win be held at the Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, within the Township, commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, February 5. 2003. In the event the foregoing are aporoved or totally revised at or following the pubic hearing, a second public hearing will be scheduled and noticed on a proposed special assessment roll covering the special assess­ ment proposed to be levied and to recover a portion of the cost of said project. AH interested persons are tnvrted to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable Addresi auxiliary aids and services, such vs signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed nateriel being considered at tne heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter ur____ Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or ser­ vices should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the MAIL TO address or telephone number listed below. "It is in showing where to find out-of-the-way trout streams that makes the map such a treasure to the fisherman.' —Joe Gordon. TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT. Johnstown J-ad GRAPHICS 1351 North M-43 H*J PO.Box'W _ ROBIN E. MCKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 �Pago 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 23. 2003 COURT NEWS arraignment Dec 19 and his $5,000 per­ sonal recognizance bond was amended to 10 percent of $3,000. which he posted when he was arraigned Jan. '. • Scott Wellington Parks. 42. ot Battle Creek, is charged w ith three counts of de­ livery and manufacture of marijuana, which allegedly occurred May 13. May 15 and June 5. 2002. in Johnstown Township. He was arrested by the Southwest En­ forcement Team. • Ovie Douglas Pinks. 34. of Plainwell, is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to delivery marijuana, delivery and manufacture of marijuana and maintaining a drug house in Orangeville Township. He has posted $3,000 bond. • Nancy Jane Fcrricll. 55. of Plainwell is charged with one count of embezzling $20.(KM) or more from a man for w hom she worked without his consent. The offense is alleged to have occurred Sept. 22. 1996. in Barry Township, but was not reported to CCont.J the Michigan State Police untii 2001 Evans said Wednesday that Fcrricll was acting as power of attorney for an ailing relative when she spent thousands of the victim’s dollars. “The allegations are that she was given power of attorney and she used it to trans­ fer his property and money for her own in­ terest." Evans said. "It happened in 1994. 1995 and 1996. but it took him (victim) a while to figure out what happened." Fcrricll waived preliminary exam in Barry County District Court Wednesday and will be arraigned on the charge in cir­ cuit court. It convicted, she could be ordered to spend 1(1 years in prison and pay a $15.1 MX I fine or three times the amount embezzled whichever is greater. Evans said the delay in prosecution Ferriell occurred when criminal proceedings were suspending pending a civil resolution which eventually fell through. "There was a six-month adjournment for the parties to complete the civil agreement 02 Pontiac Bonneville SLE and the criminal case was going to be dis­ missed." he said. "So as of this morning, we’re back to square one." Evans said Fcrricll was not the only per­ son caring tor the relative during the time of the alleged crime. "It appears as though over $300,000 was embezzled from the victim, although the defendant may not be responsible for 100 percent of that." Evans said. • Matthew Volkcma. 21. of Middleville, is charged with three. 15-ycar felony counts ol third degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly raping a girl between the ages of 13 and 15 Oct. IS in Yankee Springs Township. He is set to appear in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court on the case investigated by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. • Joshua Wayne Lewis. 18. of Nashville, has been charged with a four-ycar felony tor allegedly stealing jars of nuts from the bowling alley in Hastings Nov. 23. He is set to appear in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court on the :asc investigated by the Hastings City Police Department. • Bruce Allen DeVrce Jr.. 24. is set to appear in Barry County Circuit Court on one charge of second degree home invasion tor allegedly breaking into or entering without permission a home on Brogan Road, one-quarter mile west of M-37 in Baltimore Township. The offense allegedly occurred between Sept. 19 and 20. 20<M). If convicted, he could be sentenced to a maximum ol 15 years in prison and or to pay $3,000 fine. • Michelle Marie Sonicksen. 19. of Bat­ tle Creek, is set to appear in Barry County Circuit Court on charges she committed second degree home invasion by breaking into an unoccupied home on Hutchinson Road in Johnstown Township with two other teens Dec. 13. She is also charged with inducing a mi­ nor to commit a felony. Each charge carries a maximum possible penally cf 15 years in prison. • Carl Benjamin Desimone. 23. of Kala­ mazoo. could spend 10 years in prison if convicted of possessing methamphetamine. Desimone is accused of having the drug Sept. 8 in Prairieville Township, a case in­ vestigated by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. He could also be ordered to pav up to a $15,000 fine. $23,877 OR ‘373 MONTH ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE_USED PQKIHAT PL/RPQSE. PLEASE CONTACT QLfi OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY, MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by John Krug, a single man. to United Companies Lending Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated October 27. 1997 and recorded January 21. 1998 in Document No. 1006658. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. as Trustee for UCFC Loan Trust 1997-D by assignment submmed to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There « claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Twelve and 3/100 Dollars ($43.612 03) including interest at the rate ot 10 99% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County. Michigan al 1 00 p.m. on February 27. 2003. The premises are located in the Townshp of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Lol 6. B-Z Bees Acres, according to the recorded ptat thereof Pramevilie Township. The redemption penod shaH be 6 months from SPECIAL SAVINGS LEATHER. HEATED SEATS. SUN ROOF. CHROME WHEELS - WAS S32.400 LEGAL NOTICE the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241.-. in which case the redemption penou shall be 30 days from the date ot the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: January 23. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC on remaining 2002 vehicles in stock! Attorneys tor Bankers Trust Company ot California. NA. as Trustee tor UCFC Loan Trust 02 GMC Sonoma 4x4 1997-D . As Assignee PO Box 5041 EXTENDED CAB. V-6 AUTOMATIC. CD. TILT CRUISE & MUCH MORE WAS $24504 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 199 0899 NowS17,889 OR ’256 MONTH THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT 02 Pontiac Grand Prix 02 Grand Prix GT Sedan OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made V-6 3.8L. POWER SUNROOF, HEADS UP DISPLAY. LEATHER & MORE - WAS $26,730 3800. V-6. POLISHED WHEELS. CD. POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS WAS 824.285 m the conditions of a mortgage made by Bradley L Dutmer. a married person and Carrie M. Dutmer. a married person (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. ‘19,666 N°“s17,970 OR 5281 MONTH •PLUS TAX. TITLE & LICENSE. REBATES TO DEALER dated September Mortgagee, 12. 2001. and recorded on September 18. 2001 n Document #1066592 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY­ EIGHT AND 95/100 dollars ($138,868 95). includ­ ”SECU 60 MONTH PAYMENT SHAVER W A C ing interest at 7.375% per annum Under ihe power of sale contained in said "If WE DONI HAVE IT. WE CAN GET ITT Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile 328 North Michigan Avsnui Pub 1/23-2/20 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale GMC Truck Hastings. Michigan 49058 Visit us ot www.dretstxtchmotofs.cofn GMC wr mt houbghh Q/ttot QOldsmobile MOM O000000M Call (616) 948-8000 Today Enc Dreisttoch, President Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Borne Signs, Soles Ryan Madden, Sales Amy Piper, Soles Knsten Edsoll Finance Mrg mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ Ulii HOWS: Moo & Wed until 8 Tue. Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until 2 gage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on February 20. 2003 SHMCf HOWS; Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are Mon &-Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu & Fn 8-5 described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, descnbed as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 33. thence East 17 rods for the piece of beginning, thence East 12 2/10 rods, thence South 69 2/10 rods, thence West 30 2/10 rods, thence North 37 1/10 rods, thence East 17 rods, thence North 32 rods to the place ot beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) 01 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT V-6 POW>l? MOON DOCX CHROME-WHEELS. CD. 27K BAtANCE 2/Vmonth BP 00 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT COUPE V-6. CD CHROME WHEELS POWER MOONROQf. 02 GMC ENVOY SLT 4X4 99 CHEVY 1500 4X4 POWER MOONROOE. CD. HEATED SEATS. BALANCE Of FACTORY WARRANTY. 29K. NADA $27225 5.3 V-6 AUTOMATIC. AIR. 53K.HARD TO RNDI from the date of such sale. Dated: January 16. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 ‘24,995 S 9month File #200234905 Team F (2/6) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE 01 GMC 1500 HD CREW CAB 4X4 02 CHEVY 2500 HD X-CAB 4X4 LS 98 CHEVY ASTRO VAN AWD 97 SONOMA HIGH RIDER 4X4 6.0 V-8. BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY. 33K LOCAL TRADE. FULLY SERVICED. ONLY 53K • HURRYI X-CAB. V-6. NEW RUBBER, 94K ‘24,888 £ USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Donald R. Moore and Shelly O. Moore, husband and wife ‘239MONTH I SOLD! to Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 27. 1996. and recorded on December 4. 1996. in Uber 679. on page 990. Barry County Records Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. by mesne assignment dated August 1. 2000, and recorded on September 1. 2000, in Document No. 1048926. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY 97 CHEVY TAHOE LT LEATHER. 74K. HURRY' ______ ‘13,995 $ 00 GMC 1500 SLE EXT. 4X4 00 CHEVY 1500 4X4 271 LS 31K. 5 31. EXTRA CLEAN X-CAB I OWNtR CO TOWE AUCOVER QUAD DOOR. 6* __ >.„S21,888$J 02 CHEVY SUBURBAN 4X4 99 BUICK CENTURY 00 PONTIAC MONTANA 98 GMC JIMMY SIT 4X4 .£ATHfR raONT & OEA’I HEAT 2«0C MEES 1OW e <AJtO SEA’S I 70K. V-6 LOCAL TRADE 47K POWER SUDER CD X-LENGTH. LOW MIES DUAL A* 74K. LEATHER. LOADED. SHARP! ‘14,777 REDUCED! 9 000 MILES CD MORE' 02 GMC SONOMA X-CAB 4X4 02 BONNEVILLE SSEI 28K V-6 P0W5J WINDOWS".OCK> CD BALANCE CX WABfiANT. mm 7 000 MILES. GM COMPANY CAR LIST S35 500 12,995 S 15,995 ‘25,995 $) PLUS TAX & TITLE BEST TERM & RATE TO QUALIFIED BUYER l 02 CHEVY 2500 HD 4X4 21K DURAMAX AU6ON U PKG HEATED SEATS huRRyi ‘31,995 ® 04/100 DOLLARS ,$38.791 04). mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on February 13. 2003. Said premises are situated m Township of Cartton. Barry County, Michigan, and are | SAVE '1000 03 PONTIAC VIBE FIRST ~ AND induding interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said ‘18,995 3 ‘18,888 1 65month ONE 99 SUBURBAN 4X4 IT PKG LEATHER 66* LIKE NEW IN & OUT - HURRV1 described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 17. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17. THENCE NORTH DOWN THE CENTER OF MESSER ROAD 1122 FEET. THENCE WEST 388 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 1122 FEET. THENCE EAST 388 FEET DOWN CENTER OF CARLTON CENTER ROAD TO BEGINNING. EXCEPT A PARCEL DEEDED TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BY DEED RECORDED IN LIBER 249 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 196 P.P #06-040-017-475-100-00 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date ol such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale Dated December 27. 2002 GMAC MORTGAGEE CORPORATION PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (2/6A33) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-01-30.pdf 01fc39718632e232784f31281b15261e PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 s church st HASTINGS Ul 49058-1893 School spending freeze initiated See Story on Page 12 See Story on Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings DANNER Thursday, January 30, 2003 VOLUME 150, NO. 5 Inews Priority Health, Pennock agree BRIEFS by Elaine Gilbert Chill Fest Feb. 1 to benefit COA Assistant Editor O'Neil’s Restaurant, located in the Gaa Lake area, will have its famous CUE Fest Saturday, Feb. 1. Cooking begins at noon, judging is at 4 pun. and tasting by the public at 430 pzn. Teams or individuals wishing to en­ ter the contest may phone O’Neil’s as soon es possible after 4 pm. by calling 369-795-3600. Sample cups of chili will be avai!aNe for SOoeaa each. Proceeds once acafat will benefit senior citizen programa al the Barry County Commis­ sion on Aging. Additional foe*4 and beverages will be available for purchase inside the wtowrant O-Neirs is located at 11368 W.M179 Highway, just west of the Briggs Rrud intersection. rraiKIS ana oCflfDS Former State Rep. Chuck Perricone (right) and attorney Daniel Bambery pre­ sented the case against Hastings new CCW ordinance programs planned -J Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer will visit each Barry Senior Citizens’ site during the first week of February to taB. about “Frauds and Scams.* The following is a list of dates, pieces and times for the programs: • Woodland Friendship Center — 1030 am. Monday, Feb 3. • Nashville Friendship Center — 1030 a.m. Tuesday, Feb 4. • Deltoe Friendship Center — 1030 am. Tluiraday. Feb 6. • Hastings Friendship Center — 1030 am. Friday. Feb 7. For more information, call the Barry County Commission on Aging. Winter trail hike slated for Feb. 8 The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country National Scenic Trail, which supports this hiking trail as it travels through Barry, Kalamazoo, and Chlhoon counties, will sponor a Win­ ter Hike. Saturday, Feb. 8. Members will be hiking in the Barry Slate Game and Yankee Springs Becrearion Areas. They trill meet at the Long Lake Lodge at the Outdoor Center on Gun Lake Road (look for sign about two miles west of Yankee Springs Road) at 9 a.m. to make arrangements Io slurtile to the Chief Noonday Road Trailhead. The hike starts al 930 a.m. along the NCTA Trail and it’s about five miles back to the lodge for a com­ plimentary lunch. After lunch, members will continue hiking to the Norris Road Trailhead for about three miles. For more information, call Jerry PartoS at 269/945-5443. Everyone is WrleuuK. Village Players plan production The Village Players of Middleville will present a dinner theater produc­ tion “Occupation: Murder" next nmol's at the Middle Villa Inn. i'ne performance dates sre Friday and Saturday evenings, Feb. 14 and 15.21 and 22 and Feb. 28 and March L Tickets are $2230 per person. Call 795-3640 Io piake reservations. More HEWS ! BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE 50* Hastings’ CCW ordinance goes back for review by David T. Young Editor Hastings' new ordnance prohibiting car­ rying a concealed weapon in city-owned buildings has been referred back to staff for further review, but it still stands for now. The council voted 8-1 Monday night to refer back to staff the ordinance it adopted unanimously two weeks before. News of the new law prompted swift reaction from local and county gun enthusiasts, a number of whom showed up at the Monday evening meeting to ask that it be rescinded. Leading the charge was former State Rep. Chuck Perricone, who recently moved to Delton from Kalamazoo. Perricone, when he was Speaker of the House, shep­ herded the state's new law, enacted in July 2001, that permits law abiding citizens to carry concealed weapons, except in certain designated locations, such as schools, hos­ pitals and child care centers. “I am surprised that this ordinance passed in Hastings, in Barry County," he said, noting that this area is a stronghold of See CCW, page 2 Barry County area residents who use Pennock Hospital services and have Prior­ ity Health insurance coverage can breathe a collective sigh of relief. Pennock Hospital and the Grand Rapidsbased insurance company have reached a threc-year agreement that allows Priority Health members to continue to access care at Pennock in Hastings. The new agreement, which impacts about 4,500 people in the county area, was announced Wednesday morning, but both parties have mutually agreed not to disclose terms of the agreement, Pennock Chief Ex­ ecutive Officer Dan Hamilton said. Most importantly, “there will be no inter­ ruption of services," he said. Pennock's Board of Trustees recently had voted to terminate its provider contract with Priority Health, effective Feb. 1. At that lime Hamilton declined to elaborate on reasons why that decision had been made, except to say that the contract renewal Pri­ ority Health had offered would have se­ verely jeopardized the ability of Pennock to provide an excellent standard of care the community experts and deserves. Reaching the new agreement was the re­ sult of several months of negotiations. “Without a doubt, this has been a chal­ lenging time for all involved," Hamilton said in a press release. “This partnership meets our objective of continuing to pro­ vide the high quality health care that our community has come to expect from Pen­ nock Hospital.” The new agreement is effective through Dec. 31. 2005. Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics where 62 employees (with more than 200 family members) have Priority Health insurance, said “It’s a great thing for Barry County because there arc so many people who arc affected by it... “I couldn't be happier, and 1 applaud Pennock Hospital for getting this thing done for themselves and their future and for the people affected by it. “...In the grand scheme of things, it’s in the best interest of all the players. Priority Health has a lot of lives under their insur­ ance and for those people to be forced to go somewhere else, it would hurt Pennock. I think it would have hurt Pennock for the long haul because if people got used to go­ ing away, they may not come back as quick.” he said. “Pennock has done such a great job of trying to build the reputation of their hospi­ tal and get away from the first aid station­ type of attitude. They've got a lot of highly trained professionals. They’ve got some great doctors here, and so it’s only fair that everybody who wants to have their work done here or go to a hospital to be treated here should not be forced to go somewhere else. “Our whole goal here in Barry County is to get more people to stay in Barry County and to participate in our stores, buy a car here and have their medical needs met here," Jacobs said. “The only reason you would really have to go (out of town) for medical needs is for major heart surgeries, major cancer diseases and other major health treatments... “We would almost be hypocrites, in a way, to be so supportive of a community and then have to tell our employees that you're going to have to go to Grand Rapids (for medical services), and that was the hardest thing for us to take in. We just couldn’t stand that. We want our employ­ ees to be able to go to Pennock. That’s why 1 was fighting pretty hard against Priority and trying to find out what was going on with Pennock so we could get things re­ solved in everybody’s best interest. “Hopefully over the next three years, our businessmen can put a little more focus on what we can do together as a group because we’re all affected by it. Even President Bush last night (in his State of the Union address) brought up health care and the cost of health care and how many people don’t have any...,” Jacobs said. Small businesses are getting lambasted with huge health insurance hikes that are affecting their abilities to be competitive in the market, he said. “A lot of small, individual companies have been affected so badly because those (rising health care costs) are costs you just can’t control anymore...It is definitely af­ fecting the general economy of this coun­ try. The politicians have to quit talking about it and do something about it.” Jacobs said he doesn’t lay the blame on any one entity or group, but says it’s every­ body's responsibility to start working on it. “If we have to change some legislation, so be it. I’m not a national health insurance advocate. I think the entrepreneurial type of independent business is the best, but we See PRIORITY, page 2 GOP to decide Saturday Rutland Dems pick supervisor candidate by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Gary Moore, a builder and trustee candi­ date in 2000. is the Democratic Township Committee's choice to fill the Rutland Charter Township supervisor vacancy left by the Jan. 14 recall of Roger Vilmont. “He has the ability to learn, he has the time to put into th.- job and he's willing to do it." said Rutland Township Democratic Committee Chairwoman Blanche Munjoy. “He would like to give bick to the town­ ship for everything the township has done for him." Moore, who could not be reached for comment Wednesday, is a former member of the township’s Planning and Zoning Commission and has lived in Rutland tor 11 years. His name will appear on the special elec­ tion ballot March 11. when voters will be asked to choose between him and a Repub­ lican candidate to be named Saturday. Feb. 1. Munjoy chaired the committee com­ prised of John Anderson. Robert Carlson. Bob Edwards and Michael Slabbekoorn. Though four individuals originally ex­ pressed interest in seeking the supervisor s post on the Democratic ticket, two had withdrawn by the time the committee met Monday. She declined to identify the other appli­ cants for the S20.000-per year supervisor s job. The Rutland Township Republican Com­ mittee. chaired by Rutland Township Sex­ ton Mike Hallifax. is comprised of Keith Ferris. Rutland Township Planning and Zoning Commission Vice Chair Owen Jones and Rutland Township Board trustees Gary Rogers and Rob Lee. Township Trustee Joe Lyons had been appointed to the committee, but Jones said Wednesday that Lyons quickly resigned and sat in the audience at Tuesday's meet­ ing 2 when six candidates were inter­ viewed. Ferris was appointed to replace Ly­ ons. The six applicants will meet the public tonight (Thursday. Jan. 30) at 7 p.m. at the Rutland Township Hall. The committee will hear more public comment at 1 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 1. before making their nomi­ nation. The candidate must be certified to the county clerk by Feb. 3. The Republican candidates are William Hanshaw, a 26-ycar resident who is cur­ rently unemployed: Donald Spencer, a for­ mer Hastings City Council member who re­ cently moved to Rutland Township atter selling his business, Spencer's Tow ing, and retiring: Marlin Walters, a former Demo­ cratic trustee who was defeated by Vilmont in his 2000 Democratic bid for supervisor; retired Hastings City Police Sgt. Jack Cross; Jim Carr, current Rutland and Hope townships Building and Zoning Adminis­ trator, county 911 MSAG (addressing) co­ ordinator and former county ZBA member; and current Rutland Township Board of Review member Mary Anger. Hanshaw said Wednesday that his first agenda item will be to unite what he said is a divided township board. “I want to bring the board together and the people together and make it all one,” he said. “1 can do that through the way I pre­ sent myself.” Hanshaw attended recent township meet­ ings chaired by Vilmont. “People were not getting their questions See RUTLAND, page 3 Schondelmayer gets jail, fine by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A man who worked in the Barry County Courthouse as Register of Deeds for many years is now serving two concurrent terms in the Barry County Jail for hunting viola­ tions while federal charges arc still pend­ ing. Sandy Schondelmayer pleaded guilty Tuesday to seven counts of violating Michigan’s Wildlife Conservation Order by­ exceeding the antlered buck kill limit for the 2001 and 1999 seasons. See SCHONDELMAYER, page 17 Sandy Schondelmayer �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 30. 2003 Additional NEWS BRIEFS: Winter reading club under way The Hastings Public Library’s an­ nual adult winter reading club is in progress. The theme this year is “On a Snowy Day, Find Your Way to the Library.” Participants who read 15 books by April 26 receive a $15 food coupon to the Back Door Deli. To sign up or for more information, call 945-4263 or stop in at 121 S. Church St., Hastings. Child Abuse Council meeting Is tonight The Child Abuse Council of Barry County will have its annual meeting at 5:30 pun. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Elks Lodge, 102 East Woodlawn, Hastings. The public is invited. A social hour will start at 5:30 and dinner will be at 6:30. The presentation will be by Cathy Weirick, executive director of the Al­ legan County Child Abuse and Ne­ glect Council, and Dr. Deb Simms, pc diatrician for the Allegan. Kent and Ottawa counties’ assessment centers. For more information or to make reservations, call Karen Jousma at 948-3264. Alumnus of Year nominees sought The Hastings High School Alumni Association held its annual organiza­ tional meeting recently and now seeks nominations for the "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year" honor. The award will be presented at the annual alumni banquet Saturday eve­ ning, May 31, in the high school cafe­ teria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons why the individ­ ual is being nominated. The reasons should include items such as the per­ sonal character of the nominee, ac­ complishments, vocational honors and awards, community service history, membership in organizations and any other helpful information. The deadline for submitting nomi­ nations is April 2. Alumni Board members will at that time consider new nominations and reconsider sev­ eral others held over from previous years. Nominations should be mailed to Elsie (Edwards) Sage, president of the Hastings High School Alumni Asso­ ciation, 904 W. Walnut St. Hastings, MI 49058. Walk for Warmth slated for Feb. 22 This year’s Walk for Warmth in Hastings is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22. The annual fund-raiser, sponsored by the Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan, in­ cludes one- and three-mile outdoor walks in Albion at the First United Methodist Church Tennant Hall, in Battle Creek at the First United Meth­ odist Church on Michigan Avenue, in Coldwater at Heritage Park, in Union City at the Community Building, in Hastings at the Free Methodist Church, in Sturgis at the Sturgis Church of Christ, and in Three Rivers at the Three Rivers Community Cen­ ter. The Walk for Warmth helps low-in­ come, elderly, and disabled residents stay warm during the winter. While the Walk is an agency-wide CAA event, all funds raised in each commu­ nity are used to help residents of that community. Pledge sheets will be available at area businesses and at the local CAA office this month. More than 600 walkers and support­ ing sponsors raised more than $68,000 through the Walk for Warmth. So far, this money has helped more than 800 individuals with heating related emer­ gencies. For more information on the Walk for Warmth, please contact the local CAA office 450 Meadow Run Drive. Suite 400 Hastings. (269) 948-4260. Delton Rotary sets Spaghetti dinner Hastings schools initiate spending freeze by Man* McDonough Staff Writer The Delton Rotary Club will have an all-you-can eat spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Delton High School. Proceeds will go toward various Rotary projects in the local commu­ nity. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 and under. ‘Afterglow’ series planned at HHS The second in a three-part series of musical activities will follow this Fri­ day night’s home basketball game at Hastings High School. Each of the featured performers in the series is distinctively different, to offer something for all who attend. Those planning the scries are hoping those who are attending the basketball game will simply make the trip down the hall to attend the concerts after the game. There is no published start time for the performances since this is dic­ tated by the end nf the game, but all performances will be concluded by no later than 11 p.m. The afterglow Jan. 31 will feature the Hastings High School Steel Drum Ensemble in the high school lecture hall. On Feb. 7, the Hastings High School Jazz Bands will unveil the fes­ tival <et for 2003. The two big bands will perform classic jazz literature as a prelude to their return to many jazz festivals in late winter and early spring. All of the performances of the Af­ terglow series are free admission. Vision 20/20 plans farm land program The Vision 20/20 County-wide Comprehensive Planning Action Team will have an all-day conference on farm land preservation from 8:30 a.tn. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. There is no cost for the program and complimentary lunch will be provided. The main speaker for the event is Dennis Pennington, Michigan Stale Sniversity Extension Agriculli«aMnd atural Resources Agent, whose re­ sponsibilities include the Master Gar­ dener rogram, restricted use of pesti­ cide education and farm business man­ agement. During the growing season, field days, research plots, tours and education programs comprise much of his time. He is speaking at meetings, meeting one-on-one and helping farm­ ers key in information for the federal farm bill, the registration deadline be­ ing April 1. Pennington said his presentation has five parts with plenty of room for dis­ cussion along the way. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions throughout the presentation. Jack Bender will present concepts dealing with change and cooperation. Registration and coffee begin at 8 a.m. and Pennington's presentation be­ gins at 8:30. Participants are asked to RSVP Jim McManus at 945-1290 by Feb. 12 to help determine numbers for lunch. Family planning classes to start Tom and Ann Feldpausch, certified teachers of Natural Family Planning (NFP), are offering a course in Hast­ ings bvjinr.ing Saturday, Feu. 8. The Sympto-Thermal method of NFP teaches couples how to observe, crosscheck and benefit from the natu­ ral signs of fertility. The Feldpausches claim that NFP is helpful to either avoid or achieve pregnancy and avoids putting chemicals into the woman's body, where negative side effects can include blood clots, increased blood pressure, and undesirable weight gain. Some studies link birth control pill use with breast cancer, cervical cancer and liver tumors, link vasectomies with higher incidences of prostate cancer. The couple teaches that the method works with irregular cycles and can be practiced throughout a couple’s fertile years without health risks. It's also im­ mediately reversible and costs less than other forms of birth control. The class also includes information on natural mothering and ways for young families to save time and money. The Feldpausches teach under the guidance of the Couple to Couple League. International, founded in 1971 and now the largest organization teaching NFP in North America. To register, call the Feldpausches at (269) 948-2148. The $70 course fee includes instructions and materials. The $2 billion shortfall in Michigan's budget may eventually lead to a switch from block scheduling to regular schedul­ ing at Hastings High School, and will un­ doubtedly necessitate staff layoffs in the Hastings School District next year, school Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. However, rumors that the high school is going to immediately put an end to its block scheduling and lay off 16 teachers are false, he said. “We’ve asked the principals to look at alternative scheduling." he said, “but we’re a long way from making any decision" on possible schedule changes. School staff were reassured by Schoessel Tuesday that the district will make up a re­ cently announced reduction in 2002-2003 state aid of $233,783 by “cutting things in­ stead of cutting people.” In a memo to the staff, Schoessel said the district is taking several measures to make up the revenue loss, including instituting a spending freeze. “We looked at how much money cur­ rently remains in our various supply and equipment accounts, including those for athletics, and are freezing 50 percent of what’s left in those accounts. That will make it very difficult to get to the end of the year, but will keep all programs, activi­ ties, services and staff members in place for our students. That action, combined with not replacing a school bus driver who re­ tired prior to the end of the year and taking $25,000 out of our fund balance (savings). makes up the loss of $233,783 in state aid." Schoessel continued that “no plan is per­ fect, and this plan is very far from being perfect, but everyone who has reviewed it agrees that it is our best course of action under the circumstances. This plan requires everyone's understanding and cooperation, even to the point of each staff member do­ ing the little things to save money — turn­ ing off lights when rooms are not occupied, saving on paper and other supplies, etc. Every bit of money we save this year will help to save a program, an activity, and a job for next year.’’ Schoessel said next year is "not going to be nice." “As noted in one newspaper last week.” Schoessel wrote, "the state's financial diffi­ culties arc such that, ’if nine of the 18 de­ partments in state government were totally eliminated, if all 29 community colleges were closed, if the legislature was shut down so there were no salaries, staff, etc. — these cuts would still not be enough to balance the almost $2 billion shortfall.’ Schoessel said the district is “working on cost-cutting plans for next year even though we expect it will be quite some time before we know exactly what the size of the cuts will be. We’ve been told it’s going to be very bad. We just don’t know exactly how bad. However, it appears certain that there will have to be staff reductions, and we’re already communicating with em­ ployee association presidents about tenta­ tive plans in that regard.’’ Schoessel said that “none of this is good news, and I’m really sorry about that. But again, we just have to keep doing the best job we can for our young people, despite these awful circumstances. Thanks for all you have done and will do to get us through the mess." Schoessel said dropping block schedul­ ing. which features longer class periods and study times when students can seek help from teachers, would mean fewer teachers would be needed. “You don’t need as many staff members :o run a traditional sched­ ule," he said. In the athletic department, the cuts mean students participating in spring sports will have to do without such things as new baseball bats and balls, new tennis and soc­ cer balls, some new uniforms, and other equipment usually purchased each year, ac­ cording to Athletic Director Steve Hoke. “There are some items (athletes) can’t participate without.” Hoke said. “That is where we’ll focus our energy and resources to make sure they get these things.” Hoke said he has already talked to most of the spring coaches about the spending freeze. Coaches will “work together” to insure es­ sential supplies can be provided, he said. Because the spending freeze is across the board, it will affect everything from tech­ nology and transportation equipment to ad­ ministrative supplies and instructional ma­ terials. Conceivably, cuts could affect eve­ rything from computer ink cartridges to janitor’s mops. If staff are cut next year, contractual agreements include seniority provisions, so that those who have been with the district the least amount of years are most likely to be laid off. PRIORITY, continued from page 1 have to investigate and spend some time on it...What do we need to change? Is it some laws or tort reform? Whatever it is, we have to deal with it and do it, and the sooner, the better. “Good health care by local companies is very important and employees should really be very grateful to have good benefits. Without them, what would they be faced with? Intolerable costs,” Jacobs said. County Economic Alliance Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum, when told about the new Pennock-Priority Health agree­ ment, said “I’m very excited. This is good positive news. Hat? off to all concerned for reaching this decision." When Pennock decided to sever ties with Priority Health, she heard many concerns about future health care needs from busi ness people and residents who are affiliated with Priority Health. “It was really going to be an incon ven- "My family will be thrilled. When you need to go to the hospital, you want to go to the local hospital." -Diane Porter icnce for people,” Stadel-Manshum said. “We need to keep our people here (for health care). We need to tend to business right here. “I really commend both sides for reach­ ing a new agreement, and I truly under­ stand where Pennock was coming from. Pennock Hospital is such a good hospital. We arc so lucky! We really need to work together to support it,” she said. The new agreement symbolizes “caring for our community...for the betterment of everyone” and “speaks well of the admini­ stration. “Communication is the key and sitting down and working out the differences," Stadel-Manshum said, noting that part of the Economic Alliance’s role is getting people together to work out problems. Priority Health member Diane Porter was ecstatic when she heard the news of the new agreement. “You can’t imagine how great it is,” she said of the news. “For the people of this community, this is fantastic news. “My family will be thrilled," said Porter, secretary at Miller Real Estate’s Hastings office. "When you need to go to the hospi­ tal, you want to go to the local hospital," “I love Pennock Hospital,” Porter said, noting that a grandchild and a great niece were bom there and she and her husband have both had surgery and used other serv­ ices there. When she first learned that Pennock was going to cut ties with Priority Health be­ cause it hadn't been offered a contract it could accept, her thoughts were “that’s not cool." She and others had been dreading having to go to Grand Rapids for mammograms and health care they previously had at the local hospital. “It’s inconvenient to go there (Grand Rapids), so it’s great news,” said Porter, who is a strong believer in supporting local businesses, too. Her employer, Mike Humphreys, broker­ owner of Miller Real Estate, said he and his other employees arc “real pleased,” too, with the new agreement between Priority Health and Pennock. Humphreys and his full-time employees have Priority Health insurance. “We think a lot of Pennock Hospital. We’re all proud of it. Pennock is dedicated to providing quality health care, and we’ve had good feedback about Priority Health from our employees.” he said. “...I’ve re­ spected both parties in the negotiations." “I’m happy they were able to reach an agreement. One of our concerns has been the double digit health increases we’re fac­ ing," Humphreys said, noting that such hikes have a “serious impact on your busi­ ness and businesses in general. Likewise, he said he realizes the healthcare industry is grappling with some hard issues. Priority Health President and CEO Kim­ berly K. Horn called the agreement “wel­ comed news for the Priority Health mem­ bers who want to access care at Pennock Hospital. “Pennock Hospital has been an important part of our network for over a decade and we’re pleased they will continue to be in the future. This is also good news for busi­ nesses who partner with us to provide cov­ erage to their employees. This agreement is consistent with our mission to provide families access to excellent and affordable health care," she said in a press release. Priority Health is a locally owned, non­ profit managed care organization that pro­ vides benefits to nearly 400,000 people in western and northern Michigan, according to the press release. Twenty-eight hospitals and more than 3,000 physicians are in Pri­ ority Health’s network of providers. CCW, continued from page 1------------------------hunting and gun enthusiasts. Daniel G. Bambcry of DeWitt, an attor­ ney speaking on behalf of the Michigan Citizens for Responsible Gun Ownership, told the council. “1 submit that your ordi­ nance is in conflict with state law and will not stand.” He added that if the council did not ei­ ther suspend or rescind the ordinance, the MCRGO Board would have to consider le­ gal action, just like it has in similar situa­ tions with the cities of East Lansing and Femdale. Ferndale’s local ordinance, which Hast­ ings used as a model, recently was upheld in a circuit ruling, but the matter has been appealed. Bambcry suggested Hastings of­ ficials suspend the ordinance at least until "By referring it back to staff, we did not suspend or rescind the ordinance." the results of the appeal are known. Bambery added that a state law enacted in 1991 prohibits local governmental units from restricting ownership or possession of firearms and more than what is spelled out in state law. Under current state law, he argued, car­ rying a concealed weapon in a city-owned building is not illegal. He further maintained that the state CCW law has the support of the public. “This isn’t Legislator Smith or Congress­ man Jones, this is the people of the state of Michigan," he said. Two more flaws he pointed to in the Hastings ordinance were that “you don’t define firearms” and the question of “who are law enforcement officers and who are not?" is left unanswered. Perricone, who now is executive director of MCRGO, said the new state CCW law finally was passed in Lansing two years ago, despite the “media feeding frenzy" over Columbine and the shooting death of a 6-year-old in Flint. He charged that the Michigan Municipal League has been a force in getting local communities to adopt tough anti-CCW ordinances. “I believe the municipalities that have passed these local laws arc being used (by the MML),’’ Perricone said. “Law abiding citizens (carrying firearms) aren’t the ones you need to worry about, it’s the criminals who don’t follow the rules... You don’t know how many law abiding citizens have carried concealed weapons into this build­ ing. but there have been no incidents.” Perricone promised that if the city chooses to ignore MCRGO’s request, “We have every reason to believe we will pre­ vail in court." Mayor Frank Campbell then entertained a motion to have the ordinance referred back to staff. The lone dissenting vote came from Councilman Barry Wood. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said city staff members involved in writing the ordi­ nance will meet again to determine how to proceed. He said the ordinance is now in effect, but it cannot be implemented until the proper posted signs are up in cityowned buildings. “By referring it back to staff, we did not suspend or rescind the ordinance,” he stressed. Campbell noted, after the vote, the show of force from area gun enthusiasts, with more than 50 in attendance. “1 can't think of too many times where we’ve had this many people at City Hall,” he commented. In other business at Monday night’s meeting, the City Council: • Agreed to file a notice of intent to subm t an application for a $90,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Cor­ poration to construct an elevator to serve several downtown businesses. The city match would be $10,000, the state would pay $90,000 and $500,000 would be con­ tributed privately. • Adopted an ordinance that will allow parks and playgrounds in the commercial, industrial and office zoning districts as spe­ cial land uses, requiring issuance of a spe­ cial land use permit from the Planning Commission. • Agreed to spend $6,500 to purchase a laser color printer for the Hastings Public Library. With a rebate, the actual final cost from DARTEK will be $5,500. Library Administrator Barbara Schondel­ mayer explained that the printer will be used the library’s posters, brochures and news releases. • Heard a presentation from Eagle Scout ‘I believe the munici­ palities that have passed these local laws are being used." -Chuck Perricone candidate Adam Sheldon, whose commu­ nity service project was completion of an orienteering course and hiking and biking trails behind the old city dump at State and Hammond roads. Sheldon said he decided to have it be called the “Zhigaawin Trail” after the Na­ tive American word meaning "good turn” or “good way.” • Was told that the public hearing on a plant rehabilitation district request from Vi­ atec to had to be postponed. • Noted the presence of First District County Commissioner Donald Nevins, who was first seated earlier this month, but missed the Jan. 13 meeting. The council had a meeting schedule sent to him. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 30. 2003 - Page 3 Delton administration building still possible by Man McDonough Staff Writer Key Club member Courtney Oakland and teacher Mike Engels listen as Key Club President Molly Alderson invites the Hastings Kiwanis members to help chaperone the high school group’s Snow Ball. Hastings Kiwanians honor Mike Engels by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Hastings Kiwanis Club last Wednesday honored Mike Engels, who has been the advisor to the high school's Key Club for four years by making him an honorary member. Engels told the club that when he was as­ signed the advisor role four years previ­ ously he did not know what the Key Club was. “Now, I wish I had the opportunity to join Key Club when I was in high school. There are so many opportunities for stu­ dents to learn and to prepare for their fu­ ture.’’ Attending the meeting were Key Club members Courtney Oakland and Molly Al­ derson. Alderson told the club about the many co mmunity service projects the high school students have been involved in. She invited them to come help chaperone the Snowball Ball in February. This is the ma­ jor fund-raiser for the high school group. Also at last week’s meeting, Michigan State University Extension Agriculture Agent Dennis Pennington gave Kiwanis members an update on the Purchase of De­ Hastings High School teacher Mike Engels (left) receives his "Honorary Ki­ wanis Member" pin from Bruce Pryor. velopment Rights and how it may help pre­ serve farm land in Barry County. RUTLAND, continued from page 1 answered and to me, that’s not right,’’ he said. “I don’t think it will be hard to fill the position, 1 think it will be hard to pick the right person. It's hard to form a team with board members who are so divided, it’s un­ believable.” He said the key is to earn the public’s trust. “Money is not my motivating factor,” he said. Spencer was not available for comment Wednesday Walters said two weeks ago that “if they choose me, 1 will accept the nomination.” Walters lost to Vilmont 943 to 769 in the 2000 election when he ran on the Demo­ cratic ticket. Rutland’s candidates invited to First Friday Organizers of the First Friday forum are inviting the Republican and Democratic party candidates for Rutland Charter Town­ ship Supervisor in a special election March 11. The next First Friday is scheduled for Feb. 7 at noon at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Each of the two major parties has been undergoing the process of selecting a nomi­ nee for the special election, which is neces­ sary because of the successful recall Jan. 13 of Roger Vilmont. It is expected that the two candidates will be known by this week­ end or early next week. Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds has agreed to serve as moderator for the fo­ rum. Each of the candidates will be ex­ pected to answer prepared questions and both will be given the opportunity to talk a little bit about themselves. The forum is ex­ pected to last about an hour. First Friday organizers have acknowl­ edged that it is rare for the forum to feature township candidates. However, they also note that it is rare for a special election to be held because of a recall. The winner of the March 11 election will serve the remainder of Vilmont's term, un­ til November of 2004, unless the successful candidate also is re-elected next year to a full, four-year term. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee and launched in 1989 by James Pino, is a monthly program that focuses on critical local, state and national issues by inviting speakers to stimulate debate or inform the public. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be pro­ vided by the Democrats. “I’ve always been a Republican,” he said, explaining that he ran as a Democrat on the advice of former Democratic Super­ visor Robert Edwards. .... . nJn, Walters is a former Township Board trustee and Planning and Zoning commis­ sioner. Cross, who retired in 1998 from the Hastings City Police Department, said he has the time to serve. “I don't have anything else to tie me down,” he said. “This is an excellent oppor­ tunity for me. I don’t have anything else to keep me busy.” When asked whether it would be diffi­ cult to please the public as supervisor fol­ lowing the successful recall. Cross said: “It wasn’t the job that caused the controversy.” He said he is interested in controlling the township’s growth. “I want us to grow, but I want to make sure that as it grows the community doesn’t become too crowded." he said. Carr feels he is qualified to serve as su­ pervisor and that he would do a good job, he said. “I think I can do the job,” he said, adding that he is easily accessible to the public be­ cause he is willing to continue taking phone calls in the evenings and on the weekends. “I don’t think anybody could be more ac­ cessible. 1 would handle myself the way I do now. There would be lots more commu­ nication. I would be in the office four days a week during set hours.” As Rutland building and zoning adminis­ trator, Carr is paid $18,000 as an independ­ ent contractor, a job he would resign if elected, he said. He will keep his part-time job as ad­ dressing coordinator for Barry County Cen­ tral Dispatch, which requires only about four to five hours per week, and as Hope Township’s building and zoning adminis­ trator. Can explained that according to state law, a township with less than 25,000 resi­ dents can legally delegate either the build­ ing or zoning administration duties to the supervisor. “I don’t want to do all three,” he said. Anger said she applied for the super­ visor’s position because she needs a job and “I have a little experience with the township” as a member of the Tax Board of Review. “And, I know Dennis McKelvey," she said, referring to the Rutland Township as­ sessor. “It’s a job, it’s not so much for po­ litical reasons (that she applied.) I’ve lived here 27 years." She said planning for future development is a key issue affecting the township. “The problem with the city on water and sewer is an ongoing thing,” she said. Anger has not attended a township meet­ ing recently, she said, though she lives two doors away from the township hall on Heath Road. “I’m willing to learn and 1 plan to learn as much as I can.” she said. “I think I’ll do better than the guy before me.” State Rep. Gary Newell will introduce a bill in the Michigan House that would al­ low the Delton-Kellogg School District to continue construction of new building housing administration and adult education offices. Construction on the new building was suspended last September after the district learned it was not in compliance with a 23year-old ruling by the Michigan Attorney General. The ruling states that all school districts must obtain competitive bids for material and labor used in construction of school buildings or additions. The DK school district was planning on using students in its high school building trades class to construct the 3,200-squarefoot administration/adult ed building. The district had already cleared land near the high school and poured the foundation for the building when work was stopped. Newell will propose that high school building trades classes be allowed to con­ struct non-pupil buildings that cost under $200,000. Delton School Superintendent Ron Archer said both Newell and State Rep. Patty Birkholz “are supportive of the issue of students getting the opportunity to work on this kind of building project.” Doing small commercial construction projects will give building trades students needed expe­ rience when they enter the work world. Archer said. Projects like the administra-. tion building are “good practice for them,” he said. If Newell’s bill is passed, school districts will be able to save money on building pro­ jects such as concession stands, storage buildings and office structures. Archer said there will probably be some opposition to Newell’s bill. “One of the concerns (will be) the payment of a prevail­ ing wage,” be said. The bill, u passed, would allow districts to forego paying stu­ dents a prevailing wage. “Schools are re­ quired to pay the prevailing wage whenever they’re building anything." Archer is hop­ ing the bill will be passed this spring so construction can resume on the adminisTation building. Using student labor, the new building was only going to cost $75,000. Without the students, the building will cost $135,000 to 155,000. Thus far approxi­ mately $10,000 has been spent on excava­ tion and foundation work. Funds from a special adult education savings account and profits earned on a previously constructed building trades hottS^Waft gping to be used to pay for the new structure. The building is needed because both t^e administration of­ fices and adult education offices, the for­ mer located in the elementary and the latter in the high school, are cramped. A facilities study has identified new administration /adult education offices as one of the dis­ trict’s infrastructure needs. After the district stopped construction on the new building, John Williams of the Michigan Department of Career Develop­ ment said the 1979 Attorney Genera) ruling that competitive bids must be sought on all school construction projects was made to ensure public funds were being spent prop­ erly. Also contributing to the decision was a concern over whether students construct­ ing school buildings were covered by workman’s compensation, whether the stu­ dents were actually learning construction skills or just being used as manual laborers, and whether the students would unfairly supplant paid union laborers. Archer said that local contractors are supportive of having the building trades students construct the new ad building. Archer made the announcement about the bill at last week’s school board meet­ ing. At the meeting. Archer discussed with school board members whether the district should offer summer school again this year. Two years ago the district was able to use grant funds to offer summer school to ele­ mentary and junior high students needing help in math and reading. Last summer there were no grant funds, so the district decided to charge a fee for summer school. Only eight students signed up. Archer said, so the district was unable to bold summer school. Once again this year, the district does not have grant funds for summer school. Administrators are reviewing whether to offer it and how to go about funding it. Archer said. Summer school is “a very expensive proposition,” he said. Ironically, summer school would help the district comply with new federal No Child Left Behind legislation, which fo­ cuses on having districts improve students’ reading and math skills on standardized tests like the MEAPs. .Archer and other administrators will be making a presentation on the federal pro­ gram at the Feb. 17 school board meeting. One of the things Archer will be discussing is the fact that while the federal govern­ ment wants to improve student skills, the new legislation is not giving districts enough funding to pay for the programs needed to improve those skills. “It’s an­ other unfunded federal mandate,” he said. “With the cuts we’re all facing, this is ex­ tremely poor timing.” Delton Kellogg and other districts have been notified by the state that a shortfall in the state school aid fund is requiring cuts in 2002-2003 state aid. Delton was advised it will receive $178,538 less than expected this school year. The loss comes on top of a significant loss in revenue to the district this year due to declining student enroll­ ment. At last week's meeting, the school board approved participation in a Michigan De­ partment of Education School Readiness Program. The program provides preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds who have been iden­ tified as being at risk of failing in school. Providing assistance in children’s develop­ ment during their early years has been iden­ tified as being a factor in later school suc­ cess. The Delton school readiness program helps student achievement, an outcome sought by the No Child Left Behind Legis­ lation. Yet it is another program facing cuts due to the current state budget crisis. Archer said. Michigan’s new school assess­ ment program. Education Yes. has a goal of making school districts’ performance re­ quirements even more extensive than No Child Left Behind, with student scores in science, social studies and writing being taken into account as well as student per­ formance in math and reading. At the February board meeting, adminis­ trators will discuss budget amendments that will reflect the loss in state revenue. Archer said. Cover girts Joe LaJoye and five members of the Hastings .lay? Band are featured on the front cover of the fall/winter edition of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Journal. The picture shows LaJoye working with students at the De­ troit Ford International Jazz Festival Labor Day weekend. The students are (from left) Eiii Fish. Amy Granner. Amanda Rose. Catherine Fish and Emly Smith. Middleville Council rejects fuel loading in industrial park by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A recommendation for a special use per­ mit for a Crystal Flash bulk fuel facility in the Middleville Industrial Park was passed 5-3 Jan. 7 by the Planning Commission, but then rejected Jan. 28 by the Village Coun­ cil. At the beginning of the meeting Tuesday night, Dave Cigliano from Crystal Flash gave an overview of plans for the site in the Middleville Industrial Park. As he did at the Jan. 7 Planning Commission meeting, he stressed the safety features of the site plan. The council heard from seven of the room full of residents Tuesday night during the public hearing. Village President Lon Myers also accepted a petition with more than 100 signatures opposed to the Crystal Has i facility. Kim Selleck who owns a greenhouse on Crane Road across from the proposed site, taiked about the impact of traffic, the prob­ lem of lights affecting neighboring resi­ dents, and tits fact that other Crystal Flash installations have had serious spills. Selleck also said he was concerned about the soils in the area and environmental im­ pact. He also questioned the need for a Class A road at this time. “I’m not against development of the in­ dustrial park, but I think that Route 37 would be a better location for a facility like this.” Other speakers asked how much truck traffic would be increased, about impact on the value of homes in the area and noise. David Perkins asked how this develop­ ment matches the work being put in to “make downtown a better place.” He was also concerned with the impact the facility might have on the Thomapple River. Other concerns were the burden on the road and the safety of children playing in the neighborhood and whether this devel­ opment would affect school bus routes. The consensus of many in the audience was that this site “is just too close to resi­ dences for a fuel facility.” Eldon Newmycr, chairman of the Plan­ ning Commission, told the board that the commission was impressed with the safety record of Crystal Flash, the details of the site plan which met all the requests of the site plan committee and the approvals al­ ready received from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Environmental Quality. At the end of the meeting. David Dykstra told the council that he was concerned that residents did not realize that Crane Road would have to be upgraded to Class A to serve the industrial park. A Class A road I must be able to handle the weight of trucks and semi-trailers. As the remaining lots are developed, there will be parking areas with lighting. Dykstra mentioned that he was looking for another location for his business, Dan Val­ ley Excavating, because the number of trucks he needs is growing and because of the impact of increased traffic on the neigh­ borhood. Myers was serving on the Village Coun­ cil when the industrial park was formed. He “I think that the job creation provided by this development is minimal." ^onMyer$ said, “our intent was to bring in small, clean manufacturers to provide local jobs. We were looking for indoor operations that would not create negative impacts on the village. “I think that the job creation provided by this development is minimal. This is not the type of industrial development we envi­ sioned at the beginning,” Myers concluded. The special use permit was denied by a vote of 5-1 with Bill Kenyon the only one to support it. Dorothy Corson was absent at this meeting. Myers told the audience that this was a “difference of opinion” with the planning commission, not that one body was right and the other wrong. In other business, Village Manager Bryan Groesbeck told the council that the draft sidewalk ordinance would be on the agenda for the next meeting. The Michigan Department of Transpor­ tation will be in the village to look at Grand Rapids Street from Lafayette Street to Ea­ gle Drive. M-DOT will be going out for bids later this spring. Construction should take place in early summer. Planner Jeff Moffat reported that Town Centre and Marketplace will be bringing commercial developments to the Planning Commission. Both developments have had discussions with the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority on facades. MDOT is also looking at the realignment of Arlington Court. Myers said, “These developments are ex­ citing for the village and will be beneficial for the village.” The next meeting of the Middleville Council is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in village hall. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 30. 2003 10W0E8 ...from Our Readers Unbelievers ruin holiday for Christians Let’s hold signs that support our troops To the editor: As a mother of a soldier and a citizen of the United States, 1 would like to say a few words concerning the recent anti-war marches. I feel like many people in that I do not want to see a war start. I have a son sitting in a tent in Kuwait and many friends who also have children serving in the military. My main question is, why aren't there any signs at these protest in support of military personnel? Soldiers have no choice about going to war, they have to do their jobs and they need support. The very platform that allows these indi­ viduals to march is one of the freedoms that my son and other soldier, arc trying to pro­ tect. I believe that now is the time to let our military know that we are behind them 100 percent. We don't have to agree why they are there, but at least we owe them our sup­ port. If people want to carry worthwhile picket signs, then they should stand in sup­ port of veterans. I hope, as everyone does, that this is re­ solved without a war, but if it does come to conflict, I want the American military forces to know they have my total support. Holly Throop, Hastings Drive arxind manger scene To the editor: At this time of year, when we draw clos­ er to our Lord, Jesus Christ with a display of the manger scene like the one where Jesus was born on our courthouse lawn, we regard it as a sacred and revered emblem of our Jesus and His ever-present loving power in our lives and country. Our money declares ‘in God we trust.” The USA is the greatest country in the world and everyone should recognize and revere its founding fathers* Christian faith and dedication in forming a country gov­ erned by Christian principles. “The Land of the Free." Come on, al! of you who believe and live in and through Christ, we’ve a big respon­ sibility to bring our Savior Jesus to many of our fellow Americans! Let’s get going! Ruth E. Davis, Hastings To the editor: I am writing to you in reference to the Jan. 16 letter from Mr. Joseph Andorfor. He disagreed with the ideas of having the nativity scene sitting on the courthouse yard. There are several other streets in town that he could have driven to avoid the inter­ section of State and Broadway to avoid the scene. I feel great to be living in a town and country where we can practice and show our feelings the way we can. I’m sure there are Christians in New York City and I would hope they would not be afraid to have a nativity scene in their yards or court yards. 1 feel sorry for people who do not feel free to show their feelings for fear of retaliation. I hope that you will print this and hope you get more letters on the subject. I enjoy seeing the nativity and all the decoration around town. Marilyn MacKenzie, Hastings ( Write Us A Letter: HEM S THE RULES believe that a single man is running around in a red suit, with flying reindeer and a house full of elves making toys. So. one night a year he flics all over the world giv­ ing toys to the good boys and girls. Because I do believe that Christ was born and that is why we celebrate this holi­ day. that it should be symbolised the way we believe. So why symbolise something (Santa Claus) that they do not believe? In my opinion. Santa was created just Io blindside people of the Christian faith. Let us analyze this for a minute. When did Santa come into the picture and why? Why was Santa picked as his name? My belief is. to be as far from Christ as possible. Just look at the word "Santa." Rearrange the let­ ters and you have "Satan." So no thanks. I wan*, the manger scene to remain at the courthouse. “One nation, under God. indivisible, with liberty and justice for ail.” Justice meaning our courts of this nation. “We hold these truths to be self evident: That all men arc created equal; that they arc endowed by their creator with certain unal­ ienable rights, that among these are life lib­ erty and the pursuit of happiness," wrote Thomas Jefferson. Others have the right to believe what they wish and I will not condemn them for that. But I would rather be judged in a court that believes me when 1 put my hand on the Bible to testify for any reason. I want to be judged for my honesty as a human being on this earth, not for my religion. I believe I will be judged for that later. So others can continue to relieve in their flying man and your six-foot bunnies that deliver eggs. Hello? And I will continue mine. I pray that I am never in court for doing wrong, but I do know that you are not asked your religion when there. So what­ ever you arc afraid of don’t be. I’m sure if you are a good boy or gir. Santa will save you. right? I hope that you and yours had a very Merry Christmas, and will continue to for the rest of your days! Stacey L Sheldon, Nashville Don’t be offended, be thankful Manger letter should be call to action RS. Solo voce! I'm devastated to hear no more symphonies! They’re just not popular, are they? RD. To the editor: I am writing in regards to the recent let­ ter in the Banner protesting the manger at the courthouse. I love the manger scene — it is a symbol of the holiday season. It always has been and always will be. Why is it that the non­ believers always try to crush everything that we Christians believe in? They have taken prayer out of our schools, and look al the results of that. Children are being gunned down in the halls and are forced to pray for their lives in silence. But as long as God is not mentioned, they don't care. Just because they don't believe we have to suffer, they raise their children the way they want, but then don't take my traditions away from mine. If they don't believe or have faith in my Bible, then don't touch it. leave it alone, don't try to take it away from me. By the rule oT my God. my Savior. I can­ not judge others for what they believe. What in their beliefs gives them the right to judge us? One thing that I would like to know from these non-Christians is whether they really To the editor: The Jan. 16 letter titled “Courthouse Manger Scene ‘Offensive” by Joseph Andorfer of New York vras really offensive to the majority of people in Barry County. The Constitutions says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an cstab ishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof or abridging (to cut short) the free­ dom of speech, or of the press or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The Christmas display - in Hastings included the manger scene commemorating the historical fact of the birth of Jesus Christ, who came to this earth and showed us how to live and did die on a cross for the sins of the world. Because of this, America became what it is today. Whether or not a person chooses to believe and be influenced by this fact is their choice. The other dis­ plays: trees, lights, etc., are an enjoyable part of December for those who choose to participate, purchase and exchange gifts. Some people choose not to enjoy this prac­ tice. There is no attempt to force anyone to believe history or to like a manger scene, trees, lights, or Anything else. There j The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of •or-profrt businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks* will rrt be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. scrapped? Of course not! Don’t be offend­ ed - just be thankful the Constitution pro­ tects you. your family and what you want to believe and do. Allowing people to express their ideals is not prohibited by the Constitution. No religion is established by allowing free expression, or no expression, if one chooses. Would Mr. Andorfer want to do away witlt the above mentioned commemorative days? Historical facts remain and future prophecies remain, regardless of individual opinions. Carl and Elsie Swanson, Delton ‘Park-in’ for democracy Saturday To the editor: On Jan. 18. members of the Crystal Lake “Improvement” Association learned that its governing board of directors gave permis­ sion for one director to park a totally wrecked truck on a common area lot - even though her driveway is located across the 2002 and it has been sitting on Lot 49 since then. A boat belonging to the same family also sits there. The Crystal Lake board has been less than fair in many other issues. As a group, the board exhibits a hostile and repressive The truck was wrecked in December Know Your Legislators: i—r»r Wwgl—' h ] U.S. Senate Debbit Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, fhone (202 2244822 Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 2244221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District, (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, Lansing, Mich. 48909. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Reponses to our weekly question. is no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. Therefore; because America is a democracy where the majority rules, no one should be offended because they personally wouldn’t do something. There’ll always be someone who doesn't agree with whatever is done, be it New Year’s (possibly the way it is celebrated); MLK Day <basically cele­ brated as religious ideals in public build­ ings such as federal centers and schools as well as parades on city streets and in city parks); Veterans Day; Hannukah; etc. Does this mean everything someone, or a group of someone, doesn’t like should be ing these meetings in the picnic shelter! On Oct. 19, the temperature was 40 degrees; on Jan. 18, the temperature was 10 degrees! They spend members’ dues money on legal consultations against us (the members): $884 in the past six months! They harass and bully the neighbors by placing liens against property, even when serious illness and temporary unemployment plague the family! If your property is liened, then your vote is suspended. Curiously, the wrecked truck (and the boat) permitted by our elected trustees occupies common land right between the homes of two members of the Crystal Lake Recall and Replace Committee. Therefore, we are scheduling a “park-in” on Lol 49 Saturday, Feb. 1. Come and par­ ticipate! We want to meet supporters of the . U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights! Park any vehicle of your choice; leave your key, name, and phone number. We need help to restore democratic government to this neighborhood. Marge Bullock and Neighborhood Committee for Recall and Replace Delton What about CCW law? The Hastings City Council recently passed an ordinance to prohibit those with CCW permits to carry their weapons into city owned buildings. While the ordinance is on hold while staff does further research, do you think this ordi­ nance is a good idea? Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 rMvrit, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vico President Steven Jacoba Seer etar y,Treasur er • NEWSROOM • David T Ybung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Art Simmons, Hastings: Will Fields, Hastings: Dale Berry, Freeport: Harold Fields. Hastings: Dave Hard, Hastings: Rob Fields, Hastings: “I believe that those who have passed the re­ quirements to have a CCW permit should be allowed to carry their guns where the state law allows them." “I don’t think it is a good idea to be able to carry guns into city buildings. I am not sure if the ordinance is the right way to do it.” “if Hastings is trying to supersede state law. then this ordinance is a bad idea. People with CCW permits have to pass rules.” “I don’t think it is ? good idea. But I can un­ derstand why staff at the water building and other places might feel nerv­ ous." “The ordinance is a bad idea. CCW is a state law and people should abide by it.” “Carrying weapons into city owned buildings is a bad idea. There arc already lots of places where people with per­ mits can carry their guns.” Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified aas accepted Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 30 am . Saturdays 8 30 am til Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 30. 2003 - Financial Why not cut public officials’ wages? ‘Real’ light needed at Market-State Th the editor: I'm writing this letter in order to call some attention to a serious driving prob­ lem. The problem is State Street and Market The caution light needs to be a regular light. It seems that with all the traffic that this area gets that light should be a concern. The accidents have been the range of 60 in this area, counting the one my dad was in which left him a quadrapoligic. The condi­ tion has brought the productivity of his life to a halt. This is in addition to counting the deaths in that intersection. Our local and state law makers should get more involved in this. I've told them that I would volunteer to take up a petition. I'm still waiting for this to happen. Since when does a ligh; for safety out­ weigh maiming and death? It shouldn’t. Or can we as citizens take up a collection for the light? We take collections for every­ thing else, it seems. This is a viable need for the community. Also. I think that the speed limit should be changed to 35. I have been traveling in this area since October. I've seen a lot of speeding in this area jumping three lanes without using a turn signal and all of this without using emergency lights. These same areas need crosswalks marked for pedestrians to cross on. Ross Morrison, Hastings We must deal with car-deer incidents lb the editor: Yet again this morning there is a deer lay­ ing in my yard that has been hit by a car. In an area of road frontage that is less than 200 feet long. There have been 12 deer hit and killed in front of my home in less than a year. This is all too familiar an occurance, not only in my yard but throughout Barry County according to Brad Lambert, our county road engineer. According to Lambert’s map of car/deer accident reports, ocher places in the county have even higher concentrations of such accidents. Among possible solutions that have been evaluated and/or discussed by the Road Commission have been clearing back road right of ways to increase visibility for dri­ vers, reflectors to discourage deer crossing when cars are in the area at night, reduced speed limits in high occurance areas, and caution signs for known deer crossing areas. All of these seem to have some neg­ ative drawback. In my opinion, it is better that we try something, even if it fails, than to continue to search for the perfect proven solution while the problem goes on year after year. Not only are drivers being put at risk but insurance rates continue to go up. On an other perspective, the deer that are killed quickly are the lucky ones. All too often, they lay on the roadside kicking and in horrible pain waiting for hours to die. Within this county, surely there must be someone with an innovative solution to this problem that needs to be considered. If you are that person, please step forward and make your idea(s) known to either Brad Lambert al the County Road Commission, one of the County Road Commissioners, or myself. Bob Stadel, Woodland Township City tried to turn back the clock Dear editor: The Hastings City Council passed the local CCW ordinance in violation of Michigan Law. However, City Manager Jeff Mansfield and City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes were well aware of the violation. I feel they wanted to break the law and join Ferndale. Detroit and East Lansing in a suit against the Michigan Citizens for Responsible gun ownership (MCRGO). If the city lawyers win. it will not make a safer city or affect criminals! The City Council's agenda was to turn the clock back to 1927, and that is a poor way to spend our tax money. The Ku Klux Klan lobbied the Michigan legislature, and in 1927 won the passage of PA 372. That gave local county gun boards the authority to grant CCW permits to the people in their opinion who had a need. Many of us remember how unfair and misused that was. This practice ended with the passage of PA 381, thanks to the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO). If staff members were truly threatened, we have laws already on the books that can tke care of that problem. This is really all about power, and the city lawyers get the money. Orton V. Fogel, Hastings Furnished by MARK D. CHRIST of Edward Jones and Co. Dear editor: With all the budget cuts that so many pro­ grams need to make because of the state has such a deficit, then why aren’t the senators, representatives, governor. It. governor, supreme court justices, etes., taking pay cuts? We. the people who put them in office have to take pay cuts - why not them? Perhaps some of them could live off just the interest from their many funds? Why not give their wages back to the state? They are the first ones to complain but last ones to do anything about it. Deb James, Hastings • Readers Take steps now to avoid hevy debt load in retirement During your working yean, you might, on occasion, accumulate more debt than you'd like, but you can usually deal with it. After all. you're still working, you'll proba­ bly make more money as time goes on. and you'll have a chance to tackle your debt. But once you retire, the last thing you want to see is a heavy debt load. And that's why you want to take action well before you retire. Unfortunately, for many seniors right now. debt is a big problem. How big? Consider this: Seniors filing for bankruptcy cany twice as much credit card debt as fil­ er! in their forties, according to the American Bank-mptcy Institute. And before they reach bankruptcy, more and more seniors are visiting credit counselors. Money Management International, a net­ work of counseling agencies, repons that its 75-and-over client base rose 28 percent in 2002 over 2001. What's behind these daunting figures? Two of the chief culprits are the long bear market 34 which reduced seniors' retire­ ment savings 34 and rising medical costa, particularly the escalating prices of pre­ scription drugs. Will conditions be different when you're retired? No one can predict the future, of course, but one thing is certain: The more you do now to prepare yourself financially for retirement, the leu you'll have to worry about debt when you get there. So, what steps should you take? Here are a few to consider • Put a 'price tag' on your retirement lifestyle - What do you plan on doing dur­ ing retirement? Will you travel the world? Open a small business? Play golf and spend time with your family? Once you've articu­ lated a retirement lifestyle, you can begin to estimate how much it will cost. And by knowing about how much you'll need when you retire, you can sort making plans so that you won't get caught short. • Get the most out of your tax-advantaged retirement plans - To build the re-sources you need when you retire, you'll want to lake full advantage of your tax-favored retirement plans, such as your IRA and 401(k). Contribute as much as you can afford to these plans - and keep in mind that you need your money to grow. Con­ sequently, you'll want to have some expo­ sure to stocks. While it's true that stock prices will always fluctuate, ifa also a fact that, over the long term, stocks are the only asset class to significantly outpace infla- Hastings School Board recognized The Hastings School Board and other school boards in Michigan are being recog­ nized during “National School Board Month” this January. More than 4,200 school board members in 560 local districts and 57 intermediate school districts are being honored for their service. School board decisions affect 1.7 million school-age children statewide and more than $12 billion in educational spend­ ing. In the Hastings Area School System, school board members must develop poli­ cies and make decisions on complex educa­ tional and social issues that impact the en­ tire community. Hastings board members oversee an annual budget of $24.6 million and are responsible for 3,328 students, 409 employees and seven buildings. Serving on the board are Evident Patri­ cia Endsley, Vice President Michael Hu­ bert, Secretary Donald Myers, Treasurer Eugene Haas, Trustee Kim Alderson, Trus­ tee Scott Hodges and Trustee Terry McKinney. Endsley has been a board mem­ ber for 18 years, Hubert nine years, Myers eight, Haas seven, Alderson eight, Hodges two and McKinney seven years. “School board members serve the public interest in education annd carry out the tru­ est form of representative government in the democracy,” a written statement honor­ ing the Hastings Board said. "The Hastings board members and their counterparts on school boards throughout the country con­ tinually oversee the nation’s investment in knowledge, always acting in the best inter­ ests of children, so it certainly is appropri­ ate to use the opportunity that this month provides to let school board members know how much they are appreciated.*__________ lion. As you get nearer to retirement, you may want to shift some - but certainly not all - of your investment dollars into income-producing vehicles. • Avoid overusing credit cards Sometimes, you may need to use credit cards because you have no alternative. However, in many instances, paying with a credit card is just a habit - and it can be a hard one to break. So. if you don't want to use credit cards extensively when you're retired, don't get too comfortable with them now. • Establish an "emergency fund' - To avoid upping into your investments or rely­ ing on credit cards, establish an emergency fund containing between six to 12 months' worth of living expenses. Keep the money in a liquid account, such as a money market account. And when you retire, you may want to build an even bigger cash cushion. By following these suggestions, you can reduce the possibility of descending into debt during your retirement yon. And that's a tumble you never want to take. —STOCKS— 77te Mowing prices are from the does of business last Tuesday. AT»T SBC Communications 1832 2432 Anheuser Buech CMS Energy Coca Cola 48.05 5.70 DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical ExxoMfcbl Family Oolar Fnt Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mlg. IBM JCPemey Johnson 8 Johnson Ketogg's Company McDonald's Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia 4 Upjohn Wai Mart To tbe editor: At the Hastings City Council meeting Jan. 27, the council reversed itself again and gave in to the gun lobby. The constitution gives us the right to bear arms, but it does not guarantee where we can do that. Where are the defenders of the right to have a concealed gun on city property when the government bans guns in airports? Given their logic, then we should all be able to tote a gun in the airport as well as federal courthouses and the halls of Congress! How about church? Let’s all strap on a weapon and take it to school; af­ ter all we have that right! Is it not interesting that we can ban smoking in public places, but not guns. So, citizens of Hastings, stand up for your rights. Light up, and holster up your weapon and show up at the next City Coun­ cil meeting and show your appreciation to a govermental unit that is willing to stand up for yvur rights, no matter how ridiculous it 8088.91 138 ■353.89 +200M Wolfram Hentschel, Hastings ANYTIME MINUTES FREE Nationwide Long-Distance S39.?L. 1 SOO (269)979-5520 (268)323 7500 5275BKktey Rd. Ste 11 (268)979.7000 SE 5021W Mun SI (269)344-7832 5461 GuH Road. Sb C (269) 342-6655 2675 Henry St, miUWWli -I 11PM • 3XP1 • 2100 Mjfto* office (paca • Fail Creek franur • $159,000 3TUOU3AO13 (517)279-1875 M3 Momma Or. s* A (SK13M-1H7 (616)785-1009 aaEadhrisAn (616)940 0905 • 130’ of M-37 road fronujt • 28x64 pole bam «>eiectnc AHTLL9 VMMUB.ataM 338 N. Grove St. • Delton. MI 49046 COMMERCIAL -.84 Dow Jones Average VokmcnNYSE 1000 O dapple Realty inc. 19.19 53.04 33.13 1437 25.65 5.15 1130 4322 41.00 48.18 -SI •223 -£5 -.40 -126 -.95 -1.02 -.67 -120 -20 -.17 -126 -58 *•11-50 <06 SWITCH TO ALLTEL TODAYI PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR o 0 ex 32.66 3027 1526 9.57 37.40 9.45 80.11 *38965 *427 *23 The city is not trying to take away anyone's rights to carry firearms, just not in cityowned buildings. While working for the city, I have been threatened and so have the people I work with. We have people come in very upset because their water has been shut off or their taxes are too high or have received a letter to mow their lawn, or for whatever reason meets their anger on that day. When someone comes into City Hall with a weapon in a holster and is yelling profanities, we have no idea if anger will override good judgment. In a society where people are being gunned down on the streets, in schools, and in their homes, howare we to know who truly is the “good g«y" Kathlene A. Davis, Hastings City Council caves again 41.10 28.89 29X11 -6.66 -2.38 -120 -338 -3.62 -37 •136 -126 -35 Gold To the editor In the Jan. 23 issue of the Banner, a lot of people expressed opinions on the new carrying a concealed weapon (CCW) ordi­ nance that the Hastings City Council adopted. 1 was raised around guns my whole life and love to shoot. My father and I taught hunter safety classes. However, unless you have worked in a city-owned building and dealt with the peo­ ple we have.. you have no right to judge. Reported changes are from the previous week. Alt Michigan Coverage is NOT Created Equal There are reasons for new CCW law 5 G®FSmo<9 ZOOS Nites Rd (209)9034999 355lMpm>Rd NW (616)785-5001 wuhESt "wifir'sso Htttinu (616)945-0034 (616)393-6218 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 30. 2003 Raymond B. Light HASTINGS - Raymond 13. Light, age 74. of Hastings, died Saturday, .’an. 25.2003 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bom Jan. 27. 1928. in Detroit. Mich., the son of Arthur and Lula (Doody) Light. Raymond entered into active duty Jan. 17. 1946 in the United Stales Navy, and was honorable discharged March 18. 1948. He worked as a mail carrier in Detroit, the Federal Headquarters of Selective Senice in Lansing for 13 years until 1976. then he worked at the Department of Social Services Central Office in Lansing until he retired in 1992. He was active in the Disabled American Veterans Capitol City Chapter No. 8 in Lansing until his health prohibited his par­ ticipation. He was commander of his chap­ ter in 1965 and again in 1995. Raymond was an usher at the Central United Methodist Church in Lansing, until his move to Hastings in 1995. where he was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed reading, playing cards, and watching sports on TV. Tigers. Lions, and Michigan State. He also enjoyed his yard and flowers as long as he was able. Surviving are his wife of 37 years. Patricia A. (Roth) Light of Hastings: in­ laws. Clare and Peggy Roth of Eagle, Ml. Agnes and Irwin Harwood of Clarksville. Jean and Russell Hazel of Lake Odessa: several nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral senices will be held Thursday. Jan. 30. 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Kathy Brown officiating. Burial will be at Clarksville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Kidney­ Foundation. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. LAKE ODESSA - Nelson D. "Dutch' Hansbargcr. age 88. passed away Wednesday afternoon. Jan. 22.2003. He was bom in Odessa Township on Nov. 25. 1914 to Jeremiah and Ada (Mumaw) Hansbargcr. Dutch lived in the Lake Odessa area his entire life and served the Villrge of Lake Odessa for 25 years before retiring as the supervisor for the Street and Water Department. He is survived by his children. Kay (Cam) Yager and Harlow (Shorty) Hznoarger; six grandchildren; 19 great giandchildrenfione great great grandchild; his sister-in-law. Marion Mumaw; his brother-in-law. Marshall Seger; and many other relatives and friends. Dutch was preceded in death by Marguerite, his wife of 63 years; his par­ ents; his brother. Owen Mumaw; and his sister. Dorothy Doty. The funeral service was held on Saturday. Jan. 25. 2003 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. More Obituaries, Page ! 5 Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. PLEASANTMEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 azn.. Sunday School 11:0 azn.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pan.. Bible Study & Prayer Tunc Wednesday nights 63) pzn. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 835 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pzn.. Sunday Masses 8:30 azn. and 11.00 azn.; Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 pan. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 azn.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9.45 azn.; Sunday School 11:15 azn. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon Saturday nights - Praise Ser­ vices 7 30 pzn. For more informa­ tion call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHVRCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11:00 a m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 azn. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. H< STINGS FREE METHODLST CHVRCH Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Phone 945-9121 Pastor Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ School for all ages at 9:30 azn. and 945-4995 Church Website: www hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 azn. to 12 no>» Sunday Morning: 9:30 azn. Sunday School; 10:45 azn. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 pzn. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12) Sunday worship service at 10:30 azn. Cof- • fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adslts and our "Kid's Tune" is a great time of cel­ evening service 6:00 pzn. Wednes­ day. 6-8 pzn. Pioneer Club (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru Sth grade* Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from day activities 700 pzn. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or First grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); neer Club kids at 6 pzn.) Wednes­ day. 7 pzn.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). Tom's Market). We look forward to Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN aati. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service.6:00 pan. Wednes­ No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11.00 azn.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT -THE BIBLE. THE THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at corner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Consenalive Groce Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m.. SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 azn.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 600 pzn.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 pzn. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services - 9:15 azn. Morning Prayer; 11:00 azn. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 pzn. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev Das id T. Huslwtck 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Cume. Sector Pastor. Pastor Da-e Wood Sr. - Adult Mnistries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9.30 azn. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 azn.. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 pzn.. Evening Service; 7:00 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High 852-9228. Morning Celebration n azn. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group day Morning Worship 11 azn.; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 p m., Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 pzn. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more derails. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Notion. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 azn.; Worship 11:00 azn.; Evening Service al 6:09 pzn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 pzn. ABUNDANT LIFE azn.. 6.-00 pzn.; Wed. 6:30 pzn. Jesus Club for bojs A girls ages 4-12. Paslers METHODIST CHURCH (616)945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 azn.-11 azn.; P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 J Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lira Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 azn. - Sunday school.9:30 azn. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sun­ day school. 10:30 azn. - Refresh­ ments; 1100 azn. Traditional Ser­ vice. Sunday school. 5.30 pzn. Middle High and Senior High Youth Study II. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior team rehearsal. 700 pm. Beil Choir rehearsal. 8:00 pm. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday nights - 700 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor pzn.. Trustees • 7.00 pzn. Wednes­ day. Feb. 5 - Pioneer Club - 3:30 Youth retreat - 900 azn. Tuesday. Feb. 4 - Parish Visitors - 12:30 pm. Friday. Feb. 7 - United Red Cross Blood Drive in Fellowship Hall - 100 to 7.00 pm. Saturday. Feb. 8 - Middle High Youth ecu­ menical Event - time TBA. BARRY COUNTY CHVRCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 ( 269) 945-2938 Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lunin* Interim Pastor. Jared Please join us Sunday: Bible Class Daugherty. Director of Music Min­ 10 00 azn.; Worship 11:07 a.. 6: 00 pzn. Wednesday: .'ibk. Class istries. Sally C. Keller. Director. 7: 00 pzn.. Classes for all ages. Jan. 30 • 7.00 pm. Chancel Choir ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHVRCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell.Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic SundayJcb 2 • 8:30 am. Chancel Choir. 9.00 am. Traditional Wor­ ship - Communion. 9:20 am. Chil­ dren's Worship. 10.00 am. Coffee Churvh. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 azn. This information or ^uship services u provided by Noah's Ark Preschool. Thursday. Hour - in Hall; 10:10 am. Church School fur all ages; 1120 am. Con­ temporary Worship - Communion; 11:50 am. Children's Worship. The The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH • AM 1220. The 1120 Ser­ WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings vice is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services. Chil­ FLEXF AB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FDJ.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • -Prtscnptjoos" 118 S Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hasungs. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PROM. CIS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hasting; Michigan ^"^arlealH^LBamim^^Mey | ond grade. Wednesday nights - 600 pzn. LIVE! Under the Dome praise pzn. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Saturday. Feb. I - Middle High Rot-ru Shaffer. W’heelchair acces­ sible and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 azn. LAKE ODESSA Berton E. McCaul. age 82. of Lake Odessa, passed away sud­ denly on Wednesday evening. Jan. 22. 2003. Berton was bom in Lake Odessa on Dec. 14. 1920 to Anthony and Mabel (Slater) McCaul. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1939 and married Doris Fahmi on May 15.1942. Berton delivered milk from 1940-1947, owned and operated the Lake-O-Maid dairy from 1949-1956, and continued fanning outside of Lake Odessa until 1996 when he and Doris moved into town. Berton was well known for the love he had for his draft horses and all the parades he participated in. Berton’s family will remember him for a soft-spoken, gentle, and non-confrontational attitude. He is survived by Doris, liis loving wife of 60 years; his children. Roxie (Lee) Hazel, Neil (Yvonne) McCaul. Betty (Terry) Haskins. Alex McCaul. Sue (Gary) Elliott, and Steve (Jfcne) McCaul; 12 grand­ children; six great grandchildren; his sis­ ters, Doris (Myers) Canfield and Lois Goodemoot; his sister-in-laws, Carol Fahmi and Rosie Fahmi; and many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Owen McCaul; and his brother­ in-laws, Bruce Fahmi and Mike Goodemoot. The funeral service was held Saturday. Jan. 25,2003 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to any of the following; Lakewood Community Ambulance, Lake Odessa Fire Department, Lakewood High School FFA, or the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. church is for ages five through sec­ David and Rose MacDooaal. An oasis of God's tore. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call I-616-731-5194 or I -517452-1806. QUIMBY UNITED M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught METHODIST CHURCH Groups; 600 pzn. - Disciple Bible CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE David Burgett. 948-8890 or ‘M8­ 2667. Sunday School 10 azn.; Sun­ pzn. Worship; 800 pzn. Inquirers. building with elevator to ail Boon. FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor day. Feb. 5 -10:00 azn. Wordwatchen; 6:00 pzn. Sarah Circle; 700 MOPS. Lathes Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Fa>uifulMen. A Spint-filkd church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun. Prase A Worship 10:30 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC 2003; 9:30 azn. Sunday School; 800 & 10:45 azn. Worship. Mon­ day. Feb. 3 - 7:00 pzn. Brothen of Grace. Tuesday. Feb. 4 - 700 pzn. Worship Committee; 7.00 pzn. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednes­ HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Sunday School at 10 azn. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 azn. 700 p m. Services for Adults.Teens and Children. day. Feb. 2 - Middle School Impact 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574). Barner free ministry, leadership training. pzn. evening Service; Wednesday: ton. Pastor. Thun.. Jan. 30 - 3:30 pzn. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pzn. Grace Notes; 7:00 p.m. Crossways; 7 00 pzn. Adult Choir. Friday. Jan. 31 • Middle School Impact 2003. Satur­ day, Feb. I - Middle School Impact 2003; l(HX) azn. Catechism 2; 8:00 pzn. Narcotics Anonymous. Sun­ Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on Music. Sunday Worship - 8 azn. and 10 azn. Children's Chapel and a m Sunday School Hour. 11.00 azi? Morning Worship Service; 6.00 North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael An­ Family Night 6:30 pzn. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible School. Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH pzn. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Center St. (comer of S. Brnadwav and W Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe HI. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm worshipping with you. 239 E Berton E. McCaul Sunday M-37 South at M-79. Rev Ruhard dren's Worship is available dunng both services. Wednesday. Feb. 5­ 6:15 am Men's Bible Study. 930 am. Martha Mary Circle • Beverly Teegardtn. 3:45-4:30 p.m. Chil­ dren's Choir in Hall; 7.-00 pm. Praise Team; 7:30 pm. Hannah Ruth Circle • Barb Standage. Leo Verlinde MIDDLEVILLE - Leo Verlinde. age 88. of Middleville, formerly of Charlotte, passed away Saturday. Jan. 25. 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mr. Leo Verlinde was bom on June 29. 1914 at Rock Island, 111., the son of Steven and Mary (Rose) Verlinde. He was raised in Dimondale. Mich, and attended Dimondale High School, graduating in 1932. He was married to Beth Stringham on July 26, 1940 at Charlotte, Mich. He was employed at Fowler ChevroletOldsmobile in Charlotte until buying his own dealership in 1956 in Middleville, Ml. Mr. Verlinde owned the Verlinde Chevrolet and Buick Dealership in Mid­ dleville from 1956 to 1982. He was a member of Junior Chamber of Commerce. City Councilman, Fire Chief. St. Vincent de Paul al St. Mary’s Parrish in Charlotte. In Middleville, he belonged to the Rotary Club (a Paul Harris Fellow). Knights of Columbus, and Elks Club, both of Hastings. MI. Leo Verlinde was past president of the Michigan Automobile Dealer’s Association and was on the Board of Directors of the Automotive Hall of Fame at Norwood University of Midland. MI. Loo was an avid outdoorsman, loving to fish and hunt, having spent many years going to his cabin in the Upper Peninsula. He is survived by his wife, Beth J. Verlinde; three daughters, Mary (John) Heilner of Princeion, NJ., Ruth Verlinde of Kalamazoo, and Nancy Verlinde of Middleville; one son. James (Sue) Verlinde of Grand Rapids; nine grandchildren, James (Traci) verlinde, Mark (Vonnie) Verlinde, Brian (Mara) Verlinde. Daniel Verlinde. Geoffrey (Jennifer) White, Dr. Natalie White, Alexander Heilner, Justine Heilner and Marie Verlinde; and six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two broth­ ers, Maurice Verlinde, Albert Verlinde; and a sister, Elsie DeLaere. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrat­ ed Tuesday morning, Jan. 28,2003 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell celebrant. Interment Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus or the Elks Club, both of Hastings, ML Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. [ Geraldine M. McIntyre 1 GRAND LEDGE - Geraldine M. McIntyre, age 94, of Grand Ledge, died Friday morning. Jan. 24,2003, at her home following a long illness. Mrs. McIntyre was bom May 17,1908 in Coldwater, the daughter of Franklin Johnson and Ursula Blake. She had been a reside.it of Roxand Township for many years. Preceding her in death was her husband, Harley; son, Dennis; an infant son. Harley Jr.; and three grandsons. Gary Nash, Harley and Darin Dotson. Surviving are four daughters, Jean LaPierre of Grand Ledge, Joyce Middaugh of Nashville. Manyann Dotson of Charlotte and Betty Jane Nash of Vermontville; three sons. Vincent McIntyre of Grand Ledge, Vernon McIntyre of Grand Rapids and Barry McIntyre of Grand Ledge; 31 grand­ children; numerous great and great-great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Marcia McIntyre for the wonderful care she gave to Geraldine. Services were held at 11 ajn. on Tuesday at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Interment was in Meadowbrook Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Good. Brian LaPierre. Jim Middaugh, Mike Middaugh. Rob Nash and Robby Rich. Arrangements were made by Barker-Leik Funeral Home. WOODLAND - Marleah L. (Barnum) Makley, age 85, of Woodland, passed away at her home on Friday evening. Jan. 24, 2003 and went to be with her Lord. Marleah was bom in Hastings, MI on Sept. 29, 1917 to John and Nellie (Curtis) Barnum. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1935 and married Von Makley on July 2.1937. Marleah loved going to Florida, camp­ ing, playing bingo, and above all, being a loving grandma. She had lived in Woodland Township her entire life and had many memories of her life on the farm. Marleah is survived by her sons, Dave and Margy Makley. and Ken and Mary Makley; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; her sister, Rebecca; her sis­ ters-in-law, Dorothy Barnum and La Vonne Barnum; and many other relatives and spe­ cial friends. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Von; iier parents; her granddaughter, Tammy McLaughlin; and her brothers, Vi van Barnum. Omar Barnum, and John Barnum. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial took place in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. HASTINGS - Basil I. (Toby) Tobias, age 83. of Pennock Village. Hastings. passed away Saturday Jan. 25, 2003, at Pennock Hospital after a long illness. Basil was the son of the late Ira and Louise (Bryans) Tobias, bom July 16, 1919. He married Fem H. Moore, daughter of Howard and Freda (Thomas) Moore, June 18. 1941. He entered the Army May 11. 1944, and was discharged June 4. 1946. He spent most of his time in Italy. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 422. Delton. Ml. Basil served on Hope Township board. He was a fanner and was also employed at George R. Ritchies. Battle Creek. Hastings Manufacturing Co.. Hastings. E.W. Bliss from 1952-July, 1981 when he retired. He loved and enjoyed his family, enjoyed hunting especially deer hunting, fishing and trapping. He also enjoyed garage sales, berry picking and mushrooming, vegeta­ bles and flower gardening. He was a very loving husband and father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was always willing to help. Basil is survived by his wife. Fem, of 61 years; two sons. Eugene (Linda) Tobias, Hastings, Ml. Kendall L. (JoAnnc) Tobias; two daughters, Wilma (Duane) Hamilton. Wadsau, Wl. and Sherry (Patrick) Cusack, Freeport, Ml. He is also survived by II grandchildren and eight great grandchil­ dren. A sister. Elsie (Howard) Hostetler and a brother, Merle (Wilelmina) Tobias also survive. He also leaves behind many other relatives and friends and special canine companion Buster. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 29,2003 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Gary Newton and Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was al Cedar Creek Cemetery will full military honors. Donations in his memory may be made to the Lung Association, Heart Fund, Thomapple Manor or that of ones’ choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. STVITGART, ARKAN SAS - Mrs. Reba Sarah (Gierman) (Thuma) Moore, of Stuttgart. Arkansas and formerly of Sunfield, Mich., went to be with the Lord Tuesday. Jan. 21. 2003 ai Stuttgart Regional Medical Center at the age of 85. Reba Sarah Gierman was bom Nov. 3, 1917 in Sebewa Township, Ionia County, Mich. She was the daughter of George and Mae (Oatley) Gierman. She married Volney Thuma, April 23, 1937. He died April 16, 1968. Sht married Fred Moore Nov. 5,1977. He died March 9, i985. Reba lived in the Sebewa area until sev­ eral years after the death of her first hus­ band. She then resided in Grand Blanc, Barryton, Evart, and Hint. Mich, and final­ ly in Stuttgart. Arkansas. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Stuttgart. Survivors include a son, Paul (Victor) Thuma, of Woodstock, III.; four daughters, Agnes (Russell) Holland of Cadillac. MI, Marjorie (Glen) Mooris of North Baltimore, Ohio, Sue (David) Wright of Stuttgart, Arkansas, and Mary (David) Milovich of Chehalis, Washington; a broth­ er, Wilbur (Marcella) Gierman, of Portland, Mich.; 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her two husbands; a son-in-law, James Harle; and an infant great granddaughter. Funeral services were held cn Saturday, Jan. 25. 2003 at the Sebewa Ceaier United Methodist Church. Reba requested that in lieu of flowers, that a donation be made to World Vision to help the hungry. Interment will follow laler in the East Sebewa Cemetery. The family is being served by The Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home. For more information log into wwwJegacy. com. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January X. 2003 - P^)e 7 Third-graders make model city Third-graders at Northeastern Elementary School are shown here with their model city constructed with Flexfab employee and Junior Achievement volunteer Shanna O'Keefe. Through the Junior Achievement program, students identified different jobs and businesses that can be found within a typical city. They also learned about jobs within our community, producers and consumers, bank trans­ actions, running a restaurant, and writing newspaper articles. Third graders are: (front row. from left) Jennifer Jarman, Lance Blankenship. Nick Davis, Kevin Rice, Kali Straube, Haley Wagner, Tori Cybulski, Desmond Cook. John Parker. Nick Ashcraft, (second row) Brian Graybill. Jonny Wright. Megan Denny. Jenna Nedbalek. Maxx Birman, Anthony Vettre, Tyler Stolicker, Devin Farr. Amanda Conley, Molly Birman, Shanna O'Keefe, (back row) Dillian Thomas. Adam Keeler. Alice Kinney. Amber Nurenberg,Chase Williams and Jacob Nesbitt. Absent is Haley Gwinn. Millers celebrate 50th anniversary Charles and JoAnn (Burr) Miller cele­ brated their 50th wedding anniversary October 24, 2002. They have five children, Cindy, Matthew (Sandra). Mark (Lynn). Thomas (Lorie), Rebecca (Eric) Greisinger and 13 grand­ children, four great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and four step-great­ grandchildren. Hengesbachs to mark 60th anniversary COLOR C family for sharing Matthew Allen Peake, Middleville and Sheik Marie Smith, Middleville. James Frank Shawhan, Plainwell and Paula Renee Powers, Plainwell. Jerry Lee Steele. Middleville and Lezlie Jo Hooper, Middleville. Thomas Alexander Clow. Hastings and Nicole Marie Hook. Hastings. On February 4, 1943, Anne and Francis Hengesbach were the first couple married in the chapel at Fort McCain, Mississippi. For much of their married life, they lived in Hastings. Over the past holiday season, their four children and 12 g«andchildren gathered together with them in Florida to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Present were Joyce from Seattle. Wash.. Carol (Oueau Christiansen) Gallagher from Minnetonka, Minn., Alan (Kathy) of Spring Hill, Fla. and Marcia (John) Larson from Scottsdale, Ariz. Francis and Anne cur­ rently reside at 1167 Albury Avenue, Spring Hill. Florida 34606. Keep Your Friends and Relatives Jillian Conrad aid Damon LaJoye were united in marriage on Aug. 31,2002 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. The couples parents are Alan and Linda Conrad of Hastings, Judith LaJoye of Fayetteville. NC and Richard LaJoye of Chicago, IL. Attending the couple were Jennifer Stafford and Stephanie Bies. sisters of the bride, Alan Brill and Beau Hanson, friends of the couple, and Benjamin Stafford, nephew of the bride. A reception was held following the cere­ mony at Middle Villa Inn. The couple honeymooned in Cancun and now reside in Middleville. The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... Left to right. Lois VanDuine, Denise Stephens, (seated) Jean Allen, baby. Holland Stephens. at J-Ad Graphics Conrad-Lajoye exchange vows INFORMED! Send them Four generations gather 616-945-9554 You know the area How about the area code? There’s a new one A now 269 area code has been added to southwestern Michigan. And that will change the way you dial. Starting February 15, 2003, reeidentiai and nMaW U IO 'MTfcWTB wwl any of theee Vertzou exchanges wfl change There's a new 269 area code tor tie counties of AJtegan, Barry. Berrien, Catooun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St Joseph and Wn Buren. The 616 area code hasn't changed in CoopersvOe. 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There will be a Lakewood vanity game against Lansing Catholic Central that evening after an away game last week. The county genealogy society will meet at I pan. Saturday. Feb. 1, at Lake Manor. Sheriff Dwain Dennis of Ionia will be the speaker. Guests and visitors are welcome. Friday Feb. 28 has been announced as the very last date for submission of manu­ scripts of family stories for the county fam­ ily history book. Many stories were submit­ ted in the fall when the first date was set. The local historical society will meet in two weeks, on Thursday, Feb. 13. at lake Manor. The society had an open house last Saturday and the workers were busy with visitors. One local couple came for help in attaining First Families status. A couple came from Carson City for the same pur­ pose. Others came to make purchases. The next depot open house will be on Saturday. Feb. 22. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE MED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made h the eondHone ol a mortgage made by Donald R. Moore and Shaly O. Moore, husband and wil. 10 Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 27. 1896. and recorded on Decambar 4. 1996. In Uber 679. on page 990. Barry County Records. Michigan. and sasrgned by said mortgages to GMAC MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. by means assignment dated August 1,2000. and recorded on September 1. 2000. In Dooxnant No. 1048926. Barry County Records. Mchigan, on wmich mortgage there Is claimed Io bo due at the date hareol tie sum of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY ONE AND 04/100 DOLLARS (838.781.04). Indudng interest at 8375% per annum. Under the power of seta contained In said mortgags and the statute in such case mads and provided, none la hereby given that said mort­ gage wB bo toradoesd by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premiere, or acme part ol them. at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan al 1:00 o'clock pm. on February 13. 2003. Said premiere are situated in Township ol Carton. Barry County. Michigan, and are A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST ONE-OUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE fl WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17. THENCE NORTH DOWN THE CENTER OF MESSER ROAD 1122 FEET. THENCE WEST 388 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 1122 FEET. THENCE EAST 388 FEET DOWN CENTER OF CARLTON CENTER ROAD TO BEGINNING: EXCEPT A PARCEL DEEDED TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BY DEED RECORDED IN LIBER 249 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 196. P.P. 406-040017-475-100-00 The redemption period shafl be 12 months tom the dale ol such sale unless detarmlnod abandoned In accordance with 1048CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period ahal be » days torn me date ol such sale. Deled: December 27.2002 GMAC MORTGAGEE CORPORATION PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suhs 222 Farmington HBa. Michigan 48334 (2/STO) TMinHMMA PfITCQUtCniB AHEMPTlNa TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY OtIR OFFTF AT THE Nt HJBER Ml riW IF KOBIOAGtSALE DelaUt has been made tn the eondHone ol mortgage meds by Donald A Sum. Sr. and Mary E GrooHn-Stamar. his wile, to Fnt Finance, mortgagee, dated April 24. 1997 and recorded Ap« 29. 1067 m Uber 892. Page 730. Barry Coury Records. Said mortgage la now held by Deutauhe Bank National Trust Company, as Cuskxkan or Trustee, Iks Bankers Trust Company ol CaMomia NA by assignment aubmmed to and recorded by the Barry County Register ol Deeds. There is claimed Io be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Three Hunctod Twenty-Three and 817100 DoSare (887.323 81) Including mtarast a tha rata ol 12% per annum. Under «w power of sate contained In «is mort­ gage and the statutes of me State of Michigan, nonce Is hereby given that the mortgage win be toredoeeo by a sale of the mortgaged pramfere. or some pert of them, at public venue al me Barry County Courthouse In Heangs in Barry County. Mchigan at 1.00 p m. on February 6, 2003 Tha prarraaea are located h me Townehip of Prairievras, Barry County. Michigan, and m deacribed as: Commencing at the Weal 174 of post of tracSonel Section 1. Town 1 Norm. Range 10 West, Prairievito Townehip. Barry County. Metvgan. and running thence East along the East and West 1/4 line. 867 00 feet to the point of beginning or ns dsecripdon; thence North 330 00 feet; thence East 060.00 feet: thence South 330 00 last to said 1/4 Una; thence West thereon. 660 00 test to beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 months tom me date of such safe, unrest the property is determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA (600.3241a. In which care the redemption penod shea bo 30 days from the date of the sale The loreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a amjtaneoua resolution with the borrow* Dated January 2. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA As Assignee P.O. Box S041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 209 1787 Pub" 1/2-1/30 message. Ashley Barcroft played the offer­ lory on piano. Amanda French played the postlude on organ. Ashley Seibel was the scripture reader. These and more took pan in the moming message which was con­ cluded by Walt Collins. Looking ahead, we sec listings of the monthly flea market at the VFW post on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6 and 7 from 9 ajn. until 4 pjn. each day. Last week on Saturday a forum was held at Cunningham's Acre for the several can­ didates for Village Council. This was not a debate, but merely a chance for the wouldbe office holders to present their views on village government. The State Journal Tuesday had an obitu­ ary for Loren Paul Boyes who graduated from Hastings High School in 1933, mar­ ried his high school sweetheart Florence Westerland in 1936, played sports and attended Michigan State College. He was the son of Ada and David Boyes. He served in World War I’ and worked in the lumber industry until he joined the city staff as an assessor for commercial and residential property. His wife died in 1995. His funer­ al is to be on Jan. 31 with burial in Lansing. His children lived in Williamston and in Tennessee. On Jan. 23, vocal students at Lakewood High School and some members of Union Bank's Class Act group filled two school buses for the ride to the MSU campus, where they saw the second performance in the four-week run of "Phantom of the Opera" at the beautiful Wharton Center. The students, along with director Valorie Bunday, accompanied Celia DeMond and assistant Toni Robinson, more than filled one bus so part of them rode on the second bus with Robin Michalski, tour director for the bank group. Bank representative Melanie Kauffman was on the bus filled with students. Box lunches from the school food services were ready for students and those adults who chose to purchase the boxes, in advance. The G.R. Press Sunday carried the engagement photo an announcement of Melissa Sobie and Jeremy Casarez. Their wedding plans are set for june 2003. Melissa is a Lowell graduate, and a gradu­ ate of Olivet College. Jason is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Grand Valley Stale University. He is the son of Jerry and Jan Casarez, grandson of Dean and Maureen (Doty) Cross of Lake Odessa, Last week the Associated Press carried a story about a six-legged calf bom on a dairy farm at Ellsworth in northwestern Michigan. The story appeared in a variety of versions. One had the added note about the two-headed calf named Gemini bom on a Barry County farm, that of the Stowell Bros, at Woodland. Gemini lived for sever­ al months. The environmental project at Sanderson's Signs seems to be closed for now. Workers last week were busy using fill dirt and making level the soil surround­ ing the former gas station. A former station on M-50 has a different appearance since the canopies were removed from the former Zephyr station on the comer of Jordan Lake Avenue and M-50. The sta.ion has been closed for several years. The ladies from the Congregational Church's Fellowship served a lunch to members of the McCaul family and their friends at St. Edward's Family Center after the afternoon service for Berton McCaul. A teem of Berton s draft horses were driven to the funeral home for a symbolic appear­ ance. They had been in many local parades. Youth of Central UMC led the entire ser­ vice on Sunday morning with help from their adult leaders Walt Collins. Stacey Cole. Becky Beland and Rev. Mary Schippers-DeMunter. The Praise Band accompanied the singing. Dick Nelson is their leader. Alex Jones did the children's Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Saia THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph Sobers, married and Anna Sobers (original mort­ gage.-;; id First Security Home Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated November 8. 2000. and recorded on November 15. 2000 in Lib* Instru­ ment 41051958 in Berry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne sasignments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, assignee by an assignment deled Novamb* 15. 2002. which was recorded on November 27. 2002. In Lib* Instrument 41092553. Barry county Records, on which mort­ gage mare Is claimed Io bo due al the dxa here­ of me sum of OftE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY­ SEVEN AND 13/100 dollars (8117.727.13). Induing imarast at 7.500% p* annum. Und* the pow* of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB bo foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse re Haatmga. Ml. at 100 pin. on February 27.2003 Said pramwti are atoaad m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described Thornapple Wind band plans another concert 8K The Scum 1/2 of Lots 1291.1292. and 1293 of me City, formerly VMage, of Hastings, .oourrkng Io ths recorded plat msrsof. axoapr. ms East 112 of the South 1/2 of Lol 1291 of ths city, kxmsrty Wags, of Hastings, according Io the recorded plot thereof. The redemption period that be 6 morrth(s) from the date ol such sale, unless dstsrmmsd abandoned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. . m which case mo redemption period shal be 30 days tom me dele of such sale. Doted: January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Teem S (248) 593-1304 Trod 8 Tran P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Sulla 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fto 4200226786 T«*S (2/13) Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sole THS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Wt OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made h ths conddons of a mortgage made by Joseph P. Stefa* II and Dorms M. Stem*, husband and wile (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgages, dated Septemb* 29. 1996. and recorded on Octob* 1. 1996 m Lib* Document No. 1018739 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by sn assignment dated February 5. 2001. which was recorded on Septemb* 10. 2001 rn Lib* Document No. 1066191 Berry County Records, on which mortgage mere Is daknod to be duo at the dale hareol the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND THIRTYSIX AND 16/100 drtlars (S108.C38.18). including mtarast at 7300% p«. annum. Und* the pow* of Mie contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made end provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wa be torectosed by a solo ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at pubix: venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1 DO p.m.. on February 27,2003. Said premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Mchigan. and are deacribed as: That part ol Lots 843 and 844 o! the Cky. for­ merly Village, ol Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest comer ol Lot 937 ol the City ol Hastings. Thence North 1 chain: Thence East 8 links Io the place of beginning: thence North 4 chains: thence East 1 cham and 17 Mu to the West line ol Market Street: thence Scum on the West line of Market Street 4 chains to the North line of Green Street: thence West 1 chain and 17 links to the beginning. The redemption period Shan be six month(s) tom the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case me redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. . Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200310422 VA Team J (2/13) I The Thornapple Wind band is gearing up for another concert and four Thursday evening rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 pjn. on Jan. 30 and Feb. 6.13, and 20. The concert will be in the Delton High School Auditorium at 3 pjn. Sunday, Feb. 23 with a guest performance from KCC (Kellogg Community College) Band. The Thomapple Wind Band is under the direction of Keith Closson. A free reception with a chance to “meet the stars" will fol­ low the concert. “We are seeking new members who have previous musical experience. We are even encouraging any string instrumentalists to come give us a try,” a Wind Band spokes­ woman said. “We currently have one vio­ linist." Members of the adult ensemble come from as far away as Rockford, but are main­ ly from the Thomapple River area, hence the name. Membership in the ensemble is open to any post high school age musician who is looking for an opportunity to play and can commit to the rehearsal and perfor­ mance schedule. Although all instrumenta­ tion is welcome, the band needs clarinet and percussion players. A low cost child care program ($1/child) held near the band room, is available to make it easier for musicians with children to attend rehearsals. The Thomapple Wind Band is a non­ profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the surrounding communi­ ty. There is no funding other than donations received at the concerts. Money collected is used to promote and support the continu­ ance of the ensemble. For more information on how to get involved in the band, or to borrow an instrument if needed, please call committee member Kim Domke (945-9181) or direc­ tor Joe LaJoye. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail .945-9554 by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Close fear Dear Annie: I am an independent and successful woman, but I have a problem with relationships. I have dated a great number of terrific men. but 1 have broken off every single relationship. Why? Be­ cause eventually I begin to feel that “things aren’t right." After months of dating. I lose all enthusiasm for life and become severely depressed. When I end the relationship, it feels as if a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I am currently seeing “Josh." a man who could truly be my soulmate, but the pattern is repeating itself. I feel physically ill when I think about a commitment to him. My friends and family tell me I would be crazy to give him up, and I realize that I lave a lot to lose and nothing to gain by breaking up with Josh. I never have regretted breaking up with my previous boyfriends and always as­ sumed my instincts were telling me to hold out for Mr. Right. Right now, by brain is telling me I’ll never find a better match than Josh, so I wonder if my “instincts" are leading me astray. Do I need a psychiatrist to sort myself out? Please answer soon before I make a huge mistake. - Closed Heart in Michigan. Dear Closed Heart: While it’s good to trust your instincts, it’s also possible that you have a fear of commitment, and when things become serious, you panic. Becom­ ing physically ill. depressed and losing en­ thusiasm for life are rather severe reactions. Yes, by all means, talk to a therapist. You need to find out why you sabotage the pos­ sibility of future happiness. You might learn something. Friend abuse Dear Annie: I am a 12-year-old girl. Two years ago, my family moved to a new home, and I had a kr of trouble making friends at school. 1 finally met “Stacey" and found we had a lot in common. We soon became best friends. I am now in seventh grade, and Stacey and I are still close, but something has changed. When Stacey gets angry, she takes it out on me. She kicks me, digs her fingernails into my skin, trips me when I walk upstairs, and so on. She thinks this is funny, but I’m jiretty sure she has no con­ trol over it. When she gets angry, she gets kind of wild. I'm tired of coming home every day with scratch marks and bumps. Why docs she do this to me? What should in do? Bruised and Confused in Maryland Dear Bruised: Stacey is very unhappy, and she is taking it out on you because you are close by and you put up with her. Tell Stacey, firmly, that you do not like it when she hurts you and you want her to stop. Re­ peat that sentence, no matter how she tries to justify her behavior. (For example, if she says, "I was just joking,” or “You’re too sensitive.") If she continues, walk away un­ til she calms down. Since you are her friend, however, urge Stacey to talk to the school counselor. Ob­ viously, something is troubling her, and she needs help. It wouldn’t hurt for you to keep your parents informed as well. They should know where those scratches and bruises are coming from. Armrest issue Dear Annie: I do a lol of flying, and oc­ casionally, I find myself on a plane in a middle seat with people on cither side. Which annrests do I use? The aisle scat has an armrest by the aisle.and the window seal has one near the window. Who gets the middle two - first-come, first-serve? - An­ chorage. Alaska. Dear Alaska: Unfortunately, yes. Most LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2003-23613-DE Estate of Scott E. Henning. Date of birth: 01/03/49. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tha decadent, Scott E. Henning, who lived at 9340 W. M-179 Highway. MddleviUe. Michigan dted Apri 3.1999 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Carol L. Henning, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street, Suite 302. Hastings. Michigan 49058 and the namad/proposed personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publi­ cation of this notice. January 22. 2003 Douglas J. Brackman (P40885) 6439 28th Avenue HudsonviBe, Michigan 49426 (616) 669-8185 Carol L. Henning 9340 W. M-179 Highway Middleville. Michigan 49333 (269) 795-7478 (1/30) airline seats arc not designed for comfort. Be as considerate as possible, and hope your seatmates arc the same. Expense issue Dear Annie: My husband and 1 have been married for four years. We recently re­ tired, but continue to fulfill his obligations of alimony and child support to his former wife. The problem is his oldest son, “Sam." Sam is 23 and a college drop-out. He is cur­ rently living with the mother of his baby, and they are planning an elaborate wed­ ding. We gave what we thought was a gen­ erous amount toward the groom’s expenses. A few weeks ago. we received a phone call from Sam. He told us that he and his fi­ ancee have decided to take a luxurious hon­ eymoon trip to St. Croix, and asked how much we could contribute. We were shocked that this young couple, who can barely make ends meet, would even think of such an extravagance, let alone be call­ ing family members to finance it. Worse yet, 10 days after Sam called about the honeymoon, wc found out he was being evicted from his apartment. I suspect the request for “honeymoon money" was really an attempt to solicit funds to pay their rent. They knew about the eviction three weeks before. Sam’s mother is bor­ rowing money to help him out of this latest jam. We have loaned Sam money in the past, and he has never repaid a penny. Frankly, I have had it. I told my husband I'd be glad to take care of the baby until the parents get their act together, but I am not willing to give Sam any more money. My husband is tom. He doesn't see how we can refuse to help. Am I being too harsh? - Stepmother in Texas. Dear Stepmother: No. You arc under no obligation to finance Sam’s honeymoon. He and his fiancee must learn to live within their budget, and they will never do it if you keep bailing them out. However, since Sam is your stepson, you should let your hus­ band make the final decision. He might suggest that Sam take some of the money from that “elaborate wedding" and put it to­ ward their bills. Friendly prof Dear Annie: I am a 20-year-dd female and attend a small, local university. Since the term started, one of my professors ha: been overzealous in becoming acquainted with me. This man knew my name before I started class. He has asked fellow students about me, is helpful to a fault with my homework, and lately, be has started putting his hand on my shoulder wher he comes up to me in the computer lab. Nothing he has done so far would war­ rant any serious action, but the attention he shows me is a little unnerving. Is there a way 1 can tell him to back off without jeop­ ardizing my grade? - Student in Distress in North Dakota. Dear Student: If this professor’s actions arc making you uncomfortable, his behav­ ior is perilously close to sexual harassment. First, inform the professor, nicely, that you enjoy his class but would prefer to maintain a proper student-teacher distance so as not to compromise him or start tongues wag­ ging. Then, keep a written log of his inap­ propriate bel^vior. and, if possible, find witnesses. If he continues to be overly fa­ miliar, you should not hesitate to register a complaint. Home too cozy Dear Annie: You missed the obvious in your response to “Confused in Denver,” whose husband was planning to build a new home with a man he met six months before. He wanted their two families to live to­ gether. Such closeness is not normal for two platonic male friends, but it is something two lovers would do. His wife should have no part of their weird arrangement. - Eyes Wide Open in Chicago. Dear Chicago: You were not the only reader to suggest that these two men were using the new house as an excuse for inti­ macy. It’s certainly possible. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchel and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi. com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.crcators.com. Copyright 2003 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - ThursdayJanuary 30.2003 - Page 9 to fane... TIME G.A.R. Fitzgerald Post 125 Hastings Ann Arbor,..... Ter Capita Tax, 2d Half, t8g2,on. ffw members at toe, f For Supplies as per (Requisition to Assfl Q. M. General, $. For Total, Receipt from Asst Adjutant General Ann Arbor for 86 members for $8.60, dated Jan. 2,1898. By Joyce Welnbrecht Fitzgerald Grand Army of the Republic ost #125 was organized in 1883. Members held their meetings on the second floor of what is now 109 W. State Street in Hastings. The Women's Relief Corp of the GAJt also met in Hastings. The Women’s Relief Corp of the G AJL also met in this building. The Woodland Post was named for Leonard Mauch. It was organized in 1884 by Dr. David Kilpatrick and Chris A. Hough. This post was disbanded in 1909 with only seven members remaining. The Fitzgerald Post roster continues: Charles F. Cook, age 44; birthplace, Hope Township; Barry County. Farmer. Entered service on Sept. 20,1861. Corporal in Co. F, 8 Michigan Infantry. He was dis­ charged in August 1862 as a Corporal, Co. F 8 Michigan Infantry due to disability. Mustered into GA Ji. on Dec. 22, 1883. Reinstated on Feb. 12.1887. Transferred. Warren Calkins, age 46; birthplace. New York State; residence, Irving Township. Barry County where he was a farmer. Entered service, Aug. 22, 1862. as a Private, Co. G 9 New York. Heavy Artillery. Discharged on July 28.1864, as a Private, Co. G. 9 N.Y. Heavy artillery. Cause. Gcncral Orders No. 77. Mustered into GA Ji., May 24, 1884. Dropped June 19, 1899. Albert S. Collins, age 55; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings, Mich. Laborer. Entered service July 20,1861 as a Private Co. K. Lincoln Cavalry. Discharged Nov. 12.1861 as a Private, Co. K. Lincoln Cavalry, due to disability. Mustered into GAJi. July 19, 1884. Dropped Jan. 24. 1891. Injured by the stumbling of a horse. Died Oct. 31.1899. Merrill Cady, age 34; birthplace. New Jersey; residence, Hastings. Fanner. Entered service Dec. 4, 1863, as Private, Co. D 7 New York Heavy artillery. Discharged Sept. 1,1865 as Private, Co. D, &N.Y. Heavy Artillery. Cause of dis­ charge, General Order of the War Department. Mustered into GAJi. on Aug. 8, 1884. Honorably discharged on May 2. 1885. Transferred May 2, 1885. C.W. H. Casady, age 62; birthplace. Jefferson Co., N.Y4 residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service, Sept. 24,1864 as a Private, Co. E. 14, Michigan Infantry. Discharged July 18, 1886 as a Private, Co. E., 14 Michigan Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge, end of term. Mustered into GAJI. on Sept. 18,1885. Died Jan. 27,1891. James Campbell, age 70; birthplace. Wakefield Maine; residence, Hastings. Gardener. Entered service Jan. 1, 1863 as Corpora], Co. K, 7 Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Jan. 6. 1866 as Sergeant. Co. K 7 Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, end of lent. Mustered into GAJi, Sept. 19. 1885. Died Nov. 21,1888. Theron Chaffee, age 43; birthplace, Fulton County, Ohio; residence, Hastings. Entered service July 12.1862. Private, Co. E. 8 Michigan Artillery. Certificate of dis­ ability. Mustered into GAJi. Feb. 27. Dropped June 24,1871. Edwin Chaffee, age 46; birthplace, Hillsdale County, Mich.; residence, Hastings Township. Farmer. Entered ser­ vice on Feb. 14.1865, as Private, Co. K 10 Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Nov. 11. 1865 as Private Co. K. 10 Michigan, Cavalry. Cause on special orders No. 110, Headquarters Department of Tennessee. Mustered into GAJi., June 19. 1886. Dropped June 24,1891. George Chandler, age 41; birthplace, Huron, Ohio; residence, Hope Township, Barry County. Farmer. Entered service on March 25. 1865 as Private, Co. E. 12 Michigan Infantry. Discharged on Feb. 15, 1886 as Private, Co. E. 12 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge. General Order War Departmen 1. Mustered in GAJi. June 17.1866. Dropped Dec. 27.1880. Alex J. Chnstic. age 23; birthplace. Rochester N.Y.; residence, Hastings. Carpet Layer. Entered service on June 18.186? as Sergeant with Co. A, 108 New York Infantry. Discharged on May 28. 1865 as Sergeant Co. A 108. New York Infantry. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 26, HJ. A. Policies. Mustered intoGA J<. Aug. 21.1886. Died April 28,1903. Harlow G. Carter, age 60; birthplace. Rochester, N.Y.; residence. Hastings. Fanner Entered service Sept. 15, 1864. W.R. Cook. Co. Red Rover ship. Discharged June 18.1865, from Cook Red Rover ship. Cause, cease of the war. Mustered into GAJR. on May 19. 1888. Dropped June 18, 1898. Reinstated. Died Aug. 10.1908. George C. Cross, age 41; birthplace, Castleton Township, Barry County; resi­ dence, Hastings. Laborer. Entered service Sept. 28,1861 as Private Co. F, 8 Michigan Infantry. Discharged Sept. 23, 1864, as Private. Co. F. 8 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of term. Mustered into GA.R. Dec. 14, 1889. Dropped May 22. 1897. Died at Soldiers Home, Grand Rapids, Mich., Jan 16,1899. • • ■***• Robert Count, age 73; birthplace, England; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 25, 1861 as Private. Co. D. 9 New York Cavalry. Discharged Nov. 27, 1864 as Corporal, Co. D New Yak. Cavalry. Cause of discharge, wounds. Mustered into G.A.R. June 5, 1897. Gunshot to face at Brandi Station. Va. June 12.1864. Died Aug. 18.1911. James N. Collister, age 50; birthplace. Ohio; residence, Hastings. Carpenter. Entered service Aug. 18. 1864. Corporal in Co. E, 3 Michigan Infantry. Discharged July 12. 1865 as Corporal Co. E. 3 Michigan Infantry. Ouse of discharge, general order from the War Department. Mustered into GAJI. April 21,1883. Died March 8.1904. John H Dennis, birthplace. State of Pennsylvania; resident of Hastings. Editor. Entered service on Dec. 5,1862 into Co. K. Private 6th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged on Nov. 24. 1865 as a Private, Co. K, 6 Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into G-A.R. April 11, 1883. Editor of Hastings Home Journal. Commander of Fitzgerald Post 125. George H. Durgcll, age 44; birthplace. Michigan; residence. Hostings. Blacksmith. Entered service on Feb. 27. 1864. Private Co. E. 13, Michigan Infantry. Discharged July 25, 1865 as a Private, Co. fe. 13 Sergeant, Co. D 3 Michigan Infantry. Discharged May 10. 1865 as Sergeant. Co. D. 3 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, disability. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 20, 1883. Honorably discharged December. Died March 10. 1902. L. Dickinson, age 47; birthplace, England; residence, Hastings City. Painter. Entered service Sept. 5. 1864 as a Private, Co. D. Michigan Infantry. Discharged Sept. 10, 1865 as a Private, Co. D. 12 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, general order of the War Department. Mustered into GAJi. June 21. 1884. Dropped Jan. 24, 1891. Died Oct. 10.1896. Theodore DeMott, age 40; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service on Sept. 2. 1864 as a Private Co. 1,184 N.Y. Infantry. Discharged June 29. 1865 as Private. Co. I 184, N.Y. Infantry by general order of the War Department. Mustered into GAR. Aug. 30. 1884. Dropped Dec. 20. 1890. Reinstated June 12.1912. Aaron E. Durfee, age 58; birthplace, Orleans County, New York; residence Baltimore Township, Barry County. Farmer. Entered service Feb. 10, 1863 a Private Co. H, 3 Michigan Infantry. Discharged Nov. 11,1863 as a Private, Co. K 39 Michigan Infantry. Expiration of time. Mustered into GAJi. May 7, 1887. Dropped Dec. 27,1890. Robert Dean, age 70; birthplace, Ireland; residence. Rutland Township, Barry County. Farmer. Entered service September 1863. Private, Co. K., 9, New York. Heavy Artilleiy. Discharged Feb. 28, 1865 as a Private. Co. K. 9. New York Heavy Artillery due to disability. Mustered into GAJi. June, 1888. Dropped Nov. 20.1897. Philander Durkee, age 50; birthplace, Carlton Township, Barry County. Residence Hastings. Barber. Entered ser­ vice Aug. 8, 1862. Private Co. C 21 Michigan Infantry. Discharged Aug. 8, 1865 as Private, Co. C. 21 Michigan. Cause of discharge, end of war. Mustered into GAJi. May 16,1891. Died Aug. 31,1900. James R. Daley, age 56; birthplace, Pittsfield, Ohio; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 29, 1864, Private Co. C. 176 Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Discharged June 14.1865 as Private, Co. C. 176 Ohio Volunteers Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge close of war. Mustered into GAJi. by card on July 2,1898. Abram Darwin no further information. Fabious DePlanta, age 57; birthplace, Canada; residence, Hastings. Cooper by trade. Entered 'ervice Aug. 17, 1862 as Private, Co. E, 3 Michigan Infantry. Discharged Sept. 26.1865 as Private Co. E, 3 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, order from war department. Mustered into GAJi. Aug. 1,1885. Died Oct. 30,1911. Alan Da vanport, age 60; birthplace, Michigan; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service, Nov. 28,1864 as a Private Co. D. 30 Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 3, 1885 as a Private Co. D. 30 Michigan Infantry. Caise of discharge, close of war. Suspended on June 30, 1903. Died. , , y . William J. Esiey, age 41; Birthplace, Canada; residence, Hastings. Agent. Entered service Sept. 24, 1863 as Private co. 1 10 Cavalry. Discharge Oct. 31, 1865 due to order of the War Department. Mustered into GAJi. May, 1883. Transferred. Abraham Ellis, age 45; birthplace, Illinois; residence, Hastings. Collector. Entered service March 14, 1865 as Corporal Co. H 38 Illinois Infantry. Discharged May 4, 1866 as Corporal, Co. H, 58 Illinois Infantry. Cause, expiration of time. Mustered into GAJi. May 26,1883. Dropped Nov. 20,1897. Moved to Illinois. ••••• LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE RLE NO. 2003-23626-NC In the matter of Andrea Kay Lowe TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or allotted by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On Wednesday. March 5. 2003 at 3:15 p.m„ in the Family Division Courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Sle 302. Hastings. Ml before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Andrea Kay Lowe (o Andrea Kay Hartman. Date: 1-22-03 Andrea Kay Lowe 6600 Center Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 (<t30) (517)852-9107 letting me know that this column is proving of value to you. More GAJI. Roster, Post 8125 next «taa.aMOW ________ NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 1240. 225. 4:40. 740. 9:10 HMAT LB 11:15 OIMQBI FMU (PG-13) 1220.2:36. 540. 7:10.920 FRUBAT LB 11:18 12:10.2:15.420.730.^30 RW8XTL81120 ★Want Ti ★ MakeSttea Sarian ★ Maney ★ Owner Operators Solos 83< Teams 830 We are looking for experienced teams to run priority dispatch. COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-887-3720) 'W0O'dA<A1S Send* The people of the Hastings Ftnl United Methodist Church invite 9. 2003 for Friendship Day. offer a Contemporary scrvice at 9.30 a.m. and the Tradmonal service at 11:00 a.m. with refresh­ ments following both services. Nursery care is provided during both services. a Bring friends and open their hearts to Christ Sunday. Feb. 9. 2003 Both Services First United Methodist Church Hidings 209 West Green Street Hastings 269-945-9574 Open Hearts • Open Minds Open Doors PROTECT YOUR CARS FINISH BEFORE WINTER HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches , oxidation and restore gloss Safe for dear coat finishes S 10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE DETAILING Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Gms Bloc* windows 1-800-237-2379 HWSY$iwoFsanw«T«wm.»c TO. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE toal a peMon has beer. Med wito and received by the Townehip Board of Rutland Charter Townehip. for tw establishment ol an aaeeeement dtebtat tor the improvement of living Road, begmtog at toe intersection of Norto Irving and Upton Roads and precedhg couth approximately 2,800 tool to and Including too Lewie Boton property, by gradtog. gravofing. paving. curbing or dramage toe same etc. al in accontance wito toe provi­ sions of Public Act 188 of 1954. aa amended. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNMP 12:30. 2:45.4:50. 720. © 40 HC/SATLSltJO week. Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 26. Mustered into GA JI. on Oct. 6, 1883. Dropped Dec. 31, 1902. S.P. Drake, age 45; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Physician and Surgeon. Entered service Oct. 9. 1864. Regular Board Meeting January 22. 2003 All Board members present and 8 guests Approved previous rmnutes. brfis and received standing reports Approved Open Space Ordinance #56. additional computer upgrade tor Clerk's dept., postage tor Assessment notices. Meeting Adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Cte* Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (1/30) HASTINGS 4 Note: To the readers who have called me about your family members, thank you for Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting JANUARY 6. 2003 Meeting held at the Barry County Road Commission. All board members present. Approved extending fence at Twp. Park. Paving Lammers Road hill off Dowling Ad Meeting Adjourned 3:50 pm ___________ naarawce.nenMMiwr»mxMLi«M ■^■1 fSK11 S10 STAR SCHOOL BO.I^^KII 1 269/945-5607 FULL-TIME Seeking PROCESSOR for reputable title company in Hastings area. Related experience helpful. Send resume to: Human Resource Director 5730 Eagle Dr. Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 SPECIAL ROAD NPHOVEMB<T ASSCMMENT (MTMCTN0.1 Dwtnct No. 1 shafl include too tends beginning at too Intoaoctlon of North Irving and Upton Roads and preceding south approxi­ mately 2,800 feet to and including toe Lewie BoNon Property; which are doocnbed as: PARCEL •08-13-009-004-05 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP TH N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 SW SEC 9-3-9. PARCEL 408-13409-008-10 RUTLAND TWP COM AT THE NE COR W 1/2 NW 1/4 9-34 POB; TH S 320 FT; TH W 165 FT; TH N 290 FT; TH E 66 FT; TH N 30 FT; THE 100 FT TO POB. PARCEL 108-13409408-15 RUTLAND TWP COM AT NW COR SEC 9-3-9; TH S1980 FT. TH E 1320 FT FOR POB; TH N 300 FT; TH W 436 FT TH S 300 FT; THE 435 FT TO POB. PARCEL 108-13409408-20 RUTLAND TWP. TH S 680 FT OF THE W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 9 T3N R9W RUTLAND TWP BARRY CO. PARCEL 108-13409408-35 RUTLAND TWP COM AT NW COR SEC 9-3-9; THS 1320 FT; TH E 1320 FT: TH N 600 FT TO POB N 200 TH W W89 FT: TH S SDRtoTNB 1089 FT TOPOB. ' PATyJp 106-13409 QQ6 4Q RUTLAND TWP COM NW COR SEC 934: TH S 1320 FT; TH E 1320 FT FOR POB. TH N 400 R; TH W1069 FT; THS 400 FT; TH E 1089 R TO POB PARCEL 108-13409408-45 RUTLAND TWP COM NW COR SEC 944; TH S 1320 R FOR POB. TH S 660 FT; TH E 885 FT; TH N 300 FT; TH E 435 FT; TH N 380 FT TH N 360 FT; TH W 1320 FT TO POB. EX COM 1320 R S OF NW COR SEC 9 FOR POB, TH S 42 R; TH E 215 R; TH N 42 R; TH W 215 R TO POB. PARCEL 108-13409408-50 RUTLAND TWP COM AT NW COR SEC 94-9; THS 1320 R; TH E 1320 FT; TH N 400 FT TO POB TH N 200 FT; TH W 1089 FT; TH S 200 FT; TH E 1089 FT TO POB. PARCEL 108-13409408-70 RUTLAND TWP COM 320 R S OF NE COR W 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 944 FOR POB TH S 200 FT; TH W 310 FT; TH N 200 FT; TH E 310 RTO POB PARCEL 108-1340940940 RUTLAND TWP THAT PART E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 944 COM 594 R S N 1/4 POST SEC 9; TH S 316 FT; TH W1320 FT; TH N 316 FT; THE 1320 RTO POB PARCEL 108-13409409-10 RUTLAND TWP BEG ON W U E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 944 1257 FT S OF N U SEC 9. TH E 1320 FT; TH S 330 R; TH W1320 R TH N 330 RTO POB. PARCEL 108-1340940940 RUTLAND TWP BEG ON W U E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 9-34 2128 FT S OF N U SEC 9; TH E 1320 R. THS 512 R; TH W1320 R; TH N 512 RTO POB. PARCEL 106-13409409-40 RUTLAND TWP BEG ON W U E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 944 910 FT S OF N U SEC 9; TH E 1320 R; TH S 347 R; TH W 1320 R; TH N 347 RTO POB PARCEL 108-13409409-50 RUTLAND TWP BEG ON W U E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 94-9 1587 FT S OF N U SEC 9. THE 1320 FT; THS 541 FT; TH W1320 R; TH N541 RTO POB. PARCEL 108-1340940940 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP COM AT NW COR E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 94­ 9 FOR POB. TH E 300 FT; TH S 594 FT; TH W 300 FT; TH N 594 RTO POB. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE toat too TowneNp Board has caused to be prepared certain plans and has obtained an estimate tor said Improvement and has received toe same and has passed a resolution tentatively oedanng its intention to make such improvement and tentatively designating the special assessment district against which the cost of such improvement k to be assessed, as hereinbefore described and has caused said plans and estimates to be filed with the Township Cleric for public exam­ ination. The total cost Is estimated at $63,900.00 which wiH require a maximum assessment to be levied in toe proposed district of $2840.00 for each parcel and the Township’s cost at $21,300.00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hearing has been scheduled to hear objections to the petition, the Improvement and toe special assessment district to be established for toe assess­ ment and the cost thereof. Including any revision, corrections, amendment or change therein, will be held at the Township HaH. 2461 Heath Road, within too Township, commencing at 7130 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, February 5. 2003. In the event too foregoing are approved or totally revised at or following the public hearing, a second public hearing will be scheduled and noticed on a proposed special assessment roll covering toe special assess­ ment proposed to be tevieo and to recover a portion of the cost of said project. All interested persons are Suited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material bang considered at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or ser­ vices should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk 81 the address or telephone number listed below. ROBIN E. MCKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269)948-2194 �Page 10 - Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 30. 2003 Saxons squeak past foes from Lake O by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Nothing’s ever easy for this season's edi­ tion of the Hastings varsity boys’ basket­ ball team. “We’re not just going to go out and beat anybody." says Coach Don Schils. “Wc have to work for it." Saxon senior Dustin Bowman poured in nine of the Saxons last 11 points, as Hast­ ings erased a six-point fourth quarter Lake­ wood lead on Tuesday night. Down four with 1:28 to go Bowman bur­ ied a three to cut the lead to one. then with 31.8 pulled down a Viking miss from the free throw line to give the Saxons a chance. On the other end, he was held while driving to the basket and stepped to the free throw­ line for a one-and-onc with 17.3 ticks left. Bowman knocked down the pair to give the Saxons a 52-51 win over the visitor from Lakewood. “At the end our kids played great, espe­ cially offensively," said Schils. “Dustin was very aggressive, something we’ve wanted from him. He takes the big shots for us." Bowman finished with a game high 17 points for the Saxons. A bucket by Drew Whitney gave the Saxons a ten-poin! lead to open the second quarter, but the Vikings chipped away to cut it to three by the half. A Scott Secor bucket with just over two minutes remaining in the third erased the end of the Saxon lead and put Lakewood up 36-35. A lead which they held until Bowman’s late free throws. Secor led the Vikings on the night with 12 points, but it was his only basket in the second half. He was the only Viking to reach double-figure scoring. “It was a typical Hastings/Lakewood game," said Schils. “It was a physical, hard played game, with both teams going after it. They’re fun to play in." Drew Whitney finished with 11 points for the Saxons, finding some space in the middle of the Lakewood zone, and Eli Schmidt finished with ten. “(Whitney) started the year outside, but wc don’t have a lot of size. He’s good at finding openings, and getting some good looks," said Schils. John Deming came off the bench to lead the Saxons with five rebounds, as the Sax­ ons arc beginning to get some solid minutes from their bench. “Scott Larsen hit a big shot for us." said Schils, a high arching jumper from along the baseline midway through the fourth quarter to pull the Sax­ ons within four. But a bucket by Lakewood sophomore Corey Thelen pushed the Vi­ king lead back to six soon after, as the Vi­ kings seemed to always have an answer un­ til the very end. Viking junior Clint Tobias finished with nine points, and sophomore Travis Willard put in seven points and pulled down seven rebounds. I» was the Saxons third straight non-confcrencc victory and pushed their overall season record up to 5-7. They’ll look to im­ prove upon a 2-6 conference mark when they host Sparta Friday, one of two teams the Saxons topped in their first run through the Gold schedule. Last Friday, the Saxons suffered a 58-34 setback at Cedar Springs. The Saxons hung tight in the first quarter, trailing by just two at the end of the period, but were outscored 15-6 in the second and the Red Hawks never looked back. “Cedar came out to play and we didn’t.” said Schils. "We have to get after it." “We looked tired. 1 don’t know why. We had a decent start, then it was all downhill starting in the second quarter.” Dustin Bowman put in ten points to lead the Saxons, and Deming added seven. The Saxons shot just 9 of 35 from the field, while the Red Hawks were a blistering hot 23 of 41. Jimmy Booth led Cedar with 18 points. After the contest with Sparta Friday, where the Hastings area Elementary Schools will be recognized, the Saxons will try to avenge an early season loss to Cale­ donia on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Saxon Scott Larsen gets past Viking Corey Thelen and tries get the Saxon offense going. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Drew Bowman and the Saxons pressed the Vikings up and down the court to try and wear down Clint Tobias and the Vikings' three point shooters. (Photo by Brett Breper) Hastings* Coach Don Schils called it a typical Hastings/Lakewood game. Here Lakewood’s Branden O'Mara fights through a physical Saxon defense. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Filling the hole that is February sports Where do we go from here? I’ve heard lots of things about February, and why it’s the shortest month. But of all of them, the best one is the fact that March is up next. The first day of spring, technically, we know how that goes around here. “March Madness", okay it’s 63 games, but it’s still the best sporting event of the year and usu­ ally ends in April. But we’ve got these 28 days to get through before the time is here. The NBA and the NHL are slugging their way through long regular seasons that mean little unless your team is in ninth place overall. Luckily for us in Michigan at the moment the Pistons are comfortably sitting in a spot to make the playoffs, as are the Wings, so we don’t have to pay too close attention. The playoffs are pretty much the only time the NBA is ever even tolerable to watch, and sure hockey's fun, but there’s just something about the ties that kills its spirit in the regular season. Plus, we already know the Wings’ll be in the playoffs. Now wc just wait to sec how Stevie Y. looks when he returns, and get ready to break out the octopi for the playoff run. Football is gone, 'til August, though the Lions sure are giving us plenty to talk about. Steve Mariucci should be in the Honolulu Blue in a matter of days, and now there is a ray of hope that the Lions will have a winning season sometime in the next decade. But I still wouldn’t gel my hopes up that they'll be in the Super Bowl when it comes to Ford Field in a couple of years. Baseball's got a while before it really kicks into full gear, although mlb.com says that it’s only 10 days, 7 hours. 56 minutes, and 22 seconds until spring training begins. I’ll take their word for it. There is minor league hockey around and the Arena Football League is trying to fill the void by playing games now, and they’re a lot of fun, but there’s something just as good for half the price, or less if you want decent seats to a Rampage game. They've got the spotlights lit up. They’re selling the snazzy, neon glow wands, they’re slipping on their unitards. No, it’s not Disney on ice. Wrestling is kicking into high gear, especially around here. The volleyball teams are working hard, and the boys’ basketball teams are fun to watch, but the wrestlers are gearing up for runs through the state playoffs, and as Hastings' Athletic Director Dave Price calls it, “It’s a circus.” If you haven’t seen it lately, you’re missing out if you’re looking for a show. Both at Hastings and Lakewood the lights go dark. The spotlights shine down as competitors give it all out on the mat. Some of them just trying to stay off their backs, mostly the visitors around here. The crowd dons glowing necklaces, and cheers on their boys, and girls, as if each match was do or die. And thankfully there arc no scripts or folding chairs. Just heart, muscle, and with coaches like the ones in Barry County, an awful lot of skill. And as far as I’ve seen no sport is more positive. Even AYSO soccer. Everywhere I’ve been, both participants are applauded win or lose. Kids get upset, very, very upset, sometimes, when a match doesn’t go their way. And more often than not the coaches arc right there to tell them to cool off. “Hey, you did this right and that right. We’ll gel there.” The crowds stick through even the tcughest defeats, to make sure the last guy on the mat gets the same respect that the firs: guy got. And going against Lakewood. TK. Hastings. Delton and Maple Valley there’s a few times where the match isn’t really in doubt any more at the end, as they’re all near the top of their leagues. Their seasons are winding down, with the playoffs on the way soon, but it’s more than enough to satisfy a sports fan until he can sec Whalsamatta U. fall to Arizona by 30 points in the opening round. The Vikings’ Clint Tobias, gets over just a second late to stop Saxon Dustin Bowman from getting off a first quarter jump shot. Bowman finished with a game high 17 points. (Photo by Brett Bremer) KVA’s leading teams leave the Panthers in their dust Th? Delton-Kellogg varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team doesn’t have too much time to recover from two tough losses to the top competition the Kalamazoo Valley Asso­ ciation has to offer. In the last week, the Panthers had backto-back road contests at Pennfield and Kalamazoo Christian. Delton dropped the two games by a total of 67 points, and now has three games coming up in five days, starting with a visit from league foe Hack­ ett on Friday night, and then a trip to Quincy for a non-league contest on Satur­ day Hackett got the best of the Panthers when the two team’s met in Kalamazoo in the KVA opener. The Panthers are now on a four game skid, that has dropped their record to 5-6 after opening the season 5-2. Against Kalamazoo Christian on Tues­ day night, the Comets started the game with an 8-0 run and pushed the advantage up to 20-5 at the end of the first quarter. By the end of the first half the Comets led by 27, and cruised through the second half to a 73-40 win over the visiting Panthers. The Comets came out shooting hot, while their defense forced the Panthers into a dismal 15 of 51 shooting. Shawn Moore The Pennfield defense put a lot of pressure in the face of Steve Bourdo (3) and the rest of the Panthers last Friday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce.) was able to get free to put in 13 points to lead Delton in the contest. The win was Christian’s 31st straight regular-season victory, and they lead the KVA 6-0 conference mark this season. The Panthers now sit at 3-3 in the league, as they also fell to Pennfield last Friday. A 29-8 second quarter pushed Pennfield to a 21-point halftime lead over visiting Delton, and the Panthers were unable to re­ cover in the second half. Pennfield rolled onto a 82-48 win, and a grasp on second place in the KVA. Chris Gillfillan was the top scorer for Deltor< with 14 points, and Moore put in ten. After their two weekend contests, the Panthers host Parchment next Tuesday. Delton won the Panther battle when the two teams met in December at Parchment. Shawn Moore, who led DK in scoring Tuesday at Kalamazoo Christian with 13. and the rest of the Panthers will try to get their feet back underneath them with three games in five nights begin­ ning Friday against Hackett. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January X. 2003 - Page 11 Saxons step up to spike Scots Trailing 10-4 in the second game to Caledonia, after taking the first 15-10, the Saxm varsity volleyball team picked up the intensity level, to comeback and take the O-K Gold victory on Monday. “They played their hearts out and that’s what it takes to be successful," said Saxon Coach Gina McMahon. The Saxons ended up stealing the second game 17-15. “They were very proud of themselves to come back from a 10-4 score and win. They now know anything possible when playing vol­ leyball." “Wc played well the first game, but let Kayla Arnie (8) sees her shot coming back at her, because of the blocking by TICs Cary Middlebush and Sara Wolf. (Photo by Brett Bremer) down our intensity the second. However, the players picked up the intensity level. They fought hard to come back and win." It was another strong performance from senior, Cassie Meade. She had good sets, strong serves and awesome digs, said McMahon. “Cassie did a great job for us, she kept things alive on the court.” It was a different story for the Saxons against South Christian, Wednesday Jan. 22. The Saxons fell 15-3. 15-3 to the Sail­ ors. “The whole team was off that night,” said McMahon. “They were beatable, not as tough as ex­ pected, but the players just have a hard time playing in front of their home crowd?” “ Wc were slow, not anticipating.” Too many hitting errors made it impossible for the Saxons run the offense. And the Saxons struggled with their serving, and were un­ able to score points. Hastings leaders were Courtney Oakland with two assists, Jenna Bryans with three kills, and Meade served three aces. We arc now preparing for Kenowa Hills,” says McMahon. “The girls know anything is possible in this league. “They can be successful, if they want it bad enough.” Hastings’ hosts the Knights Thursday, Jan. 29. At the Delton-Kellogg Invitational last Saturday, the Saxons lost all of their games. “Wc were off again,” said McMahon. “We played with inconsistency all day long. The intensity level was up and down all day long.” “The players were disappointed in them­ selves,” as the Saxons dropped all three matches in pool play. Their best and worst match was against Hamilton, in the second match of the day. The Saxons dropped the first game 15-0, then battled tough in the second before falling 17-15. “The second game was probably the most intensity I have seen the players have all season long. They need this all the time in order to be successful,” said McMahon. Hastings other tosses came to Kalama­ zoo Christian 15-3, 15-11, and Thomapple Kellogg 15-3,15-6. ‘One player did well all day long for HHS and that was Tiffany Howell, how­ ever it takes all twelve to be successful. Tiffany played with aggressiveness, inten­ sity, smart, played all around (front and back row) and kept balls in play.” After the visit from the Knights on Thursday the Saxons have a week off. be­ fore hosting Unity Christian Feb. 6. Saxon Tiffany Howell (5) goes up high to try and put a shot over the TK blockers at last Saturday's DK Invita­ tional. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Special to the Banner “My name is Mark and you know what I’ve got?" yells a spirited character in a Ha­ waiian T-shiri and fishing cap. “What do you got?” the crowd shouts back. “I’ve got a team that’s hotter than hot!” he shouts, finishing with a toe touch and groovy dance. Delton Kellogg’s one man cheering squad consists of 17 year-old Mark Nes­ mith who can do a front handspring and toe touches better than most cheerleaders. Since Delton Kellogg Schools have lost their sideline cheerleaders to competitive cheerleading, Mark has become the spirit booster. In the latest home game he even did a competition against the student fans and the parents trying to sec who could re­ spond the loudest to his “DK, ALL THE WAY” cheer. “I do it for the fans," Nes- mith explains. “It gives them something to look forward to.” Mark played basketball in middle school and has always enjoyed the sport, but he re­ alized it was more fun from the sidelines. “4]ic cheerleaders were always hot, and if you can’t beat them, join them,” says Nes­ mith. “I started to take interest in them so they taught me a few cheers and then I fig­ ured out I could do a killer toe touch.” Cartwheels and handsprings are also among his specialties. His enthusiasm is so conta­ gious that even the opposing fans find themselves watching him instead of the game. According to Nesmith, when he travels to other schools he will get one of two reac­ tions, either people will “dig what I am do­ ing or think I am a fool.” Either way is fine by him. “That’s just Mark”, says his fellow classmates, “he just doesn't care.” Home Sweet Home A year of hard work paid off for 15-yearold Hastings boxer Ben Berry, with a sec­ ond place finish at the Silver Gloves Cham­ pionships Jan. 4 in Saginaw. Berry began boxing just a year ago. at the Hastings Boxing Club, and by the end of the year was ready for the biggest com­ petition in the state for 16-and-under box­ ers. In the finals. Berry lost out on a tight 3­ 2 decision to a young man from the Detroit Boxing Club. He even accomplished the feat after be­ ing bumped up a weight class, to 147, after sparring at 138. Candi Sarver, a professional boxer be­ fore she injured her hand, trained Berry at her gym and decided he was ready to take the step up to compete in the champion­ ships. “He worked hard, and I pushed him." said Sarver. “He wanted it.” Berry hardly missed an afternoon at the Hastings Boxing Club over the past year sparring, or competing with other clubs. Basically, his goal when it all started was to keep in shape, and just week had for a year and sec where it would take him. At 15 Berry is more interested in girls and cars than what the future holds, but plans to continue to train with Sarver. Sarver started the club when an injured hand forced her to take a break from her pro-boxing career. “Right now I’m just training kids, we’ll sec how it goes after that." A firefighter. Sarver s first experience in boxing came when a few of her fellow fire­ fighters challenged her to enter a tough­ man contest, with the prize being a steak diner if she won. She did. Early this month, 15-year-old Ben Berry of Hastings fought his way to a second place finish at the Silver Gloves Boxing Championships in Saginaw. Hawkeyes swipe DK volleyball crown from county teams The Hamilton Hawkeyes took the cham­ pionship at last Saturday’s Delton-Kellogg Invitational volleyball tournament. Despite three county teams taking pan in the eight-team tourney, it was Hamilton Delton-Kellogg Superfan is the man to watch by Lauren Cooper and Jennifer Glenn Hastings’ youth hooks second at Silver Gloves Delton’s Christina Charron gets set to dig it out in front of teammate Shannah Fisher (6). (Photo by Brett Bremer) and Vicksburg stealing the spotlight in the finals, where the Hawkeyes came out with a 15-10,15-10 victory. The Hawkeyes finished a perfect day, where they swept through the white poll with wins over Thornapple Kellogg, Kala­ mazoo Christian, and Hastings. Then topped Potterville in the tournament’s semifin?Is. Vicksburg was perfect until they reached the final round. They got the best of Potter­ ville, Delton, and Bellevue in the maroon pool. Delton finished pool play by winning two of four games, both over Bellevue who finished 0-6, and just missed out on reach­ ing the bracket play by dropping two games to Potterville in the final maroon pool match. TK’s Trojans tied with Kalamazoo Christian at 3-3 in pool play, but earned the tic-breaker to advance and take on Vicks­ burg in the semi’s. There, Vicksburg and the Trojans battle through three games until they came out on top 15-8,12-15,15-8. Hastings ended the day 0-6 in the white pool. In earlier action for the Panthers, they fell to Galesburg in a KVA matchup Wednesday Jan. 22, by the scores of 15-3, 15-6,15-7. The loss dropped the Panthers’ conference record to 0-3 so far this winter. The fate was the same for the Panther JV and Freshmen against Galesburg. The JV squad fell 15-3, 15-3, and the frosh were downed 15-5,15-5. 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January 30. 2003 Another step toward the Gold title Last Thursday in Hastings, the Caledonia varsity wrestling squad hung tough with the league leading Saxons until a couple of voids, put things out of reach and Hastings cruised to a 52-21 victory. The Saxons led by just seven with four Saxon Dan Blair (top) scores his quick take down of Caledonia’s Rich McCarty before putting his shoulder on the mat in 1:19. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Notica Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been mads in the condtions of a mortgage made by Edwin R. Danka, Jr and Kimberly R. Danka . husband and wtta (original mortgagors) to Walls Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 2S. 2000, and recorded on July 17, 2000 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 37/100 dOiMl (W8.077.37). Inducing Inter­ est at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wW bo foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan al 1W PM. on February 27,2003. Said promises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 83. Abon Johnson’s Addition No. 2, accord­ ing to fw recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Pago 2. Barry County Records The redemption period shal be 6 momh(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 8003241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 23,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team 0(248)593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 IMegmph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte # 200311153 Team D pub dales: (1/23H2/13) Notice of Motlqaga Foreclosure <Mtfe DBS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Veronica S. Lovelace (original mortgagors) to Countywide Home Loans, Inc. d/b/a America’s Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated November 22. 1988. and recorded on November 23, 1999 in Document No. 1038385 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EiGHTY-FlVE AND 25/100 dolars ($13.68825), including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1OO pjn., on February 13,2003. Raid premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF OrwsNGEVILLE, Bany County. Michigan, and are Lot 56, Lynden Johncock Plat No. 1, as record­ ed in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 93, OrangevBe Township, Barry County. MkNgan. Ths redemption period shal be 6 morth(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600,3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 9, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fwme. Ml 46025 Fite *200233458 Team X (1/30) weights to go after Caledonia's Jim Haisma topped Hastings’ Nick Storm in the 189 pound match, but forfeits by the Scots at 215 and 275, gave the Saxons an unbeat­ able advantage. The match started at 119. and the Saxons found themselves in a 6-0 hole, but Chad Ferguson answered the Scot pin with one of his own at 125. Tom Rowse followed that up with a 13-4 major decision at 130 to put the Saxons in the drivers seat, as the Sax­ ons won five straight flights. Ryan Ferguson scored a technical fall at 135. Matt Lipstraw used a pair of third pe­ riod reversals over Caledonia’s Angel Cas­ tillo to score a 10-7 decision at 140. And at 145, Scott Redman pulled off a 16-2 major decision. The Scots clawed back with pins at 152 and 160, before Dan Blair put Scot Captain Rich McCarty on his back 1:19 into the 171-pound match. Nick Storm was edged out by Caledo­ nia’s Jim Haisma in the 189 match. 7-4, and it looked like the match was building to a dramatic conclusion. But the two voids took away some of the Scots momentum and the match was all but over. B.J. Donnini and Mike Keiffer were the beneficiaries of the forfeit victories, and R J. Morgan and Tim Bowerman closed out the match by both recording pins. Scot coach Jim Maxim said that he liked the way his kids wrestled, but “Hastings is a great team. They have a good program here, form Middle School on up ” Hastings hosted Wayland on Wednesday night, and now have just a single O-K Gold dual standing in their way. al Cedar Springs Feb. 4, before the conference tournament. The Saxons left the mat with Caledonia with a perfect 5-0 record in the Gold, firmly in the driver’s seat heading towards a second straight Gold title. This Saturday the Saxons will head down the road to Lakewood for the Lake­ wood Invitational. Hastings' Chad Ferguson (top) be­ gins to work Caledonia's John Goebel to his back. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Adult Basketball League A League Varney Construction .............................. 3-1 Blair Landscaping....................................4-2 Hastings Family Dentistry.....................A-3 Nextel........................................................JO-7 Tom Rowse (right) gives Scot David Moorhead a tacr tun ot torearm. Nine third period points pushed Rowse to a 13-4 major decision al 130 pounds last Thurs­ day. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Cheerleaders gearing up for competitive season Hastings' varsity cheerleaders are getting ready for stiff competition in this year's West Michigan Sideline Competitive Cheerleading season. The team practices every weekday, con­ centrating on weight training, endurance, and precision. In addition to perfecting two rounds of precision drill and dance team routines, they also prepare sideline cheers for the boys’ basketball games. The varsity cheer team will be cheering at all home games, and seven regional com­ petitions around West Michigan. Competi­ tions are spin intojwo sections. The First round is a traditional sideline cheer, and the second round consists of stunts, gymnas­ tics, and dancing. Each team is judged on precision, forma­ tion, execution, difficulty, and execution. Some of the schools they will be competing with are Saranac, Lowell, Dewitt, and Grand Rapids Union. Coach Amy Hubbell, who is in her ninth basketball season says, with a.learn»f 18mostly seninrs. she AtoAmnAMtpMM Saturday Majors Boys High Games and Series - Jacob 239-629; Paul 159-455; Chris 138-374; David 124-358; Ben 140-348: Samm 110­ 282; Tom 148; Derrick 144; Jon 138; Brandon 113; Travis 143. Giris High Games and Scries - Tiffany 130-328; Memssa 106-274; Brandee 75­ 210; Tia 132. talent and expects a very good year. This year Hastings will host the West Michigsn regional competition on March 8. B League Drill Team................................................ M The Buzz................................................... 3-3 Viking........................................................3-3 Michigan Custom Excavating ..............2-3 Flexfab ..................................................... 2-3 Barry Automotive/Richiea.....................2-3 Hastings MPG.............. .. ..........................1-4 Game results - The Buzz 49 vs. Viking 55; Hastings Family Dentistry 86 vs. Nextel 65; Blair Landscaping 71 vs. Nextel 62; Michigan Custom Excavating 54 vs. Viking 49. Barry County YMCA Fall 2003 co-ed VoUey bah Good Looking Team ............................. 11-1 Chaos ....................................................... 10-2 Hastings Mfg............................................. .7-5 Class of 93 .............................................. M Movie Outpost .........................................4-8 Flexfab: James .........................................4-8 Flexfab: Williams ...................................3-9 Corday Construction.............................. 3-9 ' J' YMCA Women's Whiter Vollejbalt Standings Hastings Orthopedicts............................9-0 Sappanos................................................... .7-2 Curves........................................................3-3 Trickx........................................................3-9 Flexfab ................................................... 2-10 Our People! Our Strength! OUR DIFFERENCE! We understand how complicated, confusing and emotionally stressful arranging a funeral can be. Our people listen carefully to what is meaningful to you, and help create a service that commemorates your loved one’s life the way you want. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 50; Sunday Snoozcrs 49 1/2; Happy Hookers 45; Racing Buddies 42 ‘Hqw to Suwretf often? 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Green St. • Hastings (616)623-4058 Jral— 1-877-244-5520 ________ Web Site www chappie realty com Pennock P">S'ew^ • 2 bedroan • Den could be converted to 3rd bedroom • Atuc ha> 10 ceiUnp • Delton Kelloft Schools •$69,900(2233504) • 2aH Tracy Baker 217-2071 HUM • 3NU1 JlOOMJflOU • 1/2; Thee Froggen 41 1/2; 4 Horsemen 41; Red Dog 41; Goof Balls 40 1/2; Pinheads 35; Sandbaggen 30. Womens High Games and Series • A. Kerley 215-512; E. Hammontree 194-508; K. Stenberg 185-492; L. Boze 166-437; K. Thompson 122-366; D. Snyder 213; M. Kirchen 189; G. Olis 185; A. Christie 174; V. McLeod 166; C. Miller 151; L. Rentz 144. Mens High Games and Series - B. Rentz 236-620; B. Falconer 231-590; M. Eaton 211-572; J. Bartimus 221-570; F. Thompson 189-527; G. Snyder 193-510; G. Crabtree 117-326; B. Kirby 213; D. Curtis 207; T. Petersen 179; B. Drayton 177. Tuesday Mixed Woodland Sales 12-4; Consumers Con­ crete 106; Hastings City Bank 10-6; Yan­ kee Zephyr 9-7; TVCCU 6-12; Bye 1-11. Men's High Games & Scries - L Porter 185-532; J. Dale 223-580. Womea's High Gaines & Series - V. Scobey 404; B. Wilkins 196-523. Tuesday Trios Shirley's Chuckwagon 48.5-31.5; Cook Jackson 46-34; Kenny Lee Builders 43-336.5; Bob's Grill 43-37; Piece of Cake 413-383; Trouble 41-39; CB's 37.5-423; 3 Blind Mice 37.5-423; Seebers Auto Body 35-45; Miller Excavating 26.5-53.5. High Games A High Series - B Hayes 159; A. Keillor 150; R. Brummel 173; V. Green 161; D. James 159; N. Hook 171; S. Pennington 157; T. Brown 154;. Carpenter 178; L Potter 194; S. Vandenburg 210-606; S. McKee 208-610; R. Miller 201-568; S. Varney 177; P. Fisher 158; T. Franklin 186; J. Rice 169; C. Thayer I52;T. Redman 190­ 513; M. Slater 160; D. Harding 178; M. Sears 178; L Trumble 156. Wednesday PM. Nashville 5 Plus 48; Hair Care Center 47; Eye and Ent 39; Railroad Street Mill 38; Mace's Pharmacy 37; Seebers 35; Armour Auction 32 1/2; Girrbach *s 27 1/2. Womens High Games and Series • J. Rice 197-540; E. Dunham 197-535; S. Pennington 202-528; E. Vanasse 179-509; E. Ulrich 191-490: R. Murphy 171-462; R. Murrell 155-445; B. Smith 149-405; S. Merrill 179; G. Potter 170: B. Moore 167; B. Blakley 164; C. Bonnema 152; J. Leo 143. �Th® Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 30. 2003 - Pag® 13 Vikings keep ship sailing straight The Lakewood varsity volleyball team traveled to Hanover Horton on Saturday Jai.. 25 and went 4-0-2 before losing in the gold division semi-finals to DeWitt 11-15, 10-15. Lakewood entered the gold division as the second seed and opened with a victory over Capital Circuit rival Jackson North­ west 15-5, 15-5. Then came the rematch with DeWitt, and they handled the Vikings in two games. **We just plain ran out of gas,” said Coach Jeff Duits. “We played so hard and emotionally in the power pool against DeWin and Adrian that I think it caught up with us in the end. But overall 1 think we had a great day. The day began against Hanover Horton and the Vikings raced to a 14-5 lead only to watch Hanover, rated number seven in Class C, fight back and win game one 17­ 15. Lakewood controlled game two win­ ning 15-6. “We didn't make plays in the first game to close it out and you can't do that against good teams," said Duits. The next two matches of pool play. Lakewood handled by the scores of 16-14, 15-4 against Blissfield and 15-5, 15-1 against North Adams. “We were very dis­ appointed splitting with Hanover, but we still won our pool so that's what counts,” said Duits. In power pool, Lakewood played very focused and emotional beating DeWitt 15­ 4,17-15 and splitting with long time Hano­ ver tournament rival, Adrian 18-16,10-15. “We served and serve received very well in both games. That's what you have to do when power pool play is rally scored.” said Duits. “Adrian's size really hurt us in the second game.” “Wc are getting better and better every week. Our bench played really well. It is always great to have games where every­ one plays. But for us to get to that point our starters must play well. Keagan Krauss was huge for us with 52 kills, and she has to be. She is an all-state player. Wc have said all along that Keagan and Jessie have to carry us this year. We have about 4 weeks before our league tournament so we have to keep working hard to be ready for that. And of course, our ultimate goal is the state tournament.” The Lakewood varsity volleyball team won their second league game last Thurs­ day night over Eaton Rapids by scores of 15-9, 15-13. The win keeps the Vikings one game behind league leading Mason. “We came out kind of flat and could never get the offensive flow going,” said Duits. “Some of that was because E.R. kept us off balance by dumping the ball to the middle of the court. But we made the plays to win and that is what counts.” Krauss led the way for the Vikings with 12 kills and 17 digs. Abby Chase had 25 assists and Chelsea Brehm had 9 service points. Lakewood's record stands at 2-1 in the league. This week Lakewood plays at Lansing Catholic Central on Thursday and in the Grand Rapids Northview tournament on Saturday. Lakewood's r cord now stands at 27-12-5. Thursday Mixed Three Frogs 53 1/2; Cook-Jackson 50 1/2; Hastings Bowl 42 1/2; King Pins 39; Last Minute 38 1/2; Middle Lakers 37; Who's Up 32 1/2; Just Us 26 1/2. Women's Good Gaines and Series - S. McKee 235-662; J. McMillc.. 208-543; M. Hodges 180-507; S. Merrill 211-493; F. Haynes 186; H. Service 165; B. Miner 157; J.Rablcy 152; S. Cooley 122. Men's Good Games and Series • J. Reffcn 235-639; R. Hayes 118. Keagan Krauss and the Viking vol­ leyball squad are working hard, says new coach Jeff Duits, to get ready for the league tournament, and ultimately a run in the state tourney. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Third at BCC, second in family to reach 1,000 points The BCC varsity boys' basketball team will try to push it's season record back over .500 Friday night when they host their homecoming game against Lakeside. BCC lost two straight in the last week to fall to 6-6. Last Friday night against the Battle Creek Homeschoolers, an up and down game went down for BCC in the third quar­ ter as the Homeschoolers moved out to a 12 point lead, which BCC thought it had com­ pletely erased before the final buzzer sounded. “We tied the game in the last second," said Sprague, “but they waved it off. "Our film showed it should have counted." Eric Lampherc pretty much dominated the game, said Sprague. Eric finished with 18 points, ten rebounds, and six assists. His first bucket of the game made him just the third BCC player to reach the 1000 point scoring mark. The last to de m> was his brother Josh Lampherc who started on varsity for four years and just missed the 2,000 point mark doe to an injury. Eric has been a member of the varsity for all four season, but saw little action as a freshman, and started about half the season in his sophomore year, before taking con­ trol in his junior and senior seasons. The feat will be recognized at this Friday’s homecoming game. His younger brother Adam put in 15 against the Homcschoolers, and Westcndorp chipped in again with seven boards. Monday night BCC fell 65-61 to the Bat­ tle Creek Academy. BCC coach Jim Sprague, said his team ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Wil OBTAIN wu be used FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Oetaun has baan made m ma condMona ol a mortgage made by Angela K. Davis, a ungte woman (original mortgagors) Io Mortgage Electronic Ragirirabon Systems. Inc., as nominee lor Decision Ona Mortgage Company. LLC.. Mortgagee, dated May 29. 2002, and recorded on May 30. 2002 In Document No. 1001428 In Barry County Records. Mkd4gan. on wtticn mortgage there Is claimed Io be due al the date hereof me sum at EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THWTY-SIX ANO 53/100 dollars ($82,637.53). tocfmSng Interest at 9.710% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained to said mortgage and the statute In such casa made and provided, rodeo is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be toredooed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol mom. al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. al 1:00 pro.. on February 27.2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are dooedbed as: lot 102 of the Ptatot Mix Addition to Nashville, according Io the recorded Plat thereof m Uber 1 c< Plata on Page 69. The redemption period shall bo 8 monm(s) tom lhe dale ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wrth MCLA 800 3241a. In which rase me redemption period shall be 30 days from ms dais ol such sals. Dated: January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trab A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 4200310241 Team H (2/13) didn't play so well in the contest, high­ lighted by the fact that they lost a lead in the final minutes as BC Andemy scored the final seven points of the contest. “The last minute felt like 20 minutes," said Spra­ gue. “They were intense, and more focused than us in the final minute, which has gen­ erally not been the case for us. When it’s been close at the end, we’ve been able to get over the top. We turned the ball over and didn’t get shots.” Its lack of size, hurt BCG as well as BC Academy's foul shooting. BCC fouled oul two players, and BC Academy shot 15 of 32 from the free throw line. Not a great percentage, but BCC only had seven free throw attempts the entire game. Adam Lamphere led BCC with 23 points in the contest, and Eric Lampherc played a solid all around game before fouling out with 14 points, ten rebounds, seven assists, and five steals. Carlyle Weslendorp also pulled down seven boards for BCC. Delton battles to third place at Berrien Springs The Panther varsity wrestling squad's KVA record stands at 2-2 heading into next Friday’s KVA conference meet at Constan­ tine. “We’ll mix it up and see what happens,” says Panther Coach Aaron Tabor. “We’d like to take care of business.” Last Saturday at the Berrien Springs tournament the Panthers took care of busi­ ness to the tune of a third place finish, just four points behind runner up Galien. Three Rivers took the tournament title. Three Panthers had first place finishes on the day. Aaron Schallhom at 215, Dustin Morgan a! 189, and Jim Sweat at 160. Another trio of Panthers finished in third place, Jason VanDyk at 145, Tyler Harris at 125, and Clayton Drcwyor at 152. Placing fourth for DK were Brett Bissett and Trevor Pease. The Panthers are wrestling extremely well for a team with a roster that is down to eleven members. “We’ve had three go rounds with the flu," says Tabor. “We’re getting tired of it." BOWLINC SCORES On Tuesday the Panthers downed two non-leaguc foes, Schoolcraft and Albion. Further details were not available. Saturday the Panthen head for a'toumament at Constantine, and Tuesday visit Martin, before the KVA finale. Bowleretles Bennett Industries 45-35: Railroad Street Mill 43-37; Kent Oil & Propane 39-41; Carlton Center Bulldozing 38.5-41.5; Dean's Doll 375-423; Hecker Agency 37­ 43. Good Games and Series - B. Maker 176; B. Wilson 170-449; G. Otis 185-468; D. Cocnen 133; P. Britten 136; B. Blakely 198-500: J.Pcttengill 152-416; L. Elliston 212-536; S. Drake 184-446; N. Bechtel 168-484; S. Dunham 159; N. Potter 177; K. Fowler 172-481. Senior Citizens King Pins 52-32; Girrbach's 51-33; Jesiek 50-34: Wieland 49-35; No. I Seniors 465-373; Friends 455-385; Sun Risers 445-395; 4 B's 435-405; Nash's Harem NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Detain having baan made In tha conditions ol a certain mortgage executed on July 10,1897. by Ray L Embrich, a single man. as Mortgagor, to Mainstreet Savings Bank FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded to to, ofc, of the Register <* Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan on July 17. 1997. In Liber 701. Page 948 (ths ■Mortgage"), and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an Indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid ki tie amount of Fitly Six Thousand Four Hundred Five and 60/100 Dollars ($56,405 60). as of lhe date thrt notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no sut or proceeding al law or It equity having been tosPMed to recover the debt or any part of the debt, secured by tie Mortgage, and tie power of sale In the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on TtxxsOay. Febroary 6.2003. at 100 o'Jock kt tie afternoon, al the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the piece of hold­ ing the Circuil Court lor tie County of Barry, there wil be offered lor sale and sold to the NtpiM bid­ der. at public sale, tor the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amoint of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage together with legal costs and expenses of >ale. certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described In me Mortgage as follows: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, THENCE EAST 20 RODS. THENCE NORTH 56 RODS. THENCE WEST 20 RODS. THENCE SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SECTION 13. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 10660 Maple Grove Road. Nashville. Michigan. The length of the redemption period shal be one (1) year from the date of the sale. Dated: January 9.2003 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB ■ By: Lori L. Purkey. Esq. Mifler. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (1/30) 43-41; Ward & Friends 42-42; M-M's 41­ 39; Kucmpel 385-455; Hall's 37-47; Butterfingers 35-45; Early Risers 315­ 525. Women’s High Game - S. Merrill 156; H. Service 166; M. Matson 186; Y. Cheeseman 215; G. Scobey 163; T. Walker 162; K. Colvin 164; S. Pennington 169; G. Otis 193; Y. Markley 165; R. Murphy 155; N. Bechtel 169; S. Patch 189. Women’s High Series - S. Merrill 453; H. Service 493; M. Matson 500; Y. Cheeseman 557: S Pennington 468; G. Otis 481. Men’s High Game - W. Brodock 158; B. Mallekoote 162; B. Brandt 200; L. Makley 164; W. Birman 184; G. Forbey 199; J. VandenBurg 180; R. Wieland 162; B. Adgstc 190; M. Schondelmayer 159; R. Bonncma 179; K. Schantz 175; M. Kidder 158; G. Waggoner 187; D.Edwards 195:D. Walker 201; D.Han 189; D. Kieney 156; C. Jesiek 174; B. Terry 253; D. Dimmers 196. Men's High Series - W. Birman 485; G. Forbey 482; J. VandenBurg 506; R. Wieland 484; B. AdgNe 509; R. Bonncma 465; K. Schantz 502; G. Waggoner 467; D. Edwards 491; D. Walker 508; D. Hart 497; C. Jesiek 481; B. Terry 649; D. Dimmers 564. THS FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEWmWG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAH WILL BE USED FDR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE M&HMV DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • DeteJl hm bean made to the conMone of e mortgage made by fradtoy L. Dutmer. a married pereon and Carrie M. Mortgage Electronic RepstrMon Systems, he.. Mortgagee, dated September 12. 2001. and recorded on September is. 2001 In Document 41066592 In Barry County Records. MkMgan. on which mortgage there a claimed Io ba due at tie date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY. EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTYEIGHTAND 95/100 OuPare ($138,868.95). toefudtog Merest al 7.375% par annum. Under tha power ot sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in suOi case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be torectoaed by sate of toe mortgaged premisee, a some part ot ttam. al puMc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. at 100 pro., on Febroary 20. 2003 Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ot land to the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 3 North. Range 9 WesL described as Commencing at lhe Nortoweel corner ot the Northeaal 1/4 ot the Southwest 1/4 of said Seaton 33. thanoe East 17 rode tor tha piece of beginning, thanoe East 12 2/10 rode, thence South 69 2/10 rods, thence West 30 2/10 rode, thence North 37 1/10 rode, thence East 17 rode, thence North 32 rods Io the place of beginning. Tha redemption period aha* be 12 morth(a) from the dale ot such sale. Dated January 16, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Tran a Tran P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite 4200234905 Team F (2/6) Delton-Kellogg’s Aaron scnaiihom was one of three Panthers to earn first place finishes at last Saturday s Berrien Springs Tournament. NOTICE OF MEETINGS TO BE HELD BY ROTLAND TOWNSHIP REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE 7:00 TUESDAY. JAN. 28th, 2003 RUTLAND TWP. HALL, 2461 HEATH RD.. HASTINGS. MICH. 7.00 THURSDAY. JAN. 30th, 2003 RtlTLAND TWP HALL. 2461 HEATH RD.. HASTINGS. MICH. 1:00 SATURDAY. FEB. 1«. 2003 COURTS AND LAW BLDG . COURT STREET. HASTINGS PURPOSE OF THESE MEETINGS IS TO INTERVIEW AND SELECT A REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR THE POSITION OF RUTLAND TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR A COMMITTEE OF FIVE TWP. RES­ CITY OF HASTINGS IDENTS HAVE BEEN ELECTED AND WILL SERVE AS SELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS THEY ARE: MICHAEL HALMFAX948-8668 CHAIRMAN SECRETARY OWEN JONES Ordinance #364 948-2748 JOE LYONS 945-5379 GARY ROGERS 945-4881 ROB LEE 209-5943 ALL TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THESE MEETINGS AND SPEAK ON A CANDIDATE’S BEHALF OR VOICE THEIR OPINIONS TO THE COMM IFTEE ON THEIR CON­ CERNS AND EXPECTATIONS EXPECTED IN A SUPERVISOR THIS IS THE ONLY BUSINESS THAT WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THESE MEETINGS: THE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS WHO HAVE APPLIED FOR THE POSITION TO BE THE REPUBU- CAN CANDIDATE FOR TWP SUPERVISOR AND THEIR SCHEDULED INTERVIEW TIMES ARE Ordinance #364, an Ordinance to amend Article 6, Division . 11, Section 90-478 (Office District), Article 6, Division 12, Section 90-503 (0-1 District) nnd Article 6, Division 14, Section 90-553 (0-1 District) of firn Hastings Code of 1970, as amended, to allow parks In the Office, 0-1, 0-2, D-1 and 0-2 Zones by Specisl Land Use Permit. A complete copy of Ordinance 364 is available for inspection at the City defies Office. City Hal, 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan. This ordinance shaft take effect and shal be in fun force from the date ot Rs publication in the TUES . JAN. 28th 7:00 WILLIAM HANSHAW 3253 HEATH RD. Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings 7: 30 DONALD SPENCER 1972 DAKOTA TRAIL 8.00 MARLIN WALTERS 576 HAMMOND RD 8: 30 JACK CROSS 1750 HEATH RD Nays: None 9 00 JIM CARR 3535 TILLOTSON LK. RD. Absent: None 9: » MARY ANGER 2323 HEATH RD I. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy ol an Ordinance adopted by Moved by Jasperse, second by Wood that Ordinance No. 364 be adopted. Yeas: Beam, Wood. Tubbs. May. McIntyre, Kiernan. Jasperse. Hawkins and Campbell the Hastings City Council on the 27th day ot January 2003 is available at the City Clerk's Office. AT THE CONCLUSION OF SATURDAY'S MEETING A NOMINEE WILL BE SELECTED AND BARRY COUNTY CLERK D. SMITH WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE COMMITTEE'S SELECTION. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 14 - The Hastings Benner - Thursday. January 30. 2003 Freeport, Yankee Springs water tower projects to benefit from new DPW fees By Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday approved changes in the County Department of Public Works ad­ ministrative costs fee schedule that arc in­ tended to make charges more equitable. The former fee schedule “was kind of unfair from the standpoint that it treated different projects differently...,” County Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle told the County Board. He said the value of each contract had been based on a step arrangement, which could mean a dramatic difference in fees if a contract went into the next step by just $1. The new schedule uses a sliding scale or a continuous curve for determining fees, Doyle said, so “every dollar of a contract is treated on a percentage basis.* The new fees will not change the total amount of funds the county will receive over a number of contracts, but can dra­ matically change the cost of a particular contract, he said. As an example of the old fee schedule’s “inequity,” Doyle pointed out the Freeport Water Project. The project cost of $13 mil­ lion would have been assessed the same fee as a $5 million project. That administrative fee would have been $25,000 rather than the new fee of $15375. The new schedule calls for a $36,250 fee for a $5 million pro­ ject. Since bonds for the Freeport project and the proposed Yankee Springs water lower have not been sold yet, the new fees will benefit both of them, he said in response to a question from Commissioner Jim French. “In some cases we will receive more money and in some cases we will receive less, but overall we will receive the same amount of administrative fees,” Doyle said of the new rates in general. “That does seem fair for everyone," Commissioner Clare Tripp said. “Wc seemed to have a number of pro­ jects that were just over that magic number that put them in the next higher step so they paid dramatically more just because the contract was a few dollars above a certain amount,” Doyle said. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie pointed out that the fees are calculated to recoup expenses, not to make a profit. Other examples of the changed rate structure would result in a lower fee for a $2.25 million project but a higher fee for a $133 million project. Under the new rates, the fee is $22,500 rather than $25,000 for a $2.25 million pro­ ject, and the fee is $74,375 instead of $70,000 for a $133 million project. No Child Left Behind: Failure is not an option by Mary McDonough Staff Writer In the words of federal No Child Left Behind legislation, failure is not an option. By the year 2014, all students in all schools in the United States must pass state proficiency tests in math and reading, ac­ cording to the new legislation. “Getting 100 percent of any group to do anything — is truly not possible to accom­ plish,” Delton Kellogg School Superinten­ dent Ron Archer said. “If the federal gov­ ernment can solve poverty, all students will have a chance to learn at the level (the leg­ islation) is after.” School districts across the U.S. are meet­ ing with staff and community members and spending numerous administrative hours trying to put in place the procedures neces­ sary to comply with the new federal law. Michigan schools are facing a double whammy. New “Education Yes” perform­ ance requirements by the state of Michigan are now going to encompass several areas of school performance in addition to scores on MEAP tests. Both laws are giving Michigan school districts fits. “It’s driving all of us a little bit batty try­ ing to figure out u-'w we’re going to meet all these mar • Archer said. His dis­ trict may net -*sign an administrative person to work strictly on the new assess­ ment requirements, he said. No Child Left Behind and Education Yes are “taking a tremendous amount of time away from education,” he said. Twenty DK teachers recently had to take time out of their class­ rooms to fill out Education Yes reports, he said. “It’s getting to the point they’re trying to hold everybody so accountable we can’t educate. It’s hurting students’ learning." Archer said of the additional student test­ ing required in the federal legislation, “you don’t put weight on a pig by weighing it every day. You’re taking children’s child­ hoods away by testing the tar out of them." Education critic Alfie Kohn, author of "The Schools our Children Deserve,” was quoted recently in “District Administra­ tion" magazine as saying, “The law should be named, ‘No Child Left Untested.’" Kohn said that “never before has the power of local school districts been usurped by the federal government to this extent. And never before has every state been required to test every student every year — an accel­ eration of the curren' testing fad that al­ ready has turned many of our schools into glorified test-prep centers.” Copies of the magazine article were passed out to those attending a special in­ formation session on No Child Left Behind held at the Barry Intermediate School Dis­ trict. The session is one of several being held locally to inform educators and the community of the new federal and state re­ quirements. At the Hastings School Board meeting last week, Chris Cooley, director of educa­ tional services for the Hastings school dis­ trict. and Pleasantview Principal Mary Vliek made presentations on Education Yes and No Child Left Behind. Documents they handed out included 40 pages of informa­ tion on what the legislation means to local districts. After their presentations, board member Eugene Haas said he was troubled that the legislation “holds disabled students to the same standards as regular students." Haas also asked if the new legislation signals “an end to social promotion.” Social promotion means passing a child on to the next grade so he or she can continue to be educated among his or her peers. Archer said some research studies show that social promotion isn’t a good thing; others say it is. Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel answered Haas by saying, “The whole reason for the ‘No Child Left Be- hind' name is because of the question you asked.” With the new legislation, Schoessel said, "it doesn't matter what condition a child is in — if he's poor, doesn't speak English, etc.” Regardless of a student's status as a minority or special needs child, Schoessel said, the legislation assumes that “every child needs to move ahead.” Schoessel said if schools socially promote a child to a higher grade and lhe child is unable to do the work a: the higher grade level, then "that's going to hold us back” — Le, that child's performance will be reflected in the entire school's No Child Left Behind per­ formance rating. If that rating is loo low, the school will face certain consequences set out in the legislation. See SCHOOLS, page 16 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that tha Mowing Is a summary of a proposed Ordinance which was received for first readmg by the Township Board ol the Charter Township ol Rutland at a regular meeting held on November 13, 2002. Therefore. Rutland Charter Township, Bany County, Mkftgan, ordains shr«l ba amended to reed as Mows: The amendment ot Section 104.2026 of toe Township Zoning Ordnance to regulate the size, number, location and manner of construction and de* play of signs In Roland Charter Townehip ae Mow 1042026 SIGNS A. Mart R is tw intoni of Ihie section to raguMa foe atze, number, loca­ tion and manner of constroction and dtopley of signs In Rutiand Charter Township. B. The purpose of foees regulations are to: 1. Protect the pubic heelh, safety and wotiarw. 2. Protect al zoning dstrtcts from visual chaos and dutter. tirmnaie Qisiracuons nazaraous to vencu>ar trenc. 4. Protect appropriately tanHtod uaagaa tan too many and loo larg-.- •5™ 5. Provide stay lor ta puta Io Mentfly premten and inetta- meta. C. Oatadona: prorldaa lor lay lanna aa Day apply lo Bia ntaanca. (2) Traffic control or directorial signs not to exceed throe (3) square feet in area or height (3) One (1) free standing or found sign with an area not Io exceed tweniy-tour (24) square toot or twenty (20) feet in height For business centers one (1) free stantfng toga wtih an area not to exceed twenty-four (24) square toet Hire (5) adtMone' 1. M at^ra must comply w«i ta BtaPng and BacMcai Codan 2. Sign ana. Tha am trial ba measured ta*i a aar0a. oonkuaa perimtar composed ol any aba^a Ira gaomatrtc Ague aMdr andcaaa Ba extreme train ol Ba adrMHng massage. togtota wdh Bahama. 1 lAxntaOonoINpnr a. No flashing. banking. intermittent or an on-end off typo ol square foot of sign area may be added lor each unR within foe buatoMO cantor, not to exceed one hundred (100) square toot b. 03: (1) One (1) wel sign facing each street or rood frontage. Not to H. wey. 2. An abandoned sign. 3. A sign imitating or resembling olHctai baffle or governmental signs 4. A flashing or intermittentty illuminating sign. 5. Moving tfgne. 6. Traitort or simRar obfeds used for advertising only. L Sign eeOMcs. Al eigne shal be set beck a minimum of ton (10) feet tram al lot Knee except that signs on any side bordering a pubic right-of-way shaR be minimum of one half (1/2) the required front twenty-four (24) square toot or twenty (20) toet In height For buoinaM centers one (1) Im storting algn wtih an area not to exceed forty (40) square toot Rve (5) additional square yard setback. J. Signs wtihm business, commercial or industrial areas, as defined in the -Highwey Advertising Ad of 1972" (1P72 PA 106) bordering Interstate highways, freeways or primary highways as defined in said Act M be regulated and oontroied by toe provtaiorw of toot of sign area moy be added tor each un« within the busi­ ness cantor, not to exceed one hundred (100) square toot, or foirty-two (32) toet in height C-4: c. (1) Ono (1) wati sign or free standng sign todng each street such. may bo a consolidated tenant sign identifying each ten­ io deltetad easy tram adjacent proper­ F. Exempted signs. The fotiowing signs are allowed in al zoning dte- removed aShki thkty (30) days ol written notes by Rutland Charter Townttip. 5. locetlon. In edtaon to lhe raqiAed estoeta (See Aitlde XVM) no Signs shal ba located whore. In Ba opinion ol Ba Zoning Admnstraior. I wff obstruct «8ta lor veNcukr or padeaetan ta­ lk. S. Ooctaadad signa. Any doubkr-aklad signs more than 12 Inches Martos* Svawstwo tnon'XXxsJ > —1E. ----*** apan wn oe consroerao signs. K. Pennts, edministreiion and enforcement: 1. Permit procedures: a. wnoen appacauon snao mciuoe tne towwing. (t)ABbBpta (2) Delta k> d*manabta Bw propowd algn. (3) Ccraart ol Sw ownar al rocord ol Bw praporty. (4) No sign ahaa bo OHctad until an application A approved. (5) The pormli review mey be ofimtaiedoa pan oteake pion review anrta apodal excopdon uee review. (2) Traffic control or directional signs wtih each sign not to exceed force (3) square toot am or height (3) One (1) free standing a ground sign with an area not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet or twenty (20) toet In height may bo permitted per industrial development and ty and roads 4. Makiavanoa. Al agna Hal ba makralnad to e ata oondbon. A Ngn whkii no longer aanoa Ba purpose lor wrikji Handed the! bo 2. Eqxratron. Approve! al e algn permit ahal expire one yeer tram Ha effective dele. toot in height L Review criteria. The Zoning Adminiatrelor or the Planning CommlBaion ahal beae action on Bia blowing criteria In addffion to any oBiar criteria ateawhere apaeffied. 1. The purpoee ol Bite ordtanco (Section 20.28 A). 2. Tha atenderde and criteria aa aat forth In Bill aacdon. 3. Each aign aha> ba ol a ahape. material, atyle. lata lypea and color appropriate for the UM. enhancing Io Bia premiMT and harmonioua with Bio naigliborhood. tricts without a oigr. permit provided al other appticabto require­ ments are met 1. CtoMrig. Ono (1) name piste not exceodhg two (2) square toot 2. BuHdtog numbers, Muting residential baitings. 3. Home occupations and homo baaed business. Ono (1) sign not exceeding four (4) square foot 4. -AG* District. One (1) algn not men Bien wgrii (8) square >ML 5. Temporary signs. «. Reel Mita Mie or Uss One (1) sign not Biceadng sight E. Permitted signs: 1. in foe AG. RE. RR. R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R4 (Mrtcto foe blow­ ing signs are authorized upon appticetion tor, end issuance of, a sign permit a. institutional identification for churches, schools, professional butitfnga, itc One (1) ground mounted free standing sign not esoeedtog tour (4) feet in height and one (1) wel sign foe aggregate of which shal not exceed thirty-two (32) square toot b. GoN courses, stabtoe, nurseries and sMtor open space activi­ ties may include one (1) wel sign or ground mounted free starving sign, not exceeding a sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet or eight (8) feet in height wRh two direction signs on the property not to exceed ton (10) square het or throe (3) feet in height. c. A subdivision may have one (1) ground mounted identification sign per entrance, not to exceed a sign rec of thirty-two (32) square feet or four (4) toot in height d. In the *AG* dtotrict a farm stand may mdude one (1) advertis­ ing sign not more than eight (8) square feet in sign area or four (4) feet in height e. Signs in any residential district shal not exceed six (8) toot in height. 2. In the *C* dtttricts the following signs are permitted tor each busi­ ness upon application for. and issuance of. a sign permit pursuant to Section 20.26. L C-1.02: a. (1) One (1) wall sign facing each street or road frontage. Not to exceed an area of thirty-two (32) square feet I Probated signs: 1. A private uae algn located on a pubic land or In a pubic rt^ikof- exceed an area of thirty-two (32) square toot except (a) commercial takings larger than 10.000 square toot may incmoo wel signs by ton (10) square toot tor each 1,000 square tool over 10,000 square tool not to exceed one hun­ dred (100) square toot (2) Two traffic control or drectionai signs not to exceed three (3) square toot in am or height (3) Ono (1) free standng or kxmd sign wifo an area not to exceed ant (4) Ona (1) Mboard par parcel aa a special use—not to exceed two hundred (200) square foot or thirty-five (35) Legal non-conforming status may be lost if: a. The sign is relocated or replaced. b. The structure or sixe of foe sign to abated. , c. The sign suffers more foen fifty (50) percerx damage or dete­ rioration. or road frontage. Such sign shal not exceed an am of twenty-four (24) square tool D. Stomtak' b. Arranged no Bat 2. (8)aquaratat. Property olher Sian reatanta-On, (1) algn not exceeding twelve (12) square leal b. Political. Signe nor excoarkng lour (4) square tat lor no! more Bien lody-live (45) deya bekn. nor men Bran Ian (10) days ata. me conclusion ol the poetical campaign. c. One (1) temporary end sign, not Io exceed taty-two (32) square leet. such as lor apodal events snd Miss ss defined m the ordtanco. Display ol any temporary svant sign shall be kmasd » 14 days in advance and the day ol the event. d Attattang tinge and banners Sts allowed m Be -C* District lor up lo three (3) days per month. RFFnOH I • EFFECTIVE DATE ANO REPEAL Thia onflnanca ahal taka effect eight (8) daya ata putataon. A8 ordinances or parte ol ordtoancee In conflict horeurtth are hereby rwpaalod. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Onflnanca wil be considered lor adoption by Bia Township Board at Its regular meet­ ing » be held at the Rutland Charter Townehip Hafl on February 12. 2003. commencing at 7:30 p.m. Thio notice la posted In compliance with PA 287 ol 1878 as amended (Open Meetings Act ). MCLA41.72a(2K3) and Bie Americans With DieNitaea Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township wffi provide noceasary auxiliary aids and services, such aa signers lor tie hearing impaired and audto tapes ol printed materials oaing considered at Bia meeting, io IndF viduta with disabilities at the meeting/bearing upon seven (7) days’ notes to Bio Rutland Charter Townehip Intflviduta with dieabailies requiring auxilary aids or services should contact the Rudend Cherier Townehip by writing or casing Bia Township. Afl irtaestoa parlkM an invited to be present at tie aforesaid tone 7. Mscell9f*ajs' a. Public signs identifying a neighbothood, district or communi­ and place to participate In ffiocusaion upon said Ordinance. 8. Gonmmenl signs. a. Emergency and warning signa. b. Traffic s^ns c Legal notxta. IcensM. permits required by lew. tyb. Historic plaques by non-profit organizations. c. Signs located to. viewing within the premises of the user. G. Non-conforming signs: 1. Signs authorized by a valid permit prior to adoption of this ordi­ nance. I ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 24fft Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (818) 94*4194 MIDDLEVILLE - Roderick Allen Tietz, age 68, of Middleville, died Monday, January 27, 2003 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He wu bom September 1, 1934 in Hastings, the son of Otto and Clan (Abbey) Tietz. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1953. Rod served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. He married Mary Lou Burd in April 18, 1959. His employment included, Middleville Engineering, E.W. Bliss Co., Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Goodyears, Hastings Area School bus driver, Stauffers Milk, an officer for the Hastings City Police Department for 27 yean, retiring in 1989. Rod wu a charter member and helped start the Barry County Sheriffs Posse, he wu active in the posse for more than 40 years. He wu also a charter member of the State Posse Association. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, camping, horseback riding and playing cuds with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister & husband, Virginia and Harold Sherry and brother, Donald Tietz. Surviving is his wife of 43 years, Mary Tietz of Middleville; children, Donald R. (Cindy) Tietz of Middleville, Gary A. (Deb) Tietz of Middleville. Liu (Steve) Vedder of Kentwood, Vicky (Bill) files of Hutings; grandchildren. Matthew files. Amanda files. Erica Hubka. Jason Tietz, Corey Tietz. Brighton Tietz, Alissa Tietz. Tiffany Tietz; sisters. Arlene (Gerald) Clark of Woodland, Geraldine Webb of Hutings, Barbra Endsley of Hutings; sister-in-law, Delores Hummell of Hutings. many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 30, 2003 from 6-8 P.M. a' the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 31, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at the ' Girrbach Funeral Home in Hutings. Chaplain Bill Medendorp officiating. Burinl will be at Yankee Springs Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 30. 2003 - Page 15 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER Howard E. Bergy M. Frances Shurlow HASTINGS - Mrs. M. Frances Shurlow. age 94. of Hastings, died Monday, January 27. 2003 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Shurlow was bom on June 14. 1908 in Baltimore Township. Barry County, the daughter of Gilbert & Anna Lee (Chase) Scott. She was raised in Baltimore Township of Barry County and attended the Striker School, graduating in 1926 from Hastings High School. She went on to receive her teacher’s certification from Barry County Normal. Later her degree in education from Western Michigan University. She was married to Clayton Shurlow on October 2. 1927. Mrs. Shadow's teaching career span 30 years before retiring from Middleville schools in 1973. Previous schools included Hastings Center School. Weeks School. Barney Mills School. Lee & Ban­ Schools in Remus, MI. and the Ellis School. She was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church. Quimby United Methodist Church, Barry County Retired Teachers. Barry County Farm Bureau, an avid reader and enjoyed traveling. Mrs. Shurlow is survived by her daughters, Pat Burd of Nashville, Dorothy (Gene) Flint of Hastings, Kathleen (David) White of Holly Springs, NC; son. Bob (SuAnn) Shurlow of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and five mat pnprt gran<lchfldn-n ^Prccedmgnerin death were her parents; her husband. Clayton on February 21. 1965; an infant daughter, Marilyn and sister. Gretchen Bumford. Visitation will be Friday. January 31. 2003 at 1:00 P.M. until service time at Wren Funeral Home. I Services will be held Friday, January 31. 2003 at 2:00 P.M. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Wendell Stine and Curt Solomon officiating. Burial will be at the Striker Cemetery. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor or Quimby United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. James W. Robertson MIDDLEVILLE - James W. Robertson, age 84. of Middleville, passed away. Jan. 26,2003 at Thomapple Manor. Hastings. Mr. Robertson was bom on Oct. 12.1918 in Middleville, the son of Charles and Zero Robertson. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1935. He was married to Betty M. Potts on Aug. 17.1940 at Middleville. In August of 2002 they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. For many years. Jim was a farmer who enjoyed field work. Later he was head of maintenance at the Vitroglass Corporation in Middleville. In 196) he purchased Lutz Plumbing, which then became Robertson Plumbing and Heating. He retired in the mid 1980’s and lie and his wife spent the next several years traveling in their fifth wheel trailer. He was a past member of the Middleville Lion’s Club. Jim’s greatest joys came in spending time with his family and working with his exca­ vation equipment. He is survived by his wife. Betty M. Robertson; two daughters, Sharon (Matthew) O’Donnell of Holland and Carolyn (John) Steensma of Middleville; one son, Jim (Marcie) Robertson of Middleville; nine grandchildren. Linda (Joel) Dalman. Stacy O’Donnell, Betsy Steensma, Tom Steensma. Renee (Luke) Haywood. Jimmy Robertson. Pete Cipponeri. Steve Cipponeri. Paul Cipponer; six great grandchildren; one brother. John (Maxine) Robertson of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Wednesday mom. is. Jan. 29. 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiate. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. CALEDONIA - Mr. Howard E. Bergy, age 82 of Caledonia, passed away unexpectedly of accidental injuries on Wednesday, January' 22.2003. He was preceded in death by his sister. Bernice Hurd and brother, Clifford Bergy. He is survived by his wife of 60 years. Marie; his children. Dean & Kathy Bergy of Kalamazoo, Gail & Daniel Rawlings; grandchildren. Michelle & Brett Bergy; brother. Keith & Jean Bergy; sister-in-law. Shirley Bergy; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E. Main, Caledonia on Saturday, February I, 2003 from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. and Sunday. February 2. 2003 from 2-4 P.M. Funend services for Howard will be held Monday. February 3. 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at Caledonia United Methodist Church. 250 Vine St., with Reverend Norman C. Kohns officiating. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Caledonia United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home in Caledonia. Ottis K. (Kaiser) Royer HASTINGS - Mrs. Ottis K. (Kaiser) Royer, age 88 of Hastings, died Tuesday, January 28. 2003 in Thomapple Manor. A private family burial has taken place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. A memorial service will be announced al a later date. The family is being served by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Kathleen L Franks BELLEVUE - Kathleen L. Franks, age 59, of West Kalamo Highway, Bellevue died Saturday. Jan. 25, 2003 at HayesGreen-Beach Hospital in Charlotte. Mrs. Franks was bom on May 25. 1943 in Hastings. She was raised in lhe Middleville area anifeauended schools, graduating in 1961 from Thomapple-Kellogg High School. She went on to attend Davenport College in Grand Rapids where she received her Secretarial Associates Degrees. She was married to Virgil L. Franks on March 17,1971. She was employed at the former Orchard Industries in Hastings and 10 years as sec­ retary for Hex-Fab Corporation in Hastings. In her younger years she participated in 4-H; choir and band in high school, enjoyed music and playing the piano; dancing, ceramics, sewing, cooking and gardening. Mrs. Franks is survived by her husband. Virgil; son. Andrew V. Franks and his com­ panion Beth Balcom of Bellevue: brother, Richard (Jean) Stager of IT idleville; sis­ ters, Patricia Porteous of California. Ann (Frank) Bolton of Hastings and Jean (John) Dusseau of Kentucky; nieces and nephews. Services was held Wednesday, Jan. 29. 2003 at Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville with Pastor Glenn Branham officiating. Burial was at Hillside Cemerery-Kalamo, ML Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. William (Bill) Gross ASTORIA. OR - William (Bill) Gross, age 72, of Astoria. OR, died Jan. 11, 2003 in Astoria, OR. William was bom Jan. 3, 1930 to Leslie «*nd Faith Gross in Casnovia Township. MI. Mr. Gross grew up and attended schools in Michigan. He served in the U^. Army as a combat engineer. Bill was a Moose mem­ ber in Michigan. In 1985 he retired from E.W. Bliss in Hastings, MI. Bill married Gloria Matzen, his wife of 33 years, on Nov. 28,1968. She proceeded him in death in June 2002. He was a member of the Lions Club in Astoria. Bill volunteered for the Lions eye bank. He enjoyed golf, hunting, reading and the ocean. Bill is survived by his daughters. Debbie Gardener of Sheradon. MI and Diane Hammond of Charlotte. MI: sons. David Gross of Lowell, MI and Dan Gross of Lansing, Ml; step daughter, Sharon Matzen of Astoria. OR; step-sons. Chuck Matzen of Sparta. MI and Jim Matzen of Astoria. OR. 15 grandchildren and seven great grand­ children. A memorial service will be held at I p.m. Feb. 1. 2003 at Hastings Baptist Church. Services will be given by Pastor Jim Houseman. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lions Club International. Arrangemen’' were made by HughesRansom Mortuary, Astoria, OR. 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF ___ SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL LOUDON. TN - Loren Paul Boyes of Loudon. TN; formerly of Lansing, age 88. passed away on Sunday, Jan. 26. 2003. at Fort Sanders Park West Hospital in Knoxville. Tennessee. Loren was bom in Hastings. Michigan on January 2. 1915. the son of Ada and David Boyes. He graduated from Hastings High School jn 1933 and attended Michigan State University. He was a gifted athlete, lettering in football, track and baseball while in high school, and was selected as an al I-conference quarterback during his senior year. He married his high school sweetheart, Horence Westerlind, in 1936 and they were married for 59 years until her passing in 1995 Loren was a World War II veteran. He served in the Pacific Theater and Korea and participated in the battle of Okinawa where he was a Tech Sergeant (TEC 4) in the 713 Tank Battalion (flame thrower). Loren returned to Lansing following the war and worked in retail sales in the lumber business for many years. In 1964. Iw joined the City of Lansing as a Property Assessor for Commercial and Residential Property, a position he held until his retirement in 1975. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman all his life. He was also an active sports enthusiast and enjoyed softball, golf and bowling. He was a member of the Builder's and Contractor’s Bowling League in Lansing for over 50 years. f Lorch was preceded in death by his wife. Horence Marie Westerlind. He is survived by his son, Terry Boyes and wife Margaret of Loudon, TN and daughter. Sue Dahlsuom and husband Howard of Williamsloq, Ml. Grandchild­ ren: Kerry Rouse, Troy Rouse and wife Betty of Lansing. Ml, Scott Boyes of Asheville. NC. and Heather Anderson and husband Chad of Phoenix. AZ. Great­ grandchildren: Kevin Rouse, Ronald Rouse. James Rouse and Kevin Kaltrider, all of Lansing. Also. Dane and Brielle And­ erson of Phoenix. AZ. . A funeral service will be held at noon on Friday. Jan. 31. at the Estes-Leadley Great­ er I arising Chapel. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The fami­ ly will receive friends at lhe funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 pjn. Thursday. Memorials may be made in Loren’s name to: The Child Advocacy Center (a non-prof­ it agency serving severe sexually and phys­ ically abused children), P.O. Box 928, Lenoir City, Tennessee 37771. Notice Of Mortgage Foractoaure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry D. Miller, a single man (original mortgagors) to Equilirst Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 22. 2002, and recorded on April 5, 2002 in Uber Document 1077785 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Fime Loans. Inc., Assignee by an assignment dated March 26. 2002. which was recorded on October 14. 2002. in Uber Document 1089403. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE AND 55/100 dollars ($70,763.55). including interest at 10.350% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m., on March 6. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Village Lots 78 and 79 o» O.A. Phillip’s Third Addition to the Village of Nashville according to the recorded plat thereof Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in wnich case the redemption penod shall be 30 days ’mm the date ol such sale. Dated: January 30. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 Rte *200311417 Team X (2/20) Fine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment District No. 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, having resolved its intention to proceed on petitions filed with the Township to make certain public improvements consisting ofthe application ofherbicidc treatments for the eradication or control of aquaic weeds and plants in Fine Lake (the Improvements") in the Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and against which ail or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: Fine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment District No. 2 Luts and Parcels Numbered: 009-019-001-00.002-00.003-00.004-00.006-00.007-00.008-00 009-029-002-00.008-00,0 15-00,016-00,017-00.018-00.019-00.020-00,021 -00.022-00,024-00. mx All AA 009-030-001 -00.002-00.003-00,004-00,005-00.006-00.006-10.007-10.009-20.013-00,015-00. 022-00,025-06.026-00, 140-14,140-15.030-20. 150-20 009-050-002-00,003-00,004-00,004-10.004-20,005-00,005-10,005-20,005-40,006-00.007-60. 008-00.009-00.009-10.010-00.011-00 009-065-006-00,008-00,009-00.01 1-00,012-00,013-00,014-00.015-00,016-00.017-00.018-00, 019-00,021-00.022-00,031-00.032-00,033-00,034-00.035-00 009-075-001-00,003-00.005-00.006-00,007-00.008-00.009-00.010-00.011-00.012-00.014-00, 015-00,016-00,017-00,018-00,019-00,020-00.021 -00.022-00,023-00,024-00.028-00,031-00, 035-00,036-00.037-00,038-00,039-00.040-00 a 009-090-0014)0,0024)0,004-00,0054)0,006-00,007-00,0084)0.010-00.011-00.0144)0.015-00. 017-00,018-00,020-00,024-00.032-00,035-00,036-00.0374)6.0384)6 009-100-001-00,002-00.004-00,005-00.006-00,007-00,008-00,011-00 009-130-001-00.002-00.002-10.006-00,007-00.008-00.008-10,010-00.011-00,012-00. 013-00. 015-0U, 016-00,018-00.020-00,021-00,022-00,023-00.024-00.025-00 009-135-001-00.003-00,004-00.005-00.006-00.007-00.008-00,009-00.0104)0.012-00.013-00. 014-00.015-00.016-00.018-00.019-00.020-00 009-140-001 -00.002-00,004-00.005-00,006-00.007-00.008-00.009-00,010-00.011 -00.012-00 009-145-003-00.004-00.005-00.006-00 009-150-001-00,002-00,003-00.004-00.005-00,006-00.007-00.008-00.010-00.011-00.012-00, 013-00.014-00,015-00.016-00.017-00.018-00,021-00.0224)6 009-155-001-00.003-00. 004-00.006-00. 008-00. 009-00 009-175-001 -00.002-00,003-00.004-00.005-00.006-00.007-00.008-00.009-00,010-00.011-00. 012-00. 013-00.014-00.015-00,016-00,017-00. pi8-00.019-0C 009-180-0014)0 009-215-001-00.002-00.003-00.004-00,005-00.007-00.008-00,009-00.010-00,011-00.012-00. 013-00,014-00.016-00.017-00.018-00.019-00,020-00,023-00,024-00.025-00,029-00,030-00, 031-00 009-220-001-00,002-00.003-00,004-00,006-00.007-00,008-00,009-00.0104)0.011-00.012-00, 014-00.0154)0. 016-00.017-00.0184X), 0194)0. 020-00,0214X). 023-00.024-00.0264X). 0274)0. 028-00,029-00,03 1 -00.033-00,034-20 . NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth lhe relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. Pursuant to the resolution of the Township Board adopted on January 8,2003, the exits of the Improvements are to be periodically redetermined on a yearly basis in accordance with the resolution. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 12,2003, AT 7:30 O’CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, 13641 S M-37 HIGHWAY. BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, IN SAID TOWNSHIP.TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk al the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Dated: January 8, 2003. June Doster, Clerk Township of Johnstown �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 30. 2003 SCHOOLS, from page 14 No child left Behind: Failure is not an option According to the District Administration magazine article, “the main purpose of the law is to close the achievemen t gap among different students, to see students reading at their grade level... and increase the num* ber of disadvantaged and minority students attending and graduating from college." To dose that achievement gap. No Child Left Behind requires schools to not only use state standardized achievement tests to test all students in grades three through eight in math and reading, but also to break down those scores according to whether students belong to a particular racial or eth­ nic group, come from low-income families, Those schools who don't meet adequate yearly progress the fourth year must con­ tinue the corrective measures from the year before and also a) replace relevant staff, b) implement a new curriculum, c) provide more teacher training, d) appoint an outside expert to advise the district on school im­ provement, e) extend the school year or day, and f) restructure the internal organi­ zation of the school. Those schools who have not made ade­ quate yearly progress for five years in a row must continue the previous years’ cor­ rective action and take at least one of the following actions: a) reopen as a charter are disabled, have limited English profi­ ciency or are migrant students. Scores will then be compared to sec if each class tested has met No Child Left Be­ hind proficiency requirements and also if subgroups within that dass have met profi­ ciency requirements (subgroups being stu­ dents who are poor, belong to a minority, are disabled, can’t speak English very well or are migrants.) The No Child Left Behind legislation re­ quires that 95 percent of all students be tested. A certain percentage of students in each dass must achieve “proficiency" on the standardized tests before the school can be determined to be making “adequate yearly progress." If any classes or subgroups of those sub­ groups do not meet No Child Left Behind proficiency requirements, the entire school will be considered to have not achieved adequate yearly progress. For example, if a group of low-income children in a fourth grade fail to achieve adequate yearly progress, then even though the entire group of fourth-graders collectivcly may have achieved adequate yearly progress, the school won’t be considered to have made adequate yearly progress. Each class within a school has to have at least 30 students in a subgroup in order for that sub­ group's scores to be separated out from the entire class score. Not making adequate yearly progress carries increasingly harsh penalties. Those schools who fail to make “ade­ quate yearly progress" two years in a row have to produce a two-year school im­ provement plan, allow parents to transfer their children to other schools, and allocate 10 percent of federal Title 1 funds to teacher training. Those schools who fail to achieve ade­ quate yearly progress three years in a row must continue the corrective measures be­ gun the year before and also provide sup­ plemental services to those students who are not achieving well on the tests. Such services could be after-school or Saturday academic programs, Vliek said. school, b) replace all or most of relevant school staff, c) contract with an outside en­ tity to operate the school, d) have the state take over the school district, and e) undergo any other restructuring that makes “funda­ mental reform.” The worst part of schools attempting to achieve adequate yearly progress is that each year, the standard of proficiency goes up. Beginning this school year, school dis­ tricts have 12 years to move all groups of students to a “proficient" level. The beginning proficiency level is 47 percent of students proficient in elementary math, 38 percent proficient in elementary reading, 31 percent proficient in middle school math and 31 percent proficient in middle school reading. Each year after that the percent of stu­ dents achieving proficiency in math and reading has to increase until, by the year 2014, everyone tested has achieved profi­ ciency on the standardized tests. That means that if 30 students whose scores from a certain subgroup in a school continually fail to score at or above the level considered “proficient,” then an entire school could eventually be subjected to takeover by the state and/or loss of its en­ tire staff and administration. ‘ These are very lofty goals," Vlick told the Hastings School Board last week. Vliek said the legislation is clearly tar­ geted toward “your academically neediest in school who don’t show success on the MEAPs or other school tests." Cooley said after the meeting that legis­ lators may have to take another look at the legislation further on down the road and do some revision of required outcomes. “This is how the law’s written now,” he said. “Who knows if they’re going to look at where we are in 2008 and make some changes." The new legislation does not only affect .«hdent performance and testing. It requires that all teachers be certified in the subjects they are teaching by 2005­ 2006. I.E., a teacher with a math degree cannot be teaching English. While this requirement won’t have much of an impact in Hastings, Cooley said, schools in Detroit and other areas might be more affected because they have more teachers not teaching in their major or working under emergency certification . The legislation also requires that all paraprofessional staff being paid with fed­ eral Title I funds have at least two years of college or pass a qualifying state test. Title 1 funds are primarily distributed to school districts to pay for math and reading pro­ grams for at-risk students. Title 1 parapros would be doing such things as acting as a reading instruction assistant to Title 1 read­ ing teachers. “No Child Left Behind is going to force a lot of parapros out of the industry," Archer said. “It’s not going to be as easy io get parapros in the future.” It’s also not go­ ing to be as easy to pay for them, he said. Those who invest in two years of college aren’t going to want to work at cunent pre­ vailing rates for parapros. he said. There is no money in the No Child Left Behind legislation for increasing salaries of parapros or doing a lot of other things re­ quired of school districts. The new legislation is only 60 percent funded. Archer said. A separate bill spells out funding for the program, and while there are more Title 1 funds allocated, addi­ tional money for professional development, and other increases in funding, many sec­ tions of the act read “Unfunded," Archer said. “The federal government put more money into it," Vliek said, “but still not what the law is written for. The people who wrote (the legislation) wanted to put $7 bil­ lion more into it." But Congress only allo­ cated an additional $1 billion, she said. “Most of the (additional) money goes to places like Detroit and Grand Rapids" whose school districts have certain pro­ grams for at-risk children, she said. Even more incredible goals are set with the new legislation. The new act says “all students will graduate from high school" but doesn’t say how individual districts are supposed to keep kids in school when at See SCHOOLS, page 19 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Farming activities conducted in toe common open space in such a provide written comments on foe prelminafy ske pton. 9. The Pfenning Commission total hold a pubic hearing on too Inal Open manner as to not pose a nuisance or hazard to residents. Space Preservation Communky devotopmant plan. A Development Requirements. 10. Upon approval of the final Open Space Prsisrwtion Community 1. Ownership and Control The proposed Open Specs Prorervation in the Charter Township cl Rutend, commencing at 7:30 p.m. development pton by toe Planning Commtotoon, toe pton total bo sub­ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE toet toe propoeed Items to be con­ Community development shal be under a single ownership. 2 General Approval Standards. In addition to specific standards set forth mitted to the Township Board for its approval. sidered al this pubic hearing Include toe folowing, in summary: F. Use and Prooorvmloa ot Common Open Space and Namm! 1. The amendment of toe introductory paragraph of Article XXII. Section In this Section, shal also be reviewed as set forth in ...•eteon2022 and as a apecM exception use und* Season,Z^ti. 1042200 of too Township Zoning OnJnanco to read axtokowr , * - ■■ ----- .'.-.I -.t-: of open space tends, or their use tor otherThan Mrnensxxiai otanoeros. me loaowing omensKmai stanoaras snas A nonconforming structure may be continued provided II remetao otoerapply to reskteotial parcels and condominiums unis in Open Space recreation, conservation or agricultural use by tote owners) total be wtoe lawful. A nonconforming structure shal not be enlarged or ottered to prohibited. any way, which increases Its degree of nonconformity. Degree of noncon­ 1 Preservation Communities: 2 Al dwekngs and accessory structures shal be located oi tooto one a) Setbacks. formity shal include increasing toe extent of too nonconfomsty and/or hundred (100) toet from any lakes, ponds, rivers, or streams. A road­ i) In Open Space Preservation Communities, the folowing minimum expandng toe area or volume of too portion of toe structure that is noncon­ way may bo placed within one hundred (100) feet of lakes, ponds, yards she! be provided: forming. If a nonconforming structure is moved it shal thereafter conform to rivers, or streams area only wtih the approval of toe Planning Front yard sefoedc 25 feet too regulations for toe Met In which k to located after I is moved. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that foe Planning Commission of toe Charter 6. Township of Rutland wB holda pubic hearing on February 19.2003, at toe RuRsnd Chatter lbwnship Hal. 2461 Hsato Road, Hastings, Michigan, wfth- 2 The amendment of Article XVIII, Section 104.1800, to remove subooction (a) wider toe Schedule at Regulations vfokfo states Tor pitted lot in toe AG dtotiict. toe minimum psroei size shal be one acre and toe minimum lot width shal be one hundred 9fty (150) tost, with toe *RR* Notice CM Mortgaoa Forectomre Sato THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MAJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Oetauh haa been made In the condtoona of a mortgage made by Joaaph A. Robineoa and Patricia M. Robinson, husband and w6e (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated January 6. 1999, and recorded on January 12. 1999 InJUber Document f 1023571 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 35/100 doSara ($121.979.35). including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Has«nga, Mi. at 1 DO PM. on February 27.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, Barry County. Michigan, and mo described as: the Southwest 1 /4 of the Northwest IM of Section 8, Town 1 North. Rango 9 West Atoo that part of the Sou* t/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West lying Easterly ot the centerline ot Ftoria Road, atoo known as County Road 603, except com­ mencing at the southeast comer of the plat of Smith's Acres, thence South degrees 32 minutes East along the contoritoe of Horta Road 430 toet for the true piece of beginning, thence North 67 degrees 28 minutes East 435.6 toot, thence South 22 degress 32 minutes East 500 toet. thence South 67 degrees 28 minutes West 435.6 toot to the said centorfno of Ftoria Road, thence North 22 degrees 32 minutes West 500 foot to the place of beginning, atoo a parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North. Rango P West, described as. commencing at the Southeast comer (point E) of the plat of Smith's Acres as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Pago 10; thence South 22 degrees 32 minutes East, along the contoritoe of Ftoria Rood 430 foot to the true piece of begtontog; thence North 67 degrees 28 minutes East 435.6 foot; thence South 22 dogroes 32 minutes East shq toot; thence South 67 degrees 28 minutes West 435.60 foot to said centerline of Fioria Road; thence North 22 degrees 32 minutes West, along oeto centerline 500 toot to the place of begtontog. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sa!o. Dated: January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Su..e 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Filo *200310143 pub dates: (1/23)-(2/13) ToamF Educators from Hastings and Delton are pictured during a ‘No Child Left Be­ hind' informational session at the Barry Intermediate School District. Delton Kel­ logg School Superintendent Ron Archer (front, second from right) says the new legislation is "an unfunded federal mandate* that comes at a time when schools are facing serious budget cuts. standards applying to toe lot coverego and yard setbacks.* 3. The amendment of Articto a. Section 104301 of too Townstap Zoning Ordinance, to add the fokowing defined terms In alphabetical order. Afusted Rsrato Acreage: Shal mean too acreage of a psroei tnat remains after the primary conservation area has been deducted. ASactedStogtoFam^DwstotFShal mewi a retodsnsal sbuctore, otoer than a manufactured housing unit, designed for and consisting of up to uommtwon ano me i ownsnip Doara. Roar yard sefoecfc 30 toot 5. ■ «w opw apaca land, an common lands oanad JoMy by an aaaoSide yard sofoedc 10 tost (25 toet tor comer lots) dabon o, group. t>a aopicani and ■■ aubaaquanl oanan ital a<M>(i) Accessory buttings shal have toe same setbacks, except that the Wu ngMn and maMah a iMM lag* anby; maybeabonayear yard may be reduced to 20 feet oanar*s asaooMon. a condomnkim aaaocMon or omar orgmizaSon K) Open Specs Preservation Communities that Indude attached units accaptttto Io tia IbansNp aNch M aaauma roaponaMfr lor Im shal be exempted from side yard requirements pertaining to pnaanmtan ol common open apaoa. (tieoBng unis attached to one another. b) Lot or Parcel Wktih and Arse. The folowing minimum parcel a General Dawtopmenr SMnOMe. The Mooing oWMM ehel be obeamd in the pnperMon ol en Open Space Preeervafcn area and wktih standards shal be appiod in an Opan Space Comnwby deweiopment Preservation Community devotopmant 1. sung. Oaebng unts ehei be caroMy tWd and tMgned Io ecnan M.000 IOO AMMWWiM 2 Unea Am <R*> <0.000 IM 100 40.000 IM tour (4) reektorttoi dwekng units. Ouster Shal mean a grouping of reaidantiai dwekngs arranged In com­ pfiance with toe terms ot this ordnance. Common Open Space: Shal mean land within an open space preserva­ tion development or PUD which to not indhriduaiy owned and which may Dtartrt AC Aim BE MOOD BX 10.000 designod and intended for separate use and ownerstvp. Condominium Project Shal mean a pton or project consisting of not toss than two (2) condominium units established in conformance with Act 59 B-l of land under consideration. Duplex: See Dwekng. two-tamfiy. Master Deed. The condominium document recording the condominium project Nature/ Ftoefurer Erasing land forms, indgsnous vegetation, water tod­ ies, weftmds. widkto habitat and vistas. Nationaf Featores inventory: A dstalsd, writton analysis of a given ske and a listing ol toe natural features found foereon. Nanni Features Ranking: An ordering ol a natural features inventory. Open Space Community or Open Space Preservation Development Shal mean a residential development of land arranged and developed so as to preserve not toss tten fifty percent (50%) of lhe adjusted parcel area in permanent open space. Primary Conservation Arer Land which includes bodies of water, regu­ lated wetlands. ponds, takes, streams, lands within a 100-yeer koodptoin. permanent easements and covenants tost restrict development Rflcnsafona/ Uses. Waking and hiking treks, picnic areas. wktoto pre­ serves, chkdren's play areas, greenways and Sneer parks. Rural and Scenic Easement A common area within a condominium sub* dMsion or a permanent easement granted to the Township or an noproved conservancy. /ownhouse. A bukdtog consisting of five (5) or more attached single fam­ ily dwekngs. Undeveloped State: A natural state preserving natural resources, natural ■ ■ JUmb 4 Ltaa WaH^ W.OOO homaa from c*Ma vantage pointe tahenmnr poeaMe ZSaniiiiySewerlfedherpubecimmaryaewerorprtwOeeenaeryeew. en ere provided w«>n the development, el pradalone lor rortew and (■« *1 WeWt <»—7 1*5 nmo no l*S •0.000 no shal mast M nquinme<as d eta asny Cotrty Ontn OommHoner lor nmtssvng Momtvnw vWtin ths dewSopmsnL 4 Sspec Syanm. SMI My comply w» M nquinmsnB ol tw Berry Carty HssMi Deportment as may apply Io sHng end devatopnart d 3. not be subdivided. Condominium: Shan mean that portion of a condominium project of the Pubic Acts of 1978. Dentofjc Shal mean toe total number of dwelling units divided by too area Wait B4 M TJOO 100 6M0O IM *0,000 1*5 M.M0 IfO 70 MBOO ns *s^o 1*1 *0.000 no 70 2BK0 IM 45JOO 1*5 60,000 IK no n»so 140 J0A00 1*0 w approval by the Township must bo Monad. Ssomnaw. An Open Space Pneansfon CommunAy dewtapamrt onMs anaMSer tnasmant end depoeai5 PrtarloConaeucSon. Al nqdndapprasatosIMbeanpModplerlo c) Ouster Size and Isolation. A duster may not exosod twelve (12) dwoing unis and dusters shal bo separated from one another and from adjoining developments by a minimum of one the start d any coneouctton 6. Performance Guarantees Tha Townehip may nqdn On pooling d a hundred fifty (150) toot of common open space. d) Common Open Space Arae. Common open space may not eon d He prapoaad opan apace oommtrtty. 7. Mnm Amendments A minor change may ba approved by de Zoning Adrwaetmur who shea notty the Henning Comrneenn d dm minor change and that euch change doee nd ruti ala moly change me bode constitute less than fifty percent (50%) of toe adjusted parcel acreage. e) Departures from Standards. The Planning Commission may recommend and too Township Board may approve departures from toe standards sat forth in subparagraphs 20.29, D. 3, (a) through (d) where the apphcani demonstrates that a propoeed Open Space Preservation Community wN indude features or design techrJques that achieve foe objectives of such stan­ performance bond a irnvocabla tenor d cndl Io aoeun die cornpla. deergn a a>er the andlone mquM by tie CommUton. e. Suitable Name The appacant wte give etc devdopmoni e euaarte nemo. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordnance. Zoning Map. Land Um Han. and Land Um Han Map d dm TownaNp may ba trammed al the Townehip Haa al anytime during regular buaheM han on any day Saeed pubk and bgd hdideya tram and after He putaceaon dards. 4. Density Standards The total number of residential dwekng uratsdlhts Notice and ima and ndudng the day de* pubic hearing, and may permitted in an Open Space Preservation Community may be up to further be exammod al the pubic hearttg lo demmane tw OMCtnaaaed 125% of foe number provided by the base density as slowed in foe underlying zoning (tistrid. 5 Rural and Scenic Easement A rural and scenic easement shal be incorporated into an Open Space Preservation Community consist­ the eloremenOonod manors. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thst ths Townehip Homing Commbsion rossnes ths right to modly or aisr any d do propoeed amendments M or Mowing the aknmendonod put*: hearing and lo mate Is racommendaliorw acradnpy Io I* Township Board. Writun comnw* wft be recarved trom any imeraaMd persons concern­ public roads £ Open Space Pmoorvodon Community Development Reviovr ing the propoeed tert amendment by Bag same ate the ftdand Charier Townslep Cterir al de Towner* Had at any eme during regular buainaM Process. The blowing steps shal be completed to implement an hours up Io de date d de hearing d February ig, 3003. and may tamer open space community. ing of a natural ares located paralei to and abutting any existing features, or scenic or wooded condtions Wstiand Aegutetoct Shal heve the same meening as set torto in Act 451 1. Preliminary development Administrator. Zoning be rocaived by me Ptanmng Commmaion al said public hearing. Tha notee is posted in compiance wdh RA 2S7 d 1970 as amended of the Public Acte of 1994. as amended. 4. The amendment of Article XX. General Provisions. of the Township Zoning Ordinance. to add the blowing Section 1042029. 2 The applicant shal than complete a site analysis and prepare a detailed site inventory including a narrative description ot the site. 3. The applicant shal identify common open space areas in foe order oi (Open Heatings Act). MCLA41.72a(2X3) and the Americans W» 2029. Open Space Preeervatfon Community. A. Purpose. The purpoaa of an Open Space Preservation Community e thek importance to the protection of foe overall natural features of lhe site and Ito immedate vicinity. 4. Common open space may not constitute less than 50% of the adjust­ ed parcel acreage. 5. Potential bmkting sites shal bo identified r areas outside foe common open space areas. 6. The roods and trails system to serve foe potential bulking sites shal be established. The road system shall comply with the terms of this to preserve toe rural character of Rutland Township whfe permitting reeaonabie use of toe land consistent wito toe Master Land Use Plan. & Open Space ProcemUon Development Option. Wtovn the AG. RE. RR. R-1. R 2 and R-3 Districts, a landowner shall have the option to develop land located outside a platted or condominium subdvision in accord with the terms of this section. C. Permitted Usee. An Open Space Preservation Community may mdude the foltowing land uses: 1. Detached single family dweflmgs. 2. Attached single family dwekngs which shal not exceed tour (4) dwekng units in one bunding. 3. Accessory buildings 4. Common open space. 5. Recreational uses. review with lhe Township Zoning Ordnance and the Township's private road ordnance. 7. A prsimiwry Me plan shea be prepared wtveh shal ftuseato me pro­ posed praied layout ndudmg me common opan space, scenic ease cents, tra*. IMdng seas, road syswms. tot a condanrMn roes 3 The pralminary sea plan and the srle analysis with aH overlays shal be praaerMd to me Zoning Admnstraior and ma Towns!* Hanner tor review and comment. WNhm 30 days ol suOmsson ol al required v Voiiwbon, the Zonmg Adnvmstralor and the Township Planner shall OaaM«sAct(*t>A) Rutland Charter Township war prarfdo nsreoMry roesonwHs audary arts and serwee. such aasignea tor the hearing impelred and sudo tapM olpnn*dmalenalst»ngccnsidoredatmemee<tog.tolndvtduelewtmdeattlam at the meeeng'hearing upon seven (7) days'nofc, to me rUOend Owner Township, tndvtduds wtm dsabMtoa raqurmg autfwry aide or sanMe should cooed the Rutend Chow Towner* by wrttog or caatag the Township Al interested persons are mailed to be present tor comments and sug­ gestions al tha put*c twarng RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHP PLANMNG COMIRSSION Rutland Charter Townehip Hal 2461 Heath Road Haadnge, Ml 46066 (269)6464114 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 30. 2003 - Pag* 17 SCHONDELMAYER, from page 1 He also pleaded guilty Friday in Macki­ nac County to one count of illegally killing a beat on Sept. 27, 2000, while two other counts related to deer were dismissed, ac­ cording to Mackinac County District Court in St. Ignace. Barry County Judge Gary Holman sen­ tenced Schondelmayer Tuesday to serve 90 days in jail with the last 60 days suspended if he pays a $200 fine and $1,000 restitu­ tion to the Department of Natural Re­ sources on each of the seven counts. Schondelmayer, 52. will be on probation for one year, during which time he must pay the $8,400 in assessments, according to court records. In Mackinac County, Schondelmayer was ordered to pay another $1,500 in resti­ tution and was placed on probation until April 30. He has also been ordered not to hunt be­ tween now and the end of 2005. Barry County Assistant Prosecutor David Banister said Schondelmayer admit­ ted to taking more deer than he was sup­ posed to as he entered his guilty pleas. Ban­ ister confirmed that he did not object to Schondelmayer serving his sentence in two parts. “He went in yesterday and he gets out Feb. 14 and then he goes in again Feb. 25 and serves the balance of his sentence,” said Banister Wednesday. Banister said Schondelmayer’s attorney, Richard Zambon, requested the jail time ar­ rangement to allow his client an opportu­ nity to handle a “prior business commit­ ment." Schondelmayer is producing the second annual Barry County Home Show Feb. 21­ 23 at the Barry County Expo Center where one police official said Schondelmayer earns “half his annual income” and “they want him to be able to pay his fines and costs.” Banister said be did not know the request for the two-part jail term was going to be requested until the hearing began. United States Fish and Wildlife Officials also are investigating Schondelmayer for allegedly taking a black bear illegally in Colorado Oct. 20, 2001, using the name and tag (license and permit) numbers of an­ other Barry County man who has not been charged. Federal agents, along with Colorado Di­ vision of Wildlife Game Warden Dan Miller, raided Schondelmayer’s home July 17 and recovered remains of the life-size, mounted bear, skull, photos, hunting dia­ ries, notebooks and other papers relating to his hunting activities in Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming, according to a copy ol the federal search warrant. The investigations began when Colora­ do’s Operation Game Thief tip line re­ ceived a report that Schondelmayer had violated a multi-state compact by taking the bear while his license was revoked in the member states due to a previous elk viola­ tion in Montana. Miller said in July that the tip was re­ ceived a “month or two back," prior to a July 6 party Schondelmayer held to cele­ brate the return of his “Boone and Crock­ ett” black bear from the taxidermist. Charges are pending in United States District Court in Denver, said Miller last week. “It’s so expansive that each party has to be careful what they do,” said Sgt. Wade Hamilton of the Michigan DNR’s Special Investigations Division in an Aug. 12 inter­ view. “We’ve investigated the harvest of several animals in the western states." The compact requires that if a person is convicted of a fish and game crime in one of the member states and his or her license is revoked, that revocation applies to all of the states in the compact. According a report by Michigan DNR Det. John Jurcich of the Wildlife Resources Protection Unit, the Mackinac County black bear, hide and skull were seized un­ der Schondelmayer’s consent during a sec­ end raid on his home Sept. 24 by the Michigan DNR. “Members of the Michigan DNR ob­ served numerous photos, records and ani­ mal mounts at the residence and among items seized by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service," Jurcich reported. Items seized by the USFWS and later by the Michigan DNR included one yellow notebook page, a buck whitetail deer hunt­ ing ledger listing deer from 1977 to 2001, six sets of photographs marked 1998,1999, 2000 deer and bear, 12 loose photographs of deer and Schondelmayer, one photo­ graph of a black bear and Schondelmayer dated September 2000, and seven photo al­ bum pages containing 16 photos of whitetaii deer. The DNR also seized from Schondel­ mayer’s home one crossbow, scope and sling, 14 deer skulls with antlers which are year dated and numbered with a marker, four Michigan deer license tags issued to (woman) attached to four, skull/antler sets. Jurcich reported the tags were from 1995 and 1996. “During the service of this warrant (July 17) and subsequent review of (evidence) it became apparent that a large number of il­ legal deer had been killed by Schondel­ mayer in the state of Michigan,” Jurcich re­ ported. One ledger seized by authorities detailed the taking of 63 whitetaii bucks, mostly in Michigan, from 1977 to 2001. “This ledger further documented many Michigan over limits of whitetail bucks,” he said, noting that by law, hunters are only allowed no more than two antlered bucks per year and that one of those bucks must possess at least four antler points on one side. He said the evidence suggests that Schondelmayer killed at least 10 whitetail bucks over the legal Michigan limit during the 1999, 2000 and 2001 archery and fire­ arms seasons. He also was accused of illegally main­ taining a deer blind in Moran Township in Mackinac County. LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent’s Trust CARL GRASHUIS TRUST NO. 1 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Carl Grashuis. who lived at 4396 Coats Grove Road. Hastings in Barry County. Michigan died January 4. 2003 Creditors ot the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent and the trust described below win be forever barred unless presented to Edith M. Grashuis and Ann Mane Davis, Trustees ol the Carl Grashuis Trust No. 1. dated June 1. 1983. as amended. 818 127th Avenue. Shelbyville, Ml 49344, within 4 months after the date of publication ol this notice. January 23. 2003 Foster Zack & Lowe. P.C. Everett R Zack (P22675) P.O. Box 27337 Lansing. Ml 48909-7337 (517)706-5780 Edith M. Grashuis and Ann Marie Davis 4396 Coats Grove Road 818 127th Avenue Hastings. Ml 49058 Shelbyville. Mi 49344 (1/30) NOTCE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board ot Appeals will conduct a public hearing tor the folowing: Case Number V-1-2003 • Leslie McCowan Location: 243 W. Hickory Rd., in Section 30 of Johnstown Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a variance to add a 24x24-11 attached garage and a 24 5x48.7-ft sec­ ond story to an existing home that is too dose to the side lines (2-ft and 5-ft), the minimum is 6-ft. in the RL-1 zoning district. Case Number V-2-2003 - Dennis A Coffeen Pow*IL Location: 14390 North Ave., in Sectton 30 of Assyria Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to propose a land dnnston with a bulking that Is too dose to the road easement (35-ft). the minimum is 50-ft; and with Issa road frontage than altowed (165-11). the minimum ts 220-ft, in the AR zoning dfetrict. Case Number V-3-2003 - Frederick A Harriett Durkee. Location: 2195 Tamarack Cove Dr., in Section 32 o< Cartton Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to have a two family dweling on one parcel in the RL-1 zoning district. Malting Date: February 11,2003. Time: 7:30 pun. Place: Community Room In the Courts & Law Building at 206 Wed Cuu>*< Street. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of the above described property(ies) win be completed by tie Zoning Board of Appeal members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal ether verbelly or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time end place. Any written response may be mailed to the address toted below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The variance applications) is/are available tor public inspection et the Berry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49068 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 pjn. (dosed between 12 pjn. to 1 pjn.) Monday-Friday Please cak the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 tor further information. The County of Barry wMI provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audto tapes of printed materials being considered at the meting, to Indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with duabiities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or caking the kteowing: Michael Brown/County Administrator, 220 West Stets Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. (269) 945­ 1284. DobbieS. Smith, Barry County Clerk (1/30) NOTICE OF ZOMNQ ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Puttee Ad 183 of W43. as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted too kteowtog Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in too kteow­ ing manner. ORDINANCE NO.: A-6-2002 MORTGAGE SAI F Default has been made in the conditions or mortgage made by Kathleen A Mann, a married woman and Ora D. Mann, a married man. hus­ band and wife, to Concord Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 30. 1997 and record­ ed November 20. 1997 in Document number 1004420. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Banker 's Trust Company of CaMornfe, as Custodian or Trustee by assign­ ment dated October 30. 1997 and recorded on June 19. 1998 in Document number 1013775. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage lhe sum of Sixty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four and 55/100 Dollars ($61,894 55) including interest at the rate of 12.79% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pu .«ic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:O0 p.m. on February 13,2003 The premises are located in the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Delete o.e kteowing in bold lettore: B. Open Space Communities r.tol bo permit­ ted as a permitted in toe ’A". “AR", "R-LS", “R-1," “R-r. "RL-1", and “RL-2" zoning distorts pro­ viding too kteowing regulations are mot: Change the folowing in: B-1 (a) From “...forty percent (40%)...“ to “-fifty percent (50%)-’ Add the kteowing to: B-1 (a) (3) “..tetat dedication*..." To reed as follows in: B-2 (b) (3) “Ths Pfenning Director will ostect ail of the proposed approvabfe lota to be evaluated by the Barry-Eaton Health Department to determine site suitability for • Cozy Flannels “j for BJ.s, Quilts, w etc. jN OQA pton, will b, mtuMad until all of ths sites are approved by the Health Department." Chang, tha Mowing In: B-« (d) From *32.000 squara laac.." to *_21,710 aquara «aal_" B-4 (d) (1) -Smaller lota may be coneldered la development, toned by pubic uttUSee.' Add tha Mowing In: B-t -a) Community Septic System, moot ba approved by ate Heath Department and fcwmhlp It la being propoeed In." Add lhe Mowing In: B-6-e) Section 420 mutt bo complied with m he entirety.The above named ordinance(a) becomes ebecOve February 6. 2003. Coptoa ol das ordi­ nance a nailable lor purchoae or mapedion In M Bony County Planrvng Office at 220 W Stale Si. Haadnga. Michigan between the hours 8D0 aun.-5 P.M. (dosed between 12-1 pm.). Monday On Friday. Please cel 269-945-1290 tor further Intontiabon. Dale: Jvmjw 23. 2003 JEFFREY S MACKENZIE. Chatrparaon Barry County Board ol CommisUonors DEBBIE S SMITH, dark Barry County (1130) REGISTRATION NOTICE To the Qualified Electors of RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Please take notice that on February 10th. 2003. at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Community Hall. Th* Freeport Village council will hold • public hearing on the Village's proposed 2003-2004 budget This notice is given by order of the Village Council. Village Clerk Yvonne M. Asplnall NOTICE The Hastings City Police Department will be accept­ ing sealed bids on the following vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet. Astrovan, Burgundy In color, VB conditioning. VIN-1GNDM19W2SB166621. Vehicles can be seen at Spencer’s Towing. 520 E. Railroad St, Mon.-Frl. 8 a.m.-5 pjn.. Sal 9 a.ni-1 p.m. REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALONG YOUR CLERK City Police Depaitmenl reserves die right to accept or Department beginning on January 30.2003. Bids will be accepted until tte date of Febroary 6, 2003, at 5:00 p.m. Vehicles am sold "AS IS CONDITION * Hastings reject any and all bids submitted. ROCIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTKGS, Ml 49058 PHONE 269-948-2194 Please take notice that on February 10th. 2003, at 6:00 p.m. to the Village Community Hall. The Freeport Village council will hold a puttee hearing on the Vilage's proposed 2003-2004 budget The proposed budget utilizes the max­ imum amount of taxation mileage according to the heading amendment. The council may not adopt its proposed 2003-2004 bud­ get until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2003-2004 budget is available tor puttee inspection during normal business hour* at the village office. 200 State Street. Freeport. Michigan. This ixtece is given by order of the Village Corneil January. 28. 2003 January. 28. 2003 East Kne to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for puttee highway purposes over toe Easterly 33 feet thereof tor Bender Road. PPN: 08-015-004-014-10 Commonly known as 1559 Bender Road. Middevtee, Michigan 49333 The redemption period shal be six (6) months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated: January 2. 2003 ChoiceOne Bank. Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen. Attorney tor ChoiceOne Bank Law. Weathers A Richardson. P.C. 333 Bridge Street NW. Suite 800 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 06322 (187) 186731.01 (1/30) Sealed bids will be submitted to Hastings City Police Notice of Public Hearing on proposed 2003-2004 Budget NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2003-2004 WATER RATES said County), of the premises and tend deacribed in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest legal costs, and charges and expenses, induing the attorney fee. and also any sums which may be paid by toe undersigned necessary to proted its interest Said premises are situated in Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as foltows: Beginning at a point on the East Kne of Section 4. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, distant North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 528.00 toet from toe East 1/4 comer of said Section: thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds West 330 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 132.00 feet: thanoe south 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 secor<ds East 330.00 feel to said East line: thence North 00 degrees 00 nknutosob sidktoi Wed i32OTleet^ said THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., to be eligible to vote in the Special Election to fill vacancy from Reca.« faction, to be held on Tuesday. March 11.2003. Village of Freeport Village of Freeport THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the terms and con­ ditions of a Mortgage made by BRAD L BELKA and PENNY BELKA, husband and wife, of 1559 Bender Road. Mtodtevite. Mchigan 49333. to CHOICEONE BANK, a Mchtgan banking corpo­ ration, ot 109 East Division. Sparta. Mchigan. 49345. Mortgagee The Mortgage is dated March 12, 2002. and is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry and State ot Mchigan on May 28. 2002. in Uber 1081035 of Mortgages The sum citemad to be due and owing on the Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eight Dollars and 517100th* ($149,808.51) including principal and interest. Unde.- the power of safe contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case mads and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 13th day of February, 2003, al 130 p.m. in the afternoon, local time, said Mortgage wfl be torectoeed at a safe at puttee auction to toe highest bidder at the East door of the Courthouse at 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in motor, power windows, power locks, cruise control, air Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living in Rutland Charter Township who is not already registered 218 E. Stet* St.. Hasting* • 945-9673 homo construction." FORECLOSURE NOTICE A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of the North­ west 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing al the West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and runrvng thence North 1719 feet along the West line of said Section 18 to a point which Kes 388 feet North of the North 1/8 Kne as occupied, of said Section; thence North 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds. East 30.69 feet to the center of Highway M-43, and the true point of beginning; thence Northeasterly 299.88 feet along the center of said highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees. 10 minutes, 20 seconds. East 298.75 feet; thence East 1208.5 feet more or fess along the North line of the South 1/2 of the Norm 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18. to the West 1/8 line ol said section; thence North 664 feet more or less along said 1/8 line to the North line of said Section 18; thence East 427 feet along said North Kne of Section 13; thence South 936w feet; thence South 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds West 1748 feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such safe, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: January 9,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Banker's Trust Company of California, as Custodian or Trustee, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 209.1536 Pub: 10-2/6 to vote may register with the Clerk on Monday, February 10,2003. 25^/ Quilting Supplies ® Calico for your new quilt projects JOHN L. KATZER. Defendant. CAROL JONES DWYER (P32669* Attorney for Defendant 1425 South Hanover Hastings. Mchigan 49058 (269) 945-5050 NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing on the Motion to Cancel Support Arrears to Plaintiff and to Ctoae Account wit be Mid before Referee. Vicky Alspaugh at the Friend of the Court, located at 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan, on Tuesday. February 11.2003 nt 130 p.m. in the afternoon. Dated: December 2, 2002 Carol Jone* Dwyer (P32669) Attorney tor Defendant (1 -30) IMIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED EQR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE.AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held January 28, 2003, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION CASE NO: 97400136-DP HONORABLE JAMES H. FISHER MONICA K. KINNEY, Plaintiff. SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting January 7, 2003 Regular meeting called to Order at 7:30 p.m. All Board members and 5 guests present. Pledge of Allegiance Approved minutes and treasurers report lor 12/02. Accepted Department reports Adopted amended Ordinance <10 Authorized January bills for $19,520.87. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by. Richard Bamum. Supervisor (1/30) Village Clerk Yvonne M. Asoinall Village of Freeport Village of Freeport Freeport Village Council Freeport Village Council REPORTER WANTED For Reminder, to cover meetings, schools and write feature stories. Experience with a camera is help­ ful, as is a basic understanding of how local government works. Must be available some evenings and must be able to meet deadlines. Must be willing to help work on sev­ eral other publications when asked. Of course, writing ability is essen­ tial. For more information or to apply, call David T. Young at J-Ad Graphics at (269) 945-9554 or send resume and clips to 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. �Page IB - Tha Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 30. 2003 Ringleader in suspected satellite TV theft making “millions” by Shelly Su tter Staff Writer A Hastings businessman not yet arrested is making '‘millions’’ from selling repro­ grammed satellite television access cards, a Michigan State Police trooper testified Fr day in Barry County District Court. Some details of a six month investigation by Trooper Phil McNabnay unfolded on the witness stand as McNabnay testified at a preliminary examination against Orangev­ ille twin brothers, John and Tom Montes, whom police suspect are part of a conspir­ acy to sell the cards. The brothers have not been charged with telecommunications fraud because no evi­ dence was found during the execution of a search warrant at their home Jan. 8 after the alleged assaults. John Montes is charged with assaulting police, methadone possession and extortion for allegedly threatening to punch Trooper Kelly Linebaugh if he did not leave his home prior to the search for the illegal card. Police say more than 15 people are sus­ pects in either reprogramming and selling the cards or buying the illegal cards and re­ ceiving stolen satellite television. McNabnay testified that he first received information of the widespread scheme in early July when he executed a search war­ rant on the home of convicted cocaine dealer Timmy Allen Rosenberg “Probably 10 search warrants,” said McNabnay while answering a question from Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill about how many search warrants have been executed around Barry County. “There’s a multitude of suspects, John Montes 15, probably, suspects." One suspect, Michael Jay Smith, 27, of Hastings is set to appear at a District Court preliminary examination Friday at 9 a.m. on one, 10-year-felony count of telecom­ munications fraud. He is accused of paying a Nashville man $50 to reprogram his Direct TV card to ac­ cess premium channels without paying for the service. Smith is accused of knowingly obtaining or attempt to obtain $20,000 or more worth of the service without the authority or con­ sent of Direct TV of El Segundo, Calif. Michigan State Mice troopers executed a search warrant on Smith’s North Jeffer­ son Street home July 2 when they recov­ ered the reprogrammed card. \UtaHlalll i MINNKOTA POWER DRIVE bow mount trolling motor, 36!b thrust, 48“ shaft with mounting bracket, $200.(269)948-7921 ■95 BUICK REGAL: 2dr. V­ 6, sunroof, A/C, CD/tepe player. SOK. $6300 obc. (269)948-5803 _________ KENNETH FLOR1A, 10/14/19-02/10/99. DALE FLORIA, M/28/51-01/28/00. Dad and Dale, we love you and miss you. Lane, Betsy and families. SET: plush top, firm in mid­ dle. Still in plastic. Cost $800 - Queen $175 Kings $275. (517)719-8062 PILLOWOP FOR SALE- Little Pine Lake 3 bedrocc* lakefront home with 1 acre. New 24x40 gam­ brel bam, bunkhouse, well maintained. Awesome lake living, summer is near - call now! Pre-approved serious inquiries only please, $150AX) firm. (269)623-6194 NO BULL PRICING SALE! We're bringing back No Bull Pricing! 2002 3bd, 2 bath for $34,900! 2001 3bd, 2 bath leftover w/front porch and central air for $43,900! 2000 repo, 3bd, 2 bath for $32,900. All homes are ready to move into and may come with 1 Year Free Lot Rent to Quali­ fied Buyers. Meadow Stone Homes “Because your home is your castle* 1-877-916- f Sab DESKS FOR SALE: 1 white. 1 buck. 24* deep x 50* wide. Book shelf on back 10* daep x 16* tell with shelf 10" off desktop Call (269)946 2081 after 3pm. 2 ATTENTION GREEN­ HOUSE ENTHUSIASTS: we have hundreds of plastic pots in various sizes and shapes, also misting sprin­ klers. Call (269)948-7921 to see for yourself, all offers considered!_______________ BERBER CARPET: Gor­ geous honey wheat. 50 yards, still on roll (bought, never used). New $600 Sell 5225. (517)204-0600________ FOR SALE: a beautiful orand new wedding dress, never worn. Bought for $1500 ■ will take $800 OBO. Call Sarah (269)948-8537, leave message.____________ FOR SALE: cast iron free standing wood stove asking $300 obo. (269)948-0502 FOR SALE: like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)9454)000._____________ KING LOG BED: Amish built w/firm mattress set (rustic look). Bought, never used. Cost $1200 ■ Sell $199 (517)626-7089_____________ QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. New mattress set Cost $1,000 - sell $185. (517)626-7082 MATTRESS //<//> Wanlrtl 29 PEOPLE WANTED to earn $$$ to lose up to 30ibs in the next 30 days. Natural/guaranterd, 616­ 868-6371. COMPUTER" NICE 1 BEDROOM IN HASTINGS, main floor, new carpet 4c paint, no pets, utilities furnished, $440 per month ♦ deposit, (269)795­ 2987. INTERNET PEOPLE WANTED! To work online! $125-$175/hr. Full training, paid vacations. Bonuses & incentives! Bilin­ guals also needed, 54 coun­ tries. FREE E-BOOK, http://www.2moremoney.c om/gs / K. m 3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Hastings. Stove 4c refrigera­ tor furnished, $650/month, $650/deposit, you pay elec­ tric & water. Available the middle of February. Referen­ ces required. Call 517-852­ 9957 LARGE 2 BEDROOM DOWNSTAIRS APART­ MENT: $525/mo. security. No pets, (269)792-6357. MIDDLEVILLE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1250sq. ft. house for rent, quiet country setting, full basement partially fin­ ished, non-smoker, $950 a month. Call (269)795-2490. (airaip Suh Jabs WiiHh J FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of ouf papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. SNOW SHOVELING IN MIDDLEVILLE: Residential $5 for sidewalks, $10 for driveways in the Village. (269)795-2290 2 Mahib //<•///( $ MIDDLEVILLE: Yankee Springs Meadows 4 bed­ room 1997 Redman home. Seller to pay all closing costs, no cash needed. (269)795­ 0208 MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes at cost. Save thousands. Ivr. free lot rent to qualified buyers. Located inside the Meadow Stone mobile home park. Meadow Stone Homes, behind Seif Chevrolet. (269)948-2387 BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 l\i til I \hiii VQVL SALE BY OWNERS: 528 S. Washington St., Hast­ ings. 4 Bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, central air, built-in pantry, formal dining room, new dishwasher, replace­ ment windows upstairs, cor­ ner lot. Close to schools, hos­ pital and downtown, land­ scaped with fenced side yard, 2 car garage. New low­ er price, asking $121,900. Call for an appointment (269)948-9746. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS: horse lovers, check out this ranch home on over 8 acres. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, ca­ thedral ceilings, living room w/woodburner, super kitch­ en, large deck & pool. Horse bam has 5 stalls and quarter mile track for training hors­ es, $157,900. Jack VanZanden. Prudential West Michi­ gan Realtors, (616)291-7389. 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We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa 4c Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035. Tom Montes “Direct TV informed (officers) that Mi­ chael Smith only had a program package that did not include premium movie chan­ nels such a HBO and Cinemax and if they were obtaining either of those two movie channels, they were obtaining them ille­ gally and the card was most likely illegally reprogrammed,” police reported. “I was able to view both HBO and Cinemax chan­ nels on that TV ” Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill has said he suspects a conspiracy to commit the fraud. Smith allegedly told police that he ob­ tained the card from a Nashville man. The customer identification number on the card was traced back to that man’s father, a Hastings business man, police reported. And, a Direct TV analysis of the card showed that it had been illicitly modified, police reported. “It appears (Hastings business man) was ‘cloning’ his accounts access cards ID numbers and he and l.’t son...are selling the clone cards to persons such as Michael Smith,” said troopers. On Jan. 8, McNabnay received a tip that an Orangeville area man was in possession of an illegal TV card that he had received from John Montes. “They (Dish Network and Direct TV) can lose over $100,000 per reprogrammed card,” said McNabnay.' “There are people in the county making over a million dollars a year selling these cards.” McNabnay said the Orangeville man was located Jan. 8 and told him he had pur­ chased his card from John Montes. “Wc were told that Mr. Montes received large quantities of cards from (Hastings business man)," McNabnay said. j McNabnay, with help from Linebaugh, obtained the Orangeville man’s card and asked him to call Montes on his two-way speaker phone so they could listen to both ends of the conversation to learn Montes’ whereabouts. McNabnay went to Montes* home on Highland Drive while Linebaugh stayed with the man to make sure he did not call Montes to warn him that police were on the way. When McNabnay learned that Montes was at yet another location on Lindsey Road and that he possibly had an illegal card with him, McNabnay sent Linebaugh to the home . He knew that John Montes was on adult probation for a prior assault, be said. After a woman at the Montes home told McNabnay that John Montes was indeed reprogramming cards and that there was an illegal card at the Lindsey Road home, McNabnay directed Linebaugh to secure the Lindsey Road home. But he later learned that Linebaugh was in distress and hurried to the address to pro­ vide back up, he said. Linebaugh testified that he went alone to the home “due to the fact that we were short staffed and there was no one else on in the county except Hastings and Mid­ dleville.” Linebaugh testified that when he pulled into the driveway, one Montes brother yelled something into the home and that when he announced his reason for being there, he was allowed inside. “I told them I was looking for an illegal Direct TV card and he (John) said come on in and take a look,” said Linebaugh. “I did observ 3 two Direct TV receivers on a shelf under the television. One had a green power light on.” However, no card was found in the re­ ceiver, he said. One of the Montes brother allegedly or­ dered Linebaugh out of the house, saying, “you took a look at everything, you don’t have a search warrant, now get out of the house.” Linebaugh said that as he proceeded to write in his notebook, they began to be “belligerent.” As he left the house, the mother of one of the three children in the home arrived and walked into the house with Linebaugh as he entered a second time to secure the residence pending a search warrant. Linebaugh testified that he was again or­ dered out but he tried to explain he needed to secure the residence. John Montes is charged with extortion because he allegedly became irate and shouted, “get the {••• out or I’ll punch you in the face.” “I was afraid of being assaulted," said Linebaugh. “He was screaming at me." After more resistance, which included a door being slammed on Linebaugh’s foot, Linebaugh said he walked backward to­ ward his patrol car 100 feet away as both brothers, each of whom weigh about 300 pounds, walked toward him. As McNabnay arrived, Tom Montes al­ legedly took a step toward Linebaugh caus­ ing the trooper to push him back with his flashlight. Montes allegedly responded by swinging at Linebaugh. McNabnay took Montes to the ground with a knee strike. During the scuffle, the woman attempted to leave with the children but Linebaugh re­ peatedly told her they had to stay. “How many times did they have to ask you to leave?” asked defense attorney Jim Goulooze. “They told me twice,” said Linebaugh. “Didn’t they tell you can search all you want when the kids are gone?” Goulooze asked. “I had a legal right to be there, to secure the residence pending issuance of a search warrant,” Linebaugh said. He testified that fact was not in the po­ lice report because “I believed that what they wanted out of the house would be given to the kids.” Both troopers testified they searched the children with the consent of the woman prior to the search warrant being executed at 3 a.m. the next morning and that no ille­ gal satellite cards were located. The woman and the children were allowed to leave the scene before the search warrant was author­ ized, according to testimony. Goulooze asked Judge Gary Holman to dismiss the charges because the search of the house and the children was not lawful. “It’s all lawful until Trooper Linebaugh returns to secure the house and makes entry without a search warrant,” said Goulooze. “At that point, when he’s in the house, he’s a trespasser. Both Monteses were acting le­ gally, resisting unlawful authority." He claimed the officers had “no right to detain those children,” he said. McNeill, argued, however, that Line­ baugh wss acting lawfully because he was trying to obtain a search warrant. He pre­ sented to case law examples to the court to consider. Goulooze pointed out that Linebaugh never told the brothers “let me search them (children) and they can leave. “These young men are told they are be­ ing detained,” he said. "They provoked this entire incident ” Holman is expected to make his ruling on whether the brothers will be bound over for trial Friday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m., the same time another preliminary examination will be held for John Montes on the methadone charge. POllCEBEftT Child struck by pickup truck is OK BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A 12-year-old Dowling girl walking along South M-37 toward her school bus stop Wednesday at 7:25 a.m. was treated al Pennock Hospital and released after she was hit by a northbound pickup truck, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Office. Police said Brittany VanSyckle was on the east side of M-37 across from the Dowling Post Office when a bumper on the truck, driven by Earl Russell Pierce, 78, of Battle Creek, struck die girl’s leg. “She was standing close to the fog line and he was driving close to it, so both wen too close to each other,” said Undersheriff Don Ford. Rob Leonard, who lives next to the post office, said his son. Jacob, was getting ready for school when he heard the girl screaming. “We both looked out the window and she was laying along the side of the road and a lady was helping her up," he said. “She walked her over to her car and they waited until the police arrived." VanSyckle, a Hastings Middle School student, was taken to Pennock Hospital, wen she was treated for her injuries and released. Police said the girl suffered no broken bones. Hastings woman convicted In meth trial ” * CHARLOTTE, Eston County - Eaton County Prosecutor Jeffrey L. Sauter announced Wednesday that Marsha Jean Avery, 37, of Hastings was found guilty Tuesday by a Circuit Court jury of illegally possessing methamphetamine chemicals or laboratory equipment, a felony punishable by up to 10 yean and/or $100,000 fine. The conviction stems from a tip received by Tri-County Metro Narcotics on June 28, 2002, which led to officers going to a camper on North Ionia Road in Vermontville. “They found Avery with components used for manufacturing methamphetamine," Sauter said. Assistant Prosecutor Doug Lloyd, who tried the case, said the case shows that Tri­ County Metro, along with local and state police are making “an admirable effort to stop these individuals from producing methamphetamine." He added that Michigan has recognized an increase in methamphetamine labs. After the guilty verdict, Avery was released on lhe terms of her pre-trial bond and will be sentenced March 13 at 10 a.m., Sauter said. Three escape Injury In 3-car accident HASTINGS - No one was seriously hurt early Wednesday when a car making a left turn off Tanner Lake Road to go west on M-43 struck another westbound M-43 vehicle, according to Trooper Dale Lynema of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Lynema said the collision caused lhe second vehicle to cross the center line and strike a northbound pick up truck in the 7:1$ a-m. crash No one was seriously hurt and the driver of the first car wu issued a citation for fail­ ure to yield the right of way. Two men held on federal drug indictment HOPE TOWNSHIP - A 39-year-old Cedar Creek Road man, Kraig Earl Roberts, wu arrested by the Michigan State Police Jan. 22 on a federal warrant for manufacturing more than 100 marijuana plants in a Lacey Road home in May of last year. Trooper Brian Roderick said his department had received an anonymous tip that Lome Osborne wu carrying plants into the house and when troopers investigated, they found that Kraig Earl Roberts also at the home. Police found more than 725 young plants in the basement of the home. "Some of the plants were destroyed so we were able to only identify only about 200 plants,” he said. “Anything over 100 plants, the federal authorities handle because of the quantity." The case also involved an agent with the DEA, he said. Osborne has also been charged by the United States Attorney General’s Office, but is currently housed in the Michigan Department of Corrections, said Roderick. Emergency crews respond to false report RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Police, fire and ambulance crews were dispatched to a re­ port of a serious car accident that didn’t happen Tuesday night on slippery roads. Barry County Central Dispatch received a report that a person wu trapped in the wreckage of a vehicle rj M-43 near Veckley Road during heavy snowfall st about 8 p.m., but a search by the crews turned up no accident. Police said they do not know who made the call and are not conducting an investiga­ tion. ______________________________ . 1-800-310-9031 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER . REWARDS REPORT CRIME । �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 30. 2003 - Page 19 LEGAL NOTICE County denies map change for mobile home park expansion by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Following the Barry County Planning Commission's recommendation, the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday unanimously denied a map change which would have allowed for an expansion of a mobile home park in the Gun Lake area. The Planning Commission and County Board mentioned the county's keyholing ordinance as one of the reasons for denying the rezoning because the existing mobile home park has about 140 feet of access on Gun Lake. Keyholing occurs when a housing devel­ opment includes a piece of waterfront prop­ erly and all those owning homes in the de­ velopment arc given access to the water through a common parcel. The keyholing amendment is intended to preserve the quality of county lakes and the quality of recreational use of all waters within the county from new development that could potentially add hundreds of users to a lake. Gerald Van Huiscn, owner of Circle Inn Properties, had requested a zoning change from residential, multi-family low density (R-3) to mobile home park (MHP) for the purpose of adding 25 sites with a retention pond on an undeveloped portion of the park in Section 5 of Orangeville Township. The existing park has about 50-60 mobile homes, the County Board was told. In the County Planning Commission’s minutes, six reasons were given for recom­ mending denial of VanHuisen’s request: “due to the need to protect and preserve the quality of the water of Gun Lake; public opposition to the project; the fact that the project is not 10 acres in size as required (in the county’s ordinance)...; that they can­ not meet the setback requirements...; the lack of required open space and recrea­ tional area...; the lot sizes are too small as required...” Park Manager Rhonda VanderPloeg told the Planning Commission that the Orangev­ ille Township Board, the Health Depart­ ment and local Sewer Authority had written letters stating the property could accommo­ date the additional sites. The fire department expressed concerned about its access because of the narrow road into the existing mobile home park. SCHOOLS, continued from page 16 least in Michigan, students can drop out when they’re 16. The act also says “All students will be educated in safe, drug-free environments." Language in the bill allows students to transfer out of “unsafe” schools and re­ quires the district they arc leaving to “coor­ dinate transportation.” The new legislation also requires dis­ tricts to report to parents when they have been put on school improvement status and give parents other information, such as the specific credentials of teachers. Parents and the public must also receive an annual “re­ port card” containing such things as stan­ dardized test results. Providing such a “report card” was the original intention of the “Education Yes” assessment program, undertaken this past year to reduce emphasis on the MEAPs and take other performance criteria into account when determining the performance of schools. But when No Child Left Behind came along, the state assessment program had to be piggy-backed onto the federal program to make sure that at the same time schools were meeting state performance require­ ments they were also meeting federal re­ quirements. As a result. Barry County schools and other schools in Michigan are facing even more stringent state standards. More sub­ jects than just math and reading will be tested (although science testing will be added to federal requirements down the road). When schools get report cards, theii grades will be disproportionate according to performance of subgroups like minori­ ties. And the schools will also require an “above average” score on MEAPs to get an “A” on the state assessment. According to Education Yes, the scores of students on the low end of lhe MEAP to­ tem pole will count for more in an overall score than students on the high end of the MEAP totem pole. Vliek said she believes the weighted scoring will force districts to focus on their neediest students. Education Yes requires school districts to achieve MEAP scores 25 percent higher than each year’s target overall “proficient” score in order to achieve an “A”. Succeed­ ing lower scores will mean schools met their target “proficient” goal (B), almost met their target (C), had no change in scores from preceding year (D) or declined in performance (E). Such reliance on the MEAPs will mean schools will absolutely have to have their curriculums aligned to state standards for every grade, Vliek said. Vliek and Cooley are guardedly optimis­ tic about the new requirements. “You have to say the goals arc admirable — every child learning,” Vliek said. County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus told the Planning Commis­ sion that the existing mobile home park was rezoned from R-3 to MHP in 1995 at the request of the township. Before the MHP designation. R-3 did al­ low for a mobile home park, but at the time the “back portion of the property” was not included because it was being considered for possible apartments or multi-family structures. The current park is “grandfathered in” and does not kick in the keyhole ordinance because it's governed by the state, McMa­ nus told the board. Keyholing will have to be addressed anytime there is a proposed development on a lake, “but that doesn’t necessarily mean they will ail be turned down because of that,” County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said. Several neighbors told the Planning Commission they were concerned about the potential park expansion and wondered if more 15-year-old “house milers” would be allowed and if more p*. . would be ac­ cessing the lake. Ne _ - .s claimed the area is saturated with people. The potential for more crime also was named by two neighbors as a reason for op­ position to rezoning. One neighbor said law enforcement agencies are at the current park two to three times a week. In other business, the County Board: • Set Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. as the time fcr a public hearing in the County Board cham­ bers concerning a request to annex 7.84 acres in Castleton Township to the village of Nashville. Orvin Moore and Tad Davis, owners of Mulberry Fore Golf Course and a new 6,600-square-foot banquet facility. Mul­ berry Gardens, on the premises, are re­ questing the annexation primarily for the expansion of utilities, the County Board was told. Commissioner Jim French said the prop­ erty was in the village at one time. • Gave County Transportation Director Joe Bleam approval to apply for federal and state financial grant assistance, totaling $609,000 for the 2004 fiscal year. The County Board also re-appointed him as transportation coordinator for all public transportation matters. Bleam said he would be applying for funds for one trolley, one van, a small bus, computer equipment and software,'Office furniture to replace 14 year old furnishings, replacement communication equipment (base and mobiles) and maintenance equip­ ment which includes diagnostic equipment for the buses, air-conditioning recapture and a four-point hoist to get vehicles off the ground. In the request is a federal operating grant for $63,929 and funds from the Michigan Department of Transportation totaling $255,717. Bleam said he was not requesting any county funding. • Appointed Judy Brewer and re-ap­ pointed four others ic three year terms on Keyholing will have to be addressed anytime there is a propdsed development on a lake, ‘'but that doesn't necessarily mean they will all be turned down because of that,'’ County Board chairman Jeff MacKenzie said. the Community Corrections Advisory Board. Receiving re-appointments were David McIntyre, representing communica­ tions media; David Tripp, representing the business community; Jeffrey Youngsma, representing criminal defense attorneys; and Brian Shumway, representing the serv­ ice area. Brewer represents the Probation Department on the Board. • Heard MacKenzie say he sent a letter to Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell asking that the city send a representative to the county’s new Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board. • Approved an amendment to the 2003 Probation Residential Services agreement between the county and Michigan Depart­ ment of Corrections. County Administrator Michael Brown said the change is a percentage reduction in the amount the state pays the county to provide probation residential services. All counties’ community corrections programs are affected. Commissioner Tom Wing adeed if the change has been reflected in the county’s budget. “No, but it will be,” said Brown, noting that the reduction is not expected to have a detrimental effect on the program. • Re-named surveyors Kenneth Brandt of Lacey, Robert Jonker-of Byron Center, Robert Carr of Battle Creek, David Pea­ body of Plainwell, Steve Koerber of Way­ land, Ray Moored of Hartings and Michael Pratt of Battle Creek to the Remonumentation Peer Group. County Surveyor Brian Reynolds, by virtue of his office, and County Register of Deeds Daria, by virtue of her office, are also part of the group. Barry County.anddM jaMof^bestaic^rc in the midst of ajhuge.nemdnumentation project to correctly plate and/or document the location of key markers (monuments) that are used to survey land boundaries. The county receives state funds for the work. The funds are from fees people pay every time the register of deeds records a deed. The fee recently increased from $2 to $4. These fees are put into a pool and dis­ tributed to counties around the state, McManus said. /' “This year we will receive about $15,000 from the state. By 2005, it should be $80,000 to $100,000 so that should greatly increase the amount of work we can do...,” he said. Nolic, of Mongag. Foraclomir. Sal, THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Oelaull has tw mad, the conditons of a mortgage made by James c. Freeman and Laura L. Freeman, husband and Wile (original mortgagor.) to EnwCrwH Corporation of Ml. Mortgagee, dated April 8. 1999. and recorded on April 16. 1999 r Liber Document No 1028186 m Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN AND 00/100 dol­ lars ($144,167.00). including interest at 11.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vonuo. at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m., on February 20.2003 Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Mictvgan. and are described as The South 15 acres of tho East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 4 North. Ranoe 10 West. The redemption penod she* bo 12 months) from the date of such sale. Dated: January 16. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200215939 Toam R (2Z8) Reynolds has the responsibility to ap­ point the peer group, and the County Board ratifies his selection. McManus said. “These arc the surveyors who do the ma­ jority of the work in the county...," he said in response to a question from Commis­ sioner Ken Neil. They surveyors are paid a per diem” to review the corners that are coming into the county.” The County Board also approved changes in the 2003 remonumentation agreement, including the fee to the sur­ veyor from $175 to $200 regarding comers affected by construction because “he wasn’t breaking even,” McManus said. The other change increases the fee from $200 to $250 for each monument installed on any comer that requires field traverse work (road/open field and woodlot/wetland) to reestablish the comer position. Kalamazoo County, for instance, is pay­ ing $750 per comer, he said, adding that some of the work there is more detailed be­ cause of being in a city. THttRRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED EOB THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherwood Stanton and Martyn Stanton , a married woman (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 18.2001. and recorded on August 1, 2001 in Liber Document « 1064000 in Barry County Records. Mchigan. on which mortgage there is daimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE AND 05/100 dollars ($67,345.05). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, M', at 1XX) PM. on March 6.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SAI F Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by John Krug, a single man, to United Companies Lending Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated October 27, 1997 and recorded January 21, 1998 in Document No. 1006658, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company ol California, NA. as Trustee lor UCFC Loan Trust 1997-D by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is daimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Twelve and 3/100 Dollars ($43,612.03) including interest at the rate of 10.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on February 27. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: ' v Lot 6. B-Z Bees Acres, accordng to the recorded plat thereof. Prairieville Township. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such rale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and them is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: January 23. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California. NA as Trustee tor UCFC Loan Trust 1997-D, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 FHe No. 199 0899 Pub: 1/23 -2/20 • Lots 20 and 21 of Ottiand Shores. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 31 except tho East 20 loot of Lot 21. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo X days from the date of such sale. Dated. January X. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1X1 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fvms. Ml 48025 Rte #200310736 (1/XH2Z20) aS Surprise Your Valentine with... 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Trooper Ray Volosky said. “The trailer was white and she simply didn't see it until it was too late.” he said. “She abruptly swerved to the right, lost control and headed for the ditch where she hit the tree which caused the car to flip and roll.” The car also scraped the passenger side of the trailer, pulled by Keller Road resi­ dent Mary Braska. “After the crash, she (Christensen) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Mealing January 14, 2003 Ail Board members present: County Commissioner Ned. Deputy Nieuwenhuis. Ubrwy Administrator Schondelmayer Minutes approved as amended; Reports received from Treasurer, County Commissioner, library. Deputy. Clerk, and Supervisor Approved 6 month contract for deputy earvices. Approved Walker. Fluke. & Sheldon as town­ ship auditors. Appointed James Goulooze and Bauckham. Sparks as township attorneys. Amended budget. Pafo outstanding bdis Adjourned at 8:30 Bonrse L Crittenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor (1/30) crawled out of the car. She was conscious, both airbags deployed and a seatbelt was used.” Volosky said. Christensen was taken to Pennock Hos­ pital where she was treated and released af­ ter the 9 a.m. crash. Volosky said that though Christensen was driving about 50 mph, he cited her for driving too fast for conditions which con­ sisted of snowy roads and limited sight dis­ tance. “At the time she lost control, she was driving too fast to negotiate ‘.he condi­ tions,” he said, “and she was unable to sec the vehicle which was moving at a slower rate of speed. The law says you must adapt to road conditions.” Braska told police she had slowed her truck to engage her four-wheel drive. Responding to the scene were the Oran­ geville Fire Department and Prairieville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry. A 32-year-old Wayland woman escaped serious injury Friday when she lost con­ trol of her car on a snowy Keller Road. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Vibe. 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BEST TERM & RATE’TO QUALIFIED BUYER 1 I *31,995 9 Notice Of Mortgage Forecioeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M A CT1VE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark D. Hammond and Jodi L. Hammond, husbmd wile (original mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation. a CaMomia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 27. 2001. and recorded on May 4. 2001 in Document #1059134 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due al the dale hareol the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED TEN AND 60/100 dol­ lars ($185310.60). mctodng interest at 9300% per annum. Under the power of sale concerned in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1.00 p.m., on March 6.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, arto are described as: Commencing at Northwest comer, Northwest 1/4 ot the Northwest 1/4 ot Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 10. Praneviite Township. Bwry County. Michigan. Thence East 23 Rods to the Point of Beginning; Thence East 516 feet; Thence South 693 feet; Thence West 516 feet; Thence North the Point ot Beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 moneys) from the date ot such sale, unless datonataad abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. January 30.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (246) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200235365 TeamG (2Z20) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Defaults having been made the terms and con­ ditions at a certain Mortgage given by David Dawson of 4062 Patterson Road. MtodtovBe. Ml 49333, Mortgagor, to Sky Bank, successor by merger to Sky Bank-MidAm Region IkaMto Am Bank ("Sky Bank*). an Ohio state chartered finan­ cial institution. Mortgagee, dated February 2. 2001, and recorded in the Office ot the Registrar ot Deeds tor toe County of Lenawee and Stale of Michigan, on the 26th day of February. 2001. in instrument number 1055386, and the said Mortgagee having elected under toe terms ol toe said Mortgage to deciare the entire principal and accrued interest thereon duo, and pursuant to which election there is claimed to be duo and unpaid on toe said Mortgage al the date ot thia Notice, for the principal, interest and property taxes paid by the Mortgagee, the sum ol Thirtythree Thousand Three Hundred Five and 84/100 Dollars ($33305.84). plus interest at too rate ol 9.5000% per annum from January 6. 2003. and no suit or proceeding ot any kind whatsoever, havmg been in sti tuted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage, or any pari thereof, and toe power ot sale contained in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such detau#; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby grvwn. that by virtue ot the power ot sale contained in said Mortgage and pursuant to toe statues at toe State ol Michigan in such case made and provid­ ed. that on February 20.2003 at 1:00 pjn. In too attomoon, local time, at toe Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, Michigan (that being the place ol holding Circuit Court in and for said County), said Mortgage wH be foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction to the highest bidder ot the premises described in said Mortgage, or so as much as may be necessary to pay the amount due as aforesaid, with interest and aU costs, charges aid expenses, pursuant to law, and to the terms ct said Mortgage, including any sum which may be paid by the undersigned, al or before said sale tor taxes/insurance. or neces­ sary to protect its interest in the premises, which said premises are described as follows: Situated in County of Barry Township of Thomapple. Slate ol Michigan described as: That Part of the West fractional 1/2 of the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 19 Town 4 North. Range 10 West, fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fraction­ al 1/4 of Section 19. Town 4. North. Rango 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer ol said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00* East 600.0 feet along the West line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence continuing North 00 degrees 00* East 220.00 Feat; thence North 89 degrees 34* 10* East 198.0 Feet parallel with the South line of said North West 112; thence South 00 degrees 00* West 70.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 34*10* East i960 feet parallel with the South line of eaid Northwest 1/2; thence South 00 degrees 00’ West 70.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 34* 10* East 528.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00* West. 150.0 Feet; thence South 89 degrees j4‘ 10* West 726.0 feet to the piece of beginning. Subject to an easement tor ingress and egress and utility over the North 66 feet of the South 67 feet of said above described parcel. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of said sate, except that in tho event that property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may ba redeemed during the 30 days immediately fotowing the sale Dated: January 6. 2003 Sky Bank, successor by merger to Sky Bank-kOd Am Region fka Mid Am Bank January 16. 23. 30. 2003 and February 6. 2003 . (2^) k � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-02-06.pdf e1680d78fe6a2c355a69fdb67657b716 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRAS! 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml OfiM-USS County resets u Rutland candidates ready for forum See Story o See Story on Page 20 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings DANNER Thursday. February 6. 2003 VOLUME 150. NO. 6 PRICE 50* ■■ x..— Carbon monoxide cause el Girl Scouts' poisoning HEWS BRIEFS by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Pine Lake Fire Chief Rick Garrison said carbon monoxide is the likely cause of headaches, nausea, dizziness and burning eyes that sent nine Girl Scouts and adults from Prairieville Township s Camp Mcrrie Woode to area hospitals Friday night with minor troubles. The Barry*Eaton Health Department concurs that carbon monoxide is the likely cause, having ruled out any other possible reason for the sicknesses. Director Jim Schnackcnberg said late Wednesday. “Carbon monoxide is the main focus of our investigation," said Schnackcnberg. “It is central to our investigation. There were carbon monoxide levels in the blood, from what we are told. We don’t have those re­ ports in writing yet." Schnackcnberg said his department s early probe also considered possible food poisoning, but “that did not appear to prove out in this case. We have no concerns with food or anything else to focus on.” Garrison said Monday that carbon mon­ oxide which replaced oxygen in the camp’s dining hall through the use of two portable propane heaters was the likely culprit be­ cause the units are designed for outdoor use First Friday invites 2 Rutland hopefuls Organizers of the Hnt Friday forum are inviting the Republican and Demo­ cratic party candidates for Rutland Charter Township Supervisor in a spe­ cial election March 11. The nest First Friday is scheduled for Feb. 7 at noon at the Tfiumrtfifetenon Hall, corner of Green aad Jefferaon streets in Hastings. ' Democrat Gary Moore and Republi­ can Jim Carr are being invited lo dia­ cass issues sul tell people why tiny are mooing fir the supervisor's job io the special election March 11. Each of the two major parties anleered a nominee for the special elec­ tion, which is necessary because at the successful recall Jan. 13 of Roger VD- mout. Berry County Surveyor Brian Rey­ nolds has agreed to serve aa moderator for the forum. Each of the canwJales wil I be expected to answer preps** questions and both will be gives the opportunity to talk a little bit abort . themselves. The forum is expected to only. Some 85 Girl Scouts from six troops, in­ cluding one troop from Indiana, were in the large dining hail that night with various last about an hour. The winner of the March 11 elec­ tion will aerve the remainder at VUmoot's terra, until "lovembcr of 2004, re-elected Mxt year to a foil, four-ycar term. 7 ■ J Winter trail hike slated for Feb. 8 The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North County National Scenic Trad, which supports this hiking trail as it travels through Barry, Kalamazoo, aad Calhoun counties, will sponor a Win­ ter Hike. Saturday, Feb. 8. Members will be hiking in the Barry State Game and Yankee Springs Recreation Areas. They will meet at the Long Lake Lodge a the Outdoor Center oo Gen Lake Road (look for sign about two miles west of Ysnkee Springs Rood) at 9 a.m. to make arrangements to shuttle to the Chief Noonday Rood TkaHbead. The hike starts at 930 ora. afoog the NCTA Trail and it's abort five miles back to the lodge for scorn- plimentary luorh. After lunch, members will cootiaoe hiking to the Norris Road TraHhead for about three miles. For more informstion, call Jerry Pattok at 269/945-5443. Ex Wynne is welcome. Legislative Coffee slated for Monday I Tire next Legislative Coffee program will be held at 8am. Monday, Feb. 10. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings Scheduled to appear are State Se­ nator Patty Birkholz; Stare Represen­ tative Gary Newell; and Rick Traer, representing Third District Congress­ man Vent Ehlers. They will disetua recent issues and take up any concerns conrdtuents may wish to talk about. A straw vole will be take.: al the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislstive Coffee aeries is sponsored by the Barry County Cha­ tter of Commerce. The public is wel­ come to attend. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 parents and staff members preparing for their first night of the council’s annual Troop Camp Adventure, said Kathy Mills, associate director of i.\c Glowing Embers Giri Scout Council in Kalamazoo. The scouts and leaders were planning to Local SBC tariff denial may impact 13 states by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer I A winter girl scout adventure camp was interrupted Friday night when 13 people complained of possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Four ambulances took nine people to area hospitals from Camp Merrie Woode located on Burchette Road in Prairieville Township. (Banner photo) An effort led by Barry County Central Dispatch Director Charles Nystrom has re­ sulted in a “precedent-setting” court ruling preventing SBC Ameritech from charging a 10-cent per call tariff on wireless emer­ gency calls. “We did what wc thought was right,” said Nystrom, founder and former president of the Michigan Communications Direc­ tor’s Association, which filed the lawsuit in Barry County Sept. 4. “It was kind of an uphill battle. I’m sure the other 13 states in the SBC service area will want to follow our lead.” Of Michigan’s 83 counties, 59 helped to fund the legal expenses of the lawsuit. In his ruling Friday, Barry County Chief Trial Court Judge James Fisher determined sleep in the upper dining hall area, which is not heated, and many were in the basement level engaged in crafts when the campers fell ill. Garrison said the camp was using two, 85,000 btu portable outdoor construction heaters. The heaters were positioned at op­ posite ends of the upper level room and were fitted with hoses which passed through windows to propane tanks outside. The heaters are commonly referred to as "salamanders." “Salamanders arc for outdoor use." said Garrison. “These heaters were not designed to be used in a closed area, they were de­ signed for construction areas." Garrison said when firefighters arrived, the building was still closed with about 50 people still inside. “Wc evacuated the building, several were complaining of being ill," he said. “The most serious complained of head­ aches. burning eyes and throat, nausea, diz­ ziness. Because all the signs were there, wc got them outside into the fresh air." Once outside, emergency personnel be­ gan initial patient surveys to determine the most seriously ill. “Wc put them in a triage area and turned them over lo ambulance personnel.” said Garrison. “All of these arc symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Thirteen were determined to need medical attention, but some refused to go to the hospital." Garrison said after the patients were cared for, his department tested the dining hall for carbon monoxide and found no trace of carbon monoxide in the lower level. But in the upper level of the dining hall where the majority of the victims were lo­ cated, the levels ranged from tour near the door lo 24 in the kitchen area. Garrison said. “The kitchen is closed and the fumes could have accumulated in there." he said. See POISONING, page 19 that SBC, though it is not a wireless mobile radio service provider, is among the serv­ ices under the Emergency Telephone Serv­ ice Enabling Act eligible to pay for equip­ ment upgrades through the state’s wireless surcharge fund. The fund was established by the Com­ mercial Mobile Radio Services committee of the Emergency Telephone Services Commission to help telephone companies pay for upgrades required to comply with FCC-mandated global positioning of emer­ gency cell phone calls. “SBC proposes to pay for their upgrades by charging the PSAPS (Public Service Answering Points or 911 centers),” said Fisher in his ruling. “There is no money for the PSAPs to pay the proposed tariff. There See TARIFF DENIAL, page 14 Good-bye 616, Hello 269 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A new telephone area code becomes mandatory Saturday, Feb. 15 for most of Barry County, including Hastings, Mid­ dleville, Delton Woodland. After today, that leaves only eight more days before the current area code 616 fades into oblivion for this area and 269 takes the limelight. The area c ,Hc change officially went into effcc. Iasi July, but a seven month op­ tional dialing (grace) period has allowed phone users, if they wish, to continue to use 616. The grace period has allowed extra time for residents, businesses and govern­ mental units to notify friends, family and customers of the switch and get stationary, invoices, address labels, marketing materi­ als and business cards changed. Local ceiling areas will not change as a result of the new area code, according to the SBC (formerly SBC Ameritech) Web site. Emergency 911 calls also will not change. The northern portion of the 616 area code will remain the same. “The dividing line follows the northern boundaries of the Saugatuck. Hamilton, Hopkins. Wayland. Middleville, Hastings and Woodland rate centers.” according to SBC. “Telephone customers in these rate centers and those to the south of these rate centers will receive the new 269 area code." If someone dials 616 in the 269 area on or after Feb. 15, ? recorded message will remind the dialer to use the new area code and to hang up and place the call again. That message will be in use for a limited time, however. The owner of the Parkview Motel in Hastings said he’s no! worried about outof-town customers, who arc not aware of the change, getting their calls through. The recorded message from the phone company will help, and after that customers can call information if the call doesn’t go through, he said. The motel owner, who declined to be identified by name, said he does have new business cards with the new area code and has been verbally telling customers about the change. To ease into the transition of having a new area code. SBC suggests that people make an extra effort to make sure the chil­ dren. the disabled and elderly they know are a^vare of the change and know the new area code. Before Feb. 15. SBC recommends that people should be sure to: • “Rc-program any equipment that stores See HELLO 269, page 19 DKHS staging variety show Delton-Kellogg High School will present its annual variety show Feb. 13. 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m in the high school auditorium. Called "The Magic of Follies." the show will feature students singing, dancing, performing skits, playing music and otherwise entertaining the audience. The follies were brought back to DKHS three years ago after a several-year hiatus. Acts include the well-known senior boys chorus line and girls chorus line In the show, students (clockwise, from bottom) Elliot Goy. Aaron Walters. Michael Hierer, Simon Tower and Langdon Tower will do a takeoff on the Queen rock song "Bohemian Rhapsody." Tickets for the show are $4. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 6. 2003 Additional NEWS BRIEFS: Oregon Trail topic at Bernard Society The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 in the Delton Kellogg Middle School Li­ brary in Delton. The public is invited This month’s program will feature a video on the Oregon Trail, chronicling the 1840s trek across America’s unset­ tled West. Many pioneers walked the entire 2,000 miles barefoot in search of a better life. Wind Band’s next concert is Feb. 23 Three more rehearsals of the Thornapplc Wind Band at will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, and Feb. 13 and 20 at Hastings High School. This organization, in its sixth sea­ son of bringing band music to Barry County, is preparing a winter concert of patriotic music for presentation at Delton High School Sunday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m. The program, conducted by Keith Closson, also will include a medley from “The Sound of Music.” The winter concert also will feature a guest appearance by the the Kellogg Community College Band. ILR Cathedrals class starts Friday The Kellogg Community College Institute for Learning in Retirement’s “Medieval Cathedrals of England" class will begin Friday afternoon, Feb. 7, at the Fehscnfeld Center west of Hastings. The four-weck series, which will be taught by the Rev. Gerardo Wood, is open to anyone age 50 and older. Participants will be introduced to the history of English cathedrals from the 11th to the 14th century and will examine the relationship between the rise of the cathedral and English life and their architectural character. Rev. Wood received the 1991-92 Achievement Award of Distinction from the history department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The class scries will continue Feb. 14, 21 and 28. All sessions will take place between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Cost is $10. To register, call 948-9500, ex­ tension 2642. Vision 20/20 plans farm land program The Vision 20/20 County-wide Comprehensive Planning Action Team will have an all-day conference on farm land preservation from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. There is no cost for the program and complimentary lunch will be provided. The main speaker for the event is Dennis Pennington, Michigan State University Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent, whose re­ sponsibilities include the Master Gar­ dener rogram. restricted use of pesti­ cide education and farm business man agement. During the growing sea­ son. field days, research plots, tours and education programs comprise much of his time. He is speaking at meetings, meeting one-on-one and helping farmers key in information for the federal farm bill, the registration deadline being April 1. Pennington said his presentation has five parts with plenty of room for dis­ cussion along the way. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions throughout the presentation. Jack Bender will present concepts dealing with change and cooperation. Another portion of the conference will be the showing of the video “Down­ side Up." a long-term, community­ wide initiative that continues to stimu­ late economic growth in North Ad­ ams, Mass. A large block of time will be spent in "open space." Participants will be able to name the topic of their choice, reserve a time slot and discus­ sion space and have dialog with oth­ ers. Registration and coffee begin at 8 a.m. and Pennington's presentation be­ gins at 8:30. Participants are asked to RSVP Jim McManus at 945-1290 by Feb. 12 to help determine numbers for lunch. Parents of HHS seniors to meet The monthly meeting of the Parents of Hastings High School Senior Party will be held on Monday. Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hastings High choir room. All committee chairpersons or a committee representative are re­ quested to be present. Parents arc always invited and wel­ come to attend these meetings. Third ‘Afterglow’ program slated The third in a three-part series of musical activities at the Hastings High School lecture hall will follow this Friday night’s home basketball game. Each of the featured performers in the series is distinctively different, to offer something for all who attend. Those planning the scries are hoping those who arc attending the Saxons* basketball game will simply make the trip down the hall to attend the con­ certs after the game. There is no pub­ lished start time for the performances since this is dictated by the end of the game, but all performances will be concluded by no later than 11 p.m. The afterglow this Friday evening will feature the Hastings High School Jazz Bands, which will unveil the fes­ tival set for 2003. The two big bands will perform classic jazz literature as a prelude to their return to many jazz festivals in late winter and early spring. All of the performances of the Af­ terglow series are free admission. Village Players plan production The Village Players of Middleville will present a dinner theater produc­ tion “Occupation: Murder” later this month at the Middle Villa Inn. The performance dates arc Friday and Saturday evenings, Feb. 14 and 15, 21 and 22 and Feb. 28 and March 1. Tickets are $2250 per person. Call 795-3640 to make reservations. Blood drive slated for Friday, Feb. 7 A Red Cross blood drive is planned for next Monday in the Sunfield area. The drive will be fiom 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at the United Methodist Church in Hastings Church, near the comer of Green and Broadway. Red Cross officials say they antici­ pate a strong need for type O-negative blood over the holidays because more people travel and blood supplies over­ all are dangerously low. They also say it’s a good idea for donors to roll up their sleeves four times a year. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday's drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information or an appoint­ ment, call Naomi Wilson at (517) 566­ 8481. Walk for Warmth slated for Feb. 22 This year’s Walk for Warmth in Hastings is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22. The annual fund-raiser, sponsored by the Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan, in­ cludes one- and three-mile outdoor walks in Albion at the First United Methouist Church Tennant Hall, in Battle Creek at the First United Meth­ odist Church on Michigan Avenue, in Coldwater at Heritage Park, in Union City at the Community Building, in Hastings at the Free Methodist Church, in Sturgis at the Sturgis Church of Christ, and in Three Rivers at the Three Rivers Community Cen­ ter. The Walk for Warmth helps low-in­ come. elderly, and disabled residents stay warm during the winter. While the Walk is an agency-wide CAA event, ail funds raised in each commu­ nity are used to help residents of that community. Pledge sheets will be available at area businesses and at the local CAA office this month. More than 600 walkers and support­ ing sponsors raised more than $68,000 through the Walk for Warmth. So far, this money has helped more than 800 individuals with heating related emer­ gencies. For more information on the Walk for Warmth, please contact the local CAA office 450 Meadow Run Drive. Suite 400 Hastings. (269) 948-4260. Survey shows growing concerns of farmland loss, urban sprawl Citizens of Michigan support smart land use strategics to protect farmland and en­ courage urban renewal, according to a new poll commissioned by a diverse group of Michigan business and environmental or­ ganizations and funded by People and Land, a group formed by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to preserve Michiganis rural and agricultural heritage. The survey was conducted by EPICMRA of Lansing, an independent research firm, and included 600 randomly selected adults. An additional 200 surveys were completed with residents of rapidly grow­ ing communities to measure whether per­ ceptions differed depending on the recent history of one's community. It was devel­ oped through a collaboration with Ameri­ can Farmland Trust, the Michigan Environ­ mental Council. Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan United Conservation Clubs and the Michigan Association of Re­ altors to seek public concerns on land-use issues in the state. The problem perceived as serious by the highest percentage of survey participants was “urban sprawl,” or the process of resi­ dential or commercial development spread­ ing out in undeveloped areas, particularly those living in areas that have recently ex­ perienced rapid growth and development. However, those who rated urban sprawl as “serious" or “very serious” also believe there is a need for business or small busi­ ness development. Equally important, 80 percent of survey respondents ranked government programs that provide incentives for the reuse and re­ development of older urban land and build­ ings as cither a “top priority” or “impor­ tant." “This is an important connection, be­ cause wc cannot save our farmlands if we donit save our cities,” said Scott Everett, director of the East Lansing-based, Central Great Lakes Office of American Farmland Trust, a nationwide organization that works to curb the loss of productive farmland. “Wc need to create incentives for people lo remain in cities with existing infrastruc­ tures and public services, which will create less desire lo move from the city and frag­ ment farmland." Survey participants indicated broad sup­ port for smart-growth policies such as of­ fering tax incentives to preserve farmland, zoning to preserve open space, government support for redevelopment of urban areas and more funding fur schools that have par­ ticipated in growth planning. Support for a list of smart-growth policies tested in the survey was consistently high across all ar­ eas of Michigan — cities, suburbs and rural areas — and among all age groups. “Creating jobs and expanding the tax base through commercial and industrial growth is a key clement to making Michi­ gan a desirable place to live,” said Doug Roberts, director of environmental and regulatory affairs at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. “Michigan residents support a land use strategy that strikes a balance be­ tween allowing for economic growth while protecting the land resource.” Conducted during the summer of 2002, the survey sampled each part of the state according lo its contribution to the state­ wide population. The margin of error is based on number of respondents per ques­ tion with an average of plus or minus 4 per­ cent. • Seventy-five percent of participants thought it was a "very good idea” or “somewhat good idea” to implement local policies that help pay for community serv­ ices, such as roads, waler and sewer serv­ ices, in areas where the community is en­ couraging growth, while also providing ac­ cess to funding for farmland and open spa.ee preservation. “Wc can use the findings to work to­ gether to address land use issues while still promoting economic growth and develop­ ment whete there are demands to be met,” said Nick Infante of the Michigan Associa­ tion of Realtors. “We can promote density and urban renewal as the solution to the in­ consistencies in the behavior of the public compared to the answers given in this sur­ vey? Understanding the problem and imple­ menting different growth patterns may be a challenge for the very near future, as a third of all respondents say they are “certain lo move” or “likely to move” in the next five years. Of those who said they were “certain’or “likely” to stay in their current resi­ dence, 24 percent said they would move if they could. In addition, participants now living in metropolitan areas and surround­ ing suburbs were more than twice as likely to say they plan lo move as respondents currently living in rural counties. Sixty percent of respondents 30 years and younger plan to move, while no other age bracket had more than 39 percent an­ ticipating a move. They will look for a home tha» has quiet surroundings, will in­ crease in value and have less traffic conges­ tion. Urban residents that are moving put greater emphasis on better schools and safety from crime, the survey said. Eighty-three percent of survey respon­ dents think it is a good idea to adopt local zoning ordinances that encourage planned residential development. They also think it is important to provide tax incentives for landowners who voluntarily preserve farm­ land and open space. However, rural char­ acteristics were rated by 51 percent of ur­ ban respondents planning to move as some­ thing they desire. “People understand that sprawl is a seri­ ous problem and are starting to realize that their home-buying decisions arc being se­ verely limited by skewed public policies.” said Conan Smith of the Michigan Environ­ mental Council. “We lack the options and incentives to ensure people see urban areas and other areas where growth makes sense as viable options.” Unplanned growth requires more in pub­ lic services — such as roads, schools and sewer — than the tax revenue it generates, while farmland contributes lo the economic health of a community, according to Ever­ ett. citing more than 80 Cost of Community Services studies conducted around the country that validate the claim. “Farmland also provides valuable open space, wildlife habitat and groundwater recharge,” he added. "Loss of open space is a major concern.” said Sam Washington, executive director of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. "People come to Michigan for outdoor rec­ reation and agricultural tourism. These rec­ reation economies depend on the open spaces that are being developed." The survey. Everett said, clearly shows that the public is concerned about the loss of farmland and the need for urban renewal as a deterrent to sprawl. “The public supports policies and public funding to help address the issue.” he said. "It’s important for lawmakers to understand how important this is for the communities they represent." ‘Bonner’ named director of Michigan NORML group Larry "Bonner" Lippert of Hastings, founder of the Michigan Marijuana Move­ ment. will assume the position of executive director of the Michigan chapter of the Na­ tional Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws. His appointment was announced at the Jan. 18 meeting of the MI.NORML in Lansing, where members met to decide where they wanted to go with drug reform issues in Michigan. In attcndencc were rep­ resentatives from NORML, the Drug Pol­ icy Forum of Michigan, Hash Bash of Ann Arbor, the Libertarian Party, Green Party, Detroit Coalition for Compassionate Care, Police Officers for Drug Law Reform, Michigan Marijuana Movement and inter­ ested parties. It was decided to build Michigan NORML. along with other reform groups, into a coalition to reform the cannabis laws in this state. A NORML spokesperson said, "One of the problems was that since the PRA (Per­ sonal Responsibility Amendment) ballot campaign, MI.NORML had nc effective leadership. Now we do. After several days of talk with Keith Stroup, national Director of NORML, and others in the movement, it was decided to build MI.NORML into a force that could affect cannabis changes in our state.” All the legal work has been done and now MI.NORML is a legal enitiy. Besides Lippert’s appointment, other of­ ficers will be board of directors, Susan West; Lou Vicrling, also treasurer; Carol Reed, also secretary; Donna Paridee; the Rev. Steve Thompson, and Mike Segesta. Directors of MI.NORML chapters will be the advisory board if they are listed with the national chapter of NORML. Other appointments included Mike Segesta, director of legal concerns; Dan So­ lano, law cnforcemert liaison to MI.NORML; Lou Verling, liaison to the Libertaran Party; Tim Beck, liaison to MPP. There are several other positions yet to be filled. Liaisons for the Michigan Green party also arc needed. This coming year there will be a lot of movement on cannabis reform. • A voter registration drive. MI.NORML will be on the road, traveling across the state to get people registered to vote. “This will no* only enable us to get our message out, but will add members, and in­ crease our mail data base,” Lippert said. • Changing the local cannabis laws. Charter townships and cities will he the tar­ get of petitions to try to make rx>ses»ion of small amounts the lowest priority misde­ meanor with just a fine and no r:cord. There also the possibility of medical and hemp bills. Detroit will be a focus of a medical bill. Larry “Bonner" Lippert • There will be a medical bill introduced in Lansing sometime in May. One of MI.NORML’s goals is to support this ef­ fort with letters, calls and anything that can be done in a positive way to show politi­ cians there is wide supports. • MI.NORML will work toward building its membership base, with new chapters through-out the state and bringing existing chapters up to par. Anyone who would like to start a MI.NORML chapter in their area will be helped with the legal filings and anything else that will contribute to suc­ cess. • MI.NORML will have a new web site, which is up and running but still being worked on. The present address for the site is www.mmm420.org. Within about two weeks this address will change to www.MINORML.org, but it is not up yet. On the site will be, links, membership, contact info for chapters, voter registration, help in writing elected officals. news links, chapter sites, national sites such as the na­ tional NORML, MPP, MAP, Drugsensc and coalition members. • Local chapters arc urged to adopt a highway. Macomb County NORML has al­ ready done this. They arc also urged to join the local Chamber of Commerce and get in­ volved in their community. Cost to join MI.NORML is $10 per year, which includes one year free membership in National NORML, news releases from national and state, events and general info. People in Barry County who want to get a local chapter up lo date and start having meetings may contact Lippert at Bonner@triton.net or call 948-0163. County Board meeting changed to February 12 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The next regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners has been changed from Tuesday, Feb. 11 to Wednes­ day. Feb. 12 so commissioners may attend the Michigan Association of Counties Con­ ference Feb. 10-11. The time of the County Board meeting for Feb. 12 has also been changed to 10:30 a.m., one hour later than normal. The board’s Finance Committee also will meet that day at 8 a.m. The County Board meets on the top floor of the County Courthouse in Hastings. At last week’s meeting, commissioners approved per diems and mileage for any commissioner who attends the MAC Con­ ference. Commissioner Jim French, who chairs the M-37 Corridor Committee, announced that a firm has been selected to serve as the group's consultant, pending approval of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). At MDOT’s request, French said he could not disclose the name of the firm until MDOT’s final approval is given. The County Board also approved the ap­ pointment of new Commissioner Don Nevins, formerly employed at the County Sheriff’s Department, to serve on the County 911 Administrative Board. He re­ places Commissioner Ken Neil, who asked to have Nevins take his place. ...to those who mean so much in your life. Place a thoughtful "LOVE LINE' in next week's BANNER. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 6. 2003 - Page 3 Grant saves head lice program by Mary McDonough Staff Writer An llth-hour “save” by the Barry Com­ munity Foundation has allowed Family and Children Services to continue helping fami­ lies treat head lice infestations. Funding for the agency’s head lice pro­ gram was discontinued (his fall by the Fam­ ily Independence Agency, according to Ted Lindberg, director of programs and services for Family and Children Services. Just a short time after Family and Chil­ dren Services heard the Barry Community Foundation was going to step in with a $5,000 grant to keep the program going, the agency was approached by a Barry County resident in desperate need of help, Lindberg said. The woman is a single mother who was missing work because her child was in­ fected with lice, Lindberg said. “The child kept getting reinfected, and (the mother) was having to take off work," Lindberg said. “My understanding is tha» she had nad enough absences she was concerned if it kept up she would potentially lose her job.” Because of the foundation grant. Cindy LaDerc. a social worker with Family and Children Services, was able to go to the woman’s home and help eradicate the lice infestation in both the home and child, Lindberg said. LaDerc has been making such home vis­ its to help families with head lice infesta­ tions for at least two years, Lindberg said. Home visits often attracted other families needing help dealing with lice, Lindberg said. “All of a sudden people would (show up) because they heard the head lice lady was there,” he said. The head lice program is “really valued by schools,” Family and Children Services Prevention, treatment discussed... CEO Don Vander Kooy said. Lice infesta­ tions affect a child’s academic performance and progress in school, he said, because the children have to stay home while the lice are treated. Lindberg said lice infestations can also make families “quite vulnerable in terms of economic status.” Many families will get infestations under control, only to have them reoccur, he said. "People will try their very best, but some­ thing is left on clothing, bedding, or a throw," and more lice will be found on the children. Sanitation efforts to get rid of the lice “have to be very thorough." he said. LaDerc teaches families how to sanitize their homes and helps them treat their chil­ dren with special shampoos provided by Children and Family Services. The sham­ poos are typically more effective than overthe-counter lice shampoo products. Lind­ berg said. As a social worker, he said, “as long as I can remember I’ve heard about head lice. It’s passed from kid to kid and family to family." Problems families experience with head lice are sometimes thought of as “that dirty little secret," he said. “You don't want to talk about having lice." Nevertheless, he said, “all schools have this problem. It’s one of those things that's not taked about. The children end up being very embar­ rassed and being at a disadvantage with school mates." According to the Harvard School of Pub­ lic Health web site, www.hsph.harvard cdu/hcadlice.html. head lice are small parasitic insects adapted to living mainly on the scalp and neck hairs of human hosts. Also known as “cooties." head lice feed on a person’s blood, the web site says. Human lice most likely evolved at the same time humans evolved. “Head lice have been re­ covered from prehistoric mummies.” the site states. Human lice are host specific, the site says “Human lice will not feed upon other animals and lice of other ani­ mals rarely feed upon a person.” According to the web site, “head lice are equal opportunity parasites: they do not re­ spect socio-economic class distinctions. Their presence docs not connote a lack of See LICE, page 17 Child Abuse Council holds annual dinner Medical interviews for child abuse victims highlighted ter coordinates all the initial investigative work involved in child sexual abuse claims, including medical cxan> * done by Sims, in­ “The care and feeding of a physician is a terviews of victims, on-site counseling, costly endeavor,” pediatrician Deb Sims case coordination and case tracking. told those attending the annual dinner of The Allegan center and Holland Com­ the Child Abuse Prevention Council of munity Hospital Foundation are offering Barry County last week. Barry County a chance to hire Dr. Sims for Malpractice insurance, continuing medi­ 16 hours a month. cal education, technical equipment and Having the services of a specially trained other expenses make it difficult for coun­ physician to do medical exams is helpful in ties with smaller populations to afford a a number of ways, Sims said. physician specializing in performing medi­ Because r-he devotes her time exclusively cal exams on children who say they’ve to providing exams for children who may been sexually or physically abused, she have been sexually abused or severely said. physically abused, she not only accrues Several counties have solved that prob­ valuable experience in conducting such ex­ lem by hiring Sims to work for all of them, ams. she is able to devote more time to per­ according to Cathy Weirick. executive di­ forming the exams and testifying in court rector of the Allegan County Prevention of when necessary, she said. Child Abuse and Neglect Council. She can spend two hours on each exam, Barry County may become the most re­ compared to an average of 15 minutes fam­ cent of those contracting for Sims’ services. ily physicians spend with patients, she said. Weirick and Sims served as guest speak­ ers at the annual dinner, held at the Elks She is also better able to respond to court subpoenas requiring her to testify. “It's im­ Lodge in Hastings last Thursday. Sims ex­ plained that the Holland Community Hos­ possible" for doctors in private practice to pital Foundation hired her and rents her out “work 80 to 100 hours a week and then say to Ottawa Kent and Allegan counties. Each they will see abused children,” she said. week Sims spends part of her tune al sexual Court appearances can’t be set up at the abuse assessment centers in Ottawa and convenience of attending physicians, she ’• • Kent counties and* part’of hen time at the 'said. *•*•**• Beverly Schroeder Children’s Advocacy She currently has 17 subpoenas for up­ CerUer of Allegan, operated by the Allegan coming court appearances, Sims said. Sims also told those attending the ban­ CA/N Council. The advocacy center in Allegan is a quet that she has acquired special equip­ child-friendly, safe environment where ment helpful in conducting her exams children who have made allegations of sex­ which might not be immediately available ual abuse may come and disclose their to family physician, nr emergency room abuse, Weirick said. “The center’s mission doctors. is to ensure that these children arc not fur­ Weirick said having Sims conduct exams ther victimized by the very system de­ is also beneficial because at the end of the signed to protect them.” she said. The cen­ medical assessment some of those being by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Council Executive Director ruuen Jousma urged council members to fur­ ther the cause of providing child sexual abuse medical assessments in Barry County. Hastings resident Deb Murphy (pic­ tured with husband Randy) was named Volunteer of the Yea’. The Business of the Year award went to Green Street Mini Storage owners Ty­ ler and Bev Guernsey (pictured). "I've had 7-year-olds who have worried for years that they're pregnant" -OebSirm examined begin to feel comfortable enough to start talking about the abuse they have suffered. “It's amazing the number of kids” who will disclose their abuse to Sims be­ cause she is a doctor and not a police offi­ cer or other type of enforcement agent, Weirick said. Weirick explained that Sims’ exams in­ clude making sure the child is healthy, de­ termining whether the child has been in­ fected with a sexually transmitted disease, and checking for medical evidence of abuse. The thorough evaluations, which are “one of the most comprehensive exams a child will have." Sims said, even help in detecting other physical ailments being suf­ fered by the children. “I’ve found heart murmurs, abdominal masses, hip (abnor­ malities), head lice ...” Sims said. Part of her role with the victims, she said, is reassuring them :that “their bodies are all right." Victims tfre worried about sexually transmrttotf- diseases and crcg'nancy, sKc said. *Tvt have worried for years that they’re preg­ nant,” she said. Because Sims is examining the children at special assessment centers, she is also part of a team effort that makes it easier on children having to undergo such assess­ ments, Weirick said. Counseling at the centers are key to help­ ing victims, she said. The thorough exams Sims performs also make it easier for prosecutors to have the necessary information collected to make conviction of an offender more likely. Former Barry Assistant Prosecutor Re­ becca Hawkins said during the presenta­ tion’s question and answer period that physical exams in cases of child abuse are “very important.” Sims said she also gives family physi­ cians a chance to continue to provide medi­ cal services to families where sexual or physical abuse is suspected. “I can be the bad guy,” she said. “It isn’t the (family doctor) who has to say, ‘I think you’ve been knocking Johnny around.'” Karen Jousma, executive director of the Barry prevention council, said having a doctor who specializes in such exams close by would be beneficial. Currently Barry County children needing such exams have to be taken to Grand Rapids or another large metropolitan area to be assessed. Sims said one of her goals is to get child sexual abuse assessments out of hospital emergency rooms. Weirick said that prior to Sims, the center had a difficult time find­ ing a doctor to perform medical assess­ ments. In Allegan, there was no pediatri­ cian in the area to perform such exams, and “the ER people never called back." Sims said she is in the process of putting together some information Emergency Room doctors can use if they do have to perform child sexual abuse evaluations. Former ER physician Larry Hawkins said during the question and answer period that one of the difficulties facing ER doctors is trying to convince police agencies they should send suspected child sexual abuse victims to special assessment centers like the ones in Allegan, Kent and Ottawa coun­ ties. Hawkins said he would be in the “halle­ lujah” mode if such services were available in Barry County. Local pediatrician Amy Beck, also a banquet attendee, said there is a need in Barry County for more people lo be able to recognize it when a child is being physi­ cally or sexually abused, and a need for more people to repo. I suspected abuse to the proper agencies. “When you’re trained as a doctor, you know how to recognize things,” she said. “We’ve got to get people to recognize it’s out there.” Beck suggested the council play a part in increasing aware­ ness and reporting of such cases. ; Afier/S.ms' presentation, Jousma fold ! those attending the dinner that the council • can leatHhc wayin helping* bring Sims’ services to Barry County. Currently the Barry County Family Inde­ pendence Agency is negotiating with Sims and Weirick about whether the FIA will contract for Sims’ services, Julie Wiles of the FIA said. While no final decision on a contract has been made. Wiles said, the FIA has in the past and will continue to use Sims for medical assessments on a case by case basis. Wiles said the FIA is “excited about having the (medical) service avail­ able” in Barry County, because it would cut down on victims’ required travel to fara­ way assessment centers. Also, Wiles said, Dr. Deb Sims told about the benefits of having a specialist perform child sex­ ual abuse assessments. Attorneys, judges, doctors, members of law enforcement, social workers and others whose lives are regularly touched by child sexual abuse, several of w.iom are members of the Sims provides valuable expertise with such assessments. Her investigations of sus­ pected abuse are “well-rounded," Wiles said, and her reports are “very in-depth.” Wiles said that ideally it would be nice to have Sims come to Barry County for the assessments, perhaps using Pennock as the location for the exams. But whether the county will be able to provide a location for Sims to conduct ex­ ams is unknown right now, she said. Jousma said it would be an ultimate goal of the council to help establish an entire child abuse assessment center like the cen­ ters in Allegan, Ottawa and Kent. In the meantime, Jousma said, the coun­ cil can work to facilitate a contract with Sims to do Barry County cases at the Alle­ gan assessment center. “This is an opportunity for something to come into our community that we didn’t have to invent,” she told those at the ban­ quet. At the dinner, three people were honored for their child abuse prevention efforts. Deb Murphy of Hastings was named Volunteer of the Year for her efforts in es­ tablishing Pierre the Pelican, a newsletter that gives information on child develop­ ment to new parents. The Pierre program has been in custenoe io <hc county for 21 years now, Jousma said. Murphy is also a former member of the CAPCBC and spends a lot of time volunteering during the B-93 roof sit, an annual fund-raiser that is the council’s largest source of revenue. The council’s Business of the Year award went to Tyler and Bev Guernsey, owners of the Dairy Queen and Green Street Mini Storage. The couple offered to provide storage for the council’s baby crib program after Bom Again Home Furnish­ ings closed, Jousma said. Cathy Weirick, executive director of the Allegan County Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Council, served as one of the guest speakers at the din­ ner. Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County, attended the council's annual dinner last Thursday, held at the Elks Lodge in Hastings. �Page 4 - The Hast'ngs Banner - Thursday. February 6. 2003 10TOBES ...from Our Readers City Council may need an overhaul To the editor: Time for a change in who is running our city. Now our City Council has made an ordi­ nance to keep guns out of city buildings. This ordinance is in violation of a stale law enacted to keep gung ho local government from adopting such laws, yet our City Council seems to think they are above state law. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t care for guns but if there is already a law that states cities can’t restrict where legal gun holders can cany their concealed weapon, then why would our council members violate this law? If every city enacted laws about where you can and cannot carry’ your gun it would be chaos, as you wouldn’t know from city to city where you can or cannot carry your legal concealed weapon. This leads me to the real reason for this letter. As I’ve said before, it is time our city was run by new people. Our City Council seems lo think they can do whatever they want, whether the people are for it or against it. Wc have them going against at least 2000 people who don’t want Mill Street closed, and these signatures were collected at Pct World. Superette and the Hastings Bowl. People came in every day to sign my petition to keep Mill Street open. Imagine how many more would have signed if I would have gone door to door. I know that at this time not all council members who voted to close Mill Street are still there, but we need council members who are not above state law and listen to the people who put them where they are. Wc need our streets open, wc cannot let them close this street. That is why I appealed Judge Eveland’s decision to allow Mill St. to be closed. Traffic in and around Hastings is vcry congested throughout the day. Our mayor, Frank Campbell, made a statement that he has, “yet to hear a good reason not to close Mill Street. I haven’t heard a good reason to close it either, but I do have a couple of reasons to keep it open: 1) Over 2.000 pconlc said no. don’t close it. 2) Traffic is already bad enough in Hastings. Our town is not shrinking where we don’t need streets to get around. It is growing very fast, and will continue to grow. I want to get my building painted and add a new fish room to include saltwater fish and supplies. This is going to lake money I earn nd try to save for these improvements. If I have io use lhai money to fight this ridiculous plan to build a library in the middle of major street (the city master plans calls Mill a major street), I cannot make needed improvements. I have run c " of funds to continue my appeal. I c-. ntinuc this fight (appeal) without m* jney. The last thing I want to do is drop the appeal, but donations are not coming in. I have spent at least $3,000 of our store money, but w ith the economy the way it is. I am also running out of funds to keep the appeal going. I really hate to drop this appeal. We need all our streets open! The longer wc keep this going the better. Their new library is going to cost more in the future. They need to find a different place to build now. Please help me keep the Hastings Public Library out of the middle of Mill Street. Donations to keep the appeal going can be made at Pet World in Hastings. Doug Ward. Hastings otut ...to those who mean so much in your Rte. Place a thoughtful •LOVE UNE' In next week's BANNER. Casino is 'David vs. Goliath’ issue To the editor: I just read an article in the Leelanau Enterprise titled. “Natives: few in numbers but large in impact” and this reminded me instantly of the struggle of the Gun Lake tribe to open a casino in Bradley. The article indicated that according to Census 2000 figures. Native Americans comprise 3.66 percent of Leelanau’s total population of 21.119. However, the article went on to state that this tiny minority is responsible for much of the economic machine that keeps Leelanau County in business. And. 1 might add. the Indian casi­ nos in Northern Michigan add much to the entire Traverse City area to enhance their tourism. Judith A. Bon. Byron Center Dear editor: The Hastings business community de­ serves much praise for their incredible sup­ port during our MDA "Locked Up for Good” event to benefit the West Michigan chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc­ iation (MDA). The event, held on Thursday, Jan. 16, raised over $13,000! This due in part to Lock-Up participants who dedicated their time and efforts to raising funds for MDA’s local patient services program, as well as their generous contributions. Top bail raisers included George Clark from Quality Aluminum Products Inc., Monica Rappaport from Barry Conservation District, Scott Daniels from Nature’s Pride Taxidermy, Joanne Barnard from Charlton Park Village & Museum and Donna luunbeth from Metropolitan Title Company. A laigc part of the success of the event is due to various local businesses and com­ munity leaders that sponsored and support­ ed the event. Hastings 4 Theatre, which hosted the event, and Enterprise Rent-aCar. which provided "jailbird" transporta­ tion. Il’s been proven time and time again that the Hastings community cares enough to make a difference. The dollars raised from the event translate into direct local patient services that benefit families who live right here at our local community. These include support groups, our MDA clinics at Borgess Hospital and Mary Free Bed and summer camp. These people and businesses certainly make a different in the fight against neuro­ muscular disease. Krystal Masten brook. District Director, MDA, Grand Rapids Do others long for peace too? To the editor: How can President George W. Bush. Vice President Dick Cheney. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, and Secretary of State Colin Powell and rich American Israelis, war-mongers all. live with them­ selves? They are blood thirsty for war on Iraq, but none of them will be active victims of the war they help create. How wrong is it that wc fight Iraq with weapons of mass destruction while Iraq is not allowed weapons of the same kind to protect itself? While the United Nations is inspecting Iraq for mass destructive weapons, and has found none, have these inspectors inspected Israel and their mass destructive weapons? After the Gulf War in 1991, a reporter said Israel had sneakily built a nuclear bomb and bomb site. It was done without our country’s knowledge. After the nuclear bomb and site was built, Israel covertly leaked to our country what they had done. True or not, by all means, the U.N. should inspect Israel as they are doing with Iraq to learn the truth of the situation. Recently in the no-fly zone of Iraq, we bombed, and killed a Iraqi and his five chil­ dren. The brother went to get the bodies. Tiie bomb destroyed them so badly that it was impossible to identify them. Powell says there will be solid reasons to war on Iraq. 3ush, Cheney. Rumficld, Powell, and the rich Israeli-Americans will say and do anything criminally to wage war on Iraq. We arc everything we shouldn't be because of the leaders we have in the White Know Your Legislators: U.S. Snnata Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1 -202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building. Lansing, Mich. 48909. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Reponses to our weekly question. outlined in the Grand Rapids Press. Governor John Engler rejected a legisla­ tive mandate to sign the Gun Lake Casino compact even though he had 60 percent legislative approval of this mandate to do so. Well, it was announced recently that Gov. Engler now is on the Board of Directors of Universal Products... oh. by the way. Mr. Secchia started Universal Products and is chairman of the board. So I see this as a “David and Goliath” story and hope fairness ‘award this small Tribe in Allegan County will reign. Local people make lockup a success Write Us A Letter: heres the rules The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Sprague, chairman of the Gun Lake tribe, this group in Gun Lake is a small tribe, with less than 300 mem­ bers. so most of the jobs will go to the non­ tribe people in this area. But I would like to point out there are very powerful people who are part of this “drama” to stop the tribe from their own economic self-devel­ opment. The economic machine that is fighting the proposed casino is the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and big money from Grand Rapids. Pete Secchia bragged about his White House connections, asking Karl Rove (President Bush’s top political advisor) that he be put “in touch with his guy in charge of this kind of operation.” as Space spending enough? In light of the Columbia space shuttle tragedy, do you think the government supports space exploration enough or not enough? House Pentagon and Congress. Bush points a finger at Saddam without talking a good hard look at himself. You don’t hear Saddam or Aziz, speaking vitriolic, venomous words toward our lead­ ers, which our leaders do to Saddam. Our country's leaders’ motto is “do what I say, not what I do.” If a nation doesn’t agree with our dictates placed on them, retaliation is shown in tak­ ing away the nation’s food and medicine supplies. Our leaders don’t want peace, they are determined to go to war on Iraq. It’s obvi­ ous. Bush, in his State of the Union address Jan. 28, was far from truthful in his i.:."inuations, and outright indefensible attacks on Saddam Hussein. Our president presented himself as a poor role model for our young people. He did not show me good moral character. Will an inspector find a way to claim he found a weapon of mass destructions that he himself planted in a building? Much criticism being raised of about Iraq not allowing the rules of the inspectors. Under the circumstances, however, I think Iraq is doing the right thing. As for bacteriological weapons, the U.N. destroyed the one Britain and the U.S. sent Iraq during its war with Iran. Our country backed Iraq in its war on Iran some 20 years ago. It was satisfying for me lo watch on TV the huge number of people here in our country and other countries demonstrating against a war on Iraq. I have felt like ”a voice crying out in the wilderness” in my deep longing for peace. Justine McLean, Hastings Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. CaU...945-9554 Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMsnuor Hastings Banner, Inc. A drvision of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Vice President President Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Vbung (Editor) Elatne Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Suiser Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary “I think that the entire space program should be rc-evaluated. Then we can decide on the correct amount of support for space exploration." Lucille Hecker. Hastings: Esther Mathews, Hastings: Caraiee Pyne, Hastings: Nancy Buehl, Hastings: Eugene Pyne, Hastings: “We have to make sure the future of space exploration is safe and wc support it enough." "I don’t think we sup­ port the space program enough. More funds need to be allocated so that wc can continue ex­ ploration." “We aren’t paying too much for the program. I don’t know what the fu­ ture holds." “I think we need to keep the program safe and make progress. My concern is that wc are not spending enough to reach our goals.” “We need to spend enough for people to be safe. We don’t want more tragedies to occur.” Mary McDonough He'en Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads atxe^ed Monday through Fnday flam to 5 30 p m , Saturdays 8 30am MNoon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year «i Barry County S27 per year in adjoinng counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 6. 2003 - Page 5 No better time for change in Rutland Twp. Take a minute to remember soldiers Tb the editor: My son, David, heard someone recently make the comment, “Well the Vietnam War doesn't affect us.” His reply was that “Vietnam will affect me the rest of my life." His father died an alcoholic a few months ago. He served in Vietnam three tours and retired from the Army. It alienated my sons from their dad because of his drinking and trying to forget what happened in the war. I think that we should remember the price that soldiers and their families pay for the price of this freedom. We should remember all those before us who made the ultimate sacrifice for our being able to speak freely without worry of someone torturing us for what we say. The following should remind us of this! The Soldier Take a moment and picture in your mind the soldier at Valley Forge, as he holds his musket in his bloody hands. He stands barefoot in the snow, starved from lack of food, wounded from months of battle and emotionally scarred from the eternity away from his family surrounded by nothing but death and carnage of war. He stands tough, with Tire in his eyes and victory on his breath. He looks at us now in anger and disgust and tell us this: “I gave you a birthright of freedom bom in the Constitution, and now your children graduate too illiterate to read it. “I fought in the snow barefoot to give you the freedom to vote and you stay at home because it rains. “I left my family destitute to give you the freedom cf speech and you remain silent on critical issues, because it might be bad for business. “I orphaned my children to give you a government to serve you and it has stolen democracy from the people. “It’s the soldier - not the reporter - who gives you the freedom of the press. “It’s the soldier - not the poet - who gives you the freedom of speech. “It’s the soldier - not the campus orga­ nizer - who allows you to demonstrate. “It's the soldier who salutes the flag, serves the flag, whose coffin is draped with the flag, that allows the protester to bum the flag!” Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the self­ less acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen. Nancy Herzel, Woodland Manger scene in Hastings inappropriate on public land Tb the editor: This is in response to numerous letters that appeared in the Jan. 30 edition of the Banner. While I am not offended by the manager scene in downtown Hastings. I do not sup­ port it. The founding fathers of this country established this nation to allow all citizens religious freedom. Wisely, they saw that the only way lo preserve this ideal was by giv­ ing us ail the Constitutional freedoms of free speech and free religion (among oth­ ers). This, with respect to religious freedom, is achieved, in part, by the separation of church and state, of which a manger scene on public land is a direct violation. 1 agree with Stacey Sheldon that the manger scene does “commemorate the hol­ iday season." but let us be ”ery clear which holiday and from which religion. It is Gvistian. the manger scene is also not, as Cart and Elsie Swanson wrote “commemo­ rating the historical fact of the birth of Jesus Christ." It is explicitly religious in nature. To argue anything else is insulting, and I would think especially so, to Christians. I will not deny the fact Christ was bom in a manger and died on a cross. But do the Swansons deny the fact that Jesus' God was the God of Abraham? Christians follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, but the God in heaven that they worship, the God that Jesus himself worshiped, is the God of the Jews - Yahweh. The Christian hypocrisy seems conveniently forgetful of this fact especially when trying to infringe on the constitutional rights of non-Christians. If the Swansons want to cite religious fact, maybe they should actually stick to the facts. But realistically, the Swansons, and anyone else, may believe what ever they wish to - fact or fiction. That is the beauty of America. But do not confuse everyone’s right of religious freedom with the public endorsement of a single religion in the form of a manger displayed on public property. Those two things are absolutely not the same. (By the way, where did the money come from to purchase, erect, maintain and take the manger down come from? I’m curious. I hope not from taxpayers funds.) The Swansons said it themselves - that it is a “Christmas display." And there is absolutely no mistaking a manger as a Hanukkah or Kwaanza display... or any other religious display for that matter. It is specifically regarded as Christian. And that kind of display is not sanctioned by our Constitution. That's what offends me. Not the display itself, but the rationale that some citizens will use to try to force their views on anyone not in the majority. But this country is a democracy, so the majority does rule, even when it is illegal. Doesn't this same majority realize that when the religious rights of even one citi­ zen are infringed upon, we are all in dan­ ger? That by doing so the value of these rights is absolutely diminished for every­ one? I’m not condoning “trying to crush everything that Christians believe in." as Su?ey Sheldon wrote. But let's be realistic here. There is a distinct difference between religious persecution and the separation of Church and Slate. The preservation of the religious rights of the minority can hardly be mistaken for “crushing." Ms. Sheldon suggested "Santa = Satan." I hope she's not serious. Ever hear of St. Nicholas. Santa Claus = St. Nicholas. City Council members should be aware there should not be any kind of religious display on public land. So the debate over whether people should drive around it, or look the other way, or whatever, is moot. The manger shouldn’t even be there in the first place. That is the only way to truly preserve any holiday celebration. Religion has no place in government, politics maybe, but not government. It belongs at home. Yeah, i vote. And I also know how to contact the ACLU. But I look forward to seeing the manger next year, and for many more to come. But not on the Courthouse lawn. Put it up in the Swanson’s yard. Lisa Weiss, Hastings Friend of the Court does a good job To the editor: A while back I read a letter about the Barry County Friend of i ’-art. The woman who wrote it claimed that she had been treated badly by the caseworkers there. I have been dealing with the Friend of the Court for about four years now. I found her letter disturbing because I have never had any problems with the Friend of the Court. Heather Bellows is my case worker. I have found her to be very informative and help­ ful in my endeavors. Friend of the Court is a system that helps people who cannot afford an attorney. They are not there to hold your hand and do all the work for you. If you read the handbook that is given to you. it explains how Friend of the Court works. The people who work there have not made the rules governed by Friend of Court. They are simply human beings, like you and me, doing a job and trying to help people. If you are not satisfied with their actions then you can always hire an attorney. If things don’t go the way you want with them, then you are out a lot of money. With Friend of the Court, it’s basically free. It always helps to have a decent attitude. I realize that sometimes it is hard to go there and not be angry or upset. Please remember that these people are only doing a job. It is not their fault that you are in the situation that you are in. If you feel that you have been treated like you are stupid, then maybe you are. I cannot express enough how wonderful the Friend of Use Court <ystem has been for me. Any time 1 have a problem I can call my case worker and leave a message or speak to her and get the answers I need. I am not happy with some of the laws. That is no fault of Friend of the Court. If you are unhappy with the parenting laws, then you must write to your governor, sen­ ator and appropriate ofticials. Being angry at Friend of the Court employees will not do any good. So please, next time you deal with Friend of the Court, take a keep breath and realize that they are doing the best that they can to help you and leave your troubles and anger outside of the door. Donna Claypool, Hastings To the editor: This letter is in regards to the recent spe­ cial recall election in Rutland Charter Township Now that all is said and done, it's time to for the citizens to learn from this experi­ ence. First and foremost, the township meetings are open to citizens. They are held every second Wednesday at the Town­ ship Hall, 2641 Heath Road. These meetings are full of information for all, and can be quite a learning experi­ ence. Township business, including but not limited to points of interest such as pro­ posed changes in ordinances, land use, gen­ eral types of township business including payroll, purchases etc., is handled at such meetings, where it all takes place in front of the public. Ideally, when township business begins to go amiss, it can be stopped immediately. Citizens have the right to speak at these meetings in a formal manner. Always re­ member this when attending meetings, this is a business meeting, and you must treat it with respect along with the board members. As a citizen you have the right to take the information back to others and spread the news. You have the right to contact the members personally via mail or through the township office and discuss matters at hand. If something seems misleading, ask for it to be clarified. The citizens also have the right to ask the Township Board mem­ bers to vote and limit the power of the su­ pervisor. You also have the right to contact the press via letters to the editor, etc. These meetings are the first chance for a success­ ful change. Several considerations: • An ordinance, in its proposed state, has a potential to be stopped! Once it is has been formally adopted the chances of resur­ recting it for reconsideration are drastically decreased to almost nil. • A misappropriated fund is easier to handle at the time of payment rathe’ then after it’s been paid. • Misunderstood business is easier to handle at the time it takes place rather than months later. • A unruly official who may be out of line is easier to put on notice right at the time of his inappropriateness. • Citizens recently showed interested in township business by the number of people who took time to vote Jan. 14. Good for you! Now take it upon yourself to attend the meetings. Take notes, tape record (with board approval,) and when your neighbors cannot attend personally, keep them in­ formed. —TWe all must know the community be­ longs to the citizens, the government is paid for by the citizens, chosen by the dti- zens, and should be controlled by the citi­ zens. It should not be the government con­ trolling us. Now is the time for change. Show inter­ est. The Rutland Charter Township Board meeting dates for 2003 are now scheduled for Feb. 12. March 12. April 2. May 14. June 11, July 9, Aug. 13. Sept. 10, Oct. 8. Nov. 12 and Dec. 10. All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. If you live in another township. I offer you the same advice. Check with your township clerk. She will have the scheduled meetings. The voice of the people must be heard without regarde for race, sex. creed, relig- ion, c; financial standings, education etc. Your way to be heard is to vote and attend meetings! “For in a republic, who is ’the country?’ Is it the government which is for the mo­ ment in the saddle? Why, the government is merely a servant — merely a temporary servant. It cannot be its prerogative to de­ termine what is right and what is wrong, and decide who is a patriot and who isn't. Its function is to obey orders, not originate them.” — A quote by Mark Twain Bonnie Prater. Hastings America must continue to lead To the editor: President Bush is right! The United Nations has become nothing but an endless debating society. Here are some facts that prove to me this organization is worthless and pathetic: •They voted the country of Libya to head the Human Rights Commission. Libya is one of the biggest abusers of human rights that is still being sanctioned by the U.N.! • They are in the process of electing Iraq to chair the disarmament committee. Hello? The country that refuses to disclose or dis­ arm themselves will be in charge? • They stood by as almost a million Africans were being subjected to genocide in Rwanda, apparently “debating" about what course of action (or inaction in this case) to take. • It was America that led the way into Kosovo to save thousands of Muslims from being slaughtered, while the UJ4. and Europe stood by wringing their hands. Have any Muslim nations, or France and Germany for that matter, shown any grati­ tude or good will? France and Germany were liberated and rebuilt by America, after World War II, but do they seem to care now how much they owe us for their present existence? No. They trash us and attempt to undercut our power and bring us down to their level. I’m glad we finally have a president who is standing up for American values and American interests. We sec how far it got us by appeasing and acquiescing America’s interests with the previous administration. Bill Clinton ran around apologizing for who we are and even fed the resentment and envy of some of these countries. Did ignoring the first Trade lower bombing the embassy bomb­ ings, the U3S. Cole attack do anything toward making other countries “like us bet­ ter"? I think not. Anti-American sentiment has and will continue. It’s to be expected when you are the greatest, most powerful nation, with a moral authority and an innate desire to pro­ vide the opportunity for freedom and liber­ ty for al) people. That is a burden we have to bear, but it should never deter us from acting and doing what is right. We did not become this great country by following everyone else. We did it by lead­ ing, and that’s what this president is doing, which unfortunately bothers the hell out of some people. Maureen Dudley, Dowling Some athletes deserve more credit Tb the editor: I think if it's not a school affiliated spoils program, the kids don't get the recognition they deserve. I train local kids and adults in the sport of boxing. Ben Berry, who has been training hard for a year, went to compete in the state of Michigan Silver Gloves toumarent. Ben took second in his division in the whole stale and I'm very proud of him. Ben put his whole heart into thal fight, it was a split decision, so it was a very close fight. But in my opinion, Ben won that fight. Second in the state is just as good as first, maybe better. There's always thal one person to set your goal for. Ben Berry is still a winner to me. When someone puts heart and soul into something, they deserve the credit. Candi Sarver. Hastings Sewer Authority financing confusing mess To the editor, This letter is in response to the article "Sewer Authority admits improper account­ ing* that appeared in the Dec. 5 edition of the Banner. 1 wish to point out that the resolution re­ garding the improper deposits of debt re­ tirement funds was not passed unanimously by the board. Two board members voted in the minority not to pass the resolution and one other board member voted yes with se­ rious reservations. Since my appointment to the Authority Board in November 2000, I do not recall any mottOA being made or passed by the board to deposit any monies incorrectly. As a board member, 1 have no personal knowl­ edge as to when or why they were depos­ ited incorrectly. Repeated questions were asked at a monthly meeting as to where the funds in the "Improvement, Replacement &. Re­ newal” account were coming from. In re­ sponse to these questions, the board was told, by past management, that certain board members were confused and did not understand the accounting procedures. As Mrs. Nickerson and myself were the ones asking the questions, I can only assume that we were the ones who were confused and did not understand. However it was stated at the Nov. 25, 2002, meeting by the financial director (Roslyn Pellerito), that since she was hired in 1997 it had been standard accounting procedure that the $7 monthly debt service charge be placed in the Improvement, Re­ placement & Renewal account. It was also stated at this meeting that the only money deposited into the debt service account were the special assessment funds collected by the townships annually through the tax roil. I fail to understand that if the auditor, Karl Drake, has not caught this since 1997, how he can state that part of his job each year is to determine how much money should have been collected for debt retire­ ment and establish whether that amount has been placed in the debt retirement account. Based on the fact that the sewer system has. at present date, more than 1950 REUs sold, this calculates out to roughly more than $159,600 per year (that is $7 per month per REU) since 1997 of debt service funds that have been deposited improperly. So why did this recently passed resolu­ tion only address the improperly deposited monies since April 2002? Why, in Mr. being to pacify the Michigan Department of Treasury so that the county would not lose its ability to bond future projects? That is what appeared to be the main concern of James White, who is not only the county at­ torney, but also the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority attor­ ney, when he attended the sewer meeting of Nov. 25. The Sewer and Water Authority has three sources of income, those being the monthly charges of $27.50 (per REU paid quarterly), special assessment money col­ lected annually and new connection fees. Of the monthly charges $20.50 is for the operation and maintenance of the system. The remaining $7 is to be placed in trust for bond payments. The annual special assess­ ment money, collected through the town­ ships, is to be placed in trust for bond pay­ ments. This 'leaves only the "new connections” monies as a revenue source. Every bond payment projection shows this money ac­ counted for as money needed to pay the bond payments. However, according to Mr. White, it is "discretional" as to how this money can be spent by the authority. It is only common sense that if this ”new con­ nection” money has always been ear­ marked, in every report, to make bond pay­ ments it is no longer "discretional" as to where that money can or should be spent. Since the startup of the system, the opera­ tion and maintenance has for numerous years run in the red. According to the audit figures, the few years that the system ran in the black was not enough money to offset the numerous years it ran in red ink. If wc can all agree that there is no “Money Fairy," then we can all agree that the shortfall in the 0 & M had to be covered by one of the remaining two sources of revenue, both being debt service money. As for the quote, from Chairman Dick Barnum, "In previous years it was believed that debt service funds could be used for things other than debt servicc"(if they though they had enough money to cover debt retirement). Was this a belief of the entire past boards? Where was this belief generated from? It is easy to take an over projected growth and interest rates for a 17­ year period, and contend that you will have enough money to make the future bond paymenu. The problem only occurs when it becomes evident that your growth and in­ terest will not meet the revenues needed, which is now, what even the auditor and le­ Drake’s opinion, is "an in depth audit not necessary"? Could it be that this resolution was written to serve only one purpose, that gal counsel agree has happened. Whether we need or can afford a forensic audit is no longer the question. The ques- tion is how can the present Sewer and Wa­ ter Authority Board even pretend it can make any informed financial decisions without one? Al the Dec. 16 board meeting, the board voted to secure this audit by hiring an inde­ pendent firm. As for the recent article in your Dec. 26 edition, "County will underwrite $500,000 Yankee Springs water tower," I find it sad that county attorney Jim White said the resolution approving the bond sale did not indicate who is responsible should some­ thing goes wrong with the water tower. As elected officials and an attorney hired by the county, the first and foremost interest should be that engineering and constnictionstandards be established and met. This will prove a safeguard, not just for the county but also, and more importantly, the residents that are ultimately financially re­ sponsible for this water tower. I do commend former County Commis­ sioner Tom Wilkinson's suggestion that a "construction superintendent" be hired to insure the construction procedures. Rebecca G. Gray, Prairieville Township ONE MORE LETTER on page 15 Take Notice that a sale pursuant to an exe­ cuted writ of execution of the real property de­ scribed below shal occur on Thursday. March 20. 2003 at 1.-00 p.m. on the steps of the Barry County Courthouse located at 200 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. The property is described as follows: The west one hart of the southwest one quar­ ter of section 24, town two north. Range seven west, except one acre out of the southwest comer tor school Purposes, being situated In Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan. (3-6) �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 6. 2003 Beverly J. Birman HASTINGS - Beverly .1. Birman, age 75. of Hastings, died Thursday. Jan. 30.2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Birman was bom on Nov. 20. 1927 at Hastings. Ml. the daughter of Raymond and Ruby (Hawkins) Shultz. She was raised in Rutland Township of Barn County and attended the Chidester School, graduating in 1945 from Hastings High School. She was married to Walter W. Birman on Oct. 25. 1947. She was employed as office manager for the Farm Bureau in Hastings for 20 years, retiring in 1989. She had previous employ­ ment in the office of Hastings Manufacturing Co for about three years. She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church. Women of Hope. Sunday and Bible School Teacher, church kitchen helper, former 4-H leader. Jolly Hobby Club, church nursery helper, enjoyed knitting and crocheting, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grand­ mother and sister. Mrs. Birman is survived by her husband. Walter; daughters. Judy (Randy) Hughes of Hastings and Vicki (Lee) Fix of Excanaba; son. Brad (Ronda) Birman of Hastings; eight grandchildren; two great grandchil­ dren; sister. Thelma Williams of Hastings; brother. Melvin Shultz of Hastings; broth­ ers-in-law. William (Betty) Birman of Hastings and Robert (Gerris' Birman of Pennsylvania; sisters-in-law. Marie Hutchins of St. Petersburg. FL and Violet Birman of Jacksonville. FL and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were parents; brother. Donald Shultz; brother-in-law. John Birman. Services were held Monday. Feb. 3.2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Richard D. Moore officiated. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ObitaMies Letha E. Gardner More Obituaries on Page 8 Worship Together... ..Mt the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW COUNTRY CHAPEL FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 ajn . Sunday UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowlutg. Phone 616-721-8077 . Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Mormon. Service School 11:0 ajn.: Sunday Evening Service 6XJ0 pjn. Bible Study & Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth Prayer Time Wedncvday nighu 6 30 group Thursdays senior meals 12- pm noou. Saturday nights - Praise Ser­ vices 7:30 pm. For more informa­ ST. ROSE tion call the church office. CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jeftenon. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pta; Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and 11XX) i.in., Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 pan. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastmp. Mich. W Clayton Garmon. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 am.: daises for all ijus. Morning Worship 10.45 am. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service.600 pm. Wednes­ day activities 7.00 pm. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Mvorc. Pastor Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.com Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9.30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 pm. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 pm. Wednes­ day. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Cub (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kds at 6 pm.) Wednes­ day. 7 pm.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH No age limits. 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services WELCOME CORNERS - 9:15 am Morning Prayer. 11:00 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. am Holy Communion Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 pm. 11.-00 un ; Sunday School. 10 am. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. (One mile cast of Hastings al comer of Mill St.) Affiliated with C«u*n- alive Groce Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Saner. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday For more information call 795-2370 at Rev. David T. Hnatwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). RRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Wjodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Curie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Minismes; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pm.. Evening Service; 7XX) 9:45 im; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday am.; Sunday Evening Bible Study and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church School Classes 6.00 pm.. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 pm. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St.). Church Office: 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetbcrg Director of (616) Musk. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 a.m Children’s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nuncry Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11.00 tan. Morning Worship Service; 600 pit., evening Service; Wednesday: 7X10 p.m. Sen ices for Adults. Teens and Children H ASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana. Sr. Office. 948-8004 for tnfor'.ulKX on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Lei sun: Tune Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spurt-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 touth of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 1030 am.. 600 pm; Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club for boys & girts ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of Gods love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special" For information call I-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair acces­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am.; Sun­ sible and elevator. Sunday School day Morning Worship 11 am.; Sun­ 9:30; Church Service 10.30 am. 502 E Grand Si.. Hastings. Pastor day Evening Service 6 pm.; Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 pm. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail* BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am; Worship IIXX) a.m.; Evening Service at 6XX) pm.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7XM) pm. 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE Hfl .’ YOU? Please jan us Sti hiy:. tble Class IOXX) am.; Worship IIXX) am.. 6 00 pm. Wednesday: Bible Class 7 XX) pm.. Classes for aH ages. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616)945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 am.-11 am.. P.O. Bov 63. Hartinp. Ml 49058 y ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell.Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 am. This information on worship senices is provided by The Hustings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: W REN FUNERAL HOME o( Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member EDJC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hasting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, LNC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and IIXX) am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Cburcb. Jr. nd Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9J0 am. and worship service at 10.30 am. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes hr aduks and our “Kid's Time" is a great time of cel­ ebrating Chnsi for ail ages 2 yrs. thru 5di grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael An­ ton. Pastor. Thun.. Feb. 6 - 5.45 pm. Grace Notes; 7:00 pm. Cross­ ways Friday. Feb. 7 - 1130-2:30 pm. Hastings Women's Club. Sat­ urday. Feb 8 - IOXX) am. Cate­ chism 2; 8.00 pm. Narcotics Anonymjus. Sunday. Feb. 9 - 8:00 A 10:45 un. Worship; 9:30 am. Sunday School; thriven! Meeting af­ ter 2nd service; 600-8:00 pm. Mid­ dle School Youth Group; 6.00-8:00 pm. High School Youth Group. Monday. Feb. 10 - 7 XX) pm. Women of Faith. Tuesday. Feb. 11 7XX) pm. Schedulers Meeting; 7.00 pm. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Feb. 12 - IOXX) am. Wordwatchen; IXX) pm. Congrega­ tion Care; 6XX) pm. BPW; 700 pm. Worships. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574). Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma. Musk Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 am-Sunday Khool. 930 am. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sun­ day School. 10:30 am. - Refresh­ menu; IIXX) am. Traditional Ser­ vice. Sunday School. 5:30 pm. Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6XX) pm. - Disciple Bible Study II. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 6:00 pm. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7:00 pm. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8.00 pm. Chancel Choir rehearsal Thursday nights • 7:00 pm. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Monday. Feb. 10, 7XX) pm. • Staff Parish Relations Committee. Edu­ cation Committee. Tuesday. Feb. 11.7XX) pm. - Leadership Team at Van Zyl's. Sunday. Feb. 16. Educa­ tion Committee Blanket Sunday. United Methodist Men's Pancake Breakfast tn between worship ser­ vices. 5:30 pm.. Ml High and Se­ nior High Youth. 6XX) pm.. DBS II FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 4?n58. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor Jared Daugherty. Director of Musk Min­ istries. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Thursday. Feb. 6 - 8:30 am.. Women's Bible Study; 7XX) pm. Choir. Sunday. Feb. 9 - 830 am. Chancel Choir. 9.00 am. Traditional Worship Communion; 9:20 am. Children's Worship; 10.00 am. Coffee Hour in Hail; 10:10 am. Church School for all ages; 11:20 am. Contempo­ rary Worship - Communion; 11:50 am. Children's Worship The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out the week Nursery is provided during both services. Children’s Worship is available during both services Monday. Feb. 10 - 3XX) pm Women’s Concern Group. 7 00 pm. Session in Dining Room Tues­ day. Feb. 11 - 7:00 pm. Deacons in dining room Wednesday. Feb. 12 • 6.15 am. Men’s Bible Study; 3:45­ 4:30 pm. Children’s Choir in Hall. 7:00 pm. Praise Team; 7:00 pm Noah's Ark Preschool Family Valentine's Party in Hall Leo Charles Purucker CALEDONIA - Letha E. Gardner, age 92. of Caledonia, passed away peacefully al her home on Wednesday. Jan. 29.2003 with her children at her side. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Maynard. She is survived by her daughter. Patsy Jean and Gary Downs of Jenison: her sons. Don R. Gardner of Caledonia. David M. gardner of Cutlerville; her grandchildren. Charles (Nancy Lynn) Myers. Gina Lynn Nowak. Bonnie (Jim) Denton. Lori (Dennis) Riemersma. Dan (Pam) Mervau, Tracy (Rick) Whitner. Jack Gardner. Ronald Gardner. 18 great grandchildren: several nieces and nephews; her sister-in­ law. Selma Gardner of Benton Harbor; and two very special friends. Blanche Snyder of Caledonia and Doris Carney of Bellaire. She retired from Kentwood school ser­ vice after 16 years of service. Funeral services for Mrs. Gardner were held Saturday. Feb. 1. 2003 at the Gaines United Brethren Church. Pastor Mark Beers officiated. Interment Dutton Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to the Spectrum Health Regional Bum Center. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper, DeGraaf Funeral Home. I Doris Jean Garrett| HASTINGS - Doris Jean Garrett, age 6!, of Hastings, died Wednesday. Jan. 29.2003 at her residence. She was bom May 10, 1941 in Ft. Wayne. Ind., the daughter of Harold and Martha (McCoy) Mapes. She graduated from high school in 1959 in Fl. Wayne. She moved to Hastings in 1972. Doris married Jesse T. Garrett Dec. 24, 1959 and he died May 6.1988. she was also preceded in death by her parents, son Russelle. daughter. Barbara, and a grand­ son, Jeremy. She was a homemaker who enjoyed doing puzzles, and taking care of her grand­ children and great grandchildren. Memorials can be made to the family. Doris is survived by her children. William Garrett of Florida. Laura Rutherford of Florida. Linda (Danny) Ray of Middleville. Kelly (Mark) Lancaster of Nashville; several grandchildren and great­ grandchildren; brother. Ronald (Judy) Mapes; sister, Marilyn (John) Heilman. Sharon Kay Sutterfield, all of Indiana; many nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. j Mary O. Hughes ~”| RICHLAND - Mary O. Hughes, age 88, of Richland, died Monday, February 3, 2003 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was bom March 8, 1914 in Prairieville Township, the daughter of Wil) and Mattie (Stocking) Hughes. Miss Hughes graduated from the old Kellogg High School, before attending Bob Jones University, Moody Bible Institute and Western Michigan University, from where she received her Masters Degree in Education. Miss Hughes first taught at Orangeville Schools, before joining what was then the Richland School District, where she taught 5th and 6th grades. Richland and Kellogg Schools later merged into the Gull Lake Community Schools where Miss Hughes continued to teach. She was also a counselor and reading specialist retiring in 1984. At one time she had also worked for Rural Bible Mission. She spent many of her summers away from teaching working at the Gull Lake Bible Conference, the Rio Grande Bible Institute in Texas and the Christian You'h Training Camp. She will be remembered as a very generous, giving person who dedicated herself to helping others. Surviving are her nieces, Eva Mae Brown of Delton, Loretta (Leo) Maurer of Richland, Loraine (Carl) Lightcap of Delton and Virginia (Roger) Blain of Battle Creek; a nephew. Ernest (Marie) Hughes of Delton; 23 great nieces and nephews and many great-great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence and Loyd Hughes and a niece. Katherine Thompson. Services will be held Thursday. February 6. 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at the Gull Lake Bible Church, 1491 Midland Dr., with Reverend Paul Deal and Reverend Gary Cantrell officiating. Interment will be at Cressey Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Moody Bible Institute. 820 N. LaSalle. Chicago. IL. 60610 or RBM Ministries. 5325 West F. Ave.. Kalamazoo, Ml 49009. Arrangements were made by FarleyEstes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Richland Chapel, www.farlcycsicsdowdlc.com HASTINGS - Rosalie M. Moore, age 78, of Hastings, passed away at her home Thursday morning, Jan. 30.2003. She was bom in Carlton Center on Aug. 11. 1924 the daughter of Benjamin and Edna Cooper. She graduated from Hastings High School. She married her high school sweetheart. Robert G. Moore, in 1943. They lived in Alabama while Robert was in the service and returned to the Hastings area. Rose worked for a number of years for Dr. Kingsley Bennett, former Hastings optometrist. For about the last 15 years or more Rose has been involved with the Woodland Food Co-Op. at one point, manager of the store. She loved meeting the people and exchang­ ing recipes and helpful hints on living the healthy life. Rose also loved being with family, helping others, cooking, baking, reading, and her garden. She is survived by daughter. Stephanie Moore of Hastings; son. Richard (wife, Julie and stepson. Chris) Moore of Hastings; sisters, Maxine (Rowland) Hall of Hastings, Betty (Gordon) Sothard of Middleville; brother. Robert (Betty) Cooper of Arcadia. Florida; grandson, Robert Moore of Grand Rapids; sisters-inlaw. Dorotha Cooper of Hastings. Helen Jo Turner of Traverse City and Emma Jean Freeland of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her son, Robert Allen Moore in 1966; her husband. Robert in 1987; and brothers. Richard, Howard. Benjamin (Joe), Douglas (Gary). Herbert and sister, Irene. Also half brothers. Claude Cooper. Forrest Cooper and half sister. Iris Wilson. Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place. A “memory" gathering is planned for sometime this spring or summer for family and friends to share their memories. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Found among her papers was the follow­ ing: *‘7b my family Don > look for me here I did not die / live in your mind and hearts As lonfi as you remember me. Love as always. Mom Phyllis Jean (Howard) Davis HASTINGS -Phyllis Jean (Howard, Davis, age 73, of Hastings, died Monday, Jan. 20,2003 in Panama City, Florida. She was bom Aug. 19.1929 in Bitley, Ml the daughter of Pal and Sally Howard, who both preceded her in death. She was reared in the Grand Rapids area. She married Robert L. Wood, marriage ending in divorce. She later married Kenneth Davis, who preceded her in death in September 2002. Phyllis was a life-time member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Captain John Shirley Unit 354. She retired in 1992 from the Hartford Insurance Group where she had worked as an underwriter for over 20 years. Phyllis is survived by for children: Susan (Donald) Granner of Hastings. Robert J. Wood of Ravenna. Douglas (Mary) Wood and Kenneth (Beverly) Davis of Grand Rapids; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren. She was the second eldest of eight children. Her three brothers preceded her in death. Her four sisters all reside in California. A memorial service will be held in honor of Phyllis’ life at 4 pm. Monday. Feb. 10, 2003 at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Paster’s Willard H. Curtis and Nelson E. Lumm officiating. Burial al Fl. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Summer Youth Mission Fund at First Presbyterian Church or to the Bany County Commission on Aging. The family is being served by the Wren Funeral Home. ALBION - Leo Charles Purucker, 79, of Albion passed away Sunday. Feb. 2, 2003 at his home. He was bom Jan. 9. 1924 in Albion to Fred and Wilma (Molinar) Purucker. On Feb. 23.1946 he married Dorothy M. (Easton), she survives. Since 1978 Leo was known by everyone as Leo the Appliance Lion and he was cur­ rently still active and owner of his appli­ ance store in Battle Creek. For 10 years he was the appliance man­ ager for K-mart in Battle Creek. He served his country during World War II in the Pacific Theater in the US. Army. Leo was a member of Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce. St. Johns Catholic Church. F.OP. supporter and he enjoyed working six days a week. He received many awards in the appliance industry. He is survived by his wife. Dorothy Purucker of Albion; daughters. Charmaine Purucker and Tom Henke of Hastings and Kimberly and Richard Granaas of West Seneca. NY; son. Chris and Arlrene Purucker of Bartie Creek; sisters. Mary Lou and Ron Reid of Bonita. CA and Margaret and Lyman Norton of Chiefland. FL. broth­ ers. Richard and Velma Purucker of Lakeland. FL and Harry and Aurelia Purucker of Battle Creek; seven grandchil­ dren; six great grandchildren. His parents, nine brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Feb. 5, 2003 at the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home. 811 Finley Drive, Albion. Father Gordon Greene officiated. Interment fol­ lowed at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. John Catholic Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, Albion. Frances Hollandsworth HASTINGS - Frances Hollandsworth, age 89, of long-time resident of Iroquois Trail in Hastings, passed away early Saturday morning, Feb. I. 2003 at Tendercare of Hastings where she had resided after moving from Our House Foster Care Home. She was bom in Woodland. Ml on Dec. 19. 1913 to Leonard and Rose (Garlinger) Wachter. Frances attended Woodland schools and Barry County Normal. On Oct. 5. 1935, she married Nicholas Hollandsworth and moved to Lansing where she taught organ lessons and cared for her family. After retirement. Frances and Nicholas moved to Hastings on Algonquin Lake, and became winter snowbirds in Venice, FL. While in Hastings, she attended the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son. Dr. Don L. Hollandsworth. DO., and daughter-in-law, Margaret, of Flossmoor, IL; and her grand­ children, Michael, Brendan, Ryan, and Erin. She was preceded in dcatn by her par­ ents; and in February of 1997. by Nicholas, her husband of 62 years. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. Feb. 4. 2003 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Interment took place in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Beryl A. Eash Beryl A. Eash, age 87, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2003 following a lengthy illness. She was bom in Grand Rapids on Dec. 16,1915 to George and Estella Heller. Beryl graduated from Caledonia High School. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy and Virgins; and her daughter, Sally Eash Ingall. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Clare; children, Patricia Sage of Wintergarden, FL, Nancy and Jerald Cook of Indian River, David and Peggy Eash of Alto, GA, John and Nancy Eash of Gun Lake, Judy and Ron Bjork of Clarksville, Susan and Fred Fulsker of Morrison Lake; 19 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; brother-in­ law. Owen Eash of California; several nieces and nephews. Beryl was a busy homemaker raising seven children and also taught sewing for the local 4-H club for many years. She was an accomplished seaml ess knitter and quilter. She worked outside the home hold­ ing various jobs and later had an in-home business. “Beryl’s Country Knits." She loved her family, her many flower gardens, sewing, knitting, quilting, travel­ ing and was an avid reader. Funeral and committal services for Beryl were held Monday, Jan. 27. at Hope Church of the Brethren. Freeport. Rev. Doug Reichenbach officiated. The famil} suggests memorial contribu­ tions to the Humane Society or the National Lupus Foundation. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 6. 2003 - Page 7 Workshop focuses on children’s self-esteem wit Armour-Tylor to marry May 17 Kelleys to celebrate 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Max Kelley of 22 Culbert Dr.. Hastings, and currently at 20-B Dou­ glas Dr.. Tavares. Florida 32778. will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. Feb. 8. 2003. The event will be held in the clubhouse of Holiday Mobile Park, their winter residence since 1987. Max and Ethelyn were married Feb. 8, 1953 in the Vandercook Lake Methodist Church. Jackson, Mich. For 31 years, they owned and operated Kelley's Variety Store in Nashville, Mich., retiring in December. 1986. Celebrating with them will be their daughter and son-in-law. Kathleen Kelley and Gary Fox. and grandson. Harper Fox. Bryon and Norinc Armour of Nashville and Sandra Hook of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Kori Armour and Robert Taylor. Kori attended Maple Valley High School and is currently employed at Viking. The groom attended Delton Kellogg and is currently employed al Viking. A May 17, 2003 wedding is being planned. BOY, Anthony Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 18. 2003 al 5:43 pm. to Robert and Mary Dayus of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3/4 ozs and 21 inches long. BOY, Rory Michael, bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. IS. 2003 at 1:47 pm. to Michael and Cassandra Vaughn of Wood­ land. Weighing 8 lb.. 5 1/4 oz. and 22 inch­ es long. Parents will have an opportunity to help their children develop self-esteem during a free workshop this February called “How to Grow Confident Kids.” Prior to the workshop, a free pizza din­ ner will be provided to workshop partici­ pants and their children. Free baby-sitting will also be available while the workshop is in session. The class will be held in the following areas on the following days: Feb. 10, Delton Kellogg High School, Delton Feb. 17, Maple Valley High School, Nashville Feb. 20, Hastings High School, Hastings Feb. 24, Thornapple Kellogg Learning Center, Middleville Presentations will be the same at each of the four locations. The TK Learning Center is located on Main Street in Middleville just west of M­ 37 in the renovated building where the old middle school used to be located (next to McFall Elementary). Hastings High School is located on the comer of South Street and Market in Hast­ ings. Maple Valley High School is located on Vermontville Road north and east of Nash­ ville (State Road turns into Vermontville Road east of Nashville.) Delton Kellogg High School is located on the south side of Delton Road just west ofM-43. To sign up call Karen Jousma of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County, 269/948-3264. The February workshop is part of the “Family Workshop Scries 2003” sponsored by a number of organizations, including the csteem they can mak' decisions because they’re good for them.” not because of peer pressure, she said. Part of the presentation will include ask­ ing parents for their input into what has helped them foster their children's self-es­ teem and what strategies haven’t been suc­ cessful. Providing pizzas for the free dinners will be Nashville’s Goodtime Pizza, Delton's Sajo's. Doster’s Country Store, and Clover­ dale Store, Hastings’ Northside Pizza and Middleville’s Faro’s Pizza Child Abuse Council. In March the work­ shop “How Can I Discipline My Child” will be offered, and in April. “Family Time Without the TV Monster.” The subject of the February presentation, building children's self-esteem, was chosen because “self-esteem helps a child to have the skills to deal with stressful situations.” Jousma said. “You always hear that the rea­ son behind kids making poor choices is they wanted to feel better about themselves or wanted to be liked. If children have sclf- Volunteer Center selling Valentine balloons Those who purchase heart-shaped bal­ loons being sold by the Volunteer Center of Barry County for Valentine's Day will be able to please loved ones with the balloons and also contribute to a worthy charity. The 18-inch red mylar heart-shaped bal­ loons are being sold for $5 apiece and in­ clude an assortment of money-saving cou­ pons donated by various local retailers, in­ cluding State Grounds, Anne's Health Foods, Mexican Connexion, Sajo's and Al­ fresco. Felpausch Food Center is donating helium for the balloons. Those who purchase $25 or more worth of balloons will receive free delivery if their orders are submitted by 5 pm. Wednesday, Feb. 12. On Valentine's Day Feb. 14, the bal- loons will be on sale at State Grounds Cof­ fee House in Hastings from 7 am. lo 7 p.m. Camille Riley, director of the Volunteer Center, suggests that people within a com­ pany or organization gather group orders for the balloons so they can be hand-deliv­ ered to the company or organization. To order balloons, call 269/945-2006. Proceeds from the balloon sale will benefit the Volunteer Center's endowment fund, a permanent account used for center operations. Endowment donations “last for­ ever,” Riley said, because only the interest and not the principal is spent. Every dollar the center raises through the balloon sale will be matched by a state grant, Riley said. State Grounds is located on State Street in the downtown business district. GIRL, Elizabeth Lou Hendrick, bom at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital on Dec. 3, 2002,3 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 17 inches long to Annette Hoffman and Terry Hendricks. BOY, Zachary Rysn. Horn at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 21, 2003 at 4:19 pm. to Angela and Charles Seaton of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Layton Howard, bom at Pennock GIRL, Rd Alizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 14. 2003 at 1:38 pjn. to Wendy Merica and Joshua Agee of Hast­ ings. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. _ , GIRL, Morgan Kay. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 15.2003 at 7.-O4 am. to Shan­ non and Mark Stahl of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kennedy Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 13. 2003 at 8:27 am. to Marie and Nate Allyn of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 9 lbs. and 21 inches long. Hospital on Jan. 17. 2003 at 8:48 psn. to Nick Teunessen and Shannon Lundstntm of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Steve and Michelle Groves of Ver­ montville would like to welcome their son, Michael Steven Groves, to the family. He was born al Sparrow Hospital on Dec. 20. 2002. He weighed 6 pounds and 11 ounces. He was 20 1/4 inches long. His grandpar­ ents are Mike and Mary Ann Groves of Hale. MI and Asa and Carolyn Thompson of Lapeer. ML Michael has an older sister, Jaclyn, who is 2 1/2 years old. Welcome to the family, Michael! BOY,Colton Michael, bom at Pennock Snow-Farmer to be wed April 19 Faith Ann Snow and Kenneth Alan Fanner will be joined in marriage on April 19,2003. The Rockford couple are the children of Tony and Julie Frith of Hastings and Roger and Jane Farmer of Wyoming. The future bride is a graduate of Hastings High School. Her fiance is a graduate of Rogers High School and Western Michigan University. Hospital on Jan. 19. 2003 at 12:34 am. to Shawn Carter and Elizabeth Hobert of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 22 inches long. BOY, Xavier Bryan, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 26.2003 at 5:18 pm. to Tauana Marsh and Greg Pennington of Freeport and Lake Odessa. Weighing 4 lbs. 9 3/4 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Dorothy Gretchen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 17, 2003 at 9.07 pm. to Cora and James Leak of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL* Emily Morgan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 20. 2003 at 1:44 pm. to Jesse and Tracy Aleshire of Middleville. MI. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Abbey Ann. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 27, 2003 at 9:57 to Amy Yager of Lake Odessa. Weighing 4 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Mitchell Andrew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 21, 2003 at 7:16 am. to Tricia and Jason Eldred of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Aubrec Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 21, 2003 at 11:10 ajn. to Robert and Emily Bond of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 1/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY,Thomas Mitchell, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 20. 2003 at 9 p.m. to Ben Wickham and Ashley Gillons of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 22 inches long. Bonnie Norton to mark 80 years GIRL, Alexa Rose, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 24,2003 at 11:10 am. to Nick and Cyndi Rock of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. IS 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Bailey Jo, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 22. 2003 at 806 am. to Joe and Marcia (Stahl) Bossenbroek of Freeport. Weighing 3 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Maliyah Kae, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 23, 2003 at 11:22 pm. to Jes­ sica Dupuis and Chris Fox of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Anson Kirk, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jar 24,2003 at 3:30 am. to Kirk and Kimberly Walkingtott of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Adam Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 24. 2003 al 11:38 pm. lo Phia and Michael Kidder of Hastings. Weighing 9 lt>s. 10 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. All interested people are invited to attend a special workshop in Hastings to learn how to use theatre, dance and puppetry to enhance worship. The “Arts in Worship Workshop” is be­ ing hosted by Grace Lutheran Church where the event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. Presenters will include Soul Purpose, a liturgical drama troupe directed by Dr. John Steven Paul from Valparaiso University in Indiana; Turning Pointe School of Dance, led by Rick and Lara Faucher of Holland; Puppet Praise Ministry, led by Paula Al­ lerding from Grace Lutheran in Hastings; and Liturgical Performance (turning Bible stories into scripts), led by Dr. Janet Weller from Grace Lutheran. Registration begins at 8:30 ijd., fol­ lowed by a 9 a.m. plenary gathering to of­ fer an overview of the day and lift the theme of arts in worship. Morning break­ outs will focus on theory and concept; af­ ternoon breakouts will provide opportunity for hands-on learning and performance in each area. Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Cnrist through drama. Soul Purpose student-acto s have performed in more than 100 worship services throughout the nation since 1987. Turning Pointe School of Dance offers prayer and praise through movement. The Fauchers bring their training in classical ballet and their experience with Ballet Magnificat of Mississippi to the dance min­ istry. They encourage dancers to focus their body, heart and mind on being vessels for ...are February 7,8,9,14,15& 16. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7 p.m. and \ Sunday at 3 p.m. ' Adult tickets are $8; seniors, students S7; f. and to educational programs throughout the church year. The $35 workshop fee includes snacks, lunch and any handouts. Checks should be made payable to Grace Lutheran Church, located at 239 E. North StM Hastings, Mich. 49058. If at all possible, please register by Feb. 17. Call the church office, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, with any questions and to re­ ceive a brochure (includes registration form). The church is across the street from Tendercare Nursing Home. The church's fax is 945-2698 and e-mail is glchurch@iserv.net. QMtirttae pital on Jan. 21,2003 at 9:45 p.m. to Thel­ ma and Scott Symonds of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. fCOO The Vermontville Opera House ■e/Teleflor$ "Loces Me ... " Talking Bear Bouquet featuring a plush pink bear that talks when you squeeze him PERFORMANCES SUBSCRIBE to the message of the Gospel. Dr. Weller is a liturgical dramatist who received her doctorate in communication arts from the University of WisconsinMadison. Her work has led her into both church and public settings, including serv­ ing as managing artistic director of the Children's Repertory Workshop in Grand Rapids. She has written and directed a host of plays and chancel dramas, including works for Graceful Players, the chancel drama group of Grace Lutheran. Weller also has taught at Aquinas College and Dana College. Puppeteer Allerding created and directs the Puppet Theatre of Grace Lutheran, which is scripted by Dr. Weiler. Intention­ ally interactive with their audience, Praise Puppets take off on familiar Bible stories and themes to bring humor and character to the Children's Message at worship services GIRL, Brena Leigh, bom at Pennock Hos­ and children 12andunder$5. Call 945-9554 "Arts in Worship Workshop” to be held in Hastings The Kevue Bonnie Norton will celebrate her 80th birthday, Feb. 7.2003. She is the wonderful mother of three, grandmother of seven, and the great grand­ mother of 16. If you would like to send her a card of well wishes, please send them to 3940 N. Woodland Rd.. Woodland. MI 48897. the Hastings Banner Student-actors of Soul Purpose, a liturgical drama troupe directed by Dr. John Steven Paul from Valparaiso University in Indiana, will be among the presenters at the Feb. 22 "Arts in Worship Workshop.* The workshop, open to anyone Inter­ ested, will be held at Grace Lutheran Churoh in Hastings. »40°° Hearts AFIutter Bouquet A beautiful bouquet. In a hand-painted glass bowl *35°° The "Sweet Rose" Bouquet A unique arrangement that centers around a 100% Belgian chocolate Rose 211 Main St. In Vermontville V»1 For ticket reservations, call 616-367-4455 or e-mail therevue 1 @yahoo. com 133 E. State Street ■ Downtown Hastings 616-945-3484 1-888-558-3839 www.hastingsflowershop.cotn �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 6. 2003 By Elaine Garlock The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday at Lake Manor. The speaker will be Ionia County Sheriff Dwain Dennis, who will give members and visitors a history of the sheriff’s department in the county. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Feb. 14. at Lake Manor. This will be a show and tell meeting. The Women’s Fellowship of the Congre­ gational Church will meet Wednesday, Feb. 12. Dema Wright of Vermontville will be the speaker. fherc will be a swiss steak supper with, other tasty food served at the Sebewa Cen­ ter United Methodist Church Saturday. Feb. 15. There will be assistance provided for se­ nior citizens at the Ionia Commission on Aging Feb. 7 and again on Feb. 14 in filing the proper forms for home heating credit and other tax-related matters. This is the COA building on Hudson Street near the District Court. On Jan 24 the Grand Rapids i'ress car­ ried a story on two CMU basketball play­ ers. One was Tony Bowne of Hastings. Bowne is a 6-foot 3 sophomore player who is willing to take whatever bumps neces­ sary lo assure a Chippewa win. At that time the Chips were 12-3 to be in first place in the Mid-Michigan Conference, West Divi­ sion. When President Bush was in Grand Rapids last week, his first meeting with local people was at Butterworth Hospital. One of the panel with which he met was Mrs. Esther VanHammen of Grand Rapids, a retired nurse and a Medicare recipient. Donald L Dutcher CALEDONIA - Donald L. Dutcher, age 83. of Caledonia, passed away Saturday. Feb. 1.2003. Donald was a life member of R.C. Hathaway Lodge No. 387 of Caledonia and life’ member of Chapter No. 97 O£S., member of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 257. He was preceded in death by his parents. Celesta and Maynard; two brothers, John and Rank Dutcher; sister, Iva. He is survived by his wife of 61 years. Dorothy; children. Barb Johnson, of Wisconsin, Joyce (John) Jousma; grand­ children. Laura (Tom) Corona, of Wisconsin, Nick Jousma and fiance. Sari Engrnan, Bethany Mast; great grandchild, Kayla Corona; sister, Elvis Fischer, of Florida; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. Feb. 5 . 2003 at MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions to Heartland Hospice or the Alzheimers Association. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. Frederick C. Hansen CHARLOTTE - Frederick C. Hansen, age 82. of Charlotte died Saturday. Feb. 1, 2003 at the Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Fred was bom July 4.1920 in Muskegon. MI ths son of George H. and Carrie B. (Coleman) Hansen and had been a Charlotte resident since 1947. He was a retired dairy farmer and had worked for the Battle Creek Schools from where he retired after 20 years of service. He served in the US. Navy during World War II and later served in the Michigan Air National Guard out of Battle Creek. He was a member of the Ainger Bible Church and the Maple City Post #2406 VFW in Charlotte. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Marjorie (Linsley) Hansen; son. Scott (Pat) Hansen of Charlotte; daughter. Rae Ann (Larry) Rollins of Nashville; five grand­ children; two great grandchildren; brother. Dean Hansen of Vermontville; sisters. Betty Trappen of Grand Rapids. Carol Johnson of Hastings and Connie Chambers of Tallahassee. FL. He was preceded in death by daughter. Kay Ann Hansen in 1951; brothers. Jerome. Stanley and Harold and sisters, Blanch and Florence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 6. 2003 at the Ainger Bible Church with Pastor Scott Brood and Pastor Richard Gordon officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ainger Bible Church. The Rural Bible Missions or Eaton Community Hospice. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home. Charlotte. Mrs. VanHammen is the daughter of the late Viggo and Marian Nielsen of Ionia. Her father was an accountant with his office above one of the Ionia banks. Her brother, Roger Nielsen, has resided at Richland. He is a former pastor in the United Methodist Church. She has relatives at Clarksville. The Saranac lady who died as a result of an apartment fire started by her husband's smoking in an upholstered chair u as known by several Lake Odessa people who went to the YMCA pool at Ionia. Bessie (Scott) Hough was a regular at the pool. Her hus­ band died in the fire and she succumbed two days later from bums thal covered more than 50% of her body. She had been given a 15 percent chance of survival. She and Mr. Hough were married during her yeais of coming to the pool. Despite many surgeries for joint replacements, she and her husband helped senior citizens who needed transportation to doctor appoint­ ments. Marie Pickens received word of the death on Saturday of her older brother. James Hatch, in California. He is survived by wife Ingrid and his children, besides his sister. He was a native of Jackson and had lived in the west for s'^eral decades. Though he is age 92, the slate of California granted him a renewal driver’s license for five years. On Saturday, Edward Lane of Jordan Lake Highway observed his 100th birthday at a gala affair hosted by his Hitt grandchil­ dren and his caregiver, Lois Curtiss. About a hundred people attended with neighbors, nieces and nephews of the Laura Allen fam­ ily and many others. The greatest surprise was the early arrival of three grandchildren from western states. Mr. Lane’s oldest son was stricken with several lung problems when he was a child and had lo seek relief in Colorado, where he remained with a caregiver family until he was an adult. He married and had four children who live in California. Colorado, and Wyoming. Mr. Lane was predeceased by his son. also son Robert, who died in an electrical accident here and daughter Marie Hitt of Woodland. Mr. Lane had not seen his western grand­ children in several >cars. so that was a joy­ ous reunion. The part) was held at Cun­ ningham’s Acre. The beef dinner at Central UMC on Fri­ day night was well attended. Many tickets had been sold in advance. The food was great. Leftover desserts were served on Sunda) for coffee hour. Allen and Mary (Hunt) Hamp of Leslie spent the weekend with his mother. Bernice Hamp, and attended both the party for Uncle Edward Lane, and for one of Mary's aunts in Grand Rapids Sunday. Some activity has been noted around the former Felpausch-Huhn store building on Jordan Lake Avenue recently. Is this per­ haps a harbinger of a new business locating there? Last week just after the bitter cold days, postal carrier George Johnson of Davenport Road suffered a heart attack while walking his route in Lansing. He managed to get hick to his vehicle and then lo drive home to Woodland, w hereupon wife Judy called an ambulance, which transported him to Pennock. He was held there overnight and transferred to a Grand Rapids hospital where he had a triple bypass surgery on Fri­ day morning. He was released io his home on Monday with the advice to walk. Two years earlier, after a lesser bout, he had a stint implanted. The events of the past week have made even non-TV watchers aware of the screen. The memorial service for the seven astro­ nauts on Tuesday noon was most impres­ sive. One has to admire the composure of people such as the president, who can speak without losing their voices or demeanor. Paul Harvey on this "Rest of the Story" had a very touching story about the Israeli as­ tronaut and the Torah carried into space. Ottis K. (Kaiser) Royer HASTINGS - Mrs. Ottis K. (Kaiser) Royer, age 88 of Hastings, died Tuesday, January 28. 2003 in Thomapple Manor. Otis was bom in Carlton Township, Barry County, MI on April 11, 1914, the daughter of Ogden &. Florence (Brown) Kaiser. Surviving are her step-daughter, Catherine E. Banks of LaHabra, CA.; sister-in-law, Mary Kaiser of Hastings; nephews, Dave Kaiser and Karl (Linette) Kaiser both of Hastings; great nephews & nieces, Erin. Kelly, Collin, Mark Kaiser and great great nephews, Andrew & Zackary Kaiser. Graveside service was held Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Pastor Daniel D. Graybill officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice The family was served by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Eurl M. Argetsinger HASTINGS - Earl M. Argetsinger, age 82, of Hastings, died Tuesday, February 4,2003 at his residence. He was bom February 17, 1920 in Superior. Wisconsin, the son of Henry and Henrietta Argetsinger. He graduated from school in Superior. Wisconsin. Earl moved to Hastings in 1957, he worked for Percy Jone Hospital in Battle Creek for 15 years and Hastings Manufacturing from 1969 until 1985. After retirement he worked at St. Rose Church and School until 2001. He was an avid trap shooter, enjoyed bowling, hunting, golf, boating and the outdoors. Earl was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He served in the Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife. Adele H. (Austin) Argetsinger, October 18, 1998 and two sisters. Surviving are a son. Dennis (Cassie) Argetsinger of Hastings; daughter, Rita (Lynn) Houghtalin of Hastings, five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; brothers, Steve and Dale Argetsinger. Visitation will be held Friday. February 7. 2003 from 6-8 P.M. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, February 8. 2003 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Father Alfred Russell officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Rose School. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Tough love Dear Annie: I have been married to "Floyd" for 12 years. His 17-year-old step­ daughter, "Cara." is belligerent, disrespect­ ful. dresses like a hooker and sometimes becomes violent. Last year, she was put in a juvenile boot camp for eight months, but there were no positive changes in her be­ havior. Everyone from both sides of the family has tried to help her. She has dropped out of school and has no job, no driver’s license and no desire to do any­ thing. We have tried therapists and doctors, and Cara has tried living with other family members, but nothing helps. In fact, her be­ havior seems to be getting worse. We have two younger children, ages 2 and 7. and Cara disrupts the entire household. I am also afraid of her. and I want her out of the home. I know Floyd loves his daughter, but I cannot handle it anymore, and I am out of options. We don’t want her to live on the streets, but I truly believe we have tried everything possible and she should take re­ sponsibility for herself. Floyd says I am be­ ing too harsh. I have told him he must now choose between our marriage and his 17year-old daughter, because under no cir­ cumstances can she come back to live here. How can I save my marriage? - Chicago Stepmother. Dear Chicago: Before you issue any ulti­ matums, please try a support group that might offer some suggestions. These are two excellent organizations that specialize in helping parents who have difficult ado­ lescent children. Please contact: Toughlove, P.O. Box 1069, Doylestown. PA 18901 (www.toughlove.org), and BJL.Y. (Because I Love You). P.O. Box 2062, Winnetka. CA 91396-2062 (www.becauseiloveyou.org). Good Luck and keep us posted. Call choice Dear Annie: I read with interest the let­ ter from “Want Dinner in Peace," who asked which takes precedence - the family dinner or a non-emergency phone call. You sided with the wife, saying that dinner comes first. I wasn’t aware this was a policy for everyone. If Hubby wants to talk to his buddy, it's his house, his phone call and his dinner. So what if he comes back to an empty dining room and cold food? It’s his choice. - Reader in Memphis, Tenn. Dear Reader A family dinner is an im­ portant ritual and should not be ruined by a chatty phone call. Hubby should have called his friend back and enjoyed the time with his wife and children. Is it his choice to talk on the phone instead? Of course but it's a poor choice. Here’s one more: NASHVILLE - Glenn J. Gurd, age 67, of Nashville, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2003 in his home surrounded by his family after a short illness. Glenn was bom August 18, 1935 in Cedar Creek. Michigan. His parents were John and Winnifred (Campbell) Gurd of Dowling. He is survived by his wife. Mary (Ellis); his five children. Deborah (Rod) Baker of Charlotte, Thomas (Kelli) Gurd of Midland. Karen (Gary) Malcangi of Eaton Rapids, Michael (Sarah) Gurd of Nashville, Barbara Gurd of Chelsea; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sisters, Geraldine (Robert) Clinton of Nashville, Margaret Armstrong of Hastings and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Glenn was employed by the Kellogg Company for 40 years and retired in 1993. He had many hobbies which included coaching, pony pulling, farming, woodwerking and playing golf. He was a member of St. Cyril’s Catholic Church in Nashville and the Knights of Columbus in Hastings. He enjoyed spending time with his family and humor was a big part of his life. He will be dearly missed. Visitation will be Thursday. February 6, 2003 from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 6:00 P.M. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, February 7. 2003 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. Father Michael Stafford officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Contributions may be made to St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville or Barry County Hospice in Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Calling rules Dear Annie: I read in The Indianapolis Star the column regarding telephone calls at dinnertime. I utilize the phone more than the average person, and I believe most of us have atrocious telephone manners. Here are come common-sense rules: 1. The caller should state who is calling and the nature of the call, and ask if this is a convenient time to talk. 2. The person answering the phone should speak clearly. If you c?nnot lake the call immediately, ask when it wouid be con­ venient for you to return the ca’l. 3. If you have an answering machine, your recorded message should be brief. Stale the number they have reached in case the caller has misdialed. 4. Do NOT have your children leave the outgoing message on the answering ma­ chine. Only parents and grandparents think Show Your... £gve! Place a thoughtful LOVE LINE message for Valentine's Day. Your ’loving' thoughts will appear in NEXT WEEK'S Hastings Banner. it is "cute." 5. When you leave a message on the ma­ chine. s-l-o-w-l-y repeat your number and the most convenient time for you to be called back. John C.. Indianapolis. Dear John: those are helpful tips wc can all put to use. Thanks for writing. Foil a flirt Dear Annie: 1 have a friend and co- worixr who never knows where to draw the line when flirting. More specifically, "Tasha" flirts with other women’s boyfriends and husbands. She has a ten­ dency to touch and caress them when talk­ ing, and flutters her eyes coyly and coos at them as if their every word was magical. Her conversations with men are almost al­ ways suggestive, yet she plays innocent when confronted. Strangely enough, her husband either doesn’t mind or doesn't no­ tice. and the other men. including my hus­ band. obviously enjoy the attention. Several women in our social circle don’t like Tasha and often complain that she ought to keep her hands to herself. I like her as a friend but don’t appreciate her inappro­ priate behavior. Should wc confront her. or ignore her and hope she grows up? - Frus­ trated Friend in North Carolina. Dear Friend: Some women flirt with everyone and have no idea how offensive such behavior is to other women. Feel free to tell her how her actions are perceived by others. The real question, however, is how your husband responds to Tasha's flirting. If he seems acutely interested, inform him thal such behavior is disrespectful lo your marriage and you expect him to let her know it is unacceptable. Friends? Dear Annie: My daughter. “Anna," is 16 and a junior in high school. I am worried about her relationships with her girlfriend*. They never bothered to call her even once over the summer, and since school started, they don’t return her phone calls, cither. The girls ignore her at school and other functions. Anna really likes these girls and is not interested in making new friends. My daughter is a good student and active in sports. Most days, she comes home in tears because her friends treat her so poorly. I hate to see her like this. I know the moth­ ers of these girls and am wondering if I should talk lo them about this problem. Please help. - Worried Mom in California. Dear Mom: These girls arc net likely to treat your daughter better because you tattle to their mothers, and Anna will not appreci­ ate your interference. The real issue is why Anna puts up with such shabby treatment and is so reluctant to find friends who are more suitable. Assure your daughter that she is a won­ derful girl and deserves to have friends who care about her. Also encourage Anna to talk to the school counselor for guidance, she could use some outside help. Gift setup Dear Annie: I recently was invited to a birthday party at the very last minute. I did­ n’t have time to buy a gift, so I came empty-handed. I figured I would get the birthday girl a belated gift later in the week. Another woman at the party had pur­ chased a rather expensive item and asked each of us to contribute, saying. "We can tell her this gift is from all of us." It was not something I would have chosen, and it came with a hefty price tag, so I declined. During the entire party, I received dirty looks from people who apparently assumed I was a cheapskate. Was I out of line, or were their expectations unreasonable? Surprised Guest in California. Dear Guest: They were out of line. Ap­ parently, quite a few guests were invited "at the last minute" and had no time to buy a gift. It sounds a little fishy that only one person managed to purchase something be­ fore the party. Let’s assume she was trying lo be helpful, but it was inappropriate to make you feel pressured. Copyright 2003 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi. com, or write to: Annie‘s Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate Web page at wwwjcreatorsjcom. Copyright 2003 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.February 6. 2003 - Page S From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Fitzgerald G.A. Post 125 (part IV) Next week Fitzgerald GA Ji. Post 125 continued. By Joyce Weinbrecht The Fitzgerald G-A.R. post was orga­ nized in 1883. They met on the second floor of the building at what is now 109 W. State St. On April 18, 1885 the post min­ utes listed the following inventory; five day chairs. $30; one adjustable desk, $730; two tables. $10; one altar? $8.40; six hanging lamps. $418; two hand lamps. $1; two side lamps, $1.50; one round stove and pipe. $15; one regulation flag. $20; one silk flag, $4; one Bible, $5; 50 muskets. $75; 10 square tents, $140.40; one cook stove and boiler. $18; two iron pails, $130; one 5gallon oil can; cups, plates, and tin pan, $24; three swords and belts. $24. Total of $404.90. The roster of members continues: Alex Edmons, age 40; birthplace. Ohio; • residence, Baltimore Township. Fanner. Entered service Aug. 30, 1864. as a Corporal in Co. L, 8th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged June 10, 1865, as Corpora] Co. L 8th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of dis­ charge. General Orders No. 83. Mustered into GAJR. Nov. 24. 1883. Dropped Jan. 24.1891. died Nov. 27.1898. Amos Eggleston, age 66; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 3, 1862. Private, co. K, 6th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged on Sept. 13. 1863 as Private Co. K 6th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, dis­ ability. Mustered into G A.R. July 19, 1884. died Oct. 2,1881. A. A. Eggleston, age 34; birthplace. Michigan; residence. Hastings. Painter. Entered service Nov. 28, 1864 as a Private, Co. M 11th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Sept. 27, 1865 as a Private, Co. M. 11th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, gen­ eral orders of the War Department. Mustered into GAR. on Aug. 16. 1884. Dropped Dec. 31. 1902. Silas Ellis, age 43; birthplace, Ontario County, N.ew York; residence, Hastings. Laborer. Entered service December 1863 as a Private in Co. H 4th New York, Heavy Artillery. Discharged July 25, 1865. Private. Co. H, 4th New York Heavy Artillery. Cause of discharge, genera] order of the War Dcpznment. Mustered into GA JI. Nov. 21.1885. Died July 1889 A£. Fowler, age 62; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Carpenter. • Entered service Sept. 6, 1864. Private. Co. H. 21st Michigan Infantry. Discharged on June 17. 1865, as a Private. Co. H. 21st Michigan Infantry. Cause, general orders of the War Department. Mustered into G A Jt April 12.1884. Erwin Field, age 41; birthplace. New York; residence, Hope Township. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 5, 1862, as Private. Co. F. 20th Michigan Infantry. Discharged May 20, 1865 as a Private. Co. F. 20th, Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 22. Mustered into GA.R. June 21, 1884. Dropped June 9, 1897. Died April 27.1903. S.W. Fuller, age 38; birthplace. New York; residence. Carlton Township. Farmer. Entered service Dec. 21. 1863 as Private in Co. C., 2nd New York Battery. Discharged Sept. 4, 1865 as Private, Co. C, 2nd New York Battery. Cause of discharge. General Order 110 of the War Department. Mustered into G.A.R. Aug. 16. 1884. Dropped Nov. 20.1897. Died. William P. F'field. age 51; birthplace. Pottsdam, New York; residence. Baltimore Township, Barry County. Farmer. Entered service Dec. 28.1864 as Private Co. E. 30th Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 3, 1865, Private Co. E. 30th Michigan Infantry. Cause expiration of term. Mustered into GAk.. May 22. 1886. Dropped Nov. 20.1897. B. G. Foster, age 39; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Mason by trade. Entered service Sept. 18. 1864 as a Private Co. D 3rd Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 3, 1865. as Private Co. D. New 3rd Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, end of war. Mustered into GAR. July 16,1887. Dropped Jan. 24. 1891. W.R. Ferris, age 68; birthplace, Cortland, New York; residence. Hastings. Miner. Entered service Jan. 13. 1861, as Sergeant in Co. 3,3rd Michigan Infantry. Discharged March 12, 1895, as Captain. Co. D. New 3rd Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge. Resigned. Mustered into GAR. July 28. 1888. Died Jan. 5.1892. ' Delos Freeman, age 60; birthplace. New York; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered' service in 1864. Co. L 8th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged June 10. 1865 as Private, Co. L 8th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, close of war. Mustered in GAR. Nov. 16.1901. Oliver H. Greenfield, age 46; birthplace. New York; residence. Hastings. Justice of the Peace. Entered service Sept. 20, 1861. Sept. 22. 1865. as a Private Co. B ist Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. Mustered into G.A.R. May 17. 1890. Suspended June 30. 1893. Reinstated June 30. 1894. Benjamin Gibbicns. age 88; birthplace. Ohioa residence. Hastings. Carriage maker. Enured service February 1865. as Private Co. B 194th Ohio Volunteer Infantry . Dis­ charged Oct. 24. 1865. as a Private Co. B. 194th Ohio Volunteers Infantry. Cause. General Order No. 255. Mustered into GA.R Oct. 10. 1896. Died Oct. 7. 1902. G.W. Garrison, age 58; birthplace. Duchhes. New York; residence. Baltimore Township. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 31. 1864. as Private Co. L 8th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged June 10. 1865. as a Corporal. Co. L. 8th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 83. Mustered in G.A.R. April 22. 1899. Dropped. Reinstated Oct. 18.1913. as Sergeant, Co. F. 8th Michigan Infantry. Discharged July 5, 1865, 2nd Sergeant Co. F. 8th Michigan Infantry. Discharged July 5, 1865, as Sergeant, Co. F 8th Michigan V.V. Infantry. Cause General Order No. 341, close of war. Rccnlistcd in U.S. Service Dec. 29, 1863. Discharged from GAR.Jan. 25, 1913. Discharged from Post 125 January 1913. Reinstated Dec. 6. 1913. Benjamin F. Gaskill, age 44; birthplace. New York; re*~V» x, Hastings. Fanner. Entered servi ' 31, 1864, as Private Co. L 8th Mic.,»gan Cavalry. Discharged June 10, 1865 as Private Co. L 8th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 83. Mustered in GAR. Nov. 3, 1883. Dropped. Reinstated June 30, 1886. Died March 13. 191). Charles H. Gaskill, age 47; birthplace. New York; residence, Baltimore Township. Farmer. Entered service Jan. 29, 1862, as a Private, Co. C 2nd Battery, Veterans Relief Corp. Discharged Feb. 3.1865 as a Private, Co. C 2nd Battery Veterans Relief Corp. Cause of discharge. Expiration of time. Mustered into G.A*.R. Nov. 24, 1883. Dropped Jan. 24,1891. DeWin Gregory, age 25; birthplace, state of Ohio; residence, Baltimore Township, Barry County. Farmer. Entered service July 30, 1861, as Private, Co. L, 34th Ohio Infantry. Discharged Nov. 28, 1862, as Private, Co. L 34th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Cause, Sergeant Certificate, General Order No. 36 of 1862. Mustered in GAR. Nov. 24. 1883. Died April 25, 1911. Oliver W. Grace, age 48; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Entered service Aug. 22, 1862, as a Private in C. I 7th Michigan Artillery. Discharged July 14, 1865, as Private in Co. I 7th Michigan Lite Artillery. Cause of discharge, disability. Mustered into G.A.R. dec. 22. 1883. Honorably discharged from Post Dcc*£.< 1884. Reinstated Feb. 12. 1887. Trans­ fenced. L.M. Goodrich, age 47; birthplace, Pennsylvania; residence, Hastings. Carpen­ ter. Entered service June 16, 1882. Private in Co. D 18th Iowa Infantry. Discharged Feb. 6, 1863, as a Private, Co. D, Iowa Infantry. Cause of discharge, disabled by shot gun wound. Mustered into GAR. Aug. 16,1884. Transferred. William H. Goodyear, age 40; birthplace Hastings; residence. Hastings. Entered ser­ vice Aug. 20, 1862 as Private Co. C. 1st Michigan Engineer and Mechanics. Discharged De*'. 19.1862. as a Private Co. C. Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. Cause Disabili ). Mustered into G.AR. Sept. 29,1885. Honorably discharged from Post May 1894. Died. Alford Gregg, age 45; birthplace, Huron County, Ohio; residence Hastings. Laborer. Entered service Aug. 21.1861, as a Private Co. E. 14th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Dis­ charged June 16, 1865, as Privae. Co. E. 14th Ohio Voluntary Infantry. Cause, paroled prisoner and the close of war. Mustered into GA.R. Jan. 30, 1886. Dropped Nov. 20.1897. Died 1906. Tobias Games, age 47; birthplace. Madison, Sanuusky County. Ohio; resi­ dence Carlton Township. Farmer. Entered service May 2. 1864, as a Private Co. G 169th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Discharged on Sept. 4, 1864. as a Private Co. G, 169th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge, expiration of time. Mustered into GA.R. July 10. 1886. Dropped Jan. 24. 1891. Wright W. Garrison, age 47; birthplace. Orleans. New York; residence, Hastings. Carpenter. Entered service Aug. 31, 1864. as a Private Co. L 8th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged June 10, 1865 as a Private. Co. L, 8th Michigan Cavalry. Cause. General Order No. 83 War Department. Mustered into GAR. Aug. 21,1886. Wellington Green, age 40; birthplace. Westchester County. New York; residence. Hastings. Carpenter. Entered service Aug. 2, 1862. as a Private Co. D 4th Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 16. 1865. as a Private in Co. D. 3rd Michigan Infantry. Cause general order. Mustered into GAR. Jute 4.1887. Died. Ira MB. Gillespie, age 44; birthplace. Ohio; residence, Hastings. Clergyman. Entered service Aug. 24. 1861 as a Corporal Co. C 11th Michigan Infantry. Discharged Sept. 30. 1864. as Corporal. C. C 1 Ith Michigan Infantry. Cause expiration of time. Mustered into G.AR. March 16. 1888. Suspended June 30. 1893. Reinstated Dec. 8. 1894. Died Nov. 13. 1897. Edwin green, age 57; birthplace. Seneca County. Ohio; residence. Rutland Town­ ship. Farmer. Entered service Dec. 24. .1863, as a Private Co. B. Ist Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. Discharged LEGAL NOTICE Notir? of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph Sobers, married and Anna Sobers (original mort­ gagors) to First Secirity Home Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated Nove..'her 8, 2000. and recorded on November 15. 20u? in Liber instru­ ment #1051958 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, assignee by an assignment dated November 15. 2002, which was recorded on November 27. 2002, in Liber instrument #1092553. Barry county Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY­ SEVEN AND 13/100 dollars 5117.727.13). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on February 27,2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The Sr^th 1/2 of Lots 1291,1282. and 1293 of the City, formerly Village, ol Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, except the East 1/2 of the South 1/2 of Lol 1291 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shafl be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 Team S (248) 593-11M Trott & Trott. P.C. . Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200226766 Team S (2/13) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR TWAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Jeffery S. Lynch and Dianna M. Lynch to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Mortgagee, dated February 3, 1993, and recorded on February 3. 1993, in Uber 565. on page 160. Barry County Records, Michigan, cn which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE AND 88/100 DOLLARS ($90,181.88), including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1.-00 o’clock p.m.. on March 13. 2003. Said premises are snuated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET OF LOT 13 OF THE PLAT OF SMITH’S LAKEVIEW ESTATES #1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2. ALSO DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13 OF SMITH’S LAKEVIEW ESTATES #1. THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 43 MINUTES EAST ALONG SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF WEST STATES ROAD 100 FEET. THENCE S“HJTH 48 DEGREES 17 MIN­ UTES WEST 165 44 FEET THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 47 MINUTES WEST 105.8 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13. THENCE EAST 200 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 28. 2003 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (3/6) Hastings Middle School announces honor roll • Sixth grade High Honors (grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0) — "Keith Anderson. Kacy Ander­ son. "Sara Archambeau. Dustin Bateson. Jason Baum. Ashley Benton. Jyssica Blantz. 'Charity Bouchard, 'Sarah Brandt. "Barbara Buehler. Carmen Burlingame. "Bryan Campbell. Christopher Case. "Rob­ ert Cathcart. “Rachel Clevenger. "Matthew Cooley. Alexis Craven, "Kendal Darling. "Charles Davis. Kayla DesVoignes. “Leanne Dingcs. Audrey Falconer. Katy Fluke. 'Nicole Frantz. Nicole Gorodenski. 'Taylor Gould. Amber Greer, Taylor Ham­ mond, 'Bradley Hayden. Danielle Hobbs. Kacy Hooten. 'Alisha Howell. 'Timothy Huisman, Justin Jevicks, Bradley Keeler. 'Larry Lake. Courtney Larsen, Timothy Lewis. “Justin McComb, Rachael McFar­ land. 'Dylan McKay, 'Kazzi Mikolajczyk. •Adam Miller, “Morgan Miller, 'Tiffany Miller, 'Emily Moore, 'Tess Nugent. Melissa Pennington, 'Jennifer Phillips. Sarah Phillips. Megan Power, Ashley Racine, Steven Safie, Kathryn Sanders. “Dane Schils, Preston Schwartz, "Kyleigh Sheldon. Adam Skedgell, 'Molly Smith. •Lee Swartz, 'Alyssa Thornton, 'Shelby Winans. Aaron Wright, Stephanie Wymer and Rachael Zalewski. Honors (3.1-3.49) — Travis Adams, An­ drew Bolton, Trent Brisboe, Branden Courtney, Trevor Depew, Allison Eaton, Nicholas Eaton, Cheisie* Hughes, Trenton Johnson, Carson King, Brenna Leedy, Anna McNally, Kourtney Meredith, Kait­ lyn Semler, Adam Wiker and Cameron Womack. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Kaylee Alexander. Lindsay Azevedo, Derek Bir­ man, Mitchell Borden, Shayne Cooper, Autumn Delacruz, Megan Delcotto, Dan­ ielle Elzinga, Chris Floyd, Heather Foote,* Adam Hodges, Nathan Hinkle, Vincent Hy­ nes, Sheena Kelley, Nicholas Lancaster, Joshua Lemon, Zachery Lloyd, Luke Mans­ field, Michelle Mills. Erin Pettengill, Haley Prater, Spencer Rhodes, Amber Shepler, Bryce Spurgeon, Kylie Standler, Robert Steinke, Rachel Stephens, Brittany Vansyckle and Brittany Watson. Seventh grade High Honors (33-4.0) — 'Elliot Ander­ son, 'Kevin Armstrong, 'Joseph Arnett, 'Daniel Auer, Hollie Baker, Joshua Bare, Boon Basler, Kimberly Beck, 'Ryan Bosma. 'Melissa Brill, Heidi Bustance, 'Robert Cady, 'Ryan Cain, 'Amanda Cappon, Deanna Carpenter, 'Rebecca Chris­ tensen, Nicholas Converse, Jesse Cook, 'Curtus Cowles, 'Jeannette Davis, 'Re­ becca Davis, Ryan DeCamp, Nathaniel De­ Decker, 'Ellie Devroy, 'Corey Doxtader, Patrick Dreyer, Sara Dunkeiberger, 'An­ drea Eaton, Ashley Eerdmans, Myles El­ dred, John Feldpausch, 'Kathleen Fletcher, 'Kelly Frame, 'Jami Franson, 'Ellen Frey, Paul Fruin, 'Matthew Gardner, 'Trevor Gerber, 'Patrick Gillespie, 'Breanna Girr­ bach, 'Stephanie Glass, 'Casey Goode­ nough, Lisa Gorodenski, 'Emily Graybill, Robert Hamel, 'Eric Haney, 'Brittany Hartman, 'Shane Henry, 'Sarah Heuss, Al­ lison Hodges, Ashleigh Holley, Brittany Howell, Brandi Hurless, 'David Jackson, Joshua Jevicks, Kailee Jordan, 'David Kendall, Page Kicnzle, Jamie Kirchen, 'Khalen Laubaugh, 'Brittany Lepard, •Carson Letot, 'Megan Lipstraw, Brendan Lomas, Kimberly Main, Kevin Marr, 'Richy Mathis, 'Ashley Maurer, Megan McClelland, Tiffany McCloud, 'Derrick McKee, 'Alyssa Mills, Nichole Moser, Terra Nassif. 'Katherine Partridge, 'Roshni Patel, Tara Pennepacker, Brad Peter­ son. Tara Pleshe, 'Gary Pleyte, 'Kenneth Quick, Sara Radant, 'Jordan Rambin, 'Emily Rappaport, Max Raymond, Levi Robbins, Jeremy Rogers, “Christopher Sanders, ’Tara Schoessel, 'Chelsea Siska, •Joseph Sleevi, 'Chelsey Snyder, 'Brittany Soya. Kelsey Stevens, Kevin Taylor, "Samantha Tobias, "Stephen Tolger. “Eric Treadwell, "Hayley Tuinstra. "Audrey Val­ entine. Ashley Vancampcn. Eric Vaughan, "Ryan Vogel. "Justin von der Hoff. "Au-^ drey Waklcy. Jacob Wescott and “Christo­ pher White. Honors (3.1-3.49) — Dylan Bowman, Calli Carpenter. Michael Qark, Jessica Crouch. Jerica Denman, Meagan Donavan, Terry Sue Dryer. Miranda Fay. April Franklin, Haley Girrbach. Garrett Harris. Sarah Holman, Cassandra Huver. Christo­ pher James. Molly Koutz, Andrew Mat­ thews. Lindsey McNally. Thomas Newton. Andrew Payne. Nicole Roscoe. Ashlynn Roth. Wesley Semler and Scott Wilson. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Kesha Bolton. Brandon Cross. Joseph Czajkowski, Tyler Eaton. Brittany Gibson. Amber Hammond, Richard Huntley, Cory Jewett. Kelsey London. Jonathon Mahmat, Thomas McKinney. Shanda Romaine, Craig Smith, Meagan Snider, Maryann Uptgraft, Brandon VanHouten, Sara Vaughan. Justin Wanland. Peggy WilkinsMcCIurkin, Colby Wise, Hannah Wood and Gregory Woodmansee. Eighth grade High Honors (33 -4.0) — •Kayla Angeletti, Michael Bekkcr. Emily Benningfie;d, 'Jason Bies, William Blood, Katie Borner, • Hannah Buckles, Margaret Buehl, 'Sheila Carpenter, Justin Carroll, 'Taylor Casarez, ‘Alyssa Case, Hannah Case. Ash­ ley Jo Chcwning. 'Beth Christiansen. Tyler Clem, David Cole, • Zachary Connor, 'Ja­ son Cook, James Cook, ’Kelly Cuncannan, Jonathan Curtiss, “Ccaira Davis, "Kayleigh Delcotto, 'Kristina Dobbin, 'Carrie Eagle, •Tiffany Edwards, 'Jesse Ellwood. 'Erin Fluke, Ashley Hartman, Lauren Hartman, •Gregg Hasman, Rebecca Hill, 'Bradley Horton, 'Lacie Hughes, Erich Iberle, 'Ra­ chael Iler, 'Amy Ingle, 'Lindsay Kam, •Amy Kidder, Alexander Kimble, Bradan King, Shandi Kosbar, Lacy Lancaster, Ja­ cob Lumbert, BKalee Lydy, Seth Mans­ field, Kaitlin Mason, Stephanie Maurer, 'Katee McCarthy, •Michael McGandy, •Nikole Meade, Derek Miller, Amanda Mueller, 'Alexandria Neil, 'Jacqualynn Northrop, 'Danielle Oakland, Sy Overmyer, Justine Peake, Ashley Peck, Leanne Pratt, • Isaak Ramsey, Brandon Roberts, Tyler Ryan, Dana Shilling, Liudsay Sours, Dakota Storey, Brittney Suther­ land, Erika Swartz, Matthew Tcunessen, Kaylie Thomas, Timothy Varner. 'Jerin Voshell, Molly Wallace. Raymond West­ fall, 'Scott White, Kyle White, Katlyn Wil­ son, 'Daven Winans and "Jessica Wotchko. Honors (3.1-3.49) — Jennifer Bishop, Nathaneal Burgett, Andrew Cuddahee, Ashley Devries, Matthew donnini, Kristen Falconer, Samantha Gonsalves, Samantha Lemon, Sarah Lynch, Addison Singleterry, Kyle Snider and Ashley Wisniewski. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Jenni­ fer Bassett, Jennifer Bateman, Seth Beduhn, Angela Brown, Jessica Burch, Ste­ phen Case, Sheena Clemens, Rachel Czajkowski, Brandy Dryer, Catherine Gillihan, Tiffany Gleason, Emilie Hutchison, Kristina Kaufman, Natasha Martinez, Sean McConnon, John McKelvey, Thomas Peck, Sierra Rathbun, Alexandria Rugg, Jamie Wait and Christoper Wymer. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at.. 616-945-9554 Our People! Our Strength! OUR DIFFERENCE! We understand how complicated, confusing and emotionally stressful arranging a funeral can be. Our people listen carefully to what is meaningful to you, and help create a service that commemorates your loved one s life the way you want. 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Then they stayed in the game in the second on the hot shooting of Bowman. "He was on fire.” said Saxon Coach Don Schils. And the olh-r Saxons knew it. “Eli Schmidt especially.” said Schils. "He had eight assists, and a couple of other players penetrating and kicking it out. We were able to push it up the floor and find (Bow­ man) in places where he could get a shot. We’re getting belter at recognizing situa­ tions like that.” At one point Bowman hit four in a row. including two threes, as the Saxons fought to keep pace with the Spartans who led by seven at the half. John Deming scored all ten of his points in the second half. "He played his best game of the year." said Schils. "He had Drew Whitney helped keep the Saxons dose early against Sparta last Friday, by scoring eight of his 11 points in the opening quarter. some nice post mov<fs, and drives to the basket." The Saxon defense also became more aggressive in the second half, as they slowly chipped away at the Spartan lead. "In the first half we were double teaming then and ‘hen they were passing our of the double teams,” said Schils. “Wc picked up the D. When our defense is more aggres­ sive we cam push the bail up the floor. It makes us better offensively.” There aren't any easy games in the O-K Gold for Hastings this winter, but coming up is an unenviable stretch with Wayland. South Christian. Unity Christian, and Wyo­ ming Park. Plus the Saxons are looking to fit in a game w ith Caledonia that was post­ poned Tuesday night. Hastings hosts Way­ land this Friday, then visits South on Tues­ day. "We played well the first time (against South)," said Schils. "but that was on our court. It's a good challenge for us.” Schils says that now the biggest thing the Saxons are looking for is improvement. “Hopefully, that will put us in situations to win. We’re out of our league. Now wc pre­ pare for districts." The Saxons O-K Gold record is 2-7. but the Saxons arc 3-1 outside the league, in­ cluding wins over district foes Middleville and Lakewood. “We’ve got a month to get better." says Schils Despite 27 points from Dustin Bow­ man last Friday, Sparta avenged an early season loss to Hastings, by downing the Saxons 57-54. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon grapplers drop District preview “It was a great dual Journey wc had there," said Viking Coach Bob Veitch of the Lakewood Invitational last Saturday. His Vikings look the lop spot with a per­ fect, 5-0, day. "We had a good close match with Hastings, and it came down to the last match.” A pin from Nicole Harmer over Hastings R. J. Morgan scaled the deal, for the Vi­ kings, in the last match of the day against Hastings. The Vikings look a 36-29 victory to finish an undefeated day. Hastings had to settle for second place with a 4-1 record. Ferguson became the second Saxon to earn his 100th career win during “We wrestled well on Saturday,” said his junior season, last Saturday at Lakewood. Hastings Coach Mike Goggins, “and al­ though we would have liked to beat Lake­ wood they arc a quality team and we let sevejgU winnable matgl^get away from K us We win see tbedM^n at teafe'eft- ' Ready for a month of wrestling tourneys? Should we call it "February Frenzy,” or is that too cheesy? Basketball engulfs the month of March, so should wrestling get some special slogan for the excitement it provides every February. It starts on Friday. This year the frenzy will be from Feb. 7 to March 8 and include conference tournaments, districts, regionals and state finals, both individually and as teams. The adrenaline rush that is varsity wrestling tournament time. All five county teams will be battling for conference tournament crowns this weekend. Unfortunately, with all five teams in different conferences, they’re all at different sites. Middleville and Lakewood are playing host. The Trojans hosting the O-K Blue battle, and Lakewood the Capita] Circuit challenge. Maple Valley goes due east to Potterville for the SMAA. while Hastings heads west to Wayland for the C < Gold Tournament. Those three league tourneys are set for Saturday. Delton and the KVA are set to meet at Pennfield on Friday night. What are the chances that they’ll finish the day with five tournament trophies? There can’t be another county in the state with as good a chance. But it’ll be tough. It would be a shocker if Middleville, Lakewood or Hastings lost out on the hardware. All three teams are trying to wrap up undefeated league dual meet seasons. Hastings needs to just take down Cedar Springs on Wednesday night. TK hosts Godwin tonight (Thursday Feb. 6). Also tonight, Lakewood, hosts Jackson Lumen Christi. My impres­ sion from Viking Coach Bob Veitch over the last week or so, has been that the Vikings practically have the undefeated league season wrapped up. He said the Titans only have about seven wrestlers. As the Lions and Panthers have found out this winter, it’s a tough hurdle to overcome. • Maple Valley is near the top of the SMAA, at 5-3 and had a final league dual with Morrice on Wednesday night. Delton was 2-2 in the KVA this season. I can’t imagine how frustrating it is for those team members and coaches. It's tough as a spectator to see kids working their butts off, then see their work erased off the scoreboard by the dreaded word... void. I’m getting sick of that word. Seeing it. hearing it. writing it, all of it. The worst is when you don’t know it’s coming. "Looking good. Looking good. BAM.” Like thinking you’ve got the perfect parking spot next to the door, then finding a Geo Metro tucked in between a pair of 4x4’s, and having to walk a quarter of a mile through slush and snow, just to run in and return a video. Oh well. I guess that’s why there’s the individual tournament, loo. I know the logis­ tics of it arc overwhelming, but shouldn't every sport get that same treatment? Couldn’t there be team and individual swimming meets, and tennis tournaments, and golf tour­ neys? All those tournaments arc combined with the team aspect, and if you're one of the top two or three at a regional or something you get an invite to the state meet as well. You don’t get two chances. What about extending it to other more team oriented sports? The district tree throw championship, or place kicking title. Does Dustin Bowman, or Jessie Grant, or Jon Ycazcl. or Keagan Krauss. Steve Bourdo. get a second shot at a state title, when the team’s season is over? No. 1 don't have a problem with it. Just something to think about. Team districts kick off next week on the mat, Wednesday. In Division 111 Delton is at Hamilton, and Maple Valley hosts a district tourney. In Division II Middleville is at Allegan. Either Hayings or Lakewood, or to be politi­ cally correct, both of them could be knocked out the first day. A three-team wrestling district should never have two conference champions. It just ain’t right. Hastings. Lake­ wood. and Ionia get together in Hastings. I’m sure Veitch and Hastings’ Coach Mike Goggins are just thrilled to see one another again. And whoever comes out gets Lowell at regionals. Nice. One of them deserves a trip to Battle Creek. I can’t imagine that there's a tougher road to the Cereal City, unless they haven’t plowed M-37 yet. Veitch said at the beginning of the season he’d like a better way to distribute the dis­ trict draw, to keep top teams from meeting so soon, but the chances of that are probably close to the same as having a state home run derby that begins at the district level. The ultimate goal. 1 guess, is the state title, and eventually you’ve gotta go up against the top teams, either you prove you’re better, or you don’t. But it'd be nice to make it to the and. "State Runner-up" banners do decorate a gym nicely. tricts and it shouldbe a great match.” Winning five matches for th: day for Hastings were Chad Ferguson 125, Tom Rowsc 130, Ryan Fcrgdson 135 and Scott Redman 145. Saxon grapplers with four wins were An­ drew Ferguson 160 and Dan Blair 171. And winning three matches for the Saxons were Morgan 103, BJ. Donnini 215, Jake Armour 275 and Justin Carley 152. . Hastings junior Chad Ferguson also cele­ brated his 100th career win this weekend. Chad is only the second wrestler in Saxon history to reach this mark as a junior. He earned the milestone with a pin over Lake­ wood’s Ryan King. Lakewood downed all-comers on the day, dropping Portland 62-6, Sturgis 55-16, Bay City Central 60-9, and DeWitt 55-22. With perfect individual days for the Vi­ kings were, Harmer. Tommy Pctt, Alex Phillips, Geoff O’Donnell, and Alan O’Donnell. Behind the Vikings and Saxons, Sturgis finished in third place (3-2), then DeWitt (2-3). Bay City Central (1-4), and Portland (0-5). In league action, the Saxon varsity wres­ tling team moved to 6-0 in the O-K Gold Wednesday, Jan. 29, by downing Wayland 69-6. Winning matches for the Saxons were R.J. Morgan 103, Joe Hinckley 112, Jeff Allen 119, Chad Ferguson 125, Rvan Fer­ guson 135, Matt Lipstraw 140, Scott Red­ man 145, Chad Kendall 152, Andrew Fer­ guson 160, Dan Blair 171. B.J. Donnini 215, and Jake Armour 275. “Wayland is really having an tough year,’’ said Goggins. Several voids in their line-up and injuries have made a normally well coached team less competitive. Wayland will host this Saturday’s O-K Gold conference tournament. The Saxons were trying to head into the league tourney with a perfect 7-0 record when they wres­ tled at Cedar Springs on Wednesday. Over­ all the Saxons are 19-4. The Saxon JV Team wrestled at a tour­ nament in Coldwater on Saturday. All 21 wrestlers received a medal. Winning.first place medals were Ashtin King. Garrett Walker. Joel Maivillc. RustyBurgdorf. Richard Harper and Heath VanBclkum. Kyle Quada. Lee Selby. Caleb Case. Mike Kieffer, Cody White. Tyler Hcaih, Dan Hoffman and Mike Morehouse took second place. Chad Kendall. Tim Aspinall, Joe Hinck­ ley and Jackson Hoke took third place. And taking home fourth place medals were Kelly Ford. Brad Hayes'and Jesse Lemon. Tom Rowse (right) was one of four Saxons to have perfect 5-0 days last week­ end at the Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) County wrestlers spread out for district matches Wrestling districts hit the mat next Wednesday, Feb. 12, for county schools. Hastings host Division II district 145, with Lakewood and Ionia. Hastings hits the mat against the Bulldogs from Ionia at 6 p.m., with the winner wrestling Lakewood immediately following the first match. The winner moves onto Feb. 19th's re­ gional at Ionia. Also in Division II, Middleville will be at Allegan, joined by Caledonia, Allegan. and Wayland, with the winner advancing to the regional hosted by Middleville. Maple Valley is set to host a Division III district, with the host Lions, Harper Creek, Pennfield, and Albion. The winner ad­ vances to the regional round, which will also be hosted by Maple Valley. Delton heads to Hamilton in Division HI, in the district that will feature the Panthers, the host Hawkeyes, Otsego, and Byron Center. The winner will come to Delton for regionals. ‘It’s how you play the game,’ says McMahon The Hastings varsity volleyball “players did a great job against Kcnowa Hills. They played to their potential, but came up short,” said coach Gina McMahon. The Knights topped the Saxons 15-4,11­ 15.15-10, last Thursday in Hastings. "Wc played very scrappy defense and did a great job with serving,” said McMa­ hon. For the night, the Saxons had a total of 12 aces, three each by Jenna Bryans and* Abbie AUcrding. The strong serving helped especially in the last two games "Kenowa Hills had middle hitters that were approximately 6*2" going against our middle hitters that were 5'6". Our middle blockers did their best to get their hands on the ball. There were some blocks, however the back row did a great job with digging up the balls. Wc were able to keep things alive.” McMahon also said that Kcnowa Hills’ coach had high praise for her squad. :*He stated that he was impressed on how (wc) played against his team. He was impressed by how wc played scrappy defense and that wc rarely let a ball drop.” Bryans led the team with 11 kills on the night, and Courtney Oakland dished out 11 assists "The players walked away feeling proud and successful. Being successful is not al­ ways winning, it’s how you play the game,” says McMahon. “This is a motto wc been using all season.” Hastings’ is currently 1-4 in the O-K Gold and has another tough league contest this when they host Unity Christian tonight. Feb. 6. Then on Saturday the Saxons host their own Hastings Volleyball Tournament. The teams coming for the tourney arc Coldwater. Oxford (Detroit area), Delton, Grand Ledge, Union City. Olivet, and Plainwell. The first match of the day is at 9 a.m. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 6. 2003 - Page 11 DK drops two of three in busy week jumper over the outstretched Irish arms. (Photo-by Perry Hardin) A 21-9 second quarter flurry from Parch­ ment buried Delton in the battle of Panthers Tuesday night in Delton. “We outscored them 20-18 in the first quarter, then we took a break, and a vaca­ tion, and (Parchment) didn’t." said Delton Coach Mike Mohn. “Then wc dug our­ selves a hole and it took a while to climb back in.” But they did climb back into the ball­ game. Delton tied the ballgame up in the fourth quarter, but Parchment took a pair of missed layups by Delton to the other end of the floor and converted on their chances to steal a 72-66 victory. It was the first KVA victory of the season fo. Parchment. Delton sits at 4-4 in the league. "You just try not to be somebody’s first,” said Mohn, “but unfortunately we’ve been too many people’s first this year. “(Steve Bourdo) was about the only one who showed up for the whole kit-and-kaboodle.” said Mohn. Bourdo poured in 27 points for the Panthers, and added seven steals on the other end. “He was all over the place for us,” said Mohn. “He played a great ball game.” Chris Gillfilian had his usual all-around game with 12 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. In the fourth quarter Shawn Moore got what Mohn called, “a nice little feather in his cap.” With at least seven games left to • play, Moore broke the Delton single season three point field goal mark, when he knocked down his 37th of the season. But all the records, and strong perform­ ances aren’t a win. “It’s a real disappoint­ ing loss,” says Mohn. Now the Panthers have another tough Despite Moore setting long range records KVA contest Friday night, when they host Paw Paw. “We beat cm al their place." said Mohn. “They’ll be ready to go for us." It was the second straight loss for the Panthers, after falling to Quincy last Satur­ day in a non-league contest. 67-64. Moore set another school record from long range, with six three-pointers in the contest. He paced Delton with 22 points. However, it wasn’t enough lo top the per­ formance of Quincy’s Dominic Lopez who poured in eight three's and finished with 30 points. John Noto tossed in 16 for the visiting Panthers in the loss. Last Friday, the Panthers snapped a fourgame losing streak with a 54-52 KVA vic­ tory over Hackett. Bojf'. o turned in another super game for the Panthers pouring in 14 points, while pulling down 4 rebounds, and getting two steals. The biggest shot of the night came with five seconds left to break a 52-52 tie. Hack­ ett’s had a last second chance, and missed. Trading 50-49. Moore was fouled shoot­ ing a three, and knocked down all three shots to put Delton ahead by two late. On the night, Delton shot 15 of 18 from the free throw line. “It was a big change," said Mohn. “We haven’t been shooting really well from the line lately." “It wasn’t a real pretty win. but it was a win none the less. Hackett played hard. I’m proud of the way our kids responded down the stretch." “1 guess wc finally put a game together and played." said Maple Valley varsity bas­ ketball Coach Jeff Webb. “That’s the only thing I can think of.” His Lions snapped a five game losing steak by exploding against. Morrice on Tuesday night, 79-29. ■ “It was like flipping on a switch," said Webb, “ and that’s what we did all of a sudden. The shots were falling for us, and the whole team contributed, that was nice." The Lions used strong full court, and half court, defense and a 25 point surge in the third quarter to put away the Orioles. Eric Smith led the Lion points. Ryan Grider and Jeff Eric Smith soared for 17 points as the Lions ended a five game skid against Morrice on Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton’s Samantha Doubledee digs one out in the Panthers victory over Martin. (Photo by Linda Boyce) The Delton varsity volleyball squad had a rough tournament last Saturday at Hamil­ ton. “We were missing three key players,” said Coach Rhonda Sturgeon. “It was tough." The Panthers dropped four games in pool play, and headed home. Their tightest match came against River Valley, which they lost 15-5,15-5. They also fell to South Haven 15-3, 15-4, Hudsonville 15-1, 15-2, and Unity Christian 15-2,15-4. With the exception of the game against a very strong Hudsonville team Sturgeon said things could have been different. “If we’d had all our girls the outcomes could have been completely different. Wc could have at least split a couple of those matches. . Despite the troubles. Sturgeon said she saw some bright spots, in the play of Jen Glenn. “She really showed her captainship, and really gave it her all. Shanna Tam­ minga stepped it up and played very well.” Christine Woznicki played some great back row defense, and Sam Steele and Sam Doubledee, our setters, played really well too.” In earlier action, Wednesday Jan. 29, against Parchment, the girls fell in three games, 15-7,15-8,15-11. “I think we kind of started off unsure if we could compete with them,” said Stur­ geon. Parchment had a 6’3” middle hitter who was really knocking the ball down at the Panthers. The Panthers built up confi­ dence in the first game, and started playing with them as the contest progressed. “By the time we realized we could play with them it was too late,” said Sturgeon. “When we get behind, we have a hard time catching up.” Defensively, Shannah Fisher led Delton Free Screening: Bone Density Osteoporosis is a health problem that makes your bones thin, weak and more likely to break. be controlled or even prevented. 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Glenn and Fisher both had a perfect day serving for the Lions, and Steele and Dou­ bledec set over 100 balls between the two of them. “Definitely wc knew early on if we could be consistent serving, we’d be in a lot more games. That’s what happened,” said Stur­ geon. Tamminga led the team with 20 attacks and six kills. Huisman had five kills, and Glenn three. Huisman also got things done up front defensively for Delton with four solo blocks. Glenn finished the contest with nine digs, and Doubledee and Fisher both had eight. . Then against Bangor the Panthers fell 15-11,15-8. “I think it was a matter of put­ ting all our heart and soul into the first match," said Sturgeon. “Wc lost all our in­ tensity." The strong serving continued for the Panthers however, as both Fisher and Tam­ minga were perfect. Glen led the team with 13 attacks, and Tamminga had nine. Huisman led the team defensively with nine digs. The Panthers are now 3-24-2 on the year, and are still looking for their first win in the KVA. The Panthers will be part of the Hastings Invitational on Saturday, then Wednesday will try for a KVA victory against Hackett. osteoporosis, but some are more likely to suffer from it than others. The good news is that it can Sunday Night Mixed Snyder 185-523; M. Kirchen 192-514; C. Miller 161 -449; K. Thompson 169-398; D. Saal 130-353; D. Snyder 198; M. Simpson 169; K. Stenberg 162; L. Rentz 150; E. Hammontrec 78. down a couple of shots that kept us tight in the game." Overall the Panthers are 6-8. and aftci Friday’s match-up with Paw Paw. Delton takes a trip to Otsego for another non­ league contest Tuesday, Feb. 11. Later in life, this can be a real threat to your health and lifestyle. All women are at risk for Q-' BOWLING SCORES Gillfilian pulled down 13 rebounds for the Panthers, and added nine points, four steals, and two assists. Zac Gilbert tossed in six points and had six boards. “(Gilbert) played a real solid basketball game for us,” said Mohn. “He had some huge rebounds, and knocked Tough times for the Panthers, but serving improves for third victory Lions flip switch ley added two points in the win. The Lions went into the contest with the goal of gaining some confidence for Friday night’s contest against Leslie. Valley bat­ tled the Blackhawks tough the first time the two teams met, r.nd this time the Lions get them in the Valley. “It think it’s gonna help us," says Webb of the lopsided victory. “The kids arc ex­ cited again. I’m kind of excited again. The kids figured something out. It was nothing I said or did.” After Friday's game with Leslie, the Li­ ons have a trip to Bellevue on the schedule for Tuesday night. Valley’s overall record is 5-8. Last Friday against Webberville, the Li­ ons’ slide reached five games with a 58-39 loss. “To put it in a nutshell, it seemed like nothing really would go our way," said Webb. “Our shots wouldn’t fall from the floor, or from the foul line. We had no of­ fensive rebounding. It was one shot and out. We just weren’t very good.” The Lions trailed by only three at halftime, but as Webb says. “ they just killed us the rest of the way.” The Spartans held the Lions to just 12 second half points. Through the losses the Lions have strug­ gled at putting the ball in the basket. Webb says that hie team has been getting good shots, but they just won’t fall. The struggles made their way to the free throw line for the Lions in the contest. They were just 10­ 21 from the stripe. Grider, Himeiss. and Smith all put in 11 points for Valley. Mead added five. Steve Bourdo put in 14-points, including the game winner with five seconds left last Friday, as the Panthers topped Hackett by two (Phdto by Perry Hardin) 840 Cook Road. Hastings. MI 49058 Kenneth S. Merriman. MD (269) 945-9520 800-596-1005 James L. Horton. Jr.. DO Dan i S. Larke. MD • Eric S. Leep. DO Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C., providing you with general Orthopedic Surgery, Fracture Care, Arthroscopic Surgery, Physical Medicine & EMG & Rehabilitation and Bone Density Testing and more. Call Today For An Appointment! 1S10 STAR SCHOOL >0. >Z< MH wvtft a/Stiff Si 269 / 94S-S607 Thanks to you Barry County... es Family ft Children /\ S«rvicM provides outpe- > >4 1.' A ’’ k Ir Ww?] J dent counseling to individuals, couples and families dealing witt1 anxk** de<>rasston' post traumatic stress, relationship, • | rf rifl ; ill [ J employment, school and parenting Issues. VniudWay,Tha Way Barry Couary Cans, Comnuaity by ConoUMUy �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 6. 2003 Shooting touch comes and goes as BCC wins a pair by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Eric Lamphere was honored at halftime of the Eagles’ homecoming game, for becoming the third school member to reach 1.000 career points. (Photo by Brett Bremer) while the Eagles let Otsego get some points outside. “What we did worked for once. ’ said Sprague. It wasn’t the first time. The Eagles arc 8­ 6 on the season, with three games left on their schedule before the Association of Christian School International’s post-sea­ son tournament begins. Last Friday's homecoming game against Lakeside was a much different story for the Eagles, however they had the same positive result, a 48-43 victory. The Eagles strug­ gled mightily shooting the ball in the first half, trailing 27-15 at the half. Not only were the shots not falling, but the Gators were pulling down most of the rebounds. “We’re that kind of ball club." said Spra­ gue. “If we’re not shooting outside, we’re gonna have problems.” Both statistics improved for the Eagles in the second half, as they went on a 10-2 run to start the second half, and eventually pulled ahead 33-31 on a bucket by Westen­ dorp with under a minute remaining in the third quarter. The Barry County Christian Schools’ varsity boys’ basketball team put on their most explosive offensive performance of the season Tuesday night, in topping Ot­ sego Baptist 71-61. Adam Lamphere poured in 30 points, with a staggering 71-percent field goal per­ centage. As a team the Eagles shot 55-perccni trom the floor. “It was by far our best offensive display of the season." said BCC Coach Jim Sprague. Eric Lamphere tossed in 23 points, and dished out 12 assists. Every one chipped in on the total team effort, as the Eagles avenged an early season loss to Otsego. Seth Meek tossed in 11 points and had ten rebounds. Adam Lamphere also pulled down ten boards. Sprague also said he liked the defense played by Carlyle Westendorp. The Eagles fought hard down low against Otsego's 6’4” center, double and triple-teaming him. He eventually fouled out in frustration. Eagle volleyball pushes three straight opponents to the limit Alisa Faber’s seven digs, and two kills, still couldn't bump the Eagles past Lakeside last Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) After taking the first game from Otsego Baptist Academy. Tuesday Feb. 4, the Barry County Christian School’s varsity volleyball team couldn’t keep up, and fell 5-15.16-14,15-2. “The girls played an awesome first game, just did a great job,” said BCC Coach Abby Taylor. “We dominated the first game, but then OBA got warmed up and it was over for us. OBA is a fun team to play because they have really improved in recent years, we like the competition." “Our serves were dead on the first and second games, wc served just over 80-percent. But in the last game, every time we had the serve we couldn’t turn it. into points.” For the game, Alisa Faber led the Eagles with 14 service points. Lindsey Laubaugh led the team in digs with eight, and Janna Rozema had two kills. UI don't think the girls, as a team, wanted to win bad enough, because they lost their focus,” said Taylor. It was the second straight loss for the Ea­ gles after dropping their homecoming game against Lakeside on Friday. “This was a tough loss for us for several reason, one be­ ing our homecoming, two because this is a team that two years ago we beat every time we met up, but wc just can’t seem to seal the deal when playing them now,” said February 7, 2003 Laurie Newton^ WHWBTANG ... tell her HAPPY 40th! ---------- OR-----------ADD J00 Notice of Mortgage Forociosurv Sole THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT!NG TO C OLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE C ONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Ml UTA RY DUTY. । Nationwidi Lofig*()istanc9 ADD FAMILY ARE YOU GETTING THE MOST FOR YOUR MINUTES? FOR SALE: 1990 Skyline Mobile Home, 14 x 70, 2 or 3 bedrooms, one bath, located in Cider Mil! Village, Middleville, MI. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) Taylor. “Every time we come close to win­ ning but come up short.” The Gators took the first game 15-3. but the Eagles responded (o take the second by lhe same score. Lakeside answered the Ea­ gles call, and took the third game 15-12. “Wc finished second behind them in re­ gionals last year, and they went on to win the ACSI state championship," says Taylor. “We arc really praying for a better finish against them this year. We look forward to meeting up with them next month in tour­ naments.” Rozema led the Eagles with nine kills in the contest, and also served two aces. Lau­ baugh had 13 digs for BCC, and Kailee Laws and Sarah Tobias each had nine digs on the night. Alisa Faber had seven digs and two kills. Starting the string of three game matches, the Eagles came out on the right side of the score against Battle Creek Acad­ emy Jan. 28. BCC won 10-15,15-11,15-2. “The girls plaved two tough games be­ fore shutting BCA down in the third game,” said Taylor. “They really showed a lot of hustle, and got to just about every­ thing that came their way.” Julie Hofstra led the team with eight digs. Katie Gunson had seven, and Renee Holley bad fivJfcV. • — Introducing Flexible Freedom START WITH The Eagles pushed the lead to eight, as Adam Lamphere became more aggressive on the offensive end pouring in 16 second half points. He finished with 22. Lakeside cut the Eagle lead to one with 50 seconds to play, but BCC held them scoreless the rest of the way while knocking down four of six free throws. Adam Lamphere finished with 11 points for the victors, and had five steals. Ron Holley and Eric Lamphere both pulled down five rebounds for the Eagles. 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StefUer. husband and wile (original mortgagors) to Exchange Rnanrial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 29. 1996, and recorded on October 1,1996 in Uber Document No. 1018739 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated February 5, 2001. which was recorded on September 10, 2001, in Uber Document No. 1068191 Berry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed io be due a’ the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND THIRTYSIX AND 167100 dollars ($108,036.18), inducing interest at 7.500% por annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w& be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1 .*00 p.m., on February 27,2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of Lots 843 and 844 of the Qty. for­ merly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 937 of the City of Hastings. Thence North 1 chain; Thence East 8 links to the place of beginning; thence North 4 chains; thence East 1 chain and 17 links to the West line of Market Street; thence South on the West line of Market Street 4 chains to the North line of Green Street: thence West 1 chain and 17 links to the beginning The redemption period shafl be six months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. . Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200310422 VA Team J (2/13) �The Hastings Barmar - Thursday. February B. 2003 - Page 13 Viking eagers strong from the foul stripe Lakewood's varsity boys' basketball team pushed its overall season record to 8­ 5, and it Capital Circuit mark to 4-3 with a 57-45 win over Jackson Lumen Christi on Tuesday night. After both team’s started slowly, the first quarter ended at 6-6, the Vikes outscored the Titans 23-14 in the second quarter lo gain the advantage. Scott Secor scored 11 of his game high 23 points in the second quarter as the Vi­ kings built a lead they would hold for the remainder of the game. The 11 points in­ cluded a perfect five of five performance from the free throw line. “We shot very well from the free throw line tonight," said Viking Coach Mark Far­ rell. “Wc had a great second quarter scor­ ing, and took care of the ball down the stretch and hit our free throws." in the second half it was ail Clint Tobias from the stripe. He knocked down eight of ten foul shots in the half, as the Vikes clung to their lead. He was ten for 12 in the game Bowierettes Bennett Industries 48-36; Railroad Stret Mill 43-41; Carlton Center Bulldozing 42-5-41-5; Dean s Dolls 403-433; Kent Oil & Propane 40-44; Hecker Agency 38 46. Good Gaines and Series - D. Coenen 150; G. Potter 193-486; S. Huver 143-356; K. Eberly 156-438; T Christopher 193­ 524; S. Dunham 153-421; N. Potter 157; J. Hamilton 158; K. Fowler 172-478; N. Goggins 162-438; T. Redman 163-416; J. 'eucngill 150-395; L. Elliston 187-517. Tuesday Trios Shirley’s Chuckwagon 49.5-34.5; Bob’s Grill 47-37; Kenny Lee Builders 46.5-37.5; Cook Jackson 46-38; Piece of Cake 443­ 39.5; Trouble 42-42; 3 Blind Mice 40.5­ 43.5; CB’s 383-453; Seebers Auto Body 36-48; Millers Excavating 293-54.5. High Gaines & Series - S. Vamcy 163; P. Fisher 167; T. Franklin 165; C. Thayer 153: T. Redman 208-5(19; D. Harding 181; M. Sears 153; J. Phillips 180; A. Keillor 172; S. Snider 160; P. Ramey 224-556; R. Brummel 172; V. Green 168; D. James 159; D. Pennington 198-521; S. Pennington 183; T. Brown 203-509; K. Carpenter 195; L Hotter 177; S. Vandenburg 197-509; S. McKee 200-568; R Miller 167. and finished with 13 points. Corey Thelen tossed in nine points for Lakewood. Secor led the team in rebound­ ing as well as points. He finished with six rebounds. Tyler Bcglin dished out four as­ sists for the victorious Vikings. If was the second straight Capita) Circuit victory for the Vikings after downing Lans­ ing Catholic Central 63-59 last Friday night. The Cougars pulled out to a six point half time lead with 40 points in the first half, but the Vikings allowed just 19 sec­ ond half points by to pull out the victory. “We played with very good intensity as a team tonight," said Farrell. "This was a to­ tal team effort. Every person on this team, whether they played or not, contributed to this win. Our preparation in practice by all paid off for us." The Vikings shot 70-pcrccnt from the free throw line in the final quarter to finish off the Cougars, after erasing a four point third period deficit. And also shot an out- Delton crowns 2003 winterfest royalty standing 64% from the field in the contest. Helped by nine offensive rebounds. “We rebounded well in the game," said Farrell, "and had good point contributions from the bench." The Vikes were led in rebounds by Marc Miller. Tobias, and Travis Willard, who found a spot in the starting lineup and also poured in 11 points. Lakewood's scoring leader was Secor, who poured in 15 points, and Beglin came off the bench to toss in ten. Beglin was the team’s assist leader with four, and Miller dished out two. Up next for the Vikings are a couple of tough Capital Circuit rematches against Mason on Friday, then at Charlotte on Tuesday. TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF ____ SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Fine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessmeat District No. 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, having resolved its intention to proceed on petitions filed with the Township to make certain public improvements consisting ofthe application ofherbicide treatments for the eradication or control of aqunic weeds and plmts in Fine Lake (the Improvements") in the Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: Fine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment District No. 2 Lets and Parcels Numbered. 009-019-001-00,002-00,003-00.004-00,006-00.007-00,008-00 More Bowline on page 16 009-029-002-00,008-00,015-00,016-00,017-00,018-00,019-00,020-00,021-00.022-00.024-00. 036-00,042-00 009-030-001-00,002-00,003-00,004-00,005-00,00640.006-10,007-10.009-20.01340.01540, 022-00,025-06,026-00,140-14,140-15,030-20,150-20 009-050-002-00, W3-00,004-00,004-10,004-20.005-00,005-10,005-20,005-40,006-00,007-60. 008-00,009-00,009-10,010-00,011-00 009-065-006-00.008-00,009-00,01140.01240.01340,01440.01540.01640,01740.01840, 019-00.021-00.022-00,031-00,032-00,033-00,034-00,035-00 009-075-001-00.003-00,005-00,00600,007-00,008-00,00940,01640,01140.01240.01440. 015-00.016-00,017-00,018-00,019-00,020-00.021-00.022-00,023-00,02440.02840.03140. 035-00.036-00.037-00.038-00,039-00,040-00 YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League 009-090-001-00,002-00,004-00.005-00,006-00,00740,00840.01040.011-00,01440,01540, 017-00,018-00,020-00.02440.03240,03540,03640,03740,03840 A League Varney Construction ...............................6-1 Blair Lanscaping.....................................5-2 Hastings Family Dentistry.................... .4-4 Nextcl....................................................... -0-8 009-100401-00,002-00,00440,00540,00640,00740,00840,01140 009-130-00140,00240,002-10.00640, X7-00,00840.008-10,01040.01140,01240,01340, 015-03,01640,018-00,02040,02140,022-00,02340,02440,02540 009-13540140,00340,00440.00540,00640, W740,00840,00940,01040,01240,01340, 01440,01540,01640,018-00,01940,02040 B League Drill Team................................................ .7-0 The Buzz...................................................5-3 Viking........................................................3-3 Flex fab..................................................... 3-4 Michigan Custom Excavating............ 2-4 Barry Automotive/Richies.................... 2-4 Hastings Mfg.............................................. 1-5 Game Results - Blair Landscaping 84 vs. Hastings Family Dentistry 78; Vamcy Constnolion 70uvs. Nextcl SO; Barry 009-14040140,00240,00440.00540,00640,00740,00840,00940.01040,01140,01240 009-14540340,00440,00540,00640 009-15040140,00240.00340,00440,00540,00640.00740.00840,01040,01140,01240, 01340,01440,01540,01640.01740,01840,02140,02240 009-15540140,00340,00440,00640.00840,00940 009-17540140.00240,00340,00440,00540,00640.00740.00840,00940,01040.01140, 01240,01340,01440,01540,01640,01740,01840,01940 ■ 009-18040140 ’ Auto/Richies Koffec Shop 39 vs. The Buzz 58; Hastings Mfg. 48 vs. Drill Team 76; Flexfab 57 vs. Michigan Custom Excavating 53; Flexfab 53 vs. The Buzz 56. ’ w * : . -n • > . - , 009-21540140,00240,00340,00440,00540,00740,00840,00040,01G40,01140.012-00, 013-00.014-00,0I64X). 017-00,018-00,019-00,02M0,023-00,024-00,025-00.029JX), 03000. 031-00 009-2204)01-00.002-00,003-00,004-00,0064X1,007-00,008-00,009-00,01000,011-00,012-00. 0144)0.0154)0,016-00,017-00.018-00.019-00.02000.0214)0.023-00,0244)0,026-00,027410. 028-00,0294X1,0314X1,033-00,034-26 YMCA Womea’s Winter Wleyball Standings Hastings Orthopcdicts.......................... 15-0 Sappanos..................................................10-2 Curves....................................................... 3-9 Tricolor........................................................ 5-10 Flexfab...................................................3-15 Barry County YMCA Winter 2003 Co-ed Volleyball Good Looking Team.............................17-1 Chaos ...................................................... 16-2 Hastings Mfg............................................ 12-6 Flexfab: James ...................................... 10-8 Class of 93 .............................................7-11 Movie Outpost ......................................4-14 Flexfab: Williams ................................ 3-15 Corday Construction........................... 3-15 Delton-Kellogg High School crowned its 2003 Wintertest Duchess and Duke, seniors Monique Hoyle and Jeff Smoczynski, at last Friday's varsity basketball game against Kalamazoo Hackett. (Photo by Perry Hardin) NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF FUNDS Notice Of Mortgage Forecioaura Sala THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEWPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defauft has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Edwin R. Danks, Jr and Kimberly R. Danka, husband and wile (original mortgagors) to Wefts Fargo Homa Mortgage. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated May 26. 2000. and recorded on July 17. 2000 Liber Document #1045888 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of NINETY-EIGHT THOU­ SAND SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 37/100 dottars ($98,077.37), including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and tha statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Michigan at 140 PM. on February 27.2003 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Lot 63. Aban Johnson s Addition No. 2. accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 2, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan bo X from the date of such sale. Dated: January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248)593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200311153 Team D pub dates: (1/23H2H3) February 6, 2003 Barry County Board of Commissioners Barry County Courthouse 220 West State Street Hastings, Mi 49058 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about February 14.2003. the above-named County win request the State of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) for the folk>..ing project: The Barry County Community Development Block Grant Program ;CDBG) (not to exceed $375,000) win assist in the rehabilitation of single-family, owner-occupied homes in the County. The rehabilitation efforts will bring these homes into compliance with HUD's Housing Quality Standards, in addition to addressing local code items. Assistance to homeowners will be in the form of interest free and deferred loans from the County to be paid at time ot sale or title transfer of the property. An Environmental Review Board respecting the aforementioned project has been made by Barry County, which documents the environmental review of the project. This Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and available tor public examination and copying between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 pzn. Monday through Friday. Barry County will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The County is certifying to the State of Michigan that the County and Michael Brown, in his official capacity as County Administrator. consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, the County may use the CDBG funds, and HUD will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. MSHDA will accept an objec­ tion to rts approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not tn fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by HUD; or (b) applicant's environmental review record lor the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process; or other specific grounds in HUD regulations at 2a CFR Part 58.75. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance witn the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58). and may be addressed to Ms Jackie Armstrong at MSHDA. P.O. Box 30044. Lansing, Michigan 48909 Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those above witt not be considered by MSHDA. No objection received after March 3. 2003, will be considered by MSHDA. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has msdesnd certified sspecislsssesament roll for the rpedslsssessmcot district, which roll sets forth the restive portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment agamst each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the apodal assesment district. Pursuant to the resolution of the Township Board adopted on January *. 2003. the oners of the Improvements are to be periodically redetermined on a yearly basis in accordance with the resolution. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP Or JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12.2003, AT 7:30 O’CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HAU. 13641 S. M-37 HIGHWAY, BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN. IN SAID TOWNSHIP, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROU AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NO TICE ihsl lhe special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to lhe Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk al the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITH IN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROU. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in lhe alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with lhe Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of lhe Township of Johnstown. Dated: January 8, 2003. Michael Brown June Doster, Clerk Township of Johnstown County Administrator I �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 6. 2003 NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TMJS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James E. Freeman and Laura L. Freeman, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to EquiCredit Corporation of Ml, Mortgagee, dated April 8. 1999, and recorded on April 16. 1999 in Liber Document No. 1028186 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN AND 00/100 dol­ lars ($144,167 00). including interest at 11.500% attempting tq collect a pm .any FOR THAT PURPQSEa-PLEASE CONTACT PUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ABE INACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond L. Morns and Sherrie A. Morris, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Alternative '.tending Group, its suc­ cessors and assigns. mortgagee, dried August 1. 2001 and recorded August 18,2001 in Document No. 1064657, Barry County Records. Said mort­ gage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns by assignment dated August 1. 2001 and recorded on August 13. 2001 in Document No. 1064658, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five and 45/100 Dolars ($91,775.45) inducting interest at the rate of 7 J5% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 pjn., on February 20, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 15 acres of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range WWest. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated January 16. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte 4200215939 Team R (2/6) gaga and toe statutes ot the Slats ot MicNgan, notice la hereby given that the mortgage wilt be torectoaed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, st publto venue el ths Barry County Courthouse In Hastings In Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on March 13, 2003 The premia-- era located in the Chy ot Hastings. tiunty. Michigan, ano ve ilea rtoei.11. Commencing at the Southwest comer ot lot 289 ol the Chy. formerly Wage ol Hastings, according to toe recorded plat thereof, thence Weet 12 rada tor the place of beginning, thance North 8 rode, thence West 4 rode, thence South 8 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is oetermineo aoanooneo m accoruance w*tn mg la $600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Nodes Of Mortgage Foroctoeuro Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT!NO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. event a 3rd party buys the pre petty and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: February 6,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor GMAC tw.-rtgege Corporation, its MORTGAGE SALE-Defauft has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph A. Robinson snd Patrida M. Robinson, husband ano wire (ongmai mortgagors) io National wry Mortgage Services Co. Mortgagee, dated P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 280.0123 1999 in Uber Document 4 1023571 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at lhe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 130 PM, on February 27,2003. Said promisee are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: the Southwest 1/4 ot the Northwest Also that part of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West, lying Easterly of the centertino ol Ftoria Road, also known as County Road 803, except com­ mencing at the southeast comer of the plat ot Smith's Acres, thence South degrees 32 minutes East along the centertino of Ftoria Road 430 toot for the true place of beginning, thence North 87 degrees 28 minutes East 435.8 foot, thence South 22 degrees 32 minutes East 500 foot, thence South 67 degrees 28 minutes West 435.6 Northeast IM of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: commencing al the Southeast comer (point E) of the plat of Smith's thence South 22 degrees 32 minutes East, along place of beginning; thence North 67 degrees 28 minutes East 435.8 feet; thence South 22 degrees 32 minutes East 500 feet; thence South 67 degrees 28 minutes West 435.60 feet to said centertine of Ftoria Road; thence North 22 SOO tool lo the place ot beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shea be 12 months) tram the dale ol such sale. Dated: January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (240) 593-1313 Tran s Tran. P.C. Attomevs and Counaetora 30400 Te'egraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham rams. Ml 48025 Ho « 200310143 pub dates: (1I23H2R3) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL 3E USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defauft has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry D. Milier. a single man (original mortgagors) to Equrtirst Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 22. 2002, and recorded on Apnl 5. 2002 in Uber Document 1077785 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated Mrch 26. 2002. which was recorded on October 14. 2002. in Uber Document 1089403. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE AND 55/100 dollars ($70,783.55). Inducting interest at 10.350% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said .mortg*wc win bo foreclosed by a sate ot too mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml, at 100 p.m., on March 6. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, md are described as: The West 1/2 of Village Lots 78 and 79 of O.A. PhKp's Third Addition to toe VBage of Nashville according io the recorded plat thereof Barry County Records. The redemption peibd shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance wfti MCLA 6003241a. days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 30. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte 4200311417 TewnX MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauk haa baan made In the contMtona ot a mortqaqe made by. Ooneld R. Moora and Shaly O. Moora. htahand and w«e to Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Novwroer 27, 1996. end recorded on December 4 1996, In Uber 679, on pege 990. Berry County Records. MtoNgen. end aaeigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION, by meene assignment dated August 1.2000. and recorded on September 1.2000. In Document No. 1048926. Berry County Records. MkNgan. on «4*t> mortgage there la claimed io EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY ONE ANO 04/100 DOLLARS ($38,791.04), inducting interest at 8375% per annum. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defauft has been made in lhe oondfttons of a mortgage made by WBtarn O. Vickery, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Rrat Central Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 21, 1993, and recorded on April 23, 1993 in Uber 570 on Page 201In Berry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned b» mesne Atiantic Mortgage and Investment Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated April 1,1996, Document 41014217, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is dakned to be due at toe date hereof too sum Ot SIXTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTEEN AND 41/100 dollars ($67,416.41). inducting interest at 7.780% THE R Svante ta k Joe Booher (middle) and Diane Haines (right) are pictured with Lani Stacks ot Big Brothers Big Sisters. Posters advertising the Bowl-A-Thon say "Wanted- Joe Bowler." Big Brothers/Sisters looking for bowling teams The 2003 Big Brothers Big Sisters BowlA-Thon, called 'Bowl for Kids’ Sake,” will be held March 1 at Hastings Bowl, 203 E. Woodlawn. Teams will bowl at 1 p.m. and 3:45. Trophies will be awarded in the catego­ ries of accounting, architects, automotive, education, financial, industry, insurance, le­ gal, medical, public safety, and real estate. There is also an open division for teams made up of community members. The Bowl-A-Thon serves as the main source of revenue each year for Big Broth­ ers Big Sisters. This will be the second year Barry County has held a Bowl-A-Thon. The Big Brothers Big Sisters program began serving this county last year after a large fund-raising effort by the Barry Com­ munity Resource Network allowed the county to hire a senior caseworker. The mission of BBBS is to “create, de­ velop and nurture quality relationships be­ tween children and mentors to guide each child to become a responsible, socially competent and caring adult." In the Bowl-A-Thon, any group or busi­ ness can have as many teams as they want If a team has a minimum of $50 in pledges, it bowls free. Pledges can be made on an overall or pet-pin basis. Those who don’t want io make a pledge can sponsor a lane. Lane sponsorships arc $100. Names of lane sponsors will be posted on a banner on the mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort- vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In HaaUnge. Michigan at 100 o'clock pre., on Fetxuary 13.2003. Said premises era situated in Townehip ol Carthxi. Barry County. Michigan, and are venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1O0 PM, on March 13,2003. Said premises we situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Bany County, Michigan, and ve described as: A PARCEL OF '.ANO IN THE SOUTHEAST ONE-OUAPTCR OF SECTION 17. TOWN 4 NORTH. RAt.-GE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17. THENCE NORTH DOWN THE CENTER OF MESSER ROAD 1122 FEET. THENCE WEST 388 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 1122 FEET. THENCE EAST 388 FEET DOWN CENTER OF CARLTON CENTER ROAD TO BEGINNING; EXCEPT A PARCEL OEEDEO TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BY DEED RECORDED IN UBER 249 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 196. P.P *06-040417-475-100-00 The redemption period thal be 12 months tram the data ol such sale unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. In which case ths redemption period Dated: December 27 2002 GMAC MORTGAGEE CORPORATION PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN S ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HBs. Michigan 48334 (2W03) BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Hastings Charter Towrwtsp Board ol Review lor 2003 wtl be held al the township han at BBS River Road. Hastings, Michigan. 49053 on too following dates: Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, South foet from the Southwest comer of section 33; thence North 02 degrees 04 mnutes 45 seconds East 997JO feet; thence South 89 dogroes 51 minutes 45 seconds East 443.11 foot; thence South 02 degrees 05 minutes 30 seconds West 999.40 foot to the South section Uno; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds West 442.87 feet to the place of beginning. Also: Section 33. Town 1 North, Range 8 West. Distant South 89 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East 1328.82 feet from the Southwest comer of said section, thence North 02 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds East 997JO feet, thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 45 seconds East 443.11 feet. wost 999.40 feet to said South tine, thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds West 442.87 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 monthfs) from the dale ol such bale. Dated: February 6, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File * 2OC12O315 TeamC (2/27) Ratto Mu* Assyra The Board of Review wB meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hoar questions, protests and to equalize the 2003 assessments. Written protests may bo sent to the above address by Tuesday, March 11. 2003. The tentative ratios and the estimated muNpkers for each class ot real property and personal property for 2003 are as follows. 46.02% 42.01% 90.00% 48 52% 50% 50% 1.0865 1.1902 1.0000 1.0305 1.00 1.00 The Township win provide reasonable and necessary services to individuals with dKablities who wish to anand the Board of Review upon 10 days notice to the Supervisor Ben Canoe Casttooo Hope Imng Johnstown tiUOU Grove OongevSte Prwiev* Room Thomsopu W00OM Yenkee Soongs C*y of Hasttngj 4447% 1 1244 46 59% 10732 49 40% 1^121 4927% 10141 4443% 11254 4245% 11770 4763% 1004 urrat 1104 NC 10776 prove by the full ETSC, said Nystrom. The bill was tabled until after Fisher's ruling. Nystrom said the bill will likely be approved at the March 28 ETSC meeting. Nystrom is a member of that committee. SBC’s expenses are expected to total several million dollars and are being in­ curred so that its landline system can pass along wireless 911 calls with global posi­ tioning data to the 911 dispatchers to iden­ tify the location of the cellular call and send emergency police, fire and ambulance response teams, according to lhe director's group. Michigan's emergency 911 centers had feared that an SBC Ameritech tariff on every wireless 911 call they answer would Mu* 10307 cmovw ~Sio Mu* 10000 10000 10000 10000 4733% 4167% 10273 4651% 1 0750 4720% 10305 10000 1 0000 4601% 10*67 10333 MC 10476 4703% 10632 10670 10250 1C535 1 07® 10785 5000% 10000 Hastings Charter Township pledge sheets, and bowling times aujr they sign up. Three games are played by each learn. Teams within divisions usually bowl together to add to the fun. “It’s important to call early to reserve your lanes so we can put you with your division,” BBBS says in its Bowl-A-Thon literature. 47 22% Ratto Mu* 50 00% 1000 50C3% 0 9994 44 67% 11193 nt 50 00% 10000 50 00% 5000% 5000% 5000% 5000% 50 00% 5000% 5000% 5000% 5000% Commission (MPSC.) SBC had also argued that the court had no jurisdiction over the case and that it was more appropriate for the MPSC to decide, which Fisher denied. “SBC is eligible for reimbursement from the wireless surcharge furd for these up­ grade expenses because it seems to me that they are a CMRS supplier licensed by the FCC for providing and installing equipment that implements the wireless emergency service order." Fisher ruled. “Clearly, they're providing and installing equipment that implements the wireless emergency service order.” Fisher said he based his ruling on part of 10000 16000 10000 10000 10000 1.0000 1.0000 10000 10000 10000 5000% 5000% 50 00% 50 00% 10218 5000% 10000 Pursuant to Section 211.34A of the Michigan General Property Tax Law. the following statement is published Jim Brown, Supervisor to be used for the BBBS program. Last year 12 participating teams raised a total of $8,000. This year 24 teams have already signed up, with more likely to commit prior to the event. Teams can consist of four or five indi­ viduals. Those wanting to sign up for this year's event can call 1-888-898-3001. Teams will receive details of the event, (wireless caller ID.) "We have charged the wireless carriers, not the PSAPs (Public Service Answering Points or 911 centers),” said Hunt. “For (global positioning) the FCC requires a cost allocation method. That's the second rea­ son we are proposing a tariff. We believe we are required to have a tariff and we also believe the 911 Act requires a 911 tariff to cover the 911 services. The existing tariff does not cover 911 functionality." Fisher’s ruling Friday permanently pre­ vents SBC Ameritech from applying for the tariff with the Michigan Public Service Ratto 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 two round-trip airplane tickets to anywhere within the U.S. will go to the bowler who collects the most money. All funds raised by the Barry County Bowl-A-Thon will remain in Barry County, less 911 expenses." A $600,000 bill submitted by SBC to the CMRS committee in October, however, was denied though all bills must also be ap­ February 6, 2003 Ratto MB Ribo 42 27% 11*29 11072 5000% 1 1018 5000% 1 0022 5000% 10767 5000% 4201% 1 1902 5000% HC 10167 5003% 50 00% 5000% 10000 4656% 1 0739 50 00% 5000% 1 0000 50 00% 1 1206 5000% 11352 5000% 1 0060 5000% 1 1016 phies, each member of the winning team in each division will receive a $25 cash award. A grand prize of $500 in cash or callers. John Hunt of Ann Arbor, assodm direc­ tor of public safety for SBC Ameritech, tes­ tified that though Ameritech collects 19 cents on every landline bill for technical upgrades for enhanced 911 services, the company also collects a tariff from wireless 911 carriers for Phase 1 implementation EQUALIZATION RATIOS AND MULTIPLIERS BY CLASSIFICATION TOWBHr prizes will also be given out. Each bowler collecting $100 or more in pledges will re­ ceive a T-shirt. In addition to traveling tro­ thal. “It seems to me that the precise issue presented to the court is whether SBC is a CMRS (commercial mobile radio service).” said Fisher. "It's my conclusion that they are. And, it’s the opinion of the court that SBC should look lo the wireless surcharge fund for reimbursement of mandated wire­ Given under Public Act 165 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1971 Wednesday. March 12—Appeal Hearing—6-9 p.m. Bowlers don’t have to be experts. “This is simply for fun. It’s entertainment for families,” co-organizcr Joe Booher said. The event is open to all ages. Every par­ ticipant will receive a goodie bag. Door PSAPs to pay that.” Fisher ruled that the wireless surcharge fund established by the 1999 amendment to rhe ETSEA are “more than adequate" for BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Tuesday. March 4—Organizational Meeting—1.00 pm. Monday. March 10—Appeal Hearing—9 a.m.-12 pir. & 1-4 pjn. lane being sponsored and the Bowl-A-Thon announcer will also make mention of spon- collectively drain their budgets of millions of dollars. An Ameritech spokesman testified at the December trial on the issue that the com­ pany needs the tariff to upgrade its Michi­ gan router to comply with federally man­ dated global positioning of 911 cell phone TARIFF DENIAL, fromp-i is no mechanism legislatively for the mortgage and the statute In ouch case made end provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Developmental (2/20) THIS RflM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR (3/8) Short Forodoom Node* • Barn County PETER M. SCHHEDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C, IS ATT2MPTVM TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BrORWmON OBTAINED WIX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 35/100 dolars ($121,979.35). inducting interest al 6.375% per annum. BIG BIG showing equalization ratios and multipliers necessary to compute individual state equalized valuation for real and personal property to 2003 assessments. Karen J. Scartroofh. Equalization [Nrtcfor lhe statute that defines a CMRS as “a func­ tional equivalent of a radio telephone com­ munications line used in cellular telephone service." The ruling does not prevent SBC, how­ ever. from filing for a tariff, whkji SBC atthat would seek recovery of its costs through a source other than the 911 centers. “Does your order say that SBC cannot file a tariff regarding the terms and condi­ tions of this service?** Tocco asked the judge, who replied, “yes." “Even if thal tariff docs not propose to charge the PSAPs for recovery of SBC’s costs?" Tocco asked. “Who would it charge, then?” the judge asked. See TARRIFF DENIAL page 19 4 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 6. 2003 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Whodunit’ set at Cedar Creek IK from Our Readers Tax cut for the rich hurt working people To the editor: I’m encouraged by recent letters appear­ ing in the Banner. From Bush’s war for Iraqi oil to judicial "slavery" here in Barry County, it seems citizens arc finally starting to question political authority. I do, however, take particular exception to Maureen Dudley’s Jan. 16 letter "Big taxpayers deserve tax break.” Her version of "Economics 101," as she put it, was nothing more than her usual jaundiced anti­ Democratic banter. Using Taliban-like fundamentalism fer­ vor, she accused Dcrflocrats of starting "class warfare" against the rich. Yet, in de­ fending tax cuts for the rich at the expense of extended unemployment benefits for the working class, she callously quipped "1 have yet to meet one unemployed person who created jobs for others." In reality, every dollar of unemployment compensation paid out is likely spent on es­ sential needs which in turn keeps others employed or even creates new jobs. In other words, the poor will spend every ad­ ditional penny they get on life-essential material things. The rich on the other hand, will likely spend every additional penny on immaterial, non job-creating investments like stocks, bonds and real estate. Some of those investments will be made in overseas assets, actually draining money from our economy. Dudley appears to be holding on to the failed "trickle down economics" theory of the Reagan years. Then, Reagan’s tex cuts favored the rich and made them richer. Thai money never "trickled down" to the middle class or poor. That give-away cre­ ated the largest budget deficit in US his­ tory, thal was. until George W. Bush this year. President George W. Bush’s first tax cut to stimulate the economy was predictably a failure from the beginning. Like Reagan's plan, lhe biggest breaks were mis-targeted to the rich. Secondly, it coincided with a massive increase in fuel prices. Wc saw lo­ cal gas prices lop $2.35 per gallon. As such, Bush's tax cut represented a huge transference of wealth from our treasury to Saudi Arabia and other petroleum export­ ing countries. It is now known that some of that money was used to support terrorism against the U.S.! And now Bush stands ready lo repeat that mistake. Dudley’s notion that taxation of divi­ dends is somehow evil and an impediment to a robust economy suggests that maybe she slept through Economics 101. Aside from more senior citizens being dependent on CD interest rates (which have taken a beating in this recession) than dividends, most corporations hate paying dividends. For reasons too lenthy to get into here, they would rather reinvest profits back into their business or just continue to give their CEOs deductible multi-million dollar bonuses. Even investors would rather see profits reinvested back into the business for greater capital appreciation of the stock (in­ crease in share price). Capital appreciation reigns supreme over dividends, with or without taxation! While I’m no expert, 1 believe Dudley’s simplistic suggestion to remove the tax on dividends could undercut the market for tax-free municipal bonds. If true, this would jeopardize borrowing money for op­ erations and improvements by municipali­ ties. Services would need to be cut or prop­ erty taxes and user fees would have to be increased. Make no mistake, 1 am no fan of taxes. 1 try to pay as little tax required by law. Still, like most taxpayers, I resent my hard earned money being spent on pork projects pushed by members of either party. Worse though, is the corporate welfare and the disproportionate benefits to the rich the working class taxpayers are forced to sup­ port. Health care costs account for 14% of all domestic spending. It is a financial drag on large and small businesses, the self em­ ployed. farmers, the middle class, and the under and unemployed poor. And it’s get­ ting worse! If the right wing extremists running this country really want to reduce the burden on businesses, stimulate the economy, and help the working class, they should finally fix our health care system before giving away money to the rich. That would be the ultimate tax break for all. Joseph J^ukasiewicz. Hastings People primarily think of guns and drugs when they think of illegal smuggling, but there’s also a lot of smuggling going on of products made from endangered plants and wildlife, according to Casey Harris, educa­ tion director of the Pierce Cedar Creek In­ stitute. As a prelude to a six-month exhibit on il­ legal plant and animal smuggling being brought to the institute later this year, a special presentation on the subject will be made at the institute’s Sunday Brunch this weekend. The brunch will be held Feb. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The presentation will be at 1 p.m. To make the presentation more fun. Har­ ris is staging a small play, a whodunit titled “The Mystery of the Living Rock." Pre-sclectcd members of the audience will act out the skit. “At the end of the play the audience votes to sec who did it." Harris said. “The character the audience believes did the crime will open up an envelope and an­ nounce who actually did it." Harris said, “if you’ve always wanted five minutes of fame — or humor — here's your chance. How well do you know your neighbor? Could he be a smuggler? Invite him to brunch and find out." After the skit. Harris will talk about the smuggling of endangered species, called “ecological smuggling." For more information on the brunch presentation, call Harris at 269/721-4473. For brunch reservations, call Maribcth Per­ rault at 269/721-4472. Pre-registration for the brunch is required, but attendance at the play does not require pre-registration. The play alone, which will be staged in the Visitor Center auditorium, is free. Brunch is S13 for non-member adults, $11 for member adults, $6 for nen-member chil­ dren 10 and under, and $5 for member chil­ dren. From September 2003 through February 2004, the institute will sponsor a World Wildlife Fund traveling exhibit called “Cargo to Extinction." The exhibit will fea­ ture animal products ranging from ocelot skins and crocodile handbags to canned whale meat and ivory jewelry. All items were confiscated from people trying to ille­ gally import them into the U.S. At Sunday’s presentation, the institute will showcase some smuggled ecological items currently being held by Meijer Gar­ dens. “By promoting this program wc arc pro­ tecting and enhancing «ur quality of lite," Harris said. “We are hoping others can make better informed decisions about wild­ life purchases." STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate RLE NO. 2003-23623-DE Estate of Lucille Winifred Oliver. Date of birth 10/10/1912. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedeni. Lucile Winifred Oliver, who lived al 8233 South Wall Lake Road. Delton. Ml 49046. Michigan d«d January 12, 2003. Creditors ol the decedeni are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Judith M. Decker, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the months after the date of publication of this notice. 1/28/2003 William W. Dahn (P31685) 3018 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo. Michigan 49008 (269) 381-8434 Judith M Decker 10655 Parker Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-5416 (2/6) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NG. 2003-23633-DE In the matter of John Krug, deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS inducing: whose addresses) are unknown and whose interest m lhe matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on February 20. 2003 al 9.00 a.m., at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge Richard H. Shaw P2O3O4 tor the following pur­ pose: On the Petition requesting that Juke Harger, of 15201 Doster Road. Plainwell. Ml 49080. be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of John Krug, deceased, who lived at 15201 Doster Road. Plainwell. Ml 49080. and who was bom on June 22.1962 and who died on January 13. 2002, and requesbng that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate »« be forever bvred unless presented to Julie Harger, named Personal Representative, or to both the Probate Court at 220 West Court. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058. and the named/proposed Personal Representative within 4 months of the date ol publication of this notice. February 3. 2003 Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Longstreet Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Julie Harger 15201 Doster Road Plainwell. Ml 49080 (2/6) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO_GQLLECIADEBL_ANY IMFQRMAT1QH OBTAINED WILL BE USED YQU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY-DUTY. MQBIGAGE-SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathleen A Mann a mamed woman and Ora D Mann a mamed man. hus­ band and wife. to Concord Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 30, 1997 and record­ ed November 20. 1997 in Document number 1004420, Barry County Records Sad mortgage is now held by Banker s Trust Company of California, as Custodian or Trustee by assign­ ment dated October 30. 1997 and recorded on June 19. 1998 in Document number 1013775, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol Sixty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four and 55/100 Dollars (S61 894 55) including interest al the rate ol 12.79% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wtfl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan al 1:00 p.m. on February 13,2003 The premises are located in the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described A parce. of land m the North 1/2 of the North­ west 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing al the West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 feet along the Wesl line of said Section 18 to a point which lies 388 feet North of the North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section: thence North 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds. East 30 69 teef to the center of Highway M-43, and the true point of beginning; thence Northeasterly 299.88 feel along the center of said highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees. 10 minutes. 20 seconds, East 296.75 feet; thence East 1208.5 feet more or less along the North line of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18. to the West 1/8 line of said section; thence North 664 feel more or less along said 1/8 line to the North line of said Section 18; thence East 427 feet along said North line of Section 18; thence South 936 feet; thence South 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds West 1748 feet to the place of beginThe redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Banker’s Trust Company of California, as Custodian or Trustee . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 40007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 208.1536 Pub; 1/9 - 2/6 In Memory of Margaret M. Yxler 6 1916-2002 In loving nanon' of our dear Mata Grand Mothes and Great Great Grand Mother who passed away I war ago on Feb. 10,2002.j Mom we mis )w but we know )w are not in pun anymore, because you are in the arms of your Lad. Ke lovt iw ’ Kwr Fimih' Short Foreclosure Notice« Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: David L. Walley, a married man and Jodie D. Pefry-WaNey, hit wile to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated March 23. 2001. and recorded on April 6.2001, in Instrument Number 1057743. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is darned to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND 12/100 DOLLARS ($126,763.12). including interest at 6 625% per annum Under tbe power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1.-00 o'clock p.m., on March 13. 2003 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: File Number 08-0055054 PARCEL 1: LOT 26 OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO GWIN’S GROVE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 64. PINE LAKE * GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR Gillie Reality fee. 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, Ml 49046 (616)623-4058 NEW LISTING Prescription For Therapy PARCEL 2 BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO GWINS GROVE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 64; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES ALONG THE SOUTHERLY L'NE OF SAID PLAT TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 26 OF SAID PLAT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY IN CONTINUA­ TION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 26 TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE PLAT OF ISLAND VIEW; THENCE NORTH 46 DEGREES 7' WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE PLAT OF ISLAND VIEW TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from Hie dale ol such sale unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1946CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day, from the date ol such sale Dated. January 30. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M- SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Has. Mctugan 48334 (3/6) iNtn 1 iiuaaJAon • THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! All you have to know is that you're hurting— we’ll take it from there. We’re a team of highly-trained physical therapy experts with Baaemertf HUT rtepwr by WaU Anchor nearly twenty years of experience. And we’re your new neighbor. Get quality care for neck, back, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, and foot Naw *hdow WMs related problems. Then get back to living. /Ngraoung Now conveniently located at ^Subscribe to Tbe Banner TODAY! Call945-9554 1-877-244-55 ________ Web Sue: wwwduppte-mhy com 1375 West Green Street RehabPros We’ll get you in quick, just call 948-2133 PHYSICAL THERAPY 1-800-237-2379 Hwsisrai v simMesTMMGM. k. -I t I jkui �Pag* 16 - TM Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 6. 2003 Mace's Pharmacy 40; Eye and Ent 39; Railroad Street Mill 39; Armour Auction 36 1/2; Secbers 35; Girrbach’s 28 1/2. Womens High Games and Series • K. Becker 196-554; S. Pennington 178-485; R. Murrah 203-479; E. Ulrich 166-473; B. Hathaway 168-465; J. Hansen 141-408; J. Leo 148-386; D. Keller 134-339; G.Otis 192; E. Vanasse 192; J. Rice 173; S. Merrill 170; B. Maker 165; R. Murphy 161; S. Drake 157, N. Varney 148; J. Kasinsky 143; B. Norris 128. Hastings Bowl 54-30; Newton Vending 49-35; Super Dicks 48-36; Richies 37-47; Crowfoots 35-49; Finklers Sewing 29-55. Good Games - Shorty 242-201-631; S. Peabody 226-219-615; N. Aspinall Jr. 222; K. Phenix 202; R. Gerald 206; H. Mooe 203; H. Pennington 201; J. Bartimus 210; J. Barnum 212; M. Cross Sr. 205; D. Curtis 207; B. Varney 205; D. Aspinall 187. Thursday Mixed Three Frogs 56 1/2; Cook-Jackson 54 1/2; Hastings Bowl 43 1/2; Last Minute 41 1/2; King Pins 39; Middle Lakers 38; Who’s Up 35 1/2; Just Us 27 1/2. Men’s Good Games and Series - F. Wagner 191-490; R. Frey 178-483; C. VanHoutcn 181; C. Haywood 162. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. VandenBurg 190-553; B. Miner 192-507; J. Rabley 187-468; S. McKee 207; S. Merrill 185; F. Haynes 181; L. Miller 162; S. Cooley 126. Senior Citizens King Pins 55-33; Girrbach’s 53-35; Jcsiek 52-36; No. i Seniors 505-375; Wieland 50-38; Friends 495-385; Nash's Harem 47-41; 4 B's 465-415; Sun Risers 455-425; M-M's 44-44; Ward and Friends 42-46; Hall's 41-47; Kuempel 385-195: Bunerfinges 36-52; Early Risers 355-525. Women's High Game - S. Merrill 209; S. Pennington 162; G. Otis 178; D. Barnes 165; C. Stuart 176; J. Gasper 192; J. Kasinsky 171; S. Patch 163; D. Keller 168: Y. Chccseman 200; H. Service 176; V. Brown 158; Y. Markley 160; N. Brardt 155. Women's High Series - S. Merrill 514; S. Pennington 470: G. Otis 476: C. Stuart 483; J. Gasper 497; Y. Cheeseman 493; H. Service 474. . Men's High Game - D. Hart 179; D Kicrsey 170; B. Brandl 170; L. Brandt 207; C. Baker 199; G. Waggoner 167; D. Edwards 206; B. Terry 232; M. Kidder 158; B. Hasman 158: G. Forbey 155; K. Schantz 279; B. Adgatc 204; W. Brodock 158; B Mallekoote 164; J. Beckwith 156. Men’s High Series - L. Brandt 568; C. Baker 564; G. Waggoner 493; D. Edwards 515; B. Terry 583; K. Schantz 489; B. Adgate 538. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 14-6; Yankee Zephyr 13-7; Woodland Sales 12-8; Consumers Concrete II-9-.TVCCU9-I3; Bye 1-15. Men’s High Games & Series - P. Scobey 190-512; R. Corey 239-624; L Porter 191-562; L Miller 225-616. M. Yost 188-502. Women’s High Games & Series - B. O’Keefe 170-446; B. Wilkins 198. Friday Night Mixed Heads Out 54-34; We’re A Mess 51-37; Brushworks 49-39; One Old One 48-40; 4 of a Kind 47-41; Winter Golfing 45-43; Viatec 44-44; Trouble x 4 44-40; 4 Fools 43-45; Mercy 43-45; Bad Habit II 43-45; Wc Don’t Care 42.5-45.5; Ten Pins 42^46; Now Who’s Up 42-46; Gutter Dusters 42­ 46; Oops 40-48; Who’s Up 35-53; All But On 34.5-535. Women’s High Games & Series - B. Mesecar 135; D. Pennington 174; S. Ripley 151; L Potter 222-558; D. Bartimus 203; C. Ells 114; T. Bush 163; B. West 166; J. Phillips 180-454^ C. Barnum 170-481; . Service 167; M. Sears 158; C. Madden 148­ 419; S. Keeler 223; J. Madden 190; E Hammondtree 19-537; S. Pennington 160; P. Ramey 187-545. Men’s High Games & Series - D. James 206-569; H. Pennington 218-612; D. Tin­ kler 213-485; J. Bartimus 199-581; M. Lydy 164; b. West 184; E Phillips 179-508; C. Shook 221-586; C. Martin 224; R. Roush 179 J. Barnum 247-662; G. Cooley 198-518; D. Sears 177; B. Keeler 218-568; B. Falconer 189-534; B. Madden 193; S. Peabody 205; C. Pennington 209. Budding musicians Central Elementary fourth-graders have been enjoying a music unit by playing recorders under the direction of Ann Wuerthele. All students play the instrument and use their previously learned music skills. They must think about rhythm, pitch and playing the right notes. The goal is for the children to use these skills in future music education programs. Finalists in the Central Elementary fifth grade spelling bee were (front row, from left) Bryce Miller, Alexis Dakin, (back) Principal John Johnston. Holly Wilkins, Helen McQueen. Ben Cappon, Eric Pettengill and Title I teacher Ellyn Main. Pettengill emerged as the winner and Dakin was runner-up. Both will compete in the regional bee at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Hastings High School lecture hall. REPORTER WANTED For Reminder, to cover meetings, police and courts and write feature stories. Experience with a camera is helpful, as is a basic understand­ ing of how local government works. Must be available some evenings and must be able to meet dead­ lines. Must be willing to help work on several other publications when asked. Of course, writing ability is essential. For more information or to apply, call David T. Young at J-Ad Graphics at (269) 945-9554 or send resume and clips to 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Hastings spelling bee winners told REGISTRATION NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE-Defauft has boon made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Sherwood Stanton and Martyn Stanton , a married woman (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, doted Juty 18.2001, end recorded on August 1. 2001 in Uber Document # 1064000 In Barry County Records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the dale hereof too sum of SIXTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE AND 05/100 dolars ($67345.05). inducting Merest at 7.875% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such csss mads and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w« bo lorodoeed by a sale of too mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at ICO PM, on March 6. 2003. Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 20 and 21 ol Otttand Shores, acoordng to toe recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 ot Plats. Pago 51 except too East 20 foot of Lot 21. Bany County Records. The redemption period shati bo 6 monto(s) from the date ol such sale, unless dotermtood abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case toe redemption period snail be 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: January 30.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trot! & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Ale #200310736 To the Qualified Electors of RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Notre is hereby given that any legal voter living in Rutland Cnarter Township who is not already registered to vote may register with the Clerk on Monday, February 10,2003. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9:00 a.m. until 530 p.m.. to be eigfcte to vote in the Special Election to fiti vacancy from Recall Election, to be held on Tuesday, March fl, 2003. REGISTRATION W1X BE ACCEPTED OTHER TWES BY APPOINTMENT BY C ALLMG YOUR CLERK ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTWOS, Ml 49058 PHONE 269-948-2194 Surprise Your Valentine with ... Love Lines f ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. . Hastings Banner Team C Give Cupid a helping hand with a love line in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. A special column will appear in the February 13th issue. Deadline is noon Tuesday, February 11th. Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend or anyone who you would like to say thanks to for being so nice. The cost is "lovingly low," just $5.15 for 16 words (additional words 15c each). Payment must accompany your message or be paid prior to publication. Enclosed please find my special prepaid VaZen^ine Love Lines Compose Your Own Message Below B DEAREST BABY CAKES Sweet Beans! Our love is here to stay. Lore. Big Brer -Forever youra, Honey Bunnv ________ PHONE STATE ZIP TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED At 16 woids $5.15 plus 15c each additional word • Message to be published on February 13,2003 I “ HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY^I You are the best thing that ever happened to me! NAME__________________ ADDRESS_______________ • „| Compose your own Valentine message—it's easy to do!! Here are a couple of examples: Deadline is Noon, Tues., February 11 CITY___________________ TOTAL WORDS IN MESSAGE 3 1 I (1/30H2/20) Notice Of Mortgage Foroctocuro Sato THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-OotauR has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Mark D. nammono ano joqi u. nammono, nusoano ano wile (original mortgagors) to Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 27. 2001, and recorded on May 4, 2001 in Document #1059134 in Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED TEN ANO 60/100 dol­ lars ($185,810.60), indudtog interest at 9.300% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, st public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. st 1XX) p.m., on March 6. 2003. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and wo described as: Commencing at Northwest comer, Nc-towest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 1 North. Rango 10. Pratoevitie Tow'ohip. Barry County. Michigan. Thence East Rede to too Point of Beginning; Thence East 516 loot; Thence South 693 loot; Thence West 516 loot; Thence North the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 monto(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. In which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. January X. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Mi 48025 Rte #200235365 Team G (2/20) I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 6. 2003 - Page 17 Ted Lindberg (left) and Don Vander Kooy of Family and Children Services ac­ cept a check for $5,000 from Barry Community Foundnh«n Executive Director children with nits (louse eggs) are excluded from school "aim to reduce transmission of lice by excluding infested children from school." The site said there has been some controversy about the exclusion policies. “We are unaware of any convincing data that demonstrates that enforced exclusion policies are effective in reducing lhe trans­ mission of lice,” the web she states. “These quarantine policies seem a disagreeable vestige of certain offensive and supposedly health-based anti-ethnic strategies practiced mainly in Europe earlier this century. It is our professional opinion that the no-nits (eggs) policies are imprudent, as they are based on intolerance, hysteria, and misin­ formation rather than on objective science.” The site says that “lice on children's heads, by themselves, should not be cause for the schools or courts to brand the par­ ents as neglectful or abusive. We are aware of several cases where the courts have or­ dered children removed from the custody of their parents because of their apparent failure to eliminate the infestations. Such extreme actions to an infestation are gener­ ally unwarranted and may suggest poor judgment on the part of those making pol­ icy decisions. We are also aware of legal actions brought against the schools by the parents of children who have been ex­ cluded from school.” According to the site, “head lice are ac- Bonnie Ballinger. LICE, cont. from page 3 hygiene or sanitation practiced by their host. Head lice are mainly acquired by di­ rect head-to-head contact with an infested person's hair, but may infrequently be transferred with shared combs, hats and other hair accessories. They may also re­ main on bedding or upholstered furniture for a brief period.” It takes 9-12 days for a hatched egg to reach adulthood; after that female lice may deposit more than 100 eggs at a rate of about six eggs each day. While lice may cause itching and loss of sleep, “lice rarely, if ever, cause direct harm,” the web site said. Treatment should take place only when active lice or live eggs arc present, the web site advises. Frequent head scratching can be one sign of the presence of lice. The web site says there arc several methods of treatment, among them washing hair with shampoos containing insecticides and using special lice combs to remove the insects and their eggs. The National Pediculosis Association web site — hcadlice.org — gives parents steps toprovmt ort«M(*iwfestatio*Mrof head *1" lice (pediculosis refers to the presence of head lice). Steps include: 1) Watch for signs of head lice, such as frequent head scratching. 2) Check all family members for lice and nits (eggs) at least once a week. Lice are reddish-brown wingless insects; nits are grayish-white, oval-shaped, and glued at an angle to the side of the hair shaft. 3) Be sure not to confuse nits with htdi debris such as clumps of dandruff. 4) Consult a pharmacist or physician be­ fore applying or using lice treatment pesti­ cides. Never use a pesticide on or near lhe eyes. 5) All lice-killing products arc pesti­ cides. If using an over-the-counter treat­ ment. follow the directions carefully and with caution. The pediculosis association discourages prescription treatments using lindane. 6) Remove all nits (eggs). Separate hair in sections and remove ail attached nits with a lice comb, baby safety scissors or fingernails. 7) Wash bedding and recently worn clothing in hot water and dry in a hot dryer. Combs and brushes may be soaked in hot water for 10 minutes. 8) Avoid lice sprays. Vacuuming is the safest way to remove lice or fallen hairs with attached nits from upholstered furni­ ture. rugs, stuffed animals and car seals. 9) Notify your child’s school, camp, child care provider and neighborhood par­ ents. In Hastings, schools follow Barry/Eaton District Health Department regulations re­ garding when children have to stay home if they have a lice infestation. According to the Harvard Schoo! of Pub­ lic Health web site, school policies where LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting January 8, 2003 Meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. Board members present. Supervisor Doster. Treasurer Nottingham. Clerk Nichols. Trustee Goyings, and Trustee Gray and members ot the public. Pledge of Allegiance. Approved agenda with additions. Approved minutes Board Meeting held December 11. 2002 with amendments. Correspondence was discussed. Pine Lake Fife Dept. Report placed on file. Pokes Dept. Report placed on trie. Public Hearing for Little Long Lake/Rch Lane Sewer Project. Approved Resolution & Agreement tor Little Long Lake/Rtch Lane Sewer Project. Approved Resolution Asserting Twp. Board Land Use Plan Approval Authority. Appointed a committee to decide on tree removal along fencerow @ Cressey Cemetery. Denied request tor non-resident use of hall. Clerk & Treasurer's Reports placed on file. Approval of 2003 Meeting dates for the Township Board. Aporoved Supervisor and Treasurer to attend seminar. Motion approved to pay outstanding bills. Meabng.ednM!med at 9.22 p.m. Normajean Nicholas. Clerk Attested to by: Mark Doster. Supervisor (2/6) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACT1VE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Renee A. Bigger, a married person and Randy O. Bigger, a married person (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation; Mortgagee, dated August 29. 2001, and recorded on September 7. 2001 m document number 1066106 in Barry C-junty Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTH-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 86/100 dollars ($73,784.88). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO PM. on March 13.2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lots 21. Middtevilte Downs Addition No. 1. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 4. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale c< such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case Hie redemption period shall be 30 days Iron, fra date ol such sale Dated: Fc.oruarv 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml >8025 Fite f 200311297 Team F (2/27) The people of the Hastings First I’m ted Methodist Church invite sou to join us on Sunday. Febru­ ary 9. 2003 for Friendship Day. Wc offer a Contemporary service at 9 30 a m and the Traditional sen ice at 1100 a m with refresh­ ments following both services. Nursery care is provided during both services Please come join us as wc grow together in faith Bring friends and open their hearts to Christ Sunday. Feb 9. 2003 Both Services Hastings First United Methodist Church 209 West Green Street Hastings 269-945-9574 Open Hearts • Open Minds Open Doors NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Defaults having been made the terms and conditons of a certain Mortgage given by David Dawson of 4062 Patterson Road. Middleville. Ml 49333. Mortgagor, to Sky Bank, successor by merger to Sky Bank-Mto Am Region fka Mid Am Bank ("Sky Bank"). an Ohio state chartered finan­ cial institution. Mortgagee, dated February 2. 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Regitrar of Deeds tor the County of Lenawee a.'rt State of Michigan, on the 26th day of February. 2001. in instrument number 1055386, and the said Mortgagee having elected under the terms ol the said Mort gage to deci are the enu re pnnci pai and accrued interest thereon due, and pursuant to which election there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the said Mortgage at the date of this Notice, tor the principal, interest and prope 1y taxes paid by ’he Mortgagee, the sum of Thirtythree Thousand Three Hundred Five and 84/100 Dollars ($33,305.84). plus interest at the rate ol 9.5000% per annum irom January 6. 2003, and no suit or proceeding of any kind whatsoever, having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, and the power of sate contained in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in sa»d Mortgage and-pursuant 'o the statues of the State of Michigan in such case made and provid­ ed, that on February 20,2003 at 1D0 pjn. in the afternoon, local time, at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Michigan (that being the place ol holding Circuit Court in and tor said County), said Mortgage wR be foreclosed by a sate at pubic auction to the highest bidder of the premises described in sad Mortgage, or so as much as may be necessary to pay the amount due as aforesaid, with interest and all costs, charges and expenses, pursuant to law, and to the terms of said Mortgage, including any sum which may be paid by tlw undersigned, at or before said sate tor taxes/insurance. or neces­ sary to protect its interest in the premises, which said premises ere desenbed as follows: Situated in County of Barry, Township of Thomappte. Stale of Michigan described as: That Part ot the West fractional 1/2 of the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 19 Town 4 North, Range 10 Waal, fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fraction­ al 1/4 of Section 19. Town 4. North. Rango 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00* East 600.0 feet along the West line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning: thence continuing North 00 degrees 00* East 220.00 Feet thence North 89 dogrose 34* 10* East 196.0 Feet parallel with the South lino of said North West 112; thence South 00 degrees 00’ West 70 0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 34*10" East 198.0 foot parallel with the South line of said Northwest 1/2; thence South 00 degrees 00* West 70 0 fact; thenca North 89 degrees 34’ 10" Easl 528.0 foot; thence South 00 degrees 00* West, 150.0 Foot; thence South 89 degrees 34* 10* West 726.0 foot to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement tor ingress and egress and utility over the North 66 feet of the South 67 feet of said above described parcel. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that me redemption period shall be six (6) months from the uate of said sate, except that in the event that property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during the ,'KJ days immediately follow­ ing the sale. Dated: January 6. 2003 Sky Bank, successor by merger to Sky Bank-Mid Am Region fka Mid Am Bank January 16, 23. 30, 2003 and February 6. 2003 (2/6) quired from other infested people. Upon learning of their child's infestation, parents frequently seek to ascribe blame This knee-jerk reaction is understandable but un­ productive. The offending lice came from some other person, but it is not currently possible to determine the identity of the do­ nor. Parents arc encouraged to focus their energies on education and treatment rather than on unsuccessful witch hunts. Rather than accusing school administrators or other parents for not preventing spread of head lice, parents are likely to benefit more by ensuring all children and adults in the home arc inspected and treated as appropri­ ate.” Family and Children Services is a pri­ vate. non-profit agency partially funded by United Way that serves Barry. Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties, providing counseling, respite, in-home, foster care and other hu­ man services. Those seeking more informa­ tion on the Family and Children Services head lice program can call the Barry County office at 948-4096. For more information on head lice in general, call the Barry/Eaton District Health Department, 945-9516. FEATURED PROPERTY OF THE WEEK MOTIVATED SELLER SLASHES PRICES TMV-S59 - Maple Grow Twp„ Sec. 28, Maple Valley Schools - Rolling buktng stes w» fu­ tures, Health Dept, approved primary and reserve septic sites. Stake Surveyed, couity and state driveway permitted, county/state lar d division approved M66 Highway and Cloverdale Road frontages. Reduced $19,950 Near Price $105,000 Parcel BM-66,2735 acres w/2 splits by rtfrt Reduced $30,700 Near Price $70,000 Parcel C M-66.2.42 acre buiding site Reduced $2,000New Price $19,000 Parcel D M-66.2.42 acre buiding site Reduced $2,000 ......................... message for Valentine's Day. Your ‘loving* thoughts will appear In NEXT WEEK'S Hastings Banner. New Price $19,000 Parcel E M-66 & Cloverdale Rd., 2.33 acre buiding site. Reduced $2300 . New Price $19,000 Parcel F Cloverdale Rd., 8.11 acre buir*ng»9faB, pond $33,800 Parcel G Cloverdale Rd., 725 acre l iihi JUtelnte. pond$31300 Parcel H Cloverdale Rd.. 3.73 acre buidng she. trees Reduced $3,150... .New Price 121 300 Parcel I Cloverdale Rd.. iSOUMteM* 1 730/03$57,750 REDUCED S10.000 TMV-S56 - Maple Grow Twp, Maple Valley Schools, Ctowrtaio Rd. 112 tide west of MOO • Secure a Metime ol hunting with this slightly roiirg 60W- acres with large duck pond and 15Wacres ol woods. Healti Dept, approved sap jc/wel. Hunters have H all out your back door. NewPrice .$150300 OPEN HOUSE SUN., FEB. 9T- • 24 PM Dir m 66 one block south of M 79 to East on Francis to 110 E. . FRANCIS ST. • NASHVILLE NEW LISTING INK-321- Castleton Twp., Maple Valley Schools ■ Mini-farm under $100,000. Large 4 bedroom, 1-1/2 beti, 2 story farm house on paved road. Al appiancas stay. Separate wood furnace. Attached garage with direct basement access. 38x60 hip roof bam and 16x40 storage bams both with water and electric. Two 20x40 storage bams. Al this on 4+ acres. Handy man priced at$W,W0. Place a thoughtful LOVE LINE . Parcel AM-66,38.79 acres w/13+Z- ac. woods, pondS 1 split TUC-160 - Village of NaahvHe, Maple Valley Schools ■ 1-1/2 story home, nicely updated. Great property lor that young couple starting out. Why rent when you can get in this house with lit­ tle or nothing down? Al major appliances stay, al you have lo do is move In. Alkxdabia list price of .$78300 SELLERS/ BUYERS IF YOU RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE'CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 Pax 26S-M5-M24 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hastings �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 6. 2003 COURT NEWS: Retired Michigan State Police sergeant William Gabriel will not spend four years in prison for stealing a handgun from the Hastings post three years ago because the felony charge brought by the Michigan A.torney General was dismissed by Barry County Judge James Fisher Thursday. Fisher ruled that the felony larceny in a building charge could not be proven al trial because the prosecution would have to show that Gabriel took the gun without the owner’s consent or permission. Gabriel was bound over in October to appear in Barry County Circuit Court for trial on the charge after a preliminary ex­ amination. “For larceny, the property has to be taken without the consent of the owner, but for larceny by conversion, the item has to be involuntarily transferred to the defen­ dant,” said Fisher in his ruling to grant dis­ missal of the charge. “It seems to me that is the offense which fits what allegedly oc­ curred. I don't think the people can prove the defendant possessed it without the own­ er’s consent.” The gun had been taken to the Hastings post by Thomas Dunn of Hastings Mutual insurance Company after it was recovered by the Saginaw County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. The Hopkins and Allen Arms fiveshot revolver had been missing since a theft reported in 1989. “It had no collector's value or monetary value to salvage so I took it to the Hastings State Police post for destruction," Dunn testified. Dt. Sgt. Terry Klotz testified that when he was contacted by police investigators about the gun. found by Valori Gabriel, he checked lhe computerized report system and could find no record of Gabriel receiv­ ing a handgun for destruction on April 17, 2000. He testified Gabriel worked 10 hours that day and that Gabriel was lhe only per­ son working who was responsible for the property room al lhe Hastings Post of lhe Michigan State Police. Assistant Attorney General Thomas Boyd said the fact that other items alleg­ edly taken by Gabriel against Michigan State Police rules shows “a pattern of tak­ ing items from the Michigan Stale Police and concealing them at his home." “This is not an isolated incident,” Boyd said. Valori Gabriel testified she also found Gabriel's missing service badge and state police identification which he had previ­ ously reported missing. The Michigan State Police Official Or­ ders contain a code of conduct which states thal property in the custody of an employee of the department, on or off duty, shall be secured, protected and disposed of and “shall not be converted for personal use un­ less the employee obtains proper permis­ sion." Gray testified that the other police equip­ ment found at Gabriel’s home was “an ex­ orbitant” amount g ' department equipment. 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(616)374-3035. this equipment,” said Gibson. “What crime did he commit?” “Crime?" responded Gray. “1 don’t be­ lieve there was a crime, but ethically, it’s not proper, no.” Gibson pointed out that lhe Attorney General has chosen not lo prosecute Gab­ riel for allegedly taking the police equip­ ment and said Thursday that the larceny charges was intended to punish Gabriel for those alleged offenses. “The court exercised judicial courage in the face of extreme adversity,” Gibson said after the ruling Thursday, explaining that the adversity was “the repugnant nature of the alleged crime by a public official. These may be internal violations, but they are not crimes. This is what they did to pe­ nalize him.” Boyd would not comment on whether lhe Attorney General’s Office will re-issue a misdemeanor charge of larceny by con­ version. Gabriel, who worked in Hastings for two years, and retired in 2000 after 21 years with the department, was not present for the hearing. Notice of Mortgage Forectoture Saia THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bradley L Dutmar, a married person and Carrie M. Dutmer, a married person (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registretio' Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 12, 2001. and recorded on September 18. 2001 in Document 41066592 in Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED THIRTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY­ EIGHT AND 95/100 dollar* ($138,868.95). includ­ ing interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifl be foreclosed by sale ol lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm., on February 20,2003. Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in lhe Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at tne Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 ol the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 33, thence East 17 rods for the place al beginning, thence East 12 2/10 rod*, thence South 69 2/10 rods, lhence West 30 2/10 rods, thence North 37 1/10 rods, thence East 17 rods, thence North 32 rods to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dale of such sale. Dated: January 16. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ria 4200234905 Town F (2/6) COMPUTER, INTERNET PEOPLE WANTED! To work online! $125-$175/hr. Full training, paid vacations. Bonuses 4c incentives! Bilin­ guals also needed, 54 coun­ tries. FREE E-BOOK, http: I / w ww.2moremoney.c om/gs___________________ WEDDING DRESS: size 8, beautiful beading, cathedral train. $200 obo. Dark green, bridesmaid dress, size 10. (269)948-2198 Paintball gun gets student suspended HASTINGS - A 16-year-old Hastings High School student has been suspended and may face criminal charges for taking a paintball gun to school Jan. 29, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said the teen was reported to have the gun in his backpack inside his locker. "A paintball gun falls under .177 caliber and does shoot a projectile thal can cause in­ jury,” said Leedy. "The gun was seized.” The teen told police he had borrowed the gun from another student outside of school and that be had taken it to school that day to return the item. The suspect was suspended by school authorities for 10 days and tbe case is being re­ viewed by lhe Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. Leedy said that ironically, the suspect’s mother had already filed a report with the Barry County Sheriffs Office that someone had vandalized her home with a paintball. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A 15-year-old Hastings girl suffered serious injuries Sat­ urday when the driver of the cat she was riding in lost control on an icy West State Road, slid across lhe centerline and struck another car head-on, according lo the Michi­ gan State Police. Troopers said Erin Joy Hemerung, 16, was driving the car at about 10 aro. 250 feet west of Chippewa Trail when the accident occurred. She was cited for violating the ba­ sic speed law and sought her own treatment for minor injuries. Her passenger, 15-year-old Evelyn Rappaport, and the driver of the other car, Made­ line Adie, 53, of Battle Creek, were taken to Pennock Hospital in serious condition. All three people involved were wearing seat belts when the accident occurred. Rings missing from Lakewood High FOR SALE* cast iron free standing wood stove, asking $300 obo. (269)948-0502 STACKABLE WASHER A DRYER: $500. Call 517-852­ 9957. HASTINGS - In what Hastings City Police Sgt. Jeff Pratt called “the most brutal at­ tack I’ve seen," a 23-year-old Hastings woman attending a party on East Stale Road was raped, beaten, kicked and left in the snow late Saturday. “She had bruises to her face and body," said Pratt. “She was physically and possibly sexually assaulted by more than one person.” Pratt said the woman did not suffer any broken bones and was released Sunday from Pennock Hospital, where she was taken by a witness who heard an altercation outside the home and found the woman lying the front yard covered in blood. “It happened at a house in the 400 block of East State Road where there had been a party," said Pratt. “There were up lo 30 people there. There was drinking involved.” The victim said she has little recollection of what happened or who attended the party, perhaps as a result of the injuries, he said. "It’s a horrible assault," Pratt said. "She was kicked in the head, her left eye is swol­ len and her right eye is really badly swollen. She has bruises on her arms, back and lower extremities.” Pratt said everyone who attended the party is a suspect “until I talk to them. I’ve not ruled anybody out.” . He is asking anyone with information about the incident to call the Hastings City Po­ lice at 945-5744 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. “I’m asking for people who were at the party or if they know anything about this crime to call,” said Pratt. Two hurt in Saturday crash near Hastings BERBER CARPET: Gor­ geous honey wheat, 50 yards, still on roll (bought, never used). New $600 - Sell $225. (517)204-0600________ SEASONED FIREWOOD: $25 a face cord, (517)852­ 9072._____________________ Spectrum Hospital where she was treated, but died exactly one hour later. The driver of the other vehicle, Maynard William Flikkema, 58, of Middleville, suf­ fered minor injuries and did not seek treat­ ment. “She (Domback) was a very determined young lady," said Pennock Director of Nursing Rose Anne Woodliff. “She had gone through the surgical tech program to position herself in a career.” Domback had worked for the hospital without pay as an intern for three months before Icing hired by lhe hospital six months ago. She was planning to continue her education to advance into the emer­ gency room. “She was pretty much self contained," said Woodliff, "just the sweetest person. It’s really tragic.” Domback leaves behind her children, ages 10,14 and 21. who live at home, and her boyfriend. Funeral information was not available al press time Wednesday. HASTINGS - A 47-year-old Hastings min was taken to jail by the Hastings City Po­ lice Department Feb. 1 after he allegedly slapped her head during an argument over his invitation of a friend to dinner. “Though divorced, they still live in the same house," said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the suspect and the victim. “The victim went to Pennock Hospital complaining of a ruptured ear drum." ATTENTION GREEN­ HOUSE ENTHUSIASTS: we have hundreds of plastic pots in various sizes and shapes, also misting sprin­ klers. Call (269)948-7921 to see for yourself, all offers considered! QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. New mattress set. Cost $1,000 - sell $185. (517)626-7089_____________ by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Alice Marie Domback was just getting started on her new career. The 38-year-old mother of three had worked for the past six months at Pennock Hospital as a scrub tech, assisting surgeons and nurses during surgeries. She was tired of commuting to Hastings from Northview, north of Grand Rapids, and was looking for a house to buy in the Hastings area, said Karen Brown of Miller Real Estate in Middleville. "It was a long drive for her and we’d been looking at houses,” said Brown. “I spent Saturday with her. Her kids didn’t really want to move, but they were willing to do it for her because she was just starting her career.” Domback was driving home Tuesday on North M-37 at about 4 p.m. when she lost control of her car on a section of icy road, skidded across the southbound lane and struck a southbound vehicle, the Michigan State Police said in the press release. She was transported by Life EMS to Domestic dispute lands man in Jail HELP WANTED: Looking for an experienced wood­ worker to help build Stage­ coaches and Hearses. Good job for a retired person look­ ing to get out of the house. Please call (517)852-9743 or come fill out an application at Justin Carriage, 7615 S. M­ 66 Highway, Nashville, ML FOR SALE like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000.____________ Mother of 3 starting new career killed on icy highway Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - Four women’s rings were stolen from the gymnasium of Lakewood High School Sunday between 6 pro. and 8 pro. when the victim was playing league volleyball, according to the Michigan State Police. Trooper Mike Bercndt said the rings were in a woman's sweatshirt on the bleachers and when she returned to put her sweatshirt on, they were gone and the garment had been moved about three sets of bleachers away and folded. “Among the rings was a wedding band, a family ring with four names and birth stones and a gold nugget ring,” said Berendt. The incident remains under investigation. Mailbox vandalism spree under probe PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Prairieville Police are investigating reports that 13 mailboxes were damaged or destroyed when they were run over by a car at about 2 aro. Thursday, Jan. 30, along Meriau Drive and Long Point Drive just off Doster Road in the Pine Lake area. Chief Larry Gentry reported that citizens also reported seeing the same type of dam­ age along 108th and 109th in Allegan County. “With the assistance of several citizens and good teamwork by our officers, the vehi­ cle, with significant damage, was located in Plainwell last night, Feb. 4," said Gentry Wednesday. “The suspect has been identified and interviewed and the case will be sub­ mitted to the county prosecutor this week." No arrests had been made at press time Wednesday. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 6. 2003 - Page 19 TARIFF DENIAL, cont. from page 14 Two ■salamander’ propane heaters like the one pictures are believed by health officials to be the cause of the girl scout sicknesses. Verbal reports to health offi­ cials confirm that lab t^sts revealed the presence of the deadly gas in the blood of the patients. (Banner photo) POISONING continued from page 1 “There’s not much circulation in there.” He said the lower levels in the dining area were not dangerous, but “who’s lo say that if it's four now, it won t be 34 in an hour.” Garrison said he found no windows open in the room to provide ventilation. “I’m sure it could be relevant that there were carbon monoxide levels registering,” he said. “Because of that, it’s probably a good chance it’s a carbon monoxide inci­ dent. It’s pretty unusual to walk in and get these levels.” The building was fitted with carbon monoxide detectors and they appeared to be new and functioning properly, yet none sounded an alarm. Further inspection of the building by contractors found the downstairs furnaces working properly as well. “Twenty-four is well within acceptable limits,” said Mills of the highest reading. “We’ve used those (heaters) many, many times before and we’ve never had a prob­ lem. She said all of the girls who fell ill, ex­ cept for one, were in the same troop and had all eaten dinner together. She claims that it is not unusual for girls who have never camped away from home to become ill, suffer headaches and to regufgitatc. “Its the first night, it can be traumatic and they often vomit," she said. “It’s nor­ mal, its a normal night.” Mills said an adult leader and parent made the 911 call and “did not follow pro­ tocol” by making the call without first con­ sulting with camp staffers. “It is our understanding that the leader believed there was an air quality problem in the dining hall of the camp," her statement says. “Some campers in the leader’s troop apparently felt ill and a review and assess­ ment of their illness was sought.” A woman affiliated with the Glowing Embers council said she has attended only one or two cold weather functions at the X ■ ‘ Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Douglas Lydy, an unmarried man and Johanna Littie. an unmarried woman to Palmer Home Mortgage. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 19. 2001. and recorded cn April 27,2001. in Instrument Number 1058837. and re-recc'ded on May 29. 2001 m Instrument Number 1060445 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. (*MERS"). by an assignment dated April 18. 2001, and recorded on Apnl 27. 2001. in Instrument Number 1058838. and re-recorded or. May 29. 2001 in Instrument Number 1060446 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due al the date here­ of the sum ol f:fty seven thousand seven HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND 23/100 DOL­ LARS ($57,783.23). including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on March 13. 2003 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 289 OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HAST­ INGS; THENCE NORTH 8 RODS. THENCE WEST 4 RODS. THENCE SOUTH 8 ROOS; THENCE EAST 4 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SECTION 18. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. A.P.N f 08-055-001-102-00. The -edemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 19*8CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 30. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. fMERS") Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway Suite 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 (3/6) HELLO 269 sen. SBC can not file an appeal until after the ETSC decision. And. if the bill is de­ nied. Fisher would likely order it paid, he said. “Wc took one big step forward for PSAPs." said VanEssen. SBC spokesman Dave Pocholchzyk of San Antonio said Wednesday that the com­ pany is reviewing the judge’s decision and “determining our next steps." “Nothing is more important to SBC than the safety and security of our customers and residents in the communities wc serve,” said Pocholchzyk. “and no service is more important than emergency 911. SBC has done its part by making the tech­ nology available that will enable wireless 911 callers to get the emergency help they need." | THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos! FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hartings on M-43 continued from page 1 or analyzes telephone numbers with the ap­ propriate area code and dialing pattern.” These include Internet access, fax ma­ chines. speed calling, call forwarding, cellular/mobile phones and pagers. • “Contact your alarm company to be sure your alarm dialing equipment is prop­ erly programmed to dial the appropriate area code and telephone number, as neces­ sary. • “Revise checks, business cards, ritionery, advertising and promotional materials to include your new area code. For businesses. SBC also suggests, in ad­ dition to the items above, changes pertain­ ing to the new area code should be made for invoices, product packaging, labels, brochures, internal records, security sys­ tems. telephone billing, modems, trade publications and Yellow Pages, vendors/supplicrs. van and car signs, bill­ boards and other signs, print ads. TV and radio spots and Private Branch Exchange Equipment (PBXs). The new 269 area code, approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, has been implemented because “...the telecom­ munications industry is running out of phone numbers in the existing area codes,” according to SBC. “The opening of local telephone markets to competition combined with the rapidly growing requests for num­ bers for telephones, pagers, fax machines, cellular phones. PCS, modems and other services rapidly chips away at the existing supply of phone numbers. “In some areas the need for new numbers is so great that state regulatory commis­ sions and the telecommunications industry have determined that the best solution is to add new area codes," according to SBC. Jr ■ You know the area. How about the area code? There’s a new one. A new 269 arer, code has been added to southwestern Michigan And that will change the way you dial. LEGAL NOTICE 4W camp and that both times. “Ranger Bob" Kull has installed the portable heaters. “He sets them up if you request them,” said the woman who wa* not at the camp Friday night and aske.’ ' be identified. “They did say there . be a window cracked.” Kull refused comment when contacted at the camp Wednesday morning. Mills said some of the scouts left the camp that night, others stayed in motels while some stayed behind and slept safely on the lower level of the building Irate parents have been calling various media outlets, she said. Results of a state inspection from the state’s Office of Fire Safety was not avail­ able before press time Wednesday. Schnackcnberg said his department’s next move would likely be to urge the camp to no longer use the heaters. Inspec­ tors from the Department of Consumer and Industry Services also would have jurisdic­ tion, he said, because the camp is licensed to house children. Garrison said he hates to think what might have happened had the campers slept in the upper dining hall with the heaters as they had planned to do that night. “Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas,” he said. “I know it was a minimal concentra­ tion, like 24 parts per million, after the building was opened. But in a closed room, if more builds up, eventually it will cause death.” Tocco said SBC would charge the wire­ less fund “as you've indicated.” “You don't have to file a tariff to collect from the wireless fund, do you?” Fisher asked the defense attorney. “No, nor do I have to file a tariff to col­ lect necessarily from the PSAPs." Tocco replied. “The tariff simply defines the serv­ ice that 1 am offering so that everybody knows what they ’re getting and there’s something in writing that indicates what I'm providing." A small portion of the tariff says, “and the cost for this will be, and. PSAP, you arc responsible." said Tocco. “I presume...that we could craft a tariff that says, ’and the cost will be...we will seek reimbursement of that cost from the wireless fund.” Doug VanEsscn, attorney for the 911 di­ rectors. did not object “as long as there’s no economic advene impact to the PSAPs." “Wc arc elated with the court’s ruling,” said Nystrom. “This was a complicated case legally and factually and Judge Fisher in a very short period of time sorted through all the issues, cut right to the heart of the matter and rendered the right inter­ pretation of the statute." "A number of our members assisted the legislature in drafting the legislation and so we knew what the thought process was at the time the wireless amendments were en­ acted.” added MCDA President Bill Charon, director of the Ionia County Cen­ tral Dispatch Center. “It was gratifying to sec the judge confirm that history." Charon said lhe per call tariff is unneces­ sary because cellular phone users pay 52 cents per month on their phone bills to fi­ nance the upgrades necessary to identify their calling location. Twenty-five cents of that charge is put in the state fund and is made available to the phone companies like SBC, though SBC docs not collect the surcharge from its cus­ tomers. “The rest is paid for training dispatcher and sent to the 911 centers to finance their own upgrade and labor costs,” he added. The wireless fund has a balance of more than $30 million. SBC and the state’s CMRS Committee, named as a defendant in the case, have 21 days to appeal Fisher’s ruling. Fisher re­ tains jurisdiction until the ETSC decides on SBC’s application for payment. “Wc certainly hope SBC will not appeal and will drop its plans for a per call tariff against the public 911 centers," said Charon. “SBC should be working coopera­ tively with the 911 centers, not seeking their revenue.” Nystrom said that according to Van Es- There’s a new 269 area code for toe counties of Allegan. Bany, Berrien. Calhoun. Cass. Kalamazoo. St Joseph and Van Buren. The 616 area code hasn't changed in Coopersville. Grand Haven. Grand Rapids. GreenviBe. Hofland. Ionia. Lake Odessa and Lowefl Refer to the chart on the right to see if your exchange has changed. This means everyone wfl have to dial the area code ♦ the seven-digit number when ;aBmg from area code 616 to area code 269 and from the 269 area code to the 616 area code. Why toe change? To accommodate toe growing need tor new residential and business telephone numbers r southwestern Michigan. Al local cafts made w<wi toe 616 and 269 area codes can stt be dialed with toe sevon-digrt telephone numbers. However, as of February 15,2003, calls from area code 616 to area code 269 and from the 269 area code to toe 616 area code wtl require toe area code + toe seven-dKjrt number If you forget a reoerdng will remind you to dal correctly. Please note toat baling 911 and 411 slays toe same. Rates are not changing — a local cafl is sbfl a local cal and a long distance ca!! is still a tong distance cal. Starting February 15, 2003, residential and -■------- m - * - - III ll l . * from area code 616 to area code 269: 227 310 434 506 637 689 767 236 326 435 512 639 673 782 244 367 436 539 641 674 783 253 388 445 543 646 679 809 816 256 416 462 961 650 688 264 422 465 592 651 689 853 266 423 466 621 655 099 857 273 424 467 624 657 718 872 278 426 483 625 659 733 906 279 427 489 627 663 751 941 306 432 496 62ft 668 764 Using the new area code te easy. Here's hew: Remember: Use area code ♦ the seven-digit number. Beginning February 15. 2003. you'll need to dial all ten digits when placing a call from area code 616 to area code 269 and from the 269 area code to the 616 area code in order to complete your calls. Update your contacts and information. Be sure to update your business stationery, packaging, advertising and personal phone bool, with ten digits, if necessary. To make a focaf caffe Ms aree cotte... 818____________________ x XXX-XXXX 269 -j - 269 XXX-XXXX Tomakeatonf dtotonee caffe Ms area cotte . 269 i:. 1 269 XXX-XXXX Reprogram your automatic dialing equipment to Incorporate ten digits, If necessary. These may include fax machines. Internet dial-up numbers, alarm circuits, speed dialers and cell phones. If you have any questions about the new area code, call us toll-free at 1 800 483-4000 (residential) or 1 SOO 483-5000 (business), or visit www.verizon.com/areacodes. If yo«^ have any questions regarding your wireless service, please contact your wireless provider To mdto a local cattotha area cotte... 269 _________________ XXX-XXXX 816 _________ c > 616 XXX-XXXX To make a tony dtetance caf to Me area cotte... 616 i ;. 1616 XXX-XXXX verizon progress evrr> �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 6. 2003 Carr, Moore to vie for Rutland Township Supervisor self-employed builder and former Planning and Zoning Commissioner. Both men arc expected to appear Friday at the Democratic Thomas Jefferson Hall at the corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings to speak on the issues affecting Rutland Charter Township. The public is invited to attend the event which begins at noon. The last day to register to vote in the election is from *> a.m. until 5 p.m. Mon­ day. Feb. 10. Vilmont was the target of recall by the Rutland Recall Committee which accused the first term supervisor of insulting their intelligence and other offensive acts. The winner of the March 11 election will complete Vilmont s term which expires in 2004 Republican Jim Carr will face off with Democrat Gary Moore in a special election March 11 to elect a replacement for re­ called Rutland Township supervisor Roger Vilmont. ousted when voters decided his fate Jan. 14. Carr was selected Saturday by the Rut­ land Township Republican Committee while Moore was selected by the Rutland Tow nship Democratic Committee Feb. 3. "The six candidates wc had. we felt were all good.’ said Barry County Republican Party Chairman Mark Englcrth of the appli­ cants. “They supported everybody getting involved” in township government. Carr is currently working as a contract employee of the township as Building and Zoning Administrator while Moore is a Share a gift of information... 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INCLUDES FLOW S.“ W V< PLUS TAX & TITLE 02 BONNEVILLE SSEI 02 CHEVY 2500 HD 4X4 7 000 MILES GM COMPANY CAR LSI S35 500 21K DO.7AMAX ALLISON LT PKG HEATED SEATS HUOQYI *24,995 *31,995 BEST TERM A RATE TO QUALIFIED BUYER S LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEWnhO TO COLLECT a mn. ANY EOB2ttlAIPllHE0.SE. PLEASE CQHIASn OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE DeTauli has been made m the condition* ot a mortgage made by John Krug, a single man. to United Companies Lending Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated October 27. 1997 and recorded January 21. 1996 in Document No. 1006658. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company ol California, NA. as Trustee lor UCFC Loan Trust 1997-D by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register ot Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Sa Hundred Twelve and 3/100 Dollars ($43.612 03) including interest at the rate ot 10 99% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue at the Bvry County Courthouse m Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on February 27. 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: I ot 6. B-Z Bees Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof Prairieville Township. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated January 23. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. as Trustee for UCFC Loan Trust 1997-D. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No . 199 0999 Pub : 1/23 - 2/20 Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Safe THIS FlRM IS A DEBT C OLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela K. Davis, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company. LLC.. Mortgagee, dated May 29, 2002, and recorded on May 30, 2002 m Document No. 1061428 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum ot EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND 53/100 dollars ($82,637.53), including interest at 9.710% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, al pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m.. on February 27.2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Lot 102 of the Plat of Mix Addition to Nashvile. according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 69. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 46025 File #200310241 Team H (2/13) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Derek W. Lydy, a single man to DAN Bank. Mortgagee, dated April 21, 1999. and recorded on April 22, 1999, in Instrument Number 1026446, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE Assignment to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by an assignment dated September 16, 1999, and recorded on October 22. 1999, in Instrument Number 1036961. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY THREE AND 99/100 COL­ LARS ($79,973.99). including interest at 7.125% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in L jch case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on March 13. 2003 Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Parcel fl: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Described as Commencing 23 and 3/7 rods East of the Southwest comer of said Southeast IM, thence East 22 and 6/7 rods, thence North 7 rods, thence West 22 and 6/7 rods, thence South 7 rods to place of beginning. Parcel *2 A parcel of land In the Southeast 1M o! Section 30. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described as commencing at the Southwest cor­ ner of said Southeast 1/4 of Section 30 and run­ ning thence East 23 3/7 rods, thence North 7 rods for the true place ol beginning; thence East 22 6/7 rods, thence North 27 feet; thence West 22 6/7 rods, thence South 27 feet to the place of begin­ ning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: January 30. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farming ton Hills. Michigan 48334 (3/8) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-02-13.pdf ec8d63ceb2ad6948b4ffcbd849936457 PDF Text Text __________________________________________________ Hastings Mfg. buys Canada firm HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY I ’ J $ ' ••• 37 ” ■ "is «• «S£iM-U93 Two Rutland 1I Saxons, Vikings candidates speak 11 vie for mat crown See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings BANNER Thursday, February 13, 2003 VOLUME 150, NO. 7 NEWS BRIEFS Spencer to be Rutland write-in Former Hastings City Councilman Donald Spencer has announced he will be a write-in candidate for Rutland Township Supervisor in the special election March 11. Spencer, who is a Republican, will join Democrat Gary Moore and Re­ publican Jim Can on the ballot. Moore and Carr were selected by their parties to be the candidates to replace Roger Vilmont, who was ousted in a Jan. 14 recall election. “I’ve had enough people call me that I think I can win,” Spender said, “especially if I get out the vote. I’ve talked to quite a few people who think I can make a difference.*’ Spencer served on the Hastings City Council twice before taking up resi­ dence in Rutland Township. He said he has full intention to file with the township clerk's office for the super­ visor's job by the March 6 deadline for write-in candidates. Antique Appraisal Fair is Saturday An Ariiquc Appraisal Fair b sd for 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 22. at the Freeport Community Center in Free­ port. Area residents may bring up to three items per person Io be appraised by Glen Rairigh. No coins, jewelry or stamps will be appraised that day. Ap­ praisals cost $5 per item and that fee includes admission. All proceeds will go to the Freeport Historical Society. Those who just want to come and watch may make a donation at the door. Call Joanne Dipp al 269-765-5413 for more information. Walk for Warmth slated for Feb. 22 This year’s Walk for Warmth in Hastings is scheduled for Saturday. Feb. 22. The annual fund-raiser, sponsored by the Community Action Agency (CAA) of Sovth Central Michigan, in­ cludes one- and three-mile outdoor walks in Albion at the First United Methodist Church Tennant Hall, in Battle Creek at the cirst United Meth­ odist Church on Michigan Avenue, in Coldwater at Heritage Park, in Union City at the Community Building, in Hastings at the Free Methodist Church, in Sturgis at the Sturgis • Church of Christ, and in Three Rivers at the Three Rivers Community Cen­ ter. The Walk for Warmth helps low-mcomc, elderly, and disabled residents stay warm during the winter. While the Walk is an agency-wide CAA event, all funds raised in each commu­ nity are used to help residents of that community. Pledge sheets will be available at area businesses and at the local CAA office this month. More than 600 walkers rid support­ ing sponsors raised more than $68,000 through the Walk for Warmth. So far, this money has helped more than 800 individuals with heating related emer­ gencies. For more information on the Walk for Warmth, please contact the local CAA office 450 Meadow Run Drive. Suite 400 Hastings. (269) 948-4260. More NEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE 50* City to delay CCW enforcement Enforcement of the new Hastings city or­ dinance dealing with carrying a concealed weapon will be delayed until the issue is decided in a Delroil-arca aj peals court. The City Council voted unanimously Monday night to delay on the recommenda­ tion of City Attorney Stephanie Fekkcs. "I’m still firm in my stance that the city is on solid legal ground (with the ordi­ nance).’’ she said. However, she also said it is perhaps best to ait until an appeals court renders a deci­ sion on the City of Ferndale’s ordinance, on which Hastings’ law is modeled. The city Jan. 13 adopted an ordinance that prohibits carrying a concealed weapon in certain city-owned buildings, in addition to churches, day care centers, hospitals and schools. The Michigan Legislature late in the year 2000 passed a law that enables citizens to carry concealed weapons in many public places and it went into effect in July 2001. Since then, the City of Ferndale has adopted an ordinance that adds public buildings to the places where carrying on a concealed weapon is forbidden. Fcrndale survived a legal challenge in Circuit Court, but the matter now is before the Michigan Court of Appeals. Hastings decided to follow Ferndale’s lead last month, prompting area gun enthu­ siasts to ask the council Jan. 27 to rescind its action. The matter was referred back to Fekkcs. who then made her recommenda­ tion Io delay enforcement. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Heard a presentation from Health Offi­ cer Jim Schnackenberg about the Barry-Ea­ ton District Health Department. Schnackenberg talked at length and was questioned about the West Nile virus and its prospects in Barry County this year. He noted that 47 people have been killed by the virus, but it’s not easy to contract the disease. The dry season last year in Michi­ gan may have enabled many mosquitoes to overwinter, so this state may be hit harder by the disease in 2003 than last year. "We certainly anticipate that Michigan will be among the leaders in incidence rate." he warned. Schnackenberg also mentioned that See CCW LAW. page 2 No citations at Thornapple Manor in facility’s best annual “standard survey” by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Thornapplc Manor, the Barry Countyowned medical care facility in Hastings, has received its first citation-free "standard survey." conducted annually by the Michi­ gan Department of Consumer and Industry Services. “...Less than two percent of nursing homes statewide receive zero deficiency surveys.” Thornapple Manor Administrator Jim DeYoung said Wednesday afternoon. "Receiving no citations for our medical care facility is no easy task, and one that merits recognition and praise.” said Jan K. Geiger, chairperson of the County Family Independence Agency (F1A) Board which oversees operations at the Manor, in a letter to DeYoung. "Since this event has never before oc­ curred at Thornapplc Manor, this adds to the honor." she said, in congratulating him and the Manor s 195 employees. Geiger's letter was read at Wednesday’s meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. “Mrs. Shirley Rugg. Dr. V. Harry Adrounie and myself, (who comprise) the FIA Board, arc very pleased and proud of your accomplishment. We have always been proud of the excellent care and dedication of the staff - and this year’s survey only verifies what we already knew has been taking place for many years.” Geiger’s let­ ter said. “...Less than two percent of nursing homes statewide receive zero deficiency surveys." -Jim DeYoung "Please accept our mast sincere con­ gratulations. It is very deserving, zks a board, we take no credit for this, only feel a sense of pride that wc car. serve and he a part of Thornapplc Manor. We know that the citizens of Barry t’ounty have been served well and will continue to be into the future," she said. ■ County Commissioner Clare Tripp also echoed her praise at the meeting. “That’s great.” she said. DeYoung said he. too. is proud of the achievement, but says he takes no credit for the survey results. He also noted that "...few outside of the industry can truly appreciate” the signifi­ cance. “Skilled nursing home facilities are one of the most highly regulated industries in the nation." DeYoung explained. "We were scrutinized by a six person interdisciplinary team over the course of four long days to test compliance with a multitude of state and federal rules and regulations. It’s very complex, and I compliment the staff here for their dedication and hard work to ac­ complish this feat.” He gives "most of the credit Io our direc­ tor of nursing. Jackie Sparks, and the direct caregivers, our nurse aides, but it is truly a team effort from all areas of the facility: nursing, rehabilitative services, dietary, housekeeping, laundry , central supply, ac­ tivities. social services, maintenance, and yes. even administration.” DeYoung cites staff retention and lon­ gevity as keys to Thornapplc Manor’s suc­ cess. "It’s important, not only to our residents, but to other healthcare providers in the community to know that Thornapplc Manor will deliver consistent, quality care to the residents of Barry County." he said. Best in the Gold again It was a like an old Grade B movie Saturday when the Hastings varsity wrestling team overcame the odds and leapfrogged past Cedar Springs to win the O-K Gold Conference championship for the second straight year Coach Mike Goggins (far left) and his team are shown here celebrating their good fortune. For information about Hastings big district title matchup with Lakewood Wednesday night, look in­ side today's edition of the Banner Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Kelly Wilson (left) and runner-up Muriel Wie­ land earned their 2003 titles Tuesday evening. Kelly Wilson wins Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen title by Elaine (filbert Assistant Editor Snow swirled around Vermontville’s his­ toric Congregational Church as its vintage stained glass windows glowed with warm­ hues of amber. Inside, a crowd of family and friends had gathered during Tuesday’s stormy night to support the four candidates vying to be the new Maple Syrup Queen. Sixtcen-year-old Kelly Wilson took home the first place crown and $500 schol­ arship promise. The 2003 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen is the daughter of Bill and Becky Wilson. Kelly is the fifth generation of a family of local maple syrup producers. "I'm the first granddaughter - the first one in the Wilson tradition to be named queen." she said of the excitement she felt about the village’s sweetest title. Her relatives started making maple syrup for household use in the late 1930s. When Vermontville’s annual Maple Syrup Festi­ val was implemented, her family started marketing their syrup products. Her great-greal-grcat-grcat grandparents. John and Margaret Barrett, were among Vermontville's original settlers when they moved from the state of Vermont in 1840. In fact, they helped build the Congrega­ tional Church where the queen competition was held. Muriel Wieland. 17. is the alternate Ma­ ple Syrup Queen. As runner-up in the con­ test. shs w ill receive a $250 scholarship. "1 was overjoyed. 1 was very excited.” she said of the honor. Her parents are Laurie Ruhstorfcr and Tim Ruhstorfcr Muriel and Kelly, both National Honor Society members and juniors at Maple Val­ ley High School, have "gown up together" in the community and their mothers have been good friends over the years. At the present time. Muriel is trying to decide between a career as a teacher or cos­ metologist. Kelly is leaning towards becoming a middle school math or science teacher. She’s also hoping to minor in physical edu­ cation and also be a track coach. As a member of the Maple Valley High School varsity girls track team, she throws shot pul and discus and placed third in re­ gional competition last year. She is training year-round to try to make it to the state finals this year. "J have colleges looking al me for that. 1 hope to get a scholarship. It would be won­ derful. "I’m really involved in leadership, and I'm taking a leadership class at high school and through that I’ve been involved in Re­ lay for Life and Habitat for Humanity....” Kelly said. She also takes academics seriously. "I take great pride in all of my school work, and have worked hard to be at the very top of my class." said Kelly, who is class treasurer. She has been a school band member since fifth grade and now enjoys participa­ tion in the high school marching and con­ cert bands. Last year, she was selected to represent her school at the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) leadership program, held for three days al Michigan State University. Promoting the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association’s pure syrup products won't be any problem for the new queen and the runner-up. Both have experience in syrup production, and both seem to have a natural love for consuming maple candy and syrup. In their duties as queen and alternate, they are expected to appear in 12 to 14 pa­ rades around the state to promuc: Vermont­ ville and its syrup products. They also will reign over the Vermontville Syrup Festival, which is held the last weekend in April. When Kelly was four years eld. she was featured on the front page of the Reminder making maple candy with former Vermont­ ville queen Holli Hale. "When 1 was younger, it was always fun to ride back to the woods with my dad and grandpa and walk with them to collect sap from the buckets from 1.200 trees. See QUEEN, page 2 �Page 2 - Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday February 13. 2003 CCW LAW...continued from page 1 Mary Macqueen ot Hastings is the Health Department’s new emergency response co­ ordinator for such health-related bioterror threats as anthrax or smallpox. He added that he and staff members are looking forward to moving into their new building soon at the corner ot North Broad­ way and West Woodlaw n He told the council. “We will be moxmg into our new building down the street in early spring." • Adopted a resolution to allow the local unit of the American Cancer Society to have its annual Relay tor Life" tund-raiscr Aug. X and 9 against Tyden Park. Relay tor Life was held at the Hastings High School football field until last sum­ mer. when construction at the site forced the event to b«: moved to Tyden Park. Or­ ganizers and participants enjoyed their event at Tyden so much last August they asked to have it there again this year. The resolution allows the American ( anccr Society to raise tunds in Tyden Park tor those two days, despite the fact such activ­ ity is prohibited other days. • Agreed to allow the Alpha Women’s Center lailh-based crisis pregnancy center to have a Life Walk fund-raiser at Tyden Park at 9 a.m. Saturday . June 14. Organizers told the council they won’t actually be raising funds at Tyden Park, only pledges. • Approved the appointments of Tia dcGoa. Peg Peurach. Mike Bosma and Mary Burgdhoff to the YMCA Board. • Agreed to Mayor Frank Campbell’s recommendation to appoint City Manager Jett Mansfield to the Barry County Brown­ field Redevelopment Authority Campbell explained that he understands Mansfield "is a very busy man." but that board needs to have an engineer as a mem­ ber. • Approved an agreement with Michigan Small Business Development Center to have Hastings Economic Development Di­ rector I Joseph Rahn provide counseling scrvices to small businesses. • Was told by Library Administrator Bar bara Schondelmayer that use of the Hast­ ings Public Library continues to increase. The most recent stats arc up 21 percent over the same period a year ago. • Noted that the Assessor Jackie Tim­ merman s office received a near-perfect score on the State Tax Commission’s re­ cent review. 126 of a possible 130. A potato to LOVE... This heart-shaped potato was saved from the soup pot to pose for a Valentine cove. shot. Kay Gray found the potato in a bag of Idaho Russets she bought at Keep Your Friends and Relatives Horrocks. It was such a perfect heart shape, she decided to have some fun and INFORMED! posed it with appropriate props. (Photo provided) Send them 616-945-9554 LDFA Board to tour Bliss Village Players plan production The Local Development Finance Authority Board will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the Bliss Clearing Niagara building. 1004 East State St. The purpose will be to tour the Bliss Clearing Niagara facility. The Village Players of Middleville will present a dinner theater produc­ tion “Occupation: Murder” starting this weekend at the Middle Villa Inn. The performance dates are Friday and Saturday evenings, Feb. 14 and IS, 21 and 22 and Feb. 28 and March 1. Tickets are S22.5G per person. Call 795-3640 to make reservations. The Barry County Historical Soci­ ety wil! hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at the COA build ng, 120. N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. There will be a board meeting at 6 p.m. The program “On the Road to An­ tiquing” will be presented by Gordon and Jane Barlow. Members arc invited to bring in items for appraisal. An an­ tique will be auctioned off during the program Barry County Historical Society meetings are open to the community. Vision 20/20 plans farm land program The Vision 20/20 County-wide Comprehensive Planning Action Team will have an all-day conference on farm land preservation from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. There is no cost for the program and complimentary lunch will be provided. The main speaker for the event is Dennis Pennington. Michigan State University Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent, whose re­ sponsibilities include the Master Gar­ dener program, restricted use of pesti­ cide education and farm business man agement. During the growing sea­ son. field days, research plots, tours and education pregrams comprise much of his time. He is speaking at meetings, meeting one-on-one and helping farmers key in information for the federal farm bill, the registration deadline being April 1. Pennington said his presentation has five parts with plenty of room for dis­ cussion along the way. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions throughout the presentation. Jack Bender will present concepts dealing with change and cooperation. Another portion of the conference will be the showing of the video "Down­ side Up.’’ a long-term, community­ wide initiative that continues to stimu­ late economic growth in North Ad­ ams. Mass. A large block of time will be spent in "open space." Participants will be able to name the topic of their choice, reserve a time slot and discus­ sion space and have dialog with oth­ ers. Registration and coffee begin at 8 a.m. and Pennington’s presentation be­ gins at 8:30. Participants are asked to RSVP Jim McManus at 945-1290 by Feb. 12 to heip determine numbers for lunch. found this heart-shaped potato in a bag of Idaho Russets The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... MORE News Briefs... Historical Society will meet Feb. 20 Kay Gray of Mill Lake had an unex­ pected Valentine last week when she Wind Band's next concert is Feb. 23 Two more rehearsals of the Thor­ napple Wind Band will be held at 7 p.m. tonight (Feb. 13) and Thursday, Feb. 20. at Hastings High School. This organization, in its sixth sea­ son of bringing band music to Barry County, is preparing a winter concert of patriotic music for presentation at Delton High School at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. The program, conducted by Keith Closson. also will include a medley from “The Sound of Music.” The winter concert also will feature a guest appearance by the Kellogg Community College Band. ‘Magic of Follies’ starts in Delton Delton-Kellogg High School will present its annual variety show Feb. 13-15 at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Called “The Magic of Follies," the show will feature students singing, dancing, performing skits, playing music and otherwise entertaining the audience. Tickets are $4. ‘Pajama Game’ auditions slated The Thornapplc Players will begin preparing for their annual spring musi­ cal April 24-26 at Central Auditorium in Hastings. "The Pajama Game," a comedy with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, first appeared on the stage in 1954 and later made it to the silver screen in 1959, starring Doris Day. The Thornapplc Players will hold auditions for “The Pajama Game" from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24. at Jefferson Street Gallery. 205 South Jefferson St. in Hastings. Any post high school age adult is welcome to audition. There are 16 speaking roles and a chorus. Actors may prepare a song for the auditions if they choose. The show will be directed by Doug Acker. "The Pajama Game” was adapted from a book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell and has delighted audiences around the world with its snappy songs and dance and has be­ come one of the greatest successes in the history of Broadway theater, a spokesperson said. Hastings Manufacturing Co. purchases Toronto-based firm Hastings Manufacturing Co. has an­ nounced its Canadian subsidiary has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Toronto­ based Enel Manufacturing Corp, of Canada. Ltd., a leading distributor of inter­ nal engine componentthroughout Canada’s provinces. The Hastings-based piston ring manufac­ turer and engine-products specialist said the acquisition would allow its Barrie. Ontario­ based Hastings Inc. unit to increase market share and significantly expand its Canadian presence. On completion of the transaction, the company will sell a full range of inter­ nal engine components, including piston rings, pistons, gaskets, bearings, camshafts and other parts. The combined company will be headed by Robert W. Weatherston. president of Hastings Inc. Hastings said the transaction, which re­ mains subject to certain contingencies, is r"’’ QUEEN from page I “Of course, you could always find me snitching candy out of the bowl in grand­ ma’s kitchen.’’ Kelly remembers. In fact she has fond memories of helping her mom. grandma and great-grandma make maple candy and the anticipation of taking it out of the molds. The next night, she had the job of weigh­ ing the packaged candy “and either adding a piece or taking one out to make sure it was just right. “After it was all packaged up. I then counted the packages and put them in brown bags while grandma made up sales receipts and delivered our candy to places like Carl’s Supermarket. Good Time Pizza and Tom’s Market in Hastings. “After I got older. 1 was able to carry buckets from tree to tree to gather the sap.” Kelly said. “...Over the years. I’ve contin­ ued to help in our family tradition every chance I get." including canning the syrup. She points out that when most people open a container of purchased syrup, they probably have never thought of the time and effort put in by Vermontville area resi­ dents. The new queen also likes to lift weights, ski. shop, hang out with friends and spend time stamping and scrapbookir-g Murid’s first encounter with syrup pro­ duction was a family trip to the Hickey’s sugar shanty. "At th.- time, my older sister was inter­ ested in running for queen and wanted more information." she said. And her sister. Camille Wieland, did win the queen’s crown in 2001. "My next experience was with a neigh­ bor. Randy Morris. Our family helped gather sap for his family’s production. We watched the sap being boiled down into syrup, which later on we filtered and pul into jugs." Muriel said. She has also helped the Benedict family tap trees in their sugar bush. Prior to the queen’s competition this week, the Vermontville Lions Club spon­ sored a dinner for candidates and their guests and the public. Judges of the queen competition base their selection on the candidates’ first hand experience and knowledge of making ma­ ple syrup and their understanding of the im­ portance of the festival. The candidates also have to know some facts about the history of the quaint New England-style village on the edge of Eaton County. Also taken into consideration arc appearance, poise, speak­ ing. ability to represent the community and the content of an essay each candidate has to w rite concerning personal experiences of maple syrup making. Judges were David Wayne Huva of WLCM Radio in Charlotte. Daniel Holmes of Community Newspapers in Charlotte, and Elaine Gilbert of J-Ad Graphics in Hastings. expected to close in mid-March. Terms were not c’sclosed. Privately held Ertel Manufacturing, which posted sales of SI6.7 million (US.) in 2002. distributes a full line of internal en­ gine parts through 13 distribution centers located throughout Canada. Ertel Manufac­ turing distributes a number of high-quality brands, including its own Engine Parts One brand, to top professional engine rebudders. parts warehouses, specialty retail­ ers and original equipment manufacturers. “The combination of Hastings and Ertel will provide a winning mix for customersA suppliers and employees of both compa­ nies.” said Mark R5. Johnson. Hastings chairman and CEO. “immediately, it will enable us to improve our service and ex­ pand the number of products we can offer to customers throughout Canada. Addition­ ally. the transaction provides us opportuni­ ties to marry the complementary resources, of both companies _ particularly bastings’ operational excellence and financial strength and Ertel’s market presence and distribution expertise.’’ Hastings said the transaction is another step in its effort to become a global supplier of engine products. Known best as a manu­ facturer of high-quality piston rings, the 85year-old company has significantly ex­ panded the portfolio of engine components it sells in recent years through alliances. Hastings initiated the growth strategy in 1999. when the Hastings Canada subsidiary created a Distribution. Administration and Sales (DAS) program to sell an entire com­ plement of engine components, including piston rings, pistons, camshafts, valves and related parts to the Canadian aftermarket. Over the last four years. Hastings has formed alliances to market and distribute other engine components in North America and throughout the world. “Hastings growth in Canada as a full-line supplier of engine components makes this an attractive opportunity for Ertel’s cus­ tomers. suppliers and employees.” said Jef­ frey Scott, president of Ertel Manufactur­ ing. "As a company. Hastings is committed to providing the investment and resources necessary to maximize the opportunities that exist in the engine niche of the Cana­ dian aftermarket.” Ertel Manufacturing Corp, is a leading supplier of internal engine components, in­ cluding the Engine Parts One. Clevite. and Victor-Reinz brands. Ertel. which operates 13 distribution centers throughout Canada, has won the prestigious ER I Supplier of the Year award fo: eight consecutive years and serves as the authorized supplier of internal engine components to leading professional engine rebuilders, parts warehouses, spe­ cially retailers and related businesses. Hastings Manufacturing Co. serves the automotive parts market with a complete line of internal engine products including piston rings sold under the Hastings brand name; pistons sold under the ZoHner brand; and gaskets, import pistons, engine bear­ ings and a variety of other engine compo­ nents sold under the ACL brand. Hastings also markets engine additives sold under the Casite brand. Thornapple Township OKs TTES millage by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapplc Township voters Tuesday narrowly approved a millage request for more than S2 million to fund a new emer­ gency services facility. Just over 600Thornapplc Township resi­ dents braved the inclement weath :r ind the levy request won by a count of 296 to 247. The new facility, to be built on laud pur­ chased by the township on Railroad Street, will replace the cramped quarters now housing Thornapplc Township Emergency Services apparatus and personnel. TTES Chief Mark Marentette said. "All of us in the service arc grateful for those who went to vote on Tuesday . We know that limes arc lough and we arc grateful that the decision was made that will allow us to serve the community more effi­ ciently. ’ Marentette also praised the hard work of the facilities committee which work over several years looking a: sites, meeting with architects and the TTES staff Io design a building that will meet the needs of the community Dan Parker, a member of the facilities committee, noted before the vote that the decision of township residents would im­ pact the quality of emergency services throughout the community. Marentette pledged to work with those setting fire insurance rales to make sure that improvements in the facility as well as the new apparatus purchased by both TTES and Yankee Springs Township would be considered as rates are set in the area. Specification documents arc being pre­ pared and bids should go out within the next three weeks. Marentette said that the optimistic projections of the architects pul the building ready for occupancy by the end of September. "Realistically. I hope we will be in by the end of this year." he said. Thanks to you Barry County... 194,000 lbs. of food were delivered to our residents through the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. United Way, The Way Barry County Cares, Community by Community �Pie Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 13. 2003 - Page 3 Rutland Township supervisor candidates speak at forum by David T. Young Editor The two men who will vic for the Rut­ land Charter Township Supervisor’s job in a special election Tuesday, March 11, were special guests at the First Friday forum last week. Democrat Gary Moore and Republican Jim Carr arc seeking the post in the wake of the recall Jan. 14 of Supervisor Roger Vilmont. The two agreed on several issues and dif­ fered cn few others, but both promised open government for the people of the township. Can has been zoning administrator and building inspector, jobs he said he will re­ sign if elected. Moore, a builder, has served on the Planning and Zoning Commission for Rutland Township. “I consider myself an everyday man try­ ing to get some answers," he told an audi­ ence of about 40 who showed up at the Thomas Jefferson Hal! Feb. 7. When asked how he voted in the Jan. 14 recall of Vilmont, Carr said he opposed the move because, "I really felt the Township Board could get a handle on the problem and Roger Vilmont couldn’t do any more than what the board let him do.” Moore, however, said he supported Vilmont’s ouster because “I got tired of read­ ing about it in the Banner.” Moore said the most important role of a township supervisor is “to listen to every­ body’s viewpoint. They (the people) arc the boss." Carr agreed that it’s important to listen to the public to gather input before making decisions. “The supervisor needs to work well with the other people in office," he said. “It’s a position that has to be done with lots of pa­ tience, pride and integrity.” Moderator Brian Reynolds asked if being one of only five of the 16 Barry County townships to have its own planning and other townships," he said, and what will work for Rutland Township.” When asked what might he the biggest problems ahead for the township. Moore immediately pointed to budget cutbacks from the state. Carr said growth will continue to be the biggest challenge. “Rutland has extra pressure because it's a crossroads.” he said. Moore was asked how he would be able to get along as the only Democrat on the Township Board. “I see this is a duly to the community to gel things done.” he responded. “I don’t feel being a Democrat nr a Republican should make a difference." Neither candidate showed any certainty about seeking the supervisor’s job beyond the less than two years remaining in this term. Carr said, “That would depend on the people. I’d have to play it by ear, but I’d say right now I plan to run for a second term (beginning in November 2004)." Moderator Brian Reynolds tells audience members about some of the rules of the First Friday forum while candidates Gary Moore (left) and Jim Carr listen. zoning commission, is worth the cost when many developers these days threaten litiga­ tion. Moore, a member of the commission, said, “It’s a real battle. I don’t know what the answer is now. It w:l| continue to be a battle.” Carr said county planning and zoning and director Tim McManus are under­ staffed now. “The question is what price arc you will­ ing to pay to manage your own growth? “ he said. “The county can do it cheaper and refer matters to the prosecutor. “Litigation is the price of doing business, no matter .vhat business you’re in... The township should be in full control as repre­ sentatives of the people.” Barry County Democratic Party Vice President Barb Cichy asked what each can­ didate would do to heal the divisions in the community after the recall. “This election should help do that.” Moore responded. “We need to make sure everybody’s aware of what going on." Can said, “People have opinions and some took things personally. The township didn’t fall (with the recall). The community wants honest, open representation.” When asked what should be done if the junk ordinance resurfaces, Carr said, “There’s no doubt in my mind that the is­ sue will resurface... I’m sure there’s middle ground. We have to decide what’s junk and what isn’t.” Moore agreed the issue isn’t likely to go away. “We need to find out what works for Moore said, “I’d have to get there first. I certainly wouldn’t rule it out.” One citizen attending the forum asked how much time the job takes and howmuch is paid. The answer was a minimum of three days a week and $20,000 a year. Both candidates said they would make themselves accessible to the citizens, with Carr pledging four hours a day and week­ ends and weeknights. In response to a question of whether township government is obsolete, Carr said, “Township government is designed to tailor its services to the community. It’s grass­ roots government. Il would be a mistake to abolish it.” Moore said, “We need local representa­ tion. The people need a voice.” Robert Dwyer asked about the recent proliferation of small subdivisions in Rut­ land. Carr said the local Planning Commission is working on a land use plan “that doesn't just satisfy what’s happening now. but also w ith an eye to future growth. You need to have a good land use plan to build your foundation on.” Moore said. “If you deal with a devel­ oper with a lot of money, once they buy property out township s going to have to address it. Citizen Gary Rogers asked how many Township Board meetings each has been to in the last couple of years. Moore said he hasn't been to any be­ cause as a mcmbci of the Planning Com­ mission. he doesn’t want to get in the way of the board’s bt«h‘.ncss. Carr said he’s been to quite a few be­ cause it’s in his job description to be at meetings to answer questions. About the agreement between the town­ ship and the city to have the latter water and sewer service to Rutland businesses and industries, neither was keen on a tax sharing arrangement (Act 425). Moore said he’d need more information first. Carr said "Expanding on Act 425 is a wolf in sheep's clothing. I’d discuss it. but I’d discuss it only." Finally, when asked why the people of Rutland should elected him over his oppo­ nent, Moore said, “I was asked to do the job. Rutland has a lot of new people who don’t know anybody. We have to find a voice for them, loo.” However, he added that he believes the election is a win-win situation. “I have nothing but respect for Jim Carr," he said. Can pointed to his experience with township government and planning com­ missions. “I feel that I’ve established a working re­ lationship.” he said. “I think I’m a fair per­ son. I may be blunt, but I tell the truth." Newell says he’s not chairman of Appropriations Committee by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Michigan’s budget crunch filled the pres­ entations given by both State Rep. Gary Newell and State Senator Patricia Birkholz at the Feb. 10 Legislative Coffee session in Hastings. Newell first cleared up the misconcep­ tion that he is chairman of the Appropria­ tions Committee; he is not. He is, however, the chairman of the. Community Health De­ partment's budget, under the Appropria­ tions Committee. He will also be working on the budgets for the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Quality, State Police and military. The budgets for Community Health, the DNR and the DEQ start in the House this year. Right now the committees do not know what the starting budget is until Governor Jennifer Granholm announces her budget numbers on March 6. “Everyone knows we don’t have any money,” Newell told the group. But. many of the new members are anxious to get started. “The State of the State address given by Granholm, sounded a lot like a Republican speech," He said. “It is hard to be innova­ tive when there is no money." “This is a pretty interesting time for me,” Newell said. “We (the Republican controlled House and Senate) control the bills that will go to the governor, but she has the veto pen.” During iris talk, he called House Speaker Rick Johnson’s plan to increase the office allotment for Republican members “fool­ hardy.” It was announced on Feb. 11 that Johnson has decided against any increase and is in fact reducing the allotment by $2,000 for Republicans and $5,000 for Democrats. Newell was asked about closing the floor of the House to visitors to protect the cus­ tom made rug. “This might be sending the wrong mes­ sage. I always enjoy meeting with the classes who visit the capital, and I know they get a thrill to actually be in the House chambers, not just in the gallery.” Johnson since then has announced that the public now will be welcome to visit the House chambers. Newell noted that the budgets for the De­ partment of Natural Resources and for the Department of Environmental Quality are combined. He doesn’t know whether the departments will actually be combined. He anticipates that combining the departments would save about $400,000. The question of foreign investment in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) was raised. Newell said, “I am concerned about this issue because of water quality. But there are some issues which have to be resolved at the federal level." He was also asked if he thought there would be conflicts between rural and urban health needs. Newell told the audience that health care issues were complicated and “if 1 had an answer to the health care problems in this state. Tommy Thompson would be Rep. Gary Newell out of a job." The question of imported garbage com­ ing into the state was also raised. Newell and Birkholz, who was delayed by the weather, responded that this was another area where some decisions had to be made at the national level. Importing garbage is considered inter­ state commerce, and states can not regulate in this area. Birkholz did say that there were some proposals being worked on at both the state and federal levels which may help control the practice. Birkholz was named'a member of the new statewide Land Use Tash Fomc. Jherc are 26 members of this gloup, representing a broad cross section of the state. She ex­ pects that the group will use the best of ex­ isting research to help set goals and priori­ ties. She announced that a public hearing on the bottle bill will be held in Grand Rapids on Feb. 17. The location is available by calling her office. Birkholz also announced that work is on­ going by members of the Children’s Cau­ cus and that the group hopes to find fund­ ing for early childhood programs through partnerships with business groups. It is a “tight time” for budgets and partnerships may make it possible to help children and their families. No decisions have been made to equalize taxes on diesel fuel. This is an issue which the Legislature has wrestled with for sev­ eral years. The next Legislative Coffee, sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber cf Commerce, will be Monday, March 10, a* 8 a.m. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hast­ ings. The public is welcome. Gm ivonfM... War worries have once again pushed gas prices up in Hastings. Barry County expects to save about *170,000 by refinancing bonds by Elaine Gilbert A < sistant Editor To take advantage of low interest rates in the current municipal bond market, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Wednesday gave the County Building Authority approval to refinance outstanding bonds sold for construction of the Courts & Law Building and the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College. Refinancing those bonds is expected to save more than $170,000, according to analyses prepared by the Detroit-based un­ derwriting firm of Fahnestock & Co., for­ merly known as First of Michigan. “This has been going on in the private sector for home refinancing for several years now." because of low interest rates, commented Commissioner Wayne Adams. “I think it speaks highly that we. as a whole board, and our administrator are working to save every dollar we can," said Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James. The savings will not come in a lump check, but will be stretched out over the re­ maining years of the bond contracts, said Clare Tripp, chairwoman of the board’s Fi­ nance Committee. “Every penny counts these days.” she said. County Administrator Michael Brown said the County Department of Public Works also is exploring the possibility of cost savings through refinancing bonds for the Southwest Barry County and Mid­ dleville sewer projects. Fahnestock has said it is not feasible to refinance the Thornapplc Manor bonds in the same way. but that an alternative ap­ proach is being researched. Attorney Jim White has told Brown that the KCC and Courts & Law bonds will be refinanced sometime in March or April af­ ter necessary preparations are made. The Courts & Law bonds were sold in the amount of $2,775 million in May 1993. For that project, “the proposal calls for refunding the outstanding maturities which come due in the years June 1, 2004 through June 1, 2012 and which bear interest rates ranging from 5 to 5.5%. The outstanding Building Authority Bonds due June 1, 2003 would not be refunded and would be paid as they mature," White told Brown in a let­ ter. “The total outstanding par amount of the bonds to be refunded is Sl,775,000...The County would issue refunding bonds in the amount of $1,865 million, the proceeds of which would be used to fund a refunding escrow to redeem the outstanding bonds in­ cluding a one percent call premium of $17,750, and pay estimated costs of issu­ ance in the approximate amount of $70,000. Based on the analysis of Fahne­ stock. the projected savings in future debt service after taking into account the ex­ penses of issuing the refunding bonds would be $115343,” according to White. The savings in future debt service pay­ ments for the KCC project, after expenses, is slated at $55,000. Those bonds were sold in March 1996 for $2.95 million. The amount to be refinanced would be $2.21 million. In other business, the County Board: • Heard County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzic announce the appointment of Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield to the County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board. The County had asked the city to select a representative to that panel and the City Council named Mansfield. “I’m very happy that the city was willing to participate. They have their own Brown­ field Redevelopment as you’re aware. But 1 thought it was important to include the city on ours as well,” MacKenzic said. Commissioner Wsync Adams said the Victor Institute is going to help the county form its Brownfield Board at a 3 p.m. Feb. 27 meeting. • Learned that interviews for Agricultural Preservation Board members will begin at 1 p.m. Feb. 20, according to Commissioner Jim French. Keep friends and relatives in touch with stories from their hometown. Give them a GIFT SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings BANNER. SaU...J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 �Page * - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 13. 2003 Biblical perspectives on the month of love ...from Our Readers Was EPA mandate at fault in tragedy? To the editor: The Columbia accident can make one . think about the difference between CFCbubblc closed-cell insulating foam and car­ bon dioxide-bubble closed-cell insulating foam, knowing that the CFC-bubble foam had thinner bubble walls, less mass per unit of loam volume, was more flexible, and de­ graded into popcorn-size chunks when sub­ jected to hypersonic-velocity air flows. The carbon-dioxide-bubble closed-cell insulating foam had thicker bubble walls, more mass per unit of foam volume, was less flexible, and degraded into window pane-sized chunks when subjected to hy­ personic-velocity air flows. The change from CFC-bubble foam to CO2-bubble foam was mandated by the En­ vironmental Protection Agency, to prevent .“damage” to the ozone layer, a solarionized portion of the stratosphere between eight and 26 statute miles above the earth's surface. The theory is that the presence of chlorine from CRT’s (chlorofluorocarbons) would catalyze the destruction of the ozone molecules. The theory’s biggest flaw is that most of the chlorine that occurs there is from the most obvious source, the oceans. In actual­ ity, the only reason for the change in the in­ sulating-foam is the lust for power over the lives of people and the thrill of compelling obedience. This is the motive of tyrants. I contrast this with the motive of the dis­ coverers. Imagine the opportunities open­ ing before a young child who has learned to walk: a new world, with opportunities to observe and expand the range of one's ‘ knowledge. I also think < blood of the latter is on the hands c • mer. Frederick G. Schantz, Hastings Manger letter was well done To the editor: I really loved that letter last week in the Banner from Lisa Weiss about the manger scene on the courthouse lawn. It was beautifully written, far better than any letter I could have ever tried. 1 agree with her 100 percent. I applaud her. So many people I know say to me. “The manger scene has been there for so long, why change?" I think that's a sad attitude to have. If people had always felt that way. we’d still have slavery, and women and African-Americans wouldn’t have the right to vole. Moreover, I feel that if you arc not a reg­ istered voter, you have no say and your opinion means absolutely nothing. This world was founded by people who wanted freedom of religion for all and not just the Christians. Enough said. Carrie Hendershot, Delton Law enforcement or thuggery? To the editor: I write this letter with some trepidation as it will probably result in ray being tailed and stopped for some minor infraction. However, a couple of articles over the past two weeks are disturbing. It just seems that macing someone for an unlit plate, and terrorizing a family without a warrant is a bit draconian in a system that has rales re­ garding procedure. As a resident and taxpayer in Barry County for over a half of a century. I have always felt that the law was a neighbor, friend, and there for our protection (at least that is what I teach my government stu­ dents). Now it leaves me wondering if some of our agencies in this county have been infil­ trated by a few egotistical thugs who have an “us again; t them” mentality? Jim Erwin, Nashville The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ ncss. self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ's have cruci­ fied the flesh with its passions and desires. 25. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one anothcr." Notice these nine characteristics of God which makes the Christian (nice to be near), love. joy. peace, long-suffering (or patience) kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. These things not only bring power to the Christian life, but pleasure. One of the joys of the Holy Spirit is the guarantee He brings into our lives (blessed assurance.) Ephesians 1: 13-14, "In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise.who is the guaran­ tee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory." Now for the perils of love. The power Dear editor. This month of February brings us a very interesting concept called, "love." Here in Michigan it seems most appropriate and practical after January. In the Greek lan­ guage there arc three different words used to picture the meaning of the one word. “love” (agape, phileo. cros). In the English language the word love has many pictures. Three very interesting and practical aspects of "love" are the power of love, the pleas­ ures of love, and The perils of love (there is much more). I often think of love as the mighty moti­ vator. There really is no doubt about it. love moves people. In fact there seems to be scarcely nothing that love cannot do. The Bible says, "love never fails..." I Cor­ inthians 13:8. This is the most popular word in the Bible for love. This is the word used to describe God's attitude toward us. "...God is love". I John 4:8. 16. This word means. 1 want the best for you and I am ready and willing to help you. "For God so loved the world... John 3:16. This is the love that motivated God to send His Son to die for you and me. This love is then transferred to us when we re­ ceive Him. because He loves us. I John 4:19. "We love Him because He first loved us."God demonstrates His love for us. Ro­ mans 5:8-11, "But God demonstrates His own love toward us. in that while we were stiff sinners (rebels, enemies) Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His bload, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. For if when we were enemies we were rec incited to God through the death of His son, much more, having been reconciled, wc shall be saved by His life. And not only that, but wc also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom wc have now re­ ceived the reconciliation." Then as wc believ.- Him, (love Him) with all our heart. He sends the Holy Spirit to dwell in us. John 14:15-18. "If you love Me. keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you an­ other helper, that He may abide with you forcvc. The Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither secs Him nor knows Him; but you know Him. for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you." This Holy Spirit is the power of love and the pleasure of love. Let me share what He will do in you and for you. Galatians 5:22-36, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodrtassjjfaithfulncss. gentle- President has given us To the editor: It’s truly a fine mess our president has gotten us into. He has made short work of the budget surpluses that we had been experiencing by passing a huge tax cut that went mostly to the top 1% of wealth holders in the country and plunging us into recession. We have had to cut funding for education, Medicaid and most other programs that help the less fortunate in our society. Bush wants to cut $300 million from the home heating aid program at a time of high unemployment and when we are experiencing the highest level ever of homelessness and an unusu­ ally cold winter with more demand for help. This must be what he considers "compas­ sionate conservatism." Bush's reason for the first gift to the rich was that our economy was doing so well. Now he wants to give them another big tax break because the economy is in the gutter. We could use a tax break to help stimulate the economy, but it needs to go to the low and middle income folks who will spend it and get demand for products going again. But 75% of the proposed tax breaks will go to people who make $200,000 or more a year. Ending taxes on dividends will only hasten the transfer of wealth to the investor class of people that don’t work for a living and cut revenue to the financially strapped states. We have a new record budgtttJeficit p gg.;.. ; A 4z> >! U.S. Senate < 'for,. & < • & 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room phone (202) 224-6221 residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at 134, Grand Rapids, Mipb- 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. representative. iS'i- *• Congress • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District, (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Presidents comment line: 1 -202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress there is a compelling public interest, which will be dete-mined by the editor. and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, Single Copies Thousands, and Multi-sections. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican, 24th District (Ail of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building. Lansing. Mich. 48909. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion Reponses to our weekly question. wEDo rr ALL..from House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue wilt be limited to la fine mess’ jection of $307 billion. This does not even allow for the tens or hundreds of billions of dollars it will cost if we allow Bush to wage war on the severely weakened Iraqi nation. Sanctions against Iraq have kept them from recovering from the last Gulf War invasion and caused the deaths of over half a million children and elderly, according to the U.N. Iraq has no nuclear weapons and no means of delivery if they did. They proba­ bly do have some chemical and biological agents that were sold to them by the U.S. and European countries when we were arm­ ing Saddam to fight Iran. We were also arming Iran at the same time. Invading Iraq is totally unnecessary (con­ tainment is working fine), but it is a good way to keep our minds off our plundered economy. It will also allow “Big Oil" to get control of Iraq’s vast oil reserves and pay back the corporations that allowed Bush to seize the presidency. This weekend there arc going to be mass world-wide anti-war demonstrations against the U5. invading Iraq. If you agree with the majority of the people of the planet that this is immoral, be at the MSU campus this Saturday, Feb. 15, at 12:30 pjn. for a march on the capital to protest this pro­ posed travesty. Tom McCarty Jeobie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D C. vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of lished. and pleasures of love arc so powerful that if we set our love on the wrong person or things, we actually become slaves to what or who we love. That brings us to this enormous problem of humans. Jeremiah 16:20. "Will a man make gods for himself. Which arc not gods?" Your God is the one at the top of your priority list. Matthew 6:33. "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." What a wonderful formula for life! Exo­ dus 20:3. "You shall have no other gods before Me." Now notice, the option is in your hands. I John 2:15-17. "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If any­ one loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world — the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of fife — is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is pass­ ing away, and the lust of it: but he who does the will of God abides forever." Rus Sarver. Hastings What about free music? How do you feel about people who surf the Internet and find ways to get mu­ sic and software free by sharing files? -CARDS •SIGHS •BROCHURES Hastings • 945-9554 HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1X56 PMsnMoy Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President Steven Jacobs Secretafy/Treasu'C' • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Bren Bremer Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary Kristin Seaman. Middleville: Kaleigh DePew, Freeport: Jessica Andrusiak, Middleville: Melissa Nisse, Nashville: Tiffany Forbes, Freeport: Kathy Medenblik, Caledonia: "I think it is OK to do because most artists don’t make very much from the sale of their music on compact disks." “I think it seems all right for sampling. It is not all right if people only download and never purchase compact disks for their own use.” ”This is part of tech­ nology I haven't used yet. 1 don’t really have an opinion right now ." “1 think it is fair if it is for you^ own use. This is one way to find out about new music.” "1 think it is a good thing because it can save money, which you can then spend for the one you really want.” “It is OK to download music for your own use, but not OK if you are making copies and sell­ ing them.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified aus accepted Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 30 p m . Saturdays 8 30 a m Vi Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buetge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County S27 per year in adpm.ng counties S29 00 per year elsewhere ■POSTMASTER' Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 �Tire Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 13. 2003 - Page 5 Exchange Club Young Citizens of the Month chosen for December The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Brandon Bower and Sarah Franklin, shown with teacher Tony Marsiglia. LEGAL NOTICE IMffi FIRM IS A PfcPT CQLLECIQfl ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILLJ&EJJSED EQR THAT PURPQSF Pt FA8f CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOM ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE of Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens the Month honors for February from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left, with Assistant Principal Mack Marlin) Sarah Heuss, Joe Sleevi, Chuck Davis, Kim Beck, Jesse Cook and Taylor Hammond. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond L Morris and Sherrie A. Morris, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee tor Alternative Lending Group, its suc­ cessor* and assigns, mortgagee, dated August 1. 2001 and recorded August 18,2001 in Document No. 1064657. Barry County Records. Said mort­ gage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns by Jasmine Love, shown here with teacher Tricia Kietzman, is Young Citi­ zen of the Month for February from Pleasantview Elementary School. which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE AND 55/100 dolars ($70,763.55). including interest at 45/100 Dolars ($91,775.45) including interest at the rate of 7.25% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue at the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry Counly. and are Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, md ve Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 289 of the City, formerly Wage of Hastings, described as: Th, WH 1/2 ol WUg, Loa 78 and 78 Ol OA Barry County. Michigan, North 8 rods, thence West 4 rods, thence South 8 rods, thence East 4 rods to ti^ place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: February 6, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor GMAC Mortgage Corporation. its successors and assigns, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Gabe Purchase and Chelsea LaJoye, shown here with teacher Diane Brighton, have been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for February at St. Rose School PNBpY Third Addlton to to, VSaga ol NMhWta aocordng to to, racontad pin Hanoi Barry County Record,. Th, mtompeon pntod ahM b, e month!,) from th, daa ol wch Mto. untau dWanwwd MMndorwd In accontenc, with MCLA 800.3241 a. In which CM, the ndanptnn pwiod shall b, 30 days horn to, date ol such sale Dated January 30. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL TMmX (248) 593-1302 Trttt 4 Trod. PC Attorney* and CounMlors 3O4OO TaMgraph Road. Suae 200 Bingham Fanna, M 48025 rl, 8200311417 Team X (2/20) Node, Ot Mongag, ForackMur, Sal, (248) 457-1000 He No. 280.0123 For the best ■ color film 10.350% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be torectoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or tome part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1 DO p.m„ on Mwch 6,2003. described ae: according to the recorded plat thereof, thence West 12 rods tor the place of beginning, thence with teacher Julie Van Diver. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loens. Inc., Assignee due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five and The premises are located In the City of Star Elementary's Young Citizens of 22. 2002. and recorded on April 5, 2002 in Uber Document 1077785 in Berry County Records. by an assignment dated March 26. 2002, which was recorded on October 14, 2002. in Uber Document 1089403, Berry County Records, on Hastings. the Month for February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Brook Blair and Wendy Jo Todd, shown MORTGAGE SALE-Defauk has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Lwry D Miller, a single man (original mortgagors) to Equifirsi Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March assignment dated August 1, 2001 and recorded on August 13, 2001 in Document No. 1064658. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be Mtohigan at 1:00 p.m. on March 13,2003. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Patrick Loew. Alexis Dakin and Seth Parker, shown with teacher Michelle Benningfield Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE BBUTARY DUTY. (3/6) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO (XXI FCT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE THS HRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. anyhformatohweobtamwu.be USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE m ACTIVE BUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - DaM he, been made NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN In toe ccndMon, at a mongage made by Sawn ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. R. Evana and Laura A. Evans, hutoand and wda MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherwood Stanton and Martyn Stanton , a married woman (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, deled July 18,2001, and recorded on August 1,2001 in Uber Document # 1064000 In Bany Counly Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE AND 05/100 dolars ($67,345.05). inducing interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol tho mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 PM. on March 6,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 20 and 21 of Ottland Shores, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, Pago 51 except the East 20 foot of Lot 21, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 (original mortgagor,) Io AmnMnn FkancM Cor- pornton. Mongagw. deled April 21, 1999. and recordad on April 27. 1999 Inttument No. 1028719 In Barry Counly Record,. MkMgm, atd wa, awgnad by Mid mongagn to to. Washing­ ton Mtaal Bank. FA auceeeeor in InMml Io Homeride Landtag, tac. AMtgnee by an aarignmant dead April 21. 1999. which wm racaded on June 14,1999. InetrunartNo 1031058, Barry County Record,, on which mortgage bar, is claimed to be due al toe daN hareol toe am ol ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND 03/100 dollars (8118,738.03), Indudtag tataren al 7.500% per annum. Under toe power ol aala contained In Mid mongaga and toe aria* In auch cbm made and provided, node, la hereby given toat Mid mon­ gage wB be taedoMd by a aala ol toe mort­ gaged pramiMa, or acme pan ol town, at pubic vwtue. al toe Barry Counly CourthouM In HanIng,. Mkhtgwi ai 1:00 PM, on March 20,2003. Said pranfaM are ilruaWd on TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. MtoNgan. md am described as: The East 5 Acres of he South 1/2 of the South­ west 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Berry County Records. The redemption period shafl be 12 month(s) from the date of such safe. days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 30. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte f 200310736 Toem J (248) 593-1311 Trott 8 Trott, P.C. Attorneys end Counsetors 30400 Telegraph Roed, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Mt 48025 Rfe *200234437 (1/30H2/20) TeamC Dated: Februery 13, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team J (3-6) NOTICE—FOUR WEEKS UNTIL Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for February are (from left) Katelyn Graybill. Lindsey Williams and k'cndy Buehler, shown with teacher Don Schils. Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL ELECTION MARCH 11, 2003 CHOOSE EXPERIENCE AND DEDICATION VOTE REPUBLICAN JIM CARR I FOR TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR by The Committee to Elect Jim Carr. 3535 Tillotson Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058 Paid for �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 13. 2003 Also preceding her death was her husband. Hank Holtrust, in January 2002. they were married for 19 years. She is survived by two sons. Jack (Linda) Woodmansee. Steve Woodmansee & Fiancee. Georgette Dunkelberger; one daughter. Sue (Mark) Travis, all of Hastings; five step-children. Terry (Keren) Holtrust of Mulliken. Barb (Charlie) Pullend of Middleville. Sandy (Gene) Wicoxson of Hastings. Missy (Scott) Holtrust of Grand Rapids and Steve Holtrust of Florida; 21 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; 2 brothers. Jack Smith of Dexter. Ronald Smith of Grand Rapids, one sister, Lorraine Bums of Grand Rapids and special friend. Dave Dean of Lacey. Funeral services will be held Tuesday. February 11. 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Striker Cemetery. Memorials can be made to charity of one's choice. Arrangements were .nade by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. j DiVbnwn Rae Holtrust : HASTINGS - LaVonna Rae Hoitrust. age 65. of Hastings, died unexpectedly at her residence Thursday. February 6. 2003. She was born April 2. 1937 in Hastings. Michigan, the daughter of Howard & Nila (Johnson) Smith. She attended McCumber School and also Hastings High School. LaVonna enjoyed camping, yard work, collecting bird houses, feeding her deer, visiting her friends at Richies Koffec Shop, garage saling and spending time with her family and friends. She attended Quimby United Methodist Church, she retired from the Hastings Area School District. She was married to Bernard Woodmansee for 22 years which ended in divorce. He survives. She was preceded in death by her parents. Howard & Nita Smith; one sister. Elaine Smith; one brother, Arnold Smith. Grady B. Vickers NASHVILLE - Grady B. Vickers, age 86. of Nashville, died Thursday. February 6. 2003 al Pennock Hospital. He was born September 30. 1916 in Slayden. TN., the son of Sweet and Deloris (Adkins) Vickers. Grady moved to Hastings in 1967 from Detroit, where he was employed at Republic Tool and Die Company. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, gardening, flowers, he also fanned most of his life. He was a 32 Degree Mason in Detroit. Grady's beloved wife Althea C. (Bortle) Vickers, preceded him in death November 7. 1995. He is survived by his children. Glen (Lisa) Vickers. Nancy (Rod) Morgan. Margaret (Robert) Buckley. George (Fonda) Vickers; grandchildren. Matthew. Ainanda. Nicole. R.J.. Jessica, Brittany. Austin. Elizabeth. Savanah. George. Robert. Christian and dear family friends. Ken and Klasina. Funeral service were held Monday. February 10. 2003 at the Girrbach funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangments arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW COUNTRY CHAPEL FAMILY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 2601 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead 49050 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ Morrison. Service (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ anne day Service: 9:30 aan.; Sunday Times: Worship Service 9:45 im; School 11:0 aJO4 Sunday Evening Service 6.00 pm. Bible Study & Prayer Tune Wednesday night* 6:30 Sunday School 11:15 am. Nuncry p.m ST. ROSE Dotten provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon Sal unlay nights - Praise Ser­ vices 7:30 pm. For move informa­ tion call the church office CATHOUC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Ruisell. Pastor Saturday Maas 4:30 pzn^ Sunday Masses 8:30 am and 1100 am.; Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hast.t.gs. HOPE UNITU' METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: *ww. hopeumcom Office hours: Wednesday A Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Mich. W Clayton Garrison. Pastor Worship Sunday 5-7 pm. Youth Sunday School 9 30 am.; classes for all ages Morning Worship 10.45 Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday Nursery provided Sunday E* t.iing Service. 600 pm. Wednes­ day activities 7CO pm are: Ram­ bo** or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); am Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - evening service 6:00 pm Wednes­ day, 64 pm. Pioneer Club (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Cub kids at 6 pm.) Wednes­ day. 7 pm . Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11:00 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smrtb. P«one 367­ 4061 Worship Services Sunday. 11 CO am.; Sunday School. 10 am. am. Holy Communion Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6-00 pm. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Huslwsck 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT 600 Powell Rd, (One mile cas: of Hastings at comer of Mill St.) Affihaied with CawrvTHE BIBLE- alive Grace Brethren Churches. In­ ternational Pastor Rus San-er. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 am.; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am ; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6C0 pm.. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 pm. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH • Member Church of the World Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S Broadway and W Center St ) Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voctberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Currie. Senior Pastor. Pxstor Davr Wood Sr - Attah Ministno; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9.45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pm. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 pm Services for Adults. Teens and Chtluren 6.-00 pm.. Evening Service; 7:06 pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Cali Church Office. 948-8004 fur information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time FeHowuup >rd Faith­ ful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Prase & Worship 10.30 am.. 600 pm. Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Row MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special.“ For information call I-616-731-5194 or I-517452-1106. HASTINGS APOSTOUC TABERNACLE WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTI AN PARISH Coats Grove Rd. Pastor 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor 4887 David Burgett. VS 8X90 c* 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am.; Sun­ Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ day Morning Worship 11 am; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 pm.; Thurs­ 9:30; 0 urch Service 10.30 xjd. day Bible Study 7 pm. If interested .n a fire Home Bible Study, please call for move derails. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School al 9.45 am.; Worship 11:00 sible ard elevator. Sunday School BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CH®**? 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hasti.;?s. MI 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minkter: David Roper. Serving the Need* of Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunda«: Bible Class . 00 am, am ; Evening Service at 6 00 pm.. 1000 am.; Worshi; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 pm. 6 60 pm. Wednesday: Bible Cass 7:00 pm. Classes for all ages. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 ST. CYRIL'S CATHOUC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A am.-11 am ; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at Ml 49058 9:30 am J HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St, Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. and wenbip service at 10:30 am. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our “Kid's Time" is a great tone of cel­ ebrating Christ for all apes 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor Thursday. Feb. 13 3:20 pm. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pm. Grace Notes; 7.00 pm. Crorways; 700 pm. Stewardship Committee; 700 pm. Adult Choir. Fnday. Feb. 14 - 6:30-1000 pm. Rock Group Saturday. Feb. 15 - 1000 am. Cat­ echism 2; 114)0 am. Youth Ministry Prater Tone; 800 pm. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Feb. 16 - 800 A 10:45 am. Worship; 9.30 am. Sunday School. High School Youth Retreat. Monday. Feb. 17 - High School Youth Retreat; 700 pm. Vi­ sion Team. Tuesday. Feb. 18 - 700 pm. Congregation Council; 700 pm. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Feb. 19 - 1000 am. Healthy Families; 1000 am. Wnrd- am.. Morning Worship Service; A Spmt-filted church Meeting at the CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 1100 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. This tnfcwmattcr. en worship service; is provided b) The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local harnesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FD I C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "tmawtxn 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan waichers; 700 pm. Worship; 800 pm. Inquirers. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Elsie Mae Fisher HASTINGS - Mrs. Elsie Mae Fisher, age 94. of Hastings, died Friday. February. 7, 2003 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Mrs. Fisher was bom on May 19. 1908 in Ludington. MI. the daughter of Phillip & Eliza (Bosley) Charon. She was raised in Ludington & Grand Rapids and attended schools there. She married Harold A. Fisher on August 4. 1928. They moved to the Hastings area in 1942. Then lived in Freeport from 1947 until 1955 and than returned to the Hastings area. Elsie was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company from 1944 until 1947. She and her husband owned & operated a tavern in Fieepon from 1947 until 1955, another tavern in Grand Rapids from 1951 until 1952. They owned & operated a party store in Grandville from 1963 until 1965. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and a former member of St. Rose Altar Society. Mrs. fisher is survived by her son, Floyd (Norma) Fisher of Delton; her daughters. Beverly (Bob) Garrison of Hilman and Jean VanAman of Hastings; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren and sister, Betty Elenbaas of Grand Rapids. Preceding her in death were parents; husband, Harold on December 16. 1980; an infant daughter, sister, Frances Bartz in 1984 and a brother. Raymond Charon in 2001. Services will be held Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or St. Rose of Lima Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. 209 W Green Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. (269-945-9574). Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens, Director of Chnstian Education, Norm Bouma. Musk Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 am. - Sunday school.9:30 am. • LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sun­ day School. 10:30 am. - Refresh­ ments; 11:00 am. Traditional Ser­ vice. Sunday School. 5:30 pm. Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6.-00 pm. - Disciple Bible Study II. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages Five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights • 6:00 pm. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7.-00 pm. Bell Choir rehearsal. 84X) pm. Chancel Choir rehear**!. Thursday nights - 7:00 pm. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Monday. Feb. 10. 7:00 pm. - Staff Parish Relations Committee. Edu­ cation Committee. Tuesday. Feb. 11. 7.00 pm. ■ Leadership Team at Van Zyl's. Sunday. Feb. 16. Educa­ tion Committee Blanket Sunday. United Methodist Men's Pancake Breakfast in between worship ser­ vices. 5:30 pm, MI High and Se­ nior High Youth. 6:00 pm, DBS 11. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Having*. Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor Jared Daugherty. Director of Music Min­ istries Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Thursday. Feb 13 - 8:30 am. Women's Bible Study. 7 00 pm. Choir. 7.00 pm. Noah's Ark Preschool family Valenline'a party in Hall. Sunday. Feb. 16 - 8:30 am. Chancel Choir. 94X) am. Traditional Worship; 9:20 am. Children's Worship; IO00 am. Cof­ fee Hour - in Hall; 10:10 am Church School for all ages; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship; 11:50 am. Children's Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. The II 20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out the week Nursery is provided during both service* Children's Worship is available dunng both senices. Monday. Feb. 17 - 7:30 pm. Trustees Meet Tuesday. Feb. 18 - IO0pm Newsletter Deadline. 7:00 pm Personnel Committee Meets Wednesday. Feb. 19-6:15 am Men’s Bible Study; 3 45-4:30 pm. Children's Choir in Hall; 7 00 pm. Praise Team. 7:00 pm. PNC meets. Margaret Webster HASTINGS - Margaret Webster, age 76. of Hastings, died Friday, February 7, 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Webster was bom September 4, 1926 in Belfast, North Ireland, the daughter of James & Mary (Bogan) Coleman. Reared in Belfast, attending school there. Margaret met her future husband. John Webster, during WWII, when he was stationed overseas. She came to the United Stales after the war, they married on May 25, 1946. They resided in Mt. Pleasant. MI for the first few years of their married life, until John was sent to Hastings to manage the local Kroger store. Most of her life was spent as a wife, mother and homemaker. After her husbands death on June 11, 1979 she was employed by M.E.S.C. and as a teacher's aide at Northeastern School. The last two years of her life, she resided at "Luv-n-Care Home in Hastings, in the compassionate and gentle care of Nancy Contreras and the Contreras family. She is survived by daughters. Katie (Jerome) Rosenthal of Cincinnati. Ohio. Sally (Gary) Hammond of Hastings. Nora (Anthony) Binkowski of Hastings; grandchildren. Joshua Rosenthal, Gavi Rosenthal. Laura (Jon) Anderson. Christopher (Ann-Marie) Hammond; great grandchildren, Emma. Ben. Claire and Kelly. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be al Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. The family is being servtd by the Wren Funeral Home. More Obituaries on Page 16 DOWLING - Darrell L. Varney, age 62. of Hastings died Wednesday. Feb. 5. 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Varney was bom on Sept. 24.1940 in Lake Odessa. MI. the son of Merle W. and Hazel M. (Stalter) Varney. He was raised in Stoney Point area of Barry County and attended Martin School, graduating in 1959 from Nashville High School. He continued his education at Kalamazoo Community College. He was married to Sharon Pierce on Sept. 30. 1965 marriage ending in divorce. He was married to Pamela J. Strobel on April 14. 1999. He was employed as a television techni­ cal for 40 years. His last employment was with Sears in Battle Creek until ill health ALTO - Alice A. Kroft. age 46. passed forced his retirement. away unexpectedly Friday. February 7. He enjoyed gardening and especially 2003. watching football on television. Alice was an incredible spirit with a Mr. Varney is survived by his wife. remarkable zest for life. Her colorful Pamela; daughters. Tammie (Mike) McCoy presence, enthusiastic laugh and special of Leonidas and Trade Quillian of White warmth enriched every occasion with Cloud; step-children. John Davis of family or friends. She loved holidays, but Hastings, Larry (Sarah) Walter of Lake was particularly enthused about Halloween Odessa, Brian (DeeDee) Walter of Lansing. and Thanksgiving. She cared deeply for all Cindy Walter of Lansing; 13 grandchildren; people, but especially for children with brothers, Victor Varney of Hastings, Bill special needs and older adulLs. (Sherri) Varney of Charlotte and Richard Alice was a graduate of Hastings High (Sharon) Varney of Nashville; sister. Schoo! and the dental program at Grand Shirley Owens of Battle Creek; sister-in­ Rapids Community College, she worked Jaw, Marsha Varney of Hastings; former ** as a denial hygienist for Dr. Kevin Rood. wife, Sharon Ebert of Phoenix. AZ; nieces, DDS and previously for Dre. Cook. Mila. nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Gietzen and Vanderkolk. She attracted a Preceding him in death were his parents significant following of loyal and satisfied and brother. Jack Varney. clients. She treasured, and was treasured Services were held Saturday. Feb. 8. by, her co-workers. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Alvin Alice loved all of nature, especially C. Yates officiated. Burial was at Warnerflowers and birds - the latter of which was Stoney Point Cemetery. Castleton shared by her beloved cat, Monter. She Township, Barry Counly actively participated in a variety of Memorial contributions may be made to charitable causes, including the Muscular the American Cancer Society. Dystrophy Association, the American Arrangements were made by Wren Cancer Society and Shoebox Ministries, to Funeral Home. name a few. Her mother and father, Chester and Cecil Archart. and father-in-law, Raymond J. Kroft Sr., preceded her in death. ORLEANS - Heaven Leigh Ellsworth She will be lovingly remembered by her precious daughter of Jason and Angel husband. Tracy L. Kroft; four brothers. Ellsworth of Orleans passed away, David (Amona) Steeby. Richard (Ann) February 7, 2003. Steeby. Charles (Jean) Steeby and Don Besides her parents she is survived by (Marcia) Steeby; a sister, Donna (Barry) her sister. Kylie Ellsworth; grandparenLs. McGuire; her mother-in-law. Helen P. Fred and Linda Ellsworth of Ionia and Kroft; in-laws, Raymond (Kathy) Kroft Richard and Shirley King of Orleans; great Jr., Randy (Kurt) Kimball and Fred grandmother, Jenny Kennedy of Edmore; (Sherrie) Kroft and a host of nieces and step great grandmother, Mildred Brimmer nephews. of New York; step great great A memorial service will take place grandmother, Helen Sutton of New York; Tuesday. February II. 2003 at 11:00 several aunts and uncles. A.M. at First United Methodist Church in There will be memorial services held downtown Grand Rapids. Tuesday. February 11, 2003 al 2:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to at the Lake Funeral Ho^ne in Ionia with the Parent Project for Duchenne's Reverend Wade Hatfield officiating Muscular Dystrophy Association. www.lakefuneralhomes.com Arrangements were made by the Oficld Arrangements were made by the Lake Funera' Home in Kentwood. Michigan. Funeral Home. Ionia. Alice A. Kroft Heaven Our People! Our Strength! OUR DIFFERENCE! We understand how complicated, confusing and emotionally stressful arranging a funeral can be. Our people listen carefully to what is meaningful to you, and help create a sendee that commemorates your loved one's life the way you want. Serving the Communit)'for nearly 40 Years David C. VIYen, Director Call today 269-945-2471 WREN Funeral Home 1401 North Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 AlDERWOODS �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. FsOnjsry 13. 2003 - Psge 7 Boychoir, tenor Michael Ryan to sing at St. Rose Feb. 23 Buekema-Goedel plan to wed May 10 Cunninghams to mark golden anniversary Greenfield-Ransome plan May 24 wedding Dale and Nancy Cunningham of Lake Odessa will observe 50 years of marriage on Saturday, Feb. 22. 2003. Their children invite you to an open house luncheon on that day from I to 3 p.m. at the Ijikewood United Methodist Church, on M-50 about 3/4 mile west of M-66. The Cunninghams are the parents of Bill Cunningham of Rockford, and Carol and Tom Sprague of Lowell. They have three grandchildren. No gifts, please. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Greenfield and Mr. and Mrs. George Ransome are pleased tc announce the engagement of their childrer Nicole Patricia and Mark Edward. Nickie and Mark both attended Hastings High School. Nickie is the head customer service rep. at Byron Center State Bank in Byron Center. Mark is a licensed journeyman plumber with Gale Plumbing and Hydronics in Wyoming. A May 24, 2003 wedding is being planned. Don and Laura Beukema of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Stacy Beukema to James Goedcl. son of Jerry and Pat Goedel. The bride-to-be is currently employed by United Title-Settlement. The groom is currently employed with VTec Eng. A May 10th wedding is planned al Caledonia United Methodist Church in Caledonia. The Battle Creek Boychoir, one of the outstanding children's choruses in the Mid­ west, will be joined by professional tenor Michael Ryan in a performance at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings at 3 p.m. Sun­ day. Feb. 23. The varied program will range from Dis­ ney movie favorites to sacred classical works. The performance is open to the pub­ lic, free of charge, with free-will offerings accepted. The concert will include music for every interest. Families can appreciate the audi­ ence participation in Benjamin Britten’s The Night Song, and adults and children alike will recognize the familiar strains of the choir's Disney Souvenirs, which in­ clude music from “Mary Poppins," “When You Wish Upon a Star and “It’s a Small World." Lovers of the Boychoir tradition will en­ joy the choir’s “Missa St. Aloysi" by Dutch composer Jan Nieland, and the "American Psalmfcst," settings of the Psalms, written in America in the last 100 years. Also in­ cluded will be an excerpt from Franz Josef Haydn’s "Lord Nelson Mass." Under music director Brooks Grantier, the Boychoir is one of three children’s en­ sembles listed in the Michigan Touring Arts Guide, an indicator of professional­ level performance. The Boychoir performs throughout the United States and abroad, with a summer performance tour of the Washington D.C. area scheduled in June. Michael Ryan, nephew of Fred, John and Steve Jacobs of Hastings, began his singing career with the Battle Creek Boychoir, and earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in vocal performance at the University of Michigan. Ryan has recently returned from New Mexico, where he performed in The Santa Fe Opera’s production of “The Pi­ rates of Penzance." During a three-year apprenticeship with the Santa Fe Opera, he has performed in Rininger-Witzel plan to wed Feb. 15 Ken and Barb Rininger of Holland announce the engagement of their daughter. Meredith, to Robert Witzel, son of Ron and Connie Witzel of Hastings. The couple plans a Feb. 15. 2003 wed­ ding. A graduate of Grand Valley State University and the University of New Mexico, the bride-elect is employed by Good Samaritan Ministries. The groom, a graduate of Western Michigan University is employed by Herman-Miller Corporation. Endsleys to observe 66th anniversary Lyle and Velma Endsley will celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary on Feb. 13. 2003. Their children. Joan and Ray Ward, Janet and Bob Lord. Judy and Mark Weeks and Sharon and Dave Sixberry, will help them celebrate with a dinner out. If you wish, cards may be sent tu 416 W. Woodlawn. Hastings, Mich. 49058. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer This year’s Springfest on May 17 will be just a little different than previous events. Tyden Park in Hastings will be the center of activity for this year’s fun and educa­ tional events. Springfest, this year, is co-sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Com­ merce, The Thornapplc River Festival and the Commission on Aging. The day will include the COA Walkathon, the Thornapplc River Ckan Up (from canoes if the weather and the water level cooperate), a pancake breakfast, edu­ cational and art displays. Speaker Jim Bed­ ford has already committed to do another workshop this year. Members of the Thornapplc River Festi­ Marriage Licenses Sergio Armando Mascorro-Ramos. Mid­ dleville and Veronica Lopez-Gutierrez. Middleville. Jose Enrigue Oliva Rose. Grand Rapids and Molly Lyn Pease. Middleville. Joshua James Hansen. Hastings and Katrina Marie Wyman, Hastings. Chad Eric Ferrill. Hastings and Denise Lee Lynd. Hastings. Kurt Russel Palmbos. Middleville and Kristine Michelle Bowdler. Wyoming. Donnie Ernest Pierce, Bellevue and Paula Joy Forbes, Bellevue. Anthony Rudolf Walliczek, Nashville and Angela Myrtle Bartlett, Nashville. Michael David Hamp. Hastings and Amanda Sue Hoffman. Hastings. Kevin Phil DeLaFuente. Middleville and Heather Ann Underwood. Middleville. Michael Leon Byers Jr., Battle Creek and Alicia Kay Simington. Battle Creek. Jose Ramuldo Ramirez, Ionia and Heather Marie Draper, Nashville. Christopher Charles Wilkins. Hastings and Darci Renee Cutcher. Battle Creek. Planning for Springfest underway Lyle Endsley to mark 90 years on Feb. 17 Lyle Endsley will 'celebrate his 90th birthday on Feb. 17,2003. His children. Joan and Ray Ward. Janet and Bob Lord, Judy and Mark Weeks. Sharon and Dave Sixberry. his wife Velma along with their grandchildren, great grand­ children. and great great grandchildren would like to wish him a big happy 90th birthday. Birthday wishes may be sent to 416 West Woodlawn, Hastings, MI 49058. Get Your COLOR FILM DEVELOPED Quickly and Professionally! We do RE-PRINTS and ENLARGEMENTS! J-Ad GRAPHICS • 1-Hour Photo Processing North of Hastings on Broadway (M-43) or Call 616-9“<5-9554 for information on PRINTING PLUS Services •Cokx Copies • Commercial Printing val and COA will be seeking corporate sponsorships. Anyone, especially those whose busi­ nesses are located along the river, who would like more information about the river clean-up or corporate sponsorship can call Steve Walker in the evenings at 945­ 9658 or e-mail him at slcvwalk@iscrv.net . The COA can sign up those who want to gather pledges now. The route has not been determined yet. but may include the site of the new COA facility and the finish will be at Tyden Park. For information about the COA Walkathon call 948-4856. To volunteer or for information about the event call the Chamber of Commerce at 945-2454. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 operas throughout the West Coast and New Mexico. He has also completed a two-year residency with the Toledo Opera, perform­ ing throughout the Ohio region. Ryan has also performed as soloist in George Freder­ ick Handel’s “Messiah" with the Phoenix Symphony, as well as a number of produc­ tions of Orffs “Carmina Burana" in the De­ troit area. Ryan recently won first place in the Har­ old Haugh light opera vocal competition. St. Rose is located at 805 S. Jefferson Ave. in Hastings. For information, call the Music Center of South Central Michigan at (269) 963-1911. The Battle Creek Boychoir, along with the new Community Music School in Hastings, is a program of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, a member agency of the United Arts Council of Calhoun County, funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. i NOTICE Nyhuis-Randall plan May 31 nuptials Colin Clifford Randall and Andrea Marie Nyhuis are blessed and excited to announce their upcoming wedding. The ceremony will be held at Hartford Federated Church on Ma> 3J.2OO3. , . . Andrea is the daughter of Tom and Jean Nyhuis of Buchanan, Mich. She graduated from Buchanan High School in 2000 and is currently residing in Woodland. Colin, the son of Cliff and Barb Randall of Woodland, Mich., graduated from Barry County Christian in 1999 and is also living in Woodland. Andrea and Colin met while attending Grace Bible College. Mfohael Ryan Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate IMS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF MKXIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent's Estate File No. 2003-23619-DE Estate of Julia A Sharpe. Deceased. Date of Birth. February 11. 1947. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Juka A. Sharpe, Deceased, who lived at 328 Leach Lake, Hastings, Michigan died November 28, ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made m foe conditions of a mortgage made by Edwin R. Danka, Jr and Kknboriy R. Danka. husband and wne (original mortgagors; to wefts rargo Home Mortgage, inc.. Mortgagee, dated May 26, 2000. and recorded on July 17, 2000 Uber Document 2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all ciaims against the estate wil be forever barred unless presented to Mary A. Fisher, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Cail W. Dufendach (P30434) 900 Fifth Third Center, 111 Lyon Street NW Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 MaryARshor 334 Leech Lake Hastings. Mi 49058 PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN #1045888 In Barty County Records, Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of NINETY-EIGHT THOU­ SAND SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 37/100 dolars ($88.07737). including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Michigan at 1D0 PM, on February 27. 2003. Said promises ere situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: (2-13) Short Foreclosure Notice • Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by. David L Wakey, a married man and Jodte D. Peny-WMey, his wife to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated March 23.2001. and recorded on April 6,2001, in Instrument Number 1057743, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at foe date hari­ n’ foe sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTf THREE AND 12/100 DOLLARS ($12t 783.12) inducing interest at 6.625% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in sakf mortgage and the statute in such case made ano provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foredosed by a sate of the mon­ gaged promises, or some port of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1D0 o'clock p.m., on March 13, 2003. Said premises are situated In Township ol Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Fite Number 08-0055054 PARCEL 1: LOT 26 OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO GWIN'S GROVE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 64 PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO GWIN'S GROVE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 64; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES .ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PLAT TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 26 OF SAiD PLAT, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY IN CONTINUA­ TION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 26 TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE PLAT OF ISLAND VIEW; THENCE NORTH 48 DEGREES 7' WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE PLAT OF ISLAND VIEW TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1048CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 Lot 63, Aben Johnson's Addition No. 2, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Pag. 2, Barry County Records The redemption period shall bo 6 months) from foe date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shaR bo 30 days from foe date of such sale. Doted. January 23,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team D (248)593-1309 Trott 6 Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fvms, Ml 48025 Rte # 200311153 Team D pub dates: (1/23H2/13) TM8 RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKM WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE -Dalauft has been made In foe conditions at a mortgage made by Renee A. Bigger, a married person and Randy O. Bigger, a married person (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation; Mortgagee, dated August 29,2001. and recorded on September 7, 2001 in document number 1066108 in Barry Counly Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTH-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ EIGHTY-FOUR AND 88/100 dollars ($73,784.88). mckxting interest at 7.000% per DRED annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Ml. at 1 DO PM. on March 13, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 21, Middleville Downs Addition No. 1. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 4, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(8) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. days from the date of such sale. natad- February 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Dated. January 30. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Tewn F (248) 593-1313 Trott A Trott, P.C.’ Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HAs. Michigan 48334 (3/6) Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte • 200311297 Team F (2/27) �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 13. 2003 Jlake. Qdledda Sheriff Dwain Dennis chats with James Moses of Portland and Genevieve Read of Palo as the they look over his display. The frame on the right has the keys to the old Ionia County Jail. By Elaine Garlock The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. Visitors and guests are welcome. There will be a report from the Freight House Committee and its plans for the im­ mediate future. The program will be one of audience participation. Bring a favorite item to “show and tell”. It could be an an­ tique, a favorite Christmas gift from the present oi long past, a curio or whatever. In times past when this format has been used, the variety of items brought was very inter­ esting. One might bring a “What’s It?”. The soup and salad meal at the Depot will be tomorrow night. Call Joan Chorlcy for reservations al 374-8338. There is lim­ ited scaling for this event. Lakewood UMC is hosting an open house and consecration service for its new educational wing on Sunday, Feb. 16 start­ ing at 5 p.m. The service will be at 6:30. There are flyers around the countryside and »n town for the Lions’ Club Pancake Supper on Saturday. Feb. 22 at St. Edward’s Family Center. Union Bank is hosting its annual Busi­ ness and Agricultural Appreciation Day at all of its branch offices on Friday, Feb. 14. The semi-annual two-day horse sale is to be held on Friday. Feb. 28 and Saturday, March I. Draft horses, tack, buggies and other equipment are on sale on Friday with the horses, mules and driving horses sold starting at noon. On Saturday saddle horses, tack, ponies will be sold starting at 9 a.m. It is interesting to drive along Tupper Lake Road and surrounding streets to see the license plates from other states and the ad­ vertising on the side panels of the dozens of trucks. Usually the parking spills over from the highway onto Washington Boulevard and all the nearby parking lots. According to last week’s Lakewood News, the Lake Odessa Arts Commission is in need of additional members. Eric Henry Kerr of Slidell, La. died on Jan. 29. He was bom in Hastings 81 years ago. He served in World War II and was in 'he USAF Reserves until he retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1967. His 35 year ca­ reer with Sun Oil Company was spent in Texas and Oklahoma. His memorial service is to be on Feb. 15 at the Unitarian Church in East Lansing at 2 p.m. Erma Winifred Wash of Okemos also has died. She was bom in Lake Odessa in Jan­ uary 1925 to Carl and Bertha (Rogers) Walker. Her father was a painter and the family lived on MacArthur Street where Marilyn Haney now resides. Mrs. Wash had Sheriff Dwain Dennis chats with Larry Cahoon of Clarksville at the ICGS meeting. a younger brother Kenneth who preceded her. She had three daughters. Mary Morrice has been released from Tendercare at Hastings to be with her niece near Sumner. She has resided at Lake Manor in Lake Odessa after she and her husband sold their home on Jordan Lake where Charlie had a boat and bait business along with being manager of the D & C store years ago. When Mary was young, she lived with her parents and older sister in Ferris Township where she is once again. By eyeing the Huhn building from the highway, it is evident that big things are happening. There are two new double door entrances. One is on the south side in the area last occupied by the Portland Federal Credit Union with four windows flanking each side of the door. The sheltered section also has a new entrance with large display windows alongside. We shall wail to sec what is happening inside. Alma College has announced area stu­ dents who are on the dean’s list for the first semester. Included is Kelly Gildcrsleeve of Hastings, a Lakewood graduate. MSU has announced its honors list for the same time period. Their local list includes Eric Closson. Brenna Flannery, Nicole Hazel, Linsey Newton. Jenna Slate. Rhianna Staffer, Tracy Thelen, all from Lake Odessa. Like Middleville and Caledonia. Grand Ledge is hoping to add a Riverwalk to its amenities for the business district with a walk to extend from the restored Opera house to the Island Park bridge. Nearby Portland already has eight miles of trails along its Grand River and the Looking Glass River which connects most of their schools, the athletic field and the down­ town. They are hoping to add a boardwalk behind the stores which front on Kent Street. East Lansing has four miles. Those at Portland are heavily used, according to the school superintendent. Students have a traffic-free route to school and home. Their high school is northwest of the city. At Central UMC on Sunday there were baptisms of infant Addison Elliott and her mother Jennifer (Ayres) of Potterville. Sev­ eral members of the Elliott and Ayres fam­ ily were present. Sunday had been planned as a summer day in the middle of winter with people in­ vited to dress for summer with the promise that the church and fellowship hall would be warm. We saw sandals, shorts, bare feet. Hot dogs and hamburgers had been pre­ pared by the Planning Committee. Other food was potluck. There was even a wading pool with lots of sand for the youngsters who enjoyed getting in with their bare feet. The congregation was showered with beach balls at the close of the service, sent down from the balconj Sheriff Dwain Dennis gave a presenta­ tion for the Ionia Counly Genealogy Soci­ ety on Saturday afternoon. Attending were a granddaughter of Sheriff Cook, daughter and granddaughter plus two great-grand­ children of Sheriff French. The sheriff wel­ comes more stories than he gathered ahead of time. He wants the story of Deputy Ermal Garlinger’s capture of a Montcalm Counly bank robber and the story of the Berlin Center fanners w ho held escapees at bay with their pitchforks while another neighbor went for help. Dennis’ first duties in the department were to run the jail. His service in a Detroit police department as a driver on road patrol had not prepared him for his new duties, but a trustee in the jail who was serving lime for nonsupport showed him the ropes of what to do. Lori Fox was the hostess for the day. The dead­ line for stories to be submitted for the Ionia County History book on families is Feb. 28. Roberta Burleson of Eaton Rapids died on Feb. 5 at age 45. She was the daughter of Wesley and Aneta Bosworth of Sunfield. Her father at Fruitport survives as does her husband of 17 years. William Burleson. She was a Lakewood graduate in 1976. along with her twin brother Raymond. She is also survived by her daughter Maryanna. brother Allen al Muskegon and sister Julia Vedder of Mulliken. She had worked for the State of Michigan and for General Motors. News reports this week were that gaso­ line had increased in price about 18 cents per gallon since a year ago. Surprisingly the price on Monday was $155, down four cents from last week. The Lake Odessa Library Family Night on Feb. 18 will highlight England's Boxing Day. The 6 p.m. program on Feb. 25 will celebrate Hogmanay. LEGAL NOTICE & THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ CQLLECTADEfiL ANY FQR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY­ MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by John Krug, a single man. to United Companies Lending Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated October 27. 1997 and recorded January 21. 1998 m Document No. 1006658. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. as Trustee for UCFC Loan Trust 1997-0 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Three Tnou’Sand Six Hundred Twelve and 3/100 Dollars ($43,612.03) including interest at the rate of 10.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on February 27. 2003. The premises are located in the To vnship of Prairieville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6. B-Z Bees Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof. Prairieville Township. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated January 23 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. as Trustee for UCFC Loan Trust 1997-D . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 199.0699 Put : 1/23 - 2720 Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by: Douglas Lydy, an unmarried man and Johanna Lillie, an unmarried woman to Palmer Home Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 1058837. and re-recorded on May 29. 2001 in Instrument Numbar 1060445 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by sad mort­ gagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. ("ME RS’). by an assignment dated April 18. 2001. and recorded on April 27,2001. in Instrument Number 1058838. and re-recorded on May 29. 2001 in Instrument Number 1060446 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage -nere is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum ol FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN LARS ($57.783 23). including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said Expect Success Call... mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, MI 49046 Watch signs Dear Annie: I’m a police dispatcher in Vermont and have attended a great deal of training regarding domestic violence. The letter from “Winnipeg. Canada.” set off alarms in my head. She said her husband had moved her to a new city and wanted to sever all ties with her family. 1 hope she will read the following precautions from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Predictors of Domestic Violence 1. Did he grow up in a violent family? People who grow up in families where they have been abused as children, or where one parent beau the other, have grown up learn­ ing that violence is normal behavior. 2. Does he tend to use force or violence to "solve” his problems? A young man who has a criminal record for violence, who gcu into fighu. or who likes to act tough is likely to act the same way with his wife and children. Does he have a quick temper? Does he overreact to little problems and frustration? Is he cruel to animals? Docs he punch walls or throw things when he’s up­ set? Any of these behaviors may be a sign of a person who will work out bad feelings with violence. 3. Docs he abuse alcohol or other drugs? There is a strong link between violence and problems with drugs and alcohol. Be alert to possible drinking or drug problems, par­ ticularly if he refuses to admit that he has a problem, or refuses to get help. Do not think that you can change him. 4. Does he have strong traditional ideas about what a man should be and what a woman should be? Docs he think a woman should slay at home, take care of her hus­ band, and follow his wishes and orders? 5. Is he jealous of your other relation­ ships - not just with other men that you may know - but also with your women friends and your family? Does he keep tabs on you? Does he want to know where you are at all times? Does he want you with him all of the lime? 6. Does he have j^ccss to guns, knives or other lethal instruments? Does he talk ot gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on All real eiute adveruunf in this news­ paper is subject io the Fair Housing Act and ibc Michigan Civil Rights Act which coUcctiveiy make it illegal to advertise "any preference. Iimiuflon or discommaiion based on nee. color, reli­ gion. sea. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such prefer­ ence. limitation or discrimination ~ Familial status includes children under the age of 11 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of ch.ldren under IH Thu newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is tn viotalion of *^e law Our readers are hereby informed that al! dwellings' advertised in this newspaper are amiable on an equal c'pportu*..ty basis To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Censer at 616-4512980 The HLD toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800 92' March 13. 2003. Said premises are situated in City ol Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 289 OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HAST­ INGS; THENCE NORTH 8 RODS: THENCE WEST 4 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 8 ROOS. THENCE EAST 4 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SECTION 18. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. A P.N f 08-055-001-102-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 30. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. ("MERS") Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (3/6) Unwed wife Dear Annie: I’m 18 years old and live with my boyfriend. "Ted.’’ I moved into his apartment after my high school graduation, and have been with him and his young daughter ever since. Our relationship is good, but I want to move out. I tried attending college classes last se­ mester. but it was too taxing, mentally and physically. 1 don't feci ready to take care of an apartment, keep up a full-time relation­ ship. play mother io a young child and go to college, even part time. I told Ted I would be moving to a dorm room over the sum­ mer. He exploded into a rage, insisting that I didn’t love him and that I was “giving up" on our relationship. Am I abandoning him as he claims? The dorm rooms arc less than 10 minutes away, and I can sec Ted often. 1 love him dearly and don't want to end it. but must I live with him in order for us to stay together? Unwed Housewife in Colorado. Dear Housewife: You arc a convenient baby-sitter and housekeeper for Ted, and naturally, he doesn't want to give that up. If he truly loves you, however, be will want is best for YOU - and that means getting a college education. You are too young to be saddled with all this responsibility, and it is obvious you are becoming resentful. Move out as soon as possible, and don’t let Ted pressure you into returning. If you have developed a close relationship with his daughter, ex­ plain to her why you are leaving, and make an effort to call and sec her when you can. As for Ted, he sounds a bit controlling. Are you sure you want him? Dirty reason using them against people or threaten to use them to get even? 7. Docs he expect you to follow his or­ ders or advice? Docs he become angry if you do not fulfill his wishes or if you can­ not anticipate what he wants? 8. Does he go through extreme highs and lows, almost as though he is two different people? Is he extremely kind one time and extremely cruel at another time? 9. When he gets angry, do you fear him? Do you find that not making him angry has become a major part of your life? Do you do what he wants you to do, rather than what you want to do? 10. Does he treat you roughly? Docs be physically force you to do what you do not want to do? Please tell Winnipeg to pay attention to these signs. - Diane Gagnon, Dispatcher, University of Vermont Police Services. Dear Diane Gagnon: Thank you for send­ ing us such excellent information. Any woman (or man) whose partner displays one or more of these signs should consider getting help or getting out. For more infor­ mation, contact the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence at www.ncadv.org. Those who need more im­ mediate help can call the hotline at 1-800799- SAFE (1-800-799-7233) (TDD: I800- 787-3224). Dear Annie: How do you tell someone the reason you do not visit is because you cannot stand the smell or the dirtiness of their house? My sister is in her 30s, lives with her boyfriend, and they have no chil­ dren. There is no reason they cannot keep a clean home. The dishes arc always on the counter, the cat litter box (always full) is in the kitchen for the world to sec, and the garbage stinks. Whenever we’ve had a family dinner there, I have endured it, but it’s hard. My son is getting married in two months, and I am loo embarrassed to bring my new daughter-in-law into that dump. I suggested having future holiday dinners at a restau­ rant. but my sister flatly refuses. What can 1 do? - Sis in Winston-Salem, N.C. Dear N.C.: She’s your sister. Tell her the truth. Say, “Sis, I love you dearly, but I am extremely uncomfortable in your home. Seeing the litter box in the kitchen makes my stomach turn, and I’m sure you have no idea how the odor from the garbage perme­ ates the house. Can you please have the next family dinner at my place or in a restaurant?” She isn’t going to be too happy to hear it, but you can’t continue avoiding her and holding your nose. Might as well get it over with. Red Cross plans to manage blood supply Dear Annie: Last year, a family member died, and I look it very hard. A friend sug­ gested I take an antidepressant, and my doctor prescribed one on a short-term basis. While researching the medication, I discov­ ered that the symptoms of depression per­ fectly described my mother-in-law, sister­ in-law, husband and daughter. I also learned that some forms of depression can be hereditary. When 1 told my husband, he spoke to his doctor about an antidepressant. What a dif­ ferent it has made’ He seldom has mood swings, his paranoia is gone, and he is 19. 2001. and recorded on April 27,2001. in Instrument Number HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND 23/100 DOL­ PINE LAKE * GUERNSEY LAKE - BIC CEDARl by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar As the United Slates prepares for possi­ ble war with Iraq, the American Red Cross Blood Services is gearing up to respond to and manage an increased interest in donat­ ing blood. Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. has stated that the Red Cross will work with other members of the blood banking community to meet the blood needs of civilians and military per­ sonnel as situations arise. In the event of war, the Red Cross will manage the blood supply and blood collec­ tions according to both patient need and the capacity to collect, process, test and store blood and blood products. "Experience has shown that donor re­ sponse to events like 9/11 can overwhelm need and capacity." says Fred Stems, Chief Executive Officer in the Great Lakes Blood Services Region. “We need to remain con­ tinually vigilant to ensure we remain good stewards of our nation’s blood supply.” For the lime being, the Red Cross is urg­ ing donors to make an appointment to give blood in the coming weeks and months. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh al least 110 pounds, and be in good general health. The process of giving blood takes about an hour. For more infor­ mation on donor room or blood drive near you. call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. Good drugs much happier. My husband told everyone in his family that he wished he’d been on medication years ago. Please urge your readers who are depressed, or whose family members may be depressed, to consider talking to their doctor about antidepressants. - His Loving Wife Dear Loving Wife: We’ve a’ready said it, but wc appreciate the confirmation. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox® attbi.com, or write to:Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwxreators£om. Copyright 2003 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.February 13. 2003 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Fitzgerald Grand Army of the Republic 125 (Part V) The Grand Army of the Republic was or­ ganized by Dr. Benjamin F. Stephenson of Decatur, III. on April 6. 1866. By 1883, when Fitzgerald G.AR. Post 125 was orga­ nized in Hastings, Michigan, there was a country wide, membership of 215,446. Its purpose was to honor the men who had fought and- who had given their lives for their country during the Civil War 1861­ 1365. They pledged to look after each other, and the children and widows of fel­ low veterans. They formed strong lobbies and a significant voting body. They held re­ unions at local, state and national levels to bond together more closely. They worked hard to get hospital and soldiers homes built for their fellow veterans. Fitzgerald GAE. Post roster continues: Lewis S. Goshom, age 66; birthplace, Crawford, Ind.; residence, Hastings. Re­ tired. Entered service Aug. 14, 1862 as a Private, Co. D, 7 Michigan Cavalry. Dis­ charged Dec. 15, 1865 as Corporal, Co. D, 7 Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, expiration of term. Mustered into G.A.R. Sept. 23,1911. D. H. Grow, age 69; bom in Township of Batavia, Branch County, Mich. Enlisted as Private, Co. E, Michigan Infantry, January 15, 1862. Discharged by order of War De­ partment for disability July 25,1862. Reen­ listed in Co. C, 10 Michigan Cavalry as a Private Aug. 12, 1863. Discharged as 1st Duty Sergeant, Co. M. 10 Michigan Volun­ teer Cavalry by general orders. Cause, ex­ piration of time at Memphis, Tenn. Nov. 11. 1865. Principal engagements. Carter’s Sta­ tion, April 25. 1864; Greenville. March 28, 1864; Kingsport June 16, 1846; Blue Spring Gap. Aug. 23. 1864; Greenville. Sept. 4, 16, when he received a wound in the left deg. When Confederate General John H. Morgan was killed. Martinsburg. Sept. 29,1864. Strawberry Plains. Nov. 15, 1864; Wvthville, Dec. 15, 1864; Christian berg. Virginia, Apri^4, 1865; Martinville, Virginia, April 8, 1865; High Point, North Carolina. April 10. 1865; Saulsberg, North Carolina, April 12, 1865. Transferred from Allendale Post to Fitzgerald Post 125 GJK JI. Dec. 28.1907. N. E. Glarenson, age 48; birthplace, Michigan; residence. Hope Township. Farmer. Entered service Nov. 22, 1861 as a Private, Co. M. 7 Michigan Cavalry. Dis­ charged Aug. 30, 1865 as a Private, Co. M, 4 Michigan Cavalry. Cause, expired time. Mustered into G.A.R. Aug. 16, 1884. Dropped Dec. 27, 1890. Reinstated. Died. George W. Huling, age 39; birthplace, Michigan; residence. Hastings. Farmer. En­ tered service Aug. 15, 1864 as a Private in Co. D, 3 Michigan Infantry. Discharged May 20. 1865 as a Private in Co. D, 3 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, general order of War Department. Mustered into G.AJ1. April 11, 1883. Dropped Jan. 24.1885. Reinstated June 30, 1886. William F. Hicks, age 43; birthplace, ~State of New York; residence, Hastings, Mich. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 11, 1862 as a Private in Co. D, 24 Michigan In­ fantry. Discharged March 24, 1863 as a Corporal, Co. D, 24 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, gunshot wound. Mus­ tered in to G.AR. on Aug. 25, 1883. Sus­ pended Dec. 3, 1893. Reinstated Oct. 24, 1896. Dropped again and reinstated Oct. 18.1913. Died April 2,1912. William A. Hazon. age 48; birthplace. State of Ohio; re*JJ Hastings. Me­ chanic. Entered se jg. 30, 1862 as a Private, Co. C. 19 tv.^nigan Engineers and Mechanics. Discharged June 6. 1863 as a Private, Co. C, 1 Michigan Angoras and Mechanics. Cause of discharge, general or­ der of War Department. Mustered into G.AR. Aug. 11. 1883. Dropped May 22. 1897. Died. Henry Houghtlain, age 48; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 28.1861 as a Private, Co. I, Merrills Cavalry. Discharged Sept. 4, 1865 as a Lieutenant Co. L, 8 Michigan Cavalry. Cause, expiration of lime. Mus­ tered into GjA.R. Oct. 4, 1883. Dropped Dec. 27,1890 and reinstated in 1890. Died Sept. 8.1897 John Hine, age 58; birthplace. New York: residence. Hope Township. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 24,1864 as a Private in Co D. 3 Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 3, 1865 as a Private, Co. D, 3 Michigan In­ fantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered in G.AJI. Dec. 22, 1883. Honorably discharged Oct. 20, 1884. Charles A. Hendershott, age 44; birth­ place, State of Pennsylvania; residence, Baltimore. Farmer. Entered service Jan. 29. 1862 as a Private in Co. E, Light Artillery. Discharged June 10. 1863 as a Private in Co. O. 8 Michigan Cavalry. Cause of dis charge. General Order No. 83, War Depart­ ment. Mustered into GA JI. Nov. 1883. Dropped Dec. 12, 1903. Reinstated Nov. 15.1913. E. M. H innman, age 52; birthplace, Ohio; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered ser­ vice Aug. 6, 1862 as a Sergeant Co. E. 3 Michigan Infantry. Discharged May 25. 1866 as Sergeant in Co. E. 3 Michigan In­ fantry. Cause: General Order No. 89, De­ partment of War. Mustered in G A JR. Dec. 8,1883. James B. Huies, age 41; birthplace, Ohio; residence, Bahimore Township. Farmer. Entered service July 24,1862 as a Corporal in Co. C, 21 Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 19, 1865 as a Corporal in Co. C. 31 Michigan Infantry Cause of discharge, general orders of the War Department. Mustered in GA.R. Dec. 22, 1883. Dropped. Reinstated Dec. 30, 1886. Adolphus Hopkins, age 35; birthplace. Michigan; residence, Castleton. Farmer. Entered service Jan. 11,1864 as Sergeant in Co. M, 11 Michigan Cavalry. Discharged June 27, 1865 as a Private in Co. M. 11 Michigan Cavalry. Discharged June 27, 1865. Cause, general order of the War De­ partment. Mustered into GAJl. June 14, 1884. Dropped Dec. 12,1913. • Ferando Hopkins, age 57; birthplace. Yp­ silanti. Mich.; residence. Hastings. Laborer. Entered service March 23. 1864 as a Pri­ vate. Co.. K. 191. Pennsylvania Volunteers. Discharged June 24. 1865 as a Private in Co. K. 191. Pennsylvania Volunteers. Cause of discharge, end of war. Mustered into GA.R. Dec. 14. 1897. Dropped Dec. 31. 1902. William H. Hendershott, age 45; birth­ place. Pennsylvania; residence. Baltimore Township. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 1. 1864 as Private in Co. L. 8 Michigan Cav­ alry. Discharged June 17. 1865 as a Private in Co. L. 8 Michigan Cavalry. Cause of dis­ charge. general order. Mustered into G A.R. Sept. 11. 1886. Dropped Dec. 27. 1890. William H. Hoffman, age 41; birthplace. Sandusky County. Ohio; residence, Hast­ ings. Tinner. Entered service Aug. 14,1862 as Private in Co. A. 111 Ohio Infantry. Dis­ charged June 27, 1865 as Corporal, Co. A, 111 Ohio Infantry. Cause of discharge, ex­ piration of lime. Mustered into GA JI. Jan, 29. 1887. Dropped June 17. 1899. Daniel Haskins, age 63; birthplace. New York state; residence, Grand Rapids, Mich. Laborer. Entered service Feb. 14 as a Pri­ vate in Co. A. New Third, Michigan In­ fantry. Discharged July 22. 1865 as a Pri­ vate in Co. A. New 3 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, general order. Mus­ tered into GA Ji. Oct. 22, 1887. Dropped lune 19. 1897. Died Oct. 1.1903. Ficdric M. Hart, age 46; birthplace un­ known; residence, Hastings. Laborer. En­ tered service Oct. 19, 1862 as a Private in Co. R, 6 Michigan Cavalry. Discharged May 15, 1865 as a Private it. Co. R, 6 Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, dis­ ability. Mustered into GAJt. Oct. 19, 1889. Dropped. Reinstated Feb. 8,1913. Thomas Heney, age 62; birthplace, Ire­ land; residence. Rutland Township. Fanner. Entered service Dec. 24, 1863 as a Private, Co. C, 1st Michigan Engineers and Me­ chanics. Discharged Sept. 22,1865 as a Pri­ vate. Co. C, 1 Michigan Engineer and Me­ chanics. Cause of discharge. Government Order No. 63. Mustered into GAJt. Jan. 24.1891. Died Jan. 29.1911. J. E. House, age 57; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Carpenter. En­ tered service Nov. 1864 as a Private, Co. 1, 11 Michigan Cavalry. Discharged May 18, 1865 as Private, Co. I, 11 Michigan Cav­ alry. Mustered into GAJt. April 4, 1892. Died April 10,1898. John W. Hendrick, age 67; birthplace. New York; residence, Rutland Township. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 24,1861 as a Private in Co. H. 13 Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 8.1865 as a Private in Co. II 13 Michigan Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge. general order the War Depart­ ment. Mustered into GAJt. on Dec. 22, 1894. Dropped Dec. 30, 1899. Dexter Hunt, age unknown; birthplace, Michigan; residence, Hastings. Farmer. En­ tered service Aug. 1862 as a Private in Co. C, 20 Michigan Infantry. Discharged Aug. 1865 as a Private in Co. C, 20 Michigan In­ fantry. Cause of discharge, disability. Mus­ tered into GAJt. Jan. 28. 1911. George W. Ingram, age 55; birthplace, Irving, Mich.; residence, Irving Township. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 26,1864 as a Wagoner, Co. A, 1st Michigan. Discharged June 3. 1865 as a Private. Co. F, 1st Michi­ gan S.S Cause, General Order No. 22 from War Department. Mustered into GAJt. Feb. 29. 1896. James D. Irvin, age 64; birthplace, Os­ wego County, New York; residence, Balti­ more Township. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 9.1862 as a Corporal, Co. K, 113 Illi­ nois Infantry. Discharged Jan. 15, 1863, as a Corporal in Co. K, 113 Illinois Infantry. Cause, General Order No. 36 of the War Department. Mustered into GAJt. Aug. 16, 1884. Dropped June 30. 1885. Reinstated June 18.1886. Transferred June 21,1886. H. Ickes, age 56; birthplace, Bedford, Pennsylvania; residence, Hastings. Fanner. Entered service May 2,1864 as a Private in Cover from the program of the 34th National Encampment 1906. Co. K, 169 Ohio N. G. Discharged Sept. 4, 1864 as a Private, Co- K, 169 Ohio N. G. Cause of discharge, expiration of term. Mustered into GA.R. April 9, 1881. Died Feb. 13.1899. Hiram Jones, age 45; birthplace. Michi­ gan; residence, Hastings. Painter. Entered service Dec. 24,1863 as a Private, Co. C, 1 Michigan, Engineers and Mechanics. Dis­ charged Sept. 22,1865 as a Private, Co. C, 1 Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 63. Mustered into GA.R. May 26, 1883. Dropped June 30,1893. Reinstated Jan. 20. 1894. Died Aug. 30, 1910. Jesse Jordan, age 43; birthplace, Michi­ gan; residence. Woodland. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 12,1862 as a Private Co. 1,25 Michigan Infantry. Discharged Dec. 5, 1864,2nd Lt. Co. 1,26, Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, disability. Mustered into GAJL Oct. 4, 1883. Honorably dis­ charged Oct. 20, 1884. Transferred to Mauch GAJt. Post, Woodland. (Continued next week.) Fitness, fun and fund-raising Third-graders at Central Elementary, under the direction ol Cindy Robinette, took part recently in a specia' ‘Get Fit" day. The children exercised continuously for two hours by going from station to station and doing an assortment of physical activities. Students collected donations and made their contributions to the local Big Brothers-Big Sisters program. 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Rodney Todd or Tony Larson at 269-945-6388 or 800-813-1747 Right across from Hastings Post Office �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 13. 2003 Saxons do what it takes to win O-K Gold mat title by David T. Young Editor Hastings wasn’t supposed to repeat as O­ K Gold Conference wrestling champion this year. But it did. Coach Mike Goggins lost eight starters from last year's title-winning unit and the Saxons weren't mentioned as the favorite when the season started. They won their first six league dual meets and then lost to Cedar Springs to go into last Saturday's OK Gold meet in second place. They needed a minor miracle to pull off a second straight crown. And they got it. Hastings won the meet at Wayland with 182 team points. Because Spana was sec­ ond with 178 and Cedar Springs fell to third w ith 143. the Saxons emerged as the unlikely champions. "Losing the kids we did after last year we're very pleased with what we have ac­ complished." said Goggins. "We did this on the strength of our overall team, from top to bottom. We have 14 kids wc knew who could place in all 14 weight classes." The coach was only four short off the mark. The Saxons had 1(1 wrestlers win medals. with seven making it to the final round. Winning the league trophy was particu­ larly satisfy ing after Hastings had dropped a tough 33-30 dual meet decision Wednes­ day. Feb. 5. at Cedar Springs and fallen to second in the dual meet standings. "It came down to the last match in overtime." he said. "But felt like we could come in (Saturday » and win it. Only two Saxons. Chad Ferguson (125 pounds) and Scott Redman (145) claimed individual conference championships, but five teammates were runners-up and three others took thirds io pile up the. team points. Chad Ferguson defeated Wyoming Park's Kevin Mix in a 12-4 major decision in the final round. He recorded a 31-second pin in his first round match and had another fall in the semifinals. Ferguson, who recently joined the elite career 100-viclory club. huAdcd into this week’s districts with a season record of 36­ 7. Redman boosted his record to 38-6 with a forfeit, a p.n and then a convincing 14-2 victory in the finals over Chris Carrow of Sparta. Finishing in second place were Matt Lip­ straw (14(1). Andrew Ferguson (160). Dan Blair (171). R. J. Morgan (103) and Tom Rowse (130). Goggins said Andrew Ferguson is a good prototype of the kind of efforts Hastings' wrestlers put in this season. A first-year wrestler, he sported a 29-14 record after his runner-up finish in the league. He scored two pins before losing 10-5 to Corey Kilmartin of Caledonia in the title match. Lipstraw took a tough 7-1 decision over Angel Castillo of Caledonia in the opening round and then secured a pin in the semifi- Caledonia Fighting Scot Robert LaFountain (bottom) couldn’t fight his way out of the grasp of Hastings' Scott Redman (top). Redman went on to win the 145- pound weight class at the O-K Gold Tournament last Saturday. (Photo by Dan Goggins) nals before losing 10-5 to Kyle VanderHyde of Sparta. He pushed his season re­ cord to 30-13 in the process. Blair, now 27-11. had a forfeit and a pin before losing 15-0 to Wyoming Park's Jim Lewis in the championship round. Morgan breezed in his first two rounds with an 18-sccond pin and a 20-4 technical fall, but then was upset in the finals by Way land's Jeremiah Acton. 14-10. Rowse. w ho finished the day at 23-9. lost in a major decision 10-0 in the finals to Sparta’s Jason Brew. Before that, he had won by pin and in an 8-3 decision. Three Saxons won their consolation final matches to finish third. Ryan Ferguson won by injury default over Aaron Wicrkz of Wayland in the con­ solation finals. His other two victories were by 17-2 and 4-3 decisions, hiking his re­ cord to 35-9. Jake Armour moved to 29-13 after win­ ning by pins of 28 seconds and 4:48 and fi­ nally a 15-4 major decision. Hastings' Jake Armour (top) won his way to a third place medal Saturday at the O-K Gold tournament with two pins and a major decision. (Photo by Dan Goggins) Jett Allen eked out a 5-4 squeaker over Saxon R.J. Morgan (right) swept into the finals with a quick pin and a technical fall at last Saturday's O-K Gold Tournament, but was corralled by Wayland's Jeremiah Acton (left) in the 103 t.nal, (Photo by Dan Goggins) Hey kid, I’ve got a reporting job open . Innumerable numbers of children have heard this answer to this question: “Why don’t wc get a dishwasher?" • "That’s what we have you for." There arc many great uses for kids. Entertainment being far and away my favorite. But I found another great one Tuesday at Page Elementary School in Middleville. They’d make great reporters. Or at least interviewers. Maybe tbeir listening skills ar­ en't always up to par. but the questions arc magnificent. To promote the baseball and softball programs at TK, the varsity coaches arc running clinics in the month of March. And to promote interest in the clinics, they decided to have presentations at the district elementary schools. With a very special guest. West Michigan Whitecaps Manager Phil Regan. Regan talked about living out drcams. How he was told to forget about a life in base­ ball. “No one from Wayland’s ever been in the major leagues. How do you think you’re going to do it." Well he did. playing in one World Scries with the Dodgers, and coach­ ing in one with them as well. Then he rattled through a list of highlights in his career. Seeing Cal Ripkeh break Lou Gcrigh's record. Wade Boggs getting hit No. 3000. Mark McGwire’s 62nd. and Roger Clemens and Kerry Wood each striking out 20 opponents. . All those guys were kids once. That doesn’t mean everyone will someday be winning an arbitration hearing to bump their salary up into the high six-figures, but he wanted the kids to remember to drcam. Amazing to me. the biggest “wow"’s he got out of the kids was when he said. “There could be a president in this room right now." That was quite a jolt. I’ve heard people say. "Imagine if people talked about politics the way they talk about sports." Could this be the beginnings? Don't count on it. That was the biggest shock of the day. but not the highlight. After the feel good, "throw ing the ball off the barn wall” story, a tiny hand came up and asked Regan "Did you eve. meet Babe Ruth?" "No." responded Regan, “but I did pilch against Ted Williams." Suprisingly. even with The Kid and his kids in the news for the last year, none of the kids seemed too ex­ cited by the greatest hitter who ever lived. Maybe not suprisingly. Regan didn't ask for questions in the second session. Sometimes the kids wrangled facts from him with questions that seemed to be going in another direction. One student wondered whether or not Whitecaps hit home runs. Regan responded w ith the stats for Juan Tejada, a star he expects to sec with the Tigers someday. He hit about 12 home runs last season in Grand Rapids. But then Regan added that the fences arc going to be coming in at Fifth Third Ballpark this summer. A test run for Comerica? Let's hope not. Long iivc the triple. Even more than Babe Ruth. Ted Williams or Juan Tejada, there was one name that brought all the fourth and fifth grade cars forward. Sammy Sosa. Regan had an answer for everything. He told the kids how. while Regan was coach­ ing in the Dominican Republic. Sammy came up to talk to him about quitting baseball. Apparently Sammy couldn’t afford a ride across the island to make it to games and practices. Regan went home with Sosa to a»small one room home, and together they worked out a way to keep the slugger in the game. Then Regan told them how just a few years later he went to visit Sammy in Chicago. In a S2 million dollar apartment. The kids were just kind of sitting and listening. "Like where Oprah lives." said Regan "Oooh." went the kids. Now that's a success story." quipped Regan. So what started out as a infomercial about baseball and softball, turned into "live your drcams." You could be president. Or just as goo f, you too can be like Oprah. l ylcr Plew of Sparta in the consolation fi­ nals. He won by 11 -3 and 6-4 decisions earlier in the tournament. He finished the day with a 28-16 season record. Vikes must share title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After sweeping through an undefeated league season, the Vikings ran out of gas a little last Saturday, and it cost them half of the Capital Circuit crown. Mason took the top spot at the Capital Circuit league tourney, finishing 32.5 points ahead of the host Vikings. The Vikes share the league title for the second straight year, but got to kiss the league trophy for the fourth straight time. Lakewood had four first place finishers, but the Bulldogs had six. And the Bulldogs built their advantage well before the final round. "Mason came to wrestle," said Viking Coach Bob Veitch. Lakewood was still re­ covering a little from an illness that swept through the team, leaving eight starters out of their 66-21 win over Lumen Christi in the regular season finale. Mason finished the league season at 5-1 with their only loss coming to the Vikes. and had wrestlers place in 13 of the 14 weight classes at the finale. Lake wood placed 12 wrestlers. The Vikes took three of five final round matches where they went head-to-head with the Bulldogs. Nathan Shoup at 145 and Tom Pett at 152 both won champion­ ship round matches over Mason opponents to take first place medals. Ryan King won the 125-pound championship with an 11-6 decision over Brenden Finch of Mason. At 140 Joel Rozcboom of Mason topped Lakewood’s Brandon Carpenter 6-1 in the final. Another Bulldog final victory came at 189, where Tom McDiarmid downed Lake­ wood’s Matt Stowell. Juddy Wierckz at 275 was the lone Vi­ king to win a championship without going through an opponent from Mason. He scored a pin over Kyle Fleck of Northwest in the final round. Vikings finishing in third place were Nicky Harmer at 103, Scott Blocher 112, Evan Terry 119. Jeff Vander Boon 135. Alex Phillips at 160 and Eddie Phillips at 171 each finished in fourth place. Mason finished the tournament with 243.5 points followed by Lakewood with 2J1. Eaton Rapids 155.5. Jackson North­ west 150. Charlotte 104. Okemos 62.5. and Lumen Christi 35. In the overall league standings Eaton Rapids finished third. Northwest fourth. Charlotte and Okemos tied in fifth place, followed by Lumen Christi in seventh. Viking Evan Terry nears a second round pin in the 119 consolation final at last Saturday's Capital Circuit clash. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Nicky Harmer kept her Oriole oppo­ nent down for most of the 103 consola­ For the fourth straight year the Lakewood varsity wrestling team got the tion final at Lakewood. Her 9-2 win put chance to pose for a “grip and grin" photograph with the Capital Circuit hardware, her in third place at the Capital Circuit but Mason topped the Vikes at the conference tourney to share some of the tourney (Photo by Brett Bremer) spotlight. (Photo by Helen Mudry) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 13. 2003 - Page 11 TK mat men celebrate 13th straight by Brett Bremer Sports Editor When TK varsity wrestling coach Tom Lehman asked the other O-K Blue coaches whether or not his Trojans would be missed, now that the leagues arc rearrang­ ing. the answer was a resounding "No". “We wanted to make sure that they’d re­ member us.” said Lehman after the Trojans took their 14th straight O-K Blue title last Saturday in Middleville. The Trojans won 14 of the last 15 titles in the league. TK had an outstanding day placing 13 of The Trojan grapplers gritted their teeth and wrestled their way to a 13th straight O-K Blue title last Saturday. TK’s Alec Belson (top) was one of 13 Trojans to place at the meet, finishing third at 215. (Photo by Brett Bremer) its 14 wrestlers in one of the top three spots. The Trojans had five first place fin­ ishes. That mark was equaled by jhe Ham­ ilton Hawkeyes who took the second spot a: the conference tourney, but finished 43.5 points behind the host Trojans. Mike McKeown. Pat McKeown. Kyle Fletkc, Andrew Reeder, and Kalani Garber were the Trojan s individual league cham­ pions. Mike McKeown, at 125. topped Curtis Crane of Godwin with a 4-0 decision in the final round, after picking up a pin over Ha­ milton's Tim Harrell in the second round. At 135. Pat McKeow n scored pins in his only two matches of the day. including put­ ting Byron Center's Brent Mencarelli on his br.cX 2:25 into the weight class final. Kyk Fletkc had to wrestle his way through three opponents at 140. topping Byron's Tyler Rietsema in the first round 20-4 for a technical fall victory. Fletkc then pinned Hamilton's Charlie Kalkman in the second round, before finishing the day with a 7-2 decision over Belding's Ben Blasius. Andrew Reeder edged his way through three decisions en route to taking the 160pound title. An 8-4 decision in the final over Hamilton's Craig Wilson gave Reeder the title. Reeder opened the day with a 2-1 win over Belding's Ryan Rittenburgh. then made things a little easier with a 7-0 win over Byron’s Rick Taylor. Die Trojans’ fifth championship of the day came from Kalani Garber at 171, who also eked out three decisions for the flight title. In the opening round Garber won 7-3 over Hamilton’s Casey Mulder, then topped Godwin’s Rick Ortiz in the second round 6-5. In the final Garber took care of Coopersville's Dustin Rykc 7-2. TK had three second place finishers. Tom Winright. Daync Fletkc. and Phil Cor­ son. Winright benefited from a first round forfeit, then pinned his second round oppo­ nent to reach the 103-pcund finals. DSyne Fletkc earned a bye. the:, numped off Hamilton's Kyle Williamson 10-6. be­ fore falling 11-2 to Byron’s Matt Cramer in the 152-pound final. Corson scored a first round major deci­ sion. thpn edged Belding’s Ryan Wilcos 3­ I in the semi’s, before being downed 9-5 by a late flurry from Hamilton’s Duane Kamps in the 189-pound final. Five other Trojans finished in third place, by sweeping through the consolation round. Matt Potter (275). Mike Gurski (119). Steve Allen (130). Shane Shepherd (145). and Alec Belson (215). TK finished the day with 221.5 team points followed by Hamilton with 178. Belding 1253. Coopersville 120.5. Godwin Heights 107. Rogers 915. and Bxron Cen­ ter 81.5. Lehman said that the team would have a little over a day to celebrate its league title. 'When wc start on Monday I'm gonna tell them that it doesn't make, any difference what you did on Saturday. It's what you do on Wednesday." Wednesday the Trojans headed to Alle­ gan. for team districts with Caledonia. Al­ legan. and Wayland. Saturday begins the Individual State tournament. with districts al Lowell. Lakewood grapplers move on at the expense of the Saxons by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Two conference champions in one three team district. One team's season had to come to an early end. and the Lakewood varsity wrestling squad took care of busi­ nesses against the host Saxons on Wednes­ day night. Everyone expected a tight match, but the Vikings just kept pulling away en route to a a face off with the defending Division II state champs from Lowell. “Hopefully Lowell will come in a little sick or something." said Veitch. The Saxons easily won the night’s open­ ing match. 64-18 over Ionia, and let some fresh faces get some time in the spotlight. Cody White (171). Heath VanBelkum (215). Armour (275). Chad Ferguson (125). Richard Harper (130). and Ryan Ferguson 43-15 victors in the Division II District fi- (135) all scored pins in the win. nalc. "Our kids wrestled great tonight." said Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch. “Hastings wrestled a little flat. He's got a better team than the score produced." said Veitch of Hastings Coach Mike Goggins. “Three of our kids lost to people they’d beaten before.” taid Goggins, “Lakewood came ready to wrestle. They oulwrestlcd us. and they deserved to win.” The match started at 189. and both coaches agreed that it favored the Vikings. “The weight draw helped us. Wc knew wc could use our upper weights to help get the tempo going." said Veitch. “I thought thcrc’d be a lol of tight matches. And I’ve said there's nothing more important than tempo in duals." “We’d have liked to have started at a dif­ ferent spot." said Goggins. “But that’s the way it is." Hastings was forced to choose early how to use its heavy weights, and it worked out in favor of the Vikes as they jumped out to a 12-0 lead after the top three weight classes. Geoff O'Donnell started off the night by pinning Saxon B.J. Donnini 43 seconds into the 189-pound match. The win pushed O’Donnell’s season record to 23-8. In the 215 match Alan O’Donnell. 15-0 on the season for Lakewood, scored five third period points to get past the Saxons Nick Storm 9-5. Veitch showed a lot of faith in his heavy­ weight Juddy Wierckz, when he told Wierckz to let Jake Armour go with the match lied in the third period. Armour took a 6-5 lead, but Wierckz scored a take down with 20 seconds left to win 7-6. Hastings got on the board at 103 when R.J. Morgan pinned Lakewood’s Justin Gillons at-3:29. but the Vikes took the next two weight classes to go up 21-6. "The tempo turned a little after the 103 match." said Veitch, "but after a while the crowd went flat. When the crowd goes flat you can brat people." Scotty Blocher scored a pin at 112 for Lakewood. and Evan Terry pulled out a 9-2 decision over Jeff Allen at 119. Chad Ferguson tried to get thing going for the home team with a nine five win at 125 over Lakewood's Ryan King. But from there it was all Lakewood as Mike Ketchum (130). Jeff Vander Boon (135). Brandon Carpenter (140). Tommy Pelt (152). and Matt Stowell (171) all won decisions, and the Vikings got a pin from Nathan Shoup at 145. Carpenter’s victory, which moved his season record to 30-5. was a 8-0 major de­ cision over Saxon Matt Lipstraw Pelt’s win kept his record this season perfect at 19-0. ?Xnd Viking Nathan Shoup improved his mark this winter up to 30 wins and just 4 losses. The Saxons only other winner on the night was Andrew Ferguson, who scored a pin 1:44 into his match at 160. Lakewood moves onto regionals next Wednesday at Ionia, where they could have Andrew Ferguson (16U). Nick Storm (189). Morgan (103). and Tim Bowerman (112) all took victories against Bulldog voids. Jeff Allen was the lone Saxon to stay on the mat for six full minutes against Ionia. He scored a 13-4 major decision in the 119pound match. Individual Districts for each team arc Saturday at Lowell. There they will also be joined by wrestlers from Caledonia, East Grand Rapids. G.R. Catholic Central. G.R Central. G R Christian. Creston. Kcnowa Hills, Unity Christian. Lowell, Middleville, Wayland. and'Wyoming Park. It's been a familiar sight to see the Trojans huddled around an O-K Blue conference trophy. TK has won 14 of the last 15 league titles. (Photo by Brett Bremer) You know the area. How about the area code? There’s a new one. A new 269 area code has been added to southwestern Michigan. And that will change the way you dial. There's a re* v 269 area code tor the counties d AHegan, Barry. Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren The 616 area code hasn’t changed in Coopersville, Grand Haven. Grand Rapids. Greenville, Holland, Ionia, Lake Odessa and Lowell Refer to the chart on the nght to see it your exchange has changed. This means eve ryone wd have to rial the area code ♦ the seven-digit number when caHmg from area code 616 to area code 269 and from the 269 area code to the 616 area code. Wly the change? To accommodate the growing need tor new residential and business telephone numbers in southwestern Michigan. Al local cans made within the 616 and 269 area codes can still be dated with the seven-digit telephone numbers. However, as of February 15.2003. cafe from area code 616 to area code 269 and from the 269 area code to the 616 area code wifl require the area code ♦ the seven-dgit number. If you forget a receding will remind you to dal correctly. Please note that dating 911 and 411 stays the same. Rates are not changing — a local call is still a local call and a long distance call is stiU a long distance cjH. Remember: Use the area code + the seven-digit number. Beginning February 15. 2003, you’ll need to dial all ten digits when placing a call from area code 616 to area code 269 and from the 269 area code to the 616 are?, ode tn order to complete your calls. Upoate your contacts and information. Be sure to update your business stationery, packaging. advertising and personal phone book with ten digits, if necessary. Reprogram your automatic dialing equipment to incorporate ten digits. If necessary. These may include fax machines. Internet dial-up numbers, alarm circuits, speed dialers and cell phones. If you have any questions about the new area code, call us toll-free at 1 800 483-4000 (residential) or 1 800 483-5000 (business), or visit www.verixon.com/sreacodes. If you have any questions regarding your wireless service, please contact your wireless provider. verizon Make progress every day �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 13.2003 DK wrestlers third after tourney tie One more escape, like this from Dettoris Aaron acnanhom (left) would have tied up the 215 finals of the KVA tourney, but Schallhorn came up just short. 3-2. against Pennfield s Josh Goheen (right). (Photo by Brett Bremer) FEATURED PROPERTY OF THE WEEK MOTIVATED SELLER SLASHES PRICES Mxa H in WE 725 I’ PARCELF PARCELG । ACRES 8.11 ACRES by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Just one more point. One more point would have pul the Del­ Ion Kellogg varsity wrestling team in a sec­ ond place tic in the Kalamazoo Valley As­ sociation. Instead Delton got a lie for sec­ ond at the conference tournament with Paw Paw. and finished third overall in the league standings. Pennfield ran away with the KVA cham­ pionship last Friday in its own gym. Delton and Paw Paw were lied w ith 116 points in second place, behind Pennfield’s 208. Delton managed to place nine wrestlers at the tourney and had two flight champi­ ons. Jimmy Sweat (160) and Dustin Mor­ gan (189). Sweat pushed his season record to 38-3 by knocking off Galesburg’s Justin Nelson in the opening round. Then Sweat routed Paw Paw’s Sean Szckely in the final 11-3. to defend his title as conference champion. Morgan, a slate placer last season, took the 189 flight title with an 8-2 decision over Parchment’s Brad Angle. Morgan’s night began with a win over Chancie Jones of Pennfield. and by the end of the evening he’d pushed his season record to 33-3. The first and second place wrestlers in each weight class earn All-KVA honors, and Delton had five overall with three sec­ ond place finishers. Aaron Schallhorn was second at 215. Clayton Drcwyor al 152. and Trevor Pease at 103. PARCELC s I, PARCEL I PARCELB 27.85 ACRES Delton's Jimmy Sweat gains some leverage by getting underneath Paw Paw s Sean Szekely in the 160-pound final during Friday's KVA Tournament. Sweat took the weight class championship with an 11-3 decision. (Photo by Brett Bremer) All three DK wrestlers who fell in the fi­ nals. fell to Pennfield Panthers. Pennfield had nine flight champions on the night, and Paw Paw finished with three. Schallh* rn ended the day with his season record sitting at 36-5. by knocking off Parchment's Jarrett Geering in the opening round. In the final against Josh Gohccn of Pennfield. a third period reversal cut Goheen's lead to 3-2. But Schallhorn ran out of time to gain a final scoring take down. Drcwyrr disposed of Galesburg's Coty McNces in the opening round, but ran smack into Pennfield’s Alex Paniccia in the flight final, and fell in 53 seconds. Pease moved his season record to 28-14. by reaching the 103 final where he lost by a technical fall to Pennfield’s Jon Probol. Tyler Harris (top) opened the conso­ lation round by putting Paw Paw’s Leif Eggert on his back, then scored a sec­ ond pin in the consolation final to finish in third place for DK (Photo by Brett Bremer) PARCELA 38.79 ACRES Pease made it to the final round with a win over Paw Paw's Natcsha Raymond. DK had four wrestlers earn third place medals to close out the conference season. Brett Bissett (112). Tyler Harris (130). Ja­ son Vandyk (145). and Josh Ryan (275). When the season began Delton Coach Aaron Tabor said that in the small league, the teams that could field full squads would have the best chance for victories. Pennfield was the only squad to wrestle in all 14 weight classes at the conference tourney. DK and Paw Paw each had 11 wrestlers and they tied for second. Parch­ ment brought nine boys to (he mats, and Galesburg-Augusta eight. Behind Pennfield, Paw Paw. and Delton Kellogg. Parchment finished fourth in the tourney with 77 points and fourth overall in the KVA. Galesburg was fifth at the tour­ ney with 69 points, and that’s where they finished overall in the league. District action begins tonight for the DK Panthers, Thursday Feb. 13. when they travel to Hami’»on for a Division III battle that features the host Hawkeyes, Byron c arter, and Otsego. *> ' ‘Cats slip past Saxon spikers TMV-559 - Maple Grove Twp., Sec. 28, Maple Valley Schools • Rolling building sites with fea­ tures. Health Dept approved primary and reserve septic sites. Stake Surveyed, county and state driveway permitted, county/state land division approved. M66 Highway and Cloverdale Road frontages. Parcel A M-66.38.79 acres w/13*/- ac. woods, pond 8 1 split Reduced $19,950................................................................... New Price $106,000 Parcel B *66.27.85 acres w/2 splits by right Reduced $30,700New Price $70,000 Parcel C M-66.2.42 acre buiding site Reduced $2,000 . New Price $19,000 Parcel D M-66,2 42 acre building site Reduced $2,000 New Price $19,000 Pareel E M66 4 Cloverdale Rd.. 233 acre buiding site. Reduced $2000New Price $19,000 Parcel F Cloverdale Rd., 8.11 acre buikfingMbB, pond .............. $33,600 Parcel G Cloverdale Rd., 725 acre butdin^QUb. pond............ $31,500 Parcel H Cloverdale Rd., 3.73 acre buMng site, trees Reduced $3,150New Price $21,000 Pared I Cloverdale Rd, 1 SftMJtXjQMUMb ,1730/0357,750 REDUCED S 10.000 of TMV-S56 - Maple Grove Twp.. Maple Valley Sc-rooia, Cloverdale Rd. 1/2 mile west M-66 Secure a Irfetrne of hunting with this slightly ro'ing 60W- acres with large duck pond and 15+/acres of wooes. Health Dept approved sepbe/wd! Hunters have it al out your back door. New Price ................................................................................................. $150,000 FEATURED PROPERTY OF THE WEEK OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16th • 2-A PM Dir M-43 North from Downtown Hastings to East on State Rd 4 * mites to 4643 EAST STATE ROAD • HASTINGS Jenna Bryans (11) goes down tor a dig as the Saxon bench watches from behind last Thursday against Unity Christian. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Wayland’s varsity volleyball squad picked up its first O-K Gold win of the sea­ son at the expense of the Saxons on Mon­ day. Hastings shot out to a 15-7 first game victory, then led by as many as seven points in the second game before falling 16-14,15-8. __ In the second game the Saxons led 8-1, and eventually served for the match up 14­ 9. “Then things came unglued," said Saxon Coach Gina McMahon. “I’m still trying to figure out what happened. Wc handed them the game. Physically we arc a better team than them, but mentally they came back and beat us.” Jenna Bryans led the Saxon squad with 11 kills in the contest, Courtney Oakland had nine assists, and Lisa Noteboom smacked three aces. For practice on Tuesday night McMahon planned something a little different. “Proc­ essing what happened tonight so it doesn’t happen again. We're going to start working towards the conference tourney. Anything’s possible yet. Its still up for grabs.’’ Last Saturday, in their own Hastirgs' In­ vitational, the Saxons finally woke up on the right side of the bed, but it was a rough day after that. They opened play with a 15-8, 15 5 win over Olivet, but then suffered three straight losses to end their day. Hastings was downed by Plainwell 15-6, 15-8, Cold­ water 15-10, 15-4, and Grand Ledge 15-7, 15-7. “Wc started off on the right foot this time," said McMahon. “We beat Olivet, but then things just fell apart versus Plainwell. Wc should have beat Plainwell, but wc had too many mistakes. Then wc played really well in the first game against Coldwater, but then fell apart again for the rest of the day.” Last Thursday against Gold foe. Unity Christian Hastings was downed 15-4, 15-9. Tiffany Howell led the Saxqps with five kills. Oakland had eight assists, and Cassie Meade scored two aces. Unity used the win to stay a game back of South Christian in the O-K Gold. The Sailors arc undefeated at the top of the league. The Saxons arc fighting in a pack at the back of the league with their 1-6 record in conference play. Wayland is now also 1­ 6, Caledonia is 2-5, and Sparta sits at 3-3. “Hopefully, we’re learning from these games, and wc can start moving on,” says McMahon. “I still think these girls can do it. I’m their biggest fan.” This week the Saxons will play host to Cedar Springs on Monday, in the final league match of the season, then host Char­ lotte on Wednesday Feb. 19. Its all leading up to the O-K Gold finale at South Chris­ tian nn Feb. 22. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Hastings Charier Township Board of Review for 2003 will be held at the township hall at 885 River Road. Hastings, Michigan. 49058 on the following dates: Tuesday. March 4—Organizational Meeting—1:00 p.m. Monday. March 10—Appeal Hearing—9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m. Tuesday. March 11—Appeal Hearing—9 a.m.-12 p.m, & 1-4 p.m. Wednesday. March 12—Appeal Hearing—6-9 p.m. The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2003 assessments Written protests may be sent to the above address by Tuesday. March 11. 2003 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2003 are as follows: TMF-0123 ■ Hastings Charter TWp. and Schools ■ 1,916 sc,, ft, 4 bedroom. 2-1/2 bath, remod­ eled 2 story farmhouse with attached 3 stall garage on 39.5W- acres 4W- miles east on paved road. All natural woodwork throughout, new kitchen, vinyl siding and thermo pane windows, mam floor laundry'mudroom, most major appliances stay. 1/2 mile deep property with pretty stand of pines half way back plus a 40x80 pole bam. Ideal lor horses and hunting. House 8 39-1/2+/- acres . $239,000 House 8 TO*/-acres .... $299,500 Agricultural 46.02% 1.0865 Commercial 42.01% 1.1902 Industrial 50.00% 1.0000 Residential 48 52*0 10305 Personal 50% 1.00 Developmental 50% 1.00 The Township will provide reasonable and necessary services to individuals with disabilities who 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 Fax 269-945-0524 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hastings wish to attend the Board of Review upon 10 days notice fo the Supervisor. Hastings' Lisa Noteboom (9) rises up Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township 269-948-9690 for a kill attempt against the out­ stretched arms of the Crusader defen­ sive front. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 13. 2003 - Page 13 South sails away from Saxons late Dustin Bowman continues to lead the scoring column for the Saxons. He poured in 17 points against the Wild­ cats last Friday in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) For the second time this winter the Saxon varsity basketball squad hung tough with the State’s top ranked class B basket­ ball team, but ended up just short. Hastings trailed South Christian by just two points with three minutes remaining, but as the final minutes wore down so did the Saxons. South Christian finished off a 76-63 victory to remain perfect at the top of the O-K Gold. The Sailors went up by four in the final minutes, and the Saxons had a shot to cut it to one. A Drew Whitney thiee-point at­ tempt on a fast break wouldn’t fall and Hastings was forced to foul. South knocked down their seven free throw attempts to close out the ball game. Trailing by eleven to start the second half, Eli Schmidt kept the Saxons battling back and forth between the brink of falling out of the game. Schmidt scored 11 of his team high 18 points in the third quarter, and also dished out quite a few assists as the Saxons pushed the ball up the floor. He found Chris Rounds for six points in the period. Rounds finished the game with 12 points. The Saxons started the fourth quarter Panthers hit bottom, but start to rise again After a disappointing performance against Paw Paw last Friday Delton varsity boys' basketball Coach Mike Mohn said his team needed to pick it up. and hoped that Tuesday against Otsego would be "the Todd Champion (44) battles for posi­ tion. in the lane against Otsego. Panther Coach said Champion played like a "wild man" in recording a double-double with 23 points and 16 rebounds. (Photo night where wc decide to get back after it.” It proved to be just that, as the Panthers took care of business, 70-50 at Otsego. “This was a real needed win for us,” said Mohn. Todd Champion led the charge as the Panthers snapped out of a 1-7 skid. “He was the man of the hour.” said Mohn. “He played like an absolute wild man.’ Cham­ pion capped the Panther win with a double­ double, 23 points and 16 rebounds. “I was happy to sec him play so well." Shawn Moore also had a solid night for DK with 12 points. Mike Insalats got his first start of th? season running the show for DK and dished out five assists. “It’s a big win for the team getting their psyche back." said Mohn. “We’re 7-9 now, one step closer to our goal of a winning season." The Panthers still have a few big steps left. "Wc’vc got some formidable fucs com­ ing up and we needed to gel a big win this week and get ready to go before closing up shop before the tournament," says Mohn. DK has Friday night off, but then visits Galesburg-Augusta next Tuesday, and host Pennfield next Friday, Feb. 21. Maybe the Panthers hit bottom last Fri­ day night against Paw Paw. Mohn warns that this is not a misprint. Paw Paw 59, Delton Kellogg-28. “Paw Paw played defense and wc played scared." said Mohn. Delton didn't shoot the ball well at all, knocking down just 10 of 53 attempts from the floor. Zac Gilbert led DK with five points in the contest. “That pretty much tells the tale right there," said Mohn. strong, moving the ball around to keep things close. Six different Saxons scored in the final period. ’We were simply moving the ball well." said Schils of the fourth quarter charge. “We were getting good looks al the basket and hitting them." “The kids did a great job of battling on the boards." said Saxon Coach Don Schils. “That was the best we’ve battled all year. Wc were getting to loose balls, and win­ ning the hustle plays. The battling on the boards gave us a chance." Dustin Bowman led the Saxons on the glass with ten rebounds, and also tossed in 17 points on the night for his double-dou­ ble. But it wasn’t enough to hold down the Sailors, who were led by Derek VanSolkema who poured in 33 points. “(South’s) stud put them on his back in the fourth quarter." said Schils of VanSolkcma. who scored 13 in the final stanza. “He’s tough Hastings not only had to overcome the Sailors, but a rather unbelievable disparity at the free throw line, that saw the Sailors shoot 32 free throws while Hastings only attempted three shots from the stripe. Trojan varsity basketball Coach Kurt Holzhueter said after the game that he didn’t know what Coopersville Coach Rich Renzema would have done if Justin VanSpronscn’s last second jumper would have fallen. . But it didn't. And the game ended 62-21 So nobody had to worry for the coaches sanity. For the second time this winter the Bron­ cos and the Trojans battled for 32 minutes to a one point difference. The difference was this time the last second shot didn’t fall for TK like it did when the two teams met in Middleville. “The loss is disappointing to the guys,” said Holzhueter, “but its pretty encouraging the way we played.” Both teams had chances to put the game away. TK had a six point lead heading into the final quarter thanks to back-to-back three’s from Justin VanSpronsen and Chase VandcnBcrg to close out the quarter. But Coopersville’s Nolan SToothaak pobred in ten of his game high 29 gginls in the third quarter, as the Broncoserased the lead and built one of their own. “Wc made a pretty good comeback,” Holzhueter told his team in the locker room after the contest. The Trojans were down by six with under a minute to play. A pair of free throws by Kyle Holst, who finished with six points and played some tremendous defense down low, cut the Bronco lead to four. Then with the Trojans pressing, Jon Yeazcl picked off an errant Bronco pass and the ball made its way to Brett Knight who knocked down a three. Coopersville missed the front end of a onc-and-onc at the other end and Yeazcl pulled down the rebound. TK raced the ball up court for the game’s final shot. Knight led the Trojans with 18 points. said, “the defense did it for us. In the sec­ ond half wc really did a better job." TK trailed by five at the half, but held the Hawkeyes to just 19 second half points and pulled away to a 53-45 victory. Holst and Knight led the way offensively for TK with 11 points apiece. Yeazcl Edward Jones of Hastings proudly announces THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL EE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN The ABCs of Investing! ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has beer made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven A. Carpenter and Martha A. Carpenter, husband and wife, to A four week, fun-filled class covering basic investment strategies including: Equifirst Corporation, mortgagee, dated August 27. 2001 and recorded September 25. 2001 in Document No. 1065910. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Citrfinandal Mort­ gage Company by assignment dated November 15. 2001 and recorded on December 4. 2001 in Document No. 1070750. Barry County Records. There is cla med to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine and 88/100 Dollars ($93,839.88) in­ eluding interest at the rate of 9.65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, Bob Knapp notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Investment Representative Micfagan at 1.-00 p.m. on March 20. 2003. The premises are located in the Village of Place: Nashville, Barry County. Michigan, and are de- scribedas: Lot 11 *O.A. Phillips Addition’ as recorded in Liber 1. Page(s) 19 of Plats. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA (3600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the ^vent a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Time: Cost: How to create an investment strategy Loan vs. Own - What’s best for you? How to protect your nest egg How to avoid common investment mis­ takes Plus! How to understand in easy terms: CDs Annuities Stocks Bonds Mutual Funds Hastings High School, Room #115 520 W. South, Hastings, Michigan Monday evenings: February 24th through March 17th, 2003 7-9 p.m. A S24 fee will cover cost of materials Free snacks and refreshments will be provided Dated February 13. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citifinanoal Mortgage Company. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 last Friday, to battle tough against the state leading South Christian Sailors on Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Please call (269) 948-9780 or 877-948-9780 to RSVP or request additional information. Seating is limited! Call today to reserve your spot. follov'cd by VanSpronsen with 11. The Trojans are now 6-5 in the O-K Blue, stuck in a pack in the middle of the league. Coopersville took control of the leagues second spot with the victory. Cal­ vin Christian clinched the league title with its win on Tuesday night. Trojan Mark Rolison tries to power his way around the defense of Coopersvil­ le’s Jon Koi. 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I COVENANT TRANSPORT: ’ J I NOTICE Chris Rounds and the Saxons re­ sponded from a bad loss to Wayland Not this time, for TK by Linda Boyce) 1-M8-MORE PAY ' 1-B88-S67-372S) , Does your honey /gx just not \.j no otlooutZ ruor elnhsqZ isnsZ understand what (® the Valentine's @1!ybU Day thing is all IrrausoH - bool - nuT about? g'anbnsLsV J®) Well - Tape this ti his forehead and when he goes in to shave in the morning then maybe just maybe!.' llsnril \o bnsfUi qu 3sz UA oson (3-13) UdO SEAFOOD STEAKS PIZZA PASTA ANNIVERSAR 14DAYSONLY- Feb.24,25,26g27] STEAK & SHRIMP ... LAKE PERCH............. $6.95 $3.50 STUFFED CHICKEN 1/4 LB. KING CRAB . NOW SERVING COCKTAILS IV fW U ■■ 145 Corner of Patterson & 126th, Qun Lake (248) 457-1000 File No. 201 1288 “They take more chances than we do." said Schils. “A lot of our fouls are fouls, but they were every bit as aggressive as we were." It was the third straight loss for the Sax­ ons. who are now 2-9 in the O-K Gold, and 5-10 overall. The South Christian game was a step in the right direction after a 66-53 loss to Wayland last Friday in Hastings. “Everybody turned the ball over." said Schils. “We shot 54-pcrccnt from the floor, but when you turn the ball over 26 limes it doesn’t give you a chance to get enough baskets up." The turnovers weren’t the only problem for the Saxons who gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the contest. The game was tied at 38 in the third quarter, but the Wildcats ended the period with a 10-0 run that pul things out of reach. Dustin Bowman topped the Saxons with 17 points in the game. The Saxons had plans to visit Caledonia on Wednesday, and up next is a battle at Unity Christian on Friday. Next Tuesday. Feb. 18. the Saxons get a visit from Wyo­ ming Park. ‘Messy Food & Clean Shirts' Call for Reservations 792-8181 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 13. 2003 BOWLING SCORES Lions undefeated in SAffAA games Bowiereltes Bennett Industries 51-37; Kent Oil & Propane 44-44; Carlton Center Bulldozing 43.5-44.5; Railroad Street Mil) 43-45; Dean’s Dolls 415-46 5; Hecker Agency 41­ 47. High Games & Series - J. Hamilton 166-470; B. Hathaway 177-476; S. Merrill 167; B Blakely 180-502; J. Rice 168-486; L. Elliston 202-500; S. Huver 151-400. B Wilson 167; D. Snyder 211-575; T. Jordan 130-344; D. Coenen 138-364. It’s now up to 5-0 in the SMAA for the Lion varsity volleyball squad. The Lions kept their claws on the top spot in the SMAA with a 15-7. 15-5 win over Dansville last Wednesday. Jessie Grant led the team in service points, aces, and digs. Serving the ball she scored 11 points for the Lions, including five aces. Defensively she dug it out 10 times. Kyndra Root contributed seven digs de­ fensively. while Krystal Root and Chayla Robles each dug out four. Krystal Root was right behind Grant with ten service points. Brenda McElroy had two aces. Grant. Ashley Gordeneer, and Jessica Mansfield got the dirty work done up front for Maple Valley. Mansfield led the team with nine kills. Grant had eight, and Gordeneer seven. Blocking up front, Gordeneer finished with four and Grant two. Krystal Root finished with 22 assists. The Lions hosted Lansing Christian Wednesday in the sixth SMAA contest of the season, and then make a trip to the Dansville Invitational on Saturday. Thursday Mixed Three Frogs 57.5; Cook-Jackson 555; Hastings Bowl 46.5; Last Minute 445; King Pins 42; Middle luikers 42; Who’s Up 365; Just Us 275. Men’s High Games & Series - C. Van­ Houten 241-618; C. Haywood 162-466, B Akers 159-464; R. Hayes 158-401. Women’s High Games & Series - H. Service 185^83; E. Ulrich 168-466; L. McClelland 153-456; L. Miller 153-420; S. Cooley 131-366; M. Hodges 157; 1. Pepper 147. Senior Citizens Girrbach’s 57-35; King Pins 56-36; Jesick 53-39; Wieland 53-39; No. I Seniors 515-405; Nash’s Harem 50-42; Friends 495-425; 4 B’s 475-445; M-M’s 47-45; Sun Risers 465-455; Ward & Friends 45­ 57; Hall’s 44-48; Kuen.pel 395-525; Early Risers 395-525; Butterfingers 39-53. Women’s High Games - W. Wieland 174; M. Bechtel 173; D. Keller 165; G. Denny 160; J. Kasinsky 180; K. Colvin 159; S. Pennington 167; G. Otis 156; D. Bumes 159; Y. Cheeseman 205; Y. Markley Krystal Root (2) has been setting up her Lion teammates well this winter, as the Lions are setting the pace in the SMAA. They had a 5-0 mark heading into Feb. 12th's battle with Lansing Christian. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 175; R Murphy 157; J. Gasper 179; C. Stu­ art I67; M. Matson 178. Women’s High Series - M. Wieland 487; S. Pennington 458; Y Cheeseman 513; Y. Markley 468; J. Gasper 470; M. Matson 450. Men’s High Games - R. Bonnema 166; J. Beckwith 167; B. Hasman 168; B. Brandt 160; L Brandt 189; C. Jesick 174; B Terrv 204; W. Brodock 157; B. Wallehoote 171; K Schantz 165; D Walker 160; D. Han 203; B Baker 225; R. Wieland 168; B. Adgalc 212; D. Eduards 174; W. Wood­ mansee 166; G. Forbey 163. Men’s High Series - R Bonnema 464; B. Hasman 476; L. Brandt 562; B. Terry 496; K. Schantz 479; D. Hart 479; C. Baker 616; R. Weiland 457; B. A^ale 487. YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League Game Results: Drill Team 54 vs. Viking 43; Varney Construction 76 vs. Hastings Family Dentistry 62; Blair Landscaping 59 vs. Nextel 36; Barry Auto/Richie’s Koffee 39; Michigan Custom Excavating 71 vs. Flexfab 49; Hastings Mfg. 45 vs. Flexfab 41. A League W/L Varney Construction.................... .7-1 Blair Landscaping.....................................6-2 Hastings Family Dentistry.......................4-5 Nextel......... ......... ..XL9 Barry County YMCA Winter 2003 Co-ed Volley ball B League W/L Drill Team........ ..........................................8-0 The Buzz........ ...........................................3-3 Michigan Custom Excavating............... .4-4 Viking......................................................... 3-4 Flexfab....................................................... 3-6 Barry Automotive/Riche’s...................... 2-5 Hastings Mfg............................................. 2-5 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS W/L Good Looking Team.......................... 20-1 Chaos----------------------------------------------- 19-2 Hastings Mfg............ .................... 12-6 Flexfab: James.............................. Class of 93............. 10-11 Flexfab: Williams................................... 3-16 Movie Outpost....................................... .4-17 Corday Construction........................... 3-18 Matches for 2/17/03 - 7.<X) Flexfab vs. Chaos; 7:00 Flexfab Williams vs. Class of 93; 7:45 Chaos vs. Flexfab Williams; 7:45 Flexfab James vs. Class of 93; 8:30 That Good Looking Team vs. Hastings Mfg.; 8:30 Movie Outpost vs. Corday Construc­ tion; 9:15 That Good Looking Team vs. Corday Construction; 9:15 Movie Outpost vs. Hastings Mfg. YMCA Women’s Winter Volleyball W/L Hastings Orthopedics..............................18-0 Sappanos......................................... ...13-5 Curves----------- --------------------------------- 3-10 Triclor................................... 67-12 Flexfab__________________________ 3-21 Matches for 2/24/03 - 8:00 Curves vs. Flexfab; 8:00 Sappanos vs. Triclor, 8:45 H. Ortopedics vs. Sappanos; 8:45 Triclor vs. Curves. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission ol the Charter Township ol Rutland wfl hold a pubic hearing on February 19.2003. at the 6. Farming activities conducted in the common open space in such a manner as to not pose a nuisance or hazard to residents. D. Development Reguirvmsnts. in the Charter Township ot Rutland, commencing at 7:30 p.m. 1. Ownership and Control The proposed Open Space Preservation PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed .terns Io be omSKjerod at this pubic hearing include the following. in summary: 1. The amendment ol the introductory paragraph ol Article XXII, Section 104 2200 ol the Township Zoning Ordinance to read as follows: provide written comments on the preliminary site plan. 9. The Planning Commission shaH hold a pubic hearing on the final Open Rutland Charter Township Hail. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, with­ Space Preservation Community development plan. Community development shall be under a single ownership 10. Upon approval of the final Open Space Preservation Community 2. General Approval Standards. In addition to specific standards set forth development plan by the Planning Commission the plan shall De sub­ mitted to the Township Boar J tor its approval. in this Section, applications shall also be reviewed as set forth in F. Use and Preservation of Common Open Space and Natural Section 20.22 and as a special exception use under Section 20.21. Features. A nonconforming structure may be continued provided it remains other­ 3. Dimensional Standards. The following dimensional standards shall 1. Further subdivision ol open space lands, or their use for other than wise lawful. A nonconforming structure shall not be enlarged or altered m apply to residential parcels and condominiums units in Open Space recreation, conservation or agricultural use by site owner(s) shall be any way. which increases its degree ol nonconformity. Degree ot noncon­ formity shaH include increasing the extent of the nonconformity anchor expanding the area or volume ot the portion ot the structure that la noncon­ Preservation Communities.' 2. The amendment of Article XVIII, Section 104.1800. to remove subsec­ 204. Battle Creek. Michigan 49014. The Barry rivers, or streams area only with the approval of the Planning Rear yard setback: X feet Commission and the Township Board. County Probate Court. 220 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings. Michigan 49058 granted in­ formal probate. 3. If the open space lands are common lands owned jointly by an asso­ (ii) Accessory buildings shall have the same setbacks, except that the minimum lot width shall be one hundred fifty (150) feet, with the *RR* standards applying to the lot coverage and yard setbacks.’ way may be placed within one hundred (100) feet of lakes, ponds, Side yard setback 10 feet (25 teet for comer loft) tion (a) under the Schedule ol Regulations which stales Tor platted lot enue. Dowling. Michigan 49050 dfod 12/11/02. An application tor informal probate was Bed by Cindy L Thomas. 395 South Shore Drive. Sate Front yard setback: 25 feet yards shal be provided: the regulations for the district in which it is located after R is moved. year yard may be reduced to 20 feet ciation or group, the applicant and all subsequent owners shall estab­ lish. register and rm>ntain a viable legal entity, which may be a home­ «) Open Space Presenration Communities that include attached unrts owner's association, a condominium association or ether organization shal be exempted from side yard requirements pertaining to acceptable to the Township which shaH assume responsibility for the dwelling units attached to one another. preservation of common open space. 3. The amendment of Article III. Section 104.301 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, to add the following defined terms in alphabetical order. b) Lot or Parcel Width and Area. The folowing minimum parcel a General Development Standards. The blowing standards shal be remains after the primary conservation area has been deducted. area and width standards shaH be applied in an Open Space observed in the preparation ol an Open Space Preservation Attached Single Family Dwelling: Shall moan a residential structure. o*her Preservation Community development. Community development: Adjusted Parcel Acreage: Shal mean the acreage of a pa.rwl that than a manufactured housing unit, designed for and consisting of up .0 four (4) residential dwetong units Cluster. Shall mean a grouping ol residential dwellings arranged in com­ 1. Siting. Dwetong unrts shall be carefully sited and designed to screen ZmIr Dtetrtn DKxMllM Area .•*«» pliance with the terms ol this ordnance. Common Open Space: Shall mean land within an open space preserva­ njxo AC ioo 40.000 IJS Il.w. Aiw «•» 40.000 homes from off-site vantage points whenever possible. 2. Sanitary Sewer. If either public sanitary sewer or private sanitary sew­ 4Uom Um. IAS <R»l •0.000 ers are provided within the development, al provisions for review and IA0 tion development or PUD which is not indMdualy owned and which may 100 40.000 IJ5 IAS •0.000 Condominium: Shall mean that portion ol a condominium project RR W.000 100 40.000 US M.000 IA5 w.ooo 190 designed and intended for separate use and ownership. R-l 7JOO 70 :o.ooo US 45.000 IAS 60.000 190 Condominium Project: Shal mean a plan or project consisting of not less R4 7.J00 70 :o.o« US 45.000 IAS 60.000 190 U W.000 190 than two (2) condominium units established in conformance with Ad 59 Shafi meet the requirements of the Barry County Drain Commissioner for containing stormwater within the development. 4. Septic System. Shafi fully comply with the requirements of the Barry County Health Department as they apply to siting and development of on-site wastewater treatment and disposal ol the Public Ads ot 1978. Density: Shall mean the total number ol djvettng unrts dhrided by the area approval by the Township must be followed. 3. Stormwater. An Open Space Preservation Community development tojno not bo subdivided c) Cluster Size and Isolation. A duster may not exceed twelve the start of any construction. (12) dwefcng units and dusters shal be separated from one 6. Performance Guarantees. The Township may require the posting of a Duplex: See Dwefltng. two-tamrty. another and from adjoining developments by a minimum of one performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit to assure the comple­ Master Deed: The condominium document recording the condominium ies. wetlands, wiidkfe habitat and vistas National Featu'es Inventory: A detailed, written analysis ol a given site hundred fifty (150) feet of common open space. tion of the proposed open space community. d) Common Open Space Area. Common open space may not 7. Minor Amendments. A minor change may be approved by the Zoning constitute less than fifty percent (50%) ol the adjusted parcel Administrator who shall notify the Planning Commission of the minor acreage. e) Departures from Standards. The Planning Commission may (269) 964-5080 (2-13) THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Detart has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wiliam D. Addison. Jr., a single man and Michele R. Vickery, a smgie woman (original mortgagors) to First Central Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 21, 1993, and recorded on April 23. 1993 in Uber 570 on Page 201 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne successor by merger andfor name change to Atlantic Mortgage and Inreitment Corporation. Assignee by wi assignment dated April 1.1998. Document #1014217, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTEEN AND 41/100 design or after the conditions required by the Commission. dollars ($67,416.41), including interest at 7.750% recommend and the Township Board may approve departures Natural Features Ranking: An ordering of a natural features inventory. from the standards set forth in subparagraphs 20.29. D, 3. (a) Open Space Community or Open Space Preservation Development: through (d) where the applicant demonstrates that a proposed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Shall mean a residential devtfopmyrt ol land arranged and developed Open Space Preservation Community wifi indude features or Map. Land Use Ran. and Land Use Ran Map of the Township may be design techniques that achieve the objectives of such stan­ examined at the Township Hal at any time during regular business hours dards. on any day except pubic and legal holidays from and after the publication area in permanent open space Battle Creek. Michigan 49015 change and that such change does not substantially change the basic 8 Suitable Name. The applicant will give the development a suitable and a listing ol the natural features found thereon. so as to preserve not less than fifty percent (50%) ol the adjusted parcel Cindy L Thomas (P62502) 395 South Shore Drive, Suite 204 5. Prior to Construction. AH required approvals shall be completed prior to ot land under consideration. project Natural Features: Existing land forms, indigenous vegetation, water bod­ Estate of Robert D. Janes, Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The decedent, who feed at 8021 North Av­ hundred (100) feet from any lakes, ponds, rivers, or streams. A road­ 2. Al dwellings and accessory structures shall be located at least one i) In Open Space Preservation Communities, the following minimum forming. If a nonconforming structure is moved it shaH thereafter conform to in the AG district, the minimum parcel size shall be one acre and the prohibited. a) Setbacks. STATE OF WCHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE name. per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Couithouse in Primary Conservation Area: Land which includes bodies ol water, regu­ 4. Density Standards. The total number of residential dwelling units of this Notice and until and including the day of this pubic hea nng. and may lated wetlands, ponds, lakes, streams, lands within a 100-year floodpiam. permitted in an Open Space Preservation Community may be up to further be examined at the public hearing to determine the exact nature of Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO PM. on March 13.2003. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF permanent easements and covenants that restrict development. 125% of the number provided by the base density as allowed in the the aforementioned matters. JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are Recreational Uses: WaBung and hiking trails, picnic areas, wiidlrfe pre­ serves, children’s play areas, greenways and linear parks. Rural and Scene Easement A common area within a condominium sub­ division or a permanent easement granted to the Township or an approved conservancy. Townhouse. A building consisting of five (5) or more attached single fam­ ily dwellings. Undeveloped State. A natural state presenring natural resources, natural features, or scenic or wooded conditions Wetland. Regulated: ShaH have the same meaning as set forth in Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, as amended. 4. The amendment of Article XX. General Provisions, of the Township Zoning Ordnance, to add the following Section 1 J4.2029. 20.29. Open Space Preservation Community. A. Purpose. The purpose of an Open Space Preservation Community is to preserve the rural character of Rutland Township while permitting reasonable use of the land consistent with the Master Land Use Plan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Ranning underlying zoning district. 5. Rural and Scenic Easement. A rural and scenic easement shall be Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the proposed incorporated into an Open Space Preservation Community consist­ amendments at or following the aforementioned pubic heanng and to make ing of a natural area located parallel to and abutting any existing its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Written comments wifi be received from any interested persons concern­ pubbe roads £ Open Space Preservation Community Development Review ing the proposed text amendment by filing same with the Rutland Charter Process. The following steps shaH be completed to implement an Township Clerk at the Township Kall at any time during regular business open space community. development hours up to the dale ol the heanng of February 19.2003, and may further 1. Preliminary review with the Township Zoning Administrator. 2 The applicant shall then complete a site analysis and prepare a detailed srte inventory including a narrative descnption of the site. 3. The aopficant shaH identify common open space areas in the order ol be received by the Planning Commission at said pubic heanng ’ This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA4i.72a(2)(3) and the Americans With DisatxM.es Act (ADA) Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary their importance to the protection of the overall natural features of the ads and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes site and its immediate inanity. of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with dis- 4. Common open space may not constitute less than 50% of the adjust­ ed parcel acreage atxiities at the meeting/ heanng upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or B. Open Space Preservation Development Option. Within the AG. RE. 5. Potential building sites shall he identified in areas outside the common services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling RR. R-1. R-2 and R-3 Districts, a landowner shall have the option to open space areas 6. The roads and trails system to serve the potential bmttng sites shtll the Township. develop land located outside a platted or condominium subdivision in accord With the terms of this section C. Permitted Uses. An Open Space Preservation Community may include the following land uses 1 Detached single famdy dwellings. 2 Attached smgie family dwellings which shall not exceed lour (4) dwelling unrts m one building be established The road system shall comply with the terms ol this Ail interested persons are invited to be present for comments and sug­ gestions at this pubic heanng posed project layout including the common open space, scene ease­ ments. trails, buddmg sites, road systems, lot or condominium tines 8. The preliminary site plan and the site analysis with all overlays shall be 3 Accessory buildings presented to the Zoning Administrator and the Township Planner lor 4. Common open space. review and comment. Wrthin X days of submission of all required 5. Recreational uses. information, the Zoning Administrator and the Township Planner shall feet from the Southwest comer of section 33; thence North 02 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds East 997.20 feet; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 45 seconds East 443.11 feet; thence South 02 degrees 05 minutes X seconds West 999.40 feet to the South section line; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds West 442.87 feet to the place of beginning. Also: Commencing at the point on the South Una of Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Distant South 89 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds Fast 1328.62 feet from the Southwest comer of said section, thence North 02 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds East 99720 feet, thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 45 seconds East 443.11 feet, thence South 02 degrees 05 minutes X seconds west 999.40 feet to said South fine, thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds West 442.87 feet to the place ol beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) Zoning Ordinance and the Township's onvate road ordinance. 7. A preliminary srte plan shall be prepared which shall illustrate the pro­ Commencing at a point on the South Line of Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. South 89 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East 1328.62 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49C56 (269) 948-2194 from the date of such sale. Dated: February 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1X1 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 9 200120315 Team C (2/27) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 13. 2003 - Page 15 Lions third at SMAA tourney Maple Valley’s varsity wrestling team finished third at last Saturday’s Southern Michigan Athletic Association Tourna­ ment. Leslie look the tournament title by fin­ ishing just five points ahead of Olivet 172­ 167. The Lions finished with 151 points, followed by Dansville in fourth with 128. The Lions had two flight champions on their way to the third place finish. Kevin Fassctt al 119 ar.J Ben Boss at 135. Josh Grasman (215) and Ben Swan (275) both reached the final round for Valley, but were knocked off in the championships. and took home second place medals. Joe Desrochers (123). Andrew Gaber (112). and Matt Brumm (160) were the Li­ ons’ third place finishers. Fourth place grapplers for Maple Valley were Tyler Greenfield (103). and Matt Conklin (171). Now its onto districts for the Lions, which they will host tonight. Feb. 13. Val­ ley faces Albion in the opening round at 5:30 p.m.. with the winner advancing to face either Pennfield or Harper C k. The Lions closed out the regular season with a pair of victories last Wednesday Ben Boss was one of two Lion grapplers to finish at the top of his weight class night over Morrice in the SMAA. and Lakewood's B’ squad. Against Morrice the Lions wrestled just six matches, winning five and earning a 60­ 6 league win. All six wrestlers who won matches on the mat won by pin. For the Lions the win­ ners were Fassctt. Boss. Brumm. Gasman, and Swan. Greenfield. Garber. Desrochers. Conklin, and Lance Harvey earned the Li­ ons’ other points just for showing up as Morrice had voids in their weight classes. Things were much more interesting when the Lions took on Lakewood. Valley pulled out a 39-30 win over the visiting Vi­ kings. The middle weights went to the Vikings, but the Lions dominated at the low end of the scale. Greenfield at 103. Gaber at 112. Fassctt at 119, and Desrochers at 130 all won by pin. Boss also took the 140 pound weight class with a pin. Valley’s other 12 points came by way of wins al the other end of the scales. Swan scored a pin just 25 seconds into his match at 275, and Grasman won a 3-1 decision at 215. LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION NOTICE OF HEARING Decedent’s Estate File No. 2003-23629-DE Estate ol BEATRICE ADGATE. Deceased Date of birth 10/28/21 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS File No. 03-23603-GM In the matter of Kaylee Renee Daly TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including Meliissa Daly whose addross(es) are unknown The decedent. ard whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following Beatrice Adgate. who lived at 929 N Bnggs Road. Middleville. Michigan died January 8, TAKE NOTICE. A hearing will be held on March 5. 2003 at 2 00 p.m. at 206 W Court St, Ste. 302. Hastings. Michigan 49058 before Judge Richard H Shaw (P20304) for the follow.ng pur­ 2003 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Richard C Adgate. named poses: appointment for guardianship personal representative or proposed personal Dated 2-5-03 representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the Christina Mane Wdheims named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 441 East Orchard. Apt B Detton Ml 49046 760-1420 Dated: 2/5/03 William M. Doherty (P41960) 221 South Broadway PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. Hastings. Ml 49058 P.C„ IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT (269) 945-9596 AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Richard C. Adgate 929 N Bnggs Road MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made Middleville, Ml 49333 in the conditions of a mortgage made by: James M. Raulston. a single man. to D&N Bank. Mort­ (269) 795-7134 at last Saturday’s SMAA tournament. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Friday Night Mixed Heads Out 553-363; We’re A Mess 52­ 40; One Old One 51-41,4 of a Kind 50-42; Brushworks 49-43; Winter Golfing 49-43; Trouble x 4 47-41; Bad Habit 11 46-46; Viatec 45-47; Now Who’s Up 44.5-175; 4 Fools 44-48; Mercy 44-48; Gutter Dusters 44-48; We Don’t Care 433-483; Ten Pins 43-49; Oops 43-49; All But One 373-543; Who’s Up 37-55. Women’s High Games & Series - R. Lydy 177; L. Potter 203-572; B. Mesecar 142; D. Pennington 178; T. Pennington 223-599; B. Roush 194; L. Barnum 200­ 547; M. Martin 181; C. Etts 154; S. Van­ denburg 160-431; J. Phillips 172; T. Bush 158; N. Taylor 147-387; S. Keeler 207; S. Pennington 178; J. Madden 188-515; P. Ramey 172. Men’s High Games & Series - B. Rip­ ley 182; M. Kasinsky 202; D. Fuss 146; R. Lancaster 222-526; C. Gray 179; H. Pen­ nington 216-599; J. Barnum 224-607; D. Curtis 225-644; C Martin 239-579; W. Vandenburg 126; D. Franklin 167-465; G. Cooley 217-544; D. Service 188-540; E. Phillips 203-548; C. Shook 230-655; A. Taylor 191; B Rentz 203-585: T Clow 199; C Pennington 215-546; T. Ramey 223-516; B.Keeler 188 -r yvrrr Sunday Night Mixed Sunday Snoozers 533; Thunder Alley 53; Happy Hookers 51; Racing Buddies 463; Goof Balls 453; 4 Horsemen 45; Thee Froggers 443; Red Dog 44; Pinheads 38; Sandbaggers 35. LEGAL NOTICE Women's High Games & Series - D. Snyder 208-540; M. Kirchen 199-516; M. Snyder 195-513; A. Hubbell 178-509; M. Simpson 175-482; K. Thompson 129-344; E. Hammon tree 202; J. Buckner 185; K. Stenberg 179; A.Christie l68;L.Boze 144; C. Miller 143. Men’s High Games & Series - E. Behmdt 228-587; K. Hammontree 220­ 564; B. Falconer 213-563; D. Curtis 215­ 551; G. Snyder 199-537; B. Allen 204-518; B. Cantrell 193-505; B. Christie 196-499; B. Drayton 166-421; G. Crabtree 130-314; B. Miller 179; F. Thompson 175; R. Boze 146. * Wednesday PAI. Nashville 5 Plus 53; Hair Care Center 52: Mace's Pharmacy 42; Eye and ENT 42; Railroad Street Mill 41; Armour Auction 393; Seebers 36; Ginbach s 303. Women’s High Games & Series - J. Rice 200-536; L. Elliston 197-509; R. Mc­ Comb 204-462; B. Smith 147-426; J. Kasinsky 160-407; J. Leo 136-403; H. Pen­ nington 152-402; B. Norris 143-395; G. Denny 162-387; D. Keller 157-351; B Hathaway 184; G. Olis 176; R. Murrah 157; J. Doster 146; J. Hansen 144; S. Pen­ nington 95: B Hathaway 84. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 15*9; Woodland Sales 15-9; Consumers Concrete 14-10; Yankee Zephyr 14-10; TVCCU 13-11: Bye 1-23. Men's High Gaines & Series - S. Hause 181-518; S.R. Wilkins 187-437; M. Chris­ tiansen 191-500; D. Morgan 234-620; K. Beebe 195-534; L. Porter 214. Women's High Games & Series - B. Wilkins 191-513; V. Scobey 170-414; D. Goodenough 139-360; B. O’Keefe 179. Tuesday Trios Shirley’s Chuckwagon 52.5-35.5; Bob’s Grill 51-37; Cook Jackson 50-38; Kenny Lee Builders 47-41; Piece of Cake 453­ 423; 3 Blind Mice 443-433; CB’s 42-46; Trouble 42-46; Seebers Auto Body 36-52; Millers Excavating 293-583. High Games & Series - T. Drown 191­ 507; K. Carpenter 214-569; D. Harding 170; L. Trumble 157; A Keillor 155; P. Fisher 158; D. James 163; N. Cow 204; s. Pennington 150; C. Thayer 154; T. Redman 160; J. Phillips 155; S. Vandenburg 194­ 541; A. Arends 177; R. Miller 171; P. Ramey 210-508; V. Green 155; T. Franklin 156; J. Rice 230-529; C. Smith 154. Commercial Majors Hastings Bowl 573-303; Newton Vend­ ing 53-35; Super Dicks 483-393; Crow­ foots Gardens 39-49; Richie’s 37-51; Fmklers Sewing 29-59. High Games & Series - H. Moore 225­ 210-646; Shorty 228-225-636; S. Peabody 2IU-221M»2I. J. Bamwn 247-212-611; A. Taylor 245-206-621; D. Landis 161; K. Phenix 211; D. Lambert 205; H. Penning­ ton 248; N. Aspinail Sr. 201-202-581; Duff 218. ________ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 11, 2003, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Ha^ngs between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. KARAOKE Freeport Tavern ($64,556.27), including interest at 10.990% per Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the -tatute in such case made and 9 P.M. tol A.M. SATURDAY February, 15th provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Counly Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 00 PM. on March 20. 2003 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, Barry County. Michigan and are de­ 1 north, Range 9 West described as: Commenc­ ing at the Southeast comer of Lot 1 of Gwin's Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South 23 degrees 35 minutes East 115 feet, thence South 61 degrees West 261 58 feet, thence South 25 degrees 41 minutes East 144 claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND 53/100 dollars ($82,637.53). including interest at 9.710% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said 023-205-200-03 The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Dated January 31.2003 Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30*00 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION ••• Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. File #200310241 30300 Northwestern Highway. Susie 222 Team H (2/13) Farmingion Hills. Michigan 48334 ADD Nationwide ------------ OR-------------ADD 100 Httiend Mmute' NMionwidt lan^Dimna ADD FAMILY MtfttbffJ SJO j ARE YOU GETTING THE MOST FOR YOUR MINUTES? Get the most for your minutes with new Flexible Freedom from ALLTEL ONLY 99< Pton premokn PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE * BIC CEDAR wva agrwnrt ATTENTION ALLTEL WIRELESS CUSTOMERS: Expect Success Call. Cttwi Include: Bettie Creek. Benton Harbor. Kalamatoe, South Haven, Sturgis, Throe Riven 269)979 5520 Mustegon (231) 739-3199 5275BtcueyRd Stell (269)979-7000 Rockford 5429 NoriMand O' 5!» A (616) 364-1337 (Sih 279-1875 Plaiswtll (269)6850662 Comstock Part (536) 765-1009 Southhavon (269)639-154! 338 N. Grove St. • Delton. MI 49O4O grees West 67.4 feet to the place of beginning, (616) 623-4058 ■m— 1-877-244-5520 Web Site: u ww.chapplc-rcalty com Jr 1= NEW LISTING - HASTINGS connections with others, a right of way appur­ Grate Rapids 2843 East Pits Ave S E (616) 940-0965 tenant to said premises and along a 33 foot strip of land tying adjacent to the aforesaid parcel as 2005 Ute Rd (269) 963-4999 Walter 3551 ACmRd NW (6161 785-5001 currently used for highway purposes The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined (616)975-2735 Gratevilla 1616') 667-1950 Hasting* <269i 948-0034 5461 Gm> Rea; Ste C (269‘ 342-6655 abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Sturgis (269)659 4049 Authorized Agent Locations: Service and equipment offers at these locations miy vary. WAL'MART 2675He~ySt S» D (231)755-641-. Dated: February 13.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. 3 bedroom ranch DecL/pn%ate ictung Double kM S102.9QP_________ (3-«) FEET. THENCE EAST 652 95 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 30 SEC­ ONDS WEST 668 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 652 95 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PROPERTY TAX ID #00-040 abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 6800 S Wemeap. Ste M (269)323-7500 File 4200311399 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 10 MINUTES EAST 668 according to the recorded Pfat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 69. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. unless determined of these locations: Team F SOUTH 0 DEGREES 10 MINUTES WEST 668 described as: Lot 102 of the Plat of Mix Addition to Nashville, Visit ALLTEL at one Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE NASHVI'.LE. Barry County. Michigan, and are highway, thence Northeasterly along the line of hereby giving and granting to second parties in as: COMMENCING 1316.05 FEET DUE EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 23. provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1 -00 p.m., on February 27.2003. Sail premises are situated in VILLAGE OF degrees 41 minutes East 68 8 feet to an angling and desenbed Lot 16 P.A. Cole’s unrecorded plat. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan Also ton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described mortgage and the statute in such case made and Anytime Minutes* $29.’t feet to the place of beginning, thence South 25 said highway 68 4 feet, thence North 23 degrees 35 minutes west 52.8 feet, thence South 29 de­ mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given feat said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock p m. on March 20. 2003 Said premises are situated m Township of Carl­ 2002. and recorded on May 30. 2002 in Document No 1081428 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is Mc’d by Mary-Oke’s Karaoke scribed as: A parcel of land in the South fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the section 7 Town interests at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said 1000 Centex Home Equity Company, Inc., Mortgagee, A AND 96/100 DOLLARS ($84,118.96). including Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC.. Mortgagee, dated May 29. LONG-NSTANG rights of survivorship (original mortgagors) to there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUN­ DRED FIFTY-SIX AND 27/100 dollars be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela K. Davis, a single woman (original mortgagors) to START WITH MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made 2002 in Liber Document No. 1079702. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage 2000. and recorded on January 30.2001. in Doc­ ument Number 1054423. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made Now you can customize your wireless plan to suit your needs. Morgan and April Morgan, as joint tenants with dated March 25, 2002, and recorded on April 30. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. by an assignment dated March 1. Introducing Flexible Freedom • NOTICE • Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale gagee. dated June 7. 1999. and recorded on June 14. 1999. in Document Number 1031045. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF BOWLING SCORES (2-13) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County Call Drew Chippie ABC Warehouse •w* cct tattle Crook Wvete’. World (269)660-04% Grind Hinn Classy Chassy WW to16)842-7171 Grate RapMt GmetirteOHUar 1616)791-MOO SOHO W;-e ess Holland Wtety Wettes (616) 355 2601 ®16) 396-1550 VardenBrg S'e'eo (616) 399-5155 Mutkagan Cteuy Chew/ Cellular (231)744-7171 &uf Lates Ceik-v (231)737-2355 31. Joupii Ce’! Jr Choices (269; 963 7000 Whitehall latte Ceflur (231)893-6300 (3-13) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 13. 2003 /hea Obltuaites ...continued SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS Beard members and approx 14 others pre. sent. Presentation by J. Riehl on milfoil problem. Dept, reports received Correspondence read Budget amended Approved Board of Review training expendi­ tures. Bills read and approved cuted wril of execution of the real property de­ February 4, 2003 scribed below shall occur on Thursday. March 20. 2003 at 1:00 p.m. on the steps of the Barry Regular meeting called to Order at 7:30 p.m. County Courthouse located at 200 W. State St.. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by: Jeffery S. Lynch and Dianna M. Lynch to United States ol America, acting through the Fanners Home Administration, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Mortgagee, dated February 3. 1993, and recorded on February 3, 1993. in Uber 565. on page 160. Barry County Records. Michigan, on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE AND 88/100 DOLLARS ($90,181.88). including interest al 8.75% per annum follows: CHARLOTTE - Robert Andrew Powell of Charlotte passed away suddenly Thursday. February 6. 2003 at age 63. Bom May 28, 1939. Robert was an cutdoorsman and dedicated husband, father & grandfather. His free time was spent with his family, friends, hunting and fishing. He was a Mason for Bashore/Marco Masonry for over 30 years. He married Sharon Emery in September 1971. She survives him. Also surviving are children. Jeff (Debbie). Randy. Shane (Winnie), Shannon (Mark) and Darcy (Andy). He also loved to spend time with his nine grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial gathering will take place Tuesday, February 11, 2003 from 2 til 6 P.M. at the Chester Township Hall on Mulliken Road. Charlotte. Memorial contributions can be made to Eaton County Fair Board in care of the New Horse Bam Fund. Arrangements were made by BurkheadGreen Funeral Home. Charlotte. The west one half of the southwest one quar­ ter of section 24. town two north. Range seven Accepted Department reports. Authorized February bills Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. west, except one acre out of the southwest comer for school Purposes, being situated in Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan. Attested to by: Richard Barnum, Supervisor Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY (2-13) INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT Notice Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE In tne conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE P. Stomer II and Donna M. Stoffter, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 29. 1998, and recorded on NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. October 1. 1998 in Liber Document No. 1018739 in Berry County Records. Michigan, and was MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ventura Tenbrink, unmarried (original mortgagors) to Pri­ ority Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as November 9. 2001, and recorded on November assignee by an assignment dated February 5, 14. 2001 in Uber Document No. 1069736, in 2001, which was recorded on September 10. Garry County Records. Michigan, and was as­ 2001, in Uber Document No. 1066191 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is signed by mesne assignments to Mortgage Elec­ Under the i>owor of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at IDG o'clock p.m.. on March 13. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET OF LOT 13 OF THE PLAT OF SMITH’S LAKEVIEW ESTATES *1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2. ALSO DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13 OF SMITH’S LAKEVIEW ESTATES #1. THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES EAST ALONG Hastings. Ml 49058. The property is described as Pledge of Allegiance. Approved minutes and treasurer s report for 01/03. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clorx (2-13) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, MINUTES All Board members and 9 guests present. Robert Andrew Powell Respectfully Submitted. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by Linda Blackmore. Supervisor 43 Take Notice that a sale pursuant to an exe­ Barry Township Regular Meeting Regular Mwtlng February 4, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF WEST STATES ROAD 100 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 48 DEGREES 17 MIN­ UTES WEST 165 44 FEET. THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 47 MINUTES WEST 105 J FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13. THENCE EAST 200 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days 'rom the date of such sale. Dated January 28.2003 United Slates of America, acting through the EIGHTY-THREE XND SIX HUNDRED 98/100 dollar ($125,683.98). including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained iri said mortgage and the statute m such case made and merly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, de^-ribed as follows: Commencing at the Northwest com* of Lot 937 ol the City of Hastings, Thence North 1 chain; Thence East 8 links to the place of beginning; thence North 4 chains; thence East 1 chain and 17 Inks to the West line of Market Street; thence South on the West line of Market Street 4 chains to the North line of Green Street: thence West 1 ings. Michigan at 1 00 PM. on March 20, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, Barry County. Michigan. Mid are described as: The East 8527 feet of Lot 27, and the West 23 feet of Lot 28 Supervisor's Plat No. 1. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 77, Township of Yankee Springs, County of chain and 17 links to the beginning. The redemption period shal bo six month(s) hum the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, n which case the redemption period shal bo 30 Barry, State of Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 8002241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. days from the date ot such sale. Dated: January 23. 2003 Dated: February 13,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Teem J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Team J (248) 593-1311 Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 • Attorneys and Coonsoloce 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 «oas, File *200310422 VA Fie *200311624 Team J DOWLING Doris B. Pufpaff. of Dowling, passed away Feb. 5.2003. Mrs. Pufpaff was bom on March 3, 1915 in Barry County, the daughter of Hany and Laura (McKenzie) Bresee. On Dec. 3, 1946, she married Alva Pufpaff and he preceded her in death on April 23.1993. She was a member of the Maple Leaf Grange. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, bird watching and gardening. She was a dedicated volunteer with the senior meals program at Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling. Doris is survived by a brother and sister­ in-law, Ken and Elva Pufpaff of Bellevue, and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother Floyd Bresee. A graveside service was conducted Friday. Feb. 7.2003 at Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions to a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. $ "" Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. as: That part of Lots 843 and 844 of the City, for­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ Trott & Trott. P.C. Doris B. Pufpaff INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ Mortgagee . . PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. (3/6) SIX AND 18/100 dollars ($108,036.16). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, al 1.-00 p m., on February 27.2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ which mortgage there >s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND Farmers Home Administration. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL’ «.»HE 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND THIRTY- tronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated August 7. 2002, which was recorded on September 4, 2002, in Uber Docu­ ment No. 1086731, Barry County Records, on .» MS- . ° Team J (2/13) (3-6) CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION HASTINGS CITY BANK December 31, 2002 Auto * Home • Life -Assets- Membership NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 9:30 AM-1:3O PM 269-945-6388 • 1-800-813-1747 226 N. Church St, Hastings Across from tbc Port Offict NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to sen/e on the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Zoning Boaro of Appeals. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2003. r Nursing Assistant Class Apply now for our first nursing assistant class of the year Class dates are from March 12 through March 27 with no dass in session on the weekends. Successful candidates will have 2“ or 3" shift part­ time jobs available upon completion ot training. All new hires work 2 weekends on. 1 weekend off for the first 5 months, then go to an every other weekend schedule. Starting wage for students is $10.45/hour with an increase to $11 .ASA-cur after successful com­ pletion of state testing To protect our residents and staff, all applicants are subject to a criminal back­ ground check and drug screening. Applications may be obtained Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. at Thomapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058. Last day to apply is February 28, 2003. No telephone calls please EOE. Xfiornappie Dollar Amount Cash & balances due from depository institutions Non-interest-bearing balances and currency & coin Interest bearing balances Securities Federal Funds Sold Loans and lease financing receivables Loans and Leases LESS. Allowance for loan losses Loans and leases net of allowance Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Intangible assets Other assets TOTAL ASSETS 8,498,580 0 64.585.784 7,300,000 145,623,019 1,929,000 143.694,019 0 3,644,660 0 35,000 57,057 2,851.975 $230,667,075 -LlabilrtiesDomestic Deposits: Non-interest bearing Interest bearing Federal Funds Purchased Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligation under capitalized leases Other liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES 181,718.610 25.399.744 156,318,866 0 0 20,924.766 0 3.588.927 $206^32,303 -Equity CapitalPerpetual preferred stock and related surplus Common Stock Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL Memoranda: Deposits ol state money Michigan 0 1,353,600 6,878,000 15.456,719 746,453 24.434.772 $230,667,075 0 I, Joan M. Heffelbower. Vice President, of the above named bank, do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best ot my knowledge and belief. Joan M. Heffelbower We. the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this statement ol resources and liabilities. We declare it has been examined by us. and to the best ol our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct. Directors: James R. Wiswel A. Eariene Baum Hastings City Bank - Trust Department Total assets managed by Hastings City Bank Trust Department as ol December 31, 2002: 887,191.835 I, Randoulph L. Teegardin. Vice President, ol the above named bank, do hereby declare that this report of managed assets is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief Randoulph L. Teeoardin 2700 Nash-ille Rd., Hastings. Ml 49058 • EOE i Betty Jo Garrow MIDDLEVILLE - Betty Jo Garrow, age 72, of Middleville, passed away Friday. February 7. 2003 at Tendercare. Hastings. Mrs. Betty Jo Garrow was bora November 27, 1930 in Barry County, Michigan, the daughter of Lloyd J. and Virginia A. (Kidder) Colvin. She was raised and attended school in Barry County. Betty Io Garrow helped raise six grandchildren and she also took care of elderly people. She was employed at Middleville Manufacturing for sixteen years and worked for Ferris State University as a cook. Betty Jo was a homemaker, loved to cook, she devoted her life to her family and church and spending time with her loved ones. She was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. She is survived by four nieces. Marlene, Luella. Velma Lou and Virginia Lee; foster son. Kelly (Rosie) Kidder and family; several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by hei parents. Lloyd and Virginia Colvin and brother. Lloyd James Colvin. Funeral and Committal Services were held Monday. February 10, 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Reverend James Carey officiated. Interment Hillside Cemetery. Kalamo Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Pamela Jo Perry SPRINGFIELD, OHIO - Pamela Jo Perry, age 45. of Springfield, Ohio, passed away Saturday. February 8. 2003 at her residence. She was bora January 19, 1958 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Mark and Marsha (Travis) Barry. Pam had been employed by Speedway Super America. Survivors include her husband, Bruce D. Perry; three children. Ronnie Deal, Heidi Deal, Marcie Deal; two step children, Joshua Perry and Jason Perry all of Springfield; three grandchildren. Justine, Marjaun and Corey Jr.; her father of Kentucky; brothers and sisters; Lorri (Rohon) McArthur of Bellaire. Michigan. Lonni (Peggy) Barry of Wyoming. Michigan. Patty (Rick) Makley of Dowling, Michigan. Louise Webster of Lake Odessa. Michigan and Carol Brondyke of Saranac. Michigan and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother. Funeral services will be held Wednesday. February 12, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. al Jones Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home with Reverend John Wiseman officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Jones Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home, 1002 East High StreeL Springfield, Ohio. Bruce L Crothers VERMONTVILLE - Bruce L. Crothers. age 93, of Vermontville, died al his home on Sunday evening. February 9. 2003. Bruce was born on August 14, 1909 in Fife Lake. Ml. to Miner and Cora (Battenfield) Crothers. He graduated from Lansing Central High School in 1930. Bruce married Edna Gould, his long-time sweetheart, on July 14,1935. They moved to their farm near Vermontville in 1945 where Bruce fanned until his retirement in 1991. Brace had been a member of the Sunfield Fire Board for 19 years, a member of the Michigan Farm Bureau for 57 yean, a long-time member of the Woodland United Methodist Church, and an avid bowler all of his life. Brace is survived by Edna, his loving wife of 67 yean; his daughter. Joy Crothen Angel of Vermontville; his daughter-in-law, Vera Crothers of Lansing; his grandchildren. Bryce (Cheryl) Angel. David Angel. Ruth Ann Crothen and Ellen (Michael) Angel-Williams; his great grandchildren, Morgan and Bryce T. Angel. Claire and Jacob Angel-Williams and Erin Crothen and many other loving re'atives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Roy M. Crothen; his grandson, Bruce Archie Crothers and two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday. February 12, 2003 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Interment al Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance or Eaton Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 13. 2003 - Page 17 Woman critical after Yankee Springs accident Hit and run driver arrested A Battle Creek woman was seriously in­ jured when a vehicle in which she was rid­ ing flipped over on Yankee Springs Road early Wednesday morning. Michigan State Police from the Hastings post said Roy Throop, a 61-year-old Battle Creek resident, was driving north on Yan­ kee Springs Road south of M-179 with his wife, Sheron Throop, his daughter, Vicki Hardy, a 33-year-old Dcltcn resident, and Hardy’s two young sons, also of Delton, when the accident occurred at 7:45 a.m. Police said Throop lost control of the ve­ hicle on the snowy, icy roadway and either attempted to accelerate to regain control or panicked and pressed on the gas rather than the brake. The vehicle went off the right side of the road, re-entered the roadway, rotated clock­ wise until it again went off the right edge of the road, then flipped over onto its top and slid a short distance. Student disciplined for 911 call MIDDLEVILLE — A 13-ycar-old Thor­ napple Kellogg Middle School student was required to visit Barry Central Dispatch and publish a research paper on the 911 system after she purportedly made a false 911 call Jan. 29. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the call was made from a phone at the middle school at 11:39 a.m. Central Dispatch called the middle school to confirm the call was unfounded, and school officials checked a video taken during the time of the call in the area where the call was made. The video contained footage of the 13-ycar-old using the telephone at the time of the unfounded 911 call, police said. The girl denied making the call. She said she was calling her father. Central Dispatch Supervisor Sandie VanDcnburg said there have been incidents in the past of young people calling 911 and hanging up. These “crank” calls are dealt with similarly to the 13-ycar-old, she said — the young people arc asked to visit 911 headquarters and gain an understanding of how their actions have affected the emer­ gency system. VanDenburg said crank 911 calls tic up the phone lines and mean im­ portant calls might not get through. Most 911 calls can be traced back to the number where the call originated; dispatch­ ers are in the habit of calling back after hang-ups to make sure the call isn’t an emergency, VanDenburg said. Police said Sheron lost consciousness at the scene, and the upside down position of the vehicle may have complicated her inju­ ries. She was taken by ambulance to Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings and later flown by helicopter to Spectrum Health in down­ town Grand Rapids. She remained in criti­ cal condition at press time Wednesday. Hardy suffered minor injuries and sought her own treatment. Roy and the two young boys did not require medical attention, po­ lice said. All of the vehicle’s occupants were prop­ erly restrained with seatbelts and child safety seats, police said. Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Derek W. Lydy, a single man to DAN Bank. Mortgagee, dated April 21, 1999, and recorded on April 22. 1999, in Instrument Number 1028448, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE Assignment to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by an assignment dated September 16. 1999, and recorded on October rumtahed by NARK O. o< Edward Jones and Co. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1.-00 o’clock p.m., on March 13. 2003. Said promise* situated in Township of Maple Grove, Bany County. Michigan, and are “Recovery Plan” can keep you moving toward financial goals Over the past couple of years, we've had a long bear market and a period of low interest rates. Consequently, it's been tough for stockowners and income-oriented investors. If you fall into either of those groups - and most people do - you may be wondering what to do. You can’t control market vql^jjjty, or the rpovcnv/H pf intercst rates. But you can create a "recovery plan" that will allow you to make the best of your situation - and, in the process, make progress toward your financial goals. What, specifically, can you do? Here arc some suggestions: • Put your losses to work - Your invest­ ment losses are tax-deductible, to a point. You can use your capital losses to offset any capital gains you have, plus up to $3 D00 of other income, including earned income. So. for example, if you realized a $1,000 capital gain this year from idling stocks or other appreciated investments, you could write off up to $4,000 in losses. And you can carry forward any "excess’ losses to future years. • Rebalance your portfolio - Your invest­ ment portfolio may have become 'unbal­ anced" - and you might not even be aware that it happened. For example, if your stocks have declined sharply, then bonds or other fixed-income instruments may now make up a larger percentage of your portfo­ lio's total value than you had originally intended. Consequently, you could be los­ ing out on growth opportunities - which is why you'll need to rebalance your holdings to match your individual risk tolerance, goals and time horizon. (Keep in mind that there may be la/ consequences associated with one's rebalancing strategy.) • Stabilize your investment income What should you do with your bonds or certificates of deposit that mature when market interest rates are low? You could "park" the funds in a money market account until interest rales rise again, but that might take a while - and. in the meantime, you will have almost certainly missed out on some better opportunities. You may be bet­ ter off by building a "bond ladder." To cre­ ate a bond ladder, you invest in an array of short-, intermediate- and long-term highquality bonds. When rates are rising, you use the proceeds from your maturing bonds to buy new bonds at the higher levels. When market rates are falling, you’ll con­ tinue to benefit from the higher rates offered by your longer-term bonds. Over time, a well-structured bond ladder can help you stabilize the income you receive from your fixed income portfolio. • Swap for quality - Over the long term, high-quality investments - such as stocks of well-run companies with solid business plans - will reward investors more than investments that run "hot" and "cold." Look through your portfolio for opportunities to replace lower-quality investments for high­ er-quality ones that may now be attractive­ ly priced. • Be a "tax-smart" investor - Taxes can significantly erode your overall investment returns. That’s why you need to look for tax-advantaged vehicles. Take full advan- described as: tage of tax-deferred instruments, such as your 401(k) and traditional IRA. You can get tax-free earnings growth from a Roth IRA. provided you meet certain conditions. Depending on your tax bracket, you may also be able to benefit from municipal bonds, whose interest is exempt from feder­ al income taxes, and may be exempt from state and local taxes as well. (However, municipal bonds may incur the alternative minimum tax.) Clearly, you've got many opportunities to create a recovery plan that can help keep you on track toward your long-term finan­ cial goals. Start exploring these possibili­ ties soon. Parcel 41: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section X. Town 2 North, Rango 7 West. Described as Commencing 23 and 3/7 rods East of the Southwest comer of said Southeast 1/4. thence East 22 and 6/7 rods, thence North 7 rods, thence West 22 and 6/7 rods, thence South 7 rods to place ot beginning. Parcel 42: A parcel of land In the Southeast 1/4 of Section X. Town 2 North. Rango 7 West, described as commencing al the Southwest cor­ ner of said Southeast 1/4 of Sectton X «)d run­ ning thence East 23 3^ rods, tnonce North 7 rads rods; thane* Nonh 27 laat; thane* West 22 6/7 The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in days from the dale ot such sate. Dated: January 30. 2003 ---- STOCKS---AT&T SBC Commmcaoons AnheuserBusch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Fotd General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Ketogg's Company McDonakfs Sears Seme - Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wai Mart Ml Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 17.81 23.71 47.58 4.39 39.00 29.70 27.96 33.37 28.91 15.68 8.85 36.05 9.34 77.39 Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN 4 ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suita 222 Farmington Has. Michigan 48334 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph A. Robinson and Patricia M. Robinson, husband collector and wa are attempting Io eo«act a tread for that purpoaa. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Oatault haa bean mad* in th* condition* ot • mortgage made by MATTHEW 8. MEEK. AN UNMARRIED MAN IO KEY BANK. USA. N.A.. Mortgagee. dated June 8. 2000. and recorded on Jun* 14. 2000. a* mitmmant No. 1045558. Barry Counly Records. Michigan. on which mortgag* there is dawned 10 and wife (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgage Services Co. Mortgagee, dated ba due at th* date hareol th* aunt o< on* hutdred thirty eight foouaand three hundred three and 91/100 DoBare (8138303 91), Induing imareet January 6. 1999, and mcorded on January 12, 1999 in Uber Document 4 1023571 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage at 11.130% per annum. (316) SAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND mortgage and th* statute in such case mad* and provided, node* ia hereby given tiat eaid mort­ 35/IX dolars ($121.979.35), including interest at gage will be toredoaad by a aala ol th* mon- sum of ONE HUNDnED TWENTY-ONE THOU­ 6.375% per annum. vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings, Ml. at 1:00 PM on March 20.2003. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. notice is hereby given that said mort­ Said -1.18 -.76 -1.03 -.40 ■3.06 +.11 +28 •121 -.72 +.10 5363.67 $4.58 $-.18.93 $-.34 ■169.90 -100M 1 are situated in YANKEE Rte Number 06-0053231 BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT A BEING THE EAST 20 RODS OF THE WEST 50 RODS OF THE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23. TOWN described as: the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 1 North, Range 9 West. 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE SOUTH Also that pert of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 89 DEGREES 37 38’ EAST 329.72 FEET 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 Nor a Range 9 West, tying Easterly of the centerline of Fiona Road, ALONG THE also known as County Road 603, except com­ mencing at the southeast comer of the plat ol Smith’s Acres, thence South degrees 32 minutes EAST UNE OF TRACT A THENCE NORTH 89 East along the centerline ol Fiona Road 430 feet FEET, THENCE SOUTH 310 FEET PARALLEL lor the true place of beginning, thence North 67 feet to the said centertine of Fiona Road, thence WITH THE WEST LINE OF TRACT A TO THE EAST-WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 23. THENCE WESTERLY 75 CEET ALONG SAID 1/4 LINE. THENCE NORTH 654.95 FEET ALONG THE WEST UNE OF TRACT A TO THE North 22 degrees 32 minutes West 500 feet to the place of beginning, also a parcel of land in the PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO EASE­ MENT X FEET IN WIDTH FOR INGRESS AND Northeast 1/4 of Sectton 7. Town 1 North. Range EGRESS TO THE REMAINING PART OF TRACT A CONTAINING AN EXISTING BITUMI­ NOUS DRIVEWAY THERETO. AND SUBJECT NORTH LINE OF TRACT A. THENCE SOUTHERLY 245 FEET ALONG THE DEGREES 37 38" WEST 155 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES 07 1? WEST 140.7 degrees 28 minutes East 435.6 feet, thence South 22 degrees 32 minutes East 500 feet, thence South 67 degrees 28 minutes West 435.6 9 West, described as: commencing at the Southeast comer (point E) of the plat ol Smith's Acres as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Pago 10; TO AND TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO YANKEE SPRINGS ROAD VIA BITUMINOUS thence South 22 degrees 32 minutes East atong the centerline of Ftoria Road 430 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 67 degrees 28 minutes East 435.6 feet; thence South 22 DRIVEWAY SERVING THE ENTIRE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) 67 degrees 28 minutes West 435 60 feet to said centerline of Ftoria Road; thence North 22 from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL degrees 32 minutes West, atong said centeriino 500 feet to the place of beginning, Barry County 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale ot such sale. Records. DATED: February 13. 2003 ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Dated: January 23. 2003 Robert A. Tremain A Associates. PC. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fwms, Ml 48025 Rte 4 200310143 pub dates: (1/23H2H3) 401 South Old Woodward Avenue The Family of Barbara L. Kruko would like to express their sincere thank you to many friends, and neighbors for their kindness, cards, plants and memorial contributions. We would like to express our gratefulness to Hastings City Bank for their generous contribution to our families. The attendance of Barbara's memorial was at Hastings First United Methodist Church. We would like to thank the church and staff. f<r sharing their blessings. We would also like to thank all who xttended Barbara's memorial, which provided an opportunity for all to come together and share their memories of her. +.04 +.35 premises SPRINGS TWP.. BARRY COUNTY, Michigan gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1Q0 PM. on February 27, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are from the date of such sate. -.66 -126 -124 +.13 -.16 -.07 power ot sale contained in amd Under there is claimed to t>* due at the dale hereof the The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) -.76 -1.91 -.61 -.40 -1.33 -.91 18.18 52.00 31,59 13.90 22.72 4.10 1128 41.82 40.16 4725 7843.11 1.3B proximately 7:53 p.m. Feb. 8. A bulletin had alerted Barry police the man was degrees 32 minutes East 500 feet; thence South GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. headed north on M-37 into Barry County from Battle Creek. Deputies said the man appeared intoxi­ cated and admitted he’d been drinking. Po­ lice observed damage to the front grill and quarter panel of the vehicle the man was driving, they said. A preliminary breath test indicated the man’s blood alcohol level was over the legal limit. The man was charged with drunk driving, second offense, in Barry County and also faces charges in Battle Creek in the hit and run accident. LEGAL NOTICES 22, 1999, in Instrument Number 1036961, Barry County Records. Mtdugan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY THREE AND 99/100 DOL­ LARS ($79,973.99). including interest at 7.129% Financial JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Battle Creek man believed to have been in­ volved in a hit and run accident in Battle Creek. The 56-ycar-old man. whose arraignment was still pending Wednesday afternoon, was intercepted by deputies as he drove north on M-37 north of Lacey Road at ap­ . Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6816 Fonnformatton pteas* cal: (248) 540-7701 KEY BANK, USA, N A. <«) Mortgagee NOTICE I Our thankfulness is also extended to the Doctors and staff and members of Hospice for ail their caring. We thank Wren Funeral Home for their compassionate service at a difficult time. Barbara will be missed by many, but memories will ’emain forever. Family of Barbara L Kruko The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21,2003. PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE ■ BIC CEDAR NOTICE THE rproofing by B-Dry RtgntSng 1-800-237-2379 MRfSYSTHHOF SOfflMSTMCHGNi. •€ The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to serve on the Mental Health Board. The Mental Health Code requires that mem­ bership include representatives who are pri­ mary consumers of services, as well as repre­ sentatives who are family members of prima­ ry consumers. Barry County is specifically seeking citizens who meet these criteria. For information regarding this appointment and to obtain an application, please contact the Barry County Administrators office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse or phone 945-1284. Applications must be returned before 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2003 -Ik - "I i dapple Xeaily he. 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, MI 49046 (Sy tOS (616)623-4058 1-877-244-55: Web Sue yvyctaw+e-rcUi v com NEW PRICE • $69,900 (2255304) T1VM • Delton Kelton Scboob • Call Tracy Baker 217-2074 3NPT 3180834013 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 13, 2003 COURT NEWS: John Bean apologized in Barry Counly Circuit Court Thursday for embarrassing his family and friends over his arrest and conviction for sending child pornography over the Internet. He failed, however, to apologize to the victims. Judge James Fisher pointed out be­ fore ordering Bean to serve 23 months to 15 years in prison on one count of sending the images over the Internet and two to seven years on each of two counts of using a computer to commit a crime. “The only people I heard you apologize to were your family members,” said Fisher. “What about the children you victimized?” Bean, 52, was a Michigan State Univer­ sity maintenance worker in the Brodie Complex dormitory and volunteered his services as football announcer at Lansing Sexton High School before his arrest dur­ ing a police sting operation in Ionia last July. Undercover officers communicating with Bean on the Internet led him to believe he was going Io meet a 13-year-old boy where instead he was met by the Michigan State Police, Lansing Police Department, the At­ torney General's Computer Crimes Divi­ sion and the Stale Police Surveillance Team. He originally had been charged by the Michigan Attorney General's Office with 16 counts related to sending child porno­ graphic videos through e-mail to a man in Hastings. Seven charges were later dis­ missed and he was allowed to plead guilty to three as part of his plea bargain in which the remaining six charges were dismissed. He is also charged in Lansing with mak­ ing child pornographic material in 1992 PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET: plush top, firm in mid­ dle. Still in plastic. Cost $800 Queen $175 Kings $275. (517)719-8062 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at j-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. I hum \ MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes at cost. Save thousands, lyr. free lot rent to qualified buyers. Located inside the Meadow Stone mobile home park. Meadow Stone Homes, behind Seif Chevrolet. (269)948-2387 NO BULL PRICING SALE! We're bringing back No Bull Pricing! 2002 3bd, 2 bath for $34,900! 2001 3bd, 2 bath leftover w/front porch and central air for $43,900! 2000 repo, 3bd, 2 bath for $32,900. All homes are ready to move into and may come with 1 Year Free Lot Rent to Quali­ fied Buyers. Meadow Stone Homes “Because your home is your castle" 1-877-916­ 4648_____________________ BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bith home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 HASTINGS 4 J&SLStUUtflEL Man, dog, car rescued from water Lansing man John Bean, center, was ordered to prison Thursday by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher for sending child sexually abusive material over the Internet last July. He now faces charges he produced child sexually abu­ sive material and committed criminal sexual conduct in Lansing. At left is defense attorney David Gilbert. and committing second degree criminal sexual conduct. Police allegedly found evi­ dence of another video in which Bean en­ gages in sex with a 9-ycar-old boy. The Hastings Port of the Michigan State Police learned of Bean's activities during an investigation into now convicted child molester Tim Quillan of Ionia, formerly of Middleville, who told police he had ob­ tained child pornography from Bean on his computer. MINNKOTA POWER DRIVE bow mount trolling motor, 361b. thrust, 48“ shart with mounting bracket, $200. (269)948-7921 LEARN HOW TO repair your credit yourself. Send SASE for free details: Duke D P.O. Box 891 Murray, KY. 42071. YOUR GUIDE TO a posi­ tive weight loss approach. Send SASE for free details: Duke D P.O. Box 891 Mur­ ray, KY. 42071. Ill \h Uh U Itllll IN MEMORY OF Edwin E Haight, February 9th, 2001. When you left this world, 1 felt like my life was over. How was I suppose to go on without my grandpa. Had I only known three months later you would send me a gift, the day my son was bom. Not only did I give him your name, but he has your face. At that point I knew I would be fine and that he had met you. As the days go by I tell C.j. and Cooper stories of things you use to do or say, although they didn't get a chance to know you like I did, they and all that come after, will know the person you were. I WILL MAKE SURE OF THAT!’ To one of the greatest men lever knew. LOST DOG: "Gypsy" - 12 year old fixed female Lab mix, approx 801bs. A stocky. Tan w/blac2 A gray nose, white on chest, large lump on the right side of belly. Black A tan collar with tags. Doster/Pine Lake area, (269)664-5627 or (269)342­ 5839. 2 DESKS FOR SALEM white, 1 black. 24" deep x 50" wide. Book shelf on back 10" deep x 16" tali with shelf 10" off desktop. Call (269)948-2081 after 3pm. ousm (PG-13) in—■mil 9 30PM 12 00. 220. 4:50. 720. 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Prairieville Township police said a Gull Lake resident was out driving on Gull Lake with his vehicle at approximately 11:30 p.m. Feb. 7 when the vehicle hit a stress frac­ ture and plunged into the lake. Luckily the vehicle was only a short distance from the boat launch of the Gull Lake township park. Patrolman Mark Doster said. The vehicle's front end dropped into about four feet of water. Because it was very cold that evening. Doster said, the vehicle had to be extricated before the ice became frozen again. A tow truck was able to pull the vehicle out of the water with the help of a friend of the driver who went into the water to attach a tow hook. Doster said. No petroleum or other pollut­ ants leaked into the water from the car. Doster said, so no citation was issued to the driver — who did. however, have to pay towing fees. ATTENTION GREEN­ HOUSE ENTHUSIASTS: we have hundreds of plastic pots in various Sizes and shapes, also misting sprin­ klers. 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LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE: professional carpet A upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa A Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat (6 6)374-3035. Under police supervision in Hastings. Quillan agreed to log on to a chat room where he was known as jimmybigl2 to communicate with Bean. Police obtained an arrest warrant for Bean after he allegedly sent four video clips via e-mail to Quillan which police said appeared to consist of child sexually abusive material. One of the three videos for which he pleaded guilty to transmitting is alleged to show a girl approximately 10 years old en­ gaging in sexual activity with a little boy. it was revealed during the sentencing. Defense attorney David Gilbert objected to a sentencing guideline score by proba­ tion agent Judy BrcwCr in her sentencing recommendation relating to injury to the children. “My client is accused of sending child pornography over the Internet,” he said. “There was no physical contact, they were videos sent over the Internet." Brewer explained she scored Bean high on that issue because “I believe there arc more ways of injuring someone than in per­ son," she said. “Each time a child's picture is passed from one person to another, I think it causes psychological and emotional harm,” ^“'‘tjilbcrt argued that the videos were made in 1991 or 1992 or before. “To say they're-victims, wc don’t even know how old they arc,” said Gilbert. “You don't feel this behavior depicted would place a child in danger of injury?” Fisher asked. “You’re saying psychological or emotional injury should not be taken into account?” “That’s correct," said Gilbert. “I couldn’t disagree more. I’m leaving the scoring as it is,” said Fisher. Gilbert also disputed Brewer’s pre-sen­ tence reports that Bean did not appear re­ morseful. “I regret this whole thing." said Bean. “It will never happen again. I'm so sorry. I blew it." Bean went on to say that “I've regretted this the 199 days I’ve been locked up and wish it had never happened.” “There is a video of you engaged in sex­ ual activity with a 9-year-old child,” Fisher told Bean. “This is the behavior the laws arc aimed at curbing. I'd like to g-. outside the guidelines and give you a proportionate sentence but because of the likelihood you have a lot more serious charges to deal with my sentence is this," he said before order­ ing the prison terms. Bean will have to pay a $25,000 fine on two of the convictions, a $60 DNA testing fee and a $60 crime victim fee. Attorney General Mike Cox praised the High Tech Crime Unit for its work on the case. “My message to criminals is simple: if you target the children of this stale, 1 will put a target on you,” Cox said in a press re­ lease. “As attorney general. I will place a high priority on criminal cases and going after those who target the defenseless." • Also in Barry County Circuit Court last week, Judith Milan. 52 of Hastings had her trial on a charge of obstructing justice set for May 5-6. Milan, Barry County’s Deputy Drain Commissioner, is accused of hiding a child from Kalamazoo County Child Protective Services on the night the child’s mother, Lyncttc Kocher, died of an apparent metha­ done overdose, which police arc calling homicide. Neither attorney objected to Fisher pre­ siding over the case “because I know Miss Milan; she works in the court house,” Fisher said. The trial is expected to last two days. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call ...945-9554 Prescription drugs contributed to crash? IRVING TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post said a Hast­ ings woman was injured when she lost control of her vehicle on State Road Feb. 9. Police said Rosemarie Sheffield-Carter. 47. was westbound on State Road near Grange Road at 5:10 p.m. when she swerved to avoid an alleged second vehicle, left the roadway on the north shoulder, struck a mailbox and rocks, swerved across the roadway and struck a mailbox on the south shoulder. Police said Sheffield was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she admitted she’d been taking prescription drugs earlier in the day that warned. “May impair ability to operate vehicle.” Police said road conditions were poor at the time of the crash. No citation was issued in the accident. Thieves take cash, leave trash at school HASTINGS — Thieves broke into Hastings High School sometime Saturday night. Hastings City Police said. Police were called to the school Sunday morning. Feb. 9. at 7:45 a.m.. where they discovered a window had been used to gain entry. Burglars broke the window with a shovel, then put their hands inside the broken window and opened the door to the kitchen area of the school. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the kitchen area, police said. Pop cans, paper cups and other items were strewn around the kitchen, doors to coolers and cabinets were left open, the contents of fire extinguishers were sprayed about in the kitchen and other °reas of the school, potted plants in the school were tipped over and broken, two ceiling tiles were broken, and money from a machine in the girls’ bathroom was taken. Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy said the Hastings schools have experienced a rash of break-ins over the last two months. Investigations into those break-ins led to arrests of some teen suspects, he said. Barry County judge’s mailbox trashed HASTINGS — Someone may have a grudge against one of the Barry County judges, whose mailbox was smashed last week. Or. someone may have been turning around in the judge’s driveway and accidentally backed into the mailbox. Hastings City Police said. The smashed mailbox was reported at 835 a.m. Feb. 6. Police investigating the inci­ dent observed tire tracks entering the driveway of the judge's residence and proceeding 10 to 12 feet up the driveway. The vehicle then apparently backed out of She driveway, possibly striking the mailbox on the way out, police said. There arc no suspects in the case. Woman arrested after traffic crash HASTINGS — A Hastings woman was arrested on charges of drunk driving Feb. 7 after she was involved in an accident. Hastings City Police said the 42-year-old woman, whose name is being withheld pending arraignment, was exiting the K-Mart Plaza onto Market Street at 9:23 p.m. Fri­ day evening when her car struck a pickup driven by Richard Slocum, 43, of Hastings. Slocum told police the woman turned into his lane, he swerved to avoid her, she also swerved, and the two collided. Police asked the woman to take a preliminary breath test, which registered over the legal limit for alcohol. Caller smokes out suspected felons HASTINGS — Hastings police were able to arrest a man wanted for violating his probation and failing to appear in court on an assault charge, thanks to a tip from a caller. The caller told police Feb. 6 that he’d seen someone in a vehicle in the Fclpausch parking lot rolling something that looked like a marijuana cigarette. Shortly after 11 p.m. police investigated the complaint, discovered a pipe in the vehi­ cle with a small amount of burned marijuana in it, arrested the driver of the vehicle for possessing marijuana, and arrested a passenger on the outstanding warrants. The pas­ senger, Gideon Vanderhoff. 23, of Charlotte, is serving probation on an Eaton County felony drunk driving charge, police said. No Injuries In Middleville hit and run MIDDLEVILLE — Barry County Sheriffs deputies said an older gentleman left the scene of an accident he was involved in Feb. 5. The accident occurred at 4:40 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and M-37 in Middleville. Deputies said Matthew Hiskcs, 15, of Grand Rapids was attempting to cross the inter­ section of M-37 and Main when a vehicle attempting to make a left-hand tum onto M­ 37 turned in front of Hiskcs and the vehicles collided. The older man in the other vehi­ cle failed to stop and wait for police to arrive, police said. The vehicle was described as a white or silver Oldsmobile or Buick. Neither Hiskcs nor a 43-ycar-old passenger in his vehicle were injured. Delton man arrested for drunk driving ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Delton man was arrested Feb. 7 on charges of drunk driving and operating a motor vehicle without headlights. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the man. whose name is being withheld pending arraignment, was thrown out of the Orangeville Tavern late Friday evening after he started picking fights with patrons. The man reportedly took a vehicle belonging to an­ other bar patron, drove around the bar without headlights for awhile, and then headed home. Sheriff’s deputies intercepted the man in the stolen vehicle on Nine Mile Road shortly before midnight, they said. The man was driving without headlights and almost struck the police cruiser head-on, deputies said. The man told police he’d been drinking since he got out of work at 7 p.m. He said he did not know whose vehicle he was driv­ ing or why he was driving it. The owner of the stolen vehicle said he’d left the keys Io his vehicle under the driv­ er’s scat while he was in the bar and when he left the bar he discovered his vehicle was gone. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 13. 2003 - Page 19 Criminal suspects lead police on snowy chases Area police had to chase suspected fel­ ons through miles of snowy woods last week, occasionally getting a cold dunking when they broke through ice-covered wa­ terways. But police eventually caught and arrested two men fleeing from them in separate inci­ dents in Yankee Springs and Prairieville townships. At 12:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, a Barry County Sheriff's deputy stopped a man walking northbound on Patterson Road north of M-179. The man was stum­ bling and appeared to be intoxicated, depu­ ties said. The man, 27-ycar-old Gerald L. Closscr of Cedar Springs, was instructed to stand in front of the deputy’s patrol car while the deputy checked the police infor­ mation network to sec if there were any outstanding warrants on Closser, police said. Closser made a run for it, police said. Another deputy arrived at the scene to as­ sist, and together the two officers tracked Closscr’s footprints for 2-1/2 miles in the dark through the woods. One deputy went through the ice crossing two creeks, sinking into approximately two feet of water, and both deputies went through the ice of Cobb Lake into three feet of water, police said. In the meantime, a third deputy located Closscr running north of Bowens Milles Road and arrested him, deputies said. Closscr was charged with resisting and obstructing police. There were two out­ standing arrest warrants on Closser, police said, one for violating probation on an un­ lawful blood alcohol level conviction in Kent Counly and one for contempt of court in White Cloud. At 3:13 p.m. Feb. 7 Prairieville Town­ ship Police stopped Raymond Carpenter, 19. of Battle Creek, on Delton Road for speeding, according Prairieville Town­ ship Patrolman Mirk Doster. Felons aid police in their capture A Charlotte.man wound up ia jail last weekend after he asked for a ride from a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy, police said. And a Grand Rapids man was arrested on several outstanding warrants after he was tardy bringing back a vehicle he was test­ driving. According to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies, the 21-year-ok; Charlotte man. whose name is being withheld pending ar­ raignment. was seen walking westbound on Stat. Road near Airport Road at 11:18 p.m. Feb. 9. A sheriff’s deputy stopped the man to advise him to walk opposite the flow of traffic, police said. The man told the deputy he was walking to his girlfriend’s house and would appreciate a ride because it was cold outside. A check by the deputy re­ vealed that a warrant for the man's arrest had been issued on charges of contempt of court in Hastings District Court. The man was subsequently handcuffed and transported to the county jail. Hastings City Police said Ronald C. Bishop, 33, of Grand Rapids, took a vehicle for a test drive from J & S Auto in Hastings Feb. 3 with a promise to return the vehicle the morning of Feb. 4. When Bishop didn't show, the owner of J & S contacted police, who confirmed in­ formation the J &. S owner had received that several arrest warrants had been issued for Bishop in Kcntwood.When Bishop re­ turned the vehicle at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4, po­ lice were alerted and were able to arrest Bishop, they said. Bishop pleaded guihy in Kentwood Dis­ trict Court this week to two counts of ob­ taining goods and services under false pre­ tenses and was sentenced to seven days in jail and a year’s probation. Delton honor roll announced Fifth grade All As — Stephanie Belcher, Benjamin Crookston. Sarah Dawson. Emily Hardy. Luke Hatfield. Christopher Horrocks. McKenzie Lester. Terin Norris. Taylor Peavey, Cara Phelps. Taylor Sewell. Thomas Tabor. Hannah Williams and Lauren Young. Honor Roll — MacKenzic Adams, Max­ well Alman. Cody Anderson. Aaron Aukerman, Kimberly Bobilya, Taylor Borcham, Logan Boss. Jordan Bourdo, Gavin BrinIcy, Cory Bromley Jr.. Jacob Brooks. An। drea Card. Dcelana Court. Abigail Gilbert, I James Dcibert, Kelly Dill. Shelbie Dimond. Joseph Dudley. Samantha Englesma. JanIson Fluty, Marissa Gan Isen. Benjamin GciIbig. Paige Green, Michael Griffith, Thomas IGroesbcck. Adam Hammond. Emma Hill. Bake Homister. Leah Hook. Brandon Hum­ phreys. Anna Hunt, Matthew Ingle, RichIrd Lindsey. Alex M.’thvin, Bradley Mcybrs. John Meyers. Samantha Michael. Dus- Ree DELTON HONOR ROLL, page 20 There were six outstanding arrest war­ rants on Carpenter and his license was sus­ pended, Doster said. Two passengers riding in Carpenter’s vehicle were found to have outstanding warrants from Kalamazoo, and were arrested. Carpenter fled on foot down Sunshine Drive, Doster said. While Prairieville Police Chief Larry Gentry stayed with the two arrested passen­ gers, Doster pursued Carpenter. Four state police officers joined in the chase as well, Doster said. After chasing Carpenter for a mile and a half through the woods, police received a tip Carpenter was hiding at a residence on Norris Road, Doster said, and they were able to arrest him there. Carpenter was arraigned in Barry District Court on charges of fleeing a police officer and also faces further action on the out-of­ county arrest warrants. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY • MARISSA VICTORIA Love Dad 4c Jennifer HAPPY VALENTINES DAY 4c HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY SARA. I/s about time. •Love ya. Heather* HAPPY VALENTINES DAY AARON! •Love Mom* HAPPY VALENTINES DAY CHASEY-BABY •Love, your favorite sister* HAPPY VALENTINES DAY GRANDMA DAWN 4c GRANDPA STEVE •Love, Andrew 4c Travis* HAPPY VALENTINES DAY GRANDPA 4c GRANDMA MATTHEWS at Clark Lake. Love, your Hastings Grandkids Andrew 4c Travis. •HAPPY VALENTINES* DAY HON You are the love of my life. Love forever, your wife - me. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY JUDY BROWN •from Mrs. Tony Stewart • HAPPY VALENTINES DAY ~MY BAKLAVA!” I love you with all of my heart! Eternally yours, "Angel HAPPY VALENTINES DAY NICK 4c SARAH •We miss you!* Aaron & Deb. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY SWEET PEA & BEEBERS Wp love you. Mom 4c Dad. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO MY HUSBAND BRIAN! I love you with all my heart! •Love, Christie* HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO YOU BOTH •Love 4c miss you lots!!* From your •sunshine Daughter* •HEY NOW!* You will always be my favorite little Katza. • Love Daddy • • COREY • Thank you for being such a wonderful husband 4c father. 1 couldn't have asked for more. Happy Valentines Day: With Love, Ang. Middleville woman charged in fatal hit-and-run accident —- A Middleville woman was arraigned Fri­ day in 63rd District Court, Rockford, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run traffic accident Sunday. Feb. 2, in Algoma Town­ ship, Kent County. Laura Lynne Barlow. 31. was charged with failing to stop at scene of an accident where at fault, resulting in death. She was given a cash/surety bond of $15,000 and has a preliminary exam set for 9:30 a.m. Friday. Feb 21. She remains in the Kent County Correctional Facility at this time The incident was reported at 8:06 a.m. Sunday. Feb. 2, after a passerby observed what he thought was a body lying in the ditch along the roadway. Upon checking further, the police were called to a scene on Northland Drive, north of Indian Lakes Road in Algoma Township. Police said they believe the crash took place during the night or early morning hours. •HEY LOVER* So very happy you persuaded me to get to know you. I love you. •Blue Eyes* •HEYTAE MAE* Guess what? _ I Love You! ’ Wuv Ya, Perry Bob.* •JEFF* Happy Valentines Day to a wonderful husband & father. Love always, Angela Pierson 4c our baby girl. JESSICA HAIGHT I Love You! Let's run away to Mexico! ______ Love, Jason.______ *JOE* You are the sweetest, you are the best. It is you 4c I against all the rest. Be my Valentine now 4c forever. _______ • Carrie*_______ • JUUE • 1 bought you one ring and I can't afford another, so please just be patient or I'll marry your mother. I love you. ••KENNY,** Roses are red, violets are blue - my heart melts, when I'm with you! Your Valentine Babe, _______ • Jeanie*_______ * KIM • Roses are red, violets are blue. 1 love every minute, when I'm with my Kimmiepoo. Happy Valentines Day! • Vic * LADY IN RED AU I really said Tuesday morning was I love yo i! •Love, Dream Boy.* •SHEEN A,* you'll always be my "Queen of the Jungle". I love you! Pi8 SWEETIE PIE fc MOMMY with ail our love and kisses. Forever - Richard, Richy, Stephanie 4c Heidi. TYLER. HAYLEY, KENNEDY, DAMON Happy Valentines Day! Love, Mom 4c Dad. • ARIANA • You’re such a doll! We're so happy to have you in our lives. Happy Vaientines Day! Uncle Corey, Aunt Angie 4c Little Griffin. The victim was identified as Stephen Ray Ross. 43. of Rockford. While deputies were still investigating the scene. Cedar Springs Police Department notified them that they had located a possi­ ble suspect vehicle in their city. The regis­ tered owner from Middleville was visiting relatives there and was reporting to Cedar Springs police that her vehicle may have been used without permission and had been returned damaged. This vehicle had wind­ shield and headlight damage and what offi­ cers observed to be blood stains. Crime scene technicians were called to check the vehicle and a decision was made to impound the 1991 Plymouth Colt and have it secured as evidence. Deputies conducted a number of inter­ views and determined the driver to be Bar­ low. •DARLING ROBBIE* When the red, red Robin comes bob, bob, bobbing along, you are our everything. Love you. Mom 4c John. r . ■ I've loved you from the day we met and I love you even more now. Love always. Sweetie (Penny). •DEAREST P.B.* I love you and appreciate all you do very much. Thank you! Love lots - me. •FOR BABY GIRL* THOMPSON: Welcome into this world on this precious day. Can't wait to see you!! Love, The Lovell's •FOR OUR DADDY,* You're the greatest! Love, Stacee 4c Aaron. •FOR MY HUSBAND/ I love you always! Love, Julee. GRANDMA 4c GRANDPA • •HINCKLEY** We love you lots! Love, Sudden Impact, Baby Girls, Kode Dude 4c BJ. GRANDMA CUDDAHEE 4c GRANDMA APSEY: Happy Valentines Day to 2 wonderful Grandmas. Love, your Grandchildren. ••••••________ •GRANDMA'S* SPECIAL BLESSINGS Chad, Brian, Daven, Zachery, Josh, Paul, Shelby, Emma, Ben, Claire. Much Love Always! • GRIFFIN * Thank you for being a special part of our lives! After just one short year, we couldn't imagine life without you! You're truly irreplaceable! Happy Valentines Day to one of a kind. •We Love You* Mommy 4c Daddy. •MONK-A-JUNK* Pony-girl, pony-girl, won't you be our pony-girl? Growing up, now it's a horse. Our love. Grandma 4c Grandpa. MR. UGLY: I may not always say it, hope you always know it. So here I am to say it, so you will know it I Love You! •Slick* •B.J. BUEHLER* I love you very much; you are my Babes forever. Happy Valentines Day! •Love, Casey.* Laura Lynne Barlow •MUGGSY* Things can never go badly wrong if the heart be true and the love be strong. •Mrs. Muggsy* •MY BEAUTIFUL* You are my one and only love, I Icveyou with every inch of my heart. Forever yours only! Love, your woman. MY DEAR IRMA (ELKE) Thank you for being here for me, you are my special Valentine! Love, •Grandma (Nancy)* •OUR TOMMY* kick them high and far our #1 soccer player. We love you. Grandma 4c Grandpa. RICHARD 4c DONNA ••BIRD** You are the best grandpa and grandma ever. Happy Valentines Day. We love you! ' Rich, Lauren, Matt, Jimmy & Lynsey. •RITA* you'll always be my one 4c only mom! I'm sorry! I hope you forgive me! Happy Valentines Day! I love you! •Christie* •ROBERT* you are my sun, my moon 4c my stars. Happy 1st Valentines Day as husband 4c wife. I love you: Me • S* 1 loved you yesterday, I will love you more tomorrow than 1 do today. •Love always, B* ' SHAMROCK EMPLOYEES You are my family, 1 don't know how I could be without you! Hugs 4c Kisses, •Wanda* •ABBY-DABBY* you are our pewder girl, our glitzie princess. Much love. Grandma 4c Grandpa. •AMBER STANGER* Happy Valentines Day! 1 love you mommy, Alexus Sue Gillons. • • ANDREW •• Happy Valentines Day to a terrific son. Love, Mom. •GWEN* Happy Valentines Day 4c Anniversary! Thank you for 22 years of love & companionship. Love, Dan. TO A SPECIAL LITTLE GUY NAMED • DILLON JOHN • You're always in my heart. Happy Valentines Day Son, • I miss you so much!* Happy Valentines Day! TO MY #1 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL PLAYER #54 Happy Valentines Day! Guess who? •TO MY FOREVER* VALENTINE, with love •Happy Anniversary!!* My heart belongs to you! With all my heart, soul 4c beyond. Love always, forever yours, •Energizer Bunny!* TO MY GODDESS IN TROUBLE We really do belong together I love you deeply! Forever Yours. •TO MY HUBBY* Happy Valentines Day! You are the best thing tha happened to me! •Love you, Pat* TO MY NEW HUSBAND After all of our years together, I still love you more each day. Happy Valentines Day, _______ *Casey*________ •TO MY ROCKY DOG:* I love you for all you are and for all we are together Love your Harley Honey! TO MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND TODD Thank you for everything and us. 1 love you, • Barb* TO THE BEST MOM & GRANDMA •We love you!* Love, Kevin, RJ, Mikayla 4c Shiyla. * WEZ * 1 swear that I’ll always be there. I’d give anything and happiness & sorrow, for better, for worse, I will I we you with every Deat of my heart. • Love, RJ • * ANDREW 4c TRAVIS • Happy Valentines Day to two special boys. Love, Mom 4c Chad VALENTINES OF MINE Marcy, Shane, Travis, Brayden: You are the best things that ever happened to me! •Love - JLM* �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 13, 2003 DELTON HONOR ROLL, continued tin Millard. Sequoyah Millard. Robert Mi­ nehart. Kirsten Nottingham. Sara Osborne. Randi Pash Lucas Pink'. Amber Poling. Paige Robinson. Kcnzi Rumbaugh. Katie Searles. Jocelyn Sleight. Joseph Springer. Clinton Stoneburner. Kali Tobias. Cody Warner. Caitlin Williamson and Francque Zelcnock. Sixth grade All A s — Audrey Broun. Ashley Guizic. Anna Goldsworthy. Joann Hoeberling. Sarah Holroyd. Melissa Julian. Eliza­ beth McCord. Rebecca Mikolajczyk. Sarah Robbins. Adrienne Schroeder and Sara We­ imer. Honor Roll — Charles Andersen. Daniel Aukcrman. Chelsea Bagley. Hillary Ba­ gley. Brian Bieganski. Alexander. Bork. Angela Boysen. Amber Bruder. Thaddcus Calkins. Douglas Campbell. Jordan Cham­ pion. Andrew Chapman. Amber Christian­ sen. Alexandra Daniel. Allison Deschcinc. Jacob Donahue. William Doran. Peter Duqucsncl. Lacey Edgerton. Lydia Ely. Pat­ rick Fates. Susan Falvo. Janet Ease. David Fulton McCarty. Rebecca Gaylor. Richard Green. Colleen Harmon. Taylor HarrisKingsley. Scott Hoekstra. Samuel Hoff, Samantha Holroyd. Curtis Jordan. Stefan Jovanovich. Ashlcigh Kane. Jordan Kcagle. Tarah Keim. Adam Keys. Stephanie KirkJohnson. Lauren Knollenberg. Sarah Kucharck. Raymond Lindsey. Daniel McIntyre. Sarah Momence. William Moon V. Tyler Morgan. Cody Morse. Anthony Moll. Nicholas Mueller. Thomas Muma. Casey Overbcck. Dalton Parmenter. John Payne. Brittany Pctzold. Darrin Pursley. Jeremy Reiglcr. Rustina Roc. John Rusan. Quinn Seaver. Brennan Smith. Lisa Solo­ mon. Emily Stevens. Matthew Tuftedal. Samantha Vickery. Wesley Wandell. Gar­ rett Warner. Libby Warren. Kyle Wnuk and Jason Wohhuis Seventh grade All As — Paul Belcher. Eric Boehm. Bailey Davis. Mitchell Duqucsncl. Alexan­ dra Fox. Morgan Hennessey. Matthew Jul­ ian. Jared Lindberg. Corrine Lubbers. Sarah McCord. Sara McDuff. Chase Mills. Jill Newton. Blain Patrick. Samantha Rey­ nolds. Shawn Schut. Jordan Smith. Kclsic Smith. Amber Strick. Justin VandcrMecr. Cody White. Jessica Wine and Rachael Williams. Eighth grade All As — Samantha Bennett. Amanda Berry. Kelsey Chapple. Ke sey Dcibcrt. Jannelle Eddy. Hannah Goy. Jordan Haines. Katec Hogoboom. Laura Knight. Kristen Marble. Kristyn Norris and Amanda Strick. Honor Roll — Lyndscy Alaniz. Amber Andrews. Sondra Baker. Anthony Bomfacr. Amanda Boss. Brendan Boyle. Janet Brooks. Kelsey Brownell. Brittany Burandt. Adam Calkins. Grady Cooke. Rich­ ard Court 111. Colleen Dowd. Nicole Dykgraat. JoAnne Ehrhardt. Alicia Farrah. Amanda Flick. Dylan Goebel. Nicholas Haas. Robert Hammond. Stefannie Ham­ mond. Jacob Hardy, l.acie Harvath. Amanda Hunter. Katlin Jacobs. Kecly Ja­ cobs. Bethany Johncock. Adam Kcagle. Katlynn McCormick. Heather Millard. Zachary Mueller. Joshua Newhouse. An­ drew Newkirk. Destiny Newton. Timothy Panos. Charity Pctzold. Hilary Phelps. Kyle Purdum. Troy Quick. Samantha Rhoda. Tori Ritchie. Daniel Roberts. Samantha Rossetti. Katherine Smith. Jessica Sweat. Gwen Taylor. Steven Tiffany . Rylee Tran­ tham. Ross VandcrMecr. Jenah Wandell. Molly Warren. Heather Whittemore. Erika Wood. Kaylec Woodmansee and Kacic Woznicki. Honor Roll — Jennifer Arkwright. Amy Aukcrman. Emily Beadle. Rachel Beeler. Nicholas Bishop. Christopher Blincoc. Kristina Bobilya. Jesse Cecil. Caitlin Champion. Samantha Cooke. Jessica Dame. Quinn DeBolt. Erika Dcnnany. Cas­ sandra Desncss. Michael DeWaters. Brian Diaz. McKenzie Earl. Nathan Ely. Emma Garrison. Itzel Gomez. Kathryn Goy. Tay­ lor Grizzle. Corrie Halder. Gabriel Hay­ ford. Johnathon Hess. Kirsten Houghlaling. Sabrina Huyck. Jennifer Jeiidevine. Curtis Kelly. Angela Kennedy. Kelsey Kctola. Jennifer Komoeljc, Chris Kuesler. Nicholas Kuykendall. Jerika Lapointe-Howard. Bai­ ley Lester. Andrew Liceaga. Chris Link. Justine McCowan. Christopher Miller. Mary Minehart. Leah Minshall. Lavonnc Ogg. Amy Patrick. Hope Phillips. Joshua Piszker. Brandon Reynolds. Shawn Rine. David Roberts. Whitney Roberts. Stephanie Ross. Steven Ross. Jessica Samis. Steven Scoby. Lacy Seamans. Coty Seaver. Jessica Slagel. Jessy Smith. Joel Solomon 11. An­ drew Spaulding. Corey Spencer. Jonathan Spencer. Christopher Storck. Zachary Swank. Samantha VanDcnBerg. Kevin VanHoose. Koty Watson. Larry White. Jes­ sica Wines and Kirk Wolschlcgcr. Save up to ' .’9,000 Now! INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph Sobers, marned and Anna Sobers (original mort­ gagors) to First Security Home Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated November 8. 2000, and recorded on November 15. 2000 in Liber instru­ ment #1051958 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, assignee by an assignment dated November 15. 2002. which was recorded on November 27. 2002. tn Liber instrument #1092553, Barry county Records, on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY­ SEVEN AND 13/100 dollars ($117,727.13). including interest at 7.500°□ per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on February 27. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described to the recorded plat thereof, except the East 1/2 o* the South 1/2 of Lot 1291 of the City turmerty Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200226766 Team S (2/13) Loaded! Leather, Trailering Pkg, Bose Premium XM Satellite Radio Sound System L Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. 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Ml 48025 File #200312292 PIUS TAX & TITLE BEST TERM & RATE TO QUALIFIED BUYER Team S (3-8) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-02-20.pdf 7b59552ec82c9ada1cde2a08abc563fc PDF Text Text USTIKGS PUBLIC LIBRMt! 1215 CHURCH ST MSTlIIGS Ul 490M-JHJ Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday, February 20, 2003 VOLUME 150, NO. 8 PRICE 50* Influenza claims life of local 6th-grader HEWS BRIEFS by Dan Hermes Staff Writer Perhaps it doesn't get any more tragic for parents than having to bury one of their children. The Racine family in Hastings is : Odem voters aarra [M village tnutee HHS students to present South Pacific for appointed last the term of Ken Cole, Village goxerxl by. March 10, to Rogers and Kammerstein's musical "South Pacific" will be presented by Hast­ ings High School students Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Feb. 27 and 28 and March 1. at 7 p.m. at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Tickets in advance cost $5 for students and seniors and $6 tor adults: at the door they are $6 for students and seniors and $7 tor adults. Tickets can be purchased at Felpausch, Bosley's and all school district buildings Above, students Jett Baker (left) and Enn Fish (right) play two ot the main characters. Emile and Nellie. Christopher White and Hannah Tebo play Emile's children, Jerome and Ngana. dealing with just that. Their 11-year-old daughter. Ashley, a sixth-grade student at Hastings Middle School, died unexpectedly Wednesday. Feb. 12. at DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. “The way they arc telling us, it’s pnucmonia-related.” said Ashley’s father. Jim Racine. “It all happened so fast. It’s unbe­ lievable. We didn’t even know she had pneumonia.” Jim said that Ashley had been sick with flu-like symptoms late last month, but had been feeling better. She felt good enough to attend a school ice skating parly, where she hurt her ankle. A trip to the doctor on Jan. 24 followed, and the doctor checked her for a recurring sore thro?! and told the Racines to continue with fluids. “She had a sore throat and a little fever. The doctor told us to watch her temperature and take fluids,” Jim added. Then the impossible happened a few days later. Ashley Racine “That’s when she was stricken and went to the hospital,” Jim said. Ashley was admitted to Pennock Hospi- See INFLUENZA, page 2 Park Board member's ouster demanded by David T. Young will indade music for Families wil! biciWK Whea You Wirt H’s a Small World. Boychoir tnrtMX the ctoir'a Missa St. Dutch composer ha Nieof the Psalms, written in k’or the last 100 yean. Ateo in* will be an excerpt from * »s "Lord Nelson" Mass. performs throughout the Stator and abroad, with a amtors of the Waahmgscheduled in June. ad Ryan began ins singing ca­ fe the Battle Creek Boychoir. undergraduate and gradum vocal performance al in The Santa Fe of The Pirates of i. Ryan recently won first the Harold Haugh Light OpcalComperttion. Editor The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission continues to search for a new director, but not all of its recent troubles have gone away. The commission is continuing to adver­ tise for the director’s position, which was vacated by Dr. Peter Forsberg last fall. Forsberg had been under fire from some commissioners, particularly Jeff Macken­ zie and Clyde Morgan, who had made it known they weren't satisfied with his lead­ ership and his personal activities while liv­ ing on park grounds. Forsberg contended that a “disgruntled” former employee. Larry Henley, was fueling the charges, and Mackenzie and Morgan were lining up with him. Though Forsberg is out of the picture now. at least one parks commissioner still believes Morgan should be removed from the panel or reprimanded for his link with Henley when the latter filed a workers’ compensation complaint against the county. Jeff Van Nortwick. a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission from the Dowling area, wrote a letter last week to Barry County Administrator Michael Brown. The letter read: “It is with genuine consternation that the County Humane Society its annual “Spav Day" TuesFeb. 25. who has his or her dog or cat spayed or neutered i—.. visit the Humane Society office at 106 W. State St. in Hastings or call 945-0602 to receive a $20 gift certificate to help defray the coats of the procedure. Only Barry County re-irlcnta may apply for the certificate. _______________________________ More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 Commission continues. “I have recently learned of Clyde Mor­ gan’s presence again with Larry Henley on Charlton Park s premises to collect items alleged to have been left there, though his (Henley’s) employment ended many months ago. “Clyde Morgan has given testimony on behalf of Larry Henley at Henley's workers compensation hearing against the County/Park. has attended the going away party at the Henleys’ as they were being evicted from County/Park housing, and utilized the Parks dumpster for their parting garbage. “Within the last 12-24 months. Clyde Morgan and Jeff Mackenzie have openly lied to the Parks Commission, withheld in­ formation from the Parks Commission, all stemming from Morgan's relationship with Larry Henley. “This information is not manufactured. It is part of the public record and is certainly contrary to the mission of the Parks Com­ mission and the oath taken to serve the county. “It is with deep concern that you (must) seek a qualified alternative to represent the Planning and Zoning Commission on the Parks Commission. To not do so is to allow this heinous and reprehensible behavior to continue. “It is time to send a clear signal to public servants that there is a code of conduct that they must adhere to. To do anything less is an injustice to the taxpayers who are paying the compensations, per diems, mileage and the many other benefits these alleged civil servants are receiving, including yours. “I hope that you will take this situation seriously as I certainly am. As the highest paid civil servant (in Barry County govern­ ment) it is your obligation to sec to it that the county government is operated properly and by standards acceptable to the people, not a select group. I hope to sec a positive sign from your office of your intent.” Neither Morgan nor Brown returned phone calls from the Banner regarding this matter. Morgan is a member of the Parks and Rec Commission as the representative from the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission, of which he is chairman. Mackenzie, chairman of the BarryCounty Board of Commissioners, is one of three County Board members serving on the Parks and Rec Commission. The other two are Parks and Rec Board Chairman kenneth Neil and Clare Tripp. All three re­ ceive per diem pay and a milcage allow­ ance. Other members on the commission in­ clude Don Wilcutt, Barry County Drain Commissioner Thomas Doyle and last year’s chairwoman, Sharon Rich. Wes Robinson was a member until last month, when he turned in his resignation. Besides the three commissioners, Wilcutt receives a per diem and mileage and Mor­ gan gets mileage, according to Van Nortwick, but he. Rich, Doyle and Robin­ son have received no compensation. Van Nortwick maintains that the Parks and Rec Commission needs to make some serious changes in what it docs. As a board it oversees Charlton Park, but docs little else. Van Nortwick said he believes the com­ mission shows no vision and only promotes the status quo. ’This commission has not reached out to the rest of Barry County," he said. They’ve just maintained the status quo.” For example, he said little has been done to include the schools, including having a representative on the commission. See OUSTER, page 2 J-Ad Graphics hires police, court writer Daniel T. Hermes of Sunfield has been hired as newest reporter at J-Ad Graph­ Tuesday presence of Clyde Morgan on the Parks ic's. Hermes will serve as a police and courts reporter and feature writer. He succeeds longtime staffer Shelly Sulscr. who re­ cently moved into the new job as editor of the Marshall Chronicle, which is nowowned by J-Ad. Hermes brings a wealth of talent and ex­ perience to the local reporting position, having spent almost 14 years with weekly and daily newspapers in Florida and West Virginia. He worked as a sports correspondent covering high school sports and wrote and helped develop a weekly outdoors page for the Tampa Tribune daily newspaper be­ tween 1989 and 1995. He started his career there also as a circulation supervisor, over­ seeing 15 employees He also served as a staff sports writer at the Citrus County Chronicle daily in Crystal River. Fla., as staff sports writer He wrote weekly columns, covered high school sports and the University of Florida football team. He also developed weekly outdoors and golf pages and took photographs. Hermes moved on to the Daily Sun 38.000 circulation weekly in Lady Lake. Fla., as sports editor. He supervised a staff of three writers and several correspondents, wrote columns, covered high school sports, golf and polo events, along with taking photographs. He also was host of weekly-televised football picks show. He then returned to the Citrus County Chronicle to work on the news copy desk and handled general assignment stories. For the past two years, he had been at the Point Pleasant Register, a 5.000 circulation daily Point Pleasant. W. Va.. as news edi­ tor He oversaw a staff of tour reporters and developed daily budget. Other duties in- Daniel Hermes eluded writing, photographs, layout and de­ sign. Hermes came to Michigan only a couple of months ago because of family considera- See HIRES, page 2 Shelly Sulser (right) has left the Ban­ ner and Reminder and is now working with John Jacobs (left) and Tom Isham (standing), both of the Marshall Ad-Vi­ sor, as she takes over the reins as the editor of the Marshall Chronicle. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 20. 2003 Public hearing set for Nashville annexation by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of C ommis­ sioners will hold a public hearing al 10 a m Tuesday. Feb. 25 to hear comments before deciding whether to grant the annexation of 7.84 acres in Castleton Township to the villagc of Nashville. The hearing will be held on the top floor of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Orvin Moore and lad Davis, owners of Mulberry Fore Golf Course and a new ban­ quet facility being built on the premises, arc requesting the annexation of a portion of their property, primarily tor the expan­ sion of utilities, the County Board was told. Commissioner Jim French said the prop­ erty had been in the village at one time. If approved, the annexation will square the north village limit line, the owners said. The Nashville Village Council approved the annexation request last December. I he County Board has the final say The acreage in the annexation request would include the existing clubhouse, the new banquet facility and an area where the owners hope to build condominiums. The 6.600-squarc-foot Mulberry Gardens banquet facility will scat 250 people and be available for weddings, graduation and of­ fice parties and other activities. The owners expect the facility to be completed this month. HIRES, from page 1 MORE News Briefs... Dinner theater has 4 more dates Family Fun Night slated for Friday The Village Players of Middlevil­ le’s dinner theater production of the comedy-mystery “Occupation: Mur­ der” will continue for the next two weekends at the Middle Villa Inn. The performance dates are Friday and Saturday evenings. Feb. 21 and 22 and Feb. 28 and March 1. Tickets arc $22.50 per person. Call 795-3640 to make reservations. A Family Fun Night will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Hastings High School. The evening's activities will include open gym. children's games. arts and crafts, face painting, roller blading and karaoke. Refreshmcntgs will he avail­ able for a charge. Cost of the evening is $5 per fam­ ily. $3 per individual and 25 cents for Wind Band’s next concert is Feb. 23 The Thornapplc Wind Band's next concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 23, at Delton Kellogg High School. Now in its sixth season, the Wind Band, conducted by Keith Closson. will do a scries of selections, including a medley from "The Sound of Music." Then the Kellogg Community College Concert Band, conducted by Ed Zen- tcra. will entertain and include a salute to America’s first president in "The George Washington Bicentennial March." The concert will be concluded with the combined bands playing "America The Beautiful" and the march that's considered an "unquestioned master­ piece," John Phillip Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever." Two county lakes have zebra mussels Though the number of Michigan Lakes infested with zebra mussels in­ creased by 11 in the year 2002. none were found last year in any lake in Barry County. The total of lakes infested statewide has risen to 177. with two listed in Barry County, Gun Lake and Payne Lake. Jordan Lake near Lake Odessa was monitored last year, but research showed it remained uninfested. Zebra mussels are filter-feeding mollusks that can affect all plants and animals in a lake, even driving native clams and crayfish to extinction. They can also foul beaches, clog waler in­ take pipes and collect on docks, shore stations and other stationary objects. Once they arc in the lake. Michigan State University experts say. it is al­ most impossible to eradicate them from the ecosystem. Trail scouting day slated for Feb. 22 The Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country National Scenic Trail will have a trail scouting day in the Middleville State Game Area Satur­ day, Feb. 22. Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. at the Big Boy in Hastings, and at about 8:45 members will leave and meet at Grange Road at the south end of the Barry State Game Area near Mid­ dleville. The tentative plan is to do some exploration of the State Game Area, so people planning to participate should be dressed to hike. Those who plan to skip breakfast may join the group at their starling point. A group of adventurers called the Fortune Bay Expeditionary Team are hiking the Michigan section of the North Country Trail. They plan to hike the Lower Peninsula and kayak to St. Ignace by Aug. 31. Al least some of the group arc NCTA members. They will be hiking through the Chief Noonday Chapter section of the North Country Trail 10.5 miles to Delton March 8. 13.5 miles through Yankee Springs March 15 and 13 miles to Freeport Friday. March 21. The team has invited hikers to join them. The hiking so far has been day hikes on weekends, but later will in­ clude longer trips with overnights. each craft. Students 13 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. The event is being conducted to help promote the new Community Education and Recreation Center. Kiwanis spaghetti dinner is Feb. 25 The Hastings Kiwanis Club will have its annual spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 25, at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The dinner will be held before the Hastings High School home basketball game. Included on the menu will be spa­ ghetti. garlic bread, salad, beverages and dessert. Cost is $5 per person, with children ages 10 and younger free. A meatless sauce also will be available. Proceeds, as always, will go to help­ fund Kiwanis local commumty service projects. ‘Pajama Game’ auditions slated The Thornapplc Players arc prepar­ ing for their annual spring musical April 24-26 at Central Auditorium in Hastings "The Pajama Game." a comedy with music and lyrics by Richa.-d Adler and Jerry Ross, first appeared on the stage in 1954 and later made it to the silver screen in 1959. starring Doris Day. The Thornapple Players will hold auditions for "The Pajama Game" from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 23, and from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Feb. 24, at Jefferson Street Gallery. 205 South Jefferson St. in Hastings. Any post high school age adult is welcome to audition. There arc 16 speaking roles and a chorus. Anyone who is interested in working back stage and behind the scenes for this production should also stop by the auditions. Actors may prepare a song for the auditions if they choose. The show will be directed by Doug Acker. Walk for Warmth slated for Feb. 22 This year’s Walk for Warmth in Hastings is scheduled for Saturday morning. Feb. 22. The annual fund-raiser, sponsored by the Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan, in­ cludes one- and three-mile outdoor walks in Hastings, starting at the Free Methodist Church. The Walk for Warmth helps low-in­ come. elderly, and disabled residents stay warm during the winter. While the Walk is an agency-wide CAA event, all funds raised arc used to help residents of the local community. Pledge sheets will be available at area businesses and at the local CAA office this month. More than 600 walkers and sup­ porting sponsors raised more than $68,000 through the Walk for Warmth last year. So far. this money has helped more than 800 individuals with heating related emergencies. For more information on the Walk for Warmth, contact the local CAA of­ fice 450 Meadow Run Drive. Suite 4(K» Hastings. (269) 948-4260. lions. He is a native of the Lansing area. “Obviously, we feel very fortunate to be able to bring in a journalist w ith the kind of talent and experience Dan shows us." J-Ad Graphics Editor David T. Young said. "He has covered the police blotter and court re­ ports before. He is no stranger to the busi­ ness. provides us with some extra sports work and we like the fact he has strong lo­ cal ties.” Sulser began her career with J-Ad in 1984 fresh out of high school and she learned the business from lop to bottom. She had a brief tenure as editor of a weekly newspaper in Ohio and came back home about 10 years ago. Sulser worked in the production depart­ ment and served as editor of the Weekender until 1997. when Young asked her to take over the police and court reporting duties to fill a vacancy left by Jason Carr. On her first day on the beat, she covered the tragic, bizarre and spectacular crash of the GMC Jimmy into the Fclpausch supermarket in Hastings that killed two people. “That certainly was trial by fire for Shelly," Young said. “but. as always, she came through with her determination, pas­ sion and ability to get the job done well.” J-Ad. which owns the Marshall Ad-Vi­ sor. recently decided to purchase the Mar­ shall Chronicle, a former daily that is being resurrected as a weekly and a sister publi­ cation. Sulser and the sports editor serve as a two-person staff. Their first edition rolled off the presses Monday. Feb. 17. and cop­ ies arc available at J-Ad Graphics offices on North Broadway. Hastings. “We certainly were sorry to lose Shelly," Young said. “She’s been solid staff mem­ ber and frankly a lot like a family member. But we understand her always strong pas­ sion to prove herself as a quality profes­ sional journalist. We wish her well.” Sulser also is a partner in a part-time and weekend photography business with Diane Kchrle of Kalanjazoo./ OUSTER, from page 1 “They run 5,000 kids through that facil­ ity every year," he said. “Why not try to make it 10,000?" He also said he thinks some commission members arc putting their own personal agendas ahead of the good of the county. “Morgan has been an ally of Larry lienley since day one," he said. “He's had a vendetta.” Van Nortwick said he’s asking Brown for action because “It's my belief that when we pay a county administrator close to $1(X).(XX) a year (including benefits), he must make sure the county is being run properly and that all officials arc account­ able. Michael Brown has the power to ask Morgan to step aside... It's time for the ad­ ministration and the County Board of Com­ missioners to examine what’s going on on these boards." 1 Royalty for a day... Wrapping up a reading and research unit about castles, kings, queens, princes and princesses, the 26 students in Katie Keene's second grade class at Delton Kellogg Elementary School became "royalty" for a day during a Feb 13 celebra­ tion. Dressing up in fancy clothing, all the boys were knighted as princes and the girls crowned as princesses. Here, student Rachel Parker curtsies under an arch of flowers as part of the event, which also included ballroom dancing, a special lunch, sharing research reports, appetizers and an early Valentine s Day card ex­ change Counties can expect deep, painful cuts from state by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Counties in Michigan can expect deep, painful cuts in the stale’s budget. That was the message Barry County commissioners heard from Governor Jenni­ fer Granholm when they attended the Michigan Association of Counties Legisla­ tive Conference last week. Commissioner Wayne Adams said. "We hope to stay right on lop of all this together with, of course, all of our depart­ ments....” said County Board Vice Chair­ woman Sandy James. "We arc in so much better shape than so many counties that we really have a lot of blessings to count...This county is still operating in the black. Many counties are already not operating in the ack.' • Authorized up to an additional $1,966 for carpeting in the County Circuit Court offices, law library and jury room, subject Io obtaining three bids. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, who chairs the county’s Facilities & Property Committee, said the extra cost, beyond the original esti­ mate of $3,200. is warranted because the carpet originally selected needs Io be up­ graded and the county’s Maintenance De­ partment does not have the proper equip­ ment to remove the existing carpeting. According to a memorandum from Cir­ cuit Court Judge James H. Fisher, a differ­ ent carpet selection will idd about $700 to the original carpel estimate and carpet re­ moval services for the existing floor cover­ ing will cost about Si.221. Fisher also said the Circuit. District and Family court divisi ms and Friend of the INFLUENZA, continued from page 1 tai in Hastings before being flown to De­ Vos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. “She was on oxygen for thrcc-and-a-half days,” Jim said. Ashley then fell into a coma for two-anda-half weeks before she died, according to her father. Ashley was an honor roll student at Haslings Middle School. “We were very shocked when we heard the news.” said HMS Principal Mike Karasinski. “She was a very nice, well-behaved, worked hard, everything we want our kids to be. She’ll be very sadly missed." NASCAR was aiso a passion with AshIcy. “She was a Jeff Gordon fan and loved racing.” Jim added about his daughter. “She tried everything she possibly could — band, soccer, reading. She had the whole­ world ahead of her and she was loved by everybody." Services have already taken place for Ashley, but a memorial is planned in the near future. "We’re going to hold a tree-planting or balloon release when the weather gets bet­ ter." J;m said. "Support had been outstand­ ing. from Hastings Mutual. Bradford Life, the post office, it goes on and on. Complete utter strangers have come forward with cards, donations. The community support has been great." Ashley is survived by her parents. Jim and Martha, her brother. Mike. 7. along with many other relatives. Influenza numbers According to state officials, six children have died in the state from similar circum­ stances. In Barry County. 157 cases of flu have been treated at the Barry-Eaton Dis­ trict Health Department while residents of Eaton Counts have recorded 343 cases. Di- rcctor Jim Schnackcnberg said. “We’re not seeing a particular increase." Schnackcnberg said. “Usually we think of March as the end of the (flu) season. We no longer have flu vaccines, but some physi­ cians may still have supplies yci. We’re pretty much at the tail end.” Dr. Chris Noah, who has family prac- “It does affect younger folks, but it's rare to go to pneumonia and lethal Stage. _ Dr. Chris Noah lice in Middleville, said it's not that com­ mon for children to die from influenza. "It docs affect younger folks, but it’s rare to go to pneumonia and lethal stage," he said. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that the death toll, which averaged 20,000 deaths per year in the 1970s. has in­ creased to an average of 36.000 per year in the 90s. w hile had years can number 70,000 deaths. “Flu characterizes itself difcrcntly in dif­ ferent people." Schnackcnberg added. “Usually it's the elderly population at risk. We advise people Io consult a physician and caution the use of aspirin. It’s not ad­ visable in children." Influenza, also known as the flu. is a contagious disease that is caused by the in­ fluenza virus, according to the CDC. It at­ tacks the respiratory tract in humans (nose, throat, and lungs). The flu is different from a cold. Influenza usually comes on sud­ denly and may include symptoms such as fever, headache, tiredness (can be ex­ treme). dry cough, sore throat, nasal con­ gestion and body aches. Court were had “under budgeted expenses" by about $ 147.(MM) in 21X12. according to an unaudited summary of the Trial Court’s fi­ nancial performance. In addition, the court system had $ 162.CMX) more revenue than expected last year. He also asked the County Board Io ap­ prove S12.1XX) to remodel the District Court Division's offices Io provide for all proba­ tion officers to have an office to use. No action was taken on that request last week. Fisher also noted that county judges want to grant wage increases to administra­ tors and non-union employees in the court system. • Heard that Bencslh Co. of Lansing has been selected Io be the consultant for the county's M-37 Corridor Committee, which is working with the Michigan Department county, said Commissioner Jim French, who chairs that committee. The firm is highly recommended, he said. The con­ sultant’s work is expected Io be completed by the end of September. There will be about five workshops for area officials and two public hearings. The cost is being paid by a grant through MDOT. • Granted casements to Consumers En­ ergy for the right to have access to under­ ground electric lines and gas pipelines on the county’s property on the comer of West Woodlawn and North Broadway (M-43) where the new Barry-Eaton District Health Building and Commission on Aging site arc located. Also approved was a 15-foot casement on each side of Consumers Ener­ gy’s electric lines at those sites to trim, cut down and otherwise remove and control any trees and brush. Woman dies in Yankee Springs crash Shcron K. Throop. 60. died Monday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Yankee Springs Township Feb. 12. No details of funeral arrangements were available at press time. Throop, who resided in Battle Creek with her husband Roy Throop. 61. was a passenger in a car driven by her husband when the vehicle flipped over on Yankee Springs Road south of M-179 early last Wednesday morning. Also in the vehicle was Throop’s daughter. Vicki Hardy. 33, of Delton, and Hardy’s two young sons. Shcron and Hardy were the only passengers injured in the crash: Hardy's injuries were minor. Throop passed away at Spectrum Health in dow ntown Grand Rapids. THINK QUALITY ...-when it comes to processing of your color photos! FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS Nonh of Hastings on M-43 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 20, 2003 - Page 3 New law “biggest loss of local control” ever by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Federal No Child Left Behind legislation is “the biggest loss of local and state con­ trol ever attempted by the federal govern­ ment,” Delton Kellogg School Superinten­ dent Ron Archer told the DK School Board Monday. Archer gave a report on the new legisla­ tion to the board, in which he said that the legislation represented “seven percent of all school dollars telling the 93 percent how they will perform.” Archer was referring to the percentage of federal dollars local school districts could lose if they don't comply with the new leg­ islation. Board member John Wells asked Archer after his report, “How bad does it get be­ fore we tell the federal government to keep their seven percent?” Wells also asked if such a thing was possible — to give up fed­ eral aid in exchange for being able to con­ duct school business without meeting No Child Left Behind requirements. Archer said he is unsure exactly what ramifications school districts would face if they refused to go along with the new legis­ lation. States would possibly have to get on board and collectively refuse to be a part of the new school performance assessment program that NCLB represents. Archer said there has already been dis­ cussion between states and the federal gov­ ernment about delaying implementation of the new legislation while school districts dig themselves out of a financial hole. “I just read that this is the worst financial cri­ sis in 50 years in education,” Archer said. Michigan schools are being hit hard by a recession that has caused sales tax revenues to decline. Proposal A boosted the sales tax, decreased property taxes, and guaran­ teed schools a certain base level of per-pu­ pil aid. But educators say Proposal A failed to take into account decreases in Michigan tax revenues due to downturns in the econ­ omy. In the Delton school system, staff mem­ bers are being asked to cut spending on everything but absolutely necessary items to offset a $204,148 deficit in this year's budget. Schoo) board members Monday ap­ proved a budget amendment that included the $204,148 deficit. Previously, the 2002­ 2003 budget anticipated $16,224,594 in revenues and expenditures; the budget amendment anticipates revenues of $16,174,209 and expenditures of $16, 376357. The reduction in DK revenue was due to a last-minute cut in 2002-2003 state school aid to all Michigan school districts by Gov. Jennifer Granholm. DK lost $180,796. The school aid cuts were made in such a way that smaller school districts like Del­ ton were hit hardest. The cuts, required by law to balance the state budget, were 3.8 percent across the bo?rd for per-pupil state aid and special “categorical" aid for such things as adult and special education. Spay Day U.S.A, is Feb. 25th The Barry County Humane Society. Barry County Animal Control (Shelter), veterinarians, as well as pet stores and animal lovers throughout the nation are gearing up for the ninth anneal “Spay Day U.SA.” on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The Humane Society will again be offering to Barry County residents a $20 certificate to help with the total cost of sterilizing their pet. Thanks to very generous donations, this offer is again made possible. Pet guardians are encouraged to par­ ticipate by calling the Society at 945­ 0602 945-3994 or come to the office located in the Masonic Building - 106 B E. State Street, between 9 ajn.-6 pjn. Telephone lines will be busy but those who are interested and care are encouraged to keep on trying during the designated hours. Ptt guardians who haven't been able to establish contact and who are in need of assistance are invited to call the Humane Society office (945­ 0602). Anglers reminded of regulations on Thornapple lake ’ . !' Fisheries and Law Enforcement divi­ sions of the Michigan Department of Natu­ ral Resources arc working together with the cooperation of anglers to protect northern muskellunge in Thcmappie Lake, Barry County. Thornapplc Lake is used as a broodstock lake to collect eggs for the DNR's muskellunge rearing program. Therefore, special regulations have been implemented to pro­ tect large mature muskellunge. Anglers arc reminded that the northern pike and mus­ kellunge season is the last Saturday in April through Nov. 30. The minimum size on muskellunge is 50 inches. Spearing is banned from McKeown Road to Barger Road (sec pages 26 and 27 in the 2002 Fishing Digest, which will be in effect until March 31,2003). Tip-up fishing is still a legal means of ice fishing provided that northern pike and muskellunge are not targeted. If a northern pike or muskellunge is caught while tip-up fishing, it must be immediately released back into the lake. For more information, call the Fisheries Division at the Plainwell Operation Service Center at (269) 685-6851. Smaller, poorer districts that might be re­ ceiving more state aid for programs for atrisk students received bigger cuts than larger, richer districts that are not only re­ ceiving less categorical funding but are also receiving a highcr-than-average per-pupil foundation allowance. While Proposal A guarantees base per­ pupil funding, some school districts in the state started out with higher foundation al­ lowances than others and continue to re­ ceive higher foundations than the base per­ pupil aid. Some school disufcts arc receiv­ ing $8,800 per student, while DK was re­ ceiving $6,700 prior to the latest state cut. The latest cut brought DK’s per pupil state aid down to $6,629 per student. A proposal by State Rep. Doug Han would change the 3.8 percent reduction to a reduction of 1.19 percent for districts with foundation grants above $6,800. a reduc­ tion of half a percent for districts at or be­ low the $6.800-per-pupil level, and a half percent reduction for districts with large atrisk populations. Funding to intermediate school districts would be reduced by 10 percent. The new proposal would reduce DK’s state aid only $73,471 compared to $180,796. Hastings would see a reduction of $114,699 compared to $233. 266. and Thornapplc Kellogg $89,348 compared to $192371. In a written statement Tuesday. Han did not say whether the proposal could be passed in spite of the fact that legislators were supposed to meet a legally-mandated 30-day deadline for changes when the cuts were announced Jan. 16. Hart said that with his proposal. “Michi­ gan’s poorest school districts sacrifice less, school districts serving Michigan's neediest kids sacrifice less, and Michigan's wealthi­ est school districts sacrifice more." Hart said that the proposal is “an honest attempt to spread the budget pain more eq­ uitably and fairly.” Gun Lake tribe to visit 1st Friday David (D.K.) Sprague, tribal chairman of the Match-E-Be-Nash-Shc-Wish Band of Pottawatomi, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday program at noon March 7 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. The focus of the program will be on the Gun Lake tribe’s attempts to bring a casino to Bradley at U.S.-131, which is expected to have a great deal of impact on Gun lake and Barry County. Sprague has served in the capacity of chairman since the tribe began the federal acknowledgment process in the spring of 1992. A graduate of Hopkins High School, he is a veteran of the U.S. Army and served six years of active duty and one tour in Vietnam. He had been employed at CSX railroad for 24 years as a conductor. Sprague has volunteered his services to the Red Cross to assist in eight disasters worldwide. Since March 2000 he has been on leave to attend to tribal business. He has been active in the Native Ameri­ can community for many years. His leader­ ship was instrumental in achieving federal acknowledgement status. Sprague represents the Michigan at-large voting district. Appearing with him at rtftTforum will be Jota s^^by Alfei'U’IFFiM tn rector of the Match-E-Bc-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi. Chairman D.K. Sprague The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held (Ki the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jeffenon streets in Hastings. Archer said at Monday's board meeting that the No Child Left Behind legislation exacerbates school districts' financial diffi­ culties because the legislation is only par­ tially funded. He said schools will need a total of $28 billion in additional funding to implement the legislation and thus far only $17.5 billion has been allocated. While schools arc facing cuts, they are also facing increased attorney fees for con­ sultations on how to implement the legisla­ tion. Archer said. “This is the lawyer retirement system.” he said. Attorneys are “earning a lot of money trying I > keep up with the new law." Archer warned that finding teachers and paraprofessionals is going to be harder for districts because of new NCLB certification requirements for teachers and training re­ quirements for parapros. Parapros working in areas funded by federal Title 1 dollars have to pass a state proficiency test or have a two-year degree, according to the new legislation. Teachers have to be teaching in their majors. Archer said that while school districts in the lower half of the Lower Pen­ insula will probably have no trouble fulfill­ ing the teacher certification requirements, the Upper Peninsula, some western states and Florida arc already having trouble fill­ ing some teaching positions. Board mem­ ber Elizabeth Matteson said the new legis­ lation may prompt some teachers to give up their profession and work elsewhere. “And kids are going to be the worse off for it.” she said. Archer said it's going to be “harder and harder” to get quality teachers. Archer told board members the U.S. leg­ islature is trying to achieve “universal pro­ ficiency” of students within a 14-year pe­ riod, when “it took 160 years” to be able to provide universal access to education to American citizens. “We're not going to make it in 14 years," he said. Archer said the legislation was an at­ tempt to implement the belief that “all chil­ dren can learn.” Archer said that “the real quote is, 'Given equal resources, all children can learn, but not in the same way or on the same day.’” Archer said in Delton, there are some students who improve a grade level every three years, and the improvement is cause for celebration. Yet the new legislation asks all students to show a certain percentage of improvement every year. Archers said surveys have already indi­ cated that Americans believe learning is in­ fluenced by factors educators cannot influ­ ence, such as a child’s home life, the econ­ omy. lack of parental involvement in a child's learning, and lack of cnmnramrHnvolvement in school systems. Business & Industry PflMRESS 2003 Without official Tell Your Story... Public Notice What Impact your company. Industry or business has on Barry County, Its growth, quality of life and survival In the coming years. published in your newspaper, Advertise in the 2003 Business and Industry Progress Issue this may be all the information you get. Published as an Insert to the Hastings Banner In Spring 2003 Currently and historically, it is die responsibility of government to publish public and legal notices here in Michigan's newspapers. Facts concerning court actions, government bids, zoning changes, tax increases, and legislative proposals are all published here. In fact, it's the law serving your right to know; assuring that you are informed of events and important informatiod affecting your life and community. use this special issue to tell what part your business plays In creating and maintaining Barry County s reputation as a... “Great Place to Live and Work" Advertising copy deadline Is March 28.2003 Don't miss this opportunity for your company to be a part of this Informational and historic documentation of business and industry In Barry County. Call your Sales Representative today! (269) 945-9554 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 20. 2003 Poor intellect doesnt help in war on terrorism To the editor: While (most of) the Bush Administration ...from Our Readers seems sublimely unaware, they're perched squarely on the horns of double-dilemma. The longer they wait to begin military action against Iraq, the more international opposition to the attack builds. Yet the sooner they attack, the more likelihood we face a chemical/biological warfare disaster. American troops are equipped with poor detection and protective equipment, lack Casino won’t destroy business in GR To the editor: Has the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce flipped its lid? J cannot believe the chamber truly be­ lieves a casino in Allegan County will de­ stroy businesses in GR! Where do all of the Grand Rapids residents go to gamble right now? They drive to Mount Pleasant. Tra­ verse City, etc. They do not gamble in Grand Rapids, therefore they are not eating, drinking nor are they shopping in Grand Rapids! I happen to know several people who live in Grand Rapids and they love to gamble, however, they rarely patronize “down­ town". Why? Because they have no desire for the "downtown" atmosphere. They pre­ fer different types of entertainment. * The residents of Allegan County and Barry County don’t “Cry Wolf* every time a new convention center, restaurant, or en­ tertainment venue opens in Grand Rapids. I live within one mile of the proposed casino site and I would welcome the casino with open arms! I am not a gambler, however, I would much rather sec a.casino than I would a poultry ranch (which I’ve seen many of and they don't smell nice)! Hey. maybe the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce thinks us country folk should be used to manure by now. In a way. we are. because that is exactly what the chamber has been spreading. A lot of the residents of Allegan County patronize Grand Rapids, which leads me to a great thought: Kalamazoo is almost as close as Grand Rapids - maybe all the resi­ dents of Allegan County and Barry County should choose Kalamazoo for shopping, dining out, movies, etc. I know my car will be head: 7 south from now nn. R . of Allegan County and Barry Cot Let’s roll"..south on U.S. .131! Barbara Miller, Bradley Spencer has the right experience To the editor: This letter is in response to the decision by Don Spencer to run as a write-in candi­ date for Rutland Township Supervisor. I, for one, think he made a wise choice for the voters. I truly believe he would make an excellent supervisor, given the fact he has the experience in local government by way of serving on the City of Hastings Council. Because of that experience, he al­ ready has a broad knowledge of laws gov­ erning local boards. There w ould not be the large “learning curve" that we would have to suffer through. Being one of the candidates considered by the Republican Committee, he was the only one who knew the answers to the questions pertaining «o government laws asked of each of the candidates. Perhaps if Mr. Vilmont had understood the laws well enough to know the ramifications of his ac­ tions. we would not be in this situation. Also, given the fact Mr. Spencer started and grew his own business that dealt con­ tinually with customer service, he is well aware of the need to listen to what the pub­ lic wants and knows how to respond in a favorable way. He also could not have made the business grow the way it did with­ out having leadership qualities of commu­ nication and understanding of value to hold on to loyal employees. Since he has the qualities it took to grow his business to the point he was able to actually retire from it (very rare for small business owners) he now has the lime to commit to our township in a supervisory position. So let’s see...knowledge of law - needed by a leader, customer (township residents) friendly - quality of a leader, recognition of value in employees (fellow township offi­ cials) - requirement of a leader, time to commit. It seems like a win-win situation for Rutland Township. Please write in Don Spencer’s name March 11 and let’s get our township back in shape so we can read favorable articles in the Banner and be proud again. Kathy Engle. Rutland Township resident training with what they have, and carry an attitude expens describe as “terrified" by the inability of the Department of Defense to provide reliable hardware. A retired infantry colonel, well informed about the problem, said last Sunday troops in the region refer to NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) warfare equipment and (lack of) training as. ’no body cares.’ Watching the "body language" of DOD’s “expert’* manager in the field (as with Ms. Rice’s on Meet the Press earlier in the day) does little to build my confidence or allay my concern. Both, and ‘duct-tape Tom’ Ridge as well, seemed to have great diffi­ culty making eye-contact with interview­ ers. or the camera's red light. (I must also note even Colin Powell failed the body-lan­ guage test in this recent UN attempts to link Saddam and Al-Quaeda). As I mentioned earlier, the danger-level, as posted by our department of homeland insecurity, seems to rise and fall as the gov­ ernment feels need to build support for the ill-advised attack on Iraq. Last week the president he.’oed sell a lot of plastic sheet­ ing and duct-upe (a new ‘trickle-down’ wrinkle), but cost American tax-payers a ton of money on the state and local levels, and made no progress at all toward provid­ ing assistance to financially troubled states and cities. I guess the most disturbing thing about this equipment problem is lack of c omment from elected representatives throughout the long build-up. Of course they’ll all go bal­ listic if Saddam should succeed in killing thousands of out young people with poi­ sons or chemicals. They’ll point accusative fingers at Rumsfeld, at the fool in the White House, at the generals. But, truth to tell, they should stop for a moment - look in a mirror. There isn’t a man (or woman) in Congress unaware of the poor quality of training and equipment. And so. here we are. face to face with a criminal maniac who's demonstrated all too often his will­ ingness to use any weapon, slaughter even the innocent, to maintain his murderous regime. Our soldiers are equipped with all the baubles, none of the basic (life-protec­ tive) ^rjecesjrtidS. ‘niere's little fear our forces won't prevail, but at what price ia irreplaceable young lives? If you know anyone claiming to feel safer today than at noon Sept. II. ‘01, please have them give me a call - I have a very nice bridge, spanning the river between Manhattan Island and Brooklyn. I’m offer­ ing for sale at a most reasonable price. An agency of the federal government recently sent some 300 employees out of the country equipped with identification papers counterfeited on readily available software, and credit cards issued in the our effort to hunt down and eradicate his organization and others of like mind. Nor is Bin Ladin blind to the rifts open­ ing in NATO and the (dis)United Nations. assumed names. Their instructions were to re-enter the U.S.. using only the phony paper and plastic, from Canada. Mexico, and the Caribbean. Not one of them failed to make it home. Little thought is required to comprehend Osma's strategy. He knows an attack on Iraq will raise a hurricane of social upheaval across the Muslim world which, though badly needed, can only complicate we must His object is to drive the wedges deeper, splitting political (and defense) structures laboriously built over the last 60 years. He’s succeeding beyond his wildest hopes, witlessly aided and abetted by the weakest intellect and biggest mouth ever to hold the American Presidency. Bush claims he admires and hopes to emulate Teddy Roosevelt. TR told America “Walk softly and carry a big stick." All the big sticks in the world will be of little use to a man who can’t keep his mind on a course of action through comple­ tion. and is incapable of differentiating between immediate threat and containable, controllable troublemakers. Larry Hamp. Hastings New CCW ordinance is cowardice To the editor: Keep the concealed weapons out. Hast­ ings officials say. They are legal, but keep them out! Oh, what a tangled web they weave! There are two American Legion officers on the Hastings City Council — one is com­ mander and one is adjutant; who voted to keep weapons out? Arc there more mem­ bers against? What are they afraid of, or is it a boot to the back of the neck of others, that makes them so almighty? One thing I can do. and that is take my membership out of local post and place it in some other post. Not too drastic. I suppose. The sheriff is, or was. a member, so I sup­ pose he can drum up some \ cterans to join. He won’t have any problems about weapons as long as he can drink, run over mail boxes and then be cleared by the Stale Police. They have cleared from wrongdoing the cadets from the elite Michigan Police Corps Academy at Ferris Slate University, of all their wild driving. What a farce! All of them should have been expelled from ever being police officers! That's part of our po­ lice situation that we have today. They cox cr their tracks and do not communicate. I think this is correct, but in their union contract, if a stale policeman shoots some­ one. etc., they can have his or her name deleted from story, not for the public. These aren’t the Stale Police that 1 re­ member from past days. Hastings has had its share of Stale Police back through the years, graduates of Hastings High School. I hope they re not part of the problem. If the stale is short of funds, the State Po­ lice force will be cut back and the car lot on West Stale Street can be emptied. They don't protect anyone in the mornings, any way. You veterans can move your membership if you want, against the actions of a few. Of course, maybe I haven't taken in the might of these courageous souls. They are cow­ ards in the light of legal law. To even think as they do is cowardice. Has the mayor weighed in an opinion yet? Let’s hear it! Donald W. Johnson Middleville Write-in is the best candidate To the editor: I am writing this letter in support of Donald Spencer, wrile-in candidate for Rutland Charter Township Supervisor in the March 11 special election. I've known Don lor more than 20 years. He owned and operated Spencer's Towing and Recovery in Hastings. He has always been active in community affairs and [Write Us A Leiter: HERE'S THE RULES; served two terms on the Hastings City Council. Spencer is very knowledgeable about all aspects of local government, city as well as township. He is honest and listens to citi­ zen's in put and gets all the facts concern­ ing an issue. As Rutland Charter Township Supervisor. Spencer would truly be a “voice of the people.” Remember, this is “our" township, let Don Spencer be our vote in township affaire. Gary Rayner, Rutland Township The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. Tht requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building. Lansing, Mich. 48909. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Most police just doing their jobs To the editor: In response to the letter from Jim Erwin of Nashville over being stopped for a de­ fective plate light It's the law any way. Most of the people pulled over for that infraction are people that have no regard for the law to start with. The police catch more people for drags, drinking, licenses suspended and parole vi­ olations than you can shake a stick al As for the mace, if the law breaker hadn't done something to provoke this act. it prob­ ably wouldn’t have taken place. But most police officers are doing their job well. Nobody thinks about the weather they work in, helping in bed weather, trying to save idiots driving too fast for ermdilions. Take your hat off to these good officers Public Opinion Reponses to our weekly question. and say thank you. Jerry Raymond. Lake Odessa Ban smoking in eaterys? A Michigan lawmaker has introduced a bill to outlaw smoking at all restau­ rants except in bars and bowling alleys. What would you think of such a law? The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMvMoy Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacoba Frederic Jacobs President Vice Prudent Steven Jacobs Seaotsry/Treesurer • NEWSROOM • David T.\bung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Mary McDonough Ruth Zachary Helen Mudry Sandy Ponsetto Patricia Johns Dan Hermes Bret Bremer Stuart Bucklev, Middleville: ’ Lorraine Pennington. Freeport: Emma Eberhardt, Hastings: Howard Hobart, Hastings: Dennis Sherk, Hastings: Pau! Rairigh, Hastings: “I am a non smoker but I don't think it is right. It infringes on our freedoms. Designated smoking areas work.” “It might work in some restaurants, but in some small, local restau­ rants it wouldn’t work at all." “I think this is a bad idea. I don't smoke, but I “I think this is dis­ crimination. People should be able to decide whether to smoke or not and whether to sit in a non-smoking or smoking area." “I wouldn't like such a law because I am a smoker and it would keep me from going to restaurants which I en­ joy” “This kind of law wouldn’t bother me even though I am a smoker. I think this law could cause restaurants to lose business." have a child and this kind of law protects chil­ dren from being around smokers.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CiasaiMd au» accepted Monday through Fnday 8am to5 30pm . Saturdays830am ttNoon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year r Barry County $27 per year in adfomng counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hubrigs Banner - Thursday, February 20. 2003 - Page S speed or distance, cycling is an excellent way to keep in shape. By law. cyclists can actually use a full lane on any road or street, but in practice, few do. A cyclist should ride with traffic, and most stay as far over to the right as the shoulder allows. The thin tires on a road bike cannot be ridden in din or gravel. These fast bikes are made for the paved road. Speeds of more than 50 miles per hour can be attained on a downhill, but Roth vs. Traditional IRA: Which is right for you? If you already contribute to an IRA, then you're taking an important step toward building the financial resources you need for retirement. If you don't have an IRA, then you might want to consider opening one. But which one? Your two main choices are a "traditional" IRA and a Roth IRA. These IRAs share some common characteristics. First, you can fund either one with virtually any type of investment you choose - stocks, bonds, CDs, etc. And second, you can contribute up to $3,000 per year to either IRA. or $3,500 if you're 50 or over. (However, you cannot contribute to a Roth IRA if your modified adjusted gross income exceeds $160,000, if you're married and file jointly, or $1 IOjOOO, if you're single.) Beyond these similarities, though, there are some important differences in the two IRAs. Here's a quick look at each: • Traditional IRA - Your traditional IRA contributions may be tax deductible, depending on your annual income and whether or not you're covered under an employee-sponsored retirement plan. And your earnings grow tax-deferred until you start taking withdrawals. • Roth IRA - You fund a Roth IRA with after-tax dollars, so you always have taxand penalty-free access to your contribu­ tions. And your earnings grow totally tax­ free, provided you don't start taking with­ drawals until you're 59 1/2 and you've had your account for at least five years. Also, you can typically make tax-free with­ drawals for first-time homebuyer expenses. (If you withdraw money from a tradition­ al or Roth IRA before you're 59 1/2, you may have to pay a 10 percent penalty.) So, which IRA is right for you? As is often the case in the investment world, there are no quick and easy answers. If you're not eligible to deduct your contribu­ tions to a traditional IRA, and you are eligi­ ble to contribute to a Roth IRA, then you may want to choose the Roth IRA. But what if you're eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA and you could still deduct your contributions to a traditional IRA? On one hand, the traditional IRA offers a pow­ erful combination: lax deductibility and tax-deferred growth. On the other hand, a Roih IRA is one of the fpw investments that offers tax-free earnings* •. . Obviously, it's a tough choice. And that's why you may want to consider some other criteria. For example, if you have a tradi­ tional IRA, you must start taking minimum distributions by the tir.ie you're 70 1/2. With a Roth, you never have to take them you can leave the entire value of your IRA to your beneficiaries, and they won't have to pay taxes on withdrawals. Consequently, your projected need for retirement income and your desire to leave money to your family are two factors you'll want to con­ sider when choosing between a Roth and a traditional IRA. Unfortunately, you can't have it both ways - that is, you can't contribute the max­ imum amount to both types of IRAs. Whatever amount you contribute to one will reduce what you can contribute to another. A qualified financial professional or your tax adviser may be able to help you deter­ mine which type of IRA is right for you. But, even with this assistance, make sure you understand all the issues involved. Remember, this money is for your retire­ ment - so you'll want to make the right moves. —STOCKS— The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. ATU SBC Commumcalfons Anheusar Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Parity Dollar First Financial Bancorp Fori General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg s Company McDonalds Sears Semco Energy Spartan Moton TCP Financial Pharmacia A Upjohn Wai Mart Gold ouver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 17.75 23.69 48.25 4.43 41.10 -.06 -.02 +.67 +.04 +210 +1.13 +54 +.38 +.82 ♦97 30.83 28.50 33.75 29.73 15.95 8.82 +.07 -159 34.46 9.48 79.33 19.50 53.06 31.74 13.45 22.70 457 11.05 42.65 40.35 49.06 +.14 +194 +1.32 +1.06 +.24 -.45 -.02 +.47 -23 +53 +.19 +1.83 $343.75 $456 8041.15 1.1B -$19.92 ■$.02 +196.04 -200M Please be courteous to runners, cyclists Dear editor, I am writing this letter to bring forth a point to the readers of the Hastings Banner, in hopes of modifying the attitudes of peo­ ple in this community on the subject of cy­ clists and runners. Everyone can agree that exercise is good for you. People are all different, and there are many possible avenues to explore for keeping in shape. Some may like to lift weights at the gym, or play golf, softball, tennis, cross-country ski, or take hikes on the many trails of Yankee Springs. Running is a great way to keep in shape, and doesn't require a lot of expensive equipment. Get a good pair of running Michigan Library Is great resource To the editor: The Banner and Reminder have been car­ rying interesting stories about veterans of wars of this country back to the Revolution... The interesting information reported from a talk by Jim Lyons of Lake Odessa, failed to mention one very important fact. The Michigan Library in Lansing has extensive microfilm infoination on the pension files of men in the Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War and possibly other wars. The pension files on the Revolution are the 'selected records* not the complete files or records, but they go to over 900 reels of microfilm. The original complete records at the National Archives may have to be checked as well. The Michigan Library also has on micro­ film all the census records that are public, wliich are of great help to the family histo­ rian. Michigan Library also has the printed books on Civil War service of states, shoes, and you're set to go. Military Basic Training involves a lot of running, as does training for football and boxing. There is no better way to increase your strength and endurance. Running on the high school track is fine, but going round and round soon becomes just a little boring. Most runners like to use the streets and back roads of our fair town. Unknown to those who do not run, the paved part of the road, or “tarmac,’’ pro­ vides a more yielding surface for running than the concrete sidewalk. This is why you see so few runners using the sidewalk; it is too hard on the joints. Aho, the sidewalk is best reserved for those who are walking. The problem arises when motorists are careless and/or exceeding the speed limits. Many motorists seem to feel that they own the road, and everyone on it should jump out of their way. In fact, the streets and roads belong to the public, and walkers, runners, cyclists, and children playing have just as much right to use the road as the drivers of cars. The pedestrian legally has the right of way. Most runners will and should stay over to the left side of the road (facing traffic). I rarely have seen anyone running down the middle of a city street. Yet, I have been cursed at and told to “get on the sidewalk” by unfriendly drivers. These folks should think about the outdoor activities they en­ joy, and bow they would resent people in­ terfering with their golf game or deer hunt­ ing, for example. Cyclists are seemingly even more disI:kid by a large segment of drivers. This is a little hard to believe, given that our own countryman Lance Armstrong has won the grueling Tour de France four times in a row! It seems that Americans should support the cycling bobby, in hopes of continuing this tradition! Also, no matter what the including Michigan. All this information is free to anyone with an interest. The library is open from 9 ajn., and is southwest of the capital in an unusual building with the Michigan Archives and Museum. People ought to use this great resource which is only an hour away. From M-43 take %4L King highway right, and turn left before the expressway. It is a great interest which can be greatly rewarded by a day in the Michigan Library. George C. Williston Hastings Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Saia THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condHtonsof a mortgage made by Jamie G. Morgan and April Morgan, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship (original mortgagors) to Centex Homo Equity Company, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 25.2002, and recorded on April 30, 2002 in Uber Document No. 1079702, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUN­ DRED FIFTY-SIX AND 27/100 dollars ($64,556.27), tndudfog interest at 10.990% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice io hereby given that said mortgaga win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premisee. or some pert of them, at public venue, at tvs Barry County Courthouse in Hesl­ inga. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on March 20.2003. Said premisos are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, Barry County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as; A parcel of land in he South fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the section 7 Town t north. Range 9 West described es: Commenc­ ing at the Southeast comer of Lot 1 of Owin', Grove, aooordng to the recorded plat thereof, thence Souti 23 degrees 35 minutes East 115 lest, thanes Souti 61 degrees West 261.58 feet, thence Souti 25 degrees 41 minutes East 144 leet to the place of beginning, thence South 25 degrees 41 minutes East 88.8 leet to an angtog highway, thence Northeesterty along the line of sold highway 68.4 feet thence North 23 degrees 35 minutes west 52.8 feet thence Souti 28 de­ grees West 67.4 feet to the place of beginning, and deccrSisd Lot 16 PA Cole's unrecorded plat Barry Township, Barry County. Michigan. Also hereby giving and granting Io second parties in cohnections with others, a right of way appur­ tenant to BaM premises and along a 33 loot atrip of land lying adjacent to the aforesaid parcel as currently used lor highway purposes. The redemption period shall bo 6 monthia) tram the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period snail bo 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: February 13.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 0200311399 Team F (M) E.L.S. inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • All 48 states • vans - Reefers • in and Out of Michigan • Reasonable Rates • Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded • East Coast - West Coast most riders average around 15 to 18 mph. Some cyclists embrace the law to the letter, and ride out in the traffic lane. Though this is legal, 1 ask those cyclists who might read this to think of the less brave or trusting of us in the sport, who could be endangered in the future by an an­ gered motorist whom they previously held up. In closing, I would like to remind people that runners and cyclists are your fellow Americans, and that keeping fit is a patri­ otic and sensible thing to do in these times. We don't want to become soft! In wanner weather, cycling to work would help save a lot of expensive gasoline. Becky Gerber. Hastings Alcohol, not smoking is Public Enemy No. 1 To the editor: I recently read that a proposal by the In­ teragency Committee on smoking and health, to increase the federal tax on a pack of cigarettes from 39 cents to $2.39 a pack, was unanimously endorsed. Il is doubtful that the Bush Administra­ tion would pass such a proposal. I think the federal government needs to get their pri­ orities in order first. While smoking certainly deserves their attention. I do not feel it is the number one priority. I believe alcohol, by its use and abuse, costs taxpayers more in terms of deaths, birth defects, health care, and more importantly, criminally. As an avid reader of the Banner, 1 have yet to come across a story where a child or spouse was abused or neglected, because of one too many cigarettes. Nor have 1 seen any reports of automotive accidents or ar­ rests, because someone polished off a pack of Mariboros. The burden on our court systems Io prosecute, jail and rehabilitate people af­ fected by alcohol is staggering. If you want to see and hear for yourself, spend a day in Judge James Fisher’s courtroom. Listen to how many times alcohol abuse comes up. You will be amazed. Better yet, attend an open AA meeting to get the real scoop. If the federal government wants to con­ tain costs by taxing vices, I suggest they get their priorities in order. To be sure tobacco deserves to be high on the list, but not first. As for those who have a problem with ca­ sino gambling, get in line. Anti-casino folks' numbers don't even come dose. In short, I myself have been in recovery for a year and a half. I have witnessed per­ sonally the devastating effects alcohol abuse has on the American taxpayer, Il's a daily struggle, and one I hope someday no one will ever have to endure. William "Greg" Fish. Hastings CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Wark, etc. Call Toll Free: CdL. .946-9554 866-795-7820 NURSE Busy physician's office looking for a nurse to work 3-4 days/week. Please send resume to: AD #148 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 MEDICAL ASSOCIATES R. Troy Carlson, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. Kathleen Carlson, C.F.N.P. • Brenda Nyenhuis, C.F.N.P. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS YEAR 2003 TREE STUMP REMOVAL PROGRAM The City of Hastings. Michigan. is sofieffing bids for its annual tree stump removal program. This work is to be bid on a unit price basis with payment based on field measured in-place quantities The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and as bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposal!. and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, pnee and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office c< foe Qty Cfofk/Treasurer. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. March 4.2003, at which time they shall be opened and pubiicty read aloud. Bids shall be submitted on a standard bid form available at the above address Bid specifications are included with this form. AU bids shall be dearly merited on the outside of the submittal package ‘Sealed Bld—2003 Tree Stump Rom-asi Program.” Family Tree Medical Associates Invite You to Attend our Open ffoude ~ In Celebration of our newfacility. Please stop by and visit. Thursday, February 27 from 4:00 tO 7:00 p.m. 1375 West Green Street, Hastings 269-945-7497 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 20. 2003 David A. Huyck WAYLAND - David A. Huyck, age 76, of Wayland, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13. 2003 al Tendercare, Hastings. Mr. Huyck was bom on Nov. 17, 1926 in Ann Arbor, Mich., the son of Gilmer and Caroline (Stanton) Huyck. He was raised in Caledonia, Mich., and attended Caledonia Schools, graduating in 1946 He was married to Evelyn D. Koch on June 6. 1953 at Huyck Farm. Caledonia. Ml He was employed al Bradford White Corp, in Middleville and retired after 34 years of sen ice. Mr. Huyck was a member of Caledonia United Methodist Church in Caledonia. Masonic Lodge, IOOF, VFW, American Legion, and USFA Veterans Association. He proudly served his country in the United Stales Army during the Korean Conflict. David and his wife. Evelyn, enjoyed the beauty of Cobb Lake, with the changing seasons. He was a devoted, caring, loving hus­ band, father, grandfather and great grandfa­ ther. always doing kind deeds for his fami­ ly and friends. He is survived by his wife. Evelyn D. Huyck: four sons, David L. Maxwell of Petersburg. Florida. Gary A. Huyck of Wayland, John E. (Joy) Huyck of Middleville, and Michael P. Huyck of Wayland; one daughter, Jeanine M. Huyck of Kentwood; three grandsons and two great grandchildren; many nieces and Ohitua’iies nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents. Gilmer and Caroline Huyck. A memorial service was held Saturday afternoon, Feb. 15, 2003 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Rev. Norman C. Kohns officiated. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery. Caledonia. A luncheon followed the memorial ser­ vice at the Fellowship Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Caledonia United Methodist Church and graduated in 1977. He also spent peri­ ods of t:me in Florida and Grand Rapids. Ml. His employment history included work at FlexFab, Gordon Manufacturing, and oper­ ation of a music DJ. service. Dave’s hobbies included listening to music, time spent with friends, sports, and an interest in electronics. He is survived by one brother, Mike Power (Hastings); one sister. Pamela Katjc (Hastings); two nephews, Jonathan Katje (Grand Rapids) and Christopher Katje (Richland): his cousin, Vincent Ellis (Virginia); special uncles and aunts, John and Joan Ellis (Pennsylvania), and Donald and Virginia Power (Ohio). Dave was preceded in death by his father. Wayne; his mother, Elizabeth (Liz), and both sets of grandparents. Visitation and funeral sen*ices will be held Friday. Feb. 21. 2003 beginning with visitation at I p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Arrangements by AltShawmut Hills Chapel. Grand Rapids. Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. ..Mt the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... School 11:0 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pjn.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nifhti 6:30 pjn. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 aj".; Sunday School 11:15 azn. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12 noon. Saturday nights - Praise Ser­ vices 7:30 pjn. For more informa­ tion calf the church office. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11:00 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood Pastor. Saturday Maw 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Masses 8:30 ajn. and 11OO ajn.. Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 pm. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.com Office hours: Wednesday A Thursday 9 ajn. to 12 fee and Cookies will be available HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 ajn. 1674 West State Road. Haumgs. Sunday School; 10:45 ajn. Morning Sunday School Our New Sunday School formal offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for aduh, and our “Kid’s Tune" is a great time of cel­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs thru Sth grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State.Rd (Acron from Tom’s Market). We look forward to mh5 S Jcfferwn. Father Al Ruuell. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 ajn. classes •'ur all agev. Morning Worship 10:45 ajn. Nursery provided. Sunday Worship. Sunday 5-7 pjn. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 600 pm. Wednes­ day. 6-8 pan. Pioneer Club (Gr. K- Evening Service.6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day activities 7:00 pjn. are: Rain­ 8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids al 6 pjn.) Wednes­ bow * ur J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 day. 7 pjn.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). through 7 nr Tint grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49U5H. Re*. Beb Smith Pbooe 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 azn ; Sunday School. 10 ajn. lor all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Pow.-ll Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings tit comer of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conserv­ ative Grat e Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224. Church 948-2330. Sunday ■ 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. IID0 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6D0 pm. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T. Haftwtck 948 9604 Tradmonal 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for ail ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church Synod). (Canada FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 ajn. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pjn.. Evening Service; 7:00 School Classes 9:45 ajn.; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn., Awana, Sr. a m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible 6: 00 pjn.; Wednesday Bible Study a"<! Prayer 7:30 p m All ages al­ Study. Choir practice. Call Church ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men. St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Pbooe 269-945-9414 Michael 3J0 pm. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pm. Grace Noles. 7.00 pm. Crossways; 7D0 pm. Adult Choir. Saturday. Feb. 22 - 8-30a zn.-4;30 pjn. Arts in Worship Workshop; 11D0 am. Youth Ministry Prayer Tune; 8:00 pm. Narcotics Anonymous. Sun day. Feb. 23 - 8D0 A 10:45 am. Worship; Q:30 am. Sunday School. Middle School Youth Outing; 6.00 8.00 pm. High School Youth Group. Monday. Feb. 24 - 7:00 pm. Brothers of Grace Game Night. Tuesday, Feb. 25 - 7:00 pm. Inquir­ ers; 7:00 pm. Overeaten Anony­ mous. Wednesday. Feb. 26 - IODO am. Wordwatchers; 7D0 pm. Wor­ ship; 8:00 pm. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269-945-9574). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor, Liu Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bcuma. Mask Director. Erin ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting al (he CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Maple Leaf Grange- Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun Praise A Wonhip 10-30 Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 ajn.. 600 pjn.; Wed. 6.30 pjn. Jews Club for boys A gtris ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call I-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1106. team rehearsal. 7D0 pm. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8.00 pm. Chancel Choir HASTINGS APOSTOLIC WOODGROVE BRETHREN TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lunun. Interim Pastor. Jared Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 p.m. evering Service; Wednesday: 7: 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children. David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 i.m; Sun­ day Morning Wonhip 11 ajn; Sun­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am. day Evening Service 6 pjn.; Thun- diy Bible Study 7 pjn. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cetlar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-554.3. Sunday S.hixil at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11:00 ajn . Evening Service at 6:00 pjn ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pjn. (616)915-9392 Sunday Worship 10 a.m - Il am..PO Box63.Hastings. Ml 49058 - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ day School. 10:30 am - Refresh­ ments; 11 DO am. Traditional Ser­ vice. Sunday School. 5:30 pm. • Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6D0 pm. - Disciple Bible Study II. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 600 pm. LIVE! Under the Dome praise rehearsal. Thursday nights - 7D0 pm. prayer meeting in the Lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Daugherty. Director of Musk Min­ istries. Sally C. Keller, Director. Noah’s Ark Preschool. Thursday. Feb. 20 - 8:30 am. Women’s Bible Study; 5:30 pm. Youth Praise - CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49058 ( 269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippine 2:4) HOW MAY WE H- * YOU? Please pm - Sunday: Bible Class Swctuary; 7.00 pm. Cho*r. Friday. Feb. 21 • 6:00 pm. Menden - Din­ ing Room. Sunday. Feb. 23 - 8:30 am. Chancel Choir. 9:00 am. Tra­ ditional Wonhip; 9:20 am. Chil­ dren’s Worship; IODO am. Coffee Hour - m Hall; 10:10 am Church School for all ages; 11:20 am. Con­ temporary Wonhip; 11:50 am. Children s Worship The 9D0 Ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH • AM 1220. The 11:20 Sen ice is broad­ cast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both scnices. Children's Worship is available during both services I 00 pm. Youth Praise - Sanctuary. Mon­ day. Feb. 24 - 7DO p.m. Committee Night. Wednesday. Feb. 26 - 6:15 10 00 am.; Worship 11.00 am.. 6:00 pm. Wednesday: Bible Class ST. CYRIL’S C ATHOLIC CHVRCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 azn Thu information on worship services is provided In. The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN Fl NERAL HOME of Hastings am. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 am. Women’s Circle Study Leaden - FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Lounge; 3:45-4:30 pm. Children’s SAND RIDGE BANK Member FDIC Choir in Hall; 7:00 pm.. Praise Team; 7:00 pm. PNC meets. THE H ASTINGS B ANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Htghaav - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY- • “Prwcnptwm" I IBS .•effenon-945-3429 H ASTINGS MANI FACTORING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS UBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. A________________ 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Micfcgan | """"calthaM^Pe^^™ porary service). Junior Church. Sun­ BARRY COUNTY 7.00 pjn.. Classes for all ages. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 1:15am. - Sunday school.9:30am. will be dearly missed. Visitation will be at 5:30 p.m. and funer­ al services at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 18, 2003 at Winkel Funeral Home in Otsego. 207 E. Allegan S Contributions* may be madfe to Disabled always showed diem. Myrtle is survived by her granddaugh­ ters, Linda Benedict, Leslie Rowley, and Sherri hfichutka; great grandchildren; seven great gout grandchildren; and many other relativesandfriends. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband. Delbert Barnhart; her daughters, Joan David and June Barnhart; and her brothers and sisters, Don Brocieus, John Brocieus, Amanda Brocieus, Nellie Murphy, Bertha Hilltker, and Luella Datema. In keeping with Myrtle’s wishes, crema­ tion has taken place and there will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial service took place on Wednesday, Feb. 19,2003 at the Clarksville Bible Church. Interment was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapels. Anton. Pastor. Thursday. Feb. 20 - Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 ajn. ajn passed away early Wednesday morning. Feb. 12, 2003. Myrtle was bom in Millbrook, MI on March 9, 1911 to James and Elva (Skidmore) Brocieus. She had worked at Oldsmobile in Lansing for over 20 years before retiring in 1973 and moving to Hastings. Myrtle spent her last years contentedly at Tendercare. Her family remembers her wonderful cooking and is grateful for all the love she 239 E. North Street. Hastings. GRACE COMMUNITYCHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roaroe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 service. Nuncry. children’s min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. MILLBROOK - Mynb H. Barnhart, age 91, formerly of Lansing and Hastings, worshipping with you. Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion - 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr F. William Voetbcry, Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 3 ajn. and 10 ajn. Children’s Chapel and am. Fellowship Tune before the DELTON - Richard L. Sellers, age 76. of Delton, passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2003 in Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Richard was bom Oct. 28. 1926 in Covington, Virginia. His parents were Virgil and Virginia Sellers of Kalamazoo. He is survived by his former wife, Martha (Nemire) Sellers, and his five chil­ dren. Terry and Roxie Sellers of Kalamazoo, Tom and Jane Sellers of Augusta, Dick and Sherrie Sellers of Gobles, Dan and Pa: Rabb of Hastings, and Ron and Teresa Sellers of Lawton; 12 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Roger Sellers of Kalamazoo; one niece, two nephews of Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his parents. Richard served in the armed forces for two years and was a military policeman. He worked at Sutherland Paper Company and Kalamazoo Paper Company for many years and then retired from the Kalamazoo Post Office after 25 years of service. He had many hobbies which included fanning, motorcycling, golfing and fishing. He also enjoyed the V.F.W. club. He enjoyed spending time with his family and Myrtle H. Barnhart between the worship service and HASTINGS - Callha M Pteny. age 82. passed away Feb. 13, 2003. Cay was bom in Allegan County, Mich., on Aug. 7,1920, the daughter of Leroy and Ila (Brunner) Sinclair. Cay was a queen, as she was Miss Otsego in 1939. She was a campfire girl leader, a Sunday school teacher, a member of Pennock Hospital Guild, a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church where she was a chairwoman of the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, flowers, birds, nature, but her love was children and her family. She is survived by her husband, Lynn E Perry, whnm she met in 1939 when they were attending Grand Rapids University. On Dec. 31, 1941 in Otsego, Cay and Lynn were married at the Congregational church. Other members of her family included a son, David (Marianne) Perry of Oak Park. IL; a daughter. Lynila Jo Perry of Hastings; a newly adopted daughter, Shirley Henderson; a brother. Vernon (Ann) Sinclair of Avon Park, FL; grandchildren: Kyle and Elizabeth Perry', Christapher, Andrew and Karen Hamilton; nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Cay was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. Phyllis Jean Wray. According to her wishes. Cay’s body has been donated to the University of Michigan Anatomical Donation Program. A Memorial Sen'ice will be conducted Sunday, Feb. 23. 2003, 3 p.m. at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Pastor Kathy Brown officiating. Memorial contributions to Hastings First United Methodist Church. Barry County Y.M.C.A. youth programs, or Barry County Commission on Aging will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. j be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Arsulowicz Brothers. East Chapel. Richard L. Sellers School for all ages at 9:30 am. and worship service at 10:30 am. Cof­ __ HASTINGS - Ashley Susan Racine, 11 year old darling daughter of Jim and Martha of Hastings, formerly of Grand Rapids, died unexpectedly Wednesday Feb. 12. 2003 after a brief illness. Surviving besides her parents are her brother Mike; grandparents. Zofia Kowejsza. Susan and Robert Racine; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her grand­ father, Joseph Kowejsza. Ashley was a sixth grade student at Hastings Middle School. Funeral service and committal services were held Saturday. Feb. 15. 2003 at 1 p.m. at Arsulowicz Brothers. East Chapel. Grand Rapids. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. A memorial service is pending for the Hastings area. Contributions in Ashley's memory will pected!} in the Grand Rapids area. He was bom May 16. 1959, in Kalamazoo, MJ. the son of Wayne and Elizabeth (Ellis) Power. David lived the majority of his life in the Hastings area, he attended' Hastings schools Worship Together... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050. Pasior. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 ajn.; Sunday Ashley Susan Racine David Wayne Power GRAND RAPIDS David Wayne Pow er, age 43. recently passed aw ay unex­ Veterans. I AKE ODESSA - Merle Sutherland. Jr., age 76. of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday. Feb. 17. 2003 after a lengthy ill­ ness. Merle was bom in Lake Odessa on Feb. 2. 1927 to Merle and Myrtle (Schlappi) Sutherland. He began working at an early age cutting ice on Jordan Lake, and went on to work at the Lake Odessa Canning Co., installed roofing and siding, worked for the Pen: Marquette and C&O Railroad, served a term in the Merchant Marines, and then retired from General Motors in 1980 with 30 years of service. Along with his regular employment. Meric also hauled trash in Lake Odessa, worked for the Village of Lake Odessa, worked al the lake Odessa Livestock Auction, and did odd jobs for many years. Meric was a 24 year veteran of the Lake Odessa Fire Department, where he had served as captain for 16 years. He was an avid sportsman, hunter, and fisherman and helped organize the Lake Odessa Sportsman Club. Congregational Church. Meric will long be remembered as a lov­ Eleanor E. Johnson HASTINGS - Eleanor E. Johnson, age 96, of Hastings, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003 at Hastings Tendercare. She was bom July 8, 1906 in Chicago, the daughter of Anthony and Alexandra (Zukowska) Ranaszewski. She moved to Grand Rapids from Chicago then Hastings and has lived here for more than 60 years. She married Russell H. Johnson and he died Aug. 11.1993. Eleanor was a homemaker who enjoyed j Merle Sutherland Jr. cooking. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band; sisters, Mary Banash. Violet Finnanger; brothers. Emanuel Banash. Bernard Banash, Henry Banash, and Theodore Banash. Respecting her wishes no services will be held. Burial will be at 'the Freeport Cemetery. Memorials can be Community Hospice. Arrangements are made by the to Barry Girrbach ing husband and father. In all that he did. he was firm and always fair. Meric is survived by Janette, his loving wife whom he married on Oct. 16, 1948; his sons, Sam Sutherland of Ionia, and Jod (Kelley) Sutherland of Lake Odessa; grand­ sons. Jason (Nicole) of Charlotte, Eric (Sunshine) of Hastings, Merwin (Rachel) of Lake Odessa, and Chris of Lake Odessa; granddaughter, Sasha of Grand Rapids; step-granddaughter. Holly Barrett of Sheridan; seven great grandchildren; sis­ ters, Alma Kruger of Woodland and Zondra Mikulcn of Florida; brothers. Milo Sutherland of TN. Ixon (Gloria) Sutherland of Woodland, and John (Linda) Sutherland of Eaton Rapids; sister-in-law. Lucille (Robert) Walter, and many other relatives and friends. In keeping with Merle’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A Celebration of Merle’s life will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22.2003 at the Jackson-Mutschlcr VFW Post >4461 in Lake Odessa. The family has suggested that memorial Funeral Home in Hastings. More Obituaries on Page 16 contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Fire Department, the Lakewood Community Ambulance, or the First Congregational Church of I ake Odessa. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Our People! Our Strength! OUR DIFFERENCE! We understand how complicated, confusing and emotionally stressful arranging a funeral can be. Our people listen carefully to what is meaningful to you, and help create a service that commemorates your loved one's life the way you want. Serving the Communityfor nearly 40 Years David C. ffivn, Director Call today 269-945-2471 WREN Funeral Home Mmierd 1401 North Broadway, Hastings Ml 49058 AlDtawOQDS �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 20. 2003 - Page 7 LEGAL GIRL, Elia Berenice, bom at Pennock GIRL, Katelyn Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 10. 2003 at 11:55 a.m. to Emma Neri-Villa and Eduardo Guillen of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and Hospital on Jan. 29. 2003 at 11:22 a.m. to Kaycee Adgae and Eric Ross of Mid­ dleville. Weighing 7 lbs 7 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. 21 inches long. GIRL, Olivia Leigh, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 7. 2003 at 331 a.m. to Eric and Michelle Waller. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 22 inches long BOY, Sawyer Jayden, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 7, 2003 at 8:44 p.m. to Scott and Jennifer (Willette) Stoepker of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 BOY, Jordan Roy, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 29. 2003 at 11:30 a.m. to Heather Hinckley of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Alek Thomas, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 30. 2003 at 9:14 p.m. to Lisa Closser and David Johns of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Marissa Kelli, bom at Pennock GIRL,Emmalee Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 10, 2003 at 8:03 a.m. to Joseph andTammi Sanders of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Lindsey, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 8. 2003 at 8:15 a.m. to Gary and Sara White of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs and 21 1/2 inches long. Hospital on Jan. 30. 2003 at 6:20 p.m. to Anita and Vincent Shawn Wemette of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 3/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Brennan Theodore, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 31, 2003 at 1:52 a.m. to Ted and Tara Lutz of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jacob Tyler, bom at Pennock Hospi­ BOY, Mason Thomas, bom at Pennock tal on Jan. 31, 2003 at 5:03 p.m. to Angela Hospital on Feb. 7, 2003 at 6:45 p.m. to Michael and Jenny Harp of Lyons. Weigh­ ing 9 lbs. 9 1/2 oz. and 22 inches long. Warren and Jon Clark of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs and 21 1/4 inches GIRL, Chloe Jean, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Feb. II, 2003 at 6:05 p.m. to Jacob and Krista Noorman of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Aurora Keri Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 28, 2003 at 9:00 p.m. to Melissa and Kane Wilcox of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs and 21 inches long. long. GIRL, Ken and Kerry Stensen are proud to announce the birth of their baby girl. Nicole Jean Stensen. 5 pounds 14 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long, bom 12:25 a.m. Feb. 1st at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. MI. Greeting her at home are her sisters Lauren, 9 years old, Taylor, 7 years old. Grand Ledge, MI. Their grandparents are Richard and Rose­ marie Doane of Lake Odessa. MI and Scott and Bernice Stensen of Seattle. WA. GIRL, Amber Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 4,2003 at 11:18 p.m. to Nicole Arnold of Hickory Comers. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Alexandra May, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 3, 2003 at 5:28 p.m. to Travis and Jessica Williams of Lacey. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 3/4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inch­ es long. GIRL, Abbey Ann. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 27, 2003 at 9:53 p.m. to Amy Yager of Lake Odessa. Weighing 4 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Foley-Shockley united in marriage Paige Foley and Ryan Shockley were united in marriage on June 8. 2002 at Stetson Chapel on the Kalamazoo College campus. The parents o'. the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Gary Foley of Hastings. Michigan and Dr. and Mrs. Richard Shockley of Portage. Michigan. The maid of honor was Rachael Mallison, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Amber Schwartz and Jenna Slate, friends of the bride. Mark Cunnington, friend of the the groom, was the best man. Gary Lewis, friend of the groom, and Jason Shockley, brother of the groom, were the groomsmen. Stacy Strumpfer. sister of the bride, sang The Lord's Prayer during the lighting of the unity candle and a scripture reading was given by the brother of the groom. Rick Shockley. Flowergirls were Katherine Strumpfer. niece of the bride, and Erin Ackley, cousin of the bride. Master of ceremony was Mr. Edward Annen, uncle of the groom. A reception was held at The Black Swan restaurant in Kalamazoo. The couple hon­ eymooned in Bermuda and now reside in New York City. The bride is a 1997 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 2001 gradu­ ate of Kalamazoo College. She is currently employed as a merchandise manager for Bloomingdales. The groom is a 1996 graduate of Portage Central High School and a 2000 graduate of Kalamazoo College. He is an investment banking analyst for J.P. Morgan. Jon Evan Freeman. Hastings and Rebecca Terrell Chapman. Middleville. Cory William Pettengill, Hastings and Angelia Sue Aspinall, Hastings. Brian Scott Williams, Nashville and Amber Rose Christensen, Nashville. Helen Schantz to mark 104 years Helen M. Schantz will celebrate her 104th birthday. Feb. 26. 2003. Her family is planning a party on Sunday, March 2: 2003. If you would like to send her a card she is Clark Retirement Community. 1551 Franklin St. S.E.. Room 3066. Grand Rapids, MI 49506. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED EOfi-THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACT1YE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond L. Morris and Sherrie A. Morris, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Alternative Lending Group, its suc­ cessors and assigns, mortgagee, dated August 1, 2001 and recorded August 18,2001 in Document No. 1064657. Barry County Records Satd mort­ gage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation. its successors and assigns by assignment dated August 1, 2001 and recorded on August 13. 2001 in Document No. 1064658. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five and 45/100 Dollars ($91,775.45) Including interest at the rate of 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on March 13,2003. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 289 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence West 12 rods lor the place of beginning, thence North 8 rods, thence West 4 rods, thence South 8 rods, thence East 4 rods to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there Is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: February 6,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor GMAC Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns , As As».<gnee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 280.0123 (3X8) Short Foreclosure Notice * Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ^FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: David L Wa!»ey, a married man and Jodie D. Perry-WWoy. hte wife to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated March 23.2001. and recorded on April 6. 2001, in Instrument Number 1057743. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be duo at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE ANO 12/100 DOLLARS ($126,783.12). including Interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of iaie containod In said mortgage and the statute In such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that sato mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at ISO o'clock p.m., on March 13. 2003. Said promises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: File Number. 08-0055054 PARCEL 1: LOT 26 OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO GWIN'S GROVE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 64. PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO GWIN'S GROVE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 64; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PLAT TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 26 OF SAID PLAT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY IN CONTINUA­ TION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 26 TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE PLAT OF ISLAND VIEW; THENCE NORTH 48 DEGREES 7* WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE PLAT OF ISLAND VIEW TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 30. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 F -nnington Hill». Michigan 48334 (3/6) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Detautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Bryant, a single person (original mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated February 11,1999. and record­ ed on February 16, 1999 in Instrument No. 1025256 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 91/100 dollars ($74^79.91). tndudmg interest at 5.750% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1XX) p.m., on March 27. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF BELLE­ VUE. Barry County. Mchigan. and are described as: The North 10 Acres of toe Southeast 1/4 of ths Northeast 1X4 of Section 24. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. The redemption period shaH be 12 month(s) Dated: February 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 Rte *200312995 TeamC (2/20 - 3/13) months after toe date of publca bon of tots notice Date: 2-11-03 DAVID H TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Mt 49058 (260) 945-9585 PHYLLIS BOISE 4800 CURTIS ROAD NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 (260) 852-0452 (2/20) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by David G. SchnMor and Cindy K. Schnitker husbmd and Mortgagee. dated August 18,2000, and recorded on August 29. 2000 in Instrument Number ws assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase TH® ARM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. anymformationweostamwu .be USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in ths conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Thomason, Jr., a single man and Deborah Shotwell, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. a New Jersey Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 16, 2001, and recorded on April 18,2001 in LJbsr In­ strument No. 1058286, in Barry County Records, MWspan, on which mortgage there is claimed to SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY AND 38/100 dolara ($67,82038), in­ cluding interest at 7.750% per annum. mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, nonce Is hereby given lha’ said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of tne mortvenue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1XX) PM. on March 20.2003. Seto premises are situated In CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. MtoNgan. and are described as: The West 35 test of Lot 2 and tos East 10 teot of Lot 3, Block 8. Butter's Addttfon, accordtog to ths recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 66. Barry County Records. The redemption period shaH be 6 monthft) abandoned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case toe redemption period shell be 30 days from the date of such sate. Corporation. Asatywe by an assignment dated April 9, 2001. which was recorded on June 14, 2001. in instrument Number 1059740. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe wm of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 90/100 dol­ lars ($127,865.90). including interest at 5 500% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in sted mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p m., on March 27.2003. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan. and Parcel B - Beginning at a point on toe East tone of Section 4. Town 3 North, Range 10 West. Distant North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 396.0 feet from the East 1/4 comer of said section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 132.00 feet; toenoe South 89 degrees S8 minutes 40 seconds 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 132 00 Subject to an easement tor public highway purBander Road. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) abandoned in accordance wrih MCLA 600 3241a. days from toe date of such sate. Dated: February 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Dated: February 13.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Ale *200312292 TsamS STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate RLE NO. 03-23617-DE • Estate of RAYA. BOISE Date of Birth: October 17. 1923 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent RAY A. BOISE, who lived at 4800 CURTIS ROAD, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP. Michigan dted December 10. 2002. Creditors of toe decedent are notified that aH dawns against toe estate wte be forever bared unless presented to PHYLLIS BOISE, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both toe probate court at 206 W. COURT. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and toe 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 49025 Rte 4200226138 GM) Team S (3/13) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE • Certificate of Deposit (CD) When you select a CD as an investment optica, you lock in a fixed rale of return by invest­ ing a minimum of $500 for a specified term - 182 days to 8 years. The HasSngs Charter Township Board of Review tor 2003 will be held at the township hail at 885 River Road. Haslings. Michigan. 49058 on the following dates: • Advantage IRA CD Tuesday. March 4—Organizational Meeting—1:00 p.m. Monday. March 10—Appeal Hearing—9 a.m.-12 p.m. A 1-4 pjn. Tuesday. March 11—Appeal Hearing—9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m. Wednesday. March 12—Appeal Hearing-6-9 p.m. The Board of Review wW meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2003 assessments. Written protests may be sent to the above address by Tuesday. March 11. 2003. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real properly and personal property tor 2003 are as follows: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Developmental 46.02% 42.01% 50.00% 48 52% 50% 50% 1 0865 1.1902 1.0000 1.0305 1.00 100 The Township will provide reasonable and necessary services to individuals with disabilities who wish to attend the Board of Review upon 10 days notice to the Supervisor. Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township Take advantage of the great rate and flexibility offered by our Advantage 24 Month IRA CD. • Statement Savings IRA Open with as little as $50 and add to the account any time, for any amount. • Trust and Investment Group Offers IRAs that utilize stocks, bonds and other investment products For more information on tax-advantaged investments call a Hastings City Bank representative today. Hastings City Bank 'Here For You Since 1886 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 20. 2003 water drawn from the Lake Odessa water tower. Tanker after tanker made the trip into town for more water well into the evening. On Tuesday both driveways were Happy Birthday. George Washington! The Lake Odessa Dcpot/Mu%um will be open on Saturday, Feb. 22, for its monthly open house. Tom Pickens will be the host for the Historical Society. Publicity in Lakewood News will inform the public about the Grand Opening of the relocated gift shop. Besides the usual stocked items, there will be train whistles, a new variety of pickles and other items which sell for very nominal prices. There arc still pottery bowls by Roseville which bear a likeness of our depot, the library of the genealogy soci­ ety also will be staffed. Last month the vol­ unteers were busy helping visitors. There are many resources available. The monthly clinic for immunizations will be held on Wednesday morning in the basement of Central United Methodist Church. There is a change in policy con­ cerning costs. If a family has insurance, the shots will no longer be free. However, this is a very convenient venue for getting those life-saving shots. On Sunday, announcement was made in Central UMC about the Monday, Feb. 10 marriage of Becky Beland and Stacy Cole their family members hosted a lovely reception in their honor during the coffee hour following church. The', arrived home from Las Vegas on Wednesday evening to find the front window of Becky’s house highly decorated with the announcement of their marriage. Becky is the granddaughter of Henry and Beulah Beland, daughter of Dallas Beland and of the former Kathy Oesch. Patricia (Shuert) Cole is the mother of the groom. The soup and salad dinner at the Depot Friday evening was a very nice affair, with guests seated at tables set with china and silver. The meal was served in style by competent waiters who served the four courses graciously. The food was very tasty. Each guest was given a gift certificate and a discount certificate for the gift shop. Seating was at tables for four or for eight. Current plans ate for two more such meals before summer. The proceeds are to con­ tribute toward the proposed freight house. The Alethians of Central UMC had their annual mid-winter meal together on Tuesday noon in Fellowship Hall. Nineteen were present. Monthly meetings will resume in April. There is one week left for submitting one’s family story for the spring publication of the Ionia County Family History Book. Deadline is Friday, Feb. 28. There are ample flyers remaining for anyone who has lost his first copy or, for anyone who has not yet begun. This will be the first such Ionia County book printed since 1881. If your family was not around back then, now is the time to make note of your family’s presence in Ionia County be it 50 years or five. Friends and former students of Mrs. Grace Mohney may want to send her some good wishes for her recovery since she had back surgei.* recently. Her address is 80228 29th St., Lavton, MI 49065. Her surgery was on Feb. 12. Today is the birthday for Orville Decker, manager of the Lake Odessa Co-op Elevator for more than 40 years, for Theron King in Florida and for Sally Strator on Sixth Avenue. Joshua, the 4-year-old son of Brian and Marlene Harkey, was a medical patient at Pennock Hospital, quarantined because of a virus. He is a great-grandson of Betty McMillen. On Sunday evening hundreds of people attended the open house at Lakewood UMC on M-50 to view the addition, which includes new offices, 16 classrooms, a spa­ cious foyer, and a relocated stained glass window from the original Evangelical church which stood next door until being razcu in fall 2002. Death came on Feb. 14 to Anne Tracy of Lansing, a former local resident, when her husband. Bruce, was a high school teacher in Lakewood. The couple with an infant child lived on Second Street, adjacent to Jordan Lake Highway. She is survived by her four children and her-life partner. She was for 10 years organist at North Presbyterian Church, a librarian at MSU where she built up an extensive library spe­ Lynda Cobb shows her basketball of advertising items from long ago LO. merchants. cial collections. A fire visible from miles away on Monday afternoon destroyed the building of Randy Patrick’s welding and fabricating business on M-66 between Clarksville and Knoll Roads in Odessa Township. The pole bam of 64 feet by 128 feet boused the busi­ ness and the house built al the same time were doused with thousands of gallons of covered thick ice from the water, which froze soon after it ran off the two structures. The paint on the two story house was badly peeled on the north side. The pole bam was completely destroyed. Several fire depart­ ments assisted the Lake Odessa crew. The Show and Tell feature of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting last week brought forth a variety of items. A set of miniature flags to commemorate the bicentennial included a rare flag which (the original) flew over the Alamo. There were some stories from years past. The Heavens from Clarksville showed old tools such as a wick shaper, buttonhole shears, a wooden box marked 1778 and an unusual knife. A diary from the lady who owned the green house had her February entries, which were largely listings of what was being planted, onions nearly every day, carnations and others. The diary also mentioned funerals for which the greenhouse supplied sprays and baskets. LEGAL NOTICE Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Jeffery S. Lynch and Dianna M. Lynch to Unhod Stales of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Mortgagee, dated February 3. 1993. and recorded on February 3, 1993. in Uber 565, on page 160. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE AND 88/100 DOLLARS ($90,181.88). including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on March 13, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan. and are THE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET OF LOT 13 OF THE PLAT OF SMITH'S LAKEVIEW ESTATES #1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2. ALSO DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13 OF SMITH’S LAKEVIEW ESTATES fl. THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 43 MINUTES EAST ALONG SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF WEST STATES ROAD 100 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 48 DEGREES 17 MIN­ UTES WEST 16M* EfiET. THENCE NORTH 6" DEGREES 47 MINUTES WEST 1053 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13. THENCE EAST 200 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sale unless dete.mined aban­ doned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 28. 2003 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Admintetration. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hits, Michigan 48334 (3/6) Finnic- '4 by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Suicide fallout Dear Annie: Last July, my 32-year-old son died by suicide. His sister and 1 were devastated. There was no note and no good­ bye. As if that weren’t enough, my father and his new wife continued with their plans to visit one of my brothers in another state instead of staying home for my son’s fu­ neral. My father is a good man. and his inten­ tions are never mean-spirited, but he is clueless about emotional things. Dad asked me if he should stay or if I needed him. and then he handed me a check for $300 to help cover the funeral expenses. I was too stunned to speak, and when I finally found my tongue. I said quietly. That’s fine. Dad. You go on your trip.” Well, my daughter is not fine with any of this. She is pregnant with her second baby, and is full of grief and anger at her brother and her grandfather. She said if my father shows up at her house, she will not invite him in and never wants to see him again. In the meantime. Dad is totally unaware that he’s done anything wrong. I see a train wreck coming when my daughter has the new baby and Dad tries to visit. What should I do? - S.O.S. in Florida. Dear S.O.S.: Our condolences on the loss of your son. This must be an exceptionally difficult time for you and your daughter. Of course, your father should have stayed for the funeral, but when you told him. “You go on your trip." he assumed you meant it. Please tell him the truth before the situation escalates. Say, “Dad, I should have made it clear how much I wanted you here for the funeral. I'm afraid there are some hurt feelings now, and we need to straighten things out.” Include your daugh­ ter in the discussion, and hope she will for­ give him. (P.S. It sounds like she could use some grief counseling.) ID advice Dear Annie: I read your column about the lady who did not have any ID on her when she was hit by a car while taking her daily walk. I’d like to add that people also should carry ID when going on a trip. My sister was involved in an accident while driving from Ohio to Pittsburgh. For­ tunately, she had her daughter's phone number on her sun visor. She was so shaken, she was unable to speak to the po­ lice on the scene, but she did manage to point to the sun visor. Also, if you live alone, don’t put YOUR heme phone num­ ber down - no one would be there to an­ swer. - L.S. in Pittsburgh, Pa. Dear L.S.: Thanks for the excellent ad­ vice. You undoubtedly helped a great many people today. Disappointment Dear Annie: My 22-year-old daughter. Need a Great Gift Idea? Give the gift of information. A subscription to their local, hometown newspaper. 6^ 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER North Highway M-43 - Hastings Lester and Virginia Yonkers shared the story of his Kotesky grandparents’ com­ ing from Bohemia, a miniature purse, a child size table crumber set at the L.O.A.H.S. meeting. “Carol.” is unmarried, pregnant and a se­ nior in college. She’s only known the father for four months, and although they dis­ cussed marriage, they decided they’re not ready for it I am devastated by this news and feel numb inside. Carol and I always have had a very close relationship, but it seems I’ve lost all feeling for my daughter. How is this possible? She is. excited about the preg­ nancy. I haven't told a soul. I don't even want to discuss it with anyone, including my husband. This will be our first grandchild, and my husband is much more accepting of the sit­ uation than I am. 1 consider myself a strong person, but I’m not handling this well at all. Any advice? - Indiana Mother. Dear Indiana: What you are feeling is PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW HOPE TOWNSHIP The organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board of Review will be held in the office of the Supervisor at the Hope Township Hall on Tuesday, March 4,2003, at 6 p.m. All public meetings of the 2003 Board of Review will be held al the Hope Township Hail. 5463 S. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Dates for property owner appeals are as follows: March 10. 2003, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 11, 2003. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. And any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 2003 assessment rod. Any property owner unable to attend either of the above appeal dates may appeal by letter no later than March 10. 2003. to the Hope Township Board of Review, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058. 2003 Factors and Assessment Ratios at determined by the Barry County Equalization Department. 1.0148 Ratio 49.27% 101 Agriculture Multiplier 1 0898 Ratio 45 88% 201 Commercial Multiplier 1.0000 Ratio 50 00% 301 Industrial Multiplier 1 0898 Ratio 45 88% 401 Residential Multiplier 1.0000 Ratio 50.00% 501 Timber Cutover Multiplier 1.0000 Ratio 50.00% 601 Developmental Multiplier 1.0000 Ratio 50.00% Personal Property Multiplier Change in Assessment Notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed for 2003 Randy Patrick talks with the Schwartz couple who own the Michigan Dutch Bams business as they look at the Patrick house which had major siding damage. Patricia Albert Superviaor/Aaaeaaor acute disappointment, mixed with grief. All parents hope for great things for their chil­ dren. and that includes marriage to the right person and d family at the right time. Carol has upset the applecart and crushed your drcams for her. Try to face the reality of the situation without comparing it to what might have been. Your wonderful daughter is going to have your beloved grandchild. If you are unable to put a positive spin on the situa­ tion, please talk to a therapist so you can be a source of support for Carol. You need each other. Cashing checks Dear Annie: Why do people hold on to checks I have written? I am on a very tight budget, and it messes up my checkbook when they don’t cash the check right away. Too many people either put the check somewhere and forget about it. and hang on to it and deposit it into their account weeks later. Is there some etiquette rule that applies here? - Name Withheld in California. , Dear Calif.: Checks should be cashed as soon as possible, as a courtesy to the sender and because after a while, they may no longer be honored. However, sometimes it is not possible to deposit a check as soon as you might like. If someone doesn’t cash a check after two months, call and ask what happened. Vegan manners Dear Annie: I was interested in the letter from “Where’s the Beef?” the vegan whose boss’ wife prepared vegetarian meals espe­ cially for her. She didn’t know how to tell the boss' wife that it was wrong to include things like beef broth or gelatin. This woman needs a reality check. For starters, every time she puts her lips to a fork, she sheds skin cells onio her food, therefore tainting it. If someone is kind enough to accommodate her eating prefer­ ences, the polite thing to do is EAT THE FOOD. If the vegan had people for dinner, would she prepare any meat dishes, or would she expect her invitees to adapt? Just Curious. Dear Curious: Several folks agreed with you. Here’s one more: Accommodate Dear Annie: Having been a vegetarian for 45 years. I do not foist my dietary prac­ tices on others, especially those who try hard to fix something for me in a social sit­ uation. My motto is. eat what’s before you without making an issue. A little beef broth won’t kill her. If she insists on making a big deal, she ought to stay home and cook her own dinner. - Philadelphia. Educated lie? Dear Annie: “Joe" and I began dating 18 months ago. We are both in our early 50s, and we love each other. Joe makes a living as a laborer, owns a beat-up truck and rents a small apartment. I am a high school teacher, own a nice car and have a home in an upscale neighboriiood. I have no credit­ card debt, and I pay my bills on time. Joe doesn’t discuss his financial situation with me. but he lives and dresses as though he is just scraping by. I recently began teaching adult education and returned to college to earn my master’s degree. Last week, I discovered that Joe never graduated from high school. We have discussed how importin' trust and honesty are in a relationship. I feel betrayed that he never told me he dropped out of school. Now I wouder what else he hasn’t told me. How should I handle this? - Teacher Need­ ing Answers. Dear Teacher: It is understandable that a high school dropout would keep such infor­ mation private, especially around someone who values education as much as you do. It’s doubtful Joe makes a habit of lying. It’s more likely he was embarrassed. How important is his educational status? If the lack of a diploma doesn’t change any­ thing. tell Joe what you discovered, and as­ sure him that it doesn’t matter tn you. Add. however, that you hope he will be more open and honest in the future. ••••• Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxQattbi. com, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annies Mailbox, and readfea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate Web page at www.creaiors.com. Copyright 2003 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 20. 2003 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Fitzgerald G.A.R. Post 125 (Part VI) By Joyce VVeinbrecht The Civil War left the United States with many interesting problems. Some of the young men who served were very young. Some married several times and many had very young wives who man­ aged to outlive them by many years. A recent Civil War widow is reported to have died on Jan. 17. 2003, 60 years after the death of her Civil War Union husband. John Jamesway, whom she married when he was 81 and she was 18. She lived and died in the three room log cabin where she had spent her married years. Gertrude Jamesway was buried in a grave next to her husband in New Corinth Church Cemetery in Texas. The rosier of F'tzgerald Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Post Hastings 125 con­ tinues: William Jones, age 61; birthplace. New York; residence. Hastings. Dentist. Entered service Aug. 13. 1862, as a hospital stew­ ard, 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. Discharged June 14, 1864 as a hospital steward. Cause, chronic diarrhea. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 14, 1883. Died Sept. 18.1887. Ralph S. Jordon, age 24; birthplace. Michigan; residence, Hastings. Farmer, entered service Aug. 13,1862, as a private. Co. I 26in Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 5, 1865 as a corporal, Co. 1 26th Michigan Infantry. Cause, expiration of term. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 9, 1883. Dropped July 24, 1891. Charles E. Jenner, age 45; birthplace, Ypsilanti, Mich.; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service July 31,1862, as a private, Co. F. 24th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge. Special Order No. 125, War Department. Mustered into G.A.R. Nov. 27. 1882. DroppcdJan. 28. 1891. Died March 25. 1898. Charles C. Jenson, age 44; birthplace. Denmark; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service. Sept. 2. 1864 as a private in Co. E. 12th Michigan Infantry. Discharged Sept 14.1865 as a private. Co. E. 12th Michigan Infantry. Cause, close of war. Mustered into GjAJ<. Jan. 4,1896. Andrew Jewell, age 59; birthplace. North Georgetown. Ohio; residence, Hastings. Painter. Entered service, Sept. 12, 1861, a private in Co. I 19th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Discharged Sept. 15, 1864 as a private, Co. I 19th Ohio Volunteer. Cause, disability. Mustered into G.AJL Jan. 29. 1898. Was wounded in the leg below his knee at Stone River on Jan. 2, 1863. Frank Johnson, age 55; birthplace. Pennsylvania; residence, Baltimore Town­ ship. Laborer. Entered service Aug. 23, 1864 as a private in Co. K 120th New York Volunteers. Discharged June 13. 1865 as a private in Co. K 120th New York Volunteer. Cause, general orders. Mustered into A.R. G. 1897. Wallace C. Kelley, age 39; birthplace, Ohio; residence, Hastings. Mechanic. Entered service Sept. I. 1862, as a private in Co. I, 55»‘. Ohio Infantry. Discharged June 9,18 rivatc, in Co. 155th Ohio Infantry. of discharge. General Order No. 77. Mustered into GA JI. on April II, 1883. Dropped December 1894. AJ4. Keeth, age 42; birthplace, state of Maine; residence, Hastings. Livery Stable. Entered service Jan. 20, 1861 as a corporal in Co. C 44th Illinois Infantry. Discharged Nov. 11. 1863 as a corporal in Co. C 44th Illinois Infantry. Cause of discharge, dis­ ability. Mustered into GA JI. Aug. 31, 1884. Dropped. Reinstated 1886. Died at Soldiers Home in Grand Rapids, Mich. Albert Kent, age 42; birthplace. Spring­ field. Ohio; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 12, 1862, as a private in Co. E. 21st Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, disability. Mustered into GA JI. Jan. 2.1886. Transferred April 26,1886. James Kent, age 51; birthplace. Pem­ broke, New York; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 14. 1862 as a private in Co. E 21st Michigan Infantry. Discharged Jan. 5. 1865 as a private in Co. E. 21st Michigan Infantry. Cause, general orders of the War Department. Mustered into GA Ji. Jan. 2. 1886. Died May 21, 1900. . Robert A. Kelley, age 54; birthplace, Warren County, Ohio; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Feb, 27.1864 as a private in do. F. 7th Michigan Calvary. Discharged March 10.1886 as a sergeant in Co. B 1st Michigan Veteran Cavalry. Cause, General Order No. 27. Mustered into GA Ji. Jan. 30, 1886. Died Oct. 14, 1887. Panner R. Kams, age 45; birthplace, Dansville, New York; residence. Hope Township. Farmer. Entered service July 31. 1862, as a private in Co. A 1st New York Dragoons. Discharged June 30, 1865, as a private in Co. A 1st New York Dragoons. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 83. Mustered into GA.R. June 19, 1886. Dropped. Reinstated June 6, 1896. Albert Kelley, age 39; birthplace. Don't miss the SPECIAL CONCERT by Battle Creek's BOYCHOIR Brought to you by the Music Center of South Central Michigan and J-Ad Graphics SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, at 3 p.m. at St Rose Church 805 S. Jefferson St Hastings Public Welcome! Michael Ryan The Boychoir plans a variety of Disney favorites from Mary Poppins, "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "it's a Small World," plus other works. Boychoir welcome* Michael Ryan, recently returned from performing in the Santa Fe Opera's production of "The Pirates of Penzance." For information, call the Music Center of South Central Michigan at (269) 963-1911. The Battle Creek Boychoir, along with the new Community Music School in Hastings, is a program of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, a member agency of the United Arts Council of Calhoun County, funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. Hillsdale County. Mich.; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service July 2. 1862. as a private in Co. D 17th Michigan infantry. Discharged June 3. 1865, as a pri­ vate in Co. D, 17th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. .Mustered into GA.R. July 17, 1886. Dropped. Reinstated Dec. 5. 1896. Walter Kegle. age 53; birthplace. Michigan; residence, Castleton Township. Farmer. Entered service Feb .15.1865 as a private in Co. L IOth Michigan Cavalry. Discharge Nov. 20,1865 as a private Co. L 10th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of dis­ charge. due to end of war. Mustered into GAJl.Dec.28.1901. E.H. Lathrop, age 43; birthplace. Michigan; residence. Hastings. Physician. Entered service Aug. 11.1862 as a hospital steward. 81st Illinois Infantry. Discharged June 12, 1865, as a hospital steward 81st Illinois Infantry. Cause of discharge, a gun­ shot wound Mustered into GA JI. April 11, 1883. Died March 7.1908. Samuel Lafever, age 45; birthplace, Ohio; residence, Hastings. Carpenter. Entered service Oct. 29, 1862. as a private Co. D. 7th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Dec. 15, 1865 as private. Co. D. 7th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, expinuion of time. Mustered into GAJl. Oct. 6.1883. Died Jan. 27.1888. John C. Lampman, age 45; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Physician. Entered service Oct. 21. 1861, as private, Co. H. 81st New York Volunteer Infantry. Discharged March 5. 1863, as a sergeant. Co. H. 81st New York Volunteers. Cause of discharge, disability. Mustered into GA JR. Nov. 15, 1883. Honorable discharge, Jan. 28.1888 Norman N. Latham, age 40; birthplace, state of Michigan; residence, Baltimore Township. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 9. 1863 as first sergeant, Co. F. 11th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Aug. 10, 1865, as a sergeant, Co. F. 11th Michigan Cavalry. Cause, expiration of time. Mustered in GA.R. Nov. 24, 1883. Dropped Dec. 27, 1890. Reinstated April 5,1913. Henry Lathrop; birthplace, Michigan; residence. Castleton Township. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 22,1863. M.S. Co. C 6th, Michigan Cavalry. Discharged July 27, 1865, I Michigan Co. C 11th, Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, disability. Mustered into G.AJI. Aug. 16, 1884. Dropped Jan. 24,1891. Wounded at Alovill, West Va. Samuel Lawton, age 44; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Painter. Entered service Jan. 2,1861 as a private, Co. 171st, New York Infantry. Discharged July 13, 1864 as a private in Co. 1 71st New York Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into GAJR. Nov. 15, 1884. Dropped May 22, 1897. Wounded in right hand June 2, )W4‘tr Cole Harbor, advanced in arm. James M. Leach, age 55; birthplace, Windham, New Hampshire, residence, Carlton Township. Farmer. Entered service, Sept. 3, 1864, as a private Co. E. 12th Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 20, 1865, as private, Co. E, 12th Michigan Infantry. Cause, General Orders of the War Department. Mustered into the GAJL on March 9.1885. Died April 5,1899. Oliver F. Long, age 43; birthplace. New York: residence. Hastings. Fanner. Entered service Aug. 30,1862, as a private in Co. I 148th New York Infantry. Discharged, June 22. 1865, as a sergeant, Co. I 148th New York Infantry. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 9. Mustered into GA Ji. Dec. 25, 1883. Reinstated March 31, 1886. Transferred. Died July 1,1902. John Lichy, age 47; birthplace. Summit County, Ohio; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered Aug. 4, 1863, as first sergeant Co. H. 15th. Ohio Volunteers. Discharged Sept. 4, 1864, first lieutenant, Co. H 15th, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Cause, expiration of term. Mustered into GAJl. Sept. 2, 1885. Dropped Dec. 27, 1890. Reinstated Dec. 16.1899. A.H. Loveland, age 43; birthplace. Cauga County. New York; residence. Hastings. Agent. Entered service April 24. 1861. as a private Co. I 19th New York Infantry. Discharged June 6. 1863, as a pri­ vate Co. I 19th New York Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of term. Mustered into G.A.R. Jan. 29. 1887. Eli Link; birthplace, England; residence. Hastings. Shoemaker. Entered service Oct. 19. 1861. as a private, Co. B 13th Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 25. 1862 as pri­ vate, Co. D. 13th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of term. Mustered into GA JI. April 23. 1887. Transferred Sept. 24. 1887 to Post 296. W. Leonard, age 58; birthplace. New I. York City; residence, Chicago. III. Millwright. Entered service Aug. 16. 1862. second lieutenant. Co. D. 123rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Discharge June 18. 1865. as first lieutenant Co. D. 123rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry . Cause, close of war. Mustered into G.A.R. Feb. 27. 1886. Transferred May 1887. David Lewis, age 51; birthplace. Ohio; residence. Hastings. Farmer Entered ser­ vice Feb. 13. 1865, as a private in Co. K 10 Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Nov. II, 1865 as a private. Co. K. 10th Michigan’ Cavalry . Cause of discharge, general order of war department. Mustered into GAk. May 9. 1896. Dropped Dec. 30. 1899. W.S. Langston, no further irfarmation. Rosler continued next week. LEGAL NOTICES Taka Notice that a sale pursuant to an exe­ cuted writ of execution of the real property de­ scribed below shafl occur on Thursday. March 20, 2003 at 1:00 pin. on the stops of the Barry County Courthouse located at 200 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058. The property is described as luuOWS. The west one halt of the southwest one quar­ ter of section 24. town two north. Rango seven west, except one acre out of the southwest comer tor school Purposes, being situated In Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-DotauM has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William D. Addison. Jr., a single man and Michele R. Vickery, a single woman (original mortgagors) to First Central Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 21, 1993, and recorded on Apr! 23. 1993 in Uber 570 on Pago 201 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. successor by merger and/or name change to Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated April 1. 1996, which was recorded on Juno 29, 1996, in Liber Document #1014217. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof toe sum of SIXTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTEEN AND 41/100 dollars (587,416.41), Kdudtog interest at 7.750% per annum. Under too power of sale contained in sad mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1XX) PM. on March 13. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Bany County, MIcNgan. and are described as . Commencing at a point on the South Line of Section 33. Town 1 North, Range 6 West. South 89 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East 1328.62 leet from the Southwest comer of section 33; thence North 02 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds East 997.20 feet; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 45 seconds East 443.11 toot; thence South 02 degrees 05 minutes 30 seconds West 999.40 feet to the South section lino; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds West 442.87 feet to the place of beginning. Also: Commencing at the point on the South line of Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Distant South 89 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East 1328.62 feet from the Southwest comer of said section, thence North 02 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds East 997.20 foot, thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 45 seconds East 443.11 feet, thence South 02 degrees 05 minutes 30 seconds west 999.40 feet to said South line, thence North 89 degress 34 minutes 45 seconds West 442.87 iee< to me place or Degmmng. The redemption period shall be 12 months) from toe date of such sale. Dated: February 6, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1X1 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Fwms, Ml 48025 Rie# 200120315 ToamC (2/27) HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting February 10, 2003 ah Board members present and 3 guests Approved previous minutes, bills and received standing reports Approved Ordinance 57. Library Grant and Budget BPH Budget Road Project tor 2003. retaining Recycle Bto at Delton Body Shop, Bernard Museum Grant, Accredit­ ation Class tor Clerk and Dep Clerk, additional software for Oerks dept. Appointed Doug Pock to Planning Commission Meeting Adjourned 822 p.m. Unda Eddy-Hough. Clark Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (2-20) Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. to a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MATTHEW S. MEEK. AN UNMARRIED MAN to KEY BANK. USA, NA. Mortgagee, dated June 8, 2000, and recorded on June 14, 2000, as In­ strument No. 1045558, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of one hundred thirty eight thousand three hundred-throe and 91/100 Dollars ($138X3.91). inducting interest at 11.100% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings. Ml. al 1X PM on March 20.2003. Said premises are situated in YANKEE SPRINGS TWP.. BARRY COUNTY. Mfchigan and are described as: File Number 08-0053231 BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT A BEING THE EAST 20 RODS OF THE WEST 50 ROOS OF THE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 22 TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 371 38' EAST 329 72 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF TRACT A. THENCE SOUTHERLY 245 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF TRACT A. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37- 38’ WEST 155 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES 07* 12* WEST 140.7 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 310 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF TRACT A TO THE EAST-WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 23. THENCE WESTERLY 75 FEET ALONG SAID 1/4 LINE. THENCE NORTH 654.95 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF TRACT A TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EASE­ MENT 30 FEET IN WIDTH FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO THE REMAINING PART OF TRACT A CONTAINING AN EXISTING BITUMI­ NOUS DRIVEWAY THERETO. AND SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO YANKEE SPRINGS ROAD VIA BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY SERVING THE ENTIRE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23 The redemption period shafl be 6 mooth(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shaH be 30 days from toe dale of such sale. DATED: February 13.2003 ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please cafl: (248) 540-7701 KEY BANK. USA. NA. Mortgagee I need your help to insure the best leadership for Rutland Township WRITE IN MY NAME DON SPENCER March 11 • Special Election Paid for by the Committee to Elect Don Spencer. 1972 Dakota Trait. Hastings. Ml 49058 (3-6) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Fetxua’y 20. 2003 Delton has a hard road ahead The Panther varsity boys’ basketball team has three tough tests ahead of them, and need to pass at least two if they hope to accomplish a couple of season goals. When the season began DK was hoping to finish the winter with records above .500 in both the Kalamazoo Valley Association, and overall. And both goals arc coming right down to the wire. The Panthers have consecutive Fridays with contests against state ranked oppo­ nents. book-ending a Tuesday night match up with a tough squad from Vicksburg. On the plus side the Panthers host all three contests. “They’re big ones.” says DK Coach Mike Mohn. “Against three big time oppo­ nents. Pcnnfield. who Delton busts this Friday, was ranked ninth in last week’s Class B A.P. poll. Kalamazoo Christian, who visits Delton next Friday, was ranked fourth in Class C. Delton is currently 5-5 in the KVA. with a 8-9 mark overall. “We have our work cut out for us.” says Mohn. “We probably could have picked a better three to finish our season before the tournament, but we’re gonna show up and go to work. We’d like to get a couple of those. It’d be really nice to kind of springboard us into the tour­ nament." The Panthers pulled even in the league Tuesday night by taking down GalesbugAugusta 65-56 to spoil the Rams last night in their old gymnasium. Shawn Moore had an unbelievable night, according to Mohn. Moore exploded for 30 points, and tied his own school record with six three’s in the game. “He was a real of­ fensive weapon tonight." said Mohn. “It was nice to see him have a big time break out game." He wasn't the only Panther who had a big night. "It just shows what a bright coach I am. I sat him for 14 games before I decided to put him ff * said Panther Basketball Coach Mike Mohn, on his decision to get junior Mike Insalata mto the starting point guard posrt'ton Mike Insalata. in his third start of the Delton’s Shawn Moore had another outstanding night behind the threepoint arc for the Panthers Tuesday night. He poured in six three’s, and fin­ ished with 30 points in tr»3 game. (File Photo by Brett Bremer) season running the point for the Panthers, had seven points, seven rebounds, six as­ sists and just one turnover. “It just shows what a bright coach I am.” said Mohn with a hint of laughter in his voice. “I sat him for 14 games before 1 decided to put him in.” “If your point guard continues to do that, you’re going to win some games. (Insalata) 15 starting to assert himself, and run the show for us. It just goes to show you coaches can get smarter as the season goes on." Chris Gillfillan had his usual 13-point, six rebound performance. A couple of big offensive rebounds by Todd Champion and Gillfillan down the stretch helped stifle a Ram run down the stretch. Panther Chris Gillfillan flips a little hook over his head for two of his 13 points against Galesburg on Tuesday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Delton's Todd Champion (44) fights his way through the lane, as the Panthers spoiled the Rams try to dose out their old gymnasium with a win last Tuesday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Tough team season ends, but four Panthers still going strong An eleven man Delton varsity wrestling roster couldn’t overcome facing a full squad against Otsego in the opening round of last Thursday’s team district at Hamil­ ton. Delton fell to Otsego 56-16. “We were still fighting the flu." said Panther Coach "Miron Tabor, “but it Back yard football now shown on network TV wouldn’t have mattered.” It brought an end to a tough season where DK fought against the impossible odds of winning matches with just 11 wres­ tlers when opponents could bring full squads of 14 to the mat. It was over for the team, but Individuals had their chance to shine on Saturday at Byron Center. Four Panthers pushed their way through the Division III Individual District to the regional round, which is this Saturday at Otsego. Jimmy Sweat (right) was one of two Panther grapplers to finish as the district champion at last Saturday’s Division III Individual wrestling tournament at Byron Center. (File Photo by Brett Bremer) I took in my first Arena Football game last Sunday in Grand Rapids as the Rampage took on the New York Dragons. Arena Football has moved its season in hopes of fil • g this hole between the Super Bowl, and the NBA and NHL playoffs. I don’t think it’ll work. 1 don’t know how many people have seen or been to an Arena Football game. They pla; on a 50-yard field, with hockey boards surrounding the sidelines. When a ball hits the stands, it’s a souvenir just like at a baseball game. It was almost a lot of fun, but something wasn’t quite right. I guess 1 could nave made a better choice for seeing my first live professional football game. Hey, Lions tickets arc expensive, the field is far away, even farther now, and since I’ve had a driv­ er’s license there hasn’t been much to cheer about. Now I haven’t seen too many Arena games on TV. but I think it might be one of the few sports where its better to watch on TV. Maybe because you can change the channel from time to time. The game started out slow. New York jumped out to a big first half lead. From what I’ve heard, getting a couple touchdowns behind is supposed to doom a team in the run and gun league. But it didn’t happen this time. The second half was a heck of a lot more exciting, mostly because Grand Rapids started a comeback by running back a ample of kickoffs, and the home town crowd got into the game. By about the third time they ran one back it dawned on me what felt so familiar about the game. It was just like playing two-on-one football behind Grandma’s house with an “all­ time offense." That’s what we called the guy who played quarterback for both squads, as the other two guys ran around in circles for four hour fighting to get open for passes. Sure Grandma’s back yard didn't have fireworks, a tight T-shirt cd dance team, or five dollar beers, but it was pretty much the same game. You throw every down, unless you’re one inch from the goal line. If a team is al mid­ field (the 25-yard line) and they hand the ball off. it’s basically the equivalent of a flea­ flicker. hook-and-ladder play in the NFL, and probably has about the same success rate. In the back yard, scores usually hung somewhere in the 60-point range, if nobody was hurt before it was dark. In the back yard, everybody always plays both ways, except th', all-time quarterback. Just like in the Arena League. But in the Arena League they also have the “defensive specialist” and an “offensive specialist.” I guess we were really ahead of our time. Instead of running out for Pepsi and Grandma's Monkey Bread after the game, the AFL guys have to stick around on the field after the games. I guess that's one of the best things about the league. The league has a code that includes a phrase that goes something like this: “Our fans have the right to get to know our players, coaches and cheerleaders. The field will be open to fans after every contest for interaction and autographs.” The AFL is in no way a league for football fans. It says football in the name, but no mud. no three yards and a cloud of dust, and a rule that forces a linebacker to stay in a small area depending on what the quarterback docs take away much of the’heart of a real football game. However, the whole thing is quite r show. I guess that’s what it is supposed to be. The ending was exciting. I guess. The Rampage kicker couldn't put an extra-point through the skinny uprights to save his life, and then they sent him out on the field to try a 47-yard field goal with the game tied in the final seconds. He hit it. The crowd went w ild. Strangers high fived each other. The whole kit-and-kaboodle. Our games in the back yard weren't shows like that. But we had a lot of fun. Too bad we never got the idea to sell tickets. Oh well. I guess we had one big advantage over the players in the AFL. We got to play outdoors on real grass. Those poor guys. Dustin Morgan (left) had a perfect day at 189 pounds, except when he ran into teammate ^aron Schallhom in the district semi’s last Saturday. (File Photo by Brett Bremer) “189 was loaded at our district,” said Ta­ bor. “Nine kids could have won it." At least that's what Tabor said the other coaches thought. Anyone who knows the Panthers would have known different. Delton advanced two grapplers out of the weight class. Aaron Schallhom took the top spot, and Dustin Morgan finished third. Morgan was third only because he had to wrestle Schallhom in the semi’s and was bumped down to the consolation round. “Morgan came back with a strong head," said Tabor. “It’s tough to get beat even if it is your own teammate.” The pair could meet again in the semi's Saturday if they win their way that far. Jimmy Sweat also had a good day ac­ cording to Tabor. Sweat took the top spot at 160 by pinning Godwin's Nic Lovegrove in 1:01 for the championship. Trevor Pease managed to finish fourth at 103, but Tabor thought Pease could have done more. “He had the number two, and number three seeds on their backs three or four times, and he got beat.” Still vying for spots at the Palace Individual wrestling regionals kick off around the state this Saturday, and Barry County schools have 33 boys still alive looking for a trip to the State finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills beginning Thursday March 6. Hastings. Lakewood, and Middleville wrestlers are in Division II and all wrestle at Middleville this Saturday. Delton and Maple Valley grapplers arc in Division III. The remaining Panthers will be at Otsego this weekend, and the Lions arc at Alma. Here’s a list of those grapplers with their current season records. (Delton records arc prior to team dis­ tricts.) 160 112 Scotty Blocher - Lakewood Tim Bowerman - Hastings 24-17 27-17 Record 103 R.J. Morgan - Hastings 25-12 Trevor Pease ■ Delton (28-14) Tommy Winright - Middleville 31-10 25-6 125 Chad Ferguson - Hastings Rvan King - Lakewood 41-8 26-11 130 Mike Ketchum - Lakewood Tom Rowsc - Hastings 17-10 25-12 135 Ben Boss - Maple Valley 47-2 Ryan Ferguson - Hastings 39-11 Ryan Flctke - Middleville 15-2 Patrick McKeown - Middleville 38-5 140 145 40-8 32-4 Scott Redman - Hastings Nathan Shoup - Lakewood 152 Justin Carley - Hastings Tommy Pctt - Lakewood Jimmy Sweat - Delton 26-15 (38-3) 171 119 Evan Terrv - Lakewood Brandon Carpenter - Lakewood 33-5 Wrestler - School Andrew Reeder - Middleville • 29-16 21-1 Dan Blair - Hastings Matt Stowell - Lakewood 29-14 26-10 189 Phil Corson - Middleville 32- 11 Dustin Morgan - Delton Aaron Schallhom - Delton (333) (36-5) 215 Alec Belson - Middleville Geoff O’Donnell - Lakewood 31-13 26-8 275 Jake Armour - Hastings Alan O’Donnell - Lakewood Matt Potter - Middleville Ben Swan - Maple Valley 33- 15 17-1 23-21 38-15 Juddy Wicrckz - Lakewood 25-6 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 20. 2003 - Page 11 Neitzel scorches nets to end Saxon roll by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team had won two straight games heading into Tuesday night’s match up with Wyoming Park. The Saxons played their best game of the season last Friday in knocking off Unity Christian. And followed that up by aveng­ ing an early season loss to Caledonia. But then they ran smack into Drew Neilzcl and the Vikings. It didn’t seem to matter what the Saxons did. Or what they didn’t do. Neitzel poured in 39 points, including eight three pointers. as the Vikings ran away with a 90-62 vic­ tory. “We tried to play a special defense there.’’ said Saxon Coach Don Schils. "hut there’s no defense for that.” It didn’t matter if there was a hand in his face, or three hands in his face. Neitzel had 27 points al the half. The Saxons had 22. Wyoming Park led 55-22. Dustin Bowman opened the contest w ith a three of his own for the Saxons, but Neitzel answered it. The Saxons brought the ball right back up court, and Bowman responded to put the Saxons up 5-3. But Neitzel answered it with another three, and another three. Before a Justin Pratt free throw fell in. the Saxons found themselves down 18-5. Then 29-1(1 by the end of the first quarter. "They’re a tough match up for us.” said Schils. "Our running game doesn't work against Park." But the Saxons weren’t go­ ing to try and change things up at this point in the season. Hastings did manage to chisel the Viking lead down to 20 points in the second halt with some strong play, and the Vikings’ bench on the floor. "I was proud of the way our kids played in the second half.” said Schils. Dustin Bowman led the Saxons on the night with 16 points, followed by Drew Whitney who tossed in 13. Ten different Saxons scored in the contest. Eli Schmidt onished with eight points, and Justin Pratt and Tyler Tuthill both tossed in six points. Chris Rounds pulled down ten rebounds for the Saxons. Behind Neitzel for Park. Darrell Woods put in 17 points. Monday at Caledonia the Saxons came out hot in the first half. They made twothirds of their shots from the floor and built a 16-point halftime advantage. The Saxon lead teetered between ten and five points for the remainder of the game until they closed out the Scots in the final quarter 56-42. Dustin Bowman led the Saxons with 18 points, and Drew Bowman tossed in ten. Greg Jousma led the Fighting Scots with 11. Last Friday at Unity Christian, the Sax­ ons edged the host Crusaders by a point in overtime. A pair of big three point buckets set the table for the upset. With four seconds remaining in regula­ tion Dustin Bowman sank one from long range to tie the game at 53 and send it to over time. 1 hen after tailing behind in the extra pe­ riod. a three from Whitney tied the game up again for the Saxons. Hastings closed out the game by knock­ ing down its free throws. Dustin Bowman led Hastings with 24 points in the contest, and Eli Schmidt "played his best game of the year." said Schils. Schmidt put in 14 points, had eight assists, and five rebounds. The Saxons have just two games remain­ ing on the schedule before district play be­ gins. this Friday al Kcnowa Hills then next Tuesday they host Cedar Springs. Cur­ rently. Hastings is 4-10 in the O-K Gold, w ith a 7-11 mark overall. Hastings’ John Deming (20) powers his way through the paint through the defense by Park’s Scott Maybore (31) and Aaron Hale (11). (Photo by Brett Bremer) A host of eagers look on as Saxon Joey Aspinall looks to get the ball back up after pulling down an offensive rebound in front of Wyoming Park’s Darrell Woods. (Photo by Brett Bremer) BOWLING -“SCORES Tuesday Mixed Woodland Sales 19-9; Yankee Zephyr 18-10; Hastings City Bank 16-12; TVCCU 16-12; Consumers Concrete ’4-14; Bye I­ 27. Men’s High Ganics & Series - P. Scobey 202; G. Heard 224-588; D. Benner 223-607; R. O’Keefe 235. Women’s High Games & Series - S. Beebe 187. V. Scobev 148-392; F_ Vantssc 178-498; C. O’Keefe 178. Tuesday Trios Shirley’s Chuckwagon 55.5-36.5; Cook Jackson 53-39; Bob's Grill 52-40; Kenny Lee Builders 50-42; Piece of Cake 46.5­ 45.5; 3 Blind Mice 45.5-46.5; Trouble 44­ 48; CB’s 43-49; Setters Auto Body 39-43; Millers Excavating 31.5-60.5. ’ High Games & Series - D. James 190; D. Pennington 200-541; J. Phillips 221­ 577; P. Ramey 157; S. Vandenburg 202­ 558; R. Miller 157; L Trumble 208; T. Brown 190-520; T. Franklin 167; N. Clow 182; A. Keillor I59.C. Thayer 16I;T. Red­ man 198. Saxon senior Dustin Bowman (10) turns Viking sophomore Micah Chappell in a circle, and breaks his way towards the basket. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Welcome to------- CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE QF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the 2003 March Board of Review of the City ol Hastings will convene in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Han. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, tor the purpose of reviewing, correcting and equaliz­ ing the 2003 Assessment Roll on: March 4 2003 March 6. 2003 March 7. 2003 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 12*00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the value assigned their prop­ erty may appeal to the Board of Review m person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone 269­ 945-2468 for an appointment. Tentai ve factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows RATIO COMMERCIAL 46 40 1.0776 INDUSTRIAL 50.00 1.0000 RESIDENTIAL 1.0589 14049 DEVELOPMENTAL 35 59 PERSONAL 50 00 1 0000 leam. listen, fed. Imagine, grow, understand, believe rest, challenge, rcla^ simplify, experience, observe, nurture and belong. .. Bnmt Mom A Dad to the 'Spaghetti BaB” - Enjoy 3 creat dmuer and basketball came! Benefit Community Project* We specialize i ■ in programs I designed to ' meet your needs. HASTINGS KIWANIS CLUB • Corporate Retreats • weddings . • Rehearsal Dinners Serving: Dsirtrui Tpa^iteti with IM tec*. Sated, Garik Broad, Bavorogo and Denert — AU Mm/ MAwvr to tjft - The City of Hastings will provide reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon seven days notice to 1he Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 269-945-24G8. or TDD call relay service 1­ 800-649 3777 TWO., Mb. 25, 2003*5-7 p.m. H0I flCM ttMMl Everil G. Manshum Hastings City Clerk Man a i awr ns-ww na UM aw • Family Reunions 1 • Birthday Panics i Come and Experience Camp Algonquin... ...a place where you belong! P.O. Box 352 • 2055 Iroquois Trail Hastings. Michigan 40058 Phone: (260) 045-4574 Fax: (260) 045-2631 Thursday Angels Varney’s Const. 54.5-37.5; Farmers Ins. 53-35; Pct World 52-40; Maxi Muffler 49.5- 42.5; B&R Testing 48-44; Cedar Creek Groc. 48-44; Hastings Bowl 42-46; Shamrock Tavern 40.5-51.5; Bl cam Eaves 39.5- 52.5; Coleman’s/Hastings 29-63. High Games & Series - P. VanOost 121; C. Curtis 143; L. Pierson 138; v. Brow n 150; R. Houghtalin 161; J. Gasper 177; N. Taylor 144-414; C. Guernsey 171 ;T. Loftus 191-533; T. Phenix 197-516; K. Ward 141; L. Barnum 189; J. Wyant 181; A. Kerley 180-533; G. Oaks 177; E. Hammontree 177; K. Covey 164; V. Goodenough 182­ 455; L Apsey 179- N. Kloosterman 165; B. Cuddahee 180; G. Potter 172; L Miller 187; N. Bechtel 180; C. Hurless 150; J. Madden 179. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 56; Sunday Snoozcrs 55 1/2; Happy Hookers 55; Racing Buddies 47 1/2; Goof Balls 47 1/2; 4 Horsemen 47; Red Dog 46; Thee Froggers 44 1/2; Pinheads 41; Sandbaggers 36. Womens High Games and •'tries - A. Kerley 186-513; M. Snyder 184-512: A. Christie 189-508; A. Hubbell 179-497; L. Boze 161-416; E. Hammontree 213; J. Buckner 177; B. Cantrell 176; L. Rentz 159. Mens High Games and Series • D. Curtis 217-577; E. Bchmdt 202-560; F. Thompson 202-530; M. McLeod 181-489; R. Snyder 175-486; R. Boze 174-484; B Miller 193; M. Eaton 190; B. Allen 181; B. Cantrell 178. HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hatting* on Slat* St »4S-ai»ow We’ll and Secure _______ ttaeJSMuHSass_______ »•.» DAILY MaMn*** Wifi Motor* **-*• Btitoont* t Lf »bo*r* Fri * *«1 aa.ao Evening* Mon - Thur* Annuities offered by AAA Life Insurance Company, 17250 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, Ml 48152, form 40411. Rates as of 2/1/03 subject to change. u Michigan Someone you can court on.™ ammo i/ti-vn 1220. 2:50. 5:00, 7 X. 9 30 FRVSAT LS 11:35 O DAREDEVIL (PG-13) Rates shown are annual effective yield, compounded daily under current tax law. 12 mo. rate. S500.000 min. or more. Includes 3.5% 1st year bonus, 12 mo. rate. 550,000-5499,999 initial deposit. Includes 3% bonus 1st year. 12 mo. rate, 5100 min. Deposit up to 549,999, includes 2% 1st yeat bonus. 12:10.2:40,4:50. 7:00. 920 FRVSAT LS 1125 12 30. 2.X. 4:20. 6 50. 8 50 FRVSAT LS 10 50 NW TO LOSE A 6VY ■ 11 UTS (PG-13) 12:00, 2:20,4 40, 7:15.9 40 FRVSAT LS 11 55 _ | er Moi *■* of *u*ery poocom M Call for details on any AAAnnuity Select Bonus AAA - HASTINGS Call Rodney Todd or Tony Larson at 269-945-6388 or 800-813-1747 Right across front Hastings Post Office .■ �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 20. 2003 Saxons send nine to TK for Individual Regional The Saxon varsity wrestling squads team season may be done, but rtany of the Sax­ ons earned themselves another Saturday of wrestling by finishing in the top four spots at last Saturday's Division II Individual District at Lowell. Nine Saxons will head to Middleville Saturday for the regional round. Ryan Ferguson (135) and Scott Redman (145) were the Saxons two top performers on the day. They both won their way through the championship round before fal­ ling to lough opponents in the finals. Three wins to open the day moved Ryan Ferguson’s career win mark up to 99. but he’ll have to go for the big 1-0-0 on Satur­ day after falling to TK’s Pat McKeown in the final round. Redman advanced his season record to 40-8. but had to settle for a second place finish behind Lakewood s Nathan Shoup. Four Saxons battled their way through the consolation round, winning consolation championships for third place. Jake Ar- . -...... ; - YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball league Game Results: Hastings Mfg. 65 vs. The Buzz 57; Hexfab 41 vs. Viking 69; Varney Construction 84 vs. Blair landscaping 56; Hastings Mfg. 54 vs. Hany Auto/Richie's 45. A League: W/L Vamc\ Construction................. ..................8-1 Blair Landscaping........................................ 6-3 Hastings Famil) Dentistry____________ 4.5 Nextel..... ................ .................. „.0-9 B League: w/L Drill Team___________ JH) The Buzz.......... ........................ ...5-4 Michigan Custom Excavating................. 4-4 Viking........................ 4-4 Hastings Mfg----------------------------------------- 4.5 Barry Aulomotive/Richie’s................... _J-6 Hexfab................ 3-7 Hastings' Ryan Ferguson (right) got win number 99 against TK’s Ryan Fletke at the Individual District last Saturday, but will have to go for the next one Satur­ day at TK after falling in the final round. (Photo by Brett Bremer) mour (275), R.J. Morgan (103). Tim Bow­ erman (112), and Chad Ferguson (125). Tom Rowse (130), Justin Carley (152). and Dan Blair (171) all reached the next round by the skin on their teeth, finishing in fourth place. Saxon JV Wrestling Update Saxon Justin Carley (back) took down Wyoming Park’s Jason Meyers in the opening round of the consolation bracket at last Saturday’s Individual District wrestling tournament in Lowell. Carley got the three wins he needed on the day to finish fourth and move onto regionals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Friday Feb. 7, the Saxon jayvec grap­ plers hosted the third annual JV Gold/Whitc Conference Invitational. Nearly 160 wrestlers from both confer­ ences competed in 20 weight classes. The Saxon JV team won the 12 team tournament with 126 points, Lowell was second with 108. Champions from Hastings were Rusty Burgdorf, Tyler Heath. Ashtin King. Rich­ ard Harper, and Cody White. Finishing in second were Lee Selby, Kyle Quada. and Heath VanBelkum. The Saxons also had three third place finishers, Kelly Ford. Chad Kendall, and Mike Kieffer. Barry County YMCA Winter 2903 Co-ed Volleyball Good Looking Team 26-1; Chaos 25-2; Hastings Mfg. 15-9; Flcxfab: James 11-15; Class of 93 14-13; Hexfab: Williams 7-20; Movie Outpost 5-22; Cotday Construction 5-22. Matches for 2/24/03 - 7:30 Hastings Mfg. vs. Cotday Construction. 7:30 Chaos vs. Class of 93; 8:15 Hexfab: James vs. Hexfab: Williams; 8:15 The Good Looking Team vs. Movie Outpost Placng fourth were Tim Aspinall, Joel Maivillc, and Mike Morehouse. Eagles come from behind twice A pair of come from behind wins last week for the Barry County Christian School’s boy’s basketball team have it on a roll as the Association of Christian Schools International’s post-season tournament rolls around. “They were two hard fought wins,” said Eagle Coach Jim Sprague. Tuesday night at Family Altar the Eagles found themselves down four with just over a minute to play. A three-bucket by Eric Lamphcrc, a two by Adam Lamphere, and a pair of clutch free throws by Seth Meek vaulted the Eagles to a 55-52 victory. Meek’s two free throws accounted for half the team's points, that weren't score® by one of the Lamphcrc brothers. Adam Lamphere finished the game with 27 points on a night where he shot 71-per­ cent from the floor. Eric Lamphere ended the game with 24 points. “We hit the boards pretty well,” said Sprague. Adam Lamphere finished with a team high 10 rebounds, Eric Lamphere and Meek both finished with eight, and Carlyle Westendorp pulled down seven. Last Friday at Family Altar, the Eagles erased a five-point Altar halftime lead by spreading the scoring around. Eventually, getting a five-point lead of their own and winning 68-63. “It was a rough game, with lots of fouls," * said Sprague. “We were three deep on our bench before halftime.” Meek, a junior, had his career night pouring in 19 points. He also led the Eagles on the glass with 13 rebounds, six of them offensive. Altar pressed the Eagle’s Eric Lamphere up and down the court, which gave him “a lot of chance to feed the ball off," said Sprague. BCC finished with four scorers in double figures, and had a fifth player with nine. Adam Lamphere tossed in 17 points, and had five assists. Eric Lamphcrc fought his way through double-teams for 10 points, and Caleb Oosterhousc finished with 11. Westendorp contributed nine points to the victory. . • I The BagfeshjW) k one game left, Fri­ day night against the Daystar Academy, be­ fore the ACSl tournament begins Feb. 28. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ — CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION HASTINGS CITY BANK HMS Wrestling Tuesday night the Saxon wrestlers crushed Holland by a score of 96-18. Winning matches for Hastings were Alee Wilcox (pin), Jordan Tyrell (forfeit), Alex Lowe (forfeit), Ricky Mathias (pin), Jer­ emy Redman (injury default), Steve Tolgcr (pin), Steve Case (pin). Jordan Carley (pin). Mitch Gahan (pin). Matt Donnini (pin), Cory Jewett (pin), Justin Caroll (forfeit), Kyle Snider (pin), Eric Duits (pin), and William Davis (pin) and Mike Bckker (Pin). Winning exhibition matches for the team were: John Fcldpausdi, Nelson, Patrick kelly, Corey Gardner, Travis Blankenship. Chris James, Wesley Semlcr, Jcrin Voshcll, Mike Richardson, Justin Purdum, and Sy Ovcrmycr. Hastings topped Hudsonville 75 - 30 on Feb.13. Winning key matches for the team were William Davis with a pin in 31 seconds and December 31, 2002 see us at the -Assets* Justin Vonderhoff with a 14 -13 decision. Others getting wins for the Saxons were Justin Purdum (forfeit). Alex Lowe (pin), Corey Engle (pin). Steve Case (pin), Jordan Carley (pin), Chris James (forfeit). Mason Trumbull (pin). Matt Donnini (pin), Ryan Lambert (pin), Kyle Snider (pin), and Mike Bekker (pin). Winning in the exhibition round were Tim Varner, Patrick Kelley, and TJ Hoff­ man. The Saxon grapplers defeated Valley­ wood in their reason opener at home Tues­ day Feb. 11 by a score of 84-22. j^ammates gcttisgjwins weaMirW Saxons were: Justin Carroll (pin), Ryan Lambert (pin), Kyle Snider (forfeit), Eric Duits (pin), Mike Bekker (pin), Alec Wil­ cox (pin), Tim Varner (pin), Ricky Mathias (pin), John Feldpausch (forfeit), Corey Engle (pin), Steve Case (pin), Jordan Car­ ley (pin), Mason Turnbull (pin), and Matt Donnini (pin). Exhibition wins were recorded by Shane Hills, Eric Iberle, Carson Lctot, Steve Wcstervcld, Alex Lowe, Corey Gardner, Sy Ovcrmycr, Travis Blankenship, Jen Bishop, Greg Woodmansee, and Kevin Schantz. Dollar Amount Cash & balances due from depository institutions Non-interest-bearing balances and currency & coin Interest bearing balances Securities Federal Funds Sold Loans and lease financing receivables Loans and Leases LESS: Allowance for loan losses 8,498,580 0 64.585,784 7,300.000 and JPJtQM W©?F 2001 Bluewaler Hwy, Ionia Hsshd 145,623,019 1,929.000 Loans and leases net of allowance Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Intangible assets Other assets TOTAL ASSETS 143,694,019 0 3,644,660 0 35,000 57,057 2.851.975 $230,667,076 *2.00 admission - l- m r l 934 Fourth Aw., Downtown Lake C Finishing Touches 6i6-374-7m« DISCOUNT ON ALL INVITATIONS WITH EACH WEDDING BOOKING te.v ... iH1l.. ....... til l r.t.-., .... -LiabilltlesDomestic Deposits: Non-interest bearing Interest bearing Federal Fund? Purchased Secunties sold under agreements to repurchase Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligation under capitalized leases Other liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES 181,718.610 25,399,744 156,318,866 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW 0 0 20.924.766 0 3.588.927 $206,232,303 -Equity CapitalPerpetual preferred stock and related surplus Common Stock Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable equity securities TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL Memoranda: Deposits of state money - Michigan 0 1.353,600 6,878.000 15,456.719 746,453 24.434.772 $230,667,075 0 I. Joan M. Haffelbower. Vice President, of the above named bank, do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Joan M, Heffelbower We. the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare it has been examined by us. and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct. Directors: James R. Wiswell A. Eariane Baum Hastings City Bank - Trust Department Total assets managed by Hastings City Bank Trust Department as of December 31, 2002: RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWN­ SHIP HALL. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, on: MARCH 10. 2003 9:00 a.m. to Noon 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. MARCH 13. 2003 2<X) p.m. to 500 p.m. 6.00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Also, any other dayi deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS A FACTORS FOR 2003 MULTIPLIER RATIO CLASS 42.45% Agriculture 1.1779 1.1206 Commercial 42.62% 50.00% 1 0000 Industrial Residential 48.78% 1.0250 Developmental Personal The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every par­ cel will receive the same. If you have purchased properly, it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this wiB also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roil, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property and will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof reiative'y just and I. Randoulph L. Teegardin, Vice President, of the above named bank, do hereby declare that this report of managed Randoulph L, Teeoardm Tuesday night the *B* team traveled to Middleville and came home victorious, 15­ 4,12-15,15-12. The team’s top scorers were Hannah Case with seven points, two aces and three spikes, and Catherine Gillihan with 24 points and five aces. Alyssa Case had seven points, and Kate Borner three. The girls started their season Feb. 11 against Forest Hills Central. Ths lady spikers fell 15-12, 15-11, 15-7. The girls worked well as a team, but their serving was off and on. The team’s top scorers were Hannah Case with 11 points, one ace, and one spike. Katie Borner had six points, and Gil­ lihan had five. The Board of Review will meet on March 4. 2003, a! 9:.T0 a.m. in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, to organize and review ttie Assessment Roil. $67,191,835 assets is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Girts’ Volleyball Eighth Grade ‘Bh»e’ Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058-9725 (269) 948-2194 Bowlerettes Bennett Industries 54-38; Carlton Center Bulldozing 475-445; Kent Oil & Propane 44-48; Railroad Street Mill 43-45*; Hecker Agency 42-50; Dean’s Dolls 415-465. * Games to be made up. Good Games and Series -G. Potter 191 526; P. Britten 160-373; J. Cocnen 154­ 426; J. Rice 191-532; L. Elliston 194; B. Hathaway 200-214; K. Eberly 183-441; B. Scobey 160. Thursday Mixed Cook-Jackson 59 1/2-32 1/2; Three Frogs 58 1/2-33 1/2; Last Minute 48 1/2-43 1/2; Hastings Bowl 46 1/2-41 1/2; King Pins 42­ 46; Middle Lakers 42-50; Who's Up 39 1/2-52 1/2; Just Us 27 1/2-64 1/2. Men's Good Games and Series - K. Leiter 254-706; D. Dimmers 190-537; F. Wagner 166-470; B. Akers 176; M. Kidder 161; R. Frey 158. Women's Good Games and Series - S. McKee 236-655; H. Service 224-537: S. Merrill 175-513; B. Miner 184-491; L. McClelland 149-438; S. Cooley 143-396; S.VandenBurg 187. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 20. 2003 - Page 13 Saxon spikers hoping to turn things around at the Gold tourney One of the O-K Gold’s top teams. Cedar Springs, took down the Saxons in their fi­ nal league contest of the season on Mondaynight. The Red Hawks topped the Saxons 15-6. 15-8. “Cedar Springs is at the top of the league in regards to their record.” said Saxon Coach Gina McMahon, “but they were beatable Monday night. 1 don’t know if they were off or played at our level, but they did not appear to be any stronger than us. The Saxons came out kind of flat in the contest, McMahon didn’t know whether to attribute it to having the day off from school or players being sick. “The team did a good job with passing the ball, especially Tiffany Howell in the second game,” said McMahon. “Tiffany was able to square up and get the pass right to the setter. However, we struggled a bit in other areas. Our sets were not at the net, and we were slow on defense." Hastings is still also working to improve If the Viking varsity wrestling squad was hoping to get through the team regionals. they had to go through the Lowell Red Ar­ rows on Wednesday night. The two teams got a sneak peek of what was ahead of them al last Saturday’s Division II Individ­ ual District, which Lowell hosted. The Red Arrows pushed nine grapplers through to the regional meet this Saturday in Middleville. But the Vikings are sending 11. Lowell had six flight champions, and Lakewood four. Taking top honors for the Vikings were Geoff O’Donnell (215). Brandon Carpenter its communication and intensity level. Jenna Bryans led the way offensively for the Saxons in the contest with 11 kills. Courtney Oakland had eight assists. Serv­ ing for the Saxons. Howell knocked a pair of aces. The O-K Gold conference tourney kicks off at 9 o’clock Saturday morning at South Christian. The Saxon JV volleyball squad entered their conference tournament last weekend as the number nine seed, but emerged with a seventh place finish. The Freshman volleyball squad started the day in eighth, and also ended up sev­ enth. “So, now the varsity volleyball team needs to play with high intensity, aggres­ siveness, a lot of communication, and ..crappy defense in order to place higher in the league," says McMahon “It is very possible. When the players can do the above mentioned, they are very success­ ful." Eleven Vikings come out of Lowell District (140). Nathan Shoup (145). and Juddv Wicrckz (275). One of the highlights of the afternoon for the Vilces was the heavyweight final be­ tween Wicrckz and teammate Alan O'Don­ nell. The pair held back laughter as they "battled" to a 5-2 Wierckz decision. Last year's state champion. Tommy Pelt, wrestling at 152 pushed his season win to­ tal Io 21-0. before suffering his first loss of the season in the finals to Lowell's Bobbv Gingerich 3-1 for a second place finish. Evan Terry came out on top in the con­ solation bracket at 119. to finish third on the day. as did teammates Mike Ketchum (130). and Matt Stow ell (171). Also moving on with fourth place fin­ ishes were Scotty Blocher (112) and Rvan King (125). Coach Gina McMahon said she like the way Tiffany Howell passed the ball around against Cedar Springs on Mon­ day night, but as a team the Saxons struggled. (File Photo by Perry Hardin) Pair of Lions to continue wrestling season Saturday A pair of seniors Ben Boss at 135 and Ben Swan al 275 were the lone Lions to ad­ vance in the Division Hl Individual wres­ tling tournament out of the district last Sat­ urday in Williamston. The pair move on to regionals at Alma on Saturday. After moving through such a lough dis­ trict Lion Assistant Coach Tony Wawiemia says that they’re looking for good things from Boss and Swan this weekend. Boss, a sophomore, who made it to the second day at State’s last winter after com­ ing out of districts first and regionals third, moved his season record to 47-1. Wawiernia said that the senior Swan “just decided that he wasn’t going to lose” in his final district tournament, as he moved his season record up to 38-14. The bump up to Division II! was tough on the rest of the Lions. “Wc’rc just not,as physical as a lot of these guy’s wc see in Division Ill." said Wawiemia. Kalamazoo Valley Association cham­ pion Pennfield ended the Lion varsity wres­ tling team’s season last Thursday, by blow­ ing past the Lions 58-18 in the Division III District Final. The Lions got past an undermanned Al­ bion team in the district opener, but then found the tables turned in the Final. Pennfield scored six pins in their final, on the way to the district crown. The Lions were already down 27-0 when Tyler Greenfield got the Lions’ first win in the final match. And Greenfield’s victory came by way of a technical violation on Pcnnficld’s 103 pounder. Valley’s other six points came when Ben Boss scored a win as Pennfield held back from sending a 135 pounder out to face him. Al 145. Jeff Totten scored a pin at 3:28 to get the Lions final points of the night. Coming from behind in the second period to get the win. In the District opener against Albion the Lions Lance Harvey (189), *osh Grasman (215), and Ben Swan (275) all scored pins for the Lions as they rolled over the Wild­ cats 60-24. Only five weight classes wrestled in the match, as Albion was very short Matt Conklin (171). Tyler (103). Andrew Gabcr (112), Joe (125), Boss, Jeff Totten (145). handed. Greenfield Desrochers and Dustin Brown (152) all scored victories against voids. A couple of unsportsmanlike conduct calls trimmed a few points from the Panther total in the final. Lakewood's Ryan King (right) finished fourth in the 125-pound weight class at last weekend's Individual District by topping Wayland's Josh Shoup (left) in the consolation semi's. (Photo by Brett Bremer) PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: AU real estate advertising in this newsis subject to the Fair Homing Act and the Michigan Gvil Rights Act -ft.ch collectively make it illegal to • Insurance securing custody of children under 18 Tbit newspaper will not ktxwtngly accept any adverasing for real estate which is in violation of ’Je law. Our readers are hereby informed that ail dwellings"advertised in thrs newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report dtscnnuiutoon call the Fair Housing Censer at 6l&-4$l-2980 The HUD toll-free telephone number for the heanng impaired is 1-800927- Ben Swan put the squeeze on in the first period against his opponent from Pennfield in last Thursday's team distnct, then on Saturday advanced his way through the Individual Tournament at Williamston. (Photo by Brett Bremer) BOWLING SCORES Wednesday P.M. Womens High Games and Series - L. Elliston 243-579; S. Armour 218-511; J. Rice 108-509; G.Otis 189-487; B. Maker 173-4'6; J. Hansen 150-432; J. Kasinsky 152-427; R. Murrah 168-426; P. Snyder 137-406; R. Kucmpel 111-332; S. Merrill 181; T. Christopher 177; S. Pennington 170; C. Bonnema 154; L. Friend 124. Senior Citizens Girrbach's 59-37; King Pins 58-38; Wieland 56-40; Jcsiek 56-40; No. I Seniors 55.5-40.5: M-M's 51-45; Nash's Harem SI45; Friends 503-453; B's 493-463; Sun Risers 483-473; Hall's 48-48; Ward and Friends 45-51; Kuempel 423-533; Early Risers 393-563; Butterfingers 39-57. Women's High Game - Y. Markley 188; R. Murphy 159; G. Potter 165;C Stuart I6I;M.Matson 163; Y. Cheescman 172: G. Scobey 201; M. Wieland 179; G. Otis 165: H. Service 165. Women's High Series - Y. Markley 518; G. Potter 480: G. Scobey 451; M. Wieland 463; G.Otis 471. Men's High Game - K. Schantz 166; B. Brandl 174; L. Brandt 206; M. Kidder 182: J. VandenBurg !60;B.Adgate 158: B. Terry 184; W. Brodock 160; B. Mallekoote 222; D. Walker 168; D. Hart 168; C. Barker 213: G. Waggoner 192; D. Edwards 212; M. Schondclmayer 161; D. Dimmers 214; C. Haywood 158. Men's High Series - K. Schantz 481; L. Brandt5l5;M Kidder 480; B. Adgate 473; B Terry 535: B. Mallekoote 513; D. Walker 456; D. Hart 470: C. Baker 579: G. Waggoner 530; Dimmers 528. D. Edwards 531; D. Rodney Todd NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 9:30 AM-1:3O PM 269-945-6388 • 1-800-813-1747 226 N. Church St, Hastings Acrenfrem tbc Psst Office Lion sophomore Ben Boss (top), wrestling at 135 this winter, will be looking to make another run to the state tournament at the Palace when he takes to the mats this Saturday in Alma. (File photo by Perry Hardin) Nashville 5 Plus 57; Hair Care Center 52; Mace's Pharmacy 45 1/2; Armour Auction 42 1/2: Eye and Ent 42 1/2; Railroad Street Mill 41; Scebers 36; Gi-rbach's 31 1/2. Auto * Home * Life Membership HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN­ SHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 57, which was adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at its regular meeting held on February 10. 2003. SECTION I. REZONING IN LAND SECTION 8. This section amends Umj Zoning Map and Description of Zoning Districts by Sections of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to rezone the following described land from an ’AR' Agriculture and Rural Residential District zoning classification to a "RL‘ Single Family Residential Lake District zoning classification. COM SE 1/4 POST SEC 8 T2N R9W. TH NO*08'44- E 1330 09 TO MIDDLE TO HEAD LAKE; TH N89*05 44‘ W 553.3 FT. TH S32*445r E 106 11 FT TH S85°53 2r W 422 51 FT. TH N8O"43‘16‘ W 290 FT TO TRAVERSE LINE ON LITTLE PINE LAKE FOR POB TH S80*43'16* E TO A POINT 300 FT FROM HIGH WATER MARK OF LITTLE PINE LAKE; TH SWLY ON A LINE 300 FT FROM THE HIGH WATER MARK OF LITTLE PINE LAKE TO THE E 1/8 LINE SEC 8. TH N ON 1/8 LINE TO HIGH WATER MARK OF LIT­ TLE PINE LAKE. TH NE1Y ON HIGH WATER MARK TO POB INTENDING TO INCLUDE TO THE SHORE OF LITTLE PINE LAKE; SECTION II- SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable SECTION HL EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFL1CT1NG QBD1NANCES, This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days following its publication after adoption. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Please take further notice that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Hope Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Clerk dur­ ing regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foltowing is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 114, which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its meeting held on February 12. 2003. SECTION I. AMENDMENT TO SUBSECTION ’A’ OF SECTION 5, This section amends Subsectton “A" of Section 5 of the Prairieville Township Sewage Disposal System Ordinance: Rates, Usage, Regulations. Mandatory Connection and Enforcement (Ordinance No. 82) so as to provide for certain rates thereunder to be set by resolution of the Prairieville Township Board. SECTION II. AMENDMENT IQ SUBSECTION “8~ OF SECTION S. This section amends Subsection “0“ of Section 5 of the Prairieville Township Sewage Disposal System Ordinance: Rates. Usage. Regulations. Mandatory Connection and Enforcement (Ordinance No. 82) so as to provide that debt retirement charges may be established by resolution of the Prairieville Township Board. SECTION III. AMENDMENT TO SUBSECTION “C~ OF SECi IQi I5 This sectton amends Subsection “C" of Section 5 of the Prairieville Township Sewage Disposal System Ordinance: Rates. Usage. Regulations, Mandatory Connection and Enforcement (Ordinance No. 82) so as to provide that sewer use charges shall include any debt retire­ ment charge established by Prairieville Township Board resolution. SECTION IV. AMENDMENT TQ SUBSECTION T OF SECTION 5. This section amends Subsection "E" of Section 5 of the Prairieville Township Sewage Disposal System Ordinance: Rates. Usage, Regulations, Mandatory Connection and Enforcement (Ordinance No. 82) so as to make specific provision for direct and indirect sewer connec­ tion charges for houses, buildings and structures connectton directly or indirectly to the lines of that portton of the Gull Lake Sewer System located within the Prairieville Township Little Long Lake Sanitary Sewer Special Assessment District No. 01-2. SECTION V- SEVERABILITY, The provisions of ths ordinance are severable. SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING.ORDINANCES. Ths Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following publication after adoption. AH ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinanre are repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the fuU text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of ths Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk dunng regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this pub­ lication. Normajean Campbell, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 20. 2003 Trojans wrestling squad taken down LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has beer, made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Susan Silvis and Frederick R. Silvis . wife and husband (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 21. 1999, and recorded on October 6. 1999 in Document *1036263 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SIX AND 02/100 dollars ($146,906.02). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM, on March 27. 2003 Sad premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: a parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 fane of said Section 34. distant North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East* 334 46 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 34; thence continuing North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East along said East and West 1/4 line. 334.45 feet; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 51 seconds East at right angles to said East and West 1/4 line. 1324 52 feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 34; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds West, along said South line. 303.91 feet, thence North 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds West parallel with the West line of said Section 34. a distance of 1323.98 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: a parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: beginning at the West 1/4 post of s<ud Section 34; thence North 89 degrees 32 min­ utes 09 seconds East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 34. a distance ot 334.46 feet, thence South 01 degrees 47 minutas 09 seconds parallel with the West line of said Sectun 34. a distance of 1323 98 feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds West along said South line. 334.46 feet to said West section line; thence North 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds West along said West ine, 1322.98 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: February 20,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie* 200313439 Team C (2/20H3rt3) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Derek W. Lydy, a single man to DAN Bank. Mortgagee, dated April 21, 1999. and recorded on April 22. 1999. in Instrument Number 1028448. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE Assignment to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by an assignment dated September 16. 1999, ana recorded on October 22, 1999. in Instrument Number 1036961. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY THREE AND 99/100 DOL­ LARS ($79,973.99). including interest a! 7.125% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on March 13 2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel #1: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Describe;' en Commencing 23 Chd 3/7 rods East ol ttyest comer of said Southeast 1/4. thenc and 6/7 rods, thence North 7 rods, thence .vest 22 and 6/7 rods, thence South 7 rods to dace of beainntna. Parcel #2: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described as commencing at the Southwest cor­ ner of said Southeast 1/4 of Section 30 and run­ ning thence East 23 3/7 rods; thence North 7 rods for the true place of beginning; thence East 22 6/7 rods; thence North 27 feet; thence West 22 677 rods; thence South 27 feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated• January 30. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P C. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmington H«s. Michigan 49334 (3/6) Despite the rowdy home crowd it was a tough night for the Trojan varsity wrestling the edge of the mat. The Trojans did ’ Believe", but just squad Wednesday. Mattawan ended the Trojan s team sea­ son with a 31-30 win over the hosts in the couldn't get it done. "We would have liked Io have had one more.” said Trojan coach Tom Lehman as his learn prepared the gym for the final round between Mattawan and Stevensville- regional opener. Andrew Reeder ended the night with an 8-2 win at 16u-pouhnds while his team­ males held up signs that read “Believe” on Lakeshore. Other winners for TK on the night were Last Saturday al the Division II Individ­ ual district at Lowell seven Trojans fin­ ished in the top four spots in their weight The stands were clearing out by the time last Saturday s Individual Wrestling District ended on this pin by Trojan Pat McKeown (top) on Hastings' Ryan Fergu­ son in the 135-pound final. McKeown was one of two Trojans to win their weight class on Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) fourth place Finish. Andrew Reeder (160) battled his way through the consolation round to a fourth place finish, as did heavy­ weight Matt Potter. Vikes earn a trip to Cereal City next week Lakewood senior Matt Stowell couldn't say with a straight face that he wm excited that the 189-pound weight class was drawn Maple Valley Athletic Director Steve Sparks (left) looks on with anticipation as Lion varsity football Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt (right) inspects his Michi­ gan Football Coaches Hall of Fame ring. The Maple Valley Athletic Boost­ ers presented Mittelstaedt with the gift as part of last Friday’s homecoming ac­ tivities. In his 18 years as Maple Val­ ley's top man the Lions have a 140-43 record. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Now you can customize your wireless plan to suit your needs. . ADD START WITH Nitionwide LONG-DISTANCE $10* month ---------------- OR---------------ADD 100 nauvnai rvunuics PINE LAKE GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR 2 m 0 0 tt 338 N. 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Be Ison’s record reached 31-13 when he swept his way through the consolation round at 215 to Finish in third piece for the Trojans. Winright, at 103. wrestled his way to a Lion mentor honored with ‘Hall of Fame’ ring Introducing Flexible Freedom” VWt AlLTEL it one ot these locations: Kyle Fletke at 145, who’s technical fall victory got the Trojans within striking dis­ tance heading into the last two weight classes at 27-28. Pat McKeown scored a quick pin against a tough wrcsltcr at 135. to tie the match up late at 22, but Mattawan answered right back with a pin of its own. Al 130 Steve Allen scored a 10-1 major decision for TK. Tommy Winright also won by pin for TK at 103. The Trojans other points came from Matt Potter at 275, and Alec Belson at 215. Curiously, the Trojans forfeited the 112 pound match. TK had a 12-7 lead, and the six-points for Mattawan put the Trojans down one. Even if TK could have managed a tech­ nical fall, that would have been the point they needed to tie things up, and see where the tie breakers would have taken them. Now the individual tournament remains for the Trojans. Holland (616) 393-6218 Mtlo Creek WutlrtJ World (AW) 660-0495 Brand Hawn Classy ChasjyWiuU' raw-nn Slsrglt (269)659-4049 Grud Rapids teat Lai® Ceiiua(616) 791 MOO tortri If* L—awe S0H0Wk*M Va-.dr’Berg Stereo (616) 399-5155 Muskeg on Dass, CMssy CriW (231)744-7171 Gru! Lakes (X Wr (231) 737-2355 Si Joseph Cellular Chows (269)983-7000 (616)975-7464 often at Im locations asywyAKWarehaase wwa abewarefaae com .lolland MwfyWitlflS (616) 355-2601 (616)396-1550 Whitehall tea! Lakes CelluW (231)893-6300 The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to serve on the Mental Health Board. The Mental Health Code requires that mem­ bership include representatives who are pri­ mary consumers of services, as well as repre­ sentatives who are family members of prima­ ry consumers. Barry County is specifically seeking citizens who meet these criteria. For information regarding this appointment and to obtain an application, please contact the Barry County Administrators office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse or phone 945-1284. Applications must be returned before 5:00 p.m. on February 28. 2003 first for the finals of Wednesday night's re­ gional wrestling tournament in Ionia. Stowell wrestles in the 171 spot. Mean­ ing he would be the Viking varsity wres­ tling squad’s last line of defense against the Lowell Red Arrows. Once the match was over he just said, “Wow.” Stowell's 3-1 decision tied up the score at 28. While some spectators held their breath, others lept up in jubilation knowing that the Vikes had won eight of the six weight classes and earned a spot in the state finals that kick off next Friday in Battle Creek. “It feels so good after the last three years. We lost to (Lowell) every single year. Who knew freshman year that wc would be here this year beating them in the finals,' said Stowell. “I can’t explain it it’s crazy.” It wasn't just one big match. The Vi­ kings fought through 14 big matches. The Vikings shot out of the gates to a 15­ 0 lead beginning with a 6-4 decision by Geoff O'Donnell at 189. Alan O'Donnell followed that up with a 4-2 decision of his own at 215. Juddy Wicrckz took a 5-1 tally in the 275 match, and Nicky Harmer scored the first pin of the contest 1:15 into the 103 contest. The Red Arrows stormed back by scor­ ing a technical fall over Scotty Blocher at 112 (112), a pin of Evan Terry (119), and a 4-2 decision over Ryan King (125). In one of the best battles of the night Mike Ketchum came up huge for the Vi­ kings at 130. After a pause «n the action when Ketchum's left shoulder was injured in a dangerous hold, Ketchum returned to the mat and headed into the third period with a 10-10 tie. An ice bag helped his shoulder after the match, but doubtfully as much as the back points he scored in the period that helped push him to a 14-12 de­ cision. The win gave the Vikes a little breathing space at 18-14. Lowell gained the lead in the next match however scoring a technical fall over Jeff Vander Boon at 135. Brandon Carpenter at 140 followed that up with a four-point ma­ jor decision at 140 by consistently taking down his opponent six times to score at 14­ 5 win. . Lowell jumped ahead again after the 145 match where one of Lowell's individual district champions, Bobby Gingerich, pinned Nathan Shoup. The Red Arrows led 25-22. Lance Beglin responded to tic things up for the Vikes with a 12-6 win at 152. Another individual district champion from Lowell, JJ. Wilder topped Tommy Pelt at 160 to give the Red Arrows their 28­ 25 lead heading into the final weight divi­ sion. The Vikings reached the final round by besting Fruitport in the opener 51-16. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 20. 2003 - Page 15 Hastings High School announces honor roil for first semester ending Jan. 17 Seniors High Honors (3.5-4.0 grade point aver­ age) — Laurence Adrianson. Molly Aiderson, Jeffrey Baker. Emiiie Beuzelin, Aaron Bollhouse, Jenna Bryans. Amanda Burton. Casey Cady. Brent Chappelow, Amanda Clinton. Donald Converse, Thomas De­ Witt, Laura Dipcrt, Emily Dreyer, Kryslle Dunn, Erin Fish, Joel Gibbons, Gerald Giv­ ens, Katie Hcsterly, Emily Heath. Emily Hoke, Tiffany Howell, Tcha Huss. Derek Krallman, Samuel Krouse. Craig Laurie, Danielle Long, Brandon Marlette. Bryan Myers, Niki Noleboom, Justin Prater, Jes­ sica Ranguette. Heather Robinson. Christo­ pher Rounds. Kathryn Safic, Christina Schantz, Jennifer Shaw. Brooke Sheldon Kcriannc Sherwood, Jessica Smith, Teresa Smith, Alicia Totten. Kai Ward. Kristina Welton, Cody While, Holly Wilson. Robert Woodworth and Andrew Worth. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Tamcra Alexan­ der, Rachael Arias, Christopher Armstrong. Lander Bachcrt, Brian Baird. Alicia Bed­ ford. Molly Bcnningficld, June Bishop. Dustin Bowman, Lucas Brehm, Stacey Buck, Brandon Buehler, Echo Burbank, Richard Burke. Megan Butler, Jessica Cheeseman, Mindy Colvin, Trevcr Davis, Ashley Day, Brian DeVries, Jason Dipp. Brett Donley, Brian Donnini, Amy Eascy. Christopher Fairchild. Andrew Ferguson. Courtney Fortier, Megan Frazier, Beau Fur­ row, Elizabeth Gerber, Wcndi Iler, Ryon Lear, Amanda Lcpard. Tammuz Mead, Joanie Myers, Arica Newton, Heather Ogden. Akiko Okumura. Olivia Parc', Jennifer Peake, Justin Peck, Anthony Rambin, Joshua Sanders. Eli Schmidt, Steven Sekrccki, Colleen Shcllcnbarger, Judy Slaugh­ ter. Joseph Smith, Jcramcy Shoebridge. Keith Stoudt, Carrie Stow, Samantha Wal­ lace and Bethany Weeks. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Jaremy Bax, Casey Borror-Huisman. Chelsea Case, Rachel Deppc. Angela Dipp. Jeffery Eddy, Matthew Gibbons, Chad Hess. Eliza­ beth Hollars. Cassandra Meade, Josh Millcson, Rebekah Nicholson, Carolin Ripprich. Brittani Schocmer, Michelle Scott. Beau Steinke, Tanya Stevens, Holly Taggart, Rick Volosky, Ashley Wanland and Jcnipher Wymer. Juniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Kristen Beck­ with, Drew Bowman, Jonathan Britten. Heather Carroll. Adam Case, Sarah Cleven­ ger. Margo Cooklin. Erin Dahn. Rebecca Davis, Carmen Dcsvoignes, Danielle Honors (3.10-3.49) — Frances Adkins. Victoria Andrews. Heidi Arnett. Amanda Becklei, Ashley Belson. Andrew Bolthouse. Courtney Brown, Eric Bying­ ton. Nicole Campbell. Caleb Case, Brittney Cinco. Jim Coenen, Julie Cole. Shara Cook. Christopher Coryell. Amber Davis. Amy Demond. Brian Doozan. Nicole Ed­ wards, Ryan Ferguson. Whitney Garrison. Randy Haire. Jami Hayes, Heather Hein­ rich, Daniel Hodges, Jonathan Hollister. Billy Holtrust, Katie Hotchkiss, Joseph In­ gallina, Collin Kaiser. Bradley Kidder. Matthew Lipstraw. Megan McGandy. Stephanie Miller. Stephanie Mills, Jessica Nichols, Angela Norris. Nickolas OiHcran, John Oliver, Pamela Peterson, Ryan Prater, Justin Pratt, Kaila Qualls. Heather Rising, Jami Shrilling, Nicholas Thompson. Alice Trout. Patrick Wilde and Leah Wood. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Mathew Aspinall, Erin Bernard. Erica El­ wood, Jessica Falconer, Mark French. Lisa Gerber. Thomas Grirrbach, Aaron Hasman, Lindsey Hussey, Scott Larsen. Amanda Main, Stacey Marlette, Joseph Matthews, Ashley Miller. Lucas Olmstead. Laura Price and Ashlcc Rizor. Sophomores High Honors (3.50-4.00) — Elizabeth Acker. Zachary Allen, Timothy Aspinall. Jacquelyn Bcduhn. Megan Bolthouse, Stephanie Buskirk, Jesse Cappon. Nicole Cichanski, Kurtus Daniels, Catherine Fish, Sarah Frantz, Timothy Frey, Bethany Gicsclcr. Danielle Hodges, Jason Hudson, Amanda Hurless, Katrina Jacobs, Curtis Krallman, Alexander Larson, Anna Law­ rence. Kathryn Lawrence, Amber Lcpard, Deric Lustey, Amber Main. Adam Nini, Christy Pohja, Shannon Poll, Roy Prit­ chard. Kristin Pufpaff, Evelyn Rappaport, Katie Ray, Taylor Raymond. Evelyn Roscoe, Kathlyn Rounds, Brandon Schwartz, Katie Slocum, Bridgettc Stahlhood, Jennifer Stout, Luke Tossava. Gra­ ham Tunistra, Stacy Tyrrell, Megan Ulrich. Caitlin Vreugdc, Courtney Wakley. Brent Wallace and Joshua Wescott. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Mariah Bachcrt, Courtney Barnard, Tia Blood, Jaymee Campbell, Andrew Conkiin, Theresa Con­ stantine, Allison Cooney, Brian Cottrell, Robert D’Agostino. Kathleen Davis, Cody DePew, Kevin Dickinson, Jaimeson Fisher, Jared Ford. Nathaniel Frame, Ashley Gielarowski, Andrew Griggs, Dan Hoffman, Stephanie London. Ashley Lowe, Kyle Lustey, Alyssa Menncll. Michael Ncwstcd, Nicole Noviskey, Drumm. Mark Fcrrall. Michael Fox. Erin . Amber Peck, Danniellc Hemerhng. Matthew Hoffman, Hilarytaw^NUfe S^r^dgc, faul^T^Jor. Hutchins. Jill Jolley. Brenda King. Jeremy Paul Wanland, Hctdi Wear, Kristin WilLockwood. Delia Maddix. Stephanie ’liams. Steven Wilson and Melissa Wymer. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Derek McNally, Andrea Murphy. Brian Olmstead. Baldwin, Wyatt Benton, Aaron Fortier, Casey Penncpacker. Nicole Prough. Jenni­ Chad Girrbach, Tyler Heath. Kelsey How­ fer Quada. Eric Schiedel, Samantha Slcevi, ell. Ashley Ingle. Jena Johnson, Andrew Vincent Stavalc. Morgan Steward, Anna Kelly, Jacquclin Krouse. Joshua Maurer. Andrew Mcpham, Courtnie Robinson, Trumble and Ashley VanNocker. Luke Selby. Steven Snyder and Halie Ter­ rel. Freshmen High Honors (3.50-4.00) — Kaylyn Armstrong. Lauren Azevedo. Regina Bouchard. Allison Bryans. Shanna Burgett. Marion Christensen. Camerin Clinton. Scott Coleman. Brittany Cotant. Barbara Crawford, Magan DePew. Daniel Dimond. Zachary Fay. Douglas Fcrrall, Emily Haney. Leah Harris. Andre Hile. Amber Hoffman. Nicole Jager. Jodi Jolley. Samuel Larson, Jennifer Madsen, Amber McClel­ land. Jessica McLaughlin. Michael McPhillips. Amanda Macqueen. Bradley Mead. Jessica Mikolojczyk. Chelsie Passmore. Brooklyn Pierce, Krystal Pond. Jeffery Quick. Hillary Ranguette. Jessica Roper. Erika Schroeder. Elizabeth Shafer. Kenneth Shellingon. Craig Sherwood. Emiiie Shum­ way. Shelby Slcevi. Rachel Smith. Mallori Spoelstra. Chelsea Standler. Julia Thomas. Tasia Thompson. Chase Todd, Kristina Tolger. Katherine Trahan. Rebecca Trevino. Kimberly VanNocker. Krystal Wait and Rene Winegar. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Alexis Baker. Ja­ cob Barry. Russell Burgdorf. Grcggory Cain. Nicole Cordray. Branden Curtis. Kali Dakin. Kayla Ellsworth. Miranda Endsley. Krista Fenstcmakcr. David Gallagher. Eric Gillespie. Jerica Greenfield. Stacey Gutheridge. Bradley Hayes. Nathaniel Hodges. Tracey Horn. Austin Hurless. Jennifer Johnston. Devin Jordan. Laurie Karrar. Brooke Koons. Samuel Lewis, Tia Loftus. Nichole Louden. Alex McMillan. Nicole Meredith. Ashley Morgan. Max Myers. Joshua Newell. Leah Overmirc. Viola Payne. Stephen Peurach. Kyle Quada, Terrry Rose. Lee Selby. Adam Sheldon, Jacquelyn Siska. Joshua Smith. Monica Treadwell. Marissa VanWingcn, Paul Vaughan. Garrett Walker. Brittany Wesott, Heather Wilcox and Lora Winegar. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Jctna Bishop. Danielle Brower, Jolene Cheese­ man. Kayla Clark. Joclene Daniels. Brock Hammond. Chasity Hester. Brian McLaughlin. Lindsey Selby. Andy Tobias, Jessica VanBurcn and Meredith Waters. Alternative Education High Honors (3.50-4.00) — Anthony Benedict. Nicole Burbank. Erica Davis. Tasha Dunn and Matthew Mays. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Delia Maddix. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Latishia Standler. LEGAL NOTICES Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by. Douglas Lydy, an unmamed man and Johanna Lillie, an unmarried woman to Palmer Home Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2001. and recorded on April 27.2001. in Instrument Number 1056837, and re-recorded on May 29. 2001 in Instrument Number 1060445 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. ("MERS"). by an assignment dated April 18,2001. and recorded on April 27. 2001, in Instrument Number 1058836. and re-recorded on May 29. 2001 in Instrument Number 1060446 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum ot FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND T3/100 DOL­ LARS ($57,783.23). including interest at 6.5% Under the power o’ sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on March 13.2003. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR NER OF LOT 289 OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HAST INGS; THENCE NORTH 8 RODS; THENCE WEST 4 ROOS; THENCE SOUTH 8 RODS; THENCE EAST 4 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SECTION “ " 3 NORTH. TOWN RANGE 8 WEST. A.P.N 4 kOSSOOl-102-00 The redemption period 0 be 6 months from doned in accordance winigMQC which case the redempdfe P6ri shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: January 30. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. fMERS") Mortgagee „ PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (3/6) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven A. Carpenter and Martha A. Carpenter, husband and wife, to Equifirst Corporation, mortgagee, dated August 27, 2001 and recorded September 25. 2001 in Document No. 1065910, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Citifinandal Mort­ gage Company by assignment dated November 15. 2001 and recorded on December 4, 2001 in Document No. 1070750. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine and 86/100 Dollars ($93,839.88) in­ cluding interest at the rate of 9.65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. 0' some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on March 20.2003. The premises are located in the VIBage of Nashville. Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 11 ’O.A. Phillips Adcfition* as recorded in Liber 1. Page(s) 19 of Mats Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA B600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a Notice Of Mortgage Forectoaure Sale THIS FIRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW SF YOU ARE H ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - DalaUl haa been made in tie CdndNona ol a mongaga made by Stovan (original mortgagor,) to AmariHral Rnmdal Cor­ porator!. Mortgaged. datad April 21. 1209. ard recorded on April 27, 1999 InMnmnt No ment dated April 21, 1999, which was recorded on Juno 14,1999. Instrument No. 1031059, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there la ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND 03/100 defers ($116,736.03), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under toe power ol sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on March 20, 2003. Said premtses are situated on TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, md described asThe East 5 Acres of the South 1/2 of the South­ west 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32, Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Barry County Records. The redemption period shaH be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: February 13,2003 Dated: February 13. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Cilifinancial Mortgage Company. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 201.1288 ' FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team J (248) 593-1311 Trot! & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite S200234437 (M) (3-13) Christensen & Assoc., Inc. 142 S. Cochran CHARLom.. Ml 48813 517-543^92* OPEN HOUSE Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C, IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: James. M Rauiston. a single man, to D&N Bank. Mort­ gagee. dated June 7. 1999, and recorded on June 14, 1999, in Document Number 1031045, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. by an assignment dated March 1, 2000, and recorded on January 30.2001. in Doc­ ument Number 1054423, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN AND 96/100 DOLLARS ($84,118.96). including interests at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Michigen, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on March 20. 2003 Said premises are situated in Township of Carl­ ton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING 1316 05 FEET DUE EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 23. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 10 MINUTES WEST 668 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 10 MINUTES EAST 668 FEET. THENCE EAST 652 95 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 30 SEC­ ONDS WEST 668 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 652.95 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PROPERTY TAX ID »08-040023-205-200-03 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dale of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 31. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hds. Michigan 48334 (3-13) Take your color film for professional processing, to J-Ad's PRINT PLUS Sunday Feb. 23, 1-3 p.m. Basement Wuterpmoting by B-Dry FOR SALE BY OWNERS 528 S. Washington St, Hastings. 4 bedrooms. 1.5 baths, central air. Glass Block Windows built-in pantn. formal dining room, new dishwasher, replacement New Window Webs windows upstairs. 1600 sq fl. 4<h Ward, comer lot Close to schools, hospital, and downtown Landscaped with fenced side yard. 2-car 2441 Morgan Rond - 79 east to Thornapplc Lake north, to Morgan Rd. south Great place for horses - on this 9 acres with 2 bams and fence. 3 Bedroom home with 2.5 car attached garage and partial basement. Everything but the bedrooms has been remodeled. New siding, roof, windows, insulation, wiring, water heater & softener. Priced to sell l.ltl49Wf*IIKb»ln«hWl517mi-lt7l 1-800-237-2379 mcrnoAy ^Pennington One day you went away. But you are always there. You arc loved so much by all of your family. It seems like yesterday. wtf BOW SYSTEM OF SOUnMBTMMGM. KC. Kgh^||t INHML BY DAVID STOWERS n] ££ove ya atuoys-yoia fovaf ones Budget Public Hearing (Truth in Budgeting) Notice The Woodland Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2003-2004 at the Woodland Township Hall on Tuesday. March 4. 2003, at 7:30 The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing, a copy oi me budget n p.m available for public inspection at the township offices. The Woodland Township Board will provide necessary rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services, such as stgners for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at me meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Woodland Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the Woodland Township Board by writing or call­ ing the following: Cheryl Allen, Clerk 156 S. Main Woodland, Ml 48897 (269) 367-4915 210 Little Known Secret In Barry County Happy Birthday 'Sweet 16* Destiny Jones Many people in Barry County have no idea that there is a small company in the area called Netpenny.net. Netpenny offers fast, reliable, inexpensive dial-up Internet service to Hastings and the surrounding communities. What’s so refreshingly unusual is that Netpenny charges only $4.95 a month for Internet access and they have no contracts, no set up fees and they don’t even require a credit card. Netpenny is able to keep their cost low by utilizing an underground data center located 85 feet underground in Grand Rapids where there’s no heating or air-conditioning required. Netpenny only has one billing rate and not only is it simple, its fair because you only pay for what you use. Netpenny charges only I penny per minute. They have a $4.95 minimum charge each month, however this includes 495 minutes (8.25 hours) of Internet service so people who don’t use the Internet much win big. Then they simply charge 1 penny per minute after that with a maximum monthly charge of $14.95, which is still a fantastic price for unlimited Internet service. Some people are saving as much as $227 a year - which is a car payment, a boat payment or a weekend getaway year after year, just for switching Internet companies. With the cost of Internet for most families in our area running in excess of $19.95 or more per month, its refreshing to know that there is a highquality/low-cost alternative for our community. For more information about Netpenny.net just go to their website: www.netpenny.net and/or call them toll free - 1-888-248-7239. �P*9* 16 - Th* Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 20, 2003 Dennis Lee Wilson MIDDLEVILLE - Dennis Lee Wilson, age 55, of Middleville. Michigan, died Thursday evening. February 13. 2003 at Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan in Ludington. He was bom on May 23. 1947 in Grand Rapids. Michigan, the son of Keith M. and Norine (Vermeulen) Wilson. He was a graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, Class of 1965. Dennis served in Keith & Norine Wilson of Hastings. ML: one sister & brother-in-law. Debbie & Mike Frey of Flintville, TN. Nieces and nephews also surviving. Memorial services for Dennis Lee Wilson were held Monday. February 17, 2003 at Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. officiated. Reverend Lee Zachman Cremation look place al Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee. The Oak Grove Cremation Center served the family. the United Stales Navy from November of 1965 to August of 1969. He married Janet AMVETS of Mesick, Michigan. An outdoorsman, Dennis enjoyed fishing and Dance the night away... watching NASCAR racing. He is survived by his wife, Janet Wilson of Middleville, Ml; his son & his fiancee, Dennis Wilson. Jr. and Amanda of TMn bring your fflrn from th* SnowtraR Done* ovont to u» for quoMy prccoMing. L. Allen in Grand Rapids on November 17, 1969. Dennis was a longtime employee of the Barry County Road Commission, retiring March of 2002. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Middleville and the Middleville, Ml.; his daughter & son-in­ law, Lynn & Philip Hegg of Saint Joseph, ML; three grandchildren, Dennis Wilson. Ill, Reagan & Ainsley Hegg; his parents. HffiJElfilLffiADE8L£0U£GZQB ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Krug, a single man. to United Companies Lending Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated October 27. 1007 and recorded January 21. 1998 in Document No. 1006858. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of CaMomia. NA, as Trustee tor UCFC Loan Trust 1997-0 by assignment submitted Io and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed Io be due on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Twelve ano 3/100 Dollars <$43,612.03) inducing interest at the rate of 10.99% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on rctruary 27.2*103. The promises are tocaud in the Townchip of Prairieville. Barry County, hbchigan. and are described as: Lot 6, B-Z Beas Acres. according to the recorded plat thereof Prairieville Township. The redemption period shafl be 8 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. In which case the redemption period shaR bo 30 da)-* from the date d the sate The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sals in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Doted: January 23. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California, NA. as Trustee for UCFC Loan Trust 1997-0. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rio No. 199.0899 Pub: 1/23-2/20 Notice Of Mortgage Foroctocurw Solo THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Renee A. Bigger, a married person and Randy O. Bigger, a mamed person (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 29.2001. and recorded on September 7. 2001 m document number 1066108 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage toare is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 88/100 dollars ($73,784.88). iixkrtng interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM. on March 13. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MIDDLEVtiE, Ban,' County, Michigan, and are Lots 21, Mtodteville Downs Addition No. 1. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 4. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate • 200311297 Tewr. F (2/27) Edwardjones of Hastings proudly announces TTie ABCs of Investing! A four week, fun-filled class covering basic investment strategies including: Bob Knapp Investment Representative How to create an investment strategy Loan vs. Own - What’s best for you? How to protect your nest egg How to avoid common investment mis­ takes Plus! How to understand in easy terms: CDs Annuities Stocks Bonds f'atual Funds Place: Hastings High School, Room #115 520 W. South, Hastings, Michigan Time: Monday evenings: February 24th through March 17lh, 2003 7-9 p.m. Cost: A $24 fee will cover cost of materials Free snacks and refreshments will be provided Please call (269) 948-9780 or 877-948-9780 to RSVP or request additional information. Seating is limited! Call today to reserve your spot. Obitu.a.'iies I....... 11 1 Ronald Edward McArthur BELLAIR - Ronald Edward McArthur, age 44. of Bellair. MI. passed away at his home Feb. 14. 2003. Ron was bom and raised in Lake Odessa. He will be missed by his wife. Lori (Barry); his parents, Duane and Helen (Wolthuis) McArthur; three brothers, Kenneth (Julia), Brian and David, all of Lake Odessa; three stepchildren and several step grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held in Bellair. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Caii...945-9554 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ventura Tenbrink, unmarried (original mortgagors) to Pri­ ority Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 9. 2001. and recorded on November 14. 2001 in Uber Document No. 1069736, in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was as­ signed by mesne assignments to Mortgage Elec­ tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated August 7,2002, which was recorded on September 4, 2002, in Uber Docu­ ment No. 1066731, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND' SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE AND 98/100 collars ($125,683.98), todudtog interest at 7.875% per annum. -ii Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statote in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or adffle part of them, at public venue, at toe Barry Cqpnty Courthouse in HastInge, Michtgo at 1:00 PM, on March 20,2003. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Mtehigan, and are described as: The East 8527 feet ol Lot 27. and toe West 23 feet of Lol 28 Supervisor’s Plat No. 1, according to the r ecorded plat the reo f in Li be r 2 of Plats on Page 77, Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barrv Stale of Miehjoan The redemption period shafl be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 13, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Town J (248) 593-1311 Team J Jacob Roger Flanigan LAKE ODESSA - Mary Kathryn “Kate" (Possehn) Weller, age 80. formerly of Lake Odessa and Half Moon Lake, was called Home on Thursday morning. Feb. 13.2003. Kate was bom in Portland, Ml on Jan. 25. 1923 to Raymond and Anna (Zanto) Cross. She graduated from Portland High School and worked at Holley Carburetor for several years during WWI1 before mar­ rying Harold Possehn, who preceded her in death on Dec. I, 1973. Kate later married Jacob Weller, who also preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 2000. Kate was an excellent cook, loved to gar­ den and raise African violets, and enjoyed Bingo whenever she could. She had been a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jackson-Mutschler VFW Post #4461 in Lake Odessa. Kate is survived by her children, Phil Possehn and Debora Possehn; her step-chil­ dren. Bill (Patti) Weller. Mike (Joan) Weller. Gerry (Ellen) Weller. Pat (Anita) Weller. Dan (Kathy) Weller. Terry Weller. Loren (Cindy) Weller, and Teresa (Mark) Brenner; 32 grandchildren; 12 great grand­ children; her brother and sisters. Clare (Carolyn) Cross. Doris (Don) Shattuck, Dorothy (Vernon) Fedewa, and Barb (Bill) Day; and many other loving relatives and friends. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, Feb. 17. 2003 at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Edwards Church. Ionia Area Hospice, or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. WOODLAND - Barry County mourns the loss of one of its lifelong farmers. Our husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor, Jacob Roger Flanigan, was bom October 9, 1929 to Ogle and Echo (Mullenix) Flanigan in Lake Odessa, Michigan. Roger passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 on his farm in Woodland. Ml. Roger lived a simple life of hard work and his love of family was foremost. He was a grass roots farmer; his ability to maintain and repair his fanning equipment was extraordinary. Roger was a gentle man and a great listener. He never missed an event with his children and enjoyed camping with his family. In his later years he was well known for his hobbies of auctions and bam sales. In 1948 he graduated from Woodland High School and then married his high school sweetheart. Janice Marie Bates on October 20. 1951. Roger was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church and a lifelong Christian. Besides his wife, Roger is survived by his son. Terry; daughter. Jayne (Dan) Hankins; grandchildren. Jeremy (Missy), Jennifer and Jason Flanigan; sister, Ruth Blake; brother-in-law, Denny (Carlene) Bates; sisters-in-law, Doris (Eldon) Flessner, Sherry Kocwers and Mardelle Bates and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and son. Jay Roger in 1970. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. on Thursday, February 20, 2003 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The funeral service will be held at I .-00 Kenneth C. Nelson P.M. on Friday, February 21, 2003 at the HASTINGS - Kenneth C. Nelson, age Lakewood United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial 78, of Hastings, passed away February 18, 2003 at Michigan Home for Veterans, Park. Grand Rapids Mr. Nelson was bom May 2. 1924 in Lakewood United Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice. Carpenter. South Dakota, the son of Ole Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. and Hattie (Dahl) Nelson. He was raised in South Dakota and joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and retired from the V.A. in Battle Creek in 1989. He married Eloyse (King) Nelson of Battle Creek, MI. on December 18. 1950 in Huron. South Dakota The couple resided most of their married life in Hastings. Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife. Eloyse; two sons. Normen (Judy) Nelson of Delton, Kevin (Karen) Nelson of San Diego; two daughters. Kathy (Daryl) Bcyersdorf of Oxnard. CA., Cecilia (Jeff) Wiker of Hastings; three grandsons and Memorial contributions may be made to Warren J. Brew BATTLE CREEK - Warren J. Brew, age 80. of Battle Creek. ML, died Monday, February 17, 2003 at Thomapple Manor, where he was a resident for 4 years. Mr. Brew was bom February 17, 1923 in Hillman, MI. to Claude and Alice (Lintz) Brew. He lived most of his life in Battle creek, MI with a brief residence in Hillman, ML, Hint, MI and Alaska. three granddaughters and many nieces and He married his childhood sweetheart, nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; Virginia Orm on July 15, 1946, in Albequerqe, New Mexico. She survives. two brothers and three sisters. Respecting his wishes no visitation will Mr. Brew served as a head cook (Corporal) with the Army Air Corps 468th Air Service Squadron from beheld. Private graveside services will be held at Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ffle *200311624 111 | Man^athnQ^Kate’^Veeler Hickory Comers Cemetery. the Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. («) CM* *TM* ad" lean change ' YOUR ■ LIFE! 4-. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 PART-TIME TELLER ! NOW HIRING J Eapartonca*! Solos. Hastings Qty Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for A Part-Time Teller to join our team. O.'.ncr Operators Solos 83c Tooms 83c We currently have an opening in our Hastings office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, he detail oriented and possess excellent customer relations skills. , EXPERIENCED DRIVER* ; GRADUATE STUDENT* I OlMatK LA-tKAIOHj ; We ere looking ■ for experienced ; teams to run । priority dispatch. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank । I J • • ; ■ ' 1-MS-MORE PAY ! i (1-MS-M7-372S) . EOE/M-F served in England, France and Belgium. He was honorably discharged and awarded the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal. Warren worked 17 years for the Battle Creek City Street Department as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in February 1985. He previously worked for Sullivan's Milk Co., the Kellogg Company, Post's, Eaton's, Clark's, Leatherman Oil Company, Plainwell Paper Company and Terminix. Mr. Brew attended the Level Park [COVENANTTRANSPORT! ‘50 W. Court St., Hastings. MI 49058 December 7, 1942 to December 22. 1945. He was in the Rhineland Campaign and BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Barry Townshin Board of Review for March 2003 will be held at the Barry Townsnip Hall at 155 East Orchard St.. Delton. Ml. on the following dates: Tuesday. March 4. 2003, 9:00 a m tG 10:00 a m —organizational meeting Monday. March 10, 2003. 9:00 a.m. to noon. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday. March 11. 2003. 9:00 a.m. to noon Thursday. March 13. 2003. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Board of review will meet as many more dayc as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2003 assessments By Board resolution, residents MAY protest their assessment by letter if received by 6:00 p.m. on March 13. 2003 The tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for each class of property for 2003 are as follows: Agncuftural 46 59% 1 0732 Commercial 45.38% 1.1018 Residential 48 67% 1.0273 Industrial 50 00% 1.0000 Personal Propertv 50 00% 1.00 The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals at the Board of Review upon 10 days notice by contacting: Richard Barnum. Supervisor. Barry Township. P.O. Box 705. Delton Ml 49046-0705. or telephone 269-623-5171. Richard Barnum, Supervisor Wesleyan Church in Battle Creek, where he served as custodian. He enjoyed watching baseball, mowing his lawn, traveling and time spent with his family and friends. His greatest joy was helping people in need. Also, surviving are his sisters. Olive Lewis of Battle Creek. Dariel Hauser of Decatur, Alabama and sister-in-law, Mary Brew of Tucson, Arizona; children. Aleta (Bob) Griffin of Hastings, Claudia Brew of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Larry Brew of Battle Creek. Loree (Mark) Portner ol Hastings, Jason (Denise) Brew of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father in 1949. his mother 1952 and a brother, Maurice Brew in 1991. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 20, 2003 from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Bachman Hebbk Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Services will be held Friday, February 21, 2003 at 12:30 P.M. at Bachman Hebbie Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Pastor Dennis VcenKant officiating. Interment will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fort Custer Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor of Hastings, the Alzheimer's Association of Michigan and the World War II Veteran's Memorial. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebbie Funeral Home. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 20. 2003 - Page 17 Mark Bishop named Outstanding Wildlife Manager in Michigan Mark Bishop, manager of the Barry and Middleville State Game areas, has been named Outstanding Wildlife Manager of the Year by the Michigan chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Bishop was presented the award at the NWTF’s annual state banquet Jan. 18. Last year the NWTF presented Bishop with the national Joe Kurz Excellence in Wildlife Management Award. Bishop said the state award this year is equivalent to last year’s national award, “One thing that has always impressed me with the NWTF is that they arc not one-di­ mensional. Wild turkey restoration is not their only focus. They have many avenues of outreach programs that strive to gel peo­ ple in all walks of life involved. The Wheelin’ Sportsman outreach involves dis­ abled people; the JAKES program (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge. Ethics and Sports­ manship) is for youth: the Academic Schol­ arship program is a commitment to our young people (our local chapter gives a $250 scholarship each year with the chance to contend for S1 .(MM) al the state level and $10,000 at the national level) and the Hunt­ ing Heritage program preserves hunting tra­ ditions across North America. "From top to bottom, this organization has class. They arc patriotic, stress family values and involve youth. Our next genera­ tion needs this exposure and I’m happy Io help pass on the traditions.” Here For You Since 1886 which is given each year Io state natural re­ source employees who play a vital role in improving wildlife management. Bishop has been with the Michigan De­ partment of Natural Resources since 1976 and became manager of the game areas in Barry County in 1982. Since then he ha., played a key role in wild turkey restoration in Michigan and has worked to improve wildlife habitat on various game lands throughout the state. Bishop said “I have never thought that anyone should receive awards for doing their job. I think this award is in part recog­ nition for being an active member in a vol­ unteer organization that supports our hunt­ ing heritage and scientific management of our natural resources. “I have been a sponsor member for 12 years in our local chapter (Thornapple Val­ ley Chapter of the NWTF) in addition to helping with fund-raising, youth programs and women in the outdoors events. LEGAL I NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A. Hickey and Karen E. Hickey, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to MMS Mortgage Services. LTD. Mortgagee, dated January 29. 2001. and recorded on February 12. 2001 in Document • 1054662 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc, Assignee by an recorded on February 12. 2001. tn Document * 1054863. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo due at the date here­ of the sum of NINETY-THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 24/100 dollars ($93.196 24). including interest at 7 750% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wH be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Michigan at 1:00 PM, on March 27. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Supervisor s Plat ol Acker’s Point, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 73. in Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, together with part of Point Road and part of Lot 4 as shown in said plat, more par­ ticularly described as: beginning at the Northwest comer of said Lot 2. running thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 76.50 feet to the Southwest comer of said Lot 2; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 132 feet to the Southeast comer of said Lot 2; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 20 feet to the South line of Point Road, thence North 88 degrees 30 min­ utes West 140.02 feet along said South line; thence North 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds West 67.08 feet to the Southeast comer of Lot 4 of said plat; thence North 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds West 5.00 feet, thence North 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds East 24.13 feet; thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 2 95 feet thence South 88 donees 30 minutes East 13 50 feet to the place ol beginning; and together witn rights of ingress and egress in easement F as hereinafter described. Easement F: a strip of land in varying width being c part of Lots 4 and 5 and a part of Point Road in the supervisor's plat ot Acker s Point in Suction 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, as recorded m Uoer 2 of Plats on Page 73. described as follows: commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 3 of said plat and run­ ning thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 13 5 feet along the Westerly prolongation ol the North line of said Lot 3 for the true place of begin­ ning; thence South 01 degree 30 minutes West 68 95 feet, tnence South 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds West 24 13 feet, thence South 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East 5.00 feet; thence South 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East 56.21 feet thence Northwesterly 15.25 feet along the arc of a curve to the right of radius 35.00 feet; the chord ot which beam North 33 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds West 15.11 feet; thence continuing Northwesterly 51.79 feet along the arc of a curve to the right of radius 185.00 feet, the chord ot which bears North 13 degrees 15 minutes 24 seconds West 51.62 feet; thence North 19 degrees 328 minutes 26 seconds East 23.47 feet, thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 83.47 feet to the Northwesterly Ime of said Lot 4; thence North 51 degrees 45 minutes East 5.85 feet to the Northernmost corner of said Lot 4; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 19.97 feet, thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 6.5 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from tfie date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F4e • 200233313 Team C (2/20H3/13) Come visit us at the Barry Home Show, Feb. 21, 22 or Area residents asked to join “Walk for Warmth’ Saturday Barry County residents arc being encour­ aged to help keep others warm by support­ ing the 18th annual Walk for Warmth, sponsored by the Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan. The walk is set to kick off at 10 a.m. Sat­ urday. Feb. 22. at the Free Methodist Church in Hastings. Sign-in begins al 9 a.m., and a kick-off ceremony with Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell as the speaker will be held al 9:45 a.m. Black & Decker Rechargeable Sawz-All! Whatever their situations, winter heating bills may be too much for these families to handle, especially with the severe cold and rapidly rising fuel costs that arc blasting Michigan this winter. Pledge sheets are available at various businesses in Hastings. Nashville. Mid­ dleville and Delton. For information or pledge sheets, contact the CAA office. 450 Meadow Run Drive. Suite 400, Hastings. Mich. 49058 or call 269-948-4260. Participants in the event will receive spe­ cial Walk for Warmth gifts, and they will also have the opportunity to win prizes, do­ nated by area businesses, in a drawing held during the walk. Walkers can choose a one- or three-mile route. The Barry County Commission on Aging on Michigan Avenue will provide a midway warm-up stop. Ron Yeo and the Amateur Radio R Jay League will be joining the trek. Funds raised by walkers arc used to help young and old county area residents who are trying Io make financial ends meet and need help paying their heating bills during the cold winter months. Families helped with Walk for Warmth funds may. for example, be a widowed sen­ ior citizen with high medical bills and lim­ ited income, a father who just got laid off from his job or a newly divorced mother trying to go back to school and work at the same tisR*\ , 23 AND REGISTER TO WIN A Stop by COUPON WORTH $1.00 OFF THE admission price. ni NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21,2003. f'M-' -.'Wfyrs ,'jsnwew »*«• —w IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW SCHEDULE The Irving Township Board of Review for 2003 win be held at the township hal at 3425 Wing Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 on the fol­ lowing dates Tuaa., March 4 - Organizational Meeting - 4 pm Mon.. March 10 - Appeal Hearings - 9 am-12 pm & 1-4 pm Tues., March 11 - Appeal Hearings - 6-9 pm Thun., March 13 - Appeal Hearings - 6-9 pm Written protests may be sent to the above address by Tuesday, March 11.2003. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers lor each dass of real property and personal property for 2003 are as foflows: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Developmental 44.79% 49.18% 50.00% 46.01% 50.03% 50.00% 1.1163 1.0167 1.0000 1 0867 0.9994 1.0000 Kathee Pierce Irving Township Supervisor 269-948-0633 lrvingOiserv.net Let us 1■ quote your printing! WE DO IT ALL...from Single Copies to Thousands, and Multi-sections. • LETTERHEADS • CARDS • SIGNS • BROCHURES J-AD Graphics Hastings • 945-9554 any office for a PROTECT YOUR cars finish bffore wintfr HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches , oxidation and restore gloss Safe for dear coat finishes S I 0.00 DISCOUNT on COMPLETE DETAII ING Washing. Waring, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. 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Mike Boles, Supervsor Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations Hastings • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Feljiausch • X-Press • Northview Grocery • Penn-Xook Gifts • Plumb’s • R & J’s • Tom’s Market • Thornapplc Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Mitch's Market • The Superette Nashville • • • • • Little's Giuntry Store Carl's Market Capixm's Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Other • • • • Delton Cloverdale General Store Hotra Pharmacy BanAeld General Store Cap|x>n Quick Mart Gillett’s Bait (4 Tackle Prairieville General Store Woodland Express Prairieville 66 Orangeville 66 Felfiausch Pine Lake Grocery H & T Short Stop Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling Cedar Creek Grocery Goldsworthys, Inc., Hickory Ginters Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) Lacey Store Middleville Vermontville Grocery • Middleville Sfiecdy Mart Fein’s Food (4 Beverage • S|>ced way Fine Lake Party Store • Greg's Get It and Go • Middleville Marketplace Lake Odessa • Wright Stop Speedway Lakc-0 Shell Carl's Market L.O. Express Gun Lake Gun Lake Amocu Weick's Food Town Freeport L& J’s Sam’s Gourmet Foods Our Village General Store Cappon's Quick Mart �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 20. 2003 sentenced to six months in jail for violating his probation on a conviction of carrying a COURT NEWS: A Wayland man will have to wear a spe­ cial bracelet designed to detect any alcohol the man consumes as part of a sentence handed down by Judge James Fisher last Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Robert Rybiski, 43, pleaded guilt- to fel­ ony drunk driving Jan. 10. In addition to wearing the bracelet, Rybiski was sen­ tenced to three years of probation and 30 days in jail with work release allowed. The bracelet, which will be ready for use shortly, according to the county probation department, is a new device that monitors a wearer’s perspiration to detect alcohol con­ sumption. Rybiski will be required to pay the $10 per day cost of the bracelet. That will mean a monthly assessment of ap­ proximately $300. Rybiski was also as­ signed to drug court, a relatively new pro­ gram in which substance abuse offenders arc required to make regular court appear­ ances to update the court on their progress with probation and substance abuse preven­ tion. Barry Prosecutor Shane McNeill said Rybiski has a record of one prior felony and six prior misdemeanors and his attor­ ney said Rybiski “has had a long history of alcohol abuse." M1NNKOTA POWER DRIVE bow mount trolling motor, 361b. thrust, 48* shaft with mounting bracket, $200. (269)948-7921 Rybiski told Fisher. “I just can’t be a so­ cial drinker any more.’’ Also in court last Thursday: • Kenneth D. Gustafson, 29, of Grand Rapids was sentenced to 12 months in jail and five years probation for accosting a child for immoral purposes. He was sen­ tenced to 90 days in jail for indecent expo­ sure. Sentencing was delayed one year for a conviction of misdemeanor stalking. Fisher allowed relatives of the victim to make a public statement prior to sentenc­ ing. The relatives said Gustaf-on “violated” the victim, “harassed us to no end," and has “taken a part of (the victim’s) childhood she will never get back." The relatives said the victim will “always be looking over her shoulder” as a result of Gustafson’s actions. Evans said Gustafson pulled down his paits in front of the victim. Gustafson, who pleaded no contest to the charges for which he was convicted (mean­ ing there was no admission of guilt), denied that the incident occurred. “I would never have done that to the family.” he said. “No one’s ever heard my side of the story. All these accusations arc false. Il’s funny they get caught drinking in my house when I’m not there, then they come up with these ac- MALE ALBINO BERMESE PYTHON: approx. 4ft., $150 obo. (269)7Q>27S7 Wnt • limit au\ P1LLOWTOP MATTRESS SET: plush top, firm in mid­ dle. Still in plastic. Cost $800 - Queen 5175 Kings S275. (517)719^8062______________ 29 PEOPLE WANTED to earn $$$ to lose up to 30ibs in the next 30 days. Natural/guaranteed, 616­ 868-6371. DELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED, come join a win­ ning team! Full time delivery position open immediately with good career potential, must have good customer service skills, experience & knowledge of auto parts helpful. E.O.E. apply at CARQUEST of Hastings, 126 Broadway, unit 1. GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Grapnics, 1351 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter.___________ 2 FOR SALE* Little Pine Lake 3 bedroom lakefront home with 1 acre. New 24x40 gam­ brel bam, bunkhouse, well maintained. Awesome lake living, summer is near - call now! Pre-approved serious inquiries only please, $150,000 firm. (269)623-6194 LEARN HOW TO repair your credit yourself. Send SASE for frr.e details: Duke D P.O. Box 891 Murray, KY. 42071. YOUR GUIDE TO a posi five weight loss approach. Send SASE for free details: Duke D P.O. Box 891 Mur­ ray, KY. 42071. ( aril «»/ / hank \ FAMILY OF BASIL (TOBY) TOBIAS wish to express their thanks to relatives and friends for their pravers, beautiful flowers, cards, memorials & food. Cedar Creek Bible Church for helping with the luncheon and expressions of sympathy extended to us during the illness and loss of our loved one. Special thanks to Dr. Brasseur for his caring. Dr. Dewitt and Dr. Wildem, nurses at Thomapple Manor, nurses at Pennock Hospital 3rd floor and ICU for their wonderful care. Pastor Gary Newton, Rev. Kenneth Vaught for their calls. We wish to thank Pastor Gary Newton for his special message. Rev. Kenneth Vaught for his prayer. Grandsons for their services as pallbearers. Thanks to VFW Post 422 Delton Michigan, Girrbach's staff for their courteous friendly services. Your expressions of kindness & sympathy will never be forgotten. Fem Tobias, Sherry/Patrick Cusack, Wilma/Duane Hamilton, Eugene/Linda Tobias, Kendal!/ JoAnne Tobias, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. WE WOULD LIKE to thank all of our friends and family for the flowers, cards, pravers & thoughtful gifts of food during our difficult time. I would also like to thank the friends who came to the funeral but didn't leave an address. We would like to thank Pastor Alvin C. Yates and his wife Eileen for the sen ice and the music. We would like to thank the Grace Wesleyan Church for the luncheon and the ladies who prepared the meal. We would like to thank Wren Funeral Home for all their help. Thank you all. The Darell L. Varney family. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 COMPUTER, INTERNET PEOPLE WANTED! To work online! $125-$175/hr. Full training, paid vacations. Bonuses & incentives! Bilin­ guals also needed, 54 coun­ tries. FREE E-BOOK, http: / / www.2moremoney.c om/gs DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE: professional carpet & upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa & Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035. 1996 CHEVY LUMINA: POWER STEERING, POW­ ER BRAKES, POWER LOCKS, AM/FM/CASSETTE, ELECTRIC START­ ER, CAR BRA, TILT STEERING, A/C, INTER­ MITTENT WIPERS, CRUISE CAR IS IN FAN­ TASTIC CONDITION, NO RUST/NO CHIPS, KEY­ LESS ENTRY RUNS EX­ CELLENT, OIL CHANGED EVERY 3,500-4,000 MILES. ASKING $4,000 OBO. CALL (269)945-9199 AFTER 5PM. *93 JEEP WRANGLER: V-6, auto, $3500 obo (517)852­ 0452_______________________ '96 DODGE AVENGER ES: V-6 auto, 106k, $2595; '95 FORD TAURUS: 3.0 V-6, 127k, $1,995; *93 FORD ES­ CORT WAGON: 4cyL. 5spd., 116k. $1595; *93 TOYOTA TERCEL: Auto, 126k, $995, '84 MERCURY MARQUIS: V-6 auto, load­ ed, 81,000 actual miles, clean, $995 1995 FORD F150, 4x4, 302 V-8, 5 speed, 156K, $3,995. Several cars under $500 to choose from. Inventory changes weekly. Call first, 616-283-4994 or 916-8336. Jager Auto Sales, LLC. 238 County Line Rd., Freeport___________________ DODGE DAKOTA SPORT: black, 56500 miles, moon roof, bedhner, nice. New tires & shocks, $10,900 obo. Call anytime, (269)862­ 1887. W FREE H LO?^Sg^S!/^2 year old fixed female Lab mix, approx 80lbs. & stocky. Tan w/black &i gray nose, white on chest, large lump on the right side of belly. Black & tan collar with tags. Doster/Pine Lake area, (269)664-5627 or (269)342­ 5839. LOST: 1999 Redwings col­ lectors program guide taken from Arby's. Reward! Call (269)948-9210. \ulmm>in i 1983 FORD F-150: WITH CAP, VERY LOW MILES, GOOD CONDITION, STANDARD TRANSMIS­ SION (4-SPEED W/OD), OIL CHANGED EVERY 3.500-4,000 MILES. ASK­ ING 31,800 OBO. 269-945­ 9199 AFTER 5PM. 1969 CMC JIMMY 4X4: 4.3 liter, 4x4 works. Good 1st auto, 5900 obo. (269)838-8150 FOR SALE: 1995 Toyota Corolla DX, immaculate con­ dition, 68,000 miles, power windows/doors, air. air bags, 1 owner, all mainte­ nance done on schedule, 54 J00 (269)948-2064 / ,>r Sal, DESKS FOR SALE* 1 white, 1 black. 24* deep x 50" wide. Book shelf on back 10* deep x 16* tall with shelf 10* off desktop. Call (269)948-2081 after 3pm. 2 ATTENTION GREEN­ HOUSE ENTHUSIASTS: we have hundreds of plastic pots in various sizes and shapes, also misting sprin­ klers. Call (269)948-7921 to see for yourself, all offers considered!_________________ BERBER CARPET: Gor geous honey wheat, 50 yards, still on roll (bought, never used). New $600 - Sell $225. (517)204-0600_________ BIG SCREEN HITACHI Ul­ travision TV in excellent condition, wonderful pic­ ture, 46". If not home, leave a message & 1 will call you back, (269)367-4116. ' FOR SALE like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000.______________ QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. New mattress set. Cost $1,000 - sell $185 (517)626-7089______________ SEASONED FIREWOOD: $25 a face cord, (517)852­ 9072. cusations.” Gustafson said that there were “a lot of things that could be found out and read about that could contradict everything they’ve said.” Gastafson s defense attorney said Gus­ tafson is “battling epilepsy” and is disabled. Fisher asked Gustafson whether it was true that Gustafson had “abused crack co­ caine.” Gustafson admitted that he used co­ caine for four months, which “led to the break-up of my marriage.” • Fisher granted a request by Charles B. Parker, 38. of Hickory Corners, that he be re-sentenced for a conviction of uttering and publishing (falsifying a bank check and obtaining cash). Parker was sentenced to 24 to 168 months in prison last May. At the time of sentencing a probation officer, based on information given by a court clerk, asserted that Parker had been con­ victed of felony drunk driving in Kent County. Parker asserted during sentencing that the conviction was for drunk driving first offense, a misdemeanor. Parker’s at­ torney told Fisher last Thursday that Kent County court documents proved that Parker had only been convicted of misdemeanor drunk driving. Sentencing guidelines arc scored according to the severity of previous criminal offenses, so resentencing was granted on the basis that the guidelines were scored incorrectly because of the drunk driving conviction. Re-sentencing was set for March 13. • Gary Spicer, 28, of Hastings was ar­ raigned on charges of violating probation by failing to complete substance abuse treatment. Spicer was serving probation for a conviction of uttering and publishing (fal­ sifying bank checks). Spicer pleaded not guilty to the probation violation charge. A Feb. 27 hearing date was set. Spicer told Fisher he did not attend substance abuse meetings, required under the rules of his probation, because he gets cravings to in­ dulge in substance abuse when he attends the meetings. He said the support of his family keeps him healthy and he feels best around them. • Hastings resident Bruce A. DeVree Jr., 24, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years of probation for a January con­ viction of second degree home invasion. DeVree’s jail sentence will be suspended if he successfully completes probation. DeVree was also assessed a total of $1,770 in court fees and restitution. As part of his plea agreement, DeVree was to cooperate with police in their inves­ tigation of the incident for which he was convicted; there was some question in court -Thursday abdut whether DeVree had given police accurate mforfbation regarding the investigation. Defense attorney Michael McPhillips said he believed his client told the police the truth. McPhillips said there was plenty of time in the future to put concealed weapon, specifically a double­ edged knife. Dunn's attorney said Dunn has “some mental illness issues.” The attorney said Dunn “states to me that he wants to go get help.” McNeill said Dunn “has always been a manipulator. Mr. Dunn h«s been given nu­ merous opportunities and he’s wasted every one of them.” Fisher told Dunn. “I don’t think you’ve really reached a point where you’re ready to try to make changes. You haven’t even made an effort on probation.” • Brad A. Bennett, 31, of Hastings was arraigned on charges of cutting a telephone line and domestic violence. A not guilty plea was entered and a March 13 pre-trial set. • John M. Ulrich, 36, of Nashville was sentenced to four years probation and 12 months in jail for writing a bad check. Ul­ rich is to be a part of drug court once he leaves jail. He was also assessed $2,396 for costs and restitution. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Evans told Fisher “I have never seen some­ one spend so much time in prison for such minor offenses.” Fisher asked Ulrich, “what do you think a judge thinks when he secs a record cf 11 felonies and 13 misdemeanor convictions over a period of 20 years?” Ulrich told Fisher “I am sorry. I’ve had a substance abuse problem for years." Fisher said, “When I hear somebody like you say, ‘I’m sorry,’ it means about zero to me. You might as well save your breath." Fisher said that when Ulrich gets out of jail, he will “still have a cocaine addiction.” Ulrich is due to be sentenced for violat­ ing his parole. Fisher ordered that the Barry County sentence be served consecutively to the parole violation sentence, meaning Ul­ rich c^rnot get credit for time served at the same time for both crimes; instead, he must serve separate jail or prison time for each sentence. • Charles F. Hoffman, 18, of Bellevue was sentenced to 10 months in jail and three years of probation for receiving and concealing stolen property. Hoffman’s jail time will be suspended if he is successful on probation. As part of his probation, he is to participate in drug court. Hoffman told Fisher, “I’ve hit rock bottom.” Hoffman said “it took a lot of mistakes” to realize he wanted to head in a different direction. He said he is attending AA and Narcotics Anonymous meetings to deal with his sub­ stance abuse problem. “I'm willing to try anything 1 can.” he told Fisher. • A Feb. 20 pretrial was set for Nelson N. Smith, 36. of Hastings, who is accused of drunk driving, third offense, a felony. • A March 13 hearing date was set for Luke A. Rairigh, 24, of Nashville. Rairigh is charged with violating his probation on a conviction of selling marijuana. Rairigh is also facing a preliminary exam in Barry County District Court Feb. 28 on three counts of idling marijuana, second offense, and maintaining a drug house. Because the new charges involve a second offense, if convicted Rairigh will face double the usual penalty. Selling marijuana carries a maximum penalty of four years in prison. • Harold D. Marshall, 46, of Delton pleaded no contest to conspiring to main­ tain a methamphetamine lab and to pos­ sessing methamphetamine. Sentencing was set for Feb. 27. • Phillip H. Jacobson. 29. of Middleville was arraigned on charges of drunk driving causing serious injury, a five-year felony. A Feb. 27 pre-trial was set. • An April 14 trial date was set for Mi­ chael A. Fischer, 49, of Hastings, who is accused of home invasion, larceny in a building, and stalking. • Edward H. Marshall, 38, of Delton was put on one year of probation for a felony domestic violence conviction. Marshall’s sentence will be delayed for one year while he serves probation; sentencing was set for Feu. 12, 2004. • Kevin D. Slack. 39, of Shelbyville was arraigned on charges of possessing mari­ juana and possessing methamphetamine. A See COURT NEWS, page 19 Daughter arrested for embezzlement HASTINGS — A Hastings woman has been charged with embezzling several thou­ sand dollars from her father, who is residing in an area nursing home. Holly Holthof, 51, did not have legal guardianship and, according to the Hastings Po­ lice Department, w««s withdrawing funds from her father’s bank account for her own personal use. Nursing home authorities said Holthof failed to file the proper paperwork that would allow direct payment to the nursing home from her father’s account, which led to suspi­ cions the account was being misused. She was released on $5,000 bond. DeVree in jail if the judge deemed it neces­ sary. Judge Fisher told DeVree, “if you keep smoking pot and running around breaking the law, you’ll be in jail for the next six months.” • Joshua W. Lewis, 18, of Nashville was sentenced to one year of probation and two days of jail on a conviction of larceny in a building. Lewis was granted Holmes Youthful Trainee status, meaning if he is successful on probation his felony record will be expunged. • Shawn M. Fan, 30, of Hastings was put on probation for one year pending sentenc­ ing on a conviction of felony drunk driving. Farr is to participate in drug court during probation. Sentencing was set for Feb. 12, 2004. Farr is to observe a 2 ajn. *o 10 xm. curfew and attend two AA meetings a week. Charges of failing to report an accident and operating with a suspended or revoked license were dropped when Farr pleaded guilty to the drunk driving charge. Fisher told Fan that “fortunately no one got in­ jured or killed” when Farr drove while in­ toxicated. Fisher said Farr has “established long periods of sobriety ir. the past” and has a good chance of being successful at staying sober this time around. Fisher pointed out that Farr’s actions proved costly. “This one incident has cost you $10,000.” • An April 28 trial date was set for How­ ard P. Wymer, 43, of Hastings. Wymer is accused of accosting a child for immoral purposes and bribing or intimidating a wit­ ness. • A bench warrant was issued for the ar­ rest of Carl B. Desimone, 23, of Kalama­ zoo, who was due to be sentenced on a drug possession conviction. • A March 24 trial date was set for Jerrid S. Risk. 19. of Hastings. Risk is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct. He is alleged to have engaged in sexual penetration with a 15-ycar-old girl. He is also accused of being an habitual offender because he was convicted of larceny in a building in 2002. • Richard D. Reavis of Newton, N.C. was sentenced to a year a jail for carrying a concealed weapon and possessing metham­ phetamine. Newton was given credit for four months already served in jail. He is to psy $2,120 in court assessments; when those are paid off the balance of his iail sentence will be suspended. Newton’s li­ cense was also suspended for six months. Fisher said Reavis has had a substance abuse problem for the last 15 years. • James M. Dunn. 19, of Charlotte was Pair guilty in Caledonia Twp. murder CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP - Two people have pleaded guilty to second degree mur­ der in the shooting death of Carl Sheringlon at his home in Caledonia Townahip on Nov. 16,2002. Ryan Parrish, 22, of Allo, and Wendy Dye, 20, of Yellville, Ark., both face a penalty of up to life in prison. Parrish also pleaded guilty to felony possession of a firearm. The two will be sentenced at a later date. Ice shanty stolen on Thomapple Lake HASTINGS - Scott Snyder reported to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department that someone stole his ice shanty from Thomapple Lake Saturday, Feb. 15. The two-man structure was valued at $150. Domestic trouble leads to arrest HASTINGS - Hastings City Police responded to a domestic complaint at Sunday morning, Feb. 16, on South Jefferson Street Reports state that a 19-year-old woman struck Adam Philip Wilkins, 21, in the left ear, causing it to bleed. Police ran criminal checks, which revealed a warrant for Adam Wilkins from the Michigan State Police Hastings post for possession of marijuana. He was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. Bond was set at $500. Police stated in the report that the woman was the aggressor and they may seek a warrant for domestic violence at a later date. Injuries minor in 2-car accident HASTINGS - Two people sustained minor injuries in a two-car accident at 4:37 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, according to the Hasting police. Authorities said Jamie Lee Hayes, 20, Hastings, and her infant son. Hunter Ethan Hayes, were westbound on W. Clinton Street when William Vincent Sempf Jr., 20, dis­ regarded a stop sign at Market Street and struck Hayes’ vehicle Sempf reportedly told police, “I took my eyes off the road and did not see the sign * Neither victim was transported to the hospital. Sempf was cited in the accident. Man arrested after disturbance HASTINGS - Hastings City Police arerested a 21-year-old local man after respond­ ing to a call Cypress Drive Feb. 11 at approximately 5:45 p.m. of a man tearing up the residence. When police arrived, the suspect, Michael W. Odell, had left the residence. Twenty minutes later, however, police were called back, where according to reports, they could hear loud yelling. Odell, who was on probation and wasn’t supposed to be using drugs or alcohol, was placed under arrest. After being handcuffed, Odell attempted to run at one of the home’s residents and was taken to the floor and restrained by police. He suffered a split bottom lip. Odell was lodged at the Barry County Jail for probation violation. No bond was set. Pole barn bums in Hope Township HOPE TOWNSHIP - Firefighters from Delton responded to a fully involved pole bam fire Tuesday, Feb. 11, on Steven Road in Hope Township. Fuel tanks next to the pole bam were also involved. Departments from Hickory Cor­ ners and Orangeville also responded to the blaze. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 20. 2003 - Page 19 Wiselogle science scholarship announced at Lakewood High School l he family of Fred Wiselogle and his fa­ Patrick Welding is a complete loss after Monday s lire destroyed the shop on M­ 66 in Odessa Township. Four fire departments responded to the blaze Tanks of oxygen, propane and acetylene exploded sending billows of smoke that could be seen for miles. No one was injured but the vinyl siding on the nearby family home melted from the heat ther. Andrew Wisclogel. have announced a memorial science scholarship designed lo recognize and reward a Lakewood High School senior who has demonstrated apti­ tude. interest and achievement in the natu­ ral sciences and intends to pursue a bache­ lor of science degree. The scholarship is S2.(KHI disbursed in four annual payments of $500. The qualify­ ing senior will have displayed an interest and ability in the natural sciences and ex­ hibit daily behavior of high ethical stan­ dards and respect for fellow students. The applicant must also submit a paper of no more than three pages describing his or her interest in lhe natural sciences and imagining how he or she might apply that interest in a future career. The scholarship honors Andrew J. Wisclogel and Frederick Y. Wiselogle. both long-time residents of Lake Odessa and whose very different lives exemplified Fire destroys Lake 0 area welding, fabrication shop Patrick's Welding and Fabrication Shop located in Odessa Township on M-66 south of 1-96 was destroyed in a fire last Monday (Feb. 17) evening. There were no injuries, the cause of the fire is unknown and the In the course o* .w nre. several tanks of combustible gasses exploded. Sanderson said there were tanks of propane, oxygen and acetylene. The blast could be seen nearly a mile away and the smoke could be building was insured. According to Lake Odessa Fire Chief seen several miles away. Traffic on M-66 was closed by the Michigan State Police Ionia Post to allow for emergency vehicles. Traffic was also Jeff Sanderson, the fire began in the front of the shop, then spread to a storage area where the welding supplies were kept. A vehicle, a large amount *>f metal, welding equipment, tools and supplies were de­ stroyed. The incendiary materials and other chemicals at the shop fueled the fire and made it impossible for the firefighters to get it under control. The entire 6.250square-foot building was quickly engulfed in flames. Sanderson said a strong wind and the combustible material made the fire very- slowed down by those watching the fire. The Patrick home was 30 feet away from the shop and received some damage from the heat of the fire. The siding melted on the north side and some windows cracked. The Lake Odessa Fire Fighters were as­ sisted by Berlin-Orange. Sunfield and Ionia Department of Public Safety. The Lake­ wood Ambulance was on hand as a precau­ tion. PHOTO PROCESSING • QUALITY PRINTING COPIES Quality, Fast Service and GREAT PRICING! PRINT PLUS at J-Ad Graphics N of Hastings on M-43 on how they can help their children become better readers and more successful in school at a program March 5 at Central Elementary School. The program will be presented from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the school, located at 509 S. Broadway in Hastings. Presenting the program is Dr. Mary Bigler, an internationally known reading expert and humorist. Bigler is a professor of education at Eastern Michigan Univer­ sity in Ypsilanti. Her teaching experiences include 13 years at the K-12 level and 22 not guilty plea was entered and a Feb. 27 pre-trial was set. properly room at the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. ordered Io continue probation in BarryCounty and participate in a Calhoun County program involving daily monitor­ ing and reporting. Klon was convicted in January in Barry County of violating pro­ bation he was serving for receiving and concealing stolen property. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Evans said Klon "hasn't been able to follow the rules of society unless he’s under strict supervi­ sion.” Fisher told Klon “if you continue to have the same attitude you've had up until now. I’m going to pul you in prison." • Brian M. Morgan. 29. of Delton pleaded guilty to possessing marijuana, second offense, operating a vehicle without insurance and operating a vehicle without a valid license. Sentencing was set for March 13. Boyd said lhe fact thal other items alleg­ edly taken by Gabriel against Michigan Slate Police rules shows “a pattern of tak-. ing items from the Michigan Stale Police er’s consent." The gun had been taken lo the Hastings post by Thomas Dunn of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company after it was recovered by the Saginaw County Sheriff's Depart­ ment. The Hopkins and Allen Arms fiveshot revolver had been missing since a theft reported in 1989. "It had no collector’s value or monetary value to salvage, so I took it to the Hastings State Police post for destruction." Dunn testified. Dt. Sgt. Terry Klotz testified that when he was contacted by police investigators about lhe gun. found by Valori Gabriel, he checked the computerized report system and could find no record ot Gabriel rccciv ing a handcun for destruction on April 17. 2000. He testified Gabriel worked III hours that day and that Gabriel was the only per­ son working who was responsible tor the as president in 1961. Both Andy and Fred elected to spend their retirement years in Lake Odessa, at­ tracted by the gentle beauty of the area and the warmth of its residents. Father and son were fixtures around the village, respected for their integrity, their neighborly concern, and their commitment to making the com­ munity a better place for current and future generations. Donations to the scholarship fund may be made at Union Bank 933 Fourth Ave.. Lake Odessa. 448849. years as a university professor. Bigler holds lhe prestigious Distinguished Teaching Award from EMU and the Outstanding Faculty Award from the EMU Alumni As­ sociation. Bigler is well-known as a motivational speaker and consultant. She has keynoted conferences, programs and inservice meet­ ings throughout the U.S.. Canada, Africa and Europe. She has conducted hundreds of workshops on reading and writing for teachers, administrators and parents. She has also appeared on numerous radio and television programs. T T COURT NEWS, continued be involuntarily transferred to the defen­ dant." said Fisher «n his ruling lo grant dis­ missal of the charge. "Il seems to me that is the offense which fils whal alleged!) oc­ curred. 1 don't think the people can prove the defendant possessed it without the own­ tion in the field of chemistry . Fred was a member of the Board of Directors of the New > ork Academy of Sciences, serving Topic of talk is how to raise kids who read dangerous. Retired Michigan Stale Police Sergeant William Gabriel will not spend four years in prison for stealing a handgun from the Hastings post three years ago because the felony charge brought by the Michigan At­ torney General was dismissed earlier this month by Barry County Judge James Fisher. Fisher ruled that the felony larceny in a building charge could not be proven al irial because the prosecution would have to show that Gabriel look the gun without the owner’s consent or permission. Gabriel was bound over in October to appear in Barry County Circuit Court for Irial on the charge after a preliminary ex­ amination. “For larceny, the property has lo be­ taken without the consent ot the owner, but for larceny by conversion, the item has to .t new drug for the treatment of tuberculo­ sis. While at Squibb. Fred was also honored by the French government for his contribu­ Hopkins University in Baltimore. During World War II. he coordinated a nation-wide Parents will be given a number of ideas •... research program seeking new anti-malarial drugs and for his efforts received a Certifi­ cate of Merit from President Harry S. Tru­ man in 1946. He left academia for a posi­ tion in research at the E.R. Squibb pharma­ ceutical company in New Jersey where he once again was recognized by President Truman for leading a team that discovered the scientific advances in the 20th century. The following biographical information was prosided by Fred's' daughter. Betsy Haskins of Berthoud. Colo. Andrew lived from 1887 to 1974 and worked as a railroad ticket agent. Through the first half of the century , trains consti­ tuted the fastest, most reliable and most luxurious mode of cross-county transporta­ tion. As the person who arranged passage on the "magic carpet." Andrew, the ticket agent, occupied an important and prestig­ ious position. Among his many duties. Andy, as he was known to all. arranged train travel for Thomas Edison and Henry­ Ford and counted both as friends. Andy 's relationship with the latter icon was such that he once cajoled the famously irascible Mr. Ford out of a bright red convertible for his sons, when there were supposedly none to be found anywhere in the Midwest. Frederick Wiselogle. lhe grateful recipi­ ent of the convertible, lived from 1912 lo 2002. As a young man. he taught chemistry at the University of Michigan and Johns 2nd Annual Barry Expo Center and concealing them al his home." "This is not an isolated incident." Boyd On M-37 Between Middleville dr Hastings said. Valori Gabriel testified she also found Gabriel’s missing service badge and slate­ police identification, which he had previ­ ously reported missing. The Michigan Stale Police Official Or­ February 21-23, 2003 Friday 10-9; Saturday 10-9 & Sunday 10-5 ders contain a code of conduct thal states that property in the custody of an employee of the department, on or off duly, shall be secured, protected and disposed of. and The Home Show Event of the Year! "shall not be concerted for personal use un­ less the employee obtains proper permis­ sion." Gray testified that the other police equip­ ment found at Gabriel’s home was "an ex­ < orbitant" amount of department equipment. "You're making an awful big deal about this equipment." said Gibson. "What crime did he commit?" "Crime?" responded Gray. "1 don't be­ lieve there was a crime, but ethically, it’s not proper, no." Gibson pointed out that the Attorney General has chosen not to prosecute Gab­ riel for allegedly taking the police equip­ ment and said Thursday that the larceny­ charges was intended to punish Gabriel for those alleged offenses. "The court exercised judicial courage in the face of extreme adversity." Gibson said after lhe ruling Thursday, explaining that the adversity was "the repugnant nature of the alleged crime by a public official. These may be internal violations, but they are not crimes. This is what they did to pe­ nalize him." Boyd would not comment on whether the Attorney General’s Office will re-issue a misdemeanor charge of larceny by con­ version. Gabriel, w ho worked al the Hastings post for two years and retired in 2000 after 21 years with the department, was not present for the hearing. 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February 20. 2003 TK High School mural celebrates diversity then presented an overview of the wa\s in which the district recognizes diversity within the schools and community Mueller reminded the board that diversity is "not just skin color" and that the goal at TK was to celebrate differences. He thanked Considine at the high school gan. had painted the mural last year as part of a diversity project under the guidance ot John Considine. His sister had assisted vs ith the lettering of phrases from Nelson Mandela. Gandhi and Martin Luther King, which are part ot the mural. The mural has been watting tor a home since its completion last year. Middle School Principal Jerry Mueller by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapplc Kellogg Schools Superinten­ dent Kevin Konarska last week praised Seth and Melody Welton for their work on a diversity mural recently hung in the 1 hor­ napple Kellogg High School lobbs Seth Welton, a TK graduate who is cur­ rently studying al the University of Michi- and Brian Willshire al the middle school for working with students ir. this arena. Bowl-A-Thon will be March 1 We Welcome YOUR OPINION! is open to all ages. Every participant will receive a goodie bag. Door prizes will also be given out. Each bow ler collecting S100 or more in pledges will receive a T-shirt. In addition to traveling trophies, each member of the win­ ning team in each division will receive a S25 cash award. A grand prize of $500 in cash or two round-trip airplane tickets to anywhere within the U.S. will go to the bowler w ho collects the most money Those wanting to sign up for this year's event can call 1-8S8-89K-3001. The 2003 Big Brothers Big Sisters BowlA-Thon. called “Bowl for Kids' Sake." will be held Saturday. March 1. at Hastings Bow l. 203 E. Woodlawn. Teams will bowl at 1 p.m. and 3:45. Co­ organizer is Joe Booher. The Bowl-A-Thon posters ask “Joe Bowler" to join in raising funds for the BBBS program. The Bowl-AThon serves as the main source of revenue each year for Big Brothers Big Sisters. This will be the second year Barry County has held a Bowl-A-Thon. The event Compose your thoughts to be shared with the community, and send *To The Editor' at The Banner. Box 8, Hastings, Ml. Al the elementary level, students explore diversity through fairness and equality as part of their "Character Counts." He noted that the middle school had a "mix it up day" where students had to sit with others born in their birthday month. A peace pole will be planted this spring al the high school similar to thal now at Page. Also, both the high school and middle school diversity council students would be participating in a Racial Expressions" workshop in Grand Rapids Friday. Feb. 21. and had opportunities for training through the Kent Intermediate School District. Mueller reminded the board thal the need for English as a second language courses would continue lo increase in lhe district and would not just be for Spanish speaking students. "I think we will sec an increase in the need by students who arc Asian." he said. Other goals of the district were to work with the elderly in the area and foster de­ mocracy. Board member Dan Parker asked if the schools also were working with local churches to provide tolerance of different beliefs. Professional Grade Trucks to match any need! 2003 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab, 4x2,5 speed was S15.145 MILES per gallon 4x4 Crew Cab. Durama Diesel. Allison Transmission, Bucket Seats, CD/Cassette, OnStar. HD Trailering Pkg. was S46.153 Now $36,986* '/F WE DON'T HAVE IT. 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Mortgagee, dated July 18. 2001. and recorded on August 1.2001 in Uber Document 9 1064000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SIXTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE AND 05/100 dollars ($67,345 05). including interest at 7 875°O per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 PM. on March 6. 2003 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots 20 and 21 of Ottland Shores, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 51 except the East 20 feet of Lol 21. 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Mortgagee, dated April 27. 2001, and recorded on May 4. 2001 in Document #1059134 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED TEN AND 60/100 dol­ lars ($185,810.60), including interest at 9.300% per annum Under the power ot sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on March 6. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at Northwest comer. Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 10. Praineville Township. Barry County. Michigan. Thence East 23 Rods to the Point ot Beginning; Thence East 516 feet; Thence South 693 feet; Thence West 516 feet; Thence North the Point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accoidance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 30. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 Erie #200235365 Team G (2/20) 2003 GMC Sierra VMT us of www.drtlsbochmotors.com Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Team C Now $ 10,953 328 North Michigan Avenue LEGAL NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defauit has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry D. Miller, a single man (original mortgagors) to Equifirst Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 22. 2OG2. and recorded on April 5. 2002 in Liber Document 1077785 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc . Assignee by an assignment dated March 26. 2002. which was recorded on October 14. 2002. in Liber Document 1089403. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE AND 55/100 dollars ($70,763.55). including interest at 10.350% per annum Under lhe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m . on March 6. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The West 1/2 of Village Lots 78 and 79 of O.A. Phillip s Third Addition to the Village of Nasnville according to the recorded plat thereof Bany County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: January 30. 2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 File #200311417 Team X (2/20) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-02-27.pdf 639443b6f5518b4655aaa6bbf66717b5 PDF Text Text Barry SW sewer saga continues Farm preservation efforts under way Individual matmen preparing for Palace See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLIC LISRARY 121SCHURCH j; HASTINGS Ml 49Qio lib 3 ANNER Thursday, February 27, 2003 VOLUME 150, NO. 9 ______™_— Three new library sites to be studied NEWS BRIEFS Hastings to get $86,500 grant The City of Hastings will receive an $86,500 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Michi­ gan Economic Development Corpora­ tion. The grant money will be used to ex­ pand storm sewer along East State Street, according to a joint announce­ ment by State Senator Patty Birkholz and State Representative Gary Newell. The funds from the grant will be used to expand the storm sewer along East State Street, which runs along the north side of the Bliss Clearing Niagra Inc. manufacturing facility. The storm sewer is needed to correct a flooding problem in a portion of the building, which will permit the company to ex­ pand. Bliss Clearing Niagra has com­ mitted to the creation of 15 new jobs and expending S250 million in private investment for capital equipment “I am glad to see the MEDC has recognized the importance of this grant to the City of Hastings," Birkholz said. “With this grant, not only will the city be able to fix the flooding and sewer problem, but the grant will also generate more jobs and an expan­ sion of Bliss, Clearing, Niagra, Inc. Newell added, “This is a beneficial project for the City of Hastings, its residents and its work force. This im­ provement project shows the state's commitment to the community, and remedies the recurring flood and sewer problems. I’m pleased the MEDC saw the benefit of helping to fund this vital project.” Dinner theater has 2 more dates The Village Players of Middlevil­ le’s dinner theater production of the comedy-mystery “Occupation: Mur­ der” will continue for its last two nights this weekend at the Middle Villa Inn. The performance dates arc this Fri­ day and Saturday evening. Feb. 28 and March 1. Tickets arc $22.50 per person. Call 795-3640 to make reservations. Bowl-A-Thon will be March 1 The 2003 Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl-A-Thon. called “Bowl for Kids’ Sake,” will be held Saturday. March 1, at Hastings Bowl. 203 E. Woodlawn. Teams will bowl at 1 p.m. and 3:45. Co-organizer is Joe Booher. The Bowl-A-Thon posters ask “Joe Bowler” to join in raising funds for the BBBS program. The Bowl-A-Thon serves as the main source of revenue each year for Big Brothers Big Sisters. This will be the second year Barry County has held a Bowl-A-Thon. The event is open to all ages. Every par­ ticipant will receive a goodie bag. Door prizes will also be given out. Each bowler collecting $100 or more in pledges will receive a T-shirt. In addition to traveling trophies, each member of the winning team in each division will receive a $25 cash award. A grand prize of $500 in cash or two round-trip airplane tickets to anywhere within the U.S. will go to the bowler who collects the most money Those wanting to sign up for this year’s event can call 1-888-898-3001. More NEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE 50" by Dan Hermes Staff Writer A historic Woodland menu Beverly Rider brought the menu board from her grandmother Elsie Brock's res­ taurant "Ma Brock s' in Woodland to the antique appraisal in Freeport last Satur­ day. She said she thought the restaurant operated in the 1950s in the building just north of the post office. According to the menu, a roast beef dinner was 80c. drinks were 7e and an ice cream soda was 20c The menu board has ads for local busi­ nesses, including Herald Classic Druggist in Woodland and "Highlands Dairy Qual­ ity Product! Btautfer Bros, prop! Phone 2651 Hastings. Mich " Olen Rairigh, the antique appraiser at the Freeport Community Center, tcld the audience what to look for and wha’ to look out in antiques. Planning and Zoning gives Morgan support by David T. Young Editor Members of lhe Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission defended one of their own Monday night by passing two motions in support cf Chairman Clyde Morgan. The commission essentially was defending Morgan against attacks by Parks and Rec­ reation Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick that were published in a story in the Feb. 20 edition of the Banner. VanNortwick charged Morgan with a conflict of interest and called for his ouster from cither the Planning Commission or the Parks and Rec Board. He maintained that Morgan had done several things on behalf of Larry Henley, a former Charlton Park employee, including aiding him with a workers’ compensation claim against the county. Morgan is chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission and he is that panel’s representative on the Parks and Rec Board, which essentially oversees Charlton Park. Planning Commissioner James Kinney made both motions and Ron Gossman sec­ onded. The vote on both was 6-0, with William Stough absent. Joining Kinney and Gossman in voting in the affirmative were Jan McKcough. Jeff MacKcnzie. Morgan and James Alden. The first motion was "A vote of confidence was made for Clyde Morgan as the Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission’s representative on the Parks Commission." The second was “To send a copy of the (Planning and Zoning Commission meeting) minutes to the Parks Commission expressing our consternation to Mr. Jeff VanNortwick for his inflammatory, egregious and unfounded comments concerning Mr. Morgan as our Planning and Zoning representative on the Parks Commission. These comments arc best dealt with at the Parks Commission meetings and not in the local newspaper." VanNortwick actually sent his letter calling for Morgan’s ouster to Barry County Ad­ ministrator Michael Brown. He also sent a copy of his comments to the Banner. VanNortwick has been at odds with Morgan and Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Chairman Jeff MacKcnzie over the handling of Charlton Park matters in the past year. Director Dr. Peter Forsberg came under fire for his management of park affairs and for personal matters such as use of alcohol on park grounds where he had been liv­ ing. which eventually led to Forsberg’s resignation. VanNortwick said many allegations against Forsberg have come from Henley, whom he described as a disgruntled em­ ployee. A new director for Charlton Park is still being sought about five months after Fors­ berg stepped down. VanNortwick has claimed that MacKcnzie has stacked the Parks Commission with people sympathetic to his views and with three members of the Board of Commission­ ers — h self. Ken Neil and Clare Tripp, all of whom are paid per diems and mileage at taxpayers' expense. Se« PLANNING, page 2___________ ______________________ The continuing saga of where to build the city library continues. At Monday’s Hastings City Council meeting, the Downtown Development Authority requested a budget adjustment to allow the DDA Io team up with the Library­ Board to evaluate three potential alternate sites for the new library on the east side of the downtown area. The three sites in consideration are lhe old Department of Public Works Building, the Ace Lawn and Garden Center and Mama B's Ice Cream Parlor. This is in contrast with plans to build the new facility on East Mill Street near Jeffer­ son. which would necessitate closing a por­ tion of Mill. There has been opposition to such plans and the matter remains in court under appeal. DDA Chair Mark Fcldpausch asked the council to approve an $8,000 transfer of funds to pay for lhe evaluation. The council unanimously agreed. “The library is very interested in having us do this study." Fcldpausch said. “Our goal is to have a library built. It will be a good anchor for the cast side of town." Brenda Tecgardin. chair of the Library­ Board, echoed those sentiments. “I’d like to thank the DDA for all their support." Tecgardin said. "We’d like to get a library built." The study is scheduled to take eight weeks. Il will be done by Fishbeck. Thompson. Carr and Huber. In other business Monday evening, the City Council- • Accepted a bid of $262,000 to repair and paint the city's two elevated storage tanks from Standard Industrial Painting Inc. of Riverview. The next two closest bids were $365,500 from George Kountoupes Painting Company and $381,000 from L.C. United Painting Company. Work on the 300.000-gallon north tank will be completed between July 1 and Aug. 5, with the tank being out of service for a maximum of 45 days. Work on the 200,000-gallon south lank will be com­ pleted between Aug. 16 and Oct. 31. with the tank being out of service a maximum of 60 days. “The interiors need to be treated and re­ coated,” said City Manager Jeff Mansfield. “There arc a number of things they are go­ ing to do to the tanks." Repairs slated for both tanks include grout work, overflow pipe and weir box. fill pipe deflector plate, weld cathodic caps, cathodic couplings and clips, roof vents, splash pads, fixed ladder, patch plates and See COUNCIL, page 2 Walk for Warmth raises nearly$3,000 Splash and Flash greet Tony the Tiger at the last Saturday s Walk for Warmth. The 40 walkers raised nearly S3.000 to help Barry County residents with their win­ ter heating bills. “Flash and Splash" are Nancy and Leonard Lawrence. Under the “Tony" costume is Sheila Horrell of the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. Mulberry Fore annexation wins county approval by David T. Young Editor The annexation of lhe Mulberry Fore golf course and banquet facility from Cas­ tleton Township into the Village of Nash­ ville was approved with little comment or opposition Tuesday morning by lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners. A quiet public hearing took place at the County Board meeting. The only comments came from commissioners, co-owner Tad Davis and Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley. "Our board is on favor, we have no ob­ jection (to the annexation proposal). It will open a liquor license for Castleton Town­ ship." Cooley said. He added, however. "1 hope any future activity that needs approval (such as this) be done in a timely manner." he was refer­ ring to the fact that sewer and waler, the big reason for Mulberry Fore's annexation, already has been installed at lhe site. His comment was echoed by Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie, who said. “You can sec the sewer line’s already been run out there." Commissioner Wayne /Xdams said that example of putting the cart before the horse was not the fault of the County Board. “We acted on this as soon as it came to our attention." he said. Davis explained that early hookup was necessary for testing procedures and he as­ sured everyone that the business was not open while it was being done. Cooley persisted with the opinion that things should have been done more quickly. "This annexation should have taken place some time ago." he said. “Now the village (of Nashville) won’t receive any tax revenue for the banquet facility for 2002 (because approval came after Dec. 31)." Davis, who owns the facility with former Barry County Board Chairman Orvin Moore, said besides the banquet facility, a condominium will go in near !h»? site. The resolution to approve annexation was adopted on an 8-0 vote. In other business at their meeting Tues­ day morning, the Board of Commissioners: • Noted that interviews will be conducted next Monday for six people vying for ap­ pointment to two open seats on the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. The terms of Ron Gossman and James Kin­ ney arc expiring April 30 and both arc See MULBERRY FORE, page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 27. 2003 COUNCIL, from page I drain valves. Line Hems totaling $7,400 for .he appli­ cation of logos were not included in the award. The council decided to keep the tanks the existing color and to have the city’s name painted on them. • Adopted a resolution supporting a no­ tice of intent to apply for a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corpo­ ration to construct a public elevator to serv­ ice a retail dry gtK>ds store and a vacant re­ tail facility located downtown. The DDA will provide matching funds for $10,000 re­ quired for the grant application. • Decided to apply for an 80-20 match for road improvement money from the ‘South Pacific’ set this weekend Additional NEWS BRIEFS: Gun Lake tribe to visit 1st Friday David (D.K.) Sprague, tribal chair­ man of the Match-E-Be-Nash-ShcWish Band of Pottawatomi, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday program at noon March 7 at the Tho­ mas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. The focus of the program will be on the Gun Lake tribe's attempts to bring a casino to Bradley at U.S.-131. which is expected to have a great deal of im­ pact on Gun lake and Barry County. Sprague has served in the capacity of chairman since the tribe began the federal acknowledgment process in the spring of 1992. A graduate of Hopkins High School, he is a veteran of the U.S. Army and served six years of active duty and one tour in Viet­ nam. He had been employed at CSX railroad for 24 years as a conductor. Sprague has volunteered his serv­ ices to the Red Cross to assist in eight disasters worldwide. Since March 2000 he has been on leave to attend to tribal business. He has been active in the Native American community for many years. His leadership was instrumental in achieving federal acknowledgement status. Sprague represents the Michigan atlarge voting district. Appearing with him at the forum will be John Shagonaby of Allegan, executive director of the Match-E-BeNash-Shc-Wish Band of Pottawatomi. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each mont h at the Thomas Jefferson Hal!, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Trail Association to meet tonight The Thornapple Trail Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Feb. 27) at the Whispering Waters Campground on Irving Road in Rutland Township. For more information about the Thornapplc Trail Association and the Paul Henry Thornapplc Trail, check out the TTA web site at www.thomapplctrail.com or www.thomapplctrail.org. West Nile topic of talk March 1 An equine veterinary specialist will present ?. :dk this weekend on how fc, protect horses from the West Nile vi­ rus. Dr. John Bercnds of Michigan State University, a leading expert on the West Nile virus, will speak at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. According to Aaron Harris, presi­ dent of the Yankee Springs Trail Rid­ ers Association, the West Nile virus is of “extreme concern” to horse owners. “Last year a lot of horses in Michi­ gan were diagnosed with West Nile.” he said, including some in Barry County. Some horses died from the disease, he said. Bercnds* speech will take place dur­ ing the association’s annual meeting. At the annual meeting, Harris will give an update on the association’s trail maintenance efforts in the past and talk about future maintenance plans. The association was formed some six years ago to help maintain Yankee Springs horse trails, Harris said. The annual meeting is being held in part Io encourage people to join the organization and use the Yan­ kee Springs horse trails, he said. There arc currently some 80 mem­ bers in the riding association. Snacks and drinks will be provided at the meeting: attendance is free. Rogers and Hammerstrin’s musical “South Pacific” will be presented by Hastings High Schoo! students at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 27 and 28, and Saturday, March 1, at Central Auditorium in Hastings. The play is directed by Steve Bowen and Carrie Roe. Musical direc­ tor is Melissa Risk; choreographer is Karen Myers. Tickets in advance are $5 for students and senior citizens and $6 for adults; at the door they are $6 for students and senior citizens and $7 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at Felpausch, Bosley’s and all school dis­ trict buildings. Milk marketing workshop set Dairy producers interested in under­ standing how to manage price risk in lhe milk market can attend an educa­ tional workshop Thursday, March 13. in Nashville. The Milk Marketing Workshop, be­ ginning at 10 a.m. at Maple Valley Implement, will include presentations from MSU Extension agents and spe­ cialists about budgeting and determin­ ing production costs and the tools to use in creating production costs, as well as fitting in futures and options. Following the complimentary lunch, Charles Courtade, regional manager for Dairy Farmers of Amer­ ica. will discuss working with a bro­ ker, trading and taking a position, and Chris Wolf, MSU Extension agricul­ tural economics specialist, will discuss creating and implementing a market­ ing plan. Dairy farmer Steve Thelen will offer a producer's perspective on how his operation uses a marketing plan. There is no charge to attend the program, though participants should .register by March 7 by. calling Maple Valley Implement at 517-852-1910. For details about the program, con­ tact the Barry County MSU Extension office by calling 269-945-1388. Two blood drives set today, Monday Two Red Cross blood drives are planned for today in Hastings and next Monday in the Delton area. Today’s drive will be from noon to 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Wood­ lawn Avenue in Hastings. The drive Monday in Delton will be from 1 to 7 p.m. at the St. Ambrose Church. Red Cross officials say they antici­ pate a strong need for type O-negative blood after the holidays because blood supplies overall are getting danger­ ously low. They also say it’s a good idea for donors to roll up their sleeves four times a year. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. For more information or an appoint­ ment. call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Ducks Unlimited planning banquet The 23rd annual Thomapple Valley Ducks Unlimited Banquet is set for Saturday. March 8, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Live and silent auctions, raffles and some new games arc to be featured, according to a spokesperson.The ban­ quet also will feature 2002 Michigan Sponsor Print Artist of the year Clau­ dia Nielsen, a Greenville resident. She will have her art on display and will be available to sign unframed prints throughout the night. Prints by local artist Jeffrey Furrow will be given away at the end of the banquet. Ducks Unlimited in Michigan has completed 955 projects with 45,000 acres of habitat restored, enhanced and protected. Ducks Unlimited funds to­ taling S9.470.000 have made that pos­ sible. For ticket or event information, call Dave Bowers. 758-3062; Mik* Baker, 948-2920; or Jason Tietz. 945-2374. Tickets for the banquet must be fur­ nished in advance. 2005 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for Green Street and Cook Road. • Adopted a resolution for the city to join the Miss Dig Utility Location System. The system provided a single point of contact for contractors or others planning to dig in an area that would notify subsurface utility owners that work is being done. Utility owners would then come out and mark the areas to protect them from intrusion. “It takes responsibility off our people." said Hastings Mayoi Franklin Campbell. The program gives 48 hours notice to subsurface utility owners before digging can take place. First year membership would cost ap proximately $600. with following years es­ timated al half that cost. "We’ll have a better assurance program than we've had in the past.” Mansfield said. • Granted Lakeland Boalworks 708 square feel of additional space at lhe Hast­ ings Industrial Incubator. • Was told about the use of “lasars” by Police Chief Jerry Sarver in his monthly re­ port about officer training. The lasar is a form of stun gun that fires two “darts” into the target subject from a distance, rendering him or her incapacitated. “That would save litigation from shoot­ ing ’em. wouldn’t it?” quipped Campbell. • Received a report from City Clerk/Treasurcr Evcril Manshum about continuing work on the budget, year-ending June 30. He said he hopes department heads will have 2003-04 figures ready for review with the city manager sometime later this week. Manshum also reported his office will have condensed, easier to under­ stand financial statein* • *s this year. “We will always have a detailed backup Io the condensed versions.” Manshum said. • Gave Flextab lhe OK Io use the Fish Hatchery Park again tor its comnanv Dienic June 14 Tents and other setup will take place on June 13. • Agreed to allow Pennock Hospital to use Fish Hatchery Park for its Children’s Health and Safely Fair, slated for May 28. Spaghetti Dinner is a success The Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner Tuesday evening. Feb. 25. was hailed as a suc­ cess. Dinner chair Mike Hallifax (left) and Kiwanis President Steve Vales were kept busy cleaning and setting tables. The meal was served before the final regu­ lar season game for the Hastings High School basketball team, which lost to O-K Gold Conference foe Cedar Springs. Proceeds from the dinner will go to Kiwan.s community projects. MULBERRY FORE ANNEXATION, cont. from page 1 seeking reappointment. The other four can­ didates arc George F. Goodacrc. Serafin “Chuck" Nieves. Donald M. Wiggins and Michelle Skcdgell. The other Planning and Zcning Commis­ sion members whose terms arc not expiring before the end of the year a.c MacKcnzie. Chairman Clyde Morgan, Jan McKeough. James Alden and William Stough. • Agreed to dissolve the Allegan-Barry County regional Community Corrections Advisory Board to make way for having its own such board. Six Community Correc­ tions Board members also were appointed for the new local unit. Circuit Judge James Fisher told the County Board that the Allegan Ccunty Board of Commissioners planned to adopt a similar resolution today (Thursday) to separate lhe two counties. Fisher explained that the Advisory Board is responsible for jail-related programs apart from«probation. such as getting teach­ ers to come to the jails and setting up “cog­ nitive behavior” classes. The members on the Community Correc­ tions Advisory Board are Ron Heilman, whose appointment was approved Tuesday. Steve DeBoer, Fisher, Jerry Sarver, Gary Holman. Richard Shaw. Brian Shumway, Shane McNeill, David Tripp. Judy Brewer. Jeff Youngsma, David McIntyre. Allegan County Commission Chairman Jon Camp­ bell and Clare Tripp. • Approved a Community Development Block Grant of $22,500 to be paid Io con­ tractor Greg Stover to bring a house up to code in Barry County. The house owner, a single father of two girls, will repay a loan at zero percent inter­ est. Housing Administrator Cheryl Barth said, “He (the homeowner actually didn't ask for this help. 1 offered it.” • Approved the appointments of six members of the Agriculture Preservation Board, but noted one member still is needed. Appointed were Wayne Adams. Mark Hewitt and Paul Schuurmans to one-year terms; Tom Otto and George Cullers to two-year terms and Tom Guthrie to a threcyear term. Interviews wili be conducted in April to fill the seventh and final snt on the board. • Heard from Adams th’.. about five or six township supervisors have expressed concerns to lhe Central Services Committee about lack of sheriffs department road pa­ trol. Hr suggested a special committee be established to study the issue. MacKcnzie asked if it was true that there should be two and a half deputies per 1.000 residents because that would mean Barry County would need 140 officers. He was told that two and a half of any kind of po­ lice is recommended, and that Barry County actually meets that ratio with city and state police. Commissioner Don Nevins, a retired county deputy, said. “They (lhe supervi­ sors) arc concerned because of the stale budget cuts coming up and cutbacks in slate police.” MacKcnzie and Adams plan to further the discuss the possibility of starting such an ad hoc committee, but the chairman commented. “Aside from the need for more patrol. I feel very safe in this county." • Agreed to pay Global Computer Sup­ plies $824 to replace a printer in the prose­ cutor’s office. • Approved payment of $1,972.84 from the drug forfeiture fund for new furniture for lhe new assistant prosecutor. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandra James said. "We have to have an efficient work station and there's nothing to put in there.” • Agreed to pay Bcckcring Advisor In­ corporated $4,790 and Delta Electric $1,826. for a total of $6,616. from the di­ verted felons fund to remodel district court office:. Commissioner Clare Tripp, chairwoman of the Finance Committee, said. “The origi­ nal. unofficial quote was around $12,000, so this was a pleasant surprise." • Approved payment of $743 to West Michigan Tree Service for root fertilization for eight white birches and one maple tree to be planted on the courthouse lawn. • Approved lhe appointment of Steve Esscling Io the Brownfield Redevelopment Board Io complete full membership. That board is meeting this afternoon (Thursday at 3 p.m.). • Absorbed criticism from local watch­ dog Ward Weiler, wno in the “public com­ ment" part of the meeting, look commis­ sioners to task again for approving con­ struction on the Commission on Aging building and new Health Department facil­ ity at lhe corner of West Woodlawn Ave­ nue and North Broadway. Weiler said the project is being paid for :ountywidc out of the revolving (delin­ quent) lax fund, but the City of Hastings isn't paying for any of the work. MacKcnzie replied. “I’m not sure the ci­ ty’s contributing nothing; it’s from who­ ever didn’t pay taxes in a timely manner... it’s everybody’s money. “We did get an attorney’s opinion. We did everything we could to resolve the question." Weiler then charged. “You went Io your attorney, but you didn’t go to the people... The umbrella and revolving tax fund should have stayed where they arc." County Administrator Michael Brown told Weiler. “Taxes were not raised for construction of this needed (health depart­ ment) building.” MacKcnzie wrapped up the debate with. “1 guess your opinion is as good as anyone elsc’s. But I'm confident that everything was done in a .egal and proper manner.” State Treasury Dept, will oversee sewer audit by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Michigan Department of Treasury will oversee an audit of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority lo determine whether any funds collected to pay off the sewer syst -m were used for pur­ poses other than debt retirement. Terry Stanton of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Treasury said his department de­ cided to oversee the audit after separate meetings with “concerned citizens” and members of the sewer authority board. The meetings look place in Lansing Feb. 13 with members of the public and Feb. 14 with members of lhe sewer authority board. The Treasury Department was asked to intervene in the sewer system’s financial situation at the request of Delton resident Wes Knollenberg. Knollenberg said at the time of his request in late November that he was unsatisfied with a resolution passed by the sewer authority board to conduct an audit of sewer system finances for ’he fiscal years ending in March of 2001 and 2002. Knollenberg said he wanted an audit dating back to 1990. when the sewer system was started. The sewer authority had previously authorized an audit dating back to lhe be­ ginning of sewer system assessments, but Knollenberg was unsure whether the reso­ lution approving the limited audit meant there would be no full-scale audit. In subsequent months after the resolution was passed the sewer authority contracted with accounting firm Plante & Moran to conduct an audit of sewer authority funds. The original audit proposed by Plante & Moran was not extensive enough, accord­ ing Io Authority Board member Rebecca Gray. The authority asked Plante and Mo­ ran to expand the audit to include such things as a projection of debt retirement PLANNING continued from page 1 The County Board s Development Com­ mittee plans to meet al 9 a m. Monday to discuss the appointment of two members. The terms of Kinney, of Woodland Town­ ship. and Gossman. of Baltimore Town­ ship. expire April 30 and both have applied for reappointment. The other lour appli­ cants arc George F. Goodacrc of Rutland Township. Serafin “Chuck” Nieves of Barry Township. Donald M. Wiggins of Castleton Township and Michelle Skcdgell of the City of Hastings. costs up until the $12 million in bonds bor­ rowed to finance the sewer system debt arc due to be paid off. The original audit was going to cost the authority some $7,000. Gray said. The ex­ panded audit will cost up to $13,000. Stanton said that after the Lansing meet­ ings with the Treasury Department. Treas­ ury officials informed the authority that when use of debt retirement funds arc in question, the Treasury Department has the option of using one of its auditors Io con­ duct an audit, assigning an outside auditor or approving an existing audit. Since the authority had already con­ tracted with Plante & Moran, Stanton said, the Treasury Department decided to look at the parameters of the audit as outlined by Plante & Moran and determine whether those parameters would be sufficient Io es­ tablish whether debt retirement funds had been used during the lime the sewer system has been in operation for things other than debt retirement. Stanton said the Treasury Department has looked at the Plante & Moran parame­ ters and “determined that the audit will be sufficient with some minor modifications." Plante and Moran has been ordered to go ahead with the audit and report its findings to the Treasury Department. At the sewer authority’s regu!ar meeting Feb. 24. the authority board passed a mo­ tion that said the board will fully cooperate with the state in regards to the audit. Gray said. Concerned users of the sewer system have been expressing worry for a number of years about whether debt retirement funds have been spent for maintenance and repairs of the sewer system, which has functioned poorly since it was built. Discharge from the plant has not met state pollution standards, and the plant has been operating w ithout a permit for a num­ ber of years. Those concerned about the use of debt retirement money fear they will be hit with additional assessments to pay off the sewer debt if the money is used elsewhere. An audit by CPA Karl Drake indicated in 2000 that $1.7 million of debt retirement funds had been used for other purposes, but Drake later changed his audit report, staling that there had been no misspending of the $1.7 million in funds. Drake said at the time that he thought sewer assessments col­ lected prior to the issuance of the $12 mil­ lion in bonds were supposed to be used for See AUDIT, continued page 20 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 27. 2003 - Page 3 Farm preservationists take steps to implement program by Ruth Zachan NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Staff Writer People interested in farm land preserva­ tion attended a conference at Pierce Insti­ tute Feb. 18 to update themselves on the latest developments, and to consider new directions to be taken to implement the pro­ gram. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners approved a Farmland Preservation ordinance last December, opening the door to establish a program to put farm land into permanent preservation in Barry County. Dennis Pennington, who works for the MSU Extension Service, reviewed the pro­ posed farm program. In his work he spends much of his time in agricultural activities, and he has been involved in helping to es­ tablish the agricultural preservation pro­ gram in Barry County. His presentation included review of the ordinance, elements of the process to be es­ tablished for both township and county, concepts surrounding various points estab­ lished in the program, consideration of funding mechanisms and suggestions for the next steps. Throughout his presentation, Pennington explained how the process would work for an applicant who would be awarded points for a parcel with certain features, and the reasoning behind the system. Up 100 points could result for an application. Highest quality soils, larger parcels, agri­ cultural.productivity based on farm income and others would cam points, used to rank applications. "We want to save large parcels of land." Saving it where it will not be subject to de­ velopment pressure is key. "Where the pressure is great enough, we're just not going to be able to protect land. If we did it would cost a large magni­ tude more," Pennington explained. The idea is not to spend the money where there is the highest development pressure and to save those which are under some pressure, but also not to focus on ar­ eas where development is less likely to oc­ cur at present. One of the problems remaining to be solved is to determine what development pressures actually exist for a given area. Pennington explained, "We used address permits to determine how much pressure there is. If you live in the township with the second highest number of permits..." the applicant would get the greatest points al­ lowed for that category. "A program goal is to protect as much farmland as possible," Pennington said. Re­ lated to this, is the goal is to protect blocks of land made up of many parcels which arc protected. Therefore applicants whose land is adjacent to preserved land are given in­ centive points. Points would be given for location adja­ cent to a block of land protected from de­ velopment. Protected lands include other kinds of permanent casements established by donation, such as protected State owned lands, conservation easements, the PAI 16 program, private farm casements, etc. A parcel in an Agriculturally zoned district would be awarded points. "If you're close to sewer and water, that might be the most logical place to encour­ age residential development. If you arc within a mile, you get 0 points." Farms from one to three miles from a public sys­ tem would get 8 points, or 10 points if 3-5 miles from the system. However, the pro­ gram eliminates sewer and water transmis­ sion lines from consideration. Only opera­ tional sewer and water systems are used to rate the parcel. Pennington said, “We want to protect land where the landowners are being good environmental stewards. We don't want to protect land that has washouts because you're not keeping the grass waterways up." Unique environmental characteristics like a scenic byway, or a historic feature like a centennial farm could count for extra points for the application. A points based appraisal method was se­ lected for the program, rather than a tradi­ tional appraisal, because it takes less time, and with similar results. Essentially, the market value of the par­ cel is compared with the agricultural value, with the difference resulting in the develop­ ment potential or value. The appraisal identifies many factors which relate to the value of the property in the general area where it is situated, with values assigned to these factors. Develop­ ment potential is determined by these fac­ tors. The factors would result in a market value if the property were sold for develop­ ment. If the area average sales value, is higher than the county benchmark value, a market adjustment to the value of the applicant's land would be considered. If less than the county benchmark value, then no adjust­ ment would be made. Road frontage would also add to the value of the land, and a market value ad­ justment would be made. The easement offer for a per acreage amount would result in a payment to the farmer for the easement, in which the land would be legally committed to agriculture into perpetuity. Townships with their own planning and zoning must pass a resolution to enable their land owners to apply to be part of the PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWN­ SHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map will be held on Wednesday, March 19. 2003, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following. 1. The proposed amendment of the Prainevilte Townshp Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new Article X provioing for Open Space Preservation Developments in accordance with the requirements of Public Act 177 of 2001 This provision pro­ vides a development option for land owners within the “R-1.’ “R-2," and "A" zoning districts. This Article sets forth extensive regulations regulating land development under an Open Space Preservation Development, which form of development would, in general, allow the clustenng of residential units on a portion of lhe prop­ erty provided that 50% or more of the land is preserved in permanent open space. 2. The proposed redesignation ot Article X of the Prainevilte Township Zoning Ordinance entitled -ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT as Article XI and Discussion groups broke out to discuss related topics, such as this one led by Wes Knollenberg. center and recorded by Dave Dorn, which listed the anticipated benefits resulting county-wide if the program is established. Sections 8.0 through 8.9 therein as. respectively. Sections 9 0 through 9.9. In addi­ tion. the reference in Section 8 4 to "Section 8 5’ is proposed to be changed to ."Section 9.5." 3. The proposed amendment of Section 9 6C of the Prainevilte Township Zoning Ordinance so as to make violation of the Ordinance as a municipal civil infraction and to set minimum and maximum fines for such violations. 4. The proposed amendment of Section 4.19C.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to provide that a home occupation must be conducted entirely within the dwelling. 5. The proposed amendment of Section 4 19.C.2 of the PrainevHle Township Zoning Ordinance limiting the area of a home occupation. 6. The proposed amendment of Section 4.19.C.7 of the PrairieviHe Township Zonmg Ordinance pertaining to storage of articles or materials used in connection with a home occupation is proposed to be repealed. 7. The proposed amendment of Section 4.19D.3 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance to be amended so as to specifically refer to identification of the dwelling to be used In connection with the home occupation. 8. The proposed amendment of the first paragraph of Section 4.24 of the PrameviUe Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the measurement of the front yard of a lot having water frontage. 9. The proposed amendment of Section 4.20 of the Prainevilte Township Zoning Ordinance so as to set forth extensive regulations pertaining to the establishment of residential accessory buildings. 10. The proposed amendment of Section 3.0J of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance setting forth the meaning of the terms "adjoining lots and parcels* and ‘contiguous lots and parcels * 11. The proposed amendment of Section 3.12 of the Prainevilte Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of "Accessory Building.* 12. The proposed amendment of Section 4.3 of the Prainevilte Township Zoning People interested in Farmland Preservation attended a conference held at Pierce Institute Feb. 18 where they gave input into the next likely steps to implement a PDR program in Barry County. program. The preservation of a farm must not conflict with their master plans. Funding: The federal and state programs will put up pan of the funding, providing the Counties and local private sources can match the amounts. Having the program in place is a must to be eligible for the federal or slate funding. Private fund-raisers or farmer donations could contribute to the match. The matching funds could come from private grants or could be donated in the form of land value by lhe farmer. A town­ ship could contribute money to the match. Any creative combination could result in points for the farmer making an applica­ tion, Pennington said. The next step locally will be to find funding to make up the matching portion of the program. Pennington said the Federal Farm Bill has passed, to make $55 million available to the states, which requires a 50 percent local match. The federal program is to expand with a significant increase in funding, to $100 mil­ lion. then to $110 and then to $125 million, as the years progress through 2007. The money has been appropriated. However the money goes through the Office of Manage­ ment and Budget. Money for conservation programs and for farmland protection has not been released by lhe OMB. This is ex­ pected to happen sometime this spring, he said. Il is hoped that about $15 million of that will come to Michigan in the first round. Five counties are eligible to apply. Pen­ nington said. "I think we have a pretty good chance of getting a decent amount of money." "But we've got to have our local match figured out and we've got to have the pro­ gram in place. We have to have a round of applications." The ag board must be in place before applications arc accepted. The ag board will be appointed and subordinate to the County Board of Commissioners. If the feds pul in part, and the state puts in part, "you really reduce lhe total amount that will go into the program. But you have to have your ducks in a row to make all that happen." The state’s only funding at present is coming from the PAI 16 buyouts, not a sig­ nificant amount. These funds are to go to the State Ag Preserve Board. Pennington said. "They will determine how it gets split slate wide." he said." The state was preserving some farms with those funds, but will not do any more, he explained. PA 262 requires local gov­ ernments pass their own programs. He said if one farm in Barry County was preserved, it could demonstrate lhe success of lhe program, a point from which it could move forward. He said Barry County had received a lot of respect from all around lhe stale for what it has accomplished. "I think we are poised to do very well in the future." Local matching could come from a variety of sources, "and that is up to us." Penning­ ton said. That first round of funding and matching funds might require a fund raiser, one resi­ dent said. He wanted a goal to start work­ ing toward. Pennington said a figure could not be determined until the applications were turned in. Next steps: Pennington said the program might set some pteservation goals, a spe­ cific number of acres and a timeline, for ex­ ample. > » The County master plan is being redevel­ oped to include farm preservation sections. A voluntary transfer of development rights program could be discussed during that process, he said. Two townships in the state have done this without stale enabling legis­ lation, already Pennington pointed out. “Downside Up.” a video was presented. It is a story of a community in North Ad­ ams, Massachusetts which turned around a failing economy by pulling together with a common goal. The town established an am­ bitious arts facility io stimulate tourism, where a major industry had previously failed. The motivational video offered ideas for similar long-term efforts in other towns like theirs. It was pointed out that Barry County has a head start on beginning such ambitious projects, because it has not lost its indus­ trial base. In addition Hastings is positioned between four major metropolitan areas from which to draw tourism into the count;* if it creates a major feature or attraction. Jack Bender facilitated discussion. Bender has been active in the Vision 20/20 group of interested citizens which met in May of last year. The overall group was en­ visioning what features it would like to in­ tegrate into the Barry County community by the year 2020. The group operated within a consensus model. Bender is also a retired teacher, and is writing a book on or­ ganizational development. Several Vision 20/20 action teams arc actively working on various futuring pro­ jects throughout the county. Bender said Dixie Manchum. Jim McManus. Jim Rho­ des and Maggie Co’cman, Terry Swisher and himself formed a comprehensive action team which helps facilitate events where the future of the county can be positively affected. The future of farms was just such an event. Bender said. Workshop session: Four break out group discussions were organized for the purpose of envisioning future aspects of a PDR pro­ gram in the county. The groups were encouraged to adopt an attitude that a whole range of opinions had valuable points to offer while discussing a particular topic. When one position domi­ nates. the opportunity for balance which emerges from polarity positions is lost, he said. One barrier to accomplishing community change is fear and grieving on a local level over what might be lost. Of course change will occur whether or not decisions arc made or risks taken. Four general groups were formed, which discussed topics suggested by audience members. The group discussing the community See PRESERVATION, page 11 Ordinance so as to provide for and regulate solely temporary buildings for non­ residentiaI use. 13. The proposed amendment of Section 4.4 al the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to regulation of temporary occupancy of recreational vehi­ cles and tents. 14. The proposed amendment of Section 4.5 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to outdoor storage of recreational vehicles and tents. 15. The proposed amendment of Section 6.0.B.2 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to allowance of accessory buildings and accessory uses in the ’R-1" Single Family Low Density Residential zoning classification. . 16. The pcopdsoo amendment of-Section 6.6.B2 and 6.6.83 of the PraMevMe Townshp Zoning Ordnance pertaining Io allowing single family dweHPgs and accessory buildings and uses m the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification. 17. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1 of the Prairieville Townchip Zoning Ordinance so as to add a definitions of -Lot/Parcel-Vacant' 18. The proposed amendment of Section 422 ol Vie Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to regulation ol yard encroachments. 18. The proposed amendment to Section 6 2.B ol the Prainevilte Township Zoning Ordinance so as to make specific provision. 20. The proposed amendment ol Section 6.3.B.1 * at the PrameviUe Township Zoning Ordinance so as to make provision ci tor accessory buildings and uses In the "R5" Mobile Home Parks Residential zoning classification. 21. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6.B.4.I ol the PrairieviHe Township Zoning Ordinance so as to alow rural home occupations as a special land use P the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification and to set forth extensive regulations regarding the same 22. The proposed amendment ol Section 4.33 ol the PrairievMe Township Zoning Ordinance so as to set forth extensive regulations with respect to the establish­ ment and maintenance of private roads 23. The proposed amendment of Section 4.34 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to regulating divisions ol land 24. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1 ul the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add or amend definitions of -Driveway- -Private Road." lot Arae.- -Road Frontage,- -Boel House," tot Comer- and "Lot-Through ■ 25. The proposed amendment of Section 4.13 ol me Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to make private roads subject to site plan review. 26. The proposed amendment of Section 4.38 ol the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to maximum lot depth. 27. The proposed amendment of 6.0.C.4 and e.l.C.4 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so es to add minimum road frontage requirements tor lots in the "R-1- and -R-2" zoning districts. 28 The proposed amendment of Section 6.5.F of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a minimum road frontage requirements lor lots P the T zoning classification 29. The proposed amendment of Sect-on 6.6.C.4 of the PrairieviHe Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a minimum road frontage requirement lor lots In the 'A' zoning classification 30. The proposed amendment of Section 4 18.M of the Pralrievifia Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add provision that rural home occupation signs shall be gov­ erned by Section 6.6.B.4.I of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance 31. The proposed repeal ol Section 3.1.36 of the PrairieviHe Township Zoning Ordinance defining "Frontage.32. The proposed repeal of Section 4.36 d the Prainevilte Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to setback from private road intersecting a lot. 33. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission at the Public Hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance end Map and the Township Land Use Master Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined et the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any reasonable time from end after the first publi­ cation ol this Notice until and including the time of pubic hearing and may be further examined at the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Townshp Board reserve the right to make changes In the above mentioned proposed amendments al or following the public hearing. All interested parties are invited to be present to participate in discussion on the mat­ ter. Prairieville Townshp will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers lor the heanng impaired ano audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered al the hearing, to mdivpuats with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days' notice lo the Prairieville Townshp Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the PrairieviHe Township Clerk at the address or tele­ phone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Nichols, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Dolton, Ml 49046 (2691 623-2664 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 27. 2003 Parks Board story was only amusing To the editor: ...from Our Readers Is Charlton Park only a political pawn? To the editor: Your story concerning Charlton Park and the current membership and activities of the Parks and Recreation Commission was deeply disturbing. It seems like one of the county's most valuable assets has become a pawn in some son of political game. Speaking as a sevenyear member and former chair of the Parks and Rec Commission, I have some ques­ tions and suggestions. Why is it necessary, or preferable, to have three County Commissioners, plus three people appointed to or hired for other county responsibilities on this imponant board? Previously it had been the policy to appoint people with a vital interest in his­ tory. recreation and the Irving Charlton be­ quest to the board. People like Rose Cook, Esther Walton. Alice Boucher, Kevin Woods, Tom Ncithamer and many others served the county well and helped enhance the attractiveness and value of the park. Aren’t there similar people around today, who would devote their talents and energies to improving Charlton Park, Village and Museum? Surely there must be. Speaking from bitter experience, I can say unequivocally, that it’s a mistake to have the Planning and Zoning Chairman on the Park Board. I once occupied both chairs simultaneously and had to relinquish one in order to avoid the appearance of conflict of interest. I’d suggest that Mr. Morgan might find himself in a similar situation and that he might consider resignation from one of the boards. Unless absolute control is the object, it might also be inadvisable for the chairman of the County Board of Commissioners to occupy one of the seats on the Parks and Recreation Board. I’m aware that legally three members of the County Commission can be appointed to the Parks and Rec Board. I only question the advisability of adding meetings and re­ sponsibilities to already busy schedules. Two sl^’s filled by people whose sole in­ terr" e smooth operation and increas­ ing -...veness of Chariton Park might better serve the long term interests of county residents. I appreciate the forum provided by “Let­ ters to the Editor” and this opportunity to express my concern and to suggest some possible solutions to a very real problem. Without a devoted director and non-political board, this unmatched county asset will deteriorate, and that should not happen. Kensinger Jones, Hastings Let developer pay for sewer To the editor: 1 would like to express an opinion for all Carlton Township residents who do not want the township to have to take care of a private sewer system being proposed at 3597 Notih M-43 Highway, where condos arc planned. The current township supervisor. Brad Carpenter, is in favor of spending our tax­ payers’ money for it. But if you don’t like this, show up at the Carlton Township meeting at 7 p.m. Mon­ day, March 17, and tell him. Let the condo project people take care of their own on pri­ vate land. Let the builder take care of it. The townsnip will lose money on the deal. I don’t want my tax money paying for it unless they are going to pay for mine, too. Eldon Shellenbarger, Hastings I read with amusement your Feb. 20 Banner article “Parks Board member's ouster demanded.” It would appear that the Barry County­ Parks & Recreation Commission has a “disgruntled” commissioner! It must have been a slow news day for your publication to take an inaccurate, inflammatory letter, which expresses only one man's opinion, and turn it into a full-fledged article, with­ out seeking comment from all the accused parties or other Parks Commissioners. Clyde Morgan is a dedicated public offi­ cial who wants to do what is right. Larry Henley sought Morgan's help after he real­ ized that the former director and his ex-girl friend/associale director were bad-mouthing and harassing him. There are many things that have happened at Charlton Park in the last two years, the least of which is LarryHenley's workers’ compensation claim. I'm talking about nepotism, sexual harassment charges, another workers’ comp lawsuit, and non-adherence to state, county and local building codes and ordinances, among other things. Before I address Jeff Van Nortwick's complaints about Clyde Morgan's friend­ ship with Larry. I would like to say that Van Nortwick has never even spoken to Larry Henley, so how can he base his opin­ ion without knowing all the facts? Yes, Clyde Morgan was there when Larry went to collect his things. When Larry was placed off work, his possessions were locked up. Lory's lawyer had to intervene for him to get his things. Larry asked Mor­ gan to be there, because he knew he would have trouble with lhe interim director. Ken Neil, another Parks Commissioner, was there, also, but I don’t sec any reference to him in Van Nortwick's letter. (Note: the commission won't reimburse Larry for his personal items that were lost, stolen or damaged, yet they gave the interim direc­ tor's spouse a 1960s era Willys jeep, which has a potential worth of thousands of dol­ lars.) Clyde Morgan did not testify at Larry's workers’ comp hearing. The case was set­ tled out of court, so there was no need for anyone's testimony. Another former Parks Commissioner was available to testify, but Van Nortwick doesn't mention him. How­ ever those people were subpoenaed, and would have had to testify if called on, whether they wanted to or not. The entire Parks Commission itself could have been subpoenaed. And finally, when we moved out of Charlton Park housing. Larry requested again that Clyde Morgan be there as a rep­ resentative of the Parks Commission. Any commissioner, including Van Nortwick. would have sufficed. Morgan came to the house in the late af­ ternoon. when we were done, and we per­ sonally walked him through the house and grounds, as well as took pictures. Our thinking was that the director would sa* we left the premises in a mess, and we wanted a Parks Commissioner there to sec that we didn't. Also, as residents on park grounds, we were allowed to use the dumpster for our garbage, as did anyone else living on the premises, including the director. I would like to know why Van Nortwick believes that Morgan's friendship with Larry Henley is detrimental to the Parks Commission. Larry has no! worked at Charlton Park for over a year, and it is ir­ relevant that Morgan is Larry Henley's friend. I've heard that Van Nortwick is a friend of the former director. By his own reasoning, then, he should resign from the Parks Commission. Jeff Van Nortwick has continually complained about members of ’he Parks Commission, and I would sug­ gest that maybe he should be removed for his actions, instead of Clyde Morgan. I say to the Parks Commission: “Slop focusing on Clyde Morgan and Larry Henley and start focusing on running the park they way it should be run. This cannot be done properly with all the backstabbing and infighting going on at the commission level. I also encourage any concerned taxpayers to take advantage of the Freedom of Information Act, and request the financial records of the Welcome Center grant, as well as other financial records; af­ ter all, the taxpayer is the one footing the bills. The leadership and management of Charl­ ton Park have been severely lacking in re­ cent years. This commission has the chance to hire a new director, someone with the experience and expertise to run the facility competently. I hope they take this respon­ sibility seriously and screen the applicants better than they did when they hired the last director. Historic Charlton Park, in the right hands, could become a world-class recrea­ tional and educational resource, but until that happens. I will certainly urge the tax­ payers to vole “no” when the time comes to renew Charlton Park's millage. Marianne Henley, Network Administrator. Bradford-White Corp.. Middleville Editor's Note: As duly reported in the Feb. 20 Banner. Barry County Administra­ tor Michael Brown and Clyde Morgan were contacted before the story was published, yet they did not return the phone calls. Thornapple Manor deserves praise Deer editor: I would like to add my congratulations to Thornapplc Manor for outstanding work to achieve a “no citations’’ in the recent evalu­ ation. Reading the Hastings Banner article of Feb. 13 about the Thornapplc Manor accomplishments caused me to think back several years. During the 1950s, I spent eight years as Rutland Township supervisor. At that time the Board of Supervisors had most of lhe duties of our current county commission­ ers. We had lhe responsibility to view and experience lhe needs and workings of the “County Farm” (which was a working farm where people from Barry County who had no other place to live could be taken care of). During that time there was a great need for a new building and a different type of operation, so lhe members of the Board of Supervisors and the County Social Welfare commission with Director Margery Dryer, all worked very hard throughout the county to gel a millage passed that approved S700j000 for construction. The new Thornapplc Valley Home and Medical Care Facility, which later became Thornapplc Manor, was erected in 1957­ 1958. I believe I am the only member of that County Board of Supervisors still living today. In the last few months I have had two occasions to be a patient of Thornapplc Manor for rehabilitation after surgery. I am speaking first hand when I say what an out­ standing. caring staff and well run facility we have in our county. Howard J. Ferris, Hastings Jim Carr offers the Know Your Legislators: Write Us A Letter$ mere s the rules ' - best choice To the editor: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be pnnted legibly or typed, double-spaced. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, Phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-8221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District. (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, Lansing, Mich. 48909. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. inion: Reponses to our weekly question. It has been said that where we stand is not as important as where we’re going. Rutland Township stands directly in the path of the stream of humanity flowing from Grand Rapids. Where we’re going depends upon our leadership, which makes Jim Carr the best choice for supervisor. He has the background, experience and the major advantage of already being up to speed on what’s happening in our township at the moment - the master plan update, sewer expansion and a host of olher chal­ lenges. Carr has had years of township experi­ ence and is currently Rutland’s Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator (responsibilities he will relinquish if elect­ ed). He is very knowledgeable about local ordinances and their ramifications but has a “down home” approach that accomplishes what's necessary without being abrasive. When we vote Tuesday. March 11, it’s vital that we elect the candidate best suited to be Rutland Township Supervisor - Jim Carr. Dorothy Hint, Hastings Lawmakers take pay cuts? Governor Jennifer Granholm has pledged to cut her salary as one way to help with state budget troubles. She is asking the members of the stale house and senate to do the same. Republicans are accusing her of grandstanding. What do you think? Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 pubhsbea by Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Giaphic* Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs PrewJant Frederic Jacoba Vice PreMNnt Steven Jacobs Sacrutary.'Ireaaixar • NEWSROOM • David T 'rtxjng (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Elena Gormley Irving Township “I don't think Gover­ nor Grandholm is grand­ standing. I think she is trying to set an example for all of us since the cuts in the state budget arc going to affect all of us.” Alexandra VanderWoude. Middleville: “Since the governor makes more money than the legislators, she should take a larger cut and they should give back less.' Gina Mancuso, Caledonia: “I think all people with a larger salary should give back some to help solve the deficit. Maybe this could be other people, too. not just the legislators and governor.” Matt Hillman, Middleville: “I think that the legis­ lators should realize that small rural schools af­ fected by the proposed cuts may have to cut good programs. If they give back some of their salaries perhaps the im­ pact of cuts on schools won’t be so great.” James Tobin, Hastings: Jennifer Hudson, Freeport: “I think lhe governor and legislature should all get the same lower salary for one year to help with the deficit crisis. Once crisis is over their salary would return to what it would have been before lhe cut.” I think it’s okay for the governor to have a higher salary than the legislators. But I think that everyone’s salary, legislators and governor should reduce their salary by the same amount to help with the budget cri­ sis.” Mary McDonough Ruth Zachary Helen Mudry Sandy Ponsetto Patricia Johns Dan Hermes Bret Bremef • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday Bam to 5 30 p.m , Saturdays 8 30 a m. tt Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year m adpnng counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box 8 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. FeOrvary 27. 2003 - Page S " fessionai tenor, boychoir jA perform at St. Rose Don’t let drugs ruin and rule your lives and families To the editor: I'm writing in hopes that young men or women will read this and then take the time to take a long, hard look at where their lives are heading, and realize that they do not wish to end up in and out of jail, and worse, distancing themselves from the ones who love them. I'm writing this from inside the Barry County Jail, and I am glad to be here. Let me explain, though the staff here all do their jobs well, and they do what they can to make things as comfortable as possible, this is no Hilton, though you do get room service, three times a day. The reason I'm glad to be here is because when I was on the outside I was doing a lot of drugs, and my drug of choice happened to be crystal meth. I spent all my time and money either doing meth or trying to find it, and nothing else mattered — not my work, my home nor my family, whom I have hurt, stolen from, lied to. I treated them worse than one would treat any en­ emy, but the whole time they stayed by me and never once let their love falter. As long as I had meth, I didn't care, or even see what I was doing to them. Anyone who thinks he or she can do a line of meth, or a rock of coke, or a bout of pot, or whatever the drug of choice, if they think that they wont get hooked, or they wont get caught, they’re just fooling them­ selves. This jail I'm writing from is full of men and women who had the same thoughts, yet here they are, I mean here we are, for I am guilty of the same thing. I've watched inmates come and go, and I've talked to 90% of them. 1 would say that 95% I’ve talked to have spent time in jail before, yet they still claim they don't have a problem with drugs and blame someone else for them being here. 1 guess it's hard to admit that you need help. It's a lot easier to blame someone else, and I want you to know that these are good^afing^ kwjng.peppk. who just have a proofdm. but inf Coo scared or proud or ashamed to ask for help. I've seen grown men in here who are afraid of nothing or no one, but I've seen them break down and cry like a lost child for the things they have done, and the hurt it has caused their families. Yet the drug has such a hold that they continue to self destruct. I've watched someone give a total stranger his last three minutes of his phone card so that man could call his daughter to tell her he loves her, and in here a phone card is about the greatest possession you can have. So if you think you can do a line once in awhile, or smoke a joint now and then, and think you won't get caught, please think of what you've read here, and seek help now before it gets to a point that you’re in here writing a letter to try and help someone who thinks they need no help. Now I've had to deal with the realization of what I've done, and it's hard for me to re­ spect or love myself, but I was able to for­ give myself and move on with my life be­ cause of my family telling me how much they love me and need me. Though I don't deserve their love. I'm lucky to have people who care that much. And it was a guard who convinced me to call my family, by saying families will surprise you when you give them a chance. Now that I started my life anew, I am finding God, and I tell you that God loves us ail, no matter what we have done, and he is easy to find because he is always with you, wanting to help. Just ask and believe, and he will answer. Although we are lucky to have the most caring, and knowledgeable Christian people in here teaching us, all you want to learn. All you have to do is look for a church anywhere you feel com­ fortable. And they will go out of their way to help you. Give it a try, I have never ex­ perienced a high that gave me a thrill any­ where close to the high I felt walking with God. I have a long ways to go, but I know I will be okay as long as God is with me, and God will never leave me, ever. Most men and women in here are good God-fearing Christians who have made mis­ takes and who would love to hear from a caring person. Some of them have no fam­ ily or friends who can help them and could use help from anyone who is willing to care enough. Even though it's hard for them to ask for help, they would welcome it gra­ ciously. So if you would like to help in any way, address your letters, and or gifts to: Forgot­ ten Man Ministries, C/O Pastor Bill, 3940 Fruit Ridge NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Harold (Doc) Marshall, Hastings Carr best man for Rutland supervisor’s job To the editor: The best man for the job of Rutland Township Supervisor is unquestionably Jim Carr. He is successful, experienced and well respected in his job as zoning adminis­ trator, which he will vacate when elected. He brings an immense background of gov­ ernment and military experience. He is a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and served as a US. postmaster. Jim Carr is an honest, dependable public servant whose dedication as a people person is well documented. He has a solid record of providing everyone with fair and impartial treatment, and his knowledge and under­ standing of laws and government ensures Rutland Township all the requirements of sound leadership. Can was chosen from a group of six can­ didates in a selection process in which he clearly demonstrated why the Republican selection committee felt he was the right person for the job. He is as straightforward and honest in his job as he was ' answering the litany of questions put forth by the public and the committee. There will be no on-the-job training for Can. Wi*li his caring leadership business in Rutland Township will con­ tinue without missing a beat. The people of Rutland Township, espe­ cially the 70% who did not vote in the re­ call process, will have an opportunity Tuesday, March 11, to put the right man in office. A vote for Can is a vote for dignity, trust and responsibility in government. Beverly Wancn, Hastings Most celebrated holiday just fine To the editor: No other holiday is celebrated as is Dec. 25 to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. Even public employees have that day off, and the Barry County courthouse is closed. No other holiday is so celebrated as Dec. 25, when at least 95 percent Hastings busi­ nesses are closed for a 24-hour period. This is not to mention al) of the holiday lighting strung on the poles downtown in December, for the remembrance of the birth of Christ. During World War I, with enemy soldiers facing each other, all of a sudden, for a 24­ hour period on Christmas Day, both sides’ guns were silent and the men were singing Christmas carols. Let's be consistent and keep the nativity scene on the courthouse lawn. Art Mueller, Hastings Township Jim Carr has integrity, experience To the editor: I am writing this letter in support of Jim Carr for Rutland Township Supervisor. I have known Carr for 20 years and he has been a close friend for most of that time. His integrity and honor arc without a doubt, unquestionable. He not only has the knowledge, but also the people skills to do the best job* for the residents of Rutland Township. As a member of the Hope Township Planning Commission. I have seen Carr first hand use his varied skills to solve problems and to move our township for­ ward. He always tre&ls our township resi­ dents fairly and with respect. The jobs of our elected township officials continues to get more difficult every year. The citizens of Rutland Township could do no better than to elect Jim Carr to the office of Rutland Township Supervisor on March II. Tom Walker . Cloverdale Professional tenor Michael Ryan (pictured in the oval) and the Battle Creek Boychoir performed at a public concert last Sunday afternoon at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. The program ranged from sacred classical works to Disney movie favorites. Ryan, nephew of John, Fred and Steve Jacobs of Hastings and son of Jim and Joyce (Jacobs) Ryan of Battle Creek, began his singing career with the Battle Creek Boychoir and recently returned from New Mexico where he performed in The Santa Fe Opera's production of The Pi­ rates of Penzance. He also recently won first place in the Har­ old Haugh Light Opera Vocal Competition. Ryan earned un­ dergraduate and graduate degrees in vocal performance at the University of Michigan. High-risk drivers often go unpunished Unlicensed and habitually drunk drivers arc among the greatest safety threats on the nation’s highways, according to two studies released in Washington by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Specifically, habitually-drunk drivers make up 40 percent of all drinking-driving trips, while unlicensed drivers are almost five times more likely to be in fatal crashes than drivers with a valid driver’s license. “A relatively small number of irresponsi­ ble and intoxicated individuals are endan­ gering the rest of us on the roads,*’ said Richard J. Miller, AAA Michigan’s manag­ er of community safety services. “Unfortunately, these high-risk drivers are slipping through the cracks and escaping punishment.” Among other findings of the studies: • Two-thirds of drivers with suspended licenses continue to drive. • More than half of all drivers arrested for driving while intoxicated are repeat offend­ ers. • There is a less-than-onc-in-50 chance that a drunk driver will be arrested on any given drunk-driving trip. Cunent state laws and procedures that address high-risk drivers are complex, inconsistent and riddled with loopholes,” Miller commented. “For instance, the screening instruments used to evaluate DWI offenders do an inad­ equate job of identifying problem drinkers. As a result, many chronic drinkers are not found and treated. Far too often, they return to our highways, with deadly conse­ quences,” Miller said. As Congress prepares to reauthorize a major transportation-funding bill. AAA will push for continued federal support to reinvigorate state and local efforts to address drunk driving. AAA supports sim­ plifying the federal safety-grant process and including performance-based criteria. On the state level. AAA will push for states to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of their laws, license regulations and assess­ ment programs to combat these deadly dri­ vers. “We believe this new research can be the catalyst in helping to focus on the problem and to develop tailored solutions to reduce high-risk driving in our state,” said Miller. The research studies by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety can be found at http://www.aaafoundation.org. Are we violating world’s, our rules? To the editor: Have wc violated the U.S. Constitution by denying people the right to register, vote and have their vote counted; by the Su­ preme Court appointing a president instead of the people electing a president; by Homeland Security squelching "Checks and Balances" and invading privacy; by a president refusing to give details of his budget to congress; by an editor curbing aggressive anti-administration discussion; or by a president declaring war instead of congress declaring war? Are we violating the Geneva Convention when we call those captured in war rctainees instead of "prisoners of war"? How will the world help us fight terror­ ism when we refuse to pay our dues to the United Nations, decide to go into Iraq alone, or call those who oppose us "jerks, stupid and Anti-American"? What good is it to fight terrorism if wc go bankrupt with deficit spending? If wc must pay others to join our cause, is it a strong case? Why shouldn't those who have the freedom to take risks and ac­ cumulate also help take responsibility for paying for this freedom? How is a pre-emptive invasive strike against Iraq any different than Germany's or Japan's invasion of their neighbors 60 years ago? Bill Byrne. Hastings Unfunded mandates must be opposed To the editor: I was impressed by the article on Ron Archer, superintendent of Delton Kellogg schools, on unfunded federal mandates in general and “No Child Left Behind" in spe­ cific. We need more articles regarding excess­ es by the federal government, especially since ”9-11.” Years ago. G. Gordon Liddy said it best, when he said there should be zero unfund­ ed federal government mandates. If the federal government wishes to initi­ ate a program, they should fund 100 percent of the cost of implementing it. If the government pays for 7 percent of the education process, they should have a 7 percent say in its operation, no more, no less. Wanting 100 percent can only be termed “excessive greed." one of the seven deadly sins. Robert R. Johnson. Hickory Comers Don’t tear up that 401(k) statement If you have a 401 (k) plan, reviewing your statement may not always be pleasant. During prolonged market slumps, your bal­ ance could drop month after month. And, since your 401(k) represents part of your retirement savings, you might start to have real worries about your future. Is there any­ thing you can do to avoid getting all shook up by your 401 (k) statement? You could, of course, just ignore it and throw it in a big pile of other neglected papers. Or you could use it to make |5aper airplanes or to line your cat's litter box. However, these actions, while temporarily satisfying, are not really solutions. Instead of mutilating your 401(k) state­ ment. take a closer look at it. Once you get beyond the bottom line, you may find sec­ tions that are particularly useful to you in helping you maximize your plan. One important area to look at is your asset allocation. This is the section that shows how your investment dollars are divided between stocks, bonds, money mar­ ket accounts and whatever other options you may have in your 401(k). Ideally, your asset allocation should reflect your invest­ ment personality. That is, if you consider yourself an aggressive investor, and you're willing to take greater risks in exchange for potentially higher returns, you may want to weight your 401 (k) more heavily toward stocks. On the other hand, if you feel you're conservative in your investing, you might want a 401 (k) portfolio that's tilted more toward bonds and government securities. (Keep in mind, though, that a 401(k) is a long-term vehicle designed to help you build resources for retirement; even if you're a conservative investor, you will still need some stocks in your portfolio.) Over time, your asset allocation can change - even if you had nothing to do with it. For example, if the stock market has been down for some time, the equity accounts in your 40l(k) may have lost value. At the same time, you might have some bond-based accounts that have done quite well. Consequently, your 401 (k) port­ folio may now be weighted more heavily toward fixed-income investments - and that can be cause for concern if you're investing for growth. Conversely, a long bull market can inflate the overall percentage of equi­ ties in your 401 (k) holdings, causing you to inadvertently take on more risk than you'd like. In short, you need to review your 401(k) statement's asset allocation every so often and make adjustments when necessary. What else should you look for on your statement? You may want to pay attention to the investment summary, which shows the annualized total returns of your individ­ ual holdings over various time periods, such as one, three, five and 10 years. This historical perspective should be of interest to you, even though past performance won't guarantee or predict future results. By hav­ ing a track record to look at, you can at least see how various investments have done in different economic environments. If you see a pattern of consistent under-perfor­ mance, in all types of markets, then you may need to evaluate whether you could find better opportunities for your money in other investments. When you get a 40l(k) statement, and you don't like what you see in the account balance, don't reach for your document shredder. Instead, keep on reading. You may well find some information that you can use to speed your progress toward your retirement goals. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week AT4T SBC Communications Ante user Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson 4 Johnson Kellogg's Company McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF financial Pharmacia 4 Upjohn Wai Mart 18.35 21.35 47.90 4.47 40.38 30.16 26.50 34.14 28.44 15.94 8.06 33.65 9.47 79.07 20.06 52.76 X.10 13.15 21.43 3.90 10.44 42.07 39.30 48143 +.60 -234 -.35 +.04 -.72 -.67 -2.00 +39 -129 -.01 -.84 -.81 -.01 -.26 +.56 -30 •1.64 -30 -2.91 -.67 -128 -.58 ■1.05 -.65 Gold Siver Dow Jones Average Volune on NYSE $351.85 $4.65 7909.50 1.58 +$810 +$.09 -131.65 +400M �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 27. 2003 Merle L. 'Muz' Barstow EATON RAPIDS - Merle L. “Muz" Barstow, of Eaton Rapids, passed away Wednesday. Feb. 19. 2003 in Charlotte. Mich, at the age of 75. Merle was bom Nov. 4. 1927 in Galesburg. 111., the son of Randall B. and Marie L. (Blachley) Barstow. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mj. Barstow retired from Waverly School District as supervisor of transportation and building maintenance. He was inducted into the Galesburg High School Athletic Hall of Fame in November 1999. He was a talented athlete in multiple sports, and an avid golfer. Merle was a wonderful husband, and father, and will be missed by all. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Rachel Anne (Holscher); daughters. Susan (Bill) Taylor. Jane (Ken) Barstow Boettcher. Nancy Leaved; sons. Jim (Tammy) Barstow. Dan (Stacie) Barstow. Ben (Dawn) Barstow. Matt (Linda) Barstow; 16 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and five step grandchildren; two brothers. Bernard (Lucy) and Russell (Carlene), both of Illinois. He was preceded in death by his daugh­ ter. Diana Barstow. Graveside services were held Friday. Feb. 21. 2003 at lhe Maple Hill Cemetery. Charlotte, Mich. Rev. Brian Sheen officiat­ ed. In lieu of flowers the family wouid like contributions to be made in memory of Merle L. Barstow to lhe Salvation Army, c/o RHF P.O. Box 36. Sunfield. MI 48890. The family is being served by the Independent family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel. Ml. Obit allies More Obituaries on Page 10 Worship Together... ..Mt the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANTMEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sun­ day Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:0 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pun. Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pjn. ST. ROSE C ATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a jn. and 11DO am; Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 pm. COUNTRY CHAPEL FAITH UNITED METHODIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd . Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 am^ CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11:00 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ Sunday School 11:15 am. Nuriery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thursdays senior meals 1.1 noon. Saturday nights - Praise Ser­ vices 7:30 pm. For more informa­ tion call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 pm. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday hopeumxom. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Gamson. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 day activities 7.00 pm. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 evening service 6:00 pm. Wednes­ day. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Chb kids al 6 pm.) Wednes­ day. 7 pm.. Prayer Meeting (child through 7 or first grade). Kids Club care provided). am. Nursery provided Sunday Evening Service. 6.00 pm. W'edncs- or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST tUi N. dpSaX'.’lUMinp, Ml 49058 Res Bob Smith Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 am.; Sunday School. 10 am. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH "THE BIBLE. THE WHOIF BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE. 600 Powell Rd.. (O'.* mile east of Hastings al comer of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conserv­ ative Grace Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 am4 SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 pm. All ages al­ ways welcome. SAINTS ANDREW* MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services • 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11:00 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6.00 pm. • For more lufomution cat! 795-2370 • or Rev Dnvid T. Huvtwick 94*9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9.30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 600 pm.. Evening Service; 7.00 pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer atJ Bible Study.Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 fur inlcrotation on MOPS. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church oflhe World-Wide Anglican Communion.~ 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Mr F. William Voetherg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE 1716 Nonh Broadway Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour; 1100 am. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pm. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 pm. Service* for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hayings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 rm. Sun­ day Morning Woahip Ham; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 pm ; Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 pm. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am . Worship 1100 - an . Evening Service at 6.00 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 pm. (Canada Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sptnl-filled church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. H*y. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m.. 6.00 pm.; Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call I-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1106 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible ano elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hasungs. MI 49058 ( 269) 945-2938 Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philipp tins 2:4) HOW MAY WE H»‘" YOU? Please join • x Sunday: o. ale Class IffOO am. Worship I IDO am.. 6: 00 p m Wednesday: Bible Class 7: 00 pm.. Classes for all ages. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 am.-11 am ..P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashs ille Rev. Al Russell.Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9.30 am. day evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. and worship service at 10:30 am. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time" is a great ume of cdebraxing Christ for all ages 2 yrs thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Amon, Pastor. Thursday. Feb. 27 3:20 pm. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pm. Grace Kota; 7.00 pm. Crossways; 7.00 “pin. Adult Chair Saturday. Man* | - 10:00 am. Catechism 1 11.00 am. Youth Ministry Prayer Tune; 8.00 pm. Narcotics Anony­ mous Sunday. March 2 - 800 ’& 10:45 am. Worship; 9:30 am. Sun­ day SchoN Monday. March 3 700 pm. Brothen of Grace. Tues­ day. March 4 - 7.00 p m Wonhtp Committee. 700 pm. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. March 5 6.-00 pm. Ash Wednesday Supper. 700 pm. Worship Sarah Circle Af­ ter Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269-945-9574). Barrier free building with elevator to all floon. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 am. - Sunday school.9:30 am. - LIVE! Under lhe Dome (Contem­ porary sen ice). Junior Church. Sun­ day School. 10:30 am. - Refresh­ menu; II00 am. Traditional Ser­ vice. Sunday School. 5:30 pm. Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 600 pm. - Disciple Bible Study II. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 6:00 pm. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7:00 pm. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8:00 pm. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday nights - 700 pm. prayer meeting in the Lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Jared Daugherty. Director of Musk Min­ istries. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Thursday. Feb. 27 - 8:30 am Women's Bible Study; 5:30 pm. Youth Praiie Sanctuary; 700 pm. Chotr. Satur­ day. March I - 700-900 pm. M Ji. Gstne Night - Senior High Room. Sunday. March 2 - 8:30 am. Chan­ cel Choir; 9:00 am. Traditional Woahip • Communion; 9:20 am. Children's Wonhip; 10.00 am. Cof­ fee Hour - in Hall; 10:10 am. Church School for all ages; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship - Com­ munion; 11:50 am. Children's Wor­ ship. The 900 Service is broadcast overWBCH -AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nuiscry a provided during both services. Chil­ dren's Worship is available during both services 12:30 p.m. SB Youth Parent Meeting - Lounge J This information on worship services is provided by Tuesday. March 4 • 9:30-11:30 Pres- The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: byienan Staff Services; 7.-00 Per­ WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FDJ£. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions'118 S .'-fferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY' Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS UBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. ’V 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan WARREN, IND. - Mrs. Grace Shirkey. age 89. of The United Methodist Memorial Home in Warren, Ind. and Hastings. Mich, died Saturday. Feb. 22. 2003. Mrs. Shirkey was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Shirkey, on Jan. 17. 2001 and a grandson. Kraig, in 1968. Mrs. Shirkey was bom in Vermontville, Mich., Sept. 20. 1913, lhe daughter of Frank and Hettie May Thrun. She was one of six siblings that preceded her in death. Grace was raised on a farm most of her early life before going off to college at Western Michigan Slmc Normal in Kalamazoo. It was here that Grace met and married Ralph Shirkey. They were married in 1933 and started life together in Kalamazoo. Grace and her husband. Ralph, moved to Paw Paw. Mich, where Ralph managed a grocery store up until the beginning of World War II. At that time Grace and her "husband moved to Hastings where they opened a small grocery store on west Grand Street and South Hanover Street. Grace was a housewife until she decided to go back to college and get her teaching degree. After receiving her degree, from Western Michigan University she began leaching in a one-room countty school in Maplewood. After one year she went on to Middleville and taught school, later moving on to North Eastern Elementary in Hastings. She taught the fourth grade in various schools for 27 years. After retirement from teaching, she and her husband. Ralph, spent nearly 20 years wintering in Venice, Ha. She loved to walk on the beach collecting shells. Grace was a member of the Thornapplc Gardea Club in Hastings and was in avid bridge player. She and her husband were married for over 68 years. Grace and Ralph were mem­ bers of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Grace is survived by one son, Gary (Joyce) Shirkey of Springfield, Mo.; two grandson’s, Kurt and Kyle (Deborra) Shirkey of Salt Lake City, Utah; sisters-inlaw. Betty Parsons of Warren, Ind. and Martha Shirkey of Lawton, Mich, and sev­ eral nieces and nephews in Indiana and Michigan. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Feb. 26,2003 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Nelson E. Lumm and Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Barry County Y.M.C.A. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. sonnel - Adult Ed W'ednesday. March 5 - 6:15 am. Men's Bible Study; 1:30 pm. Circle <4 - Gen Wright's. Mary Martha Circle Thornapple Manor - Karen Feenstra; 3:45-4:30 p.m. Children's Choir - Hall; 6.00 pm. W’ednesday Night Supper - Dining room. 7:00 pm.. Praise Team; IdX) pm. PNC meets. Harold ). Sherman DAVENPORT, FL - Harold J. Sherman, age 77, of Davenport, FL, died Monday. Feb. 17,2003. Mr. Sherman was bom on Nov. 1, 1925 in Hastings, Ml. He worked at Stolle Corporate as a pilot. He served in the US. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sidney, Ohio. He moved to this area in 1997 from Sidney. Ohio. Mr. Sherman is survived by his wife, Doris S. Shemun; daughters, Pat Ault of Midlothian, VA. Mary Lee Kopen, Orovalley, AZ and Carol YVilson of Mason, OH; son. Jim Sherman, Prairie Village. KS; sister, Norma Nelson of New Bern, NC; brother. Junior Smith Sherman of Hastings. Ml; six grandchildren and one great grand­ child. Private services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. P.O. Box 60087. Fl. Myers, FL 33902-6087. Condolences may be sent via w w w.oakridgefuneralcare .com. Oak Ridge Funeral Care. Haines City, FL is in charge of arrangements. HASTINGS - Kris E. King, age 55. of Hastings, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003 at her home. Mrs. King was bom on June 16. 1947 in East Grand Rapids, the daughter of Melbourne and Arlene (Rau) Adams. She was raised in the Middleville area and attended schools there. She was employed as a nurses aide at Pennock Hospital for 27 years. She enjoyed collecting cow memorabilia, going mushrooming, and horseback riding. Mrs. King is survived by her son. Kent King of Heatings; daughter. Bethany King of Fremont and Brenda King of Hastings; step-son, Bryan King of Nevada; step­ daughter. Edyth King of Middleville; two grandchildren; sisters. Phyllis Raab of Brethren, Ml and Judy Casswell of Marcellus, Ml; brothers, Robert (Dee) Adams of Kalamazoo. Arden (Ruth) Adams of Kalamazoo. Steven (Mary) Adams of Middleville and Leland (Yvonne) Adams of White Cloud; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; former husbands. Nelson Todd and Darwin King; and brother. Mike Adams. Services will be held at II aun. on Thursday. Feb. 27 . 2003 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Bob VanEngen officiating. Burial will be at the Parmalee Cemetery. Thomapple Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Marjory A. Rogers HASTINGS - Marjory A. Rogers, age 86. of Hastings, died Wednesday, Feb. 19. 2003 at Hastings’ Tendercare. Mrs. Rogers was bom on Sept. 3,1916 in Hopkins Township, Allegan Co., MI, lhe daughter of Ciell and Ethel (Morris) Bennett. She was raised in the Wayland, Ml area and attended schools there. She was married to Willard L. Rogers, who died Jan. 6.1976. Marjory and her husband owned and operated the former Hastings Cleaners for many years. Mrs. Rogers is survived by a sister. Joy Ruehle of Hastings and other relatives and friends. Services were held Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery. Wayland, Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. LANSING - Stanley L. “Ike" Thompson, age 83, of Lansing and formerly of Hastings, died Friday. Feb. 21. 2003 at Ingham Regional Assisted Living. Mr. Thompson was bom on Oct. 30,1919 in Galien. Ml. lhe son of Earl and Bertrice (Hudson) Thompson. He was raised in the Galien area and attended Galien schools, graduating in 1937 from Galien High School. He came to Hastings in August 1939 and went to work for Hastings Mfg. Co.; then worked at Eaton’s in Battle Creek for a lime before entering the U.S. Navy during World War 11. He was married to Donna J. Myers on Dec. 15.1939. Following his honorable discharge from the US. Navy he went to work for the US. Postal Service in Hastings. He became postmaster in 1968. retiring in 1977. He has lived in the Lansing area for the past eight years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Past Deacon and Trustee of the Church, member the American Legion. Past Rotary member, member National Association of Postmasters. During his ear­ lier years, he was a well known softball pitcher in lhe area for many years, playing on the Hastings Mfg. Co. team. Woodland All Stars and after his military service, for Shaw Jewelers in Lansing for many years. Mr. Thompson was an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife. Donna; daughter. Chris (Pat) Bohnet of Lansing; son. Bruce (Judy) Thompson of Portland. Ore; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his brother. Kenneth Thompson and sister, Lois Gibson. Services were held Monday, Feb. 24, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was al the_Fuller Cemetery, Carlton Twp., Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Leona K. Veihl CALEDONIA- Leona K. Veihl,age92, of Caledonia, passed away Tuesday. Feb. • 18,2003. Leona was a graduate of Butterworth Hospital and spent her adult years as a reg­ istered nurse. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Edward and her brother. Clarence. She is survived by her sister, Margaret and Richard Schantz; her niece. Mary and Brenner Rollin; her nephew, Mark and Suzzan Schantz. A memorial service for Leona will be announced later. Our People! Our Strength! OUR DIFFERENCE! We understand how complicated, confusing and emotionally stressful arranging a funeral can be. Our people listen carefully to what is meaningful to you, and help create a service that commemorates your loved one's life the way you want. Serving the Communityfor nearly 40 Year. David C. Wren. Director Call today 269-945-2471 WREN Funeral Home Menard 1401 North Broadway, Hastings MI 49058 AlDERWOODS �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 27. 2003 - Page 7 Social News Winebrenner-VanEngen plan to marry April 26 Tom and Ann Wincbrcnncr of Hastings and Rick and Janet VanEngcn of Antioch, TN arc pleased to announce the engage­ ment of Jessica Lynn Wincbrcnncr to Scott Michael VanEngcn. They are planning an April 26. 2003 wedding. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2003 - 7:30 P.M. Rep«‘far meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Rogers. Lee. Lyons. Flint, Greenfield. McKenna and 25 guests. Minutes of the regular board meeting January 8. 2003, approved and placed or. Me. Approval for Clerk to discuss a Capital Improvement Fund with auditors by roil call vote. Adoption of Sign Ordinance- *2002-97 by roll can vote. Approval tor sending Sign Ordinance ques­ tions to planning commission by voice vote. Vouchers and Payroll approved for payment. Treasurer’s Report. Zoning Report, Police Report all received and filed. Approval for payment of sewer engineenng bins io Ftshbeck by voice vote. Approval tor Fishbeck to request bids from contractors by voice vote. Approval for Clerk to work on Cemetery Well Bids by voice vote. Approval tor Sexton Mike HalMax to do layout tor new cemetery sites by voice vote. Meeting adpumod al 850 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk (2/27) IMS fiRM SA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARC m ACTIVE WUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE «UIF Garbers to celebrate 50th anniversary Married Feb. 6. 1953 in Fremont, Indi­ ana. They have four sons. Dan Garber of Hastings. Bob (Judy) Garber of Nashville, Merle (Sandy) Garber of IjowcII and Jeff (Teresa) Garber of Grandville; six grand­ children and six great-grandchildren. De­ ceased daughter. Diana Lynn Garber, grandson. Scott Allen Garber. A family din­ ner was held in their honor, with new home furnishings. The couple have lived in rural Nashville over 40 years. Cards may be sent to: 4388 Devine Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Default has been made in toe conditions of mortgage made by Scott A. Farioo and Karen L Farieo (original mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporalton. Mortgagee, dated Apr.; 30, 2001, and recorded on Juno 9. 2001 instru­ mant *1059442 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimad to be duo at toe date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 57/100 dollars ($86,131.57). including inter­ est at 11.025% per annum. Under too power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 GO p m., on April 3. 2003 Said premises are situated in CITY OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan. Mid are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 35, Town 4 North. Range 7 West; thence West along the North fine of said Section 35. 1706.52 lest to the point of beginning; thence containing West along said North lino 740 toot; thence South perpendicular to said North line 2354.59; thence East paraftoi to said North Ins 740 feet; thence North perperxficular to said North line 2354 59 toet to toe point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months) from the date of such sale. Dated: February 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Mi 48025 File *200312876 Teem S (120) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Susan Silvis and Frederick R. Silvis . wife and husband (onginal mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 21. 1999, and recorded on October 6, 1999 in Document *1036263 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SIX AND 02/100 (tolars ($146,906.02). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. al 100 PM. on March 27. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: a parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: beginning al a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 34. distant North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East, 334.46 feet from iha West 1/4 post of said Section 34; thence continuing North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East along said East and West 1/4 line. 334 45 feet; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 51 seconds East at right angles to said East and West 1/4 fine. 1324.52 feet to the South fine of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 34; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds West along said South fins. 303.91 feet thence North 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds West psrafiei wito the West tins of said Section 34. a distance of 1323.98 feet to ths place of be jir.Yng. Parcel 2: a parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 1 North. Ran w 7 Wwt, Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: beginning al ths West 1/4 poet of said Section 34; toence North 89 degrees 32 min­ utes 09 seconds East along toe East and West 1/4 fine of said Section 34, a distance of 334.46 feet thence South 01 d-tgrees 47 minutes 09 seconds parallel with the West fine of sted Section 34. a distance of 1323.96 tost to toe Souih fine a toe North 1/2 of tos Northwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds West along sato South fine. 334.46 toet to said West sectton line; toence North 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds West along sted West fine, 1322.98 toet to tos place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: February 20.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 ... Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite • 200313439 TeamC (2Q0H3H3) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C„ IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: James. M Raulston. a single man. to DAN Bank. Mort­ gagee. dated June 7. 1999. and recorded on June 14. 1999. in Document Number 1031045. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. by an assignment dated March 1. 2000, and recorded on January 30.2001, in Doc­ ument Number 1054423, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof toe sum of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN AND 96/100 DOLLARS ($84,118.96). inducting interests at 7.375% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wM be forectoeed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock pjn. on March 20. 2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Cot­ ton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING 1316.05 FEET DUE EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 23. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 10 MINUTES WEST 668 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 10 MINUTES EAST 668 FEET. THENCE EAST 652.95 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 30 SEC­ ONDS WEST 668 FEET, THENCE WESTERLY 652.95 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PROPERTY TAX ID *06-040023-205-200-03 The redemption period shall be 12 months from toe dfe of such sate unlees determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shal be 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: January 31,2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HBa, Michigan 48334 (3-13) thtsfirm a a pan cm i firmw ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INHJBMAnQtLQJHAlMEIljKUJLUSEI) FOB THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUB OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IP YOU ARE IN ACTIVE W LITA RY DUTY MORTGAGE SAIF Datauit has baan maria in the conations at a mortgage made by Raymond L. Morris and Sherrie A Mom,, husband and wito, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Syatema. toe.. soWy as nomtoee lor Alternative Lendtog Group, its suecessors and assigns, mortgages, dated August 1. 2001 and recorded August 18,2001 in Document No. 1064657, Barry County Records. Said mort­ gage Is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Its succasaore and assigns by sssignmem dated August 1.2001 and recorded on August 13. 2001 In Document No. 1064656. Barry County Record*. There Is domed to be doe on such mortgage the sum ol NkatyOne Thousand Seven Hundred Severny-Ave and 45/100 Dotar* ($#1,775.45) including surest at the ret* ot 725% par annum. Under the power of sate coreained to ih* mtxtgage and the statutes ol he Stale ot MfcNgan. notice la hereby given that he mortgage wb be toredoead by a sate ot he mortgaged premian. or acme part ot ham. at public venue at he Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1«> p.m. on March 11, 2003. The premises are located In the City ot Haothga. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at he Souhwaat comer of Lot 260 of the City, formerly Wage ol Hearing* accortng to ho recorded ptel hereof, hence West 12 rads tor ha place ot beginning. hence North 8 rads, hence West 4 rads, hence South 8 rads, hence East 4 rada to ho ptoca cl begin­ ning The redemption period shal be 0 monta tram he data of such sals, untea* ho property to datarminad abanrtonod to accordance w«h MCLA §800.3241 a. In wtach case the redemption period stwO co X days tram he date ot he sale. The torectoaing mortgagee can readnd ho solo in he evens a 3rd party buys ho property and here is a s»nutaneoua resolution with he borrower Dated: February 6, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor GMAC Mortgage Corporation, «a succoaaore and assigne . As Aasignoe P.O. Box 5041 Tray. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ate No. 280.0123 (376) LEGAL HOTICE Taka Notice that a sale pursuant to an exe­ cuted writ of execution of the real property de­ scribed below shal occur on Thursday, March 20. 2003 al 1:00 pin. on the steps of the Barry County Courthouse located at 200 W. Slate St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. The property is described as The west one half of the southwest one quar­ ter of section 24, town two north. Range seven west, except one acre out of the southwest comer for school Purposes, being situated in Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 21XJ3-23651-OE In the mattei of Eleanor E. Johnson. De­ ceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS nckxting Isadore Banash whose addressees) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hear-ng w* be held on March 20. 2003 at 11:30 am, at 220 West Court Street. Hasting. Ml 49058 before Judge Hon. Richard H. Shaw (P20304) for the folowing pur­ pose On the Petition requesting that Hastings City Bank, of 150 West Court Sireet, Hastings. 49058, be appointed Personal Representative of the Es­ tate of Eleanor E. Johnson, deceased who lived at 240 East North Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. and who was bom July 8. 1906 and who died February 17. 2003, and requesting that the Last Will and Testament of the deceased dated Sep­ tember 13.1993 be admitted to Probate. It is also requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Hastings City Bank, named Personal Representative or to both the Probate Court at 220 West Court. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058, and the named/proposed Personal Rep­ resentative within 4 months of the date of publi­ cation of this notice February 25.2003 Siegel. Hudson. Gee. & Longstreet Richard J Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2401 INVITES YOU TO REGISTER YOUR CHUD FOR PRESCHOOL Monday, March S, 2OO3 • 6rOO pjn. Registration for the 2003-2004 school year will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the preschool classrooms. Please have your $30 registration fee at that time. Program* for 3's, 4'* & 5s are available. First Presbyterian Church, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 945-5463 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to serve on the Parks & Recreation Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2003. — NOTICE — To membwt of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings. Michigan, on Wednesday. April 9. 2003. beginning at 9:00 a.m. (2-27) DUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretary Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your No Parking Refill at Physician’s Office No Walking PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days 269-948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings Pennock Ol HEALTH SERVICES �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 27. 2003 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A D^L^NY Notice of Mortnaoa Fwactaayi_Saia FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT. THE NVMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Enc D Steidle. a single man. to Amenquesl Mortgage Company, mortgagee dated May 24. 2001 and recorded June 11.2001 in Document No. 1061178. Barry County Records There to daimed to be due on such mortgage the stm of Ninety-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Six and 79/100 Dollars ($95,726.79) including interest at the rate of 8.999% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ol the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on April 3. 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 30. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East. 88.00 Feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 30; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East 577.60 Feet along said section line; thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds West. 264.00 Feet; thence South 00 degrees 01 min­ utes 51 seconds West. 577.60 Feet; thence North 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds East. 264.00 Feet to the pc Yit of beginning. The redemj. xi period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: February 27. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Amenquest Mortgage Company . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 214.0661 Pub: 2/27-3/27 YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY PUTS hiQffTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary L. Vanarsdal and Tamara J MisakVanarsdal. husoand and wife ;onginai mortgagors) io Mortgage Electronic Reoistratior. Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated May 17. 2002. and recorded on June 3. 2002 in Document No. 1081578 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX AND 22/100 ($96,686 22). including interest at 8 375% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on Apnl 3. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: AH that certain parcel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County ot Barry and State of Michigan, being known and designated as Lot 3. Johnsons of Gun Lake Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded m Liber 3 of Plats on Page 38 The redemption period shall he 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL TEAM X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200313469 Team X (3/20) SOLD PARCEL G PARCELF 725 9.11 ACRES ACRES INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL SE USED EQRJHAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Fave E Risner and Richard Risner, wife and husband (onjmai mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 10. 2001. and recorded on July 23, 2001 in Document *1063480. in Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum c* ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND FIFTY-ONE AND 21/100 dollars ($135,051.21). including interest at 8 875% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case and made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on April 3. 2003. Said premises aie situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing m the Northwest comer of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section, thence South 165 leet for place ol beginning, thence East 660 feet; thence South 165 feet; thence West 660 feet: thence North 165 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: February 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, ^urte 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200313383 Team X (3/20) TMW-C26 * Johnstown Twp., Delton Kellogg Schools * 60 ft sandy frontage on all sports Clear Lake. Burtt new in 2000, 1-1/2 story, 2 bedroom. 1.100 sq. ft. doKheusa Tongue and groove pine throughout with cathedral cahng. Casement windows, stater to-deck, vinyl and feidstone exterior. Stove, rtongeralor, daw fool tub and woodturner all sfty Martlet valued at........................ -$129,000 SOLD NEW LISTING TMK-323 • Martin Twp. and Schools - large century old farmhouse with hilltop views and secluded paved corner 28+/- acres. 4 bed­ rooms. 2 bath. 2+ story home has mostly new windows, updated electrical, MFI. deck, and al appliances stay. 24*32 pole bam with waler and wooded 2./- acre pasture. Ideal location near U.S. 131 between G R and Kazoo. Home warranty and price tag ol .. 5114,900 make ths a wondedil opportimy.________ PARCEL A 3179 ACRES NEW LISTING Lakewood School*. Freeport Addreu - 214W- slightly ruling wooded acres, set back 440./- ft ott bcrtw Rd., 1/4+7- mile south ol Brown Rd., One split by right to buyer, 586,000 wooo ioi pnceo II TMV-563 ■ Carlton Twp.. s;-—Sec. 28, Maple IMey School* ■ Roftng bukkng sites with lea • lures. Health Oepl. approved primary and reserve septic sites. Stake Sirveyed. county and state driveway permitted, county/sUte land Anion approved. M66 Highway and Cloverdale Road frontages. Pared A M-66,38.79 acres w/13W-ac woods, pond A 1 split Reduced 919,950 New Price 1105,000 H*w Price 170,000 Parcal C M-66.2.42 acre buildng Me Reduced 52400 .................................New Price 919,000 Parcel D M-66.2.42 acre buidng site Reduced 52,000 ......................... New Price 519,000 Parcel E M-66 8 Cloverdale Rd., 2 33 acre burrtng Me. Reduced 52,000 Hew Price $19,000 Parcel F Cloverdale Rd, 8.11 acre bull jSOM. pond ..................................... $33,600 Parcel 0 Cloverdale Rd . 7.25 acre butd*x0AHk, pend..................................... 531400 TWV-559 - Maple Grove Twp., Parcel I Cloverdale Rd., 17.69 acre 157,750 COUNTY'S BEST BUY TMV-556 - Maple Grove Twp.. Maple Valley Schools, Clowdale Rd. 1/2 mile west ol IMS - Secure a Metime ol hunting with Itirs slightly rolling 60+/- acres with large duck pond and 15+7acres d woods. Health Dept approved septc/Wel. Hunters have 4 al out your back door. New Price ................................................................................................................................4150,000 OPEN HOUSE SUN., MARCH 2™ • 2-4 PM Dir R-orn Downtown Nashville MG6 1 block south of m 79 to East on Francis St 11O E. FRANCIS ST. • NASHVILLE NEW LISTING TMC-160 - Village ol Nutwille, Maple Valley School* • 1-1/2 ttory home, ncety updated. Great property for that young couple starting out. Why rent in. Affordable list price of ..............$78,900 by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE M1LLTARY-DJJIX MORTGAGE SALE NEW LISTING COUNTY’S BEST BUY SOLD Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR An.EMP.TJNG TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ddtwwe’b A lender be Dear Ancle: I have been divorced from “Gina” for several years. We have two chil­ dren. one of whom still lives with her.! am currently married to “Annette.” Gina re­ ceives regular child support from me. but she made some bad investment decisions and asked for my assistance when she fell three months behind on her rent. When I told Annette I gave Gina rent money, she blew a gasket. She said Gina was irresponsible and we shouldn’t have to bail her out. She also said Gina should pay back the money with interest. I tried to ex­ plain that this is not about my ex-wife. It's about my child. He needs a roof over his head, and I am going to see that he has one. even if I have to supply it myself. I do not intend to ask Gina to repay me. Was I wrong to help Gina? How can 1 make my wife understand? - New York. Dear New York: You were generous to help Gina, and you were right to do sc. since it involved your son’s well-being. It’s also OK to ask Gina to repay the loan, al­ though we agree that you should not charge her interest. After all, the money was to provide shelter for your son. Unless Gina makes a habit of asking for loans, Annette should not feel so threatened by it. Working calls Dear Annie: Please tell me how many personal phone calls a person should make during the course of a workday. I am a nurse in a busy hospital. I have a coworker who thinks nothing of taking care of per­ sonal business on the telephone. I needed help one day. and this coworker was on the phone ordering a gift for a friend. She said she was unable to help me because she had to finish placing her order. When I told her she should not be mak­ ing persona] calls at work, she became up­ set and went to the supervisor, who had the nerve to ask me what business it was of mine to keep track of her calls. Am I in the wrong? How should 1 handle this in the fu­ ture? - Anywhere, USA. Dear USA: My, my, who would want to be a patient at your hospital when the staff is too busy ordering presents to tend to business? Personal phone calls should be kept to a minimum during working hours, and most businesses have specific guidelines to that effect. Unfortunately, your hospital seems to have no such policy, or the supervisor has no intention of enforcing it. Unless you are willing to go over the su­ pervisor’s head, you are stuck. Cheap trip? Dear Annie: I just read the letter from “Hurting in Iowa." whose sister, “Velma," offering her $20 after they took a long road trip together. “Hurting" said her sister was cheap and now Velma won’t speak to her. No wonder. Whoever heard of spending SI 15 in gas to drive 500 miles? Unless the sister drives a Sherman tank, she overesti­ mated her gas costs. That same trip in my gas guzzler would have cost me $43. -Take the Train in Ohio. Dear Ohio: You weren’t the only reader who noticed: Doesn’t add up Dear Annie: As a math professor, 1 was IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANGE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. intrigued by “Hurting in Iowa." According to AAA Wisconsin and the Iowa Petroleum Update, the average price of a gallon of self-serve, unleaded gas in late 2002 was about $130 in Wisconsin and under $1.40 in Iowa. That trip should have cost about $23 in gas. Velma must have believed her $20 was covering nearly the entire amount. - G.M., University in Massachusetts, Dart­ mouth, Mass. Dear Professor: We can only assume the cost of the trip included at least one overnight stay, plus food. Either that, or “Hurting" expected Velma to pay for wear and tear on the car (and maybe pain and ag­ gravation as well). 1-888-477-6591 1 -269-945-0514 e. www.trademarkrealty.com Fax 269-945-0524 “Your Real Estate Connection1 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hastings last September, and both of them are now living with us and paying rent. Here’s the problem; Lucy doesn’t cook. She says she wasn’t raised to make food from scratch." I have tried to get her inter­ ested in learning to prepare a few things that my son loves to cat, but she refuses to touch anything in the kitchen. Lucy also doesn’t want to help clean the main bath­ room. which wc all share. Whenever I tell Lucy that she needs to do more around the house, she offers the lame excuse, "I don’t know how" and then does nothing. This girl is 31 years old. and she ought to know how to cook and clean. For months. 1 have offered to teach her. but it seems nothing penetrates. I said we should each cook our own meals, but so far. they aren’t doing it, and I’m still supplying din­ ner every night. Do you have any advice for me? - Dis­ gusted in Texas. Dear Disgusted: Yes. Lucy is perfectly capable of learning these skills, but she is unwilling. She has no intention of cooking or cleaning, despite your offers to teach her. Does your son cook and clean? If not, why don’t you offer to teach HIM? These are not “women’s" jobs, and both Lucy and her husband should be pitching in. If you want this young couple to cook for themselves, stop providing them with meals. Set up a cleaning and cooking schedule that includes everyone in the house. Tell them you expect each person to do his or her share, and if they refuse, they will be charged additional rent to pay for cleaning and cooking help. And make it stick. Mom. or you will be their cook and housekeeper until (he day they move out. Angry grandma Dear Annie: Last year. I spent spring break at home, and managed to sec only my immediate family and close friends. When I left to go back to school, I realized too late, that I hadn’t visited my grandmother. I didn’t know how deeply I had offended Grandma until my birthday, weeks later, when she neither called nor sent a card. She later told me, “I deliberately forgot because you didn’t come and visit me on spring break." I apologized profusely, but she is still trying to make me feel guilty, and she his enlisted the entire family’s cooperation in being angry with me, which is why there is a problem. My uncle and his family sided with Grandma and have become impossible to deal with. Last Christmas was a total disas­ ter. Spring break in coming up soon, and I feel as if I should somehow patch things up, but I have no idea how. Right now. I’m not sure it’s worth it. Any ideas? - Lawrence. Kan. Dear Lawrence: It is childish of Grandma to hold a grudge, and worse, to insist that the rest of the family cater to her foolish­ ness. Nonetheless, she is your grandmother and deserves extra consideration. This spring break, visit her as soon as you get into town. Be sweet and loving. Call at least twice while you are al home, so she is con­ vinced you are thinking of her. She may not desetve such concern, but do it anyway for the sake of family harmony. Next year, con­ sider going out of town. ••••• Annie s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Suga., longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi .com, or write to: An­ nie ’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators .com. NOTICE!!!! RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL ELECTION MARCH 11,2003 CHOOSE EXPERIENCE AND DEDICATION VOTE REPUBLICAN JIM CARR FOR TOWNSHIP Responsible awe [*]□(=) IOS.LJW W Household help Dear Annie: Our son married “Lucy” SUPERVISOR Representation �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 27. 2003 - Page 9 to TIME memory lane. Fitzgerald G.A Post 125 (Part VII) By Joyce Wdnbrecht The State encampment of lhe G A .R. was held in June of 1905 at Traverse City. E.C. Cannon of Evart was elected state com­ mander. SH. Malloory of the village of Lake Odessa was elected as an alternate delegate to the national encampment, which was held at Denver. Colo., in August 1905. There were more than 1,000 men from Barry County who served in lhe Civil War. They were bonded by experiences that could not be understood by those who did not serve. The organization of the veterans served several purposes, but comradeship and a place to communicate similar experi­ ences was a strong reason for a veteran to join the G A.R. units in lhe various places. At one time Barry County had 11 GA.R. posts. Fitzgerald was about number four to be organized. The roster for Fitzgerald Post continues: Henry M. Merrill, age 47; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service on Aug. 5, 1864, as a sergeant in Co. E 3rd Michigan Infantry. Discharged July 3, 1865, as a sergeant in Co. E 3rd Michigan Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge. General Order No. 27. Mustered into the GA.R. April 11. 1883. Suspended on June 30. 1885. Reinstated Sept. 30. 1885. Died 1906. Hannable Marble, age 42; birthplace, Ohio; residence. Hastings. Fanner. Entered service April 23, 1862 as a private. Co. D 65th Illinois Infantry. Discharge March 13. 1865. as a private. Co. D 65th Illinois Infantry. Cause of discharge. Expiration of term. Mustered into GA Ji. May 19. 1883. Scalp wound on head, in front of Atlanta. Died 1916. James Murphy, age 46; birthplace, at sea. Residence. Hastings. Engineer. Entered ser­ vice Sept. 20. 1861 as a private, Co. B 4th Vermont Infantry. Discharged Dec. 15, 1863. to Veterans 4. Vermont, June 9, 1865 as a corporal. Co. B Cause of discharge. General Order No. 163 of 1865. Mustered into G A.R. Oct. 9, 1883. Dropped Jan. 24. 189). Reinstated June 30. 1894. Died Dec. 17. 1904. Arthur J. Mathews, age 53; birthplace. Indiana; residence. Hastings. Laborer. Entered service on Nov. 28,1863. as a pri­ vate in Co. D 128th Indiana Infantry. Discharged April 10, 1866, as a private in Co. D 128th Indiana Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge, General Order No. 85, Department of War. Mustered in to GA.R. Nov. 3, 1883. Dropped June 30. 1886. Killed Jan. 25, 1886. John Michael, age 52; birthplace. Germany; residence, Hastings. Painter. Entered service on Aug. 12, 1861, hospital steward 8th Michigan Infantry. Discharged Feb. 9, 1866. as a Second Sergeant Co. G 7th U.S. Veterans Volunteer. Cause of dis­ charge. expiration of lime. Mustered into G.A.R. Dec. 8. 1883. Honorably dis­ charged from Post 125th on Sept. 22.1882. Reinstated June 10,1911. George More, age 37. birthplace. New York; residence Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Dec. 7.1863 as a private Co. L 2nd New York Mounted River. Discharge May 25.1865, as private in Co. L 2nd New York Mounted Rifle. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 58.Mustered into G A A. as a private in Co. L 2nd New York Mounted Rifle. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 58. Mustered into G.A.R. Jan. 26. 1884. Dropped Dec. 12, 1903. Died Aug. 3. 1889. Jacob Maus, age 53; birthplace. Bingen. Germany; residence. Grand Rapids. Grocer. Entered service Aug. 29. 1861. as a second lieutenant in Co. F 8th Michigan Infantry. Discharged Jan. 9. 1862, as a second lieu­ tenant in Co. F 8th Michigan Infantry. Cause, disability. Mustered into G.A.R. Nov. 22, 1884. Dropped Dec. 27. 1890. Reinstated Dec. 31.1894. Watson W. McKibbon, age 38; birth­ place. Seneca County, New York, resi­ dence. Carlton Township. Fanner. Entered service Oct. 10, 1863, as a private in Co. I 9th Ohio Cavalry. Discharged July 20.1865 as a private Co. I 9th Ohio Cavalry. Cause of discharge, order of Secretary of War. Mustered into G.A.R. May 2. 1885, dropped Dec. 27,1890. Alex F. McIntosh, age 68; birthplace, at sea; residence, Hastings. Carpenter. Entered service December 1862, as a pri­ vate in Co. F 7th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, surgeon certificate. Mustered into GA JI. March 27,1886. Dropped Jan. 24. 1891. Died March 25. 1898. James F. Mead, age 51; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Clerk. Entered service Sept. 14.1861. as a sergeant in Co. F, 8th Michigan Infantry. Discharged Nov. 18. 1864 as a first sergeant in Co. F 8th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, wounds. Mustered into GA.R. Aug. 14, 1886. Dropped Nuv. 20. 1897. Died Jan. 19. 1911. Adclbcrt Moore, age 37; birthplace. Pittsford. New York; residence. Rutland Township. Farmer. Entered service May I. 1864. as a private in Co. F 139th Indiana Infantry. Discharged July 18.1865, as a pri­ vate in Co. A 142nd Indiana Volunteers. Cause, order of the war department. Mustered into GA.R. Nov. 6. 1886. Dropped Nov. 20.1897. Reinstated Sept. 9. 1899. Patrick McPhariin, no age given; birth­ place, Ireland; residence. Rutland Township ” t. Entered service Sep*. 3, 1863. as ..ic in Co. M 8th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Aug. 31, 1864, as a private in Co. M 8th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge. Special Order No. 57. Mustered into GA.R. June 1. 1889. Died 1916. Michael P. McPhariin, no age given; birthplace. Ireland; residence, Rutland Township. Fanner. Entered service Sept. 3, 1863, as a sergeant in Co. C 11th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Sept. 1, 1865, as a sergeant in Co. C 11th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 27. Department of New York. Mustered into GA.R. June 29. Dropped Nov. 20. 1897. Reinstated Dec. 8, 1894. Died Dec. 20. 1913. WA. Langston, age 65; birthplace, Iowa; residence, Hastings. Fanner. Entered ser­ vice Aug. 2,1862, as a private in Co. F. 78, Indiana. Discharged November 1864. Mustered into G A Jt. No date given. Lester Mead, age 46; birthplace. Castleton Township; Residence, Castleton township; Farmer. Entered serviceFcb. 15, 1863, as private in Co. G 12 Michigan Infantry. Discharged Feb. 15.1866. as a pri­ vate in Co. G 12th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, close of war. Mustered into (jA.R 'NO’X;3J,!890. Dropped May 22.1897. Henry C. Myers, age 47; birthplace. Ohio; residence, Hastings. Laborer. Entered service March 31. 1864, as a pri­ vate Co. F 2nd Michigan Infantry. Discharged. July 28. 1865, as a private in Co. F 2nd. Michigan Infantry. Cause, close of war. Mustered intoGA.R. July 20.1895. Transferred Oct. 6,1900. Henry Marble, age 49; birthplace. Hastings; residence. Rutland Township. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 8. 1863. as a private in Co. C 11th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged. Sept. 18. 1865. as a private in Co. G 8th Volunteer R.C. Cause of dis­ charge. General Order No. 116. Mustered into GAJl. May 8. 1897. By Transferree Card. Aug. 13. 1898. Henry Mishler, age 62; birthplace, Summersctt, Pa.; residence. Hastings. Carpenter. Entered service Aug. 15. 1862. as a private in Co. D 100th Indiana Infantry. Discharged, Jan. 1.1865, as a Corporal Co. D 100th Indiana Infantry. Cause, fistula. Mustered into GA.R. April 9.1898. Died. C.W. Moore, age 62; birthplace. Washtenaw County. Mich.; residence. Hastings. Fanner. Entered service Aug. 7, 1864. as a private Co. G 8th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged June 5. 1865, as a pri­ vate in Co. G. 8th Michigan Cavalry. Cause, close of war. Mustered into G AJL July 2.1898. Henry Maloy, age 62; birthplace. New York; residence. Castleton Township. Farmer. Entered service 1863. as a private in Co. M 11th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Sept. 22. 1865. as a private in Co. M 11 th Cavalry. Cause of discharge, general orders, war department. Died. March 1911 in Soldiers Home, Grand Rapids. L.M. Mosier, age 71; birthplace. Hartland, N.Y.;residencc. Hastings. Retired. Entered service Sept. 14. 1861, as a private in Co. 66 Illinois Infantry. Discharged Jan. 28. 1864. as a private Co. C 66 Illinois Infantry. Cause of discharge, disability. Mustered into GAJL Nov. 27. 1909. Died Sept. 12,191). Edward Mowciy age 68; birthplace. Madison County, New York; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Dec. 11. 1862, as a private Co H 7th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Sept. 15. 1865, as a sergeant in Co. H 7th Michigan Cavalry. Cause, close of war. Mustered into GA Ji. May 25,1912. John B. Mulligan, age 74; birthplace, Lenewee County, Mich.; residence. Hastings. Fanner. Entered service Aug. 8, 1862, as a private in Co. G 2nd Michigan Cavalry. Discharged June 16, 1865, as a private in Co. G 2 Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, end of war. Mustered into GAA. July 27.1912. James H. Maxwell, age 72; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Retired. Entered service March 1.1861, as a private in Co. E 49lh New York Infantry. Discharged 1865, as a private Co. E New York Infantry. Cause of discharge, expira­ tion of term. Mustered into GA.R. March 1,1913. L. McCarty, age 42; birthplace. Washtenaw County. Mich.; residence, Rutland Township. Fanner. Entered service Feb. 22. 1865. as a Wagoner Co. H 2nd Michigan Infantry. Discharged July 28. 1865. as a private Co. H 2nd Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, close of war. Mustered into G.A.R. Aug. 13. 1887. Dropped Nov. 20.1898. Reinstated Sept. 9. 1899. Charles Mellon, age 47; birthplace. New York; residence. Hastings. Cooper. Entered service Dec. 4.1863. as a private Co. K 4th Michigan Cavalry . Discharged July 26. 1865. as a private Co. K 4th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, order from the war department. Mustered into GA.R. Aug. 29.1885. Died Dec. 19.1903. Marion Mead, no age given; birthplace. Illinois; residence. Hastings. Salesman. Entered service Jan. 16. 1864. as a private Co. F 6th Michigan HA. Discharged Aug. 20. 1865. as private Co. B 6th Michigan HA. Cause of discharge, close of the war. Mustered into G.A.R. June 14. 1890. Dropped Nov. 20, 1897. William Myers, age 72; birthplace, England; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service August 1864 as a private Continued next week. THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defaufl has been mxH to STATE OF MCHK2AN JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL ORCUTT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCAT1ON/PO3T1NG AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 03-089-00 Plaintiff Melody Ann Duchnowski 8141 W. Slate Rd . Apt. H MiddtovHle. Ml 49333 (269) 795-9199 Plaintiff's attorney Melody Ann Duchnowski 8141 W. State Rd.. Apt. H Middleville. Ml 49333 (269) 795-9199 Defendant Stephen Duchnowski 1115 11th St. Grand Rapids. Ml 49504 (616) 454-9921 TO: Stephen Duchnowski IT IS ORDERED: You are b^ng sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a divorce. You must file your answer or take other action permuted by law In this court at the court address above on or before 28 days after last publication. If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you tor the raeei oemanoeo m me comptamr rneo in mis Rigger, a married person and Randy O. Bigger, a married person (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation; Mortgagee, dated August 29, 2001, and recorded on September 7.2001 to document number 1066108 to Berry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum ot SEVENTH-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 88/100 dollars ($73,784.88). Including interest to 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.60 PM. on March 13. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and ve described as: Lots 21. MtodtovNe Downs Addition No. 1, accordtog to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats on Pago 4. Barry County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 month(s) A copy of this order shall be published once each week in Hastings Banner lor three consec­ utive weeks, and proof ot publication shall be Wed in this court. Date: 2/14/03 James H. Fisher Judge (3/13) A Different Approach To Healing RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated: February 6 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott A Trott. P.C. ...Attorqw* end Counselors 3O4OCHUegraph Roed. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File f 200311297 (2/27) ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF MEETING The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall. 8060 Tasker Rd.. Bellevue Michigan 49021 on March 4 at 7:00 pm to organize and receive the rolls. NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on March 4.2003. at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charier Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, to organize and review The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall. 8060 Tasker Rd., Bellevue Michigan 49021 on March 10 at 9 am -12 noon and 1 pm to 4 pm. March 11,4 pm - 8 pm and March 13 5 pm to 8 pm to hear protest. the Assessment Roll. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWN­ SHIP HALL. 246’ Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, on: MARCH 10. 2003 9:00 a m. m Noon 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. MARCH 13. 2003 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Io 900 p.m. Abo. any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll Co. E 3rd Michigan Infantry. Discharged Sept. 28. 1865. as a private Co. E 3rd Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, close of war. Mustered into G.A.R. Jan. 29, 1898. Died December 1901. George Nichols, age 52; birthplace. New York; residence. Carlton Township. Fanner. Entered service Jan. 4. 1864. as a private Co. H Ibth New York Heavy Artillery. Discharged Aug. 21. 1865. as a private H 16th New York Heavy Artillery. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 194. Mustered into G.A.R. Nov. 10. 1885. Suspended Dec. 31. 1885. Reinstated March 3). 1886. Wounded in the knee. Died June 10.1911. Henry F. Naylor, age 30; birthplace. Medina. Ohio; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Feb. I. 1864. as a private Co. F 166th Ohio Infantry. Discharged May 2. 1864, as a private Co. F 166th Ohio Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of term. Mustered into G.A.R. July 13. 1912. Died 1916. (517) 852-2070 Blue Cross PPO, Medicare, PPOM Provider PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 2003 MULTIPLIER RATIO CLASS 1.1779 Agriculture 42.45% 1 1206 Commercial 42.62% 1.0000 50.00% Industnal 46.78% 1.0250 Residentia' Developmental Personal www. nashvi llechiroirscticcsnter.net The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every par­ cel will receive the same. If you have purchased property, it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buddings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll. or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property and wiM. to their judgment, make the valuation ther«wf relatively just and equal. Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058-9725 (269) 948-2194 Open Invitation Republican Coffee 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. March 4, 2003 RITCHIE’S COFFEE SHOP Come Meet The Republican Candidate Paid tor by the Committee to Elect Jim Carr, 3535 Tillotson Rd.. Hastings The Assyria Township board will provide nec­ essary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes ol printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meet­ ing or public hearing up to 7 days notice to the Assyria Township Board. Individuals with disabili­ ties requiring auxiliary aids or services should con­ tact Assyria Township Clerk, Debbie Massimino at 758-4003. Mike Boles, Supervsor PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW HOPE TOWNSHIP The organizational meeting ot the Hope Township Board of Review will be held in the office ot the Supervisor at the Hope Township Hall on Tuesday. March 4. 2003, at 6 p.m. All public meetings of the 2003 Board of Review will be held et the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058 Dates for property owner appeals are as follows: March 10. 2003, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 11, 2003. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. And any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 2003 assessment roff. Any property owner unable to attend either of the above appeal dates may appeal by letter no later than March 10. 2003, to the Hope Township Board of Review. 5463 S. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Ml 49058 2003 Factors and Assessment Ratios ai determined by the Barry County Equalization Department. 101 Agriculture Multiplier 1.0148 Ratio 4927% Mu^Mar Ratio 201 Commercial 1.0888 45.88% Ratio Multiplier 301 Industrial 1.0000 50.00% Ratio 401 Residential Multiplier 1.0896 45.88% Ratio Multiplier 501 Timber Cutover 1.0000 50.00% Ratio Multiplier 1.0000 601 Developmental 50.00% Ratio Multiplier 1.0000 Personal Property 50.00% Change in Assessment Notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed for 2003 Patricia Albert �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 27. 2003 [~ E^n^^inifreiUWalker^Wash | Alice M. Hokanson OKEMOS - Erma Winifred (Walker) Wash, age 78. died January 31. 2073. She was bom January 8, 1925 in take Odessa, the daughter of Carl and Bertha (Rogers) Walker. Mrs. Wash was a member of Pilgrim C ongregational Church, tansing and a vol­ unteer for over 20 years at Ingham Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. Kenneth "Bud" Walker. A wonderful mother to three daughters. Judy A. (Terry) Strickler of London. Ky„ Carolyn S. (Michael) Johnson of Battle Creek and Patricia J. (Richard) Ross of Charlotte; five grandchildren; II great­ grandchildren; treasured partner. Everett A. Schieve of tansing. Erma grew up in take Odessa and grad­ uated from high school there with the Class of 1943. Funeral services were held Monday. Feb. 3. 2003. Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, tansing. Contributions may be made to Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice. 700 W. Ash. Mason. Mich. 48854. in memory of Erma. Cornell Pope, age 87. of Delton, died February 22, 2003, al home. He was bom August 16. 1915, to Vichcnic J. and Rafira (German) Popa. He served in the U.S. Army for 30 years, retir­ ing in 1971, as a colonel. Cornell served his country in three wars. World War II. lhe Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. He was awarded 27 different medals and com­ mendations including the Bronze Star with V for Valor and two Purple Hearts for being wounded in Germany (World War II) and Korea. His senice included being director of the Office of Utilization. Defense logis­ tics Sen ice Center in Battle Creek. Cornell married Helen Carol Putnam in 1946. in North Carolina. She died June 23. 1988. He is survived by his son. Gavin Pope of Delton; brother. Vincent Pope of Hastings; and sister. Virginia Winn of Battle Creek. He was active in several veterans organi­ zations. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery. Raleigh. North Carolina with full military honors al a later date. No other sen ices are planned. Memorials may be made to a veterans organization of choice. The family is being sen cd by Shaw Funeral Home. Robert A. Tremain & Associate*, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MATTHEW S MEEK, AN UNMARRIED MAN to KEY BANK. USA. N.A. Mortgagee, dated June 8. 2000. and recorded on June 14. 2000, as In­ strument No. 1045558, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred thirty eight thousand three hundred three and 91/100 Dollar* ($138,303.91), including interest at 11.100% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings. Ml, at 1:00 PM on March 20. 2003. Said premises are situated in YANKEE SPRINGS TWP., BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described as: File Number 08-9053231 BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT A BEING THE EAST 20 RODS OF THE WEST 50 RODS OF THE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37' 38" EAST 329.72 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF TRACT A. THENCE SOUTHERLY 245 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF TRACT A. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 38" WEST 155 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES 07 12" WEST 140.7 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 310 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF TRACT A TO THE EAST-WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 23. THENCE WESTERLY 75 FEET ALONG SAID 1/4 LINE. THENCE NORTH 654.95 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF TRACT A TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO EASE­ MENT 30 FEE1 IN WIDTH FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO THE REMAINING PART OF TRACT A CONTAINING AN EXISTING BITUMI­ NOUS DRIVEWAY THERETO. AND SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO YANKEE SPRINGS ROAD VIA BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY SERVING THE ENTIRE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon?J in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, tr. which case the redemption period shall be 3G days from the date of such sale DATED: February 13, 2003 ATTORNEY FOR; Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 KEY BANK. USA. N.A. Mortgagee (3-6) HASTINGS - Alice M. Hokanson. age 75. of Hastings, died Tuesday. Feb. 25. 2003 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Hokanson w as bom on Oct. 4. 1927 in Maple Grove Twp.. Barry County, the daughter of taster and Emma (Lox ell) Wolff. She was raised in the Maple Grove area of Barry County and attended area rural schools, graduating in 1945 from Hastings High School. She w as married to George H. Hokanson on July 21. 1945. She lived all her married life in lhe Hastings area. She was employed as a school bus drher for Hastings Public Schools for over 10 years. Mrs. Hokanson enjoyed doing crafts, gardening and especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Hokanson is survived by her hus­ band. George; sons. George (Ruth) Hokanson of Woodland. Bryce Hokanson of Hastings. Bruce Hokanson of St Louis. Mich.; daughter. Patsy (Roy) Phelps of North Carolina; five grandchildren. Matt. Eric. Traci. Andy and Fred; and nine great­ grandchildren. Preceding her in death were brothers. Frank and Raymond; sisters. Eleanor. Alberta. Leona. Mildred. Dorothy and Margaret. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation. Respecting her wishes, private family services were held in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial will be at Wamer-Sloney Point Cemetery. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. /liea Obituaties Gary Lee Price Keith E. Lancaster was bom Aug. 27. 1922 in Hastings. Mich, to Lillian (Edger) Wilson and Edwin Lancaster. He died Feb. 7.2003 after a long illness. He served his country in the Air Corps from 1942-1945. He married Bettie (Helton) in 1946 and three children. Larry. Scott and Carol. He graduated from Albion College in 947 with a B.A. and from Michigan State University in 1950 with a M.M. One of his favorite things was to return to his hometown of Hastings and made a point of seeing old friends and visi ing with his mother and Aunt Phyllis Craig. He was so thrilled to lead the singing for the 20th, 25th. 50th and 55th High School Reunion and always attributed his music teaching career to Art Lower, who was his high school music teacher. He retired to Continental Country Club. Wildwood, Fla. after a successful music teaching career at Cumberland College 47­ 49. Flint, Mich. 50-55 and Royal Oak. Mich. 55-78. He had church choirs in the Detroit and Leesburg, Fla. area. He had a strong reli­ gious faith and loved the Lord and the reli­ gious music of the church. He will be great­ ly missed but know he is singing with the choir angels. Intennent wilt Ue-.Marth 7th at the Bushnell Honda National Cemetery. LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent'* Estate FILE No. 02-23569-DE Estate of Linda M Ostertxock. deceased. Date of Birth: 3-20-50 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Linda M. Osierbrock, who lived at 2595 2nd Street. Wayland. Michigan died 9-19-02. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the es'ate wHI be forever barred unless presented to Nicole Ostertxock. named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/propused personal representative within 4 mcr.ins after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 2/19/03 Tania Hndk DeVries (P57102) 1244 Lincoln Road Allegan. Michigan 49010 (269) 686-8330 Nicole Ostertxock 2592 2nd Street Waytand. Ml 49348 (2/27) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals win conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number V-4-2003 Jeremy Miller. Location: 4844 Berryville Rd., in Section 6 of Maple Grove Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 14x20-ft addi‘ion to an existing home that is too dose to the side yard (0.8-ft. on the NE comer and 1-ft on the NW comer), the minimum it 24-ft, and too close to the front yard (40-ft from *J»e road right of way), the minimum is 50-ft. in the AR zon­ ing district. Case Number V-5-2OO3 Mike * Gail Haskamp (applicant), Maynard & Velma Nicholson teToperty owner). Locatkx.. Mixer Rd., in Section 5 in Baltimore Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to create a parcel on a private road that is longer than 1.250­ ft, and does not comply with the construction standards of Section 4.44, in the AR zoning dis­ trict. Case Number V-6-2003 Brett Houtkooper (applicant), Jack Houtkooper (property owner). Location: 5181 Walnut Ridge, in Section 29 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to create a lot with less lake frontage than required (40-ft). the minimum is 150-ft. in the RL-1 zoning oistrict. which is also in conflict with the provisions of Section 4.26 B-1 “Keyholing Ordinance", also in violation of Section 4.44 "Private Road" Ordinance Case Number V-7-2003 Matt Howell. Location: 3597 M-43 Hwy., in Section 30 of Cartton Twp. Purpose: Request for a variance to create an open space community without complying with the provisions of Section 4.46 B (2) (b) (3) and (4); in the A zoning district. Meeting date: March 11, 2003. Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street, Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of the above described property(ies) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given lhe opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (259) 948-4820 The variance application^) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W*»t State Street, Hasting*, Ml 49058 dunng the hours ol 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12 pm to 1 pm) Monday-Fnday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for fur­ ther information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials be ng considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, (269) 945-1284 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk (2727) I | France* DeMott HASTINGS - Frances DeMott, age 89. of Hastings, died Monday. Feb. 24.2003 al P&nnock Hospital in Hstings. She was bom December 27. 1913 in Hastings, the daughter of Otis and Adah (Lahr) DeMott. She graduated from Hastings High School. Frances taught rural schools in the Hastings area. She spent many hours for the past 20 years volunteering at the Hastings COA. She was a dedicated reader for the Hastings Public Library and attended lhe Hope United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. Vem DeMott. No services will be held. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to lhe Hastings COA. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. | ^Ethe^^P^merenck | CEMENT CITY. Ml - Roger Eugene tampman. age 58. of Cement City. ML passed away peacefully at his daughters home in Hastings. Saturday. Feb. 22.2003. Roger was bom July 23. 1944 in Quincy, the son of Robert and Doris (Taylor) tampman. whom have preceded him in death. He grew up in Hanover-Horton area and graduated from Hanover-Horton High School in 1963. He became an over the road truck driver and a member of the Teamsters Union in the 70’s until an illness forced him to an early retirement, but he kept to the roads running in the summer and south in the winter, until a second illness made him come to a final rest stop called his house. Roger was a brother of lhe Liberty Masonic Lodge since November of 1970. and also volunteer fireman for Clark take. ML He was an avid motorcyclist, sports­ man. and jack of all trades. He didn’t leave many stones unturned! He is survived by his daughter. Debra (Brian) Blair of Hastings, their children, Brooke and Austin; his son, Todd tampman of Jackson; his former wife. Bernadette Richards Moore of Jackson; sis­ ter. Yvonne Causie of Hanover, ML A memorial service will be held Saturday. March 1, 2003 al 2 p.m. at the Jackson Masonic Lodge. 2527 Helena Ave.. Jackson. Ml. with a dinner following. Chaplain John Kirkman officiating. The Lampman-Blair family has asked in lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to the family. The family will then divide donations to the ALS Foundation and the Cancer research. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, ML |______ Ashley Susan Racine HASTINGS - Ashley Susan Racine, age 11. of Hastings, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at De Vos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. A memorial service will be held 5 pm. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church. Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. A memorial reception at the church will immediately follow ser­ vices. The family is being served by the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashley Susan Racine Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Russell Stowell BATTLE CREEK Ethel G. Pommerenck. age 95, of Battle Creek, died Friday. Feb. 21. 2003 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was bom Dec. 6, 1907 in Orange Township of Kalkaska County, Ml the daughter of Frederick F. and Lottie (Stoops) Shephard. Ethel married Aage Pommerenck on June 27, 1947 in Kalkaska, Ml and lie preceded her in death in 1952. Over the years the couple lived in Kalkaska and Galesburg. Upon her hus­ band's death. Ethel moved to Bartle Creek where she resided the rest of her life. When she was younger. Ethel was employed as a housekeeper, cook, and nurs­ es aid She also worked for the Baltic Creek Sanitarium for a number of years. Ethel was an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing at her cottage on Bristol Lake. She enjoyed dancing and especially playing cards with her friends in the Scandia Fraternity of America. Surviving are her brothers. Howard Stephen of Kalkaska. MI. care givers. Alice Roddy and Paula Allen, friends. Wayne Neil. Dean Barnum, and Merline Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers. Eha and Raymond Shephard. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Feb. 25. 2003 at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Pastor Steven S. Olmstead officiat­ ed. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by lhe Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Russell Stowell, age 80, a loving hus­ band. father, grandfather, and soon to be great grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday. Feb. 22,2003. Bom to H. Ford and Eva (Makley) Stowell on June 26. 1922. Russell was a life-long resident of Woodland. Fanning was his passion, along with bingo. Family was the most important pan of Russell’s life; next was his extended family of many, many friends. Russell always put everyone else’s need before his own. Making sure he left every­ one with a smile was the goal that was most dear to him. Russell is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years. Margaret (Mascho) Stowell; sons, Douglas (Susie) Stowell. James (Kathy) Stowell, and Rick (Julie) Stowell; daugh­ ters. Sue Stowell and Barb (Darell) Slater; grandchildren. Jeffery Stowell (Julie McAlvey). Trever Slater. Kevin Stowell (Heather Kauffman). Mikel Slater (Heidi Wilkins). Sarah Stowell. Chad Stowell, Angatae Stowell. Malt Stowell. Cody Stowell, and Ben Stowell; great grandbaby to be. Hannah Slater; brother. Perry (Norma) Stowell; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service were held on Wednesday. Feb. 26 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Fire Department or the Lake wood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. DALTON. GA. - Gary Lee Price, age 61, of Dalton. Ga. and formerly of Nashville, Ml died Saturday. Feb. 22. 2003 al the Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton. Ga. Survived by his wife. Jane; two daugh­ ters and sons-in-law. Christina and Ted Gregory of Chatsworth. GA. Star and Todd Sands of Urbana. IL; one son and daughter­ in-law. Steven and Ericka Price of Bellevue. Ml; one step-son. Ray Ochoa of Fontana. CA; his mother. Agnes Price of Nashville. Ml; two sisters. Sharon Barrone and Gloria Hummel; two brothers, tarry and Ronnie Price; seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Ovid Price and a son. Gary Lee Price, Jr. Funeral and committal services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. March 1.2003 at the Peace United Methodist Church. 6043 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville with Rev. Susan Trowbridge officiating. Burial in the Banyville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. There will be no funeral home visitation. The family will receive visitors at the church one hour prior to service lime. The family is being served by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Beverly J. McKay BATTLE CREEK Beverly June (Blakeman) McKay, age 71. of Battle Creek, died Monday. Feb. 24. 2003 at home. She was bom Aug. 10,1931 to Garrett J. and Adeline Ruth (Cook) Blakeman in Battle Creek. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1949. During her high school years she was on lhe homecoming court in 1948 and the homecoming queen in 1949. she won a National Scholastic Art award in 1948 and was co-editor of the yearbook in 1949. She was the First cereal bowl queen for Battle Creek Central High School. Beverly was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek and sang in the church choir during her high school years. After graduating from high school, she was employed by Jacobson’s Inc.. General Motors Insurance Company in Chicago, and the Kellogg Company offices. She also attended American Academy of Art in Chicago during 1950 and 1951. Beverly married Eugene H. McKay. Jr. on Nov. 6. 1951. They lived in Columbus. Georgia, and Manhattan City. Kansas while her husband was in the Army. They moved back to Battle Creek in 1953 and Beverly has lived here every since. He has since remarried. Beverly’s community activities included being a former member of the lota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. During her membership she won third place in the National Valentine Queen contest, which was judged by Jack Lemmon, the actor. She was active in the American Security Council, Republican Senatorial inner Circle, and a life member of the Republican National Committee. Beverly attended sev­ eral meetings of the Republican National Committee in Washington and also attend­ ed President Reagan’s first inaugural ball in 1981. Beverly was also very active with the Calhoun County Republicans and was a local representative for her district several times, and attended state conventions. She served on the Republican Executive Committee and was chosen Calhoun County’s Outstanding Republican of the year during the 1980’s. Beverly was a formei member of the Junior League, the Battle Creek Art Center, and the Women's bowling league. She also volunteered her lime for those organiza­ tions as well as for lhe Art Goes to School program. She belonged to the Battle Creek Country Club, and she attended Kellogg Community College during the 1960’s. She loved her children and grandchildren very much and they were always her pri­ mary interest and concern. She loved the sun and summer, swimming,dancing, flow­ ers, and animals, especially cats. Her cat. Sunny, was her constant companion. Her interests included music, an, philosophy. Shakespeare, ethics, psychology, politics and the law. Surviving are sons. Eugene H. McKay Hi, and his wife Melissa, of Hastings and John B. McKay, and his wife Stacey, of Gull Lake; daughter. Heather M. McKay of Carefree, Ariz.; six grandchildren, and sis­ ter. Mary L. Brownell of Battle Creek. Friends may call after 5 p.m.. Wednesday. Feb. 26 at Shaw Funeral Home. Family will be present from 6-8 p.m. Services will lake place 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at First Presbyterian Church, Pastor Kathy J. Cleric officiating. Interment. Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to SAFE Place or to the Humane Society - Calhoun Area, envelopes available a! the funeral home. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhomex com. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 27, 2003 - Page 11 JlcJie, (bdeAAa The home of Tim and Lisa Williams has three >.uge trees marked for the saw. Adelaide Dalton, a longtime member of Lakewood UMC, enjoyed the evening s festivities. Behind her is her former pastor, the Rev. James Hulett. There is to be a concert at Lakewood High School for band students at 3 p.m. on Sunday in the high school gymnasium. World Day of Prayer services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday. March 7, in Ionia, sponsored by Church Women United at the First Christian Church on E. Washington Street. This service, held for decades, is now held on the first Friday of Lent to fall within tjhe ^alc^darj of jthre^ branches of Chrisuandoni. ’ The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. March 8. at 1 p.m. at Lake Manor. The speaker will present his story of the sinking of a boat carrying hun­ dreds of Union Soldier., whose lives were lost in the Mississippi River. The Ionia County Road Commission has announced that weight restrictions went into effect on Feb. 12. Rather new permits arc necessary for vehicles that would be hauling what is considered normal loads during restriction weeks. Permits arc to be acquired by contacting the County Road Commission. This includes trucks hauling home heating fuels. The monthly flea market comes to the VFW post in Lake Odessa March 7 and 8 from 9 to 4 p.m. with tables to rent. Food is available for lunch. Advance notice has been printed that the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) meeting for spring is to be Thursday. March 20. Reservations may be called to 374-8420 for retirees of the public school system. William Bulling of Bulling Construction is retiring after 42 years of service in this community. The first house he built is on Sixth Avenue. The most recent is the new home of Roily and Sharon Krauss on LakeyicwJ^ivc.Jn lhc intervening years, he and partner William Eckstrom devel­ oped the area along the Willowbrook Channel off Jordan Lake. They razed the schoolhousc-tumed-bar which was noted for its high decibels of sound that carried too well over the waters and replaced it with a beautiful home. Three duplex condo­ miniums now grace the waterway. Also, new houses were built to the north of the condos so the east side of Willowbrook is now lined with modem homes. Likewise, new homes have been built across the street. Both partners have their own homes along this drive. The east side of the chan­ nel was developed by removing some of the evergreen trees in the area known as “The Pines.** More beautiful homes are built along Pineview Drive. Scott Lake, formerly of Lake Odessa, has Ken promoted to an administrative posi­ tion at Auto Owners Insurance Company in Lansing. He has been with Auto-Owners since 1997 while attending college. He is the son of Douglas and Susan Lake and the husband of Amanda (DenBrabcr) Lake, who was a schoolmate in Lakewood. Friday and Saturday are the big sale days at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction with draft horses being sold on Friday along with tack, horse-drawn equipment and mules. On Saturday the saddle horses are to be sold at noon following the 9 a.m. sale of new and used tack. One more change has come to the former Huhn building on Jordan Lake Avenue. A new sign indicates that Family Dollar will be in the east half of the former supermar­ ket. There are indications of a new furnace in that half of the building. Rumor is that a fitness center is to be in the west half. Weeks ago the canopy of ti* former Zephyr station on M-50. adjacent to Dairy Queen, was removed. The station has been closed for years and the windows boarded over. Now there is a new sloping roof being installed. Glass entry door and open win­ dows indicate something coming. Again, rumors are that the O’Mara family is plan­ ning to open a business there. It will be good to have a functioning business in that prominent location, visible to all who enter the village on M-50 from the east. On Sunday. Feb. 16, Lakewood United Methodist Church had open house to cele­ brate its new addition. The open time began at 5 p.m. with visitors by the dozens roam­ ing the halls and seeing the 16 new class­ rooms. the offices, the rooms for other functions. The Livipg .Stopes ran a puppet show for the entire time so visiting children and even some adults had entertainment on site. Refreshments were served in The Gathering Place, the new name for the' rotunda area with its towering windows. Tim Spitzley was the architect for this huge addition. During the consecration service, three former pastors and tire visiting district superintendent. Benton Heisler of Okemos, each read one of the scripture passages cho­ sen for the evening. They were Rev. Allen Lewis now of Chelsea UM Retirement Home. Rev. James Hulett of Mecosta. Rev. Ward Pierce of Mendon, whose wife Muriel also attended. The Rev. Lewis had been pastor of the Woodland Evangelical Church in the mid- 1940s. His son who brought him for the event, the Rev. Kendall Lewis, of Battle Creek, was bom during his father’s pastorate there. The senior Lewis observed that likely the church building in which he preaciied would fit inside the sanctuary of the present church. The merger of Evangelical and United Brethren (new con­ stitution) churches occurred during his pas­ torate. He recalled helping Victor Eckhart plant oats one spring when Victor had a health problem. There was music by a chil­ dren’s choir. Kings’ Kids, directed by Sherrie (Klein) Staltcr. Organ and piano accompanied by congregational singing. The building committee was introduced. Members of the trustees were on stage and the building was presented by the building committee to the trustees. Down the aisle came a cart bearing the engraved comer stone which was to be installed in a mason­ ry column at the entrance. The company then reassembled in the Gathering Place, where the choir of adults sang a stirring anthem “The Comer Stone.” Many visitors came from other churches in the communi­ ty and beyond. The Lake Odessa Community Library is continuing in its “Celebrations Around the World” series with families invited to come each Tuesday night at 6 p.m. The March 4 theme will be MardiGras. For the next week on March 11. they will highlight the Medieval Festival. Two weeks ago drivers on Tupper Lake Street cast of Fourth Avenue were shocked to sec big orange X's painted on all the trees between the sidewalk and the street. What gives? The word is that Tupper Lake Street is to be improved in the same manner as Fourth Street was last year. This means lots of digging, likely replacement of some utilities buried in the street, new sidewalks and a widened driving surface. The third tree in the street scene measures 180 inches for its girth. This will eliminate a lot of sliadc for the lawns and houses but it will also remove lhe cause for sidewalk upheaval which has occurred over the last 90 years since that portion of the town was platted. Sheriff announces scholarship contest Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer has announced the call for nominations for the 2003 Bernard Grysen Memorial Criminal Justice scholarship competition through the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The scholarship is sponsored by the Michigan Sheriffs' Association Educational Services. Inc. Ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Michigan High School sen­ iors pursuing a career in criminal justice. Two scholarships will be awarded in each the MSA's five districts. Nominations for the scholarship must be made by a member of the Michigan Shcr- iff** Association (however, the nominee docs not have to be a member). Nomination forms must be submitted to DeBoer no later than Thursday. May 13. Now in its tenth year, the program has awarded nearly $100,000 in scholarships to deserving high school seniors around the state. Individuals who wish to make a nomina­ tion can obtain the form from the Barry County Sheriffs Office, located at 1212 W. State St. in Hastings. Remember that nominations must come from MSA members and should be for­ warded to the sheriffs office by May 1. PRESERVATION, continued from page 3 benefits of the farm project made several points. Some were the discouraging or ur­ ban sprawl, creating opportunities for rec­ reational hunting, preserving scenic views, and insuring a long term local food supply. A group discussion of ccononomic and political farm history enumerated historic steps leading to the present. One group identified a first step of iden­ tifying all the largest parcels to begin ef­ forts to recruit large farms to create large preserved land blocks. Continuing to in­ form people was a large part. Another group discussed how to encour­ age recreational access within the program which would preserve farms. Switch To ALLTEL AND GET THE MOST FOR YOUR MINUTES AAAH National Minutes’ tnn gg *T*T V V NO ROAMING OR LONG-DISTANCE CHARGES .Xk 400 Anytime Minutes. 4000 Night & Weekend Minutes. 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I’m gonna try not to get stuck.” Delton’s Dustin Morgan (40-4), who's returning to the Palace with teammate Jimmy Sweat (45-4), says “I’ve got a lot more confidence this year. Last year I was just glad to make it. Now I'm on a mis­ sion." Delton and Maple Valley wrestlers are in Division III, while Saxons. Trojans, and Vikings wrestle in Division II this year. Other county wrestlers who reached the Panther Dustin Morgan won his way to a return trip to the State finals by com­ ing out of what he called an ’ungodly* 189-pound flight at the Division III regional in Otsego last Saturday. (File Photo by Brett Bremer) Palace a year ago are Lakewood's Tommy Pelt (24-3). who took the top spot at 145 last year, and will try to take it this winter al 152 in his third trip lo the finals. Middleville's Pal McKeown (42-5) was a qualifier as a sophomore, and now is now headed back for his senior campaign. He’ll be joined at lhe Palace by teammate An­ drew Reeder (29-18) wrestling at 160. Of lhe three Saxons who qualified. Chad Ferguson (43-10) is the only one with finals experience. Ferguson went as a freshman in 2001. This time he’s joined by teammates Scott Redman (43-9) and RJ. Morgan (34-11). Ferguson finished fourth in the 125pound weight class at last Saturday’s Indi­ vidual regional in Middleville. Redman finished third at 145-pounds, by knocking off Kenowa Hills Matt Racalla in the consolation final. R.J. Morgan punched his ticked by knocking off TK’s Tommy Winright in the consolation semi’s last Saturday, and ended up finishing the day in fourth place. Saxon Coach Mike Goggins said he was happy with lhe three wrestlers coming out of the tough TK regional. “With a regional like this you can’t complain.” Goggins told his freshman RJ. Morgan, “Now you can go out and be a four time state qualifier. We haven’t had one of those before.” Five Lakewood wrestlers advanced out of the regional The Viking heavyweights got to square off again Saturday in Middleville. Juddy Wierckz (30-6) again came out on top of teammate Alan O’Donnell (21-2) , just like in the district final. Wierckz took this decision 2-1, but both are headed to states for the first time. “It was a lot less fun than districts,” said O’Donnell. “We go out there and it’s so fun. We just laugh,” says Wierckz. “(Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch) said this referee wouldn’t put up with it." Hastings’ Chad Ferguson tries to put the squeeze to Portage Northern's Karon James in the 125-pound consolation final in Middleville last weekend. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon Scott Redman works diligently on the arm of Portage Northern’s Craig VanDyke in the 145 consolation semi’s. Redman’s win in the match guaranteed him a spot next week at the Palace. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton’s Jimmy Sweat works on a pin earlier this year. Sweat wrestled his way back to the Palace last Saturday at Otsego. (File Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon R.J. Morgan works towards turning over Stevensville-Lakeshore’s Justin Agens in the 103-consolation final. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “If it comes down lo states wc might have to wrestle for real," says Wierckz. “That would suck because when you lose it’s for real.” Nathan Shoup (36-5) look the 145-pound championship on Saturday with a pair of pins, then knocked off Stevensville-Lake­ shore’s Rir' Planggerm the final round 15­ 3. Pctt finished second at 152 to Lowell’s Bobby Gingerich. Pctt won his first round match 5-0 over Coldwater’s Jose Perez, the won by default in the semi’s before default­ ing out of the final round match. Carpenter finished second at 140 when a last second reversal by Allegan’s Mike VanderKooi wiped away a one-point lead in the final round. If Carpenter has one plan for his return to the finals it’s “don’t quit”. “I kind of quit at regionals in the last match. I’m not gonna do that at state.” Just happy to throw... Local bowler rolls 300 game by Brett Bremer Sports Editor In the coming weeks I’ll be lending a helping hand to Banner sports editor Brett Bra­ ma, so I thought I’d introduce myself io readers. A Lansing Catholic Central graduate from 1977,! played most sports but really had a love for football, baseball and basketball - Today, my sports action is limited to a round of golf il'-’ng with plenty of hunting tad fishing, but I still love the feeling of a Friday night high school football game. One of the highlights in my sporting career was to grow up in the same class as Lans­ ing’s own Earvin “Magic” Johnson. He burned teams I played on many times, but boy was he ever a joy to watch. During a junior high match-up, Earvin scored 48 points for Dwight Rich, drowning my Otto team by a bushel of points. In that lopsided affair, “Magic" only played three quarters and probably had 20-plus assists to go along with his 48, which at the time was a new city scoring mark. His ensuing career at Michigan State and with the Los Angeles Lakers definitely has to rank him as one of the greatest basketball players of all times. As a sports writer in Florida. I had many other highlights that were, to say the least, a joy. I sat at the kitchen table of Ted Williams (yes, the Splendid Splinter) for an inter­ view and conducted several more with him before he fell to ill health. Williams was an imposing figure of a man, boasting huge forearms and hands that could still hold a base­ ball like nobody else. Beside ripping a baseball like nobody else has ever managed to do (he’s been the last man to hit over .400). Williams also loved fishing. To hear him talk of fishing adven­ tures with Bobby Knight or Curt Gowdy was a joy that I’ll never forget. Williams also opened a museum in the county that 1 worked in and once a year, the legends of sports would come rolling into town, all at the bequest of Williams. The likes of Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron and Willie Mays all revered Ted for his hitting ability. One other huge highlight was covering several University of Florida football games during their run to the National Championship in 1996. Interviewing Steve Spurrier was always a tedious, sometimes tension-filled affair, but it was a wonderful experience. While my main gig with the Banner will be in the news department. I look forward to getting out in the Hastings area to cover the local athletics scene. There are many high­ lights I remember coming from the courts and playing fields of high schools, watching the local team pulling off a dramatic upset. Sometimes I can’t believe I get paid to do what I do. My passion for the outdoors is something else 1 hope to bring to Banner readers. There is nothing like hearing a male turkey let loose with a gobble on a cool spring morning, or the feel of bending a rod while out on the water. I'm sure my experience at the Hastings Banner will be another highlight to remem­ ber. Kevin Phenix threw the first right­ handed 300 game in the ’.istory of Hastings Bowl last Thursday night. A month ago his thumb was in a cast. “I’m just happy to be able to throw a ball.” says Phenix. He accomplished the feat during his Commercial Majors leaguc, rolling just the second perfect came in the Hastings estab­ lishment’s history. “It aidn’t really sink in at first,” said Phenix. “It didn’t really hit me until the next day. At first it was just like any other night of bowling. I’m sure it’ll hit me when they hand me that gold ring.” Onlookers told Phenix that the last two balls everything was totally quiet. “1 couldn’t tell,” he says. “I just concentrated on throwing.” “Everybody says that the last one is the hardest.” says Phenix. “But 1 think its the first one (of the tenth frame.)" Twice before he’s come up just short, roiling 289's. This time he says “it hit my leg and I didn’t think it could come back, but it hooked back in." Leading up to the final ball Phenix says that he just took a deep breath and told himself, “It’s gonna fall or it isn’t." “Getting up and walking around helped for me, not sitting at the table and thinking about it." He may have also gotten some help from a new ball, a Hammer, which he’d had for less than a week, when he rolled his perfect game. Although he's an employee of Hastings Kevin Phenix poses with his ’Ha­ mmer' in front of the sign that went up the morning after his perfect game last Thursday at the Hastings Bowl. BOWLING SCORES Commercial Majors Bowl, Phenix says that it doesn't offer him any extra practice lime. “I bowl three nights a week. 1 don’t really like to bowl on my off days. I’m here Monday through Saturday, so there's not a lot of time to practice bowling.” Hastings Bowl 63.5-323; Newton Vending 56-40; Super Dicks 54.5-413; Crowfoots Gardens 42-54; Richies 39-57; Finklers Sewing 33-63. Good Games - K. Phenix 190-222-300712; R. Aspinall 194; K. Hammond Tree 209; D. Lambert 208; H. Pennington 212; Shorty 205-215-630; S. Peabody 222; C. Wyman 197-230-602; D. Curtis 212; M. Cross Sr. 202; M. Cross Jr. 248-644. �Panthers lose by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It s not the lime for that. Not the time in * ballgame, and not the time in lhe season In the fourth quarter and in overtime less than a week before district play begins IS not the lime for a team to be tentative^ sm?LDCl"’.n V',rS"y boys’ basketball squad dropped an overtime contest Tuesday night to Vicksburg 61-55. ' iedR«g^al'On .endcd Wi,h ,he ll:,ms knot'£d a* and a P’ir of free throws from wcrc IU only poin"' ,h' Panthers could muster in the extra session. nlhurS WCre '-,nahl,: lo 80 good sho s down the stretch, mostly attributable to what Panther Coach Mike Mohn called silly passes by guys who didn't look like they wanted the ball in their hands. " It was out first overtime game of the ““on. said Mohn, “but basketball is bas­ ketball. You still have to dribble. You still have to pass. You still have to shoot’. It Senior point guard Steve Bourdo poured in 18 points for the Panthers Tuesday against Vicksburg. (Photo oocsn I matter what the score is.” Now the Panthers have to regroup quickly They face a tough test against the Comets from Kalamazoo Christian on Fri­ day night in Delton, then host Middleville m the first round of Districts Monday night K-Otristian comes to Pelton with a lot at stake. The Comets, ranked No. 4 in lhe State in Class C. lost lo Calvin Christian on Tues^iy mght. Added to the Comets, who an 10-1 in the KVA need a win to share the league title with Pennfield. Delton is 5-6 currently in the KVA. with an 8-11 mark overall. "They've gotta step up and decide who wants to play." said Mohn of his team "Wc can still accomplish a lot this year. They have to decide what they want to do and get it done.” A three-point play by Steve Bourdo pul lhe Panthers up 14 early in the second quar­ ter, but Vicksburg went on a I4-point run to tie the game at 25 midway through the quarter. /Die next run belonged to Delton. A pair of three s by Shawn Moore and Bourdo humped the lead back up to nine points, and Delton dosed out the first half leading 37-30. b The lead was short lived however as Vicksburg outscored lhe Panthers 13-6 in third quarter to tic it up going into the fourth. Vicksburg tied the game al 53 with 48 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. The Panthers had a couple ofcracks at a go ahead bucket in the final 10 seconds, but their attempts all came up short and the game headed lo overtime. Moore Jed the way for Delton offen­ sively with _0 points. Bourdo poured in 18 but a three-pointer to open the fourth quar' rmrn" •' baskcllhc ““nd half, wilh' t» K n Cd ,hc f>anlht,s lhc glass u itn 12 boards. boS*C“lberi nad fOUr S,eals and ci8hl A quote from Mohn about last Friday night s 67-50 Delton loss to Pennfield ap­ plies to each of the last two games. "Losses are lough any way. but they 're especially tough When you play well for an eMended period of time and just let it slip away at the end. 3 Fri^t' S"acll> whal happened lo Delton Fnday ,t was a right ballgame coming Panih ’hCf5,rC,£h a8a'ns' 'he state ranked Panthers from Pennfield. much tighter than he final 17-pomt difference would attest Pennfield knocked down eight free throws in lhe Final Iwo minutes, and Delton Pcnnfi^ldV a d°Wn 5,re,ch Thc innfield lead hovered around four points leading up lo those final minutes nhvl?“nnlP a"d ,uck" Mid Mohn- "We the I . ” ahOU' 30 minU,CS- tX'1 « *“ We °rnu'“ ,ha> kind of killed us. we need to learn how to close stuff out and OC competitive for the full 32 Bourdo poured in 16 points for DK on Fnran/rd ChamP,on finished with 15. G.nfiilan led the team with seven re­ bounds, and Mike Insalala had three boards to go along with five assists Delton doesn't have too long to find those final two minutes of energy. If the Panthers get by Middleville on Monday Hastings is waiting for them on Wednesday night, at 8. m the district semi's ’ Saxons fall in final O-K Gold contest It'll still be the O-K Gold next season for the Saxons, but it'll be a whole new league The Saxon varsity boys' basketball squad finished out lhe final year of this edi­ tion of O-K Gold basketball Tuesday night against Cedar Springs. The Saxons dug themselves too big of a ' first half hole against the Red Hawks, and fell 53-46. A 17-7 first quarter helped the Red Hawks to a 12-poinl halftime lead, and they held an advantage through the second nan. Hastings cut the lead to two-points a couple of times in the fourth quarter, but the Red Hawks answered with a couple big three’s to strengthen their lead. . i".*' a,r,Kl ’"’eking in the second half, said Saxon Coach Don Schils. “and got better looks. We were more into our running Be,(„ forred missed shots, and some turnovers, which allowed lhe Saxons to get out on their fast break. . tried to erase the second half deficit. Dustin Bowman gunned in nine of his team high 18 points in the third quar­ ter. Eli Schmidt tossed in seven points in the fourth, but it was a little too late for Hastings. In the first half Schils said that his Sax­ ons just weren't aggressive. “We weren't attacking. Everybody just starts passing it around looking for jump shots when we do that. Hastings closed out the conference sea­ son with a 5-11 record. The loss dropped the Saxons' overall record down to 8-13 It followed “a good solid win”, according to swarmed Bowman, holding him lo just two points on lhe night. “(Whitney) hit just about everything wc ran for him." said Schils. John Deming tossed in nine points for lhe Saxons, and Justin Prait added eight. Pratt played an excellent all-around the starting nod with Drew Bowman out with a dislocated finger. Along with his point total. Pratt played some great D hold­ ing down the Knights top gun. The Saxons have Friday night off, before tipping off district play al 8 p.m. Wednes­ day m Delton against the winner of Mon­ day night's contest between the host Pan­ thers and Middleville. “(After Friday) we have four days to get ready, to get better at what wc need to do," says Schils. “Any one can win it." says Schils of lhe *»•*>■ II features Lakewood. Alksan' Delton, and Middleville. It S all going to come down to a few pos­ sessions here and there." Saxon Drew Whitney drives the lane against Cedar Strings on Tuesday night Last Fridey he poured, &21 • points as the SSons knockedoffKe nowa Hills 50-43, (Photo by Perry Har- Panther junior John Noto slips in und< last Friday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) (Basketball Bracket imposing Pennfield defense Next Page) ™^CM™rasi>ETArisiTOr'1I£" ' - ^^tfeaneT^ >demdtoSM^nt YacuuminS complete interior cleaning. 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) 1-800-237-2379 Now conveniently located at 1375 West Green Street We'll get you in quick, just call 948-2133 RehabPros PHYSICAL therapy �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 27, 2003 Trojan coach’s final home contest by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Boys’ Basketball District Tournament All games to be played at Delton-Kellogg High School Bye Lakewood Lakewood (13-6) Wednesday, March 5 6:00 p.m. Bye The Trojan varsity volleyball squad said good-bye lo its seniors and its coach last Thursday night in Middleville. “I’m gonna miss this old gym.” said Tro­ jan Coach Cindy Middlebush after the con­ test. “I will miss it very much.” Middlebush first stepped into that gym in 1974 as a freshman at TKHS. Over the years, under her tutelage the Trojan volleyball team won a conference championship in 1994, and enjoyed its win­ ningest season ever last year. “I want to thank my team, their parents, and our Athletic Director. Mark Uyl, for making this a special night. I have truly en­ joyed spending the past 14 seasons coach­ ing volleyball at TK.” Allegan Allegan (7-12) District Final Friday, March 7 700 p.m. Middleville (8-11) Monday, March 3 7XX) p.m. - -■ — Delton (8-11) Wednesday, March 5 800 p.m. Her team presented her with a framed certificate of appreciation reading. “In rec­ ognition of your leadership to the varsity volleyball program over the past 14 years, your present and former athletes thank you for all your contributions." It was lhe last home contest for Cindy Middlebush, as it was for seven Trojan sen­ iors. A group which includes her daughter Cary Middlebush. In the last home game of the season the TK spikers knocked off Godwin 15-10, 15­ 5 following their • ceremonies. “Senior setters Rachel Clinton and Melisa Potts worked hard to make the hit­ ters look good.” said Coach Middlebush. Clinton finished with 12 assists and Potts had 10. Senior hitters Megan Dutcher and Cary Middlebush led the team with nine and six kills respectively. Two more seniors. Rachel VanderMecr and Melissa Robinson also chipped in, VanderMecr with three kills and Robinson two. Another senior. Angela Blood had three digs. VanderMecr and Cary Middlebush each had six to lead the team. Mallory Egolf had four aces to lead the way serving. The Trojans capped off the O-K Blue season with a second place finish at Satur­ day’s conference tournament. The Trojans topped Rogers 15-9. 15-10, then came out on top in a tough battle with Byron Center. TK varsity volleyball Coach Cindy Middlebush (right) embraces senior Ra­ chel Clinton After falling in the first game to the Bull­ dogs 12-15. the Trojans came back lo reach the semi final round by downing Byron Center 15-9,15-13. In the finals it was the Hamilton Hawk­ eyes, defending their conference crown. 15­ 0.15-12 over TK. District play begins this Saturday for the Trojans at Delton. TK takes on the winner of an earlier match between Plainwell and Otsego at noon. Otsego is the fourth ranked team in Class B in the state, with a record of 44-3-1. The Trojans would get another chance on their home floor if they make it through the district round. TK is hosting a Division II regional tournament. Panther volleyball has a hard day at KVA Hastings (8-13) Hastings Bye NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT ON IRVING ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 TK senior Melisa Potic does an out­ standing job setting up her teammates, but isn't afraid to go down and dig one out when it comes down to it. (Photo by Brett Bremer) - MHSAA Class B Girls’ Volleyball District Tournament RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AHO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MKHGAN, AHO ANY OTHER IWERESTEO PERSONS: -Asset PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Vw Townthip B<wd ol Ruriwto Chart.! Towrrihip w« conduct • put> Vc twaring at th. 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PARCEL #08-13-009-008-35 RUTLAND TWP COM AT NW COR SEC 9-3-9; TH S 1320 FT; TH E 1320 FT, TH N 600 FT TO POB. N 200 FT. TH W 1089 FT; TH S 200 FT; TH E 1089 F” TO POB PARCEL #08-13-009-008-40 RUTLAND TWP COM AT NW COR SEC 9-3-9; TH S 1320 FT, TH E 1320 FT. TH N 600 FT TO P06N200FT, TH W 1089 FT. THS 200 FT. THE 1089 FT TO POB PARCEL #08-13-009-008-45 RUTLAND TWP COM NW COR SEC 9-3-9, TH S 1320 FT FOR POB. TH S 860 FT; TH E 885 FT; TH N 300 FT, TH E 435 FT; TH N 360 FT, TH W 1320 FT TO POB. EX COM 1320 FT S OF NW COR SEC 9 FOR POB. TH S 42 FT, TH E 215 FT, TH N 42 FT; TH W 215 FT TO POB RUTLAND TWP COM AT NW COR SEC 9-3-9; TH S 1320 FT, TH E 1320 FT. TH N 400 FT TO POB. PARCEL •08-13-009-008-70 RUTLAND TWP COM 320 FT S OF NE COR W 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 9-3-9 FOR POB. TH S 200 FT. TH W 310 FT; TH N 200 FT TH E 310 FT TO POB. PARCEL #08-14-009-009-00 RUTLAND TWP THAT PART E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 9-3-9 COM ?J4 FT S N 1/4 POST SEC 9; TH 8 316 FT; TH W 1320 FT TH N 316 FT. TH E 1320 FT TO POB PARCEL #08-13-009-009-10 RUTLAND TWP BEG ON W U E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 9-3-9 2128 FT S OF N U SEC 9; TH E 1320 FT; Tri 8 512 FT. TH W 1320 FT; TH N 512 FT TO POB PARCEL #08-13-009-009-30 RUTLAND TWP BEG ON W U E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 9-3-9 2128 FT S OF N LI SEC 9; TH E 1320 The Panther vanity volleyball squad fin­ ished seventh out of seven al Saturday. Feb. 15's KVA conference tournament. But it wasn’t for lack of effort. -The girls put their heart and soul into the first three games," said Panther Coach Rhonda Sturgeon. “We're not used lo play­ ing all day long." Delton hosted the conference tourna­ ment. but it was still a long day for the team that didn't have to travel. They were strorg in their first three con­ tests, a 15-6, 15-7 loss lo Galesburg, a 15­ 13, 15-8 loss to Pennfield, and a 9-15, 15­ 13,15-12 loss to Parchment. The three game loss to Parchment plus the first two contests are practically a full day of voltev|>all. "Itrully look the wind out of our satis," said Sturgeon. What followed were a few bad losses to Hackett. Paw Paw, and Kalamazoo Chris­ tian. Delton was 0-6 on the day. Paw Paw took the tournament title with a perfect 6-0 day, followed by Galesburg at 5-1, Parchment 4-2, Pennfield 3-3, Kalama­ zoo Christian 2-4, and Hackett 1-5. District play begins Saturday for the Panthers. They’re hosting a Class B District that includes Otsego, Plainwell, Mid­ dleville, and Allegan. It'll be tough for anybody in the district to get past Otsego, the No. 4 team in Class B in the state. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice Is hereby given met tie Berry County Planning Commission wB conduct a public hearing on March 24, 2003. al 7M pan. In me Community Room ot me Courts A Law Butdmg located al 206 Weal Court St.. In Hastings. Mich. The subject of toe pubtc hearing wffi be toe consideration ot me Mowing amendment to toe 1976 Barry County Zoning Orttnence. as amended: MAP CHANGE A-4-2002 Request to rezone property In Section 6 ol Orangeville Township (see below) FT; TH S 347 FT; TH W 1320 FT; TH N 347 FT TO POB PARCEL #08-13-009-009-50 RUTLAND TWP BEG ON W U E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 9-3-9 1587 FT S ON N U SEC 9; TH F 1320 FT; TH S 541 FT; TH W 320 Fl. TH N 541 F7 TO POB PARCEL #06-13-009-009-60 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP COM AT NW COR E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 9-3-9 FOR POB. TH E 300 FT; TH S 5n4 FT; TH W 300 FT; TH N 594 FT TO POB PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the total estimated amount to be specially assessed within the entire Road Improvement Special Assessment District tor the calendar years 2003. 2004, assessments to be levied against benefited property. Appearance and protest at thia public hearing le required In order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party m mte rest or his or her agent may appear in person at this hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter received at or before the pubi c hearing, and if such a let­ ter is filed then the personal appearance of toe person protesting is not required. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writ­ ing at this hearing as set forth above may fiie a wntter. appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal wttom thirty (X) days after toe confirmation of the Special Assessment Roil. Rutland Charter Township w* provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. ROBIN E. McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 ■rare FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE FT; TH S 512 FT; TH W 1320 FT; TH N 512 FT TO POB PARCEL #08-13009-009-40 RUTLAND TWP BEG ON W U E 1/2 NW 1/3 SEC 9-3-9 910 FT S OF N U SEC 9; TH E 1320 20005 2006 and 2007 is $8946.00 each vear. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE toet said propoeed Speaal Assessment Roll and Map may be examined at toe office of toe Township Clerk at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan. during regu­ lar business hours. At toe pubhc heanng. toe Township Board will review said propoeed Special Assessment Roi. address interest of 5% tor contingencies and hear any comments or objections thereto which might be made or filed with said Board at or prior to the time of said public hearing, and will any revisions, amendments, or changes to said proposed Special Assessment Roll and toe amount of special nuxann r-iutsiitaii aitu uiu ranuiwa will be serving things up again on Sat­ urday when they open District play in Delton against Allegan at 10:30 a.m. (Photo by Linda Boyce) From C-2 (Aural and Residential Convenience Commercial) lo C-1 (Light Commercial) Al ot toe above mentioned property * located m Berry Corarty, Michigan Property DeacripHorVLegel DeecrtpMon: Parcel 100-11-006-035-20 COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC 6. T2N. R10W. TN NORTH 89DEG 56 4T WEST ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 101530 FT.. TH NORTH 01DEG 10W WEST 454.75 FT TH NORTH 5DEG 55WEST 282 92 FT TO A POINT PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AS BEING 1446 2 FT WEST AND 475 9 FT NORTH OF SAID EAST 1/4 POST. TH SOUTH 4DEG 03’ WEST 150 0 FT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. TH CONTINUING SOUTH 4DEG 03 WEST 100 0 FT.. TH NORTH 89DEG 22' WEST 01.07 FT.. TH NORTH 2DEG 101tr EAST 65 00 FT. TH NORTH 89DEG 22 WEST 40.31 FT.. TH NORTH 4DEG 03- EAST 34.09 Ft. TH SOOTH 89OEG 22 EAST 130 0 FT. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Address 12330 Marsh Rd.. ShelbyvtSe. Mchigen 49344 interested persons desiring to present their views on toe proposed amendment, either verbally or m wnttog mil be given toe opportunity lo be heerd al the above mentioned rime end piece. Any writ­ ten response may bo mailed lo the address listed below or taxed lo (209) 948-4820 The proposed amendment lo the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available lor public inspec­ tion el lhe Barry County Planning Oilice located at 220 W Sialo SI.. In Hastings. Mich . between the hours ol 8 am. lo 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 pjn) Monday through Friday. Please cal to. Barry County naming Office at (209) 945-1290 lor further information The County ol Barry wffi provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as stoners lor the hearing impaired and audiotapes o( punted malerials being considered al me mooting, lo individu­ als with disabilities at the meeting/beering upon ten (10) days notice lo the County ol Berry Individuals with disabilities requiting auxiliary aids or sendees should contact the County oi Barry by minting or can the lotowing Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. Slate St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith, Barry County Clerk Default has bean made In tie conditions ol a mortgage made by Steven A Carpenter and Martha A Carpenter, husband and wife, io Equifirst Corporation, mortgagee, dated August 27. 2001 and recorded September 25. 2001 In Document No. 1065910. Bany County Records Said mortgage is now held by CMMndai Mort­ gage Company by assignment dated November 15. 2001 and recorded on December 4. 2001 In Document No. 1070750. Bany County Records. There is claimed » bo due on such mortgage toe sum ol Mnety-Threo Thousand Eight Hundred TMrty-Mne and M/100 Dollars (S93.B39.M) In­ duing snared at me rate ol 9.05% per annum. Under the power al sale contained In tie mort­ gage and tie statutes ol me Stale ol MdUgan. notice is hereby given mat mo mortgage wB ba foredooed by a sale of the mortgaged prenUees. or some part ot them, at public venue at foe Bany County Courthouse In Hastngs In Barty Carty. Michigan at 160 pm on March 20. 2003 The premises are located In me VBago ol NashvUe. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 11 'O A Philips Addition' as recorded In Uber 1. Page(s) 19 ol Plats. Barry County Records. The redemptton period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sale, unless toe properly is de­ termined abandoned to accordance with MCLA 06003241a. to which case toe redemption period shall be X days from the date of the saie. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sale to toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with toe borrower. Dated: February 13. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Citifinanaal Mortgage Company. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 201 1288 I I (3-13) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 27. 2003 - Page 15 MHSAA Class B Charlotte takes down Lakewood volleyball squad in district preview The Lakewood volleyball team ended its regular season Saturday at the Capitol Cir­ cuit league tournament in Charlotte. The Vikings tied with Charlotte for third place behind Co-Champs Mason and Okemos. The day opened for Lakewood, who was the third seed, with a match against sixth seed Lansing Catholic Central. Lakewood came out very strong jumping on the Cougars from the opening serve and winning in two games 15-1,15-7. “1 was very pleased with the way we came to play! All the girls were really fo­ cused and it showed." said Viking Coach Jeff Duits. “LCC was never able to get into the match." Then came a semi-final match against Okemos, the No. 10 rated team in Class A and the number two seed in the tournament. Lakewood continued their inspired play Eagle spikers soar The Barry County Christian girls’ vol­ leyball squad will finally get the chance to hang a banner in its gym. Last Saturday the girls finished second in the Association of Christian Schools Inter­ national’s State Tournament. “This is the first time any of our girls’ sports teams has earned a banner to hang on the wall next to our many for boys soc­ cer and basketball, and the team is happy," says Barry County Christian Coach Abby Taylor. Against Lakeside Christian in the finals, the Eagles fell in two games 15-7 15-2. “We went in spurts in the first game, making some mistakes, but then really coming together as a team,” said Taylor. “But it all took its toll in the second game. We just couldn't control their serves any­ more. They had a couple of girls who could serve the ball just over the net and then it would just die, and my team could just not adjust to their game. They did not go down without a fight and made Lakeside work for all their points." Senior Janna Rozema led the Eagles with six kills in the contest. Julie Hofstra lead in digs with five. Freshman Renee Holley helped out with three digs and Lindsey Laubaugh had two. “The girls finished fourth in the ACSI state championship tourney last year, so second place this year is a great improve­ ment and wc are very happy with our fin­ ish. The girls deserved to be there, they worked very hard all year, hopefully we will continue to do better. We have a lol of talent coming up, and 1 am very excited about next year,” says Taylor. To advance to the finals, the Eagles were 15-6 15-7 winners over Oakfield Baptist. “Oakfield really came alive in the second sive specialist, had her one and only kill of the year with a beautiful back row attack.” said Taylor. In the quarter final match against Mid­ land Christian School the Eagles pulled out the easy win, 15-3 15-4. “Our first three servers struggled, but we started scoring when Rozema came lo the line and served 13 straight points with five aces,” said Taylor. Rozema also had eight kills in the match. “In the second game we had to work a little harder, but the girls pulled it off.” Senior Alisa Faber and junior Kai Ice Laws had two and three aces respec­ tively. Senior Stephanie Kilmartin served the last six points of the game with three aces. Rozema finished the season leading the team in kills with 112. Faber had the most aces with 59, and also 154 service points. „ Laws led in digs with 121. The Eagles also had three other girls with over 100 digs, Tobias, Laubaugh, and Hofstra. All games to ba played Nt Ionia High School Saturday. March 1 Lakewood’s Abby Chase (14) set up her teammates with 82 assists at Satur­ day’s Capital Circuit finale. Jessie Bu­ che (5) knocked quite a few of them down, tying for the team lead with 24 kills. (Photo by Perry Hardin) work on that next week or the season will be over next Saturday," says Duits. Kcagan Krauss and Jessie Buche led the way on Saturday with 24 kills a piece. Abby Chase had 82 assists, and Krauss and Buche had 27 and 24 digs respectively. Lakewood ends the regular season with a 37-20-5 record. Districts play tips off Sat­ urday March 1 at 10 a.m. at Ionia High School. The winner of the Vikings’ first round district contest faces Caledonia in the semi­ finals. On the other side of the bracket, Ionia squares off against Portland with Hastings waiting for the winner in the semi's. Coach hopes Saxons’ lesson has been learned mafoh," said Taylor. Eagle sophomores Katie Garrison and Sarah Tobias led in digs with six apiece. Faber and Laws each had five, and junior Hofstra pitched in with four, as did fresh­ man Laubaugh with two. Faber also had six aces and nine service points. Rozema led in kills with nine. “It was a really fun match to watch, es­ pecially since Stephanie Kilmartin, a defen­ Eagle junior Julie Hofstra smacks a kill here, but she also got the job done defensively this season. She was one of four teammates to finish the year with over 100 digs. (File Photo by Brett Bremer) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Dolautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David G. Schnrttker and Cindy K. Schmttker husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated August 18.2000, and recorded on August 29. 2000 in Instrument Number 1048803 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by stvd mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated April 9. 2001. which was recorded on June 14. 2001. in Instrument Number 1059740. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to oe due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 90/100 dol­ lars ($127,865.90). including interest at 5 500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m., on March 27. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B - Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 4. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Distant North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 396.0 feet from the East 1/4 comer of said section; thence North 89 degrees 59 rmnutes 40 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 132 00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds East 330.00 feet to said East line; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 132.00 feet along said East line to the point of beginning Subject to an easement for public highway pur­ poses over the Easterly 33 feet thereof tor Bender Road The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: February 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Teams (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200226138 Team S (3/13) in the first game beating the Chieftains 15­ 13. In the second game. Okemos opened up to a 6-0 lead and Lakewood couldn't re­ cover and dropped to a 15-6 decision. Then came the deciding game three. Lakewood began by going 4-0 before Oke­ mos scored eight straight points. After two more points. Lakewood made it 8-6. only to have Okemos reel up for more of their own. making the score 12-6. But the Vikings didn't give up and rallied to trail 12-13. when a key play stopped Lakewood’s mo­ mentum. Jessie Buche tipped the ball over Oke­ mos* front row, for what looked like a point. But Okemos made a great defensive play by digging the ball and sending it cross court for a side out, and then finishing the game with two more consecutive points. “We weren't disciplined defensively on that crucial point and kind of relaxed, so when the ball came back over, we weren't ready," said Duits. But we still hung tough with a good team. We just couldn't make enough plays.” The loss sent Lakewood to play Char­ lotte for third place. “We had just played Charlotte Thursday, winning in three games, so we had at least a tie for third in the league already sewn up. We weren't ready to play the match against them Saturday, and it showed," said Duits. Charlotte beat the Vikings 18-16, 15-8, gaining the tie for third in the final Capitol Circuit standings. “We play them again in the first game of Districts Saturday, so its disappointing to have the girls play the way they did in the match. We haven't learned this year that we cant win if everyone doesn't focus and play with enthusiasm and energy. We need to Giris* Volleyball District Tournament Coming off what Coach Gina McMahon called the Saxon varsity volleyball team's “best match of the season,” the girls strug­ gled at the O-K Gold conference tourna­ ment. Last Saturday started for the Saxons with a 15-5, 15-13 ioarte-Wayland, then ended with a 15-4,15-10 loss to Wyoming Park. All our players were off that morning,” said McMahon, “nothing went our way. We struggled on both offense and defense.” “The players did not walk away feeling very good about themselves. Hopefully, they learned a lesson.” If not, they have a couple more practices to do so before district play begins on Sat­ urday. Hastings drew a bye in the first round, and will take on the winner of an opening round contest between Portland and Ionia, which begins at 10 a.m. On the other side of the district Lake­ wood faces Charlotte in the opening round, with Caledonia waiting for the winner in the semi's. Last Wednesday against Charlotte the girls took the first game 15-13, but dropped the next two 13-15,4-15. Although the Saxons lost. McMahon said they played with “intensity, aggres­ siveness. twjpxork. toJBAuoioarioo. smartness, quickness, and all heart.” “It was nice to play this way since it was parents night, and the last home match of the season. All six seniors did a great job. They walked away feeling proud, and with a sense of accomplishment even though they did not win. This is a match they will never forget." “(They) just ran out of gas during the last game," said McMahon. Leading the offensive attack for the Sax­ ons were a pair of seniors. Courtney Oak­ land had 14 assists, and Jenna Bryans scored eight kills. Cassie Mead had three serving aces for the Saxons. Saxon senior Jenna Bryans (11) led the Hastings with eight kills in its final home contest of the season against Charlotte last Wednesday. (File Photo by Perry Hardin) ELECTION NOTICE BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO HU THE VACANCY FROM THE RECALL ELECTION WU BE HELD IN MEETING SCHEDULE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2003 The Bar.y Township Board of Review lor March 2003 win be held et the Berry Township Halt at 155 East Orcherd St, Delton. Ml. on the following dales: Tuesday. March 4. 2003. 0:00 am. lo 10:00 a.m -organrratkxral meeting Monday. March 10. 2003. 900 a m. lo noon. 1O0 pm lo 400 p.m Tuesday. March 11, 2003. 900 a m to noon Thursday. March 13, 2003. 600 p m lo 9:00 p.m The Board of review will meal as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, To the qualified electors of Rutland Charter Township. Notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2003, for the purpose of electing a candidate to fill the vacancy from the Recall Election for the following office: Supervisor—one vacancy (term expires November 20. 2004) The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. protests and to equalize the 2003 assessments By Board resokjlnn. residents MAY protest their assessment by latter It recurved by 6.00 p.m. Voting Precincts •1 Rutland Charter Township Hall on March 13. 2003 The tentative rates and estimated mist,pliers tor each class ol property tor 2003 are as loOows Agricultural Commercial 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269)948-2194 Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter Ballot for the Special Election by mail may submit an AV application by 2:00 p.m., March 8, 2003. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter Ballot for the Special Election may vote in person in the Clerk’s Office up to 4:00 p.m., March 10. 2003. upon 10 days notice by contacting: Richard Bornum. Supervisor. Barry Township P.O Box 705. Dolton. Ml 49046-0705. or telephone 269-623-5171 Richard Bamum, Supervisor PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CITY OF HASTINGS BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday. March 4 - Organizational Meeting - 9:00 a.m. Monday. March 10 - Appeal Hearing - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 2-5 p.m. Friday. March 14 - Appeal Hearing - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. March 25 - Appeal Hearing - 1-4 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2003 assessments. Written protest may be sent to the above address by Monday. March 24. 2003. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property tor 2003 are as follows: Agricultural 38 93% 1.2844 Commercial 50.00% 1 0000 Industrial 50 00% 1.0000 Residential 46 86% 1 0670 Personal 50.00% 1.0000 The Township will provide reasonable and necessary services to individuals with disabilities who wish to attend the Board of Review upon 10 days notice to the Supervisor. Mark A. Doatar, Supervisor Prairieville Township. (269)623-5175 1.0732 1.1018 1.0273 Residential Industrial 50.00% 1.0000 Personal Property 50.00% 1.00 The Township will provide necessary reasonable senrices to Individuals at the Board of Review Robin E. McKenna, Cleric Rutland Charter Township The PrairieviHe Township Board of Review for 2003 wifi be held at the township hall at 10115 South Norris Road. Delton. Michigan 49046. on the following dates: 46 59% 45.38% 40 67% PUBLIC NOTICE The Hastings Urban Area Project selection group (City of Hastings. Barry County Road Commission. Barry County Transit Authority) has submitted applications for two projects for Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds that have been earmarked for cities and counties with a population of 5.000 lo 50.000 citizens (Small Urban Program). The Michigan Department ot Transportation is currently accepting Small Urban Program project applications for the years 2004 and 2005 The Barry County Road Commission has submitted an application for a project on West Green Street from M-37 to the Hastings City Limits The project is to include removing the existing bitu­ minous pavement, cracking and seating the existing concrete pavement, and resurfacing the bitu­ minous pavement. The estimated cost for this project is $215,605.70 The City ot Hastings has submitted an application for a project on West Green Street from Cass Street to the west City Limits. This project is to include cold milling the bituminous asphalt, crack­ ing and seating the existing concrete pavement, adjusting manholes and water valve boxes, replacing lhe bituminous asphalt, curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm sewer and line painting The estimated cost tor this project is $252,170.00 The Barry County Transit Authority has elected not to submit an application for a project al this time. Tim Girrbach City of Hastings Director of Public Services �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 27, 2003 HMS Sports Shorts... The Saxon Middle School wrestling squad posses with its hardware, after finishing in second place at the Hastings Invitational. HMS Wrestling Saxon wrestlers gained two dual wins at home Monday night. In the first match the Saxons defeated Crestwood 96 - 12. Next, they won over Middleville 78 - 6. Wrestlers gaining two wins for the night were Jordan Tyrell, Alex Lowe, Ricky Mathias, Jeremy Redman, Darrin Hoffman. Sy Overmyer, Steve Case, Matt Donnini, Justin Carroll, Ryan Lambert, Kyle Snider, Eric Duits, and Mike Bekker. Saxons scoring one win for the night were Corey Engle, Jordan Carley, Mitch Gahan, Corey Jewett, and Justin Purdun. Winning in the exhibition matches for the Saxons were Steve Tolger, Gary Willavize. Mason Trumbull, Kevin Schantz. Alex Wilcox, Tim Varner. Ryan Bosma. Justin Vonderhoff, Patrick Kelley, Corey Gardner, Eric Iberle, Scott White, Greg Woodmansee, and Mike Richardson. The Middle School wrestling team fin­ ished second in the 28th annua! Hastings Invitational Wrestling Tournament on Sat­ urday by placing 17 of 19 wrestlers in the top four of their weight class. Hastings finished with a team score of 293 behind a tough Allegan team that scored 354.5 team points. Other team scores were Plainwell 122, Northwestern 116, Delton 112, Otsego 80, Southwestern 68. and West Ottawa 15. The Saxons had one wrestler that fin­ ished as a two time Invitational Champion, Jeremy Redman at 95 lbs had a forfeit and two pins to take first place again this year. Other wrestlers bringing home champi­ onship medals were Steve Case (115), Mitch Gahan (125), and Mike Bekker (250). CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary ot an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 2002-97. which was adopted by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at a regular meeting held February 12. 2003. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COOPER KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1 - AMkNCMLHT QF SECTION 1M.2W9 c. C-4: (1) One (1) wal tign or free standing sign facing each street or road frontage. Such tign shafl not exceed an area of twenty-four (24) square feet (2) Traffic control or directional signs with each tign not to exceed three (3) square feet area or height (3) One (1) free standing or ground tign with an area not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet or twenty (20) feet in height may be permitted per industrial develop­ ment and may be a consolidated tenant tign identify­ ing each tenant (4) Ono (1) billboard per parcel - as a special uee - not to exceed two-hundred (200) square feet or thirty-five (35) foot in height Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 PART-TIME TELLER Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated lo providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for A Part-Time Teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Hastings office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented and possess excellent customer relations skills. Apply at the Human Resources Department 1. Section 104.2026 of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to read as follows: The amendment of Section 104.2026 of the Township Zoning Ordinance to regulate the size, number, location and manner of construction and display ol signs in Rutland Charter Township as follows: 104.2026 SIGNS A. Intent. It is the intent of this section to regulate the size, num­ ber. location and manner of construction and display of signs in Rutland Charter Township. B. The purpose of these regulations are to: Protect the pubic health, safety and weltare Protect all zoning districts from visual chaos and clutter. Eiminate detractions hazardous to vehicular traffic. Protect appropriately identified usages from too many and too large signs. 5. Provide ability lor the pubic to identify premises and establishments 1 2. 3. 4. C. Definitions: provides for key terms as they apply to the ordi­ nance. D. Standards. 1. All signs must comply with the Building and Electrical Codes. 2. Sign area. The area shall be measured within a single, continuous perimeter composed of any straight line geometric figure which encloses the extreme limits of the advertising message, together with the frame. 3. Illumination of signs: a. No flashing, banking. intermittent or an on-and-off type of lighting. b. Arranged so that tight is deflected away from adjacent property and roads. 4. Maintenance AB signs shal be maintained in a safe con­ dition. A sign which no longer serves the purpoee for which intended shall be removed within thirty (30) days of written notice by Rutland Charter Township. 5. Location. In addition to the requires setbacks (See Arbelo XVIII) no sign shal be located where, In the opinion of the Zoning Administrator. it wB obstruct visibility for vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 6. Double-sided signs. Any double-tided signs more foan 12 incnes apart win oe consxMreo two inoiviouaJ signs. E. Permitted signs: 1. In the AG. RE. RR. R-1, R-2, R-3. R-4 and R-5 districts the following signs are authorized upon application for, and issuance of, a sign permit: a. Institutional Identification for churches, schools, profes­ sional buildings, etc. One (1) ground mounted free standing sign not exceeding four (4) feet in height and one (1) waH sign the aggregate of which shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet b. GoH courses, stables, nurseries and similar open space activities may include one (1) wail sign or ground mounted free standing sign, not exceeding a sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet or eight (8) feet in height with two direction signs on the property not to exceed ten (10) square feet or three (3) feet in height c. A subdivision may have one (1) ground mounted identi­ fication sign per entrance, not to exceed a sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet or four (4) feet in height. d. In the ’AG" district a farm stand may include one (1) advertising sign not more than eight (8) square feet in sign area or lour (4) feet in height. e Sign* in any residential distnct shall not exceed six (6) feet tn height. 2. In the "C" districts the following signs are permitted for each business upon application for, and issuance of, a sign permit pursuant to Section 20.26. L. a. C1.C-2: (1) One (1) waH sign facing each street or road frontage. Not to exceed an area of thirty-two (32) square feet (2) Traffic control or directional signs not to exceed three (3) square feet in area or height. (3) One (1) free standing of found sign with an area not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet or twenr '7.0) feet in height. For business centers one (1) free standing sign with an area not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet. Five (5) additional square foot of sign area may be added for each unit within the business center, not to exceed one-bundred (100) square feet. b. C-3: (1) One (1) waH sign facing each street or road frontage. Not to exceed ein area of thirty-two (32) square feet except: (a) commercial buddings larger than 10.000 square feet may increase wall signs by ten (10) square feet for each 1.000 square feet over 10,000 square feet not to exceed one-hundred (100) square feet. (2) Two traffic control or directional signs not to exceed three (3) square feet in area or height. (3) One (1) free standing or found sign with an area not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet or twenty (20) feet tn height. For business centers one (1) free standing sign with an area not to exceed forty (40) square feet. Five (5) addi­ tional square foot of sign area may be added for each unit within the business center, not to exceed one-hun dred (100) square feet, or thirty-two (32) feet in height. F. Exempted eigne. The following signs are allowed in eli zon­ ing districts without a sign permit, provided all other applica­ ble requirements are met: 1. DweMng. One (1) name plate not exceeding two (2) square feeL . uuuatng numoers, mcmatng resxjenuai ouuatngs. 3. Home occupations and home based business. One '1) tign not exceeding four (4) square foot 4. "AG" District. One (1) sign not more than eight (8) square feet. 5. Temporary signs. a. Real esiate sale or lease: Ono (1) sign not exceeding tight (8) square foot Property other than residential - One (1) tign not exceeding twelve (12) square loot „ b. Political. Signs not excoedtog tour (4) square foot tor not more than forty-five (46) days before, not more than ten (10) days after, the conclusion of the pofttical 'camP*gn■: c. Ono (1) temporary event sign, not to exceed foirty-two (32) square feet, such as for apodal events and sales as defined in this ordinance. Display ol any temporary event tign shafl bo limited to 14 days in advance and the day of the event. d. Advertising flags and banners are allowed In the "C* District for up to three (3) days per month. . 6. Government signs: a. Emergency and warning signs. b. Treffic signs. c Legal notices, licenses, permits required by law. Hastings City Bank I5O W. Court St. Hastings. Ml 49058 BO&MF a. Ths sign is relocated or replaced. b. Tho structure or size of the sign is altered. c. Tho tign suffers more than fifty (50) percent damage or deterioration. H. Prohibited signs. , 1. A private use tign located on a public land or in a public Tuesday, March 4,2003 - Organizational Meeting - 4 pro. Monday, March 10, 2003 * Appeal Hearing - 9 a.m. to noon and 1 pjn. to 4 pjn. Tbesday. March 11, 2003 - Appeal Hearing -1 pjn. to 5 pzn. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Written protests must be received by March 10.2003. Mai to: Board of Revtow. P.O. 48. ShafoyvBe, Ml 49344, or FAX 269­ 472-7189 The ratios and multipliers for each class of real property for 2003 are: CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER AGRICULTURAL 47.18% 1-0598 COMMERCIAL 46 56% 1.0739 INDUSTRIAL 50.00% 1.0000 RESIDENTIAL 47.03% 1.0632 TIMBEFVCUTOVER NC DEVELOPMENTAL NC PERSONAL 50.00% 1.0000 dapple Miy he. 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, MI 49046 ffo (616)623^4058 1-877-244-5520 JS—_______ WetSiur HASTINGS right-of-way. 2. An abandoned tign. 3. A sign imitating or resembling official traffic or governmen­ tal signs. 4. A flashing or Intermittent illuminating tign. 5. Moving signs. 6. Traitors or similar objects used for advertising only. I. Sign setbacks. Afl signs shafl bo set bock a minimum of ton (10) foot from al lot Hneo except that signs on any sids bor­ dering a public right-of-way shal bo a minimum of one half (1/2) the required front yard setback. J. Signs within business, commercial or industrial areas, as defined in the "Highway Advertising Act of 1972" (1972 PA 106) bordering interstate Noways, freeways or primary highways as defined in said Act she! be regulated end con­ trolled by the provisions of such. K. Pennits, administration and enforcement: 1. Permit procedures: a. Written application shal include the following: (1) A site plan. (2) Details to demonstrate the propoeed sign. (3) Consent of the owner ot record of the property. (4) No tign shall bo erected until an application is approved. (5) The permit revtow may be eliminated as part of a site plan revtow and/or special exception use revtow. 2. Expiration. Approval of a sign permit shall expire one year from its effective date. L. Review criteria. The Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission shall base action on the following criteria in addition to any other criteria elsewhere specified: 1. The purpose of this ordinance (Section 20.26 A). 2. The standards and criteria as set forth in this section. 3. Each tign shaE be of a shape, material, style, letter types and color appropriate for the use. enhancing to the prem­ ises and harmonious with ths neighborhood. SECTION II - EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL This Ordinance shall taka effect eight (8) days after publication. AH ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are here­ by repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance may be obtained in the Office of the Township Clerk at the address set forth below ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Telephone: 269/946-2194 Seveatb Grade Btae Vofcybol The girts won a hard fought, tight, match with Forest Hills Northern Feb. 20. 10-15, 15-7,15-13. All the players ran the offense and con­ tributed effectively as Ashley Eerdmans carried the team at key moments with a solid serving performance. Eerdmans led all scorers with nine aces. Wednesday, Feb. 19, the girls lost an equally tight match to East Grand Rapids, 15-12,11-15,15-12. Allison Hodges had four aces and one kill. Katie Harvath. Brandi Huriess, and El­ len Fray all recorded scoring aces. The Orengavflto Township Board of Revtow tor 2003 wB ba held at the township hafl. 6910 Bcxfider Rd.. Shefoyvflto. Ml 49344. on foe foiowing deles: PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE ■ BIC CEDAR or(finance. 2. Legal non-conforming status may be lost if: Seventh Grade GoH Volleyball The team opened its season with two matches last week on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Tuesday night match went to Grand­ ville 15-8.11-15,15-4. "The team opened with a fine defensive show," said Coach Sixberry. And as a team lhe Saxons had 29 successful passes. Scoring in the contest for the Saxons were Stephanie Glass with seven points, Amanda Cappon five, Kelsey Stevens four, Hannah Wood three, Callie Carpenter and Leslie Pumford with two each, and Brittany Howell with one. Wednesday the Saxons were knocked off by Jenison 1-15, 3-15,6-15. Scorers in this match for the Saxons were Kelly Frame with two points, and Wood. Carpenter. Pumford. Howell, Molly Koutz, Breanna Girrbach. and Glass each with one. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE 7. Miscellaneous: a. KUoac signs loenurying a nergnoomooo, oisuict or com­ munity. b. Historic plaques by non-profit organizations. c. Signs located for viewing wfthin the premises od the G. Non-conforming signs: 1. Signs authorized by a vaW permit prior to adoption of this Saxons finishing in 2nd place were: Justin Purdun (70). Alex Wilcox (75), Jor­ dan Tyrell (80), Ricky Mathias (90), Sy Overmyer (105). Malt Donnini (130), Ryan Lambert (145), Kyle Snider (155), and Eric Duits (167). Finishing in 3rd place for Hastings were Corey Engle (110) and Jordan Carley (120): and, finishing 4th for the team were Justin Carroll (137) and William Davis (185). •3 bedroom ranch •Deck^nvMe tetunf ■ Double lot •SIOZWO_________ HUM 3NU1 • ||||||1 31tJQdJAO13 Auction WFOR Thursday, March 13, 2003 Property it located at 2689 W. State Road Hastings, Michigan The sale will be held at 1 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan Minimum bid is $36,901.00 S.E.V. is $39,000 property sells "AS /SM The home is a ranch with 3 bedrooms, I bath on a partial basement with a one-car attached garage. This foreclosure sale is subject to six-month redemption rights. Terms—certified funds delivered lo the sheriff at the sale. For more details, contact: Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 immuaAJiemauKmB ATmeriNQTOcotiFnT»orat. any monoaga mads by Eric A Hack a tingtoman (original mortgagors) to Ameriftrst Financial Corporation, Mortgagaa. dated Fabruary 28, 1999, and racordad on March 4, 1909 In Document No. 1026045 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to foe Washington Mutual Bank, FA, uroeesor in intereat to Hometide Lendfog. tec.. Assignee by an assignment dated February 28, I960, which was recorded on Apri 22. 1000, in Instrument No. 1028465, Bwry County Records, on which mortgage foare Is dakned to ba due al the date hereof foe sum ot EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FFTY-TWO AND 1CV100 deftvs (888.062.10), inducting intereat at 7.500% per annum. Under foe power of sato contained in stid mortgage and the atatute in such case made and provided, notice la hereby given that said mort­ gage wfli be foreclosed by a sato of the mort­ gaged premtoea, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, al 1D0 p.rn., on April 3,2003. Said premtoea are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Bany County. Michigan, and ara described as: The land referred to in foia CommbmenL situ­ ated in foe County of Barry, Township ot Barry, State ol MkMgan, la described as toflows: PARCa.1: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1M OF SECDON 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. LYWG WESTERLY OF THE CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PARCEL AS RECORDED IN UBER 307 OF DEEDS PAGE 449 AS RECORDED IN BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND LYMG EASTERLY OF THE CENTERUNE OF HIGH­ WAY (BROOKLOOGE ROAD). RESERVING THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR ROAD HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES PARCEL 2: ALSO THE NORTH IM OF THE SOUTH­ WEST IM OF THE SOUTHWEST IM OF SEC­ TION 27, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. EXCEPT A PARCEL SOLD TO CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY AND RECORDED IN UBER 307 OF DEEDS IN PAGE 449 AND DESCRIBED AS A STRIP OF LAND 311 FEET WIDE ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST 1M OF THE SOUTHWEST IM OF SAID SECTION 27, AND DESCRIBED S FOLLOWS: TO FIND THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING OF THS DESCRIPTION COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SEC TION. RUN THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 871D6 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. THENCE CONTWUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 317.64 FEET. THENCE NORTH 11 DEGREES X MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 1345.06 FEET TO THE SOUTH 1X8 LINE OF SA© SEC BON; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 48 M04UTES 32 SECONDS Y/EST ALONG SAID SOUTH 1AB LINE OF Sr'MJ SECTION 317.83 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 11 DEGREES 30 MIN­ UTES 15 SECONDS EAST 1345X11 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALL M SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BARRY TOWNSHP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. The redemption period shal be 12 monlh(t) from foe date of such sato. Dated: February 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 583-1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counsetora 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fame. Ml 48025 File #200213360 VA Team J (3/20) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 27. 2003 - Page 17 MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Stuart C. Baker and Maria Baker, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage. Inc. d/b/aThe Money Store, Mortgagee, dated the 21st dsy of March. 2000 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of E'any and State of Michigan, on the 28th day of March. 2000 In Uber 1042553 of Bany County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank . Minnesota. N.A., as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of 2/28X01, series 2001-A on which mortgage there 15 claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Nene & 12/100 ($89,909.12), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recov­ er the debt secured by said mortgage or any pan thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power ol sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of April. 2003 at 10:00 o'clock am Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, the main lobby of the Barry County Courthouse at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Bany is held), of the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.6500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, neces­ sary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are desenbed as follows All that certain piece cf parcel of land situated in the Township of Carlton. County of Bany. State of Michigan, and desenbed as JoOows. to wit: The East 520 feet of that part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 ot Section 29, Town 4 North. Range 8 West, lying North of Welcome Road, except the North 1590 feet thereof. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the West 16 feet thereof as recorded in Uber 387. Pago 1 286 During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the sale, the property may bo redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant a MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing 30 days immediately following the sale Dated 2/27/2003 Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney tor Weis Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA. 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 (3/27) MOfllfiAGE-SALE Thu is an attempt to coUect a debt, and any information obtained wil be used tor that pur­ pose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT L. BATEMAN and RITA F. BATEMAN, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to INDEPENDENT BANK-WEST MICHIGAN, a Michigan banking corporation, hav­ ing Its principal office at 78 S. Main. Rockford. Michigan. 49341. Mortgagee, dated Juno 18. 1997 and recorded September 4. 1997 in Doc. #1001099 of Mortgages. By reason ot such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable tort!iwitti. At the date of this Nobce there is claimed to be due tor prinapgLMmortgage the sum Of FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND TWENTY AND 65/100 ($51.020 65) dollars, including inter­ est at the rate of 9.75% per annum No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sato contatr ad in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney lees allowed by law. said mortgage win be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings. Michigan, on Apnl 10. 2003. at 1D0 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Pubfic Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971 [MCLA 600.3240 (12). MSA 27A.3240 (12)1 the redemption period sha«l be 12 months from the date of the foreclosure sato. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: PARCEL B: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 11. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, dis­ tant East 453.61 toet from the South 1X4 post of Section 11 and running thence North 05*0130’ East 428.84 feet; thence South 62*49 East 304.35 toot along the Southwesterly right-of-way Uno of an abandoned railroad, formerly Michigan Central Railroad Company, thence South 288.15 foot to the said South Ime of section 11; thence West 308J toet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement 16.5 feet in width for ingreis and ogress, the ctnteriine of which is desented ax Beginning at a ooint on the South tore of said Section 11 distent East 586.91 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 11 and running thence North 08*09'21 ■ E jtst 335.71 toet to the point of ending on the saiJ Southwesterly line of railroad, said pomt lying North 62*49' West 140 feet from tho northeast comer of the above described par­ cel. PARCEL C: Commencing at the South 1 /4 post of Section 11. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, and running fence East 38 toot, thence North 25*48' East 587.21 toot; thence South 62*49' East 111.00 loot along the Southwesterly right-of-way lino of an abandoned railroad, formerly Michigan Central Railroad Company, to the true point of beginning; thence North 20*50'40" East 450.84 feet (recorded North 20*53 East 450.65 feet) thence South 58*51' East 300 feet; thence south 11*54' West 443 00 feet to the said Soutnwesterty railroad right-of-way Ime; thence North 62*49 West 366.28 feet to the pomt of beginning, together with an easement 16.5 feet in width for ingress and egress, the centerline of which is desenbed as: Beginning at a pomt on the South Ime of Section 11. distent East 586.91 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 11 and running thence north 08*092 f East 355.71 feet to a pomt of ending on the South Ime ol the above desenbed parcel lying North 62*49 West 90 79 feet from the Southeasterly comer thereof P.P. #08-013-011-014-05. The default and foreclosure proceedings include a 1984 Skyline mobile home, serial #2231014311, permanently affixed thereto, as evi­ denced by the Certificate of Mobile Home Title Dated February 19. 2003 INDEPENDENT BANK-WEST MICHIGAN A Michigan banking corporation. Mortgagee SCHENK & BONCHER Gary P Schenk Pi9970 601 Three Mile Road. N W Grand Rapids. Ml 49544-1601 (616) 647-8277 (3-27) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jamie G. Morgan and Apnl Morgan, as joint tenants w«th rights of survivorship (original mortgagors} to Centex Home Equity Company. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 25, 2002, and recorded on Apnl 30. 2002 m Uber Document No. 1079702, in Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the win of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUN­ DRED FIFTY-SIX AND 27/100 dollars ($64,556.27). including interest at 10.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby giver, that said mort­ gage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Michigan at 100 PM. on March 20. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan and are deTcnbed as: A parcel of land in the South fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the section 7 Town 1 north. Range 9 West described as. Commenc­ ing at the Southeast comer of Lot 1 of Gwin's Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South 23 degrees 35 minutes East 115 feet, thence South 61 degrees West 261.58 feet, thence South 25 degrees 41 minutes East 144 feet to the place of beginning, thence South 25 degrees 41 minutes East 68.8 feet to an angling highway, awncs Northeasterly along the line of said highway 68 4 feet, thence North 23 degrees 35 minutes west 52.8 feet, thence South 29 de­ grees West 67.4 feet to the place ot beginning, and described Lot 16 PA. Cote's unrecorded plat. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. Also hereby giving and granting to second parties in connections with others, a right of way appur­ tenant to said premises and along a 33 toot strip of land lying adjacent to the aforesaid parcel as currently used for highway purposes The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shal! be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 13. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counsekxs 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200311399 Team F (3-B) LEGAL NOTICES Short Foreclosure Notice • Barry Cou ity PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by: David L Walley, a married man and Jodie D. Perry-Walley, his wife to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated March 23. 2001. and recorded on April 6. 2001, in Instrument Number 1057743, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum ol ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND 12/100 DOLLARS ($126,783.12), including interest at 6 625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at lhe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on March 13. 2003. Said premises are situated in Township ol Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: File Number: 08-0055054 PARCEL 1: LOT 26 OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO GWINS GROVE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 64 PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO GWINS GROVE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 64; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PLAT TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 26 OF SAID PLAT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY IN CONTINUA­ TION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 26 TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE PLAT OF ISLAND VIEW; THENCE NORTH 48 DEGREES 7’ WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE PLAT OF ISLAND VIEW TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption pened shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 30.2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (3X6) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery S. Lynch and Dianna M. Lynch to United States cf America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Mortgagee, dated February 3. 1993. and recorded on February 3. 1993. m Uber 565. on page 160, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE AND 88/100 DOLLARS (590.181.88). including interest at 8.75% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on March 13. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET OF LOT 13 OF THE PLAT OF SMITH'S LAKEVIEW ESTATES #1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2 ALSO DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13 OF SMITH’S LAKEVIEW ESTATES #1. THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 43 MINUTES EAST ALONG SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF WEST STATES ROAD 100 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 48 DEGREES 17 MIN­ UTES WEST 165.44 FEET. THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 47 MINUTES WEST 105.8 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13. THENCE EAST 200 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from tho date of suci sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tn» date of such sale. Dated: January 28, 2003 United Stales ol America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 (3/6) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Derek W. Lydy, a single man to DSN Bank. Mortgagee, dated April 21. 1999, and recorded on Apnl 22. 1999. in Instrument Number 1028448. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE Assignment to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by an assignment dated September 16. 1999. and recorded on October 22. 1999, in Instrument Number 1036961. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY THREE AND 99/100 DOL­ LARS (S79.973 99). including interest at 7.125% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, al 1:00 o'clock p.m., on March 13. 2003. Said premises are situated m Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel #1: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Described as Commencing 23 t. nd 3/7 rods East of the Southwest comer of said Southeast 1/4. thence East 22 and 6/7 rods, thence North 7 rods, thence West 22 and 6/7 rods, thence South 7 rods lo place of beginning. Parcel #2: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described as commencing at the Southwest cor­ ner of said Southeast 1/4 ol Section 30 and run­ ning thence East 23 3/7 rods; thence North 7 rods for the true piece of beginning; thence East 22 6/7 rods: thence North 27 toet; thence West 22 6T7 rods; thence South 27 toet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the data of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal! be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: January 30. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington H*s, Michigan 48334 (3X6) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on March 24, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located at 206 West Court St. In Hastings. Meh. The subject of the public hearing win be the consideration of the following amendment to tho 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. MAP CHANGE A-1-2003 * - Of - • Request to mione property In Section 9 & 6 Of Orangeville Townshp (see below). *vr n ': ~ * a - ’J t Happy 51st Birthday— Tim Z Girrbach • NOTICE • Gran, at the cento of Sec. 6, TIN, RIOW, th E 66 ft Beg. at the W % post of Sec. 5, T2N. RIOW, th N 165 ft, th E to POB, th E 594 ft . th S 270 ft., th W 594 ft., th 75 ft, th N 64 Deg. E 91 ft. to the shore of Gun Lake, th SE’ly along shore 49C ft. th S 59 Deg. W 428.76 ft, th N 372 ft to N 270 ft. to POB POB. 08-011 -006-065 00 (Southern portion) Parcel # » Parcel The minutes of the meeting of the Barr/ County Board of Commissioners held February 25, 2003, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 08-01L005-OI9-10 08-011-005-018-00 From AR (Agricultural Rural Residential) To C-l (Light Commercial) Bproci C-2 To C-l (Rural & Residential Convenience Commercial) (Light Commercial). RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST Comm M the E 7« post of Sec. 6. T2N. RIOW. th S 200 ft to POB. th S 595 ft. th W 330 ft. th N 595 ft . *hE 330 ft Beg. at the E % posi of Sec. 6. T2N, RIOW. th S 200 ft. th to POB 140 ft, th NW’ly 580 ft to the E - W % Ime of Sec 6, th W along said quarter line 1850 ft, th N 300 ft to the center of Marsh Rd . th E'ly along the cxnterline 530 ft, th N 220 ft, Parcel« 08-01! -006-062-20 From R-3 To C-l W 330 ft, Ji S 1150 ft. th W 330 ft. th N 1030 ft. th W to the shore of Gun Lake, th Niy and E'ly along the shore to a pomt 130 ft West of Pickers! Cove Drive and 130 ft (Single Family, Two Family, Medium High Density Multiple Family Residential) * North of the centerlute of Marsh Rd , th E 130 ft, th SE’ly 200 ft., th E 1060 ft, th SE'ly 111 ft. th E 260 ft, (Light Commercial). to the E line of Sec. 6, th S 155 ft to POB. Parcel • 08-011 -006-049-00, 08-011-006-050-00. 08-011-006-052-00. 08-011-0064)52-10, ! 5 08-011-0064)52-20.084)114)06-056-00. 084)114)064)61-00,084)114)06-06.'4)0. 084)114)064)62-10,08-0114)064)62-40. 08-011 -006-065-0(5 (the Northern portion'. A public accuracy test will be conducted tor the purpose of terting the accuracy of the tabulating equqxnent and pro­ grams. which wifi be used to tabulate voted ballots tor the SPECIAL ELECTION to be held on Tuesday. March 11.2003. in Rutand Charter Township. Barry County. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: Rutland Charter Township Hall 2451 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan on Tuesday, March 4,2003, at 10:00 a.m. For further information contact Robm E McKenna. Clerk (269) 948-2194 084)11-006-069-00, 084)114)06-069-10, 084)11-006-071-00, 084)11-0064)09-00. 084)114)06-011-10,08-011-006-011-20, 08-011-006-011-30.084)114)064)11-40. 084)11-0064)13-22,08-0114)064)164)0. ? 084)11-0064)35-10,08-0114)064)35-20. 08-011 -006-044.00, 08-011 -006-063-00 ^Frum C-2 (Rural A Residential Convenience Commercial) To C-l (Liiht Commercial) All of the above mentioned property is located m Barry County. Michigan. interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportu­ nity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any wntten response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W State St., in Hastings. Mich . between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday through Fnday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 tor further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetmg/.ieanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County ol Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by wnting or call the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE The Barry County Road Commission will be applying to the Michigan Department of Transportation for small urban area funds. The proposed project is on Green Street from M-37 to Cook Road with an estimated construction cost of $220,000. The project includes cold milling, con­ crete rubblizing, resurfacing, guardrail and drainage upgrades. If you have any questions or comments you may contact the Road Commission at 269-945-3449. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 27. 2003 COURT NEWS: Hastings resident Kevin K. Adkins was denied reduction of a $1 million bond in Barry County Circuit Court lai'4 Thursday. Adkins is being held in the Barry County Jail on charges of running a methampheta­ mine lab. Barry Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill asked for the high bond Jan. 29 after love letters from Adkins, 46, to Hastings resi­ dent Tess L. Fryklind, 20, came to light. The letters indicated Adkins might skip bail, or if he didn't skip bail, might try lo make more methamphetamine to pay costs associated with the drug charges, including the cost of bail. Both Fryklind and Adkins were in jail at the time the letters were written. Fryklind was arrested at the same time as Adkins and also charged with operating a metham­ phetamine lab. On Thursday Fryklind pleaded guilty to possessing methampheta­ mine with the intent to sell it ahd maintain­ ing a drug house in exchange for the drop­ ping of charges of maintaining a meth lab involving a firearm and conspiracy to maintain a meth lab involving a firearm. Part of Fryklind’s plea agreement was to cooperate with police regarding co-conspirators in the meth lab case and testify in court in relation lo those co-conspirators. Her sentencing was set for April 3. According to excerpts from lhe letters read by Circuit Judge James Fisher. Adkins planned to get out of jail on bond, get Fryklind out and cither fight the charges against the couple or skip bail and flee the country. “This bail’s going to break me,” Adkins was quoted as saying in one of the letters. “I need to make quick money.’’ McNeill said that the letters stated that Adkins could make $75,000 in 10 to 12 weeks. Defense attorney Carol Dwyer told Fisher that “there’s nothing sinister about these letters that would suggest the propri­ ety of a million dollar bond.” Dwyer ar­ gued that “there is a lot of wishful thinking in a jail cell. A lot of optimistic thinking. Perhaps the projection of how much money he can earn is part of that ." Adkins told the court he does mobile home repair work and is very capable of making “large amounts of money.” But, Fisher said, the letters also talk about Adkins wanting to leave the country. Fisher quoted Adkins as writing that “if we run, we go to Canada, then Nova Scotia, then Australia. If we run, we can never come back.” Dwyer argued that Adkins was just pre­ senting the options of what the couple astings BANNER • 945-9554 to Read Ads that Get Results! Rt < rnitmn FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 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Quali­ fied candidates will have a degree in Social Work, long term care a plus. We offer a full benefit package. Please apply within at 240 E. North Street Hastings, Ml. 49058. I UliHNultX t 1996 CHEVY LUMINA: POWER STEERING, POW­ ER BRAKES, POWER locks, AM/FM/CASSETTE, ELECTRIC START­ ER,___CAR BRA, TILT STEERING, A/C, INTER­ MITTENT WIPERS, CRUISE. CAR IS IN FAN­ TASTIC CONDITION, NO RUST/NO CHIPS, KEY­ LESS ENTRY. RUNS EX­ CELLENT, OIL CHANGED EVERY 3,500-4,000 MILES. ASKING $4,000 OBO. CALL (269)945-9199 AFTER 5PM. ATTENTION GREEN­ HOUSE ENTHUSIASTS: we have hundreds of plastic pots in various sizes and shapes, also misting sprin­ klers. Call (269)948-7921 to see for yourself, all offers considered! BERBER CARPET: Gor­ geous honey wheat, 50 yards, still on roll (bought, never used). New $600 - Sell $225. (517)204-0600________ FOR SALE: like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000. QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. 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WE WISH TO thank all of our family and many friends for tne beautiful flowers, cards and prayers, and the generous gifts of food and special memorials for David Huyck and our family. Our special thanks to Rev Norman Kohns, Beeler Funeral Home, R.C. Hathaway Lodge #387, Odd Fellows Lodge #251 for their services and tributes at the memorial service. Also, the special ladies that served the lunch following the sen-ice. We thank each and every one. May God Bless You AU. ' Sincerely, The David Huyck Family. could do. but was not indicating he was ac­ tually planning on running. Fisher said because of the discussion of skipping bail. “1 see no reason to change” the high bond. In addition to the bail hearing, Adkins appeared in court for arraignment on the drug charges, which include operating a meth lab, selling meth, operating a meth lab involving a firearm, conspiracy to sell meth, and maintaining a drug house, sec­ ond offense. According to court documents, Adkins was previously convicted of pos­ sessing synthetic narcotics in Indiana. A pre-trial was set for today (Thursday). Fryklind said there were four co-conspirators in the meth lab case in addition to herself — Adkins and Indiana residents Larry R. Davis, 43. Troy A. Bingaman, 33, and Garrett C. Weber. 22. Davis was arraigned Thursday on charges of conspiring to operating a meth lab and selling methamphetamine. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and a pre­ trial was set for today (Feb. 27). Bingaman pleaded not guilty to the same charges and a March 13 pre-trial date was set. Weber had already pleaded no contest prior to Thursday to operating a lab involv­ ing a firearm and manufacturing/selling methamphetamine. Sentencing was set for today (Feb. 27). In other circuit court news last Thursday: • Chad A. Pride, 28. of Otsego was sen­ tenced to 23 months to 10 years in prison for maintaining a meth lab. Pride was also fined $25,000, an amount that deviated by a large amount the fines usually assessed for felony convictions in Barry County. Fisher explained the large fine by saying to Pride, “I want to make sure you are on parole long enough that you’ve kicked your (drug) habit.” McNeill told Fisher that while sentenc­ ing guidelines called for a sentence of 23 to 120 months in prison, a better sentence for Pride would be a minimum nf 5 to 10 years in prison, which would exceed the guide­ lines. McNeill said Pride had previously been convicted of child abuse and posses­ sion of methamphetamine in Allegan County. He said Pride had shown “no re­ morse, no acknowledgment of accountabil­ ity” in relation to the drug conviction and has demonstrated that he is a “danger to so­ ciety.” McNeill said the 2-year-old victim in the child abuse case was seen “demon­ strating animal behavior." Defense attorney Carol Dwyer argued that there was "nothing unusual" about Pride’s current drug offense that would in­ dicate a need to go outside the sentencing guidelines. “That leaves the child abuse (conviction) as the only basis for exceeding the guidelines,” she said. "I believe the prosecutor knows nothing more about this child and the charge than the prosecutor has read in the pre-sentence report.” Dwyer said it would not be fair to “suggest that the acts of Mr. Pride are wholly responsible for whatever state the child is in now.” Fisher said that while he was sentencing Pride on lhe drug charge, not the child abuse charge, “I do think the situation calls for the maximum allowed by the guide­ lines." • Ovic D. Pinks, 35, of Plainwell was put on probation for one year for a conviction of conspiring to sell marijuana. Pinks* sen­ tencing in the case was delayed until Feb. 19, 2004. Until then Pinks is to pay a $135 per month probation oversight fee. He was also ordered lo pay $3,000 in court costs by April 1 and his license was suspended for six months. "You’ve been making the same mistake for some time now,” Fisher tolci Pinks. “At 35, it’s time to start acting like an adult.” • Ronnie H. Boring, 33r of Monroe was sentenced to four months in jail with credit for 101 days served for a conviction of fleeing from police, operating with a sus­ pended driver’s license, second offense, and improper possession of a firearm in a vehicle. Boring must also serve two years of probation, pay $500 in court costs and pay $33 a month for probation oversight. The weapon involved in the case was a BB gun. Fisher told Boring that the police “might easily have shot you if they saw a gun in your hands.” Boring apologized to the court and the police involved, saying “I will never try to run again.” • Jerry D. Hughes, 34, of Hastings was sentenced to pay $950 in probation over­ sight fees for a 2002 conviction of attempt­ ing to conceal or misrepresent a serial num­ ber on a motorcycle frame. Hughes had al­ ready spent six months in jail for the of­ fense but his sentence was delayed until last Thursday. Hughes was ordered to pay the oversight fee that day or face an six ad­ ditional months in jail. • Sarah L. Koan, 23, of Hastings was or­ dered to pay a $50 crime victim fee for a misdemeanor conviction of larceny. Koan had already paid $500 in court costs and restitution in the case. • Rhonda Jo Baker, 42, of Shelbyville pleaded guilty to violating her probation by failing to report to her probation officer. Baker said she didn’t report because she thought she was off probation. Baker was alleged to have taken a pre­ liminary blood alcohol test when she was brought in for the probation violation that indicated she’d been drinking. “I’ve ordered you not to drink alcohol.” Fisher said sternly. “If you keep drinking alcohol. I’m either going to put you in jail or prison.” Baker was released on $500 bond to care for her 13-year-old daughter. Sentencing is set for April 4. • Nancy J. Fcrriell, 56. of Plainwell pleaded no contest to attempted embezzle ment of $1,000 but not more than $20,000. a 2-1/2-year felony. A charge of embezzle­ ment carrying a maximum of 10 years in prison was dropped in exchange for the no contest plea. Sentencing is set for April 17. • Din..a L. Patrick. 26, of Plainwell pleaded guilty to resisting arrest and violat­ ing her probation. Sentencing was set far April 3. • Kenneth H. Miller. 21. of Battle Creek pleaded guilty to violating his probation by smoking marijuana. He was serving proba­ tion for a previous conviction of failing to register as a sex offender. Sentencing on the probation violation was set for March 27. Miller was just sentenced for the original offense last month, according to Fisher. “It’s hard for me to understand how you can stand in front of a judge one day and the next day you’re violating your proba­ tion, thumbing your nose at the judge,” Fisher said. “I get so upset with excuses. I suggest you get into treatment immedi­ ately." • William P. Jones. 18, of Battle Creek was sentenced to 10 days in jail for violat­ ing his probation on a prior conviction of home invasion. Jones violated his probation by fighting while in jail. Woodland man arrested for assault WOODLAND - Michigan State Police arrested a 32-year-old local man for domestic violence Monday. Feb. 24. after a wonun called and said her boyfriend had assaulted According lo reports, the 30-year-old woman said her boyfriend. John Chames IL 32. had been drinking and got sick. A verbal argument ensued and then Chames reportedly pushed her. and she in turn pushed Charnes. She reported that Chames then held her on the floor and started slapping her about the head She got away from lhe residence and called police. ' Police observed grab marks on Heacock along with a bump on the head. Chames was arraigned on Feb. 25. Thieves steal truck, quad from marine WAYLAND - After cutting a fence for access, two suspects stole a 1991 GMC pickup truck and a 2003 Kawasaki 360 quad from Harrison's Marine Feb. 16 in lhe Gun Lake area. Police found two sets of footprints at the scene and reported that lhe suspects appar­ ently hot wired the GMC truck and used it to force open a 21-foot gale. The truck's steering column was broken and the quad was taken from out of its shipping crate. The truck was found a short lime late on Whitmore Road. The case is under investigation. Two women report purses stolen HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department responded to reports of two stolen purses on Sunday, Feb. 23. In the first case, Cindy L. Baker told police that while at the Fall Creek Restaurant Saturday between 9 and 9:30 p.m., someone stoic a purse out of her bag. The second report came from Heather B. Robinson, who reported that her purse was stolen Saturday at Hastings High School. Robinson said the purse contained a cell phone and that it was stolen between 10 p.m. to midnight. There is no suspects in either case. House burglarized near Delton High DELTON - A house being built by Delton High School students was burglarized sometime beiweHTTbb. 17-18 when thieves stole three naif guns and three chain saws from the premises. Those who may have information about the theft, can call project coordinator Rollie Ferris at Delton High School, 623-9200. Woman arrested for OUIL, damage YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Robin L. Nink, 46, was arrested for drunk driv­ ing, third offense, and malicious destruction of police property Sunday, Feb. 16. The Michigan State Police were called to the residence after Nink, who admitted to drinking two quarts of liquor, showed up to deliver Valentine’s Day presents to her chil­ dren. Once informed that she was under arrest, Nink allegedly became belligerent and an­ gry. Once in the patrol car, Nink started hitting and kicking items. She was transported to Pennock Hospital where a blood alcohol test revealed a .17 blood alcohol level. Nink was then transported to the Barry County Jail. Nink’s ex-husband informed police that she was recently hospitalized with mental health problems. Middleville teen’s cannon play backfires MIDDLEVILLE - A 17-year-old Middleville boy nearly blew off his left big toe while igniting a homemade cannon Feb. 14. Shane Morgan Sheperd had built the cannon and took it outside to fire it off. He used smokeless powder, which caused the cannon to explode. Sheperd used his left foot to keep the cannon steady and the percussion severed his left tennis shoe, causing serious injury to his big toe. Shane’s father, Lloyd, immediately transported his son to Pennock Hospital. Shane told the Barry County Sheriff’s Department he has learned a valuable lesson. No charges are pending. New officers hired by sheriff’s dept. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department has recently added three new officers. Deputy Richelle Spencer is a Woodland native who started her career as a corrections officer while attending Kellogg Community College. She has been assigned to the uni­ form division. Deputy Angela Solomon was in the military police in the U.S. Army and attended Grand Rapids Community College. She started in law enforcement working at the Hope College Department of Safety. She has been assigned to the uniform division. Deputy Timothy Stevens is a Barry County native from the Freeport area and was an intern with the department while attending Grand Rapids Community College. He is also assigned to the uniform division. Gun Lake man injured in crash ALLEGAN COUNTY — The Allegan County Sheriff Department responded to a personal injury accident Tuesday at U.S.-131 a half mile north of the 49 mile marker near the Plainwell-Otsego exit. Three vehicles were involved in the accident. Deputy Dave Ashton said that a black Dodge pickup was south bound on the expressway when it lost control, going over the bridge at the Kalamazoo River, which was icy. The vehicle then crossed the median, hitting two other vehicles, a passanger vehicle and a semi-trailer. The driver of the Dodge pickup, Joseph Dempsey of Gun Lake, was injured and sent to Pipp Community Hospital, Plainwell. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT 4 OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 27. 2003 - Page 19 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OOTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Jeffrey Douglas Kooiman Jack Aaron Swick Two Alto men arrested for hitting car with brick Two Alto area men were arrested Mon­ day in connection with a brick thrown at a car from an 1-96 overpass last weekend. The Kent County Sheriff’s Department said a serious personal injury was suffered by Vickie Prantlc. 46, of Greenville and her 21-year-old daughter, Sarah Prantlc. when they were returning home from Grand Rap­ ids Friday on 1-96. As they traveled cast­ bound under the Morse Lake overpass, a brick came through the windshield of their 1994 Chevy Blazer and struck Vickie in the face. She was air lifted by Aero Med to Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus with severe facial and head injuries. Sarah was not ’njured and both occu­ pants were wearing scat belts. Kent County Sheriff's detectives arrested three suspects in connection with the inci­ dent on 1-96 Sunday. Jeffrey Douglas Kooiman, 18, of Alto was charged with two counts of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder and two counts of feloni­ ous assault. Bond was set at $500,000. A prclimixiary r*am was set for March le, 2:30 p.m. »r ' ' District Court, Cascade A seco -4it arrested had charges dropped. There was also a fourth person in­ vestigators needed to question and inter­ view in this incident. The 16-year-old suspect. Jack Aaron Swick of Alto, was arraigned as an adult on Monday. Feb. 24 in 63rd District Court. Cascade. He also received two counts of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder and two counts of felonious assault. His bond was set at $100,000. Kooiman was lodged in the Kent County Correctional facility. The 16-year-old was lodged at the Juvenile Detention facility with the same charges. Tips were received directly to the police department and through Silent Observer. A SCRAM Bracelet is shown. The device monitors wearers for alcohol use around-the-clock. SCRAM bracelets monitor alcohol by Dan Hennes Staff Writer Barry County will be going high-tech soon in its efforts to monitor convicted al­ cohol offenders by using Secure Continu­ ous Remote Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM) bracelets. The device monitors offenders 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 365 days a year. It alerts alcohol use by an offender through electronic transdermal alcohol test­ ing, which measures alcohol migrating through the surface of the skin — a natural result of alcohol consumption — in oidcr to determine a subject's blood alcohol level. The device, worn on the ankle, is tamper­ resistant and features secure data storage and retrieval, along with customizable test­ ing and reporting schedules. “Only 10 percent of DUI/DW1 offend­ ers. regardless of the offense or history of recidivism, arc actually sentenced to ab­ stain from alcohol as a term of their proba­ tion," Alcohol Monitoring Systems (AMS) founder Kirby Phillips says on lhe compa­ ny’s web site. “That's a direct result of the fact that, until now. there have been no ef­ fective. affordable solutions to the problem of remote, long-term alcohol monitoring." The SCRAM bracelet weighs only eight ounces and tests ethanol that migrates through the skin, a result of alcohol con­ sumption. in order to determine a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC). Results are stored in a secure modem at the offender’s home. Once a day the offender will have to be close enough lo lhe modem to record re­ sults. “A major advantage of the system is that subjects are unaware when testing takes place," said AMS Commercial Vice Presi­ dent Glenn Tubb. “Subjects don't have to travel to a testing center, and they can't ma­ 4 nipulate loopholes in testing schedules, ig­ nore a request for testing, or even mask a drinking event, which is the fundamental problem wit*-, other long-term monitoring programs.” Steve Bock, program manager for the Electronic Monitoring Center with the Michigan Department of Corrections, agrees. “We have been actively participating in the AMS test program since mid-July (2002).” he said. “We’ve transitioned from installing the units on our own officers io installing the system on actual offenders. So far, everything is working according to specification." "Another flaw with current remote tech­ nology is the requirement for monitoring staff to remotely confirm each test or lhe need for costly equipment and support,” added Tubb. “The SCRAM Network is web-based and testing requires no supervi­ sion. An agency can customize, per of­ fender. how they want to receive notifica­ tion of alerts or tampers, and the easy-touse application means subject lest results can be accessed at any lime. The cost sav­ ings arc enormous." Al 3 p.m. on March 11. there will be a demonstration of the SCRAM Bracelet at the Barry County Circuit Division Court. In the March 13 edition of the Banner, we’ll take a look at the local reaction to the SCRAM device. Use BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to buy, sell, rent, find workers, etc. Call 945-9554 4 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven R. Evans and Laura A. Evans, husband and wife (onginal mortgagors) to Amerifirst Financial Cor­ poration, Mortgagee, dated April 21. 1999, and recorded on April 27, 1999 Instrument No. 1028719 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Washing­ ton Mutual Bank. FA. successor in interest to Homeside Lending. Inc. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated Apnl 21. 1999. which was recorded on June 14.1999, Instrument No. 1031059, Barry Coun.y Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND 03/100 dollars ($116,736.03). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and ths statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan al 1:00 PM, on March 20,2003. Said premises are srtuated on TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 5 Acres ol the South 1/2 of tho South­ west 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32, Town 1 North, Range 8 West. Barry County Records. The redemption peiicd shall be 12 month(s) from the dale of such sale. Dated February 13. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott 8 Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Mi 48025 File #200234437 Team J (3-6) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT!NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Delauit has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A. Hickey and Ktuan E. Hickey, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to MMS Mortgage Services. LTD. Mortgagee, dated January 29. 2001. and recorded on February 12. 2001 In Document • 1054862 in Bany County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc, Assignee by an assignment dated February 2. 2001. whic- was /ecorded on February 2001, in. Document • 1054863, Barry County!Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due st the date here­ of the sum of NINETY-THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 24/100 dollars ($93,19624), including Merest at 7.750% per annum. . j; •, Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case n)ade and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 1 00 PM. on March 27. 2003. * Said premises are srtuated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Supervisor s Plat of Acker's Point, according to tho plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 ot Plats on Page 73. In Section 16, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, together with part of Point Road and part of Lot 4 as shown in said plat more par­ ticularly described as: beginning at the Northwest comer of said Lot 2. running thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 76.50 feet to the Southwest comer of said Lot 2; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 132 feet to the Southeast comer of said Lot 2; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 20 feet to the South line of Point Road; thence North 88 degrees 30 min­ utes West 140.02 feet along said South toe; thence North 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds West 67.06 feet to the Southeast comer of Lot 4 of said plat; thence North 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds West 5.00 feet; thence North 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds East 24.13 feet; thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 2.95 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 13.50 leet to the place ol beginning; and together with rights of ingress and egress in easement F as hereinafter described. Easement F: a strip of land in varying width being a part of Lots 4 and 5 and a part of Point Road in the supervisor s plat of Acker's Point in Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 73, described as follows: commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 3 of said plat and run­ ning thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 13.5 feet along the Westerly prolongation of the North line of said Lot 3 for the true place of begin­ ning; thence South 01 deg>oe 30 minutes West 68.95 feet; thence South 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds West 24.13 feet; thence South 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East 5.00 feet; thence South 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East 56 21 feet; thence Northwesterly 15.25 feet along the arc of a curve to the right of radius 35.00 leet the chord of which bears North 33 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds West 15.11 feet thence continuing Northwesterly 51.79 feet along the arc of a curve to the nght of radius 185.00 fee*. the chord of which bears North 13 degrees 15 minutes 24 seconds West 51.62 feet; thence North 19 degrees 328 minutes 26 seconds East 23.47 feet; thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 83.47 feet to the Northwesterly line of said Lol 4; thence North 51 degrees 45 minutes East 5 85 feet to the Northernmost comer of said Lot 4; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 19.97 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 6 5 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of s*xh safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of suet. sale. Dated February 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200233313 Team C (2/20H3/13) EQfi.TH.A_T PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACDYE.MIUTARY DUTY. Point “C* and the end of said centerline Also, an irregular extension of the above described non­ exclusive private easement lor ingress, egress and public utilities purposes described as Beginning at aloromenboned Reference Point "C; thence North 78 degrees 26 minutes 38 sec­ onds West. 76 89 feet thence North 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds West. 104 81 leet. thence Noah 87 degrees 43 minutes 05 seconds East. 139.95 feet; thence South 11 degrees 33 minutes 22 seconds West. 135 01 feet thence North 78 degrees 26 minutes 38 seconds West. 33.00 feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption penod shaN be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sate The foreclosing mortgagee can resend the sate m the •vent a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated February 27, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas formerly known as Banker s Trust Company, as Trustee and Custodian As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 244 0476 Pub: 2/27 - 3/27 MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James N. Borner and Delise K. Borner, husband and wife, to Saxon Mortgage. Inc . mortgagee, dated Apnl 17. 2001 and record­ ed May 10. 2001 in Document No. 1059460. Barry County Records Sato mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas formerly known as Banker's Trust Company, as Trustee and Custodian by assignment dated April 17. 2001 and recorded on May 10. 2001 in Document No. 1059461. Barry County Records There Is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine and 21/100 Dollars ($159,539.21) including interest at the rate ot 10.062% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on April 3,2003. The premsas are located in the Township of Orengevfto. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County Commencing at the North 1 /4 comer of Section PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. 14, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence South P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds East. 280.17 AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE feet atong the North and South 1/4 line to the USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Point of Beginning; thence North 87 degrees 43 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made minutes 05 seconds East. 210.58 feet; thence In the corrWons at a mortgage made by: Douglas South 41 degrees 51 minutes 54 seconds West. Lydy, an unmarried man and Johanna Ube. an 37.70 feet; thence South 03 degrees 05 minutes unmarried woman to Palmer Home Mortgage. 59 seconds West. 107.95 feet; thence South 25 Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 19. 2001. and degrees 37 minutes 36 seconds East. 163.70 recorded on April 27.2001. in Instrument Number Met; thence South 58 degrees 59 seconds 04 1058837. and rerecorded on May 29. 2001 in minutes East. 168.68 feet, thence South 36 Instrument Number 1060445 Barry County degrees 48 minutes 17 seconds West. 113.69 Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ toet; thence South 03 degrees 13 minutes 58 gagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration seconds West, 33.00 feet; thence North 86 Systems, Inc. CMERS"). by an assignment dated degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds West. 148.54 April 18,2001, and recorded on April 27.2001. in toet: thence Northwesterly 62.96 feet along the Instrument Number 1058838. and re-recorded on arc of a curve to the right, the radius ot which is May 29, 2001 in Instrument Number 1060446 52.00 feet and the chord of which bears North 51 Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ degrees 59 minutes 28 seconds West, 5920 feet; gage there is clamed to be due at the date here­ thence South 72 degrees 42 minutes 08 seconds of the sum of FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN West* 33.00 feet; thence South 79 degrees 37 HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND 23/100 DOL minutes 07 seconds West. 76.85 feet to said IM LARS ($57,783.23). including interest at 6.5% line, thence North 02 degrees 48 minutes 06 sec­ per annum. onds West. 465.14 feet along the said 1/4 line to Under the power at sato contained in said the Point of Beginning. Together with and subject mortgage and the statute in such case made and to a non-exclusive private easement for ingress, provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ egress and public utilities described separately. A gage will be foreclosed by a sate ot the mort­ non-exclusive private easement for ingress, gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public egress and public utilities purposes described as: vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in 66 feet in width 33 feet each side of a centerline Hastings, Michigan. at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on which is described as: Commencing at the North March 13. 2003. 1/4 comer of Section 14, Town 2 North, Range 10 Said premises are situated in City ol Hastings. West; thence South 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: seconds East, 2634.28 feet along the North and COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR South 1/4 line to the center of said Section; NER OF LOT 289 OF THE ORIGINAL PL~7 OF thence North 87 degrees 56 minutes 12 seconds THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HAST East, 342.74 toet along the East and West 1M INGS; THENCE NORTH 8 RODS; THENCE line ol said Section to the Point of Beginning of WEST 4 .RODS; THENCE SOUTH 8 ROOS; MkHwteriine; thence-North 10 degrees 10 mbv -• THENCE EAST 4 ROOS TO WPLAtE OF utes 00 seconds East. 190.22 feet; thence BEGINNING. SECTION 1B. TOWN 3 NORTH. Northwesterly 60.03 feet atong the arc of a curve RANGE 8 WEST, A.P.N »: 0M554JO1 -102-00 to tho toft, the radius of which is 58.15 feet and The redemption period shall be 6 months from the chord ol which bears North 19 degrees 24 the date of such sate unless determined aban­ minutes 37 seconds West, 57.40 toot, thence doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in North 49 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West. which case the redemption period shall be 30 312.66 feet; thence Northwesterly. Northerly and days from the date of such sate. Northeasterly 401.04 feet along the arc ol a curve Dated: Januwy 30. 2003 to the right the radius of which is 240.46 foot and Mortgage Electronic Registration the chord ol which bears North 01 degrees 11 Systems. Inc. ("HERS’) minutes 16 seconds West. 356.15 toet; thence Mortgagee North 46 degrees 35 minutes 33 seconds East. PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC 91.98 toot; thence Northeasterly 123.49 feet 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 along the arc of a curve to the toft, tho radius ol Farmington HAs. Michigan 48334 (3/8) which is 25324 feel and the chord of which bears North 32 degrees 37 minutes 21 seconds East. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate 12227 toot; thence North 18 degrees 39 minutes THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR 09 seconds East. 40729 toet; thence Northerly ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. 148.60 toet along toe arc of a curve to the toft, the ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE radius of which Is 444.70 toet and tho chord ol USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. which boars North 09 degrees 04 minutes 47 sec­ PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE onds East. 14721 toet; thence North 00 degrees NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN 29 minutes 36 seconds West. 253.74 toot to a ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. point hereinafter referred to as Reference Point MORTGAGE SALE-Delautt has been made in •A"; thence North 68 degrees 56 minutes 29 sec­ the conditions of a mortgage made by Witeam D. onds East. 66.76 foot; thence Northeasterly Addison, Jr., a single man and Michele R. 114.75 feet along the arc of a curve to the toft, the Vickery, a single woman (original mortgagors) to radius of which is 206.88 foot and the chord of First Central Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, which boars North 53 degrees 03 minutes 06 sec­ dated April 21, 1993. and recorded on Apr# 23. onds East. 11329 toot; thence North 37 degrees 1993 in Liber 570 on Page 201 In Barry County 09 minutes 43 seconds East, 337.10 feet to a Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne point hereinafter referred to as Reference Point assignments to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. *8* and the end of said centertoe. Also, an irreg­ successor by merger and/or name change to ular extension of the above described non-exduAtlantic Mortgage and Investment Corporation. sive private easement for ingress, egress and Assignee by an assignment dated Apnl 1.1998. public utilities purposes described as: Beginning which was recorded on June 29. 1998, in Liber at aforementioned Reference Point "B"; thence Document #1014217, Barry County Records, on North 52 degrees 50 minutes 17 seconds West. which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the 33.00 feet; thence Northerly 8824 feet along the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SEVEN THOU­ arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is SAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTEEN AND 41/100 17423 feet and tho chord of which bears North dollars ($67,416.41). -ndudrng interest at 7.750% 19 degrees 11 minutes 52 seconds East. 87.30 per annum. lost, thence North 01 degree 14 minutes 01 sec­ Under the power of sate contained in said ond East 160.01 feet; thence North 58 degrees mortgage and the statute in such case made and 56 minutes 10 seconds West. 86.50 feet to an provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ intermediate traverse line of the shore of Stewart gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ Lake; thence North 01 degrees 57 minutes 37 gaged premises, or some part of them, at public seconds East 64.64 feet along said traverse line; venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 27 seconds Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO PM. on March 13. 2003. East 133.58 toet along said traverse line to the Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF end of said traverse line; thence South 02 JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are degrees 49 minutes 56 seconds East. 230.65 described as: feet; thence North 86 degrees 59 minutes 54 sec­ • Commencing at a point on tho South Line of onds East, 181.49 feet; thence South 02 degrees Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. South 33 minutes 39 seconds East 66.00 toet; thence 89 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East 1328.62 North 86 degrees 59 minutes 54 seconds West. feet from the Southwest comer of section 33; 183.55 leet; thence Southerly. 90.81 toet along thence North 02 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds the arc ol a curve to the right, the radius of which East 997.20 feet; thence South 89 degrees 51 is 170.95 feet and the chord of which bears South minutes 45 seconds East 443.11 feet; thence 21 degrees 56 minutes 37 seconds West. 89.75 South 02 degrees 05 minutes 30 seconds West feet; thence South 37 degrees 09 minutes 43 999.40 foot to the South section toe; thence seconds West. 38 93 feet; thence North 52 North 89 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds West degrees 50 minutes 17 seconds West. 33.00 feet 442.87 fee* to the place ot beginning Also to the Point ol Beginning. A non-exclusive private Commencing at the point on the South line ol easement for ingress, egress and public utilities Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, Distani purposes. 66 feet in width. 33 feet each side of a South 89 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East centerline which is described as: Beginning at 1328.62 feet from the Southwest comer of said aforementioned Reference Point "A"; thence section, thence North 02 degrees 04 minutes 45 North 57 degrees 55 minutes 41 seconds West, seconds East 997.20 feet, thence South 89 147.93 toet; thence Westerly 66.57 feet atong the degrees 51 minutes 45 seconds East 443.11 feet, arc of a curve lo the left, the radius of which is thence South 02 degrees 05 minutes 30 seconds 132.63 feet and the chord of which boars North west 999.40 feet to said South line, thence North 72 degrees 18 minutes 22 seconds West. 65.87 89 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds West 442.67 feet; thence North 86 degrees 41 minutes 02 sec­ feet to the place of beginning. onds West. 65.87 feet; thence North 86 degrees The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) 41 minutes 02 seconds West. 148.54 foot; thence from the date of such sale. Northerly 62 98 feet along the arc of a curve to Dated: February 6. 2003 the nght. the radius of which is 52.00 feet and the FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: chord of which bears North 51 degrees 59 min­ Team C (248) 593-1301 utes 28 seconds West. 59.20 feet; thence North Trott & Trott. P C. 17 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds West. 133.41 Attorneys and Counselors feet; ther.ee Northerly 195.75 feet atong the arc of 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 a curve to the right, the radius of which is 383.71 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 feet and the chord ot which bears North 02 Fite# 200120315 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds West. 193 69 Team C (2/27) leet to c point hereinafter referred to Reference > �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 27 2003 AUDIT, continued from page 2 debt retirement funds be placed in a sepa­ rate debt retirement bank account. The county attorney asked the authority to approve the resolution so the county could maintain its bond rating. Without a good rating, the county cannot underwrite bonding for projects undertaken by local municipalities. Gray said she is "content that the state is involved at this point” with the Plante & Moran audit, “if it will reassure the public." Gray said "We have to get by this hurdle. We have to recognize if there is a problem or there isn’t." In addition to passing the audit resolu­ tion at its meeting Monday, the authority board heard from Steve Williams of Wil­ liams and Works about a “request tor pro­ posal” the engineering firm has drawn up. The "RFP” outlines the duties required of a private firm operating the sewer system. The authority is looking into the possibility of hiring an engineering firm to run the sewer system, but must first obtain bids from engineering firms and determine if it would be financially feasible to hire a pri­ vate firm. The RFP will provide the infor­ mation necessary for the engineering firms to bid on running the sewer system. debt retirement, and thus he included them in his audit of debt retirement money. He was later informed that the money collected prior to the issuance of bonds was to be used tor project construction to limit the amount the authority would have to borrow for the project. This past year, the question of using debt retirement funds came up again when a member of the sewer authority board asked the Department of Treasury to look into the question of whether sewer debt retirement funds were being properly spent. The Treasury Department then contacted Barr\ County, which originally underwrote the bonds and has to pay any sewer system debt the authority fails to pay. The county in turn contacted the authority, and author­ ity Finance Director Roslyn Pellerito in­ formed the county that from March to Oc­ tober of 2002 $113,201 of debt retirement funds had been placed in the authority’s op­ eration and maintenance account and re­ newal and replacement account instead of in the debt retirement account. A resolution by the authority passed in November ad­ mitted the mistake and directed that the care of by the use of a different additive to Williams told the board the RFP will be completed and before the authority board by their March 24 meeting. In the meantime, the authority continues to authorize the running of the plant by in­ terim manager Scott Monroe. Monroe took over last summer when manager Don Row was fired amid allegations he falsified a re­ port to the Michigan Department of Envi­ ronmental Quality regarding a sewage spill. .Also at the meeting Monday, the sewer authority discussed progress on obtaining an operating permit from the DEQ. The authority has contracted with Grand Rapids engineering firm Fleis and Vandenbrink to draw up and submit the permit application. A representative of that firm. Rich Grant, updated the authority on the permit applica­ tion. The authority has already submitted to the MDEQ solutions to the problems the sewer system has been having reducing pollution levels to state required standards. “The state is still reviewing those options." Gny said. It was thought at one point the authority would have to pay $385,000 to install an additional filtering process at the plant to deal with too-high levels of phosphorus. But the phosphorus problem may be taken the effluent to take out the phosphorus be­ fore the waste water is released from the plant. Gray said. Still uncertain is whether a problem with excess salt in the effluent can be fixed. "The DEQ is still reviewing lhe sodium levels.” Gray said. Need a Great Gift Idea? Give the gift of information. A subscription to their local, hometown newspaper. 6^ 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER Nonh Highway M-43 - Hastings Professional Grade Trucks to match any need! 2003 GMC Sonoma 28 Now$ 10,953 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT!NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MILES per gallon 2003 GMC Sierra 4x4. Crew Cab. Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission. Bucket Seats, CD/Cassette. OnStar, HD Trailering Pkg was S46.153 N°w $36986* ’GMS Rebates to deafer, plus tax. title & license “IF WE DONI HAVE IT. WE CAN GET ITT Pontiac Oldsmobile 328 North Michigan Aytnue GMC GMC Truck Hastings Michigan 49058 m VW! us a! www.drefsbochmofora.com « oaoFtssoNii aw O Oldsmobile. 06666 660660666 Call (616) 948-8000 Today Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting February 12.2003 Meeting was called to order at 7.04 p.m. Board members present Supervisor Doster. Treasurer Nottingham. Clerk Nichols. Trustee Goyings. and Trustee Gray and members of the public Pledge of Allegiance Approved agenda with additions Approved minutes Board Meeting held January 8. 2003 with amendments No Public Comment Commissioners Report Pine Lake Fire Dept Report placed on file and request from PLFD tabled Police Dept. Report placed on file Denied Van Keuren water request. Tabled Jim Dimock rezoning request. Adopted Zoning Ordinance #114 regarding Little Long Lake Sewer Adopted Resolution to establish debt retire­ ment for Little Long Lake Sewer Passed Kalamazoo Waste Water Regional Resolution. Approved Kalamazoo Regional Waste Water Agreement Approved to refund a portion of filed ZBA appli­ cator. Tabled census recount Set Budget Workshop dates for February 26 & March 19 @9:00 a m Clerk & Treasurer s reports placed on Cite. Tabled purchase of laser pnnter Approved printing and mailing of newsletter. Tabled PDR Ordinance Motion approved to pay outstanding bills Meeting adjourned at 1004 p.m. Normayean Nicholas. Clerk Attested to by: Mark Doster. Supervisor (2/27) Notice Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sate Regular Cab. 4x2. 5 speed wasS15.145 Dreisbach LEGAL NOTICE Eric Dretsboch, President Den Gentry, Soles Mgr Borne Signs. Sales Ryan Madden. Sales SAIHHOUPMon&WedmM8 T ue Thu & Ft । nt; I 6 Saturday um,l 2 soviet MOUtt; Amy Piper, Soles Kristen Edsoll Finance Mrg Mon&WtdB-7 Tub. Thu 4 Fti 8-5 REDUCED! MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Thomason. Jr., a single man and Deborah Shotwell, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 16, 2001. and recorded on April 18. 2001 in Uber In­ strument No. 1058286, in Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY AND 38/100 dottars ($67,820 38). in­ cluding interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and lhe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Michigan at 1:00 PM, on March 20.2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 35 feet of Lot 2 and the East 10 Met of Lot 3. Biock 8. Butter's Addttton. accenting to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 66. Barry County Records. 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Saxon spikers reach the finals See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 12 The Hastings Blrkholz plans office hours The Lakewood Area Choral Soci­ ety, under the direction of Dr. Robert Oster, will perform its first concert of the season at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at the Lawrence Ave. United Method­ ist Church in Charlotte. The concert is free of charge. A combination of sacred and patri­ otic music will be performed by the choir. The Choral Society is in its 18th season. Members come from Barry. Eaton and Ionia counties and as far away as Grand Rapids and Lansing. Future cor ccrts of the Lakewood Area Choral Society this year will be performed in Sunfield, Grand Rapids and Lake Odessa. An overseas concert tour to the United Kingdom also will be part of this year’s activities. Anyone with questions about the group or those who would like to book the choir for a concert should call Cindy Thelen at 616-374-7593. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLICIIBRART 121 $ CHURCH ST HASTINESS Ml 4KW-1W3 ANNER Carl Schoessel Schoessel to retire by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel has informed the Hastings School Board that he will retire, probably by next September. “1 would like to stay in some capacity until we get the community center going.’* Schoessel said Tuesday. The new Hastings Community Education and Recreation Cen­ ter is currently under construction and is due to open next fall. Schoessel said he wili stay “probably into the beginning of Sep­ tember." His exact departure “depends on how soon a successor is identified." he said. Schoessel “knew the time was coming” for him to retire, he said. He is 59 years old. “I think there were some factors that came into play that now was the time." Schoessel did not say what those factors were. But school districts across the state See SCHOESSEL, page 2 by David T. Young Editor It looks as though two incumbents on the Barry County Planning and Zoning Com­ mission will not be reappointed next Tues­ day morning when the County Board of Commissioners receives recommendations. The County Development Committee Monday morning voted 4-0 to recommend newcomers Michael “Mick” Barney and Serafin “Chuck” Nieves for appointment and by the same unanimous vote recom­ mended Donald Wiggins for a seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals. If the recom­ mendations arc upheld by the County Board. Barney will leave his seat on the ZBA to take a slot on the Planning and Zoning Commission. He and Nieves then will succeed incumbents James Kinney and Ron Gossman. whose threc-ycar terms both expire April 30. Gossman withdrew his ap­ plication last Friday, saying he plans to move outside the county. Though he ap­ plied. Kinney was not chosen. County Development Committee mem­ bers did not publicly comment on reasons Kir.r.e*. was not ended for another term, but it’s a good cel that complaints presented Monday by Tracey and Keith Windcs and their neighbors, James and Chris Graham, had a lot to do with it. Both of the women appeared before the committee to take issue with Kinney’s con­ duct as a planning and zoning commis­ sioner in the Windcs* attempt to establish a storage unit business and small used car lot at 4511 E.M-79. Tracey Windes said Kinney claimed last summer at a public meeting to be legally representing the Grahams against the pro­ ject. Chris Graham said he was not and pro­ duced a written statement to that effect. Windcs said Kinney tried to stop the pro­ ject in several ways, including making it too expensive. He quickly complained Gun Lake tribe to visit 1st Friday David (D.K.) Sprague, tribal chair­ man of the Match-E-Be-Nash-SheWish Band of Pottawatomi, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday program at noon March 7 at the Tho­ mas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. The focus of the program will be on the Gun Lake tribe’s attempts to bring a casino to Bradley at U.S.-131, which is expected to have a great deal of im­ pact on Gun lake and Barry County. Sprague has served in the capacity of chairman since the tribe began the federal acknowledgment process in the spring of 1992. A graduate of Hopkins High School, he is a veteran of the U.S. Army and served six years of active duty and one tour in Viet­ nam. He had been employed at CSX railroad for 24 years as a conductor. Sprague has volunteered his serv­ ices to the Red Cross to assist in eight disasters worldwide. Since March 2000 he his been on leave to attend to tribal business. He has been active in the Native American community for many years. His leadership was instrumental in achieving federal acknowledgement status. Sprague represents the Michigan atlarge voting district. Appearing with him at the forum will be John Shagonaby of Allegan, executive director of the Match-E-BcNash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE 50* Two County Planning Commission members not likely to continue HEWS BRIEFS Choral Society to sing March 9 See Story on Page 17 Thursday, March 6, 2003 VOLUME 150, NO. 10 State Senator Patty Birkholz (RSaugatuck Township) will have office hours from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday, March 14, at Council Chambers, Hast­ ings City hall. Residents from all over the county and beyond are welcome to drop in and visit with Birkholz, who repre­ sents all of Barry County in Lansing, and talk about state issues. Gun advocates sue another city about the lack of progress on a “green belt” between the business and the Grahams' home, which Windcs said was due to the death of het father and unusually dry weather in late summer and fall. She said when the Grahams asked him why he opposed the project so much, he was reported to have said. “I just don’t like that guy (Windcs)." “Wc were trying to start a business here and Mr. Kinney said wc were greedy peo­ ple.” Tracey Windcs said. “He had some­ thing against us. We don’t know what it is... Wc don’t want this to happen to any­ one else.” Mrs. Graham said, “I feel I was used (by Kinney)... 1 have nothing against Keith and Tracey... I was actually embarrassed.” At one point, Mrs. Graham said Kinney whispered in her ear during a hearing that he’d announce that he was representing her husband so she could get up and speak. Windes said. “Wc feci Mr. Kinney had such a personal interest... He influenced people on both boards (the Planning Com­ mission and ZBA). “I feci hi (Kinney) has no business being on the board. He ’s biased. He’s supposed to be honest and for the people.” Graham chimed in, “I think he’s a stinker." Committee Chairman James French told both women. “Wc will take your comments into consideration.” Kinney, an attorney who lives in Wood­ land. has been on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the past three years. “I was not present during the Windes discussion.” Kinney said when contacted Tuesday, “therefore I cannot comment on their remarks. As to the Development Com­ mittee’s recommendation, I will continue to serve the people of Barry County and the County Commissioners in whatever capac­ ity they deem appropriate.” James Kinney It was without much comment that French, Sandy James, Donald Nevins and Tom Wing voted to recommend Barney and Neavcs for the Planning Commission seats. Barney, of Gun Lake, had served on the ZBA for two years. He told the committee during his inter­ view. Tvc actually enjoyed it. I’ve found it to be very enlightening, h’s been a good group to work with.” Barney is in the business of working with school districts on building projects. He now works for Triangle Construction of Grand Rapids. Being in the building business, he said he always saw only one side of things until he sat in with the ZBA. He called the Planning Commission “the ‘yes’ board” and the ZBA “the ‘no’ board.” but noted it's important to be fair when en­ forcing the rules. When asked if there is anything that needs to be changed in the county's zoning ordinance, he said that zoning boards across the county need to be consistent in the relationship between neighboring mu­ nicipalities. Nieves also brings considerable experi- See PLANING, page 2 Independent candidate heats up Rutland race Paczki plentiful on Fat Tuesday Lively music, such as the Beer Barrel Polka, had senior citizens dancing and clapping, and provided the perfect setting to munch on jelly-filled and creampacked Paczki during a special Paczki Party held on Fat Tuesday at the Barry County Commission on Aging's Hastings Friendship Center Fat Tuesday on the Christian calendar is the last hurrah before the 40-day period of Lent, traditionally known as a time of fasting and penitence. Platters ol plump Polish Paczki pastries were plentiful at the party Serving volunteer Helen Shellenbarger (center) are Vir­ ginia Payne (left). COA activity planner, and Mary Cook. COA site director Be­ sides musical entertainment by Elaine Doxsie and Harland Nye, the Get-in Liners performed several dance numbers Partygoers were asked to wear their worst out­ fits. and 100-year-old Burt Richmond captured the title of “worst dressed.' Photo by Elaine Gilbert The independent candidacy of Donald Spencer has aroused cheers and jeers as the special election for Rutland Township Su­ pervisor approaches Tuesday. March 11. Spencer threw his hat in the ring after Barry County Republicans chose Jim Carr and Democrats picked Gary Moore io square off in the race to succeed Roger Vilmont. who was ousted in a recall election Jan. 14. Carr, Spencer and several others were in­ terviewed by a committee of representa­ tives from the Republican Party, who then selected Carr. It was reported that all of the interviewees were asked if they would sup­ port the party’s eventual nominee in the special election and all replied in the af­ firmative. However. Spencer said he was prodded by a lot of locai citizens to continue to seek the position as an independent. So he an­ nounced his candidacy as an independent, still assuring residents he is still a Republi­ can. Barry County Republican Party Chair­ man Mark Englcrth said Spencer came un­ der fire last month at a meeting of the party because he didn’t make good on his prom­ ise to back (he GOP’s choice. Supporters of Spencer argue that Carr stood by Vilmont in the recall election and they don’t want to sec more of the same kind of leadership in local township gov­ ernment. Carr, at a First Friday forum Feb. 7. said he didn’t think recall was the proper way to handle the problems the public had with Vilmont. “The Republican Party Executive Com­ mittee isn’t very happy with me.” Spencer said, referring to his decision to run as an independent. But he added that he felt the selection process “was cut and dried, it was a done deal... They stacked the committee and took one of their own.” Englcrth, when asked if Spencer repre­ sents change and Carr the status quo. said. “He is a seif-appointed candidate of change. He has shown that he has no re­ spect for his party. A half dozen people (on the selection committee) worked very hard and diligently and did the best they could. It’s very sad that Mr. Spencer did not re­ spect their decision. “He made promises to the community and then didn’t fulfill them.” Some critics of Spencer also say he is di­ viding the Republican vote and could help elect Moore. Carr is current Rutland and Hope town­ ships building and zoning administrator, county 911 MSAG (addressing) coordina­ tor and a former county ZBA member. The interviewing and selection commit­ tee was made up of Chairman Mike Hallifax. Keith Ferris. Rutland Township Trus­ tees Rob Lee and Gary Rogers and Rutland Planning and Zoning member Owen Jones. Spencer said he believes he represents change for Rutland Township while Carr and Moore represent the status quo. more of the same kind of leadership residents have complained about for nearly two dec­ ades. Rutland underwent heavy party affilia­ tion changes in the general election of 2000. when Vilmont led an entire slate of Republicans to victory over Democats who had dominated township politics for some time. Moore was among those who ran as Democrats three years ago and he now See RUTLAND, page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 6. 2003 Additional NEWS BRIEFS: Legislative Coffee slated for Monday The next Legislative Coffee pro­ gram will be held al 8.am. Monday, March 10, at the County Seat Restau­ rant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Se­ nator Patty Birkholz; State Represen­ tative Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congress­ man Vcrn Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to attend. Retired wildlife biologist to talk The Grand Rapids branch of the Quality Deer Management Associa­ tion will have an open forum and speaker Thursday evening, March 13, at the Freeport Community Center. The open forum will begin at 6 p.m. and the speaker, retired wildlife biolo­ gist Tom Nederveld, will begin his presentation at 7. Nederveld, also president of Wildlife Management Cbncepts, will talk about how to im­ prove land and maximum carrying ca­ pacity and maximum nutrition. There will be a $5 fee at the door. For more information, call (616) 538-8200. Alumnus of Year nominees sought The Hastings High School Alumni Association held its annual organiza­ tional meeting recently and now seeks nominations for the "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year" honor. The award will be presented at the annual alumni banquet Saturday eve­ ning, May 31, in the high school cafe­ teria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons why the individ­ ual is being nominated. The reasons should include items such as the per­ sonal character of the nominee, ac­ complishments, vocational honors and awards, community service history, membership in organizations and any other helpful information. The deadline for submitting nomi­ nations is April 2. Alumni Board members will at that time consider new nominations and reconsider sev­ eral others held over from previous years. Nominations should be mailed to Elsie (Edwards) Sage, president of the Hastings High School Alumni Asso­ ciation, 904 W. Walnut St. Hastings, MI 49058. Nine candidates vie for Miss Delton Fi' c of nine candidates will be se­ lected at 7 p.m. tonight to serve as Miss Delton and her court in the an­ nual pageant at the high school. Candidates are Victoria Bhola, Siobhan Campbell, Samantha Cary, Anna Kazcks, Karianne Kozan, Am­ ber Lawrence, Kelly Miles, Leslie Og­ den and Meryl Stewart. Kelly and Amber are members of the 2002 court. Miss Delton and her court will reign over Delton Founders Weekend Aug. 9-10, serve as community ambassa­ dors throughout the year and partici­ pate in monthly community service projects. The candidates will be judged on poise, neatness, grammar, self-confi­ dence and how thoroughly they an­ swer questions. Each contestant has submitted an essay answering the question, “if you could be any histori­ cal figure for a day, who would it be and why? Contestants each will give an intro­ ductory speech and answer five ques­ tions. and each will answer a “sponta­ neous question.” The winner will receive a $500 edu­ cational scholarship and a 16- by 20inch framed portrait. Vision 20/20 to hear speaker The Partnership and Cooperation Action Team of Barry County Vision 20/20 will be host for speaker Sue Pigg from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfcld Cen­ ter Monday, March 17. Pigg is the community development director of Eaton County and an activ­ ist with Charlotte's “CanDo!” citizen initiative. She combines education, training and experience with a passion for community organizing and volun­ teer work. Pigg was featured speaker at a Barry County Chamber of Commerce/Barry Quality Initiative breakfast last October. She will talk about how committees successfully function in growing their groups and getting things done. Pigg will describe organizational structure to include the relationship of standing committees, ad hoc committees and the two central committees that com­ prise their grass roots organization. In addition, action team heads of Vision 20/20 will present brief sum­ maries of the work under way in the county. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 10, at the Delton Kellogg Middle School li­ brary in Delton. The public is wel­ come. The focus of the program will be a Power Point presentation on the his­ tory of Delton, presented by third grade teacher Nancy Goebel and other third grade teachers. Goebel secured a grant to infuse Delton history into the third grade curriculum, and Society President Margery Martin said the group is excited about seeing the fin­ ished product. “They did a lot of research (for the local history project) at the Bernard Museum,” she said. Milk marketing workshop set Dairy producers interested in under­ standing how tc manage price risk in the milk market can attend an educa­ tional workshop Thursday, March 13, in Nashville. The Milk Marketing Workshop, be­ ginning at 10 a.m. at Maple Valley Implement, will include presentations from MSU Extension agents and spe­ cialists about budgeting and determin­ ing production costs and the tools to use in creating production costs, as well as fitting in futures and options. Following the complimentary lunch, Charles Courtade, regional manager for Dairy Farmers of Amer­ ica, will discuss working with a bro­ ker, trading and taking a position, and Chris Wolf, MSU Extension agricul­ tural economics specialist, will discuss creating and implementing a market­ ing plan. Dairy farmer Steve Thelen will offer a producer’s perspective on how his operation uses a marketing plan. There is no charge to attend the program, though participants should register by March 7 by calling Maple Valley Implement at 517-852-1910. For details about the program, con­ tact the Barry County MSU Extension office by calling 269-945-1388. Ducks Unlimited planning banquet The 23rd annual Thomapple Valley­ Ducks Unlimited Banquet is set for Saturday, March 8, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Live and silent auctions, raffles and some new games arc to be featured, according to a spokesperson .The ban­ quet also will feature 2002 Michigan Sponsor Print Artist of the year Clau­ dia Nielsen, a Greenville resident. She will have her art on display and will be available to sign unframed prints throughout the night. Scenic Trail group to meet The Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country National Scenic Trail will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at the Barry Township Hall in Del­ ton. Jim Heaton will present “The Moose & Wolves of Isle Royale.” Heaton has been a field study volun­ teer for a population dynamics study, originally through EARTHWATCH, since the late 1980s. For more information, call Tom Garnett at 269/382-2561. SCHOESSEL, cont. from nage 1 arc facing drastic cuts, some of them in per­ sonnel. to meet a current state fiscal crisis that has reduced state aid to schools. Schoessel has already said “it appears cer­ tain that there will have to be staff reduc­ tions” in the 2003-2004 school year. School Board President Patricia Endsley said the board is still ’‘"getting over the ini­ tial shock" of Schocssel's departure. "In light of the state fiscal problem." she said, the board "needs to wait until we see what the governor’s budget is going to look like” before deciding on how to go about replac­ ing Schoessel. For one thing, she said, the board will need to know "how much money we’re going to be able to spend to hire somebody." The board will also have to decide "on what process we’re going to use” to select a replacement, she said. "We’ve got to go through a thought process before the physi­ cal process,” she said, pondering such things as "what do wc want.” and "where do wc want to look.” Admittedly, the incoming superintendent will be immediately encumbered with the district’s finantial problems, she said. That fact "might make us look a little harder to find the right person" as a replacement. Endsley said. Schoessel won't escape the initial budget adjustments for next year, as the board is currently involved in drawing up the 2003­ 2004 budget, which will be presented to the board in May. Yet Endsley fears another mid-year cut could occur next January, similar to cuts announced in the middle of this school year. Endsley aaid she wishes Schoessel wasn’t leaving, “but that’s his decision." Schoessel. she said, is “an extremely good superintendent. 1 think Hastings has been very fortunate to have him as long as we have and have him and his family as part of our community.” Endsley has been a school board member for 17-1/2 years and can recall Schocssel’s early years as superintendent she said. When he arrived in 1%3, she said, the PLANNING, continued cncc to an open seat on the Planning Com­ mission. Before he moved to Barry County (Stonv Point Road, Barry Township), he served as chairman of the Brownstone Township Planning Commission in the De­ troit area. He is now retired after working for Gen­ eral Motors and Dettmer Motors in Gales­ burg. “Now I need to go out and do something to keep myself bosv.y but I enjoy people and like to work wiQj'ibctn. ” Nieves Mid. “I enjoy this type of work.” He added that he’s been working with County Drain Commissioner Thomas Doyle on raising the level of the lake near him. “I was thinking that small businesses in Barry County need help and the community needs to do everything they can to help them. They serve their communities well.” Nieves said that as chairman of the Brownstone Township Planning Commis­ sion he held meetings a half hour before the regular sessions to discuss the agenda and make the meetings run more smoothly Donald Wiggins, the recommendation for the ZBA appointment, came to Barry County about a dozen years ago after grow­ ing up in North Carolina and graduating from East Carolina University. He started a pension planning and design business in Grand Rapids in 1987. Wiggins said he believes a public body should “do what one can to help make sure everybody gets a fair shake in the process.” He said a good public servant gathers in­ put and facts and tries to come up with a reasonable solution to a problem. He said he is concerned about disappear­ ing open space in Barry County and he ac­ knowledged the greatest challenges ahead involving controlling inevitable growth. “You need a master plan to reflect what the people of Barry Co«:nty to have,” he said. “A master plan woe : stop growth, it will continue to move out in this direction (from Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, Kalama­ zoo and Lansing).” Wiggins’ wife, Kathy, is known in the area for her work with the Barry Humane Society. The other candidates were Kinney, Goss­ man, George Goodacre and Michelle Skcdgell. Skcdgell was tound to be ineligible be­ cause she lives in the City of Hastings. Goodacre, a retired military man who now lives in Rutland Township, was inter­ viewed, but not recommended. If Barney and Nieves are indeed ap­ pointed, they will join County Board Chair­ man Jeff MacKenzie, James Alden. Jan McKeough. William Stough and Chairman Clyde Morgan on the Planning and Zoning Commission. That seven-member panel meeis on the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month. The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission handles planning and zoning issues for 11 of Barry County’s 16 town­ ships. Rutland, Thornapplc. Yankee Springs, Hastings and Hope townships take care of their own zoning with their own lo­ cal boards. If Wiggins’ appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals is confirmed by the County Board, he will join Morgan. Orvin Moore. Corrine Turner and Richard Patter­ son on that five-member panel. district "owed a fantastic amount of money. ” With "super management,” she said. Schoessel was able to “pull the district out of the red." In ensuing years Schoessel "allowed the staff to grow professionally" and encour­ aged staff participation in management de­ cisions. she said. "Wc don't have as many top-dow n decisions as wc had 25 years ago. A lot more now come from the staff up.” Endsley said before she became a board member and before Schoessel became su­ perintendent. “the middle school and high school said they could tell which (elemen­ tary) school a child came from” because the curriculum was so different from school to school. Schoessel helped implement a cur­ riculum review process than not only aligned the curriculum from grade to grade but made it more uniform in all of the elcmentarics. she said. Thanks to Schoessel. she said, "the curriculum process is so much better than it was. There’s a lol more communication between the elementary and secondary" schools, "so kids are where they need to be." Endsley said a $22 million construction project that included the building of a new elementary and renovations of ail of the ex­ isting school buildings beginning in 1995 has “got to be something Carl should be proud of. The community gave us the building, but he gave us the leadership. He’s the kind of person the community felt it could support.” Endsley said Schocssel's leadership helped bring the community center to Hast­ ings. The new center, which is attached to the high school, will include a gym. Olympic-size pool, day care, workout, and teen centers, and other amenities. “I think it will be a very important asset when it’s opened." Endsley said. Endsley said Schocssel’s "fiscal manage­ ment and curricular foresight” allowed the district to be ahead of the game in many in­ stances when the slate or federal govern­ ment mandated certain educational require­ ments. She said Schoessel “left us something that will be here forever” — the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, a group that “was his idea," Endsley said. Through financial assistance the foundation has been instrumental in helping many school pro­ grams over the years. Schoessel is also “the most honest per­ son I ever met in my life," Endsley said. “He’s totally above-board. He doesn’t try to make decisions for us. He gives us the information to make decisions." Schoessel was praised by Endsley and others for his organizational abilities. “He's efficient, he’s organized, you can count on him. You say to him you’d like to know something and the information is there the next time you turn around." Schoessel has been very committed to the district, she said. “He misses very few school events. He visits all the buildings on a regular basis. He is in the buildings enough so the kids know who he is." She told about a Maple Valley bus driver who asked her how the Hastings district kept students from getting lost the first day of school. Endsley explained to him that numerous people, including Schoessel, helped out with the students the first day of each school year. The bus driver "couldn’t believe our superintendent was out back helping kids get from one bus to another,” Endsley said. Schoessel is a native of Rock Island. HI.. He graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island with a degree in biology, after which he taught biology and coached swimming at Grosse Pointe High School in southeast Michigan. He has a masters from Wayne State University and an educational specialist degree (partway between a mas­ ters and doctorate) from Eastern Michigan University. At Grosse Pointe he became an administrator, serving first as the district’s community education director and then as assistant superintendent. When he came to Hastings in 1983. he replaced interim su­ perintendent Bob Miller, who’d taken over from long-time superintendent Dick Guen­ ther. Over the years Schoessel has been in­ volved in many organizations. He is cur­ rently a member of the board of directors of Barry County United Way, the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, the Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation and MainStrect Savings Bank. He is a member and past president of the Rotary and Exchange clubs. He continues his involvement with HEEF. He has been a member of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County and the Barry Community Resource Network. He is a member of the Michigan Association of School Administrators, the American Asso­ ciation of School Administrators, Phi Delta Kappa and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. He teaches Sunday School with his wife. Loretta, at Grace Lutheran Church. He has two sons, a daughter, and four grandchildren. Dixie Stadel-Manshum of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance said she was sorry to hear Schoessel was retiring. “He’s a great guy. He’ll be missed.” Stadel-Manshum previously served as executive director of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, and worked with Schoessel for many years. Schoessel is “one superintendent who has always gone way beyond the line of duty,” she said. “Not only myself, but oth­ ers have commented that as busy as he is, he never forgets to thank people for a job well done. ’ Many times Schoessel would See SCHOESSEL,page 3 Winter keeps hangin’ on... Winler showed that it 'efuses to go away Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, dropping between six and eight inches of snow on the area, closing all schools and many functions. The white stuff also showed its side that easy on the eyes, with scenes like this rural one in Hastings Township. According to local weather watcher David Mclntrye. Hastings this winter has absorbed 56 inches or snow, or about four inches above the average. (Photo by Perry Hardin) , andscapinfl S LawnCB|. ** ^w Accepting New Cu£tyner> ping Leaping Liza Lawncare Lawn Maintenance/deanUps/ Fertilization/Edging/ Aeration/Shrub Trimrni Call or enroll for Office: 26 Installation/ Wholesale Pricing ee estimates -8985 Cell: 269-838-6846 Email: mwaller^voyager.net �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 6. 2003 - Page 3 Grand Rapids on casino: “Unfair competition” Local chambers respond to “fat cats in Grand Rapids” by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A coalition formed to fight the establish­ ment of the Gun Lake casino is “coming off as fat cats in Grand Rapids Aho don't want to lose a few dimes." Ann Kilmartin of the Wayland Area Chamber of Com­ merce said. The 65-mcmber anti-casino coalition has attracted some of the biggest names in Grand Rapids, including Dick DeVos. son of Amway co-founder Richard DeVos: for­ mer U.S. ambassador Peter Secchia: and Peter Wegc. one of Steelcase’s major shareholders. Called the “Community Partnership for Economic Growth." the coalition says the casino would be a state-granted monopoly with an unfair competitive advantage. That unfair competition would take jobs away from the Grand Rapids area, according to John Brown of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. The Grand Rapids Chamber was instru­ mental in organizing the anti-casino coali­ tion. “The Wayland Chamber is highly disap­ pointed in the Grand Rapids Chamber," Kilmartin said. "I feel that it’s no longer a moral issue, it's an economic issue, and wc desperately need the jobs. In the last couple of years the unemployment rate in Alicgan County has tripled. I believe it’s currently at 6.2 percent. We’ve had several plant closings in the Allegan County area and layoffs.” Some of the county's residents have also been laid off from other busi­ nesses in West Michigan, she said. “There’s very high unemployment. There are very few jobs out there.” While the anti-casino coalition is worried about future loss of revenue to Grand Rap­ ids businesses, she said, people in Allegan County are “worried about paying their mortgages.” Many of the big names involved in the coalition arc millionaires. Dixie Stadel-Manshum, head of the Barry County Economic Development Alli­ ance, said that the casino battle may be shaping up as “who’s got the most money." “Unfortunately, money does talk," she said. “In the real world that seems to be what's behind a lot of change, good or bad. I don't like that part of it very well. It's in­ timidating.” She believes “the views of the common person should be listened to as wetf as those with money,” she said. Local businesspeople will be banding to­ gether* to help thosd ’viewk become mrife vocal, according to Ken Fischang of the Kalamazoo County Convention and Visi­ tors Bureau. Fischang said supporters cf the casino will hold a press conference March 31 in the Kalamazoo Chamber of Com­ merce offices in downtown Kalamazoo to give an update on efforts to help the Gun Lake Tribe establish a casino. The Kalama­ zoo chamber is located on property that was formerly the Gun Lake Tribe’s reser­ vation. Fischang said. The Kalamazoo. Wayland and Allegan chambers arc among a long list of business, economic and government entities that have endorsed the new casino. Others in­ clude the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the Dorr Business Association, six of nine Allegan County commissioners, the City of Allegan, the Wayland Township Board, a group of citi­ zens and businesspeople called “Friends of the Gun Lake Indians," and others. Stadel-Manshum said “I'm sure there are people who feel strongly enough that if money becomes an issue, we might be sur­ prised what could happen here in terms of money to form our own coalition and do some of the things they’re doing in Grand Rapids." While there has been talk of forming a pro-casino coalition, she said, nothing is definite as yet. “I think wc can safely say our supporters have been spurred” by the Grand Rapids opposition," tribe consultant Pat Staley said, “and we're studying our options." Tribe spokesperson Leland Bassett said “there are preliminary discussions among groups and businesspeople to develop a more formal organization for their sup­ port," but nothing concrete has been estab­ lished. In the n eantimc, he said, tribe members “appreciate the continuing groundswcll of support for the casino." While many in Allegan, Barry and Kala­ mazoo counties are pro-casino, a number of others have voiced their opposition to the spread of gambling, including the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which approved a resolution in 1998 opposing the expansion of casino gambling in Michigan, including the Gun Lake casino. The Allegan Ministerial Association sponsored an anti-casino rally Feb. 16 at Christ Community Church in Allegan at­ tended by some 200 community members, according to Pastor G. Patrick White of Christ Community Church. The ministerial association has written a letter to Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm urging her to re­ fuse to approve a gaming compact for the Gun Lake Tribe’s casino. “Our main objection is that gambling is not healthy for families, and from a Chris­ tian standpoint it speaks against the fact that God is to provide for us,” White said. TWhea. wc gamble with a gift God has given us, we take control ourselves as op­ posed to God being in control of how the tunds arc used." White penned the associa­ tion’s letter to the governor, which said in part, “wc are especially concerned that at first glance the gambling industry’s mantra cf jobs, economic development and tourism is an enticing one — but it is false. Gam­ bling establishments both in Michigan and other states have failed to live up to their lofty promises time and time again.” The Gary Moore (left) and Jim Carr at the Feb. 7 First Friday forum. RUTLAND, cont. from page I serves on the Rutland Township Planning and Zoning Board. He is a builder in the township. Both Moore and Carr appeared at a First Friday forum Feb. 7 to discuss and debate the issues. It was at that program that Carr explained why he voted “no" on Vilmont's recall. Moore, when contacted Tuesday, said, “Whoever wins has a lot of work ahead of ‘cm. I'll support whoever wins." He said he hopes the people of the town­ ship will come together after the rift over the recall. Moore added that state cutbacks and growth will present daunting chal­ lenges to local government in the very near future. Moore commented that he’s worried about how much money has been spent in the Carr and Spencer campaigns for signs, posters and advertising. He said he’s spent less than $500 on his campaign. “I hope the job isn’t sold to the highest bidder," he said. Carr did not return pnone calls from the Banner seeking comments. Donald Spencer The polls in the special election for Rut­ land Township Supervisor will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. letter said “counties that added casinos in the early 1990s have experienced no addi­ tional growth in new business, according to a U.S. News and World Report analysis." It also said that according to testimony in the U.S. House of Representatives, “the intro­ duction of casino riverboats in Illinois did not create additional jobs, they merely took jobs away from existing industries." In 2001 three anti-casino groups, includ­ ing Citizens Exposing the Truth About Ca­ sinos. Taxpayers of Michigan Against Ca­ sinos. and West Michigan Gambling Oppo­ sition, formed the Michigan Alliance Against Casino*. According to an an­ nouncement by the Alliance, members are meeting with government officials in an unified effort to stop casino expansion across the slate. “Many elected officials, taking note of the suicides, murders and general crime in­ crease in communities with gambling fa­ cilities, arc already opposed to casino ex­ pansion and have voted against agreements for tribal casinos," the alliance stated in 2001. Among those opposed to the casino arc State Sen. Patty Birkholz and State Rep. Gary Newell, whose districts encompass Barry County. Birkholz, Newell, and some 17 other legislators, including U.S. Con­ gressman Pete Hoekstra, have joined the Grand Rapids anti-casino coalition. Among gambling information resources quoted by Birkholz is a 1999 report by the National Gambling Impact Study Commis­ sion. According to the study, psychiatrists “agree that pathological gamblers engage in destructive behaviors: they commit crimes, they run up large debts, they damage rela­ tionships with family and friends, and they kill themselves. With the increased avail­ ability of gambling and new gambling tech­ niques, pathological gambling has the po­ tential to become even more widespread." The study states that “despite the lack of basic research and consensus among schol­ ars, the commission is unanimous in its be­ lief that the incidence of problem and pathological gambling is of sufficient se­ verity to warrant immediate and enhanced attention on the part of public officials and others in the private and non-profit sectors. The commission strongly urges those in po­ sitions of responsibility to move aggres­ sively to reduce the occurrence of this mal­ ady in the general'population and to allevi­ ate the suffering)of these afflicted.” The oommiasitm report <*a*id that according to the National Opinion Research Center, “the presence of a gambling facility within 50 miles roughly doubles the prevalence of problem and pathological gamblers.” An environmental assessment of the pro­ posed Gun Lake casino produced by the Bureau of Indian Affairs says, however, that the proposed casino “is not expected to significantly increase crime rates.” The as­ sessment says the commission study “ulti­ mately concluded that insufficient data ex­ ists to quantify or determine’’ if there is a relationship between crime and casinos. Lynda Ferris, executive director of the Allegan Area Chamber of Commerce, said “I don’t believe crime rates will skyrocket” if the proposed casino is opened. She’s not sure other purported studies and statistics being quoted by anti-casino organizations are correct either, she said. The national study called for “considera­ bly more research” on the impact of gam­ bling. “The perceived lure of enormous eco­ nomic benefits and tax revenues leads some to disregard potential economic and social costs,” the study states. “The centra*, issue is whether the net increases in income and well-being are worth the acknowledged so­ cial costs of gambling.” According to the ministerial association, one calculation states that “for every $1 the state receives in gambling revenues, it costs the state at least S3 in increased criminal justice, social welfare and other expenses.” While pro-casino groups are maintaining that the casino will be an economic boon to the entire area, bringing tourism dollars and providing jobs, the Community Partnership for Economic Growth argues that “casinos do not generate nrw dollars: they siphon off money from surrounding communities. A large majority of casino revenues come from surrounding communities and a bulk of those revenues would have been spent on other local businesses." According to John Brown of the GR Chamber, the chamber has commissioned two studies with the consulting firm Ander­ son Economic Group. One study indicates that “the tribe’s environmental study is an incomplete and inaccurate reflection of the impact our area is sure to feel if this casino and the proposed hotel, restaurants and golf course arc developed.” The BIA assessment should have taken a regional approach to studying the environ­ mental impact of the casino, CPEG says. A second study, results of which will proba­ bly be released tomorrow (Friday), is ex­ pected to show that “Kent County will lose a substantial amount" if the casino is opened. Brown said. “Every county sur­ rounding Allegan County, including Barr) County, will suffer economic loss due to the casino,” he said. He said the casino should bring a “net benefit” to the entire area. For example, if it could be demonstrated that all of the money being spent in the Gun Lake casino is coming from out of stale, then the casino would have a “net benefit" to the area, he said. In the case of the Gun Lake casino, however, money spent would be “almost purely local, from an area about 50 miles around the prjposcd casino.” The casino, he said, is “not going to be attracting tour­ ists from around the Midwest or around the country." He said that because other businesses are banned from offering gambling to patrons, “casinos have an unnatural advantage” in terms of competition. “When the state is considering granting that sort of monopoly, the casino should be able to demonstrate it will bring a net benefit to the area.” If the Gun Lake casino and other new ca­ sinos are approved, he said “in effect what we’re doing is transferring economic activ­ ity from a competitive economy to a casino economy." Brown said that in the case of the Gun Lake casing for every job provided by the casino, “there will be a job lost elsewhere.” The anti-casino coalition, he said, wants to “put it to the governor and stale legisla­ ture that they should develop a public pol­ icy on where casinos are located” and es­ tablish requirements for casinos (such as having a net regional economic benefit) “before they grant a monopoly.” Brown said the coalition also doubts whether the projected 3 million yearly visi­ tors to the Gun Lake casino would have the minimal impact on infrastructure (such as roads) that was stated in the BIA assess­ ment. He said he “would hope no one in Way­ land or Allegan County would support a ‘beggar thy neighbor’ economic develop­ ment policy. If the casino destroys more jobs than it creates, then wc would submit it’s bad economic policy for everyone if such a casino is approved.” In answer to the charges that “big money” interests in Grand Rapids are try­ ing to sway policy through the infusion of cash, he said “there has been tremendous political influence wielded in this case, and it’s been entirely by the casino investors.” Those investors, who “are not from West Michigan,” have “invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into tkf political proc­ ess in order to gain a political advantage,” he said. “We’re just a local chamber; we’re trying to counter that with sound public policy arguments, not with money.” According to James Dobson, a member of the* National Gambling Impact Study Commission, “the gambling industry pours vast sums into the coffers of gambling­ friendly politicians. It is time for the public to scrutinize those who arc regularly jutted off to Las Vegas and other gambling cen­ ter.. to pick up these enormous contribu­ tions." While political and economic battles arc being waged, the Gun Lake Tribe continues to wait for approval of an application to the BIA to put the 146 acres on which the ca­ sino will sit into federal trust. Approval is necessary for the tribe to operate a casino. A public comment period on the BIA’s en­ vironmental assessment of the casino land ended Feb. 10. According to Dawn Selwyn of the BIA. “we got quite a few comments in. It’s going to take us some time to get through those and respond to the issues that were raised. For the most part the com­ ments were in support of the casino appli­ cation." The BIA’s Minnesota office is handling review of the tribe’s application: once that review process is complete, the regional of­ fice will make a recommendation on whether to approve the application to the Washington, D.C. BIA office. Selwyn said she isn't sure when a recommendation will be made. “We usually try to complete an application and get a recommendation out within two years" of the date the applica­ tion is submitted, she said. Since the tribe made its application in August of 2001. she said, it would be “reasonable to finish by August of this year." According to tribal consultant Staley, while a lot is riding on “what happens with the BIA,” tribe members arc focusing their efforts now on obtaining a gaming compact from Granholm. The slate legislature ap­ proved a compact for the tribe just before Christmas, but outgoing Gov. John Engler refused to sign it, preferring to leave the political backlash sure to occur to his suc­ cessor. “Tribal members hope to get a meeting with (Granholm) to talk about this.” Staley said. Granholm's press secretary, Liz Boyd, said the compact is “still under review” by Granholm. Locally, tribe chairman D.K. Sprague will appear in Hastings for the First Friday Forum tomorrow (Friday). March 7. at noon in the Thomas Jefferson Hall. Ap­ pearing with him will be John Shagonaby. executive director of the Gun Lake Tribe, which is formally called the Match-E-BeNash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indi­ ans. SCHOESSEL, continued from page 2 send her a note saying “great job, keep up the good work,” Stadel-Manshum said. She also praised Schoessel’s organiza­ tional skills, attention to detail and dedica­ tion. Rarely would he turn down a request made of him to do something, she said. Schoessel was very active in the schools and community, she said. “Il just amazes me how*he does it all.” In spite of the fact that he will be missed, Stadel-Manshum said, “I’m glad for him. He’ll be able to spend more time with his family.” Tom Mohler, retired long-time superin­ tendent of the Barry Intermediate School District and also long-time chamber mem­ ber, said he is “pleased for Carl.” “I think he probably is the hardest- work­ ing superintendent of schools I’ve ever met. I think he deserves to take a little rest, al­ though knowing Carl he probably won’t take a rest — he’ll probably busy himself with something else.” Mohler said Schoessel is “a thorough. detail-oriented educational professional.” Schoessel reminds him of circus performers who manage to balance numerous plates spinning in the air. “He’s able to keep all of them spinning in perfect harmony." Mohler said. “He certainly has my respect to get so many things done so efficiently.” Mohler said Schoessel has “always been the kind of superintendent who shows up for every­ thing — basketball games, PTA meetings, music recitals, spelling bees, board meet­ ings — he’s been omnipresent throughout the Hastings Area Schools." Rotary member and past president Fred Jacobs said Schoessel “has brought more new memberships into the club than any­ body I know of." Schoessel “really takes membership seriously.” Jacobs said Schoessel was the most organized Rotary president he’s seen. Stadel-Manshum said Schoessel is “go­ ing to be a hard one to replace. The guy has done a phenomenal job.” Six to vie for 3 seats on Nashville council Nashville residents will have to choose among six candidates vying for three trus­ tee scats on the Village Council in next Monday’s (March 10) regular village elec­ tion . The seats currently held by trustees Ralph Kirk, Ronda Edinger and Ed Sheldon are up for grabs. Kirk and Edinger have en­ tered the race as incumbents seeking re­ election, but Sheldon has decided note to seek another term. Ralph Kirk, who is retired from the State of Michigan, is seeking his second twoyear term. Edinger is currently finishing the twoyear term year term of Chelsey Wetzel, who resigned from the board last year due to schedule conflicts. Edinger’s husband. Ted, has also thrown his hat in the ring. The Edingers have lived in Nashville for 14 years and own The Movie Station in Nashville. Ted also works for the Department of Corrections in Ionia. Ron Bracy, who has retired from the State of Michigan, also also vying for a po­ sition on the council. He has not previously held a seat on the Village Council but has served on the village’s Planning and Zon­ ing Board. Mike Kenyon, a supervisor at CarefreePhillips in Charlotte, has served has served one and a half terms on the Village Council in the past. He resigned during his second term because of conflicts with his work schedule. Local businessman Jeff Beebe has also announced his candidacy for a seat on the council. Beebe also served on the village council in the past. He resigned when he moved to another city. Anyone still interested in becoming a candidate for a seat on the village council has until March 7 to go to the village office and file as a write-in. Voters can cast their ballots, Monday. March 10, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the vil­ lage council room located next to the vil­ lage offices in downtown Nashville. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them... The BANNER Subscribe by calling... 616-945-9554 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 6. 2003 Is ‘under God’ just the start for the Pledge? ..from Our Readers Gary Moore best man for the job To the editor: I am the president of the Recall Committee and I am writing this letter because wc do not need another Roger Vilmont to be put in the office of supervisor of Rutland Township. Now this committee has said all along that we did not have a political agenda or any hidden agenda when wc started this recall and that is true. So we made a deci­ sion not to back any one candidate as a committee, so this is my recommendation and how I sec things look. Let’s start with Jim Carr. 1 hope every one docs not forget Jim Carr was one of the main supporters of Roger Vilmont. Also, don’t forget Jim Carr was one of the ones who rode around with the police officer to sneak around peoples homes to look for junk. Jim Carr also thinks we should let Barry County take over running Rutland Township planning and zoning. He said this will save us a lot of money. Well, this would also give Barry County the control of our township, and they will dictate to us how wc will do things in the future, is this what wc want? Wc have worked hard over the years to keep Rutland Township a township of the people and controlled by the people, not the county. A county master plan is fine. but. wc need a supervisor who will work for the people of Rutland, not the county, and Jim is not the mat. for the job. Jim Carr also has a lot of the same special interest groups backing him as Roger did. Wc need to lake a good look at that! What do they want? Do wc want the same thing all over again? Now let’s look at Don Spencer. If any of you were at Fish Hatchcry Park when wc had some of the meetings for the recall. Don made the statement that it would be a win-win situation. If we would give the City of Hastings the right to move its boundaries out along M-37 to the M-37 and 43 split. This would give the city all the tax dollars in the future. That docs not sound like a win for Rutland Township. We’ll need all the lax dollars we can get in the future with all the changes in the stale gov- emment. and also the federal government, and giving away this section to the City of Hastings is not good, and any one who would want to give away parts of our town­ ship in these hard times is not the man for the job. Now wc still have one candidate left and I saved the best one for last because he is the one who will listen to the people and try to work for the things that the people of Rutland need. He has a lot of experience with the township and knows how it runs. We need someone we can trust, and will do the right things for the township and not the special interest groups. Also he’ll think of the future of Rutland Township and not the City of Hastings. Yes. Gary Moore is the man for the job. The recall is not over yet. We also have a bill and «* ould use some help. President of Recall. John Anderson Rutland Township Thornapple Manor deserves awardd Dear editor: 1 was not surprised when I read the arti­ cle about Thomapplc Manor in the Feb. 13 issue of the Banner, stating that the Manor had received no citations in a recent survey by the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services. From early 1999 until his death on Feb. 17 this year, my father was a resident at Thomapplc Manor. My family and I have nothing but praise for the excellent care he received there. All of the staff and adminis­ tration were kind and caring and treated Dad as if he were their own father. The periodic “care” meetings we had with the staff were extremely helpful and informative, and we always came away with a feeling of trust in their abilities and treatment of our father. This was truly a “home away from home.” • AIeta Griffin. Hastings If the Pledge of Allegiance is to be re­ constructed according to the dictates of the times: if it is to be hammered into a new shape on the anvil of secular humanism, situational ethics and relativism, then re­ moving the words "under God’ is the place to start. The God to which it refers, the JudeoChristian God. and the submission and obe­ dience to Him that the word “under” im­ plies. serves as an uncomfortable reminder of the Ultimate Absolute. However, this same God is also the source of each of the other absolute con­ cepts that this 31-word statement also con­ tains. These concepts were universally ac­ cepted in their meaning as long as the Source from which they emanated was mu­ tually accepted. That no longer being the case, it is only logical that with the exclu­ sion of the phrase “Under God.” the entire pledge will have to be rewritten. First, obviously wc will no longer be able to refer to the Pledge as “The Pledge." A pledge is in absolute concept, on a same par with a vow. (Regardless of the rather dismal odds that accompany such things as vows in our present-day society, overall the expectation is that vows are to be kept.) In addition, the word “allegiance” will have to go. Even such synonyms as com­ mitment or loyalty won't be acceptable. Something less. well, committed, will have to be substituted. We need to back up to “I.” The individ­ ual commitment, accepting personal re­ sponsibility for loyalty to the country — that's probably asking too much. Now for the next phrase — to the flag of the United States of America and to the re­ public for which it stands. Way too many absolutes in this section. I'm thinking. This will need to be reworked, too. One nation — seems cxclusivist, doesn't it? Under God — Well, we've already de­ cided where God rates in the picture. Indivisible — seems to imply a unity, which may imply that someone is not in­ cluded... With liberty — well, if we can come up with a working definition... And justice — who will decide what that means9 For all — all in my group? All in this "nation"? All who need someone to ensure these things happen for them? Is this phrase perhaps too inclusive? In the book “Deadline.” author Randy Alcorn masterfully portrays the main char­ acter Jake Woods as a journalist of admit­ tedly liberal pcrsuagiorwwho, through a se­ nes of evertts, expencncbs a crisis of belief. ( Write Us A Letter:teresthe rules The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which wi'l be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. wc arc to be as a nation and as a people. Perhaps the most positive thing to come out of this controversy is that it forced us to think about what wc were saying at the be­ ginning of ballgames. I can't help but be puzzled, however. Last 1 knew, no one has ever been forced to repeat the pledge of al­ legiance verbatim. If you don't like the words "under God" you are under no obli­ gation to say them. I fail to see, however, why 1 should be required to stop saying them. God reigns, regardless of your opin­ ion or mine. Anyone may fee’ free to deny that, however. This is, after all, America — at least, it is right now. Ginger Drake, Nashville Safety important factor for new library To the editor: The public library is a very important asset to people of all ages in the communi­ tyIt is particularly important to children in their growth years. A library can be a great help for some children of all walks of life. Of roursc. some adults also read a lol. It is particularly important that children be able to get to the library safely by walk­ ing or on their bicycles. Some children don’t have parents able to drive them dur­ ing library hours. The new sites being con­ sidered need to offer children the best safe passage on foot. There is an empty old four-story building downtown right next to Ace Hardware. Getting the building ready might be expen­ sive. but having the building updated would be an asset to the downtown. It is right in the middle of downtown with parking in all directions. Even if all departments couldn't be put there it could hold a lot of activity. The idea of thinking of a library as an “anchor to the East side of downtown” may be appealing to planners. The concept needs to be safe accessibility for children and the handicapped. Parking is no more an issue than it would be shopping anywhere downtown. Closing Mill Street was a terrible idea. Let us hope that idea is dropped forever. George C. Williston, Hastings Carr has what it takes To the editor: I am writing this letter in support of Jim Carr for Rutland Township Supervisor in the March 11 special election. I have seen many examples of his thor­ oughness. fairness and his desire to make sure that all aspects of a case arc being con­ sidered in the past few years. As zoning administrator and building administrator, it has been part of Carr’s job to attend all Planning and Zoning Meetings. Carr also attends Zoning Appeals hear­ ings and therefore has a grasp of what is going on in and around the township. If he is elected he will resign from this position but in the mean time it has provided him with an extensive background in township government and kept him in close contact Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, pnone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Presidents comment line: 1 -202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, Lansing. Mich. 48909. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Reponses to our weekly question. After he embraces a faith he once consid­ ered unsophisticated, narrow and judg­ mental. he is seen reflecting on the differ­ ence in his life. Jake writes in his journal: "I feel like a sea captain learning for the first time to chart his course by the stars. Until now. I've tried to find my way by watching the clouds. But they came and went, changed direction on me. led me no­ where. It's good to finally have reference points that don't keep changing." The Pledge of Allegiance is our ac­ knowledgment of our reference point and the purpose and nature of a nation that charts its course by that star. Remove the reference point, and you ultimately remove our understanding of who wc arc and how Where to cut budget? Gov. Granholm says she's heard plenty about what programs should be spared the budget axe, but little about where cutbacks should be made. Where do you think the state should cut to balance the budget? with the people of Rutland Township. His attendance at township meetings guarantee that he is abreast of the concents of the cit­ izens. In short. Jim Carr has the background and experience needed for the importance and responsible position of township super­ visor. Maggie Coleman, Hastings FOC doesn’t enforce the rules To the editor: I read the letter from the lady who has been dealing with the Friend of the Court for four years and found it “disturbing” that someone says they were treated badly by the caseworkers there. Did it ever occur to her that maybe every­ one doesn't get the same consideration that she does? I have three cases at the F.OjC. Two of the three cases go really well. I’m the payer on them. My problem is on the one that I’m supposed to collect on. The lady is right, the F.O.C. doesn’t make the laws. They should use the laws that we already have when they can, but they don’t. If they were really trying to do their job they wouldn’t let someone change jobs and residence several times without notifying the F.O.C. and nothing was done about it I hope it didn’t disturb that lady too much to hear that some people don’t gee the help they are supposed to get. And I don’t want them to hold my hand or do “my work." I would just like them to do their job, collect my child support and enforce the court orders. You can ask them, they will tell you they don’t make court orders they enforce them. They let it go 1 1/2 years of letting my spouse violate court orders. 13 court dates in 15 months, and get only one short stay in jail. Some of them she just called in and got it adjourned. I could go on and on. Someday I’ll find someone that cares to listen, and do some­ thing. (election year). Alan Endsley, Hastings The HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMinx tv Hasting* Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M 43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacob* Frederic Jacoba President Vice President Steven Jacobs S«Krmary.Trea5urer • NEWSROOM • David T 'rtoung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Mary McDonough Ruth Zachary Helen Mudry Sandy Ponsetto Patricia Johns Dan Hermes Bret Bremer Kendall Gcrbasi. Thomapplc Twp.: Sarah Hawkins, Irving Township: Justin Marr, Freeport: Ken Wiersum, Middleville: Sara Wolf, Middleville: Chris Etter, Yankee Springs: “It is easy for me to know w hat I don't what to be cut. but really diffi­ cult to know what to cut. Right now Im not sure.” “I think cuts should be made in other state pro­ grams before cuts arc made in education. If fewer dollars went into snow removal, we would have more snow days and that would lower costs.” “I think cuts should come first from reduc­ tions in the state police and the state should put less money into prisons." “I think cuts should be made anywhere except education. Public schools and colleges are our fu­ ture and if we stop in­ vesting in them wc will harm our potential.” “I think they should start with the transporta­ tion department and not add new roads only re­ pair existing ones." “I think they should spend less on prisons and not reduce money for education. A good edu­ cation should help keep people out of prison.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 30 p m. Saturdays 8 30 am M Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rate*: $25 per year r Barry County $27 per year m adjoong counties $29 DO per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 6. 2003 - Page 5 Letter on demon alcohol on the mark Did president snort too many lines of cocaine? To the editor: There's a bird (brain) in our Bush, and it's a cuckoo's. Tlic sad (and worrisome) part of our situation is he really believes we're so mindless his administration can turn us into parrots by mouthing the same ignorant and untruthful claims over and over and over again, ad infinitum, ad nau­ seam. The truth is there's no real evidence con­ necting Saddam Hussein and the (mostly innocent) Iraqi people to the cowardly mur­ derers who attacked our nation Sept. 11,, 2001. Our president, Attorney General John Ashcroft, Vice President Dick Cheney, De­ fense Secretary Don Rumsfeld, 'duct tape' Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge, and yes, even Colin Powell arc liars, blatant and bald faced. He's unable to find Osama Bin Ladin and his lieutenants, or come to grips with Al Quaeda because they've taken refuge in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and a host of other hosts. Now this pathetic blus­ tering bully lias decided to ingratiate him­ self with his former energy industry friends and associates by making Iraq “the tip of the terrorist iceberg." And pathetic is not a satisfactory term for the cowardice of the attempt. Any American who loves and reveres the thought, effort and sacrifice of our found­ ing fathers must visualize them groaning in real agony regarding the path this ignorant man has set us on. We're toadying up to kings and princes, dictators and despots; spending hundreds of billions of dollars to purchase alliances with untrustworthy, murderous regimes: ■ Jordanian princes and the Saudi royal family routinely, regularly and arbitrarily order men beheaded and women stoned to death. • Pakistan's military dictator is known to have provided North Korea's ruling maniac with missile technology and nuclear weap­ ons knowledge. • The Turks in the last century havq sided with the Kaiser in World War I, later murdered hundreds of thousands of Kurds, the very people they now want us to place in their “care” as a fee (along with billions and billions of dollars) for their assistance against Saddam. Every few days they raise the ante by 10 or 20 billion more. Worse still, old grudges Jong held by for­ mer enemies (and some “friends") have come to the surface like oozing carbuncles. Is it love of peace, or hatred of Jews (and the whippings wc administered 1917-18, and 1942-45) the Germans hope to promote by allowing continuance of cash flow be­ tween Iraq and Palestine? Do the French love peace, or hate the fact they've slipped to the third rank of international power and influence, and in some twisted way resent the fact we had to save them twice from their neighbor to the east? Is the nation we defeated in the “cold war" in this for peace, or does former KGB Director Putin have another axe to grind? Ironically, these nations are doing Amer­ ica a favor. They're slowing the president's march toward an unjustified (at least on the grounds he's claiming) attack on Iraq. Now it's up to Congress to gather courage, re­ claim the war-making powers they've al­ lowed to slip into incapable, incompetent, unreliable, untrustworthy hands, before we find ourselves committing an act of war we’ll long regret and never be able to amend. Our president is not an intelligent man. He's probably a bit like “Big Bill” McKin­ ley. Having asked Congress for war with Spain (the good old days), and told Admi­ ral Dewey had defeated the Spanish fleet in the Philippines, Big Bill wasn't quite sure where the Philippines arc located. Bush acts as though those lines of co­ caine he snorted so regularly in college (and after) have damaged his cognitive functions and his cogitation. Even if Clin­ ton inhaled, no one ever accused him of be­ ing a coke-head. I wish Clinton or (almost) anyone else, was running this show. The wisest words I've heard from anyone on the mess we're in, and the bigger mess we're headed for. came recently from a re­ tired army general: “Be ready for eventuali­ ties; don't be distracted." President Bush is easily distracted, and it could well prove disastrous. Larry Hamp, Hastings Jim Carr is the right man for the job Dear editor: Finally, the residents of Rutland Township have an opportunity to get it right. Having been a resident of the township for the past three decades, I have observed that there always seemed to be some issue with the past supervisors and how they were doing their jobs. We as residents now find ourselves again having to make a decision about who will occupy that position, but we also have the opportunity to fix the problem. Jim Carr is the right person for Rutland Township. He is right for several reasons, the least of which is the fact that he is not a newcomer to the township. He and his fam­ ily have called Rutland home for many years. He is right because he has a long history of working in and around township govern­ ment, first working in Prairieville Town­ ship as a zoning administrator, then to working in Hope Township, and since 2001, in Rutland Township. Carr knows this township an J will be able to work with the board to resolve the many challenges the township faces. He is right for Rutland because he cares about how the township operates. He has had the difficult position of having to enforce zon­ ing issue .tere and in Hope Township. In doing so, he has consistently been fair and honest in his attempts to enforce those issues. The voters of Rutland Township have the clear opportunity to vote the right per­ son in as supervisor. That person is Jim Carr. Ronald Neil, Rutland Township Spencer gives politicians a bad name To the editor: Politicians get a bad rap. The common perception is that a politico will say any­ thing, do anything, promise anything to win your vote. Then, with the vote in hand, the promises are promptly discarded with the trash. But the common wisdom is not wise at all. Most of our elected officials take their campaigns (and campaign promises) seri­ ously. They at least intend to try to keep their word. Mast candidates are sincere. There are some exceptions. As a member of the Barry County Republican Party Executive Committee, I took ar. interest in the selection of the Republican candidate for Rutland Township supervisor. I attended the meet­ ings and paid close attention to who said what. All of those who interviewed present­ ed themselves well. Any one of them would have been a fine candidate. At each of the three meetings, the candi­ dates were asked a recurring question. “If you are not the selected candidate, will you support the person who is selected?” All of those interviewed replied, "yes.” The ques­ tion was rephrased. “If you arc not the selected candidate, will you then run as an independent (without party affiliation) can­ didate?" All of those interviewed replied, “no." To their credit, all of them have lived up to those promises. All but one, that is. Stand up. Don Spencer, take a buw. He is To the editor: This letter is to express my gratitude to my cousin. Doc Marshall, for the great job he did and courage he showed in the Banner letter of Feb. 27 about “Don't let drugs ruin and rule your lives and families." I've been there many, many times. Alcohol has ruled and ruined my life for more than 40 years and I've been thankful, as Doc stated, to have been locked up again over the mess I let booze do to my life. As bad as as I hate jail or prison. I would never want to go back to wish anyone the pain it has inflicted on one and I've been out of prison going on 11 months. Freedom is great and right now I thank my probation officer in Hastings for the "tether" home device I have on at this time. I started on the tether on Jan. 22 when I messed up and went back to the evil alcohol and got into a wreck that put me in the hos­ pital awhile because 1 chose to drink and U with someone I never knew. When you use drugs or alcohol, it thinks and controls your way of life. Doc was so right in the “Don’t let it ruin or rule your life” and I thank God I have a lot more time to seek Him and His will for me. I’ve been on parole with a tether device as I need the proper rule over my life and the P.O. I have has sure done the right thing in helping me to be grateful for freedom and life itself as the alcohol or drugs is hard to defeat. But with help it can be done. I hope I can help others just as Doc's let­ ter staled, as we all need help and what ever I can send once a month to brother Bill at the ministry I will, as God is my help and source of life. Teny L. Pinks. Delton Rutland voters 'only halfway there’ To the editor: We appreciate the citizens of Rutland Charte. Township for voting to recall Roger Vilmont from the township supervisor’s position. For many who have dealt with him first­ hand, just voting at the special election took guts. Those who were involved in the recall should be commended for the courage it took to stand out and put their necks on the line. So we are halfway there. Now it is imper­ ative that we vote in a successor who is not a Vilmont supporter, or against those who, in effect, saved the township people from more despair. We need to beware of those who may let Mr. Vilmont “run the show" from the sidelines, or work to cover up his misdeeds. Don Spencer has excellent credentials, strength of character and is the most quali­ fied choice for Rutland Township. He is interested in returning integrity to the supervisor position, and not giving lip ser­ vice to the Republican party by claiming Mr. Vilmont has done no wrong. Spencer is the perfect person for the job and we owe it to the township to write him in on the March 11 ballot. Don’t be a part of sending the people of the township back down the same dirt road they just came from. Todd and Cindy Porritt, Hastings Vote for Carr and integrity To the editor: For Rutland Township Supervisor, sever­ al candidates presented themselves before the Republican Selection Committee. Which chose Jim Carr to be the republican candidate for township supervisor in the March 11 special election. One prospective candidate who gave his pledge of support for Mr. Carr (isn’t this the same as giving your word?) now offers himself as a write-in candidate for Rutland Township supervisor. Isn’t this the same as going back on your word? We do not need this type of “morality" in our Rutland Township government! A vote for Jim Carr in the March 11 elec­ tion is a vote for integrity, ability, knowl­ edge. and besides, Jim’s a people person, too! John Warren. Rutland Township Spencer went back on his word To the editor: Regarding the election of a new Rutland Charter Township Supervisor: At the Barry County Republican Committee meeting held to select the Republican candidate to run for Rutland Charter Township Supervisor in the special election scheduled for March 11. all candi­ dates were asked if they would support the person selected by the committee. All said they would do so. Now. one of those candidates. Don Spencer (who has been a Rutland Charter Township registered voter only since June 2002) has decided to run for the office as a “write-in” candidate. Obviously, he’s not a man of his word and someone Rutland Charter Township does not deserve to have as supervisor. I support and will vote for the candidate chosen by the County Republican Committee. Jim Carr, an honest man who has integrity and over 17 years of invalu­ able township government experience and who is supported by all members of the Rutland Charter Township Board of Trustees. Sandra Freese, Hastings Get politicians out of parks and rec To the editor: With all the controversy going on, who would want to be on the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission? I agree with Kensinger Jones, who wrote a letter last week, saying politics need to be taken out of this. Obviously, Mr. Larry Henley has a nega­ tive view. If Jeff MacKenzie and Clyde Morgan are involved, they need to resign. Let’s have a new commission, not tied to the previous problems. Also. I strongly disagree with county commissioners being appointed to other the exception that proves the rule. He is this season's politico who will say anything, do anything, promise anything to get elected. Thanks for further damaging the reputation of the sincere public servant. But now, more than ever, is this what Rutland Township needs? Someone who willingly, even eagerly, compromises his own integrity? Think you’ve already seen the supervisor with the supreme ego? “You ain’t seen nothin' yet." Tom Stockwell, Middleville boards and then receiving per diems and mileage payments. Joe Q. Public being appointed receives nothing. Being appointed to these boards is not related to the job of county commissioner and the commissioners should not receive money for their meetings on the Park and Recreation Commission. Let's not spend unneeded money in a time of necessary budget reductions. Don Bowers. Hastings • RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP • NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Who are the bullies? Iraq or the U.S.? To the editor: U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell last month presented the United Nations with explanations and reasons for America to make war on Iraq. The evidence Powell offered consisted of pictures where supposedly weapons of mass destruction were hidden. Then there were the pictures of two Iraqis with the gar­ bled talk about moving elsewhere, some sort of machinery and trucks parked in front of a building for suspicious reasons, according to Powell. The U.N. representative from China burst into laughter. The French representa­ tive, a likeable sort with a very expressive face, appeared to be saying to himself, “What? All of this is supposed to give us solid reasons to war on Iraq?" Meanwhile, the German representative also appeared to be unimpressed with Powell’s presentation. The pictures easily could have been faked by a professional Hollywood photog­ rapher. . During Powell’s presentation, he waved his hand several times for everyone to see a small bottle that he said if filled with an­ thrax could kill a great number of people. Both the pictures and the accusations that Iraq possesses anthrax lacked some­ thing called proof. The only real proof Powell presented was of himself making it to the UN as a commentator. Remember the anthrax scare about 18 months ago? A couple of people died, but the source of the anthrax was not terrorists. It was later discovered somewhere in New Jersey. Dan Rather of CBS-TV recently inter­ viewed Saddam Hussein, and it was well worth watching on television. Saddam said he would like to debate President Bush about having war with Iraq. Bush turned down the offer at once, despite Saddam’s seriousness. I’m certain Bush would have lost in the court of world opinion. A debate may have revealed hidden rea­ sons for America’s obsession and insis­ tence on war and might have given the world a chance to size up the two men and get a much better look at just who Saddam really is. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney. Pow­ ell and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld are nothing more than bullies filled with greed, revenge and hatred. They want to in­ vade and take over a country that hasn't bothered anyone else, least of all us, in the last 12 years since we beat them up in the Gulf War. They are determined to relieve Iraq of its leader and install what wc think is best for them. That’s nothing short of in­ terference in another country’s affairs, its self-determination. Our actions to eliminate Saddam cer­ tainly could have repercussions in our rela­ tionships with the rest of the world’s Arab countries. Our leaders shoudl concentrate on real problems right here al home. We have an economy in a dangerous situation, homelessness, joblessness, health care is­ sues, budget cuts in more states than just Michigan, a huge federal budget deficit, and financial problems that threaten educa­ tion. We must avoid a costly war in the Mid­ dle East and tend our own garden to solve problems here that have almost grown out of control. There are times I wonder if Bush and company are planning war just to protect Israel, which has killed thousands of Pales­ tinians with its weapons of mass destruc­ tion while we look the other way. And when Palestinians react in the only way they can, with suicide bombings, the whole world is told by Israel of such atrocities. And each year wc give Israel more money than all other countries combined. Meanwhile, the North Koreans defy us with their nuclear weapons. Why doesn’t the most powerful nation on earth want to confront them? Instead we continue to go after Iraq, which may or may not have these weapons and has attacked no one in a dozen years. I suppose oil is at work again Our propaganda says Saddam is a ruth­ less and murderous dictator, but the same now might be said about our leaders if they lead us to killing innocent Iraqis. Perhaps the Pentagon wishes to try out some of its new weaponry. Justine McLean, Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS wilt be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan on: MARCH 10, 2003 • W0 AM TO NOON • 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM MARCH 13, 2003 * 2.-00 PM TO 5:00 PM » 6:00 PM TO 940 PM Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 2003 Ask Bush WWJD?’ To the editor: I find it interesting and sadly ironic that many so-called Christians, including President George W. Bush himself appear to be quite ready to accept, indeed even choose, wrr over peace. To that f have only one question - what would Jesus do? Tara L. Walldorff, Hastings CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER Agriculture........................................................................ 42.45% 1.1779 Commercial......................................................................42.62% 1.1206 Industrial.................... 50.00% 1.0000 Residential.......................................................................48.78% 1.0250 Developmental....................................................................................... -0-0Personal.........................................~.........................................................-0- | I I I I -°- The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchasd property, it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have im­ proved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc. This will also re­ flect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon suffi­ cient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property and will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Dennis McKelvey. Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49056-9725 (269)948-2194 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting February 11,2003 AH Board members present: County Commissioner Nel. Deputy Nieuwenhms. Ubrary Administrator Scbondeimayer. Minutes approved as amended; Reports received from Treasurer. County Commissioner. Library. Deputy. Clerk, and Supervisor. Approved depositories. Paid outstanding biBs. Adjourned at 830. Bonnie L Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by. Jim Brown, Supervisor (3/6 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 6. 2003 Donald Diomas Maurer Norbert (Moe) Mrozinski Norbert (Moe) Mrozinski. age 69. passed on into heaven on Monday. March 3,2003. He is survived by his wife. Lorrie A. Mrozinski; his children. Randy and Mar)' Mrozinski of Rockford. Tammi Mrozinski of Muskegon. Scott and Lynn VanderArk of Grand Rapids. Toni and Dale Brcitwisch of Fruitport, Jeff and Kelly VanderArk of Ada. Brian VanderArk of Grand Rapids. Mark Mrozinski of Chicago. Lori an Brad Marthens of Lake Orion. Brad VanderArk of New York City. Mike and Kara Mrozinski of Flint; 20 grandchildren. Moe loved golfing, cooking, camping, woodcarving and fishing. Funeral services for Moe will be held Thursday. March 6, at 11 a.m. at Peace Reformed Church. 6950 Cherry Valley Rd.. Middleville. Interment Coman Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. QbituMies NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY. VA Donald Thomas Maurer, second child of John and Germaine Maurer, resident of Northumberland County. VA. formerly of McLean and Arlington. VA; Amherst. MA; Nashville and Dearborn, ML Bom and with extended family in Michigan.died Monday. Feb. 24.2003, suddenly after a short, unex­ pected illness. He was the father of Kristin Vogt. John. Peter, Gregory. Martin and Gustav Maurer and Jane Suraci. Also survived by eight brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were held in Arlington. VA on Saturday. March I at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Inurnmer;’ with military honors will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. Contributions may be made in his name to the Nature Conservancy. 4245 N. Fairfax Dr.. Suite 100, Arlington. VA 22203-1606. Arrangements by Murphy Funeral Home of Arlington, VA. Joy Jean Abbott LACEY - Joy Jean Abbot, age 69. of Lacey, died Friday. Feb. 28. 2003. She was bom on Jan. 21. 1934 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Lewis W. and Betty (Carpenter) Chaney. Joy was a homemaker and enjoyed auc­ tions. was a collector, an avid reader and loved being with her family. She married John Abbot on Feb. 20. 1951. and they recently celebrated their 52nd anniversary. He survives. Also surviving are daughters. Betty (Brian) Purser of Three Rivers. Louann (William) Westerveld of Hastings and son. John H. (Alicia) Abbott of Delton; 10 grandchildren; and seven great grandchil­ dren. Joy was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, and brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at the funeral home. Interment was in the Ellis Cemetery. Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements were made by Royal Funeral Home, Inc. Battle Creek. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... 2601 PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 ajn.; Sunday COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED M ETHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 am.; School 1 IrO axn.. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pin.; Bible Study & Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 group. Thursdays senior meals 12- p.n>. noon. Saturday nights - Prair: Ser­ vices 7:30 pm. For more informa­ tion call the church office. ST. POSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al kune11. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 pun.; Sunday Masses 8:30 asn. and 11.00 ajn.. Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 pjn. noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Wonhip. Sunday 5-7 pm. Youth Fellowship, (Gr. 9-12). Sunday HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. ar<d Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages al 9:30 am. and wonhip service at 10:30 am. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our “Kid's Time" is a great time of cel­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yn. thru 5th grade! Come out and join evening service 6XX) pm. Wednes­ day. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ us al 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to worshipping with you. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastmgt. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a. m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 pin. Wednes­ day activities 7.00 prn. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bibk Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or firs grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hasuogs, Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Si*'ices: Sunday. 11:00 am^ Sunday School. 10 am. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at comer of Mill St.) Affiliated with Cjnserv- alive Groce Brethren Churches, In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 am.. SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 neer Club kids al 6 pm.) Wednes­ day. 7 pm.. Prayer Meeting (child GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH । 239 E. North Street. Hastings. SAINTS ANDREW 4 MATTHIA Phone 269-945-9414 Michael INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN Anion. Pastor. Thursday. March 6 CHURCH 3:20 pm. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pm. 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services Grace No*es; 7XX) pm. Crossways; - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer; 11:00 7.XX) pm. Adult Choir. 7:00 pm. Social Activities Committee. Friday. am. Holy Communion Wednesday March 7 - 11:30-2:30 pm Hastings Evening Prayer services 6XX) pm. Women's Club. Saturday, March 8 For more information call 795-2370 10: 00 am'. Catechism 3; 11:00 am. or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948­ Youth Ministry Prayer Tune; 8:00 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of pm. Narcotics Anonymous. Sun­ Common Prayer used for all ser­ day March 9 - 800 A 10:45 am. vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ Worship; 9:30 am. Sunday School. dent Anglican Church (Canada Thrivcnt Info Pizza Luncheon After Synod). Worship; 12:45 pm. Jail Worship; 600400 pm Middle School FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Youth Group. Monday. March 10 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor 700 pm. Women of Faith. Tuesday. Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor March II - 6.00 pm. BPW; 700 Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; pm. Overeaten Anonymous; 800 Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. pm. The Way. Wednesday. March Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 12 - 200 pm. Congregation Care Committee; 600 pm. LenUn Sup­ am.. Morning Worship Service: per; 700 pm. Worship. Youth Com­ 6XX) pm.. Evening Service; 7:00 mittee After Worship; 800 pm. In­ pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday quirers. Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana. Sr. care provided). am.; Sunday Evening Bible Study and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible b. -00 pm.; Wednesday Bible Study Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men. and Prayer 7:30 pm. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church ofthe World-Wide Anglican Communion.’ 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 am. Charles P McCabe III. Rector and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nuncry Available al 10 am. CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday Schor.t Hour; 1100 am. Momu>« Worship Service; 6:00 pm. evening Service; Wednesday: 7XX) pm. Services for Adults. Teens GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership framing. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sotnf-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun Praise 4 Wonhip 1030 am.. 6 00 pm.. Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDocald. An oasts of God's love. "Where Everyone ts Someone Special." For information call and Children I-616-731-5194 or 1-517452-1106. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor Daviu Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am.; Sun­ CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaff-r. Wheelchair acces­ day Morning WonLip 11 am; Sun­ WOODGROVE BRETHREN sible and elevator. Sunday School 9: 30; Church Service 10:30 am. day Evening Service 6 pm; Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 pm. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hasting. Ml CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ 49058 (269) 945-2938 ML*ler: David Roper. Sen mg the Needi of tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Wonhip 11XX) am.. Evening Service at 6:00 pm.; Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2.4) Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 pm. 6:00 pm. Wednesday: ' Ue Class HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10: 00 am.; Worship l‘:00 am.. 7.XX) pm 'asses for all jges. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 am.-11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 FAfTH UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11XX) am. Sunday School for all ages at 9: 45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 am. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the tmtrehes and these local businesses: WREN n NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member EDJ.C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 liorth M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prtscnpoons" 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS UBER CLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574). Barter free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15am - Sunday school.9:30 am - Li YE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sun­ day School. 10:30 am. • Refresh­ menu; 11XX) am. Traditional Ser­ vice. Sunday School. 5:30 pm. Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6:00 pm. - Disciple Bible Study IL Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 6:00 pm. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7.-00 pm. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8XX) pm. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday nights - IM pm. prayer meeting in ihe Lounge. Thursday. Marcy 6 - 12:00 pm. Lenten Luncheon in Fellowship Hall. 12:30 pm. - Lenten Worship in sanctuary. Monday. March 10 • 7XX) pm. Education Committee. Wednesday. March 12 - 10:30 am. United Methodist Women Board Meeting. 12.00 pm. UMW Lunch FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 & Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelsen E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Jared Daugherty. Director of Musk Min­ istries. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Thursday. Feb. 27 - 8:30 am. Women's Bible S' idy; 5:30 pm. Youth Praise Sanctuary ; 7:00 pm. Char. Satur­ day. March I - 7:00-900 pm. M.H. Game Night - Senior High Room. Sunday. March 2 - 8:30 am Chan­ cel Choir. 9:00 am. Traditional Wonhip - Communion; 9:20 am. Children's Worship. IOXX) am. Cof­ fee Hour - in Hall; 10:10 am. Church School for all ages; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship Com­ munion. 11:50 am. Children's Wor­ ship. The 9.00 Sen ice is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 11:30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided dunng both sen ices. Chil­ dren's Worship is available dunng both senices 12:30 p.m. SH Youth Parent Meeting - Lounge Tuesday. March 4 - 9:30-11:30 Pres byterian Staff Senices. 7:00 Per­ sonnel - Adult Ed Wednesday. March 5-6:15 am. Men's Bible Study; 3.45-4:30 pm. Children's Choir - Hall; 6.XX) pm. Wednesday Night Supper - Dining room. 7:00 pm.. Prais* Team. 7XO pm PNC meets [ Austin (Wilbur) Stauffer CALEDONIA - Austin (Wilbur) Stauffer, age 78, a lifetime resident of Caledonia unexpectedly went to be with his Lord on Saturday. March 1.2003. He is survived by his wife. Arleen H. Stauffer, his sons and daughter. Larry and Henny Stauffer. Ron and Barb V'enema. Dan and Jan Stauffer; his grandchildren. Ben Stauffer and his fiance. Sarah Saines. Becky and Aron Bravata. Bob and Shannon Stauffer. Adam Stauffer. Josh Stauffer. Stephanie Stauffer, eight great-grandchil­ dren. Nathan. Nicole. Ian. Zach. Courtney. Devon. Kendra and Caleb; many nieces and nephews; his sister. Avis McKenzie; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gladys Beek. Ron and Doris Beek. Beverly Mosier. Harold and Mary Beek. He will be sadly missed by his family and his many friends. Funeral services for Austin were held Tuesday. March 4. 2003 at Gaines United Brethren Church. 1612 92nd St. Pastor Mark Beers and Pastor Wayne Kiel officiat­ ed. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Gaines United Brethren Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. |_______Doris Maye Wolff CHARLOTTE - Doris Maye Wolff, age 68. of Charlotte. Mich., died Tuesday, March 4. 2003. Mrs. Wolff was bom May 23. 1934. in Sunfield Township. Mich., the daughter of Orla H. and Agnes (Blackmer) Culver. Doris was an upholsterer for the Charlotte Chair Company. She was a mem­ ber of the United Brethren Church in Charlotte and Sisters of the Grand Army of the Republic in Sunfield. . She is survived by brother. Robert Culver of Lake Odessa; sisters. Lois Johanson of Rogers. Arkansas, and Polly Black of Charlotte; step-daughter. June E. Brown; aunt. Maxine Blackmer of Eaton Rapids; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Frank Wolff, in 1986. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pjn. Friday. March 7 . 2003 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte with Pastor Mike Arnold officiating. Interment will be in Wilcox Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Mich. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Pray Funeral Home. Further information available at www. prayfuneralxom. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. ^amH^e^Mac'WcWhorter | Lila J. Basko Gordon Petroinch MULLIKEN - Carrol Lee -Mac” McWhorter of Mulliken, passed away Monday, March 3,2003 in Hastings, Ml, at the age of 75. He was bom Jan. 21, 1928 in Sunfield. MI, the son of Maxwell and Glycie (Chatfield) McWhorter Sr. Mac was a veteran of the US. Armed Forces, serving in the Army during the war with Korea. Mac retired from Mapes Furniture Co., Sunfield, ML He was preceded in death by both his parents, and his wife, Delora Jean McWhorter (1995). He is survived by his two children, Mark Scott (Michelle) McWhorter of Mulliken, and Colleen (Timothy) Hermes of Mulliken; four grandchildren, Kayla and Max McWhorter,t^nd.,Lindsey and Ryan Hermes; broihcr,. Maxwell (Joyce) McWhorter of Mulliken. As per Mac's wishes, there will 1x1 no ser­ vice or visitation. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth Scholarship Fund, in Memory of Mac, aka S J*.Y.’S; P.O. Box 36, Sunfield, Ml 48890. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel. For more information log into wwwJegacy.com. Short Foreclosure Note* * Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SAIE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Douglas Lydy, an unmarried man and Johanna Lillie, an unmarried woman to Palmer Home Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2001, and recorded on April 27,2001. in Instrument Number 1058837. wd rerecorded on May 29. 2001 in Instrument Number 1060445 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. ("MERS"), by an assignment dated April 18.2001. and recorded on April 27,2001, in Instrument Number 1058838. and re-recorded on May 29. 2001 In Instrument Number 1060446 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum ol FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND 23/100 DOL­ LARS ($57,783.23). including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on March 13. 2003. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 289 OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HAST INGS: THENCE NORTH 8 RODS; THENCE WEST 4 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 8 ROOS. THENCE EAST 4 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SECTION 18. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. A.P.N f . 03-0554)01 -102-00. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 30. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. ("MERS") Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (3/6) WOODLAND - Gordon Petrovich, age 64, of Woodland, died Friday, Feb. 21. 2003 at his residence. He was bom Nov. 24. 1938 in Lansing, the son of George and Helga Petrovich. He graduated from high school in Lansing and Michigan State University. Surviving are his brothers and sisters. No service will be held, burial will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Phillip D. Jacobson MIDDLEVILLE - Phillip D. Jacobson, age 63, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday. Feb. 25.2003 at home. Phillip D. Jacobson was bom on Aug. 12, 1939 in Middleville. Thomapple Township, the son of Herbert and Frances (Moeller) Jacobson. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg School. He was married to Lorena G. Sutton on April 19,1969 in Middleville. He retired from B&V Construction, Wixom, MI after 24 years of service. He was a supervision foreman. Also worked for E.W. Bliss, S.D. Solomn; Sons and L£. Myres, and Moorehead Brothers. Phil was a member of Operating Engineers Local 324. Phillip was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for hunting. Nascar Racing, gardening and visiting with family, friends and neighbors. He is survived by his wife, Lorena G. Jacobson; four sons, Todd. Kyle, Phillip (Theresa) and Justin; one grandson, Jaxon Phillip Jacobson; three sisters, Rita (Terry) Tefft, Sandra (Jeff) Soderquist. Patricia (Merle) Simmons; brother, Edward (Patricia) Moeller Jr.; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Friday. Feb. 28, 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. DELTON - Mrs. Lila J. Baske, age 84, of Delton, passed away Tuesday. March 4, 2003, at her residence with her family at her side. Mrs. Baske was bom on November II. 1918. in Eau Claire. ML. the daughter of Edward and Nora (Peters) Jewell. She was a 1936 graduate of Eau Claire High School. On June 8. 1941 she married Mcrl Baske and he preceded her in death in 1980. Mrs. Baske was a faithful member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton where she was a member of the Womens Society, a member of the Worship Committee since 1947 and worked for over 25 years on the Easier Drama Committee. She was a life member of the Prudence Noble Chapter of the Eastern Star. <, ~ Mrs. Basic was secretary lot the principal at Delton Kellogg Schools for over 25 years. She enjoyed cake decorating, flower arranging and was an avid reader, as she read the Bible and had daily devotions. Members of her family include; daughters. Penny Kinnisten of Battle Creek and Sandy Anger of Taylor. ML; grandchildren. Tara Otis. Drew Kinnisten, Anya Eliassen, Cpt. Cherish Joostbcms; great grandchildren. Tyler, Torin, and Trey Otis, Hattie, Jakob and Maxwell Kinnisten; a sister, Regina L. Vetter and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Scott Kinnisten; sisters, Bcrine and Norma and brothers. Paul, Kenneth and R.D. The family will receive visitors Saturday, March 8, 2003 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Funeral Services for Mrs. Baske will be conducted Sunday. March 9, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton with Pastors Daniel Hofmann and Elmer Faust officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the. church. Private interment Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor. Michigan, Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. We make children feel more comfortable coming to our funeral home. We understand how difficult it can be for families when they come to visitations and funerals with children. Our “Children's Playroom", which is part of our lounge, includes a TV. Videos. Games. Puzzles. Coloring Books. Crayons and Blocks - in fact everything to keep kids occupied dunng this difficult time. WREN Funeral Home, faithfully caring for all members ol your family. David C. Wren, Director Serving the Community for nearly 40 years. 269-945-2471 WREN Funeral Home______________ 1401 North Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 6, 2003 - Page 7 Miss Barry County contest taking pageant applications Paalman-Buehler plan August nuptials Richard and Caro! Paaiman and Robert and Tammy Buehler, both of Caledonia, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Kyle Curtis Paaiman and Tonya Rochelle Buehler. As high school sweethearts, both are graduates of Caledonia High School, Kyle in 1997 and Tonya in 1998. Kyle is a 2001 graduate of Michigan Sure University with a bachelor's degree in business, and is currently working at First Telecommunications out of Lansing as a solutions consultant. Tonya is a 2002 graduate from Michigan Stole University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and is currently pur­ suing her masters, also in education. An August 2003 wedding is planned. Craven-MacCreery plan to wed June 20 John and Marlene Craven, of Hastings, and Richard and Joyce MacCrecry. of Battle Creek, are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Melissa Rae Craven and Christopher Lee MacCreery. Melissa is a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed as a cus­ tomer service representative by Flexfab in Hastings. Chris is a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and received an asso­ ciates in applied science from Kellogg Community College. He is currently employed as the Training Director of the Battle Creek Electrical JATC. A June 20, 2003 wedding is being planned. HHS Senior Parents plan for party Vaughans to celebrate 40th anniversary Please join us in celebrating Pat and Ruth Vaughan’s 40th wedding bliss! Saturday. March 8,2 to 5 p.m., at 1532 N. Michigan. We love you! Lori, David and Kelli. Cody. Karlee, Matt and Tammy. Eric, Ryan and Zach ma mu BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INEGBMADQNJMLIAlNEDJttlLLBEJBED YOU ARE IN ACT.-YE HMTARY DCTY. MQBIGAGEJSALE Default has been made In tto conditions cf a mortgage made oy Scott A. Fades and Karen L Fartae (original mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 30, 2001. and recorded on June 9. 2001 instru­ ment *1059442 in Barry County Records, Michigan. on which mortgage there Is claimeo to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 57/100 dollars ($86,131.57). including inter­ est at 11.025% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tha Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 10O p.m.. on April 3. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 35. Town 4 North. Range 7 West; thence West along the North line of said Section 35. 1706.52 feet to the point of beginning; thence containing West along said North line 740 feel; thence South perpendicular to said North line 2354 59. thence East parallel to said North Ime 740 feet; thance North perpendicular to said North line 2354.59 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: February 27, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi *8025 File *200312876 Team S (3/20) The next meeting of Parents of Hastings High School Senior Party (PHHSSP) Com­ mittee will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 10 in the high school choir room. The co-chairs ask all chairpersons to be present or have a representative attend to help finalize plans for the graduation party. Parents who are not on a committee, but wish to attend the meeting “arc very wel­ come,” according to a spokesperson. Regarding the Value Cards fund-raiser, a final call has been issued. They will be available, until the supply runs out, from Dan and Dot Gole by calling 948-2279 or stopping by Dr. Gole’s office on West Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. Cards sell for $20, and cardholders who use them can save several hundreds of dollars at local businesses. All funds collected to date from the sale of cards and all unsold cards are to be "returned at this time to have available for others ” Parents may still turn in a senior photo and toddler picture of their graduate for in­ clusion in a video rep csenting all seniors of Hastings’ Class of 2003. The photos may be sent to Todd and Sherilyn Willard, 8445 S. Bird Rd., Hastings, Mich. 49058, or turned into the high school office by April 15. Tickets for the senior party arc available from Mrs. Case in the high school office. Price of admission is $30. A permission slip also must be completed and relumed with a parent’s signature. More information is available by calling Linda Howel) at 948­ 2606 Fundraiser items and tickets may also be obtained at the March 10 meeting. The Miss Barry County scholarship pro­ gram is now taking applications for this year’s scholarship pageant. Young women ages 17-24. who live, work, or go to school in Barry County for at least six months are eligible to apply. Lasl year the Miss Barry County scholar­ ship program gave out $1,800 in scholar­ ships. The pageant will be held this year at the Thomapplc-Kellogg High School audito­ rium July 12 at 7pm. The competition con­ sists of interview, talent, swimwear and evening gown sections. The contestants choose a platform, or cause to promote for their year of service to Barry County. The winner of the Miss Barry County scholarship represents Barry County at many events for her year of service. She also has the opportunity to compete at the Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant for thousands of dollars in scholarship money and the opportunity to compete in the Miss America Pageant. This year’s Miss Barry County, Andrea OrLov Bucher, is preparing to compete in the Miss Michigan Pageant this June. “Andrea has really enjoyed the opportu­ nity to serve Barry County this year and en­ courages young women in Barry County to apply to the Miss Barry County Scholar­ ship program,” said Kelli Leep, pageant di­ rector. Bucher said, "It is so well worth it. You meet interesting people. You have the op­ portunity to give back to your community. I have had the opportunity to promote my platform, suicide prevention awareness. Also, the scholarship that 1 received from the pageant, has helped so much. It is a great opportunity for young women in our area!” “Not everyone even realizes that we Three Men and a Tenor, billed as one of Michigan’s most popular comedy and mu­ sic entertainment groups, performs at 7 p.m. Friday, March 21 at Central Audito­ rium in Hastings. The family-oriented event is a fundraiser for senior citizen programs of the Barry County Commission on Aging (COA). Tickets for the show are $10 person. Appearing as warm-vp acts for “Three Men and a Tenor” win be the men’s fresh­ man chorus from Hastings High School and a student group from Lansing Community College. Three Men and a Tenor, based in Lans­ ing, have a repertoire of attention-getting tunes from sentimental favorites to popular and rock *n’ roll, spanning the 1930s through the ‘90s. They perform without in­ strumental accompaniment, but they say their vocal sound effects are like a virtual orchestra, which includes guitars, drums, maracas and even bagpipes. ?n fact, some audience members have been known to come backstage after a concert to see where they hid the instrumentalists. Mixing harmony and humor, the group has some "side-splitting spoofs blended into a high energy style guaranteed (u ap­ peal to kids age 9 to 109,” according to a press release. The group came together in 1992 while they were in the Men’s Glee Club at Michi­ gan State University. By 1995, Three Men and a Tenor was performing so frequently that the members made the decision to quit their day jobs and begin touring profession­ ally. Their name came naturally from a sight gag that creates wonderful opportunities for comedic interplay: three of the group’s members, the "men,” are more than six feet tall, while the “tenor” is all of five feet toll. Professional touring has taken the group to major cities throughou*. the United States. They have performed with a number of major celebrities, including The Beach Px>ys, Peter Cetera, Bob Newhart, Pat Boone and The Chenille Sisters. They are currently working on a special for PBS. Three Men and a Tenor were a huge hit several years ago when they performed on The Baltimore Townslip Bored o< Review tar 2003 w6 be held al the hat. 3100 E. DowSno Rd. Hesangs on me tatowtao dales Tuesday. March 4 - Oiganqatonsl Meeting ■ 100 pm Monday. March 10 ■ Appeal Hewing - H2pm 11-4pm Tuesday. March. 11 -Appeal Hereing -8-12pm&69pm FULL Priced As Low As.. City Cherry Festival, Kalamazoo, Caledo­ nia, Middleville and Hastings holiday pa­ rades, the Barry County Fair, the Washing­ ton D.C. Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk Out of the Darkness, and Grand Ha­ ven Coast Guard Festival.” She also emceed various events such as talent shows and other county pageants, and spoke at various groups and schools. “Miss Barry County is our representative and we should be proud to have a local rep­ resentative with the slate,” Leep said. “This year will mark our third year of the Miss Barry County scholarship program. The program has grown every year. We have grown bigger and raised more money for scholarships. “We are currently doing a Lit­ tle Caesar's pizza kit sale to raise scholar­ ship dollars. We are a non-profit organiza­ tion and accept donations from individuals and businesses. It's a great way to help young women in our local community Anyone interested in donating time as a volunteer with the program or donating money, services or other items may call Leep at (269) 795- 5337 or e-mail at KLecp@tk.k 12.mi.us "Wc arc currently taking applications for contestants for this year’s Miss Barry County scholarship program until mid-April,' she said. “If anyone is inter­ ested in applying, please call or e-mail me. “We .'re hoping to give out even more scholarship money this year.” Three Men and a Tenor to raise funds for COA BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE Black and White as well as... have a Miss Barry County,” Leep said. “She is our representative that competes at Miss Michigan and represents all of Barry County for a year of service. “This year Miss Barry County repre­ sented us at Hastings Summerfest, Mid­ dleville Heritage Days, Freeport Days, Del­ ton Founder's Days, Kentwood Fourth of July Celebration, Ionia Free Fair, Traverse The Board re Review w« meal as many more days as deemed necessary ta hear quetoora. protasis & » equalize the 2003 Assessment wnoen protasis may be sore Io Ota above addrasa by Tuesday. March 10.2003 The lenutive ratios and the eslmaled rwlopltars lor each Base ol real property and personal property lor 2003 are as loiows Agricultural 44.47% 1.1244 Commercial 45.16% 1.1072 Industrial 50 00% 1-0000 Prudential 47.33% 1-0564 Personal 50.00% 1.0000 Development N/C The township w« provide rea»onaWe and necessary sendees to tndnnduais with Usabilities who wish to attend the board ol review upon 10 days notice to the superviseGeorge CuSers Supervisor Baltimore Township 269-945-9218 stage at Hastings Summerfest, said COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington. Serving as emcee of the upcoming show is Dave McIntyre of WBCH Radio, who will be wearing a tuxedo donated by Hast­ ings Flower Shop and a boutonniere by Delton Floral. Three Men and a Tenor is being brought to Barry County by many generous com­ munity sponsors, including Gold Sponsors Hastings City Bank and MainStreet Sav­ ings Bank. The week of the local performance, Three Men and a Tenor will perform for Hastings Area School students, as guests of the Hastings Schools’ Parent Teacher Or­ ganizations (PTOs). The singing group does hundreds of school assemblies, “using them as opportunities to inspire and en­ courage kids to make good choices, sur­ round themselves with positive influences, find their dreams and make those dreams come true,” according to a press release. Tickets for the March 21 show will be available at the door on the night of the per­ formance and are available in advance in Hastings at the COA. Bosley Pharmacy and WBCH Radio. Ticket» also may be pur­ chased in Delton at Country View Apart­ ments, Sajo’s Pizza and Delton Floral. In Nashville, tickets are being sold at the COA’s Friendship Center (Masonic Lodge). The COA’s Friendship Center at the Woodland Eagles Club has tickets, too. The COA is a United Way member agency. BOY, Oaten Andrew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 17. 2003 at 3:55 pm. to Amie Krebs and Chris Patten of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 725 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Hailcc Pearl, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 15. 2003 at 11:28 pm. to Raneane and Brian Risner of Caledonia. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Emmalcigh Elizabeth Mennell. bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 14. 2003 at 12:26 pm. to Dennis Mennell and Rhon­ da Thompson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Ryan Jacobb. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 13.2003 at 5:21 pm. to Den­ nis and Angela Hinckley of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Faith Marie, bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 13. 2003 al 3:50 pm. to Jim and Lisa Boer of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Natalie Jean, bora at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 14,2003 at 4:31 am. Io Beth Madison of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Rose Mane, bora at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 11. 2003 at 11:26 am. to Stephanie Woodworth of Dowling. Weigh­ ing 9 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Lara Elie, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 11, 2003 at 6:03 pm. to Jennifer Loor: and Matthew Rose of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 1/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Jaeci Gina Marie, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 22, 2003 at 8:53 pm. to Joy Baer and Jack Marble of Wayland. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Brad Alan, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 18.2003 at 8:11 am. to Robert and Meagan Kruger of Sunfield. Weighing 8 lbs. 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Ethan Donald, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 19.2003 at 537 pm. to Roger and Melissa Caris of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Colby Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 19. 2003 al 2:25 pm. to Jeff and Casey Miller of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jeff Dale, boro at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 21.2003 at 9:20 a.m. to Ronald and Peggy Hawkins of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Coby Dennis, bora at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 19. 2003 at 8:32 pm. to Brandy Todd of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Kyler Neil, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 19.2003 at 10:26 am. to Ryan and Julie Madden of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Charity Grace, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 17, 2003 at 7:18 am. to Timothy and Grace Fish of Freeport. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Andrew Jacob, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 23, 2003 at 8:20 pm. to Cassidy Sias and Andrew Roobol of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 93 ozs. and 21 inches long. Share a gift of information... Keep your friends and family Informed about things going on In this community. Give them a SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings Sanner • Call us at 945-9554 PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW HOPE TOWNSHIP The organizational meeting cf me Hope Township Board ol Review w« be held in the offica ol the Supervisor at the Hope Townehlp Hall on Tuesday. March 4.2003, at 6 p.m. All pubfc meetings ol the 2003 Board ol Review w« bo held at the Hops Township Hal. 5463 S. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Dates lor property owner appeals are aa loiows: March 10. 2003. 9 am. to 3 p.m. March 11,2003, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. And any other delee deemed necessary to equalize end finalize the 2003 assessment ton. Any property owner unable to attend either of me Above appeal dales may appeal by letter no later than March 10. 2003. to me Hope Township Board ol Review. 5463 S. M-43 Hwy.. HTtings. Ml 49058. 2003 Factors and Assessment Ratios a< determined by the Barry County Equaiiation Department. 101 Agriculture 201 Commercial Multiplier Multiplier 301 Industrial Multiplier 401 Residential 501 Timber Cutover 601 Developmental Persona] Property Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier 1.0148 10696 10000 1.0696 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 Ratio 49.27% Ratio Ratio 45 88% 50.00% Ratio Ratio Ratio 45.68% 50.00% 50.00% Ratio 50.00% Change in Assessment Notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed for 2003. Patricia Albert Supefvfooc/AeeeMor �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 6. 2003 JLcJte- ■ k Wisconsin dealer in tacks and hats was at the big horse auction last Satur­ day, anxious to get to Texas weather. Ionia Church Women United are holding the annual World Day of Prayer services at First Christian Church on Friday. March 7. at 1:30 pjn. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday. March 8 at 1 p.m. at Lake Manor. The speaker will be Sam Pardee on the Sinking of the Sultana, a dis­ aster on the Mississippi River with 1500 Union soldiers dying. This meeting is open to the public. The First Families Committee has approved some applications for the 2003 class, but is anxious to get more before the Sept. 1 deadline. Three are in the works, submitted, but waiting to be veri- LEGAL « NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YX2VAREJ1LAGI1YE3I1UTAHY_DUIY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Enc D. Steidte. a single man. to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated May 24. 2001 and recorded June 11.2001 in Document No. 1061178. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Six and 79/100 Dollars ($95,726.79) including interest at the rate of 8.999% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on April 3, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are oesenbed as beginning at a point on the East hne of Section 30. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Township of Cartton. Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East. 88.00 Feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 30; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East. 577.60 Feet along said section line; thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds West. 264 00 Feet; thence South 00 degrees 01 min­ utes 51 seconds West. 577.60 Feet, thence North 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds East. 264 00 Feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated February 27, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Amenquest Mongage Company , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 214 0661 Pub: 2/27 - 3/27 Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 Tied. There are application blanks available for distribution to those who intend to pur­ sue this goal. Membership in the ICGS is a first step. The forms delineate the process of listing the generations of the applicant back to one who lived in Ionia County by the end of 1880. Membership now numbers more than 200 in the society. Well over 100 have proved their ancestry for First Families. The 1881 histories of Montcalm and Ionia counties are still avail­ able. First Families is a society within a society. The planning committee for Women’s Festival meets regularly at Ionia. The festi­ val is set for Saturday. April 26. Free help is available for senior citizens each Frida} until April 11 at the Ionia Commission on Aging building at 115 Hudson St. Call 527-5365 for an appoint­ ment. The freight house committee of the LOAHS is hosting an Irish stew dinner at the depot at 5 p.m. on Friday. March 14. The soup and salsa meal held last month was a marked success. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next week Thursday. March 13. at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. It is time to make reservations for the MARSP luncheon, which comes on March 20. Call 374-8420. The newsletter will have the program listing. Many colleges arc having spring break this week. Rob Kruisenga. a sixth year pharmacy student is spending his week on a mission trip to Haiti. The Shoppers Guide lists items for sale at the three day auction of the estate of the late Grace Larson, who was retired as a Lakewood elementary teacher before her death a few months ago. The dates are March 6. 7 and 8 with the first days’ sales running from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and the Saturday sale from 9 until noon. Most colleges have listed their students who rated 33 grades point average to qual­ ify them for the dean's list. Grand Valley listed Beth Black and Kathleen Stowell of I-ake Odessa; Jennette and Veronon Woldhuis of Clarksville; Western Michigan lists Ryan Trierweiler. Amelia Moore. Jamie Waklej^ Casey Wells, all of Lake Odessa; Justin Vetter of Sunfield; Jennifer Gunn of Woodland and Mary Ann Wallizek of Woodland. Central Michigan lists Kristi Eldridge. Michele Palmaticr. Andrea Thelen from Lake Odessa. Kimberly Fish and Nicholas Ludcma from Clarksville. Mary Jane Carlson has been a medical patient at Butterworth Hospital. Rachael and Andrew Mitchell with infant daughter. Rebecca, planned to attend their former church on Sunday morning. Because they slipped out of town so quiet­ ly the pastor recognized them in the morn­ ing service and the choir, of which Andrew had been a part, hosted coffee hour in their honor and presented them with a foliage plant. His work is in Ottawa County. They have been one cf many couples who choose Lake Odessa as a place to live if one goes toward Grand Rapids and the other is head­ ed each day to Lansing. Rachael’s work was in Grand Rapids and Andrew was attending MSU fu? time when they moved here. A year and a half later he graduated with his degree in electrical engineering. For months he commuted to Ottawa County to work. They have sold their house on Fifth Avenue. A real estate transfer listed in the Sentinel is that of Dr. Jack and Helen Tromp to Tim and Lori Tromp and another from Tim and Lori to David and Kelly Hilley. The Fourth Avenue building next to the post office was built as Dr. Hoffs Emergency Clinic sever­ al decades ago. Many babies were bom there in the 1940s. It continued as a medical office for Hoffs, Lincoln, Michmenhuiscr, Cutcult, Tromp,SfcjArt Lundeen and possi­ bly others until Dr. Tromp was the only physician practicing there. Then son. Timothy Tromp opened his law office in a part of the building. After the father’s retirement, the attorney used more of the space. It is being emptied and the new use will be for a beauty salon. The Lakewood High School bands had a concert on Sunday afternoon. The later time was due to conflict in use of the gym. The symphonic, concert and jazz bands each perforned three numbers under the direc­ tion of David McQueen. They would be going to competition this week out of town. These horse-drawn vehicles built in Quebec were for sale at Saturday’s horse auction. by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Love starved Dear Annie: This is in response to “One Gal Looking for Love.” whose husband is unable to perform sexually as well as he once did. She said she craved hugging and cuddling, but her husband equated all forms of physical affection with sex and wouldn’t come near her. He also was too embar­ rassed to see a doctor. As a nurse who has worked for a urology practice, I am well aware that erectile dys­ function and impotence are common prob­ lems. I hope he can overcome his reluc­ tance and seek medical advice. This man should know he is not alone, and there are various treatment modalities available. M.M.W., Haughton, La. Dear M.M.W.: InJeed there are, and any man who suffers from erectile dysfunction should not hesitate to speak to his physician about the problem. However, men also need to remember that their wives need and appreciate physical affection, whether or not there is sex involved. Read on: Check male ego Dear Amtie: I’m a 64-year-dd man and very much in love with my wife of nearly 40 years. About two years ago, I noticed my sexual performance was not exactly up to par. This was frustrating to both of us, but my wife lovingly reminded me that be­ ing held, snuggled and kissed were more important than sexual gratification. I began doing some research and learned that there are support groups and resources to help in­ dividuals and couples learn how to fulfill their needs for intimacy without perfor­ mance pressures. Because I love my wife. I put my male ego in check and shared my concerns with my doctor, who gave me a prescription that has helped me overcome my performance problems. “One Gal Looking for Love” should con­ tinue to express her love for her husband and respond to him in every non-threaten­ ing way possible, in order to affirm their continuing commitment to each other. Sec­ ondly, she should check out various self­ improvement materials on the subject of in­ timacy. Leaving a copy of one of those bodes on the coffee table or nightstand may subtly encourage her husband to read it. One Husband Who Found Love. Dear Husband: Both of those are excel­ lent, and helpful, suggestions. Here’s one more on the subject: Sexy old guy Dear Annie: Thai letter from “One Gal Looking for Love" could have been written by my wife. I. too, was afraid to be intimate because I feared my wife would expect more. I now take Viagra, and it allows me to perform sexually. However, when it comes to impotence, there is an underlying mental anguish for men that most women fail to realize and most advice columns seem to ignore. From my own experience. I no longer feel "like a man." Il is difficult to express how devastating impotency can be. Every day, I deal with the knowledge that I can't perform on my own without chemical as­ sistance. Maybe this reaction seems ego­ centric or hypersensitive, but speaking for myself, the ability to perform is part of my basic self-worth and identity. My wife is a sweetheart and has helped me cope, but the problem is still there. Yes, men should realize that women need more than sex, and that inrimacy is also just cuddling in front of the television or a quick kiss on the cheek in the grocery checkout lane. But, ladies, please do all you can to help your nun through what might be the most devastating thing that could ever hap­ pen to him. He needs to feel virile and sexy, loved and appreciated, no matter what. - A 53-Year-Old Guy. Marriage Licenses A week after the Patrick Welding shop fire, the cleanup was in full swing. Steven Michael Godwin. Muskegon and Heather Marie Freshour, Hastings. Matthew John Thompson. Middleville and Leah Marie Rumford. Hastings. Michael Wayne Shade. Hastings and Melissa Sue Anderson, Shelbyville. Scott Robert Taylor. Hastings and Dacquiri Leigh Mitclwll. Hastings. DeAndrea Shawn Freeman. Adrian and Crystal Pauline Stephens, Delton. Jeffrey John Di Piazza. Hastings and Amy Lynn Malecun, Hastings. Charles Richard Harris. Jr., Middleville and Beth Elnora Thomason. Hastings. Daniel McMaster. Lansing and Michelle Rae Reser. Middleville. Fred Koning. III. Nashville and Colleen Lynn Loftus. Nashville. Treasure chest Dear Annie: I am 13 years old and have a size 36B chest. 1 hate it. My mother says I should be happy because people won t tease me for being flat-chested like they did her. 1 don’t care what people say. I want to be a 30A. As soon as 1 am old enough and have the money, 1 plan to get a breast re­ duction. Right now. I wear baggy clothes so no one call tell, is there anyone else I can do? - Big Chest in Kansas. Dear Kansas: Believe it or not, a 36B is a perfectly normal size for an adult woman. Try to be patient. Most likely, you arc still developing and growing, and in a few years, your breast size will seem more pro­ portionate to the rest of your body. Wear baggy clothing if it makes you feel les* conspicuous, and hopefully, in time, you will be able to accept yourself as you are. Neighbor gossip Dear Annie: I am a 44-year-old single male and live in a small cul-de-sac with five other homes and a total of nine chil­ dren. Two years ago, I extended a fence on my property to keep the children out of my backyard. One of my neighbors, “Babs,” had a problem with this and accused me of being a terrible person. She even made some nasty remarks about me to my neigh­ bors and advised them to steer clear of me. From that time on. Babs and 1 have had no contact. I can live with that. Unfortu­ nately, her 13-ycar-old daughter is just like her mother - a petty gossip who likes to hold a grudge. The girl also teases my dogs, and once I had to call the police to make her stop. Between the two of them, the com­ ments, stories and gossip have intensified in the past year, and it is affecting my abil­ ity to lead a peaceful existence. I am sure some of the anger directed to­ ward me is the result of problems in their personal lives, but that’s no excuse. Frankly, I have had enough. 1 consulted an attorney who thinks I should file a slander suit. Should I proceed in the hope that Babs will “see the light”? - New Yorker. Dear New Yorker Try not to blame the daughter for having a mother who sets a bad example. However, they must under­ stand that their behavior is not acceptable. Before filing a lawsuit, ask your attorney to write Babs a letter explaining that legal ac­ tion will be taken if she and her daughter do not cease and desist. Then follow through. Some people just don’t learn unless you hit them where it hurts. Set him free Dear Annie: I have been seeing a mar­ ried man for four years. “Charles" is in his late 50s. When his wife found out about us, she filed for divorce. It should be final this summer. Charles told me that once he is di­ vorced, he expects to be so bitter that he will not want to be with anyone - including me. Now, Charles has retracted that, saying he wants us to build on what we have once he gets his emotional and financial footing back. He also told me he needs some time to himself for a while, but 1 can’t believe that's true. After all. if a man can stay in a loveless marriage for nearly 30 years, he re­ ally doesn’t want to be alone. I love Charles and want to be there for him, but we haven’t been able to see each other for months. (His wife has threatened to take him to the poor house.) We talk on the phone every day, but we no longer live in the same city, and it's hard. Should I stick it out or cut him loose? I’m really torn. - His Puppet in the East. Dear Puppet: Cut him loose, honey. In his own way, Charles is trying to tell you that he doesn’t want to make the kind of commitment you arc looking for. You de­ serve to have someone who loves you and is willing to say so. Set him free, and don’t look back. ••••• Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi. com, or write to: Annies Mailbox, P.O. Box H8190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate Web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2003 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.March 6. 2003 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICE From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN. Grand Army of the Republic, Fitzgerald G.A. Post 125 (Part VIII) By Joyce Weinbrecht The G.A.R. held its annual national meeting in Salt Lake City. Utah, on Aug. 9­ 14. 1905. A list of instructions and Michigan train fares has survived. Sec it as part of this installment (8). The roster for the Hastings Post contin­ ues: George W. Osborn, age 45; birthplace. New York; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Oct. 7.1861. as a private in Co. C. 1st Engineers and Mechanics. Discharged July 26. 1862, as a private in Co. C 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. Cause of discharge, disability. Mustered into G.A.R. April II. 1883. Dropped June 18, 1898. Died. Jacob Odell, age 57; birthplace. New York; residence, Carlton Township. Farmer. Entered service December 1863, as a pri­ vate in Co. E 1st Michigan Light Artillery. Discharged July 10. 1865, as a private. Battery E 1st Michigan Light Artillery. Cause of discharge, close of war. Mustered into G.A.R. Feb. 13, 1886. Dropped June 19. 1897. Died. Colburn Osgood, age 49; birthplace. Jackson County. Mich.; residence, Hastings Township. Farmer. Entered service February 1865. as a private in Co. R 7 Michigan Cavalry. Discharged March 7. 1866, as a second sergeant. Co. R, 1st Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, expiration cf term Mustered into GA.R June 19. 1886. Dropped Jan. 24, 1891. Died. Joseph Odell, ?gc 68; birthplace. New York state; residence. Castleton. Fanner. Entered service September 1864, as a pri­ vate. Co. E 12 Michigan Infantry. Discharged Sept. 14. 1865. as a private Co. E 12 Michigan Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge, close of war. Mustered into G.A.R. June 2, 1890. Dropped Nov. 20.1897. Died 1899. S-P. Phillips, age 40; birthplace. New York state; residence. Hastings Township. Farmer. Entered service Nov. 7, 1861, as a private in Co. K 16 Michigan Infantry. Discharged April 14, 1864, as a corporal, Co. K 1st Veterans Reserved Corps. Cause. General Order No. 155. Mustered into G.A.R. April 11. 1883. Transferred May 5, 1902. John P. Phelps, age 39; birthplace. Michigan; residence. Hastings Township. Farmer. Entered service May 15.1861. as a private in Co. F 8 Michigan Infantry. Discharged May 15,1865, as private, Co. F 8 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of term. Mustered into G.A.R. April 11. 1883. Dropped Nov. 20. 1897. William H. Powers, age 40; birthplace. New York stale; residence. Hastings. Postmaster. Entered service Feb. 10, 1862, as a lieutenant in Co. C 21 Michigan Infantry. Discharged May 1863. as a lieu­ tenant in Co. C 21 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, disability. Mustered into G.A.R. May 19.1883. Suspended Dec. 31. 1885. Reinstated June 30. 1886. Died Aug. 12. 1898. Samuel A. Phillips, age 36; birthplace. Ohio; residence. Rutland Tov'nship. Farmer. Entered service March I. 1865. as a corporal Co. E 3 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. Sept. 22. 1883. Transferred. T. Phillips, age 54; birthplace, Ohio; res­ idence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 10. 1861. as a lieutenant. Co. F 8 Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 28. 1862. as a first lieutenant in Co. F 8 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, dis­ ability. Mustered into G.A.R. May 22. ' 1884. Alvin E. Phillips, age 56; birthplace. Ohio; residence. Rutland Township. Farmer. Entered service May 21. 1862. pri­ vate. in Co. H 166 Ohio National Guards. Discharged Sept. 9. 1864. as a private in Co. H 166 Ohio National Guards. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. August 1891. Franklin Pierce, age 65; birthplace. Seneca County. Ohio; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 29.1862. as a private in Co. H 6 Michigan Infantry. Discharged July 25. 1865. as a private in Co. H 6 Michigan Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge. end of war. Mustered into G.A.R. Dec. 12. 1908. gun shot wound in right arm. Ezehiel Pierce, age 47; birthplace. New York state; residence Hastings. Carpenter. Entered service Aug. 16. 1861. as a private in Co. E Battery 8 Michigan Volunteers. Discharged Aug. 13. 1864, as a private. Battery E. Michigan Volunteers. Cause, certificate of disability. Mustered into G.AJ?. Oct. 4. 1883. Dropped Jan. 24. 1891. Reinstated June 30. 1894. Died May 13, 1899. Capitol, Lansing, July Special Orders, No. Series 1909-10. 8.1909. 1. To Salt Laie City. August $ 1.—The Department Commander and committee have selected as the official route lor the Department to Salt Lake City—the Chicago. Milwaukee X St. Paul and Union Pacific Railway?. Special headquarters train, consisting of baggage car. reclining chair coach, Tourist and Standard Pullman Sleepers will leave union depot, Adams and Canal streets, Chicago. 10 p. m.. Friday, August 6th. Tickets William Prosser, age 63; birthplace. Ohio; residence. Hastings. Entered service Feb. 22. 1864. as a private Co. R 22 Ohio Light Artillery. Discharged July 10. 1865. as a private Co. E 22 Ohio Light Artillery. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into G A R Dec. 8. 1883. Died Jan. 23. 1897. Nathaniel Paughbum. age 47; birthplace. Ohio; residence. Hope Township. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 12. 1861. as a private in Co. I 7 Michigan Infantry. Discharged February ’ Z3. as a private in Co. I 7 Michig • .itry. Cause of discharge, a gun she. .and of left leg. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 6. 1883. Dropped Jan. 24. 1891. William Rousch. age 40; birthplace. Ohio; residence. Hastings. Engineer. Entered service Dec. 6,1863. as a private in Co. E 3 Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 28. 1865, as a private in Co. E 3 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, general order of the war department. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 6. 1883. Dropped Dec. 31, 1885. Reinstated Sept. 30, 1886. Dropped Nov. 20. 1897. Jared Palmer, age 45; birthplace. Ohio; residence. Rutland Township. Farmer. Entered service Dec. 19, 1861. as a private Co. F 3 Ohio Cavalry. Discharged Jan. 3. 1864, as a corporal in Co. F 3 Ohio Cavalry, cause, general order of war department. Mustered into the G.A.R. Nov. 15. 1882. Dropped Dec. 27.1890. Died June 6.1903. Calvin H. Parmer, age 70; birthplace. Michigan; residence, Baltimore Township. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 9. 1862, as a private Co. C 21 Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 9. 1865. as a private co. c 21 Michigan Infantry'. Cau.se. expiration of time, Mustered into. G-A-R- July. 5, J9I.3. died Nqv. 12/1913. James H. Quackenbush, age 57; birth­ place, New York; residence, Hastings. Mason. Entered service Oct. 8. 1864, as a private Co. F 3 Michigan Infantry. Discharged May 25, 1866, as a private Co. F 3 Michigan Infantry. Cause, expiration of time. Mustered into G.AJL Nov. 3. 1883. Dropped Nov. 20. 1897. Phillip Ragla, age 57; birthplace, Germany; residence. Carlton Township. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 2, 1864, as a private, Co. F 3 Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 8,1865, as a private in Co. F 3 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 27, Department of War. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 9. 1883. Dropped Jan. 24.1891. Reinstated June 30, 1894. Died Dec. 19. 1901. John Rouse, age 49; birthplace. New Brunswick: residence. Rutland Township. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 25.1864. as a private in Co. D 3 Michigan Infantry. Discharged Sept. 20, 1865. as a private Co. D 3 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, general order of the war department. Mustered into G.A.R. November 1884. died Aug. 2,1897. Heney Replogle, age 46; birthplace. Holmes County. Ohio; residence. Baltimore Township. Entered service June 28. 1863, as a private Co. I 8 Michigan Cavalry. Discharge April 1865. as a private Co. I 8 Michigan Cavalry. Dropped Nov. 20. 1897. Reinstated June 18. 1897. Reinstated June 17.1899. Died Sept. 7. 1905. E.A. Rider, age 38; birthplace. New York state; residence. Hastings. Mechanic. Entered service Aug. 11,1864. as a private in Co. E 58 New York National Guard. Discharged Dec. 2.1864. as a private in Co. E 58. New York National Guard. Cause of discharge, close of war. Mustered into G A.R. Aug. 13. 1887. Dropped June 18. i897. George M. Reed, age 45; birthplace. New York state; residence. Hastings. Mechanic. Entered service Aug. 4. J 862. as a private in Co. C 21 Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 8. 1865. as a private in Co. C 21 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, close of war. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 10. 1887. Dropped Nov. 20. 1897. William Ream, age 46; birthplace. E. Buffalo. Penn.; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service, Oct. 1. 1861. as a private in Co. I 72 Ohio Infantry. Discharged Nov. 8. 1863. from 72 Ohio Infantry as a private Co. I. Cause of dis­ charge. disability. Mustered to G.A.R. May 1. 1888. James F. Russell, age 56; birthplace. Massachusetts; residence. Hastings. Junk dealer. Entered service July 1. 1861. as a private in Co. G 1st Michigan Infantry. Discharged July 9. 1865. as a first lieu­ tenant in Co. G 1st Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, end of war. Mustered into G.A.R. Jan. 10. 1891. Dropped Nov. 20.1897. Will be on sale going August 5,6. 7 and 8, 1909. The fare from some of the principal cities in this Department are as follows: Adrian ...................................................... $44 70 : Albion.................. 42 90 I Allegan..................................................... 42 35 ‘ Detroit. M. C. R. R..........................$45 65 Detroit, G. T. R. R........................ 44 90 Dowagiac............................................ 40 60 Ann Arbor............................................... 44 55 Eaton Rapids...................................... 43 40 Athens....................................................... 42 90 Flint, via G. T. Ry.......................... Bancroft................................................... 44 50 , 45 15 Flint, via P. M. R. R...................... 45 55 Bangor...................................................... 40 95 Flushing................... ..................... y.. 45 30 Battle Creek...................................... 42 35 i Galesburg.............................................. 41 90 Bay City................................................... 45 95 Gladwin................................................ 47 30 Belding..................................................... 43 85 Bellevue..................... 42 70 Benton Harbor.................................... 40 10 Grand Haven....................................... 42 60 Grand Rapids...................................... 42 75 Hastings.................................................. 44 50 Big Rapids............................................. 44 45 Hillsdale................................................. 42 80 Bronson.................................................... 42 00 Howell..................................................... 44 65 Burr Oak..................................................... 41 85 Ionia, via G. T. R. R...................... 44 65 Charlevoix............................................... 48 50 Ionia, via P. M. R. R...................... 44 20 Charlotte .............................................. *48 10 Ithaca........................................................ 45 05 Chelsea....................................................... 44 10 Jackson.................................................... 43 40 Coldwater................................................. 42 35 Kalamazoo.............................................. 41 65 Coloma....................................................... 40 45 Kalkaska................................................. 47 70 A copy of special orders for the National Reunion of the Grand Old Army of the Republic to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, August 1909. Luther Root, age 41; binhp'.ace. Calhoun County. Mich.; residence. Rutland Township. Farmer. Entered service Jan. 12, 1863. as a private in Co. D 1st Michigan Sharp Shooter. Discharged Aug. 19, 1865. as a private in Co. D 1st Michigan Sharp Shooters. Cause of discharge, general order of the war department. Mustered into GAR. Nov. 21. 1885. Dropped Dec. 27. 1890. Died. Edgar D. Reed, age 52; birthplace. New York sta;e: residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service of Feb. 14, 1864. as a pri­ vate in Co. L 10 Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Nov. 11. 1865. as a private in ................ NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTAR7 DUTY. MORTGAGE 3ALE-Defaurt has been made tn the conditions ol a mortgage made by Susan Sihns and Frederick R. Silvis . wife and husband (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 21. 1999. and recorded on October 6. 1999 in Document *1036263 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SIX AND 02/100 dollars ($146,906.02). including interest at 7250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pan of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM. on March 27. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1. a parcel cf land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, desenbed as: beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 34. distant North 09 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East. 334.46 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 34; thence continuing North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East along said East and West 1/4 line. 334.45 feet; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 51 seconds East at right angles to said East and West 1/4 line. 1324 52 feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 34; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds West, along said South line. 303.91 feet; thence North 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds West parallel with the West line of said Section 34, a distance of 1323.98 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: a parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as. begnmng at the West 1/4 post of said Section 34; thence North 89 degrees 32 min­ utes 09 seconds East along the East and West «/4 line of said Section 34. a distance of 334.46 feet; thence South 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds parallel with the West line of said Section 34. a distance of 1323.98 feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of Vie Northwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds West along said South line. 334.46 feet to said West section line; thence North 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds West along said West hne. 1322.98 feet to the place of beginning, Barry County Records The redemption pened shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: February 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: l>am C (246) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200313439 Team C (2/20H3/13) Co. K 10 Michigan Cavalry. Cause, gener­ al orders war department. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 6, 1883. Dropped June 30, 1885. Reinstated June 30,1886. James M Rasey. age 56; birthplace. Michigan; residence, Carlton Township. Engineer. Entered service April 1, 1861, as a private Co. D 7 Iowa Infantry. Discharged April 1, 1862, as a private in Co. D 7 Iowa Infantry. Re-enlisted December 1864 as a private in Co. E 15 Michigan Infantry, dis­ charged Aug. 13, 1365, as a private in Co. E 15 Michigan Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge. expiration of service term. Mustered into G.A.R. Aug. 13, 1898. Dropped Dec. 13. 1903. Died. Madison Ransome, age 47; birthplace. Michigan; residence, Rutland Township. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 10,1861, as a private in Co. A 37 Illinois Infantry. Discharged Oct. 4,1864, as a private Co. A 37 Illinois Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 6,1883. Dropped June 19, 1997. B.R. Rose, age 55; birthplace. Castleton Township. Mich.; residence, Hastings. Fanner. Entered service August 1862, as a private in Co. K 6 Michigan Cavalry. Discharged June 21, 1865, as a hospital steward Co. K 6 Michigan Cavalry. Cause, general orders of the war department. Mustered into G.A.R. April 18, 1885. Dropped June 19.1897. Died. Merrick D. Reed, age 46; birthplace, Monroe Co., Mich.; residence, Hastings. Mechanic. Entered service May 13, 1861, as a private in Co. E 3 Michigan Infantry. Discharged July 17, 1865, as a private in Co. E 3 Michigan Volunteer Infantry. Cause of discharge, end of war. Mustered into G.A.R. July 10, 1886. Dropped Nov. 20. 1897. Charles E. Reed, age 47; birthplace, Livingston County, N.Y.; residence. Hastings. Carpenter. Entered service Nov. 22, 1861. in Co. A 12 Michigan Infantry. Discharged July 18, 1865, as commissary sergeant Co. A 12 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 26, by Army of Tennessee. Mustered into GAR. Aug. 28. 1886. Died Jan. 26,1891. James L. Reed, age 49; birthplace, Dundee, Mich.; residence, Hastings. Mechanic. Entered service May 1861, band, Co. L 3 Michigan Infantry. Discharged April 9 1866, from band 3 Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, end of war. Mustered intoG-A.R. January 1888. Dropped Nov. 20, 1897. Reinstated March 14. 1908. (Continued next week.) Nona of MortfliQ* Foreclosure Site THIS FIRMJS ADLBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE COMACI QUR.QffiCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MQRIOAGE^ALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Faye E Risner and Richard Risner, wife and husband (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Svstems. Inc . Mortgagee, dated July 10. 2001. and recorded on July 23. 2001 in Document *1063480. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is da.med io be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND FIFTY-ONE AND 21/100 dollars ($135,051.21). including interest at 8 875% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case and made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on April 3. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: " A parcel of land m the Southwest 1/4 ol Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, desenbed as Commencing in the Northwest comer ol the North 1/2 ol the Northwest 1/4 ol the Southeast 1/4 ol the Southwest 1/4 ol said section; thence South 165 feet for place ol beginning; thence East 660 teet; thence South 165 feet; thence West 660 teet; thence North 165 feet to the place ol begin ning. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shaft be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: February 27. 2003 .'OR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200313383 Team X (3/20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jamie G. Morgan and April Morgan, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship (original mortgagors) to Centex Home Equity Company. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 25. 2002. and recorded on April 30. 2002 in Liber Document No. 1079702. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUN­ DRED FIFTY-SIX AND 27/100 dollars ($64,556.27). including interest at 10.990% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given t»iat said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sie of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Michigan at 1:00 PM, on March 20,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as: A parcel of land in the South fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of foe section 7 Town 1 north. Range 9 West described as: Commenc­ ing at the Southeast comer of Lot 1 of Gwin's Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South 23 degrees 35 minutes East 115 feet, thence South 61 degrees West 261.58 feet, thence South 25 degrees 41 minutes East 144 feet to the place of beginning, thence South 25 degrees 41 minutes East 68 8 lost to an angling highway, thence Northeasterly along the line ol said highway 68.4 feet, thence North 23 degrees 35 minutes west 52.8 feet, thence South 29 de­ grees West 67.4 feet to the place of beginning, and described Lot 16 P.A Cole's unrecorded plat. Barry Township, Barry County. Michigan Also hereby giving and granting to second parties in connections with others, a right of way appur­ tenant to said premises and along a 33 foot strip of land lying adjacent to the aforesaid parcel as currently used for highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 13.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 533-1313 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suita 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte *200311399 (3-6) Team F ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO HU THE VACANCY FROM THE RECAU ELECTION WIU BE HELD IN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY. MARCH 11. 2003 To the qualified electors of Rutland Charter Township. Notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held on Tuesday, “arch 11. 2003. for the purpose of electing a candidate to fill tha vacancy from the Recall Election for the following office: Supervisor—one vacancy (term expires November 20. 2004) The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until*8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts •1 Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (289) 948-2194 Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter Ballot for the Special Election by mall may submit an AV application by 2:00 p.m., March 8. 2003. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter Ballot for the Special Election may vote in person in the Clerk's Office up to 4:00 p.m., March 10, 2003. Robin E. McKenna, Clark Rutland Charter Township �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 6. 2003 Panther attack comes a little too late by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton's varsity boys’ basketball team wasn’t ready for the pressure Middleville brought to the district opener on Monday night. Middleville advanced to face Hastings on Wednesday with a 63-50 win over the Panthers. The visiting Trojans came out of the gate on an 8-0 run. that had the Panthers calling a time out with 5:24 left to play in the first quarter. Todd Champion finally got the Panthers on the board following the time out, but the Trojans were already off and running. “Wc didn't match their intensity coming out of the chute," said Panther Coach Mike Mohn, “’til wc were down 20.” TK used an outstanding first half of de­ fense to build a 32-18 lead heading into the half time locker rooms. “They get after it.” said Mohn of Mid­ dleville. “I guess we weren't prepared for that. Some of those passes get through ver­ sus other teams. Some were kind of slow, and loopy, and (Middleville) picks cm oft and they’re going the other way." Trojan Coach Kurt Holzhuetcr said his team went into the bailgame looking to shut down the Panthers’ three point shooters, seniors Shaw n Moore and Steve Bourdo. “I think we came ready to play, and exe­ cuted our game plan well." Especially that phase, as the pair of Panthers each had just six first-half points, and were shut out in the second. Although that pair struggled in the sec­ ond half for the Panthers. Delton did come to life a bit in the second half. “I’m proud that we didn’t quit down the stretch, but you’ve gotta play with that ef­ fort and intensity when the ball goes up." said Mohn. A three from Moore would have cut the I rojan lead down to eleven near the end of the third quarter, had it not been negated by a Panther foul away from the play. The 1 rojans built their lead back up to 18 by the end of the third. With some scrappy play from Champion and Chris Gillfillan in the final quarter the Panthers tried to claw their way back into the game. Gillfillan started attacking the basket in the second half, to finish with 11 points and seven rebounds, all in the second half. Champion tossed in a team high 16 for the Panthers, and had 14 rebounds. Twice, buckets by Champion cut the Trojan lead down to 11 in the fourth, but Middleville always had an answer. The Trojans were led offensively by Brett Knight who poured in 17 points. Jon Ycazcl had 16. and six steals. Trojan senior center Kyle Holst finished the night with a double-double, ten points and ten boards. “We accomplished a few things this year that were good." said Mohn, “but we’re pretty disappointed with some of the things we wish we could have accomplished.” Delton finishes the season with an 8-13 record overall. “We just didn’t gel over that last hurdle, to be victorious on a consistent basis.” The Trojans took on Hastings Wednes­ day night in Delton, and Lakewood battled Allegan. The district final is set for Friday night at 7. Middleville senior Phil Garber was look- ing past the Saxons a little bit on Monday night “Lakewood here wc come. That’s ail I’ve been thinking about, h’s the same as last year. It s m my drcams, h's in my nightmares." The Vikes knocked off the Trojans in last year’s district final, and Gar­ ber has been looking forward to the re­ match all season. The winner of the Delton district ad­ vances to take on the w inner of the Godw in Heights district, most likely state No. 1 South Christian, at Grand Valley State Uni­ versity next week. Last Friday the Panthers were knocked off by one of the KVA’s best. Kalamazoo Christian 73-44. The Panthers played fairly well in the first quarter according to Mohn. The visit­ ing Comets had a one-point lead by the end of one. but that w as the end of that. In the second and third quarters com­ bined. DK was outscored 45-12. Delton had no answer for the Comets big guns who poured in 23 and 20 points re­ spectively. Delton was led by Moore who tossed in 16. Gillfillan and John Noto each finished with eight. The loss brought an end to the KVA sea­ son. in which the Panthers finished with a 5-7 record. Delton's John Noto rises above TK’s Kyle Holst. Noto was part of the Delton spark in the second half, but Holst got things done all night for the Trojans fin­ ishing with a double-double (Photo by Brett Bremer) i rojan tsren Knight (left) and Panther Todd Champion wrestle for a loose ball in front of the rowdy Delton student section. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Panther junior forward Corey Wright will get to return to the hard courts again next winter for Delton, but it doesn’t make Monday night’s loss to Middleville any easier. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Remember where the sidelines begin and end? Something quite disturbing happened on the way home from Delton Monday night. While my father and 1 were sitting at the stop light in Middleville, a pair of TK stu­ dents pulled up next to our car and made the little roll down the window motion. “Did you hear. Middleville won tonight," said the passenger. We let him know that yes, wc were aware of that fact. Then he informed us that some kids from Delton had wanted to fight after the game, but (to use some kinder words) they wimped out. Why do these things happen. Thankfully, it didn’t happen, but is it something about sports. People who aren’t even on the field of play get so involved that they need to let out aggression? Isn’t that why you yell? Isn’t that why you cheer? Now, 1 don’t claim to be perfect. The student section up at Central Michigan Univer­ sity, “The Rose Rowdies,” do get nice and rowdy quite often. Maybe teasing Wally Sczcrbiak about his girlfriend who’d been mentioned in a Sports Illustrated article, or leasing a kid from Western about which ‘70s TV character he most resembles. Things like that. But rarely just plain mean. Maybe a little mean, and a little creative. And another thing, that’s college. It’s a little different. Quite a few of the student fans were nice and rowdy Monday night, but quite a few were more like obnoxious and rowdy. Delton’s Shawn Moore had a little trouble one time, as someone who should have been one of his supporters had a hand in his back. Now, I know the fan didn’t mean any harm, he was just being a little too enthusiastic in rooting on his team. Just so everybody knows “Don’t go onto the court to pat a player on the back when the ball is in play.” Better yet. “Don't go onto the court at all during a game.” I get that sometimes the rush onto the floor can't be controlled, say at the end of the district tournament. But fans should be able to control themselves a little bit and stay off the floor while the game is in progress. It just seems like that makes sense, right? Every year I see the MHSAA “Letter from ap Official to Parents” in a program some­ where. reminding parents not to make a spectacle of themselves and in turn their chil­ dren on the floor. But students can’t be left out of that either. Cheer your team. If you must. I can understand some jeering ot the opposition. But be creative about it. Why do you think the Cameron Crazies down at Duke arc such a success? Because they’re smart about it. Just bci;ig vulgar and obnoxious isn’t gonna cut it. Getting in a fight afterward doesn’t put point* on your team's scoreboard either. That’s just stupid. I tried to find a more poetic way to come up with that statement, but that's the best I could do. Enjoy the rest of the games. TK’s Justin VanSpronsen searches for a friendly face as DR’s Shawn Moore tries to trap him in the comer. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Living the driveway dream This is the dream that thousands of peo­ ple have in the driveway everyday. Only 1.8 seconds left. The score is tied. Here he is, stepping to the free throw line. If he makes it they win. If not. overtime. Jordan Bursley made it. After rebounding a Dansville miss on the other end of the floor. Bursley was hacked with just 1.8 seconds remaining and the score tied at 72 between the Maple Valley varsity basketball squad and Dansville. His first attempt from the line was no good. The second found it’s way through and the Lions celebrated earning another night of basketball, with the 73-72 victory. The Lions were playing with four of their main men out down the stretch. Ryan Grider was knocked out with an ankle in­ jury. Jessie Page was at a wedding in Texas. Jason Beardslce and Eric Smith had fouled out. The Lions only had one player left on the bench. “Wc were playing kids without much ex­ perience." said Lion Coach Jeff Webb, “then put them in something like that, with that much meaning and pressure.” “Wc knew that Page would be gone, so we’ve kind of been preparing (Bursley) for it. He’s gotten some game time, but hasn’t seen pressure like that." To top it all off. the Lions did it against a team that had beaten them twice in SMAA play already this year. After falling behind 2-0 to open the con­ test. the Liens knocked down a three and never trailed again in the ball game. It wasn’t even close until the very end. Valley came out hot. knocking down six three’s in the opening quarter, and ended the first half up 16. Then entered the fourth quarter still up by 14. Then says Webb, “wc decided that it would be a good idea to throw the ball away." The Aggies started attacking, get­ ting to the foul line, and whittling down the Lion lead until it was gone. “Our team’s depth, when it gels down to the eighth man on the bench, it just falls off the face of the earth. Those guys haven’t played that much, and they managed to get the job done.” It was on of the Lions regular starters who got most of the load done however. Jimmy Hirnciss exploded for 30 points on the night. Jeff Taylor poured in 14, and Dustin Mead added 11. Ryan Grider and Jordan Bursley both added six. The Lions faced Springport Wednesday night, a team they beat by 20 points less than two weeks ago. so they have a good shot at reaching the Class C district final that they’ll host on Friday night against ei­ ther Leslie or Olivet. “We’re going to have to continue to play very, very well to win,” says ^ebb. “If we don’t, we’re in trouble.” Maple valley's Jimmy Himeiss took off on Monday night against Dansville, to help the Lions advance to the district semi s by pouring in 30 points. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 6. 2003 - Page 11 "f thought we were ready, ” says Veitch Wrestlers’ Battle Creek run ends in semifinals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Everything was set up for the Hollywood finish for the Lakewood varsity wrestlers. A trip to the state quarterfinals by knock­ ing off the returning state champs. Their league rivals there as well, with whom they had to share the conference crown. And things went their way on Friday night in the quarterfinals, but Saturday's semi's brought it all to an end. “Wc got up this morning and took a nice run. Then wc sat the team down and took them through what wc needed to do. 1 though! we were ready.” said Viking Coach Bob Veitch. The Vikings fell to Lapeer West in the State semifinals Saturday in Battle Creek, 44-21. Lakewood lost the toss and sent its best out on the mat Io start things off at 160. Tommy Pctt knocked off Andy Artress 7-1 to get the ball rolling for the Vikings Veitch said later that he had hoped put­ ting Pctt at 160 would gel the Vikes off to a strong start despite losing the loss, and the Viking big guys would be able to snowball the quick lead. But the momentum wasn’t Lakewood's for long. Two pins and a decision in the next three matches by Lapeer West gave them a strong 15-3 opening lead. A quick pin by Juddy Wierckz at 275 brought the Lakewood fans out of ihcir scats. But Lapeer responded. And they didn't just win flights, they had big wins. The Panthers had five pins in the match, and a technical fall as the points just piled up against the Vikings. Evan Terry at 119. and Ryan King al 125 did what they could, both scoring decisions to cut a 26-9 Panther lead down to 26-16. But along came two more Panther pins lo clinch the win. The Vikes did gel lo end on a high note as Lance Bcglin pul Josh McCormack on his back 1:44 in at 152. But it wasn’t enough lo put smiles on the faces of the Vi­ kings. Meanwhile. Mason was earning a spot in the finals. “At least it’s scrnconc from the league.” said Pctt. “But it*. someone ve beat already. That's what sucks." The Bulldogs went on to top the Panthers in the finals. 29-27. Friday night the Vikes looked like they were just warming up when they knocked off Center Line 42-20. After falling in the first two flights, start­ ing al 160. the Vikes found themselves down 9-0, but the heavyweights got the scales tipping in the right direction. Geoff O'Donnell at 189 scored a pin. then Alan O'Donnell tied things up with a 7-3 win al 215 to tie the team score at 9-9. An unsportsmanlike conduct call against Center Line put the Vikes up one v hen Wierckz took the mat at 275. His 5-4 deci­ sion put the Vikings up four in the team score. Justin Gillons followed that up with a tech fall, and then the Vikings and Scotty Blocher scored a win at 112 by forfeit. Center Line inched to within six with five flights remaining, but another void, at 130 against Mike Ketchum gave the Vi­ kings six more points. The rest of the way. Brandon Carpenter scored a major decision for the Vikings, and Nathan Shoup picked up a 12-5 win. Petl closed out the quartertinal victory by smiling to the crowd as he pinned ^Cen­ ter Line’s Del Sinclair at 1:32 of the 152pound match. Unfortunately, it was the last big smile for the Vikings on the mats in Battle Creek. “(Our seniors) have had a good run. Some of these kids were freshmen who’d never wrestled before,” said Veitch. “They’ve been two years down here, and had four league wins. Wc got them to be­ lieve on a dream, and what could happen. They had great four years.” Lapeer West's David Schlaud added to his 50+ win total by knocking off Lake­ wood individual state qualifier Brandon Carpenter (top) Saturday in the state team semifinals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Eagle eagers third Viking Tommy Pett ended the quarterfinal round on a high note for Lakewood by scoring a quick pin in the final match of the night Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 13 matmen remain in competition Individual wrestling’s state tournament begins today. Thursday March 6, at the Pal­ ace of Auburn Hills. The Grand March and Round 1. begin at 2:30 p.m. with only that round to be de­ cided on Thursday. Then things really get into full swing on Friday beginning at 8:30 a.m. and the final session of the day, the semifinal starts at 7p.m. Saturday, things again begin at 8:30 a.m. with the day concluding with the finals at 4:30 p.m. The MHSAA says that “the event is the largest high school wrestling final tourna­ ment in America, with 14 weight classes in each of four divisions, totaling 896 wres­ tlers from over 300 schools.” Hastings. Lakewood, and Middleville LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Focctoaura Sala THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEM PTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karl M. Milan) and Patricia M. Millard. Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Decision One Mortgage Company. L.L.C., Mortgagee, dated November 21. 2000. and recorded on December 4. 2000 Instrument No. 1052519 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the EquiCredrt Corporation of America. Assignee by an assignment dated November 28. 2000, which was recorded on April 16. 2001. Instrument No. 1058145. 3arry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY­ SEVEN AND 57/100 dollars ($131,337.57). including interest at 9.290% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on April 17. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot No. 13 of Home Acres, according to the plat thereof recording to Uber 4 of plats on Page 67. being a part of Southwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated March 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File >200311902 Team R (3/27) wrestlers are in Division 11. Delton and Maple Valley grapplcrs arc in Division III. Here’s a list of the 13 Barry County grapplcrs who remain with their current season records. 140 Brandon Carpenter - Lakewood 38-7 145 Scott Redman - Hastings Nathan Shoup - Lakewood 152 Tommv Pctt - Lakewood 103 34-11 R.J. Morgan - Hastings Andrew Reeder - Middleville Jimmy Sweat - Delton 29-18 45-4 189 125 43-10 Chad Ferguson - Hastings 275 51-3 Ben Boss - Maple Valley Patrick McKeown - Middleville 42-5 Alan O'Donnell - Lakewood Juddy Wierckz - Lakewood Happy *BvUiuiay AlexLMuy March#* JCow.Dad An Insider’s View As a friend of Jim Carr, we often fish and hunt together. He is constantly interrupted with calls concerning zoning issues. I've never seen him com­ plain or be upset because of the interruptions, whether night, weekends or even out-of-state hunts. I see him work with the people, for the people, on their schedule. The words “We, the people" means just that with Jim Carr. imagine it was (Oakfield's) as well.” The Eagles shot just 29-pcrccnt from the floor in the contest. “Everybody really had to work for every bucket,” said Sprague. Eric Lamphcrc led the way offensively for the Eagles with 21, and Adam Lam­ phcrc tossed in 19. Ron Holley pulled down seven rebounds for the Eagles in the loss. Maybe the contest against Oakfield should have been the tournament champi­ onship. Sprague thought that his team was. “by far the second best team in the tourna­ ment.” But the seeding didn't work out in favor of the Eagles. “Oakfield is a good ball club." said Spra­ gue. “Wc did everything we could do." BCC opened the tournament on Fridaynight against Central Lutheran. The game was kind ol a struggle for the Eagles, but they found their way through to a* 52-41 victory. The Eagles actually trailed by six points at the half, but stepped up their defense in the second to pull out the victory. Eric Lamphcrc finished the contest with 16 points, eight rebounds, and eight steals. Seth Meek and Wcstendorp each tossed in ten points. Wcstendorp also added eight rebounds. 40-4 Dustin Morgan - Delton 135 ' 26-3 160 Record Wrestler - School 43-9 37-6 The Barry County Christian boys’ bas­ ketball team blew open a close ball game in the second half against Midland Christian to finish third in the Association of Chris­ tian Schools International’s season ending tournament. The Eagles scored 26 points in the third quarter and cruised to a 64-39 victory. Adam Lamphcrc poured in 32 points, and Eric Lamphcrc added 14 for the Ea­ gles. Eric Lamphcrc also had eight assists and six steals in the contest. Getting the job done on the glass for the Eagles were Carlyle Wcstendorp and Seth Meek who finished with 12 and 10 re­ bounds respectively. The Eagles had to face Midland Chris­ tian for third place because the were knocked off in the semifinal round of the ACS1 tournament by Oakfield, 48-42. Eagle Coach Jim Sprague said that his team was “pretty disappointed of course. They all felt they played pretty well.” But the coach was impressed by the way they were able to respond and top Midland just two hours after the tough loss. “They snapped back. I was worried.” Sprague said he liked the defense his Ea­ gles played against Oakfield. “It was out best defensive game of the year. 1 would A Different Approach To Healing 22-3 32-6 NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the county Agricultural Preservation Board. The Farmland Preservation Ordinance stipulates that the board must consist of: three individuals with agricultural interests, one elected official in township govern­ ment. one individual with real estate or develop­ ment interests and one individual representing local natural resource conservation interests. I* you qualify to serve under any of the above requirements, applications may be obtained at the county administration office. 3rd floor of the courthouse, and must be returned by 5 p.m. on Friday. March 14. 2003. Nashville (517) Blue Cross PPO, Medicare, PPOM Provider www.nnlwilleciiiropracticcenter.net Hastings Country Single Season Pass 18 Years or below ........................ $195^ 19-30 .......................................... $750 j 31 and above .................... $975 Other membership options available ^TSAVE OVER $1^000^3 , Play A Round Of plf In Under ^WJours Pint Vote Jim Carr for Rutland Township Supervsior Paid for by the Committee to Elect Jim Carr. 3535 T-llotson Rd . Hastings Contact Par Tee 269-945-2992 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 6. 2003 Viking spikers top Saxons in finale The Lakewood varsity voilcyball team w in their 12th straight District i.curnament on Saturday at Ionia defeating Holings in the finals 15-9. 15-2. Hastings opened the game going up 4-2 when Lakewood's Chelsea Brehm went on an eight point run to put Lakewood up 10­ 4. Hastings hung in there closing within 3 points at 12-9. but Lakewood finished the game off with 3 more points, ending the game at 15-9. “1 watched Hastings play Charlotte a couple of weeks ago," said Viking Coach Jeff Duils. “and they took Charlotte three games before losing so 1 knew that if we didn't play well, we'd have trouble. But the way wc blocked and hit the ball was a huge part of out victory, plus we had seven aces." Lakewood then played a strong second game and won the match and the distinct crown with a 15-? score. “The girls were very up beat, and ex­ cited. and played with high intensity versus Lakewood in the finals,” said Saxon Coach Gina McMahon. “We just didn’t pull it out. Lakewood was better. Lakewood was smarter." The strong blocking the Vikings had was in pan attributable to the fact that the Sax­ ons struggled a little with their offensive passing game. “We couldn’t mix anything up," said McMahon. “(Lakewood) knew where it was coming frum. They read it every time.” “I think Lakewood was beatable.” says McMahon, “but we’d have to be on our best day to beat ’em. and wc weren't. Wc didn’t play poorly, we just weren’t at our best." “I think we ended the season on a good note. It looks good. Wc made it to the dis­ trict finals, and lost lo a pretty dominating team." After a bye in the first round the Saxons knocked off Portland in the semi’s, 15-3, 15-11. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MiCHWAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that th. Townahip Board ol Rutland Charter Township wd conduct a pubLc hearing at the Townahip Ha* at 2481 Haan Road on March 12. 2003. at 7:30 o;dock p.m. k> con­ sider a proposed Special Aaaeeement Rod prepared by tie Townahip Asaosaor pureuam io the direction ol the Township Board, concerning the improvement ol Irving Road Special Aaaeaamant District previously created. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Road Improvement Special Asseesment District wrthm which tie cost of such improvement la proposed to be aasasaad kidudea the blowing: PARCEL »J6 13-008-004-06 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP TH N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 SEC 9-3-9 PARCEL 408-13-009-008-10 RUTLAND TWP COM AT NE COR W 1/2 NW 1/4 9-3-9 POB. TH S 320 FT. TH W 165 FT TH N 290 FT; TH E 85 FT; TH N 30 FT; THE E 100 FT TO POB PARCEL 408-13-009-006-15 RUTLAND TWP COM AT NW COR SEC 9-3-9. TH S 1980 FT. TH E 1320 FT FOR POB: TH N 300 FT; TH W 435 FT; TH S 3C0 FT; TH E 435 FT TO POB PARCEL 408-13-009-008-20 RUTLAND TWP THE S 680 FT OF THE W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 9 T3N R9W RUTLAND TWP BARRY CO. PARCEL 408-13-009-008-35 RUTLAND TWP COM AT NW COR SEC 9-3-9; TH S 1320 FT; TH E 1320 FT; TH N 600 FT TO POB N 200 FT. TH W 1069 FT; TH S 200 FT: TH E 1069 FT TO POB PARCEL 406-13-009-006-40 RUTLAND TWP COM AT NW COR SEC 9-3-9; TH S 1320 FT; TH E 1320 FT; TH N 600 FT TO POB N 200 FT. TH W 1069 FT. THS 200 FTTH E 1089 FT TO POB PARCEL 406-13 009-008-45 RUTLAND TWP COM NW COR SEC 9-3-9; TH S 1320 FT FOR POB. TH S 660 FT; TH E 885 FT; TH N 300 FT; TH E 435 FT; TH N 360 FT; TH W 1320 FT TO POB, EX COM 1320 FT S OF NW COR SEC 9 FOR POB. TH S 42 FT; TH E 215 FT; TH N 42 FT; TH W 215 FT TO POB RUTLAND TWP COM AT NW COR SEC 9-3-9; TH S 1320 FT; TH E 1320 FT; TH N 400 FT TO POB PARCEL 406-13-009-008-70 RUTLAND TWP COM 320 FT S OF NE COR W 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 93-9 FOR POB. TH S 200 FT; TH W 310 FT TH N 200 FT TH E 310 FT TO POB. PARCEL 406-14-009-009-00 RUTLAND TWP THAT PART E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 9-3-9 COM 594 FT S N 1/4 POST SEC 9; TH S 316 FT; TH W 1320 FT; TH N 316 FT TH E 1320 FT TO POB. PARCEL 408-13-00900910 RUTLAND TWP BEQ ON W U E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 93-9 2126 FT S OF N LI SEC 9. TH E 1320 FT; TH S 512 FT; TH W 1320 FT; TH N 512 FT TO POB PARCEL 408-13-009-009-30 RUTLAND TWP BEG ON W LI E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 9-3-9 2128 FT S OF N U SEC 9; TH E 132C FT; Th S 512 FT; TH W 1320 FT TH N 512 FT TO POB PARCEL 406-13-009-009-40 RUTLAND TWP BEG ON W U E 1/2 NW 1/3 SEC 93-9 910 FT S OF N U SEC 9; TH E 1320 FT; TH S 347 FT; TH W 1320 FT; TH N 347 IT TO POB PARCEl. 4C3-13-009-00950 RUTLAND TWP BEG ON W LI E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 93-9 1587 FT S ON N U SEC 9; TH E 1320 FT; THS 541 FT; TH W 1320 FT; TH N 541 FT TO POB PARCEL 408-13-009-009-60 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP COM AT NW COR E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 93-9 FOR POB. TH E 300 FT; TH S 494 FT. TH W 300 FT; TH N 594 FT TO POB PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the total estimated amount to be specially assessed wittim the enere Road Improvement Specie! Aaaeeement District lor the calendar years 2003. 2004. 20005, 2006 and 2007 is $8946 00 each year PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said proposed Special Assessment Roll and Map may be esanvned at the office ol tie Township Clerk at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, during regu­ lar business hours. At the public hearing, the Township Board w* review said proposed Special Assessment RoB. address interest of 5% for contingencies and hear any comments or objections thereto which might be made or filed with said Board at or prior to the time of said pubtec hearing, and will any revisions, amendments, or changes to said proposed Special Assessment Roll and the amount of special assessments to be levied against benefited property. Appearance and protest at trite puMc hearing la required In order to appeel the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest or his or her agent may appear m person at this hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to Me tvs or her appearance or protest by letter received at or before the pubic hearing, and if such a let­ ter ts fried then the personal appearance of the person protesting is not required. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writ­ ing at this hearing as set forth above may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the Special Assessment Roil. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary <uds and services, sucn as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to toe Rutland Charter Township Clerk Individuals wrth disab.lrt.es requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below i I. ROBIN E. McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD ;; । HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 There is still on task for Hastings Volley­ ball this season. The school will host a Class B Quarterfinal on Tuesday March 11. There’s still a chance that Lakewood could be one of the two team's participat­ ing when that time rolls around. VOLLEYBALL, continued on page 15 DK and TK spikers fall to tough district foes Hastings’ Tiffany Howell goes down to dig one out in front of teammate Abbie Allerding (2). (Photo by Perry Hardin) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT ON IRVING ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 “Wc watched Portland play Ionia, so wc knew where lo serve, and who lo serve to.” said McMahon. The Saxons did an excel­ lent job following through with the plan. “Wc played really smart." The Saxons had six seniors playing in their final volleyball contest on Saturday. “They’ll be greatly missed.” says McMa­ hon. “They’ve started building a better, bigger, stronger program for Hastings.” Saxon Lisa Noteboom (9) gets off the floor to send a shot past the Portland defensive front. (Photo by Perry Har­ din) The Panther varsity volleyball squad ran into a tough Allegan team in its opening district match on Saturday, and ended DK’s season with a 15-2,15-6 win. “(Allegan) suprised us." said Panther Coach Rhonda Sturgeon. “They had a lot of hard hitters. They had a quick offense in the front row, and girls hitting from behind the 10 foot line. Which wc haven’t seen all season.” “My girls didn’t give up. They fought.” It was the final contest for four Panther seniors, Jen Glenn, Jessica Font, Amanda Worm, and Christian Charron. “I’m gonna miss ‘cm," says Sturgeon. “They were such a good example for the whole program. They set the standard and expectations of what needs to happen." Middleville Volleyball The 7 rojan varsity volleyball season, and the career of its leader for the last 14 years Cindy Middlebush came to an end Saturday to another tough team in the Division II district. TK drew a bye to advance to the district semifinals in Delton on Saturday, but ran right into the fourth ranked team in Divi­ sion II in the state, Otsego. Using a perfect service game, the Tro­ jans hung tough in the first game. “The first game was tied at 7-7,” said Middlebush. “I HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Haskngs Charite lowrahlp Boaid <X Review lor 2003 will be held at me township hall at 885 River Hoad. Hastings. Michigan. 49058. on the Mowing dales; Tuesday. March 4—Organizational Meeting—100 p.m. Monday. March 10 Appeal Hearing 912 am. * 1-4 p.m. Tuaaday. March 11-Appaai Hearing 912 am. * 1-4 pun. Wadnaaday, March 12-Appeal Hearing Upm.iHp.ni The Board ol Review wiU meet as many more days as deemed necessary lo hear questions, protests, and lo equal­ ize tie 2003 assessments Written protests may be sent to the above address by Tuesday. March 11.2003. The tentative ratios and tie estimated mcSSpilera lor each dess d real property and personal property lor 2003 are as fol­ lows. AgriciXtural ............ 46.02%............ 10865 Commercial............ 42.01%............. 1.1902 Industrial................. 50.00%............. 1.0000 Residential .............48.52%............ 1.0305 Personal ................. 50%................. 1.00 Developmental thought maybe we’d go to three games ” But Otsego showed why they arc worthy of their ranking. The Bulldogs took the next eight points in the first game to win 15-7, then took the second 15-3. “Otsego did a good job of mixing up their offense with a combination of tips and hits to the outside perimeter of the court," said Middlebush. The Trojans didn't quite reach their pre­ season goal of resetting the school win mark, but they did have another outstand­ ing season and a second place finish in the final year of the O-K Blue. Driving The Industry In A New Direction NOW HIRING Esperlerced Solos. Teems «na Treiners Owner Operators Solos 83c Tooms 83c EXPERIENCED CMTYEXS OWNER OPERATORS GRADUATE STUDENTS We are looking for experienced teams to run priority dlspetch. ww1 (1-88B-««7-372»| Jess Font (8) is one of four Panther seniors who's volleyball days at Delton ended on Saturday with their loss to Al­ legan, (File Photo by Perry Hardin) PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: .. .50%................. 1.00 The Township will provide reasonable and nerasss/y aarvtcas to individuals with dteaMffiaa who wish to attend the Board ol Review upon 10 days notes to tie Supervisor. Jkn Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Townahip THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY Advertisement FOR THAT PURPOSE. FLEAM CONTACT Little Known Secret In Hastings BY DAVID STOWERS YOU ABE HACTIVFMtTNrY DUTY HASTINGS 4 Downtown H tiling $ >i ssa-awow Many people in our community have no idea that there is a small company in the area called Netpenny.net. Nctpenny offers fast, reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Internet service to Barry County and the surrounding communities. What’s so refreshingly unusual is that Nctpenny charges only $4.95 a month for internet access and they have no contracts, no set up fees and they don’t even require a credit card. Nctpenny is able to keep their cost low by utilizing an underground data center located 85 feet underground. Nctpenny only has one billing rate and not only is it simple, its fair because you only pay for what you use. Nctpenny charges only I penny per minute. They have a $4.95 minimum charge each month, however this includes 495 minutes (8.25 hours) of Internet service so people who don’t use the Internet much win big. Then they simply charge 1 penny per minute after that with a maximum monthly charge of $14.95, which is still a fantastic price for unlimited Internet service. Some people are saving as much as $227 a year - which is a car payment, a boat payment or a weekend getaway year after year, just for switching Internet companies. With the cost of Internet for most families here running in excess of $19.95 or more per month, its refreshing to know that there is high-quality/lowcost alternative for Barry County residents. For more information about Nctpcnny.nct just go to their website: www.netpenny.net and/or call them toll free - 1-888-248-7239. MORTMEf X*7-JWJ 11 50. 2:20. 450. 720. 945 FRVSATLS 11:45 OTTNB VTKMM(R) ■ 11:40.2:10,4:40.710.9 35 ■ FRVSATLS 11:50 I CRKABO (PG-13) 1130.2.00.4:30. 700. 925 FRVSATLS 11:40 O CRADLE 2 TK BRAVE (R) 9:55 FRVSATLS 11:50 ■J ROM (R) 2 30. 7 30 ■MBEVR (PG-13) 12:00. 500 IS IINK Default has been made in the condriiona ol a mortgage made by James J. Tuttle and Jeannine O. Tuttle, husband and wife, to Advanta National Bank, mortgagee, dated August 2, 1999 and recorded August 31. 1999 in Uber 10347, Page 27, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is no?.- held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of CaMomia, NA by assignment submitted to and recorded by toe Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand N.ne Hundred Sixty-One and 29/100 Doffers ($82,961.29) induding interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wM be foredosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on April 10. 2003. The premies are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described All that certain property situated in Delton in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan and being desenbed m a deed dated 9-6-95. and recorded 10-10-95. rmong the land records of the county and state set forth above, and refer­ enced as foltows: Book-642, Page 156. Lol 159 of Steven s Wooded Acres No 3 according lo the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Ltoar 5. of Plats. Page 84. The redemption period shaO be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property ts determined abandoned in accordance wrth MCLA §600.32418. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution wrth the borrower Dated March 6. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of Calrfomia. NA . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ftte No 209 1970 3/6-413 �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. March 6. 2003 - Page 13 BOWLING scores Thursday Mixed Cook-Jackson 61 1/2; Three Frogs 59 1/2; Last Minute 54 1/2; Hastings Bowl 53 1/2; Middle Lakers 47; King Pins 46; Who’s Up 44 1/2; Just Us 29 1/2. Men’s Good Games and Series - J Reflett 215-560; M. Kidder 192-537; C. VanHouten 191-529; C. Haywood 184-472. R. Frey 158-430; B. Akers 165. Women’s Good Gaines and Series - H. Service 192-470; S. Merrill 174-463; L. Jackson 160-451; L. McClelland 180-443; S. McKee 205; J. McMillon 189; F. Haynes 175; M. Hodges 162; S. Lambert 149; J. Rabley 147; S. Cooley 138. Tuesday Mixed Yankee Zephsr 24-12; Woodland Sales 22-14; TVCCU 21-15; Consumers Con­ crete 20-16; Hastings Cits Bank 20-16; Bsc 1-35. Men's High Games & Series - D. Mor­ gan 213-584; K. Beebe 200; L Porter 2(M; S. Hanse 196; P. Scobcs 189-522; G. Heard 201. W’omen’s High Games & Series - B. O’Keefe 165; J. Pennington 192-524. Sunday Night Mixed Sunday Snoozers 61 1/2; Happy Hookers 61; Thunder Alley 58; Racing Buddies 54 1/2; Goof Balls 51 1/2; 4 Horsemen 50; Thee Froggcrs 47 1/2: Red Dog 47; Pinheads 46; Sandbaggers 39. Womens High Games and Series - H. King 214-560; M. Kircher. 179-522; M Simpson 189-500; K. Thompson 122-345; D. Snyder 202; K. Becker 201; M. Snyder 4 179; A. Hubbell 165; B Cantrell 145; D. Saal 120. Mens High Games and Series - B Cantrell 208-491: B. Christie 208-486; B. Falconer 212; G. Snyder 189;B.Allen 182. Bowlereltes Bennett Industries 58-42; Carlton Center Bulldozing 533-463; Railroad Street Mill 49-51; Hecker Agency 48-52; Dean’s doll 463-533; Kent Oil and Propane 45-55. Good Games and Series - B. Blakely 171-470; J. Rice 193-470; L. Elliston 204­ 497: S. Huver 176-476; N. Potter 158-427; D. Snyder 199-554; S. Drake 165-433: L. Dawe 155-441; G. Potter 165-464; D. Cocncn 167-388: B. Hathaway 175; G. Otis 186-458. Life for serious bailpiayers after high school When Americans went to war in 1941, they took diamond sports with them While baseball caught on quickly in post war Japan, fastpitch softball captured com­ petitive hearts of men and women from Australia (still a powerhouse in interna­ tional competition) to Zanzibar, and in most other places American soldiers, sail­ ors, and airmen passed through on the way to liberating Europe and the Pacific. By the early 1980’s, close to 25 million people played organized fastpitch ball around the globe. In the early 80's the women's game became an Olympic demon­ stration game, and is now a regular part of the summer Olympic venue. The Pan Am games provide top of the menu for men's fastpitch ball. The Freeport Recreation Association (FRA) men's fastpitch league is the center of the game in our area. Last year seven teams participated, four of them moving as far as the state finals in Midland. Over the past four years, nine area teams have par­ ticipated in state final play. Fastpitch players can look for great com­ petition throughout the summer in dozens of exciting tournaments across the state from Marquette to Monroe; Traverse City to Saginaw. FRA president Rich Kunde re­ cently observed, "The men’s game doesn't get much attention these days - a lot of peo­ ple think fastpitch is a girls and women's game, and it is - but men and women have been playing since the early 1930's. There is no more competitive and personally de­ manding diamond game." He noted the short base paths, narrow angles, make, “every ground ball, and many line drives, a bang-bang play." FRA is seeking new teams, new players, and offering one on one or group coaching assistance for aspiring pitchers. “In an ef­ fort to grow the game." Kunde said, "half a dozen retired pt -hers and players have vol­ unteered time to help young pitchers get started.” Among them arc state Hall-ofFamer Vem “Stub” Allerding, Jr (inducted in January), Don Bowers, Stan Hause, Dave Nichols, and Many Landes. Kunde said the game is played for fun, but, “with a serious competitive attitude generally attributed to baseball," players wont find in the slo-pilch game. Many fast­ pitchers throw the ball upward of 80 m.p.h. One local pitcher has been clocked at 100 m.p.h. on several occasions, and the ball is coming from a rubber 46 feet away. It comes up at the batter from the pitcher's knee, and moves “like few men can make a baseball move," due lo the raised seams. When released from the pitcher's grip, the ball is roughly 40 feet from the plate. "It's always been a defensive game," Kunde commented, "but innovations from new coaching blood in the women's ranks have evened it out through introduction of the ’bottle* bat, and the ’rock-a-way’ start for base runners. The beauty of the game, according lo Kunde (and everyone who's played it) is, “that it's all there - hitting, bunting, steal­ ing, running, really tough pitching, and a defensive challenge requiring quick re­ flexes, good fielding, and great throwing." Players interesting in forming a team, or joining a team are urged lo contact Rich Kunde, Freeport Recreation Association, PO box 109, Freeport 49325: or to call Rich at (616) 765-5338. (Supplied by the Freeport Recreation As­ sociation) HMS Sports Shorts HMS Wrestling The Saxon wrestlers are now 5-0 after defeating Grandville 72-40. Saxon wrestlers getting wins for the night were Alex Wilcox (pin). Jeremy Red­ man (pin). Darrin Hoffman (pin). Steve Case (pin). Jordan Carley (pin). Mitch Ga­ han (forfeit). Corey Jewett (forfeit). Matt Donnini (pin). Ryan Lambert (forfeit). Kyle Snider (pin). Gred Woodmansee (forfeit), and Mike Bekker (pin). Winning in the exhibition round were Jordan Tyrell. Tom McKinney. Josh Bare. Corey Engle. Travis Trudgeon. Steve Wcsterveld. and Shane Hills. Eighth Grade Gold Volleyball Wednesday. Feb 19 the girls traveled lo Jenison and fell 15-5.4-15, 15-9. "Wc had a lot of problems with leaving the middle open.” said Coach Brenda Dawe. “I did see an improvement in their aggressiveness of play." Leading scorers on the night were Dana Shilling mith 12 points, Katee McCarthy with six. and Erika Swartz with six. Tuesday. Feb. 18, “the girls played good for the first game of the season," said Dawe, but were defeated by Grandville. The Saxons top scorers we»e Shilling and Nikki Meade with five points apiece, and Kaitlin Mason with four. Eighth Grade Blue Volleyball Last Monday the Saxons knocked off Caledonia 15-5,15-6,15-12. Kayleigh De Cotto led the team with 10 service points and two aces. Hannah Case had eight service points and a pair of aces. Katie Borner scored six, with two aces, and Sheila Carpenter two with two aces. Rachel Ihlcr and Catherine Gillihan both scored four service points. Wednesday Feb. 26, the girls were knocked off by East Grand Rapids 15-13, 15-9,5-15. Hannah Case smacked 20 service points and had six aces. Gillihan had 11 with three aces, and Lindsay Sours had three points and two aces. On Monday night, Feb. 24, the Saxons Competitive baseball league gaining strength The South Central Michigan Youth Baseball League will be beginning its third season this summer. The league's goal is to offer a competi­ tive brand of baseball, and keep it local. In­ road of runging.aftMHid piling gamus Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, or Kalamazoo, with players getting home well past supper time, the league is trying lo cultivate that brand of baseball here. Broken up into four divisions, 16-andundcr, 14-and-under. 12-and-under, and 10and-undcr, the league began two years ago with four or five teams in each division. It has since expanded to six or seven per divi­ sion and is continually looking to grow. LEGAL NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Forecioeura Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by David G. Schnittker and Cindy K. Schnittker husband and wile (onginal mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated August 18.2000, and recorded on August 29, 2000 in Instrument Number 1048803 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated Apni 9. 2001, which was recorded on June 14. 2001, in Instrument Number 1059740. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is ciakned to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 90/100 dol­ lars ($127,865.90). including interest at 5.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage ano the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiJ be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m., on March 27. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Parcel B - Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 4, Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Distant North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 396.0 feet from tne East 1/4 comer of said section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 132.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds East 330 00 feet to sad East line; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 132.00 feet along said East line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway pur­ poses over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Bender Road The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated February 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Teams (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 4*025 Fite •200226138 Team S (3/13) Currently, the league includes teams from Hastings. Middleville, and Lake Odessa. and is hoping to find some interest in nearby towns like Delton. Nashville, and Wayland. Kcqptng things nearby isn't oigy an cG fort to save driving time around mid-Michigan, but to improve the local varsity pro­ grams, by offering their style of competi­ tive play. “Anybody is welcome to come play,” says SCMYB treasurer Mike McPhillips. Players can try out for one of the existing teams by getting in contact with a coach, or try and get one up and tunning on their own. There's an awful lot of bxseball, and softball going on in the summer time, and one of the biggest hurdles the league has had to work through has been finding field time. Well that hurdle is shrinking thanks ,U> the Hastings Knight* of CuJumbus post. The K of C has decided to offer a parcel of land behind their building for the league to construct a field of its own. Now that that's done the real work car. begin. The league wants to shy away from us­ ing player and team fees lo fund the work on the new field. That money goes to um­ pires, and baseballs, and other equipment. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Orangeville Township Board of Review for 2003 will be held at the township hall. 6910 Boulder Rd. Shelbyville. Ml 49344. on the following dates: Tuesday. March 4. 2003 - Organizational Meeting • 4 p.m. Monday. March 10, 2003 - Appeal Hearing - 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. March 11, 2003 - Appeal Hearing -1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Written protests must be received by March 10,2003. Mail to: Board of Review. P.O. 48. Shelbyville. Ml 49344. or FAX 269­ 472-7189. The ratios and mufttplie.s for each class of real property for 2003 are: CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER AGRICULTURAL 47.18% 1 0596 COMMERCIAL 46 56% 1.0739 INDUSTRIAL 50.00% 1.0000 RESIDENTIAL 47.03% 1.0632 TIMBEFVCUTOVER NC DEVELOPMENTAL NC PERSONAL 5000% 1.0000 Linda Blackmore, Supervisor Orangeville Township BE -fWSl Auction WFOR SALE\ Thursday. March 13. 2003 Property is located at 2689 W. State Road Hastings, Michigan The sale will be held at I p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan .Minimum bid is $36,901.00 S.E.V. is $39,000 property sells "AS IS" The home is a ranch with 3 bedrooms. I bath on a partial basement with a one-car attached garage. This foreclosure sale is subject to sivmonth redemption rights. Terms—certified funds delivered to the sheriff at the sale. Right now the league is working on finding sponsors, or fund raising ideas to help turn their piece of land into a field of drcams. McPhillips says that the league is always looking for umpires, players, teams, and tyclp with field funding or just a set of hands. More information on the league can be obtained from league President Mark Brisboe at 948-05G6, or at its website at www.scmyb.com. “Wc offer a good brand of baseball,” says McPhillips. “The demand is really there, based on the response we’ve had so far." NOTICE TO IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Nolic, is hereby given that the proposed budget ol Irving Township tor fiscal yw 2003-2004 *W be submitted for con­ sideration at a public hearing on March 12th al 7.00 p.m. The propoeed budget wU be available for inspection at the town­ ship hall at 3425 Wing Road on March 7th al 10:00 a m. to 12:00 noon. Immedutety fokMng the puMc hearing a town­ ship board meeting wrl be hold to consider adoption of the fell to the Huskies from Forest Hills North­ ern. 3-15.15-8. 15-11. Gillihan led the team with 10 service points and four aces. Hannah Case scored nine points and had three aces, while Alyssa Case had three service points. Borner and Tiffany Edwards each had two points, and Emily Bcnningfield and DeCotto each had one. It was the second straight win for the Huskies over the Saxons, who also won last Thursday. 15-11.15-8. 8-15. Hannah Case led the team with 13 serv­ ice points and an ace. Gillihan had eight points and two aces. Edward and Alyssa Case each chipped in with three service points. YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketbail League A League Varney Construction ............................ 10-1 Blair Landscaping................................... 7-4 Hastings Family Dentistry.................... 3-6 Ncxtcl......................................................0-11 B League Drill Team....................................... .11-0 The Buzz................................................... 7.5 Viking....................................................... .6-6 Michigan Custom Excavating............. 5-6 Hastings Mfg..............................................4-7 Barry Automotive/Richics.................... 3-7 Flexfab .....................................................3-8 Game Results - Barry Auto/Richies won by forfeit over Viking; Drill Team 79 vs. The Buzz 72; Nextel 68 vs. Hastings Family Denistry 82; The Buzz 56 vs. Michigan Custom Excavating 48; Varney Construction 82 vs. Blairs Landscaping 34; Michigan Custon Excavating 36 vs. Viking 43. YMCA Women's Winter Volleyball Hastings Orthopedics ......................... 24-3 Sappanos................................................ .21-9 Curves ................................................. 14-16 Trictor..................................................... .7-20 Flexfab................................................... .6-24 Barry County YMCA Winter 2003 Co-Ed Volleyball Good Looking Team........................... 34-2 Chaos ..................................................... 32-4 Hastings Mfg.......................................... 24-9 Flexfab: James .................................... 15-21 Class of 93 ........................................... 14-22 Corday Construction.............................9-27 Flexfab: Williams ................................ .8-28 Movie Outpost ......................................8-28 f<yL Hastings City Bank Hen For You Since 1886 PART-TIME TELLER Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for A Ptet-Time Teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Hearings office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be <ietail oriented and possess excellent customer relations skills. 2003-2004 budget. Indhriduala with disabilities requiring awdiiary aids or sevress should contact the dertr at seven days prior to th. n.eMng by writing or calling Carol Ergang. 3241 Wood School hu . MidrSeville, Ml 48333, X294B-8893 Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings. Ml 49058 B06/M-F I need your help to insure the best leadership for Rutland Township WRITE IN MY NAME DON SPENCER March 11 • Special Election For more details, contact: Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Rural Dcx-chtfmcM Ai E^ual Oppi*ntnirx Lender Paid for by the Committee to Elect Don Spencer, 1972 Dakota Trail. Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 6. 2003 LEGAL NOTICES HOPE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AND BUDGET WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 25, 2003 AR Board members present and no guests. Approved previous minutes and Salary Resolution 2003-1 Worked on 2003-04 Budgel and approved fending it to the Budget Hearing Meeting Adjourned 10:30 a.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (3/6) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Stuart C. Baker and Marta Baker, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage. Inc. d/b/aThe Money Store. Mortgagee, dated the 21st day of March. 2000 and recorded in the office of the Register ol Deeds, for The County of Barry and State ol Michigan, on the 28th day of March, 2000 in Uber 1042553 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of 2/28/01. series 2001-A on which mortgage there 15 claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Nine A 12/100 ($89,909.12), and no suit or proceedtog at law or in equity having been instituted to recov­ er the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day ol April, 2003 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. Local Time, said mortgage wift be foreclosed by a safe at puttee auction, to the highest bidder, the main lobby of the Barry County Courthouse al the Barry County Courthouse ir Hastings, (that being the budding where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon al 8.6500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, tnd expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, neces­ sary to protea its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Al that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the Township of Carlton, County of Barry. State ol Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wit: The East 520 feet of that part ol the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Town 4 North, Mango o west. lying Norm oi welcome noso. except the North 1590 feet thereof. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the West 16 teet thereof m recorded in Uber 387, Page' 286 During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the safe, the property may bo redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant a MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed dur­ ing 30 days immediately following the safe. Dated: 2/27/2003 Wefts Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA Mortgagee FABRIZXD & BROOK. P.C Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney lor Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N A 888 W B»g Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 (3/27) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2003-23648-DE Estate of Henry E. Hudson. Date of birth May 13. 1933 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Henry E. Hudson, who lived at 12451 Banfield Rd . Johnstown. Michigan died December 26. 2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented tc Alice L Hudson, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probe?* court at 220 W Court St. Sts 302. Has*:***. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Data: February 21. 2003 Law Office of Kathleen F. Cook Kathleen F. Cook (P31842) 121 S. Cochran Ave Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517) 543-7843 Alice L Hudson 12451 Banfieid Rd Delton. Ml 49046 (3-6) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE FAMILY DIVISION 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION ALE NO. 02-783-OC HON. JAMES H. FISHER ANGEL* GRACE MILLER. Pfe*-’ ASr.. RAHMAN. Defendant Attorney for Plaintiff Lori L. Pourzan P59396 LEGAL SERVICES OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN 3490 Bette Chase Way. Suite 50 Lansmg. Mi 48911 (517) 394-2985 ext. 223 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT fT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued by Plaintiff in this court for Custody. 2. You must file your answer to take other action permitted by law in this Court at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 un or before Friday. May 30, 2003. If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the rel>ef demanded in the complaint filed ।n this course. 3. Acopy of this order shaft ba published each weak in the Hastings Banner for three consecu­ tive weeks and proof shaft be filed in this court. 4. A copy of thia order shaft bo sent to Aahiqur Rahman at his last known address by registered mail return receipt requested before the date of the test publication and the Proof of Mailing shaft be filed with this court. Dated. 2/21/03 Hon. James H. Fisher Circuit Court Judge (3/20) Community Lenten luncheon series starts today in Hastings STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of BRUCE ROGER MESECAR TRUST ADMINISTRATION Date of birth: 11/27/1918 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. BRUCE ROGER MESECAR SSN: 363-16-6507. who lived at 2455 Ottawa Trail. Hastings. Michigan died 11/134)2. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wilt be forever barred unless presented to Marshall Mesecar. named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. William L. Meengs. Jr (P52711) 4433 Byron Canter. SW Wyoming. Ml 49509 616-531-7722 Marshall Mesecar 7460 NoftkeDr Caledonia. Ml 49316 616-891-1373 (3/6) The weekly community lunch and wor­ ship programs, held each Thursday during Lent, start today (March 6) and will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings this year. Everyone is welcome to attend the scries, which offer an opportunity for informal fel­ lowship and worship with area Christians from various denominations. Lunch (free-will donation), prepared by church members, begins al noon in the church's fellowship hall, followed by a worship service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministe­ rial Association, this year’s series has a dif­ ferent twist. Rather than feature area pas­ tors as the speakers, area lay people will be speaking during the worship time. Each Notice ol Mortgage Foretosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Vickery and Kendtyn B. Vickery. Husband and Wife (original mort­ gagors) to Bank One. N.A.. Mortgagee, dated August 3.1999. and recorded on August 18.1999 in Liber Document No. 1034052 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE .*ND 22/100 dollars ($96,535.22). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Countv Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on A^ril 10, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35 and the West 10 Feet of Lot 34 of the Village of Mito. According to the Recorded Hat Thereof As Recorded in Uber 1 of Hats on Page 32. The redemption period shaft be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 6, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Town G (248) 593-1310 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File <200232933 Team G (3/27) Switch To ALLTEL Kidnapping suspect to face arraignment Richard James Warner II was taken into custody by the Ottawa County Sheriffs of­ fice Tuesday night at a motel in Ottawa County after being sought on a warrant for kidnapping his two children from Otsego. The Ottawa Sheriffs Office acted on in­ formation he received from a confidential informant that Warner had been seen at the motel earlier in the day. An officer then ob­ tained a photo of Warner from Newaygo County and showed it to a clerk who identi­ fied the photo as being Warner. Warner was then taken into custody without incident and transported to Allegan County Jail, where he was to be arraigned on parental kidnapping charges. The Allegan County Sheriffs office said the public furnished tips to help bringin this mat.cr to a peaceful and speedy conclusion. Warner was charged in connection with a parental kidnapping last weekend involv­ ing his children, Tabitha Jean-Tamar War­ ner, 15, and Anthony James Warner, 13. On Saturday evening, March 1, Warner convinced the mother of his two teen-aged children to allow them lo accompany him to dinner, even though he has no provision for custody of the children. At 10:30 p.m. that evening, the son called home and requested permission lo spend the night in lhe Baldwin area with his father and sister, and promised to return home Sunday afternoon, March 2, by 5 p.m. This was the last contact the mother, Lorelle C. Mathc, of Otsego, had with her children or their father, until he dropped them off at a Plainwell location Tuesday. No one was physically harmed in con­ nection with the incident. AND GET THE MOST FOR YOUR MINUTES AAAA National Minutes UMIIIJ ■ ■ WV 400 speaker will reflect upon this season's pro­ gram theme of “A Resurrection Experi­ ence.” The schedule of speakers includes: • March 6 - Pam Sanders of Hastings Assembly of God Church. • March 13 - Steve Youngs of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. • March 20 - Margaret Hollenbeck of Firs! United Methodist Church. • March 27 - Jay Taylor of Thomapple Valley Church. • April 3 - Jane Hardy c' the Salvation Army. • April 10 - Barbara Schondclmaycr of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. First United Methodist Church is located at 209 W. Green Si. Birkholz rated in top 50 women State Senator Patricia Birkholz, R-Saugatuck Township, who represents all of Barry County in Lansing, has been recog­ nized as one of the 50 most influential women in West Michigan by the Grand Rapids Business Journal. She was recognized Tuesday at the Frcderik Mcijcr Gardens, in an event honoring 50 West Michigan women recognized as leaders at the helm of business, academia and their professions. These women arc recognized for affecting oungc in their community, giving tirelessly of themselves and their time through charitable organiza­ tions and providing strong and ethical lead­ ership through their numerous board ap­ pointments. "Being recognized by the Grand Rapids Business Journal as one of 50 most influen­ tial women in West Michigan, is truly an honor and a privilege," Birkholz said. 1 am surrounded by 49 other amazing and tal­ ented women who definitely deserve this recognition." 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MORTGAGE SALE - Defauh has been rads in tie condftkm ol a mortgage made by Ventura Tonbrink, unmarried (original mortgagors) to Pri­ ority Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 9, 2001, and recorded on November 14, 2001 in Lber Document No. 1069738, in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was as* signed by mesne assignments to Mortgage Elec­ tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated August 7, 2002, which was recorded on September 4. 2002, in Uber Docu­ ment No. 1066731, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al tie dan hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE AND 98/100 dollars ($125,683.98), including interest at 7.875% per Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- (t«)355-»1 (516) 396-1550 WwijWortl THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTE MPTING TO C OLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. (6 S) 399-5155 (269)660 0495 Ciauy CtaJy Ce*.‘ar (616)842-7171 togs. Michigan al 1:00 PM, on March 20.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and Classy Chany Cellular (231)744-7171 Gnat Lata Cellular (231) 737-2355 Great L*i CeBular (616)7914600 SOHOWtaeu (616)975-7464 Holland MMyWnim (War Choices (269)983-7000 Baaamant WMt Repair by NW Anew BaaamentBhterprooAngbyB^Jry £ WNtohall (tea? Lata CSMar 531)893-6300 (231) 755-64U Tha East 8527 feat of Lot 27. and the Watt 23 feet of Lot 26 Supervisor’s Plat No. 1. accordng to the recorded plat thereof in liber 2 of Plats un Page 77, Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry, State of Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. tn wrsen case me reaempuon penoa snes oe ju days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 13. 2003 1-800-237-2379 SOWSYSimfFSOUrHMEnkKMMMC. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team J (248) 593-1311 Trot! & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Ate 8200311624 CMS) �The Hastings Banner VOLLEYBALL, continued from page 12 Lakewood Volleyball Rouni-up “I am very happy for the girlt,” said Duits. “It has been a lough year in some re­ spects. but this is nice for them. Now we can go to Byron Center and play for the re­ gional title which would be a great reward for us. Plus we have 40 wins, and that makes us feel good too." "Wc started the day out slow and Char­ lotte got on us early but I have to give the girls a lot of credit for hanging in there and Hghting back." The Vikings opened their day with a match jgainst Charlotte. The two teams had met twice in the last regular season match and Charlotte in last Saturday's Capitol Cir­ cuit semi-final. Charlotte jumped to a quick 6-0 lead in game one. Lakewood fought back to trail 9-7 before Brehm scored 3 straight points to give Lakewood their first lead. 10-9. The Ori­ oles came back with 3 points of their own to make it 12-10. Then aces by Keagan Krauss and Emily Goodcmoot knotted the score at 12 a piece. A Charlotte kill by Sydney Kuipers pul Charlotte on top 13-12. Rachel Diekhoff served 2 points for Lakewood, and a kill by Krauss made the score 14-13. Then after 4 side outs Jessie Buchc served for the game and got the point when Charlotte's junior outside hitter Ashley Ollenburger hit the ball out. Lakewood controlled game 2 from start to finish. Katie MacDonald opened the Lakewood s Keagan Krauss saves a point tor the Vikings while Jessie Buche (5) looks on. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Tuesday Trios Shirley’s Chuckwagon 583-41.5; Cook Jackson 57-43; Bob’s Grill 56-44; Kenny Lee Builders 55-45; Piece of Cake 52.5­ 47.5; Trouble 51-49; CB’s 48-42; 3 Blind Mice 45.5-54.5; Secbcrs Auto Body 45-55; Miller's Excavating 31.5-68.5. High Games & Series - N. Clow 233­ 560; M. Sears 159; L Trumble 187-523; T. Brown 169; K. Carpenter 161; L. Potter 172-500; T. Redman 187-518; M. Slater 170; T. Franklin 159; J. Rice 194; J. Phillips 151; D. Sceber 165; P. Fisher 160, P. Ramey 223-565; R. Brummcl 211-559; V. Green 151; S. Vandcnburg 191-563; A. Arends 193-525; R. Miller 181; D. James 219-513; D. Pennington 181-503; S. Pen­ nington 167. Senior Citizens No. 1 Senior 633-403; King Pins 60-44; Wieland 60-44; Girrbach’s 60-44; Jesiek 9­ 45; Nash’s Harem 58-46; M-M’s 57-47; Friends 543-493; Ward and Friends 52-52; Sun Risers 5F3-523; 4 B’s 50.5-533; Kuempel 493-543; Hall’s 48-56; Early Risers 453-583; Bunerfingers 44-60. Womens High Game • E. Ulrich 177; L. Miller 188; E. Dunham 178; S. Merrill 179; J. Kasinsky 165; J. Gasper 190; N. Bechtel 169; M. Wieland 184; H. Service 156; E. Moore 167; A. Lcthcoe 180; M. Matson 157; Y.Chccscman 169; Y. Markley 168; S. Patch 180; L. Friend 156; R. Murphy 178. Women's High Series -L. Miller 514; E. Dunham 514; S. Merrill 467; J. Gasper 506; M. Wieland 483; A. Lcthcoe 475; Y. Cheeseman 486; R. Murphy 497; S. Patch 486. Men's High Game - M. Schondclmayer 171; J. Beckwith 166; D. Dimmers 209; W. Brodock 167; B. Mallckootc 159; C. Jesiek 188; B. Terry 203; L. Markley 188; D. Murphy 174; C. Baker 232; G. Waggoner 189; D. Edwards 170; B. Brandt 170; L. Brandt 190; M. Kidder 158; W. Woodmansee 159; G. Forbcy 190; C. Haywood 165; B. Adgatc 184; N. Thaler 194; B. Cook 168; D. Walker 178; D. Han 176; D. Kierscy 185. Men's High Series - M. Schondelmayer 480; D. Dimmers 488; C. Jesiek 473; B. Terry 564; L. Markley 463; C. Baker 613; G. Waggoner 507; D. Edwards 495; L. Brandt 531; G. Forbcy 518; C. Haywood 462; B. Adgatc 491; N.Thaler 536; D. Walker 466; D. Hart 487. Wednesday PAI. Nashville 5 Plus 59; HairCare Center 58; Mace’s Pharmacy 50 1/2; Railroad Street Mill 49; Eye and Ent 45 1/2; Armour Auction 44 1/2; Secbcrs 41; Girrbach’s 36 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - D. Sceber 245-559; E. Dunham 204-521; B. Viking Katie MacDonald moves quickly to get her arms on a dig against Charlotte. (Photo by Perry Hardin) game with seven straight points including 3 aces, and then used good plays at the net by Buchc to control Charlotte hitters. Goodc­ moot served points 13 and 14 and then thought she had an ace on point 15 but the referee called the ball out. Brehm then ended Charlotte's day on her next serve making the final score 15-8. “It was a big change from when wc played them last Saturday," said Duits. “We didn't play all that well, but it shows strength of character to win against a good team when you aren’t playing your best.” The Vikings easily handled Caledonia 15-8,15-4 in the semifinals. “The only problem we had with our match was the seven service errors. We will get killed at regionals serving that carelessly," says Duits. “(Buche and Brehm) really had a good day blocking, though. Their got their hands on a lot of balls, especially against Caledo­ nia. They didn't let the Scots do much of­ fensively.” For the day Buche had 19 kills, 12 digs, and eight blocks. Krauss had 18 kills and five aces. Abby Chase had 62 assists. Brehm and MacDonald had 27 and 21 serv­ ice points respectively. Lakewood plays at Byron Center High School Saturday March 8, at 10 A.M., against Hamilton in the regional competi­ tion. Hathaway 188-505; R. Murrah 167-470; G. Potter 163-450; J. Kasinsky 44-392; R. McComb 191; L. Elliston 182; B. Maker 181; S. Armour 179; J. Rice 176; T. Christopher 174; D. Bums 164; B. Blakley 163; G. Denny 161; J. Snyder 161; R. Murphy 156; H. Pennington 152; B. Smith 146; B. Norris 141; J. Leo 130. Friday Night Mixed One Old One 61-43; 4 of a Kind 60-44; We’re A Mess 60-44; Heads Out 58 1/2-45 1/2; Wimer Golfing 55-49; Brushworks 54­ 50; Trouble x4 53-47; Viatec 52 1/2-51 1/2; Oops 51 1/2-52 1/2; Mercy 49-55; Bad Habit II 49-55; Now Who’s Up 48 1/2-55 1/2; We Don’t Care 48 1/2-55 1/2; 4 Fools 48 1/2 51 1/2; TenPins 47 1/2-56 1/2; Gutter i • ster 46-54; Who's Up 45-59; All But One 41 1/2-62 1/2. Ladies Good Gaines and Series - S. Keeler 191; M. Martin 179; P. Cooley 157; N. Clow 203-535; B. West 162; D. Bartimus 198; S. Vandenberg 210-513; J. Lancaster 164-424; J. Phillips 186; D. Pennington 188-512; T. Pennington 194­ 521; M. Sears 170; C. Madden 174-460; N. Taylor 153-399; K. Becker 235-565; P. Ramey 188; L. Potter 210-500; Dara 123. Mens Good Games and Series - B. Falconer 211-588; C. Martin 246-603; G. Coolev 198-561; D. Service 184-513; C. Pennington 244-665; B J. West 199-574; R. Guild 199; R. Lancaster 187-514; E. Phillips 183; C. Shook 268-618; D. James 225-605; H. Pennington 228-638; J. Barnum 213; G. Mesecar 199-529; A. Taylor 233-6)4; B. Rentz 25; B. Ripley 180; B. Ramey 168; T. Ramey 176. Thursday. March 6, 2003 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR TWAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by: Derek W. Lydy, a single man to D&N Bank, Mortgagee, dated Apnl 21. 1999, and recorded on April 22. 1999, in Instrument Number 1028448, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE Assignment to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by an assignment dated September 16. 1999. and recorded on October 22. 1999. in Instrument Number 1036961. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY THREE AND 99/100 DOL­ LARS ($79,973.99). including interest at 7.125% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provide, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wu* be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on March 13. 2003. Said premises are situated m Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 91: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30. Town 2 North. Range 7 West Described as Commencing 23 tnd 3/7 rods East of the Southwest comer of said Southeast 1/4, thence East 22 and 6/7 rods, thence North 7 rods, thence West 22 and 6/7 rods, thence South 7 rods to place of beginning. Parcel #2: A parcel of land In the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described as commencing at the Southwest cor­ ner of said Southeast t/4 of Section 30 and run­ ning thence East 23 3/7 rods; thence North 7 rods lor the true place of beginning , thence East 22 6^ rods, thence North 27 feet; thence West 22 6/7 rods; thence South 27 feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption perixi shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 30 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (3/6) Take Notice that a sale pursuant to an exe­ cuted writ of execution of the real property de­ scribed below shall occur on Thursday. March 20, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. on the steps of the Barry Courtly Courthouse located at 200 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. The property is described as follows: The west one half ol the southwest one quar­ ter of section 24. town two north. Range seven west, except one acre out of the southwest comer for school Purposes, being situated in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan. Notice of Mortgage Forclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John D. Shoup and Brenda L Shoup, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to CttiFinanciai Mortgage Company. Inc. f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 6. 1996, and recorded on April 15,1998 in Document #1010442 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIX AND 79/100 dollars ($101.306 79), including interest at 9.720% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Mi, at 1 DO p.m., on April 10,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Starting at the Southwest comer of the North 8 rods of the South 32 rods of the West 495 feet of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, for the place of beginning, thence South along the Section line in center of Barber Road 132 feet, thence East 30 rods, thence North 132 feet, thence West 30 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. m which case the redemption period shaJI be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, fed 48025 Fite #200229793 Team M (3/27) TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Notice of Budget Public Hearing STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate ol ELIZABETH A MESECAR TRUST ADMINISTRATION. Date of Birth. 4/16/19. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. ELIZABETH A. MESECAR SSN: 366 18 7951. who iived at 2455 Ottawa Trail. Hastings. Michigan died 11/18/02. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marshall Mesecar. named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months aftor the date of publication of this notice William L Meengs. Jr (P52711) 4433 Byron Center. SW Wyoming. Ml 49509 616-531-7722 Marshall Mesecar 7460 Noffke Dr Caledonia.*MI 49316 616-891-1373 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2003-23639-NC In the matter of Wyatt William Warren and Kennedy Chnstine Warren, minors. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose addressees) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be bared ex affected by the following TAKE NOTICE: A heanng will be held on Fnday. March 21. 2003 at 1130 a m at 206 W Court St.. St* 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge Richard H Shaw for the following purpose Petition for change of name requesting the Change of name for Wyatt Wilham Warren to Wyatt William Case and Kennedy Chnstine Warren to Kennedy Chnstine Case This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent Date: 02/10/2003 Jill Humphreys Steele (53335) 10125 S M43 Hwy. Ste. 14 Delton. Ml 49046 Tonya C Case Chad Warren 9240 Banfiefd Rd 410 S Wellman Dowling. Ml 49050 Nashvllle, Ml 49073 (3/6) (3/6) Noto pf MortoM* Foreclosure Site THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USFD YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY­ MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric A. Reck a single man (original mortgagors) to Amenftrst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 26. 1999, and recorded on March 4, 1999 in Document No 1026045 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Washington Mutual Bank. FA. successor In interest to Homeside Lending. Inc.. Assignee Dy an assignment dated February 28. 1999, which was recorded on April 22. 1999. in Instrument No. 1028455, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FIFTY-TWO AND 10/100 dokars ($88,052.10). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wtt be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.rn. on April 3. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry. Township of Barry, Stale of Michigan, is described as follows: PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 Oc SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. LYING WESTERLY OF THE CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PARCEL AS RECORDED IN LIBER 307 OF DEEDS PAGE 449 AS RECORDED IN BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND LYING EASTERLY OF THE CENTfflUNE OF HIGH­ WAY (BROOKLODGE ROAD). RESERVING THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR ROAD HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES PARCEL 2: ALSO THE NORTH 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, EXCEPT A PARCEL SOLD TO CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY AND RECORDED IN LIBER 307 OF DEEDS IN PAGE 449 AND DESCRIBED AS A STRIP OF LAND 311 FEET WIDE ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27. AND DESCRIBED S FOLLOWS: TO FIND THE PLACE OF BEGIN NING OF THIS DESCRIPTION COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION. RUN THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 871.05 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 317.64 FEET. THENCE NORTH 11 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 1345.05 FEET TO THE SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MIN­ UTES 32 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION 317.63 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 11 DEGREES 30 MIN­ UTES 15 SECONDS EAST 1345.01 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALL IN SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BARRY TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: February 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200213360 VA Team J (3/20) STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCATTON/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 03-089-00 Plaintiff Melody Ann Duchnowski 8141 W. State Rd.. Apt H Middleville. Ml 49333 (269) 795-9199 Plaintiff’s attorney Melody Ann Duchnowski 8141 W. State Rd.. Apt. H Middleville. Ml 49333 (269) 795-9199 v Defendant Stephen Duchnowski 1115 11th St. Grand Rapids. Ml 49504 (616) 454-9921 TO: Stephen Duchnowski IT IS ORDERED: You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a divorce. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law In this court at the court address above on or before 28 days after last publication. If you fan to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint tied in this case. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in Hastings Banner for three consec­ utive weeks, and proof ot publication shall be filed in this court. Date 2/14/03 James H. Fisher Judge (3/13) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: James. M. Rauteton, a single man. to DAN Bank. Mort­ gagee, dated June 7, 1999, and recorded on June 14, 1999, in Document Number 1031045, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. by an assignment dated March 1. 2000, and recorded on January 30,2001, in Doc­ ument Number 1054423, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN AND 96/100 DOLLARS ($84,118 96), inducting interests at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foredosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'dock p.m. on March 20. 2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Carl­ ton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING 1316.05 FEET DUE EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECT-ON 23, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 10 MINUTES WEST 668 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 10 MINUTES EAST 668 FEET. THENCE EAST 652.95 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 30 SEC­ ONDS WEST 668 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 652.95 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PROPERTY TAX ID 408-040­ 023-205-200-03. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in winch case th* redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 31,2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgage* PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hils, Michigan 48334 (3-13) We offer one thing even more reassuring than our 12 month/ 12,000 mile warranty. The Hope Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2003-04 at 5463 South M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. M-chigan. on Monday. March 17. 2003. at 6:30 p.m. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for pubic inspection al the Township hall. This notice is posted in compliance with the PA267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Ad). MCLA 41 72a (2)(3) and the Amencans With Disabilities Ad (ADA). The Hope Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids <.nd services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tap-as of printed materials being considered at the meet ing. to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon five days notice to the Hope Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contad the Hope Township Board b. wnting or calling the following Linda Eddy-Hough The work it covers. With our 12month/ 12.0U0 mile Peace of Mind~ warranty, your maintenance and repair work is guaranteed at any of the more than 11.000 NAPA AutoCarc Centra nationwide. But you'll probably never use it. That's because all our technicians are ASE-ccrtificd. and they use high-quality NAPA parts. So they'll get the job done right the first time. And you can forget about (he warranty That's the best peace of mind there is 5463 S. M-43 Hwy. ____________________________________________________________________________ (269) 948-2464 save SAVE IRiESl »5ooOfi: Hope Townahip Clerk Hasting*, Ml 49058 rcz; 500 ARLINGTON ST. (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE 269-795-3550 I �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 6. 2003 Brunch program highlights land encroachment worries Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Bale MORTGAGE SALE This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used lor that pur­ pose Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT L BATEMAN and RITA F. BATEMAN, husband and wile. Mortgagors, to INDEPENDENT BANK-WEST MICHIGAN, a Michigan banking corporation, hav­ ing its principal office at 78 S. Main. Rockford, Michigan. 49341. Mortgagee, dated June 18. 1997 and recorded September 4. 1997 in Doc. *1001099 of Mortgages. By reason of such defau.t the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DXBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven R. Evans and Laura A. Evans, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to .Vnsriflrst Financial Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated April 21, 1999, and recorded on April 27, 1999 Instrument No. 1028719 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Washing­ ton Mutual Bank. FA. successor in interest to Homeside Lending, Inc. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated April 21, 1999, which was recorded on June 14,1999, Instrument No. 1031059, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tie date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND 03/100 dollars ($116,736.03), including merest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In raK mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Michigan at 1:00 PM, on March 20,2003. Said premises are situated on TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN, Barry County. Michigan. «to are described as: The East 5 Acres of the South 112 of the South­ west 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32, Town 1 North, Range 8 West Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 months) from the date of such sate. payable forthwith. At the date of this Notice there is daimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of FIFTY ONE THOUSAND TWENTY AND 65/100 (551.020.65) dollars, indudmg inter­ est at the rate of 9.75% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, indudmg attorney fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings. Michigan on April 10. 2003. at 1W p.m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No 104, Public Acts of 1971 [MCLA 600 3240 (12). MSA 27A 3240 (12)] the redemption penod shail be 12 months from the date ol the foreclosure sale The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: PARCEL B: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 11. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan, dis­ tant East 453.61 leet from the South 1/4 post ot Section 11 and running thence North 05*01’30" East 428.84 feet; thence South 62*49' East 304.35 feet along the Southwesterly right-of-way line of an abandoned railroad, formerly Michigan Central Railroad Company, thence South 288.15 feet to the sard South line of section 11; thence West 306.3 teet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement 16.5 teet in width for ingress and egress, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 11 distant East 586.91 teet from the South 1/4 post of Section 11 and running thence North 08*09*21* East 335.71 teet to the point of ending on the said Southwesterly line of railroad, said point lying North 62*49* West 140 teet from the northeast comer of the above described par­ cel. PARCEL C: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 11. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan, and running thence East 38 feet, thence North 25*48’ East 587.21 feet; thence South 62*49* East 111.00 feet along the Southwesterly right-of-way line ol an abandoned railroad, formerly Michigan Central Railroad Company, to the true point of beginning; thence North 20*50'40* East 450.84 feet (recorded North 20*53* East 450.65 teet) thence South 58*5 ‘ East 300 teet; thence south 11*54’ West 443.00 teet to the said Southwesterly railroad right-of-way Ime; thence North 62*49’ West 366 28 ioet to the point of beginning, togettier with en easement 16 5 teet in width lor ingress and egress, the centerline ot which ts described as: Beginning at a point on the South line oi Section 11, distant East 586.91 teet from the South 1/4 post ol said Sectton 11 and running thence north 08*09*21* East 365.71 teet to 4 point of ending on the South line of the above described parcel lying North 62*49* West 90.79 feet from the Southeasterly comer thereof. P.P. #08-013-011-014-05. The default and foreclosure proceedings include a 1964 Skyline mobile home, serial #2231014311, permanently affixed thereto, as evi­ denced by the Certificate of Mobile Home TMe. Dated: February 19, 2003 INDEPENDENT BANK-WEST MICHIGAN A Michigan banking corporation. Mortgagee SCHENK & BONCHER Gary P Schenk P19970 601 Three Mite Road. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49544-1601 (616) 647-8277 (3-27) Dated: February 13, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Teteyaph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200234437 Team J Notice of Mortgage Forclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher A. Miler, a single person (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Homo Mortgage Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 27. 2000. and recorded on October 30, 2000 in Uber Instrument No. 1051367 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND 21/100 dollars ($69.669 21). inducing interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given tnat said mort­ gage will be foredosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on April 10, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, wto are described as: I ot 2. Block 16 of H J. Kenftekl Addition to ths City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shaB bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shail bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns, Ml 46025 Ate #200313828 Team D (3/27) Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. to a debt collector and wo are attempting to collect a mewaa *w 4 m ■—+ - — oouineo nhkelnrr* -JH4 K — oeoi ano any tniormauon win do *usod lor that purpose. (3-6) THamMBAnmemiiqai ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBL ANY EQfiJBALRUfiKiSE^LEASEXQfflACI QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond L Monte and Sherrie A Morris, husband and wite, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee tor Alternative Landtag Group, Its suc­ cessors and assigns, mortgagee, dated August 1, 2001 and recorded August 18,2001 In Document No. 1064657, Barry County Records. Said mort­ gage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns by assignment dated August 1, 2001 and recorded on August 13, 2001 in Document No. 1064658. Barry County Records. There is ctetewd to be due on such mortgage the sum ot Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five and 45/100 Dollars ($91,775.45) Including Interest at the rate of 7.25% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained In the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Sta}e of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mangy wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue at ttw Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pm. on March 13,2003. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 289 cf the City, formerly Wage ol Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence West 12 rods tor the place of beginning, thence North 8 rods, thence West 4 tods, thence South 6 rods, thence East 4 rods to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, uritess the property is oetarmineo aoanooneo in accoraance wiui mula 9601.3241a, In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate In the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: February 6,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor GMAC Mortgage Corporation, Its successors and assigns, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 280.0123 (3/6) SECTION 00030 DATED: February 13. 2003 ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgage* Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Brrmtogham, Ml 48009-6616 For Information please cal: (248) 540-7701 KEY BANK. USA. N.A. Mortgagee ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS BOA—2003 STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN MORTGAGE SALE - D?<euit has been mads In the conditions of a mortgage made by MATTHEW S MEEK. AN UNMARRIED MAN to KEY BANK, USA, NA. Mortgagee, dated Juns 8, 2000, and recorded on June 14, 2000, as In­ strument No. 1045558, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of one hundred thirty eight thousand three hund, ed three and 91/100 DoBars ($138,303.91), tadudtag interest at 11.100% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wffl be foredosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bony County Courthouse, Hast­ ings, Ml, at 1:00 PM on March 20,2003. Said premise* ar* situated in YANKEE SPRINGS TWP.. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described a*: Fite Number. 08-0063231 BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT A BEING THE EAST 20 RODS OF THE WEST 50 RODS OF THE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 3T 38* EAST 329.72 FEET ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF TRACT A. THENCE SOUTHERLY 245 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF TRACT A, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 38* WEST 155 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES 07 12* WEST 140.7 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 310 FEET PARALLEL WlTH THE WEST UNE OF TRACT A TO THE EAST-WEST 1/4 UNE OF SECTION 23. THENCE WESTERLY 75 FEET ALONG SAID 1/4 LINE, THENCE NORTH 654.95 FEET ALONG THE WEST UNE OF TRACT A TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EASE­ MENT 30 FEET IN WIDTH FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO THE REMAINING PART OF TRACT A CONTAINING AN EXISTING BITUMI­ NOUS DRIVEWAY THERETO. ANO SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO YANKEE SPRINGS ROAD VIA BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY SERVING THE ENTIRE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23. Ths redemplton period shal bo 6 month(») from tho date of ouch sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.32413, in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from tho dale of ouch cate. ' (3-6) Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is again of­ fering Sunday Brunch on March 9. Seatings are at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Reservations are required and may be made by calling (269) 721-4472. Admission is $11 for adult members and $5 for member children (ages 3-12). Non-members are $23 for adults and $6 for children (ages 3-12). An informative program. Keeping Barry County Natural, will be offered at 1:15 p.m. in the auditorium. The encroachment of development onto Barry County’s for­ ests, fields, lakes, streams, wetlands and farmland is a problcn, that is continually on the minds and hearts of many, a spokesper­ son said. Gary Pierce, director cf Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, will discuss some of the problems and some of the solutions available, particularly land easements, which are currently protecting many hun­ dreds of acres in the county. Those who attend will hear the experi­ ence of one casement holder who believes in protecting the county’s irreplaceable landscape in perpetuity. Changing jobs or retiring? Consider IRA rollover In the near future, arc you going to change jobs or retire? If so. then you’ll have a lot of things to think about. And one of the most important considerations is what to do with the money you've accumulated in your former employer's 401(k) plan. What are your choices? First, of course, you could always cash out your 401(k), but if you do, you’ll only receive 80 percent of the total, because your employer is required to send the other 20 percent to the IRS. to be applied to your taxes. Also, if you're* under 59 1/2 when you take the lump sum, you may have to pay a 10 percent penalty tax. However, if you really need the money - possibly to start your own business - then your retirement plan may be your biggest source of available cash. But once you’ve used it. it's gone, and you'll have to start rebuilding your retirement savings from other sources. You may be able to move your 401 (k) money to your new employer's plan, if the plan allows it. Or. you may even be able to keep your money in your former employer's plan. You won't be able to make any addi­ tional contributions, but, if you particularly like your investment options and how the plan is administered, this option may make sense. Your other choice is to roll over all or part of the taxable portion of your 40l(k) pre-tax contributions, employer contribu­ tions, all earnings - into a new or existing IRA. You can roll your plan into a "tradi­ tional” IRA. (You can't directly transfer 401 (k) funds into a Roth IRA. You can con­ vert your traditional IRA to a Roth later on, but you'll have to pay taxes on the conver­ sion.) By rolling your retirement plan over to a traditional IRA, you can build up the value of your existing account, and you can con­ tinue making contributions. With the new tax legislation of 2001, you have the flexi­ bility of moving your traditional IRA into your a future company retirement plan if the plan allows for it. By rolling your company plan into an IRA, you’ll get some key advantages. First, you'll avoid all immediate taxes and penal­ ties. Second, you'll continue to benefit from tax deferral. And third, IRAs offer you a wide variety of investment options. You can fund your IRA with stocks, mutual funds, bonds, government securities. By cor.Hast, even a good 401 (k) plan may have only a dozen or so investment funds to choose PUBLIC NOTICE Sealed Bale wK be received by the City o< Hesttops. in me City office*. 201 East State Street Hastings. Ml 49058. until 3:00 pjn. local tana. March 14. 2003. at wtfch time they w« be (x*fcty opened and read aloud. Worts indudes approximately saw cuffing and removals. 5.<M0 square last of raegral color oonCrete crosswalks with decorative stampinq, 1.260 Kneel leal oiexnerets fcjsh bands. S25 lineal ted ol concrete curb and gutter. 140 Boeel teet ot planter crab. 3.830 square teet ol precast morMar pavers. 63 lineal feet of bock planter wans. 10 brick cokrnns. 69 Intel feet of 12- 078 storm sewer, catch. basins, benches, trash receptacles. Irrigation, landscaping, pavement marking and biturrwious patchrig along specified areas ol State Strer '. < downtown Hastings Bidding Documents mey bo obtained stv- onstra Rep. rducKma via PlanWELL. 850 Grandvttla Ave. SW. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503. Phone: (618) 452-1495. A nooHoluneatte payment cl My dol­ lars ($50.00) win be requred lor each sot ol Contract Documents. An addNonal. norwelundable payment ol actual mailing costs plus expenses wffi bo required lor maffing ma Bidding Documents. Bidding Documents may be examined al the following locations on or attar February 25. 2003. Fleis 8 VandenBnnk Engineering. Inc.. 4771-50th Street SE, Grand Rapids. Ml 49512 Veenstra Reproductions via PlanWELL. 650 Grandville Ave. SW. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503. Phone (616) 452-1495 City ol Hastings. 201 Eas- State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 F.W Dodge Corporation. Grand Rap.ds Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or Bid Bond by a recognized surety In the amount ol five percent (5%) of the adders mexmurn Bid price kx base bid end bid alternates Prevailing wages are not required for this project The City of Hastings reserves the nght lo accept any bid. reject any or all bids, lo waive Infor­ malities and make the sward m any manner deemed in me best interest oi me Qty of Hastings. City of Hastings jvn man bi City Manager 4 After the presentation, the audience is welcome to discuss the problem and its so­ lutions and meet members of the Pierce Ce­ dar Creek Institute Land Conservancy Committee, the director of the Institute and a representative from Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. In April, the program, Compost, By Gosh!, will be led by Mary Appelhof, president of Flowerfield Enterprises/Flower Press and author cf Worms Eat My Gar­ bage. Mary will introduce the audience to the idea of having a home container full of worms to chow down on food wastes and turn it into humus full of nutrients for house plants. Known as Worm Woman, Mary will read Michelle Portman’s charm­ ing, colorful, light-hearted guide to vermin­ composting. Compost, By Gosh! She’ll talk a bit about how the books came to be and how worms can change your life. To make reservations for either brunch call (269)721-4472. Notice is hereby given that noxious weeds and vegetation as defined by Section 38-100 to Section 38-106, of Division 4, of Article II of Chapter 38 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, not cut during the growing season of April 15. 2003, to October 15, 2003, may be cut by the City of Hastings or its designated representative, and the owner of the property shall be charged with the cost thereof. Noxious weeds and grasses more than eight (8) inches in height, dead bushes, and bushes infested with dangerous insects or infectious diseases must be cut and removed from the property. Any owner who refuses to destroy and remove such material may be subject to a Civil Infraction and fine, and the City or its designated representative may enter upon the land as many times as necessa<y, and destroy and remove such material and charge the cost to the property owner. Any expense incurred by the City shall be reimbursed by the owner of the land. Unrecovered costs shall be levied as a lien on the property and shall be collected against the property in the same manner as general taxes The City, through its Code Enforcement Officer, shall have the right to enter upon such lands for the pu.pose of cutting down, destroying or removing nox­ ious weeds or vegetation and shall not be liable in any action of trespass. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Service* from. Be aware, though, that if you do roll over your 401(k) distribution into a traditional IRA. you will lose the ability to take out a loan from this funding source. You may have found that borrowing from your 401(k) is preferable lo other forms of loam. That's because, when you repay a 401(k). you are essentially paying yourself back, with interest. Before making any moves with your 40l(k). see your tax adviser. Your 40l(k) may be the largest single source of money you ever have available - so make sine you lake good care of it. STOCKS The folbwing prices are from the dose ot business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 18.08 20.46 -27 -1« Wai Mart 45.92 427 3837 2928 25.95 3423 26.85 15.76 7.74 3127 934 78.70 18.66 5139 29.00 1221 20.10 4.07 1030 41.10 3935 4690 Gold SJVQf Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $352 85 $4.67 7,70487 12B +$1.00 +$.02 AT&T , SBC Communicahons Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DamlerChrysler Dow Chemical ExxorvMobi Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings M^. IBM JCPenney JohnsonS Johnson KeSogg's Company McDonald's Seats Semco Energy Spartan Moton TCFRrandal Pharmacia & Upjohn -35 +.09 -139 -.18 -.34 -238 -.13 -237 -1.40 ■1.07 -1.10 ■24 -133 +.17 +.06 -.97 +25 -133 -205.63 -300M �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 5. 2003 - Page 17 Gun owners’ coalition files suit against Saline by Dan Hennes Staff Writer The city of Saline is the latest scene of a lawsuit being filed over its local Anti-con­ cealed carry firearm ordinance. Hastings had enacted a similar ordinance in January, but the City Council voted to delay implementing it until the appellate court rules on the subject before moving further. The Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO) announced Wednesday that it was in the process of fil­ ing the suit against Saline. “Most municipalities have decided to wait for the court’s ruling, like Hastings," said Delton resident Chuck Perriconc, MCRGO executive director. “S&iinc de­ cided to not take that approach, so wc filed." Saline is the third city taken to court by MCRGO. Ferndale and then East Lansing chose to enact ordinances that limit where concealed weapons can be carried. The MCRGO feels that the ordinance contradicts state statute (Public Act 319), passed in 1990, that reads: “A local unit of government shall not im­ pose special taxation on, enact or enforce any ordinance or regulation pertaining to, or regulate in any other manner the owner­ ship, registration, purchase, sale, transfer, transportation, or possession of pistols or othtr firearms.” "I'm still firm in my stance that the*city is on solid legal ground (with the ordi­ nance). Hastings City Attorney Stephanie Fckkes said at the City Council’s meeting Feb. 10. “I did not hear from the Hastings City Attorney as promised." Perriconc said. “But I’ve heard they won’t be implement­ ing mat policy until the court rules.” MCRGO’s suit against Ferndale already has been argued al the appellate court and a verdict is expected "any day now," accord­ ing to Perriconc. The Hastings ordinance was modeled af­ ter Ferndale’s. Perriconc said that whatever ruling comes down from the appellate court, he is sure it will head even higher. “I’m sure it will go to the (Michigan) Su­ preme Court," Perriconc said. “Under the law, a citizen who wishes to carry a pistol must first endure rigorous training, finger­ printing, criminal and medical background checks, interviews and licensing. It's real simple — break the law and you won't get a permit. “The Michigan Municipal League has managed to convince a few local govern­ ments that they can bar good citizens from their buildings if they carry," Pcrricrne added. “What they haven’t told them is that these ordinances guarantee only the bad guys will be armed since the good guys will follow their rules.” LEdAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ CQLLECLA DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE- PLEASE CONTACT YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MQflIfiAQE_SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James N Borner and Delise K. Borner, husband and wile, to Saxon Mortgage. Inc . mortgagee, dated April 17.2001 and record­ ed May 10. 2001 in Document No 1059460. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas formerly known as Banker s Trust Company, as Trustee and Custodian by assignment dated April 17. 2001 and recorded on May 10. 2001 in Document No. 10*9461. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine and 21/100 Dollars ($159,539.21) including interest at the rate ol 10.062% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue at the Barry County Courtnouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on April 3, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence South 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds East, 280.17 feet along the North and South 1/4 line to the Point of Beginning; thence North 87 degrees 43 minutes 05 seconds East. 210.58 feel: thence South 41 degrees 51 minutes 54 seconds West. 37.70 feet; thence South 03 degrees 05 minutes 59 seconds West. 107.95 feet; thence South 25 degrees 37 minutes 36 seconds East, 163.70 feet; thence South 58 degrees 59 seconds 04 minutes East. 168.68 feel; thence South 36 degrees 48 minutes 17 seconds West. 113.69 feet; thence South 03 degrees 18 minutes 58 seconds West. 33.00 feet; thence North 86 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds West, 148.54 feet; thence Northwesterly 62.96 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 52.00 feet and the chord of which bea-s North 51 degrees 59 minutes 28 seconds Wes’. 59.20 feet; thence South 72 degrees 42 minutes 06 seconds West. 33.00 feet; thence South 79 degrees 37 minutes 07 seconds West. 76.85 feet to said 1/4 line, thence North 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 sec­ onds West. 465.14 feet along the said 1/4 line to the Point of Beginning. Together with and subject to a non-exciusive private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities described separately. A non-exclusive private e.uement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes described as: 66 feet width 33 feet each side of a centeriine which is described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of Section 14, Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence South 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds East. 2634 28 feet along the North and South 1/4 line to the center of said Section; thence North 87 degrees 56 minutes 12 seconds East. 342.74 feet along the East and West 1/4 Firefighters work on putting out a fire at a home on Crooked Lake last Thurs­ day. The A-frame structure was a complete loss. Crooked Lake home destroyed by fire by Dan Hennes Staff Writer Fire raced through a home on Crooked Lake in the Delton area last Thursday, gut­ ting the A-fr?me structure. “I wouldn’t give a damn if it weren’t for the pictures," said howeowner Bob Farwell while fighting back tears. “We lost our son four-and-a-half years ago, and lost a grand­ daughter three weeks before that. All their pictures are in there.” The home belonged to Bob and his wife. Karen. In an ironic twist. Bob is a member of the Delton Fire Department. “It’s one of our own," said one fire­ fighter as he came out of the smoke-filled structure. Firefighters from the Barry Prairieville Hope and Hickory Comers departments re­ sponded to the 12:39 p.m. call and fought the blaze, which had fully engulfed the BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER 4 home by the time they had arrived. “A neighbor saw flames coming out of the kitchen window,” Farwell said. “We just put in new windows, siding, redid the bathrooms." Farwdl said he left the residence around noon to go get a cup of coffee. When he saw a department truck headed out with its lights on. he promptly headed for the sta­ tion before finding out it was his home on fire. “We’ve lived here for 14,15 years," Far­ well added. “My wife is going to die when she sees this." “The fire marshal and me. wc figured out it was an overheated furnace." Delton Fire Chief Meric Payne said. "It malfunctioned and didn’t shut down." The home was a complete loss but was insured. No one was hurt in the fire. 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME utes 00 seconds East. 190.22 feet; thence Northwesterly 60.03 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 58.15 feet and the chord of which bears North 19 degrees 24 minutes 37 seconds West. 57.40 feet, thence North 49 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West. 312.66 feet; thence Northwesterly. Northerly and Northeasterly 401.04 feet along the arc ol a curve to the right, the radius of which is 240.46 feet and the chord of which bears North 01 degrees 11 minutes 16 seconds West, 356.15 feet; thence North 46 degrees 35 minutes 33 seconds East. 91.98 feet; thence Northeasterly 123.49 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius ol which is 253.24 feet and the chord of which bears North 32 degrees 37 minutes 21 seconds East, 122.27 feet; thence North 18 degrees 39 minutes 09 seconds East, 407.29 leet; thence Northerly 148.60 feel along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius ol which is 444.70 feet and the chord ol which bears North 09 degrees 04 minutes 47 sec­ onds East. 147.91 leet; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 36 seconds West. 253.74 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as Reference Point "A"; thence North 68 degrees 56 minutes 29 sec­ onds East. 66.76 feet; thence Northeasterly 114.75 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 206.88 feet and the chord of which bears North 53 degrees 03 minutes 06 sec­ onds East. 113.29 feet; thence North 37 degrees 09 minutes 43 seconds East. 337.10 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as Reference Point *B' and the end ol said centeriine. Also, an irreg­ ular extension of the above desenbed non-exciu­ sive private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes described as: Beginning at aforementioned Reference Point •0"; thence North 52 degrees 50 minutes 17 seconds West, 33.00 feet; thence Northerly 88.24 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius ol which is 174.53 feet and the chord of which bears North 19 degrees 11 minutes 52 seconds Fast. 87.30 feet; thence North 01 degree 14 minu'«*i 01 sec­ ond Eas». 180.01 feet; thence North 5a degrees 56 minutes 1C seconds West. 86.50 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Stewart Lakr,; thence Ncrth 01 degrees 57 mmutes 37 seconds East. 64 64 feet along said traverse line; ther.ee South 8f degrees 43 minutes 27 seconds East, 133.58 feet along said traverse line to the end of said traverse linerYhence South 02 degrees 49 minutes 56 seconds East. 230 65 leet: thence North 86 degrees 59 minutes 54 sec­ onds East. 181 49 feet: thence South 02 degrees 33 minutes 39 seconds Eas« 66.00 feet; thence North 86 degrees 59 minutes 54 seconds West. 183.55 feet; thence Southerly. 90.81 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 170.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 21 degrees 56 minutes 37 seconds West. 89.75 feet; thence South 37 degrees 09 minutes 43 seconds West. 38.93 feet; thence North 52 degrees 50 minutes 17 seconds West. 33.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. A non-exdusive private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes. 66 feet in width. 33 feet each side of a centeriine which is described as: Beginning at aforementioned Reference Point "A”; thence North 57 degrees 55 minutes 41 seconds West. 147.93 feet: thence Westerly 66 57 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 132.63 feet and the chord of which bears North 72 degrees 18 minutes 22 seconds West. 65.87 feet; thence North 86 degrees 41 minutes 02 sec­ onds West. 65.87 feet; thence North 86 degrees 41 mmutes 02 seconds West. 148.54 feet; thence Northfedy 62.98 feet along the arc of a curve to tne right, the radius of which is 52.00 feet and the chord of which bears North 51 degrees 59 min­ utes 28 seconds West. 59.20 leet; thence North 17 degrees 17 minute*: 54 seconds West. 133 41 feet; thence Northerly 195.75 feet along the arc ol a curve to the right, the radius of which is 388.71 feet and the chord ol which bears North 02 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds West. 193.69 feet to e point hereinafter referred to Reference Point "C and the end ol said centeriine Also, an irregular extension of the above described non­ exclusive private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes desenbed as: Beginning at aforementioned Reference Point "C". thence Norin 78 degrees 26 mmutes 38 sec­ onds West. 76 89 feet: thence North 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds West. 104.81 feet; thence North 87 degrees 43 mmutes 05 seconds East. 139.95 feet; thence South 11 degrees 33 minutes 22 seconds West. 135.01 feet, tnence North 78 degrees 26 minutes 38 seconds West. 33 00 feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption period *hall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance wrth MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated February 27, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas formerly known as Banker s Trust Company, as Trustee and Custodian. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 244 0476 Pub: 2/27-3/27 Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Jeffery S. Lynch and Dianna M. Lynch to United States ol America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Mortgagee, dated February 3. 1993, and recorded on February 3. 1993, in Liber 565, on page 160, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol NINETY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE AND 88/100 DOLLARS ($90,181.88). including interest at 8.7 -% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, al 1:00 o'clock pjn., on March 13. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET OF LOT 13 OF THE PLAT OF SMITH'S LAKEVIEW ESTATES f1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2. ALSO DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13 OF SMITH'S LAKEVIEW ESTATES fl. THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 43 MINUTES EAST ALONG SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF WEST STATES ROAD 100 FEET. THENQE SOUTH-48 DEGREES .17 MIN­ UTES WEST 165 44 FEET THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 47 MINUTES WEST 105.8 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13. THENCE EAST 200 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CI 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 28. 2003 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 (3/6) Short Foreclosure Notice - Berry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN ft ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY IN FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: David L WaNey. a married man and Jodie D. Perry-Wafley. his wile to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated March 23,2001, md recorded on April 6, 2001, In Instrument Number 1057743. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due al the date hereol the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND 127100 DOLLARS ($126,733.12), including Interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the ttttute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mertgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 100 o'etort p.m., on March 13. 2003. Said premises are situated ir Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: File Numoer: 08-0055054 PARCEL 1: LOT 26 OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO GWIN'S GROVE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 64 PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE RRST ADDITION TO GWINS GROVE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN UBER 1 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 64; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES ALONG THE SOUTHERLY UNE OF SAID PLAT TO THE EASTERLY UNE OF LOT 26 OF SAID PLAT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY IN CONTINUA­ TION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 26 TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE PLAT OF ISLAND VIEW; THENCE NORTH 48 DEGREES T WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE PLAT OF ISLAND VIEW TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period siiail be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 30. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (3/6) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A. Hickey and Karen E. Hickey, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to MMS Mortgage Services, LTD. Mortgagee, dated January 29. 2001. and recorded on February 12. 2001 in Document « 1054862 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. Assignee by an assignment dated February 2. 2001, which was recorded on February 12. 2001, in Document » 1054863. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of NINETY-THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 24/100 dollars ($93,198.24). including interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on March 27. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Supervisor s Plat of Acker s Point, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 73. m Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, together with part of Point Road and part of Lot 4 as shown in said plat, more par­ ticularly described as: beginning at the Northwest comer of said Lot 2. running tkience South 1 degree 30 minutes West 76.50 feet to the Southwest comer of said Lot 2: thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 132 feet to the Southeast comer ot said Lot 2; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 20 feet to the South line of Point Road; thence North 88 degrees 30 min­ utes West 140.02 leet along said South line; thence North 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds West 67.08 feet to the Southeast comer of Lot 4 of said plat; thence North 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds West 5.00 feet; thence North 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds East 24.13 feet: thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 2.95 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 13.50 feet to the place of beginning; and together with rights of ingress and egress in easement F as hereinafter described. Easement F: a strip of land m varying width being a part of Lots 4 and 5 and a part of Point Road in the supervisor's plat of Acker's Point in Section 16, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 73. desenbed as follows commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 3 of said plat and run­ ning thence North 88 degrees 30 mmutes West 13.5 feet along the Westerly prolongation of the North lino of said Lot 3 for the true place of begin­ ning; thence South 01 degree 30 minutes West 68.95 feet; thence South 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds West 24.13 feet thence South 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East 5.00 feet thence South 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East 56.21 feet therze Northwesterly 1525 feet along the arc of a curve to the right of radius 35.00 feet; the chord of which bears North 33 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds West 15.11 feet; thence continuing Northwesterly 51.79 feet along the arc of a curve to the right of radius 185.00 feet, the chord of which bears North 13 degrees 15 minutes 24 seconds West 51.62 feet, thence North 19 degrees 328 minutes 26 seconds East 23.47 feet; thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 83.47 feet to the Northwesterly line of said Lot 4; thence North 51 degrees 45 minutes East 5.85 feet to the Northernmost comer of said Lot 4; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 19.97 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 6.5 feet to toe place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 monto(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wh ic h case the redem pt ion per>od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 20 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 533-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte • 200233313 TeamC (2/20H3/13) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has beer made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven A. Carpenter and Martha A Carpenter, husband and wife, to Equifirst Corporation. mortgagee, dated August 27. 2001 and recorded September 25. 2001 in Document No. 1065910. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Citifinandal Mort­ gage Company by assignment dated November 15. 2001 and recorded on December 4. 2001 in Document No. 1070750. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine and 88/100 Dollars ($93,839 88) in­ cluding interest at the rate of 9.65% per annum Under the powe- of sale contained in the mort­ gage and toe statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on March 20. 2003. The premises are located in toe Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 11 ’OA. Phillips Addition- as recorded in Liber 1. Page(s) 19 of Plats. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of toe sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: February 13. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Use BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to buy,sell, rent, find workers, etc. Call 945-9554 Attorneys for Crtifinancial Mortgage Company. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 201.1288 (3-13) �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 6. 2003 COURT NEWS: A Gobles man was sent to prison for a term of 57 months to 15 years for second degree criminal sexual conduct against a Grand Rapids girl of 13 years of age at a Yankee Springs campground July 20. 2002. Thomas Lee Forward, 49. who had been convicted of five prior felonies, pleaded with Circuit Judge James Fisher that his conviction was unwarrant.' J. "My life is in your hands.” said Forward, who said he is a recovering drug addict and has been clean since 1991. “Prior to 1991, I’ve been worthless because of drugs. After that. I've kept the same job and stayed clean. I pled no contest because 1 did not intentionally harm this child." "I ask the court to take the low end of the guidelines.” Forward’s attorney, James D. Hills asked. Fisher wasn't moved by the plea. "According to one version, you pulled down a little girl’s pants and fondled her,” Fisher said. "I can’t figure out how you could accidentally pull down a little girl’s pants and call it an accident. , "If I deviate in these type cases. I usually impose a longer sentence,” Fisher added. “I’ve drawn a line in the sand in these type cases.” The girl’s mother spoke to the court be­ fore the sentencing. “My daughter was accosted by the de­ fendant at a Yankee Springs campground, a safe family place for vacation,” she said. “She was a happy, outgoing child, but she was traumatized by the suspect. He took away my daughter’s innocence. “She no longer wants to wear a swimsuit and she’s changed her outlook on life. My mother would like to sec justice done, fa­ ther is outraged. He acted with no human­ ity. She will have to live with this the rest of her life. I’m asking for the maximum so he doesn’t hurt any other children." In other recent court business: • Eric R. Beam. 17. Hastings, was sen­ tenced to serve 10 months in jail (last nine months suspended if probation is com­ pleted). to be served on weekends, and was ordered to pay $1,888 in restitution for breaking into several area schools. He was also ordered to serve two years of probation and pay $1,000 in court costs. “We’re asking for jail time because Mr. Beam broke into several places and stole a lot of money,” said Chief Assistant Prose­ cuting Attorney Tom Evans. “I’m sorry your honor,” Beam told Fisher. “I did make a bad decision. I’m try­ ing to get help.” Fisher also ordered Beam to spend spring break in jail as pari of the sentence. • Brandon D. Devore, 17. pleaded guilty to obstructing a police officer and posses­ sion of marijuana from a Dec. 4, 2002, case in Middleville. Devore’s mother called po­ lice when she apparently smelled the mari­ juana. Sentencing is set for April 3. • Kevin D. Adkins, 46, Hastings, has a court date of March 17. He is being charged for operating a methamphetamine laboratory. • Larry R. Davis, 43, Goshen. Indiana, an alleged co-conspirator of Adkins, has a trial date of March 17. • Dustin L. Harvath. 21. Richland, was sentenced to 90 days in jail, with credit for 36 days served. "I don’t think probation is having much of an effect on your behavior.” Fisher told Harvath. • Scott W. Parks, 42, Battle Creek, was sentenced to two years probation and $2,000 in court costs for delivcry/manufacture of marijuana^ His driver’s license also was suspended for six months. • Gary S. Spicer, 28, Hastings, pleaded guilty to probation violation for failing to complete dhig treatment. Spicer was serv­ ing probation for uttering and publishing (falsifying bank checks) and faces a maxi­ mum of 14 years in prison. Sentencing is set for April 3. • Larry P. Purucker, 19, Battle Creek, was sentenced to 50 months to 15 years in prison for home invasion and being a habit­ ual offender. “Did you realize at some point this was the direction you were headed?” Fisher asked. Purucker also was ordered to pay $1,500 in restitution. • Kevin D. Slack, 37, Shelbyville, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana in a Sept. 1, 2002, incident in Orangeville Township. He was fined $650 and placed on probation for two months. \nliqut > A’< < rcalnai MINNKOTA POWER DRIVE bow mount trolling motor, 361b. thrust, 48” shaft with mounting bracket, $200. (269)948-7921 \altnnoin t 1993 BLAZER: 148,000 miles, 80,000 miles on en­ gine. AU power, A/C, cruise, 4wd 4x4, 52,500 (269)945­ 9144 / or /?. »/ HASTINGS: very large apt., 2nd floor, renovated, clean, quiet place. One or two only, no dogs, $500 per mo. (269)948-4581 filthiness DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. FAIRVIEW CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION: Quality concrete flat work at com­ petitive prices. Basements, garages, polebams, drive­ way and more. Licensed & insured. CaU for free esti­ mates. (616)893-5403 ( anlof I hank< WE WOULD LIKE TO thank our family, BUI, Carol, Tom, Thomas, Michael & Katherine for hosting an open house honoring our 50th wedding anniversary. Also, we thank relatives, church family and friends for sharing with us on our happy occasion and for so many different ways you showed your love to us. Dale & Nancy Cunningham 1996 CHEVY LUMINA: POWER STEERING, POW­ ER BRAKES, POWER LOCKS, AM/FM/CASSETTE, ELECTRIC START­ ER, CAR BRA, TILT STEERING, A/C, INTER­ MITTENT WIPERS, CRUISE CAR IS IN FAN­ TASTIC CONDITION, NO RUST/NO CHIPS, KEY­ LESS ENTRY. RUNS EX­ CELLENT, OIL CHANGED EVERY 3,500-4,000 MILES. ASKING 54,000 OBO. CALL (269)945-9199 AFTER 5PM. 1996 CHEVY S-10: V-6, with cap, A/C, cassette, cruise, under 60,000 miles. Great shape. asking $6,000 (269)795-9058 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At ANTIQUE SHOW MARCH STH * 9TH, BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS EXPO COMPLEX. A LARGE VARIETY OF AN­ TIQUES. JUST NORTH OF * HASTINGS ON M-37. <SAT, 10AM-6PM; SUN., LOVE N CARE AFC Home 10AM-4PM. $2.50 ADM. now has openings. We give love and care to our com­ Mobth llumts munity's elderly women on­ BANK NEEDS SOMEONE ly, 1 private & 1 semi-pri­ to assume payment on this vate. CaU (269)948-2534 for more information, ask for textra Miarpe 3 bedioom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 Nancy. down. Bruised credit OK. Rea! I \tah CaU for details (800)672-9604 ATTENTION FISHERMEN ± SWIMMERS: for sale by owner - 3 bedroom house on' Little Pine Lake. Approx. 1 acre, 50' frontage, clean, peaceful, sprung fed lake. New 24x40 gambriel pole bam, bunkhouse that sleeps 6. CaU to see before we go through realtor, serious ap­ proved inquiries only please, $150,000. (269)623-6194 LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE professional carpet & upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa & Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035. ARIENS EZR zero turn mower, 42" deck, like new, $2,500. (269)945-4559 ATTENTION GREEN­ HOUSE ENTHUSIASTS: we have hundreds of plastic pots in various sizes and shapes, also misting sprin­ klers. Call (269)948-7921 to see for yourself, all offers considered!_______________ FOR SALE like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000._____________ QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. New mattress set. Cost $1,000 - sell $185. (517)626-7089_____________ QUEEN SLEIGH BED: with pillowtop mattresses. Bought, never used. Cost $1,000 - sell $195. (517)626­ 7089 1 Oth 28th - S25.OO OFF ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for clearcoat finishes Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning & detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 04 milf soutt' of Staff St 269/945-5607 th Ip Want id experienced with Mitsubishi machine systems plus an understand­ ing of metrics will be given preference. 100% employer paid benefits, competitive wages ($14 to $16/hr.) & an air-conditioned plant are some of the advantages of joining one of the world's leading automotive suppli­ ers with global molding technology expertise & ad­ vancement opportunities. If you meet the qualifications listed above & wish to join us in "Outshining Light", please submit your confi­ dential resume or apply in person to: II Stanley Co., Inc. Attn: Set up 8c Process Technicians Positions do Human Resources Depart­ ment 1500 Hill Brady Road, Battle Creek, MI. 49015: Fax (269)660-7756: E-mail: recruitertfriistanleybc.com Lo­ cal candidates only, no relo­ cation. EOE. OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS: Great op­ portunity for new teachers, YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin is hiring instructors to teach hands on curriculum to visit­ ing school groups. For more information or job applica­ tion, call (269)795-9163 ext 100. MOLDING SET UP 8c PROCESS TECHNICIANS: At II Stanley our mission is to "Outshine Light". Throughout the boundless pursuit of the value of light, we leverage our diverse total knowledge to create new benefits for our customers, associates & the world. Our company is QS 9000 certified and Tier 1 supplier of auto­ motive lighting systems to many of the major automo­ tive manufacturers within North America. Right now, due to growth, we nave the following immediate open­ ings within our expanding injection molding depart­ ments MOLDING SET UP & PROCESS TECHNI­ CIANS: Qualified candi­ dates for these second & third shift positions will have two years of automo­ tive experience in injection molding machine set up & processing. Candidates will De expected to demonstrate troubleshooting & process­ ing skills during interviews. • Melissa A. Morgan, 27, Delton, pleaded guilty to possession of metham­ phetamine on Oct. 6, 2002, in Hope Town­ ship. Sentencing is set for May 2. Maple Valley PTO seeks prosecution for bad checks by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer With more thaq<$ 1,500 in bad checks and another $l,2ub of fall fund-raising merchandise still'fanpaid for, the Maple Valley PTO has teamed up with the Laton County Prosecutor’s office to seek reim­ bursement. “It’s not like we’re a big business and wc can write this off on our taxes,” said a spokesperson for the PTO. “This is money that is supposed to go to the kids.” The PTO will be sending out letters from the prosecutor’s office to everyone who has written a bad check. “They will have five days to pay the bal­ ance in full or we will turn it over to the prosecutor’s office for further action,” said the spokesperson. If payment is not received for the checks that were returned due to insufficient funds within five days, the PTO will turn it over to the Eaton County Prosecutor’s Economic Crimes Unit which is headed by Assistant Prosecutor Nathan Williams. Williams verified that he has been con­ tacted by the Maple Valley PTO about seeking payment for bad checks. “It’s not about prosecuting more people, it’s about recovering fi’nda for the organi­ zation,” he said. “We send out letters first to give people a chance tn pay the money back before we seek prosecution. It’s a lot cheaper.” Alleged offenders who have no prior criminal history are given an opportunity to take part in a diversion program, which in­ cludes counseling and paying the money owed plus court fees. If the promised payment is not made and counseling not attended, then the offender may be prosecuted and sentenced to up to a year in jail, according to Williams. The PTO spokesperson said that those who took delivery of merchandise, some worth more than $300, and made no at­ tempt to pay despite letters from the PTO will be taken to small claims court. Three bank robbery suspects held in Lowell Kent County Sheriff’s authorities and Lowell police were able to make an arrest Wednesday in connection with a bank rob­ bery reported earlier in the day at the Ionia County National Bank. 2601 West Main Street, Lowell. Bank employees gave suspect and vehi­ cle descriptions to the police, indicating a wcapcii was implied and the suspects had fled the scene. Soon afterward, a Kent County patrol of­ ficer, Deputy Joseph Glenn, was checking the immediate area and spotted an older pickup truck similar to the description given. The contact with the suspects was in the Meijer’s parking lot at 11901 East Ful­ ton Street in Lowell Township. Lowell po­ lice responded and assisted in this initial contact with the suspects. Two of the robbery suspects were in the vehicle. A K-9 unit from the Michigan State Police was called in to assist in the track. The third suspect was tracked to the Ada Lowell 5 Theater. Officer Steve Bukala with the Lowell Police Department questioned employees about the suspect he was looking for and was directed to one of the movies being shown. Inside the movie theater Bukala identified the suspect and was able to secure him after a brief strug­ gle A crime scene unit was sent from the Kent County Sheriff Department to assist. Deputies from Kent and Ionia County re­ sponded to the bank robbery. A spokesman from the Kent County Sheriff’s Department said, “It is my under­ standing that no employees were injured. An undetermined amount of cash was taken during this bank robbery.” Lowell police officers and deputies re­ main at the scene investigating the crime. Very few details were known at press time about the three suspects on their ages or where they are from. Nashville man busted with pot pipe HASTINGS - An off-duty Michigan State Police officer investigating a possible hit and run driver suspect March 2 eventually arrested of a 25-year-oid Nashville man after police discovered a residue-laden, wood smoking device. The man, who has not yet been arraigned, was blocked into the entrance of Quality Aluminum Products. Police said he attempted to hide the smoking device in the back of a truck. Police smelled marijuana and the residue ended up testing positive for THC (marijuana.) The man was charged with driving while license suspended, third offense, improper use of registration plate, no proof of insurance, two counts of probation violation and violation of the Controlled Substances Act. Two car stereos reported stolen NASHVILLE - Local authorities arc investigating two separate complaints of thefts of car stereos. William. S. Grinage Jr., reported March 2 that someone had stolen a car stereo/CD player, softball gear and a radar detector from his 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. Alfred H. McKeown, Bellevue, reported that on Feb. 26 someone stole a car stereo out of his 1992 Ford Explorer. There were no suspects in either case. - Two women slightly injured In crash BARRY TOWNSHIP - Two women were injured after a car crash on M-79 Monday, March 3. । Nancy L. Zalewski, 66?Hastings, wal turning eastbound onto M-79 from Devine Road in a 1987 Chrysler and failed to yield to Mildred L. (Pctie) Latta, 76, Nashville, who was driving a 1997 Ford eastbound on M-79. Both were transported tolPcnnock Hospital by Nashville Mercy Ambulance. -** Vehicle strikes transit authority bus BARRY TOWNSHIP - A 34-year-old Alto man’s vehicle struck a Barry County Transit bus while driving on Norway Road and the intersection of State Road. Timothy S. Middlemiss said he was putting up his sun visor, and when he looked up at the roadway, “there was a bus.” Marshall G. Pierson, 60, Hastings was driving the Barry County Transit Authority vehicle. Middlemiss was cited for careless driving. Alarm alerts neighbor to burglary ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - An audible alarm alerted a neighbor to a breaking and en­ tering Feb. 26 and when the Michigan State Police arrived, they found a broken televi­ sion set lying in the driveway. The suspect vehicle was described as a brown Ford pickup truck. Police recovered evidence at the scene. The case remains under investigation. Delton tavern fight ends in arrest DELTON - A fight Jan. 25 that started at Tujaxs Tavern ended at a local residence and ended up in the arrest of Christopher A. Brooks, 23, Delton. Alan E. Orseke Jr., 24, told police Brooks struck him in the face and caused damage at his residence. Brooks was charged with felonious assault and lodged in the Barry County Jail. Warrant issued on assault suspect HASTINGS - A 26-year-old Hastings man is being sought by police after an assault Feb. 25 at the Felpausch Food Center. A Felpausch employee was knocked to the ground after the man allegedly hit him with a forearm. Two employees followed the man lo a residence on E. Center Street. Police were unable to contact the suspect and have issued a warrant for his arrest on a charge of aggravated felonious assault. Teens face false 911 call charges HASTINGS - Two 17-ycar-old Hastings girls tsce misdemeanor charges after alleg­ edly making two false 911 calls using a cell phone. In the first incident Feb. 24, police responded to a call of a 51-year-old man who had stopped breathing on the 400 block of Michigan Street. When police and EMS re­ sponded, no one answered the door, so they forced it open. No one was home. The next day. 911 received another call from the same phone number of a breaking and entering into an occupied dwelling in progress on the 400 block of Young Street. The residence turned out to unoccupied. Investigators located the two girls, who didn’t attend school on the days in question. They admitted to making the calls and were scheduled to turn themselves in to the Hast­ ings Police Department. A warrant for each has been issued for filing a false report to a police dispatch center. Traffic stop leads to several charges Located in the grey bam at J-Ad Graphics 1351N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 HASTINGS - Fred Y. McCoy. 39, of Battle Creek, was arrested Feb. 22 for drunk driving, second or subsequent offense, after police observed him driving erratically on M-37 near Mixer Road. McCoy refused a breathalyzer test and was transported to Pennock Hospital for a blood draw to determine his blood alcohol content. McCoy slipped out of a chest restraint while at the hospital before finally succumbing to having his blood drawn. He also faces resisting and obstruction charges. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 6, 2003 - Mark D Christensen ws. \ EDWARD JONES ' 121 \\ Woodlawn Hastings \ 945-3553 DREISBACH PONTIAC, OLDS, GMC TRUCK 328 N. Michigan, Hastings 948-8000 TRADEMARK REALTY. INC BOSLEY PHARMACY I "A Full Service I rulepen dent Pharming serving Hastings & Barry Courtly 118 S. lefferson, Hastings 945-3429 KING’S ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES . “YOMf Real V stair CemKifK’N* IQS S Broadway. Hastings www trademarkraaltv com 945-0514 STATE FARM INSURANCE 130 W. State ’ Hastings ■ Paul PrtrnMiN 1215 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-4284 948-8001 HASTINGS FLOWER SHOP 133 E State Street. Hastings 945-3484 Saxon Varsity Wrestling 2003 O-K Gold Champions KCC FEHSENFELD CENTER •2650 W M 170-Hwv 948-9500 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING Quality Printers f. P.ublhhei^ 325 N. Hanover. Hastings 1351 N M 43 Hwv. Hastings 945-2491 945-9554 GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME WHITE’S ’ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO 328 S. Broadway Hastings I 31 W State St. Hastings 945-3252 945-3967 PENNOCK HEALTHCARE SERVICES ALLSTATE TOM SALINGUE AGENCY J-AD GRAPHICS 1009 W. Green St. Hastings 945-3451 945-4030 ... to its three Individual State Qualifiers... BROWN S CARPET ONE & CUSTOM INTERIORS LARRY NEIL I 221 \ Industrial Park. Hastings < sum- st Hasting* i « I .’ arm : » \X State St. Hastiru> 945-2479 945-3443 HASTINGS CITY BANK DR. DANIEL GOLE Sale & Sound Sime 1886 121 W Woodlawn. Hastings 150 W. Coon St Hastings 945-2401 qjR-1’744 Chad Ferguson 125 ■ Junior (43-10) R.J. Morgan 103 - Freshman (34-11) Scott Redman 135 - Junior (43-9) ...and the rest of Barry County's best matmen. HASTINGS NAPA 2 N Uiffvrsoi St Hastings 948-4696 Dustin Morgan Ben Boss I . BOB'S GRILL & RESTAURANT 139 E Court St, Hastings 945-9022 Juddy Wierckz Nathan Shoup MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK 629 W. State St. Hastings 948-9561 PLUMBS VALU-RITE FOODS 902 U Slate St Hastings 945-4921 PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE BARLOW FLORIST G Christian Book Store 109-111 W State St. Hastings 4 30 W. Slate St 945-5029 Andrew Reeder THE HASTINGS BANKER DcfdlrH to the interests 'of Barry Counly siiur 1856 1351 N. M-43 Hwy Hastings (See these 13 individual state qualifiers Today - Saturday at the Palace) Brandon Carpenter MacLEOD CHIROPRACTIC 128 W. Center. Hastings GAVINS CHEVROLET & BUICK WBCH tn ION M-37 NWk-M i ■ 948-3170 100.1 FM'Hastings 945-3414 DEWEY'S SALES & SERVICE AND AUTO SALES FHI FLEXFAB HORIZONS INTERNATIONAL CREEKSIDE PROFESSIONAL CENTER 1141 W. Green. Hastings 102 Cook. Hastings • Pel W M* <7 Huv. Hastings 945-4915 945-4700 945-3888 945-4177 BARRY COUNTY LUMBER PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS • 945-9554 795-3318 KEVIN'S DRAPERIES f> FINE FURNITURE 620 Tanrfer Lake Rd Hastings f TRADEMARK REALTY, INC. Your Real Estate Connection' 1975 Ole Cutters Pass. Hastings www.trademarkrealty.com WELTON’S HEATING & COOLING 401-tl. Broadway Hastings 22S N Industrial Park. Hastings 945-3431 945-0514 945-5352 CINDER’S HALLMARK SAND RIDGE BANK BRIAN’S TIRE 6 SERVICE 2-11 W State Si. Hastings 235 S. Jefferson Hasting*. 945-3437 945-9549 HOW Siste-Si Hustings 945-9551 Hastings 948 8558 z 115 S. lefferson St,'Hastings 945-9249 TOM'S MARKET 241 E State Rd Hasting* 945-5372 HODGES JEWELRY 12.' W Slate Si Hastings 945-2963 BUCKLAND AGENCY 11215 S. Wall l ake Rd Pelion 623-5115 SI I W. State St Hastings 948-3720 PONDEROSA STEAKHOUSE lain* Another Taste* 220 S. Market. Hastings 948-3700 STAFFMARK Taatpamni l» Diml Pla. run-nt* 725 W Stale St Suite B. Hasting* 948-8555 �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 6. 2003 Middleville council backs building bridge Thornapple River. This application is for federal transporta­ tion funds (known as TEA-2! funds) to help finance the bridge and improve Finkbeiner Road. A possible second bridge was part of the Local Finance Development Authority's long range goal for the area. This would re­ lieve congestion and truck traffic through the downtown area and provide a shorter path for emergency vehicles to get over the river. This is only the first step in a long term project, which if it becomes a reality, will by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last Tuesday adopted a resolution supporting the effort of the Barry County Road Com­ mission lo build a new bridge over the .THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos! link Crane Road in Middleville, crossing the river with the new bridge and then go west along an improved Finkbeiner Road crossing Patterson Road and then merging with an improved 142nd Street in Allegan County all the way to U.S.-131. If this project is approved, the earliest work would begin is the year 2IMI6. The $4.5 million project would be funded through TEA-21 and Michigan Department of Transportation funds. In other business last week, the acouncil approved resolutions to merge pension funds as recommended by the Michigan Foster parent training slated The Barry County Family Independence Agency has announced that foster parent training classes will be held in Hastings this spring, beginning Tuesday. March 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. This series of nine Tuesday evening classes is open to any adult or adult couple wishing to learn more about being a foster FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS Nonh of Hastings on M-43 tamily. The classes, though required by Barry County FIA to foster, arc presented as a teaming opportunity and in no way ob­ ligates anyone lo become a foster parent. Interested residents in Barry County may sign up for classes or request an informa­ tion packet by leaving a message al (517) 543-5844. Employment Retirement System. Council decided to support the applica­ tion In the Thornappic Area Parks and Recreation ('ommission lor a grant from the W K Kellogg I-oundation lor an acces­ sible plax structure. Dorothv Corson voted against this because she would prefer to have the Parks and Rec Commission de­ velop parks that can be used by all people, not just children. Now that the bond issue for the new fire facility has passed the village council for­ mally asks the township to return the build­ ing now used by TITS. This High Street location was given to the township by the village in 1991. The council also agreed with the recom­ mendation by the Planning Commission to allow the rczoning of the lot next to the Wright Slop. This will allow the business to expand their restaurant and perhaps add a banquet facility. The next meeting of the Village of Mid­ dleville council is Tuesday. March 11. at 7 p.m. in the village hall. 4th Annual March Madness! 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Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 35 feet of Lol 2 and the East 10 feet of Lot 3. Block 8. Butler’s Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 66. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wrth MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Team S and a chance to make a Everyone wins a Free Prize THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary L. Vanarsdal and Tamara J. MisakVanarsdal. husband and wife (original mortgagors) lo Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated May 17. 2002. and recorded on June 3. 2002 in Document No. 1081578 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol NINETY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX AND 22/100 (S96.686.22). including •merest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on Apnl 3. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as All that certain parcel ol land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry and State of Michigan, being known and designated as Lot 3. Johnsons of Gun Lake Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 38 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL TEAM X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200313469 Team X (3/20) Take your color film for professional processing, to J-Ad’s PRINT PLUS � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-03-13.pdf 007f29954a8bbd212625ae869711e899 PDF Text Text HHS business students score high Gun--Lake tribe _ predicts casino See page 2 See page 3 Hastings will be host to « section of the Michigan School Band and Or­ chestra Association Slate Jazz Festival at Central Auditorium Friday .sad Satarday, March 14 and 15. Bands will be adjudicated by three expert judges in the field of jazz, while performing classic jazz litera­ ture. Judges will be commenting on tbe cCegories of tone, intonation, jazz style, improvisation and interpretation. The schedule of bands fo perform on Friday will be: 4:30 pan., Keller Comet Band: 5 p.m.. Forest Kills Northern Jazz Ensemble; 530, Grant High School Jazz Band; 6:45. Mt. Fkasant High School Jazz Ensemble; 7:15. Alpena High School Jazz Band; 7:45, Northview High School Jazz En■CUHMC Ute schedule of bands to perform on Saturday will be: 9 am.. Hastings Im Band Nuht; 9:30. Ionia High School Jazz Band: 10 a.m., Eaton Rapids High School Jazz Band; 10:45, Homer High School Jazz Band, 11:15, Kent City High .rhool Jazz Band; 11915, Newaygo High School Jazz Band; 12:15. Manistee Catholic Cen­ tral Jazz Band. Performances are free admission nd the public is welcome nd enconraged to attend. Bhfcholz plans office hours Slate Senator Patty Birkholz (RSaugatuck Township) will have office hours from 830 to 10 a.m. Friday, March I*, al Council Chambers, Hast­ ings City hall. Residents from all over tbe county and beyond are welcome to drop in and visit with Birkholz. who repre­ neats all of Barry County in Lansing, and talk about state issues. 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml <90581893 ANNER Thursday, March 13, 2003 More HEWS | BRIEFS on Page 21 PRICE 50 County appoints 2 new Planning Commissioners by David T. Young Editor Despite last-minute pleas on their behalf by colleagues. Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission members James Kin­ ney and Ron Gossman were not reap­ pointed at Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Board of Commissioners. Kinney on Wednesday submitted his res­ ignation. effectively immediately, to Barry County Administrator Michael Brown. The threc-year terms of both Kinney and Goss­ man expire April 30. Planning and Zoning Commission mem­ bers James Alden and Jan McKeough and Chairman Clyde Morgan all spoke to the County Board, asking that James Kinney be reappointed. McKeough also asked for re­ consideration for Gossman, who had earlier withdrawn from consideration because of plans to move, but since then decided to throw his hat back into the ring. There arc seven members on the panel. The others, besides McKeough. Morgan and Alden, are County Board of Commis­ sioners Chairman Jeff MacKenzic and Wil­ liam Slough. The County Development Committee, made up of four County Board members, voted 4-0 March 3 to recommend Mick Barney and Serafin “Chuck” Nieves for ap­ pointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Donald Wiggins for one open seal on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The County Board Tuesday voted 6-2 for Barney and 5-3 for Nieves, but deadlocked 4-4 on Wiggins, thereby not approving the Development Committee’s recommenda­ tion. The ZBA post now will have to be re­ advertised. Though Development Committee mem­ bers denied that it was the only reason for not reappointing Kinney, his conduct at a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting last fall came into question at the March 3 commit­ tee meeting, when two citizens. Tracey Windes and Christine Campbell, said Kin­ ney used and misrepresented Campbell and her hurband to try to stop a used car lot and storage business project planned by Windes and her husband. The two couples are neighbors. Both women criticized Kinney for lack of objectivity and accused him of deceiving the ZBA into thinking he was representing the Campbells legally in the matter. Alden was the first to speak to the board on Kinney’s behalf. He said. “I come before you this morning as a Barry Count) Planning and Zoning Com­ missioner who is concerned about the pub­ lic comments made about Commissioner Kinney at the County Development Com­ mittee meeting Monday March 3. 2003. I believe those comments had a very nega­ tive affect on the decision Io re-appoint Jim Kinney Io the Planning and Zoning Com­ mission. I have served with Commissioner Kinney for some three years and have found him to be very knowledgeable about zoning issues. He does his homework he knows the statutes and has been a very valuable member of the Planning Commis­ sion. To not re-appoint Jim Kinney will be a serious loss to the Planning Commission. This Planning Commission has worked very hard to bring to this board three very g(M>d land use measures, they were farm preservation, keyholing and the open space amendments, in the very near future, we will be presenting Io this board a mining and radio tower ordinance. ""The most important work effort we have before us is the new master plan. For the last six months we have been reviewing those areas that we wanted to addressed in the master plan and last night (Monday. March 10) we completed that phase. We now move on Io how and whom we want to do the actual tasks involved and what we See PLANNING, page 2 Miss Delton royalty named for 2003 Five young women from Delton Kellogg High School were selected in a pageant last Thursday night to reign over Delton Founders Weekend this August and repre­ sent their community in other ways throughout the year. Kelly Miles (seated, cen­ ter). 16. daughter of Michael and Betty Miles, was named Miss Delton. Serving on Miss Delton s court are (from left, standing) Siobhan Campbell. 15. daughter of Sherne Johnson: Alternate Miss Delton Karianne Kozan, 14. daughter of Randy and Sandy Kozan; Victoria Bhola. 17. daughter of BJ and Ghulam Bhola; and Am­ ber Lawrence. 16. daughter of Lynn Pfiester and Leonard Lawrence. This year s royalty also expects to participate in monthly community service projects, under the direction of Cindy Thompson. Miss Delton program coordinator. Photo by Elaine Gilbert HHS bands earn highest ratings The Hastings High School Concert and Symphonic Bands both received Division I retings at the Michigan School Band md Orchestra Associa­ tion festival Iasi Thursday at Lowell High School. Performing ensembles are evaln­ aled by a panel of four adjudicators who are experts in the field of instru­ mental music. Bands are judged on the basis of tone, mtoustioa. rhythm, tech­ nique and interpretation of the musical refections. Three of the adjudicators evaluate the bands in a prepared con­ cert performance, and a fourth adjudi­ cator judges the ensembles in sight reading. This is where each group is given iwo selections they have never seen and have to perform them follow­ ing brief discussion time. Doth Hastings High School bands received first division ratings, which represent a superior performance. Judges praised the groups, saying they were a "credit to their school and com* munity." A large group of parents were on hand to support the students In their performance. The next performance for the high school bands will be at 7:30 p.tn. Monday, March 24, in the Hastings High School gym. See page 11 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY VOLUME 150, NO. 11 State jazz festival slated in Hastings ___ Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings HEWS BRIEFS Six area m medal at state County sees state budget cutbacks as ‘manageable’ “I do?” "Brides' and "grooms" until the semester ends at Delton Kellogg High School spoke their mock vows in a group wedding ceremony Wednesday morning, com­ plete with rings, formal dress, wedding cake, and vocal and instrumental music. All the fanfare was just for fun and an interesting way to learn about the real world, said business law teacher Mike Kwasny. He has been putting his classes through the wedding day paces for more than 15 years as he helps them learn about ca­ reer exploration and preparation, budgeting, buying a used car. renting apart­ ments. buying cars and homes and dealing with the unexpected - such as em­ ployment lay-offs and having to raise a deceased sibling s children Here. Kwasny (center) serves as the mock minister as Courtney Pueblo and Dustin Morgan ex­ change pretend vows Photo by Elaine Gilbert by David T. Young Editor Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s announcement of reductions in stale revenue to local units of government for the next fiscal year will mean a decrease of 3 percent across the board, the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners’ Finance Committee was told Mon­ day. County Administrator Michael Brown said the figures he took from an Intel net site showed Barry County will get $ 1.033.642. oi about 3 percent less than the SI.065.611 it received in fiscal year 2003. He said he had budgeted for state support of SI. 144.905. so the county actually will have Io deal with about $80,000 less than what it planned on. Brown warned that these figures arc just the ones proposed last week by Granholm in efforts to balance the Mate’s book in the face of a projected $2.8 billion deficit for fiscal year 2004. "This is subject Io the legislature having a shot al it." he said. Finance Committee member Jeff MacK­ enzic. also chairman of the Barry County See BUDGET CUTS, Pg. 18 Jim Carr Carr wins Rutland’s supervisor election J-Ad Graphics News Service Republican Jim Carr very likely was al­ ready running the Rutland Charier Town­ ship Board meeting Wednesday night as the newly-elected supervisor. Carr was the winner of the special elec­ tion Tuesday, polling 289 votes. Democrat Gary Moore had 178 votes and write-in Donald Spencer had 117. “I appreciate it that voters turned out Tuesday." Carr said Wednesday morning. “It was a relatively good campaign... I look forward to serving and doing right by the township." The Barry County Board of Canvassers was expected to certify the results some­ time Wednesday, in time for Rutland Township Clerk Robyn McKenna to swear in Carr Wednesday evening. The new supervisor replaces Roger Vilmont, who was ousted Jan. 14 in a special recall election. Carr, a zoning administrator for Rutland and Hope townships, was chosen by the Republican Party to be its candidate and Moore, a member of the township’s Plan­ ning Commission, was selected by Demo­ crats. Calling the selection of Carr "cut and dried” and an annointmcnl. Spencer threw his hat into the ring as a write-in, even though he had pledged to back the Republi­ can nominee. Spencer is a former Hastings City Council member who moved Io Rut­ land Township about a year ago. A total of 584 people voted in Tuesday’s election. Carr won with a plurality of about 49.5 percent, Moore had about 30.591 of the total and Spencer about 205?. There were village elections in two other Barry County area municipalities Monday. Results were as follows: Nashville Two incumbents held onto their scats as 71 voters turned out Io cast their ballots for the six candidates who were vying for three vacant scats on the Nashville Village Coun­ cil. Trustee Ralph Kirk held onto his posi­ tion with 41 votes and Ronda Edinger re­ tained her scat with 32 voles. Mike Kenyon was elected to the third open scat with 60 votes. Kenyon had previ­ ously served on the village council several years ago. Ted Edinger garnered 26 voles. Ron Bracy 29 and Jeff Beebe 13. The trustees will begin their term on April 1. Lake Odessa Lake Odessa voters elected one new and two returning trustees to two-year seats on the village council last Monday. Incumbent Ross Thomas received 193 voles and incumbent Mel McCloud re­ See ELECTIONS, page 4 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 13. 2003 PLANNING, continued from page 1 Additional NEWS BRIEFS: Lenten luncheon series continues The weekly community lunch and worship programs, scheduled each Thursday during Lent, continues today at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Everyone is welcome to attend the scries, which offer an opportunity for informal fellowship and worship with area Christians from various denomi­ nations. Lunch (free-will donation), pre­ pared by church members, begins at noon in the church's fellowship hall, followed by a worship service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in the church sanctu­ ary. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, this year’s scries has a different twist. Rather than feature area pastors as the speakers, area lay people will be speaking dur­ ing the worship time. Each speaker will reflect upon this season's program theme of “A Resurrection Experi­ ence." The schedule of speakers includes: • March 13 - Steve Youngs of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. • March 20 - Margaret Hollenbeck of First United Methodist Church. • March 27 - Jay Taylor of Thornapplc Valley Church. • April 3 - Jane Hardy of the Salva­ tion Army. • April 10 - Barbara Schondelmaycr of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The scries was launched last Thurs­ day with Pam Sanders of Hastings As­ sembly of God Church as the guest speaker. Vision 20/20 to hear speaker The Partnership and Cooperation Action Team of Barry County Vision 20/20 will be host for speaker Sue Pigg from 2 to 4 pan. at the Kellogg Community College Fchsenfeld Cen­ ter Monday. March 17. Pigg is the community development director of Eaton County and an activ­ ist with Charlotte's “CanDo!" citizen initiative. She combines education, training and experience with a passion for community organizing and volun­ teer work. Pigg was featured speaker at a Barry County Chamber of Commerce/Barry Quality Initiative breakfast last October. She will talk about how committees successfully function in growing their groups and getting things done. Pigg will describe organizational structure to include the relationship of standing committees, ad hoc committees and the two central committees that com­ prise their grass roots organization. In addition, action team heads of Vision 20/20 will present brief sum­ maries of the work under way in the county. Alumnus of Year nominees sought The Hastings High School Alnmni Association held its annual organiza­ tional meeting recently and 'jow seeks nominations for the "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year" honor. The award will be presented at the annual alumni banquet Saturday eve­ ning. May 31, in the high school cafe­ teria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons why the individ­ ual is being nominated. The reasons should include items such as the per­ sonal character of the nominee, ac­ complishments. vocational honors and awards, community service history, membership in organizations and any other helpful information. The deadline for submitting nomi­ nations is April 2. Alumni Board members will at that time consider new nominations and reconsider sev­ eral others held over from previous years. Nominations should be mailed to Elsie (Edwards) Sage, president of the Hastings High School Alumni Asso­ ciation, 904 W. Walnut St. Hastings, MI 49058. ‘Three Men and a Tenor’ to sing expect in the final product and uhat should be included in the request for proposals. This is why wc need Jim Kinney's legal ex­ pertise and critical review, which he gave to the previous mentioned ordinances "I therefore would request that the county board table the recommendations by the County Development Committee and that the chair and county manager investi­ gate the allegations that were made about Jim Kinney and report back their findings to the full county board before the vote is “Three Men and a Tenor" will per­ form al 7 p.m. Friday. March 21, at Central Auditorium in Hastings. The family-oriented event is a fund­ raiser for senioi citizen programs of the Barry County Commission on Ag­ ing (COA). Tickets for the show are $10 per person. Appearing as warm-up acts will be the men's freshman chorus from Hast­ ings High School and a student group from Lansing Community College. Three Men and » Tenor, based in Lansing, has a varied repertoire, from sentimental favorites to popular and rock *n* roll, spanning the 1930s through the ‘90s. They perform with­ out instrumental accompaniment, but they say their vocal sound effects are like a virtual orchestra. The group came together in 1992 while they were in the Men’s Glee Club al Michigan State University. By 1995, Three Men and a Tenor was performing so frequently that the members made the decision to quit their day jobs knd begin touring pro­ fessionally. The week of the local performance, they will perform for Hastings stu­ dents as guests of the Hastings Schools' Parent Teacher Organiza­ tions (PTOs). taken on the Development Committee rec­ ommendations." Citizen Bob Dwyer later spoke Io the board, agreeing an investigation may be in order, but he suggested that it be referred to the Michigan Bar Association rather ’han the chairman of the County Board. MacK­ enzic. and the county administrator. Mi­ chael Brown. Jan McKeough, a member of the Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission for the past six years, produced a statement of support for Kinney from the othei members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. She told the board. "Personally. I strongly urge you to re-evaluate your deci­ sion (the committee's recommendation not to reappoint Kinney). It's important to have continuity (on the Planning and Zoning Commission). Each one of us brings a cer­ tain amount of bias to this board. “I was very disappointed that Mr. Kin­ ney was denied due process... not allowed to refute or rebut. He was not present when the allegations were made. "We consider Jim to be our legal on the board (though MacKenzic also is on the commission ai ‘ also is an attorney). He l Kinney i has nv every site visit, he has never been derelict in his duties. Is he do­ ing his job. I have to say yes." McKeough mentioned her concerns about one of the recommended candidates (Nieves) saying he held pre-meeting ses­ sions on the Planning Commission in Brownstown Township in Wayne County. "Wc arc not a yes' board. We arc often divided, with seven different opinions. "If this (recommendation) continues to stand. I fear you may be in jeopardy of los­ ing good people. It was sad to see that was allowed to happen." When McKeough produced a request from Gossman to be reconsidered. MacK­ enzic asked. “Is he intending to remain in the county?" He noted that Gossman had told the committee a week before that he planned to move to outside Barry County , perhaps to the Baldwin area. “There has been no property purchase, he is just kuiking around." McKeough re­ plied. "At present he has no immediate plans to leave the county." Morgan, chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, himself under recent attack for his actions on the Parks and Rec­ reation Commission and possible rok in the resignation of Charlton Park Director Peter Forsberg, also rose in defense of Kinney's "integrity and expertise he brings to the board. I can't sec Mr. Kinney in this light. The County development Committee has done Mr. Kinney an injustice. I ask that you reconsider this. I feel real strong about Mr. Kinney being put back on the commis­ sion." Four-Township Council to meet The Four-Township Water Re­ sources Council's sixth annual meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, March 24. at the W.K. Kellogg Bio­ logical Station auditorium. The meeting will feature a presenta­ tion titled "Natural Places in the Four Townships: Where Are They and How Do We Protect Them?" Speakers will include Dean Solo­ mon, MSU Extension Natural Re­ sources Agent, and John Paakua, I Michigan Nalu.'al Features Inventory. » I The presentations will introduce -j maps from a new study identifying ] important four-township area habitata and species. A growing number of communities are using these specialized maps to help make land use and site plan decisions. Knowing whidt arees within the townships are espedally fragile or contain threatened and endangered species can Help protect those areas u development occurs. A business meeting will follow the presentations, including reports and annual election of board of directors members. The annual meeting is free and open to all. The Four-Township Water Re­ sources Council helps develop strate­ gies to protect water quality and the rural environment in Richland, Roas, Prairieville and Barry Townships. Retired wildlife biologist to talk The Grand Hapids branch of the Quality Deer Management Associa­ tion will have an open forum and speaker Thursday evening, March 13, at the Freeport Community Center. The open forum will begin at 6 pin. and the speaker, retired wildlife biolo­ gist Tom Nederveld, will begin his presentation at 7. Nederveld, also president of Wildlife Management Concepts, will talk about how to im­ prove land and maximum carrying ca­ pacity and maximum nutrition. There will be a $5 fee at the door. For more information, call (616) 538-8200. Taxpayers’ Guides available to citizens Free 2003 Michigan Taxpayer’s Guides are being made available in time to help area residents prepare their tax returns. "This guide shows Michigan fami­ lies how to simplify their filing and save money," said State Rep. Gary Newell, R-Saranac, who represents all of Barry County in the 87th District. "It will certainly help make tax time a little easier for Barry and Ionia county residents," The booklet outlines many Michi­ gan tax laws including property taxes, homestead property tax credits, farm­ land and open space tax relief and the Single Business Tax. It also includes a list of phone numbers for assistance. Free guides are being provided to area township, city and village halls and local libraries. The guide is also available by calling Newell's office at (517)373-0842. I | | • 1 Hastings BPA members display their state awards (first row, from left, seated) Erin Hemeding, Alexis Baker, Erin Fish. Jami Shilling (second row, seated) Adam Sheldon, Erica Hubka. Allison Cooney, Sarah Frantz, (standing) Mike Moray. Nick Sinclair. Jenny Shaw. Scott Coleman. Brian Cottrell, Paul Wanland, Katrina Jacobs, Brad Kidder, Sarah Clevenger, Emily Haney and Catherine Fish. Fourteen HHS students win state BPA awards Fourteen Hastings High School students earned places at the state level in the Busi­ ness Professionals of America Workplace Skills Assessment competition last week­ end (March 7-9) at the Business Profes­ sionals of America State Leadership Con­ ference in Detroit. Students competing at the conference had placed at the first level of the regional competition in January in Grand Rapids. Earning places in the state competition were: • Freshmen Emily Haney and Alexis Baker earned first and seventh places, re­ spectively, in the Keyboarding Applica­ tions event. They were required to word process several business documents accord­ ing to a prescribed format. Haney is the first Hastings students to earn the top award in this event. • Erin Hemerling, junior, won a secondplace award in the advanced level of Application/Intcrview skills. She was required to submit a resume, letter of application, and business portfolio and participate in an in­ terview conducted by Detroit area business representatives. She was required to com­ pete in preliminary and final rounds. • Senior Jenny Shaw and junior Sarah Clevenger earned the third and fourth place awards for Integrated Applications. The students had to process documents using word processing, spreadsheet and database software. • Brad Kidder, junior, earned the fifth place award for Digital Media. Kidder had to create a production using digital media that depicted high school students interact­ ing with the community. Besides creating the production, he was interviewed by judges in preliminary and final rounds. • The Hastings BPA Parliamentary Pro­ cedures Team won a fifth-place award at the conference. Members are Allison Coo­ ney. Brian Cottrell. Erin Fish. Catherine Fish. Sarah Frantz. Erin Hemerling. Katrina Jacobs and Paul Wanland. Erin Hemerling. Emily Haney. Jenny Shaw and Sarah Clevenger scored high enough in their events to qualify them to represent Michigan in national competition in Dallas in April. Business teacher and BPA advisor Mary Dawson said. "This certainly is an excep­ tional year for our students. It is the first time that Hastings has four students achiev­ ing this level at the state event to earn the distinction (going to the national competi­ tion). In addition, Hastings students won two of the seven state awards in both Keyboard­ ing and Integrated - Applications. Dawson said. "It is not only unusual for a school to win more than one award in an event, but to have it happen in two events certainly speaks well of our students." Each student who won awards had Io earn first place at the regional level in com­ petition with approximately 70 students representing schools and area centers in Southwest Michigan. At the state level, they competed against nearly 70 other re­ gional winners from Michigan's eight other regions. Dawson added that the Parliamentary Procedure award is a vc:y significant ac­ complishment for the Hastings team. “Michigan has had the first and second place national winning teams for most of the last 20 years," she said “The Hastings (cam was competing against these two teams this year. The competi’ion in that event was very difficult. Earning an award in same event with the two national win­ ning teams placed the Hastings students in a very elite group. Wc are very proud of our students and how they represent our school. They did a fantastic job.” Members attending the conference also participated in business-related workshops, general sessions, and voting delegate ses­ sions. Hastings members were recognized for their participation in the State BPA service project for the American Red Cross. Business teacher Nancy Cottrell and West­ ern Michigan University student intern Shannon Tripp accompanied the students. Business Professionals of America is the Michigan Office of Career and Technical Education student organization for students enrolled in business and inforination tech­ nology programs. Activities, include occu­ pational and leadership development, serv­ ice projects, and development of basic busi­ ness skills. Nearly 2000 students represent­ ing the nine Michigan regions attended the Detroit conference. The local chapter advisors arc business teachers Mary Dawson. Nancy Cottrell. Patrick Purgicl and Tracy George. “if this (recommendation) continues to stand, I fear you may be in jeopardy of losing good people. It was sad to see that was allowed to happen." - Jan McKeough “What I said (at the March 3 meeting) was the truth, so help me God." - Christine Graham Jim Rhodes, from the audience, said he agreed with all of the things said about Kinney by Alden. McKeough and Morgan. However. Tracey Windes appeared be­ fore the board again to reiterate her criti­ cism of Kinney’s conduct. “I firmly stand behind everything I said before (in the Development Committee meeting March 10). 1 am here on behalf of myself, my husband and anyone else who has to run up against what wc had to. He (Kinney) knows what we’ve been through and what's been done to us. “He was biased against us. It came from Mrs. Graham's lips what he said... Every­ one who comes before that board should be given a fair shake." She added. “1 never wanted to be on the front page of any paper." referring to last week’s Banner story about her complaints. Mrs. Graham also repealed her asser­ tions. “What I said (at the March 3 meeting) was the truth, so help me God." She acknowledged that she had retained Kinney as her attorney on a personal mat­ ter, but was somehow tricked into letting him act as her counsel before the Zoning Board of Appeals to stop the Windes’ plans for a used car lol and storage unit businss. “I feel Mr. Kinney did use me.” she said, adding that she wiil not take back her com­ ment that he told her at the meeting he would say he was representing her husband in order to let her speak. A couple of committee members said the allegations Windes and Graham made did not come as a surprise. The matter had been brought before the board in December. In seconding a motion to appoint Barney to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Commissioner Tom Wing said the recom­ mendations of the committee were “about being for the county, not against any one individual. Commissioner James French, chairman of the committee, added that he had re­ ceived calls “from people who have been in front of the board who felt they weren't treated professionally." Commission Ken Neil asked French, “Do you feel the County Development Committee needs more time? French replied, “I don’t know if wc really need more time. I don’t sec where hashing this over is going to change any­ body’s opinion.” Commissioner Clare Tripp asked why there was no opportunity for Kinney to de­ fend himself, though he was asked for com­ ment in the Banner story of March 6 and he declined, except for a brief statement. Kin­ ney was interviewed first that day and left before Graham and Windes appeared. "I didn’t read the Banner, but I under­ stand there were some harsh words spo­ ken," Tripp said. Wing said the harsh words were not made by anyone on the committee. Commissioner Sandy James, also a com­ mittee member, said, “Wc advertised, set up appointments, interviewed. This is not about one individual. The decision was the result of those interviews. Wc looked at all the applications. “This (the allegations against Kinney) was a part of it. Wc did the best wc could.” She added that the people who spoke up against Kinney were of no surprise. Neil said he worried that the allegations led to bias against Kinney and wondered if it was best to wait and reconskier the issue. MacKenzic said perhaps he has devel­ oped bias because he has served on the Planning Commission for three years with Kinney. MacKenzic also sponsored Kinney when the latter was sworn in as an attorney. The vote to appoint Barney was 6-2, with MacKenzic and Tripp casting the dis­ senting votes. Barney has been serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals for the past two years. The vote to appoint Nieves, a former Planning Commission chairman and mem­ ber of the ZBA in Brownstown Township, was closer at 5-3, with Neil joining Tripp and MacKenzic, saying he’d “like to sec someone with more (local) experience." Commissioner Wayne Adams re­ sponded, “I think it’s important to have longevity, but maybe new blood isn’t all bad." Wiggins, who has worked for the Inter­ nal Revenue Service since 1974, was sup­ ported by Wing, Adams, French and Don­ ald Nevins, but opposed by MacKenzic, Tripp, Neil and James. James on March 3 voted to recommend Wiggins’ appointment, but changed her mind in the board vote Tuesday morning. When asked why, she said, “It was a feeling this wasn’t the way to go. I don’t even know Mr. Wiggins.” Wiggins’ wife, Kathy, is known in the community as a part-time employee at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, president of the Barry County Humane So­ ciety and one of the leaders in the effort several years ago to have the new animal shelter built. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 13. 2003 - Page 3 Gun Lake Tribe: ‘Next year casino will be open’ by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The chairman of the Gun Lake Tribe, D.K. Sprague, traveled to a local elemen­ tary recently to talk to some of the students there, he related daring a First Friday pres­ entation in Hastings March 7. “I think it was first or second grade," Sprague recalled. “A little guy raised his hand and said his mom has a friend who is ‘half Indian and half human.’ I said, ‘That’s good. I’m glad to hear that.”’ Sprague's anecdote was illustrative of the fact that the fight North American na­ tives have been waging for centuries to find their place in the white man’s world still in­ cludes a fight for equal status, both as “hu­ mans" and as sovereign nations. Indian sovereignty is at the heart of the tribe’s answer to recent charges by the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce that the tribe’s proposed casino in Bradley would represent “unfair competition by a state-granted monopoly.” According to the GR chamber, if the Gun Lake casino and other casinos are approved, “in effect what we’re doing is transferring economic activ­ ity from a competitive economy to a casino economy,” chamber President John Brown said. Sprague said after the First Friday pres­ entation that Indian tribes “deal with the federal government,” not the state govern­ ment. The right of tribes to operate as sov­ ereign, independent nations was first granted to Native Americans by the U.S. Constitution, Sprague said. The Constitu­ tion authorizes Congress to regulate com­ merce with “foreign nations, among the several states and with the Indian tribes.” Three 19th century U.S. Supreme Court de­ cisions upheld the tribes* Constitutionally guaranteed sovereignty. Once the Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi Indians became a federally recognized In­ dian tribe three and a half years ago, the band became a sovereign nation, John Shagonaby, executive director of the tribe, pointed out during the presentation. A 20-page color brochure handed out to audience members at First Friday explains that “sovereignty is an internationally rec­ ognized power of a ration to govern itself.” According to the brochure, “historically, state governments have been hostile to the concept of dealing with tribes as sover­ eigns. Under the Constitution of the United States and numerous treaties, the federal government undertook to protect tribes from stales, who have often coveted the In­ dians’ iahds and assets ind sought to im­ pose theit wifi on Indian tribes and people. Indian governments used treaties to con­ firm and retain rights such as the sovereign right of self-government, fishing and hunt­ ing rights and jurisdictional rights over their lands. Treaties did not, as is com­ monly assumed, grant rights to Indians from the United States. Tribes ceded cer­ tain rights to the United States and reserved right* they never forfeited." Many tribes in the Lower Peninsula lost their sovereign status, including his tribe, the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomis, Shagonaby said. “Ever since then the tribes have been trying to regain their govemment-to-government relation­ ship” with the United States, he said. “We’ve had leaders over time who have tried to regain our status. We just happened to be the generation that brought it to frui­ tion.” In the early 1980s Indian nations began offering gaming to raise money for their tribal needs, Shagonaby said. A Michigan Indian tribe was one of the first to offer gaming, he said. States threatened to close down Indian gaming, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that as long as states allowed gambling for such things as state lotteries, than the tribes had a right to conduct gam­ ing operations on their own land. Those states who continue to ban any form of gambling arc allowed to also ban Indian gaming, accorditg to the Supreme Court decision. After the court decision, states lobbied Congress for control of Indian gaming. Shagonaby said. The result was the passing of the 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The act requires states to enter into gaming compacts with tribes if the tribes want to have full scale. Las Vcgas-style gambling. If states retuse to negotiate with a tribe for a compact, tribes can sue to force media­ tion. If mediation doesn’t work, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior can establish the gaming procedures of the tribe without state approval. “Tribes fought that act." Shagonaby said. “Basically the whole act limited tribal sov­ ereignty.” Shagonaby pointed out that “tribes wer­ en’t granted the right to have casinos or gambling. That’s a retained sovereign right.” The tribe brochure reiterates his statement: “Indian gaming is a right of In­ dian nations, derived from sovereignty rec­ ognized by the Supreme Court and Con­ gress.” Shagonaby said gaming revenue has “to­ tally revitalized Indian communities in Michigan." Through gaming, he said, tribes have “done in 10 years what federal gov­ ernment policy hasn’t done in 200 years." He said that “self-determination is the only policy that’s worked” for Native Americans seeking to improve their lot. he said. , Sprague said the tribe is “just following in the footsteps of the tribes that went be- D.K. Sprague (right) and John Shagonaby of the Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi Indians appeared at the March First Friday forum to discuss the tribe’s plans for a casino in Bradley. fore us and went into gambling.” Opening the Bradley casino, he said, “seems to be the quickest way to create a revenue stream” for tribe members. “The casino is just an economic engine to fund other ideas and programs" of the tribe, he said. He pointed out that the tribe membership directed its leadership to pursue gaming as a way to create revenue to fund needed services and facilities. Some of those needs, the members' ip indicated in a sur­ vey, included purchasing land for a reserva­ tion, housing, an elder-care facility, senior housing, a health care clinic, good-paying jobs, more education and cultural pro­ grams. a tribal administrative center and a cultural center and museum. The museum would “not only preserve our heritage for future generations, but would be a tool for the community to inter­ art with,” such as schools, Shagonaby said. One audience member asked, “aren’t there other ways to go out and get jobs and build houses and get land without a ca­ sino?” Referring to raising revenue through casinos, the man said, “it’s a nice deal. I wish I could do that.” Shagonaby rejoined that Indians* right to have casinos is “federal law.” The tribe’s desire for a reservation will come to pass shortly if the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs approves putting 146 acres of land the tribe owns outside of Bradley wrtofrtKt. “We’re very confident we’re going to get that,” Sprague said. The period when the public was allowed to comment on an envi­ ronmental assessment of the land by the BIA is over, he pointed out. All that's left is for the BIA to review comments by the public and make a recommendation to the Washington, D.C. BIA office on whether to approve or not approve the application. “We’re hoping within 60 to 90 days that they’ll have all those comments addressed” and a decision will be made, Sprague said. “Come here next year. It will be open,” he said of the casino. “I’m very optimistic.” The anti-casino coalition, which includes former U.S. Ambassador Peter Secchia, is claiming the BlA's environmental assess­ ment is flawed because it only considers lo­ cal, not regional impacts. Some who are anti-casino have said they will try to block the BIA's approval of the land trust. Shagonaby said the process for putting the land into trust “shouldn’t be a political process. I feel it’s the Bureau of Indian Af­ fairs, not the Bureau of Peter Sccchia Af­ fairs." The tribe is hopeful Michigan Gov. Jen­ nifer Granholm will sign a gaming compact with them, Sprague said. Late last year the Michigan legislature approved a gaming compact with the Gun Lake Tribe. But fearing political fallout, outgoing Gov. John Engler refused to sign it. “Governor Engler kind of went out the back door without signing it,” Sprague said. Granholm is currently reviewing the matter. “I’ve written her letters, talked to some of her staff on the phone,” Sprague said. “She knows we’re here. When she gets around to it, hopefully we will have a meet­ ing and she will sign it.” Shagonaby said if necessary, “once the land is in trust, we will go to court to order them to the table." He said the gaming compact provides revenue to state and local governments. Michigan gaming compacts delegate eight percent of electronic game revenue (after payoffs to winners) to the state and two percent to local governments. Shagonaby said an estimated S10 to $15 million will be paid to the state annually from the Gun Lake casino revenue and S2 to $4 million to the local revenue sharing board. Local revenue sharing will help build community infrastructure such as roads, government services such as police and fire, and even education, he said. The Gun Lake Tribe compact stipulates that the revenue given to the state be put in the School Aid Fund, which is used to pay per­ pupil foundation allowances to individual school districts. According to the terms of the compact, a local revenue sharing board will be set up containing representatives of Allegan County. Wayland Township, and a third unit of government to be determined by the two named members. “Barry County could lobby to be on that board,” Shagonaby said. Sprague suggested that the Grand Rapids area might also re­ ceive part of the local revenue. “Wc have to define a service area for the federal government,” Sprague said. “Our service area involves Kent County." Sprague pointed out that some Indian tribes have chosen to give more than two percent to local governments, and such an option might be available for Kent and Barry counties. “If it comes down to Barry County not being included in the three-member board," the county might still receive casino reve­ nue, he said. Many of those in Kent County who are opposed to the casino say the casino will harm their county economically, taking away jobs and tourism dollars. The GR chamber has formed a coalition called “Community Partnership for Economic Growth" that hopes to stop the casino from opening. Shagonaby said the tribe is expecting the coalition to try and block the casino in court. “We do have some significant oppo­ sition from Grand Rapids," he said. “They’re going to (file) some frivolous lawsuits. I think their game plan is, the harder they make it, then it (tbe casino) will eventually go away. B<A1W« not *> happen.” Sprague said he was ^nbt the least bit concerned about the opposition” being mounted in the Grand Rapids area, “be­ cause the opposition isn't local. It’s not ad­ jacent to the casino.” The anti-casino coalition includes a num­ ber of state legislators, including State Sen. Patty Birkholz, whose district encompasses Barr) County. One audience member asked, “if Birk­ holz is so against gambling, how come she voted for gambling on Sunday?” Shagonaby replied, “You should write her and ask her that " Tbe audience member was referring to a provision of the state budget this year that allowed the sale of lottery tickets on Sun­ day. A representative of Birkholz’s office said Wednesday that in previous years separate legislation asked for Sunday lot­ tery sales, and Birkholz traditionally voted against the legislation. But the latest re­ quest was “rolled into a very large general budget" that included everything from local revenue-sharing to fire protection alloca­ tions. Had Birkholz voted against the Sun­ day lottery sales, she would have had to vote no on the entire budget, the staff mem­ ber said. Altogether some 80 Barry residents showed up for the presentation by Sprague and Shagonaby — which is 60 to 70 more attendees than usually show up for First Friday sessions. Most comments seemed favorable to the tribe’s casino plans. One person questioned Shagonaby about the loss of tax revenue that will occur once the land is put into trust (tribal land and profits from the casino will be exempt from local, state and federal taxes). Shagonaby said that the tribe doesn’t benefit from some government services. “We have to negotiate service agreements with local units of government” to pay for such things as police and fire protection, he said (within a reservation). Shagonaby pointed out that casino em­ ployees will still be paying taxes. He quoted the tribe brochure, which says that in 1999. Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe employees paid $23.4 million in fed­ eral payroll taxes, social security, and Medicaid, $10.6 million in state taxes and $5.9 million in local taxes. “Vendor pay­ ments by the tribe totaled over $173 million in 2000.” Shagonaby said. Shagonaby said he disagreed with state­ ments some have made that the casino will provide mostly “low-pcying, menial jobs.” One of his friends who is a dealer in an In­ dian casino makes more than $40,000 a year, he said. The tribe is estimating it will hire 1.500 employees and generate approxi­ mately twice that many jobs in the sur­ rounding community. Shagonaby suggested people “talk to people who work" at existing casinos in Michigan. He disputed claims that the casino will A record crowd of some 80 local residents jammed the Thomas Jefferson HaH in Hastings to hear a presentation by members of the Gun Lake Tribe. have a social cost. Referring to the brochure’s section on “Social Impacts." he said “according to a national study conducted for the National Gambling Impact Study Commission, life­ time pathological gamblers comprise less than one percent of the adult population." That compares to 13.8 percent of adults ad­ dicted to alcohol, 6.2 percent addicted to drugs and 6.4 percent suffering from major depression, according to the brochure, which concludes that “pathological gam­ bling is a relatively minor health concern." Sprague responded after the presentation to charges that new casinos create new gambling addicts by saying a certain num­ ber of the local population is already ad­ dicted to gambling, but “they just go else­ where to gamble. They’re taking money out of the community," whereas the local ca­ sino would retain local dollars. Shagonaby said “wc realize some people are addicted to gambling, and we’re willing to step forward and mitigate those im­ pacts.” The tribe has said it will provide funds for treatment of those suffering from gambling addiction. “We pledge to pro­ mote responsible gambling," Shagonaby said. One charge made by anti-casino organi­ zations is that gambling increases crime. Shagonaby quoted the brochure, which “states that “the Deputy Sheriffs Association *of Michigan has officially endorsed the •tribe after conducting its own investigirtion into areas with tribal casinos. Indian gam­ ing has been linked to a decrease in crime.” That may be attributed to the fact that tribes give revenue to local governments to sup­ port law enforcement, as well as have their own tribal police and sophisticated casino security, according to the brochure. Barry COA Director Tammy Pennington commented that in Isabella County, the site of one of Michigan’s Indian casinos, the COA receives four times more money from the tribe running the casino than it does from the county. Another audience member said she was concerned about the Gun Lake casino and other casinos “promoting urban sprawl." “If you go up to Traverse City you see an example of terrible (urban) sprawl," the voman said. “You do want to preserve the character of your communities.” Shagonaby said, “We don’t have a deaf car to that.” Some audience members wondered how long it would take to finish the casino and get it opened. Shagonaby pointed out that the tribe plans on renovating an existing building on the Bradley property for the casino. He’s heard it will take an estimated six to eight months to convert the building, a former manufacturing facility, into a casino, he said. One person asked who is financing the construction work. Shagonaby replied that the tribe has investors who will provide the needed financial backing to obtain bank loans for the casino. Those investors will receive 25 to 30 percent of the casino reve­ nue for five to seven years, “and then they’re gone,” Shagonaby said. The inves­ tors were a necessity, he said. “If we didn't have investors we wouldn’t have a project." He pointed out that other tribes tried to get backing from banks in the 1990s, but were unsuccessful. The Gun Lake Tribe is on its third set of investors* JJic, tribe fired the.first.two acts, who subsequent^^tabsulriTrCGQri asking for multi-million-dollar monetary settle­ ments. Both suits were thrown out of court, according to Sprague. Sprague said the tribe offered to pay the first two sets of investors back what they’d already invested, plus a certain percentage of additional funds. “But they chose to go to court," he said. “Both of them lost. Wc still may pay them back their initial invest­ ment." The third set of investors arc personal friends of former Gov. John Engler, which spawned charges of cronyism and political patronage, leading the governor to sign off on signing the casino compact. Mental health chief added to Substance Abuse Board The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday morning approved an amendment to allow the appointment of the mental health director to the Substance Abuse Board, and then did just that. The board approved an amendment to the Substance Abuse Board’s by-laws and then approved the appointment of Mental Health Director Jan McLean. The only “no" vote voiced against the move came from Commissioner Doi.aid Nevins, who said he had no problem with the appointment, but didn’t like the fact that three county commissioners were serv­ ing on the board and getting per diems and mileage for attending its meetings. He said he believes one representative from the Board of Commissioners is sufficient. In other board business attended to Tuesday: • Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill issued a written apology to the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday for seeking payment for a pledge to the Big Brothers-Big Sisters organiza­ tion. McNeill’s office made a voucher claim of $100 to cover costs of a banner during the recent bowl-a-thon fund-raiser for Big Brothers-Big Sisters. He said when he made the request, he was thinking that it in­ volved a promotional, advertising or mar­ keting tool to benefit the county. However, after the Finance Committee sent him no­ tice the expenditure was inappropriate, he then realized it isn’t right for public taxpay­ ers to pay for a charitable cause, no matter how worthy. “It would be bad use use of taxpayers’ funds,” he wrote to the board while an­ nouncing withdrawal of the request. • A county-level Office of Homeland Se­ curity was agreed to, with Emergency Man­ agement Director John Hislop assuming re­ sponsibilities. It was said Hislop essentially will continue the same programs he’s al­ ready been running. TK to seek bids on artificial turf The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Edu­ cation Monday evening approved Owen Ames Kimball and Tower Pinkster Titus to move forward in implementing a bid proc­ ess to determine the actual cost of installing artificial turf at its football stadium. The process will be used to determine if the cost of artificial turf falls within the original proposed budget for soccer and football field improvements. The decision is based on three months of gathering community input and in-depth product evaluation. The evaluation in­ cluded company sponsored site visits, more than 100 reference checks and careful study of how it would affect students in the school district. School officials said the in­ creased use of Bob White Stadium by stu­ dent athletes, band members and the com­ munity at large is the basis for this deci­ sion. Superintendent kevin Konarska and Ath- k I Ictic Director Mark Uyl, in a prepared stat ement, said, “The new generation artificial turf has proven to be a safe playing surface for kids as well as saving school districts operational dollars. District representatives will continue to study this option during the bid process.” Dricsenga Engineering Co. is currently analyzing the soil and drainage systems at the stadium to determine necessary im­ provements for either continued use of natural grass or a change to artificial turf. A final decision will be made following veri­ fication of actual costs, results of the engi­ neering study and continued favorable in­ formation from the growing list of school districts choosing the artificial turf option across the country. The press release added, “Thomapple Kellogg Schools expect sev­ eral quality turf companies to bid on this project, making the process very competi­ tive." V �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 13. 2003 We need a change in county’s leadership To the editor: I hope James Kinney is out of any posi­ tion or any influence in Barry County. There are some more who should go if there is to be any positive good local gov­ ernment. The King ot the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Jeff MacKenzic. should be out. Unfortunately for the county, he won by just 35 votes last August in the primary. Eighteen voters voted the wrong way. Kinney and Ron Gossman are licking their wounds, but after awhile things just catch up with you. I recall that Kinney s remarks in his let­ ter to the editor in the Banner last Dec. 12 stood out for me as a person with an agenda to sack Barry County. He defended the raises recommended for county elected of­ ficials. raises they did not deserve. His dia­ tribe against Fred Jacobs' editorial ques­ tioning the raises was outrageous. Most county elected officials have staffs to do their work while they are shaking ...from Our Readers State’s budget shortfall isn’t the worst To the editor: I am writing to discuss something that affects every citizen in Michigan, our pro­ jected budget deficit. The State Senate has been and will con­ tinue to review where every penny is spent. We have looked at other deficits in Michi­ gan’s history to help us face the challenges of this budget deficit. Wc arc facing some tough decisions as a legislature. However, contrary to what some arc saying. Michi­ gan's current budget shortfall is not the "worst budget crisis since World War II." In 1981-82, the general fund deficit was at 21%. This is nearly twice as large as the 12% genera) fund deficit in 1990-91, and the current 2003-04 shortfall which is at 13%. The recent cuts to the Michigan School Aid fund were very modest when compared to the 45 percent growth in education fund­ ing that occurred throughout the 1990s. This year’s S128 million shortfall in the School Aid Fund represents 1 percent of the total S12.8 billion School Aid Fund budget. And next year's projected $350 mil­ lion deficit will represent 3 percent of the total budget. According to a recent statewide poll. 77% of Michigan's citizens prefer spending cuts and other belt-tightening measure over tax increases to balance the state budget. The decisions on what to cut out of the state budget will not be easy. The cuts will be major and painful. However, Michigan can survive the cuts and the shortfalls with­ out raising taxes. We have done it before. We will do it in this budget year and with this budget. Michigan citizens have stated strongly that they want government to focus on the key departmental missions. Our focus will be moving Michigan forward to restore our economy, provide a strong business cli­ mate, a highly educated work force and a high quality of life for all of our citizens. Patricia Birkholz. State Senator District 24, Saugatuck Township hands and some are baking pies. Their un­ derlings get nil. Just how underpaid are the sheriffs deputies? Compared to sheriff, they are robbed. One remark from Kinney's letter was. “As to the letter to the editor by the gentle­ man from Middleville (mine) concerning same topic "(pay for department heads), we now have living proof that our educational system, despite its best efforts, has failed to stamp out ignorance." I can recognize an educated idiot when I see one. Parks xsd Recreation Board member Jeff Van Nortwick ?hould be applauded for his stand to bring some of this trash to the fore­ front. Kensinger Jones said it so well in his letter to the editor Feb. 27. If wc do as his letter says, a lot of bickering will end. Let some of those people *ake heed and resign. Mr. Jones is always a welcome voice. Why not get Kensinger to come in and straighten the mess out? Irv Charlton has rolled over many a time in his grave over these scandals. What slime lays uncovered out there? Is the in­ ventory all there? After reading Marianna Henley's (net­ work administrator, Bradford White Corp.) letter of Feb. 27 defending her husband and Clyde Morgan in the Charlton Park mess, I can say I will never buy anything from Bradford White. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners has got to come to grips and bar some of these people from commissions. We need a big changeover of some of the people making decisions in this county. ‘Hats off to Harry,’ Hickory Corners chief To the editor: “Hats off to Harry.” It's a sad day in Hickory Corners. One of Hickory's finest, Harry Snyder, was not re­ appointed to the position of fire chief of the Hickory Comers Fire Department His son, Greg, also was not re-appointed as assistant fire chief This was a decision made by the Barry Township Board and one that is disappoint­ ing to many in the community. We're not really sure what the reason was. Harry has been a member of the fire de­ partment i.i Hickory Comers for the past 54 years, with the past 20-plus years as chief. That is amazing. He is a pillar in the com­ munity and has always put his heart and soul into the fire department. That was his **baby” and no one has taken better care of the department. He has been a father figure to many of the firefighters and has helped to teach all of them to be the absolute best they can be. I have known Harry for several years, having grown up in Hickory and have al­ ways known him to be a kind-hearted, fun­ loving, genuinely wonderful person. I have also had the pleasure of being a member of the Hickory Comers Fire Club since 1997 and admire the support that Harry has given to the club. He is always willing to help where needed and does not hesitate to pitch in, whether it’s putting up holiday decora­ tions or assisting with our annual Memorial Day Parade. I know that Harry will truly miss the fire department, but not near as much as we'll miss him. I hope that Harry enjoys his retirement. He deserves it! And I hope he always re­ members that he still has many friends in the community who truly appreciate all he has done for the town of Hickory Comers. Chris Hudson, Hickory Corners The intestinal fortitude of some commis­ sioners is being questioned by me. These county people take these jobs, the pay is OK. then why raise it? The evalua­ tions some of these people go through is ri­ diculous. The biggest item on the agenda is that they were hired to do a great job. so what is the greatness? So great, so give them a big Reagan lured hippies to GOP To the editor: I don't exactly remember just when I de­ cided to become a Republican. A lot of us former hippie-types probably don't. A great many of us, it seems, went from “get off my cloud” to “gel off my lawn.” Someone on television suggested that it was just the "middle age of Aquarius" set­ ting in. I. however, believe that it was the first time I heard Ronald Reagan speak. 1 never really understood what it meant to be an American until the Gipper explained it to To the editor: I want to praise the Barry County Transit System for the good service they provide, especially for the senior citizens of Hastings. The drivers, both ladies and gentlemen, are very courteous and helpful. However, I do have a complaint to make about the Hastings Street Cleaning system. On Sunday morning, March 9.1 was on my way to Jan’s Place for breakfast. Some how I missed the driveway and went into ELECTION, contd. from page 1 ceived 185. Newly elected to the two-year seat was Mike Brighton with 162 votes. The three unsuccessful candidates were Chris Taylor with 148 votes. Rose Emory with 133 and Rob Fisk with 115. There were a total of 323 votes cast. Lake Odessa has 1,432 registered voters, meaning that about 22.5 percent of them showed up at the polls Monday. (Reporters Sandy Ponsetto, Helen Mudry and David T. Young compiled this report) • U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1 -202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building. Lansing, Mich. 48909. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion Reponses to our weekly question. The snow is not cleaned away from the curbs. This makes it very hazardous for us elderly citizens to enter a bank or mer­ chants' establishments. I praise the Lord for helpful people that were willing to help this “Old Lady” this past week. God bless you. Mabie Tack Hastings Kind deeds appreciated To the editor: \_____________ ______ _ ________________ > The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which wMI be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal rature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. ■ In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. me. In these perilous times. I just can't be­ lieve that anyone would not back Mr. George W. Bush. The real Americans are rallying behind him. and I am proud of the example he is trying to set for the world. I have heard that the Florida Republicans have pooled some money to buy Alec Bald­ win a one-way ticket to Canada on a Grey­ hound bus. Gee. I wish I'd thought of that. Michael Combs. Lake Odessa Praise for Transit, complaint for snow removal ( tfnoiy Vour tegw/otors.- Write Us A Letter: heres the rules raise for doing exactly what they were hired to do. Harry Truman one said. "I don't give anybody hell. I tell the truth and they think it's hell." My quote would be "This is what you get when you let Democrats masquerade as Re­ publicans.” Donald W. Johnson. Middleville Gas price hike cause? It has been reported recently that gasoline prices are within two cents of their all-time high nationwide. What do you think is causing the high prices? the ditch. Almost immediately, a gentleman came to my aid. He tried to push me out. but couldn't He went into the restaurant to get more help, but before he did that he helped me out of the car and put me in his car (I have a bad back from a fall). It was hard to walk on the ice. I didn't get any names, but I did find out that one of the families lives on Fiona Road. I don't know how many came out to help, but a big thank you to all of them. Finally, a fellow with a snow plow pushed me out. A big thanks to him! A slate policeman came along and directed the traf­ fic. There really are people who care! Leona Gillespie Delton .nraldntr, ••• Response terrific to ‘Spay Day’ There were 597 $20 Spay/Nculcr certifi­ cates issued to the pet guardians of 180 dogs and 417 cals. There was an increase in number of cats which are strays, drop-offs and feral. Tuesday. Feb. 25 was a very busy day for the members and volunteers of the Barry County Humane Society. There were many requests by phone and office visits. The $20 value of the certificates was again made possible by a generous anony­ mous donor and by the many contributions in memory of Julie Sharpe Mary Fisher, Julie's sister has said that “Julie had a real passion for solving the problem of pct over­ population. She would be pleased that the monies contributed by her many friends, in her name, went to this worthy cause." Pet owners are erged to make appoint­ ments with their veterinarian so as to have their dog or cat neutered by the end of March or as soon after as possible. During June and July of 2002 there were over 400 kittens euthanized at Barry County Animal Control (shelter) because there were not enough homes for them. It must be remem­ bered, that the greater the number of ani­ mals neutered the fewer the number of kit­ tens and puppies that will need to be destroyed. Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1H56 Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs v>ce President Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Ybung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Mary McDonough Ruth Zachary Helen Mudry Sandy Ponsetto Patricia Johns Bret Bremer Doyle Smith. Gan Lake: “Some people believe that the potential for war is what is causing the higher prices. It may be more a factor that inven­ tories for gasoline are lower in the United States." Kay Cummiford, Gun Lake: Marjory Richards, Gun Lake: “I think the threat of war is having a definite impact on the price of gasoline." “I think that the big oil companies are taking ad­ vantage of the situation and raising prices with the possiblity of war be­ ing their excuse." 4 t Shirley Mater, Nashville: “I definitely think that oil companies arc ma­ nipulating prices." “I think that so much oil has gone for heating purposes it is affecting what is available for gasoline." Gene Mater, Nashville: “I know that local gas stations arc saying they're not making any money from the high prices, but when you sec differences in prices you wonder.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads acce-jted Monday tnrough Friday 8amto530om. Saturdays 8 30 am tt Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 per year >n ad,*o-n..ng counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 13. 2003 - Page 5 LEGAL NOTICES Noto ot McwKwn. Forccloouro Sol. THIS flRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1NQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY FQfl THAT PURPOSE. PLCASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY PUTT, Nine teams from the Thomapple Kellogg School District will travel to Rockford Saturday. March 15. This team from Page Elementary School, coached by Diane Hallberg. is competing in the 'Fooled Ya* problem. Team members are Mark Beilfuss, Daniel Crutis, Matthew Davidson. Kayla Kermeen. Hanna Sabh, Joshua Scott and Katy Tobin. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Victoria Hiemstra and Richard Hiemstra. wife and husband (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. dba America s Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated December 6. 1999, and recorded on December 20. 1999 in Document No. 1039348 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 65/100 dollars ($43,135 65). including interest at 12.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, ai the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p m., on April 3. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVIl LS. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 81 and 82. Plat ol the Village ol Orangeville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, As recorded in Uber 1 ol Plats. Page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200023897 TeamX TK Odyssey of the Mind teams compete Saturday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students at Page Elementary School and at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School will be performing Saturday at Rockford High School in the Region 10 Odyssey of the Mind competition. Page students will compete in Division I and the middle school students in Division II. The long term problem solutions arc open to the public. Teams also compete in spontaneous problem solving events, which are dosed to the public. The top teams in each problem, deter­ mined by tbe number of teams competing, will compete at the state competition in Kentwood at the end of April. At Page, five teams will be competing. Diane Hallberg is ''caching Mark Beilfuss, Daniel Curtis, Matthew Davidson, Kayla Kermeen, Hanna Sabri, Joshua Scott and Katy Tobin in “Fooled Ya!” In this problem, the team has to create a performance with illusions and spedal ef­ fects. The budget for this problem is $100. Creating their own solutions to the prob­ lem “Put a Spin on It” are teams coached by Tom Ward and Sue VanderWood. In this problem, teams present an original per­ formance about the development of a great human accomplishment. The teams also have to create spin sessions about their cho­ sen accomplishment and do it by spending less than $125. Students on Ward*£ team are Clara Ward, Geoff Albaugh, Rachel Bruxvoort, Spercer Nault, Anne Brower, Dominic Thompson and Alex Marble. Students on VanderWood’s team are Kelly Hine, Tyler Stover, Sarah Roskam, Ted Rosenberg, Ashley Kidder. Jessica Homak and Kelli Mellen. Curt Wissink’s team has been building and testing balsa wood structures on pods and holding as much weight as possible. There are weigh; and dimensional require­ ments the team must meet. They can also only spend $125 on their solution. His team members are Lindsey Clark, Cassie DeHaan, Randy Hodges, Jacob My­ ers, Caitlin Nosonav and Josh Steensma. Dirk VanDivcr's team is working on a solution to “A scene from above" which re­ quires the team to create three small vehi­ cles. The vehicles will be powered by dif­ ferent types of energy sources. The team also has to present a humorous perform­ ance in a three dimensional representation of Earth as viewed from space, which they create. This problem is sponsored by the Na­ tional Aeronautic and Space Administra­ tion. This is the third year that an Odyssey of the Mind problem has been sponsored by NASA. Team members are Becca Campeau, Bryan Kars, Nick Weesic, Corrin Brux­ voort, Eli Bergsma, Ali Shaw and Karri Selieck. This team has to spend less than $135. At the middle school, teams coached by Keith Middlebush and Li) Hawkins are competing for “The Know It AH” domi­ nance. In this problem, the teams have to design and build a character that possesses “artificial intelligence" and which can com­ plete team-created tasks all for less than $135. Students on Middlebush's team are Kate Wilson, Yaritza Schaefer-Space, Kindra Burger, Mike Berryman, Keith Burger and Sarah Laycock. . Hawkins has been coaching Chelsea Oostvccn, Sarah Baird, Jennifer Berryman, Chloe Brower, and Brittney Benjamin. Students working on the Division II, Put A Spin on It, problem are Kailce Anderson, Kaleigh Borrink, Elena Gormley, Aaron Marshall, Whitley Bremer and Kendall Moore. They arc coached by Patricia Johns. Gail Wachter’s team of Cade Dammen, Gina Mancuso, Nick Karelse, Abe Kim, Josh Haney, Jared Johannsen and Jake Bauer have been wot king on the Division II solution to “Fooled Ya.” Community members who have volun­ teered to judge at the competition include Jason Swan, Ruth Perino, Lisa Berryman, Voni Lucas, Jim Hallberg, David Kruithoff, and Tina Ward. Others who are volunteering to help at regional competition are Barb Burger, Mi­ chael Gormley, Beth Bauer, and Sherry Kruithoff. This year’s team has been coordinated by Deb Smith and Assistant Superintendent Patricia Koeze. Long term solutions for each team are VanDivcr’s “A Scene from Above.” Teams will compete in the Rockford Freshman Building’s gym at 1:50 p.m. The Know It All problem at the Division II level has so many teams that there will be two different groups of solvers. Middlebush’s team wiH compile in the High School gym balcony at 10.10 a.m. with Div. II A group. Hawkin’s team will compete in the second group at 11:25 with the Div. II B group in the High School gym. Ear! of these groups will send teams to the slate competition. At the Division I level, the Put A Spin On It teams have also been split into two divisions. The Page Elementary team coached by Ward competes in the Div. A group in the High School vocal music room at 3:10 p.m Vanderwood’s team competes in the Div. IB group at 9:45 a.m. in the High School band room. The Middle School Division II team will compete at 2:35 p.m. in the High School auditorium. The Page Odd Pod Structure team will compete in the High School wrestling room at 12:40 p.m. The Page Fooled Ya! team will be com­ peting in the Div. 1A group in classrooms 101/103 in the Freshman Building at 2:40 p.m. The Middle School Division II team will be competing at 2:35 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Freshman Building. (3/20) STATE OF MCMGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL ORCUTT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCATION^OSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 03-089-00 Plaintiff Melody Ann Duchnowski 8141 W. State Rd.. Apt. H Middevffle. Ml 49333 (209) 795-9199 Plaintiff’s attorney Metody Ann Duchnowski 8141 W. State Rd.. Apt. H Middtevilte. Ml 49333 (269) 795-9199 v Defendant Stephen Ouchnowski 1115 11th St. Grand Rapids. Ml 49504 (616) 454-9921 TO: Stophen Dvchnowato -j IT IS ORDERED: You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a divorce. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 28 days after last publication. If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you lor the rewt oemanoeo tn tne comptamt itted tn mis case. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in Hastings Banner tor three consec­ utive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. Date: 2/14/03 James H. Fisher Judge (3/13) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a pubic hear­ ing tor the following Special Use Permits: CASE NUMBER 8P-2-2003 Hastings Free Methodist Church. LOCATION: On the west side of M-43 Hwy. in Section 31 of Cartton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a spedal use permit to buld a church, in the AR zoning district CASE NUMBER SP-3-2003 John A Colloen MHIer LOCATION: 9340 Tasker Rd., in Section 23 of Assyria Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to operate a home occupation (i e. dog grooming business), in the AR zoning district CASE NUMBER SP-4-2003 Jeffrey A Paula Grootora. LOCATION: 7225 Martin Rd., in Section 6 of WoodtondTwp. PURPOSE: Requeuing • aprciK um permit lor a roedto Kind, m the A zoning diwict CASE NUMBER SP-6-2003 Ong * Uaa Flower. LOCATION: 9950 S Clart Rd. In Section 35 at Maple Grove Twp PURPOSE: RequeKmg a apeoal use permit to operate a home occupation (Le. foster care), in the A zorknj district MEETING DATE: March 94, 2003 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Community Room In the Courts S Law Binding at 206 WeK Court Si. Hastings. Mictigan Sas inapecoona ol the at»ve described prop­ erties we be completed by the Planning Com- evasion members before the day ot the hearing Interested persons dealring Io present their views upon an appeal either vetbally or m writing will be given the opportirtty to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be marled to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948^820 The special use appkcabon(s) ato available lor public inapeebon at the Barry County Plannlng Office, 220 Waet Stats street. Heatings. Michigan 49068 during the hours ol 8 am to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 p m). Monday thru Friday Please cal the Planning Office at (269) 915-1290 for further mformition The County of Birry wil provide necessary auxiliary aids and serveeo. such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed ma, -rials being consfoered K the meeting to ir.J>vxjuals with disabilities at the meetmg/neanng upon ten (10) days notes to the County ot Barry Individuals with disatxlites requiring auxiliary axis or services should contact the County of Barry ty writing or calling the following Michael Brown County Adrvnistrator 220 West Stale Street Hastings Ml 49058. <2691 945-1284 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk <3ZT3> ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MOBIQAQtBALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Enc D. Steidle. a single man. to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated May 24. 2001 and recorded June 11.2001 in Document No. 1061178. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Six and 79/100 Dollars ($95,726.79) including interest at the rate of 8.999% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p m. on April 3, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Cartton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 30, Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East, 68.00 Feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 30; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East. 577.60 Feet along said section line; thence Soutti 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds West. 264.00 Feet; thence South 00 degrees 01 min­ utes 51 seconds West. 577.60 Feet; thence North 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds East. 264.00 Feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and t he re is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: February 27, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Amenquest Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No . 214.0661 Pub. 2/27 - 3/27 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A PEAT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric A. Reck a man (original mortgagors) to Amenfirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 26. 1999, and recorded on March 4. 1999 in Document No. 1026045 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee tc tbe Washington Mutual Bank. FA. successor in interest to Homeside Lending, inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated February 26. 1999. which was recorded on April 22. 1999, in instrument No 1028455. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FIFTY-TWO AND 10/100 Solars ($88,052.10), including interest at 7 500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol thorn, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 10) p.m.. on April 3. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry, Township ot Barry, State ot Michigan, is described as fellows: PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. LYING WESTERLY OF THE CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PARCEL AS RECORDED IN LIBER 307 OF DEEDS PAGE 449 AS RECORDED IN BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND LYING EASTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGH­ WAY (BROOKLODGE ROAD). RESERVING THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR ROAD HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES PARCEL 2: ALSO THE NORTH 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. EXCEPT A PARCEL SOLD TO CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY AND RECORDED IN UBER 307 OF DEEDS IN PAGE 449 AND DESCRIBED AS A STRIP OF LAND 311 FEET WIDE ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27. AND DESCRIBED S FOLLOWS. TO FIND THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING OF THIS DESCRIPTION COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION. RUN THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SECTION 871.05 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 317.64 FEET. THENCE NORTH 11 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 1345 05 FEET TO THE SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MIN­ UTES 32 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION 317.63 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 11 DEGREES 30 MIN­ UTES 15 SECONDS EAST 1345 01 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALL IN SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BARRY TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the data of such sale Dated: February 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200213360 VA Team J (3/20) Take your color film for professional processing, to J-Ad's PRINT PLUS THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven A Carpenter and Martha A. Carpenter, husband and wife, to Equifirst Corporation mortgagee dated August 27. 2001 and recorded September 25. 2001 in Document No. 1065910, Barry County Records Sard mortgage is now held by Curtinanoai Mort­ gage Company by assignment dated November 15. 2001 and recorded on December 4. 2001 m Document No. 1070750. Barry County Records There to claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine and 88'100 Dollars ($93,839 88) in­ ducting interest at the rate of 9.65% per annum Under the power of sale contained tn the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part ol them. at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on March 20. 2003. The premises are located m the Village ot Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as. Lot 11 *O.A. Phillips Addition* as recorded in Liber 1. Page(s) 19 of Plats. Barry County Records. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA B600.L241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: February 13 2003 ORLaNS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citifinandal Mortgage Company. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 201.1288 (3-13) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE -De fault has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A. Hickey and Karen E. Hickey, husband and wile (original mortgagors) to MMS Mortgage Services. LTD. Mortgagee. dated January 29. 2001. and recorded on February 12. 2001 in Document • 1054862 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. Assignee by an assignment dated February 2. 2001. which was recorded on February 12. 2001. in Document • 1054863, Barry County Records. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of NINETY-THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 24/100 dollars ($93,198.24), inducting interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 11X) PM. on March 27. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Supervisor s Plat of Acker s Pont, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 ot Plats on Page 73. in Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, together with part ot Point Road and part of Lot 4 as shown in said plat, more par­ ticularly described as: beginning at the Northwest comer ot said Lot 2. running thence South i degree 30 minutes West 76.50 feet to the Southwest comer ol said Lot 2; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 132 feet to the Southeast comer of said Lot 2; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 20 feet to the South hne of Point Road; thence North 88 degrees 30 min­ utes West 140.02 feet along said South line; thence North 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds West 67.06 feet to the Southeast comer of Lot 4 of said plat; thence North 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds West 5.00 feet; thence North 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds East 24.13 feet; thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 2.95 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 13.50 feet to the place of beginning; and together with rights of ingress and egress in easement F as hereinafter described. Easement F: a strip of land in varying width being a part of Lots 4 and 5 and a part of Point Road in the supervisor s plat of Acker's Point in Section 16, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, as recorded in Liber 2 ot Plats or Page 73. described as foltows: commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 3 of said plat and run­ ning thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 13.5 feet along the Westerly prolongation of the North line of said Lot 3 for the true place of begin­ ning; thence South 01 degree 30 minutes West 68.95 feet; thence South 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds West 24.13 feet thence South 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East 5.00 feet, thence South 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East 5621 feet; thence Northwesterly 1525 feet along the arc of a ewe to the nght of radius 35.00 feet the chord of which bears North 33 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds West 15.11 feet; thence continuing Northwesterly 51.79 feet along the arc of a curve to the right of radius 185.00 feet, the chord of which bears North 13 degrees 15 minutes 24 seconds West 51.62 feet; thence Nor.h 19 degrees 328 minutes 26 seconds East 23.47 feet thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 83.47 feet to the Northwesterly line of said Lot 4; thence North 51 degrees 45 minutes East 5 85 feet to the Northernmost comer of said Lot 4; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 19.97 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 6.5 feet to the place of beginning, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Surfe 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File • 200233313 TearnC (2/20H3/13) �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 13. 2003 LAKE ODESSA - Pollyanna “Polly” Eldridge, age 65, of Lake Odessa, passed away at her home on Saturday morning. March 8.2003. Polly was bom in Eagle. MI. on Jan. 19. 1938 to Avard and Myrtle (Daniels) Earle. She loved her family and found no greater joy than in caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. Polly is survived by her loving husband. Gordon, of Lake Odessa; son. Ronald Eldridge of Ionia; daughter. Laurie Eldridge of Stanton; grandsons. Chad and Anthony Eldridge of Ionia; sisters. Donna (J.C.) Dean and Patricia (Ralph) Cook, both of Atlanta. GA; several nieces and nephews; and many loving friends. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; brother. Edward Earl; and sister. Uusurulla Eldridge. Funeml services were held on Tuesday. March I) at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Fire Department or the Lake wood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Sonny Laney NORTH CAROLINA - Sonny Laney was bom on Aug. 13. 1967 and passed away at his home in North Carolina on March 2. 2003. He is survived by his wife. Ann Laney and two children. Camron and Christian Laney of North Carolina, and iwo children of Hastings. Mich., Amanda and Tylar Laney; mother. Gloria Tate and stepfather. Donald Tale of Woodland, Va.; a brother. Howard Laney of Virginia and a sister. Connie Burgess of Michigan. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Arrangements are still pending. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... COUNTRY CHAPEL FAITH UNITED METHODIST UNITED METHODIST CHU RCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd . Dowling FLEASANTVIEW Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616)758-3021 church phone Sun­ day Service: 9.30 am.; Sunday Times: Worship Service 9:45 am.; School 11:0 un; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.. Bible Study & Sunday School 11:15 ajn. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth CHURCH 503 South Grove Street Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11:00 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6:30 group. Thursdays senior meals 12- day evenings. p.m. noon Saturday nights • Praise Ser­ 2601 FAMD.YCHU1CH Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Doiter. Morrison. Service vices 730 p.m. For more informa­ tion call the church office. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jcffenon Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mas* 4:30 p.nt; Sunday Masse* 830 2 m. and 11:00 a.m.. Confession Saturday 330­ 4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. cluses for all ages. Morning Wrship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day activities 7:00 pjn. are: Rain­ bow* or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or find grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior M-37 South al M-79. Rev. Xichard Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ School for all ages at 930 am and 945-4995 Church Website, www. hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednesday 8c Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 930 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth worship service at 1030 am. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday “Kid's Time" is a great time of cel­ evening service 6:00 p m. Wednes­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join u* at 301 E Slate Rd. (Across from Tom’s Market). We look forward to worshipping with you. day. 6-8 p m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K- 8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 pm.. Prayer Meeting (child SAINTS ANDREW A HATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Sen ice* - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11:00 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Re* Bob Smith Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 p.m. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. jiustwick 948­ 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a_m. Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with tbe Indepen­ for all ages. BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE -THE BIBLE. AND 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of dent Anglican Church (Canada GRACi BRETHREN Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BUT 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd . Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; NOTHING (One mile east of Hastings al comer of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conserv­ ative Grace Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Server. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9.45 a.m.; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6: 00 pan.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 730 p.m. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the World- Wide *.uglican Communion.“ 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St ). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. between the worship service and Sunday School Our New Sunday School format offer* Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our care provided). (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study No age limits. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 930 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:43 am.. Morning Wonhip Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 630 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Cail Church Office, 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH High School. Fntor L*on Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the Meeting « M..pte Valley Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Mr F. William Voctberg. Director of service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and ministry, leadership training. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sprit-filled church Meeting M the Mafie Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 touch Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am Morning Wonhip Service. 6:00 p.m. evening Sen ice; Wednesday: 7: 00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children of Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun Praise A Worship 1030 am.. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 630 pm. Jesus Club foe boys A girh ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special " For information call 1-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC WOODGROVE BRETHREN TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 am.; Sun­ sible anC elevator Sunday School 930; Church Service 1030 am day Evening Sen ice 6 p.m.; Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 p m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School al 9:45 am.; Worship 11.00 am.; Evening Service al 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 pm. Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor Thursday. March 13 - 3:20 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pun. Grace Notes; 7:00 pjn. Crossways. 7:00 p.m. Adult, Cbcjr, 7XM p_m. Stewardship Cdhrnhwe. Friday. March 14 • 6JB3M0pjn.. Rock Group. Saturday,March 15 - 9:00­ 1:00 p m.. Beil Choir Workshop. 10:00 ajn. Catechism 3; 11:00 a.m. Youth Ministry Prayer Tune; 8:00 pjn. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunda*. March 16 - 8:00 & 10:45 im. Worship; 930 a.m Sunday School; 1230 p.m.. Little Angels. Hying Doves. God's Children; 6 00-8CU p.m High School Youth Group. Monday. March 17-7:00 p.m. Vi­ sion Team Tuesday. March 18 - 7:00 p.m.. Congregation Council; 7: 00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. March 19 - 10.00 ajn.. Healthy Families; 6:00 pjn.. Lenten Supper, 7:00 p.m. Worship; 8.00 p.m. The Way. 10:00 am.. Worship llrOU am.. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Cass 7.00 p.m.. Classes for all age*. 49058. (269-945-9574). Barner free building with elevator to all floor* Kathy Brown. Pastor. Ij*a Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Riordan. Office Manager Sunday. 8: 15 ajn - Sunday school. 930 am. - UVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary *ei vice) Junior Church. Sun­ day School. 1030 am. - Refresh­ ments; 11:00 am. Traditional Ser­ vice. Sunday School. 530 p.m. Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6:00 p.m. - Disciple Bible Study 11. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for age* five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 6.00 p.m. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7:00 pjn. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8 00 p.m. Chancel Choi' rehearsal. Thursday nights • 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting in tbe Lounge. Thursday. March 13 - 12:00 p.m. Lenten Luncheon in Fellowship Hall. 12:30 p.m. - Lenten Worship in sanctuary. Monday. March 17 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee. Tuesday. March 18 - 630 p.m. United Methodist Men's dinner. 730 p.m. Leadership Team. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463. Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor Sunday Ser­ vice* - 900 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship - Communion; 10:10 a.m Church School for all ages; 11:20 a.m. Children's Worship. The 9 00 am -11 am.; P.O. Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9.30 am AM 1220 Tbe 11:20 Senice is a.m. Contemporary Wonhip; 11:50 Sen ice is broadcast over WBCH ■ This information on worship sen ices is pros ided by broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out the week. Nursery is provided during both senices. Children's The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Worship is available during both WREN H NERAL HOME of Hastings sen ices. Special Events - Saturday. March 15 • 230-6:00 p.m.. Middle HEXFAK INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FD I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC 770 Cook Rd- Hastings. Michigan Harry B. Miles, Sr. Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Nr.’ wille. Rev. A< lussell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic uC CHURCH T^rrenc^Thte^Mix | HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 ST. CYRIL'S CAT1 NASHVILLE - Paul E. Friddle. age 76. of E. Cloverdale Road. Nashville, died Friday. March 7. 2003 at his residence. Mr. Friddle was bom on June 14.1926 in Detroit. Mich., the son of Lawrence and Louanna (Bell) Friddle. He moved to the Nashville. Mich. area as a child and attended the Moore country school, graduating in 1947 from Hastings High School following his military service. He went on to attend Coyne Electrical School in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army from Oct. 17, 1944 until Aug. 9. 1946. He was married to Jeanneffe R. While on Oct. II. 1947. His employment included Eaton Manufacturing Co. in Banle Creek, did bam painting in Barry County for several years and in 1966 went to work for the US. Postal Service in Nashville, retiring from there. Paul served as a member of the Ft. Custer National Cemetery Honor Guard for nine years and was recently honored by Ft. Custer for outstanding service and devo­ tion. He enjoyed woodworking, raising peonies, many of which found their way to area nursing homes and the homes of his many friends; was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed motorcycles. He attended Nashville Baplis' Church. Mr. Friddle is survived by his wife. Jeannene; sons, Steven (Shanna) Friddle of Spokane. WA. David (Linda)Friddle of Nashville. Mitchell Friddle of Nashville, Martin Friddle of Nashville. Paul (Rita) Friddle of Hastings, and Gary (Chcrrie) Friddle of Hastings; daughter. Martha (Jerry) Larson of Missoula. MT; nine grandchildren! one great grandchild; and one brother, Merrill Friddle of Sturgis. Preceding him in death were his parents and a grandson. Jason Friddle. Respecting his wishes, private family tervices will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to he Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. 209 W Green Street. Hasting*. Ml 49058 (269) 9452938 Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Phi!>ians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HEuP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Cla«s HASTINGS - Don Beukema. age 52. of Hastings, died suddenly Wednesday. March 5.2003 at his residence. He was bom July 4. 1949 in Grand Rapids. Mich., the son of Jacob and Margaret (Dousee) Beukema. He graduated from Delton High School in 1967. Don served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1973. He worked for J&L Roofing in Grand Rapids for the past 26 years. Don married Laura Lancaster July 8. 1970. He enjoyed woodworking, carpentry work and NASCARs. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-mother. Lou Beukema. Surviving is Don’s wife. Laura Beukema. of Hastings; daughters. Kelli Beukema and fiancee. Joe Chamberlin Stacy Beukema and fiancee. Jim Goeldel; brothers. Leroy Beukema of Dorr. Richard (Anne) Beukema of Grand Rapids; 11 nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law. Myrna Lancaster.. Funeral services were held Saturday. March 8 . 2003 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Ryan White offi­ ciated. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. High Youth Bowling trip; Sunday. March 16 • 2:00-5:00 p m . New Members Classes Wednesday. March 19 • 6.00 p.m. Church Sup­ per • Open to the Public; 6:45 Harry B. Miles Sr. left this earth for a far better place on March 8, 2003, at home with his beloved family and under the care of Hospice. He was born on Aug. 30,1920. to Mary (Rivet!) and Hany Miles in Bay City, Mich. He lived and worked in the Hastings area ail of his adult life, retiring from the Viking Corporation in 1985 after 45 years. He was owner of Miles and Sons Janitorial Service, providing carpet cleaning and office main­ tenance services to Barry and Calhoun County businesses and residences. A World War II veteran. Harry enlisted in November of 1941. He served in the Army with the Seventh regiment on Eastern Defense and also as a machine gunner in New Guinea and the Philippines, being honorably discharged on Nov. *7, 1946. Prior to his military sen ice, he sened in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Harry was preceded in death by his par­ ents; sisters. Helen. Pearl. Ruth and Thelma; brothers. Earl and Roy; and twin daughters. Janet Mae and Janice Rae. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Patricia (Newton) Miles; sons. Brad Miles of Hastings and Haney and Ann Miles of Krumsvillc. Pennsylvania; daugh­ ters. Patricia Reid of Hastings. Gaby and Peter Wright of Wellington. New Zealand, and Mar and Keith Morrill of Tacna. Arizona; a bqpther. Louis Considine of Hastings*. 1) grandchildren; three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. As was his wish, cremation has taken place and no memorial senice is sched­ uled. Hany’s life can be remembered with a donation to Barry Community Hospice. Lenten Senes All Ages • Open to the Public OBITUARIES, continued from page 15 WOODLAND - Terrence "Tale" D.vid Mix. 50. of Woodland. Mich., died Wednesday. March 5. 2003 after a coura­ geous battle with cancer. Mr. Mix was bom Feb. 17, 1953, Chicago. III., the son of Louis and Eva (Shereyk) Mix. Tate was the principal of Alternative Education for Maple Valley Schools and director of the Second Chance Program thru Eaton County Probate Court. He was a member of the Michigan National Guard, Nashville Masonic Lodge f255 F&AM. and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife. Pamela (Townsend); sons. Jeff (Selena) Duits of Sunfield, Greg (Tricia) Duits of Woodland, Chris Duits of Sunfield; five grandchildren Sarah. Emily. Hannah. Austin and Sophie Duits; sister. Vicki (David) Thompson of Vermontville; brother. Jeffrey Mix of Ohio; brother. Kevin (Linda) Mix of Wacousta; his parents. Louis and Eva Mix of Vermontville; sisters-in-law, Peggy (Ron) France of Lake Odessa. Barbara (Darrel) Bosworth of Mulliken. Shelley Steward of Woodland; mother-in-law, Wilma Townsend of Lake Odessa and many nieces and nephews. Terry was predeceased by his father-in­ law Frank Townsend; brother-in-law. Jeff Steward and nephew. Lucas Steward. Terry was a loving and compassionate man. The love he gave was returned by all those whose lives he touched. Funeral services were held Saturday. March 8. 2003 at Grace Community Church. Nashville. Mich. Clark Volz. Superintendent Maple Valley Schools. Pastor Douglas Reichenbach and Pastor Darrel Bosworth officiated. Interment was at Woodland Cemetery in Woodland. Mich. A Rosary Service was held Friday at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information www pray funeral .com. available at HASTINGS - Judith A. Knorp. age 67, of Hastings, died Friday. March 7.2003 at her residence. Mrs. Knorp was bora on Oct. 4. 1935 at Independence. Missouri, the daughter of Melvin and F. Mildred (Maddox) Hall. Jr. She was raised in the Independence. Missouri area and attended schools there, graduating in 1953 from William Chrisman High School, went on to attend William Jewell College, receiving her bachelor of science degree in business administration from Kansas University in 1957. She was married to Darryl D. Knorp on Sept. 2.1956 at moved to the Hastings area in 1977 from Oakville. Ontario. Canada. Mrs. Knorp served as chief financial offi­ cer for the former National Bank of Hastings for several years before retire­ ment. She was a member and former officer of the Friends of the Hastings Public Library. She enjoyed parchment card making, genealogy, stained glass making, gardening and traveling. Mrs. Knorp is survived by her daughter. Kelly (Todd) Blachowiak of Lyons. Colorado; son. Russell (Maureen) Knorp of Plano. Texas; two grandchildren. Daniel and Natalie; and brother. Kent (llene) Hall of Kansas City. Missouri. Preceding her in death were parents and husband. Darryl on March 28. 5999. Services were held on Wednesday, March 12. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Friends of the Hastings Public Library. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Cheryl Ann Forbes HASTINGS - Cheryl Ann Forbes, age 55, of Hastings, died Monday, March 3. 2003 at her residence. Memorial services were held Saturday, March 8. 2003 al Hastings’ Thomapple Valley Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cheryl Ann Forbes Memorial Fund do Alicia L. Prosser. 213 N. Oaks St.. DeSoto, III. 62924. Arrangements by the Wren Funeral Home. | Alice M^Coxf^teeby | CALEDONIA - Alice M. (Coi)Sleeby, age 81. of Caledonia, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 8, 2003 at Metropolitan Hospital,Grand Rapids. Mrs. Steeby was bom on April 27, 1921 at Edmonton, Alberta. Canada, the daughter of Samual and Charlotte Cox. She was raised in various locations across the U.S. and attended Lake Odessa High School and graduating in 1939. She was married to Wayne Steeby on Oct. 20.1950 at Leighton United Methodist Church and lived on the family farm in Caledonia. Mrs. Steeby was employee at Consumers Power. She was a member of Leighton United Methodist Church and Salvation Army. Mrs. Steeby was an accomplished piano player and singer. She is survived by three sons, Alan and Jackie Steeby of Caledonia. Gerald Steeby of Grand Rapids, Donald and Diane Steeby of Caledonia; one daughter. Joan and John Shear of Middleville; five grandchildren. Rebekah (Luke) Kooiman. Julie (John) Martin. Stephen Shear, Spencer Steeby. Erin Steeby; three great grandchildren. Stephanie and Nathan Kooiman and Travis Martin; and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Wayne L. Steeby and a brother. Stanley Cox. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 13,2003 morning at 11 ajn. at the Leighton United Methodist Church. Rev. Ray Townsend officiating. Interment Hooker Cemetery, Wayland, Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to Leighton United Methodist Church, Salvation Army, or Caledonia ERA. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. \ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 13. 2003 - Page 7 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT CUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in BOY, Misacl Hlbcrto, bcm at Pennock Hospital on March 2, 2003 at 9:06 a.m. to Trina Horstman and Jorge Mendez of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Moriah Suzann, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 2.2003 at 11:35 p.m. to Ross andRojean Sprague of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Elizabeth Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 2,2003 at 10:30 a.m. to Paul and Penny Edwards of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Rachel Hope, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 26,2003 at 10:34 pin. to Amy and Jamie Graham of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Brooke Makena, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 25. 2003 at 8:20 pjn. to Michelle RohHiacher of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Aden Paul, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 25,2003 at 2:58 p.m. to Gresh Klifman and Scott DeGraaf of Lake Odessa/Grand Rapids. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Lainey Michelle, bom at Pennock Bourdos celebrating 50th anniversary Earl and June (Reynolds) Bourdo of Orangeville arc celebrating their 50th anniversary March 20.2003. Earl retired from the Plainwell Paper Mill. June retired from the Delton Kellogg Schools. Their children arc: Terri Bourdo of Cov­ ington, Kentucky, Sue Fitzpatrick. Mark and Kim Bourdo. Jay and IX-annc Bourdo of Orangeville. They have nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Hospital on Feb. 24, 2003 at 6:26 pjn. to Amanda Hause and Anthony Smith of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael W Hayes and Reda S Hayes, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee dated March 12. 1999. and recorded on March 17. 1999 in Liber Document 91026648 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc . as assignee by an assignment dated Sept 16. 1999. which was recorded on Oct. 25. 1999, m Liber Document *1036982. Barry County Records, on wheh mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED ELEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN AND 58/100 dollars ($111.627 58). including mterest at 6 950% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, nebee is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 pm. on April 17. 2003 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The East 1/2 of the North 12 rods of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 13. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200314280 Team D (4/3) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: James. M Raulston. a single man. to DSN Bank. Mort­ gagee. dated June 7. 1999. and recorded on June 14, 1999, in Document Number 1031045, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. by an assignment dated March 1. 2000, and recorded on January 30,2001. in Doc­ ument Number 1054423. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tbe sum of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN AND 96/100 DOLLARS ($84,118.96). Including interests at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foredoaed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Michigan, al 1:00 o'clock p.m. on March 20, 2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Cariton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING 1316.05 FEET DUE EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 23. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 10 MINUTES WEST 668 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 10 MINUTES EAST 668 FEET. THENCE EAST 652.95 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 30 SEC­ ONDS WEST 668 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 652 95 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PROPERTY TAX ID #08-040023-205-200-03. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case toa redemption period shaB be 30 dr.ys from the date of such sale. Dated: January 31.2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagor! PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmingion HBs. Michigan 48334 (3-13) ■■■■HM Marriage Licenses 1-800-310-9031 BARRY COMMUNITY James Truman Simington, Baltic Creek and Shawna Ann Roden, Battle Creek. Damon Thomas Blackbum, Delton and Caryn Elizabeth Copenhaver, Delton. Robert Alan Schnur. Middleville and Kelly Jo Schondclmaycr. Middleville. Matthew Jay Ribble, Shelbyville and Cassey Ann TerMeer, Shelbyville. REWARDS । SILENT OBSERVER 4 REPORT CRIME Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure tale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-De fault has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Susan Silvrs and Frederick R Silvis . wile and husband (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 21. 1999. and recorded on October 6. 1999 in Document *1036263 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SIX AND 02/100 dollars ($146.906 02). including merest at 7.250% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice it hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 PM. on March 27.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcell: a parcel of land in *w Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 1 North. Range 7 We®. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: begnmng at a point on the East and We® 1/4 line of said Seaton 34. dtetont North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East. 334 46 feet from the We® 1/4 poet ol said Section 34; (hence continuing North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds Ea® atong said East and Wett 1/4 me. 334.45 feet thence Souto 00 degrees 27 mmutes 51 seconds East at right angles to said East and We® 1M Nne. 1324.52 feet to ths South me of toe North 1/2 of toe Southwest 1/4 of said Section 34; toerce South 89 degrees 42 mtoutes 27 seconds West Mong sMd South me. 303.91 feet toence North 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds West parMtei wito toe We® line of said Section 34, a distance of 1323.98 feet to toe place of beginning. Parcel 2: a parcel ol land in toe Soutoweet 1/4 of Section 34. Town 1 North. Range 7 West Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: boginning at too We® 1/4 poet of said Section 34; toence North 89 degrees 32 min­ utes 09 seconds East along toe East and West 1/4 Ine of said Section 34. a dbtance of 334.48 feet toence South 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds parallel wito toe We® me of said Section 34. a distance of 1323.98 teat to toe Souto Ina of toe North 1/2 ot toe Northwe® IM; toence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds We® along said Souto Hna. 334.46 feet to stod We® section Uno; toence North 01 degrees 47 minutos 09 seconds We® along said We® Ina. 1322.98 feet to toe place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shal bo 12 months) from toe date of such sate. Dated: February 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1X1 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Re • 200313439 Team C (2><20)-(3/13) Switch To ALLTEL Get the — NOTICE — Taka Notice that a sate pursuant to an exe­ cuted writ of execution of the real property de­ scribed below shal occur on Thursday. March 20. 2003 at 1:00 pjn. on the steps of the Barry County Courthouse located at 200 W. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058. The property is described as follows: The west one half ot the southwest one quar­ ter of section 24. town two north, Range seven we®, except one acre out of toe southwe® comer tor school Purposes, being situated In Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TH» FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. . PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN A CTIVE Ml UTA RY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by G Stephen Menke and Delmar w Menke, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, deled May 21.1999. and recorded on June 2.1999 as Document No 1030499 h Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to Fannie Mae. Assignee by an assignment dated January 3. 2000. which was recorded on February 23. 2000. as Document No. 1041385. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is dawned to be due at the date hereof the jum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTYONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTYSIX AND 77/100 dollars ($121,766 77). including intore® ® 7.500% par annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given th® said mort­ gage win bo foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on April 17. 2003 Said premises are situated .n CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Lots 273. 274 and 275 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties. Unit #2. according to the recorded pi® thereof, as recorded tn Liber 2 of Plats on Page 63 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated March 13. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200314710 . Team S " (4/3) LOWEST PRICE on the Motorola V60i To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeiing of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan, on Wednesday. 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The issue is mill­ age to support special education in Ionia County. Many programs are now mandated by the s»ate, but arc not funded in propor­ tion. Students who benefit from these pro­ grams may have problems with vision, hearing, mental capacity, emotional prob­ lems or autism. I-ast call for reservations for the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel luncheon Thursday, March 20. Cal) 374-4820 to reserve. Call 374-8338 for reservations for the stew supper at the Depot/Muscum Friday, March 21. sponsored by the Freight House Committee. Tickets are $10. Ixtke Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight at Lake Manor. Visitors and guests are welcome. There will he a program. St. Edward’s Church will have six Friday fish dinncis at the Family Center through the week’s of Lent Northern Michigan University has listed its students who attained the dean's list for first semester. Three girls from Ionia, I’ortland and Belding arc listed, along with l^ke Odessa’s Ryan Werdon. The score of 54-40 is misleading from Lakewood's district victory Friday. Sure. Lakewood won by that margin, but the first three quarters were exciting all the way. with competitions stiff. Tomorrow night’s regional game will be held al Grand Valley State University. Saturday ’s meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society brought 42 to attend al Lake Manor. The report is that more than XX) family stories were entered for the Ionia County Family History book to be published. Book orders are important because there will not be a stock of hun­ dreds of books ordered so people can see the books before deciding to buy. Samples from the publisher have been shown and they are of fine quality. Announcements were made about din­ ners featuring Irish foods in several of the communities represented. The speaker was Sam Pardee from the Ingham County Genealogy Society. He reported on a rare book on a topic most of the listeners had never before heard about, “The Sinking of the Santee.’’The event reported happened al the end of the Civil War with an exchange of prisoners. The South had held prisoners at Libbey and Andersonville. Countless stories hav e been told about the terrible conditions with incarceration there. Those to be exchanged marched (hobbled) across miles of Georgia, across Alabama and a few miles of Mississippi to reach the big river. The ship was overloaded by sev­ eral times the allowable number of passen­ gers. However, the loss of life was from a boiler explosion. Northern men rarely knew how to sw im, but by a miracle several did. Their individual stories arc included. The writer of the book contacted many of them from their service records. Joe and Marily n Leslie were honored and surprised on Sunday morning by having their entire family attend church. Grandson Paul Karsten sang “Amazing Grace” at the opening. Their children. Debra Ginsberg of Lansing. Richard of Hudsonv illc Jeanne of Saranac with spouses, grandchildren and children hosted a luncheon reception for their parents’ 49th anniversary after the ser­ vice. On Monday, they left for Las Vegas with their gra ''•daughter. Several girls from local churches attend­ ed a Chry salis event at Lansing Trinity United Methodist Church over the weekend from Friday morning until Sunday after­ noon. The heavy snow overnight March 4 caused schools to be closed on Wednesday, March 5. Several inches fell. However, it collapsed during the day. Still, driveways and streets required plowing or lots of shoveling. The election for village trustees was held Monday. The original number was seven, which was pared to six in a primary in February. The six remaining ran for three scats. Incumbents Ross Thomas and Mel McCloud were elected, along with Mike Brighton. The Garden Club, which operates under Speaker Sam Pardee chats with Gretchen Slater and Doris Lambert after the genealogy society meeting. Joe and Marilyn Leslie prepare to cut their anniversary cake. the umbrella of the local historical society, has been meeting regularly on the first Monday evening of each month. They have met at the home of Joan Hanson, but in March they met al the Lake Odessa Depot.They have ambitious plans lor spring and summer. One project will be a plant exchange held May 10 which is the day set for the holly hock sale sponsored by the LOAHS. They also plan to do some planting around the depot grounds. On March 2. Sherman Lepard of Grand Rapids died at the age of 100. He was a Lake Odessa native who attended the U. of M. for a pharmacy degree. Eventually, he owned Medical Ans Pharmacy in Grand Rapids and served on the city’s board of education of 16 years. He and w ife Mabel had four children whose homes range from Virginia to Alaska, with those in Michigan at Grand Haven and Holland. His local nieces arc Iris Zook. Fem Nielsen and Helen Bev er. Carrol McWhorter of Mulliken died March 3 at age 75. He was the son-in-law of the late Dean and Opal Dodge. His wife was Delora. who died in 1995. He is sur­ vived by son Mark of Mulliken and daugh­ ter Colleen Hermes, also of Mulliken, a brother and grandchildren. A company of 20 from Central UMC made a pleasant trip Monday to Grand Rapids to the museum to sec the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit. This was a self-guided lour with ear phones to use to get information by the audio method as well as the abundant signage. Not only w ere the scroll fragments on display in secured glass cases, but there also were coins, pottery vases, a huge stor­ age pot for food stuffs, sandals, and other artifacts. The largest section of a scroll was from Psalms. There were other writings of rules for conduct and observance of holy days with strict rules for hygiene and prayer. A large sign in the window of the Country Barber Shop advises that they arc moving a block south, opposite Union Bank in the Marvin building, which in recent years has housed Five Star Pizza, which lias relocated a block north. Nolic* of Mortgage Forclosura Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Ml LITA RY 0 UTY. . .' MORTT SALE *0 ? w smoe KDefault hat been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Christopher A. Miller, a single person (original mortgagors) to Wells Fvgo Home Mortgage Inc., Mortgagee,*dated October 27. 2000, wd recorded on October 30, 2000 in Uber Instrument No. 1051367 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND 21/100 dollars ($69,669.21), including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged prem ses. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO pan.. on April 10. 2003 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Mtehrgan. and are described as: Lol 2. Block 16 of HJ. Kenfieid Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: March 6 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 46025 File #200313828 Team D (3/27) STATUTORY NOTICE (BY PERSON CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED) To the owner or owners of any and all Inter­ ests In or liens upon the property described: Take Notice: Sale was lawfully made of the following described property for unpaid taxes on that property, and that the undersigned has title to the property under tax deed or deeds issued for the property. You are entitled to a reconveyance of this property within 6 months after return of ser­ vice of this notice, upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the property is located, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% in addition, and the fees fo< the sheriff for the service or cost of publication ot this notice The service or publication costs shall be the same as for personal service of a summons on commencing a civil action, without other addition­ al cost or charge If payment as desenbed in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceedings for possession of the property DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY STATE OF MICHIGAN. COUNTY OF SHIAWASSEE. Lot 8 6 9. Block 3 CITY OF CORUNNA - ORIGINAL PLAT PROPERTY NO 026-10-003-008 AMOUNTED PAID 4211 54 TAXES FOR 1997 -and- 2242 44 TAXES FOR 1994 Amount necessary to redeem $6,317.31 ♦ 3 363 66 = 9.680 97 plus the fees of the Sheriff THIS PARCEL IS AN IMPROVED RESIDENTIAL PARCEL JOHN D BENDALL. SR Tax Deed Holder 1555 E KING STREET CORUNNA, MICHIGAN 48817 TO PHYLLIS G JOHNCOCK. 3953 BOYES ROAD. DELTON. MICHIGAN last grantee m the regular chain of title of such property or of any interest therein as appearing by the records m the office of the Register of Deeds of said county Drafted by John J Homola Box 187 Owosso Ml 48867 (4/3) by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Family donation Dear Annie: You missed the boat about making donations to the family after some­ one has died. It may be a regional thing, but such donations arc very much accepted in the area where I live. Frankly. I would much rather my money go to the family to offset funeral expenses or pay for a child's education than to some charity I’ve never heard of, or to send flowers that arc gone in a few days. - Howers Arc for The Living. Dear Flowers: it is generous to give do­ nations to the family if you wish. It is NOT OK. however for the family to ask for do­ nations in the death notice. However, if that is a common practice in your neck of the woods, fine with us. Dress like kids Dear Annie: I was interested in the letter from “Modest in Westland. Mich..” who objected to the suggestive clothing .pre-teen girls wear these days. I have a surefire way to get your kids to dress modestly: Adopt whatever style they’re wearing for yourself. Imagine Mom dressed in a cropped top and low-slung jeans. She doesn't actually have to wear it outside the house to get the effect. If the kids think you might actually be seen in such an outfit at the grocery store, it drives them nuts. Believe me. they will immediately look for something com­ pletely opposite to wear. Right now. I’m going Goth, with dark eye makeup, a pair of really low black pants and a big studded belt, just like my 17-ycarold daughter. She hates my outfit because now she doesn’t want to wear hers. - Sense of Style in the Midwest. Dear Sense of Style: You’re a clever and courageous mother. Not many women would attempt your current look. Here’s more on the subject: Teen control Dear Annie: You might be interested in an article written by Tamara Dietrich that, appeared in the East Valley Tribunc^ip' Mesa.Ariz. The piece addresses what the young women in our community did about those inappropriate clothes. It would be ter­ rific if other young people and their parents followed their example. A group of high school girls from Mesa Mountain View petitioned to demand more modest clothing from their local depart­ ment stores. They managed to collect I 500 signatures, including some from boys. It seems the girls were not crazy about being so exposed. The reported said the girls wanted some­ thing “alluring without being lurid,” and urged store executives to “sec them as more than the sum of their anatomy." Amazingly, the store executives promised to pay atten­ tion. I think these students arc wonderful. J.G.. Mesa, Ariz. Dear J.G.: Wc do, too. Let’s hope they in­ spire other teens to make the same effort to push local stores into carrying decent, at­ tractive clothing. Hats - and nothing else off to them. Private floss Dear Annie: Last week, while on a flight to Dallas, the woman seated next to me pro­ ceeded to floss her teeth after she finished her lunch. I was still eating my own meal and found her behavior most unappetizing. This was not a case of simply having a piece of meal stuck somewhere. The woman methodically cleaned the spaces be­ tween all of her teeth. Airline scats arc close enough as it is. and she was practi­ cally flossing in my face. Am I off base in thinking this act of per­ Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. Let us Quote Your Work! J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 sonai iiygienc should be reserved for the bathroom? - Gritting My Own Teeth in Cal­ ifornia. Dear Gritting Your Teeth: You’re lucky the woman didn’t gargle and rinse while she was at it. Hossing one’s teeth is not a spectator sport. All forms of dental hygiene should take place in the bathroom. It would have been perfectly OK to tell that ill-man­ nered woman. “Excuse me. but I’m sure you would prefer to do that in the wash­ room rather than subject everyone else to your personal routine.” Couldn’t wait Dear Annie: My husband. “Gil.” and 1 are divorcing after 23 years of marriage. We mutually decided that I would move out Jan. I of this year. At the end of December. 1 was unexpect­ edly given a day off of work. I needed to rcadi Gil. and tried his office and cell­ phone, but there was no answer. I went home, and something compelled me to press the redial button on his bedside phone. Was 1 ever surprised when the desk clerk at the local hotel answered. As any woman who is still married would do. 1 headed over to the hotel and waited for two hours in the parking lot. Sure enough, out comes Gil with “Denise." both of them were speechless when they saw me. Annie, you have no idea how hurt I was. It wouldn't have bothered me if he had wailed until I was officially out of the house, but I guess he couldn't control him­ self for one lousy week more. When I told Gil how upset I was. he replied. “What’s the difference? You were leaving anyway.” I ended up packing my things that very night. I stayed at my parents' home and took my tednage children with njc. Thcy were devastated by their father’s behavior. 1 would like a third-party’s opinion. Don’t you think Gil and Denise should have waited a week to arrange their little ren­ dezvous? - Lost Morals in Massachusetts. Dear Lost Morals: Yes. Gil and Denise should have had the self-control to wait a week. However, you might ask yourself why you care so much. His actions were not the most respectful, but they were not so surprising as to provoke the reaction you had. Two hours in the parking lot? You must have been plenty steamed. And to tell the children about it was a spiteful choice. Mom. Please consider counseling to sort out your feelings before you cal yourself up with anger. It sounds like there is more go­ ing on than you want to admit. Solo reunion Dear Annie: My husband. “Vcm,” and I have been married for 21 years and have two teenage children. Vcm was recently contacted by his now-adult son from his first marriage. “Jim” is 37. Jim wants to restart their relationship, although they have not had one for almost 25 years. Jim lives six hours away. He has asked us to drive up to sec him and meet his family. I am not interested in getting involved with this “new” family. I have never met Vera’s ex-wife or the kids from his first marriage, and I have no desire to do so now. Our chil­ dren aren’t particularly interested in meet­ ing their half-siblings, cither. I told my hus­ band to go visit Jim without me. Vcm doesn’t understand or agree with my decision. Am I right to be uninvolvcd? How can I keep the peace with my husband and not be forced into something I don’t want to do? - California Stcpmom. Dear California: If Jim intends to become a permanent fixture in Vcm’s life, you ought to get to know him and encourage your children to do the same. However, it is OK for this first visit to belong to Vcm alone. He should have lime to reacquaint himself with his son. without worrying about your reaction. Tell vcm you want him and Jim to have an unencumbered visit together. Promise to go along next time, or offer to invite Jim and his family to your home. Please Jo this for your husband. It will be worth it. Annie ‘s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmaiIbox<&attbi.com, or write to: An­ nie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwxreators .com. Copyright 2003 Creators Syndicate, Jnc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.March 13. 2003 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Fitgerald G.A.R. Post 125IX By Joyce Weinbrecht No county in the state of Michigan con­ tributed more men to the Civil War than Barry County. The population of Barry County was something less than 15,000 people, but it furnished 1,632 men for the Union Army. Over 40 of these men became commissioned officers. The county also contributed generously in other ways, money, and supplies. At the National Encampment of 1906, Commander Albert D. Shaw presented a paper in which he outlined the future of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). He predicted that it would be finished in as much as they did not admit veterans from other conflicts to join. He also predicted that its influence would be a dominate fac­ tor in the future of the United States for a long time to come. The Roster for the Fitzgerald G.A.R. Post 125 continues: John W. Slitson, age 52; birthplace. New York state; residence, Hastings Township. Farmer. Entered service Dec. 18, 1863, as a corporal in Co. C 11 th Michigan Cavalry. Transferred to 8th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Sept 22, 1865, as a corporal in Co. M 8th Michigan Cavalry due to gener­ al orders. Mustered into G.A.R. April II, 1883. Died Oct. 8, 1888. Baker Shriner, age 35; birthplace, Ohio; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered ser­ vice June 14. 1864, as a private in Co. 19th Ohio Cavalry. Discharged May 2, 1865 as a private in Co. I 9th Ohio Cavalry. Cause of discharge, general orders. Mustered into G.A.R. April II. 1883. Suspended June 20, 1894. Reinstated Dec. 31. 1895. Was with Sherman’s Army. Harry A. Spence, age 42; birthplace. New York stale; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service May 15, 1862, as a private in Co. F 3th Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 30. 1865. as a private Co. F 8th Michigan Infantry. Cause, a disability. Mustered into G.A.R. April II, 1883. Dropped Nov. 20. 1897. Died March 1907. James H. Sutton, age 45; birthplace, new York state; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service July 12. 1961, as a private with Co. K 1st New York Cavalry. Discharged Aug. 16, as a private in Co. K 1st New York Cavalry. Cause of discharge, expiration of lime. Mustered into G.A.R. Aug. II, 1883. Dropped June 20. 1894. Reinstated March 2, 1893. George Simpson, age 38; birthplace, Ohio; residence, Hastings; Marshal. Entered service Jan. 4, 1864, as a sergeant in Co. A 12th Ohio Cavalry. Discharged Nov. 14. 1865, as a sergeant in Co. A 12lht Ohio Cavalry. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 11. expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. Aug. 25. 1883. Dropped Dec. 31, 1885. Reinstated June 30, 1886. Died Sept 29. 1890. John Scobey, age 36; birthplace. New York stale; residence, Carlton Township. Entered sen ice May 13. 1864, as a private in Co. M 11th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged May 15. 1865. as a private in Co. M I Uh Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, general orders of the war depart­ ment. Mustered into G.A.R. Aug. 11. 1883. Dropped Jan. 24, 1891. William Scobey, age 44; birthplace. New York slate; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 10, 1862. as a private Co. F 19th Michigan Infantry. Discharged March 12, 1865, as a private Co. F 19th Michigan Infantry-. Cause of discharge, dis­ ability. Mustered into G.A.R. Sept 7,1883. Dropped May 22, 1897. Died. George W. Snyder, age 39; birthplace. New York stale; residence. Hastings Township. Farmer. Entered senice Jan. 1, 1864. as a private Co. E 17ib. Michigan Infantry . Discharged July 19,1865, as a pri­ vate in Co. E 17th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R Oa. 6. 1883. Was transferred to Veterans Rescrv e Corps. Hezikiah Smith, age 50; birthplace, England; residence, Hastings. Butcher. Entered sen ice Sept. 12, 1861, as a private Co. G 2nd Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 3. 1864, as a private in Co. G 2nd Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of lime. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 14. 1883. Transferred May 10. 1886. Died. Edwin B. Smith, age 45; birthplace. New York stale; residence. In ing. Mich. Farmer. Entered sen ice Feb. 7. 1862. as a private Co. B 16th New York Infantry. Discharged Feb. 7. 1863. as a private Co. B 16th New York Infantry. Cause of discharge, disabili­ ty. Mustered into G.A.R Oct. 6. 1883. Dropped Jan. 24. 1891. Died March 26, 1897. Jerome Smith, age 45. birthplace. Michi­ gan; residence. Hastings. Blacksmith. En­ tered sen ice, Aug. 7, 1861, as a private in Co. K 19th Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 22. 1865, as a private in Co. K 19th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of lime. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct 9, 1883. Dropped Jan. 24, 1891. Frank A. Standley, age 38; birthplace, Ohio; residence, Hastings. Blacksmith. Entered service Sept. 11, 1862, as a private in CO. B 5th Ohio Infantry. Discharged May 25, 1865, as a private in Co. B 5th Ohio Infantry. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 35. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 9,1883. Dropped June 20, 1894. Reinstated Dec. 8, 1894. H’-4 \pril26, 1908. Ha l Smith, age 40; birthplace, Michig_i, residence, Hastings. Carpenter. Entered service March 20. 1863, as a pri­ vate in Co. E I4lh Michigan Infantry-. Discharged July 19,1865, as first lieutenant Co. E 14th Michigan Infantry. Cause, expi­ ration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. Feb. 3, 1884, when honorably discharged by trans­ fer Jan. 26. 1892. Comeilius Senter, age 57; birthplace. New York state; residence, Castleton Township. Farmer. Entered senice Dec. 28, 1863, as a private in Co. E 1st Michigan Light Artillery. Discharged March 20, 1865, as a private in Co. E 1st Michigan Light Artillery. Cause of discharge, disabil­ ity. Mustered into G.A.R. Feb. 23, 1884. Dropped Dec. 27. 1890. Reinstated June 30, 1894. Transferred. Stephen Stanley, age 67; birthplace, Ohio; residence, Hope Township. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 19. 1861, as a private Co. B 29th Ohio Infantry. Discharged Dec. 23, 1864. as a private in Co. K 6th Michigan Infantry. Cause, disability. Mustered into G.A.R. July 19, 1884. Dropped Dec. %1. 1890. Died May 10. 1896. Solomon Shively, age 50; birthplace. Wood County, Ohio; residence. Carlton Township. Fanner. Entered service Feb. 22, 1864 as a private in Co. D 3rd Ohio Veterans Volunteer. Discharged April 4, 1865, from 3rd Ohio Veterans Volunteer. Cause of discharge. Special Order No. 12. Mustered into G.A.R. May 2, 1885. Dropped Nov. 20, 1897. died Aug. II, 1900. Lenord Stedge, age 42; birthplace, Elmira, Neu York; residence. Castleton Township. Entered senice Dec. 11, 1863. as a private Co. B !6th New York Heavy­ Artillery. Discharged Aug. 21, 1863 as a private Co. B 16th New York Heavy Artillery. Cause of discharge, close of war. Mustered into G.A.R. March 2, 1885. Dropped Dec. 27, 1890. died Nov. 14, 1910. Charles Scobey, age 46; birthplace. Seneci*. County, New York; residence, Carlton Township. Fanner. Entered sen ice August 1861 as Wagoner Co. 7th Michigan Infantry. Discharged July 5, 1865. as a wagoner, 7th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 24. Mustered in G.A.R. Sept. 5, 1885. Dropped Jan. 24. 1891. Died May 4. 1900. Chester Savacool, age 54; birthplace, Batavia, New York; residence, Carlton Township. Fanner. Entered service August 1862, as a private in Co. H 4th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged July 3, 1865, as a pri­ vate in Co. H 4th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, end of war. Mustered into G.A.R. Sept 5. 1885. Dropped Dec. 31, 1893. Reinstated. Died. Henry W. Sentz. age 59; birthplace, York. Pa.; residence, Baltimore Township. Farmer. Entered service May 2, 1864, as a sergeant in Co. G 169th Ohio Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. April 27, 1886. Dropped Nov. 20. 1997. Reinstated April 9. 1898. Died Aug 25. 1898. Eber A. Stanley, age 44; birthplace. Portage County. Ohio; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 2. 1863, as a private in Co. K 6th Michigan Cavalry, dis­ charged Nov. 2. 1865, as a private in Co. K 6<h Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, expiration of lime. Mustered into G.A.R. July 31. 1886. Transferred to Thomas Post David M. Stairs, age 46; birthplace. Schenectady. N.Y.; residence. Carlton Township. Farmer. Entered sen ice July 28, 1862, as a private in Co. G 108th New York Infantry. Discharged May 28. 1865. as a private in Co. G 108th New York Infantry. Cause of discharge, close of war. Mustered to G.A.R. Nov. 6. 1886. Dropped June 19. 1896. John Smith, age 44; birthplace. Lauar County. Mich.; residence. Baltimore Township. Farmer. Entered sen ice May 16, 1861. as a private in Co. F 4th Michigan infantry. Discharged June 29. 1864. as a Grand Army of the Republic. Barry County Civil War Veterans 30th year reunion. 1895. Barry County Fairgrounds. Hastings. private in Co. F 4th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. April 9. 1887. Dropped June 19. 1897. Sidney R. Smith, age 47; birthplace un­ known; residence. Woodland. Blacksmith. Entered service Feb. 5.1864. as a private in Co. M 2nd Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Aug. 17. 1865, as a private in Co. M 2nd Michigan Cavalry . Cause of discharge, gen­ eral order of the war department. Mustered into G.A.R. April 21. 1888. Dropped Dec. 27, 1890. Reinstated Jan. 6. 1894. Transferred Aug. 18. 1894. Died 1908. Eligha Shaw, age 56: birthplace. Ohio; residence, Hastings. Fanner. Entered ser­ vice Jan. 28. 1864. as a private in Co. E 1st Michigan Light Artillery. Discharged July 30.1865. as a private in Co. E 1st Michigan Light Artillery . Cause of discharge. General Order No. 105. Mustered into G.A.R. Dec. 15. 1888. Died. (To Be Continued) LEGAL NOTICES YQU ARE INACTIVE MHJTAR Y PUIX MORTGAGE 1AIF Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by James N. Borner and Dense K. Borner, husband and wffe. to Saxon Mortgage. Inc., mortgagee, dated April 17.2001 and record­ ed May 10. 2001 m Document No. 1050460, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas lormerty known as Banker's Trust Company, as Trustee and Custodian by assignment dated April 17. 2001 and recorded on May 10. 2001 in Document No. 1059461. Barry County Records. There Is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine and 21/100 Dollar-, ($159,539.21) including interest at the rate of 10.062% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that me mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of ** mortgaged promises, or some part of *em. at public Menue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings in Barry County, Michigan at 1*0 p.m. on April 3,2003. The premises are located in the Township of OrangeviBe, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of Section 14, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence South 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds East. 260.17 feet along the North and South 1/4 line to the Pont ot Beginning; thence North 87 degrees 43 minutes 05 seconds East. 210.58 feet; thence South 41 degrees 51 minutes 54 seconds West, 37.70 feet; thence South 03 degrees 05 minutes 59 seconds West. 107.95 feet; thence South 25 degrees 37 minutes 36 seconds East, 163.70 feet; thence South 58 degrees 59 seconds 04 minutes East. 188.68 feet; thence South 36 degrees 48 minutes 17 seconds West. 113.69 feet; thence South 03 degrees 18 minutes 58 seconds West. 33.00 feet; thence North 86 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds West, 148.54 feet; thence Northwesterly 62.96 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 52.00 feet and the chord of which boars North 51 degrees 59 minutes 28 seconds West. 5920 feet; thence South 72 degrees 42 minutes 06 seconds West, 33.00 feet; thence South 79 degrees 37 minutes 07 seconds West. 76.85 feet Io said 1/4 line, thence North 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 sec­ onds West, 465.14 feet along the said 1/4 kne to the Pant of Beginning. Together with and subject to a non-exdusive private easement tor ingress, egress and public utilities described separately. A non-exclusive private easement for ingress, ogress and public utilities purposes described as: 66 foot in width 33 foot each side of a centertine which is described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of Section 14. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West; thence South 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds East. 2634.28 feet along the North and South 1/4 kne to the center nf said Section , thence North 87 degrees 56 minutes 12 seconds East. 342.74 feet along the East and West 1/4 kne of said Section to the Point of Beginning of said centerline; thence North 10 degrees 10 min­ utes 00 seconds East. 190.22 feet; thence Northwesterly 60.03 fee! along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 58.15 feet and the chord of which bears North 19 degrees 24 minutes 37 seconds West, 57.40 feet, thence North 49 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West. 312.66 feet; thence Northwesterly, Northerly and Northeasterly 401.04 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 240.46 feet and the chord of which bears North 01 degrees 11 minutes 16 seconds West. 356.15 feet; thence North 46 degrees 35 minutes S3 seconds East. 9196 feet; thence Northeasterly 123.49 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 253.24 feet and the chord of which bears North 32 degrees 37 minutes 21 seconds East, 122.27 feet; thence North 18 degrees 39 minutes 09 seconds East. 40729 feet; thence Northerly 148.60 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 444.70 feet and the chord of which bears North 09 degrees 04 minutes 47 sec­ onds East. 147.91 feet; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 36 seconds West. 253.74 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as Reference Point "A" ; thence North 68 degrees 56 minutes 29 sec­ onds East. 66.76 feet; thence Northeasterly 114.75 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 206.88 feet and the chord of which bears North 53 degrees 03 minutes 06 sec­ onds East. 113.29 feet; thence North 37 degrees 09 rNnutes 43 seconds East. 337.10 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as Reference Poi.it "B" and the end of said centertine. Also, an irreg­ ular extension of the above described non-exclu­ sive private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes described as: Beginning at aforementioned Reference Point “B‘; thence North 52 degrees 50 minutes 17 seconds West, 33.00 feet; thence Northerly 8824 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 174.53 feet and the chord of which bears North 19 degrees 11 minutes 52 seconds East. 87JO feet; thence North 01 degree 14 minutes 01 sec­ ond East. 160.01 feet: thence North 58 degrees 56 minutes 10 seconds West, 86.50 feet to intermediate traverse kne of the shore of Stewart Lake; thence North 01 degrees 57 minutes 37 seconds East. 64.64 feet along said traverse kne; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 27 seconds East. 133.56 feet along said traverse kne to the end of said traverse kne; thence South 02 degrees 49 minutes 56 seconds East, 230.65 feet; thence North 86 degrees 59 minutes 54 sec­ onds East. 181.49 Met, thence South 02 degrees 33 minutes 39 seconds East. 66.00 feet; thence North 86 degrees 59 minutes 54 seconds West. 183.55 feet; thence Southerly. 90*1 feet along the arc of a curve to the rignt, the radius of which is 170.95 leet and the chord of which bears South 21 degrees 56 minutes 37 seconds West. 89.75 feet; thence South 37 degrees 09 minutes 43 seconds West. 38.93 feet; ttxjncc North 52 degrees 50 minutes 17 seconds West. 33.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. A non-exdusive private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes. 66 feet to width. 33 feet each side of a centerline which is described as: Beginning al aforementioned Reference Point ’A"; thence North 57 degrees 55 minutes 41 seconds West. 147.93 feet; thence Westerly 66*7 feet along arc ot a curve to the left, the radius of which to 132.63 feet and the chord of which bears North 72 degrees 18 minutes 22 seconds West, 65*7 feet; thence North 86 degrees 41 minutes 02 sec­ onds West, 65.87 feet; thence North 86 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds West. 148.54 feet; thence Northerly 62.98 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 52.00 feet and the chord of which bears North 51 degrees 59 min­ utes 28 seconds West, 59.20 feet; thence North 17 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds West. 133.41 feet; thence Northerly 195.75 feet along the arc of a curve to the right the radius of which is 388.71 feet and the chord of which bears North 02 degrees 52 mmutes 16 seconds West. 193.89 feet to e point hereinafter referred to Reference Point *C* and the end of said centertine. Also, an irregular extension of the above described non­ exclusive private easement lor ingress, egress and public utilities purposes described as: Beginning at aforementioned Reference Point "C*; thence North 78 degrees 26 minutes 38 sec­ onds West 78.89 feet: thence North 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds West. 104.81 feet; thence North 87 degrees 43 minutes 05 seconds East, 139.95 feet; thence South 11 degrees 33 minutes 22 seconds West, 135.01 feet; thence North 78 degrees 26 minutes 38 seconds West, 33.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unfess the property is determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of tbe sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: February 27,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank Tr_st Company Americas formerly known as Banker's Trust Company, as Trustee and Custodian. As Assignee * P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 whatever the occasion, give a subscription to The Hastings BANNER CM.945-9554 Notice of Mortgage Forctoeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John D . Shoup and Brenda L Shoup, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc. f/k/a Associates ’ Home Equity Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 6. 1998, and recorded on April 15,1998 in Document #1010442 to Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIX AND 79/100 dollars ($101*06.79), todudtog Interest at 9.720% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, al 1*0 p.m., on April 10.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Starting at the Southwest comer of the North 8 rods of the South 32 rods of the West 495 feel ol the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 ol Section 28, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, tor the place of beginning, thence South along the Section line in center of Barber Road 132 feet, thence East 30 rods, thence North 132 feet, thence West 30 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which ccse the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Deled: March 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200229793 Team M (3/27) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ.CQLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED EQR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE ATIBE NUMBER BELOW IE YQU ARE JN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Faye E. Risner and Richard Risner, wife and husband (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 10,2001, and recorded on July 23, 2001 to Document #1063480, to Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND FIFTY-ONE AND 21/100 dollars ($135,051.21), including interest at 8 875% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case and made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1*0 p.m., on April 3, 2003. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing in the Northwest comer of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section; thence South 165 feet for place of beginning, thence East 660 feet; thence South 165 feet; thence West 660 feet; thence North 165 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: February 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200313383 Team X (3/20) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 13. 2003 Saxons can’t climb from first half hole against Trojans by Brett Bremer Sports Editor All season long Hastings varsity boys’ basketball Coach Don Schils said that his team wasn’t built for coming from behind. A tough first half proved to be what closed out the Saxons season. Middleville advanced to last week’s dis­ trict final in Delton by knocking off the Saxons in the semi's Wednesday. March 5. 50-39. It looked like things would be back and forth the entire night, for the first few min­ utes. TK’s Brett Knight opened the ball game with a three, and Hastings Dustin Bowman cut the lead to one. Then the Tro­ jans Kyle Holst knocked down a three, and Bowman answered it with one of his own. A bucket by John Deming evcntually tied the game at eight, but TK outscored the Saxons 20-9 the rest of the half. TK never trailed in the ball game. The Saxon defense got them the opportu­ nity to get back into the ball game, but their offense couldn’t get the extended streak they needed. Three three's by Drew Whitney in the third quarter helped the Saxons shave the Trojan lead down to just five points with 3:55 remaining in the period. Whitney fin­ ished with a team high 11 points for the Saxons, but the Trojans always had an an­ swer. TK’s Justin VanSpronscn hit two three’s of his own in the quarter, and Trevor Man­ ning completed a three-point play the old fashioned way. VanSpronsen tied teammates Brett Knight and Kyle Holst with a game high 12 points for Middleville. Manning’s three-point play with over a minute remaining in the third period was last points TK would put on the board for a while. Hastings held Middleville scoreless for over six minutes between the end of the third quarter and the opening of the fourth. But during that stretch the Saxons were only able to convert on three field goal at­ tempts to cut a 13-point lead down to seven. The Trojans closed out the contest by shooting nine for 15 from the foul line down the stretch. Foul calls piled high dur­ ing the contest for the Saxons. A three by Eli Schmidt with 1:26 left to play cut the Trojan lead back down to seven, but within five seconds the Saxons were saying good-bye to their star senior. Dustin Bowman, who fouled out and left Saxon senior Eli Schmidt skywalks and looks for some one to dish off to during the second half of action last Wednesday night in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the court to a standing ovation. Dustin Bowman finished his final contest for the Saxons with nine points and nine re­ bounds. The ensuing free throws were the Tro­ jans 17th and 18th of the contest. For the night they were 16 of 24 from the line. 66.7-pcrcent. Hastings shot 75-pcrccnt from the line, but had just four attempts, all in the first half. A team that is loaded with juniors and finished the season 8-13 overall, the Saxons also said good-bye to seniors Eli Schmidt, John Deming, and Chris Rounds. With Hastings' Coach Don Schils watching from the sidelines, Drew Whitney buried three third quarter three's in an effort to dose the gap between the Sax­ ons and Trojans. (Photo by Brett Bremer) .... • wn !;.»■ mid ini ■ ■ ■. • .h.i if way around the tall, thin frame of TKs Trevor Manning. (Photo by Brett Bre­ mer) Vikings knock off TK, again The Vikings celebrate the district championship, which earned them the right to face state No. 1 South Christian this Friday night at Grand Valley State University. (Photo by Linda Boyce) How’s this upset going to happen? Lakewood varsity boys' basketball Coach Mark Farrell made the all-time. No. 1 sports analogy to the Banner’s reporter Friday night after his team knocked off the TK Trojans for the second straight year in a district final. “David slew Goliath, didn’t he?” No time of the year is that comparison more appropriate than right now. It’s the num­ ber one cliche about March Madness, or March Magic (the MHSAA’s spin on it). That's what makes basketball so exciting this time of year. Everybody always hopes to see their team win. Some people are lucky enough to root for schools where they can expect them to win. You know the schools you don't like (but appreciate their talent), Duke and North Carolina (well maybe not at the moment). But that’s not what this time of year is all about. No this time of year in college bas­ ketball is about Valparaiso, Manhattan and South-North Mulberry State Tech. Gonza­ ga’s getting a little big for this list, but I’ll let them in because if they aren't in the big dance every season they’ll soon be forgotten. It’s not arch a big deal to get to see Wake Forest battle it out with Oklahoma State, or something 'ike that, but to see a Princeton or a team with a nickname like the Banana Slugs fighting for the prize with the big boys, now that's the ticket. And that brings us to Friday night. Its not college, but we’ve got the equivalent of a 16 v. 1 matchup if there ever was one. So. how do you do it? How did David slay Goliath? I don’t think the Vikcs get slings and stones. Hastings played the Sailors pretty tough a couple of times this season, but even when things were close in the second half the Sailors always seemed to have another gear. South Christian showed it in the District Semifinals, when they knocked off Drew Neitzel and Wyoming Park for the third time this season. South was down late in the game, and just decided to flip the switch and win by double-digits. First off. Lakewood Friday night will have to play perfect basketball. And unfortu­ nately for the Vikings. South can't. If both teams play their best game ever. I'm sorry, but the Sailors are moving on. So, whai can Lakewood do besides hope. Playing their best came is all a coach or a fan can ask for. Lakewood has to hope that the Sailors get stuck in fourth gear. Lake wood has to take care of the basketball like it was their infant sister. Lakewood has to cat. sleep, breathe and dream team defense. They can't expect to shut down the Sailors, but they can’t let them score 100 points either, a number they just missed against Caledonia in the district final (99-61). Lakewood has to play their game to the best of their ability, and have fun. If you don't have fun. don’t even worry about lacing them up. If South gets up. fight like hell. If Lakewood gets a lead somehow, keep doing whai you do. 1 was helping out the Marshall Chronicle on Tuesday and saw their state honorable mention Marshall (thosewhichmustnotbenamed) fall in overtime to Coloma, but the at­ mosphere was outstanding. The two teams nearly filled up Western Michigan’s Univer­ sity Arena. With kids in the end zone and a mob of red well wishers on one side of the gym. and green on the other. It’ll all be blue at Grand Valley on Friday night, but let’s make sure most of that is Viking Blue, not only for the game, but for the -ide home. Is there anything more comforting than climbing into a warm car. (well eventually warm) and cruising home behind the stream of the glowing red tail lights of your friends and neighbors? 4 Knight led the way for the Trojans offen­ sively and Yeazcl finished with 11, but they were the only two Trojans to conned on more than one field goal in the contest. “This was a great win for this team.” said Farrell. “My kids played with intensity, en­ thusiasm. and courage. They wanted this one bad.” Regarding Lakewood’s next opponent, the undefeated. No. 1 ranked in Class B, South Christian Sailors, Farrell said, “David slew Goliath, didn’t he? We’ll worry about them when wc play them." by Dan Hennes Staff Writer Both team’s got what they wanted, but only one could be happy with the final re­ sult. Last Wednesday night after the Viking varsity boys’ basketball team knocked off Allegan in the district semifinal, the Lake­ wood faithful began the chant of “Bring on Middleville.” All this while the Hastings Saxons were waiting to come out of the tunnel and take on the Trojans in the other semifinal. Middleville had been looking forward to the rematch of last year’s district final all season. For Middleville it turned out to be a case of be careful what you wish for. For Lakewood it was another step through the state tournament. Lakewood, led by junior do-all player Clint Tobias, raced past the Trojans Friday night with a 54-40 win in Class B, District 47 action at Dcltoh. Tobias finished with 13 points on the night, while Trayis Willard tallied 16 for the Vikings, who will face undefeated South Christian at 8 Friday night in Re­ gional play at Grand Valley State Univer­ sity. Lakewood (15-7) beat the Trojans (10­ 13) in an earlier contest this year by one point and defeated them in district action last year, with that one going into overtime. This time, however, the bigger, stronger Lakewood team would wear down the competition. Thomapple Kellogg jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead after a 3-point shot by Bobby Roush and a 15-foot jumper by Brett Knight, who tallied 18 points in the losing effort. fensive boards, and that spelled the differ­ ence in the outcome. At the 3:43 mark of the third, Willard hit both ends of a one-one to give the Vikings a 41-36 lead. After a Trojan miss. Lakewood’s Scott Secor scored on a lay-up, making it a 43-36 game. Secor finished with nine points on the night. Lakewood stared slowing things down and the Trojans were forced to foul. Lake­ wood would go on to score 10 points from the charity stripe, giving them the final edge. Lake wood was 13 of 17 from the charity stripe in the fourth quarter. Tyler Bcglin was six of eight in the quarter and finished with 13 points. “We had no one consistent, zero,” said TK Coach Kurt Holzhueter. “They man­ handled us on the inside and were very poor from the 3-point line. They finally wore us out.” Lakewood fought back to tie the score at the 5-minutc mark and ended up with an 11-9 lead after the first quarter. The contest would continue to be close at halftime, after the Trojans Jon Yeazcl drained a 3-pointer right before the buzzer, giving his squad a 25-24 advantage. “Wc told them at halftime that they have to play two more quarters,” Lakewood skipper Mark Farrell said. “Middleville doesn’t give up. Travis (Willard) and Clint (Tobias) did a fantastic job.” Willard capped his second double-dou­ ble in the district tournament with 12 re­ bounds. Tobias added eight boards. In the third quarter. Lakewood started to assume dominance on the defensive and of- Lakewood sophomore Travis Willard notched a double-double in each of the Vikings’ two district tournament wins last week in Delton. (File Photo by Brett Bremer) �Ths Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 13. 2003 - Page 11 County grapplers earn six state medals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thirteen county mat men made the trip to the Palace of Auburn Hills last weekend for the Individual Stale Wrestling Finals. Of the 13, six headed home with medals after battling for three days with the best of the best in the state. Hastings had three grapplers go to the Division II tourney, and two earned med­ als. Saxons junior Scott Redman was the third place finisher at 145 pounds, and it took all he had to give. A 7-0 win for Redman in the consolation quarter finals over Oxford's Mike Potter was really the only match where he had any kind of breathing room at all. Redman won his first match of the tour­ nament 6-4 over Greenville's Adam Merlington, but then was knocked out of the consolation by a late take down from War­ ren Fitzgerald's Matt Myers. The 3-1 score would show up again however. The pair met up again in the consolation final, for third place. Like the first time the two met, they came out of the first period still in a scoreless tie. The first time Myers was able to escape and get his point. This time, Redman rode him out the entire two minutes to keep things scoreless headed into the final period. Then, knotted at one in the third period Redman got the take down he needed to gain a 3-1 victory and the third place medai. “How about one more,” said Saxon Coach Mike Goggins soon after Redman left the mat in exhaustion. “He's too tired. That was a smart match. He's had a great day." Redman was 5-1 on the weekend to im­ prove his season record to 48-10. Things were that dose most of the week­ end for Redman. His other two wins came by way of a 15-12 decision over Monroe Jefferson’s Angelo Eppler, and a 7-5 over­ time win over Sparta's Chris Carrow. Freshman RJ. Morgan at 103 brought home the eighth place medal in his first trip to the state finals. He was 2-3 for the week­ end, which moved his season record to 36­ 14. RJ. Morgan's first win came by way of a pin, 4:43 in against Flint Kearsley's Jeff Charlton. Not a bad way to open your first trip to the State Finals. But after that he fell to eventual finalist Jordan Rozeboom from Mason in 2:57. The Saxons’ Morgan responded from that fall to guarantee himself a medal by topping Brandon’s Brian Slaght 13-6 in the consolation quarterfinals. ' " Morgan lost his next two matches to end up with the eighth p’xx medal. Chad Ferguson probably would have been happy with that. Ferguson took a 1-0 decision in his opening match against Lapeer West’s J-.m Hewson, but was knocked out of the championship bracket by Algonac’s Brent Shaffer to start the day on Friday. Ferguson (44-12) was sent packing after his third contest, a 9-4 loss to Dexter’s Josh Diller.. Dillen went on to finish seventh. Shaffer was fourth. In Division III Delton Kellogg sent two talented mat men. Dustin Morgan and Jimmy Sweat. It was a tough weekend for the Panther pair. They both won their first match, and things were looking good. But both were knocked out of the competition a round short of the medals by falling in their next two matches. Dustin Morgan at 189 topped Kent Ci­ ty’s Bryan Tyers with a major decision Thursday night, 13-5. Sweat’s 160-pound match was much tighter Thursday, but he pulled out an 8-4 overtime win over Flat Rock's Chad Schoen. Then came the second day, Friday. Morgan (41-6) lost by a technical fall 20­ 5 to the eventual third place medalist Scott Pittel from Hemlock, then saw his tourna­ ment run end at the hands of Mason County Central's Nathan Carducci, the seventh place medalist, in the consolation round 7­ 3. Sweat’s second day saw him get bounced from the tournament round by Du­ rand's Adam Claspell, the fourth place medalist, by a fall at 3:46. Then in the consolation Sweat (46-6) was topped by the seventh place medalist. Muskegon Orchard View’s Justin Gclderloos, 6-1. Here’s a round-up of how the rest of Barry County’s mat men fared. Hastings' Scott Redman rides on the back of Warren Fitzgeralds' Matt Myers. Redman rode his way to a third place medal by knocking off Myers the second time they met at the State Individual Finals last weekend. (Photo by Brett Bre­ mer) Hastings' junior Chad Ferguson (left) tries to spin from the grasp of Algor ac’s Brent Shaffer in the quarterfinals of the 125-pound weight class at the Palace last Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) But Pelt has battled through sore knees and shoulders and such for his whole ca­ reer. " He'd come to us in pieces from foot­ ball." said Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch. Pelt closed out his career with a 11-4 de cision over Keith Corbat from Marysville. Everything worked out in the final match, including his joints. Instead of fighting to put in a shoulder he came off the mat and told Veitch, everything worked. “I could do what I wanted." “A kid like that you hate to lose." said Veitch. “Wherever you could put him. you could count him at every dual, if you needed a win or if you needed a pin. He gives 100-pcrcent all the time." But he almost never made a trip to the state finals. “I wanted to quit wrestling my sopho­ more year.” said Pelt. As a freshman he won 20 matches, but wanted to spend more time in the weight room for football. “He thought he was a football star.” said Veitch. “I basically told him he was gonna wrestle.” Pett qualified for state as a sopho7 more, won the 145-pound weight class a year ago. and now has a third place medal. “I hope he decides to wrestle at the col­ lege level," says Veitch. “The colleges kind of passed on him because of his injuries, but he’s a Division I wrestler." Pett opened the weekend with a 10-0 ma­ jor decision, then scored a 12-10 decision over Corey Fcldpausch of DeWilt. Pelt fi­ nally fell in the semifinals, to Flint Kears­ ley's Steve Bauer, who finished second. “We’re all real proud of him." said the Vikings other State placer, junior Brandon Carpenter. “He’s been under a lot of pres­ sure this year. All you can do is tell him you’re proud of him again." Carpenter finished sixth in the 140pound weight class. With 54 seconds left in a 0-0 contest be­ tween Carpenter and Allegan’s Mike VanderKooi for fifth place. Carpenter set VanderKooi free in hopes of scoring a take down and getting the win. But it didn’t happen, and Carpenter fell 1-0. “It was my best chance to do it now." said Carpenter. “There wasn’t a whole lot more I could have done." “I came here all fired up because I’m at state, but I kind of lost my heart at the end of the tourney. And here heart is what wins." Carpenter also reached the semifinals with a pair of decisions, but was knocked out by Swartz Creek’s Brandon Carter 16­ 1. Then he fell to Linden’s Nick Sage who he’d beaten in his opening match. “I know I could have beaten him. it’s just that when you lose, you lose a little confi­ dence." said Carpenter. “I’m kind of disappointed in myself. My parents, and family, and friends were here to watch, and I fell like I let them down. But they're always proud of me I guess. I love ’em." 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Now conveniently located at 1375 West Green Street RehabPros We’ll get you in quick, just call 948-2133 PHYSICAL THERAPY �P»9« 12 - The Hawings Banner - Thursday. March 13. 2003 Friday Night Mixed One Old One 64-44; We’re a Mess 64-44; 4 of a Kind 63-45; Heads Out 59 1/2-48 1/2; Brushuorks 57-51; Winter Golfing 56­ 52; Trouble x4 54-50; Viatec 53 1/2-54 1/2; Oops 53 1/2-54 1/2; Mercy 52-56; Bad Habit 11 52-56; We Don’t Care 50 1/2-57 1/2; Now Who’s Up 49 1/2-58 1/2; Gutter Dusters 49-55. len Pins 48 1/2-59 1/2; 4 Fools 48 1/2-55 1/2; Who’s Up 46-62; All But One 44 1/2-63 1/2. Ladies Good Games and Series • T. Bush 174-489; B. West 182-508; M. Martin 185; P. Cooley 149-436; G. Cochran 174­ 453; J. Ixincastcr 154-430; S. VanDenburg 222-575; L. Barnum 183-514; D. Pennington 211-535; T. Pennington 219­ 600; C. Elts 119; S. VanDenberg 150; D. Bartimus 214-558; R. Lydy 217-572; J. Phillips 190-512; C. Barnum 181-495; L Rentz 152; N. Taylor 130; A. Keillor 164; L Gray 157-386; M. Sears 18^472; C. Madden 198-416. Mens High Games and Series - K. Hammontrcc 202; T. Clow 215-634; B. Falconer 224-599; G. Cooley 212-547; D. Service 193; D. Fuss 153-417; R. Lancaster 199-520; J. Barnum 203; D. James 221; H. Pennington 230; W. VanDenburg 147; J. Bartimus 214; E Phillips 201-545; S. Sanborn 200; M. Kasinsky 214; G. Mesccar 209. Hamilton downs Viking volleyball The Lakewood varsity volleyball team ended their season on a sour note losing to Hamilton in the opening game of the Regionals 15-4,15-11. Lakewood began game one playing very strong offensively, jumping to a quick 3-0 lead. But some bad passing let Hamilton rebound and score nine straight points. After a kill by Jessie Buche made it 9-4, Hamilton used their quickness and offense to dominate the rest of the game. “We played them three times early in the season and we though! after watching films we knew how to match up with them. Of­ fensively, we did. but we beat ourselves with bad defense and passing,’’ said Duits. Game two was a continuation of game one with Hamilton controlling the play for the most pan. Katie MacDonald kept the game close with two aces making the score 5-6, but Hamilton went on a 6-1 run mak­ ing it 11-7. Keagan Krauss helped Lakewood make another run, bringing the Vikings to within two at 13-11, but again the lack of defense was the story for the Vikings, and Hamilton scored the last two points to win the match and send them to this weekends quarterfi­ nal at Hastings against St. Joseph. “We tried to stay in the game by feeding the ball to Keagan and she responded, but we just let them tip us to death,” said Duits. “We talked about it in practice all week, but our feet were stuck to the floor in both games.” “When we got the ball to Abby so she Eagles end season on a high note The Barry County Christian School’s varsity boys’ basketball team closed out its season with a post-toumament victory over the Battle Creek Academy. The Eagles pulled out a 73-57 win to avenge an eaiiy season loss . “This was a pretty good game to end our season on.” Eagle Coach Jim Sprague said. BCC shot 4« percent from the floor, and 83-percent from the foul line to pull away from the BC Academy. Eagle senior Eric Lamphere gunned in 25-points, to reach 400 for the season, to lead the way offensively for the team. Eric Lamphere, one of three Eagles to top 20 points in the contest, closed his career with a double-double by pulling down 10 boards and also had six assists. Seth Meek stepped up for BCC and poured in a season high 21 points, and also had a season high 12 rebounds. Adam Lamphere the team's top scorer for the season with 419 total points, finshed the contest with 21. Caleb Oosterhouse pulled down eight boards for the Eagles. Oosterhouse is one of four seniors that the Eagles will be missing next season, along with Eric Lamphere, Ron Holley, and Carlyle Westendorp. “Its a pretty good bunch of kids for one class,” says Sprague. “Their shooting will be missed, naturally, and their ball han­ dling. Next year will be a rebuilding year.” “And we’ll miss their game experience. They’ve been together for four years. It helps to know each other like that." The Eagle;, may also loose their top scorer, Adam Lamphere, who’s just a freshman but could be looking to move on and test his skills at Maple Valley next school year. “Its a good class of freshmen and junior high kids coming up,” says Sprague. “In one or two years we’ll be back where we arc, or where wc were.” TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Notice of Budget Public Hearing The Hope Township Board wil hold a pubic hearing on toe proposed township budget tor fiscal year 2003-04 at 54S3 South M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Michigan, on Monday. March 17, 2003. at 630 pjn. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy ol «w budget K mirtte tor puMc InopKtton at th, TowraNp hrt. TN, node, Is txwtod in comptenco with th, PA267 ol 1978 M uiwntted (Often MwSng, Act). MCLA 41.72, (Z)(3) and th, Anwicans With DImNMIm Act (ADA). 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But we still have a lot of talent left, and we will be back next year!" Vikings Keagan Krauss (9) and Jes­ sie Buche (5) look on as teammate Ka­ tie MacDonald goes down for a dig in a district match. The Vikes moved onto regionals last weekend, but were knocked off in the opening round by the O-K Blue champs from Hamilton. (File Photo by Perry Hardin) Lions run into Leslie in finals by Jon Gambee Maple Valley’s magical mystery basket­ ball tour ended Friday, one game short of its goal, a District Championship. Not that it was going to be easy, knock­ ing off a Leslie team that was coming in highly favored and sporting a 19-3 record, but the Lions had faith in the knowledge that they had beaten the odds before, twice in fact, just to get to the finals. And as any­ one who has followed high school basket­ ball for any length of time at all knows, anything can happen in the tournaments. That's why they call it March Madness. But reality reared its ugly head this night as the Blackhawks ran out to an early lead Jimmy Himeiss blows away the Blackhawk defender and flips a shot up for two points. (Photo by Perry Hardin) and never looked back, capturing the Dis­ trict Championship with a convincing 65­ 46 victory over Maple Valley. "They just flat outplayed us tonight." said Lion Coach Jeff Webb. "They were the better team out there." Statistics bore that out. The Blackhawks out shot Maple Valley, outrebounded the smaller Lions and ran the floor like cats es­ caping a burning building. "Wc didn’t shoot very well," Webb said, "an ‘ everything they put up seemed to go in." Leslie was led by 6'5" senior Ben James, who scored the first six points of the game from inside the paint and finished with 26. Justin Houghton, a 5T0" junior, added 16 points; and senior Lucas Ewing finished with 12. Maple Valley was led by Jimmy Himeiss with 18. Himeiss put on a one man show down the stretch, trying to get his team back in it, but it vas a case of too little, too late. Leslie ran its 6-0 early lead to a 20-8 first quarter advantage and stretched that out to a 36-22 halftime lead. It was 55-29 going into the final eight minutes and for all prac­ tical ptuposes, over. . w g Leslie, which used a furious running game to build up the lead and then at the end of each quarter, seemed to change strategy and slowed the ball down. It was a strange tactic, in that a good team usually stays with the strategy that gets them a lead, but in this case perhaps the Black­ hawks periodically slowed down the pace of the game simply because they could. The outcome was never in doubt. Nowhere was the difference between the two team more evident that under the bas­ ket, where the Blackhawks dominated the boards on both ends of the floor. Leslie finished with 37 rebounds. Maple Valley PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Prairievflte Township Board al Review tor 2003 w« be held at toe township hall at 10115 South Norns Road. Deton, Michigan 49046, on too totowing dates: Tuesday. March 4 - Organizational Mooting - 930 ajn Monday, March 10 • Appeal Hearing - 9 un.-12 pjn. a 2-5 pjn. Friday. March 14 - Appeal Hearing - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 6-9 pjn. Tuesday, March 25 - Appeal Hearing -1-4 pjn. & 6-9 pjn. The Board ot Review wfll moot as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equaize toe 2003 assessments. Written protest may bo sent to too above address by Monday, March 24.2003. The tentative rattoe and toe estimated multipliers tor each class of real property and personal property for 2003 are as fotows: Agricultural 38.93% 12844 Commercial 50.00% 1.0000 Industrial 50.00% 1.0000 Residential 46.66% 1.0670 Personal 50.00% 1.0000 The Township wil provr.s rwaocnabte and necessary services to individuals w'to diiaMfoes who wish to attend the Board of Review upon 10 days notice to toe Supervisor. Marte A. Doctor, Supervisor ------- -Lt. rrainwnw lownsnrp. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that noxious '.weeds and vegetation as defined by Section 38-100 to Section 38-106, of Division 4, of Article II, of Chapter 38 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, not cut during the growing season of April 15. 2003, to October 15. 2003, may be cut by the City of Hastings or its designated representative, and the owner ol the property shall be charged with the cost thereof. Noxious weeds and grasses more than eight (8) inches in height, dead bushes, and bushes infested with dangerous insects or infectious diseases must be cut and removed from the property. Any owner who refuses to destroy and remove such material may be subject to a Civil Infraction and fine, and the City or its designated representative may enter upon the land as many times as necessary, and destroy and remove such material and charge the cost to the property owner. Any expense incurred by the City shall be reimbursed by the owner of the land. Unrecovered costs shall be levied as a lien on the property and shall be collected against the property in the same manner as general taxes The City, through its Code Enforcement Officer, shall have the right to enter upon such lands for the purpose of cutting down, destroying or removing nox­ ious weeds or vegetation and shall not be liable in any action of trespass. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services with 17. Controlling the boards on both ends, helped Leslie get two and three chances on offense and stopped the Lions loo often after only one missed opportunity. "It’s too bad that it had to end like this," said assistant Lion's coach Guenther Mittclstaedt. "because of how well wc played in the first two games to get to the finals." Webb agreed. "I'm proud of the effort wc put forth to get here and how hard wc played tonight. Wc never gave up." Maple Valley finished the season with a record of 9-13, while the 20-3 Blackhawks move on to the Regional Tournament next week. “Wc went further in the districts than anyone thought wc would.” said Webb. “1 told the sophomores Friday that they’d had an opportunity a lot of seniors don’t get to do ever, playing in a district champion­ ship. They got some tournament experi­ ence. which is always beneficial. They got to experience a lot in their sophomore year.” But the Lions had four seniors as well, getting things done on the court and behind the scenes, Jeff Taylor, Ryan Grider, Jimmy Himeiss, and Eric Smith. rWhcn things were aiwayw^tong wrong, they were there to intervene and say, we’re gonna get through this,” said Webb. “They were a nice help for me in getting this team to believe that they could be successful.” The Lions had a pretty successful run heading into Friday night. Wednesday in the district semi’s against Springport, Webb said he got what he ex­ pected out of his team. The Lions had just knocked off the Spar­ tans by 20-points a week earlier, and it was a tough one to get excited about. This time the Lion win margin was just ten points, but “wc just won the game,” said Webb. “Wc did the least amount possible to win the game. Wc wanted to stay as fresh as possible fro Friday.” The Lions led by nine at the half, after outscoring the visiting Spartans by 12 in the second quarter. But by the time the game had wound down to its final minutes, the Lions found themselves clinging to just a two-point lead. “We turned the defensive pressure up, and scored eight straight points in no time,” said Webb as if it was just something the team has done all the time. Dustin Mead paced the Lion attack with 24 points, and Himeiss tossed in 16. (269) C23-5175 Has your project been rejected by the Planning Commission or the Zoning Board ofAppeals? KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! Don’t let the ZBA have the final say! Get the help you need. ContactThe Law Office of James Michael Kinney* ■ Professional Corporation 945-8000 121 W. Apple Street. Suite 102, Hastings 49058 Free Initial Consultation on Zoning Issues •former Bury County Pluming Commissioner usxwWMmrrCimr accepted The Lions’ Ryan Grider fights lor some space in the paint against Leslie in the district final. (Photo by Perry Har­ din) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 13.2003 - Page 13 Sunday benefit for DK grad headed to Boston Delton graduate Antonio Liceaga’s time in last fall's Chicago Marathon qualified him to run in the Boston Mara* thon April 21. This Sunday in Delton some of his supporters have set up a benefit to help Liceaga on his way to Beantown. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor He's been overwhelmed by support. Antonio Liceaga qualified for this April's Boston Marathon at the Chicago Marathon last fall, and now he’s getting things in order to actually run the race. “The hotel, and flight arc dose to $1,000 for me, my wife, and my daughter." says Liceaga. “And wc have to cat while we’re there." With that in mind his aunt. Linda Boyce, and his parents began developing the idea of a fundraiser. The idea grew and grew un­ til it became a benefit, which will be held GRAPPLERS, contd. from pg. 11 The rest of the Vikings fell in some tough matches, but they're supposed to be tough this time of year. The two Viking heavyweights. Juddy Wicrckz and Alan O'Donnell never got far enough to repeat their District and Regional showdowns. The both dropped their first match of the tourney, then responded to win the second. Wicrckz knocked off Stevensville Lakeshorc’s Jason Palazzolo in the consolation opener 9-5. O’Donnell won his consolation opener 5­ 4 over Centerline's Dan Zebrowski. But then they each were knocked off in their next match. Nathan Shoup had an especially tough go of it. falling tn his first two matches at 145. Thornapple Kellogg Anyone who wrestles, or knows wres­ tling. or watches wrestling knows how long two minutes can be. Lapeer West’s Nick Hendrick had two minutes to get one point. But TK senior Patrick McKeown wouldn’t let him have it. McKeown jumped to a 7-2 lead in the 135-pound fifth-sixth place match at the In­ dividual State Wrestling Finals at the Pal­ ace on Saturday. But an take down and a couple of back points left McKeown cling­ ing to a one point lead heading into the fi­ nal period. this Sunday. March 16, from 2 ‘til 10 at Pe­ ters Food and Spirits in Delton. A cover charge of $2 will help Liceaga on his trip to Beantown and get the sup­ porter inside for food, games, raffles, and prizes. Music will be supplied by DJ A.T.S. “I thought it would be a little gel to­ gether," said Liceaga. “Then 1 just backed out and let them do their thing. It's unbe­ lievable how much support I have. They’re great.” On Patriot's Day, Monday April 21, the city of Boston goes crazy as it hosts the huge celebration of running known as the Boston Marathon. Liceaga, a Delton-Kellogg graduate who's now attending Kalamazoo Valley Community College, says people talk about their experiences running Boston all the time. “You have to run it to know what it feels like. The course is very, very hilly." This is .the first time he’s going to try and tackle the race. “I’ve got some new running shoes, and my wife and parents chipped in and got me some top of the line winter wear to run in this frigid cold." He’s been running almost nine miles a day on a treadmill to help preserve his mus­ cles and joints, but still needs to get out in the cold and get his body used to running on the road. Liceaga met Greg Hoover, through an­ other Delton grad Keith Roberts, and the two have been trekking around Kalamazoo. “I ran 20 miles on Sunday in the sub-arctic weather. It was really super cold,” Liceaga said. “We’ve been changing it up every other week. Wc started out at 16 miles, now we’re at 20. In two weeks we’ll be running 22, then in two more 24." Liceaga has also been taking advantage Eight Grade Blue VoUcybaH Two minutes can seem like a long time, but its an eternity when you’re trying to hold down an state qualifier who’s down one. “He’s a strong wrestler from a good team." said McKeown of Hendrick. McKeown was able to ride him out and get the fifth place medal. He just missed out on his goal of placing in the top four, but was knocked out by a talented grappler. Lapeer West's David Schlaud 6-0 in the consolation semifinals. of his college’s facilities. “I’ve been doing more lifting and swimming. I’ve been run­ ning 50 to 60 miles a week." “I’d go insane if it wasn’t for running," says Liceaga with his wife agreeing in the background. Liceaga says he plans not to loose too much of his training having fun at the bene­ fit. “I want to run 15 miles on Sunday, Io keep on an even keel." He’s hoping to use that “even keel” to push him to a time under three hours for the marathon, or a little less than 6:50 a mile. Delton's Dustin Morgan (front) tries to break free from the graso of Mason County Central's Justin Gelderioos Friday afternoon at the State Individual Fi- William Davis, and Travis Trudgcon. The Saxons will compete in the New Hall Invitational on Saturday at Wyoming Park to defend their championship from last year. In a tri-dual last week. Wrestlers for the Saxons added three more wins to up their season record to 8 - 0, when they defeated Rockford East 90 - 16. Rockford North 99 8, and then finished with a 39 - 31 win over Grand Haven. Wrestlers winning two matches for the Saxons in varsity action were: Alex Wil­ cox, Ricky Mathias. Jeremy Redman, Sy Overmyer, Corey Engle, Jordan Carley, Mitch Gahan, Mason Trumbull, Matt Donnini, Ryan Lambert, Kyle Snider, Eric Duits. Gary Willavize and Mike Bckkcr. Picking up one win for the team were: Justin Purdun, Alex Lowe, Darrin Hoff­ man, Steve Case, Justin Carroll, William Davis, Ryan Bosma, Shane Hills, Corey Gardner, Jen Bishop, Scott White, Casey Goodenough, Greg Woodmansee. Thomas Newton, and Kevin Schantz. HASTINGS 4 YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League A League YMCA Women’s Winter Final Volleyball Standings Varney Construction ............................. 10-2 Blair Landscaping................................... 8-4 Hastings Family Dentistry..................... 6-6 Ncxtel...................................................... 0-12 •<*» Hastings Orthopedicts.......................... 30-6 Sappanos.............................................. .25-11 Curves .................................................. 18-18 Triclor...................................................... 9-27 Flexfab....................................................8-28 B League Drill Team................................................12-0 The Buzz....................................................7-5 Viking........................................................ 6-6 Michigan Custom Excavating...............5-7 Hastings Mfg..............................................5-7 Barry Automotive/Richies..................... 3-8 Flexfab...................................................... 3-8 Game results - Blair Landscaping 57 vs. Varney Construction 46; Hastings Mfg. 55 vs. Barry Auto/Richies Koffee 48; Nextel 43 vs. Hastings Family Dentistry 90; Drill Team 87 vs. Michigan Custom Excavating 47. Barry YMCA Winter 2003 Co-ed Volleyball Good Looking Team ............................ 36-3 Chaos ...................................................... 35-4 Hastings Mfg............................................27-9 Flexfab: James . .t............................... 17-22 Class of‘93........................................... 14-25 Corday Construction............................ 9-30 Flexfab: Williams ................................. 9-30 Movie Outpost........................................9-30 (^5 If In need of direclions, call 945-2992 or 948-4190 Q G? If you quality to serve under any of the above requirements, applications may be obtained at the county administration office. 3rd floor of the courthouse, and must be returned by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2003. IVBBVONI SAT & SUN • 10 & 11 AM OTBMnuniE2(PG) ■ quite yet. Boss was pinned by Dundee’s Jerry Salenbein in the consolation quarterfinals, then pinned again in the seventh place match by Goodrich’s Nic Higdon, the same grappler who got him on the tournament s opening day. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Is seeking applicants to serve on the county Agricultural Preservation Board. The Farmland Preservation Ordinance stipulates that the board must consist of: three individuals with agricultural interests, one elected official in township govern­ ment, one indrvidual with real estate or develop­ ment interests and one individual representing local natural resource conservation interests. Local country club seeks individuals for pro shop, restaurant and course maintenance positions. Competitive wages, flexible hours. Fill out an application at Hastings Country Chib, 1550 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Q Before making his second trip to the Pal­ ace for the stale individual wrestling finals. Maple Valley sophomore said that this year he just didn't want to get stuck. Well, he did. in his opening match of the tournament. . But he wrestled his way through the Di­ vision III 135-pound consolation round to finish this year’s tournament with an eighth place medal. Actually, he got stuck three times over the three day tournament. Boss did score a pin of his own in the consolation opener over Constantine’s Rick Bastien. Then he followed that up on Fri­ day by edging past Byron Center’s Brent Mcncarclli in the next round with a third period reversal that helped him to a 6-5 de­ cision. The win over Mcncarclli guaranteed Boss a medal, but there was still some work to do. “You’ve reached a goal." Coach Chris Ricketts told him after the match. “Now you’ve gotta get greedy.” But maybe Boss doesn’t have that vice NOTICE GOLF COURSE POSITIONS: Downtown Haatmos on State S, mi awaw "Senior leadership made our team what it was this year." said Trojan Coach Tom Lehman. "We’re gonna miss (McKeown's) leadership." "And his wins." added Coach Scott Marvin. McKeown opened the weekend of wres­ tling Thursday night by lopping Marysvil­ le’s Erik Arendt with a technical fall 15-0. but fell in Friday’s opener to the eventual runner-up, Will O'Neill from Gaylord. A quick. 47 second, pin of Tecumseh's Justii: Sivils, and a 12-5 decision over Yipsilanti Lincoln’s Jacob Vicrs put McKeown into the consolation semi's against Schlaud. After the fifth place match McKeown (46-7) said. "I’ve got a good crowd for be­ ing ’he only one left." His only teammate on the mats over the weekend was junior Eric Reeder at 160. Reeder dropped his'first match, then opened the consolation round by knocking off Birmingham Groves* Adam Abbott. But Reeder's weekend ended one match shy of the medal round with a 17-9 loss to Oxford’s Kyle Rowley. “It was definitely a good learning experi­ ence for him." said Lehman. “The good thing is he gets to come back. Hopefully, he can start next year where he left off this year.” Reeder ended the season with a 30-20 re­ cord. Maple Valley UMS Sports Shorts March 10th the Hastings eighth grade blue volleyball squad knocked off Wayland 3-15,15-2, 15-12. The Lady Saxons were led in scoring by Kayleigh DcICotto with seven service points. She also had one ace. Rachael Iler had five service points with ene ace. Katie Borner and Alyssa Case both smacked four service points, and Borner did it with two aces. Hannah Case had two spikes for the Sax­ ons. Saturday, March 8, the girls traveled to Middleville for a tournament. The girls did an outstanding job in knocking off Middleville. 15-8. 15-9, 15­ 12. Hannah Case led the way with 11 points, including four aces. Catherine Gillahan and Emily Bcnning­ ficld both had four aces. Gillahan with nine service points and Bcnningficld seven. Kayla Romanak had six service points and three aces. The Lady Saxons also played hard against Delton’s ‘A’ team, who they topped 5-15,16-14, 15-9. The girls skills improved as the day wore on. Gillahan was the team’s top scorer with 13 service points and two aces. Hannah Case had two aces and eight service points. Bcnningficld led the team with three aces and scored five service points. Kristen Falconer scored four scrvjcc points. HMS Wrestling In home dual action meet Tuesday, the Saxon miudlc school wrestlers defeated Pi­ newood 67 35. Winning matches in action for the Sax­ ons were: Alec Wilcox (pin), Ricky Math­ ias (forfeit), Jeremy Redman (pin). Steve Case (6 -4 dec.). Jordan Carley (pin). Ma­ son Trumbull (pin). Justin Carroll (18-6 dec.). Kyle Snider (pin). Eric Duits (11-6 dec.), William Davis (pin) and Mike Bckkcr (pin). Winning exhibition matches for the Sax­ ons were: Corey Gardner. Owen Anderson and Wesley Scmler. The Middle School grapplers then turned around and defeated Pcnnfield 70 - 6. to in­ crease their season record to 10 - 0. Scor­ ing wins for the team against Pennfield were: Alec Wilcox (pin), Alex Lowe (pin), Ricky Mathias (pin). Darrin Hoffman (pin). Sy Overmyer (19 - 7 dec.). Steve Case (pin), Jordan Carley (pin). Mitch Gahan (pin). Mason Trumbull (pin). Matt Donnini (pin), Ryan Lambert (pin), and Kyle Snider (pin). Winning exhibition matches for the Sax­ ons were: Josh Bare, Tom McKinney. Gary Willavize. Corey Speer. Greg Woodman­ see, Carson Lctot, Jen Bishop. TJ Hoffman. Panther Jimmy Sweat gets his arm around the head of Durand s Adam Claspell in their quarterfinal match at last weekend's state tourney. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ATTENTION BARRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS REGULAR MEETING DATES 2001/04 Driving The Industry In A New Direction NOW HIRING Experienced Solos. Tooms and Tremors Owner Operators Solos 83c Teams 83c* EXPERIENCED DRIVERS OWNER OPERFTOPS GRADUATE STUDENTS We are looking for experienced teams to run priority dispatch. (1-888-697-3729) 1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 7:30 PM Note: Dales with an ‘asterisk are for another weekday. O AGHTT CWT BANK! (PG) 12 50. 3 00. 5 05. 7:30. 9:40 FRVSATLS 11:40 (PG-13) ■■UM1MMM1M 1200,2:20.4:50.7:20. 9:50 FRL-SAT LS 11 50 OTMBWTlWitR) 11 30.2D0,4 », 700.9:30 FRVSATLS 11 50 CBCMO (PG-13) CIIA8LE 2 TK MAVE (R) FRVSATLS 11 45 ‘April 8, 2003 (2nd Tuesday) May 6, 2003 June 3, 2003 ‘July 8. 2003 (2nd Tuesday) August 5. 2003 September 2, 2003 Delton Kellogg Schools October 7. 2003 November 4. 2003 December 2, 2003 January 6, 2004 February 3. 2004 March 2. 2004 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, Michigan Delton Kellogg School is announcing that petitions are available at the Superintendent's Office at 327 N. Grove Street for registered, qualified electors to seek election in the June 9, 2003, annual School Board Election. Two 4-year school board seats will be filled. Petitions may be picked up daily between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.in. The deadline for filing petitions is Monday, April 7, 2003, at 4:00 p.m. Effective January 1, 2003, candidates can avoid filing nominating peti­ tions by paying a filing fee of $100 to the Secretary of the Board of Education. For information you may contact the Superintendent's Office at 269­ 623-9246. All meetings are held at the Barry Township HaU at 7:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise Business hours are Wednesdays 9:00 a.m to 12 noon and 1 00 to 5 00 p.m. December 1.2003 thru March 1.2004 we are also open Fridays tor taxes. Barry Township wil provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being constoered at any township meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon seven days notice to the dork Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry Barry Townahip Clerk School Board Candidate Filing Deadline: Monday, April 7, 2003, 4:00 p.m. f' r �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 13. 2003 Ask yourself these questions about retirement If you have many years left until retire­ ment, you might not think much about it. After all. you’re busy with work, family, activities - who has the luxury to think about retiring? And yet. by asking yourself some key questions about your retirement, you’ll be far better prepared for the day when it arrives. What types of questions should you be posing to yourself? Here are a few to con­ sider: • What’s my "vision' for retirement? We all envision different retirement lifestyles. You may want to work until 65 and then open up a small business. Your neighbors may want to retire early and spend their time traveling the world. Because each of us has his or her own unique retirement vision, we'll also end up with different financial needs during retirement - which means we need to create personalized sav­ ings and investment strategies. • Where will my financial resources come from? Most people get their money for retirement from three sources: Social Security; company-sponsored plans, such as 401(k)s; and personal savings and investments. Because everyone's situation is different, there's no one ’formula" for determining the percentage of your retire­ ment income that must come from each of these sources. However, it makes sense for you to do all you can to build your resources in all three areas. Wrestling club invading HMS The Hastings wrestling club will held its first practice March 10th at 5:30 in the Hastings Middle School East Gym. The Club is open to third graders and up, as well as younger wrestlers when accom­ panied by an adult. Practices are Monday and Wednesday evenings in March and April, with sixth grade and younger wrestling from 5:30 to 6:30, and seventh grade and up from 6:30 to 7:30. Cost for the two months of wrestling i« $30 per wrestler, or $50 per family, and in­ cludes a team T-shirt. Any questions can be directed to Mike Goggins at 945-5290, or Dennis Redman at 945-2223. COUNTY’S BEST BUY SOLD SOLD Ut I PARCEL G PARCELF II 8.11 ACRES J • How much can I withdraw each year of my retirement? Thanks to advances in med­ icine and a growing awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles, you can probably expect to spend between two and three decades in retirement. That's a long time - and you certainly don't want to out­ live your resources. Consequently, you'll want to estimate how much you'll have to live on during retirement, and how much you can afford to withdraw each year. • Am I protected against inflation? If inflation heats up again, your purchasing power could be seriously diminished during your retirement years. That's why you need to build a retirement portfolio that contains a sizable amount of growth-oriented invest­ ments that also meet your needs for diversi­ fication and your personal tolerance for risk. • Will I face big tax bills? Many people assume that their tax obligations will auto­ matically drop when they retire, but that doesn't always happen. Your income from investmenu could easily keep you in the same tax bracket, or even push you to a higher one. To prevent this from happening, you’ll want to consistently keep taxes in mind when you invest. You may want to explore tax-free options, such as the Roth IRA. Tax-deferred vehicles, such as your 401(k) or traditional IRA, are also valuable but. sooner or later, taxes will be due. One key to preventing these taxes from over­ whelming you is to pian your withdrawals carefully, so that you're not taking out more than you need. • Can I maintain my financial indepen­ dence? If you were to ever need some type of long-term care, such as an extended stay in a nursing home, you could face cata- I. rarcelc h y 242ACRES~P SOLD MMTflAflf MiF PARCEL A 38.79 ACRES ■*--ssrSsF’ TH V-559 - Maple Grove flap. Sec. 28, Maple Volley School* - Rolling building sites with fea­ tures. Health Dept approved primary and reserve septic sites. Slake Surveyed, county and state driveway permitted, county/state land division approved. M66 Highway and Cloverdale Road frontages. Parcel A M-66,38.79 acres w/13W-ac. woods, pond 41 spirt Now Price $105,000 Parcel BM-66,2785 acres w/2 splits by nght Reduced $30,700 New Price $70,000 Parcel CM-66,2.42 acre bidding site New Price $11,000 Parcel DM36,2.42 acre buiring siteNaw Price $10,000 Parcel E M-m Cloverdale Rd, 2.33 acre bukfrrg MeNew Price $11,000 Parcel F Cloverdale Rd., 8.11 acre bidding site, trees, pond $33,800 Parcel G Cloverdale Rd, 725 acre bidding site. tree*, bond$31,500 Parcel H Cloverdale Rd, 3.73 acre buidmg site, trees Reduced $3,150 ... .Now Price $21400 Parcel I Ctoverdaie Rd, 1739 acre buMhg site. Ireee$57,750 COUNTY'S BEST BUY TMV-558 - Hapte Grove Twp, Maple VWtey School*, Ctovantel* Rd. 1/2 tnl* watt of IHS • Secure a lifetime ol hunting with this Mighty rating 60+/- acres will large duck pond and 15+/acres ol woods. Health Dept, approved septxVwel. Hunters have it at out your back door. New Price.$150,000 OPEN HOUSE SUN., MARCH • 2 4 PM Dr 1457 Scutr Hastings tc ,V€St on P-tf r Pc to N on Clear take St to A«t on Oax Dr>ve to 1351 OBK DRIVE ■ DOWLINC NEW LISTING TMW-0M - Johnstown Twp, Dolton Kellogg School* - 60 ft. sandy frontage on aH sports Clear Lake Butt new in 2000, 1-1/2 story, 2 bedroom. 1,100 sq. ft. dollhouse Tongue and groove pine throughout with cathedral ceiling. Casement windows, slider to deck, vinyl and heldstone exterior. Stove, refrigerator, daw toot tub and woodturner all stay. Market valued at3121,000 TMF-0123 - Hastings Charter Twp. and School* ■ Classic remodeled 4 bedroom, 2­ 1/2 bath, 2 story farm house with attached 3 stall garage on spacious 70+/- acre farm. Only 4+/- miles east of town on paved road. Vinyl sidng. Thermopane windows, new kitchen, natural woodwork. MFL, appliances stay. 40x80 pole bam and shed. Ideal horse and hunting. Excellent investment with ample splits allowed Will drvide. IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANGE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION House 4 70+Z- acre* Reduced $10300 . .New Price $210,000 House 5 40+/-acre* Reduced $14,100 . .Naw Price $224,100 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 Pax 200-045-0524 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (14-37) • Hastings Tha is an attempt to collect a debt. and any information obtained wB be used tor that pur­ pose. Default has occurred in the conditions ot a mortgage made by ROBERT L BATEMAN and RITA F. BATEMAN, husband and wife. Mortgagors. to INDEPENDENT BANK-WEST MICHIGAN, a Michigan banking corporation, hav­ ing its principal office at 78 S. Main. Rockford. Michigan. 49341. Mortgagee, dated Juno 18. 1997 and recorded September 4, 1907 In Doc. firOIOBO ot Mortgages. By reason ol such default the undersigned etoets^to deciare the entire unpaid amount ot sakf mortgage due and payable forthwith.;.,- 41 w<) At the date ot this Notice mere is dakned to be due tor principal and interest on said mortgage the sum ot FIFTY ONE THOUSAND TWENTY AND 65/100 ($61.020.86) doTj<s. indudtog inter­ est at the rate of 9.75% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue ol the power cm sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney lees slowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at the east door ot the Barry County Courthouse, the piece of hokfing the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings. MkMgen. on April 10. 2003. at 100 pjn., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Pubic Acte of 1971 (MCLA 600.3240 (12). MSA 27A324O (12)) the redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of the foreclosure sate. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township ot Rutland. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as tofiows, to wit: PARCEL B : Beginning al a point on the South lino of Section 11. Town 3 North. Rango 9 West Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan, dis­ tant East 453.61 foot from the South 1M poet of Section 11 and running thence North 05*01*30' East 426.64 toot; thence South 62*49' East 30435 toot along the Southwesterly right-of-way lino of an abandoned railroad, formerly Michigan Central Railroad Company, thence South 288.15 feet to the said South fine of section 11; thence West 306.3 toot to the point Ol beginning. Subject to an easement 16.5 toot in width for ingress and egress, the centertine of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 11 distant East 586.91 toe* from the South 1/4 post of Section 11 and running thence North 08*09*21" East 335.71 feet to the point of ending on the said Southwesterly line ol railroad, said point lying North 62*49* West 140 feet from the northeast comer of the above described par­ cel. PARCEL C: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, and running thence East 38 feet, thence North 25*48* East 587.21 feet; thence South 62*49* East 111.00 feet along the Southwesterly right-of-way line ot an abandoned railroad, formerly Michigan Central Railroad Company, to the true point of beginning, thence North 20*50*40' East 450.84 leet (recorded North 20*53’ East 450.65 leel) thence South 58*51’ East 300 feet; thence south 11 *54 West 443 00 feet to the said Southwesterly railroad right-of-way line; thence North 62*49* West 366.28 feet to the pant of beginning, together with an easement 16.5 feet in width tor ingress and egress, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 11. distant East 586.91 toet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 11 and running thence north 08*09*21 ’ East 355.71 toet to a point ol ending on the South line ot the above described parcel lying North 62*49* West 90.79 feet from the Southeasterly comer thereof. P.P. #06X513-011 -O14-O5 The default and foreclosure proceedings include a 1984 Skyline mobile home, serial #22310143U, permanently affixed thereto, as evi­ denced by the Certificate ol Mobile Home Title Dated: February 19. 2003 INDEPENDENT BANK-WEST MICHIGAN A Michigan banking corporation. Mortgagee SCHENK & BONCHER Gary P. Schenk P19970 601 Three Mile Road. NW. Grand Rapids. Ml 49544-1601 (616) 647-8277 (3-27) strophic costs. In fact, the average cost of a year's stay in a nursing home is about $50 XXX) - and these costs could rise tremendously by the time you're retired. To protect your Financial independence, you may want to invest in a long-term care policy, which transfers the risk of paying for long-term care from you to an insurer. By thinking of these and other retire­ ment-related inquiries, you'll motivate yourself to take action that can help ensure the type of retirement you want. If you're diligent, asking the right questions can lead to Finding the right answers. 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Ml. the son of Nicholas & Mary (Barsor.) Stroia. He was married to the former Maureen C. Gartman. Dr. Stroia practiced medicine for 50 years. He was a member of the American Medical Association. American Urological Association, an avid University of Michigan fan and supporter, a dedicated physician, husband, father and grandfather. Dr. Stroia is survived by his wife, Maureen; sons. Lee Nicholas Stroia, Jr. of Middleville. Bradlcc J. (Nancy) Stroia of Columbus. Indiana. Kellee G. Stroia of Flagstaff. Arizona.; daughters, KimberIce J. Stroia of Petoskey. Mary L. (Ray) Munson of Sheridan. Wyoming, Chelee A. (John) Spence of Indianapolis, Indiana.. Cathy M. (Rob) Longstreet of Hastings and 14 grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; son. Joseph and brother. Eugene. Services will be held Saturday. March 15. 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiating. A memorial reception at the church will immediately follow services. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. ; Ronak^^O^Connor | HASTINGS - Ronald B. O'Connor, of Hastings, passed away March 4.2003. Ronald was bom on Sept. 21. 1932 in Kalamazoo. Mich., the son of Lloyd G. and Catherine L. (Wertenberg) O’Connor. He was a roofer for many years. Ronald loved to walk and go to Richies restaurant and have coffee and good con­ versation with his friends. He also enjoyed older cars. ,tf »»• ‘ He is survived by a son. James (Julie) O'Connor of Indiana; a daughter. Anita Edward of Hastings; a brother. Robert O'Connor of Delton; sisters. Dolores Falvo of Delton and Gloria Figil of Manistee. Ml; five grandchildren and three great grand­ children and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was conducted Wednesday. March 12. 2003 at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. [~FrederickT7^chenkeii~| MIDDLEVILLE Frederick H. Schenkel. age 64. of Middleville, passed away Friday, March 7. 2003 at Thornapple Manor. Hastings. Fred was a dedicated employee at Bradford White Corporation for over 42 yean. Mr. Schenkel was bom on Oct. 5.1938 in Hastings. Mich., the son of William and Nellie (Gillette) Schenkel. He was raised in Middleville and attend­ ed Thomapple Kellogg School, graduating in 1957 where he held the 440 Yard Dash until 1983. He was a life long resident of Middleville. Fred served his country in the Army Reserves. He was married to Sandra K. Brower on Nov. 21. 1958. Fred was a dedicated employee at Bradford White Corporation for over 42 years. He will be missed by many. Survived by his three sons. Richard (Denise) Schenkel of Wyoming. Ml. Frederick (Pamela) Schenkel of Hastings. William Schenkel of Middleville; one daughter. Sandra Lynn (William) Bryan of Safety Harbor. Florida; seven grandchil­ dren. Ricci Lynn. Eric. Brandie, Sandra. Alex. Benjamin and Addison: sister. Carol (Rodney) Kenyon of Middleville and brother. Bill (Jean) Schenkel of Jackson, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Sandra K. Schenkel. and his parents. William and Nellie Schenkel. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, March 11. 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Kenneth Vaught officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Subscribe to Tbe Banner TODAY! Call945-9554 Marvin F. Smith ; NASHVILLE - Manin F. Smith, 80. f Nashville, died Monday. March I0.2003 at his residence. Mr. Smith was bom March 4. 1923 in Potterville. Mi, the son of Joseph and Florence (Proctor) Smith. He was raised in the Pollen die area and attended the Valley Farms School. He was married to Ruby Raines in 1943. the marriage ending in divorce. He married Betty M. (Huss) Hummel on April 29. 1997. He moved to Nashville in 1987 from New Smyrna Beach. Florida where he had lived for nearly 10 years. He had previous­ ly lived in the Charlotte. Ml area for many years. He was a life member of the Charlotte, Ml Eagles Lodge. He enjoyed woodwork­ ing. craft painting and playing bingo. Mr. Smith is sunived by his wife, Betty; son, Joseph (Marjorie) Smith of Gaylord; daughters, Annetta (Irwin) Penix of Nashville. Kathy (Duane) Thompson of Charlotte. Kay (Douglas) Babcock of Indian River, step-sons, Dannie Hummel of Charlotte, Stewart Hummel of Battle Creek; step-daughters. Sally (Charley) Powell of Mesick, Crystal (Joel) TeVelde of Nashville; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; brother. Andrew (Geisla) Smith of Lansing; sisters, Helen (Jack) Casey of Dimondale and Rose (Merle) Davids of Ackworth, Georgia. Preceding him in death were his parents; son, Danny Smith; brother. Jack Smith; and sisters, Betty Ann Sherman and Florence Davids. Respecting his wishes, a memorial gath­ ering will take place Saturday, March 15, 2003 from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. al the Charlotte Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge: 116 Lansing Street. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marvin F. Smith Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel c? Nashville. | ~Wjliian^oggins~ in which case the redemption period shell be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: February 20.2003 . FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.O. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200226138 Teams (3/13) | GRAND RAPIDS - William Goggins, age 50. passed aw ay Wednesday. March 5, 2003 after a long lime battle with liver can­ cer. - r>j» • Bill was bom Nov. 3. 1952. He graduat­ ed from Hastings High School in 1971 and lived most of his adult life in the Grand Rapids area working in wholesale plumb­ ing and retail. He is survived by long time companion. Pam Lewis; his mother and father. Mary Ellen and Francis Goggins of Hastings; brother. Bob (Jo) Goggins of Grand Rapids; sister. Nancy Goggins of Hastings; brothers. Dan (Missy) Goggins. Mike (Cheryl) Goggins of Hastings and Tim (Kathryn) Goggins of Grand Rapids; as well as many nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister-in­ law. Karen (Bentley) Goggins and niece, Kelly Goggins. There will be a memorial sen ice for fam­ ily and friends on Sunday. March 16 at 4 p.m. at the Algonquin Lake YMCA Lodge. A luncheon will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or the American Cancer" :iety. | Chade^] MIDDLEVILLE - Charles Max Bedford, age 75. of Middleville, passed away Friday. March 7.2003 in Bradenton, Florida. He is survived by his wife. Jackie L. Bedford; one daughter, Melinda (Frederick) Brown of Middleville; one son, Charles Max (Amy) Bedford Jr. of Grandville; two granddaughters. Kyrie and Karissa; one grandson. Luke; sisters-inlaw. Nancy Rose of Grand Rapids and Jackie Rose of Rockford; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two younger brothers. Russell Rose Jr. and Ronald Rose. Funeral services will be held Friday. March 14. 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Dennis Rose officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday. March 13.2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David G Schnrttker and Cindy K. Schmttker husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flanstar Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated August 18.2000. and recorded on August 29. 2000 in Instrument Number 1048803 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated April 9. 2001. which was recorded on June 14. 2001. tn Instrument Number 1059740. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there te claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 90/100 dol­ lars ($127,865.90). including interest at 5.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice te hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a saie of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1.00 p.m., on March 27,2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as . Parcel B • Beginning at a point on toe East line of Section 4, Town 3 North, Range WWest, Distant North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 396.0 feet from the East 1/4 comer of said section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 132.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds East 330.00 feet to said East line; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 132.00 feet along said East line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway pur­ poses over the Easterly 33 feet thereof tor Bender Road. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from toe date of such sate, unless determined THIS Fl RM IS A DEBT C OLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ' <­ ACTIVE KrtAWV DUTY. MORTGAGE SALEDetault hM teen nwte in the conditions al a mortgage made by Demis J. wife (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, inc.. Mortgagee, dated August 29. 2001, and recorded on January 13, 2003 in Uber 1095359 on Page 1 through 7 in Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 95/100 doners ($125,225.95). including interest at 7.500% per annum by Affidavit of Claim of Interest recorded January 13,2003, in Document No. 1095359, Barry County Records Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice te hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml a! 1.00 p.m., on April 17. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That pari of Lot 40 of Lakeside Subdivision, accordtog to the recorded plat thereof, as record- foltows Beginning at the Northeast comer of said Lot 40; thence Southwesterly along North line of said Lot 100 feet; thence Southeasterly parale! with the East line of said Lot to the South kne ot said tot; thence East to the Southeast comer of said tot; thence Northwesterly along East line of said lot to place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined cbandonad in accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date ot such sate Dated: March 13. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Riad. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200230625 TeamC (*3) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 11, 2003, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QMR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conotbons of a mortgage made by James J. Tuttle and Jeanmne O Tuttle, husband and wife, to Advanta National Bank, mortgagee, dated August 2. 1999 and recorded August 31. 1999 :n Uber 10347. Page 27. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now hey by Deutsche Bank National Trost Company, as Custodian nr Trustee fka Bankers Trost Company of California. NA by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-One and 29/100 Dollars ($82,961.29) including interest at the rate of 625% per annum Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on April 10.2003. The premises are located m the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described All that certain properly situated in Delton in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan and being described in a deed dated 9-8-95, and recorded 10-10-95, among the land records of the county and state set forth above, and refer­ enced as foBows: Book-642, Page 156. Lot 159 of Steven's Wooded Acres No. 3 according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5, of Plats. Page 84. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there te a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: March 6.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of California, NA . As Assignee RO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 209.1970 3/6-473 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by William >J Hosmer and Angela M. Hosmer, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage Inc., d/b/a The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of January. 1998 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for The County ol Barry and State of Michigan, on the 5th day of February. 1998 in Instrument Number 1007267 of Barry County Records, sato Mortgage having been assigned to The Bank of New York-As Trustee under the Poobng and Servicing Agreement Dated As of February 28. 1998. Series 1998-A on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty-four thousand five-hun­ dred fifty-seven & 42/100 ($64,557 42). wto no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage. and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of April. 2003. at 100 o’clock p.m. Local Time, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, the main lobby of the Barry County Courthouse at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described m said mort­ gage . or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mort­ gage. with interest thereon at 10.25000% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by in the premises. Which said promises are described as follows: Al that certain piece a par­ cel of land situated in the Village of Nashville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lol *48 of the VKago of NashviBe. Accordtog to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the properly may be redeemed. mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur-' ing 30 days immedtetely following the sate. Dated 3/13/03 The Bank of New York Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48804 248-362-2600 (4/10) Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Deraid E Maple and Belinda Sue Maple . husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Equrtrust Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee dated November 22. 1995. and recorded on December 1. 1995 m Uber 646 on Page 237 « Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned sub­ sidiary of Bank at America. N A ) successor in interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated November 14.1996. which was recorded on June 30.1997. m Uber 700 on Page 230. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there te claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND NINETEEN AND 24/100 dol­ lars ($85,019.24), including interest at 7 875% Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice te hereby given that said mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 1W PM. on April 17. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and vo described as: Beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 37 ot the recorded plat of Spring Point No. 1 Section 8. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, thence South 64 degrees 0 minutes West on the Southerly line ol ANng Dr. 125 19 feet; thence Souto 2 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds East 332.72 fest: thence Wejt 330 feet; thence Souto 2 degrees 31 min­ ute# 10 seconds East 213.20 fest to the North line of Lakeway Drive; thence East North toe North line of said road, 568.85 feet; thence North West line of Woodward Rd 600 27 feet. thence the West 66 feet thereof. Barry County Records The redemption period rhal be 6 mortn(s) abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 13.2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 9 200234770 Team G (3/13H4/3) STATE OF WCHK3AN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT Ctftcun DIVISION CASE NO. 87-000135-DP HONORABLE JAMES H. FISHER MONICA L KINNEY, Ptamtrfl. JOHN L. KATZER, Defendant CAROL JONES DWYER (P32889) Attorney for Defendant 1425 South Hanover Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269)945-5050 nrroMMTNnEP order to the cqmht Defendant having brought a Motion to Cancel Support Arrears to Plaintiff and to Ctoee Account. February 11.2003, and the Referee having hoard IT IS ORDERED: That all chid support in this matter owed to Plaintiff and shown on the account as duo from the Defendant is hereby canceled. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the account due from Defendant upon Defendant s payment Date March 5, 2003 ATTORNEY REFEREE. VICKY ALSPA UGH (P42572) Fifth Judicial FamWy Court County of Berry NOTKrF OFHKiHTTOQBJFGT You have toe right to request a hearing before the Judge ol this matter by filing a written objec­ tion and notice of hearing within 21 days after the Referee's recommendation for ortter te served upon you or your atiomey. '1 you are represented by counsel, or within 21 days after it te published in the Hastings Banner The Judcial review may be baaed solely on the record ot toe Referee Hearing If both parties consent If the Court deter­ mines that an objection te frivotous or for-he pur­ pose of detey, the Court assess reasonable coats and attorney tees. Kinney vs Kaizen Order A Different Approach To Healing PR ffihl Nashville Family Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 Blue Cross PPO, Medicare, PPOM Provider www.iushvillechlropricticcenler.net ♦ aeoemenrilMrAepetr by MM Anchor 1-800-237-2379 MnrsraiBi0FS0un««EPMXEM.K. (3rt3> �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 13. 2003 Delton Band receives first 1 in 20 years The Delton Kellogg High School Sym­ phonic Band received its first Division One rating in 20-some years. Band Director Dave Longtin said. The band received the top rating the MSBOA gives at the District 10 MSBOA festival March 6 at Lowell High School. Receiving the top rating “has to do with the kids’ preparation and desire to get it,” Longtin said. “Last year they had a taste of almost getting it, so this year they had a drive to get it. They worked really hard.” Receiving the Division 1 rating auto­ matically qualified the band for state com­ petition April 25 & 26, Longtin said. The band is changing two of its three perform­ ance pieces for the state competition, so have a lot of work to do before the state Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. ATTENTION FISHERMEN & SWIMMERS: for sale by owner - 3 bedroom house on Little Pine Lake. Approx. 1 acre, 50' frontage, clean, Kaceful, sprung fed lake. »w 24x40 gambriel pole bam, bunkhouse that sleeps 6. Call to see before we go through realtor, serious ap­ proved inquiries only please, $150,000. (269)623-6194 OPEN HOUSE MARCH 16TH, 2-4PM: For sale by owners, 528 S. Washington St., Hastings. 4 Bedrooms, 1­ 1/2 baths, central air, builtin pantry, formal dining room, new dishwasher, re­ placement windows up­ stairs, comer lot. Close to schools, hospital and down­ town, landscaped with fenced side yard, 2 car ga­ rage. New lower price, ask­ ing $119,900. Call for an ap­ pointment, (269)948-9746. ATTENTION GREEN­ HOUSE ENTHUSIASTS: we have hundreds of plastic pots in various sizes and shapes, also misting sprfh^ kiers. Call (269)948-7921 to see for yourself, all offers considered! FOR SALE: litre new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000._____________ FOR SALE: like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000._____________ QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. New mattress set. Cost $1,000 - sell $185. (517)626-7089_____________ QUEEN SLEIGH BED: with pi How top mattresses. Bought, never used. Cost $1,000 - sell $195. (517)626­ 7089 GET EASY CASH with ex­ tra household goods and tools. Advertise with classi­ fieds in the Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone (269)945-9554. AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPS: Black tri, red tri & red merle, $75 each. Call (269)838-1932 or (269)945­ 0803. LOVE N CARE AFC Home now has openings. We give love and care to our com­ munity’s elderly women on­ ly, 1 private 4c 1 semi-pri­ vate. Call (269)948-2534 for more information, ask for Nancy. 1997 DOUBLEWIDE with Gun Lake access. Save SI ,000's. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bath Patriot mobile home in -.ark, must sell. Home is in excel­ lent shape 12x12 deck in­ cluded. Asking $19,900 or best offer. All sports Gun Lake access. Boat-slips avail­ able nearby. Call 1-517-852­ 0115 or 269-838-0668. OWNER MUST SELL 1990 Redman 2- wide home in Yankee Springs Meadows M.H.P. $18,500. Land con­ tract available, $5,000 down, $300 a month. Call (517)852­ 0115._____________________ BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. C^l for details (800)67^-9604 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173._____________ FAIRVIEW CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION: Quality concrete flat work at com­ petitive prices. Basements, garages, polebams, drive­ way and more. Licensed 4c insured. Call for free esti­ mates. (616)893-5403 LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE: professional carpet 4c upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24r<r. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa 4c Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat (616)374-3035._________ SWIMSUIT SEASON IS AROUND THE CORNER, LOSE THOSE UNWANT­ ED POUNDS! NATURAL/ GUARANTEED EPHEDRA FREE CALL 1-888-201-7368. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 11. 2003, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. NEWS REPORTER WANTED: J-Ad Graphics, publisher of five week­ ly newspapers based in Hastings, is looking for a full-time reporter for police, courts, features and some local govern­ ment meetings. Photographic skills helpful. Writing skills essential. Please send resume and clips to Editor David T. Young, 1351 North M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan 49058, e­ mail jadnewsQvoyager.net or call (269) 945-9554, extension 224. 1982 18’ PROWLER 5th wheel camper, good ih'.pe, $2,500 obo. (269)838-6325 or (269)945-0221. ____________ FOR SALE: 2000 Fleetwood Wilderness 717B Ultralite trailer. Sleeps 6 and used on­ ly 5 times, like brand new. It has a furnace, air condition­ er, 2 burner stove, refrig., shower 4c toilet, awning, wa­ ter purifier 4c TV antenna w/booster. It has everything to go camping, $8,800 obo. (269)367-4117_____________ M1NNKOTA POWER DRIVE bow mount trolling motor, 361b. thrust, 48" shaft with mounting bracket, $200. (269)948-7921 1996 CHEVY LUMINA: POWER STEERING, POW­ ER BRAKES, POWER LOCKS, AM/FM/CASSETTE, ELECTRIC START­ ER, CAR BRA, TILT STEERING, fJC, INTER­ MITTENT WIPERS, CRUISE CAR IS IN FAN­ TASTIC CONDITION, NO RUST/NO CHIPS, KEY­ LESS ENTRY. RUNS EX­ CELLENT, OIL CHANGED EVERY 3,500-4,000 MILES. ASKING SC000 OBO. CALL (269)945-9199 AFTER 5PM. MUST SELL! 1998 Grand Prix GT, 4 door, black, with tinted wihdows, $5,500 obo. (269)838-6325 or (269)945­ 0221. RIDING INSTRUCTOR/ TRAIL GUIDE NEEDED in Middleville area, experi­ enced teaching/riding pre­ ferred. Hours available, weekdays, evenings and weekends. Please call YM­ CA - CAMP MANITOULIN (269)795-9163 ext. 101 for mpre information. DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. Also hiring for night. (616)248-7729. OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS: Great op­ portunity for new teachers, YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin is hiring instructors to teach hands on curriculum to visit­ ing school groups. For more information or job applica­ tion, call (269)795-9163 ext 100. REGISTERED NURSE: A part time position is availa­ ble in a southwest Michigan community mental health agency for a licensed nurse. Inis position will monitor medications in our outpa­ tient clinic, working in close conjunction with the agency psychiatrist. Applicant must demonstrate skills in assess­ ment and treatment pfen­ ning and have a knowledge of developmental disabilities and mental illness. Experi­ ence working with mental health consumers preferred. Send resume to: Barry Coun­ ty Community Mental Health Authority, 915 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls please. EOE. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Ail real eiuu advcnmrtf hi ihn newtpaper it tubject to the Fair Houtinf Act and the M*tap» Civil Rijhti Act which cUlectavely make it illepai to ad*eitite “anj preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion. Kt. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial tutus, or an intention, to make any ruck prefer­ ence. limitation or discrimination " Familial ttatut indudet children under the age of 11 living with parents or legal cuttodiant. pregnant women and people securing custody of children under II This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising (or real esutc which it in violation of the law Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity Saris To report discrimination call the Fair Homing Center at 6I6-CI-29W The HUD toll-free telephone number for the heanng impaired is 1-800 927- The DK high school band is shown with director Dave Longtin (front). festival. “I’m the most excited I’ve been in all the time I’ve been here.” Longtin said. Band students have been through a lot of changes in the music program, including having four different directors the last several years, he said. “With all the changes the seniors have been through, their dedication and drive has rcqlly shown.” Band mem­ bers have been “wiiling to go the extra mile a lot,” he said, with the result that “the pro­ gram is excelling and increasing.” There arc currently 57 band members. Longtin is assisted by Sara VanderMolen. STATE OF MICHIGAN d । !’ IN THE FAMILY DIVISION 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION FILE NO. 02-763-DC HON. JAMES H. FISHER ANGELA GRACE MILLER. Plaintiff. - vsASHIQUR RAHMAN, Defendant Attorney lor Plaintiff Lori L. Pourzan P59396 LEGAL SERVICES OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN 3490 Bale Chase Way. Suita 50 Lansing. Ml 48911 (517) 394-2985 ext. 223 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued by Plaintiff in this court for Custody. 2. You must file your answer to take other action permitted by law in this Court at 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 on or before Friday, May 30, 2003. If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint Ned in this course. 3. A copy of this order shall be published each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecu­ tive weeks and proof than be filed in this court. 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to Ashiqur Rahman at his last known address by registered mail return receipt requested before the date of the last pubkcatxxi and the Proof of Mailing shal be filed with this court. Dated: 2/21/03 Hon. James H. Fisher Circuit Court Judge (3/20) Let us quote your printing! WE DO IT ALL..from Single Copies to Thousands, and Multi-sections. * LETTERHEADS •CARDS •SIGNS • BROCHURES M J-AD Graphics Hastings • 945-9554 Fire guts $330,000 rented house BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — Firefighters aren’t sure what caused a Maze that de­ stroyed a home on Chariton Park Road Sunday. The family renting the home “lost everything." Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans said. They did not have renter’s insurance. The Ihrec-year-old home was valued at $330,000. The home is owned by Doug Harbart of Barryvillc Road, Cans said. Haitian, who did have homeowners insurance, was renting the home to Richard and Tammerala Barmiak. who lived in the house with their 19- and 13-ycar-old daughters and a 19-year-old friend of their daughter’s. The 13-year-old. Morgan, was home alone when she heard smoke alarms in the base­ ment go off. Caris said. “She opened the (basement) door and the basement was full of smoke." The teen ran to a neighbor’s house to call 911, Caris said. The fire department. • received the cal I-at 12JS p.m. 4T took atvcral hours to pul the fire out. h^gjf^^stywg„ wind prevented firefighters from extinguishing the fire sooner, be said. Firefighters had to return Io the home Monday evening to put out a fire that flared up again in the debris, Caris said. Sparks had landed in blown-in wall insulation in one of tbe walls and had smoldered for a day before catching fire, Caris said. “Wc sec that a lot." The Barry County Red Cross was able to provide food, clothing and bedding to the family, according to Director Lyn Briel. The family is slaying with friends. Teens arrested after ‘loud party’ HASTINGS — Hastings police arrested three teens and charged two juveniles with being minors in possession of alcohol after a resident of an apartment complex on Bar­ field Drive in Hastings complained about a loud party in one of the apartments March 8. Police had to chase some of the teens through nearby woods, assisted by Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Others were arrested a few hours later, when police returned to the complex after receiving a tip that some of the teens suspected to be involved in the drinking party had returned to the apartment where the party was being held. The incident occurred early last Saturday morning beginning at 2:44 ajn. All five males involved in the incident were charged with minors in possession by consumption, meaning the teens had alcohol in their systems as opposed to possessing it. Current state law regarding zero tolerance of teens consuming liquor allows teens a maximum blood alcohol level of .02. Hastings Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy said. A person is consid­ ered to be legally intoxicated with a blood alcohol level of .10. The two juvenile teens were released to the custody of their fathers. Names of those charged as adults are being withheld pending arraignment. Wine, phone charger stolen from groceries HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arrested two men for third degree retail fraud in unrelated shoplifting incidents March 7 and 8. A 42-year-old Augusta man was arrested al 6:08 p.m. March 7 in front of Tom’s Market. The man admitted to taking a $739 bottle of wine from the market without paying for it. His name is being withheld pending arraignment. James F. Bagley. 20, of Hastings was arrested after attempting to steal a phone charger from Fclpausch in Hastings March 8. The incident occurred at 10:36 ajn. Police said Bagley told them he took the charger to charge a cellular phone so he could call about a job. Bagley is scheduled to make a plea and be sentenced March 18 in Barry District Court. Woman arrested for 2nd drunk driving HASTINGS — Hastings police arrested a 37-year-old Hastings woman March 9 on charges of drunk driving, second offense. Police said they observed the woman driving erratically at 12:43 ajn. and made a traffic stop, after which the woman was asked to take a preliminary breath test. The lest indicated a blood alcohol level of 24, police said. A level of .10 is consid­ ered legally intoxicated. Police said the woman was previously convicted of drunk driv­ ing in 1998. The woman’s name is being withheld pending arraignment. Man charged with felony drunk driving HASTINGS — Hastings City Police charged a 21-year-old Delton man with third of­ fense drunk driving, a felony, after they chased the man to a private residence on State Road March 10. The man, whose name is being withheld pending arraignment, was observed doing “donuts” with a Ford Bronco in the parking lot of Hastings Manufacturing a short time after 4:43 a.m., police said. Police attempted to make a tizfr.c stop, but the Bronco drove to a nearby residence, where a passenger in the vehicle was observed jumping out and running away. The driver of the vehicle tried to enter the house, but was appre­ hended by the police. The passenger was chased through the snow to the back of the residence. The passenger, a 20-year-old Hastings man, was found inside the house and admitted to drinking “about 22 beers." The passenger was arrested and charged with mi­ nors in possession by consumption. Along with felony drunk driving, the Delton man was charged with driving with a suspended license, second offense, and transporting open alcohol in a motor vehicle. Name* of the two men are being withheld pending arraignment. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 13, 2003 - Page 17 Educator Tate Mix mourned Legislators say state budget ‘puzzle’ needs to be solved by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hundreds of friends, family members and students and former students filled Grace Community Church in Nashville Sat­ urday to pay their final respects to Terrence (Tate) Mix, 50, who succumbed last Wednesday after an 8 1/2-year battle with follicular lymphoma. Mix was scheduled to receive a bone marrow transplant from his brother Kevin around the holiday season, but there were complications and the transplant never oc­ curred. Mix was the principal of the Maple Val­ ley Alternative Education program since it was founded in 1996. “When he started, it was pretty much just him and 25-30 students” said Map>e Valley Schools Superintendent Clark Volz. "Now we have 145 students enrolled in the pro­ gram." During his entire tenure with the alterna­ tive education program. Mix battled cancer. “He did all this while he had cancer; he bloomed while he had cancer,” said Rose Hahn a teacher al Maple Valley Alternative Education. "A lot of people who are diag­ nosed with cancer will retreat into a shell, but not Tate." Volz agreed, saying, "Even when he had just enough energy left to move around, he came to the school to visit with the kids and reassure them. He was always very giving of himself and that was great gift for all of us. “He fought a noble battle and through it all, he always thought about the people he served; he never stopped thinking about them,” he added “He fought to the very end," said Pamela Mix, Tale’s wife of 13 years. “He loved those kids at the school." “Even though he was in some pain, he never wanted any of us to see him suffer­ “He would take what some might con­ sider a negative situation and use it as a way to seal some act of love,” he said. “Tate was lucky enough to have found his real ‘passion in life* and that was ex­ actly what he was doing while being a prin­ cipal to these students as well as their friend, teacher, dad, counselor, visionary and saint," said Hahn. “He had deep inner strength and went out on the limb many times for his students that he strongly be­ lieved in and loved. He believed in giving his students a place of belonging, choices, enthusiasm, flexibility, humor and praise. “Above all, he was always approachable and spent hours listening to everyone that had problems, softening their hearts," she added. Volz said that he had recently asked Mix what his favorite quote was, and Tate re­ plied without hesitation: “Every kid de­ serves a second chance, and a third chance and a fourth chance, and a fifth chance... you can never give up." “He loved the kids and he loved his fam­ ily; be was a good man," said Pamela Mix. She and Tate enjoyed scouring antique shows in the summer looking for items to fill their home in Woodland and for the sports collectibles that Tate loved to col­ lect. “He loved the Chicago Bears and White Sox," she said. Pamela said she and Tate also liked to spend their time attending their grandchil­ ing,” said student Pamela Dunklee. “I'm sure Tate didn’t want us to suffer." “1 could live to be 100 and not touch the threads of as many lives as Tate did in 50 years," said Hahn. “Probably the greatest thing about him dren’s ball games. was the fact that he reached so many peo­ The couple have three grown sons and ple in just 50 years.” said Chris Barkinsen, five grandchildren. who has worked with Mix in the alternative “He never raised, his voice, he was never education program since 1997. “Fifty years angry,” added Pamela. “If he met someone from today, people will still talk about how he didn’t know; he’d get to know them in Tate touched their lives, and that is the sign of ■ grthrt perron:’’ ' “ - » • •—...... ...ahoiiLfiye .minutes. He was always like that." “He will always be a part of this school Many of those who knew Mix said that as long as wc are here,” said Barkinsen of while they feel the loss, they know that he the alternative education program. would want them to continue on and be Mix’s students agree. happy. “He was a big brother putting you in “Tate’s going to want us to be happy place if you did something wrong and a since he is in God’s arms, watching over really good friend,” said Jost Mix. each and every one of us," said Pamela “He opened our hearts and minds and Dunklee. gave us a way to go,” said another student. “Just the quality of this man and the im­ Brandy Collins. pact he had on everyone around him means “He was a remarkable person; He created that everyone who knew him is hurting be­ the school and, in addition, he was a model cause of what wc have lost," said Volz. of caring, service, patriotism and patience,” “We can focus on what we have lost or per­ said Volz. petuate the theme of his life; I think the lat­ Mix would always take time to visit stu­ ter is definitely the better choice.” dents in the hospital, in jail, or after the birth of a child, according to Volz. Node* ci Mortgage Forelosuro Sala TMS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE N ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE DetauB has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karl M. Millard and Patricia M. MBard. Husband and WKe (original mortgagors) to Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC.. Mortgagee, dated November 21. 2000. and recorded on December 4, 2000 Instrument No. 1062519 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the EquiCredk Corporation of America. Assignee by an assignment dated November 28. 2000. which was recorded on Apr« 16, 2001. Instrument No. 1068145, Barry Cornty Records, on which mortgege there is dairrad to be due at the dale here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY­ SEVEN AND 57/100 dollars ($131,337.57). Inducting interest al 9.290% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be toredoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promisee, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Bary County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1W pm., on April 17. 2003 Said promises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot No. 13 ol Home Acres, according to the plat thereof recording to Libor 4 of plats on Page 67, being a part ot Southwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 10 West. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. In which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Toom R (248) 593-1305 Troll A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ria #200311902 Team R (3/27) ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Vickery and Kanctiyn B. Vickery. Husband rod Wife (original mort gagers) Io Bank Ono. NA, Mortgagee, deted August 3.1999, and recorded on August 18.1999 in Uber Document No. 1034052 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 22/100 dollars ($96,535.22). in-Anting interest al 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is fteroby given that said mort­ gage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1D0 p.m., on April 10. 2003 Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35 and the West 10 Foot of Lot 34 of the Village of Milo. According io the Recorded Plat Thereof As Recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 32 The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. March 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Surte 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200232933 Team G (3/27) । by Patricia Johns Staff Writer State Representative Gary Newell told the audience of the March Legislative Cof­ fee meeting that the budget was a “big puz­ zle” that would need to be solved. State Senator Patricia Birkholz agreed, saying that Governor Jennifer Granholm had presented a balanced budget to the leg­ islators. Newell noted that for the budget to work, more than 75 pieces of legislation would need to be passed and that the budget was now under the scrutiay of the house and senate committees. Both Newell and Birkholz said they were glad that the school aid package was re­ stored to $6,700 per student for the next academic year, but this was not an increase and that schools would be facing additional costs. Other school programs are facing cuts, including the merit award program which will be cut from $2500 to $500 in 2004. Birkholz said she is disappointed in this since the state “made a commitment to stu­ dents who do well on the Michigan Educa­ tion Assessment Program” tests that they would receive scholarships.” Newell said that the latest figures show that the budget gap may only be 601 mil­ lion dollars in 2004 unlike the more than one billion dollar estimates. In closing he described the budget as “a Republican looking document." Birkholz discussed the bottle bill expan­ sion proposal and expressed concern that it may hurt “mom and pop” stores. There was a general discussion on ways to expand community recycling. Both Newell and Birkholz discussed leg­ islation affecting the Detroit water district and transportation system. The legislative changes arc meant to increase efficiency, fairness and accountability. Birkholz also discussed budgets for the Department of Natural Resources. Depart­ ment of Environmental Quality and pay­ ment in lieu of taxes and how this will af­ fect localgovemments. For this year at least, those communities with a large amount of state-owned prop­ erly may face hefty cuts in those payments. She also noted that the “nitty gritty” work to provide for aquifer protection was beginning. Nancy Ostapowicz, representing Third District Congressman Vcm Ehlers, opened her portion of the meeting with his reintro­ duction of the alien species act, which if passed will protect the Great Lakes from the new introduction of pests such as the zebra mussel. She also noted that budgets have been approved at the federal level. During the question and answer period there were questions about duplication of Thomapple Manor to participate in Nursing Home Quality Project provement tools, technical assistance and facilitate collaboration and the share of best clinical practices within these groups." CMS provides information on these quality measures for every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the United States. This information is available on the Medicare Thomapple Manor, the Barry Countyowned medical care facility in Hastings, has been selected to participate in the Michigan Intensive Group of the national Nursing Home Quality Initiative (NHQI). The project is supported by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Michigan Peer Review Or­ ganization (MPRO), Michigan’s Medicare quality improvement organization. Thornapple Manor will join 79 other nursing homes in working on this initiative. During the next two years, the two groups will participate in quality improvement ac­ tivities and interventions and will share best practices with other nursing homes throughout tbe stale, ’T ‘" “We arc pleased to take part in this pro­ ject to not only improve quality within our own facility, but to help raise quality levels on a state and national level as well," said Thomapple Manor Administrator Jim DeY­ oung. The NHQI focuses on 10 quality meas­ ures, selected by CMS, as significant indi­ cators of a facility’s overall quality of care. The Intensive Group will focus on improv­ ing three measures: percentage of long­ term residents with pain; percentage of short-stay residents with pain; and percent­ age of long-term residents with pressure sores. “While we will focus on improving these three measures, our overall goal is to im­ prove the quality of care in all Michigan nursing homes,” said Renee Beniak, MPRO Nursing Home Team lead. “We will sup­ port both the Intensive and tbe Assured Learning groups by providing quality im- Website:www.medicare.gov (select Nurs­ ing Home Compare) or from its toll-free help line, 1-800-633-4227. service, changing to a unicameral legisla­ ture and the long term waiver provision for the elderly. Bob Dwyer asked Birkholz to comment on whether a move to a “one house" legis­ lature would save the stale money and still serve the needs of citizens. He said elimi­ nating the State Senate would save as much as $50 million per year. Birkholz said she was concerned that without two houses in the legislature there wouldn't be the “more deliberative" ap­ proach to legislation. Dwyer also wanted the legislature to look closely at the duplication of seivices between the county sheriffs departments, local police departments and state police to see if savings were possible without nega­ tively impacting safety. Both Newell (a former state police com­ mander in Hastings) and Birkholz said that this issue was being discussed to make sure that all departments worked cooperatively. Doug McPherson of Saranac and the Commission on Aging asked the state law­ makers to consider reinstituting the waiver program that allowed Medicaid to pay for in home care for the elderly who don’t want to go to an institution when it is not safe for them to live in their homes without assistance. Birkholz said that the budget does re­ store the waiver program, but recent infor­ mation she has received states that nursing home care is cheaper than in-home care. This is an area she said needs more re­ search. One way the expansion of the waiver provision was expanded was the lowering of merit scholarships and moving those funds to the waiver program. Birkholz will hold a town meeting Fri­ day. March 14, in the meeting room of the courthouse beginning at 8:30 ajn. She said she is looking forward to meeting with any resident who has questions or concerns about county government. The next Legislative Coffee sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce will be at 8 a.m. Monday, April 14, in the County Seat Restaurant in Hast­ ings. Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley’s Hastings Speedy Mart Felpausch • Northview Grocery • Pcnn-Nook Gifts • Plumb's • R&J’s • Tom’s Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • • • • Granny’s General Store J-Ad Graphics Mitch's Market The Superette • • • • • Little’s Country Store Carls Market Cappon’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Nashville Delton Other Hastings • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cloverdale General Store Banfield General Store Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Woodland Express Orangeville 66 Pine Lake Grocery Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling Goldsworthj’s, Inc., Hickory Comers Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) Lacey Store Vermontville Grocery Fein’s Food & Beverage Fine Lake Party Store • • • • Speedway Lake-0 Shell Carl's Market L.O. Express • • • • • • • Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Speedway Greg's Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop Lake Odessa Freeport L& J’s Our Village General Store । Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery • • • • । Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 13. 2003 School bus pickup/dropoff request may lead to Dibble paving may have Io pay " Mansfield said he at least hopes to have a school bus dropoff pickup site finished before the start of the 2003-04 academic year next .August. The city manager said Dibble Street s currently experiencing significant traffic volumes, and we have received numerous complaints about its p»»or condition. Paving the street would significantly improve the surface condition and reduce maintenance expense." In other business at Monday night's meeting, the City Council: • Fielded questions from citizen Michelle Beebe about hiring practices. She asked why an opening at the waste­ water treatment plant wasn't posted exter­ nally after the retirement of George Hokanson and the upcoming retirement of Butch Carr. Mansfield told her the city has entered into a contract with MJ and Associates of Caledonia, in w hich Hokanson is doing the work on a part-time basis and continuing to get his retirement benefits. Meanwhile the city is saving up to 20 percent of its costs. by David T. Young Editor The Hastings Area School District's re­ quest to construct a dropoff pickup area on Dibble Street near Southeastern Elementary has resulted in a petition lor hating the gravel street paved. The Hastings City Council Monday night decided to initiate a petition to residents in the area to establish a special assessment district to pay for the paving. By policy, the city normally picks up one-third of the lab for si’^n work and resi­ dents share the other two-thirds • •! the total cost. However, most of this expense would fall on the school district because it owns most of the property in the proposed dis­ trict. City Manager Jett Mansfield said the pe­ tition must be started soon because the Hastings Department ot Public Services will be busy first with paving Tatfcc Street this summer, "which will consume a lot of our construction period." He added that those who will share in the costs of the project must be given tentative figures "to give them an idea ot what they It (the arrangement) has worked out very well t<»r us." Mansfield said, noting that besides the savings, there have been virtually no citations for thu wastewater treatment plant since the contracting was started. Beebe said the arrangement "doesn't benefit our community\ citizens because 11 tmds a way to avoid hiring a local citi­ zen. She noted her husband Joes the same kind ot work right now in East Lansing, but would prefer to work in the community in which he resides. Mansfield responded that because ot a tight budget and reduced revenue from the state. "Our goal right now ,s not to hire people, it's to cut costs." • Agreed to allow the South-central Michigan Youth Baseball organization to use the fields at Bob King Park for prac­ tices and games three nights a week and Saturdays from April 1 to July 15. The group promised to coordinate use of the field with the local YMCA program. • Was told by Department ol Public Services Director Tim Girrbach that the city already- has removed 65 old trees and trimmed another 250 as part of its annual program. • Learned that the Hastings Public Li­ brary has several celebrations coming up soon, including a Quilt Day this Saturday , an Open Mi. Poetry Night April 15 and a Jazz Night April 25. • Heard Library Director Barbara Schondclmayer pay tribute to Judy Knorp. a vol­ unteer and I-fiends of the Library member who recently died. Knorp was involved with fund-raisers and mended books. "V. will miss Judy, she was one of us." BUDGET CUTS, continued Board ot Commissioners, said the reduc­ tion actually isn't all that significant. "We should put everyone on notice that we II pul a freeze on new programs." he said, "and don't fund anything we're not funding now. It might be a good idea to make that a policy statement." Brown agreed with MacKenzic that the state reductions shouldn't be cause for any alarm. 4th Annual March Madness! Purchase any vehicle in stock during the month of March and you have a chance to WIN $ 10,000 from page 1 "This is just the start of this process." he said. “I'm not proposing wc do anything with this (now). The numbers I’m seeing appear to be manageable." Noting that public health and mental healtn programs appear to be taking the biggest hits. Mackenzie said the budget cuts arc "more of the same tactics the state has been using over the few years, push their problems down on others." The following is a complete rundown of reductions in Mate support from 2003 to 2004 for all Barry County municipalities according to the executive budget recom­ mendations issued last week: • Assyria Township — $146,970 to $142,561* = $4,409. • Baltimore Township — $141,833 to $137,578 = $4,255. See us today for more details! 0% Financing 1000 $1000 GM Loyalty Olds Loyalty Bonus Bonus Available 2003 ENVOY The remarkable 2003 Envoy and Envoy XL are ranked "Number One for Midsize 4-door SUVs" by Motor Trend magazine. Tho impressively smooth ride, expansive passenger and cargo room, and accommodating features work in concert to cradle you in comfort. 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LOADED 1 49month Everyone wins a Free Prize ONE WINNER WILL WIN $500 & A CHANCE AT $20,000 • Barry Township — $293,309 to $284,210 = $8,799. • Carlton Township — $182,331 to $176,861= $5,470. • Castleton Township — $146,824 to $142,420 = $4,405. • Hastings Township — $228,825 to $221,960 = $6,865. • Hope Township — $258,191 to $250,445 = $7,746. • Irving Township — $171,298 to $166,159 = $5,139. • Johnstown Township — $239,615 to $232,427 = $7,188. • Maple Grove Township — $110389 to $107,078 = $3312. • Orangeville Township — $253,232 to $245,635 = $7397. • Rutland Township — $279,232 to $270,856 = $8377. • Thornapple Township — $291,648 to $282,898 = $8,749. • Woodland Township — $125,772 to $121,999 = $3,773. • Yankee Springs — $304,733 to $295,831 = $8,902. • City of Hastings $867,605 to $841,577 = $26,028. • Village of Freeport — $45,318 to $43,959 = $1,360. • Village of Middleville — $274,668 to $266,428 = $8,240. • Village of Nashville — $216,430 to $209,937 = $6,493. • Village of Woodland — $57,645 to $55,916 = $1,729. 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LOADED 45K NADA DETAIL SITA5C ’17,995 $ ’13,995 ; PLUS TAX & TITLE BEST TERM & RATE TO QUALIFIED BUYER i । । Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-03-20.pdf a676b832b84f90be954ffa53af3bcdb9 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PWLICLIBW 121 S CriURCH ST HASTINGS ill 49058-1893 Boze r for local ad All-County winter teams announced See Story oh Page 3 See Stories on Pages 11-13 The Hastings Barry County Historical SodB meet H 7 p.m. tonight (Thsrstarch 20) at the Commission on building at 120 N. Michigan guest speaker will be Barry | Surveyor Brian Reynolds, who' k about the current status of the surveying project and ahare lories with members and guests ly Historical Society wents an open to the sal which was held at ftc mtrul Auditorium, onew shea held acraaa the state tal-March to mid-April. da who fcrfbrm are rated, by « a l-5<alc. with 1 bring foe t possible score. Adjudicated at- h. Craig Laurie, Maa Hoffman, Bsc hl, Sara Clark, Jeremy mod, Justin Peck, Jessica muaee, Samantha Slccvi, ■ic McNally, Savannah Ram* ariah Timmerman, Jeff Baker, ■teas and Joel Gibboas. ftajijiertiuai nr« atUfa Baad for tkfo school year will be they praKftt Spring fow- Night jb. Maafoy, April 28, in the fowl lecture hall. ANNER Thursday, March 20, 2003 VOLUME 150, NO. 12 HEWS BRIEFS Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Charlton Park director’s post has 3 finalists by David T. Young Editor Charlton Park may have a new director as early as April 15, and it's a good thing because the Barry County Parks and Rec­ reation Commission was told Tuesday night that Interim Director Joanne Barnard is leaving at the end of next month. The Parks and Rec Commission agreed to interview three finalists for the director’s post on Saturday, April 5, or Monday, April 7, with a possible option of Friday, April 11. The commission’s intent is to have all three be interviewed in one day. Commissioner Jeff Van Nortwick said it’s important to have all the necessary in­ formation before the board’s next meeting Tuesday, April 15, so a final selection can be made that evening. The three finalists, chosen by committee after four phone interviews and one faceto-face Monday, all are from out of state. They are Christopher Dobbs of Connecti­ cut, George Shannon of California and Anna Marie Golf of Wisconsin. Shannon will be offered a stipend of $250 for traveling expenses to attend his in­ terview because he lives such a long dis­ tance away. The other two finalists said they would be willing to travel to their in­ terviews at their own expense. Parks and Rec Commission Chairman Ken Neil said, “I don’t think we have to worry about the other two (traveling ex­ penses); that was their own choosing.” However, Shannon said he would not come to Charlton Park all the way from California at his own expense. Mackenzie said he is worried about Shannon turning down the $250 offer as not enough. "I don’t like the idea of having only two applicants,” Mackenzie said. “What if he doesn’t accept?” The commission hopes to house the fi­ nalists at the Adrounie House Bed & Breakfast in Hastings and give them time to meet with staff members and personally tour the park. The interviews will be open to the pub­ lic, but questions from the audience will not be encouraged, because, as Commis­ sioner Jeff Mackenzie said, the meetings then “could get out of hand.” Van Nortwick. responding to fellow Commissioner Donald Wilcutt’s comment that “I’m not in favor of an open public meeting.” said, “I believe we need to have an open door policy all the way through.” Mackenzie and colleague Thomas Doyle agreed, saying that, it might be illegal to have the interviews conducted behind closed doors. ' Barnard has been serving as interim di­ rector of Charlton Park since last October after the resignation of Dr. Peter Forsberg after a stormy controversy over his man­ agement and personal conduct. She had been Forsberg’s assistant. Her intention to leave her post was first mentioned by Charlton Park Education Ac­ tivities Coordinator Bill Eberle when he presented the commission with a laundry list of needs. Lotting Community College, nee Men and a Tenor, baaed in they uq their vocal sound effects are Skea virtual orchestra. The group came together in 1992 while they were in the Men’s Glee Club al Michigan State University. By 1995, Three Men and a Tenor was performing so frequently that the fitirri made the decision to quit •car day jobs and begin touring proE ftarionally. The week of the local performance, they will perform for Hastings stu­ dents as guests of the Hastings Schools’ Parent Teacher Organizatkxia (PTOs). More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 Tony Bowne (14) attacks the basket against the Northern Illinois Huskies dur­ ing the Central Michigan Chippewas run through the Mid-Amencan Conference Tournament. by Brett Bremer person Appearing as warm-up acts will be the men’s freshman chorus bom HastHigh School and a student group Lanring, has a varied repertoire, from ' Ex-Saxon Bowne going to ‘the dance’ tonight hne Men and a Tenor" will pcr•t 7 pan. Friday, March 21, al N Auditorium in Hastings. e fami.'y-oricnted event is a fundr.for senior citizen programs of foe Burry County Commisrion on Agigg (COAX Tickets for the show are : srwHmtntsl favorites to popular and rock ‘a’ roll, spuming the 1930s through the ’90s. They perform with­ out hrtnrmental accompaniment but PRICE 50* Finally, warm weather Drew Mudry (3) of Nashvlle enjoyed the first warm day of the spring season on Sunday climbing around Tangle Town in Hastings. His parents Ben and Jackie Mudry brought Drew and one-year-old sister Allie to the park to spend an after­ noon of fresh air after the long cold Michigan winter. Computer, Internet line sought for Charlton Park by David T. Young Editor Charlton Park Special Events Coordina­ tor Bill Eberle wants the park Io have a computer and Internet access on site and he wants to live on the parks grounds. Eberle presented these two and other re­ quests to the Barry County Parks and Rec­ reation Commission Tuesday evening, but was told by Chairman Ken Neil that he should have gone through the park director. Former Director Dr. Peter Forsberg lived on the park’s grounds, and that became an issue when it was learned he was consum­ ing alcohol in the house he was staying. However, the commission is still open to having someone living on site, whether that be Eberle or the new director, whom they hope to hire next month. Eberle also asked to establish a time for See COMPUTER, page 2 Sports Editor He says he'll do whatever it takes to help the team. That’s what Tony Bowne did and does, whether for the Hastings basketball squad during his playing days here, or now with the Central Michigan University Chippe­ was. At Hastings it was his all-arouno game, including averaging better than 20 points per game his senior season, that helped the Saxons to two Class B state semifinal ap­ pearances. At CMU he hasn’t been asked to bring out that part of his game yet. Instead, his role has been to help the Chippewas’ big guns get their points. “I’m totally satisfied." says Bowne. “In high school I had the opportunity to score more. That’s what the team needed. We have scorers with (Chris) Kaman and J.R. (Wallace). I’m only a sophomore. I’m a big believer that you do what you’ve got to do that helps the team the most. “In high school that was going out and scoring 25 points or whatever. I’m here (now) to make good passes and hustle plays.” Bowne’s “good passes and hustle plays” have helped the Chippewas to their first NCAA tournament appearance since 1987 after clinching the Mid-Amcrican Confer­ ence crown last Saturday in Cleveland. The NCAA tourney begins at 7:20 p.m. tonight for the 1 Ith-sccded Chips when they take on sixth-seeded Creighton in the opening round of the West Regional in Salt Lake City. Utah. “The passes and hustle plays arc impor­ tant,” says Bowne. “It’s part of being on the team.” Starting 21 of the 30 games for CMU this season Bowne is averaging 4.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest and is one of the Chips’ assist leaders. Many of those as­ sists this season have come by way of great entry passes into CMU’s big man, 7-foot center Chris Kaman from Wyoming. Mich., a graduate of Tri-Unity Christian High School. But Bowne hasn’t lost his shooting touch in the meantime. With a crowd of Saxons that included Bownc’s high school coach. Don Schils (a CMU grad), visiting Mount Pleasant Feb. 1, he helped the Chips into the MAC West Division lead by pouring in “I'm a big believer that you do what you've got to do that helps the team the most. Ln highschool that was going out and scoring 25 points or whatever. I'm here (now) to make good passes and hustle plays." Tony Bowne a career-high 18 points. “I’m absolutely elated for him,” Schils said. “You go through four years with a kid who is very talented, and then through the recruiting. Then he’s going to college. You hope he's going to the dance, but you don’t think about it ‘til it actually happens." Bowne was in a good spot, heading to Central for his freshman year in the fall of 2000 after graduating from Hastings High School, but things were a little rough. Cen­ tral’s coaching staff decided that he should be red-shirted. Schils said he’s kept in contact with See BOWNE, page 10 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 20. 2003 Additional NEWS BRIEFS Right to Life meets tonight The Barry County Right to Life monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20, al the Thornap­ ple Valley Church, located at 2750 South M-43 Highway. Anyone interested is welcome to at­ tend the meeting. For more information, please call 367-4697. Taxpayers' Guides available to citizens Free 2003 Michigan Taxpayer's Guides are being made available in time to help area residents prepare their tax returns. The booklet outlines many Michi­ gan tax laws including property taxes, homestead property tax credits, farmhad and open space tax relief and the Single Business Tax. It also includes a list of phone numbers for assistance. Free guides are being provided to area township, city and village halls and local libraries. The guide is also available by calling State Rep. Gary Newell's office at (517) 373-0842. Hosts gardening seminar planned ' The MSU Extension Master Gar­ dener Association-Barry County Chapter will present author and speaker Ralph Heides in a seminar at 7 pan. tonight (Thursday, March 20). neiden is an avid Hosta hobbyist with more than 270 named cultivars in his own shaded landscape. His twothirds-acre shade garden in the city of Jackson boasts more than 1,800 spe­ cies or named cultivars of ornamental plants and includes ponds, espaliers and about 50 large containers. He has taught Master Gardener cluses in more than 30 Michigan coualics sad taught at Hosta College fa Piqua, Ohio, as part of the Ameri­ can Hosta Society regional education programs. He has given gardening and horticultural programs throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio sad teaches regularly at the annual MSU Master Gardener Conference. At this seminar he will explore ten groups of perennial planta, including Epimediums, Primulas, Geraniums and Astilbes, as well as woodland plants, bulbs and others that go well with Hostas. He will present several cultivars or species within each group and emphasize reasons why they make good companions to Hostas. This seminar is open to the public and will be held in the Community Room of the Courts and Law Build­ ing, 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Cost is $10 per person, payable at the door. For more information, call the MSU Extension office at (269) 945-1388. Internet research forum scheduled A community forum is planned for 9*30 to 1130 a.m. Wednesday, March 26. al the community room of *he Courts & Law Building in Hastings to present findings of the recent market research of Barry County businesses and residents on Internet use and other connectivity services. Providers and their services in Barry County will also be outlined. In­ formation about local free Internet ac­ cess sites also will be provided. This forum is part of the county’s “LinkMichigan" initiative with Barrylonia-Kent counties to ensure access to broadband connection services throughout the region. Representa­ tives from the project's telecommuni­ cations consulting firms will present their findings: Virchow Krause & Company of Madison. Wise., will pre­ sent market research findings and Broadband Development 3 of Chicago will outline broadband providers and their services. The Barry County Courts & Law Building is located at 220 West Court St., Hastings. For more information, call Luclla Dennison, coordinator for the Barry County project, at (269) 924-1415. Edmund Fitzgerald program scheduled The Fehsenfeld Center of Kellogg Community College will be the site of a special two-hour presentation on the "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald: From Launch to Sinking* from I to 3 p.m. this afternoon (Thursday. March 20)’ . Michael Snyder from Napoleon will present a lively and highly informative and interactive presentation to people of all ages. Snyder has been researching and speaking about the "Wreck of the Ed­ mund Fitzgerald ' and other ship­ wrecks on the Great Lakes for the post 14 yews. He has made presentations Io groups from Chicago to Toronto with * audiences consisting of professionals. . civic groups and school children. In this presentation, those attending' will leant how the Edmund Fitzgerald was built, what it carried, who the crew was, how it sank, what caused it to sink and stories of the -Eighth Sea." Please call 948-9500, extension 2642. The fee is $5. * Four-Township Council to meet The Four-Township Water Re­ sources Council's sixth annual meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, March 24, at the W.K. Kellogg Bio­ logical Station auditorium. The meeting will feature a presenta­ tion titled "Natural Places in the Four Townships: Where Are They and How Do We Protect Them?" Speakers will include Dean Solo­ mon. MSU Extension Natural Re­ sources Agent, and John Paskus, Midugu Natural Features Inventory. The presentations will introduce maps from a new study identify^ important four-township area habitats and species. A growing number of communities are using these special­ ized maps to hdp make land use and site plan decisions. Knowing which areas within the townslaps are aqpecially ftngile or contain threatened and endangered species dan help protect those areas as development ocean. A buaineae merla« wfll follow the peeseatatioM.. iffclw^ffog rtporfe and annual election of board of directors member* The tumual meeting te free and open to all. Waler ReThe Four-To sources Council to protect waler quality The weekly community lunch and worship programs, scheduled each Thursday during Lent, continues today at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Everyone is welcome to attend the series, which offer so opportunity for informal fellowship and worship with area Christians from vrrirus denomi­ nations. Lunch (free-will donation), pre­ pared by church members, begins at noon in the church’s fellowship hall, "ollowed by a worship service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in the church sanctu­ ary. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, this year s se­ ries has a different twist Father than feature area pastors as the speakers, area lay people will be speaking dur­ ing the worship time. Each speaker will reflect upon this season's program theme of "A Resurrection Experi­ ence." The schedule of speakers includes: Margaret Hollenbeck of First United Methodist Church March 20, Jay Tay­ lor of Thornapple Valley Church March 27, Jane Hardy of the Salvation Army April 3 and Barbara Schondelmaycr of Emmanuel Episcopal Church April 10. Blood drive set In Hastings today A Red Cross blood drive is planned for 1 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday, March 20) in the downtown Hastings at the Moose Lodge. Red Cross officials say they antici­ pate a strong need for type O-negative blood over the summer because more people travel and blood supplies over­ all are dangerously low. They also say it's a good idea for donors to roll up their sieeves four times a year. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of today’s drive is eligible to contrib­ ute. For more information, call the Barrv County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. COMPUTER, continued from page 1 the Program Committee to meet, for mile­ age for an unpaid intern this summer from Cornerstone University, and said. “1 want to be able to make decisions that reflect your desires." When told he should have gone to the in­ terim director. Joanne Barnard. Eberle said he did. but she plans to leave at the end of next month. He added that because she is preparing to leave, many more duties are being passed along to him. For example, the park plans to have a special Garden Tractor Plow Day April 26 and he is heav­ ily involved in making preparations for the Lions Historic Dinner at the Bristol Inn April 21. He asked for a representative of the Parks and Rec Commission to attend the Lions dinner for at least five minutes, but no one volunteered. Neil admonished him by saying, “We don't mind you bouncing ideas off us. but I’d like to have it come through the proper committee." About Eberle's request for e-mail. Com­ missioner Clare Tripp said it was her un­ derstanding that it was supposed to be set up as soon as things were made ready in the Upjohn House on the Charlton Park cam­ pus Commission Vice Chairman Jeff Mack­ enzie. accused of opposing the request for a computer and Internet access on Charlton Park grounds, said. “I don’t think 1 said we wouldn't have e-mail, it's a question of who has access. It’s the way you do busi­ ness. You have to have procedures in place. The worst case scenario is somebody downloading pornography." Eberle said Internet access would allow staff to do research much quicker and more efficiently, it would enable the park to get out word of coming events faster to media outlets and it would allow the park to com­ municate better with school groups, volun­ teers and organizations planning visits. Commissioner Jeff Van Nortwick said it’s a shame in the 21st century that people cannot contact Charlton Park on site di­ rectly through e-mail. Though he was told there is a Charlton Park website, but it run through Barnard’s home computer and she is leaving soon. “It’s not that big a deal just to plug in a computer," he said. ‘I don’t know of any small business that can survive today with­ out the Internet and a computer system. A manual system is time consuming and labo­ rious.” Commissioner Sharon Rich said the main problem in getting Internet hookup has been the phone lines. Van Nortwick also made several other requests of the commission. One was to get moving on a county parks and recreation master plan. •w'lf we wait six to twelve months, this*mformation becomes invalid. I think it’s got to be a high priority before she (Barnard) leaves. There should be a sense of urgency on that.” Van Nortwick also made a case for the nine commissioners to have a retreat. “I feel a strong need for this board to bet­ ter understand long-range vision that I don’t think we're coming together on,” he said. “I think we should get a date (for a re­ treat) out there... 1 feel a lot of fragmenting that needs to become more whole.” Van Nortwick a couple of weeks ago called for the resignation of Clyde Morgan, the Planning and Zoning Commission rep­ resentative on the Parks and Rec Commis­ sion, charging him with a conflict of inter­ est in testifying and on behalf of a former employee who was in litigation against the county. Tripp said the commission should wait until the new director is hired. Mackenzie said he didn’t want to take a weekend to go out of town for such a meeting. Commissioner Donald Wilcutt said, “The board's job is not to micro-manage a director, but to assist them in doing their job." Commissioner Tom Doyle said, “Any new director is going to look to this board for long-range goals for Chariton Park... I'm not in favor of a retreat." He said school officials sometimes go to fancy places for such retreats, and he's not in favor of it. Van Nortwick said a retreat could be re­ garded as a “strategic planning session. We develop policy, hand it off to the director and he runs with it... 1 don’t believe we’ve developed a clear, defined policy." He suggested meeting at a place closer to home, such as the Pierce Cedar Creek Insti­ tute. Van Nortwick also said he wants to keep matters and issues on the agenda, “so they don't fall into a committee and never come out." At the close of Tuesday night’s meeting, Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds ac­ cused the commission of being under a “heavy-handed influence" of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Reynolds noted that three Parks and Rec Commission members are appointed county officials. Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle. Planning and Zoning Chairman Clyde Morgan and Road Commissioner Donald Wilcutt. Three others are elected county officials. Commissioners Jeff Mackenzie. Clare Tripp and ken Neil, all of who arc paid mileage and per diems for attending. The three representatives of the public at large are Van Nortwick. Mike Ba­ gley and Sharon Rich. The county surveyor noted that all three positions of power and leadership on the Parks and Rec Commission are filled by members of the County Board of Commis­ sioners. Neil is chairman. Mackenzie (also chairman of the County Board) is vice chairman and Tripp is secretary. “It occurs to me there is no shortage of good, smart and talented people in this county." Reynolds said. “Having three county commissioners on this board seems heavy-handed. The Barry County Board of Commissioners exerts far too much influ­ ence and power here.” There was no response from the commis­ sion. Sen. Birkholz has town meeting State Senator Patricia Birkholz. who represents Barry. Eaton and Allegan coun­ ties in Lansing. Kicked off her first town meeting in the Hastings City Council Chambers last Friday morning by meeting with local residents, including a Hasting High School student who will be respresenting the school next week in Lansing. He was able to ask some first hand questions about what it takes to serve in the State Legislature Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edu ard Jones and Co. Consider these strategies for leaving a legacy You work hard to provide a comfortable retirement lifestyle for yourself. But. if you're like most people, you want to do still more - you want to be able to leave a lega­ cy to your children, your grandchildren and those charitable organizations you support. These are all ambitious goals 34 but fortu­ nately, you’ve got some good tools avail­ able to help you achieve them. To begin with, consider your current assets and how you can most efficiently pass them on to your heirs. For example, suppose you've built up a considerable bal­ ance in your traditional IRA. but you don't think you'll need to use it all to help pay for your retirement. Can you pass on your IRA's tax deferral to y our children? Yes. you can - through the concept of the "stretch" or "multi-generational" IRA. To understand how the stretch IRA works, you need to know one of the rules governing traditional IRAs - specifically, you have io start taking "required minimum distribu­ tions" at age 70 1/2. Basically, the IRS has always required you to take minimum dis­ tributions based on your life expectancy. However, in 2002. the IRS changed the life expectancy factors used to determine your required minimum distribution calcula­ tions. Consequently, you can now take out smaller amounts of money from your IRA. which allows you to extend the number of years your IRA money grows tax-deferred. Obviously, this change will positively affect how much of your IRA money you can leave to your children. But the new rules also permit your children, once they inherit your IRA. to base their minimum required distributions on their life expectancies. So. if they arc in their early middle-aged years when they receive your IRA. they can take out relatively small amounts, thereby avoiding big tax hits. The stretch IRA can be a valuable estale­ planning tool. But you can also build your legacy while y ou're still around to enjoy the results. One vehicle for helping you accom­ plish this goal is the Section 529 plan, which you can use to help pay for your child or grandchild's college education. Section 529 plans, named after the appro­ priate section in the tax ccxie. are offered as either prepaid tuition plans or state-spon­ sored college savings accounts. Section 529 plan contribution limits are typically quite high - over $200,000 per beneficiary in many state plans. 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Not in physical combat, but as a community activ­ ist. When she believed in a cause, she was relentless until a situation was changed or improved, said the youngest of hcr three daughters. Star Beach. Boze, who served six years on the County Board of Commissioners, died Thursday, March 13 at her Hastings home. She was 71. Hcr mother most likely would want to be remembered for helping to bring a Michi­ gan State Police Post to Barry County in 1975, Beech said. “She was adamant about that (goal), and still to this day she was so proud of that." “We’re sure it was hcr heart,” her daugh­ ter said of the cause of death. Boze had struggled with health problems for the past three years, including lung cancer and nu­ merous bouts with pneumonia. Boze. who had rheumatic fever in hcr childhood, had heart surgery for micro-valve placement several years ago. Even though Bozc's health had been fragile, her death came unexpectedly to hcr family. She had spent a short time at Thor­ napple Manor this year and had recently been released from the hospital after a bout with pneumonia. The day before hcr death. Beach said her mother called hcr three times and mentioned how good she felt and how well she was breathing. The next morning Boze was found dead in hcr home. Boze worked tirelessly to bring a State Police post to the county, and it’s probably the achievement of which she was most proud, agreed retired State Police Trooper Ken Langford. He admired hcr perseverance in getting the State Police Post established in Hastings/Barry County. Boze worked feverishly on that project for three years because she believed there was a need for increased law enforcement in the area. In the process, she wrote a tremendous number of letters per­ suading state officials, including the gover­ nor, to get behind the idea. She received thank you letters for hcr ef­ forts from nearly every businessperson in town plus clergy and citizens. After Wednesday’s memorial service. Beach said it is especially “awesome” that Boze's. ashes were transported in a State Police cruiser from Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings to Striker Cemetery. “She is goin»* vo go in one of the first cars that was here at the post...,’’ Beach said Tuesday. “She’s going to have a ride. I thought that was cool. She would have really liked that...l thought it was fitting." Langford made the arrangements. Once the funds were secured to bring a State Police team concept into Hastings (before it became an official post). Boze re­ mained devoted to the troopers and called them “my boys," Langford said. “All the troops liked her.” A few weeks before the Michigan State Police set up office in Hastings, she organ­ ized a community welcome dinner for them. Boze also orchestrated a first anni­ versary party, complete with cake, in honor of the local State Police presence. Five years later, there was another cake from Boze to celebrate. At Christmas, Boze would bring plates of homemade food and candy to the post. The link was never bro­ ken. “She was just a remarkable woman...a great lady,” Langford said. “...When they made her, they threw away the mold." In fact, the two got along so well that Ethel always called him hcr “son" and in her obituary Langford is listed as hcr “adopted son.” They became close because Langford said his family was in Pennsylvania and Ethel and her late husband of nearly 50 years, Douglas, “treated me like their own kids.” Conversely he fell like they were like his own parents. When Langford and his wife married in 1983, Ethel and Doug stood up for them at their wedding, which was held in the Bozes’ front yard. A Republican, Ethel was involved in party politics and was once appointed to serve on the County Social Services Board. She made hcr first bid for a County Board of Commissioners seat in 1976 She re­ ceived her party’s nomination in the August primary that year, but was defeated in the November general election by Democratic incumbent Ed McPharlin, who is now deceased. Boze remained undaunted. “She said, ‘I’ll do it again,’ if 1 remem­ ber right," Beach said. “She didn’t quit there,” she added, noting that her mother’s attitude was ‘I’ll work harder, and I'll prove my point.’” Boze successfully tried again in 1988 and served on the County Board from Jan. 1,1989 through Dec. 31,1994. She was de­ feated in a try for another term by a former county commissioner, the late Emmet Herrington, in the 1994 August primary election. Before her final term ended, Boze told the Banner she was proud of many of the Ethel Boze board's accomplishments during hcr tenure. Specifically, she mentioned the renovation of the historic County Courthouse and county-owned medical care facility. Thor­ napple Manor; bringing the Central Dis­ patch (911) from a concept to a reality; constructing the new Courts and Law Building; developing the Community Dis­ pute Resolution program, serving all of the county: the development of a Humun Re­ source Network for many agencies serving the county; and continuing programs to benefit senior citizens. “We need all the programs we can get to assist senior citizens,” Boze said in her last campaign. During her last term, she and other county board members, including three eth­ ers who were also defeated for re-election, became embroiled in a controversy about the workplace atmosphere at the former Animal Shelter Building. She strongly de­ fended the board’s actions to authorize an investigation of former operations at the shelter “because of allegations...of wrong doings.” Boze maintained the investigation and cost to the county for legal fees and lawsuit settlements, criticized by some citizens, was justified. “Because of the alleged allegations and a hostile work place, the board felt that we had to investigate this matter,” she said at the time. “If we had turned our backs on this, we would have not been doing our job. which is representing and protecting all the citizens and employees. As a county com­ missioner. I have to represent all of the people of the county, and this is not always the most popular thing to do, particularly when it involves touchy subjects, such as sexual harassment or a hostile work place.” “You won’t find anybody any more hon­ est than Ethel Boze,” said Jim Rice, who became friends with Boze when he was forming (he Concerned Taxpayers of Barry County in the mid-1970s. “Even if you didn’t like the truth, she would tell you it,” Beach said of hcr mother. “She would tell you what she thought, ar.d that’s the reason she and I got along so well.” Rice added. “I* would be pretty hard to con her." They met when he was going door-todoor expressing his concerns about deci­ sions the County Board of Commissioners was making at that time, he said. “She liked what I had to say because we’ve been friends ever since," Rice quipped. He was elected president of the Con­ cerned Citizens and Boze served as vice president. Rice said he most admired Bozc’s “truth­ fulness and spunk.” He remembers when Boze led a fight when she thought a County Housing Com­ mission was illegal when it was established in the late 1970s. According to Banner re­ cords, Boze won a lawsuit in Circuit Court against the Housing Commission when the judge declared the ordinance invalid in February. 1978. “Ethel was the type who had all her ducks in a row before she made a deci­ sion,” Langford said. Rice alo remembers when he and Boze had a private meeting with the state gover­ nor, who was Bill Milliken at the time. They were upset about some “tax issues” and when Boze didn't like the governor’s rcspc1 she told him “he wasn't worth a didv ley poop,” according to Rice. Of her feisty personality, Langford said, “you did not want to be on hcr bad side.” “A lot of people in Barry County may not like what I’m going to say." Rice con­ tinued. “but I don't care. She ar.d (former state senator) Jack Welborn were the only people that I’ve ever dealt with who were trying to do something that never lied to me...You could take what they said to the bank, whether you liked it or not. There was none of this fish-tailing and no wheel­ ing and dealing stuff...That’s what I liked about Ethel Boze as well as Jack.” Rice said. Another major accomplishment for Boze In this 1976 Banner photo, Ethel Boze is pictured here as she orchestrated a first anniversary party, marking the one year presence of the Michigan State Police in Barry County. She was instrumental in bringing the State Police to the county and never relented in her appreciation for them. was helping to get a “vapor” light at the end of M-79, where it connects with M-37 in Hastings, Rice said. Boze worked to have the light installed “because people kept going over across the road...off ths end of the road." her daughter added, because many drivers couldn't tell where it ended. “She did a lot of things.” Beach said. For instance, many years ago. Boze was active in the Michigan Women for High­ way Safety group, which among other things helped to get white lines painted on the right-hand side of highways to enhance safer driving at night and during inclement weather. In 1972. according to the Banner’s re­ cords. Boze was appointed chairperson of the Barry County chapter of Women for Highway Safety. “She had a crown for being Miss High­ way Safety. She enjoyed that," Beach said. Boze was instrumental in having the State Police conduct alcohol awareness programs so people could learn how alco­ hol affects the body and self-defense classes for county women, hcr daughter said. “She put on bicycle safety classes for the kids," Beach recalled. At a 1972 informational program about drugs, conducted in her neighborhood by State Police Trooper Stephen F.D. Smith. Boze was photographed for the Banner pre­ senting a large ’thank you’ scroll to Smith. She also arranged a community party for him that night to congratulate him for being named State Police Trooper of the Year. On the home front, Boze was known for her love of cooking. Some of the family’s favorites were Bozc’s macaroni salad and baked beans. Beach said. “Cooking was her life,” Beach said. In fact, Boze prepared all the food for hcr three daughters’ wedding receptions and for a granddaughter’s wedding. When Langford was co-owner of Pon­ derosa in Hastings, Boze worked for him, handling all the kitchen prep work. He noted how she would take the younger staff “under her wings." When she and hcr husband were caretak­ ers of Camp Kitanniwa in Baltimore Town­ ship for many years, Boze cooked for the Campfire Girls and Bluebirds when they were there for camp. Quilting and crocheting were some of hcr pastimes. Boze “didn’t just make one or two (quilts). She made one for everybody she could possibly think of." that included her children and grandchildren. Beach said. Langford and his wife were among the quilt recipients. Friends and family said she had a heart of gold. “She would go out of hcr way to help anybody." Langford said, noting that she was a good organizer and willingly would take care of whatever the need was. “Ethel would give the shirt off her back. If they were in need, she was there." He remembers when a house fire de­ stroyed all the belongings of a family about a half mile away from the Boze residence. Boze got on the phone to generate dona­ tions for the family, and she soon had them supplied with everything from furniture to dishes to help the family get reestablished. Langford said. "She loved hcr animals." Langford said, recalling how much she enjoyed watching the deer by a pond at the Langfords' home. Boze “loved all the wild birds." Beach said. “Her latest thing was she loved the squirrels at her apartment. She raised deer in her life...In the spring when I was grow­ ing up, we’d go find farmers who had (ani­ mal) babies they couldn't take care of and she would always want a baby lamb. We would bottle fed the lamb...” “She fought for the (original) dog pound...she served the people of Barry County very well as a commissioner.” Langford said. “She was a great lady," Rice said. “She was. She did so much,” Beach agreed. “She was so involved in every­ thing. I don’t know how she did it all." A native of Barry County, Boze spent hcr entire life here and attended the Prairieville School. Boze had the nickname of Pinkey, but Beach has no idea why. Boze and husband. Doug, were married Dec. 9, 1950. He died in March, 2000. In addition to Beach, who is married to Joe Beach, Boze's daughters are Ethelyn (Wil­ liam) Rupright and Maxine (Terry) Shafer, all of Hastings. There are five grandchil­ dren and a number of great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Barry County Humane Society or American Can­ cer Society. ............. - Improving gas mileage is in our hands and feet With Americans paying record high gas prices that arc likely to climb even higher, the country's nearly 200 million drivers no doubt will be scouring the countryside to find that elusive lowest price gas pump. However, according to experts, several extra miles can be squeezed out of every fillup if drivers followed a few simple rules. "The way to save money is in every driv­ ers' hands, and sometimes feet," said Ray Palermo, director of public relations for Re­ sponse Insurance, a national auto insurer. "Everything comes down to two basic cate­ gories of advice — car care and driving habits." He offered drivers a few pieces of advice from the company's “10 Tips to Improve Your Gas Mileage” brochure, such as: • Lighten the car's load by taking unnec­ essary items from the trunk, such as the bag of sand and shovel from the winter. Every 200 pounds of weight reduces gas effiency by one mile per gallon. If you have to carry a lot of baggage, avoid using a roof-top container, which will increase the air drag. If you drive a pick-up truck, the open bed will have the same impact, so put a cover on it. • Oversized and under-inflated tires de­ crease fuel efficiency. Check vehicle and tire manufacturer for proper inflation. • Don't turn on the air conditioner as a first response to the heat. Start your drive off with windows open to exhaust the hot air out of the rear windows and then put on the A/C if needed. This also will enable the air conditioning to work faster and more ef­ ficiently when turned on. • Smooth out your driving style by avoiding "jack rabbit" starts and sharp braking. Both expend gas and can present a hazard for others on the road. • It's estimated that every mile per hour driven above 55 mph costs 1% in fuel economy. So. keeping to the legal limit is both safe and fuel efficient. Maintaining a constant speed also maximizes your car's performance. If road conditions permit, use your cruise control. The free brochure and other information are available by calling 1-800-610-5928 or at the website: www.response.com. TK 8th-grader lasts 9 rounds in spelling bee by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School eighth-grader Sam Schohcns had an oppor­ tunity Tuesday to test his spelling skills against the best spellers in this part of Michigan. He knows he's a good speller and has the awards to show for it but now he faced 21 other excellent spellers who also won their regional events. More than 265 schools are represented in the Greater Grand Rapids re­ gion. He won the Thornapple Kellogg district school spelling bees when he was a fifth-, sixth- and eighth-grader and he won the re­ gional bee Feb. 25 held in the TKHS audi­ torium. On Tuesday in the Greater Grand Rapjds Area Spelling Bee at the Gerald R. Ford museum he lasted nine rounds going down in the tenth. The entire bee lasted 2 1/2 hours with it ending in the 17th round with winner Ainsley Rynders winning with the word “stridulated” in the 17th round. During the last several rounds she spelled against last year’s winner, Aman Sharma. He traveled to Washington D.C. last year. She came in third last year. Ryn­ ders will be taking that trip this May. Rynders is a seventh grader at Westside Christian School and Sharma is a seventh grader at Fremont Middle School. Thomapple Kellogg Middle School As­ sistant Principal Jeff Kulhanek said, “Sam is a great kid and all of us at the school are proud of him. I know his parents and friends are proud of him also." The Spelling Bee is sponsored nationally by Scripps-Howard and locally by the Grand Rapids Press and the Kent Interme­ diate School District Ionia ISD special ed millage OK’d Sam Scholtens Ionia County voters from the nine schools districts passed Tuesday’s 1.75mill Intermediate School District special education millage proposal 3,093 yes to 2.460 no. This means Lakewood school district property owners will pay the tax even though Lakewood voters defeated the mil­ lage with a total of 674 yes to 737 no voles. Lakewood’s results by precinct were Sun­ field 139 yes and 177 no, Woodland with 176 yes and 218 no, Ldce Odessa with 271 yes and 232 no and Clarksville with 88 yes and 110 no. The millage will give the Ionia ISD $2,141,964 additional revenue. Lakewood will get approximately $458,166 for special education. This will help pay for the state mandated programs that would otherwise be funded from the general fund. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 20 2003 10W0ES ...from Our Readers Statement, observation, testimony offer challenges To the editor. I would like to challenge the world with a statement, an observation and a testi­ mony. There is one person who has done more to improve the quality and quantity of hu­ man life on planet Earth (and beyond) than any other. Dare we outlaw the revelation of His accomplishments. His "right-wisencss." His teachings. His love. His proph­ esy and His name? This person, though He died (was murdered) yet speaks. Just a few of His accomplishments, teachings, etc. • Accomplishments — “All things were made through Him. and without Him noth­ ing was made that was made." John 1:3. "For by Him all things were created that arc in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or domin­ ions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist." Col. 1:16-17. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16 "And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world." I John 2:2. "Do not marvel at this: for the hour is coming in which all who arc in the graves will hear His voice 29 "and come forth — those who have done good, to the resurrec­ tion of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation." John 5:28-29. Jesus said to hcr. "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me. though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?" John 11:25-26 • His “rightwiseness" — "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33. "Teacher, which is the great command­ ment in the law?" Jesus said to him. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all yo<«r soul and with all your mind. This is the first and great command­ ment. And the second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 22:36-40. "No one can serve two masters; for either New library should help ‘engage the river’ To the editor: i am so excited about the prospects for a new library in Hastings. As a genealogist and avid reader, when I come home for a visit, the library is one of my first stops. I'm a frequent visitor on the library's website and your librarians have been kind enough to help me with special requests, even though they come from a thousand miles off. I’ve been following the site selection process for the new library with great inter­ est and I feel confident that your commu­ nity discussions will take you in the right direction. However, I would like to offer the following observations based on my ex­ perience in the field of parks and recrea­ tion: I have just returned from an urban plan­ ning conference where municipal planners, urban designers, and artists from major cit­ ies nationwide met to discuss public open space and rediscovered riverfronts. As 1 sat in on the presentations and discussions. I was mindful of the wonderful walkways and observation decks your planners have had the foresight to lay out along the Thor­ napple River in recent years. My father (Kenneth Miller) and I have walked them all. Canoeing the Thomapplc remains one of our favorite fathcr/son outings even to­ day. Everywhere you look, communities arc “engaging their rivers." That doesn’t neces­ sarily mean building on them, but “opening up the riverfronts," reconnecting the city to the river in recognition of its archetypal im­ portance is more than a trend — it's soulful restoration. Your Tyden Park is a great community asset. Its design lends itself to large family gatherings and active sports. However, if the property along Mill Street should be­ come available, perhaps it would better serve the community if it were reserved for a contemplative park space rather than a cramped library on a closed thoroughfare. I envision yet another (more elevated) observation deck and garden, creating a passive space where people might enjoy a noon hour meeting and engage the river. l/$ 4 Some of the most wonderful park space in downtown Dallas comprise contemplative pockets of less than an acre. In all the discussions on closing Mill Street. I haven’t read any comments on the history of that valued thoroughfare, so I'll offer this brief account: from Barry County. Michigan History 1985 (page 325): “Soon after settling in Hastings, Wel­ come Marble opened a water-powered Carding Mill on the Thomapplc River, near where the fire station now is. Welcome gained his experience of harnessing water while helping his father. Ottis Marble, in their Chair Factory in Marbletown. N.Y.. which was also powered by water.” David W. Miller Dallas. Texas Editors Note: David Miller is a 1968 graduate of Hastings High School and a graduate of Michigan State University, with a master's degree in park administra­ tion from North Texas State University. He has worked for the Dallas Parks and Rec­ reation Department for the past 25 years: and is currently the manager of a recreation complex located on a 15-acre inner-city park site. CORRECTION: In a Banner story last week it was re­ ported incorrectly that Barry County Zon­ ing Board of Appeals applicant Donald Wiggins is employed by the federal Inter­ nal Revenue Service. Wiggins in fact owns a consulting business. We Process Color he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mam­ mon." Matthew 6:24 "Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7:12. J-Ad Graphics "A good tree » mol bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit." Matthew 7:18 "Moreover if your brother sins against you. go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you. you have gained your brother." Matthew 18:15. So He said to them. "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adul­ tery against her. And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another, she com­ mits adultery." Mark 10:11-12. "And He said to them. "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses." Luke 12:15 • His love (I want the best for you and 1 am ready and w illing to help you). "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." John 15:13. "For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures." I Cor­ inthians 15:3. "For He made Him who knew no sin t« be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." 2 Corinthi­ ans 5:21 "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, accord- To the editor: After all the ruckus over Charlton Park. Rutland Township, the library and the CCW issue. I am finally moved to write. A statement made in a letter to the editor last week suggested that those who do not rally behind our President “in these perilous times" are not “real Americans.” This is, of course, only the writer’s opin­ ion. the expression of which is granted under the First Amendment to the Constitution, as I’m sure all “real Americans’ know. Opinions, however, are based on information and it appears to me that the writer is either misinformed, unin­ formed or just plain confused. Perhaps I can help. I did not receive the benefit of what it means to be an American from a speech by the "Gipper." I learned it the hard way. When my dad sent me to school in the first grade with l Kennedy half dollar for show and tell, coaching me over and over on the famous “Ask not....” lines. I knew, in my 6-year-old way. what it meant to be an American. When our country landed on the moon and I heard those words “One small step for man...” and saw the American flag flying U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District, (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Presidents comment line: 1 -202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building. Lansing, Mich. 48909. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. imon you to Myself, that where I am. there you may be also. John 14:2-3. His name is the Lord Jesus Christ. Jeho­ vah. the Word. God and Savior. Rus Sarver. Hastings America is all about right to dissent Know Your Legislators:______ , HI RE S THE RULES ing to the riches of His grace " Ephesians 1:7 • His gift. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23. And this is the testimony: That God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. “He who has the Son has life: he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." I John 5:11-12. • His way — Jesus said to him. "I am the way. the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." John 14:6. "Let not your heart be troubled: you be­ lieve in God. believe also in Me. John 14:1 • His prophecy — "In My Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so. I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you. 1 will come again and receive on that desolate surface, 1 knew what it meant to be an American. When I first heard the speech made by Martin Luther King about his grand dream, given on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in our nation's capilol, 1 knew what it meant to be an American. I learned it also from Kent State, and the Vietnam protests and Watergate. I learned it from my immigrant grand­ mother and die hard Cubs fans and the Pledge of Allegiance which, 1 discovered only recently, was written by a Socialist. I learned it from the Star Spangled Banner, and from “Alice's Restaurant.” I learned it from the Catholic church I attended in grade school, the Baptist church I attended in high school and the nondenominational church that built my house. I learned what it means to be an American from a newspaper photo of peo­ ple lined up for miles in some small African village, waiting for their first chance to vote. I learned it from all the high school seniors in my graduating class who did not vote when given their first chance. I learned it from every single paper I wrote for History 103 and 104. right here at KCC. z I learned it from watching the trial of Oliver North on C-Span and watching the Pentagon in flames and smoke on NBC. This nation that calls itself the United States of America was built by the passion of dissent, sir, and my observation of its unfolding history makes this foundational principle of its continued existence no less true now than it was at the nation’s incep­ tion. To suggest that those of us who voice our dissent against the policies of our gov­ ernment. in wartime or otherwise, are less than “real Americans" does a grave and serious disrespect to those who died not only for our right to voice it, but also for their commitment to the principle that grounds it and the document that guaran­ tees it. I did not vote for President Bush. 1 do not agree with his policies, not one of them. I think he is a dangerous man with too much power and too little intellect who is leading our nation, and the world, to the edge of nuclear catastrophe. But I would never refer to him as “Mr. Bush.” He is the President of the United States, always written with a capital “P," and I am an American citizen, always writ­ ten with a capital “A." To refer to the President as “Mr.” denigrates not only the President's position, but the citizen’s as wcl1, Anna M. Piscipo, Hastings What about war in Iraq? It looks as «iough the U.S. indeed will invade Iraq sometime this week. How HASTINGS do you feel about it all, going to war? Banner| Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMVMO, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vee President Staven Jacoba Seer otar y ,7r easier • NEWSROOM • David T \bung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Mary McDonough Ruth Zachary Helen Mudry Sandy Ponsetto Patricia Johns Bret Bremer *, • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Matt Decker, Woodland: “1 think that it is im­ portant that we go to war. The problem with Iraq and Saddam Hussein has been going on too long and it needs to be resolved." Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday Bam to5 30om. Saturdays8 30am MNoon “It is time we kicked Saddam’s butt. We should be sure to get him this time.” “No. I don’t want the United States to go to war. There are better ways to resolve differ­ ences.” “I fee) that if the ends justify the means and it frees the Iraqi citizens and it makes the United Stales more secure. I’m for it.” 1 “They’ll go to war whether I want them to or not.” “It is important to fight for our country. Other countries may have other opinions. 1 think we should pray to God to help us straighten out this situation.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry Counjy S27 per year m adpang counties $29 00 per year atsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to. P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 20 2003 - Page 5 10W0ES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILiTARYT2UTY. Jazz festival worth attending To the editor: Most moms and dads, grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends missed one of the best things happening in town last Friday evening and Saturday morning - the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association's Regional Jazz Festival held at Central Auditorium. There were 14 schools competing, including our own jazz band. There are six regional jazz festivals being held around Michigan in the next month. The festival was well organized. Each band had half an hour to get set up. tune up. play three or four numbers, and get off the stage. If a person had a very limited amount of time, it was easy to get »n, listen, and get back out in less than half an hour. But who would want to miss any more than neces­ sary? If you like music and kids, the festival is a wonderful way to see and hear what our music directors and students are accom­ plishing. In case Hastings hosts the festival again, it’s worth your time. Besides that, it’s free! Holly Court. Hastings ‘Snow mountains’ should be cleared To the editor: I have been wanting to write this letter for several years, but after reading the letter from Mabie Tack in the March 13 issue of the Banner. 1 am finally doing it. Snow has been a problem in downtown Hastings for years. Several years ago I was trying to climb a “snow mountain” when a saleslady at Hearts Desire came out and helped me over the hump. Now after a snowstorm. I avoid those t inx blocks and shop out on the west end of State Street. This is not fair to downtown merchants. I live in Nashville and we have a great street crew. After a snowstorm, within a few hours, the sidewalks, curbs and street are plowed. The sidewalks in front of empty buildings are cleaned along with the rest. Maybe the Hastings street crew should visit Nashville and see how they do it. Petie Latta, Nashville Hastings Middle School honor roll Hastings Middle School (Fourth six-wcck marking period ending Feb. 28) Seventh grade High Honors: (Grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0) — ’Elliot Anderson. Kevin Armstrong, ’Joseph Arnett, ’Daniel Auer, Boon Basler, ’Ryan Bosnia. ’Melissa Brill, Heidi Bustancc, ’Robert Cady, ’Ryan Cain, ’Amanda Cappon, "Rebecca Chris­ tensen, Michael Clark, ’Erin Colley, Jesse Cook, ’Curtus Cowles, ’Rebecca Davis. Jeannette Davis, Tia Dawson, Ryan De­ Camp, Ellie Dcvroy. ’Corey Doxtadcr. ’Patrick Dreyer. "Sara Dunkclberger, An­ drea Eaton. ’Ashley Ecrdmans. Myles El­ dred, John Fcldpausch. "Kathleen Fletcher, ’Kelly Frame, ’Jami Franson, ’Ellen Frey, •Matthew Gardner, Trevor Gerber. ’Pat­ rick Gillespie, ’Breanna Girrbach, Stepha­ nie Glass, Casey Goodenough, ’Lisa Gorodenski, ’Emily Graybill, ’Robert Hamel. Amber Hammond, ’Eric Haney, Garrett Harris, ’Brittany Hartman. Stephen Hay­ nes, ’Shane Henry. ’Sarah Hcuss, Allison Hodges, Sarah Holman, Brittany Howell, Cassandra Huvcr, David Jackson, ’Kailec Jordan, ’David Kendall. Page Kienzle. Ja­ mie Kirchen, ’Khalcn Laubaugh, Amanda Leask, ’Brittany Lcpard, ’Carson Letot, ’Megan Lipstraw, Brendan Lomas, Jona­ thon Mahmat, Kimberly Main. Kevin Man, •Ricky Mathis, ’Ashley Maurer, Megan McClelland, Tiffany McCloud, Derrick McKee, Alyssa Mills, Nichole Moser, Terra Nassif, Thomas Newton, ’Katherine Partridge, Andrew Payne, ’Brad Peterson, ’Gary Pleyte. ’Kenneth Quick, Sara Ra­ dant, ’Jordan Rambin. ’Emily Rappaport, Max Raymond. Jeremy Rogers, ’Christo­ pher Sanders. Jesalyn Sanders, Tara Schoesscl, Wesley Semler, Chelsea Siska , ’Joseph Sleevi. ’Chclscy Snyder, ’Brittney Soya, Kevin Taylor. Samantha Tobias, ’Stephen Tolger, Eric Treadwell, ’Hayley Tuinstra, Maryann Uptgraft, ’Audrey Val­ entine, ’Ryan Vogel, ’Justin von der Hoff, •Audrey Wakley, Jason Washbum. Jacob Wescott, ’Christopher White and Hannah Wood. Honors: (GPA of 3.1 to 3.49) — Owen Anderson, Hollie Baker. Kimberly Beck, Calli Carpenter. Deanna Carpenter. Angela Chenard-Chamberlain. Kacey Cheney, Nicholas Converse. Jessica Crouch, Mi­ randa Fay, Brandi Hurless. Christopher James, Joshua Jevicks. Britton Olson. Nicholas Peck, Tara Pennepacker, Jonathan Peurach, Leslie Pumford. Ashlynn Roth. Meagan Snider. Kelsey Stevens, Travis Trudgeon, Ashley Vancampen, Eric Vaughan. Justin Wanland and PeggySuc Wilkins-McClurkin. Honorable Mention: (GPA 3.0 to 3.09) — Chanda Archambeau. Austin Baade, Joshua Bare. Kesha Bolton. Ashley Boyd, Dylan Cuddahee. Joseph Czajkowski, Na­ thaniel DeDecker. Tyler Eaton, April Franklin. Haley Girrbach. Adam Harvath. Ashleigh Holley. Cody Horn. Cory Jewett. Maigan Keeler. Molly Koutz. Kelsey Londson, Andrew Matthews. Nathaniel Maurer. Lindsey McNally. Nicholas Meinke. Roshni Patel. Tara Pleshc. Levi Robbins. Shanda Romaine. Nicole Roscoe. Emilec Strickler, Mason Trumbull. Steven Westerveld, Alec Wilcox. Scott Wilson and Colby Wise. Eighth grade High Honors — "Kayla Angeletti. "Seth Bcduhn, "Emily Benningficld. "Jason Bies, Katie Borner. "Hannah Buckles. "Margaret Buehl, Sheila Carpenter. "Taylor Casarez, "Alyssa Case, "Hannah Case. "Beth Chris­ tiansen, Shecna Clemens, David Cole. Zachary Connor, "Jason Cook, "Kelly Cuncannon. Jonathan Curtiss, "Ceaira Davis, ’Kaylcigh Delcotto, Ashley Devries, "Kristina Dobbin, Carrie Eagle, •Jesse Ell wood, ‘Erin Fluke. •Lauren Hartman, Ashley Hartman, "Gregg Hasman, Rebecca Hill. ’Bradley Horton, Lacic Hughes, aRachacl Iler, ’Amy Ingle, "Lind­ say Kam, "Amy Kidder. Alexander Kim­ ble, Shandi Kosbar. Jacob Lumbert. Kalee Lydy, ’Kalee McCarthy, Michael McGandy. Nikolc Meade, Derek Miller. •Alexandria Neil, "Jacqualynn Northrop, •Danielle Oakland, Sy Overmyer. Ashley Peck, Leanne Pratt, Sierra Rathbun, ’Jus­ tine Robbins, Brandon Roberts. Tyler Ryan. Dana Shilling. "Addison Singlctcrry. •Lindsay Sours, ’Dakota Storey, *Erika Swartz, Matthew Tcunessen, Kaylie Tho­ mas, Jcrin Voshell, • Molly Wallace, Amanda Welch, ’Raymond Westfall, Kyle White, Scott White, ’Katlyn Wilson and •Davcn Winans. Honors — Jennifer Bassett, Jennifer Bishop, William Blood. Justin Carroll, Ste­ phen Case. Ashley Jo Chewning, Tiffany Edwards, Kristen Falconer, Cory Gardner. Vanessa Garza, Merissa Greenfield, Erich Iberle, Jacob Johnson. Bradan King, Lacy Lancaster. Samantha Lemon, Kaitlin Ma­ son. Stephanie Maurer, Amanda Mueller, Justine Peake, Isaak Ramsey, Alexandria Rugg. Derek Thurman, Ashley Wisniewski and Christopher Wymer. Honorable Mention — Angela Brown, Nathanael Burgett, Tyler Clem, McKenzie Densmore, Matthew Donnini, Brandy Dryer, Samantha Gonsalves, John McKelvey, Kayla Romanak, Danielle Schwartz. Brittney Sutherland, Tara Totten. Erika Ward and Jessica Wotchko. ’ Indicates 4.0 grade point average. Default has been made in (he conditions of a mortgage made by Enc D Stadia, a single man. to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee dated May 24. 2001 and recorded June 11.2001 in Document No 1061178. Bsrry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Six and 79/100 Dolars ($95,726.79) including interest at the rate of 8.999% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, nonce is hereoy given that mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on April 3,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as Beginning at a point on the East line ol Section 30. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East. 88.00 Feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 30; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East. 577.60 Feet along said section line; thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds West. 264.00 Feet; thence South 00 degrees 01 min­ utes 51 seconds West. 577.60 Feet; thence North 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds East, 264.00 Feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 5600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: February 27,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 214.0661 Pub: 2/27 - 3/27 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made Lambert Jr. and Amy L Lambert, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Equifirst Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 13. 2001, and recorded on September 26, 2001 in Document *1067188 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Assignee by an assignment dated September 19. 2001, which was recorded on November 26. 2001. in Document *1070197. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR AND 38/100 dollars ($118264 38). including interest at 9.500% per Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 4, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. All board members & 15 others present Dept reports 4 correspondence received Resolution passed to establish Gun Lake Improvement Board 4 Bob Perino appointed as twp. rep. on that boad Approved: grass ng purchase, application for federal fire dept grant, cemetery sexton contract, budget amendments Bills reart and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by. Linda Blackmore. Supervisor (3/20) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR QFHCEATTHE NUMBER BELOW IF Y.QM ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chnstopher J Jager, a single man. to Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 11. 2000 and recorded February 15. 2000 in Document No. 1041174. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Michigan State Housing Development Authority by assignment dated February 11, 2000 and recorded on February 15. 2000 in Document No. 1041175, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 10/100 Dollars ($61,969.1) inducing interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCI­ ATES P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lloyd R Morse. Jr. and Joyce Morse, husband and wife to The Huntington National Bank, successor by merger to FMB-Arcadia Bank. Mortgagee, dated June 23. 1997. and recorded on July 23. 1997. in Libet 702. on page 766, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED SEVENTY THREE AND 77/100 DOL­ LARS ($121,873.77). including adjustable rate interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained n said mortgage a.to the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on April 24. 2003 Said premises ere situated in Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 10. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BETTER DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF HEAD LAKE ROAD. 666.35 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 567.53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST 429.98 FEET TO THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST. 291.57 FEET TO THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST UNE. 715.00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 270.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 59 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 421.78 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER THE WESTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR EXISTING HEAD LAKE ROAD. The redemption period shal be 12 months from the dale of such sale. Dated: March 10.2003 The Huntington National Bank. successor by merger to FMB-Arcadia Bank Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HBs. Michigan 48334 (4/17) County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pm. on April 24. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are A parcel of land in the Southeasterly 1/4 of Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as beginning at a post on the North side of Highway and the East side of Michigan Central Railroad right of way at Parvneile, Michigan, thence East 2 rods and 3 feet, thence North 7 rods to a stake; thence West 9 rods and 2 feet to the Michigan Central Railroad right of way; thence Southerly along the East boundary of said right of way ; to place of beginning The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period foredosing mortgagee can rescind the safe in the simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: March 20.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Michigan State Housing Development Authority .As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 200.0729 Pub: 3/20-4/17 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Praineville Township Board of Review lor 2003 win be held at the township hall at 10115 South Norris Road. Delton. Michigan 49046. on the Wtowing dales: venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in »testings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on April 24.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP AND VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 46 of Middleville Downs Addteon No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 13. Barry County. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: March 20, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200314026 (4/10) Team W Tuesday. March 4 - Organizational Meeting - 9:00 a m. Monday. March 10 - Appeal Hearing - 9 azn.-12 pjn. & 2-5 pjn. Friday. March 14 - Appeal Hearing - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. March 25 - Appeal Hearing -1-4 pjn. & 6-9 p.m. The Board of Review wil meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2003 assessments. Written protest may be sent to the above address by Monday. March 24, 2003. , The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal properly for 2003 are as foftows: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Personal 12844 38.93% 50.00% 50.00% 46.86% 50.00% 1.0000 1.0000 1.0670 1.0000 wish to attend the Board of Review upon 10 days notice to the Supervisor Mark A. Doster, Supervisor —t i—th- ---------»-«— rrainevuie towns nip. 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(Schelb) Houghton Herbert Rose Jr. \ HASTINGS - Herbert Rose Jr. age 68. of Hastings, died Saturday. March 15.2003 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Rose was bom on Aug. 4. 1934 in Hastings. MI, the son of Herbert and Nellie (Service) Rose. He was a life long Hastings area resident and attended area schools. He was employed*at E.B J. Breakthrough for many years. Herbert enjoyed music and was an avid collector of records and tapes. He enjoyed doing various crafts. Mr. Rose is survived by his sisters. Betty (Carl) Mcllvain of Hastings and Helen Purdy of Portage, brother, Donald Rose of Colorado; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Charles. Robert and James; and sister. Beatrice Ward. Respecting his wishes, private funeral services will be held. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. DELTON - Helen M. (Sdclb) Houghion. age 85, of Delton, died Wednesday. March 12, 2003 at Woodland Meadows in Hastings. She was bom Dec. 10. 1917 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Charles A. and Elizabeth (Auer) Schelb. Helen married Warren L Houghton Feb. 8, 1964 and he died Dec. 21. 1984. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents, husband. Warren; five brothers and three sisters. Cremation has taken place, a memorial mass will be held Saiurdaj, March 22,2003 at 11 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church in Delton. Memorials can be made to St. Ambrose Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. More Obituaries Appear on Page 17 ObitaMies Helen G. Fisher IONIA - Helen G. Fisher, of Ionia and formerly of Edmore, passed away Thursday. March 13. 2003 at Heartland Health Care Center of Ionia. MI at the age of 86. Helen was bom Sept. 5.1916 in Lansing. ML the daughter of Arthur and Minnie (Wolf) Goodel. Mrs. Fisher moved from Michigan to California in 1959. then moved to Edmore. Ml in 1982. She was preceded in death by bother her parents, her second husband. Donald E.. two sisters, and one brother. Surviving are her two sons. Jerry (Joan) Meredith of Mason, and Rex Meredith of Sunfield: three grandchildren: Mike (Debbie) Meredith of Australia. Jean (Phillip) Mack of North Carolina, and Dan (Elizabeth) Meredith of Holt. As per the wishes of the family, there will be no services held. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. The Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Michigan. To send a note or card to the family, c/o RFH P.O. Box 36. Sunfield. Ml 48890. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School IIX) a.tn.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study 4 Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jeffenon. Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday Mass 430 p.m.; Sunday Masses 830 a.m. and 11 .-00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mkh. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 930 on.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6.00 p.m. Wednes­ day activities 7.-00 p.m. arc: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Manson. Service Times: Worship S- .fee 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Scho m. Nursery provided. Ji -reh. Youth group. Thurwr . senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights - Praise Ser­ vices 730 p.m. For more informa­ tion call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: www hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 a m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. Sundiy 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship, (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz SAINTS ANDREW 4k MATTHIA (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST OIUtCH 3**5 N. Buwlwax, Hastings. Ml 49KRevEb Smith Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH "THE BHlE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. (One mile east of Hastings at comer of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conserv­ ative Grat e Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 in.. SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 600 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Uember Church of the World Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W, Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. Rev. The Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a_m. and 10 a.m. Children’s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.nt Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 *jss Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. stoning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. e -ening Service; Wednesday: 70) p.m. Sen ices for Adults. Teens and Children CHURCH Pasta Darnel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School fa all ages at 9: 45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Sunday Phone 945-9121 Pastor School fa all ages at 930 a.m. and worship service at 1030 a.m. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes fa adults and our “Kid’s Time" is a great tune of cel­ ebrating Christ fa all ages 2 yrs. thro 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E State Rd. (Across from Tom’s Market). We look forward to worshipping with you. or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). No age limits. FAITH UNITED METHODIST 503 South Grose Street. Delton a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services ctfO pun. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T.. Hurtwick 948­ 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Synod). Church (Canada FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pasta Ryan While. Youth. 930 a.m. Sunday School fa all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6: 00 p.tn.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 630 p.m.. Awana, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study, Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 fa information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anion. Pastor Thursday. March 20 -9:00 a.m. Pasty Flour Mixing; 3:20 pjn. Clapper Kids: 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; 7:00 p.m. Crossways; 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir. Friday. March 21 - 6:30 p.m. Pasty Meat Cutting. Saturday. March 22- Party Sale Pick-Up; IODO a.m. Catechism 3; 11:00 a.m. Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 800 p.m. Narcotics Anony­ mous Sunday. March 23 - 800 & 10: 45 turn. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sun­ day School. Baptist Preparation, Middle School Youth Group Ice Skating and Dinner Out. Tuesday. March 25 - 7:00 p.m.. Sunday School Staff Meeting; 700 p.m. Overeaten. Anonymous. 8:00 pm. Inquirers. Wednesday. March 26 - 600 p.m.. Lenten Supper. 7:00 p.m. Worship; 800 p.m. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings, Ml Meeting at Maple Valley High 49058. (269-945-9574). Barner free School. P»^ta Don Roscoe. (517' building with elevator to all float. 852-9228. Mamng Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the children’s min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. service. Nonu.7 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun Praise A Worship 1030 a. m. 600 p.m.; Wied. 630 p.m. Jesus Club fa boys 4k girts ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special" Fa 'nfonnirioa call I-616-731-5194 a 1-317-852-1806 Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education, Norm Houma. Music Director. Enn a.m. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Con­ temporary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. - Re­ freshmenu; IIOO a.m. Traditional Service. Sunday School. 530 p.m. • Middle High and Senia High Youth Groups; 6:00 p.m. - Disciple Bible Study 11. Nursery is provided dunng both worship services. Junior church is fa ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 600 p.m. LIVE! Under the Dome praise WOODGROVE BRETHREN TABERNACLE team rehearsal. 700 p.m. Bell Choir CHRISTIAN PARISH rehearsal. 8:00 p.m. Chancel Char David Burgett. 948-F890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested tn a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. a OAR CREEK bi2LE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Senice at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. Coats Grove Rd. Pasta Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sundav School 9:30; Church Service 10 30 a m 4887 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hesungs. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938 Minister: rehearsal. Thursday nights - 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Thursday. March 13 - 12:00 p.m. Lenten Luncheon in Fellowship Hall. 12:30 p.m. - Lenten Worship in sanctuary. Monday. March 17 • 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee. Tuesday. March 18 • 6:30 p.m. David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bidle Class 10.00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. b. 00 p.m. Wedwaday: Bible Gass United M'.thodist Men’s dinner. 7: 00 p.m.. Classes for all ages. 49058 ( 269) 945-5463. Nelson E QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616)945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 a.nt-11 a.m.; P.O. Bo* 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 930 a.m. 7.30 p.m. leadership Team. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. Lumm. Inienm Pasta. Sunday Ser­ vices - 900 a.m. Traditional Wotship; 10:10 a m. Church School fa all ages; 11:20 a.m. Contc-npcran Worship; 11:50 a.m. Children’s Worship The 900 Sen ice is broad­ This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: cast over WBCH - AM 1220 The 11: 20 Senice is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Nursery is provided dunng both ser­ FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings vices. Children’s Worship is avail­ SAND RIDGE BANK Member FDIC able dunng bah sen ices. Special Events - Sunday. March 23 • 10.10 THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • a.m. Special Congregational Meet­ 1351 North M43 Highway - Hastings ing; 200-5:00 p.m.. New Members BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Presmpoons’’ Classes. Wednesday. March 26 - 118 S. Jefferson- 945-3429 6:00 p m. Church Supper - Open to the Public. 6:45 Lenien Senes Ail HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan IIASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Lurene M. (Kussmaul) Enness Rtordwi. Office Manager. Sunday. 1:15 a.m. - Sunday School, £30 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor HASTINGS - Ethel Mae Boze. age 71. of Hastings, died Thursday. March 13. 2003 at her residence. She was born Sept. 23. 1931 in Prairieville, the daughter of Russell M. and Marjorie S. (Sensiba) Lewis. She attended Prairieville School. Ethel married Douglas J. Boze Dec. 9. 1950 aryl he died March 9, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother and three sisters. Ethel's employment included Hastings Piston Ring, cashier U Prairieville Store, Camp Kitanniwa, Thornapple Manor. Ponderosa, Jonny Canoon’s, and Hastings Wai Mart She served as Barry County Commissioner for several years in the late 80’s and early 90’s. She was one of person's who helped to get the State Police Post in Hastings. Ethel was very active in politics, member of the Republican Party, she loved cooking, crocheting, making quilts, and watching her birds. Surviving are her daughter's, Ethelyn (William) Rupright of Hastings; Maxine (Terry) Shafer of Hastings, Starlynd (Joseph) Beach of Hastings; grandchildren. Becky Rupright. Tina Smith. Angie (Jarred) Thompson. Brianne Beach and Joseph Beach Jr.; great-grandchildren, Angie Dipp. Courtney Hurley, Nikki Sutherland, Ashtin Sutherland, Justin Ihompson, William Smith, Tia Thompson; adopted son, Kenneth (Sharon) Langford of Hastings; sisters, Jeanette (Ian) Richards of Kalamazoo, Alice (Duane) Rockwell of Delton, Margaret (George) Converse of Delton, Nancy (Bill) Hoekstra of Dorr; sev­ eral nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. Memorial services were held Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Striker Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry County Humane Society or American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Ages • Open to the Public WOODLAND - Lurene M. (Kussmaul) Enness, age 91. of Woodland, went to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, March 13,2003 at Tendercare of Hastings. Lurene was bom in Sebewa Township, Eaton County, MI on Dec. 16. 1911 to Ernest and Ella (Mohr) Kussmaul. She had worked at Pennock Hospital before retiring in 1969. Lurene enjoyed many things in life, but her passions revolved around playing the piano, crochet­ ing, and reading. She is survived by her husband. Earl, with whom she lived at Tendercare; her lov­ ing daughter. Ella Katherine (Marvin) Kantner; her grandchildren whom she adored. Tami (James) Seystcr. Mike (Gloria) Kantner. and Erik (Kellie) Kantner; great grandchildren. Amy Yonkers. Nicole Seystcr. Sara Rodriguez, Erika Kantner, Mitchell Kantner, Tawni Kantner. and Valerie Kantner. great great grandchildren. Adrianna Rodriguez, Arianna Olivia Yonkers, and one soon to be bom; her sister, Virginia Watson of Lansing; and many other relatives and friends. Lurene was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her son, daughter-in-law and grand­ children. Earl “Bud” and Marlys (Netherda) Enness and Alan and Carrie Sue. who all d*ed together on May 10.1969 in a boat accident on Lake Michigan; and her brother and sister-in-law. Mylo and Frances (Whitamorej Kussmaul of San Diego, CA. The funeral service was held on Monday. March 17. 2003 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Pastor George Speas officiated. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. BAI TLE CREEK - Howard Duane Cronk. 84. of Baltic Creek, MI. died | ^^fari^hnde!^eule!^“ Saturday. March 15. 2003 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. MI. He was bom June 19. 1918 in Battle GRAND RAPIDS - Marie Vander Creek. Ml the son of Vem Cronk and Meulen. age 99. of Grand Rapids, slipped Beulah (Rench) Cronk. into the arms of her Lord on March 16. He graduated from Battle Creek Central 2003. in 1937. She was preceded in death by her hus­ He served in the Navy during World War II band. George Vander Meulen; her daughter. as a Seaman First Class. He enlisted on Virginia Kyn; her granddaughters. Gail May 12, 1944 at Detroit, Ml. and was dis­ Beckering and Joyce VanElst; her two charged on December I. 1945 at Great brothers, Hendrikus F. BruinsSlot. Martin Lakes. IL. BruinsSlot: her sister, Linda Smith. He was employed as a pressman al the She is survived by her daughter. Marian Michigan Carton Company for 41 years, E. Maier; her son. John Vander Meulen; her retiring in 1980. brother. Warner (Bud) BruinsSlot; 11 great­ He married Phyllis June (Weinberg) Cronk grandchildren; many grandchildren; nieces, of Battle Creek. Ml on August 09. 1940 in nephews, friends, and those she cherished Hastings. ML al Green Tree. He is survived by his Wife: Phyllis June Funeral and Committal services for Cronk, Battle Creek. Mi; Daughter: Marie were held Wednesday. March 19 at Katherine B. Cronk-Golyar. Nashville. Ml; the Malthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Sons: Howard Vem Cronk. Kalamazoo,Ml. Home (KentwiMxl). 4646 Kalamazoo. SE, William Hoyt Heath, Jr., Cedar Springs, Kentwood with Fred Diemer offteteting Ml; Bro|her: Robert Lee Cronk, Staple/,, -Interment Garfield Park Cemetery. WA; 10 grandchildren. 28 great granaChffThe family suggests memorial ermtribudren. and 5 great great grandchildren. tions be made to Home of Hope. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, Arrangements were made by Matthyxxetraveling, and he was a member of Battle Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Creek Sportsmen Club and was a life mem­ ber of the Battle Creek Masonic Lodge. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Glenn Howard Conner March 18, 2003 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Pastor Lewis Troutner officiating. IONIA - Glenn Howard Conner. 81. of Burial was at the Abscota Cemetery in Ionia passed away Thursday. Fcb.20, 2003 Burlington Township, ML in Spring Hill, Ha. Glenn was bom and Memorial tributes may be made to raised in Saranac and he graduated from Charity of one’s choice. ijowcll High School. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble He proudly served 28 years in the U.S. Funeral Service, a member by invitation Navy and was a signalman aboard the Selected independent Funeral Homes. U.S Ji. Maryland in l*eari Harbor on Doc. 7, i Ethel M. Campbell CALEDONIA - Ethel M. Campbell, age 91, of Caledonia, passed away on March 13. 2003. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Robert B. Campbell and her son, Roderick Campbell. She is survived by her son. Roger Campbell; her grandchildren, Ellen Campbell. Melissa and Bert Hammer. Eric and Melissa Campbell; hcr great-grandchil­ dren. Randi, Cody and Austin Hammer; her daughter-in-law, Dorothy Campbell; many nieces and nephews; her s^iecial friend. Elizabeth Finkbeiner. Services for Ethel will be held Monday. March 24. 2003 at II a.m. at MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Cale­ donia), 616 E. Main, Caledonia. 1941. He retired from the Michigan Stale Mice Dept. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. in Sheridan, the Fraternal Order of eagles in Whitehall and the American Ixgion in the Whitehall. He is survived by his sons. Robert (Jane) Conner of Ionia and Donald (Vivian), Conner of Hastings; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine and his daughter. Marcia Dalton. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. March 22, 2003 al the Schrauhai-lxhman Funeral Home. Cook Chapel. 220 Rich SL. Ionia, with Pastor Joseph Frcmcr officiating. Burial will be in Easton Cemetery in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, c/o Robert Conner. 850 Bellamy Rd.. Ionia. Mich 48846. Make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. Some companies claim morefor less But deliver lessfor more. At WREN Funeral Home, combining quality and affordability for all your funeral arrangements, is what we do best. Callus today at: 269*945-2471 24 Hour Service • Ubeddixr Arcewiblc • Serving all Faitlu • Cremrticn Pre arranged Funeral Counseling • After Care Programs • Pm» to fit all budgets WREN Funeral Home 1401 North Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Merrtwrf David C Wrm. Director Alderwoods �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 20.2003 - Page 7 Maple Valley to present Bye Bye Birdie’ this week 97th birthday for Bertha Fredricks Bellingar/Cook engagement told Bertha Fredricks of Lake Odessa will be celebrating hcr 97th birthday on March 26th. If you would like to help celebrate hcr birthday by sending a card, hcr address is Laurels of Kent. 350 N. Center >218, Lowell, Ml 49331. Melissa Marie Bellingar and Michael Randolph Cook are happy to announce their plans for a June 7,2003 wedding. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Tom Bellingar of Wyoming and Vicki Bellingar of Hudsonville. The groom-elect of Hastings is the son of William and Irene C ook and is a graduate of the University of Michigan. Hastings Top 10 announced The Hastings School Board announced the Top 10 academic students of 2003 on Monday. The students include (from left) Erin Fish. 3.891; Tess Smith, 4.022; Kerianne Sherwood. 4.042; Andrew Worth. 3.938; Tiffany Howell. 3.896; Brent Chappelow. 4.020; Joel Gibbons, 3.958; Jennifer Shaw. 3.918; Alicia Totten, 3.960; and Jenna Bryans, 3.938. Maple Valley High School will present the musical comedy “Bye Bye Birdie” Thursday through Sunday, with curtain time at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Satur­ day and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. *1 ickets arc available at the door at $6 for adults and S5 for senior citizens, students and children. The production will be the first in the newly renovated auditorium at Maple Val­ ley High School. Because renovations are still ongoing the students have not had an opportunity to re­ hearse on stage; however, it hasn't damp­ ened their enthusiasm for the production. “It’s been hectic, but the kids are very flexible,” said Pioducer Norma Jean Acker. “It’s down to the last minute, but I’m confi­ dent that they will rise to the occasion.” “If there is someone who needs a medal pf honor during this time it is Ryan Rosin (the music and assistant director). He’s had to bring this performance to a level he is happy with and he’s done it without a stage . He’s really made do," said Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Clark Volz at the regular meeting of the Maple Valley School Board last week. “The part that I have really been impressed with is the level of buy-in that the students have. “He (Rosin) has said that this has not been a management issue for him (Rosin),” added Volz. “They (the students) are very involved and they have done a lot to make sure their contribution to this performance is good.” Acker said she is confident that the com­ munity will be impressed with the audito­ rium as well. “We’re excited about the recent updates to our auditorium,” she said. “Audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy our state of the art sound and lighting systems as well as a new overall appearance in the theater. Both of these systems will allow directors and actors the ability to do things that have not been possible before now. “Bye Bye Birdie” has been described as, “a satire done with fondest affection... (it) tells the story of a rock ‘n roll singer who is about to be inducted into the Army.” Songs including, “An English Teacher," “What Did I Ever See in Him?” “Put on a Happy Face,” “One Boy,” “A Lot of Livin’ to Do,” “Kids, Rosie and Spanish Rose” arc some of the musical theater classics from this show, which was originally produced in 1959. It was made into a movie in the early 1960s, starring Dick VanDyke and Ann-Margret. There are 46 cast members in Maple Valley High School’s production, including some of the school’s foreign exchange stu­ dents. It was last performed in Maple Val­ ley in 1989 with a cast half that size. Acker noted that Dan Sealy is playing Birdie, a role that his father also played when he was in high school. The cast and crew are as follows: Direc­ tor. Ryan Rosin; Producer, Norma Jean Acker; Choreographer, Samantha Lehr; Stage Manager, Jessica Mansfield; Albert, Garrett VanEngen; Rosie, Kailey Smith; Conrad Birdie, Daniel Sealy; Mr. Macaffee, Ben Smith; Mrs. Macaffee, Kathryn Carney; Kim Macaffee, Rachelle Drallette; Randolph Macaffee, Daniel Culhane; May­ or’s Wife, Tina Lincoln; 1st Reporter, Dan Holten: 3rd Reporter, Eric Godbcy; Har­ vey. Andrew Bums; Kail. Kyle Lasagc; Po­ liceman. Nathan Blakely; Parent, Janelle Furnam; Alice, Beth Mulvany; Nancy, Muriel Wieland; Margie. Shanna Shoe­ maker; Penelope, Maria Yusopova; Mrs. Peterson. Bizz Favre; Hugo. Richie Wilson; Mrs. Myrklc. Kaitlin Hammond; Mrs. Johnson, Heather Mathews; Mayor. Zac BOY, Calvin Michael, bom at Spectrum Hospital on March 3. 2003. at 8:47 p.m. to John and Amy Hilton. Weighing 10 lbs. and 21 inches long. Proud brother and sister are Ashlex Henning and Johnny Hilton. Parent-teacher conferences set by Hastings Schools Jordan Volz; Gloria Rasputen. Brandi Wal­ den; Phylis. Taran Godbey; Mr. Jor»nson/2nd reporter. Jonathon Ycnger. 4th Reporter. Joey James; Freddie. Nate Smith; Trainman/Conductor. Tom Ranshaw; Trav­ eler. Andrew Gabor; Ursala, Sarah Vanderhoef; Dcorah Sue. Heather Mathews; Helen, Tarah Ycnger; Suzie, Erin Hummel and Penn Stn. Little Girl, Briana Bromley. The Bar Quartet: Jordan Volz, Jonathon Ycnger. David Benedict and Mark Shoe­ maker. Sweet Apple Teen Chorus: Sarah Vanderhoef. Tarah Yenger, Sarah Todd, Beth Mulvany, Erin Hummel, Muriel Wie­ land, Maria Yusopova, Sara Pash, Shanna Shoemaker, Andrew Bums, Nate Smith, David Benedict, Mark Shoemaker, Zeke Wieland, Owen Blakely and Kyle Lesage. Penn Station Teen Chorus: Heather Mathews, Taran Godbey, Janelle Famum, Hastings Area Schools will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences on March 26. 27. and 28. Students will attend school in the morning on March 26. 27 and 28. with conferences scheduled in the afternoon or evening of March 26 and 27. Conferences of parents of students in grades DK-5 will be scheduled on an indi­ vidual basis by the teachers. The confer­ ence schedule for the middle school and high school is Wednesday. March 26, and Thursday. March 27. from 1-3 p.m. in the afternoons and from 6-8 p.m. in the evenings. High school conferences will be conduct­ ed in the gymnasium of the high school; parents may attend at their convenience. Middle school conferences, however, will be conducted in various locations through­ out the building as scheduled by the teacher teams (call the middle school office if your child's schedule has not been received). Alternate education conferences will be conducted in the building as scheduled by the .eachers. Parents are encouraged to participate in the conferences and discuss (he progress of their children with their teachers on an indi­ vidual basis. Administrators and counselors will be available to talk to parents at the conference also. Akiyo Ueshima, Candace Bromley, Amanda Kirchhoff, Bekah Welch, Nika Dargah-Zade, Briana Bromley. Singing Parents: Ben Smith, Jonathon Ycnger, Tina Lincoln, Kathryn Carney, Taran Godbey, Janelle Famum, Kaitlin Hammond, Heather Mathews and Eric Godbcy. One Last Kiss Quartet: Andrew Buras, Nate Smith, Heather Mathews and Beth Mulvany. Orchestra members are: Kristen Vander­ hoef, French horn; Jessica Cowell, clarinet and tenor sax; Rachelle Currier, bass guitar, Michael Sleeper, guitar, Kendrick Coplin, percussion; Betsy Parish, flute and piccilo; Michael Chapman, trombone; Caitlin King, alto sax; Amanda Scramlin, trumpet; Shawna TeVelde, trumpet and Ryan Rosin, piano. 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Your rate and corresponding Annual Percentage Rate (APR) may be higher than the offered rate and depends on the actual loan amount or the amount of the credit line, repayment term on a loan, your credit history, and the date your application is received. Ocher fres and Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 equity based up co 80% LTV. For 81-90% LTV, rate is Prime • 1%. APR is accurate aa of 1/7/03. Rates may vary and are indexed to the Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal Maximum APR is 25%. Borrower is responsible for a $75 annual fee, $250 preequity products. �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 20. 2003 JLcJia CtdleMa Ionia County Immunization Clinic will be held on Wednesday, March 26, in the basement of Central United Methodist Church. Hours are from 9 until 11:30 a.m. The Sunfield unit of Sons of Union Veterans will meet Wednesday. March 26. at the post home, the former Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall The local VFW post will meet Thursday. March 20. at 7:50 p.m. for election and nominations of officers. The auxiliary will hold a rummage sale next week. March 27 and 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with proceeds going to the VFW National Home. The Ionia hunting and fishing group will hold a benefit dinner at their home at Bertha Brock Park west of Ionia to benefit two of the county’s cancer patients. This year they chose Lucy Bowerman of Lake Odessa and Kathy Wright to be recipients of the proceeds to help with their treatment costs. This will be held Saturday, April 19. The family night program at the local library will hold its last session Monday at 6 p.m. The series has been about celebra­ tions around the world. They have observed Boxing Day from England, a Scottish holi­ day and several others in the six-week series. . In college news. Grand Valley State University has announced its graduates in December from tlie fall semester. One such graduate is Alana Valentine of Lowell, who graduated with a nursing degree. She is granddaughter of Bufford and Neva Valentine and of Donald and Eunice Goodemoo*. all of Lake Odessa. Dan and Julie Gal la van have purchased a home at Sunfield and moved there with daughters Monique, Mallory. Ariana, Tatiana early last week. They have been on Johnson Street for more than a year. The Lake Odessa Area Historical society met last week Thursday at Lake Manor. Vice President Richard Heaven led the meeting and presented the program with history and stories of a rural school west of Clarksville. Included wus the reading of three poems written by an early Clarksville teacher about the school, the village and its people. Deana Marie Welch, daughter of Lindsay and Brenda Welch of Sunfield, is now engaged to marry Michael Dale of Kentwood in May. Deana is a Lakewood graduate and a graduate of Michigan State University. Her fiance graduated from East Kentwood High School, Grand Rapids Community College and now is attending Cornerstone University. Clark Retirement Community’s judica­ tion “The Window ’ this season has as its front page story photo and story about the generous bequest made by former Nashville resident Genevieve Hafner. She had graduated from the University of Michigan in 1935 from the school of archi­ tecture. She was one of four women in a class of 27. She worked at Detroit Edison, designing kitchens for the firm's customers. On her retirement in 1976 she returned to Nashville to live and built her first home. Her home church and the Nashville library were objects of her affection. A bequest to the U of M will provide scholarship help to a female graduate student starling Septeml-er 2004. Upon her second retire­ ment she lived in a towne house on the Clark campus until her death in 2001. Because of the muddy conditions in the LEGAL NOTICE TMBmMfSAPmCQUECTQfl ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INB2BMAI1QNJMQAINEQJMLL_BE-USEQ EQfiJMALatBPQSE^ELEAStCQJflAGI QUHIiEBC£jttIil£liU>ffiEB_flELQW_lE YOU ABE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE-SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by James N. Borner and Dehse K. Borner, husband and wrfe. to Saxon Mortgage. Inc., mortgagee, dated April 17,2001 and record­ ed May 10. 2001 in Document No. 1059460. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas formerly known as Banker's Trust Company, as Trustee and Custodian by assignment dated April 17. 2001 »d recorded on May 10. 2001 in Document No. 1059461, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Rve Hundred Thirty-Nine and 21/100 Dollars ($159,539.21) including interest at the rate of 10.062% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given Ciat the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Mchigan at 1 rOC p.m. on April 3, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of OranpevWe, Barry County. Michigan, and are Commencing at the North 1 /4 comer of Section 14. Town 2 North, Range 10 Wrot. thence South 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds East. 280.17 feet along the North and South 1/4 Ine to the Point of Beginning; thence North 87 degrees <3 minutes 05 seconds East. 210.58 feet; thence South 41 degrees 51 minutes 54 seconds West, 37.70 feet; thence South 03 degrees 05 minutes 59 seconds West. 107.95 feet; thence South 25 degrees 37 minutes 36 seconds East. 163.70 feet: thence South 58 degrees 59 seconds 04 minutes East, 168.68 feet, thence South 36 degrees 48 minutes 17 seconds West. 113.69 feet; thence South 03 degrees 18 minutes 58 seconds West. 33.00 feet; thence North 86 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds West. 148.54 feet; thence Northwesterly 62.98 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 52.00 feet and the chord of which bears North 51 degrees 59 r.Snutes 28 seconds West. 59.20 feet; thence South 72 degrees 42 minutes 06 seconds West. 33.00 feet; thence South 79 degrees 37 minutes 07 seconds West. 76.85 feet to said 1/4 Bne. thence North 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 sec­ onds West. 465.14 feet along the said 1/4 line to the Point of Beginning. Together with and subject to a non-exdusive private easement tor ingrers. egress and public utilities described separately. A non-exetusive private easement for ingress, egress and puhtoc utilities purposes described as: 66 fee: in width 33 feet each side of a centertine which is described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence South 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds East. 2634.28 feet along the North and South 1/4 bne to the center of said Section; thence North 87 degrees 56 minutes 12 seconds East. 342.74 feet along the East and West 1/4 line Ot said Section to the Point of Beginning of said centerline; thence North 10 degrees 10 min­ utes 00 seconds East. 190.22 feet; thence Northwesterly 60.03 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 58 15 feet and the chord of which bears North 19 degrees 24 minutes 37 seconds West. 57 40 feet. ,»ence North 49 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West. 312.66 feet; thence Northwesterly, Northerly and Northeasterly 401 04 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 240.46 feet and the chord of which bears North 01 degrees 11 minutes 16 seconds West. 356 15 feet, thence North 46 degrees 35 minutes 33 seconds East. 91.98 foet; thence Northeast--'y 123 49 feet along the arc of a curve to the ten. the radius of which is 253 24 feet and the chord of which bears North 32 degrees 37 minutes 21 seconds East. 122.27 foot; thence North 18 degrees 39 minutes 09 seconds East 407 29 feet, thence Northerly 148.60 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 444 70 feet and the chord of which bears North 09 degrees 04 minutes 47 sec­ onds East. 147.91 feet; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 36 seconds West. 253.74 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as Reference Point "A"; thence North 68 degrees 56 minutes 29 sec­ onds East. 66.76 feet; thence Northeasterly 114.75 toot along the arc of a curve to the toft, the radius of which is 206.88 feet and the chord of which bears North 53 degrees 03 minutes 06 sec­ onds East. 113.29 feet; thence North 37 degrees 09 minutes 43 seconds East. 337.10 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as Reference Point ■B* and the end of said centerline. Abo. an irreg­ ular extension of the above described non-exdusive private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes described as: Beginning at aforementioned Reference Point "S’; thence North 52 degrees 50 minutes 17 seconds West. 33.00 feet; thence Northerly 88.24 feet along the arc of a curve to the toft, the radkn of which is 174.53 ieet and the chord of which bears North 19 degrees 11 minutes 52 seconds East, 87.30 feet; thence North 01 degree 14 minutes 01 sec­ ond East. 160.01 feet; thence North 58 degrees 56 minutes 10 second® West. 86.50 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Stewart Lake; thence North 01 degrees 57 minutes 37 seconds East. 64.64 feet along said traverse line; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 2 7 seconds East. 133 58 feet along said traverse line to the end of said traverse line; thence South 02 degrees 49 minutes 56 seconds East, 230.65 feet; thence North 86 degrees 59 minutes 54 sec­ onds East. 181.49 feet: thence South 02 degrees 33 minutes 39 seconds East. 66.00 feet; thence North 66 degrees 59 minutes 54 seconds West. 183 55 feet; thence Southerly. 90 81 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 170.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 21 degrees 56 mi.iutes 37 seconds West. 89.75 foet; thence South 37 degrees 09 minutes 43 seconds West. 38 93 feet; thence North 52 degrees 50 minutes 17 seconds West. 33.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. A non-exdusrve private easement tor ingress, egress and public utilities purposes. 66 foet in width, 33 feet each side of a centerline which is described as: Beginning at aforementioned Reference Point "A”; thence North 57 degrees 55 minutes 41 seconds West. 147.93 feet; thence Westerly 66 57 Ieet along the arc of a curve to the toft, the radius of which is 132.63 feet and the chord of which bears North 72 degrees 18 minutes 22 seconds West. 65 87 feet; thence North 86 degrees 41 minutes 02 sec­ onds West. 65.87 feet; thence North 86 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds West. 148.54 feet; thence Northerly 62.98 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the 'adius of which is 52.00 feet and the chord of which bears North 51 degrees 59 min­ utes 28 seconds West. 59 20 feet; thence North 17 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds West, 133.41 feet; thence Northerly 195.75 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 388.71 feet and the chord of which bears North 02 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds West. 193 69 feet to c point hereinafter referred to Reference Point *C" and the end of said centerline Also, an irregular extension of the above described non­ exclusive private easement for ingress egress and pub>< utilities purposes desenbed as: Beginning at aforementioned Reference Pomt *C, thence North 78 degrees 26 minutes 38 sec­ onds West. 76.89 feet: thence North 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds West. 104 81 feet, thence North 87 degrees 43 minutes 05 seconds East. 139.95 feel; thence South 11 degrees 33 minutes 22 r .nds West. 135.01 feel; thence North 78 d- yees 26 minutes 38 seconds West. 33 00 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated February 27, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas formerly known as Banker s Trust Company, as Trustee and Custodian. As Assignee PC Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 244 0476 Pub: 2/27 - 3/27 parking lot at the depot/museum the Irish stew dinner slated for Friday. March 21. was moved to the recreation room of the Marie Pickens home. A travel journal which had its start in a fourth grade classroom at Iron Mountain made its way to Lake Odessa this week. Each student had a cover page and made his own cover. There were blank pages inside for each story along the travel route. Each one who received the journal was asked to send a postcard to the child at his school room so he could keep track of where it had landed. The one received here this week was from Louis. His grandmother at Vulcan had made the first story about the town where she lives. Others were from Escanaba. Stephenson. Ada and Grand Rapids. The books are to be returned to Iron Mountain by May 10. That should be an exciting day in Mrs. Swarthout’s class­ room. The Ada writer had lived in Japan, where apples sold for $2 each and a melon sold for $4U. Most writers told about recre­ ation possibilities in their own area. From here the journal goes io Kalamazoo. Directors of the local historical society met on Monday evening. Word is that the plant sale Saturday. May 10 will have the traditional hollyhocks but spirea and Rose of Sharon bushes. The Garden Club will sponsor a plant exchange. Extra plants will be for sale. Next week we can have a report on the Saturday Festival of Tables to be held at St. Edward’s Family Center to liencfit the library. Many tables arc being hosted by individuals from several groups within town, each with a different theme. The hostess will provide linens, dishes, silver­ ware and decorations. The sudden warm temperatures this week melted the snow in a hurry. Still, some hard packed ice remained for part of the time. Lawns looked okay, but they were mighty damp from all the melted snow. When the village truck comes to gather tree branches, the truck should get quite a load. Many branches blew down in the past week. Reports are that Robert Huyck in Florida has been in a hospital, but i as now returned home to his winter home. They plan to be back in Lake Odessa in April. Tim and Kathy Warren, with daughters Libby and Mollie, were Sunday guests of Kathy’s parents. Ed and Carole Reiser. LEGAL NOTICE Notice ot Mortgage Forcloeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Vickery and Kendtyn B. Vickery, Husband and Wife (original mort­ gagors) to Bank One. N.A.. Mortgagee, dated August 3,1999, and recorded on August 18.1999 in Liber Document No. 1034052 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 22/100 dollars ($96,535.22). including interest a! 8.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifl be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m.. on April 10. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIE VILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35 and the West 10 Feet ot Lot 34 ot the Village of Milo. According to the Recorded Plat Thereof As Recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 32. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: March 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate #200232933 Team G (3^7) Take your color film for professional processing, to J-Ad's PRINT PLUS by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Painful mom Dear Annie: As a child, my facial fea­ tures were overly large, and I was leased daily by other kids. This was terribly hurt­ ful. I never told my parents about the leas­ ing. and I vv ould rf«cn be bitter and angry as a result. My mother never understood why I always was so unhappy. Unfortunately, her way of dealing with my poor altitude was to hit me. 1 spent a lot of time cry ing alone in my room. Now that I am an adult, whenever I look at my mother. I become angry all over again. She nev er took the time to talk to me or build a loving relationship. I have no memory of hcr ever hugging me or touch­ ing me in an affectionate way. The only contact was physical pain. How do 1 forgive her for this? If 1 tell her how I feel, she will deny it and get angry. Site's 65 years old and still screams. I am tired of being uncomfortable in hcr pres­ ence. Please help. - Dayton. Ohio. Dear Dayton: Not all parents arc warm and loving, but it’s time to put y our past in perspective and learn how to cope with your mother. You arc still afraid of her and reluctant to stand up for yourself. Make an appointment with a good thera­ pist who will help you work through your anger, develop strategies for dealing with Mom. and allow you. finally, to let go of (his unhappiness and find some peace. We’ll be rooting for you. Unfriendly uncle Dear Annie: My sister-in-law told me frankly that her husband, who is my son’s only uncle, can’t stand being in the same room with the child. I’ll admit “Johnny” was a tenor when he was 2 years old, but he's 13 now, a good student and a polite young man. Unfortunately, my brother-in­ law is not very subtle. Everyone can tell that “Uncle Mike” doesn't like Johnny. At a recent family gathering. Uncle Mike refused to shake hands with Johnny when vve were leaving. 1 was so hurt and shocked by this that I now avoid family gatherings where my brother-in-law is present. I cer­ tainly am not comfortable inviting Uncle Mike to our home, knowing how he feels about one of our kids. How should this be handled without hurt­ ing my son or others in the family? Seething in the South. Dear Seething: Too bad Uncle Mike isn’t mature enough to behave appropriately to­ ward Johnny, whether or not he’s fond of the boy. Sometimes a person will rub someone the wrong way. and there is no logical reason for it. It's possible Uncle Mike will learn to like Johnny as the boy gets older. Mean­ while, you or your husband should have a candid talk with your brother-in-law. Tell him his attitude toward Johnny is both childish and obvious, and he needs to get it under control or he will not be welcome in your home. Redundancies Dear Annie: You recently printed a letter from someone who complained that it was redundant to say “ATM machine." He said. “Please tell your readers that ATM is an acronym for Automated Teller Machine." Just for the record. ATM is not an acrony m. An acronym is a pronounceable word, formed by combining initial letters (UN­ ESCO) or syllables and letteis (radar, sonar) of a series of words or a compound term. - Susan in Madison. Wis. Dear Susan: Thanks for the education. Several readers pointed that out. In fact, we were surprised by the flurry of mail on that letter. Here's more: From Silver Run. Miss.: While “ATM" ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Assyria Township Boad meetings will be held each month on the first Monday of the month at 7:50 p.m. If the first Monday Is a legal holiday, the meeting will be held on the first Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The meet­ ings will be held at the Assyria Township Hall on Tasker Road. Just east of M-66. The following are scheduled dates for fiscal year 2003/2004. April 7. 2003 May 5. 2003 June 2. 2003 July 7. 2003 August 4. 2003 September 2, 2003 (Tues.) October 6, 2003 November 3. 2003 December 1, 2003 January 5.2004 February 2,2004 March 1, 2004 The Assyria Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxil­ iary aids and services to Individuals with disabilities at any meeting or public hearing upon six days notice prior to each meeting to the Assyria Township Board, individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Assyria Township Board by writing or calling the Assyria township Clerk. Debbie Masslmlno, 7475 Cox Road. Bellevue. Ml 49021. 269-758-4003. may stand for Automated Teller Machine, it also stands for Asynchronous Transfer Mode, the networking protocol by which such money transfers arc enacted. There­ fore. it can be grammatically correct to say either “ATM" or “ATM machine." Philadelphia: The person who is annoyed w hen they hear someone say “ATM ma­ chine" should move to Pennsylvania. Since I moved here three years ago. all I hear is “MAC" or “MAC machine." (That means Money Access Card.) Lebanon. Mo.: I have a different pel peeve. Why do people insist on calling a water healer a “hot-water heater?" It is ac­ tually a cold-water healer that makes water HOT. If the water were already hot. there would be no need to heat it. Thanks for let­ ting me vent about a phrase that really "steams" me. Denver: My complaint is the phrase “Easter Sunday." Easier is ALWAYS on a Sunday. Why don’t they just say “Easter"? Baptism gift Dear Annie: I received a formal invita­ tion to a baptism of a baby during a Catholic mass service. Arc gifts expected? This is unfamiliar territory for me. Thanks. - Wanting To Do the Right Thing. Dear Right Thing: According to Emily Post, it is proper to bring a gift to the re­ ception following the baptism, or later, at the home. The gift can be a lasting me­ mento. such as an engraved silver picture frame, or more commonly, it can be a gov­ ernment bond, books, toys or clothing. Hope this helps. On scleroderma have scleroderma, a chronic, often progressive autoimmune dis­ ease - like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and multiple sclerosis, scleroderma literally means “hard skin," and it causes thickening and tightening of the skin. When it affects the face and hands, it can severely alter one's facial features and make the finger, contract. Untreated, it may cause serious damage to the lungs, heart, kidneys, esoph­ agus and gastrointestinal tract Most doc­ tors have never seen a case of it, and pa­ tients arc often misdiagnosed. While there is no cure, there arc treatment options. Your column is a terrific format for edu­ cating the public. Mease tell anyone who is suffering from scleroderma, or would like more information, to contact: The Sclero­ derma Foundation. 12 Kent Wav, Suite 101, Byfield. MA 01922. I-800-722-HOPE (I800-722-4673) (wwvv.sclcrodcrma. org). F.P. in Aurora. Colo. Dear F.P.: One of the greatest benefits of this column is the opportunity to pass along information such as yours. Thanks for writ' ing. Dear Annie: 1 Crossword cross Dear Annie: What is the rule for maga­ zines that arc put out for clients? Several months ago, I went to my scheduled hair appointment and brought along my 13year-old daughter. While getting my hair colored, my daughter read magazines. She came across one with a crossword puzzle and proceeded to fill it in. When my hairdresser noticed, she repri­ manded my daughter and asked if she had been given permission to do the puzzle. My daughter became uncomfortable and em­ barrassed. My hairdresser then said angrily, “If she does those puzzles, there will be none for my clients to do." Was my daughter in the wrong? Should I have said something? I have known this hairdresser for 20 years, but I haven’t gone back yet. - In Need of Hair Care. Dear Hair Care: Magazines, including the crossword puzzles, arc intended for clients to enjoy while waiting. Most shop owners wouldn't mind if your daughter filled one in. but your hairdresser appar­ ently felt otherwise. However, it was rude to reprimand a 13-ycar-old girl for not knowing such a thing. Tell your hairdresser why you haven’t been back, and give her a chance Io apologize before your roots grow in. Annie i Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Lander- column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi.com. or write to: An­ nie’s Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2003 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.March 20. 2003 - Page 9 as a private in Co. D 86th New York Infantry. Cause of discharge, disability. Mustered intoG.A.R. July 18. 1913. Joined by transfer card. From TIME to TIME Roland L. Underhill, age 55; birthplace. New York state; residence. Hastings. A look down memory lane... Fitzgerald G.A.. Post 125 (Part X) By Joyce Weinbrecht G.A.R. Post No. 125 and G.A.R. Auxiliary No. JOO made some major differ­ ences in Hastings and Barry County. They put a monument to The Grand Army of the Republic on the G.A.R. lot in Riverside Cemetery. Hastings, whicn is still (in 2003) the center point of Memorial Day. once known as Decoration day. ceremonies. This was unveiled and dedicated on May 30. 1912. The G.A.R. and the G.A.R. Auxiliary also planned the parades that marked this day of honor to our veterans. Later the V.F.W.. and after that, the American Ixgion. began to do this when the G.A.R. could no longer manage it. They would meet as a joint project and on May 30 would bring flowers to the hall, make them into bouquets and take them to the ceme­ tery and place them on the graves of the visions. A potluck dinner followed this ritu­ al and then all marched to a program planned for the day. usually with many speeches and religious rites. The post and the auxiliary also presented flags to churches, schools, fraternal groups. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, they conduct­ ed flag retirement ceremonies by cremation The charters were draped for 30 days when a member of either group died. All of this occurred with the attendance of encamp­ ments and the lobbying for aid for their comrades. They started the program to place the Soldiers Monument which not stands in Tyden Park. This project was never completed by them or anyone else and the monument was never completely paid for. with the monument company absorbing the final bill. The roster of of Fitzgerald Post No. 125 continues: Dewitt Smith, age 62; birthplace. New York state; residence. Rutland Township. Farmer Entered service in February 1865. as a private in Co. K !77thOhio Infantry. Discharged July 1865. as a private in Co. K 177th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Cause of discharge, close of war. Mustered into G.A.R. on July 11. 1891. Dropped June 17. 1899. Myron Sutherland, age 60; birthplace. New York state; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Feb. 15. 1865. as a private Co. F 1st Michigan cavalry. Discharged Dec. 5. 1865. as a private in Co. F 1st Michigan Cavalry. Cause of dis­ charge. General Order No. 79. Mustered intoG.A.R. March 16. 1895. Died. Hezekiah Smith, age 64; birthplace. England; residence. Hastings. Butcher. Entered service Sept. 12, 1861. as a private in Co. G 2nd Michigan Infantry. Dis­ charged June 3. 1864. as a private in Co. G 2nd Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. Feb. 15. 1896. Died Feb. 9. 1907. Jacob Strouse, age 60; birthplace. Ohio; residence. Irving Township. Mich. Farmer. Entered service Jan. 30. 1864. as a private in Co. K I Oth Ohio Cavalry. Discharged July 24. 1865. as a private in Co. K 10th Ohio Cavalry. Cause of discharge, general orders of the war department. Mustered into G.A.R. June 15. 1897. Dropped June 16. 1900. E.A. Stevens, age 55; birthplace. Lorain County. Ohio; residence. Hastings. Mechanic Entered service Jan. 22. 1864. as a private in Co. F 13th Michigan Infantry. Discharged Aug. 3.1865. as a private in Co. F 13th Michigan Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge. close of war. Mustered into G.A.R. Aug. 13. 1898. by card. Dropped June 30. 1903. Warren Seeley, age 50; birthplace. Oneida County. New York; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 18. 1861. as a private in Co. C 1st California Cavalry. Discharged Sept. 7. 1864. as a pri­ vate in Co. C 1st California Cavalry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. June 19. 1897. Dropped June 16. 1900. Reinstated June 27. 1908. Died Aug. 19. 1911. Alonzo D. Still, age 72; birthplace. New York state; residence. Hastings. Furrier. Entered service Feb. 4. 1863. as a private in Co. L 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry. Discharged April 18. 1864, as a private in Co. L 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry. Cause of diccharge. unknown. Mustered into G.A.R. June I. 1890. Died March 28. 1904. Hiram Seeley, age 75; biGhplace. unknown; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Sept 2. 1861, as a private in Co. F 8th Michigan Infantry. Discharged Sept. 12, 1866. as a private in Co. F 8th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. Dec 9. 1911. A.B. Slrimbcck. age and birthplace unknown; residence. Rutland Township. Fanner. Entered service Sept. 15. 1861. as a private in Co. D 26th Indiana Infantry. Discharged Dec. 6.1893. as a private in Co. D 26th Indiana Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge. expiration of time. Re-enlisted. Mustered into G.A.R. Feb. 22. 1902. Dropped June 19. 1903. Elijah A. Siam, age 56; birthplace. Ohio; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered ser­ vice Jan. 28. 1864. as a private in Co. E 1st Michigan Light Artillery. Discharged July 30, 1865. No further information given. William M. Scudder, age 30; birthplace Michigan; residence. Hastings. Miscellan­ eous. Entered service Feb. 10. 1863. private in 2nd Michigan Infantry. Discharged Feb. 10. 1864. as a private in Co. S 2nd Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. May 26. 1883 Cun shot wound in right leg. below the knee in Jackson. Miss. Died May 14. 1884. Sam Swakt. age 48; birthplace. Muskingum County. Ohio; residence. Carlton Township. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 12. 1862. as a private Co. B 12nd Indiana Infantry. Discharged June 8. 1865, as a private in Co. B 12th Indiana Infantry. Cause of discharge, end of war. Mustered intoG.A.R. June 19. 1886. Suspended June 3. 1893. Died January 1894. David Searles, age 60; birthplace. Lenawee County. Mich.; residence. Hastings R.F.D. Farmer. Entered service Sept. 12. 1862. as a private in Co. F 19th Michigan Infantry. Discharged July 2. 1865. as a private in Co. F 19th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, general orders of the war department. Mustered into G.A.R. Nov. (2, 1904. John Sharp, age 72; birthplace. England; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered ser­ vice May 1861. as a corporal Co. K 16th New York Infantry. Discharged May 23. 1863. as a corporal in Co. K 15th New York Infantry. Cause of discharge, general orders of the war department. Mustered into G.A.R. January. 1901. Transferred Oct. 3. 1903. M. B. Todd, age 38; birthplace. Ohio; residence. Hastings Township. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 22. 1862. as a private in Co. I 123rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Discharged June 12. 1865. as a private in Co. I 123rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Cause, general orders of the war department. Mustered into G.A.R. April II. 1883. Ferdenand J. Thomas, age 38; birthplace. saa Hastings Area Schools Announce Kindergarten Registration REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS (children must be 5 on or before December 1st) for next school year will take place on March 26th from 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on March 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. al one location in town: Southeastern Elementary School (registration will be one hour earlier at The Commanders-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. 1866 to 1900. Published by the Chicago Photo Engraving Co., 180-182 E. Washington St. Ohio; residence. Hastings Township. Farmer. Entered service Oct. 4. 1863. as a corporal. Co. C 92nd Ohio Infantry. Discharged Sept. 11. 1865. as a corporal in Co. 92nd. Ohio Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge. general order of the war depart­ ment. Mustered intoG.A.R. April II. 1883. Dropped June 30. 1885. Reinstated Sept. 30. 1885. Hoel H. Trask, age 63; birthplace. New York state; residence Hastings. Entered ser­ vice Oct. 10. 1861. as a private Co. B 13th Michigan Infantry. Discharged May 25. 1865. as a second lieutenant Co. B 13th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge wounded. Mustered into G.A.R. April 29. 1893. Died Nov. 7. 1911. B. F. Tayler. age 63; birthplace. Bradford County. Penn.; residence, Hastings. Hamess maker. Entered service Oct. 3. 1861. as a musician in Co. H 55th Illinois Volunteers. Discharged Oct. 31. 1864. Co. H 55th Illinois Volunteers. Cause of dis­ STATUTORY NOTICE (BY PERSON CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED) To the owner or owner* of any and all Inter­ ests In or liens upon the property described: Take Notice: Sale was lawfuty made ot the foilowing described property lor unpaid taxes on that property, ard that the undersigned has title to the property unoer tax deed or deeds issued for tne property You are entitled to a reconveyance of this property within 6 months after return of ser­ vice ot this notice, upon payment to the treasurer of the county in winch the property is located of a« sums paid for tne tax sate purchase, together with 50% m addition, and the fees for the shenff for the service or cost of publication of this notice The service or publication costs shall be the same as for personal service of a summons on commencing a civil action, without other addHional cost or charge If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceedings for possession of the property. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF SHIAWASSEE. Lot 8 & 9. Block 3 CITY OF CORUNNA - ORIGINAL PLAT PROPERTY NO 026-10-003-008 AMOUNTED PAID: 4211.54. TAXES FOR 1997 -and- 2242 44 TAXES FOR 1994 Amount necessary to redeem S6.317.31 ♦ 3 363 66 = 9,680 97 plus the fees of the Sheriff. THIS PARCEL IS AN IMPROVED RESIDENTIAL PARCEL JOHN D BENDALL. SR Tax Deed Holder 1555 E KING STREET CORUNNA. MICHIGAN 48817 TO PHYLLIS G. JOHNCOCK, 3958 BOYES ROAD. DELTON. MICHIGAN last grantee in the regular chain of title of such property or of any interest therein as appeanng by the records in the office of the Register of Deeds of said county Drafted by: John J Homola Box 187 Owosso. Ml 48867 (4/3) Nolle. Ct Mortgage Foreclosure Sai. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, Default has been made in tne conditions of a mortgage made by Victoria Hiemstra and Richard Hiemstra. wife and husband '.nginai mortgagors) io Countrywide Home Loans. foe. dba Arearca's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated December 6. 1999. and recorded on December 20.1999 in Document No. 1039348 in Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 65/100 dollars ($43,135.65). including interest at 12.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be forec‘o$ed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pan of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m . on April 3. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The East 1/2 of Lots 81 and 82. Plat of the Village of Orangeville, according to the recorded Plat thereof. As recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Pago Pleasantview School). It is not necessary or advisable to bring your child at time of registration. Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and are asked to bnng a copy of the child s offi­ cial birth certificate, immunization record, and verfication of residency to this meeting. The child’s social security number is also requested but not requied. BY; STATE LAW immunizations, vision and hearing testing must be' complete before school attendance in the fall. At the time of registration, parents will also be given appointments for a precnnillment screening test for vision and hearing as well as a schoolreadiness test. .. . «((((tt The redemption period shall be 6 montn(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in whi.-h case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: February 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <200023897 . Team X (3/20) charge. expiration of time of service. Mustered in G.A.R. Nov. II. 1905. David R. Trego, age 47; birthplace, state of Pennsylvania; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Oct 11, 1862. as a WagonerJn Co. K 6th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Oct. 11. 1865. as a Wagoner in Co. K 6th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of dis­ charge, expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 9. 1883. Dropped Jan. 22. 1891. Byron W. Tomlinson, age 56; birthplace. England; residence. Irving Township. Farmer. Entered service July 28. 1862. as a private in Co. C 21st Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 10. 1865, as a private in Co. C 21st Michigan Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge. general order of the war depart­ ment. Mustered intoG.AJl. Sept. 13. 1884. Dropped Dec. 27, 1897. Gideon Sylvester, age 70; birthplace. Danville. N.Y.; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service September. 1861. TH» FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A PEET. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James J. Tuttle and Jeannme O. Tuttle, husband and wife, to Advanta National Bank, mortgagee, dated August 2. 1999 and recorded August 31. 1999 in Liber 10347. Page 27. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank NaUcnai Trost Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trost Company of Cakfomia. NA by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-One and 29/100 Dollars ($82.96129) including interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting* in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on April 10.2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described All that certain property situated in Defton in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan and being described in a deed dated 9-8-95, and recorded 10-10-95, among the land records of the county and slate set forth above, and refer­ enced as follows: Book-642, Page 156. Lot 158 of Steven's Wooded Acres No. 3 according to the recorded piat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5. of Plat*. Page 84. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32411. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing rrortgagee can rescind the sate in the event & 3rd party buy* the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: March 6. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Banker* Trust Company of California. NA, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209.1970 3/6-4/3 Farmer. Entered service Aug. 12. 1862. as a private Co. ART Michigan Light Artillery. Discharged July 10. 1864. as a private in Co. ART Michigan. Light Artillery. Cause of discharge, disability. Mustered into G.A.R. May 26. 1883. Honorably dis­ charged from post June 21. 1884. Transferred June 30. 1884. Moved to the state of New York. W'illiam Upjohn, age 80; birthplace. England; residence. Hastings. Physician. Entered service August 1862. as a surgeon in Co. 7th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Nov. 7. 1865. as a surgeon 7th Michigan Cavalry. Cause, expiration of term. Mustered into G.A.R. Dec. 18. 1886. Died Aug. 2. 1887. Richard Demond. age 55; birthplace. Hastings; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Feb. 15. 1865. as a private in Co. M I Oth Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Nov. 11. 1865. as a private Co. M IOth Michigan Cavalry. Cause, close of war. Mustered into G.AJL Dec. 28. 1901. Suspended June 30. 1903. James A. Vanscoglon. age unknown; birthplace. Michigan; residence. Carlton Township. Entered service June 8. 1862. Co. K 6th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged June 13. 1865. as a private in Co. K 6th Michigan Cavalry. Cause, general orders. Mustered into G.A.R. Oct. 4. 1883. Badly wounded in the knee. Died. Isaac P. Vroman. age 68; birthplace. New York stale; residence. Hastings. U.S. Marshal. Entered sen ice Jan. 27, 1863 as a private in Co. H 7th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Dec. 15. 1865. as a sergeant in Co. H 7th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of dis­ charge, general order of the war depart­ ment. Mustered into G.A.R. Aug. 30. 1884. Died Feb. 3. 1901. 7b be continued. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Defatat having been made in the term* and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Wiliam P Hosmer and Angela M Hosmer, husband and wife. Mortgagor*, to TMS Mortgage Inc., dlbla The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of January. 1998 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County ot Barry and State of Michigan, on the 5th day of February. 1998 m Instrument Number 1007267 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to The Bank of New York-A* Trustee under the Poohng and Serving Agreement Dated A* of February 28. 1998, Series 1998-A on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of ths notice, the sum of Sixty-tour thousand five-hun­ dred fifty-seven & 42/100 ($64,557.42). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage. and pursuant to statute ot the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of April. 2003, at 1XX) o'clock p.m. Local Txne. said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, the main lobby of the Barry County Courthouse at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the bukfing where the Circuit Court tor the County of Carry is held), of the promises described in said mort­ gage. or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount duo. as aforesaid on said mort­ gage. with interest thereon at 10.25000% per annum and al legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees slowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may Le paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premise* Which said premises are described as follows: Al that certain piece a par­ cel of land situated in the Village of Nashvifie. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as tofcjws, to wit. . Lot #48 ol the Village of Nashville. According to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 10 During the six (6) months immediately toflowmg the sate, the property may be redeemed, eieepl that in the ewnt that the property is daserminod Io be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed durmg 30 day* immediately toUowrg the tale. Dated 3/1303 The Bank ot New York lAortgagte FABRIZIO A BROOK. PC. Jonathan L Engrrw. (P56364) Attorney for The Bank ol New York 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48804 248-362-2600 (4Z10) I Has your project been rejected by the Planning I Commission or the Zoning Board ofAppeals? J I KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! [ Don’t let the ZBA have the final say! | Get the help you need. Contact- । The Law Office of J James Michael Kinney* ‘ a Professional Corporation । 945-8000 I 121 W. Apple Street, Suite 102, Hastings 49058 I Free Initial Consultation on Zoning Issues * •former Barry County Planning Commissioner visa and MamrCard accent I �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 20 20C3 Vikings don’t let South just sail past by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There were a lot of nonbelievers. But there wasn't a single one of them in that Lakewood locker room. Not even after they’d gone toe to toe with the top team in the state Friday night. Grand Rapids South Christian (23-0) ended the Viking varsity boys’ basketball season 56-44 in the Class B Regional semi­ final at Grand Valley State University, but it wasn't what many people expected. “We played as hard as we can." said Vi­ king senior Branden O'Mara. “If we get a few to fall in the first quar­ ter. and we can get up two. or up one here and there then (South's) the ones pushing to keep up." But they couldn't. Lakewood connected on just three of its 13 first quarter shots. Despite that they trailed by only four coming out of the pe­ riod. In the Capital Circuit “you have to play great D. We may not be 6'11 or 6'10. but that’s what we do.” Farrell said. They had to do it against South too. “How do you stop 6'11 with a 6'3 kids?" quipped Farrell after the contest. With Travis Willard fronting South's 6’10 senior center Kirk Walters for most of the night, and teammates swarming when the ball came down low. Lakewood held him in check. Walters finished with just 11 points and five rebounds, while the Vikes forced him into seven turnovers. Dunks brought the South crowd to its feet on a few occasions, but “a dunk's still two points.” said O'Mara. “We just went back to work." The Viking defense was outstanding. Lakewood (15-8) controlled the tempo of the contest, never allowing South to really take off. The bigger question w?s. how do 6'3 kids score against a 6' 11 kid? was able to penetrate Walters was there waiting. Pump fakes don’t help. Walters doesn’t need to worry about going for a fake, because he’s towering above whether he jumps or not. Driving Vikings were able to kick the ball out to teammates occasionally, but they had to be ready to shoot, because all Wal­ ters had to do was turn around. "We went punch for punch with them." said Secor. "(Walters') defense and re­ bounding were the biggest thing in the game." Eventually. Secor found his outside shooting touch. "During warm-ups I was missing shots, but they were going in and out. I still felt good. If they’re close I’m go­ ing to keep shooting them." Coach Farrell said that Secor told him during a time-out in the action late in the third quarter. “If you get me tbe ball. I know I can hit it.” At that point Lakewood was down just six points. As the Vikings set up the offense Secor raced through a few good screens and knocked down a triple from the top of the key to cut the Sailor lead to three with nine and a half minutes of basketball left. “He’s a senior." said Farrell. “Seniors gotta step up and do that.” After Secor’s big three South, who never trailed in the game, went on a 7-0 run to close out the quarter and start the fourth. Secor lied South's Derek VanSolkema for the game high honors with 20 points, despite missing minutes in foul trouble. With 4:22 to play the Viking senior stepped off the floor for the last time after picking up his fourth foul 50-fect from the basket. “Maybe he didn’t score a lot of points,” said Secor, “but he had the biggest impact of anybody out there playing. Any time you’re inside eight feet, you know he’s out there." The Vikings had to live and die by the jumper. When the Lakewood backcourt Tyler Beglin lets teammate Travis Willard know that he’s got help after running into a double team from South s Kirk Walters (54) and Danny Brown. (Photo by Perry Hardin) “1 know I didn't want this to be my last game." Secor said. At that point the Sailors led by eight. The two ensuing free throws pushed their lead to double figures for the first time since early in the half. South was 18 of 24 from the free throw line on the night. Lakewood knocked down eight in just 13 attempts. “It’s tike they didn't foul?" said Farrell after the contest. “They foul. They push. They shove.” Clint Tobias finished with 11 points and eight rebounds for. the Vikings in limited action flue to Jiqul problems. // Scon Secor and the Vikings' season ended last Friday when they ran smack into Kirk Walters and the rest ot the South Christian Sailors. (Photo by Bren Bremer) Tobias, <i jupitir. o.ona ptwyoi. »mta- classmen on the Viking roster. "They have a good future for next year," said O’Mara in an emotional post-game locker room. “I’m looking forward to com­ ing back and watching them play.” Along with O’Mara and Secor, also moving on from this Viking squad arc sen­ iors Brandon Kaiser and Evan Geiger. “I’m gonna miss practices the most,” says O'Mara. “Coaches say that those arc the hardest things, but I love them.” Viking junior Clint Tobias races around South’s Rob White and prepares to face the teeth of the Sailor defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The most wonderful time of the year BOWNE...continued from page one 1 guess a kid from Lansing named Earvin Johnson and a kid from rural Indiana hadn't yet squared off under the bright lights when Eddie Pola and George Wyle wrote their holiday hit back in 1963, but I'm sure if they had it all to do over again it would have gone a little something like this. It's the most wonderful time of the year. With painted guys baring bellies, and college kids yelling. “Bring on the beer,” It’s the most wonderful time of the year. March is the mad-maddest season of all. When its Vermont r. Arizona or SC State v. Oklahoma. Those big guys can fall. It's the mad-maddest season of all. There'll be parties for hosting Referees for roasting Austin Peay gets its chance While Wagner and Ashville tell stories OfJimmy Ws glory. And Marquette’s big win at the dance. It‘s the most wonderful time of the year. You 'll see glass slippers shatter and hearts that are tattered When Kentucky comes near. It's the most wonderful time of the year. It's the most wonderful lime of the year Keady's hair is greased down, the Tar-Heels are no where to be found? Madness truly is here It’s the most wonderful time It s the most wonderful time It s the most wonderful time of the year Tourney lime is here. It's the most wonderful time of the year. There'd he more to this column, but I'm not qualified to make predictions. I'd send Central and Tony Bowne to New Orleans. The Chips are an 11 seed, so that means that their chances of winning arc about the same as Southern Illinois. UNC Wilmington, and Pennsy h ania. Those choices just sound ludicrous, and the Chips are in the toughest bracket of the tour, by far. See you in April. Or next week, whichever comes first. Tony Bowne Bowne through the process. “He had some frustration of not playing, but 1 told him to just keep believing in himself." That year the Chippewas won the MAC regular season title, but didn't make it to the NCAA tourney after falling in their first league tournament contest. This year Bowne was out there battling with his tcamma:es as they punched their card for “the big dance.” "It was awesome. It was an awesome ex­ perience. especially being in a bigger role than two years ago. I felt it a lot more for all the hard work." Bowne said. Bowne said the biggest difference be­ tween helping the Saxons through the MHS.AA tourney, and playing with the big boys' in Division I is the work. “Here’s it’s day after day. I’m much more fatigued, but it’s the same kind of ex­ perience.” Work is what it takes to excel on a team with hustle plays and defense. “He was also our leading rebounder and assist man," said Schils of Bownc’s high school playing days. “He was by far the best defensive player I’ve ever coached.” “I told college coaches that he’t not phe­ nomenal at one thing, but he is good at eve­ rything. It wouldn't suprisc me if he aver­ ages double figures before he leaves Cen­ tral. That’s what makes him so special, he is very willing to accept a role and play it. “Tony is very understanding of the game of basketball. When I talk to him, it’s like talking to a coach,” Schils added. Schils and Bowne have kept in contact, as have Bowne and many folks back home. “I’ve got tremendous support,” says Bowne. “From my aunt and uncle (Linda Bownc-Nida and Robert Nida of Hastings), to my friends and all the guys I played ball with back in high school. A lot of them come to the games and they’re hooting and hollering.” There will be plenty of people “hooting and hollering” for Bowne and the Chips from Mount Pleasant, to Hastings, and all the way out to the Great Salt Lake. One more wish may be granted for Bowne this season. “The Bowne File" on Central Michigan's Athletic web page has a short question and answer session with Bowne. When asked “If I could have scheduled any team for CMU to play this year it would have been:” Bownc’s answer, “Duke.” If Central gets past Creighton, and No. 3sceded Duke can take out No. 14 Colorado State on opening night, the Chips and the Dukics have a date for Saturday and one of the greatest to ever play the game for Hast­ ings will get his wish. Stay tuned. Tony Bowne buries a shot between a pair of Wayland Wildcats while leading the Saxons through the 2000 District Tournament. Twice. Bowne and the Saxons won their way to the Class B semifinals. (File Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 20. 2003 - Page 11 County matmen just keep on winning Barry County matmen enjoyed another outstanding season both in team competi­ tion and on the individual level. Some of the best wrestling battles you’ll ever see happen when Hastings. Lakewood, and Middleville square off around the area. All three squads won conference cham­ pionships. although the Vikings had to share the Capital Circuit crown with the Class B State Champs from Mason. Lakewood made the trip to Battle Creek for the State Quarterfinals, knocking off the O-K Gold Champion Saxons in the district finale along the way. Middleville won its 13th straight O-K Blue title, in its last season in the league, and went on to take a district title as well. Delton and Maple Valley with limited quantities of wrestlers in Division III worked on the tough task of building their programs hack up into contenders. Individually the county sent 13 slate qualifiers to the Palace of Auburn Hills the second weekend in March for the Slate Fi­ nals. Led by third place medalists Scott Red­ man from Hastings and Tommy Pctt from Lakewood the group enjoyed success earn­ ing six medals overall. Here are the 2002-2003 All-Barry County Wrestling Teams, as chosen by their coaches. Ryan Ferguson - Hastings -135 A Saxon junior. Ferguson racked up a 39-13 record this winter. He wrestled his way into a regional qualifying position this postseason. Ben Boss - Maple Valley - 135 Maple Valley sophomore Ben Boss made his second trip to the Slate Individual Finals this season and wrestled his way to an eighth place finish and all-state honors. Boss was 53-6 on the year Kyle Heike - Middleville -140 Fletke finished his fourth season on the Trojan varsity squad by racking up 140 ca­ reer wins. This season he finished 38-9 with seven pins. Scott Redman • Hastings -145 Redman wrestled his wa, through the Stale Individual Finals to a third place medal and all-State honors. The Saxon jun­ ior was 48-10 on the season. hayne Fletke - Middleville - 152 Fletke finished his junior season al TK with a record of 38-8 wrestling in the mid­ dle of the Trojan lineup. Andrew Reeder - Middleville - IM Jim Sweat - Delton -160 02-03 RJ. Morgan - Hastings - 103 Saxon freshman Morgan compiled a 36­ 14 mark. He used his momentum from the regular season to carry him to all-State hon­ ors with an eighth place finish at the State Individual Finals. Tim Bowerman - Hastings -112 As a freshman, it was Bowerman's first year with the varsity and he wrestled to a record of 27-19. He finished the season as a regional qualifier. Evan Terry • Lakewood -119 Terry completed his sophomore cam­ paign with a trip to the Individual Region­ al. He ended the season with a record of 27-9. A junior this year. Sweat made another trip to the Individual State Finals. He closed out the season with an overall record of *6-6 and a KVA championship. Matt Stowell - Lakewood - 171 * •. nis senior season this winter. Stowell was once again a regional qualifier. The season ended for him with a record of 28­ 14. Aaron Schallhorn - Delton -189 Schallhom was a regional qualifier again after winning the district championship this season for the Panthers. He finished this, his senior season, with a record of 43 wins and 6 losses. Dustin Morgan - Delton - 2IS The DK junior. Morgan, was a state qualifier again this winter, as well as a KVA conference champion. Mike McKeown - Middleville -125 An injury brought an end to McKeown’s junior season early, but he finished lhe year 35-5 with 16 pins. In his three years on var­ sity he has a 119-29 record for TK. Josh Bowerman - Middleville - 130 Injury kept Bowerman from going for a third straight stale medal in his junior year, but he wrestled well when he could, finish­ ing the year at 13-4. In three seasons his re­ cord stands at 112-19. Pat McKeown - Middleville -135 One of the Trojans’ senior leaders. McKeown finished fifth in the state indi­ vidually. with 26 pins and a record of 51-7. His 168-49 career record is third all-time at TK. Brandon Carpenter - Lakewood - 140 The Vikings’ tie-dyed junior. Carocntcr wrestled his way to another state medal. He finished sixth at the State finals, and ended the year with a 40-10 record. Nathan Shoup - Lakewood - 145 As a junior this year. Shoup qualified for the Individual Stale Finals. For the season his record stands at 37 wins and just 8 losses. Friday Night Mixed We’re a Mess 68-44; One Old One 65­ 47; 4 of a Kind 63-49; Heads Out 62 1/2-49 1/2. Trouble x4 60-52; Brushworks 58-54; Oops 57 1/2-54 1/2; Winter Golfing 56-56; Mercy 55-57; Viatec 53 1/2-58 1/2; Bad Habit II 53 1/2-58 1/2; Gutter Custers 53­ 55; Ten Pins 51 1/2-60 1/2; Now Who's Up 51 1/2-60 1/2; We Don’t Care 51 1/2-60 1/2; All Bur One 47-65; Who's Up 47-65. Ladies Good Games and Series - B. West 181-502; E. Johnson 167; J. Phillips 179; M. Martin 146; T. Pennington 201-506; C. Barnum 181-506; D. Bartimus 205-535; G. Cochran 158; J. Lancaster 169; C. Etts 121; S. Van Den berg 170; G. Meaney 191-494; K. Lenz 192-451; L. Rentz 158; N. Taylor 140. Mens Good Games and Series - C. Penningto 200; G. Cooley 230-637; B. West 209; B. Falconer 220; B. Madden 201-553; J. Bush 204; K. Hammontree 213; R. Guild 268-668; C. Martin 223-576; H. Pennington 204; E. Phillips 190-538; J. Bartimus 223-546; R. Roush 214; J. Barnum 228-610; R. Lancaster 189; T. Ramey 206; B. Keeler 202; B. Rentz 230­ 548. Barry County YMCA Winter 2003 co-ed Volleyball Good Looking Team .............................42-3 Chaos .......................................................36-9 Hastings Mfg.......................................... 31-14 Flexfab: ’ames...................................... 21-24 Class of 93 ........................................... 15-30 Corday Construction ........................... 11-34 Flexfab: Williams ................................11-34 Movie Outpost.......................................13-32 Hastings Bowl 68.5-39.5; B League Drill Team................................................ 12-0 The Buzz.................................................... 7-5 Viking......................................................... 6-6 Michigan Custom Excavating ...............5-7 Hastings Mfg...............................................5-7 Barry Automotive/Richies..................... 4-8 Flexfab .......................................................3-9 Game results - Richies Koffee Shop won over Flexfab. Newton •Winding 63-49rSdfr* Dicks- 62.M5.5: Crowfoots Garden 50-58; Richies 42-66; Finklers Sewing 38-70. Good Games and Series - K. Phenix 228-232-644; Shorty 237-597; K. Hammontree 216-574; D. Lambert 215; W. Lydy 209; J. Bartimus 205; A. Taylor 201; il. Eaton 209; J. Barnum 202; D. Edwards 210; R. Aspinall 208; C. Fonnby 185-505. Dan Blair - Hastings * 171 Blair finished the season with a 29-16 rccord. He was a regional qualifier, in this his junior season. All-Barry County Second Team Wrestling 02-03 Geoff O’Donnell - Lakewood -189 Nicky Harmer - Lakewood - 103 The Viking sophomore Harmer wrestled her way to an 18-9 record this winter. There hasn’t been a bigger team win than when she helped lhe Vikings knock off Lowell with a pin in the regional final. Scott Blocher - Lakewood - 112 Blocher was a regional qualifier this sea­ son as a sophomore. He finished lhe cam­ paign with a 27-21 record. Chad Ferguson - Hastings -125 Ferguson racked up a 43-10 record for the Saxons in his junior year. He ended the season with his second trip to lhe Slate In­ dividual Finals. Mike Ketchum - Lakewood - 130 Ketchum qualified for the regional tour­ nament this season. The Lakewood senior was 26-14 for the Vikings this year. Pctt. a senior, closed out his career with ’•-the Vikings by fottbwing up last ycaFs 145-pound championship with a third place finish at 152 this season. On lhe year. Pelt's record was 30-4. Juddy Wierckz - Lakewood - 275 Wierckz made the trip to the Individual State Finals as a senior this year after scor­ ing both district and regional champion­ ships. He ended lhe season with 33 wins and 8 losses. Tuesday Mixed , > Another tough Viking big man, O’Don­ nell finished his senior season this winter with a record of 30-11 as a regional quali­ fier. Alec Beison - Middleville - 215 A regional qualifier, Beison was 34-15 this season wrestling for the Trojans. In this, his senior campaign, he racked up 21 pins, and finished his career with 95 total wins. Josh Grassau - Maple Valley - 215 Mike Gurski - Middleville - 119 The Trojan sophomore Gurski knotchcd a 31-12 record this season. Along the way. he pinned opponents nine times. Tommy Pett - Lakewood - 152 Commerical Majors The Lion's senior co-captain Grasman was a regional qualifier and had a 36-12 re­ cord this winter. Along the way, the Maple Valley grapplcr topped the 100 career win milestone. Alan O’Donnell - Lakewood • 275 O'Donnell qualified for the State Indi­ vidual finals this year, as a junior, by fin­ ishing second to teammate Juddy Wierckz in both districts and rcgionals. He closed out the season with a 23-5 record. Jake Armour - Hastings - 275 Armour was strong in the heavyweight spot all season long for the Saxons. He fin­ ished his junior season as a regional quali­ fier with a record of 34-17. If you see these two cute kids on MARCH IS (Danny Davis JrJ and . o - । I APRIL 6 (Dacia Davis) Wish DANNY a : Happy 15th, and DACIA a Happy 20th < Yankee Zephyr 30-14; TVCCU 29-15; Woodland Sales 27-17; Consumers Con­ crete 24-20; Hastings City Bank 21 -23; Bye 1-43. I Dove-Mon Chuck and Creedence-GOTCUAl .1 Men’s High Games & Series - R. Corey 207-556; G. Heard 202; D. Morgan 224; L. Porter 189; M. Christiansen 182-497; D. Benner 206-563; L Miller 208; G. Hause 209. NOTICE Women’s High Games & Series - E Vanesse 191-506; B. Wilkins 193. The next Board of Commissioners meeting will be held at the Carlton EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Rutland Charter Township is now accept­ ing applications hr the following positions: Zoning Administrator. Prior zoning experi­ ence desirable. Building Oticial/Building Inspector. Ability to be registered according to the State of Michigan guidelines mandatory. Job descriptions for both positions may be obtained at the township hall. If interested please send resume no later than April 1, 2003 to: Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2641 Heath Road Hastings, Ml. 49058 Township Hall on March 25,2003 at 7:30 p.m. Welcome to Nashville Family Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 Blue Cross PP0, Medicare, PP0M Provider imagine, grow, understand, belleye,. rest, challenge, relax, simplify, experience, observe, nurture and belong. YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League -Final Standings A League Varney Construction ............................. 10-2 Blair Landscaping.................................... 8-4 Hastings Family Dentistry......................6-6 Nextel.......................................................0-12 The Trojan junior Reeder wrestled his way all the way to the State Individual Fi­ nals this season. The campaign ended with Reeder enjoying a 30-20 record. The 2002-2003 All-Barry County First Team Wrestlers, (front from left) R.J. Morgan (Hastings), Tim Bowerman (Hast­ ings), Evan Terry (Lakewood). Mike McKeown (TK), Josh Bowenr.an (TK). Patrick McKeown (TK). Brandon Carpenter (Lakewood), (back) Nathan Shoup (Lakewood). Tommy Pert (Lakewood). Jim Sweat (DK). Aaron Schallhom (DK). Dustin Morgan (DK). Juddy Wierckz (Lakewood). (Missing from photo is Lakewood’s Matt Stowell.) VS. Hastings Alternative Education Students Thursday. March 20th at 7 p.m. Hastings Middle School Gym $2.00 Adults Under 5 years of age free! $1.00 Children 5-13 Door prizes, food and beverages available!. we specialize In programs designed io meet your needs. • Corporate Retreats • weddings < *j • Rehearsal Dinners . Family Reunions ' '• Birthday Parties 1 Come and Experience Camp Algonquin... a hAlnnrtl - ■* ...a place where you belong! ___________________ ■■ ' p.o. Box asa • anas Iroquois Trail Hastings. Michigan 40058 Phone: (360) 045-4574 Fax: (a60) 045-3631 . �Page 12 - The Hasting, Banner - Thursday. March 20. 2003 Serving up another strong season Chase also averaged 1.81 digs per con­ test and was another one of the Vikings outstanding servers. She sent over 46 aces on the year with a serving percentage of 91-percent. Megan Dutcher - Middleville A first team all O-K Blue selection as a senior. Coach Cindy Middlebush says that Dutcher “is the best middle hitter I have had in 14 years at TK." She led the Trojans in kills, kill average, attack percentage, and kill blocks this sea­ son. In conference play she paced the team with 4.9 kills per contest, and also had 26 kill blocks and 32 digs. Dutcher is also an academic all-State nominee. Jessie Grant - Maple Valley The Lions’ senior middle blocker Grant is an all-SMAA selection for the second straight season as one of Maple Valley's captains. “Jessie was one of the few players that truly dominated when she played this year," said Coach Kelly Becklin. Grant led the team in all but two categories. She had 225 kills on the season, 98 solo blocks, and was 88-percent serving with 52 aces. Keagau Krauss - Lakewood lhe 2002-2003 All-Barry County Volleyball First Team, (from left) Jenna Bryans (Hastings), Jessie Grant (Maple Valley). Abby Chase (Lakewood), Jessie Buche (Lakewood), Keagan Krauss (Lakewood), Cary Middlebush (TK), Megan Dutcher ’ (TK). Varsity volleyball squads continued to grow and gain strength around the county this winter. Despite some off the court struggles, the Vikings ladies stayed strong on the court with three of their spikers making the all­ county first team after making a run to the regionab in the post season. Maple Valley and Middleville had strong showings in the SMAA and O-K Blue re­ spectively. The Trojan season ended in dis­ tricts, and with it the coaching career of Cindy Middlebush after 14 years as the Middleville mentor. Hastings and Delton continue to sew the seeds for the future of the volleyball squads. All-Barry County First Team Volleyball 02-03 Jenna Bryans - Hastings An honorable mention all O-K Gold out­ side hitter, the senior Bryans led the Saxons on the floor this year with what Coach Gina McMahon calls consistent, smart, strong play, and positive leadership abilities. Hastings go-to hitter averaged 2.77 kills per contest and also had 3.34 digs a game. Jessie Buche - Lakewood A junior, fighting up front as a middle blocker for the Vikings, Buche averaged 339 kills (478 total) and 1.722 blocks (229 total) per match. Buche also knotchcd 3.35 digs and 236 assists per contest. Ser ring, she smacked 74 aces this season while also getting the ball in play 94-percent of the time. Abby Chase- Lakewood Another Viking junior, Chase set things up for her teammates this season by leading the county with 785 assists, nearly six per contest. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS The cream of the crop. The Lakewood senior outside hitter, Krauss led the coun­ ty's top team this season. Her 493 kills (3.71 per contest) were more than double just about everyone else in the county, other than hcr teammate Buche. Krauss doesn’t just get things done at­ tacking at the net. She had 40 aces with a serving percentage of 95-percent this win­ ter, averaged 5.24 digs per match, and had 63 total blocks. Everything is set up for Krauss to be spiking the ball for the Ferris State Bull­ dogs next fall. Cary Middlebush - Middleville A first team all O-K Blue selection in this, her senior season, Middlebush led the Trojans in defensive digs, and also in serv­ ing percentage. In league play she averaged 53 digs per contest and served at 97-percent. Coach Cindy Middlebush says that Cary was the team's floor captain. In the Blue she averaged 3.1 kills per contest and scored 12 aces in 25 contests. All-Barry County Second Team Volleyball 02-03 Rachel Clinton - Middleville Nodce Is hereby given toal tw Barry County Planning Commiswon wH conduct a pubic hearing on March M. 2003, M 7:00 pjn. In the Community Room ol the Courts & Law BUktog located al 200 West Court St. In Hasting,, Mfcn. The subject ol ths pttrtc hasting w*l be toe conaideratkn pl tj Mowing amendment to the 1070 Barry Court, Zoning Ordnance, ae mended. MAJ- GMAIWK A-' Request to razon* property in Becton 5 A 0 of OrangrvBe Township (see below). The Trojan senior Clinton was the sterl­ ing half of TK’s two-pronged setting at­ tack. Clinton was an all O-K Blue selection after leading TK with 4.4 assists per contest in the league. NOTICE TO IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Irving Township Board wU moot on the second Wednaactey of each month on fte following dates lor 2003-3004: April 9, 2003; May 14,2003; «*une 11, 2003; July 9,2003; Auguat 13, 2003; September 10, 2003; October 8, 2003; November 12. 2003; December 10, 2003; January 14. 2004; February 11, 2004; March 10.2004. Al meetings begin at 700 pun. rod are held at the Township Hal at 3425 Wing Rd. IndMdual* with dhabHties requiring auxftary aids or services shoted contact the dark seven days before scheduled meeting dais by con­ tacting the cleric at 3241 Wood School Rd.. MkMevUo. Ml 49333, Phono • (269) 948-8893. AR Coach Cindy Middlebush calls her “tough”, “persistent", and "aggressive on defense”. Clinton averaged 2.4 digs per game, and served a strong 9?-percent dur­ ing conference play. Jen Glenn - Delton Panther senior captain Glenn was se­ lected to the all-KVA first team after lead­ ing the DK attack this winter. A “great motivator and team leader," says Coach Rhonda Sturgeon, Glen led the team in attack attempts with 433, finishing the year with 70 kills. She also led the squad in aces with 24. and finished second with 171 digs. Ashley Gordeneer - Maple Valley One of three all-SMAA first learners for the Lions, Gordeneer “stepped up her level of play this year as she moved from the outside to the middle,” said Coach Kelly Becklin. and “developed into one of lhe best middle hitters in the SMAA." In hcr second season as a varsity starter, Gordeneer had 214 kills, 62 digs, 64 solo blocks, and 73 block assists. She also con­ nected on 90-pcrccnt of her service at­ tempts. Roxanne Huisman - Delton Playing all over lhe place for the Pan­ thers, the junior Huisman was an honorable mention KVA player this winter. She finished second on the Panther team with 79 kills and in aces with 23. “A great team leader and outstanding ath­ lete.” says Coach Rhonda Sturgeon, Huis­ man led the team in digs with 213 and sin­ gle blocks with 55. Katie MacDonald • Lakewood More strong serving stats from a Viking junior. MacDonald had 46 aces this year with a serving percentage of 93-percent. While the ball was in play. MacDonald averaged 137 kills and 2.9 digs per contest. Courtney Oakland - Hastings The Saxons' senior captain, Oakland was named Hastings* MVP by hcr teammales after running the offense for them this sea­ son. Coach Gina McMahon said she saw great improvements in Oakland's first year in the front row. Over the course of the sea­ son Oakland averaged 1.07 kills, 3.32 as­ sists, and 2.73 digs a game. She was suc­ cessful on 85-pcrccnt of hcr service at­ tempts, while averaging 1.82 aces a contest. Meiisa Potts - Middleville The other half of the Trojan senior setter combo, Potts was honorable mention all O­ K Blue this winter. Potts averaged 43 assists and 2.4 digs per contest. Another strong Trojan server, she served it up at 93-perccnt and had 10 aces in 10 league contests. “Both of our set­ ters are the reason our team finished second in the Blue,” said Coach Cindy Middle­ bush. Krystal Root - Maple Valley The Lions' senior setter Root was a first team all-SMAA selection after getting things going for Lion offense by dishing out 572 assists this season. A strong serving threat for Valley, she had 46 aces while serving successfully 93­ percent of the time. Root also had 1C5 digs on the year. She "was a leader on and off the court with hcr sportsmanship, hustle, attitude, and work ethic," says Coach Kelly Becklin. Carol Ergang Irving TownaMp Clark Coon. at the Mater at Sac.6, T2N, R10W, ft E 66 ft to FOB, ft E 594 ft. ft S 270 ft, ft W 394 ft, P* NZTOfttoPOB. Beg. at fta W % poet of Sec. 5, T2N. R10W, ft N165 ft, ft E 73 ft, ft N 64 Deg. E 91 ft to fte shore ol Gun Lahn, ft SE’ty along shore 490 ft, ft S 59 Deg. W 428.76 ft, ft N 372 ft to FOB. 06X1 1-006X65-00 (Souftcm portion) Pace!» Parcel From AR (Agricultural Rural Rerjdearial) To C-l (Light CuumauaT) __ • 08X11-005-019-10 (J8X11-005X18X0 ■bPromC-2 (Rural A Residential Convenience Commercial) ToC-1 (Light Commercial). Coom. at (he E % port of Sec. 6, T2N, R10W, ft S 200 ft to FOB. th S 595 ft. ft W 330 ft, ft N 393 ft. th E 330 ft to FOB. Parcel f 08-011X06-062-20 (Single Family, Two Family, Medium High Density Multiple Family Residential) (Light Commercial). From R-3 ToC-1 Beg. at fte E % pool of Sec. 6, T2N, R10W, ft S 200 ft, th W 330 ft, th S 1150 ft, ft W 330 ft, ft N 1030 ft. th W 140 ft, ft NWTy 580 ft to fte E - W % line of Sec. 6, ft W along said quarter line 1850 ft, ft N 300 ft to fte center of Marsh Rd., ft Ely along fte cemerime 530 ft, ft N 220 ft. to fte shore of Gun Lake, ft N’iy and ETy atong fte shore to a point 130 ft West of Pickerel Cove Drive snd 130 ft North of fte centerline of Marsh Rd., ft E 130 ft, th SE’ly 200 ft, ft E 1060 ft, ft SE’ly 111 ft. ft E 26b ft, to fte E line of Sec. 6, th S 155ft to POB. Parcel* 06X11-006X49X0,08X11X06X50X0. 06X11X06X52X0,08X11X06X52-10, 08X11X06X52-20,08X11X06X56X0, 08X11X06X61X0,08X11X06X62X0, 08X11-006X62-JQ, 08X11X06X62-40, 08X11X06X65X0 (fte Northern portion), 08X11X06X69X0,08X11X06X69-10, 08X11X06X71X0,08X11X06X09X0, 08X11X06X11-10,08X11X06X11-20, 08X11X06X11-30,08X11X06X11-40, 08X11X06X13-22.08X11X06X16X0. 08X11X06X35-10,08X11X06X35-20, 08X11X06X44X0,08X11X06X63X0 .From C-2 (Rural & Residential Convenience Commercial) AD of the above mentioned property is located in deny County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportu­ nity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may bo mailed to the addroes listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Mich., between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed betwoor 12-1 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Please ctel the Bany County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 tor further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audotapes of printed materials being considered at the mooting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetng/beanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the fottowng: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 223 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith Barry County Cleric Advert isemeni Little Known Secret In Barry County BY DAVID STOWERS Many people in Barry County have no idea that there is a small company in the area called Netpcnny.net. Netpenny offers fast, reliable, inexpensive dial-up Internet service to Hastings and the surrounding communities. What's so refreshingly unusual is that Netpenny charges only $4.95 a month for Internet access and they have no contracts, no set up fees and they don’t even require a credit card. Netpenny is able to keep their cost low by utilizing an underground data center located 85 feet underground in Grand Rapids where there’s no heating or air-conditioning required. Netpenny only has one billing rate and not only is it simple, its fair because you only pay for what you use. Netpenny charges only I penny per minute. They have a $4.95 minimum charge each month, however this includes 495 minutes (8.25 hours) of Internet service so people who don't use the Internet much win big. Then they simply charge I penny per minute after that with a maximum monthly charge of $14.95, which is still a fantastic price for unlimited Internet service. Some people are saving as much as $227 a year - which is a car payment, a boat payment or a weekend getaway year after year, just for switching Internet companies. With the cost of Internet for most families in our area running in excess of $19.95 or more per month, its refreshing to know that there is a highquality/low-cost alternative for our community. For more information about Netpenny.net just go to their website: www.netDcnnY.ngt and/or cal) them toll free - 1-888-278-7239. INFORMATION WE OBTAMWU. BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bf ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detatet has bean mode In the condHfons of a mortgage made by Ronald Steven Brotwrton and Lisa Jean Bremerton, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Option Ono Mortgage Corporation. a CaMomia Corporator Mortgagee. dated July 13, 1999, and recorded on July 20, 1999 document •1032737 In Barry County Records. Michigan, on wtiich mortgage there is cteimed to ba due at tw date hereof tw sum of NINETY-FOUR THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR AND 88/100 dollars ($94.42488). inducing interest at 8.500% per annum. Under tw power ot sate contained In said mortgage and tw statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage w« be forectoeed by a sate of tw mort­ gaged premises. or tome part of turn, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 180 p.m., on April 24.2003. Said premtees are situated In TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County, Michigan, and are dearrihed as: Commencing at tw northeast comer d section 26. town 2 north, range 9 west twnce eouto 00 dogroes 45 minutes 54 seconds west on toe east too d toe northeast. 1/4 ol said sector 861.96 feel to tw place ot beginning ol tola desertpton; thence contoulng eouto 00 degrees 45 mtortos 54 seconds westen said east 466.70 root to tw south toe ol nortoeest 1/4 ol said northeast IM; thanes eouto 89 degrees 53 minutes 19 seconds west on said too 466.70 Met; thence north 0 degrees 45 minutes 54 seconds east 466.70 teat; thence north 89 degrees S3 minutes 19 seconds seat 466.70 Ieet lo toe piece ol bogtortog. The redemption ported shea bo 12 monthjs) tram the date ot such sale. Deled: March 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Teem G (248) 593-1310 Trott 4 Trad. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Ferms, Ml 48025 File *200314537 Team G (4/10) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 20. 2003 - Page 13 Barry’s best ball handlers... LEGAL NOTICE The 2002-2003 All-Barry County Boys’ Basketball First Team, (from left) Dustin Bowman (Hastings). Clint Tobias (Lake­ wood). Scott Secor (Lakewood), Brett Knight (TK). Jon Yeazel (TK) (Missing from photo is Delton’s Shawn Moore.) Another season of hard court action ended around the county last week with Vi­ kings falling to the Slate No. 1 South Chris­ tian Sailors on Friday night in the regional semifinal. The Vikings came out on top of the Barry County District after knocking out lhe visitors from Allegan. Hastings had to face those lough Sailors twice this season battling (heir way through the murderous O-K Gold schedule. The TK Trojans battled some inconsis­ tency as they fought their way through the Blue season, then found themselves in a fa­ miliar position, battling Lakewood in the district final. With their two all-county performers and a host of other strong young men, the Dclton Kellogg Panthers started out hot and finished off one of their best seasons in re­ cent memory. Maple Valley had a tough time in the SMAA this winter, but found the touch at tournament time as they battled their way to a Class C district final against their league champions from I-eslic. The county was full of outstanding sen­ ior leaders this winter like Hastings Dustin Bowman and Lakewood’s Scott Secor, but quite a few underclassmen made their mark on the hard wood this year as well. All-Barry County First Team Boys’ Basketball 02-03 Dustin Bowman - Hastings TheSa»mhs^|6’2-senlttr16idtet,rBdwman was named al I-conference in the tough O-K Gold after leading the Saxons in scoring, free throw percentage (76.3-perccnt), re­ bounding (5.5 per game), deflections, and steals this winter. Bowman averaged 165 points per game by shooting an outstanding 48-percent from the floor. Brett Knight - Middleville Knight, a 6’2 junior forward, poured in 12.7 points per contest this winter for TK, and was an honorable mention all O-K Blue selection. Gunning the ball from long range, Knight shot 40-perccnt from behind the arc. THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT TNE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mads to foe condition* of a mortgage made by Ricky L EBuns and Theresa M. Elans. husband and wife, as tenants by tw entirety (ongtoal mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 1. 1999. and recorded on March 2. 1999. Document No. 1025905 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the /Veils Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association fka Northwest Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 3. 2002. which was recorded on October 9. 2002. Document No. 1089061. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TEN AND 40/100 dollars ($75,210.40). including interest at 8.910% per annum. Under *w power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wNi be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on April 24. 2003 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23 of Sundago Park, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 71. together with the right of access to Thomappte Lake over and across Lot 13 ol Sundago Park Plat. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (246) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200227533 Team M (4/10) When he worked his way to the foul strip.he shot 82-percent. Knight also averaged 4.8 rebounds and 2 assists a game. A team Captain, Hirneiss clamped down against opponents top guards with some great defensive play. He averaged 3 steals a game. Shawn Moore - Delton The 6’1 senior Moore was the Panthers leading scorer this season averaging 13.7 points per contest. A first team all-KVA se­ lection, Moore set school records in three’s attempted and made for a season and a ca­ reer at Delton. “This kid has worked very had at his game and has become one of the best threepoint shooters in South West Michigan. But I’m even prouder of his improvements on the defensive end,” says Coach Mike Mohn. Eric Lamphere - BCCS The Barry County Christian School sen­ ior guard was the epitome of a senior leader. Lamphere notched his 1000th career point this winter and finished the season with a 19 points per game average. But Lamphere wasn’t just a scorer, he averaged 6.28 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 5.76 steals every time he stepped out on the floor. Eric Smith-Maple Valley A 6’1 forward who was forced to the center spot by Valley's lack of height, the senior Smith was another great defensive player for the Lions who averaged 3 steals a contest. He also got it done on th*, offensive end pouring in 10 points per contest and pulling down six rebounds per game as a first team all-SMAA selection. - S'ott Secor - Lakewood Lakewood’s senior go-to-guy, the 6’2 Secor was the Vikings leading rcorer this season. At times took over ball games like in the Regional semifinal against State No. 1 South Christian where he poured in 20 points. Clint Tobias - Lakewood One of many talented underclassman playing on the Viking squad this winter. The 6’1 junior Tobias is back on an all­ county squad after spending the season as a tough inside-outside threat for Lakewood. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Duane T. Randall, a married man and Stephanie Nicole Randall, his wife (original mortgagors) to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated July 8. 1999, and recorded on July 23.1999 in Instrument No. 1032886 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on September 9. 1999 in Instrument No. 1033672. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Washington Mutual Bank. FA successor by merger to Bank United. Assignee by an assignment date'J August 27. 1999. which was recorded on December 13, 1999, In Instrument »1039002. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 57/100 dollars ($64,735.57). todudmg interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is liereby gr/en that said mort­ gage win be foredoeed by a sate of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 11X) p m., on April 24,2003. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest comer of Section 34. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria lownship. Barry County, Michigan; thence along the Section line 430 feet; thence East 215 Ieet; thence South 430 Ieet to the South Ine of said Section; thence West to foe place of beaming. The redemption period shal be 1 month(s) from foe dale of such sate, unless an aftdavM of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded In accordance wtfo MCLA 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case foe redemption period shall be 6 monfo(s) from lhe date of such sale. Dated: March 20,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200233432 VA Team F (4A10) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in foe condrtions ol a mortgage made by Deborah Versiuys. a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 5.2001. and recorded on Ji4y 13. 2001 Document No. 1063038 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof foe sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 90/100 dollars ($110,920.90). inducing interest at 7375% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in said mortgage and foe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- venue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on April 24. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF kMTOUEV^E. Barry County. Michigan, and are Lot 29. MfodtevHe Downs Addition No. 2. Records. ALSO: Beginning at foe Norfowest cor­ ner of Lot 30. MiddtevBe Downs AddNton No. 2. accordtog to foe recorded plat foereof as record- (PIN ■ 120.02 foot) to foe NorihMat comer of Lot degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds West (previous <*•* "North 56 degrees 20 minutes West) 99.55 nfog. al In foe Northwest 1/4 ol SecSon 27. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Barry County Records The redemption period M be 6 months) c’ays from foe dtee of such sate. Dated: March 20.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team X (248) 563-1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200315404 TeemX MORE...See Gagers, page 14 Jon Yeazel - Middleville W YMCA of Barry County Trojan Coach Kurt Holzhueter says that Yeazel is the first TK sophomore to make first team all O-K Blue in almost 40 years. Yeazel averaged 14.6 points per game on 53-perccnt shooting from the floor. Also averaged 43 rebounds and 2 steals per con- 1 MSEMLL/SOFTMli All-Barry County Second Team Boys’ Basketball 02-03 BASEBALL Chris Gillfillan - Delton ___ muMTs"___ Gillfillan, a 6’3 senior, was chosen as an honorable mention all-KVA player for the second time this season after leading the Panthers in rebounds, assists, and charges taken. In his third year on the varsity Gillfillan the do-everything guard/forward averaged 93 points and 8.6 rebounds per-contest. fCwraaf fiMMRaranM KMM>vMaro • Every player ptay, in the field and bats each inning. No one alts on the bench. • Game length la throe innings...an Inning is over when everyone has had a turn to bat. • Batters hit the ba* from a t-bal standard...no pitch­ ing • Players rotate positions each Inning. • Practices and game* are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Northeastern School fields. Jimmy Hirneiss - Maple Valley An honorable mention all-SMAA player in this his senior season, the 5’9 guard Hir­ neiss averaged 13 points per game. MARCH J Oth . 28th MAJMTF - $25.00 OFF - (CumM 1st a 2nd Graders) ON COMPLETE INTERIOR A EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for clearcoat finishes Washing. Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning 8 detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special Same as Minor ‘Ts’ except: The YWCA', Youfrl BaaaMKaMbal program helps Mda become not only beUar players, but boner people aa we*, re a prngreeeleo program with multiple ape epeeinc Every child gets to ploy and the gamoe era aale, exdtlng HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP rnUa south of Statu St. 2CT/945-5607 r^=W1fTWI IOIM S O F 1r B A L L DIAMONDSSOFTBALL JOB OPENINGS AT CHARLTON PARK GROUNDSKEEPER - SECURITY GUARD: Carpentry, maintenance, grounds experience, H.S. diploma, valid driver’s license, pre-employment drug screen requited. Must be at least lo years of age, own transportation. Starting at $6.50 per hour. 3 TICKET BOOiH ATTENDANTS: Summer seasrn 24-30 hours per week, including week­ ends. Pay @ $5.50 per hour. Must be 16 years of age. Own transportation and references required. 7 SPECIAL EVENT ATTENDANTS: Event weekends only. Pay 0 $5 50 per hour. Own transportation, references required. Complete job descriptions and applications available at Chariton Park Museum Office, Mon.-Fri. 8am-5m. DEADLINE: April 18,2003. Phone: 269-945-3775 • Coaches pilch. After five pitches, the batter has the option ot using lee-stand • Balls and strikes are not c*lsd uniats bailer swings at ba* (strike). • Practices and games are played on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Northeastern School fields. FEE-WEE BASEBALL (Current 3rd B 4th Graders) 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. CMM (4rt0) (Current 3rd A 4tf> Graders) • Game length is six innings (no new inning after 1 hour and 30 minutes)...5 runs per inning limit. • Players pitch. • Every player is placed in batting order. • Balls and strikes are called. • Practices and games are scheduled on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Hastings Southeastern School fields. • Game length is six innings (no new inning after 1 tour and 30 mtnutos)...5 runs per inning limit. • Players pilch. • Every player is placed in batting order. • Bails and strikes are calk'd. • Practices and games are vchedufad on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Hastings Southeastern School and Bob King Park softbal fields. wuthbasebaii/softbiiiisniits SEASON Teams will begin league practicing the week o< April 28. Games should begin in late May and continue until the end of June. “:z!:tration Procedures < 1 di FEE: $40.00 per Player FAMILY RATE: 2nd child: $35. any additional child: $30 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Available upon request. BE6ISTRATI0N DEADLINE Friday, March 28th, 2003 Registration form and fee must be received to secure a team spot. Hswtelstfstsr or Felpausch Food Carter; or call to request a fax copy. MAIL FORM AND PAYMENT TO: YMCA KO. Box 232, HMtap, Ml 4N5* REGISTER IN PERSON AT 2*55 IroqrobIMi. Pbo«: MMS74 DROP BOXES LOCATED AT Hastings Oty Hall rod FHpansdl Food Center or REGISTER BY FAX (Vhn A MasterCard Only) to *45-2*31 �P«0» 14 - The HMtmgs Benner - Thursday. March 20. 2003 Exchange Club Young Citizens of Month selected for March The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Courtney Thoma­ son and Morgan Burger, with teacher Carol Frey. Students entertained by musical group The comedy and musical entertainment group Three Men and a Tenor (pic­ tured) performed for students in the Hastings Area School System Monday at Cen­ tral Elementary. Students from all the district's elementaries. middle school stu­ dents. and members of the high school choir were able to attend three perform­ ances of the group Monday. The group will perform for the public tomorrow (Fri­ day, March 21). at 7 p.m. at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Their appearance is a fund-raiser for the senior programs of the Barry County Commission on Aging. Tickets are $10 per person. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for March are (from left) An­ drew Moore, Gabe Sutherland and Kendal Doubek. CAGERS, cont. from page 13 Matthew Cathcart, shown here with teacher Tricia Kietzman, is Young Citi­ zen of the Month for March from Pleasantview Elementary School. Drew Whitney - Hastings The Saxons second scoring threat, the 6* junior guard Whitney averaged 10.6 points per game with the help of getting things done from behind the three-point line and a the foul line. Whitney connected on over 74-pcrccnl of his free throw attempts, and led the Sax­ ons from behind the arc by knocking down 45 three’s over the course of the season. Travis WUtani-Lakewood Just a sophomore, the 6'4 Willard was a good scorer and rebounder when he got his hands on the basketball. Willard really stepped it up in post sea­ son play as he knotted a double-double in each of the Vikings district contests. Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Raven Brown and Bethany Roberts, shown with teacher Amy Tebo. Hayley Larson, shown here with teacher Sally Dreyer, has been se­ lected by the Exchange Club o' Hast­ ings as Young Citizens of the Month for March at St. Rose School. Central Elementary’s Young Citizens of the Month for March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, ere (from left) Melissa McClurkin, Samantha Sherk and Eric Pettengill. Switch To ALLTEL Get the ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS LOWEST PRICE on the Motorola V60i on Saturday. March 22, 2003 at MO am., Assyria Township will be conducting the following meet­ ings at the Township Hall on Tasker Road, lust each of M-66 Available on any ALLTEL rate plfcn $9.95 a month or higher.* Budget Hearing A copy of the budget may be obtained by contacting tne Clerk at 269-758-4003 and will also be available at the meeting. The Annual Meeting for Assyria township will be held Immediately following the Budget Hearing. LIMITED TIME Now Only A Regular Meeting will be held following the Annual Meeting for the purpose of approving the budget s29.95 Debbie Massimino Assyria Township Clerk AtaMOmMnMt The ALLTEL FREEDOM NOTICE GUARANTEE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIOS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Apptee to ALLTEL Freedom plana. Doot not apply to prapeid cadng plans. Boomerang or other services from ALLTEL or its avtoorized agents. Pt-mo promoton* require 2-yoar service a^oomert LMtod tmo odorJAMe a^piee leal CeUutar (269) 979-5520 Cefl-jW (269)323-7500 (smir»»rs KWtw-otr SOHOltees: 2X3EM On*. SE (•K1M0 094S 3021 W MmiS (260) 364-2832 ..I m.m es-fre OMMi-ew kki 3331 HW KM) 283-3001 KOKT-tHO (231)893 6300 (2W)342 «» 2«n>*»>s iai>ns44i (MI983 1W0 KM) 393-6211 Sealed Bids will be received by Rutland Charter Township, at •to Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. until 3.00 p.m. local time March 27. 2003, at which time they wil be publicly opened and reed aloud Work Indudes a 5 inch wall approx. 100 ft. plus • priced per foot, stainless steel screen assembly, pump make Myers 1/2 hp. pressure tank 202 diaphragm, drop size pipe line, offset pipe size line, cable 12-2 - pneed per ft.. 2 state approved hydrants and fittings, all fittings/sphce kits/gauges and valves necessary, grouting and casing - priced per ft., trenching to new hydrants - priced per fl, abandoning of old weH. al wiring and necessary components to finish work to customers satisfaction. Work to be completed by May 10. 2003. All equrpmentUtxx/insurance to complete work to be furnished by contractor. Drop box onto electrical pole to be installed by Consumers Energy, al other wiring to be completed by con­ tractor. Rutland Charter Township reserves the right to accept any bid. reject any or al bids, to waive informaNtiaa and make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest ol Rutland Charter Township. Robin E. McKenna Clark < « No. I Senior 693-42.5; Jesiek 66-4* King Pins 62-50; Nash’s Harmen 62-50; Wieland 61-51; M-M’s 60-52; Girrbach’s 60-48; Friends 58.5-53.5; Ward and Friends 58-54; Sun Risen 573-543; 4 B’s 563­ 563; Kuempel 53.5-58.5; Early Risen 53.5-583; Hall's 52-60; Butterfingers 44­ 64. Womens High Gaum - G. Scobey 187; N. Bechtel 181; E Ulrich 164; E Durham 167; S. Merrill 184; Y. Markley 173; R. Murphy 162; C. Stuart 169; S. Pennington 175; G. Otis 184; S. Dryer 165. Womens High Safes - E Ulrich 463; E Dunham 486; S. Merrill 540; Y. Markley 464; S. Pennington 461; G. Olis 535. Men’s High Game ■ D. Waite 174; D. Hart 180; D. Kieney 168; D.Dimmen2l4; J. Beckwith 172; B. Brandt 163; L. Brandl 211;B. Cook 165; B.Adgaie 179; C. Bate 237; G. Forbey 188; K. Schantz 163; G. Waggona 192; D. Edwards 178: C. Jesiek 162; B. Terry 176. Men's High Safes ■ D. Waite 469; D. Hart 483; D. Dimmers 632; J. Beckwith 461: L. Brandt 561; B. Adgste 477; C Bate 693; G Forbey 489; G Waggona 493: D. Edwards 470; B. Terry 605. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 62; Nashville 5 Plus 60; Mace's Pharmacy 57 t/2; Eye and Ent 50 1/2; Railroad Street Mill 50; Armour Auction 48 1/2; Seeben 44; Girrbach’s 39 1/2. Womens High Games and Safes - E Vanasse 189-536; D. Seeba 203 528; B. Mate 180-522; T. Christopher 182-516; S. Armour 191-503; E Ulrich 171-484; B. Blakley 200482; B. Hathway 168475; B. Moore 172469; C. Bonnema 164-428; J. Kasinsky 150405; D. Keller 126-343; L. Elliston 212; S. Pennington 177; R. McComb 169; B. Norris 134; J. Snyda 122. Sunday Night Mixed Sunday Snoozen 68 1/2; Happy Hookas 64; Thunda Alley 63; Racing Buddies 62 1/2; Goof Balls 56 1/2; 4 Horsemen 53; Thee Froggen 52 1/2; Pinheads 49; Red Dog 48; Sandbaggers 39. Womens High Games and Series - D. Snyder 209-555; M. Kirchen 180-528; E Hammontree 193-498; A. Hubbell 198­ 479; A. Kerley 170-475: K. Thompson 175­ 386; M. Snyder 194; M. Simpson 183; H. King 176; K. Stenberg 161; L. Rentz 157; B. Cantree 152; C. Milla 66. Mens High Games and Series-B. Allen 181-518: F. Thompson 170-488; G. Crabtree 125-346; B. Falconer 198; M. McLeod 96; B Milla 96. Bowfentta Bennett Industries 61-47; Railroad Street Mill 55-53; Carlton Center Bulldozing 543-533; Dean's Doll 52.5-553; Hecka Agency 52-56; Kent Oil & Propane 49-59. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 20. 2003 - Page 15 * Knew Your Schee ls... ( Information about the Hastings Area Schools System Terrorist attack procedures outlined by Cart Schoessel Superintendent Hastings Area Schools Recent events indicate that the United States likely is going to war v ;lh Iraq. With that event being a distinct possibility, there also is an accompanying concern about the possibility of terrorist attacks in this coun­ try. Consequently, many citizens want to know what precautions and plans are in place for the protection of students if such terrorist attacks occur when the students are in school. In the Hastings Area Schools, an emergency response plan has been in place for nearly 20 years. That plan was devel­ oped with the assistance of fire and police department representatives as well as per­ sons representing other public safety agen­ cies, and has been revised over the years in order to cope with changing circumstances. One section of the emergency plan con­ tains specific procedures to be used in the event of chemical contamination, and those specifics arc applicable to chemical or bio­ logical attack responses. Other sections of the emergency plan cover bomb threats and explosions as well as dealing with intruders and medical emergencies. More recently, in consideration that spe­ cial procedures may have to be utilized for a biological threat, special “safe” locations have been identified for each school build­ ing. The school system's Maintenance De­ partment staff members have stored sup­ plies in each building that can be used to seal off the “safe” areas, and appropriate procedures for using those areas have been developed with each building's administra­ tors. In the unlikely event that there is an emergency situation, parents are asked not to come to a school unless specifically diiected to do that. It’s understood that this is E.L.S. Inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • All 48 states • vans - Reefers • in and out of Michigan • Reasonable Rates • Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded • East Coast - west Coast Call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 CITY OF HASTINGS NOMINATING PETITIONS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to hereby green that toe nominating pettoone are avtotobte at Hastings City Hal for fflecum i or me touowhXj positions MAYOR - 4-year term FIRST WARD COUNCIL MEMBER - 4-year term SECOND WARD COUNCIL MEMBER ■ 4-year term THIRD WARD COUNCIL MEMBER ■ 4-year term FOURTH WARD COUNCIL MEMBER - 4-year term TWO MEMBERS TO BOARD OF REVIEW - 4-year term Petitions must be Wed with th* City Ctortt no later than 4 00 p.m. May 13, 2003. Any registered voter residing within the City of Hastings who is interested in running for one of the elected positions should contact the City Cleric at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, or by caBing 269-945-2468 between the hours cf 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Everil G. Manahum City Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on March 24, 2003, at 7:00 pun. in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located at 206 West Court St., in Hastings. Mich. The subject of the public hearing win be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE A-4-2002 Request to rezone property in Section 6 of Orangeville Township (see below) From C-2 (Rural and Residential Convenience Commercial) to C-1 (Light Commercial). AO of the above mentored property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Property Description/Legal Description: Parcel •08-11-006-035-20 COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC. 6. T2N. R10W. TN NORTH 89DEG 56'43* WEST ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 1015.38 FT.. TH NORTH 61DEG 10'40* WEST 454 .75 FT. TH NORTH 5DEG 55WE ST 282 92 FT TO A POINT PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AS BEING 1446.2 FT WEST AND 475 9 FT NORTH OF SAID EAST 1/4 POST. TH SOUTH 4DEG 03' WEST 150.0 FT. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. TH CONTINUING SOUTH 4DEG 03- WEST 100.0 FT. TH NORTH 89DEG 22- WEST 81.67 FT.. TH NORTH 2DEG 16'10* EAST 65 00 FT . TH NORTH 89DEG 22 WEST 46 31 FT.. TH NORTH 4DEG 03' EAST 34 89 FT.. TH SOUTH 89DEG 22 EAST 1X 0 FT. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Address 123X Marsh Rd SbelbyviHe Michigan 49344 Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or in wnting. will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any writ­ ten response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W State St., in Hastings. Mich., between the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m ) Monday through Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audiotapes of pnnted materials being considered at the meeting, to individu­ als with disabilities at the meebng'hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabJities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the foltowing: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith, Barry County Clerk LEGAL NOTICE . a very difficult request, but the reason is that the resulting traffic could interfere with emergency vehicles being able to get through to the schools. Also, many parents coming to the school could create a lot of confusion and make it extremely difficult for the staff to keep track of all students. Likewise, parents calling the school will tic up the telephone lines, which must be available during emergencies. Therefore, parents are asked to tune to radio station WBCH (1220 AM, 100.1 FM) for instruc­ tions about an emergency and what they arc to do to get their students home. As always, the safety of the Hastings Area School System's students is the high­ est priority for the staff, and with everyo­ ne’s cooperation we will be able to handle emergencies effectively and efficiently. Incumbents will run for 3rd term on Hastings School Board by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Hastings School Board Trustee Kimberly Anderson and Secretary Donald Mvcrs will seek third terms on the board in the June 9 annual school election, they announced at Monday’s board mectihg. Both have served two four-year terms and are seeking another four-year term. Their two slots on the board are as yet un­ contested. No one has filed nominating pe­ titions to oppose either of them, according to district Business Manager Barb Hunt. Board candidates have until Monday, April 7 at 4 p.m. to file lhe petitions. The pair made their announcement at Monday's school board meeting. Also at the meeting, a grievance filed by the Hast­ ings Educational Support Personnel Asso­ ciation on behalf of one of the association's members was denied by the board. School Supcrintrmleel CerifrBahoeeeei aoid' the grievance concerned a disagreement over pay and hours. The uoard accepted a gift of $3,000 from four dairy farms, a vet service, an agri-service and a farmer's elevator to be used to purchase a milk vending machine for Hast­ ings High School. One of the dairy farms is co-owned by board President Patricia End­ sley. In recent years some controversy has arisen over whether school districts should allow vending machines full of pop and junk food in their buildings. “Obviously (the milk) is a healthy alter­ native,” Schoessel said. He said the district did some research on milk vending ma­ chines and said schools have been “very satisfied” with them. He said the district also has juice and water in vending ma­ chines as well as pop. Milk is sold in cafeteria lines, Schoessel said, but some students don’t go through the lines yet still want to purchase milk, ei­ ther to go with their packed lunches or as a snack. The board Monday also approved the purchase of 175 copies of the Hastings High School language arts textbook, “Lit­ erature — the American Experience” for a total cost of $10,407; 125 ccpics of the high school math textbook “ Algebra I” for a total of $6,496; and 35 copies c.t the high school career-technical education textbook “Architectural Drafting and Design.” All the books replaced outdated textbooks. Also at the meeting, the board approved changes in the student records policy to in­ clude language required by federal No Child Left Behind legislation. The major change was adding a paragraph that allows armed service recruiters and service acad­ emy recruiters to have directory informa­ tion for students in grades 9-12 that in­ cludes the students' names, addresses and telephone numbers. Parents can choose to not participate in disclosure of the directory information. Military recruiters will also be allowed access to students on campus if representatives of post-secondary institu­ tions and prospective employers arc al­ lowed access to students on campus. A change in the Community Use of School Facilities policy adds the paragraph “the board will comply with the provisions of the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, and will not discriminate against or deny access to groups protected by the act.” Also on Monday. Schoessel was sur­ prised by the announcement that the pool complex in the new Community Education and Recreation Center will be named after him and his wife. Loretta. Endsley said the naming ot the pool after the Schoessels had been in the works prior to Schoesscl's re­ cent announcement that he will retire this coming September. “That truly is special.” Schoessel said when the announcement was made. “My See SCHOOL BOARD, page 20 Notice Of Mortgage Forecloture Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by G Stephen Menke and Delmarae Menke, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 21.1999. and recorded on June 2. 1999 as Document No 1030499 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to Fannie Mae. Assignee by an assignment dated January 3. 2000. which was recorded on February 23 2000 as Document No 1041385. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTYONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTYSIX AND 77/IX dollars ($121,766 77). including interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part o< them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on April 17. 2003 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Lots 273, 2/4 and 275 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties, Unit #2. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 ol Plats on Page 63. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date ot such sale. Dated: March 13. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 Hie #200314710 Team S (4/3) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS Firm IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Dennis J. Vandeml a married man and Melissa VandertM hts wife (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc . Mortgagee, dated August 29. 2001. and recorded on January 13. 2003 in Liber 1095359 on Page 1 through 7 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 95/IX dollars ($125,225.95). including interest at 7.500% per annum by Affidavit of Claim of interest recorded January 13.2003. in Document No. 1095359, Barry County Records. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, ot some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1XX) p m., on April 17, 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described es: That part of Lot 40 of Lakeside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 55, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast comer of said Lot 40; thence Southwesterly along North line OT eaM Lot 1X Ieet; thence Southeasterly paraDei with the East line of sato Lot to the South !<ne of said lot; thence East to the Southeast comer of said tot; thence Northwesterly along East line of said lol to place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.32‘1a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date ot such sale. Dated: March 13,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team C (248) 593-1X1 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 304X Telegraph Road. Sute 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200230625 * Team C (4Z3) Hope Township Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting March 17. 2003 Al Board members present and 3 guests Approved 2003-04 Budget Approved previous mmutes. bills and received standing reports Approved paying Ms to end o< Fiscal Teat General Fund Year End Transfers. Amending 2002-03 Budget to Fiscal Year end. and sign lor Recycle Bin Seston Contract. Bros lor traler. Treasurers Workshop, and Schedule ol Meetings lot 2003-04. Also approved Resokrtoos 2003-2 General Appropriations Act 2003-3 Depreciation on Feted Assets and 2003-4 Metro Act Meeting Adjourned 7.55 pun. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albeit. Supervisor (340) Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 12.2003 Meeting was caned to wrier at 740 pm Board members present: Supervisor Doster. Treasurer tiotangham. Clerk Nichols. Trustee Goyings and members ol the pubic. Aosent: Trustee Gray. Ptedge of Allegiance Approved agenda with additions Approved minutes Board Meeting held February 12. 2003 with amendments No Public Comment. Commissioners Report report received by Commissioner Wayne Adams Public Comment Bin Shireman comments on Utile Long Leks Sewer. Pine Lake Fee Dept Report placed on he. Pine Lake Fka Dept Request placed on hold. PtF ISghMr Herzog placed on MLOA. Poke Oept report placed on Be. Hickory Comers Fire Dept placed on Be. Jim Dimock tuoring request (two motions made, both MM. due to tied votes). Approved Pine Lake Assoc. Fireworks permit Approved History PreservaOon Assoc ot Berry County use ol hel tor Apri 8 meeting. Approved Supervisor to apply lor Smalt Town Design Initiative Grant Approved Taiecommunicstions Resolution. Clerk & Treasurer 's reports piaced on Be Denied request lor waive d insuBdent funds charge. Motion approved to pay outstanding bBs. Meetsig is adjourned due Io weather, remain­ der o< the agenda to be done at budget workshop in the morning. Meeting adjourned at 030 p.m. Normanjean Nkhois. dark Attested to bv: Mark Doster. Supervisor (3/20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael W Hayes and Reda S. Hayes, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated March 12. 1999. and recorded on March 17. 1999 m Liber Document #1026648 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., as assignee by an assignment dated Sept. 16. 1999. which was recorded on Oct 25, 1999. in Liber Document #1036982, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED ELEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN AND 58/1X dollars ($111,627 .58). including interest at 6.950% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p m., on April 17. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The East 1/2 of the North 12 rods of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated March 13. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team 0(248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P C Attorneys and Counselors 304X Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Hie #200314280 Team D (4/3) PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that noxious weeds and vegetation as defined by Section 38-100 to Section 38-106. of Division 4. of Article II. of Chapter 38 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, not cut during the growing season of April 15, 2003. to October 15. 2003. may be cut by the City of Hastings or its designated representative, and the owner of the property shall be charged with the cost thereof. Noxious weeds and grasses more than eight (8) inches in height, dead bushes, and bushes infested with dangerous insects or infectious diseases must be cut and removed from the property. Any owner who refuses to destroy and remove such material may be subject to a Civil Infraction and fine, and the City or its designated representative may enter upon the land as many times as necessary, and destroy and remove such material and charge lhe cost to the property owner. Any expense incurred by the City shall be reimbursed by the owner of the land. Unrecovered costs shall be levied as a lien on the property and shall be collected against the property in the same manner as general taxes. The City, through its Code Enforcement Officer, shall have the right to enter upon such lands for the purpose of cutting down, destroying or removing nox­ ious weeds or vegetation and shall not be liable in any action of trespass. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 20. 2003 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 03-23653-DE Estate ol LEONA VALERIA HARRISON Date of birth 11/28/1913. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Leona Valena Harnson. who lived at 8394 Cory Drive. Delton. Michigan died 10/15/2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims agamst tho estate will be forever barred unless presented to Charlene L Burk, named persona) representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 8394 Cory Dnve. Delton. Ml 49046 and the named'proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice 3-11-03 Michael B Walting (P55771) 7215 South Westnedge Avenue Portage. Michigan 49002 (269) 344-1100 Charlene L. Burk 8394 Cory Drive Delton. Michigan 49046 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of Rosalie Marie Moore Date of birth: 8/11/24. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Rosalie Mane Moore, who lived at 953 Lakeview Drive, Hastings. Michigan died 1-30-03. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate •ill Do forever barred unless presented to Richard E. Moore, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to bom the probate court at Hastings and the named/proposed personal rep­ resentative within 4 months after the date of pub­ lication ol this notice. Date: 3-15-03 Richard E. Moore 2816 Hammond Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 (3/20) 948-8542 (WO) OPEN HOUSE NEW LISTING SUN.. MARCH 2T° * 2-A PM Dir From Downtown Nashville- M G6 Hwy 1 block south of M 79 E on Francis St HO E. FRANCIS ST. • NASHVILLE VILLAGE S BEST BUY TMW-028 • Hope Twp., [M( Schools - Bring «hes and move right me- this furnished ^m, 1 bath cottage with 50' of iontage 0.1 ai sports Cloverdate Lake. Just in time to enjoy summer at the lake for ........... 474300 NEW LISTING L3K TMC-160-VUIage of Nashville, Mapto Valley Schools • 1-1/2 story home, nicety updated. Great property tor that young couple starting out. Why rent when you can get in this house with litre or nothing down? AH major appli­ ances stay, al you have to do is move in. Fte your landlord today at............ .$78300 BEST BUY FARM WP :■ I TMC-182 • Vltogt ol Woodtand, Latewood Schools • Contractor owned 1,550 sq. ft. dot­ house. Located between Woodland Elementary and the community ball diamonds and park. 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bati. 2 story home with new 2 stall garage and concrete drive. 2 year old roof, vinyl siding, deck and flooring. Al appliances remain. Shows 4 star Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Deraid E. Maple and Belinda Sue Maple . husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Equitrust Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee dated November 22. 1995. and recorded on December 1. 1995 in Liber 646 on Page 237 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned sub­ sidiary of Bank of America. N.A) successor m interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated November 14.1996. which was recorded on June 30.1997. in Uber 700 on Page 230. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND NINETEEN AND 24/100 dol­ lars ($85.019 24), including interest at 7 875% Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on April 17. 2003 Said premises are situaied in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. M.cNgan. ano are described as: Beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 37 of the recorded plat of Spring Point No. 1 Section 8. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, thence South 64 degrees 0 minutes West on the Southerly line of Alling Dr. 125.19 feet; thence South 2 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds East 332.72 feet; thence West 330 feet; thence South 2 degrees 31 min­ utes 10 csconds East 213.20 feet to the North line of Lakewcy Drive, thence East North the North line of saio road. 568 85 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 9 t^conds East on the West line of Woodward Rd 600 27 feet thence West 150.71 feet to the place of beginning sub­ ject to an easement for ingress and egress over the West 66 feet thereof. Barry County Records The redemption period shaft be 6 monttXs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: March 13. 2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott 4 TroC PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File f 200234770 Team G (3Z13H*3> 411M00 TMM123 * Hastings Charter Itep. and Schools * Classic remodeled 4 bedroom, 2­ 1/2 bath. 2 story farm house with attached 3 stall garage on spacious 70+/-acre farm (60+/rtlabte). Only 4+/- mies east of town or paved read. Vinyl siding, Thermopane windows, new kitchen, natiral woodwork, MFL, appliances stay. 40x80 pole bam and shed. Ideal for horse and hunting. Excellent investment with ample spirts alowed. Will divide. House 4 70W-acres Raducad $10,500 . .New Price $289,000 House 4 40W- acres Reduced $14,100 . .New Price $224,800 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 ■1T 269-945-0524 www.trademarkreatty.com Driving The Industry 305 S. Broadway (M-S7) * HaaUnga Direction Honored by Rotary President Jeff Mansfield were Eddie and Mary O’Donnell and their son Brian. Originally from Ireland, the O'Donnells purchased a dairy farm north of Freeport. They represented all those in the county who share an Irish heri­ tage. The meeting was held on St. Patrick's Day this year. Rotary-Kiwanis honor Bill Cotant at annual Rural-Urban Day In appreciation of area farmers, the Hast­ ings Rotary and Kiwanis clubs invited area farmers to attend Monday’s Rural-Urban luncheon meeting. Special honors were given to Bill Cotant for more than 55 years of dedication to the agriculture industry and to Barry County. Cotant grew up on a county farm and graduated from Hastings High School in 1948. When he was a student in Ted Knopf’s agriculture class. Colant became enthralled with some of the field trips, es­ pecially a visit to a strawberry grower’s farm. With diploma in hand. Cotant started selling produce. He and his father built a produce stand in the mid-1950s and it is still in use, although adapted for another purpose, in the family business today at Cbtant’s Farm Market. Rotary’s Jan Hartough gave the verbal tribute to Cotant, noting that he “met his wonderful wife Marilyn, and there was magic that has lasted over 50 years (actu­ ally 52 years). They raised four children who helped with the seasonal crops ~ strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, etc. Then in 1971, they added their apple or­ chards. “Bill’s son. Bob. always enjoyed this kind of work and joined his dad in the busi­ ness. They moved it to its current location of South M-37 in 1975. Bill’s father, Dwight, still sold produce and self-serve eggs out of a refrigerator they had in the ‘50s produce stand until he was not able to do it anymore,” she said. The original produce stand has been re­ stored and serves as the headquarters for Upick apples in the orchard next to Cotant’s Farm Market. Hastings farmer Bill Cotant received an agricultural appreciation award dur'ng the Kript Hastings Rotary-Kjwanis Rural-Urban Day. HOW HIRING Owner Operators Solos 83c Tooms 83c PUBLIC BEAL ESTATE AUCTION TUESDAY. APBIL 8 iocation s vats sou' EXPSMENCS0 DRIVER* OWNER OPERATORS GRADUATE STUDENTS We ere looking for experienced teams to run priority dispatch. WOODED HASTINGS 4 iwn Hatlmai on Stria St. SOLD M+—KWoottoMwo HOPE TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS SCHEDULE 2003-2004 Fiscal Year Monday. April 14. 2003 ............................................. 7:00 pm Monday. May 12. 2003 ............................................. 7.00 pm Monday. June 9. 2003 ............................................... 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2003 ....................................... 700 pjn Monday. Monday. Monday, Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday, August 11, 2003 .......................................... 7.00 pjn September 8.2003 ..................................... 7:00 p.m October 13. 2003 ........................................7:00 p.m November 10.2003 ................................... 7:00 p.m December 8.2003 ..................................... 7:00 p.m January 12.2004 ..................................... 7:00 pjn February 9. 2004 ........................................7:00 pjn March 15. 2004 ... Budget Hearing . .6:X p.m. AN meetings held at the Hope Township Hall at 5463 S. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Business hours: Wednesdays fcOO am. to 12 noon and 1:15-3:00 pun. Office phone: 269-948-2464 Minutes may be inspected during regular business hours. Linda Eddy Hough Hope Township Cleric PARCEL1 C.1WACRES PINE LUKE • GUERNSEY LUKE PAACELA SHOWS ACRES SAT & SUN • 10 & 11 AM WOODED 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, MI 49046 TMV-559 - Uapla Grow Twp„ Mapla VaMay Schools - Sbghtty roBrig sites featuring Health Dept approved conventional septic areas State certitdied stake suneyed. M-Oot and Barty Co. Road Commission Driveway permitted. M-66 Hyw. and Cloverdale Rd. frontages. Parcel A Section 28. M-66.38.79 acres w/13+/-ac. woods, pond & 1 split by nght flMmw vn-yzi 12:50.2:50.4 40. 7:10.9 10 FRVSAT LS 11 00 Parcel C Section 28. M-66.2.42 acre bulking site Parcel 0 Section 28. M46.2.42 acre buMng site Parcel E Section 28. M-66.2.33 acre bulking site Parcel F Section 28. Cloverdale Rd.. 8.11 aoBOUOig site Parcel G Section 28. Cloverdale Rd.. 725 acOMBng site Parcel H Section 28. Cloverdale Rd.. UUMGliQIM Parcell Section 28. Cloverdale Rd.. 17.69 aMUiing site Parcel 1 Section 21. Cloverdale Rd.. 1/2 mile west of M-66. Secure a lifetime of hunting with this slightly ruling 62-u'- acre parent parcel with large pond and 15+/- acres ol woods 8 splits by right. Country estate quality property.___________________________ TradeMark Realtors* on site (Parcel E) Sat.. March 22 - 9 to 10:30, Thurs., March 27 - 5 to 6:30, and Sat.. April 5th - 10 to 11:30 to Answer All Questions. See You There. Watch our ads. Details to follow. OMSTCMY BMKS (PG) 12:30.2:40. 500. 7:30. 9 40 FRVSAT LS1140 12 00. 2 20. 4:50. 7 20. 9 50 FRVSAT LS 11:50 TEAK OF TK MM (R) 1130. 2:00.4 30. 7 00. 9 30 FRVSAT LS11:50 1 "2002 DRINK wr&OOpvnMM $71900 (2306937) • anol aicaaanoia • 3nui -1 Barry County Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Dennis Pennington spoke about farm preserva­ tion and farming trends during the meeting. The fourth generation is involved with the market. Besides Bob and his wife, Kathy, their two children arc in the busi­ ness. “Bill has to be excited to sec the (recent) major expansion of the farm market...Thcy have added additional greenhouses, a gift shop and have added Aquatic Expressions, which will sell unusual species of fish for ponds and aquariums. If you haven’t been out there lately, you are in for a real treat,” Hartough said. She noted that fanning is big business in the county with more than $47 million in sales. “Farming in Barry County is very much a family affair with everyone pitching in and helping in some way. And, most im­ portant, farming in Barry Cbunty is a cher­ ished lifestyle," Hartough said. “We give tribute to all the farmers in Barry County and especially to those of you in attendance today. We say 'thank you’ for all your hard work and for making Barry County a better place to live,” she said. Dennis Pennington, county agriculture agent for Michigan State University’s Co­ operative Extension Service, spoke about farm preservation and farming trends in the U.S. and Barry County. Also honored during the program, held on St. Patrick’s Day, were Eddie and Mary O’Donnell and their son Brian. Originally from Ireland, they purchased a dairy farm north of Freeport. They represented all those in the county who share an Irish heri­ tage. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 20. 2003 - Page 17 ■Area Obituaries ...continued HASTINGS - Mildred M. Chapman, of Hastings and formerly of Delton, passed away March 16. 2003 at Thomapple Manor. Mildred was bom on Feb. 3, 1904 in Orangeville, MI, the daughter of Jay and Daisy (Hughes) Chapman. She lived in the Delton area all her life. Mildred loved flowers and enjoyed gar­ dening. farm work, and crafts. She would can and freeze fruits and vegetables for hcr family and friends. Mildred was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church. United Methodist Womens, the willing workers Sunday School class, the lunch bunch, the golden agers and the Commission on Aging. She is survived by cousins and hcr spe­ cial friends and care givers Mary and Wilbur Sager of Delton. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Marion in 1999. A graveside service was conducted Wednesday. March 19.2003, at Prairieville Cemetery. Pastor Daniel Hofmann officiat­ ed. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. ^~Conni^HWer^iske^ackson~\ LAKE ODESSA - Connie (Hiller) Tasker Jackson, age 88, a life-long resident of Lake Odessa until 1998, passed away on Monday, March 17. 2003 at the Brookhaven Medical Facility in Muskegon. MI. Connie was bom in Lake Odessa on April 24. 1914 to Archie and Jennie (Dilley) Hiller. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1933 and Barry County Normal in Hastings in 1934. Connie taught at the West Sebewa Country School for three years before marrying Cloise Tasker on Christmas Day, 1937. Together, they operated Tasker Orchards outside of Lake Odessa for 40 years before Cloise's death on April 20, 1979. Connie married Burr Jackson, long time plant engineer at lhe Lake Odessa Canning Company, on October 4, 1980. Bunpassed away on May 5, 1985. Throughout her life, Connie had been a member of the Lake Odessa Mother's Study. Club. West Odessa Missionary Society Quilters. Central United Methodist Church and more recently, before moving to Muskegon, the Ionia County Commission on Aging Social-Recreation Program. Also preceding Connie in death, was her twin brother. Calvin Hiller in 1979; sister­ in-law, Virgie Hiller in 1999 and sister-in­ law, Hildred Clum in 1996. Connie is survived by her daughter. Alice Tasker of Muskegon; her son. Fredric and his wife. Katharine Westie of Coral Gables. Fl; granddaughter. Anne Marie of Coral Gables; niece, Dorothy Brown of Charlotte; step-son. Burwayne (Anne) Jackson of Mission Viejo, CA; step-daughters. Janet (Ted) Boyden of Montague and Judy (Keith) Laidler of Grand Ledge and her long-time friend and caregiver. Betty Smith. The funeral service will be held Friday. March 21. 2003 at 1:00 P.M. at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa where lhe family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangement were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. HUDSON, FLORIDA Fred Koning Jr., of Hudson, Florida, formerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2003 in Pownal. Vermont at the age of 48. Mr. Koning was bom May 28. 1954 in Grand Rapids to his parents, Fred and Evelyn (Reil) Koning. He is survived by his three children. Fred Koning III of Nashville. Heather Koning of Freeport and Brooke Koning of Grand Rapids; one granddaughter, Jaelynn Purdum of Freeport; his mother, Evelyn Koning of Charlotte; sister, Kim Schneider of Charlotte and former wife. Jane Jones of Freeport. Friends and family are invited to a Family Affirmation Service for Mr. Koning Thursday, March 20, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. at lhe Pray Funeral Home, 401 W. Seminary in Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. > i HASTINGS - Patricia A. Newell, age 73. of Hastings, died Monday. March 17, 2003 at her residence. Mrs. Newell was born on March 12. 1930 in Homer, Michigan, the daughter of Harry & Theresa (Chapman) Weiss. She was raised in the Homer area and attended area schools, graduating in 1948 from Homer High School. She was married to Robert J. Newell on October 1. 1949 and moved to Hastings in 1964 from Marshall. MI. She was co-owner of the former Hastings Floor Covering in Hastings from 1964 until 1979. Other employment included: Span-Master Co.. Hastings Aluminum Products and Felpausch Food Store, retiring in 2001. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Hastings Country Club and enjoyed knitting, golfing, cross-word and jig-saw puzzles. Mrs. Newell is survived by her daughters. Deborah A. (Donald) Hall of Lowell and Brenda S. (Randy) Teegardin of Hastings; granddaughters, Sarah A. (Kris) Fox of Lowell and Jennifer L. (Luke) Bosscher of Grand Rapids and brother. Weston "Pork" Weiss of Homer. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Robert on March 10. 1981 and brother, Donald Weiss. Visitation will be Thursday. March 20. 2003 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Wron Funeral Home in Hastings. Services will be held Friday. March 21, 2003 at 11:30 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Public Library Building Fund or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Margie A. Durham, age 81, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. March 11.2003 at Tendcrcate. Hastings. Margie Almeda Durham was bom on June 12. 1921 in Alto. Mich., the daughter of DeForrest and Stella Peet. She was raised in Wyoming. Mich., and attended and graduated from Godwin School. was married to Russell Durham in 1941 in Belding. Mich. Mrs. Durham was employed at General Motors from 1941 to 1958 as an assembly diesel injector, food vendor fro*n I960 to 1975. She did dog grooming and was a music teacher. She was a member of lhe Whitneyville Bible Church. Mrs. Durham was a homemaker, enjoy ed ceramics, singing and reading. She was a very special mother, grand­ mother. and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by two daughters. Charlotte V. Phillips of Middleville. Cleone (Hany) McLain of Wyoming. Ml; one son. Lyle R. (Lisa) Durham of Pierson; nine grandchildren; two brothers. Forrest (Hazel) Peet of Wayland. Stewart Peet of Orangeville; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Russell Durham; sister. Eleanor Jopplin and a son-in-law. Ivan (Dedo) Phillips. Funeral sen ices were held Saturday morning. March 15. 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Dennis Ross celebrated. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Love Incorporated. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. NASHVILLE - Irene M. Guy. of Nashville. Mich, and formerly of Vermontville passed away Tuesday. March II. 2003 at Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte. MI at the age of 86. Irene was bom May 4. 1916 in Gladwin. Ml. the daughter of John and Addie (Shaffer) Guy. Her life was spent caring for others. She enjoyed feeding and watching the birds, and she also loved children. Irene enjoyed her contributions to the Sunfield History Seekers Book. Ms. Guy was preceded in death by both­ er her parents; and two brothers. Carl C. Guy. and Archie “Pat" Guy; two sisters. Letha (Guy) McDiarmid and Eula (Guy) Husman. Surviving are 12 nieces and nephews, and many great, great and great, great, great nieces and nephews. Funeral sen ices were held Friday. March 14. 2003 at the Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield, MI. An interment senice was held at the Sunfield Cemetery after the sen ice at the funeral heme. For those w ishing. contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation in memory of Irene M. Guy. c/o RFH P.O. Box 36, Sunfield. Ml 48890. The pallbearers were Bill McDiarmid. Lyle McDiarmid, Bernard McDiarmid, Everett McDiarmid. and Mark Whitney. The family is being sened by lhe Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. For more information www.legacy.com. Nailed at Mortgage Fordham Sab THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION-OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIYE MUJTARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Eric A. Reck a single man (original mortgagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation., Mortgagee, dated February 26, 1999. and recorded on March 4, 1999 in Document No. 1026045 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Washington Mutual Bank. FA. successor m interest to Homeside Lending. Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated February 26. 1999. which was recorded on April 22. 1999. in Instrument No 1028455. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FIFTY-TWO AND 10/100 dollars ($88,052.10), Including interest at 7.500% par Under the power ot safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby gwen that said mort­ gage will be forectosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m.. on April 3. 2003. Said premises ire situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry. Township of Barry, State o! Michigan, is described as follows: PARCEL 1 ’ THAT PART OF THE-SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. LYING WESTERLY OF THE CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PARCEL AS RECORDED IN LIBER 307 OF DEEDS PAGE 449 AS RECORDED IN BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND LYING EASTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGH­ WAY (BROOKLODGE ROAD). RESERVING THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR ROAD HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES. PARCEL 2: ALSO THE NORTH 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. EXCEPT A PARCEL SOLD TO CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY AND RECORDED IN LIBER 307 OF DEEDS IN PAGE 449 AND DESCRIBED AS A STRIP OF LAND 311 FEET WIDE ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27. AND DESCRIBED S FOLLOWS: TO FIND THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING OF THIS DESCRIPTION COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION. RUN THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 871.05 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 317.64 FEET. THENCE NORTH 11 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 1345.05 FEET TO THE SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MIN­ UTES 32 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION 317.63 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 11 DEGREES 30 MIN­ UTES 15 SECONDS EAST 1345.01 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING AU IN SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BARRY TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: February 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CAU: Team J (248* 593-1311 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <200213360 VA Team J (3/20) Read the MUNIR Even Been Copies conveniently available on newstands throughout the Barry County area. LAKE ODESSA - Lewis W. Robinson, age 96. of take Odessa, passed away on Tuesday. March IL 2003. Lewis was bom in Portland. Ml on Oct. 31. 1906 to Frederick and Alice (Ackley) Robinson. He attended Portland schools and had worked for the take Odessa Canning Company. Hough Brothers, and retired from Gen Corp. Lewis is sunned by his children. Elaine Shuler of take Odessa. Eloise (Luther) Brodbcck of Alma. Robert (Barbara) Robinson. Sr. of take Odessa and David Robinson of Adel. GA; II grandchildren: 22 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife. Esiclla; daughter. Oleta McArthur; great grandson. Kyle Brodbcck; and his brothers and sisters. Russell Robinson. Earle Robinson. Clinton Robinson. Lena Kaltz. and Marjorie Morrow. The funeral sen-ice was held on Saturday. March 15, 2003 at the Koops Funeral Chapel with Pastor Curtis Jensen officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in take Odessa. Notice of Mortgage Forcloeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John D. Shoup and Brenda L Shoup, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc. f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 6. 1998, and recorded on April 15,1998 in Document <1010442 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIX AND 79/100 dollars ($101.306.79). including interest at 9.720% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be forectosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1A0 p.m.. on April 10. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON, Barry County. Michigan, and are Starting at the Southwest come- of the North 8 rods of the South 32 rods of the West 495 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, tor the place of beginning, thence South along the Section line in center of Barber Road 132 feet, thence East 30 rods, thence North 132 feet, thence West 30 rods to the place ot beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated: March 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite <200229793 Team M (307) Hobc. Ol Mortmn. FotwclOMJI* S»l« ATTEMPT1NQ TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE1NACT1YE MUJTARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Faye E. Risner and Richard Risner, wife and husband (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 10, 2001. and recorded on July 23. 2001 in Document <1063480. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND FIFTY-ONE AND 21/100 dollars ($135,051.21). including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case and made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on April 3, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing in the Northwest comer of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section; thence South 165 feet for place of beginning; thence East 680 feet; thence South 135 feet; thence West 660 feet; thence North 165 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Orangeville Township, Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated February 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <200313383 Team X (3/20) NASHVILLE - Walter D Neff, age 72. of Nashville, died Sunday. March 16. 2003 at his residence. He was bom March 11. 1931 in Sunfield Township, the son of Leon and Catherine (Vibber) Neff. He attended school in Vermontville. Walter served in the United States Army from 1948-1952. He worked for the EW Bliss Company for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260. Fraternal Order of Eagles. Nashville Masonic Lodge 255. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister. Madeline Newman; and grandson, Spencer Knowles. Surviving is a daughter, Deborah Knowles of Traverse City; son. Michael Neff ot Florida; step-daughter. Cheryl Kane of North Carolina; step-son. Robert Barton of West Virginia; grandchildren. Eric Peplinski, Blaire Knowles; brothers. John Neff of Hastings. Larry Neff of Hastings; sisters. Lenora Yoder of Freeport. Delores Neff of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. Memorial services will be held Thursday. March 20, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Dr. Michael Anton officiating. Burial will be at Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained win be used tor that putDefault has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT L. BATEMAN md RITA F BATEMAN, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to INDEPENDENT BANK-WEST MICHIGAN, a Michigan banking corporation, hav­ ing its principal office at 78 S. Main. Rockford. Michigan. 49341. Mortgagee, dated June 18. 1997 and recorded September 4. 1997 m Doc <1001099 of Mortgages. By reason of such default the undersigned elects .to deciare the entire unpaid amount of saia mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this Notice there is daimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of FIFTY ONE THOUSAND TWENTY AND 65/100 ($51.020.65) dotal, including inter- the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law. said mortgage win be foreclosed by safe of the •st bidder at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County ot Barry, City of Hastings, Michigan, on April 10, 2003, at 1:00 p m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Pubic Acts of 1971 [MCLA 600 3240 (12). MSA 27A.3240 (12)) the redemption period shall be 12 months from The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: PARCEL B: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 11. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan, dis­ tant East 453.61 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 11 and running thence North 05*01 □O' East 428.84 feet; thence South 62*49 East 304.35 Ieet along the Southwesterly nght-of-way line of an abandoned railroad, formerly Michigan Central Railro.to Company, thence South 288.15 feet to the said South line of section 11; thence West 308.3 Ieet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement 16.5 feet in width for ingress and egress, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 11 distant East 586.91 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 11 and running thence North 08*09*21" East 335.71 Ieet to the point ol ending on the said Southwesterly line of railroad, said point lying North 62*49' West 140 feet from the northeast comer of the above described par­ cel. PARCEL C: Commencing at the South 1 /4 post of Section 11. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, and running thence East 38 feet; thence North 25’48" East 587.21 feet; thence South 62*49' East 111.00 Ieet along the Southwesterly nght-of-way line of an abandoned railroad, tormerty Michigan Central Railroad Company, to the true point of beginning, thence North 20*50'40' East 450.84 feet (recorded North 20*53* East 450 65 feet) thence South 58’51' East 300 feet; thence south 11*54" West 443.00 feet to the said Southwesterly railroad nght-of-way line; thence North 62°49" West 366.28 feet to the point of beginning, together with an easement 16.5 feet tn width for ingress and egress, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the South line ol Section 11. distant East 586 91 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 11 and running thence north 08*09*21* East 355.71 feet to a point of ending on the South line of the above described parcel lying North 62°49" West 90 79 feet from the Southeasterly corner thereof P.P. <08-013-011-014-05 The default and foreclosure proceedings include a 1984 Skyline mobile home, serial <22310143U. permanently affixed thereto, as evi­ denced by the Certificate of Mobile Home Title. Dated February 19. 2003 INDEPENDENT BANK-WEST MICHIGAN A Michigan banking corporation. Mortgagee SCHENK & BONCHER Gary P Schenk P19970 601 Three Mile Road. N W Grand Rapids Ml 49544-1601 (616) 647-8277 (3-27) I �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 20. 2003 COURT NEWS: HMMHflMHHHHHBMKHMHHMHHHMMB A 29-year-old Middleville man whose brother was injured after the naan’s vehicle struck a tree last October pleaaed guilty in Barry County Circuit Court last Thursday to felonious driving, an offense carrying a maximum sentence of two years in prison. Phillip H. Jacobson pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of charges of drunk driving causing serious injury, a five-year felony. Jacobson admitted to Circuit Judge James Fisher that he’d been drinking prior to the accident, which occurred on Davis Road in Thornapple Township. Fisher asked Jacobson if he’d been drinking, and Jacobson replied, “1 had a few drinks, your honor.” Fisher pointed out that Jacobson’s blood alcohol level was tested at .15. “That’s drunk.” Fisher said. Jacobson told the judge he was taking his brother home from his parents’ house when a deer ran into the road and he lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree. His brother received a head injury as a result of the ac­ cident. Jacobson said, but “he’s doing good now.” Jacobson’s sentence will be delayed for one year, during which he must serve pro­ bation. If he serves probation successfully, the felonious driving charge will be re­ duced to impaired driving. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CaU The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! 2000 BANK REPO: 3 bed room. 2 bath, extra clean, $33,000 owed. Payments as low as $299 a mont. Call to­ day, Meadowstone Homes, (269)948-2387. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 135! N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. I\i < miln m LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE: professional carpet & upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa k Discover credit card:-. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat (616)374-3033. 1996 CHEVY LUMINA: POWER STEERING, POW­ ER BRAKES, POWER LOCKS, AM/FM/CASSETTE, ELECTRIC START­ CAR BRA, TILT ER, STEERING, A/C, INTER­ MITTENT WIPERS, CRUISE CAR IS IN FAN­ TASTIC CONDITION, NO RUST/NO CHIPS, KEY­ LESS ENTRY. RUNS EX­ CELLENT, OIL CHANGED EVERY 3,500-4,000 MILES. ASKING $4,000 OBO. CALL 069)945-9199 AFTER 5PM. 1997 DOUBLEWIDE with Gun Lake access. Save $1,000's. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bath Patriot mob«t home in park, must sell. Home s in excel­ lent shape 12x12 deck in­ cluded. Asking $19,900 or best offer. All sports Gun Lake access. Boat-slips avail­ able nearby. Call 1-517-852­ 0115 or 269-838-9253. HOMES ON LAND: Mead­ owstone homes is now offer­ ing new & used homes on land. Payments as low as $399 a month to qualified buyers. All credit applica­ tions accepted. Call today to qualify, (269)948-2387, LIQUIDATION SALE NEW 2001/2002 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit applications accepted. Hurry! 1 left! (269)948-2387, Meadowstone Homes._____ MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes at cost. Save thousands, lyr. free lot rent to qualified buyers. Located inside the Meadow Stone mobile home park. Meadow Stone Homes* behind Seif Chevrolet. (269)948-2387 OWNER MUST SELL 1990 Redman 2- wide home in Yankee Springs Meadows M.H.P. Middleville schools. $18,500. Land contract avail­ able, $3,000 down, $300 a month. Call (517)852-0115. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharp* 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 PUBI IS II ER’S NOTICE: Ail real eiute advertitinf in this news­ paper is sublet lo the Far Howling Act and the Michigan Civil Right! Act which ctiilcctivtly make it illegal to ad«crtiic "any preference, limitation or discrimination bated on rare, color, reli­ gion. ict. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status. or an intention, t.i make any such prefer cnce. limitation or discriminabon" Familial stilus includes children under the age of IB living with parent! or legal cuti xliant. pregnant »iwn and people securing ctnuxjy of children under 18 This newspaper will not knowingly accept any ad,ertmng foe real etuse which is tn violation of the law Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basts To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 6I645I-2W) The HUD loll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is I-8UO-927- FOR SALE 2000 Fleetwood Wilderness 717B Ultralite trailer. Sleeps 6 and used on­ ly 5 times, like brand new. It has a furnace, air condition­ er, 2 burner stove, refrig., shower & toilet, awning, wa­ ter purifier & TV antenna w/booster. It has everything to go camping, $8,80<j obo. (269)367-4117 MINNKOTA POWER DRIVE bow mount trolling motor, 361b. thrust, 48“ shaft with mounting bracket, $200. (269)948-7921 / hi A’< ill FOR RENT: 3 bedroom home in the country, 3 miles from Portland, $675 permonth rent, $675 security deposit. Call (616)374-7574 Lake Odessa. OWNER MUST SELL 1990 Redman 2- wide home in Yankee Springs Meadows M.H.P. Middleville schools. $18,500. Land contract avail­ able, $3,000 down, 5300 a month. CaU (517)852-0115. Ri til / \hiit FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 bedroom , 1 bath home in Hastings! Comer lot must sell immediately. Recently appraised at $83,500, will en­ tertain all serious offers. Land contract possible, don't wait, this property must sell now. Occupancy within 30 days of closing. (269)948FOR SALE BY OWNERS: 528 S. Washington St., Hast­ ings. 4 Bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, central air, built-in pantry, formal dining room, new dishwasher, replace­ ment windows upstairs, cor­ ner lot. Close to schools, hos­ pital and doumtown, land­ scaped with fenced side yard, 2 car garage. New low­ er price, asking $119,900. Call for an appointment, (269)948-9746. \nliumil ADORABLE CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES: AKC, 12wks, male/female, shots, wormed, vet checked. (269)838-2231 AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPS: Black tri, red tri & red merle, $75 each. Call (269)838-1932 or (269)945­ 0803. ACCESSIBLE EXCAVAT­ ING: “specializing in small­ er jobs". Reasonable rates, (616)292-9311 or (616)868­ 6683. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173._____________ FAIRVIEW CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION: Quality concrete flat work at com­ petitive prices. Basements, garages, polebams, drive­ way and more. Licensed & insured. Cail for free esti­ mates. (616)893-5403 ATTENTION GREEN­ HOUSE ENTHUSIASTS: we have hundreds of phstic RO* and shapes, also misting sprin­ klers. Call (269)948-7921 to see for yourself, all offers considered! FOR SALE: like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000._____________ PA. EQUIPMENT - Peavey DPC 1400X, Alesis 30 band, 1/3 octave equalizer, Rane SM 26B splitter/mixer in SKB 6 space road rack, $1,700 or car of equal value. Also, 5 piece Toma drum set with cymbals, $400 obo. Also 350 rock albums, make offer. (269)948-5759_____________ QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. New mattress set. Cost $1,000 - sell $185. (517)626-7089_____________ QUEEN SLEIGH BED: with B‘ top mattresses. t never used. Cost - sell $195. (517)626­ 7089 SEASONED FIREWOOD: $25 a face cord, (517)852­ 9072. h/k ANIMAL CARE/RECEPTIONIST: to S12/hour ♦ benefits (permanent). Must love animals, entry/skilled. (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/ LABORER: to $17/hour + benefits. Many types - trair.ee/skilled (permanent). Stan now, (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee._____________________ Hi //» Willllt tl RIDING INSTRUCTOR/ TRAIL GUIDE NEEDED in Middleville area, experi­ enced teaching/riding pre­ ferred. Hours available, weekdays, evenings and weekends. Please call YM­ CA - CAMP MANITOULIN (269)795-9163 ext. 101 for more information. RECEPTION IST/OFFICE CLERICAL: to $12 V/hour + full benefits, many types. Entry level/skilled (perma­ nent). (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee._____________________ THE BARRY COUNTY Road Commission is hiring for temporary Summer em­ ployment. Work will mostly be outside with the road maintenance crews. A iob description will be provided at time of application. Hour­ ly wage will be $7-8 per hour. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. If inter­ ested, please stop by and fill cut an application at the Road Commission located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml. (behind RexFab on M-37/M-43). Ac­ cepting applications through March 28,2003. SWIMSUIT SEASON IS AROUND THE CORNER, LOSE THOSE UNWANT­ ED POUNDS! NATURAL/ GUARANTEED EPHEDRA FREE CALL 1-888-201-7368. GREENLEAF TREE SERV1CE is now accepting appli­ cations. Must be 18 to apply and able to pass random drug test, will train. Call (269)795-7388_____________ WAREHOUSE/MANAGER TRAINEE to S16/hour ♦ great benefits (great co.) training! Start now, (616)949­ 2424 JoDline Fee. WANTED: truck driver w/valid CDL Class A en­ dorsements for part-time lo­ cal runs. CaU (517)852-0115 evenings. FACTORY/ASSEMBLY: to $500/weekly -f benefits (ma­ jor company). Entry level/ skilled (permanent) ad­ vancement. (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee._______________ LOCAL DELIVERY (small package) - to $15/hour * full benefits (major company), training. No special license needed, need now, (616)949­ 2424 jobline Fee.___________ In other court business last Thursday: • Richard Cagle, 16. of Delton was sen­ tenced to 6-1/2 to 10 years in prison for third degree criminal sexual conduct, a fel­ ony carrying a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. Third degree CSC involves forced sexual penetration. While Cagle is only 16. he was treated as an adult because of the seriousness of the offense. Cagle engaged in sexual penetra­ tion with the 12-year-old victim prior to lhe incident for which he was sentenced, ac­ cording to Barry Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. However, McNeill said, lhe inci­ dent for which Cagle was sentenced was “forcible rape.” Defense attorney Mike McPhillips ar­ gued that Cagle.should not be sent to prison “for something that, if anything, was con­ sensual up to this last incident. 1 make no argument that a 12-year-old could consent, but there was no force until the last incident for which he’s being sentenced, which he pleaded guilty to.” McPhillips said that “even the victim’s mother is distressed at the prospect of him going to prison.” McPhillips said Cagle "objects strongly” to statements in the presentcncc report that Cagle “does not now apologize” for his ac­ tions. “He’s a juvenile in age and a juvenile in development.” McPhillips said. “He doesn’t have a true appreciation of the con­ sequences of what he’s done.” McPhillips said Cagle’s actions “were reprehensible al best, and I think he under­ stands that, too.” But Cagle “has no life experience to know” what prison is like, McPhillips said. McNeill told Fisher he had evidence, in­ cluding a letter and tape recordings from jail, that Cagle “had taken steps to have a witness against him killed or at least suffer great bodily harm.” Since Cagle made an mitral apology to the victim after the incident, McNeill said, he has shown “no indication of remorse. His criminal activities have only increased since he’s been in jail." Fisher said Cagle’s case was “very sad” and blamed the media and entertainment industry for “glamorizing sexua! deviance and immorality.” “Our children arc bombarded with mes­ sages that deviance is glamorous and the thing to do,” Fisher said. "We have a situa­ tion where a 16-year-old is having sex with a 12-year-old. I suppose as a society we’re simply reaping what we’ve sown.” Cagle was charged with conspiring to in­ terfere with a crime report and conspiracy to assault with, intent to do great tbodiiy harm less than connection with the attempt to intimidate the witness in the CSC case. Those changes will be dismissed, according to the pru&cutor’s office. Fisher said that although the situation is “tempered by (Cagle’s) obvious lack of maturity and his age, unfortunately he’s en­ gaged in very adult behavior with very adult consequences.” • Dustin B. Wholavcr, 19, of Nashville pleaded not guilty to charges of second de­ gree criminal sexual conduct, a felony car­ rying a maximum prison sentence of 15 years. Wholavcr is accused of engaging in sexual contact with a female under 13 years of age between October of 2000 and No­ vember of 2002. A March 27 pretrial date was set. Wholavcr was granted a request to return to Ohio so he could stay with his grand­ mother prior to the pretrial hearing. De­ fense attorney Carol Dwyer said Wholavcr can no longer stay at the home in Nashville where he was living, and “hasn’t got the fi­ nancial ability or maturity to live independ­ ently.” McNeill said he would prefer to have Whoiaver’s pretrial held in the near future, rather than allow Wholavcr to leave the state, which could result in the requirement of extradition proceedings if Wholaver re­ fuses to return. Fisher told Wholaver if he doesn’t show up for trial he will be “committing another felony.” • Ronald L. Aspinall II, 21, of Hastings was sentenced to 12 months in jail and two years of probation for breaking into three Hastings schools. Aspinall pleaded to three burglary charges on Feb. 12 in exchange for the dropping of 10 other felony charges that ranged from burglary to possession of a burglar’s tools to breaking into a safe. The burglaries occurred at Southeastern Elementary, Hastings Middle School, Hast­ ings High School and an office located on Industrial Park Drive. Aspinall’s attorney, William Doherty, disputed a presentence report that indicated Aspinall was the ringleader of three people charged in the school burglaries. While Aspinall is “the oldest of the three that par­ ticipated,” Doherty said, “my client is a learning disabled person. 1 think his partici­ pation is following the leadership of oth­ ers.” McNeill said he would not dispute that Aspinall was not the ringleader, and Fisher ordered that the presentence report and the sentencing guidelines scoring be changed. Doherty said Aspinall “seems to be un­ usually responsive to the structure of jail. He’s going to school, going to church, go­ ing to AA." He also “really wants tc take advantage" of an opportunity to attend the Michigan Career and Technical Institute, Doherty said. Aspinall told Fisher. “I’m sorry for eve­ rything I did and sorry for everyone 1 hurt. I’m ready to put this all behind me.” Fisher told Aspinall. "I’m sure your apology will mean a lot to all the taxpay­ ers" (who pay for the school buildings Aspinall burglarized) "and the teachers who had to pick up after the mess you made." Aspinall was ordered to pay $5,404 in restitution. • Larry D. Falls, 25. of Delton was sen­ tenced to a minimum of 23 months and a maximum of 15 years in prison for two fel­ ony convictions of home invasion. He was also sentenced to one to 2-1/2 years ir prison for attempted aggravated stalking, also a felony. The sentences are to run con­ currently (at the same time). The victim of the attempted stalking told Fisher that information in the prosecutor's charges against Falls was incorrect. She said the home Falls invaded belonged to her and Falls. She said the male victim Falls was also accused of assaulting “had hopes that Larry would go to jail and he could follow me around.” Fails also "has three kids” lo take care of. the victim said. McNeill said “I’m not sure having three kids is relevant.” McNeill said Falls has "wasted every opportunity given to him in the past." McNeill said the primary consid­ eration that should be taken into account in sentencing was Falls’ drinking problem a>td the fact that “he has a major anger manage­ ment problem." McNeill said “I’m not sure it’s in (Falls’) control” lo stop from killing someone. Defense attorney Thomas Dutcher told Fisher, "my client has recognized he has a substance abuse problem." Dutcher asked Fisher to give Falls jail time or not more than 23 months as a minimum prison sen­ tence so Falls could qualify for boot camp. Falls told Fisher, “I know I have an alco­ hol problem.” He said he has two prior drunk driving convictions, and time he’s spent in jail has been "because of alcohol.” “I know 1 don’t think clearly when I drink alcohol," he said. He said he’s never had counseling for his substance abuse problem. Fisher asked. “Whose fault is that?" and went on to say, “How many limes are you going lo have to sit in jail before you un­ derstand that’s what you need?” Falls said he’s been working to gel his high school diploma. "Obviously you have a lol of capability and potential.” Fisher said, “but you’re throwing it all away. 1 can’t allow people to run around the county beating up other peo­ ple.” • Russell T. Sage, 22. of Plainwell was sentenced to 30 days in jail and six months probation for a January conviction of lar­ ceny in a building. Sage’s attorney. Kath­ ryn Russell, pointed out “this is Mr. Sage’s first offense” and said Sage was currently working. Sage told Fisher ”1 haven’t lied or stole nothing since" and said he “feels bad" about the larceny, which occurred at his grandfather's home, according to com­ ments made in court. Sage said his job is seasonal and “I’ve been looking in the paper every week for work so I can pay off my debts and fines.” Fisher said if Sage paid the entire $730 he was assessed in court fees within 30 days, his jail sentence would be suspended. * Lonnie J. Arnold. 35. of Wayland was sentenced to one year in jail and five years of probation for fleeing from a police offi­ cer and being an habitual offender, fourth offense. A misdemeanor charge of indecent exposure was dropped. Arnold faces misde­ meanor charges of obscene conduct rising from an incident March 5 in which he is al­ leged to have asked a teenage girl an inap­ propriate sexual question. McNeill told Fisher that Arnold has a history of four prior misdemeanor convic­ tions that include aggravated assault and in­ decent exposure. "Society at this point needs to be protected from Mr. Arnold." McNeill said. “He is cither incapable or un­ willing to control himself’ and is a “danger to society.” Arnold’s defense attorney. Kathryn Rus­ sell, said Arnold “has gotten himself in­ volved with mental health. He’s currently on medication.” When asked about the March 5 incident, Russell said “my client is unaware of any further charges.” Arnold told Fisher. “1 know I need help. I’m not making excuses. I knew it was wrong every time I did it. h’s been like this all my life. I’m trying to get help. I go to See COURT NEWS, page 20 5-year-old struck by vehicle OK HAS ! INGS A 5-ycar-old Hastings girl avoided serious injurv Monday when she was struck by a vehicle on North Michigan. Hastings City Police rejxjrt. The accident occurred at 4:39 p.m. between Lincoln and Charles streets. Police said Jaymc Bobbett of Hastings apparently tried to cross from the east lo west side of the street to visit a playmate. When her older brother yelled at hcr to come back, she ran into the path of a northbound vehicle driven by Sarah Newton, 22, of Hastings, police said. Bobbett was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was kept overnight for observation and released the next day. Police said Newton “did everything she could to avoid the accident" and will receive no citations in the matter. Police investigate assault complaint HASTINGS — Hastings Police have turned over to the prosecutor’s office an assault complaint involving a 35-year old male and 20-ycar-old male, both of Hastings. The two men are related to each other, police said. Police said the older male was called lo a residence in the 300 block of South Michi­ gan to protect his sister from hcr son. “A verbal argument ensued which turned physi­ cal,” police said. “Blows were exchanged." The prosecutor’s office will determine if any charges arc filed. Two men charged In domestic violence HOPE. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIPS — Barry County Sheriffs Deputies charged two men with domestic violence last week in unrelated incidents. Donald P. Swanson, 41, of Delton was arrested at his Hope Township residence March 8 after he allegedly hit his 52-year-old girlfriend on the head and then bit hcr on the head. Deputies said Swanson had been drinking all day at his residence and began picking a fight with his girlfriend late in the evening. Swanson told police he had “cabin fever." Swanson war. recently released from jail after serving 20 days for violating his proba­ tion on a drunk driving conviction, police said. Swanson pleaded not guilty March 10 to domestic violence charges. An April 1 pretrial is set in the case. Gregory A. Burd, 25, of Middleville was arrested March 12 for domestic violence, third offense. Deputies said Burd pushed his 47-ycar-old girlfriend in the bathroom and then proceeded to pound the bathroom door in. Burd was just released from probation a few weeks before the incident, which he was serving for a conviction of domestic as­ sault, police said. Police said Burd has been convicted previously of domestic assault and assault and battery. Burd pleaded not guilty in Barry District Court to domestic vio­ lence charges; a pretrial was set for April 1. Female with knife attacks Nashville man NASHVILLE — Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested a 30-year-old Hastings woman on charges of felonious assault after the woman allegedly attacked a 43-ycar-old Nashville man in his Howard's Point residence. The victim told police the woman snuck into his residence March 13, grabbed a knife and attempted to stab him. An altercation ensued in which the woman bit the victim, he told police. The victim locked himself in his truck and called police. The woman pro­ ceeded to beat on the windows of the truck while the victim talked to 911 dispatchers, police said. Police arrived as the victim was attempting to drive up the road with the woman following. The name of the woman is being withheld pending arraignment. Putt-putt golf course burglarized YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report a break­ in at the Gun Lake Miniature Golf and Driving Range. Police said the burglary occurred in mid-February but was r. m ■’.iscovered until March 7. Two male suspects being investigated for the theft of an ATV confessed to the break­ in. after which the business owner confirmed that a break-in had occurred, deputies said. Taken was a refrigerator, 12 putters, 36 golf balls and an ice pick, together valued at $239. The burglars also did $425 in damages to the interior of the business. A report on the matter has been turned over lo the prosecutor’s office for possible charges, deputies said. �The Hatting, Benner - Thureday. March 20. 2003 - Page 19 Area family already rebuilding lives after devastating fire by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Like the mythical Phoenix that rose worn the ashes. Richard and Tammy Barmiak and daughters Fawn Smith (age 19), Mor­ gan Barmiak (13) and friend Becky Hol­ land 19) are trying to reclaim their lives af­ ter a March 9 house fire destroyed nearly everything they owned. They rented the house on South Charlton Park Road from a family friend, Doug Hardart. Morgan was home alone that Sunday af­ ternoon when the fire broke out in the base­ ment. The cause is unknown. Tammy credited Morgan for being the “hero of the hour. She did everything right." Morgan ran to a neighbors to call 911. She was able save to save two family dogs but two cats were lost. The family did not have renters* insur­ ance. Richard is a brick masen and with seasonal layoffs, money had to be tightly budgeted. Renters* insurance was not high on the list of priorities, and besides, said Tammy. “The house was only three years old." Ironically, the week before the fire, Tammy called an insurance salesman and scheduled an appointment for last Thurs­ day. Tammy Barmiak (left) and Fawn Smith salvage a few things from the ashes. After word of the loss got around, the family soon discovered they had a number of friends who were willing to help and a whole community ready to lend a hand. A representative from the Red Cross made a visit before the fire was even out. Vouchers were made for emergency items lost in the fire, including food, clothing, eye glasses and prescriptions. Some of the help came from the Masons. Eastern Star, the Society for Creative Anachronisms, Thomapplc Valley Church, First United Methodist in Hastings and Love, Inc. Other gifts included clothes, housewares and a computer so daughter Morgan could keep up with her school work. “The folks in Nashville and Hastings have been a Godsend," Tammy said. Last Saturday, the family and a few friends picked through the ashes trying to see if anything could be salvaged. Tammy said they lost four antique clocks and an heirloom set of dishes. “The china had been in the family for many generations,” Tammy said. She found many shards of the The family pulls together after the fire. Pictured are Becky Holland (from left). Tammy Barmiak, Richard Barmiak, Fawn Smith and Morgan Barmiak fin the wheel chair). Morgan is recovering from an ankle sprain that happened a few days after the fire. Man fatally shoots self in Caledonia Kent County authorities are investigating a fatal shooting on GlenGarry Court in the Village of Caledonia, which occurred at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday. Detectives have determined that Steven Gruszka, 37, of Hudsonville, went to 9064 Glengarry Court armed with a 16-gauge shotgun. He forced his way into the house by shooting o»it the rear glass sliding door, and in the process bullets struck a 17-yearold boy who was sleeping in an adjoining room Once inside the house, Gruszka con­ fronted the resident, Mary Carlson, with whom he had been in a relationship with, but Carlson had attempted to terminate it. In the past month, she said, she had re­ ceived several unwanted visits and tele­ phone calls. Carlson attempted the get away from Gruszka by fleeing the house. She ran to a neighbor's residence where she was shot while on their porch. She attempted io run back to hcr home and was shot a second Get a head start on spring cleaning. Sell unwanted items with Banner Classified. Call 945-9554. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE FAMH.Y DIVISION 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION FILE NO. 02-763-DC HON. JAMES H. FISHER ANGELA GRACE MILLER. PtoMN. ASHIQUR RAHMAN. Defendant Attorney for Plaintiff Lori L. Poufzan P59396 LEGAL SERVICES OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN 3490 Bala Chase Way. Suita 50 Lansing. Ml 48911 (517) 394-2985 ext. 223 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued by Plaintiff in this court for Custody. 2. You must file you* answer lo take other action permitted by law in this Court at 220 West State Street, Hastings. Mtefogan 49058 on or before Friday. May 30, 2003. If you fol to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this course. 3. A copy of Viis orde* shal be published each week In the Hastings Banner for three consecu­ tive weeks and proof shall be filed in this court. 4. A copy of this order shal be sent to Ashiqur Rahman at his lest known address by registered mail return receipt requested before the dale ol the last publication and the Proof of Mailing shal be filed •. ’th tNs court Dated: 2/21/03 Hon. James H. Fisher Circuit Court Judge (3/20) Notice of Mortgage Forclosure Sala THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN F ORMATI ON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher A Milter. a single person (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Homo Mortgage Inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 27. 2000. and recorded on October 30. 2000 in Liber Instrument No. 1051367 In Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dale hereof the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND 21/100 dollars ($69,669.21), including interest at 8.500% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w« bo forectosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO pjn.. on April 10.2003. Said promises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Lot 2. Block 16 ot H J. Kanfieid Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shaS be 6 morrth(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date oi such sate Dated: March 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 3040U Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingtiam Farms, Ml 4*025 Rte #200313828 Team D (3/27) CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE GARAGE SALES This is the time of year when people start to have GARAGE SALES. This is a very enjoyable and popular activity that the City of Hastings is glad to support. Responsible residents agree that everyone wants to be able to participate in a safe and courteous manner. The City's job is to ensure this is the case. Please help us to do this job. For your safety and your children’s safety we will strongly encourage ail participants to observe parking regulators and the regulations govern­ ing the posting of signs Those that choose to ignore the rules may receive citations No signs may be posted on any Citv property or street right-of-way. This genGraJly includes aH property from the stoewafc to the street or if there is no sidewalk it includes all property within 33 foet from the center of the street Public utility poles are almost always on City right-of-ways and may not be used in any way to promote such activities Sidewalks may not be obstructed Dy fur­ niture. boxes, goods, etc Cara may not be double parked or otherwise llteoallv perked for any period of time Including loedlng and unloading. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping Hastings a safe place to live. Good luck in finding that special treasure or great bargain. Everil G. Manahum City Clerk time between the houses. Gruszka then went to the driveway and turned the gun on himself. He died of a sin­ gle gunshot to the head and the weapon was recovered near him. During the shooting two neighboring homes received damage. One was struck in the front door. The bullets penetrated the door and were found inside the house. The other house was hit in a dormer above the garage. Carlson received serious injuries to her lower body and is currently recovering at Spectrum Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids. Her 17-year-old son was treated and released. Upon arrival at the scene, officers also discovered an 8-y ear-old girl and 13-yearold boy were still inside the home unh«7u(Cd. friends. They will soon be living in a fifth wheel on loan from Tammy’s parents. Richard said Hardart plans to rebuild and the Barmiaks plan to continue renting with lhe possibility of one day buying the home. The construction should go quickly. Richard and his Mason friends will do the cement blocks. The family has other friends who can do the electricity and carpentry work. Family friend Dok Murphy was on hand last Saturday and arrived with house warm­ ing gifts. She brought a small set of bongos for Morgan, who plays percussion in the Maple Valley band. She also brought a fire extinguisher. “You’re going to need it when you get everything rebuilt,” she said. china scattered in the mud of what was once it’ front yard. “I want to try to collect as many as I can and do something with them. Maybe make a mosaic for me and other family members. That way the dishes will not be entirely lost.” Richard said he lost a lot of books. Some were first edition Stephen King books. There were also many Masoi. books. Some videos and wedding pictures sur­ vived. They had been stored in a particle board cabinet. Tammy was amazed the cabinet was not burnt. The family is currently staying with Take lots *n lots of family photos on Spring Break. When you return, bring your film to J-Ad’s Print Plus for QUALITY FILM PROCESSING Police seek hit and run information The Allegan County Sheriff's Depart­ ment is seeking more information about a hit and run accident at about 6 a.m. Thurs­ day, March 13, at Baseline Road and 11th Street in Gun Plains Township. The victim, who was involved in a sepa­ rate accident, was struck while talking with another subject. The victim suffered inju­ ries, causing him to go to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Vehicles at the scene were a dark pickup and the sus­ pect vehicle is unknown, possibly a small vehicle. Anyone who has any information or was driving in the area about six o'clock and saw an accident in this area is asked ?o call the Allegan Sheriff’s Department at (269) 673-0273 and ask for Deputy DeVries. Get Your Copies ot The Hastings Banner at any ot these Area Locations Other Hastings • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Felpausch • X-Press • Northview Grocery • Penn-Nook Gifts • Plumb’s • R & J’s • Tom's Market • Thornapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Mitch’s Market • The Superette Nashville • • • • • Little’s Country Store Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Mart Macc Pharmacy South End • Cloverdale General Stere • Banfield General Store • Gillett’s Bait & Tackle • Woodland Express • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery • Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling • Goldsworthys, Inc., Hickory Comers • Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • Lacey Store • Vermontville Grocery • Fein’s Food & Beverage • Fine Lake Party Store Lake Odessa • • • • Speedway Lake-0 Shell Carl’s Market L.O. Express Freeport • L & J’s • Our Village General Store Delton Hotra Pharmacy Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch H & T Short Stop Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Speedway­ Cleg’s Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 20. 2003 SCHOOL BOARD, continued from page 15 only concern will be if people will be able to pronounce it." Schoessel was a swimming coach for many years in the Grosse Pointe school dis­ trict. Endsley said past and present members of the school board will pay for a special commemoratis e plaque that will be put up at the pool complex (called a "Natatorium"). Four former school board members. Colin Cruttenden. Jim Toburen. Richard Shaw and Michael Anton, attended the board meeting to add their comments lo the announcement of lhe pool naming. Anton said when he heard about the naming project. ";t was one of those YES!!! things.’ Anton complimented Loretta Schoessel. who was also at the meeting, saying she has been hcr husband’s “true partner” and support. "You’ve done the right thing by making this a dual honor.” Shaw said "I think this is a great thing the board has done here, h’s very special.” He recalled when he and other members of the school board went to interview Schocsscl for the superintendent’s position. "He was very secure where he was. He was a re­ vered coach." Schoessel's team won the state championship one year. Shaw said. “He and Loretta gave up a lot to move here." They were "kind of like pioneers, really." Shaw said. Schoessel is also one of three superintendents "who’s been here for quite a long time.” Shaw said. "We have a tradition of people who move to the com­ munity and become a pari of it." Toburen said "this is much deserved for you and Loretta" and "I wish you all the best in retirement." Cruttenden said he enjoyed his years on the board, and while people said he worked extra hours as a board member. “I didn’t even come close lo the hours Carl put in.” He said the board is “going to have an ex­ tremely difficult time” replacing Schoessel. ’ TksnkYou... for your tvLol<~ k«Xrt<d Support ( A % COURT NEWS, continued from page 18 counseling sessions. 1 feel bad.” Arnold argued that "I didn’t hurt no­ body." but Fisher countered that “I don’t think the victims cared to have you stand in front of them (committing an indecent act).” Arnold said. "I’m just asking for a chance. The system didn’t help me. The system didn’t care. I know I have a prob­ lem. If I get locked up and have to do all this time I’m not going lo get any help." He said he "never had a family" but now has one and doesn't want to lose it. As a condition of his probation Arnold is not to have contact with any child under 16 years of age. Arnold said his wife’s chil­ dren are 14. 10 and 5 years old. After sentencing Arnold to jail. Fisher told him. "If your behavior doesn't change I’ll have the opportunity lo sentence you” to the maximum allowed. • Jeannie K. Blades. 43. of Delton pleaded guilty lo possessing marijuana, first offense, in exchange for the dropping of a charge of possessing marijuana, second offense, and operating a motor vehicle without a license. The second offense charge was a felony carrying double the maximum penaltv. The first offense to which Blades pleaded is a misdemeanor carry ing a maximum sentence of one year in jail and/or a $2,000 fine. Sentencing was set for May 2. • Felony charges of selling marijuana were dismissed against Samantha Thurlby. 23. of Hastings . Thurlby pleaded guilty to the charges in January of 2002. According to a plea agreement, the charges were lo be dismissed upon successful completion of a year of probation. • Jeffrey W. Grigsby. 41. of Dowling pleaded guilty lo attempted possession of a counterfeit automobile insurance certifi­ cate. a felony carrying a maximum penalty of 2-1/2 years in prison, in exchange for the dropping of possession of a counterfeit cer­ tificate. an offense carrying a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Sentencing was set for May 2. • Brian M. Morgan. 29. of Delton w.*s sentenced lo 30 days in jail and two years of probation for a February conviction of possessing marijuana, second offense. Mor­ gan’s driver's license was suspended for six months. After one month he will be al­ lowed a restricted license for work. Morgan pleaded with Fisher to stav out 4th Annual March Madness! Purchase any vehicle in stock during the month of March and you have a chance to WIN $ 10,000 See us today for more details! 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LOADED EXTENDED 3 s199 | MONTH 00 GMC 1500 SPORTSIDE Z71 53 V-6 CD. FULL POWER SHARP TRUCK1 ’16,995 g| of jail, and looked stricken when Fisher an­ nounced the 30-day jail sentence, until Fisher noted toward the end of the sentenc­ ing procedure that the sentence would be suspended if Morgan serves probation suc­ cessfully. McNeill told Fisher that Morgan is “defi­ nitely a repeal offender" who has previous convictions for drunk driving and posses­ sion of marijuana. Morgan’s attorney. Dave Kuzava, told Fisher Morgan "has his own home" and "has been gainfully employed for a number of years." Morgan lo’.d Fisher "I’m a dedicated fa­ ther. husband, and hard worker. My place of employment has a bad reputation, but it s not me." He said he recently got a new job as manager of a fast food restaurant in Hastings. He said he’s been going to coun­ seling. He is “really struggling to make it” financially, he said, “if there’s any way 1 can stay out of jail I’d appreciate it. I’m scared. I don’t want to be tom away from my family. 1 guarantee if you give me some leniency on this you won’t see me again." Fisher told Morgan, "why should that mean anything when you’re 29 years old i-nd still acting like an 18-ycar-old?” Fisher asked if Morgan s 10-year-old stepson was "smoking pot yet” and said the stepson is in danger of using drugs “if he continues to see you and his mother using (them)." • Robert M. Kean. 34. of Nashville was sentenced to 12 months in jail and 3 years of probation for selling marijuana. Kean was also given a $10,000 fine and his driv­ er's license was suspended for six months. McNeill said as part of a plea agreement. Kean agreed to testify against Nashville resident Kevin Rairigh. 24. who has been charged with selling marijuana and main­ taining a drug house. • Kevin Adkins. 46. of Hastings pleaded guilty to making and selling methampheta­ mine in exchange for the dropping of four other felony drug charges and a charge of being a second offender. Adkins admitted to operating a meth lab at his Baltimore township residence. Adkins originally pleaded guilty to main­ taining an illegal drug lab involving a fire­ arm. but would not admit to Fisher that his crime involved a firearm. He told Fisher that weapons found in his home were "decorations on the wall. They weren’t there to protect anything.” He said he didn't have any bullets in his home. Adkins was instead allowed to admit to making and selling methamphetamine. Sentencing was set for April 17. Adkins was one of five people arrested in connection with the Baltimore Township meth lab bust. One of those five also ap­ peared in court last Thursday: • Larry R. Davis, 43. of Indiana, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture meth­ amphetamine in exchange for the dropping of charges of selling methamphetamine and operating a meth lab involving a firearm. Davis's sentence was delayed for 12 months. If he serves probation successfully during that time, the charges will be re­ duced to attempted conspiracy to manufac­ ture meth. The prosecutor also agreed to re­ main silent during sentencing for the re­ duced charge. • Charles B. Parker, 38, of Hickory Cor­ ners was re-sentenced to a minimum of 23 months and maximum of 14 years in prison for a conviction of uttering and publishing (falsifying a bank check and obtaining cash). Fisher granted a motion for the re­ sentencing in February on the grounds that a presentence report incorrectly stated that Parker had been previously convicted of felony drunk driving when he was only convicted of misdemeanor drunk driving. Parker was originally sentenced to 24 months to 14 years in prison. Parker's attorney said the one month dif-z fcrcncc in the minimum sentence meant the difference in whether Parker maintains cus­ todial rights of his daughter and the daugh­ ter's mother maintains guardianship of the daughter. • Candance A. Finnerty, 30, of Hastings was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years of probation for selling marijuana. Finnerty was given credit for 10 days al­ ready served in jail; the balance of the jail sentence was suspended. Finnerty was also ordered to participate in drug court. Her at­ torney told Fisher last Thursday that Fin­ nerty “admitted she will test positive to­ day” (for drugs) but Finnerty is “sincere in wanting to get away from drugs." • Robert S. Beatty, 29, of Hastings was sentenced to 90 days in jail for a first of­ fense drunk driving conviction. Beatty suc­ cessfully completed probation on a felony drunk driving conviction, so the charge was set aside and replaced with the misde­ meanor drunk driving conviction. Beatty 's jail time will be suspended if he pays $550 in court fines and costs. • Jessie L. Pickett, 38, of Battle Creek was arraigned on charges of violating pro­ bation by failing to pay $310 in court as­ sessments. Pickett was serving probation for stealing a vehicle. • Justin Beard, 20, of Dowling was ar­ raigned on charges of violating his proba­ tion by failing to report to his probation of­ ficer and failing to attend court-ordered treatment. He was serving probation for stealing a vehicle. • Janet A. Baird. 34, of Delton was ar­ raigned on charges of failing to report to hcr probation officer. She is serving proba­ tion for felony drunk driving. • Amber Makley, 34. of Lake Odessa pleaded guilty to violating her probation by failing to report to her probation officer. She was serving probation for using co­ caine and marijuana. She will be sentenced May 2. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-03-27.pdf 7cba04af08e81389d53165fe69904efa PDF Text Text HAST.'SGS PUBLIC LICHARY HAS i.\G$ Mi ; j: ^93 Arts Council chief to visit 1st Friday Streetscape update plans to proceed Delton grid coach inducted into ‘Hall’ See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday, March 27, 2003 VOLUME 150, NO. 13 HEWS BRIEFS April 7 deadline for school board The deadline for anyone interested in running for a school board in the Hastings, Thomapplc Kellogg, Maple Valley, Delton Kellogg and Lakewood school districts scat is 4 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the superintendent’s of­ fices. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 9, for the annual school elections, which will have either one or two vacancies to fill. Anyone interested In running for the available positions should call the superintendent’s offices in their local districts. Petitions arc available at the superintendent’s office from 8 a.m. tc 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Anyone who needs an absentee bal­ lot to vote in the annual school elec­ tion also may contact the superinten­ dent’s offices for an application. Ab­ sentee ballots will be available by Tuesday. May 20. KCC luncheon, program is Friday The Institute for Learning in Retire­ ment will have a luncheon and pro­ gram for members and guests at noon Friday, March 28. The luncheon will begin at KCCs Fehscnfeld Center. The featured speaker is Dorothy Dean from Mid­ dleville who has studied Michigan wildflowers for more than 10 years and has been gathering seeds for over 7 years. She received the National Volunteer of the Year Award in 2002 for her work with native plants. Dean will present a program on wildflowers, grasses and native plants. * The cost of the luncheon is S8. Cater­ ing will be provided by Fall Creek Restaurant. Anyone who would like to attend may call Teresa Durham at 948-9500, extension 2642. Alumnus of Year nominees sought The Hastings High School Alumni Association held its annual organiza­ tional meeting recently and now seeks nominations for the "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year" honor. The award will be presented at the annual alumni banquet Saturday eve­ ning, May 31. in the high school cafe­ teria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons why the individ­ ual is being nominated. The reasons should include items such as the per­ sonal character of the nominee, ac­ complishments, vocational honors and awards, community service history, membership in organizations and any other helpful information. The deadline for submitting nomi­ nations is Wednesday. April 2. Alumni Board members will at that time consider new nominations and re­ consider several others held over from previous years. Nominations should be mailed to Elsie (Edwards) Sage, president of the Hastings High School Alumni Asso­ ciation. 904 W. Walnut St. Hastings. MI 49058. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE 50- Hastings gets $90,000 MEDC grant Vacant historic building to be restored by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor New life is in store for a vacant 1868 buildin" • lowntown Hastings. B) ‘ -astings businesswoman Anne Ellis i»-pcs to have some of the six pro­ spective retail tenants occupying the his­ toric structure, located at 105 E. State St. She’s planning to move her own busi­ ness. Anne’s Health Foods, there and also will rent five office spaces on the second floor and one or two apartments on the top floors. The revitalization at the former Fuller Furniture building is being launched with a $90,000 federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and $10,000 from the Hastings Downtown Development Author­ ity (DDA). “The funding will be used to help reno­ vate the former Fuller building...by install­ ing an elevator to facilitate public access to its four floors," said Matthew Dugener. managing director of Targeted Community Initiatives Community and Business Serv­ ices for the Michigan Economic Develop­ ment Corp (MEDC). MEDC is administering the grant funds program statewide. Dugener spoke last Friday at a brief out­ door ceremonial check presentation in front of the former Fuller building when the grant award was announced. Hastings Mayor Pro Tern Robert May welcomed the gathering, which primarily included local merchants and city officials. Ellis, who is in the process of purchasing the building, has already lined up nine po­ tential tenants ic occupy the structure after renovation is comp’etc. She hopes con­ struction will start in May. The building improvements are expected to spur more than $500,000 in private in­ vestments. Joe Rahn, economic development direc­ tor for the city of Hastings, noted that the building has been vacant for three years. "This means to us 20,000 square feet of retail and commercial space brought back into productive use as well as opening up additional space on the third and fourth sto­ ries for Ace Hardware. There will be a minimum of 15 new jobs created," he said. Ace is the largest retailer in downtown Hastings. “The Downtown Development Authority recognized the need to keep our downtown valuable pnd contributed $10,000 in local matching funds for this projqll." Rahn said. See RESTORED, page 3 On hand for the ceremonial check presentation of a $90,000 Community Devel­ opment Bieck Grant for revitalization of the vacant former Fuller Furniture building are (from left) Anne Ellis, prospective building owner; Joe Rahn economic devel­ opment direster for the city of Hastings; Hastings Mayor Pro Tem Robert May; Matthew Dugener of the Michigan Economic Development Corp; and Mark Feldpausch. chairman of the Hastings Downtown Development Authority. County Board, officers approve 3-yr. contract by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday night voted 7-1 to approve a thrcc-year contract with the Command Officers Association, which includes seven employees from the sheriffs department. The agreement board, meeting at the Carlton Township Hall for one of four night meetings this year, and the com­ mander officers is retroactive to Jan. 1 and it expires at the end of 2005. The new pact, which already has been approved by command officers, gives them 3 percent across the board raises for the three years. Command officers each will make $21.16 per hour this year for 2.080 hours oer year, for an annual salary of $44,012.80. By the end of 2005 they will be making an salary of $46,675.20. Another provision of the new contract includes officers paying 50 percent of all health insurance increases, with a cap 1 percent of their salaries, a little more than $400. Officers will get a cap of $275 per month for retirement and they agreed to a drug testing policy. "If you approve this, we will have one of four bargaining agreements we have em­ ployee groups behind us," said County Ad­ ministrator Michael Brown. The other three are the county general employees, sheriff’s deputies and correc­ tions officers. Commissioner Ken Neil, who was the board's representative in negotiations, said, “I was pleased with the good faith bargain­ ing. Both sides wanted a contract." Commissioner Don Nevins, a former deputy, cast the only dissenting vote. He declined to give a reason, but said he would explain further after all employee groups’ contract have been ratified. In other business Tuesday night, the County Board: • Unanimously adopted resolutions to fi­ nalize the county’s agreement to bond for Yankee Springs Township to build a new water supply system. The cost of a new elevated water tank on Chief Noonday Road near Robbins Bay on Gun Lake, has been estimated at $557,500. Attorney Jim White from the township was on hand to tell the board members ex­ actly what they were approving by adopt­ ing two resolutions. The preliminary agree­ ment was made last December, with Flcis & Vandenbrink named as engineers and a loan to be repaid at 2 1/2 percent interest over 20 years. Bids will be let in April and issuance of bonds will be made with the full faith and credit of the county. The rules for the project will be accord­ ing to the resolutions and Public Act 185. • Agreed to give the City of Hastings an easement for sidewalks surrounding the property with new Commission on Aging and Health Department facilities at the cor­ ner of North Broadway and West Wood­ lawn. This means the county retains the property, but the city will maintain the sidewalks. Jim Rhodes, a member of the audience, said later in the meeting. “I don’t if I would want to see the county turn the sidewalks over to the city. I’ve seen the condition of some of their sidewalks." When asked about the progress of con- See CONTRACT, page 3 New alliance supports Gun Lake casino bv Man McDonough Staff Writer It was tit for tat at the site of the pro­ posed Gun Lake casino in Bradley Tuesday as casino supporters mounted their own press conference and announced the forma­ tion of a pro-casino coalition. The conference Tuesday echoed a simi­ lar event held in Kent County recently at which the Grand Rapids Chamber of Com­ merce announced the formation of an anti­ casino coalition. The Kent County coalition might have several millionaires on its membership ros­ ter. including Dick DeVos, son of Amway co-founder Richard DcVos, and former U.S. Ambassador Peter Secchia. But the new pro-casino coalition, called the West Michigan Economic Alliance, has a wider range of members from three area counties, several municipalities and numerous eco­ nomic entities. The new alliance includes three Barry County groups, the Barry County Eco­ nomic Development Alliance, the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. Other members include the Allegan Area Chamber of Commerce, the city of Way­ land. the Michigan Deputy Sheriff’s Asso­ ciation. the Dorr Business Association, the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Com­ merce, the Kalamazoo Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Plainwell Chamber of Commerce, six of nine members of the Al­ legan County Board of Commissioners, the superintendents of the Wayland. Hopkins and Allegan school districts, the Wayland Chamber of Commerce and Wayland Township. The new alliance will work alongside an­ other existing pro-casino organization, the 6,000-mcmber Friends of the Gun Lake In­ dians (FOGLI). Gun Lake Tribal Chairman D.K. Sprague said at the press conference that the tribe “greatly appreciates the very strong local support shown by the West Michigan Eco­ nomic Alliance" and other organizations and individuals such as FOGLI. “The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians is a federally rccog- Gun Lake Band Chairman D.K. Sprague (right) and Martin Dodge of the Kala­ mazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce were two of the speakers at Tuesday s press conference announcing the formation of a pro-casino alliance of business, government and economic development groups nized sovereign nation with a history on this land that predates European settlers coming to this area,” Sprague said. "The United States government confirmed our status three years ago after 11 years of ex­ tensive investigation. Our roots go back 300 years to our first villages on the banks of the Grand, Thomapplc and Kalamazoo rivers. All we arc seeking is basic fairness, equal treatment, simple social justice and the opportunity for our own economic de­ velopment, which will also benefit our friends, our neighbors and the Southwest Michigan region.” Sprague said the band is “the only feder­ ally recognized American Indian tribe in Michigan without a gaming compact." The tribe is being denied "the economic self-de­ velopment" a casino will bfing. he said. "We have followed all the rules to the letter of the law. but arc being unfairly singled out and denied basic rights already recog­ nized for the other American Indian tribes in Michigan.” He said that "the unwarranted and unfair opposition of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce stands in sharp contrast to the many other chambers of commerce and business organizations that have endorsed the Gun Lake casino." He said in a written statement that “these chambers of commerce and key business and economic development groups recog­ nize that the Gun Lake casino will be a See CASINO,page 17 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 27. 2003 16-year board member retires Delton School Board doubles driver’s ed rates by Man McDonough Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg School Board has doubled rates tor driver's ed training. School Superintendent Ron Archer said recent cutbacks in state aid and continuing dwindling school revenues made the in­ crease necessary. “We can’t afford to run it now.” Archer said of the driver’s cd program. Rates were increased from SlOO to S200 for tn>district students taking both Segment 1 and 2. Those students taking just Seg­ ment 2 will have to pay S25. Out-of-district students will have to pay S225 for Seg­ ments I and 2. The increase was approved b\ the board at its March 17 meeting. The change was made “very reluctantly.” Archer said. Driv­ er’s education has "been run as a commumix service tor years.” he said. "But it costs districts money To continue to run driver's cd it must pay tor itself.” Also at the board meeting an zXpril 8 communitv torum was discussed. The school board is asking community residents to come to DK high school at 7 p.m. April 8 to discuss facilities improvement. The board has been looking at many needed im­ provements to the district's buildings, in­ cluding new roofs, infrastructure improve­ ments (plumbing, heating, etc.), parking and road changes, a new gymnasium and other needs. The meeting will help the board define exactly what changes the pub­ lic wants to sec in the school facilities. The meeting will be held in the large group instruction room next to the lunch commons. Representatives of the architec­ tural firm L'RS Corp, of Grand Rapids will discuss possible facilities improvements during the community meeting. Archer said. The district is in the process of hiring a construction management firm to oversee the facilities improvements. Archer said. Seven firms are being reviewed: the board will make a selection of one of them at its April meeting. The architectural firm and construction management company will work together to put a figure on the cost of the facilities improvement project once a fi­ nal determination has been made of what improvements are going to be done. Archer said. He said the board is hoping to have the project design finalized by June. Cost of the improvement •» has been estimated at anywhere from Sb to S10 million. Archer said. The school board may lose both incum­ bents up for re-election this June. Archer said Wednesday. Board Vice President John Wells will not seek another term on the board. Archer said. Wells has served four terms, a total of 16 years, on the board. Archer said Wells currently sits on the Barry Intermediate School District Board and wishes to retire from the DK board and retain membership on the B1SD board. Wells is a manager at Flexible Furniture in Plainwell. Board Trustee Wilbur (Bud) Glenn may also not run for another term Archer said. “He’s debating the issue.’’ Glenn has been on the board for 12 years. He is currently finishing up his third term. If Glenn decides to run again, he has un­ til 4 p.m. April 7 to file nominating peti­ tions with the district. This year school board candidates can avoid gathering petition signatures by pay­ ing SlOO. Archer said. As of Wednesday no candidates had filed for the two open board scats. Archer said, although two people have picked up nominating petitions. Only six signatures of registered voters in the school district arc needed. Archer said. Candidates have to live in the district and meet certain age re­ quirements. Barry's Red Cross office a hub of activity by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Walk into the Barry County office of the American Red Cross and a TV monitors current war developments in Iraq, a com­ puter linked to a Dopplar Radar screen tracks a severe thunderstorm expected to descend upon the county al any moment and a fire monitor goes off in another sec­ tion of the room. That was life Iasi Thursday afternoon for Barry's American Red Cross District Di­ rector Lyn Briel in addition to phone calls and inquiries from the public and media. Being a Freeport First Responder and fire­ fighter. she’s never away from the fire monitor. In the midst of all those activities, she's continually educating herself on all the lat­ est federal and Red Cross data frequently being printed from her computer. “We have declared war and are faced with a tremendous amount of need and as always the Red Cross is here not only to help the people who arc fighting the war. but the people at home.” Briel said. The local Red Cross office has received a lot of calls from people wanting to know how they can help the organization. “That’s no problem. We can find things for them to do even if it's just manning the phones and (telling them) what they can send the service people,” she said. “We just have the greatest volunteers working for the Red Cross. It’s just won­ derful. We’re very fortunate that way.” “Red Cross is always there. Wc work to­ gether for whatever disaster it might be. This is a big one. Going to war is a huge thing.” she said.. “Wc have a lot of local people serving our country right now. I'm just so proud of them. So. if we can be just a little bit of help to them... a little bit of comfort to them, then it’s a job well done. That’s why we’re here. And that’s why it’s vital that wc keep local representation in Barry County so they know somebody’s always here for them.” said Briel. who has a daughter in the U.S. Air Force who is cur- rcntly receiving aerospace medical techni­ cian training in the stales. The Red Cross’s “Armed Forces Emer­ gency Services (AFES) is kicked into veryhigh gear. Wc have a person in our region just to handle these calls. So if anyone has to get a hold of their loved one who serves in the military anywhere in the world. 24/7. we have the capability of doing that. They can call a toll free number 1-800-482-2411. extension 3303—.If it’s after hours, the calls are automatically transferred to a national hotline.” Briel said. “The need and the calls have dramati­ cally increased because we have more peo­ ple deployed right now.” •f terrorist threat conditions should go to the highest red code, meaning severe, how will Barry’s Red Cross be affected? Briel said “the changes will occur mainly with our disaster action team and they will be notified right away and they have to let us continually know where they are going to be. h’s more of accountability. Wc have a number of people in the area who serve as volunteers for responding to disaster.” A “red” severe alert means that a terror­ ist attack has occurred or credible and cor­ roborated intelligence indicates that one is imminent. This threat condition normally is declared for a specific location or critical facility. In such cases, for instance, the public may have to: be prepared to evacu­ ate homes on order of local authorities, avoid crowed public places, expect traffic delays and restrictions, keep emergency supplies accessible and vehicles full of fuel. “Barry County is very fortunate that we arc in an area that is not at high risk, al­ though we will very much have to be on guard as everybody else in the nation will be at that point.” Briel said. She noted that Barry County has disaster plans that arc continually updated with in­ put from such entities as the health depart­ ment. Pennock Hospital, law enforcement agencies, emergency medical services, fire departments, human services agencies and others. The American Red Cross has a national preparedness and information hotline avail­ able by calling 1-866-GET-INFO (or 1­ 866-438-4636). “This is set up for ques­ tions about disaster safety and prepared­ ness.” Briel said. A regional Web site: www.rcdcrosswcm.org. also has pertinent information plus guidelines and regulations for sending quality of life items to military personnel. (The Reminder’s March 25 issue has a list of suggested items and highlights guidelines). On a lighter note. Briel is “very thrilled” with the county’s new Red Cross office on the second floor of the MainStrcct Savings Bank. 629 W. State St. in Hastings. The lo­ cal American Red Cross chapter now shares Suite 201 with the Barry Commu­ nity Foundation and Youth Advisory Coun­ cil (YAC). She is especially pleased “to work with them (Foundation and YAC personnel). Their whole goal is to serve the commu­ nity...Sharing office space allows us to serve in different but compatible ways.” The Barry County office of the American Red Cross may be reached by calling 269­ 945-3122. New Arts Council director will speak at First Friday Lyn Briel. American Red Cross District Director for Barry iojnty. says calls to the local office are on the increase since war began with Iraq Tnere are many vol­ unteer opportunities, she said. NEWS BRIEFS (Continued from page 1 ) Amber Slagel drew a picture of book character Junie B. Jones that won an honorable mention in a newspaper con­ test. NE student wins drawing contest For more information, cxMMCt Bar­ bars Rahn at 795-9200 or the Barry Chanty Area Chamber of Commerce a! 945-2454. Free 2003 Michigan Taxpayer's Guides are being made available in lime to help area residents prepare their tax returns. The booklet outlines many Michi­ gan tax laws including property taxes, homestead property tax credits, farm­ land and open space tax relief xrf the Single Business Tax. It also includes a list of phone numbers for assistance. Free guides are being provided to area township, city and village halls and local libraries. The guide is also available by calling Stale Rep. Gary Newell's office at (517) 373-0842. Salvation Army Api Schonddmaycr of E pal Church April 10. Northeastern fourth-grader Amber Slagel has received an Honorable Mention in a drawing contest sponsored by the Detroit Free Press. Slagel entered a drawing of Barbara Park’s book character Junie B. Jones. Slagel said the character “is funny and she has a little bit of an attitude problem.” Slagcl's winning drawing was kept by the Free Press. The Free Press invited Michigan students in grades K-6 to submit drawings of their favorite book characters for the newspa­ per's annual “Yak’s Favorite Book Charac­ ter” contest. A total of 8,751 Michigan school students participated this year. Teachers submitted 5.143 entries for judg­ ing. including 731 from fourth-graders. A team of 27 educators selected firstthrough fifth-place winners in each grade as well as honorable mentions. Students re­ ceiving an honorable mention received cer­ tificates of excellence. Winner’s names will also appear on the Newspapers in Educa­ tion web site at www.dnie.com. New Thornapple Arts Council Managing Director Coleen Downey of Kentwood will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday program at noon April 4 at the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Downey has a music degree from Oak­ land University and trained with the Michi­ gan Opera Theatre, Lake George Opera Festival and the Spolcto Festival. She was a professor of music at the Oak Park Conservatory of Music in Illinois and toured for three years with the Prince Street Players in New York City. She is a voice teacher with the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and has extensive business experience. She is the owner of Divine Models & Talent for the past five years. She and husband Robert Frazier are the parents of a 12-year-old son. Jonathan. Downey is expected to talk about the lo­ cal arts council and how the arts fit into the future of Barry County. She also will talk about the importance of the arts in commu­ nities such as Hastings and in Barry County. “It is very exciting to be in the forefront Coleen Downey of programming.” Downey said when she came on board recently. “The arts are a mainstay in my life and I hope to help peo­ ple discover how the arts can be importe.nt in their lives.” ...when only the best will do! Class of 2003 Graduation ANNOUNCEMENTS plus Napkins and Accessories Stop in and view the special catalog. PRINT PLUS at J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on Highway M-43 • 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 27. 2003 - Page 3 Drug dog finds marijuana, cigarettes A specially trained drug, alcohol and gun-dctccting dog and its handler con­ ducted searches of Hastings High School, Hastings Middle School and the Hastings Alternative Education Center Friday. March 21. At the high school six vehicles were searched based on the dog's detection. Two of the vehicles had small quantities of sus­ pected marijuana in them, according to Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoesscl. At the middle school, the dog “alerted" on seven lockers, but the only substance found was cigarettes in one locker, Schocs- sel said. Al the Alternative Ed Center there were alerts on three cars, a back pack and a trash can. but no illegal substances were found. Schoesscl said. According to Schoesscl. the canine searches arc “part of the Hastings Area School system's continuing efforts to make the schools safe and avoid substance abuse situations among students." They have been conducted annually for the past few years. All searches are scheduled in ad­ vance the summer prior to the school year, and arc not related to a specific threat or other current event, Schoesscl said. Extra money approved for Streetscape upgrade by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council Monday night approved the expenditure of an extra $80,000 for the Downtown Development Authority to launch plans for the “Streetscape” upgrade project. The DDA had under budgeted its plans for street improvements on East State Street from Michigan Avenue to Bollwood Street. Board members had projected the total cost at $175,000, but the lowest bid­ der, Eastlund Concrete, came in at $251,712.55. “Bids came in a little higher than wc an­ ticipated," said Mark Feldpausch, chairman of the DDA, who asked tor the City Coun­ cil to approve the transfer of $80,000 to make the project happen, as planned, dur­ ing this fiscal year. The DDA was able to eliminate about $13,300 through delaying purchase of trash receptacles and benches and installation of bollards on Michigan Avenue. However, engineering and design fees pushed the cost up by another $14,450. The fund transfer, approved unanimously by the council, still will leave about $269,000 in the DDA's coffers at the end of the current fiscal year June 30. A Downtown Development Authority­ gels its money by creating a defined dis­ trict, which captures tax revenue for pro­ jects when improvements within the district cause properly assessments to increase. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Scheduled 2003-04 fiscal year budget workshops for 6 p.m. Monday. April 21. Monday, z*.pril 28. and Monday. May 12. The latter two dates will be before regularly scheduled council meetings. • Approved a request from the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) to use the fields at Fish Hatchery Park and Tyden Park this spring for games and practices. • Read a proclamation recognizing Na­ tional Library Week, which referred to li­ brarians as “the ultimate search engines.” Students who took part in the state band festival last Saturday were (from left, kneeling) Catherine Fish. Katie Ray. Erika Schroeder. Jacqui 3eduhn. (standing) David Gallagher, Emily Haney. Erin Fish. Matt Gibbons. Jessica Cheeseman, Zac Fay. Ben Wright. Dan Hoffman and Sai ah Clevenger. Jazz Band Day earns top rating at district The Hastings High School Jazz Band Day received a first division rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra As­ sociation District Jazz Festival March 20 at Kelloggsvillc High School. All of the bands were adjudicated by three college directors who arc active as performers, teachers and adjudicators. Paul Brewer from Aquinas College, Brian Coyle of Hope College, and Kurt Ellcnbcrger from Grand Valley State made up the panel which critiqued all of the jazz bands. The Hastings group, which is the second of two jazz bands al the high school (the other is Jazz Band Night), was adjudicated alonr »i»h 16 other area jazz bands on the basis of tone, intonation, jazz style, rhythm and improvisation. After the performance. Brian Coyle of Hope College adjudicated the band. Students in the band by section are Matt Hoffman, Erika Schroeder. Jeremy Lock­ wood. Max Myers. Zac Fay, Craig Sher­ wood. and Erin Hcmcrling in the rhythm section. Saxophones arc Scott Minnich. Danielle Brower. Jon Vinton. Miranda Endsley, Nickic Jager. Katie Ray. Sam Lar­ son. Amanda Sunior. Emily Haney. Stacey Murphy and David Gallagher. The trom­ bones arc Matt Hoffman, Joe Matthews. David Lewis, Alex Larson. Sam Lewis and Steve Pcurach. The trumpets consist of Tori Clark. Courtney Wakely. Jessica Cheese­ man. Jessica Woodmansee. Richard Kessler. Dray Huis, Jenna Johnson and Meredith Waters. Jazz Band Day will join Jazz Band Night Monday evening. April 28. in the high school lecture hall, where they will present “Spring Jazz Night.” Seven HHS band members get ‘1’ rating at state Seven members of the Hastings High School Band program earned first division ratings Saturday. March 22. at the Michi­ gan School Band and Orchestra State Solo and Ensemble Festival. Sarah Clevenger, Katie Ray. Jessica Cheeseman. Emily Haney. David Gal­ lagher, Erika Schroeder and Erin Fish all received the top honors. Students receiving second division rat­ ings were Jacqui Beduhn. Erin Hcmcrling, Milch Myers. Matt Gibbons. Ben Wright. Erika Schroeder and Dan Hoffman. Students qualified for state by receiving Division I ratings at the district level in February. Band Director Joseph LaJoye said. “Congratulations to all of the students on the accomplishment of making it to the state level.” Hastings Exchange Club marks 20th anniversary The Hastings Exchange Club gathered for a special occa­ sion Thursday. March 20 at the County Seat Restaurant. The event marked the 20th anniversary of the Hastings organiza­ tion. The stub dedicates its efforts to the prevention of child abuse, the recognition of outstanding youth of the community and other related projects. Members were awarded years of service pins. Four of the charter members were given special recognition for their 20 years of service: Carl Schoessel. Mike Miller. John Jacobs and Norm Barlow, who was unable to at­ tend. Members of Exchange will be conducting their annual fundraiser in April. The club will be selling toothbrushes, do­ nating the funds to the Barry County Child Abuse Prevention organization. Pictured from left are members Deb Heuss. Joan Hetfelbower. Karen Jousma. Louise Hurless. Brian Osterink, Martha Edger. Barb Schondelmayer. Patti Bellgraph. Mike Miller. Carl Schoessel and John Jacobs. RESTORED... Continued from page 1 “MEDC has always been willing to con­ sider innovative infrastructure proposals to bring about new development and we enjoy their partnership. “It’s the first time they (MEDC offi­ cials) have put this kind of funding into this kind of project,” he said after the cere­ mony. This is the second year that the MEDC has administered a competitive funding process for downtown development grants. More than 26 communities applied this year, but only Hastings and 14 other com­ munities received funding, Dugener said. Mark Feldpausch, DDA chairman, told the gathering, “We continue to be thrilled to be able to participate in the city of Hast­ ings and be able to support projects like this. One of our primary goals is to con­ tinue to enhance the development of the downtown, and wc are just thrilled that we could be in a position to participate and help this project move forward.” “I thank everybody. Joe especially, for helping to get this grant money," Ellis said. “This is really helpful in developing the building. Without it, I'don’t know that it could be donc...I just appreciate everybody helping with it." Ellis's health foods store has been lo­ cated at 104 E. State St., across the street from the former Fuller building, since she opened the business five years ago. “I’m out of room over there,” she said during an interview. “I’m excited...We really want to fill it up. It’s a beautiful building.” She explained that the street level por­ tion of the building will be divided into two retail areas, with her business occupying one part and the other leased to another re­ tail tenant. Along the North Jefferson Street walk-out basement level of the building, there will be four retail spaces. Though she said it was premature to spe­ cifically name the retail tenants, she said the retail shops may include “a food-type business and a furniture-type business.” All the retail space has been rented, but office space is still available. “I would like to commend the city of Hastings for making the successful effort to secure the funding for this important pro­ ject,” Dugener said. “This project is an excellent example of the use of CDBG funds and progressively addresses the current and future needs of the community. By renovating and reusing downtown space. Hastings has created the opportunity for private investment that will strengthen the economic fabric of the com­ munity.” he said. “Il’s wonderful for our downtown and should attract more people to the area and obviously more jobs. It’s great for the county as well.” Barry County Area Cham­ ber of Commerce Executive Director Kathy LaVictor said after the ceremony. Rahn said Hastings and MEDC have had “a long standing relationship in forging public and private partnerships to benefit our community...This is our 10th Commu­ nity Development Block Grant. “About a year ago. Anne Ellis proposed to redevelop the former Fuller Furniture building. Anne actually also is a client of ours through our Small Business Technol­ ogy Development Center activities, he said. The former Fuller building has an inter­ esting history and has been designated as a historic building by the Barry County His­ torical Society, Ellis said. In recent "ears, (he building has been owned by Joe Michaels, owner of Fuller's Furniture. About three years ago, the Fuller store moved to Tanner Lake Road in Hast­ ings. Prior to that firm’s ownership of the downtown building, it had been known as the home of Walldorff Furniture where five generations of Walldorffs had worked for 104 years. The last generation to own the business was Phillip and Judy Walldorff. A totai of S3.8 million in federal funds were offered to 15 Michigan communities last week to help downtown redevelopment Anne Ellis, owner of Anne's Health Foods and prospective owner of the former Fuller building, expresses appreciation to all who helped secure grant funds to in­ stall an elevator for the downtown revitalization project projects, which are expected to spur more than $37.5 million in private investment and create nearly 300 jobs. “Downtowns and the small businesses that call them home have traditionally been the bedrock of Michigan’s economic suc­ cess," Governor Jennifer Granholm said in a press release. “Redeveloping downtown sites will not only ensure the continued vi­ tality of communities, but strengthen our ability to retain and attract young profes­ sionals, small businesses and high-tesh firms to these critical centers of com­ merce." CDBG funds arc used to provide grants and Ioans to eligible counties, cities, vil­ lages and townships for economic and community development. The use of CDBG funds is limited primarily to small core communities that do not receive fed­ eral CDBG funding directly, Dugener said. CONTRACT, continued from page 1 strutting and renovating the facilities at where the Peace Community Church for­ merly stood. Commissioner Sandy James said the project was “on budget and on schedule." However, it was reported that »he origi­ nal target opening date for the new Health Department building has been moved back from April 30 to sometime in June. Brown said, “Wc had hoped for the end of April, initially.” He blamed the delay on “the heating and cooling side of things." Commissioner Care Tripp promised that “both will be done at the same time" in June, paving the way for a dual open house. • Approved the appointment of Irving Township Trustee Tim Weingartz to a fill a vacancy on the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission. He will serve the remainder of the term until 2005 left by Wes Robinson, who resigned. Weingartz joins Barry Commissioners MacKcnzie, Tripp and Neil. Planning Com­ mission Chairman Clyde Morgan. Drain Commissioner Thomas Doyle. Road Com­ missioner Donald Willcutt and at-large members Michael Bagley and Jeff VanNortwick on the commission. Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers, w’ho happened to be in the audi­ ence. asked the board, “Is there any light at the end of the tunnel on the Charlton Park problems? It seems upsetting to a lot of people.” He said he and fellow citizens fear that problems with the previous director leaving have hurt the park. "If you oprove this, we will have one of four bargaining agreements we have employee groups behind us," '• ■ - xn ■ ■ -------- Neil responded. “I see lots of light. We’ve cut down on staff and they’re work­ ing well together... You can’t gel away from controversy sometimes.” • Approved the appointment of psycltologist/clinical director Lori Diaz to the Re­ gional Southwest Michigan Advisory Council, replacing Dr. Joseph Scelig. who has retired. • Heard concerns from Rhodes, a citizen in the audience, about the appointment of Serafin “Chuck” Nieves to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Rhodes said he read in the Banne; that Nieves talked about having brief mcct’.igs before meetings, which he said could be violations of the Open Meetings Act. About 15 people attended the Tuesday evening meeting, far more than the average for the board’s customary 9:30 a.m. meet­ ings on Tuesdays. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 27, 2003 1BW0ES ...from Our Readers What do deflation and inflation mean to investors? During the course of our lives, we’ve become accustomed to inflation - a constant trend of rising prices. During some periods, such as the late 1970s. inflation was strong. But for the last several years, inflation has been mild. Now. however, some - but not all - economists think we may be entering a period of deflation, in which supply out­ strips demand, causing prices to fall. As an investor, what would this mean to you? Or should the economic environment make any difference in your investment strategy? State solicits 'housin’ payment To the editor: Twenty-three days before the renewal due date for my motor vehicle operator’s license. I received another solicitation from the Barry County Credit Bureau for a !3th Amendment prohibited charge for Harry Snyder did a good job To the editor: I am glad I take the banner. In the March 13 issue I read th? Barr)' Township Board let Harry and Greg Snyder go. Why? Harry had been on the Hickory Comers Fire Department for 54 years and was chief for 20 years. Our department was something to be proud of. as Harry did a good jou. Everyone 1 have talked to can’t believe what hap­ pened. Maybe they had tneir differences, but I think it could have been handled better. Harry has lived in Hickory Comers many years and is well liked by everyone. The department meant a lol to him. Atha Wooer. Delton Take lots *n lots of family photos on Spring Break. When you return, bring your film to J-Ad's Print Plus for QUALITY FILM PROCESSING. ■’housin’’’ for pre-arraignment confinement which resulted from a traffic violation that had occurred in 2001 or earlier. I had informed the “housin’’’ providers that charges, specifically financial charges, for confinement prior to conviction are unconstitutional under the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, unless the prisoner agreed to the artfullycontrived “credit for time served.” I had not agreed to this waiver of my 13th amend­ ment rights. The providers of confinement (“housin.”’ in the vernacular of southern sheriffs) dis­ regarded the letter of advisory and sold the “housin’” charge to the aforementioned Barry County Credit Bureau, a professional collection agency. They send out letters threatening legal action, credit rating destruction, and direct solicitation (the lat­ ter presumably by a large, intimidating looking representative). This is simply lies, intimidation and extortion by mail, in order to collect the "housin’" fee. which 1 shall never pay because of its unconstitutionality. I also am considering not renewing my motor vehicle operator's license, the use of which led to this pattern of lies, intimida­ tion. and extortion. The State of Michigan will thus be unable to receive the operator’s license fee, the sale or use taxes on the motor vehicle I had intended to purchase, the motor vehicle fuel tax on the gasoline I had intended to use, the license plate and registration for the vehicle I had intended to purchase, and state taxes on the insurance fees I had intended to pay. This loss of state renewal will be the indi­ rect product of my not being willing to sell out the U.S. Constitution by paying an extortion fee of $30. which, when 1 was young (pre-1964) was thirty 312-and-onehalf-grain pieces of .900 fine silver. . These were larger than the denarii Judas received to betray Christ, but I shall not do the equivalent to purchase the betrayal of the U.S. Constitution, another gift from the Creator. If the state will not enforce the constitution, the State deserves no revenue. Frederick G. Schantz. Hastings Financial FOCUS Fumis.: by MARK D. CHRISTEMSErt of Edward Jones and Co. There's no simple answer. But keep in mind that things can change. In 2003. infla­ tion is low enough to make people start thinking about deflation And yet. you're not investing for just this year - you're investing to achieve goals that arc 10. 15 or In My Opinion... Clouds gathering over Charlton Park’s future When the new director of Charlton Park is hired next month, he or she will face the daunting task of getting one of Barry County's greatest assets back on track. The park has been under a cloud for at least a year now because of petty politics, mi­ cro-management and lack of vision about just what this asset should be. Unless strong and swift action is taken soon. Charlton Park could deteriorate into a second-rate tourist attraction. Much of the blame lies at the feet of a bureaucratic Parks and Recreation Commis­ sion that has spent far too much time being concerned about the previous director's per­ sonal life, far too much time trying to control the management of the park's routine ac­ tivities and far too much time fretting over real or imagined problems that have little to do with the goal of making Charlton Park the best it can be. If this group of nine Parks and Recreation Commission members can decide on a new director April 15 after interviews with three finalists, the new hire probably wouldn't be able to come on board until sometime in May, when park events and activities already should be up and running. People like activities coordinator Bill Eberle and interim Director Joanne Barnard have been doing their best to keep Charlton Park afloat in turbulent waters, but Barnard apparently plans to leave at the end of April. This means that the park will be a rudder­ less ship for at least a few weeks, a critical period when people start looking to the out­ doors for things to do and sec. I see Charlton Park as a double asset — an economic attraction for people to come to Barry County and spend some money, and a local educational treasure for children and adults to get a good idea of what it was like to live in these parts during the mid-19th century. Its economic value cannot be underesti mated, i attend meetings of the Chamber of Commerce, Vision 20-20 and Economic Alliance, and it is rare for Charlton Park not to be mentionedHowever, as long as the Parks and Recreation Commission continues to be mired in micro-management, lack of vision and obsessions about troubles that may not even ex­ ist, the park’s future will be in doubt. A good example of this problem surfaced at last week’s commission meeting when Eberle asked for permission to set up a computer and Internet access on site. Not only was his request handed off to never-never land, Eberle was admonished for even bring­ ing it ap without going through proper channels. With the interim director leaving soon and no director in place, Eberle was put at terrible disadvantage. Then Commission Vice Chairman Jeff Mackenzie talked about fears of somebody downloading pornography. That's like a father telling his son he can’t drive a car be­ cause he mqjhtget into an accident. There is’ risk in everything we do every day. The vast majority of businesses these days, large and small, somehow have overcome such paranoia to install computers and Internet access, very simply because they are valuable tools. And because Charlton Park's economic viability depends on ability to market and communicate to potential guests and visitors, this tool is essential. The commission members’ decision to ignore Eberle’s pleas show they are interested only in maintaining the status quo and not in the future of the park. This commission is dominated by six county officials, and its three County Commis­ sioners hold the offices of chairman, vice chairman and secretary. The Parks and Rec­ reation Commission should have only one representative each from the County Board, from the Road Commission, the drain commissioner and from the Planning and Zoning Commission. That way, five people representing the public at-large could serve and per­ haps break the stranglehold bureaucrats and politicians have on Charhon Park. The volunteers and people of Barry County have served as the heart of the success of Charlton Park over the years. They represent the best of what Charlton Park has to of­ fer. The new director, whomever is selected next month, should be welcomed and offered HWe to A Zeffer HERE’S THE RULES The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons cnly. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ’cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. a lot of support and help. Mostly, the new person will need freedom to implement vi­ sion and ideas and run the day-to-day operations of the park without the meddling of the commission. As member Donald Wilcutt said last week, the commission’s role is not to micro­ manage the activities of the park. Its role is to set policy, hire a director and sec that op­ erations are handled according to principles spelled out very deary to that director and staff. It must relinquish the administrative role to its administrator. In short, it must give up much of the power it somehow has come to use itself. If things and attitudes don’t change on the Parks and Recreation Commission soon, this new director will need all the help he or she can get, and the biggest losers ulti­ mately will be the taxpayers of Barry Cbunty and Charlton Park itself. -Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics ( A personal viewpoint, not necessarily that of the corporation or publication ) Public nion Reponses to our weekly question. What about ‘Amber Alert?’ How would you feel about the federal government spending money on a na­ tionwide Amber alert system to help track missing children <u d teenagers? 20 years down the road. During the inter­ vening years, the inflation/deflation situa­ tion could change markedly. Nonetheless, you'll want to at least consider the effects of inflation or deflation on potential invest­ ments - so keep a few things in mind: • Only stocks have significantly outpaced inflation - In looking back over the 75 years from 1926 through 2001. you’ll find that stocks were the only financial asset to keep investors significantly ahead of inflation. When inflation is factored in. common stocks brought an annual average return of 7.73 percent compared to 2.18 percent for long-term government bonds and just 0.71 percent for Treasury bills, according to the investment research firm Ibbotson Associates. While the past performance of ail these investments is no guarantee of future results, history suggests that you’ll need some exposure to stocks if you’re going to preserve your purchasing power. • Cash becomes more valuable during deflationary times - When prices are rising, you can borrow with the knowledge that you'll be paying off your debt in tomorrow’s cheaper dollars. On the other hand, if prices are falling, you're better off delaying pur­ chases rather than buying on credit. Quite simply, as prices drop, cash becomes more valuable. So. if inflation remains low. or if we enter a truly deflationary period, your money market accounts take on more value than they would in times of inflation. Keep in mind, though, that you won’t want your portfolio to become overly “cash-heavy." You'll still need growth to achieve your financial goals - so. once again, you need to own stocks. • Deflation may affect stocks and bonds differently - If inflation declines signifi­ cantly. or becomes deflation, interest rates will fall • which means bond prices will rise. Conversely, falling prices of goods and services typically translate into falling prof­ its for businesses - and that's obviously not good for stock prices. Yet. you certainly don't want to overreact by selling off a large percentage of your stocks. Instead, strive to build a diversified portfolio containing stocks and bonds - as well as government securities. CDs and money market accounts. When you invest, don't forget about the effects of inflation or deflation - but don't get hung up on them, either. The tried-andtrue keys to investment success - diversifi­ cation, quality and value, will bold up if prices are going up. down or staying the same. —STOCKS— The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mlg IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg's Company McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wai Mart 16.86 21.15 4758 4.63 41.00 30.60 28.50 35.67 30.69 1624 7.63 3427 9.00 83 45 20.45 57.08 30.52 14.16 21.45 3.89 9.62 40 66 44.35 53.47 -.29 -.32 •85 +.73 +.03 +.91 -.36 +.42 +.94 +.33 +.06 +.15 -59 +.98 -.07 +.30 +.64 -.15 +.93 -25 +.22 +207 ♦355 +122 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average $326.55 34.39 82823 •9.30 -.07 +86.00 Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barr)’ County Since 1X56 PMVMt,, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M 43 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Steven Jacobs Secretary,Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T Ybung (Editor) Elame Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Mary McDonough Ruth Zachary Helen Mudry Sandy Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Temere Bret Bremer Tina Stephens, Hastings: Kevin Irving. Hastings: Margaret Carrol!, Nashville; Janice Wilson, Hastings: Linda Miller, Hastings: Linda Fisher, Dowling: “Yes, I think that would be a good idea." “Yes, because com­ municating is very im­ portant. The quicker eve­ ryone knows the details even across state lines, the sooner a missing child will be found." “Absolutely, this is a very important tool for helping find missing children” "Yes, 1 think expand­ ing the system would be grea:.“ “That would be a good idea. People travel across state lines." “I think a nationwide system would be a very good idea." • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted K«onday through Friday Bam to 5 30 cm S aturdays 6 30 a m w Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County S27 per year in adjom.ng counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O.BqkB Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 . �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 27. 2003 - Page 5 Secretary of State to speak at GOP’s Lincoln Day dinner Arthur D. Barnard and John Hink of Virchoi” Krause 4 company were joined by Ray Elseth as they discussed the results of the Link Michigan surveys of busi­ nesses and residents in Barry County. Link Michigan update reveals new challenges by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A forum Wednesday to discuss the re­ sults of the surveys of Barry County busi­ nesses and residents on broadband Internet access. John Hink and Arthur D. Barnard, from Virchow Krause and company of Wiscon­ sin and Ray Elseth of Broadband Develop­ ment discussed survey findings. Elseth told the group of shout 15 local educators, business owntis and county and local officials that he is still analyzing the data from the surveys. This Jiould be ready for the rough draft of the local plan during the first week in May. Elseth stressed that the goals of discover­ ing where the county has been, where it wants to get and how to get there are begin­ ning to be answered. He discussed some of the gaps in technology throughout the county. “The entire county could get broadband service through satellite,” he said "but the cost of $600 to $900 for hardware and monthly fees of $70 to $110 are cost pro­ hibitive for many people." One business person discussed the flaws in the satellite broadband for businesses in­ cluding security concerns and compatibility issues. He recommended taking a coordinated approach to gaps in access, hardware, awareness and expertise. The availability of service is still being mapped and there is little sense in the fees which are charged. The market is still in flux and many busi­ nesses and residents are unsure of whether they need the higher speed (and higher cost) of broadband Internet service. According to the survey results for busi­ nesses, 87.2 percent have Internet access. Most Barry County businesses are served through dedicated dial up lines or share with their voice lines. Only 13 percent have a DSL connection with 9 percent using ca­ ble modems, 7 percent an ISDN line and only 2 percent wireless. The majority of businesses pay less than $100 a month for their service and most (60 percent) are either satisfied or somewhat satisfied with their service. The residential survey shows that 72.3 percent have access to the Internet. The main reasons why those who don’t is no computer, other access or can’t afford it. Those who have access have been on line for three or more years. Most (64 per­ cent) share their Internet access line with their voice line. Most residential use is for e-mail, re­ search, news and travel information includ­ ing maps and directions. About 22 percent use the Internet to work from home with 21 percent using the Internet to do their bank­ ing. Both business owners and residential us­ ers saw the role of the government to set rules that would encourage competition for broadband providers. No role for govern­ ment was seen in 29 percent of respondents to both the business and residential survey. Both survey groups saw a role to provide grants or loans so that areas without access could add it. During the discussion Hasting Public Li­ brary Administrator Barb Schondelmaycr reminded everyone that libraries incur a cost for the service they provide when resi­ dents use the library computers. “Wc spend about $20,000 a year to provide this free service." She also noted that the popularity of us­ ing the Internet for patrons to place holds, do research or other library business adds to their workload. Most access for residents of the county who do not have Internet is through local libraries, schools and community colleges. Schondelmayer and others pointed out that it is those without economic means who are significantly impacted when com­ panies only offer information or catalogs on line. Barnard and Elseth both discussed the problems of people not knowing how much more they could do with a faster Internet line. “Most are content with what they have or don’t know any different," Elseth said. County Planner Jim McManus said he sees a role for improving and expanding the county website, but that would need more staff to keep the site up to date. Ray Hoag, who is serving as facilitator for the local group, discussed what was next. The next local Link Michigan meet­ ing is scheduled for Monday, April 14, at 3 pun. in the Courts and Law building. There will be a discussion of next steps in provid­ ing expertise to local residents. The draft report will be available in May. For information about Link Michigan check out the weAdtc at www.grandcommunity.net/linkmichigan. Notion Of Mortgage Foreclosure Seto THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Oefautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew T. Graham and Penny J. Graham, husband and wrfo (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated April 13, 2000, and recorded on April 19.2000 In Document • 1043322 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 16, 2000. which was recorded on November 27. 2000, in Document • 1052306, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe dale hereof too aun of ONE HUNDRED FIFTYFOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY- THREE AND 02/100 dollars ($154,793.02), including interest at 3.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1.-00 PM. on May 1.2003. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County, Mfctwgan. and are described as: the East 200 feet of the foUowtog: a parcel 418 feet East and West by 418 feet North and South out of the Southwest comer of the East 1/2 of too Woet 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shad be 6 morrth(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wfth MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shad bo 30 days from tie date of such sale. Dated; March 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 tions with other members of county gov­ ernment. local and statewide judges, the State Legislature and the voters, she made sure that elections and vital record keeping were 100 percent accurate and accessible. She has also been a leader in enforcing compliance with campaign finance laws and working with the Qualified Voter File. Land’s involvement in politics stretches back to her high school years, when she served as a "scatter blitzer" for the Gerald R. Ford for President campaign. A budding politician from Grandville High School, she was one of the youngest attendees at the Republican State Convention in 1978. She is actively involved with the Metro­ politan Hospital Foundation. Potter's House, Byron Center Fine Arts Foundation, Van Singel Community Fine Arts Council, and the Women’s Resource Center. In her spare time. Land enjoys gardening and water skiing. She has been married to Dan Hibma for 19 years, and the couple has two children. THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBiG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WU. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - De^utt has been made in tbo condtoona ot a mortgage mado by Ronald , Steven Brotherton andUea Jean Brotherton, 4 husband and wife (origtoai mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a Cadfomia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Jidy 13. 1999, and recorded on July 20, 1999 document •1032737 in Barry County Records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage toere is claimed to bo due at toe date hereof too sum of NINETY-FOUR THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR /ND 88/100 dotiaro ($94,42458), inducting interest at mortgage made by Jernes N. Borner end OsAse K. Borner, husband and wife, to Saxon Mortgage, Inc., mortgagee, dated April 17,2001 and record- ‘ od May 10, 2001 in Document No. 1059460, gaged premises, or some part of toem, al pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Ml. at 150 pm, on April 24,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County. Michigan, and are Attorneys and Counselors 174.53 toot and too chord of which boars North 19 degrees 11 minutes 52 seconds East. 87JO 10.062% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in too mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, 56 minutos 10 seconds West. 8650 toot to an intermediate traverse tine of toe shore of Stewart Lake; thence North 01 degrees 57 minutes 37 Mfchigan at 1:00 pun. on April 3.2003. The premises are located in the Township of OrangevHto, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Conmanckig M (w nofmat comar ol aacton described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of Section 14, Town 2 North. Rango 10 West, thence South ZB. town 2 no ti. ranga S aaat thanes aoutt 00 dagmaa 45 mkUaa 54 seconds want on tw aaat Ina Ol ths nortwaat. 1/4 of hH aaclon 961.96 faat k> tha piaoa of baginning of Ha descriptor!; 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds East, 280.17 feet along the North and South 1/4 Ine to the Point of Beginning; thence North 87 degrees 43 minutes 05 seconds East. 210.58 foot; thence South 41 degrees 51 minutes 54 seconds West 37.70 teet; thence South 03 degrees 05 minutes 59 seconds West. 107.95 feat; thence South 25 thence continuing aoutt 00 dagraaa 45 rrSnuSM 54 aaeonda waat on aaid aaat 400.70 loot to aou0< Ina of northeast 1/4 of ss/d northeast 1/4; toenoe souOi 00 degrees 53 minutoa 10 seconds west on said Ina 408.70 toat fiance north 0 degrees 45 minutes 54 seconds east 400.70 tost: degrees 37 minutes 36 seconds East. 163.70 teet; thence South 58 degrees 59 seconds 04 minutes East, 168.68 feet; thence South 36 thence north 00 days os 53 minutoe 10 seconds east 450.70 feet to toe piece of begSsing The redemption period she* be 12 montofs) tram toe dees of such sain. Dated: March 20. 2003 FOR ^FORMATION. PLEASE CALL degrees 48 minutes 17 seconds West, 113.69 teet; thence South 03 degrees 18 minutes 58 seconds West, 33.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds West. 1/1854 feet; thence Northwesterly 62.98 feet along the arc of a curve to the right the radius of which is 52.00 teat and toe chord of which boars North 51 degrees 59 minutes 28 seconds West 59JO lest; thence South 72 degrees 42 minutes 06 seconds Attorneys end Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Bntfwn Fame. Ml 48025 (3/27H4/17) Fie 0200314537 Teem G *B* and the end of said centertine. Also, an irreg­ ular extension of the above described nonexclu­ sive private easement for Ingress, egress and pubtic utitities purposes described as: Beginning at aforementioned Reference Point *8"; thence North 52 degrees 50 minutes 17 seconds West. 33.00 teet; thence Northerly 88.24 feet along the aro of a curve to toe left, too ractius of which is toot; toence North 01 degree 14 minutes 01 sec­ ond East. 180.01 toot; thence North 58 degrees Under the power of sate contained In said gage wM be forectoaad by a sate of toe mort­ 29 minutes 36 seconds West. 253.74 teet to a point hereinafter referred to as Reference Point "A"; thence North 68 degrees 56 minutes 29 sec­ onds East, 66.76 feet; thence Northeasterly 114.75 toot along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 206.88 teet and the chord of which bears North 53 degrees 03 minutes 06 sec­ onds East. 113.29 toot; thence North 37 degrees 09 minutes 43 seconds East. 337.10 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as Reference Point Hundred Thirty-Nine and 21/100 Dollars ($159,539.21) inducting interest al toe rate of 8.500% per annum. mortgage and toe statute In such case made and provided, notice la hereby given tool said mort­ Terry Lynn Land Jcwica and Nicholas. They altcnd Corinlh Reformed Church, where Land was nursery supervisor for many years. A graduate of Grandville High School, she received a bachelor of arts in political science from Hope College. Said mortgage la now hetd by Deutsche Bank Trost Company Americas formerly known as Banker's Trost Company, as Trustee and Custodtan by assignment dated April 17, 2001 and recorded on May 10, 2001 in Document No. 1069461, Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Rve Bany County Records. Team Q (240) 593-1310 Trott* Tran, PC. Trott & Trott, P.C. Ries 200315433 Team S The Barry County Republican Party will have its annual Lincoln Day dinner Friday evening. April 25, at the Middle Villa in Middleville Guest speaker will be Michigan Secre­ tary of State Terri Lynn Land. Social hour will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., dinner will be at 6:30 Tickets, which cost $25 apiece, may be purchased at Reynolds Land Sur­ veying or call Mark Englerth, Barry County GOP chairman, at 792-6357. Land was elected to serve as Michigan's 41st Secretary of State in November 2002, and she took office on Jan. 1. As Secretary of State, she plans to build on the Depart­ ment of States technology base and expand user-friendly programs that would increase the number of Internet users. She says she is committed to providing the highest level of customer service possible by delivering the most cost effective and efficient serv­ ices possible. “I believe that effective government thinks crep'ively and is open to exploring alternatives to the standard ways of doing business,” she said. Secretary Land is designated as Michi­ gan’s Chief Motor Vehicle Administrator, Chief Election Officer and Keeper of the Great Seal. She is second in line of succes­ sion to the governor and acts in that capac­ ity whenever both the governor and lieuten­ ant governor are out of state. She is a mem­ ber of the State Administrative Board, the National Association of Secretaries of State and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission. Prior to her election. Land served as Kent County Clerk from 1992 to 2000, at a time of tremendous change and growth in Michigan’s fourth largest county. As Kent County Clerk, she concentrated on making county government more "user-friendly'’ to the public. By working and building coali­ U.S. Sonata 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Totmeia, regional representative. Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District. (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. ohone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006. Lans­ ing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@8enate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909. toot; toence South 37 degrees 09 minutes 43 seconds West, 38.93 foot; thence North 52 degress 50 minutes 17 seconds West. 33.00 toot to the Point of Beginning. A non-exdusive private easement tor Ingrees, agrees and pubtic utikties purposes, 88 toot in width, 33 toot each side of a centerline which is described as: Beginning at aforementioned Reference Point “A*; thence North 57 degrees 55 minutos 41 seconds West. 14753 toot; toence Westerly 86.57 test along the arc of a curve to the left, too ractius of which is 132.63 teet and the chord of which bears North 72 degrees 18 minutes 22 seconds West. 65.87 teet; thence North 86 degrees 41 minutes 02 sec­ chord of which boars North 51 degrees 59 min­ utes 28 seconds West. 59.20 toot; thence North 17 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds West. 133.41 toot; thence Northerly 195.75 toot along the arc of non-exdusive private easement for ingress, ogress and public utilities purposes described as: 66 toot in width 33 toot each side of a centertine degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds West. 193 69 a curve to toe right, too radius of which is 388.71 toot and the chord of which boars North 02 toot to e point hereinafter referred to Reference which is described as: Commencing st ths North 1/4 comer of Section 14. Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds East 2634.28 toot along ths North and South 1/4 tine to the center of said Section; thence North 87 degrees 56 minutes 12 seconds East, 342.74 foot along the East and West 1/4 and public utilities purposes described as. Beginning at aforementioned Reference Point "C"; ths.xe North 78 degrees 26 minutes 38 sec­ tine of said Section to the Point of Beginning oJ onds West. 76.89 toot: thence North 02 degrees said centerline; thence North 10 degrees 10 min­ 48 minutes 05 seconds West, 104.81 feet; thence 122.27 feet; thence North 18 degrees 39 minutes 09 seconds East, 407.29 feet; thence Northerty 148 60 feel along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 444 70 teet and the chord of which bears North 09 degrees 04 minutes 47 sec­ onds East. 147.91 feet; thence North 00 degrees I 21 degress 56 minutes 37 seconds West. 89.75 to a non-exdusive private easement to: ingress, ogress and pubic utilities described tepsrafoiy. A which is 253.24 feet and the chord of which bears North 32 degrees 37 minutes 21 seconds East, phone (517) 373-0842. the arc of a curve to the right, the radtas of which is 170.95 toot and the chord of which bears South onds West 465.14 feet along the said 1/4 Mne to utes 00 seconds East. 190 22 feet thence Northwesterly 60.03 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the rattius of which is 58.15 toot and the chord of which bears North 19 degrees 24 minutes 37 seconds Wast, 57.40 feet, thence North 49 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West, 312.66 toot; thence Northwesterly. Northerty and Northeasterly 401.04 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 240.46 foot and the chord of which boars North 01 degrees 11 minutes 16 seconds West, 356.15 toot; thence North 46 degrees 35 minutes 33 seconds East. 91.98 feet; thence Northeasterly 123.49 toot along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of U.S. Congress degrees 49 minutos 56 seconds East. 230 65 toot; toence North 86 degrees 59 minutes 54 sec­ onds EasL 181.49 toot; toence South 02 degrees 33 minutoe 39 seconds East. 66JO toot; toence North 88 degrees 59 minutoe 54 seconds West. 183.55 toot; toence Southerly. 9051 toot along onds West. 65.87 toot; toence North 86 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds West. 148.54 teet; thence Northerly 62.98 toot atong too arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 52.00 feet end the the Point of Beginning. Together with and subject Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. end of said traverse tine; thence South 02 minutes 07 seconds West, 78.85 toot to said 1/4 lino, thence North 02 degrees 48 minutes 05 sec­ West, 33.00 foot; thence South 79 degrees 37 (4/10) seconds East. 64.64 toot atong said traverse tine; toence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 27 seconds East 13358 toot along said traverse line to the Point *C* and the end of aaid centerline. Also, an irregular extension of the above described nonexdusive private easement for ingress, egress North 87 degrees 43 minutos 05 seconds East. 139.95 feet; thence South 11 degrees 33 minutes 22 seconds West. 135.01 feet; thence North 78 degrees 26 minutes 38 seconds West. 33.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dale of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate n the event a 3rd parly buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: February 27.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas formerly known as Banker s Trust Company, as Trustee and Custodian. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 244 0476 i Pub: 2/27-3/27 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 27. 2003 I__________ dren; six step-great grandchildren; and sis­ ter, Alida Visser of Wyoming. Mich. Preceding her in death were her parents; daughter, Lena Wierenga. 1949; brothers. William and Garrett BlyerVeld; sister. Janet Atches; daughter-in-law. Sue Ann Wierenga; son-in-law. Caryl Forsythe. There will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial reception will be held at the church immediately following services. Services will be held a: II a.m. on Saturday. March 29, 2003 at Lakewood United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa with Rev. Curtis Jensen officiating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Lena Wierenga________ HASTINGS - Lena Wierenga, age. 76, of Hastings, died Sunday, March 23, 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Wierenga was bom on June 12, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of William and Alida (Kalce) BlyerVeld. She was raised in the Grand Rapids and attend­ ed schools there. She was married to Louis F. Wierenga on April 16, 1948. She and her husband Louis have been engaged in farming in Carlton Township since 1948. She was a member of Ragla Extension Group, inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame in 1997. enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, sewing and crafts. Mrs. Wierenga is survived by her hus­ band, Louis F. Wierenga, Sr.; sons, Louis F. Wierenga Jr. of Hastings, Ronald (Bonnie) Wierenga of Freeport; daughter. Mary Lou (Douglas) Gonsalves of Hastings, Barbara (David) Rademacher of St. Johns; step­ daughter, Judy Forsythe of Middleville; eight grandchildren; eight step-grandchil­ More Obituaries on Page 7 Worship Together... Mary E. Noah ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... FLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 un.; Sunday School 11.-0 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Momson. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 xm.; Sunday School 11:15 xm. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12Praise Ser­ : informa­ noon. Saturday nigf vices 7:30 p.tr p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 30 a.m. and 11.00 am.; Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayion Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 930 un. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evct.cngService.6 00pm Wednes­ day activities 700 p m. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quit (ages 13*19); Adult Bible Study • tion call the ch : c. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednesday A Thursday 9 xm. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 xm. Sunday School; 10.45 xm. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6.00 p m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m.1 Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW ft MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH No age limits. 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Rev. Bob South. Phene 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 1100 im.; SuLivy School, 10 a_m. for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH "THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE.” 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at corner of Mill St) Affiliated with Conserv­ ative Groce Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver, 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 im.; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Ft Charles P. McCabe 111. Rector Mr. F. William Mxtberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 im. - 9:15 xm. Morning Prayer. I IDO xm. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 600 p.m For more information cal! 795-2370 Rev David T. Hastwtck 948­ 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Sen or Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 xm.. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 pun.. Evening Service; 700 p.m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 630 p.m. Awana. Si. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe, (SI7) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 xm. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth eroup. adult small group ministry, leadership training. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 xm. Sunday ABUNDANT LOT FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Nursery Available at 10 xm. CHURCH Of THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 xm Sunday School Hour. 11 DO xm. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 A Sptnt-flUed church Meetiag at te Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 routh of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Prase ft Worship 1030 am. 600 pm; Wed. 630 p m Jesus Club for boys ft giris ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. Aa oasis p.m. evening Service: Wednesday: of God's love 7.-00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens Someone Special” For informauoo call and Children. l-616-73l-5l94or l-5!745:-in6 "Where Everyone is HASTINGS APOSTOLIC WOODGROVE BRETHREN TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 xm.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 xm.; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thurs­ CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair acces­ day Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Are.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Phtlippiam 2:4) CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday Schoo* at 9:45 ♦ an.: Wouhip 11.00 a m.; Evening Service al 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m sible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10.30 am. HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class IODO am.; Worship IIDO am.. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Class 7DO p.m.. Classes for aB ages. QUIMBY UNTIED ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor A (616)945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-11 xm.: P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 930 a.m mission of St Rose Catholic MIDDLEVILLE -Mary E. Noah, age 93. of Middleville, passed away Saturday. March 22, 2003 at Carveth Village. Middleville. Mary E. Noah was bom on April 3. 1909 at Dyersburg, Tenn., the daughter of D.W. and Alma (Guilliom) Leach. She was raised in Dyersburg, Tenn, and Middleville, Mich, and attended Wayland Union High School. She was married to Harold C. Noah on Jan. 21. 1928. She was employed at Fanners State Bank (Hastings City Bank) as assisting cashier and retired after 16 years of service. Maty was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, ano Mfe member of the Middleville Eastern Star. She was a homemaker, enjoyed cooking, reading and knitting. Most of all, she was a caring, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmoth­ er. doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter. Mary Frances Vander Wall of Battle Creek; son. Dr. Melvin (Kay) Noah of Beulah; six grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law. Moody and Marge Leach of Dorr, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Harold C. Noah; her parents. D.W. and Alma Leach; and a brother, Paul Leach. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11:00 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 xm. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. HAST INGS FREE METHODIST CriURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boitwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 930 am and worship service at 1030 am. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time" is a great time of cel­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. March 27 - 5:45 p.m Grace Notes; 7DO p.m. Crossways; 7DO p.m. Adult Choir. Saturday, March 29 - P10:QO xm. Catechism 3; 10.30 am. High School Youth Outing; IID0 km. Funeral and committal services were held Tuesday afternoon. March 25, 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Youth Ministry Flayer Time; IDO pan. Narcotics Anonymous. Sun­ day, March 30 - 8:45 xm. Sunday School IODO xm. Worship; potluck lunch after worship; bap­ tism preparation. Tuesday, April I 7:00 p.m.. Worship Committee: 7DO p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. April 2 - 600 p.m.. Lenten Supper. 7:00 p.m. Worship; 8.00 p.m. The Way; Sarah Circle af­ ter worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) Barner free building with elevator to all noon. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma. Music Director. Enn Riordan, Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 xm. - Sunday School. 9.30 xm. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Con­ temporary service). Junior Church. Sunday SchooL 1030 xm. - Re freshments; 11 DO xm. Traditional ServLc, Sunday School. 530 p.m Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6.00 pm. • Dtsciple Bible Study II. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages fire liirough sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights • 6:00 p.m. LIVE! Under the Dome praise Ethel Mne Boze HASTINGS - Ethel Mae Boze, age 71. of Hastings, died Thursday. March 13.2003 at her residence. She was bom Sept. 23, 1931 in Prairieville, the daughter of Russell M. and Marjorie S. (Sensiba) Lewis. She attended Prairieville School. Ethel married Douglas J. Boze Dec. 9. 1950 and he died March 9. 2000. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother and three sisters. Ethel's employment included Hastings Piston Ring, cashier at Prairieville Store. Camp Kitanniwa. Thomapple Manor. Ponderosa. Jonny Canoon’s. and Hastings Wai Mart. She served as Barry County Commissioner for several years in the late 80’s and early 90’s. She was one of person’s who helped to get the State Police Post in Hastings. Ethel was very active in politics, member of the Republican Party, she loved cooking, crocheting, making quilts, and watching her birds. Surviving are her daughter's. Ethelyn (William) Rupright of Hastings; Maxine (Terry) Shafer of Hastings, Starlynd (Joseph) Beach of Hastings; grandchildren. Becky (Bryan) Dipp, Tina Smith, Angie (Jarrod) Thompson. Brianne Beach and Joseph Beach Jr.; great-gtahdchlMreh. Angie Dipp. Courtney Hurley, Nikki Sutherland, Ashtin Sutherland, Justin Thompson, William Smith, Tia Thompson; adopted son. Kenneth (Sharon) Langford of Hastings; sisters, Jeanette (Ian) Richards of Kalamazoo, Alice (Duane) Rockwell of Delton, Margaret (George) Convene of Delton. Nancy (Bill) Hoekstra of Dorr, sev­ eral nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. Memorial services were held Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Striker Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry County Humane Society or American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Virginia M. Jensen HASTINGS - Virginia M. Jensen, age 76, of Hastings, died Friday. March 21. 2003 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Jensen was bom on May 14. 1926 in Hudson. Mich., the daughter of Clarence and Lucille (Blurton) Collar. She was raised in the Hudson area on the family farm and attended Hudson schools, graduating from Hudson High School. After graduation she worked as a nurses aide at the local hospital. She was married to James W. Jensen on April 2. 1945. She lived all her married life in the Hastings area. Her employment included: waitressing. former “Walt’s Meat Mkt.” in Hastings, E.W. Bliss co., co-managed the Hastings Airport for many years, the former “Quality Furniture Store” in Hastings where she attended buying shows in Chicago before her retirement. Ginny enjoyed needlework, gardening, reading, wildlife watching. NASCAR fan. held a student pilots license, hot air bailooa enthusiast working at the BC Balloon Championships for a number of years, enjoying an hour long ride in a balloon over Barry County; American Cancer Society volunteer, active in the Jaycee’s and the Elks Temple auxiliaries. Mrs. survived by be^ daughter. Linda (Renneth) Greenfield of -Hastings; grandson. Brandon (Tiffany) Greenfield of Hastings; sister. Norma (Clare) Root of Morenci; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in deuui were her parents and husband. James on April 24, 1984. Services were held Monday. March 24, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiated. Burial was at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Humane Society or the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Advcrthcmcnt $4.95/mo Internet? DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COMMUNITY FORUM team rehearsal. 7:00 p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal. 800 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday nights • 700 pm. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Thursday. March 13 - 12.00 p.m. Lenten Luncheon in Fellowship Hall 1230 p.m. - Lenten Worship MIDDLEVILLE - Edna E. Bechtel, age 92, of Middleville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 21, 2003. Miss Edna M. Bechtel was bom on Jan. 3. 1911 in Middleville. Mich.. Barry County, the daughter of Allan and Ada (Schiefla) Bechtel. She was a life-long resident of Middleville where she worked in the bank for many years. Her greatest joy was found in serving her Lord by serving others in her family, com­ munity. and church, Middleville Baptist. She was raised in the Middleville area and attended Duncan Lake Elementary and Caledonia High School, graduating in 1928. She was employed at Gacklers General Store from 1937-1941. Johnsons Grocery from 1942-1955 and Farmers State Bank (Hastings City Bank) from 1955-1978. She wa a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents. Allan and Ada Bechtel; brothers, Otto and Orlcy Bechtel; sisters. Minetta Welton. Orpha Welton, and Ila Johnston. She is survived by many nephews, nieces and friends who will miss her dearly. Funeral services were held Tuesday. March 25. 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Home. 914 W. Main Street in Middleville. Rev. Bruce Stewart officiated. Interment Parmelee Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. in sanctuary. Monday. March 17 7.00 p.m. Finance Committee. Tuesday. March 18 - 6:30 p.m. United Methodist Men's dinner. 730 p m Leadership Team. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Mich. 49058. (Z69) 945-5463. Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:00 xm. Traditional Wor­ th'/, 10:10 xm. Church School for all ages; 1130 xm, Contemporary Worship; 11:50 a.m. Children's Worship. The 9 DO Service is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both servxes. Qukren's Worship is avail­ able dunnf both services SPECIAL EVENTS - Sunday. March 30- 1-3 pm. Senior High Bowling Trip; 1-3 p.m. Middle High Indoor Swim­ ming trip. Wednesday. Apnl 2 600 pm. Church Supper • Open to the Public. 6:45 Lenten Senes All Ages • Open to the Public. This information on norship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions*' 118 S. Jefferson - 945*3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan I ObituMies I Delton Kellogg Schools will be holding a community forum to discuss upcoming facility Improvements and repairs. 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March 27. 2003 - Page 7 Obit unties । Harry Green WOODLAND - Mr. Harry Green, age 62. of Coats Grove Road. Woodland. Ml. died Tuesday. March 25. 2003 at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. FL. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Norma Velderman Patterson-Stotts united in marriage Lawnicki-Colbum plan July 27 wedding The marriage of Anneliese Lorain Patterson to PFC. Cory Lee Stotts in Ashland City. Tenn, was solemnized in a beautiful ceremony performed by Rev. Mark Mann on Feb. 28, 2003. Anneliese is the daughter of Russ and Gaye Patterson of Middleville, Mich. The groom is the son of Stan Stolts and Shelly Sheets of Brewster, Washington and is a member of the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. Lacey Patterson, Lauren and Graycen Bailey, sister and nieces of the bride were her attendants. Specialist Kenneth Butcher served as best man and RJ. Bailey was the grooms­ man. A belated celebration will tak? place when the groom returns from deployment in the Middle East. Fred Lawnicki of Dearborn Heights and Judy Presnell of Inkster, and Philip and Beverly Colburn of Byron Center, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Jennifer Lynne Lawnicki and Michael Allen Colburn. Jennifer and Michael are 2000 graduates of Great Lakes Adventist Academy, Cedar Lake. Jennifer is an elementary education major and Michael is a math education major at Southern Adventist University. Collegedale. TN. They will graduate in May. 2004. The couple will make their home in Collegedale. TN. after a July 27 wedding. BOY, Ridge Leelas Kidder, bom in Myrtle Beach. S.C. on Jan. 18.2003 al 2:28 p.m. to Todd J. and Jeania Kidder of Myrtle Beach. S.C. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 20 inch­ es long. The proud grandparents are Marcia Ann Kidder and the late Billie Lee Kidder of Middleville and Douglas Hatcher and Rose Hatcher of Conway. S.C. GIRL, Rozalynn Isadora, bom al Pennock Hospital on March 7. 2003 at 8:20 a.m. to Christina and luicus Reaser of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Izaak William, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 4.2003 at 2:11 p.m. to Eliz­ abeth and Jeremy Levandoski of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 10 1/4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inch­ es long. Geraldine Bever will be 85 March 31 Geraldine Bever will turn 85 on March 31,2003. Help her celebrate by sending her a card or note to: Dailey's Trailer Park, 1400 Hwy. 17 North I6R. Fl. Meade. Florida 33841. GIRL, KayLynn Ann. bom al Pennock Hospital on March 6. 2003 at 9:37 a.m. to Billie Jo and Doug Gonsalves of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Katelyn Michelle, bom al Pennock Hospital on March 6. 2003 at 4:43 p.m. to Shawn and Bob Caldwell of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. I oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Gracie Marie, bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on March 10.2003 to Tzmmi Myers of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Dakota Austin, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 11.2003 al 7:41 p.m. to Rod an'■' tarb Innes of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. Morris-Safie to wed in Kentucky An Aug. 9. 2003 wedding is being planned by Ashley Carol Morris and Andrew James Safie. The bride-to-be is from Lexington. Ky. and is the daughter of Glenn and Sue Morris. She graduated from Asbury College and is now pursuing her master's degree at the University of Kentucky in physical therapy. The groom-to-be is the son of James and Carta Safie of Hastings. He is currently working at UPS, the University of Kentucky and is a member of the Kentucky National Guard. He graduated from Hastings High School, attended Asbury College and now attends Lexington Community College. They plan on getting married in Lexington and making their home there. Um BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to buy,MU, rant, find BOY, SSGT Matthew and Jody LaNew of Germany wish to announce th: birth of their son. Gage James LaNew or. March 3. 2002 at Bitburg Air Force Base Hospital in Germany al 10:43 am. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Grand­ parents are Dave and Melody LaNew of Lake Odessa and Sherry Ernst and the late James Ernst of Savanna Illinois. Great grandmothers are Rose Johnson of Lake Odessa Mildred Andrew of Savanna Illi­ nois and Otis LaNew of LaJolla California. MIDDLEVILLE - Olive Norma (Luneke) Velderman. age 86, of Middleville passed away on Monday. March 17. 2003. Norma was bom on July 23. 1916 in Big Rapids. Mich., the third daughter of Norman and Olive (Dougherty) Luneke. Well known for her weekly "Down Memory Lane" column in the Sun and News, Norma enjoyed sharing her discov­ eries of the history of Barry County. As a Navy flight instructor during World War II and as a certified elementary teacher. Norma demonstrated her love of leaching. She and her leader dog. Houston, were friends to many. Norma was preceded in death by John, her husband of 57 years, in 2000. She is survived by a sister. Lyda Veit of Arlington. Va; by six children. Jane Peden of Victoria. British Columbia. Ted Velderman of Traverse City, Mich. Pat Velderman of Westfield. NJ.. Mary Baggot of Hillsboro. Ore.. Cay Velderman of Middleville, and David Velderman of White Lake. Mich.; by seven grandchil­ dren; and by five great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Monday, March 24 at the Parmalee United Metho­ dist Church in Middleville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bany Community Hospice. 450 Meadowrun Drive. Hastings. MI 49058. Norma was an active, vivacious and lov­ ing person. She is missed. | ^“^IdinU^DeVault PRESCOTT, ARIZONA - Eldine C. DeVault. age 85, of Prescott, Arizona, died Saturday. March 15. 2003 at his home in Prescott. He was born October 31, 1917 in Oakley, Illinois, the son of Charles William and Clara (Henricks) DeVault. Eldine attended school in Hastings, Michigan. Upon completion he entered the United States Army as an automotive mechanic during World War II. Eldine met and later married the love of his life, Marie Shafer on August 31,1946. He was employed by E.W. Bliss Company as a Sales Engineer for over 36 years. Eldine and his wife moved to Prescott Valley just after his retirement in 1979 from Hastings, Michigan. He was a member of St. Luke Episcopal Church in Prescott and was involved in Scouting for many years. He was also a member of the Lions Club in Prescott Valley as well as the VT.W. Post *10227 in Prescott Valley and volunteered for the Prescott Valley Public Library for many years. Eldine loved wood working, the feel of creating things from wood. He enjoyed golf, gardening, cooking, and playing the organ. Eldine was known for helping people who needed his help. He was proud of his family and his service to his nation. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday. March 19. 2003 at St. Luke Episcopal Church in Prescott. Reverend Paul Crowd officiated. A private cremation was held at Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley. The family suggests contributions to St Luke Episcopal Church or the Prescott Valley Public Library. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Sue Ann Arnold Helen M. Tadman HASTINGS - Helen M. Tadman. age 83. of Hastings, died Wednesday. March 26. 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Tadam was bom on May 26. 1919 in Battle Creek. Ml. the daughter of Ray & Phoebe (Taber) Baker. She was raised in the Battle Creek area and attended schools there. She was married to William Tadman on July 5. 1946. They lived in Battle Creek for several years, then they moved to Grand Rapids in 1960 and then to Hastings in 1969. Mrs. Tadman s employment included: Natalie Hosiery Shop. Butterfield Theatre and the William Rothberg Chemical Lab, all in Battle Creek. Mrs. Tadman is survived by her daughter. Lynn E. Tadman of Hastings; two grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and brother Orville Baker of Battle Creek. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. William on June 5. 1989; son. William Jr. and three sistets. Visitation will be Friday. March 28. 2003 at 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Services will be held Friday. March 28, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Lynn Davis officiating. Burial will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings American Legion Post *45. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. William Booher BRISTOL TN - Rev. William A. Booher, age 82. of 404 Pennsylvania Avenue. Bristol. TN. went home to be with his Lord Sunday. March 23. 2003. at his home fol­ lowing a lengthy illness. Bom in Sullivar County, he had resided in Middleville, Michigan, for 20 years working in the automotive plants. He served as a pastor at Ketrons Chapel and was owner and operator of Twin-City Builders. Rev. Booher was a ILS. Army veteran of , World War II and was an active member of Hickman Memorial Church. His parents, Robert and Maggie Booher; four sisters; three brothers; a grandaughter; a grandson; and a great-grandson preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Louise Booher, Bristol. TN; two daughters and sons-in-law. Barbara and Walter “Skip" Ayers, Kaleva. Michigan. Virginia "Diane" and Dan Trent. Bristol, TN; eight grandchildren. Yancy and Brenda Ayers, Kim and Ray Hutchins. Tammy and John Trent. Wesley and Shannon Ayers, Aaron and Sharon Ayers, Marsha Trent. Jessica Trent. Barbara Lynn Ayers-Nicols; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one brother. Sam Booher, Blountville. TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday al Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, or any time at the home. Services were conducted Wednesday at Hickman Memorial with Rev. Dewey Shaffer and Rev. J.E. Mauk officiating. Burial followed at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery with military rites conducted by American Legion Post No. 3 and 265. Pallbearers were Ronnie Home, Ross Moore, Terry Shaffer. Jimmy Gross, Bill Rhoten, and Lynn Steadman. Honorary pallbearers were Ezra Whittaker and Scott Whittaker. E-mail condolences may be sent to hamlettdobson ©charter, net. RICHLAND • Sue Ann Arnold, age 57. o ' Richland, passed away on Wednesday. March 19. 2003 al her residence. Sue Ann was bom in Kalamazoo on Jan. 6. 1946. the daughter of Elmer and Betty (Hill) Phillips. She attended Richland Public Schools. Sue Ann enjoyed needlepoint, garage sales, reading, watching game shows, vaca­ tioning. she especially enjoyed helping oth­ ers. She is survived by her husband. Larry Arnold; son. Michael (Ramona) Arnold; a daughter. Betty Sue (Ernie) Rohm; grand­ children. Rodney and Lacey Rohm. Mandy and Willis Arnold; special friends. Louie Sharp and Larry Anthony. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. Mike Phillips. A memorial service was conducted Saturday. March 22. 2003. at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Private inurnment Prairie Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Emerson E. Beck Jr. BATTLE CREEK - Emerson E. Beck Jr., of Battle Creek, formerly of Hickory Comers, passed away March 24.2003. "Junior" was bora on Nov. I, 1926 in Hastings, the son of Emerson an Aleta (Paine) Beck. He was a former employee of Oliver Products. He enjoyed fishing, animals, his dog Gizmo. He loved ice cream and his great granddaughter Paige. “Junior" will be remembered for his great sense of humor. He is survived by a son. David Lee (Dotty) Beck of Battle Creek; a daughter. Terry Ann Beck of Battle Creek: a sister. Shirley Langham of Nashville; his long time friend Bob Oaster of Nashville; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers and two sisters. A graveside service was conducted Wednesday. March 26. 2003 at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Pennock Pharmacy Announces a Change in Hours Effective March 23 Drive-Thru/Walk-in Open 7 Days A Week Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Sat., Sun., Holidays 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Most Insurances Accepted Home Medical Equipment Senior Citizen Discount Pennock HEALTH ubsEXVICES Pennock Pharmacy 1005 West Green St. • Hastings (269)948-3136 For Sale - 714 W. Green Street Historic character with modern conveniences. 2500 sq. ft., four bedroom, 2-1/2 bath. Move-in condition. 10 foot ceilings on upper and lower floors, original woodwork including a cherry banister, an 8-foot bay window informal dining room. Large main floor master bedroom w/pnvate bath and whirlpool tub, large updated kitchen w/wet bar & eating area. Poured concrete basement, newer roof, 2-1/2 car garage, plenty of insulation, central air, high-efficiency furnace & water heater. Extra large, park-like fenced-in back yard with an out-building and Gazebo. Plus walking distance to schools, shopping, hospital and park. Call 945-3817. I �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 27. 2003 others to volunteer, should contact your or­ ganization. The Web site lists a wide variety of suggestions, including visiting isolated seniors, working with autistic children and collecting food for the needy. And although this program is specifically targeted toward our young people, anyone, at any age. can participate. Teachers can make a class project out of it. families can volunteer together, neighbors can work on improving their community. Please, folks, here is a great chance to make a difference. We're counting on you. by Kaihy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar ‘No gifts?’ Parental break-in Dear Annie: I am a single, professional woman. 1 own my own house and live just a few miles from my parents. Unfortu­ nately. Mom and Dad are always dropping by and letting themselves in when 1 am not home. Not only is it an invasion of my pri­ vacy. it is unsettling to know someone has been in my house when I’m away. I occasionally have vacation days, and I like to relax at home or be alone with my boyfriend. My parents will pop over, and if I do not answer the doorbell, they let them­ selves in. Mom and Dad always have an ex­ cuse why they stopped by - they have gro­ ceries. Mom bought me a blouse. Dad found some cheap light bulbs, and so on. I talked to my folks about this once be­ fore. but they became really angry and did­ n't speak to me for several weeks. I would­ n’t dream of letting myself into their bouse when they are not home. How can I make them respect my privacy? - Driving Me Crazy in Florida. Dear Driving: Your parents have learned that emotional blackmail works on you and gives them the upper hand. You have two choices: You can say nothing and be stuck with their intrusive behavior forever, or you can change your locks and tell your parents, nicely, that they will no longer have a key. because you don’t want anyone in the house when you aren’t home. Let them be angry for a while. When they realize you are net going to back down, they will come around. Divorce him Dear Annie: Three years ago. my 48year-old husband took a job out of state and began commuting. “Ethan” kept a small apartment near his office during the week and came home on weekends. A few months into the job. he met a 25-ycar-old woman and began having an affair. He told her wc were separated after 22 years of marriage. This,isn*l his first affair. 1 know of at least two others. We have three children, and even though we both work, we are in debt up to our necks because we are supporting two homes. Every month has been a struggle to get the bills paid. Last summer. Ethan's mistress moved into his out-of-state apart­ ment. He said it would help us save money. I wanted to file for divorce immediately, but I •»* my job. Months have passed, and I'm terrified I'll lose my house if I file for divorce before I find employment. Mean­ while. I’m in a living hell, tied to a man who has abandoned his family to start his life over with someone else. I know I should move on. but I am dependent on my husband's financial support. Please help. Wounded in California. Dear Wounded: If you file for divorce, it does not mean Ethan is off the financial hook. He still has too pay child support and possibly monthly maintenance for you as well. Contact an attorney immediately, and find out what your options are. Ethan's be­ havior is reprehensible. You deserve better. ‘Wef generation Dear Annie: A recent study conducted by Independent Sector and Youth Service America found that volunteering among high school students recently reached the highest levels in the past 50 years. It should be no surprise that this generation of youth is volunteering more than any other; and that they embrace their peers regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or cultural difference, all in the name of serv­ ing their communities together. They are our nation’s greatest generation - they arc the "we" generation. Please remind your readers that the 15th Annual National Youth Service Day will take place April 11-13. Sponsored by Stale Farm Companies Foundation. National Youth Service Day is the largest service event in the world, engaging millions of young people in service, drawing together a remarkable consortium of youth groups and municipal partners. Young people in over 150 countries will join their U.S. peers as part of Global Youth Service Day. thanks to the GM Foundation. I know your readers will turn out in record numbers to identify and address the needs of their communities. I remind them to notify their local media of the great things that young people are doing, and make sure to invite their elected officials, so they. too. will recognize these great ef­ forts. For more information, your readers can visit www.YSA.org or write to Youth Ser­ vice America. Dept. A. 1101 15th Street. NW. Suite 200. Washington. D.C. 20005 They can also find a volunteer opportunity today at www.SERVEnet. org. Sincerely. Steven A. Culbertson. President and CEO. Youth Service America. Dear Steven Culbertson: Thank you for giving us the opportunity to mention the Annual National Youth Service Day. Any­ one who is interested in volunteering, or who would like to set up an opportunity for Advertisement $4.95/mo Internet? by DAVID STOWERS Netpenny.net offers fast, reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Inter­ net access to our commu­ nity for only $4.95 a month with no contracts and no set up fees! For more info go io: www.netpenny.net or call toll free at 1-888­ 248-7239 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Dates 2003/2004 second Tuesday ol each month at 6:00 p.m. April 8tti May 13th October 14th November 11th June 10th December 9th July 8th August 12th September 9th January 13th February 10th March 9th Meetings are held at Baltimore Township Hall. 1300 E. Dowling Rd. Baltimore Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and senrices, such as signers or audio tapes ot printed materi­ al being considered at any township meeting to individuals with disabilities within 7 days notice to the ctefk. Dear Annie: A friend. "Jill." recently threw herself a birthday party. In the invita­ tion. she specifically requested "no pre­ sents." My wife said we should bring one anyway, claiming that others would do so. I told my wife she could give Jill a gift later, but my wife insisted she'd forget. Keep in mind. Annie, in all the years we've known Jill, we have never made it a custom to give each other presents. It seems to me that we should respect the honoree when she says she doesn't want gifts. Not only that, if a few people bring presents and others don't, everyone gets embarrassed. We ended up not bringing a present, and true to her word, my wife never got around to getting Jill a gift later. Now she's annoyed with me. I still think we did the right thing. What do you say? - Eti­ quette - Conscious Husband. Dear Husband: These situations are al­ ways awkward, which is why etiquette ex­ perts disapprove of writing "no gifts" on an invitation. People will bring them anyway, and no one should be made to feel embar­ rassed. Of course, there also are those who write "no gifts." and then arc disappointed when none arrive. The best solution? If you feel you must give something, send flowers beforehand, or make a donation in the hon­ oree’s name. Juice hazard Dear Annie: I must comment on the woman who gives her small grandchildren grape juice and then complains about stains on the carpet. I have nine grandchildren and would never dream of offering them grape juice (except while grape juice) when there are many other healthful possibilities. Adult guidance is needed here for the sake of the children's clothing as well as the carpet. She should stop complaining and lake charge. - Grandpa in Memphis, Tenn. Dear Grandpa: A good point, but it's likely the children's father, not Grandma, was giving them grape juice. However, you are right to suggest that if Grandma pro­ vided olher. less1 ’'colorful.” alternatives, the kids would be just as hap^y. and the car­ pel would be a lol cleaner. Annie s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxQattbi. com. or write to: Annies Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. !L 60611. For the best color film processing around seethe experts at... JLake, Qdedda settings with dishes, glassware and silver­ ware. The first half hour was spent with the guests milling about the room to view the 20 tables, each different than the others. Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. April I. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. The terms of two directors expire and are to be replaced. Any member of the Friends is eligible t> be nominated. The Friends have dozens of life members besides those who pay an annual amount. The directors then elect the offi­ cers. The Friends provide many of the "extras" for the library. Funds come from the annual sale of sandwiches at Art in the Park. The latest is that the Friends provided the cash prizes at a raffle for last Saturday s luncheon. The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open Saturday. March 29. from 10 a m until 2 p.m. There are new items in the gift shop. Come sec the expanded slock in the ticket office, which houses the gift shop. There will be a librarian for the genealogy society on hand to help any visitors with research. The Friday Irish Slew dinner was a success, with a cozy setting, a change due to the condition of the depot parking lot last week. Mrs. Bertha Fredricks had her 97th birth­ day Wednesday. March 26. She surely would be glad for more cards, even if a day or two late. She resides at Laurels of Kent at 150 N. Center St.. #218 al Lowell. Ml 49331. This venerable lady has several chil­ dren. including Bernice Goodemoot and Harvey Fredricks of Lake Odessa. She has dozens of grand children and great-grand­ children. One of her talents from the past was on display last Saturday at the Festival of Tables. Her granddaughter, Jill Andrenu. had settings for i6 people using table dish­ es which were hand painted by Mrs. Fredericks years ago. They were beautiful. When she lived in town after site and her husband retired from their farm on Bliss Road, she was very active at Central United Methodist Church and had many friends in town. The Lansing paper carried an obituary last week for Max Sutherland, 78. of Grand Ledge who died on March 19. He was a brother of Mrs. Leroy (Joyce) Flessner of Woodland. Retired School personnel of Ionia County met last Thursday at the Commission on Aging building, where a meal was served at noon. Nine of those attending were from Lakewood schools. The speakers were two nurses from Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. The focus of the first speaker was on dia­ betes. its causes, its remedies which can aHeviate some of the problems and rhe sus­ ceptible population. The second spoke on nutrition, the current food pyramid, changes in dietary trends. There were many pertinent questions. Some of the door prizes went to Dana Traub, Ruth Shanks. Mrs. L. Fawley. The next meeting will be on May 21. On March 18. the VFW and Auxiliary held an awards night to honor the winners of the essay and the art contests they had run earlier. Invited guests included the win­ ners and their parents, their school superin­ tendents, the judges for both contests. The meal included liam for everyone. The win­ ners with place tags were seated at a central table. The local library sponsored a Festival of Tables Saturday noon at St. Edward's Family Center. Several groups and individ­ uals hosted one table, each providing the One table was set with baby piates and other infant items. One had a huge Faster centerpiece. Another with a beach theme had a sand castle with other "sun fun” items. Some had antique tableware. Another had depression glass place set­ tings. The printed programs listed the themes and the hostess for each numbered table. The catered meal was served capably by a cadre of teenagers wearing white tops and black pants. Empty tables spread about the room held the table service as it was used and removed from the tables so there was no risk of losing any of the pieces. There was a variety of door prizes given. Also, there was a raffle with a crystal vase and $50 bills as prizes. The speaker as a representative from the State of Michigan Library, who was very impressive with the figures she used and for the clever condi­ tions one would find if he was in a small town library. Her first experience was in a library for a town of 900 people. Profits from the day are to be used toward pur­ chase of a microfilm reader-printer. There are plans for another such luncheon next year. Some of the hostesses signed to do the same next year, using a different theme for the tables. Comments since the day have been very positive. It was a unique experi­ ence. We read in the Ionia Shoppers Guide that the Ionia County Humane Society has pur­ chased the Masonic Temple in Ionia for its use. Another page in the Guide has a sale listed for the contents of the building. This is a facility easy to reach, just south of the former credit union building, a block south of M-21 at the east edge of Ionia, next nonh of Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The new facility will have space for an education center, a clinic for spaying and neutering, and in a grooming area, besides housing for ani­ mals. Next will be a fund drive to pay for purchase of the building. The V.F.W. and Auxiliary will have a. rummage sale March 27 and 28 from 9 to 5. The Ionia County Humane Society will have a sale of new, used and everything in between at the Armory Gym at the comer of Main and Dexter streets March 27 and 28. The Lakewood Ambulance boosters will host a roast beef and ham dinner on Sunday, April 13, at Cunningham Acres. They have taken a recess during the winter months. Flyers have been mailed to former atten­ dees of the Ionia Women’s Festival, which is to be held Saturday. April 27. The State Journal listed an obituary for Samuel Ginsberg. 93. of Atlanta. Ga. He is the father of Ira Ginsberg, husband of the former Debbie Leslie of Lake Odessa. Debbie and Ira live in Lansing. March 31 is the deadline for removal of artificial flowers from Lakeside Cemetery. This is necessary because of cleanup, which starts in April. Last weekend local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts took part in the area-wide Scout effort to collect canned foods. On Thursday, they hung printed plastic bags on door­ knobs around town with the message they would be back on Saturday to collect The food items will be used ih local food pantries. Advertisement PUBLIC NOTICE $4-95/mo Internet? CITY OF HASTINGS Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning by-DAVID STOWERS Commission wifl hold a Public Hearing on Monday. April 7. 2003 at 7 30 p.m in the Hastings City Hall Council Nctpcnny.nct offers fast, reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Inter­ net access to our commu­ nity for only $4.95 a month with no contracts and no set up fees! For more info Chambers 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan Respectfully. Tracy Mitchel. The purpose Ol the Pubbc Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on 269-948-2268 Baltimore Township Clerk an amendment to Section 9O-663(a) of the City of Hasvngs Code of Ordinances to reduce the minimum qualifying size of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) from 2 acres to 1 acre go to. www.netpennyj»e< or call toll free at 1-888­ Event G. Manshum CMyCtork PUBLIC NOTICE 248-7239 Notice is hereby given that noxious weeds and vegetation as defined by Section 38-100 to Section 38-106, of Division 4. of Article II. of Chapter 38 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, not cut during the growing season of April 15. 2003, to October 15, 2003, may be cut by the City of Hastings or its designated representative, and the owner of the property shall be charged with the cost thereof. Noxious weeds and grasses more than eight (8) inches in height, dead bushes, and bushes infested with dangerous insects or infectious diseases must be cut and removed from the property. Any owner who refuses to destroy and remove such material may be subject to a Civil Infraction and fine, and the City or its designated representative may enter upon the land as many times as necessary, and destroy and remove such material and charge the cost to the property owner. Any expense incurred by the City shall be reimbursed by the owner of the land. Unrecovered costs shall be levied as a lien on the property and shall be collected against the property in the same manner as general taxes. The City, through its Code Enforcement Officer, shall have the right to enter upon such lands for the purpose of cutting down, destroying or removing nox­ ious weeds or vegetation and shall not be liable in any action of trespass. ^L/owt h Worship Musical of Hope and Healing Presented by the First Baptist Church Worship Choir Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services Sunday March 30-10:45 am First Baptist Cl jich , of Hastings "509 E Woodlawi For information contact the church office at 269-945 50 i » �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 27. 20C3 - Page 9 Natkjnal Officers of Grand Army of the Republic From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice ts hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a pubtec hear­ ing tor the following Special Use Permits: Case Number SP-2-2003 Hastings Free Methodist Church Location: On the west side of M-43 Hwy. m Section 31 of Cartton Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit to b jikf a church, in the AR zoning district. Case Number SP-3-2003 John A Colleen Miller Fitzgerald G.A.R. Post 125 Location: 9340 Tasker Rd Assyria Twp. (Part XI) By Joyce Wcinbrecht As time passed, many of these old sol­ diers died. Many of them were placed in veterans’ hospitals built just to service this particular population. Grand Rapids Veterans Hospital has grown, it has been improved and still hous­ es and cares for United States veterans It served veterans from the Civil War. the Spanish American War and the more recent conflicts. It is today a very updated and modem facility and houses both veterans and their spouses. In the beginning they were often referred to as “Old Soldier’s Homes.” Today they serve a veteran population of many zges from many wars. The roster continues: . John VanArman. age unknown; birth­ place. Canada; residence. Rutland Town­ ship. Fanner. Entered service June 1865. as a private in Co. K I Oth Michigan Cavalry. Discharged Nov. 11, 1865. as a private in Co. K IOth Michigan Cavalry. Cause, department of war orders. Mustered into G.A.R. Jan. 30. 1886. Suspended. Died 1894. William Vangadu, age 65; birthplace, Chenang County, N.Y.; residence, Carlton Township. Fanner. Entered service July 21, 1862, as a private in Co. B 107th New York Infantry Discharged Nov. 21, 1865, as a private Co. B 107th New York Infantry. Cause, end of war. Mustered into G.A.R. Sept. 10, 1887. Dropped Dec. 27, 1890. Rufus W. Vester, age 55; birthplace, Monroe County. Mich. Entered service Dec. 28, 1863. as a private in Co. E 1st Michigan Light Artillery. Discharged July 30,1865, as a private in Co. E 1st Michigan Light Artillery. Cause of discharge, close of war. Mustered into G.A.R. Feb. 10. 1900. John Wcissert, age 55; birthplace, Germany; residence. Hastings. Tinner. Entered sen ice Aug. 8, 1862, as a private in Co. C 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. Discharged July 8. 1865. as a private in Co. C 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. Cause of discharge, gener­ al orders of the war department. Mustered into the G.A.R. Mav 15. 1883. Died Sept. 27. 1883. Before coming to the United States he served in the Army of the King of Wurttenburg. being stationed in the bar­ racks at Stuttgardt. the capitol of the king­ dom. He came to Hastings by the late 1850s. When the war broke out he acted as first sergeant of the Barry County Cadets and helped drill men for the service in the Civil War. He was wounded in the hand in the Battle of Ferrysburg. He refused pro­ motion to commissioned officer, grade pre­ ferring to remain a corporal so he could be with his comrades in the ranks. George L. Wheeler, age 39; birthplace. Michigan; residence. Hastings. Carpenter. Entered service April 23, 1862, as a private in Co. D 65th Illinois Infantry. Discharged May 13, 1865. as a private in Co. D 65th Illinois Infantry. Cause of discharge, expi­ ration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. May 19.1883. Dropped May 22, 1897. Wounded in his face and neck at Harper’s Ferry Sept. 15. 1862. Also at Kinsaw Mountain June 15. 1864. William R. Wheeler, age 54; birthplace. New York state; residence. Hastings. Carpenter. Entered service Jan. 5. 1864, as a private Co. K 6th Michigan Calvary. Discharged March 10, 1866. as a private Co. I. Transferred to 1st Michigan. Cavalry. Cause of discharge. General Order No. 27, 1866. Mustered into G.A.R. May 26. 1883. Dropped May 22. 1897. Wounds received at second Bull Run fight. Shot in left side and right arm. Died. Malhe-v C. Woodmancy. age unknown; birthplace. New York state; residence, Hastings. Medical doctor. Entered service June 10, 1862. as a private in Co. K 17th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, dis­ Ivin Robbins ability. Mustered into G.A.R. May 26. 1883. Dropped Jan. 24. 1891. Wound received, concussion of skull. John While, age 38; birthplace. New York state; residence. Hastings. Engineer. Entered service July 25. 1864, a sergeant in Co. E 3rd Michigan Infantry. Discharged May 25, 1866. as a sergeant in Co. E 3rd Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge. General Order of the War Department No. 89 of 1866. Mustered into G.A.R. May 25. 1883. Dropped May 22. 1889. Died April 1911. James C. Woodruff, age 52; birthplace, Ohio; residence. Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 30, 1862, as a private in Co. C 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. Discharged June 6,1865, as a private in Co. C 1st Michigan Engineers an Mechanics. Cause of discharge, expiration of time. Mustered into G.A.R. Aug. 25, 1883. Dropped Jan. 24. 1891. Reinstated Dec. 26, 1903. Peter Weibert, age 59; birthplace. New York stale; residence, Rutland Township. Fanner. Entered service June 4. 1864. as a private in Co. E 1st Michigan Light Artillery. Discharged July 30, 1865, as a private in Co. E 1st Light Artillery. Cause of discharge. General Order of the War Department No. 105. Mustered into G.A.R. Sept. 7. 1883. Was killed April 26. 1892. No explanation of death given. Charles H. Walers, age 41; birthplace, Ohio; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service March 22, 1862, as a private in Co. I 16th Michigan Infantry. Discharged September 1862 as a private in Co. I 16th Michigan Infantry due to a gun shol wound in face. Mustered into G.A.R. Jan. 19. 1884. Suspended Dec. 31, 1833. Reinstated March 17. 1896. Died Nov. 13. 1910. Richard Wells, age 40; birthplace. New York state; residence. Rutland Township. Farmer. Entered service Aug. 17. 1862. as a sergeant. Co. G 108th New York Infantry. Discharged May 28. 1865, as a sergeant in Co. G 108th New York Infantry. Cause of discharge. General Orders of the War Department No. 23. Mustered into G.A.R. March 4. 188* Dropped Nov. 20. 1884. Dropped Nov. 20. 1897. Reinstated Sept. 9, 1899. Watson Woodruff, age 44; birthplace, Connecticut; residence Rutland Township. Fanner. Entered service Aug. 20,1862, as a private in Co. C 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. Discharged Aug. 3, 1864. as a private in Co. C 1st Michigan and Engineers and Mechanics. Cause of dis­ charge. disability Mustered into G.A.R. May 24. 1884. Dropped Dec. 30. 1885. Reinstated June 30. 1886. Died. Newton V. Whitlock, age 38; birthplace. New York state; residence. Castleton Township. Fanner. Entered service Aug. 8. 1862, as a private in Co. A 9th New York Heavy Artillery. Discharged July 6, 1865. as a private in Co. A New York Heavy Artillery. Cause of discharge, general orders of the war department May 17,1865. Mustered into G.A.R. May 24. 1884. Dropped Feb. 12, 1887. Died. W.B. Warner, age 48; birthplace, Ohio; residence. Baltimore Township. Fanner. Entered service Aug. 9, 1862, as a private in Co. C 21st Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 8, 1865. as a private in Co. C 21st Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, general order of the war department. Mustered into G.A.R. July 19, 1884. Dropped Dec. 27. 1890. Wounded at Chatham. Tenn. Samuel R. Willison, age 49; birthplace. New York state; residence. Hastings. Fanner. Entered service Aug. 12. 1862. as a private in Cc. C 2nd Michigan Infantry. Discharged Feb. 4. 1865. as a private in Co. C 2nd Michigan Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge. general orders of the war depart­ ment. Mustered into G.A.R. Nov. 28, 1884. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGET MEETING The Bammoce Township Board will hold a public meeting on lhe proposed township budget tor fiscal year 2001 2004 at the Baltimore Township Ha« 1300 E. Dowling Rd on Friday. March 28th. at 100 p.m. THS PROPERY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THI PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS MEETING. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection by contacting the Township Cleric. The Baltimore Township Board will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers or audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuate with disabilities with 7 days notice to the clerk Respectfully, Tracy Mitchell. Baltimore Township Clerk 269-948-2266________________________________ __ m Section 23 of Purpose: Requesting a special use permit to Senior Vice Commandbr-in-Chief Michael Minton Wm. H. Baker. M.D. Junior Vice Commander-m-Chief Surgeon-General operate a home occupation (i.e. dog grooming business), in the AR zoning district. Case Number SP-4-2003 Jeffrey A Paula G rooters. Location: 7225 Martin Rd., in Section 6 ol WoodtandTwp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit tor a roadside stand, in the A zorang dkstnci Wounded by cannonball in right foot in Battle of Cold Harbor. Transferred. Died. John D. Wickham, age 58; birthplace. Niagara, New York; residence. Hastings. Butcher. Entered service Feb. 29. 1862, ar a private Co. C 13th Michigan Infantry. Discharged July 25. 1865, as a private in Co. C 13th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge. Department of War General Order No. 26. Mustered into G.A.R. April 18, 1885. Dropped Dec. 27. 1898. Died June 1914. T.C. Williams, age 44; birthplace, Euclid. Ohio; residence. Rutland Township. Farmer. Entered service June 9. 1863, as a private in Co. I 1st Michigan Cavalry. Discharged March 10. 1866, as a corporal in Co. 11st Michigan Cavalry. Cause of dis­ charge, General Order No. 27 War Department Mustered into G.A.R. Jan. 30. 1886. Dropped June 19. 1897. Isaac N. White, age 39; birthplace. Castro, New York; residence, Hastings. Laborer. Entered service Aug. 30, 1862, as a private in Co. B 3rd New York Artillery. Discharged June 30, 1865. as -» private in Co. B 3rd New York Artillery. Cause of dis­ charge, General Order of the War Department No. 105. Mustered into G.A.R. Sept. 11. 1886 Dropped Dec. 27. 1890. Isaac Weeks, age 43; birthplace, Calhoun County. Mich.; residence, Baltimore Township, Barry County. Entered service Sept. 2, 1864. as a land stenographer. United States Army. Discharged June 14, 1865. as a lieutenant, stenographer for the U.S. Army. Cause, general orders of the war department. Mustered into G.A.R. Jan. 15, 1887. Suspended June 30, 1894. Died Dec. 1. 1911. Alanson White, age 6*; birthplace, Cato. N.Y.; residence, Hastings. Fireman. Entered service Aug. 30. 1862, as a Advertisement $4.95/mo Internet? by DAVID STOWERS Nctpcnny.nct offers fast, reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Inter­ net access to our commu­ nity for only S4.95 a month with no contracts and no set up fees! For more info go to: www.netpenny.net or call toll free at 1-888­ 248-7239 sergeant in Co. K 3rd New York Artillery. Discharged June 30. 1865. as a sergeant in Co. K 3rd New York Artillery. Cause of dis­ charge, General Order of the War Department No. 105. Mustered into G.A.R. Feb. 19. 1887. Dropped Dec. 22. 1892. Died Jan. 22. 1892. Miles Woodman, age 70; birthplace. New York state; residence. Hastings. Invalid. Entered service Sept. 6. 1862, as a private in Co. B 9th Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 20. 1865. as a private in Co. B 9th Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, general order of the war department. Mustered into G.A.R. March 17. 1894. Died March 1896. Charles H. Williams, age 62; birthplace, Barry County; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service August 1862. as a private in Co. M 1st Michigan Artillery. Cause of dis­ charge, close of war. Mustered into G.AJL Nov. 12, 1902. Conclusion of GA.R. Rosier and a recap of the history of Fitzgerald, C.A.R. Post No. 125 and GA.R. Auxiliary No. 100. Case Number SP-5-2OO3 ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either veibaly or in wnbng wil be given the opportunity to be heard al foe above mentioned time and place. Any written response ma)- be mailed to foe artdress Med below or taxed to (269) 948-4820 The special use apptocabon(s) te/are avaiabte for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 4056 during toe hours of 8 am. to 5 p.m.(dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Please cal the Planning OEtae al (269) 945-1290 for tuifoer informakon. The County of Barry wil provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signors tor the hearing impaired and audto topee of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuais with disabiities at the meebngtwaring PHOTO PROCESSING upon ten (10) days notes to the County of Berry Individuais with doabiiites requiring auxBwy teds or se rvices should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the foltowing. 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It takes great patience by coaches, the school, the community, over the long run it takes the cooperation of everybody.” Over the past 29 years Heethuis made the progression up through the ranks at Delton Kellogg. He started out as a Freshmen assistant, then up to Freshmen head coach, to JV coach, to Varsity assistant, and to head coach of the Panthers in 1984. “Il’s always a big step." Heethuis said. “It’s a lot different coaching varsity football or junior varsity, but it’s always a challenge. I've been blessed with good athletes and good assistant coaches." So far. Heethuis has used those blessings and some good old fashioned gridiron knowledge to guide the Panther Varsity Football squad to three KVA Championships, and three trips to the state playoffs. But all of Heethuis’ mentoring hasn’t come prowling the sidelines of the gridiron. He's also been the man in charge of Delton's track squad, and the Delton "I enjoy going to work everyday. I have fun at it. When a person can say that about what they do, then you can feel pretty good." -Mob He« thins wrestling team over his tenure. In 1985 he was named the Class B Wrestling Coach of the Year. “I’ve got a lot of great memories." says Hec’huis. “I had a lot of fun with wrestling, and the same with football. Every game is a great challenge.” Heethuis learned to get through those challenges by some outstanding coaches along the way. Past MHSFCA Hall of Fame inductees like Robert Knight from Portage Central. Larry Harp from Muskegon, and Irv Sigler of Cheboygan who got a hold of Heethuis at Olivet College. “I was tutored by a lot of great coaches." says Heethuis. “but the greatest was (Roger) Chiaverini.” Chiaverini was Heethuis’ high school coach in Muskegon. “He was a lot like a father figure to me." said Heethuis. “He got me to go on to college and become a coach." “One thing about my career is teaching and coaching have never been like a job. It’s something I enjoy. I enjoy going to work everyday. I have fun at it. When a pe.son can say that about what they do. then you can feel pretty good." “It’s nice to have people congratulate you." says Heethuis. “I guess.” That’s usually what they do when coaches retire. “It’ll be a few ycars.“ says the coach. “Let’s just get onto the next season.” Panther Coach Rob Heethuis rallies his team prior to their 2000 playoff appearance. The Hall of Fame bound Heethuis has taken the Panthers to the promised land of the playoffs three times during his tenure. (File Photo by Shelly Sulser) Delton Varsity Football Coach Rob Heethuis (left) will be inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hail of Fame this Saturday at U of M's Chrisler Arena. (File Photo by Shelly Sulser) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “In Barry County, if you can't find a rabbit, you’re in trouble.” That’s what Delton Varsity Football Coach Rob Heethuis said of his New Year's Eve hunting expedition with his boys. He didn’t say whether or not he got a rabbit, but he did get a big suprise when he returned home. A return phone call informed him that he would be inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. This Saturday, Heethuis will join 20 other outstanding high school football coaches at Crisler Arena at the University of Michigan for the Hall of Fame Banquet. “Well, it's a great honor,” says Heethuis who came to Delton in 1974, “for everybody. Ft».* nur community, and for our school. For my family, for myself, and for everyone involved." Heethuis has spent his entire teaching Off and running... Dancin’ is done for Bowne, CMU Of the top sixty-four Division I college basketball teams in the country, only one can win their final contest. That one won't be Central Michigan. Hastings grad Tony Bowne, starting at small forward for the Chips, got his dream matchup. It turned out to be a nightmare for himself and the Chippewas. He asked for Duke. They got Duke, and the Chips got run out of the NCAA tourna­ ment on Saturday in Salt Lake City, Utah. The whole point of playoff system or a tournament is to crown a champion, but that seems a little less of interest as the NCAA Tournament proceeds. How many times have we already seen Kentucky, Kansas, and Arizona this season? Plenty. This is the time of year to see Butler, Gonzaga and Central Michigan. For years now the theme of the tournament has been “One Shining Moment.” While each tournament, and sometimes even each game (see Gonzaga vs. Arizona) seems to be filled with shining moments there’s always something that stands out for each team, or each fan. For a time it almost seemed that the Chippewas' one shining moment would be the fact that they made it to the tournament. With another four or five minutes the shining moment from the first round likely would have turned out to be Creighton’s coming from 26 points down to escape the upset. Thankfully, we won’t have to see those high­ lights over, and over, and over again, like a Christian Laettner turnaround jumper. But Tony Bowne and the Chippewas got their shining moment on Thursday as they held on to escape with a 79-73 victory. Even with their big guy, Chris Kaman, nowhere to be found. He says it’s 50/50 whether or not he’ll stay in school or head to the NBA, I’m betting that the NBA is thinking right about now that maybe it’ll let him learn for another season at CMU. The rest of the Chips stepped it up in the opener. How about Tony? All he did was drain a couple of big three-point buckets and finish the evening with 14 points, five as­ sists. four rebounds, and a couple steals. I had fun in Mount Pleasant, “hooting and hollering” with the rowdy crowd. I hope there was as much-excitement back here. When was the last time somebody said “Hast­ ings” on national television, let alone somebody from town under the bright lights? So what now for Tony and the Chips? They lose just three seniors. Mike Manciel who poured in 29 points as the Chippewas knocked off Creighton, but was a little lost against Duke, will be gone. Along with him they Chips lose a pair of guards, J.R. Wal­ lace and Whitney Robinson. Good players, but not irreplaceable. Bowne was one of the few Chips who seemed like he had his head in the game the entire time in the two contests. Losing a couple of ball handlers in Wallace and Robin­ son. as well as the scoring punch of the three it looks like there will be lots for Tony to do next season as the Chippewas try to make another run at the NCAA tournament. Kaman will be back with the Chippewas, so Tony shouldn’t have much trouble rack­ ing up assists again next winter. Who knows, maybe next year will be the year Coach Jay Smith asks Tony to put the ball in the bucket. Time will tell. But like Tony said last week, “You do what you’ve got to do that helps the team the most." I guess for Tony, now it’s back to doing what helps him the most. Probably taking a little break, hitting the books, making sure his name continues to be on the CMU dean’s list, and living the life of a college student. But don’t worry it’ll all be about the team again soon enough. Not trying too hard not to sound like a Cubs fan, “Wait ‘til next year.” The Hastings’ varsity boys’ trade team was the first one out of the gates to start the spring sports’ season. The Saxon boys’ were 'in the Grand Valley State University Field House Monday afternoon stretching their legs along with over 40 other teams from around the state. -. “A lot of them were getting good experience for the first meet of the year," said Saxon Coach Rich Fulmer, “getting their feet wet." « “Our first meet’s at Caledonia in a week. We needed to see how good our kids are, and they needed to get used to competition,” said Fulmer. Wednesday April 2, Hastings runs right into the O-K Gold season when they visit the Fighting Scots. Hastings sent 15 guys up to Grand Valley on Monday. The indoor meet hosts a limited number of events, and Fulmer Joel Gibbons turns the comer with the baton for the Hastings Distance Medely relay team at Grand Valley State University on Monday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) said that nc wanted, to get as many of his guys some experience as possible. None of the Saxons placed at the super­ sized event, but Fulmer liked a few of the performances. Seniors Bruce Carpenter and Joel Maiville did well in the long jump for the Saxon squad. Carpenter lept 19.9. and Maiville went 193. Fulmer was also impressed with Maiville's 400-mctcr time of 54.9. “That’s a pretty good run indoors," said Fulmer. Saxon Rusty Burghdorf nudges ahead of a pair of competitors Monday in the Grand Valley State University Field House. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 27, 2003 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Seventh Grade Gold Volleyball Bump. set. spike, score was the mottos for this season s seventh grade gold volleyball team. “The girls worked very hard at this volleyball strategy and improved immensely from the beginning of the season to the end." said Coach Sixberry. Passing is a key skill in volleyball. The team total in passing was 268 successful passes to cither another player on their own team or over the net. The team began with players barely able to serve the ball over the net, to a season point total of 197. The following is a list of team players and their individual season point totals: Leslie Pumford 35, Brittany Howell 28, Kelsey Stevens 22, Hannah Wood 20, Breanna Girrbach 20, Kelly Frame 14. Amanda Cappon 14, Molly Koutz 10, Stephanie Glass 10, Emily Rappapori 7, Ashlcigh Holley 5, Lee Christensen 4, and Callie Carpenter 4. “Managers Tara Schoessel and Katherine Partridge were a tremendous asset to both the coaches and the team," said Coach Sixberry. “Congratulations Saxon volleyball players on improving volleyball skills and strategy.” Eighth Grade Blwe Volleyball Tire eighth grade Blue girls ended their season with a win against Caledonia 15-3, 9-15,15-5 Monday March 17. “We started out slow, but finished up strong,” said Coach Nystrom. ' Catherine Gilliban led the team with 11 service points and two aces. Hannah Case followed with nine points and two more aces. Rachael Iler had seven service points and one ace. Lindsay Sours and Alyssa Case each finished with three points. Kayla Angcletti and Tiffany Edwards each had two points, while Kayla Romanak, Katie Borner, and Emily Benningfield had one each. The girls ended their season with an 8-5 record. Wednesday March 12 the lady Saxons knocked off Wayland 15-3,15-9,8-15. Hannah Case led the team with 14 points, three aces, and one spike. Kristen Falconer added five points. Borner, Alyssa Case, Kayleigh DelCotlo, and Tiffany Edwards each had four service points. The following Saxons each secured one win for the day: Justin Purdun, John Felpausch, Justin Vondcrhoff, Corey Speer, Eric Ibcrlc, Wesley Scmlcr. Troy Burch, Tom Newton, Casey Goodenough and Jen Bishop. HMS Varsity Wrestling The Varsity squad traveled to Grandville last Saturday where they took home the first place team trophy for a second consecutive year. The Saxons went 4-0, to increase their season dual wins to 15 - 0. The team also became the 10th Hastings Middle School team to go undefeated for the season in dral matches. This years team also has the high season record for most dual wins since the wrestling program started 30 years ago in 1973! Congratulations Team on a Fantastic Season! Hastings 69 vs. Grandville 36 In the finals, Hastings took a win from the home team, 69 - 36 to take home the 1st place trophy for the second consecutive year. Scoring wins in the finals were: Ricky Mathis (7 - 5), Jeremy Redman (pin), Danin Hoffman (pin), Steve Case (pin), Jordan Carley (pin), Mitch Gahan (pin), Kyle White (forfeit). Matt Donnini (pin), Ryan Lambert (pin), Kyle Snider (pin), Scott White (forfeit), and Mike Bekker (pin). Hastings 60 vs. West Ottawa 39 In the semi-finals, Hastings had a win over West Ottawa 60 - 39, to secure a spot in * 'als. Saxons getting wins were: Ai .-we (pin), Ricky Mathis (injury detiuit), Jeremy Redman (pin), Corey Engle (pin), Steve Case (pin), Jordan Carley (pin), Mitch Gahan (10 - 6), Matt Donnini (pin), Ryan Lambert (11 - 4), William Davis (pin), and Mike Bekker (pin). Hastings 93 vs. New Hall 12 In the second dual of the day, Hastings stomped on New Hall 93 -12. Winning for the Saxons were: Justin Purdun (forfeit), Jordan Tyrell (pin), Alex Lowe (pin), Ricky Mathis (pin), Jeremy Redman (18 2), Corey Engle (pin), Steve Case (pin), Mitch Gahan (pin)k Kyle White (pin). Matt Donnini (pin), Justin Carroll (pin), Ryan Lambert (pin), Kyle Snider (pin), Eric Duits (forfeit), William Davis (forfeit) and Mike Bekker (forfeit). Hastings 109 vs. West Ottawa B 0 In the first match at Grandville, the Saxons shut out West Ottawa B, and scored 109 points. Scoring pins for the Saxons were: Matt Donnini (4:22), Eric Duits (2:54). Mike Bekker (:15), Alex Lowe (:48). Ricky Mathis (:41), Jeremy Redman (1:29). Darrin Hoffman (2:45). Sy Ovcrmycr (:27). Steve Case (:30). Jordan Carley (:24). and Mitch Gahan (:34). Winning on decisions were Corey Engle with a 15 - 4 major decision, and Corey Jewett who won 7-2. The following Saxons won a forfeits: Justin Purdun, Jordan Tyrell. Justin Carroll, Ryan Lambert, Scott White, and William Davis. Kyle White also picked up a pin in the exhibition round. In wrestling action on Saturday, March 15. the Hastings Middle School grapplcrs split time between the New Hall Invitational and the Plainwell Tournament. At New Hall, the varsity team walked away with the 1st place team trophy for the second consecutive year, by placing 13 wrestlers in the top 4 of their weight class. Steve Case was the only Saxon wrestler to win the tournament for both his middle school years. Case took first in the 115 weight class, and also brought home the Outstanding Wrestler Award for the wrestler with the most pins (4) in the quickest time (3:38). Other Saxons bringing home championship medals were: Alex Lowe (85 lbs) who had 4 wins for the day. and Jeremy Redman (95 lbs) who had three wins. Bringing home second place medals were Mitch Gahan (125), Matt Donnini (135) and Ryan Lambert (145). Finishing third were Alex Wilcox (75), Jordan Tyre!! (80), Ricky Mathis (90), Jordan Carley (120) and Mason Trumbull (130). In fourth place was Justin Carroll (140). ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Deraid E Maple and Belinda Suo Maple . husband and ATES PC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT. INO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detault has Men made m the condition, ol a mortgage made by UoydR Morse. Jr. and Joyce Morse. husband and wile to The Huntington National Bank, tucceuor by wife (ongma) mortgagors) to Equrtrust Mortgage merger to FMB-Arcadra Bank. Mortgagee, dated Corporation June 23.1997. and recorded on Jdy 23.1997. In Uber 702. on page 766. Bany Canty Record,. Mortgagee, dated November 22. 1995. and recorded on December 1. 1995 tn Liber 646 on Page 237 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned aubsidiary of Bank of America. N.A) successor in interest by merger of Nabonsban: Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated November 14.1996. which was recorded on June 30,1997, in Uber 700 on Page 230, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND NINETEEN AND 24/100 dol­ lars ($85.019 24). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in eaid Michigan. on which mortgage there a claimed to be due al the date horod tie sum ol ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED SEVENTY THREE ANO 77/100 DOL­ LARS ($121,673.77). todudtog adiustr-ie rale interest al 65% per annum. Under the power ol eale contained to eaid mortgage and the statute to audi caw made and provided, notice le hereby given that eaid mort­ gage w* be foractoead by a rale rd toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol town, at public vendue. at toe Barry County Courthouse to Healings. Michigan, al 100 o'dock p.m., on Apr, 24,2003 Said premise, are situated to Towralvp ol mortgage and the statute in such case made and Hope. Bany County. Mohigan. and ate described provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ as: LAND SITUATED N THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN A PARCEL gage will be toradoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or soma part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 1W PM. on April 17, 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Bany County, Michigan, and ve escribed as: Beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 37 of the recorded piat of Spring Point No. 1 Section 8, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, thence South 64 degrees 0 minutes West on the Southerly line of Alling Dr. 125.19 teat; thence South 2 degrees 31 OF LAND LOCATED M SECTION 10. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 6 WEST. BETTER DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10: THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF HEAD LAKE ROAD. 666 35 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. NORTH 36 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SEO OATS EAST. 567.S3 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAIO CENTERUNE. NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 West 330 teet; thence South 2 degrees 31 min­ MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST 429 9B FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 utes 10 seconds East 21320 test to the North OF THE SOUTHWEST 174 OF SECTION 10; minutes 10 seconds East 332 72 teet; thence line of Lakeway Drive; thence East North the North hne of said road, 568.85 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 9 seconds East on the West line of Woodward Rd 600 27 feet, thence West 150.71 feet to the piece of beginning sub­ At New Hall Saturday March 16, the Hastings Middle School Wrestling team walked away with the first place team trophy for the second consecutive year by placing 13 wrestlers in the top four in their weight classes. Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCI­ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST. 29157 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAB SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST ject to an easement for ingress and egress over ALONG SAID EAST LINE. 715.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 12 MINUTES the West 66 teet thereof. Berry County Records 56 SECONDS WEST 270.71 FEET; THENCE The redemption period shall be 6 months) NORTH 49 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 59 SEC­ from the date of such sale, unless determined ONDS WEST. 421.76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGMNMG. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE PUBLIC OVER THE WESTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR EXISTING HEAD LAKE ROAD. The redemption period eraa be 12 montoe Team G (248) 593-1310 tram toe dale ol audt eale. Trott & Trott, PC. Dated: Match 10.2003 The Fkattlngton National Bank. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of suet. sale. Dated March 13. 2003 Attorneys and Counselors successor by merger to FMB-Atcada 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bank Mortgagee Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rle f200234770 Team G 1’ •• » r (3/13H4/3) PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION TUESDAY. APRIL 8 at MAPLE DROVE TOWNSHIP HALL 721 DURKEE STREET (M-66) SOUTH END OF NASHVILLE VILLAGE 6:00 PM. BIDDING STARTS INVEST IN THE RED. WHITE. AND BLUE! HMSJV Wrestling The Hastings Middle School JV Team traveled to Pennfield last Saturday and placed 20 of 25 wrestlers in the top three of their weight groups. Bringing home 1st place medals tor the Saxons were: Gary Willavize who went 1 -1 for the day with one pin; Mason Trumbull went 3-0 and had three pins for the day. and Carson Letot went 2-0 with 2 pins. Taking seend place in their weight groups were: Justin Vondcrhoff, Patrick Kelly, Tom McKinney, Jim Verwys, Chris James, Grcd Woodmansee. TJ Hoffman and Kevin Schantz. And. bringing home bronze medals for third were: Ryan Bosma, Cory Gardner, Owen Anderson. Corey Speer, Erich Ibcrle. Tom Newton, Seth Noteboom, Jerin Voshell, and Steve Westerveld. The S^xon JV team traveled to Plainwell Saturday March 15. Topping the day off for the Saxons with the most wins was Nate Covey who had 4 wins for the day. Finishing up with three wins for the day were: Carson Letot. Corey Jewett. Chris James. Kyle White, and Tom McKinney. Saxons with two wins each were: Steven Westerveld, Jim Verwys, Josh Bare and Patrick Kelly. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Budget Public Hearing (Truth in Budgeting Notice) Notice The Praiteville Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget lor fiscal yoer 2003-2004 Where: Prairieville Township Hail 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 Date Monday. March 31. 2003 Time: 7:00 p.m. * The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hear­ ing. A copy ol the budget is avaikible lor public inspection at: PraineviBe Township HaH 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 TMV-559 - Maple Grew Twp,, Maple Valley Schools - SSght>y ro4ng buMng sites featuring Health Dept approved conventional septic areas Slate certified stake surveyed. M-Dot and Bany Co. Rood Commission Driveway penrinod. M-66 Hwy. and Ooveidele Rd. frontages. Parcel A Section 28. M-66.38.79 acres w/13W- ac. woods, pond & I spit by right. Country Estate Quality property. Parcel C Section 28, M-66.2.42 acre burking site Parcel 0 Section 28. M-66.2.42 acre buiding site Parcel E Section 28. M-66.2.33 acre txddtog site Parcoll Section 21, Cloverdale Rd.. 1/2 mie west ol M-66. Secure a lifetrne of huntng with Ihis slightly rating 62W- acre parent parcel with large pond and 15+7- acres ol woods. 8 splits by right Country estate quality property. TradeMark Realtors* on site (Parcel E) Sat.. March 22 - 9 to 10:30. Thurs.. March 27 - 5 to 6:30. and Sat, April 5th - 10 Io 11:30 Io Answer All Questions. See You There. Watch our ads. Details to follow. * Any other business that may come before this board. The Prairieville Township board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the mooting, to Indhriduals with dtsabUlttee at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Prairieville Township Board. Individuals with disablllttes requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township board by writing or calling the fok Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 Normajean Nichols, Prairieville TWp. Cleric 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Ml 49046 Phono: (269) 623-2664 1-888-477-6591 1 -269-945-0514 7393 Coats Grove Rd. Woodland MI 48897 Fax 269-945-0524 1 269-3 ®4174T 1 This notice is in compliance with MCL 141.436 & MCL 211.24e. PLEASE CALL FOR A COMPLETE AUCTION FLVER �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 27. 2003 Notice of Mortgage Fordoaur* Sate SYNOPSIS THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED MARCH 12. 2003 - 7:30 PM Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF Allegiance YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Notice of Election Certification received by Clerk McKenna. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the conditions of a New Supervisor Jim Can was given the Oath of Office. Present Rogers. Lee. Lyons, Fhnt. Greenheid. McKenna. Can and 20 guests. Minutes of the special board meeting February 5, 2003. approved and placed on file. Minutes of the regular board meeting February 12.2003, approved and placed on file. Approval to begin (ape recording meetings by voice vote. Approval for Clerk McK<mna v? attend Clerk s mortgage made by Paul 0. Vickery and Kendtyn B Vickery. Husband and Wife (original mort­ gagors) to Bank One. N.A.. Mortgagee, dated August 3,1999. and recorded on August 18,1999 in Uber Document No. 1034052 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 22/100 dollars ($96,535.22), including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Institute in Lansing by voce '.etc Approval to purchase a new copier by voice vote. Vouchers and Payroll approved for payment. Treasurer's Report. Zoning report. Police Report aft received and Ned. Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m., on April 10. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF Approval to form a "Cemetery Weir committee by voice vote. Approval to advertise for the Zoning Administrator position by voice vote. PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35 and the West 10 Feet ol Lot 34 of the Public Village of Milo, According to the Recorded Plat Thereof As Recorded in Uber 1 of Plats or Page 32 The redemption period shall be S month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. Hearing on Inring Road Special Assessment Approval of the Resolution to confirm the Special Assessment District on Inring Road by roll cal vote. Meeting adjourned at 935 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Vi which case the redemption period shall be 30 (f3/27) days from the dale ol such sale. Dated: March 6. 2003 TM8 FIRM BA DEBT GQLLECTQfi ATTEMPT1NQ TO COLLECT A DOCLANY FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ale #200232933 Team G Varney Construction is this year's YMCA Men's A League Basketball Champion. Teammates are Mike Pickard. Dan Pickard. John Vertalka, Rich Nauta, and T. Varney. (Missing from photo are J. Nemetz. Rich Long, and Brian Johnson.) The YMCA Men's B League Basketball Champions are the Drill Team. Teammates are (front from left) P. Hardin. K. Bower, S. Belcotto. (back) G. Ramsey, S. Garrison. R. Westendorp, and M. Lester. (Missing from photo is R. Hays.) INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASEJBMflACI OUR QFF1CEAT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE jEUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a (3/27) mortgage made by Eric D. Steidto, a single man, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated May 24,2001 and recorded June 11,2001 in Document No. 1061178, Bany County Records. There is claimed to be duo on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Six and 7W100 Doftars ($95,726 79) including interest at the rate of Notice of Mortgage Forctoeure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. 8.999% per annum. MORTGAGE SALE Under the power d sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wift bo foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some pert of thorn, at pubftc venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry Cuunty. Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Christopher A. MBcr. a single person (original mortgagors) to Wefts Fargo Home Mortgage Inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 27. 2030. and recorded on October 30. 2000 in Liber Instrument No. 1051387 in Barry County Michigan at IDO p.m. on April 3,2003. The premisos are located in the Township of Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dais hereof the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX Cartton, HUNDRED Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East lino of Section 30. Town 4 North. Rango 8 West Township of Cartton, Bany County. Mrtigan. dtetant North 00 SIXTY-NINE AND 21/100 doftars ($89,689.21), including interest at 3.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and degrees 01 minutoe 51 seconds East. 88.00 Foot from the Southeast comer of said Section 30; provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East, 577.60 Foot along said section tine; thence gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in South 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds West 264.00 Foot; thence South 00 dogrose 01 min­ Hastings, Ml. at IDO p m., on April 10, 2003. Said promises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Mteftigen, and are described utes 51 seconds West. 577.60 Foot thence North 89 degrees 07 minutos 40 seconds East, 264.00 as: Lot 2, Block 16 ol H J. Kenfieid Addition to toe Foot to the point al beginning. The redemption period shaft bo 12 months City, formerly Vfttage ol Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shaft bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless the property is uewiiiw w*j aoanooneo m accoruance wnn mula 1600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of the sale. The totoctooing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the from the dale ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: March 6.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200313828 Team D The YMCA Men’s A league basketball runner-up is the Blair Landscaping team of (front from left) R. Blair, B. Galiviz. E. Salazar, (back) M. Smith, C. Clum, D. Hyde, and D. Daily. (Missino from photo is G. Davis) event a 3rd party buys the property and there Is a aimuftaneoui resolution with the borrower. Dated. February 27,2OM ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Ameriquest Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.0661 (3/27) Pub: 2/27 - 3/27 You don't have to live with pain! Special of flic Week 2001GMC Yukon XL 4x4 Healed leather seats, rear air & heat, CD, full power, $4.95/mo Internet? More YMCA Champs on next page... by DAVID STOWERS NADA $29,995 Sale Price $27,495 No “Doc Fee” Dealer Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick Netpenny.net offers fist, reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Inter­ net access to our commu­ nity for only $4.95 a month with no contracts and no set up fees! For more info go to: www.netpenny.net or call toll free at 1-888­ 248-7239. _______ s m-3t m HAsrmas ■ asaw-ws t-eoo-asacs________ Uy Delton freestyle wrestling results Nashville Family Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 Blue Cross PPO, Medicare, PP0M Provider Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 SUMMER INTERN Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing out­ standing customer service. We are currently looking for a Summer Intern to join our team. If you are finishing your Sophomore or Junior year at a four-year college or university majoring in Business. Finance or Accounting, this may be your ideal summer position. Apply in the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St., Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F I The YMCA Men's B League Basketball Runner-up is the Blarney Stone. Teammates are E. Hoffman, L Bailey, J. Grego, J. Desvoignes. D. Gonzales, J. Nichols, T. Schilz, and M. WHIiams. Group O Brooklyn Bowers - 1st Bryce Kerr - 2nd Clayton Coltson - 2nd Group 1 Christopher Newman - 2nd Justin Bowers - 3rd Austin Slorm - 1st Don Allen - 3rd Ivan Markey - 3rd Group 11 Nathen Perry - 2nd Austin Jordan - 2nd Group III Mark Loveland - 2nd Matt Loveland - 1st Thomas Tabor - 4th Billy Burdo - 3rd Steven Ramcro - 2nd Jason Broadhurst - 4th BOWLING SCORES^ Tuesday Mixed Yankee Zephyr 33-15; TVCCU 32-16; Consumers Concrete 28-20; Woodland Sales 28-20; Hastings City Bank 22-26; Bye 1-47. Men's High Games & Series - G. Sny­ der 187-514; G. Hause 211; R. O'Keefe 183-515; L Miller 247-631; D. Morgan 224; J. Dale 212-583; P. Scobey 182; G. Heard 213-562; D. Blakely 206. Women's High Games & Series - B. Wilkins 209; D. Sen-ice 180-492. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 27. 2003 - Page 13 More YMCA Champs Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale NOTICE TO CREDITORS THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Trust In the matter of Judith A. Knorp. Trust dated Apnl 14. 1999 STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE TO CREDITORS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made tn TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Judith A. Knorp. who lived at 4671 E. Sager Road. Hastings. Mctvgan 49058 died March 7. 2003 leaving a certain trust under the name of the conditions of a mortgage made by G Stephen Judith A Knorp. and dated April 14. 1999. where­ Menke and Deimarae Menke, husband and wile in the decedent was the Settlor and Russen A. Knorp was named as the trustee serving a! the time of or as a result of the decedents death Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated May 21.1999. and recorded on June 2.1999 as Document No. 1030499 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2003-23664-DE Estate of GORDON KARL PETROVICH Date of birth: November 24.1938. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. GORDON KARL PETROVICH, who lived at 4410 SADDLEBAG ROAD. LAKE WOODLAND. Michigan died February 21. 2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to NORMAN A. PETROVICH, assignment dated January 3. 2000. which was against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Russell A. Knorp the named trustee at 1604 Copper Creek Drive, Plano. Texas. 75075 recorded on February 23. 2000. as Document within 4 months after the date of publication of sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT ST.. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and said mortgagee to Fannie Mae. Assignee by an No 1041385 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTYONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTYSIX AND 77/100 dollars (9121.766 77). including interest at 7 500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and prowled, notice is hereoy given that sad mort­ gage will oe foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ Hastings Orthopedicts are the YMCA Women's Winter Volleyball League Champions. Teammates are Trisha McKeoug, Nancy Simpson. Cindy Horton Connie Leap, Tammy Olmsted, Colleen Garber, and Kathy Carson. (Missing from photo are Laurie Eastman and Gloria Pitsch.) PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY this notice. March 14.2003 the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of putSicaMn " at‘ Robert L. Byington 222 West Apple Stre<i. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058-0248 (269) 945-9557 Russell A. Knorp 1604 Copper Creek Dove Piano. Texas 75075 this notice. 3-19-03 DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) X)6 8. BROADWAY 972-684-5447 (3137) gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 4:00 p.m., on April 17. 2003. named personal representative or proposed per­ HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 NORMAN A. PETROVICH 822 EAST MYRTLE AVENUE PHOENIX, AZ 85020 (602) 977-2803 (3127) TH# HUM « A OtlT COLLECTOR Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Lots 273. 274 and 275 of Algonquin Lake ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE Resort Properties. Unit *2, according to the FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. OCR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 63 ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WLL K USED NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) the conditions of a mortgage made by Dems J. from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 13. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Uber 1095359 on Page 1 through 7 in Barry Randeti. a married man and Stephtae Ntoote Rartati, Ns wife (original mortgagors) to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indtenapoiis. Mortgagee, doted July 8.1999. and recorded on County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage •My 23,1999 in tafrument No. wife (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated August 29. 2001. and recorded on January 13. 2003 in there is claimed to be due at the date hereof ta Trott & Trott. PC. sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOU­ Attorneys and Counselors SAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 95/100 dolaro ($125.225 95). inducting interest at Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 7.500% per annum by Affidavit of Claim of File 0200314710 Interest recorded January 13.2003. in Document (4/3) Team S YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been trade No 1095359, Bany County Records. 1032886 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on September 9, 1999 In Instrument No 1033672. Bany County Records and was aseigned by said mortgagee to ta Waehington Mutual Bank. FA by an assignment dated August 27.1900. which was recorded on December 13. 1999. in Instrument 01039002. Bany County Records, on Under ta power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made wto The Sappanos Law Firm team is the YMCA Women's Winter Volleyball League Runner-up. Teammates are Diane Hamess, Jackie Thompson, Kandy Barnum, Tina Eaton. Connie Bagley, and Tracy Keeler. (Missing from photo is Donna McCullum.) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made provided, notice is hereby given the! said mort- in ta conditions of a mortgage made by Larry W. Lambert Jr. and Amy L Lambert, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Equifirst Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 13, YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County, Michigan, and accordtog to the recorded plat thereof, as record- 2001. and recorded on September 26, 2001 in Document 01067188 in Barry County Records, follows: Beginning at the Northeast comer of said Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems.. Inc., Astaaee by an jMeiment detap* September 19, 2001, whiflh tas rak 57/100 dotiars ($84,735.57). inducing interest at 8.000% per annum. venue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p m., on April 17.2003 Said premises are srtua'ed in TOWNSHIP OF That part of Lot 40 of Lakeside SubdMsion. Lot 40; thence Southwesterly along North line of (911826428). inducing interest at 9.500% per thence South 430 tnat to tie Soutr Ina ct said The redempOon period shal be 8 months) The redempSon period shat be 1 moneys) abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from ta date of such sate. mortgage and the statute to such case made and Dated: March 13. 2003 provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or somqjwi ol tam. at public venue, at the Barry* County Courthouse In Team C (248) 593-1301 Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.rrt, on April 24. 2003. Said premises are titiiMeri In TOWNSHIP AND VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County, 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Michigan, and are described as: Lot 46 of Middtevflte Downs Addition No. 2, venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm., on April 24,2003. SaM premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest comer of Section said lot; thence East to ta Southeast comer of HUNDRED SDCTY-FOUR AND 38'100 dotiars annum. Under ta power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given tat said mort- said Lot 100 feet, thence Southeasterly parallel Wtfi ta EM Ine of tad Lot tota South Bit of. November 26, 2001, in Document 01070197, Barry County Records, on which' mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO date hereof ta sum of SDCTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND period shall be 6 morrthfs) from the date of such Dated/ March 20,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Trott & Trott. P C. Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingfwn Farms. Ml 48025 Attorneys and Counselors Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Ate 0200230625 ToamC («3) VA TeemF according to lie recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 5 of Plats. Pago 13, Bany County. (4710) The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6002241 a, m which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND Dated: March 20.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Town W (248) 593-1312 TY, MICHIGAN BARRY Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Varney Construction poses with their trophy for claiming the YMCA City League March Madness Basketball Championship, (front from left) Mike Pickard, Dan Pickard, (back) Rich Nauta, John Nemetz, Rich Long, John Vertalka, and Brian Johnson. FOB PUBLIC HEARING Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 0200314026 Team W (4/10) Advertisement PUBUC NOTICE $4.95/mo Internet? CITY OF HASTINGS Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning TO: THE RESCENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, BNCHKUN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that ta Planning Commission of ta Charter Township of Rutland wB hold a pubic hearing on April 16.2003, at the Rutland Charter Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road, within ta Charter Township of Rutland, commencing at 7:30 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that ta proposed items to be considered at Ns pub­ Commission wfll hold a Pubtic Hearing on Monday. April 7. Friday Night Mixed We re A Mess 71-45; One Old One 67­ 49; 4 of a Kind 66-50; Heads Out 6.1.5­ 515: TrouNc x 4 63-5.1; Oops 60.5-55.5; Brushworls 59-57; Winter GsiiTing 59-57; Mercy 57-59; Gutter Dusters 56-56; Bad Habit II 54.5-61.5: 4 Fools 54.5-57.5; Vtatec 53.5-62.5: Now Who’s lip 52-5-63.5; Wc Don't Care 52.5-63.5; Ten Pins 51.5­ 64.5; All But One 51 -65: Who's Up 48-68. Women’s High Gaines & Series - N. Taylor 152-371; C. Madden 185-475: B. Roush 189; L Barnum 18; J. Phillips 179­ 486: P. Ramey 21.1-528; A. Keillor 154: C. Ells 122; S. Pennington 165; L Poucr 200­ 498; S. Riplcs 143: S. Keeler 221-581: J. Madden 184; E. Johnson 196-524; E. Ham mondlrcc 179; D. Pennington 19.1-505: T. Pennington 192; J. lancaslcr 177-448; P. Cooley 157-466; D. Banimus 20.1-567; R. Lydy 17.1; T. Bush 166; B. West 176-478. Men’s High Games & Series - A. tay­ lor 190; B. Rentz 202; D. Scars 191-545: B. Keeler 201; J. Barnum 244-6.18; C. SIxxA 233-6.11; W. VandenBerg 146; D. Franklin 155; T. Cknv 227-621 :C. Pennington 201: D. Tinkler 194-525: C. Gray 187; K. Mcancy 220-628; B. Falconer 199; R. Guild 202: H. Pennington 249-6.16: D. Fuss 145; R. Lancaster 180; G. Cooley 220-59.1; C. Manin 268-671; B' West 207-587; J. Bush 197. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS by DAVID STOWERS 2003, at 720 p.m. in the Hastings City Han Council Nctpenny.net offers fast, reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Inter­ net access to our commu­ nity for only $4.95 a month with no contracts and no set up fees! For more info go to: www.netpenny.nrt or call toll free at 1-888* 248-7239 Chambers. 201 East State Street Hastings. Michigan The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hev comments and make a determination on an amendment to Section 90-923 (4Rc) of the City of Hastings Cooe of Ordinances to permit driveways on State highways to be a maximum of 40 feet wide. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk lic hearing include the toiowing. in summary: 1. The amendment of Section 1042026 FJb to increase the permitted size of political signs to not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet; 2. The amencknent of Section 1042026 FAx. to in* display of temporary event signs to <5 days in advance of and the day of ta event PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that ta Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map. Land Use the publication of this Notice and until and Inducing the day of Ms public hearing, and may matters. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the proposed amendments at or folowing the aforementioned Written comments wSI be received from any interested persons concerning the proposed text amendment by filing same with the Rutland Charter Township Cleric at the Township Hal In memory of Dennis A. Todd January 26.1954 - March 27, 2001 may further bo received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a(2H3) and the Americans With DisabBties Act (ADA). Hfluctantlu / nay good-bye Once a day and sometimes more Sou knock upon my daydreams door Smiling irith a link sigh ■for though my daydreams bring ,/tnd Isay warmly come right in yon near I’m glad you're lure with me again. I Irish that ifhi irere really hen. Then ire sit down and hare a chat /{(calling this, discussing that Until some task that I must do ■forces me away from you. Bia irhat reality cannot change. My daydreams irishes can arrange ,’lnd through my wishing you’ll be- brought • ■To me each day:. // happy thought. Rutland Charter Township w« provide necessary reasonable auxilary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audto tapes of printed materials being consid­ ered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetingtaaring upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk Individuals with draabilrties requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township All interested persons are invited to be present tor comments and suggestions at this pub­ lic hearing. Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2*61 Heath Road Hastings, IM 49058 (269)948-2194 "'RinnHy, Sktyne, Chase and (ani(ta$! �Page 14 - Tbs Hastings Banoar - Thuraday, March 27.2003 County won’t change fiscal year parameters NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Estate TO ALL CREDITORS. The Settlor. Helen M Houghton. DOB: 12*101917 SSN: 384-01-4160, who lived at 3814 S. Shore Dr., Hope Township. Bany County. Michigan died March 12. 2003. There is no per- STATUTORY NOTICE (BY PERSON CLAMSNO TITLE UNDER TAX DEED) attain or Item upon th* property deecrtbed: knowing described property tor unpaid tana on the property Ybu are entitled to a reconveyance wt-.nm Lenars ol Administration have been issued. Creditors of th* decadent ar* notified that al of thia property wtotin 5 months alter return of aer- dakna ageinet tne Helen M. Houghton Tnat the property under tax deed or deeds issued for SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Msstlng/Public Budget Hearing March 4. 2003 Regular meeting called to Order at 7:00 p.m. Public Budget Hearing opened at 7XX) p.m.. closed at 7:30 p.m. AH Board members and 4 guests present Pledge ol Allegiance Approved minutes and treasurers report tor 024)3. Accepted Department reports. Adopted meeting dales and Fee schedule. Appointed Mark Illes Hickory Fire Chief. dared 4/26/1994 (aa amended), w* t» forever of Uta county In wtvcti the property ■ toceted. o( banned unless presented tc Patricte Sheib Zknmarman Trusree(s) within 4 months altar th* dareotpubficaiion Appointed B.O.R. members. Adopted Fire Insurance Resolution Adopted the General Appropriations Act tor March 19.2003 Michael J. WOa (82567) acme as lor personal eervtc* ol a 2003-04. Authorized March bills. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. 251 N. Roe* SL. 4th Floor aunmone on Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (268/362-2300) Patricia Scheto Zimmerman P.O. Boa 526 a coa or charge. It payment aa daacribad kt INa notice is not made, eta undaragned *a Institute Respectfully Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum. Supervisor Parrtmant. Ml 49004 269/6234365 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: STATE OF MICHIGAN. COUNTY OF SHIAWASSEE. Lot (3/27) (3W) 8 4 ». Block 3 CITY OF CORUNNA - ORIGINAL PLAT PROPERTY NO. 026-104X0-008 AMOUNTED PA©: 4211.54 TH» FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY information OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF TAXES FOR 1997 rend- 2242.44. TAXES FOR 19B4. Amount n,r,ro,ry to redeem *6.317 31 * 3 363.66.9,68097 pka -w torn ol the Start! PARCEL JOHN D BENOALL SR 1555 E KING STREET TO PHYLLIS G JOHNCOCK. 3958 BOYES ROAD. DELTON. MICHIGAN last gratae in foe foe records in the HUNDRED TWENTY AND 90/100 dollars ($110,920.90). indudtog interest at 7.375% per Drafted by: annum. (4/3) Money Store. ol January. 1998 Mictagan. on the Sth day of February, 1998 in fnsmment Number 1007267 ol Barry County Records, said Mortgage having baan asvgnad Io The Bank ol New York-As Trust** under the Pookng and Servicing Agreement Dated Aa ol February 28. 1998. Senes 1998-A on whrt mort­ gage there is denned to be due. at the date of this notice, th* sum ol Sixty-tour thousand five-hun­ dred fifty-seven S 42/100 (884.557.42). and n> John J. Homoia Boa 187 d/b/a Th* Mongage inc . and recorded in the office ol th* Register ol Deeds. <or The County of Bany and State of there is claimed to be due at the date hereof foe sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND NINE office of foe Register of Deeds of said county. Owoaao. Ml 48867 IMS Mortgage* dated th* 27th day Vetteuys, a singte women (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Hagistratinn Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 5.2001, and recorded on July 13, 2001 Document No. 1063038 in Bany Coitoty Records, Michigan, on which mortgage CORUNNA MICHIGAN 48817 SALE - Default having been mortgage mad* by William P. Hoamer and Angela M Hoamer. husband and wda. Mortgagors. Io YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon nwte THS PARCEL S AN IMPROVED RESIDENTIAL interest therein as appearing MQHTQAQE SALE MORTGAGE mad* in the term, and condrtton, of a certain mortgage and aw stature In such case n ode and provided, noace la hereby given awt aaid mort­ gage teal be lorecfoaad by a aaie ot aw mod- instituted to recover the debt secured by aaid venue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 130 pjn.. on April 24.2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Mtohtgsn. and are Michigan in such case made and provided, notice suit or proceeding at law or in equly having been mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power ol sale conlwned in said nxxl- INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE HUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. described as: Lol 29. MktotevBs Downs Addition No. 2, is hereby given that on foe 17th day of April. 2003, at 130 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mort- according to fos recorded plat foereof, as rs«ord- eon, to the NgneM bidder, ffw main lobby d Pw Barry County Courthouse al the Bany County Records. ALSO. Beginning at foe Northwest cor­ Courthouse In HaaOnga. (mat being the bukfing mortgagee. dated May 15, 2001 and raoonted ner of Lot 30, MUdtovHe Downs AddMton No. 2. Juty 10, 2001 In Uber Document • 1082877, accordfog io foe recorded ptat foereof as record- by P«vid T. Young iitor Thanks, but no thanks was the Barry County Finance Committee's answer Mon­ day to an offer by Administrator Michael Brown to look into changing the county’s fiscal year to match that of the state’s. Brown told committee members he could research the idea of changing the county’s fiscal year from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 to Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 and submit it to department heads. The latter dates would coincide with the State of Michigan's budget year. When asked what the advantage such a move would be. he answered that it could reduce confusion over revenue from state grants and revenue sharing. Brown said the first year actually could be for nine months, until Sept. 30 and then the fiscal year could be exactly the same as the stale’s. He acknowledged. “Honestly. 1 can’t say there’s been a lot of problems... More than anything it’s just an inconvenience. It’s not leading to a lot of fund balance problems. It doesn’t affect payment or collection of taxes." Committee member Jeff MacKenzic, who is also chairman of the County Board of Commissioners, said. Tvc always liked the calendar year budget because the public has a better understanding of a calendar year than a fiscal year budget. 1 don’t like the idea of going to a fiscal year." “I’d just as soon stay on a calendar year," said Committee Chairwoman Clare Tripp, “unless they have a good argument (otherwise).” Committee member Wayne Adams said, “I’m in favor of a calendar year. It’s less confusing to the public.” In other business at Monday’s meeting, the County Finance Committee: • Agreed on a 4-0 vote to spend about $ 11.200 on a telephone system that will en­ able people who are incarcerated to have hearings on domestic violence and parental rights issues. Circuit Court Administrator Mary Wil­ liams said the system is needed because of a change in court roles that look effect in January. She added that in times past a phone hookup was used, but all participat­ ing in the bearing had to gather around the bench to communicate, making the situa­ tion awkward and cumbersome. Furthermore. “There are problems with making a good record." she said. The four units purchased include speak­ ers and microphones and will be used for each of the four courtrooms. • Decided to send a bill for about $3300 from architect Robert E. Brady of Gun Lake back to the Barry County Commis­ sion on Aging. The bill is for work agreed to in the year 2000 to reconstruct existing garages al the corner of South Jefferson and Walnut streets. MacKenzic noted that the agreement was signed by COA Director Tammy Penning­ ton. not then-Board Chairman Jim Bailey. MacKenzic asked. “If the contract is with the COA. isn't it their responsibility to take care of it? 1 don't think we should pay it. I think we should send it back to the COA Board. “When agencies enter into contracts on their own. is it the County Board's respon­ sibility for payment?' • Declined to get involved in a Blue Cross-Blue Shield anti-trust lawsuit against a drug company the Blues says is restrict­ ing access to generic drags. "We're only talking about hundreds of dollars here at the most," said Brown. The Blues will pursue it (the suit) al their own cost." h>M). o< th* pramtoaa described In Mid mort­ gage, or to much thereof as may b* naotssrey to due on such mortgage foe sum of Seventy-Five pay th* amount du*, a* aforesaid on aaid mort­ Thousand Nfoely-Seven and W/100 Doffars ($75,097.99) Inducing Interest al foe rate of 7.75% per annum. Under foe power of aaie contained In foe mort- (Hat ■ 120.02 teet) to tw Northeast comer ol Lot gage 29 ol aaid plot; fiance Norat 01 dogroe 01 mln- annum and al legal costs, charges, and espens- degrees 27 mnitos 23 seconds Weet (previous dead-North 56 degrees 20 minuSst Watt) 99 55 and atao any asn or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, neoeaaary Io protect Us Maroa in the promises torectoead by a eale ol aw mortgaged promts**. Nng. M In aw Northwest 1X4 of SecSoo 27, Toon 4 North. Range 10 Wsat, Bany County Rocorda The redemption period aha* bo 6 month(s) County CourthouM In Haaflngs In Barry County. Michigan M tdO pm. on May 1,2003. Tha promises are Ucaaad In ma City at Damn, Sunday Night Mixed Sunday Snoozers 71 1/2: Happy Hookers 68; Racing Buddies 66 1/2; Thunder Alley 63; Goof Balls 60 1/2; 4 Honemen 53; Thee Froggen 52 1/2; Pinheads 50; Red Dog 49: Sandbagger 42. with Merest thereon a 10.25000% par Which said premises are described as toSows: Al tha certain (Sees a par- County ol Bany. StaMol Mtonigen. and deacrtwd Bany County. Mkhigan. and are daaertoad as: Lot 78 ol Lakewood Estates, acconlng Io ma raootdad Plot mareef. m recorded In Uber 4 the recorded Hat thereof, aa recorded In Uber 1 al determined abandoned In accordance tdai MCLA 5600.3241 a In which oaee aw redemption period Dated: March 20.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: ing foe sate, the property may bo redeemed. Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott 4 Trott, PC. mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA Durfog the six (6) months immedhtely folow­ Attorneys and Oweetors 30400 Tetegraph Road, Suite 200 Bfogfiam Fama. Ml 48025 toredoeing mortgagee can rescind aw aaie In aw event a 3rd party buy* aw property and mere W a 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur-* fog 30 days immediately following the sate. Dated: 3/13333 FBe *200315404 TeemX The Bank of Now York Christie 179-521; M. Kirchen 181-520; E. Hanunonmee 182-505; A. Kerley 172473: B. Cantrell 182458; K. Thompson 142­ 396; J. Buckner 177: L. Boze 170; A. Hubbell 169. Men’s High Gaines and Series ■ M. Eaton 202-576; B. Miller 231-570; B. Allen 192-542; R. Snyder 170-506; F. Thompson 188-505; B. Christie 193471; E Behmdt 224; K. Hammootroe 200; G. Snyder 189; B. Falconer 186; M. McCleod 161: T. Peterson 153; C. Crabtree 114. (4/10) ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC FaBRtaO& BROOK, P.C. Attorneys tor Ragstar Bank. FSB. As Mortgagee Jonathan L Engman (P56364) P.O. Boa 5041 Attorney tor The Bank of New York Troy, Ml 48007-6041 888 W Big Beaver, Suite 1470 (248)457-1000 Troy. Ml 48804 (4710) 248-362-2600 Ale No. 267.0008 Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 64 1/2; Nashville 5 Plus 61 1/2; Mace's Pharmacy 58 1/2; Eye and Ent 52 12; Railroad Street Mill 52 1/2; Armour Auction 50 1/2; Seebers 45 1/2; Ginbach's 42 1/2. PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE ■ BIC CEDAR SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER * WATER AUTHORITY 2003—REGULAR BOARD D u 0 0 a Chappie Reality he. 33S N. Grove SL • Delton, MI 49046 fSfr (616)623-4058 1-877-244-5520 ffflte________ Wrt> Sar wwwxteyple-radty cotn Monday, April 14 Monday. August 11 Monday, October 13 Monday. December B Monday, Monday, Monday, Monday, ACREAGE May 12 July 14 Septembers November 10 MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE BARRY TOWNSHIP HALL 156 E. ORCHARD ROAD. DELTON. Ml ALL MEETINGS BEGIN AT 1 fOO PM 1-800-237-2379 THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT. PUBLIC ACT 287 OF 1978, AS AMENDED. ALL MEETING DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. jipoajnon •__ ixvi ■ THE SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY (269) 623-3401 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE March 21. 2003 INDUSTRIAL USERS SIGNIFICANT NONCOMPLIANCE NOTICE: Ing parameters for foe reporting period, January 01. 2002, through December 31,2002: Suspended Soids. Cadmium Mid Nickel. BOD EFFECTIVE APRIL 1. 2003. THE OFFICES OF THE SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY OFFICES WILL BE OPEN AS FOLLOWS: To address these violations. The Viking Corporation has entered into an Order of Consent with foe Cffy of Hastings, MONDAY 8:00 AM UNTIL 4:30 PM and is currently in compliance with all wastewater discharge TUESDAY 8:00 AM UNTIL 430 PM permit limitations. WEDNESDAY 800 AM UNTIL 4:30 PM THURSDAY CLOSED Evartl G. Manahum Chy Clark I 6815 Thornapple Lake Rd. OPEN SUNDAY, MARCH 30th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. NOTICE— NEW OFFICE HOURS Drive. Cny ol Hastings. Bany County. Mangan, vloiatad their Mercury, Oil & Grease. Ammonia, Phosphorus. Total «/* < Stop by and view this 90's built ranch featuring two fire­ places, 5 bedrooms, full finished walk-out basement with ' egress windows, large country kitchen. cathedral ceilings. 40x64 pole building with concrete Door, partially insulated, heal and electric. All this or. 63 acres of mostly wooded property with river frontage Priced at $370,000. For more information, please call Roger Carr. 517-492-3351. FRIDAY CLOSED SATURDAY CLOSED CO CD ULI OU. lll'UCLl SUNDAY CLOSED BANKER ttALLSTATtCO. I Drake 181-508; J. Rice 189-506; B. Norris 176^14; P. Snyder 157-414; G. Demy 164-406; L. Elliston 193; K. Becker 190; G. Otis 189; E. Dunham 174; R. Murphy 164; J. Kasinsky 160; D. Keller 154; B. Moore 153; D. Burns 133; L. Friend 124. Twakty IHaa Cook Jackson 69-43; Bob s Grill 64-48; Shirtey's Chuckwagon 60.5-51.5; Piece of Cake 59-53; Kenny Lee Builders 59-53; Trouble S43-S73; CB’a 53-49; Seebcts Auto Body 52-60; 3 Blind Mice 49.5-623; Millen Excavating 39.5-723. High Grots a Serie* - A. Keillor 171; S. Snider 151; J. Rice 161; S. Varney 155; D. Ptaininrron 184; T. Brown 190-512; K. Carpenter 165; L. Potter 163; T. Good­ enough 173; J. Phillips 187; D. Sorter 184; P. Rainey 169; R. Bnimmcl 166; V. Green 168; M. Slater ISO; M. Sean 151; N. Oow 174-501; S. Vandcnburg 214-580; A. Arends 160; R. Miller 172. Bennett Industries 63-49; Carlton Center Bulldozing 57.5-54.5; Railroad Street Mill 57-55; Hecker Agency 54-58; Dean’s Dolls 53.5-58.5; Kent Oil A Propane 51-61. Good GnoMt awl Serin - G. Potter 175; D. Coenen 138; J. Donnini 174-486; S. Dunham 158-431; J. Hamilton 177-468; B. Maker 177-478; B. Wilson 172-423; T. Christopher 176-479; J. Rice 181-538; J. Pctxengill 158-400; L. Elliston 205-498; S. Drake 170-500; K. Doster 123; E. Ulrich 171-483; S. Merrill 167-439. Senior Ci theas No. I Seniors 70.5453; Jesiek 6749; King Pins 66-50; Nash’s Harem 65-51; M­ M’s 64-52; Ginbach's 6*48; Wieland 61­ 51; Ward and Friends 61 55; Friends 593­ 565; Sun Rirers 575-583; 4 B’s 56.5­ 595; Kuempel 565-59.5; Early Risen 55­ 61; Hall's 54 5-615: Butterf ngera 47-69. Woaaen’s High Game - Y. Cheeseman 156; G. Potter 172; S. Merrill 155; E Ulrich 167; J. Gasper 172; T. Walker 183; Y. Markley 158; G. Denny 163; J. Kasinsky 186; N. Bechtel 156; C. Stuart 162; S. Patch 180; S. Pennington 185: G. Otis 155;. Woman's High Serie* - E Ulrich *71; J. Gasper 479; C. Stuart 460; S. Patch 456; S. Pennington 482. Men’s High Game ■ D. Dimmers 192; G. Waggoner 168; D. Edwards 174; B. Adgate 162; N. Thaler 180; W. Brodock 167; K. Schantz 168: L. Brandl 198; L. Markley 199; G. Forbey 167; C. Haywood 168; C. Baker 235; G. Beckwith 156; C. Jesiek 156; B. Terry 215. Men's High Series - D. Dimmers 573; B. Adgate 474; N. Thaler 468; L Brandt 492; L Markley 471; G. Forbey 454; C Baker 647; B. Terry 488. Thursdav Mixed Cook-Jackson 68 1/2: Three Frogs 62 1/2; Hastings Bowl 58 1/2; Last Minute 55 1/2; Middle Lakers 53; King Pins 52; Who's Up 48 1/2: Just us 33 1/2. Men’s God Games and Series - B. Akers 232-558; J. Reffett 199-529; R Frey 149. VandenBurg 189-556; S. Merrill 201-510; L. Jackson 168-461; L. McClelland 187­ 445; J. Rabley 167425; S. McKee 210; F. Haynes 175; I. Pepper 148. i I �The Hastings Boiler - Thursday. March 27, 2003 - Page 15 Civil War re-enactors preparing for 2003 Charlton Park battle Jamie Bowman from Middleville tries on the new frock. Sue Hays from Scotts makes adjustments to the skirt and bodice. by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Civil War rc-cnautors were busy last weekend at Charlton Park tending to "be­ hind the scenes" details for this summer s battle. Several men gassed up their chain saws and cut wood that will be used this summer for cooking and for carnp fires. The "women folk" spent time in the basement of the church getting the "vittles” for the men’s lunch. The women of the "Michigan Soldiers' Aid Society" also did some planning for the "Ladies Academy." They will be present­ ing lessons, lectures and demonstrations on topics that would have been taught in 1860. Classes will be held in a large tent during the re-enacting weekend. Classes will include topics of botany, quilting, dancing, etiquette, plain sewing and sick room. When re-enactors get together, there is often dickering and dealing over clothes, kitchen supplies, guns and all the other equipment the re-cnactors use. And such was the case with Jamie Bowman of Mid­ dleville and Sue Hays of Scotts. Hays had a dress she no longer needed and Bowman was in the market for a new frock. The dress had been recently made by Mrs. DK Middle School announce honor roll for 4th marking period Fifth grade All As — Stephanie Belcher, Gavin Brinlcy, James Deibert.Thomas Groesbeck. Luke Hatfield, Christopher Horrocks. Anna Hunt, McKenzie Lester, John Meyers, Maria Ogg, Sara Osborne, Randi Pash, Taylor Pcavcy, Cara Phelps, Taylor Sewell, Hannah Williams and Lauren Young. Honor Roll — Maxwell Alman. Cody Anderson. Aaron Aukcrman, Molly Baker. Katelyn Bloomberg. Kimberly Bobilya, TJ Boreham. Logan Boss, Andrea Card, Casey Christie. Declana Court, Benjamin Crook­ ston, Abigail Culbert. Justin Cunis Sarah Dawson. Shelbie Dimond, Joseph Dudley, Samantha Engelsma. Johnny Fletcher, Ben­ jamin Geibig. Paige Green, Michael Grif­ fith, AJ Hammond, Emily Hardy. Valerie Hayward. Tyler Haywood. Emma Hill. Jake Homistcr. Leah Hook. Bfandon Hum­ phreys, Matthew Ingle. Nicholas Koon. Richard Lindsey, Kelley Martindale, Deon Mcrlino. Alexander Methvin. Bradley Meyers, Samantha Michael, Dustin Mil­ lard, Sequoyah Millard. Roberta Minchart, Terin Norris. Kirsten Nottingham. Jamie Patrick. Michelle Phillips, Lucas Pinks. Keegan Planck. Amber Poling, Lexy Purdum. Stephanie Ritchie. Paige Robinson, Kenzi Rombaugh, Joey Springer, Clinton Stoneburner, Thomas Tabor, Brianna Tay­ lor, Dylan Tilbury. Kali Tobias, Cody War­ ner. Joshua White. Caitlin Williamson. Ty­ ler Woznicki and Francque Zclcnock. Sixth grade All-As — Ashley Giuzio, Anna Gold­ sworthy. Adam Keys. Stephanie Kirk John­ son, Lauren Knollcnbcrg, Elizabeth McCord, Rebecca Mikolajczyk, Nicholas Mueller. Dalton Parmenter. Adrienne Schroeder and Libby Warren. Honor Roll — Daniel Aukcrman. Chel­ sea Bagley. Hillary Bagley. Brian Bieganski, Alexander Bork. Kara Bowman. Au­ drey Brown. Amber Bruder. AJ. Chapman. Michael Curcuro, Alexandra Daniel. Alli­ son Deschaine. Peter Duqucsnel, Mandy Dye. Lydia Ely. Susan Falvo, Janet Fase. David Fulton McCarty. Rebecca Gaylor. Britani Gouin. Richard Green. Colleen Har­ mon. Taylor Harris-Kingsley. Alison Hawk. Joanna Hocbcrling, Scott Hoekstra. Samuel Hoff. Samantha Holroyd, Curtis Jordan. Stefan Jovanovich. Jordan Kcaglc. Tarah Keim. Steven Kirk Johnson. Sarah Kucharek. Raymond Lindsey. Matthew Loveland. Corey MacBeth. Daniel McIn­ tyre, Sarah Momence. William Moon V, Tyler Morgan, Cody Morse. Anthony Mott. Thomas Muma. John Payne. Brittany Petzold, Darrin Pursley. Jeremy Reiglcr, Sarah Robbins. John Rusan, Quinn Seaver. Jenni­ fer Slagel. Brennan Smith. Emily Stevens. Samantha Vickery. Robbie Wandcll and Sara Weimer. Seventh grade All As — Rachel Beeler, Paul Belcher. Eric Boehm, McKenzie Earl. Alexandra Fox, Emma Garrison, Morgan Hennessey, Matthew Julian, Angela Kennedy, Bailey Lester, Jared • *ndberg. Sarah McCord, Sara McDuff, Jill Newton. Brandon Rey­ nolds. Samantha Reynolds, Amber Strick, Rachael Williams and Jessica Wine. Honor Roll — Amy Aukcrman, Nicholas Bishop, Nicholas Blacken, Gabe Blake. Christopher Blincoc. Kristina Bobilya. Caitlin Champion, Jessica Dame, Bailey Davis, Quinn DeBolt, Erika Dcnnany, De­ vin Dcsgranges. Cassandra Dcsncss, Brian Diaz, Mitchell Duquesncl, Nathan Ely, Itzcl Gomez, Kathryn Goy. Ellie Griffin, Taylor Grizzle, Corrie Halder, Gabriel Hayford. Kyle Herington. Johnathon Hess. Kirsten Houghtaling. Jennifer Jcudevine. Curtis Kelly, Chad Kloth, Nicholas Kuyk­ endall, Jerika.pipointc-Howard, Christo­ pher Link. Cori Lubbers. Justine McCowan, David McNccs, Christopher Miller. Chase Mills, Mary Minehart, Leah Minshall, Lavonnc Ogg. Emily Overbeek, Amy Patrick, Blain Patrick, Joshua Piszker, Becky Randall. Anthony Riley. David Rob­ erts, Whitney Roberts. Stephanie Ross, Ste­ ven Ross, Alicia Salis. Jessica Samis. Shawn Schut, Steven Scoby, Lacy Sea­ mans. Coty Seaver. Jessica Slagel. Holly Smith. Jessy Smith, Jordan Smith. Kclsie Smith, Andrew Spaulding. Corey Spencer. Jonathan Spencer. Jordan Stewart, Christo­ pher Storck. Chelsea Streeter, Samantha VanDcnBcrg. Justin VandcrMcer. Kevin VanHoosc, Koty Watson, Larry White arid Jessica Wines. Eighth grade All As — Samantha Bennett. Amanda Berry, Kelsey Chapple. Grady Cooke. Kel­ sey Dcibert, Hannah Goy. Jordan Haines. Katce Hogoboom, Laura Knight, Katlynn McCormick, Joshua Newhouse, Amanda Strick and Gwen Taylor. Honor Roll — Amber Andrews, Sondra Baker, Zachary Blackbum, Anthony Boni­ face. Laura Bortlc, Amanda Boss. Brendan Boyle, Janet Brooks, Kelsey Brownell, Brittany Burandt, Adam Calkins, Jeremy Clark. R.C. Court, III. Colleen Dowd, Ni­ cole Dykgraaf. Jancllc Eddy. Joshua Eddy, JoAnne Ehrhardt, Kristen Elliott, Alicia Farrah, Amanda Flick. Kelsey Gray, Nicholas Haas. Lacie Harvath. Shelly Hud­ son. Amanda Hunter. Kate Jacobs. Keely Jacobs. Becge Jaquays. Bethany Johncock. Adam Kcaglc. Christina Larimer, Saman­ tha Madden. Kristen Marble. Heather Mil­ lard. Zachary Mueller. Andrew Newkirk, Kristyn Norris. Timothy Panos, Charity Petzold, Hilary Phelps. Colten Porter, Kyle Purdum, Troy Quick. Chadwic Ramsey. Samantha Rhoda. Kenneth Ritchie, Daniel Roberts. Adam Rohm. Sammi Rossetti. Katherine Smith. Jessica Sweat. Jessica Taylor, Steven Tiffany. Ross VandcrMcer, Jcnah Wandell. Molly Warren. Kaylee Woodmansee and Kacie Woznicki. Martin’s Mercantile for a re-cnactor’s wed­ ding. While the Civil War was being planned. Education Coordinator Bill Eberle was training three volunteers to be interpreters for the village. Sean Tyler. Jason Marceau and Jim Colvin are familiar with the park and its buildings. The three spent a week in the Pratt log cabin last fall living an 1870 life style. They have such an affinity to that time period, they are committing to volun­ teer in the village at events throughout the year. They will be learning everything they can about the village and its artifacts. They are also learning effective ways of meeting the public and presenting this knowledge in meaningful and memorable way to the visi­ tors. Tyler is a high school student from Jackson. Marceau owns a dry cleaning shop in Jackson and Colvin works at an indus­ trial chemical supplier in Pontiac. But on occasional weekends, they will be Barn­ County settlers sharing their knowledge with park visitors. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AHEMRT1WG IQ COLLEGIA DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT YOU ARE. IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, MORIGAGETALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher J. Jager, a single man. to Otd Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 11. 2000 and recorded February 15. 2000 in Document No. 1041174. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Michigan State Housing Development Authority by assignment 11. 2000 and recorded on February 15. 2000 in Document No. 1041175, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be dated February due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 10/100 Dollars ($61,969.1) including interest at the rale of 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on April 24, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan. and are desenbed as: A parcel of land in the Southeasterly 1/4 of Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as beginning at a post on the North side of Highway and the East side of Michigan Central Railroad right of way at Parmelle, Michigan; thence East 2 rods and 3 feet thence North 7 rods to a stake; thence West 9 rods and 2 feet to the Michigan Central Railroad nght of way thence Southerly along the East boundary of said right of way; to place of beginning. The redemption perioo shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is detennined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: March 20, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Michigan State Housing Development Authority . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 200.0729 Pub: 3/20 - 4/17 IMIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY iNEQRMAnQNJDBIAlNEDJYlLL_BE_USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James J. TuMe and Jeannine O. Tuttle, husband and wife, to Advanta National Three 1870 re-enactors Jason Marceau (from left) Jim Colvin and Sean Tyler are learning to be volunteers at the Chartton Park shops and homes. LEGAL NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of California. NA by ass-qnment such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundreo Sixty-One and 29/100 Dollars ($82,961.29) including interest al the rate of the cofxlrtions of a mortgage made by Michael W. dated March 1. 1999. ana recorded on March 2. (original 1999. Document No. 1025905 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated March 12. mortgagee to the Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association fka Northwest Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 3. 2002. which was recorded on October 9. 2002. Document No 1099061. Barry County Recoids. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TEN AND 40/100 dollars (575,210.40). including interest at 8.910% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said Auto • Home • Life Membership NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 9:30 AM-1:3O PM 269-945-6388 • 1-800-813-1747 COVENANT TRANSPORT I 1-8M-MORE PAY (1MB -M7-3729) 226 N. Church St, Hastings Acron from the Port Office mortgagors) to First Chicago NBD 1999. and recorded on March 17. 1999 in Uber Document 41026648 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated Sept 16. 1999. which was recorded on Oct 25. 1999. in Uber Document >1036982, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due a! the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED ELEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN 58/100 dollars ($111,627 58). inciudmg interest at 6 950% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ mortgage and the statute m such case made and gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on Apnl 24. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ as: Lot 23 of Sundago Park, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 71. together with ’he right of access to Thomapple Lake over and across Lot 13 of Sundago Park Plat. Barry County Records. Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Barry County Courthouse in at the Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m.. on Apnl 17. 2003 IRVING. Barry County. are and Section *15. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined m which case the redemption period sliall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Team M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated March 13. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Attorneys and Counselors Team D (248) 593-1309 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingiiam Farms. Ml 48025 Trott 8 Trott. PC File *200227533 Team M Michigan, described as The East 1/2 ol the North 12 rods of the South 1/2 of the Northeast ^Tdfihie Southwest 1/4 of The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 (4/10) Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 4200314280 Team D Advertisement $4.95/mo Internet? (4/3) NOTICE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP IS SEEKING INDIVIDU­ by DAVID STOWERS ALS TO VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON THE FOLLOWING Nctpcnny.nct offers fast, reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Inter­ net access to our commu­ nity for only $4.95 a month with no contracts and no set up fees’ For more info go to: www.netpenny.net or call toll free at 1-888­ 248-7239 TOWNSHIP COMMITTEES: INFORMATION COMMITTEE-NEWSLETTER PARKS & RECREATION ROADS WATER & SEWER CEMETERY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING ON ONE OF THESE COMMITTEES. PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWN­ SHIP CLERK BY APRIL 10. 2003 Robin E. McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charier Township HASTINGS 4 2461 Heath Roed Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-948-2194 on Stilt St Downtown MMIWW M.SO Evnlng* Mon- Thur* JOB OPENINGS AT CHARLTON PARK gage and the statutes of the Slate of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings tn Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Apnl 10. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described FREE GROUNDSKEEPER - SECURITY GUARD: Carpentry, maintenance, grounds IVIRYONK lATVRDAY fcJUNDAY 10 fc 11 AM ICE Ag (PG. j SHOWTIMES M1W3 recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5. of Plats. Page 84 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from OTME CORE <pg n> the date of such s*>le. unless the property is O BASIC R aNraLtiMNM mna determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 oays from the date of the sale The Rodney Todd Hayes and Reda S. Hayes, husband and wife mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ the county and state set forth above, and refer­ Ask about our priority dispatch. ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in as tenants by the entirety (original mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services, Inc.. Mortgagee, 6 25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ enced as follows: Book-642. Page 156. Lot 159 of Steven s Wooded Acres No. 3 according to the Needed Immediately! NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ricky L Elkins and Theresa M. Elkins, husband and wife, the Count; H Barry, and State of Michigan and being desenbed in a deed dated 9-8-95. and recorded 10-10-95. among the land records of 150 Teams USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on as: All that certain property situated in Delton in Insurance ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made Bank, mortgagee, dated August 2. 1999 and recorded August 31. 1999 m Uber 10347. Page 27. Barry County Records. Sa<d mortgage is THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated March 6. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of California. NA . 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March 27. 2003 Two arrested in 4-month crime spree Deputy Richelle Spencer Deputy Angela Solomon Deputy Timothy Stevens New county deputies announced Three new Barry County deputies were recently introduced by Sheriff Steve De­ Boer. All three have graduated from a 16weck regional police academy. They have also completed 14 weeks in Barry County with a Field Training Officer and arc certified to work alone. They in­ clude: Deputy Angela Solomon, who began her law enforcement career in the U.S. Army with the Military Police. After serving in the Army Solomon attended Grand Rapids Community College. When she received her degree, she started in law enforcement working at the Hope College Department Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! Ilou\( hold \lllUHHll \d' SWIMSUIT SEASON IS AROUND THE CORNER, LOSE THOSE UNWANT­ ED POUNDS! NATURAL/ GUARANTEED EPHEDRA FREE CALL 1-866-201-7368. A’< FISHING TACKLE AUC­ TION: April 3, 6pm. 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Call (517)852-0115. I lllnillolli i 1996 CHEVY LUMINA: POWER STEERING, POW­ ER BRAKES, POWER LOCKS, AM/FM/CASSETTE, ELECTRIC START­ ER,__ CAR BRA, TILT STEERING, A/C, INTER­ MITTENT WIPERS, CRUISE. CAR IS IN FAN­ TASTIC CONDITION, NO RUST/NO CHIPS, KEY­ LESS ENTRY. RUNS EX­ CELLENT, OIL CHANGED EVERY 3,500-4,000 MILES. ASKING $4,000 OBO. CALL (269)945-9199 AFTER 5PM. *95 MERCURY SABLE: a/c, power windows/seats, mos» options. Looks & runs great. $2,700 obo. (269)948-2808 IN LOVING MEMORY of Bradley J. Ward, M.uth 29th, 1985. 18 Years without you here, but always a part of our lives. Through our memories for our girl (now a grown-up beautiful young lady), and in her for us. Loving and missing you always! Daughter, Tash, Vicki, 2nd mom Ginny, Tammy & friends. IN LOVING MEMORY of out mom Frances Louise Glasgow who passed away lOyrs ago on March 25th, 1993. If roses grow in Heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for us. Place them in our mother's arms, and tell her they're from tis. Tell her we love and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her check and hold her for a while. Remembering her is easy, we do it every day, but there's a constant acne deep within our hearts, that just never goes away. We love you. Mom, The Glasgow family. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Bany County Board of Commissioners held March 25, 2003, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. BERBER CARPET: 46 yards, gorgeous, carmel wheat col­ or. bought, never unrolled, 2 months old, cost 5600. sell S225. (517)204-0600 //< l/> Waiilt </ GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE is now accepting appli­ cations. Must be 18 to apply and able to pass random drug test will train. Call (269)795-7388. /o/>\ Wiinltd CHILDCARE FOR SPRING BREAK: First and third shifts only. Honest, depend­ able Christian woman with good references. Healthy food provided. Located on a cul-de-sac in Middleville. $100 a week/$150 for two children, 10 hours a day. (269)795-2290 I .>/ S.z/< 2 DESKS FOR SALE 1 white, 1 black. 24" deep x 50" wide. Book shelf on back 10" deep x 16" tall with shelf 10" off desktop. $60 each. Call (269)948-2081 after 3pm. FOR SALE like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000._____________ QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. New mattress set. Cost $1,000 - sell $185. (517)626-7089_____________ QUEEN SLEIGH BED: with pillowtop mattresses. Bought, never used. Cost $1,000 - sell $195. (517)626­ 7089 SEASONED FIREWOOD: $25 a face cord, (517)852­ 9072. \hduh lloiii( \ 2000 BANK REPO: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath, extra clean, $33,000 owed. Payments as low as $299 a month. Call to­ day, Meadowstone Homes, (269)948-2387 HOMES ON LAND: Mead­ owstone homes is now offer­ ing new & used homes on land. Payments as low as S399 a month to qualified buyers. All credit applica­ tions accepted. Call today to qualify, (269)948-2387. LIQUIDATION SALE new 2001 Z2002 model closeout. As little as S99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! 1 left! (269)948-2387, Meadow­ stone Homes. MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes at cost. Save thousands. Jyr. free lot rent to qualified buyers. Located inside the MeadoW Stone mobile home park. Meadow­ Stone Homes, behind Seif Chevrolet (269)948-2387 OWNER MUST SELL: 1990 Redman 2- wide home in Yankee Springs Meadows M.H.P Middleville schools. $18,500. Land contract avail­ able, $3,000 down. $300 a month Call (517)852-0115. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 of Public Safety. Barry County hired her directly from Hope College; she is currently assigned to the Uniformed Division. Deputy Timothy Stevens is a Barry County native from the Freeport area. He began his career in law enforcement as an intern with the Sheriff’s Office while at­ tending Grand Rapids Community College. He was then hired as a part-time Correc­ tions Officer. After getting his dcgrecc in law enforcement he was hired as a deputy sheriff currently assigned to the Uniformed Division. Deputy Richelle Spencer, a Woodland area native, started her career with the Sheriffs Office as a part-time Corrections Officer while attending Kellogg Commu­ nity College. After receiving her degree in law enforcement she was hired as a deputy sheriff and is currently assigned to the Uni­ formed Division. HASTINGS — Two adults and one juvenile have been arrested in connection with a four-month crime spree that included the thefts of several motorized vehicles and sev­ eral burglaries, the Barn County Sheriffs Department reports. Sheriff’s detectives said a call to the Barry County Silent Observer Tip Line in Febru­ ary resulted in the arrests last week. Daniel L. Wilkins. 19. of Hastings has been charged with four counts of motor vehi­ cle theft, eight counts of breaking and entering and two counts of malicious destruction of property. Another Hastings man. 17 years old. is being charged with four counts of motor vehi­ cle theft, eight counts of breaking and entering, one count of receiving and concealing stolen property, two counts of malicious destruction of property and one count of pos­ sessing a sawed-off shotgun. Police arc withholding his name pending arraignment. A 16-ycar-old Hastings youth faces the same charges as the 17-year-old. He is being charged as a juvenile. Police investigating the multiple thefts and burglaries, including Barry County Sher­ iffs deputies and state police, recovered nearly $8,000 in stolen property, they said, in­ cluding a $300 camcorder stolen during a basketball game at Wayland High School. Sheriff Steve DeBoer said those wishing to report crimes and remain anonymous can call the Silent Observer number. 1-800-310-9031. Delton man arrested for knife assault HOPE TOWNSHIP — A Delton man faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon after he threatened three teens and a 20-year-old with a knife March 21, accord­ ing to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Deputies said Daniel J. Rodriguez, 19, had a party Friday evening at his M-43 resi­ dence, where alcohol was consumed. Police said an altercation took place and two fe­ males ages 13 and 15 and two males ages 16 and 20, all from Kalamazoo, were forced to flee after Rodriguez threatened them with kitchen and butcher knives. The victims flagged down a passerby who called 911. deputies said. Rodriguez barri­ caded himself inside his residence. After obtaining a search warrant, deputies entered the home, located Rodriquez and arrested him. Prairieville Township police assisted in the arrest. Besides felonious assault Rodriguez was charged with assault and battery. He faces pre-trial April 2 in Barry County District Court. Stolen gun turns up during registration Nashville robbery still under investigation Nashville Village Police are following up on anonymous lips received about an armed robbery last Thursday at the South End Parly Store on Main Street in Nash­ ville. The suspect has tot been identified. “We’re knee deep in the investigation,” Chief Garry Barnes said. “We’re process­ ing the evidence, such as photos of the tire marks and foot impressions.” The chief also .said a video tape of the robbery has been sent to the Michigan State Police crime lab to enhance the robber’s image. “Wc should have a better look at the per­ petrator from the tape soon," he said. Barnes said a female clerk was held up at gun point by a white male between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-8, weighing about 175 pounds with dark hair and blue eyes. The robber used a small chrome handgun to steal be­ tween S500 and $600, police said. Nashville police and state police re­ sponded to the call at 8:20 p.m Thursday, March 20. “No shots were fired and no hostages were taken.” Barnes said. The suspect fled on foot to a nearby lo­ cation. A 1980s white mini-van was seen in the area and is considered a possible get-away vehicle. A canine tracking dog from the Michi­ gan Statgc Police post from Battle Crcekdid a quick perimeter search, but found no scent, said Lt. Dale Peet of the Battle Creek post. “A $20 bill was found next to vehicle tracks, so it was assumed the unknown sus­ pect hopped into a vehicle.” Peet said. The Nashville Police arc asking for help in locating witnesses. Tips will be kept confidential. Call (517) 852-9866. GREAT GIFT IDEA...® whatever the occasion, give a subscription to The Hastings BANNER c'^/ 945-9554 for Information HASTINGS — Barry County Sheriff’s deputies confiscated a Glock handgun March 17 after a 49-ycar-old Middleville man brought the pistol in to the Sheriffs Department to try and register it. A check of the gun’s serial number revealed it had been stolen from Bowling Green, Ky., deputies said. The pistol is valued at $400. No charges were filed against the Mid­ dleville resident. Police investigating sex assault HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are investigating a 22-ycar-old suspect in con­ nection with the sexual assault March 16 of a 14-year-old Hastings girl. Police said the suspect is alleged to have provided alcohol to the victim and sexually assaulted her after she became incapacitated from drinking. The incident occurred early Sunday morning in the area of Barfield and Mcadowstone drives, police said. Man arrested for Tendercare sex assault HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arrested a 35-ycar-old East Lansing resident af­ ter the man allegedly inappropriately touched a 20-year-old '•mployec of Tcndcrcare Nursing Home in Hastings. The suspect, a visiting physical therapist, was arrested Tuesday. The incident is al­ leged to have occurred in late February. The suspect’s name is being withheld pending arraignment. Delton man arrested for thefts at church HASTINGS — A 41-year-old Delton man has been charged with two count, of lar­ ceny in a building for stealing money from two purses at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings, according to Hastings City Police. Joey L. Anderson was arrested Monday, March 24, after police discovered him hid­ ing in a garage on Green Street. Police said the owner of one of the purses chased An­ derson a short distance from the church and another witness saw Anderson running through her back yard. Police investigated a nearby garage with an open door and found Anderson crouched inside. A total of $117 was found on Anderson. Police said be ad­ mitted to taking money from the purses, saying he was “financially hurting.” Anderson faces preliminary examination in Barry District Court April 2. Lottery ticket helps police nab burglar HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arc investigating a 20-year-old Hastings man in connection with the break-in of four vehicles March 22. Police said they were able to track the man down after a 43-year-old Hastings resi­ dent reported lottery tickets stolen from his vehicle. After the resident reported the theft, he traced three winning lottery tickets he’d left inside his vehicle to the Hastings Super­ ette, where the suspect had turned them in and received S14 in cash. A clerk at the Su­ perette was able to identify the 20-ycar-old suspect, police said. The suspect was linked to reported break-ins of a total of four vehicles parked on State Road and North Hanover Saturday morning. Taken from the vehicles were CDs, change, sunglasses, keys and the lottery tickets, together worth $82. The suspect told police he was on parole and police arrested him on charges of violating his parole. They also sent a request to the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, asking that the man be charged with four counts of breaking into a vehicle. Police are withholding the man’s name pending arraignment. Looking for a Unique Graduation Announcement? Carlson craft announcements let you select the wording, the Ink color, and the design to create an announcement that is YOU’ (Formerly Advanced Commercial Printers) 1351 N. Broadway (M-43) (616) 945-9105 �Thn Hastings Banner - Thur*Jay. March 27. 2003 - Page 17 CASINO, continued from page 1 good addition and an area attraction that will benefit this whole region." Other speakers at Tuesday’s press con­ ference included Martin Dodge of the Kala­ mazoo Chamber, Elise DeYoung of FO­ GLI, Kathy LaVictor of the Barry County Chamber and Jacob Miklojcik of Michigan Consultants, the organization that provided the socio-economic information used in the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs Environmen­ tal Assessment. Miklojcik said a report recently released by the Community Partnership for Eco­ nomic Growth (the Grand Rapids anti-ca­ sino alliance) was “inaccurate, hypocritical and manipulative." The report gave information about the impact of the proposed casino on surround­ ing regions including Grand Rapids. The anti-casino alliance says the Environmental Assessment being used by the BIA to deter­ mine if the land on which the proposal sits should be put into federal trust doesn’t in­ clude a broad enough assessment of the ca­ The press conference was attended by a number of individuals representing groups that have joined the new pro-casino alliance Kathy LaVictor of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce spoke about Barry County support of the ca­ sino. Airport adds maintenance service facility A new FBO (Aviation Fixed Base Op­ erator) has opened its doors for businc-s at the Hastings City /Barry County Airport. Quality Aviation Services Inc. is now of­ fering a full range of aviation services, with Robert Grady joining the company as man­ ager of the Aircraft Maintenance Depart­ ment. Grady has more than 25 years experi­ ence, first as a helicopter and avionics spe­ cialist with the U.S. Army, then as an FBO owner/opcrator. and as an independent aviation maintenance contractor. He re­ ceived his aviation maintenance technology degree from Embry Riddle University in 1980, and has numerous specialized certifi­ cations in aircraft systems and avionics. Jeff Rairigh, airport manager, said. "Aviation safety depends on the availability of high quality aircraft maintenance serv­ ices. Hastings has been without a mainte­ nance service facility for quite a while. Having a good maintenance facility will be a great benefit to the airport, to private and business users, and to the community that the airport serves. “The motto of Quality Aviation Services is 'Safety, Integrity, Quality. Professional­ ism, Service, and Courtesy!' Robert fully intends to make good on that promise." Quality Aviation Services also offers flight training, and has a private pilot ground school course starting April 25. More information about the new FBO and other services available at Hastings Airport can be found on the airport's new web site: www.Ifly9D9.com. Take your color film for professional processing, to J-Ad's PRINT PLUS The press conference was held in the Ampro Industries manufacturing facility in Bradley, the site of the proposed Gun Lake Tribe casino. Shown is a rendering of the proposed casino. Cedar Creek announces honor roll The following students have been named to the third quarter honor roll at Cedar Creek Christian School. The students must have a 3.3 or higher grade point average cn a four-point scale for the marking period to qualify, according to Pastor Robert Norton, school administra­ tor. Fourth grade: Ariel Hayward. Fifth grade: Ashley Pell, Kristen WoolIcy. Sixth grade:' Autumn Polley (all As), Dustin Dowding (all As), Kara Jcnnctt. Seventh grade: Jonathan Cross (all As), Quinn Cook (all A!s) Eighth grade: Derek Pell (all Aa). Tenth grade: Zack Norton (all As). Eleventh grade: Matthew Cross. Twelfth grade: Joe Norton (all As). NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC, is attempt­ ing to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions at a mortgage made by David J. Hawkins, a single man. mortgagor, of 35 Lakeside Drive, Wayland. Ml 49348. to United Bank of Michigan, a Michigan Banking corporation, mortgagee, dated June 9. 2000. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on June 16,2000. in Instrument No. 1045647. Because of said default, the mort­ gagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forth­ with. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, all interest accruing there­ after and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $719,953 66. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue ol the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and an legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys* fees allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage wd be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. April 24. 2003, The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: PUBUC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission wil hold a Public Hearing on Monday. April 7, 2003. at 730 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to bear comments and make a determination on an amendment to Section 90-81 (a) of the Crty of Hastings Code of Ordinances to delete the requirement that a mem­ ber of the Planning Commission also serves as a member on the Zoning Board of Appeals Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Miklojcik said the study "assumes that very few people in Kent County currently frequent a casino. The study claims that the spending at the Gun Lake casino by county residents is only a tertiary (third ranking) market for all existing casinos. Mount Pleasant, the other northern casinos, and casinos in other venues have many Kent County customers. According to the study, Kent residents spend only $32.1 million at casinos currently — a convenient fable. It actually is over $50 million, and may be significantly more ... The average number of visits per gambler — 3 — is also under­ estimated. It is at least 6, and probably higher." Miklojcik said that “on one page the study claims that the tribe's revenue esti­ mates are too low,” while on another page the study claims the tribe will “take over $90 million from Kent County.” Miklojcik said “this is Enron-type ac­ counting." Dodge said in a written release passed out during the press conference that the Kalamazoo chamber supports the casino because “it is not the practice of this or­ ganization to oppose the right of legitimate, legally established businesses to conduct business in this area's free enterprise sys­ tem." The chamber and the Kalamazoo Convention and Visitor’s Bureau also “rec­ ognize the fact that more than a dozen other Indian-owned casinos are in existence throughout the state,” the statement said. “It would be unfair to oppose the rights of one tribe/group while accepting the rights of others to operate similar properties.” Also, the statement said, “the Chamber and CVB believe it would be short-sighted not to recognize the fact that a property such as the one being proposed by the Gun Lake Tribe would help infuse the southwest Michigan area with valuable commerce op­ portunities for the existing business base, as well as employment opportunities for local workers during this current economic slow­ down ” . ... LEGAL TIC at 1:00 p.m. THE CITY OF HASTINGS sino impact. That assessment should have been more regional, the Grand Rapids Chamber has said. The anti-casino study, done by the An­ derson Economic Group, "had a conclusion before having a study,” a written statement by Miklojcik said. “Their talk about high standards and refraining from taking a posi­ tion are questionable. They study had an in­ correct foundation for a model, with cvident errors, and thus all the conclusions are incorrect.” Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR BARRY COUNTY: hearing for the foflowlng: Rehearing Case Number V-35-2002 Keith & Tracy Wlndee. Location: 4125 E M-79 Hwy., in Secton 25 of Hastings Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance for toe fol­ lowing: A waiver to have grass only for a green­ belt area with no trees or shrubs as required in Secton 4.14 Greenbeta, Secton 3.1 M I Section 6.6 (H); 1b have the parking lot remain gravel and not concrete or paved as required in Secton 4.18 Parking D (142); To have one sign tor both businesses (Mini-Storage & Auto Sales) to be 10-ft from the road right-of-way (toe mini­ storage sign is required to be 7541 from right-ofway). In toe C-1 zoning district Case Number V-6-200> Robert Fleaener Jr. Location: 7397 Cartton Center Rd . in Section 16 of Woodtend Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 20.5x24-ft addition to the rear of an existing home Vttaredi (owner) Location: 4035 Grandview Dr., in Section 5 of Orangeville Twp. Purpoeo: Requesting a variance to create 2 tots wtth teas toko frontage toan Mowed (91.36­ ft), too minimum is 150-ft and in violation of the ACTIVE MIMTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has boon made In Ordinance'. in the RL-1 zoning district. the condtoons of a mortgage made by Mark G. Camber and Ann M. Gambar. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Ragstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated April 30. 1999. and recorded on May 12.1999, In Uber Document *1029436 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated February 8, 2000, which was recorded on March 17. 2000. in Uber Document *1042212, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there it claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE AND 15/100 doBars (985,339.15). inducing interest at 8.000% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that aaid mort­ gage wB bo foreclosed by a sato of too mort­ provisions of Section 4.26 B-1 'Keyhohng Ordinance’. and Section 4.44 "Private Road Com Number V-10-2003 Ronald AGeyte Sutter Location: 4320 Harmony Dr., in Section 6 of Orangevile Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a variance to erect a 21.7x10.4-8 three season room onto an exfeting home that is too close to toe waters edges (27-8). the minimum is 35-8; and too close to the aide lot lines (5.2-8 and 4.4-8), toe minimum is 10-ft; In the RL-1 zoning districL Place: Community Room In the Courts 4 Lew Buidtog at 206 West Court Street Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of toe above described propgrty(ies) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeats memoers oeroro tne nearing. Interested persons desiring to present their BYVILLE. views upon an appeal either verbetty or in writing wM be given the opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned tfrne and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (269) 948-4820 The variance applcalton(s) is/are available tor puMc inspection at the Barry County Planning described as: Office, 220 Weet State Street, Hastings, Ml Lot 5 of Chateau Park Number Ono. accordtog to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Uber *058 during toe hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed gaged premise*, or some part of them, at pubBc venue, at the Barry County CourthouM In Hastings, Ml. Michigan at 1XX3 PM, on May 1, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF SHEL­ Barry County. Michigan, and are south Lne of said Section 17 to the West line of an in which case toe redemption period shal be 30 days from toe date of such sale. private road 33 feet in width; toence North 89*12*58" East. 49.24 feet along the North line of said 33 foot private road; thence North 29*48'46’ NOTICE TO THE REWENTS OF Notice is hereby given that too Berry County Zoning Board oMppeate wM conduct a pubic ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WM-L BE USED FOR TWAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN 3 of Plats on Page 71. The redemption period sha* be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined North) along the West line of said public road; thence North 35*19'09’ East 124.06 feet (record­ ed as North 37*14' East) along <he Northwesterly line of said public road, thence North 35’19*09" East 40.84 feet along the Northwesterly line of a Manshum, Pat Buckland, Fred Jacobs and Lloyd Goyings. Goyings said he believes the Grand Rap­ ids chamber is incorrect in its insistence that the casino will hurt Kent County eco­ nomically. “We think it’s going to benefit Grand Rapids,” Goyings said of the casino. In this area, he said, the casino is “going to complement our tourism.” Stadel-Manshum said that the proposed casino is “a big economic development is­ sue” in Barry County, whose border lies just a few miles away from the proposed casino site. “For us it isn't an endorsement of gambling, it’s for economic develop­ ment." that is loo dose to the road right of way (9-ft). the minimum is 75-ft; in toe A zoning districL Case Number V-9-2003 Kathy Fanning A parcel rf land in the South 1/2 of Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 10 West described as fol­ lows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of said Section 17: thence West 326.31 feet along the unnamed public road 25 feet in width; thence North 00*39'45" East 50.00 Feet (Recorded as DeYoung said FOGLI was “outraged by the unfair, biased and prejudiced treatment" of the casino issue by the anti-casino alli­ ance members. She said the issue with the casino is “fairness.” “It's time the Gun Lake Band is given equal and fair treatment not only in our state but across the nation," she said. LaVictor said the Gun Lake Tribe has "reached out to the Barry County commu­ nity in a spirit of cooperation and commu­ nication." She said the Barry County Chamber wants the casino to "be a win-win situation for all the counties." LaVictor was accompanied to the conference by Barry Chamber members Bob and Pat Doezcma and Barry Alliance members Dixie Stadcl- abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, materials being considered at the meeting, to Individuals with cfisabilrties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact toe County of Barry by writing or catling the following: Michael Brown/County Administrator, 220 West State Street Hastings. Mi 49058, (269) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith, Barry County Clerk (4/17) East. 104.88 feet atong the Northwesterly line of said 33 foot private road to the true Point of Beginning; thence West 150.00 feet to a traverse line along the Southeasterly shore of Payne Lake; thence North 06*1506" East. 38.57 feet along said traverse line; thence North 62°12'3r East. 132.25 feet along said traverse line; thence South 44*39'30’ East. 95.85 feet to the E.L.S. Inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • ah 48 states • vans - Reefers • in and Out of Michigan • Reasonable Rates • Fully Licensed - Insured - Bonded • East coast - west Coast Coll Toll Free: 866-795-7820 Northwesterly line of said 33 foot private road; thence South 50°28'28" West. 50.00 feet atong said private road; thence South 50’28'28’ West 50.00 feet atong said pnvate road to the Point of Beginning, extending the North and South lines of said parcel to the waters edge of Payne Lake; together with rights of ingress and egress in the private road herein described. The property is located on Rock Dove. Yankee Springs Township. Michigan Notice is further given that the length of the redemptton period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated March 21. 2003 United Bank of Michigan By: MIKA MEYERS BECKETT 4 JONES PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee By Daniel R Kubiak 900 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 632-8000 (4/17) p.m.) Monday-Friday. PteaM cal the Pterming Office at (269) 945-1290 hdMduals with Usabilities at the meetingrtiearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Dated: March 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Teem S (248) 593-1304 Trott 4 Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie • 200315832 Teams between 12 p.m. to 1 for further information The County of Barry wfe provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for toe hearing impaired and audio tepee of printed Email: mwallerBvoyager.net (3/27) �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 27 2003 Farmers Union receives Mich. Humanities grant The Michigan Humanities Council has awarded $78,700 m grants to eight different humanities projects in Michigan, including one based in Hastings. The Michigan Farmers Union Foundation of Hastings has been awarded a $10,000 Public Humanities Development grant for "Voices from Michigan Farm Women. This project will collect oral histories and photographs from Michigan tarmwomen engaged in sustain­ able agriculture. There will be a portable photo display, a documentary and two pub­ lic events to discuss the findings. They will be presented next December at the Michi­ gan Farmers Union convention in Lansing. Carl Mcllvain of Hastings, president of the Michigan Farmers Union, is listed as the fiscal agent for the grant. Eight projects were awarded through Michigan Humanities Council s new grants program. "Creating Vision for the New Century: The Humanities and the Strength­ ening of Michigan's Communities." The program emphasizes collaboration among cultural, educational and community-based organizations to provide public humanities projects, which help communities meet new challenges. The other grants awarded: • Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear of Em­ pire and the Leelanau Historical Museum of Leeland arc among a host of organiza­ tions that have been awarded a $14,000 Lo­ cal Network grant to create the "Port Oneida Fair: A Celebration ol Rural Cul­ ture" Aug. 8-9. The fair, which will empha­ size the history and culture of the late 1800s and early 19(Mls. will take place at six historic farmsteads, including a oneroom schoolhouse, a! the Port Oneida Rural Historic District within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. • Michigan State University Museum has been awarded a $13,000 Public Humanities Development Grant to sponsor the "Great Lakes Maritime Folklife Project." which will plan and document activities field re­ search that engage maritime folklife and history scholars with maritime tradition bearers. The museum also has been awarded a $10,000 Public Humanities De­ velopment Grant Io sponsor "Talkers and Tellers." interpretive narrative presenta­ tions. at the Great Lakes Folk Festival. The (2000), He will give a public lecture and press conference, meet with students, and attend a reception t*»ok signing. • BoarsHead I heater of Lansing has been awarded a $7,000 Local Network grant tor 'Created with Our Hands: lens­ ing's History through the Voices of the Un­ ion The project will bring together mem­ bers of the Greater Lansing communitv with aging members of the I’AW. fire anil police unions, in community talk sessions, the sessions arc to be recorded bv Plavw right Eileen O'Leary and excerpts from these interviews and discussions will be­ come a script. The transcripts, audio video clips, and final script will become part of the union libraries and offered to other li­ braries and community organizations in Michigan. The Michigan Humanities Council, founded in 1974. is the state's private, non­ profit atfilHk- ot the National Endowment tor the Humanities. festival is scheduled tor Aug. 8-10 • The Historical Society ot Battle Creek has been awarded a $12,000 Public Hu­ manities Development grant to produce Memories from Hamblin, a project to document and celebrate the history ot Bat­ tle Creeks African American culture from the 1940s-1970s • The Humanities Council at the Grand Rapids Public Library has been awarded a $10,000 Public Humanities Development grant tor Reading Along the River: Cele­ brating Books and Libraries in Kent County." The library will provide program­ ming including a book-reading campaign, live humanities presentations, new humani­ ties resources in the form of btn»k discus­ sion kits, new poetry by local authors (in­ cluding a new poet laureate lor Grand Rap­ ids). and new web resources. • Dowagiac Dogwt»od Fine .Arts Festival has been awarded a $2,700 General Hu­ manities grant to sponsor a visit May 9 by author Jim Harrison, who has writtem nu­ merous novels, novellas, poetry, screen­ plays and other xorks. including Off to the Side (2002). Legends of the Fall (1979). and The Beast God Forgot to Invent 4th Annua! March Madness! Purchase any vehicle in stock during the month of March and you have a chance to WIN $20,000 See us today for more details! LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Forclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John D Shoup and Brenda L Shoup, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to CitiFmanciai Mortgage Company. Inc. f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 6. 1998. and recorded on Apnl 15 1998 tn Document 11010442 m Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIX AND 79/100 dollars (S101.306 79), including interest at 9 720% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p m . on Apnl 10. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Starting at the Southwest comer of the North 8 rods of the South 32 rods of the West 495 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, for the place ol beginning, thence South along the Section line in center of Barber Road 132 teet. thence East 30 rods, tnence North 132 feet, thence West 30 rods to the place ol beginning The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rrad. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fife >200229793 Team M (3/27) MQfiIfiAfifi_SALE 2003 GMC Montana Vision 2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE LEATHER. POWER SLIDER. CD/CASSETTE. COLOR DVD MONITOR & WIRELESS HEADSET - WAS S31.225 AUTOMATIC. 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Mortgagors, to INDEPENDENT BANK-WEST MICHIGAN, a Michigan banking corporation, hav­ ing its pnncipai office at 78 S. Mam. Rocklord. Michigan. 49341. Mortgagee, dated June 18. 1997 and recorded September 4. 1997 in Doc. >1001099 of Mortgages By reason of such default the undersigned elects .to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due tor principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of FIFTY ONE THOUSAND TWENTY AND 65/100 ($51.020 65) dollars, including inter­ est at the rate of 9 75% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided m said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses including attorney fees allowed oy law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale ol the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County ot Barry. City of Hastings, Michigan, on Apnl 10. 2003. at 1:00 p.m , local time Pursuant to Pubic Act No 104. Pubic Aas ol 1971 [MCLA 600 3240 (12), MSA 27A 3240 (12)) the redemption penod shall be 12 months from the dale of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township ol Rutland. County of Barry. State of Michigan, desenbed as follows, to wrt PARCEL B Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 11. Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, dis­ tant East 453.61 lee: from the South 1/4 post of Seaion 11 and running thence North 05*01 ‘30’ East 42884 teet; thence South 62*49' East 304 35 feet along the Southwesterly nght-oLway line of an abandoned railroad, formerly Michigan Central Railroad Company, thence South 288.15 feet to the said South Ime of section 11; thence West 308 3 feet to the point of beginning. Subjea to an easement 16 5 feet in width for ingress and egress, tne centerline ol which is desenbed as: Begmmrg at a point on the South Ime of said Seaion 11 distant East 586.91 feet from the South 1/4 post ol Seaion 11 and running thence North 08*092 T East 335 71 feet to the pomt of ending on the sa>d Southwesterly line of railroad, said point lying North 62°49 West 140 leet from the northeast comer of the above desenbed par­ cel PARCEL C Commencing at the South 1/4 post ol Seaion 11. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan, and running thence East 38 feet thence North 25*48 East 587.21 feet, thence South 62*49' East 111 00 feet along the Southwesterly right-of-way line of an abandoned railroad, formerly Michigan Central Railroad Company, to the true pomt o’ beginning, thence North 20°50'40’ East 450 84 feet (recorded North 20*53' East 450 65 feet) thence South 58°51' East 300 feet, thence south 11*54 West 443 00 feel io the said Southwesterly railroad right-of-way line, thence North 62*49' West 366 28 feet to the point of beginning, together with an easement 16 5 feet in width for ingress and egress, the centerline of which ts described as Beginning at a point on the South line of Seaion 11. distant East 586 91 >eet from the South 1/4 post of said Sect on 11 and running thence north 08*0921’ East 355 71 feet to a point of ending on the South line ol the above described parcel lying North 62*49 West 90 79 feet from the Southeasterly comer thereof. P.P. >08-013-011-014-05 The default and foreclosure proceedings include a 1984 Skyline mobile home, senal >2231014311. permanently affixed thereto, as evi­ denced by the Certificate of Mobile Home Tide. Dated February 19. 2003 INDEPENDENT BANK-WEST MICHIGAN A Michigan banking corporation. Mortgagee SCHENK & BONCHER Gary P Schenk P19970 601 Three Mile Road. N W Grand Rapids, Ml 49544-1601 (616) 647-8277 (3-271 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-04-03.pdf cc7a75f5b8c592ac80a03038cafc094f PDF Text Text Solar e lectures s Iraq war still dominates letters Saxon spring sports springing See Pages 4 and 5 See Special Coverage Pages 10-11 See Story on Page 2 Devoted to the Interest* of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings HASTiNGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S OjRCH ST Thursday, VOLUME 150, NO. 14 ANNER 13,2003 SAVINGS TIME Begins April 6th Ana residents are reminded to set their clocks ahead one hour before they retire Saturday night because 2 ajn. Sunday, April 6, will mark the be­ ginning ot Daylight Savings Tune for the rest of spring, the summer and into al least a month of fall. The. best way io remember which way the dock is supposed to go is <o think “Spring Ahead. Fall Back." Arts Council head 1st Friday visitor New Thomapple Arts Council Man­ aging Director Coleen Downey of Kentwood will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday program at nooe April 4 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Downey has a music degree from Oakland University and trained with the Michigan Opera Theatre, Lake George Opera Festival and the Spoleto Festival. She was a professor of music at the Oak Park Conservatory of Music in Il­ linois and toured for three years with the Prince Street Players in New York She is a voice teacher with the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and has extensive business experience. She is the owner of Divine Models A Talent for the past five years. She and husband Robert Frazier are the parents of a 12-year-old son. Jona­ than. • Downey is expected to talk about the local arts council and how the arts fit into the future of Barry County. She also will talk about the impor­ tance of the arts in communities such as Hsings and in Barry County Blrkholz office hours canceled State Senator Patricia Birkhol (RSaugatuck Township) has announced she will not be able to conduct the pre­ viously scheduled Monday. April 14. office hours at the Hastings City Hall. Council Chambers, 201 East State St. Office hours will resume Monday. May 12, from 930 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. at the Hastings City Hall. Council Chambers. They will be conducted shortly after the Legislative Coffee se­ ries. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 wanted to be a police officer but landing a position in the 1970s and 1980s was diffi­ cult for women, though I always passed all five phases of the application process with high marks. 1 hope hiring women in police work has changed in the 1990s or 2000s.” And as an MSU student in the 1970s, she successfully lobbied for passage of the Criminal Sexual Conduct Act and was rec­ ognized for its passage with her picture taken with then-Gov. William Milliken at the signing of the bill into law ceremony. by David T. Young Editor Hastings could be “bowling alone" in the not too distant future, joining many other 21st century American communities expe­ riencing profound loss of connectedness. The demise this summer of the local chapter of the American Association of University Women and a motion last month to disband the local American Legion post arc just a couple of warnings. The AAUW here will cease to exist as of July 1, but the Legion has decided in a unanimous vote to try to hold things together through rocky times of declining funding and interest. The concept of “bowling alone” comes from the book written by Harvard Professor Robert Putnam, who maintains that a num­ ber .-f factors are causing people to be less involved in social, political, religious and fraternal organizations in communities, groups generally formed to promote a cause or the common good. The factors he listed include urban sprawl, generational change and pressures of time and money, but the most lethal one he identified was electronic entertainment, particularly tele­ vision. Some fraternal organizations, such as the Grange and the Knights of Pythias, have disappeared already from the landscape of Barry County, Michigan and the nation. Others, such as the Odd Fellows and Re­ bekahs and the Masons and Order of East­ ern Star, are still alive, but won’t survive in the future without a tremendous infusion of younger members. Others, such as the Exchange Club of Hastings, are still viable now. but have seen their numbers drop. And then there are the fraternal clubs that have enjoyed the most success in the 20th century. They arc sta­ ble. but they must worry about lack of growth in numbers. These include Rotary. Kiwanis and Lions. Local historian Joyce Weinbrccht. a board member for the Legion Auxiliary, said lack of funds and people willing to “In this day and age, you can't get people to work on things. They don't want to play bingo or cook hamburgers." wcHiDrecni work to raise them are the two biggest problems the Legion has been facing. “We’re not making enough money to keep it (the Legion Hall at 325 S. Church St.) open." she said. “We have bingo every Sunday and an occasional dinner for our only money makers." Weinbrccht noted that the membership has remained constant at 120. but only about 2G to virtually all the work. In this day and age. you can't gut peo­ ple to work on things,” she said. “They don’t want to play bingo or cook hamburg­ ers.” Some other factors she mentioned were resistance to change and the competition for people’s free time, notably television. “Organizations can get set in their ways and not accept new ideas. A sameness in leadership can cause a fear to adapt, grow and change " Another part of the problem is the facil- See BOWLING, page 3 Susan Temere Temere spent over a year as a substitute, teaching in the public schools of Livingston County and Oakland County and she taught organizational leadership and business eth­ ics at Geary College in Livingston County. David T. Young, editor for the Banner and Reminder, said, “We’re pleased to have someone with the capabilities of Su­ san. We feel she will make an excellent ad­ dition to the staff because she brings a spe­ cial understanding of public safety.” Temere also will be responsible for writ­ ing feature stories in the Reminder. Red Cross seeks blood for U.S. soldiers in Iraq The next area Red Cross blood drive is planned for 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday. April 10. at the Castleton Township Hall. 915 Reed Si.. Nashville. The U.S. Department of Defense says more blood and plasma needed to handle war casualties in Iraq. The American Red Cross has been alerted by the Department of Defense’s Armed Services Blood Pro­ gram Office (ASBPO) that additional blood products are needed to supplement the mili­ tary blood supply for handling casualties. Officials from the ASBPO have requested limited shipments of red blood cells and fresh frozen plasma to date. Because the American public is so gen­ erous in times of national crisis, we expect that donors will turn out in large numbers to support our troops." said Fred Sterns, chief executive officer of the Red Cross Great Lakes Region Blood Services. "The best support donors can give us right now is to schedule an appointment to donate blood. This will ensure that our supplies at home remain steady over the coming weeks and months, and that we can provide the military w ith whatever it needs.' PRICE 50- Will Hastings be ‘Bowling Alone?’ Susan Temere joins J-Ad newsroom Susan Temere is joining the Hastings Banner and the Reminder as reporter for coverage of police, courts. Hastings City Council and Rutland Township news. Temere. who hails from the Detroit Met­ ropolitan area, started last week at J-Ad Graphics. She took over for Dan Hermes, who abruptly returned to West Virginia on personal business. “I think I’ll enjoy covering the Hayings community.” Temere said. “The city is at­ tractive and fairly big. City planners did a superior job laying out this city.” Temere recently completed a journalism major from Michigan Stale University, where she interned at Capital News Serv­ ice, covering the state Senate and House, governor’s office and state departments. Capital News Service is a professional reporting agency for 25 daily and weekly newspapers, having a combined circulation of nearly 700.000. “Journalism is my second calling.” Tcmcre said. “I chose reporting because it serves an important government watchdog function. Our government must be account­ able and open to all citizens.” Her greatest interest is in political re­ porting. Before coming to Hastings, she covered village, township and legislative news for the Fowlerville News and Views. “I’m happj to be part of the Banner and Reminder newsroom.” Temere said. “The staff impresses me as professional in all as­ pects of the newspaper business." In addition, she has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from MSU and a mas­ ter’s in organizational communication from Wayne State University in Detroit. “Since my first degree is in law enforce­ ment. covering the courts and cops is also my area of interest." Temere said. “I worked many years in industrial security for General Motors, which is the compa­ ny’s law enforcement end of the business. 1 HASTINGS Ml 49Q5A-1893 _______ The military has requested shipments to begin this week. The American Red Cross and other blood collection organizations signed agreements with the Department of Defense in February agreeing to supple­ ment military blood needs as requested. Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington. D.C.. will closely monitor do­ nor response to the military's request for blood, and may activate a plan to ensure that collections do not exceed civilian and military needs or storage capacity. In the 63 counties served by the Great Lakes Region, the donor surge capacity plan will maxi­ mize daily collections at 1.045 units of blood (about 66 percent more than the aver­ age daiiy goal of 700 units) by recruiting the best mix of blood types to meet local, national and international needs. Healthy adults over the age of 17 and weighing at least 110 pounds are eligible Io donate blood every 56 days. Those inter­ ested are asked to call soon to make an ap­ pointment to donate blood For more information locally . call the Barn Count) chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Jim Robinson gave a power point presentation on terrorism to the Hastings Rotary March 31. FBI agent tells Rotary about terrorism threats by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Agent Jim Robinson, who works out of the Federal Bureau of Investigation office in Grand Rapids, told the Hastings Rotary Club Monday about ways in which the FBI is striving to counter terrorism at home. Robinson gave a power point presenta­ tion on the events of Sept. 11. 2001. and its aftermath. The Grand Rapids and Detroit FBI offices have received many thousands of calls and tips. He also answered questions about the work which is now going on during the Op­ eration Iraqi Freedom campaign. Robinson talked about Osama bin Laden's family and upbringing. He noted that some of the terrorists have come from groups with deeply fundamentalist interpre­ tations of the Koran. He also spoke about the United States being a target of these groups because of its people's freedoms and liberty to say and believe what they wish. Robinson also feels that some of these groups arc reacting against what they see as the lascivious life­ style presented by Hollywood. There arc 18 agents in the Grand Rapids office. The Detroit office has 226 and 156 support staff. Since 9/11. all the agents have been very busy doing painstaking re­ search on who the terrorists were who caused the attack and how much the indi­ viduals knew about what was going to hap­ pen. Research is still being conducted on other terrorists who might be in this coun­ try. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 3. 2003 Local gallery features nationally exhibited art by Sarah Hutt Currently on exhibit at the Jefferson Street Gallery is the homecoming exhibi­ tion of a sculpture titled “My Mother’s Legacy,” by Boston-based artist Sarah Hutt, who grew up in Hastings. The exhibit will be displayed through May 10 at the gallery, located at 205 S. Jef­ ferson St. in Hastings. Admission is free, and the gallery is open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. A Visiting Art­ ist Reception will be held at the gallery for Additional NEWS BRIEFS: Student art show runs until April 30 Lakewood High School aenior Sue Enlemann's black and white drawing has been selected to be the art on the postcard the Thomapplc Arts Council is using to promote this year's Student Art Show, which is on display at the TAC gallery at 117 W. State St. in Hastings from April 1 through April 30. According to Arts Council Director Coleen Dovncy, 15 schools from across the county and environs were contacted. Art teachers made the se­ lection of art from students in kinder­ garten through high school. "It is amazing to see how colorful and creative some of these works are," she said. "This is a fun show." The gallery is open on Mondays from 5 to 7 pjn, Tuesdays 10 am to 7 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. 5 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 pjn. and Fridays from 10 am. to 5 pm. For more information al out the stu­ dent art show or other Arts Council programs, call 945-2002. er.. —r .---srer, April 7 deadline for school board The deadline for anyone interested in running for a school board in the Hastings. Thomapple Kellogg. Maple Valley, Delton Kellogg and Lakewood school districts seat is 4 pm. Monday, April 7, at the superintendent's of­ fices. The polls will be open from 7 am. until 8 p.m. on Monday. June 9, for the annual school elections, which will have either one or two vacancies to fill. Anyone interested In running for the available positions should call the superintendent’s offices in their local districts. Petitions are available at the superintendent's office from 8 am. to 5 pm. Monday through Friday. Anyone who needs an absentee bal­ lot to vote in the annual school elec­ tion also may contact the superinten­ dent's offices for an application. Ab­ sentee ballots will be available by Tuesday, May 20. Scenic trail group will meet April 9 A presentation on Michigan wild­ flowers will be held at 7 p.m. Wednes­ day, April 9, at the Barry Township Hall in Delton. The presentation will be part of the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country National Scenic Trail group’s monthly meeting. Special guests will share their knowledge and experience exploring the wildflowers of Michigan in a talk titled "Birds & Blue Bells."For more information, call Tom Garnett at (269) 382-2561. A presentation on the North Coun­ try Trail and the work of the Chief Noonday Chapter will be made to the local Sierra Club at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at Kalamazoo Valley Com­ munity College. The Chief Noonday Chapter will have its trail building work day start­ ing at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 12, on the western end of the Fort Custer Cemetery property. Meet for break­ fast at the Lakeside Cafe at 209 S. Webster St. in Augusta for breakfast at Sam. The Chief Noonday Chapter (www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd) sup­ ports this hiking trail as it travels through Barry, Kalamazoo and Calhoun coun­ ties. Hutt from 4-7 p.m. Saturday. April 19 and will offer an opportunity to meet the artist, who also will be signing copies of her book. “My Mother’s Legacy” is a unique, three dimensional poem created in tribute to the artist’s mother. Carmellia Louise Ann Hutt, who died n 1965 of breast can­ cer when the artist was 13. The work evolved out of Sarah Hutt's desire to re­ cover a portrait of her mother - a woman Taxpayers’ Guides available to citizens Free 2003 Michigan Taxpayer's Guides are being made available in time to help area residents prepare their tax returns. The booklet outlines many Michi­ gan tax laws including property taxes, homestead property tax credits, farm­ land and open space tax relief and the Single Business Tax. It also includes a list of phone numbers for assistance. Free guides are being provided to area township, city and village halls and local libraries. The guide is also available by calling State Rep. Gary Newell's office at (517) 373-0842. Easter Egg Hunt will be April 19 The Hastings Jaycees will have their annual Easter Egg Hunt at the field behind the Hastings Middle School at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19. Pre-registration will begin at noon and parents are encouraged to arrive early. llie egg hunt is held for children up tol2 years of age who live in Barry County. This year, in an effort to reduce the time spent waiting in line to register, pre-registration forms will be avail­ able prior to the event. These forms are available on the Hastings Jaycees* Website al: www.hastingsjaycees.org. as well as at the following local loca­ tions: Felpausch, Plumb’s, Mills Landing, Chicago Title, Tina Marie’s, Thomas Davis Jewelers and Hastings Early Head Start. . _ Completed registration forms may be submitted on the day of the event at the registration table for your child's age group. All children are encour­ aged to register to be eligible for many prizes. Please contact Tina Smith at 269-948-2150 for more information Legislative Coffee slated for Monday The next Legislative Coffee pro­ gram wifi be held at 8.am. Monday, April 14, at the County Seat Restau­ rant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Se­ nator Patty Birkholz; State Represen­ tative Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congress­ man Vern Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Chaber of Commerce. The public is wel­ come to attend. Lenten luncheon series continues The weekly community lunch and worship programs, scheduled each Thursday during Lent, continues today at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Everyone is welcome to attend the series, which offer an opportunity for informal fellowship and worship with area Christians from various denomi­ nations. Lunch (free-will donation), pre­ pared by church members, begins at noon in the church’s fellowship hall, followed by a worship service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in the church sanctu­ ary. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, this year’s se­ ries has a different twist. Rather than feature area pastors as the speakers, area lay people will be speaking dur­ ing the worship time. Each speaker will reflect upon this season's program theme of ”A Resurrection Experi­ ence.” The remaining schedule of speakers includes Jane Hardy of the Salvation Army April 3 and Barbara Schondelmayer of Emmanuel Episcopal Church April 10. she remembered as liking to read encyclo­ pedias. loving a walk on crunchy snow and enjoying an afternoon bubble bath. Hutt recalled her mother also turned over china to sec where each particular piece was made, so the artist hand-burned each of the reminiscences about her mother into the bottom of simple wooden bowls. The memory piece is now a 1.000 line poem inscribed on 1.000 bowls, which have been shown at sites around the coun­ try. Hutt's book. “My Mother’s Legacy.” contains the complete poem, and copies are available at the gallery . A 1969 graduate of Hastings High School. Hutt was four when her parents moved from New York to Hastings in 1955 because of her father's job transfer. She at­ tended Central Elementary School in Hast­ ings and remembers walking to school from the family’s home on Bond Street. In Hastings, "my mom was really active in Campfire Girls and Bluebirds, and we were members of the Baptist Church...! know she knew a lol of people..." Her father. Lindsay, still lives in Hast­ ings and is married to Iva Hoffman Hull, who is from New York. Sarah’s younger sister, Louise, lives in Maine. Works by Sarah Hutt are retained in nu­ merous private and public collections, in­ cluding the Museum of Fine Arts. Boston; the Boston Public Library; the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University; SUNY-Potsdam, Potsdam, New York; Fidelity Invest­ ments. Boston; the Dccordova Museum. Lincoln. Mass; Federal Reserve Collection, Boston; and the McMullen Museum. Bos­ ton. Hutt’s inventive art “often concerns itself with language, memory and multiples. Whether undertaken in print, installation or sculptural form, her w>rk compels by a combination of humor and visceral pres­ ence,” according to a press release. “Her materials may be either sophisticated or Sarah Hutt, a 1969 graduate of Hastings High School who now lives in Boston, shows a photo of one of the bowls in her 1,000-piece work. “My Mother s Legacy." Photos of selected bowls and a book, containing the complete 1.000 line poem of remembrances of her mother, are available at the Jefferson Street Gallery in Hast­ ings. The exhibit and an April 19 reception are free to the public Some of the bowl collection is featured on the right. simple, but Hutt's art provides both sharp insight and aesthetic pleasures." Employed for five years as director of public art for the Mayor’s Office of the City of Boston, she is also an innovative arts advocate. She receives frequent invita­ tions to speak on artist issues and to serve on panels around the country. Her duties at City Hall include creating and implementing the public art policy to install more permanent as well as tempo­ rary art throughout the city, and developing opportunities for artists to be more entre­ preneurial. In 199t). Hutt established Bos­ ton’s first mixed-use artist live/work space utilizing a building that was surpluscd by the city. She has since consulted on a dozen similar projects. As a working artist. Hull receives grants and awards from numerous bodies, includ­ ing lhe Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts. LEF Foundation, and the Pollack-Krasner Foun­ dation. In addition to five solo shows in the U.S., she has been represented in more than 60 two-person or group exhibitions throughout the country. Solar energy lectures part of Earth Day festival As a follow-up to overwhelming re­ sponse to their Renewable Energy Confer­ ence in January, Pierce Cedar Creek Insti­ tute is offering a Solar Energy Lecture Sc­ ries Saturday, April 26. The lecture scries is planned as part of the Earth Day Festival, scheduled that samd day. The lecture senes is presented by Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and Great Lakes Re­ newable Energy Association (GLREA). These seminars answer commonly asked questions about three different types of so­ lar applications' Solar Electricity, Solar Hot Water Heating and Solar Pool Heating. In­ structor Dave Lankhcct of Sundu Solar has been installing, repairing, and building re­ newable energy systems foi 25 years. He has been involved with the installation of over 1,000 systems. Lecture schedule: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Solar Photovoltaic Technology Students will gain a basic understanding of the components that make up a photo­ voltaic system and how photovoltaic works. Participants will learn about: defin­ ing a load analysis, site selection, and en­ ergy efficiency measures. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Solar Hot Water Heating Learn how to use lhe sun’s energy to heal water for domestic use (showers, sinks, clothes washer). Domestic hot water systems are easy to install and often pay for themselves in energy savings in just a few years. Topics include: site selection, basic installation techniques and system sizing. 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Solar Pool Heating Swimming pool heating systems arc quite popular in Michigan and account for a large number of solar installations through­ out the Great Lakes region. This workshop will cover topics such as identifying system types, proper applications, cost effective­ ness and proper installation practices. Cost of workshops: One workshop: $15 (Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and GLREA Members - $10) Two workshops: $25 (Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and GLREA Members $20) Three workshops: $35 (Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and GLREA Mcmbers$25) Register by calling (269) 721-4191. Space is limited, early registration is rec­ ommended. In conjunction with the Solar Energy Lecture Series, an Earth Day Festival has been planned. There will be hands-on ac- Dave Lankheet tivitics for kids, earth-friendly tips, guided nature hikes and much more. This day will also kick off the Trees for Life giveaway program. All babies bom at Pennock Hos­ pital since January 1. 2003 have received commemorative certificates for a container­ ized oak tree. Families can pick up the oak tree on the 26th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If families did not receive a certificate at the hospital, they may pick up their certificate and tree that day. Visit www.ccdarcreckinstitute.org for a complete schedule. Secretary of State to speak at GOP’s Lincoln Day dinner, April 25 The Barry County Republican Party will have its annual Lincoln Day dinner Friday evening, April 25, at the Middle Villa in Middleville Guest speaker will be Michigan Secre­ tary of State Tern Lynn Land. Social hour will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., dinner will be at 6:30 Tickets, which cost $25 apiece, may be purchased at Reynolds Land Sur­ veying or call Mark Englcrth, Barry County GOP chairman, at 792-6357. Land was elected to serve as Michigan’s 41st Secretary of State in November 2002. and she took office on Jan. 1. As Secretary of State, she plans to build on the Depart­ ment of States technology base and expand user-friendly programs that would increase the number of Internet users. She says she is committed to providing the highest level of customer service possible by delivering the most cost effective and efficient serv­ ices possible. “I believe that effective government thinks creatively and is open to exploring alternatives to the standard ways of doing business.” she said. Secretary Land is designated as Michi­ gan’s Chief Motor Vehicle Administrator. Chief Election Officer and Keeper of the Great Seal. She is second in line of succes­ sion Io the governor and acts in that capac­ ity whenever both the governor and lieuten­ ant governor are out of state. She is z mem­ ber of the State Administrative Board, the National Association of Secretaries of State and the Governor's Traffic Safety Advisors Commission. Prior to her election. Land served as Kent County Clerk from 1992 to 2(100. al a “ 1 believe that ‘ effective government thinks creatively and is open to exploring alternatives to the standard ways of doing business. * -Terri Lynn Land Terri Lynn Land Michigan Secretary of State time of tremendous change and growth in Michigan's fourth largest county. As Kent Counts Clerk, she concentrated on making county government more "user-friendly" to lhe public. By working and building coali­ tions with other members of county gov­ ernment. local and statewide judges, the State Legislature and the voters, she madesure that elections and vital record keeping were 100 percent accurate and accessible. She has also been a leader in enforcing compliance with campaign finance laws and working with the Qualified Voter File. Land’s involvement in politics stretches back to her high school years, when she served as a "scalier blitzcr" for the Gerald R. Ford for President campaign. A budding politician from Grandville High School, she was one of the youngest attendees at the Republican Stale Convention in 1978. She is actively involved with the Metro­ politan Hospital Foundation. Potter's House. Byron Center Fine Arts Foundation. Van Singel Community Fine Arts Council, and the Women’s Resource Center. In her spare lime. Land enjoys gardening and water skiing. She has been married to Dan Hibma for 19 years, and the couple has two children. Jessica and Nicholas. They attend Corinth Reformed Church, where Land was nursery­ supervisor for many years. A graduate of Grandville High School, she received a bachelor of arts in political science from Hope College. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 3. 2003 - Page 3 AMHWAN ttfiffH, Peri 4b The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post #45 building at 325 S. Church St. in Hastings. BOWLING, continued from page 1 ity where the Legion meets on Church Street, where there isn't enough parking. The post used to be a grocery store before the Legion purchased it in 1932. The Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 of the American Legion received its charter in 1919 and was named after a World War I veteran from Hastings who was killed over­ seas the year before. Like other veterans' organizations, it was established with the goal of taking care of veterans, providing comradeship for its members and sponsor­ ing Boy Scout and Boys and Girls State ac­ tivities. Deb May, wife of Legion Commander Robert May and second vice president of the auxiliary, acknowledged that letters were sent out to all members of Post #45, outlining the possibility of shutting down and selling the post building and property. uWe don't have the participation," she said. "It's always the same officers and the same workers. People complain but they don't want to step in or give us ideas." Age is a big problem. Most Legion members are World War II veterans. May, a Vietnam vet, is the youngest of the offi­ cers ind Ms wife Is the youngest auxiliary officer. “We need more younger people to get active and help out,” May said. Though the Legion has decided to stick with it, the local AAUW chapter is throw­ ing in the towel officially at the end of June. “Yeah, all six of us,” said member Esther Walton. “Two of us are 90 years old and two are 80. We've got younger people who pay their dues, but they never come to the meetings. “My theory is that we achieved our goal — we helped bright women become more than just housewives and now they don’t have the time for our meetings." Walton also said she believes today’s families have two parents working outside the home and their leisure time often is taken up by the kids' activities. • “That means that stuff that used to take a week to do, like laundry, now has to be done in 48 hours. So we just don't have the time any more.” By contrast, she added, in bygone days, “We homemakers used to be tickled pink to be able to get out of the house for a day." Walton said the local AAUW’s member­ ship peaked around 30 about 15 to 20 years ago and it was still at 10 to 15 just five years ago. The local women’s advocacy or­ ganization has had a 26-ycar run in Hast­ ings. “When we got together last fall for a meeting with a speaker, there would be only four people there," she said. That’s just not viable." She said she has no regrets. “I think it (lhe AAUW) has done some good things." Esther’s husband. John (Jack), a retired optometrist, is the longest serving member of the Hastings Rotary Club. He said cur­ rent membership is at about 65, down from peak of 90. but he noted that attendance has fluctuated over several decades. “We only had 45 when 1 joined in 1950," he said “so I don't think it's declined. I think it's fairly stable.” Steve Jacobs, a member of the Hastings Kiwanis, used the same term to describe membership in the club to which he be­ longs. The only difference might be in the kinds of memberships. “There used to be a lot of corporate sponsorships," he said, “but that is no longer the case.” Hastings Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer, twice president of the Ex­ change Club of Hastings, said that organi­ zation recently celebrated its 20th anniver­ sary and it has a wonderfully active high school student counterpart, the Excel Club. However, the 35 to 40 who used to attend the Thursday morning meetings has slipped to about a dozen. “People arc just too busy to come to a meeting at 6:45 or 7 a.m.,” she said. “We used to have a lot of school personnel, but their work days have gotten a lot longer. Our members are getting older and the younger ones don’t seem to have the time. “Personally, I like the Exchange Club because it meets early in the day and I can’t afford *o cut an hour or hour and a half out of ti Idle of my day." So .idelmayer said she believes Ex­ change is an organization worthy of con­ tinuing its good work in the community. “For a small group, we get a lot of things done,” she said. She said she doesn’t think Hastings fits into the “Bowling Alone" mold like larger communities do. “I think we have more of a sense of com­ munity in a small town like Hastings." Schondelmayer said not all civic groups arc losing in numbers, pointing to the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and the Barry County 4-H program, both of which she believes are showing growth. Scott Ommen, a longtime chamber mem­ ber and account representative, said he's been watching the disturbing trends out­ lined by Putnam for some time now. “You’re just not seeing the volunteerism you used to see,” he said. “We live in such a busy world. By the time you get done with work, you just want to relax rather than go to meetings." One of the biggest downfalls of this trend, Ommen said, is that very few people with specific and strong agendas can domi­ nate the committees charged with doing important work because others are staying home. “You can’t push away volunteers,” he said. “If they serve on committees, they have to be made to feel they’re important. If they don’t feel important, they won't want to do it... Volunteers want to feel spe­ cial in some way, they want to feel good aou it themselves and what they’re doing. “In the chamber and something like 4-H, it seems like six or seven people do most of the work. We need to get new blood with fresh ideas. But then the old guard tells them. ‘We’ve always done it this way.’” The Barry County Republican Party is widely believed to be one of the most suc­ cessful organizations around because it consistent'y wins at the ballot box, but Chairman Mark Englerth tells a different story. “Up until two and three years ago we only had between four and six people at our executive meetings, and now we’re getting between 25 and 30, but it took a tremen­ dous amount of effort." he said. “It’s a real uphill battle." Englerth said there is potential for the people of Barry County to get excited about something, such as the new animal shelter several years ago and he hopes for a shelter for abused women and child’en soon. “You have to have a good cause, and a good business plan, and the people will support it." But Englerth admitted there is a lot of competition for people’s time attention, in­ cluding cable television. DVD players, the Internet, video games, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, jet skis. “We’re competing with a lot of gadgets." he said. “People’s philosophies of life change over the years. It feels like people today think society owes them something. Our ancestors knew they had a responsibil­ ity.” Gun Lake Women to hear about Kazakhstan The International Affairs Department of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)-Gun Lake Area is sponsoring a special program on Kazakhstan for the meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Myrtle Evans, a retired nurse from Battle Creek, spent one year and seven months administering to the people of Kazakhstan. After hearing a newscast in 1979 that spoke of the starvation and cold that the people of the former Soviet Union would have to deal with. Mrs. Evans felt compelled to do what she could. She found her venue through the Nursing Ministry and after learning some rudimentary Russian through a computer disk and from audio tapes provided by the ministry and with the help of a translator, she was ready to go. Her program is intended to give an infor­ mative profile of the country, its people and life there. She will show pictures and dis­ play many artifacts. Veronika Golubeva, a Kazakhstan native who is attending school here, may be able to attend the presentation as well. Questions will follow the presenta­ tion. For more information regarding the pro­ gram or meeting, call Judy Smith, vice president at (269) 672-9016 or Fran Leon­ ard, president, at (269) 795-8731S. The women of GFWC-Gun Lake Area have many matters to cover during the business meeting, including: • A silent auction, which will be held at this meeting with benefits going to “Opera­ tion Smile," also sponsored by the Interna­ tional Affairs Department. This year’s theme is “Easter/Springtime." Call Linda Rough, department chair, at 6792-2380. • The Home Life Department Easter bas­ ket project items should be brought to this meeting and volunteers to help sort, pack and deliver these items also are needed. Delivery date is April 15, at 10 a.m. Call Clare Tripp al 672-7474. • Scholarship fund-raiser tickets (dona­ tion of $20 each) ire available and because of limited seating it is suggested that mem­ bers purchase theirs now. A mailing to pa­ trons of the Village Players of Middleville will go out later in ApriL Contact Jean Medendo.-p at 795-2523 for information. • Remember to recycle those greeting ( cards through Modendoap: for the Coanmisaion on Aging; Ninsjog bome bin gdlprize ' items; refunding through Spartan labels, grocery receipts, etc. • The State Convention deadline is April 9 as well. Money for that event should be paid by then to Treasurer Corrine Andrews. Also, the state fund-raiser, “Gently Used Jewelry” can be brought to Fran Leonard for delivery to state chair of this project, Janet Kohn. The state convention is April 24-27 at Escanaba. Call Leonard for more information at 795-8731. Two teens are caught shoplifting Financial FOCUS riunWnd by MARK D. CHRISTtHSCTI ci Edward Jones and Co. SEP IRA offers tax benefits, high limits and more If you're self-employed, and you've already established a SEP IRA retirement account, you've still got until April 15 to fully fund your plan for the 2002 lax year. If you haven't set up a SEP IRA. you might want to think about opening one - because it can help people like you build significant resources for retirement. (If you don't have a SEP IRA yet. you can still establish and fund one for 2002, as long as you do so by your tax-filing dead­ line. This will likely be April 15, but your business could have a different deadline.) A SEP IRA offers you some key advan­ tages. Furst, of course, are the tax benefits. Your contributions are tax deductible and your earnings grow tax deferred, which means your earning can grow much faster than it would if placed in an account on which you paid taxes every year. Furthermore, the SEP IRA’s relatively high contribution limits allow you to put away sizable sums every year. For 2003, you can put in the lesser of $40000 or 25 percent of your compensation (eligible compensation is capped at $200000). Obviously, a SEP IRa can be a great vehicle for building your individual retire­ ment savings. But if you own a small busi­ ness, you may find that a SEP IRA is also a good tool for attracting and retaining good employees. IRS regulations require you to include all eligible employees who are at least 21 and have been with your company for three out of the immediately preceding five years. But, once the plan is set up. you have a great deal of flexibility in making contribu­ tions to your employees' accounts. Consequently, you can change your annual contributions, or cut them altogether, according to the performance of your busi­ ness. Keep in mind, though, that the per­ centage of compensation contributed to a SEP IRA must be the same for you and your employees. So, for example, if you put in 25 percent of your compensation to your SEP IRA, you must also ccatribute 25 per­ cent of all eligible employees' compensa­ tion to their plats. It'S SPRING! OPEN HOUSE SUN Dir HASTINGS — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are investigating the break-ins of two area businesses that might be related. Deputies said Dewey’s Auto Body was burglarized March 22. Nothing was taken, but an interior window was smashed and a door handle was darr.iged. Estimated cost of the damage was $500. Hastings Fiberglass was burglarized March 22 between 2:33 a.m. and 4:02 a.m., deputies said. Stolen was a Rolex watch worth $5,000 and an estimated $771 in cash. The burglar also did $4,500 in dam­ age to doors, vending machines and file cabinets. Police have a video tape of a suspect made by a surveillance camera. The suspect is a white male over six feet tall weighing over 250 pounds, deputies said. Police are interviewing suspects in the two cases. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail.. .945-9554 are: tax-deductible contributions taxdeferred growth and a wide range of invest­ ment options. You can set up a SEP IRA for your business with a minimum of paper­ work. And you won't have to file a Form 5500. either. Given all the benefits of a SEP IRA - lax advantages, high contribution limits, ease of administration - is it lhe right plan for you? It all depends on your individual situ­ ation. II you have employees, and you want to offer a retirement plan as a beneiu. you'll want to give strong consideration to a SEP IRA. 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After turning in my application, 1 called Barry County Board Vice Chair Sandy James, who is chair of the selection com­ mittee, to ask about the timeline and proc­ ess of the selection. Sandy told me that I would get a letter the following week in­ forming me when the interviews would take place. I did not receive a letter. Toward the end of the week, I called El­ lie Norton, executive secretary to Michael Brown, Barry County Administrator, to learn the status of the committee hearings. Her first comment was, "Oh, that's been de­ cided' then after a pause " No, the inter­ views arc tomorrow morning. Would you like to come?" The next day’s interview seemed to go well I submitted the following brief re­ sume: “Education: BS, Northern Michigan Uni­ versity, MA, U of M. “Military service: two years eight months. Was a frontline infantryman in the European theater having fought at the front though the U.S. Army’s largest battle in history, the Battle of the Bulge. “Work experience: Principal of lhe Germfask (Michigan) school my first year out of college. The majority of my career was as a publisher's representative for Ad­ dison Wesley Publishing Company and Prentice Hall Publishing Company. I was elected president of the Michigan Associa­ tion of Educational Representatives in 1975. “Civic work: President. Algonquin Lake School PTA. Vestry member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. I was chairman of the building committee when the Algonquin Lake Association purchased lhe 4-H lodge after having been unused foi years. We renovated the building and utilities. It is now a valuable community asset. I am presently on the Dam and Park Commitee of the Algonquin Lake Community Asso­ ciation. “Charlton Park: I have volunteered over 200 hours each year for the last four years as a docent, interpreting the park and its his­ tory and buildings to countless park visi­ tors. I have taught thousands of school chil­ dren what life was like in the late 1800s. They gathered wood and water, cut up vegetables for soup, made butter, and fed the chickens. I taught them how to make candles, rope, Christmas decorations out of colored paper, tin and popcorn. I ha,*c taken them on walks to the Native Ameri­ can settlement to see the wigwam and te­ pee. 1 helped in the construction of the log cabin and in landscaping the Upjohn House and Bristol Inn. “I would like to be a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.” James thanked me and said I would re­ ceive a letter informing me of their selec­ tion. I did not receive that letter either. I read the results in the Banner. On Monday, 1 visited Michael Brown to tell of my experience, which he listened to politely. He said that he was sorry it hap­ pened. He also said he does not get in­ volved in committee procedures, nor had he ever been to a Parks and Recreation Com­ mission meeting. He commented that the process will eventially solve the problems at Charlton Park. My reaction was that it is not the process, but people manipulating the process hive brought Chariton Park to the state it is in today. I do not know the new member, Tim Weingartz, but I wish him well. Lord knows, the park needs help. Walter Forsberg, The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they wHi be published. The requirements are: • Al! letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that indude attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. To the editor: We witness a national government in disarray with jesters made ministers. Only the war on terrorists is going well. Success there is due to excellent coopera­ tion with all European governments (and their spook agencies), but particularly those of France. Germany and Belgium — those most outspokenly hostile to our muddled action in Iraq. Our own (spooky) field op­ eratives have been very effective killing real terrorists daily (mostly quietly, as is their way) around the world. The most difficult thing to find in D.C., according to pundits, is a person who claimed the war would be a “cakewalk." Next must be to find one not claiming lhe military "plan" is going as planned. Gen­ eral Franks, CENTCOM. military intelli­ gence interprclers/planners told the govern­ ment what it wanted to hear, but badly un­ derestimated the problems and the enemy. Iraqi resistance has been stiff. No mass surrenders. Maybe because no measures were taken to “soften" them before lhe at­ tack. Sure, they were bombarded with leaf­ lets, but psychological warfare is notori­ ously ineffective against zealots, particu­ larly religious zealots. Of course many are held in place by machine-guns aimed at their backs. Nor was the government pre­ pared with plans adequate to problems caused by the Turks. Everything in north­ ern Iraq has been reaction. Attacks from the south have ground to a halt. The administration (through the gener­ als) tells us it's to let supplies catch up with troops. Insofar as it goes, the claim is cor­ rect. But the real necessity is 30,000 com­ bat troops in Kentucky. Up to four weeks will be required to move them (with their equipment) to Kuwait. I predict they'll be fed into the battle zone as they arrive, then assemble as a shaped force. They're badly needed south of Baghdad, right now. (One wonders why they're in Kentucky?) There, the stalled army sits motionless, a huge duck through the sights of Saddam's chemical/biological weapons. As I write, I hear reports of Iraqi handlers in protective gear loading such weapons on trucks. A moving army is a weapon, a sitting army is a target. Weakly protected allied convoys have been intercepted by Iraq's paramili­ tary, Saddam Fedayeen, and American sol­ diers tortured and executed by captors. For armor and armored infantry, movement is “where it’s at.” Some Arab states, notably Iran and (who else?) Syria, as well as Russia, are provid­ ing military and electronic equipment cal­ culated to help Saddam “bleed” our forces (as our stinger missiles bled them in ‘80s Afghanistan). Putin's Revenge? Administration claims to the contrary notwithstanding, the “plan" is not going as planned: not to any appreciable degree. The Turks, refusing use of their border as jumpoff point, now threaten military meddling in Kurdish territory. Iran. Syria and former KGB director Vladimir Putin have required brusque warnings about meddling. All of this seems to come as surprise Io the Buih Administration (to judge by official reac­ tion). And what are they doing about N. Korea's maniacal dwarf? The great western alliance NATO, and the UN have been badly damaged by our bad planning and inept application of power (political, economic, now military). Bush, in less than two years, has demol­ ished the entire work of the “greatest gen­ eration." Setbacks or stalemale and/or high casualties, could prove politically fatal to Tony Blair. Other “alliance" governments stand on volcanoes building social (religious) pres­ sure toward explosions of human religious zealots seeking Allah, or the good old Dark Ages. Most live in or near the Dark Ages socially, politically, religiously as we pon­ der. Pakistan is using us as a shield for provocation of India on a daily basis. Both nations arc volatile and have nukes. A good many Al Quaeda reside among the Paki­ stanis, who (generally) worship Bin Ladin. So. the military team now in place has demonstrated need of replacement. The troops particularly are seeing and discuss­ ing command ineptitude. Administrators manage wars, but fighters win than. Fight­ ers were denied the field in Nam, our gov­ ernment favoring bean (body) counters, and "whiz-kids.” Now the President is telling state and lo­ cal government they'll have to pick-up most of the tab for "homeland (in)security.” I thought I read (somewhere) our federal government was formed (in large part), "to provide for the common defense." I admit 1 never believed our President actually read the document I speak to. I also note his loy­ alty to old (monkey) business associates, making them beneficiaries of closed (no competitive bidding) federal contracts worth hundreds of billions of dollars. He'd already made lucrative government contracts available for companies moving offshore to avoid paying American taxes. Frankly. 1 can't believe his high ratings in the polls. Everything this administration has undertaken has ended with a fumble. Much of it started with a fumble. Now they've made a hash of the military opera­ tion and don't have the reserves on hand to provide immediate remedy, though they certainly should. But folks, don't worry. "It's all going just as we planned." This guy is a weak caricature of Theo­ dore; bad (and dangerous) burlesque. Larry Hamp. Hastings Meth use can ruin your life To the editor: I would like io thank the Banner for printing Doc's letter. This methyl amphedimine epidemic is devastating and needs to be addressed. I too am a recovering addict who is in­ carcerated in the Barry County Jail. Thanks to this awful drug I've gone from a Vegas wedding and living the American dream to nothing. In less than a year. I’d lost mostly everything I’d worked so hard for. This highly addictive drug had taken total con­ trol of me. I'd lost the love and trust of my best friend, my wife, now my ex-wife. 1 loved her more than anything in the whole world and still do. I couldn't show her the love she deserved because I didn't love my­ self. I had become totally void of spiritual­ ity and my life was extremely unmanage­ able. Thanks to the facilitators and the AA U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Presidents comment line: 1 -202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006, Lans­ ing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. here. I have faith in a higher power I choose to call God. They've turned my frown upside down. 1 have my life to be thankful for. This meth epidemic is deadly. I hope and pray this letter may have helped or saved someone. If you've read this and think you may have a problem with drugs, you most likely do. Please seek help before you've gone too far. The end result is al­ ways the same: jails and institutions or death. Some of you may say "Wait until he gets out.” I'm not writing this to lighten my sen­ tence, but trying to give away what was freely given to me.... Faith in my higher power. In closing, I appreciate the Michigan State Police for saving my life. 1 would also like to thank Chaplain Bill Mcdcndorp and the Forgotten Man Ministries for making it possible for me to be involved in the 12step program that has saved my life. Peace and love, ,u... .u Rob an inmate; It’s only $18 To the editor: It's only $18, but it isn't mine. 1 found it and I would like to see it back in the hands of its ownerfs). Perhaps they don't know it is lost. Maybe it was loo little money to place an ad in the Reminder. They may even have looked for it if they knew it was gone. Because of the container that held it and the denominations of the cash I am inclined to believe the money was the savings of a child. Perhaps it was that of two children because there was written on two of the bills To Joshua from Aunt Sandy and Unde John" and To John from Aunt Sandy and Uncle John.". If this sounds like money cither you or your child(ren) may have lost please con­ tact the Banner with a description of the container and the money therein. They can contact me and 1 will sec that the money is returned to you. What about war news? Are you following the war news closely on TV, radio and newspapers, or arc you avoiding it? HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 Hasting* Banner, Inc. wmc, A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc • 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Staven Jacobs Seer etar y/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Ybung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Mary McDonough Ruth Zachary Helen Mudry Sandy Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Temere Bret Bremer Lois Bender, Middleville: May McKeown, Middleville: Margery Williams, Middleville: Beatrice Latham, Middleville: Ardie Baum, Hastings: Pam Ki(je, Hastings: “I am following the war news, mostly on television.” “I am getting most of my news on television during the news pro­ grams.” “Now that I know more about events over there, 1 am following the news a little more closely.” “I am getting most of my news from television, but I am trying not to watch too much of it.” “1 listen to the radio every night for my daily update on the course of the war.” “I am following the news every day.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Fxtay 8am to 5 30pm . SaturdaysB30am.wNoon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buef ge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m ad^rnng counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO BoxB Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 3. 2003 - Page 5 U.S. military handling of Iraq crisis appreciated 'Io the editor: I have a new and deeper respect and ap­ preciation for lhe U.S. military and for wrat we are doing in Iraq. I have never been a "war monger." I thought what lhe U.S. did in and after World War II was brave, generous and ex­ tremely helpful for Europeans and the world at large. It also helped America be­ come a superpower like never before. I was strongly opposed to the war in Vietnam. I was glad when we finally "pulled the plug" on that disastrous opera­ tion. I have friends who bravely served in the military in Vietnam, and they arc still paying the price, physically and emotion­ ally. from their involvement in that unjust war. Back then, US involvement in Viet­ nam was wrenching, confusing and alienat­ ing for many Americans. For the first lime in the 32 years of our marriage, my wife and I strongly disagree on a political issue. I think we, the United States, arc helping to free the Iraqi people (and the world), from Saddam Hussein's grip of terror and oppression. I wish the U.S. had moved more quickly to free the world ot Adolf Hitler prior to WWII. So, I liken Saddam Hussein to Hitler. 1 don't think wc can have peace in the Middle East, or effectively deal with terrorism until wc can gel to one of the main root causes, which is Saddam Hussein's grip of control over Iraq. My wife, on the other hand, wants to "give peace a chance." Like millions and billions of others. I want peace in the Middle East and the world, as well. But J believe this course of action in Iraq was entirely necessary, since all other means of realistically dealing with Saddam Hussein had been exhausted. From this point on, it would have been a sham to continue to play into Saddam Hussein's hand by playing more diplomatic games, while he stalled for more time. It made sin­ cere diplomacy look like a joke and a farce. Saddam Hussein did everything he could to make us look like we were dumb, lazy ty­ rants when, in fact, it was the other way around. We couldn't do the diplomatic "two-step" any longer. The time was up. The time had come to confront this tyrant head-on. The reason why I have much more re­ spect for the way our military handled this Iraqi situation was not the "shock and awe" from the stunning effectiveness of our mo­ dem day weapons (though I am impressed with the accuracy of this technology and weaponry). The reason why I am so im­ pressed by this military action is related to the tremendous show of restraint and sensi­ tivity demonstrated by the US and Allied forces. The military could have gone in "with 00OT0ES awaken from their slumber and start paying attention. They must rise up al the ballot box next year and defeat those who have committed these heinous crimes against the The American Red Cross of West Cen­ tral Michigan, responding to a request b\ the U.S. Military, is temporarily suspend­ ing the packages and letters to sen ice per­ sons program due to an overwhelming re­ sponse by the public. "What we are hearing is that the public, being so generous, has responded so well to the program that currently there is a back­ log of items waiting to be sent to lhe troops." said Faye Mary Nicholson. Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Sen ices Assistant Director. It is expected that the program will re­ sume once the backlog of packages and let­ ters have been delivered. The Red Cross will notify the media public when the pro­ gram is again operational. “The American Red Cross urges you to support our essential sen ices. You can help members of the U.S. military and their families through the American Red Cioss as we provide assistance and comfort. Your gift to the American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Senices will support the nationally coordinated Red Cross sen ices provided to military families across the country and to American sen ice men and ... from Our Readers both guns blazing" and bombed the heck out of Iraq. It could have left Baghdad, and the rest of Iraq in complete n,:ns. Had they done that, this would have inflamed the whole Middle East, and many others, against the U.S. and coalition forces, and it would have been a complete disaster, a to­ tal quagmire. instead of acting like a "bull in a china shop" (like President Bush did in his un­ diplomatic "two step” prior to the begin­ ning of the war in Iraq), the military instead opted to handle this whole conflict intelli­ gently as best they could in a war situation with sensitivity and tact. They did every­ thing they possibly could do, trying not to bomb civilian targets. They left as much of the infrastructure as they could intact, in­ cluding: bridges, roads, water facilities, electricity and so on. They did this so that: 1. The citizens of Iraq were not punished any more than they have already been (or any more than was necessary). 2. Thty would minimize the angry reaction of Ar­ abs in the region. 3. This would also cut the cost of rebuilding Iraq. Those involved in a war effort know that war is not a "pretty thing," nor is it "black and white," nor is it "neat and tidy." War is war (hell): People arc killed and injured, damage is done, innocent lives arc lost, etc. But what was so impressive about this attack of Iraq was the strategic way it was carried out. It was surgically executed. The media was embedded with the troops. Every effort was made to inform and warn the Iraqi civilians of what was happening in order to minimize the loss of innocent lives. Eveiy effort was made to give the Iraqi soldiers a chance to escape m give up. rather thui confront the torrid munitions of this awesome force. The old phrase "The whole world is watching" definitely applies here. How wc handled this situation could make all the difference in the world. If wc had become mean bullies, it would have added insult to injury with the Iraqi people, and others liv­ ing in the Middle East. I am very grateful to people like Colin Powell, Tommy Franks and others, who were smart enough to understand the com­ plexity of this situation. It must have been Stop the awful camage in Iraq now To the editor. Only two days before the war on Iraq be­ gan, while Israel warred on the Palestini­ ans, a young American girl acting as a shield for the Palestinians was killed. She was mangl-d by an Israeli driving a huge army tank that ran over her. Televised news reports showed a picture of her as having been a nice looking, pleasant girl. However, no further news was made about what had occurred, nor was there any com­ ment by the Bush Administration nor by Is­ rael. It was all hushed up promptly. Meanwhile, our leaders. President George W. Bush. Vice Present Dick Che­ ney, Secretary of Defense Donald Rums­ feld and Secretary of State Colin Powell all are acting like dictators. Bush was telling Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq with his two sons within 48 hours, or wc would declare war on his country. Of course, Saddam refused. Just who arc wc to dictate to the leader of another country to get out of where he lives or wc will wage war? With lhe excep­ tion of Haiti, have wc done that to anyone else in recent memory? h’s the Iraqi peo­ ple’s choice. Let Them decide who should rule their country, not us. I think the Iraqis have been reasonably satisfied with Sad­ dam Hussein, and our attack on him and their country was unwarranted. At the start of the war last month. U.S. military leaders directed several bombs at a building where they suspected Saddam and his sons were sleeping. Had they suc­ ceeded, it would have been cold-blooded murder, and Bush should have been tried for a war crime in international court. The hidden reason for war on Iraq had nothing to do with the now infamous “weapons of mass destruction." Cheney and Rumsfeld saw it as one excuse to gel rid of Saddam and clear the way for the U.S. to take control of Iraq, its people and its oil fields. Perhaps they’re advancing their own “domino theory" Io assume con­ trol of other Arab countries in the Middle East. Bush. Rumsfeld. Cheney and Powell and the rest of their warmongering outfit should be held fully responsible for an unneces­ sary and immoral war. The suffering, sor­ row and death they have brought to both sides of this tragedy arc horrible crimes against humanity committed with arro­ gance. heartlessncss. cruelty and ruthless­ ness. The people of this great land need Io Red Cross temporarily suspends packages and letters to military Iraqi people and against our brave young men and women they have put in harm's way. We must stand up and vote for peace. We can make a difference, and the only place we can is at the polls. This once proud, respected and admired nation must regain its moral compass. We have a duty as Americans *o throw out the warmakers and bring in the blessed peacemakers. Let’s support our troops by bringing them home safely. Bush is asking Congress for $75 billion to pay for this war. Where is this money coming from when wc already arc experi­ encing a record deficit and our states are struggling to balance their budgets? Think what $75 billion could do to help our falter­ ing economy. It’s not surprising to me that Cheney and Bush both have been under scrutiny for their business practices in their oil industry days. Now they’ve made a mess of Ameri­ ca’s finances. Cheney’s old company. Hal­ liburton. stands to make some money at the conclusion of the war in Iraq. Imagine that! I suffer from a heavy heart for both sides in this unjust, unnecessary war. May it be over swiftly. Seek peace. Justine McLean. Hastings like playing five dimensional chess to deal with this loaded situation in Iraq. 1 thought they did a fine job under very difficult re­ straints and circumstances. I am. of course, very grateful for the dedication, professionalism and bravery of those men and women who serve in the military. They did such a great job in this extremely difficult situation. I also appreci­ ate the dedication and bravery of reporters and media people who put themselves in "harm's way" in order to report the truth of what was happening. I now have a much greater appreciation for the complexity and difficulty of war. I don’t think wc should glamorize war. but those involved are using extremely power­ ful. sophisticated weapons to lake out enernies, while also trying to protect innocent human beings and infrastructure. The first Gulf War and this action in Iraq were mas­ terful displays of this complicated approach to using modem warfare. I appreciate the veterans for all they have done. It is because of them that we have the freedom and democracy that we Americans are fortunate enough to have. The world is deeply indebted... Dave Schmitz, Middleville WE DO IT ALL..from Single Copies to Thousands, and Multi-sections. J-AD Graphics Hastings • 945-9554 (Spanish). Get a head start on spring cleaning. Sell unwanted items with Banner Classified. Call 945-9554. THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has teen made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry W. Lambert Jr. and Amy L Lambert, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Equities! Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 13, 2001, and recorded on September 26. 2001 in Document 41067188 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated September 19. 2001, which was recorded on November.26. 2001, JMDoiMnMt *tWW7. Barry County Records, oft wNch mortgage there ts claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR AND 38/100 dollars ($118,264.38). including interest at 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 pjn., on April 24, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP AND VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 46 of Mtodlewile Downs Addition No. 2. according to Tie recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 5 of Rats. Page 13. Barry County. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200314026 Team W (4/10) Notice of Mortgage Forecioaure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR TtiAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laurie A. Thomas, married and Donald K. Thomas (original mortgagors) to Mercantile Mortage Company, an Illinois Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2001. and recorded on March 7. 2001 Document No. 1055734 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to CrtiFmanaal Mortgage Company. Assignee by an assignment dated December 23. THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MtUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made m the condtons of a mortgage made by Mark G Gamter and Ann M Gimber. husband and wde (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated April X. 1999. and recorded on May 12.1999. in Document 41029436 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated Doc. 41095406, Barry County Record*. on which February 8, 2000. which was recorded on March 17. 2000. Document 41042212, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHT AND 74/100 dollars ($235,708.74), including interest at 10.950% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises. or some part of them, at public venue, at lhe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.30 p.m., on May 8. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Mehigan, and are described Lots 10 and 11 of Leach Lake Resort, accord­ ing to the Recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 on Page 68. Barry County Records. The redemption period shafl be 6 month(s) from the date ot such sab, unless determined abandoned r accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: April 3. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TEAM M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 4200233901 (4/24) FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTYNINE AND 15/100 dollars ($85,339 15). including 8 000% per annum mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort-. gage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort- venue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 130 PM, on May 1. 2003. Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, wto are described as: Lot 5 of Chateau Park Number Ono. according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, days from the date of such sale Dated March 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4 200315832 Teams (4/17) Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations Hastings Let us quote your printing! women located throughout the world.” said Lyn Briel. district director of the Barry County office. "You can also help those affected by this crisis and countless others around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Re­ sponse Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through sup­ plies. technical assistance and other support to help those in need." 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Dowling Goldsvvorthys, Inc., Hickory Comers Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) Lacey Store Middleville Vermontville Grocery • Middleville Speedy Man Fein's Food & Beverage • Speedway Fine Lake Party Store • Greg’s Get It and Go • Middleville Marketplace Lake Odessa • Wright Stop • Speedway • Lake-0 Shell • Carl's Market Gun Lake • L.O. Express Gan Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Freeport Sain’s Gourmet Frxxls L&J’s Cappon’s Qua k Mart Our Village General Store • • • • • • • • I �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 3. 2003 Lucille E. Dawson Harry T. Burke I MIDDLEVILLE - Lucille E. Dawson, age 86. of Middleville, went tn be with her Lord on Wednesday. March 26. 2003. She is survived by her husband. Harold R. Dawson of Middleville; her children. Louise Liken of Caledonia. Raymond Dawson of Ann Arbor. Harley and Vicki Dawson of Middleville; three grandchil­ dren; four great grandchildren; her sister. Anna May Yakes of Rockford; brother. John and Ann Jones of Grand Rapids. Funeral services for Mrs. Dawson were held Saturday. March 29. 2003 at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). 616 E. Main St Rev. Brad Kalajainen officiating. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Barry COA or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. Worship Together... ..at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 264)1 Lacey Roac' Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sun day Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School IIX) am; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pro. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11XX) am. Sunday School for all ages at 9: 45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. anne Dottcn Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights ■ Praise Ser­ vices 7:30 pm. For more informa­ ST. RUSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Falhe Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pm; Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and 11XX) am.; Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 pm. HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-37 Sou* >» M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Websrte: www. hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 evening service 6XX) p tn. Wednes­ am Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 pm. Wednes­ day. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ day activities 7:00 pm. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 day. 7 pm.. Prayer Meeting (child (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study ■ No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. IIXX) ajnz Sunday School. 10 am. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. (One mile east ol Hastings at comer of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conserv­ ative Grace Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 aro, SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 pm. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of lhe World-Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P. McCabe HI. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday VAxship - 8 am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel ind Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 pm. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday neer Cub kids at 6 pm.) Wednes­ care provided). CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services - 9:15 am. Monvng Prayer. 11:00 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6XX) pm. For more information call 795-2370 David T Hustwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ or Rev dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 6: 00 pro.. Evening Service 7XJ0 Family Night 6:30 pro.. Awaaa. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Cail Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOW SHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd, Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sue. Praise A Wonhip 1030 am, 6.00 pm.; Wed. 6 30 pm. Jesus of God's love. “Where Everyone is Soccone Special." For information call Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pawor Robe:< Norton. Phone 623-5543. SundaySchool at 9:45 am.. Worship 11XX) am.; Evening Service at 6.00 pm.; W'eanesday Prayer Bible 7XX) pm. I-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1106. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10.30 am. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave, Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938 MiniMer: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU* Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10.00 am.; Worship liXX) am, 00 pm. Wednesday: Bible Class j 7: 00 pm. Classes for all ages. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 am.-11 am.. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Amon. Pastor. Thursday. April 3­ 7XX) pm. Crossways. Friday. April 4 • 11:30-2:30 pm, Hastings Women's Cub. Saturday. April 5 10: 00 am. Catechism 3; 11:00 am. Youth Ministry Prayer Time; IXX) pm. Graceful Players; 8:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. April 6 - 8XX)-10.45 am. Worship; 9:30 Sunday School. Monday. April 7 - 7.XX) pm. Brothen of Grace; 7XX) pm. Graceful Players. Tues­ day. April 8 - 6XX) pm. BFW; 7:00 pm. Overeaten Anonymous; 7:00 pm.The Way. Wednesday. April 9­ 2XX) pm. Congregation Care Com­ mittee; 6XX) pm, Lenten Supper. 7XX) pm. Worship. 8.XX) pm. in­ quirers. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH pm. Sr. High Youth. Wecnesday Club for boys A girls ages 4-12 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasts CEDAR CREEK BIBLE 239 E. North Street. Hastings. am.. Morning Worship Service; pm. evei.mg Service; Wednesday: 7XX) p.m Services for Adults.Teens and Children. day Morning Worship II am.; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 pm.; Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 pm. If interested in a Cree Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH . SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGIJCAN am. Sunday School Hour. 11XX) am. Morning Worship Service; 6XX) HASTINGS APOSTOIJC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 9*8-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am.. Sun­ HASTINGS FREL METHODISTCHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St, Rev. Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9.30 am. and worship service at 10:30 am. Cof­ fee and Cookies wti be available between the worship service and Sundsy School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our “Kid's Tune" is a great time of cel­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yn. thru Sth grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. Stale Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to worshipping with you. tion call the church office. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Sutc Road. Hastinp. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 am.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 through 7 or firt grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell.Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 am 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574). Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma, Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 1:15 am. - Sunday School. 9:30 am. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Con­ temporary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am. - Re­ freshments; 11XX) am. Traditional Service. Sunday School. 5:30 pm. • Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6XX) pm. - Disciple Bible Study IL Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is foi ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 6:00 pm. LIVE! Under lhe Dome praise team rehearsal. 7.XX) pm. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8XX) pm. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday nights - 7XX) pm. prayer meeting in the Lounge Thursday. March 13 • !2XX).pm. Lenten Luncheon in Fellowship Kall. 12:30 pm. - Lenten Worship in sanctuary. Monday. March 17 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee. Tuesday. March 18 - 6:30 pm. United Methodist Men's dinner. 7:30 pm. Leadership Team. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. interim Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9.00 am. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:10 am. Church School for all ages; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship; 11:50 am. Children's Worship. The 9:00 Service is b^adcast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 11: 20 Service 0 broadcast over Channel 2 throughout th? week. Nursery is provided during been »cr vices. Children's Worship is avail­ able during both services SPECIAL EVENTS - Wednesday. April 6 - No Church School or Children's Wor­ ship. Wednesday. April 9 - No Coldren's Choir. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK tea. Obituaties GRAND RAPIDS - Harry T. Burke, age 95. of Grand Rapids, passed away on March 31.2003. He is survived by his wife. Jean, of 66 years, two daughters. Carole (Marcelo) Gumucio of Atherton. CA and Vivian (Dennis) Cleveland of Grand Rapids. Also surviving are four granddaughters, Kelly Lcpsch and Sandra Baker of Grand Rapids. Shandele Davis of San Francisco and Shelley Gumucio of Lake Tahoe and eight grand children. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club since 1950. He worked for EAV. Bliss in Hastings since 1936 until he retired in 1971. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, at 3 p.m. at Heather Hills Retirement Community. 1055 Forest Hill Ave. SE, Grand Rapids. Ml. The family is being served by Metcalf and Jonkhoff Funeral Service. 4291 Cascade Rd SE. Grand Rapids. Ml; www.metcalfandjonkhoff.com. Member F.DJ.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings | Thelma I. Barnum HASTINGS - Thelma I. Barnum, age 93, of Hastings, died Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Barnum was bom on August 13. 1909 in Woodland Township. Barry County. Michigan, the daughter of Sylvester & Vera (Ehart) Curtis. She was raised in the Woodland Township area and attended the Woodland School. She was married to Howard W. Barnum on August 14. 1929. They lived al) their married life in the Hastings area. She was employed at the former Parmalee Dress Shop in Hastings for a few years. She was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church and the Women's Church Circle. She enjoyed sewing, reading and watching all sports. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Mrs. Barnum is survived by her daughter. Jeralee (Gordon) Sheldon of Hastings; son, Bruce (Carol) Barnum of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren, Jim (Teresa) Sheldon. Kim (Doug) Peck, Mark (Kathy) Sheldon. Mike (Stacy) Sheldon. Christopher (Cara) Barnum, Kevin (Deborah) Barnum and Curt Barnum; 13 great grandchildren; brothers. Carl Curtis of Woodland and Ivan Curtis of Tennesse; sisters, Mildred Waldron of Hastings, Joyce (Gilbert) Vroman of Saranac, Barbara Weeks of Middleville and nieces & nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Howard on November 23. 1974 and 10 brothers & sisters. Services will be held Thursday. April 3, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at the Woodland Memorial Park in Woodland Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Harry L. Green HASTINGS - Harry L. Green, age 62, of Hastings died Tuesday. March 25, 2003 at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Miami, FL. Mr. Green was bom on June 11, 1940 in Mt. Pleasant. Ml. the son of Matison and Arlene (Frost) Green. He was raised in the Big Rapids, Ml area and attended schools there, graduating in 1958 from Big Rapids High School. He was married to Dianne D. Vredenburg on Oct. 13, 1953. He then served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Randolph, with two years active duty fol­ lowed by service in the U.S. Naval Reserve. After graduating from Ferris State College in 1864. he worked for General Electric, after which he and his wife, Dianne, owned and operated “Whispering Pines Campground" in Hastings. Harry and Dianne enjoyed sailing the “Kindred Spirit” upon their retirement in 1997. He enjoyed his loving family, living his dream of “Sea-ing the World” and mak­ ing many friends along the journey. Mr. Green is survived by his wife, Dianne: daughters. Deb (Phil) Patrick of Lake Odessa and Valerie (Al) Eavey of Woodland; grandchildren. Mathew Patrick. Melissa Patrick. Nicholas Patrick, Lisa Eavey and Allison Eavey; great grandson. Jackson; brothers. Jerry (Jen) Green of Grand Rapids and Richard (Lottie) Green of Thompsonville; sister. Myma (Roger) Horton of Evart; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were his parents. Services were held Saturday, March 29, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Steve Brady officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Hany L. Green Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Margret C. Matson, age 85. of Hastings died Friday. March 28. 2003 at Spectrum Health East Blodgett Hospital, in Grand Rapids. She was bom Oct. 30. 1917 in Detroit. Mich., the daughter of Laurence E. and Margret (Hampton). Barnett. Margret moved to Hastings in 1928 from Detroit. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1936. Margret’s employment includes. Hast­ ings Manufacturing, Pennock Hospital. Montgomery Wards, and was a legal secre­ tary for Judge Laurence E. Barnett for 12 years. Margret was an avid bowler for many years, she enjoyed oil painting, cross word puzzles, jig saw puzzles, camping, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, George Barnett. Surviving are children. Kay (Bert) Keeler of Hastings. Suzanne (Norm) Udell of Springfield, VA, Mark (Joyce) Matson of Hastings; life long special friend. Betty Bahs of Hastings; seven grandchildren: six great-grandchildren; twin brother John Barnett of Hastings; three nieces and one nephew. No visitation will be held. A celebration of Margret’s life was held at her home on Wednesday. April 2,2003.1300 River Rd.. Hastings. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association, or Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Virginia Fae Main GIG HARBOR. WA - Virginia Fae Main, bom March 26.1919 in Grand Rapids, Ml, passed away March 22, 2003 in Gig Harbor. WA. Virginia was active in Annie Busko Orthopedic Guild. Dance Club. Garden Club and retired from People’s Department Store. Her family was her life and devotion. She is survived by son, Russell Main; daughters. Laurie Shinyama. Jennifer LeBlanc and Kathryn Sala-zar; sister, Helen Wilkins; numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren; one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Robert Main in 1972. Memorial services were held Thursday, March 27, 2003 at Tuell-McKee Fun-eral Home. 22’5 Sixth Ave-Tacoma, WA. 253­ 272-1414. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, WA. in memory of Virginia. 118 S. Jefferson -945-3429 Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan MIDDLEVILLE Marjorie 1. VanderVeen. age 92. of Middleville, passed away Tuesday. March 25.2003 at home. Marjorie I. VanderVeen was bom on June 19.1910 in Allegan. Mich. She was the oldest of four children bora to Grace and Lloyd Ellis. She came to Middleville in 1926 where she met her hus­ band. Robert C. VanderVeen. They were married in Sept. 25.1932. They spent sum­ mers at Barlow Lake where they had many, many good times. Marj retired from the Mid-Villa in the 70s. She was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 7581 in Wayland She is survived by her son. Jack (Carol) VanderVeen of Bolivar. Missouti; daughter. Jane Engeher of Middleville: six grandchil­ dren; and six great grandchildren; one brother. Raymond (Roxey) Ellis of Florida; two sisters-in-law. Freda Ellis of Allegan and Adele Parker of Naples. Florida; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Robert C. VanderVeen; a brother. Basil Ellis; a sister. Virginia Lenardson and just lately, a brother-in-law. Arnold Parker. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life gathering was held Saturday. March 29.2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor Gary Newton officiated. Interment Ml. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to The Library of Michigan Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. 717 W. Allegan Si., Lansing. MI 48909 or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Donald W. Campbell SUNFIELD ■ Donald W. Campbell, age 87. of Sunfield, died March 27. 2003 in Lansing. Mr. Campbell was bom Dec. 28.1915 in Roxand Township, a son of Loren E. and Stella A. (Spaulding) Campbell. In high school he played baseball and later played aoftbaU. He wa* a retired! farmer and Motor Wheel emptoyee. . yi Mr. Campbell loved fhhiag and had hl down to a science. He was a member of the Sunfield History Seekers and assisted with writing the history of Sunfield. Surviving are Charlotte Ella (Dean) Campbell, his wife of 59 years, his daugh­ ter. Rosie Milboume and special friend. Rick Bump; five grandchildren. Sara (Andrew) Eckert, Alysa (Rick) Thelen. Mark. Eric and Craig Milboume; three great-grandchildren. Ryann and Ricky Thehn, Jackson Eckert, his brother. Harold (Margaret) Campbell of Sunfield; his sister. Maryetta Taylor of Sunfield; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Daniel William Campbell. Services were held Monday, March 31. 2003 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. Pastors Mark E. Ralph and Darrel Bosworth officiated. Interment was in Meadowbrook Cemetery. Mulliken. Pallbearers were Rick Bump, Andy Eckert. Eric and Mark Milboume. Bill, Dan and Scott Taylor. Honorary bearers were Clair Hewitt, Tim Morales, Craig Milboume and Jason Mullins. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunfield United Brethren Church or Sunfield S.P.YS. Arrangements were handled by BarkerLeik Funeral Home. Mulliken. Pre-planning Planning your funeral ahead of time is one of the most losing things you can do for your family. A funeral is about commemorating life, your way. Through us you can arrange the service you want, at a cost that suits your budget. Call today 269-945-2471 WREN BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Funeral Home More Obituaries on Page 15 ^^Ma^oriH^andeWeen 3 8 1401 North Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 David C. Wren, Director Mented ALDERWOODS ®our �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 3. 2003 - Ppg® 7 Easter service announcements may be sent Area churches that have special Holy Week and Easter services planned should send them into the Banner in care of Patri­ cia Johns. The announcements should include the name and address of the church, time and date of services, special locations if neces­ sary, atelephonc number and brief details. E-mail information to Patricia Johns at jadnews(a voyagcr.net. Information can be faxed to 945-5192, attention Patricia Johns. Information can also be mailed to J-Ad Graphics, attn. Patricia Johns, 1351 M-43 Highway, Hastings 49058. This calendar of Good Friday and Easter services will be printed as space allows. In­ formation must be received by 10 a.m. Fri­ day. April 11 Trotter-Coolidge plan to wed June 28 Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Ladonna Harper of Delton. Ml are pleased to announce the engagemem of their daughter MyRandia Hawley Trotter to Scott Eric Coolidge, son of Mr. Lester Coolidge of Hastings, MI and Mr. and Mrs. Walt and Madlin Murphy of Decatur, Ml. The future bride is a 2002 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is current­ ly employed at Thomapple Manor of Hastings and has been for the past four years. Her fiance is a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Bradford White of Middleville and has been for the past six yean. A June 28th wedding is being planned the couple will reside in Hastings, MI. Aspinalls to mark 40th anniversary Richard and Janet Aspinall will be cele­ brating their 40th wedding anniversary on April 5,2003. Their children are Rick and Judy Aspinall. Don and Linda Aspinall. David and Pam Dawson. Bryan and Kim Varney, and Wayne and Ann Varney. Richard and Janet have 18 grandchildren. Roobols to observe 25th anniversary Baker-Maine to be wed June 14 Bob and Ann (Smith) Roobol were maf; ried April 8, 1978 at Martin Reformed Church. They have lived in Hastings for 20 years. Their children are Arie, Andy and Aaron. Bob and Ann are planning a cruise in September, 2003. Michael and Mary Baker of Dowling. MI and James Maine and the late Rosanne Maine of St. Helen, MI are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Chen Mae to Jarrord Andrew. Chen graduated from Hastings High School and is pursuing her clemently edu­ cation degree from Western Michigan University. She is currently employed at Hastings City Bank. Jarrod is a graduate of Roscommon High School and is currently employed at Quality Aluminum in Hastings. A June 14th. 2003 wedding is planned. Business success workshops slated in Hastings, Delton The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and its Economic Development Committee are offering Business Success Series workshops. The April 15 workshop will be held at the Delton Kellogg High School, starting at 6 p.m. and lasting until about 8:30. Subject of workshop will be "Tips and Tricks of Hiring the Right Person the First Time." Dana Walters, vice president of human re­ sources at Hastings Mutual Insurance Co., will be the speaker. She will discuss "no and low cost ways to hire and retain good employees. This program is designed for the small business owner and will offer useful fundamentals on hiring and retaining good employees. The May 6 workshop will be conducted at KCC’s Fchscnfeld Center in Hastings, starting at 6 p.m. The subject of the work­ shop will be “Using a Financial Statement to Grow Your Business." Local accountant Kathy Engle, owner of Engle Accounting & Tax, will be the speaker. This workshop will discuss understanding the components of the balance sheet and applying this infor­ mation to help meet your business goals. Each workshop session is free to Cham­ ber members and costs $5 for non-members. To register, call the Chamber at (269) 945-2454. The registration deadline is one week prior to each workshop. Questions may be addressed to the Chamber office by calling (269) 945-2454 or Dan Allen at The Business Doctor (269) 721-8628. Those who have taken previous course work with KCC, may register online at www.kellogg.edu. LEGAL NOTICE ted a debt and any information obtained will be ueed for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHELLE C. SNOWDEN AND DANIEL E. SNOWDEN. HUSBAND AND WIFE to AMERI­ CAN BUSINESS MORTGAGE SERVICES. Mortgagee, datod July 26.2002. and recorded on August 7,2002. as Instrument No. 1085238 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the data hereof the sum ot one hundred one thousand nine hundred fifty and 22/100 Dotera ($101,950.22). including interest at 11.990% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wM bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortvendue. at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 1XX) p.m. on May 8, 2003. Said premises are situated in TWP. OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: A Parcel ot land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 2 North, Rango 9 Wool Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan, described es. commencing at the center poet of said Section 17 lor piece of beginning, thence West 11 rods, thence South 60 rods, thence East 11 rods, to toe 1/4 line, thence North elong Section line 60 rods of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: April 3. 2003 AMERICAN BUSINESS MORTGAGE SER­ VICES ATTORNEY FOR: Mortg^oo Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information pteaae cal: (248) 540-7701 Take Node: Sal, wee lawtuty mad, ot the lodowng deaenbed property lor unpato (axe, on that property. and that the under*gned has We to th, property under tax deed or deeds issued tor th, property You are entitled to a reconveyance ot 0>s property within 6 months alter return ot eervice of thrc notee upon payment to the treasurer of th, county in winch tha property u locatod. ot al sum, paid lor the tax sale purchase, together with 50% n addnon. and th, toes tor the stientt tor tha service or cost of pubbeabon ot this notice ram, u tor peroonxl rarvee ot a unmon, on commences • end action, without other addition. al cost or charge n payment aa described ri the node, ■ not made. the undaraignad wa institute procaadtog, tor possession ot th, property DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY STATE OF MICHIGAN. COUNTY OF SHIAWASSEE. Lot 819. Stock 3 CITY OF CORUNNA - ORIGINAL PLAT PROPERTY NO Q26-10003G06 AMOUNTED PAID 4211 54 TAXES FOR 1S97 -and- 2242.44 TAXES FOR 1994 Amount naceaaary to redeem 86.317 31 ♦ 3.363.66.9.660.97 plus the lees ot the Sherd! THIS PARCEL IS AN IMPROVED RESIDENTIAL PARCEL JOHN 0 BENDALL SR Tax Deca Holder 1555 E. KING STREET CORUNNA. MICHIGAN 46817 TO PHYLLIS G JOHNCOCK. 3956 BOYES ROAD. DELTON. MICHIGAN last grantee to the regular chain ot Wu of auch property or ot any Intorest thereto as appearing by th, records to the (404) Drafted by John J. Homota Box 187 Owoeeo. Ml 48867 (4/3) NoBoe Of ATrEMFTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOMMTXM WE 06TAM WIX 9E USED FOB THAT PWWO8E. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE MORTGAGE SALE - Default hes been made in the conditions ot a certain mortgage made by: Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C. Knobloch In joint tenancy to Southern Pacific Fundfrig Corporation, a Caltomia Corporation, Mortgagee, datod July 14, 1998 and recorded Augwt 5,1996 in Document No: 1016116, Barry County Records, Mfchigen. Said mortgage was assigned to Mortgage Oectronic Registration and recorded October 29. IBM to Document No: 1037357. on which mortgage Vwra la daknad to bo due al (he data hereol the eum ol Sixty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Ntoe and 36/100 DoCara (66756938). todudtog Merest at 1055% provided, node, la hereby given that said mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mtchigwi al 1 *00 o’clock p.m. on May 8. 2003. Said promises are situated in Township ot Barry, Barry County, Michigan. and are doecribod The North 1/2 ot Lota 28 and 29 end of OeBon rial, According to vw hocotoou ruu tnereoi as Recorded in Uber l^of Pteto, Py29. Excepting therefrom th® Northeestorty Extension of Main Street m Found Recorded In Uber 1 of Plate, Page 33. said Street also being port ot JA Bush's First Addttion to toe Vfflage of Deton. Th® redemption period shall be 6 months from donad to accordance wtto 1948CL 6003241a. to which case the redemption period shad ba 30 Eric Lang Haeck, Nashville and Angela Jcanene McMillan, Nashville. Steven Lawrence Williams, Hastings and Maureen Anne Rugg, Vermontville. Jeffrey Allen Hammond, Hastings and Donna Lee Davis, Hastings. William James Cronk Hastings and Nicole Lynn Belson, Hastings. STATUTORY NOTICE (BY PERSON CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED) Datod: March 26. 2003 Aaalgnaa ot Mortgagee 36150 Dequindre Rd. Sto 810 Storing Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 111 Our Rte No: 03-13143 Pub: 413 -5/1 ACTIVE IAUTAAY OUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Deta* has bran made to to, contMom al • mortgage mad, Of MaBhew T. (original mortgagor,) Io Flagetar Bar*. FSB. Mortgagee, dated Apr, 13. 2000. and recorded on April 19.2000 to Document • 1043322 to Bercy County Recorde, MkMgan. and was aaalgnad by aald mortgagee to the Chaw Mortgage Company, an Onto Corporation. Aaalgnaa by an aaalgnmant datod September 16. 2000. which was recorded on November 27. 2000. to which mortgage there to chimed to be due atthe FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETYTHREE AND 02/100 dolara ($154,793.02). including Interest at 8.500% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said provided, notoe is hereby given that said mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Heatings. Ml, at 1 :00 PM, on May 1,2003. Said promtoes ere situated In TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County, Mktotgan, Mid mo deacribed aa: toe East 2C0 teat of the lotowing: a end South out of the Southwest comer ol toe East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of too Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North. Rango 8 West Baltimore Township, Barty County, Michigan The redemption period shel bo 6 monto(s) days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott P.C. Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie • 200315433 (3/27H4/17) PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Kuhtic-Ferris set May 17 date Clara Hughes is 90 April 6 Angela Lynn Kuhtic and Kevin Michael Ferris will be joined in marriage on May 17.2003. The bride-to-be of Middleville is the daughter of Ivan and Cheryl Kuhtic. Angela is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg and KCC in business management. She is cur­ rently employed as a manager for Weick’s Foodtown. The future groom of Dowling is the son of Larry and Karen Ferris. Kevin is a grad­ uate of Delton Kellogg and is currently employed at Wayne Ferris and Sons Dairy Farm. Clara Hughes turning 90 on April 6. 2003. Her sons are Neil Hughes and Russ Hughes. Please shower her with cards by sending them to: 23509 North Bedford Rd.. Battle Creek. MI 49017. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 PART-TIME TELLER Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Caii...945-9554 We are currently looking for a Part-Time Teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Nashville office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented and possess excellent customer relations skills. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. MI 49058 ___________ EOE/M-F__________________________ » Two story, three bedroom home with one and a half baths. » Beautiful brick fireplace with built-tn shelving. » Energy efficient Lennox furnace with centra! air. » Desirable neighborhood co a quiet dead end street CALL FOR APPOINTMENT, (244) MS-4316 PUBUC NOTICE Madison Howell will apply for a wastewater discharge permit from the Groundwater Program Section of the Water Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality on or about April 15.2003. The per­ mit being applied for is for authorization of the discharge of 15.000 gallons per day of treated sanitary wastewater from his Howell Site Condominium project a proposed residential development. The proposed residential devel­ opment is to be located in Section 30 of Cartton Township. Barry County. T4N and R8W. Interested parties can comment on the application by sending material to the Groundwater Program Section, Water Division. Michigan Department of Environmental Ou&'ity, P.O. Box 30241. Lansing. Michigan 48909. The material submitted must indicate that it refers to the permit application for Howell Site Condominium, located in Section 30 of Cartton Township. Barry County. Information received by the Michigan Department of Environmental quality within 20 days of the indicated application date will be considered by the department in deciding on the appli­ cation. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing wil be held on Wednesday. April 9. 2003 at 700 p.m. at the Johnstown Township Fire Station. 13641 8. M-37 Highway, to consider the 2003­ 2004 proposed budget THf MOMCTT TAX 8ULLACC ■ATE raorotao to m levied to support tm PROPOSED CUOCET WILL M A SUBJECT OP TMK HRARHK. A copy of the proposed budget is available lor public Inspection at the Cleric's office by appointment. Immediately Wtowing the Budget Hearing the Regular Township Board Meeting w« be held to consider adop­ tion ot the 2003-2004 budget Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Board In writing or phone seven (7) days prior to the meeting Juno Doster Johnstown Township Clark 1815 Lacey Road Dowling, Ml 49050 Phone: (289) 721-9905 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 3. 2003 by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar How to assist Dear Annie: I have been trying to con­ vince my 85-ycar-old parents to move into an assisted-living facility. Even though they can afford it. they won’t budge. I’m worried about my folks, Annie. They don’t cat well. Their ’’meals’’ often consist of cereal and nutritional drinks. My mother, who uses a walker, relies on my father to do the driving and shopping. I’ve seen h:m drive, and believe me, it’s scary. I live across the country and cannot help out much. My cousins live nearby, and it’s not unusual for Dad to call them for assis­ tance late at night when Mom has a dizzy spell and falls down. I’m not sure how much longer these relatives will be willing to come through. On a recent visit, I discovered my mother sneaking a shot of vodka at 6 a jn. Mom has had an alcohol problem for years, but I thought she was in recovery. Apparently, she never quit. Now I understand why she doesn’t want to leave her home - she’d lose her access to alcohol. Mom and Dad won’t listen to their pas­ tor. a counselor or me. I can't find a church in their area with an outreach program for the elderly. Any suggestions? - A Worried Son in Washington. D.C. Dear Worried Son: Either look in your parents’ phone book, or check the Internet for their local Area Agency on Aging (it is sometimes listed under Senior Services or County Sen ices), or call the state Office 01 Aging. Talk to a caseworker about your concerns. You also can try the Office of Hu­ man Resources. United Way, and the U.S. Administration on Aging Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 (wwwzldercare.gov). One of these fine organizations should be able to assist you. Too young? Dear Annie: I am a 15-year-old girl in high school and am having a problem with my parents. They have certain rules that I must follow, which include a 9 pjn. bed­ time and no dating until I am “at least 36." I do pot get "an allowance, and they won’t let rife get a job until after high school. (They say I should concentrate on my homework.) I am rarely permitted to go out with my friends. I understand parents know what’s best for their children, but I would like to make some derisions for myself - good or bad. What can 1 do? - Sophomore in New York. Dear Sophomore: Your parents sound overprotective and should realize that loostrict rules tend to backfire. Unless you have given them cause to worry, it is im­ portant that they help you learn how to oe independent. Have a long talk with your parents. Ex- plain that the only way for you to become fiscally responsible is to have some kind of income, either an allowance or a part-time job. Ask when you will be permitted to date. (Sixteen is reasonable.) If your home­ work is done, bedtime should be extended. If you have problems discussing this with your folks, ask an adult relative, teacher or the school guidance counselor to intervene on your behalf. Reconciliate Dear Readers: Fourteen years ago. Ann Landers first suggested that April 2 be set aside as Reconciliation Day. She believed it would be an excellent opportunity for peo­ ple to write a letter or make a phone call in order to mend a strained or broken relationship. It could also be the day on which we would ail agree to accept the olive branch extended by a former friend or family member. We think it’s a wonoerful idea and deserves to be continued. If you haven’t spoken to your estranged father, your Aunt Bessie, a younger sister or an old friend be­ cause of some ancient hurt, vow to do something about it today. You may not get another chance. Second husband Dear Annie: A lot of women complain that the second wife gets everything the first wife didn't. Let me assure you, it's the same with The Second Husband. We get what the first husband left behind. I call it The Secoixi Husband Syndrome. We are expected to outdo the first hus­ band. We raise his kids, put a roof over their heads, clothes on their backs and food in their bellies. We go to the school plays, the soccer games, the park and the zoo. Yet on Father’s Day. we are all alone while the kids spend the day with their “real” father. We’re the outsiders. Our wives expect us to lavish them with all the finer things in life. They never de­ manded those things from the first husband, but apparently, they deserve better now. The ex-husband’s mistakes are held over our heads, and we’re not allowed to make the same ones, or any new ones, either. But when it comes to doling out affection and attention, our wives put us last. There must be thousands of Second Hus­ bands who walk in my shoes. Maybe they will have some advice for me. - Last and 1 east in West Haven. Conn. Dear West Haven: Not all second hus- Do you work in Barry County? Why do you like your job and the company where [ you are employed? I I I I I I I I J-Ad Graphics is making plans to publish its annual special Business & Industry supplement in the Banner, and we are interested in your answer to that question if you are employed in Barry County. You may also include why you like working in Barry County. We want to include a sampling of the responses we receive in a feature story about careers in the county. • M ;l ! 1 r | i i You may e-mail fax or use postal service mail to | I send us your response or drop off your written | | response at the Reminder/Banner office in Hastings. • I Please send your response to the attention of Elaine j I Gilbert. ’ Next Sunday morning early is the time to set our clocks ahead for summer long Daylight Savings Time. Lakewood students and teachers have spring vacation the week of April 7-11. If one counts the weekend, it gives them nine continuous days off school. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. April 10. The program will be brought by Judy (Brooks) and Mark Rosenberger with a narrative and pictures of their trip to Romania. Another April date for the Society is the open house at the Depot/Museum Saturday. April 26. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last week's open house brought visitors who purchased items from the gift shop. Also, the genealogy society had two library people working on the library index. On Saturday, April 12. John Waite will be the speaker for the Ionia County Genealogical Society with his topic con­ cerning the skeletons in the family closet. What can we learn from these characters which will help us with our ancestry? The First Families Committee has approved three applicants for the 2003 class and they are working on others. The local community library on Fourth Avenue will be host to an adult program on bedding plants at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 6. with local experts Sue Ketchum and her mother Priscilla Hampel demonstrating the steps for creation of new bedding plants. Their demonstration will include plant and seed samples, product information and written instructions. Sebewa Baptist Church is soon to cele­ brate its 14th anniversary. Mary Jane Carlson was released last week from her stay at Kent Community Hospital, which was preceded by weeks at Butterworth. She will return to Spectrum Butterworth in mid-April for skin grafting on her scalp. In the meantime, she is with daughter Alicia and family for home care on the site of her infection. Richard (Jan) Chrzan of Jordan Road. Freeport, is one of the surviving children of Melvin Chitwood of Sparta, who died sud­ denly March 24. Death came March 23 to DeVitte Johnson, 87, of Greenville. He was born at Hastings to Fred and Nina (Todd) Johnson. He was preceded by his siblings, Leola Klise, Eunice Willey. Ray Johnson. Al Todd, Nate Johnson. He is survived by his wife. Loretta, children, Nina Wallace of Fenwick and Al (Diane) Johnson of Freeport. He is also survived by siblings Edna Smith of Sparta, Lois Bednarz of Alma, Fred of Livonia. Mary Morrice, formerly of Lake Odessa, had visitors from her town on Wednesday. She seems to be well situated at the home of a nephew and bis wife. The wife had run —---------------------------- :---------- S-------------- bands are as unappreciated as you. If your wife isn't aware of your feelings, you ought to inform her. Also, some family counseling might provide a forum where ail of you could express your needs more clearly. Please consider it. Disability scam Dear Annie: Having worked for the So­ cial Security Administration for 26 years, I might be able to clarify the issue raised by “Disgusted by the Scam Artist.” She sus­ pects her ex-husband of running a scam by fraudulently claiming disability benefits for their 17-year-old son, "Jimmy.” Social Security customarily pays “auxil­ iary” benefits to minor children of disabled workers. If Jeremy’s father falls into this category and is entitled to Social Security disability, Jeremy is quite likely due some money. That money would be paid to a caregiver - usually the parent who has cus­ tody. We expect it to be used for Jeremy’s needs. If Jeremy's father is using the money for something else. Social Security consid­ ers that to be a misappropriation of funds and will pursue restitution. Please tell your readers to check out our Web site at www.ssa.gov or call our tollfree (1-800-772-1213) for more informa­ tion about Social Security benefits. - Social Security Representative in Hendersonville. N.C. Dear N.C.: While the woman who wrote seemed to think the claim of disability was fraudulent, it is one possibility to be con­ sidered before jumping to conclusions. Thank you for your expert advice and an al­ ternative explanation. Copyright 2003 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Edith Buxton, Fran Morris, accompanist Celia DeMond and lom h^binson relax over refreshments following the Lakewood Choral Society's concert at the Sunfield U.B. Church Shelisa Cusack and Wilma Townsend are guests at the “Blue Calico" table while Debbie Behler distributes tickets. The honor society servers enjoy their punch while waiting to serve. __________________________________ an adult footer care home for 25 years before retiring. Mary is easy to reach with her residence on Stanton Road. This is the last house in Montcalm County on that road. Her large window looks across the road to New Haven Township in Gratiot County. She had one visitor who remem­ bered her from her childhood when she lived in that same neighborhood. Her address is 11984 Stanton Road. Sumner, MI 48889. Many local people attended the Friday night visitation at the Barker-Leik funeral home at Mulliken because of the death of Mrs. Ruth Shuert of Lake Manor, age 93. All her children were here from out of state before her death. Most remained over the weekend and attended church with their local sisters and brothers. Dale Brock was out of the house on Sunday to attend church services after his knee replacement. Karen Morse and children of Richland visited local family members on Saturday. Her children find Lake Odessa a fine place to shop, especially at the Lake O Variety store. According to the Sunday social security column in the GR. Press, written by Vanda Van Til, daughter of Herbert and Norcta Nagelkirk, who have a cottage on Lakeview Drive, the date for the monthly checks of new retiree is now staggered so not everybody receives his check on the third day of the month. Ever since June 1997, the check date is determined by depending on the dale of one’s birth. If one’s birth came in the first ten days of the month, his check will arrive on the second Wednesday. If his birth is on the days 11 to 20 his check will comt on the third Wednesday. Days 21 to 31 will produce a check generated on the fourth Wednesday for the rest of his life. This should help dis­ tribute the workload of the S5. agency con­ siderably and make a difference at lhe hank. Advance notice has been published for Central United Methodist Church on the schedule for Holy Week. Passion Sunday Melody LaNew and Donna Farrell check out a nearby table “Baby Time" hosted by Sharon Rohrbachr. with the children's Palms Processional will be on April 13. Maundy Thursday service will come on April 17. The ecumenical Good Friday service for the community will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 18. The Easter Sunrise Service with breakfast to follow will be at 7 a.m. April 20. Reservations arc requested for the break­ fast. The Easter celebration will be on April 20 at 10:30 a.m. At Clarksville builder Timothy Lind has been busy with the construction of eight new houses. Seven of them arc on West Ferney Street which has new paving and a connector to Clarksville Road. Some of the new homes arc now occupied. There arc soo’C new businesses on Nash Road leading north into Clarksville. Businessmen arc try­ ing to get a grocery store to replace one which closed months ago. Signs mark the acreage on Nash, which is being developed as a township park. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 SUMMER INTERN Piease include your full name and day and evening phone numbers in case we need to contact you. All submissions are subject to editing. Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing out­ standing customer service. We are currently looking for a Summer Intern to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you and sharing information about what a well-rounded, diverse county we are’ If you are finishing your Sophomore or Junior year at a four-year college or university majoring in Business. Finance or Accounting, this may be your ideal summer position. E-mail: jadnews@voyager.net Fax:945-5192 Address: 1351 North M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 ; 12__________________ __ _________________ 21 Apply in the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St., Hastings. MI 49058 EOE/M-F �The Hastings Bannei - Thursday. April 3. 2003 - Page 9 < From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Conclusion of the lli’l G.A. Roster Gen. U.S. Grant By Joyce Weinbrccht Simon Heffelbower, age 55; birthplace, Lucas County, Ohio; residence, Carlton Township. Fanner. Entered service in February 1863, as a private in the Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Discharged in 1865, due to end of the war. Died Feb. 23,1930. Mr. Heffelbower served with General William Tecumseh Sherman on his march to the sea. LN. Winters, age 71; birthplace, Craw­ ford County, Ohio; residence, Hastings. Ginseng grower. Entered service on Oct. 3, 1862, as a private in Co. D 49th Ohio Volunteer. Infantry. Discharged August 1863, due to disability. Mustered into GA JI. April 10,1909. Engagemenu, Slone River, Dec. 30, 1862. Liberty Gap June 1863. Sidney Wiley, age 38; birthplace, Ohio.; residence, Hastings. Famtr. Rmrird ser­ vice Oct. 9, 1864, as a private Co. E 3rd Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 11, 1866, as a corporal in Co. E 3rd Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, general orders of the war department. Mustered into GAJL Oct. 20.1883. Died Nov. 5.1904. Ransun Wolcott, age 40; birthplace, Ohio; residence, Carlton Township. Fanner. Entered service Aug. 13,1862, as a private Co. G 26th Michigan Infantry. Mustered into GA JI. Dec. 22,1883. Suspended Dec. 31, 1886. Reinstated January 1886. Transferred January 1886. William M. Wood, age 64; birthplace, Patterson, NJ.; residence, Hastings. Carpenter. Entered service Sept. 3,1864, as a private in Co. C 13th Michigan Infantry. Discharged June 8,1865. as a private in Co. C 13th Michigan Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge, general orders of Gen. William T. Sherman. Mustered into the GA JI. March 27, 1886. Suspended Dec. 31, 1893. Reinstated June 30, 1894. Died Jan. 25, 1904. Isaac Walton, age 70; birthplace, Orleans, N.Y.; residence, Carlton Township. Farmer. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The Annual report ol the Paulsen Trust for the year 2002 is available for inspection at its princi­ pal office dunng regular business hours by any citizen requesting within the 180 days of this notice. Nelson R. Allen. Trustee 5230 Village Dr . SW Wyoming. Ml 49509 (4G) Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N.M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 Third Michigan Infantry was nearly wiped out, a new reorganized Third Infantry was established and later were joined up with lhe Fifth Michigan. The 21st Michigan Infantry was made up of mans Barry County men. The enlisted men came in many ages and from many occupations. A study of the ros­ ter of the Fitzgerald G.A.R. Post 125 demonstrates this. They went in when rela­ tively young and when they joined the GA.R. they were advancing in age. The ages given in the roster was usually the age they were when they joined the unit. The roster information was taken from their dis­ charges as to where they were bom. The residences listed were usually their address when they entered service as was their occupations. Some men were paid to sene by some­ one who couldn't serve and paid them to go in their place. Not ail the men who served in the Civil War became members of the G.A.R. but there were 11 units in Barn County so this indicates dial many did join the organiza­ tion. This 19’3 roster accounted for 311 veterans. The Fitzgerald GA.R. Post 125 was organized in Hastings in 1883 as the third unit in the county. The post was named for Captain Leonard O. Fitzgerald, a Hastings man, ’.viio was mortally wounded while leading Company C of the 21 st Michigan Infantry into battle at Slone River. Tenn. They held their meetings on the second floor of a building on West State Street in Hastings. The call to organize the Fitzgerald Post 125 went out for lhe over 1 jOOO men who had served in the war. This reunion was a success and the unit remained active until 1941. when it was disbanded due to lack of members. Barry County G.A.R. Posts 82 Jeffords Withey Ed S. Cox Fitzgerald Hill Leonard Mauck John Stark Moms England J.B. Sackett Joel Wolcott Henry Witlie 99 122 125 159 241 249 301 320 334 418 Nashville Bowens Mills Assyria Hastings Middleville Woodland Banfield Orangeville Mills Prairieville Freeport Thomapple Lake There were units a! Nashville. Hastings. Bowens Mills. Assyria. Middleville. Banfield. Orangeville Mills. Prairieville. Freeport and Woodland, and Thomapple Lake. Fitzgerald Corps G.A.R. 100 of the Women’s Relief Corps Department of Michigan was organized on Feb. 17. 1887. They met in lhe upper rooms of a building on West Stale Street in Hastings. The post and the auxiliary were named for Captain Leonard O. Fitzgerald who was commissioned on July 30. 1862 He was with Company C 21st Michigan, which had a high number of Barry County men in its ranks. He was killed on the banks of the Stone River near Murfreesboro. Tenn. Captain Fitzgerald was monally wounded on lhe first day of the battle and died on Jan. 6. 1863 in Nashville. Tenn. There were 40 charter members. Hannah Batterson was the first president. The auxil­ iary became very busy with many projects serving lhe community and representing the G.A.R. Post. They took an active role in obtaining and setting the GAJl. Monument in Riverside 1882 1882 1883 1883 1883 1884 1884 1885 1885 1886 ’892 1914 1906 1897 1941 1912 1909 1902 1893 1918 1902 1900 Cemetery in Hastings, a spot where the Memorial Day service continues to be held. They prepared bouquets and placed them on veterans graves, marched in the parades and presented flags to the schools, church­ es and fraternal organizations. Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts Camp Fire Girls and other orga­ nizations of the community. They held flag retirement ceremonies along with the post. They were noted for their superb meals and earned much of their income with this type of activity. The Corps continued long after the GA.R. had given up its charter and was still active into the 1980s. The membership was made up of spouses and widows and daughters of the Union Veterans. Watch this column for further Civil War and other veterans stories as the response to these 12 columns has been great and I have enough material for many more columns as a result of the interest. Sources: Roster of the GA Ji. compiled by the Post Adjutant. Barry County History. 1985: Program 1906 National Encampment: other pieces of memorabilia from the local post. History of Barry coun­ ty. County Clerks Office. Abraham Lincoln Entered service May 13, 1861, as a private in Co. F 3rd Michigan Infantry. Discharged Feb. 7, 1863, as a private in Co. F 3rd Michigan Infantry. Cause of discharge, chronic rheumatism. Mustered into GA Ji. Dec. 5,1885. Died March 13,1896. John L. Young, age 59; birthplace. New York state; residence, Hastings. Fanner. Entered service March 7, 1865, as a private in Co. K 7th Michigan Cavalry. Discharged March 6, 1866, as a private in Co. K 7th Michigan Cavalry. Cause of discharge, gen­ eral order of the war department. Mustered into GAJL Feb. 22,1902. ED. Greeley, age 76; birthplace, Johnstown, N.Y.; residence, Hastings. Farmer. Entered service Nov. 13,1862, as a private in Co. A 1st Michigan Sharp Shooters. Discharged May 16,1865, as first lieutenant mCo. B 1st Michigan S^.Cause of discharge, wounded. Mustered into GAJL March 26.1910. Hamelton N. Jones. age 47; birthplace. Franklin County, Ind.; residence, Hastings. Gardener. Entered service May 6,1861, as a private in Co. A 7th Indiana Infantry. Discharged Sept. 3, 1864, as a private Co. A. l?4rd Indiana Infantry. Cause of dis­ charge, expiration of time. Mustered into GAJl. Jan. 16,1886. Transferred June 18, 1897. This completes the roster for Fitzgerald Grand Army of the Republic Post 125 com­ piled by LN. Winters, post adjutant for Barry County Commissioners and forward­ ed to the Department of the State of Michigan. D Ji. Grow was the commander. This is dated December 1913. A recap of the history of the Grand Army of the Republic as a fraternal organization: It was organized as a society for those who fought with the north, or the Union Army. The GAR. got its beginnings in Decatur, III., on April 6,1866. It was found­ ed to strengthen the fellowship between men who fought to preserve the Union, to honor, the Union soldiers killed in the war and provide care for lhe.r dependents and to uphold the Constitution, laws and free insti­ tutions of the United States of America. Membership was open to any honorably discharged soldiers, sailor, or marine of the United Steles Army Navy or lhe Marine Corps, who served between April 12,1861, and April 9,1865. It reached its peak mem­ bership in 1890 with 400,489 members. Its format consisted of local units, state units and the national. They held encamp­ ments at the different levels where they joined together to share memories, compare experiences and lobby for various needed increments of caring for their members. They founded soldiers homes and hospitals, did relief work for their comrades, as well as for their communities and worked at establishing pensions. They were lhe first to develop Memorial Day (Decoration Day) parades and cere­ monies. They adopted as their formal uni­ form dark blue uniforms with brass buttons and a slouch hat. Their auxiliary known as the Women’s Relief Corps, was established as a support system to the GAJL And while the organization was formed in 1866, many posts weren’t formed until the 1870s and 1880s. as the veterans became older, had more time and more needs. Barry County, with a population of around 15,000 people or less, sent 1.632 men to fight in the Civil War. The county also furnished much money and many sup­ plies to lhe war effort. As the talk of possi­ ble war became louder. Home Guard Units spent many hours of drill time, preparing themselves for the coming war. When the fEullcrs Since 1916 tOINtTIISIIESI AFTER ALMOST A CENTURY TOTAL LIQUIDATION NOW IN PROGRESS! Dear Valued Customers and Friends: After proudly serving the area for ALMOST A CENTURY, we have made tlw^ ci <rrORE and GO OUT OF BUSINESS! OUR ENTIRE INVENTORY OF HOWIE FURNISHINGS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY LIQUIDATED!! Dunng this TOTAL LIQUIDATION you can choose from home n. q»turdav March 29th at 10AM, we will open our doors for our a P1ML EVENT. All inventory will be marked at LAST and FINAL evtm. ** ’ ONCE-IN-A-UFET1ME FRACTION OF TUI MIGINAl CWU «. ~ “ ™ forward to seeing you at our FINAL GOING OUT OF BUSINESS TOTAL LIQUIDATION WENT! Sincerely, PX - Bring your trucks and trailers for IMMHMTF PICK UPI It's worth the drive from anywhere! Ionia. Michigan Hastings, Michigan Since 1916 570 Tanner Lake Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-5105 Permit >1031 All inventories must be liquidated 334 W. Main St. Ionia, Ml 48846 (616) 527-4250 Permit >1031 No tales to wholesale dealer*. Cash, check, credii card, or extended financing for qualified customers. Prices below manufacturers minimum pricing standard will not be published �P«o» 10 - Th* Hastings Bannar - Thursday, April 3. 2003 Ready to be MORE than competitive The 2003 Hastings' Varsity Baseball Team, (front from left) John Sanders, Luke Olmstead, Ryan Durts, B.J. Donnini, Adam Case, Kyle Arnie, Scott Larsen, Eric Schiedel, (back) Cody White, Caleb Case, Drew Bowman. Bi Schmidt, Justin Pratt, Chris Rounds, Dustin Bowman, Scott Redman, Brian DeVries, and Coach Marsh Evans. Last year's Saxon varsity baseball squad proved that Hastings could be competitive with any team in the O-K Gold. This year its time for the team to take the next step. Head Coach Marsh Evans says that last year’s squad had the attitude. ‘ You may beat us, but we’re gonna play you tough to­ night. Now (this year’s team) has to follow through with that." At times things could be tough for the Saxons, like in their season opener Tuesday night at Maple Valley when they fell to the Lions 9-1. ' “We don't have a dominant pitcher.” says Evans. “We have to rely on good de­ fense and hitting, and last night wc didn't get enough of cither one.” “This is a great group of kids,” says Evans. “They have talent and a great atti­ tude, and they have high expectations of themselves.” Leading the charge for the Saxons this season are a good group of seniors led by short stop Dustin Bowman, who will also see some time on the mound for the Saxons this spring. Also relumrng are BJ. Donnini (C/3B), Brian Devries who Evans says hits the ball harder than anybody he’s coached, Eli Schmidt a great first baseman who is also the team's top outfielder. Other senior returnees for the Saxons in­ clude Chris Rounds (P/OF), Cody While (OF), and Josh Sanders (OF). They’ll be joined by a group of young­ sters who helped lead the JV team to a great season last year. “We’re counting on them to help contribute." says Evans. “Wc play in a tough conference,’’ says Evans of the O-K Gold. “There aren’t any weak teams out there." Evans aays he expects to sec Unity Christian at the top of the heap this season, and looks for South Christian to be right up there with its strong pitching staff. “Then there’s Wayland and Wyoming Park who arc traditional powers." “We just need to gel good pitching, timely hitting, and good defense,” says Evans. “The same thing every coach would say." Long live the triple Don't look now, but the Tigers are only one game behind .500 for the season. Well on Wednesday they were anyway. I couldn't icok ahead to Wednesday night's contest with the Twins. Detroit lost its opener on Monday to the Twins, which isn't a news flash, but I’m sure if the Tigers make it back to one game below JOO at any point lhe rest of lhe way it will be. How, or maybe a better question is why, are we going to stay with the Tigers this spring? That’s not Ernie’s voice on lhe radio anymore. One legend went away. A lot of peo­ ple are excited that a lot of legends are back. Trammel, Gibby, Lance Panish, Sparky’s even shown up here and there. But remember none of those guys are playing. It seem* like th^Tigcr organization has been more worried about where lhe Tigers are playing rather than who is playing for them. Did you hear that they’re reconstructing the ball park already. "Bring the fences in,” they said. “A ball better be a home run if it gets over an outfielder’s head." In Detroit, first Tiger Stadium wasn’t good enough, so they spend millions of dollars on a new field. A field that was supposed to be different. We were going to get to see guys racing from the bailers box all the way around to third base. It wasn’t even sup­ posed io take the ball bouncing off of Jose Canseco’s head, or flying into the stands from the hand of Chuck Knoblauch. It was going to be baseball like its played on sandlots, with players having to know how to ran the bases. But that’s not what flies 1 guess. I’d rather see a 1-0, or 3-2 game than anything approaching double-figures, let alone the 20's, but they’ve gotta bring the fences in. Home runs sell tickets, I guess. Desensitization is a word usually reserved for when people see so much violence on TV or in the media that seeing it in everyday life, it no longer affects them. We'll it's about lime they began applying that word to baseball, and the home run in particular. It used to be great to see a guy hit a home run. Now that's all you see. It’s everywhere on Sportscenter, and local news shows. Home runs are turning into Texas league singles. Bringing the fences in doesn’t help al all. One Minnesota Twin, who had been robbed by lhe deep fences al Comerica Park a number of times over the last couple years knocked one out on opening day. His quotes made him round like that was the way it was supposed to be. h’a not supposed to be that way. "If it wasn’t hard everybody would do it." Now in mayor league baseball, everybody is doing it It’s supposed to be hard. WeB, at lead Comerica was ready for the season opener, unlike the Saxon vanity baseball field this spring. Pint they decided the field should be tamed, so now there's an infield creeping its wry across the right field line. A cold soggy spring helped push what was supposed to be the Saxons home opener on Monday night, to a road game at Maple Valley. I hear Middleville is win trying to tweak the design of its upcoming new diamond as well, I wonder if they still want real grass. The band could be practicing in the outfield. Saxon Justin Pratt hustles his way arcund third base in the Saxons's sea­ son opening loss to Maple Valley. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings rightie Dustin Bowman took the h« Tuesday at Maple Valley, and gave the Saxons a shot by pitching some strong relief innings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Girls’ golf ready to go The 2003 Hastings* Varsity Giris' Golf Team, (front from left) Akiko Okamura, Jessica Pond, Kristen Beckwith, Jill Jolley, Dannie Doyle, Jessica Falconer, Ra­ chael Wolfe, Brittney Cinco, Leah Wood, (back) Coach Bruce Krueger, Amanda Sunior, Amanda Hurless. Hailey Norton, Megan DePew, Jena Johnson, Dannie Prough, Sarah Frantz, Dani Hodges, Angie Jones, Brooke Koons, and Coach Dennis O'Mara. There are twenty-one enthusiastic young ladies involved in the HHS golf program. “We will field both a varsity and junior varsity team that will each play their own OK-Gold schedule of competition," says See GOLF, page 12 BOSLEY PHARMACY TOMS MARKET 241 E. State Rd. Hastings 945-5372 "A Fall Smite independent Pkarmoey serving Hustings & Barry County" 118 S. Jefferson, Hastings 945-3429 Mark D. Christensen COLEMAN AGENCY 312 E. Court. Hastings 945-3412 MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK 629 W. State St, Hastings EDWARD JONES 421 W. Woodlawn, Hastings 945-3553 DR. DANIEL GOLE 121 W. Woodlawn. Hastings 948-2244 945-9561 STATE FARM INSURANCE |-AD GRAPHICS Paul Peterson 1215 N Broadway. Hastings Oiulily Printers & Publishers 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings 948-8001 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 3. 2003 - Page 11 New beginning for Saxon girls’ soccer ■Wfc I 2 ^5111;. I ^SSTIMGs The 2003 Hastings’ Varsity Girls' Soccer Team, (front) Angie Norris, (kneeling from left) Rachel Arias. Katrina Jacobs. Jami Shilling, Margo Cooklin. Erin Hemerting. Arica Newton. Allison Cooney. Kate Selvig. Debby Stevens, Betsy Acker. Erin Fish, (back) manager Chasity Neil. Ken Wilis. Lisa Noteboorn. Kathryn Satie. Mindy Colvin. Jessica Ranguette, Kristi Tolger, Jennifer Shaw. Ashley Lowe, and Coach Sarah Dernco. Sarah Derrico. currently a member of the Calvin College "arsity women's soccer team has taken o%.. .he reigns of the Saxon varsity girls' soccer program this spring. “Wc are hoping to develop a new pro­ gram here at Hastings for years to come with a new style of play." says Dcrrico. “Wc arc working on changing the styles of play since the old style of kick and run was not very effective. We are changing over to a new style of control and a passing game instead." That's the biggest hurdle the Saxon team will have to contend with at this early stage of the rebuilding process. Last year’s squad went 7-10. and Derrico says. “1 anticipate a better finish than last year by what I have seen so far." Senior defenders Mindy Colvin and Mindy Shaw return to lead the defense, be­ hind a good midfield group which returns juniors Jami Shilling and Margo Cooklin. and sophomore Debby Stevens. This group of returnees and key new­ comers. juniors Lisa Noteboom (def) and Angie Norris (gk). and sophomore forward Katrina Jacobs have begun to build what Derrico calls a “great team attitude and work ethic. We don't quit when things ar­ en't going our way." The Sqxon ladies will need that kind of an attitude battling in the O-K Gold this season. “Unity Christian will he the team to beat." says Derrico. “I know some of lhe girls there and they have incredible speed and ball control. They have been known in the past to have a great game and I'm sure the tradition hasn't changed. Of course. Wayland is always a rivalry for these girls. They have already been talking about it.” The girls fell. 2-0. in their first contest of the season Tuesday night in Hastings against Cedar Springs, and traveled to Lowell on Wednesday night. Up next for the Saxons is a visit to Sparta Tuesday April 15. Youngsters looking to help Saxon girls’ track improve in standings c The Saxon varsity girls’ track team is filled with young talent this spring. “We have lots of first year runners who will give us a boost this season,” says second-year Saxon Coach Fred Hutchinson. That group of key young runners in­ cludes freshman Natalie Pennington (dis­ tance), sophomores Katie Lawrence (sprints and long jump), Amber Peck (sprints and hurdles), and Megan Bolthouse (hurdles). “We are looking forward to seeing how our young talent develops throughout the year,” says Hutchinson. The top returnees from a squad that struggled through a 1-7 O-K Gold season last year are seniors Niki Noteboom (sprints and high jump) and Emily Hoke (distance). Sarah Clevenger will run dis­ tance races with Hoke as she returns for her junior year along with classmates Amanda Becktel (sprints and pole vault) and Nicole Shaw (throws). The Saxons opened their O-K Gold schedule on Wednesday night as they trav­ eled to Caledonia to take on the Fighting Scots. Hutchinson sees this one as a big test for his girls. He expects to see Caledonia at the top of the conference standings by the time the season comes to an end. What kind of goals are there for this Saxon squad? Hutchinson says he's looking for his team to “improve our overall confer­ ence record this year, and to improve stead­ ily throughout the year.” The Saxons next take to the track against Kenow. Hills, after spring break. Monday P ’ _______ ______ * . . The 2003 Hastings’ Varsity Girls’ Track Team, (front from left) Carolin Ripprich.Tamara Thompson. Natalie Pennington Amanda Becktel. Megan Bolthouse. Katie Lawrence. Amber Peck. Kim VanNocker, Kaylyn Armstrong (second row) Coach Fred Hutghinson, Heather Rising, Erin Dahn, Sarah Clevenger, Olivia Pare, Niki Noteboom, Emily Hoke Deanna .., ..J*";. Jam.!e TjyajYt0*’ (back) JayrT,ee Campli. Ashley Jarman, Nicole Shaw. Katolyn Rounds. Sarah • ‘Walker. SlerrftHBer,anffTSSaWiompson. ■ .• i. ■ . Saxon boys’ track team trying to land on its feet The 2003 Hastings Varsity Boys’ Track Team, (front from left) Jared Ford. Miles Warren, Matthew Aspinall. Neil Moore. Ashtin King, Joel MahriHe. Christopher Edwards, (second row) Bryan Myers. Randy Hare. Heath VanBelkum, Mark Ferrall. William Woodmansee. D.J. Falconer. Charles Danks, Jared McKee, (third) Joel Gibbons. Chad Kendall. Chad Hess. Josh Wescott. Nathan Selby. Craig Laurie, Adrian Endsley. Brent Kelley, (back) Coach Paul Fulmer, Nicholas Sinclair, Jerald Miller. Matthew Hoffman. David Peterson, Paul Downing, Bruce Carpenter, Russell Burgdorf. Charles James, and Kyle Makley More than anything, this year might be about trying to erase the memory of last season for the Hastings* varsity boys’ track team. The Saxons were 0-8 last season in the O-K Gold. “When we wrote out our goals most of the guys put down: Win a meet,” said Coach Paul Fulmer, who’s beginning his 18th season leading the Saxon boys. “I think if we improve we can win at least half of our meets.” For the most part Fulmer expects the Saxons to do all right, but “the field events arc way down this year compared to yester­ year,” except in the long jump. In that event the Saxons return a strong pair, senior Bruce Carpenter and sopho­ more Joel Maiville. Fulmer also says that the pole vault could turn into a strength for his Saxons. Senior Paul Downing returns to lead the way in that event. Maiville and Downing will also be part of what Fulmer expects to be a decent group of sprinters. They’ll be joined in the dashes by one of the team’s top newcom­ ers. freshman DJ. Falconer. A couple of other top returnees for the Saxons are seniors Craig Laurie in the hur­ dles and Jake Heuss in the middle distance races. Fulmer also says he likes a couple of his freshmen distance runners, David Peter­ son and Rusty Burgdorf. “The O-K Gold is a pretty tough league in track,” says Fulmer. “I expect Wayland to be al the top. Cedar Springs, and Caledo­ nia is always in it” The Saxons have their work cut out for them if they want to get back to their usual spot in the lop three or four teams in the conference. The Saxons kicked off the Gold season Wednesday night at Caledonia, and run next at home when they host Kenowa Hills Monday April 7. 4 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apni 3. 2003 Saxon softball looks to stay the course The 2003 Hastings Varsity Softball Team, (front from left) Coach Marty Buehler, DeeAnne Wright. Heidi Wear, Jennie Wanland, Nicole King, Ashley Gibson, Coach Jodi Dariand, manager Ashley Bunge, (back) Abbie Allerding Cassandra Meade. Courtney Fortier, Tiffany Howell. Holly Wilson, June Bishop, and Amber Thomas. Saxon varsity softball Coach Marty Buehler says that this season's squad hopes to keep the ball rolling. Last year's team went 19-12 overall, won the Hastings Invitational, and finished third in the O-K Gold. With a little luck the Saxons will come close to those achieve­ ments again this year. Hastings has a pair of senior pitchers re­ turning to the center of the diamond this spring. Amber Thomas and Abbie Allcrding. Senior catcher June Bishop is back at the other end of the battery. Other returning seniors include Tiffany Howell in the outfield, the double play combination of Courtney Fortier and Cassie Meade. That core group makes up the strength of this season's team, pitching and infield de­ fense. Buehler says he sees sophomore Heidi Wear as they key addition to this team, and lists Wear's potential positions as third, first, short, pitching, or even in the outfield. The girls split a double header with Ma­ ple Valley on Monday and the first pitch of conference play will be thrown Wednesday April 16 when the Saxons visit Unity Christian. Buehler says that he expects Unity to be one of the top teams in the Gold this year along with Wyoming Park, South Christian, and Wayland. Round-op The Saxon squad won its first contest of the season on Monday, knocking off Maple Valley 5-3 in the first game of a double header. Abbie Allerding got the win for the Sax­ ons, allowing just five hits and one walk. Buehler said that offensive depth is something the Saxons have to work on this season, but in the opener the Saxons had four different players score runs, and four different hitters with RBI's. Tiffany Howell was 2/3 with a stolen base and scored the first run of the season for the Saxons when Heidi Wear laid down a bunt in the first inning and the Lions lost control of the throw. It started a four run first inning for the Saxons. Cassie Meade had a pair of RBI’s in the contest, while June Bishop and Amber Thomas each had one. Hastings led 5-2 heading into the top of the fifth when Lion Elisha Gibson led off the inning with a triple to left. Jessie Grant then knocked her home with a sacrifice fly to center to make it 5-3. Allerding then ended things with her seventh strikeout of the contest. Jamie Jones had the other two RBI’s for the Lions in defeat. In the first game Hastings committed only one error, but in the second they had thr.ic. The final one proved very costly in a 5-4 defeat. Hastings led 3-1 in the fourth when Lion Jessica Mansfield knocked in one run to make it 3-2 with runners still at second and third with one out. Sammy Cowell laid down a bunt for the Lions, which the Saxons scooped up but the throw went all the way to the right field fence. Three runs came in giving Valley a 5-3 lead. Hastings scored one in the next inning, and then the game was called due to dark­ ness. Howell scored three of the Saxons’ runs on two walks and a HBP. Wear had two RBI’s and scored a run. For Maple Valley Jessie Grant went 2/3 from the plate and scored a run. Holly Forest smacked a double and later came across the plate. Mansfield, Gibson, Jones, and Sammy Cowell had the Lions* four RBI’s. Jessica Cowell got the win for Maple Valley. Hastings record is 1-1. Maple Valley is 2-2 to this point. Hastings’ senior Tiffany Howell races across home plate, scoring the Saxons first run of the season. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tennis team a little green There’s a youth movement taking place on the Hastings tennis courts. Thirty boys came out to be a part of the Saxon varsity and JV tennis team’s this fall, but only one is a Senior. Of the rest of the squad, two-thirds of the team members are freshmen and sophomores. Last year’s Saxon team finished the sea­ son 0-12. The memory of that is something this squad will have to try and get past, along with their inexperience. “Because of the age of the team and the lack of experience, we need to start learn­ ing how to win and build on that experi­ ence,” says Coach Rich Poja. The singles side of the lineup for the Saxons does have some varsity tennis ex­ perience on its side. Third year varsity jun­ iors Tom Girrbach and Josh Bemhciscl will fill the first and second singles spots. Sophomore Mark Vanderveen is back for his second season on varsity and will play in the third singles spot. Dan Hodges, another third year varsity junior could split time between first dou­ bles and some singles matches this spring. Poja lists his top newcomers as freshman Jeffery Quick who could sec time in both singles and doubles action, and the addition of Coach Andrew Haines to take the reigns of the Saxon JV squad. The Saxons opened conference play last night, Wednesday April 2 at Sparta, and they don’t play again until after the break when they host Caledonia on Monday April 14. The Fighting Scots will provide a tough early season test. Poja says he expects them to be near the top of the league along with the teams from South Christian, Unity Christian, and Wayland. Hastings will be doing its best to try and keep up with that group this season, as the Saxons shoot for a spot in the middle of the conference’s final standings. Saxon senior pitcher Abbie Allerding tries to get a throw over to first before the Uons’ Kyndra Root can reach the bag. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ‘Golf’ cont. from page 10 Coach Bruce Krueger. “The players have worked hard in both indoor and outdoor practices and look forward to beginning competitive play on Tuesday. April 15." The varsity team returns five letter win­ ners in senior co-caplains Kriutie Welton and Counccy Oakland, and juniors Jill Jol­ ley, Kristen Beckwith, and Brittney Cinco. Contributions are also expected from first time player, senior Jessica Pond, and juniors Angie Jones, Rachael Wolfe, and Leah Wood. “The team’s strengths are team chemis­ try and depth and the key to success will be to post four solid scores at every match,” says Krueger. “All six players in any match will be capable of contributing to team suc­ cess." South Christian and Caledonia are ex­ pected to be the teams to beat in the OKGold. The conference jamboree at Orchard Hills on April 17 will give an early indica­ tion of where we stand in the conference, says Krueger. The conference championship will be up for grabs right up until the season finale at the OK-Gold tournament on Monday, May 12, at Sunnybrook C.C. The 2003 Hastings’ Varsity Boys’ Tennis Team, (front from left) Eric Frith, Justin Selleck, Justin Lambert, Tom Girbach, Tim Steeoy, Aaron Fortier, Jon Hollister, (back) Alexander Larson, Pete Swiatek, Josh Bemheisel, Dan Hodges, Brian Cottrell. Jeffery Quick. Mark Vanderveen, Andrew Cotant, and Coach Rich Poja. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Apnl 3. 2003 - Page 13 Bulldogs fall to cops in fundraising event a fight. The Bulldogs mounted a comeback thanks to some excellent rebounding, and very impressive shots by Mays. Tuthill. Sherman, and Hall. By the end of the quar­ ter the Bulldogs were able to get a onepoint lead. The fourth quarter was the hardest fought quarter for both teams. The police were able to regain lhe lead but the Bull­ dogs would not give up without a fight. At 5:34 left in the game the Bulldogs trailed 44-38. The Bulldogs were trying to pull ahead enough to relax but this was a nail bitter to the end, which ended with the police lead­ ing the Bulldogs by three. The Final Score was Bulldogs 48. Cops 5 1. This year's coach was once again Mr. Craig Jones. He put his heart and soul into the team and gave the Bulldogs the hope and confi­ dence to comeback each time the cops pulled ahead. Craig Jones was the greatest coach the TurnAround Center ever had. He was not only a great coach, instilling pride, teamwork, and dedication in the students, but he was more importantly a terrific friend. This will be the last year Craig Jones will be coaching the students so with much difficulty the students will say good­ bye to their coach as he goes on to bigger and better things. Story and photos provided by the Hast­ ings TumAround Center. Bulldog Marcos Salazar throws up a shot in front of the defense of Officer Joe Booher. The forth annual basketball game fund­ raiser between the local Law Enforcement (cops) and the Bulldogs of the Hastings Turn Around Center was the best ever. There were a lot of lead changes and it stayed close to the end. This year the Bulldogs came with an all­ star line up consisting of James Burton, Josh Hall, Matt Mays, Lee Houghtalin, Adam Tuthill, Jon Sherman, and Marcos Salazar. The Law Enforcement brought the youngest team they've ever had consisting of Joe Booher, Josh Sensiba, Kelly Brown, Travis Moore, Allen Brass, Joel Funk, Jay Olejniczak, and Brad Martin. In the first quarter both teams were feel­ ing out the opposition and finding who will guard who. The police were the first to score and were able to lead the majority of the quarter. The Bulldogs were able to stay on their heels with Tuthill getting a three-pointer and a fast break for two. There were many assists for both teams, but one of the best was Salazar to Hall for three, which ended the scoring for the Bulldogs in the first quarter. During the second quarter Hall was able to knock the ball away and get it to Mays for a lay up. Also, Sherman was able to steal the ball and take it the other way for two more points for the Bulldogs. The Law Enforcement held their ground and were able to gain a nine point cushion by the end of the first half, 28-19. The Bulldogs took the court for the third quarter and looked like they were ready for LEGAL NOTICES Bulldog Coach Craig Jones tries to rally his team to a fourth quarter come­ back against the Barry County Law En­ forcement squad. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made tn the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by BRENDA S. ROBERT. now known as BRENDA S CULP, whose address is 530 W Marshall Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. to the UNITEO STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now known as Rural Development). United States Deportment ot Agriculture, with its guaranteed loon center being located at 3469 E Grand River Avenue, Howeti. Michigan 48843. the Mortgagee, such Mongage being dated May 11. 1992 and record­ ed May 14. 1992 in Liber 543 ol Barry County Records on Pages 869 through 872. inclusive, said Borrower having entered into a certain Reamortization Agreement with the Government effective September 23. 1993. and by reason ol such default the Mortgagee elects to declare the entire unpaid amount ol such Mortgage duo and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, lhe sum ot EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY­ SEVEN AND 791100 (588.377.79) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having boon instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgages, or any pert thereof, whereby the power ol sale contained in said Mortgages has become operative. Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue ol the power ol sale contained In sad Mortgage and n pursuance ol the statue in such case made and provided, said Mortgage wa be foreclosed by a sale of the premrtes therein described or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary. at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to lhe Circuit Court located al the Barry County Courthouse In the City ot Hastings on Thursday. May 1. 2003 a 1:00 p.m. local Cme. in the allomoon ol said day. and said premises will be sold lo pay the amount so an aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 825 percent interest, legal coats, attorneys' toes and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to lhe date of said sale; which said prarriaes are described kt said Mortgage as tallows, to wk: Lands and promises situated In the City ol Hastings. County of Barry, and Stalo of Nkchigon Lol 1259. City ol Hasongs. according to the recorded plat thereof In Uber 4 ol Plats on pegs 1 (Commonly known as 530 W. Marshall Street. Hastings. Mtohigan 49058; Tax Roll No. 06-55­ 001-481-00.) The redemption period Shan be six (6) months from the date ol sale unless too property la aban­ doned In wt* Yi case too redemption period shall be thirty (X) .lays tram toe dais of sale This ■ an attempt to cotteci a debt. Any Inionnation obtainod w« bo used tor that purpose. For further information wito regard to Lis toredoeure contact toe Community Development Manager al too local o«ce or Rural Development at 3334 Edgewood Road. P.O. Box 129. Berrien Springs. Michigan 49103. telephone (288) 471­ 9111. extension 118. Dated: March 24. 2003 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now Rural Development). United Stales Department ol Agriculture. Mortgagee Robert J. Zkta (P22749) Attorney tor Mortgagee SCHEUERLE 6 Z1TTA 300 Washington Street P.O. Box 212 Grand Haven. Ml 49417 (816) 842-1470 (4-24) Switch To ALLTEL Short Foroclooure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCI­ ATES P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Uoyd R. Morse. Jr. and Joyce Morse, husband and wife to The Huntington National Bank, successor by merger to FMB-Arcadia Bank. Mortgagee, dated June 23. 1997. and recorded on July 23.1997. in Liber 702. on page 766, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED SEVENTY THREE AND 777100 DOL­ LARS ($121,873.77). including adjustable rate interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or soma part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1DO o'clock pjn.. on April 24, 2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 10. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BETTER DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10: THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF HEAD LAKE ROAD. 666 35 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 567.53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERUNE. NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST 429.98 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST. 291.57 FEET TO THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE. 715.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 270.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 59 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 421.78 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER THE WESTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR EXISTING HEAD LAKE ROAD. The redemption period than be 12 month* from tie dale of such sate. Dated: March 10.2003 The Huntington National Bank, successor by merger Io FMB-Arcadia Bank Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2003-23677-DE Estate of Larry J. Snrvtfy. deceased Date of birth: 05/18/37. TO AU CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS Tha decedent. Larry J. Srwefy. deceased, who Wed at 143 19th Street N.W. Ruskin. FL. died 2/9/00. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Carmen M Borton, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court SI.. Sta. 302, Hasting* and the named/proposed personal representative wttten 4 months after the date ot pubbeabon of this notice Date: 03/26/03 Gregory T. Worker (P44182) 7577 US Highway 12 Onsted. Ml 49265 (617)467-1000 Carmen M. Borton 311 Woodside Dr. Onsted. Ml 49265 (517) 467-6681 (4/3) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED W1X BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE BALE Default ha* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason M. Ogg. & Rebecca L Ogg. husband and wife. to Ragstar Bank. FSB. mortgagee, dated May 15. 2001 and recorded July 10. 2001 in Uber Document • 1062877. Barty County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Ninety-Seven and 99/100 Dollars ($75,097.99) including interest at the rate of 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale conttened in Vie mort­ gage and the statutes of toe State al Mictegan, notice is hereby given that toe mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premise*, or some part of toem. at puMc venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 1,2003. The premises are located in toe City of Dalton. Barry County, Michigan, and are daacribed w: Lot 78 of Lakewood Estates, accordtog to toe recorded Plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 4 of Plats on Page 19. The redemption period shal bo 6 montoa from toe date of such sate, unteos Via property te determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 9600.3241a, in which case toe redempOon period shall be 30 days from toe date of to* sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind Vie sate In toe event a 3rd party buy* too property and toore is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: March 27,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ragstar Bank, FSB. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 FM No. 287.0066 N77-4/24 PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION TUESDAY. APRIL 8 j? MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP HALL 721 DURKEE STREET f M-66) SOUTH END OF tJASHVTTTE VILIAUE 6:00 PM. BIDDING STARTS Get the LOWEST PRICE INVEST IN THE RED. WHITE. AND BLUE1 on the Motorola V60i Available on any ALLTEL rate plan $9.95 a month or higher.* LIMITED TIME Now Only $29.95 After SMmWMn rotate The ALLTEL FREEDOM GUARANTEE Apples to ALLTEL Freedom plans Does not apply to prepato calling plans. 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April 3. 2003 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUfT COURT - FAMILY DMSIOM PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 2003-23684-NC In the matter ot Brayan Alexander Colthurst Foreman & Cados Daniel Colthurst Foreman. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by tlte following: TAKE NOTICE: On Apnl 18. 2003 at 3DO p.m. in the Family Division Coi”troom. 220 W. Court St.. Ste. 302. Hastings, Mi before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge. a hearing will be held on the petition lor change uf name of A) Brayan Alexander Colthurst Foreman. B) Cados Daniel Cothjrst to A) Brayden Quinn-Castillo Cotthurst. B) Raven Glenn - Ramos Colthurst. 3-26-03 Heather & Scott Colthurst 12935 Valley Dnve Waytand. Ml 49348 269-792-4535 (4/3) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT, ANY FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Henry Davis and Frances Davis, husband and wife, to Advanta National Bank, mortgagee, dated May 26. 1999 and recorded June 4. 1999 in Document 1030668, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY. AS CUSTODIAN OR TRUSTEE. FKA BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALI­ FORNIA N.A. by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register a I Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Ten and 58/1X Dollars ($15310 58) including interest at the rate of 11.25% per annum Undor the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tf« mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on May 8, 2003. The premises are located in the City ol Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 bne ol Section 32. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Distant West 11X feet from the East 1/4 post thereof; thence Southerly 470 feet parallel with the West Une of the East 3/4 ol the Southeast 1/4 of said section 32; thence West approximately 348 feet parallel with the said East and West 1/4 line of Section 32; thence North 2 degrees 10* W 148 feet; thence N 88 Degrees 01* E 146 feet; thence N 1 Degree 00*E 317 feet to the East and West 1/4 line of Section 32; thence East 202 feet to the place of begmning. Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324ia, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 3, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY. AS CUSTODIAN OR TRl^TEE. FKA BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CAUFORNIA NA.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1OX File No. 2XX19 Put>:4/3-5/1 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwrcn M. Fisher and June L Fisher. Husband and Wile (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 25. 1997, and recorded on August 1. 1997 in Uber 703 on Page 847 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated July 25. 1997, which was recorded on August 1. 1997 in Liber 703 on Page 793. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND NINETY-THREE AND 35/1X dollars ($66,09335). including fotorest al 8.000% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in sted mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be forectoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m., on May 8. 2X3. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are Lot 97 in the Village ot Nashville, according to the recorded Ptat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plato on Page 10. Barry County Records. The redemptton period shal be 6 month(s) from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemptton period shal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 3.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TEAM S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Fwms. Ml 48025 Rte #200315585 Team 8 (4T24) Use the Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Can. .945-9554 COMBINED NOTICE NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Qty of Hastings (Name of Applicant) Date Pubtahed, April 3. 2003 XI E Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 269-945-2468 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about Aprfl 21. 2003, tha above named City win request tha state of Michigan to retoaoo Federal funds under Utts I of ths Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L 93-383) tor ths following project COBG DOWNTOWN IMPLEMENTATION GRANT - WALDORF BUILDING RENOVATION TO PiSTALL A PUBLIC ELEVATOR 106 E. STATE STREET, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 ESTIMATED COST: 100,000 Finding of No Significant Impact It has been determined that such request for retenes of funds will not constitute an action slgnlflcsntty affecting tha quality of the human environment and accordingly the above­ named City has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1«*> (P.L 91-190). The reasons tor ouch decision not to prepare an EIS are as follows: The project will not significantly Impact the physical, historical, social economic or cul­ tural environments. An Environmental Review Record .especting the proposed project has been made by the above-named Qty which document., the environmental review of the project and more fully sets forth the reasons why an EIS is not required. This environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is available for public examination and copying upon request at City of Hastings between the hours of 8X a m. and 5 CO p m No further environmental review of such pmiect is proposed to be conducted prior to the request tor release of federal funds Al interested agencies, groups and persons dsagreetng with this decision are invited to submit written comments tor consideration by the City of Hastings to XI E State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 on or before April 18. 2003. An such comments so received win be considered and the Qty will not request the release ol federal funds or take any administrative action on the pro­ posed project prior to the date specified in the precedmg sentence Release of Funds The Crty of Hastings will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds from the State of Michigan under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The City of Hastings is certifying to the Stets of Michigan that The City qf Hastings and L Joseph Rahn. Certifying Officer of Applicant in Ida official capacity aa Certifying Officer consent to accept the jurisdiction of the federal THS RRM IS A DEBT COII FCTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INEOBMABOXOeiAlNEO WILL BE USED EQB THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUH OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A Gordon and Nicole M Gordon, husband and wife, to GMAC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 30. 1999 and recorded December 2. 1999 m instru­ ment number 1038622. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Four and 10/100 Dollars ($69,344.1) includ­ ing interest at the rate of 8.25% per annum. Under thu power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and th* statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is Iiereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged pramees. or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1X p.m. on May 8. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Maple Grove County of Barry. State of Michigan described as follows: Beginning at the southeast comer of Section 30. Town 2 north, range 7 west; thence west 20 rods along the south line of section 30; thence north 32 rods thence east 20 rods to the east tine of section 30; thence south 32 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date ol such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 3. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES FC Attorneys tor GMAC Mortgage Corporation . As. Mortgagee * P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 280.0242 Pub: 4/3 — 5/1 THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY EQRJMAT PURPOSE. PLEASE GQMTACT Delault has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua A Troemei, an unmar* ried man. to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 22. 2001 and recorded April 11. 2001 in Document No. 1058000. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Six and 40/IX Dollars ($114,138.4) including interest at the rate of 8.875% per Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ot Michigan, notice is here by given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 130 p.m. on May 8, 2003. The premises are located in the Township ol Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 863.28 feet along the North line of said Section 16. for point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West 600 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast IM of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 230 feet peraNef with said North section Ine; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds East 600 feet parallel with said West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1M; thence South 09 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds East 230 feet along said North section line to point ol begin­ ning. Together with and subject to a 40 toot wide easement for ingress and egress, centerline described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16. Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 111339 feet along the North line of said Section 16 tor point of beginning of said center­ line; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 sec­ onds West 385.93 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1M of said Section 16; thence South 14 degrees 06 minutes 11 seconds East 233.35 feet; thence South 54 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 13935 feet; thence South 32 degrees 41 minutes 17 seconds’ East 73.66 feet to a point of ending of said cen­ terline. The side lines of said easement extended points or properly boundaries. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 davs from the date ot the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 3, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Pub: 4/3-5/1 File No. 238.0020 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USEO FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Steven Brotherton and Lisa .lean Brotherton, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 13. 1999, and recorded on July 20. 1999 document •1032737 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-FOUR THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR AND 88/100 dollars ($94,424.88). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby gn/en that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on April 24.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the northeast comer ot section 26. town 2 north, range 9 west; thence south 00 degrees 45 minutes 54 seconds west on the east line of the northeast. 1/4 of said seclion 861.96 teet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing south 00 degrees 45 minutes 54 seconds west on said east 466.70 fete to the south line of northeast 1/4 ol sted northeast 1/4; thence south 89 degrees 53 minutes 19 seconds west on said Ine 466.70 feet thence north 0 degrees 45 minutes 54 seconds east 466.70 test thence north 89 degrees 53 minutes 19 seconds east 466.70 feet to toe place of beaming. The redemption period shal be 12 monthfs) from the date of such sale. Dated: March 20, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate #200314537 TeamG (4/10) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika Meyers Beckett & Jonas PLC. is attempt­ ing to collect a debt and any information obtained wM be used tor that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J. Hawkins, a single man. mortgagor, of 35 Lakeside Drive. Waytand. Ml 49348, to United Bank of Michigan. a Mtohigm Banking corporalton. mortgagee, dated June 9, 2000, recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds tor Barry County, on June 16,2000, in Instrument No. 1045647. Because of said detaiit too mort­ gagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forth­ with. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be duo for principal, al interest accruing there­ after and expenses on said mortgage the sum ol $719,953.66. No suit or proceedhg in tew has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and lo pay said amount with into rest. as provided in said mortgage, and al legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys* tees allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage wffl be foreclosed by sate of the mortgaged premises at pubic sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, April 24,2003, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as follows: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 ol Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 10 West described as fol­ lows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of said Section 17; thence West 326.31 feet along the south hne of said Section 17 to the West tine of an unnamed public road 25 feet in width; thonce North 00*39*45* East 50.00 Feet (Recorded as North) along the West line ol said public road; thence North 35*19*09* East 124.06 feet (record­ ed as North 37*14’ East) along the Northwesterly line of said public road; thence North 35*19 09* East 40.84 feet along the Northwesterly Ine of a private road 33 feet In width; thence North 89*12*58* East, 49.24 feet along the North ine of sted 33 toot private road; thence North 29*48*46* East 104.88 feet along the Northwesterly Ine of said 33 foot private road to the true Point of Beginning; thence West 150.00 feet to a traverse line along the Southeasterly shore of Payne Lake; thence North 06*15*06* East 38.57 feet along said traverse line; thence North 62*12*37* East 132 25 feet along said traverse bne; thence South 44*39*30* East. 95.85 feet to the Northwesterly line of said 33 toot private road; thence South 50*28*28* West 50.00 feet Mong said private road; thence South 50*28’28* West 50.00 feet along said private road to foe Point of Beginning, extending foe North and South Itoes of said parcel to the waters edge of Payne Lake; together with rights of ingress and egress In the private road herein described The property is located or. Rock Drive. Yankee Springs Township. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period w« be six (6) months from the date of safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the rtatw Of sal* Dated: March 21. 2003 United Bank of Michigan By: MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Daniel R. Kubiak 900 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 632-8000 (4/17) courts If an action la brought to enforce responsibilities In relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these responsibilities have boon satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval the City of Hastings may use the Block Grant funds and the state will have satisfied Its responsibilities under ths Nattonel Environmental Policy Act of 1969. OBJECTIONS TO STATE RELEASE OF FUNDS The State of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval only if it is on one of the following bases (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of applicant approved by the Stale of Michigan; or (b) that applicant's environmental review record for the project indicated omission of a required decision finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process Objections must be prepared and submitted to the State of Michigan. Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Community Development Block Grant Program. 300 North Washington Square. 4th Floor, Lansing. Michigan 48913 Objections to the lelease of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be consid­ ered by the state No objection received after May 6. 2X3. will be considered by the stale L JOSEPH RAHN. Economic Director X1 E. State St, Hastings, Michigan 49058 E.L.S. inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • • • • • • All 48 States vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East Coast - west coast Cali Toll Free: 866-795-7820 SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD MARCH 12, 2003 All Board Membwi prw«n Approved aganda. Minutes ol previoua moMng accapled as prim­ ed Treasurer's report eccepled as printed. Approved mown to eccept Scott Perry Io Ml membership in Fire Depertment Approved peyment ot vouchers. June Oosler. Clerk Attested to by Robert Meek. Supervisor (40) Nodes Ot Mortgage Forectosm Me THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WML BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARV DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-OeleuS has been made n the condtnne pl a mortgage made by O. Stephan Menke and Deknarae Menke, husband and ode (original mortgagors) Io Ragetar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 21. 1SBS. and recorded on June 2.1990 as Documers No 1030499 in Bwry County Records. Michigan, and was aaaignsd by said mortgagee lo Fannie Maa. Assignee by an assignment deled Jwtuwy 3. 2000. wfkch wm recorded on February 23. 2000. ae DocuWa No 1041385. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there a claimed lo be due ■ the dale hereol the sun ot ONE HUNDRED TWENTYONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTYSIX ANO 77/100 dotas (S121.7BS77). stdudstg merest al 7.500% per annum Under lhe power ot sale contorted in said mortgage and ate staute m such case made and provided, notice la hereby given that said mort­ gage writ be torecioaed by a eale d the mort­ gaged pramoes. or some part ot them, at pubic venue, at lhe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. al ICO pm., on April 17. 2003 Said prenasM aro Muaasd n CtTY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan and are dsacribed as: Lots 273. 274 and 275 ot Algonqun lake Resort Propertma. Unit 12. according lo the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 ol Plats on Page 63 The redemption period shal be 6 monthfa) tram the dale of such sale, utleu tMarmined abandoned in accordance wah MCLA 600 3241 a in which case the redemption period ahal ba X days tram the due ot such sale Dated Mwch 13 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Trad 6 Trad. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Sole 200 Bingham Fwms, Ml 46025 F»e»2003t4710 Teams (43) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORBUmON OBTAINED MX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE BRJITARV DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Delault has been made In the conditions ol a mortgage made by Oeborah Versluys, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Hegiilfitton Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, datod June 5,2X1, and recorded on July 13, 2X1 Document No. 1063038 in Bvry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof foe sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND NME HUNDRED TWENTY AND 90/IX dolars ($110,9X.90). including interest at 7.375% per Under the power of sale contained in stod mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be forectoeed by a sale ot foe mort­ gaged premtoM. or soma part ol them, at puMc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1X p m . on April 24.2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Lot X. Middtovle Downs Addtoon No. 2. accenting to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Uber 5 of Ptats, Page 13, Barry County Records. Al SO- Beginning at the Northwest cor­ ner of Lot X, Mktotevtoe Downs Addttkr. No. 2. accosting to the recorded ptat tharsc* ss record­ ed in Uber 5 of Plats, Pago 13; thence South 88 degrees 58 minutes X seconds East 119.85 toot (Ptat - 1X.02 toot) to the Northoost comer ot Lot X of said ptat; thonco North 01 dogroe 01 min­ utes X seconds East 3623 toot; thonco North 56 degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds West (previous deed - North 56 degress X minutes West) 90.55 tost; thence South 22 degrees 49 minutes 54 seconds West 96.67 toot to the piece of begin­ ning, al in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Toom 4 North, Rango 10 West. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 6 monti(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wtfo MCLA 6X3241O, in which case the redemption period sheB be X days from the date of such sale. Doted: March X. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. FLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 304X Telegraph Rood. Suite 2X Binghwn Farms, Ml 48025 Rte #20X15404 Team X (4/10) SYNOPSIS HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHP Regular Board Meeting March 11, MM Six Board members present, Phillips aboont; Deputy Treasurer Jack Phillips. County Commisstoner Noil. Deputy Nieuwenhuis, Library Administrator Schondeimayor and 2 guests. Minutes approved; Reports reooivod from Treasurer, County Commisstoner, Library, Deputy. Clerk and Supervisor. Received 2002 Financial Statement. Paid outstanding bitts. Adjourned at 7S5. Bonnie L. Cruttendon, Cterk Attested to by: Jim Brown, Supervisor (4/3) Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at.. 616-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 3. 2003 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES foiea Ok.ta.Mies ...continued I I ZEPHYRHILLS FL - Everett Keith Gallup, age 82 of Zephyrhills, passed away March 26, 2003 in Dade City. He is survived by his wife. Mary Gallup of Zephyrhills; son. Dewayne E. and Kathy Gallup of Hastings. Ml. a grandson. Dan Gallup of Grand Rapids, Ml; one great great granddaughter. Samantha; a sister. Vera Asplun of Hastings, Ml; four step­ grandchildren; Tracey. Tina and Larry. Bobbie and Shawn; at 15 step great grand­ children. He was predeceased by his first wife. • Marjory Gallup; two step-sons, George Albert •“Jody" Fauncc and Larry Lee Faunce. A memorial service was held Tuesday. April I, 2003 at the Trinity United Methodist Church of Wesley Chapel. Rev. A.C. Bryant officiated. A luncheon followed the service at the church. Bom April 23, 1920 in Tusten, Ml, to George M. and Lena (Green) Gallup. Mr. Gallup was the youngest of 13 chil­ dren. and came to the Zephyrhills area in 1988 from Michigan. He was a veteran of the US. Army serv­ ing in World War II. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and the D.M.V. both of Zephyrhills, and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, 7066 Fort King Road. Zephyrhills, FL 33541. Arrangements were made by Whitfield Funeral Home. Our Hometown Family, Serving Our Family. 813-783-9900. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Delault has tern made in the conditions of a mortgage mad* by Ricky L Elkins and Theresa M. Ettdns. husband and wile, as tenants by the entirety (orig^ai mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 1. 1999. and recorded on March 2. 1999. Document No. 1025905 in Barry County Record*. Micfegan. .and, waa. assigned, by aa*d mortgagee to the WeRs Fargo Bank Minnesota. M’-jonal Association fka Northwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 3. 2002, which was recorded on October 9. 2002. Document No 1089081. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TEN AND 40/100 dolars (S75.210.40). including interest at 8.910% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be to;.* tosed by a sato of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m.. on April 24.2003. Said promises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Mtohigan and are described as: Lot 23 of Sundago Park, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 71. together wni; the right of access to Thomapple lake over and across Lot 13 of Sundago Park Pat. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: March 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.u. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite <200227533 Team M (4/10) Gene T. Jackson ELIZABETHTOWN . KY - Gene T. Jackson, aged 57. of Elizabethtown. Ken­ tucky. formerly of Clarksville. Michigan, and veteran of the Vietnam War passed away on Thursday. April 27.2003. He was bom December 2. 1946 in Hastings. Michigan, the son of Burdette and June (Brooks) Jackson. He was preceded in d'-ith by his son. Ronald; father. Burdette; and grandaughters Samantha and Danielle. He is survived by his wife. Gloria (Fulton); mother. June; childten. DeAnna (Ray Reed). Tassie (Marvin McKenzie), Terry Fredericks, and Angela (Roy Mather); many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers. Robert. Stanley (Inge). Ross (Cheryl), and Alan (Teresa); sisters, Martha (Dale Smith), Dawn (Michael Thole), and Mary (Steve McHugh); and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. At his request, cremation will take place with funeral services at Brown Funeral Home, 306 College Street. Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701. A celebration of his life will be held at the VFW Post 4461. 3600 West Tupper Lake Road. Lake Odessa, Michigan. 4R849 on Sunday. April 6. 2003 from noon to 3 PM LEGAL NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in the cor. Mons of a mortgage mack- by Michael W. Hayes and Reda S. Hayes, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated March 12. 1999. and recorded un March 17. 1999 in Uber Document #1026648 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as assignee by an assignment dated Sept. 16. 1999. which was recorded on Oct 25. 1999. in Uber Document #1036982, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED ELEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN AND 58/100 dollars ($111.627 58). including interest at 6 950% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wdl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p m., on Apnl 17. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the North 12 rods of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: March 13. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team D (248) 593-1739 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200314280 Team D (4/3) Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. ia a debt collector and we are attempting to coIlect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KATHRYN E. CHAPPEL A SINGLE WOMAN to AMIERQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated November 22. 2000. and recorded on January 16. 2001, in Uber 5257, on page 1157 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due a: the date hereof the sun of sixty seven thousand e<ght hundred twenty nine and 42/100 Dollars ($67,829.42). including interest at 11.775% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate o.' the mort­ gaged promisee or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 1.-00 p.m. on May 8. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 76 AND 77 OF THE PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 19. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. ALSO LOT 125 OF PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 19. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shell be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter mined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which’case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 3. 2003 AMERKXJEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please ca»: (248) 540-7701 (4/24) Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS HRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A tiEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conations of a mortgage made by Adam R. I ettey and Jessica Lasley, husband and wile (original mortgagors) to Old Kent Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated October 13. 1995, md recorded on October 17. 1995 In Uber 642 on Page 779 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and rerecorded on May 29.1996 in Uber 661 on Page 989, Barry County Records and was an signed by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated July 5. 2001, which was recorded on August 14, 2001, in Document #1064869, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 04/100 dol­ lars ($40,856.04), including Interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m., on May 8.2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 77 feet of Lot 4, Stock 6. HJ. Kenfield's Addition to the City of Hastings, according to lhe recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 ol Plats on Page 9. Subject to easements and restrictions ol record. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 3. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TEAM M (248) 593-1306 Interested Purchasers: Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200315894 Team M (4/24) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Trust In the matter ot John H. Vekterman and Ohve Norma '^‘rierman Trust unde, Agreement dated August 23. 1993, as amended Date of Birth of Olrve Norma Vekterman: July 23. 1916. r TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decadent. Olive Norma Vekterman. who lived at 1795 M-37 North. Middleville. Michigan, died March 17.2003 leaving the above Trust entitled ‘John H. Velderman and Oltve Norma Vekterman Trust' in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Cay Vekterman of 1795 M-37 North. Middleville, Ml 49333. Successor Trustee of said Trust wrtNn 4 months after the date of publication of this notice March 21.2003 Siegel, Hudson. Gee. & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (Pl 5220) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Cay Velderman 1795 M-37 North Middleville. Michigan 49333 (4-3) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT!NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made h the corxfcfons of a mortgage made by Dennis J. Vandertii a married man and Melism Vandertii his wife (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 29. 2001. and recorded on January 13, 2003 in Liber 1095359 on Page 1 through 7 In Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 95/100 dolars ($125,225.95), including interest at 7.500% per annum by Affidavit of Claim of Interest recorded January 13.2003. in Document No 1095359. Barry County Records Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ia hereby given that said mort­ gage will be forectoeed by a sate ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on April 17, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Mch^an. and are described as: That part of Lot 40 of Lakeside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 55. described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast comer ol said Lot 40; thence Southwesterly along North Hne of said Lot 100 feet; thence Southeasterly paralei with the East line of said Lot to the South line of said lot, thence East to the Southeast comer of said lot. thence Northwesterly along East Ine of said lot to place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 13. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200230625 TeamC (4/3) STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 03-051-DO Plaintiff Nicote Harrison 529 S Hanover St Hastings. Ml 49058 David Hamson 5104 E. Van Buren #3099 Phx. AZ 85252 TO. David Harrison IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a divorce. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law m this court at the court address above on or before 28 days after publication. If you tai to do ao. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint Mad in this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in Hastings Banner tor three consec­ utive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. Date: 3/2503 James H. Ftsnef, Judge (4/17) Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sete THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WAX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condteons of a mortgage made by Duane T. Ra-idan. a married man and Stephvite Nicole RandaH. hie wife (original mortgagors) to Union Federal Savings Bank ot Indianapolis. Mortgagee, datod July 8.1999, and recorded on July 23.1999 in Instrument No. 1032886 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on September 9, 1999 In Instrument No. 1033672. Barry County Records and waa aaaignad by said mortgagee to the Washington Mutoai Bank. FA successor by merger to Bank United. Assignee by an assignment datod August 27.1989, which was recorded on December 13, 1999, in Instrument #1039002, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there to dakned to ba due a! toe date hereof tha sum of SDOY-FOUR THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 57/160 dottars ($84,735.57). inducting Interest al 8.000% per annum. Under tha power of sale contained in said mortgage and the stetute in such case made and provided, notice la hereby given that said mort­ gage wffl ba forectoeed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of toem, at pubttc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 pjn, on April 24,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest comar of Section 34. Town 1 North. Range 7 West Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence along the Section line 430 test; thence East 215 feet; thence South 430 feet to the South fine of sted Section; thence Weet to ate piece of beginning. The redemption period shal be 1 months) from tie date of such sate, untooa an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy to recorded In accordance wtto MCLA 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which caaa tha redemption period shall bo 6 months) from too date ot such sale. Dated: March 20, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanra. Ml 48025 Rte#200233432 VA Team F (4/10) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given Hal the Hastings Zoning Board ot Appeals w« hold a Pubic Hearing on Tuesday. April ,5. 2003. at 7.00 pm in me cay Hal Council Chambers, 201 East Stale Street, Hystings. MWigen The purpose of said hearing to tor the Board to hoar comments and make a determination on a request by Bruce Case, 915 East Railroad Street Hastings. Michigan (see map and legal below). The applicant to seeking permission from tha Zoning Board of Appeals to attow a nonconforming residential use to be expanded In the D-2 (Industrial) zoning dtotrict in accordance wtth the criteria set forth in Section 90-171(b) ot the City of Hastings Code of Ordhance. HASTINGS 4 The Hastings Area School System is accepting bids for the placement and replacement of parking lots with bitumi­ nous concrete paving. Bid documents can be picked up at the Hastings Area School System Administration Office located at 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan, until April 11, 2003. Legal description on said property to: CITY OF HASTINGS SEC 17T3N R8W915 E RAILROAD ST PART OF LOTS 1.2.3.4.5,6.7, 8 OF BLK 3 AND PART OF LOTS 2 & 3 OF BLK 2 OF BENNETT A KENFIEUTS ADD. AND PART OF VACATED UNION ST DESC AS: COM AT A PT ON THE E A W 1/4 LN SD SEC THAT IS 643.5 FT E OF THE CENTER OF SD SEC. TH N 46.5 DEG W 108.9 FT. TH N 46 DEG E 231 FT. TH N 80 DEG E TO THE N A E UNE OF THE PLAT. TH SEXY ALONG THE N LINE OF SD PLAT TO THE E A W 1/4 LINE OF SEC. 17. TH W ALONG THE 1X4 LINE TO P.O.9. EX. BEG AT A PT ON THE NETY RAN LINE OF RAILROAD ST. WHICH IS N 44 DEG 50 MIN W 104 FT. FROM CORNER LOT 5 Bi K 3 SD PLAT TH N 44 DEG 50 MIN W 4 FT. TH N 52 DEG 57 MIN E 220 FT. TH S 58 DEG 18 MIN E 117.25 FT. TH S 48 DEG 3 MIN W 116 FT. TH W 164 FT. TH S 45 DEG 10 MIN W 15.50 FT. TH N 44 DEG 50 MIN W 16 FT TO P.O.B. NOTICE TO BIDDERS ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS WE DO IT ALL...from Single Copies to Thousands, and Multi-sections. \ •LETTERHEADS •CARDS 'SIGNS • BROCHURES J-AD Graphics Hastings • 945-9554 BARRY C0UNH ROAD COMMISSION Seated proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission. 1725 West M-43 Highway. P.O Box 158. Hastings. Ml 49058. until 1000 im. Tuesday, April 22. 2003. for toek Seasonal Requirements of the following Materials Asphafl Paving Bituminous Matures Corrugated Mete & Course Aggregate lor Plastic Cuiverts Seal Coat HaMmg. Spreading & Gravel Processing m Grading Gravel Chaffee * Bender Pits Lxjute Asphalt Pavement Marking Slag for Seal Coat Seal CoM-Complete Slurry Seal Traffic Control Signs Treated Bndge Plantang. TmOers and Related Malenats All proposals must be plainly marked aa to their contents. Specif-cations and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address The Board reserves the right to reject any or afi proposals or to waive irregularities m the best interest of the Commission BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Donald WHIcutt, Chairman 0. David Dykstra, Member Roger L Paahby, Member Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hail. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five day* notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777. Evedl G. Manabum City Clerk �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 3. 2003 Jasmine L. Nichols. 17, cf Kalamazoo was sentenced to three days in jail and six months probation in Barry County Circuit Court March 20 for attempting to interfere with a crime report by threatening to kill or injure someone. The offense carries a maxi­ mum penalty of five years in prison. Court documents indicate Nichols asked a 17-year-old Kalamazoo teen if he knew someone who could “beat someone's (...)." According to court documents, the target of the attempted beating was a relative of Richard Cagle, 16. of Delton. Cagle was sentenced in Barry Circuit Court March 13 to 6-1/2 to 10 years in prison for third de­ gree criminal sexual conduct (forced pene­ tration — i.e., rape). Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Evans told Barry Circuit Judge James Fisher during Nichols’ sentencing that Ca­ gle asked Nichols to have a cousin of Cagle “severely beaten.” The cousin testified Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! BERBER CARPET: 40 yards, gorgeous, cannel wheat col­ or, bought, never unrolled, 2 months old, cost $600, sell $225. (517)204-0600 PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET: queen, new (still in plastic) cost $800. Sell $150. (517)626-7089 19% CHEVY LUMINA: POWER STEERING, POW­ ER BRAKES, POWER LOCKS, AM/FM/CASSETTE, ELECTRIC START­ ER, CAR BRA, TILT STEERING, A/C, INTER­ MITTENT WIPERS, CRUISE CAR IS IN FAN­ TASTIC CONDITION, NO RUST/NO CHIPS, KEY­ LESS ENTRY. RUNS EX­ CELLENT, OIL CHANGED EVERY 3,500-4,000 MILES. ASKING $4,000 OBO. CALL (269)945-9199 AFTER 5PM. '84 CHEVY CHEVETTE Runs, $250 OBO; '78 Chevy transmission 4x4 manual four w/transfer, $200 OBO. (269)795-7519 2 DESKS FOR SALE 1 white, 1 blade. 24* deep x 50" wide. Book shelf on back 10" deep x 16* tall with shelf 10" oft desktop. $60 each. Call (269)948-2081 after 3pm. FOR SALE like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000 QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. New mattress set. Cost $1,000 - sell $150. (989)227-2986 SEASONED FIREWOOD: $25 a face cord, (517)852­ 9072. GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE is now accepting appli­ cations. Must be 18 to apply and able to pass random drug test, will train. Call (269)795-7388. HELP WANTED: auto re­ pair facility, must have expe­ rience, (517)852-2007, MANUFACTURING JOBS: Machinists & Equipment Re­ builders. Immediate full time, 1st shift openings for experienced precision machinists (manual & CNQ as well as for rebuilding/re­ pair of wet dutch transmis­ sion units for punch presses. Candidates must have high mechanical aptitude, read blueprint to hold tight tol­ erances cc must have own tools. Competitive pay & benefits available. Send re­ sume to: Bliss Clearing Niag­ ara, Inc. 1004 E. State St., Hastings, MI. 49058 (269)948-3310 Fax crogGbcnusa.com IN MEMORY OF DON LANCASTER who left us one year ago, April 2,2002 Gone but not forgotten Wife, Myrna Children & grandchildren 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs ir any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. CHILDCARE FOR SPRING BREAK: Any shift. Honest, dependable Christian wom­ an with good references. Healthy food provided. Lo­ cated on a cul-de-sac in Mid­ dleville, $100 a week/$150 for two children, 10 hours a day. (269)795-2290 LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE: professional carpet & upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We re now accepting Mastercard, Visa & Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat (616)374-3035. FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 bedroom. 1 bath home in Hastings! 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Call for details (800)672-9604 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. OUR HOUSE Adult Foster Care Home has opening, pri­ vate room, (269)948-9433. 2000 BANK REPO: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath, extra dean, $33,000 owed. Payments as low as $299 a month. Call to­ day, Meadowstone Homes, (269)948-2387. THANK all my friends and relatives for the many cards, flowers, gifts and visits in celebration of my 97th Birthday. You made me feel so special. Thank you, Bertha Fredricks THE FAMILY OF RumII Stowell would like to "Thank" everyone for the kind words, prayers, visits, cards, flowers, food and donations to Lakewood Ambulance, Woodland Fire Dept & Woodland Church. We'd like to also "Thank* Lake­ wood United Methodist Church, Woodland United Methodist Church & Eagles Auxiliary for the luncheon. Thanks to Hartzler Tours oc I I Shirley for all the help to mom while in the U.P. 6c to Gary at Koops. Thanks again & God bless you all! Margaret Stowell, Sue A Angie, Doug A Susie A family, Darell A Barb A family, Jim A Kathy A family, Rick A Julie A family. WE, THE FAMILY OF Hany B. Miles, Sr. would like to extend our thanks and appreciation for the prayers, cards, visits, flowers, phone calls, emails and meals received during Harry's valiant battle with emphysema and after his departure for his heavenly home. Heartfelt thanks are given to Dave and Mary Jane Hayner and Tom and Sue Sprague for their visits, kindness and inspirational guidance. A special thanks goes to my sister, Joan Soya for the handmade cozy fleece robes and night caps, visits and food from which Harry received so much comfort. A specia 1 thanks to neighbors Ron and Pat Halladay for their running errands, visits and willing­ ness to help with anything we needed. Thanks to the members of USWA Local 5969 of the Viking Corpora­ tion for the beautiful Bible t to us by Jeff Bruce. also to Jane, Nancy, Lei and volunteers of Barry Community Hospice for making his final months bearable with their kindness and understanding. May God bless each ot you. Pat Miles, child grandchildren and great grandchildren. a 150 Teams Needed Immediately! Ask about our priority dispatch. E • < -l < d Df . e's So’os l T._ \ G'aauaic Siurir'-is COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-MS-MORE PAY (1-8M 667-3729) against Cagle in the rape case, according to court documents. Thomas characterized Nichols' action as “conspiring to put a hit on a witness.” Defense attorney Carol Dwyer said Evans had “misused” the word "hit." She said Nichols was only “humoring” Cagle on the phone and “never intended any harm to come to the victim.” Fisher said he would follow the prosecu­ tor’s sentencing recommendation due to Nichols’ youth and the fact that the crime was Nichols’ first offense. “I hope you’ve learned your lesson,” Fisher told Nichols. “What you did was very stupid.” Nichols was put on Holmes Youthful Trainee status, meaning her criminal record will be cleared if she completes probation successfully. She was also ordered to pay all her court fines and costs by April 30. In other court news March 20: • Anthony J. Thurlby. 21. of Hastings was sentenced to a year of probation for a 2002 conviction of possessing marijuana. Thurlby’s sentence was delayed from last year while he served probation for the of­ fense. Once Thurlby completes payment of $2,980 in court costs and fines, he will be released from probation. • Terry Traister, 22. of Dowling was sen­ tenced to eight months in jail with credit for 107 days served for violating his proba­ tion. Traister was serving probation for a conviction of resisting and obstructing po­ lice and impaired driving. Traister’s status as a Holmes Youthful Trainee was revoked. Evans said Traister had “numerous prob­ lems with probation.” Fisher told Traister, “not only are you failing in school," teach­ ers have “cited you for persistence disobe­ dience." • Dominick J. Whipple, 23, of Wayland was sentenced to 90 days in jail for violat­ ing his probation by smoking marijuana. Whipple was serving probation for a 2001 conviction of possessing marijuana, second offense. Evans told Fisher Whipple has three prior convictions for marijuana possession and two convictions of violating probation by smoking marijuana Whipple’s defense attorney, Louise Her­ rick, told Fisher Whipple had a job making $11 an hour and needed to provide for his family. She asked that Fisher "allow him to at least take care of his family.” Fisher told Whipple, "I’m sorry that smoking pot is so important to you.” If Whipple pays off $1,625 in court as­ sessments he will be released from jail, Fisher ruled. • Robert L. James, 27, of Albion was ar­ raigned on charges of violating probation by not reporting to his probation officer. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf and an April 3 hearing on the matter was set. James was serving probation on a Janu­ ary 2002 conviction of resisting arrest. • Gerald L Closser. 27, of Cedar Springs was sentenced to ope month in jail and two years probation for resisting arrest. Closser’s attorney said Closser was stressed out because of problems that in­ cluded trying to find a ride to meetings with his probation officer. Fisher said Closser was "an alcoholic,” and his situation was "the same old story — there’s always some excuse to drink again” Closser must pay $2,924 in court assess­ ments. • Mark S. Babcock Jr., 20, of Wayland appeared for sentencing on a 2002 convic­ tion of operating a methamphetamine lab involving chemical waste and possession of methamphetamine. However, Babcock’s sentence was delayed until September 18 so he can continue to serve probation and pay $250 a month in court assessments. • A pretrial for Loyd D. Elwood, 63, of Middleville scheduled for March 20 was rescheduled for April 17 to allow Elwood to submit to a polygraph test. Elwood is charged with second degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony with a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. He is accused of being involved in sexual contact with a female under 13 years of age. He is also charged with indecent expo­ sure. • A May 12 trial date was set for Joey L. Bunch, 32, of Hickory Corners, who was accused of operating a methamphetamine lab, driving with a suspended or revoked li­ cense, and being a habitual offender. Fisher said Bunch also had two cases pending in Barry District Court, one involving a lar­ ceny charge and one involving Bunch ab­ sconding from his bond. Bunch subsequently pleaded guilty in Barry District Cour: April 2 to operating a meth lab and attempted absconding. The larceny charge was dropped. Sentencing was set for May 15. • Leroy C. Scott, 46. of Lake Odessa was denied a motion for a new trial. Scott was convicted by a jury in May 2002 of one count of first degree criminal sexual con­ duct and one count of second degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct. He is serving a sen­ tence of 20 to 30 years in prison on the first degree conviction and 10 to 15 years on the second degree conviction. Scott’s defense attorney argued that Scott was denied the right to the counsel of his choice. Other points of law involving trial procedures were also argued. Evans re­ butted that Scott had had a reasonable op­ portunity to obtain the counsel of his choice and also argued against other claims made by the defense attorney. • Robert E. Lee, 45, of Delton was or­ dered to pay $300 in court costs and fines See COURT NEWS, page 17 Delton man arrested in domestic assault HOPE TOWNSHIP — A Delton man was treated for head injuries March 30 after his girlfriend's *»• assaulted him, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Justin Musselman. 23. of Delton, was arrested after purportedly striking the 45-ycarold Delton man in the face with a belt, throwing him up against a van and otherwise as­ saulting him. police said. The victim told police the assailant has mental problems and has not been in school since November (he is currently attending Michigan Career and Technical Institute, po­ lice said). Musselman was charged with domestic violence. He pleaded guilty to the charge in Barry District Court and is scheduled for sentencing April 22. Cloverdale store victim of burglary HOPE TOWNSHIP — Cloverdale General Store on south M-43 Highway was broken into March 26, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report, but nothing was stolen. The store owner told deputies the store’s surveillance system had been unplugged. An unknown burglar entered the store from a door on the northwest side of the build­ ing. A window on the door had been shattered. Sheriffs deputies responded to a motion alarm that had been set off by the burglar, they said, but the burglar left prior to their arrival. The store's security surveillance video tapes are being examined for clues, police said. t Money stolen In burglary of restaurant DELTON — Burglars broke into Ellie’s Place restaurant in Delton March 26. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Stolen property included $190 from different locations in the store. The cash register was missing $20: $150 was taken from a back room desk drawer, and $20 in quarters was gone from a donations jar on a counter. Police said the store manager discovered the break-in and called police. The burglars entered through a window by cutting the window’s screen and then breaking the pane. Man arrested for refusing to leave HASTINGS - A Hastings man was arrested March 27 after he refused to stop using the Pennock Health and Wellness Center facilities, Hastings City Police said. Police said the fitness center had previously mailed Jonathan M. Shorts. 32, a certi­ fied letter terminating his membership because of "harassing behavior toward women.” In spite of the letter, Shotts showed up at the fitness center at approximately 10*30 a.m. hist Thursday, police said. An employee advised Shorts that his membership was canceled and he was not welcome on the premises. * 1 Shotts became upset and verbally abused the employee, police said. The employee called police. When police arrived, Shotts was working out. He refused to leave or go outside,.be­ gan yelling obscenities, and created a disturbance, police said. Shotts was told he was under arrest but resisted police efforts to handcuff him. Police finally had to use pepper spray to subdue him, they said. Shorts was charged with trespassing, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Teen held for pot possession HASTINGS - Hastings City Police discovered a baggie of marijuana on a 16-ycarold Hastings youth after responding to a suspicious situation at an apartment complex on Barfield Drive Much 25. they said. Police had been asked to check out two suspicious males hanging around the apart­ ment complex at approximately 6:25 p.m. After interviewing the suspects, the officers decided for safety reasons to pat down the 16-yau-oidahcy said. The search turned up the marijuana, police said. The teen was released lo his mother and the case was turned over to juvenile court. Purse stolen from truck In Hastings HASTINGS - Hastings City Police report the theft of a purse last week from a truck on Dibble Street. Police said a checkbook, credit card and driver’s license were taken. No cash was taken. Man arrested after foot chase HASTINGS — Hastings City Police trying to arrest a man on outstanding warrants first had to chase him from the parking lol of Elias Brothen to the rear of Taco Bell, they said. । Officers said they spotted John P. Roberts, 33, riding in a vehicle March 28 al 734 a.m. After they stopped the vehicle in which Roberts was riding. Roberts fled on fool, police said. Roberts attempted to jump over a retaining wall but fell onto the restaurant’s parking lol pavement and was subsequently arrested. He was charged with fleeing police and re­ sisting and obstructing. Roberts also faces several charges from outstanding warrants out of Kalamazoo, some of which include non-payment of child support, violating probation and failing to appear in court. Hasting police foil sucide attempt HASTINGS - Hastings Police Department responded to a report of a possible sui­ cide attempt in the Kmart parking lot March 29, they said. The incident occurred at 11 pan. Police said they found a 37-year-okl Hastings man inside a semi-tractor who was dis­ traught. The man was suspected of taking a large amount of unknown pills. When an officer approached the man, police said, he attempted to drive away but was pulled over. The man became belligerent when police asked him to step out of his cab. Police said they had to physically remove him from the vehicle. The man was taken to Pennock Hospital for evaluation. Local mental health care pro­ viders were contacted as well. Nashville man held for child, sex abuse HASTINGS - A 33-year-old Nashville num has been charged with first degree child abuse after be allegedly threw his 13-year-son to the ground and bloke his collar bone. After police investigated the incident, they also charged the man, Jeffrey W. Smith, with second degree criminal sexual conduct. He is alleged to have sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl. Police said the incident with the 13-year-old occurred on Cypress Drive in Hastings at 6:51 p.m. March 29. A preliminary exam has been set for April 9 in the case. Area woman victim of armed robbery MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP -- Barry County Sheriff’s deputies, with th: assis­ tance of Nashville Police, responded to an armed robbery March 26 at the Dowling Road home of an elderly woman. Deputies said the woman was attacked at 10 p.m. last Wednesday as she walked from her car to her home. The assailant was an olive-skinned man about 6 feet tall, weighing about 175 pounds, with short dark hair, police said. The man has a slim build and was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt. The suspect fled the scene on foot with the victim’s purse, which contained cash and other papers. . , The victim suffered contusions to her head and bruising to her hands, deputies said. She was treated at an area hospital. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 3. 2003 - Page 17 COURT NEWS continued... by March 21 or serve 30 days in jail fo» drunk driving, second offense. Lee was originally charged a year ago with drunk driving, third offense, a felony. His sentence was delayed until the March 20 court proceedings Because he served probation successfully, his charge was re­ duced to drunk driving, second offense, and he was sentenced to time already served plus court assessments • Simon J. Spicer. 28. of Hastings was sentenced to two years of probation and one month in jail tor breaking and entering. Spicer was one of those involved in recent burglaries al Hastings Middle School and Hastings High School. Spicer’s attorney, Amy Kuzava. asked Fisher to follow the prosecutor's sentence recommendation be­ cause Spicer had no prio; criminal history and had no history of substance abuse. Evans said the situation was one where Spicer was being “pulled around by the nose by younger kids." Spicer is to pay $2,252 in court assess­ ments. • Jason M. Myers. 26. of Nashville was sentenced to six months in jail and four years of probation for three convictions ot larceny in a building. Nashville pleaded guilty to stealing money from a laundromat on three separate occasions. Myers origi nally faced 17 separate felony charges for larceny, breaking and entering and carrying a concealed weapon. He was ordered to pay $4,100 in restitu­ tion and $620 in court fines and costs. • Nelson N. Smith. 36. of Hastings, was sentenced to two years probation and two months in jail for a conviction of drunk driving, third offense, a felony. Evans said the prosecutor’s office was recommending only 30 days in jail. Defense attorney Amy Kuzava argued that circumstances mitigated the offense A try at *20,000 because Smith was driving a garden tractor and not a car when the offense occurred. Kuzava said Smith has "a lengthy history of substance abuse" and asked Fisher to re­ lease Smith to an in-patient substance abuse treatment facility. Smith also asked Fisher to be placed in an in-patient program for substance abuse and a program for an­ ger management. Fisher told Smith. “I had w ritten a note to myself to give \ou 11 months in jail. It’s incredibly stupid what you did. It's just a repeal of your history you’ve established for the last 20 years. You're going to have lo make some substantial changes in your behavior." Fisher asked Smith. "Where are you going to be in 20 years?" and then an­ swered the question himself, saying "you’ll probably be six feet under" (if Smith keeps drinking). • Kenneth F. Carns Jr.. 38. of Nashville pleaded guilty to violating his probation by not reporting to his probation officer. Cams was serving probation for a 2002 convic­ tion of resisting and obstructing police. Sentencing was set for May 2. • Mark A. Weems. 37, of Dowling pleaded guilty to resisting arrest. Weems admitted that on Dec. 9. 2002 he became angry when he was slopped by Michigan State Police in Maple Grove Township. "Because the officer had followed me so long I got myself all worked up." Weems told Fisher. "According to my speedometer I was only going two to three miles over" (the speed limit). Weems said he angrily tossed his wallet to the police officer. Then, when the officer said he was going to arrest Weems, Weems tried lo grab a cell phone out of the back seat to call his wife, he said. He also resisted being handcuffed, he ad­ mitted. Sentencing was set for May 8. • Carl P. Bolinger. 46, of Nashville was sentenced to five months in jail and two years probation for resisting arrest causing injury to a police officer, assaulting a po­ lice officer, and impaired driving. Bolinger begged Fisher for "some leni­ ency in sentencing so I can take care of some problems I have.” Bolinger told risher, "I’m no longer drinking. I'm seeking substance abuse counseling. 1 admit to being drunk. I'm very ashamed of what happened. 1 just missed my son’s 10th birthday party. I’m ashamed I couldn't be there with him." David Makled. Bolinger's attorney, told Fisher Bolinger "is not proud at all of w hat reopened. He’d like the court to know he’s not mherenlly a terrible person." F.sher told Bolinger that sentencing guidelines would allow him to put Bolinger m jail for a year. “Police officers have a terrible job." Fisher said. "Nobody expects them to pul up with that kind of (behavior)." Barry County Sheriffs deputies said that after Bolinger was sentenced, he became angry at Fisher, kicked a door and engaged in other destructive behavior that resulted in a new charge against him of attempted malicious destruction of properly. • Raymond J. Carpenter. 19. of Battle Creek was sentenced to 41 days in jail with credit for 41 days served for fleeing from police. He was also given two years proba­ tion. Carpenter originally faced charges of operating with a suspended or revoked li­ cense in addition to the fleeing charge "Five limes you’ve been convicted of driving on a suspended license." Fisher told Carpenter. "Have you learned anything in the last 41 days in jail? It seems to me like you haven't figured out ?ll of us have rules we have lo (follow)." Carpenter was granted Holmes Youthful Trainee status. • Rickey C. Leppen. 44. of Kalamazoo pleaded guilty to possessing marijuana with the intent to sell it. in exchange for the dropping of charges of being a third-time felony offender. The prosecutor’s office also agreed to recommend that Leppen spend no more than five months in jail. That agreement falls under the court case "People vs. Killebrew" which defines the legal scope of prosecutors’ agreements with defendants regarding sentencing, the prose­ cutor said. Leppen admitted that on Oct. 11. 2002 he was in possession of approximately six grams of marijuana. He at first denied any plans to sell it. After consulting with his at­ torney. however, he replied. "Yes, that’s what 1 was going to do" when asked if he was going to sell the marijuana. (Generally speaking, if someone is in possession of a statutorily defined amount of marijuana, they are considered to be pos­ sessing with the intent to sell, depending on certain variables.) Sentencing was set for May 8. LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILLSE_US£D OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mace in the conditions of a mortgage made by James J Tuttle and Jeanrune O Tuttle, husbano and wife, to Advanta National Bank, mortgagee. dated August 2. 1999 and recorded August 31. 1999 in Liber 10347. Page 27. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of California, NA by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-One and 29/100 Dollars (S82.96i.29) including interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pm on April 10. 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: All that certain property situated m Delton in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan ano being ae senbed in a deed dated 9-8-95. and recorded 10-10-95. among the land records of the county and stale set forth above, and refer­ enced as follows Book-642. Page 156. Lot 159 of Steven s Wooded Acres No. 3 according lo the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 5. of Plats. Page 84. The redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe dale of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the- sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated. March 6. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of California. NA . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209 1970 3/6 - 4/3 THIS FIRM IS AJ?EBT CQU^IQB^^ INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORIHATPURBOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR0FF1CEATTHE NUMBERBELOWIF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher J. Jager, a single man. to Old Kent Mortgage Company a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 11. 2000 and recorded February 15. 2000 in Document No. 1041174. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Michigan State Housing Development Authonty by assignment dated February 11. 2000 and recorded on February 15. 2000 m Document No. 1041175, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 10/100 Dollars ($61,969.1) including interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ol the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 pin. on April 24, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple. ilarry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of land in the Southeasterly 1,4 of Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as beginning at a post on the North side of Highway and the East side of Michigan Central Railroad nght or way at Parmelle. Michigan; thence East 2 rods and 3 feet; thence North 7 rods to a stake; thence West 9 rods and 2 feet to tt-e Michigan Central Railroad nght of way; thence Southerly along the East boundary of said right ot way; to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324’ a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: March 20, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Michigan State Housing Development Authority . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 46007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 200 0729 Pub: 3/20 - 4/17 IF WE DON'i HAVE IT, WE CAN GET IT! Dreisbach Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition GMC Eric Dretstxrch. President iAIBHQUtt: Mon 4 Wed until 8 Tue. 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April 3. 2003 POLICE BEAT; |[ LEGAL NOTICE Woman arrested after hitting, biting man niORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Barry Counlv Sheriff s deputies arrested a 31-searidd Wayland woman March .1(1 after the woman allegedly assaulted her husband Deputies said the couple was riding in a van on Patterson Koad near Green Lake Road when they began arguing. The woman hit her 37-year-old husband and then bit him. police said. The victim said his wife was intoxicated. During the assault the hus­ band lost control of his van and drove it into the ditch, police said. The woman look off <»n fool across a nearby field. Deputies later found the woman silting in a ditch, arrested her and charged her with domestic violence. Her name is being w ithheld pending arraignment. Battle Creek man arrested in jail assault HASTINGS A 19-ycar-old Battle Creek man was arrested and charged with as­ sault with intent to do great bodily harm after the man attacked a fellow inmate al the Barry County Jail. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Deputies said the inmate attacked a 17-ycir-old fellow inmate at 6:111 a.m. March 16. The man grabbed the victim by the neck, started choking him. and then slammed the teen head-first into the floor, deputies said. Another inmate pulled the 19-ycar-old off the victim. Ihc early morning attack followed an argument the preceding evening between some of the inmates, deputies said. Inmates had complained previouslv about the 19-ycar-old. saying he was causing trouble in the jail, police said. The name of the suspect is being withheld pending arraignment Boyfriend arrested after stabbing girlfriend HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — Fisher Road resident James D. Simons. 39. was arrested and charged with tclonious assault March 22 after he allegedly assaulted his live-in girl­ friend with a knife. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said Simons got into an argument with his girlfriend and threw a knife al her. The knife lodged in the 37-year-old girlfriend's wrist, causing a 1 4-inch gash. Police arrested Simons as he was driving away from his residence. The incident occurred at approximately 5:51 p.m. Man accused of drug-related assault THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies have arrested 17y car-old Eli G. Ditcher of Caledonia on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon af­ ter Dilchcr allegedly attacked a resident of Y Springs Meadows will, an aluminum pipe. Deputies said the 19-ycar-old victim was assaulted because he purportcdlv 'told on some subjects about drugs." The attack occurred March 27 at 1:24 a m. Another person at the victim's residence was able to subdue Dilchcr until police ar­ rived, deputies said. Nashville Family Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 Blue Cross PPO. 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PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Def aid E Maple and Belinda Sue Maple . husband and wile (original mortgagors) to Equrtrust Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee dated November 22. 1995 and recorded on December 1. 1995 in Uber 646 on Page 237 m Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assign ments to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned sub­ sidiary of Bank of America. N A) successor m interest by merger of Nabonsbanc Mortgage Corporation Assignee by an assignment dated November 14. 1996 which was recorded on June 30 1997. in Liber 700 on Page 230. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND NINETEEN ,..4D 24/100 dol­ lars ($85.019 24). including interest at 7 875% jer annum Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition 15MC WE ARE WOH S90NAL GRADf Enc Dreisbach President Don Genin,' Sales Mgr Borne Signs Soles Ryon Madden Sales Amy Piper Sales Kristen Edsall Finance Mrg Mon 4 VTsd urtM 8 Tue, Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday unhl 2 SERVICE HOURS: Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue Thu & Fti 8-5 venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml. Michigan at 1 00 PM. on Apnl 17 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Beginning at the Southwest comer ot Lot 37 of the recorded plat of Spring Point No 1 Section 8. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, thence South 64 degrees 0 minutes West on the Southerly hne of Alling Dr. 125 19 feet, thence South 2 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds East 332 72 feet, thence West 330 feet, thence South 2 degrees 31 min­ utes 10 seconds East 213 20 feet to the North hne of Lakeway Dnve. thence East North the North line of said road. 568 85 feet, thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 9 seconds East on the West line of Woodward Rd 600.27 feet, thence West 150.71 feet to the place of beginning sub­ ject to an easement for ingress and egress over the West 66 feet thereof. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated March 13. 2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 9 200234770 Team G (3/13H4/3) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arthur Spaulding and Tracy Conklin a single man and a single woman, as joint tenants, with ful rights ol survivorship (original mortgagors) lo Banc One Financial Services, Inc., Mortgage, datod March 2. 1999. and recorded on March 4, 1999 in Instrument No. 1026007 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Wells Fa'go Bank Minnesota. National Association f/k/a Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee, Assignee by an assignment dated May 27,1^99, which was recorded on December 13. 2000, in’ Instrument No. 1052835, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SIX THOU­ SAND THIRTY AND 59/100 dollars ($66.030 59) including interest at 10.140% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in sucf. case made and provided, notice is hereby given mat said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on May 8.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIPOF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the East 25 acres ol the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 14. Town 1 North, Range 9 West tor a place of beginning, thence West 400 feet; thence South 200 feet, thence East 400 feet; thence North 200 feet to the place ol beginning, together with a nonexclusive ease­ ment in common with others that is appurtenant thereto for purposes of ingress and egress there­ to over the following described premises: com­ mencing at the Northwest comer ol the East 25 acres of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of said Section 14. Town 1 North. Range 9 West tor a place of beginning, thence South 150 feet; thence East 30 feet; thence North 150 feet, thence West 30 feet to the place of begin­ ning. situated in the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 3. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TEAM M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200210891 Team M (4/24) Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-04-10.pdf 5d119285a6519c582f60edac5e613c17 PDF Text Text County to bM against ta Delton spring sports previews See Pages 10 and 11 The Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRM1 121 S CHURCH SI HASTIRGS Ml «058-l«tt Thursday, April 10, 2003 VOL, HEWS BRIEFS Legislative Coffee stated for Monday The aext Legislative Coffee pro­ gram will be held at 8.am. Monday, April 14, at the County Seat Retlautant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear arc State Se­ nator Pally Birkholr; Stale Rcpreaoithrive Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, npraaeating Third Diatrict CbngressW«-- Van Ehlers. They will di atam MOaatinaea and take up any concerns .caaatataeats may wish to talk about ., Aattaw vote will be taken at the sad of the Mauna to give legislators ’ Legislative Coffee series is of commerce. The public to attend. Hunt The Hastings Jaycees will haw *eir Mnoal Easter Egg Hunt at the field behind the Hastings Middle School al 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19. Pre<cgi*tralion will begin al noon and parents are encouraged to arriw **Tteegg hum is held for children up toU years of age who live in Barry I I ANNER Wa year, in an effort to reduce the time spent waiting in line to register, pre-registration forms will be avail­ able prior to the event. These forms are availaMc on the Hastings Jaycees’ Website st: wwwjmstingsjaycceaxirg, as well as st the following local loca■ tioua: Felpausch, Plumb s, Mills Laadiag. Chicago Title, Tina Marie's, Thomas Davis Jewelers and Hastings ewiy neau cH«n. Completed registration forms may be submitted oo the day of the event at the registration table for your chiltfs age group. All children are encour­ aged to register to be eligible for many prises. Please contact Tina Smith at ' 369-948-2150 for more information ‘WalkAmerica’ Mt for April 26 The annual local WalkAmerica event will be Saturday morning, April 26 The five-mile trek starts at Fish Hatchery Park and goes through the Cry cf Hastings, including the Thoraapplr Rtverwalk Trail in Tyden Part. The Barry County WalkAmerica is a fund-raising event designed to help the March of Dimes. “With our wonderful sponsors and teams we are looking forward to the beat WalkAmerica Barry County has ever seen." said Barry County March of Dimes WalkAmerica Coordinator Janet Doane. The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mis­ sion is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies. For more information, call the local March of Dimes office at 1-800-968­ 3463 or visit the March of Dimes Web site al www.walkamcrica.org. More HEWS W BRIEFS on Page 2 ■ PRICE 50* Field of 3 largest in elections for schools Satellite TV fraud probe nets arrests by Susan Temere Staff Writer Twelve Barry County residents have been charged on 34 separate counts of tele­ communications fraud by the prosecutor’s office after a nine-month police investiga­ tion into the manufacture and sale of ille­ gally reprogrammed cards for free satellite TV. However, five of those arrested had charges dismissed by the prosecutor a week later. “We chose to dismiss the charges of five people initially arrested as part of an ongo­ ing investigation into a possible larger crime conspiracy,” Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said. Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post conducted a scries of investigations into DirecTV and Dish Network fraud last summer. About 21 residences and busi­ nesses were searched, troopers said. As a result, many DirecTV and Dish Network access cards were confiscated, along with computer equipment used to program the access cards illegally. The cards enable free Mtellite television viewing. Trooper Phil McNabnay said he first re­ ceived information ot the widespread scheme in early July when he executed a search warrant on the home of convicted cocaine dealer Timmy Allen Rosenberg. Arrested March 13 in conjunction with the investigation were Michael Smith, 27, of Hastings; Nancy Smith, 22, of Hastings; Edward Marshall, 38, of Delton; William Bozzo, 20, of Delton; and Steven Heacock, 45, of Hastings. On April 2, Stuart Peck, 54, of Bellevue was arrested on five counts of telecommunications fraud. William McClurkin, 44, of Hastings was arrested See FRAUD, cont. on page 3 Spring Santa Monday's snow made Hastings look more like Christmas than spring and adding to the Christmas ambiance. Santa was seen around town making made some sur­ prise visits. Linda Boyce caught up with St. Nick at the Friends ot the Court building and stopped to chat with the 'Jolly Old Elf.' Santa was Marcia Mellen, a legal secre­ tary working for the Barry County Friends of the Court. She brought the cape from home. The hat and whiskers were courtesy of Mike Haskamp who played Santa this past Christmas. They were still in his trunk and ready to put back in action. (Photo by Helen Mudry) April ice storm not as bad as reported by Ftaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Starting at 7:12 p.m. last Friday, some lights began to go out in the Hastings area as an ice storm moved across portions of northern Barry County, according to Tim Pietryga, spokesman tor Consumers En­ ergy Ice-coated trees and branches falling on electric power lines and downed-lines from icy coverings left 276 Consumers Energy electric customers in the Hastings area without service, he said. Electric power was restored to those customers by 4:49 p.m. Monday. One additional customcr lost service at 6:52 a.m. Tuesday because of a fallen tree and service was restored to that customcr by 8 a.m., he said. Despite several area TV stations report­ ing over the weekend that thousands of Consumers Energy customers in Hastings were without service, Pietryga said that’s not the case. He said Hastings is part of a Service Center that includes Kent County and that the Hastings* figures were proba­ bly obscured because of that. Even Con­ sumers Energy’s own Web site reported higher power outages for Hastings. “There was not much (outage) near Hast­ ings,** he said. Of the county’s 16 townships, Irving Township had the most trees and branches fall over roadways as a result of the ice storm, according to Brad Lamberg. manag­ ing director of the Barry County Road Commission. The county's American Red Cross Dis­ trict Director Lyn Briel said there were no requests by area emergency response sen ices or governmental officials to set up a shelter in Barry to assist residents without electric power. “We had facilities available if the request had been made.’* she said. "Hastings High School stood ready in case we needed it. That’s really neat.’’ However, it wasn’t a stay-at-home week­ end for Briel and four Red Cross volunteers The Ionia shelter was open until 10 p.m. Sunday and served 40 people who were im­ pacted by the storm. See ELECTIONS, page 2 Deputy supervisor appointed in Rutland The ice storm didn’t surprise Dave McIntyre, a seasoned observer and record­ keeper for the National Weather Service’s climatological station in Hastings. Weather can change very rapidly at this transitional time of the year when cold and warm air come together, he said. For the month of April to date. Hastings has had 4.3 inches of snow. Four of those inches fell on Monday. April 7. Tuesday’s by Susan Temere Staff Writer Recently-elected Rutland supervisor Jim Carr last week appointed Marlin Walters deputy supervisor, who will have authority to make decisions in his place. “When I can’t be in two places at once, the township business will still get done.” Can said at the last township meeting. “If I’m not available, we need to have some­ one who is.” Trustee Sandra Greenfield told Carr that the public expects him to take vacation and time with his family. Carr replied that he’s never operated that way. “When I was zoning administrator, the people always could get a hold of me." Carr said. “Even on a Saturday or Sunday, I was accessible.” For example, he said, “Township super­ visors have hundreds of meeting. Last week I was at four meetings in one day. I don’t want to make the wrong decision when I have to choose between two meetings at the same time. I want to have someone in my stead in case. “If I get in a wreck, would that grind us to a halt?” Carr questioned. “The township works better with all committee meetings covered.” By law, a township supervisor can ap­ point a deputy supervisor to fill in when the supervisor is on other business, said town­ ship attorney Jim Porter, and the board ap­ proves compensation for the position. “Jim can pick whoever he wants,” Porter said. “But the board sets pay and the lim­ its.” Carr offered to pro-rale his supervisor’s See STORM, cont. on page 3 See DEPUTY, cont. on page 2 Friday's ice storm brought down trees and branches in the Freeport and Irving Township areas. (Photo by Cathy Rueter) who are part of the county’s Disaster Ac­ tion Team (DAT). They offered their serv­ ices to help staff and set up a shelter in Ionia County at Ionia High School’s Edu­ cation Center. Three spent Friday night al the shelter. Local DAT members who pitched in were Steve Wales. DAT chair­ man: Judy Olsen of Hastings and Walt Eavey and Mike Jones, both ot Middleville. There are times when as many as a half dozen local citizens file petitions to run for school board scats. This year isn’t likely to be one of those times. The most crowded races for four-ycar scats on boards of education in the Barry County area’s five school districts will be three-for-two affairs. The lightest of the contests thus far is in the Lakewood dis­ trict, where one incumbent is running unop­ posed. but no one else has filed for the other open scat. Those who had any thoughts about run­ ning for school board had until the 4 p.m. Monday, April 7, deadline to file petitions with the required number of signatures or pay a $100 fee at local superintendents’ of­ fices. The annual election for every school dis­ trict in Michigan will be held Monday. June 9. The following is a very brief sketch of the candidates and vacant scats in their re­ spective school districts: Hastings There will be no contests here, unless a terrifically popular figure wages an aggres­ sive write-in campaign. Kim Alderson and Donald Myers will be alone on the ballot for the two open scats. Both arc incumbents seeking their third four-ycar terms. Delton Kellogg This is one of the three-for-two contests. Incumbent Wilbur Glenn, seeking his �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Apnl 10. 2003 Alaska win be focus Additional NEWS BRIEFS: Birkholz office hours canceled State Senator Patricia Birkhol (RSaugatuck Township) has announced she will not be able to conduct the pre­ viously scheduled Monday, April 14, office hours at the Hastings City Hall, Council Chambers, 201 East State St. Office hours will resume Monday, May 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. at the Hastings City Hall, Council Chambers. They will be conducted shortly after the Legislative Coffee sc­ ries. Senator Birkholz's office hours are open to anyone who resides in the 24th district, which includes all of Al­ legan, Barry and Eaton counties. Chamber luncheon slated for April 24 The monthly of the Barry Cbunty Area Chamber of Commerce will be held at noon Thursday, April 24 at the lower level of Fclpausch in Hastings. The cost for lunch will be $6 or ess. A chamber spokesperson said, “Each month there is something new to hear about regarding one or more of the members. Learn what our mem­ bers are doing. Send an employee if you can * attend." For more information, call Barbara Rahn at 795-9260 or the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce at 945­ 2454. Student art show runs until April 30 Lakewood High School senior Sue Entemann’s black and white drawing has been selected to be the art on the postcard the Thomapplc Arts Council is using to promote this year’s Student Art Show, which is on display at the TAC gallery at 117 W. State St. in Hastings from April 1 through April 30. According to Arts Council Director Coleen Downey, 15 schools from .uross the county and environs were contacted. Art teachers made the se­ lection of art from students in kinder­ garten through high school. "It is amazing to see bow colorful and creative some of these works are,” she said.This is a fun show." The gallery is open on Mondays from 5 to 7 p.m ., Tuesdays 10 am to 7 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. 5 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the stu­ dent art show or other Arts Council programs, call 945-2002. ‘Last Supper’ drama planned A dramatic presentation of "The Last Supper" will be given at the United Methodist Church of Nashville Thursday evening, April 17. The presentation will be done by lay men and women of Faith Un'ted Methodist Church of Delton. This is a still drama, portraying the final eve­ ning of the life of Jesus Christ and fo­ cuses on the statement of Jesus that “One of you shall betray me.” The drama is the work of Ernest K. Emurian. a United Methodist minister who first directed it in his Elmwood Avenue United Methodist Church in Portsmouth, Va., in 1954. Since then, it has been repeated countless times by professional and amateur groups. Nearly 40 persons take part in the total production, involving music, makeup, lighting and props, as well as the dramatic parts. Siner, it was first done in Delton in 1972. the church members involved have made it a part of their Lenten ac­ tivity to do the drama in their own church on Good Friday and to accept limited requests from other churches. This has led to numerous nresentat: ns in churches of various denominations around the state. The Nashville United Methodist Church also will have an Easter Sun­ day sunrise service at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course, followed by a breakfast. for Bernard Society The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, at the Delton Kellogg Middle School li­ brary. Nellie Richards and Ann Richards will present a program and photos about their trip to Alaska and the Yukon. The public is welcome to attend. DDA meeting is rescheduled The regular Hastings Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for Thursday. April 17. has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 24 at 8 a.m. The meeting will be held on the sec­ ond floor Conference Room, of Hast­ ings City Hall. 201 East State St., Hastings. Lenten luncheon series continues The weekly community mnch and worship programs, scheduled each Thursday during Lent, continues today with the last in the series of holiday programs at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Barbara Schondelmayer of Em­ manuel Episcopal Church will give the message today at 12:30 pjn. Everyone is welcome to attend the series, which offer an opportunity for informal fellowship and worship with area Christians from various denomi­ nations. Lunch (free-will donatiou), pre­ pared by church members, begins at noon in the church’s fellowship hall, followed by a worship service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in the church sanctu­ ary. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, this year’s se­ ries has a different twist. Rather than feature area pastors as the speakers, ■ area lay people will be speaking dur­ ing the worship time. Each speaker will reflect upon tins season's program theme of “A Reaur/cction Experi- L County to borrow $3.5 million against delinquent tax revenue by I)a% id I . Young Editor The Barrv County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday adopted a resolution to borrow up to $3.5 million against antici­ pated delinquent taxes and it may get an in­ terest rate of around 3.5 percent this year. Attorney James White helped walk the board members through the process. Taxes not collected county-wide by Feb­ ruary each year are considered delinquent. The county is permitted to lev y a 4 percent administrative fee and an additional 1 per­ cent per month the taxes arc in arrears. That could add up to 16 percent in the first year and 12 percent in the second and third years. After that, the county has the right to confiscate the property and sell it in the an­ nual tax sale. Therefore, if the money is borrowed at 3.5 percent interest, it's a lower figure than the return of these late tax payments. The county paid 3.95 percent interest last year when it borrowed $3.46 million from Hast­ ings City Bank, and While said there's a good chance the winning bidder will offer a half a percentage lower than that. County Treasurer. Sue VandeCar. cus­ tomarily takes the money in the "umbrella" tax fund and distributes it to townships, vil­ lages and cities in the county. The county is expecting $3,526,000 in delinquent taxes this year. The need to borrow is based on cash flow. The money is coming, butnot now. Meanwhile, the local units of government are counting on using revenue to operate. One interesting point White made was that if the county hadn't decided to spend nearly $3.5 million in delinquent taxes last year on the Commission on Aging and Health Department project. "You wouldn’t be in a position of having to borrow." The vote to borrow was unanimous and a prospectus will be sent to area banks and fi­ nancial institutions seeking bids. In other business Tuesday morning, the County Board: • Unanimously agreed to renew the an­ nual contract with Drug & Laboratory Dis­ posal of Plainwell for two Household Haz­ ardous Waste Days pickup programs, which will be held May 10 at the county garage in Hastings and Sept. 13 in MidJlcvillc. It w as reported the contract is basically the same as last year except for a ver slighuoacase ip.cost. In (fit program, courtly residents can bring m household hazardous waste, such as oil-raftd paint, cleaner.fokreury. batter­ ies. etc . or things that cannot be taken to a landtill tor disposal. There is no cost Io par­ ticipate. Wing said he believes something should be done to collect herbicides and pesticides and suggested consulting with the Farm-/V Sy st program. Commissioner Don Nevins asked why the program is offered only twice a year. Fellow Commissioner Ken Neil, former owner of Hastings Sanitary Service, said. "We’re collecting less and less each year, but it's surely well worth it.” • Received the annual County Drain Commissioner’s report from Thomas Doyle. The drain commissioner said there are about 104 different drains in Barry County and about 20 storm water drains. Sixty miles are underground and 140 miles arc above ground. Doyle talked about a watershed plan that deals with non-point source pollution in rivers, when it's not entirely clear where the pollution is coming from. The plan is in two phases sand has been submitted to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in an effort to get state or federal grants. Such money, if granted, would be used for repairs and prevention with buffers along streams, and for educat­ ing the community on how to take care of watersheds. "My feeling is that this process is not go­ ing to stop." Doyle said. "We should con­ tinue to try to protect our air and water without jeopardizing property rights or fi­ nancially burdening a certain segment of our society." He said Barry County has four areas that would be part of a flood plain study, in­ cluding Gun River, the Thornapplc River, the Coldwater River and lower Grand River. • Agreed to the appointment of Paul T Wing of Assy ria Township to the Agricul­ ture Preservation Board. Commissioner Tom Wing abstained from the vote because Wing is his brother. • Approved payment of up to $3,559.40 to Lewis Well Drilling for an emergency water well at a house covered by the County Housing Program block grant. Commissioner Wayne Adams said the house is in "deplorable" condition and he doesn't like "throwing good money after bad... 1 thought it might be a better idea to move the people (who live at the house) in­ stead. But this item is clearly an emergency situation." /\dams cast the lone dissenting vote. • Agreed to pay up to $6,500 to Gilbert Heating & Cooling for an emergency fur­ nace at another of the homes that fall into the block grant program. Adams said it was "another case where a lot of work needs to be done on the house, but the furnace must be the first part of the project.” Payment of $1,050 for underlayment. ex­ haust fan and vent also was approved for a project now under way. • Approved payment of $4,671,773.89 in pre-paid invoices. $68,082.91 in claims and $9,186.06 in commissioners' payroll. • Adopted a resolution to abide by re­ quirements of the Health Information Port­ ability and Accountability Act of 1996. which sets federal standards for protection of personal health information. • Noted that Judy Brewer has resigned her secretary-treasurer's post on the Com­ munity Corrections Advisory Board be­ cause of personal circumstances. • Adopted a resolution submitted by Commissioner Sandy James to honor America's service men and women from Barry County. The pledge of allegiance to the flag and a moment of silence followed. Alumni banquet tickets on sale Marlin Walters Tickets for the 116th annual Hast­ ings High School Alumni banquet are now on sale. Tickets are $10 per person. The banquet will be held in the Hastings Higa School cafeteria on Saturday af­ ternoon and evening, May 31. Anniversary classes planning reun­ ions will be especially recognized and will hold open houses in separately as­ signed rooms near the cafeteria. Class receptions begin no later that 4 p.m. and often earlier. Any Hastings High School attendee is invited to partici­ pate in the banquet and circulate be­ tween these specially assigned rooms Punch will be served in the cafeteria at 5 pjn., followed by dinner at 5:30. Tickets can be purchased at Bosley's Pharmacy, 118 S. Jefferson St., Hastings: or from Donna (Bacbelder) Kinney, 415 N. Taffee Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. Self-ad­ dressed stamped envelopes will be ap­ preciated. Immediately after the banquet there will be a social hour with music pro­ vided by Dulcimer Friends. Grief recovery sessions slated Barry Community Hospice, starting later this month, will offer grief recov­ ery, a five-week program for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. This program will be held at the Barry Community Hospice office, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings. Class ses­ sions will run for five consecutive Tuesday evenings from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m., beginning Tuesday, April 29, and concluding on May 27. Grief recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the op­ portunity to discuss feelings in a safe and open, environment. Barry Community Hospice, a divi­ sion of Lifespan Good Samaritan Hos­ pice Care and an affiliate of the United Way. offers grief recovery as a com­ munity service. There is no charge. Those who want to register or to re­ ceive more information about this class or other bereavement services available should call the Barry Com­ munity Hospice Bereavement Depart­ ment at (616) 948-8452 or (800) 681­ 4985. DEPUTY, continued from page 1 Dashing through the snow Woodland youngsters John Trieweiler. (from left) Amber Roskam and Chris Lubitz were ou* for some fresh air Monday afternoon Their original plan of basketball at Classic Memorial Park was out because of the snow So they walked to the store to rent a movie Amber ignored the drifts and thought spring as she laced on her roller blades and skated through the snow (Photo by Helen Mudry) ELECTIONS, continued from page 1 This is another three-for-two race. Incumbent Martin Wenger will seek his third four-ycar term and w ill be joined on the ballot by newcomers Tom Ward and James Nelson. The one vacancy was created by Dan Parker, who announced earlier this year that he was stepping down from the board after serving for 12 years. Maple Valley This is yet another three-for-two. Incumbent Tim James will seek his sec­ ond full four-ycar term. He was first elected in 1997 to fill out the remainder of an tnexpired term and won a full term in 1999. The newcomers in the race arc Brian Green and Connie Romain. Michael Callton has decided against seeking another term after serving for eight years. Anyone interested in the open scat may file as a write-in candidate, but the deadline is 4 p.m. Friday. June 6. Under new state law. write-ins who do not file with the su­ perintendent's office in time will not be recognized in the election, regardless of how many votes they pick up. Thornapple Kellogg third foui-ycar term, will be joined on the ballot by two newcomers. Anthony Crosariol and Marsha Bassett. John Wells, who had served on the board for 16 years, decided against seeking a fifth term. Lakewood Joel Pepper has agreed to run for his third four-ycar term, but his name will be alone on the ballot. A vacancy has been created by the deci­ sion of Perry Strimback to retire from the board. salary to make the substitute position a re­ ality, but the board decided against it. Instead, Greenfield proposed a per diem arrangement for the deputy supervisor at $10 an hour for the first three months and $12 an hour for the next three months for a maximum 30 hours a month, with the posi­ tion based on a six-month trial. The board unanimously approved the decision. “They gave the new position compensa­ tion that parallels the deputy clerk’s com­ pensation.” Carr said. However. Carr said. “Just because a deputy is appointed, doesn’t mean I’ll use him unless I’m sick or indisposed for any reason. The pupose of the deputy supervi­ sor would be to expedite township business when I’m unavailable." “I said that this office would be accessi­ ble beyond belief,” Carr said. “Robin (McKenna, the township clerk) can get a hold of me any time. “A resident doesn’t want to hear that the supervisor will get back with them in a week if I’m gone, especially if I don’t have the foresight to put someone else in charge." he said. “The person’s issue is im­ portant to them." Walters served four years on the Rutland Township Board, from 1997 to 2001. Also, he was on the Planning and Zoning Board, the fire board for Hastings, a township land use and urban sprawl committee, the water and sewer authority for three years and the Hastings library steering committee. “He’s very informed because he’s had a lot of previous experience that will be valu­ able to me," Can said. “Marlin is someone who II get along with everyone. “A deputy supervisor has the authority to make decisions.” Can said. “I’ll be bound by his decisions." Walters said. "I’m happy to serve. I’ll at­ tend board meetings as an observer for my duties, but not as a participant.” Deputy supervisors do not have a vole on the Township Board, nor can they chair a board meeting automatically unless the body authorizes it. Can said. And Carr said a trustee is not allowed by law to step in as a deputy supervisor. “I think that would be a conflict,” Carr said. The attorney said it's an incompatability of office by state law . which says a person can’t hoid two elected positions at the same time in the same governmental unit. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 10. 2003 - Page 3 New arts council director accepts funding challenges by David T. Young Editor New Thomapple Arts Council Director Colcen Downey should have titled her First Friday speech last week, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going." Acknowledging challenges the arts face in funding for the future because of state budget cutbacks, she remains steadfast in her optimism about the role of the arts in local communities like Hasting* and coun­ ties like Barry. Downey is no stranger to the arts, par­ ticularly the audio variety. She brings such credentials as singing with the Michigan Opera Theatre and with the Detroit Sym­ phony Orchestra to the job. However, she also has a long history in working with children’s theater and is former owner of talent and modeling agency in the Grand Rapids area. She lives in Kentwood with her husband and son and considers her new job here as a challenge. "The arts have been a huge part of my l.'fc,” she told an audience of less than a dozen at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. “I’ve been performing since J was 5 years old.” Downey said one of her most important goals is to preserve the Arts Council as a “visionary force in the community,” and with the help of funding from private do­ nors, the Sue Drummond Foundation Trust Fund and whatever state grants that still can be secured, she thinks it’s doable. All this optimism despite the announce­ ment that arts funding in Michigan is being cut by 50 percent, and who knows what’s in store down the road while the state is in wallowing in a budget crunch? Robert Dwyer, who introduced Downey at the program, said. “Arts councils every­ where are facing budget disasters. Because of funding cuts, the Thornapple Arts Coun­ cil will be asking us to do more... We’d be lost if we don’t respond generously and do what wc can." year. • Die “Fridays at the Fountain" series on Fridays between 11:30 and 1 p.m. Fridays at the fountain on the courthouse square during the summer. She also would like to try summer evening concerts on the court­ house lawn. • Joining with the Cedar Creek Institute in presenting Fontana concerts evenings and weekends and with an Earth Day pro­ ject. • An art auction next November. • Lectures and poetry readings. Downey said part of the challenge is to convince people that the arts have much to offer that can be valuable to the quality of life for any community, large or small. New Thomapple Arts Council Director Coleen Downey shows the First Friday audience one of the student art works now on display in downtown Hastings. Downey had a little more positive spin, explaining that though the Thomapple Arts Council doesn’t have a major corporate sponsor, it has an endowment from the Sue Drummond Fund. “1 never met her (Drummond), but I have to believe that she had a lot of vision and appreciation for the arts before she left us," she said. “Arts and culture arc still alive in Michi­ gan, even with the 50 percent cut,” she con­ tinued. “Ten years ago, we weren’t even part of the state budget at all.” She said that with the cuts, arts and cul­ ture in Michigan still get $11.8 million. “These dollars support vital work," she said. “They arc dedicated to strengthening and expanding educational opportunities." For example, she noted that students arc helped with opportunities to attend arts councils and music camps such as Inter­ lochen and Blue Lake. Students arc given a chance to call the shots in a six-weck pro­ gram for their own theatrical production over the summer, this year an adaptation from a C.S. Lewis story on July 24-26. Stu­ dents arc displaying visual art work this month downtown. A program called “Art Quest” enables local artists to get some ex­ posure. After school art programs arc in the works for young people who need some­ thing to do in the afternoon rather than be home alone. Downey said she wants the Arts Cbuncil to offer or continue to offer: • A resumption of visits to Hastings by the Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids S/mphony orchestras, which is riot happening this 'The impact of arts and culture can be part of the solution to our economic problems. The Thomapple Arts Council wants to be part of the plans for growth and development in Barry County. ’ —Coleen Downey “The impact of arts and culture can be part of the solution to our economic prob­ lems," she said. “The Thomapple Arts Council wants to be part of the plans for growth and development in Barry County." For example, she noted that while she was growing up in the late 1970s, she turned away from opportunities to get in­ volved with drugs and alcohol because it would have interfered with her ability to perform, just like an athlete must avoid harmful substances. Bowens Mills plans 2nd of 4 ‘Spring Celebrations’ The second of four consecutive Satur­ days of "The Celebration of Spring” will be held April 12 at-Historic Bowens Mills in Yankee Springs Township. TMs Saturday's celebration will.feature abecpPshcaridgdemonstratnpslfdgt noon to 2 ^w.rebtmfrymusic from z' to 4 p.m., pony rides, horse-drawn rides, springtime photos, and live baby animals from noon to 5. “Bowens Mills is pleased to have Jerry Pepper as our sheep shearing demonstra­ tor," said Bowens Mills co-owner Carlccn Sabin. “Jerry, from just north of Allegan, has been doing sheep shearing for more than 20 years. This is a rare opportunity to watch a master craftsman demonstrate his art and technique. “He has adapted his own technique from the New Zeeland and the Australian sheep shearers. He has demonstrated sheep shear­ ing all over the state of Michigan, for school groups, libraries, nursing homes and even in a shopping mall. Sec the demon­ strations and the skills of shearing that will give you a glimpse and understanding o f some of the hard work and skills of days gone by during week two of The Celebra­ tion of Spring* at Historic Bowens Mills.” ILR planning trip to Saucier Village Members of the Institute for Learning in Retirement and their friends arc invited to travel to Archbold, Ohio. Thursday. May 1. to take a tour of Historic Saudcr Village. The chartered bus will leave the Kellogg Community CoLlcapFchscnfdd Center at 8 a.m.'amP/dh^^.M.MuiW^rhe cost There will be live music preformed from 2 to 4 p.m. by the "Landmark Band." They play old-time favorites and country music, old and new for all to enjoy. The lead singer and'guitar player is Dqe Hoffman. He and his musical friends arc'refculars at the Bowctw Mills Gathering Place these days. There will be young animals displayed la the old fashioned atmosphere of the Bowens Mills Gathering Place. See the new bom baby lambs, multi-colored bunnies and little chicks all inside. Bowens Mills Studios photographer Carlcen Sabin will be on hand to take digital children’s and fam­ ily portraits, in their three spring time stu­ dios. Portraits, for a cost, can be taken with or without live baby bunnies, chicks or lambs. The Belgian draft horses will be on hand for wagon rides and the historical park will be open. Tickets into the park are $2 and each visitor to the park receives a free horse-drawn wagon ride. There will also be pony rides for $2 each. The following Saturday, April 19, Bowens Mills will welcome an Old Fash­ ioned Plow Day. co-sponsored by Bowens Mills Studios. There will be several teams of the trip is $35, which includes buffet lunch, transportation and admission. Participants can enjoy the quaint village, craftsmen and women and the gift shop. In addition, the annual quilt show will take place during this time. Anyone who wants to attend may call KCC at 948-9500, extension 2642. Scats arc still available, but going fast. FRAUD, cont. from page 1 Brea Gillespie of Hastings enjoys the miniature horses at the Bowens Mills Celebration of Spring. of draft horses and plowing demonstrations thoughoul the day. live country music from 2 to 4, an old-fashioned barnyard horse pull at 4 p.m. Featured will be special spring displays in the Bowens Mills Gathering Place, along with live baby animals for the children to bold; including baby bunnies, baby chicks and lambs. The Bowens Mills Historical Park & The Miller's Wife Store will be open after Me­ morial Day Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. School and group tours with horse drawn rides are also available. (Group leaders, teachers and dubs may call for special tour arrangements.) Historic Bowens Mills also offers private parties, family gatherings and small group tours the opportunity, to “Choose Your Adventure” package. Wed­ ding packages, company picnics, family gatherings are also available. Meetings and private parties are offered on the grounds or in any one of the historical buildings. Historic Bowens Mills is second genera­ tion family owned and operated state his­ toric site wit? the mission to preserve the history of days gone by for future genera­ tions to learn from and enjoy. The location is two miles north of Yan­ kee Springs Stale Park on Briggs Road near Gun Lake. Phone: 269-795-7530. See STORM, continued from p. 1 freezing rain put a glaze on the snow and created slippery conditions, said McIntyre, news director at WBCH Radio in Hastings. From 3 p.m. Thursday, April 3 through 5:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, Hastings had three inches of rain, he said. Saturday also brought two-tenths of an inch of snow and freezing drizzle. Temperatures during that time period ranged fror a high of 39-degrccs to a low of 35 las; Thursday; a high of 35 degrees and low of 33 on Friday; high of 33 degrees and low of 29 on Saturday; and a high of 38 degrees and low of 24 de­ grees on Sunday. Since last fall when the snow season be­ gan and through Wednesday, April 9. Hast­ ings has had 63.8 inches of snow, which is more than the average seasonal total. McIn­ tyre said. Based on a 30-ycar average from National Weather Service (NWS) records, the seasonal average for Hastings is 51 inches. Interestingly, it takes between 10 to 12 inches of snow to produce one inch of wa­ ter. he said. With that calculation. McIntyre noted that the four inches of snow on Mon­ day yielded only 35 of an inch of liquid. For the NWS, McIntyre takes three types of snow measurements: on the ground, on a snow table four feet off the ground, and from snow that accumulates in a large con­ tainer. The snow collected in the container is melted to get a liquid equivalent. Discussing fickle April weather, he re­ called a time abou; 20 years ago when the Hastings area had », 65-degree day and the NWS was predicting a heavy snow warning for the following day. The NWS prediction came true and Hastings was pelted with 14 inches of snow. The following week, also in April, Hastings had five to six inches of snow, McIntyre said. Regarding the current week, a Consum­ ers Energy spokesperson said a total of 425,000 of its Michigan customers were without electric service because of the ice storm. As of Tuesday afternoon, there were still 5.500 customers without power, but they were expected to have service as of midnight Tuesday, Pietryga said. Bead the BANNER Every Week! Copies conveniently available on newstands throughout the Barry County area. Jerry Pepper U Allegan will provide a sheep shearing demonstration. Downey said the Arts Council serves Barn1 County in two Hastings locations, its downtown offices and in the Arts Hatchcry Building located inside Fish Hatchery Park. In the latter, she said there hopes it can be refurbished for music rooms and art stu­ dios. “We want to have that building up and running for use by the community.’ she said, noting that it had been used most re­ cently only as a storage building by the Thornapple Players theater group. Downey said she sees the arts still flour­ ishing in these parts, despite predictions of dire circumstances ahead. “We certainly have no way of knowing • what’s ahead, and we still haven’t received word about a couple of grant applications, but right now 1 think we’re doing all right... Barry is regarded as one of the poor­ est counties in Michigan, so we’re consid­ ered to be at risk." She said her spirit of optimism is buoyed by results of a recent opinion survey that showed most people believe there is a need for more recognition for the arts. “Barry County. I hope, in 20 years will have a sculpture somewhere... J can only hope that this recession is just a temporary thing and will pass.” Dwyer, in closing, said the building in which the new Arts Council director was speaking, is a bit of a cultural and historical icon saved and restored by the Barry County Democratic Party. He noted the Thomas Jefferson Hall was built in 1858 as the old United Methodist Church and later was purchased by the Odd Fellows and Re­ bekahs, who in turn sold it to the Demo­ crats in hopes they would keep it up. “This historic building has had only three owners over the last 145 years and it’s seen almost 200 First Friday programs since 1989," Dwyer said. Downey replied that she was honored to speak in such a historically significant fa­ cility. April 4 on two counts of telecommunica­ tions fraud and possession of marijuana. The prosecutor said all those charged were involved in the production, distribu­ tion or sale of access cards. His office, he said, however, doesn't intend to be a col­ lection agency for the monthly bills of Di­ recTV. “The offenses are not simply just receiv­ ing free TV." McNeill said. “If 50 or 100 people are receiving free (dish) TV, this of­ fice has no intention of going after every­ one.” However, he cautioned those illegally re­ ceiving satellite reception to “get rid of it or sign up legally.” Possession of a reprogrammed satellite card carries a maximum penalty of four years in prison. “Our focus is on those making money on the manufacture and marketing of cards and devices that allows this fraud to occur,” he said. “We don’t have the resources to actively go out and get everyone.” McNabnay said the satellite TV compa­ nies can lose more than $100,000 per re­ programmed card. “People in the county are making hun­ dreds of thousands of dollars a year selling these cards," the trooper said. The prosecutor said McNabnay should get the credit for a successful investigation. “McNabnay has an electronics computer background,” McNeill said. “He’s been smart, reasonable and fair in this opera­ tion." The illegal activity involves reprogram­ ming DirecTV plastic cards to access pre­ mium channels without paying for the serv­ ice. DirecTV informed police that one person arrested only had a program package that did not include movie channels such as HBO and Cincmax. A DirecTV analysis of the card showed that it had been illicitly modified, police reported. Troopers found HBO and Cincmax channels on the TV. DirecTV and Dish Network use a small gray dish placed on rooftops or in subscrib­ ers’ yards to receive TV channels from a satellite. A box receives signals from dish. The access card unscrambles the signal from the satellite. The investigation is ongoing. �Pag* 4 - The Haxtings Banner - Thursday. April 10. 2003 P£W0ES ...from Our Readers A Democrat’s letters were really amazing He sold me bill of goods years back for a five-year signup in the Farmers Union. They didn't do me any good. Milk produc­ ers were their big beneficiaries. They sure To the editor: Carl Mcllvain had a couple letters to the Public Pulse in the Grand Rapids Press re­ cently. One was in response to a letter writ­ ten to the Pulse by a Scott Wiggers of Sparta. Mcllvain wrote, “What hatred of the Clintons must be in the soul of Scott Wiggers that he would want such thoughts to appear in print.** Defending both of thv Clintons isn't going to be looked on as bril­ liant a few years away. There are still a lot of their activities being investigated. In fact, Clinton has been forced to testify by court order in different cases. One really in­ teresting case is that a Peter Paul gave a socalled star-studded Hollywood Gala in 2000 for Hillary’s Senate campaign in ex­ change for business favors. The Clintons kept the cash and failed to report the cam­ paign contributions, as required by law. This is per the Judicial Watch. God bless someone who is watching. They have acted against Republicans also. The other letter, and I quote, “blind faith so-many have placed in President Bush*’ and “you backers of the president in this quick little war should have their names imprinted on every body bag that comes back." Remember Jimmy Carter's escapade in the desert trying to rescue the hostages in Iran back in the 1980s? How many died? How many gave their lives building the Panama Canal only to gh*e it away.? Today the Chinese have control of both ends of the canal. Teddy Roosevelt is rolling in bis grave. Eat your goobers! By the way, didn't the French give up on building the canal earlier? There are still some pabulum pukers defending them today. In both of Carl's letters he mentions how he was a World War II combat infantry vet­ eran and one who fought the Nazis. I fig­ ured he probably had hit the shores in Af­ rica, battled Rommel, on to Sicily, a couple of landings in Italy and up through the boot and possibly got shot up along with Sena­ tors Dole and Inouye 'He let me down when I see he graduated from Hastings in 1944. The waf was over |n the spring of 1945 in Baropc. T a never try to make sure children get milk. Actually, it did buy Carl and Mrs. Carl jobs for life as officers of Farmers Union. But my main reason for writing this week was about the frightful situation out at Charlton Park. Re: The letter to the edi­ tor April 3 by Walter Forsberg, who wanted to serve on Parks and Recreation Commission, where he has volunteered for the last four years. His son had been direc­ tor in prior years. Now the way I see it, there is scandal ga­ lore. It sounds to me that no matter what his qualifications are, and as impressive as they are to say the least, that he was not go­ ing to be given the time of day. In fact, he would not even gotten an interview, which is due process, had he not called and spoke with Ellie Norton. She told him that that had been decided. She retracted and said be could interview the next day. Makes one wonder... 1 wrote Ken Neil, chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, a letter stating my feelings. What the hell was Neil think­ ing, knowing all the experience that Fors­ berg had to offer? I've known Walt and the family since they built and moved to the north side of Algonquin Lake back in the 1960s. In fact, that family has more brains in their hip pockets than some of the socalled wheels have in their heads. Walt is one very h-zent person. No, Ken Neil isn't the only wheel need­ ing some grease. Sandy James is another that you don't know which face will show up. Of course, Jeff Mackenzie’s situation is well known. I’ll bring this to a halt before I really get wound up. Thank God for our brave people who are defending and making the United States a proud country again! No more Johnson’s and McNamara's Vietnam or the Clintons* sad display of treachery! Donald W. Johnson. I......... . : 7T -• -'Xa. i . ' -U MiaoievHie Love America, or leave it Financial FOCUS Fumfched by MARK D. CHRISTEMSEft of Edward Jones and Co. To the editor: In response to Mr. Larry Hamp's appraisal of our government and president.. he should go live under Saddam's regime. Mr. Hamp lives in the greatest nation in the world and people like him must really make our troops proud. They have people like him running down our president and government. Now that chemicals have been found in Iraq, that must be a surprise to people like him. After this is over, many Iraqi people will be able to go back to their families and help build their country back up to be a great nation it can be. As for war for oil. I say "bull.** We've lived without their oil for 12 years. Jerry Raymond, Lake Odessa CORRECTION An article in the March 20 Banner incor­ rectly slated that Hastings School Board President Patricia Endsley is co-owner of Endsley Dairy Farms. Endsley has no inter­ est in the farm: it is owned by her brother­ in-law. Paul, and nephew. Greg. Lessons from the Bear Market You might think there's nothing positive in a slock market that has slumped for a long time. After all. the value of your hold­ ings is down, and you're having a hard time seeing where to invest. And yet. even a long bear market can teach investors some valu­ able lessons - if you know where to find them. Here are a few to consider. • Stay in the market - When prices keep falling, many people try to "trade their way to success" - or they get out of the market altogether. But constant stock trading is expensive and usually ineffective. Furthermore, it's hard to develop a solid, disciplined investment strategy if you're always making trades based on short-term considerations. And if you jump out of the market, you could miss the early stages of a recovery. It's generally a good idea to stay invested rather than try to lime the short­ term ups and don ns of the market. • Know your own risk tolerance - We all have different investment personalities. Some of us are willing to take more risk in exchange for potentially higher returns. Others accept low er returns in exchange for greater stability of principal. Most investors are somewhere in-between. A bear market provides a good opportunity to gauge whether your risk tolerance is really what you thought it was. • Diversify - You can't totally elude a bear market. But you can blunt its impact by diversifying across a range of investments stocks, bonds, government securities, money market accounts and others. If all your investmenu are alike, they may all move in the same direction al the same lime - a problem in a down market • Be ’price-conscious" - Even during a prolonged market downturn, some stocks can still be expensive. Before you buy any stock, make sure iu price is supported by solid fundamentals - such as a strong track record of earnings. You need look beck no further than the bursting of the technology 'bubble' to find an example of stock prices that could not be sustained due to low - or non-existent - profits The upside of a bear market is that some high-quality stocks are attractively priced. because a bear market tends to drag every­ thing down. Eventually, good slocks are likely to bounce back - but the best lime to buy them is now. Ultimately, a bear market can be quite educational. You'll become acquainted - or reacquainted - with the importance of find­ ing attractively priced companies that offer solid business plans, competitive products and far-sighled management. You'll gain a greater appreciation of just how much risk you can handle - and how much discipline you can impose upon yourself. These are all important insights - and they'll serve you well today and long into the future. —STOCKS— ?»« tollowing prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaanlerChtysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar Fust Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mlg IBM JCPermey Johnson & Johnson Kellogg's Company McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wai Mart Gold Siver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 15.11 21.48 48.15 4.58 4135 32.39 28.65 3458 3139 1651 7.90 34.73 9.00 80.07 20.05 57.50 31.43 1534 25.30 4.09 8.85 3754 4436 5456 •127 ♦.10 ♦1.18 -55 ♦1.46 +312 +.86 •107 +.90 +23 +.42 +.93 — $322.75 $4.47 -$1220 +$.03 8296.92 12B +229.06 -200M +134 +.45 -92 +.97 ♦1.79 +.99 +.44 +.05 -319 +.47 +2.14 U.S. Sonata The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Leflers that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington DC. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-8221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1 -202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkhdz, Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lans­ ing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House ot Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, THE HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMvMo, Hastings Banner, Inc. A drvision of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastmgs. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Steven Jacobs Socrutary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Mxing (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Mary McDonough Ruth Zachary Helen Muary Sandy Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Temere Bret Bremer Brian Carroll. Hastings: “No, 1 am not chang­ ing my plans due Io the current situation." Kandi Harris, Grand Rapids: “No, because for one thing 1 am not planning to travel. But I don't think it would make a difference if I wanted to go somewhere." Jami Hedger. Hastings: Lori Torode, Hastings: Dawn Snider, Hastings: Jeff Ross, Charlotte: “No. because I believe that God will protect us if we were to decide to visit someone." "No, my son is going to Washington D.C. and the U.P. and my daugh­ ter to Wisconsin. You can't live in fear, you have go on with vour life.” “Not so far. but I am really not a traveler.” “No. 1 don't see any reason to change my plans." • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads Kxepred Monday through Friday 8am to 5 30 p m . Saturdays 8 30 am til Noon Scott Cmmen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adptang counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO. Box B Hastings. Mi 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 i �The Hastings Benner - Thursday. Apr! 10. 2003 - Pag. 5 Barry Christian, middle school honor rolls Hastings Middle School Sixth Grade Eaton. Nicholas Eaton. Chelsie Hughes. Trenton Johnson. Carson King. Brenna Leedy. Kourtncy Meredith. Kaitlyn Semler. Adam Wiker and Cameron Womack. Honorable Mention (GPA 3.0 to 3.09) — Kaylee Alexander. Lindsay Azevedo. Derek Birman. Mitchell Borden. Shaync Cooper. Autumn Delacruz. Megan Dclcotto. Danielle Elzinga. Chris Floyd. Heather Foote, Nathan Hinkle. Adam Hodges. Vincent Hynes. Shcena Kelley. Sarah Kidder. Nicholas Lancaster. Joshua Lemon. Luke Mansfield. Michelle Mills. Erin Pettengill, Haley Prater. Spencer Rho­ des. Amber Shepler. Bryce Spurgeon. Ky­ lie Standler. Robert Steinke, Rachel Ste­ phens. Brittany Vansycklc and Brittney Watson. (Third nine-week marking period ending March 21) Pleasantview readers rack up 39,350 minutes Students at Pleasantview School read a total ot 39.350 minutes during March for the school's reading month contest. Students in first through fifth grade re­ corded the number of minutes read independently n' ie, and developmental kindergarten and kindergarten students recorded the r of minutes that fam­ ily members read to them. Developmental kinderga mdergarten students read a total of 2,365 minutes, first graders read for 2,2 otes. second graders read for 3,327 minutes, third graders read for 8,720 m Jtes. fourth graders for 8.946 minutes, and fifth graders for 13,755 minutes. For every ten minutes that the students read, a star was placed on the gym wall. Top readers as pictured (bottom left to right) included Clayton Walden, first grade; Tyler Bax. kindergarten; Lane Olcheske. developmental kindergarten; Kyle Mikolajczyk, second grade; (top row) Colorado Taylor, fourth grade; Hannah Shumway, fifth grade; and Alexis Hickey, third grade. MainStreet marks leach Children to Save Day’ today MainStreet Savings Bank employees in Hastings are observing “National Teach Children to Save Day" today (April 10). “We are excited to be part of a nation­ wide effort to offer money-management life skills to youth," said Deb Hewitt, sen­ ior vice president at the bank. The national campaign is geared to help children throughout America learn their fi­ nancial ABCs and become “smart savers." The American Bankers Association Edu­ cation Foundation started National Teach Children to Save Day in 1997 to raise awareness of the need to improve the level of financial literacy among American youth and tn help prepare students to be informed consumers in the financial market place. The day allows kids in classrooms and af­ ter-school programs to share ‘real life’ les­ sons about money. “Studies show that people who learn to save money early in life usually make smarter financial decisions in the future," Hewitt said. “Al MainStreet Savings Bank, we believe that this initiative is so impor­ tant that we continue our activities through­ out the year with our in-school banking program and our Looney Tunes savings club for kids." As part of the in-school program, MainStreet employees visit each elementary school weekly to work with students on ba­ sic money management skills and to pro­ vide them an opportunity to make deposits to their savings account. The Locncy Tunes Savings Program, started by MainStreet in 1998, provides each member with a special savings ac­ count and allows members to participate in special club meetings and activities. These programs have been a great success with more than 700 children now participating. High Honors (grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0) — ’Keith Anderson, Kacy Ander­ son, ’Sara Archambcau, Dustin Bateson. Jason Baum, Ashley Benton, Jyssica Blantz, ’Charity Bouchard. ’Sarah Brandt. ’Barbara Buehler, Carmen Burlingame. ’Bryan Campbell, Christopher Case. ’Rob­ ert Cathcart, ’Rachel Clevenger. ’Matthew Cooley, Alexis Craven, ’Kendal Darling. ’Charles Davis. Kayla DesVoignes. ’Leanne Dinges, Audrey Falconer, Katy Fluke, ’Nicole Frantz, Nicole Gorodenski. •Taylor Gould, Amber Greer, Taylor Ham­ mond, ’Bradley Hayden, Danielle Hobbs, Kacy Hooten, ’Alisha Howell, ’Timothy Huisman. Justin Jevicks, Bradley Keeler. •Larry Lake, Courtney Larsen, Timothy Lewis, ’Justin McComb, Rachael McFar­ land, ’Dylan McKay, Anna McNally. ’Kazzi Mikolajczyk, ’Adam Miller, ’Mor­ gan Miller, ’Tiffany Miller, ’Emily Moore. •Tess Nugent, Melissa Pennington, ’Jenni­ fer Phillips, ’Sarah Phillips, Megan Power, Steven Safic. Kathryn Sanders, ’Dane Schils, Preston Schwartz, ’Kyleigh Shel­ don, Adam Skedgell, ’Molly Sfnith, ’Lee Swartz, ’Alyssa Thornton, ’Shelby Wi­ nans, Aaron Wright, Stephanie Wymer and Rachael Zalewski. Honors (GPA of 3.1 to 3.49) — Travis Adams, Andrew Bolton, Trent Brisboe, Branden Courtney, Trevor Depew, Allison Seventh grade — ’Jill Rozema and Samantha Vandenack. Eighth grade — Crystal Hoffman. Eric Westendorp and Troy Westendorp. Ninth grade — Derrek Kurr. Adam Lamphere. ’Lindsay Laubaugh and ’Travis Taylor. Tenth grade — ’Katie Garrison. Bradley Midgett. Roger Ondersma. Sarah Tobias. ’Dustin Webb and ’Evan Wisner. Eleventh grade — ’Lisa Curtis. Twelfth grade — ’Ronald Holley. Stephanie Kilmartin. ’Eric Lamphere. ’Caleb Oosterhouse. ’Janna Rozema. Carlyle Westendorp and Lori Whipple. ’ Indicates 4.0 GPA Barry County Christian (Third academic quarter) Need a Great Gift Idea? Third grade — Michael Caldwell, Zach­ ary Kuperus. Ashley Neudeck, Austin Neudeck, William Ondersma, Jerred Par­ rish, Samantha Replogle and Orion Webb. Fourth grade — ’Emily Brooker. Paige Buehler, ’Evan Wisner, ’Lindsey Grubb, Garrick Hershberger. Tom Rozema. T. J. Taylor. Natalie Vandenack and Shelby Webb. Fifth grade — Allison DeMaagd, ’Sara Rozema, Sarah Walter, ’Ashley Webb, Levi Westendorp and ’Tina Westendorp. Sixth grade — ’Chase DeMaagd, Ryan Holley, Thomas Ondersma and ’Lisa Schuurmans. Give the gift of information. A subscription to their local, hometown newspaper. Cail. 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER North Highway M-43 - Hastings ITOTAL L STATE OF MCHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDTTORS Estate of Viola Marie HoBster. Date of birth: 0103/1919. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Viola Marte HoBater. who Wed at 830 Gregg St. NaahvBe. Michigan died 10/19/2002. CredHors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate will be forever barred GOING T BUSINESS unless presented to Wyman W. Ctagett. named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court al 220 49058 and the W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml <?• April 10.2003 Davie W. Ctagett (P49649) 2280 Wooorufl Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-0758 Wyman W. Ctagett 3771 Center Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2951 (4/10) THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Henry Davis and Frances Davis, husband and wNe. Io Advanta National Bank, mortgagee, dated May 26. 1999 and recorded June 4. 1999 in Document 1030668, Barry County Records. Said mortgage Is now heto by DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS CUSTODIAN OR TRUSTEE. FKA BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALI­ FORNIA N.A. by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Ton and 58/100 Dollars ($15,210.58) including interest al Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry Hastings students place in Olympiad Coun’.y Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 8,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 fine of Section 32. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. U-Z-Ui , UUE- Distant West 1180 feet from the East 1/4 post thereof; thence Southerly 470 feet parallel with A number of Hastings students won first, second or third places in Michigan Region 10 Science Olympiad competition March 22 at Kellogg Community Cbllege. Four hundred competitors from Allegan. Branch, Barry, Calhoun. Hillsdale and Kalamazoo counties vied for awards at the competition. Individual winning Hastings teams in Di­ vision C (grades 9-12) included: Cell biology, Jeremy Lockwood and Justin Prater, first place. Chemistry lab, Jenny Shaw and Mark Ferrall, third place. Practical data gathering. Jenny Shaw and Andrew Worth, third place. Science of fitness. Jenny Shaw and Mark Ferrall, first place. Wright stuff, Sam Krouse and Jared Ford, second place. Write It/Do It, Evelyn Rappaport and Sam Krouse place. // s Hastings. Michigan the West Uno of the East 3/4 of the Southeast 1 /4 ot said section 32; thence West approximately 348 feet parallel with the said East and West 1/4 line of Section 32; thence North 2 degrees 10* W it ' till' iln> c 148 feet; thence N 88 Degrees 01* E 146 foot; thence N 1 Degree 00* E 317 feet to the East and West 1/4 line of Section 3T.; thence East 202 leet to the place of beginning. Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the *3te of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 570 Tanner Lake Rd. 334 W. Mam St $600.3241a. in which case the redemptton panod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The Hastings, Ml 49058 Ionia, Ml 48846 (269) 945 5105 (ft 1 ft! 577-4750 foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated April 3. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY. AS CUSTODIAN OR TRUSTEE, FKA BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA N.A.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 209.2019 Pub: 4/3-5/1 I ■ T !.t !.a I All Fuller's Furniture buildings In Hastings and Ionia are available for sale, to reritbr to Mese to own. Call Joe at (616) 52?-<250 / L';,Z- All inventories iwl be liquidated Xo sales to wholesale dealer* Cash. chr»k credit card r < wndvd rrun. qualified customer* Prices below manufacturers minimum pricing standard "ill not be publish« J �Pag® 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 10, 2003 j Il Jean (Earl) King of Albany, Oregon. Virginia (Willy) Aviles of Tacoma. Washington. Russell (Roxanne) Hilliker of Bellevue. Nebraska. Glenn (Nancy) Hilliker of Hastings; step-children. Ross Morrison of Hastings. Doug (Jackie) Morrison of Virginia. Carol Palmatter of Muskegon. June (Tony) Sembarski of Hastings, Many (Dena) Hull of Freepon. Pete (Saily) Mulkey of Georgia. Carol (Wick) Ellerbee of Florida. Lori (George) Reaser of Florida; 25 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. sisters. Alice Sachteleben of East Jordon. Edith Dreskill of Wisconsin. Violet Hilliker of Coldwater; brothers. Vinol Hilliker of Pennsylvania. Vem Hilliker of East Jordan. Hervey (Janice) Hilliker of Hastings; mother-in­ law. Susie Shriber of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Monday. April 7. 2003 at 2 pun. at Thomapple Valley Church on M-43, Hastings. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. j Ruehl A. (Bud) Hilliker HASTINGS - Ruehl A. (Bud! Hilliker. age 70. of Hastings, died Friday. April 4. 2003 at Spectrum Health Continuing Care Center in Grand Rapids. He was bom March 20. 1933 in Dexter. Mich., the son of Vem L. and Minnie Mae (Sawyer) Hilliker. He attended school in Montague. Bud served in the United States Air Force from 1948 until 1950. He lived in Philomath. Oregon for 28 years, and moved to Hastings in 1996. He spent most of his life in the logging industry. Bud was known for the many jokes be told, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and was a chainsaw craftsman who loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his wife. Lottie L. (Douglas) Hilliker in 1995. also his parents, sisters. Beatrice Miller, and llaBelle Gate. Surviving are his wife. Ethelyn A. (Shriber) Hilliker of Hastings; children. Obit acciics ' - ........................................................... Worship Together... ..Mi the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... 260) PLEASANTVIEW COUNTRY CHAPEL FAITH UNITED METHODIST FAMILY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 tm, Sunday School 11:15 am. Nuncry CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Dehon Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 490)0. Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church pberw. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 ajn,; Sunday School 1IX) ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pjn.. Bible Study A provided. Junior church. Youth Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 group. Thursdays senior meals 12- pan. noon. Saturday nights - Praise Ser­ vices 7:30 pm. For more informa­ ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Maw 4:30 pan.; Sunday Masses 8 JO aan. and 11 .*00 aan^ Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 pan. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Rood, Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garman. Pastor. Sunday School 9.30 a an; classes fot all ages. Morning Wonhip 10:45 aan. Nursery provided. S-utday Evening Service. 600 pan. Wednes­ day activities 700 pan. are: Rain­ bows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or fin* grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Wonbip Services Sunday. 1IDO un; Sunday School. 10 aan. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH -THE BIBLE, THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mite east of t asungs at corner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Cunsen ahve Grace Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 aan^ SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 aan.. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6.-00 pjn; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 pan. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion.- 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broodway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe Ill. Rector. Mr. F. William Voctberg. Director of Musk Sunday Worship - 8 aan. and 10 aan. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 aan. Sunday Nursery Available al 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 Nonh Broadway. Rev. Timm tion call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for aU ages at 9:30 am and wonbip service at I0J0 am. Cof­ noon. Sunday Morning; 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time" is a great time of cel­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yn. thru Sth grade! Come out and join us at Ml E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to Worship Sunday 5-7 pm. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 600 pm. W’ednei day. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Gr. K­ I). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ Sunday School. Our New Sunday neer Club kids al 6 pmJ Wednes­ day. 7 pm.. Prayer Meeting (child worshipping with you care provided). GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday, April 10 700 pm. Crossways; 700 pm. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN | CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. I IDO am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 600 pm. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Huflwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Choir. 700 pm. Stewardship; 7:M pm. Graceful Players. Friday. April 11- 500 pm. Graceful Play­ ers; 6:30-IODO Rock Group Satur­ day. April-It 4 800 am. Chnach Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the indepen­ Clean-up; 8 00-4.00 p_m. Youth Ad­ visor Tnumng; IODO am. Catechum 3; 11 DO am. Youth Mimsvy Prayer Tune; 12.00 pm. Graceful Anglican Church (Canada Synod). mous. Sunday. April 13 - 800­ dent FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hr^ngs. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9J0 am. Sunday Sdnoi for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pm.. Evening Service; 7.00 pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Qrrch Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Players; 8DO pm. Narcotics Anony­ 10.45 am. Wonbip; 9:30 Sunday School.6:00-8:00 pm. Middle School Youth Group; 600-800 pm. High School Youth Group. Monday, April 14 - 100-6:45 pm. Blood Drive; 700 pm. Women of Faith. Tuesday. April 15-700 pm. Congregation Council. Wednesday. April 16- IODO am. Healthy Fam­ ilies; 700 pm. Youth Committee; 700 pm. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH building with elevator to all floors Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group 49058. (269-945-9574). Barrier free Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma. Musk Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 am. - Sunday School. 9:M am.-UVE! Loder the Dome (Con­ temporary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10.30 . m - Re­ ministry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MMST1UES A Span-filled church Mectmg at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mkh. 49073. Sun. Prane A Worship 10:30 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1106. freshments. 11 DO am. Traditional Service. Sunday School. 5 JO pm. M ddk High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6.00 pm. - Disciple Bible Study II. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 6.00 pm. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 700 pm. Bell Choir rehearsal. 800 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday nights • 700 ! ~ Ottis K. Royer | WOODGROVE BRETHREN TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 day Morning Worship 11 am^ Sun­ 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am. Coan Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School day Evening Service 6 pm. Thurs­ Thursday. April 10 - I2D0 pm. Lenten Luncheon and worship. Thursday. April 17 - 7:30 pm.. Maundy Thursday worship. Friday, April IS - 7.00 pm.. Good Friday worship. Sunday. April 20 - 800 un. Sunrise Service. 8:30 am.. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. MKhigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: David Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Easter Breakfast; 9.30 am.. UVE! Under the Dome; 10:30 am.. Re­ freshmenu; I IDO am . Traditional Service. Thursday and Friday. April 24 and 25.900 am.. Spring Rum­ mage Sate, everyone welcome. Please join us Sunday: Bible Class FIRST PRESBYTERIAN IODO am.; Worship 11 DO am.. CHURCH 6:00 pm. Wednesday: Bible Oats 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices - 900 am. Traditional War­ ship; 10:10 am. Church School for 7.00 pm.. Chases for al ages. QUIMBY UNITED ST. OHL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 mission Catholic all ages; 11:20 am. Contemporary am.-ll am.;PD Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at Worship; 11:50 am. Children's Worship. The 900 Service is broad­ of Si. Rose 9 30 am. Thts information on worship sen-ices is pnn ided by cast over WBCH - AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Channel 2 throughout the week. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings Nursery is provided dunng both ser­ vices. Children's Worship is avail­ able dunng both services. SPECIAL EVENTS - Sunday. Apnl 13 - Palm Sunday/Baptism. Wednesday. Apnl 16 - 600 pm. Church Supper Open to the public, 6:45 pm. Len­ BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prcscripiions'' 118 S . Jefferson-945-3429 ten tenet. All ages - open to the public FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FDJ.C. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan U. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan ~Clifford W. Clouse ~ j HASTINGS - Mrs. Ottis K. Royer, age 88 of Hastings, died Tuesday, Jan. 28,2003 in Thomapple Manor. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday.April II, 2003 at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert E Smith officiating. A memo­ rial reception al the church will immediate­ ly follow services. Memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. The family is being served by the Wren Funeral Home. I Vagen^^ernington pm. prayer meeting in the Lounge. HASTINGS APOSTOUC 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am.; Sun­ ' i FREEPORT - Dennis Gale Frederickson, age 84. of Freeport, died Saturday. April 5. 2003 al Thomapple Manor ’aslings. He was bom Dec. 12 <> Stanwood. Ml. the son of Homer a • .Vilkinson) Frederickson. He move, i l v farm at age 7 and fanned his whole ho until ill health. On Dec. 29. 1945. he married Alice (Nash) Frederickson which they have been married for 57 years. Mr. Frederickson was a life long resident of Freepon, known for his fanning and helping other fanners. He enjoyed bowling, deer hunting, card playing. Fishing in the UP with many friends, he also enjoyed his children and grandchildren. He will always be remembered for helping his friends and neighbors when ever in need. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother. Glenn; sister-in-law. Pearl Frederickson; sister. Shirley and nephew. Lanny Frederickson; brother-in-law. JD Grinnell. He is survived by his wife. Alice; son, Danny and Yvonne (Fox) Frederickson; daughter. Shirley and Randy Blakely, all of Freeport; grandchildren. Kurt (Erin) Blakely. Kristopher (Tammy) Blakely. Tina Frederickson. Stacy Frederickson; great grandchildren. Hannah and Carson; special sister-in-law. Marie Grinnell; niece. Sharon Neal; nephew, Darrell Grinnell; great­ nephews. Jacob and Ben Neal and many friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 9.2003 al the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiatied. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Thomapple Manor or Bowne Center Church. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Overeaten Anonymous; 7.00 pm. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men. David ; . lose MacDonald. Aa oasis of Gods love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For mformation call METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior fee and Cookies will be available am. 6.00 pm; Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus School at 9.45 aan.. Worship I IDO am.; Evening Service at 6:00 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pm. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH between the worship service and Club for boys A giris ages 4-12. Paston CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. hopcum.com. Office hours: Wednesday A Thursday 9 aan. to 12 aan. Morning Worship Service; 600 in a free Home Bible Study, please call for move details. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 DO am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. 945-4995. Church Website: www. aan. Sunday School Hour. 1100 day Bible Study 7 pm. If interested Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Corner of Stale Rd. and Boltwood Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 pan evening Service; Wednesday: 7DO pan S.*rvices for Adults. Teens and Children. | HASTINGS - Bradley H. Bennett, age 61, of Hastings, died Monday, April 7, 2003 at Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was bom June 28. 1941 in Grand Rapids, the son of Bradley J. and Amelia (Sleezman) Bennett. He graauated from Lake Odessa High School in 1960. He served in the United States Army, then married Judy A. Miller, January 12. 1963. Brad worked for 15 years at General Motors and Mullenhurst Golf Coarse for the past 15 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and running. He ran in the Detroit Marathon and the Boston Marathon. He most enjoyeo -pending time with his children and grandchildren. Surviving is his wife. Judy A. Bennett of Hastings; daughter. Kim (Gil) Fisher of Jenison; sons. Bradley Bennett Jr. of Battle Creek. Larry (Tracey) Bennett of Hastings and Paul Bennett of Hastings; grandchildren, Samantha. David. Mackenzie, Eric & Margaret; brothers, Wade Bennett of Hersey, Emery (Betty) Bennett of Nashville; sisters, Luella (Walt) Myers of Bitely, Elaine (Richard) Sobleskey of Charlotte. Pricilla (Garth) Floris of Canada, Grace Mull of Saranac; several nieces, nephews and friends. i No funeral bon Visitation will be held. Memorial services will be held Friday. April 11. 2003 at LOO P.M. at Thomapple Valley Church on M-43, Hastings. Burial will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial contributions can be made to the Family or Charily of One's Choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. SHELBYVILLE. Vagena G. Remington, age 76, of Shelbyville. Ml died Thursday. April 3,2003 at her residence. Mrs. Remington was bom on July 14. 1926 in Auburn, West Virginia, the daugh­ ter of Clovis and Grace (Pride) Sommerville. Mrs. Remington lived most of her life in West Virginia and in Michigan. She engaged in factory work most of her working life. She was a life member of V.F.W.. founding member of AM-Vets fl 988. Baldwin. Mrs. Remington is survived by her daughters, Vagena McDonough of North Carolina and Judy (Glen) Cox of Arkansas: sons. Lloyd (Marian) Jarman Jr., of Shelbyville and James (Janet) Jarman of Nashville; 19 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; two great great grandchil­ dren; step-son. Raymond (Janet) Penn of Portage and step-daughter. Sharon (Robert) Johnson of Marlin. Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands. Lloyd T. Jarman, Ralph Penn and Theodore Remington; brothers. Lee and William Sommerville; sister. Wanita Gurd; and granddaughter. Therisa Jarman. Respecting her wishes, private family services. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | ] N. FORT MYERS, FLORIDA Clifford W. Clouse, age 90, died Tuesday. April I. 2003 in N. Fort Myers. He was born March I. 1913 in Allegan County, the son of George and Nellie (DeJongh) Clouse. On March I. 1935 he married Margaret (Peggy) Graham. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Peggy; grandson, David Clouse; brother, Fredrick; and sister. Kathryn Ferris. He is survived by his wife, Virginia of N. Fort Myers; daughters, JoAnne (Roger) Mix of Hastings; Dixie (Willard) Babcock of Dowling; son. George (Debbie) Clouse of Hastings; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Respecting his wishes there will be no services. Rac'hen^Wanac^ HASTINGS - Rachel 1. Wallace, age 85. of Hastings, died Thursday. April 3.2003 at her residence Mrs. Wallace was bom on Sept. 29.1917 in Baltimore Township. Barry County, the daughter of Lawrence and Myrtle (Haines) Strimback. She was raised in Barry County and attended Barry County rural schools. She was married to Zennie E. Wallace on May 5,1935 in Assyria. MI. Mrs. Wallace was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Family and friend* remember her cooking, baking, smells of fresh bread, helping with farming and gar­ den work. Mrs. Wallace is survived by her children, Marvin (Sharon) Wallace. Norma (Doug­ las) Bumford. Gerald (Selma) Wallace. Lois (James) Kyle. Betty Negus. Linda (Chuck) Jordan, and Mary Lou Eddy; 38 grandchildren; 96 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; special friends. Robert Bustance and Donald Stillman; sis­ ters. Myrna Lancaster. Betty Lancaster. Geraldine Callihan; and sister-in-law. Arlene Strimback. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. Zennie on June 22. 1993; son. Robert; grandchildren, Stephen,Christot*er «d Anax Lywt; » great graMdbild; brothers. Memu, Harotd. Kooen, -wtanam and Richard Strimback; sistess. Mhrtha Roush. Velma Bryans-Elliott and Margaret Rose; son-in-law. James Negus. A memorial graveside service will be held al 11 am. Saturday. April 12.2003 al Hastings Township Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. No funeral home visitation. A memorial reception will be held al the Hastings Moose Lodge immediately following graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Lyle and Esther Bosworth CUMMING. GA - An avid fisherman. Lyle Bosworth passed away at the age of 86 on Jan. 4.2003 in Cumming,GA, where he had recently moved to be dose.- to his chil­ dren. Formerly from Vermontville, Lyle and his wife, Esther (Wonser) lived on an 80 acre farm on Dow Road for almost 20 years. Esther died at the age of 87 on Jan. 30, 2000 in Lake Wales. FL. The couple had been married for 59 years. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19. 2003 at the Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. MI. Pre-planning It's die right thing tn do. Planning your funeral ahead of time is one of the most loving things you can do for your family. A funeral is about commemorating life, your way. Through us you can arrange the service you want, at a cost that suits your budget. Call today 269-945-2471 WREN 3 Funeral Home Member of 1401 North Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 Alderwoods David C Wren, Director | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 10.2003 - Sage, Becky Trepasso united Booth-Hooker to wed May 31 Tracy L. Booth and Anthony W. Hooker will be joined in marriage on May 31,2003. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Gary and Kay Booth of Delton. Tracy graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1998 and graduated from Kellogg Community College in 2002. She is employed at Bronson Hospital as a Radiologic Technologist. The groom-to-be is the son of Steven and Kathleen Hooker of Dowling and Iris and Bruce Longancckcr of Battle Creek. Tony graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1996 and finished his Apprenticeship in Carpentry in 2001. He is employed with Local #525 as a Journeyman Carpenter. The couple will continue to make their home in Delton. Trotter-Coolidge to marry June 28 Vugteveen-Barlow plan May wedding Matt and Brenda Vugtevecn and the late Greg Bumford of Nashville and Norm and Carole Barlow of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Rebecca Sue Bumford and Theron Norman Barlow. Rebecca is a 2003 graduate Gr Maple Valley High School and is currently employed at Main Street Savings Bank. Theron is a 2001 graduate of Bary County Christian School and is currently employed at Barlow’s Florist. A May 31, 2003 wedding is being Matthew Jay Ribble. Shelbyville uk! Cassey Ann TerMecr, Shelbyville. Cijneron Worth Moore, Middleville and Brenda Sue Hale, Middleville. Thomas Michael Menges. Shelbyville and Rachel Lynn Bouwens. Charles James O'Grady III, Hastings and Cynthia Louise Goddard. Hastings. Raymond Carl Smith, Jr., Delton and Staricnc Jean Brendum, Delton. Gary Page Arnold, Bellevue and Mary Mackaluso Partridge, Hastings. Shaun Michael Price, Hastings and Annette Rae Blough, Hastings. Ricky Lynn Elkins, Hastings and Kathy Ann Patrick, Hastings. Eric Lang Haeck, Nashville and Angela Jeanenc McMillan, Nashville. Steven Lawrance Williams, Hastings and Maureen Anne Rugg. Vermontville. Jeffrey Allen Hammond. Hastings and Donna Lee Davis, Hastings. William James Cronk, Hastings and Nicole Lynn Be I son, Hastings. Kevin James Tobias, Nashville and Roberta Ann Whitaker, Nashville. Norman Edward Arnie, Delton and Jaylyn Marie Siegcrt, Delton. Gregg Allan Mesecar, Hastings and April Ranee Rea. Braymer, MO. Louis and Nancy Marks, of Hastings, announce the marriage of their daughter. Rebecca McCullough, to Sage Trepasso. of Crystal Falls. MI. Fr. Chuck McCabe celebrated their wed­ ding mass al 7:30 p.m.. on March 13th, at Emmanuel episcopal Church. The bride wore a winter white satin, empire gown with chapel train and veil. She carried white roses, accented with navy rose buds and yellow daffodils. Her sister Rachel was maid of honor. Andy Adams. Rachel's fiand, was best man. The proces­ sional was Purcell’s "Trumpet Tune," played by organist F. William Voetbcrg. A cake and champagne reception followed, in the Parish Hall. The bride and groom immediately returned to Mt Pleasant, Ml, where they attend CMU. On March 15th, Rebecca deployed with the 182nd Transportation Co., Army Reserve, of Bay City, Ml. Rebecca will spend the next year driving fuel tankers in the supply convoys of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sage will begin graduate studies in Information Systems and Communications this fall. When Rebecca returns, she will finish her BA in Rec. Therapy. The couple plans to graduate in 2005. Anderson-Jiles Hollenbecks mark 25th anniversary plan to wed June 7 Larry and Margaret Hollenbeck will be celebrating their 25th anniversary on April 13, 2003. They were united in marriage on April 13. 1978 at her sister's home in Berrien Springs. Their children include D’Anne and Seve Ramos of Brighton. Kristin and Bill SL Marie of Lansing and Andy Hollenbeck of Hastings. They have four grandchildren. They will be celebrating the day with their children and grandchildren. To send them a card, please mail to: 719 N. Bolt­ wood. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Dave and JoEllcn Anderson of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Christy Rae to Matthew Ray Jilcs. son of Bill and Vicky Ji les of Hastings and Kim Rivers of Constantine. The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School and has a degree in dental hy giene. The groom to be is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Munn Manufacturing in Freeport. A June 7,2003 wedding is being planned at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Felpausch Food Centers and J-Ad Graphics are proud to present the 2003 Thursday, May 1,2003 Doors open at 4:00 p.m. for Tradeshow Shopping Show Starts at 7:00 p.m. Located al the Barry County Expo Center Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Ladonna Harper of Delton, MI are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter MyRandia Hawley Trotter to Scott Eric Coolidge, son of Mr. Lester Coolidge of Hastings, Ml and Mr. and Mrs. Walt and Madlin Murphy of Decatur, MI. The future bride is a 2000 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is current­ ly employed at Thornapple Manor of Hastings and lias been for the past four years. Her fia’ice is a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed Bradford White of Middleville and has been for the past six years. A June 28th wedding is being planned the couple will reside* in Hastings, Ml. — 1350 n. M-37, Hastings — Tickets available at the Felpausch Hastings location Tickets are $12.00 and $10.00 * Food Sampling ♦ Pre-Show Shopping Many vendors will have merchandise available to purchase that evening. Look for additional information and a list of vendors in upcoming papers. For more information regarding booth space, please contact Jennie Yonker at 269-945-9554 ext 242 or ticket information call Janine Dalman at 269-948-3472 www.tasteofhomeschools.com JenGak A Family! r 25% OFF Junior A Misses Spring Tops $24.99 25% Off 25% Off $59.90 LEIA Mudd oas<c denim jeans Men's A Young Men's Spring Tops Boy's 8-20 Polo Sportswear Dr Mortens'MeT Clog Men’s & Young Men's Woven Shirts Girt's 7-16 Denm A Twfl Shorts Men s FOX T-shrfs $19.99 $25.00 LEI. Mudd A Perocope Shorts RVQutOrty $25 Levi's Denim Shorts $24.99 25% off $24.99 25% OFF 20% Off IB. Mudd A Penscope Copra R+gutarty S2Q Columbia Sportswear Pvpunor Stoc* Men s Casual Twa A Denim Shorts Oshkosh. BobyTogs Cartels A URe Me Men s A Women s Nke apparel 25% off 25% Off 25% OFF Levi’s Sale Tommy Hlfiger Hondoogs UNIONBAY Men's A Young Red Tab & srfverTob Easter Basket Must Have! ty color me beanie Only $8.00 Page 7 C.LIKS FAMILY OWNKD SINCK 1 BS7 25% Off Acftve Shorts. Caprts A Pants West State St. Mon-Fri 10-9, Sat 10-8. Sun 12-5 �Pago 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 10. 2003 JLgJia CkteAAa Helpers prepare to provide their muscle power to move this power craft from the middle school gym at the Home and Garden Snow. The home of Michael Klein on Pleasant Street was a mess because of he inclement weather. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet tonight ^Thursday, April 10) with a travel program on Romania brought by former Clarksville resident Judy Rosenberer (nee Brooks) and husband, Mark. The meeting convenes at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. Next month the speaker will be the executive director of the Historical Society of Michigan. The society has moved its center of operations from Ann Arbor to East Lansing, while still retaining the historic Toumy House for other purpos­ es. Visitors and guests are welcome. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Manor. Local number John Waite will be the speaker. Who provided the skeleton in the family closet? His topic will center on what we can learn from those unsavory charac­ ters in our families' past. The track season for Lakewood High School has opened with the runners braving the elements for their meets. There were many chilled parents watching from the sidelines. The runners likewise were chilly, even though running, because their clothing does not match the early spring climate. Tuesday's meet will be at home with both boys and girts running, starting at 4:30 p.m. The opponent will be Charlotte. Next Thursday, April 17, is Maundy Thursday, when most local churches will have observances befitting the events of Holy Week. Looking ahead, the Lake Odessa Community Library will be host for an American Girl Tea Tuesday, April 22, at 6 p.m. This is a similar program to one held a few years ago. That time there were so many registrants they had to run the pro­ gram two nights to accommodate all those who wanted to attend. Later in that same week, there will be a 6 p.m. program on fly casting. Those who attend will learn about the basics of fly casting. They will make a fly to take home. Any child who comes must be at least 7 years old, preferably accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Call 374­ 4591 to register for this. Also the girts’ tea requires registration in advance. The date has been set for the Lakewood CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY hl I TY, MICHIGAN NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING CROP Walk. It is to be held on Sunday. May 4. What docs one write about the unusual weather last weekend? One might para­ phrase Julius Caesar: "it came. We saw. It conquered." Man was unable to cope with the ice storm, which snapped branches, twigs and entire trees. There was quite a scene to people awakening on Saturdaymorning. The electricity went off in town about 9:15 p.m. Friday. For most, the power did not return until Sunday forenoon. Others waited until Sunday evening and a few even later. People used all manner of means to keep warm. to prepare food and to get some sleep. Fireplaces kept some fami­ lies warm both from sitting in front of the blazing hearth and from carrying wood to keep the blaze going. With no electricity, sump pumps do not work, so others had to contend with flooded basements. Many families resorted to renting motel rooms in Lansing or Grand Rapids. The manager of Home for Hope transported all the fragile elderly residents to a Charlotte motel. This week repair work begins. The cable company. Consumers Energy and others were al work making more repairs. Home owners called in companies with their cher­ ry pickers and chain saws. All the fallen limbs will provide firewood for another winter. Those who had stoves or fireplaces used quite a quantity of their stored wood on the weekend. More than one family hud­ dled around their fireplaces for warmth. On Saturday, the only businesses which was open was Tru Value Hardware. They should have done big business selling bat­ teries, saws and whatever else people need­ ed. Even the 24-hour gas stations were closed. One had to go out of town to find a restaurant open. It was good to get hot food and to get warmed up bodily while eating on Saturday night. The March 29 Home and Sport Show had a good attendance, with vendors from Lake Odessa. Ionia and Hastings. Even the local library had a sale of used books. There were booths for lending agencies, all manner of building suppliers and craftsmen. Toward die end. Chamber of Commerce President Anne Johnson called for six big husky able­ bodied macho men to help move some water craft outside. With such a compli­ mentary buildup, she had several volun­ teers. Despite the inconvenience of the storm, the view in every direction was beaus'll, with every tree, bush and blade of grass encased in ice. As the temperatures rose, the ice broke loose and pelted anyone walk­ ing beneath the trees. The south side of Jordan Lake had far less ice and far less damage than did the north (village) side. Do we appreciate our electricity now? Yes. Some churches held services on Sunday, despite the cold "and lack of lights. The pianist wore gloves between hymns. LEGAL NOTICE r’. ' h- • s- ' - THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLE CTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry W. Lambert Jr. and Amy L Lambert, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Equifirst Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 13, 2001, and recorded on September 26. 2001 in Document *1067188 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Assignee by an assignment dated September 19. 2001. which was recorded on November 26, 2001, in Document *1070197. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR AND 38/100 dollars hy Kathy Mitchell <~..d Marcy Sugar Mock gift? Dear Annie: My husband s sister is legally divorced and planning to marry "Roger" this April. This will be the second marriage for both of them. Here's the kicker: They have been planning this wed­ ding for almost a year in the hopes that Roger will be divorced by the wedding day. However, the divorce has not happened yet. and it doesn't look like it will come through before the ceremony. The hall has been paid for, so they plan on having a mock wed­ ding. I have no great desire to attend this bizarre event, but because it is my hus­ band's sister, I feel obligated to be there. So tell me. Annie, what kind of gift do you give for a mock wedding? Frankly. I would like to give a mock gift. Please help me with an answer so that I am not arguing with my husband con­ stantly. Thank you. — Want the Real Thing in Arizona Dear Arizona: This is what's called putting the can before the horse. You have two choices: Either treat this as a big party and wait until they are legally hitched to give them a wedding pre­ sent, or consider this to be the actual wed­ ding and give the present now. If you opt for the latter, you do not have to give them a second gift later. Whatever you decide, the gift should be the real McCoy. Relentless boss Dear Annie: I am a 50-year-old female and have worked at the same company for 20 years, along with "Maggie." She is a nice person, but our professional relation­ ship is rocky. Last year, I was given a promotion and became Maggie's supervisor. Her position requires organization, timeliness and atten­ tion to detail. She has none of these skills. In addition, she habitually lies, and that is ti»e reason I am writing. While she never says a bad word about other workers, she cannot tell the truth about her ability to do her job. I never can get a straight answer re­ garding what tasks are completed and what still needs to be done. Maggie's previous supervisors never ad­ dressed the issue because they felt it was "too sensitive." However, other workers have trouble doing their work because of Maggie's inefficiency to hold up her end of the assignment. The president of the com­ pany is aware of the problem and would like to fix it, but he and Maggie are long­ time personal friends. He would never fire her. Do you have any suggestions? Peeved in Peoria, III. Dear Peoria: You are Maggie's supervisor and must hold her responsible for her work. However, you are unlikely to fix 20 years of bad habits. If the boss won't transfer her elsewhere, here is what you can do: Keep a close eye on Maggie's output. Ask often for updates - in writing. Remind her when she falls behind or doesn't follow through. If you know she is procrastinating or covering mistakes, call her on it, and demand an ex­ planation. Be nice, but relentless. It's more work for you, but it will make her mighty uncomfortable, and she will learn to be more responsible. ($118,264.38). including interest at 9.500% per ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a pubhc hearing on Apnl 16.2003. at the Rutland Charter Townshe Hall. 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, commencing at 7:30 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed items to be considered at this pub­ annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on Apnl 24. 2003. Said premises arc situated in TOWNSHIP AND VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 46 of Middleville Downs Addition No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ lic hearing include the following, in summary: 1. The amendment of Section 104 2026 F.5.b. to increase the permitted size of political signs to not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet; 2 The amendment of Section 104.2026 F.5.C. to limit display of temporary event signs to 45 days in advance of and the day of the event PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map. Land Use Plan and Land Use Plan Map of the Township may be examined at the Township Hall at any time dunng regular business hours on any day except public and legal holidays from and aher the publication of this Nouce and until and including the day of this pubic hearing, and may further be exarr med at the public heaenn to determine the exact nature of the aforementioned matters. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter ary of the proposed amendments at or following the aforementioned public hearing and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board ed in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 13. Barry County The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Team W (248) 593-1 • .2 Trott & Trott. P C. Where to sit Dear Annie: Please help me settle an ar­ gument. What is the proper seating arrange­ ment for two men and two women in a car? Should the men sit together and the women sit together so that they can talk, or should they sit as couples? Thanks in advance for your help. - Sud­ bury, Ontario Dear Sudbury: There is no set rule here. Often, men prefer to sit in front because they usually have longer legs and need the space. If the couples are close friends, sit wherever you prefer. If the couples are not that friendly, it is less awkward when the partners can sit together. Hope that settles it. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 2G0 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200314026 Team W (4/10) Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the proposed text amendment by filing same with the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Kali at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing of April 16.2003. and E.L.S. inc. may further be received by the Planning Commission at said pubic hearing This notice is posted in compba.-ce with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a(2)(C) and the Amcrcans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being consid­ ered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Townsnip Clerk by writing or calling the Township All interested persons are invited to be present for comments and suggestions at this pub­ ic hearing Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charier Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49056 (269) 948-2194 Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • • • • • • All 48 States vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East Coast - West Coast Call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 No sleepovers Dear Annie: I am a 16-ycar-old girl and would like to have the same privileges as my girlfriends. My two best friends have been dating their boyfriends for about six months. Their parents let them have co-ed sleepovers. I have been dating my boyfriend "JefT for almost three years, but my parents won't allow him to sleep over. In fact, they will not let me stay overnight at any of my friends' houses because they are afraid of what might happen if the boys visit. I have never done anything untrustwor­ thy and don't plan to start. How can I get my folks to case up? - Stuck at Home in Connecticut Dear Stuck at Home: Sorry, but teenage co-ed sleepovers arc not a good idea. You may be totally trustworthy, but hormones and opportunity can create a situation that is difficult to control. If the parents are home and supervising very closely, group sleepovers can be managed, but we do not recommend asking for trouble. Don’t cheat Dear Annie: I am a single woman, and four months ago, I met a great guy. "Ralph" is hardworking, attentive, loving and every­ thing I want in a man. The problem is, Ralph is married to someone else and has been for 15 years. They have two children, whom he adores, but his wife is a lousy housekeeper, and she is not attentive to his needs. He tells me they fight a lot. In the short time we have been seeing each other, we have become intimate only three tunes. This makes me realize that he's not in it for the sex. I tried to break things off with him, but Ralph finally told me be loves me. I love him, too. I have fallen for Ralph hook, line and sinker, and have decided to see it through regardless of what happens. Ralph is the only piece of happiness I have right now. My mind says one thing, but my heart says something else. I am so confused. Am I doing the right thing? — Looking for Love in the Wrong Places Dear Looking: No, honey, you're not. Even if Ralph is telling you the truth about his wife, it is wrong for him to cheat, which means it is wrong for you to be available to him. If he no longer wants to be married, be should get a divorce. Until then, however, steer clear. A relationship with a married man can destroy your self-esteem and bring you a kN of pain, h's not worth it. Shower gifts Dear Annie: Wc have some friends, "Bryce and Pauline," who arc expecting twins. Pauline's family is giving her a baby shower, and a male friend was asked to host a "guy shower" for Bryce. That was odd enough, but a few days later, wc received a third invitation - to a "couples shower." The clincher is. the invitation instructed everyone to "please bring two of every­ thing." Isn't it extremely tacky to expect people to bring two gifts to one shower, and to have three different showers? After all, this is not the first pregnancy. They had baby showers for their older child, and wc at­ tended all of those. Bryce has a very good job. and Pauline chooses to stay hume. They have a nice house and new cars. It’s their own fault if they now realize that these kids will cost a kN. I'm so annoyed with the whole thing that my husband and I don't want to attend any of the showers. If we do, how many gifts should we bring? And is it OK to at­ tend one shower and not the others? -- Dis­ gusted with Greedy Frunds Dear Disgusted: Yes, you can attend one shower and not the others. (It is inconsider­ ate to invite the same people to multiple showers.) However, if you do decide to at­ tend, please bring two gifts. Each child de­ serves something special. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi. com, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate Web page at wwwjcreators .com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. ANNIES MAILBOX �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 10. 2003 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Flora Beadle Renkes Blake By Joyce 'Veinbrecht March was Women’s History Month. We would like to .mark this with the story of Flora Beadle Renkes Blake. The following essay was submitted by Mary Renkes Henrick, her great niece. Flora Beadle made an impact on Barry County in many ways, particularly in the field of education and was an outstanding woman. A Useful Life Ended Flora J. Beadle was bom in Castleton Township Feb. 25, 1868. the second in a family of seven children. Later her parents. Louis and Mary Davis Beadle, moved to Alabama for a few years residence and then came to this city, where she attended school and graduated from Hastings High School in 1884. Following this, she taught school for many years, in the rural school, the city schools and in Grand Rapids. In 1894, she was elected school commissioner of Barry County, serving years. In January 1898, she was married to Albert E. Renkes of Hastings. He died May 15,1911. To this union one child was bom, a daughter. Aimec, now Mrs. Clifford Brainard of Battle Creek. July 16, 1916, ste married Edward F. Blake, of Middleville, where she since resided. She passed away Feb. 12, 1929 at Battle Creek, following a few weeks ill­ ness. The funeral services, beautiful and fitting in character to her life, were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church, where the casket rested in the midst of flowers that completely filled the chancel and pulpit. Rev. J Ji. Westerbrook of Middleville. Rev. L. Dewey of the local church assisted in the services, which were conducted by Dr. W.M. Puffer of Kalamazoo., a dearly loved pastor of her young womanhood, who came at her request to speak the closing rites. Surviving are her husband, her daughter, two grandchildren, Anne and Charles Louis H. Seynders HASTINGS - Louis H. Seynders, age 74 of Hastings, died Wednesday. April 2.2003 in Thomapple Manor. Respecting his wishes, there will be no services. The family is being served by the Wren Funeral Home. Let Us Process Yoi COLOR FILM...Qni Printing Plus at J-Ad G Brainard, and four sisters, Mrs. Wm. Kroncwitter. Middleville. Mrs. C. W. Clarke, Hastings, Mrs. A. C. Brown. Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Clare Fumiss, Nashville. Such is the brief outline of her life, but conveys little of the full active years between. As an older child in a large family, she learned early to accept responsibility and acquired those characteristics of sound judgment and reliability that followed her all through her life. Her companions in high school recall her as a girl, serious and thoughtful beyond her years, with a marvelous memory, an alert mind, an unusual capacity for hard work and little time for play. She was eager for an education and graduated when 16 years of age with a fine record for scholarship and dependability. Following her graduation she taught a term in Maple Grove and Freeport, then in the city schools on the lower grade and was soon advanced to the difficult eighth grade room, where for some time discipline had become the paramount question, with teachers unequal to cope with the situation. Here she first had the opportunity to show her exceptional /aalities as a teacher and a disciplinarian. And friends have heard her speak with reasonable pride, that in all her long years of teaching, the end of her first day in that room was the only lime she ever resorted to corporal punishment, which she used on the ringleader, a boy as large as herself who had beer, particularly obnox­ ious all day. She accompanied it with a wholesome lecture and from that time on, gr ade eight was one of the model rooms of the building. At the age of 19 she was teaching in the high school and remained there until she went to Grand Rapids and taught in the west side schools, then in Central High School. In 1894, the Barry County Democratic party nominated her for school commis­ sioner to run against a strongly in-trenched and well-known local educator in a county where Republican majorities mounted high. This too, was 25 years ago (1904), when women in politics was a new idea, and this job, considered a man size one, so there was naturally some prejudice to meet. She proved a splendid campaigner and went into office with a fine margin to spare, and two years later won by an overwhelming majority. She threw herself into this new work with ardor and enthusiasm. The horse and buggy of the new school commissioner became a familiar sight to the people of Barry County as she drove, by day and by night over the then atrocious roads, visiting every school twice a year, some oftener, organizing, improving, suggesting, settling, neighbor­ hood disputes, speaking before Granges, clubs and church societies. She created a new interest in rural school matters, estab­ lished higher standards and had the loyal f’VL Hastings City Bank nQ Here For You Since 1886 cooperation of her teachers and of rural patrons during her four years of office. The Barry County Institutes of her day pulsated with life. She was soon pressed into service all through the state to direct institutes, to give addresses and to act on important com­ mittees in stat; educational circles. It was during this period she developed her outstanding ability as a platform speak­ er, which she retained all her life. She had natural ease and poise, and was an earnest and convincing speaker, with the ability to hold the close attention to her hearers in whatever message she presented. She was in constant demand for years in this capac­ ity and there was no lessening of talent or of demands for her services to the very last months of her life. After the death of her husband, she again entered Hastings High School and taught for five years. She was a singularly inspir­ ing teacher and her persona) influence in the high school with its many growing problems was most valuable. Pupils of that period are quick to attest to the value of their contact with her, and of her unvarying kindness and sympathy when they came with personal problems. She conceived and put through the first three high school ban­ quets, now a fixed feature of the school’s yearly program, and unique in high school circles throughout the state. She was a charter member of the Hastings Women’s club, served it in many ways and during her two years as president it enjoyed a fine growth and did outstand­ ing work, the county rest room for women in the court house being one of the many projects for civic betterment she put through. So. it was in all her life work. She was never identified with failure, and seemed peculiarly fitted to revitalize faltering, and loosing causes. The Hastings High School Alumni Association, now on secure foot­ ing, probably owes more to her for its con­ tinued existence during critical years than to any other single person. In Middleville, she has left the same record of service and usefulness identifying herself with all matters of village life and she made a strong, virile organization of their long established Literary Club, which she served as president up to the closing year of her life. During the war, she was actively identi­ fied with the Red Cross work in Middleville and put life and vigor into the Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign as chairman of the Barry County Women’s Committee. Early identifying herself with the first Methodist Episcopal Church in Hastings, for years she gave it her best service, for the Christian life and all it stood for was an important factor in her life. She taught in its Sunday school and was its superintendent or years, gave valued service to the Epworth League and was a member of the official board of the church. With all this capacity for leadership and her talent for outside work her tastes were strongly domestic and when the opportuni­ ty came her way to cultivate this side of her life she gladly laid aside increasing honors and opportunities and brought to her home the same fine qualities of administration and accomplishment that had marked her public life. She was a natural homemaker. The hos­ pitality and good cheer, and cordial atmos­ phere of her home, are some of the happiest memories friends will carry of her. Home, motherhood and grandmotherhood were the great factors in her life. All her life she was accustomed to minis­ ter. In the public interest or in helping those she loved or those who needed her she never faltered. Who can feel that with such a record of service and usefulness this rich life ends rather that she has been called to a larger life and fresh opportunities in the Master's work in happy reunion with those dear ones "loved long since and lost awhile” who were waiting to welcome her. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED EQBJMAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lyle E. Burch Jr. and Mentt R. Burch, husband and wife, to Bank One. N.A . mortgagee, dated December 18. 2001 and recorded January 7. 2002 in Liber 1072509. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Thirty-Three and 71/100 Dollars ($123,033.71) including interest at the rate of 7.7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or «ome part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 15,2003. The premises are located in the Township ol Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 360 feet ot the South 660 feet of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of section 4. Town 4 North, range 9 West, the West 300 feel ot the South 660 feet of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of section 4, Town 4 North. Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months whose addresses) are unknown and whose in­ terest in toe matter may be barred or affected by the following TAKE NOTiCE: A heanng wilt be held on Apnl 30. 2003 at 11:30 ajn . at 220 West Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge Hon Richard H. Shaw (P20304) tor the following purpose: On toe Petition requesting that Mark H Mat­ son, of 1674 McCann Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. be appointed Personal Representative of the Es­ tate of Margret B. Maison, deceased, who hved at 1300 River Road. Heelings. Ml 49058. and who died March 28. 2003, and requesting that the will of toe deceased dated January 26. 1996 be ad­ mitted to Probate, ft is also requested that the heirs at taw of said deceased be determined Creditors of toe decedent are notified that all claims against toe estate w« be forever barred • miess presented to Mark H. Matson, named Per­ sonal Representative. or to boto the Probate Court at 220 West Court. State 302. Hastings. Ml 49058. and the named/proposed Personal Rep­ resentative within 4 months of the date of publi­ cation of this notice. April 8. 2003 Siegel. Hudson. Gee. & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-3495 shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated- Aoril 10.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC (269) 948-2382 Attorneys for Bank One. N.A , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 224.0790 Mark H. Matson 1674 McCann Rood Hastings, Ml 49058 Pub:4H0-M Notice of Mortgage Foroctoeure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arthur Spaulding and Tracy Conklin a single man and a (4-10) Short Forectoeure Notice - Barry County PETER IL SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCI­ ATES P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE 248-636-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in toe condNons of a mortgage made by Uoyd R. Morse, Jr. and Joyce Morse, husband and wife to The Huntington National Bank, successor by merger to FMB-Arcadta Bank, Mortgagee, dated June 23.1997. and recorded on Jtay 23.1997. in Uber 702, on page 766. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to single woman, as joint tenants, with ful rights ol survivorship (original mortgagor*) to Banc Ono Financial Services. Inc.. Mortgage, dated March 2. 1999, and recorded on March 4, 1999 in Instrument No. 10260u7 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said be due at toe date hereof toe sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWE NTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ mortgagee to the Wets Fargo Bank Mfonosota. National Association f/k/a Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 27,1999, mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ which was recorded on December 13. 2000, in' Instrument No. 1052835, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SIX THOU­ SAND THIRTY AND 59/100 dolars ($86,030.59), induifing interest at 10.140% per annum. Unoor the power at sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm.. on May 8,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, Barry County. Michigan. Md ar* described as: Commencing al the Northwest comer of the East 25 acres of the Northwest quarter ol the Southwest quarter ol Section 14, Town 1 North, Range 9 West tor a place of beginning, thence West 400 teat; thence South 200 teat; thence East 400 teat; thence North 200 teat to the place of beginning, together with a non-exdusrve ease­ DRED SEVENTY THREE AND 77/100 DOL­ LARS ($121,873.77). including adjustable rate interest at 6.5% per annum. Under toe power of safe contained in said gage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on April 24,2003. Said premises are situated to Township of Hope. Barty Cowty, Michigan. and are described as: LAND SITUATED M THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 10. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BETTER DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES X MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF HEAD LAKE ROAD. 66635 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. NORTH X DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 567.53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. NORTH X DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST 429.98 FEET TO THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10; ment in common with others that Is appurtenant there lo for purposes ol iogress and egress there­ to over the following described premises: com­ mencing at the Northwest comer ol the East 25 acres of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43 MMUTES 32 SECONDS EAST. 291.57 FEET TO THE quarter of said Section 14. Town 1 North, Range 9 West tor a piece of beginning; thence South 150 teat; thence East 30 teat; thence North 150 ALONG SAID EAST LINE. 715 00 FEET: THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 12 MINUTES teat; thence West 30 feet to toe place of begin­ ning, situated In the Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, In which case the redemption period shal be 30 EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST 58 SECONDS WEST 270.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 59 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 421.76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER THE WESTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR EXISTING HEAD LAKE ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months days from toe date of such sate. Dated: April 3,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: from toe date of such sale. TEAM M (248) 593-1306 successor by merger to FMB-Arcadia Trott & Trott, P.C. Bank Attorneys and Counselors Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. State 222 Farmington H«s, Michigan 48334 (4/17) Dated: March 10.2003 The Huntington National Bank. (4/24) Baltimore Township - Dust Control As a service to township residents, the Baltimore Township Board will again contract to have calcium chloride spread in front of residences for those wishing to purchase it. The cost this year will be .25 per foot. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 ___________________ EO&M-F Ale No. 2003-23690-DE In the matter of Margie* B Matson. Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS mdudmg determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200210891 Team M PART-TIME TELLER BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING from the date ol such sale, unless the property is 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for a Part-Time Teller to join our team. 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Phone Name » Two story, three bedroom home with one and a half baths. * Beautiful brick fireplace with built-in shelving » » » » » Three-season room with hot tub Kitchen appliances included Energy efficient Lennox furnace with central air Three car garage Desirable neighborhood on a quiet dead end street CALL FOR APPOINTMENT. 945-1316 Address _______________ x .25 per foot = S_______________ t �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 10. 2003 She’s the North American Champion by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It only look two months for Hastings Elaine Standler to gel back on top of the world, or maybe more appropriately back on top of Nonh America. Over the weekend of March 28. 29. and 30. Standler skated her way to number one in North America at the North American short track speed skating championships in Milwaukee. Wis.. Standler. 65. took the top spot ir. the Master Women Division IV. for women ages 60-69. “There were a lot of women there her age that couldn’t get into the stands." joked Elaine’s husband and coach. Len Standler. Elaine grew up. with a father from Nova Scotia who had always skated, wanting to be a figure skater. That was until she saw her cousins racing. The Web site for the West Michigan Speed Skating Club (wsmc.com). which Elaine is a part of. calls it "the fastest sport in the world, without mechanical assis­ tance." She go: into it. and she was hooked. From 1988 ‘til 1995 she was consistently won of the best in her age group, winning a National title. After a knee surgery she took eight years off from competing in the sport she loves. It was only two months ago that she started racing again. “I keep going back to it.*’ says Standler. “It's a sport for life.” Elaine began getting up mornings to use the ice at Standard Federal Ice arena in Grand Rapids to gel back into shape for the racing season. Things started off slow at first. She says her times were “just okay", when she got back into racing in early March in Petoskey. She called the times from her National races three weeks later "good". The week after that she skated her per­ sonal best in all four races, the 500. the 777. the 1000. and the 1500. at the North American Championships. It was the first time the American Skating Union decided to race a 60 and over championship as part of the event. "1 guess I hold all the records, until next year.” says Standler. A retired slate employee, and supposedly “part-time” employee at Pennock Hospital. Standler finds the time for an awful lot of athletic endeavors. Not only skating with the West Michigan SpcedSkating Club, but prepping for triathlons with the Trilandcrs. a group of Hastings residents who get to­ gether to run. bike, and swim around Al­ gonquin Lake when the weather permits. She also says that the recent boom in in­ line skating has been a boost to a lot of speed skating careers. Elaine is a grandmother nine times over, and now a great-grandmother. "The young­ est is eight months old.” says Elaine. “Hopefully, he will be a speed skater.” Standler loves her sport and loves the at­ tention it got at the Olympics in Salt Lake thanks to Apolo Ohno. She’d be the first one encouraging youngsters, especially her grandchildren, to check out opportunities in the sport. The West Michigan SpeedSkat­ ing Club gets together a few times a week normally to teach, learn, and share ice time with interested skaters in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. “Its a lot of fun. and it keeps you healthy.” says Standler. While others arc cursing the ice and snow which are still falling from the spring skies. Standler was thinking about one of her favorite things, skating outside. “I wish it wouldn't melt so quick.” Of course that’s the trouble with the snow and the ice. For some it goes away too fast and for others it can't go away fast enough. Elaine likes the ice. but she’s grown a little tiresome of shoveling snow off of frozen lakes. She remembers a time when the city flooded the parting lot at one of the schools, and thinks it would be great if some winter soon something like that could happen again. “The soccer field at (Fish Hatchery) park. That would be perfect. They could get some sand bags and flood it. The city has the equipment to do it. to plow it off and that.” "They’d need a Zamboni." adds Len. Baine Standler poses during practice indard Federal Ice Arena in Grand Rapids with her North American Champions, .ip Medallion. The 2003 Delton Kellogg Varsity Softball Team, (front from left) Jessica Broadhurst. Melissa Armstrong, Roxann Huis­ man, Sam Doubledee, Cristine Woznicki, Leandra Tracy, (back) Coach Kelly Yoder. Ashley Furrow, Samantha Terry, Margo Lutz. Jen Glenn. Heather Harville, and Coach Christy NeSmith. My two favorite teams are... The Red Wings begin lheir push for an 11th Stanley Cup tonight when they are hosts to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the first round of the playoffs. Baseball is under way. The NCAA tourney just finished up, and the Pistons are trying to hang on through the end of the regular season without All-Star center Ben Wallace, who could return for the playoffs. Those last two things got me thinking. Almost everyone has seen the T-shirts with a front that reads “My two favorite teams are...”, and the back displaying something like “Michigan and whoever is playing Ohio State.” Most of the time I’m as excited watching professional basketball as watching profes­ sional bowling, figure skating, or a couple of friends tossing darts. But Monday night sparked my interest a little bit, Syracuse freshman Carmelo Anthony who’s the best col­ lege basketball player around, could play for the Pistons. Yes. he’s a freshman, but Syracuse is probably lucky he chose to come to college at all. Personally, I think I’d think about at least staying in school until I’d gone a year without winning the national championship, but that’s easy to say when there aren’t 70 or 80 million dollars in front of your far-? The Pistons will make the playoffs, but they also have a shot at a lottery pick. So, right now my two favorite teams in the NBA are the Pistons and whoever is playing Memphis. Detroit gets Memphis’ first round pick this season, if it’s not the number one pick overall, all thanks to the Pistons giving up Otis Thorpe to the Grizzlies back in 1997. With a player like Anthony, who poured in 20 points, had 7 assists, and 10 rebounds on college basketball’s biggest stage, the Pistons would no longer be hoping to be one of the best teams in the East. They could think about being one of the best teams in the NBA. That’s a big jump, considering that right now ir. the Eastern Conference Milwaukee is in the eighth playoff spot a couple games behind .500 while if the Pistons were in the Wes: they might miss out on home court advantage in the first round. To get Anthony, the Grizzlies will have io lose a few more games to get themselves a better chance at having their ping-pong ball chosen second at the lottery. Right now there are about five teams worse than the Grizzlies. LeBron James would almost cer­ tainly be the first pick in the draft, but Anthony is probably the better player at this point. Lots of people have talked about the Pistons trading draft picks. They could have three first round selections this season, but they shouldn’t if they can get a kid like that. Anthony was stupendous on Monday night in the Syracuse victory. The Pistons would be helped immensely by a guy who can knock down a jump *hot with a hand in his face like Anthony did time and again in the tourney. Once Wailacc is back Detroit has the defense, and the leadership They just need one more big gun to help with the scoring load. With a little help from the Grizz. and if An­ thony is ready to cash a couple paychecks for thousands of dollars each month, they can get it. The local sports scene has been pretty quiet this week, with four of the county’s five schools off on spring break, and Delton facing a few snow-outs. Tony Bowne did make one last appearance in the NCAA tournament. He’ll be saved on VHS for years to come, or at least until next year's tournament ends. During the sug­ ary "One Shining Moment” collage (the best three minutes in basketball), there was Tony scrapping his knees across the hardwood saving the ball from the outstretched arms of one of the Creighton Blue Jays as Luther Vandross belted out the final notes of “It’s more than a contest. It’s more than a race.” But probabl) to Tony it was just one more hustle play. Having six strong returning players back from a year ago is a good start of the Del­ ton varsity softball team. But that’s what it is, a start. “Wc have a lot of key girls back from last year’s team,” says Coach Kelly Yoder, “but most of them have moved to a differ­ ent position.” Those six key returnees arc seniors Jen Glenn (C), Heather Harville (SS), Margo Lutz (3BX Ashley Furrow (OF), and jun­ iors Roxann Huisman (P/INF) and Leandra Tracy (IB). Last year’s squad finished the season with a record of 5 wins and 19 losses, and Yoder says she looks for her team to be able to improve from last year’s record. The top newcomer to this season’s squad is junior Samantha Doublcdee, who’ll sec action in the outfield for the Panthers this spring. Yoder says she expects her Panthers to be fighting for a spot somewhere in the middle of the KVA this season, with Kala­ mazoo Christian as the early favorite to end the season in the top spot. Weather permitting the girls’ next con­ test should be tonight, Thursday April 10, at Paw Paw, and then there is a double header planned at Battle Creek Central on Monday. The Panthers* contest that was planned for Tuesday. April 10, against Parchment will be made up as part of a double header when the two teams face off in Delton on Mayl. A more memorable season? Delton varsity baseball coach Joe Char­ ron would rather forget what happened a year ago, but this season’s squad is much the same. There are ten returning letter winners on the team this spring, and that means experi­ ence. “We have depth at key positions,” says Charron. Delton returns its entire in­ field and its top pitchers. Returning to the center of the diamond are sophomore Tyler Blacken, junior Mike Insalata. and seniors Steve Bourdo and Dustin Pash. When tlicy’re not taking command out on the hill, Bourdo will be back at short stop. Blacken at third on the left side of the infield. Returning to the right side arc Cor­ rie Latta at second and Zac Gilbert at first base. The remainder of the returning letter winners are Chris Gillfillan, Dustin Healey, Matt Dannaffel, and Shawn Moore. Charron says he expects these returning players to take this team to bigger and bel­ ter things. “Our senior leadership is excel­ lent.” It was a strong defense for Delton last year, and most of that is back. Where the Panthers struggled a year ago was on of­ fense. “Wc need to work on our hitting. Our major problem last year was the team bat­ ting average. Wc need to improve on that," says Charron. “We’ve put a lot of emphasis on our hitting, and on our offense this spring, base running and hitting.” If Delton can pick things up at the plate. See BASEBALL pace u The 2003 Delton Kellogg Varsity Baseball Team, (front from left.' Corey Teinert. Chris Gillfillan, Dustin Pash. Tyfer Blacken, Corrie Latta. Mike Insalata. Shawn Moore. Dustin Healey, (middle) Nathan Farrell. Cory Bourdo, Zac Culbert, Steve Bourdo. Matt Danneffel. Young-Min Kim, Eric Osborne. Chad James, (back) Coach Yager. Coach Charron. Coach Gillfillan. Coach Bourdo. Manager Kelby Latta. Manager Alex Latta, and Coach Latta. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 10. 2003 - Page 11 Loaded with talent The 2003 Delton Kellogg Varsity Girls' Track Team, (front from left) Heather Billin. Ashley Imerzel. Mickey Dennany, Ja­ mie Holroyd, Samantha Cary, Kristen Wilfinger. Nicole Kotrba. Alex Alaniz. Shanna Tamminga, Kortni Matteson. Monique Hoyle. Lauren Cooper, (second row) Hillary Brungman, Kenzie Rohm. Stephanie Morrow, Christina Charron. Katie Par­ menter, Jess! Sinclair, Nicole eleven, Elaine Underwood. Marissa Ingle, Coach Jim Gibson, (third row) Coach Rick Wil­ liams, Cecilia Mayberry. Laura Crookston. Megan Nash, Stephanie Wallace, Chelsea DeCoe. Andrea Bromley. Aliscia Leo. Katie Smoczynski. Katie Johncock, Jeff Erb. (back) Ashley King, Kelly McIntyre. Danielle Moore. Tia Slee / Snooden. Morgan Foreman, Maria Armstrong, Ashly Goldsworthy. Rachel Alaniz, Claire Moore, and Jessica Cardiff. There are many tests to come, but it should be an exciting spring for the Delton varsity girls’ track team. The team suffered just one loss last sea­ son. and was a perfect 6-0 in the Kalama­ zoo Valley Association. The Panthers could be reaching for bigger and better things this year. Coach Jim Gibson, beginning his 20th year with the team. ®f»ys that this team “has the potential to be one of the best ever al Delton.” “This could be a very special season for us. We currently have 45 girls on the track team and several top caliber athletes.” DK has returning stars all over the track and field events. Monique Hoyle, Lauren Cooper, and Ka­ tie Johncock. three girls that helped the DK cross-country team to a strong state finish return to the track squad to take care of business in the distance events. Cross coun­ try teammate Marissa Ingle will run dis­ tance races on the track team for the first time. Running sprints are returnees Shanna Tamminga, Kristen Wilfinger, and Chris­ tian Charron, along with newcomers Katie Smoczynski and Ashly Goldsworthy. Gold­ sworthy, Smoczynski, and Tamminga will also gel in on the jumping events along with teammates Kati Parmenter and Alex Alaniz. Tamminga and Alaniz arc reluming all-KVA performers. Alaniz also gets back in the action leap­ ing hurdles along with Kortni Matteson. “If we stay focused and healthy, this should be a strong team with few weak­ nesses.” says Gibson. He also says he likes his team’s depth and overall athleticism. “Wc should have a good chance at repeating as league cham­ pion this year." The top competition in the KVA will come from Paw Paw. who Gib­ son says “is always tough ”, and Kalamazoo Christian “who finished right behind us in the league last year.” The Panthers have fallen down to divi­ sion III this year, and Gibson thinks that that could make the post season extra excit­ ing. “Since wc’vc dropped to Division III. wc should have a good shot of finishing in the top five in regionals." But that’s still a ways off. Now the Pan­ thers are looking towards the season opener against Vicksburg tonight. Thursday April 10, at home, and then a trip to Maple Val­ ley to take on the Lions on Tuesday. “Ma­ ple Valley has one of the best programs around." says Gibson. “It should be a good test.” Midfield to lead the Lady Panther attack Delton v»raity girls’ soccer coach Paul Harter thinks lhal Iasi year's KVA Finish for his Panthers would be a good Finish this season as well. The Panthers were third in the KVA a year ago. Harter says that Kalamazoo Hackett and Kalamazoo Christian are defi­ nitely the two top teams in the league this season, so his Panthers are shooting for the spot right behind them again. To do that they 'll have to be -n their Iocs when they go up against teams like Pennfield and Paw Paw in the league, and make the most of their opportunities. The top relumccs from last year's team include junior Shannah Fisher, an all-Stalc midfielder last season. Joining Fisher in the midfield once again will be sophomores Whitney Knollcnberg, Casey Peavey, and Carolin Humphrey. Knollcnberg was an all-District performer last season. Harter likes the strength of his midfield this season. Being strong in the midfield will help this team be successful control­ ling the ball. The Panthers aren’t only shooting for KVA success, Harter says he hopes to get his team into the district finals, and from there they’ll see what happens. Thai’s a ways off as of yet. First off the Panthers have to worry about a trip to Comstock on Friday. Then after that it’s a couple more non-league contests at home, against Three Rivers on Tuesday and South Haven on Wednesday. That should be plenty to get the Panthers prepared for their league opener, an impor­ tant contest against Pennficld on Tuesday April 22. The 2003 Delton Kellogg Varsity Girts' Soccer Team (front from left) Nikki Bechtel, Andrea Hughes, Shannah Fisher, Angie PoteeL Casey Pgevey, Jill RqbVWi(back) Coach P^J^wler, Kara Nicholsoo. Courtney Ohannle fcrrnknflumphrey, Whitney KnoBenberg, Leslie stortspoom, Alicia McIntyre. Jessie Searles, and Coach Drew Chappie. > Youngsters take over DK boys’ track team £3 (Ptnos The 2003 Delton Kellogg Varsity Boys' Track Team, (front from left) Matt Fuller, Zack Ouding, Rick Tobias, Jeff Smoc­ zynski. Jason Erb. Brandon Davis, Tobias Wischemann, Rafael Ferreira. Jamie Arismendi, Cee Jay Hasman, Brett Mi­ chael. (second row) Todd Champion, Heath Kellogg, Brandon Garrison, Mark NeSmith, Kris Oglesbee, Josh Anderson, Josh Barnes, Brandon Lester. Kevin Ro-'... Evan Williams. Brendan Timmons. Clayton Drewyor. Joe Nielsen, (third row) Aaron Downs. Ronnie Barringer. Kyle Kucharck, Brad Goldsworthy, Adam Rouse. Brandon Link, Andrew Ouding, Ross Osgood. Chris Smith, Tom Sigler. Tom Dennany, Chris Kidd, (back) Nick Archer, Dan Broadhurst. Kyle Wells. Chad Cook. Jason Lindberg. Jeremy Herington, Kyle Ferris, and Jon Erickson. 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To accomplish their goal of ending their season atop the KVA standings Pessell says the Panthers will face the stiffest competi­ tion from Pennficld. Hackett, and Kalama­ zoo Christian. KVA races don’t begin until April 21 when the Panthers visit Pennficld, first they have dates with Vicksburg today, April 10, and at Maple Valley on Tuesday April 15. 7709 Kingsbury Rd, Delton 623-5115 TILE • WOOD • VINYL “Our goal is always to win the league championship,” says Delton varsity boys’ track Coach Fred Pessell. Last year’s team was one win away from accomplishing that goal. A year ago the Panthers finished second in the KVA, with a 5-1 record in the league, and a 7-2 mark overall. This season it is a young team looking to take the next step up the standings. Pessell says he sees the pole vault, hurdles, and the middle distance runners as being the strength of his team. Panther senior Jason Erb is back at the pole vault pit again this season along with sophomore Adam Rouse. Erb will also get in on the hurdles, with juniors Brandon Lester and Clayton Drewyor. Running distance races for DK will be returning junior Evan Williams, along with newcomers junior* Jon Erickson, and sopho­ mores Tom Sigler and Brad Goldsworthy. Back in the sprints for Delton arc juniors Kris Oglesbee and Mark NeSmith. Also re­ turning, in the throwing events is another junior, Todd Champion. Other key newcomers looking to gain some experience and help the team arc jun­ iors John Noto and Josh Barnes in the high SCREEN PRINTING • MONOGRAMMING ACTIVE WEAR & TANNING SALON THE HASTINGS BANNER 2233 S. Grove (M-43) Delton 623-2883 945-9554 j �Page 12 - The Hwang# Barner - Thursday. Aprs 10. 2003 Scots run past Saxons in Gold opener Hastings Joel Maiville (left) leans across the line ahead of teammate Bruce Carpenter for first place, at the end of the 200m dash last Wednesday in Caledo­ nia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Caledonia showed the Hastings Saxons how far they still have to go to get near the top of the O-K Gold track standings. Both the Hastings boys’ and girls’ teams were beaten pretty soundly by the Fighting Scots last Wednesday in Caledonia. Hastings' girls fell 107.99 to 20. “Well, we had a tough night,” said Saxon Coach Fred Hutchinson. “Caledonia is a really solid team and even though we were a little overmatched, we did a great job putting forth the efforts wc should have.” Individually the Saxon girls had just one first place finish, and three seconds. Niki Noteboom earned the Saxons' lone first with a 4’10” mark in the high jump. She also scored a second for the Saxons in the 100m dash in 13.72, just two hun­ dredths behind Caledonia's Shannon Pleva. The Saxons* other second place finishes both came from Natalie Pennington in the 1600m (5:57.15) and 3200m (13:09.34). Hastings also placed in six other events. Thirds were won by Nicole Shaw in the discos (78’04”), Deanna Hill in the long jump (12’06”), Jamie VanBovcn in the 400m ((1:10.72), Megan Bolthouse in the 300m low hurdles (56.5), Sarah Clevenger in the 800m (2:46.08). and Amanda Becktel in the 200m (26.9). Hutchinson said he was “really pleased” with al) his girls who got in on the team point total. “They scored points for us last night against an extremely tough team.” The boys’ results were a tad closer, Cale­ donia topped the Saxon boys 88 to 40. Hastings' 400m relay team, was the only Saxon relay, boys’ or girls’, to score a vic­ tory al Caledonia. D.J. Falconer. Bruce Carpenter. Adrian Endsley, and Paul Downing combined for the win in 46:04. Downing and Carpenter also each wor an individual event for the Saxons. Down­ ing was top sin the 100m (11.52), and Car­ penter took the top spot in the long jump (19’00.25”). Joel Maiville took the second spot in the long jump for Hastings with a leap of 18’11.75". They were the only two Saxon boys to place in a field event. Maiville also look a first in the 200m (23.7). this lime a spot ahead of Carpenter (24.18). and Maiville was second in the 400m at 54.53. Also winning a race for Hastings was Craig Laurie, who took the 110m hurdles in 16.6. Lauric also took the third spot in the 300m IM hurdles (44.67). Others scoring for the Saxon boys with third place finishes were David Pdcrson in the 3200m (11:39.24) and Jerald Miller in the 800m (2:17.82). Joel Gibbons crossed the line second for the Saxons in the 1600m (4:56.75). The Gold season continues next week for the Saxons guys and girls as they host Kenowa Hills Tuesday. April 15, and visit Sparta on Thursday, April 17. Then on Saturday April 19, the Saxons once again host the Hastings’ Relays. Bryan Myers gets awfully excited about winning a heat of six Saxons in the 200m dash. (Photo by Perry Har­ din) No hits, no runs, only one error Rusty Burghdorf (right) leads a group of Saxons around the turn in the 3200m race last week at Caledonia. He's trailed at this point in the race by teammates Natalie Pennington and David Peterson. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The TK varsity softball squad started its season with a bang last Wednesday at Cale­ donia. Trojan senior pitcher Jen Burks threw a no-hitter over four innings, as her team­ mates rounded up 18 runs to end the con­ test early. TK took advantage of 11 Caledonia er­ rors in the game. "Middleville took advan­ tage of all of our mistakes and we couldn’t get our bats going,” said Scot Coach Tom Kaechele. All the Trojans took advantage, every­ body hit, and every body scored at least once said TK Coach Tammy Olmsted. Maybe most importantly, the Trojans com­ mitted just one error. “The big thing we wanted to improve from last season to this is our errors per game,” said Olmsted. “We both had to play in the same weather. Er­ rors make or break a game. We only had one, and that’s going to keep us in games.” Behind Burks, the Trojans allowed only three baserunners, on two walks and the er­ ror. Burks struck out four, and Olmsted (616> 891-eioe 516)891-8143 Thomapple Kellogg senior Jen Burtts threw four innings of no-hit softball as she and her teammates merded Caledonia in four innings, in game one of a dou­ ble-header Wednesday April 2. (Photo by Perry Hardin) UNLIMITED You don't have to live with pain! Night & Weekend Minutes 700 Anytime Minutes s39.??. MOTOROLA T720 MOTOROLA V60i With full wOuOl* SCIWOfl Nashville Family Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 Blue Cross PPO, Medicare, PP0M Provider Try Us Out ■. . . FREEDOM ALLTEL ' 15Days GU AR ANTEE Home of the Fighting Scots ania Lumber Co. said, "the ball never went to the outfield. It was pretty exciting." Trojan catcher Ashley Aspinall had four RBI in the game. Other top offensive per­ formances for the Trojans were turned in by Tisha Smith who went 2 for 3 with an RBI, and Gina Niemchick going 2 for 4 with a double. For Caledonia, Coach Kaechele said, “Melissa Gillard pitched well, but the de­ fense just wasn’t there tonight, and she had to pitch too many pitches.” The cold weather and the darkness ended the second game of the double header early, in the fourth inning with TK leading TK got another good pitching performancc, this time from junior Melanie War­ ner, who allowed just two hits over the four innings played. Aspinall and Kirby Bremer each had a big double for TK in the darkness short­ ened second contest. Each team was headed for sunny Florida at the end of last week to continue working on their games. 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 10. 2003 - Page 13 Saxon soccer slides in second half at Lowell The final score might not show it, but the Saxon varsity girls* soccer team got into the groove of playing a more defensive game against Lowell last Wednesday. The Saxos fell 6-1, but at the end of the first half they trailed just 1-0. “That first goal (Lowell) scored came with about five minutes left in the first half," said Saxon Coach Sarah Derrico. “Mentally we broke down, and kind of gave up." Dcrrico thought oar? of the rcson could have been her Sax* ins looking ahead to the warmer weather of spring break. “It was really cold." “They played very well," said Derrico of her team. “Wc played more defensivley than we're used to, and managed a couple of breakaways offensivley One of those breaks in the second half Delton freestyle wrestling results ended with Betsy Acker scoring the lone goal of the game for Hastings. Derrico was also happy with the play of junior midfielder Margo Cooklin, who shifted around all over during the contest. “She held the middle down for us," said Derrico, “forcing them to have to beat us on the outside. She didn’t give up." “I’m having fun," says Dcrrico of her first few contests with the Saxons. “It’s a little frr’ irg though." Hastings has started off 0-2. Th have plenty of chances to n ration next week when thej :retch with a contest at Spa.. •ril 15. then host Unity Christi day and Thronapple Kel­ logg Frio«?. YMCA NEWS Men’s Softball The YMCA is now accepting team appli­ cations for the 2003 summer men’s slow pitch softball league. Ixaguc will play on Wednesday,Thurs­ day . and Friday evenings. Games will be­ gin May 14 and continue through August. All gun.es will play at Fish Hatchery Park in Hssmgs. A Team registration form and fee of $450 are due to the YMCA by May 1. Teams will be accepted on a first-comefirst-served basis. Team rosters are due by the first game. If the fee ind the registration form arc not received by the deadline, the team will not be placed on the schedule. Teams may split the fee with a sponsor any way they prefer. Checks should be made payable to the "YMCA" and mailed to P.O. Box 252, Hastings. Mi. 49058 There will be a managers' meeting on Thursday, April 23. The Meeting will be held at the YMCA Camp office, 2055 Iro­ quois Trail, Hastings al 6:45 p.m. Teams unable to send a representative to this meet­ ing must call the YMCA at 945-4574 ext. 102 This league is open to players al least 18years-old and out of high school. Individu­ als looking for a team to play with should contact the YMCA office or attend the managers’ meeting. If teams arc looking for more players please lei the YMCAtncw. Barry County, Attn: Dave Storms. Exccut iw-Di rector P.O.Box 252 Hasiings, MI 49058 (616) 945-4574 Women’s Softball The YMCA is now accepting team appli­ cations for the 2003 summer women's slow pitch softball league. League will play on Monday and Tues­ day evenings. Games will begin June 2 and continue through August. All games will play at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. A Team registration form and fee of $400 arc due to the YMCA by May 15. Teams will be accepted on a first-coniefirst-scrved basis. Team rosters are due by the first game. If the fee and the registration form are not received by the deadline, the team will not be placed on the schedule. Teams may split the fee with a sponsor any way they prefef. Checks should be made payable Io the "YMCA" and mailed to P.O. Box 252, Hastings, Mi. 49058 There will be a managers* meeting on Thursday, April 23. The Meeting will be held at the YMCA office located al 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings al 7:30 p.m. Teams unable to send a representative to this meet­ ing must call the YMCA. 945-4574 ext. 102. This league is open to players at least 18 years old and out of high school. Individu- ' als looking for a team to play with should contact the YMCA office or attend the managers' meeting. If teams are looking for more players please let the YMCA know. more infortnation call: YMCA of County Attn; Dave Stoons, Execu-, rector P.O. Box 252 Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 945-4574 March 22, at Lakewood Group 0 Brooklyn Bowers, 1st Clay Coltson. 2nd Bryce Kerr, 2nd Group 1 Ivan Markey. 3rd Donnie Allen. 3rd Austin Storm. 1st Justin Bowers. 3rd Christopher Newman. 2nd Group! Nathan Perry, 2nd Austin Jordan. 2nd Group 3 Mark Loveland, 2nd Matthew Loveland, 1st Thomas Tabor. 4th Jason Broadhurst. 4th Billy Bourdo. 3rd Steven Romero, 2nd at Olivet Group 0 Noah Leniaar, 2nd Group 2 Zachary Lcinaar, 2nd Group 3 Patrick Fales, 1st March 15, at Hastings Group 0 Clay Coltson, 2nd Bryce Kerr, 1st Group 1 Ivan Markey, 1st Donnie Allen, 2nd Austin Storm, 2nd Calob Montez. 4th Gavin Warner, 4th Justin Bowers, 2nd Christopher Newman. 3rd Group 2 Zachary Lcinaar, 3rd Jeff Bissctt, 1st Nathan Ferry, 2nd Christopher Bowers, 3rd Group 3 Christopher Leinaar, 3rd Mark Loveland, 2nd Matthew Loveland, 2nd Thomas Tabor, 2nd Jason Broadhurst, 3rd Billy Bourdo, 1st Steven Romero, 2nd juniors Tyler Harris, 3rd ,3 LEGAL NOTICE Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE f VOTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SAL?-’Vault has been made tn PUBUCATION/POST1NG AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 03-051-DO Plaintiff Nicole Harrison 529 S. Hanover Si. Hastings. Ml 49058 the conditions of a mongage made by Randy Emdge and Janet L. Erndge (original mort­ gagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc . Mortgagee, dated September 1? v David Hamson 2001. and recorded on October 15. 2001 in Uber Document 5104 E. Van Buren <3099 Phx. AZ 85252 TO: David Hamson in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 83/100 dollars ($179,765.83). including interest at 7.000% per >1068130 on Page IT IS ORDERED 1. You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a divorce. You must tile your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 28 days after publication. If you fail to do so. a default judgment may bo entered against you tor the rebet demanded m the complaint filed in this annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in case. 2. Acopy of this order shall be published once each week in Hastings Banner tor three consec­ Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) PM. on May 15, 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are utive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. Date: 3/25/03 described as: Lot 30 of Hyde Away Resort No. 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 4 ot Plats, on Page 8. The redemption period shall be 6 months) James H. Ftsher. Judge Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR from the date of such sale, unless determined ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 10.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. in toe condMons ot a mortgage made by Duane T. Randall, a married man and Stephanie Ntoote Randal, his wife (original mortgagors) to Union Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fvms, Ml 48025 Rte 4 200317119 Team C (4/10H5/1) Federal Savings Bank ot Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated Jiiy 8.1999. and recorded on July 23.1999 in instrument No. 1032886 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and re-recorded on September 9, 1999 in Instrument No. 1033672, Barry Cowty Records and was assigned by said THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY mortgagee to toe Washington Mutual Bank. FA INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT successor by merger to Bank United. Assignee by an assignment dated August 27.1999. which was recorded on December 13. 1999, in Instrument 41039002, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 57/100 dofiars ($64,735.57), including Interest at OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ueiaun nas Deen maoe m me conauons or a mortgage made by Jason M. Ogg, & Rebecca L Ogg, husband and wife. Io Flagstar Bank. FSB. mortgagee, dated May 15, 2001 and recorded July 10. 2001 in Uber Document « 1062877. Ba ry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sevonty-Rve Thousand Ninety-Seven and 99/100 Dollars ($75,097.99) inducing interest at the rate of .*.75% per annum. 8.000% per annum. Under toe power ot sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wH bo foreclosed by a sale ot toe mort­ gaged premises, or tome part of Worn, at pubfc venue, al tha Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.rrt. on April 24,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan, and are Under the power at sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifi be forectosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry described as: County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pan. on May 1,2003. TM^rehWssarHdWtedinfwOttyoHMIton. Lot 78 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Section; thence West to toe place ot beginning. Plats on Page 19. The redemption period shall be 6 months from from too date ot such sate, unless an affidavit of tie dale ol such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA forectoaing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: March 27, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ragstar Bank, FSB. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Bowierettes Bennett Industries 66-54; Carlton Center Bulldozing 633-563; Dean’s Dolls 603­ 593; Hecker Agency 60-60; Railroad Street Mill 57-63; Kent Oil & Propane 53­ 67. Good Games and Series - J. Gardner 146-417; B. Blakely 179-475; J. Pettengill 165- 389; L. Elliston 197-538; G. Potter 167-462; D. Coencn 151-386; P. Britten 153-392; J. Donnini 175-484; H. Cocnen 173-457; S. Huver 157-425; N. Potter 162­ 423; J. Hamilton 162-464; K. Fowler 192­ 520; S Dntke 170-438; L. Dawe 159-428; J. Doster 170-427; K. Doster 135; T. Hedman 14t-367; S. Merrill 185-482; B. Wilson 166- 461; T. Christopher 199-501. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 39-17; Woodland Sales 3630; Yankee Zephyr 35-21; Consumers Con­ crete 30-26; Hastings City Bank 27-29; By e 1-55. Men’s High Games & Series - D. Mor­ gan 212; L Porter 209-545; G. Heard 208­ 588; D. Blakely 211; L Miller 219. Women’s High Games & Series - S. Beebe 516; C O’Keefe 200-512. Um BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to buy,mH, rent, find workers, etc. Call 945-9554 Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 75-45; Bob’s Grill 68-52; Shirley's Chuckwagon 65.5-54.5; Kenny Lee Builders 65-55; Piece of Cake 64-56: Seebcrs Auto Body 59-61; Trouble 56.5­ 6.1.5: CB's 54-66; 3 Blind Mice 52.5-67.5; Millers Excavating 40.5-79.5. High Games & Series - D. Harding 177; M. Scars 157; L. Trimble 170; T. Redman 180; M. Slater 167; S. Vandenburg 228­ 590; A. Arends 161; R. Miller 226-536; T. Brown 192-500; K. Carpenter 165; L Pot­ ter 160; J. Rice 182; J. Varney 170; S. Snider 164; J. Phillips 175; D. James 157; D. Pennington 192-510; R. Brummcl 168; V. Green 187. Beginning at the Southwest comer ot Sectton 34. Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Assyria Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot the sale. The Sunday Night Mixed Happy Hookers 74; Sunday Snoozcrs 73 1/2; Racing Buddies 72 1/2; Thunder Alley 67; Goof Balls 61 1/2; Thee Froggers 59 1/2; Red Dog 57; 4 Horsemen 56; Pinheads 52; Sandbaggers 43. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 224-551; M. Kirchen 183-539; B. Cantrell 220-507; A. Christie 170-501; A. Hubbell 185-497; M. Snyder 174-494; H. King 169-470; L. Rentz 146-412; K. Thompson 148-400; B. Wilkins 225; M. Simpson 190; J. Buckner 185; E. Hammontree 176. Mem High Games and Series - B. Falconer 213-593; F. Thompson 216-558; R. Snyder 185-523; B. Allen 186-512; B. Christie 177-492; M. McLeod 191-481; E. Behmdt 232; M. Eaton 199; J. Bartimus 191; G. Snyder 181; R. Bozc 181; B. Drayton 153. (4/17) Wednesday PJM. Hair Care Center 71 1/2; Nashville 5 Plus 66 1/2; Mace's Pharmacy 62 1/2; Armour Auction 55 1/2; Eye and Ent 55 1/2; Railroad Street Mill 54 1/2; Seebers 51 1/2; Girrbach's46 1/2. Womens High Game; and Series - K. Becker 221-594; B. Hathaway 197-510; S. Merrill 209-506; E. Vanasse 172-500; E. Ulrich 179-493; D. Seeber 203-489; S. Pennington 176-488; G. Potter 181-481; B. Blakley 177-467; J. Hansen 166-450: H. Pennington l8l-447;C.Bonncma 155-443; J. Leo 157-392; B. Maker 166; R. Murphy 156; J. Gardner 152; J. Kasinsky 145. Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 287.0066 307-4/24 The redemption period shal bo 1 month(s) occupancy or intent to occupy Is recorded in accordance with MCLA 800.3241(d) and given to mo mongagee, m wmen case me reoempoon period shal be 6 monih(t) from toe date of such stfs. Dated: March 20,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trett, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Te^graph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte 4200233432 VA Team F (4710) Oi*Mf • NOTICE • 150 Teams Needed Immediately! Ask about our priority dispatch. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 8,2003, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. • Certificate of Deposit (CD) When you select a CD as an investment option, you lock in s fixed rale of return by invest­ ing a minimum of $500 for a specified term - 182 days io 8 yean NOTICE TO BIDDERS 4NMJAL REQUIREMEKTS • Advantage IRA CD BARRY COOimf ROAD COMMISSION Take advantage of the great rate and flexibility offered by our Advantage 24 Mon;h IRA CD. Sealed preposais wifi be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real ntur aJ»eniung in rhra news fuper is tnbjcil k> the Fair Ikurting Act and trie Michigan Civil Rights Act wh-ct collective!? make it il'egal to advertise "any preference. kmitabon or diacnm; nation based on race. color. rcli (Km. let. handicap, familial ttatm. natKtnal origin, age or marti.d >Utm. or an (mention. to rrule any Mach prefer cnee. limitation or discrimination " Faraabal status indudes children under the age of H living with parents or legal Cuatodi.ina pregnant women and people securing susiialy of children under 18 This tenspaper mil not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which it in notation of the la- Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal op^wtun.i? 158. Hastings. Ml 4905/', until 1000 a m . Tuesday. April 22. 2003. tor their Seasonal Requirements ol the following Materials: Asphalt Paving Brtunwous Mixtures Corrugated Metal & Course Aggregate tor Piastc Culverts Se-l Coet Hauling Spreadrig & Gravel Processing in Grading Gravel Chaffee A Bender Pits Uquto Asphan Pavement Martong Slag lor Seal Coot Seal Coat-Compieto Stony Seal Traffic Contra Signs Treated Bridge Planking Timbers and Rotated Matenais All proposals must be plainly marked us to their contents. • Statement Savings IRA Open with as little as $50 and add to the account any time, for any amount • Trust and Investment Group Offers IRAs that utilize stocks, bonds and other investment products For more information on tax-advantaged investments call a Hastings City Bank representative today. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address The Board reserves the right io reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities m the best mietest ol the Commission BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE Hastings City Bank 'Here For You Since 1886 COUNTY OF BARRY Donald Wlllcutt, Chairman D. David Dykstra, Member Nog^w to. vffsnoy, ise^noer i �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 10.2003 NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Forectoaure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT • FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING ATTEMPT!NG TO CO LL ECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Adam P. Lesley and Jessica Lesley, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Old Kent Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated October 13. 1995. and recorded on October 17. 1995 in Liber 642 on Page 779 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on May 29,1996 in Uber 661 on Page 989. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated July 5. 2001, which was recorded on August 14. 2001, in Document 41064869, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be doe at the date hereof the sum of FORTY THOUSAND by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hooting will be held on Apnl X. 2003 at 10.X a.m. at 206 W. Court St.. Sto. as: The North 77 foot of Lot 4. Block 6. HJ. Kenfield's Additio.i to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereo* in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9. Subject lo easements and restrictions of record. Barry County Records. Shaw 20304 for the following purpose ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Datr*2-27-03 township officers salaries, assessors salary, park mice, contract. General appropriations resolution, (4-10) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBL ANY Default has been made In the conditions ol a mortgage made by Gregory A Gordon and Nicole M Gordon, husband and wife, to GMAC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 30. 1999 and recorded December 2, 1999 in instru­ ment number 1038622. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Four and 10/100 Dotes ($69,344.1) includ­ County oI Barry. State of Michigan described as follows: Beginning at the southeast comer of Section 30. Town 2 north, range 7 west; thence in the condMone of a mortgage made by Ricky L EBuns and Theresa M. Elkins. husband and wife, Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. west 20 rods along the south line of section 30; thence north 32 rods thence east 20 rods to the east bne o( section X; thence south 32 reds to the place of u ginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sale. The ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor GMAC Mortgage Corporation . As. Mortgagee * P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ale No. 280 0242 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at as: Lot 23 of Sundago Park, accordfog to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 71. together with the right of access to Thomapple Lake over and across Lot 13 of Sundago Park Plat, Barry County Records. The redemption period shal ba 6 month(s) from foe date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case foe redemption period shal bo 30 days from foe date of such sale. Dated: March 20.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL* Team M (248) 533-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bargham Farms, Ml 48025 FSa 4200227533 Team M entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage due and Pub: 4/3 - 5/1 claimed to be due at the date of this notice, tor SEVEN AND 79/1X ($86,377.79) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remainfog secured by said Mortgages, or any part thereof, whereby the power ol sale contained in said Mortgages has become operative; Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of foe statue in such case made and provided, said Mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of foe premises therein described or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary. at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings on Thursday, May 1. 2003 at 1 DO p.m. local time, in the afternoon of said day. and said premises wilI bo sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then duo on said Mortgage together with 8.25 percent interest, legal costs, attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay bri or prior to foe date ol Hastings. Michigan 49056; Tax Roll No. 08-55 001-461-00.) The redemption period shall be six (6) months from foe date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned in which case foe redemption period shall Lol 1259. City of Hastings, according to the 1 (Commonly known as 530 W. Marshall Street. TO ALL CREDITORS: be thirty (X) days from the date of sale. This is who lived at 704 Reed Rd.. NsuhvWe, Michigan dtodSOMB. obtained wil be used for that purpose. For further information with regard to this fore­ closure contact the Community Development Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate wil be forever barred unless presented to Carol 0. Lamia, named per- an attempt to collect a debt. Any information Manager at the local office of Rural Development at 3334 Edgewood Road. P.O. Box 129, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103. telephone (269) 471­ tentative. or to both the probate court at 15677 SR7 North Lot 12. Dover. AR 72837 or to Carol Mack. 725 Balsam. Ml 49058 and the namedproposed Registered Agent personal <epresentative within 4 months £••=.- the date of publication of this notice. 9111, extension 118. Dated: March 24. 2003 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now Rural Development), United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee Robert J. Zrtta (P22749) Attorney tor Mortgage#* SCHEUERLE & ZITTA 3/31/03 Elena C. Hanson (P47T74) 4433 Byron Center. SW 616-531-7722 Carroll D. Larttio 300 Washington Street P.O. Box 212 Grand Haven. Ml 49417 15677 SR7 North Lot 12 (616) 842-1470 Wyoming, Ml 49509 Dover, AR 72837 (4/10) (4/10) S'wiick Lube W. State Street ■ 948-9542 Across from K-Mart (4-24) Earth Day art exhibit targets K-8 students Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, in coopera­ tion with Thomapple Arts Council, is host­ ing a student art exhibit to celebrate Earth Day. Area students in grades K-8 may en • ter an 8.5 X 11” poster (on construction, poster board or copy paper). The theme of the exhibit is “Earth Day is Every Day.” The posters should either demonstrate ways that people can help protect the environ­ ment or why it is important to protect the earth. The posters will be on display at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute during the institute's Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. An artists reception is planned from 12 to 2 p.m. Students and their families are invited to view the works, meet other students, and enjoy punch and cookies. The public is welcome. All students who enter a poster will be entered to win a door prize. A prize will be given for the following age categories: K-2nd grade 3rd-5th grade 6th-8th grade Posters can be mailed or dropped off at the Thomapple Arts Council, 117 State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, or at Pierce Ce­ Pub! Auction WfOR SALE\ Thursday, May 1, 2003^^ . Property is located at 530 West Marshall St.. Hastings, Michigan Tire sale will be held at I p.m. al the east entrance to the Circuit Court located in the City of Hastings, Michigan Minimum bid is $61,601.00 S.E.V. is $45,380 Property Sells "AS IS" The home is a ranch with 2 bedrooms. I bath, on a full unfinished basement. The home has 960 sq. ft. COUPON COUPON This foreclosure sale is subject to six-month redemption rights. | I off Full Service Oil Change including FREE Car Wash (*5* value) with this coupon 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Hands of Activities for Kids •Crafts - Presented by Learning From Scratch •Fossil Hunt - Be a Paleontologist for the day. ll:30a.m .-Michigan Snake Pres­ entation Noon - 2 p.m. - Student Artist Reception 2 p.m. - Guided Nature Hike by Dr. Gary Pierce, Director of Pierce Cedar Creek In­ stitute 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Solar Energy Lecture Scries - Solar Pool Heating• Pre -registration is strongly encouraged for the Solar Energy Lecture Scries, as space is limited. Call (269) 721-4191 to register. There is a fee to attend the lec­ tures. Solar Energy Lecture Scries Fees: One Workshop: $15 (Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and GLREA Members - $10) Two Workshops: $25 (Pierce Ce­ dar Creek Institute and GLREA Members $20) Three Workshops: $35 (Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and GLREA McmbcrsS25) recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats on page NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. CARROLL ARTHUR LAMIE SSN: 376-22-7694. 491-331 -2934 Giveaway Volunteers are needed to prepare the trails for the summer season. said sale; which said premises are described in Decedent’a Estate FILE NO. 2003-23676-DE Estate of CARROLL ARTHUR LAMIE. DECD Date of birth: 8/21/16. Hastings. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is looking for volunteers to help clean up the nature trails and grounds on Saturday. April 26 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. This is one of the many activities planned for the institute’s Earth Day Festival. Volunteers are needed lo help plant na­ tive wildflowers, clean up the trails, pull fence posting and cut brush. This is an ex­ cellent opportunity for families, church groups, civic groups and individuals. Chil­ dren are welcomed to volunk with a par­ ent. guardian, or chaperon Volunteers should dri ather and wear closed-toe sh - are encouraged to bring uing gloves, pruners. hand ■ •<:> and other gardening supplies J. Some gloves and equipment will U. table for use. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute has six na­ ture trails (over five miles). The trails are open to the public, free of charge, daily from dawn to dusk. As a non-profit organi­ zation. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute relies on volunteers lo help keep the trails enjoy­ able for al). If you would like to volunteer at the Earth Day Festival, please call Maribcth Perreault at (269) 721-4472 by Monday April 21. This is a one-time volunteer op­ portunity; there is no commitment. Volun­ teer opportunities do exist year-round, please call Maribcth Perreault for more in­ formation. The volunteer project is one of the many activities planned for Earth Day. There will be hands-on activities for kids, a solar en­ ergy lecture series, guided nature hikes, and much more. Admission lo the festival is free. There is a charge for the Solar Energy Lecture Series. The festival will be the first day for the Trees for Life giveaway. All babies bom at Pennock Hospital since January 1, 2003 have received a commemorative certificate for a containerized oak tree. The trees may be picked up at the Earth Day Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If families did not re­ ceive their certificate, they may pick up the certificate and tree on April 26. Earth Day Schedule of Eveats 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Solar Energy Lec­ ture Series - Solar Photovoltaic Technol­ ogy10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Nature Trail Clean-Up 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Solar Energy Lec­ ture Scries - Solar Hot Water Heating* 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Trees For Life Tree said Mortgage as follows, to wit: Lands and premises situated m the Qty of Hastings. County of Barry, and State of Michigan. dotes ($75,210.40). inducing interest at 8.910% Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 pm. on April 24.2003. Said premiees are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described said Borrower having entered into a certain Reamortization Agreement with the Government effective September 23, 1993, and by reason of such default the Mortgagee elects to deciare the STATE OF IBCHK1AN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS the dale hereof the sum of SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TEN AND 40/100 mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foredoeed by a safe of foe mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Howefl, Michigan 48843. the Mortgagee, such Mortgage being dated May 11. 1992 and record­ ed May 14, 1992 in Uber 543 of Barry County Records on Pages 869 through 872. inclusive, principal and interest, the sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY­ event a 3rd party buys trie property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 3.2003 per annum. Under foe power o» sale contained in said befog located at 3469 E. Grand River Avenue. Maple Grove. Barry County, Michigan, and are foreclosing mortgagee can rescind foe sale in the Assignee by an assignment dated October 3. 2002, which was recorded on October 9. 2002. Document No. 1089081, Barry County Records, of Agriculture, with its guaranteed loan center payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there is Banc One Financial Services. Inc.. Mortgagee, National Association fka Northwest Bank Minnesota. National Asiwiiuor.. as Trustee. Marshall Street. Hastings. Michigan 4X58. to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now known as Rural Development). United Slates Department whose address is 530 W. Michigan at 1 .*00 p.m. on May 8,2003. The premises are located in the Township ol as tenants by foe entirety (original mortgagors) to dated March 1,1999, and recorded on March 2. 1999, Document No. 1025905 in Bony County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to foe Weis Fargo Bank Minnesota. NQT1GE QF MORTGAGE SALE a certain Mortgage made by BRENDA S. HOBERT. now known as BRENDA S. CULP, Bingham Fwms, Ml 48025 YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made (4/10) Default having been made in the conditions ol YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARYDCTX MQRTGAGLSALE □escribed as: Land situated in the Township of Maple Grove OUR OF RC E AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Linda Blackmore. Supervisor INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 THIS FIRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT chtonde program for gravel roads. Bills read and approved FQR.THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT ing interest at the rate of 8.25% per annum. (4/24) Attorney, auditor, bank, mileage reimb. rate. Bernard Historical subsidy, ambulance subsidy, board of review and trustee rates, resolution for Bobbie Joe VanValkenburgh 248 E North St., Apt. B Hastings. Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 nxxHh(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: Aoril 3.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TEAM M (248) 593-1306 Interested Purchasers: www.midtanrimortgageco.com/foreclosure Trott & Trott. P C. File 4200315894 Team M Meeting called to order All board members and 10 guests present. Dept, reports and correspondence received. Approved: Meeting time and dates. Township 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge Richard H. lars ($40,856.04), including interest at 8.375% INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP PUBUC HEARING Tuesday. April 1. 2003 at 7 p.m. Purpose of Heanng: Budget Hearing Past years budget reviewed. Proposed budget presented Brief discussion. Public hearing closed REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING whose address(es) are unknown and whose inieisot in the matter may be barred or affected EIGHT HUNDRED rlFTY-SIX AND 04/100 dol­ per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1 .*00 p.m_. on May 8. 2003. Said promises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ SYNOPSIS RLE NO. 03-23660-NC In the matter of Bobbie Joe VBnValkenburgh TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including OF: Bobbie Joe VanValkenburoh to Bobu«e Joe Volunteers needed to clean up Cedar Creek nature trails Off Wiper Blades with purchase of any Oil Change with this coupon Terms—certified funds delivered to the sheriff at the sale. For more delaili. contact Rural Development at (ttS) 771-4993 -Tgi dar Creek Institute, 701 West Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058. Posters must be received by Monday, April 21. Students should write their name, grade, school, and phone number on the back of their poster. Students can pick up their posters after 4 p.m. on April 26. Posters will be held until May 1. The art exhibit is one of many activities planned for the Earth Day Festival. There will be hands-on activities for kids, guided nature hikes, a solar energy lecture scries, a Michigan snake presentation, and much more. For more information and schedule of events, visit www.cedarcreckinstitutc.org. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 10. 2003 - Page 15 Pierce Institute LEGAL NOTICES administrator talks to Kiwanis STATE OF MICHIGAN by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Michelle Skedgcll. the administrator of the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and foun­ dation, gave the members of the Hastings Kiwanis Club an inside look at the recent activities held there. She answered the question, “What the heck do you do out there?" with grace and humor and encouraged the Kiwanis mem­ bers to stop by for the monthly brunch, hike on one of the trails or attend one of the edu­ cational programs held there. She discussed the community outreach and education programs, professional edu­ cation programs, teacher education, re­ search and the community partners the In­ stitute has developed. She also discussed some of the future goals of the institute and foundation and encouraged anyone interested in volunteer­ ing to call 269-721-4190 for more informa­ tion. PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING In the matter of Name Change Petition - Shea Denise Mancuso/Lorrame Gail Smith. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS indudmg: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following; TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Apnl 23. 2003 fat 1:45 ajn. at 206 W. Court Street. Suite 302; Hastings. Ml 49059 before Judge Richard H. Shaw for the following purpose; Name Change Petition for Shea Denise Mancuso to legally change her name to Shea Denise Mancuso Repins and for Lorraine Gail Smith to legally change her name to Rainey Smith Repins. Date; 4/1AJ3 Lorraine G. Smith 10916 Whispering Valley Lane Middleville. Ml 49333 (616)891-7884 (4-10) Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. Is a Michelle Skedgell debt cr Hector and wa are attempting to coll.rt — 1 ■■ luni n ■■ ——-4 <walll isci ■ osoi ano any information ootameci win ba used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHELLE C SNOWDEN AND DANIEL E. SNOWDEN. HUSBAND AND WIFE to AMERI­ CAN BUSINESS MORTGAGE SERVICES. Mortgagee, dated July 26.2002. and recorded on August 7.2002. as Instrument No. 1085238 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage /Itea tilths GIRL, Kylie Anne, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March, 24, 2003 at 8:13 a.m. to John and Anne Mutschler of Wayland. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Merritt Cecil J., bom at Pennock Hospital on March 23,2003 at 2:44 p.m. to Mark and Lorcc Portner of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Aidan Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 14.2003 al 7:36 p.m. to Renee and Christian Clute of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Elaina Louise, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 20,2003 at 9:45 ajn. to Jim and Tammy James of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 155 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Amber Morgan Marie, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on March 15, 2003 at 5:58 pjn. to Wendy Lamsc and Christopher Perkins of Hastings and Grand Rapids. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. BOY, Dakota Austin, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 11.2003 at 7:41 p.m. to Rod and Barb Innes of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. BOY,Jacob Franklin, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 24.2003 at 9:20 a jn. to Kimberlec Currie of Plainwell. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Maya Luna Kirkwood, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Saturday. March. 29. 2003 at 6:16 a.m. to Jeff and Julia Kirk­ wood of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches. Proud grandparents are David and Ruth Helpap of Saginaw, Gloria and Karl Zuber of Cleveland. Ohio and the late Richard Kirkwood. GIRL, Paige Joanne, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 16. 2003 at 1:07 a.m. to Becky and Robert Zellmer of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Hannah Joanne, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 17,2003 at 5:29 a.m. to Heidi Wilkins and Mikel Slater of Wood­ land. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 1/2 ir • long. BUY, Kent Alan, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 17. 2003 at 2:37 pjn. to'Brian and Lisa Bailey of Hastings. Weighing 10 lbs. 3 3/4 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Bruce Thomas, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 18, 2003 at 12:27 p.m. to Michael and Rebecca Gorman of Ver­ montville. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Dylan Avril, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 21, 2003 at 1:27 pan. to Andrea Jones of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 11 3/4 ozs. and 19 inches long. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark G. Gamber and Ann M Gamber. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated April 30. 1999, and recorded on May 12,1999, in Document *1029436 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated laid February b. 2000. which was recorded on March 17. 2000. Document *1042212. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTYNINE AND 15/100 dollars ($85,339 15). including interest at 8 000“. per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m ouch case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on May 1 2003 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. B«vry County. Mchigan. and are described as Lot 5 of Chateau Park Number One according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 71 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 324ia in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File * 200315832 Team S (4/17) interest at 11.990% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 1 .*00 p.m. on May 8,2003. Said premises are situated in TWP OF HOPE. A Parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 ol Section 17. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Bany County, Michigan, described as: commencing at the center post of said Section 17 for place of beginning, thence West 11 rods, thence South 60 rods, thence East 11 rods, to the 1/4 lino. thence North along Section line 60 rods to the center post ol said Section 17 to the place ol beginning. The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: April 3, 2003 AMERICAN BUSINESS MORTGAGE SER­ VICES Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 GIRL, Makcnna Layne, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 21,2003 at 6:29 p.m. to Kristy and Brian Moralez of Dorr. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kayla Rose, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 25. 2003 at 9:25 pjn. to Ryan and Melissa Willard of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any Information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are In the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C Knobloch in joint tenancy to Southern Pacific Funding Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 14. 1998 and recorded (4/24) Dated: April 3.2003 AMERIOUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (4/24) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TWS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the co. editions of a mortgage made by Laurie A. Thomas, married and Donald K. Thomas (original mortgagors) to Mercantile Mortage Company, an Illinois Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2001, and recorded on March 7. 2001 Document No. 1055734 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to CitiFmancial Mortgage Company, THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHT AND 74/100 dollars ($235,706.74), indudmg interest at 10.950% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win bo foreclosed by a sale of the mod obtained wtil be used for mat purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J. Hawkins, a single man. mortgagor, of 35 Lakeside Drive, Wayland. Ml 49348, to United Bank of Michigan, a Michigan Banking corporation, mortgagee, dated June 9, 2000. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on June 16,2000, in Instrument No. 1045647. Because of said default, me mort­ gagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forth­ with. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, all interest accruing there­ after and expenses on said mortgage me sum of $719,953.66. No suit or proceeding in tew has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given mat by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount wfth interest, as provided In said mortgage, and al legal coats, charges and expenses, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, and alt taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage wil be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 03-23683-DE Estate of ELIZABETH A MESECAR OECD Date of brth 4/16/1919 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent ELIZABETH A MESECAR SSN 366-18-7951 who lived at 2455 Ottawa Trail. Hastings. Michigan died 11/18/02 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be lorever barred unless presented to Marshall Mesecar named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at Courthouse. Suite 302. 220 W Court St . Hastings, and the named/proposed personal rep­ resentative within 4 months after the date of pub­ lication of this notice. Date: 4-3-03 William L Meengs Jr (P52711) 4433 Byron Center. SW Wyoming. Ml 49509 616-531-7722 Marshall Mesecar 7460 Noffke Dr Caledonia. Ml 49316 616-891-1373 gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1XX) p.m„ on May 8. 2003. Said promises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Mchigan. and are described as: Lots 10 and 11 of Leach Lake Resort, accord­ ing to the Recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 on Page 68, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sal3. unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. hereof the sum of SIXTY TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE AND 62/100 DOLLARS ($62,963 62). including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, al 1:00 o'clock p.m., on May 15. 2003. Said premises are situated in Township o» Maple Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: LOT 7. REPPERTS ACRES. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26. RIGHT OF WAY IN FAVOR OF CON­ SUMERS POWER COMPANY. AS DISCLOSED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN LIBER 243, PAGE 217. BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS, BUT OMITTING RESTRICTIONS. IF ANY. BASED ON RACE. COLOR. RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. AS CONTAINED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN LIBER 293, PAGE 151. ITEM NO. 08-10-014­ 223-00. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date ol such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2.2003 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administiabon, United Slates ol Department of Agriculture. Mortar— PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Sorto 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 Take your color film for professional processing, to J-Ad's PRINT PLUS TEAM M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 FMe *200233901 Team M (4/24) Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 1:00 pjn. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as foltows: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of Section 17, Town 3 North. Range 10 West described as fol­ lows: Commencing at the Soutn 1/4 poet of said Section 17; thence West 326.31 feet along the south line of said Section 17 to the West hne of an Dollar., ($67,569.38), including interest at 10.55% said 33 foot private road; thence North 29*48'46' per annum East. 104.88 feet along the Northwesterly line of said 33 foot private road to the true Point of Beginning; thence West 150 00 feet to a traverse line along the Southeasterly shore of Payne Lake; thence North 06*15W East. 38 57 feet along said traverse line; thence North 62*12'37" East. 132.25 feet along said traverse line; thence South 44*39'30' East. 95.85 feet to the Itorthwesteriy line of said 33 foot private road; thence South 50*28 28’ West. 50 00 feet along said private road; thence South 50*28'28' West 50.00 feet along said private road to the Point cf Beginning, extending the North and South lines of said parcel to the waters edge of Payne Lake: together with nghts of ingress and egress in the private road herein described The property is located on Rock Drive. Yankee Spnngs Township. Michigan. Notice is further given that me length of the redemption penod wHI be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in ac~ordance with MCL 600 3241 a. in wheh case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated. March 21.2003 United Bank of Michigan By: MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC Attorneys for Mortge.^e By: Daniel R. Kubiak 900 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 632-8000 (4/17) (5®) Dated: April 3. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse. private road 33 feet in width; thence North 89*12'58' East. 49.24 feet along the North line of (4/10) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCI­ ATES P.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIL­ ITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Robin L. Glass, a single woman to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee, dated April 10.1991. and recorded on April 10.1991. in Uber 514. on page 55. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date (248) 540-7701 mortgage and the statute in such case made and be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Seven Thousa'id Five Hundred Sixty Nine and 38/100 which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys; Potestivo & Associates. PC. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 111 Our File No: 03-13143 Pub: 4/3 - 5/1 which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. ing to collect a debt and any information line of said public road; thence North 35’19*09East 40.84 feet along the Northwesterly line of a the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in as: LOT 76 AND 77 OF THE PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 19. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS ALSO LOT 125 OF PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 19. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban doned in accordance with 1948CL 60C 3241a. in Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC. is attempt­ assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., by assignment dated July 16.1998 as: The North 1/2 of Lots 28 and 29 and of Delton Plat. According to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 29. Excepting therefrom the Northeasterly Extension of Main Street as Found Recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 33. said Street also being part of J.R. Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from Hastings. Ml al 1:00 p.m. on May 8. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan and are described Doc. #1095406, Barry County Records, on which and recorded October 29.1999 in Document No: 1037357, on which mortgage there is claimed to Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 o'clock p.m. on May 8. 2003 Said premises are situated in Township of Bany, Barry County. Michigan, and are described ($67,829.42). including interest at 11.775% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. mortgage (here ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE unnamed public road 25 feet in width; thence North 00°39 45- East 50.00 Feet (Recorded as North) along the West line of said public road; thence North 35’1909- East 124.06 feet (record­ ed as North 37*14' East) along the Northwesterly August 5. 1998 m Document No: 1016116, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sun o» sixty seven thousand eight hundred twenty nine and 42/100 Dollars Assignee by an assignment dated December 23, 2002, which was recorded on January 13, 2003, SALE GIRL, Rickie Grace, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 22. 2003 at 5:20 pan. to Steve Bowerman and DeAnna Campbell of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Mortgagee, dated November 22. 2000. and recorded on January 16, 2001. in Uber 5257. on page 1157 Barry County Records. Michigan on Barry County. Michigan and are C-'scribed as: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE I LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Seto THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum ol one hundred one thousand nine hundred fifty and 22/100 Dollars ($101,950.22), including Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that ouroose. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KATHRYN E CHAPPEL. A SINGLE WOMAN to AMIERQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY. Photo Triphtr H«n: im» Hotofrap her Bill be wailable there j top ool,: Thun4*i|, Hfril w tkreof k Htatoh fibril 15 HASTINGS (West M-43) �Jason S. Ryans, 29, of White Pigeon was sentenced to 2-1/2 to 11-2/3 years in prison for selling methamphetamine in Barry County Circuit Court March 27. Barry Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill asked Circuit Judge James Fisher to give Ryans a minimum prison sentence that was below recommended state sentencing guidelines. The guidelines called for a minimum sentence of three to five years in prison. McNeill said that be­ cause of Ryans* cooperation with police, “a significant meth group was secured.*' (McNeill said later that a traffic stop where meth lab equipment was discovered in Ryans' vehicle led to the arrest of two Hastings residents and three Indiana resi­ CHIHUAHUA PUPS: 2 tri­ colored females, shot?, pa­ pers, 8 weeks. $450-5550. ,269)629-9039 GREAT PYRENEES PUP­ PIES: 1 male, 1 female, 11 weeks, pure, no papers, shots, $100. (269)629-9099 MINIATURE PINSCHER: red, 1 male, 1 female, 9 months old. $250 each or 5450 for the pair. (269)629­ 9039 1997 DOUBLEWIDE with Gun Lake access. Save $1,000's. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bath Patriot mobile home in park, must sell. Home is in excellent shape 12x12 deck in­ cluded. Asking $19,900 or best offer. All sports Gun Lake access. Boat-slip* avail­ able nearby. CaU 1-517-852­ 0115 or 269-838-9253. JUST LISTED: Middleville, well maintained ranch home, fireplace, air, 2 stall garage, $134,900. 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CALL (269)945-9199 AFTER 5PM.____________________ CHEVY '94 HIGHTOP CONVERSION: loaded, leather, TV, runs great, no rust, needs minor repair, 53,800 (269)629-9039 right to sentence Ryans to a minimum of three to five years in prison instead of two and a half years. Fisher said the only reason he was deviating from the guidelines was because the prosecutor requested it and Ry­ ans assisted police with the meth lab bust. Fisher told Ryans, “Yes. meth is a devas­ tating problem. And by your activity and trade you’ve helped other people get in the same boat you’re in now." In other court news March 27: • Robin L. Nink, 46, of Plainwell was sentenced to one year of jail and three years probation for drunk driving, third offense, a felony. Nink was given credit for 39 days already served in jail: the balance of the jail sentence will be suspended if she com­ pletes probation successfully. Nink told Fisher she was sorry for “put­ ting my children and the court through this.” She said she has “an ongoing battle with depression." and “alcohol didn’t help.” She told Fisher. “I have turned my life over to the care of God" and has been attending substance abuse treatment pro­ grams. Fisher said that although he was giving Nink probation, Nink “should be sitting in jail for five months." • Seth A. McDiarmid. 19. of Delton was sentenced to 30 days in jail and one year probation for carrying a concealed weapon — a double-edged dagger — in his vehicle. If he completes probation successfully, his jail sentence will be suspended. He was also placed on Holmes Youthful Trainee status, meaning if be is successful on pro­ bation his record will be expunged. • A July 14 trial date was set for Dustin Wholavcr, 19, of Nashville, who is charged with second degree criminal sexual con­ duct, a felony carrying a maximum sen­ tence of 15 years in prison. Wholaver is ac­ cused of engaging in sexual contact with a 10-year-old female between October of 2000 and November of 2002. • Diana L. Patrick, 27, of Allegan was sentenced to six months in jail and two years probation for resisting arrest and as­ saulting a police officer She received credit for 29 days already served in jail; the balance of her jail sentence will be sus­ pended upon successful completion of pro­ bation. Patrick’s attorney, Carol Dwyer, said Patrick was “under the influence of bad judgment” when she resisted arrest after she was slopped for speeding by police. The police officers were “intent on finding a violation of the law" when they searched Patrick’s car, Dwyer said. Dwyer said Pat­ rick has bad dean drag screens for several months and is working at an $8 secretarial job. Patrick no longer runs with a group of people with whom she used drugs, Dwyer Mid. Fisher replied to Ub bad judgment com­ ment by saying, “That’s what metham­ phetamine usually docs.” Fisher warned Patrick that “I strongly considered putting you in prison, so you need to st>y on your path.” • Steven A. Townsend, 36, of Mid­ dleville was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years probation for selling mari­ juana. Townsend was allowed work release from jail so he can perform 200 hours of community service assigned by Fisher. Townsend’s attorney, Mike McPhillips, said Townsend has a disability and has “suicidal tendencies.” Fisher said Townsend had to be punished because Townsend got his son involved in drugs. MI can’t understand why you got your children involved in it," Fisher said. • Kenneth H. Miller, 21, of Battle Creek was sentenced to seven days in jail for vio­ lating his probation by smoking marijuana. He was serving a year of probation for fail­ ing to register as a sex offender. His year of probation was continued. • John M. Ulrich, 37, of Nashville was sentenced to five months in jail for larceny in a building. His sentence is to be served at the same time he is serving a year in jail for writing a bad check. The sentence will be consecutive to any sentence he receives for violating his parole by committing the larceny (meaning he will have to serve any sentence for the parole violation after he serves his sentence for the larceny). Ulrich must also pay $3,000 in restitu­ tion. • Jeremy C. Cardenas, 25, of Nashville was sentenced to a year in jail and five years of probation for attempted third de­ gree criminal sexual conduct. He was sen­ tenced to 9C days in jail for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Cardenas was convicted of the attempted sexual penetra­ tion of a 14-ycar-old girl. • Luke A. Rairigh, 24, of Lake Odessa was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 18 months probation for possession of mari­ juana. second offense. His jail sentence will be suspended if he successfully completes probation. McNeill told Fisher Rairigh is "associ­ ated with individuals who have essentially no credibility” and said Rairigh is “proba­ bly more a drug dealer than a drug user.” McNeill said even Rairigh’s girlfriend is facing drug-related felony charges. Defense attorney William Doherty said Rairigh works for his father and uncle in a sawmill and they “need Luke to be there.” Rairigh also needs the money a job would provide, Doherty said. “He’s struggling fi­ nancially” and must pay off court assess­ ments. Rairigh is serving probation on a January 2002 drug conviction and is currently in­ volved in the Drug Court program, where he is closely supervised by the court. Fisher See COURT NEWS, page 17 Stolen car may result in charges HASTINGS — Charges are pending against a 17-year-old Hastings man for alleg­ edly entering an acquaintance’s apartment without permission April 5, taking car keys and leaving with the person’s vehicle, police said. Hastings City Police asked the 30-year-old victim, who lives in the 300 block of Woodlawn, why he left his 1989 Pontiac Sunbird abandoned in a driveway located in the 5000 block of Gun Lake Road. The owner said he did not know his vehicle was missing until that morning. Police determined that the burglar entered the victim’s apartment through an un­ locked patio door. Police say it appears the man abandoned the car because it was low on gas. He took another vehicle a short distance away. Hastings police found the burglar, who confessed to both incidents. DVD player taken from Radio Shack HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report a larceny at Radio Shack of a $300 port­ able DVD player April 5 at 11:15 a.m. rhe store salesperson said he suspects a white male customer of average height and weight. He saw a white vehicle speed away. The salesperson got the vehicle’s license plate number, which is registered to a Battle Creek woman, police said. Woman Injured in traffic accident HASTINGS - A woman suffered minor injuries in a three-car accident on Market and Court Street April 5 at 2 p.m., city police report. Betty L. Bianco was transported to Pennock Hospital after the accident in which was alleged to have failed to yield to oncoming traffic. She was south bound on Market and turned east bound onto Court Street into the path of the Darin L. Phillips. The collision caused the her car to collide with a third vehicle stopped on Court Street. The driver of the third car was Larhonda R. Price. All drivers wore seat bells. Alcohol was not a factor, police said. TV stolen from Barry Twp. home BARRY TOWNSHIP -- A burglary occurred al a home on Manning Road April 3, Michigan State Police said. The door was kicked in and a large television was reported missing. Stepson arrested after punching stepdad CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested a Cloverdale man April 1 on charges of domestic violence after the man punched his stepfather in the face. Deputies said the 51-year-old stepfather came to the Barry County Sheriffs Office at 5: 20 a.m. to report the assault. The victim said his stepson, Caleb G. Aicken, 21, had been drinking, and when he came home, he ordered his stepfather to leave the Castleton Township residence where both were living. Aicken then struck his stepfather in the face, police said. The stepfather suffered a deep cut above his left eye and a bloody nose. Aicken also ordered his stepfather’s 17-year-old son lo leave the home. Both the son of the victim and the victim came to the Sheriffs Office, where the victim informed po­ lice he was on parole and wearing a tether, which meant he was violating his parole by leaving his assigned premises. Aicken told police he was upset with his stepfather because his stepfather did not have a job and was living off Aicken’s mother. He also told police he was “sick and tired” of the way the victim was treating his mother. Aicken is set to appear in court April 15 for a pre-trial on the case. Middleville resident spies thieves In car MIDDLEVILLE — A 31-ycar-old Middleville resident spied two men poking around in her vehicle at 1:11 a.m. April 7, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. The men made off with approximately S3 in change and a bank slip, deputies said. Deputies said the car owner looked out of the slider of her apartment on Lincoln Street and saw that the dome light was on in her vehicle. She then spied the two men in the car, who left the area in a dark-colored mid-sized car before police arrived on the scene. Tools hoisted from truck In Freeport IRVING TOWNSHIP — Tools valued at $2,227 were stolen between 6 p.m. March 31 and 9 a.m. April 1 from a truck parked at the St. Johns Street residence of a 41-yearold Freeport man, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. The tools included several power saws, drills and other equipment. Police find suspected crack cocaine BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested after Barry County Sheriffs deputies found what they believed to be crack cocaine in the man’s vehicle April 4, deputies said. The man, whose name is being withheld pending arraignment, was driving his pickup truck on M-37 near Cloverdale Road when police made a traffic stop. Deputies discov­ ered there were outstanding arrest warrants out of Grand Rapids for the pickup driver, and took the man into custody. A search of the man’s car after the arrest revealed a pipe used for smoking drugs and a small amount of a white substance deputies believed was cocaine. The substance was sent to a police lab for testing and police requested that the prosecutor’s office issue charges against the man for possession of crack cocaine. Vehicle flees after sideswiping car RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Police have no suspects in a hit and run accident that damaged a passenger vehicle April 7 on Heath Road. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s Office said Amber A. Guy, 16, of Mid­ dleville was westbound on Heath Road east of Tanner Lake Road at 11:30 pjn. Monday when a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction sideswiped her vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle did not stop. Guy’s vehicle stalled and was not driveable after the accident, deputies said. Cloverdale woman hurt in rollover HOPE TOWNSHIP — A 42-ycar-old Cloverdale woman was treated for injuries at Pennock Hospital after her vehicle flipped over on Guernsey Lake Road Apnl 7, Bsrry County Sheriffs deputies report. Deputies said Paula L. Chaddcrdon was westbound on Guernsey Lake Road west of Lakeside Drive when she crested a hill and spotted two vehicles stopped along the right hand shoulder. Chaddcrdon tried to slow down and swerve around the cars, but lost con­ trol of her vehicle, which left the roadway and turned over, deputies said. Chaddcrdon was given a citation for failing to stop within an assured clear distance. The two cars were sitting on the shoulder because one of them had just struck a tree. Police said Gale M. Hudson, 41, of Delton was westbound on Guernsey Lake Road at 6: 30 p.m. the same evening when she crested the same hill as Chaddcrdon. Hudson at­ tempted to brake to slow down, lost control of her vehicle and struck the tree, deputies said. She was also cited for failing to stop within an assured clear distance. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 10. 2003 - Page 17 COURT NEWS, cont. from page 16 said Rairigh was before him the previous day for Drug Court, and Fisher had been compelled to give Rairigh 30 days in jail for failing to follow the terms of his proba­ tion. “He hasn’t been honest with me.” Fisher said of Rairigh. "and he continues to hang around with people who’vc been in the drug trade.” Fisher warned Rairigh that he ’’should be extremely happy you’re not go­ ing to jail for six months today. Every lime somebody goes to jail it’s a hardship. You need lo get rid of your old friends." Fisher told Rairigh. "every time I sec you, you’ve got a different idea of what you’re going to do.” He advised Rairigh lo “apply yourself to one thing and stay with it. You’ve got a lol of ability." • A May 15 sentencing date was set for Duane K. Krebs. 25. of Delton. Krebs is being sentenced for a conviction of at­ tempted uttering and publishing — i.c. writing a bad check. • David R. Scott, 22, of Hastings pleaded guilty lo impaired driving, second offense in exchange for the dropping of felony drunk driving charges. Scott admitted to dnving drunk last December in Thomapple Township and admitted to having previous drunk driving convictions in 1999 and 1998. Sentencing was set for May 15. Scott was assigned to drug court and or­ dered lo get involved in substance abuse I treatment and begin attending /XA meetings prior to sentencing. • Lyman S. Bristol 11. 54, of Hastings was sentenced to 2 to 10 years in prison for using false pretenses to defraud a person out ot Si 1.783. Bristol was ordered to pay back the $11,783. McNeill asked Fisher lo sentence Bristol to a minimum of nearly four years in prison. Bristol's attorney. Jim Gouloozc, asked Fisher to "have some faith in Lyman." Gouloozc said he’s known Bristol most of the time he’s been in practice, L.nd at one time Bristol was “contributing the maxi­ mum amount he could" to society. "But due lo some very human tragedies," Gouloozc said, "it’s been a very slippery slope down hill" for Bristol since then. Gouloozc said drugs caused Bristol to be "out of control." Drugs have "virtually cost him everything, including his self-respect,” Gouloozc said. “He's tried to address" his drug problem. Gouloozc said. “He's deter­ mined he’s going to step by step come back. 1 would ask the court to take that into account." Bristol said he wanted lo apologize to the victim of his crime and apologize to the court. “No matter what the circumstances arc I’d like lo go back lo work and pay LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YQUAREJN_ACIlYE.JdlLIIAfi.LDUn. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher J. Jager, a single man. to Oid Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 11. 2000 and recorded February 15. 2000 in Document No. 1041174. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Michigan State Housing Development Authority by assignment dated February 11. 2000 and recorded on February 15. 2000 in Document No. 1041175. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 10/100 Dollars ($61,969.1) including interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on April 24, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. A parcel of land in the Southeasterly 1/4 ol See COURT NEWS, page u Embroidery & Screen Printing Promote your business, special event or Sweatshirts - Jackets - Blankets - Towels, your gift special — Ourmake triple-head embroidery machine and much more with makes for T-shirts a fast turn-around. Customized - Hats - Bass Check out ' OUR NEW ' Stop in and meet the staff—Ginny, Kim, Sally, TimUNE & Allen OF OPEN 10 HOURS A DAY Tve-Oves! M-F from 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for your convenience. Bennett's Screen Printing & Embroidery 1310 E. State St. - Hastings (on the comer of State SL & Star School) Ph:(269) 948-2811 Fax: (269) 948-4275 Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, desenbed as beginning at a post on the North side of Highway and the East side of Michigan Central Railroad right of way at Parmelle, Michigan; thence East 2 rods and 3 feet; thence THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PuEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Deborah Versluys. a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 5. 2001. and recorded on July 13. 2001 Document No. 1063038 in Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 90/100 dollars ($110,920.90). including interest at 7.375% per annum Under the power ol sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on April 24. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Bam; uxjunty. Michigan, and are described as Lot 29. Middleville Downs Addition No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Uber 5 ol Plats. Page 13. Barry County Records. ALSO: Beginning at the Northwest cor­ ner ol Lot 30. Middleville Downs Addition bio 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 13; thence South 88 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds East 119.85 feet (Plat » 120.02 feel) to the Northeast comer of Lot Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Delault has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Joshua Smith, a single man (ongmal mortgagors) to Fairway Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated June 15.1999. and recorded on June 22.1999 in Uber Document No. 1031552 in Bany County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of ths United States of America, as assignee by an assignment dated March 11. 2003. which was recorded on March 25. 2003. in Liber Document No. 1100691 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE-HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 59/100 dollars ($75,371.59). including interest at 8.125% per annum Under the power ol sale contained r said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM. on May 15. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are 29 of said plat; thence North 01 degree 01 min­ described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 ot Section Nortn 7 rods to a stake; thence West 9 rods and utes 30 seconds East 36.23 feet; thence North 56 2F, Town 3 North, Rango 9 West, described as 2 feet to the Michigan Central Railroad right of way; thence Southerly along the East boundary of said right of way; to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds West (previous deed = North 56 degrees 20 minutes West) 99.55 Commencing at a pant 523 feet South of the shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and tl ere is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: March 20, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Michigan State Housing Development Authority . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-10Q0 File No 200 0729 Pub: 3/20 - 4/17 Northwest comer of the West 1 /2 of the Northeast feet; thence South 22 degrees 49 minutes 54 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 ot said Section 26; seconds West 96 67 leet to the place of begin­ ning. all in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) thence South along Tanner Lake Road. 285.5 from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. from the date of such sale, unless determined in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Teiegraoh Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200315404 Team X (4710) Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles how in stock at Dreisbach! feet; ther«e East 175 feet; thence North 285.5 feet; thence West lo boginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 months) abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 10. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File # 200315606 Team J (4/10H5/1) THfSRWMISADEBTCCMIECTPfl ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT, ANY LNEQflMAIlQJLQfiIAlNLfl_WlLkB£U&E.Q EOfLTHAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT PUR OFFICE AT THE HUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a nortgage made by Joshua A Troemel. an unmaried man, to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation. mortgagee, dated March 22, 2001 ind recorded April 11, 2001 in Document No. 058000, Bany County Records. There is Jaimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of )ne Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred *hirty-Six and 40/100 Dollars ($114,136.4) nduding interest at the rate ol 8.875% per innum. Under the power ol sale contained tn the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be oredosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, x some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on May 8, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16. Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 863.28 feet along the North line of said Section 16. for point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West 600 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 99 FORD EXPLORER XU 67X. LOCAL TRADE. VERY MCE1 00 BUCK REGAL GRAND SPORT I OWNER. LEADER CO. POWER MOONROOF 48K $12,995 $12,995 230 leet parallel with said North section line; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds East 600 feet parallel with sod West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds East 230 feet along said North section line to point ol begin­ ning. Together with and subject to a 40 foot wide easement for ingress and egress, centerline described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan; 00 PONTIAC GRAND PMX M 3800 V6. LOCAL TRADE. NEW TRES - $199 MONTH OR $9,995 ther.ee North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 1113.29 feet along the North line of said Section 16 for point of beginning of said centerkne; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 sec­ onds West 385.93 leet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 ol the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence South 14 degrees 06 minutes 11 seconds East 233.35 feet; thence South 54 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 139.35 leer thence South 32 degrees 41 minutes 17 seconds* East 73 56 leet to a point of ending of said centenirie. The side lines of said easement extended or retract to allow no gaps or overlaps at angle points or property boundaries. The redemption penod shall be 12 months f'om the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated April 3, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 238 0020 •JUST ADO TAX. imi * UCCNSE ■ RfBATT TO MA1U W.A C Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269)948-8000 Today! www.drelsbochmorors.com Exceeding Expectations is GMC a Eric Dreisbach. President Don Gentry. Sales Mgr Borne Signs. Sales Ryan Mooden Sales Amy Piper, Sales Kristen Edsall Finance Mrg Family Tradition SAU5HOWS: Mor i Wed until 8 Tue. Thu & Fn trtl 6 Saturday until 2 URYKfJWK: McrS Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu & Fri 8-5 Pub: 4/3-571 Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail...945-9554 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 10. 2003 LEGAL NOTICE COURT NEWS, continued Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew T Graham and Penny J. Graham, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank, FSB. back this money.” he told Fisher. Fisher told Bristol. "You’ve assembled a rather lengthy criminal record over the years. You’ve stolen a lot of money from innocent people. Saying you’re sorry doesn't do much in terms of the damage you’ve done." • A pre-trial for John O. Montes was ad­ journed to May 29. Montes is charged with assaulting a police officer and possession of cocaine. • Carl P. Bolinger. 46. of Nashville was arraigned on charges of violating his proba­ tion by resisting arrest and engaging in as­ saultive behavior. A not guilty plea was en­ tered in his behalf and an April 17 hearing date was set. • Sentencing was delayed until July 10 for Michael S. Robinson. 33. of Delton. Robinson is being sentenced for driving with a suspended or revoked license and at­ tempted assault of a police officer while re­ sisting arrest. McNeill asked Fisher to suspend any jail time given to Robinson provided Robinson "immediately takes steps to obtain a li­ cense." McNeill said Robinson has 18 prior mis­ demeanor convictions. Defense attorney Dave Kuzava said Rob­ inson has not had any drunk driving con­ victions. He said Robinson was driving on a suspended lice because “he never got around lo paying i!.. cinstatement fees" re­ quired to obtain his license. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 13. 2000. and recorded on Apnl 19. 2000 in Document • 1043322 in Barry County Records. Michigan, arid was assigned by said to mortgagee Chase !>*•? Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 16. 2000. which was recorded on November 27. 2000. in Document » 1052308, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTYFOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETYTHREE AND 02/100 dollars ($154,793.02). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wtil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM. on May 1.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry C.'unty. Michigan, and are described as: the East 200 feet of the following: a parcel 418 feet Eas* and West by 418 feet North and South out of the Southwest comer of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of »he Northeast 1/4 of Section 7 Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan It.® redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated March 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Sure 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200315433 Team S (3/27)-(4/17) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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Express Gun Lake (nrn Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods L&J’s . Cappon’s Quick Mart Our Village General Store • • • • • • • • • • • • • Fisher said nine of Robinson's previous convictions were for driving with a suspenjed license. ‘You’re 33 years old." Fisher told Rob­ inson. “You’re not 18; you're not 23. You’re not a child any more, although somebody might say you're still acting like one." Fisher gave Robinson until July 10 to get his license reinstated. "If you do nothing I'm going to put you in jail." he warned Robinson. • Sentencing was delayed until March 26. 2004 for Jeffrey L. Smith. 37. of Free­ port. Smith is being sentenced for a Febru­ ary conviction of larceny in a bowling al­ ley. Smith must serve probation until sen­ tencing and pay $900 in restitution and court costs. Defense attorney Kuzava said Smith had been “doing well for close to seven years with no serious felonies" prior to the cur­ rent offense. Kuzava said Smith is "extremely re­ morseful for what's taken place here.” Smith committed the larceny because “he wrote a couple of checks that had to get covered." Kuzava said. When an investiga­ tion of the missing bowling alley money was undertaken. Smith was “one hundred percent cooperative." Kuzava said. Smith told Fisher. “I'm sorry for what I did." PHOTO PROCESSING • QUALITY PRINTING COPIES Quality, Fast Servlca and GREAT PRtONCt PRINT PLUS at J-Ad Graphics N of Hastings on M-43 NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Delault has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Paul D Vickery and Susan K Vickery . husband and wife (ongmal mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. “If WE DONI HAVE IT. WE CAN GET IT!" Mortgagee, dated Dreisbach October 23. 1998. and recorded on October 29. 1998 in Uber Instrument No. 1020061 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ Exceeding Expectations is GMC WE «E PROffSSWNAL GRADE 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269)948-8000 Today! DRED SIXTY-SIX AND 75/100 dollars ($46,466 75). including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said www.drslsbachmotors.cofn mongage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Ba ry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml. at 1XX) PM. on May 15. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF a Family Tradition Eric Dretsboch, President Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Barrie Signs, Soles Ryan Madden, Sate Amy Piper. Sales Kristen Edsall Finance Mrg IMOJfigD: Mon4WWtr«8 Tub. Thu 4 Fri unftl 6 Saturday irti 2 ianojnsk Mon 4 WW 8-7 Tut. Thu 4 Frt 8-5 ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the North 40 acres of the Northwest 1/4 o’ Section 35. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, for a place of beginning, thence West 200 feet, thence South 220 feet, thence East 200 feet, thence North 220 MSPP $31262““ *24,46074 $iW»l51JEGUP»«W.l£Ar’61flO$£ WWOnOfi MSRP $39,930““ *31,918* 2003 GMC YUKON 4X4 2003 GMC SIERRA 2S00HD X-CAB 4X4 S'*-** St RM PW.fVCD SOW COOGG®. MUCH MCCE 2003 GMC YUKON XL 4X4 SW3O9J POUS© SU RM. KMl OCTOS? MSRP $3i 662 ““*24,792” UWA£AMP.K»CD.0N$lU1 MUCH MSRP $46291 MOM ““*36,151“ leet. to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated Aprri 10. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors SUWSCWSAJNG KME9MOCMOOf TRAA® PKG MSRP $45,945 °*® *35,863n 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 9 200224940 Team C 2003 GMC 1300 X-CAB 4X4 SauJMlOOQNGDF.nl SWJnil RM 60DV1.1RAASPKG P0U»©W©5 CD aBOEHEJUSMOS MSRP $33.402 “”*25,357“ MSRP $36224 ““*27,730“ (4/10)-(5/1) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Steven Brotherton and Lisa Jean Brotherton. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Jtfy 13. 1999. and recorded on July 20. 1999 SW0Q6 DtPAMAX 0E5EL. CD OVHXMCBL RAI® WC SLf RM MSRP $42481 ““*32,899“ S3W3IC1/7I MOOVt 2TC»«PW TRAURWG SUCKOC MSRP $33,652 ““ *25,564” 9MH4nO«l MRG RkBRG.CD WCNMQR MSPP $37X147 “”*28,444” 2004 GRAND PRIX GT2 SEDAN 5W <ED PCM0 MOOfiOO. M0 KH MS. CDCASErt ONSM. MOGE MSPP $27210““ *21,122* document •1032737 in Barry County Records. Michigan, or which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-FOUR THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR AND 88100 dollars ($94,424 88). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or seme part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Couithousa In 2003 BONNEVILLE SE WOT < WT2 rout QOMCNS 2003 MONTANA EXT. VAN 2003 GMC SONOMA X-CAB 4X4 MSPP $30. ’05 “”*23,438” MSRP $23680 “”*17,697” . MR 5TU31O3 ALTOVS S3 RM TitOMBL-AC MSRP $29,495 ““*23,166” Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m. on April 24. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michgan. and are described as: Commencing at the northeast comer of section 26. town 2 north, range 9 west; tnence south 00 degrees 45 minutes 54 seconds west on the east line of the northeast. 1/4 ol said section 861.96 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thenca continuing south 00 degrees 45 .ninutes 54 seconds west on said east 466.70 feet to the south line of northeast 1/4 of said northeast 1/4; tnence south 89 degrees 53 minutes 19 seconds west on said line 466 70 feet; thence north 0 degrees 45 minutes 54 seconds east 466.70 feet; 2003 GMC 1500 KG. CAB 4X4 MSPP $31.160 ““*23/456” 2003 PONTIAC VISE AWD mocmrue roseRS <umu<»eu MSPP i22,0°0 ““*17,974" 2003 PONTIAC AZTEK AWD MSRP $24,170 ““*18,496” thence north 89 degrees 53 minutes 19 seconds east 466 70 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated March 20. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL; Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. 2002 GRAND PRIX GT Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suita 200 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200314537 Team G 9WI"IC«CM MODW MJCHMOQE ONE ONLY *17,995°° (4/10) MSRP $26.325 ““ *20,349” k Call for more details on these and other units in stock! , 948-8000 _ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-04-17.pdf 80b84fd9886b02d690625cc93b7939fe PDF Text Text hastes public Library , i S CHURCH Si HASMGS Ml 4SUjS-lMJ The Hastings VOLUME 150, NO. 16 HEWS BRIEFS Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, April 17, 2003 PRICE SO* New Charlton Park director selected by David T. Young Editor Dr. George Ward Shannon Jr. of Simi Valley, Calif., has been selected as the next director of Chariton Park. The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission interviewed three finalists for the position earlier this month and finally decided on Shannon, who currently holds a PhD and is director of the U.S. Navy’s CEC-Scabcc Heritage Center at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Port Huencme, Calif. In his cover letter he wrote to the Parks and Rec Commission that he enjoys his work, which c>rntially involves interpret­ ing military history, but he and his wife, Faye, wish to return to Michigan. Shannon earned his doctorate in 1987 from Michigan State University, where he also was a teaching assistant from 1980 to 1984. After he graduated in 1972 from high school in North Carolina, he attended East Carolina University and then graduated from the University of Alaska in Fairbanks with a bachelor’s degree, majoring in anthropology/archcology. He earned his mas­ ter’s degree in the same field in 1979 from Florida Atlantic University. Boca Raton, Fla. During his undergraduate and graduate studies, he served as a lab assistant, field technician and graduate research fellow. His work experience, other than his cur- See NEW DIRECTOR, page 2 County explores options for Holly Trolley by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor It begins to look a lot like Christmas when the Holly Trolley starts buzzing around Hastings and neighboring villages every holiday season. To make that happen again this year, as it has annually since 1987. isn’t going to be quite as easy as in the past, but Barry County Transportation Manager Joseph Blcam is optimistic that a Holly Trolley ve­ hicle will be in service here during Decem­ ber. “We’ve ran into some difficulties.” he said. The County Transit has been borrowing a trolley from the Michigan Department of Transportation every year for the Christmas season, but the state ^s’tisposed of all »ts trolleys and Bleam is exploring options to buy. rent or lease a trolley. He spoke about the trolley dilemma at a recent meeting of the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Blcam expects to know in a month if he can purchase a trolley this year with state and federal grants. The trolley is similar to a bus, but looks a lot like an old-fashioned streetcar. Barry County Transit employees give the popular trolley a festive flair by decorating it with wreaths, ribbons and evergreen garlands. The public has embraced the ambiance of the trolley by filling the streetcar Io take short evening tours, many times with Santa See HOLLY TROLLEY, page 2 Barry County Transit expects to purchase its own tre'ley vehicle this year or in 2004. The Transit may have to rent one for the upcoming Christmas season, if ap­ proval isn t received for purchase this year. The trolley has been part of the coun­ ty's holiday season for more than a decade and is pictured here in the 2002 pa­ rade. Spring also brings fires . There are plenty of good reasons to rejoice at the nice weather that arrived in Barry County during the past week, but one of the few downsides is the arrival of grass and brush fires. The one shown here occurred Monday afternoon in Balti­ more Township Area fire officials urge residents to be particularly careful when they bum and to be watchful of any grass or brush fires they see in order to re­ port them promptly to authorities. (Photo by Terry May) West Nile Virus threatens County by Susan Temere Staff Writer The West Nile Virus is here to stay and there’s nothing the state can do to reduce the risk to zero. Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach told the Hastings City Coun­ cil Monday night. Girrbach. however, added that it’s im­ portant for Barry County residents to pro­ tect themselves from the flu-like virus, with a few simple measures, such as wearing long sleeve shirts and long pants when out­ side late night and early morning. He also recommends applying insect repellent with DEET, though children should use a spray with less than 10 percent of the substance. Girrbach, who recently attended a semi­ nar on the virus, said stagnant water should be eliminated countywide to reduce the habitat. For example, bird-bath water should be changed every few days and lowlying areas on private property, pot holes and old tires, which provide breeding grounds for the insects, should be elimi­ nated. Mosquito larvae will incubate in standing water for five days, the director said, after that, they’ll hatch. He learned that applying larvicide cakes, a chemical in cake form dropped in storm sewer catch basins, is a last resort solution because of costs due to ineffectiveness when rains wash it away. In addition, spraying the city grounds is not the most effective way to go after adult ' mosquitos because there’s too many places for them to live, Girrbach said. However, spraying can reduce the in­ sect’s numbers but not eliminate them, said sanitarian Bill DeBoer for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance to reduce the minimum allow­ able lot size to one acre from two acres for planned unit developments. The previous ordinance required PUDs (developments other than multiple family residential units) to have a minimum area of two acres. The Planning Commission said that the use of smaller developments may provide an at­ tractive option, giving more flexibility and control over developments. The council will vote on adoption of the ordinance at its April 28 meeting. • Gave final approval to an agreement for See VIRUS, page 14 Two candidates file for Hastings mayor More HEWS | BRIEFS on Page 2 J-Ad Graphics News Senice Though the deadline for candidates to file petitions is more than three weeks away, two veteran councilmen have announed their intentions to run for mayor of Hastings. Current Mayor Frank Campbell an­ nounced earlier this year that he will retire at the end of this year after serving for eight years in that post and more than 20 on the council. First Ward Councilman Barry Wood and Mayor Pro Tern Robert May. who represents the Second Ward, arc seek­ ing Io succeed Campbell. The deadline for anyone interested in running for a city position to file petitions is at 4 p.m. Tuesday. May 13. at City Hall. May has served as mayor pro tern for the past two years, since Harold Hawkins asked to step down from those duties for health reasons. He was first appointed to his council seat in 1992, replacing Donald SpenvCi. who had a residency problem. Since then, he has been re-elected in 1993. 1997 and 2001. Even if May loses the mayor’s contest, he will retain his Second Ward council scat because it is not up for election this year. If he is elected, his replacement on the coun­ cil will have to be appointed next January. Wood was first elected to his First Ward seat in 1995. replacing Campbell when the latter was running for mayor for the first time, and he was re-elected in 1999. He has been active on the City-County Airport Board while serving on the council. Besides the mayor’s scat, one four-year position each in the first, second, third and fourth wards will be up for election. They include the scats now held by Wood in the First Ward, by Dorothy Hawkins in the Second Ward, by Michelle Kiernan in the Third Ward and by Donald Tubbs in the Fourth Ward. Hawkins, who was appointed last fall to succeed her late husband. Harold, filed her petitions, as did Tubbs in the Fourth Ward. However, no one has filed in the First Ward to replace Wood. A race is brewing in the Third Ward, as both Kiernan and Donald Bowers have taken out petitions, but not yet returned them. Kiernan was appointed to the past a little more than a year ago when Donald Spencer resigned because he moved to a home in Rutland Township. Two scats on the Board of Review will expire at the end of this year. The indumbents, Randolph Tecgardin and Richard Heath, both have taken out petitions. If more than two people run for one posi­ tion. a primary runoff will be held on Tues­ day. Aug. 5. The November general elec­ tion is scheduled for Tuesday. Nov. 4. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 17. 2003 NEWS BRIEFS (Continued from page 1) Chamber luncheon slated for April 24 Alumni banquet tickets on sale The monthly of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce will be held at noon Thursday. April 24 at the lower level of Felpausch in Hastings. The cost for lunch will be $6 or css. A chamber spokesperson said. “Each month there is something new to hear about regarding one or more of the members. Learn what our mem­ bers arc doing. Send an employee if Tickets for the 116th annual Hast­ ings High Schoo) Alumni banquet are now on sale. Tickets arc $10 per person. The banquet will be held in the Hastings High School cafeteria on Saturday af­ ternoon and evening. May 31. Anniversary classes pfenning reun­ ions will be especially recognized and will hold open houses -n separately as­ signed rooms near the cafeteria. Class receptions begin no later that 4 p.m. and often earlier. Any Hastings High School attendee is invited to partici­ pate in the banquet and circulate be­ tween these specially assigned rooms Punch will be served in the cafeteria at 5 p.m.. followed by dinner at 5:30. Tickets can be purchased at Bosley's Pharmacy, 118 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings: or from Donna (Bachelder) Kinney, 415 N. Taffee Drive. Hastings, Ml 49058. Self-ad­ dressed stamped envelopes will be ap­ preciated. Immediately after the banquet there will be a social hour with music pro­ vided by Dulcimer Friends. you can't attend." For more information, call Barbara Rahn at 795-9260 or the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce at 945­ 2454. Spring hike set for April 26 The Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country National Scenic Trail Association will sponsor a spring hike at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26. The public also is welcome to join the hike, which will focus on spring flowers and bird watching, at the Ma­ her Bird Sanctuary in northern BarryCounty, on the southwest comer of Wood School Road and 108th Street. From Hastings, follow M-37 north­ west to Airport Road, and turn north. Then turn west on State Road to Wood School Road, and head north. A check list of plant species seen at the sanctu­ ary is found on their web site at www.glsga.org/graud/mahcr/maher_sanctuary.htm There will be many varieties of wildflowers on the Dolan Trail along Cold Water River even if bluebells arc not yet in bloom. Maher Audubon Sanctuary is pre­ dominantly a board walk hike through multiple habitats for birds, including warblers. Participants should dress for the weather, including possible soggy conditions and bring binoculars. For more information, call Barb VanDyken at (269) 623-3897. Grief recovery sessions slated Barry Community Hospice, starting later this month, will offer grief recov­ ery. a fivc-week program for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. This program will be held at the Barry Community Hospice office, 450 Meadow* Run, Hastings. Class ses­ sions will run for five consecutive Tuesday evenings from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m., beginning Tuesday. April 29. and concluding on May 27. Grief recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the op­ portunity to discuss feelings in a safe and open environment. Barry Community Hospice, a divi­ sion of Lifespan Good Samaritan Hos­ pice Care and an affiliate of the United Way, offers grief recovery as a com­ munity service. There is no charge. Those who want to register or to re­ ceive more information about this class or other bereavement services available should call the Barry Com­ munity Hospice Bereavement Depart­ ment at (616) 948-8452 or (800) 681­ 4985. ‘Skywam’ training session is April 23 The National Weather Service will provide its annual “Skywam" training from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. April 23, for people who want to be­ come severe weather and winter weather spotters for their home area. The training, which will be held at Central Dispatch. 2600 Nashville Road . southeast of Hastings, lasts from one and a half to two hours and covers every aspect of weather spot ting and reporting. There will be a presentation that includes severe weather reporting procedures to the NWS, videos of actual events, photos of how to recognize what's happening and what you’re seeing, what to ex­ pect from the severe weather, identify­ ing and reporting damage, winter weather events. National Weather Service products and an overview of the office. “What you would actually be ac­ quiring is vast knowledge of severe weather recognition and how it im­ pacts you." said an NWS official. For further information on training visit the website www.crh.noaa.gov/grr/skywarn/training/schedule .html.. ‘WalkAmerica’ set for April 26 The annual local WalkAmerica event will be Saturday morning, April 26. The fivc-milc trek starts at Fish Hatchery Park and goes through the City of Hastings, including the Thor­ napple Rivcrwalk Trail in Tydcn Park. The Barry County WalkAmerica is a fund-raising event designed to help the March of Dimes. “With our wonderful sponsors and teams, we are looking forward to the best WalkAmerica Barry County has ever seen," said Barry County March of Dimes WalkAmerica Coordinator Janet Doane. The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mis­ sion is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies. For more information, call the local March of Dimes office at 1-800-968­ 3463 or visit the March of Dimes Web site at www.walkamerica.org. Cedar Creek sets Earth Day events Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will celebrate Earth Day with a host of ac­ tivities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur­ day, April 26. There will be events for families and adults ranging from fossil hunts to solar energy lecture series to guided nature hikes. One of the activities will be the first tree give-away day for the Trees For Life program. In January 2003, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, in partnership with Pennock Health, kicked off the Trees for Life program. All babies born at Pennock Hospital receive a commemorative certificate for a free containerized oak tree. Families may pick up the trees at the Institute at the festival. They also will receive tree planting tips. If fami­ lies had a baby bom at Pennock Hos­ pital and did not receive a certificate they can pick up their certificate and tree at the festival. Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday The Hastings Jaycees will have their annual Easter Egg Hunt at the field behind the Hastings Middle School at 1 p.m. Saturday. April 19. Pre-registration will begin at noon and parents arc encouraged to arrive early. The egg hunt is held for children up to 12 years of age who live in Barry County. This year, in an effort to reduce the lime spent waiting in line to register, pre-registration forms will be avail­ able prior to the event. These forms arc available on the Hastings Jaycees* Website at: www.histingsjaycees.org, as well as at the following local loca­ tions: Felpausch. Plumb’s, Mills Landing. Chicago Title, Tina Marie’s, Thomas Davis Jewelers and Hastings Early Head Start. Completed registration forms may be submitted on the day of the event at the registration table for your child's age group. All children are encour­ aged to register to be eligible for many prizes. Please contact Tina Smith at 269-948-2150 for more information HOLLY TROLLEY, continued from page 1 and singing elves, to view holiday decora­ tions and lights in Hastings and some of the outlying communities. “Certainly for the 2004 year, it appears that we will have enough money through grants to purchase a trolley." Blcam said. The cost is expected to be between $135,000 to $140,000. In the meantime, he’s trying to accelerate the process by asking the state to approve the purchase this year. He said discussions are currently going on at the state level to determine the legality of using current grant funds totaling about $91,578 of which $73,262 is federal funds and $18,316 is from state capital matching funds. One option is to purchase a trolley with the existing state and federal funds and complete the remainder of the purchase with retained earnings or possibly set up a lease for the balance of the purchase price. Blcam said during an interview Tuesday. Another possibility is receiving “pre-award authority" on a $45,000 federal grant he is quite sure the county will get in 2004. If that happens the County Transit can pur­ chase the trolley for the 2003 Christmas season. "The other option we've got is that we’ve looked to lease or rent a trolley for the three-week to one month period during December. 2003 and just try to foot the bill with retained earnings from the Transit." he said. Once the county rented a trolley from Grand Haven in order to have two Holly Trolleys running one holiday season. An­ other time, a trolley was rented from Sau­ gatuck when a scheduling snafu developed at MDOT. “Barry County was *he first in the state to use a trolley in the winter, and it tended to catch on throughout the state and a lot of folks now are doing lighting tours and a Holly Trolley version.” Blcam said. He expects it will be more of an adven­ ture this year to find a trolley to rent or lease “because we’ve proved that the trol­ ley works pretty well during ibe Christmas season and other folks have really hopped on the bandwagon. “It’s been awesome during the Christmas season. They are just a popular vehicle. The kids like them, the grownups like them: as soon ?s the bell rings, they get excited. “I’m s ire it (the trolley) will be missed if we don’t have it, but that’s certainly not our intention. Our intention is to make some­ thing happen to provide a trolley for the standard season - Christmas,” Bleam said. “I don’t want to be scaring folks at this point, saying we won't have one. It’s our intention at this point to definitely have a trolley for that period, providing everything doesn't fall completely through. If every­ thing goes wrong^wq may be in trouble, but if at least one thing turns out, we’ll be set for 2003 and we’ll be fine once we have our own trolley.” ’ If the county docs become the owner of a trolley, Bleam has tentative plans for its use throughout the year, not just the Christmas season, to enhance tourism and increase ridership. “We have to limit ourselves to what we’re entitled to do through federal legisla­ tion.” Some ideas for uses include running routes from the county to and from the pro­ posed casino, if it becomes a reality near the 131 Expressway & M-179 Highway in­ terchange. “We could have routes to and from the (Yankee Springs) State Park during sum­ mertime and have routes running between the State Park and Charlton Park. There’s no end, I suppose, to what you could do in routing processes to put that vehicle on the road daily, especially during summer peri­ ods. My guess is that we would limit it in the winter, but there are possibilities we could utilize it in Barry County for a stan­ dard route like the current buses do... It would be kind of neat when people come through town to see a trolley carrying folks around versus just a bus. It adds a little more flavor to the local community." To calculate local interest in the County Transft buying its own trolley. Bleam test drove a trolley around Hastings last sum­ mer. taking community leaders for rides in the vehicle and listening to their comments. At that time, he said the reaction was "great. "Everybody loves it. As soon as they step in the door, they arc amazed. It’s cer­ tainly not a bus. It’s pretty inside with a lot of wood trim and a bell on top." Bleam has said. Trolleys have more appeal, he noted, saying that no one pays any attention when a bus rolls by. but "trolleys bring smiles to faces. They are recreational...!! would give us a little more of a tourist-type feel, run­ ning through the streets of Hastings and the other villages." Bleam also told the Kiwanis Club about the County Transit’s regional medical transportation program for people who don’t feel they can drive to doctor appoint­ ments. chemotherapy treatments, dialysis, etc. "We provide a one-on-one service. We have a thiee-quarter ton Chevy van with a raised turtle top and a lift to handle wheel­ chairs or people can ride the lift if they can’t handle the steps. We go anywhere in a nine county region." he said. The Transit did receive a grant to start providing the service, and even though the grant expired last fall the Transit is continu­ ing the service. "It really was a necessity locally." Bleam said, noting that people who need that serv­ ice may call the Barry County Transit of­ fice for an appointment. Rides to medical services within Barry County are also available on a regular Transit bus. ” Discussing another subject, he said, the Transit’s construction project to add 3.000 square feet to its facility is nearly com­ pleted except for the painting. The extra room will provide enough space to house all the vehicles indoors. Parks and Rec Board avoids violating rule by David T. Young Editor Thanks to some llth-hour work by Act­ ing Director Joanne Barnard, the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission was able to avoid violating its own by-laws Tuesday night. Just as Commissioner Jeff Van Nortwick was set to make an issue about the fact the commission did not present its annual re­ view, which it was supposed to have been completed last December, Barnard sug­ gested amending the by-laws to allow the report be made by April 30 of the following calendar year. The commission approved her suggestion without opposition. Van Nortwick had sent an e-mail March 16 to Parks and Rec Commission Chairman Ken Neil, pointing out the problem and suggesting the issue be put on the agenda for the April 15 meeting. He said the com­ mission's by-laws inrist that an annual re­ port be made every year in December. Neil claimed that he never received the e-mail, though it was sent to David Shinavier in the county building and was sup­ posed to be forwarded to him. “Call me and let me know," Neil said to Van Nortwick. “Don’t anybody think 1 get e-mail because 1 don’t. It’s not too handy for me.” Barnard said the staff at Charlton Park has most of the data ready for presentation of an annual report. “Most organizations don't get their an­ nual reports out until April,” she said. The commission agreed to have this one and subsequent reports done by April 30. Van Nortwick cautioned, “I think it’s im­ portant that we don’t become negligent on this. It’s a serious matter." Van Nortwick also discussed problems with some other things that have been hap­ pening. He said he was disappointed in the way Walter Forsberg was treated when he ap­ plied for an open seat on the commission, which eventually was tilled by Tim Wein­ gartz. Van Nortwick maintained that Fors­ berg, a longtime volunteer for the park, wasn't given a fair chance for the appoint­ ment and didn’t know he lost his bid until he read a story in the Banner. Forsberg, fa­ ther of former Director Peter Forsberg, the following week sent a letter to the editor outlining his claims of unfair treatment. Fellow Commissioner Thomas Doyle told Van Nortwick. “That’s an issue you should take up with the Barry County Board of Commissioners (which had the fi­ nal say on the selection)." Colleague Clyde Morgan called a point of order, claiming the issue was for the County Board and not the Parks and Rec Commission. Van Nortwick said that regardless of who handles it. it’s a matter of protocol and fairness. “We have a very diligent volunteer here (in Forsberg).’’ he said. “It’s prudent that our volunteer base not be eroded by our oversight. Some assurances must be made." Neil said, “The only thing we (the Parks and Rec Commission) arc entitled to do is look over the applications. We’ve got a method of selecting.” He added that it is not required of the commission to send out letters to those not chosen. Van Nortwick said. “The only thing I’m suggesting is that protocol is followed and 1 don’t think that was done in this case.” Weingartz, the man chosen for the seat, agreed, saying. “There arc tons of people willing to volunteer if they just felt they’d get an open car." Though she said she agreed with Van Nortwick and Weingartz, Sharon Rich in­ sisted that “It’s not something this board can handle. It has to go before the Board of Commissioners." Forsberg himself was present at the meeting, but he talked about two other mat­ ters. Noting that he sat in on the interviews for the new director, he took issue with the wording of one question that said the local media had been critical of Charlton Park. He held that the Banner's recent editorial by J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Ja­ cobs, is with the Parks and Recreation and Commission, not the park itself. A couple of commissioners insisted the press had indeed attacked Charlton Park. Forsberg asked for examples and was told the matter would not be debated. Another issue Forsberg said he had was See PARKS BOARD, page 14 NEW CHARLTON PARK DIRECTOR, continued from page 1 rent position, has included executive direc­ tor, Northlake Museum and Nature Center; curator. Historic Cabildo Louisiana State Museum; president and principal investiga­ tor, G.W. Shannon & Associates in Louisi­ ana; branch museum director, Louisiana Slate Museum; executive director. Louisi­ ana State Exhibit Museum, Shreveport, La.; and director of the North Carolina Mari­ time Museum System, Roanoke Island, Beaufort and Southport. He was named to his cunent post in California in rvpril of last year. The Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday night voted to allow Shannon to move in to the farm house just outside Charlton Park Village, beginning May 1. His family will come later and the agree­ ment will be at least until Jan. 1, 2004, which gives the new director and his wife time to seek more permanent housing. Before Shannon moves into the farm house, some maintenance work, including painting, cleaning and carpet replacement, will need to be done by current park staff. Up to $1,000 was authorized for Tom Campbel] to have that work done. “This is a just a quick fix, this is not long term,” said Parks and Rec Commission Chairman Ken Neil. “They’re moving in to bide their time until they can move into a more permanent home.” There were differences of opinions about the taxes Shannon may have to pay on the urm house value and about Charlton Park policy regarding alcohol. Neil said. “This board won’t worry about his taxes. He can work that out with the federal government and (County Adminis­ trator) Michael Brown." The commission’s recommendation must go to the County Board of Commissioners for final approval. The alcohol issue wasn’t resolved. Park rules forbid use of alcohol on park prop­ erty, but former Director Peter Forsberg freely acknowledged that he drank in the house because it wasn’t a part of the village and it was his place of residence. Parks Commissioner Donald Willcutt said a director shouldn’t be penalized for walking outside the farm house with a beer in his hand. Parks Vice Chairman Jeff MacKcnzie said, “We could define a certain part of the of the park as a yard, remote from the park." It was suggested that the director decide the question, but Commissioner Thomas Doyle said, “We can’t fine tune this to a person, we have to decide (as a matter of policy)." Then came the question. “What if the di­ rector drank elsewhere and then came back to the farm house intoxicated?” Still, nothing was clearly decided. Shannon and his wife met at Michigan State and they were married in Bay City in 1983. “I have always regretted leaving Michi­ gan,” he wrote to the Parks and Rec Com­ mission. “I miss Michigan, its environment and history. I miss Michigan steelhead fish­ ing. In short I wish to regain the quality of life that Michigan has to offer.” While he was at the North Carolina Maritime Museum System, it was voted by the readership of “Our State" magazine as best museum in North Carolina and most memorable museum in the state. He also noted that he supervised the de­ velopment of the North Carolina Maritime Museum’s Collection Management Policy, now regarded as a model for museums na­ tionally. While at the CEC-Scabec Heritage Cen­ ter, he is wearing four hats, one as the Na­ val Facilities Engineering command histo­ rian, another as administrator of the ar­ chives, another as director of operations of both the Scabce museum in California and in Mississippi. The new director and his wife have two sons, George, 10, and Hunter, 9. “1 am looking for a new home where I may raise my two young sons... in a safe and comfortable environment. I believe Hastings is just the place I have been searching for.” Parks and Rec Commission member Jeff Van Nortwick said of Shannon, “He is a very well versed person. He has all the cre­ dentials we could want... He seemed like a team builder, and he handled himself very well during the interviews.” Shannon and two other finalists for the job were to be interviewed Saturday, April 5. However, Anna Marie Golf of Janesville, Wise., and Christopher Dobbs of Mystic Seaport, Conn., both withdrew from con­ sideration. In their stead, two others, David Haney of Grand Rapids and Richard Durschlag of Duke University, North Carolina, were in­ terviewed by a committee from the Parks and Rec Commission, which voted 6-0 to hire Shannon. Clare Tripp, Tim Weingartz and Mike Bagley were absent. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 17. 2003 - Page 3 Easter Services planned for area by Pktrfcia Johns Staff Writer The following is an outline of Easter and Holy Week activities scheduled in Barry County and environs. The listings are pub­ lished as a result of churches or church rep­ resentatives sendin information to the Ban­ ner. Caledonia area First Baptist Church of Alto, at 60th and Bancroft, 616-838-6403 or 616-891-1840. Easter Sunday, April 20; breakfast and sun­ rise service at 8:15 a.m. The Cries of Vic­ tory service at 11 a.m. and the Easter musi­ cal will be performed at 6 p.m. Leighton Church, 4180 2nd Street, Cale­ donia, 616-891-8028. Maundy Thursday dinner, Thursday, April 17, 6:30 p.m. A free-will offering will be collected to sup­ port missions. Easter Sunday will start with a sunrise service al 6:30 a.m. followed by a pancake breakfast. The Easter musical “Crucified with Christ” will be presented at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. St. Paul Lutheran Church, at the comer of 84th Street and Kraft Avenue, Caledo­ nia, 616-891-8688. Holy Week services will be held at 7 p.m. on Maundy Thursday. April 17, Good Friday, April 18, and Satur­ day, April 19. Traditional Easter services will be held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday, April 20. Clarksville Gateway Community Church, 165 N. Main St., 616-693-2168. The Maundy Thursday service on Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m. This is a solemn evening focusing on the passion, suffering and death of Christ. The service will conclude with Holy Communion. The Easter service will begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. Delton Faith United Methodist Church, 503 M­ 43 in Delton. There will be a sunrise serv­ ice at 7 a.m. on Sunday, April 20, followed by breakfast. An Easter worship service will be held at 8:30 a.m., followed by Sun­ day school at 9:45 a.m. Dowling Pleasantview Family Church, 2601 La­ cey Road, Dowling is presenting an Easter musical. “The Borrowed Tomb," by Steve Moore and David T. Clydesdale. It will be performed jU services op.Qood fridv. u ApiiL18<«l-.7tp<in. audio* EasterSuaday. •jrjril jmuiu rjiyi> It is performed by the 15-voice choir and the members of the drama team. A free-will offering will be taken Sunday morning. April Freeport Freeport United Metnodist Church and the Freeport United Brethren Church will hold a combined community church service at 7 p.m. on Good Friday. April 18, at the United Brethren Church at the comer of Church and Cherry streets. Easter Sunday, April 20, the day will be­ gin with a sunrise service at the Freeport Cemetery cross at 7 a.m. with a breakfast immediately following at the Freeport United Methodist Church at the comer of Cherry and Maple streets. The Freeport Methodist Church will hold its Easter church service at 9:30 a.m. Gun Lake area St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 11850 W 9 Mile Road, Orangeviile, 664­ 4345. Maundy Thursday service April 17 at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday service April 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Easter Service, 9:30 a.m. on April 20. Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal church, 315 Center Street, Hastings . 269-945-3014. Maundy Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m. The Watch be­ gins following this service and ends at 7 a.m. on Good Friday, April 18. Two serv­ ices will be held on Good Friday, at noon and 7 p.m. A service will be held on Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. The Great Vigil of Easter be­ gins that evening at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday services will be held at 8 and 10 aan. on April 20. First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, 269-945-957*. Maundy Thursday, April 17, worship serv­ ice in the sanctuary at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday Tenebrac Service begins at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. This is a Tenebrae service with the lighting of candles which ends in darkness and silence on April 18. On April 20, Easter celebrations begin with a sunrise service at 8 a.m. followed by breakfast at 8:30. Then “LIVE Under the Dome” at 9:30 a.m. followed by refresh­ ments. The traditional service begins at 11 a.m. Free Methodist Church, 301 E. State road at the comer of Boltwood, Hastings, 269-945-9121. Easter Sunday services on April 20 begin with an early service of praise at 8:30 a.m., followed by breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m. At 10:30 the church presents the Easter musical drama “The Cross of Love.” Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414. Maundy Thursday, April 17, worship service begins at 7 p.m. On Good Friday. April 18, the silent cross walk begins «,940 a.^AwdrMvp Willi begin *1,7. pm. StaffWriter State Representative Gary Newell found himself on the hot seat when he fielded questions during the April 14 Legislative Coffee session. State Senator Patricia Birkholz was un­ able to attend and there was no representa­ tive from Congressman Vcrn Ehlers' office as well. Newell gave a brief overview of the status of the budget process. “We’re a long way from being done," he said. This is only the first step in the proc­ ess and the next revenue estimating confer­ ence will b on May 13. “There could be many changes and the governor has a line item veto," he reminded the audience. He also said that no one knows what will happen to the Merit Schol­ arship program. When asked by Bob Dwyer about “means” testing for this scholarship, New­ ell replied this is a merit-based scholarship. “This is one scholarship that working class parents and their children could count on if they meet the requirements. The governor has some ideas on how to help those with financial needs.” Newell will look in to the Michigan Mo­ torcycle Safety program and discuss whether this program which is self sup­ ported through motorcycle license fees should be administered by the Secretary of State’s office instead of the Department of Education. He also answered questions about respite care, adult education and whether the budget process was bi-partisan. Local businessman Pete Schantz brought several concerns about the legal system to Newell’s attention. Schantz said he would like to see better enforcement of the “bad check” laws, and would like to see the ju­ venile justice system focus on creating re­ spect for laws. Schantz believes that too many juveniles are not being adequately punished and that Lake Odessa Central Methodist Church, downtown Lake Odessa, 374-8861. The church will hold a special dramatic presentation of the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, April 17, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Reservations for the dinner following the service can be made by calling the church office. On Good Friday, April 18, the commu­ nity Good Friday service will begin at 1 p.m. There will be an Easter Egg hunt for children on Saturday, April 19, at 1 p.m. The Easter Sunrise service with breakfast is a cooperative effort between the Central Methodist Church and the Lakewood United Methodist church. It begins at 7 a.m. There will also be a 10*30 a.m. service at Central Methodist on Sunday, April 20. Middleville First Baptist Church of Middleville on M-37 will present “The Promise” with the church choir at 7 p.m. on Good Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. and on Easter Sunday at 6 p.m. The Easter morning service begins at 11 a.m. April 20. Peace Church, 6950 Cherry Valley Road, Middleville, 616-891-81119. A living dramatization of the Last Supper will be presented on Maundy Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. On Good Friday, the church invites wor­ shipers to follow the steps of Jesus from the upper room to his burial at a service featur­ ing the "14 Stations of the Cross" begin­ ning at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday, April 20, the church will hold a SonRise service at the church at 7:30 a.m. followed by breakfast at 8:15 a.m. The Community Easter Service will be held in the Caledonia High School audito­ rium beginning at 1030 a m. Saints Andrew A Matthias Independent Anglican Church, 2415 McCann Road. The Maundy Thursday Communion service be­ gins on April 17 at 6;15 p.m. Good Fritiayservltek begin at SJtfi RaaMriMigilWciirice begins *17 pan. , nooH'try dft lihWWWOwSoh”1 on Holy Saturday. April 19. On Easter Sunday, April 20 the first wor­ ship service begins at 6 a.m. followed by breakfast a! 7:30 a.m. and the egg hunt at 8: 30 a.m. A second celebration service will begin at 10:45 a.m. There will be no 8 a.m. service or Sunday school on Easter. Thomapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M­ 43 Highway, Hastings, 269-948-2549. Easter service times are Saturday, April 19, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 20 at 7:45 a.m., 9: 10 a.m., 10:35 a.m. and noon. Newell only lawmaker at Legislative Coffee by Patricia Johns Welcome Corners United Methodist Church, on M-43 Highway, 269-367-4061. will hold a special Easter Sunrise service at 7 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. “The Rock," a message of hope and promise will be per­ formed. Breakfast follows. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 a.m. followed by the regular Worship Service at 11 a.m. rules are being applied inconsistently. He also asked Newell to check into some of the trigger lock paperwork which li­ censed gun dealers are supposed to fill out but that no one checks to see if they do. Newell told him, “I don't like having laws we don’t enforce." The next Legislative Coffee will be at 8 a.m. Monday, May 12, at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. For more informa­ tion about the coffee or other events spon­ sored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, call 945-2454. Here will also be a morning prayer aerv- ice on Saturday. April 19 beginning at 9:15 a.m. On Easter, April 20, Holy communion will be celebrated at both the 9:15 and 11 a.m. services. United Methodist Churches of Mid­ dleville and Parmalce, 111 Church Street, Middleville, 795-9266. Friday, April 18 the community Good Friday sponsored by the United Methodist Church and the Middleville Reformed church will hold its 30th annual service at 7 p.m. On Sunday, April 20 Sunrise Service will be held on the hill st the Mount Hope Cemetery at 6 a.m. in Middleville Easter breakfast at 7 a.m. in Middleville Easter services at 930 a.m. at the Parmalec Church and at 11 a.m. at the Mid­ dleville Church. Nashville Nashville United Methodist Church, community Good Friday service on April 18 at 1 p.m. Co sponsored by Nashville United Methodist and Peace United Meth­ odist Churches. Peace United Methodist Church, 6043 E M-79 Highway, Nashville 517-852-1993. Easter Sunday, April 20, begins at 8:15 a.m. with breakfast followed by the sunrise serve at 9 and the regular worship service at 9:45 a.m. The church is located west of Nashville at the comer of M-79 and Barryville Road. Vermontville Aingcr Bible Church, Bright Hope Bible Church. Chester Gospel Church and Ver­ montville Bible Church are holding their annual Good Friday Service at the Chester Gospel church, 3744 W. Vermontville Highway at 7 p.m. The theme of the service is “Cross Made Differences." I Nashville Police Chief Barnes resigns again .rij7i.>»y> tn emiii Um /La.: by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes submitted his resignation before last week’s Village Council meeting in which annual appointments of village employees were to be approved. Barnes’ letter asked that he be relieved of his duties as chief of police and be reas­ signed as a full-time sergeant or officer. While the council did not any action re­ garding Barnes* letter during the meeting. Village Council President Frank Dunham said that it was not put on the agenda for consideration because the council members received copies of the letter just prior to the meeting and did not feel they had time to look it over. During the audience questions and com­ ments portion of the council meeting, offi­ cer Justin Beck spoke on behalf of Barnes, saying that he felt the council would be do­ ing a disservice to the village and its people if they let Barnes go. “Basically the letter said that he feels he’s under more stress than he enjoys,” re­ plied Dunham, when asked about the letter after the meeting. Barnes declined to comment on his letter but his wife, Amy, was more outspoken, citing lack of support for the department by village officials. “Ever since Gene Koetjc they (the vil­ lage) have gone through police chiefs like water,” she said. “Every time they have left, it has been because of a problem with the board not giving the police departme it support; aft J#*, pre «?*WaeB that.” Amy Barnes also stated that she feels her husband's lack of support from the board is the result of personality conflicts with cer­ tain board members and not poor job per­ formance. "I don’t think it’s fair that he doesn't know from year to year whether or not he will have a job," she said referring to the annual appointment of village employees. “As the chief he has done a good job. They should base their decisions on a job evalua­ tion rather than the implications of certain board members. He has endured public accusations from certain board members as (o his integrity as a person and as the chief of police that were completely unwarranted." Barnes, who has held the post since 1999. retained his job as police chief a year ago by a 4-3 vote of the Village Council, with council members Steve Wheeler, Ralph Kirk and Carroll Wolff voting against his reappointment. At that time, Wheeler staled. "I think it's lime to change directions with the depart­ ment," and declined to elaborate further. Bames submitted a letter of resignation to the council last October, two weeks after a controversy arose at a council meeting over his handling a pay period change, dur­ ing which council member Ralph Kirk slated that he thought Bames had engaged in "creative book keeping." Bames withdrew his resignation in Octo­ ber amid a show of support from members of the community during the council meet­ ing. Amy Bames said that even if the council decides to accept her husband's resignation at its next regular meeting, the problem is likely to continue. "This will be a continuing cycle,* she said. "None of the chiefs and none of the officers feel that the council supports them as police officers." Turning over the spring soil in a tradition way Spring is around the comer and the local Amish farmers have hooked up their teams ot Belgian horses and are preparing the ground for planting. (Photo by Susan Temere) I » �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 17. 2003 Deadbeat Dads’ also have horror stories to tell To the editor. from Our Readers Let the director direct Charlton Park To the editor: Hear! Hear! Hear! I just read Fred Jacobs’ “In My Opinion" column about Charlton Park in the March 27 edition of the Banner. I would hope the Parks and Recreation Commission takes his suggestions and ad­ vice to heart. While I no longer live in Barry County. Hastings and Barn County are still home, 1 was involved with Charlton Park when it consisted of the museum building and Irving's residence, both of which had only "wiggle" room to get through them. 1 hap­ pened to be working in the Department of Natural Resources at Michigan State when Irving and Pete Eckman came in wanting information on building "croppers." My point being 1 have been interested in Charl­ ton Park for many years. Fred Jacobs’ advice regarding micromanagment should be extremely well taken. No director can survive when he is receiving advice and direction from more than one person. No one can serve more than one master! The Parks and Recreation Commission needs to reach a concensus on the direction they want to go, have one person in charge of assuring that direction is being followed and then let the director do his job. The commission also must remember that the director is entitled to a private life and as long as that does not interfere with achiev­ ing the goals of the commission, leave him or her alone! Barry County has a unique asset, make the most of it! Charles 0. Harthy. Homer. Mich. Equal Pay Day held Tuesday Dear editor: On Tuesday, April 15, the Hastings chapter of the Business and Professional Women joined thousands of women from across the United States in a national day of action against unfair pay called "Equal Pay Day.” Tuesday is symbolic of the point into the new week that a woman must work to earn the wages paid to a man in the previous week. On a national level, women are paid only 76 cents for every dollar a man is paid, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. So, because women earn less, we must work longer for the same pay. In a time when America's economy is facing a downturn, every penny counts! Over a 40-year career, the average 25 yearold woman who works full-time will cam approximately $523,000 less than the aver­ age man. if current wage patterns continue. As a worlQgg woman. 1 am extremely con­ cerned about pay inequity, not only ‘or my- self, but for my family. My family stands to lose an estimated $250,000 over the course of my working lifetime because of wage disparity. Fair pay takes real change! And we can make a difference. Here in Hastings we will join hundreds of other BPW local or­ ganizations across the nation to educate women and men about pay inequity and to offer solutions to wage discrimination. In Hastings, BPW members planned to accept a proclamation from Mayor Pro Tern Robert May, acknowledging Tuesday, April 15, as Equal Pay Day in Hastings. The proclamation will further encourage the business community to review their pay practices to ensure that women are not dis­ criminated against in Hastings, by perform­ ing an Equal Pay Self-Audit provided by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women's Bureau. Write Us A Letter: here's the rules The Hastings Banner wo!comes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • Ail letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. - Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determned by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. This last Saturday I was arrested for child support non-payment, even though there was a court order for payroll deduc­ tion. If it had not been for a close friend who drove to Stanton (Mich.) and put up a thousand dollars. 1 would still be in jail, would have probably lost my job. maybe my home... for what? Because I am a "Deadbeat Dad.” I have read in the Banner letters from mostly women about how the Friend of the Court is their only hope for their children. But let’s look at this deadbeat Friend of the Court, and the system and lawyers who regulary violate the rights of fathers and their children. i have battled the FOC for more than 30 years, but to no avail. I put much of the blame on the lawyers who not only take your money but know the results before you even go into court. The system and lawyers are rarely considering the best in­ terests of the children. If they were, more fathers would have quality time with there children. As one lawyer stated to me. "The system is against the father from the get-go. whether it ’s 500 or 1,000 dollars, we know what is going to happen.” Hundreds of mil­ lions of dollars of taxpayers’ money sup­ ports a system that is broke and as long as this system is allowed to violate the rights of good fathers and their children, it will never stop. The FOC should be the Friend of Chil­ dren, not Friend of Court, lawyers and a system that has become deadbeat in its in­ terest in what is best for children. Children who live with their fathers are less likely to get pregnant, quit school or get in trouble. When a father wants to see his children, and the mother says no, the court rarely en­ forces that order, and will tell the father to get an attorney. But when the mother doesn’t receive her support check, they’ll come with backup and haul you off to jail. Many fathers have given up and left be­ cause they wind up with nothing, and then they become so-called “deadbeats." Equal rights is a two-way street, not one way, but God help you if your ex winds up on wel­ fare. I saw an overweight woman with three overweight dirty children at Felpaush with food stamps getting pop, chips and candy. She should go on a diet, wash the kids, get aj ob, stop having kids and slop her complain ing. I will admit that there are parents who need help, but the costs are handed to the changes. My three boys have all been in jail or prison, raised by their mothers and boy­ friends or husbands. I raised mv daughter and she is in college. I did not ask for nor did I receive support, and (here were times when we had nest to nothing. Because there was no support it gave my daughter's mother and I a chance to keep the system out of our lives and now she is in college doing very well and we are both proud of her. For every woman who has a story. I can show you a father who has lost as much or more. For those women who complain every day about their support check. I say pay more attention to your children and give the father and children their rights to each other and we would have a lot less problems. In closing, for you fathers there is a group called DADS of Michigan, DADSMl(h aol.com and if you have a story to tell, write to christophclj@courts.mi.gov, and FOCB@courts.mi.gov. It is time to start fighting for your rights as a father, be­ fore the state, system and lawyers take all our rights away. There is a bill that DADS of Ml is trying to get through the state called the Equal Parenting Bill. It is a good start and will address som. but not all, these issues. I urge you to support this bill. Moral responsibility is everyone’s con­ cern. not just the father’s. Larry (Bonner) Lippert, Hastings Alcohol is a very powerful drug To the editor and Barry County com­ munity: April is designated as National Alcohol Awareness Month and Barry County Sub­ stance Abuse Services wants to bring more "awareness" to all Barry County residents about alcohol, its effects and its potential dangers. Alcohol is a drug, and a powerful one. While many realize alcohol's role in vehicle accidents and deaths, some may not know alcohol is strongly linked to other social is­ sues such as domestic violence, child abuse, legal consequences, employment difficulties and birth defects. Alcohol is the leading cause of substance abuse problems in our nation and our community. While many choose not to drink or to consume alcohol only rarely, it is estimated 10% of people who do drink will develop alcohol dependency, or alcoholism. Youth often have easy access to alcohol, often times because alcohol is present in their own homes. It's a given that not everyone who drinks alcohol has a problem. Following low-risk drinking guidelines can help people protect tneir health and safety. Here’s a few "low-risk" ideas: • Choosing not to drink is always a choice. • No amount of alcohol consumption is safe during pregnancy. • Check with a physician before consum­ ing any amount of alcohol if you take medication. • Choose not to drink alcohol if you will be operating any vehicle or machinery. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phene (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: *110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District, (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office. Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1^02-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lans­ ing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. What about rollback freeze? What would you think of ihe governor and State Legislature freezing the state income tax rollback in order to increase revenue? • Limit alcohol consumption to two drinks per day if you arc male, and one drink per day if you are female. • If you have a family history of chemi­ cal dependency (alcoholism or addiction), drinking alcohol elevates your risk factors. You can decrease the risk by choosing not to drink. If you or a loved-one has a problem with alcohol, help is available nearby. Seek help by calling Barry County Substance Abuse Services al (269) 945-1387. Many re­ sources for prevention information, facts, and tips for talking to teenagers and chil­ dren are available on-line. Check out these web sites: www.health.org and wwwdrugfreeamcrica.org. Being aware can help prevent problems. Barry County Substance Abuse Services Hastings Help is there when needed To the editor. At approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday (April 14). I was working in my home of­ fice (Express Logistics Services Inc.) lo­ cated in the village of Middleville, talking to a client on the telephone when some­ thing really strange began to happen with my heart. My first reaction was that I was having a heart attack. I staggered out of my office in to the den where my wife was located and collapsed. She immediately dialed 911. Within about two minutes ThomanplcMiddlcvillc paramedics and firemen were there. I was conscious when they arrived but also sure I was not going to make it to the hospital the way my heart was reacting. They immediately took my vital signs and put me on a heart monitor and oxygen. They then informed me I was not having a heart attack, but my blood pressure and pulse were going to the moon. They then informed me 1 was having some sort of an anxiety attack in which my body had re­ leased adrenaline. I took a dose of my blood pressure medicine and they contin­ ued to monitor me and administer oxygen. My heart within 45 minutes began to settle down and my vital signs began to drop. They stayed with me the whole time and offered to take me to the hospital, which 1 declined. Within an hour I felt much better. This is just a short note of gratitude to all those who responded to my 911 call. This could have perhaps been life threatening. The Thomapple Rescue crew was profes­ sional, friendly and sincere and had a true interest in my situation. James R. Clemons, Middleville Correction: The grade point average of Hastings sixth-grader Robert Steinke was reported incorrectly in last week's Banner listings of honor roll students. Steinke was among those who earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since IB56 Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs President Frederic Jacoba Vice President Staven Jacobs Secwtary,Treasurer • NEWSROOM o David T. Ybung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Mary McDonough Ruth Zachary Helen Mudry Sandy Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Temete Bret Bremer Michelle Phillips, Dowling: Paul Nickerson, Hastings: Jay Gordenski, Hastings: Corinne Holton. Nashville: Laura Breed, Hastings: Todd Livingston, "I am not sure freez­ ing the income tax roll­ back would really help with the current budget problems.” “I think it is a crock. Freezing the tax rollback will be a burden on tax­ payers." “I would like to see the budget deficit under control before the legis­ lature considers freezing the tax rollback." “I would like to see the state get the deficit under control. This might be one way to do it” ”1 don’t think this will make a big difference on the deficit and it will hurt taxpayers." “I am not sure how much the tax rollback freeze will affect the deficit.” Hastings: • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads aoceguM Monday through Friday Bam to 5 30 0 m . Saturdays 8 30 a m M Noon Scott Cmmen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: 525 per year m Barry County 527 De' year in adpiang counties 529 00 per year efsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to. PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 17. 2003 - Page 5 If a man dies, shall he live again? To the editor Spring is such a beautiful and welcome illustration of new life. It is guaranteed by his«ory and the Word of God. "...Your Word is truth," John 17:17. "While the earth remains. Seed time and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease," Genesis 8:22. We have the guarantee, then we see signs, robins, daffodils, green grass, the budding of the trees, etc. Seeds arc planted, they die, new life comes from their burial. There is a most critical question that keeps coming up, even in our day. "If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait. Till my change comes," Job 14:14. Some 2,000 years ago there was a relig­ ious sect called the Sadducees that became well known for its teachings. "The same day the Sadducees, who say there is no res­ urrection, came to Him ..." Matthew 22:23. "So the Jews answered and said to Him, ‘What sign do You show to us, since You do these things?’ Jesus answered and said to them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.’ Then the Jews said. ‘It has taken 46 years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?’ But He was speaking of the temple of His body. John 2:18-21. "For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth." Matthew 12:40; This saying was held against Jesus even to the time He was on the cross. On His way to the cross, Jesus made this chal­ lenging statement. "So, when he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him." John 13:31. How will He prove this? "But Jesus answered them, saying, "The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified. "Most assuredly. 1 say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal fife. If anyone | Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. How long should you “park” your money? The ‘•lock market dropped every year from 2000 through 2002. And today, with increased global tensions, a struggling economy and mixed reports on corporate earnings, the market outlook remains uncertain. Consequently, you may have taken a time out from investing and "parked” substantial amounts of your assets in certificates of deposit, money market accounts or other investments in which your principal is generally protected. But how long should you keep this "parking spot"? You may feel that putting your money in these kinds of vehicles is a safe way to "ride out" the turbulent markets. And, in the cur­ rent political and economic environment, the stability of principal offered by CDs and money markets is indeed a factor to consider. And yet. you'll need to be careful not to keep too large a percentage of your funds in these types of investments for too long. Why? Because you could run into problems you may not have considered. To begin with, keep in mind that the longer you pork your money, the less safe it is from the threat of inflation. In today's low-interest-rate environment, many fixedincome vehicles offer returns that barely exceed the inflation rate - if they exceed it at all. Your first thought might be that inflation isn't much of a threat today. And it's true that, over the past several years, inflation has been quite mild, especially in contrast to the period of the late 1970s and early 1980s. However, although inflation has been low. it hasn't disappeared entirely and, over time, even a low rate of inflation can add up, eroding your purchasing power. For example, in just 20 years, an annual inflation rate of four percent would drive the value of a dollar down to $0.4*1. Clearly, you can't afford to tic up too many of your investment dollars in vehicles that won't keep you ahead of inflation. But there's also another danger of "parking" your money for loo long - the "opportunity cost" you pay for staying on the investment sidelines. Every "bear" market in history has ended, sooner or later - and the biggest gains in stock prices have usually been recorded in the first few months of a recov­ ery. (However, you must remember that what's happened in the past doesn't neces­ sarily indicate future results.) If you are still parked in money market accounts and CDs when the stock market turns around, you 10W0ES ...from Our Readers serves Me, let him follow Me; and where 1 arm there My servant will be also. If any­ one serves Me, him My Father will honor." John 12:23-26. "And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the ciders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again." Mark 8:31. "You who de­ stroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself if You are the Son of God. come down from the cross." Matthew 27:40. “We heard Him say, I will destroy this temple made with hands, and within three days I will build another made with­ out hands."' Mark 14:58. "But He was speaking of the temple of His body. There­ fore, when He had risen from the dead. His disciples remembered that He had said this to them; and they believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had said.” John 201-22. "And (Jesus) declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead." Romans 13-4. "Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which 1 preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you arc saved, if you hold fast that word which 1 preached to you — un­ less you believed in v un. For 1 delivered to you first of al) that whten 1 also received: That Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. After that He was seen by over 500 brethren at cncc. of whom the greater part remain to the pre­ sent. but some have fallen asleep. After that He was seen by James, then by all the apos­ tles. Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time.” 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 "But someone will say, ‘How arc the dead raised up? And with what body do they come?’ Foolish one, what you sow is not made alive unless it dies. And what you sow, you do not sow that body that shall be. but mere grain — perhaps wheat or some other grain. But God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body. All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of animals, another of fish, and another of birds. There are also celestial bodies and terrestrial bodies: but the glory of the celes­ tial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T FBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Enon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson A Johnson Ketoggs Company McDonald's Sears Sen co Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wai Mart 13.75 2625 47.92 5.46 42.53 31.85 30.07 35.05 3421 16.42 8.35 35.17 9.00 82.79 16.68 55.96 3132 15.85 27.75 420 8.96 3924 45.06 5529 -138 -23 -23 <82 +.68 -54 +1.42 +.47 +222 -.09 +.45 +.44 +2.72 -3.37 -1.52 -.11 +.01 +2.45 +.11 +.11 +1.70 +.10 +.73 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $324.95 $4.52 840236 1.4B +$220 +$.05 +103.44 +200M another." 1 Corinthians 15:35-40. And Jesus came and spoke to them, say­ ing. "An authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. “Go therefore and mak.* disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, "teaching them to observe all things that I have com­ manded you; and Io. 1 am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:18­ 20. "Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth — those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation." John 5:28­ 29. "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. For this we say to you by the Word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heavea with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord." 1 Thes­ salonians 4:14-17. "And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into rhe lake of fire." Revelation 20:15 "But he said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.’” Luke 16:31 There is a choice, now. Rus Sarver. Hastings GOING T BUSINESS AFTER ALMOST A CENTURY Since 1916 ..... TOTAL LIQUIDATION might miss out on growth opportunities. So, given the dual needs of staying ahead of inflation and slaying invested in prepara­ tion for a lecovery. when should you think about pulling out of the parking lot? After all. neither you nor anyone else can predict the future course of the Financial markets. Here's the answer: Don't park - diversify. By keeping your investment dollars in a wide range of high-quality stocks, bonds, money market accounts. CDs and govern­ ment securities, you can reduce the effects of market volatility and give yourself more chances to succeed. Of course, your exact mix of investmenu should be based on your risk tolerance, your long-term goals and your time hori­ zon. But even if you are. by nature, a con­ servative investor, you still wont want to keep too large a percentage of your asseu stuck in Fixed rate vehicles. To achieve your long-term objectives, such as a com­ fortable retirement, you will more than likely need some exposure to stocks - the only asset class that, over time, has signifi­ cantly outperformed inflation. So. look over your investmenu carefully. Make changes v. hen you need to keep your portfolio properly balanced, according to your needs and goal* - but don't get stuck in ’park." $4.95/mo Internet? ll-Z-IIV * IIWIIIIIUEI • GIMMIE • CI1HIMTH LINE • NHHH-IIISETT • Ml MIT. UH Mill By David Stowers Thousands, and Multi-sections. •LETTERHEADS •CARDS •SIGNS • BROCHURES There is a great company in the area called Nctpcn.iy.net. Netpenny.net offers fast. reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Internet access to our community for only $4.95 a month. They have no contracts, no set up fees and they don't even require a credit card - With the cost of Internet for most families in our area running in excess of $19.95 or more per month, its refreshing to know that we J-AD Graphics alternative - For more info go Hastings • 945-9554 to www.aetpeany.sator call them toll free (SM) 241-7239. have a high-quality/low-cost 570 Tanner Lake Rd Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-5105 334 W. Main St. Ionia, Ml 48846 (616) 527 4250 Pprmif s IQ) 1 All Fuller's Furniture buildings In Hastings and Ionia are available for sale, to rent, or to lease to own. Call Joe at (616) 527-4250_____________________________ �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 17. 2003 | ^Madisor^ay^WebeT I________ Madison Maye Weber was taken home to be with Jesus on the day of her birth. April 11.2003. She is survived by ter parents. Doug and Tina (Funderburg) Weber; her grandpar­ ents. Ross and Joyce Weber and Dan and Beth Funderburg; great grandparents; Ed and Iris Zook, thelma Funderburg, and Betty Braden; aunts and uncles. Lynette Weber. Dennis and Teresa Weber. Tami Pearce, and Todd and Sabrina Funderburg; and many other loving relatives. Madison was preceded in death by her great grandparents. Oliver and Almeda Weber. Earl Funderburg, and Neil Braden. A family graveside service was held at the Bowne Mennonite Cemetery on Tuesday. April 15.2003 with the assistance of the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa More Obituaries on Page 8 Alta May Sackett VERMONTVILLE - Alla May Sackett, age 84. of Vermontville, died Wednesday. April 9,2003 at Elliot's Home in Charlotte. She was bom Feb. 21. 1919 in Woodland Township, the daughter of Clay and Della (Sawdy) Haskell. Alta was raised in the Woodland area, six married Frank Sackett in 1938 and he died in 1941. she married Richard Sackett in 1964 and he died in 1999. Alta was a homemaker who loved to gar­ den and make people smile. Surviving are nephews. Clyde (Madeline) Ziegler of Hastings. Walt (Jeanett) Ziegler of Baldwin. Ernie (Etta Mae) Allen of Belding, and many special friends. Funeral services were held Saturday. April 12. 2003 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Rob VanEngen officiated. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry/Eaton Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. Worship Together... ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASASTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sun­ day Service: 9:30 aun.; Sunday School 11:0 aun.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm.; Bible Study & Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am.-l I am.; P.O. Box 63.Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. JcfTerson. Father Al Russell. Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pm.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11XX) provided. Junior church. Youth am/. Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 pjn. group. Thursdays senior meals 12- noon. Saturday nights • Praise Ser­ vices 7J0 pm. For more informa­ tion call the church wince. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Rond. HMtmgs. Mich. W. Clayton Garmon Pastor. Sunday Schoo! 9:30 classes for all ages. Mcr.tHj Worship 10:45 am. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6XX3 pm. Wednes­ day activities 7:00 nm. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 though 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries nr Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study ST. CttlL-S CATHOLIC CHURCH •Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sundav al 9:30 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd . Dowling anne Dotten Morrison. Senice Times: Worship Service 9.45 im.; ST. ROSE pm.. Classes for ail ages. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to. noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 1IX» am. Sunday School for all ages at 9: 45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings H ASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Slate Rd. and Boltwood St. Rev. Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9J0 am. and worship service at 10:30 am. Cof­ fee and Craton will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday Worship. Sunday 5-7 pm. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our evening service 6 XX) pm. Wednes­ day. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Or. K- “Kid's Tune" is a great time of cel- WELCOME CORNERS neer Club kids at 6 pm.) Wednes­ day. 7 pm.. Prayer Meeting (child ebnting Christ for all ages 2 yrs thru Sth grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. Stale Rd. (Across from Tom*'. Martet) We look forward to UNITED METHODIST .are provided). worshipping with you. No age limits. CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49O5BvRq> Bob South Phone 362­ 4061 11XX) am.; Sunday School. 10 am. fix all ages. EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE - 7-00 am. A message of Hope and Promise The Rock­ breakfast follows - all welcome • join us! 9-.30-I0-.30 - Easter egg hunt • b»mg the kids. 11XX) am. Regular Worship Service. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH "THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. (One mile east of Hastings at comer of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conserv­ ative Crat e Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 UB; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm.; Wednesday Biwe Study and Prayer 7:30 pm. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMM ANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St ). Church Office. 945-3014. The Rev Fr. (616) Charles P McCabe 10. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11 ta) am. Morning Worship Service; 6XX) pm. evening Service: Wednesday: 7.00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Putor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunda - School 10 am.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 am.; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 pm4 Thurs­ 8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA DEPENDENT ANGLICAN |W f CHURCH ft 15 McCann Rd. Sunday Services - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 1IXX) GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street, Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. April 17 3:20 pm. Clapper Kids; 5:30 pm. am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 pm. Grace Notes; 7.-00 pm. Worship. For more infonnatiou cal I 795-2370 Walk; 7XX) pm. Worship. Saturday, or Rev. David T. Hustwkk 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Syncd). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pastrr Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9.30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6XX) pm.. Evening Service; 7XX) pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6.30 pm.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study, Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship rid Faith­ ful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filkd church. Meeting at the •Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mkh. 49073. Sun Prane & Wonhip 10:30 am.. 6:00 pm^ Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club for boys ft girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1*616-731-5194 cr 1-517-852-1806 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am. Friday. April 18 ■ 9:30 am. Cross April 19 - 11:00 am. Youth Min­ istry Prayer Tune; 7.-00 pm. Wor­ ship; 8:00 pm. Narcotics Anony­ mous. Sunday. April 20 - 6XX) ft 10: 45 am. Worship; 7:30 am. Easier Breakfast; 8:30 am. Easter Egg Hunt. Tuesday, April 22 - 7XX) pm. Inquirers; 7XX) pm. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. April 23 I0XX) am. Wordwatchen; 7.XX) pm. Worship; 8XX) jus. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574). Barrier free building with elevator to all floor*. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education, Norm Bouma, Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 am. - Sunday School. 9:30 am. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Con­ temporary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am. - Re­ freshmenu. 11XX) am. Traditional Service. Sunday School. 5JO pm. Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6.00 pm. - Disciple Bible Study II. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 6:00 pm. LIVE! Under the Dome praise learn rehearsal. 7:00 pm. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8:00 pm. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday nights - 7-00 pm. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Thursday. April 10 - I2.XX) pm. Lenten Luncheon and worship. Thursday. April 17 - 7:30 pm . Maundy Thursday worship. Friday. April 18 - 7XX) pm.. Good Friday worship. Sunday. April 20 • 8:00 am.. Sunrise Service; 8:30 am.. Easter Breakfast; 9:30 am.. LIVE! Under the Dome; 10:30 am.. Re­ freshmenu; 11:00 am . Traditional Sen icc. Thursday and Friday. Apnl 24 and 25.9XX) am.. Spring Rum­ mage Sale, everyone welcome. day Bible Study 7 pm. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. B ARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ 49058 (269) 945-2938 Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of tor Brent Branham. Pau<x Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 am . Worship 11:00 am.; Evening Service at 6:00 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 pm. Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? ■ J Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10.00 am.; Worship IIXX) am.. 6:00 pm. Wednesday: Bible Class _________________ .________________________________ TOO This information on worship services is t rvvided by \ The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXKAB INCORPORATED of Hartings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FDJ C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Harting* BOSLEY PHARMACY • “PrescripiiomT 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY k. Hartings. Michigan HASTINGS HJER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan_________ f j/ytea. Obit turtles ......... ........... -gg.......... SK.1 Milton (Milt) Peter LaVictor HASTINGS - Milton (Milt) Peter LaVictor. Hastings business owner, died Thursday. April 10. 2003 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Ml after a short illness. He was 62 years old. The owner of Milt’s Coins and Collectibles of Hastings. Milt and his wife Kathy, have lived in Hastings since 1991. Prior to openrng his shop in 2000. Milt and Kathy were the owners of the Parkview Motel in Hastings. He was an active member of the American Numismatic Association and Michigan Stale Numismatic Association, volunteer and former Board Member of the Barry County American Red Cross. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce as well as a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Bom in Sauli Ste. Marie. MI on Dec. 4. 1940. Milt graduated from Greenville High School in I960. He was employed for 22 years at Federal Mogul in Greenville. He owned and operated several motels in Kalkaska and Cadillac. Ml prior to moving to Hastings. He was an avid collector of coins and antiques. He also pursued a hobby of col­ lecting and repairing antique clocks. Milt is survived by his wife of 16 years. Kathy (Drouin) La Victor; a daughter. Lome (Mike) Broomfield, of Greenville. Ml: two sons. Brian (Mary) La Victor of Ionia. MI; and Tod (Shelly) La Victor of Carson City, Ml; and five grandchildren. Chad Broomfield. Brianna and Breton LaVictor, and Nathan and Whitney LaVictor, a brother, Larry (Millie) LaVictor, Greenville, MI; a sister. Marjorie LaVictor. also of Greenville, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Peter and Phoebe M. (Weger) LaVictor and a sis­ ter, Denise LaVictor. A funeral mass was said at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Hastings, on Monday, April 14, 2003 with burial at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings immediate­ ly following the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. < • utyipv.* ! ■ .‘-d/wnai iwq Esther Mary Shaver HUNTSVILLE. JrKANSAS - Esther Mary Shaver, age 69. of Huntsville, Arkansas formerly of Kalamo died April 12,2003 at her daughters residence. Mrs. Shaver was bom in Orangeville, MI (Barry County), the daughter of Leiner Drewyor and Esther Roberts Drewyor. She helped out on the family dairy farm, and belonged to the Ladybug sewing club in Huntsville. Mary formerly helped in the family busi­ ness in Kalamo, and also worked at General Aluminum in Charlotte. She was an avid fisherman. / She is survived by husband, Duane Carrol Shaver; daughters, Katheryn Heisler of Vermontville, Jackie (Jerry) Goddard of Nashville, Jody (Rich) Little of Vermontville; five grandchildren, Kim (John) May of Georgia. Jerry Goddard Jr. of Nashville. Maria (Nate) Johnson of Westland. Angela Little of Vermontville, Nick Little of Vermontville; and six great grandchildren with one on the way; three brothers. Bob Drewyor of Eaton Rapids, MI. Alford (Donna) Drewyor of Charlotte. Ml; George (Marian) Drewyor of Manin; sister. Josephine (Richard) Champaign of Nashville; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her moth­ er, Mimmi and father. Pippi Drewyor; brother, Elmer Drewyor and sister, Esma Kie Smith. The funeral service was held Wednesday. April 16. 2003 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. The Rev Robin Crouch officiat­ ed. Interment was tn Hillside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Eaton-Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lumm. Intenm Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:00 am. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:10 am. Church School for all ages; 11:20 am Contemporary Worship; 11:50 a.m. Children's Worship. The 9:00 Sen ice is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220 The 11: 20 Sen ice is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both ser­ vices. Children's Worship is avail­ able during both senices. SPECIAL EVENTS • Maundy Thursday. April 17 - Special Sen ice 8:00 pm. Sun­ day. April 20 - Easter Sunday /Com­ munion both senices. Brunch after I st Sen ke .......... Erin L. Krebs DELTON - Erin L. Krebs, age 1. Delton, passed away suddenly April 11.2003. She was the precious daughter of Duane Krebs and Tara Ricks. Also surviving are her brothers, Saebien Krebs and Caleb Ricks; grandparents. Wayne and Cheryl Hass. Ora Ricks. David and Tracey Krebs and great grandmother, Lorraine McKelvey; great grandparents. Walter and Helen Hass; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Graveside services were conducted Monday. April 14. 2003 at Dowling Cemetery. Pastor Edna Miller officiated. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements were by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. j WOODLAND - Anne L. Reuther, age 69. of Woodland, went to be with her Lord late Thursday evening, April 10. 2003 after a long struggle with cancer. Anne was bom in Kalamazoo on March 25, 1934 to Sterling and Hilda (Bishop) Zerbel. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1951 and married Carl Curtis on July 5, 1951. Together, they raised five daughters. Anne loved her family and spent many enjoyable hours involved with artistic activities, including painting, drawing, and decorating. Raising a large family meant many joys, including her love for sewing and canning. Foremost in Anne’s life was her love for God and devoting her life to his service. She was a long-time active member of the Zion Lutheran Church where she was very involved with church music. She and her daughters loved to sing and often sang in their church, as well as many other places. Anne had been a bus driver for 30 years for the Lakewood Public Schools. Anne married Duane Reuther on June 15. 1984. For the past six years they made their home in Deming, New Mexico with the many friends they had made, and then returned to the Lake Odessa area for the summers. An»e is survived by her loving huabmd. Duane F. Reuther, her daughters. Karlenc (John) Richmond of Hudsonville, Elizabeth (Joel) Willette of Clarksville, Laurie (John) Collins of Sunfield, Rebecca (Edward) Tuinstra of Wayland, and Lucinda (Daniel) Darby of Bloomfield, NM; mother, Hilda Zerbel; step-children. Steven Reuther, and Linda (Bill) Young; brothers, Kingsley (Mary Lou) Zerbel and Herman (Lynda) F. Zerbel II; sister-in-law. Joanne (William) Mussleman; 19 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and several soon to be; and many other loving relatives and friends. Anne was preceded in death by her father. Sterling Zerbel, and her sister. Kay. The funeral service was held Monday. April 14, 2003 at the Zion Lutheran Church. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, Barry Community Hospice, or the American Cancer society. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Doris Nottingham PLAINWELL - Mrs. Doris Nottingham, age 84, Plainwell, passed away April 13. 2003. Mrs. Nottingham was bom on Oct. 24. 1918 in Richland, Ml, the daughter of Otis and Elizabeth (Solomon) Boulter. She was a graduate of Richland High School, class of 1936. On Nov. 28, 1940 in Delton she married Uoyd J. Nottingham, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 1,1979. Mrs. Nottingham was a member of the Doster Community Reformed Church, and the Lent Sunshine Club. She enjoyed gar­ dening and flowers. She loved to cook and bake, especially Sunday dinner for her fam­ ily. She is survived by sons, Donald (Elayne) Nottingham of Plainwell and Ronald Nottingham and Tootie LaFountain. also of Plainwell; a brother. Dale (Marion) Boulter of Hastings; step brothers. Lawrence (Louise) Tobias of Delton and Raymond Tobias of Hastings; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also preceded in death by her parents and stepmother Bertha Boulter. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday. April 16. 2003 at WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Steven J. Slater, officiated. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association. Doster Community Reformed Church or a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGorcs Funeral Home. Delton. NASHVILLE - Ann Marie (Shilton) Gordenski. age 56. of Nashville, went to be with her Lord on Thursday. April 10.2003 at Battle Creek Health System. She was bom Dec. 23, 1946 in Hastings, the daughter of Floyd B. and Marjorie R. (Latta) Shilton. Ann graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1965. She also attended Michigan State University. Ann attended Grace Community Church in Nashville, where she was very active in the church activities. She was a former Barry County Farm Bureau Queen, a 4-H leader for many years, a sleamstress who enjoyed sewing, crafts, baking, and attend­ ing all of her children’s sport events as well as others. Ann was an avid Michigan State fan. Ann was preceded in death by her moth­ er. Marjorie Shilton and nephew Daren Shilton. She was employed at Thomapple Manor for the last eight years. Surviving are children. Trent and Tara Gordenski of Nashville; father. Floyd Shilton of Nashville; her brothers and sis­ ters. David (Pam) Shilton of Ada. Ruth (Bernie) Hickey of Nashville. Sandy (Steve) Priddy of Nashville, Mike (Jean) Shilton of Nashville. Mickey (Stephanie) Shilton of Pennfield; 15 nieces and nephews seven great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday. April 13.2003 at the Grace Community Church , Nashville. Pastor’s Don Roscoe and Rob VanEngen officiated. Burial was al Wilcox Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Gordenski Family Fund. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Donald (Pat) Paffhausen Donald (Pat) Paffhausen. age 70, went to be with his Lord Tuesday. April 8,2003. He was preceded in death by his parents. Joe and Helen Paffhausen; his sisters and brothers, Jean and Jerry Magnan.Lorris Paffhausen. Alan Paffhausen. Joe Paffhausen, Betty and Emmett Gless. He is survived by his wife of 39 year*, Pat; his daughter. Holly; his brother* and sisters-in-law, Jim and Louise Paffhausen, Ronald and Lil Paffhausen; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorraine and Leroy Thompson, Caroline and Fred Blakeslee, Ruth and Elmer Collar, his aunt, Dorothy Paffhausen; his mother-in-law, Violet Somerdyke; his brother-in-law and sistersin-law. Dale and Jane Somerdyke, Shelly Rodel, Joan Paffhausen, Phyllis Paffhausen; many nieces and nephews and cousins. The Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, April 11. 2003 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. David E. LeBlanc. celebrant. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions to be made to St. Jude's Children’s Hospital or Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, Caledonia. Everett Keith Gallup ZEPHYRHILLS, FL - Everett Keith Gallup, age 82. of Zephyrhills, passed away March 26,2003 in Dade City. He is survived by his wife, Mary Gallup of Zephyrhills; son. Dewayne E. and Kathy Gallup of Hastings. Ml; a grandson, Dan Gallup of Grand Rapids. Ml; one great granddaughter. Samantha; a sister. Ve«a Asplun of Hastings. MI; four step-grand­ children, Tracey. Tina and Larry, Bobbie and Shaun; and 15 step great grandchil­ dren. He was preceded by his first wife, Marjory Gallup; two step-sons, George Albert “Jody” Faunce and Larry Lee Faunce. Graveside services will be at Riverside Cemetery at 1 p.m., April 26. Luncheon will be held at Moos* Lodge right after ser­ vice. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 17.2003 - Page 7 JLgJza CkHeAAa Johnsoon-Hendrick plan Sept. 12 wedding Bumford-Barlow plan to wed May 31 Erick and Sherri Johnson of Woodland and Roger and Mary Hendrick of Holland, arc pleased to announce the engagement of their children Segrid Christine Johnston and Beau Joscau Hendrick. Segrid is a 2001 graduate of St. Patricks High School and is attending Chic University of Cosmetology. Beau is a 2000 graduate of Fremont High School and is attending Union Trade School for a degree in electrical and is cur­ rently employed at Pfiscr. A Sept. 12, 2003 wedding in Grand Haven is being planned. Matt and Brenda Vugteveen and the late Greg Bumford of Nashville and Norm and Carole Barlow of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Rebecca Sue Bumford and Theron Norman Barlow. Rebecca is a 2003 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently employed at Main Street Savings Bank. Theron is a 2001 graduate of Barry County Christian School and is currently employed at Barlow’s Florist. A May 31, 2003 wedding is being planned. Today is Maundy Thursday. Most churches hold services to commemorate the Last Supper. The Good Friday services for the Lakewood community is to be held tomor­ row (Friday) at 1 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, with several pastors from the Lakewood Ministerial Association participating. Central UMC will be host for a Sunrise Service Sunday morning at 7 with breakfast to follow. This service alternates with Lake wood UMC. but anyone is welcome to attend. It is preferred that reservations for the breakfast be made by calling the church office. The Red Cross bloodmobile will be back in town Monday. April 21. with donor hours from noon until 5:45 pjn. There will be no classes for students Thursday. April 24. On Saturday. April 26. the United Methodist Women of Central UMC will have their annual Spring Breakfast at 9 a jn. with Robin Barnett speaking on “Women’s Work." Robin is an avid Bible student and teacher. Call Ada Dennie for reservations for the catered breakfast at 374-7956 by Saturday. April 19. On Saturday, April 26, the Depot/ Museum will be open between 10 a.m. and 2 pm. with Richard Heaven the host of the gift shop. At the same time, the doll festival promoted in last week’s Lake wood News will be taking place with a raffle, prizes, dolls old and new on display. This is the 85th birthday of Raggedy Ann. Visitors can come see the pair Ann and Raggedy Andy. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church were entertained last Wednesday (April 9) by their counter group at the Vermontville Congregational Church. The local members were to meet yesterday for a session to plan for hosting a West Michigan group of fellowship mem­ bers. Thursday, April 24, is the night for the fly casting program at the Lake Odessa Community Library, starting at 6 pm. The Ion.'a County Genealogical Society met Saturday, April 12, with 37 or more present at Lake Manor. John Waite brought a very interesting program about what we can learn from those ancestors whose lifestyles may have deviated from the norm. He related about searches at a hospi­ tal for mentally ill. for court records and newspapers on criminal cases, on child sup­ port records following divorces, and other circumstances whicMnay- have cast some- Esther Converse will be 90 Friday Esther Converse will be celebrating her 90th birthday on April 18,2003. Her family would like to invite her rela­ tives, neighbors and friends to honor her with a card shower. Her address is: Esther Converse, 690 W Main St., c/o Carveth Village, Room 137. Middleville. Ml 49333. GIRL, Abigail Leigh bom at Spectrum Downtown. Grand Rapids, on March 13, 2003 at 3:27 p.m. to Marc and Erin (Hom­ ing) Waller of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and measuring 18 1/2 inches long. Welcoming Abigail home arc her big brother Samuel and proud grandparents Scott and Tenyl Bever of Hastings and Bill and Barb Homing of Suttons Bay. Women’s Health Expo is May 6 at Cedar Creek Gillonses to mark 50th anniversary Opal and Wes Gillons will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 18, 2003. They have 5 children. 12 grandchil­ dren and 4 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to: 1020 E State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Opal is still a longtime employee of Hast­ ings Bowl. Wes docs small carpentry. They enjoy being together. GIRL, Lyndan Hope, bom to Derek and Dana Desgranges of Lake Odessa, on March 26,2003, at Spectrum Hospital. She weighed 9 lbs. and 3 ozs. and was 19 1/2 . inches long. Lyndan Hope is named after her two cousins, Lyndsay and Jordan Rodgers, and her grandmother Hope Han. Lyndan was welcomed home by big broth­ er. Jackson. and big sister, Aubree. Grand­ parents are Aubrey and Barbara Desgranges of Lake Odessa, and Frederick and Hope Hart of Sunfield. GIRL, Maleah Louise, bom at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus on March 17, 2003 at 2:55 ajn. to Pete and Leanne Bai­ ley of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. Community Dance slated for April 26 at Middle Villa The Thomapplc Kellogg Education As­ sociation and TK Education Support Per­ sonnel, divisions of the Michigan Educa­ tion Association, will sponsor a community dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 26. Proceeds will be used to provide scholar­ ships to graduating TK High School seniors later this spring. The fund-raising dance will take place in the Green Room at the Middle Villa Inn. Tickets are $10 per person and are avail­ able for purchase at the Middle Villa. A cash bar will be available throughout the course of the evening and a 50/50 raffle will be held. Music for the dance will be provided by “Chance Encounter.” Highly regarded in the West Michigan music club scene, the musical group has opened for such major acts as Eddie Money, Blue Oyster Cult, Marshall Tucker Band, Foghat and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Although classic rock and rock/blues are their specialty. Chance En­ counter presents a variety of music, always danceable and very entertaining. TK Middle School instructor Steve Evans is the bass player for the group. Only 300 tickets are available. one in an unfavorable light. Gretchen Slater and Betty Carey were the registrars for the day. The local historical society met at Lake Manor April 10. Vice President Richard Heaven presided. The speaker billed was Judy Rosenberger of Lowell and a church friend from Lowell. Lynn Green, who also had gone on a mission trip to Romania. A group based in California using the acronym ROCKS sends group after group of six to tend children and babies in orphan­ ages where the hired workers in each eighthour shift bathe, diaper and feed the babies one time only. The mission workers, along with local women they hire, give the chil­ dren more attention to encourage their smiles, the babbling and their development. The hired nurses on the staff are very much underpaid. The title of the group sponsors Romanian Outreach to Christ’s Kids. They shared photos of children they had seen there and of the surroundings. Lynn Green was so charmed by one bright little fellow named Claudio, she suggested to her hus­ band back home they might consider taking and 4. This $10 tour includes visits to any of six museums of places of interest, all along the Grand River at Saranac. Ionia. Lowell. Downe Center and one more spot. The ><ours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each dav One ticket gets a person into all the spots in any order in one or both days. The next track meets for Lakewood run­ ners is to be on Saturday. April 19. which is the Lakewood Invitational with several nearby schools invited. This starts at 9 am. The next is on Thursday, April 24. when Maple Valley runners come to Lakewood at 4:30. This is for both boys’ and girls’ teams. The Lake wood CROP walk is coming. May 4 is the date. A recent publication lists the top six fund-raisers. They arc Dr. Thomas at Flint whose pledges totalled $6J)21; Bob Bowne of Ionia whose pledges were $5,705: Richard Knoth of Adrian with $4,750 in support; a Plymouth youth with $2,522. The top church in this area, third in Michigan was the Snow UMC near Lowell with $ 12069. where Rev. Thurian Meredith is pastor. Last year more than $25 million was raised in Michigan to relieve world hunger through this agency. Michigan has been the top fund-raiser for CROP for the past 17 years. The funds came from 149 communities with 24,844 walkers. The Lakewood walk starts and finishes at Central UMC Fellowship with walkers, committee members and other helpers com­ ing from many churches and servk. groups in the community. Last year Sunny Fresh had its own walkers and recruiters. Judy (Brooks) Rosenberger, formerly of Clarksville, shows a beautiful woolen sweater and other items she brought back from Romania. Romania is noted for its sheep and woolen goods. a child with special needs. They are parents of six children ranging from 21 to 2. With a son graduating in June and daughter marry­ ing in August, July might be the best month for him to arrive. He is lacking bones in his forearms. Their story has been on TV and in a Grand Rapids newspaper. Both spoke on how miraculously funds were provided for them to make their trips. The mission team workers use an apartment in Bucharest which is rented by the director of the ROCKs group. People who have spent time in the south are wending their way home. Dorothy Barnum, Shirley Morris. Barbara Wareing are a few of those who have arrived. The crocus, violets and daffodils are in bloom. All last week the sound of chain saws was prevalent. The roadsides are lined with piles of brush. Many lawns are now raked so most of the debris from the ice storm is gone from the grassy areas. Many people now have new woodpiles. 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B4W& Color SkdeShow on DVD Wedding Portralti on Hi-Ree PhotoCO ^aaaaAhii by Patricia Johns StaffWriter The Pennock Women’s Health Expo Tuesday. May 6. from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will be a way to celebrate Pennock’s 80th anniversary while enjoying an evening of fun and edu­ cation. The evening has been planned for women of all ages and it is free of charge. The keynote speaker will be physician Laura Doherty who will talk about “Health Maintenance Issues over the Lifespan." There will be free blood pressure and bone density checks, health information and even refreshments provided by Fel­ pausch. The Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is lo­ cated nine miles south of Hastings at 701 W. Cloverdale Road. Reservations are available by calling 945-1749. Joan Ezinga, who will be providing in­ formation on ways to reduce stress that evening says. “Please bring a friend, mother, grandmother or daughter for an evening of healthy fun.” Easter Sunrise Service Welcome Corners United Methodist Church 7:00 A.M. A message of Hope & Promise...“77ie Rock” Breakfast follows ~ all welcome ~ join us! 9:30-10:30 ~ Easter Egg Hunt ~ Bring the Kids AmusicaiCc theNoval . by Rfchaid Bissau April S4-15-S6. sees -r-tasnngs, Micrwgan--------- ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:----------Jadaoon Street GeSery. Progressive Graphics. A the Thomeppie Arts Council 11:00 a.m. Regular Worship Service For information contact the church office at 269-367-406! I �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Apnl 17. 2003 Cynthia "Cyndi" Lou Kita OUtUMteS...CONTINUED Gene T. Jackson Lillian I. Ewing VERMONTVILLE - Lillian I. (Richard) Ewing, age 84. of Vermontville, Mich., passed away Saturday. April 12. 2003. in Sun City, Arizona. Lillian is survived by two daughters. Mary (Russ) Wise of Randolph. Ohio. Ilene (Dave) Snyder of Ravenna. Ohio, and one son, James (Marcia) Anderson of Springville, California. II grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be held in Ravenna. Ohio, at the Wood-Kortwright Funeral Home with interment in Randolph Hillside Cemetery. ELIZABETHTOWN . KY - Gene T Jackson, aged 57. of Elizabethtown. Ken­ tucky. formerly of Clarksville. Michigan, and veteran of the Vietnam War passed away on Thursday. March 27.2003. Due to the power outage, the April 6th "Celebration of Life of Gene T. Jackson” has been rescheduled. Please join the Jackson family as we gather to reminisce and celebrate Genes life on Saturday. April 19. 2003 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 4461.3600 West Tupper Lake Road. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. We hope to see you there! Steven R. Conner Genevieve L. Makley NASHVILLE - Genevieve L. Makley. age 91, of Nashville and formerly of Woodland and Hastings, died Sunday. April 13. 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Makley was bom on Dec. 16, 1911 in Hastings, ML the daughter of Elmer and Eliza (Koons) Hynes. She was raised in the Woodland. Ml area and attended Wamerville School. She was married to Guy Makley on Nov. 7, 1927. Mrs. Makley lived in the Woodland area for many years before mov­ ing to Hastings where she lived several years. Then lived in Mecosta, Ml before settling in Nashville. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for about 25 years before her retirement from there in 1973. She enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and living in the northern lower area of Michigan near Barryton. Wintered in Zephyrhills. Florida for a number of years. Mrs. Makley is survived by her sons. Russell (Ardis) Makley of Hastings and Vernon (Vivian) Makley of Woodland; daughter. Melva Shook; ten grandchildren. 29 great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. Guy in Sept. 1953; 10 brothers and sisters. Services were held Wednesday, April 16. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. George Speas officiated. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made by Wren Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. LAQUINTA. CA - Steven R. Conner, age 38. of LaQuinta. CA and formerly of Hastings, died Saturday. April 12. 2003 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Rachel Freeman HASTINGS - Rachel. Freeman, age 22. of Hastings, passed away Sunday. April 13. 2003. Rachel was bom March 14, 1981 in Joplin, Missouri, the daughter of Stephen H. and Sandra (Fugate) Freeman. She was a resident of the Hastings Home for two years. Rachel loved everything about garden­ ing: including the garden catalogs and was a former Barry County 4-H member who kept a garden at the Barry County Fairgrounds. She also enjoyed fishing and golf and she was also an avid Green Bay Packer fan. She was preceded in death by her father, Stephen Freeman on Dec. 27,2000. She is survived by her parents, Sandra and Roger Winn of Allegan; a brother. Erik Freeman of Allegan; grandparents, Jim and Alice Fugale of Orangeville, Ann Freeman of Russelville, Alabama; and several aunts. uncles and cousins. Visitation and time of sharing will be Thursday. April 17. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Private Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hastings Home will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home,. ,. LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL CIRCUfT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCATION/POST1NG AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 03051-00 TldSRRlI IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY FOB THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher J. Jager, a single man. Io Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Miumgan Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 11, 2000 and recorded February 15. 2000 in Document No. 1041174, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Michigan State Housing Development Authority by assignment dated February 11, 2000 and recorded on February 15. 2000 in Document No. 1041175, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 10/100 Dollars ($61,969.1) including interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pm. on April 24, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Thomappte, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeasterly 1/4 of Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as beginning at a post on the North side of Highway and the East side of Michigan Central Railroad right of way at Parmelle, Michigan; thence East 2 rods and 3 feet; " jnce North 7 rods to a stake; thence West 9 rous and 2 feet to the Michigan Central Railroad rinht of way; thence Southerly along the East boundary of said right of way; to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tht date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: March 20, 2003 CRLANS ASSOCIATES PC Auomeys for Michigan State Housing Development Authority .As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 200.0729 Pub: 3/20 - 4/17 We Welcome YOUR OPINION! Compose your thoughts to be shared with the community, and send To The Editor" at The Banner. Box 8, Hastings, Ml. I Plamtiff Nicole Harrison 529 S. Hanover St. Hastings. Ml 49058 David Harrison 5104 E. Van Buren <3099 Phx. AZ 85252 TO: David Harnson IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued by plantitt in this court to obtain a divorce. You must hie your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 28 days after publication, ft you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in Hastings Banner for three consec­ utive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. Data: 3/25/03 James H. Fisher. Judge (4/17) debt collector and we are attempting to col* led a debt and any information obtained will bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHELLE C. SNOWDEN ANO DANIEL E. SNOWDEN. HUSBAND AND WIFE to AMERI­ CAN BUSINESS MORTGAGE SERVICES. Mortgagee, dated July 26.2002, and recorded on August 7. 2002. as In strums’. No. 1085238 Barr/ County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred one thousand nine hundred fifty and 22/100 Dollars ($101,950 22), including interest at 11.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 1XX) p.m. on May 8. 2003 Said premises are situated in TWP. OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan and are desenbed as: A Parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan, desenbed as: commencing at the center post of said Section 17 for place of beginning, thence West 11 rods, thence South 60 rods, thence East 11 rods, to the 1/4 line, thence North along Section line 60 rods to the center post of said Section 17 to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: April 3. 2003 AMERICAN BUSINESS MORTGAGE SER­ VICES Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (4/24) (248) 540-7701 Ronald Dean Thompson NEWAYGO - Ronald Dean Thompson, age 63. of Newaygo, and formally of Hastings, died Thursday. April I0. 2003 at his residence. He was bom Dec. 5. 1939 in Kennan. Wisconsin, the son of Johannes C. and Martha I. (Rider) Thompson. Ron was an auto mechanic most of his life, he was a race car enthusiast who enjoyed building race cars for others io drive. He also enjoyed fishing. He has lived fur the past I0 years in Newaygo. Ron was preceded in death by his father. John Thompson and brother. Johannes Thompson. Surviving are sons. Rodney (Susan) Thompson of Dollar Bay. Ml. Ricky Thompson of Hubbell. Ml; daughter. Rhonda Thompson of Hastings; grandchil­ dren. Alec»ha Emmleigh. Brandon; mother. Martha Thompson of Hastings; brothers. Art (Patricia) Thompson of Rockport. Texas. Andy (Jackie) Thompson of Newaygo. Mike (Betty) Thompson of Hastings. Randy (Jackie) Thompson of Hastings; sisters. Vicki Hirons of Hastings. Sandra Bowman of Hastings, several nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to the charity of one’s choice. Funeral services were held Tuesday. April 15, 2003 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Jay Taylor officiated. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Beulah M. (R'ese) Brock LAKE ODESSA - Beulah M. (Reese) Brock, age 74. of Lake Odessa, was called Home to be with her Lord on Sunday evening, April 13,2003. Beulah was bom in Lake Odessa on March 10, 1929 to Clarence and Jennie (Morrow) Moe. She was a proud graduate of Lake Odessa High Schoo). She had been married to Harold Reese prior to their divorce. Beulah later married Vem Brock who preceded her in death in 1986. She had been a bus driver for Lakewood Schools for 21 years. Beulah could not pass up a bingo hall and loved card parties. She js survival by her daughters, Betty Soule. Penny (Roger) Taylor, and bawn Reese, all of Lake Odessa; sons, Jim Reese of Lake Odessa. Carl and Pal Reese of Lake Odessa, and Mike (Marcia) Reese of Muir; step-daughter, Suzie Pant of Lake Odessa; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Beulah was preceded in death by her par­ ents; husbands; sisters. Mabel Kruger and Eilcne Rinard; and brother. Charles Moe. The funeral service was held on Tuesday at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice' BELLEVUE - Cynthia "Cyndi" Lou Kita. age 43. of Bellevue. Mich., died Sunday. April 13.2003. Mrs. Kita was bom July 27. 1959. in Hastings. Mich., the daughter of Herbert Jake and Viola Mae (Allen) Miller. She is survived by her husband John Kita: son. Eston Lee Kirby of Olivet; daughter. Casey Lynn Lampman of Charlotte; son. Derek Desoto Lampman of Charlotte; sister. Kathy Johola of Charlotte; and brother. Jim Miller of Charlotte. Funeral Mass was held Wednesday. April 16. 2003 al St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. Rev. Fr. IJenis R. Spitzley cele­ brant. Interment was in West Carmel Cemetery in Charlotte. Mich. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at wwwpray funeral com. SUNFIELD - Mr. Sandborn of Sunfield. Mich., passed away Sunday. April 13.2003 in Ionia. Mich, at the age of 82. Howard was bom July I. 1920 in Portland. Mich., the son of Riley Howard and Anis B. (Benschoter) Sandborn. He was a lifelong resident and farmer in Sunfield, on Aug. 19. 1941 he married Mary Goodrich. Howard entered the U.S. Army Corps April 2. 1942. and went through Aerial Gunnery School. In 1943 he became an avi­ ation cadet, and was discharged from the military January 1946 after obtaining the rank of sergeant. He was employed at Oldsmobile in 1946 and spent 34 years as an inspector and skilled trades fixture repairman at plant 2. He was a member of the 307th Bomb Group Association. Local UAW 618. and a member of the Dad Post of the Portland VFW Post 4090. His hobbies were enjoying his family, and comrades from the service by attending his military reunions, fishing, and hunting. Mr. Sandborn was preceded in death by nis granddaughter. Kassandra Sandborn, and both his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mary; three sons, William (Arlene) of Lake Odessa. Robert of Ionia, and Ed (Evelyn) of Sunfield; six grandchildren; and 12 great­ grandchildren; seven sisters, Maxine Volk and June Higbee of Eagle. Joyce Lyon of Mission, TX, Janet (Gerald) Gilbert of Lake Odessa, Bonnie (Mike) Jameson of Lansing. Judy (Al) McCrumb of Middleville, and Betty (Tom) Russell of Pewamo; five brothers, Riley (Maxine) of Lake Odessa. Louis (Mary) of Jonesboro. Arkansas. Dick (Marcia), and Kendall (Barb) of Portland, and Gary of Lansing; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 16. 2003 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church. Interment was in the East Sebewa Cemetery. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Heartland Healthcare Center, or the Sunfield United Methodist Church, c/o RFH P.O. Box 36, Sunfield. Ml 48890. For more information log into www.lega­ cy.com. Arrangements were made by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Gerald A. Williams Harold N. Snow OLIVET - Harold N. Snow, age 81. of Butterfield Highway, Olivet, died Monday, April 14. 2003 at Battle Creek Health System. Mr. Snow was bom on Jan. 9, 1922 in Nashville. MI, the son of Willis and Christina (Brown) Snow. He was raised in the Nashville and Middleville areas and attended schools there, graduating from Middleville High School in 1940. He served in the U5. Army Air Corps/Paratroopers during World War 11. He has lived in the Olivet area for the past 50 years. He was employed at Eaton Manufact­ uring Company in Battle Creek for 30 years, retiring in 1981. He also was engaged in farming for many years. He fought in the featherweight division of the Golden Gloves Boxing Association as a young man. winning numerous fights and honors. Mr. Snow is survived by sons, Tim (Debra) Snow of Olivet. Jerry (Valerie) Snow of Springport and Ted Snow of Olivet: daughters. Sylvia (Kipp) Austin of Battle Creek and Alice Snow of Eaton Rapids; 10 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brothers. Homer (Mary*) Snow of Nashville and Hugh (Pug) Snow of Nashville: sister. Marguerite Wallace of Nashville; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were parents; son. Chuckie Snow; brother. Howard Snow and sister. Marian Johnson. Visitation will be held Thursday. April 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Maple Valley Chapel. Services will be heid at II a.m. Friday. April 18. 2003 at Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiat­ ing. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with military honors. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel of Nashville. MIDDLEVILLE - Gerald A. Williams, age 89, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Gerald A. Williams was born January 6, 1914 in Middleville, Michigan, the son of James A. (Bert) and Reva L. (Johnson) Williams. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1932 and two more years at a Drafting Trade School. He was married to Ccta E. Eutcneucr on June 22, 1946. Mr. Williams was employed at White Products in Middleville for 13 years followed by 13 years at Hastings Manufacturing Co. as a Draftsman. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Gerald was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for fishing, golfing and enjoyed the friendship of many. He is survived by his wife, Ceta E. Williams; son, Alan G. Williams of Middleville; sister-in-law, Virginia Williams of Middleville; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Mark. A Vigil Service will be held Thursday, April 17, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. at Beeler Funeral Chapel. The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday from 5 to 8 P.M. Funeral Services will be held Friday morning, April 18, 2003 at 10:00 A.M. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Fr. David E. LeBianc officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Vernon A. Harbin HASTINGS - Vernon A. Harbin, age 83. • of Hastings died Monday. April 14.2003 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Harbin was bom on Feb. 22.1920 in Varilla. Ky.. the son of Charles and Mattie (Reynolds) Harbin. He was raised in the Varilla area and attended school there. He served in the U.S. Army during World War 11 from Oct. 23. 1940 until his honor­ able discharge on Nov. 3. 1943. He was married io Jean Wallace on Jan I. 1944 . This marriage ended in divorce. He was married to Caro! V. (Miller) Higbee on Sept. 1. 1966. He came to the Hastings area in 1947, later living 12 years in Battle Creek before returning to Hastings. He was employed at Hastings Aluminum Products for several years, retiring in 1967. He had previous employment at the E.W. Bliss Company. He was a Life Member and Past Commander Hastings American Legion Post >45. He was an avid outdoorsman. enjoying hunting and fishing, an avid card player, enthusiastic "poppie" salesman for the annual American Legion campaign. Mr. Harbin is survived by his wife,Carol; daughter. Cathie (Buz) Marrison. of Lansing; step-sons. Phil (Jeanne) Higbee of Hastings and Donald Higbee of Hastings; step-daughter. Lorraine (John) Herbert of Hastings; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brothers. Millard Harbin of Calvin. KY. Charles Harbin of Lynchburg. VA. Roy Harbin of Corbin, KY. and Billy Joe Harbin of Pineville. KY; sisters.Twylah Kelley of Hendrix. KY and Wanda Engle of Hendrix. KY; daughter-in-law, Linda Harbin of Lansing; and former wife. Jean (Wallace) James of Lakeland. FL; nieces and nephews Preceding him in death were his parents and son. James Harbin in 2001. Services were held Wednesday. April 16, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Charles Harbin officiated. Burial will beat II ajn. Thursday. April 17. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings American Legion Post >45. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Blood drive planned for Good Friday A Red Cross blood drive is planned for 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Good Friday, April 18. at Pennock Hospital, 1009 West Green St., Hastings. A special blood drive geared to students also is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Tuesday. April 22, at the Hastings High School gym. Local Red Cross officials say consistent blood donations arc needed to maintain the supply. Recent snow squalls in parts of the state reminded residents that this is Michigan, and there still is a critical need to maintain steady blood donations -- despite rain, sleet or snow. Blood collections in the 63-county area served by the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross have averaged about 90 percent of goal in the past month, de­ spite renewed interested in donating be­ cause of the Iraqi war. "That 10 percent can make a huge differ­ ence in ensuring sick and injured people have the blood they need to stay alive," says Regional CEO Fred Stems. “But we're confident that once the weather turns, out volunteer donors will step up and help us meet the call of maintaining a strong blood supply." The American Red Cross considers a three-day supply of all blood types to be safe and ample for meeting the needs of hospital patients. The Great Lakes Region supplies about 2,000 blood products daily to 70 hospitals statewide. To meet that de­ mand, the region must collect 700 units of blood from volunteer blood donors every day. “It s difficult to project what may happen in the coming weeks and months," says Stems. "However, we can help prepare for the unforeseen by ensuring an adequate blood supply is always available," Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Mon­ day’s drive is eligible to contribute. For more information, call the Barry County unit of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 17. 2003 - Page 9 (from TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... County clerk writes Barry area history By Joyce Weinbrecht History of Barry County: Compiled by the late Nancy Boersma. former Barry County clerk and edited by historian Esther Walton In the early years of the area now known as Barry County, the area was inhabited by Indians of the Chippewa, Pottawatamies and Ottawa tribes, making their home on the shores of the Thomapple River. In 1827 James Monreau established and for nearly a decade maintained a trading post on the Thomapple River. Close at hand were wig­ wams of the Indians and net far away the burying grounds where the deceased mem­ bers of the tribes were buried. Barry County was formed by an act of the Territorial Legislature of April 29, 1829, along with a number of other coun­ ties in the state, taking their names from prominent men in national affairs at that time. Barry County took its name from William T. Barry postmaster general of the United States under President Andrew Jackson. Due to an act in November of 1829. Barry County was then to be a part of St. Joseph County. On July 30, 1830, Calhoun. Barry and Laton counties were attached to Kalamazoo County. After the passage of the act of March 15. 1839 titled “An act to organize the County of Barry" and on the first Monday in April 1839, a general election was held in Barry County to elect all the county officers to which by law the county was entitled. The settlers’ houses for the most part were log cabins, one story high with two doors set opposite each other, with a shake roof with either a puncheon floor, or one made of sawed lumber, which was regarded as a great advance and a mark of aristocra­ cy. The furniture was made of the crudest sort, generally handmade and the bedsteds rough wooden bunks with spoilt pole bot­ toms and marsh hay ticks for matresses. Corded beds were regarded over the earlier ■ft- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-OMauft has been made m the conditions ot a mortgage made by Joshua Smith, a single man (original mortgagors) to Fairway Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated June 15,1999. and recorded on June 22.1999 in Liber Document No. 1031552 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and existing under the laws ot the United Slates of America, as assignee by an assignment dated March 11, 2003, which was recorded on March 25, 2003, in Uber Document No. 1100691 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum ol SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE-HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 59/100 dollars ($75,371.59). inducing merest at 8.125% per annum. Under the powet of sale contained in wtid mortgage and the sta’ute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) PM. on May 15, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A pom ol land in the Southuut 1M ot Section 2fl Town 3 North. Range 9 Weat. deaenbed as: Commencing at a point 523 leal South ol the 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of wd Section 26; thence South along Tanner Lake Road. 285.5 feet, thence East 175 feet; thence North 285.5 feet; thence West to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600-3241 a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Apnl 10. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie#200315606 Team J (WiOHSri) ...a great time to take photos of nature, family pets and the KIDS! HINT PLUS Hghaay IM3 IN USt BINCK Ut3 . tekan before the Butter furniture and a first step toward modem luxury. Tables and chairs were nandmadc. Oil lamps were yet undiscovered, gasoline an unheard of product. Their cabins were lighted by the blazing embers of the open fireplace. Later, some of the more prosperous and progressive set­ tlers essayed the luxury of the tallow can­ dle. Cook stoves were not yet in use. There never was a practical one until the old fash­ ioned elevated stoves came on the market. Cooking was done over the open fireplace in kettles swinging on a cane and the fami­ ly baking was taken care of in a bake kettle which seemed to produce as satisfactory results as baking in a modem electric oven. Sa litary precautions were considered generally unnecessary on the account of the absence of many people and the fact that many of them lived out of doors. Crudely built outhouses filled this purpose some­ times. Sleeping accommodations were meager and generally in the loft beneath the rafters, from which hung the season’s seed com and a variety of medicinal herbs fdr winter use.'Thdtttfi was reached *By Kadd ladders or crude wooden stairway. Doors were handmade and in the winter time the settlers, as they sat before the fire, fre­ quently complained that they toasted their shins and froze their backs. The pioneers brought the new county the ideas of their former homes, including names of former home places and among those most quickly acted on was that of a primary school. Probably the first school in Barry County was taught by Sarah Paul at Middleville in 1835. In the primary school houses with their handmade benches, small blackboards or slates, a student was lucky if he had a piece of slate and a pencil instead of a tablet and pencil as part of his equip­ ment. Floors of coarse unplaned lumber, open fire places or high box stoves general­ ly were set upon a brick foundation. In those days, the child in the rural school who had during the entire winter a half a dozen sheets of paper for practice of pen­ manship was considered a very lucky stu­ dent by the other students. Goose quill pens were the principle implements for penman­ ship. these had to be sharpened each day by the teacher or the biggci boys of the school. Tests and grades were unknown. .Music was not part of the school curriculum. Singing schools for adults were popular, however. Discipline was severe and often physical. Physical strength was considered fully as important as educational qualifica­ tion in hiring a teacher. No other county in the state of Michigan contributed more liberally to the Civil War than did Barry County. Barry County had many Home Guard Units and they were ready when the call came. During the Civil War the population of Barry County was somewhat less than 15,000 people, yet the county furnished 1.632 men for the Union army, an average of 102 from each of the 16 townships in the county. More than 40 of these men became commissioned officers. Eleven percent of the entire population of the county was enrolled as soldiers in the Union Army, many of them in the 21 st Michigan Infantry. Not only did the county contribute liber­ ally in men, but also in money and other commodities. The women sent much ban­ dages and other materials. When the 3rd Michigan Infantry needed reinforcements, many Barry County men stepped forward to fill this call to arms. It is believed that the mission church established by the Reverend Slater in the township of Prairieville, was the first in Barry County. Here he established a mis­ sion to teach Indians how to live with the white man and Christianity. He wrote a Bible in the Indian dialect. The Barry Pioneer, a weekly, was the first newspaper printed in Barry County. It was first issued Jan. 24, 1851. Mr. G.A. Smith was the editor and publisher. Several other editors and papers followed through the years until "The Hastings Benner” was published in 1856 and has continued to be published through the years and is the paper of record today. The population of Barry County, which was 512 in 1837 had more than doubled by 1840. By 1870 it was upwards toward 22XXX). (When this paper was compiled in 1970 the population was 38,166, according to the 1970 census. By 1970 there were four weekly papers, a radio station of our own in Hastings and an airport to handle small planes. The first courthouse was built in 1844. It burned in 1846. The courthouse was rebuilt and used until the current courthouse was built in 1893. The first Circuit Court was held in Barry Coup|y,on May 6, 184Q.Jit Hastings, the county seat. Yankee Springs was named after “Yankee Bill" Lewis, who owned a notable inn in western Barry County, which opened for business in 1836. It was in a direct line from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids and enjoyed a great success. Yankee Springs is now a Recreation Area with a tract of 4255 acres of land with more than three miles of frontage on Gun Lake. It was developed by the National Park Service and is adjacent to the 10.700-acre Barry County game area now maintained by the State Conservation Department in Barry County. The Village of Hastings, later in City of Hastings, received its name from a Detroit banker. Eurastas P. Hastings and land spec- BARKY COUHIY Grayt wilUana 1W0 roaings Hoohngs Hccr.np Tu« Bacrq Tujp Jornaomn Tu)p. Corry AUp Tup. xmjOujr Hap. BOrru fahnabtun Ijjhnsbmn Tuip. Irring 3 ulator, who along with several other busi­ nessmen promoted the village. Hastings gave the village the courthouse square if they would name the village after him. The land company plotted out the village and sold it to interested persons. Barry County is located in southwest Michigan in the third row of counties above the Indiana state line. There are 16 town­ ships surveyed around 1G27. The townships were: Woodland, Carlton, Irving, Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Rutland. Hastings, Castleton. Maple Grove, Baltimore, Hope, Orangeville. Barry, Prairieville, Johnstown and Assyria. Chariton Park, owned by the county, is a tract of 294 acres located six miles east of Hastings off of M-79 and is located along the banks of the Thomapple River. On the park grounds are numerous flowing wells, a picnic site, playground equipment and other recreational facilities. Here also is located the free museum in which are dis­ played rare Indian artifacts and historic relics of Michigan pioneers. In 1970 _ manufacturing added $17.967XXX) to the value of the county. The value of the farm products sold from Barry County farms in 1970 was $9362306. Water skiing is one of the favorite sum­ mer sports cm several lakes, along with fish­ ing and swimming. There are still some roller skating rinks in the county. There was also a ski run developed near Middleville. Source: Manuscript compiled by the late Nancy Boersma, County Clerk. We publish this in her memory. $4.95/mo Internet? By David Stowers in There is a great company the area called Netpenny.net. offers fast, Netpenny.net reliable, and eMHeore/y inexpensive dial-up In the early 1800s Indians used the spot for a meeting place and there was also an Indian school located in the area. First records of the county are: Supervisor’s proceedings, 1839; naturalizationn, 1859; court records, 1845; mar­ riages. 1839; births, 1867; and deaths,] 867. At the time of this writing 693 percent of the land in Barry County was in farms and 4)3 percent of the people in the county lived on farms. There are 327 lakes in Barry County. Internet access to our community for only $4.95 a month. 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We offer highly competitive wages, 401K HI retirement plan, paid vacation and health, dental, |||l vision insurance. Make a career move that puts ll|| you in charge of your future. Please send your Illi resume to: Personnel Director, 1021 State St.. Illi Hastings, Ml 49058. KARAOKE A Freeport Shamrock Tavern 9 P.M. tol A.M SATURDAY April 19th Nashville Family Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens TO SERVE ON THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. Applications may be obtained at the county administration office, 3rd floor of the court­ house and must be returned by 5 00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2003. Coalition forces to join Delton man in Nashville/Barry County war! Dateline Nashville—M press time information is sketchy at best, but this reporter was told coalition forces (suppliers) are joining Dennis Huffman, leader of Eagle Enterprizes war on high prices. No war is without casualties, says Huffman, after many raids over the last couple of weeks left shelves looking desolate. With supply lines under attack by snipers, over 600 new reinforcements have fought their way to be on the front lines, with expectations of over 1,000 more in the upcoming weeks. 'This war wont be over soon,* said Huffman. "Me and members of my regiment are dug in deep, and we welcome all refugees from other stores." After all. Huffman said, "ITS THE AMERICAN WAYF This war update is brought to you by: Mc’d by Mary-Oke’s Karaoke 517-852-2000 Blue Cross PPO, Medicare, PPOM Provider Located at 233 N. Main (Next to the post office tn Nashville) « I �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 17. 2003 Delton girls face first defeat at Valley Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ track team got the best of Delton (2-1) Tuesday, by the suprising margin of 92-45 in a match up of two of the area’s most outstanding teams. Monique Hoyle had a strong day for Del­ ton. she was involved in four of the Pan­ thers five first place finishes. Hoyle won the high jump (15’2). the 800m (2:37.42). and is a part of the Panthers' 3200m and 1600m relay teams which also crossed the line first. Along with Hoyle in the 3200m relay Monique Hoyle came down with a first place finish in the long jump last Thurs­ day against Plainwell and Vicksburg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) were Laura Crookston. Marissa Ingle, and Katie Johncock finishing at 11:14.35. ahead of the Lion team of Chayla Robles. Dhanielle Tobias. Kar. Emerick, and Sum­ mer Hill at 11:31.12. In the 1600 relay the Panthers won thanks to the legs of Kortni Matteson. Katie Smoczynski. Shanna Tamminga. and Hovlc (4:33.63). In the 8(X)m relay the Lions (1-0) picked up the win thanks to Donna Cripe. Amy Abbott. Kristin Albrecht, and Megan Gar­ vey (1:54.92). The Delton team of Nicole Kotrba, Kristen Wil finger. Matteson, and Tamminga finished in 1:57.19. Garvey was a star for Maple Valley on the day. helping it to a first in the 8tXhn re­ lay and winning all three dash events. She took the top spot in the 100m (13.58). the 2tM)m (28.93). and the 4tXhn (1:04.72). The Lions picked up a load of points in the field events, including sweeps of the shot and discus throws. Cashel Harp. Kelly Wilson. 2nd Meagan Halliwill finished one-two-three in each event. Harp threw a 107’4’’ in the discus and a 35’2" with the shot. The Lions also swept the pole vault, and took second and third in the high jump be­ hind DK’s Tamminga who leapt 4’11”. Ashley Gordenccr led the Lions in the pole vault at 10’1", followed by Lisa Ham ilton (9’). and Tara Gordenski (8’6”). Abbott won both the hurdle events for Maple Valley, beating out Matteson by less than a second in both the high hurdles (16.64 - 17.5) and the 300m hurdles (51.65 - 52.62). The distance events went to the Lions with Jessica McMillen winning both the 1600m (6:06.83) and the 3200m (14:06.63). It was the first loss of the season for the Lady Panthers who picked up wins last Thursday over Vicksburg and Plainwell. At that tri-mect. the Panthers topped Plainwell 723 to 63.5. and got the best of Vicksburg 76 to 61. The Delton relay teams won all four races on the evening to pull in 20 points in each match. The 3200m relay team of Johncock. Wilfingcr, Ingle, and Hoyle got the running events off to an exciting start by making up a big deficit to Plainwell with the final two racers, coming across the line at 11:01.15. In the 800m relay it was Kotrba. Wilfir ger, Matteson, and Tamminga getting the victory (13433). Kotrba Ashly Goldswor­ thy, Rachel Alaniz, and Christina Charron teamed up in the 400m jelay (54.46), and in the 1600 it was Wilfig^; . Kortni Matteson helps teammate Nicole Kotrba out of the blockS as the gun sounds to begin the 800m relay against Plainwell and Vicksburg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) minga, and Hoyle (4:33.63). Other Panther firsts on the day were turned in against Vicksburg by Matteson, who won both the 100m hurdles (16.88) and the 300 hurdles (50.21). and Charron wHitftdklhe ltX)mda»h.( 13.23). ’ ‘ . Hoyle won both the long jump (13’8") and the 800m (2:31). Tamminga look the 200m (28.11) and the high jump (5’1"). Wilftnger s throw of 84’8” in the discus earned het. a. firn place against Plainwell. DK boys get win one Hibernation’s over, stretch in the stands Spring break is over, and the spring sports season is in full swing. Spring is the time when high schools sports jump into overdrive. Everybody’s trying to get in multiple games every week, only to see schedules change over and over at the sight of a few big. black rain clouds. Just for an example, this Thursday the Lakewood boys’ tennis team, softball team, baseball team, and girls* golf team all have a home match. Plus the soccer squad is at Mason. One wet cloud leaves A.D.’s scrambling and kids calling home looking for a ride out of the rain. Seniors would probably rather get out of town than schedule a make up date at Sparta with an hour plus bus ride as the temperature rises. But with JI the action that’s going on, spring sports are awfully quiet. Cross-country runners and soccer players don’t think they get much respect in terms of fans for how much effort they put into their sports, but imagine being a high school golfer. These girls, and guys in the fall, wander around smashing tec shots and chipping out of sand traps to the delight of no one, but themselves. It looks like a lonely game when its played like that. Just you and your opponent. Every once in a while your coach might pass you by on a cart, just to say “hi". Golf is supposed to be a nice quiet game, but I’m sure high school duffers wouldn’t mind having a fan show up now and then. Tennis is another one of those quiet games that takes over the spring season. I wish it wasn't a quiet game. Having fans is great, having them hold back their enthusiasm is no fun. But unfortunately for spring sports there aren't always a lot of supporters there try­ ing to hold back their enthusiasm. Everybody’s starling at 4:00 in the afternoon, a time when most of us who arc out of high school are still al work. The teams just go along do their thine, without too many people noting for the most part. Track meets arc kind of cool when you’re down on the infield, but I don’t know if my back side could stand trying to watch one from the stands. Thank goodness they’ve fi­ nally added a lean' track meet to the end of the season. Much like in wrestling, the Indi­ vidual thing is neat, but there’s nothing like seeing the community, or at least all the parents and friends of the team members coinc together like in the less individual ic?m sports. Check out spring sports. People want to be out in the sun anyway, they should do it from the stands. Everybody likes the sound of the birds chirping as they return for the summer, but athletes would rather hear hands clapping and friends cheering. With so many sports going at once there aren’t a lot of students with free time in the afternoons to <-hecr on their classmates. It is up to the rest of us. Soccer is giving itself a shot in the arm by trying to get varsity games under way around 7:00 at night where ever schools have the lighting to do it. Hastings girls started their contest at 7 on Tuesday night, and played through two overtimes, almost two hours worth of soccer all after supper time. I'm not saying I want lights everywhere. Track meets don’t need to begin starting at 7:00 because there arc lights on the football field, but its nice when thinks work out for the fans. Baseball and Softball play double headers often, giving fans a chance to sec at least part of a contest. That’s nice, but just to warn you. if its a double-header at Lakewood you might want to call ahead. The Vikings won two games on Tuesday, but only eight innings. The Delton boys’ track team picked up its first win of the season on Tuesday, by topping Maple Valley 74 to 63. Delton really showed its might in the long races, sweeping both the 3200m and the 1600m. In the 1600m it was Jon Erickson (5:1337), Brad Goldsworthy (5:20.74). and Andrew Ouding (5:22.16) finishing onctwo-three for DK? Finishing one-two-three in the 3200m for DK were Evan Williams (11:3829). Erick­ son (12:1036), and Tom Sigler (12:13.96). Delton also swept the high jump, led by Johnny Noto at 5’10". Nick Archer (5’8"), and Josh Bames (5’4”). Jason Erb picked up the Panthers’ only other field event first place with a vault of 13’ in the pole vault. Maple Valley’s Josh Grasman finished ahead of DK’s Todd Champion in both the shot and discus throws. Grasman threw a 126’6” in the discus, and a 38’93" with the shot. The Lions’ Denver Hine won the long jump with a leap of 18’5.5”. Maple Valley kept things tight with those field even t victories and by winning three of the four relays. Delton’s lone relay win came from Erb. Mark NeSmith, Jeff Smoczynski. and Kris Oglesbee in the 800m (1:40.23). Oglesbee also won firsts for the Panthers in the 100m (1127). the 400m (52.92), and the 200m (23.78). Delton’s other first place finish came from Clayton Drewyor in the 300 hurdles (43.44). DK responded well after a tough day last Thursday against Vicksburg and Plainwell. On that day. DK fell to Vicksburg 78 to 59, and Plainwell 763 to 603. Oglesbee again swept al! three dashes for DK. winning the 100m (11.16), the 200m (23.28), and the 400m (52.22). He was also the final leg of the 800m relay team which tonned Vicksbure alon*t with Erb, NeS- Delton's Jason Erb takes off at the start of the 800m relay last Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) mith. and Champion (137.95). NeSmith and Smoczynski finished sec­ ond and third behind Oglesbee as the Pan­ thers swept the 100m dash against Plain­ well. Also winning against Vicksburg were Champion in the discus (112’9") and shot put (39’8"), Erb in the pole vault (13’), Brandon Lester in the 110m hurdles (16.93). and Dtewyor in the 300m hurdles (43.26). Lester and Drcwyor’s hurdle victories also held up against Plainwell. DK swept the 300 hurdles against both opponents with Brett Michael finishing second, and Erb third. DK picked up another first against Plain­ well from Ouding in the 800m (2:21.33) Kris Oglesbee sprints ahead of eve­ ryone during the 100m dash in Delton last Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 17. 2003 - Page 11 Kenowa Hills knocks off Saxon tracksters LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason M. Ogg. & Rebecca L. Ogg. husband and wife, to Flagstar Bank. FSB. mortgagee, dated May 15. 2001 and recorded July 10. 2001 in Uber Document • 1062877. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Ninety-Seven and 99/100 Dollars ($75,097.99) including interest at the rate of 7.75% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, nobce is hereby given that the mortgage wtH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part o< them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on May 1,2003. The premises are located in the City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 78 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 19. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution. with the borrower. Dated: March 27. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Flagstar Bank. FSB . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 287.0066 Bruce Carpenter (left) makes the hand-off to teammate Adrian Endsley during the 800m relay on Tuesday against Kenowa Hills. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Both the Saxon boys* and girls’ varsity track teams lost their second O-K Gold contest of the season on Tuesday night, against Kenowa Hills. Hastings' boys fell 79-49. The Saxon sprinters did all they could for the team. In the 100m dash Pau1 Downing crossed the line first at 11.783. He was followed closely by teammate Adrian Endsley (12.191). The pair of Downing and Endlessly also teamed up to get the Saxons a pair of relay victories. Downing and Endlessly teamed up with Joel Maiville and Bruce Carpenter to win the 800m relay (1:36.916), and with DJ. Falconer and Carpenter to take the 400m relay (47351). Maiville earned a first in the 200m dash for the Saxons with a time of 23.967. Car­ penter creased the line just behind his team­ mate at 24.603. Craig Lauric won both the hurdle events for the Saxons with a 17.016 in the 100 high hurdles, and a 44232 in the 300m hur­ dles. The Saxon boys however, continued to struggle in the field events. Carpenter and Maiville were one-two in the long jump with leaps of 19* 10" and 18*1.5”, but the Saxons only other field scores came from third place finishes. Heath VanBelkum was third in the shot with a throw of 35*5.25”. and third in the discus with a throw of 91’2". Others scoring for the Saxons were Ashtin King in the high jump (3rd, 5*2”), Maiville in the 400m (3rd, 58.348), and Joel Gibbons in the 800m (3rd, 2*19.156). The Saxon girls came out on the short end of a 99.5 to 29.5 score against Kenowa Hills. Saxon Megan Botthouse sprints her way towards a second place finish in the 100m hurdles on Tuesday in Hastings, (Photo by Perry Hardin) “It was a very warm day for so early in the spring." said Saxon Coach Fred Hutchinson. “I think the heat*really wore the athletes down over the course of the meet." Niki Noteboom was the only girl to cross a finish line first for the Saxons. She won the 100m dash in 13.71. Deanna Hill fin­ ished second in !»■*.’. race (14.083). “We have been hit hard by injuries,” Hutchinson said, ‘and that makes things difficult for us because we have such a small team as it is. Niki Noteboom pulled her quad during the 400m relay. Her injury probably cost us 22 points in the meet. We hope to get everyone healthy soon so we can become more and more competitive as the year goes on." Nicole Shaw was competitive in the dis­ cus for the Saxons. She won the event with a throw on 79*. Her throw and Notebooms’ 100m were the only two Saxon wins. Noteboom also had a second place finish in the high jump (4’10”). Megan Bolthousc finished second for Hastings in the 100m hurdles (14.083), and Amanda Becktcl was second in the 200m (30.223). Bolthouse was also third in the 300m hurdles at 56.407. Also scoring for Hastings with third place finishes were Hill in the long jump (13*73”), Natalie Pennington in the 1600m (6:05.22) and 3200m (13:59 676), Erin Dahn in the 400m (6:05.22), Kathlyn Rounds in the shot put (26*.5”), and Tasia Thompson in the high jump (4’4"). The Saxons visit Sparta tonight, April 17, then host the Hastings’ Relays on Sat­ urday. On Monday South Christian visits the Saxons. 3/27-4/24 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Randy Erridge and Janet L Erridge (original mort­ gagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 12. 2001. and recorded on October 15.2001 in Uber Document #1068130 on Page in Berry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 83/100 dollars ($179,765.83), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, nobce is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of ths mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mt. at 1:00 PM. on May 15.2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Bany County. MKhigan. and am described as: Lot 30 of Hyde Away Resort No. 1. according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 8. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 10.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 583-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys end Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200317119 Team C (4/10H5/1) Hastings* Deanna HUI takes off up­ wards and forwards as she reaches for a third place finish in the long jump against Kenowa Hills. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 11 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT CCXIPCTOR ATTEMPTING TQ. COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FQfl.THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUA OFFICE AT THENUWBEfl EELQWJE YQLLARE_!NACIlYE_MiUTARY DWTI. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua A Troemel. an unmar­ ried man. to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 22. 2001 and recorded Apnl 11. 2001 in Document No. 1058000. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Six and 40/100 Dollars ($114,136.4) including interest at the rate of 8.875% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wtH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on May 8,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Bany County. Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 863.28 feet along the North line of said Section 16. for point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West 600 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 ol the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 69 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 230 feet parallel with said North section toe; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds East 600 leer paraBel with said West too of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast IM; thence South 89degrees51 minutes 49 seconds East230teet along said North section toe to point ot begin­ ning. Together with and subject to a 40 loot wide easement for ingress and ogress, centerline described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16. Town 3 North. Rango 8 West. Hastings Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 111339 foot along the North toe ot said Section 16 lor port of beginning of said centerfew; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 sec­ onds West 385.93 toot peraM with the West toe of the Northeast 1M of the Northeast IM of said Section 16; thence South 14 degrees 06 minutes 11 seconds East 233.35 test; thence South 54 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 13935 fest; thence South 32 degrees 41 minutes 17 seconds# East 73.66 toot to a point ot ending of said contertoe. The side toes of said easement extended or retract to allow no gaps or overlaps at angle points or property boundaries The redemption period shal bo 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the dale of the sate. The loreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sals in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 3, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys—tot First Horizon Homo Loan Corporation. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 238.0020 Pub:4/3-S/1 Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at.. 616-945-9554 | (Hastings Country Join us for Impressive overtime performance, but Saxons settle for tie at Sparta The Saxon vanity girls’ soccer team is getting closer. After dropping their first two contests of the season, the Saxons tied with Sparta on Tuesday night. 2-2. The two teams battled through two over­ time periods with the Saxons controlling the play, but couldn't untie the score. “I believe that in the second overtime (Sparta) only crossed over into our half of the field twice,” said Saxon Coach Sarah Derrico. “We dominated overtime. We just couldn’t finish. We were at their goal the entire time.’’ Hastings had an impressive 23 shots on goal at the end of regulation. In the two overtime periods the Saxons peppered the Sparta net with 24 more shots, but just couldn't get one across the line. In the first half. Sparta jumped out to the early lead, but Hastings tied it up on a goal from Debby Stevens who knocked it in from 25 yards out. She was assisted on the goal by Allison Cooney. The half ended with the score tied at one. To begin the second half, Sparta again quickly jumped out to a lead. This time it was Kristi Tolgcr tying things up for the Saxons, when she knocked a nice crossing pass from Ashley Lowe into the net. Defensively, the Saxons got a strong per­ formance from Debby Stevens and Jessica Ranguette who stepped up their play when the team's sweeper went down with an in­ jury. Derrico said she’s “very happy" with the way the team performed against Sparta and was hoping the momentum of the strong showing would help the girls in their con­ test against Gold favorite Unity Christian on Wednesday. She said her team was planning a more defensive style game to try and slow down the speedy, offensive minded Crusaders. After that. Hastings hosts Thomapple Kellogg on Friday, and then Portland on Tuesday. $4.95/1110 Internet? a 66. the fourth best score for the Saxons. Wyoming Park was led by Amanda Wi­ gcut with a 55. The Saxons will be shooting this after­ noon in an O-K Gold Jamboree at Way­ land’s Orchard Hills Golf Course. Then, on Tuesday April 22. the Saxons travel to Broadmoor County Club to take on the de­ fending State Champions from Caledonia. PUBLIC WELCOME Notice Spring Compostable Yard Debris Pick-up By David Siowen offers The Hastings’ varsity girls’ golf team won its season opener on Tuesday. At Ironwood, against Wyoming Park the Lady Saxons shot a 230 to the Vikings 251. Jill Jolley had the lowest score of the af­ ternoon. a 49, to lead the way for Hastings. Behind her for the blue and gold were Kristen Beckwith (58), Brittney Cinco (65). Rachael Wolfe and Leah Wood both shot Non-members: Adults $13.95 Children 12 & under $5.95 There is a great company in the area called Nctpcnny.net. Nctpcnny.net Saxons swing past Park Call Stu for reservations, 945-2992 fast, reliable, and exrrrme/y inexpensive dial-up Internet access to our community for only S4.95 a month. They have no contracts, no set up fees and they don't even require a credit card - With the cost of Internet for most families in our area running in excess ot SI9.95 or more per month, its refreshing to know that we have a high-quality/low-cost alternative - For more info go to www.netpenny.netor call them toll free (888) 248-7239. The City crews will be picking up compostable yard debris beginning Apnl 28. 2003 We again request that residents famit the debns to only biodegradable yard waste such as grass, leaves and small limbs and brush We ask that resktents limit the size of brush placed out for pick-up to 6 inches in diameter or less This ts the maximum size that our brush chipper can satisfactorily handle We also request that residents place all loose materials tn the Kre*t biodegradable bags No bags made of plas­ tic Of other non-biodegradable material used to ccoiarn the yard debris is acceptable, and will not be picked up Residents should place the material either very near to the curb in the parking lane or imme­ diately behind the curb on the curb lav.-n We would ask that residents not place material r any traveled lane, or adjacent to intersections where rt might present a vision obstruction The spnng yard debns pek-up generally takes us about two weeks to complete We antopate beginning the pek-up m the 1st Ward, and progressing on through the 2nd.3rd and 4th wards We will be making only one pass around town, so we ask that all material be placed out just prior to the April 28th start of the pick-up to allow us to remove It in a timely fashion Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 17.2003 Lakewood baseball team ranked second in the state Not only is the Lakewood varsity boys’ baseball team not letting its opponents any where near a win. the Vikings aren’t even letting them finish games. Lakewood has only played 14 innings of baseball in its last three games, and not be­ cause of darkness. The Vikings have won their last three by a combined total of 48­ 13. “Hitting is winning,*’ Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch said after his Vikings knocked off Belding on Tuesday night in both games of a double-header. “We’re hitting the ball and we’re running the bases real well. The kids arc believing what we’re preaching to ‘cm. Let’s be an aggressive hitting team.” With a perfect 5-0 start and an abun­ dance of runs the Vikings find themselves ranked second in the state in Division 11 by the Detroit Free Press. "I don’t know how long we’ll be there,” says Veitch. A long time, unless some one can find a way to slow down the Viking bats. In game one against Belding on Tuesday Lakewood won 16-1 in three innings. Tony Galaviz was 2 for 4 with four RBI. Clint Tobias. Brian Stowell, and Matt Stowell each went 2 for 3 with two RBI. Brain Stowell’s hits included a home run. Tyler Beglin also had two hits for the Vikes in the win. Alex Jones picked up the easy victory on the hill. The bats have been booming for Clint Tobias and the Lakewood Vikings so far this season. (File photo by Perry Hardin) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MCMGAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foltowing is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 115, which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its meeting held on April 9. 2003 SECTON L REPESK3T1ATIQN ANO AMENDMENT Qf ARTICLE X. This secbon redesignates Article X of the PramevRe Township Zoning Ordinance entitled 'ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT* as Article XI and Sections 8.0 through 8 9 therein are redesignaled as, respec­ tively. Sections 9.0 through 9.9 Further, the reference in Section 8 4 (now Section 9.4) to "Section 8.5* is amended to 'Section 9.5.* SECTION II- ADOPTION OF NEW ARTICLE X. This section amends the PranevRe Townahfo Zoning Ordtoance by the addition of a new Article X providing for Open Space Preservation Developments in accordance with the requirements of Public Act 177 of 2001. This provision pro* vides a development option tor land owners within the *R-1.* *R-2* and *A* zoning districts. This arti­ cle sets forth extensive regulations regulating land development under an Open Space Preservation Development, which form of development would, in general, allow the dustermg of residential units on a portion of the property provided that 50% of the land is preserved m permanent open soaoe. SECTION III- AMENDMENT OF SECTION 9 6 C Thia section amends Section 9.6.C of the Prafoovfle Township Zoning Orcfinance so as to make violation of the ordinance a municipal civil infraction and to set minimum and maximum fines tor such violations. SECTION fY. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4 19 C-1 This section amends Section 4.19.C.1 of the PrairievRe Township Zoning Ordinance so as to provide that a home occupation must bo conduct­ Puzzle pieces finally fit for DK After a pair of 6-1 losses to start the sea­ son, the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soc­ cer team finally got everything going against Three Rivers on Tuesday night. The Panthers (1-2) picked up their first win, 5-3 over the visiting Wildcats. **lt all just clicked and the flood gates opened,” said Panther Coach Paul Harter. “I’ve never questioned our ability to score. We have so much offensive talent.” Shanna Fisher led the Panther attack with two goals and two assists. Whitney Knollenberg has stepped up her play this season and added a goal and an assist. Angie Poteet also had a goal and an as­ sist for DK. Jessie Searles added a goal as well. But in this contest the defense got the job done as well, especially in the second half. The first half ended against Three Rivers with the score knotted at 3. “Our defense struggled terribly for twoand-a-half games,” said Harter. “Then it just clicked, and wc shut 'em down.” Harter says that he has been juggling his line up since the season began, and he may finally have all the pieces in the right place. “The problem with the team so far is that we have everybody returning from last year, with the exception of one senior, but when we put everyone together we found we’re not the same team as when we ended last season." “Every defense has its weakness,” Harter said. Delton has a strong defense outside, but was looking to find the right girl in the middle of the D. Courtney Chapple filled the hole against Three Rivers. “I told her you’ve gotta do iL There’s nobody else," said Harter. “(Chapel) impresses me on a daily basis how clever and intelligent she is about the game.” Harter says Chapple knows that she’s not the fastest girl on the field, but she makes up w ith it for her sense of the game. occupation and requiring that the home occupation must be owned and conducted by a person or persons residing in the dweflng on the promises. SECTION YL REPEAL OF SECTION 4 19 0 7 This section repeals Section 4.19.C7 of toe Praineviie Township Zoning Ordinance. SECTION YU. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4 19 D 3 This section amends Section 4.19.D.3 of the PrairievRe Township Zoning Ordinance so as to specifically refer to identification of the dweKng The Caledonia varsity boys’ tennis team made quick work of the young Saxons on Monday in Hasting*. The Fighting Scots won the O-K Gold dual 8-0. Josh Bcmheisel at second singles was the only Saxon to win more than two games in any set. He fell to Kyler Pentecost 6-2,6-4. ' to be used in connection with the home occupatky SECTION VIII AMENDMENT Of SECTION 4 24 Tho MOton amend. Section 4 24 o< He PraMevMe Toomhip Zoning Ordinance pertammg to the measurement ol the front yard ot a lot hav­ ing wHer frontage SECTION IX AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4 20 Thia tenon amende Section 4.20 ot He Preeiev«e Toemettp Zoning Ordnance to ea to eel forth exlenarve rogUabon, pertaining Io the establishment of residential accessory buddings SECTION X AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.1.2 TWa eecton amende Secoon 3.12 ot He Preriev«e Township Zoning Ordinance perteinmg lo the definition ot ecceaeory building. Other scores on the afternoon were Cale­ donia’s Andrew Blanchard over Tom Girr­ bach 6-1, 6-2 at first singles. At third sin­ gles Mark VanderVcen fell 6-2, 6-2 to Kaylc Hinkle. In the fourth singles match it was Paul Wanland suffering the defeat for Hastings to Nate Stauffer 6-0,6-2. On the doubles side, the second doubles team of Dan Hodges and Brian Cottrell fell 6-0. 6-1. Eric Frith and Alexander Larson fell at third doubles 6-1, 6-1. The fourth doubles pair of Justin Lambert and Alex Kendall went down 6-0,6-1. Jeffery Quick and Aaron Fortier were blanked at first doubles. The Saxons looked for a better day when they visited Wayland on Wednesday. Hastings travels to Grandville for a tour­ nament this Saturday, then hosts South Christian and Unity Christian next Monday and Wednesday. SECTION XI AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4 3 Th. aectnn amends Section 4.3 ol the Prsirievae Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining Io temporary buddings for non-resideniisl use. SECTION XII. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4 4 TN. secbon amende Seaton 4.4 ot the PraMevBe Townahip Zoning Ordnance pertaining to regulation of temporary occupancy ol recre­ ational vehicles and tents SECTION XHI AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4 5 This section amends Section 4 5 of the PratrievOe Township Zoning Or dinance pertaining io outdoor storage ol recreational vendee and tents. SECTION XIV AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6 0 H 2 This section amends Section 8 0.B.2 ot the Prathevifie Townahip Zoning Ordnance pertaining to afiowance ot accaeaory buddmgs and acceeaoryueee In die *R-1* Single Famdy low Density Restdemial Orstncl zoning dessdcation SECTION XV AMENDMENT OF SECTION BBR This section amends sutnecoons T and T of Seaion 8.6. B of the PraMevde Townahip Zoning Ordnance pertaining to Mowing single tamdy Pramevde Townahip Zoning Ordnance pertaining Io regulation ol yard encroachments SECTION XYIII, AMENDMENT OF SECTION 62 6 This section amends Section 62B of the PraMeyde Townahip Zoning Ordnance co ae to make apecihc provisiona for acceaaory bufidngs “She’s always where she’s supposed to be and does what she's supposed to do. Normally the sweeper is the fastest player on the field, but she makes up for it just fine." The three goals the Panthers gave up against Three Rivers were half the total they gave up to Wayland and Comstock in two earlier losses. Both games were 6-1 losses for the Pan­ thers. But in both game Knollenberg got a goal for DK. “I knew she was going to be special this year." said Harter of Knollenberg. Harter says he expects Knollenberg to “give Shannah (Fisher) a run for her money this year as the star.” So far the two girls have com­ bined for five of the Panthers' seven goals. “That’s quite a dynamic duo," says Harter. DK hosted South Haven on Wednesday. Their next contest kicks off the KVA sea­ son, when they host Penn field on Tuesday. Caledonia tennis team too much for Saxons ed entirely within the dwelling. SECTION Y. AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 4-19.Q2 AND 4-19 C 3 This section amends Section 4.19.0.2 and 4.19.C.3 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance limiting the area of a home dwekngs and accosaory buddings and ueea in the ’A’ Agncotural Drama zoning dessrficetion SECTION XVI AMENDMENT OF SECTION 31 TN, section amends Section 31 ol the Pramevde Township Zoning Ordnance by the wnendment or addtsx ot the fofiowing defnfions ■Driveway.’ ’Private Road.’ ’Lot Area.’ ’La-Comer.’ ’Lot-Through.’ ’LoVParcei-Vacant.’ ’Road Frontage.’ and ’Boat House ’ SECTION XVII AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4 22 TN. section amends Section 4.22 ol Ha Brandon Carpenter picked up the win from the mound in the second game. In that contest the Redskins lasted five innings be­ fore falling 17-7. Those two blow outs came on the heels of the Vikings picking up their first Capital Circuit League victory by knocking off Charlotte 15-5 in six innings on Monday. Brian Stowell had five more RBI. going 4 for 5. including a three-run homer. Tobias had another three-run homer for the Vikings, going 3 for 5 and finishing with four RBI. Brian Stowell led the offensive attack, going 3 for 4 with five RBI. Galaviz was 3 for 4 with two more RBI. Matt Stowell and Justin Yager were each 2 for 4 from the plate. Yager knocked in three RBI. Hastings' Tom Girrbach battles the sun as well as a Fighting Scot Monday in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Third singles player Mark VanderVeen smashes a return against Cale­ donia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) and ueea in the -R-4* MOfiple Fanrty. High Density nstidenoal Dorna zoning ctassdcabon SECTION XIX AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6361 1 ot the Pratnevde Township Zoning Ordnance so as to make provision ot accessory buddng and uses n tho ’R-5’ Mobile Homes Parks Residential Dstna zoning classification SECTION XX AMENDMENT OF SECTION MB 41 Thia section amends Section 6.8.B.4J at Vie Pr^nevdle TowrwNp Zoning Odnanco so as to show tural home occupations ns a apodal land use in Vw "A* Agricultural Oisma zoning classification and Io set forth extensive reg dalions regard­ ing the same SECTION XXI AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4.34 IN. section emends Sean. 4.34 of the Prenevdle Township Zoning Ordinance pWakiing Io rogulMng divisions of land SECTION XXII. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4 3B This section amends Seaton 4 38 of the Prwnevdle Townehip Zoning Ordinance pertaining to maximum kit depth. SECTION XXIII AMENDMENT OF SECTION 8 0 C 4 The section emends Sectton 6 0 C 4 of Vie PratoevBe TownsTyp Zoning Ordnence to as to add minimum road frontage requiraments tor tots in Via ’R-1 ’ zoning detntt SECTION XXIV AMENDMENT Of SECTION 6 1 C 4 Thia section amends Section 6 1.C.4 of Vie Pratrtevte Township Zoning Ordnance eo as Io add mrimurn road frontage taquramenls tor tots to the ft-ir District zoning dasaficabon SECTION XXV AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6 5 F TN. sedan emends Section 8.5 F ol the Prenevdle Townehip Zoning Ordnance eo as to adf a mnsnum road frontage requxement for tors in the T Dietna zorxng dasaificabon SECTION XXVI AMENDMENT OF SECTION 66 C 4 This section amends Section 6 6.C.4 of the Pramevifie Townstxp Zoning Ordnance sc es to odd e minimum rood frontage requuement tor kcs n the *A* Ontna zoning dessificouci. SECTION XXVII AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4 16 M This section emends Section 4 18 of the Prenevdle Township Zormg Odmence so as to add a provision that rural home occupation signs Shafi be governed by Seaton 6 6 B.41 of the Pranevde Township Zoning Ordinance SECTION XXVIII Reoaal ot section 3 1 36 TN. section repeals Section 3 1 36 ot the PraneviHe Township Zoning Ordinance SECTION XXIX AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3 0 J TNa section emends Secbon 3 0 J of the Pramevdta Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the meaning of the terms 'adfotmrig lots end parcels end ’contiguous tots and parcola ’ SECTION XXX SEVERABILITY Tho provisions o! this Ordinance are sr.erabi. SECTION An’XI EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This Ordmance shall take effect eight (8) days following publication after adopt on All ordinances or parts ot ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text ol His Ordinance has been posted in the office ot the Prainevde Township Clerk st the address set forth below and that cop.es of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Pr ainevdle Township Clerk during reg­ ular business hours of regular working days following the dale ol this pubkcatnn - Normajaan Nichol*, Clark Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 4M46 (260) 623-2664 Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations Other • Cloverdale General Store • Banfleld General Store • Gillett’s Bait & Tackle • Woodland Express • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery • Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling • Goldsworthys, Inc., Hickory Corners • Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • Lacey Store • Vermontville Grocery • Fein’s Food & Beverage • Fine Lake Party Store Hastings • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Felpausch • X-Press • Northview Grocery • Penn-Nook Gifts • Plumb’s • R & J’s • Tom’s Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Mitch’s Market • The Superette NashviUe • Little's Country Store • Carl’s Market • Cappon’s Quick Mart • Mace Pharmacy • South End • • • • Lake Odessa Speedway Lake-0 Shell Carl's Market L.O. Express Freeport L& J’s Our Village General Store I • • • • • • • Delton Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville Genera! Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middlevine Middleville Speedy Mart Speedway Greg’s Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop • • • • • Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Feins Food & Beverage �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 17. 2003 - Page 13 Trojan netters learning by Brett Bremer Sports Editor High School sports arc often as much aixnit learning as they are about winning. That’s why TK varsity boys’ tennis Coach Larry Seger says he’s glad that his team got to face Coopersville and Calvin Christian at this early point in the season. Coopersville and Calvin are most likely the two teams which will be battling atop the O-K Blue boys’ tennis standings this spring. In fact, after the Broncos lopped the Trojans 7-1 in Coopersville on Monday, their coach was already telling them that they need to be more focused heading into a match up with Calvin. All Seger wants from his players in two tough leage matches this week, is for them to learn something, so they’ll be better pre- pared to take on the teams they match up more evenly with. TK learned how far they have to go to be one of the lop teams in the Blue against Coopersville. The Trojans' first singles player, Felipe Bahiana got the only win for the team or: the afternoon, a 6-2,6-1 victory. Kyle McClure at fourth singles and (he third doubles team of Jordan Rock and Chad Brice both made pushes in the second set of their matches. In both flights, after dropping the first set the Trojans fell 7-5 in the second. TK’s record was 0-1-1 heading to Calvin on Wednesday afternoon, a chance to gain some more experience before heading to Byron Center on Monday. YMCA NEViS Men’s Softball The YMCA is now accepting team appli­ cations for the 2003 summer men's slow pitch softball league. League will play on Wcdncsday.Thursday, and Friday evenings. Games will be­ gin May 14 and continue through August. All games will play at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. A Team registration form and fee of S45O are due to the YMCA by May 15. Teams will be accepted on a first-comefirst-servcd basis. Team rosters arc due by the first game. If the fee and the registration form are not received’by the deadline, the team will not be placed on the schedule. Teams may split the fee with a sponsor any way they prefer. Checks should be made payable to the "YMCA" and mailed to P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Mi. 49058 There will be a managers' meeting on Wednesday. April 23. The Meeting will be held at the YMCA Camp office. 2055 Iro­ quois Trail Hastings at 6:45 p.m. Teams unable io send a representative to this meet­ ing must call the YMCA at 945-4574 ext. 102 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE —— Trojan Chad Brice’s third doubles teammate didn't do him any favors sending up a short lob which died in a stiff wind at Coopersville on Monday. (Photo by Brett Sunday Night Mixed -Final Standings- Sunday Snoozcrs 77 1/2; Racing Buddies 75 1/2; Happy Hookers 75; Thunder Alley 69; Goof Balls 64 1/2; Thee Froggcrs 59 1/2; Red Dog 59; 4 Horsemen 57; Pinheads 53; Sandbaggers 46. Good Games and Series - B. Maker 171; K. Eberly 208-491; T. Christopher 177461; J. Hamilton 160; E. Ulrichl89Mo. B. Hathaway 202-493. B. Blakely i89-482: J. Pettengill 168-457; J. Doster 150; K. Doster 132-328; N. Bechtel 191­ 457. Womens High Games and Scries * M. Kirchen 1805-520; V. McLeod 182-505; G. Otis 189-504; A. Kerley 199-504; A. Christie 178-493; L. Rentz 197-454; K. Thompson 148-415; K .Becker 218; B. Cantrell 165; C. Miller 157. Mens High Games and Series - B. Rentz 233-578; R. Snyder 185-541; F. Thompson 192-498; B. Christie 181-488; B. Hubbell 212; B. Falconer 203; G. Snyder 182. B. Miller 177. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 42-18; Woodland Sales 39-21; Yankee Zephyr 37-23; Consumers Con­ crete 31-29; Hastings City Bank 28-32; Bye 3-57. Men’s High Games & Series - G. Hause 232-576; G. Heard 208. Women’s High Gaines & Series - C. O’Keefe 186. Tuesday Trios Thursday Mixed Cook-Jackson 75 1/2; Three Frogs 73 1/2; Last Minute 66 1/2; Hastings Bow! 62 1/2; Middle Lakers 62: Who’s Up 53 1/2; King Pins 53; Just Us 33 1/2. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Reffctt 234-608: B Hasman 161-540. B. Akers 198-536. R. Frey 174-486; D. Dimmers 201; C. Haywood 163. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. McKee 215-585; S. VandcnBurg 201-573; I. Pepper 163-465. B. Miner 170-449. McClelland 158-442; L. Miller 163-423; J. McMillon 181; F. Haynes 181; H. Service 157; S. Lambert 156. Cook Jackson 76-48; Bob’s Grill 71-53; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 68.5-55.5; Kenny Lee Builders 66-58; Piece of Cake 65-59; Sccbcrs Auto Body 62-62; Trouble 57.5­ 66.5; CB’s 57-67; 3 Blind Mice 52.5-71.5; Miller’s Excavat'ng High Games A Series - J. Vamcj 211: P. Fisher 180; J. Rice 179; P. Ramey 165; D. Harding 187-520; M. Scars 166; T. Brown 186; K. Carpenter 165; L. Poller 241-561: T. Redman 193-519. M Slater 168; D. James 166; N. Clow 161; S. Pen­ nington 192-506; S. Vandenburg 177: A. Arends 173: R. Miller 187-537; J. Phillips 201; D. Sccbcr 202. Wednesday P-M. Hair Care Center 73 1/2; Nashville 5 Plus 68 1/2; Mace's Pharmacy 65 1/2; Eye anc Ent 58 1/2; Railroad Street Mill 58; Armour Auction 56 1/2; Sccbcrs 52; Girrbach’s 47 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - L. Elliston 202-577; S. Merrill 194-531; S. Armour 203-510. E. Vanasse 187-499; R. Murphy 202-495: R. Murrah 178-492: J. Rice 180-479; B. Smith 155-456; S. Drake 156-453; L. Dawe 179-442; B. Moore 154­ 440; C. Bonncma 160-437; R. McComb 158-437; H. Pennington 180-427; J. Hansen 167-420; J. Kasinsky 155-4)3; N. Varney 162-411; P. Snvdcr 147-407; L. Friend 125-349; D. Keller 127-351; T. Christopher 211; B. Maker 168; D. Bums 137; B. Norris 132. Bowlerettes Bennett industries 70-54; Hecker Agency 64-60; Carlton Center Bulldozing 63.5­ 565*; Dean’s Doll's 60.5-635; Railroad Street Mill 57-63; Kent Oil & Propane 53­ 71. •Games to be made up. Driven O/O Having Trouble Finding The Right Load? OWNER OPERATORS /KpshTrucklng hot whm You • NO TOUCH FREIGHT!! • Avg. 2.700 m/p/wk • Home Twice a Week • Added Fuel Charge • No Qualcomm Charge • 1-day Orientation Req. 2 yrs. OTR Exp. 1997 or Newer Class A CDL w/Hazmat 888-595-7874 Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC. is attempt­ ing to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J. Hawkins, a single man. mortgagor, of 35 Lakeside Drive, Wayland. Ml 49348. to United Bank ot Michigan, a Michigan Banking corporation, mortgagee, dated June 9. 2000, recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on June 16,2000, »n Instrument No 1045647 Because ot said delauit. the mort­ gagee has dedared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forth­ with As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, all interest accruing there­ after and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $719,953.66. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the deb! secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with Interest, as provided in said mortgage, and al legal costs, charges and expenses, inducing attorneys' fees allowed by law. and alt taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage wil be foreclosed by tele of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the. County Courthouse, MnstUtt^W>r^ niVlTin[7rt-uf Apni 24.200341 attO^H’ .V.\\ | The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Townshippf Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan. and ate described as follows: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 10 Wes: desenbed as fol­ lows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of said Section 17; thence West 326.31 feet along the south line of said Section 17 to the West line of an unnamed public road 25 feet in width; thence North 00*39'45* East 50 00 Feet (Recorded as North) along the West lino of said public road; thence North 35M9W East 124.06 feet (record­ ed as North 37° 14' East) along the Northwesterly line of said public road; thence North 35*19'09' East 40.84 feet along the Northwesterly line of a private road 33 feet in width, thence North 89° 12'58' East. 49.24 feet along the North line of said 33 foot private road; thence North 29*48*46* East 104.88 feet along the Northwesterly line of said 33 foot private road to the true Point of Beginning, thence West 150.00 feet to a traverse line along the Southeasterly shore of Payne Lake; thence North 06*15-06- East 36.57 feet along said traverse line; thence North 62*12’37* East 132.25 feet along said traverse line; thence South 44’39'30" East. 95 85 feel to the Northwesterly line of said 33 foot private road; thence South 50*28'28* West 50.00 feet along said private road; thence South 50*28'28* West 50 00 feet along said private road to the Point of Beginning, extending the North and South lines of said parcel to the waters edge of Payne Lake; together with rights of ingress and egress in the private road herein described. The property is located on Rock Drive. Yankee Springs Township. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period wil be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of sale. Dated: March 21. 2003 United Bank of Michigan By: MIKA MEYERS BECKETT A JONES PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Daniel R. Kubiak 900 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 632-8000 (4/17) Notice of Intent to File Loan/Grant Application with Rural Utility Services United States Department of Agriculture Barry County, Michigan, intends to file an application to the United States Department of Agriculture. Rural Utility Services on behalf of the Village of Freeport for loan and grant funds to finance potential improvements to the Village water system. The proposed project is to include approximately 8.000 feet of new water­ main. 15 new hydrants and 25 new valves, two new wells and improvements ;o the existing water tower. The project is anticipated to be constructed in 2004. A copy of the complete application and all attachments is available for review at the Village Office (or Library). 200 S. State Street, Freeport. Ml 49325. Questions regarding the application can be directed to the County at (269) 948-4879 or the Village of Freeport at 269-765-3808. This league is open to players at least 18years-old and out of high school. Individu­ als looking for a team to play with should contact the YMCA office or attend the managers' meeting. If teams are looking for more players please let the YMCA know. For more information call: YMCA of Barry County. Attn: Dave Storms. Execu­ tive Director P.O. Box 252 Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-4574 Women’s Softball The YMCA is now accepting team appli­ cations for the 2003 summer women's slow pitch softball league. League will play on Monday and Tues­ day evenings. Games will begin June 2 and continue through August. All games will play at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. A Team registration form and fee of $400 arc due to the YMCA by May 15. Teams will be accepted on a first-comc- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David L. Senstba and Katherine M. Sensiba, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated November 7. 1997. and recorded on November 19. 1997 in document No. 1004303 in Bany County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated June 1. 1999. which was recorded on May 6, 2000, in Document No. 1043933 Bany County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed lo be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 36/100 dollars ($83,838.36), including mterest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on May 22. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: . ”0 The North 379 Feet of the West 60 acres of the Northeast 1/4 ot Section 32, Town 4 North. Range 9 West, except the West 744 feet thereof subject to the right of way for Grange Road. The redemption period shall be 6 mdnth(s) from the dale ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: AnrH 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200231113 Team J (5/8) first-served basis. Team rosters are due by the first game. If the fee and the registration form arc not received by the deadline, the team will not be placed on the schedule. Teams may split the fee with a sponsor any way they prefef. Checks should be made payable to the "YMCA" and mailed to P.O. Lox 252. Hastings. Mi. 49058 There will be a managers' meeting on Wednesday. April 23. The Meeting will be held at the YMCA office located al 2055 Ircquois Trail. Hastings at 7:30 p.m. Teams unable to send a representative to this meet­ ing must call the YMCA. 945-4574 ext. 102. This league is open to players at least 18 years old and out of high school. Individu­ als looking for a team to play with should contact the YMCA office or attend the managers’ meeting. If teams are looking for more players please let the YMCA know. For more infortnation call: YMCA of Barry County Attn: Dave Storms. Execu­ tive Director P.O. Box 252 Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-4574 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hM been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David H. Conrad and Patricia A Conrad, husband and wife --- n ,1.1 to 1nomesfoe Hu,..;,*. ILsnong. ■~ I.W, (original 1.11,1 mongagorsj inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 16. 2001 and record­ ed on November 5, 2001 in Liber Document No. 1069216 in Bany County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the FEDER­ AL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States cf America, as assignee by an assignment dated March 21. 2003. whch was recorded on March 31. 2003, in Uber Document #1101249 Bany County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED SIX­ TEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY­ SEVEN AND 29/100 dollars ($116.627.29). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 10) p.m.. on May 22. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKfi&BPMNM, BawytaMF. Mteifi. and are deseftoed as: * Lot 33 of Olson's Subdivision, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 16. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 17.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fwms. Ml 48025 Fite 4200316135 Team J (5/8) West Michisan’s Most Inspiring Retail Gardenins Experience! Opening April 19! Two acres of annuals and perennials grown under one roof! Specializing in new and unusual varieties! Visit our gift shop "The Garden House” filled with unique and wonderful items for your garden and home! Gardening Class on "Raised Beds within the Landscape” with Dick Karas of Karas Kare - April 22 - 7-8 pm - s10.00 fee Perennial Sale! April 19 - May 2 Buy 3, Get 1 Free of equal or lesser value 6900 N M37 Hwy Middleville Ml 49333 M37 Hwy, 2 miles south of Caledonia Hours: Mon - Fri 9-8, Sat. 9-6; Closed Sunday Call 269.795.8811 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 17.2003 LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD APRtt.9, 2003 All Board Members present. Approved agenda The minutes of the previous meeting and Treasurer's report were accepted as printed. General Appropriations Act and Salary Schedule Resolutions approved Granted Tim Case a leave ol absence from Fire Department not to exceed one year. Road work lor the year was approved. Approved investment in Fire Fund CD's. Payment ot vouchers approved. June Doster. Clerk Attested to by: Robert Mack. Supervisor (4/17) SYNOPSIS HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Township April 8,2003 Ail Board members present; County Commissioner Neil; 1 guest; Minutes approved; Reports received from Treasurer. County Commissioner. Clerk, and Supervisor. Approved asking for assistance with cemetery Hag Adopted depredation policy lor GASB 34. Adopted 1% administration foe resolution lor summer tex collection. Approved road program ol $66,790 and $10,995 per application ol dust control Approved $2000 commitment to Community Vis. Paid outstanding Wls. Adjourned at 8:15. Bonnie L Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor (4/17) Short Foredoeure Notice - Berry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCI­ ATES P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Uoyd R. Morse. Jr. and Joyce Morse, hueband and wife to The Huntington National Bank, successor by merger to FMB-Arcadia Bank. Mortgagee, dated June 23.1997. and recorded on July 23.1997. in Uber 702. on page 766. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage them is claimed to be due at the dais hereof toe sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED SEVENTY THREE AND 77/100 DOL­ LARS ($121,873.77). inducing adjustable rale interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and toe stanna in such case made and provided. no«co is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 140 o'clock pjn.. on April 24. 2003 Said premises are situated In Township of Hope. Bany County. Michigan, wto are described as: LAND SITUATED iH THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 10. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, BETTER DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 30 MMUTES 59 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF HEAD LAKE ROAD. 666 35 FEET: THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 567.53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST 429.98 FEET TO THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST. 291.57 FEET TO THE EAST UNE OF SAC SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST UNE. 715.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 270.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 43 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 59 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 421.76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER THE WESTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR EXISTING HEAD LAKE ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months from toe date ot such sale. Dated: March 10,2003 The Huntington National Bank, successor by merger to FMB-Arcadia Bank Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HBs. MtoYgan 48334 <4H7) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy James Orr, unmarried (original mortgagors) to Charter One Bank. N.A. tot/a First Federal of Michigan, tho Michigan operating name of Charter One Bank. F.S.B.. Mortgagee dated May 7, 1999. and recorded on May 14. 1999 Instrument 11029581 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there .* claimed to ba due at the date hereof tho sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX AND 57/100 dollars ($121.006 57) including interest at 7.050% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wik be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 140 p.m., on May 22. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as* That part of the East 1/2, Southwest 1/4. Northeast fractional 1/4. Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 1334.36 feet along the South line ol said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds West 690.0 feet along the East kne of said East 1/4, Southwest 1/4, Northeast 1/4 to the Point of Beginning; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 666.92 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 10 seconds West 250.0 feet along the West line ol said East 1/4, Southwest 1/4, Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 second: East 666.83 feet; thence South 00 degree* 20 minutes 27 seconds East 250.0 feet Mong the East line of saki East 1/2. Southwest 1/4, Northeast 1/4 to toe Point of Beginning. Subject to and together with an ease­ ment tor ingress, egress and utility purposes over the East 66 feet of the South 940 feet of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4, Northeast 1/4. The redemption period shall be 12 morth(s) from toe date of such sate. Dated: Aorii 17.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL; Team W (248) 593-1312 Troll & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fvms. Ml 48025 Rio #200317278 Team W (5/8) Njtice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-DefauR has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D Vtekery and Susan K Vickery , husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, deled October 23, 1998, and recorded on October 29, 1998 in Uber Instrument No. 1020061 in Barry County RecoMs, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be duo al toe dale hereof toe sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED SIXTY-SIX AND 75/100 dollars ($46,466.75). including interest al 6375% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 140 PM, on May 15, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, Barry County, Michigan, and we described as: Commencing •* Southeast comer of the Nath 40 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, tor a place ol beginning, tnence west aw loet, tnence ooum 220 feet, thence East 200 feel thence North 220 feet, to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 monto(s) from toe dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 6003241a. m wntcn case me reoempoon peroo snas oe days from toe date of such sale. Dated: April 10,2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Roed. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte # 200224940 Team C (4/10H5/1) Baltimore Township - Dust Control As a service to township residents, the Baltimore Township Board will again contract to have calcium chloride spread in front of residences for those wishing to purchase it The cost this year will be .25 per foot. Please note that the rate charged includes 3 applications at 26%. If there is not enough purchased to order the minimum 5000 gallons for each application, your money will be refunded. Please make checks payable to Baltimore Township and send along with the order form to: Baltimore Township Clerk. 5766 Henry Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058. By April 30. 2003. Baltimore Township is not endorsing or guaranteeing the product being used, the Township is only acting as an intermediary for those wishing to purchase dust control. This is not a revenue producing program for the township, all money collected is used only for dust control. Name Phone Address ________________ x .25 per foot = $ ___________ WEST NILE VIRUS THREATENS, continued from page 2 the city to use $334,000 of federal grant funds for improvements on east State Street. The agreement also includes $155,000 of taxpayer city funds for con­ struction of water main and sanitary sewer along the street. Bids for the project were opened last Thursday. * Set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. April 28 to solicit comments about the proposed special parking assessment district for downtown businesses to pay for mainte­ nance and snow plowing. It would pay for a portion of maintenance costs for downtown parking lots. Total cost to be assessed is $21.2000. PARKS BOARD Continued from page 2 with a statement in the interviews that the artifacts were in terrible shape. He said his son and Barnard did extensive work to keep up collections of historical items. In other business Tuesday evening, the Parks and Recreation Commission: • Approved the purchase of a new secu­ rity system for $9,438, plus a $36 monthly monitoring fee, for three buildings in Charlton Park Village. • Agreed to continue the “no overnight" stays in park buildings policy, despite re­ cent requests. Barnard told the commission the buildings in the village are not regarded as acceptable as living quarters. “It is not in our mission to be a living history museum," she noted. • Again turned down a suggestion to have a retreat for commission members to discuss long-range goals and objectives, perhaps with new Director George W. Shannon when he arrives. Rich, Van Nortwick and Doyle spoke up in favor of the idea. Rich said, "ft’s not an attempt to micro­ manage, it's an attempt to set long-range goals. Without a plan for this park, we can’t move forward with other things in parks and recreation.” Morgan quipped that perhaps the board could buy some cans of mosquito spray and hold it at Chariton park in July. However, a 6-3 vote cleared the issue off the agenda for the rest of the year 2003. Rich, Van Nortwick and Weingartz all voted no. • Was told by Barnard there are plans to move a cable Internet connection into the Upjohn House. There had been complaints earlier that there was no Internet service at Charlton Park grounds. • Authorized Neil to sign a contract with Civil War re-enactors for another historical festival this summer. • Was given an “annual report" by Doyle, who now has been on the commis­ sion for one year. “1 think this board has made a lot of great progress," he said. “We’ve tackled some situations that weren’t done in the past. I think this board has worked re­ markably well together. There is a dramatic difference in the way the board functions over a year ago.” • Heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance to eliminate language in the Code of Ordinances stating that a member of the planning commission would sit on the zoning board of appeals. The require­ ment was eliminated from most sections of the code and has not been the practice for years. Council will vote on passage at the April 28 meeting. • Heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance that would increase the maxi­ mum allowable width for driveway ap­ proaches to 40 feet along state highways within the city to meet Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation standards. Council will vote on passage at the April 28 meet­ ing. • Decided to discuss the fiscal year 2003­ 2004 budget in a special workshop at 6 p.m. Monday. April 21. in the council chambers. • Agreed to allow Pennock Health Serv­ ices close Center Street between Boltwood Street and Michigan Avenue for a bicycle safety event in the Felpausch Food center parking lot. The Derek Edwards Bicycle Safety Jamboree will provide free bicycle helmets to children and parents and teach a bicycle safety course with completion li­ cense and free bike registration through the city police department May 31. • Approved a request for use of Bob King Park as a base of operations for their annual Thomapple Festival and River Clean Up project on May 17. • Agreed to let the YMCA use Bob King and Fish Hatchery Park ball fields for sum­ mer games and practices. • Approved use of Fish Hatchery Park for the Girl Scouts' annual Summer Fun Day Camp in June. • Agreed to place the Barry County Fair banner across State Street and waive the fee. • Gave permission to the Hastings Cham­ ber of Commerce Springfest Farmer’s Mar­ ket use of Tyden Park parking lot on May • Approved the Barry County March of Dimes WalkAmerica Saturday, April 26, at Fish Hatchery Park. • Was told by Fire Chief Roger Cans that the annual Hastings Fire Department Pan­ cake Breakfast will be Saturday, May 3, from 7 a.m. to noon, at the fire station on Mill Street. * PHOTO Where you get your photos processed DOES matter! It’s vacation time! Get the best reproduction possible from the prgfessionals at Printing Plus. We help memories last forever! 35mm Film Processing NE HOUR SERVICE One Hour, Same Day or Next Day Available 24 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET INCLUDES INDEX PRINT MM ONLY 1-Hour Processing Additional APS . Processing 25 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET INCLUDES INDEX PRINT Adonxxw Double Prints 35mm or APS with original processing... Notion of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato THS FIRM W A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condtoonsoi a mortgage made by Laurie A. Thomas, married and Donald K. Thomas (original mortgagors) to Mercantile Mortage Company, an Illinois Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2001. and recorded on March 7, 2001 Document No. 1055734 In Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to CMRnanciai Mortgage Company, Assignee by an assignment dated December 23, 2002, which was recorded on January 13, 2003, Doc. #1095406. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date ttereof the sum ot TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHT AND 74/100 dollars ($235,708.74), including Interest at 10.950% per annum. Under toe power of sale containod In said mortgage and too statute in such case mads and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 140 p.m., on May 8, 2003. Said premtsas are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 10 and 11 of Leach Lake Resort, accord­ ing to too Recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 on Pago 68. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date ol such sab, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from tho date ol such sale. Dated: April 3. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TEAM M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite#200233901 Team M (4/24) 99* GET 8X10 ENLARGEMENTS &uk Mr at hext a»r pmcessihs Ash abort ths Prirtiig Pin CM Cart tar extra vatert SPECIALTY PAPERS COPIES SEE OUR HUGE SELECTION OF COLORS & SPECIAL TEXTURES BLACK <£ WHITE OR FULL COLOR CHECK OUR PRICES' Check out all our Special Services:. Big Prints & Poston Folding & Laminating CoHatiag Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings p (fie 616.945.9105 g'^ OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 830 • 1:00 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 17. 2003 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES nnies ILBOX and Marcy Sugar Date your Dr.? Dear Annie: I am a woman in my mid- 20s with a great new professional career. Due to a minor illness, I hive occn seeing a doctor recently and have been to his office four times. Each time, it seems as if he is flirting with me. The doctor is a handsome and charming man, and has truly taken an interest in my well being. The first visit was brief, but he was quite friendly. He commented that he liked my outfit and jokingly asked if 1 had “dressed up” for him. I was flattered. Each sub>cquen» visit, he has noticed my clothes or complimented me on a new hairstyle. Our conversation is easygoing and pleas­ ant. I must add that he has never done or said anything to make me uncomfortable. I unrlcrstand harassment very well, and this isn’t it. I trust him and respect his medical knowledge and demeanor. He has never been inappropriately close or said anything risque or overly personal. I do flirt back with him, and I admit, I may have started the whale thing. I think he’s a great guy. and I truly like him. To put it simply. I en­ joy his company and find him to be just my type: funny, smart and handsome. He doesn't wear a wedding ring, so I as­ sume he’s available. I would very much like to ask him out on a date. My friends say it is unethical for a doctor to ask out a patient, . but it would be perfectly OK for a patient to ask a doctor. What do you say? — Impa­ tient Patient Dear Impatient: It’s not a good idea to date your doctor. What if the relationship goes sour? What if you disagree with his medical treatment? If you want to ask Doc­ tor Handsome on a date, it would be best to stop seeing him professionally. Then you won’t have to worry about a conflict of in­ terest. Spoiled mail Dear Annie: I live in a rural area where all the mailboxes arc in a row out on the highway, whig) is.more than a mile my house .Torsoinc ttme now. my mail has been tampered with. Also, some items 1 have been expecting, such as government checks, have not arrived. I’ve seen certain neighbors prowling near the row of mailboxes and suspect they arc the ones doing the vandalizing and thefts, but I have no real proof. What should I do? — Going Postal in Prescott, Ariz. Dear Prescott: Notify your local post of­ fice immediately that you suspect someone is stealing or tampering with your mail. Meanwhile, have your government checks and any other regular checks directly de­ posited into your bank account. The unforgiving Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Lawrence. Kans..” the young woman who unintentionally ticked off her grandmother by not visiting during spring break. I had a similar problem with my great-grand­ mother. At my wedding, the florist who delivered the corsages mistakenly came up one short. My great-grandmother was the last female relative to show up. and wc didn’t realize wc were missing a corsage until it was too late. Wc apologized, and when wc returned from our honeymoon, wc sent her a very expensive floral arrangement, but she never forgave us and went to her grave hating me for this accidental oversight. That girl’s grandmother doesn’t sound any more forgiving. To Grandma. I say. life is too short for grudges. — No Grudges in North Carolina Dear N.C.: Wc heard from plenty of grandmas who were upset that we didn't in­ sist the girl put Grandma first. While the girl should have made time for Grandma, she apologized, and Grandma should have forgiven her. Instead. Grandma was vindic­ tive and punitive. Good relationships with family members work both ways. Unliked hubby Dear Annie: After graduating from col­ lege. I moved from Canada to the United Stale* , where I met my husband. My family has always enjoyed my husband’s com pans and. until recently, liked him very much. After having our First child, we decided to move back to Canada, near my parents, so we could have some help looking after our son. In fact, we moved right around u»e comer from their house. For the first few months, we spent a great deal of time to­ gether. Then my mother started complain­ ing about little things that my husband does. She also repeated these negative re­ marks to our extended family. My husband and 1 have had some prob­ lems over the years, and unfortunately, my mother has witnessed us bickering. Natu­ rally. that added to the pot of ammo she has used against him. My husband feels the ten- sion when wc arc in Mom’s home, although he tries to act like there is nothing wrong, and he is very polite to her. The final straw was last week, when my husband’s car broke down and wc needed to borrow one of Mom’s cars to gel him to his job inter­ view. She refused, saying she’s “not doing any favors for him.” I chose this man as my husband, and whether Mom likes him or not. I want her to accept us as a married couple She has made it clear she is disappointed in my de­ cision to stay with him and that I’ve “mar­ ried a loser.” After these comments, we had a terrible fight and haven’t spoken for over a week. I’m considering moving away, but it makes me sad to think my son will be miss­ ing his family. What should I do? — Too Close in Ontario Dear Ontario: There's a reason for the saying “Familiarity breeds contempt.” You don't have to move to another country, but it would help if you didn’t live quite so close to Mom. She should not be witness­ ing everything that goes on between you and your husband. A married couple’s life ought to be private. Tell Mom you are sorry if she does not approve of your husband, but you are stick­ ing by him and you expect her to treat him with civility. Period. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing for the following Special Use Permits: Case Number SP-6-2003 Smith Long & Myranda Fast Location: 6320 Cloverdale Rd., in Section 29 of Maple Grove Twp Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for temporary family supplemental housing, in the A zoning district. Case Number SP-7-2003 Kevin Echtinaw. Location: 4803 E M-43 Hwy., in Section 13 of Cartton Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (i.e. hair salon) in a detached accessory building, in the AR zoning district. Case Number SP-8-2003 Kerry & Rosalyn Snider. Location: 3201 Johnson Rd., in Section 30 ol Irving Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation in a detached accessory building, in the AR zoning district MEETING DATE: April 28. 2003. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan Site inspections ol the above desenbed prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hear­ ing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The special use application(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the rr.'eting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County ol Bany. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by Brown. wnting or calling the following: Michael “ County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (*17) Drug update Dear Annie: The letter from “Uninten­ tional Felon in Texas” was written by me. I am the wife who allowed her husband to bring a drug-using friend into our home. I was arrested on a felony charge, even though I did not use any drugs. You gave me some words of encouragement, and I tell you what happened. *-•••* 1he charges were bumped up to first-de­ gree felony with the intent to deliver. My ex-husband pleaded no contest, but. thank­ fully, the charges against me were dropped. I could have spent a long time in prison. 1 am single again, felony-less, and I thank God every day for giving me a second chance. — No Felon in Texas Dear Texas: Thanks for the update. We’re glad to know justice prevailed. Which grad? Dear Aanle: Many of my friends are graduating from different colleges on the same day. and many of my cousins are graduating from high school that same day. So is my younger brother. I love them all and don’t want to miss a moment, but these graduations are spread out all over the state. How can I pick one person’s ceremony over another’s without creating conflict? Your advice is greatly appreciated. — Tom over Lambskins Dear Lambskins: Your brother’s cere­ mony comes first, and your friends and cousins will understand. If you have time to attend another ceremony, select the one that is closest. As for the ones whose cere­ monies you will miss, phone and give them your best wishes, along with your regrets. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi.com. or write to: An­ nie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwjcreators .com. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOB THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT YOU AHEM ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Henry Davis and Frances Davis, husband and wife. JO Advanta National Hank."mortgagee. dated May 26. 1990 and recorded June 4. 1999 in Document 1030668, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY. AS CUSTODIAN OR TRUSTEE. FKA BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALI­ FORNIA N.A by assignment submitted to and recorded by B® Barry County Register ot Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Ten and 58/100 Dollars ($15,210.58) including interest al the rate of 1125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the Slate of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on May 8, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 32. Town 3 North, Range 7 West. Distant West 1180 toet from the East 1/4 post thereof; thence Southerly 470 feet parallel with the West Line of the East 3/4 of the Southeast IM of said section 32; thence West approximately 348 teet parallel with the said East and West IM line of Section 32; thence North 2 degrees 10' W 148 teet: thence N 88 Degrees 01’ E 146 feet; thence N 1 Degree 00' E 317 feet to the East and West 1/4 line of Section 32; thence East 202 feet to the place of beginning. Castleton Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418, in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the dale of the sale. .The, foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 3, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY. AS CUSTODIAN OR TRUSTEE. FKA BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 209 2019 Pub: 4/3 - 5/1 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARv DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Betty Herbst, an unmarried woman (original mort­ gagors) to Mortgage Jcrtromc Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgage. Jated August 14. 2002. and recorded on August 21. 2002 in Instrument No. 1086046 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof tfw sum ot EIGHTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY-ONE AND 99/100 dollars ($80.971 99). including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m.. on May 22. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 3. except the South 6 teet thereof, also except the West 66 leet thereof, ol Block 5 of the Village ol Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 27. also that portion ol alley adjacent thereto ded­ icated to said Lot in Uber 366. Page 199. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) Iron- the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200316963 Team X (SIB) TMS FifiMlfi A OEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1NQ T0 COLLECT A DEBT ANY. FQR THAI PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE Al THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE INACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lyle E. Burch Jr. and Meritt R. Burch, nusband and wile, to Bank Ono. NA. mortgagee, dated December 18, 2001 and ouorded January 7. 2002 in liber 1072569. Barry County Records. There is daimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Thirty-Throe and 71/100 Dollars ($123,033.71) inoudng interest at the Under tho power ol sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County, Michigan at 1X» p-m. on Moy 15,2003. " The premises are located in the Township ol Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described The East 360 tout of the South 660 teat of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1M of section 4, Town 4 North, range 9 West, the West 300 toet ot the South 660 toet of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of section 4. Town 4 North, Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date ol such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party ouys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 10,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Bank One. NA . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 z Trov. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Pub: vio-am Fite No. 224.0790 $4.95/mo Internet? By David Stowers There is a great company in tne area called Netpenny.net. Netpcnny.net offers fast. reliable, and extreme/y inexpensive dial-up access Internet to our community for only $4.95 a month. They have no contracts, no set up fees and they don’t even require a credit card - With the cost of • Internet for most families in our area running in excess of S19.95 or more per month, its refreshing to know that wc have a high-quality/Iow-cost alternative - For more info go Looking for a Unique Graduation Announcement? Cartson CrafT* aTmourxenieTns ICT you select the wording, the ink color, and the design to create an announcement that is YOW (Formerly Advanced Commercial Printers) . 1351 N. Broadwayl (M-43) 1 (616) 945-9105 to www.netpenny.netor call them toll free (438) 24B-7239. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew T Graham and Penny J. Graham, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 13. 2000. and recorded on Apnl 19.2000 in Document • 1043322 n Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 16. 2000. which was recorded on November 27. 2000. in Document < 1052308. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTYFOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETYTHREE AND 02/100 dollars ($154,793.02). including interest at 8 500% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1O0 PM. on May 1.2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Bony Crunty, Michigan, and are described as: the East 200 feet of the following a parcel 418 feet Eas’ and West by 418 feet North and South out of the Southwest comer of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North. Range 8 West Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 27. 2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Teain S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Bute 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte • 200315433 Teams <127>-(4/17) NOTICE OF MQRTQAQEAALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by BRENDA S. ROBERT, now known as BRENDA S CULP, whose address is 530 W. Marshall Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now known as Rural Development). Untied Slates Department ol Agriculture, with its guaranteed loan center being located at 3469 E. Grand River Avenue. Howell. Michigan 48843. me Mortgagee, such Mortgage being dated May 11.1992 and record­ ed May 14. 1992 in Uber 543 ot Barry County Records on Pages 869 through 872, inclusive, said Borrower having entered into a certain Reamortization Agreement with the Government effective September 23. 1993. and by reason of such default the Mortgagee electa to declare me entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY­ SEVEN AND 79/100 ($86,377.79) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover tho debt now remaining secured by said Mortgages, or any part thereof, whereby the power al sate contained in said Mortgages has become operative; Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sate containod in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statue in such case made and provided, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be neces sary. at p.Uc auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings on Thursday, May 1, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. local time, in the afternoon of said day. and said promises will be sokl to pay the amount to as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 825 percent interest, legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insurance that sard Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; which said promises are Described m said Mortgage as totows, to wit Lands and premises situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, and State of Mfchigan. Lot 1259. City of Hastings, accordmg to me recorded plat thereof in Libor 4 of Plots on page 1 (Comnionly known as 530 W. Marshak Streel. Hastings. Michigan 49058; Tax Roll No. 08-55­ 001-461-00.) The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date ot sale unless the property is aban­ doned in which case the redemption period shall be tnirty (30) days from the date of sate. This is an attempt to collect a debt Any information obtained wil be used tor that purpose For further information with regard to this lorectosure contac' the Community Development Manager at tho local office o' Rural Development at 3334 Edgewood Road. P.O. Box 129, Bemen Springs. Michigan 49103. telephone (269) 471­ 9111. extension 118. Deled: March 24. 2003 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acta.g through the Farmers Home Administration (row Rural Development). United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee Robert J Zrtta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee SCHEUERLE & ZITTA 300 Washington Street P.O. Box 212 Grand Haven. Ml 49417 (616) 842-1470 E.L.S. inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • • • • • • All 48 States vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East Coast - west Coast Call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 (4-24) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 17. 2003 Exchange Club Young Citizens of Month selected for April Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for April are Luke Howell Zachary Jarman and Heather Cady. Bianca Iberle. shown here with teacher Diane Brighton, has been se­ lected by the Exchange Club of Hast­ ings as Young Citizens of the Month for April at St. Rose School. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for April, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Megan Gould. Kylee Howard and John Nichols, shown with teacher John Merritt. erica1 symbol • '*« Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors this month from the Exchange Club of Hastings are Brad Horton. April Franklin, Kristina Dobbin. Ricky Mathis. Megan Listraw. Jordan Ranbin and Larry Lake. Absent from the photo were Hannah Buckles. David Cole and Morgan Miller. Star Elementary’s Young Citizens of the Month for April, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Clint Brill and Daniel Soghomonian, shown with teacher Amy Tebo. The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for April, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Kaylee Kidder and Rikki McMeflen, shown here with teacher Tory Marsiglia UseBANNER j'm'j <. Switch To ALLTEL AND GET THE MOST FOR YOUR MINUTES UNLIMITED Jessica Barrus. shown here with teacher Trisha Kietzman, is Young Citi­ zen of the Month for April from Pleasantview Elementary School. . NOTICE TO BIDDERS Night & Weekend Minutes Sealed proposals wW be received at the office of the Bany County Road Commtsson. 1725 West M-43 Highway. P.O. Box 158, Hastings. Ml 49058. until 1000 a m Tuesday. May 6. 700 2003. lor the purchase of the following 1. (2) - New Tandem Diesel Truck Cab 8 Chassis (64.000)b QVW Minimum) 2(1)- New Motor Grader (32.3571» Minimum) 3 Truck Boxes and Hydraulics Specifications for Diesel Cab & Chassis Specifications and additional information may be obtained el the Road Commission Office at the above address Anytime Minutes S39.9St AM proposals must be plainly marked as to their contents The Board reserves the right to reject any or ail proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission MOTOROLA V60i MOTOROLA T720 KYOCERA 2135 With Full Color Screen BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Donald Willcutt, Chairman Roger Pashby, Member D. 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Cellular (231) 737-2355 St. Joseph Cellular Choices (269) 983-'u00 Whitehall G - a: L-res (231)893-6300 Property is located at 530 West Marshall St.. Hastings, Michigan The sale will be held at I p.m. at the east entrance to the Circuit Court located in the City of Hastings, Michigan Minimum bid is $61,601.OO S.E.V. is $45,380 Property Sells “AS IS" The home is a ranch with 2 bedrooms, I bath, on a full unfinished basement. The home has 960 sq. ft. This foreclosure sale is subject to six-month redemption rights. Terms—certified funds delivered to the sheriff at the sale. For mart details, contact: Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Rural Oeteh’pmenl It An Lifual Opft-irtunttx Lender £j=| Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 17. 2003 - Page 17 Spring Plow Day slated at Historic Bowens Mills Historic Bowens Mills will present the “Spring Annual Plow Day” from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday in the third of a scries of four “Celebration of Spring” festivals this month. The events will begin in the Bowens Mills “Gathering Place" with live baby ani­ mals, spring time displays, demonstrations, live country music and springtime photos and continues throughout the historical park with outdoor springtime activities. There will be several teams of draft horses & plowing demonstrations though out the day. In the past there have been as many as 21 teams of horses plowing and they come to the mill to plow, from all over Michigan. “All through history the planting of the fields and large farming tasks brought peo­ ple together to lighten the work and make it more enjoyable,” said Bowens Mills co­ owner Carlccn Sabin. “Plowing the soil in springtime at Historic Bowens Mills brings together groups of friends and neighbors lending a helping hand in preparing the ground and planting seeds for an assured good crop in the harvest season. “It is a day to come and spend time at the farmstead of Historic Bowens Mills and ex­ perience the beauty of draft animals at work in the field. A time to share in the pleasure of celebrating spring and the plowing of the fields, with people inter­ ested in teaching and learning the skills, and to enjoy the beauty of their work. “It is a yearly celebration of the spring turning of fertile soils that began here in 1992," added Sabin. “If you have a team and would like to join in our Annual Spring Plow Day, please come, we'd enjoy having you here." Spnng Plow Day will feature old-fashioned demonstrations such as this one on site. formed from 2 to 4 p.m. by the "Landmark Band." The Bowens Mills Studios photog­ rapher will be on hand for children and family spring portraits. They arc printed digitally. There is no admission charge to the Gathering Place. There is a $2 admission to the historical park that includes a free horse-drawn wagon ride and a barnyard horse pull at 4 p.m. Other attractions in the park arc the "Fork River Trappers Trading Post," along with the 1864 grist mill, the 1850s one room Moe school house and the 1840s plank house. There will also be pony rides available ($2 charge). in the driveway. As the deputies ap­ proached the subjects they heard one of them yell "Cops" and the subjects fled on foot. The deputies caught the subjects after a foot chase and returned to the residence with them. It was discovered that the sub­ jects had been loading lab equipment and chemicals used in the manufacturing proc­ ess into the trunk of the car when the depu­ ties pulled in. The house was searched which revealed more evidence that methamphetamine had been produced in the residence, along with Parks plan carry in, carry out program a substantial amount of hazaidous waste that had been generated in the manufactur­ ing process. Members of WEMET where called to the scene to assess the lab, and to properly dispose of the hazardous byproducts. Two Otsego men ages 24 and 25 where taken into custody and face charges of pos­ sessing and operating a meth lab. A 19-year-old female who was at the residence at the time was arrested on an outstanding warrant, and no charges for her ’ arc being in connection with this case. Day users at Michigan state parks, rec­ reation areas and linear trails will be asked to carry out everything they carry in under a new program announced last week. The “Carry In, Carry Out Trash Free Parks" program asks day users at more than 35 facilities to remove their own refuse. The Yankee Springs State has not decided to implement the program as yet. Signs in day-usc areas and at trail heads will inform visitors of the program. Small plastic bags will be available from dispens­ ers in picnic areas for visitors to use. I-arge groups, howeverf m./MnMraged<to bring MORTGAGE SALE • Detain ha, been made In the coidmon, ot a mortgage made by: Robin L Glaaa. a angle womwi lo Unital Stale, ol America, acting througi’ the Farmer, Home Admlniatration. United State, Department ol Agriculture. Mortgagee, dated Apnl to. 1991. and recorded on Apr, 10.1991. m Liber 514. on page 55. Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there la daimed to be due at the date hareol the sum ol SIXTY TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE AND 62/100 DOLLARS ($62,963 62). including intaest at 8.75% par annum. Under the power of ade contained in Mid mortgage and me statute n such case made and provided. notice la hereby given that Mid mort­ gage wB be toredoeod by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premtart. or some part ol mam. at public vendue, at tho Bany County CourthouM In Heating,. Mictagan. at 1:00 0 doc* p.m., on May 15. 2003. Said premise, ire Mualed m Township ol Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are desalted as: LOT 7. HERBERTS ACRES. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26. RIGHT OF WAY IN FAVOR OF CON­ SUMERS POWER COMPANY. AS DISCLOSED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN LIBER 243 PAGE 217. BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS. BUT OMITTING RESTRICTIONS. IF ANY. BASED ON RACE. COLOR. RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. AS CONTAINED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN LSER 293, PAGE 151. ITEM NO 06-104)14­ 223-00 The redempto, penoo utefl te 6 months from the data ot such Mie unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day, from the date ol such sale Dated. Apr, 2. 2003 Unital Stales of America, admg through the Farmer, Home Administration. Unital States ol Department ol Agriculture Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 6 ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Sula 222 Farmington HAs. Mctvgan 48334 (5/8) I their own larger bags. Campgrounds are not part of the program. The goals arc to improve the overall ap­ pearance and safety of the parks through the removal of unsightly, pcst-attracting re­ fuse containers, as well as to ptomotc an outdoor ethic embracing the idea that park users are active partners in the stewardship of Michigan’s natural resources. Officials hope it also discourages wasteful picnic practices and encourages reusing and recy­ cling and ensure more productive use of park staff time by limiting the time spent on trash removal. At least 23 other state park systems across the United States have been reaping the benefits of this type of program. Park visitors only need to make small changes to see significant waste reduction. State parks participating include: Bewabic, Cheboygan, Clear Lake, Harris­ ville, Hoffmaster, Holland, Lakeport, Lud­ ington, Maybury, McLain, Mitchell, Mus­ kegon, Muskallonge, North Higgins Lake, Orchard Beach, Port Crescent, Seven Lakes, Silver Lake, Sleeper, South Higgins Lake, Traverse City, Van Riper and Wil­ son. For more information, call Colleen Ste­ inman at 517-373-0399. Get Ready For Fishing Season I "------ 3-^*------ bi loemg mt-mory of our rirnr mother. SJjerio ‘Hlusc/i Stream MAP ^Ac/retson— ir/io imiuud oiray our- yi-rir ngri on./lpril 21. 2002 O l p .// iiwa/a r liohlx her rhiltlmiki hand*Jhrjiml n Huh irhih. finl *hi hokhlluir luorleJUnrir. J hr luring rlrugrlilr-m- LEGAL 1 NOTICE Short Foradooura Node, - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN S ASSOCI­ ATES P.O, IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (24*) 639-7460 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MH-ITARY DUTY, Historic Bowens Mills is a visitor sup­ ported. second generation family owned and operated state historic site. The mission of cunent owners Owen and Carleen Sabin is to preserve the history of days gone by for future generations to Icam from and en­ joy. Bowens Mills is located midway be­ tween Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, two miles north of Yankee Springs State Park on Briggs Road near Gun Lake. For more information call 269-795-7530 or visit www.BowcnsMills.com. Baby chicks will be available for the petting at Bowens Mills Saturday after­ noon. Meth lab discovered in Otsego Township Deputies from the Allegan County Sher­ iffs Office discovered ? meth lab in the 1700 block of 108th Avenue in Otsego Township April 9. Deputies Mshar and Kamminga received a tip that a clandestine lab was being oper­ ated out of a residence in the 1700 block of 108th Ave. in Otsego Township. Acting on the tip, the two deputies went to the residence to follow up on the infor­ mation. When the deputies pulled into the driveway they observed Jpadiqg items into the trunk of a car UM was parked Inside the Gathering Place there will be live baby animals for the children to hold, cheese making demonstrations and “The Miller's Wife." Country music will be pre­ of Michigan The First and Only Hi^iiy Detailed Map of Its Kind CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Special Budget Workshop Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. April 21, 2003, in the City Hall Council Chamber. 201 E. State Street Hastings. Michigan, for the purpose ol discussing the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget For additional information pertaining to said work session, please contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 269-945-2468. 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If she completes probation successfully, her jail sentence will be suspended. In other recent business in Barry County Circuit Court: • Robert L. James, 27 of Albion was dis­ missed from probation. James was serving probation on a January 2002 conviction of resisting arrest. • Paul M. Garten. 18. of Hastings was sentenced to 16 to 24 months in prison for an assault conviction. Garten was given credit for 144 days al­ ready served in jail. He was order to pay $1,497 in restitution and assigned to a spe­ cial boot camp prison. • Sentencing for Brandon D. Devore. 17, of Middleville was delayed until May 26 to allow the prosecutor's office more time to prepare sentencing information. Devore is being sentenced for resisting and obstructing a police officer and posses­ sion of marijuana. He was released from jail on a S 1.000. personal recognizance bond pending sentencing. • Donald P. Swanson. 41, of Delton was found guilty of charges of violating his pro­ bation by committing domestic violence and drinking alcohol. He was serving probation for possession of a controlled substance. Sentencing was set for April 24. • Melissa A. Morgan, 27, of Delton was sentenced to probation and 30 days in jail for possession of methamphetamine Oct. 6, 2002, in Hope Township. She was ordered • A May 22 sentencing date was set for Erich A. Kent, 19, of Plainwell for violat­ ing his probation by failing to report to Drug Court and failing to attend counsel- Read Ads that Get Results! In Miiinniain FARMALL SUPER M, high A low range, $1,600 obo. (616)765-9919 or (616)293­ 6234 1 BEDROOM APART­ MENT: attached garage. No pets or smoking, references, $500. (269)948-2606 LOVE N CARE AFC Home now has openings- We give loving care to our communi- 1999 HOLIDAY RAMBLER: diesel pusher motorhome, kitchen/coucn slide, LOAD­ ED with extras, 23,000 miles, $97,000 obo. (269)721-8019 PENDING STRIKE AT SLEEP TTTE: Talks came to a screeching halt today in the latest round of negotiations at the Sleep Tite Pajama Factory. Company President Hasler stood firm on his resistance to employee demands for a 7-1/le raise. Meanwhile, Catherine Williams (Babe) attempted to halt produc­ tion by jamming the line. Plant Superintendent, Sid Sorokin, managed to fix the problem and restart produc­ tion in less than an hour. Babe was fired on the spot Further negotiations are scheduled tor April 24th, 25th A 26th at Central Auditorium in Hastings at 7pm nightly. These talks are open to the public and everyone is highly encovraged to attend. Presented by Thomapple Players 2000 BANK REPO: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath, extra dean, $33,000 owed. Payments as low as $299 a month. Call to­ day, Meadowstone Homes, (2o9)948-2387. HOMES ON LAND: Mead­ owstone homes is now offer­ ing new A used homes on land. Payments as low as $399 a month to qualified buyers. All credit applica­ tions accepted. Call today to qualify, (269)948-2387. LIQUIDATION SALE: new 2001/2002 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! 1 left! (269)948-2387, Meadow­ stone Homes. ________ MOVE IN TODAY! Availa ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes at cost. Save thousands, lyr. free lot rent to qualified buyers. Located inside the Meadow Stone mobile home park. Meadow­ Stone Homes, behind Seif Chevrolet. (269)948-2387 BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe ? bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM, I LOVE YOU! l/fu < limn nn\ SHIMMY INTO SHAPE with belly dance classes, call Jasmine (269)948-3656. I.iih ii A (.nudi n CUSTOM ROTOTILUNG for gardens & deer plots. Cook's Excavating, (269)758­ 3654. I tilmimln < 1988 FORD F-150: WITH CAR VERY LOW MILES, GOOD CONDITION, STANDARD TRANSMIS­ SION (4-SPEED W/OD), OIL CHANGED EVERY 3500-4,000 MILES. ASK­ ING $1,800 OBO. 269-945­ 9199 AFTER 5PM. Ilnm, Indi. BERBER CARPET: 40 yards, gorgeous, cannel wheat col­ or, bought, never unrolled, 2 months old cost S600, sell $225. (517)204-0600 P1LLOWTOP MATTRESS* SET: queen, new (still in plastic) cost $800. Sell $150. (517)626-7089 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. INSIDE HUGE MOVING SALE: furniture, appliances & many more items. 9am5pm, April 11th, 12th, 18th A 19th. 10805 E. Shore Dr., Del­ ton. POODLE PUPS: AKC Standard, buy now and get first 2 groomings free. Maple Valley Pet Grooming, (517)231-6858. FOR SALE: like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000. QUEEN LOG BED. Amish made. New mattress set Cost $1,000 - sell $150. (989)227-2986 !h /p Wmih ,1 DENTAL HYGIENIST: 3 days per week, $26/hr. for the right applicant Fax re­ sume to (517)852-9977. GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE is now accepting appli­ cations. Must be 18 to apply and able to pass random drug test, will train. Call (269)795-7388. THE FAMILY OF Thelma Barnum would like to thank every­ one for the flowers, contri­ butions to the American Caner Society, food, cards and calls. Thank you to the Tendercare staff for her care. A special Thank you to Rev. Anton for his comforting words, to the First United Methodist Womens Circle for the delicious luncheon, and to Dave Wren and staff of Wren Funeral Home for their services. God Bless each and every one. J eralee and Gordon Sheldon, Bruce and Carol Barnum. A’. nl I sinh FOR SALE BY OWNERS: 528 S. Washington St, Hast­ ings. 4 Bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, central air, built-in pantrv, formal dining room, new dishwasher, replace­ ment windows upstairs, cor­ ner lot. 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' I 1996 CHEVY LUMIMA: POWER STEERING, POW­ ER BRAKES, POWER LOCKS, AM/FM/CASSETTE, ELECTRIC START­ ER, CAR BRA, TILT STEERING, A/C, INTER­ MITTENT WIPERS, CRUISE CAR IS IN FAN­ TASTIC CONDITION, NO RUST/NO CHIPS, KEY­ LESS ENTRY. RUNS EX­ CELLENT, OIL CHANGED EVERY 3,500-4,000 MILES. ASKING $4,000 OBO. CALL (269)945-9199 AFTER 5PM. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173._____________ LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE: professional carpet 6c upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We re now accepting Mastercard, Visa 6c Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035._________ PARTY LITE OPEN HOUSE: 10am-4pm, Sat., April 26th. 519 S. Hanover, Hastings. Come 6c browse, some pieces from the new line. Fisher asked Kent why he didn’t report. Kent replied that his car broke down. Fisher said Kent had dropped out of sub­ stance abuse treatment. Kent had been on probation for posses­ sion of marijuana and disorderly conduct. He was released on a $2,000 personal re­ cognizance bond • Nicholas Townsend, 18, of Middleville was sentenced to one year probation for de­ livery and manufacture of marijuana. Townsend is the son of Steven Town­ send. 36, who was sentenced the previous week to 90 days in jail and two years of probation for selling marijuana. Nicholas Townsend's attorney argued for leniency because the son was influ­ enced in his illegal activity by his father and had no previous criminal history. • Mandy K. Rench. 27, of Hastings was sentenced to 90 days in jail and one year probation for larceny in a building (stealing three pavrhecks) and uttering and publish­ ing (cashing a business paycheck). If she completes probation successfully, her jail sentence will be suspended. Rench said she moved to get away from everything, is looking for a 12-step support group and is attending school to be a nurse's aide. Judge Fisher asked her if there are drugs in her new location. Rench re­ plied that she doesn't know because she doesn't know anyone there. • Sentencing has been delayed until June 5 for Gary S. Spicer, 28. of Hastings. Spicer is being sentenced for violating his probation by failing to complete drag treatment. He was on probation for a con­ viction of uttering and publishing (falsify­ ing bank checks) and faces a maximum of 14 years in prison. Spicer’s attorney st id Spicer has done numerous things to address his “substantial drag problem,” such as joining Alcoholics Anonymous. He also has a good job, the at­ torney said. Fisher said, “I put your brother in prison and I don’t want to put you there, too." The judge delayed sentencing in order to sec how well Spicer progresses with his treatment. • Jonathan W. Richardson, 20, of Clarks­ ville was sentenced to one year in jail and three years probation for home invasion, second degree. He was given credit for 94 days served in jail. If he completes probation success­ fully, the balance of his jail sentence will be suspended His attorney said this is the first time Richardson has been pressurec’ to walk this straight of a line. Riclprdson said he’s been in jail since Feb. 6c Fisher asked him how he liked it. Richardson said, "I don’t. I know I messed up. We have to learn front our mis­ takes.” • A May 22 sentencing date was set for James D. Simons, 39, of Hastings. Simons 15 being sentenced for assault with a dan­ gerous weapon, a felony, and being a habit­ ual offender. • Daryl Stoken, 43, of Lansing was ar­ raigned on a charge of violating his proba­ tion violation by driving drank. He was al­ ready on probation for operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor. A hearing was scheduled for April 24. Stoken was released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond. Snowmobiles banned in Village of Middleville The Village Council of Middleville made a difficult decision at its April 8 meeting when it decided to close the snowmobile trail through the village. There have been many complaints this year from residents about some snowmobilers not following the posted rales. The snowmobile trail through the village had al­ lowed snowmobile riders to visit the gas station and local restauarants. The snowmobile trail was maintained by volunteers. It was pointed out that these riders were not the ones riding too late at night or across residents lawns. Delton toddler killed in traffic rollover BEDFORD TOWNSHIP — A 1-year-old Delton girl died in a rollover car crash April 11. around 8 p.m . on Banficld Road and M-37. Battle Creek police said. Erin L. Krebs was in a child safety scat trapped inside the car while the baby’s mother. Tara L. Ricks, 26, father. Duane Krebs. 25. and brother Sacbien Krebs. 3, were outside the vehicle with minor injuries when police arrived. The survivors were taken to Battle Creek Health Systems. Sgt. Scott Metzgar said alcohol appeared to be a factor as well as a high rate of speed. He said Ricks lost control of the vehicle on a curve, which caused it to flip end-to-end. “The vehicle was heavily damaged in the front, rear and top,” Metzgar said. However, the cause of the crash remains under investigation as police await work on reconstruction of the accident and laboratory results on the blood-alcohol level of the driver. Drunk driver flees after striking car HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Hastings man was arrested for drank driving April 6 after he sideswiped another vehicle and left the scene of the accident, Michigan Stale Police of the Hastings Post said. The drank driver crossed the center line castbound on Nashville Road near River Road. Police said the suspect stopped and spoke with the driver of the other vehicle. 27year-old Gary Sanlnoccncio of Hastings, then drove away. Sanlnoccncio was not in­ jured. Police located the drank driver’s vehicle in Hastings and found the driver hiding near a garage, they said. The man appeared to be intoxicated, refused to take a sobriety test and resisted arrest, police said. A blood alcohol test was administered to the driver at the Barry County Jail, police said. Results indicated a blood alcohol level of 20, which is twice the legal limit. The man’s name was withheld pending arraignment. Bellevue man arrested for beating wife JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — A 35-ycar-old Bellevue resident was arrested for as­ saulting his wife April 7, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post said. Police said the suspect struck his wife in the head several times. The 35-year-old vic­ tim called 911. Police said the suspect left the house but returned when troopers arrived. He was ar­ rested on charges of domestic violence. Police would not disclose the name of the man who was arrested. Two speed limit signs reported stolen HOPE TOWNSHIP — Two speed limit signs were reported missing from Pike Road March 26, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post said. Residents erected the signs because of problems with speeding vehicles in the area, they said. The theft is a larceny. No suspects are reported, police said. Attempted break-in falls at C and N HASTINGS TOWNSHIP —An attempted breaking and entering occurred over the weekend of March 28 at C and N supply located in the 1000 block of south M-37, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post said. An unknown suspect attempted entry through a back door but was not successful be­ cause the door was re-enforced from the inside, police said. Loud music leads to arrests of 3 CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Three Carlton Township residents were arrested for re­ sisting and obstructing a police officer April 2 when police responded to complaints of loud music at a mobile home park on Barber Road, Michigan State Police said. Troopers said they could hear the music across the park. When they turned off the power to the trailer, John Loucks, 41, came out of the home and fell from the landing onto a cement pad, police said. All three were intoxicated, including Tamie Wanamaker, 38, and Gary L. Little, 59, police said. Police said they’ve had many complaints involving the three arrested about loud mu­ sic and disturbing the peace. Items stolen from church on M-43 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A breaking and entering occurred at Thcrnappk Valley Church on M-43 between 8 p.m. and 6:15 a.m. on the night of April 12, Michigan State Police said. Taken from the church was a Gateway laptop computer, a digital camera, a Power­ Point remote control, Motorola walkic talkies and four harmonicas. The theft and van­ dalism equaled $1,800, police said. State police are asking anyone with information to contact Silent Observer at 1-800­ 310-9031 or their office at (269) 948-8283. Northeastern Elementary burglary victim HASTINGS — A breaking and entering at Northeastern Elementary School occurred in the early morning of April 15, Hastings Gly Police said. Unknown suspects entered by breaking windows. Money was stolen as well as medi­ cations from the office and electronic items, such as computers, police said. 1-800-310-9031 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER Need a Great Gift Idea? Give the gift of information. A subscription to their local, hometown newspaper. REWARDS REPORT CRIME Get Your ^..945-9554 The Hastings BANNER North Highway M-43 - Hastings J-Ad GRAPHICS North ot Hastings on Broadway (M-43) or Can 616-945-9554 for information on PRINTING PLUS Services �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 17. 2003 - Page 19 Calhoun County commissioners pass farmland preservation law “If we don't start preserving agricultural land, wc won't he guaranteed that we’ll have a strong agricultural industry as part of our community in the future." said Cal­ houn County Commissioner Barbara Fre­ dericks. who voiced one ot the seven unanimous votes of support earlier this week for a purchase of development rights (PDR) ordinance to help protect farmland in that county. Less than a week after Shiawassee County passed its purchase of development rights ordinance. Calhoun County commis­ sioners gave their overwhelming nod. pav­ ing the way for a farmland preservation program — becoming the eighth county in Michigan to Jo so. “A community plans for agriculture in the master land use plan, but this is a step further and a tool to actually achieve the public benefit that wc often just talk about,” added Commissioner Greg Moore. Calhoun County land use leaders have been looking at grow th patterns and gather­ ing statistics, facts and public input in the 18-month process of establishing the framework for the farmland preservation program. The voluntary program purchases development rights, which is the difference between the agricultural value and the de­ velopment value of the land. In exchange, the landowner accepts a permanent case­ ment that prohibits it from ever being de­ veloped. “This county ordinance is a tool to help us achieve a benefit to the public." said Mike Boyce. Convis Township supervisor. “A public opinion survey in our township indicated that the top priority of residents was to maintain our rural character and pro­ tect our valuable natural resources." According to a 2IMK) study by American Farmland Trust in Newton and Marshall townships, preserving farmland makes good fiscal sense. The study looked at the costs and revenues associated w ith different land uses and found that for every Si in revenue generated by residential develop­ ment in Marshall Township. Si.47 was re­ quired in public services (c.g. schools, fire and police protection, infrastructure and road maintenance). For every Si generated by farms and open land in that township, only 27 cents was required for associated services, and for every SI of revenue from commercial/industrial uses. 20 cents was spent in services. For Newton Township, residential devel­ opment required SI. 16 in services for every SI generated. Farmland/open space was a net contributor to the community, requiring just 37 cents for every dollar in revenue, as was commercial/industrial uses, requiring 35 cents for every dollar collected. “We don’t think twice about offering millions of dollars to a company to entice them to stay in a community.” commented Ken Blight, a farmer near Marshall. “We consider that an economic investment in the benefit of the public. It should be no different when wc make a public invest­ ment to insure that farmland continues to provide its economic and environmental benefits to the community. When farmland goes up for auction, farmers can’t bid against developers — farmers lose to de­ velopers all the time. This program will al­ low farmers to bid against farmers, rather than against developers, who intend to split the land up.” The ordinance represents the first step in the development of a comprehensive farm­ land preservation program. A Calhoun County Agricultural Preservation Board will soon be appointed to explore ideas for financing the program and to prepare for a future application cycle. Under Public Act 262 of 2000, the Michigan Agricultural Preservation Fund was established to allow local units of gov­ ernment to design programs for a 75 per­ cent funding match from the state. The state then leverages national dollars, with nearly $1 billion in federal funding avail­ able nationwide over the next 10 years, as an additional source for funding local pro­ grams. There is S100 million in federal farmland protection funding available to the states in a dollar-for-dollar match. Next year, there will be $125 million available. “The new farm bill clearly identified farmland preservation as a wise invest­ ment.” said Dr. David Skjaerlund of Mid­ west Land Legacies, which provided the technical expertise and facilitation for the development of the program. “Several communities in Michigan are now recog­ nizing the economic, environmental and so­ cial value in preserving our working lands.” In the fall of 2002. Barry. Lapeer. Leela­ nau. Clinton and Kent counties joined Washtenaw County by adopting farmland protection ordinances. Kalamazoo. St. Clair. Lenawee. Ingham and Grand Traversc/Antrim counties are all in the process of finalizing program details for the adop­ tion of a county ordinance in the coming months. Other communities arc also begin­ ning to discuss how the program can be tai­ lored to their county. "Agriculture should not be considered a ‘lesser use’ of farmland, whose superior use is only to be reserved for future devel­ opment." Ben Lark, chairman of the Cal­ houn County Conservation District, told the commissioners. “What makes Calhoun County such a great place to live, work and play? I think it is our towns, our business community and our housing options. But I also think it is our rural character, our sce­ nic farmland and open spaces that attracts people to live and work in Calhoun County. Your decision tonight is not about picking sides — it is not about voting against de­ velopment or for agriculture. It is about the future of our community where both devel­ opment and agriculture can exist — and it is also a vote that says wc must plan for both, including a plan to protect farmland in our community. This is an opportunity to not only dream, but to also take steps to make Calhoun County an even greater place to live." For more information, call David Skjaer­ lund, 517-204-7686 or Stacy Sheridan at 517-702-1530. KCC slates Spring Fling for April 22 A Kellogg Community College general information open house has been planned for Tuesday. April 22. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.. in the Student Center on the Battle Creek Campus. The event is designed to help students “stay in shape" by exercising their minds as KCC students. Those attending will have the chance to learn about admissions, stu­ dent services, financial aid, two learning communities planned for fall, various aca­ demic programs and College Life. There will also be a chance to sign up to win six free credit hours. The two learning communities under dis­ cussion will be “College Knowledge,” a full-time program with an emphasis or. learning how to succeed in college and earning 12 credits at the same time; and "Writing About Art," in which the student earns six credits in freshman composition and art history studying how visual arts have shaped our culture, from the Renais­ sance to the present. Healthy snacks will be served to assist with keeping your body in shape along with your mind and passes will be distributed to all attendees good for a variety of activities at KCC. Questions about the open house should be directed to admissions at 269-965-4153. Take your color film for professional processing, to J-Ad's PRINT PLUS Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles now in stock at Dreisbach! LEGAL NOTICE TMS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF MQfllfiAGILSALE Ltefautt has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Gregory A Gordon and Nicole M Gordon, husband and wile, to GMAC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 30. 1999 and recorded December 2. 1999 in instru­ ment number 1038622. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot Sixty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Four and 10/100 Dollars (S69.344 1) includ­ ing interest at the rate ot 8.25% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on May 8. 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Land situated in the Township of Maple Grove County of Barry. Stale ol Michigan described as follows: Beginning at the southeast comer of Section 30. Town 2 north, range 7 west: thence west 20 rods along the south line of section 30; thence north 32 rods thence east 20 rods to the east line of section 30; thence south 32 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case ttw redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foredosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: Apnl 3. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for GMAC Mortgage Corporation . As Mortgagee • P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 280.0242 Pub: 4/3 - 5/1 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TMS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Adam R. Lesley and Jessica Lesley, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Old Kent Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated October 13. 1995, and recorded on October 17. 1995 in Liber 642 on Page 779 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on May 29. 1996 in Liber 661 on Page 989. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to tho Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated Juty 5, 2001, which was recorded on August 14, 2001, in Document #1064869, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof rhe sum of FORTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 04/100 dol­ lars ($40,856.04), including Interest at 8375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Mt. at 1 DO p.m., on May 8, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 77 feet of Lot 4. Block 6. HJ. KenfieWs Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. Bany County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6003241 a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: April 3. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TEAM M (248) 593-1306 Interested Purchasers: www.midlandmortgageco.com/1oreciosurB Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fwms, Ml 48025 File #200315894 Team M (4/24) Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KATHRYN E CHAPPEL. A SINGLE WOMAN lo AMIERQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated November 22, 2000, and recorded on January 16. 2001. in Uber 5257, on page 1157 Barry County Records, Mfchigan on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sun of sixty seven thousand eight hundred twenty nine and 42/100 Dollars ($67,829.42). including interest at 11.775% per 99 CHIVY 5500 CMW CA« 4X4 MK.15PKG.350VOOTK.WWTRB $19,995 as: LOT 76 AND 77 OF THE PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 19. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS ALSO LOT 125 OF PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 19. BARRY COUNTY 00 CHEVY VfNTUM VAN WARNER BROS EDITION. LOADED. LEATHER. 45K $15,444 •JUST ADO TAX. TTR! 3 UCENSt - KtATE TO DEALER WAC Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269)948-8000 Today! www.drr'■•■tachmofors.com Exceeding Expectations GMC APf PROFESSIONAL GRADE annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 1 DO p.m. on May 8. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan and are desenbed is a Eric Dfeisboch. President Don Gentry, Soles Mgr Borne Signs, Soles Ryan Madden. Sales Amy Piper Soles Kristen EOsall Finance Mry Family Tradition SAtfiHOUtt Mon&*Wirtl8 TibTTxj & Fn unN 6 Satu0o/unM2 sancfjQvn; Mori Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu & Fn 8-5 RECORDS The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated Apnl 3. 2003 AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please caM: (248) 540-7701 (4/24) �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Apnl 17 ?nm Joseph A. Booher DARE graduation set for April 22 A Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) graduation ceremony for the St. Rose School program will honor fifth-grad­ ers Tuesday. April 22. at 1 p.m. at St. Rose Catholic School. DARE is a 17-weck program that edu­ cates children against using drugs, said Bob May. city councilman and mayor pro tern. 'I attended the graduation last year at St. Rose." May said. “It's a worthwhile and ef­ fective program. The good things outweight the negative points brought up by those against it.” Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver and DARE Officer Joe Booher is expected to be part of the ceremony One Hastings City Council members said Monday night that the DARE program is alive and well in the city and county. LEGAL NOTICE -• ?Police Opar-ne'-? TO RESIST DRUGS AND VIOLENCE Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver and DARE Officer Joe Booher will be present at the DARe graduation for fifth-graders at St. Rose School Tuesday. April 22. Shown above are two examples of local police ‘baseball card" style promotions that are geared to helping make law enforcement officers more accessible to young people. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE.USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by William Gnnage. JR. a single person to Sebring Capital Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated March 25. 2002 and recorded May 20. 2002 in Document number 1080742. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee by assign­ ment dated April 3. 2002 and recorded on January 23. 2003 in Document number 1096100. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Forty-Two and 52/100 Dollars ($144,042,521 including interest at the rate of 9 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Ltr^gan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on May 22, 2003. The premises are locaied in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of sec­ tion 34. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence West 10 rods; thence North 18 rods; thence East 10 rods to section Ime; thence South 18 rods to point ol beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 324la. in winch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated April 17. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee . As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 207 0840 Pub 4/17-5/15 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defauit has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark G Camber and Ann M Camber. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 30. 1999. and recorded on May 12.1999 in Document >1029436 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated February 8. 2000, which was recorded on March 17. 2000. Document 41042212. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTYNINE AND 15/100 dollars ($85,339 15). including interest at 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will tx» foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on May 1. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 5 of Chateau Park Number One. according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 71 Th-* redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 27 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Trot* & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegrap1' Read. Suite 200 Bmgham Farms Ml 48025 File 9 200315832 Team S (4/17) ...when only the best will do! Class of 2003 Graduation ANNOUNCEMENTS plus Napkins and Accessories Stop In and view the special catalog. PRINT PLUS at J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on Highway M-43 • 945-9554 Barry County ‘WalkAmerica’ slated for Saturday, April 26 The annua! Barry County “WalkAmer­ ica" fund-raiser to help fight birth defets is set for Saturday morning. April 26. starting at Fish Hatchery Park. “Most people don't realize what a seri­ ous and widespread problem premature birth is.” said Barry County March of Dimes WalkAmerica Coordinator Janet Doane. "On an average day in this country, over 1.300 babies are born weeks, even months, I< ' early, many so small that their lives hang .. he balance. The reason for more than half of these premature births is not known. Premature babies often suffer lifetime consequences, such as blindness, breathing disorders, or mental retardation. It’s happening to babies in Barry County, as well as. communities all across the coun­ try. That is why the March of Dimes is launching a new campaign to help Tmd the causes of prematurity and how to help pre­ vent it. WalkAmerica teams from area busi­ nesses and individuals are raising money to help the March of Dimes find answers to why one in eight babies are born too soon, too small, and too sick. Joining the Barry County WalkAmerica to help the March of Dimes find the causes of prematurity are: City of Hastings. Chi­ cago Title Company Insurance. Flcxfab Horizon International. Girl Scout Troop #607. Hastings Area Schools. Hastings Mu­ tual Insurance. Kellogg Community Col­ lege Fehscnfeld Center. Kmart, Main Street Savings Bank. Michigan State Police. Plumbis. Tcndcrcare of Hastings. The Wright Stop. Thomapple Valley Credit Un­ ion. UAW Union Local 1002. UAW Union Local 138. Wai Mart of Hastings. Wendy’s of Hastings, and Yankee Springs Chateau Communities. National sponsors for WalkAmerica arc CIGNA Health Care. Kmart, Allied NorthAmcrican. GUM. the discovery Health Channel, and Famous Footwear. Lo­ cal sponsors arc: Start Line. Gavin Chcvrolet-Buick-Pontiac and Gavin Ford -Mer­ cury dealerships; Finish Line, Flcxfab Ho­ rizon International and Key Cleaning Serv­ ice. 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Key ('leaning Service. Pen­ nington. Ponderosa. Progressive Graphics. Quality Aluminum Products. Inc.. Sand Ridge Bank. State Street Storage. Thornap­ ple Valley Credit Union. Welton’s Heating and Cooling, and Yankee Springs Chateau Communities. Selling Sneaker diecuts to benefit the WalkAmerica arc: Admiral of Hastings. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill. Blarney Stone Bar. Burger King of Hastings. Faro’s Pizza of Middleville. Gavin Chevrolet, Buick and Pontiac. Good l ime Pizza. Hast­ ings 4 Theater. Kellogg Community Col­ lege Fehscnfeld Center. Kmart. Oldc Towne Tavern OiNeil’s Restaurant and Pub. Plumb's. Swamp Fox. Tcndcrcare Hastings. The Wright Stop. Thomapple Valley Credit Union. UAW Union Local 138. and Wendy’s of Hastings. “With our wonderful sponsors and teams wc are looking forward to the best WalkAmcrica Barry County has ever seen." said Doane. The March of Dimes is a national volun­ tary health agency whose mission is to im­ prove the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938. the March of Dimes funds pro­ grams of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies. For more information call the local March of Dimes office at 1-800-968-3463 or visit the March of Dimes Web site at www.walkamerica.org. “IF WE DON'T HAVE IT, WE CAN GET ITT 2003 GMC 1500 REG. CAB 4X4 COLOR COPY family photos for sharing. PRINT PLUS Station sponsors. Dreisbach Motors. Fel­ pausch Foods. Hastings Mutual Insurance. Main Street Savings Bank and Tcndcrcare Hastings. Mile and Mission Message Marker spon­ MSRP $22.090°*“ *17,974" 2003 GRAND AM GT SEDAN .. . . . ■ MSRP $22,870 °*”*17,330” •JUST ADO TAX. TITLE A LICENSE ■ REBATE TO DEALER W.A.C. 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Young Nominees sought for ‘Golden Deeds’ tors will Editor Prairieville Township claims it was If the recount shows a number closer to shortchanged in the 2000 U.S. census and Doster’s population estimate, the township its supervisor wants a recount. and county stand to gain a lot more money The Barry County Board of Commis­ The Exchange Club of Hastings is redo the disputed section in Prairieville in late summer or early fall. seeking nominations for the annual sioners Book of Golden Deeds award. Prairieville pay for a partial recount by the Tuesday night voted to help This is an exclusive Exchange Club U.S. Census Bureau, which will cost just program that honors members of the under S 10.000. The County Board agreed community who serve their fellow to kick in $2,500. over the next seven years than the $9,984 they’re spending now, a risk the county ap­ parently is willing to take. In other business at Tuesday night’s meeting, the County Board: • Received the annual report on the Com­ citizens. The club annually seeks to Township Supervisor Mark Doster ap­ recognize a member of the community peared before the County Central Services for his or her exceptional public-spir­ Committee and Finance Committee to ask The fiscal year 2002 COA budget in­ ited deeds who. because of quiet unas­ for help and the question went before the cludes $688,200 in revenues. 40 percent of suming dedication, may be unrecog­ full board Tuesday in its meeting at the which come from grants and 41 percent nized for his or her activities. Castleton Township Hall. Doster claims the from a county-wide millage. The remainder To nominate someone, pick up an census miscounted a section of the town­ comes from local contributions and dona­ application al the Hastings Public Li­ ship that includes what has been known as tions. brary. After filling out the nomination the Michigan Career and Technical Insti­ Pennington said she expects the COA to form, return it to the library in person tute, or Slate Tech. The 2000 census says move out of its current building at 120 or via mail by May 21. there are only 14 people living in the sec­ North Michigan and into its new facility at tion, but township records say there are 65 the corner of North Broadway and West registered voters and the belief is that as Woodlawn in mid-Junc. Past award recipients have included Don Reid, Rus Sarver. Patty Engle, many as 350 people live in the section. David Storms and Ardie Baum. The Book of Golden Deeds winner customarily is the grand marshal of the Summer parade on the last Satur­ day of August. He or she will be an­ nounced this year on Thursday, May 29, at the Mayor Exchange Luncheon DKHS names top students Hastings Library plans ‘Jazz Night’ The Hastings Public Library will gether for a year. It features Randy Schoessel to receive Liberty Bell Hartig saxophone and Ed Englerth guitar. The band released a CD in September and it’s ranked No. Law Day set for May 1 the courtroom of Barry County Circuit To educate the audience about jazz Court. The ceremony will include the pres­ entation of the Liberty Bell Award and a miliar tunc in different jazz styles. At­ speech by Michigan Supreme Court Justice tendees also are invited to "Guess the Michael F. Cavanagh. For more information, call the li­ brary at (269)945-4263. a place to help fight senior citizens’ isola­ ally lost population from 1990. tion in the community. “It’s pretty absurd," he said, “when you “We feel a strong commitment to bring people into the new building,” she said. Pennington said the new and more spa­ cious center also will include an adult day Indeed, Prairieville was listed as the only care center primarily for clients with de­ one of 16 townships in Barry County as mentia or Alzheimer’s or who have suf­ losing population between 1990 and 2000, fered a stroke. The director took on the notion that the 6.9 percent. Meanwhile overall census fig­ meals served in the “Meals on Wheels" ures had showed the population increased program and at the center leave something in Barry County from 50,057 in 1990 to to be desired. The fact that Prairieville was willing to cough up nearly $7,500 of its own money “Client satisfaction seems to be at an all­ time high,” she said. Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie called to have the recount done impressed the See RECOUNT, page 14 in in a fun way, the band will play a fa­ Since scaring is limited, everyone senior citizens. The new facility is touted as The public is invited to attend a cere­ review of bands. will be asked to bring a lawn chair. claimed commissioners. It is expected that numera­ The Barry Count'- Bar Association will mony being held from noon to 1 p.m. fixtures. they celebrate Law Day 'Fhursday, May 1. 8 on GarageBand.com, a web site peer Jazz Musicians" adorning the lighting because 56.755 in 2000, a gain of 13.4 percent. Carlson on bass, Glenn Miller drums. Bob released Prairieville as the only township that actu­ dropping from 3,409 to 3,175. a decline of Volunteer Englcrth's band has been playing to­ it’s not user-friendly to often handicapped years ago.” ings High School and the Ed Englerth The performance will be part of the The current location is too small for ac­ tivities, is in a poor place for parking and was suspicious when the census figures Heather Harville and Lauren Cooper. Cooper and Harville, who have straight 4.0 are inside. Week April 20-27. us to the new building." Wayne Adams,ihc commissioner who represents Prairieville Township, said he gpa's, will serve as co-valedictorians Jones, with a 3.96 gpa, will serve as salutagold, silver or bronze cords at graduation signifying high academic achievement celebration of National ing, which is distributed per capita. Prairieville has fewer people than it did 10 25, featuring an ensemble from Hast­ Band. (in the annual report brochure) will follow drive around the township and think that have an evening of jazz Friday, April “We’re planning to take everything with us," she said. “All the things described here dercountcd, it means a loss in revenue shar­ The three top students at DKHS this year include (from left) Bethany Jones. torian. Photos of all Top 10 academic students as well as seniors who will wear Pennington. When a municipality’s population is un- were at Camp Algonquin. mission on Aging from Director Tammy The Liberty Bell Award is given every year by the Bar Association to a member of the community who has promoted better understanding of the rule of law, encour­ aged a greater respect for the law and the courts, stimulated a sense of civic responsi­ bility, and contributed to good government Cedar Creek sets Earth Day events Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will celebrate Earth Day with a host of ac­ tivities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur­ day, April 26. There will be events for families and adults ranging from fossil hunts to solar energy lecture series to guided nature hikes. One of the activities will be the first tree give-away day for the Trees For Life program. In January 2003, Pieice Cedar Creek Institute, in partnership in the community. This year the award will be presented to Carl Schoessel. superintendent of the Hast­ ings Area School System. Schoessel is retiring this year after serv­ ing as superintendent for the last 20 years. During his tenure he has been involved in two major building projects for the district, including the construction of a new ele­ mentary school and renovations to the dis­ Michigan Supreme Court Justice Mi­ chael F. Cavanagh trict's existing buildings and construction “Outstanding Young Man Award" from the of a new Community Education and Rec­ Grosse Pointe Jaycees. In 1968 he was reation Center at Hastings High School. named “Michigan High School Swimming The latter project is still under construction, Coach of the Year" by the Michigan High with a target opening date of next Septem­ School Athletic Association and the Detroit ber. News. with Pennock Health, kicked off the During his time in Hastings Schoessel Trees for Life program. All babies has been involved in many community ac­ Cavanagh is currently serving his third 8­ bom at Pennock Hospital receive a tivities. He is a member of the board of di­ year term on the Michigan Supreme Court. commemorative certificate for a free rectors of MainStreet Savings Bank, the He was first elected to the court in 1982, containerized oak tree. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce beginning his tenure in January of 1983. He Families may pick up the trees at and the Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M. was elected chief justice in 1991 and re­ the Institute at the festival. They also Pierce Foundation. He is a member and elected chief justice in 1993. He served as will receive tree planting tips. If fami­ past president of the Hastings Rotary Club chief justice until 1995. lies had a baby born at Pennock Hos­ and Hastings Exchange Club. He is a mem­ Atter obtaining a BA from the Univer­ pital and did not receive a certificate ber of the Barry County United Way Board sity of Detroit and a law degree from U of they can pick up their certificate and of Directors, the Barry County Child Abuse D Law School. Cavanagh began his legal tree at the festival. Prevention Council, the Barry County His­ career as a law clerk for the Michigan The Easter Bunny made a special appearance last Saturday afternoon (the torical Society and the Thornapple Ans Court of Appeals. He served as Lansing day before Easter) at Historic Bowens Mills in Yankee Springs Township during Council. In 1986 he received the Distinguished City Attorney for two years, was in private the third of a four-part series of "Celebration of Spring" activities. Children also More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 Club President Award from the National Exchange Club. In 1978 he received the Law Day keynote speaker See LAW DAY, page 14 Michael Easter Bunny hops in had a chance to hold baby chicks. The fourth and final program in the series at Bowens Mills will be held from noon to 5 p.m. this Saturday. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 24, 2003 LEGAL NOTICE Spring hike set for April 26 Additional The Chief Noonday chapter of the NEWS BRIEFS North Country National Scenic Trail Association will sponsor a spring hike at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26. The public also is welcome to join the hike, which will focus on spring flowers and bird watching, at the Ma­ her Bird Sanctuary in northern Barry County, on the southwest comer of Wood School Road and 108th Street. There will be many varieties of wildflowers on the Dolan Trail along Day of Prayer ceremony set Cold Water River even if bluebells are not yet in bloom. Maher Audubon Sanctuary is pre­ People from area communities are dominantly a board walk hike through invited to take part in the National multiple habitats for birds, including Day of Prayer ceremony at 12:15 p.r>. warblers. Participants should dress for Thursday, May 1, around the flagpole the weather, including possible soggy at the village offices of Middleville. conditions and bring binoculars. People are invited to take part in prayer on behalf of American leaders, For more information, call Barb VanDyken at (269) 623-3897. the nation, the state and service men and women overseas. The host for the event is the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Alumni banquet tickets on sale Tickets for the 116th annual Hast­ Trail Association to meet tonight ings High School Alumni banquet are now on sale. Tickets are $10 per person. The banquet will be held in the Hastings The Thomapple Trail Association’s next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, April 24) at Whis­ pering Waters on Irving Road. High School cafeteria on Saturday af­ ternoon and evening. May 31. Anniversary classes planning reun­ ions will be especially recognized and The agenda will include work on will hold open houses in separately as­ brochure, upcoming events and pro­ signed rooms near the cafeteria. Class jects on the Paul Henry Trail. receptions begin no later that 4 p.m. Information about the Paul Henry and often earlier. Any Hastings High Trail and the Thomapple Trail Asso­ School attendee is invited to partici­ ciation is now available on line at pate in the banquet and circulate be­ thornappletraiLcom or at thomapple- tween these specially assigned rooms trail.org. Information on the website includes a map, information about the history, a Punch will be served in the cafeteria at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 5:30. Tickets can be purchased at membership application and trail ac­ Bosley's Pharmacy, 118 S. Jefferson tivities. There will also be links to St., other bicycling trails and organiza­ (Bachelder) Kinney, 415 N. Taffee tions in Michigan. Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. Self-ad­ Hastings: or from Donna dressed stamped envelopes will be ap­ preciated. Immediately after the banquet there ‘WalkAmerica’ set for April 26 The annual will be a social hour with music pro­ vided by Dulcimer Friends. local WalkAmerica event will be Saturday morning, April The five-milc trek starts at Fish Hatchery Park and goes through the City of Hastings, including the Thor­ napple Riverwalk Trail in Tyden Park. Th< Barry County WalkAmerica is a fund-raising event designed to help the March of Dimes. “With our wonderful sponsors and teams, we are looking forward to the best WalkAmerica Barry County has ever seen," said Barry County March of Dimes WalkAmerica Coordinator Janet Doane. The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mis­ sion is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and Grief recovery sessions stated Barry Community Hospice, starting later this month, will offer grief recov­ ery, a five-week program for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. This program will be held at the Barry Community Hospice office, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings. Class ses­ sions will run for five consecutive Tuesday evenings from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m., beginning Tuesday, April 29, and concluding on May 27. Grief recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the op­ portunity to discuss feelings in a safe and open environment. Barry Community Hospice, a divi­ sion of Lifespan Good Samaritan Hos­ For more information, call the local March of Dimes office at 1-800-968­ 3463 or visit the March of Dimes Web Way, offers grief recovery as a com­ munity service. There is no charge. Those who want to register or to re­ ceive more information about this site at www.walkamcrica.org. class or other bereavement services available should call the Barry Com­ munity Hospice Bereavement Depart­ Plow day slated at Chariton Park ment at (616) 948-8452 or (800) 681­ 4985. Farmers, gardeners and tractor en­ thusiasts can celebrate the arrival of spring at Historic Charlton Park Satur­ History preservation group’s banquet set day, April 26, with a plow day and The History Preservation Associa­ spring tree sale. Dennis Merlau, Michigan regional director of the Vintage Garden Tractor Club of America, invites garden trac­ tor owners to bring their engines to the park's recreation area from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help prepare decorative Michigan ner will be held Tuefxby evening. May 13, at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church Thomas Mudd, great-grandson of Dr. Samuel Mudd, who was convicted in the conspiracy to assassinate Presi- plots along the entrance road. Award-winning tion of Barry County fund-raising din­ tree farmer Jim Fish will demonstrate planting tree seedlings with a pull-behind tree planter beginning at 10 a.m. Meanwhile, Lloyd Merchant of the Charlton Park Gas & Steam Engine Club encourages owners of farm trac­ tors to bring their machines to the River Road entrance to the park to help ready a field for planting. Admis­ sion for the day is free. Coffee and rolls will be served at the pavilion to all early risers. At dentAbraham Lincoln in 1865, will be the guest speaker. The benefit dinner will raise funds to assist the non-profit organization in its effort to publish a new Barry County history. The Swiss steak and chicken dinner, which is open to the public, will begin with a punch bowl and social time at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by the presentation. Mudd will present a slide-talk pro­ gram, The Lincoln Assassination and noon, the Vintage Garden Tractor . the Ordeal of Dr. Mudd," which he has Club and Gas & Steam Engine Club presented with his late father, Dr. invite everyone to a potluck at the pa­ Richard Mudd, before many Civil War vilion, where guests can meet mem­ Roundtable, civic groups and other in­ bers of both clubs and learn more terested organizations thioughout the about the Gas & Steam Engine Show United States. July 11 and 12. Cost is $15 per person. Reserva­ Plow activities will resume Satur­ tions are required and will be accepted day afternoon until approximately 3 until Friday, May 2. Reservations can p.m. be made by calling (269) 945-5355. by Helen Mudrv Staff Writer Lake Odessa Village Manager Bill Yost announced his resignation at Monday night's council meeting. Yost told the council he and his family have prayed about the situation and “we can serve the Lord wherever we arc.” He said he is in the process of selecting a mis­ sionary calling overseas. His announcement was met by a round of applause. After the meeting. Yost's wife. THS FIRM IS A DEBT CQL.LECTOR ---------------------------------------- Patti, said they are pursuing employment ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED with Mission Aviation Fellowship in either QUR QFF1CEAI THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE said he always tried to follow the rules of Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard C Seaman, a single man. to Impac Funding Corporation dba Novelle Financial Services, mortgagee, dated December 7. 2001 and recorded December 13. 2001 in Uber 1071326. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Ocwen Federal Bank FSB. as servicer tor Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for the registered hold­ ers of the CDC Mortgage Capital Trust 2002HE1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2002-HElby assignment submitted to ano recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Thirty Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Four and 41/100 Dollars ($30.924 41) including interest at the rate of 12% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is here by given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 29, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast comer of section 23. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, described as com­ mencing at the South J4 comer of said section; thence North 0C degrees 14 minutes 51 seconds East 1643.18 leet along the North-South 1/4 line ol said section to a point which is North 00 degrees 14 minutes 15 seconds East 321.00 feet from the South line of the Northwest 1/4 ol the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 51 seconds East 491.43 feet eking said North-South 1/4 line: thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 47 seconds East 2141.03 feet along the North line of the South 812.31 feet of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said sec­ bin; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 28 secorxte West 812J1 feet along the East line of the West 5ZB of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 47 seconds West 823.69 feet along the South line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 23 seconds East 321 00 leet along the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast North 89 degreen 55 minutes 47 1317.77 bet |p the The shill be 12 months , unless the property is in accordance with MCLA 16003241a. in which case the redemption period shell be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 24, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ocwen Federal Bank FSB. as ser­ vicer lor Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee tor the registered holders of die CDC Mortgage Capital Trust 2002-HE 1. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2002-HE1 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 4800^ 5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 1892758 Pub: 4/24-5/22 from the data pice Care and an affiliate of the United advocacy to save babies. HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING APRIL 14,2003 All Board members present and 4 guests Approved previous minutes, bills and received standing reports. Also approved Resolutions. 2003-5. Return Check Policy and 2003-G Treasurers Tax Motions. Approved trade in and purchase of front blade for tractor, repairs to Brush Ridge Cemetery Well, gravel for roads and new toilets for township hall Meeting adjourned 7:43 p m Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (4/24) Lake Odessa Village Manager resigning Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS Fl RM IS A DEBT C OLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTH AT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J. On. aka Timothy James Orr, a single person (original mortgagors) to First Federal of Michigan, the Michigan operating name of Charter One Bank. F.S.B.. Mortgagee, dated May 7.1999. and recorded on May 19. 1999 in Instrument #1029789 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY-NINE THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AND 24/100 dollars ($29,688.24), including interest at 5.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m , on May 29. 2003. Said oremises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: That part of the East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast fractional 1/4 Section 6 Town 3 North. Range 9 West Rutland Township Barry County Michigan described as commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 1334.36 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4 thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds West 690.0 feet along the East line of said East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast 1/4 to the Point ol Beginning thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 666 92 feet thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 10 seconds West 250.0 feet along the West line of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4, Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East 666 83 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds East 250.0 feet along the East line o» said East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast 1/4 to the Point of Beginning. Subject to and together with an ease­ ment for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the East 66 feet to the South 940 of said East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast 1/4 The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: Apnl 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 File #200317279 (5/15) Team W Indonesia of Guatemala. Yost, who was hired in September 200G. the village charier “but there are a couple of trustees who have acted in a retaliatory way towards me.” He said he had received a letter from Bill Yost Village Trustee Karen Banks in which she expressed serious concerns about his per­ formance and raised the possibility of ter­ mination. a nice person, but had lapses in manage­ ment skills. Former Trustee Beth Barrone said he was difficult to talk to. Yost has had two performance reviews Fisk Rob thanked Thomas. Lake, in his tenure where he received a score of McCloud and Banks for doing the right 2.8 out of 5 in June of 2002 and a 2.51 last thing. month. One citizen in the audience said , “Yost After his announcement, the trustees each spoke their opinion of him. is above reproach. God bless you. It is their (the mission field's) gain and lake Village President Randy Klein spoke highly of Yost, saying he has integrity and honesty. Odessa’s loss." The council voted to keep Yost on the payroll for another six months while a new “The community needs leaders with in­ manager is recruited. There may be some tegrity and honesty and I have always seen overlapping time which will be considered it with Bill Yost,” Klein said. a training period. Keith Burnside thanked Yost for his years of service and concurred with Klein’s In other business Monday evening, the council: comments about Yost’s honesty. He men­ • Learned that Village Attorney Tim tioned a huge disparity in the rating system Tromp has resigned. In his letter, he men­ where one trustee gave him a "one" and an­ tioned the increased time he spends al eve­ other a “four” on the same item. ning meetings as well as his work on a Mike Brighton, who was elected last daily basis. month, said he also noticed the inconsisten­ Tromp also serves on the school board, cies in the evaluations. He congratulated which requires many hours a month. He Yost on his decision and said the mission­ said he would be willing to assist in any le­ ary field “has got to be more fruitful.” gal matters that need Io be dealt with before Banks, Pat Lake, Mel McCloud and a replacement can be found. He suggested Ross Thomas voiced more negative views the village consider hiring an attorney for a on Yost, mentioning levels of information full-time position. The council asked Yost not be passed to trustees, suggestions ig­ to send letters of interest to two attorneys. nored, status of lawsuits not relayed to trus­ tees, problems with union negotiations and low staff morale. “I wanted him to succeed,” said Banks. “I feel like suggestions were rebuffed and ignored. I haven’t seen an effort on his part to improve. The council shouldn’t have to tell the manager how to run the village.” Lake said Yost had not addressed the people’s concerns and problems, saying he is unorganized and many problems could have been avoided. McCloud agreed with Banks and said the manager is supposed to work with the trustees for the village and he felt Yost had a difficult time getting along with some people. The end of the meeting was open for comment from the audience. Maxine Wild­ man of Lake Odessa said he had good managerial skills and mentioned his leader­ at: J-Ad Graphics 1351N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. ship when there was a gas spill earlier in 945-9554 the year. Former Trustee Ken Cote said Yost was ~ 63rd Annual VERMONTVILLE ~ Maple Syrup Festival Friday, April 25*. 2003 8:30 P.M. - Official Opening Greeting*, Invocation and ■ * -*— «■ IlnFOQUCXIOmi Sunday, April American Lcgion/Nashville Lions Startint * U-OO am BarBOue Chicken - Lions Club 7 JO am. to U0 pm. Pancakes Hand Boosten 10D0 am. - 4 JO pmArts ft Crafts latent Show • The official opening of lhe festival is the Talent Show to be held on the stage downtown with Don Rascy (726-1077) as chairman Talcnl Show winners appear on (he Sunday program Friday Night Special Sum 4 p m. _____________ MM America Shows Ply One Price - $12.00 • 4:00 pm. • 10 pm Teen Dance at the Opera House 4D0 - BD0 pm. MO • UDO pm. American Legton/Neehvtee Ltena Serve Pancakes at the Legion Hall 27*, 2003 7DO am. to 3D0 pm.-------------------------.... Pancakes Maplewood School - Pntyrum Subject io Change Church Services 11:00 a.m. MetfioW Church (Rev Katy Smdh) 108 N Man Vermontv*e Congivgaaonai Church (Rev Enc Leon) 110S Man Vtrmontv*e VrmonMe Bite Church (Rev Dan Snvth) 250 N Man. Veimontvae Saturday, April 26*, 2003 12:00 pm. to 6:00 pm. Sunday Afternoon Spectei UDO pm. to UDO pm. Hroressionai laote lennts Toom. Welcome by Douglas Kelsey Master of Ceremonies for the Weekend 7DO am............................... ............................... ..Psarsfrso • Hours of Rides $12.00 American Lcgion/Nashville Lions 6 JO am. to 5:30 pm...................................PancakM Band Boosters Homer Jones Band UDO pm to 1JO pm. U0 pm. Introduce Queen ft Court 10: 00 am. to 7.-00 pm—Arts ft Crafts Ann Wrestitet Maplewood School 9:30 am. to 10:15 am. Tatent Winners Mapte VaPey Jkz Band Egg Toes, Other Games Director Dennis Vanderhocff 1015 am. to 11 DO am.tenia ■ Mapte Vaiey Community Band Director Andre* Mac Farland 11.00 am... CMMraat Parade Theme “ Mapte Synp... The Product of Champion t" Presentation of Queen and Court Crowning of 2003 Queen 11: 40 am. Mapte Vtetey High School Choir UDO am. Glen Erin Bagpipe Baad AT THE OPERA HOUSE SATURDAY «30 am. • 1 pm.Thomappte tokoy DuWraora fcMpm................. Littte Mta Maple Princess Contest Director: Ryan Rosin 12: 30 p.m. 2.00 pm. Country Harvest Bond Brand Parade Parade Theme “Tht Wonderful World of Maple Syrup” 3: 15 p.m to 4:15 pm. 4: 15 to 5.30 p.m Thomappte River Boys Homer Jones Band 5: 30 pm„ Puff Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull 5:00 p.m. (Opera House) Uttte Mbs Mapte Syrup Patent Chairman: Kathi Perez 5:00 pm.-U.D0 p.m Special ■ $12 / 6 hrs. of rides For more information about this year’s teshval, please phone (517) 726-0394 or (517) 726-0670 Tht Productn ttln pride In brining you Pun Hep* Syrup a Mtplt Product* �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 24. 2003 - Page 3 DK announces Top 10, other honor graduates Top 10 students include (front, from left) Staci Boyle. Bethany Jones. Lauren Cooper. Heather Harville. Monique Hoyle, (back, from left) Tessa Hammond. Jes­ sie Johncock. Jeff Smoczynski, Sarah Gray and Alicia Black. A number of students win be wearing gold or silver cords at Staci Boyle, Diana Meriau, Ashley Felder, Maria Armstrong. graduation signifying they have grade point averages of 3.85 Jessie Johncock, Sarah Gray, Monique Hoyle. Rachel Finch. to 4.0 (gold) or 3.5 to 3.84 (silver). Those students include Amanda VanderPloeg. Josh Dimock, (back, from left) Boe Delton Kellogg High School has two beds for orphanages, worked on the Kala­ (front, from left) Angela Griffin, Nicole eleven. Jessica Font, Bissett. Simon Tower, Joe Nielsen, Aaron Prough, Jeff Smoc- valedictorians and one salutatorian this mazoo Festival of Trees and worked as a Christina Charron. Amanda Worm, Tessa Hammond. Aleshia zynski. Lauren Cooper. Bethany Jones, Heather Harville, Ja- year. Sharing the duties of valedictorian are tutor. She plans to attend Western Michigan Lankerd, Tiffany Wasserman, Alicia Black, (middle, from left) son Erb, Langdon Tower, Zach Koon and William Campbell. Lauren Cooper and Heather Harville, who University to study music therapy. both have straight 4.0 grade point averages. Alicia Black has won various academic Salutatorian is Bethany Jones with a 3.98 awards, a Citizen Award, an Attendance Award and a Panther Pride award. Commu­ gpa Cooper is the daughter of Kelly and Ron nity activities include reading to elementary Stockham of Dowling. Harville is the children and participating in highway daughter of Patti Taylor and Joseph Har­ clean-up activities. She is a graduate of ville of Delton. Jones is the daughter of Wrights Beauty Academy. She plans to at­ Mike and Sharon Jones of Delton. tend Kellogg Community College and be­ come a registered nurse. The other seven Top 10 2003 students include Alicia Black, daughter of Darrin Staci Boyle has achieved overall aca­ and Connie Loofboro of Delton, with a demic honors all four years of high school 3.91 gpa; Staci Boyle, daughter of Ted and and is a member of the National Honor So­ Gwen Boyle of Delton, with a 3.93 gpa; ciety, DKHS Band, and S.A.D.D. In the Sarah Gray, daughter of Hal and Julie Gray community she has been a Red Cross vol­ of Delton, with a 3.86 gpa; Tessa Ham­ unteer. a Crop Walk participant, and a Va­ mond, daughter of Norm and Kim Ham­ cation Bible School aide. She plans to attend Grand Valley State mond of Dowling, with a 3.89 gpa; Mo­ nique Hoyle, daughter of David University to study Criminal Justice. and Sarah Gray has been secretary of the Na­ Therese Hoyle of Delton, with a 3.93 gpa; tional Honor Society for the past two years, ughter of Jypcs and 3.93 member Mac*2000. r.> 3.95 seryjrt;a»jr?0Q3 Sudani din»nof,.0t Jhe DKHS Follies, received various scholastic gpa. Co-valedictorian Lauren Cooper is presi­ country and track. In cross country, she was dent of the National Honor Society, was All-County Second Team in 2000 and was class president her ophomore and junior the 2000 Ironwoman. She took Honorable years, serves as president of the Student Mention in Ceramics in the Scholastic Re­ Council Executive Board as a senior, is a gional An Show. J and Kith itzvnski of Delton, awards, and has varsity letters in cross member of SA.D.D. and Interact, and also In the community she was an ARK Am­ serves as a tutor. She has participated in bassador, a HOSTS mentor, a Cheff Center Scott Kenyon, Ashley Lybrink. Esther Anaya, Alicia MacIntyre, cross country and track. And she has been volunteer (a riding center for the handi­ involved with the Fresh Food Initiative and capped) and a Festival of Trees volunteer. have achieved grade point averages between 3.0 and 3.49 (back, from left) Ryan Valentine, Dan Ferris. Dustin Healey, served as an ARK Ambassador. She participated in the Fresh Food Initia­ They include (front, from left) Jess! Sinclair. Meghan Smith. James Reynolds. Shane Rickert, Tony Behrens, Matt Billin, tive, the Interact Club and the Peace Jam. She plans to attend Western Michigan University and become an athletic trainer. Co-valedictorian Heather Harville has participated in basketball, volleyball and Those wearing bronze cords at graduation will signify they Margaret Lutz. Megan Orseske. Kelli Stedge. Amanda Ham­ Elliot Goy, Aaron Watters, Chad Bagley and Anthony Leto. She has been a participant in horse mond. Jennifer Glenn. Ashley Chilton. Michelle Harper. Kelly Not pictured are Steve Bourdo, Melissa Gressler, Alan Law­ shows for the past eight years, qualifying Norris, (middle, from left) Tony King, Jennifer Church. Rachel rence and Katie Parmenter. for the 2002 USA Equestrian Hunt. Hofmann. Melissa Lewis, Chert Robinson, Jennifer Ross, softball. In basketball she received awards She plans to attend Michigan State Uni­ for Most Hustle and the Coach's Defensive versity or the University of Michigan and live in Vancouver for a time period, obtain Award. She is a member of the National major in marketing. After college, in addi­ a master’s degree and have a family. . Honor Society.* She is or has been involved tion to having a successful career, she • with Helping One Student to Succeed, hopes to ride, train and show horses. • S.A.D.D. and the high school Follies. She Jessie Johncock has been a participant in theater, women’s basketball, and soccer, re­ plans to attend Cornerstone University to National Honor Roll. He participated in major in theater and business, with the track his senior year, has participated in the eventual goal of owning her own theater. Jeff Smoczynski has received academic Tessa Hammond has been a member of ceiving the Miss Congeniality award in honors throughout his four years of high has won the USAA National English Merit the high school basketball and track teams, soccer. She has been a member of Interact school. He’s listed in Who’s Who Among Award, Academic All-State, and All KVA earning varsity letters in both, and was and the McCallum U.B. Church, and has American High School Students, has won Academic. named Most Valuable Player in basketball been a Fresh Food Initiative volunteer. She the NEMA Award, and was named to the In the community she has been involved in 1999. She is a member of the National . in the ARK Ambassadors, Fresh Food Ini- Honor Society and S.A.D.D., has received • tiatrve, Festival of Trees and the Barry academic honors, and is a winner of the County Soup Kitchen. She has been a D.A.R.E. Role Model, has won the Every­ day Heroes Community Service Award and is a church nursery volunteer. Panther Pride award. She has been a member of 4-H and a Fresh Food Initiative volunteer. She plans on attending Michigan State She will attend Michigan State Univer­ sity where she will major in elementary • education and minor in Spanish. After teaching for several years she plans tr b- University’s College of Agriculture and by Patricia Johns Monique Renee Hoyle was a National tain her masters degree in counseling and 2001. an NHS member in 2002 and NHS become a school counselor. vice-president in 2003. She was Freshman Salutatorian Bethany Jones has been a Class Representative on the Student Coun­ member of the DKHS Student Council, act­ cil and Sophomore Class President. She ing as Fr'*shman Class President. Sopho­ was the Delton representative of the more Class Secretary and Senior Class Daughters of the American Revolution. She Treasurer. She is or has been involved ia attended the KVA Sportsmanship Confer­ Interact as President, Marching Band as ence in 2000. 2001. 2002 and 2003 Drum Major, Panther Pals, She S.A.D.D., played varsity soccer her freshman and French Club and the Yearbook Staff. She sophomore years, receiving a KVA Honor­ has been listed in Who’s Who Among able Mention in soccer in 2000. She partici­ American High School Students for three pated in cross country as a sophomore, jun­ years in a row, is a member of the National ior and senior, receiving Most Improved Honor Society and was named a Kalama­ Player in 2000, Most Valuable Player in zoo Gazette Student Achiever. 2001 and again in 2002. All KVA in 2001 Gary Bowerman and Nick Acker also are Staff Writer assisting this year. The Easter holiday made the final re­ Acker says, "this is a fun show, with hearsals for “The Pajama Game" a little great music. It is relaxing entertainment. begin at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at One of the best things is that the Thomap­ the door. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 Thomapple Players spring musical on April ple Players now attracts actors and crew for senior citizens and students. 24, 25 and 26 at Central Elementary School ages 20- to 60 from the entire county." Auditorium in Hastings. The Pajama Game came to Broadway in the mid-fifties and is a lighthearted look at union-management relations. The Sleep­ Tile Pajama factory, where the union work­ ers arc demanding a 7 and 1/2 cent raise be­ comes the center of the action with a brief side trip to Hernando’s Hideaway. Producer Norma Jean Acker was appre­ ciative of the work the cast did on creating their costumes and praised them all for and 2002, All County in 2002. Academic working to build on the community thea­ All State in 2001 and again in 2002. and ter’s previous efforts. Band, the GVSU Honors Band and the Bat­ served as Team Captain in 2002. She par­ While the cast gets most of the attention. tle Creek Youth Orchestra. She attended ticipated in track her junior and senior Acker says they couldn't put on a show years, receiving Most Valuable Player in without the help of the backstage crew. percussion music, the Rotary Youth Lead­ 2002, All KVA in 2002 and All Countv in This year the crew includes Amy Parish ership camp and Blue Lake Fine Arts 2002. with In the community, she has served as an The Pajama Game will be performed at Central Auditorium on April 24, 25 and 26 tight, but the cast is ready to present the She’s been a member of the MSBOA Camp. He plans to attend Michigan State Uni­ versity to study engineering. at Central Auditorium. All performances District 10 Honors Band, the CMU Honors the WMU spring conference on wind and DARE guest speaker. He also snowboards. Thomapple Players’ musical “The Pttfama Game” opens tonight Natural Resources. Honor Society provisional member in HOSTS program, has helped with food and blood drives at his church, and hes been a the Stephanie lights and sound. Scott Davis, Chris Schantz. and Lois Community activities include being in­ ARK Ambassador, a Fresh Food Initiative McIntyre, announcer Dave McIntyre and others. volved in HOSTS and the CROP Walk and volunteer, and a Volunteer at the VA Medi­ being a D.A.R.E. Role Model. In church cal Center in Battle Creek in the summer of The musicians for the production are she has served as a youth group senior 2002. She was a participant in the 2003 trumpeters Bob Evans and Bill Siemens, leader, participated in a church musical, Peace Jam. horn player Tracy Texter. Betsey Parrish on The shop girts sing. "I’m not at all in love" during this weekend's performance by flute. Mark Hurless on trombone. Maggie the Thomapple Players of The Pajama Game" at Central Elementary Auditorium and served in the bell choir. She was on the She will attend MSU. GVSU. U-M or Miss Delton court, worked in the school Hope College to work on a degree in social concession stands, helped with Thanksgiv­ work and Spanish. In the future she hopes ing baskets for needy families, worked on to travel through Europe, run a marathon. Murphy on viola and Forrest Evans on pi­ ano. tonight, tomorrow and Saturday night at 7 p.m. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 24, 2003 Pierce Cedar Creek director to speak at next First Friday IBWSES ...from Our Readers Dr. Gary J. Pierce, director of the Cedar Creek Institute, will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday program at noon May 2 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. 1 am writing in response to a letter by a vember. which was headlined, “We are in- nocent until proven guilty." thing “innocent until proven guilty, rather Barry County. A Lazarus Story?" “Our county and our we seem to be regarded as guilty until culture is undergoing destruction through Iraq went down easily, so Syria is next housing and commercial sprawl. Barry County's death is predictable even if not proven innocent, and the latter occurs only very seldom. When they arrest you, the police already have you pegged as guilty, even before you appear in court. The certain. “My focus will be the biological re­ sources of the county and the ways in To the editor: spending 350 billion dollars and much Where do we go from here? It comes as more on the military each year? no surprise to anyone who has listened to which we arc losing critical resources and their importance to our way of life. “Finally I will describe the miracle that is needed to save our county." ology in 1974 from Western Michigan Uni­ and his Ph.D. in botany in 1979 from the University of Wyoming. He has been director of the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute since November 1998. Be­ prosecutors manipulate the jury into believ­ ing that you are guilty. even though you may not be. little war and is already beating the war The prosecutor forces witnesses to tes­ that even before the dust has cleared in drums against Syria because of. and 1 quote tify. threatening them with cither jail tire or Baghdad, the stormn clouds arc gathering “Syria's weapons of mass destruction." removal of their children from the home if In the meantime, we continue to fund Is­ they do not cooperate by testifying against That Cheney. Rumsfeld. Pcarlc. Wol­ rael's war against the Palestinians. Before the defendant. The police and the prosecu­ fowitz and others in the Bush hierarchy the Iraqi war we watched nightly as Israel botany from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1968. his master’s degree in bi­ President Bush has had his quick, easy- George W. Bush's handlers in past months over Syria. Pierce earned his bachelor’s degree in versity Dear editor. reader published by the Banner last No­ In Michigan. I fear, there is no such The title of his speech is "The Death of Pierce explains, We’re guilty until proven innocent tion even manipulates you. the media, into have planned a domino-type overthrow of fought suicide bombers with tanks, bull­ believing our guilt, and you publish it as Arab governments is no secret The phony­ dozers. heavy artillery and jet fighters. notion that that would install democracies How much of this is fujnded with the six to the gospel truth, without ever checking the facts first. " in all of these Arab nations simply white eight billion dollars our taxpayers give to washes the real motive. Israel each year? I know this for a proven fact, because I am one of these innocent people against fore then he was president and principal Oil barons and those who seek world Do we really wonder why Arabs univer­ scientist, Southern Tier Consulting Inc., dominance (many the same) in the Bush sally hate us? Couldn’t we exercise some nipulation to get a jury to believe 1 was consultant and owner of Southern Tier Administration must be drooling over the semblarw'- of equality there? guilty when 1 was not. Now I am forced to possible control of Mideast oil and enough Consulting, regional manager of Environ­ military hardware to obliterate the world, ment Consultants and a professor at Niag­ Dr. Gary Pierce ara University. His areas of specialization include wet­ land mitigation planning, permitting, and cles and theses regarding plants and wet­ which conveys a world dominance on who­ I understand this letter will likely get a response, but please, it’s too late to blame Carl Mcllvain, Ray Rohm, St. Louis Correctional Facility Hastings St. Louis. Mich. Prudence would logically dictate that we implementation; wetland mitigation educa­ He is a member of the Society of Wet­ tion; biotechnical erosion control; wetland land Scientists, the Ecological Society of before we depose another dictator in a pile delineation: functional analysis; botany America and the Michigan Botanical Club. of rubble. For that matter, how about clean­ spend the rest of my life in prison for a crime that I did not commit. everything on the Clintons. ever controls that oil. lands. whom the police and prosecutors used ma­ clean up the mess that we created in Iraq Pork barrel spending is the problem wetland permitting; and local, state and The First Friday series, sponsored by the federal wetlands hydrology plant systemat­ Barry Covnty Democratic ^ommittee, is ica? What are Bush's plans for our econ­ ics. held on the first Friday of each month at the omy, other than concentrating more wealth Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green in for the Press, Albert Lewis wrote. “Tax cuts sound it goes to the rich. Well, I say they pay 60% education and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those at­ good, but at whose expense? Of course, all of all taxes. 1 also ask how many poor peo­ throughout his professional career. He also tending may bring their own lunches or masses. When will we he able to afford health the liberals always say the children should ple hire people to work in companies? has been the author of many scholarly arti- light fare can be obtained at the hall. care for every citizen and quality education get the money for education. This may be With this much money being spent on for every child? When do w< put the same true, but let’s put the blame where it should pork barrel spending, it also could be used emphasis on our national infrastructure be — on pork barrel spending. for a start for a drug program for seniors, or Pierce has been involved extensively with wetlands projects and Sauder Village bus trip slated Kellogg Community College and the In­ plenty of benches. stitute for Learning in Retirement are spon­ The chartered bus will depart at 8 a.m. soring a bus trip to Sauder Village in Arch­ next Thursday from KCC’s Fehsenfcld bold, Ohio, on Thursday, May 1. Center west of Hastings, then travel to Visitors are promised a step back in time KCCs Battle Creek campus at 8:45. The in this historic village, which includes cos­ group will arrive at Sauder Village at ap­ tumed guides and working craftsmen in tbc proximately 10:30 a.m. The bus will return 34 restored homes and shops. The 27th an­ to Hastings by 6 p.m. nual Quilt Fair also will be taking place. The cost of the trip is S35, which in­ Guests also can enjoy a homccooked meal cludes chartered bus, buffet lunch and ad­ at the Barn Restaurant, gift shopping, a spe­ mission. For more information, call Teresa Dur­ cial education program and more. Sauder Village is located in a rural set­ ing up the mess Bush has created in Amer­ fewer hands, with poverty To the editor In recent article in the Grand Rapids tax break is not a bad idea. I love it when the Democrats always say (roads and highways) on hospitals that we In last year's last appropriation bill, our would need with a viable health care sys­ Congress added and spent $22.5 billion. In tem, rather than closing hospitals down and the previous year, it was $20.5 billion. Now The president, I believe, feels you will that would buy a lot of education for our never stop the big spenders in Congress Keep Your FrienSs and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at.. 616-945-9554 reworking the Social Security system, plus education, only to mention a few. children, but I ask you, does Congress from adding pork to bills, so he feels that if really care? This pork band spending has they don’t have the money, they cannot been going on for years, but we the people spend it. Just like you and I in personal do not care. family budgets. For some reason, all presidents have Indecently, another way to put this been afraid to veto all of it. 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Ml 49058 , �The Haetinos Banner - Thursday. April 24,2003 - Page 5 Community Center nears completion When Hastings School Superintendent All arc pretty impressed with the new fa­ Carl Schoessel takes people through the cility, which is due to open next September. nearly completed Community Education “I can’t wait for the community to see and Recreation Center being bu.lt onto the it,” former school board trustee Judy Lenz west end of Hastings High School, their re­ said after a tour of the construction site The new 46.780-squarc-foot facility will actions have been pretty uniform, Schoes- Wednesday. "I think it’s going to be won­ include a teen center, gymnasium, day care sel said. derful." People arc "going to be in for a big center, meeting room area, kitchen, fitness surprise." she said. “It’s a great day to be a Saxon." Lenz was among those who worked to support a $10 million millage passed to pay for the new center. center, and a giant 151-foot by 60-foot cight-lanc swimming pool that is 13-1/2 feet deep on one end. “My favorite part is when I take (people) into the swimming pool." Schoessel said. “I don’t think people expect to see what they sec." What they sec is a huge pool in an even larger room that includes a second-floor bleacher area for spectators watching The new 33-foot-high gymnasium has 8,175 square feet of space. swimming events. Of special significance to many people will be the name of the new pool. If all goes well with two public hearings being held on the matter, the pool will be named the “Carl A. and Loretta R. Schoessel Swimming Pool." A special plaque being purchased by present and past school board members will be installed in the pool area in recognition of the Schocssels (Loretta is Carl’s wife and a long-time volunteer and supporter of the school system and commu­ nity.) School policy requires that any new fa­ cilities being named must first have those names presented to the public in two hear­ ings. The first hearing was Monday during the April school board meeting. The second hearing will be at the board’s M<y meeting, after which the board is expected to make Judy Lenz, construction superintendent Jeff White and school superintendent the pool name official. Carl Schoessel are shown in one of the rooms of the 5.000-square-foot day care center. ^Fullerc That little dark speck in the foreground is actually Hastings School Superinten­ dent Carl Schoessel, who is standing in the deep end of the new Community Edu­ Since 1916 cation and Recreation Center swimming pool. The pool is, in a word, BIG. Secretary of State to speak at GOP’s Lincoln Day dinner ■ • . . ■ .■.? - ■ The Barry County Republican Party will have its annual Lincoln Day dinner Friday evening, April 25, at the Middle Villa in Middleville OPPORTUNITY IS NOT KNOCKING IT IS RINGING! A national restaurant chain in Hastings is looking to fill several management positions. Benefits galore! We offer highly competitive wages, 401K GOING OUT OF BUSINESS AFTER ALMOST A CENTURY retirement plan, paid vacation and health, dental, vision insurance. Make a caow move that puts you in charge ol your future. Please send your! resume to: Personnel Director, 1021 State St.. ^Hastings, Ml 49058.____________'________________ J Guest speaker will be Michigan Secre­ tary of State Terri Lynn Land. Social hour will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., dinner will be at 6:30 Tickets, which cost $25 apiece, may be purchased at Reynolds land Sur­ veying or call Mark Englerth. Barry County GOP chairman, at 792-6357. l&UE Land was elected to serve as Michigan’s 41st Secretary of State in November 2002. and she took office on Jan. 1. As Secretary of State, she plans to build on the Depart­ ment of States technology base and expand user-friendly programs that would increase the number of Internet users. She says she is committed to providing the highest level of customer service possible by delivering the most cost effective and efficient serv­ ices possible. “I believe that effective government A musical Comedy based on £fH V the Novel "7 1/2 Cents’ ** * by Richard Bissen Music and Lyrics try Richard Adler and Jen s*--------------------------------------- • ----- । book uy ueorga auoou ana nicnara onset T>«U.rFri4iy-S.t.U.y thinks creatively and is open to exploring alternatives to the standard ways of doing business." she said. Secretary Land is designated as Michi­ gan’s Chief Motor Vehicle Administrator. Chief Election Officer and Keeper of the Great Seal. She is second in line of succes­ April S4-M-J6, JOO5 7:00 pv S1e5©«©'la!?3> Ssjwao! £\<9dite>?i<«i5t) -Hastings. Michigan- sion to the governor and acts in that capac­ ity whenever both the governor and lieuten­ ant governor are out of state. She is a mem­ ber of the State Administrative Board, the ---------- ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:---------Jefferson Street Gallery. Progressive Graphics. & the Thomapple Arts Council Fff. SMtaft Srv fwi. rtf Pstteitttt National Association of Secretaries of State and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission. Prior to her election, Land served as Kent County Clerk from 1992 to 2000, at a time of tremendous change and growth in Michigan's fourth largest county. As Kent County Clerk, she concentrated on making county government more "user-friendly" to the public. By working and building coali­ tions with other members of county gov­ ernment. local and statewide judges, the State Legislature and the voters, she made sure that elections and vital record keeping were 100 percent accurate and accessible. She has also been a leader in enforcing compliance with campaign finance laws and working with the Qualified Voter File. Land’s involvement in politics stretches back to her high school years, when she served as a "scatter blitzer" for the Gerald R. Ford for President campaign. A budding politician from Grandville High School, she was one of the youngest attendees at the Republican State Convention in 1978. CITY OF HASTINGS NOMINATING PETITIONS PUBLIC OFFICE Notice is hereby given that the nominating petitions are available at Hastings Qty Hall for election of the following TWO MEMBERS TO BOARD OF REVIEW - 4-year term Petitions must be fifed wrth the City Clerk no later than 4:00 Everll G. Mans hum bachelor of arts in political science from City Clerk Hope College. Iii It' SECOND WARD COUNCILMEMBER - 4-y«*r term THIRD WARD COUNCILMEMBER - 4-ye». term FOURTH WARD COUNCILMEMBER - 4-year term Grandville High School, she received a Reformed Church, where Land was nursery It's u eith the drive from run/.i MAYOR - 4-year term FIRST WARD COUNCILMEMBER - s-vear term supervisor for many years. A graduate of Jessica and Nicholas. They attend Corinth Hastings, Michigan positions: p.m. May 13. 2003. Any registered voter residing within the City of Hastings who is interested m running for one of the elected positions should contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, or by calling 269 945 2468 iietween the hours ol 8:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m Monday through Friday. She has been married to Dan Hibma for 19 years, and the couple has two children. LA-Z-BOY • HOWARD MILLER • COCHRANE • GRAFTMASTER LANE • VAUSHAN-BASSETT • AND MA?iY. MANY MORE! 570 Tanner Lake Rd. 334 W. Main St. Hastings, Ml 49058 Ionia, Ml 48846 (269)945 5105 (616) 527 4250 HOURS: MOW-Htt: IMM-ffM • SAT: 10AJMW ■ SUM: NOOH-SM I All Fuller's Furniture buildings in Hastings and Ionia are avaiiaMa for sale, to rent, or to lease to com. Call Joe at (616) 527-4g0j All inventories must be liquidated Xu sales to w holrsale dealers Cash, chei k t redit c a rd er extended ! mane mu t m qualified customers Prices below manufacturers minimum pricing standard mH not be published �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 24. 2003 ers. one sister; her special cousins. Richard and Dot Misner, and many other loving rel­ Lucille J. Bowerman atives and friends. Lucy was preceded in death by her par­ LAKE ODESSA - Lucille J. Bowerman age 61. of Lake Odessa, passed away at her home on Thursday afternoon, April ents; and two sisters. The funeral service was held Monday. 17, April 21.2003 at the Koops Funeral Chapel 2003. Lucy was bom in Antrim County on in Lake Odessa. Interment was in Lakeside April 23. 1941 in Archie and Lucy (LeVanwey) Misner. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the cancer support group "Friends oi She had lived in the Lake Odessa area since 1948 and attended Woodland schools. Arrangements were made by K jops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Lucy married Ralph Bowerman on May 3.1958. She was a wonderful cook and her family will miss Lucy’s blue-ribbon baked goods. Lucy was very involved with ceramics William G. Bradford and had taught a number of classes. Above all. Lucy’s family is grateful for the unending love she gave and the values She is survived by Ralph, her loving hus­ band of 45 years; her children. Ralph (Tammy) Bowerman Jr.. SUN CITY, ARIZONA - Mr. William G. Bradford, age 96 of Sun City, she instilled in each of them. Roger (Lorri) Bowerman, and Steve (Jeannie) Bower­ man; son-in-law. Cam Yager, nine grand­ children; one great grandchild; four broth­ Arizona and formerly of Hastings, died Monday, April 21, 2003 in Sun City. Mr. Bradford was a long-time treasurer of Hastings Manufacturing Company. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Worship Together... .. Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLFASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 260! Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sun­ day Service: 9:30 ajn.; Sunday School 11:0 am.. Sunday Evening Service 600 pm. Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jeffenon. Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday Mau 4:30 pm.; Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and 1100 am.. Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am4 classes for all ages. Morning Weship 10.45 am. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 pm. Wednes­ day activuk. 7:00 pm. are: Rain­ bow* or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 am4 Sunday School. 10 am. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE THE WHOLE BIBLE. ANL NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE/ 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at comer of Mill St.) Affiliated with Cauervalive Groce Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 am.; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 pm. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMM ANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church ofthe World-Wide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St ). iburch Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe HI. Rector. Mr. F William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship ■ 3 am. and 10 am. Children 's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 am. Si mung Worship Service; 6:00 pm. evei mg Service; Wednesday: 7.W pm. Services for Adults.Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. *18-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 am.; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 pm.; Thundjy Bible Study 7 pm. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brer I Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worship 11.00 am.; Evening Service al 600 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pm. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616)945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 am.-ll am.; P.O. Bos 63,Hastinp. Ml 49058 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Servkes: 8:30 and 11.00 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison Service Tunes: Worship Service 945 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nuncry provided Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights - Praise Ser­ vices 7:30 pm. For more informa­ tion call the church office. MIDDLEVILLE - Douglas J. Perry, age DELTON - Mrs. Mary Hermcnitt. age 65. of Middleville, passed away Friday. 88. of Delton, passed away April 16.2003. April 18,2003 at home. Mr. Perry was bom on Feb. 28. 1938 in Mary was bom in Kalamazoo County on Dec. 5. 1914. the daughter of Howard and Kalamazoo, Mi, the son cf Bruce R. and Clarabelle (Brotherton) Young. Hazel M. (Shcrier) Perry. He was raised in Kalamazoo. Ml and attended Katamazoo College and Western Michigan University. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boitwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am and worship service at 10:30 am. Cof­ fee and Cockles will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our “Kid's Tune" is a great time of cel­ ebrating Chnst for all -ges 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We lock forward to worshipping with you. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 9 ’5-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 pm. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 600 pm. Wednes­ day. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 pm.) Wednes­ day. 7 pm.. Prayer Meeting uW care provided). SAINTS ANDREW k MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11:00 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 600 pm. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948. 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 pm.. Evening Service; 7.00 pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. April 24 3 JO pm. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pm. Grace Noles; 7:00 pm. Crossways. Friday. April 25 • 5:30 pm. Men's Retreat. Middle School Youth Mys­ tery Night; 7:00 pm. High School Lock-In. Saturday. April 26 - Men's Repeat; 1000 am. Catechism 4; 11 DO am. Youth Ministry Prayer Tune; IDDpm. Softball Meeting. 8:00 pjn. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. April'27 - IX» ft 10.45 am. Worship; 9:30 am. Sunday School; 12:00 pm. Flying Doves to Full Blast. Monday. April 28 - 6.-00 pm. Evangelism Committee Meet­ ing. Tuesday. April 29 • 7.00 pm. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednes­ day. April 30 - 7:00 pm. Worship. Doug taught history, sociology, govern­ ment and personal finance at Thomapple ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-fiUed church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise 4 Worship 10:30 am.. 6 00 pm_ Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club for boys ft girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. Aa oasis of Goo'; love “Where Everyone is Someone Special ~ For information call I-616-731-5194 or 1-517452-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Sen ing the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10.00 am.; Worship 11.00 am.. 6.00 pm. Wrrinrsday: Bible Class 700 pm.. Classes for al ages. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574). Barrier free building with elevator to all fioon. Kathy Brown. Pastor, Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bourns, Musk Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 am. - Sunday School. 9:30 am. - LIVE! Uster the Dome (Con­ temporary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am. - Re­ freshmenu; I IDO am. Traditional Service. Sundae School. 5.30 p ni Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; oOO pm. - Disciple Bible Study II. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday bights - 6.00 pm. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7DO pm. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8.-00 pm. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday nights - 7.-00 pm. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Thursday. April 10 - 1200 pm. Lenten Luncheon and worship Thursday. April 17 - 7:30 pm.. Maundy Thursday worship. Friday. April 18 - 700 pm.. Good Friday worship. Sunday. April 20 • 8.-00 am.. Sunrise Service; 8:30 am.. Easter Breakfast; 9:30 am.. LIVE! Under the Dome; 10:30 am.. Re­ freshments; 11D0 am.. Traditional Service. Thursday and Friday. Apnl 24 and 25. 9.00 am.. Spring Rum­ mage Sale, everyone welcome HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook RH. - Hastings. Michigan He was raised on the family farm in Carlton Township and attended the Rogers Comers Wesleyan Church, and the Aloha one room school and Hastings schools, Hawaiian Steel Guitar Club. graduating in idents. 1965 from Hastings High School. He was married to Susan D. Peterson on Dec. 31.1977. Frisby Mr. was by employed the Michigan Department of Transportation for special fondness for hunting, fishing, read­ Her family was very important to her. ing. and enjoyed spending time with his especially her grandchildren, whom she family and enjoyed the friendship of many. loved dearly. 27 1/2 years before ill health forced his retirement. He was a member of Hastings Assembly of God. year 20 member of Central He was married to Luella O. Murphy on Mary will be remembered as one who Jan. 9. 1999 at Leighton United Methodist r.cver sat idle, her love of being in the Assembly of God in Grand Rapids, hon­ Church. He is survived by his wife, Luella O. kitchen cooking. Her pancakes and her orary member of Christian Life Center in strawberry freezer jam will long be remem­ Erie. PA. Member and past officer of the Perry; two sons. William D. (Lynn) Perry bered. Tri-County Conservation Club, member of Bums Harbor, Ind., Chad H. (Kim) Perry Members of her family include: her hus­ Barry County Steam, Gas and Antique of Battle Creek; two daughters. Ember R. band. Otis; a daughter. Gloria (Ernest) Machinery Association; an avid outdoors­ Perry of Grand Rapids, Heather M. Perry of Herman of Grand Rapids; grandchildren. man and gardener. Grand Raids; four step-children. Theresa Michelle Lawton. Mr. Frisby is survived by his beloved Murphy of Grand Rapids. Brian (Katrina) Stephanie (Christopher) Smith of Delton. wife, Susan; son, David Rex Frisby of Murphy of Caledonia. Michael (Jeffrey) Melissa Purdy, and her fiance. Paul Cupp of Grand Murphy of Aurora. 111.. Pauline (Steve) Holt. MI. Anthony (Jackie) Herman of “Precious”; Peacock of Casselberry, Florida; adopted Newaygo, and Valeric (Derrick ) Rowley of Freeport; sisters. Marian (Gene) Larson of daughter, Sarah Vonkreighton of Grand Sparta; and six great grandchildremftisters. five great Ruby Spencer of Portage and Elizabeth Florida. Colleen Frisby of MMfap£.rtNKh- ’ er-in-law. Evangel ine“ r&eradtt oF* brother, Phillip Chase of Redford, Ml; a sister-in-law, Grandville; (Melanie) Perry and four sisters. Ann Perry, Evelyn Adrianson of Plainwell and several Karen and Rod Whitaker of Grand Rapids; nieces and nephews. cousin, Rapids; seven grandchildren; grandchildren; one Jean Tolin, Kay Perry and Sue (Jim) Nelmes. all of Kalamazoo; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first Perry and a brother. (Jason) Curtis 1950 and Marylyn in 2002; brothers. Howard and Clifford Young services Funeral Saturday, April Comers officiated. Private Davis Townsend officiated . Interment Mt. Hope Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community or Hospice, the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation Scholarship - In Memory of Douglas J. Perry. Arrangements made were companion Frisby Aline sister-in-law of Sunfield, passed away April 17. 2003 at employee of Consumers Power Co. and a veteran of the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the Jackson-Mutschler Post 4461 in Lake Odessa; he enjoyed traveling, bingo cards, fishing and winters in Florida. and Cathy (Michael) Rolfe of Saranac; two step daughters. Melissa and Jennifer Lyon of Lansing; seven grandchildren; six great Creek; nieces and nephews; and aunts and uncles. Preceding him in death was his father Hickory Len interment Services were held Saturday, April 19, 2003 at Wren Home. Funeral mother-in-law. Halquist officiated. Burial was to contributions Hickory National Kidney the Gravis Foundation will be appreciated. American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Williams- Arrangements made NASHVILLE - Birta Cordelia Dull, age Woodworth of Bellevue; Mark Woodworth 87. of Nashville, died Sunday, April 20, of Ewing, KY; 27 great grandchildren; and 2003 at her residence. 13 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Dull was born on Nov. 14, 1915 in Preceding her in death were her parents, Freeport. Ml. the daughter of anton and Ida son, Edward D. Woodworth; seven brothers (Colvin) Andersen. and sisters. She was married to Hubert L. Dull on Dec. 8,1951. He has lived in the Nashville Respecting her wishes there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to area for the past 50 years. She was employed at Thornapple Manor Nashville's Putnam Library Fund. Arrangements as a nurses aide for nine years. Mrs. Dull is survived by her husband. were made Julius brother, James Andersen of Battle Creek; granddaughters, Tongua Gonzales of Nashville. Dayle Gleanson of Bellevue. Vickie Holton of Olivet, Tressa Goodenough of Middleville; giandsons, Dennis Wood worth of Whitmore Lake. Lee More Obituaries on Page 14 and (Tim) LaChapelle of Sandy Hook. CT; and a special caregiver. Lola Meeder. He was preceded in death by his daugh­ ter. Julie and son, Ronald Jr.; grandson. and Richard brothers. Leon. and two sisters. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L Girrbach Owner/Dircctor Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County Mildred Harris and Helen Oade. Funeral services were held Monday. Funeral Home. Grand by Maple Valley Chapel of Nashville. Linda VanGansbcke of Sunfield, and Judy Harold or by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Gores Funeral Home. Delton. four sisters-in-law. Josephine Haueter of three the Foundation were Grand Ixdge. Evelyn Haueter of Lansing. Ackerson; at Memorial contributions may be made to Comers Wesleyan Church or Myastenia Marjorie VanGansbekc of Louisville. KY; Eric Rev.'s Clayton Garrison, Lewis Adamson and CJ. grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and husband. and Ralph (Mary) Frisby of Battle Hubert; sister. Martha Lee of Nashville; He is survived by his wife. Jean M.; one son. James (Randie) Haueter of Lyons; two father of Birta Cordelia Dull SUNFIELD - Ronald C. Haueter. age 74. retired loving by Beeler Ronald C. Haueter a his mother. Freeport Cemetery. Funeral Home. Middleville. his home. Ron was at 2003 Wesleyan Church. Pastor Methodist Church. Caledonia. Rev. Ray Cemetery, Middleville. conducted were 19, Rapids; Rex on Dec. 17.1994. and a sister, Leona Belden. April 22, 2003 at the Leighton United of Mary was preceded in death by daugh­ ters. Rosemary in Loren Perry. Funeral services were held Tuesday, and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Ledge. Rev. WJ. United Methodist Church officiated, fol­ BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 Hospital. Grand Rapids. Mary was a member of the Hickory communities and sing and entertain the res­ "Bill" Amundsen of the Grand Ledge First THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 135! North M-43 Highway - Hastings ried Otis Hermenitt, who survives. around to nursing homes and retirement WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Member F.DJC. died Mr. Frisby was bom on Feb. 4. 1947 in State Park for 33 years. April 21. 2 p.m. at the Peters and Murray SAND RIDGE BANK Freeport, Hastings. Ml. the son of Rex and Aline Conservation Officer for Yankee Springs This information on worship sc. vices is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Rd.. Sisson (Andrus) Frisby. cially music. She and Otis would travel daughters. Nancy (Herb) Carey of Lyons FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ' CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hasting*. Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lunun. Interim Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices - 900 am. Traditional Wor­ ship; ID 10 am. Church School for all ages; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship, 11:50 am. Children's Worship The 9 00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both ser­ vkes. Children's Worship is avail­ able during both services. SPECIAL EVENTS - Thursday. April 24 • Home Communion from 1-5 pm . Sunday. April 27 - Middle High Youth Ice Skating. Baptism. Sun­ day; Wednesday. Apnl 30 • Newsletter Deadline W. Wednesday. April 16. 2003 at St. Mary’s On Jan. 3, 1942 in Otsego. Ml, she mar­ During the summers, he worked as a Doug was an outdoor enthusiast, with a FREEPORT - Larry Rex Frisby, age 56. of She attended Maher Business College. Mary loved gardening, flowers and espe­ Kellogg High School for 32 years. wife. Sharon Rae GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children’* min­ istry. youth group, adu'i small group ministry, leadership training. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mavs Sunday al 9:30 am I Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation lowed by Military Graveside services con­ ducted by the Jackson-Mutschler Post 4461 at Oakwood Cemetery. Grand Ledge. For those desiring contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice in memory of Mr. Ronald Haueter. Arrangements were made by Peters & Murray Funeral Home. Grand Ledge. Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway jrtb. Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 24, 2003 - Page 7 Gregory-Johnson plan to wed Aug. 2 Ruth Yaw and Glenn Ramsey, pictured during a rehearsal, are among the peo­ Earl and Sharon Gregor)- are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter ple in the musical about John Wesley's life. Sarrah Elizabeth to Joseph Robert Johnson, son of Robert Johnson and James and Brenda Curtis. To celebrate the 300th anniversary of the is currently employed at birth of the Methodist Church's founder, a Kellogg, and Mansfield-Worm plan to wed July 26 Brenda Gibson of Delton and Mark and Sherri Worm of Delton are Classic Chevrolet as a delivery driver. Allerding-Grove engagement told musical titled “Jack's Journey - John Sarrah is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School, and is employed at Main- Street Savings Bank as a branch manager. An Aug. 2. 2003 wedding is currently Mr. and Mrs. Bryan and Paula Allerding Dowling musical salutes John Wesley Joe is a 2000 graduate of Thomapple being planned. be presented by the Country Chapel Choir and Praise Team members at the 9:45 a.m. worship service and at 7 p.m. Sunday, pleased to of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Arlen and Lori Grove of Lake Odessa arc pleased to Kai-C. Brooke Mansfield and Dustin Lee announce the engagement of their children Under the direction of Choir Director Worm. Katie Michele Allerding to Richard Wayne Laurie Lotter, the musical will be per­ Grove. formed by youth, young adults and older Kellogg 1998 graduate of Delton is attending Katie is a 2000 graduate of Hastings Western Michigan University and is cur­ High School and is pursuing her elementary Choice education degree from Grand Valky State High School employed rently and Health at Chiropractic. April 27. The public is welcome to attend. adults with actors/soloists taking the speak­ ing roles. Marilyn Ramsey is jn charge of cos­ University. tumes, and other volunteers arc helping. is a 1993 graduate of Delton Richard is a 2000 graduate of Lakewood “Jack’s Journey" is a view of John Kellogg High School and attended Western High School and is currently employed Wesley's family reminiscing about John’s with Christian Constructors in Lansing. life and events that led up to his conversion Dustin Michigan University with a degree in mechanical engineering and is currently employed at Idea Development. A July 26. 2003 A June 5th. 2004 wedding is being and position in the Methodist Church. planned. wedding is “The musical involves many friends of being Country Chapel of many generations," a planned. spokesperson said. Country Johnson-Hendrick set Sept. 12 wedding Chapel United Methodist Ronald David Stoddard, Lake Odessa and Elina Kondratyuk-Dancz, Grand Rapids. Charles Edward Sheldon, Nashville and Erick and Sherrie Johnson of Woodland and Roger and Mary Hendrick of Holland, arc pleased to announce the engagement of their children Segrid Christine Johnson and Beau Joshua Hendrick. High School and is Chic attending University of Cosmetology. and is attending Union Trade School for a degree in electrical and is cur­ Mikolajczyk-Brown plan Oct. 18 wedding engagement Mtkolajcryk and Jamie of Aaron Brown C. rently employed at Pfiscr. A Sept. Mary Bell to mark 85th birthday is Mikolajczyk of Shelbyville, and Jim Brown currently Taurean Mikel Hastings Jones. and Tommy Earl Cole, Delton and Manila Michele Hom, Delton. Louise Franzone, Hastings. Royce Daniel Hummel, Freeport and Sunrae Suk Jenson, Freeport. Jason Daniel Nicholson, Hastings and Lisa Ann Brinks, Hastings. Mark Allen England, Wayland and Renee Roland L.R. Mudget, Wayland and Heidi Ann Cheyne, Wayland. attends invite friends and family to her 85th birth­ Kalamazoo Valley Community College. day party on May 4th. It will be held from The bridegroom is a graduate of Otsego I to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon at her home High School. on 4800 Assyria Rd., Nashville. No gifts please, just come and visit. An Oct. 18th wedding is being planned. Kidders to celebrate 50th anniversary Tom and Betty were married March 7, 1953 in Hastings at the First Baptist Church (by the late Rev. Russell Houseman). A celebration get-together will be given by their family on April 26. 2003 at Tom and Notfca Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Delautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D Vickery and Susan K Vickery . husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated October 23, IMS. and recorded on October 29. 1998 in Uber Instrument No. 1020061 n Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED SIXTY-SIX AND 75/100 dollars ($46,466.75), inducing interest at 6.375% per annum. w . Under the power of sato contained in said mortgage and the statute in ouch case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sato ol the mort­ gaged promisee, or some part of them, al pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO PM, on May 15.2003. Said promises wo situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Sodhoast comer ol the North 40 acres of the Northwest IM ol Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 10 West for a place ol beginning, thence West 200 lest, thence South 220 toot, thonoe East 200 toot thence North 220 toot, io the piece of beginning. The redemption period eha* be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sato, untoes determined abandoned in accordance Mth MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period she* be 30 days from the dale of such sato. Deled: Apr! 10.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetograph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200224940 TeamC (4/10H5/1) e.l.s. inc. The family of Mary Bell would like to The future bride is a graduate of Martin and and Hastings Jane Miller. Wayland. N. and Patti Brown of Otsego. School, wedding in Grand Haven is being planned. announced by their parents. Ron and Lori High 12, 2003 Josh Albert Stanton, Angela Marie Ehredt, Dowling. James R. Kaufman; Hastings and Alicia Beau is a 2000 graduate of Fremont High School Carol Jean Harbig. Nashville. Amanda Nicole Williams, Hastings. Segrid is a 2001 graduate of St. Patricks The For more information, call Pastor Dianne Dolen Morrison at 721-8077. Wesley’s Journey to Aldersgate Street’’ will announce the engagement of their children. Kai-C. is a Church is located on M-37 in Dowling. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • • • • • • All 48 States vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East coast - west Coast call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 BOY, Hudson Drake, bom at Butterworth Hospital on April 11, 2003 at 5:11 a.m. to Dave and Becky DeHaan of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. Betty’s home at 4987 Woodschool Road. BOY. Austin Brady bom at Metropolitan Hastings, from 2 to 5 p.m. Tom and Betty have three children, five grandchildren and three great-grandchil­ dren. Hospital March 17,2003. weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. 20 inches long to Mindy Chambers and Orin Lewis of Middleville. For the Banner’s annual Business & Industry sup­ Advertisement Dingerson-Mattice set Oct. 11 wedding date $4.95/mo Internet? First United Methodist Church ANNUAL By David Stowers Ronald and Julie Dingerson of Woodland and David and Tammy Mattice of Woodland are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Abb)’ Lee Dingerson and Joshua David Mattice. 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E-mail: jadnews@voyager.net Fax: 945-5192 Address: 1351 North M-43 Hwy.. Hastings, Ml 49058 « �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 24. 2003 Wife and mother. She also has insulted me. I’ve tried to be friends with Josie, but I cannot live in the same house with her any .//nnie’s MAILBOX tonga. My husband says she has no place to go and she has threatened suicide in the past. There has never been anything but pity between my husband and Josie, but enough is enough. How can I make her leave? - Southern California Mess. Dear Southern Cal.: Josie sounds men­ By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar tally unstable, and your husband’s pity is This is a super busy weekend ahead. The front of the Fellowship Hall had three Places to go. things to do, exhibits to see. tables at which the cast was seated. Men in service organizations listed in your phone The Lake Odessa Dcpot/Muscum will be the roles of the 12 disciples were Patrick book that can help. Meanwhile, tell your open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. Strang, James Seibel. Tony Barcroft. Brian husband that it’s time Josie moves out. He The Doll Party opens tomorrow night at the Decker. Roger Depot from 7 until 9 pjn. The dolls will be Michael on display yet on Saturday. Goode moot, Robert Kruisenga. Earl Slrater This is Secretaries' National Week. Altena. Richard Rohrbacher. Stacy not doing her any good. There are social Barnett. needs to understand that his marriage Cole. Von comes first. If he isn’t willing to do that, and Walt Collins. Bill Walker had the role Visit hazard you must do some serious thinking about of Jesus. Each in turn related his meeting will be glad to sell you their wares to com­ Jesus and how he came iu be a follower smokes. No matter how much literature I memorate the occasion. with the Master responding to each who show Mom. she refuses to believe her The VFW on Tupper Lake Street will with asthma and a mother-in-law. who asked, “Is it I, Lord?" Charles Rayner was on smoking has anything to do with "Allie’s" the sound technician, Andy Ferris ran the Saturday. May 3, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. asthma attacks. video camera and Pastor Don Ferris intro­ Takeout meals will be available. Two 1 have tried keeping my daughter at a duced the play. The climax of the play had weeks later the local Lions* Club will hold slight distance when Gram visits, but I want a quartet singing an anthem befitting the the two of them to have a good relationship. a similar meal. occasion after which the cast led the way to hold its annual barbecue chicken the future of your relationship. ««••• Dear Annie: I have a young daughter Naturally, the flower shops and card stores Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Many Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxQattbi. com. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Bax Loan issue more about Annies Mailbox. and read fea­ 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out Recently, we made an agreement that Mom Dear Annie: Your answer to "New York" tures by other Creators Syndicate writers was would not smoke around Allie, but I caught was all wrong. He said his cx-wifc. "Gina." and cartoonists. visit the Creators Syndi­ held on Sunday, May 4, at 1:30 in the after­ served to all those present which included her sneaking a cigarette in the bathroom. asked him for a loan when she fell behind cate Web page at wwwjcreators.com. noon. Walkers may sign to walk with any of the local congregation and several guests. Mom apologized and promised to smoke in her rent. He gave her the money because COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. The Lakewood Area CROP Walk will be the sanctuary where communion the local churches or even independently on The Friday State Journal had a lengthy outside from now on. so I allowed Allie to he was concerned about his son’s welfare. registration day. However, it is best to sign article on a Christian an show held at spend the night at Gram's house. When I When he told his current wife. "Annate." ahead of time in order to get sponsors and Ascension Lutheran Church. One of the came to pick her up. Allie told me Gram pledges, preferably paid in advance. paintings chosen for the newspaper article smoked right in front of her. and when Al­ was by Ruth Gee of Hastings. It portrays a lie called her on it. Gram told her to go back woman anointing feci of a man. to bed. An obituary in the Shoppers Guide for Edwin Cowley, age 82, of Big Rapids lists among his seven children Fred (Lisa) Cowley of Hastings. Daffodils are likely at their best this I have informed my mother-in-law that week. Forsythia bushes are showing their we will never again come over because she best springtime yellow hue. Trees are who died on April 17, lists his wife and has chosen her habit over her granddaugh­ showing their first green leaves. Perhaps ter. However, now she is telling my hus­ three children, his in-laws, Julius and we are fortunate that the ice storm of two Marjorie VanGansbcke of Sunfield. His band how sorry she is and how much she weeks ago hit as early as it did. The weight wants Allie to come back to her house. She wife is the former Jean VanGansbcke. He of the trees covered with ice would have refuses to come to my home because she been far greater had the leaves already now feels uncomfortable. come forth. One fall we had heavy snow Should I trust her again? I'm not con­ William Callihan of Mason, age 77. He had while the leaves were yet on the bushes and vinced she will behave any better. This has been horn in Hastings, served in World War trees. During that time also we had many caused many arguments with my husband, fallen limbs. but neither of us wants to risk our daugh­ husband for 22 years of Patricia (Wagner). His mother, Mildred Callihan, ter’s health. What should we do? - Con­ resides in Mason. Dear Mother: According to :hc American home from the south. Max and Phyllis Lung Association, children with asthma are Decker. Ron and Marge Erickson, and Bob at increased risk when they breathe second­ and Jane Shoemaker are among the grow­ hand smoke. Your mother-in-law knows ing number. this, but is too addicted to break the habit. The Good Friday service on Friday after­ noon last brought dozens Central United Methodist Church. Pastors taking part were Darrell Bosworth, Brian Allbright, George Speas, Howard Immel of Grace Brethren, and newcomer Jonathan Tipton of Church of the brought the Nazarcnc, who message. Central Church's chancel choir sang. Nearly served breakfast in 80 were This means, regardless of her intentions, of people to Fellowship Hall on Sunday morning fol­ lowing the early service, with many parish­ ioners from LakcwqodJJMC. Centra ■$ 10:30 shmte included trumpet trio accompanying the opening hymn, the children's choir singing, the chancel area lined with white lilies, and an appropriate sermon by the pastor. Diane Michutka who was in the Air Force Reserves since concluding her mili­ tary service of nearly 20 years was called to active duty and sent to California. She was there only a brief time before being sent to Germany. Randy and Julie VanHook with children Casey and Alison were Sunday guests at church and at home with her parents. Max and Phyllis Decker. In Tuesday's newspapers the account of arrest of the man charged with triple homi­ cides at Bellevue and Battle Creek credits the arrest to a city policeman. The quotes came from Phil Reed. Battle Creek police commander. He is a Lake Odessa native, brother of Ginny Kruisenga, son of the late Walter Jr. and Helen Reed. Central UMC held its Maundy Thursday service April 17 with a drama service writ­ ten by Pat Underwood and used by permis­ sion under the direction of Kathy Decker and Sharon Rohrabcher. Kim and Dawn Deardorff, Vanessa Broe and others provid­ she is likely to smoke in Allie presence, es­ Notice at Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condkions of a mortgage made by Adam R. Lesley and Jessica Lesley, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Old Kent Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated October 13. 1995. and recanted on October 17, 1995 in Liber 642 on Page 779 in Bany County Records, Michigan, and rerecorded on May 29,1996 In Uber 661 on Page 989. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to toe Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated July 5. 2001. which was recorded on August 14, 2001, in Document f1084689, Berry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date herent the sum ol FORTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 04/100 dol­ lars ($40,856.04), including interest at 8375% pw annum. Under toe power of sato contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at IDO p.m.. on May 8. 2003 Said promises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 77 feet of Lot 4. Stock 6. HJ. KenfieWs Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Pagr 9. Subject to easements and restrictions ol record. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: April 3. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL TEAM M (248) 593-1306 Interested Purchasers: ed the kitchen staff for preparation of the meal, which was served by youth of the church in bare feet and wearing “Bible Times’’ ai’ire. They served salad, hot food in a bread bowl, apple pie squares with nut cups holding mid-Eastem seeds and fruits. Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farrr.s, Ml 48025 Fite 420031589* Town M back, and very likely this is not the first time. He has devalued Annette’s position as his wife. Poor Junior may be on the street because of his mother, so pcrtiaps Junior could live with Dad until Mom gets on her feet. Or borrow money from someone else. His ac­ tions are why second marriages are often doomed. - Newark, Calif. Dear Newark: If Dad wanted Junior to live with him. he would have suggested it. should have discussed it with Annette be­ fore handing ova the cash. Decisions like this should involve both partners, and wc should have been more sensitive to An­ nette’s position. Nonetheless, if this is the first time Gina has asked for financial help, an understanding response from Annette would do more for her marriage than anger. pecially in her own home. Tell Gram she can sec her granddaughter Women rule in your house, when you are there, but she must smoke outside. Let her know if she makes a sincere effort to quit, you will pro­ Dear Annie: I am tired of reading about vide as much encouragement as possible. If parents having trouble with their daughters- she is successful, Allie will again be per­ in-law. I have two fine married sons, but mitted to sleep at her house. Make sure ALL of my dealings arc with their wives. I your husband backs you up. learned this from my sainted mother-in-law, who addressed letters to me. sent the checks for the kids* birthdays in my name, and so Obits solicit on. 1 treat my daughters-in-law the same way. and wc have a happy and comfortable Dear Annie: I’m sending you a thrcc- relationship. The truth is. women still run week sampling of the death notices from most homes. - Grandma in Massachusetts. the Times in northwest Indiana. Evidently, Dear Grandma: Women tend to take nobody read your response when you said it care of the social relationships in a family, was improper for the family to publicly ask so it is sensible for mothers-in-law and for money. daughters- in-law to maintain a cordial If people are going to continue this prac­ tice, why not end the obituary with: “For friendship. Keep in mind, however, that it takes both of them to make it work. over 77 years. Ralph did not prepare for the eventuality of his death. Would you please send me money so that I can bury the old Perpetual guest fool?” Or. how about this one: “I lived with Zeb for more than 55 years and put up with Dear Annie: I have been married for nearly his stupid ways and bad behavior. Now that three years. When I met my husband, he he is dead, 1 deserve a vacation. Please send was providing a friend with a place to live. money so I can go on an extended cruise." "Josie" was down on her luck and needed It seems that this practice of asking for help. Even after we married. Josie remained money is only in northwest Indiana. 1 have a member of the household. Now, however. children living elsewhere, and they said 1 would like her to leave. they have never seen requests for money in My husband bought his home before I their local obituary section. Maybe if you met him, and the title is in his name. Josie put your reply in bold print, people would has moved out twice before, but both times, get the message. - Carol from NW Indiana. she found it necessary to return because of Dear Carol: We suspect this practice goes money problems. Each time, my husband on in many places outside northwest Indi­ opened our home to her. ana, but we’ll try one more time: It is im­ Josie is now 38. She claims she is suffer­ proper to put requests for money in the ing from multiple chemical sensitivity and death notice, unless it is a donation to a therefore cannot hold down a job, but she charity. If the family is in need of financial doesn't seem to have any problem in our assistance, it would be a kindness for friends to take up a collection on their own. (4/24) Sounds to me like he is going behind her You arc absolutely right, however, that he cerned Mother in Arizona The snowbirds are wending their way Why didn’t he discuss the money with Mom might be able to live with a relative or Another obit in the State Journal was for II, right to put his son's well-being first. Annette before he offered it to his ex? The obit for Ronald Haueter of Sunfield, had reached age 74. about it. she was furious. You said he was without publicizing the family’s situation in house. She is absent-minded and careless, and has, on numerous occasions, made at­ tempts to undermine my position as the MQIKXfifJtQfllftAfiOAiX Default having been made in the condttiona of a certain Mortgage made by BRENDA S. ROBERT now known as BRENDA S. CULP, whose address is 530 W. Marshal Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now known as Rural Development). United States Department of Agriculture, with its guaranteed loan center being located at 3469 E. Grand River Avenue. Howel. Michigan 48843. too Mortgagee, ouch Mortgage being dated May 11.1992 and record­ ed May 14. 1992 in Uber 543 al Bany County Records on Pages 869 through 872. inclusive. said Borrower having entered into a certain Reamortization Agreement with the Government eflecbve September 23. 1993. and by reaoon of such default the Mortgagee sleets Io declare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage duo and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date ol this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum ol EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY­ SEVEN y°° C*86-377 ™) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having boon instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgages, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgagee has become operative; Now Therefore. Notice b Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained In said Mortgage and in pursuance of too statue in ouch case made and prowled, said Mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sale of the promises L arein described or so much thereof as may bo neces­ sary. at public auction, to too highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse in the CHy of Hastings on Thursday, May 1. 2003 at IDO p.m. local limo, in tho afternoon ol said day. and said promises will be sold to pay the amount so aa aforesaid then duo on said Mortgage together with 8.25 percent interest, legal costs, attorneys* fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said promises are described In said Mortgage as tolows, to wt Lands and promises situated in the CNy of Hastings, County of Barry, and State of Mtehigan. Lot 1259, City of Hastings, accordtog to toe recorded plat thereof in Libor 4 of Plats on page 1 (Commonly known as 530 W. Marshal StreoL Hastings. Mctagan 49058; Tax Roft No. 08-55­ 001-461-00.) The redemption period she* bo six (6) montos from toe date of sale unless too property b aban­ doned in which case toe redemption period shaft be thirty (30) days from tho dale of sale. Thb b an attempt to coiled a debt. Any information obtained wB bo used lor that purpose For further information with regard to thb tonsclosure contact tho Community Development Manager at tho local office o* Rural Development at 3334 Edgewood Road, P.O. Box 129. Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103. telephone (289) 471­ 9111, extension 118. Dated: March 24. 2003 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through tho Farmers Home Administration (row Rural Development). United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee Robert J Zitta (P22749) Attorney tor Mortgagee SCHEUERLE & ZITTA 300 Washington Street P.O. Box 212 Grand Haven. Ml 49417 (616)842-1470 (4-24) the newspaper. Dear Readers: Today is Administrative Nashville's war rages on! Leader suffers first casualty Professionals Day (formerly known as Na­ tional Secretary’s Day). If you have assis­ tants who make your job easier, let them al war. Huffman said that the rest of the coalition forces' | gCOOKWGSCHOOlJ forces for Eagle Enterprizes is only a temporary setback, said Dennis Huffman, leader of this unusu­ Taste of home know how much they arc appreciated. Dateline Nashville—The loss of one of the coalition You don't have to live with pain! Mark Your Calendars... and plan to attend the free Taste of Home Tradeshow j * Thursday, May 1*4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Located al the Bany County Expo Center supply lines are going on unchallenged by the — 1350 N. M-37, Hastings — enemy. Armed only with a pricing gun, Huffman is look­ ' • Lots of Food Booths • Shopping Great Decorating Ideas and Much More! ing for a bayonet to fit it in so he can slash prices even deeper. This reporter cant imagine just how These are the vendors that will be there... far Huffman will go. He Is already 30% to 65% Alfresco at Home Longabe%er Baskets Mulberry Gardens below retail prices now. The influx of refugees from other stores is at the JS Homestyle DeKleine Realty Nashville Syrup Tastefully Simple Pampered Chef Association highest since the war began four weeks ago. At Home America Curves for Women Something Special by Kathy Huffman also said the humanitarian needs are Southern Living Telecom Liasion being met head on. The three underground bunkers are filled to over­ Health Tech, of Michigan Double A Cockie Co. Carveth Village Nutrimetics Bib Restaurant The Body Shop EcoQuest International Health. Wealth & Beauty L'S Bom Books Kevin's Draperies & Fine Mary Kay Cosmetics Contempo Salon Furniture flowing with specials (forces) to fulfill everyone's needs This victorious war update brought to you J-Ad Graphics 0 Feipausch Food Centers by the Stars and Stripes at Eagle Enterprize Bargain Corner 517-852-2000 Located at 233 Main (Next to tlw post office in Nashville) \> Nashville Family Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 Blue Cross PPO, Medicare, PP0M Provider Tony’s Pizza Herbalife Dist. Schondelmayer Bar-B-Q Your Travel Bix King's Electronics & Fortune Hi-Tech Appliances Marketing ' �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 24. 2003 - Page 9 Society was publishing the "Rural School From TIME to TIME Book Shelf’ she loaned her research of the six children, all of whom went on to earn upper four townships with the book com­ college degrees and raise their own special mittee. saving them hours many of Not to ever be left behind, when a seeing Norma Velderman: A life remembered Velderman. tiny, feisty, hard stubborn working, tenacious, sometimes and witty, touched the lives of many peo­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR willing and leader dog Houston entered the ple. man) of whom wc have no knowledge attempting tq collect a debt, any world of the \eldermans of. She will be missed, but her work and INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FQRTHAT.EMBP.QSL PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFPCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Henry Davis and Frances Davis, husband and wile, to Advanta National Bank, mortgagee, dated May 26. 1999 and recorded June 4. 1999 m Document 1030668. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY. AS CUSTODIAN OR TRUSTEE. FKA BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALI­ FORNIA N.A. by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of F'fteen Thousand Two Hundred Ten and 58/100 Dollars ($15,210.58) including interest at the rate of 11.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 8, 2003. The premises are located m the Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 32. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Distant West 1180 feet from the East 1/4 post thereof; thence Southerly 470 leet parallel with the West Line of the East 3/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section 32; thence West approximately 348 feet parallel with the said East and West 1/4 line ot Section 32; thence North 2 degrees 10’ W 148 Met; thence N 88 Degrees 0V E 146 tot; thence N 1 Degree 00' E 317 feet to the East and West 1/4 tone of Section 32; thence East 202 tot to the place ol beginning Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sate. unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la, in which case the redemption parted shall be 30 days from the date ot tho sale. .The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 3. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY. AS CUSTODIAN OR TRUSTEE. FKA BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209.2019 Pub: 4/3-5/1 she was Houston was quick to learn that his neu mistress was soft memory will live on in the hearts and minds hearted and I’m afraid he sometimes look of her students, of the people of Michigan. advantage ol this to chase an occasional Barry County. Middleville and all of the rabbit, not a usual vocation for a seeing eye other towns and cities where she reached dog. Her tales of the time in being trained to out to people of all walks of life. own a leader dog were amusing and inter­ Sources: J-Ad Sun Banner, esting. Graphics & News). I Hastings Barry County had built by Peter History 1985: Interviews, past and present. Velderman. a model of the Scales Prairie Note to Charles O. Harthy : Thank y ou Block House and the Middleville School in for y our letter and your endorsement of our She designed, and miniature and to scale. She was very proud work and yes the spelling of Sam Sw ank 's oi these models and did several programs name and you are correct, it was a ty po and is correct on the original script and our about them and their histories. There were several people on whom she depended - Mr. and Mrs. George Evans. copies. I did like the additional information about the Swanks - Joyce F.W. Lois Bremer, and Priscilla Bcavan to name a few. Ralph Kenyon told about Norma having her bring in her older vintage car. LEGAL NOTICE maybe it was the stationwagon which Pat talked about her filling with watermelons for the students in her children’s classes, and having seatbelts installed in it when the idea of a scatbelts was quite new. It cost $200, according to Ralph. John’s cryptic comment was "Wc could have bought a whole new car for that much money." When her eyesight got bad and sunlight hurt her eyes, she adopted a style of her own. the old-fashioned sun bonnet, and it became her trade mark. She and Houston walked in several Middleville parades. Houstin in his harness and Norma in her sun bonnet. After the Vcldcrmans sold the dairy busi­ ness, as none of the children were interest­ ed in fanning on the property, they pur­ chased Peter Peterson’s 79 acre farm in Norma demonstrating the model ot the Middleville School. 1PO3. Yankee Springs Township and chose a spot on the lively, lovely Glass Creek to build a By Joyce Weinbrecht Olive new family home. This house was a walk­ Norma Lunckc Velderman was out basement, opening toward the creek bom July 23.1916. She was the daughter of and here Norma set up hc» Olive S. Dougherty Lunckc. who was wid­ library. owed and left with three daughters, which Thomapple Most is of this Kellogg studio and now School in the and she raised by herself, instilling in the three Community Library, where members of the girls a large sense of responsibility and a Thomapple Heritage Association is sorting craving for knowledge. Mrs. Lunckc was a and cataloging the books, maps and papers, registered nurse and they will be available for use by the working in the school systems and in doc­ LEGAL NOTICE families. Norma research. eye dog was proposed for her. A look down memory lane... Norma and John were very proud of their SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING APRIL 2, 2003 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge ol Allegiance. " Approval of agenda by voice vote. Present: Rogers, Lee. Lyons. Flint. Greenfield. McKenna. Carr and 5 guests. Minutes of the regular board meeting March 12. 2003. approved and placed on file. Approval to compensate a Deputy Supervisor on a 6-month trial basis by voice vote. Approval to hire Lynn Settling as Building Officials by voice vote. Approval to hire Jan McKeough as Zoning Administrator by voice vote. Vouchers and payroll approved for payment. Treasuiers Report and Zoning Report received and filed. Approval to award bid to Ewing Well Drilling for new Cemetery Well Approval to purchase a sign for the cemetery by voice vote Approval ol the Metro Act Resolution by roll call vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk (4/24) community. tors’ offices. Norman Lunckc. Norma’s father, was a school teacher who died in 1918. leaving his family to manage without The Velderman family circa 1985. YMCA of Barry County him. Norma’s sisters were Mary Barbara and Lydia Mae. in Thomapple Township in Olive Norma was bom in Grand Rapids and raised in Grand Rapids. 1950. They Used here and farmed here for the next 25 years, added more lar.d until they owned Her mother had a tremendous influence 217 acres on Section No. 33 of Thomapple on the girls and Norma often quoted her Township. and told stories about their childhood and school for a time. their growing up in this interesting house­ Norma continued to teach She became very enchanted with history, hold. • Norina Ldrickc met John Velderman in. that of Michigan. Barry County. Thorn­ Galesburg, at a boarding house where John maps and was staying. John was working in construc­ Wycrman, who helped her to find the older apple Township and Middleville. She loved haunted the office of Missy tion. Norma was a second grade teacher maps (and newer maps) she needed, they there. often drew up the maps from the land They were married on Aug. 14. 1942, descriptions. She cleaned up and published and began one of the most interesting of a set of 1860 land maps of Barry and Eaton relationships. The marriage lasted 57 years counties, which she sold to other history until John’s death in 2000. She always buffs. called him “Johnny” and he loved to tease She assembled a book of local post cards her. There was a large difference in their showing scenes from Parmalec. where she size with John six foot tall more or less and was a deveted attendee of the congregation Norma near to five foot tall. of the church and wrote and published a Y W-HgogTSI YMCA youth sports provide a great opportunity to teach values llks car­ ing, honesty, responsibility, and respect. YMCA Youth Sports help young people become better players and better people by emphasizing skill development and positive com­ petition. Fd Soccer Season: Practice begins the week of Sept. 1 and will be held in the evening once dunng the week and on Saturday mornings. Games win be held on Saturday mornings beginning Sept. 13 and ending on Oct. 25. John was the son of Henry Velderman history of the little village of Parmalec. LEAGUES: and Maggie Meeuwsen. who were farmers Middleville. Freeport. Irving and Streeter's in Zeeland. He was one of five children of Resort. This book is still available at the Developmental Kindergartner & Kindergartner: • Practices: Mon. & Wed. early evenings • Games: Sat. mornings • Location: Hastings Northeastern's School lower field First & Second Grade: • Practices: Mon.. Tues.. Thurs. evenings (twice per week) • Games: Sal. mornings • Location: Hastings Northeastern's School lower field Third & Fourth Grade: • Practices: Mon.. Tues., Wed.. Thurs. evenings (twice per week) • Games: Sat. mornings ’ Location: Hastings Northeastern's School upper field which John was the oldest. This family was Thomapple raised with the strictest of guidelines and Community Library. Kellogg School and John c:H*ricd out these teachings the rest of She wrote a historical based column for his life. This covered working, cleaning, the Sun and News (J-Ad Graphics) and then financing and raising his family of six chil­ a neighborhood news column, where she dren. kept the community informed about what World War II was on in those years. John was happening in their world. When her joined with the Amphibious Engineers and eyesight failed, she learned to use a “voice" served from 1942 through 1946. beginning computer, often having a hard lime with it. with the invasion of Africa. Sicily. Anzio but her good humor prevailed. Jean Gallup, and Germany. Norma joined the Navy Air who was working for J-Ad graphics at that Force and served Operator from as 1944 to a Link Trainee 1946 at Corpus Christi. Texas. time, often came to her rescue and read and Norma called nearly everyone "Hon." a term which can be offensive sometimes, but tary they rented an apartment in Grand somehow when she called you “Hon" you Rapids. John worked as a diesel mechanic felt that she meant it and it wasn’t offensive for Furniture Truck Lincs. Norma taught at all. but endearing. school in Grandville until their first child. Norma was a tenacious person, not giv­ ing up on a project until she had all the After the birth of the baby they bought answers. She was witty, often with a gleam three acres out at Dutton, and here had their in her eye. She was willing to share her second child. Ted. Their next investment in knowledge and materials with all land was the 80-acrc farm, which was Fee: $40.00 per player. Family Rate: 2nd Child: $35. 3rd or more child: $30. Registration Deadline: June 27th. who asked. When the Barry County Historical known as the Art Johnson* farm. This was Notice The City crews will be picking up compostable yard debns beginning Apnl 28 2003 We again We ask that residents limit the size ol brush placed out for pick-up to 6 inches in diameter or less This is the maximum size that our brush chipper can satisfactorily handle We also request that residents place all loose materials in the Kratt biodegradable bags No bags made of plas­ tic or other non-oiodegradabie material used to contain the yard debns is acceptable and will not be picked up Residents should place the material either very near to the curb in the parking lane or imme­ diately behind the curb on the curb lawn We would ask that residents not place matenal in any traveled lane, or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction The spring yard debns pek-up generally takes us about two weeks to complete We antici­ pate beginning the pick-up in the 1st Ward, and progressing on through the 2nd. 3rd and 4th wards We will be making only one pass around town, so we ask that all material be placed out just poor to the Apnl 28th start of the pick-up to allow us to remove- it in a timely fashion Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services Y AQUATICS) fiaeJrtMM MRrrHOnSwfo for cummer. CaH YMCA foe datatta. Fee: $45 per participant. Registrations are accepted on a first come basis. Assume you are registered unless the YMCA contacts you. Pie-registration is required. |Y DAY CAMP) ifar.j CLASS DESCRIPTIONS: ft- a-— Piy Cigy 6) Camp Algonquin is the perfect place to discover yourself and the world around you Trained counselors guide our si^year old campers through opportunities to learn new skills, explore the natural world and make new friends. Campers spend the day in their own group. allowing them to feel safe and secure. • When: July 2-July 3 • Time: Wednesday 9:00 am - 8 00 pm (supper is at 6:00 pm fol­ lowed by a campfire). Thursday. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. • Where: YMCA Camp Algonquin • Coat: $70. Call or stop into the YMCA to complete a camp regis­ tration form A vanety of techniques and fun will be used to improve your fitness level. request that residents limit the debns to only biodegradable yard waste such as grass leaves and small limbs and brush ftHflyfimPxyxt firry Celebrate your family at Camp Algonquin. Fun activities hke Hiking. Mt. Biking. Crafts. Games and Climbing Spirit Mountain will keep you busy ail afternoon. • Where: YMCA Camp Algonquin • When: May 10. 2003. 1:00-4:00 pm • Fee: FREE tor admission and most activities. Climb Spirit Mountain: $2 per climb. $10 Unlimited Climbs for the whole family. BACKYARD POOL |Y ADULTS| ■ * to Ml MIOMUta I Spring Compostable Yard Debris Pick-up fiommunfty fiunp Pw Spend the day with other friends of Camp Algonquin helping to get ready lor the summer season. Well bnng the hamburgers, you bring the elbow grease. • Where: YMCA Camp Algonquin • When: Saturday. May 3.2003.10:00 am - 3.-00 pm SCHEDULE: Dates: M-F/M-Th SESSION A: June 16-June 27 SESSION B: July 7 - July 18 SESSION C: July 28 - August 8 edited her columns. Following their discharges from the mili­ Jana Marie, was bom. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES quality time as a family? Join us for a night of fun for everyone. Rollerskating - Open Gym - Crafts (25c). Youth 12 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. • Where: Hastings High School • When: Apnl 25. 2003. 6:45-8 45 pm • Fee: $5 per family or $3 individual Crafts 25c each. • When: Mondays and Wednesdays. 6:00-7:00 pm. Apnl 28 - June 9 (no class May 26) • Where: YMCA Camp Algonquin • Cost: $20 • Instructor: Jenny Morawski SKIP • Parent and child water adjustment, safety and water play class for children six months to two years of age. Class is organized into 30 minutes of instruction and 10 mm.rtes for independent parent/chdd practice. Participants will learn basic swim and safety skills through songs and games PIKE - Designed to introduce children ages three to four years of age to swimming skills and water adjustment. To progress to the next level (Eel), participants must swim a width of a pool with an IFD. jump into the pool with little or no assistance, swim 10 yards on front, back and Side without assistance and float for 20 seconds. PIKE 8 PARENT - Designed for those three to four years of age. who are not quite ready Io take the class without Mom. Dad or Guardian Children will be introduced to the pod. learning leg and arm movement as well as other basic swim techniques EEL - Pre-school intermediate skills. Child will be comfortable with their face in the water, jump in with aid and have some forward propulsion. RAY - Pre-school intermediate skills. Front and back float with min­ imal aid. jump in without assists and swim 20' with no assists YOUTH Aoes 5 8 Up; POLLIWOG - Introduction to swimming, little or no skill level. Students wS be introduced to basic swimming skills and increase their comfort in the waler. GUPPY - Must know the front crawl, as well as the front and back float. . MINNOW - Must be able to do the front crawl with rotary breathing for 50' and float tor one minute. FISH - Must be able to do the front crawl for 60-75 each and float for three minutes. FLYING FISH - Must be able to do the front and back crawl and breast stroka for 50 yards each and survival float for three minutes. CLASSES WILL FILL FASTI CALL THE YMCA FOR DETAILED CLASS SCHEDULE How to Register Pick up a registration form at: 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings. Hastings City Hall or Feipausch Food Center; or call to request a fax copv. Phone 12691945-4574 • Fax (2691945-2631 MAIL FORM AND PAYMENT TO: YMCA, P.O. Box 252. Hastings, Ml 49058 REGISTER IN PERSON AT: 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings DROP BOXES LOCATED AT: Hastings City Hall and Feipausch Food Center or REGISTER BY FAX (269-945-2631 1 Visa & MasterCard Only �rayv iu - nte nestings oannef - I nursday. Apnl 24. 200? DK girls cross up Pennfield in 3-0 win by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton varsity girls' soccer Coach Paul Harter finally saw what he's been looking for on Tuesday night in Delton. The Lady Panthers picked up their first Kalamazoo Valley Association w in of the year as they knocked off Pennfield 3-0. “This is what they're capable off." Har­ ter said. "Thcv'rc young, and talented, but until you've seen it (winning) happen you can only believe it so far. I saw total domi­ nation. and I'm not going to let them accept anything less." DK held the play in the offensive end for much of the first half, continually putting pressure on the Pennfield defense. With just over ten minutes left to play in the first. DK earned itself a corner kick. Junior star Shannah Fisher sent the ball sailing into the Pennfield goal mouth, where Jessica Searles was waiting to knock it in through a crowd. DK had a one noth­ ing lead and a little bit of confidence. Although it was on a free kick, it was one of many good chances the Panthers got on the night bv sending the ball across the field. ' "These girls know how to kick." said Harter, “and kick accurately. What we’ve been working on is what to do after the cross is released. Finding an opening is really Ihc key to the cross working." DK kept up the attack in the second half. "Wc really stayed tough." Harter said. Only 25 seconds had ticked off the clock when DK sophomore midfielder Whitney Knollenberg raced around the left side of the Pennfield defense and slid a shot from along the endline past the visiting keeper for a 2-0 Delton lead. It was Knollenbcrg’s fourth goal of the season. DK junior midfielder Shannah Fisher (center) tees up a shot in front of the Penn­ field net on Tuesday in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Fisher made it 3-0 with her third goal so far. on a perfectly placed shot from outside the top right corner of the Pennfield goal box that sailed over the defense into the net. Delton's Casey Peavey works on knocking the ball from the feet of a Pennfield midfielder in DK's 3-0 win Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) came up big when she had to too. picking "South Haven was a battle royale." said tyre on the out side. Delton's improving de­ Harter of the DK girls' 2-1 loss to Ihc visit­ fenders allowed only four shots to come her ing Rams iasl Wednesday. way the entire night. The few times the defenders were beat. Molcsworth made some big plays rushing Another nice crossing pass from Fisher nearly got DK its fourth goal of the night. Searles blasted a shot from in close that was knocked away on a great play from the Pennfield keeper with 16 minutes left. DK junior keeper Rachael Molcsworth Wednesday against South Haven. up the shut out. Led by senior Alicia McIn­ out to steal passes and got the offense started by hurrying the ball up the field with solid punts. With the win the Panthers put them­ selves at 1-0 in the KVA and 2-3 overall this season. Searles scored DK’s lone goal with an assist from Fisher. The girls visit Vicksburg tonight. April 24. then prepare for a busy week. Monday they visit Hackett. Tuesday they visit l.akewood. Thursday they host Ot­ sego. then next Friday take a trip to Niles. This Friday's game with Hastings has been canceled. The third loss of the season came last Comstock and Pennfield can’t keep up with DK The DK boys’ and girls’ track teams both got strong performances in the last week to top teams from Pennfield and Warning: A long and rough summer ahead You might as well start rooting for the Tigers, now. Things are looking bleak for the Detroiters so far. but soon there won’t be anything else. The Red Wings displayed a dismal playoff performance. A lot of us around here just expect them to win the Cup every season. I know I do. It’s kind of a shock to the sys­ tem. Everybody knows that June in Michigan means “Hockey Time.” Comstock. Against Pennfield, the two teams split the relays. DK made up for it by sweeping the high jump, the 3200m, the discus, and the 110m Delton’s girls improved their season re­ hurdles. cord to 4-1 on Monday by topping Kalama­ In the high jump Nick Archer. John zoo Valley Association foe Pennfield 104 Noto, and Brandon Lester all tied with to 29, taking 15 of the 17 events. leaps of 5’3. DK won all four relays and swept the long jump, the 100m. and the shot put. In the shot put it was Tia Sice taking first with a throw of 25’7.5, followed by team­ mates Samantha Cary (25’6) and Kelly McIntyre (24’9). In the 110m hurdles it was Lester taking the top spot in 16.58. Jason Erb was second at 17.04. and Clayton Drewyor took third in 1726. Tom Sigler led the pack in the 3200m crossing the line at 11:37.9, ahead of team­ Christina Charron again took the 100m, mates Jon Erickson (12:40.8), and Kevin You can try to get excited about the Pistons, but their chances of making it any where this time crossing the line in 13.2. Second near June don't look too good right about now. Maybe they turned things around a little and third place were taken by the Panthers Brandon Davis had the long toss with the bit on Wednesday night? (I couldn’t look into the future.) Ashley Imcrzcl (14.06) and Claire Moore discus for DK (111*8), followed by team­ (1433). mates Todd Champion (107’), and Josh Motown has fallen on some hard times as of late. Everyone knows about the Tigers 1-1?. record at this point. It was 1-17 last time I checked, but maybe the Tigers aren’t that bad. Maybe its something in the air in Michigan. Before Wednesday, the big three down in Detroit had combined for a 7-29-1 record since March 31, the opening day of the baseball season. The Tigers were 1-17, the Pis­ tons were 4-7. and the Wings were just 2-5-1. The Wings are gone, and the Pistons probably won’t be around loo much longer if Tracy McGrady can keep dominating like he did on Sunday. The long jump winners for DK were Mo­ nique Hoyle (13’4), Alex Alaniz (12’10.5), and Brook Humphrey (12’2). by Alex Alaniz in the pole vault (6’), Matteson in the 100m (17.32), Katie Johncock in the Anderson (105’2). Kris Oglcsbcc swept first place in all three dashes, the 100m (11.08), the 200m Other firsts for the Delton girls were won Kortni Rook (13:45.9). hurdles 1600m (23.23), and the 400m (53.91). Drewyor got the Panthers other first place finish with a time of 44.89 in the 300m hurdles. The Tigers still have 144 more games to go. Maybe once April turns to May every­ (6:08.78), Katie Smoczynski in the 400m thing will turn around, and if it doesn't Comerica Park is probably the best place to go (1:08.99), Matteson in the 300m hurdles to a baseball game without seeing a baseball game. Everything there is all about fun and (51.06), Hoyle in the 800m (2:54.8), Kris­ Firsts were won for DK by Brandon Les­ spending money, with a lot of baseball thrown in for decoration. ten Wilfinger in the 200m (29.35), and Ma­ ter in the 110 hurdles (16.12), Oglcsbcc in rissa Ingle in the 3200m (13:26.47). the 100m dash (11.72) and the 200m dash I guess they’ve decided not to make theMajor League Baseball All-Star game all about fun any more. The All-Star game is going to mean something this year. Whoever wins will earn their league home field advantage in the World Series. Last year 1 was Last Thursday the DK girls crushed Comstock 125-10. Like the girls' team, the guys got a big victory over Comstock, 121-15. (23.57), Erickson in the 1600m (5:08.77), Drewyor in the 300 hurdles (44.56), An­ one of the people who was really disappointed with -he whole tie thing. Let’s not let Comstock's only points came from a drew Ouding in the 800m run (2:21.91), that happen again. OK? If you’re going to show a game on TV and want people to second and third in the high jump, and a and Sigler in the 3200m (11:47.83), and all watch it. why not have it mean something? first in the shot put. four relay teams. If you do go out to Comerica Park, make sure to fill out your All-Star ballot. It’s time First place field event winners for DK In the field events, Archer, Noto, and for the Tigers to make some kind of changes, or their automatic All-Star will be batting were Alex Alaniz in the pole vault (7’). Brett Michael tied atop the high jump list at Marissa Ingle continues her strong .171, or be a reliever who should more likely be playing for the Whitecaps or Battle Kelly McIntyre with the discus (83’5), Ka­ 5’6, Jason Erb won the pole vault at 10’6. performance for the DK girls' track Creek Yankees. tie Parmenter while Todd Champion won both the discus team (111’4) and Ihc shot put (37’ 10). events. (File photo by Brett Bremer) Speaking of the Yankees there’s a couple good things you can do with your All-Star in the high jump (4’6), and Hoyle in the long jump (14’33). ballot, should you pick one up. You can fill it in with Tigers. It would probably take one Jessica Cardiff, Laura Crookston, Lauren of the best computer viruses ever created to get a Tiger a start in the All-Star game this Cooper, and Stephanie Wallace combined summer, but just think of it. The Yankees, or the Mariners, or one of those other Ameri­ in the 3200m relay for the win (13:32.86). can League teams that actually pays for talented players, looking on as the Tiger "All­ Matteson, and Smoczynski combining in home stadium. 2:12.03. I know 1 said the Tigers should change. But honestly the only thing that I think w::i The 400m relay team of Andrea Brom­ change this team for the better is insanely obvious. Illitch needs to sell the team. That ley. Moore. Heather Billin. and Imcrzcl way he can make sure the Wings don’t lose in the first round next season, and make won in 1:02.09. DK also took the final re­ sure that somebody who wants to improve the Tigers owns the Tigers. lay, the 1600m relay with a time of 5:16.75 Cubs, they certainly don't make money when they lose. This Tigers team might have «. shot at being the worst ever, perhaps even eclipsing the infamous Amazin' Mets of '62 Individual race winners for the Panthers they say they can lose money every year, but every time the business sells, it's gained and the 300m hurdles (53.5). Charron in the 100m (13.3). Smoczynski in the 400m (1:09.61). Cooper in the 1600m (6:33.77). it doesn't' matter. The NFL draft is this weekend. Everybody's excited. The Lions get Wilfinger in the 200m dash (29.24). Crook­ to pick high again, hopefully for ihc last time for awhile. ston in the 800m (3:19.15). and Ingle in the I don't know if 1 like the pick of Charlie Rogers in the first round. But I guess the Li­ ons couldn't get any worse. If not the Lions. I’m sure everybody'll start gearing up for U of M and MSU football seasons any time now. Speaking of the Lions, they got new jerseys and helmets on Wednesday. Did you sec them yet? Be afraid. relay and Hoyle. were Matteson in the 100m hurdles (17.69) Lots of people worry what they'll do without the Pistons and the Wings. In Michigan and by Parmenter, Megan Nash. Smoczynski. The big money for owners in pro sports comes when they sell their team. Funny how value. Mr. Illitch. take the money and run. distance In the 800m relay it was Kotrba. Wilfinger, Stars" wipe away their chance of getting four of seven World Series games in their Clubs complain that they rarely make money even if they win. Unless they’re the running 3200m (1354.58). Delton Boys The DK boys' last two victories came by way of an 83-45 win over Pennfield on Monday, and 121-15 triumph over Com­ stock last week Thursday. Nick Archer has shot himself to a tie for first with two other teammates in the high jump each of the last two meets. (File photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday Apnl 24. 2003 - Page 11 Third isn’\ a bad spot in Gold The Caledonia varsity girls’ golf team Kristie Welton scored the low round for April 24. Charlotte and Belding on Friday, finished ahead of Hastings twice in the last the Saxons. shooting a 51. but no one tor then Saturday they ’ll take part in the Jeni­ u eck. first at an O-K Gold jamboree, then Hastings could catch Amy Jo Leatherman son Tournament. in a dual match on Tuesday night. of Caledonia w ho finished with a 40. Next week Tuesday and Wednesday the On Tuesday at the Hastings Country Courtney Oakiand and Jill Jolley each Club the Saxons fell 204 to 228 to the visit­ finished with a 57 for Hastings. Amanda Saxons visit Unity Christian and Portland. Hurless tallied Hastings' fourth lowest ing Scots. score by shooting a 63. The Saxons probably couldn't O-K Gold Jamboree hosted bv Wayland at Orchard Hills. “I was thrilled." said Saxon Coach Bruce Krueger. “Our top three played very, very well." The teams got an early ind’eation of how things could shape up in the conference race. Hastings finished third behind the pow - erhouses from South Christian and Caledo­ nia. South ended up on lop. as the onlyschool to break 200 with a 181. Caledonia was second at 202. Hastings finished just three shots behind the Fighting Scots in that one with a 205. Behind the Saxons. Ke- nowa Hills finished with a 207. Wayland 228. Unity Christian 244. Wyoming Park 273, and Cedar Springs 288. “Between ourselves. Kenowa. Wayland, and Caledonia, it’ll be a struggle for Ihc number two spot in the league (behind South).” Welton led the way for the Saxons shoot­ a drive fly at Hastings Ccuntry Club, as the Saxons shot with Caledonia on ing a 47. Oakland in the second spot and Jolley at number three each shot a 49. Kris­ ten Beckwith added the fourth score, a 60 Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Saxon Kristie Welton lines up a little chip shot against Caledonia at Hastings for the Saxons. The Saxons visit Cedar Springs tonight. Hardin) Country Club Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) DK baseball coach isn’t worried, yet Delton Kellogg’s varsity baseball team ahead 3-1. Things stayed that way until the dropped a couple games to a tough Pcnn- seventh. DK pushed one run across in the Bourdo had an ERA heading into Tuesday ficld squad on Tuesday night. final inning, but then with runners on first of 3.21. and Blacken was al 1.91. With the losses the Panthers fell to 1-7 overall with an 0-2 mark in the Kalamazoo and second w as forced into a double play to arc also getting it done on Ihc mound. Shawn Moore is perfect so far in relief this season, he hasn’t allowed an earned end the game. Valley Association, but Coach Joe Charron “These boys never give up.” Charron still says he can sec the light at the end of said. “It wasn't over until the third out of run yet. DK's one win so far this season came the tunnel. the seventh inning.” against South Haven last Wednesday. The Panthers look Ihc first game of a double­ “Wc can still make our presence felt in The Panther bats have been alive Io this the KVA.” Charron said. "Wc can still point in the season. Chris Gillfillan was header 4-1. but saw things turn around make a run for it. I’m optimistic. We’ve got leading the DK attack with a .688 mark a real good thing going heading into <e double header with Pcnn- quicklv as they dropped the second game 14-5. ’ Delton went up 1-0 early in Ihc first con­ Steve Bourdo and Tyler Blacken were tonight. April 24. then will be a part of the test against Pennfield. but then saw their both hitting well. Bourdo at .353 and lead slip away soon after. Blacken al .313. »n. 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N A. mortgagee, dated December 18. 2001 and evorded January 7. 2002 m Uber 1072569 Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand TNriy-Three and 71/100 Dollars (Si 23.033.71) including interest at the rate of 7.7% pet annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on May 15, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 360 feet of the South 660 feet of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of section 4. Town 4 North, range 9 West, the West 300 feet of the South 660 feet of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of section 4. Town 4 North. Rango 9 West The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can resend the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated April 10, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Bank One. N.A . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 224 0790 Pub. 4/10-5/8 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclo»ure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Joshua Smith, a single man (onginal mortgagors) to Fairway Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 15.1999. and recorded on June 22,1999 in Liber Document No. 1031552 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United Slates of America, as assignee by an assignment dated March 11. 2003. which was recorded on March 25. 2003, in Liber Document No. 1100691 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE-HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 59/100 dollars ($75,371.59). including interest at 8.125% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol tho mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 PM. on May 15. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point 523 feet South of the Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 ol said Section 26; thence South along Tanner Lake Road, 285 5 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence North 285.5 feet; thence West to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in wntch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. 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Mortgagee, dated November 22. 2000. and recorded on January 16. 2001. in Liber 5257 on pzge 1157 Barry County Records M.chigan on which mortgage mere is claimed to be due a; the date hereof the sun of sixty seven thousand eight hundred twenty nine and 42/100 Dollars (S67.829 42). including interest at 11 775% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 1XX) p.m. on May 8. 2003 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 76 AND 77 OF THE PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 19. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS ALSO LOT 125 OF PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 19. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 324la. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 3. 2003 AMfAIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 46009-6616 For Information please cal: (248) 540-7701 (4/24) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCI­ ATES P.CM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT POP POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIL­ ITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Robin L. Glass, a single woman to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States Department ot Agriculture. Mortgagee, dated April 10.1991. and recorded on April 10,1991, in Uber 514, on page 55. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol SIXTY TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE AND 62/100 DOLLARS ($62,963.62). including interest at 8 75% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings, Michigan, at 1 00 o'dock p.m., on May 15. 2003. Said premises are situated m Towntf.-p ol Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LOT 7. REPPERTS ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26. RIGHT OF WAY IN FAVOR OF CON­ SUMERS POWER COMPANY. AS DISCLOSED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN LIBER 243. PAGE 217. BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS. BUT OMITTING RESTRICTIONS. IF ANY. BASED ON RACE. COLOR. RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. AS CONTAINED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN LIBER 293. PAGE 151. ITEM NO 06-10-014­ 223-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2. 2003 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Aomimstration, United States of Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Mchigan 48334 (5/8) free (888) 248-7239. season in the 400m (53.151), as did team­ mate Craig Lauric in the 300 hurdles (43.21). In the pole vault Jeremy Miller tied for We Are Having A Terrific Mothers Day Sale HASTINGS 4 first for the Saxons with a mark of 10’. Columbia Hastings also scored firsts thanks to Bruce Carpenter in the long jump (19’1), the ter. Adrian Endsley, and Retreat & Conference Center Downing (1:39.007). and the 3200m relay of Maiv- ille. Matt Hoffman. Lauric, and Chad Hcuss (4:12.672). Hastings also scored in the discus for the first lime this season thanks to Nathan Selby and Heath VanBelkum. an area where Fulmer says the team is steadily im­ IVIIYONt proving. Selby was second at 99’7, and VanBelkum third at 96’10. A place where you can learn, listen, feel, imagine grow, understand, believe, rest, challenge, relax, simplify experience, observe, nurture arid belong. Buy 1 Piece of *03 Spring & summer sportswear at Regular Price... 2nd Piece of Spring & Summer Sportswear is Lauric in the 110 high hurdles (16.418). long jump (18’11.75). Miller in the 800m (2:22.206). and Carpen­ SNOWDMEf 475-MM ter in the 200m (24.544) all finishing in second place. Peterson in the 3200m (11:23.035). 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Sicons blast ricocheted the Saxon varsity girls' soccer squad has off Ihc right goal post and out. played a couple of strong games to gel back on track. 11 was kind of a wake up call for the Sax­ ons. who became more aggressive. With Tuesday night in Hastings, the girls bat­ tled Portland to a 2-2 lie. 18:16 left Saxon senior Kathryn Safic gave Hastings its final 2-0 margin, finishing off “We dominated play Ihc entire game." a strong Saxon attack with a goal. said Saxon Coach Sarah Derrico. Hastings It was the first win of Ihc season for the took a two to nothing lead in the first half, Saxons, and first win ever for their coach, but Portland knotted things up with a pair who didn’t get loo excited. of their own goals. “I don’t really know what lo say." Der­ Debby Stevens opened up the scoring for rico said. She wasn't too disappointed that Hastings. Rachael Arias then added a goal Ihc girls didn't give her an icy shower to to give Ihc Saxons a good lead. celebrate Ihc team's first win on the chilly Hastings continued to get chances in the Friday evening. second half, but were just unable to convert against a physical Portland team. The win followed one of the toughest games all season long for the Saxons, a 10­ Dcrrico said that Betsy Acker and Jami 0 defeat to Unity Christian. Shilling were her stars of the game for Ihc way they helped the Saxons control the play for most of the night. "We played very well to begin." said Derrico, It was the second straight contest in formance. ons jumped out on the Trojans early. Just over a minute into the contest Saxon sopho­ past TK keeper Rachel Clinton to give Hastings held the play in the Trojan of­ meet,” says Hutchinson, “and Natalie, who fensive end for much of the first half, but well." still clung to just a one goal lead. Saxon sophomore Betsy Acker and TK’s Amber Steorts leave the ground to nication caused the first two goals, which get possession of the ball in the first half of Hastings' 2-0 win over the Tro­ just led to the rest.” jans on Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) mental breakdowns and some non-commu­ The Saxons regrouped at halftime, and allowed just two goals in the second half. Hastings the early advantage. “Nicole keeps improving it seems every is a freshman, is reallv learning how to race broke “We knew it would be a tough game and more Ashley Lowe was able to sneak one SAXON TRACK, continued from page 11 eventually it definitely was.” Derrico said. “A few Last Friday against Middleville, the Sax­ afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) they the first half. which the Saxons pul on a dominating per­ Hastings' Erin Fish (left) beats TK’s Stephanie Simon to a loose ball on Fnday “but through.” The score was 8-0 at Ihc end of strong play that’s followed the Unity game “We regained composure in Ihc second when they visit Wyoming Park tonight. half and were able lo hold them off." said Thursday April 24. Then next week Mon­ Derrico. “They were a very, very good day the Saxons host Maple Valley in a non- team.” leaguc game, then its back lo Gold action at Ten minutes into the second period the The Saxons will try to continue the Pennington also earned points for the Caledonia on Tuesday. team with a second place finish in the 800m (2:47.594), and a third in the 3200m Doubleheader disaster so far for Saxon baseball (13:4325). “Mandy Becktel also gave us a good ef­ fort with two second place finishes," said Hutchinson. Becktel took second in the 200m (29.782), and the pole vault (6’6). Third place finishes were won for the Paul Downing, running for a Saxon Saxons by Sarah Walker in the discus relay team here, has yet to be beaten (66’3), Megan Bolthouse in the 100m hur­ in the 100m this spring. (File photo by dles (18.156), Deanna Hill in the 100m Perry Hardin) (14.122), Jamie VanBoven in the 400m Only four Saxon runners managed to cross the plate in the four contests. Hastings relays. “The girls struggled to score points against some of the best teams in the state,” Hastings Giris said Hutchinson. “We did have some solid South Christian got the best of the Saxon girls 106 to 30. Natalie Pennington scored seconds pleased with how those girls are running but I’m proud of the girls for their efforts and competing." again against a good South Christian team," said Saxdn Coach Fred Hutchinson. “Nicole Shaw and Natalie Pennington did an outstanding job for us tonight.” game, then the Saxon bats remained as cold as Ihc weather in the second game as Unity man each reached base with a single. Christian won 10-0. Poor defense hurl the Saxons again in and an RBI for the Saxons, and Adam Case hits including a double. DeVries also It was two tough days for the Saxons, on Wednesday they dropped a pait of shutKut knocked a double forBHastings. Schnfafwd J *Xmi cadi had losses to Unity. one hit apiece for the Saxons. the Saxon girls on Monday against South Christian. (File photo by Perry us with great efforts." Hardin) Hastings visits Caledonia on Friday for another doublchcadcr. then hosts the Hast­ Invitational on Saturday. 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Shaw outran gold, and allowing just three hits as Hast­ doubled, while Ryan Duits and Drew Bow­ The two girls scored the Saxons’ only Pennington Pratt allowed only one earned run in five innings of work for the boys in blue and game. Kyle Arnie and Cody White both out a 10-3 win. Brian DeVries had one hit Boven set personal bests at the meet. I’m “It was a really cold and wet day to run, Marsh Evans.' ings lost 13-0. Hastings was held hillcss in the first Game two saw the Red and Black pull performances. Pennington, Pare, and Van­ pitched well for the Saxons, said Coach 16-1 loss. The Saxons had four hits in the The first game against Marshall was a The Saxon girls had a tough day at the coner, and the 400m relay group of Fal­ coner, carpenter, Endsley, and Downing. Justin Pratt look the lost on the mound, but Wednesday to fall to 0-5 this season. and Olivia Pare in the 800m (2:54.357). rie. 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Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2, Southwest 1/4. Northeast fractional 1/4, Section 6, Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 1334.36 feet along the South line ol said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds West 690 0 feet along the East line of said East 1/4. Southwest 1/4. Northeast 1/4 to the Point of Beginning, thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 666.92 feet, thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 10 seconds West 250.0 feet along the West line of said East 1/4. Southwest 1/4. Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East 666 83 leet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds East 250.0 feet along the East line of sato East 1/2. Southwest 1/4. Northeast 1/4 to the Point ol Beginning. Subject to and together with an ease­ ment lor ingress, egress and utility purposes over the East 66 leet of the South 940 feet of sato East 1/2. Southwest 1/4. Northeast 1/4. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate. Dated Apnl 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200317278 Team W (5/8) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 24.2003 - Page 13 YMCA NEWS BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Bowie rettes TVCCU 46-18; Woodland Sales 41-23; Bennett Industries 70-58; Hecker Agency Yankee Zephxr 39-25; Hastings City Bank 67-61: Dean's Dolls 645-635; Carlton 32-32; Consumers Concrete 31-33: Bye 3­ Center Bulldozing 64.-5595*; Railroad 61. Men’s High Games & Series - J. Dale Street Mill 59-65; Kent Oil & Propane 55­ 73. 235-664: K. Beebe 548. R. O’Keefe 199: L. •Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - B. Maker Miller 2.34-650: D. Blakely 217. Women’s High Games & Series - E The 2003 YMCA Winter co-ed Volley­ ball Champs. The Good Looking Team'. l68;S.Huvcr 141-374; B. Wilson 162-467; T. Christopher 173-471; P. Britten 158-365; Vanessc 199; C. O'Keefe 195. J.Donnini Team members arc Andy Foy. Eddie Van- Fowler (Final Standings) McKcough. Colleen Koning. Tia Cross, 185; N. 178-509; E. Ulrich 160; B. Hathaway 191-507. Cook Jackson 79-49; Bob's Grill 73-55; and Amy Beck. (Missing from photo is 166-464; H.Coencn Potter 182-501; J. Hamilton 169-478; K. Tuesday Trios DerMolen. Darnell Day. Kevin Beck. Sarah Shirley ’s Chuckwagon 70.5-57.5; Kenny Mary Day.) Barry County YMCA Wednesday RM. IjCC Builders 69-59: Piece of Cake 66-62: Secbers Auto Body 63-65; Trouble 61.5­ Hair 66.5; CB’s 60-68; 3 Blind Mice 535-74.5; Plus 70 Millers Excavating 44.5-835. Railroad Street Mill 61; Eye and Ent 59 1/2; Girrbach’s 47 1/2. 189-545; A. Arends 159; R. Miller 180; P. -Final Standings- 1/2; Mace’s Pharmacy 67 1/2; Armour Auction 58 1/2; Sabers 54; High Games & Series - S. Vandenburg Winter 2003 co-ed Volleyball Score Care Center 77 1/2; Nashville 5 Good Looking Team................................. .56-7 Ramev 160; C. Thayer 191; T. Redman Womens High Gaines and Series - T. Chaos................................................................ 54-9 157; M. Slater 157; B. Hay es 155; C. Gales Christopher 183-537; B. Maker 171 -485; L. Hastings Mfg................................................ 40-23 152; J. Phillips 175; D. Secber 171; D. Yoder ......................................... 32-31 James 221; N. Clow 172; S. Pennington Kasinsky 160-426; J. Pettengtll 144-416; J. Leo 182-410; K. Becker 217; L.Ellision Flexfab: James 176-474; S. Drake 189-460: J. Movie Outpost.......................................... 20-43 166; D Harding 179-515; M. Sears 176; L Class of 93..................................................20-43 Trumble 165; T. Franklin 155; J. Rice 174; 187; G. Flexfab: Williams..................................... 17-46 T. Brown 171; L Potter 182. Murrah 177; E. Dunham 173 J. Doster 169: Otis 183; S. Armour 178; R. P. Snyder 164; R. Murrah 88. Corday Construction................................ 13-50 The 2003 YMCA Winter co-ed Volley­ New ‘Boys of Summer’ playing in Battle Creek ball runner-ups are ‘Chaos’. Team mem­ bers are Brian Pufpaff, Jennifer Bradbury, Mark Pufpaff, Dianna Lynch, Dave Boomer, and Jody Swift. (Missing from photo arc Lyndy Bolthouse, Patty Pohl, Gerry Pohl, and Don Myers.) Midwest League baseball in Battle Creek. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Earlier the Battle Creek team had been part Members of the Hastings Kiwanis got an of the Red Sox and Houston Astros fran­ inside look last week at the new Battle Hastings’ hurlers help team to pair of wins over Marshall Hastings' varsity softball squad made the opener and fired ten strikeouts, while walk­ trip down to Marshall for a pair of wins last ing five and allowing five hits, for her first Thursday. win of the season. Strong pitching performances led the Saxons to a 5-2 win in the first game of the doublchcadcr and a 8-0 win in the second. Amber Thomas took the mound in the The Saxons started their scoring with a Sailor said, “We are trying to make our Scott Sailor, director of media relations, games the most fun. There are special made an appearance. Sailor expressed enthusiasm about the nights planned, fireworks and special pro­ change from the Battle Creek Battle Cats to motions.” Kiwanis member Steve Jacobs, who in­ the Yankee-sponsored team. vited Sailor to speak said, “This is a base­ “We have two years to show the Yan­ ball area. While there are lots of minor kees organization that wc are a great place league options including the Lansing Lug­ for new players to learn skills and that we nuts and the West Michigan Whitecaps and have the fan base thet appreciates good even the independent Kalamazoo Kings, Last Wednesday in league action the baseball," he said. “We think the Yankee the Battle Creek Yankees are the closest.” Saxons dropped both ends of a double­ traditions of shared loyalty and/or hatred “It’s time this area made the Battle Creek header to Unity Christian. will bring out the fans. This is also a great Yankees an entertainment option.” Jacobs place for family entertainment and it is not believes, “Nothcring is better than taking in that far from Hastings." a baseball game. It’s an American pas­ in the O-K Gold. • two out single from sophomore Heidi In the first game Allerding again had an Wear. Wear stole second base, and eventu­ outstanding performance on the mound. ally came across the plate on a Marshall She took a 2-1 lead into the seventh inning This year most of the players come from time.” He encourages everyone, “bring the only to sec the Crusaders extend the con­ test. .s Latin America and are a “great group of family out to the ball park in Battle Creek.” kids’* who know that the odds are slight Sailor was introduced by .sports writer The wheels fell off the cart for the Sax­ that they will get to the major leagues but Carl Olson who says the quality of baseball throwing error. After an RBI single by Ashley Gibson in- the fourth inning, the Saxons picked up a pair of runs in the sixth when Courtney ons in the eighth as they committed four er­ they are building their skills and playing a Fortier and Gibson reached on singles and rors, which Unity turned into three runs for game they love. came across thanks to a couple more Red­ a 5-2 victory. skin errors. Abbie Allerding added an RBI single to score June Bishop in the seventh for Hast­ ings* final tally. ning one-hitter for the Saxons. aboard in the bottom of the eighth, but it," Sailor said. Sailor said he hopes that the fun, safety two walks, but took the loss. For information about the Battle Creek Yankees call 269-660-2287. Earlier in the meeting, Kiwanis District 14 Lt. Governor Bill Witzel presented awards to the club and pins to the past and a family friendly stadium attracts many president, Gordon Shane McNeill for out­ new fans. There is a nine-year history of standing success during 2002. Bishop knocked in one of the Saxons runs with a double, and the other came The Saxons did all their damage in the third inning of the second game. Cassie Meade and Fortier each had a pair of RBI’s in the inning. Tiffany Howell and Allerding each also added a RBI in the third as the Saxons batted around. from Meade. As the weather became bone chillingly cold, the Saxons fell apart in the second game, losing 11-0 in five innings. Six errors and only three hits by the Sax­ ons sent the game spiraling to the Crusad­ Wear got to score twice in the inning. The Saxons are now 3-3 overall, but 0-2 Cassie Meade had a pair of RBI's as are seeing at Tigers’ games. in the Midwest League and our players love couldn’t push across any more runs. in Battle Creek is better than what people “CO. Brown Stadium is one of the best The Saxons got two of then own runners Allerding had eight strikeouts and only The secund game saw Allerding on the mound. Allerding struck out 12 in a six in­ ers. Hastings is at Caledonia on Friday for a doubleheadcr, then host the Hastings Invi­ the Saxons exploded for eight in the third inning of game two last Thursday chises. Creek Yankees during their meeting when tational on Saturday. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: against Marshall. (File photo by Perry Next week the Saxons face Kalamazoo Central at home on Monday, then take a Hardin) ride to Wyoming Park on Wednesday for a doubleheader because this Monday’s con­ LEGAL 0 NOTICE THIS FlRk’ IS A DEBT C O LLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Ml UTA RY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason M. Ogg. & Ri • cca L Ogg. husband and wife, to Flagstar Bank. FSB. mortgagee, dated May 15, 2001 and recorded JiMy 10. 2001 in Uber Document • 1062877. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Nine*y-Seven and 99/100 Dollars ($75,097.99) including interest at the rate of 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the nortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, nobce is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 1,2003. The premises are located in the City of Delton. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 78 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 19. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated March 27, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Flagstar Bank. FSB . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 test was postponed. NOTICE . The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens TO SERVE ON THE MENTAL HEALTH BOARD. Applications may be obtained at the county administration office, 3rd floor of the court­ Friday, April 25,2003. 3/27-4/24 Sailor, enjoy the rivalry of the Midwest League but their favorite team is the Battle Creek Yankees Advertisement $4.95/mo Internet? 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File No. 287.0066 Fans of baseball who came to Kiwanis, Carl Olson, Steve Jacobs and Scott house and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on 9275 on M-37 between Middleville St Hastings — (269) 795-9758 :w HOURS; Mon -Sat. 9am-8 pm; Sun. 12 am-Spm________ • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Bany County Board of Commissioners held April 22, 2003, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and through Friday. 5:00 p.m. Monday �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 24. 2003 RECOUNT, continued from page 1 the meal he had “the best I've eaten for lated arrests in Barry County last year and $1." 83 the year before. Pennington maintained that, “A lo’ of the Mackenzie, noting that one drug bust complaints about meals linger from the was made not far from where he lives in past. We do daily surveying of the meals Castleton Township, said, “It’s frightening and if you talk lo the people receiving what goes on just down the street from them, they’re very satisfied.” you." She said complaints are always to be ex­ • Approved a second amendment to an pected about food, noting that if anyone ate agreement as an independent with Ihc De­ out at a restaurant every night for a month, partment of CoTcctions. Barry is no longer not every meal would be top notch. tied in with Allegan County in the program. However, Pennington said the cheap cost Program Coordinator Jim Westra. re­ may have to go up from $1 to $1.50 at the sponding to a statement by DeBoer that center and to $2 for the traveling dinners. Barry does not have a substance abuse pro­ • Received the annual equalization report gram in the jail. said. “That’s something from Director Karen Scarbrough. The re­ that Barry County needs io get funding port showed that Barry County’s equalized for." value of property in 2002 was $1,982,351,865, an increase of 8.5 percent Westra said an anti-drug program was started in the jail, recently but it fizzled. over the previous year. The taxable value He said such a program is critical these was $1,417,415,620, up 6.17 percent over days because estimates that 80 percent of 2001. all jail inmates have some kind of sub­ Scarbrough said agriculture property val­ stance abuse problem. He added that he ues were stable last year for the first time in hopes to have substance abuse services a while after showing 20 to 40 percent in­ available within the next three to four creases in the last several years. weeks and noted Circuit Judge James The director noted that equalized valua­ tion is 50 percent of ihc real or market Fisher insists that it be made available. Westra agreed, saying, “Not having such services is a travesty.” value. • Agreed to enter into a formal contract • Approved payment of a $700 registra­ for Ihc first time with Ihc Southwest Michi­ tion fee for Adams to attend a farm land gan Enforcement Team, a drug fighting preservation lour June 19-23 in Maryland. LAQUINTA. CALIFORNIA - Steven R. program in which several counties’ police • Voted down a proposed resolution to Conner, age 38.of LaQuinta.Calif, and for­ officers band together into a unit. A forma) oppose the state changing the way the De­ merly of Hastings, died Saturday, April 12, agreement had not been made since Barry partment of Natural Resources pays for 2003 at his residence. County got involved with the program swamp land to $2 an acre, $1 for the county about eight years ago. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer told the board. “It’s worthwhile. Wc get a lot of activity from that team in Barry County." He gave a couple examples of huge marijuana growing operations that were busted in the county and he noted that 13 meth labs were taken out last year. Allegan County had the most with 53 and DeBoer Mr. Conner was bom on July 16,1964 in and $1 for the townships. The move would Hastings, Mich., the son of Robert and cost the county about $30,000, Administra­ Sharon (McKelvey) Conner. tor Michael Brown said. He was raised in the Hastings area and But Adams said he doesn’t want to cause attended Hastings schools, graduating in the DNR to raise fees, thereby discouraging 1983 from Hastings High School. He went and therefore revenue for the on to attend Davenport College in Grand tourism county. “They’re already raising fees," said Commissioner Clare Tripp. Rapids. He was employed at the Landmark Golf said about three-quarters of the meth labs Commissioners Adams, Thomas Wing, Club in Indio, Calif, as Food and Beverage Sandy James and Jim French voted no and Manager. He had previously worked in the Tripp, Mackenzie and Kenneth Neil voted same capacity at the Rancho Golf Club in affirmatively. Don Nevins was absent. LaQuinta; He added that meth labs, besides causing a lot of human misery and illegal activity, create hazardous waste sites. DeBoer said SWET docs “things a road deputy wouldn’t normally be able lo do.” • Approved the appointments of Gerald Serrano the Sacramento; Golf PGA-West Club in Golf Club in Pattok, Zane Mead and Teresa Barry to LaQuinta. Previous to moving to California three-year terms on the Mental Health he worked for Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Board. Rapids, Hastings Mutual Insurance Co.. The sheriff said there vycre 35 drug-re­ Wren Funeral Home and with his father in the Mid-West Cemetery Lettering Co. LAW DAY, continued from page 1 Mr. Conner is survived by his parents, Sharon and Robert Conner of Hastings; Su­ practice four years, and was elected a Dis­ goal of Law Day since its inception 44 trict Court Judge in 1973. years ago.” ters. Roberta “Bobbie” Conner-Herrera and husband Raul of Coachella. CA and Brenda In 1975 he was elected to the Michigan This year’s theme for Law Day is “Cele­ Court of Appeals and served for eight years brate Your Freedom: Independent Courts until winning election to the Supreme Protect Our Liberties.” Alfred P. Carlton Louise Conner of Hastings and aunts, Court. Jr., president of the American Bar Associa­ uncles and cousins. (Galen) Rosel of Conklin. MI; three nieces; three nephews; grandmother. paternal Law Day is celebrated every year by the tion, says that “we need to strengthen the American Bar Association as a means of independence of our courts. We must pre­ grandfather, James expanding public awareness of the Ameri­ serve a system in which those who don the grandparents. Ila and LeRoy McKelvey. can judicial system and the role of the law robes of justice every day can, without fear Services were held Tuesday, April 22, in protecting and preserving individual and with full independence of thought, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Sidney freedoms. word and deed, do what they have sworn to A. Short officiaed. Burial was at Hastings do and what they do better than anyone else Township Cemetery. According to Richard Wiley, 2003 Na­ tional Chair of Law Day, “Our great nation — deliver American justice.” has undergone many challenges over the Law Day in Barry County will include years. We have surmounted them and activities for area elementary students. The grown and prospered because our system of five Hastings elementaries and St. Rose liberty under law and our reverence for the will send students to participate in mock rule of law has enabled us to mobilize the trials May 1 in the three county court­ best energies of all Americans in a common rooms. The trials arc scheduled for 8:30 cause. The rule of law means that decisions a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. in a democracy are made in accordance Those with questions about the Law Day with the law. Legal cases arc decided by activities can call 2003 Law Day Chairman applying the law to the facts, not by the Stephanie Fekkes at 945-8844. Overseeing passions of the moment or by public opin­ Law Day activities will be Barry County Preceding him in death were paternal maternal Conner; Memorial contributions may be made to Steven R. Conner Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. was He was a of member Emmanuel Episcopal Church, served on the Barry County Board of Commissioners, building inspector for Rutland Township for many years and on the board of Riverside Cemetery for several years. Paul in 1966 and a daughter, Connie Allerding. Services were held Tuesday. April 22. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Arman officiated. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Mr. Hammond is survived by his daugh­ ter, Sandy (Jim) Hause of Hastings; son-in­ law, Charles Simpson of Grand Ledge; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; Memorial contributions may be made lo Barry Community Hospice. made were Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home. two great great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, Betty Jo on May 16, 1994; son. David Hammond and daughter. Cheryl Simpson. Edna Wise Services were held Monday, April 21. 2003 at Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Rev. Charles P. McCabe Ill offici­ HOLT - Edna Wise, age 87. of Holt and ated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside formerly of Grand Cemetery. passed away April Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Lupus Ledge and Delton, 17, 2003 in Windsor Township, Eaton County, Michigan. Edna was a former owner of the Grand Ledge A&W and a member of the Calvary were made by Wren SUNFIELD - Geraldine M. Taylor, age 18, 2003 in Sunfield Township, with her United Methodist Church. Lansing and the Academy of Friendship, 49 year member Wyeth Labs in 1996 and was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church of Lake William Paul Barlow; daughter, Gayle Odessa. Surviving are three sons. Matt Taylor of Colorado; Lansing, Doug (Debi) Taylor of Sunfield granddaughter, Lisa Dolby of San Diego, and Jeff (Debbie) Taylor of Cheyenne, WY; California; great grandson, Justin Colby; four grandsons, James. Joshua, Myles and stepson, Gordon Barlow of Hastings; Philip Taylor, one brother, Leo Keasey of Higbee of Englewood, brother, Robert Conrad of Lowell; Special Butler, PA; and one sister, Valda Dorondo niece, Caryn VanDommelen of Hastings, of Marshall. MO. Home 11:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral with Pastor Daniel Currie officiating. Burial will be at the Fuller Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to Mooseheart Children. Moose Lodge. Arrangements were (Landis) Wise of Richmond. Jamey Kay McGoron of Onsted, and Tracy Wise of Helen Emerson of Tuscon. AZ; iwo broth­ ers, Herbert Shattuck of Australia and Harold Shattuck of Newaygo. ML She was preceded by her husband. Glen; son. Richard and granddaughter. Penny Jo Czerwien. Memorial services were held Tuesday. April 22. at the Peters and Murray Funeral Home. Grand Ledge. Pastor Jane Duffey of the Calvary made United Methodist Church, Lansing officiated. Interment was held at Oakwood Cemetery. Grand Ledge. Delmar W. Carr She was preceded in death by her par­ other nieces & nephews. 2003 at Patti (Bruce) Westen of Grand Ledge, Gary Lansing; 12 great grandchildren; one sister, sons and daughters-in-law by her side. of the Barry County Sportswomen's club. garage on 4W- acres overlooking your own pond, lots ot ceramic He. central air. and back up generator are some ol the taghights this detailed country property. Compere Matures, quaftty and value ...... 4147,900_______ 305 S Bro*7w>y (14-37) • Hasting, dren. Preceding her in death were her husband and Hastings Chief of Police. was a lover of animals. She retired from Services will be held Saturday. April 26, www.trademarkrealty.com grandchildren and great great grandchil­ ly served as Barry county Under-Sheriff Moose #626 and the 2003 at 10:00 A.M. until service time. Fax MF-MS-0S24 Settles of Hastings and Donna Bowerman of Hastings; several grandchildren, great 34 years, retiring in 1981. He had previous­ most of her life. A devoted mother and TMK-325 ■ Mapte Grov. Twp., Mapte IMtey School* -1996 bust three bedroom, two bath ranch home with walkout basement. Two stall 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 Jackie Arman of Evansville. IN. Mabie He was employed as director of law enforcement for the State of Michigan for grandmother, she enjoyed traveling and Visitation will be Saturday, April 26, CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION Monica Hagerman of Carlson City, Ml. Lansing returning to Hastings area in 1968. She was a 50 year member of the Mrs. Barlow is survived by her husband, IF YOU RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE Mrs. Settles is survived by her daughters. a time, then to Detroit. Williamston and She was bom Oct. 5,1924 in Butler, PA, William to Barlow on December 12, 1936. SELLERS/BUYERS as a dietitian for 17 years, retiring in 1981. 28, 1946. The couple lived in Hastings for and was a resident of the Lake Odessa area married Women of the TMK-328 - Hastings Twp. and Schools 2003 new built 1350 sq. ft. ranch on 1.5 acres, three bedrooms. 2 baths, master suite. MFI, Ml basement, two stall attached garage. Just minutes from Hastings. What a great home to make a fresh start Trade Marketed at ............ $144,900 1940 from Charlotte. She was employed at Pennock Hospital He was married to Betty Jo Riley on Oct. Paul She TMC-159 - Hastings City - Hastings Schools ■4 bedroom Cape Cod Dofi House. This home features a cozy living room with a bay window and fireplace. A fufi basement. New furnace with central air. Garage with loft storage area, paved drive oft paved cul-de-sac street jus! blocks from NE Elementary. Fenced back yard with 3 berad deck and above ground pool This is your perfect home at .. .$109,900._______ She was married to Paul Settles on Oct. 5.1936. She moved to the Hastings area in School. He served in the U.S. Army during 78, of Sunfield, died Friday morning, April Clyde & Ida (Hilton) Conrad. access on 3/4 acre site. Trade Marketed rt...........$147,500 Nebraska and attended schools there. 1936 from Hastings High graduating in She is survived by her daughter. Kay in Coats Grove. Mi., the daughter of TMK-330 ■ Yankee Spring. Twp., TK Schools ■ 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 year ranch home with high quaity 1,750 aq. ft. finished iving arsa. Cathedral kitchen and living room, 2 stall attached garage with paved drive. Contiguous to State land with Glass Creek He was raised in the Hastings area and attended the "Little Red Brick School", Wise of Grand Ledge; four grandchildren, Mrs. Barlow was bom on June 13,1918 NEW LISTING She was faised in Kansas City. Missouri; Aberdeen. Minnesota; Florida and Omaha. United Methodist Church and was an avid Florida. 6700 GUY ROOD ■ NflSHUILLE and Ethel (Mallicoat) Heeler. rock hound. died Monday. April 21, 2003 in Naples, •••■ • . ■ •■■■ in Hastings. MI the son of Clifford and Clara (Nelson) Hammond. former member of the Grand Ledge First Bar Association President Robert Long­ BPRIL 2T~ • 2-4 PM Mrs. Settles was bom on Dec. 15. 1916 in Miami. Florida, the daughter of Louis Mr. Hammond was bom on May 2.1917 Grand Ledge Chapter *14 OKS. She was a street. SUN. Hospital. Arrangements ing of the rule of law has been a central r■ cial. died Friday. April 18.2003 at Pennock Foundation. ion. Increasing respect for and understand­ OPEN HOUSE HASTINGS - Betty Lou Settles, age 86. of Hastings, died Thursday. April 17,2003. World War 11. He moved to LaQuinta. Calif, in 1986. confiscated in the state come from south­ west Michigan. HASTINGS - Bernard W. Hammond, age 85. of Hastings, long-time public offi­ ents, Cleveland and Doretta Keasey and her husband. Dale Taylor. Mass of Christian WHITE OAK TOWNSHIP - Delmar Burial was held Monday. April 21, 2003. at St. Edward’s Catholic Church. Lake Odessa. Contributions may be made to Ionia County Hospice or St. Edward’s Catholic Church-Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Barker-Leik Funeral Home. by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Carr, age 91, of White Oak Township, Ingham County, bom July 19. 1911, died April 14,2003. Surviving are his wife, Thelma; daugh­ ters. Elizabeth Arnold (Nashville) and Junia (Elmer) Jarvie (Nashville); brothers. John and Earl Carr, seven grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great great grand­ child; and many friends and relatives. He was a Commissioner, Ingham County former White Township Oak Supervisor for over 20 years, leader of Keep friends and relatives in touch with stories from their hometown. Give them a GIFT SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings BANNER. &ZLJ-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 White Oak 4-H club, and master of Wheatfield Grange. He was a lifelong farmer and active in the democratic party and helper of and friend to many. Donations in memory of Delmar Can­ may be made to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Nashville. MI Foundation, 49073 or P.O. the 715 Macular Degeneration. Memorial services were held Friday, April 18; 2003 at 1:30 pan. at the Caskey- Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, Ml, with Rev. Susan Trowbridge and Rev. Mark Jarvie. grandchildren of Mr. Carr’s officiat­ ing. Burial Dansville. at Fairview Cemetery. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 24. 2003 - Page IS LEGAL NOTICES Kyle Pash of Nashville will be in the lead role as "Peter Pan" at The Revue's pro­ duction in Vermontville May 9-18. ‘Largest’ children’s cast prepares for ‘Peter Pan’ The Children’s Theater at The Revue in Vermontville is boasting of its largest cast second time. She played piano for “Pinoc­ chio” and now “Peter Pan.” ever, with 67 children from grades 4-8 Mary Jewell has auditioned for past from Nashville, Vermontville, Hastings, shows, but wasn't cast until this show, Charlotte and Woodland preparing for “Pe­ landing the part of Wendy. She has been ter Pan" next month. taking voice lessons for three years from Thirty-seven of these students have never before been on The Revue stage and many of them have never performed on any Gretchell Gleason. Adam Zank made his debut as a gangster last year in “Guys and Dolls. Jr." He stage. The pirates, Indians and animals brings the arrogant, self-confident character have been double cast so that every person of Hook alive and acts along with an ener­ who auditioned will be able to experience getic and comedic Smee. played by Chris live community theater. Parker from Hastings. Bill Reynolds of Woodland is the pro­ Wendy’s brothers. John and Michael, are ducer. choreographer, set designer and brothers on and as well as off stage. Daniel Hansen as director. and Joseph Benedict, who are making their Amanda Wells of Sunfield as musical di­ debut at the Revue following their brother, Pat builder, with rector, and Teresa Pash of Nashville at the David, who starred in “Guys and Dolls, Jr." keyboard. Maggie Hart, who put on shows last year. in Bellevue for more than 30 years, de­ signed and made the costumes. The children fly off with Peter Pan to where they’ll “never grow “Ncverland." up," be hunted down by the mischievous Captain Hook and his little sidekick. Smee, and be saved by Indian friends and their leader. Tiger Lilly. The Revue’s Children's Theater will pre­ sent the beloved Mary Martin musical ver­ sion of Peter Pan at the Vermontville Opera House, 211 S. Main St. (across from the fire station) May 9, 10. 11. 16. 17 and 18, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Tickets are adults $7, senior citizens and students S6. and chil­ Kyle Pash, who will star as Peter Pan. is dren 12 and under $5. Tickets arc available no stranger to The Revue stage. He was in at the door or make reservations by calling the very first children’s show six. years ago. After he was a dog in “Annie" and a dragon in “Cinderella." he thought he was destined always to be an animal. But then he was cast as “Pinocchio" and was glad for his (269) 367-4455 or e-mail thcrcvucl(ayahoo.com. Some of the funding for the special pro­ duction was provided by support with a grant of S2.795 from Michigan Council for shorter stature. He is teaming up with his mom for the Arts & Cultural Affairs. Advertisement $4.95/mo Internet? DADPY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY > is now taking ordcra for the Ixxik ... 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MI 49058 month, it’s refreshing to know if the book is to be mailed, there trill be have an additional charge of*5. that we a high- quality/low-cost alternative - For more info go to www.net- penny.net or call them toll NOTICE QF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FCR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gary L. Britten, a single man. tc CONSECO FINANCE SERVIC­ ING CORR (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION), dated Octooer 29. 1996, and recorded tn the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County ot Barry in the State of Michigan on November 20.1996. in Uber 678. Page (s) 851. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of S102.434.82 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on May 29, 2003. at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place lor holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp , does pay on or poor to the date of said sale, said premises are desenbed m said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit: PARCEL T THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 18. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 58’ WEST 567 47 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00‘WEST 89.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00' WEST 17.46 FEET; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00 WEST 386 03 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00' WEST 220 0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 00 EAST 399 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF ORANGEVILLE CREEK; THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 242 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO A UNE WHICH BEARS NORTH 69 DEGREES 00’ EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00’ WEST 502 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG SAID UNE OF THE BEGINNING The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: Apnl 15. 2003 (5/22) For more information contact N'via Nrc. 948-4127 . free (888) 248-7239. Pennock Walk-in Clinic Extends Hours Effective May 19 The Pennock Walk-in Clinic, will extend its hours of operation effective May 19. The new hours will be: Monday-Friday 3PM to 10PM. Weekends and Holidays 10AM to 10PM. The Walk-in Clinic is perfect for minor emergencies that can’t wait for regular doctors' office hours including: Flu Symptoms. Fevers under 102 F Sore Throats. Ear Aches. Sprains. Bruises, and Minor Cuts. The Walk-in Clinic also serves children 6 months and older. If your emergency requires more extensive care, our fully staffed Emergency Department is close by. Pennock 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings • (269) 948-3360 Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marcia G. Dunnir.gan, a singly woman (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 21. 2001 and recorded on May 30. 2001 as document No. 1060603 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the DU Mortgage Capital Inc . Assignee by an assignment dated January 2. 2003, which was recorded on April 7. 2003. Document 11101548 Bany County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 99/100 dollars ($98,644 99). including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgage premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on May 29. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Policy, situated in the County of Barry. Township of Hope. Slate of Michigan, is described as follows: The West fractional 1/2 of the Southwest frac­ tional 1/4 of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Bany County, Michigan, except land lying South of East and West high­ way and also except, beginning at a point on West line of said Section 31.816.23 feet North of Southwest comer, thence North 626.87 feet; thence North 60*11' East 252.80 feet; thence North 49*28 East 219 feet; thence South 36*47 east 140 feet; thence South 69°17' East 849 feet to the 1 /8th line; thence South 1°33’ West 771.70 feet; thence North 88*44' West 243.75 feet, thence North 52*15 West 333 92 leet; thence North 84*31 Wes’ 348 80 leet. thence North 88*11' West 388.45 reel to the place of beginning. Also except commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31; thence South 405 feet; thence South 63° East 248 feet; thence North 7*49' East 524.7 feet; thence West on the East-West 1/4 line 291.6 feet to the place of beginning Also except commencing at the Northeast cor­ ner of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 ol Section 31 for the place of beginning; thence South on the 1/4 line 95 feet; thence North 89*10’ West 644 feet; thence North 11’45' east 97 feet to the East-West 1/4 line; thence North 89’10' East 624 feet to the place of begirding Also except commencing the West 1/4 post of Section 31. Town 2 Norin. Range 9 North; thence South 405 feet; thence South 63° East 248 fee* to the place of beginning; thence East 1045 feet to the 1/8 line; thence South 848 feet; thence ^h 69*17' West 849 feet: thence North 36’47' West 206 8 feet to the shore of Fuhr Lake; thence Northwesterly along shore of Fuhr Lake to the place of beginning, being part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 9 West The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <200234458 Team G (5/15) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION QfilAlNED-WILL BE USED FQfLIMAT FUREQSJL..PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YQEAREl.NACTLyE MlUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A Gordon and Nicole M Gordon, husband and wife, to GMAC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 30. 1999 and recorded December 2. 1999 in instru­ ment number 10386 z. Barry County Records There is claimed to be <__ on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Four and 10/100 Dollars ($69.344.1) includ­ ing interest al the rate of 8.25% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on May 8. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Maple Grove County of Barry. State of Michigan desenbed as follows: Beginning at the southeast comer of Section 30. Town 2 north, range 7 west; thence west 20 rods along the south line of section 30; thence north 32 rods thence east 20 rods to the east line of section 30; thence south 32 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: April 3. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for GMAC Mortgage Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 280.0242 Pub: 4/3 - 5/1 Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we ere attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHELLE C. SNOWDEN AND DANIEL E. SNOWDEN, HUSBAND AND WIFE to AMERI­ CAN BUSINESS MORTGAGE SERVICES. Mortgagee, dated July 26.2002, and recorded on August 7.2002. as Instrument No. 1085238 Barry County Records. Michigar.. on which mortgage there is claimed to be dua at the date hereof the sum ol one hundred one thousand nine hundred l-.ty and 22/100 Dollars ($101,950.22), mdudrng interest at 11.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hasbngs, Ml at 1XX) p.m. on May 8. 2003. Said premises are situated in TWP. OF HOPE. Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Bany County. Michigan, described as: commencing at the center post of said Section 17 for place of beginning, thence West 11 rods, thence South 60 rods, thunce East 11 rods, to the 1/4 line, thence North along Section line 60 rods to the center post ol said Section 17 lo the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: April 3. 2003 AMERICAN BUSINESS MORTGAGE SER­ VICES Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 (4/24) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made m the conditions ol a mortgage maoe by Randy Erridge and Janet L Erridge (original mort­ gagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. Mortgagee, dated September 12. 2001. and recorded on October 15. 2001 m bber Document <1068130 on Page in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 83/100 dollars ($179,765.83). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiM be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, a.’ public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 PM. on May 15. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Lot 30 of Hyde Away Resort No 1. according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 8. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(si from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redempion penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Apm 10. 2003 FOP INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200317119 Team C (4/10H5H) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laurie A Thomas, married and Donald K. Thomas (ordinal mortgagors) to Mercantile Mortage Company, an Illinois Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 30. 2001, and recorded on March 7. 2001 Document No. 1055734 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to CitiFinancial Mortgage Company. Assignee by an assignment dated December 23. 2002, which was recorded on January 13. 2003. Doc. #1095406. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHT AND 74/100 dollars ($235,708 74). including interest at 10.950% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on May 8. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 10 and 11 of Leach Lake Resort, accord­ ing to the Recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 on Page 68. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sab, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sate. Dated: Anri! 3. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TEAM M (248) 593-1306 Trott &Tr XL P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 Rte #200233901 Team M (4/24) CITY OF HASTINGS Rock Soli Fine NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday. April 28.2003, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hal Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. 150 Teams Michigan, to determine the necessity of a Downtown Parking Assessment Dtstnct Needed Immediately! This notice is given pursuant to Article X. ol the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article III. Section 70-67 of the Ask about our priority dispatch. Hastings Ode The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, tele­ E « De • c phone 269-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk COVENANT TRANSPORT I 1-8M-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) Advertisement $4.95/mo Internet? CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE By David Stowers There is a great company in area the Netpenny.net. offers fast, called Netpcnny.net reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Interent access to our comm.inity for only $4.95 a month, they have no contracts, no set up fees and they don't even require a credit card - With the cost of Internet for most fami­ lies in our area running in excess of $19.95 or more per month, it’s refreshing to know that we have a high- Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Monday. April 28. 2003. at 7:30 p.m The purpose ol the Public Heanng is for the Hastings City Council to receive wntten and/or oral comments frem the pub­ lic regarding the Walldorf Building Community Development Block Grant application Written comments will be received at Hastings City Han. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Requests for information and/or minutes of said heanng should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable a>ds and ser­ vices upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk of lhe City of Hastings (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD can relay services 1-800-649-3777 qualit>/1ow-cosi alternative For more info go to www.net- Everil G. Manshum penny.net or call them toll City Clerk free (888) 248-7239. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 24, 2003 LEGAL notices Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Delault has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Deborah Comp, a single woman (original mortgagors) to DMR Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mort gagee, dated December 18. 1998. and recorded on December 21. 1998 in Document No. 1022635, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated Apn. 1. 1999. which was recorded on October 8. 1999. in Document No. 1036361. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED ONE AND 07/100 dollars ($55,501.07). including interest at 7.500% pe. annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 DO p.m., on May 29. 2003. Said nr?.rises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 7. Block 15. of Dame* Striker s Addition to the City ot Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Also, the North 20 feet of the East 4 feet ol Lot 6 of Block 15 of the Plat ot Daniel Striker s Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed m Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records The redemption period shell be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. April 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200317340 Team S (5/15) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the axxftrxw ol a mortgage made by Betty Herbst, a.' unmarried woman (original mort­ gagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 14, 2002, and recorded on August 21, 2002 in Instrument No. 1086046 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol EIGHTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY-ONE AND 99/100 dollars ($80,971.99). including interest at 8.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. nt 1 DO p.m.. on May 22. 2003. Swd premites are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 3. except the South 6 feet thereof, also except the West 66 feet thereof, of Block 5 ol the Village of Middtevife. according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27, also that portion of aley adjacent thereto ded­ icated to said Lot in Liber 366. Page 199. The redemption period shall u* 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: April 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200316983 Team X (5/8) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE iiUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Grinage. JR. a single person, to Sebring Capital Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated March 25. 2002 and recorded May 20. 2002 in Document number 1060742, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee by assign­ ment dated April 3, 2002 and recorded on January 23,2003 in Document number 1096100, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Forty-Two and 52/100 Dollars ($144,042.52) including interest at the rate ol 9.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on May 22. 2003. The premises are located in the Township ot Mapte Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of sec­ tion 34. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence West 10 rods, thence North 18 rods; thence East 10 rods to section Ime; thence South 18 rods to point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sate The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: April 17, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for JPMo<gan Chase Bank As Trustee . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 207 0840 Pub 4/17 -5/15 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DMS?0H PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 03-23696-NC In the matter of Adnenne Lyndell Torode TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown an! whose interest in the matter may be barred o, affected by the following TAKE NOTICE: A heanng will be held on May 28. 2003 at 9DO a m. 206 W. Court St.. Ste 302, Hastings, Ml 4905C before Judge RICHARD H. SHAW 20304 lor the following purpose ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF: Adnenne Lyndell Torode to Chnstiana Rebekkah Torode Eugene & Mary Torode 1983 Campground Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-9417 (4/24) SYNOPSIS BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting April 8. 2003 Regular meeting called to Order at 7.30 p m All Board members and 13 guests present Pledge of Allegiance Approved minutes and treasurers report 'or 03/03. Accepted Deparlmenl reports Appointed Paul Vandenburg HCFD Asst Chief Approved toe appointment of Wes Kahler to SWBCSWA Board Adopted Res 03-03 Added disinterment lee to cemetery rules Adopted Res 03-04, honoring H Snyder Adopted Res 03D5. honoring G Snyder Authorized April bills Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p m Respectfully Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum, Supervisor (4/24) Search firm hired for superintendent search by Mary McDonough think we’ve all accepted the fact that we’re Staff Writer A Traverse City-based executive search not going to get another Carl. 1 just hope firm has been hired to assist in finding a new Hastings school superintendent. The Hastings School Board approved the hiring of the Michigan Leadership Institute THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBL-ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YQUARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Juanita Jasinski, by her attor­ ney in fact William J Jasinski, to Option One Mo ng age Corporation a California Corporation fka Associates Home Equity Services. Inc., mort­ gagee. dated March 18. 1998 and recorded April 2. 1996 in Document number 1009875. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Six and 58/100 Dollars ($63,586 58) including interest at the rate of 8.9% per annum Under the power of sale container in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on May 29, 2003. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 2 of R. I. Hendershott Addition, excepting the South 3 feet. First Addition to the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastinm, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is oetermineo aoanooneo m accoroance wirn mlla §600.32418, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simuiu 'wus resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 24, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation fks Associates Home Equity Services, Inc.. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 221.115? Pub: 4/24 - 5/22 Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AN Y INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dean Mesecar and Misty Mesecar. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Northpointe Bank, Mortgagee, dated April 28. 2000, and recorded on May 2. 2000 in Liber Document *1043782 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWELVE AND 56/100 dollars ($39,612.56), including interest at 12.950% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m , on May 29. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF FREEPORT. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL N: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION 14; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59' 55’ WEST 1320.39 FEET. ALONG THE NORTH­ LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46’ 19’ WEST 660.00 FEET. ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46’ 19’ WEST 330.00 FEET. ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59- 55’ EAST 969.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 48’ 32’ EAST 330.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59' 55’ WEST 989.96 FEET. TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR CHARLTON PARK ROAD. PARCEL O: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION 14; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59' 55* WEST 1320 39 FEET. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46' 19' WEST 990.00 FEET. ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46' 19* WEST 327.98 FEET. ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53' 09' EAST 989.57 FEET. ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 48' 32- EAST. 325.96 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59' 55’ WEST 989 75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUB­ JECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR CHARLTON PARK ROAD The redemption penod shail be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: Apnl 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TEAM H (248) 193-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200317276 Team H (5/15) ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED EQR-THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Joshua A Troemel. an unmar­ ried man. to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 22. 2001 and recorded April 11. 2001 in Document No. 1058000 Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Six and 40/100 Dollars ($114,136.4) including interest at the rate of 8.875% per Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is htreby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 8,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Nonheast comer of Section 16. Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 863.28 feet along the North line of said Section 16. tor point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West 600 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 ol the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds Wesi 230 feet parallel with said North section tine; thence North 00 degrees 04 mineles 29 seconds East 600 feet paraBel with said West Ime of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds East 230 leet along said North section line to point of begin­ ning. Together with and subject to a 40 loot wide easement for ingress and egress, centerline described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Bany County. Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 1113.29 feet along the Noto tine of said Section 16 tor point of beginning of said center­ tine; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 sec­ onds West 385.93 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence South 14 degrees 06 minutes 11 seconds East 233.35 feet; thence South 54 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 139.35 feet; thence South 32 degrees 41 minutes 17 second?* East 73.66 feet to a point of ending ol said cen­ terline. The side lines ol said easement extended or retract to allow no gaps or overlaps at angle points or property boundaries. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 3, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation .As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 238.0020 Pub: 4/3 - 5/1 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW tF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David L. Sensiba and Katherine M. Sensiba. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated November 7. 1997. and recorded on November 19, 1997 m document No. 1004303 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated June 1, 1999. which was recorded on May 6. 2000. tn Document No. 1043933 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed lo be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 36/100 dollars ($33,838.36). including interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power ol sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on May 22. 2003 Said premise’s are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Tho North 379 Feet of the West 60 acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, except the West 744 feet thereof subject to the nght of way for Grange Road The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date ol such sate Dated: April 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Read. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200231113 Team J (5/8) lucky when we got Carl." A budget amendment approved by the board Monday underscored the financial struggle Hastings and other districts are facing. The board approved a $384,719 de­ at its meeting Monday. Board members will be working with the crease in revenues that was partly attributed institute’s southwest Michigan regional to cuts in school funding made by Gov. president. Tom Pridgeon. who is based in Jennifer Granholm earlier this year. The Greenville. district instituted a partial spending freeze The board expects to pay between $6,000 and $7,000 for the search firm’s services. Board President Patricia Endsley and did not fill some staff positions in order lo absorb the cuts. In other business at Monday’s meeting, Schoessel announced that the district has said. The decision lo hire the institute was met Adequate Yearly Progress as required made after the board interviewed both Prid­ by federal No Child Left Behind legisla­ geon and a representative of Ihc Michigan tion. Association of School Boards. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR we get lucky again because we got very Endsley said one of the services offered The new legislation has many districts scrambling to comply, and many adminis­ complaining to their Con­ by the MASB is assistance in hiring new trators are school administrators. The 1983 Hastings gresspeople that the legislation is burden­ School Board used the MASB services to some and underfunded. hire Carl Schoessel. she said. Chris Cooley, director of educational Schoessel is retiring after serving 20 services for the district, said the AYP re­ years as school superintendent. He is ex­ port is for the 2001/2002 school year. New pected to stay on at least until the end of AYP reports for 2002-2003 will be com­ the school fiscal year, and may slay on until pleted in June or July, he said. He said that the new Community Education and Recrea­ according to the new legislation, at least 38 tion Center is opened this coming fall. percent of all Hastings fourth-graders had Endsley said that while she would have lo be proficient in reading and 47 percent been happy with cither the MASB or the proficient in math, as determined by MEAP institute. Pridgeon had more experience results. In Hastings, 70.4 percent of all the conducting superintendent searches. fourth-graders were proficient in reading in Endsley said the search process is ex­ pected to begin May 1 and last 12 weeks. During that time the institute will talk to 2001-2002 and 78.1 percent were proficient in math, he said. In middle school, the new legislation re­ and school staff quired 31 percent of seventh-graders to be members to get input on what type of lead­ proficient in reading and 31 percent of ership they are seeking and the direction eighth-graders lo be proficient in math. In community members they arc hoping lhe school district wilf take Hastings 52.8 percent of the seventh-grad­ in coming years. Endsley said she expects ers were proficient in reading and 662 per­ that at least one public meeting will be held cent of the eighth-graders were proficient during which community members will be in math. asked to give input into the selection of a new superintendent. School board members will have io sit In other business Monday, the board ap­ proved applying for a $5,000 grant from the Michigan Foundation for Education down and talk about such things as what Leadership. If approved, the grant would salary they want to pay the new superinten­ fund a new literacy program at the Comm- dent. Endsley said. The district is probably nity Education and Recreation Center. somewhat below the norm in what it pays Pleasantview Principal Mary Vlick, who supcrintendenLs. she said. “I don't know if worked on the grant application, said the that will hinder our hiring ability.” program would include workshops for par­ The board will also have to decide such ents to teach them strategics for helping things as how broad they will make their their children to read and would provide search, what the time line will be for con­ reading and writing activities for children. ducting interviews, and what type of quali­ The district expects to hear about whether fications they’re looking for in a superin­ tendent. the grant will be approved in July. Ai Monday’s meeting, Cooley an­ Board members will have to lake into ac­ nounced that the district is developing a count that the new superintendent will face new computer report card to replace the the same challenges many school adminis­ current elementary report card, which has trators arc contending with in the next few to be filled out by hand. The new report years — decreased state aid, tight budgets and in some cases declining enrollment. “I don’t have a lot of confidence wc’rc going to be able to do the things I’d like to do” in the next few years, Endsley said. She predicted that it will be at least a few more years before the state pulls out of an economic slump that has depleted the state treasury and forced spending cuts across the board, including in education funding. The board hopes lo post the superinten­ dent position by mid-May and begin re­ ceiving applications. Once a certain number of candidates have been settled upon, Endsley said, the board will hold public interviews. While the board is “going to try and hire the best person we can," Endsley said, “I card will contain information for parents on how their child is doing in relation to state learning benchmarks, Cooley said. For in­ stance, the report card might have a nota­ tion for an early elementary student that a state benchmark asks that students in that grade be able to count to a certain number. The new cards will “show parents ex­ actly what it is the slate of Michigan wants us to teach,” Cooley said. Also Monday, the board approved a $226,800 contract with Thompson- McCully Co. of Battle Creek to pave the high school parking lots. The money will come out of bond funds approved by voters last summer at the same time they approved the new Community Education and Recrea­ tion Center. Michelle Benningfield named Teacher of the Year Central Elementary fifth-grade teacher Michelle Benningfield was rec­ ognized by the Hastings School Board Monday for being named the 2003 Teacher of the Year by the Hastings Wal-Mart. Benningfield is pictured at the meeting with Central Principal John Johnston. Johnston said the school was ‘very excited that she was se­ lected. We think she's indicative of all the good teachers in all the schools in Hastings.” The parent who filled out Benningfield's nominating form wrote, ‘Mrs. Benningfield has a heart of gold. She teaches her class with a stress­ tree environment. My son loves her and going to school because of her. She treats each child as her own and equal.” Get Your COLOR FILM DEVELOI Quickly and Professionally! We do RE-PRINTS and ENLARGEMEN J-Ad GRAPHICS North of Hastings on Broadway (M-43) or Call 616-9‘’5-9554 for information on PRINTING PLUS Services 1-HourRK* Cotar Coptai Comnwrclsl< �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 24, 2003 - Page 17 maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. He is accused of being involved in sex­ ual contact with a female under 13 years of age. He is also charged with indecent expo­ sure. • David W. Applegate. 38. of Kentwood was arraigned on charges of violating pro­ • Nancy L. McCreary; 33, of Elkhart, • Hans T. Roskam. 36. of Moline was Ind., pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit sentenced to a minimum 17 months to a Applegate was serving probation for a Court last Thursday to delivery and manu­ maximum of four years in prison for a con­ conviction of license documcntalion/plates facture of methamphetamine in exchange viction of larceny from a building commit­ forgery, a one- to five-year felony. A May for dropping of two charges of operating or ted on Feb. 26. 2003. He received credit for 8 hearing date was set. He was released on maintaining a laboratory involving hazard­ 52 days served. a $1,000 personal recognizance bond. ous waste, all 20-ycar felonies Circuit Judge James Fisher set sentenc­ bation by failing to report since last April. Roskam told Fisher that he had a bad • Dcric W. Thomas. 22, of Bellevue was drug problem. • Sentencing has been delayed until Oct. • Corey M. Bowman, 25, of Nashville 16 for Eugene J. Stricklin. 46, of Battle was arraigned on charges of violating pro­ Creek. If Stricklin is successful on proba­ bation by failing to attend substance abuse ing and publishing. A not guilty plea was entered. A pre-trial date for May 2 was set. tion, charges of embezzlement, a five-year • Jeffrey G. Harder, 43, of Plainwell was counseling as directed and failing to report felony, will be dismissed. Fisher said arraigned on charges of possession of to his probation officer. Stricklin has paid restitution. juana. Harder p’cad guilty to the two • A trial for Loyd Elwood. 63, of Mid­ dleville is scheduled for July 15. charges in exchange for dropping charges of sale and manufacture of methampheta­ Elwood is charged with second degree mine. Bond was set at $10,000, 10 percent criminal sexual conduct, a felony with a but Fisher reduced it to $1,000 and 10 per­ violation charge. A May 29 sentencing date cent. Fisher told Harder that when he gets out of jail, his first stop should be a substance abuse treatment center. • Steven P. Wood. 35, of Middleville plead guilty to charges of violating proba­ tion by consuming alcohol on March 7. Wood was serving probation for operating a vehicle while under the influence of liq­ uor, third offense. A May 29 sentencing . Fisher told Wood that he wants to sec HASTINGS — Charges are pending against two Hastings brothers suspected of breaking into Northeastern Elementary School April 15. Hastings City Police report. Wood attend at least two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings a week. Police said the suspects' parents contacted them after the brothers, 18 and 16 years old, claimed they found computer equipment several blocks from the theft. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said. Correction: Police later recovered most of the stolen property at the suspects' home. During inter­ views, the youths admitted to the break-in and theft at the school, as well as two vehicle Donald P. Swanson. 41, of Delton, was break-ins in the 100 block of West High Street, Leedy said. A CD player was taken arraigned on charges of violating his proba­ from one of the vehicles. tion by drinking alcohol. He was serving probation for possession of a controlled substance. On April 34, Swanson goes to Marijuana grow operation halted trial. MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police received an anonymous tip about a marijuana grow operation at a home in Maple Grove Township. When troopers were given consent to search the residence, they found more than 60 Information about his court appearance was reported incorrectly in last week’s edi­ tion of the Banner. marijuana plants and grow equipment. Charges are pending. STOCKS Plainwell motorcyclist hurt in crash ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A 56-ycar-old Plainwell resident lost control of a motorcycle while north bound on Lindsey Road near Enzian Road, Michigan State Po­ lice said. Witnesses observed the cycle driven in an erratic manner. After cresting a hili, they saw debris urthc roadway and the vehicle and driver on the roadside, police said. The driver was transported to Pennock Hospital for injuries. Alcohol appeared to be a factor in the crash, police said. Charges may be pending. The Wowing prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford Garbage dumped on Delton Boosters HOPE TOWNSHIP — Delton Athletic Boosters have reported illegal dumping of garbage in their dumpster, Michigan State Police said. Boosters said last week they found a washer, dryer, old door and windows in the trash bin located near M-43 highway. Police have no leads. ORV chase leads to marijuana bust ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A Shelbyville man was charged with fleeing and eluding police April 15 on Marsh Road near Joy Road, Michigan State Police said. Michael D. Campbell, 25, allegedly fled from troopers on an off-road vehicle at speeds over 60 mph in a residential area. When Campbell pulled into a parking lot, he was taken into custody, police said. Troopers found marijuana in his possession and discovered that his license was sus­ pended. Campbell also was charged for those offenses. General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM XPemey Kelloog's Company McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wai Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 1181 19.96 46.09 5.78 40.41 +.06 -127 +1.44 +.32 -2.12 +1.69 +.98 +.37 33.54 31.05 35.42 34.50 15.72 10.32 37.13 8.00 85.63 17.49 32.10 16.05 27.82 5.35 926 39.58 31.82 55.99 +29 -.70 +1.97 +1.96 •1.00 +2.64 +.81 +.78 +.98 +.07 +1.15 +20 +.34 •1324 +.70 $332.95 $4.60 +$8.00 ♦$.08 8484.99 1.6B +82.63 +200M Banner story helps nab 3 burglars breaking and entering April 12 at Thomapple Valley Church on M-43. a local resident contacted police about similar items in her home, Michigan State Police said. Through investigation, interviews and confessions, three juveniles admitted to break­ ing into the church and stealing numerous items. One of the three suspects is the son of the woman who contacted police, troopers said. Several additional stolen items were recovered that were not originally reported miss­ ing, they said. Charges are pending against the suspects. Woodland rear-end crash not serious WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A IC-ytar old Woodland girl’s car rear ended another vehicle on M-50 near Lakewood High School April 15 at 3:35 p.m.. Michigan State Po­ lice said. Katrina Hayes told police she didn't see the vehicle ahead of her stop to turn into the school parking lot. Her car hit a vehicle driven by Lawamia Ficgd, 20. of Lake Odessa, police said. No alcohol was suspected, police said. Seal belts were used. To subscribe call 945-9554 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca/Z...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 / turn WATER DEUVERED FOR swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Call Tim for fast reliable sen-ice, reasonable rates at 517-719-6319. Servicing Bar­ ry, Ionia, Kent & surround­ ing areas. Hinist huhl BERBER CARPET: 40 yards, gorgeous, carmel wheat col­ or, bought, never unrolled, 2 months old, cost $600, sell $225. 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Local route, train­ ing provided. Great ad­ vancement potential. Major co. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. Rt al / \luli FOR SALE: Large farm­ house, 3,150+ sq. ft. 5+ bed­ rooms, needs a lot of TLC. Sits on approx 5 acres with large double garage & an ap­ ple orchard. Located seven miles from Hastings at 411 W. Carlton Center Rd. Priced to sell at $65300. Call (269)948-2713 or (269)838­ 7503. HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 bedroom ranch, two stall garage. 507 W. State Rd. in Taftee addition, Hastings. No real estate agents please. To settle es­ tate. (269)945-9865 for ap­ pointment___________________ KALKASKA COUNTY: 6.67 beautiful rolling wooded acres, ideal eetaway loca­ tion, short drive to state land, Manistee River and ORV trails. Includes drive­ way and cleared site, electric available, $26,900, $500 down, 5330/month, 11% land contract, www.northernlandco.com or Northern Land Company, 1-800-968­ 3118. 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Call (517)852-0115 or (269)838­ 9253._________________________ 1998 26X44, MANUFAC­ TURED HOME where is or can be moved to your land, $29,900. (517)852-0115 or (269)838-9253._______________ FOR SALE: like new dual control electrical hospital beds, 5200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000_______________ QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. New mattress set. Cost SI 300 - sell SI 50. (989)227-2986 MEMORY OF Joe Salski Now with our Lord (1971-2000) For a special person as nice as you, who's kind and considerate in all you do, the Fairest, the Squarest, most Iovine and true, that all adds up to wonderful you. We will always remember and love you. Mom, Sally De Smit Brothers, Mark Salski, Matthew Salski, At Martin Salski, all nieces and nephews. WE LOVE YOU! THE FAMILY OF Thelma Barnum would like to thank everyone for their flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society, food, cards and calls. Thank you to Drs. 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Also hiring for night (616)248-7729._________ HELP WANTED: body shop tech's assistant, detailing At clean-up. Apply at Gold­ sworthy’s Body Shop, 412 Haynes Loop Dr., Hastings. Advertisement $4.95/mo Internet? LIQUIDATION SALE new 2001/2002 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! 1 left! (269)948-2387, Meadow­ offers stone Homes.________________ extremely me: pensive dial-up MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes at cost. Save thousands, lyr. free lot rent to qualified buyers. Located inside the Meadow Stone mobile home park. Meadow Stone Homes, behind Seif Chevrolet. (269)948-2387 BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharp? 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. 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Apnl 24. 2003 - Page 19 Street improvements to include Apple/Michigan light The Hastings Downtown Development downtown, installation of planters and curb preconstruction meeting for the project on minimize the length of time that each of the Authority (DD/\) will be contracting for extensions at the Slate Street/Michigan April 22. Eastlund informed city represen­ intersections will be closed and to coordi­ as well as maps and descriptions of alter­ the construction of a number of improve­ Avenue and State Strcct/Boltwood Street tatives that lie concrete company intends to nate the closures to limit the impact on traf­ ments in the downtown area this coming intersections, and general improvements begin construction work in the downtown fic flows in the downtown. Mansfield said. nate access routes for all downtown loca­ tions and businesses. Mansfield said. Ac­ spring and summer. A traffic signal at the along State Street between Michigan Ave­ area on April 28. A substantial completion The contractor intends to maintain through cess will be maintained to all of the busi­ intersection of Apple Street and Michigan nue and Boltwood Street. date for the project is set for July 18 with a traffic movement at each intersection in ei­ ness and facilities in the downtown area at final completion date set for August 1. The ther a north-south direction or an east-west all times. The construction techniques to be contractors will suspend any remaining on­ direction, depending on which crosswalks used for installation of the new crosswalks going operations during lhe Hastings Side­ are under construction at a given time. will significantly reduce the period of time Avenue will be one of the planned im­ Some street intersections in the down­ provements. Other improvements include reconstruc­ town will be closed during construction. tion of the brick paved crosswalks in the Concrete Contractors. Inc. of Holt for a The DDA has contracted with Eastlund walk Sales. portion of the proposed improvements. At a Man arrested in Bellevue murders No street closures are expected to occur that the streets need to be closed at each in­ Reconstruction of the crosswalks in the prior to May 5. The city will be working tersection. and the related disruption to traf­ downtown area is necessary due to struc­ with the local media to provide ongoing uo- fic flow. tural failure of the supporting concrete bases, according to City Manager Jeff Mansfield. Reconstruction of the cross­ tions at which the crosswalks are located during construction operations. Traffic ac­ cess will be maintained up to each of the Two children, ages 2 and 12. also were Battle Creek was arraigned in 56th District al the residence at the time of lhe homicide intersections, but traffic movement through Court Tuesday. April 22, on two counts of and were unharmed, deputies said. They the intersections will be suspended at times. open murder and one count of first degree have been turned over to their grandpar­ Mansfield said. home invasion in the stabbing deaths of his ents. levue. said Eaton County sheriff’s deputies. * walks will require closure of the intersec­ BELLEVUE — Randy S. Prater. 35, of former girlfriend and her boyfriend in Bel­ 3r City staff, the project architect and the contractor arc working closely together to Prater is in the Eaton County Jail with no HASTINGS CITY BANK’S NEW 7-YEAR BALLOON bond set. The slain woman was identified as Dcsa April 21. Her boyfriend. David G. Baker, 31. died about II a.m. at Battle Creek Health Systems Hospital in Battle Creek. Both were stabbed at the Caroline Street address and found in the bedroom, police said. THE BENEFITS CONTINUE... Advertisement Ann Mills, 32. of 114 W. Caroline St. in Bellevue. Mills died at her home Monday, dates regarding scheduled street closures, $4.95/mo Internet? 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Apnl 24. 2003 Easter egg hunt brings 300 kids kets. some sand box buckets and plastic bags. by Helen Mu dry The hunters were given the "high" sign, Staff Writer More than 3<K> Hastings area youngsters enjoyed a warm afternoon last Saturday and participated in the vernal ritual of the The big hunt was held on the practice field behind the middle school. Most of the 1 p.m. for Ihc day’s festivities. The lawn was cleared of the eggs and the chil­ dren’s baskets were full. They were able to turn in their plastic II as tings Jaycees’ Easter egg hunt. hunters had already registered before and the egg scramble began. In no time, the Easter Bunny (aka Mary Craven) hopped in for a "photo op" with Ihc young­ eggs lor a bag of small gifts Besides the bags of goodies, there were 60 larger gifts, including 19 bicycles. The hunt lasted less than half an hour and the hunters went ho..ie in anticipation of Easter morning’s surprises. sters. A few toddlers competed with E. Bunny for culcncss by wearing bunny cars or baby chick hats. Volunteers were stationed at tables regis­ tering children for their age groups. The four hunting areas were marked off with surveyor flags. Children gathered about the perimeters of their respective hunting areas, waiting for the countdown. The colored plastic eggs lay in plain sight, adding to the anticipation of the hunt. The children brought their own collection con­ tainers. There were traditional Easter bas- LEGAL j NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David H. Conrad and Patnoa A. Conrad, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Homeside Lending. Inc . Mortgagee, dated October 16. 2001 and record­ ed on November 5, 2001 in Liber Document No 1069216 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the FEDER­ AL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and existing under the laws nf the United States of Amenca. as arnonee by an assignment dated March 21. 2003. which was recorded on March 31. 2003. in Uber Document <1101249 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY­ SEVEN AND 29/100 dollars ($116.627 29). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on May 22. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County Michigan and are desenbed as Lot 33 of Olson s Subdivision, according to the recorded Plai thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats. Page 16 The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, m which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated Apnl 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <200316135 Team J (5/8) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Kevin S Phenix and Tracy L. Phenix, husband and wife, of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under tne laws of the Slate of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan •49507. dated January 15.1998. and recorded on Apnl 13. 1998. Docket No 1010331 of the Bany County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of ’-.venty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Two Dollars and Forty Three Cents ($28,652 43) end no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made ano provided, on May 29. 2003. at 1 00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry Count, Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court fo< the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney s fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located m Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows A pa'cel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 8 West desenbed as commencing 28 rods East of the Northwest cor­ ner of the Northeast 1 /4 of said Section 21. m tt-e center of Center Road, thence South 198 feet for the place of beginning, thence East 191 feet, thence South 198 feet, thence West 191 feet, thence North 198 i«et to the place of beginning Togetner with an ex sting right ot way for ingress and egress as revealed in Uber 354 on Page 343 which has an address o’ 1688 E*’-t Center Road Hastings. 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Thu & Fn 8-5 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-05-01.pdf ce2b27237b8d0825ebaf5d5b1a3ee2a1 PDF Text Text City feels pain of budget cuts Saxon girts gain first dual victory See Story on Page 10 See Story on Page 2 Ferndale CCW law struck down See Story on Page 19 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ■HewasaSBUK Are Dept, breakfast Is Saturday morning The Hastings Fire Department will have its annual fund-raising pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon at the fire station, 110 E. Mill St. The menu will include pancakes, sausages, orange juice, coffee and milk. Cost will be a donation. Proceeds will be nred by the department to buy extrication equipment. 121$ CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml OOSt-im ANNER Thursday, May 1. 2003 VOLUME 150, NO. 18 HEWS BRIEFS HASTINGS PUBLIC UBUH PRICE 50' Top Hastings students have many interests Tesera Smith Cedar Creek chief to speak Friday Dr. Gary J. Pierce, director of the Cedar Creek Institute, will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday program at noon May 2 at the Thomas Jefferson HtlHft Hastings. The title of his speech is The Death of Barry County. A Lazarus Story?" Pierce explains, “Our county and our culture is undergoing destruction through housing and commercial sprawl. Barry County de?th is pre­ dictable even if not certain. “My focus will be the biological re­ sources of the county and the ways in which we are losing critical resources and their importance to our way of life. “Finally 1 will describe the miracle that is needed to save our county." Pierce earned his bachelor's degree in botany from the University of Wis­ consin, Madison in 1968, his master's degree in biology in 1974 from West­ ern Michigan University and his PhD. in botany in 1979 from the Uni­ versity of Wyoming. He has been director of the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute since November 1998. Brent Chappelow Alicia Totten Habitat dinner set for Friday The annual spring edition of Barry County Habits! for Humanity's Swiss steak and chicxen dinner will be dished up from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Proceeds from the event will help Habitat continue its mission of helping low income families have better hous­ ing. Plans are under way to build a home in the Delton-Hickory Comers area this summer. A free-will donation will be ac­ cepted for the meal, which will in­ clude the two meats, mashed potatoes, gravy, a vegetable, salad, beverages and homemade desserts. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to helping people break out of the cycle of poverty. Vol­ unteers work in partnership with low income families to build simple, de­ cent homes that are sold at cost and without interest to the families. Pay­ ments received from Habitat home­ owners are recycled to build more houses. More than 55 Habitat homes are built every day, according to the cur­ rent issue ofHabitat World magazine For more information about Barry’s Habitat affiliate or to be a volunteer, please call 269-948-9939 or speak to a Habitat volunteer at Friday's dinner. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 Andrew Worth Jennifer Shaw Tiffany Howell Erin Fish As usual, those students achieving top academic honors at Hastings High School have a variety of interests and have been involved in various ways in their school and community. Biographical sketches of their high school careers follow. Kerianne Sherwood Sherwood is the daughter of Craig and Becky Sherwood of Hastings. She has a 4.042 grade point average. She has been on the honor roll during all four years of high school. She has been a member of the high school band and color guard through high school, participating in band solo and ensemble competition in 10th grade and serving as color guard sec­ tion leader her senior year. She has been a Key Club member since 10th grade. She has been a member of the Excel Club for the past two years and has served as the club’s secretary She’s been a member of S.A.D.D. for the past two years. She is a member of the National Honor Society. She was Student of the Month in 10th grade and Exchange Club Student of the Month in 12th grade. She played softball in ninth grade. She is a (cachet's aide this year. She has received an academic letter and pin. She was on the Homecoming Court in 12th grade, was a camp counselor for fifth­ graders in 12th grade, attended the Rotary Life Leadership Conference in 11th grade. and attended the Young Peoples Citizen­ ship Conference in 1 ’ th grade. In the community she has been a volun­ teer at the FIA. Tendercare and Noah’s Ark and participated in community service pro­ jects with the Excel and Key clubs in 10th. 11 th and 12th grades. She plans to attend Michigan State Uni­ versity to study education with the goal of becoming an elementary’ school teacher. Teresa Smith Smith is the daughter of Joan and Dan Smith of Hastings. She has a 4.022 grade point average. She is a member of the Ex­ cel Club, was camp counselor for fifth­ graders in 11th grade, has been a member of the Dance Team at Expressions Dance Centre for the past three years, was an as­ sistant dance instructor for two years at Ex­ pressions. and is currently a dance instrut tor there. She has worked at Wendy’s for the past two years and has been a blood donor. She plans to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy to major in engineering. Class Treasurer, participated in the school musical "The King and J." and was a mem­ ber of the Helping Hands Community Serv­ ice Club, the Foreign Language Club, the Kansas City Frcshman/Sophomore District Honors Choir, S.A.D.D.. and the Frcshman/Sophomore Chorale. He received an academic excellence award and was rec­ ognized for perfect attendance. In Hastings, he participated in the school musicals "Once Upon a Mattress.” “The King and I." and “South Pacific." He was in the Southwest Michigan Vocal Festival Honors Choir in 2001 and 2003. He served as Yearbook copy editor in 2002 and Year­ book editor in 2003. He was in Spanish Club in 2002 and 2003. serving on the club’s Executive Board in 2003. He was in the MSVMA Regional Honors Choir in 2002 and 2003. was in the MSVMA State TTBB Honors Choir in 2002. was a mem­ ber of the Varsity Singers in 2001-2003, was in the Concert Choir in 2001-2002. served in the TTBB Choir in 2003. was a member of S.A.D.D. in 2003. was a mem­ ber of Teens Against Tobacco Use in 2003. was a member of the Excel Club in 2003 and the Interact Club in 2003-2003. and is a member of the National Honor Society. He is a member of his church's youth group, is a church choir pianist, and has participated in a First Presbyterian Church of Hastings Summer Youth Mission Trip. He takes piano lessons and is a concert choir accompanist. He is the recipient of the Northwest Mis­ souri State University Presidential Semi-Fi­ nalist scholarship. He plans to attend Northwest Missouri State University Io pursue a major in journalism and minor in Spanish. Alicia Totten Totten is the daughter of Ed and Karen Rugg and Floyd and Sherri Totten of Hast­ ings. She has a 3.98 gpa. She was vice president of the Excel Club in 11th grade and president of the club as a senior. She served as secretary of S.A.D.D. and was a member of the Spanish Club and Interact in 11th and 12lh grade. She is a member of the National Honor Society, has received an academic letter and academic pin. par­ ticipated in Photography Club in 10th grade, was Student of the Month in 10th grade, did science demonstrations for fifth grade camp as a senior, and served as a teacher's aid as a senior. Community activities include being a blood drive volunteer, donating blood, vol­ unteering at Tendercare every Wednesday, teaching Spanish to third-graders, helping to decorate Thornapple Manor for the holi- Brent Chappelow Chappelow is the son of Keith and Karen Chappelow of Hastings. He has a 4.020 grade point average. While attending Fort Osage High School in 2000. he was Student Council Freshman See TOP TEN, continued page 5 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1.2003 Additional NEWS BRIEFS: yytllt 13! Iffliq DKHS spring play will be May 8-10 The Delton Keilogg High School Theater Arts Company will present the romantic comedy “The Man Who Came to Dinner” May 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school audito­ rium. Cost is $4 per person. The play, written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, revolves a character named Sheridan nwsxr?;u wNto'dcj. Whiteside has dinner at the home of mtukiu im Truck show, swap meet is Sunday Miss Michigan, Erin Moss, will be the guest of honor at the third annual Truck Show & Swap Meet at Historic Charlton Park Sunday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. She will award trophies to show winners beginning at 3:30 p.m. Included will be three monster trucks. Li’l Miss Dangerous, along with Avenger and Brutus, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Promoters are Nothin' But Truck and NBT Screen Printing & Embroidery. Trophies for the show will be awarded in 2WD and 4WD model year categories with honors given for best paint and graphics and best of show. Day-ot-show registration is S15 per vehicle for judged trucks. S10 for non­ competing entries. The show truck gate opens at 8 a.m. and registration continues until 12:30. Dash plaques and goody bags will be awarded to the first 200 trucks through the gate. Spectators can enjoy a full day of fun at the show, where over 400 trucks will display. Dozens of vendors in the swap meet offer a selection of new and used parts, accessories, brand name gear and souvenirs. Monster truck rides will be offered throughout the day for $3 per person, with proceeds going to DARE. Charlton Park's Historic Village will be open throughout the day for tours. The Food Court and VFW Snack Bar will be open for lunch and snacks throughout the show. Free horse & wagon transportation will be available from the spectator parking area. For more information call Historic Charlton Park at (269) 945-3773 or www.charitonpark.org. Legislative Coffee slated for May 12 The next program in the Legislative Coffee series will be held at 8 a.m. Monday. May .’2, at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Se­ nator Patty Birkhotz. State Represen­ tative Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congress­ man Vem Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns irmstituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the conclusion of the session to give legis­ lators and their representatives feed­ back about the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to attend. Blood drive set at Delton church A Red Cross blood drive is planned for 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday, May 5, at St. Ambrose Church. 11252 Floria Road. Delton. Local Red Cross officials say con­ sistent blood donations are needed to maintain the supply. Blood collections in the 63-county area served by the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross have averaged about 90 percent of goal in the past month, de­ spite renewed interested in donating because of the Iraqi war. "Thai 10 percent can make a huge difference in ensuring sick and injured people have the blood they need to stay alive.” says Regional CEO Fred Stems." The American Red Cross considers a three-day supply of all blood types to be safe and ample for meeting the needs of hospital patients. The Great Lakes Region supplies about 2.000 blood products daily to 70 hospitals statewide. To meet that demand, the region must collect 700 units of blood from volunteer blood donors every day. Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t g.vcn blood within 56 days of the date of Monday's drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barn Countv unit of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. mends, then slips on the friends' door­ step. He is injured and has to conva­ lesce at the friends' home for six weeks. His stay is punctuated by odd events, such as ex-convicts coming to dinner, strange gifts arriving for Whiteside, such as penguins and an octopus, and a budding romance be­ tween Whiteside's secretary and a young newspaperman. Whiteside at­ tempts to break up the romance, with even more madcap events occurring as a result. Director of the play is Janet Tower, a teacher at Delton Kellogg High School. Alumni banquet tickets on sale Tickets for the 116th annual Hast­ ings High School Alumni banquet are now on sale. Tickets are $10 per person. The banquet will be held in the Hastings High School cafeteria on Saturday af­ ternoon and evening. May 31. Anniversary classes planning reun­ ions will be especially recognized and will hold open houses in separately as­ signed rooms near the cafeteria. Gass receptions begin no later that 4 p.m. and often earlier. Any Hastings High School attendee is invited to partici­ pate in the banquet and circulate be­ tween these specially assigned rooms Punch will be served in the cafeteria at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 530. Tickets can be purchased at Bosley's Pharmacy, 118 S. Jefferson St., Hastings: or from Donna (Bachclder) Kinney. 415 N. Txffee Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. Self-ad­ dressed stamped envelopes will be ap­ preciated. Immediately after the banquet there will be a social hour with music pro­ vided by Dulcimer Friend,. History preservation group’s banquet set The History Preservation Associa­ tion of Barry County fund-raising din­ ner will be held Tuesday evening. May 13, at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Thomas Mudd, great-grandson of Dr. Samuel Mudd, who was convicted in the conspiracy to assassinate PresidentAbraham Lincoln in 1865. will be the guest speaker. "he benefit dinner will raise funds to assist the non-profit organization in its effort to publish a new Barry County history. The Swiso steak and chicken dinner, which is open to the public, will begin with a punch bowl and social time at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at ? p.m., followed by the presentation. Mudd will present a slide-talk pro­ gram, "The Lincoln Assassination and the Ordeal of Dr. Mudd,* which he has City of Hastings budget adjustments show recommended cuts, revenue loss by David T. Young Editor Hastings City Council members were show n a small dose of budgetary pain Mon­ day night when City Manager Jett Mans­ field specifically outlined recommended cuts in revenue and expenses lot fiscal vear 2002-03. This fiscal year doesn’t end until June 30. but because of Michigan’s financial cri­ sis. "adjustments ” arc necessary to make the 2002-03 budget balance. “What we’re doing is reducing general operational expenses in nearly all depart­ ments and delaying projects.” Mansfield said. He reported an estimated decrease of nearly $425,000 in revenue and recom­ mended a total of $426,950 in spending cuts to balance the $3.9 million budget. The City Council voted 8-0. with Councilman Barry Wood absent, to approve the budget adjustment recommendations. Revenue loss was outlined specifically in tax revenue ($273,624). revenue sharing and grants ($34,587) and local streets ($119,790). Expenditure cutback recommendations included general decreases in discretionary spending of $14,770 for general govern­ ment. $5,203 for the industrial incubator. $9,224 for public safety, and $3.617 for public works, nearly $50,000 for commu­ nity services, nearly $160,000 in the major street fund, and about $185,000 in the local street fund. This means that public works projects such as Michigan Avenue bridge repair, some curb and gutter replacement and the Co-Dec Stamping cul-de-sac will have to be delayed. Money was the on ti.c collective minds of the council Monday night, as they voted to convert city accounting procedures to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB-34) requirements, at an estimated cost of $8,000. which will go to auditor Plante & Moran. Plante &. Moran partner Mary J. Schafer and a colleague, both accountants, were on hand at the meeting lo explain the need for conversion for the 2003-04 fiscal year. Schafer’s colleague explained GASB-34 as “Everything you do today, plus one ad­ ditional layer to make you look like the GM (General Motors) of the world.” Schafer said the pressure is on for gov­ ernmental uftitK, to operate under budget and accounting.-prottpures that arc used in theprivate sedof: ; Mayor Frank tjampbell. while agreeing that the conversion must be done. said. “The feds are doing it to create a position for somebody out in Washington... Alma's doing it and they're comfortable with it. but I’m not for it.” Mayor Pro Tern Robert May added. "It’s just another unfunded mandate.” Schafer’s colleague said. “I suppose the question is. do you want to follow the latest and greatest accounting standards?” The council later in the meeting ap­ proved renewal of its onc-year contract with Plante & Moran, which raised the price from $25,900 last year to $26,900 this year. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Agreed to a stay of a local ordinance to allow cancellation of the next City Plan­ ning Commission meeting that was sched­ uled for Monday evening. May 5. Planning Commission Chairman David Jasperse said there was nothing on the agenda and he couldn't see the scr.se in paying three statt members tor showing up at a meeting, only to adjourn. "It s silly to get 12 people in here (al council chambers in City Hall), some of them paid, when there’s nothing that has to be done." Jasperse said. • Approved a request from Sue Arias, a property owner on Star School Road, to have a controlled burn to take grass and hay oft a parcel. Approval is contingent on no objections from the Barry Conservation District, waning until a current ban on burning is lifted and on holding the city harmless on any question of liability. • Once again approved the annual re­ quest trom the Lawrence J. Bauer Ameri­ can Legion Post No 45 to have the Memo­ rial Day parade, lining up at Boltwood and Slate al 9:30 a.m. Monday. May 26. • Scheduled a public hearing for Tues­ day. May 27. on the assessment rolls for a special assessment district for downtown business to help defray costs of mainte­ nance and snow plowing and ridding the town 14 years ago of parking meters. A public hearing Monday night on the neces- sity of establishing the district drew no comment. • Adopted a resolution lo have the mayor and clerk sign an application for a commu­ nity development block grant to help pay for installation of an elevator at the old Walldorf building. 105 E. State St. A pub­ lic hearing on the application received no comment. • After having their required second readings, adopted three proposed local or­ dinances. all of which were recommended earlier by the Planning Commission. One permits driveways on state high­ ways to be a maximum of 40 feet wide. Another deletes a requirement that a Plan­ ning Commissioner also serve on the Zon­ ing Board ol Appeals. The third reduces the minimum qualify ing size of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) trom two acres to one. • Received encouraging news trom L. Jo­ seph Rahn, economic development direc­ tor. who said business appears to Ik on the upsw mg at the industrial incubator. Several businesses arc reporting modest increases in work force and sales. The incubator, which was started in De­ cember 1992. is intended to be a temporary home for start-up businesses to help them grow. Women’s Health Expo set at Pierce Institute by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Pennock Women’s Health Expo will be held Tuesday . May 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute might be just the thing. It is free. too. The Women’s Health Expo is also a way to celebrate Pennock’s 80th anniversary while enjoying an evening of fun and edu­ cation reaching out to women. The evening has been planned for women of all ages. The keynote speaker is physician Laura Doherty who will talk on "Health Maintenance Issues over the Life­ span.” Doherty grew up in Hastings and has come back to the area to practice. She en­ joys helping people live full lives and is very open to questions. There will be free blood pressure and bone density checks, health information especially about diabetes and high blood pressure - and even refreshments provided by Felpausch. Two nurse practitioners in the area of family practice will be on hand to answer questions in that area. All those involved in planning the eve­ ning arc excited about reaching out to women to answer the questions about the health issues women face throughout their lives, from pregnancy , general fitness for a lifetime and menopause and the issue of ag­ ing. Volunteers working at the festival in­ clude members of the Barry County Women’s Festival committee who look for­ ward to repaying Penneck for the support it has given to the Barry County Women’s Festival in the past. Joan Ezinga. who will be providing in­ formation on ways lo reduce stress says. “Please bring a friend, mother, grand­ mother or daughter for an evening of healthy fun." Cheryl Cravcro will be attending the fes­ tival. Her mother. Phyllis Pence, and her daughters Emily, a Thornapplc Kellogg High School senior, and Amy Christiansen and granddaughter Claire Christiansen all have close tics to Pennock. Cheryl says. “Pennock offers quality medical care with a hometown touch. I have always been impressed with the extent of their community services.” Women arc encouraged lo register in ad­ vance for the festival by calling 945k 1749. Space is limited. The Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is lo­ cated nine miles south of Hastings at 701 W. Cloverdale Road. Perfect GIFT FOR GRADS... Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Cail MS-9554 for details. presented with his late father. Dr. Richard Mudd, before many Civil War Roundtable, civic groups and other in­ terested organizations throughout the United States. Cost is $15 per person. Reserva­ tions aie required Nominees sought for ‘Golden Deeds’ The Exchange Cub of Hastings is seeking nominations for the annual Book of Golden Deeds award. This is an exclusive Exchange Qub program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow citizens. The club annually seeks to :ecognize a member of the community for his or her exceptional public-spir­ ited deeds who, because of quiet unas­ suming dedication, may be unrecog­ nized for his or her activities. To nominate someone, pick up an application at the Hastings Public Li­ brary. After filling out the nomination form, return it to the library in person or via mail by May 21. Past award recipients have included Don Reid, Rus Sarver, Patty Engle, David Storms and Ardie Baum. The Book of Golden Deeds winner customarily is the grand marshal of the Summer parade on the last Satur­ day of August. He or she will be an­ nounced this year on Thursday, May 29. at the Mayor Exchange Luncheon at Camp Algonquin. Workers complete details at the new State Street Center in Hastings. Pennock State Street Center tours set A ribbon cutting ceremony and a public­ open house arc set for Wednesday. May 14 at Pennock Health Services' new State Street Center in Hastings. However, the building won’t be open to serve customers until May 19. The ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:15 p.m. is slated to feature remarks by Pen­ nock Board Chairman Bruce Gee and a sa­ lute to Pennock's 80th anniversary. Tours and refreshments will be offered to the public from 4-6 p.m. “The Center will house laboratory and radiology services as well as occupational medicine, patient financial services, includ­ ing insurance, billing and patient accounts and Family Medicine Support Services.” according to State Street Center s Project Manager and Pennock Director of Ancil­ lary Services Matt Thompson. The new facility is expected to free up valuable parking space at Pennock’s Green Street campus and make Pennock services more convenient for patients at both facili­ ties. he said. The State Street project was designed by Bela Design Group and constructed by CD Barnes Construction Co., both of Grand Rapids. Due to the dramatic growth in patients choosing Pennock Health Services, area residents will see continued construction lake place at Pennock Hospital as well as new facilities at additional locations. Currently under construction at Pen­ nock's mam campus is a new Conference Center, a new Central Sterilization facility and a new Endoscopy Suite. In each case, construction decisions will be driven by Pennock's goal of maintaining state-of-the-art facilities and services for our physicians and patients as cost-effec­ tively as possible." Thompson said. Pennock Health Services is the Barry County area’s leading healthcare provider, he said, featuring Pennock HospiUi and a complete range of health services including Pennock Pharmacy, Pennock Health & Wellness Center. Pennock Family Birthing Center, the Pennock Village retirement community and much more. For more information, including a refer­ ral to a Pennock affiliated physician near you. call (269) 945-1 PHY (1749) or visit the Web at w'ww.pennockhcalth.com. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1. 2003 - Page 3 Hastings students active in government conference Thirty Hastings High School students and advisors Mike Engle and Jennie Haire recently spent 3 1/2 days in legislative ses­ sions, committee meetings and other gov­ ernmental related activities at the late spring conference in Lansing for Michigan Youth in Government. The students actually use the House and Senate Chambers in the Capitol Building. A governor is elected, as arc other officials, such as lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, etc. About 800 high school students attended the conference, fepresenting schools from all over Michigan. They were divided into groups. Red House and Senate, Green House and Senate and Blue Legislature. The Blue Legislature this year was made up largely of freshman and sophomores or first year Youth in Government attendees. The Red and Green Legislature consisted of mostly juniors and seniors. Hastings had three committee chairs as well as a representative in the governor's cabinet. Craig Laurie represented Hastings on the cabinet and Randy Haire, Erin Hemerling and Evelyn Rappaport were com­ mittee chairs. Rappaport also acted as chap­ lain. The three represented Hastings on the leadership team, spending an extra day in Lansing attending leadership meetings, clinics and a special Business and Industry Breakfast, meeting with elected officials as well as business and industry representa­ tives. The advisors said the Hastings delega­ tion was very active this year during the spring conference. Hastings tied for first out of 65 schools for the most bills passed, the same number These 30 students had a pizza party with State Rep. Gary Newell at the Holi­ day Inn in Lansing, where they were staying during the late spring conference of the Youth in Government program. as Detroit Rcnnaissancc, which is a magnet school for Detroit. The following students had bills passed: • Randy Haire and Dan Hodges — Dou­ ble frnes for speeding in a school zone. • Betsy Acker — A 10 cent deposit on plastic beverage containers. • Erin Fish — Make it legal for Michigan public school teachers to strike. These bills will now be proposed to the Michigan Legislature with potential to be­ come laws in the State of Michigan. • Craig Laurie received the Best Gover­ nor's Cabinet Member award. • Randy Haire received an honorable mention for best senator. Earning honorable mentions for best senator in the Sophomore Senate were Alli­ son Cooney. Catherine Fish and Katie Law­ rence. Receiving an honorable mention for the best representative in the Frcrhman House and Brian McKcough and Dan Dia­ mond. Included within the Hastings delegation were eight students who participated in the Youth in Government mock judicial pro­ gram. Instead of taking pan in the legisla­ tive portion of the program, they spend their time in Lansing competing in trial competitions with teams from the various schools. Each team consisted of four stu­ dents who took turns portraying the part of The mock trial team, shown with attorney Tom Evans, included Kathlyn Rounds, Hilary Hutchins. Beth Bowers. Steve Peurach. Nate Frame Jeremy Lockwood. Matt Hoffman and Dan Hoffman. attorneys and witnesses. Competition this year was stiff, with one Hastings team plac­ ing third in its division and the other sec­ ond. Advisor Haire and Tom Evans of the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office helped them polish their trial techniques. State Rep. Gary Newell was host for a pizza party for the Hastings delegation at the Lansing Holiday Inn. where the stu­ dents staved for the conference. The students who attended this confer­ ence not only learn about governmental and judicial procedures, but also about other students from various social and ethnic backgrounds. After the work day is com­ pleted. they have the opportunity to social­ ize with the other students attending. “It all makes for a very rewarding time while attending the conference.” Ms. Haire said. Hastings Women’s Club nominee wins state scholarship by Ebine Gilbert Assistant Editor A Hastings wife and mother of two chil­ dren has won the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Michigan Nursing Schol­ arship to help continue her dream of be­ coming an RN. Cheryl Howlett, sponsored for the schol­ arship award by the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club, was thrilled with the news. Likewise, Hastings Women’s Club mem­ bers, including Nan Button, who is the club’s Scholarship Committee chairwoman, were elated because the state organization only grants one nursing scholarship each year. She said Howlett’s $500 scholarship was formally announced al the April GFWC-Michigan state conference. In order to qualify for the scholarship, nominees had to have a 3.0 grade point av­ erage and two references. MI was jumping around the house...I called my mother and said, I won, I won,” Howlett said. "This was a wonderful boost. It helps me get to my eventual goal and helps me stay away from student loans a little bit. I've had to revert to student loans. The Pell grants aren’t as giving anymore because of the state cutting the budget so this has been such a help,” she said. Howlett learned about the scholarship through articles in the Banner/Rcminder. On May 12 she will complete her first year of nursing courses at Kellogg Commu­ nity College and has been inducted into the college’s chapter of Phi Betta Kappa, a na­ tional honor society. Howlett will be working at Pennock Hospital this summer as a nurse extern and will go back to KCC’s main Battle Creek campus in the fall as well as continue working at Pennock. When she finishes nursing school she hopes to work in a medical-surgical depart­ ment for a year and then move into critical care. Howlett attended high school in Florida and earned a General Education Degree in 2000 and then entered college. She and her husband, Larry, have all year old daughter and seven year old son. “I have waited all my life to do this,” Howlett said of pursuing nursing. "It’s a lifelong drcam. Since I was nine I wanted to work in the medical field, and as life would have it, things just piled up. Once my children went to school, I started into Through sponsorship by the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club. Cheryl Howlett (second from left) has won a GFWC-Michigan nursing scholarship. Making the presentation are Mary Pennock (left), president of the local dub; Nan Button, Hast­ ings GFWC Scholarship Committee chairwoman; and Donna Brown, vice presi­ dent of the Hastings dub. college again. I’ve been so fortunate. For the last year. I’ve been off work concentrat­ ing on school. My husband has been work­ ing two jobs lo help support the family so I can do this. After finishing KCC’s two year program. Howlett wants to attend the University of Michigan or Western Michigan University to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing. When she does that, she doesn’t want lo leave Hastings, however. "I’ll probably commute. 1 like Hastings. My kids love Hastings. They love the school district. My husband has a good job here. Hastings works for us!, she said. "I’d like to thank GFWC for sponsoring me. and Nan for all of her hard work,” Howlett said. "She’s an inspiration for all of us.” Club President Mary Pennock added. "We should thank Nan...This is the only (GFWC) scholarship from the stale of Michigan for nursing.” Pennock said. “So, this means a lot to Hastings to have some­ one win it. "We were just thrilled,” said Cub Vice President Donna Brown. Cedar Creek Institute celebrates Earth Day by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Pierce Cedar Creek Institute celebrated Earth Day last Saturday with many "earth friendly” activities. The institute, working with Pennock Hospital in Hastings, participated in a “Trees for Life” program. Each child bom at Pennock since Jan. 1, 2003, is given a certificate for a free containerized oak tree redeemable periodically throughout the year at Cedar Creek. Ten infants collected their trees Saturday. Eligible babies who were unable to attend may collect their tree this fall at a date yet lo be announced. There were lectures at the institute last Saturday about solar heating and using so­ lar power to create electricity. Docents talked about the 17 species of snakes found in Michigan. Visitors were surprised to learn many Michigan snakes bear their young alive. The Eastern Massasauga is the only native venomous snake in Michigan. Children had a chance to explore their artistic talents using materials left over from various manufacturing facilities. They used sticky cutouts and foam rubber shapes to create art. Shark teeth were "planted” in plaster of Paris giving the children a chance to be fos­ sil hunters. They used hammers, chisels and brushes much like a paleontologist to discover the skeletal remains hidden in the rock. And in the spirit of keeping the planet Sydney and Brandon Wiswell use scraps from industrial production to create a little piece of art. I and the Institute clean, volunteers did yard work, repaired fences and cleared trails. Cedar Creek Institute Director Dr. Gary Pierce led a nature hike for those who wanted to extend their Earth Day greetings in person to Mother Earth. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1.2003 Financial FOCUS ‘The system’ believes only in guilt bear editor: This is in response to the letter that appeared in the Banner April 25. "Innocent until proven guilty." by Ray Rohm. I agree with him. That has happened tn our own family. Everyone kept urging us to get our son into ' the system" because of his treatment of us. We finally did w hen he was still a minor and it has been a nightmare since. The present prosecutor was then a lawyer and was our son's court-appointed attorney. He seemed to immediately brand him as a trouble-maker and has manipulated the sys­ tem since to prove it. He reads far more into things than is really there, making our son out to be one of the most notorious crimi­ nals ever. The police harass him constantly. Whenever they sec him out driving, they follow him. looking for excuses to pull him over, then make him get out of the car to search it and him. Whenever he comes to our home, they even wait along the road for him to come back. The latest incident that landed him in jail. at least in part, concerned a domestic vio­ lence charge that he was no more at fault for than me and my brother. What happened made me nervous GREAT GIFT IDEA...for Mother’s Day ...Father’s Day, Graduation, Birthdays, etc. Give them a SUBSCRIPTION to Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Look for creative ways to fund your retirement plans from Our Readers enough, alter an incident the week before, that 1 called my brother. 1 only wanted him here so that I wouldn't be alone. A fight broke out between my son and my brother that I regret ever happened. But the prose­ cutor has exploited it and blown it up all out of proportion to where now my son will probably receive stiff punishment that he docs not deserve. The prosecutor is even trying to keep him from his own daughter, citing her as one of his "victims" which is not true. He adores her and she idolizes her daddy. He is a good father. He docs not deserve all that the prosecu­ tor is throwing at him. He is trying his best. He has a job and a beautiful family and does not deserve to be separated from them. He has a pretty, nice wife and lhe sweetest little daughter. The “system" needs to step back and realize that they do not have the right to railroad people and trump up complaints against people to make them look a lot more guilty then they arc. MJ. Wilkins. Hastings Send a woman to find the weapons To the editor: Have you noticed anything fishy about the inspection teams arriving in Iraq ? They’re all men! How in the name of the United Nations docs anyone expect men lo find Saddam’s Mash? We all know that men have a blind spot when it comes to finding things. For crying out loud — men can't find the dirty clothes hamper. Men can't find the jar of jelly until it falls out of tfc cupboard and splatters on the floor... and these arc the people we have sent into Iraq lo search for hidden weapons of mass destruction? I keep wondering why groups of mothers weren't sent in. Mothers can sniff out se­ crets quicker than a drug dog can find a gram of dope. Mothers can find gin bottles that dads have stashed in the attic beneath the rafters. They can sniff out a diary two rooms and one floor away. They can tell when the lid of a cookie jar has been dis­ turbed and notice when a quarter inch slice has been shaved off a chireolate cake. A mother can smell alcohol on your breath before you get your key in the front door and can smell cigarette smoke from a block away. lining laundry, a mother knows her kids than Sherlock Homes. more ab And if a mother wants an answer lo question. she can read an offender's eyes quicker than a homicide detective. So... Considering the value a mother could bring to an inspection team, why are we sending a bunch of old men who will rely on electronic equipment to scout out hidden threats ? My mother would walk in with a wooden soup spoon in one hand, grab Saddam by the ear. give it a good twist and snap. "Young man. do you have any weapons of mass destruction?" So help him if he tried to lie to her. She'd march Hm down the street lo some secret bunker and shove his nose into a nuclear bomb and say. "Uh. huh. and what do you call this, mister?" Whap! Thump! Whap! Whap! And she would lay some stripes across his bare bot­ tom with that soup spoon, then march him home in front of the whole of Baghdad. He would not only come clean and apologize for lying about it. he would cut every lawn in Baghdad for free for the whole summer. Inspectors my foot... You want the job done ? Call my mother. try D. Boise #118723 Correctional Facility East Lake. Mich. Vbur Legislators: RULES The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous wHI not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. li you've col an IRA or an employer* sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401<k> or 403(b). you've already taken a big step toward achieving the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. But if you're not fully funding these tax-advantaged accounts, you're missing out on a chance to accelerate the progress toward your goals. Just how much money can you put into these plans? For 2003. you can contribute S3 DOO to a Traditional or Roth IRA: if you re 50 or over, you can put in an extra S500. You can also put in up to SI 2.(XX) to your 401 (k) or. if you work for a non-prof­ it organization, to your 403(b). And if you're 50 or over, you can contribute an extra S2D00 to these plans. Of course, for most of us. these are good­ sized sums of money - and it may seem hard to come up with the full amounts. After pay ing your monthly bills, you might not think you can afford to put away more into your retirement accounts. But there may be steps you can take to uncover, or at least redirect, financial resources you can apply to your retirement savings. Here are a few ideas lo consider • Set up a bank authorization - If you have a 40l(k) or 403(b). you arc probably automatically deferring part of your pay­ check into your retirement plan. And you can follow the same basic mechanism to fund your IRA. By setting up a "bank authorization." you can have money moved directly from your checking account to your IRA each month. When you "pay yourself first" through this type of arrange­ ment. you won't have a chance to spend the money on other things. • Pul your raises to work - If you receive an arnua! salary increase, consider raising lhe percentage of your 401(k) or 403(b) contribution. At the very least, increase your contribution enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered. By not putting in enough to gun the match, you arc literally walking away from “free” money. • Consider methods of "freeing up" funds - If you can consolidate your high-rate credit cards into one lower-rate one. you may be able to free up money each month that can then go to your IRA. Also, if you're U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. refinancing jour mongage, you may also come up u ith funds that can then go to your retirement accounts. • Get help from your Uncle Sam Depending on jour income level, you may be able to receive a tax credit for contribut­ ing to your IRA. 401(k) or 403(b). If you're married and file jointly, and your adjusted gross income is $501)00 or less, you may be able to claim a tax credit ranging from 10 percent to 50 percent of jour IRA. 40l(k) or 403(b) contribution. (The maxi­ mum contribution available as a basis for the credit is $21)00). If you qualify, you can claim this credit in addition to any tax deduction you receive from your employersponsored retirement plan or Traditional IRA. To determine your eligibility for this tax credit, consult with your tax adviser. Bj taking these steps, or others you may discover, you can put more money to work lor you in your tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Take action soon - because lhe more time you have to build your savings, lhe better off you can be. —STOCKS— The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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She also volunteered for the Hastings Public Library Summer Reading Program, helped with the Boy Scouts, par­ ticipated in Walk America and Walk for Warmth, and served on the Youth Advisory Council. She has worked at Dairy Queen and the Salvation Army and currently works at Thomapplc Manor. She plans to attend Brandeis University in Waltham. Mass, and major in psychol­ ogy. Her goal is to become a psychologist in Boston. Joel Gibbons Gibbons is the son of Jerry and Twilla Gibbons of Dowling. He has a 3.958 gpa. He has been in the symphonic and march­ ing bands for the past four years, serving as co-leader of a section that received a best percussion award. He’s been in the jazz band for four years, winning first runner-up as best soloist in a CMU jazz festival. He’s also been involved in the high school steel drum band for three years. He’s been in track for four years, receiv­ ing a varsity letter all four years and receiv­ ing the Most Valuable Distance Runner Award. He ran cross country for four years, receiving his varsity letter each year, serv­ ing as team captain as a junior and senior and earning the Most Valuable Player award the last three years. He was a mem­ ber of the Science Olympiad team this year. He’s been a member of his church band the past two years, was a member of the Boy Scouts until his sophomore year, get­ ting. inducted at one point into the Boy Scouts Order of th- Arrow, was a member of DeMolay. a young men’s fraternity, and has been a County Scat employee for the past year and a half. He plans to attend Western Michigan University to become a pilot or aeronauti­ cal engineer, with the long-range goal of flying commercial airliners and flying for the Air National Guard. Jenna Bryans Bryans is the daughter of Bill and Sue Bryans of Hastings. She has a 3.938 gpa. She was a member of the Key Club for three years, serving as its secretary for a year, was a member of the Interact Club for three years, has been a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society for the past two years, was a member of the Pride Club and S.A.D.D., played volleyball for four years, played basketball for four years, played softball for two years, was a Fifth-grade camp counselor for two years, played in the band two years, received an academic letter and pin, and was All County and All-Con­ ference Honorable Mention in volleyball. She helped with homecoming and prom ac­ tivities. Community activities include being a member of her youth group, with whom she participated in a summer mission trip. Summerfest events and fund-raising activi­ ties. She plans to attend Grand Valley State University to major in business and market­ ing with the goal of working in sports man­ agement or physical therapy. Andrew Worth Worth is the son of Dance Shumway and Bryan Worth of Hastings. He has a 3.938 gpa. He is the recipient of academic awards in 2000, 2001 and 2002. He has been on the honor roll receiving high honors from ninth through 12th grade, has been a volunteer at Binder Park Zoo and Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, was a member of 4-H for eight years, and attended the Rotary Life Leader­ ship Conference. He will attend the Lyman Briggs School at Michigan State University next fall. ing First place in Regional Database and second place in Advanced Word Processing in 2001 and first place in Regional Inte­ grated Office Applications and second place in Database in 2003. She was a mem­ ber of the Excel, French. Interact and Sci­ ence clubs in 2001-2002. She participated in the Science Olympiad in 2002-2003. She played freshman and JV basketball, JV ten­ nis and varsity soccer. She was a member of the GRASA and CATS soccer clubs. Her Socccrbuzz tour­ nament team won a state championship in 2002-2003. making it eligible for national competition in June. The team also won a Turkey Tournament in Holland. She plans to attend Michigan State Uni­ versity to study math education. Tiffany Howell Howell is the daughter of Matt and Linda Howell of Hastings. She has a 3.891 gpa. She played basketball for four years, serv­ ing as captain of the team her sophomore and senior years, played volleyball for four years, serving as captain her sophomore year, and played softball for four years. Her softball team won the All OK-Gold Confer­ ence in 2002. She was on the Yearbook staff for three years, serving two years as editor, was a member of the Key Club and Interact for three years, has been a member of the National Honor Society for the past two years, was in the marching band her freshman year, was a Fifth-grade camp counselor her junior year, was on the Sci­ ence Show Team her sophomore year and was Student of the Month in 2003. Community activities include a mission trip with her church to Mexico when she was a sophomore, summer youth mission trips to the Upper Peninsula for three years, and participation in her church’s drama team in her sophomore year. She has not decided where she will at­ tend college but plans to play collegiate softball. Her long-range goal is lo become a book editor in a publishing company. Erin Fish Fish is the daughter of Marceline and Steve Fish of Hastings. She has a 3 891 gpa. She played JV soccer in ninth grade, serving as co-captain and receiving the Most Valuable Player Award. She played varsity soccer in 10th, Uth and 12th grades, receiving the Best Defensive Player award in 11th grade and making First Team All-County. She served as co-captain of her freshman basketball team in ninth grade, played freshman volleyball, played in the marching and symphonic bands from ninth through 12th grades, serving as a co-section leader in 11th and 12th grades, and played in the Night Jazz Band from 10th through 12th grades, acting as first chair saxophon­ ist. She was a member of the Business Pro­ fessionals of America in Uth grade; her Parliamentary Procedures team placed sec­ ond in the regional* in 11th grade. First in the regional* and sixth in the state confer­ ence in 12th grade, and seventh in Business Spelling in the regionals. She has been a member of Youth in Government and the Spanish Club for the past two years, was president of the French Club in 11th grade, has been in the Student Council since ninth grade, serving as class president in 10th grade and as Executive Board President in 12th grade, has been a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society for the past two years, was an elementary aid in 12th grade, was a scholar athlete this year, participated in the school plays “Our Town,” “The Boarding­ house," and “Charley’s Aunt,” and partici­ pated in the school musicals “The King and 1 and “South Pacific." She was Homecoming Queen, has re- cont. from page 1 ccived both an academic letter and aca­ demic pin. was Exchange Club Student of the Month in December 2002. was a fifth grade camp counselor in 11th grade, par­ ticipated in the Rotary Leadership Camp in 12th grade, was Student of the Month in 10th grade, received the Jason Laux Memo­ rial Scholarship to attend Aquinas Jazz Camp in the summer of 2002. and played in the TVSC and SVSA soccer clubs from seventh through 12th grades. Community activities include donating blood to the American Red Cross, helping with the Adopt a Family Christmas basket program through Love Inc. in ninth through 12th grades, participating in the Caroling for Cans food drive through the Student Council from 9lh through 12th grade, and providing Spanish tutoring in local elemen­ tary schools. She has been employed at Fall Creek Restaurant as a waitress since October 2001. She has been accepted into the Academic Scholars program in the James Madison College at Michigan State University. She plans to major in international relations and minor in Spanish. She hopes to do graduate work at New York University or the Uni­ versity of Notre Dame, and then seek em­ ployment in government or business, with the long-range goal of working at a U.S. embassy in Spain or France and traveling around the world. Hastings bus driver retires The Hastings School Board honored Hastings bus driver Jack Phillips for nine years of service at its meeting Apnl 21. Phillips is retiring at the end of the school year. He began working as a substitute bus driver for the Hastings Area School System in September. 1994. In October 1994. he accepter* a route and became a full-time bus driver for the school system. He continued to drive the same route and shuttle to Central Elementary School during his entire career as a bus driver He has also taken students on many field trips and substituted as a kindergarten driver when needed. According to a written statement read at the board meeting, 'during Jack s tenure as a bus driver, he was always concerned for the safety of the students and adults riding his bus. This has been demonstrated by his excellent driving record and the co­ operation he has received from the stu­ dents on his bus run and their parents.' Philips works part-time in construction as well as maintaining a small business of his own. He is also the locally wellknown "Lammo the Clown.' Sell items you no spring ^ragcwde^aii BANNER on Thursday! Get MAX Results! Jennifer Shaw Shaw is the daughter of Lewis and Anita Shaw of Hastings. She has a 3.918 gpa. She has been a member of the Business Profes­ sionals of America for four years, achiev­ LA-Z-BOY • B0WABB MILLEB • COCHBARK • CRAFTMASTER LAK • VAU8RAH-BASSETT • ARB MART, MART MBRR! Hastings, Michigan It's iviH'th the i/ni’c fiviii iiiiira hcit ' 570 Tanner Lake Rd. the tto-taarrang agent Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-5105 Permit s F03 f loma. Michigan 334 W. Main St. Ionia, Ml 4®846 (616)527 4250 HOURS: MOM-FRI: 10AM-7PM • Stt:1IUHFM'SUfcK0ll-5NI B All Fulierh Furniture btrMkigt kt Hastings »nd Ionia are »v»iUbl« for uh, to rent, or to lette to own. CM k>« st (616) 527-4250 g All insrnlnrit** mti'l be liquidated. So sales to wholesale dealers. Cash, check, credit card, or extended financing for qualified customers Price* below manufacturers minimum pricing standard will not be published �Pago 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1. 2003 William G. Bradford SUN CITY. ARIZONA - William G. Bradford, age 96. of Sun City. Arizona and formerly of Hastings, died Monday. April 21.2003 at Boswell Hospital in Sun City. Mr. Bradford was bom on April 6. 1907 in Kalamazoo. Mich., the son of Russell and Ethel (Teller) Bradford. He was raised in Martinsburg. West Virginia and attended schools there. He went on to attend Western Michigan University. He was married to Mary Henshaw of Kalamazoo on May 14. 1927 and she died May 24. 1975. He then married Nellie Ridlc on Nov. I. 1975 and she died March II. 1988. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company from 1940 until he retired as company treasurer in 1972. Previous employment included the Kalamazoo Stove Co. from 1925-1940. He was a member of the First Presby terian Church in Hastings for many years, serving as a ruling Elder for three j cars. Board of Trustees for three years, member of First Baptist Church in Sun City; member of Hastings Kiwanis Club since 1946; Life Member of Hastings F&AM; member Saladin Shrine in Grand Rapids; long time member of Hastings Y.M.C.A. Board. Mr. Bradford is survived by his daughter. Bcterly (Warren) Rocger of Sun City. Arizona; sons. Robert (Jean) Bradford of Grandville and Doug (Peg) Bradford of Middleville; six step-children; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and step grandchildren and step-great grandchil­ dren; and sister. Ruth MacGregor of Prince Edward Isle. Canada. Preceding him in death were his brothers. Leonard and Robert Bradford; and sisters. Helen Norwell and Mary Churchill. Senices were held Saturday. April 26. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Y.M.C.A. or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Worship Together... ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights - Praise Ser­ vices 7:30 pm. For more informa­ PLEASASTVIEW 2601 FAMILY CHUHCH Lacey Road. Dowlmg. MI 49050. Pastor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 fl un4 Sunday Evening Service 6fl0 pro.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pro. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and IlflO am. Sunday School fa all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. HASTINGS FRE­ NI ETH ODIST CHURCH tion call the church office. Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pjnM Sunday Masses 8 30 am. and IlflO am.; Confession Saturday 3:30­ M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard 4:15 pm. 945-4995. Church Wdniie: www. Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ hopeumcom Office hours: Wednesday A Thursday 9 am. to 12 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 pm. Youth 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayion Gamson, Pastor. Sunday School 9J0 am.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6fl0 pm. Wednes­ day. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Gr. K- am. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service.6fl0 pm. Wednes­ day activities 7.00 pm. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grate). Kids Club 8). (Serving evening meal lo Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 pm.) Wednes­ day. 7 pm.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). or Junior Bible quz (ages 8-12); Youth M.wtries o< Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13- m Adult B.bk Study - SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Servu^s - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. IlflO am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6fl0 pm. For mote informatioo call 795-2370 Eev. David T. 90­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mi I IflO un; Sunday School. 10 am. Common Prayer used for all ser­ for ail ages. vicer. Affiliated with lhe Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada GRACE BRETHREN Synod). BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pasta. Phone 945-9121 Sunday School fa all ages al 9:30 am. and worship service at 10:30 am. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes fa adults and our “Kid's Time” is a great time of cel­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru Sth grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. Stale Rd (Across from Tom's Market) We look forward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor Thursday. May I 11:30-LOG pm Prayer Vigil; 3:20 pm. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pm. Grace Notes; 700 pm. Crossways. Fri­ day. May 2 - 5:30 pm. Wedding re­ hearsaL 700 pro Social Activities Wine A Cheese Party. Saturday. M<» 3 - 1ft® im. CaMivn 4; IlflO am. Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 4:00 pm. Wedding. High School Youth Group Activity; 8fl0 pm. Narcotics Anonymous. Sun­ day. May 4 - IflO A 10.45 am. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Worship. 9:30 am Sunday School. 600-800 pm. High School Youth THE BIBLE " MJU Powell Rd . Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pvstor Group. Monday. May 5 - 7:00 pm. Brothen of Grace. Tuesday. May 6 7.00 pm. Overeaten Anonymous. (One mile east of Hastings at corner Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Mmbtnes; of MiU St.) AffUsaud wi* Cowrvanve Grace Brethren Churches. In­ Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday am.. Morning Worship Service; lOflO am. Wbrdwatchen; 700 pm. Sarah Cir­ 6:00 pm.. Evening Service; 7:00 cle; 7:00 pm. Worship; 8.00 pm. School Classes 9:45 aai, SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7J0 pm. All ages al­ pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Farr ily Night 6:30 pm.. Awana, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer red Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. The Way. ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Wednesday, May 7 - Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Director of Chnsiian Educatim. Norm Bouma. Musk Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St ). Church Office. School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 8:15 am. - Sunday School. 9:30 852-9228 Monung Celebration 10 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry, youth group, adult small group minitfry. leadership training. am. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Con­ temporary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10.30 am. - Re­ freshments; IlflO am. Traditional (616) Musk Sunday WonScp - 8 am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. IlflO am Morning Worship Service; 6fl0 pm. t*ening Service; Wednesday: 7fl0pjt.. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filied church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 wuth of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mkh. 49073. Sun. Prase A Worship 10.30 am.. 600 pm4 Wed. 6:30 pm. Jews Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rote MacDonald. An oasts of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." Fa utfonnatton call i-616-731-5194 a 1-517452-1106. Service. Sunday School. 5:30 pm. - Middle High and Senia High Youth Groups; 6:00 pm. - Disciple Bible Study II. Nuncry is provided during both worship services. Junior church is fa ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 600 pm. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 700 pm. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8:00 pm. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday nights - 7fl0 pm. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Friday. April 18 - 7.00 pm. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC WOODGROVE BRETHREN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgee. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am4 Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 im; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 p roq Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 pm. If interested CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible a. d elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am. CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mkh. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E Lumm, Interim Pastor. Sunday Ser­ in a free Home Bible Study. please call for mote details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worship 1100 am.; Evening Service at 6 00 pro.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 pm. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH vices - 900 am. Traditional Waship; 10:10 am. Church School for BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST all ages; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship; 11:50 am. Children's 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Worship. The 9:00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220 The Please join us Sunday: Bible Class vicci. Children's Worship is avail­ 1000 am. Worship IlflO am.. 6.00 pm. Wednesday: Bible Class able during both services. SPECIAL 7fl0 pm.. Classes for all ages. Women's Club Senior Tea. Satur­ 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both ter­ EVENTS - Friday. May 2 - Hastmp day. May 3 - Senia High Youth to ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Battle Creek Yankee's Ball Game am.-11 axu P.O. Boa 63. Hastings. Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at Sunday. May 4 - Teacher Apprecia­ tion. Sunady. May 5 - 6.00 pm. Daughter Banquet. Middle High Ml 19058 9:30 am. Youth to YMCA Camp M-79 Wist. Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 This information on uvrship senices is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member EDJ.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; infant son, James; sisters, Arloa Trainor and Letha Flory. Services were held Tuesday, April 29. 2003 at Hastings First Baptist Church. Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiated. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor Activities Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574). Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pasta. Lisa Stevens. Meeting at Maple Valley High Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. CARLTON CENTER - Virginia Mae Utter, age 93. of Carlton Center, died Saturday. April 26. 2003 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Utter was bom on June 2. 1909 in Hastings. Mich., the daughter of Jacob and Edna (Nelson) Edger. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She was married to Ted Garantgiotis in 1929 with that marriage ending in divorce. She was married to Gordon Utter in Sept. 1939 and he died June 18.1972. Mrs. Utter was employed as a dietitian at Provincial House for a few years and 17 years al Pennock Hospital. She was well known for her custom sewing and worked at the former “Larsen’s Lry Good Store” in Hastings for several years. She attended First Baptist Church. 50 year life member of Barry County Extension, a former long-time 4-H leader teaching sewing and knitting; 20 year mem­ ber of the former Carlton Grange, a gifted oil painter and a member of the original Hastings Art Guild for a number of years. Mrs. Utter is survived by her daughters. Mary (Ron) Hesterly of Hastings. Norma (James) Shank of Nashville and Carol (Stephen) Potter of Freeport; son, David (Virginia) Utter of Rapid City, South Dakota; step-son, Lawrence (Vicki) Utter of Hastings; 15 grandchildren; 30 great ) grandchildren; Kkartat great grandchildrerc one srep-grwiMwr and two step-great Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan NASHVILLE - Dale F. Hester, of Nashville, passed away April 28, 2003 at the age of 65 in Ann Arbor. He was bom to Frank and Ella Hester in Ann Arbor on June 30,1937. Dale wa< married lo Shelba Gallup on March 3, 1956. and she proceeded him in death in March of 1995. He had many jobs and was a “jack of all trades". Dale was a past member of the Moose and was in the Air National Guard from 1955 to 1958. Dale is survived by his children. Sue (Mike) Waters of Hastings, Bryan (Juanita) Hester of Hastings and Brenda (Chuck) Hoffman of Nashville, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also sur­ vived by his brothers. Robin (Marie) Hester of Washington. Mich, and Donnie (Joyce) Hester of Vicksburg. Mich., and his wife’s sister. Wanda Jones of Hastings. Also preceding him in death were his brother. Bruce Hester and parents. Frank and Ella Hester. No services will be held per his wishes, but a memorial luncheon will be held at the Moose Lodge in Hastings on Friday. May 2nd at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the family to help cover cost of his passing. Kathleen Ann King DELTON - Kathleen Ann King, age 56. of Delton, passed away April 28.2003. Kathy was bom on Feb. 18. 1947 in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Wayne and Beverly (Emboden) Patterson. Kathy was a secretary at a long term care facility for many years. She loved crochet­ ing. fishing, camping and computers. She especially loved her granddaughter Katie and her family. Kathy attended the House of Faith Church. She is survived by her husband. David King, whom she married on Aug. 18.1995; her mother. Beverly Batchelor of Delton; her daughter. Sherry (Carl) Archer of Plainwell; brothers, Wayne (Jenny) Patterson of Ohio. Tim Patterson of Berrien Springs, and Wayne (Deana) Patterson of Galesburg; sitters, Debbie Goderre of Martin. Bonnie (Jon) Kusmider of Wisconsin, Diane (Dennis) Buchan of Stevensville and Roberta (Carl) Morrison of Georgia; her granddaughter, Katie and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, a sister Jackie and a brother Duane. The funeral service was conducted on Wednesday. April 30,2003 at the WilliamsGores Funeral Horne. Delton. Pastor Starley Baker officiated. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. . 4. .Memorial contributions to> St ^Jude’s Children Hospital will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Violet Shirley Inman DOWLING - Violet Shirley Inman, age 71, of Dowling, died Saturday. April 26. 2003 at Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo. Mrs. Inman was bom on Sept. II, 1931 in Tennessee, the daughter of Buri and Edna Ramsey. She was raised in the Battle Creek area and attended Battle Creek schools, graduat­ ing in 1948 from Battle Creek Central High School. She was married to Chuck Ginrich with the marriage ending in divorce. She was married to Raymond L. Inman on July I, 1957. Among her employment was a drug store in Battle Creek and the Brenner Meat Market in Battle Creek. Mrs. Inman is survived by her husband. Raymond; sons, Chris (Brenda) Inman of Germfask. Mich., Cecil (Sally) Payne of Richland, Phillip Inman of Delton and Raymond (Mary) Inman Jr. of Dowling; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchil­ dren. Preceding her in death were her parcnLs and a brother, James Ramsey. Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at lhe Dowling Cemetery. Mr. John Hoyt officiated. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Jerry Johnson. age 85, of Hastings, died Monday. April 28. 2003 al Pennock Hospital. Mr. Johnson was bom on Jan. 25.1918 in Delton, the son of John and Erma (Pratt) Johnson. He was raised in the Delton area and attended schools there. Jerry spent eight years in the United States Navy, serving in lhe North African campaigns. He was awarded the American Defense Ribbon. American Area Ribbon. European African Ribbon. Victory Ribbon. Good Conduct Ribbon, lhe Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism earned for firefighting and rescue. He served aboard ihe SS Lyminga at Salerno Bay during the amphibious invasion of Sicily on Sept. 12. 1943. He was honorably discharged as Chief Petty Officer in 1947. He returned to Hastings after his discharge where he began his building career as a remodeler. He later became a general contractor and developed the Park View Motel and the Mary Luu Drive subdivision north of Hastings and many other projects. He retired in 1983. Jerry was an avid golfer, having taken up the game at age 65. He scored two “aces” while playing the game he thoroughly enjoyed with family and friends. ^^^hoft MuJeftOn. Loretta SattCTield of Hastings. Cathy Warner of Alaska. Mich., and Jackie Werner, of Kalamazoo; nephews, Darrell Jones of Hastings. Gary Cuyler of Hastings and Cary Cuyter of Lake Odessa; and sister-in-law, Donna Johnson of Hastings. Preceding him in death were his parents; sister. Mildred Jones; and brother. John Johnson. Services were held Wednesday. April 30, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Gerald E. Vander Veide FLORIDA - Gerald E Vander Velde passed away March 20. 2003 in Florida. In memory of Jerry, there will he a visita­ tion for family and friends Friday. May 2, 2003 from 6-9 p.m. al the MatthysscKuipcr-DcGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E. Main SL The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made lo l*cacc Reformed Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by MatthysscKuipcr-DcGraaf Funeral Home. C aledonia. More Obituaries on Page 15 Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owncr/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway jCQx Hastings, MI 49058 �The Banner - Thursday. May 1. 2003 - Page 7 Meeting set to finalize grad party for HHS Storm-Lawson exchange vows Guernsey-Storm united in marriage Stacia Diane Guernsey and Luke Michael Storm were married on Aug. 17,2003, dur­ ing a beautiful candlelight ceremony at Cedar Creek Bible Church. Parents of the bride and groom are Tyler and Beverly Guernsey and Bill and Marilyn Storm of Hastings. Maid of honor was Lisa Guernsey, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Angie Wincbrcnncr, Jessica Storm, Amy Staton, and Kimberly Haight. Hower girl was Emma Storm. Best man was Joshua Storm, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Tyler Guern­ sey, Matthew Lawson, Jacob Staton, and BJ. Vanaman. Ringbearer was Timothy Guernsey. Luke and Stacia honeymooned in Branson, Missouri and now reside at their new home in Dowling, Ml. Aspinall-Pettengill speak wedding vows Angie Aspinall and Cory Pettcngill were united in marriage on March I, 2003, at Grace Wesleyan Church. The reception was held at Algonquin Lake Lodge. Angie is the daughter of Don and Linda Aspinall. Cory is the son of Tim and Deb Pettcngill and Steve and Laurie Quada. all of Hastings. Cory is now serving in the United States Marine Corp, stationed in Japan. Jessica Anne Storm and Matthew Pearce Lawson were united in marriage during a romantic cow boy w edding on the afternoon of Oct. 12. 2002 at Calvary Baptist Church. Parents of the bride and groom are Bill and Maniy n Storm of Hastings and Len and Marlene Law son of Battle Creek. Maid of honor was Kelli Hohr. friend of lhe bride. Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Law son. Stacia Storm. Sarah Stampfler. Maria Stampfler. and Nichole Norton. Junior bridesmaid was Sarah Lawson and flower girl was Cy nthia Jasper. Best man was Malt Pbrter. friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Jake Ritter. LukeStorm. Mike Me A Ivey. Luke Perrine, and Joshua Storm. Junior groomsman was Zachary Nixon and ringbearer was David Storm. The couple honeymooned in beautiful northern Michigan and now reside in Battle Creek. Decker-DeVries to be wed july 9 Vows of marriage will be spoken on July 9.2003, by Susan Kay Decker and Douglas Craig DeVries, both of Grand Rapids. Their parents are Wayne and Shirley Decker of Hastings and Leatrice Kort of Grand Rapids. Sue is a graduate of Hastings High School class of 1979 and is employed at Metropolitan Hospital. Doug is a 1971 graduate of Union High School and is employ ed at Lear. BOY, Aspen Allen, bom at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus, in Grand Rapids on April 5, 2003 at 6:31 pjn. to Terry and Denise Neymeiyer of Hastings. Proud grandparents are Esther Neymeiyer ot Hastings. Edward and Judy Neymeiyer of Hopkins, and Gerald and Betty McCole of Channing. BOY, Mason Lee, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 17. 2003 at 9:04 pjn. to Whit­ ney Garrison and Richard Chaffee of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL.Tandra Lynn, bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on April 9,2003 at 7:23 ajn. to Darren and Brook McKinstry of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Cora Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 31.2003 at 5:54 pjn. to Shan­ non (McArthur) and Keith Wilcox of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inch­ es long. hospital on April 18, 2003 at 2:06 pjn. to GIRL, Ticmhey Reeghyn Dolce, bom at Nicole-Hall of Plainwell. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long Pennock Hospital on March 31. 2003 at 7:41 pjn. to Travis and Holly Tumcs of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 22 inches long. Hospital on April 15,2003 at 6:43 to Kisha Freeman and Mark Wallace of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 22 inches long. BOY, Ethan James, bom at Pennock Hospi­ Nicholson-Brinks to be wed Saturday The families of Lisa Brinks and Jason Nicholson are pleased lo announce the mar­ riage of their daughter and son. Lisa Brinks and Jason Nicholson will be joined in marriage on May 3. 2003. Gregory-Johnson plan Aug. 2 wedding Earl and Sharon Gregory are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sarrah Elizabeth to Joseph Robert Johnson, son of Robert Johnson and James and Brenda Curtis. Joe is a 2000 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg, and is currently employed at Classic Chevrolet as a delivery driver. Sarrah is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School, and is employed at MainStreet Savings Bank as a branch manager. An Aug. 2, 2003 wedding is currently being planned. Snore-Madden plan to wed May 10 Chelsea and Chase Snore along with Shane and Brody Madden are pleased to announce the engagement of their parents. Charlene Snore and Robert Madden. Charlene is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed with Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Robert is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and is self employed. The family's will become one on May 10 and will reside in Hastings. HOME PHONE SERVICE $39 AUTHORIZED AGENTS Hastings Second Hand Corners 102 W. State St. 269-945-5005 Budget Phone INC BOY, Nathan Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on April llth at 8:43 ajn. to Valerie and Bob Flikkcma of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Alyssa Nicole, bom at Pennock BOY, Brandon Michael, bom at Pennock Gay land Glenn Adkins, Hastings and Diane Marie Reeves, Hastings. Mark Lee Larsen, Hastings and Kelli Jae Tebo, Hastings. Chad William Shook, Hastings and Cheryl Ann Barnum, Hastings. Richard M. Helms, Saranac and Beverly LeAnne Frey. Hastings. Casey I ee Holroyd, Hickory Con<r.i and Jaclyn Renee Keeler. Hickory Comers. Parents of Hastings High School Senior Party are asking all chairpersons and inter­ ested parties lo meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday. May 5 at the Hastings High choir room. "This meeting is necessary to assure all tasks and projects arc on schedule and to clarify any last minute details." said a spokesperson. Parents are asked to look for a newsletter to be mailed to senior students' homes indi­ cating information regarding the all night class party to be held following commence­ ment on Friday. May 23. The newsletter will reach homes around May 14. Order information regarding the class video will be included in the newsletter as well as a listing of items allowed to be transported to the party and where busses will be parked. Tickets for the party are still available al the high school office and for a final time will be sold at the Honors Assembly Thurs­ day evening. May 22. A signed permission slip must also accompany the ticket pur­ chase release forms and will be available at the purchase table. tal on April 15.2003 at 4:13 ajn. to Aman­ da Kennedy and Joshua Malik of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 16z. and 19 inches long. ‘Gram’ Sherman is 80 on May 4 Doreen was bom on May 4, 1923 to Mennetta Miller at Pennock Hospital. We would like to mark this special milestone with an informal dessert reception on Sunday. May 4.2003 from 2-5 p.m. al 1021 S. Jefferson Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Please stop by and say hello, everyone is welcome! If you are unable to attend but would like to send a card, please send it lo: Doreen Sherman. 239 W. Casgrovc Street. Nashville. M1 49073. Doreen is the mother and grandma of: Pam and Jerry Patten. Linda and George James. Darla and Tom Cady, Kori and Marc Zimmerman, Linsey Moore and Toni, Casey and Robbie Cady. Hastings seniors still collecting pop cans Hastings High School’s senior parents and students would still appreciate pop can donations and any can/bortlc slip people would like to donate. A donation box is available on the serv­ ice counter at Felpausch or personal can pick up may be arranged by calling Tom and Vickie Butler at 945-3259. “This committee is very appreciative of the community support of this project and lhe senior party?' a spokesperson said. BOY, Zachariah Gene, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 16, 2003 at 3:31 pjn. to April Krebs of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Jaelynne Ryan, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 16.2003 at 12:40 ajn. to Ryan and Melissa Lowell of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Joseph Allen, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 28. 2003 at 6:47 pjn. to Sarah Kreger and Kenneth Selby of Dorr. Weighing 8 lbs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Enoch Gabriel, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 28,2003 at 2.-O4 pin. to Ray and Jeanette Gibbs of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 1/4 inches long. GIRL, Maya Luna, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 29, 2003 at 6:16 ajn. to Julia and Jeff Kirkwood of Delton. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Skylar Ray, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 26,2003 at 2.02 ajn. to Can­ dy Sarver of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Nicholas Scott, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 18, 2003 at 6:57 ajn. to Jennifer and Christopher Stafford of Hast­ ings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Kimoni Marquis, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 25,2003 at 5:34 ajn. to Amber Snyder and Jason Paige of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jay co Douglas, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 16. 2003 at 12:47 pjn. to Mandy and Kevin Hansen of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Ann Marie Hospital on March Tom and Tanja Weighing 6 lbs. 7 long. Elsie, bom at Pennock 31,2003 at 7.47 p.m. to Greenfield of Lowell. ozs. and 20 1/2 inches GIRL, Olivia Grace, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 13.2003 at 11:47 ajn. to Britt and Joel Reeder of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Shawna Lee, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 4, 2003 at 10:35 ajn. to Glenn and Julie Stonebumcr of Plainwell. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Kai Weston, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 14, 2003 at 10:39 a.m. to Megan Root of Battle Creek. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Caleb Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on April 13, 2003 at 11 pjn. to Lee and Alisha Korringa of Wayland. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 3/4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Aleah Eve, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 9, 2003 at 12:47 a.m. to David and Amber (Scott) Ritzema of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Daisy Mae, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 4,2003 at 12:10 pjn. to Donald and Dawn Kerby of Hastings. Weiging 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Zackary Thomas, bom at Borgcss Hospital April 2 . 2003 to Man and Amy Standish of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 211/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are John and Kathy Mugridge of Middleville, Marjorie Stand­ ing and lhe late Arthur Standish of Way­ land. Advertbemrat $4.95/mo Internet? Prescription Convenience... By David Stowers There is a great company in the area called Nctpenny.net. Netpenny.net offers fast, reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Interent access to our commu­ nity for only S4.95 a month, they have no contracts, no set up fees and they don't even require a credit card - With the cost of Internet for most famihr> in our area running in excess of $19.95 or more per month, it's refreshing to know that we have a highquality/low-cos' alternative For more info go »o www.netpenny.net or call them toll free ( ) 248-7239. Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician's Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES 269-948-3136 WUtUt,' 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings �Page P - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1.2003 JlaJze, Q&eUa, Cassidy Haase helps tell the story of “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle. — Kindergartners perform puppet theater Dreke Lutterbeck is pictured with one of the puppets used for his group's presentation of "If You Give A Pig a Pancake* by Laura Numeroff and Fe­ licia Bond. Kindergartners in Becky Boze's class at Delton Kellogg Elementary School showed off their storytelling skills dur­ ing puppet theatar presentations Mon­ day afternoon. The students' grandpar­ ents were invited to attend the after­ noon show, which included soft drinks and cookies after the presentation. Boze said the students practiced for a week to hone their verbal and language arts skills for the theater. The presenta­ tion hellped inc'ease family commmunitcation, she said. Materials for the puppet theater were provided via a Cal­ houn Intermediate School District mini­ grant. Pictured during their group's presentation of the book Tf you Give a Moose a Muffin* by Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond are Skylar Raymond (left) and Sierra Crumbaugh. First Congregational Church will he host for the West Michigan Association of Con­ gregational Churches Saturday. May 3. with registration at 9 a.m. and the session at 10. followed by a noon luncheon. The af­ ternoon session will convene at 1 p.m. The semi-annual rummage sale at Cen­ tral United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall will start at 9 a.m. Friday. May 2. and run until 5 p.m. Saturday. May 3. is "Bag Day." when customers may fill a grocery bag for S4 until 11 a.m. They promise the same low prices as in past years. The Lake Odessa Community Library Friday will welcome Pam Swiler. who will be on hand the assist anybody w ho wishes to learn how to use the Family Tree Maker software on the library computers. This will be in the afternoon only. The VFW Post will hold a chicken bar­ becue Saturday. May 3. at the post home, starting at 5:30. Takc-out meals also arc available. The annual CROP Walk is being planned for Sunday. May 4. rain or shine. Most churches in the area are recruiting walkers and sponsors. Funds from this walk will go to relieve world hunger through direct gifts of food, seeds for planting, simple tools used in Third World countries, water wells and small animals. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds arc returned to this commu­ nity. This provides much of the funding for the Lakewood Community Council to use for boxes of food at Christmas time and for fire relief, the food bank and other services that operate around the calendar. Registra­ tion will start at 1:30 p.m. and the walk starts at 2. There are water stations for cool drinks along the way and ret’ stops, as well as a food snack at the close, along with awards. If you would like to contribute to this effort, call any church In the commu­ nity of Sunfield. Woodland. Clarksville or Lake Odessa. Central UMC is host this year with the registration and the final tal­ lying point. Dogs are welcome, and so are children In strollers or wagons. "Bingo" from St. Edward's has made the walk many times. He has sometimes had more spon­ sors than has Fr. Tom Boufford. Lakewood band students will have their spring concert Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. in the high school gym. Director David Macqueen has been back to school to visit since his auto accident during spring break, w hich has left him with his arm in a sling. There will be a track meet at Lakewood High School al 4:30 p.m. Thursday. May 8. The Rev. John Metcalf of Eaton Rapids will be the guest minister at First Congre­ gational Church at the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday. May 4. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. May 8. at Lake Manor. There will be election of three directors and dues will be set for the com­ ing year, which will be the local organiza­ tion's 36th. The featured speaker of the evening will be Larry Wagenaar. executive director of the Historical Society of Michi­ gan. He plans to visit the Depot/Museum before lhe meeting. He will be bringing his story of the scope of the allied historical so­ cieties in the entire state. The HSM spon­ sors an annual meeting with visits lo nearby historical sites, scholarly presentations and more. The HSM has a quarterly newsletter and a semi-annual publication of a book. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. May 10. at Lake Manor. The speaker will be Roland Winter, a historian with the Michigan Grange organization. He will be speaking on the history of the Grange in Ionia Emmalea Wooden performs her part of the presentation of the book "Polar Bear. Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?* by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carte. Mentor Ward VanLaanen enjoys his time twice weekly with his charges at West Elementary. THE COUNTY OF BARRY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ...for the property commonly known as the Commission on Aging Building located at 120 North Michigan, Hastings, Ml and lhe property commonly known as the Health Department Building located at 110 West Center Street, Hastings, Ml. Bids must be received in the Barry County Administrator's Office, 220 W. State St, Hastings, on or before June 5. 2003 at 2:00 p.m. To obtain a copy of the Invitation to Bid. containing bid specifications, call the Barry County Administrator's Office at (269) 945-1284._________ MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, FSB MOTICE OF AMU AL MEETING The annual meeting of members of MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK. FSB. will be held at the bank's offices at 629 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Tuesday. May 13, 2003. Polls will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect three directors, and lo trans­ act any other business that may come before the meeting. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMFONG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the condttfons of a real estate mortgage made by Kevin S. Phenix and Tracy L Phenix, husband and wife, of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Mehigan 49058, and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern, S.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507, dated January 15.1998. and recorded on Apnl 13. 1998, Docket No. 1010331 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real eiutc ad«enhn>| ia Nm new* piper i> tubjeu io die Fair Housing Art and the Michigan Civil Right* Act which coiledivtly make it illegal to atheniM "any preference, limitation or diacrimiaation bated on race, color, tril­ lion. tea. tumkeap. familial Katvt. national origin, age or marti d \tatut. or an intention, to male a iy wch prefer­ ence. limitation or ducrimination " Famabal ttatui include* children under the age of I* living with parent* or legal cuuodiam. pregnant women and people *rcun ng cuuody of children under 18. Thi* newipaper will not knowingly accept B-y ad.eniung (or real euxe which ii in violation of lhe law Our reader* are hereby informed that all dwelling* adveniard in thi* newspaper are available on an equal opportunity t»u» To rrp»rt ditcrimination call the Fair Homing Center at 6I6-CI-29B0 The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired I* I SOO-937 Sandra K. Nichols Holly Rapin applauds second-graders in the accelerated reading program after school. At left are Paige Jonker (standing) and mentor Doris McCaul. Secretary Advertisement $4.95/mo Internet? By David Stowers There is a great company in the area called Netpenny.net. Nctpennynet offers fast, reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Inierent access to our commu­ nity for only $4 95 a month, they have no contracts, no set up fees and they don't even require a credit card - With lhe cost of Internet for most fami­ lies in our area running in excess of S19 95 or more per month, it s refreshing to know that we have a highquality/low -cost alternative • For more info go to www.netpenny.net or call them toll free IlWfi 248-7239. County. In decades past, there was a Grange In nearly every township, with the county group called the Pomona Grange. Karen Michutka was mistakenly given her sister's name in last week's column. Karen Is in the U. S. Air Force Reserves, currently serving In Germany as a diet therapist. She was called to active duty re­ cently from her home in Arizona. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will have its annual plant sale Saturday, May 10. There will be the traditional holly­ hocks of the old farm yard variety, spirea bushes and Rose of-Sharon. At the same time the local garden club, which meets monthly at the depot, will be host for an ex­ change ot perennials. Bring your spares and make a swap. They will bring plants from home for sharing. The garden club has ambitious plans for the summer. They will be working on addi­ tions to the existing landscaping on the de­ pot grounds. Their new bed will encompass the flag pole and more. The sale starts at 9 a.m. and runs until noon or possibly a bit later, depending on when lhe plants for sale arc gone. Looking ahead, the First Congregational Church will have its 111th annual meeting on Wednesday. May 14. at 630 p.m.. with finger foods preceding the session. Central UMC hosted its church school workers last Sunday with an appreciation breakfast prepared by Kim and Dawn Dcardorff. Ed and Carol Reiser. There were sub­ stitute teachers for every class, so the teachers could enjoy their bountiful break­ fast served during class hours. Lori Tromp is chair of education. She and Pastor Don Farris spoke on the proposed new curricu­ lum for children from kindergarten through fifth grade, which will be used starting in September. They also announced plans for vacation Bible school. Piano pupils of Celia DeMond of Wood­ land held their annual recital at Lakewood UMC on Sunday afternoon. More than 30 pupils, ranging from tiny tots to high school seniors, were included. The recital finished with their teacher playing for the pleasure of the audience. Refreshments were served later. The trio Men of Grace sang at the Con­ gregational Church last Sunday. The men come from Evart. Big Rapids and Bear Lake. This group has evolved from two pastors and two sons of the parsonage to three men of lay occupations, including a banker. The Ionia County Genealogy Society had a tabic at the Women's Festival at Ionia High School last Saturday. One of the members, Lori Fox of Portland, taught classes on genealogy. They sold books, family tree charts, post cards of Ionia county buildings and copies of the re­ printed 1881 history of Ionia and Montcalm counties. They also sold raffle tickets on a unique log doll house for which the winner will be selected In July. Some earth moving would indicate that there is to be a new house built on Martin Road, a bit south of Brown Road in Wood­ land Township. Nashville Family Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 Blue Cro** PPO, Medicare, PPOM Provider Paige Jonker handed out certificates to students who have completed the sec­ ond semester s accelerated reading program. She has been in charge of the af­ ter school program for grades three through five. Rita Reed works with first grade in the same program the sum of Twenty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Two Dollars and Forty Throe Cents ($28,652.43) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on May 29. 2003. at 1 00 p.m. the undersigned wW sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place ol .folding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, al pubic venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney's fees allowed by law. the premises In said mortgage located m Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 8 West described at: commencing 28 rods East ol the Northwest cor­ ner ol the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 21. In foe center of Center Road, thence South 198 feet for the place of beginning, thence East 191 leet, thence South 198 feet, thence West 191 feet, thence North 198 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an existing nght of way for ingress and egress as revealed m Uber 354 on Page 343 which has an address of 1688 East Center Road, Hastings. McNgan 49058 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated Apnl 16. 2003 Dratted by: William M. Azkoui (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (5/15) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 1. 2003 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICE From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Simon Heffelbower, Civil War Veteran, pioneer, farmer Officers of the first Joel Wolcott G.A.R. Post 1886. I he HeWlebower Family. Simon and Adeline are in the middle of the second row. By Joyce Weinbrecbt Simon Hcfflebower was bom Jan. 11, 1848. He was one of the sixth generation of Hefflebowcrs (Hocfflcrbrauer) to come to the United States, the First coming from Germany in 1718. Simon was bom in Mancelona. Ohio, (Lucas County). He enlisted in the Army on Feb. 3. 1863 at age 15, in Co. I 4th Regiment. Ohio Volunteers. He accompa­ nied General William Tecumseh Sherman on the march through Atlanta to the sea. Private Simon Heftlebower served in the military until the end of the war. mustering out on July 11.1865. honorably discharged. In 1866. after he got out of the military, he came to Michigan to Carlton Township, where he purchased land on Section 9. Here he built a log home and began to farm the 80 acres of land. He added another 80 to me west of the original 80. He became active in community affairs: Adeline Roush, daughter of Michael and Mary Reamer Roush. Michael Roush and his brother Samuel Roush -.vere involved in the development of the % ill -ge of Freeport laying it out and platting it as well. They chose the name Freeport after the place they had lived in before coming to Barry County. They built a sawmill on the Little Thomapple Creek, supplying a great deal of the lumber which went into building Freeport homes and businesses. Adeline Roush was bom in Sandusky Co., Ohio, on April 12,1852, and accompa­ nied her parents to Michigan. Simon Hcfflebower, age 20. married Adeline Roush, age 16. on Aug. 30. 1868, in Bowne Township. Kent County. Michigan. This marriage lasted 61 years. Five months and 21 days. Al dxir 60th wedding anniversary, two people who md been guests at their wed­ ding were at the anniversary celebration, Adeline’s sister. Emma Jenson, and Frank * nYnttrm. .• EllutU N FB cCLlo u. Bronson, her brother-in-law. They had a large celebration on their 60th anniversary, put on by relatives, friends, members of the GA R. and W.R.C. as well, and it was held at the Odd Fellows’ Hall in Freeport. They were married by Justice of the Peace Leo W. Patterson. Isaac Cowell and Lucy Eiscnhood were witnesses to the mar­ riage. They set up housekeeping on the groom's farm and he built a new log cabin for his bride, a common practice when a bachelor married. The marriage took place at the home of Michael Roush. Simon built a frame house on the west side of the road across from the log home. Simon and Adeline lived at this place for 46 years before Finally moving into the city of Hastings in 1911. They had eight children; David, bom Oct. 5. 1873; Sarah and Ann. bom Feb. 25. 1874; Hattie Mae. bom April 12, 1879; Mary Jane, bom Feb. 15. 1882; Alvin Jacob, bom Nov. 19. 1887; Gertrude Lavina,bom Feb. 19. (878jLcwisMichael, bom March 28. 1892; and 'Samuel LeRoy. bom Jan. 19.1895. These children attended country school in Carlton Township, some to Brown School and some went to Fish School. And as all farm children of the times each had their chores to do to help with lhe farming. The Joel Wolcott G.AJR. (Grand Army of the Republic) Post #334 was organized in Freeport in 1886 and ran until 1902. Simon Hcfflebower was a charter mem­ ber of this post. On Apnl 13,1886, he held the position of quartermaster of the post. Samuel Roush was the post commander that First year. Simon Hcfflebower died in Hastings on Feb. 23, 1930; Adeline Roush Hcfflebower died on April 30, 1936. Both are buried in the Freeport Cemetery. Sources: Family Genealogy loaned to us by Howard Hcfflebower, son of Lewis Hefflebower, Barry County History, 1985, Hastings Banner: roster of the Joel Wolcott GA Ji. Post 334. Freeport: Barry County Vital Records. THIS RAM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean mad. in tn. conditions ol a mortgage made by David H. Conrad and Patnaa A. Conrad, husband and wile (original mortgagors) lo Homesida Lending. Inc.. Mortgagee, doted October is. 2001 end record­ ed on November 5. 2001 n Uber Document No 1069216 in Berry County Records. Midvgan end wes assigned by said mortgagee to the FEDER­ AL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organaed and existing under me law, ol the United Stales ol America, as assignee by an assignment dated March 21. 2003. which was recorded on March 31. 2003. in Liber Document >1101249 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the data hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIX­ TEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY­ SEVEN AND 29/100 dollars ($116,627.29). inc'udrng interest al 8.500% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in sard mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sard mort­ gage wH bo toreciOMd by a sale ol mo mort­ gaged promises, or some part ol them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. M 1.00 p.m.. on May 22. 2003. Sard premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan. and era described as: Lot 33 ol Olson's Subdnrisron. according lo Vie recorded Plat theraol. as recorded m Uber 4 ol Plan. Page 16. The .ademption period aha* bo 6 monthls) horn the dale ol such sale, unless detormnod abandoned In accordance with MCLA 8X3241a. In which case the redemption period she* be 30 days trom the date ol such sale. Deled: Apr* 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 563-1311 TravtTrov. PC. Atlomeys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farm*. Ml 48025 Flo *200318135 Teem J (5v$s) THW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A OBIT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WB.L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE HUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-OelaJt he* been mad* in th* comMona of a mortgage made by Randy Errtdge and Janet L Errtdge (original mort­ gagors) to ABN AMRO Mirtgag* Group, toe.. Mortgagee, deled September 12. 2001, md recorded on October 15.2001 In Uber Document *1068130 on Page in Batty County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there la daitned to be due at Vie dele hereof Vie aum ol ONE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 837100 dollars ($179.78533). including Intarost at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale containod In said mortgage and lhe statute kt ouch caae made and provided, notice la hereby given that eaid mort­ gage w*l bo toractoead by a aafe of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In HaeVnge. Ml. al 100 PM. on May 15.2003. Said premleee are situated In TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Berry County, Michigan, and ore deecrtbadaa: Lot 30 of Hyde Away Rea Ort No. 1. accortVng lo the recorded Plat thereof In Uber 4 of Plea, on Pages. The redemption period aha* be 6 month(s) from the dale ol ouch safe, unfeu determined abandoned In accordance wWi MCLA 6003241a. In which caae Vie redemption period aha* be 30 days from Vie date of auch safe. Dated: Apr* 10,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 563-1X1 Trotl 6 Trad. P.C. Attorneys and Coteiealors 30400 Telegraph Road. Stale 200 Bingham Farm*. Ml 48025 Fief 200317110 Team C (4/10HS/1) Notice o< Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMI TING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Dean Mesecar and Misty Mesocar, husband and wrte (Original mortgagors) to Northpo.nl. Bank Mortgagee, dated Apnl 28. 2000 and recorded on May 2. 2000 in Uber Document >1043782 ai Barry County Records. Micrvgan. on which mort­ gage there « claimed to be duo al the dale hereol th* sum ol THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWELVE AND 58/IX dollars ($39.612 56) mdurtng narest at 12 950% per annum Under the power of sale contained si sard mortgage end the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo lorodosod by a sale of the motgaged premia*,. or some part of them, al public venue, at th* Barry County Courthouse m Heelings. Ml. al 1X p m, on May 29. 2003 Said premises are situated in CITY OF FREEPORT. Barry County. MrOwian. and are described as: PARCEL N THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST IM OF SECTION 14. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS. COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION 14; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 55- WEST 1320 39 FEET. ALONG THE NORTH­ LINE OF SAIO SECTION; THENCE SOUTH X DEGREES 46 19" WEST 680.X FEET. ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1M. OF THE NORTHEAST 1M OF SECTON 14. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH X DEGREES 48' 19" WEST 3X.X FEET. ALONG SAID WEST LINE: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56' 55" EAST 966 75 FEET; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 48' 3T EAST 3X.X FEET; TWHCE NORTH 89 DEGREES »' 56’ WEST 966.98 FEET. TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR CHARLTON PARK ROAD. PARCEL O: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST IM OF SECTION 14, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION 14; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES X' 55-WEST 1320 39 FEET. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH X DEGREES 48' 19" WEST 090.00 FEET. ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST IM OF THE NORTHEAST 1M OF SECTION 14. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH X DEGREES 46' 1g- WEST 327 96 FEET. ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES S3' OtT EAST 969.57 FEET. ALONG THE SOUTH UNE OF THE NORTHEAST IM OF THE NORTHEAST 1M; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 48' 32* EAST. 325 96 FEET; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 59' 55" WEST 9X.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUB­ JECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR CHARLTON PARK ROAD The redemption period shall bo 12 month(s) from the dale of such sale Dated: April 24.2X3 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TEAM H (248) 563-13X Tran A Trott P C. Attorneys and Counselors 3O4X Telegraph Road. Suite 2X Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FSe *200317276 Team H (5/15) Advertisement CITY OF HASTINGS Need a Great Gift Idea? .6tO'‘uaf. Give the gift of information. t: Plat mat of Carlton Township 1895, showing the Hefflebowei farm. A subscription to their local, A complete copy ol Ordinance 965 is avaiabte tor inspecbon at the City Clerk 3 Oftce, City Halt. 201 E. State Street. hometown newspaper. Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in tuff force from the date of to publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charier lor the City of Hastings. Moved by May. second by Hawtons that Ordinance No 365 ^ 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER North Highway M-43 - Hastings to ORDINANCE NO. 385 M OMNHAMCE TO EMMB ARTICLE 18, BF chapter to. bf toe mstome cbbe of ibto. AS AMEBBEB. TO PERMIT «B FEET BrtDE MUVEWAY8 ON AIAIR NMNWAYS. be adopted Yeas Tubbs. McIntyre. May. Kiernan. Jasperse. Hawtons and Campbell Nays : None Absent: Bieam and Wood I. Everil G Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 28th day of Apnl 2003 is avaHabte al the City Clerk s Office Auction WFOR SALE\ Thursday, May 15, 2003^1 Everil Q. Manshum City Clerk Property is located at 6374 M-66, Nashville, Michigan The sale will be held al I p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse located in the City of Hastings. Michigan Minimum hid is $50,961.00 S.E.V. is $42,836 Property Sells "AS IS" The home is a ranch with 3 bedrooms, I bath(s). on a full unfinished basement, with a one-car detached garage. This foreclosure sale is subject to six-month redemption rights. Terms—certified funds delivered lo lhe sheriff al the sale. For more details, contact: Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Rural Drtrlxpmrnr /> An Et/Ml Opfnmnnih LrnJrr jyff THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! $4*95/mo Internet? By David Stowers There is a great company in the area called Netpenny.net. Netpenny.net offers fast, reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Interent access to our commu­ nity for only $4.95 a month, they have no contracts, no set up fees and they don’t even require a credit card - With the cost of Internet for most fami­ lies in our area running in excess of $19.95 or more per month, it’s refreshing to know that we have a highquality/low-cost alternative For more info go to www.netpenny.net or call them toll free (888) 248-7239. E.L.S. inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • • • • • • All 48 States vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East Coast - west Coast Call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1. 2003 Saxon girls capture first dual meet win by David T. Young Sarah Clevenger stepped up to win the 3200-meter run. Editor Is the first victory the sweetest? The Hastings girls’ track team is savor­ ing it this week after defeating Wayland 76-60 Monday afternoon in an O-K Gold Conference dual meet. The boys, however, were no so fortunate, losing 98-38 to remain winless in dual meets this spring. Saxon girls' coach Fred Hutchinson said. “It sure felt good to get oar first win of the season. Our girls really stepped up big to­ day.” Hutchinson specifically mention the ef­ forts of Megan Bolthouse. Mandi Becklel. Deanna Hill. Katie Lawrence. Tasia Thompson. Nicole Shaw and Natalie Pen­ nington. all of whom “did a very nice job today scoring in multiple events.” Hill won the 100-mcter dash in 13.6 sec­ onds and Bccktel was second. Becktel came back later to win the 200 in 29.8 sec­ onds and she turned in a first-place effort in the pole vault at 6-6. Pennington broke the six-minute barrier and edged fellow freshman standout Dcidrc Prescott of Wayland while winning the 1600-meter run. She crossed the finish line in 5:57.7 and Prescott came in at 5:59.4 in a race in which the two ran virtually side by side until Pennington showed she had just a little more left at the end. Pennington came back to win the 800. edging yet another freshman. Wayland’s Tasia Thompson goes over the bar to take first place in the high jump. Sarah Sterkenberg. Her first-place time was Sarah Clevenger picked up the slack in the 3200-meter run. when Pennington ran out of gas in an exhausting afternoon. Clevenger took first with a time of 13:31.6. Thompson captured first in lhe high jump with a leap of 4-4 and was third in the high hurdles. Shaw was runner-up in lhe discus with a toss of 85-1 and in the shot put at 27-2. Bolthouce was second in the high and low hurdles, both times to Embryctte Hyde of Wayland. Perhaps what turned the tide in the Sax­ ons’ favor were the performances of the 400-. 800- and 1600-meter relay teams. The 800 quartet, which included Hill. Lawrence. Becktel and Bolthouse, won in 1:58.9: the 400 unit won in 56.6 seconds with Hill. Lawrence. Kim VanNocker and Bohhousc: and the 1600 foursome, made up of Jamie Van Bovcn. Olivia Pare. Law­ rence and Thompson, won in 4:42.0. "The girls really came out and competed well today." Hutchinson said. "This was by far our best performance of the season. Hopefully, we can continue to build on to­ day’s success as a team and as individuals.” For the boys. Craig Laurie had a good day in the hurdles, winning lhe highs in 16.7 seconds and lhe lows in 44.1 seconds. Jake Heuss took top honors in the open 800-meler run by outlasting Wayland’s Randy Kooiker at the finish line in 2:09.2. The only other Hastings first for the af­ ternoon was turned in by the 800-meter re­ lay team in 1:41.6. That group was com­ posed of DJ. Falconer. Laurie. Adrian Endsley and Chad Hess. The Saxons were swept in the shot put and 3200-meter run. In lhe 1600, Hastings senior Joel Gibbons was a reasonably dose second lo Wildcat distance ace Robby Young, checking in with a respectable time of 4:57.1. the girls in a time of 2:40.83. and finished second in the 1600-meter run in 6:04.34. and second to Clevenger in the 3200-meter. Clevenger and Pennington were the only two girls lo score in the 3200-meter. with Clevenger coming in at 14:20.26. and Pen­ nington at 14:41.21. Hastings' only other two firsts came form the 800- and 3200-meter relay teams. The 800-meter team crossed the line in 13:09.12 with Pennington. Clevenger. Pare, and Van Boven. The 3200-meter foursome of Thompson. Lawrence. VanNocker. and Bolthouse w» •» in 2:01.09. "Our youn^ '.ids are coming along nicely." said Hutchinson. "Tasia Thomp­ son. Natalie Pennington, and Kim Van­ Nocker are doing well lh»x year as fresh­ man and they proved that against Park by scoring over half of our points for us to­ night. “ Thompson scored a third in the 100-meter hurdles behind Bolthousc who finished second in 18.24 seconds. Thompson was also second in the high jump at 4’6”. VanNocker earned the Saxons' third place in the 200-metcr in 3137 seconds. Maivillc and Laurie did much of the damage for the Saxon boys against Wyo­ ming Park. Laurie won the 100-mcter high hurdles in 16.41 seconds, and the 300-mctcr hur­ dles in 43.07 seconds. Laurie was also the third leg of the Sax­ ons’ victorious 1600-meter relay team, lhe only one of the Saxons' relay teams to score against Park. The team of Hoffman. Heuss. Lauric, and Miller crossed lhe line in 4:00.27 after the Viking team was DQ’d. Maivillc cruised to victories in all three dash events, the 100-. 200-. and 400-metcr races. His average margin of victory in the three races was over 18 seconds. Gibbons picked up points for the Saxons in the 800-meter, finishing second in The Saxons' ace sprinter, Paul Downing, missed the meet because of a doctor's ap­ pointment to examine an injury. That made it clear sailing for the Wildcats* Nick Wy­ socki. who swept the 100-, 200- and 400metcr dashes, though Joel Maivillc made the race in the 100 interesting. Boys' coach Paul Fulmer said Hastings was hurt in field events and distance runs, but “The sprinting core was pretty decent. We just can’t seem to put a relay team to­ gether” The coach <i who usually gc Mandi Becktel crossed the finish line ahead of the pack in the 200. 2:19.74. and with a third in the 16(X>-mclcr in 4:54. The Saxons also scored seconds in four of lhe field events thanks lo VanBelkum in the shot. Miller in lhe pole vault. Selby in the discus, and Carpenter in the king jump. I the Iqog j an 19 feet < into the low 18s and high 17s. Monday. The Saxon girls, how 1-5 in league dual meets, and boys, now 0-6, will be at their home track for their last two Gold dual meets. They'll face Cedar Springs this af­ ternoon (Thursday, May 1) and Hudson­ ville Unity Christian Monday, May 5. The conference meet is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, May 12 and 13, at the Sax­ ons’ track. Both Saxon teams suffered league losses last Thursday at Wyoming Park. Counting down to number one Should high school players and teams really be ranked? Why do we need a list, or a ranking, or some kind of a gauge for everything? High school sports arc supposed to be a part of education. Teams know when they’re good, and they find out real fast when they're not. Lakewood's baseball team has been ranked number one in the state in Division II for the past few weeks, and they seem to have taken the title in stride. After ali what does it mean? It means Viking Coach Bob Veitch is an excellent promoter of his teams, which isn't a bad thing. It's a great thing, especially for a sports editor. Sure I'm the first one to put “Lakewood baseball ranked No. 1" in a headline, but mostly because everybody else seems to care. Isn’t that what people want to know? But why do we think we need to know that? Rankings like these don’t mean much. The MHSAA doesn’t care what you’re seeded when you head into districts. Every team in the state that wants to be is in the state tour­ nament. Who you play in the first one or two games has more to do with geography than rankings or respect Thank goodness for that. It’s easy to see what uninformed ranking systems can do to college basketball and football teams from time to time. High school kids don't need that kind of extra pres­ sure. Not that they can’t handle it. but it doesn't seem to have any positive impact on the players. What can the players say about it 15 years down the road? Do players say ’ Hey. we were the number one team in the state... ...until we lost to that one team?" If a team is ranked number one and wins its way through a high school tournament, and captures the state title do they remember that they were ranked number one. or do they just say. *We were the state champs?” Coaches send in scores, slats, and thoughts to 2 central place, telling the coaches’ as­ sociation how good the team is playing and what other teams in the area arc doing well. Then all the information is mashed together, as if somebody really knows which the best high school team in the state is after three games. Thank goodness the ranking is fading away now that we’re firmly embedded in the 21st century, we don't hear about the top 100 records, and top 100 movies, and top 100 athletes, and top 100... every other minute any more. Rankings are fun. but for high school sports they shouldn't be taken too seriously. Besides the best thing about rankings isn’t what some group of experts thinks. It’s what you think. Top five records on a desert island, or top five favorite mustachioed relief pitchers. Everything else will be settled on the field. Play ball. ' The girls 88-49, and the boys fell 90-41. “It was a tough night,” Hutchinson said. “The girls ran really well but Wyoming Park just had too much in the sprints and the field events and that was lhe differencc.” Only six Saxons scored in field events, with no firsts. Park swept the 100-mcter, while the Saxons got just a third in both the 400- and 200-mcter dashes. Pennington took the 800-meler run for Craig Laurie was a double winner in the high and low hurdles for Hastings. Saxon lady linksters take 3 straight duals Jill Jolley led the Saxons on Friday at Jenison, .-.•here she was a medalist fin­ ishing in ninth place ahead ci 51 other goiters. (File photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxon varsity girls* golf team picked up another big wyi on Tuesday night in their quest to stay near the leaders in the O-K Gold. Hastings topped Unity Christian at Pi­ geon Creek 191 to 216. Led by Courtney Oakland who shot a 45, the Saxons had three girls shoot under 50 on the afternoon. Kristie Welton scored a 46 for the Sax­ ons, with Jill Jolley scoring the team’s third low score of a 48. All three finished ahead of the Crusad­ ers' top rcoicr Laura Beth Breuker who shot a 51 Amand;. Hurless* 52 was the Saxons fourth score cn the day. It was the :hird straight dual victory for the Saxons who also topped Charlotte last Friday and Cedar Springs on Thursday. Against Charlotte, the Saxons scored a 200 to 217 win. Jolley had the low round for the day with a 41. Oakland was second for the Saxons with a49. Welton shot a 51 for Hastings, and Hur­ less added a 59. At Cedar Chase against the Red Hawks last Thursday lhe Saxons scored a 198 to 255 victory. This time it was Oakland and Jolley ly­ ing for lop honors al 43. Welton shot a 47 for the Saxons, and the fourth score was turned in by Hurless with a 65. On Saturday the girls finished .eighth, at the twelve team Jenison Invitational at The Meadows. The Saxons finished the day with a 419, ahead of Grandville (425), I-owcll (435), Jenison (437). and Wyoming Park (506). East Grand Rapids won the tournament title with a team score of 336. Jolley scored a medal with her 89. a score which placed her ninth out of 60 golf­ ers at the event. Welton shot a 91 for the Saxons, and was followed by teammates Oakland with a 105, Brittney Cinco with a 134, and Hur­ less with a 137. Next up the Saxons host a pair of O-K Gold matches, with Wayland this Thurs­ day. and South Christian on Tuesday, then they visit Kenowa Hills on Wednesday. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1. 2003 - Page 11 Clock runs out of seconds before Saxons run out of gas sition for us stepping up to every ball and not backing down on the challenges," said Dcrrico. On Monday, the girls took on Maple Valley, and downed the inexperienced Lion team 4-0. Dcrrico wasn't exactly thrilled with her team's performance, but it gave the Saxons their third win of the season. Overs.I. the Saxons arc 3-4-2 this spring. Scoring for the Saxont were Arias with one goal, Ashley Lowe with two goals, and Shilling with one goal. Shilling also had two assists. Debby Ste­ vens had one. The Saxons went to overtime last Thurs­ day in an O-K Gold contest against Wyo­ ming Park, and finally capitalized on an op­ portunity to take a 2-1 victory. With 5:53 left in the first overtime pe­ riod, Lowe scored off of a pass from Arias to give the Saxons the win. MWe really moved the ball well today,” said Dcrrico. Hastings opened up scoring with a goal by Acker, with assists from Arias and Lowe, and controlled the play much of the rest of the way. But Park managed to sneak in a goal to tic the game up at one. "We had several opportunities we were just unable to finish.” Dcrrico said. “We had 57 shots which tells me we are produc­ ing offense just not finishing. We arc get­ ting to the point where 1 am pleased with the girls and the way they arc playing.” Angie Norris had a strong game in goal for the Saxons. “She saved the only real threat that Park presented to here which was a breakaway and she slid out and stopped her,” Dcrrico said. Shilling also had another strong game anchoring the middle of the field for Hast­ ings, “getting the ball switched from side to the other and not letting anything past her in the middle,” said Dcrrico. “The attitude and the spirit is high amongst the whole team right now. Every­ one is excited.” Hastings has another Gold battle on its hands tonight. Thursday May 1. when the Saxons host South Christian. On Tucsday the Saxons travel lo take on Wayland. Jami Shilling controlled the middle of the field for the Saxons Tuesday night against Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxon varsity girls soccer team fell behind 4-0 to Caledonia on Tuesday night, but battled back to make it a tight ball game. Hastings' O-K Gold record fell to 1-3-1, as the Saxons fell 4-3 in Caledonia. “We were unable to tic it up but we never let down. The girls played very hard and really stepped it up the second half,” said Sawn Coach Sarah Dcrrico. Betsy Acker opened the scoring up for the Saxons with a beautiful cross from Ash­ ley Lowe after the Scots jumped out to a 4­ 0 lead. Just two minutes later. Hastings was awarded a penalty kick and Jami Shilling converted to make it 4-2. Shilling’s goal was a reward for some strong play the entire evening. “Shilling set up some wonderful balls for our forwards,” Dcrricc said. “She also dominated the middle. 1 moved Jami from outside midfield to the center midfield pte sition because Caledonia was controlling the midfield. Jami definitely broke up th? middle and they (the Scots) were unable to get any solid play out of the middle in the second half.” Then, with only 57 seconds left in the game Betsy Acker passed the ball off to Rachael Arias, and Arias knocked it in for the Saxons* third goal of the night. “A few minor mistakes and great speed by the Caledonia team arc the reasons we fell behind. We dominated second half play though,” Dcrrico said. Jessica Rangucttc also had.a strong game for the Saxons, defensively. “Jessie played strong at the defensive po- LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mongage made by Deborah Comp, a single woman (ongmal mortgagors) to DMR Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation Mort-gagee. dated December 18. 1998. and recorded on December 21. 1998 in Document No 1022635. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated Apnl 1. 1999. which was recorded on October 8. 1999. in Document No 1036361. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED ONE AND 07/100 dollars ($55,501.07). including interest at 7500*. per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Ml. at 1 DO p.m., on May 29. 2003 S<ud premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7. Block 15. of Daniel Stoker's Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Also, the North 20 feet of the East 4 feet of Lot 6 of Block 15 of the Plat of Daniel Striker's Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 1 of Plate on Page 11. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: April 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200317340 Team S (5/15) THIS FIRM IS A PEBT.CQULEGTM AnEMPTINfiJQ COLLECT A P£BT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU.ABE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Henry Davis and Frances Davis, husband and wife, to Advanta National Bank, mortgagee, dated May 26. 1999 and recorded June 4, 1999 in Document 1030668, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY. AS CUSTODIAN OR TRUSTEE. FKA BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALI­ FORNIA N.A. by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgagnhe sum of Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Ten and 58/100 Dollars ($15,210.58) including interest at the rate of 11.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of lhe Slate of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on May 8, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 bne of Section 32, Town 3 North. Rango 7 West, Distant West 1180 feet from the East 1/4 post thereof; thence Southerly 470 feet parallel with the West Line of the East 3/4 of the Southeast 1M of said section 32; thence West approximately 348 feet parallel with the said East and West 1/4 line ol Section 32; thence North 2 degrees 10* W 148 feet; thence N 88 Degrees 01’ E 146 feet; thence N 1 Degree 00* E 317 feet to the East and West 1/4 line of Section 32. thence East 202 feet to the place of beginning. Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. •The. foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 3, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY. AS CUSTODIAN OR TRUSTEE. FKA BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209.2019 Pub: 4/3 -5/1 Saxon Jessica Ranguette (right) fights her way around Caledonia's Ellen Saxton for possession of ball. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings Invitational titles woon by Trojan girls and Lake wood guys single by Latisha Smith, on a single by Gina Niemchick. Smith then came home on a Hastings er­ ror, and Cary Middlebush knocked Niem­ chick across with an RBI single. Niemchick was 3 for 4 with two RBI's in lhe championship for the Trojans, and Mid­ dlebush went 2 for 4 with a pair of RBI’s. “We were scrambling to get new people into new positions due to injuries,” said Saxon Coach Marty Buehler. “We never did get into a good defensive rhythm. They look advantage of it and had some really good hits off (Abbie) Allcrding. It’s nice to see them return to the traditionally com­ petitive program of the past. I just wish they could have waited ‘til next week.” Allcrding struck out seven Trojans in the game, but TK managed 10 hits. Ashley Aspinall knocked a home run 205’ over the left center fence in the third inning to put the Trojans up 6-2 in the early going. See INVITATIONAL continued page 12 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPUNfiJLQ-GQLLECT A_D£BI._AN_l INFORMATION. QfiIA!NEQ_WJLk_BE_USED EQ5 THAT PURPOSE, PLEASE CONTACT QJJRQFF1CE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YQUARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a r mortgage made by Lyle E Burch Jr and Meritt R Burch, husband and wife, to Bank One. N.A. mortgagee, dated December 18. 2001 and worded January 7. 2002 m Uber 1072569. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Thirty-Three and 71/100 Dollars ($123,033.71) including interest at the rate of 7.7% per annum Under tne power ol sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or seme pari of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on May 15. 2003 The premises are located m lhe Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 360 feet of the South 660 leet of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of section 4. Town 4 North, range 9 West, the West 300 feet of the South 660 feet of the West 1/2 of lhe East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of section 4. Town 4 North. Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Datod: April 10, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. N.A . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 <248)457-1000 File No. 224.0790 Pub: 4/10-5/5 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gary L. Brittan, a single man. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVIC­ ING CORP (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION), dated October 29. 1996, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry in the State of Mchigan on November 20.1996. in Uber 678. Page (s) 851. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $102,434.5: and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained m said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on May 29. 2003. a’ 1:00 pm , on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place tar hakkng the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there win be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney lees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sale, said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit: PARCEL T THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 18. TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 58' WEST 567.47 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00' WEST 89.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00* WEST 17.46 FEET; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00' WEST 386 03 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00' WEST 220.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 00' EAST 399 FEET. MORE OR LESS. IO THE CENTERLINE OF ORANGEVILLE CREEK: THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 242 FEET. MORE OR LESS. AL ONG SAID CENTERLINE TO A LINE WHICH BEARS NORTH 69 DEGREES 00' EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00' WEST 502 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG SAID LINE OF THE BEGINNING The redemption period shal be s*x (6) months from the date ol sale unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale Conseco Finance Servicing Corp Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: April 15.2003 . (5/22) H. Y.A.A. Announces Sign-Ups TKs Ashley Aspinall receives a spe­ cial home run medal from Hastings Coach Marty Buehler after knocking one over the left center fence on Satur­ day. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Everything finally came together for the TK varsity softball team in Hastings over the weekend. The pitching was there. Big hits came at the right time. And the Trojans even played solid defense in winning the Hastings Invi­ tational. TK headed into the top of the sixth in­ ning of Saturday’s championship game against Hastings with the score tied at 6 and pushed across three runs and held on for the 9-6 victory. “The girls just played an outstanding game." said TK Coach Tammy Olmsted. “They never gave up They always be­ lieved. I’m pleased with the way we’re playing now.” Lacey Patterson started the hitting off in the sixth with a double for TK. and eventu­ ally came around to score, after an infield 2003 Football Season Football and Cheerleading May 8,2003 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. U*0” Hastings Middle School East Gvm (SPACE IS LIMITED) to 4:00 PM Sunday, May 4,2003 at HISTORIC CHARLTON PARK la HASTINGS Sign-up is open to all children who will be in grades 3rd through 8th for the 2003-2004 school year. A parent or legal guardian must be present at sion-up Board members will be available to answer questions SIGN-UP FEE: S4500+PARTICIPATE IN ONE FUNDRAISER fa Monster Tnxta mu* cm/see al IIMthN -UMtaO^W krekayaetylkCrwaCMpesy • The fat 100 children will get a Monster Truck toy ghrwn to fan by Wendy from Irwgk a a, h skrr'i On Smrr Wendy's Reetaurart. • Taka a monster true* ride lor 13.00 (afa admtssion) proceeds go to DARE program. • Children activities froir. 12-2. face pausing. games. Mhay Oflroaden True* Club QR SZS.00 WITHOUT FUNDRAISER InXiB" fagk a a, h tui Cmmrsna horse wagon ride, bouncy house, balloons I more! (Discounts available for additional children) • U-A.n.t will oe fingerprinting cniioren. See Ml« Michigan ■ Door pnm every 15 rinules FEE INCLUDES YOUR CHILD'S JERSEY and or CHEERLEADING T-SHIRT • MusidDJ al day. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT •5050 Drawings proceeds go to DARE Football: Helmet, shoulder pads, practice pants with pads and cleats Cheerleading: White shoes, socks, blue briefs and pom pons. • See True**, Trucks and more True**! • Swap meet crafts food concessions I more! PLEASE NOTE: There will be a mandatory parents' meeting for all 7th and 8th grade parents at 7:30 p.m. This is only for the 7th and 8th grade parents. We will be holding a parents' meeting for all participants before the 2003 season begins BIG FAMILY EVENT! For more Information, call Nothin' But Truck (Truck Accessories) at (269) 943-3189 ______ Any questions contact Sally Teunessen (948-2791) or Teri Rambin (945-9844) I I trophies at 3:10 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1. 2003 DK girls celebrate second at Otsego The DK varsity track anc’ field teams both celebrated a victory over Paw Paw on Monday night, but the girls also got to cele­ brate on Saturday when they finished sec­ ond at the Otsego Lion Relays. The DK girls were happy with a second place finish at Otsego. “Even though we didn’t win it, we took home more medals and scored more points than wwe have in any other time we’ve been there. Even the two times we’d won," said DK Coach Jim Gibson. Monique Hoyle was a part of three of DK’s four first place winning teams. Hoyle won the 1600-meter individual race in 5:35.7, paired with Alex Alaniz and Katie Smoczynski in the long jump relay for a to­ tal of 42’2.25", and helped the team win the Bulldog relay with Jessi Sinclair, Me­ gan Nash, and Marissa Ingle. DK also won the combo relay number 2, which paired up Katie Smoczynski and Kortni Matteson of the girls* team with Mark NeSmith and Chris Ogelsbee from the boys’ squad. The Panthers finished first, second, or third in 11 of the 14 events. Finishing in second for DK in field follwoed by Alaniz (18.04). and Leo (1932). ' Paw Paw swept both the pole vault and the 800-meter run. but DK made up for it with wins in 10 of the 17 events including three relay triumphs. Kotrba. Wilfingcr. Matteson, and Tamminga teamed up to take the 800-meter re­ lay in 1:543. while Matteson and Tamminga joined Hoyle and Smoczynski for the 1600-meter triumph in 4:20.1. DK’s 400-nicter team of Kotrbam Wilfmger. Alaniz, and Charron squeaked by with a time of 54.9 seconds, ahead of Paw Paw’s 55 1 seconds. DK girls swept the top spot in the hur­ dles. and the sprints, with Matteson win­ ning both hurdle races. Charron winning the 100-mcter. Tamminga winning lhe 300meter. and Smokzynski taking the 400-meter. Tamminga also won lhe high jump with a leap of 4’8”. The DK boys knocked off Paw Paw 89 to 48. DK was outscored 28 to 17 in the field events, but dominated the races, winning all but the 1600-meter realy. Kris Oglesbee finished first in the IOO-. 200-. and 400-meter dashes for DK. finish­ ing the 100-mcter in 11.4 seconds, the 200meter :n 23.84. and the 400-meter in 51.47. DK swpet the 200-melcr wife! Mark NeSmith finishing second at 24.6 seconds, and Rick Tobias third in 24.73. Evan Williams won both the 800-meter and the 1600-meter for DK. In the hurdles it was Brandon Lester tak­ ing the 1 iO-meter hurdles, and Clayton Drcwyor winning the 300-mctcr hurdles. DK’s top field event was the pole vault, where Adam Rouse finished first at 9’6". followed by teammate Kyle Wells in sec­ ond at 8’6”. The Panthers visit Pcnnficld this Friday. Parchment Monday, then host Kalamazoo Christian on Wednesday. INVITATIONAL cont. from page 11 • TK opened up the game pushing three runs across in the first, but Hastings came back with two in their half from Tiffany Howell and Allcrding to cut the lead to 3-2. The Saxons managed to tie the game up in the bottom of the third, scoring Howell. Cassie Meade. Heidi Wear, and Courtney Fortier. Things stayed that way until the sixth. Jen Burks picked up the pitching victory, and helped herself out at the late going 2 for 4 with an RBI. and stole first once. All together the Trojans had nine stolen bases in the game, and 18 in the two game tournament. The Trojans also stole nine bases in knocking off Delton in the teams’ opener 8­ 5. Melanie Warner picked up the win in that one. as the Trojans provided her with another good defensive effort (only 1 er­ ror). Niemchick was 2 for 3 in the contest with an RBI. ano Patterson was 2 for 4 with 3 RBI. Hastings reached the final by topping Lakewood 4-1. Allcrding pitched another spectacular game, with 11 s.rikooiK. while just three hits and one walk. trba, Wilfingcr, Alaniz, and Christina Char- KortniWatteson helped lead the Pan­ thers to a victory in the shuffle hurdle relay on Friday at Otsego. (Photo by Jeff Erb) NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Howell scored for the Saxons in the first Jason Erb goes up to attack the pole vault pit at Otsego's Bulldog Relays on Friday. (Photo by Jeff Erb) Ing on May 27,2003, at 7:00 PM In the Community Room o< the Courts & Law Buiking locatad el 206 West Court St m Haabnga, Mich. The subject ol the pubic hearing wri be the consrderabon of the lotowmg amendment to Ow 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE A-1 -2003 Request to rezone property m Section 5 A 6 ol Orange wile Township (see below) inning, but Lakewood was able to tic it up in the second when Emily Jo Thompson stoic first made her way around the base path. Howell came across again for the Saxons in the third for the lead. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE- PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David L. Sensiba and Katherine M. Sensiba. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee. dated November 7, 1997, and recorded on November 19. 1997 in document No. 1004X3 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated June 1. 1999, which was recorded on May 6. 20X. in Document No. 1043933 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at lhe date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 36/1X dollars ($83,838 X). including interest at 7.750% Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by » sale of the mort­ gaged oremises. or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1X p.m., on May 22, 2G03 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The No. h 379 Feet ol the West 60 acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, except the West 744 feet thereof subject to the right of way for Grange Road The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: April 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200231113 Team J (S/B) All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desmng to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbal­ ly or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any wntlen response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 248-4820 The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for pubic inspec­ ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT- ANY FOR THAT PURPOSE PI F*Sf CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE IBUTAHY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A Gordon and Nicole M Gordon, husband and wife, to GMAC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated November X, 1999 and recorded Decomber 2. 1999 in instru­ ment number 1038622. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Four and IDHOO Dollars ($69,344.1) includ­ ing interest at the rate ol 8.25% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wil be foredosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 :X p.m. on May 8. 2003. The promises are located in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are Land situated in the Township of Mapto Grove County of Barry. Slate of Michigan described as follows Beginning al the southeast comer of Section X. Town 2 north, range 7 west; thence west 20 rods along the south line of section X; thence north 32 rods thence east 20 rods to the east fine of section X: thence south 32 rods to the piece of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: Apnl 3. 2003 Then, in the fifth inning. Hastings added a couple of insurance runs v. '.:h Allcrding driving in Nikki King and scoring herself on a passed ball. LakcwixxJ topped Delton in the consola­ tion final 8-6. Baseball Championship The Viking varsity baseball team won its seventh straight Hastings Invitational on Saturday, and sixth straight game by knocking off the hosts, then lopping Delton in the final. Lakewood look the final 12-2 to improve its season record to 13-1. The Vikes arc now 14-1 after beating Mason on Monday. Matt Clark got the win on the mound over Delton lo improve to 3-O. Tony Galaviz and Tyler Bcglin were both 3 for 4 in the final game. Bcglin knocked in two RBI’s, as did Josh Lyke who went 1 for 3. Delton reached the final with a 9-8 win over Middleville. LakcwixxJ was ready for its second game of the day after getting a scare from the Hastings Saxons. The Viking bats weren’t awake yet when the two teams squared .. . , ... off al 9 a.m. and F* $ Wirst mitiNg. For five *innings * ’the ” Saxons kept Divi­ sion Il’s number one team in check behind the pitching of Justin Pratt and some big hits early in the game. Pratt allowed only three earned runs and struck out seven. Things stayed that way until the Vikings came alive for four runs in the fourth, two and the fifth, and three in the seventh, all the while holding down the Saxon offense for a 9-5 victory. Corey Thelen got the win. coming on in relief for his first win of the season. For Lakewood, Scott Secor had a good game at the plate, going 3 for 4 with three RBI’s. Matt Stowell knocked in a pair of teammates, while going 2 for 4. Hasting., actually out hit the Vikings 10­ 9, but committed five errors to Lakcwcxxl’s one. Drew Bowman and Scott Larsen each had two hits for Hastings, one of Larsen’s a double. Pratt helped himself out with two RBI’s, while Brian DeVries, Eli Schmidt, and B J. Donnini each had a hit and an RBI. Hastings went on to win the consolation game against Middleville 173-4. Hastings jumped out to an 84) lead over Middleville in the first two innings, thanks to some early wildness by the Trojans. TK committed eight errors in the game. Adam Case picked up the win for the Saxons giving up two earned runs in fourand-a-third innings while striking out three. Scott Larsen came in to get the save. Larsen also had the hot bat for the Sax­ ons, he knocked a triple, a single and had one RBI. Case also had two hits and a RBI. Dustin Bowman and Eli Schmidt each had a pair of RBI’s, while Cody White and Chris Rounds each knocked in one run. ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor GMAC Mortgage Corporation . As Mortgagee PO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1 OX File Ko 2X.0242 Pub: 4Z3 - 5Z1 tion at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W State St in Hastings. Meh. between GREAT BASEBALL GREAT FANS. GREAT FUN. the hours of 8 A M. to 5 P.M. (closed between 12-1 PM ) Monday through Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 tor further information BATTLE CREEK YANKEES The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and sendees, such as signers fo< the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individ­ uals with (liabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Friday, May 2 "Ballpark Bingo" Saturday, May 3 "Free Baseballs" Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by wr»>ng or call the following Michael Brown County Administrate.. 220 W State St. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Kids join Knothole Gang - 8 Games $8.00 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk i ‘ See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium • Lakewood's Tony Galaviz lays down a bunt in the early going against Delton Kellogg on Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1.2003 - Page 13 Pair of 5-2 games go each way for DK against Hackett DK’s Tyler Blacken pitched a three-hit gem in the second game of a doublchcadcr against Kalamazoo Hackett on Tuesday night to lead the team to a 5-2 victory. It was the Panthers second win in league play, to move their record up to 2-3 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Overall the Panthers are 4-5. Steve Bourdo and Chris Gillfillan game across the plate in the first inning to give DKa2-0 lead After Hackett cut the lead to 2-1 in the lop of the second, DK added two more runs in the third. Zac Cuibert scored Gillfillan for the second time in the game with an RBI triple, then came across himself. Both Gillfillan and Cuibert were 2 for 3 from the plate in the game. Blacken helped out his own cause on the mound with a triple in the fifth inning and later scored. Shawn Moore had a pair of doubles bat­ ting in the nine spot for the Panthers. The first game saw a 5-2 score go against the hosts. “Steve Bourdo pitched a great game," said DK coach Joe Charron, “just didn’t get any support.’’ DK managed eight hits, but they were spread out throughout the contest. Blacken was 3 for 3 from the plate in the first game, and led off the fifth with a dou­ ble. Cuibert knocked him home with an RBI single, but Hackett had already built a 5-0 lead. It was one of three times the Pan­ thers managed two hits in an inning. The last time DK did it. Blacken knocked across Gillfillan with a single as the Panthers tried to start a two out rally in the sixth. Cuibert was 2 for 3 in the opener. Last Saturday the Panthers reached the championship game of the Barry County Invitational in Hastings. DK took the first game of its morning from Middleville, but then fell in the cham­ pionship game 11-7 to Division H's num­ ber one team, the Lakewood Vikings. DK’s Dustin Healey (right) and Shawn Moore celebrate the end of an inning af­ ter Healey gunned out a Middleville base runner at third base on Saturday morn­ ing. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK softball team still searching for first win Kalamazoo Hackett’s varsity softball team took a pair of wins from the DK girls, who are still looking for win number one this spring, on Tuesday night. The second ga nc was a heart breaker. DK watched as Hackett pushed across the winning run unearned in the seventh in­ ning, thanks to a DK error, a sacrifice, and a game winning single. The final score was 6-5, an improvement from the opener in which the Panthers fell 13-3, but there is still improvement to be made. “We had fewer errors in the second game.” said DK Coach Kelly Yoder. “Both fielding and mental errors have been our biggest problems.” Roxann Huisman pitched both games for the Panthers, striking out four and walking two in the second contest after allowing 11 walks in the opener. DK went ahead 3-0 in the first inning of game two with three hits in the inning, in­ cluding an pair of RBI's from Cuibert. Huisman and Cuibert each had two hits in the second game for DK. The Panthers got a few good swings in the first game. Huisman again had two hits. Cuibert and Margo Lutz both hit triples, and Sam Doubledec added a double, but er­ rors came at crucial times on the other side of the play. “Every inning we had at least one error,” said Yoder. Last Thursday against Kalamazoo Chris­ tian. the defending state champs. DK was mercicd in a pair of games, first 13-1 then 17-0. “We started playing better ball all the way p to the Kalamazoo Christian game.” Yoder said. “The thing is, they’re such a belter team. We hit the ball, and didn’t have as many errors, but they just really hit lhe ball hard.” The girls have a couple of KVA matches ahead as they loox to get a mark on the left hand side of their current 0-12 record. Thursday DK hosts a doublchcadcr with Parchment, then a game against Paw Paw on Tuesday. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In me matter of BERNARD W HAMMOND FAM­ ILY. Trust dated SEPTEMBER 7. 1994 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent BERNARD W HAMMOND who lived at 1303 TAFFEE DRIVE. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 died Apnl 18.2003 leaving a certain trust under the name of BERNARD W HAMMOND FAMILY TRUST, dated SEPTEMBER 7. 1994, wherein the dece­ dent was the Settlor and SANDRA JO HAUSE was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent s death Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that ail claims against the decedent or against the trust will be lorever barred unless pre­ sented to SANDRA JO HAUSE the named trustee at 2055 TANNER LAKE RD, HASTINGS Ml 49058 within 4 montns after the date of publi­ cation of this notice DAVID H TRIPP 206 S BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 616/945-9586 April 24. 2003 SANDRA J. HAUSE 2055 TANNER LAKE ROAD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 269/948-8831 (5-1) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Betty Herbst, an unmarried woman (original mort­ gagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, Mortgagee, dated August 14. 2002. and recorded on August 21. 2002 in Instrument No. 1086046 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY-ONE AND 99/100 dollars ($80,971.99). including interest at 8 875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m, on May 22. 2003 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Let 3. except the South 6 feel thereof, also except the West 66 feet thereof, of Block 5 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 ol Plats. Page 27. also that portion of alley adjacent thereto ded­ icated to said Lot in Liber 366. Page 199. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) trom the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: April 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING RLE NO. 2003-23673-NC In the manor of Linda Sue Starkweather TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest m the matter may be barred or affected by the following TAKE NOTICE A hearing will be held on Thursday. May 15. 2003 at 4.30 p m at 206 W Court St Ste 302 Hastings Ml 49058 before Judge RICHARD H SHAW 20304 for the follow­ ing purpose ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF Linda Sue Starkweather to Linda Sue Zech Lmda Sue Starkweather 420 E Madison Street Hastings. Ml 49058 269-948-5556 (50) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU.ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE BALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Gnnage. JR. a single person, to Sebring Capital Corporation, mon gagee. dated March 25. 2002 and recorded June 20. 2002 in Document number 1060742. Barry County Records Said mortgage ts now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee by assign­ ment dated April 3. 2002 and recorded on January 23.2003 in Document number 1096100. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Forty-Two and 52/100 Dollars ($144,042.52) including interest at the rate of 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, al public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on May 22, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of sec­ tion 34. Town 2 North, Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence West 10 rods; thence North 18 rods, thence East 10 rods to section line; thence South 18 rods to point of beginning The redemption period shal be 8 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 3d days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: April 17,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee . - ma nuiKMHHIPrionaR wo 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200316983 Team X Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Filo No 207 0840 Pub 4/17-5/15 (5/8) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a pubfec heal­ ing on May 27, 2003, at 7DO P.M. in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located al 206 West Court St in Hastings. Mich The subject of the public hearing will be the considera­ tion of the following amendment lo the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended MAP CHANGE A-1-2002 Request to rezone property in Section 6 of Orangeville Township (see below). Panther Jen Glen hustles into sec­ ond behind Lakewood second base­ man Keagan Krauss. (Photo by Brett Bremer) K-Central stalls Saxon bats Saxon Tiffany Howell puts her head down after recording an out in the final inning against TK on Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ varsity softball team dropped a pair of contests to class A power Kalama­ zoo Central on Monday afternoon. The Saxons had a hard lime finding any offense in their 12-2 and 5-1 losses. In the fust game Heidi Wear and Amber Thomas scored the Saxons two runs. Holly Wilson knocked across one with an RBI single. The second game saw Central score all five of its runs in a big fifth inning. Hastings got one back in the fourth, but only one. Courtney Fortier came across to score for Hastings rr. an RBI single by Thomas. The Saxons split a double header last Friday with Caledonia, taking game one 5­ 4. but falling in the night cap 9-7. Allcrding finished the final three innings of the first game and got the win for Hast­ ings. after Amber Thomas started things off. With the game tied al four in the seventh Allcrding scored the go ahead run on a sin­ gle by Heidi Wear. Hastings had a 4-0 lead heading into the bottom of the fourth when Caledonia picked up its four runs with a two out rally that featured three walks and a couple of key hits by Lauren Hanna and Julie Wicks. The Saxons built their early lead in the third inning when Wear knocked home Al­ lcrding and Howell with a single. Then in the fourth. Allcrding knocked across How­ ell and Ashley Gibson with a double. In the second game the Saxons saw the Scots score three runs in lhe sixth inning after Gibson had scored in the sixth to give Hastings a short lived one run lead at 7-6. Caledonia took advantage of a re-arranged defense to score the runs and seal the win. Hastings* senior catcher June Bishop was injured in the fifth inning with the Sax­ ons leading 6-3. on a foul tip. and the Scots added insult to injury tying up the game following up her absence in the inning. The Saxons built the 6-3 lead with runs from Howell. Meade, and Wear in the fifth which broke a 3-3 tic. Hastings is now 2-3 in the O-K Gold with a 6-7 record overall. The girls visit Sparta for a doublchcadcr this Friday, then host Cedar Springs on Monday. May 5. The Saxons Abbie Allerdmg fires in a pitch against the Trojans on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) J From C-2 (Rural & Residential Convenience Commercial) to C-1 (Light Commercial) All of the above mentioned properly is located m Barry County. Michigan Property Descrlption/Legal Description: Parcel 408-11-006-035-20 COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC 6. T2N. R10W, TH NORTH 89DEG 5643* WEST ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 1015 38 FT, TH NORTH 61DEG 20 40‘ WES1 454 75 FT. TH NORTH 5DEG 55 WEST 282 92 FT TO A POINT PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AS BEING 1446 2 FT WEST AND 475 9 FT NORTH OF SAID EAST 1/4 POST. TH SOUTH 4DEG 03 WEST 150 0 FT . TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. TH CONTINU­ ING SOUTH 4DEG 03 WEST 100 0 FT . TH NORTH 89DEG 22 WEST 81.67 FT, TH NORTH 2DEG 16*10- EAST 6500 FT. TH NORTH 89DEG 22 WEST 46 31 FT, TH NORTH 4DEG 03 EAST 34 89 FT, TH SOUTH 89DEG 22 EAST 130 0 FT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Address 1223C Marsh Rd Shelbyville, Michigan 49344 Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbal ty or m writing whI be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any wntten response may be mailed lo the address listed below or laxed to (269) 948-4820 The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance ts available for pubic inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office located al 220 W State St tn Hastings Meh . between the hours of 8 A M to 5 PM (dosed between 12-1 PM ) Monday through Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individ­ uals with disabilities at the meeting/hearmg upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services shoud contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 W Slate St Hastings Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1, 2003 LEGAL NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D Vickery and Susan K Vickery . husband and wife (ongmal mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank, Mortgagee, dated October 23. 1990. and recorded on October 29. 1998 in Uber Instrument No. 1020061 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED SIXTY-SIX AND 75/100 dollars (546.466.75), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under tne power of sale contained in said mortgage and lhe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wd be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) PM. on May 15. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the North 40 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, for a place ol beginning, thence West 200 feet, thence South 220 feet, thence East 200 feet, thence North 220 feet, to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days trom the date ol such sale. Dated; April 10. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200224940 Team C (4/10H5/1) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING RLE NO. 2003-23674-NC In the matter of Jennifer Starkweather and Jacob Starkweather TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including; whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matte; may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE. A heanrj will be held on Thursday. May 15. 2003 at 4 30 p.m. at 206 W Court St.. Ste. 302 Hastings. Ml 49050 before Judge RICHARD H. SHAW 20304 for the follow­ ing purpose: ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF Jennifer Irene Starkweather to Jennifer Irene Zech and Jacob Aaron Starkweather to Jacob Aaron Zech Jennifer Irene Starkweather 420 E Madison Street Hastings. Ml 49058 269-948-5556 (5/1) NOTICE TO CREDITORS BERT STENGER DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED MAY 30.1990 TO ALL CREDITORS: Bert Stenger, who lived at 10111 S. Norns Road. Delton. Ml 49046-8731, died on October 12. 2002. No estate has been filed with any probate court, and it is anticipated that no estate win be filed with any probate court, there being no assets requiring probate. Creditors of Bert Stenger are notified that all claims against him. the estate of Bert Stenger or the BERT STENGER DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED MAY 30. 1990. w« be forever barred unless presented to James Stenger. Successor Trustee of the BERT STENGER DEC­ LARATION OF TRUST DATED MAY 30. 1990. whose address is 1279 E. Chickadee Lane. Luther. Ml 49656. telephone (231) 797-5807, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. The attorney for the Successor Trustee is Stephen L. Haslett. 141 East Bridge Street. Plainwell. Ml 49080. telephone number (269) 685-9877 This notice was published on May 1.2003 (5/1) 40 young people are Confirmed at St. Rose Church On Sunday, April 27 Bishop Janies Murray. Bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo visited Hastings St. Rose of Lima Church to confirm the Catholic faith tor 40 freshmen and sophomores of the parish. For several months proceeding this sacrament the youth have studied, prayed, oarticipated in at least 40 hours of community service, fhe sacrament ol Confinnation is an important step in the faith life as a Catholic for this is the time one chooses and commits to the Catholic faith for him or herself and is in toll recognition as a Catholic Adult. Pictured with Bishop Munay and the youth is pastor Rev. Al Russell of St. Rose. Those students who were con­ firmed were: Dan Anger, Alexis Baker, Sean Barrett. Sarah Brasher. Brian Cottrell, Shannon Dudley, Kayla Ellsworth, Peter Feldpausch, Aaron Fortier. Tyler Fulmer, Chad Girrbach, Mike Gurski. Daniel Hoffman. Jackson Hoke. Katrina Jacobs. Adam THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ' Oetault has boon made m the condmons ot trey m tact WUttarn J. Julnald. lo Option One Mortgage Corporate. a CaMomia Corporation fka Associates Home Equ«y Services, me., mongagee. dated March 18. 1996 and recorded Apri 2. 1996 in Document number 1009675. Barry County Records. There is daimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Staty-Three Thousand Fhre Hundred Eighty-Six and 58/100 Dollars Under me power ol sale contained in th, mon­ gage and the statutes ol the Stele o< MleNgen, neded is hereby given met the mortgage ™tl be foreoosed by a sele of the mongaged pt jmiesi. ex some part ol them, at put*c venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Mchigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 29. 2003 The premises are located in the City ol Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and era described as: Lot 2 ol R. I. Hstiderahon Addition, excepting the South 3 tael. Rrat Addition lo lhe City ol Hastings, totmeny Vittage ol Hastings, according to the recorded ptai thereof. . The redemption period shea be 6 months from me date ot such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period sha> co 30 days from ths dale at the sMe The foreciostng mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is s sxnultaneous resolution with me borrower Dated April 24, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation Iks Associates Home Equity Services. Inc. . As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (246) 457-1000 File No. 221.1156 Pub: 4/24-5/22 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by KIM­ BERLY A SPENCER. A SINGLE WOMAN to PAUL A. GETZIN AND LYNN M GETZIN DBA WEST MICHIGAN. A MICHIGAN CORPORA­ TION, Mortgagee, dated Septamber 29. 1997, and recorded on October 3.1997. as Instrument No. 1002430 BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment to CfTIMORTGAGE. INC.. A DELAWARE CORPORA­ TION. by an assignment dated March 13. 2003, and recorded on April 15, 2003, as Instrument No. 1102055 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of eighty thousand six hundred ninety seven and 69/100 Dollars ($80,697.69). including interest at 8.125% per Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1 :00 p.m. on June 5, 2003. Said premises are situated CITY OF HAST­ INGS, BARRY County. Michigan and are LOTS 23 AND THE SOUTH 1 /2 OF LOT 22 OF BROADWAY HEIGHTS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS. PAGE 48 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period she* be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: May 1,2003 CITtMORTGAGE. INC Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 4 Associates. P.O. 401 South Old Woodworth Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For information please caH: (248) 540-7701 (5/22) DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COMMUNITY FACILITIES MEETING The Community Facilities Meeting for May 5 has been postponed unbl Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School auditorium. At that bme the community will review the list of proposed projects to be voted on in September. The public is invited by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Watercolor paintings by artist Kathleen Crane of Hastings, photography by Martha Cristy-Couch of Hastings and a showing of “Pearls of the Orient” by Diane Grundy of Hickory Corners comprise a new show at the Jefferson Street Gallery in Hastings. An opening reception and premier view­ ing of the show will be held from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, May 3. The show runs through the end of May. Also on exhibit at the gallery through May 10 is “My Mother’s Legacy,” the re­ membrance sculpture featuring 1,000 wooden bowls inscribed with memories by artist Sarah Hutt, a former Hastings resi­ dent who now lives in Boston. For the show. Crane has nine watercolor paintings, including six new ones, in an ex­ hibit called “Natural Light.” Most of her works for the show are landscapes. One, entitled “White Lady," is a painting of a Hastings historic home. Cristy-Couch’s photography for the show primarily illustrates water reflections, and her exhibit is called “Reflections." In addition to pearls, Grundy will display “Peasant Painting” prints she collects. Crane currently has one of her paintings, “Walk on the Wild Side,” exhibited at the juried West Michigan Area Show at the Kalamazoo Institute of 4rts. Five hundred­ forty entries were ret cd for the show and 125 were accepted. Other Barry Appliance Repair Hitches & Brake Controls New Parts Dept. Woodland Hitch & RV 158 S. Main St. Woodland. MI 48897 (269) 367-4427 1 Block South of Blinker 116 South Grove. De*»~\ Michigan 49046 Awnings free Estimates LEGAL NOTICE Barry County artists to be featured in new show at Hastings gallery collect a debt and any infot motion obtained MORTGAGE SALE Johnson, Chase Johnson, Jennifer Johnston, Matthew Kulhanek, Alexander Larson, Samuel Larson. Ashley Lowe. Brian McKeough, Katherine McKeown, Max Myers, Adam Nini. Krystal Pond. Savannah Ramsey. Kristine Scott. Adam Sheldon, Emilie Shumway, Shelby Sleevi, Sophia Stavale, Debra Stevens, Jennifer Stout, Dustin Teixeria, Kristi Toiger. Katherine Trahan, Samuel Varderber, Kelly Wilson. Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00 RV Service & Parts County artists are featured in the show, she said, which runs through June 15. Crane’s artwork also has been exhibited this year at the West Michigan Regional Show, sponsored by the Lowell Area Arts x Council.) H : .. r . hobP Jiq She is a former president and charter board member of the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County. The Jefferson Street Gallery is located at 205 South Jefferson St. Hours are 12 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Great Gift for 2003 Grads... Give them a subscription to Keep them informed about life back home! HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS NOTICE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION ANNUAL ELECTION - JUNE 0. 2003 The last day on which persons may register with the City or Township Clerk lo vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be heto on June 9. 2003, is May 12, 2003. during regular working hours. The election is being held to vote onthe fofiowing: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION KIMBERLY A ALDERSON (4-YEAR TERM) DONALD A MYERS (4-YEAR TERM)__________ Digital Cellular Phone Ncalel Direct Connect® (digital two­ way radio . Mobile Messaging (text and numeric) Wireless Web Service* William Barr 269-623-8901 Make Your Move This Year! Start by Attending our Home Buyer Seminar Mav 6.2003 Hosted by Brent VanBuren, Realtor* & Gail Y. Dionne-Ciglar, Senior Loan Officer Ncxtd S. i'r. s Wm: 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings. MI 49058 Trade Mark Realty. Inc. Congrafufafions/M qci1 ' ( on you/i OU ‘* cXnniue/tsa/ty! I Jr S£ovc-you/t Ramify When: Tuesday. May 6.2003 Tune: 7:00-8:30 pm Cost: Free Seating la Limited (269) B4B-O614 (gj Chicago Tide Innovation For Your Success CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 367 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 7. DIVI­ SION 2, OF CHAPTER 00. OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970. AS AMENDED. TO REDUCE TNE MINIMUM QUALIFYING SIZE OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) A complete copy o’ Ordinance 367 ts available for inspec­ tion at the City Clerk's Office. City Hall. 201 E State Street. Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shall take effect and shall be m full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings Moved by May second by Hawkins that Ordinance No 367 be adopted Yeas: Tubbs. McIntyre. May. Kiernan. Jasperse. Hawkins and Campbel Nays: None Absent Beam and Wood I. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 28th day of April 2003 is available at the City Clerk's Office. Everil G. Manahum City Clerk THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hat boon made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Brien E. Winters, married man and KacyE. Winters, a married woman (original mortgagors) to Charter One Mortgage Corporation successor by merger to Charter One Credit Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March X. 2001. and recorded on May 16. 2001 in Document No. 1059765 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum at NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND FIFTY-SIX AND 63/100 dotes ($94,058.63). mdudtog interest al 8 790% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sted mortgage end tha statue in such case made and r provided, notice « hereby given toat sMd mort­ gage w« be toredosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m.. on Juno 5.2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lot 10 and lhe South 1/2 of the East 1 rod of Lot 9 of Stock 14 of Darttei Striker's Addition to ths City, formerly Wage, ol Hastings, according to ths recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records. Subject to easements, reserva­ tions. restrictions and hmrtabons of record. H any. The redemption period shal bo 6 months) trom the dale of ouch sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sate. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200318106 Team W (5/22) THIS FIRM IS A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condfttons of a mortgage made by Paul J. Vtindonborg and Theresa A. Vandenberg, hus­ band and wife (orignal mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 12. 1999. and recorded on March 24.1999 in Uber Document No. 1027004 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgager, to the Citibank NA as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated April 20.1999. which was recorded on October 31. 2000, in Uber Document No. 1051375. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR AND 41/100 dotes ($115,884.41), including interest at 10.150% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wV bo toredosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m., on June 5.2003. Said promises am situated In TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 38. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, and running thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes X seconds East. 200.00 tool along the East and West IM fine of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes Eot. 308 00 foot; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes X seconds West 200 00 feet to the West 1/8 fine ol said Section; thence North 00 degrees 05 min­ utes West. 308 X feet to the piece of beginning, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 90 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 1,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200317446 TeamS (5/22) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1. 2003 - Page 15 Hastings Middle School honor roll Sixth grade honor rRoll (corrected ver­ sion) (Third nine-weck marking period ending March 21) Editor's Note: The Hastings Middle School sixth grade honor roll published two weeks ago contained some errors, so the entire corrected list is as follows: High Honors: (3.5 lo 4.0) — Keith An­ derson, Kacy Anderson. ‘Sara Archambeau, • Dustin Bateson. "Ashley Benton, Jyssica Blanlz, Charity Bouchard. "Sarah Brandt, Trent Brisboe, "Barbara Buehler. •Carmen Burlingame. "Bryan Campbell, Robert Cathcart, "Rachel Clevenger, Mat­ thew Cooley. Alexis Craven, "Kendal Dar­ ling, ’Charles Davis, Trevor Depew, •Kayla DesVoigncs, "Leanne Dinges, Cbrtney Fitzsimmons, Katy Fluke, Heather Foote, ’Nicole Frantz, ’Taylor Gould, Am­ ber Greer, ’Bradley Hayden, Kacy Hooten, Alisha Howell, ’Timothy Huisman. Justin Jevicks, Trenton Johnson, "Carson King, •Larry Lake, Ashley Lancaster, Courtney Larsen, Joshua Lemon. Timothy Lewis, Jessica Lord, ’Justin McComb. Rachael McFarland, Dylan McKay, Anna McNally, •Kazzi Mikolajczyk, "Morgan Miller, Pauline I. Thompson FREEPORT - Pauline I. Thompson, age 83, of Freeport, died Wednesday. April 23, 2003 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Mrs. Thompson was bom June 12, 1919 in Rutland Township. Barry County, the daughter of Arthur and Amelia (Cislcr) Moore. She was raised in lhe Freeport, area and attended Freeport schools, graduating in 1937 from Freeport High School. She was married to Frank W. Thompson on Oct. 15,1937. Mr*. Thompson and her husband owned and operated “Thompson’s Grocery” in Freeport for 10 years and she was also employed at the Baby Bliss Company in Middleville for 18 years. She attended Faith Bible Church in Lake Odessa; taught Sunday School at the Freeport Methodist for several years, enjoyed crocheting and watching birds. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her sons. Dennis (Jean) Thompson of Goshen. Ind. and Thomas (Jeanne) Thompson of Freeport; daughters. Ellen (Keith) Near of Hamilton, and Karen (Rick) Pennington of Hastings .10 grandchildren: 17 great grand­ children; brothers-in-tew. Gerald Thomp­ son of Grand Ledge and Willis Thompson of Charlotte. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. Frank on Sept. 7 . 2002; brother. Kenneth Moore; sister, Virginia Endres. Services were held Saturday. April 26, 2003 at Faith Bible Church in Lake Odessa. Pastor Ralph Barton officiated. Burial was at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Howard J. McIntyre NASHVILLE - Howard J. McIntyre, age 88. of Maple Grove Township. Nashville, died Saturday. April 26. 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. McIntyre was bom on Oct. 20,1914 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the son of Orson and Olive (Brandt) McIntyre. He was a life long Maple Grove Township resident and attended the Dunham school, graduating in 1934 from Hastings High School. He was a veteran uT World War II serving in the U3. Army Corps as a medic. He was employed at Eaton Manufacturing. Battle Creek for 30 years, retiring from there in 1971. He was also engaged in farming all his life on the fami­ ly farm. He enjoyed hunting and trapping. Mr. McIntyre is survived by his sister. Kathryn Jones of Battle Creek; nephews. Ronald (Sandy) Jones of Battle Creek and William (Carol) Vandongen of Wisconsin; two great nieces and two great nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother. Brandt McIntyre: sister. Edith VanDongen; and longtime companion. Thelma Shute. Services were held Wednesday. April 30. 2003 at Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Pastor Deano Lamphere officiated. Burial was at Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call ...945-9554 LEGAL NOTICES ’Tiffany Miller. Adam Miller. ’Emily Moore. "Tess Nugent. ‘Melissa Penning­ ton, Ashlicgh Penny. "Jennifer Phillips. Sarah Phillips, ‘Megan Power. Gregory Roath, "Steven Safie. Kathryn Sanders, •Dane Schils, Preston Schwartz. Kyleigh Sheldon. Adam Skedgcll, "Molly Smith, •Robert Steinke, Ambrie Storey. "Lee Swartz. "Alyssa Thornton, Adam Wiker. •Shelby Winans, "Aaron Wright, "Stepha­ nie Wymer and Rachael Zalewski. Honors: (3.1 to 3.49) — Maegan Adams. Jason Baum, Andrew Bolton, Mitchell Bor­ den, Brandcn Courtney Allison Eaton. Na­ than Hinkle, Danielle Hobbs, Brenna Leedy, Holly Ray, Bryce Spurgeon. Mat­ thew Watson and Cameron Womack. Honorable Mention: (3.0 to 3.09) — Kaylcc Alexander. Lindsay Azevedo. Derek Birman. Heidi Buskirk, Christopher Case, Jared Clark. Jcssika Crowe, Autumn Delacruz, Megan Dclcotto, Nicholas Eaton, Danielle Elzinga, Audrey Falconer, Chris Floyd, Nicole Gorodcnski, Margaret Hal­ ford, Jessica Kaczmarczyk, Bradley Keeler. Shcena Kelley. Zachery Lloyd, Luke Mans­ field, Julie Pennepacker, Erin Pettengill, Haley Prater, Kaitlyn Semler. Leah Shaef­ fer. Amber Shepler and Kylie Standlcr. J Fred Ray Glidden Jr. BUSSFIELD - Fred Ray Glidden Jr., age 78, of Blissfield, passed away suddenly on Saturday. April 26. 2003 at the Bixby Medical Center in Adnan. He was bom on Aug. 4. 1924 in Mooresville, Ind., lhe son of Fred Ray and Bernice Pearl (Ward) Glidden. Sr. On Feb. 7, 1953 he was married lo lone E. Ashabranner. She preceded, him in death on Aug. 23. 1992. Fred graduated from Mooresville High School in 1942. He served in the U.S. Navy in 1944 as a naval flight engineer during World War II. After returning home he attended Purdue University and received a bachelor of sci­ ence degree in Aeronautical engineering. Fred worked as a fire inspection engineer for the Indiana Lumberman's Insurance Co. in Indianapolis. He later got involved with real estate in lhe 1970’s and eventually owned and operated Glidden Realty, which later became Glidden Builders and still operates today. Fred was very involved in politics and very active with the Republican Party. He served as a council member and village president of Nashville. Mich. He was a pasi president of the Blissfield Kiwanis and served two terms as president of lhe Greater Blissfield Chamber of Commerce. He was also very active in the First United Methodist Church of Blissfield and held various positions on the church coun­ cil. In 1988 he was president of lhe Ixnawec County Board of Realtors, where he also was selected to receive the Golden Rule Award and Realtor of lhe Year Award and received both lhe same year. Fred was also a past member of the Lenawee County Toastmasters. He was active in the Mooresville Masonic Lodge #78 and also the Blissfield V.F.W. Post #10912. In his spare time, he volunteered for the American Cancer Society and Hospice of Lenawee. He enjoyed traveling and antiques and had recently rekindled an interest in wood working. He loved to play cards and spend tir.e with his family. Fred is survived by his children, JoEllen (Wapren) Salkin of Cleveland Heights. Ohio. Barbara (Richard) Haase of Huron, Ohio, and Daniel (Helen) Glidden of Taylorsville, Utah; five grandchildren, Ashden, Carroll, Jennifer. Bryce and Jordan; and a ver)- dear friend. Kathy Bussing of Blissfield. Mich. In addition lo his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Juanita Cecil. Funeral services for Fred were held on Wednesday, April 30. 2003 at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield. Pastor Michael Mayo-Moyle officiated. Burial followed in Pleasant View Cemetery in Blissfield. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorials to be given to either lhe American Cancer Society or to Hospice of Lenawee. Arrangements were made by Tagsold Funeral Home of Blissfield. Mich. Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCI­ ATES P.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORM? T1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR TH/., PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFFJE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIL­ ITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Robin L Glass, a single woman to United States of Amenca. acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 10. 1991. and recorded on April 10.1991. in Uber 514, on page 55. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE AND 62/100 DOLLARS (S62.963.62). including mterest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will' be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on May 15. 2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: LOT 7. REPPERTS ACRES. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26. RIGHT OF WAY IN FAVOR OF CON­ SUMERS POWER COMPANY. AS DISCLOSED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN LIBER 243, PAGE 217. BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS. BUT OMITTING RESTRICTIONS. IF ANY. BASED ON RACE. COLOR. RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. AS CONTAINED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN LIBER 293. PAGE 151. ITEM NO 08-10-014­ 223-00. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days trom the date of such sale. Dated: April 2. 2003 United States ol America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States of Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 46334 (5/8) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Saia THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J. Orr, aka Timothy James Orr, a single person (original mortgagors) to First Federal of Michigan, the Michigan operating name <?f Charter I One m F.SK. Mortgagee. amc May 7.1M». and recorded on May 1$, 1999 in Instrument #1029789 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at a ~ date hereof the sum of TWENTY-NINE THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AND 24/100 dollars (129,688 24), including interest ai 5.250% per an.'rum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on May 29. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: That part of the East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast fractional 1/4 Section 6 Town 3 North, Range 9 West Rutland Township Barry County Michigan described as commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 1334.36 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4 thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds West 690.0 feet along the East line of said East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast 1/4 to the Point of Beginning thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 666.92 feet thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 10 seconds West 250.0 feet along the West line of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4, Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East 666.83 feet, thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds East 250.0 feet along the East line of said East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast 1/4 to the Point of Beginning. Subject to and together with an ease­ ment for ingress egress and utility purposes over the East 66 feet to the South 940 of said East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast 1/4. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: April 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. UK 48025 File #200317279 Team W (5/15) By David Stowers There is a great company in the area called Netpenny.net. Netpenny.net offers fast, reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Interent access to our commu­ nity for only $4.95 a month they have no contracts, no set up fees and they don't even require a credit card - With the cost of Internet for most fami­ lies in mir area running in excess of $19 95 or more per month, it’s refreshing to know that we have a highquality/low-cost alternative For more info go to www.netpenny.net or call them toll free (888) 248-7239. thence North 60" 11 East 252 80 leet; thence North 49’28' East 219 feet; thence South 36"47' east 140 feet: thence South 69* 17' East 849 leet to the 1/8th Itne; thence South 1°33' West 771.70 feet; thence North 88’44 West 243.75 feet; thence North 52’15' West 333 92 feet: thence North 84-31 West 348 80 leet. thence North 88*11' West 388.45 feet to the place of beginning Also except commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31; thence South 405 feet; thence South 63° East 248 feet, thence North 7-49' East 524.7 feet; thence West on the East-Weat 1/4 line 291.6 feet to the place of beginning. Also except commencing at the Northeast cor­ ner c» the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31 for the place of beginning; thence South on the 1/4 Ime 95 feet; thence North 89° 10 Wes* 644 feet; thence North 11’45' east 97 feet lo the East-West 1/4 fine, thence North 89*1 O' East 624 feet to the place of beginning Also except commenc..ig at the West 1/4 post of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 9 North, thence South 405 feet, thence South 63’ East 248 leet to the place of beginning; thence East 1045 leet to the 1/8 bne. thence South 848 feet, thence North 69*17' West 849 feet, thence North 36*47' West 206 8 feet to the shore of Fuhr Lake, thence Northwesterly along shore of Fuhr Lake to the place of beginning, being part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 9 West . _s The'redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: April 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200234458 Team G (5/15) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 366 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 3. OF CHAPTER 10. Of THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1070, AS AMEHOED, IN ORDER TO DELETE TH£ REQUIREMENT THAT A PLANNING COMMISSIONER SERVE OH THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS A complete copy of Ordinance 366 is available tor rapecbon al the City Clerk s Off.ce City Hall 201 E State Street Hucbngs. Michigan Thu o,-.nance Niall lake effect and ■> xll bo m lull to.ee from the date of a, publication m the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter lor n.e Cay ot Hastings Moved by May. recond by Hawkins that Ordinance No 366 be adopted Yeas Tubbs. McIntyre May. Kiernan Jasperse. Hawtons and Campbell Nays None Absent Bieam and Wood I. Everil G Manshum. Cay Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 26th day ot Apnl 2003 is avar able at me Cay Clerk s Otfce Everil G. Manshum City Clerk NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wiH conduct a pubic hearing for the following Case Number V-11-2003 James & Tana Bagley Location: 2943 W Shore Dr m Sect to* 30 of Johnstown Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 20x16-ft addition onto an existing home that it is too close to the side lot line (0.86-ft and 1 93-tt) tne minimum ts 6-ft: and ts too dose to the front lot line (15 5-tt). the minimum is 35-ft. in the RL-1 zoning district Case Number V-12-2003 Jeff 6 Ginger Helmut. Location: 6683 Messer Rd., w Section 8 of Cartton Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 32x40-ft attached garage closer to the front tot line (1 5-tt and 5-tt). the minimum is 50-ft. and too close to tne side lot line (2-tt). the minimum is 20­ ft. in the A zoning district. Case Number V-13-2003 Ray Ramos Location: 4758 Bea St. in Section 5 of Orangeville Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 28x-49-tt single family dwelling closer to the rear lot line (1-tl). the minimum ts 35-ft from the road right of way. Also requesting a variance for a 12x24-ft addition to an existing detached garage that is too dose to the side tot line (8-ft). the min­ imum is 10-lt; and too close to the rear tot line (25.5-tt). the minimum is 35-ft from the road right of way. in the R-2 zoning district. Case Number V-14-2003 Darrell Burke Construction (applicant); Russell Ameter (property owner) Location: 1491 Clearview Dr. in Section 5 ot Johnstown Twp Purpose: Request ng a variance to erect a 12x20-11 addition to ar existing home that ts too close to the front tot line (17-ft). the minimum ts 35-ft. tn the RL-1 zoning district. Case Number V-15-2003 Michael A Gayelynn Goodenough. Location: 482 Gastoll Rd . in Section 33 of Carlton Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 32x48-lt (1.536 sq ft.) detached accessory build­ ing larger than the maximum allowed size of 32x32-h (1.024 sq ft), with a height of 18-ft. (the maximum is 16-ft). Also requesting doser to the front lot bne (27-ft). the minimum is 35-ft. in the RL-1 zoning district. MEETING DATE; May 13. 2003. HMt 7:30 pjn. PLAGE; Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St., Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of the above described property(ies) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desmng to present their views upon an appeal either verbaNy or in writing wiH be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (269) 948-4820 The variance applicatton(s) ts/are available for public inspection at lhe Barry County Planning Office, 2W West State -Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 pjn. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday Ptease call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County o' Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by wntmg or calling the foltowing: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (4/17) NEW LISTING TMC-1M - Hastings City 1 Schools - Meticulous 2 bedroom ranch with hardwood floors and butt-ins. Full B-dry basement, coveret porch, new roof and updated electncal 2002. yard bam. shaded lot. all make tort great home a perfect buy at .................... 412.000 TMW-028 - Hope Twp.. D-K Schools - Bring your clothes and move right into this furnished 2 bedroom. 1 bath cottage with SC of frontage on al sports Cloverdale Lake. Just in time to enjoy summer at the lake tor........ .474,900 NEW LISTING TMC-117 ■ Woodland Village. Lakewood Advertisement $4.95/mo Internet? Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FiRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha*: been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marcia G Dunnmgan. a single woman (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 21. 2001 and recorded on May 30. 2001 as document No 1060603 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the DLJ Mortgage Capit:.' Inc Assignee by an assignment dated January 2. 2003, which was recorded on Apnl 7. 2003. Document *1101548 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be di e the date nereof the sum of NINETY-EIGHT Tr.w-SAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 99/100 dollars (S98.644 99). including interest at 9 125% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgage premises, or some part of them, a' public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on May 29. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. The land referred to in this Policy, situated in the County ol Barry. Township ol Hope. State of Michigan, ts desenbeo as follows The West fractional 1/2 of the Southwest frac­ tional 1/4 of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan, except land lying Soutn of East and West high­ way and also except, beginning at a point on West hne of said Section 31. 816.23 feet North of Southwest comer, thence North 626 87 feet, Schools - Large 4 bedroom home between elementary and Classic Paik. Country kitchen, covered porch, deck. 2+ stall garage, great small town living al...........................414400 TMC-168 - City of Hastings - One and half story house on Comer lot. This turn ol lhe cen­ tury home features nne foot ceilngs. oak floors and fenced back yard Maintenance tree extenor, dose to downtown and southeastern school. What a great home for toe couple just starting out at.................................... $94,900 NEW LISTING SELLERS/ BUYERS IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING A REAL .ESTATE CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. TMK-332 - Hastings Twp. S Schools - 3 bed­ room. 2 bath. 1.344 sq. ft. 1996 manufactured home All major appliances n-Juding softener and central air. 24x32 attached garage, deck and double lol in the pines in quiet paved back street less than 1 mile south of city limits. Trade Marketed to first ................. $99,900 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 Fax 260-045-0524 www.trademarkrealty.coin 305 S Broadway (M-37) • Hasting, �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1. 2003 Three NE 4th-graders named History Day national finalists Three Northeastern fourth-graders were named National Finalists in Michigan His­ tory Day competition Saturday. April 26 at Grand Valley State University. Gabraclle Eaton won “Best Entry Michigan History” in her age category. She received a $100 prize sponsored by Friends of Michigan History. Morgan Stowe won “Best Use - Family History” in her age category. She received a $50 prize sponsored by the Michigan Ge­ nealogical Council. Torri Barry won “Best Entry - Michigan Women’s History” in her age category. She received a $i00 prize sponsored by the Michigan Women’s Studies Association. All three NE students were nai:onal fi­ nalists in lhe statewide competition, tut be- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Timothy James Orr, unmarried (original mortgagors) to Charter One Bank. N.A. f/k/a First Federal ot Michigan, the Michigan operating name ot Charter One Bank. FS B . Mortgagee, dated May 7, 1999, and recorded on May 14, 1999 Instrument 11029581 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at th4 date hereof the sum ot ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX AND 57/100 dollars ($121,006.57) including interest at 7 050% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m., on May 22, 2003. Sard premises are situated r. TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: That part of the East 1/2, Southwest 1/4, Northeast fractional 1/4, Section 6. Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan, desenbod as: Commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section, thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 1334 36 feet along the South kno of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds West 690.0 feet along the East fine of said East 1/4, Southwest 1/4. Northeast 1/4 to the Point of Beginning; thence South 89 degrees ^8 minutes 35 seconds West 666 92 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 10 seconds West 250.0 feet along the West fine of said East 1/2. Southwest 1/4, Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East 666.83 leet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds East 250.0 leet along the East line of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4, Northeast 1/4 to the Point of Beginning. Subject io and together with an ease­ ment lor mg. ass, egress and utility purposes over the East 66 feet of the South 940 feet of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4, Northeast 1/4. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated Apnl 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team W (248) 593-1312 Trail & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200317278 Team W (5/8) THifi FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBX-ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED THIS ARM IS A DEST COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William J. Allen. A Married Man and Linda F. Allen. His Wife (original mortgagors) to Investaid Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 21. 1999, and recorded un July 28, 1999 in Instrument No. 1033094, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc­ as assignee by an assignment dated March 6, 2002, which was recorded on August 3. 2002, in Instrument No. 1086679, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol FIFTY-SIX THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN AND 52/100 dollars ($56357.52). inducing interest at 11.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is liereby given that .aid mort­ gage will be fomciosed by a sale o! the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1 DO p.m., on June 5, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103 of the plat of Hastings Heights, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof. Also commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 103; thence North 88 degrees 30’ East 20 leet; thence South l degree West 100 feet; thence North 88 degrees 30' West 20 feet; thence North 1 degree East 100 feet to the place of beginning, being a part of tht> Northwest one-quarter of Section 8. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Also beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 4 of the Plat of North Ridge Estates #1. according to the recorded piat thereof, thence North 88 degrees 30* 00* West on the extension of the South line of said plat 60.00 feet to the East Ime of an alley vacated on October 24. 1966; thence North 01 degree 00’ 00‘ East (measured as North 01 degree 00' 27* East) along said East line 130 0 'eel. thence South 88 degrees 30' 00' East 60 00 feet to the West fine of said piat; thence South 01 degree 00' 27" West along said West line 130.00 toet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) trom lhe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 1.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200023830 Team X (5/22) SUBSCRIBE to the BANNER and KEEP INFORMED! Call Us at 269-945-9554 QUR-QfFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW If YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE-SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua A Troemel, an unmar­ ried man, to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 22. 2001 and recorded April 11. 2001 in Document No. 1058000, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Six and 40/100 Dollars ($114,136.4) including interest at the rate of 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Slate of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 8, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 863.28 feet along the North line of said Section 16, for point ot beginning; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West 600 leet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 230 feel parallel with sari North seefun fine; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds East 600 toet parallel with said Weet line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds East 230 leet along said North section line to point of begin­ ning. Together with and subject to a 40 loot wide easement for ingress and egress, centertine described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence Non. « degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 1113.29 feet along the North line of said Section 16 for point of beginning ot said center­ line; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 sec­ onds West 385.93 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence South 14 degrees 06 minutes 11 seconds East 233.35 feet; thence South 54 thence South 32 degrees 41 minutes 17 seconds# East 73.66 feet to a point of ending of said cen­ tertine. The side lines of said easement extended points or property boundaries. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 3, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Pub:4/3-S/1 Rte No. 238.0020 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTE M PT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFiCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua Smith, a single man (original mortgagors) to Fairway Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 15.1999. and recorded on June 22.1999 in Uber Document No. 1031552 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, as assignee by an assignment dated March 11. 2003, which was recorded on March 25. 2003, In Uber Document No. 1100691 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is ci aimed to be duo at the date he reof the sum of SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE-HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 59/100 dollars ($75,371.59). including interest at 8.125% per Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sals of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO PM. on May 15. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point 523 feet South of the Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 26; thence South along Tanner Lake Road. 285.5 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence North 285.5 feet, thence West to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: April 10. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 File # 200315608 (4/10)-(5/1) Team J cause of their age they won t be traveling to Washington. D.C. for national competi­ tion. Only middle and high school students can compete in National History Day. The theme for the Michigan History Day competition was "Rights and Responsibili­ ties in History." The three Northeastern finalists gave oral presentations on three African American women. Eaton gave a presentation on Rosa Lou­ ise Parks, a black woman who sparked a national bus boycott after she was thrown in jail for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white person. Stowe made a presentation on Harriet Moses Tubman, a black woman who used the Underground Railroad to escape slavery and then helped many other slaves escape their bondage. Torri Barry made a presentation on So­ journer Truth, a black woman whose life as a slave was made famous through a book published by Truth and friend Olive Gil­ bert. All three students used the same presen­ tation they’d produced for a special Black History Month project undertaken by stu­ dents in Tim Ncwsted’s class each year. The students first won a regional Michi­ gan History Day competition March 8 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. After their regional presentations, the stu­ dents were able to receive advise from the judges on how to improve their perform­ ances for state competition. At the state competition, Newsted said the students followed the judges’ advise, adding backdrops to their performances and putting more drama in their presentations. After their performances at state compe­ tition, the NE students were asked ques- Northeastern Elementary School teacher Tim Newsted is pictured with national History finalists (from left) Gabraelle Eaton, Torri Barry and Morgan Stowe. lions by the judges, such as how they had researched the subjects of their presenta­ tions and what they’d learned through the process. “Gabby talked about how blacks and whites really need to be treated equally.” Newsted said. “Torn talked about lhe im­ portance of women's rights.” Morgan em­ phasized the important role of family in Harriet Tubman’s efforts to save her own family and others from slavery. Newsted said. Families of all three students were on hand for the competition, which featured hundreds of competitors from around lhe state. Newsted said. Michigan History Day was sponsored by ihc Historical Society of Michigan. The competition was designed to promote the study of history in schools and create an appreciation of history in students, educa­ tors and community members. Hastings High School honor roll announced Hastings High School , (Third marking period ending March 21) Seniors High Honors (3.50 to 433 grade point average) — Laurence Adrianson, “Molly Alderson, Tamera Alexander, Christopher Armstrong, Megan Avery, Molly Benningfield, Emilie Beuzelin, Aaron Bolthouse. “Casey Borror-Huisman, Dustin Bowman, Lucas Brehm, Jenna Bryans, Brandon Buehler, Amanda Burton, Megan Butler, “Casey Cady, Justin Carley, “Brent Chap­ pelow, Donald Converse, “Laura Dipcrt, Jason Dipp, “Jesse Doe, Brett Donley, Brian Donnini, “Emily Dreyer, Krystle Dunn, “Amy Easey, Courtney Fortier, •Joel Gibbons, Matthew Gibbons, “Emily Heath, “Katie Hesterly, Emily Hoke, Tif­ fany Howell, Wendi Iler, Natasha Jones, Derek Krallman, “Samuel Krouse, Craig Laurie, Tammuz Mead. Heather Ogden, Akiko Okumura, “Olivia Pare', “Jennifer Peake, “Jessica Pond, Justin Prater, Colette Purucker, Heather Robinson, Kathryn Safic, “Christina Schantz, Eli Schmidt, Brittani Schoemer, “Jennifer Shaw, Brooke Sheldon, “Kcrianne Sherwood, “Jcramey Shoebridge, Jessica Smith, Joseph Smith, Teresa Smith, Keith Stoudt, Nicole Swartz, Dominic Tormen, Alicia Totten, Rick Volosky, Kai Ward. Bethany Weeks, “Kris­ tina Welton, “Bradley Wentworth, Cody White, Holly Wilson, * Andrew Worth and Jenipher Wymer. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Joshua Bailey, Jeffrey Baker, Stacey Buck, Richard Burke II, Bruce Carpenter, Jessica Chceseman, Skylcr Ci neo. Ashley Day, Brian DeVries. Paul Downing, Jeffery Eddy, Megan Fal­ coner, Erin Fish, Seth Higbee, Benjamin Jacobs, Lyndsi Kenyon, Ryon Lear, Cassandra Meade, Bryan Myers, Arica Newton, Re­ bekah Nicholson, Niki Noteboom, Court­ ney Oakland, Justin Peck, Anthony Ram­ bin, Jessica Ranguctte, Jessica Rose. Chris­ topher Rounds, Steven Sckrecki, Colleen Shellenbargcr. Judy Slaughter, Tanya Ste­ phens, Holly Taggart, James Vickery, Samantha Wallace and Jessica Woodman­ see. Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09) — June Bishop, Sabrina Buck, Justin Cordray, Trever Davis, Rachel Deppe. Angela Dipp, Megan Frazier, Beau Furrow, Elizabeth Gerber, Gerald Givens, Jacob Heuss, Eliza­ beth Holla's, David Kilmer, Joseph Lancas­ ter, Andrew Logan, Danielle Long. Andrew Lustey, Travis McMillan, Joshua Milleson, Nathan Selby, Nicholas Storm. Carrie Stow, Kcri Terpening, Amanda Vanburen and Ashley Wanland. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT . OBSERVER Juniors High Honors (3.5 lo 4.0) — Kristen Beckwith, “Drew Bowman, Heather Car­ roll, “Sarah Clevenger, Margo Cboklin, “Erin Dahn, Carmen Desvoignes, Danielle Drumm, Jessica Falconer, “Mark Fcrrall, “Michael Fox, Whitney Garrison, Jami Hayes, “Erin Hemcrling, Jonathan Hollis­ ter. Lindsey Hussey, Hilary Hutchins, Col­ lin Kaiser, “Brenda King, Jeremy Lock­ wood, Nickolas O'Hcran, John Oliver, Ryan Prater, Justin Pratt, Nicole Prough, “Jennifer Quada, Ash lee Rizor, Katherine Sclvig, “Samantha Slecvi, “Nicholas Thompson, Anna Trumble and Kcri Wills. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Frances Adkins, Victoria Andrews, Matthew Aspi­ nall, Ashley Belson, Erin Bernard, Jona­ than Britten, Courtney Brown, Ashley Bunge, Elicia Burbank, Eric Byington, Ni­ cole Campbell, Adam Case, Caleb Case, Sara Clark, Rebecca Davis, Amy Demond, Brian Doozan, Mark French, Lisa Gerber, Aaron Hasman, Heather Heinrich, Daniel Hodges, Matthew Hoffman, Billy Holtrust, Katie Hotchkiss, Joseph Ingallina, Jill Jol­ ley, Scott Larsen, Matthew Lipstraw, Sta­ cey Marlette, Joseph Matthews, Stephanie McNally, Ashley Miller, Krystal Miller, Chasity Neil, Angela Norris, Brian Olm­ stead, Casey Pcnncpacker, Pamela Peter­ son, Amanda Rose, Jami Shilling, Vincent Stavale, Morgan Steward, Alice Trout, Heath Vanbelkum, Jennifer Wanland, Pat­ rick Wilde and Leah Wood. Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09) — Jim Cocnen. Christopher Coryell, Amber Davis, Randy Haire, Christopher Kuestner, Stephanie Miller, Stephanie Mills, Andrea Murphy, Shanon Reil, Eric Schiedel and Ashley Vannockcr. Sophomores High Honors (3.5 to 4.0) — Elizabeth Acker, Zachary Allen, Timothy Aspinall, Jacquelyn Bcduhn, Megan Bolthouse, Stephanie Buskirk, Jaymce Campbell, Jesse Cappon, Allison Cooney, Cody Depew, Catherine Fish, “Sarah Frantz, Bethany Gieseler, Andrew Griggs, Danielle Hodges, Kelsey Howell, Jason Hudson, “Amanda Hurless, Katrina Jacobs, Curtis Krallman, “Alexander Larson, Anna Lawrence, Am­ ber Lcpard, Kyle Lustey, Michael Ncwsted, Adam Nini, Christy Pohja, Shannon Poll, Danielle Prough, “Kristin Pufpaff, Evelyn Rappaport, Katie Ray, Taylor Raymond, Evelyn Roscoe, Kaihlyn Rounds, Brandon Schwartz, Bridgette Stahlhood, Jennifer Stout, Graham Tuinstra, Stacy Tyrrell, “Courtney Waklcy, “Brent Wallace, Heidi Wear and Joshua Wescott. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Daniel Anger, Mariah Bachert, Courtney Barnard, Sara 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME Bustancc. Ashley Chase, Robert D'Agost­ ino, Kurtus Daniels, Kathleen Davis, Kevin Dickinson, Jared Ford. Eric Frith. Ashley Gielarowski, Heather Gleason. Heath Hel­ mer. John Henning, Dan Hoffman. Stephen Hollister, Ashley Ingle, Brent Kelley, Jor­ dan Kimble, John Kinney, Kathryn Law­ rence, Ashley Lowe, Derie Lustey. Amber Main. Joshua Maurer. Andrew Mcpham. Nicole Noviskey. Charity Schantz, Jennifer Shoebridge, Luke Tossava, Paul Wanland and Steven Wilson . Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09) — Tia Blood, Nicole Cichanski, Theresa Constan­ tine, Jaimcson Fisher, Chad Girrbach, Stephanie London. Thomas Miller, Amber Peck, Bradley Pelkey. Katie Slocum. Hailic Terrel, Megan Ulrich, Kristin Williams and Melissa Wymer. Freshman High Honors (3.5 to 4.0) — Kaylyn Armstrong, “Lauren Azevedo, Alexis Baker, Regina Bouchard, Allison Bryans, Grcggory Cain, “Scott Coleman, Nicole Cordray, “Barbara Crawford. “Daniel Dimond. Zachary Fay, Douglas Fcrrall, David Gallagher. Eric Gillespie, “Emily Haney, Andre Hile, Amber Hoffman, Nicole Jager, Jodi Jolley, Samuel Larson, Renee Marr, Amber McClelland, Jessica McLaughlin, Alex McMillan, Michael McPhillips Jr.. Bradley Mead, “Jessica Mikolajczyk, Chclsic Passmore, Viola Payne, Stephen Pcurach. Brooklyn Pierce, Kyle Quada, “Jeffery Quick, Hillary Ranguettc. “Erika Schroeder, Elizabeth Shafer, “Craig Sher­ wood, Emilic Shumway, “Shelby Slecvi, Joshua Smith, Rachel Smith, Chelsea Standlcr, Rebecca Trevino, Julia Thomas. Tasia Thompson, Kristina Tolgcr, Katherine Tra­ han, Jessica Vanburen, Kimberly Van­ nockcr, Krystal Wait, Lora Wincgar and Rene Wincgar. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Jcana Bishop, Russell Burgdorf, Shanna Burgett, Jolene Checscman, Marion Christensen, Kayla Clark, Jessica Coy, Brandcn Curtis, Kati Dakin, Joclenc Daniels, Meagan Depew, Kayla Ellsworth, Sarah Ford, Mariana Garza, Leah Harris, Tascha Hinckley, Jen­ nifer Johnston, Devin Jordan, Lauric Karrar, Samuel Lewis, Jennifer Madsen, Brian McKccugh, Amanda McQucm, Nicole Meredith, Ashley Morgan, Derek Myers, Max Myers, Jessica Newton, Leah Ovcrmirc, Krystal Pond, Jessica Roper, Lee Selby, Adam Sheldon, Kenneth Shelling­ ton, Jacquelyn Siska, Mallori Spoelstra, So­ phia Stavale, Chase Todd, Monica Tread­ well, Jadynn Vanier, Marissa Vanwingen, Garret Walker, Heather Wilcox and Benja­ min Zaccanclli. Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09) — Amanda Anderson, Joshua Colella, Shan­ non Dudley, Chantel Gerber, Bradley Hayes, Tracy Hom, Ashley Jarman, Brooke Koons, Jared McKee, Kara Newman, Na­ talie Pennington, Andy Tobias and Kelly Wilson. Alternative Education High Honors (3.5 to 4.0) — “Anthony Benedict, Nicole Burbank, “Gail Bums, “Erica Davis, Melissa Boren, Matthew Mays, Richard Morrison, Latisha Standler and Tasha Woodmansee. Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09) — James Burton and John Straley. “ — Indicates 4.0 gpa or higher. �The Hastings Barrier - Thursday. May 1. 2003 - Page 17 Ehlers town meeting scheduled for May 10 Barry County area residents are encour­ aged lo share their views with Third Dis­ trict Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Satur­ day morning. May 10. at his annual town meeting in Hastings. The meeting will feature a report by Eh­ lers on his activities in Congress and an open question-and-answer period. "I look forward to hearing from the peo­ ple 1 represent in Congress about the issues that are of concern to them and reporting on my work in Washington." said Ehlers. R-Grand Rapids, who was elected to his sixth term in Congress last year. The Third Congressional District in­ cludes all of Barry County. Cast members of the play “The Man Who Came to Dinner" are pictured. (A com­ plete list of cast members is contained in the accompanying story.) DKHS spring play is romantic comedy The Delton Kellogg High School Theater Arts Company will present the romantic comedy "The Man Who Came to Dinner” May 8. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Cost is $4 per person. The play, written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, revolves around a character named Sheridan Whiteside. Whiteside has dinner at the home of friends, then slips on the friends’ doorstep. He is injured and has to convalesce at the friends’ home for six weeks. His stay is punctuated by odd events, such as ex-con­ victs coming to dinner, strange gifts arriv­ ing for Whiteside, such as penguins and an octopus, and a budding romance between Whiteside’s secretary and a young newspa­ U.S. Rep. Vem Ehlers perman. Whiteside attempts to break up the romance, with even more madcap events occurring as a result. Director of the play is Janet Tower, a teacher at Delton Kellogg High School. Cast members include Amanda Anaya. Amber Anderson. Jannelle Aukerman. Brandon Beeler. Stephanie Bercndt, Kevin Case, Christina Conklin. Lindsey Fairchild. Elliot Goy. Ross Green. Lyndsay Ham­ mond. Michael Hiercr. Rachel Hofmann. Breanne Humphreys. Jessie Johncock. Bethany Jones. Nicklaus King. Kaitlyn Kiser. Kyle Kiser. Karianne Kozan. Youkyung Lo. Ashley Lybrink. Joe Robiinson. Rachel Ruley, Nalausha Slceman. Langdon Tower and Aaron Walters. The meeting will lake plaee Saturday. May It), from 11 a.m. lo 12 low in the Council Chambers of Hastings Citv Hall. 201 East State St. Anyone who needs special accommoda­ tions should inform Congressman Ehlers' Grand Rapids office al (616) 451-8383 at least 48 hours prior lo the meeting. Ehlers, who was first elected to his scat in Congress in a special election in Decem­ ber 1993. has held a town meeting on a Sat­ urday morning in Hastings every spring since 1994. Playing the Stanley family are (from left) Ross Green, Ashley Lybrink. Kaitlyn Kiser and Lyndsay Hammond. Local businesses show audience home decorating tips ■ -r- V . 4 .... Z -tl/1 Give Dorothy Conklin a few cloth nap­ kins, stemmed glassware, candles and some silk flowers and she can transform an ordi­ nary table into a stunning one. Conklin, owner of Heart’s Desire, the Back Door Deli and River Bend Travel, demonstrated a variety ot options for home accessory decorating at a recent meeting of the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club. “Let your imagination run loose.” she told the group. She told the women to use things they have on hand for decorating. ”Wc all have things that we’ve had for years. It just stays in our lives. We don’t go out and buy tons of new things. Sometimes we don’t know what to do with them so they just sit,” Conklin said. For example, she showed how a mirror can be a base for a centerpiece and give decorating a new flair. "These arc things you can do that arc very inexpensive. I love to entertain. The thing of it is when you do it. have fun. Don’t make it work, but make it attractive. You can be the worst cook in the world and if you have a neat table setting that you ha­ ven’t gone out and bought sluff for. people will remember that.” she said, noting that an egg beater and wooden spoon in a cen­ terpiece is a conversation starter. Most of Conklin’s program involved demonstrating ideas rather than talking about them. For one of her examples, she used dishes with a chicken theme and pul a chicken napkin ring around the napkin and added a plastic egg. "You can do this very same thing with anything you have at home. Don’t think you have to go out and buy new." said Conklin, chairwoman of the club’s Home Life Department. . . , . . . into a work of art by adding decorative marbles inside the bottom and putting a , . candle on top of them. That same kind of wide mouth vase can be used to tuck a branch of silk flowers inside and another branch could be wrapped around the out­ side for another look. “1 love to do this. 1 guess it was born and bred in me." Conklin said. “1 do enjoy it. I guess that’s why I have my store.” After creating one of the centerpieces, she said. "It’s so simple to do. It only took me two minutes." “She docs it so easy,” commented Club President Mary Pennock. Conklin asked for three volunteers to make a table arrangement from items she brought to the meeting. Joyce Hargrove. Janet Edwards and Barb Benner accepted 10 Ba.. „ . . the challenge, and the audience applauded their decorative skills, too. as did Conklin, saying ’very nice.’ Club Vice President Donna Brown said she appreciated Conklin’s willingness to share her decorating talent with club mem­ bers and the community. Conklin has been active in the Hastings area community as a former president of the local Chamber of Commerce and re­ cently helped revive the Hastings Holiday Home Tour to benefit the proposed county domestic violence shelter. Heart’s Desire has opened up its new spring room in the lower level, said club member Joyce Daugherty. "If you haven’t been there yet, go. because it’s beautiful and they’ve done some remodeling and you’ll get all kinds of ideas. The ideas for that store have come from Dorothy’s ideas.” said Daugherty, who noted that she wasn’t on the payroll. Also at the meeting, two new directors Veroia Mills and Lucie Ketchum - were in­ stalled by Pennock, who welcomed them to the board. Joyce Hargrove shows the completed display she made. Dorothy Conklin, chairwoman of the club’s Home Life Department, showed how to use ordinary, cute and simple items to create attractive centerpieces and home Janet Edwards (right) volunteered to create a display during the program. ‘ ■ She noted a pitcher she bought when the Hastings Kmart opened. She didn’t know what to do with it so she placed odds and ends of silk flowers in it and uses it to decorate a guest bedroom. Put some can­ dles nearby and add a couple of little chick­ ens, she said. Doll furniture, stuffed animals, dolls, wire baskets, grapevines, candles, old fash­ ioned books topped with antique glasses, birdhouses, stones and miniature lamps arc some of the items that can be used to make attractive groupings in the home, Conklin said. She also transformed a tall glass vase displays. I �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1. 2003 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Can...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ( hi ram 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. 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(269)623-5755 WATER DELIVERED FOR swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Call Tim for fast reliable service, reasonable rates at 517-719-6319. Servicing Bar­ ry, Ionia, Kent 6c surround­ ing areas. SALES: immediate position available for part time or full time. We are looking for per­ sons knowledgeable in arch­ ery and/or guns and shoot­ ing accessories. If you have a broad interest in archery and/or guns, we'd like to hear from you. Apply in per­ son or send resume to: Bob Hayes c/o Bob's Gun 6c Tackle Shop, Inc. 2208 W. M­ 43 Hwy., Hastings, MI. 49058 WANTED DRIVERS: CDL A or B with Chauffeur with some mechanical experience. C6cN Supply, 1654 S. M-37, Hastings.________________ CLASS A DRIVER wanted hauling oversize loads. $500+ a week, must be expe­ rienced with at least 53' trail­ ers, 3 yr, no points, drug screening. (517)852-9402, (269)838-9253 evenings only. DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. Also hiring for night. (616)248-7729._______ GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE is now accepting appli­ cations. Must be 18 to apply and able to pass random drug test, will train. Call (269)795-7388.____________ HELP WANTED: body shop tech's assistant, detailing 6c clean-up. Apply at Gold­ sworthy's Body Shop, 412 Haynes Loop Dr., Hastings. OFFICE ASSISTANT: PART time, 24 hours a week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Secretarial and receptionist skills to include computer proficiency using Word and Excel. Experience with taking meeting minutes helpful. Reliable, organized, witn good telephone and customer service etiquette. Please drop off or mail re­ sume and references to the Southwest Barry County Sewer 6c Water Authority, 1191 S. M-43 Highway. Del­ ton, Ml 49046____________ TELEPHONE PROFESSIO­ NAL - local transportation company seeks individual with strong phone skills. Wage commensurate with experience, part time. Send resume to: HBI, P.O. Box 1991, Grand Rapids. MI 49501 or email resume to: hbigrandrapidsOyahoo.com. @W MS A 19-year-old Hastings man was sen­ tenced last week in Barry County Circuit Court to six to 15 years in prison for a con­ viction of third degree criminal sexual con­ duct. Jerrid A. Risk had pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping a charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct. He was convicted of engaging in sexual pene­ tration with a 14-year-old girl. Prosecutors also agreed to drop a habit­ ual offender notice. Risk had a prior felony conviction for a larceny from a building in Kent County ir 2002. He was given credit for 182 days already served in jail. The victim's mother told Risk that she hoped he realized the seriousness of his crime. She said her daughter was made to feel as if it was her fault that the crime hap­ pened. The mother said her daughter “did nothing to deserve this" and that she was “a good student, who'd never been in trou­ ble." “Now she is a different person.” lhe mother said. She said she hoped counseling would help Risk and that he learns “no" means “no.” Risk’s attorney told Circuit Judge James Fisher that Risk won’t be a repeat offender or predator. The attorney said it is Risk’s intent to get counseling and take classes while in prison. Risk told Fisher, “I’m sorry for what I did to her. I’m going to prison. There’s two people who really know the truth and 1 guess she has to live with this. I’m going to prison. I’ll forgive her for this.” Fisher told Risk, “It’s obvious you don’t know the seriousness of your crime from what I’ve heard.” Fisher said he doesn’t want to put the victim through any more of this. In other recent court business: • Aaron W. Smith, 21, of Delton, was sentenced to another year of probation un­ der the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act for violating his probation by driving drunk and failing to complete requirements for his GED. He was serving probation for a 2002 conviction of selling and manufacturing marijuana. Smith told Fisher that he’s in treatment for alcohol abuse. Fisher replied, “1 hope you'll keep it up. You are doing good. You are to complete high school education." • Elizabeth E Griddle, 22, of Nashville, was sentenced to one month in jail and was placed on probation for two years. Criddle pleaded guilty to resisting and Obstructing a police officer on Jan. 22, 2003. She received credit for 39 days served. Criddle also pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly on Jan. 22. Charges of malicious destruction of police or fire prop­ erty and malicious destruction of personal property were dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Fisher asked Criddle what her goals were. Criddle replied, “Graduation with a job, a car and a family.” Fisher told her that her assaultive behav­ ior won’t get her there. “1 hope you’ll change,” he said. “It will require a change in your lifestyle.” • Daniel J. Rodriguez, 19, of Delton pleaded guilty to charges of violating his probation by committing a felonious assault March 21 after he threatened three teens and a 20-year-old with a knife at his M-43 residence. Sentencing was set for May 29. • Kevin Adkins, 46, of Hastings was sen­ tenced 6 to 20 years in prison for making and selling methamphetamine. Adkins pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of four other felony drug charges and a charge of being a second of­ fender. Adkins admitted to operating a meth lab at his Baltimore Township residence. Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said that Adkins’ meth lab was the “most organ­ ized criminal group that we’ve had for methamphetamine." Defense attorney Carol Dwyer called Adkins operation “a rag-time group of ac­ quaintances without regular customers.” Dwyer disputed the prosecutor's claim that it was an organized criminal group. “Birds of a feather flocked together and cooked some meth," Dwyer said. “We’re all here together, but we’re not an organ­ ized group. No evidence exists they organ­ ized." Dwyer said the chatter found in Adkins’ letters written in jail “considered an option COLOR copy family photos for sharing. S PRINT PLUS atJ-AdGmphia of fleeing from justice as would anyone in­ carcerated for such a long period of time." McNeill said Adkins chose to be actively involved and lead a meth group. Dwyer told the judge. "By his own ad­ mission. Adkins said he's a pathetic drug addict. But he’s always been employed at a good level and was a scout leader. He doesn’t know how to cook meth and hasn’t cooked meth. Others cook the junk for him. However, he has a skill to make money " Adkins told Fisher. “I am a major drug addict. I don’t deny it. My addiction to methamphetamine has given me mental fa­ tigue. It's unbelievable the power lhe drug has. I watched myself destroy what I’ve built. It's been hard on me and friends. I don't know why I started using and how. I was mental>y incapable of stopping the drug. It's taken control of me. The addic­ tion of this drug is so overwhelming. 1 think a meth addict should have 120 days in »our jail. I came here lo start a new life. Ninety-six days in jail is the best thing that happened to me. “I’ve got 15 years sobriety with alcohol and cocaine. I’ve raised my children to be good citizens and given them a good foun­ dation. I'm a builder and I've destroyed a fortune. I've worked hard to be a responsi­ ble person in life. I put friends and family first. No one can say anything bad about it. Fisher told Adkins. “Il’s a very unfortu­ nate situation. I understand what you said about its powerful effects. That’s why lhe law sets a high level." • Thomas Joo-Sung Ward. 30. of 1706 S. Broadway. Hastings, pleaded guilty to op­ erating a vehicle under the influence of al­ cohol. third offense. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for one day served: $1,820 in fines, costs and fees: 24 months' probation: de­ fendant must undergo substance abuse treatment and is to be released to tether program upon completion of jail term; $50 monthly supervision fees. Local man accused of sexual assault HASTINGS — A 27-ycar-old Hastings man was arrested for first degree criminal sexual assault Wednesday, April 23, by the Hastings Police Deparment. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said. Scott Planck is accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old Hastings teen al a party in the 100 block of South Market Street. The alleged assault occurred in a bedroom of the residence after the victim passed out. Leedy said. The victim awoke during the early morning hours as the assault was taking place, at which time the suspect left the nxwn. he said. Planck was arraigned and released on $5,000 bond. Woman charged with embezzlement HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department arrested an employee of Fclpausch Express Mart on charges of embezzling several hundred dollars since December, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy Tammy Richard, 28, of Hastings admitted to taking cash, lottery tickets and money orders, Leedy said. Richard has been arraigned and released on bond. Local man held in domestic violence HASTINGS — A 25-ycar-old Hasting man was arrested on domestic violence charges for allegedly assaulting his livcnn girlfflCWat the 400 block of S. Jefferson on Monday, April 28, said Hastings Police Department Deputy Chief Mike Ixedy. After receiving a call from a neighbor about a domestic fight in progress at about 2:34 a.m., officers confronted Christopher Hawthorne, who was attempting to leave his apratment. Upon investigation, police said Hawthorne and his 23-ycar-old girlfriend had argued throughout the day. The victim said Hawthorne “went off* on her, throwing her to the floor, striking her in the face and ripping her clothes. She said Hawthorne also de­ stroyed her phone as she tried to call her mother for help and “dropped kicked” the vic­ tim's kitten across the apartment, Leedy said. The victim received minor injuries and did not seek medical treatment at the time of the assault, he said. Hawthorne has been charged with domestic violence, phone cutting and one charge of animal cruelty. Woman injured when bike hits pole HASTINGS — A 69-year-old woman suffered minor injuries after she lost control of her bicycle and hit a pole as she descended a ramp in Tydcn Park Monday, April 28, at about 6 p.m, said Sgt. Josh Sensiba of Hastings Police Department. Evelyn Gillespie was complaining of shoulder, elbow and knee pain, Sensiba said. She was taken to Pennock Hospital. Rutland resident discovers intruder RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A Rullind Township man heard noises in the basement of a duplex in the 2000 block of West State Road Monday, April 21. and upon investi­ gation found an intruder. A scuffle resulted and the intruder fled, Michigan State Police of the Hastings Post said. The intruder was described as a while male in his late 20s, six fed tall, shaved head, with a tattoo (possibly a rose) on his right forearm, police said. It is unknown if any items were missing. State Police are asking anyone with information to contact Silent Observer at 1-800­ 310-9031 or the Hastings Post at (269) 948-8283. Woodland man’s vehicle strikes truck WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A 39-ycar-old Woodland man’s vehicle struck a pick­ up truck when he failed to yield the right of way at Vclte Road and Brown Road and af­ ter he stopped for the stop sign Monday, April 21, Michigan State Police Trooper Donna Thomas said. Jon Faught did not see the truck driven by Carl Featherly, 61, of Hasting. Fcathcrly was slightly injured, Thomas said. Seat belts were worn and alcohol was not a factor, she said. Faught was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way. Man charged in Orangeville burglary ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Hastings man was charged for breaking and entering a home on Lindsey Road in Orangeville Township April 10, Michigan State Police Trooper Donna Thomas said. Karl A. Bloomberg also was charged with uttering and publishing a stolen check from the home, Thomas said. Children’s bicycles reported stolen WOODLAND — A Woodland woman reported her child’s bicycle missing from East Franklin Street between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. April 22, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post said. The blue and silver BMX Mongoose bike was left in her yard. Another Woodland parent reported two bicycles belonging to her children taken dur­ ing the day from her yard also on Tuesday, April 22, police said. One bike is a Mongoose Wildcat, rust brown and possibly a 20-inch frame. The sec­ ond bike is a Huffy Diesel, dark gray, police said. State Police are asking anyone with information to contact Silent Observer at 1-800­ 310-9031 or the Hastings Post at (269) 948-8283. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 1. 2003 - Page 19 DK girls do enough to get past Vikes Chief Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Weaver presents the Chair­ man's Choice Award to Barry County Magistrate Karen Daniels as Bill Womer and Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land watch. Secretary of State talks to Barry GOP by Susan Temere Staff Writer “No man is g<x»d enough to govern an­ other man without the other man’s con­ sent.’’ were words spoken by President Abraham Lincoln, the figurehead of Barry County Republicans' annual Lincoln Day dinner held last Friday at the Middle Villa in Middleville. Retired Sgt. Major Bill Womer of lhe U.S. Army honored Lincoln’s memory with a story about hi.s first year in office. " Thank God for Michigan.' Lincoln is reported to have shouted many times as the president called for 75,000 militia to defend the Union when Gen. Bcaureguard fired on Ft. Sumter and 11 states seceded, including Virginia, directly across the river from the Capital.’’ Womer said. "Michigan’s 1st Infantry came from nine communities and left Detroit on May 11. 1861.” Womer said. “They were the first to arrive from a western state. “Thus it was. when President Lincoln called. 92.220 Michiganians left their voting by placing a driver’s license through a card reader, which can be used at any polling location. “A voter won’t have to vote where they live with this method,” Land said. With the passage of the law in place for the November 2000 election when Rogers won his congressional scat against then State Senator Diane Byrum by less than 100 votes, college students on campuses arc required lo return home lo vote in lhe election. Land was elected to serve as Michigan’s 41st Secretary of State in November. She took office on Jan. 1. She is the slate’s chief moiur vehicle administrator, chief election officer and keeper of the Great Seal. She is second in line of succession to the governor and acts in that capacity whenever both the governor and lieutenant governor are out of state. Prior lo her election. Land served as Kent County Clerk from 1992 to 2000. Barry County GOP Chairman Mark Englerth and Reynolds presented seven awards of special thanks. The First Amendment Award for free­ dom of press went to News Director Dave McIntyre, of WBCH radio. Reynolds said McIntyre is Barry Coun|* i'4y> only Hrosdttsst joutfalisl and he's been ' doing it for 44 years. McIntyre docs lhe 6 a.m.. 7 a.m., 8 a.m., noon and 5 p.m. news. “Freedom of the press allows us lo be an informed electorate.’’ said Reynolds who presented the award. “You can’t make in­ formed decisions at lhe ballot box if you Guest speaker Terri Lynn Land. Michigan Secretary of State, at the Barry County Republican Lincoln Day dinner. homes, jobs and loved ones to serve the Union aim later to emancipate four million slaves.” the retired Sgt. Major said. “In the bloodiest of all American wars. 14,855 men from Michigan died.” Womer is now a social studies teacher at the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy in Battle Creek. Guest speaker Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land has been applauded for saving half million dollars (or $500,000) for omitting her name from new signs at Secretary of State buildings around Michigan, said Brian Reynolds. Barry County Republican co-chair of the Issues Committee, who introduced the secretary. "With term limits, it’s not appropriate to put my name up there.” I^ind said. And she noted that Michigan leads lhe nation with our Qualified Voter File, which lists who is registered to vote and where. Michigan will receive $45 million lo up­ grade voting systems, such as eliminating the lever and punch card ballots and turn to electronic ballots, she said. "The goal is to make it easier for people like the disabled and military to vole and replace old voting equipment." Land said. “The federal money is to improve the elec­ tion process so we don’t have a situation like Florida’s election in 2(MX). She said that in a little over a year. Presi­ dent George Bush will need lo be re-elected and it won’t be easy. “We’ll need to go out and get more votes.” the secretary said. “Where re here to honor Abraham Lincoln. He kept us united. Remember what Abraham Lincoln said — A house divided against itself can­ not stand.” When asked what she’ll do lo correct the disenfranchisement of lhe voting student population on college campuses as a result of a recent law sponsored by Congressman Mike Rogers. (R-BrightonJ when he was a state senator. Land said she plans to have don't know what’s going on.” Last year’s recipient was J-Ad Graphics Publisher Fred Jacobs. The Second Amendment Award was pre­ sented to Skip Coryell by last year’s recipi­ ent. Dave Stevens. “The right to keep and bear arms wasn’t so that we could only hunt: it’s a deterrent lo an out of control government.” Stevens said. “So our government knows that we can always defend ourselves.” Chairman’s Choice Award was pre­ sented to Barry County Magistrate Karen Daniels by Michigan Supreme Court Jus­ tice Elizabeth Weaver. Englerth said. “This award goes to ex­ traordinary people for extraordinary­ things” Last year, the award went to two depu­ ties who volunteered their time and money in New York City shortly after 9-II, Englerth said. Vivian Connor, Vice Chair of the party, said. “Karen is a kind, caring, understand­ ing. loving and selfless person who con­ stantly puts others before herself. In a job that can be frustrating and stressful. Karen has never allowed it to rob her of her hu­ manity or compassion." The remaining awards presented at the dinner were: - Commitment to Dignity Award pre­ sented to former State Rep. Terry Geiger for a well-run state senate campaign. • Statesman Award to former stale Rep. Bob Bender for service lo the party and community. • Leadership Award to Vivian Connor for leadership in the party. • Community Service Award lo Dave Neeson for service lo children in sports ac­ tivities. THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos! FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS Nonh of Hastings on M-43 Delton lopped Lakewood 2-1 Tuesdaynight in a battle between two of the coun­ ty’s improving soccer programs. The DK girls improved their record to 3­ 5 on the season by doing just enough to get past the host Vikings. With ’he game lied at one midway through lhe second half, a DK corner kick was banging around in front of the Lake­ wood net. Il came out, was fired back in. and Nikki Bechtel managed to sneak the re­ bound past Lakewood’s Leah Burns into lhe back of the goal for w hat would prove to be the game winner. It was the second goal of the night for Bechtel who also scored the game’s open­ ing goal midway through the first half. Bechtel chased down a teammates throw in. and raced around the left side of lhe Lake­ wood defense until she could see nothing between herself and Lakewood’s goalie but 20 yards of green, and fired a shot over Burns. Lake wood’s Alexandria Taylor knotted the game at one with 15 minutes remaining in lhe firs’, half on a free kick outside the DK goal in what became a pretty physical contest. DK Coach Paul Harter thought his girls should have had an easier time. “We let them slay in it too long, and one good kick changes the whole complexion of the game.” “We played a little belter at the end, but not smooth at all. We didn’t adjust to their defense very well.” It was good for the Panthers to get a win however, after going up against a lough Hackett team and falling 10-0 on Monday. Nothing worked for DK in that contest. “Il was just a bad game.” said Harter. “There are no two ways about it. When you play like that you pay for it, and when you play a team like Hackett, you pay for it twice.” Last Thursday, the Panthers were knocked off by Vicksburg 3-0. Harter said that his team played hard, but Vicksburg was just a better team. “They didn’t back down.” Harter said of his girls. “We look shots, but Vicksburg, they’re a good team. We look plenty of shots, just none of them found lhe back of DKs Nikeata Bechtel (1), who scored both DK goals on Tuesday against Lake­ wood. races for a throw in around Viking Nicole Harmer. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the net.” DK now faces a busy stretch with games al home against Otsego tonight. Thursday May 1. at Niles on Friday, at Maple ValleyMonday. then at home on Tuesday against Parchment. Going the distance... Hastings’ varsity baseball team broke into the win column last Friday, twice. The Saxons took both ends of a double- z header from Caledonia lo’gct their 'first two ' O-K Gold wins of the season, and first two wins overall. The first game saw the Dustin Bowman go the distance on the mound for the Sax­ ons with four strike outs, allowing just three earned runs in a 11-5 victory. Hastings was led at the plate by lhe Bowman duo of Dustin and Drew. Drew Bowman knocked across four RBI’s with a single and a double. Dustin Bowman added one RBI with a triple and a single. Hastings took a 2-0 lead in the opening inning, then tallied six runs in the sixth to push further ahead, 8-1. Caleb Case added a pair of RBI’s, while Brian DeVries, Luke Olmstead, and B.J. Donnini each batted across a run with one hit in the contest. Scott Larsen added a double for the Sax­ ons. Larsen took the hill in game two and pitched the Saxons’ second complete game of the evening, striking out 12 while allow­ ing just three earned runs as the Saxons rode his right arm to a 5-3 victory. Larsen struck out two Scots in six of the seven in­ nings in the contest. • Dustin Bowman had a pair of RBI's for the Saxons as they knocked in four runs in the fourth inning to go up 4-1. Drew Bowman, Justin Pratt, Adam Case, and Ryan DuiLs all had hits in game two for the Saxons who improved their season re­ cord lo 2-6. with a 2-3 mark >n the O-K Gold. The Saxons will look for a couple more O-K Gold wins when they visit Sparta for a doublchcadcr this Friday, then host Cedar Springs on Monday. May 5. Last Wednesday, ihc Saxons fell 6-0 to Kenowa Hills. “Justin Pratt pitched well, but was vic­ timized by three errors.” said Saxon Coach Marsh Evans. Pratt gace up just three earned runs in five and two-thirds innings, but left the game in the sixth down 6-0. The Saxon de­ fense held Ihc Knights scoreless unitl pick­ ing up one run in the fourth inning, and it snowballed from there. Kenowa added three runs in the fifth, then two more in the sixth. Dustin Bowman led the Saxon bats with two singles. Larsen. White, and Pratt each had one hit. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire. Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 Scott Larsen turns back towards first base to beat a throw coming towards TK first baseman Kyle Holst (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thanks to you Barry County... 23,938 times resi­ dents of Barry County accessed United Way services through the 23 member agencies. United Why, The Way Barry County Cares, Community by Community r Get your color film processed THE SAME DAY at J-Ad s PRINTING PLUS 150 Teams Needed Immediately! Ask about our priority dispatch. O\*ner Operators Esper-cnced Driver* Solos Teams Graduate Students COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-8I8 MORE PAY (1 888-667-3729) HASTINGS 4 �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1 2003 Bulldozer helps stop field fire in Middleville a shovel to knock down that amount of fire." Marcntcttc said I think if he had A quick-thinking bulldozer operator helped Thomapple Township Emergency Services firefighters stop a large, fasl-mov mg field fire Saturday that sent smoke bil­ lowing over Middleville and attracted doz­ ens of spectators. The fire, unintentionally ignited by two teen-agers shooting off bottle rockets, blackened 1<>4 acres north of Lee Elemen­ tary School before it was extinguished by 2K firelighters from TTES, Caledonia Fire Rescue and the Department of Natural Re­ sources Eric Dykstra, a bulldozer operator for D m Valley Excavating, had just finished working on the Towne Center development when he noticed smoke southwest of the Middle Villa Inn. He said he drove his pickup toward the smoke, and saw the two teenagers running from the fire. Dvkstra fetched his dozer, and starting plowing a hreb eak as Games raced south and cast toward Lee and a neighborhood northwest ot M-37 and West Main Street. The two teen-agers ran to one of their homes and reported the fire to a parent, who dialed 911. Notified of the fire at 3:42 p.m.. TIES firefighters were on the scene within three minutes and requested assis­ tance from Caledonia, the DNR and Free­ port Fire Rescue. When we made our way behind the Middle Villa Inn. we came out on the north side ot the tire and were upwind, and it was pret’y obvious that we weren't going lo catch it from behind, said TTES Chief Mark Marcntcttc. "It was moving pretty fast through very dry grass. Wc redirected all of our other responding units to come in from the south and cast to get between the fire and the homes and other structures in the area." Marcntcttc said as he moved along the west edge of the fire toward Lee in TTES' four-wheel-drive utility vehicle, he picked up the father of one of the teen-agers. The man was trying to fight the fire with a shovel. He did his best, but it was going to take a lot more than a conscientious citizen and firc away from home* in the area, and Dyk­ stra was already plowing a firebreak that would significantly reduce the acreage in­ volved. He just came clattering through the smoke." Marcntcttc said Talk about an in­ stant feeling of relief! I hc tire had already made its way to the last one or two hundred yards ot field behind l.cc. but here was this guy with fire swirling around the blade of his dozer knocking down the flames. Mr. Dykstra single-handedly changed the situa­ tion wc faced when wc arrived " Marcntcttc said the fires advance was stayed out there much longer, there was a good chance he would have been overrun. When I spotted him. he was facing a wall of fire that was taller than he. It was time to punt and have our firefighters make a de­ fensive stand in a better, safer place. Marcntcttc said as he circled around the fire and headed for Lee. he came upon two encouraging sights The initial excavating for the Towne Center Development had left a wide swath of dirt that would keep the Mopped 20 minutes after the first fire crew arrived with TTFS. Caledonia and DNR crews suppressing the flames as Dykstra plow cd the firebreak The rapid turn ot events horn a fast­ moving fire to containment enabled IT’ES to divert Freeport screw just as they arrived m Middleville to assist with the suppres­ sion effort Freeport was sent to stand by at Hastings fire station. while Hastings BIRCH dealt with another fire. Marcntcttc said he met with thv two teenagers who caused the fire and then par­ ents. "They were very cooperative." Marcnlelte said They already knew ih.it bottle rockets arc illegal in Michigan, and now Im sure they know why. They're not bad kids, they just erred in their judgment Wc know were Ihc bottle- r<K*kcts came from, and wc vc addressed the source Wc vc dis cussed the matter with a Barry County Sheriff’s deputy and the State Police Fire Marshal's Division, and no charges will be filed." Concealed weapons advocates win suit Michigan’s Court of Appeals in a unani­ mous. lengthy opinion, struck down lhe City cf Ferndale’s ordinance against carry­ ing a concealed weapon. The decision will have impact on the City of Hastings, which last winter adopted a CCW ordinance modeled after Fern­ dale's. but in January decided under local grass-roots pressure to suspend the local measure until the court made a ruling. Chuck Pcrriconc of Delton, director of the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO). said he is pleased that Michigan’s Court of Appeals has found in favor of “properly licensed resi­ dents whom choose to carry in accordance with strict state laws*' and said the ruling "reminds local government of its proper role." Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said Wednesday. "Al this point, the city has elected not lo enforce lhe ordinance. If it is found not to have legal basis, we II have to rescind or revise. It depends on how the original decision was overturned Wc need lo confer first with our city attorney (Stephanie Fckkes)." Ferndale adopted an ordinance in 2001, prohibiting citizens from carrying their li- censed, inspected firearms in city buildings. The MCRGO immediately filed suit on be­ half of Michigan sportsmen and women. While the Circuit Court found in favor of the ordinance. Michigan’s Court of Ap­ peals announced. "Ferndale’s ordinance is pre-empted by stale law and. consequently, we reverse." Michigan's new law permitting law abid­ ing citizens to carry concealed weapons, except in certain designated locations, such as schools, hospitals and child care centers, went into effect on July 1. 2001. Pcrriconc said he was appreciative of the unanimous decision. "Local governments arc. of course, enti­ tled to a reasonable level of sovereignty." he said, "but not where state law already exists or when their action conflicts with constitutional rights." Pcrriconc shepherded the passage of Michigan’s Concealed Cany Law during his tenure as Speaker of the House. "Ferndale burned through significant tax dollars on this. It's the criminals carrying illegally they should be focusing on. not the law-abiding citizens that their own local gun boards approved." MCRGO President Dr. David Fclbcck was more blunt: "It s a shame that a pri­ vate. non-profit group of Michigan citizens such as MCRGO is compelled to file an ex­ pensive lawsuit to prevent locally elected officials from ignoring state law." With respect to the lawsuit itself. Dr. Fclbcck went on lo state. "Michigan’s fire­ arms owners need to know that MCRGO is the only group that cared enough to defend (heir rights in court.** Michigan’s legislature passed the Fire­ arm Pre-emption Law in (MCL 113.1102) more than a dozen years ago lo prevent lo­ cal governments such as Ferndale from passing ordinances that restrict firearm ownership. Carol Bambcry. MCRGO’s cor­ porate counsel, was responsible for the law ­ suit and argued her case just this past Janu­ ary. “The Court of Appeals has unanimously held that the legislature’s enactment in 1991 of MCL 113.1102 prohibited Ihc en­ actment of such local ordinances." she said. She went on to point out that, “since this is a published decision, all such local ordi­ nances are now illegal." Since the enactment of Ferndale’s ordi­ nance. the MCRGO has filed suit in a num­ ber of jurisdictions to preserve Ihc state's Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles now in stock at Dreisbach! 00 PONTIAC GRAND MHX « 3800 V6. LOCAL TRADE . NEW TRES -$199 MONTH OR >wc**cow $9,995 99 FORD EXPLORER XLT 67K. LOCAL TRADE. VERY MCE' $12,995 99 CHEVY 3500 CREW CAB 4X4 53K. IS PKG. 350 VORTEC. NEW TUES $19,995 00 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2500 4X4 LT. 6 OV-8. HARD TO AND $24,888 ability to prohibit the enactment of local or­ dinances in patchwork fashion. Stale Sena­ tor /Xian Cropscv. a long-time advocate of COX' and an MCRGO Board Member, stated. "This is a tremendous v ictory tor the right to bear arms in self defense. I am proud lo serve on the board of the only or­ ganization that had guts enough to stand up and lake these oppressive local govern­ ments lo court." State Representative Susan Tabor, chair of the Conservation and Outdoor Recrea­ tion Committee, expressed the same senti­ ment. "Thank goodness the MCRGO was will­ ing to fight for our rights. That dedication is why I’m proud to sit on their board." The MCRGO counts more than 32.<XM> members statewide. Founded in 1996. the group was lhe leading stale-based advocate of CCW and is now regarded as a potent political force. The MCRGO continues to work closely with citizens and legislators lo develop new safety and training initiatives while defending rights set forth in the state and federal constitutions. Hastings’ ordinance prohibiting carry ing a concealed weapon in city-owned build­ ings was been pul on hold al its Jan. 27 meeting in an K-l vote. The council adopted the ordinance in December. Pcrriconc. a former Mate legislator who recently moved lo Delton from Kalamazoo, spoke in opposition lo Ihc local ordinance at the jan. 27 meeting. "I believe the municipalities that have passed these local laws arc being used (by the MML)." Pcrriconc said. "Law abiding citizens (carrying firearms) aren't the ones you need lo worry about, it's the criminals who don’t follow the rules... You don'I know how many law abiding citizens have carried concealed weapons into this build­ ing. but there have been no incidents." Summer taxes to be collected for state schools by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Taxpayers in Barry County will join with others in Michigan and make a lax payment this July. When the Stale of Michigan passed Pub­ lic Act 243 in 2002, this meant that all tax­ payers, regard les of whether or not they paid their taxes in the tall previously, will now pay their taxes in summer as well. But they will only be paying the Statu Education Tax. For this year the rate will be reduced from six mills to five. In 2(KM the rate will return to six. Other school taxes from local bond issues will be on the winter tax bill. While the SET will he paid by all tax­ payers this summer, the summer SET col­ lection docs not change the overall amount of property taxes paid each year. The SET will not be collected with the winter lax bills beginning this December. Summer tax bills arc sent out on July 1 and the bill must be paid by Sept. 14 in or­ der to avoid interest penalties. Some taxpayers may apply to defer pay­ ment of the tax until the winter bill. Those eligible for deferral arc those 62 years old or older who have a household income of $25,000 or less. Those with a disability that qualifies them for an extra personal exemption on their state tax form are eligible for the de­ ferral. Property that is classified as agricultural property may qualify for a deferral if the re­ ceipts of the farming operation arc not less than the household income of the owner. Anyone who meets the criteria must complete a form each year to have taxes deferred without a penally. 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Only rain slows Delton tracksters See Story on Page 5 See Story on Page 10 The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Arts Council sets recital for tonight The Tbornepple Arts Council of Barry County will present a recital at 7-30 p.m. tonight (Thursay. May 8) at the First United Methodist Church, a»W. Green St, Hastings. Scholarships will be presented to yotift of Barry County to help fund their participation in summer camp ex- by Susan Temere Staff Writer Stadenu were selected for scholar­ ships after undergoing an application and audition process in early April. Udon than 30 students will be receiv­ ing scholarships al the recital Thurs­ day. Of these students present, six of the students will perform. Scholarship award presentations will follow the re­ cital. The Th riupple Arts Council is able lo offer scholarships annually be- * mflWw of the Ms Ctxi cB.The endowment is administered The recital is open to the public, and all arc encouraged to attend and support area youth as they perform and are recognized. 8SK-- kfckoff planned Charlton Park director on the job George Shannon, new director at Chartton Park, has been on the job since May 1. Tm just trying to get my bearings," he said." I'm trying to get to know the staff, foundation and board members." He added that he believes the role of Charlton Park is "to educate, to promote tourism and community pride." Shannon and his family come from California, but his wife is a native of Marquette and they both at­ tended Michigan State University. Drain Commission official’s charges dismissed in court by Susan Temere Staff Writer Barry County area residents are en­ couraged to share their views with Third District Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Saturday morning, May 10. al his annual town meeting in Hastings. The meeting will feature a report by Ehlers on his activities in Congress and an open question-end-answer pe­ riod. Ehlers last November was elected to his sixth two-year term in Congress. The Third Congressional District in­ cludes all of Barry County. The meeting will take place Satur­ day. May 10. from 11 a.m. to 12 noon in the Council Chambers of Hastings aty Hall. 201 East Stale St. ' Anyone who needs special accom­ modations should inform Congress­ man Ehlers' Grand Rapids office at (616) 451-8383 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Ehlers, who was first elected to his seat in Congress in a special election in December 1993, has held a town meeting on a Saturday morning in Hastings every spring since 1994. More NEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE 50* Local murder in 1972 solved by DNA probe NEWS iRIEFS Rep. Ehlers to visit Hastings Saturday See Story on Page 15 Thursday, May 8, 2003 VOLUME 150, NO. 19 A kickoff meeting for The Ameri­ can Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Barry County in August will be held Monday, May 12, at Pennock Hospi­ tal's conference room in Hastings. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. for committee members and 6:30 p.m. for team representatives. The Aug. 8-9 event takes place at Tydcn Park in Hastings where team members from businesses, families, churches, school groups and other or­ ganisations walk and camp out during 24 hours of entertainment, celebration and reflection. A "Victory Lap" recog­ nizes local cancer survivors and a luminaria ceremony honors and remem­ bers those who have faced cancer. Hastings mam becomes bishop Felony charges of obstruction of justice against Barry County Deputy Drain Com­ missioner Judy Milan were dismissed Mon­ day by Judge James Fisher in Barry County­ Circuit Court. Fisher granted the defendant’s motion for directed verdict and dismissed the case after it went to trial and the prosecutor fin­ ished their arguments. Fisher said he did not find enough evi­ dence for a jury to consider the matter any further, said Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. Milan was accused last year of taking part in a conspiracy to hinder authorities in their investigation into the suspected homi­ cide of 32-ycar-old Lynctte Kocher, who died of a drug overdose last May in Rut­ land Township, according to a Barry County District Court document. “We did our best.” McNeill said. “Our intention was to respect that a person died in this situation and a child was missing and was the subject of a court pickup order of an abuse and neglect petition. Our posi­ tion was this was a serious matter and we took it seriously. Yet. we accept the court’s decision there was not enough evidence for a jury to consider this.” The criminal complaint filed by the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office charged that Milan. 52. obstructed justice by “inten­ tionally and knowingly” participating in a conspiracy with (suspects) to hinder authorities as to ’he identity and/or cause of A murder mystery in Barry County has been solved because of DNA evidence used lo link a deceased Michigan man to the 1972 death of Betty Jean Goodrich of Lans­ ing. Goodrich, 44, was last seen Aug. 11. 1972, at a Meijer store in Lansing on West Saginaw Street, said Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post. Her body was found the following day in a wooded area in Cas­ tleton Township off Bayne and Price Roads, just inside Barry County. Children of Mrs. Clark Miller of Bayne Road found the body, according to a 1972 Hastings Banner article. Goodrich had been stabbed and stran­ gled. Her car was found in the store’s park­ ing lot. Reports say the car had been at the scene of the murder and had been driven back to Lansing. JusCaftrr thr discovery of Goodrich’s murder, detectives had some evidence from the crime scene, but not enough to arrest a suspect, said Detective Sgt. Shelley Hcindel of Michigan State Police First District Headquarters. “State Police investigators now We substantial evidence linking Charles Joseph Emery, formerly of Mason, to the murder scene,” Heindel said. “Emery, however died of natural causes at 65 years old in April 1992.” The case had remained unsolved for nearly 30 years with no new leads until Oct. 2, 2001, Heindel said. State police de­ tectives re-opened the case and re-exam­ ined the 29-ycar-okl evidence. “Investigators found DNA samples among the stored evidence,” Heindel said. “Specifically, we still had sperm in a con­ dom found near the body. And at the time of the homicide investi­ gation. the original detectives interviewed Emery as a suspect and took cigarette butts from him and placed them into evidence, she said. The samples were sent to the Slate Police Lansing Forensic Science Laboratory for testing. The lab did a DNA profile and came up with a match on Emery. “The DNA from the sperm and DNA found from saliva on the cigarettes matched.” Heindel said. “The original de­ tectives probably never dreamed that 29 years later, through the use of something called DNA, the fruits of their labor would pay off.” Charles Joseph Emery, a suspect in the 1972 murder of Berry Jean Good­ rich. has been found by DNA evidence to have committed the crime. Emery, however, died at age 65. in 1992. She said this case was successful be­ cause of twe important factors. “The original detectives on this case did an excellent job gathering evidence from the crime scene and then preserving it.” Heindel said. “And the diligence and hard work of the crime lab scientists because their teamwork enabled them lo show that the evidence originally found at the scene matched our suspect.” At the time of Goodrich’s murder, Em­ ery had been released from prison and was on parole for a felony kidnapping in Jack­ son County, for which he received a sen­ tence of 30 to 60 years in 1958. Prioi to that, he was sentenced to five to 25 years for a 1951 rape in Montcalm County. Hcindcl said. After Emery was released on parole in 1976, he was never in prison again, she said. But several times detectives would watch him throughout the years. “His last residence was Mason, where detectives observed him pulling a home- See MURDER, page 18 See DRAIN, page 18 Public input sought in superintendent search The Hastings Board of Education will hold a public meeting Thursday. May 15. at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings High School choir room to obtain input trom area citi­ zens on the search for a new school super­ intendent. Representatives of a search firm with which the board has contracted, the Michi­ gan Leadership Institute, will be on hand to collect input regarding the skills, abilities, leadership style, etc. the board should seek in a new superintendent. According to institute consultant Thomas Pridgen, public input is being encouraged to assist in the development of a leadership profile and job description for the new su­ perintendent. Members of the board will be in atten­ dance al the meeting. The board is replacing Superintendent Carl Schocssel. who has been with the dis­ trict since 1983 and will retire in mid-sum­ mer or early fall. Monster marvels induce thrills ‘n chills Lots of high wheelin' thrills brought joy to the audience of more than 2.300 when Monster Trucks engaged in car crushing antics at the May 4 Nothin' But Truck Show & Swap Meet held at Historic Chartton Park "Avenger," driven by Jim Koeh­ ler. is pictured in mid-air. See Page 3 for more photos and the story. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 8. 200"’ NEWS BRIEFS Law Day features speeches, Liberty Bell Award (Continued from page 1) Michigan Supreme Court justice: “Glory does not last” Legislative Coffee slated for May 12 The next program in the Legislative Coffee series will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, May 12, at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Se­ nator Patty Birkholz; Stale Represen­ tative Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congress­ man Vem Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the conclusion of the session to give legis­ lators and their representatives feed­ back about the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to attend. Special vote topic of Delton meeting Delton Kellogg Schools will have a meeting for all interested community members to discuss facilities improve­ ment projects and an upcoming special millage election. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, in the high school auditorium. Members of the architec­ tural firm will be on hand to discuss the list of proposed projects that will be presented to the voters in Septem­ ber. Nominees sought for ‘Golden Deeds’ The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for the annual Book of Golden Deeds award. This is an exclusive Exchange Club program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow citizens. The club annually seeks to recognize a member of the community for his or her exceptional public-spir­ ited deeds who, because of quiet unasWwnominate someone, up an application at the Hastings Public Li­ brary. After filling out the nomination form, return it to the library in person or via mail by May 21. History preservation group’s banquet set The History Preservation Associa­ tion of Barry County fund-raising din­ ner will be held Tuesday evening. May 13, at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Thomas Mudd, great-grandson of Dr. Samuel Mudd, who was convicted in the conspiracy to assassinate PresidentAbraham Lincoln in 1865, will be the guest speaker. The benefit dinner will raise funds to assist the non-profit organization in its effort to publish a new Barry County history. The Swiss steak and chicken dinner, which is open to the public, will begin with a punch bowl and social time at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by the presentation. Mudd will present a slide-talk pro­ gram, "The Lincoln Assassination and the Ordeal of Dr. Mudd." Cost is $15 per person. Reserva­ tions are required and will be accepted until Friday, May 2. Reservations can be made by calling (269) 945-5355. Alumni banquet tickets on sale Tickets for the 116th anuual Hast­ ings High School Alumni banquet are now on sale. Tickets are $10 per person. The banquet will be held in the Hastings High School cafeteria on Saturday af­ ternoon and evening. May 31. Anniversary classes planning reun­ ions will be especially recognized and will hold open houses in separately as­ signed rooms near the cafeteria. Class receptions begin no later that 4 p.m. and often earlier. Tickets can be purchased at Bosley's Pharmacy, 118 S. Jefferson St., Hastings: or from Donna (Bachclder) Kinney, 415 N. Taffec Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. Self-ad­ dressed stamped envelopes will be ap­ preciated. Immediately after the banquet there wiii be a social hour with music pro­ vided by Dulcimer Friends. Bernard Society to meet Monday by Mary McDonough Bob Brown of Battle Creek, a long time collector of scale model trains, will present the program at the Ber­ nard Historical Society’s Monday. May 12, meeting al 7 p.m. in the Del­ ton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. Brown will be bringing several trains to display and will talk about the a variety of scale model trains. The public is welcome. Scenic Trail group to meet The Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country National Scenic Trail will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the Barry Township Hall, Delton. The speaker will be someone from the Fortune Bay Company, who will review their end-to-end hiking trip and review their GPS mapping equipment. Everyone is welcome, and there is no fee for this event. For directions to the meeting and a map, go to the Internet at www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/delton.htm. For more information, call Tom Garnett at (269) 382-2561. The Chief Noonday chapter sup­ ports this hiking trail as it travels through Barry, Kalamazoo and Cal­ houn counties. There also will be a trail building day Saturday, May 17, with work on the western end of the Fort Custer Cemetery property to start at 9 a.m. Group members will meet for break­ fast at 8 a.m. at Lakeside Cafe in Augusta. Blood drive set at Moose Lodge A Red Cross bldW drive is planned for 1 ID 6*46 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Hastings Moose Lodge, 128 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Local Red Cross officials say con­ sistent blood donations are needed to maintain the supply. Estimates are that 60 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, but only 5 percent of those eligible lo donate ever roll up their sleeves'. The Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross is placing in­ creasing emphasis on recruiting and retaining first-time donors, especially as frequent and prolonged blood short­ ages threaten the lives of patients in Michigan hospitals. The Great Lakes Region must col­ lect about 3,600 units of blood each week from volunteer donors to supply the 2,000 blood products needed daily by patients in nearly 70 hospitals across the state. Blood collections for the current calendar year have been 5 to 10 percent below goal on a daily basis. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday's drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County unit of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. DKHS spring play will be May 8-10 The Delton Kellogg High School Theater Arts Company will present the romantic comedy “The Man Who Came to Dinner" May 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school audito­ rium. Cost is $4 per person. The play, written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, revolves around a character named Sheridan Whiteside. Whiteside has dinner at the home of friends, then slips on the friends' door­ step. He is injured and has to conva­ lesce at the friends* home for six weeks. His stay is punctuated by odd events, such as ex-convicts coming to dinner, strange gifts arriving for Whiteside, such as penguins and an octopus, and a budding romance be­ tween Whiteside's secretary and a young newspaperman. Whiteside at­ tempts to break up the romance, with even more madcap events occurring as a result. Director of the play is Janet Tower, a teacher at Delton Kellogg High School. Staff Writer "A judge must be independent of the hu­ man tendency to seek adulation.” Michigan Supreme Court Justice Michael F. Cavanagh told those gathered for Law Day ceremonies at the Barry County Courthouse last Thursday. "We know in our heads that glory does not last." Cavanagh said. "Sometimes our hearts can lead us astray in this regard. Yet fame is indeed fleeting. Remember that this county , for instance, was named after An­ drew Jackson's Postmaster General." Cavanagh, the keynote speaker for tuiw Day ceremonies, spoke about this year's theme for Law Day. "Independent Courts Protect Our Liberties." He quoted one paragraph of the 1958 proclamation by then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower creating Law Day. which said. “The principal of guaranteed fundamental rights of individuals under the law is the heart and sinew of our nation, and distin­ guishes our governmental system from the type of government that rules by might alone.” Cavanagh said that “these arc timely words, not just in context of Law Day 2003. but also in light of recent world events. “These days, we are all very much aware of our liberties, and each of us holds those freedoms especially dear. Sifting the rubble of Baghdad, we are seeing once again what can happen when the Rule of Law is re­ placed by the rule of power. Last week the Wall Street Journal ran a long piece by a professor at UCLA Law School, discussing the importance of restoring the Rule of Law in Iraq, as well as the challenges that the nation faces. Professor Khaled Abou El Fadi explained that Iraq has the benefit of a long and rich legal history. "Writing of where the country must go from here. Professor El Fadi concctiy fore­ cast that any successful rest nation of law must have its roots in the fundamental val­ ues of the community. He stated. 'The rule of law is a necessary condition for a de­ mocracy to exist, and considering Iraq's rich civilizational history, Iraqis will be looking, and rightly so, into their legal and moral history for inspiration and guidance.'" Cavanagh said that “on the other side of the world, liberty likewise was on our minds last autumn as we dedicated our new Hall of Justice in Lansing. We remembered that our own rich legal history here in the Great Lakes, beginning with the manner in which the People of the Three Fires — the Chippewa, Ottawa and Pottawatomi — re­ solved disputes within their communities. Later the French came, followed soon by Jesuit missionaries whose deep faith took them so far from home. The British brought their nuanced system of law. with its com­ bination of legislative enactment and more merciful common law The parallel systems called ‘law’ and 'equity' came from these settlers to our area. And in time, our region came under the control of the American government, built on the bedrock of a writ­ ten constitution and Bill of Rights. “Through many years of Michigan his­ tory, we advanced to where we stood last October, on the front steps of the Hall of Justice, addressing all the citizens of our state, not just those in the throng of people who stood before us. Inscribed on the front of the Michigan Hall of Justice are four words: Freedom, Truth. Equality. Justice. I said last October that freedom is the oxy­ gen we breath in this country. It is the core value of our constitution, as reflected in the First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly. I said that it is the essential clement that brought our European and Asian ancestors to these shores. And it is the essential clement for which some of our African ancestors would risk everything, coming north to these lakes by the Under­ ground Railroad. “In freedom we arc able to locate truth. Among the great truths we accept in this nation is the self-evident concept of equal­ ity. Truth and equality lead unfailingly to justice. And that is what our courts and our laws arc for. Thus it was that Benjamin Disraeli said. ‘Justice is truth in action.* “The constitution of this slate provides in Article Six that there is one court of justice. In this time of so much controversy over the proper role of the courts. 1 think it is useful — no. 1 think it is essential — lo re­ turn to those words of our constitution. As judges we arc called upon to do justice. Our statutes, our common law. our court rules, our rules of evidence, our opinions and precedents — none of these is an end in it­ self. Each is a means of gaining justice. Be­ cause under our system, justice is law. They arc the same thing. If it is unjust, it is not the law. “1 am not speaking of ad hoc jurispru­ dence in which judges make up new rules every day to achieve what looks like fair­ ness every afternoon. 1 am saying that it is the solemn office of a judge lo apply the law in every case. And what is the law? The law is the command of the people, ex pressed through our constitution and stat utes. to resolve disputes justly. This is what St. Rose fourth-graders pose for a picture with Michigan Supreme Court Justice Michael F. Cavanagh. Hastings and St. Rose students learned more about the ju­ dicial system on Law Day through participation in mock trials. Carl Schoessel, superintendent of Hastings Schools for the past 20 years, was this year's recipient of the Liberty Bell Award. judges have done since Old Testament days. ".Much is said these days about the re­ spective roles of the legislative and judicial branches. Neither is greater. Neither is sub­ servient. Each has its role. It is the obliga­ tion of the legislature to set broad and gen­ eral rules to govern future events. It is the obligation of the judiciary to apply those general rules in particular factual contexts. Being human, the legislature often will not have foreseen a particular set of facts. Sometimes a statute is silent with regard to what has happened to the people who now stand in the courtroom. Sometimes the broad language of a statute may appear by literal application to cover the situation, but the court can readily sec that such an appli­ cation would work the opposite of what the legislature actually would have intended. “Al that point, the question becomes whether to mechanically apply the words on the page, or instead do what the legisla­ ture surely intended. Again, please under­ stand what I am saying. A judge departs from a blindly literal application of the statutory text not to impose his own notions of fairness, but to avoid an absurd result and accomplish what the legislature in­ tended . . . what the people of Michigan have determined to be the just outcome. The judge, proceeding in this fashion, is following the law. This point, much de­ bated. is not new. Thomas Aquinas was writing about this in the !2(M)s." Cavanagh said Aquinas posed the ques­ tion. "Suppose that, in a city under siege, there were an established law that the gates of the city arc to be kept closed. This is good for the public welfare as a general rule. But if were to happen that enemy sol­ diers were in pursuit of certain citizens, who arc defenders of the city, it would be a great loss to the city if the gates were not opened to them. And so. in that case, the gates ought to be opened, contrary lo the letter of the law. in order to maintain the common good, which the lawgiver had in view." Cavanagh sides with Aquinas, he said. "And thus I find myself writing a lot of dis­ sents. But I agree with him that those ap­ plying the law — the judiciary in our sys­ tem — have an obligation to do the diffi­ cult work of discerning and applying the in­ tent of the legislature to arrive at the juM outcome." Cavanagh said this year’s Law Day theme highlighting the need for independ­ ent courts "invites the obvious question. ’Independent of what?' "The conventional thought is that the courts must remain independent of the other two branches of government. And that's certainly true to a great extent. It docs not require great imagination or long memory to imagine the legislative branch expressing displeasure at our work by mov­ ing some zeros and decimal points in our budget. Nor is it difficult to imagine or rec­ ollect comments from the executive branch aimed at members of the judiciary. On Law Michigan Supreme Court Justice Mi­ chael F. Cavanagh talked about the distinction between judges imposing their personal agendas on the law and trying to honestly interpret the intent of state statutes. ■Day 2003.1 trust we all can agree that each branch must respect and support the work of the other two branches. “1 believe, though, that there is more to the notion of independent courts. Courts — swom to follow the law and do justice — must remain independent of whatever is not the law — of whatever is not justice. Some­ times this means being independent of the other two branches of government. But it also means being independent of interfer­ ence from other sources as well. All judges arc aware of the need to avoid certain fi­ nancial or political influences. But the courts must also remain independent of in­ fluences that can be more subtle.” Those influences include the tendency of humans to seek glory, Cavanagh said. “A judge must be independent of improper motives a desire to engineer the world. The best advice a judge can get is, ‘Just de­ cide the cases.' When 1 sec our court get­ ting into trouble, it often is because of a de­ sire to improve the world, or improve the law. or improve something. Just decide the cases. Again, this is easier to say than to do. Looking at others, we easily can sec improper motives. Francis Bacon once said. Revenge is a kind of wild justice, which the more man's nature runs to, the more ought law to weed it out.' In our own lives as lawyers and judges, we need to ‘keep our eye on the ball.' as it were. Aristotle said. ‘It is in justice that the ordering of so­ ciety is centered' . . . and we need to keep that focus.” Also at Law Day ceremonies Thursday, Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel was presented the Liberty Bell Award, which honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the commu­ nity. Barry Trial Court Judge Richard Shaw presented the Liberty Bell Award to Schoessel. Shaw said it was "important to talk about all the accomplishments Carl has made or done since he's been here.” Schoessel has been “very visible” in the school system and community. Shaw said. “He is truly a hands-on superintendent. In the buildings, the kids know him. The staff knows him. Al events, you name it. Carl’s there. Carl’s everywhere.” Shaw said Schoessel is attentive lo staff members and is “concerned with ‘.he wel­ fare of students." He is also “a hard worker and very organized.” Shaw said. “He’s on top of things. His attention to detail is leg­ endary. That's why the school district is in such good shape financially." Schoessel is also "innovative." Shaw said. "He installed a uniform curriculum for K-12" students, he said. “He put team leaching in the middle school." He was in­ volved in the institution of block schedul­ ing in the high school. Shaw said. Schocs- See LAW DAY,page 18 �Tne^Hastings Banner - Thuraday. May 8 2003 - Page 3 Nothin’ But Truck Show attracts crowd at Charlton Park Monster Trucks uI Miss Dangerous" and the “Eradicator" are pictured side-by­ side crushing cars. (Photos by Perry Hardin) More than 2,300 people flocked to the third annual Nothin’ But Truck Show & Swap Meet last Sunday at Historic Charl­ ton Park. More than 200 show trucks were on dis­ play, and Monster Truck rides offered dur­ ing the day for $3 per person raised more than $700 for Drug Abuse Resistance Edu­ cation (DARE), said Kim Voshcll, who or­ ganized the family-oriented show with her husband Tim. “The monster truck rides were great,” she said. The Voshclls were successful in getting sponsors to help defray the costs of bring­ ing three top Monster Trucks to the event: Avenger, sponsored by Wilder’s Auto Service; Eradicator, sponsored by Rose Construction; and Li*I Miss Dangerous, sponsored by the Crane Co. Professional judges from Kalamazoo made the decisions about trophy awards and the trophies were presented by Miss Michigan, Erin Moss. "Miss Michigan was a really nice lady and she had a good time,” Kim said. “We had a good response. The weather was good. Thanks to God for the good weather. He’s the one who brought it to us,”shc said. Wendy" from Wendy’s Restaurant in Hastings gave away free toy trucks to 100 kids, DARE personnel fingerprinted the children and the Nashville Ambulance gave kids and adults tours of the inside of an am­ bulance vehicle. “The kids games were great," Kim said, noting that many prizes were given away Jocelyn Perrin, one of four female Monster Truck drivers, signs a T-shirt. She drives Li’l Miss Dangerous and hails from Coopersville. More than 200 show trucks were on display for the May 4 event, held at Historic Chariton Park. sviib Monster Truck "Avenger,* driven by Jim Koehler of Columbus, Mich., does a do­ nut in the mud. He holds the 2003 World Freestyle Champion title. J1' I Tim Voshell (right), who organized the show with his wife Kim, is pictured here with Miss Michigan, Erin Moss, during the trophy presentation ceremony at the Nothin' But Truck Show. (Photos by Perry Hardin) Jim Koehler, driver of the Monster Truck "Avenger" signs autographs before the Monster Truck Show program. An S-10 low rider was one of the trucks on display. Adam Silsbee receives a second place trophy from Miss The 3rd Annual T-uck Show & Swap Meet at Historic Chartton Park attracted more than 2,300 people. This pre-1960 Ford has a miniature replica inside the hood for the show. Ben Mudry and his daughter Allison Rois of Nashville stop in from the truck show to visit with the volunteer shop keeper Jim Colvin (right) and his assistant Sean Tyler in the General Store. Colvin and Tyler are members of a newly formed Cabin Club Volunteers of Chartton Park to restore the Robinson (Pratt) cabin. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 8. 2003 Financial FOCUS Six-cent mistake costly County is going there in a handbasket To the editor. Carl Mcllvain's letter to the editor pub­ lished April 24 actually was just Demo­ cratic drool. The Democrats ran this coun­ try for a long lime and the Congress for over 40 years. They almost had everyone on welfare that they could muster. That turned around eight years or so ago. Carl always talks about the oil barons, etc., and says he speaks for farmers. 1 don't know of one farmer who wouldn't like some relief from the high price of oil. He should come on down to earth and look around. I wish he'd write and tell us that he and the Michigan Fanners' Union had Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow in their hip pocket. They love unions. Why don't they go to work and lower the price of oil? 1 know Mcllvain is happy that they have voted to forever close the Arctic to oil drill­ ing, and there's no drilling under Lake Michigan or off California, etc. Anyone against drilling for oil should at least show their true beliefs and ride bicycles. With George Bush landing on the carrier Abraham Lincoln, it was brought up that Bill Clinton was on two different carriers in two different years off the Normandy Coast. Both times after they had left they found out that everything was gone that he and his entourage could take. What a repu­ tation! What a thing to be remembered for! One other Democrat in sheep's clothing is Bob Bender. He has been appointed to the Stale Transportation Commission and named chairman. He says he's i farmer, former State Representative, and a retired bovine tuberculosis eradication coordina­ tor, which was a failure. Clinton's Peace Corps sent him lo Russia. He's a person of many hats, goes wherever the wind blows the most dollars. The Commission on Aging wouldn't have been down on Michigan Avenue if Bob and his fellow Barry County Commis­ sioners hadn't voted for it and took it over with a little help. The building was ac­ quired and run by the CAC. In short, it was a selloat by a few officers serving on both had acted, we wouldn't have the high cost of paying Don Drummond for the properly. Talk of bleeding hearts. They're talking of closing »he American Legion Post in Hastings. When the two top honchos of the Legion, Robert May and Barry Wood (City Council members), voted against weapons on city property, I took my Legion mem­ bership out of Hastings post. I'm happy with my change. Now it comes out that their vote was ille­ gal. Those people with blinders on don't re­ alize that <t's the people not licensed to carry weapons that are the ones to be wary of. Both of the biggest pushers of the local anti-CCW bill, which turned out to be ille­ gal, are going to run for mayor of Hastings. Doesn't Hastings have anyone else? It won't be long before we'll be swim­ ming in the community pool, or should we say that community building? It is nothing more than an extension of Hastings High School, run by the school. In closing, I've wondered just where do the superintendents of schools come from? During Carl Scheessel's 30 years, couldn't there have been someone groomed for the job? So it's go out and get someone you dont know the full story behind, and then pay a big shot of dough. It is truly amazing. Middleville just evaluated their school superintendent for his first year. They just drooled over their evaluations. It probably merits more money in I hurry. They have the millage. What fojls we have in the area. We say yes to everything! The Barry County Drain Commissioner wants to spend more money to dig under every road, whether it's necessary or not. The Road Commission has more money than they can use, so they go right along with it. One of the Road Commissioners who has his own business gets approval for a new road so he can mine a small parcel he owns. When you people wake up and see what has gone on it will be too late. Donald W. Johnson, Middleville Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN To the editor: What a waste of township and county money and time, all because 1 made a six cent mistake on my check when paying my property taxes' I have written many checks and never made a mistake before. My tax receipt was returned to me with a two-inch paid stampmark on it Dec. 10. 2002. Couldn’t tl»c treasurer have penciled a note calling the six-cent shortage to m) attention? But no! On April 30. I got a delinquent tax notice from the Barr) Count) treasurer for $1.06. which 1 promptlx paid. This situation is absurd. Why waste money on the township and county level? Does the younger generation not knew that **A penny saved is a pennx earned?’’ Laura Mann. Hastings Mat coaches are terrific To the editor: The Hastings Wrestling Club is finishing up its 2003 season and recognition lo the coaches is long overdue. Coaches Mike Goggins and Dennis Redman arc to be commended for the time and effort they devote to the young wrestlers of Hastings. These coaches, after they finish their commitment to the Hastings High School wrestling team, leach young boys and girls the basics of wrestling. The wrestling program in the Hastings area, from toddlers all the way through the varsity level, is a success because of these coaches commitment to the sport. My sons have had the opportunity to learn from them for the past three years and look for­ ward to many more years cf wrestling. Laura M. Brisboe. Hastings of Edward Jones and Co. This Mother’s Day, give a gift that lasts It’s almost Mother’s Day. This year, instead of giving Mom flowers or candy or at least in addition to the Howers or candy - why not give a gift that can last? Specifically, w hy not help your mother - or your grandmother - improve her financial picture? Of course, you could always just give a gift of cash, but there are many other ways to help out. You could, for example, give stocks. It isn't much more difficult than giv­ ing cash, but you do have to keep a few things in mind. Make sure you know what you originally paid for the slock (its "us basis”), how long you've held it and its fair market value at the date of the gift. YouH also need to determine if you have to pay gift taxes. (You can give up to $11JOOO per year, free of gift taxes, to as many people as you want.) Your mother will need this information to determine gains or losses when she decides to sell the stock you've given her. Both you and your mother can gain valu­ able tax advantages from your gift of stock. When you gave your mother the slock, you also gave her your 'holding period" - the amount of time you've held the stock. So. even if she only owns the stock for a day or so before selling it. she'll just have to pay the long-term capital gains tax rate, which may be considerably lower than her current income tax rate. And by giving your moth­ er the shares of slock, you will also benefit - because you'll avoid the capital gains taxes you'd have to pay if you sold the slock yourself. However, before taking any action, consult with your tax adviser tn dis­ cuss these issues. As an alternative to giving your mother shares of stock outright, you might also consider contributing to her IRA. She can put in up to $3 JOOO per year to a Traditional or Roth IRA - and. if she's 50 or over, she can add an extra $500 in 'catch-up'' contri­ butions If your mother is elderly and has health issues, she may be dealing with the high cost of prescription drugs. If so. consider taking over some of her pharmacy bills. You can make it easy for her by setting op a credit account, in your name, at her local pharmacy. Here's another health-care-related issue you might want to think about: long-term care. Your mother may never need to enter a nursing home, but it's Mill a possibility for which you'll want lo be prepared - especial­ ly when you consider that the average cost of a year's stay at a nursing home is now around $50200. And in some cities, it can cost almost twice that amount. To help protect your mother’s financial independence, you may want to encourage her to transfer the risk of paying for exorbi­ tant long-term care costs to an insurance company. By purchasing a long-term care policy for your mother, you can cover nurs­ ing home stays, home health care and other costly services. If you're pondering this move, though, don't watt loo long, because premiums increase with age. By pursuing any of these ideas, you can provide your mother with a Mother's Day gift that can last long after the Howers have wilted and the candy is eaten. And if you don't want your father lo get jealous, you could use all these suggestions lo give com­ bined Mother's and Father's Day presents. —STOCKS— The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT4T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimterQvysler DowChemtoal ExxonMobil Family Dollar first Financial Bancotp Ford General Motors Hastings Mtg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Keiktgg's Company McDonald's Sears , The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions mat must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is me writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at me editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. * Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving me function ol 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless mere is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by me editor. • Letters mat include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between me same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there «s a limit of one letter per person per month. , • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. , . U.S. Senate 3520 34.18 16.07 10.03 3623 6.75 6751 1754 5652 32.97 1738 28.92 SemcoEnergy Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. 1655 23.75 50.01 6.06 4122 3334 32.10 ' SIT' Spartan Motors TCF financial Pfizer Inc. Wai Mart -.63 ♦.70 -24 -.39 +.19 +1.14 •21 +36 ■22 +30 -29 -.06 +.55 +135 +30 -.37 -.06 t '+T41 9.61 4027 32.04 55.91 +.33 +.77 ♦124 -.67 QHuar $344.55 $478 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 8588.36 1.6B +$10.40 +$23 +8537 +200M • Gold U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District. (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and me Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 46909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican, 24m District (All of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006. Lans­ ing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbiricholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. Most offensive TV show? Many are finding current television shows objectionable. What do you think is the most objectionable television show and why? Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1B56 Hastings Banner, Inc. pmumo, A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacoba Frederic Jacobs Present Vice President Steven Jacobs Secrutary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. \bung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Mary McDonough Ruth Zachary Helen Mudry Sandy Pons eft o Patricia Johns Susan Temere Bret Bremer Greg Schmidt, Hastings: Zach Runge, Hastings: Jason Amenhek, Yankee Springs: Patricia Haglund, Middleville: Bob Kaminski Kentwood Carol Conrad, Middleville: “I think ‘South Park’ is the most objection­ able. My parents don’t want me to watch it and I don’t really want to watch it either.” -South Park’ and shows like ‘Mr. Person­ ality,’ which are really stupid." “‘Bob the Builder’ is one of the kid cartoons I will never watch again.” “I only watch the news and weather on television so it is hard to say which shows are ob­ jectionable." ”1 think the reality shows like ‘Survivor’ and ‘Fear Factor’ where they make people eat gross things to entertain the viewers are the most objectionable.” “I think ’South Park’ is the most objectionable show because of the rude actions and vile language used by the characters." • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads acceded Monday ttwough Friday 8a m to 5:30om . Saturdays 8 30a m W Noon Scott Cmmen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per ywn in Barry County 527 per year m adjomng counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 Second Clas^ Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 8. 2003 - Page 5 Barry County must be selfish, smart to keep what it has want — Ukes, forests, farm, fields, wet­ lands and streams. We want this county to nurture us like it nurtured our ancestors.” He said Barry County people politically tend to believe everyone has a right to buy land and develop it as he or she sees fit. However, that process unchecked or not monitored leads to waler, land and air pol­ lution. “We need to balance the rights of people lo screw up the land 1 love with the need to preserve it." Pierce said. “We need to stop thinking about new houses, new schools, more doctors and more traffic. We need to think more about our heritage, our lakes, our streams, out wetlands and so on... and protect them." The Cedar Creek Institute director had high praise for pro-active organizations by David T. Young Editor Barry County residents will have to be selfish and smart in order lo preserve their laid back rural way of life in the future against urban sprawl. That’s essentially what Dr. Gary Pierce, director of the Cedar Creek Institute, told an audience of about two dozen at the First Friday session May 2. Pierce, a botanist and professor, returned to his native Barry County in 1998 after leaving nearly 35 years ago for a career in research, teaching and practicing environ­ mental stewardship. He is the son of Flexfab co-founder Willard Pierce. He said he was surprised and shocked upon his return to see "home after home in what used to be forest, businesses and more traffic... I thought. 'I don’t want you people here! This is my farm land, my forests, my lakes...’ “What are we doing to ourselves? We to balance the to screw up with the e it* -Or. Gary Pierce are destroying everything we hold impor­ tant.” Pierce said Barry County still has more than 1200 bodies of water, but he asked if anyone these days can find Algonquin Lake through the housing developments blocking the formerly pristine view. “How many remember when it was a pretty little rural lake?” he asked. “Today it’s hardly more than a sewer.” He said when massive spraying pro­ grams are used to control weeds, the fish often pay the price, lowering their breeding grounds and oxygen supplies, hence their populations. Gun Lake, like Algonquin Lake, is no longer a good place for children to swim, largely because both are overrun by people, motorboats, jet skis and chemicals. Pierce noted the huge number of cottages on Gun Lake, Pine Lake, Jones Lake, Cloverdale Lake, Thomapplc Lake and more. He specifically pointed to Shaw Lake be­ tween Hastings and Middleville, which has, in his opinion, “a world-class habitat” in the Mari Swamp, caused by naturally oc­ curring calcium bicarbonate in the water. He said it’s home to some of rarest plants in the area. Hp also mentioned Daggett Lake, near Otis Lake, which is home lo three threat­ • ened plant species and shores that show ex­ actly where the glacier melted many centu­ ries ago at that site. But it’s not just the water that's getting ruined. Residential, commercial and indus­ trial development also have managed to eliminate huge parcels of farm land, wet­ lands and forests. “This ecological damage is much higher than litter on the ground,” he said. “Does this fundamental change mean our children will be different from us? Docs it mean that in a few years we’ll be raising city folks right here in Barry County?" Pierce asked members of his audience to think about it and then mention what they Dr. Gary Pierce speaks to his First Friday audience about preserving what still exists in Barry County. "So many people now live somewhere and work and shop elsewhere, but they want their schools and hospitals near their booses. There's no tax base to you don’t have to think too hard about traf­ fic. • Barb Cichy said loons and songbirds. • Jim Atkinson said the Barry County fairgrounds in downtown Hastings. Robert Dwyer, who was host of the pro­ gram, said. “There arc twice as many peo­ ple in the world today than when I was a kid. It (urban sprawl) is inevitable when so­ ciety allows its cities to shrink and the peo­ ple who have lived there move to the coun­ try. So many people now live somewhere and werk and shop elsewhere, but they want their schools and hospitals near their homes. There’s no lax base to support them (because the residents work and shop else­ where).” wherever (out of homes and garages and storage bams) the better off the county will be. A lot of people don’t even realize hear­ ing aid batteries can cause a problem. Those should not be thrown in the regular waste. They should be saved (for the col­ lection)." • He encourages the public to make it a habit to sort hazardous materials from their regular garbage and keep the hazardous items until the special collection events are held. Thousands of pounds of hazardous waste have been collected during the past several years since the committee has sponsored the special collection days. The cost for the collections and hiring a specialized labora­ tory firm to safely dispose of the items is paid from part of the tipping fees from the county's only landfill. Waste Management. The landfill company also pays for some of the advertising and up to S25.OOO to the laboratory firm, through the county’s Host Community Agreement. ...when it to processing of your color photos'! FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 resources and protect them one at a time. We need to use our money, our voices, educate our children about our resources, insist the state protect them better or find the money to buy it ourselves. We need to trade our buying power at Wal-Mart for more living power." -Dr. Gary Pierce such as the Southwest Michigan Land Con­ servancy. whiJ. is buying up rural land in order to preserve ,t. to protect it from de­ velopers. “They're buying up land and easements to preserve them quietly and permanently." he said. "It may mean a change in the tax base, but it's a baby step in the right direc­ tion. “We need to find our resources and pro­ tect them one at a time. We need to use our money, our voices, educate our children about our resources, insist the state protect them better or find the money to buy it our­ selves. We need to trade our buying power at Wal-Mart for more living power." Jeff VanNortwick. who owns a landscap­ ing business and is a member of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, asked about the impact of corporate farms. Pierce answered. “Large farms lend to be managed for money rather than for the'environment, though I’ve seen some small farmers who are environmental terrorists. We have to ask if we want large farms or a bunch of ‘tickey-tackcy’ little houses. We’d like to sec the small farmers benefit.” The guest speaker said Hastings still has close to the same population it has when he left 35 years ago, but Barry County’s num­ ber has nearly doubled. “I don’t believe it’s possible to pay suffi- cient attention to Barry County's re­ sources." he said. “The issue of survival has nothing to do with zoning or people coming here from the cities. We need to pay attention to our lakes, forests, streams, farm lands wetlands." Kcnsinger Jones said. “I think it's vital that environmental protection be part of the county’s land use plan." Pierce said, “We need to stop subdivid­ ing this county. This land belongs to our children, our grandchildren, and the way we’re going it’s not going to be there. It's incredibly short sighted." Local attorney Carol Jones Dwyer said she agreed with Pierce about protecting the local lands against urban invaders, but she couldn’t help but feel guilty about shutting out others, saying it could be seen as self­ ish. He replied that others willing to share what they had in the past are paying a heavy price these days. He pointed to once pristine lands in southeast Michigan, like in Oakland County, and in southern Kent County that now are overrun, polluted and ugly. Pierce said, “We need to be selfish intel­ ligently.” Of BARRY COUNTY miss about what Barry County has lost or now has less of because of urban sprawl: • Jane Connor said security and seeing with wide expanse of the sky. Household hazardous waste collection set for Saturday Saturday, May 10, has been set aside as the time for Barry County residents to safely dispose of all the hazardous wastes in their homes, garages and around their properties. Thanks to the efforts of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee and oth­ ers, the County Road Commission garage will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day to accept certain potentially hazardous items without charge. The Road Commis­ sion is located at 1845 M-43 Highway, be­ hind Flexfab, in Hastings. County residents can properly dispose cf such items as old batteries, expired medi­ cine, Fiberglass epoxy, paint thinner, pesti­ cides, rat poison, nail polish, moth balls and varnish. (See the ad elsewhere in this issue for the complete list of items that will be accepted). The County Solid Waste Oversight Com­ mittee has been sponsoring two Household Hazardous Waste Collection sites each year. One is always held in Hastings and the other on a rotating basis at various loca­ tions. Dr. V. Hany Adrounic. chairman of the committee, stresses the importance of bringing hazardous items to the collection site rather than throwing them in household trash, which could ultimately pollute the environment and especially affect water quality. If the public wants to have an environ­ mentally health) and attractive county, people "have to bring in their hazardous waste stuff (to the collection site) so it doesn’t get into the ground and kill trees, fish, the grass and everything else. That’s what happens when that stuff is just thrown out (carelessly),” Adrounic has said. “I’d like to see more people participate because the more hazardous stuff we can get off the street or off the sidewalk o. However, Pierce went even further in discussing the danger of kring what Barry County has. “The problem isn’t just that we live near cities and people there want to come lo live here,” he said. “We’re refusing to nurture what we have because we don’t know how... We need lo discover what we really "We need to find our amp Algonquin DAY camp s1den¥<^mp ' \ . �Page 6 - The Hastings Sanner - Thursday, May 8. 2003 Brethren Church. After moving to Fountain he became a member of Bachelor Evangelical Covenant Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother. Brian Carter. Steven is survived by his wife. Sheila; and three daughters. Kim Carter of Allegan. Lyn (Kerry) Genderman of Carson City, and Nancy (Heath) Lang of Hudsonville; eight grandchildren; and one great grand­ daughter. Funeral services were held Saturday. May 3 at the Dorrell Funeral Home in Ludington. Additional funeral services were held on Monday. May 5. at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Pastors George Speas and Norman Letsinger offici­ ated. Burial took place at the Woodland Memorial Park. The family has suggested that memorial contributions in Steven’s name may be made to the Bachelor Evangelical Covenant Church or the Westshore Cancer and Blood Center in Freesoil. ML Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Steven Earl Carter FOUNTAIN. MI - Steven Earl Carter, age 63. of Fountain. MI. fcrmerly of Woodland, died Thursday. May 1. 2003 at his home following a lengthy illness. Steven Carter was bom Jan. 15.1940. the son of Daniel Ross and Annette (Bocksianz.) Carter. He grew up in Lansing where he attend­ ed Lansing Sexton High School.graduating with the class of 1958. He was married on June 10. 1959 to Sheila Phinney and lived in the Woodland area from 1962 to 1999. moving to Mason County following retirement in 1999 after 34 years of service as a statistical engineer with General Motors. Steven served in a military police unit from 1958-1962 with the United States Air Force. During his residency in Woodland he served the village as Trustee. Village Clerk and Mayor as well as a volunteer with the Woodland Fire Department. He was active in the Kilpatrick United Worship Together... ..Mt the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLFASASTVIF.U HASTINGS FREE HOPE UNITED FAMILY CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Corner of Stale Rd and Boltwood 49050. Puator. Steve Olmstead. Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior (6U'i) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ 945-4995 Church Website: www. Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday day Service: 9:30 am.; Sunday hopeum.com. hours: School for all ages al 9:30 am. and School 11:0 a.m.; Sunday Evening Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 worship service at 10.30 am. Cof­ Service 6:00 pun.; Bible Study & noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. fee and Cookies will be available Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 Sunday School; 10:45 am. Mooting between the worship service and pro. Worship. Sunday 5-7 pm. Youth Sunday School Our New Sunday Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday- School format offers Life Enrich­ Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 2601 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jcffcrwn. Father Al Ruasell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8..K) a m. and 11.00 aro.. Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 pro. Office evening service 6:00 pm. Wednes­ ment Classes for adults and our day. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Gr. K- “Kid’s Time" is a great time of cel­ 8). (Serving evening meal lo Pio­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. neer Club kids at 6 pm.) Wednes­ thru 5th grade! Come out and join day. 7 pm.. Prayer Meeting (child us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from care provided). Tom’s Market). We look forward to SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A HASTINGS worshipping with you. INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services Phone Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor • 9:15 am. Morning Prayer, 11.-00 Sunday School 9:30 aan.; classes Anton. Pastor. Thursday. May 8 - am. Holy Communion. Wednesday 11:30-1X10 pm. Prayer Vigil; 3:20 Evening Prayer services 6.00 pm. pm. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pm. Grace for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 am. Nursery Michael 269-945-9414 provided. Sunday For more information call 795-2370 Notes; 7:00 pm. Stewardship. Fri­ Evening Service. 6:00 pm. Wednes­ or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948­ day. May 9 -6:30-1000 pm. Rock day activities 7.00 pm. arc: Rain­ 7604. Traditional 1928 Book of Group. Saturday. May 10 - 900­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 Common Prayer used for all ser­ 1200 am. Garden Club Clean-Up; through 7 or first grade). Kids Club vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); luOO am. Catechism 4; 11OO am. dent Anglican Church Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 500 Synod). (Canada pm. Bell Choir Dinner/Concert; (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8:00 pm. Narcotics Anonymous. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Sunday. May II - 800 & 10:45 WELCOME CORNERS Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pastor am. Worship. 9:30 am. Sunday UNTTED METHODIST Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; School; 1200 pm. Middle School CHURCH Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. 3185 N Broadway. Hulun. Ml 49058. Rev. Bub Smith. Phone 367­ Sunday School for all ages; Hr-: am.. Morning Worship Service; Youth Group Banana Split Social. Monday. May 12 - 700 pm. 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 6:00 pm.. Evening Service; 7.-00 600 1IXX) am.; Sunday School. 10 am. pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Overeaten Anonymous; 700 pm. for all ages. Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana, Sr. Schedulers Meeting; 700 pm. In­ No age limits. Women of Faith. Tuesday. May 13 - pm. BPW; 700 pm. and lr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible quirers. Wednesday. May 14 - 1000 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Study. Choir practice. Call Church am. Wordwatchers; 200 pm. Con­ CHURCH Office. 948-8004 for information on gregation Care Committee; 7:00 ~ Member Church of the World Wide Anglican Communion.- 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway Ladies MOPS. Bible Studies, pm. Worship; 8.00 pm. The Way. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Faith­ HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ful Men and W. Center St.). Church Office: 945-3014. (616) The R^v. Fr. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml Meeting at Maple Valley High 49058. (269-945-9574). Barner free F. William Voetbcrg. Director of School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) building with elevator to all floors. Sunday Worship - 8 am. 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 and ID a m. Children’s Chapel and am. Fellowship Time before me Director of Christian Education. Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday service. Nursery, children’s min­ Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Nursery Available at 10 am. istry. youth group, adult small group Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. ministry, leadership training. 8:15 am. - Sunday School. 9:30 Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Mr Music. CHURCH OF THE am. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Con­ ABUNDANT LIFE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 11XX) am. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pm. evening Service; Wednesday: 7XX) pm. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun Praise A Wonlup 10.30 am.. 6XX) pro, Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasts HASTINGS APOSTOLIC of God’s love "What Everyone a TABERNACLE Someone Special." For information call 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 aro^ Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 am.; Sun­ day Evening 6 pm; Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 pm. If interested in a free Home Bible Study , please call for more details. 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517452-1106. tor Brent Br.nham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am ; Worship 11XX) am.; Evening Service al 6:00 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7XX) pm. Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6.-00 pm. - Disciple Bible S udy 11. Nursery is provided durirg both worship services. ond grade. Wednesday nights - 6XX) pm. LIVE! Under the Don*, ptaise rehearsal. Thursday nights - 7:00 Grove * Rd. Pastor pm prayer meeting in the Lounge. Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sundav School CHURCH OF CHRIST 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors* (Phiiippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 7: 00 nm.. Classes for all ages. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH am.-11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A Ml 49058. mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9.30 am. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:00 am. Traditional Wor­ ship: 10:10 am. Church School for all ages; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship; 11:50 am. Children’s Worship. The 9:00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both ser­ vice*. Children’s Worship is avail­ able during both services. SPECIAL EVENTS - Friday. May 9 - 10:30 Noah's Ark Picnic; Tuesday. May 13 - Muskegon Presbytery Meeting. 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. anne Dotten Service Morrison. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Tnnes: Worship Service 9:45 am.; 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. provided. Junior church. Youth Worship Services: 8:30 and 11XX) group. Thursdays senior meals 12- am. Sunday School (or all ages at ixxm. Saturday nights ■ Praise Ser­ 9:45 aro. Nursery provided. Jr. vices 7:30 pm. For more informa­ Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ tion call the church office. day evenings. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK memory of Michael D. Moore. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • ’Prescriptions’’ I IBS. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan I _________ Gena Lester MIDDLEVILLE - Kim Lee Lyons, age 42. of Middleville, passed away May I. 2003 at home. He is survived by his mother. Darlene O. Bedell of Middleville; his father and step­ mother. Arvil and Liz Lyons of Detroit: sis­ ter. Janice Dyer of Middleville: brother. James (Cindy) Lyons of Grand Rapids: step-sister. Ange! of Detroit: one niece and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother. Steve Bedell. Funeral and committal services were held Monday. May 5.2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Bruce Stewart officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. DELTON - Gena Lester, of Delton, passed away May 6, 2003. Gena was bom February 15. 1948 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Bert E. and Annabelle (Akers) Green. Gena loved animals, flowers and rocks. She enjoyed going to their cabin in Baldwin and camping in the U.P. and Canada. She is survived by her sons. Gordy (Teresa) Lester of Delton. Wayne (Jan) Lester of Plainwell and Steve (Robin) Lester of Middleville; her father. Bert E. Green of Battle Creek and her mother Annabelle Green of Bedford; a brother. George E. Green of Bedford; a step brother. Bert E. Green Jr. of Lake City, Ml; six grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday. May 10. 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, Pastor Larry Fulton officiating. Memorial contributions to Barry County Animal Shelter will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. Michael Duane Moore DELTON - Michael Duane Moore, age 48. of Dellon played his last game of golf and was called unexpectedly home Thursday. May 1.2003. Michael Duane Moore was bom on April 30. 1955 in Hastings, the son of Frederick Duane and Louise A. (Kuhtic) Moore. He was raised in Middleville and attend­ ed Thomapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1973. He was married to Tammy L. LaFountain on June 19.1985 in Allegan. He was self employed, the owner of the Mike Moore Construction Co. in the Delton area. Mike was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoyed golfing, hunting, ice fishing, camping, glo­ rious story telling, cards, attending his son’s basketball and baseball games. Mike was a man who lived for his fami­ ly. and was an over zealous fan of his sons basketball and baseball games. He loved his wifes cooking, and patiently dealt with the various exotic pets his daughter seemed lo constantly tend and care for. This glorious story teller that could make a walk through the woods sound like a safari adventure, he enjoyed working on his golf swing, and sixth sense while hunting, with or without a gun. An avid outdoors­ man. ice fishing and camping were hobbies he relished, but he also indulged in cards or a lively game of pool. Everything Mike, did, he did with his whole heart. He was a loving, caring hus­ band, father, son. brother, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Tammy L. Moore; daughter. Corey L. Moore of Portage; son, Shawn D. Moore of Delton; his mother and step-father, Louise (Moore) and Norman Nickels of WesLaco. Texas; one brother, Mathew (Tiffany) Moore of Greenville; three sisters. Daire (Bruce) Rendon of Lake City, Renee (Ray) Lillie of Pensacola. Florida. Debra (Jerry) Neff of Grandville; six step-sisters. Virginia (Jerry) Mauchmar, Norma (Gerard) Kwiatkowski. Shirley (Daryl) VanderPloeg, Rose (Llewelyn) Tilma, Delores (Steve) Debri, and Carol Zalokar; two step-brothers, David (Robin) Nickels and Jay (Kathy) Nickels; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and lots and lots of friends. A celebration of Mike's life was held Monday. May 5,2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Fr. David E. Le Blanc officiated. Interment Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made for a college fund for Shawn and Corey in FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9.30; Church Service !0.3o am. 6: 00 pm. Wednesday: Bible Class Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ Junior church is few ages five through sec­ rehearsal. 8:00 pm. Chancel Choir 4887 Coats METHODIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH freshments; 11XX) am. Traditional Service. Sunday School. 5:30 pm. - team rehearsal. 7 XX) pm. Bell Choir 10:00 am.. Worship 11:00 am.. COUNTRY CHAPEL Sunday School. 10:30 am. - Re­ CHRISTIAN PARISH QUIMBY UNITED M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. temporary service). Junior Church. WOODGROVE BRETHREN BARRY COUNTY CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. |________ Kim Lee Lyons George W. Walton DELTON - George W. Walton, 58. of Delton. Michigan, died suddenly Wednesday, April 30, 2003 from a heart attack while on vacation in California. He was bom July 26, 1944 in Freeport, Long Island, New York, the son of George Chester and Josephine Ann (llardi) Walton. He married Janet Kay Marquart on July 8, 1972 in Midland, Michigan. George enjoyed fly fishing, hunting, photography, building computers for family and friends, camping and traveling. He was a member of the National Rifle Association ind Trout Unlimited. George retired from the Family Independent Agency after 30 years as a social worker. Surviving are his wife, Jan Walton; sons, William Charles Walton of Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and George Albert Walton of Delton, Michigan; brother, Richard Adrian Walton of Orlando. Florida and close friend. Jim Wick of Paw Paw. Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday. May 8. 2003 at 7:00 P.M. at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Pastor Steven S. Olmstead officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Pauline Scholten CLOVERDALE - Pauline Scholten, of Cloverdale, passed away May I, 2003 in Hastings. Mrs. Scholten was bom on March 5. 1913. in Kalamazoo the daughter of Peter and Marie (Pickett) VanStelle. In May of 1936 she married Harold Kindlcberger and he preceded her in death in 1971. On Oct. 16. 1976 she married t Nicholas Scholten Jr. and he preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Scholten was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Dellon. She loved «o cook, play cards and play bingo. Most of all she enjoyed visiting with fami­ ly and friends. She is survived by a '-on James (Bonnie) Kindleberger of California; a daughter. Suzanne (Roger) Adams of Cloverdale; stepchildren: Nick (Shirley) Scholten of Kalamazoo and Joanne (Duane) Smith of Florida; a brother. Jack (Toots) VanStelle of California and a sister. Mary Wolf of Paw Paw; four grandchildren; three great grand­ children; six great great grandchildren: four step grandchildren; nine step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A special friend Lavonne Barnum of Hastings. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers; a son, Harold The funeral set vice was conducted al the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton on Monday. May 5, 2003. Pastor Daniel Hofman officiated. Interment Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Dellon. Vivian Sherman CALEDONIA - Vivian Sherman, age 85, of Caledonia, passed away in Zephyrhills. Fla. on April 7.2003 where she has been a winter resident for the past 20 years. Mrs. Sherman was bom in Grand Rapids, Nov. 6.1917. She was a kindergarten teacher for the Caledonia School System, a member of the Caledonia United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, church organist for many years, and a member of the Sleepy Hollow Old Times Band, playing the piano and vio­ lin. Survivors include her loving husband. James Sherman of Caledonia; son, John and wife, Jan Sherman of Caledonia; daughter Luanne Higgins and son-in-law, Charles Higgins of Lake City; and four grandchildren, Adam Sherman, Andrew Sherman. Aaron Sherman and John A. Sherman. A memorial service will be held Friday. May 16, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Caledonia United Methodist Church, building fund. Helen Schramm HUDSONVILLE Helen Grace Schramm, a retired Hastings public school elementary teacher, passed away on May 4. 2003. while residing at Laurels of Hudsonville Nursing Home. Helen was 91 years old and is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Frank Pearson of Grandville; four grand­ children; and four great grandchildren. Her husband. Marty, predeceased her in 1977. Al this time no date has been set for a memorial sen’ice. Donations in Helen's name will be appre­ ciated and accepted al either the Hastings Emanuel Episcopal Church. 315 West Center, Hastings, or the Salvation Army. 1215 East Fulton.Grand Rapids, Ml 49503. | Irma Gail (Lawhead) Swan CHARLOTTE - Irma Gail (Lawhead) Swan, age 81, of Charlotte, died Monday. May yiiiifK 03 Mrs. Swan was bom June 20. 1921 in Ingham Township. Michigan, the daughter of Guy H. and Etta (Hance) Walker. She was a 1940 graduate of Dimondale High School and Western Michigan University in 1966. She was a teacher for more than 20 years in and around the Vermontville area. Irma Gail loved horses and was an accomplished equestrian, a member of Midwest Dressage Association and the owner of Freedom Winds Farms of Charlotte. Surviving are sons. Jack H. (Darla) Swan of Colorado, David J. Lawhead of Onsted. Dennis J. (Olivia) Lawhead of Eaton Rapids; daughter, Dorothy J. Parsley of Florida; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and sister. Betty Laverty of Potterville. Visitation will be Thursday, May 8, 2003 from 2-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 9. 2003 at 11XX) A.M. at Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Karen Wheat officiating. Interment will be at Dimondale Cemetery in Dimondale. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. More Obituaries on Page 7 Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 0. 2003 - Page 7 jAtea Obitaaties ...continued Lloyd Arnold Wilkins Five generations gather Baby. Christian Erwinc; great great Wengers to celebrate golden anniversary Erways to observe 50th anniversary Bob and Helen Wenger will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 8, 2003. The couple are blessed with six chil­ dren and 18 grandchildren. The Wengers reside at 4335 Bender Rd.. Middleville. A family dinner is being planned in Bob and Helen’s honor. Edward and Thelma Erway will be cele­ brating their 50th anniversary on May 17. 2003. They were united in marriage on May 23, 1953 at Prairieville Church. They have four children. 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. There will be a celebration hosted by Pastor Blair on May 17,2003 at Prairieville Church. They will be renewing their vows at 4 p.m. All are welcome. There will be a dinner to follow. To send them a card, please mail to: 11031 Hastings Pt. Rd.. Middleville. Mich. 49344. Pumford-Thompson to marry Saturday Wayne and Patti Pumford arc proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Leah Marie Pumford to Matthew John Thompson. Matthew is the son of Lynnelle Halloway, Randy an J Jackie Thompson. Leah is employed at Cornerstone Living Center in Hastings, while Matthew is emloyed with Michigan Glass and Metal in Grand Rapids. The two plan to exchange vows May 10, 2003 at Thomapple Valley Church. Dennis Earl Eaton. Hastings and Karen Maxine Newton. Hastings. Gordon Andrew Shaw. Hastings and Amy Deashcllc Whipple. Hastings. Steven Patrick Kennedy, Wayland and Kasey Louise Underdahl, Wayland. Robert Hiram Madden. Hastings and Charlene Lynn Snore, Hastings. Joshua Matthew Johnson, Alto and Jodi Ardel Schumaker. Middleville. Matthew John Thompson, Middleville and Leah Marie Pumford, Middleville. Theodore James Lambert, Battle Creek and Theresa Aim Alton, Battle Creek. Mark Edward Ransome, Hastings and Nicole Patricia Greenfield, Hastings. Kevin Michael Ferris. Dowling and Angela Lynn Kuhtic. Middleville. Brandon Michael Dunlap. Toledo, OH and Carrie Lee Moma. Toledo. OH. David Bartlett Stockton. Nashville and Loretta Mae Beers. Nashville. Javor-Minch will wed July 25 Daniel and Mary Javor of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kristina Lynn to Kevin James Minch. Kristina is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High Schoo) and a 1998 graduate of Grand Valley State University. She is currently a special education teacher at Hastings High School, and pursuing her masters of educa­ tion al Grand Valley State University. Kevin is the son of Robert and Sue Minch of White Cloud. Mich, and Paul Richard and Donna Hart of Sturgis, Mich. He is 1996 graduate of Caledonia High School, and currency a field supervisor for Bravata Construction. The couple will marry July 25. 2003. BOY, Skylar Ray. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 26. 2003 at 2:02 a.m. to Candi Sarver of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. and 19 inches long. grandma holding baby. Madeline Louden; great great grandpa (not shown). Ryerson Louden; (back row. left to right). Baby's mom. Jennifer Armintrout; great grandma. Zelma Armintrout and grandma. Donna Langford ILR plans religion, ‘Great Decisions’ classes at KCC The Institute for Learning in Retirement at Kellogg Community College will spon­ sor several upcoming classes and activities. These programs are open to men and women age 50 and older who share a love for learning. Anyone interested in attending may call Teresa Durham at 948-9500, ex­ tension 2642. A comparative religion class led by Ger­ ardo Woods will survey the history, theol­ ogy and practice of the great religions of the world, including Hinduism. Judaism. Christianity and Islam. The class will criti-' cally examine texts and other religious data to illustrate the similarities, differences and commonality within the selected religions. This class will be held on Thursdays. May 15, 22 and 29 and June 5. from 1.30­ 3:30 p.m. at the Fchsenfeld Center, at the KCC campus just west of Hastings. The cost of the class is SI5. On May 20 and 27. ILR member Eileen Oehler will lead the Foreign Policy Asso­ ciation's “Great Decisions” mini-video se­ ries The topics will include “Water, a Global Resource." “The U.S. Military To­ day," “Map of the Middle East Changing?" “Poadblock or Crossroad? The Israeli-Pal­ estinian Peace Process.” “Time Warp: U.S.-Cuba Relations” and “Failure in Com­ munication: Foreign Policy and Public Un­ derstanding." The group will meet from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the KCC Fchsenfeld Center. Those attending are asked to bring a sack lunch. Each session is free. The ILR also will be host for the next luncheon on Friday. May 30. from noon to 2 p.m. Cost of the lunch is $8. A special program will be included. For more information, please call Teresa Durham at 948-9500. extension 2642. DomiId B. Houvener WHITEHALL - Lloyd Arnold Wilkins, ace 81. of WhitehalI. died Saturday. May 3. 2003 at home. He was bom in Clinton County, he moved to Grand Rapids as a child and was educated there, graduatinc from Davis Tech. He served in the U£. Navy in World War II earning 15 battle stars through service during the N. Africa invasion, in the N. Atlantic and S. Pacific. He last served on the USS Cowpens aircraft carrier, the first US ship to enter Tokyo Bay at the end of the war. He married Joyce A. Weber in May 11. 1946 and moved to Whitehall They were married 55 years. She preceded him in death June 19. 2001. He retired from Consumers Power Company in 1983 after 37 years. He served as a special police officer for Whitehall for 25 years. He was a member of the VFW #3256 and American Legion Post 69. He is survived by his children. Mrs. Robert (Patrice) Whitaker of Holland. Mark Wilkins of Whitehall. Bruce and Jeanne Wilkins of Whitehall and Wendy Wilkins of Grand Rapids; four grandchil­ dren and one great grandson. Funeral services were held Wednesday. May 7, 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Rev. Fr. David E. Le Blanc officiated. Burial was in Freeport Cemetery. . Memorials may be made to the VFW. American Cancer Society. Hospice of M u skegon/Oceana. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. PRAIRIEVILLE - Donald B. Houvener of Prairieville, passed juav Saturdav. Mav ji. 2003. He was born Mav 19. 1911 in Prairieville, son of William and Margaret Peek Houvener. In his younger days. Donald loved lo dance - especially square dance at the Prairieville Hall. He did a lot of hunting and fishing and was blessed with the ability lo work with wood. He made many craft items, which he gave io relatives and friends. He lived a full life. On Feb. 14. 1937. he married Eleanor Brouard. who survives. Also surviving are a son Nicholas D. Houvener and wife Ann. a grandson Donald W. Houvener and wife Dianne and great-grandchildren Tyler and Alexandru Houvener. a granddaughter Kathleen Houvener. all of Long Island. Neu York: a brother-in-law Jack Brouard and wife Delores of Jackson: three sisters-in-law Arlene Brouard Dewey of Hickory Comers. Velma Brouard-Kurtz of Doster and Sadie Brouard of California. He leaves many caring and thoughtful nieces and nephews who have brought him much pleasure - plus wonderful neighbors who have been there when he needed them. A brother Maurice preceded b:m in death on Aug. 5. 1996. Cremation has taken place. A family memorial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society. Vem Gilding Jr. ^"^ougla^/monWells [ CHARLOTTE - Vem Gilding Jr., age 81, of Charlotte, died Monday. May 5.2003. Mr. Gilding was bom Jan. 27. 1922. in Eaton County, the son of Vem Sr. and Verma (Famham) Gilding. He served in the U^. Army and received a Purple Heart for service during World War II. He returned from the war and worked at Oldsmobile from 1946 to his retirement in 1983. Vem also raised honey bees and enjoyed gardening. He married Betty Irene Wright on Jan. 29. 1944 and she survives. He is also survived by son David (Sandy) Gilding of Charlotte, daughter Diana (Curt) Oglesby of Wacousta, son Rod (Gloria) Gilding of Bellevue, daughter Renee Carter of Nashville; 10 grandchil­ dren; one great grandchild; brothers, Kenneth (Jeanie) Gilding. John Gilding. Don (Leia) Gilding, all of Arizona; sisters. Gerry Burrows of Detroit. Roberta Gilding of Hubbardston, and Katherine Crawford of Onondaga. He was preceded in death by sister. Lanore Cole in 2002. Funeral services were Wednesday. May 7, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Pastor Roy Backus officiated. Interment was in Gresham Cemetery in Chester Township. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. , Further information available at wwwpray funeral .com. POMONA PARK. FLORIDA - Douglas Vernon Wells, age 62, of Pomona Park. Florida, died Friday. May 2. 2003 at IJ4S. at Gainsville. Florida. Mr. Wells was bom in Charlotte. He had lived in the Michigan area for 13 years. He was a retired autoworker for General Motors. He was a past president of Michigan Snow Mobile Club. Lions Club and enjoyed working with computers. TV’s and other electronics. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Wells is survived by his wife. Jane Wells of Pomona Park, Fla; son, David Wells of Hint; daughter. Diana Wells of Pomona Park. Ha.; son-in-law. Dawn and Patrick Dooling of Hamilton. NJ., Denise Wells of Satsuma. Ha.; brother, Charles Wells, Battle Creek; grandchildren, Benjamin Covert of Pomona Park, Ha., Jessica Wells of Bradenton, Ha., Shades Wells of Hint. Christina Dooling of Hamilton. NJ.. Tim Dooling of Hamilton, NJ. and Jeremiah VonMoos of Satsuma, Ha.; pets. Cinco and Mo. Preceding him in death were his parents and a grandson, baby Dooling. Services were held on Wednesday. May 7.2003 at Johnson-Overturf Chapel. Father Jim May officiated. Burial was at Lake Como Cemetery. Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka is in charge of arrangements. 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Ml DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COMMUNITY FACILITIES MEETING Invitation to Bid. containing bid specifications, call the Barry The Community Facilities Meeting fcr May 5 has been postponed until Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School auditorium At that time the community will review the list of proposed projects to be voted on in September The public is County Administrator's Office at (269) 945-1284. invited. and the property commonly known as the Health Department Building located at 110 West Center Street. Hastings. Ml Bids must be received in the Barry County Admtntslrator s Office. 220 W State St.. Hastings, on or before June 5. 2003 at 2.00 p.m. To obtain a copy of the Junior & Misses Men's 25% Off 2 5% Off sale $25.oo Junior 4 Levi’s RecJtob den.m Shorts Knd Tops Drum 4 Tw» Shorts Oogutorfy S3OS3? s*toct stock Scx<ng To 05 25% Off Sale 2 For $15 Junor 4 Mssei Deom 4 Tw« Short! MJ Softs Knit Shorts Tnftr* $roc* Kid's $9 99 koA - Sotoct Stock 25% Off 25% Off Jumor & Vues Denm 4 Tw« Capns Athlete Shorts 4 Coon Pants s&oct stock Sotoct Stock 25% O<F<= Famous American Designer West State St. Hastings Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat I0-8, Sun 12-5 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 8. 2003 Ted and Phylis Armstrong along with Henry and Beulah Beland were the honored couples. There were two decorated cakes, colorful tables, light refreshments served H-aJee (btHeAAa, —\r~i ———v~v~v<"—71 to do theirs sometime. Now is the time. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet Wednesday. May 14. at 1 p.m. On Sunday. May 18. they will hold their Mother­ Daughter breakfast. Word was received in town on Friday morning that earlier that day death had come to David Smith in Arizona. There will be a memorial service in Lake Odessa in June. Condolences may be sent to his widow. Louise, at 10015 Royal Oak Rd.. Sun City, AZ 8535 I. David was the Smith in Doane-Smith Agency. He was an insurance agent and broker since the early 1930s. Lakewood track teams have a meet today with Lansing Catholic Central at 4:30 pan. on the home track. Their next home meet will be on Tuesday. May 13, against Jackson Lumen Christi. The mentoring program at West El came to a fun conclusion April 29 with a visit to the ice cream shop near the lake, followed by bowling for all the youngsters in the pro­ gram. Their teachers and manors were along to watch the fun. Buses came to the bowling alley to pick up their charges for delivery to their homes. The VFW post held its annual chicken barbecue last week Saturday with a good crowd. They will be having their monthly flea market Friday and Saturday. Monte Baum is to be the new post commander fol­ lowing David Smith of Brown Road who has held the post for three years. Bernice Hamp was guest of honor at a birthday party last Saturday, hosted by her four sons and their wives. Many relatives and friends attended. During the morning worship service at Central United Methodist Church Sunday eighth-graders were awarded hymnals for use in Chancel Choir and third-graders received new Bibles for use in their Sunday school classes. The coflee hour had many friends and relatives of two couples cele­ brating their 60th wedding anniversaries. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. May 8 at Lake Manor. This is the annual meeting of the society. with election of three directors for threc-ycar terms. The speaker will be Larry Wagcnaar of the Historical Society of Michigan. His post is that of executive director. He will be speaking on the scope of the HSM with its scores of members’ societies. The HSM publishes a quarterly newsletter and some annual publications as well. Members of other historical societies arc welcome to attend, along with the local membership, which should have most of its roster home from southern states. The society has a full agenda for the rest of the months of May. June and July. The annual hollyhock sale will be Saturday. May 10. with spirca. Rose of Sharon and burning bush for sale, along with the perennial plant exchange run by the Garden Club. The Depot/Museum will be open Saturday, May 31. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July brings the reception for the grand marshals of the fair parade on the afternoon of July 1 with the parade to fol­ low al 6. The LOAHS will have two spots at Art in the Park. The society, along with the Ionia County Genealogical Society, will run the food stand at the Lake Odessa Fair for the six day run. Depot Day comes on Saturday.July 24. The Doll Party held at the Depot last weekend in April was a success, with 125 registering to see the vast array of dolls old and new, along with doll furniture and play things connected with dolls. The ICGS will meet Saturday, May 10. at Lake Manor at 1 pan. The speaker will be the historian of Michigan Grange organiza­ tion. He will talk about the history of the Grange in Ionia County. The society quar­ terly newsletter reached the mailboxes of members earlier this week. Those who have begun work on their First Families applica­ tions arc urged to finish them well before the Sept. 1 deadline. There arc dozens of applicants around the countryside who aim by church friends to the dozens in atten­ dance. Ted Armstrong Jr. and wife came from Neu Jersey. Tom and Mary Armstrong of Ann Arbor and daughter, along with the Ned and Kathy Swift family of Lowell, were present for the day. Others came from Ionia. Sunfield and other nearby towns. The CROP Walk was held Sunday with ideal weather. There were several posts within Fellowship Hall for registration such as most churches, the National Honor Society and Sunny Fresh Foods. Rev. Donald Ferris gave the sendoff and the opening pray er. Many walkers wore CROP shirts. The route was marked with signs for safety. Under the direction of Jane Detweiler, the Lakewood High School concert and symphonic bands performed in the high school gym at 4 p.m. Sunday. This followed the vocal concert at 2 p.m. Austin Zeno directed the jazz band and the percussion group. Director David McQueen was intro­ duced. still wearing his sling on his right arm. During his prolonged absence since an accident during spring vacation. Detwiler moved to his duties in high school; Rev. Brian Allbright took over the middle school program and Zeno expanded his duties to the jazz band. On Monday the missions committee of Central UMC visited church-related pro­ grams in Lansing at Harvest House, Potter Park Outreach Ministries where they ate iunch along with people of the neighbor­ hood, Wesley Foundation at MSU. the Lansing district offices in Okemos. Potter Park has a fine program with food pantry, health clinic, three worshipping congrega­ tions for Vietnamese, a mixed nationality Sunday morning service and an inner city fellowship which meets Sundays late after- ‘ noon and mid-week. The West Michigan Association of Congregational Church met May 3 at the local church on Fourth Avenue. Representatives came from Bangor. Buckley, Grand Junction. Otsego. Saugatuck, Stanton and Watervliet. The speaker was Gerri Smith of Michigan City, Ind. In the afternoon session she spoke on Ruth of the Old Testament siory. In the afternoon she spoke on the wife of the dis­ ciple Peter. The First Congregational Church will honor its graduates Sunday. May 25. On June 1 their guest speaker will be Mark Jarvic of Hastings. Delegates from the Buckley Congregational Church visited their cousin, Joan Rohrbachcr, following the church ses­ sion. SERVICE! 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Suite 113 (269) 3494742 543 Mall Dnve (269) 5805000 Feipausch Food Center (269) 62X8150 Metjer (269) 3294901 Has 1 Opening for Elderly Adult Private rooms, assisted living Cail anytime 269 948-9433 Annie’s MAILBOX By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar All is lost? Dear Annie: I would like to know how to cope with the loss of my husband s pen­ sion. My husband worked for the same company for 39 years, and this money was to be our retirement. But it was lost to a thief who was supposed to invest it in the company’s future, but instead, he got rich and let the company go down the drain. My husband lias since passed away, and at the age of 68.1 have nothing left to live on except Social Security benefits. Our house and savings were used lo pay for my husband’s medical care. I live with one daughter for six months of the year, and my younger daughter for the other six months. I have nothing to look forward to. I don’t even have enough money to pay for auto insurance, and my old car sits in the drive­ way. I feel as if I am at the end of my rope. If I want to buy something. I can’t. If I want to give my grandchildren a gift. 1 can’t. 1 thank God that I have my health, otherwise I don’t know what I would do. Many times I have thought of simply ending it because I don’t sec any way out of this trap. I live from day to day. and gov­ ernment check to government check. Any advice? — Jean in the Southwest Dear Jean: Your letter is heartbreaking. If your husband’s company mismanaged the pension fund, was there some class-action lawsuit to recoup the losses? If so. you may be entitled to some settlement money. Too many seniors have discovered they cannot support themselves at a time when they need financial security more than ever. Some find part-time work to make ends meet, and if you are physically healthy, you might consider this. Meanwhile, you arc blessed to have two daughters who love you and provide for your needs. Leaving regrets Dear Annie: I was divorced after 18 years of marriage and have a teenage son who lives with his father. 1 remarried a year ago but am having a difficult time living so far away from my son and ex-husband. I don’t sec my son very often. My cx4msband and I had a lot of prob­ lems, but I really didn’t give the marriage the chance it deserved. I’d like to patch things up. My new relationship is not doing well, because my old one is always in the back of my head. I still love my ex-husband, and he still loves me. I feel lost and lonely and need some advice on how to be happy. 1 can’t seem to accept what I have done. — Lost and Lonely in Colorado Dear Colorado: If we read between the lines correctly, you left your husband for another man, and now think you made a mistake. Perhaps you did. but you cannot dwell in the past. You are lonely, which means you are seeing your new marriage in a negative light while romanticizing your previous life. Also, you miss your son and feel guilty about leaving him. Talk to a therapist who will help you de­ cide what course to take and how to revive your spirit so you can face the future. There is hope for you. but you have to take the first step. Ask your (factor to refer you to someone. . Surly stepkids Dear Annie: My wife just phoned me at work to let me know that her 2 3-year-old daughter is coming for a five-day visit. 1 am sick to my stomach and do not want to go home. Why? Here’s why: When her children come, about five times a year, they do not speak to me — at all — for the entire visit. They won’t even make eye contact. This has been going on for two years, and I cannot take it anymore. I do not want to be treated this way in my own home by anyone. I have suggested to my wife that her chil­ dren make shorter, less-frequent visits, or that they stay with another relative if my presence is too painful. But she continues to welcome them into our home. Sure, she asks them to behave nicer to me, but they do what they want, and she won’t throw them out over it. She tells me they will grow up eventually, and in all honesty, I do not want to make her choose between me and her children. (My kids, by the way, treat my wife wonderfully.) I am beginning to fall out of love with my wife. I would be very content with a small apartment, and will continue to pay my share of all expenses, but I cannot continue with such stressful visits. Any advice? — Tom from Tulsa. Okla. Dear Tom: Does your wife have any idea how unhappy you are? Does she realize you are ready to move out? You owe it to her to make her understand how close your mar­ riage is to disintegration. Her children arc old enough to behave with civility toward their mother's husband, and she should in­ sist on it. If she isn't willing to put you first, the next step should be marriage counsel­ ing. Weighty issue Dear Annie: 1 am concerned about my wife’s weight. We’ve been married over 20 years, and she has pul on nearly 70 pounds. Her waist is larger than her hips. I understand that after having children, a woman in her mid-40s will not look like she did at 25. but we always had an active outdoor life, and now she can’t hike or bike for any length of time. We enjoy folk danc­ ing. but she’s losing her stamina, and when I hold her in the waltz position, my hands have no good place to go. I have to confess that part of me wants her to look good in public and be attractive in out intimate life (which has suffered as well), but I’m primarily concerned about her health and quality of life. Her mother died of coronary disease. Every time I bring up the subject, she cuts me off. Our diet at home is fairly healthy, so I don't know where the extra calorics are coming from. Can you give me some lips on how I can gel her lo see herself in a way that will make her want to change? — Con­ cerned in Canada Dear Canada: Losing weight is a do-ityourself project. Your wife knows how she looks, and your disapproval does not help. Tell her you love her and want the two of you to share a long and healthy life to­ gether. Ask her to discuss the weight gain with her doctor. There may be an underly­ ing physiological reason for it. She also should talk to a nutritionist and perhaps join a health club. And for heaven's sake, keep dancing with her. no matter where you have to pul your hands. Tatoo cover Dear Annie: I am going to be a brides­ maid al a wedding, and the dress will show my tattoo. Because my grandfather will be at the wedding. I'd like lo cover up my tat­ too out of respect. Is there any kind of makeup 1 can use? — Marked Woman Dear Woman: You’re a considerate girl to worry about Grandpa. Several companies have makeup specifically for covering tat­ toos. Check the Internet or the cosmetic sections at your better department stores. Easter update Dear Annie: A writer from Denver com­ plained about the phrase “Easier Sunday.” saying. “Easter is always on Sunday." In many churches. “Easter” is also the name of the liturgical season that stretches 50 days from Easter Sunday to Pcnlccos’. The Sundays arc called the second through seventh Sunday of Easter (the season). — Pastor Ann Larson. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Jericho. Vi. Dear Pastor Larson: Thank you for en­ lightening us and our readers. •••** Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Man y Sunar. longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox&atihi. com, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190. Chicano, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate Web pane at wwwjcreatorsjcom. GREAT GIFT IDEA...for Mother’s Day ...Father’s Day, Graduation, Birthdays, etc. Give them a SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings BANNER a24..94S-9S54 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 8. 2003 - Pape 9 From TIME to TIME A look down mpmnrv lanp of planning and management, and a base commander. In his long military service. Colonel Pope served with: The 17th Airborne Division. 139th Combat Airborne Engineer Battalion. (Battle of the Bulge. Rhineland Campaign. Central Europe (Operation Varsity)); 13th Airborne Division. 129th Combat Engineer Battalion. Fort Bragg; 82nd Airborne Division. 307th Combat Airborne Engineer Battalion. Fort Bragg; 1 Ith Airborne Division. 127th Combat Airborne Engineer Battalion. Fort Campbell; 185th Combat Engineer Battalion. Korea; KM AG (Korea Military Advisory Group, Korea; 18th Airborne Corps. Board 5 (later known as the Airborne and Electronics Board and is currently known as Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate), Fort Bragg; 18th Airborne Corps, Assistant Corps Transportat on Officer, Fort Bragg; Joint Plans Development Group. Air Movement. Fort Bragg; General Staff. J4. US European Command, Paris, France; Defense Logistics Service Center. Battle Creek; Commander. Cam Rahn Bay Sub-Area Command. Vietnam (Army Command), during the Tet Offensive; Defense Logistics Service Center. Battle Creek. Cornell married Helen Carol Putnam in 1946 in North Carolina. She died June 23. 1988. He is survived by his son. Gavin Pope, of Delton; brother. Vincent Pope of Hastings; and sister. Virginia Winn of Battle Creek. He was active in several veteran’s orga­ nizations. Interment will take place a! the National Cemetery in Raleigh. N.C. with full mili­ tary honors on June 23, 2003, al 1100 hours. No other services arc planned. Memorials may be made to a veteran’s organization of choice. To be continued next week. SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DAR­ REN J MOORED AND KIMBERLY D MOORED. HUSBAND AND WIFE to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. US DEPT OF AGRI­ CULTURE now known as USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee, dated January 15. 1992. and recorded on January 15,1992. in Uber 531, on page 869. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred four thousand seventy seven and 23/100 Dollars ($104.077.23). including interest at 8 250% per annum as modified by agreement dated 5-15-97. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on June 12. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Mchtgan and are described as: LOTS 5 AND 8 OF BLOCK 62 OF THE VIL­ LAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 27. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: May 8. 2003 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee ' Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suita 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For •r.fonnatjon Please Cali: (248) 540-7701 (5/29) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Betty Herbst, an unmamed woman (original mort­ gagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated August 14. 2002. and recorded on August 21. 2002 in Instrument No 1086046 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY-ONE AND 99/100 dollars (S80.971.99), including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on May 22. 2003. Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3. except the South 6 leet thereof, also except the West 66 leet thereof, of Block 5 ol the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 27. also that portion of alley adjacent thereto ded­ icated to said Lot in Uber 366. Page 199 The redemption period shrj be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA 6003241a. m which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: Apni 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rle 4200316983 Team X (5/8) Since 1916 Cornell Pope, 1941 at Fort Bezvoir, just prior to the beginning of World War II. Corporal Pope is second from the left. By Joyce Weinbrecht During the month of May each year, this column likes to salute some of the Barry County veterans. These veterans rarely talk about or share their achievements so unless someone calls our attention to their service, we would never know. For May 2003. we have selected Colonel Corneil Pope of Delton. His son, Gavin S. Pope, has supplied us with the record of hs< long and successful military career. Gavin wrote to us as follows: “My father. Colonel Cornell Pope, died on Feb. 22.2003 at the age of 87. He spent 30 years in the U.S. Army, mostly in air­ borne units (including the 82nd, 11 th. )3th. and 17th Airborne Divisions). “1 am writing in hopes that you can use the enclosed materials to inform your read­ ers of his death and the interment services that will be held at the Raleigh National Cemetery. June 23. 2003 at 1)00 hours in North Carolina. You arc welcome to use any and all of the materials enclosed. They include an expanded obituary, a short ver­ sion of his military history, the medals he was awarded and a number of photographs spanning over 60 years of his life. The pho­ tographs all have a note on the back describing who. when and where. “I consider my Dad a great American hero. He spent all of his best years in ser­ vice to his country. He fought in three wars (World War ii. Korea and Vietnam). He •vas wounded in two of those wars (World War II and Korea). “In the final years of his life he suffered considerable pain and discomfort from con­ ditions that his doctors determined were probably due to his service in the Army. In fact, he died from a very rare type of cancer that could have been caused by the serious radiation he wax exposed to in a nuclear test at Desert Rock, Nevada. “He never complained. He never criti­ cized the Army. He just did his best to over­ come the problems these conditions imposed on his life. I am proud to be the son of this man and hope that the enclosed information can be used by you to honor his memory." Cornell Pope, 87. of Delton, died Feb. 22, 2003, at home after a lengthy battle with a very rare type of cancer. He was bom Aug. 16. 1915. to Vichente J. and Rafira (German) Pope. LEGAL NOTICES 1 Cornell Pope as an enlisted man 1941. He served in '.he US. Army for 30 years, retiring in 1971 as a full colonel. Cornell served his country in three wars. World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was awarded 29 different medals and commendations including the Bronze Star with V for Valor and two Purple Hearts for being wounded in Germany twice, in World War II and Korea. Colonel Pope has over 300 Military Airborne Jumps, one Combat Jump (Operation Varsity, which was the largest airborne combat jump in airborne history). On jump status for more than 20 years. 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DK's girls swept four of the 17 events against Parchment, winning 14. en route to a 100-28 victory. The Panthers controlled the scoring in the shot put. the discus, the long jump, and the 300-mctcr low hurdles. In the shot put it was Tia Sice had the top throw for DK at 25’103”. Kelly McIn­ tyre won the discus throw with a distance of 86'. In other field events. Monique Hoyle won the long jump al 14'7.75”, while no one scored in the pole vault. Hoyle also won the 800-meter race in 2:35.81. but took the night off in the 1600-metcr where she set the school record with a time of 5:27.26 against Galesburg. Other DK winners against Parchment were Kortni Matteson in both the 100- and 300-mctcr hurdles, finishing in 17.22 sec­ onds and 50.31 seconds. Katie Johncock won the 1600-metcr race in 6:14.14. Ma­ rissa Ingle took the 3200-mctcr run in 13:15.44. and Katie Smoczynski won the 400-meter dash in 1:06.33. Parchment’s lone victories came in the Nolo. Josh Barnes, and Nick Archer all fin­ ished at 5 9 for the top three spots. I odd ( hampion picked up the Panthers other tield event victory with a throw of 116'1”. As usual. Kris Oglesbee shut out his op­ ponents in the dashes, taking the 100-meler in 11.04. the 400-meter in 53.49. and the 200-meter in 23.18. Brandon Lester was the 110-met er hur­ dles champ finishing first in 15.76 seconds ahead ot teammates Jason Erb in second and Brett Michael in third. DK also swent the 300-mctcr hurdles. led by Clayton Drewyor who finished in 43.75 seconds just ahead of teammate Erb in 43.81. and Michaels in 46.83 seconds. Brad Goldsworthy led the sweep for the Panthers in the 800-mctcr in a time of 2:20.84. The Panthers also won the 800-. 1600-. and 3200-mctcr relays. DK had a commanding 78-9 lead over Galesburg-Augusta last Wednesday after 11 events, with firsts in 10 of the 11. William Elliott and Brandon Davis were second and third in the discs. the only event the Panthers hadn't won. Shanna Tamminga scoots over bar against Galesburg-Augusta. (Photo by Jeff Erb) 400-meter relay and in the 100-meter dash. Against Galesburg last week. Hoyle got to set her 1600-metcr record just in time, as severe weather brought a halt to the meet after 11 events had been completed. DK was leading 74-13 with victories in 10 of the 11 events. Delton Boys DK's varsity boys topped Parchment 90­ 38 on Monday, as the Panthers look 11 of 17 events while sweeping five. The Panthers’ trio of high jumpers. John Delton's Mark NeSmrth (left) takes off in preparation for the hand-off coming from teammate Jason Erb. (Photo by Jeff Erb) Trio of victories lift Saxons in Gold Hastings' June Bishop blasted a triple against Sparta last Friday that Saxon Coach Marty Buehler was sure would have been a home run nad the game been played at home. (File photo by Perry Hardin) .WtCII'.Wtj*......... . . , . ui.LJU---- , tvjm bia’ " Sometimes rules don’t work out quite right Sports have lots of rules, thankfully. Otherwise they would all end up looking like some kind of rugby. I’m sure, which has rules as well. Some rules are for protection, some for integrity, and others just make the game what it is. What’s baseball without "three strikes you’re out.” a track meet where you don't have to wait for the gun. or basketball where you can take a hop. skip, and a jump with­ out dribbling? Hockey probably has the best way of enforcing rules. You cheat, you break the rules, you're out. Soccer does that too. but only for offenses that draw yellow cards. In every other sport you’re either in or you’re out. Normally, penalties give opponents some type of advantage, like free throws, or 15yard penalties, or a penalty shot. More often than not the team that is whistled for the infraction ends up paying for it in the end. But then there arc more vague rules, moral rules. Rules that the Supreme Court might have some trouble with defining. No matter who’s defining them. I saw those rules broken on Tuesday night at Lake­ wood in a tennis match between the Vikings’ first singles player and a player from the visiting school. Now. for starters. I’m not one of the people who thinks that tennis should be a nice quiet country club game. Wimbledon is great, but I think I’d rather play in the U.S. Open with thousands of New Yorkers screaming from the stands. When I played I'd scream every once in a while, no obscenities or anything like that mind you. Just a little roar. I can’t remember that a coach ever handed me a warning or anything. Lakewood’s entire team was struggling with Jackson Lumen Christi on Tuesday, they hadn't won a set until their first singles player Simon Phelps took the second set of his match, the last match of the day. The visiting Titan thought it necessary to chuck his racket into the net after dropping the set. and then pick it up and blast the ball back into the fence, for which he earned a warning from Lakewood's Coach Martin Snoap. The kid had been losing control throughout the match, while Phelps was a cool cat on the other side of the net. Snoap predicted the collapse the Titan player would suffer at one point. Well, soon after the third set began, the Titan iet out w ith an F-bomb "That's a point." shouted Snoap. It might have been the best thing that could have happened to the Titan. Even though h«. was obviously still boiling underneath, he had to keep it in check or face giving up an entire game. He pulled it off. and won the third set to complete the sweep of the Vikings. Did he learn his lesson? I doubt it. But the negative reinforcement worked just as the psychology books teach it. Phelps might have been better off if his opponent had kept on swearing away. But that would have been against the rules. The Saxon varsity softball squad shifted the balance on its scales in the last week. With three conference wins, the girls pushed their overall scasoi. record to 9-7. and moved lo the winning side in the league at 5-3. It wasn’t always easy. Hastings came out flat and let Cedar score 3 in the second inning on Monday night, while going quietly in its turns at bat. The Saxons finally got rolling with a big 5-run fourth inning to lead 5-3. Cedar added another score in the fifth, but the Saxons maintained the one run lead to get the win in a close 5-4 victory behind Abbie Allcrding on the mound, who is now 7-4. Allcrding had nine K's. while walking just two and allowing five hits. Important hits for Hastings were by Cas­ sie Meade with a single and a double, and Nikki King who absolutely smokodLa huge two-out. two RBI stand-up double that drove in the tying and go ahead runs. Nobody needed to be biting their nails when the Saxons visited Sparta last Friday. Hastings mercicd its hosts twice. ’1-0 in the first game and 15-4 in the second. Hastings won game one behind Allcrd­ ing in 6 innings. She had eight strike outs, one basc-on-baiis. and gave up three hits. “The big story was at the plate.” said Saxon Coach Marty Buehler. “We had 15 hits in the first game and 10 in the second Amber Thomas and the Saxons raced around the bases for 26 runs in two games against Sparta last Friday. (File photo by Brett Bremer) for a total of 25 hits in the two games. That is an unbelievable total. They were mostly laser beams too. The girls were really smoking the ball. Especially Allcrding and (Heidi) Wear. The two had I I hits between them." In game one. Allcrding had two singles. Heidi Wear had two singles and two dou­ bles. Cassie Meade and Tiffany Howell had two singles. Courtney Fortier Ashley Gib­ son. Amber Thomas, Jenny Wanland. and King each had a single. Game two saw the Saxons pick up the win in five innings behind starter Thomas who secured the win by pitching Hastings to a 12-2 lead before closer Wear came in to get some work in. Amber had three strike outs, and gave up one walk and three hits in four innings. Wear had one K in the inning she pitched before the mercy rule look affect. - Howell had two singles in garnq^Vn.AIErding had three singles and a double, tassic Meade and Gibson each had a single.” June Bishop, now fully recovered from the hand injury, had a triple “that would have been a home run on a 200’ fence Mich as ours but they have their fence out at 280’.” said Buehler. Wear also knocked a triple for the Saxons. The girls visit a tough Wayland team on Friday for a double-header as they look lo stay on the plus side, then follow that up with a trip to Kcnowa Hills on Monday. Saxon soccer squad tops Wayland as tournament time approaches The Lady Saxon varsity soccer team de­ feated conference rival Wayland 2-1 on Tuesday. Wayland opened scoring in the first half after Hastings missed a penalty kick, but the Saxons stepped it up in the second half and owned the entire field while scoring two goals. The first goal was an own goal by Way­ land, while the second goal came off of a through pass by Kayla Arnie to Ashley Lowe who converted with a breakaway goal. Kayla Arnie played strong at the stopper position for the Saxons while Erin Fish held strong on the outside for the Lady Saxons, said Coach Sarah Dcrrico. Il was the second conference w in of the Sophomore Ashley Lowe knocked home the game winning goal for the Saxons on Tuesday night as they topped their rivals from the West. Way­ land. (File photo by Brett Bremer) season for the Saxons who arc 2-4-1 in the Gold, and 4-5-2 overall. South Christian defeated the I-ady Sax­ ons last Thursday, 3-1. “We had a few key players with injuries today which hurt us." said Dcrrico. “I will say that one player really stepped up and played a huge role for us. Kayla Amic who was on JV was moved up this week to var­ sity and she came out strong for us in the outside back position. She's very aggres­ sive and she a solid, consistent player." Tlic only goal scored for Hastings was by Jami Shilling on an assist from Fish. "We came out strong in the first half scoring first and holding the game to 1-0 at halftime,” said Dcrrico. "but South Chris­ tian came out very strong in the second half and wc let up a lot. We were not marking and every goal that they scored was due to an error on our part." “Wc really need to work on being con­ sistent,” said Dcrrico. “Wc play a half of a game. Wc arc not able to play a full game hard yet. That is our goal by the end of next week seeing as the following week the con­ ference tournament begins and then dis­ tricts to follow." Hastings hosts Kcnowa Hills today. Thursday May 8, in the final O-K Gold tunc up before the conference tournament begins on Tuesday. Cedar Springs leaves Saxon squads all wet It was a tough day for both the Saxon girls’ and boys' track and field teams last Thursday against Cedar Springs. "The rain just kept coming," said Saxon girls’ Coach Fred Hutchinson. “It rained steadily from the beginning of the meet un­ til the end. That made it difficult to run, be­ cause it was not easy to keep warm and ready to run.” The rain poured down on both teams, but the Red Hawks poured it on the Saxons. Hastings' girls fell 85-42. Natalie P.nnington picked up another victory in the 3200-mctcr, coming across in 13:32. bit it was one of just three Saxon firsts on the i fternoon. Nicole Siaw won the discus with a throw of 71 '6. ?nd Niki Noteboom was the victor in the high jump w ith a leap of 4’6. “I’m very proud of the way the girls hung in there tonight, through the miserable weather conditions." Hutchinson said. “Ce­ dar Springs is a very tough team and they showed that today.” Cedar Springs’ boys arc also tough. The favorites to capture the O-K Gold title topped Hastings boys 100-32. The Saxon boys also had just three firsts against the Red Hawks. Joel Maivillc won both the 4(M>- and 100meter races for Hastings, taking the 400 in 54.339 seconds and the 100 in 12.424 sec­ onds. in the 200-mctcr dash it was Bruce Car­ penter coming across first for the Saxons in 24.409 seconds. The Saxons ran against Unity Christian on Wednesday, their final preparation for the O-K Gold Conference meet happening this Monday and Tuesday in Hastings. “I’m excited and optimistic about our last conference double dual meet and the O-K Gold conference meet,” said Hutchin­ son. “1 really feel that our girls arc going to do well individually at those meets." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 8. 2003 - Page 11 DK baseball still has plenty to play for The ultimate drcam may have passed by the Panthers on Tuesday night in Delton. DK’s varsity baseball team fell to Paw Paw 9-5 for its fourth Kalamazoo Valley Association defeat. “I thought if we’d have won tonight, we’d have been in lhe race for the league lead," said Panther Coach Joe Charron. The Panthers now sport a 6-9 record overall, with a 2-4 mark in lhe KVA. “I threw my number one pitcher, and they hit him hard," said Charron. “I didn’t want it to happen. I didn't foresee it hap­ pening." DK never gave up. They trailed 9-1 heading into the seventh inning, where they pushed across four runs with two out in an effort to stay alive in the game and in the league race. After Delton began the seventh with a ground out and a strike out the next four Panther batters reached base, and would eventually come around to score. Cory Bourdo started the rally by reaching base on a Paw Paw error, then Dustin Healey knocked him home with an RBI single. Three Paw Paw errors helped DK to its four run seventh. Steve Bourdo brought Healey home with a single, then errors on balls hit by Chris Gillfillan and Tyler Blacken scored two Panther runners. DK’s othe’ run came in the second, when Nathan Farrell knocked across Blacken with an RBI single. Paw Paw pushed four runs across in (he third and four in the fourth, before adding their final tally after leading off the sixth with a triple. Matt Danncffel came into relieve the DK starting pitcher in the fourth and "shut 'em right down," said Charron. “It was ground ball city. He really stepped up." Now, the Panthers will most likely be playing for the love of the game, al icast until district action rolls around. DK must have loved the game las< Satur­ day when they brought home the hardware from the Saranac Tournament. The Panther offense exploded for 24 runs in two games Saturday, winning the opener over Saranac 12-0, and then topping Burton-Bentley in the championship game The Bourdo brothers each picked up their first wins of the season, junior Corey Bourdo in the opener and senior Steve Bourdo in the championship. Charron called them “well deserved" wins for the two Panther pitchers. DK's offense came ready to play in the championship, scoring four runs in the first inning and five in the second. Cory Bourdo and Blacken were each two for two in the championship game. Zac Culbert walked in all four of his plate ap- As the coaches took on, Delton catcher Dustin Healey chases a Paw Paw run­ ner away from home plate. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton second baseman Steve Bourdo’s toss to teammate Nathan Farrell at first easily beats a Paw Paw runner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) pcaranccs, and scored three times. Corrie Latta came across to score for PK in the third. The Panthers added two more important insurance runs in the bottom of the fifth, enough so that Burton-Bentley's three runs sixth inning rally still left DK in the lead. Cory Bcurdo got a lot of help in leading the team to the shut out victory over Saranac. The DK defense didn’t commit an error in the contest, while the offense racked up the 12 runs on 12 hits. Saranac managed just two singles off Cory Bourdo, for their only two base run­ ners in the game. Everybody except the starting pitcher for DK had at least one hit. Steve Bourdo, Gillfillan, and Blacken each had two RBIs. Steve Bourdo on three for four hitting, with a pair of doubles. Blacken was two for four with a double, while Healey hit two for three. The rearranged, rainy, spring season gets very busy for the Panthers in the upcoming days. DK visits Allegan this afternoon, hosts Galesburg-Augusta for one on Friday. Then, next week, Parchment visits Delton for a doublehcader and the Panthers travel to Galesburg for one on Tuesday. Saxon Sport Shorts... HMS boys track May] The Hastings middle school boys* track team remained undefeated, improving their record to 7-0 after defeating Delton, Allegan and Marlin May 1 in the rain. Scores were Hastings 69.5, Dellon 41.5, Allegan 34 and Martin 16. Taking First PUcc were: Matt Donnini (3 times), Kelcey Edwards (2 times), Kee­ ton Rose (2 times), Mike Bekker, Justin Canoil, Alex Kimble, Dakota Storey, Kyle White, Mitchel) Gahan, David Kendall, Mi­ chael McGandy, Thomas McKinney Scoring Second Ptace: Greg Woodman­ see (3 times), Alex Kimble (2 times), Justin Carroll, and Ryan Vogel Scoring Third Place: Bradan King (2 times), Mike Bekker, Justin Carroll, Kelcey Edwards Taking Fourth Place: Mike Bekker, Mitchell Gahan, Eric Treadwell April 29 The boys' track team remained unde­ feated improving their record to 4-0 after defeating Valleywood by a scoic of 75.5 to 473 on April 29. Taking First Place were: Matt Donnini (3 times), Mike Bekker (2 times), Kelcey Edwards (2 times), Alex Kimble (2 times), Steve Lambert (2 times), Keeton Rose Scoring Second Ptace: Bradan King (2 times), Mike Bekker, Eric Duits, Kelcey Edwards, Thomas McKinney. Ryan Vogel Scoring Third Place: Justin Carroll, Mitchell Gahan, Scott Homrich, Dakota Storey, Kyle White, Ryan Bosma, Ryan Cain, David Kendall, Ryan Vogel, Greg Woodmansee Girls’ Track May 1 The girls* track team beat Allegan, Del­ ton, and Martin May 1, with a final score of 56 Allegan had 55.5 points, Delton had 45 points, and Martin had 20 points. The only first place finisher was Dana Shilling. Second place finishers were: Leanne Pratt, Dana Shilling (3 times), Katrina Dob­ bin. Amy Ingle (2 tsnes), Brittany Howell. Kayla Angeletti, Sara Dunkelberger, Erin Fluke, Ashley Maurer, Ashley Smith, Kayleigh Delcotto, Tara Pleshe Third place finishers were: Lexy Rugg. Molly Wallace, Kristina Dobbin. Brittany LQQking ------- for-------Opportunity? You found It. Trams Teams Teams ong ”J- Studious TK spikers earn all-state honor With an overall grade point average of 3.65, the Trojan varsity volleyball squad earned Academic All-State honors for the 2002-2003 season. TK also had three seniors qualify for in­ dividual honors from the Michigan Inter­ scholastic Volleyball Coaches Association. Cary Middlebush was honored individu­ ally with an overall GPA of 4.0, as were her teammates Megan Dutcher and Angela Blood who both have earned a 3.9 GPA. The remaining team members contribut­ ing to the overall team honor were seniors Rachel VanderMecr, Rachel Clinton. Melisa Potts. Melissa Robinson, juniors Mallory Egolf, Whitney Robertson, Sarah Wolf, Katie Dorland. Stephanie Scott, and sophomore Andrea Otto. Owner Operator! Experienced Drivers Solos Tooms Graduate Students Howell, Ashley Smith, Kayla Angeletti, Alyssa Case, Sheila Carpenter. Heidi Bustancc Fourth place finishers were: Allison Hodges, Lindsey McNally, Jessica Burch, Kristina Dobbin, Sara Dunkelberger, Tif­ fany Edwards, Amanda Welch, Molly Wal­ lace. April 29 The Hastings girls lost against Valley­ wood on April 29, with a final score of 69 to 54. First place finishers were: Dana Shil­ ling (3 times), Kayla Angeletti, Sheila Car­ penter, Amy Ingle (2 times) Second place finishers were: Kristina Dobbin, Amy Ingle, Ashley Smith. Lexy Rugg. Leanne Pratt Third place finishers were: Brittany Howell (2 times). Ashley Maurer, Heidi Bustancc. Katee McCarthy LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven A. Secord. an unmarried man (onginal mort­ gagors) to MG Investments Inc., an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 28. 2000. and recorded on August 4. 2000 in Liber Doc •1047726 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Centrex Home Equity Company. LLC. Assignee by an assignment dated November 8, 2000. which was recorded on March 17. 2003. in Liber Document *1099620 Garry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINE­ TEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FOUR­ TEEN AND 08/100 dollars ($119,514.08). includ­ ing interest at 10.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a saie of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on June 12. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point which lies 320 West of the Northeast comer of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34. Town 4 North. Range 10 West for the place of beginning; thence South 485 feet; thence West 360 feet; thence North 485 feet; thence East 360 to the place of beginning, Thomappie Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: May 8. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200314079 Team F (5/29) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by David L Sensiba and Kathenne M Sensiba. husband and .vife (onginal mortgagors) to First Cmcago NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee dated November 7. 1997. and recorded on November 19. 1997 tn document No. 1004303 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated June 1. 1999, which was recorded on May 6. 2000. m Document No 1043933 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due ai the date here of the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 36/100 dollars ($83,838 36). including interest at 7 750°. per annum. Under the power ol sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. al 1 00 p m., on May 22. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 379 Feet of the West 60 acres of the Northeast 1 /4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, except the West 744 feet thereof subfect to the right of way for Grange Road The redemption period Shan be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: April 17.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott A Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30100 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200231113 Tee-n J (5/8) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul J. Vandenberg and Theresa A. Vandenberg, hus­ band and wife (original mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 12. 1999, and recorded on March 24.1999 in Liber Document No. 1027004 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to tte Citibank NA as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated April 20.1999, which was recorded on October 31. 2000. Ir. Uber Document No 1051375. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR AND 41/100 dollars ($115,664.41). including interest at 10.150% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.-00 p.m., on June 5, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township, Barry County. Michigan, and running thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds East. 200.00 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes East. 308.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds West 200.00 feet to the West 1/8 line of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 05 min­ utes West. 308.00 feet to the piece of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 1. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200317446 Team S (5/22) Notice of Mortgage ForeckMure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Deborah Comp, a single woman (original mortgagors) to DMR Financial Secvices. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mort-gagee. dated December 18. 1996, and recorded on December 21. 1998 in Document No. 1022635, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation Assignee by an assignment dated April 1. 1999. which was recorded on October 8. 1999. in Document No. 1036361. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ai the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED ONE AND 07/100 OoUan, ($55,501.07), including interest at 7.500% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on May 29. 2003. Said premises aro situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7. Block 15. of Daniel Striker s Addition to the City of Hastings, according to '.he recorded piat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Also, the North 20 feet of the East 4 feet of Lot 6 of Block 15 of the Ptat of Dante! Striker's Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 monlh(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.324: a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Erie #200317340 Team S (5/15) HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS NOTICE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION ANNUAL ELECTION - JUNE 9, 2003 The last day on which persons may register wih the City or Township Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on June 9. 2003. is May 12. 2003. during regular working hours. The election is oeing held to vote onthe folowing: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION KIMBERLY A ALDERSON (4-YEAR TERM) DONALD A MYERS (4-YEAR TERM) Kwp your fri*ndt are relatives inTonrwa. Sand them Th* Hading* BANNER Car945-9554 to Subscribe. Congratulations! Son of Ron and Julie (Corrigan) Ctaek l" Puce COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-467-3729) 1 Attention Hastings High School SENIORS . I Place I Regionals PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AH real estate advertising in thu news­ paper it subject to the Fair Housing Act ■nJ the Michigan Civil Right* Act whrch collectively make it illegal to advcnne "any preference. limitation or doenmmauon hued or race, color. reli­ gion. Kt. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or irartnl status. or an intention, to male aiy such prefer­ ence. limitation or discrimnution Familial tutut include* children under the age of If living with parents or legal cuuodiam. pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18 Thu newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which it in violation of the Law Our readers are hereby informed that all dwelling* advertised tn this ne»sptpcr are available on an equal op^xtunity basis lo report discrimmation call the Fair Homing Center at 616-451 The HUD toll free leiephone number for the hearing impaired is I • 8U0-9J7 W75 tg: The Annual Graduation Issue of ... Hastings Banner will be May 22, 2003 Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by Friday, May 16th •NOTE: If your portraits were done at White s Photo, they have already furnished us with a copy. 2003 Illinois Jr. State 4“ Place OS5 Sectionals OVERAU. RECORD; 45 wins 27 pins 9 losses OUTSTANDING YEAR! x&om you* dllcltlgan and Algona and douia Jans! �P«o« 12 - The Huongs Burner - Thursday, May 8 2003 Not much practice time left for Panthers Wednesday P.M. -Final SlandingsHair Care Center 77 1/2; Nashville 5 Plus 73 1/2; Mace's Pharmacy 71 1/2; Railroad St. Mill 65 Eye and Ent 60 1/2; Armour Auction 58 1/2; Seebers 57; Girrbach’s 48 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - R. Murrah 188-489; B. Maker 168-164; G. Potter 166-455: J. Pettengill 157-146; C. Bonnema 150-441; L. Dawe 166437; D. Bums 134-379: J. Leo 138-386; K. Becker 197; E. Vanasse 191; S. Pennington 183;G. Otis 180; W. Barker 177; R. Murphy 174; L. Yoder 166; E. L’lrich 162; L. Friend 126. Bowlerettes Bennett Industries 72-60; Hecker Agency 69-63; Dean's Dolls 673-643; Carlton Center Bulldozing 663-653; Railroad Street Mill 63-69; Kent Oil and Propane 58-74. Good Gaines and Series - E. Ulrich 165-477: T. Redman 153-369; K. Eberly 194-503; T. Christopher 189-509; N. Potter 167-432; K. Fowler 214-583; L. Dawe 167­ 476; J. Doster 176-435; G. Potter 189-486; D. Coenen 168-399; J. Donnini 158: H. Coenen 189-464: J. Rice 190-492; L. Elliston 217-550. DK pitcher Roxann Huisman fires a throw over to first baseman Jessica Broadhurst on Tuesday against Paw Paw. (Photo by Perry Hardin) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Detault has been made In the corxMons of a mortgage made by David A Branch and Karin Branch, husband and wile, lo Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomla Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25. 2002 and recorded Aprs 1, 2002 in tnetrument number 1077474. Barry County Records. There Is claimed to be due on such mortgage tie sum of Two Hundred Thee Thousand Three Hundred Ninety and 17/100 Ootars ($203,390.17) inducing interest at the rate of 8 0% per annum. Under the power of sale conWnedip me mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stitt Michigan, notice la hereby given that tie mortgage wB be toreetoeed by e eele of the mortgaged premises, or eom part of turn, at puttie venue al the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings m Barry County. Mfchigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 12. 2003. The premies are located In tie Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 270 leet of tie North 330 teat of the East 1/2 of tw Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 2 North. Range 9 West together with a parcel of land In tie Weal 1/2 of tw Northeast IM of Section 33. daaertbad as beginning at the Itereecton of tw East IB Una of eaid Sectcn 33 and tw South kw of Lot 84 of Roy K. Cordes SubdMskxi No. 1. as recorded In Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 49; thence North 89 digress 38 minutes West 22 feet along tw Scuti me of said Lot 84. to tw East few of Reynolds Road Cti-de-sac; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes West 111.0 tael along tw East tew of said CuLdewac thence Scuti 89 degrees 38 minutes East .70 feet lo tw East 1/8 tew of said Sectcn 33; twnca North 00 degrees 04 minutes end 30 seconds East 111.0 Ism io tw place of beginning; excepting Here from any and at parts of Loti 83 end 84 of said plal lying East of said East 1/8 tew ol Section 33. The redemption period anal be 6 month# torn tw dele of such sale, unices tw property Is determined In accordance with MCLA §600.324ia, in which case the redemption period she! be 30 days from the dale of the sale. The forectoatog mortgagee can reedno the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simuitaneoue resolution with the borrower. Dated: May 8. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a CalifortSa Corporation, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 221.0919 (6/5) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Robin J. Hughes and Lisa Hughes, husband wxl wile, to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP., dated August 2,2000. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on August 10. 2000, In Document No. 1047939, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $181,016.74 and rm proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notes Is hereby give,, that on June 12,2003, at 1:00 pjn., on the steps of the Courthouse In the City of Hastings, that being the piece for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there wHI be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10.25 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described.in said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to wit Land situated in the township of YANKEE SPRINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: PARCEL B: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4. SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 00* EAST 458.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES OO'OCT EAST 200.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES (WST EAST 660 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00’00* WEST 200.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 08’36* WEST 660.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR BOWENS MILL ROAD. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. BY: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: April 28. 2003 (6^5) LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT Please Take Notice that the regular school election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 9. 2003. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER Pf ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2003, IS MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O'CLOCK M THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk's office. Persons planning to register with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration This Notice is given by order of the board of education Elizabeth Matteeon Secretary, Board of Education h was a tough night for the lady Panthers on Tuesday. After having a week off between games, the Delton Kellogg's varsity softball team began a busy stretch on Tuesday afternoon with a 15-0 loss to Paw Paw. Fonunalely, or unfortunately, for the Panthers the game only lasted three in­ nings. “Paw Paw is a decent team." said DK coach Kelly Yoder. “We just didn't plav well at all." DK committed eight errors in the three inning,. “(Paw Paw) had some decent hits. Our errors contributed to a lot of their runs." Meanwhile, the Panthers didn't mange a hit. when it came their turns to come lo the plate. "We've been hitting all along." said Yo­ der, “but we have to be able to play with a lot fewer errors than we have been" I don't know what happened last night." “Hopefully, tomorrow will be belter." said Yoder speaking of the team's contest at Allegan tonight. Thursday May 8. “We'd like to have some practice." But, now is lhe time in the season for games. Lots and lots of games. After traveling to Allegan, the Panthers host Galesburg-Augusta on Friday night and then host the DK Invitational on Satur­ day. Next week, DK hosts a double-header with Parchment on Monday then visits Galesburg Tuesday for one. The Paw Paw defense gets set as Sam Doubledee (6) blasts the ball off her bat on Tuesday in Delton (Photo by Perry Hardin) DK ladies’ home stand starts with a victory The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team's record slowly improved in the last week. With games on Monday and Tuesday, the Panthers outscored their opponents 11-1 in improving its overall season record to 5­ 6-1. On Tuesday, the Panthers also bumped their Kalamazoo Valley Association mark to 2-1. with a 3-1 victory over visitors from Parchment. Shannah Fisher. Whitney Knollenberg. and Nikki Bccktcl each had a goal for DK. Casey Peavcy had two assists and Fisher had one in the win. Monday, the Panthers topped the winless Maple Valley Lions by the score of 8-1. Knollenberg completed a hat trick with three goals, and also had an assist. Also scoring for lhe Panthets were Peavey with two goals, and Becktei. Carolin Humphrey, and Whitney Fisher with one apiece. Jill Roberts. Jessica Searles. Courtney Chapple, and Amanda May all had assists for the Panthers. In the two previous games, the Panthers tied Niles 1-1 on a goal by Becktei last Fri­ day, and were beaten by Otsego 3-0 last Wednesday. The win over Parchment was the begin­ ning of a six game home stand for the Pan­ thers, the girls host Battle Creek Central this Friday. Maple Valley on Monday, and Paw Paw Tuesday. TMS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF vOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J. Orr. aka Timothy James Orr, a stogie person (original mortgagors) to First Federal of Michigan, the Mtahigan operating name ol Charter One Bank. F.SB., Mortgagee, dated May 7.1999. and recorded on May 19. 1999 in Instrument #1029789 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is chimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY-NINE THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AN 24/100 dollars ($29,688.24), including interest ai 5.250% per annum. Under the power of sale cortainod In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be toroefooed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1«) p.m,. on May 29. 2003. Said promises aro situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast fractional 1/4 Section 6 Town 3 North. Range 9 West Rutland Township Barry County Michigan described as commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 1334.36 loot along the South line of said Northeast 1/4 thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds West 690.0 feet along the East line of said East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast 1/4 to the Point of Beginning thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 666.92 leet thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 10 seconds West 250.0 foot along the West kne of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4, Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East 666.83 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds East 250.0 last along the East line of said East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast 1/4 to the Point of Beginning. Subject to and together with an ease­ ment for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the East 66 feet to the South 940 of said East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast 1/4. The redemption period shall bo 12 month(s) from the date of such sate. Dated: April 24, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 Ate #230317279 Team W (5/15) Courtney Chapple had an assist in Delton's 8-1 win over Maple Valley on Monday. (File Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon baseball blasts past Cedar Springs Brian DeVries led a high powered hitting attack Monday afternoon as the Saxon var­ sity baseball team defeated Cedar Springs 9-6. DeVries hit a two-run first inning home run, the first on the Saxon* redesigned field. He later added an RBI double, and a sacrifice fly for a four RBI game. Scott Larsen picked up the win fpr the Saxons, after coming on in relief of Justin PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTIC, that a Public Hearing will be held by lhe Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Wednesday May 21. 2003. al 700 p m st lhe PrameviHe Townsho Has. 10115 S Norris Road, within the Township PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the rtem(s) lo be considered at the Public Hearing include, m bnet the toltowing 1) Special land Use Permit and Me plan review tiled by Jason Brmxhuis. of 11764 Eiwan Rosd. Plainwell. Ml 49000 To allow construction and use ot a 2500' long private airstrip, located with­ in the east hall ol the SW comer ol Section W (11764 Eiwan Road. Plainwell Ml 49060) This property in question is zoned 'A' Agricultural 2) Such other and further manors as msy property come before the Plsnnmg Commission tor this meeting All interested persons are tovded to be present or submit written comments on this special land use permit applications at the address betow PrainevSc Townsh<) wdl provide necessary auxrfary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audotapes of pnnted materials being considered at the heanng upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prainevilte Townshp Clerk Prairieville Township Planning Commission Jane VanderWeyden, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 Pratt who pitched the first five and twothirds innings, striking out seven and allow­ ing just three earned runs. Hastings trailed 4-3 heading into the bot­ tom half of the fifth, but scored three runs in their half of the inning, and three more in the sixth to gain the victory. Kyle Amic also had two hits for the Sax­ ons, while BJ. Donnini and Pratt each added one hit. Larsen had a double and two RBls in the game offensively. His pitching record for the season moved to 2-1. Overall the Saxons arc 4-?, with a 3-5 re­ cord in the O-K Gold. A pair of pitcher’s duels between the Saxons and the Sparta Spartans went the Spartans way last Friday. Hastings Coach Marsh Evans called the Saxons 2-1 loss in game one a “heart­ breaker", as the Spartans pushed across their second run with a bloop single in the bottom of the ninth. Larsen threw another outstanding game for the Saxons, and left after eight innings with a no decision. He had seven strike outs through eight. Larsen also led the Saxons hitters with a pair of singles. Adam Case had Hastings* lone RBI, as the Saxons tied the game at one in the bot­ tom of the fifth. Sparta broke open a tight game in the night cap with four runs in the fifth inning. “Dustin Bowman and Pratt both pitched well,” said Evans, “but the Saxon offense could not generate any runs." Pratt didn’t allow a hit or a walk in his two and a third innings of relief. Cody White picked up a pair of the Sax­ ons five hits, one of them a double. Hastings visits Wayland for a double­ header this Friday, then on Monday pays a visit to Kcnowa Hills. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 8. 2003 - Page 13 Heading to hoop it up at KCC LEGAL NOTICE by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A of Lion seniors will be headed to Kalamazoo Community College next fail to continue their basketball careers. Lions Jessie Grant and Brieann Trcloar have signed letters of intent to play for KCC next fail, and both girls are receiving full scholarships. “We’re really excited to have them both coming.” said KCC women’s basketball Coach Die Doumanian. “They were part of a very successful team. They’re very good students, and they're even better people. That’s what we like.’’ Grant and Treloar helped the Maple Val­ ley varsity girls’ basketball team to its first district championship in 15 years last fall and the program’s highest winning percent­ age ever, while both earning multiple i;onors for their on court success. Trcloar was a first team all-SMAA selec­ tion in the fall as well as being a part of the all-Barry County first team and the Lansing State Journal’s all-area Gass C team. She also earned all-state honorable mention honors. Grant was also first team all-SMAA. all­ Barry County, and was an honorable men­ tion selection by the State Journal, after her third year as a varsity starter and second season as a team captain. The girls are glad to be continuing their basketball careers, and glad to be doing it together. “You’ll kind of know what to expect.” says Trcloar continuing to play on a team with Grant. “It’ll be easier." Doumanian said he couldn’t recall a time he’s ever recruited and signed two girls from the same team in the same season. “I saw them both as juniors and liked them a lot." adding that he think the girls will fit in well to the team’s up-tempo style. “The goal is to play at least some.” said Grant. Doumanian said, "that’s up to them. They’ll have every opportunity. It depends on how hard they work.” Lion varsity Coach Craig Kiiching never had too much trouble getting the pair to work. The girls got things done on both ends of the court for the Lions. Treloar was the second leading scorer last fall with an 11.5 average. She also led the team with STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent's Estate FILE NO. 2003-23646-DE Estate ol Gary D Selby. Deceased Date of birth 06/06/1957 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Gary D Selby, who »«vsd at 702 W Walnut. Hastings. Michigan died 0326.2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marva L Selby, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St. Hastings, and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date: May 1.2003 Jill Humphreys Steele (P53335) 10125 S. M-43 Highway. Suite 14 Delton. Ml 49046 (269) 623-4775 Marva L. Selby 702 W. Walnut Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2418 (5/8) BfiIlCLQLMQfinUfiLEfifiE£XQ&MB£ WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Brieann Treloar (left) and Jessie Grant were happy to sign letters of intent to continue playing basketball together at Kalamazoo Community College after high school graduation. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 176 rebounds and 58 blocked shots. Grant was the team’s leader in assists with 100, and also led the team with 95 steals while also pouring in 8.3 points per game. “This is the first time that I’ve coached girls who’ve signed a college scholarship,” said Kitching. “It’s kind of like being a fa­ ther for the first time, so. they feel kind of special.” Both girls still seem a little shaky on what they intend to work on studying, but both expressed an interest in staying close to sports, something like an athletic trainer. sports medicine, or nutrition. "Something with the human body.” says Grant. “I thought about being an athletic trainer, but that’s too much work,” said Treloar. Treloar has already seen a KCC practice and likes the fact that the college program doesn’t seem as strict. They’ll miss seeing their buddies when they head away for school next fall, but the won’t miss "blow the whistle and freeze," said Treloar. Phelps makes it an exciting affair for Viking netters, despite sweep Sports Editor Viking varsity boys’ tennis Coach Mar­ tin Snoap made an almost perfect predic­ tion. The Lakewood boys had a tough after­ noon against Capita! Circuit League power Jackson Lumen Christi on Tuesday after­ noon, falling 8-0. Things became a little brighter for the Vikings as the afternoon sun began to set. Simon Phelps, at first singles, remained playing the last match of the day, and the Vikings still hadn’t won a set. Phelps had lost his first set 6-0. It looked as though it may be a quick af­ ternoon. but Snoap still believed that Phelps had a good shot at coming back in the contest. “He’s hit about five to the fence on the fly.” said Snoap of the Titans* first singles player. David Cavender, then added that if Phelps kept playing his game things would likelv tum around for the Viking senior and tie coulfl^possibly pull out a* rtfrte s8f vic­ tory. Phelps didn’t get the victory, but defi­ nitely made it an exciting match. The Titans' first singles player over heated, and soon began to meltdown after taking a 2-1 lead in the second set. Phelps kepi cool, as usual, and just kept peppering his opponent with ground shot after ground shot. After Phelps closed out the second set 6­ 4, then took a 1-0 lead in the third set a fan shouted out. "Let’s go Simon. You're in control now. Fire up." Snoap says that’s not Phelps style. Meanwhile, his opponent was losing points for abusing the his equipment and using some inappropriate language. With a lob over his Cavender’s head for a clean winner. Phelps took a 3-0 lead and looked like he was beginning to roll. But his Cavender took a cue from Phelps and cooled down a little, enough to regain his composure and come back lo-Ukc.ihc match with a 6-4 win in th© third. Other matches on rhe afternoon saw the Titans lake wins over Lakewood’s Jeremy Flessner at fourth singles 6-2, 6-1, Will Faul and DJ. Thompson at first doubles 6­ 3, 6-4, Gabe and Josh Rayner at second doubles 6-1, 6-1, Dave Dawley and Jason Lewellyn at third doubles 6-3, 6-4, and over Nick Huisman and Andy Wiltshire at fourth doubles 6-1, 6-3. Lakewood’s sec­ ond singles and third singles were unable to win a single game from tough Titan oppo­ nents. The loss put the Vikings season record at 2-4-2 overall. They’ll have a chance to im­ prove on that, but first things first. Lakewood is off to Okemos today, Thursday May 8, for the CCL tourney. The Vikes are 1-3-2 overall in the league so far. Default having been made in the conditions ol a real estate mortgage made by Kevin S. Phenix and Tracy L Phenix, husband and wile, of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporalton, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated January 15.1996, and recorded on April 13. 1998. Docket No. 1010331 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Two Dollars and Forty Three dents ($28,652.43) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power ol sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on May 29. 2003, at 1:00 p.m. the undersigned win sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder lor the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges ol the sale, including attorney's lees allowed by law, the premises in said mortgage located in Barry County. M chigan and which are described as foltows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 8 West described as: commencing 28 rods East of the Northwest cor­ ner ol the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 21, in the center of Center Road, thence South 198 feet tor the place of beginning, thence East 191 feet, thence South 196 feet, thence West 191 feet, thence Nortr. 196 leet to the place ol beginning. Together with an etastiug right ofMentortefTOM and egress as revealed m Liber 354 on Page 343 which has an address of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. The redemption period shafl be six (6) months from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated: April 16, 2003 Drafted by: Wiliam M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney tor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa, N.W. Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)456-1315 (5H5) PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED MAY 19. 2003 Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services/Regional Coordinating Agency for Substance Abuse Services m conjunction with the Southwest Michigan Substance Abuse Advisory Council has scheduled a public hear­ ing to solicit comments regarding needed ser­ vos m Barry. Branch. Kalamazoo and St Joseph and Van Buren Counties The Mchtgan Department of Community Health requires pubic input prior to allocating substance abuse preven­ tion. assessment and treatment funding tor fiscal year 2003/04 for this region. This public heanng wil take place Monday. May 18,2003. Interested citizens, community leaders and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and provide comment pnor to the submission of a plan to the Michigan Department of Community Health for final approval The heanng wiU bo held: Monday, May 10. 2003 at 4:00 pjn. in Conference Room D, First Wing. Ground Floor at the Kalamazoo Community Mental Heaith Nazareth Complex. 3299 GuN Reed, Kalamazoo, Michigan (formerly Nazareth College Campus). The public hearing on the FY 2003/2004 Annual Action Plan ■itomiMlon will take place |ust prior to the regularly scheduled Southwest Michigan Substance Abuse Advisory Council Meeting. All those interested in providtog comment are encouraged to attend or submit written comments to: Charted E. Spence. Ph.D.. Coordinator Regional Coordmating Agency Kalamazoo CMH Services 3229 Gun Road P.O. Box 63 Nazareth. Ml 49074-0063 (5/8) THS RRU18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detault has been made in the condHtons of a mortgage made by David H. Conrad and Patricia A. Conrad, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Homeside Lending. Inc.. Mortgagee, deled October 16. 2001 and record­ ed on November 5. 2001 in Uber Document No. 1069216 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the FEDER­ AL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, as assignee by an assignment dated March 21. 2003. which was recorded on March 31. 2003. in Libor Document *1101249 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIX­ TEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY­ SEVEN AND 29/100 dollars ($116,827.29). including interest al 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sate ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm., or May 22. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF Lot 33 of Olson's Subdivision, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plate, Page 18. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless detei mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 17,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 583-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200316135 Team J (5/8) CMUT BASBALL C8UT MRS. GMAT RM. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKS MAY 13-20 FIREWORKS: MAY 16 T-SHIRT NIGHT: MAY 17 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Sa the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium MraJNMacmkyirimAMi • EEMEMW Notce is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals wiB hold a Public Heanng on Tuesday. May 20. 2003. at 7:00 p m in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Hastings. Michigan The purpose ol the Pubic Heanng is tor the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a vanance request by Tern Albrecht, 731 West Bond Street. Hasbngs. Michigan (see map and legal below) The applicant has requested a vanance from Section 90-171 (a)( 1) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow an increase in the extent ol the non-conformity of a legal non­ PLANNING COMMISSION conforming building Legal description on said property is CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 8. BLOCK 6. LINCOLN PARK ADDITION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO' THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thal a Public Hearing will be heW by the Prameville Townsh^i Planning Commission on Wednesday. May 21. 2003. at 7.00 p m at the Pramevtoe Township Hal. 10115 S Noms Road, within the Township _ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the nem(s) lo be considered el the PubSc Hearing include, tn bt7)' The Scot A Ogden ol 12422 Sunset Drive. Plainwell. Ml 49000. requests a spe­ cial tand use perms to allow construction of a 3Zx6O' (1920 aq fl) accessory buddng on a parcel less than one acre m sue Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance SecPon 4 20 C (1) allows construction of a 1.320 sq It accessory buiWmg on a parcel of 20.00f eq fl -one acres in size without a special land use permit Th.s property Parcel 412-302-012-00 (12422 Sunset Drive. Ptemwel. Ml 49080) to zoned -R2) Such other and further matters as may properly come before lhe Planning Commission lor Al/interestml'persons are inveed lo be present or Si*m« written commenlson tha special land use prnmit apptcahons at the address below Prairevfle Townshp lary aids and services such as signers lor the hearing impaled and audKhapes of^pnnted mston als being considered at the hearing upon live (5) days notice to Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk Written comments will be received at Hastings City hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Request lor information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings Lakewood's first singles player Si­ mon Phelps launches a first serve against Lumen Christi on Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable ads and services upon live days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777 Everil G. Manahum Prairieville Townehlp Planning Commission Mark A. Doster, Township Supervisor Prairieville Township Hsll 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 40046 City Clerk I �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 8. 2003 Vikings beginning a Saturday streak by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Jeff VanderBoon chases down a little roller after coming on in relief for the Vi­ kings in Saturday's championship con­ test. (Photo by Brett Bremer) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE GALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian E. Winters, married man and KacyE. Winters, a married woman (original mortgagors) to Charter One Mortgage Corporation successor by merger to Charter One Credit Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 30, 2001. and recorded on May 15, 2001 in Document No. 1059765 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo bo due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND FIFTY-SIX AND 63/100 dollars ($94,056.63). including interest at 8.790% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, u public venue, at the Barry County Cour nouse in Haetings, Ml, at '.DO pjn., on June 5,2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described The South 1/2 of Lot 10 and the South 1/2 of the East 1 rod of Lot 9 of Block 14 of Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records. Subject to easements, reserva­ tions. restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the data of such sale. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Re #200318106 (5722) Team W The Viking varsity baseball squad ended anther Saturday by raising another tourna­ ment trophy. Lakewood hosted its first ever baseball invitational last Saturday. The Denny Rich­ ardson Memorial, taking a tournament title for the second consecutive Saturday. Everything is still running smooth for the Vikings, still the number one team in Divi­ sion Il as chosen by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association. The team’s bats are booming. The pitchers are just doing what they do. firing the ball up to the plate and letting the defense do its thing. “All of out pitchers arc doing such a great job this year," said Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch. ’’That was out one big concern.” Lakewood improved to 19-1 on the sea­ son with its two wins last weekend, and a win over Capital Circuit foe Mason on Monday. The Vikes topped Forest Hills Northern for the championship last Saturday, 4-1. With a run in the third and one in the fifth. Lakewood took a 2-0 lead behind starting pitcher Corey Thelen. Jeff VanderBoon got into a little bit of a jam in relief in the sixth giving up a pair of singles and a walk, which earned the Hus­ kies their only run. But VanderBoon tossed a pair of ground balls to the next two bat­ ters, and Bill Allen came in to finish off the contest. Just to be safe, leading 2-1, th: Vikes added a pair of runs in the sixth. Josh Lyke, who was two for three in the championship game, singled to lead off the inning. I hen after a Viking strikeout. Justin Yager had a great at bat. fouling off pitch after pitch before earning a walk. Both Yager and Brandon Carpenter (pinch running for Lyke) would come around to score. Lyke on a single by Scott Secor and Yager after Tyler Beglin drew a walk with the bases loaded. “We're hitting and running the bases so well." said Veitch. “We’re executing some little things and I think our hustling is suprising people, that we’re running the bases so hard.” The Vikes had nine hits in the game to Northern’s four. Clint Tobias had both the Vikings' early RBI’s, to give him five on the day. He knocked in Tony Galaviz with a single in the third, and pushed across Beglin with an RBI double in the fifth. Beglin reached base all four times he went to the plate, and was two for two with a single and a double. On the hill, Thelen gave up just one hit and had two strikeouts through four in­ nings. VanderBoon picked up the win in an inning and two thirds. Lakewood topped Webberville in the day’s opening game 11-3. Alex Jones got the win to move his re­ cord to 3-0. and Josh Mitchell picked up a save. At the bat. Tobias led the team with three RBI's by going three for four from the plate. Brian Stowell and Lyke both went one for four with two RBI’s. in Monday’s contest against Mason the Vikes topped the Bulldogs 9-5. Beglin and Brian Stowell were each* three for 5 in the game. Stowell knocked in three RBIs with his sixth home run of the season. “Our bats arc doing it. It’s pretty tough when you've got Tobias and (Brian) Stow- TniSJElnM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEiemNG TO COLLECT A DEC r. ANY will be used lor that purpose. FOR THAT PURPCSC PLEASE CONTACT YOU AM W ACT1W UTAHY DUTY Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Juanita Jasinski, by her attor­ ney in tact William J. Jasinski, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation fka Associates Home Equity Services. Inc., mort­ gagee, dated March 18.1998 and recorded April 2. 1996 in Document number 1009675, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Six and 58/100 Dollars ($63,588.58) including interest at the rate of 8.9% Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice Is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part d them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Mfohigan at 1 DO p.m. on May 29, 2003 The premises are located In the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are Lot 2 of R. I. Hendershott Addition, excepting the South 3 feet. First Addition lo the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof , The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 24, 2003 OR LANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Cc poration fks Associates Home Equity Services. Inc.. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Re No. 221.1156 Pub: 4724 - 5722 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KIM­ BERLY A. SPENCER. A SINGLE WOMAN to PAUL A. GETZIN AND LYNN M GETZIN DBA WEST MICHIGAN. A MICHIGAN CORPORA­ TION. Mortgagee, dated September 29. 1997, and recorded on October 3,1997, as Instrument No 1002430 BARRY County Records, Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assigrvnent to CfTIMORTGAGE. INC, A DELAWARE CORPORA­ TION. by an assignment dated March 13. 2003, and recorded on April 15, 2003, as Instrument No. 1102055 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tty of eighty thousand six nundred ninety seifen and 69/10(7 Dollars ($80,697.69). including interest at 6.125% per Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage end the statute in such case mads and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w«l be tomdoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, at 1 .-00 p.m. on June 5,2003. Said premises ere situated CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOTS 23 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 22 OF BROADWAY HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS. PAGE 48. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal! be 30 days from the date of such sale DATED. May 1.2003 CI7IM0RTGAGE. INC. Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee ol Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodworth Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 For information please call: (248) 540-7701 MAT 12 th , 30th ~ $20.00 OFF ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for clearcoat finishes Washing. Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning & detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special (922) Lakewood senior catcher Matt Stow­ ell looks towards the dug out for the coaches instructions on Saturday ver­ sus Forest Hills Northern. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Request For Bids DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 2003/2004 Road Salt Provision Barry County Animal Control is bidding out the following new construction: HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP M1LR City ClerVTreasurer, 201 E State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 200 p.m on Monday. May 19.2003. at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud Auto • Home • Life Membership One (1) 40x24x8 Post Type Building • Colored Steel Siding * Shingle Roof • 2 Ft. Eave Skylights • 4 In. Concrete Floor • 12 In. Overhang w/Vented Soffit • One Interior Wall Partition • Two (2) 8x8 Ft. Sliding Doors • One (1) 3/0 Entrance Door In Partition • 100 Amp Service Sealed bids to be received no later than 5 PM on May 20.2003 at the Barry County Sheriff's office, Attn.: Undersheriff Ford. 1212 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058. Ph. 269-948-4805 Lodge #628 Insurance Rodney Todd 269-945-6388 1-800-813-1747 226 N. Church St, Hastings Across from the Post Office ell there and they’ve got to pitch to one or the other.” Veitch said. “That’s what they're thinking when they go facing Beglin and Matt Stowell.” Scott Secor made an outstanding diving catch in right field to help seal off the vic­ tory for pitcher Carpenter and the rest of the Vikes in the seventh inning. The win pushed the Vikings' Capital Circuit League record to 8-1. Lakewood visits Charlotte today. Thurs­ day May 8. then the Vikes will look for their third straight Saturday trophy when they visit Central Montcalm on May 10. The real big contests are next week when the Vikings host Jackson Northwest on Monday and Lansing Catholic Central on Friday. Friday's crowd should look like a Friday night crowd in October as the Cou­ gars and the Vikings battle atop the Capital Circuit League. Tough Gold Week for HHS girls CITY OF HASTINGS The City of Hastings. Michigan, is soliciting bids for provision of road salt for fiscal year 2003/2004 The City of Hastings estimates that it wiR purchase 1200 tons of road salt during this period Bids shall include delivery of the road salt to the 1510 STAR SCHOOL RO.__________ City of Hastings DPS garage 301 East Court Street The City U4 mile south of State St L^AIiof Hastings reserves the nght to reject any and aff bids, to 269/945-5607 waive any irr&gmanties in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered Bids shall be dearly marked on the out­ side -Road Salt Bld. Bids shad be received at the Office of the i Viking pitcher Bill Allen (left) shares congratulations with teammate Justin Yager, as the Vikes received their medals for winning last Saturday's Denny Rich­ ' ardson Memorial Invitational in Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) FRIDAY, MAY 9th Burrito & Margarita Night Prepared by Pat Crans & Associates 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Jill Jolley led the Saxon varsity girts' golf team, with scores in the 40's in all three matches in the last week. (File photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings* varsity girls* golf team suf­ fered a pair of setbacks in the O-K Gold in the last week. Of course. South Christian will do that to anyone. The Sailors knocked off the Saxons 169 to 211 on Tuesday at Hastings Country Club. South's fourth score was a 45 by Steph Peuler. Hastings’ top score was a 47 by Jill Jolley. Hastings* other top three scorers were Courtney Oakland with a 49, Kristie Wel­ ton with a 52. and then Kristen Beckwith with a 63. The loss followed a much closer confer­ ence defeat the girls suffered to Wayland last Thursday. 215 to 212. The Saxons top two scorers. Oakland (49) and Jolley (46), shot well, but Welton turned in a 55 for the third score, and Ra­ chael Wolfe shot a 65. The Wildcats were led by Stephanie Nicolai with a 47. and their other three girls all Finished in the 50’s. Hastings* last victory came last Wednes­ day over Portland at Willow Wood. Jolley shot a 46 and Welton turned in a 47'to lead the Saxons past the Red Raiders 201 to 233. Oakland shot a 50. and Brittney Cinco shot a 58 for the Saxons* other two scores. Hastings last league match was Wednes­ day night against Kcnowa Hills, and the girls will finish up the conference season on Monday with the league tournament at Sunnybrook Country Club in Grandville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 8. 2003 - Page IS Students win Congressional Merit awards Poppy Days set for May 15-16 Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell (left) makes the first donation for an American' Legion poppy to kickoff Poppy Days in the city May 15-16. With him are Deb May, second vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary of the Lawrence J. Bauer Post 45: and Robert May. post commander. The poppies are available to all and donations are appreciated. Poppies will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at Felpausch Food Center. Plumbs and Kmart. Proceeds are used to assist veterans at the Veterans Administration Hospital and Villa and for the betterment of any veteran who needs help with transportation or other needs. The poppies are handmade by veterans in homes, and they are paid for their efforts, which gives them some extra spending money. ‘Hooray for Hollywood’ is this year’s prom theme Hastings High School juniors have been busy for the past six months pre­ paring for this weekend's prom, which will be held Saturday from 8 p.m. until midnight in the Grand Centennial Ball­ room of the Crowne Plaza Hotel on 28th Street in Grand Rapids. The prom is usually held in the high school gym­ nasium. but the location had to be moved because the new Community Education and Recreation Center is currently being built onto one end of the gym. High School Assistant Principal Judy Johnson promises that seniors will 'be treated like stars* during the prom, which will feature decorations based on the Hollywood theme. Be­ tween 300 and 400 seniors are ex­ pected to attend the annual gala. Mem­ bers of the Junior Class Prom Commit­ tee are shown. In front, from left, are Margo Cooklin, Erin Hemmerfing, Sam Sleevi annd Megan McGandy. In back, from left, are Johnson. Adam Case. Luke Olmstead and Drew Bowman. (Also assisting with prom preparations was high school teacher Sherri Sny­ der.) Three area high school seniors were among 44 who were honored at the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids last Sat­ urday by Third District Congressman Ver­ non J. Ehlers with Congressional Medal of Merit awards. They were Ronald Holley of Barry County Christian High School. Brooke Sheldon of Hastings and Stephanie Gerst of Caledonia. The Congressional Medal of Merit is be­ stowed on one outstanding senior from each high school in the Third Congres­ sional District, as nominated by their high school. These students are selected on the basis of exemplary citizenship and aca­ demic excellence in their high school ca­ reers. They have also been leaders in the area of peer respect, community service, school citizenship, and involvement in ex­ tracurricular activities. These recipients have contributed significantly to making their schools better places. "I am pleased to recognize these students for their hard work and contributions to their schools and communities." said Eh­ lers. R-Grand Rapids. The Third Congressional District in­ cludes all of Barry County. About 200 family members and friends filled the auditorium at the Ford Museum in Grand Rapids Saturday morning to witness the presentation. Archbishop Peter Goodrich (left) and Bishop David T. Husfwick. Hastings man becomes Anglican Church bishop The Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick of Hast­ ings last Sunday became the bishop-admin­ istrator of the Missionary Diocese of Michigan and Dependencies for the Inde­ pendent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). The Most Rev. Peter Goodrich, the pri­ mate of the Independent Anglican Church, instituted Bishop Hustwick in a special Sunday afternoon service in Saints Andrew & Matthias Independent Anglican Church at 2415 McCann Road in Irving Township. Bishop Hustwick, in the same service was also made rector of Saints Andrew & Matthias where he has been the vicar for experience and equipment. Let us Quote Your Work! the past few years. Hustwick has been em­ ployed for many years as a teacher in the Maple Valley Schools. Services at Sts. Andrew & Matthias each Sunday include morning prayer at 9:15, holy communion al 11. and evening prayer at 6. A Wednesday evening prayer service also is held each week al 6. The Independent Anglican Church in the U.S. uses the 1928 Book of Common Prayer for its services. For more information about lhe church, call lhe rectory at 948-9327. Get a head start on spring cleaning. Sell unwanted items with Banner Classified. Call 945-9554. 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Remember Mother's Day! ® Yutzy’s AUCTION SERVICE Farm Estate • Livestock hx Patricia Johns Staff Writer Michael Hoskins of Middlcx ilk. a junior at Thornapplc Kellogg High School, is ,-urt of the prestigious Michigan Youth Arts Festixal xxhich begins today. May 8. and continues through Saturday. May HL on the campus of Western Michigan I'nix ersilx. Hoskins xx ill display work in the film video area. He and the other xxorkshop students xxill present their completed xxorks to the public for lhe first time al lhe Michigan Youth Aris Festival. Students and their teachers celebrate their accomplishments in the vis­ ual. literary and performing arts. Since 1963 lhe Michigan Youth Arts Festival has provided this stale xxilh a showcase for arts education. The festival is an adjudicated process of more than 60.000 students from across the stale. Hoskins is one of just 1.000 students in­ vited to attend the festival. Festival Director Gayle Hoogslatcn said. "Only in Michigan can high school youth convene in a comprehensive festival of the arts just for them.” Hoskins is a member of the National Honor Society and Art Cluub al Thomapple Kellogg High School. He has competed on the cross country, xvrestling and tennis teams. He has also been active in 4-H for the past 11 years. He shoxvs goats, swine and ducks. He exhibited varied works of art at the Barry' County Fair and has received Best of Shoxv honors and two State Fair axvards for his drawings. Hoskins also was selected for the Detroit Area Film & Television student animation xxorkshop earlier this year, when only 22 students from across lhe state were selected to receive intensive training in an art form seldom taught at colleges or high schools. Joining Hoskins in lhe four weekends of workshops were students from Sault Stc. Marie. Grand Rapids. Manistee and the metropolitan Detroit area. The workshops were held at the Howell Nature Center. Instructors included John Prusak. a film maker an film instructor al the College for Creative Studies and Wayne State University. Animator Vic Spi­ cer brought his artistic and musical talents Michael Hoskins to the workshops and Annette AlexanderFrank offered her more than 20 years of ex­ perience in art and video. Hoskins said. "I really enjoy drawing and have been interested in carttxming and ani­ mation." TK High Schtxil art teacher Tonya Wal­ cott encouraged him lo apply for the stu­ dent animation workshop. “This was a wonderful opportunity to re­ ceive formal training. Hoskins said, "but it watt fun. loo." He hopes to study art in college and eventually pursue an art career. Perfect GIFT FOR GRADS... Give them a subscription to C*B 945-9554 Notice of Mortgago Forodooura Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TH® FIRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTINO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marcia G. Dunningen, a single woman (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 21. 2001 and recorded on May 30. 2001 as document No. 1060603 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the DU Mortgage Capital Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated January 2. 2003, which was recorded on April 7. 2003. Document <1101548 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 99/100 dollars ($96,644 99). including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgage premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on May 29. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The land referred to in this Policy. sMuated in the County of Barry, Township of Hope, State of Michigan, is described as foBows: The West fractional 1/2 ol the Southwest frac­ tional 1/4 of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan, except iand lying South ol East and West high­ way and also except, beginning at a point on West kne of said Section 31.81623 feet North ol Southwest comer; thence North 626.87 feet; MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dean Mesecar and Misty Mesecar husband and w«e (original mortgagors) to Northpointe Bank. Mortgagee, dated April 28. 2000. end recorded on May 2. 2000 in Uber Document <1043782 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on vMch mort­ gage there is claimed to be <*.» at the dzJe here­ of the sum ot THIRTY-NtfE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWELVE AND 56/100 doOars (S39.612.56). including interest al 12.950% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given mat said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, « public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p/n.. on May 29. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL N: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST IM OF SECTION 14. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION 14; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59’ 55* WEST 1320 39 FEET. ALONG THE NORTH­ LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46’ 19* WEST 660 00 FEET. ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST IM. OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46' 19’ WEST 330 00 FEET. ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59' 55" EAST 989 75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 48’ 32* EAST 330.00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59’ 55* WEST 969 96 FEET. TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING SUBJECT TO HIGHWA*' RIGHT OF WAY FOR CHARLTON PARK ROAD PARCEL O. THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION 14. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 55' WEST 1320 39 FEET. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46 19* WEST 990 00 FEET. ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1M OF THE NORTHEAST IM OF SECTION 14. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46 19" WEST 327 98 FEET. ALONG SAID WEST LINE. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53' 09' EAST 989 57 FEET. ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST IM OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 48’ 32* EAST. 325 96 FEE1. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59’ 55" WEST 989 75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUB JECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR CHARLTON PARK ROAD The redemption penod shall be 12 monies) from the dale of such sale Dated April 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL TEAM H (248) 593 1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File Z200317276 Team H (5/15) (hence North 60’11 East 252 80 feet, thence North East 219 ImI; thane® South »ST aasl 140 teat, thence South 09*17 Eest S49 leet to the 1«h line, thence South 1*33'Weal 771.70 leet; thence North 98*44' West 243.75 leet; thence North 52*15' West 333 92 leet; thence North 84*31 West 348 80 leet; thence North 88*11'West 388.45 leet to the piece otbegmrwifl Also except commencing at the West 1M post ol Section 31; thence South 405 leet; thence South 63* East 248 feet; thence North 749' East 524 7 teat thence West on the East West IM line 291 6 leet to me piece ol beginning Also except commencing at the Northeast cor­ ner of the West 1/2 ol the Southwest 1M o< Section 31 lor the piece of beginning, thence South on the IM Ime 95 leet; thence North 89*10' West 644 leet. thence North 11*45' eest 97 leet to the East-West 1/4 Ime. thence North 89*10' Eest 624 leet to the piece ol beginning Also except commencing at lhe West IM post of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 9 North, thence South 405 teel. thence South 63* East 248 leet to the piece ol beginning, thence Eest 1045 teel to the 1/8 Ime; thence South 848 leet; thence North 69*17' West 849 Met; thence North 36*47 West 206 8 leet to the shore ol Fuhr lake, thence Northwesterly along shore ol Fuhr lake to the piece ol beginning, being pan ol the Southwest IM ol Secbon 31. Town 2 North. Range 9 West The redemption penod shall oe 6 month(s) tram the date el such sale Dated April 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALI Team G 1248) 593-1310 Trott 8 Tran. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200234458 Team G (SMS) �^heTtetings Banner - Thuraday. May S. 2003 - Pag, 17 Author, journalist speaks to history preservation group Jerry Morton was the featured speaker at the April meeting of the History Preserva­ tion Association of Barry County at the Prairieville Township Hall. Morton, a former Battle Creek Enquirer and News reporter, now author and journal­ ism professor at Michigan State University, presented “How to Write My Family His­ tory.” Some remember Morton as the “Spring Walking Reporter” from the 1970s and ’80s, when he would travel in the spring­ time on the back roads of Barry and other counties in southern Michigan to visit with ordinary people who would not make daily newspaper headlines and would write about them in a daily column. Morton has written several books about people he met on the walks. His most re­ cent book is “The Sound of Words: Re­ membering the Freeport News," about a weekly newspaper that used old-style hot type printing before it ceased publication in 1999. Morion plans to write for the new Barry County history book the History Preserva­ tion Association has started to collect mate­ rial for and will be publishing with submit­ ted biographies of Barry County families in 2005. People or families can have their biogra­ phies published free, but they are limited to 500 words and one or two photos. Pictures will be copied and originals will be re­ turned. To be included in the book, people or their ancestors must have lived in Barry County at some time. Turner Publishing will print the book. . Morton gave his audience a preview and answered questions about how they could write a history and make it interesting read­ ing so it wasn’t just names, dates and facts. “Start your history with something of an eye-catching opening sentence,” said Mor­ ton. “For example, ‘The Jones family started out shoeing horses in Freeport, but now we’re programming computers, too. Or the Jones family has lived on a farm on Bird Road for 105 years, and it’s proud of its members who have moved to the city, too, but their roots are still in Barry County.' “Names, places and dates are important. Be sure they’re right. A family member or a friend could look at the final written his­ tory biography before it's submitted. “Always list when you were born, where, name of your mother and include her maiden name and when and where she was born and her parents. The same goes about your father. Tell how your parents met, when they married, and when they or famiiies moved to Barry County.” Occupations are important to list, not only for oneself, but what one’s parents did fix a living. “Maybe there's a family business that has been operating for a long time or a trade that has been passed down from one gen­ eration to another,” said Morton. People who had brothers and sisters need to list them in a history and tell their dates of birth, if they were married and had chil­ dren. They should tell what community grew up in and what was the approximate length of time they lived there. Tell about any memorable special events during child­ hood, about schools attended and any school activities. “Maybe you had a sports star in your family, a member of the school band or a person who was the first in their family to graduate from high school or college. Be sure to mention that,” said Morion. It’s important to tell about a first job or if a family had a family business from one generation to another to be sure to tell how long it has been in existence. If a person served in the military, per­ haps while a war was taking place. Be sure to list dates, places and the wars besides sharing maybe a personal happening to the veteran that no other history book might mention. “If you were married, tell about your spouse's background, how you met and when and where you were married,” said Morton. “Make sure you are accurate on this information so someday someone does­ n’t have to research this at a county clerk’s office." Listing children and when and where they were born are a top priority in a his­ tory because they are the legacy you leave behind. Mention things about their lives in your history, should they chose not to sub­ mit a history of their own for publishing in the Barry County history book. If one is involved in church or civic ac­ tivities or other things, or perhaps a major accomplishment or a significant event hap­ pened to them, share it in the book. Listing hobbies, kinds of music you like or maybe someone in your family saw or SUBSCRIBE to the BANNER and KEEP INFORMED! Call Us at 269-945-9554 ‘Man Who Came to Dinner’ at Delton The Delton Kellogg High School Theater Arts Company will present the romantic comedy "The Man Who Came to Dinner" May 8. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Cost is $4 per person. Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, the play re­ volves around a character named She­ ridan Whiteside who injures himself at a friend’s house and has to stay there and recuperate. Madcap goings-on en­ sue. Pictured (from left) are Aaron Wri­ ters as Dr. Bradley. Elliot Goy as Sheri­ dan Whiteside and Jessie Johncock as Miss Preen. Jerry Morton shares how to write a family history for the BarryCounty his­ tory book planned for publication in 2005. met a celebrity during their lifetime. Morton wasn't telling his audience what people would care about a century from now. but one might want to add something unique in their history biography tell how special the family is. or something about reunions. “Maybe someone in your family did something on a whim, like they drove to Florida for the weekend, or mention about I met my husband or wife at a tractor pull at a county fair, things like that," said Morton. “Maybe someone did an act of Kroism and saved someone. “Be creative, but you don’t have to be a great writer,” Morion said. “Tell about something that may not seem important to others, but it is to you, something that peo­ ple may not know about your famiiy. “In the end, of course, the story is yours,” said Morton. “Treat it with care, just like you’d treat your relatives.” Pictures are important. They don’t have to be studio taken. Most of the time photos taken by yourself arc Im. best. Select pic­ tures that will help tell the story about the people you are writing about. “Wedding pictures arc great to put in a book, but how about a family reunion photo that shows generation to genera­ tion?” asked Morion. The new Barry County history book will be a depository to record and preserve fam­ ily pictures and genealogy information. “In writing a history, perhaps some tragic event happened in the family or out­ side of it, share how it affected a person or their family. Each of us have witnessed events locally oi nationally. People years from now will want to read about this and how it affected our lives. “We’ve had world wars, assassinations of presidents, but we’ve had happy events, too,” said Morton. “Where else will you find out about someone’s feelings, thoughts or how they affected their family?” For more information About the book or how to write a history, people can contact members of the History Preservation Asso­ ciation of Barry County, P.O. Box 705, Hastings, MI 49058 or call 269-671-4100. The Barry County history book will be sold for a pre-sale price of $55. The deadline date to submit a family his­ tory is Dec. 15. OPEN HOUSE LEGAL NOTICES Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCI­ ATES P.C.. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIL­ ITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Robin L. Glass, a single woman to United States ot America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee, dated April 10.1991. and recorded on April 10,1991, in Liber 514, on page 55. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due al the date hereof the sum of SIXTY TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE AND 62/100 DOLLARS ($62,963.62), including interest al 8.75% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given tnat said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barr/ County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on May 15 2003. - * Said premises are situated in Township of Maplo Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are deso'bed as: LOT 7. REPPERTS ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26. RIGHT OF WAY IN FAVOR OF CON­ SUMERS POWER COMPANY. AS DISCLOSED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN LIBER 243. PAGE 217. BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS. BUT OMITTING RESTRICTIONS. IF ANY. BASED ON RACE. COLOR. RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. AS CONTAINED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN LIBER 293. PAGE 151. ITEM NO. 06-10-014­ 223-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date cl such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2.2003 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States of Department of Agriculture, Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (5/8) ATTEMPTING TQ GQLU5CT A PttL AHY • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lyle E. Burch Jr. and Meritt R. Burch, husband and wife, to Bank One, NA, mortgagee, dated December 18. 2001 and euorded January 7, 2002 in Uber 1072589. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred MORTGAGE SALE - Defart has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KATHRYN E. CHAPPELL, A SINGLE WOMAN to AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated November 22. 2000, and recorded on February 27, 2002, as Instrument No. 1075601 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to to due al the dale hereof lhe sum of sixto eight thousend four hundred seventy and 84/100 Dollars ($68,470-84). inducing Merest al 11.775% per Dollars ($123,033.71) including interest at the rate ol 7.7% par annum. Under the power of sale contLned in the mort­ gage end the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mon gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 15,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: . ............... .. The East 360 feet of the South 860 teat of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1M of section 4. Town 4 North, -ange 9 West, the West 300 feet of the South 660 feet of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of section 4. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date ol such sale, unless the property is provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wN be foreclosed by a sale at the mort­ gaged promises, or some part at turn, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml at 1:00 pun. on June 12,2003. Said premises aro situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County, Michigan and aro described as: LOT 76 AND 77 OF THE PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORD^HIffllMMI Oft PLATS, ON PAGE 19. BARRYOCWNTY RECORDS. ALSO LOT 125 OF PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 19. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shal be 6 months from YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, MQfllGAGLSALE §6003241*. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date ol the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 10.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Bank One. NA , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 224.0790 Pub: ano-sm Cherry Valley donad In accordance wW> 1M8CL 600.3241a. In Dated. Mey 8. 2003 AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 Souti Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 For I nfocmation please call: (248) 540-7701 (SCO) Greenhouse w i k* - * as.. . West Michigan's Most Inspiring Retail Gardenins Hanging Baskets Sale starting at $5.99 • Great Gifts for Mother’s Day! 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Fiats of Annual Bedding Plants NOW 1-269-945-0514 Fax 209-948-0024 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S Broadway (M-37) • Hastings $7.99 - Reg. $9.49 Through Saturday, May 17th 6900 N M37 Hwy Middleville Ml 49333 M37 Hwy, 2 miles south of Caledonia Hours: Mon ■ Fri 9-8, Sat. 9-6; Closed Sunday Call 269.795.8811 _____ �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 8. 2003 MURDER, continued from page 1 made ice cream trailer behind an older pickup truck.” she said. Heindel speculates that Goodrich's case was a stranger abduction and Emery would have been charged with kidnapping homi­ cide. Though Heindel said not enough evi­ dence existed to name him a serial killer, his method of operation matched homicides in Lansing in 1972 and Reed City on Sept. 11. 1984. “He was never tried officially,” she said. "But he matched the method of operation used in the homicides and he resembled a suspect composite from the murder of a real estate agent in Reed City.” “One of the most satisfying parts of this entire investigation, was when I recently met with the victim’s family,” Heindel. "There arc four surviving children of Betty Goodrich. And our hope is that they can now start to feel some closure to their LOST: Tanner Lake area, male, yellow cat, freckles on nose, no front claws. (269)945-3742 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our p them at J-Ad Gra 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., F s. At the front counter. mother’s senseless death.” Heindel also indicated lhe department is still interested in piecing the rest of the puzzle together on this case. ‘‘There are people out there who still know the activities of Emery and the cir­ cumstances surrounding the murder of Betty Jean Goodrich,” she said. Anyone with information is being asked to call Heindel at (517) 322-1909. In the last two weeks, this story came to the attention of The Hastings Banner be­ cause Michigan State Police Sgt. Terry Klotz informed lhe newspaper of his find­ ings after he investigated an inquiry by a woman who came into the State Police Hastings Post recently to talk about her rec­ ollections of the murder. “She remembered the homicide as a child and they lived in the area of the mur­ der,” Klotz said. “1 investigated her story and verified it did occur in 1972. So 1 ar- 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS LXI: low miles, leather inte­ rior, power everything, like new, $11,500. (269)664-5122 FOR SALE: 1988 S-10 blazer, needs starter, runs good, looks fair, $300 * obo. (269)948-2094 call after 630pm, ask for Todd NASHVILLE 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 5121 Barryville. Fri. A Sat, May 9th A 10th, 9am-5pm. Adult/ children clothes, toys, baby accessories, furniture, etc. 2 BEDROOMS FOR RENT: indudes washer, dryer, re­ frigerator, stove, heat & elec­ tric. Lake access, $700 a month ♦ deposit. 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"The Hastings post did not exist at that time,” he said. “The Lansing post handled the case.” DRAIN, continued from page 1 death of Lynette Kocher." In the complaint, the prosecutor also ac­ cused Milan of taking part in the alleged coverup “for the purpose of interfering with the execution of legal process” relating to a Kalamazoo County juvenile custody order for lhe removal of Kocher’s infant daughter from her custody. Milan had the infant for several hours af­ ter the death of Kocher, said McNeill. It was not known or revealed how she ac­ quired the child. The child was recovered by Barry County Child Protective Services and turned over to the Kalamazoo County Fam­ ily Independence Agency, police said. McNeill said in the complaint that the child was “an endangered” infont and indi­ cated she was to be removed from Kocher’s custody for her protection and welfare. Police previously had reported that Ko­ cher was found dead May 5,2002, at about 9:45 p.m. on a bedroom floor of the home she shared with her mother. Linda Fox, and Fox’s boyfriend. Richard Milan, and an­ other man. Milan is Judy Milan’s brother. Kocher died of an apparent methadone overdose. She had no pulse and was not breathing when police arrived. “How long she had been that way, we don’t know,” Michigan State Police Trooper Bryan Fuller said during the inves­ tigation last May. “But as early as 8:30 a.m. there were indications she was having diffi­ culty breathing and was unresponsive throughout the day.” Police initially had labeled Kocher’s death as suspicious. However, the case is now being treated as a criminal investiga­ tion. Tests show Kocher had “undetermined amounts" of methadone in her system, along with other substances. A search warrant executed by police at the house turned up a certain amount of controlled substances. “Our belief is that Ms. Milan’s actions that evening were intended and did obstruct the officers during the course of their inves­ tigation,” McNeill said. “Specifically, in the police’s efforts to find out what hap­ pened to this woman (Lynette Kocher), who eventually died.” McNeill said the charge against Milan was an old common law crime that is rarely issued. “However, the seriousness of all that happened that night, particularly hindering the officers from doing their job, was our main concern and why we brought the prosecution,” McNeill said. "The court did not agree, based on evidence available, that there was not enough evidence that Ms. Milan was obstructing justice. “Our office disagrees,” the prosecutor said. “However, we respect the court’s de­ cision.” HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 bedroom ranch, two stall garage. 507 W. State Rd. in Tame addition, Hastings. 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The sewage was about one-inch deep, police said. B & B Drain Cleaning Service was called to fix lhe problem. In a drain pipe, they found a black plastic trash bag with a sock tied around it causing lhe system to backup, police said. Sewage also drained onto the cell’s specialized floor, which has a spongy surface to prevent inmates from injuring themselves. Since the floor is porous, sewage was ab­ sorbed into it. deputies said. Again, raw sewage flowed into the cell when a blockage broke free from a 48-foot rod that was pushed through a drain pipe, they said. Because of contamination, the cell was unusable, which caused a limited space prob­ lem and a "major inconvenience for (that) weekend and extended use." police said. Deputies conducted interviews with three inmates who occupied the cell at the time of the incidents, they said. The sheriffs office is considering two options to repair the damage. The first would be to repair minor cracks and recoal the floor, which would cost SI.200. police said. The second choice would be to replace lhe entire floor for about $6,500. Hastings man trashes ex-wife’s house HOPE TOWNSHIP — A 42-year old Hastings man was charged with malicious de­ struction of property April 1 after causing $40,000 in damage to the entire interior of his ex-wife’s home, Barry County Sheriff, deputies said. The ex-wife received possession of the house in a divorce agreement last August. While she lived with her parents. Edward E Alward was allowed lo live in the home with her permisaion until he found another place, deputies said. But after several times asking him to move, she evicted him. they said. As Alward was moving out. she noticed windows broken. When he left, she walked into her house to find "it looked like a tornado had hit the inside." police said. “Every wall had damage.” police said. Antiques and personal items were smashed. A rail with spindles around a porch was broken as were many windows. A storm door wm lying on the ground. And the main door's window was broken out. Police said, “The house has two stories and a basement and Ed showed his rage on all levels.” A “Louisville Slugger" baseball bat was used to do most of the damage, they said. Also, Alward wrote words on the walls, such as “slut” and “better watch your back.” When deputies interviewed Alward, they said he said that he threw a temper tantrum and destroyed everything inside when his wife would not let him see their son to kiss him goodnight. Police said he said he fell bad and wished he could stay and fix every­ thing and regrets doing it. The cx-wif- said she was instructed by her attorney not to let Alward sec their son until he was evicted. Her attorney was afraid that he might leave town with the boy. Alward was sentenced April 9 to nine months probation and a $575 fine for malicious destruction of properly. Stolen mini-van recovered intact HASTINGS — Michigan Stale Police recovered a stolen green 1992 Ford Aerostat mini-van Monday afternoon. May 5, on Parrel Road near M-43 highway in Hastings. Police said it was sitting on the side of the road and released it to the owner. Archie J. Wood, 32, of Nashville reported the van missing Sunday morning at 2:36 a.tn., May 4, after he left the Olde Towne Tavern on Jefferson Street in downtown Hast­ ings, Hastings police said. He parked it behind the tavern at about 8:50 p.m. on Satur­ day, May 3. Wood said be walked around the block to look for the vehicle, but couldn’t locate it, police said. He called friends in the event they played a joke, but no one he called took the van. However, Wood said a friend said he saw it around 1 a.m. Sunday, police said. Though items of value in the van were a new Coleman air compressor, a brown leather bomber jacket and a new craftsman leather tool belt, nothing was reported miss­ ing. The van was not damaged. No suspects arc reported, police said. Hashing red light confuses driver HASTINGS — A 65-year-old Wiylund man drove his 2003 red Chevy through a red flashing light on State Street at Market Street Monday, May 5, at 12:20 p.m. hitting a 1991 Blue Ford that was traveling nocth on Market Street. Ralph H. Lettinga said he thought the flashing light was a full-functioning light, Hastings Police said. When a vehicle ahead of Lettinga went through the light, he fol­ lowed into lhe intersection striking the vehicle of Paul G. Downing. 18, and Jennifer Newton, 16, both of Hastings. Lansing Mercy transported Newton to Pennock Hospital for minor injuries. The two drivers were not injured. Alcohol was not a factor. LAW DAY, continued from page 2 sei also set up the Hastings Education En­ richment Foundation, Shaw said. The foun­ dation funds many school projects each year. Schoessel “established a vision for the schools that pulls everyone in the same di­ rection,” Shaw said. He has also worked well with various local government and civic organizations, Shaw said. Under Schoessel’s leadership, Shaw said, the district “passed millages when other communities could not,” and oversaw the remodeling of all the elementary schools, the remodeling and expansion of the middle school, the construction of Star Elementary, and the rebuilding of the dis­ trict’s athletic fields. The community will also soon be able to enjoy a new Community Education and Recreation Center partly because of Schoessel’s leadership, Shaw said. The community center “has a wonderful pool that is part of Carl’s legacy.” (The pool is going to be named after Schoessel and his wife, Loretta.) Shaw concluded that Schoessel “has given to us 100 percent of his energy, en­ thusiasm and leadership” to the Hastings schools and community. Schoessel said he was “very honored and humbled to be included in the group of community leaders" who have received the Liberty Bell Award. He attributed his success to his school staff, support staff, and members of the school board. “When someone receives an award like this, it’s really due to the fact they had exceptional people working for them,” Schoessel said. He asked members of his staff in the audience to stand up, and when they did, be said that they are “the true heroes of the community for what they do day in and day oct foi vur children.” Schoessel also thanked his family, in­ cluding his wife, Loretta, and children Tim, Scott and Susan. All of his immediate family with the ex­ ception of his two youngest grandchildren were in attendance at the ceremony. “I am truly honored to receive this,” Schoessel said. Schoessel will retire in either mid-sum­ mer or early foil. The school district is cur­ rently in the process of searching for a can­ didate to replace him. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 8, 2003 - Page 19 Hastings Middle School announces honor roll for recent marking period (Fifth, six-wcck marking period ending April 18) Seventh (trade High Honors (Grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0 ) — "Elliot Anderson. Owen Ander­ son. "Kevin Armstrong. Joseph Arnett. "Daniel Auer. Austin Baade. Hollie Baker. "Ryan Bosma. “Melissa Brill. Anthony Brooks, Heidi Bustance. “Robert Cady. "Ryan Cain. “Amanda Cappon. Calli Car­ penter. Kacey Cheney. ‘Rebecca Chris­ tensen. Nicholas Converse. Jesse Cook. "Curtus Cowles. Jessica Crouch. "Joseph Czajkowski. "Rebecca Davis, Jeannette Davis. Jacquelin Davis. Ellie Devroy. •Corey Doxtader. "Patrick Dreyer. "Sara Dunkelberger. Keith Edger. “Ashley Ecrdmans. "Miranda Fay. John Feldpausch. "Kathleen Fletcher. "Kelly Frame. "Jami Franson. ’Ellen Frey,"Matthew Gardner. Trevor Gerber. "Patrick Gillespie, "Breanna Girrbach. Stephanie Glass. Casey Goodenough. "Lisa Gorodenski. "Emily Graybill. "Robert Hamel. Amber Ham­ mond. "Eric Haney. Garrett Harris. "Brit­ tany Hartman. "Shane Henry. "Sarah Heuss. Allison Hodges. Brandi Hurless, David Jackson. Joshua Jevicks, Cory Jewett. "Kailec Jordan. "David Kendall. "Page Kienzlc. Jamie Kirchen. Molly Koutz. Steven Lambert. "Khalen Laubaugh. "Brittany Lcpard. "Carson Letol. ‘Megan Lipstraw. “Brendan Lomas. Jona­ thon Mahmat. Kimberly Main. Kevin Marr. "Ricky Mathis. “Ashley Maurer. Nathaniel Maurer. "Megan McClelland. Tiffany McCloud. "Derrick McKee. Alyssa Mills. Nichole Moser. Thomas Newton. "Kather­ ine Partridge. Andrew Payne. Tara Pennepacker. “Brad Peterson. "Ga-y Pleyte. "Kenneth Quick. Sara Radant. "Jordan Rambin. "Emily Rappaport. 'Tory Roberts. •Jeremy Rogers. Shanda Romaine. Nicole Roscoe, Ashlynn Roth. "Christopher Sand­ ers, "Tara Schoessel. Chelsea Siska. "Jo­ seph Slecvi. Meagan Snider, "Chclscy Sny­ der. "Brittney Soya. Kelsey Stevens. Kevin Taylor. "Samantha Tobias. "Stephen Tolgcr. Eric Treadwell. "Hayley Tuinstra. "Audrey Valentine, Ashley VanCampen. "Ryan Vogel, "Justin von der Hoff, "Au­ drey Wakley. Jason Washburn. Steven Westerveld and Colby Wise. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Boon Basler. Kimberly Beck. Deanna Carpenter. Mi­ chael Clark. Dylan Cuddahee. Nathaniel DeDeckcr. Andrea Eaton. Adam Harvath. Sarah Holman. Cassandra Huvcr. Andrew Matthews. Thomas McKinney. Lindsey McNally. Nicholas Meinkc. Terra Nassif. Destiny Pelch. Tara Pleshe. Leslie Pum­ ford. Max Raymond. Wesley Sernlcr, Eric Vaughan. Christopher White and Alec Wil­ cox. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Ashley Boyd. Tia Daw sun. Ryan DeCamp. Jerica Denman. Tyler Eaton. Kevin Edger. Haley Girrbach. Ashleigh Holley. Brittany How­ ell. Christopher James. Amanda Leask. Kelsey London. Nicholas Peck. Jonathan Pcurach, Kyle Pierce, Justin Purdun. Justin Wanland. Scott Wilson and Hannah Wood. Eighth Grade High Honors (Grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0 ) — “Kayla Angeletti, Seth Bcduhn. "Jason Bies. Katie Borner. “Hannah Buck­ les. "Margaret Buehl. Sheila Carpenter. "Taylor Casarez. “Alyssa Case. Hannah Case. "Beth Christiansen. David Cole. “Zachary Connor, Jason Cook, Kelly Cuncannan. “Jonathan Curtiss. "Ceaira Davis. “Kayleigh Delcotto. “Kristina Dobbin. “Carrie Eagle. Tiffany Edwards. “Jesse Ellwood. “Erin Fluke. Catherine Gillihan. Ashley Hartman. Lauren Hartman. “Gregg Hasman. Rebecca Hill. “Bradley Horton. Lacie Hughes. Erich Ibcrle. “Rachael Iler. “Amy Ingle. Jacob Johnson. “Lindsay Kam. Kristina Kaufman. 'Amy Kidder. Al­ exander Kimble. Shandi Kosbar. Lacy Lan­ caster. Jacob Lumbert. Stephanie Maurer. Kalee McCarthy. Michael McGandy. “Nikole Meade. Alexandria Neil. “Jacqualynn Northrop. “Danielle Oakland. Sy Overmycr. Justine Peake. “Leanne Pratt. Isaak Ramsey. Justine Robbins. Brandon Roberts. Dana Shilling. Addison Single­ terry. 'Lindsay Sours. Jessica Stcil. Dakota Storey. Brittney Sutherland. “Erika Swartz. Kaylie Thomas. Jcrin Voshell. "Molly Wallace. ‘Raymond Westfall. "Scott White. Kyle White. Katlyn Wilson. "Daven Winans and Jessica Wolchko. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Jennifer Bassett. Jennifer Bishop. Justin Carroll, Stephen Case. Amanda Clark. Tyler Clem. Shccna Clemens. McKenzie Densmore. Ashley Devries. Scott Homrich. Derek Miller. Jor- Delton Kellogg Middle School announces honor roll (Fifth marking period) Fifth Grade All As — Stephanie Betcher. James Dcibert, Thomas Groesbeck. Adam Ham­ mond. Emily Hardy. Tyler Haywood, Emma Hill. Christopher Horrocks. Anna Hunt. McKenzie Lester. Terin Norris. Maria Ogg. Sara Osborne. Randi Pash. Taylor Pcavey. Cara Phelps, Taylor Sewell. Thomas Tabor. Cody Warner. Hannah Wil­ liams and Lauren Young. Honor Roll — Maxwell Alman. Cody Anderson. Aaron Aukerman. Katelyn Bloomberg. Kimberly Bobilya. Taylor Borcham. Logan Boss. Jordan Bourdo. Ga­ vin Brinlcy. Jacob Brooks. Andrea Card. Dcclana Court. Benjamin Crookston, Abi­ gail Culbcrt, Sarah Dawson. Shelbie Di- Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles how iii.stock at Dreisbach! $19,995 99 CHEVY SUSURSAN LT 4X4 LOADED LEATHER HEATED SEATS CLEAN IN & OUT $18,995 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gary L Bnften. a single man. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVIC­ ING CORP (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION), dated October 29. 1996. and recorded in the Office ol the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry tn the Stale of Michigan on November 20.1996. tn Liber 678. Page (s) 851. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $102,434.82 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained m said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on May 29. 2003. at 1:00 pm. on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9,00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sale, said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit: PARCEL T THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 18. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 58' WEST 567 47 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00 WEST 89 57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00' WEST 17.46 FEET; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00- WEST 386.03 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00’ WEST 220 0 FEET, THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 00' EAST 399 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF ORANGEVILLE CREEK; THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 242 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG twin.. •/ X -i J SAID CENTERLINE TO A LINE WHlCKBEARS NORTH 69 DEGREES 00 EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00' WEST 502 FEET. MORE OR LESS, ALONG SAID LINE OF THE BEGINNING The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property ts aban­ doned. in which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the dale of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: April 15. 2003 (5Z22) Kim Beck got a “bear hug" from Smokey last Saaturday at the Hastings Fire Department’s pancake breakfast. The 507 people who attended helped the department raise $2,930 that will be used to purchase extracation equipment. The department needs about $4,000 more. (Photo by Helen Mudry) CONTINUED, page 20 00 GMC 1500 X-CA14X4 02 GMC ENVOY SIT 4X4 41K MOONPOOf LEATHER AND MOPE $23,995 99 ford Exnoea xu 67K. LOCAL TRADE. VERY MCE! $12,995 97 CHEVY 1500 Z-71 4X4 STEPSIDE. 350. ONE OWNER. LOADED. 121K $8,995 02 GMC YUKON XL 4X4 SU HEATED SEATS QUAD CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS 26K $31,995 •JUST ADO TAX. TTTU * UCtNSt • KSATE TO DfAUER WAC, Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269)948-8000 Today! www dreisbachmoTors.com LEGAL NOTICE Special visitor comes for breakfast mond, Samantha Englesma, Janson Fluty. Marissa Garrison. Benjamin Gcibig, Paige Green, Luke Hatfield, Kimberley Hayward, Anton Hofmann. Jake Homister. Leah Hook. Christian Hoveland, Brandon Hum­ phreys. Matthew Ingle. Kelley Martindale, Jeffery Martz. Dcon Merlino. Bradley Meyers. Samantha Michael, Dustin Mil­ lard, Sequoyah Millard. Roberta Minchart, Matthew Norman, Kirsten Nottingham, Mi­ chelle Phillips, Lexy Purdum, Paige Robin­ son, Kcnzi Rombaugh, Taylor Rountree. Katie Searles, Laincy Seaver. Alec Siwik, Joseph Springer. Clinton Stonebumcr. Brianna Taylor. Nakotah Terbcrg. Dylan Til­ bury, Kali Tobias, Caitlin Williamson and Francquc Zclcnock. SIT PKG. 37K HAS EVERYTHING' ONLY dan Prucha. Kayla Romanak and Tyler Ryan. Honorable Mention (3.0-3,09) — Emily Benningfield. Jessica Burch. Brandx Dryer. Richard Edwards. Mitchell Gahan. Jona­ than Garrett. Antonio Gatica. Mcnssa Greenfield. Bradan King. Samantha Lemon. Alex Lowe. Kalee Lydy. Kaitlm Mason. Market McDade. John McKelvey. Alexandria Rugg. Kyle Stevens and Tara Totten. " — Indicates 4.0 grade point average. Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition □MC Wt ARE PRCfESSOHAL GRADE Eric Dretsboch President N Barrie Signs. Sates Saturday until 2 Ryan Madden Sales Amy Piper Soles Chris Silverman. Finance Mrg SAUSHQUtS: Mon4WedunN8 Tue. Thu 4 Fn until 6 Don Gentry. Soles Mgr s «■ SEIWEHOWS: Mon 4 Wed 8-7 Tue Thu & Fn 8-5 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by William J. Allen. A Mamed Man and Linda F. Allen. His Wife (original mortgagors) to Investaid Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 21. 1999, and recorded on July 28. 1999 in Instrument No. 1033094. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated March 6. 2002. which was recorded on August 3. 2002, in Instrument No. 1066679. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SIX THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN AND 52/100 dollars ($56,357 52). including interest at 11 990% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on June 5. 2003 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103 of the plat of Hastings Heights, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof. Also commencing at the Northeast comer of said Lot 103; thence North 88 degrees 30' East 20 feet; thence South 1 degree West 100 feet, thence North 88 degrees 30' West 20 feet; thence North 1 degree East 100 feet to the place of beginning, being a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Also, beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 4 of the Plat of North Ridge Estates *1. according to the recorded plat thereof, thence North 88 degrees 30' 00’ West on the extension ol the South hne of said plat 60.00 feet to the East line of an alley vacated on October 24, 1966; thence North 01 degree 00' 00‘ East (measured as North 01 degree 00' 2T East) along said East line 130.0 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 00" East 60 00 feet to the West line of said plat, thence South 01 degree 00' 27“ West along said West line 130.00 leet to the place ol beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 1.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200023830 Team X (5/22) �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 8. 2003 Delton Honor Roll continued... After months of studying the foundations of the sacrament of Holy Communion, 36 children celebrated their First Holy Communion Sunday. May 4 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings They include (front row. from left) Jacob Swartz, Abigael Prill. Alexandria Owen. Kiersten Hubbert, Leah Czinder. Olivia LaJoye. Paige Downs. Sidney Dudley. Sarah Brasseur; (second row) Araeli Guerrero. Austin Sen­ siba. Jon French, Alicia Risk. Cody Fuller. Margaret Semrau. Amber DelCotto. Bret Thomas. Cody Kuster. Christopher Feldpausch, Benjamin Kolanowski; (tnird row) Nicholas Krownenwetter. Bradley Rivett. Hannah Wilgus. Wyatt Hall. Jenna Nedbalek. Kathryn Garber. Kaeleigh Brown; (fourth row). Christine Maurer. Katie Gibson. Nicole Schondelmayer. Noah Newton, (back row) Luke Heide. Logan Barrett. Hannah Herbstreith, catechists/teachers Diane Klipfer, Jean Krol. Fa­ ther Al Russell, pastor of St. Rose. Jo Carr, and first commu­ nicants Cole Gahan and Michael Eastman. Thirty-six celebrate First Communion at St. Rose LEGAL NOTICE During the Special Mass, the children sang "We Shall Be The Light,' signifying that God is their Light and they should be light to others. Sixth Grade All A> — Allison Dcschainc. Ashley Giuzio. Melissa Julian. Adam Keys. Stephanie Kirk Johnson. Lauren Knollenherg. Elizabeth McCord. Rebecca Mikolajczyk. Nicholas Mueller. Thomas Muma. Dalton Parmenter. Sarah Robbins. Adri­ enne Schroeder. Wesley Wandell. Libby Warren and Sara Weimer. Honor Roll — Charles Andersen. Daniel Aukerman. Chelsea Bagley. Hillary Ba­ gley. Brian Bieganski. Alexander Bork. William Bourdo. Angela Boysen. Audrey Brown. Amber Bruder. Thaddeus Calkins. Douglas Campbell. Andrew Chapman. Al­ exandra Daniel. Peter Duquesne!. Taylor Earl. Lacey Edgerton. Lydia Ely. Susan Falvo. Janet Fasc. David Fulton McCarty. Rebecca Gaylor. Anna Goldsworthy. Col­ leen Harmon. Taylor Harris Kingsley. Ali­ son Hawv. Sarah Heney. Joanna Hocbcrling. Scott Hoekstra. Samuel Hoff. Saman­ tha Holroyd. Sarah Holroyd. Curtis Jordan. Stefan Jovanovich. Jordan Kcagle. Tarah Keim. Steven Kirk Johnson. Sarah Kucharek. Shyanne Lane. Raymond Lind­ sey. Matthew Loveland. Daniel McIntyre. William Moon V. Tyler Morgan. Cody Morse. Casey Ovcrbeck. Brittany Petzold. Jeremy Reigler. Quinn Seaver. Brennan Smith. Emily Stevens. Samantha Vickery and Kara Whittemore. Seventh Grade All As — Rachel Beeler. Paul Belcher. Eric Boehm. Caitlin Champion. Amanda Culbcrt. Bailey Davis. Mitchell Duquesncl. McKenzie Earl. Alexandra Fox. Emma Garrison. Kathryn Goy. Morgan Hen­ nessey. Kirsten Houghtaling. Jennifer Jeudcvinc. Matthew Julian. Jared Lindberg. Sara McDuff. Chase Mills. Jill Newton. Samantha Reynolds. Jordan Smith. Kclsic Smith. Chelsea Streeter. Amber Strick. Justin VanderMecr. Kevin VanHoose. Larry White. Rachael Williams and Jessica Wine. Honor Roll - Joseph Amaro. Amy Aukerman. Brent BaldGdgc. Stephanie Berry. Nicholas Bishop. Nicholas Blacken. Christopher Blincoc. Kristina Bobilya. Mi­ chael Broadhurst. Jesse Cecil. Samantha Cooke. Jessica Dame. Samantha Darrow. Quinn DeBoll. Erika Dennany. Cassandra Desncss. Brian Diaz. Cynthia Eckhart. Itzcl Gomez. Corrie Halder. Gabriel Hayford, Johnafhon Hess. Sabrina Huyck. Curtis Kelly. Angela Kennedy. Chris Kuester. Mi­ chelle Kramm. Nicholas Kuykendall. Jcrika LaPoint Howard. Bailey Lester. Christo­ pher Link. Corrine Lubbers. Ryan Mac­ Beth. Sarah McCord. Justine McCowan. Christopher Miller. Mary Minchart. Leah Minshall. Lavonne Ogg. Montana Otis. Emily Overbeek. Amy Patrick. Blain Pat­ rick. Hope Phillips. Brandon Reynolds. An­ thony Riley. David Roberts. Whitney Rob­ erts. Stephanie Ross. Steven Ross. Alicia Salis. Jessica Samis. Steven Scoby. Lacy Seamans. Holly Smith. Joe* Solomon 11. Andrew Spaulding. Corey Spencer. Jona­ than Spencer. Christopher Storck. Zachary Swank. Samantha VanDcnBcrg. Koty Wat­ son. Kristina Wilhelms and Jessica Wines. Eighth Grade All As — Amanda Berry. Kelsey Chap­ ple. Grady Cooke. Kelsey Dcibert. Amanda Flick. Jordan Haines. Katcc Hogoboom. Laura Knight. Kristen Marble. Katlynn McCormick. Joshua Newhouse. Andrew Newkirk. Kristyn Norris. Timothy Panos. Kyle Purdum. Katherine Smith. Amanda Strick. Gwen Taylor and Jcnah Wandell. Honor Roll — Lyndscy Alaniz. Amber Andrews. Sondra Baker. Samantha Ben­ nett. Anthony Boniface. Amanda Boss. Brendan Boyle. Janet Brooks. Kelsey Brownell. Brittany Burandt. Adam Calkins. Jeremy Clark. Richard Court. Janelle Eddy. Joshua Eddy. JoAnnc Ehrhardt. Kristen El­ liott. Alicia Fattah. Dylan Goebel. Hannah Goy. Kelsey Gray. Trent Green. Nicholas Haas. Jacob Hardy. Alisha Harmon. Lacie Harvath. Amanda Hunter. Katlin Jacobs. Kcely Jacobs. David Jaquays. Bethany Johncock. Elizabeth Johnson. Adam Kca­ gle. David Kidd. Michelle Kramm. Chris­ tina Larimer. Ixnnon Madill. Heather Mil­ lard. Zachary Mueller. Destiny Newton. Charity Petzold. Hilary Phelps. Troy Quick. Samantha Rhoda. Tori Ritchie. Daniel Roberts. Autum Robinson. Kyle Rombaugh. Samantha Rossetti. Liz Rouse. Jessica Sweat. Steven Tiffany. Rylcc Tran­ tham. Ross VanderMecr. Molly Warren and Kaylec Woodmansee. •IF WE DON7 HAVE IT. WE CAN GET 71" STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARR* NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of FREDERICK H. SCHENKEL. deceased Date of birth: 10/05/1938 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Frederick H Schenkel. who live at P.O, Bex 25. 3632 Bender Road, MidcSevifte, Michigan died 03'07/2003. Creditors of the c'ecedent are notified that all claims against tr»e estate will be forever barred unless presented to Frederick L. Schenkel, named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W Court Street. Hastings. Michigan and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date 03/21/2003 Robert L. Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street RO. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Frederick L. Schenkel 4095 Woodschool Rd Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 948-8021 (5/8) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy James Orr, unmarried (ong.naJ mortgagors) to Charier One Bank. NA. f/k/a First Federal ci Michigan, the Michigan operating name of Charier One Bank. F.S.B.. Mortgagee, dated May 7. 1999. and recorded on May 14. 1999 instrument *1029581 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo ba due at ’he date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX AND 57/100 dewars ($121,006.57) including interest at 7 050% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pub'c venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m . on May 22. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as That part of the East 1/2. Southwest 1/4. Northeast fractional 1/4. Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, desenoed as Commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 1334 36 fee’ along the South line of said Northeast 1/4. thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds West 690 0 feet along the East line of said East 1/4 Southwest 1/4. Northeast 1/4 to the Point of Beginning, thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 666 92 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 10 seconds West 250 0 feet along the West line of said East 1/2. Southwest 1/4 Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East 666 83 feet, thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds East 250 0 leet along the East line of said East 1/2. Southwest 1/4. Northeast 1/4 to the Point of Beginning Subject to and together with an ease­ ment for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the East 66 feet of the South 940 feet of said East 1/2. Southwest i/4. Northeast 1/4. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the da.e ci such saio Dated April 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trot. PC Attorneys and Counselors ."’0400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200317278 Team W (5/81 Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Dreisbach GMC WE ARE PROFESSIONAL GRADE 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269)948-8000 Today! Eric Dretstxjcri, President Mon & Wed unN 8 Don Gentry, Soles Mgr Tub. Thu & Fn untH 6 Borne Signs, Soles Saturday irN 2 Ryon Madden. Soles SWriCfHWH Amy Piper. Soles www.tlrelsboclimotor8.com Mon & Wed 8-7 Tub. 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The topic for the coffee will be a summary of the operational services in the Hastings school district, including custodial/maintenance, food, technol­ ogy and transportation services. Poetry Club starts May 22 at library Anyone who has a love of poetry and would like to join fellow poetry writers is invited come to the library Thursday, May 22, at 6 p.m. This is an informational meeting for Myone in'.irested in forming a dub. For more details, please call the li­ brary 269-945-4263. Schools’ garage sale Is Saturday The Hastings Area School System will conduct a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 pun. Saturday. May 17, in the gymnasium of Hastings Middle School. Weight training equipment, desks, books and other miscellaneous school equipment will be sold. All items pur* chased must be removed by the end of the sale. Proceeds of the sale will be used to purchase equipment for the new Com­ munity Education and Recreation Center. Corvette Show at Charlton Park recalls 15 of 80 laid off Fifteen of the 80 Hastings Manufacturing Co. employees laid off recently due to de­ clining sales in the auto parts industry are due to return to work May 19, according to Thomas Bcllgraph, Chief Financial Officer for the company. The other 65 workers, primarily hourly staff, will be called back as the market for piston rings improves, Bcllgraph said. The company reduced both hourly and salaried staff by 20 percent in March and April. Normally the company employs 380 workers. The 15 staff members due to re­ turn next Monday volunteered for a tempo­ rarily layoff. Bellgraph said. Layoffs of the other 65 employees were determined ac­ cording to seniority, he said. Hastings Manufacturing produces piston rings at its Hastings plant and also markets and distributes pistons, gaskets, engine bearings, c^jr-ne additives and other engine components in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Middle East. Bellgraph said there has been “a signifi­ cant slowdown” in the auto parts industry both for parts used to build vehicles and parts used for vehicle repairs. The company first began experiencing softening sales in the fourth quarter of 2002, Bellgraph said. When the slowdown continued in 2003, the company decided to cut costs in several ar­ eas, including reducing staff. In addition to declining sales, the com­ pany has experienced a 4.3 percent increase in operating expenses, primarily due to ex­ penses related to sales as well as higher personnel costs, company officials said. It See LAYOFFS, page 2 Erin Hemerting, Emily Haney, and Sarah Clevenger pose alter the awards ses­ sion of the Business Professionals of America conference in Dallas. Texas. Clevenger was recognized as c national winner. Sarah Clevenger national winner in business event Juniors Sarah Clevenger and Erin Hemerling and freshman Emily Haney repre­ sented Hastings High School in the Michi­ gan delegation at National Business Professionals of America Leadership Con­ ference in Dallas, Texas, May 1-4. Clevenger was recognized as a national winner in the Integrated Applications event of the BPA workplace skills assessment program. She was one of only 10 to be declared a national winner in Integrated Applications. She had to demonstrate her ability to pro­ duce business documents by integrating the functions of database, spreadsheet and word processing applications. Students do not know what they will be required to produce and the work must be completed under timed conditions in sur­ roundings and at computers that arc new to them. The three Hastings students earned the right to attend nationals by winning in workplace skills events at the regional and stale levels. At the regional level in Janu­ ary, the Hastings students competed with 65 others from southwest Michigan high schools and area technical centers in their specialized events. They earned the top scores and the right to compete at the state level in Detroit last March. They had to compete in Detroit with nearly 70 other winners from Michigan’s other eight re­ gions. Earning the top awards at stale al­ lowed them to represent Michigan in na­ tional competition in Dallas. Each student at the nationals competed in their respective events with nearly 60 top winners from other states. According to Mary Dawson, HHS Busi­ ness Professionals of America advisor, the competition is very tough in Michigan. “Our state holds the distinction of earn­ ing more awards in the workplace skills as­ sessment program than any other state in BPA. There were over 4,000 members at the conference in Dallas, and Michigan had winners in nearly all of the categories. A national winner from Michigan is truly in See BUSINESS, page 14 See STORM, page 14 Pennock celebrates new State Street Center The iargest one-day Corvette Show in the E*st is coming to Historic Chariton Park in Hastings Sunday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 pjn. The 15th annual Corvette Celebra­ tion. sponsored by the Corvette Club of Battle Creek, promises more than 300 cars on display within Charlton Park’s historic village. Show cars are eligible for participant-judged trophies in ten model-year classes, as well as “Best of Show” and “People’s Choice." A cash award will go to the club with the highest participation. The first 300 Corvettes to arrive will re­ ceive dash plaques and goody bags, and all are eligible for door prizes awarded throughout the day. Show car registration is $10, which includes passenger admission. Cars for sale can register for $15 and swap meet and craft vendor spaces are $15 each. Spectator admission is $5 per adult and $3 per child 5 to 12 years of age. Proceeds from the event go to lo­ cal charities. For more information, call Historic Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775 or visit www.charltonpark.org. Historic Chariton Park is located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nash­ ville. S' More HEWS ’ BRIEFS on Page 2 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor More than 30 trees toppled onto Barry County roads and five on Hastings city streets last Sunday when winds in excess of 5G mph whipped through the area leaving 2,735 Consumers Energy customers in the county without electricity. Seventy electrical wires were down in the county because of the storm, said Tim Pietryga, spokesperson for Consumers En­ ergy. Statewide, there were 2,000 downed wires. In Hastings, the 527 Consumers Energy customers who experienced power outages had their electricity restored by midnight Monday, he said. Wall Lake area customers had their power restored Monday after­ noon. Significant rainfall, combined with hefty wind, on Mother’s Day Sunday may have contributed to the fallen trees because the weight from wet leaves may have made weak trees and branches snap, said Tim Girrbach, director of public services and zoning administrator for the City of Hast­ ings. Sunday’s rainfall was 1.42 inches, ac­ cording to Dave McIntyre, a seasoned weather observer and recordkeeper for the National Weather Service’s climatological station in Hastings. The Barry County Road Commission re­ moved more than 30 fallen trees from county roads due to Sunday’s fury, said Managing Director Brad Lamberg. Many of those trees were in Irving Township and the southern part of Barry County. Girrbach said Hastings* fallen trees did not result in a lot of damage. On property owned by St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church a fence was damaged when a tree Marty Shaw, who services on Pennock s Board of Directors and chairs the building committee, snips the ribbon during the ceremony conducted by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Ambassadors Committee From left are Sue Kolanowski, Shaw, Jack Walker. Dianne Feldpausch. Joyce Daugherty, Chamber Executive Director Kathy LaVic- tor, Dan Allen and Pat Doezema by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Completion of Pennock Health Services’ State Street Center was celebrated Wednes­ day afternoon with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and open house. The new $2 million facility will begin providing services on Monday, May 19. Housed in the 14,000-squarc-foot structure are occupational medicine services, radiol-. ogy, laboratory and billing and patient ac­ count services. State Street Center is expected to free up valuable parking space at Pennock’s Green Street campus and make Pennock services more convenient for patients at both facili­ ties, he said “It’s beautiful. It’s absolutely gorgeous,” Bruce Gee, chairman of Pennock Health Services’ Board of Directors, said as he spoke to the crowd gathered in the lobby and registration area of the new facility. The room has high ceilings, oak trim and wooden columns. State Street Center is a result of signifi­ cant growth at Pennock, which is currently averaging nearly 400 new patients per month, he said. The Family Birthing Center and operating room use have experienced a 17 percent increase during the past year. Fifty physicians practice at the hospital. “Even though Pennock Hospital is a notfor-profit institution, we have to have an operating margin to be able to do what you see in front of you today. Some hospitals haven’t been able to do that," Gee said. ‘‘In the year 2001, one-third of all the hospitals in the United Stales didn't have an operating margin. They’ve lost money. See PENNOCK, page 18 �•• In. ..... . -Ml . Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 15. 2003 Drug court to apply for $89,000 grant Ehlers admits failures, but defends Iraq war by David T. Young Editor Though he continues to support the United Stales’ military action in Iraq. Third District Congressman Vcrn Ehlers admitted Saturday. 1 think it’s an embarrassment to the administration that they haven t found weapons of mass destruction. Ehlers, speaking in his annual town meeting in council chambers al Hastings City Hall, said evidence shows Iraqi dicta­ NEWS BRIEFS (Continued from page 1) Alumni banquet tickets on sale Historical Society to meet tonight Tickets for the 116th annual Hast­ ings High School Alumni banquet arc now on sale. Tickets arc S10 per person. The banquet will be held in the Hastings High School cafeteria on Saturday af­ ternoon and evening. May 31. Anniversary classes planning reun­ ions will be especially recognized and will hold open houses in separately assigned rooms near the cafeteria. Class receptions begin no later that 4 p.m. and often earlier. Any Hastings High School attendee is invited to participate in the banquet and circulate between these specially assigned rooms Punch will be served in the cafeteria at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 5:30. Tickets can be purchased at Bosley's Pharmacy. 118 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings: or from Donna (Bachclder) Kinney. 415 N. Taffcc Drive. Hastings. MI 49058. Self-ad­ dressed stamped envelopes will be ap­ preciated. The Barry County Historical Soci­ ety will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15. There will be no board meeting. This meeting will be held at the home of Mi. and Mrs. David Pillars, 202 S. Park St.. Hastings. The Pillarscs will conduct a home tour of their historic home they are restoring. The community is welcome to at­ tend all meetings, events and pro­ grams of the Barry County Historical Society. Nominees sought for ‘Golden Deeds’ The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for the annual Book of. Golden Deeds award. Thisjjbar|jjxclu|jvcjgxchange Club program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow citizens. The club annually seeks to recognize a member of the community for his or her exceptional public-spir­ ited deeds who. because of quiet unas­ suming dedication, may be unrecog­ nized for his or her activities. To nominate someone, pick up an application at the Hastings Public Li­ brary. After filling out the nomination form, return it to the library in person or via mail by May 21. Past award recipients have included Don Reid, Rus Sarver. Patty Engle, David Storms and Ardic Baum. The Book of Golden Deeds winner customarily is the grand marshal of the Summer parade on the last Satur­ day of August. He or she will be an­ nounced this year on Thursday. May 29. at the Mayor Exchange Luncheon at Camp Algonquin. Little Miss Delton contest Saturday Seventeen contestants will vie for the Little Miss Delton title during a 1 p.m. program Saturday. May 17 in Room 10-11 at the Delton Kellogg Middle School in Delton. The winner and a runner-up will ap­ pear throughout the year with Miss Delton and her court. Contestants are Kacy AmaroCheek. third grade daughter of Deb Madill and Vcrn Check: Sydney An­ derson. first grade, daughter of Jenni­ fer Anderson: Shelby Bissctt. first grade, daughter of Mark and Karen Bissctt: Sara Bliesncr. second grade, daughter of Sandy Bliesncr. Cassandra Coplin, third grade, daughter of Kelly and Cheryl Coplin: Jamie Duncan, fourth grade, daughter of Brian and Renae Duncan: Mikayla Hackler, third grade, daughter of Bo Danici and Mi­ chelle Hackler: Beth Holden, third grade, daughter of Don and AmyHolden and Denise Holden: Ariel Hayward, fourth grader, daughter of Wayne and LcAnn Hayward: Cortney Leinaar. first grade, daughter of Kip­ per and Lisa Leinaar: Mattie Morgan, third grade, daughter of Byron and Terrie Morgan: Jamie O'Grady, fourth grade, daughter of Ron and Dawn Hyatt: Rachel Parker, second grade, daughter of Steve and Kelly Parker: Megan Pufpaff. fourth grade, daughter of Kim Pufpaff: Jaime Risner, second grade: and Ryann Risner, fifth grade, daughters of Jim and Jodi Risner: and Jennifer Hency. fifth grade, daughter of Victoria Hency. by David T. Young tor Saddam Hussein did have some chemi­ cal and biological weapons and had shown he would use them and that it was likely he would sell weapons of mass destruction to terrorists who would harm the U.S. There­ fore. he said he has supported the Bush ?Xdmmistration's policy of pre-emptive strikes. He called Saddam "a unique combina­ tion ot Hitler and Stalin. The horror stories about him arc just immense." For example Hussein was said to have Blood drive set In Middleville A Red Cross blood drive is sched­ uled for from noon to 5:45 p.m. Tues­ day. May 20, at the First Baptist Church in Middleville, sponsored by Thornapple Township Emergency Services (TTES). Local Red Cross officials say con­ sistent blood donations arc needed to maintain the supply. Estimates are that 60 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, but only 5 percent of those eligible to donate ever roll up their sleeves. The Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross is placing in­ creasing emphasis on recruiting and retaining fka-time dnanrr, ssFflniaUy as frequent and prolonged blood short­ ages threaten the lives of patients in Michigan hospitals. The Great Lakes Region must col­ lect about 3,600 units of blood each week from volunteer donors to supply the 2,000 blood products needed daily by patients in nearly 70 hospitals across the state. Blood collections for the current calendar year have been 5 to 10 percent below goal on a daily basis. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday's drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County unit of the American Red Cross at <M5-3122. Memorial Day parade is May 26 The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post #45 again is planning the Memorial Day parade and ceremony, which will be held Monday morning, May 26. The parade will step off from the comer of Boltwood and East State streets at 10:30 a.m. Lineup will begin at 9:30 a.m. The route again will follow State Street west to the courthouse, where it will pause while wreaths are placed on the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf War memorial monuments and a wreath will be placed to honor POW/MIAs of all wars. A salute will be fired by the rifle squad. The parade then will go to North Broadway and head to Tyden Park, where a wreath will be placed at the foot of the soldiers’ monument in honor of the Civil War and SpanishAmerican veterans. The procession then will continue north to the bridge on North Broadway, where a wreath will be thrown into the Thornapple River to honor veterans who served on (he seas. A salute will be fired at this point. The parade then will travel to Riv­ erside Cemetery where it will move down the avenue of flags to the GAR monument. A wreath will be placed and the Memorial Day services will take place at that location. After the ceremonies, the final wreath will be placed on the grave of the most recent veteran buried in the Riverside Ceme­ tery. For more information, call 945­ 4973. 948-4881 or 945-5471. Third District Congressman Vern Eh­ lers speaks at his annual town meeting in Hastings at the City Hall council chambers insisted his 5-ycar-old son witness tortures and he is Stalinesquc in his use of many doubles, many palaces and changing plans to confuse his real and imagined enemies. Ehlers said America traditionally has taken the first punch from somebody else before striking. However, the world has changed and if that first punch is of such a magnitude that you must strike first, the policy of pre-emptive strikes takes hold. However, he acknowledged in reply to a question from former Barry County Com­ missioner Tom Wilkinson that "It appears he (Saddam) was not as far along toward (having) nuclear weapons as we thought." He also said he "struggled" with the question of invading Iraq, but he had no problem with action a year ago against Af­ ghanistan. which he said was known to be harboring terrorists such as those who per­ petrated the infamous Sent. 11 attacks. Wilkinson commented. "We were told wc were invading Afghanistan and Iraq to eliminate Saddam Hussein. Osama bin Laden and weapons of mass destruction." but none of the three have been located. He asked Ehlers what justification will be used next time the U.S. wants to invade yet an­ other country. Ehlers said. "On the whole, we’re work­ ing on the terrorist issue pretty well. We’re fighting an enemy that's not a nationality or a nation. How do you deal with that? "Our country is in a learning process in how to root it (terrorism out." Ehlers also acknowledged that America will have to continue to have a presence in Iraq for at least another year to establish a new government and rebuilt the war-torn * country. He added that he is glad the Bush Ad­ ministration now is dealing with North Ko­ rea at a diplomatic level and reports he has received arc that things are going reasona­ bly well. On the domestic front, the Republican congressman from Grand Rapids, who rep­ resents all of Barry County, said. “The president doesn’t control the economy, nor does the Congress. It’s controlled by busi­ ness decisions made every day and con­ sumer confidence." Darryl Hawbecker asked about the fed­ eral budget deficit, which has been said to be the largest in American history only sev­ eral years after surpluses were reported dur­ ing the Clinton Administration. “The question is. how do you get rid of them (deficits)?” Ehlers answered. “Not by raising taxes. I’m nervous about increasing the deficit, but I hope a stimulus like a lax cut eventually will increase federal reve­ nue." Ted Bustance charged that Congress had added S22.5 billion in pork barrel spending, “but wc don’t have enough money for edu­ cation or prescription drugs.” Ehlers said one man’s pork is another’s sorely needed program. It also was pointed out that as the federal deficit has ballooned, all 50 slates, which by law must balance their budgets, arc forced to make massive cutbacks in serv­ ices because of reduced support from Washington. Ehlers said he is concerned about adding prescription drug benefits and taking away from Medicare. He said not everyone, for example. Bill Gates, needs a prescription drug benefi’. It’s tough to pay for now because wc don’t have the money." He was asked why American drug prices are so high when Canada s are so much lower. He said generally Americans pay more because they have the best health care and have the highest standard of living. Ehlers said he’s been working on trans­ portation issues in Washington and he wants to make sure Michigan gets a fair re­ turn on the money it sends to the federal government. "I fight to make sure my communities (in the Third District) get their fair share." He has taken issue with Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. a Democrat, who wants to focus more on road maintenance and re­ pair than building new roads. “New projects arc already under way." Ehlers said. “I told her that you’re wasting money when you stop that in mid-strcam. “If we’re really going to serve the people who can’t afford a car. wc have to do a bet­ ter job than we re doing." One man in the audience of about 20 asked about the Patriot Bill and the Home- Editor I he Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday authorized an application tor an $89,000 federal juvenile drug court implementation grant. Family Court Divisional Administrator Bob Nida told the County Board there is a local 25 percent match, but he said the county ’s costs can be minimized to about $19,000 because of in-kind contributions. Therefore, the federal grant actually would be for a little more than $66,000. Nida said he has until Thursday. May 22. to file the application. Barry County ap­ plied last year, which actually should help in this case, he said, because bureaucrats in Washington told him the county seems to have “all the play ers in the right places" for a juvenile drug court program and that Barry County "could serve as a model." The money from the grant, if approved, would be used for: • Transportation, getting young people to come to counseling sessions and programs. Parents too often arc part of the problem and don’t make it priority to get their chil­ dren to and from what drug court will offer. Nida said a part-time. Barry County Transit-approved driver could be hired. "Transportation is a huge issue in this county." he said. • Drug testing supplies. • Mental health counseling. • A parents’ support group. Nida said many of the parents have substance abuse problems themselves and “It costs some money to bring people together." • An off-duty police officer for perhaps about 25 hours per week who could check on the youngsters, on curfew compliance and do urine screens. • Positive social activities for the kids, because. Nida said. "When you take away drugs from them, it leaves a void in their lives." Nida said he is a solid believer in a drug court program to try to get you people straightened around. "The alternative to using drug court (in­ carceration) is very expensive,” he ex­ plained. and he’s not sold on the idea of jail or prison for adults because of the re­ cidivism rate. The County Board's vote to authorize the application and support the effort to get such a grant was unanimous. In other business Tuesday morning, the C ounty Board of Commissioners: • Agreed to spend up to $7,702.50 from the automation fund to buy new- computer equipment tor the Register of Deeds office. Commissioner Clare Tripp said the pur­ chase will "bring the offices up to date technologically." and colleague Sandy James said the move is state mandated. Commissioner Tom Wing cautioned that if all departments will be required to up­ grade. "That's a lot of money if it’s going to be a continual thing." • Approved the expenditure of up to $ 12.900 to Adams Remco for a new combi­ nation scanner, copier and digital color printer for the sheriff’s department to re­ place a scanner that failed. Wing asked once again if there was enough money in the county's coffers to cover such a cost. County Administrator Michael Brown answered in the affirma­ tive. adding that it would come out of the data processing fund. • Authorized the bid of up to $17,760 from Final Finishes for a community devel­ opment block grant loan of 0%. The money w ill be used to complete a remodeling pro­ ject. • Approved the reappointment of Jim French to the Local Development Finance Authority in Middleville, effective immedi­ ately. • Received a letter of thanks from the In­ ternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, praising the staff of the planning and zoning office for their help in a project. “Very few people take the ,:mc to write a nice letter like that." said Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie. • Noted the Brownfield Development Authority will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday. May 22. to go over that board’s by-laws. • Learned from James that Wednesday. July 23. is the tentative date for the open house for the new Commission on Aging and Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment facilities at the comer of North Broadway and West Woodlawn Avenue. • Authorized Ventures Behavioral Health to be the coordinating agency for Barry County regarding substance abuse. The next meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27. at the Balti­ more Township Hall. 3100 East Dowling Road. Three candidates file for 1st Ward council by Susan Temere Staff Writer A primary election will be held Aug. 5 for the Hastings City Council because three candidates filed for the First Ward council scat. The top two vote getters in August will face each other in the Nov. 4 general elec­ tion. Two candidates have filed petitions Io run for mayor of Hastings — veteran councilmcn Robert May and Barry Wood. The deadline to file for mayor, council member and Board of Review was Tues­ day. May 13. Current Mayor Frank Campbell an­ nounced not long ago that he will retire at the end of this year after serving for eight years in that post and more than 20 on the council. First Ward Councilman Wood was first elected to his scat in 1995, replacing Camp­ bell when the latter ran for mayor for the first time. Wood was re-elected in 1999. He has been active on the City-County Airport Board while serving on the council. Second Ward Councilman May has served as mayor pro tern for the past two years. He was first appointed Io his council scat in 1992. replacing Donald Spencer. who had a residency problem. Since then, he has been re-elected in 1993, 1997 and 2001. Besides the mayor’s scat, one four-year position each in the first, second, third and fourth wards arc up for election. They include the scats now held by Wood in the First Ward, by Dorothy Hawk­ ins in the Second Ward, by Michelle Kie­ rnan in the Third Ward and by Donald Tubbs in the Fourth Ward. In the First Ward, candidates Curt Cybulski, Ted Bustance and Wolfram Hent­ schel have filed petitions for the scat va­ cated by Wood, who is running for mayor. In the Second Ward, Hawkins, who was appointed last fall to succeed her late hus­ band. Harold, will seek election for the council..;at, as will Kim Townsend. In the Third Ward. Michelle Kiernan is being challenged by Donald Bowers. And Donald Tubbs is the sole candidate running in the Fourth Ward. Two seats on the Board of Review will expire at the end of this year. Incumbents, Randoulph Tecgardin and Richard Heath will both run again. No one else filed a pe­ tition for the positions. LAYOFFS, continued from page 1 has also experienced some increased ship­ ping costs. For the first quarter of 2003, the com­ pany lost $11,751, or 2 cents a share on net sales of $8.4 million. Sales were $900,000 less in the first quarter of 2003 than they were in the first quarter of 2002. Because the company has been diversify­ ing its product line and expanding its sales territory it has managed to mitigate the downtown in profits, company officials said. In 2001 the company began exclusively marketing and distributing Zollncr pistons and ACL engine components. Sales of ACL and Zollner products “in­ creased significantly” this quarter com­ pared to the first quarter of 2002. the com­ pany said, reflecting increased penetration among customers in the U.S. and Mexico. Those increased sales helped offset declin­ ing Hastings piston ring sales, the company said. Mark Johnson, chairman and chief ex­ ecutive officer of the company, said the purchase of Toronto-based Ertcl manufac­ turing Corp, on March 27 will also help the company weather the current economic downturn. Ertcl. a leading distributor of en­ gine components throughout Canada, posted sales of approximately $17 million in 2002. In June 2002 Hastings Manufacturing reached an agreement with Intraco Corp, of Troy to market Hastings piston rings and related products in Central and South America and the Middle East. Unfortu­ nately. according to Johnson, “economic and political instabilities in South America and the Middle East have impacted our ex­ port business.” Nevertheless, the company is “laying the foundation for long-term growth,” accord­ ing to company President Andrew Johnson. “We arc building our reputation as a full­ line supplier of engine components serving global markets, and wc remain focused on operational improvements that w»’l im­ prove our quality and efficiency. Wc are confident that the recently implemented cost-containment measures, along with the positive financial impact of the Ertcl acqui­ sition. will put Hastings in a solid position for profitability and growth in 2003.” Bcllgraph said because of the combina­ tion of the SARS scare, the war in Iraq and the poor economy, he would not want to speculate on when business will pick up and the company will be able to call its laid-off employees back to work. Hastings Manufacturing is a publicly traded company on the American Stock Ex­ change. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 15. 2003 - Page 3 Rotary honors 10 Hastings students for their achievements The Hastings Rotary Club recognized 10 Hastings High School students for their scholastic efforts, school activities and community service during a luncheon Mon­ day at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Honored were Jeff Baker. Molly Ben­ ningfield, Dustin Bowman. Jenna Bryans. Erin Fish. Joel Gibbons. Emily Hoke. Craig Laurie, Brooke Sheldon and Kcrianne Sherwood. The students were introduced to the Ro­ tarians by high school Principal Tim John­ ston, who said those recognized were “wholesome kids, solid kids, quality kids." The following is biographical informa­ tion on the students' high school careers. Jeff Raker Baker is the son of Cindy Baker of Hast­ ings. He is a member of the Pride Club, the National Honor Society, the Night Jazz Band, the Drama Club, and the HHS Band Executive Board, and is secretary/trcasurer of the student council. He is drum major for the marching band, has participated in high school musicals and plays, and has been a member of the regional and state Honors Choirs. He was Homecoming King, Ex­ change Club Student of the Month in Janu­ ary, and a national and state winner at Na­ tional Piano Playing Auditions. He is a re­ cipient of the Outstanding Performance Award from the Battle Creek Music Teach­ ers Association and the Best Drum Major Award at CMU’s Drum Major Clinic. Community activities include being a member of the St. Rose Youth Group and Choir, serving as church accompanist and being a member of the Hastings City Band. He has had piano and voice lessons and is an employee at Bosley Pharmacy. He plans to attend Grand Valley State University to major in music/vocal performance, with the goal of having a career in musical theater. Molly Benningfield Benningficld is the daughter of Dan and Michelle Benningficld of Hastings. She is secretary/trcasurer of the Student Council Executive Board as a senior, was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior, and served as the NHS’s vice president as a senior. She was a member of the Key and Interact clubs for three years, was a mem­ ber of the Spanish Club this year, was in the Excel Club as a junior and senior, and was in Youth in Government as a senior. She participated in football and basketball cheerleading from 9th through 12th grade, played soccer from 9th through 11th grade, was in the SSA choir in 9th grade, the con­ cert choir in 10th grade, the Women’s Hon­ ors Choir in 11th grade and the Varsity Singers in 12th grade. She was on the Homecoming Court as a senior, has re­ ceived an academic letter and pin. is listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students, was Homecoming Float Chair participated in Rotary Life Leader­ ship Camp, was a fifth grade camp coun­ selor. was a tutor for freshmen, gave com­ puter lessons to middle school students, as­ sisted with eighth grade orientation, partici­ pated in powderpuff games, and designed brochures and reports for various organiza­ tions. She was a member of the Barry County Youth Advisory Council for two years, par­ ticipated in the Literacy Council Commu­ nity Spelling Bee in 11th and 12th grades, participated in Christmas shopping for the needy as part of the Interact Club in 10th and 11th grade, participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Roof Sit in 11th grade, the Walk for Warmth in 11 th grade, and the Knights of Columbus fund drive, volun­ teered at DeVos Children’s Hospital and the Lansing Red Cross, and participated in Adopt-A-Family programs through YAC and cheerleading. She has been a YMCA playground counselor for the past three years and has worked at Applebee’s as a senior. She plans to attend Michigan State Uni­ versity to study international rclations/busincss or education. After college she would like to join the Peace Corps. Dustin Bowman Bowman is the son of Rod and Marcia Bowman of Hastings. He played football, In front, from left, are Dustin Bowman, Molly Benningfield. Brooke Sheldon, Erin Fish and Jeff Baker. In back, from left, are Marcia and Rod Bowman. Michelle Benningfield,. Jim and Teresa Sheldon. Marceline and Steve Fish. Cindy Baker and Rotary President Jeff Mansfield. basketball and baseball in 9th, 10th. Uth house." and "Charley’s Aunt." and partici­ He’s been in track for four years, receiv­ and 12th grade. He was All-County in var­ pated in the school musicals “The King and ing a varsity letter all four years and receiv­ sity football and varsity baseball as a 1 and "South Pacific." ing the Most Valuable Distance Runner sophomore and served as captain of the She was Homecoming Queen, has re­ Award. He ran cross country for four years, baseball team as a sophomore. He was All ceived both an academic letter and aca­ receiving his varsity letter each year, serv­ Conference and All County in varsity foot­ demic pin. was Exchange Club Student of ing as team captain as a junior and senior ball and varsity basketball as a junior and the Month in December 2002. was a fifth and earning the Most Valuable Player All County in varsity baseball. As a senior grade camp counselor in 11th grade, par­ award the last three years. He was a mem­ he was captain of both the football and bas­ ticipated in the Rotary Leadership Camp in ber of the Science Olympiad team this year. ketball teams and was All-Conference and He’s been a member of his church band 12th grade, was Student of the Month in All County in both sports. He also served the past two years, was a member of the 10th grade, received the Jason Laux Memo­ as captain of the baseball team as a senior. Boy Scouts until his sophomore year, get­ rial Scholarship to attend Aquinas Jazz He is a member of the Key Club and Vice ting inducted at one point into the Boy Camp in the summer of 2002, and played in President of the Student Council. Scouts Order of the Arrow, was a member the TVSC and SVSA soccer clubs from He’s been involved in the Relay for Life, of DeMolay. a young men’s fraternity, and seventh through 12th grades. coached YMCA basketball and football has been a County Seat employee for the Community activities include donating camps, has been a speaker in driver educa­ past year and a half. blood to the American Red Cross, helping tion classes and has visited children’s hos­ He plans to attend Western Michigan with the Adopt a Family Christmas basket pitals. He plans to attend Hope College to University to become a pilot or aeronauti­ program through Love Inc. in ninth through study business and play football. cal engineer, with the long-range goal of 12th grades, participating in the Caroling Jenna Bryans flying commercial airliners and flying for for Cans food drive through the Student Bryans is the daughter of Bill and Sue the Air National Guard. Council from 9th through 12th grade, and Bryans of Hastings. She was a member of Emily Hoke providing Spanish tutoring in local elemen­ the Key Club for three years, serving as its Hoke is the daughter of Steve and Kitty tary schools. secretary for a year, was a member of the Hoke of Hastings. She participated in track She has been employed at Fall Creek Interact Club for three years, has been a for four years, serving as captain of the Restaurant as a waitress since October member of the National Honor Society for team in her junior and senior years, partici­ 2001. the past two years, was a member of the pated in cheerleading for four years, was a She has been accepted into the Academic Pride Club and S.A.D.D., played volleyball member of the Pride Club for one year, was Scholars program in the James Madison for four years, played basketball for four a member of Student Council for two years, College at Michigan State University. She years, played softball for two years, was a was in the Key Club for two years, served plans to major in international relations and fifth-grade camp counselor for two years, in S.A.D.D. one year, is a member of the minor in Spanish. She hopes to do graduate played in the band two years, received an National Honor Society, was on the Home­ work at New York University or the Uni­ academic letter and pin, and was All coming Court, was in the Band Color versity of Notre Dame, and then seek em­ County and All-Conference Honorable Guard for four years, was in choir for four ployment in government or business, with Mention in volleyball. She helped with the long-range goal of working at a U.S. years, and was a member of the Interact homecoming and prom activities. Club for one year. She is a member of the embassy in Spain or France and traveling Community activities include being a St. Rose Youth Group. She has been an ele­ around the world. member of her youth group, with whom Joel Gibbons mentary aid, taught piano lessons and she participated in a summer mission trip. Gibbons is the son of Jerry and Twilla served as a fifth grade camp counselor for Summerfest events and fund-raising activi­ Gibbons of Dowling. He has been in the two years. ties. symphonic and marching bands for the past She plans to attend Western Michigan She plans to attend Grand Valley State four years, serving as co-lcadcr of a section University to study elementary education. University to major in business and market­ that received a best percussion award. He’s Craig Laurie ing with the goal of working in sports man­ been in the jazz band for four years, win­ Lauric is the son of Timothy and Felicity agement or physical therapy. ning first runner-up as best soloist in a Laurie. He has been a member of Youth in CMU jazz festival. He’s also been involved Erin Fish Government for three years, winning the in the high school steel drum band for three Fish is the daughter of Marceline and award for “Best Cabinet Member” at this years. Steve Fish of Hastings. She played JV soc­ See SENIORS, page 14 cer in ninth grade, serving as co-captain and receiving the Most Valuable Player Award. She played varsity soccer in 10th, 11th and 12th grades, receiving the Best Defensive Player award in 11th grade and making First Team All-County. She served as co-captain of her freshman basketball team in ninth grade, played freshman vol­ leyball, played in the marching and sym­ phonic bands from ninth through 12th grades, serving as i correction leader in n Uth and 12th grades, and played in' Night Jazz Band from 10th through 12th grades, acting as first chair saxophonist. She was a member of the Business Pro­ fessionals of America in 11th grade; her Parliamentary Procedures team placed sec­ ond in the regionals in 11th grade, first in the regionals and sixth in the state confer­ ence in 12th grade, and seventh in Business Spelling in the regionals. She has been a member of Youth in Government and the Spanish Club for the past two years, was president of the French Club in 11th grade, has been in the Student Council since ninth grade, serving as class president in 10th grade and as Executive Board President in 12th grade, has been a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society for the past two years, Pictured in front, from left, are Joel Gibbons, Kerianne Sherwood, Jenna Bryans, was an elementary aid in 12th grade, was a Craig Laurie and Emily Hoke. In back, from left, are guest speaker Jim Dreyer. scholar athlete this year, participated in the Jerry and Twilla Gibbons, Becky and Craig Sherwood, Sue and Bin Bryans. Felic­ school plays “Dur Town,” “The Boarding­ ity and Tim Laurie and Kitty and Steve Hoke. Dare to dream, record-setting swimmer tells students by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Top 10 Rotary students should not let setbacks get in the way of their ultimate success, record-serting swimmer Jim Dreyer told the students Monday. Dreyer was guest speaker at a Rotary luncheon at which 10 students from Hast­ ings High School were honored for their scholastic ability, participation in school activities, community service and use of their talents. Dreyer holds five world records for swimming across four of the five Great Lakes and swimming the greatest distance in the fifth. Lake Superior. Dreyer over­ came seemingly insurmountable obstacles in his quest to swim across the Great Lakes, all the while insisting that “quitting is not an option." Dreyer told the Rotary students that his speeches to groups such as the Ro. •:/ cen­ ter on setting goals and reaching them. However, he said, speaking to the multi-tal­ ented, high-achieving Rotary students felt like he was "preaching to the choir." Nevertheless, he continued, “when it comes to setting goals it starts with under­ standing that no achievement is out of reach, no matter how small or big a goal is." Dreyer said it doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from, what your back­ ground is or where you arc when you start. “It just matters that you start." He told about falling off a dock when he was three years old and falling into the wa­ ter. His sister found him floating face down. Luckily, he was revived, but thereaf­ ter suffered a great fear of water. When he Jim Dreyer urged the Rotary stu­ dents to not let obstacles get in the way of success. was 32 years old he decided to confront his fear and began swimming lessons, he said. His fellow students were six years old. Two years later Dreyer had swum across Lake Michigan, setting a world record for the first direct crossing of the lake as re­ corded by the International Swimming Hall of Fame. “Whenever you set a worthwhile goal," Dreyer said, “there are going to be some obstacles and hurdles." Dreyer has faced •» few himself, he said, such as being unsuccessful in three at­ tempts to cross Lake Superior. The song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” by Gordon Lightfoot pops into his head when he thinks of Lake Superior, he joked. His crew even played the song while Dreyer was attempting one of his crossings, he said. (The Edmund Fitzgerald was a freighter carrying iron orc across Lake Su­ perior; all the crew members were lost when it sank.) His Lake Superior attempts were very difficult, Dreyer said. In one crossing he began to suffer severe hypothermia and lost circulation to his extremities. He lost 12 pounds of muscle tissue, he said. “I’m not saying anybody should go out and kill themselves trying to reach a goal.” he cautioned. He tends to “take things a lit­ tle to the extreme." he said. While swimming the Great Lakes, he said, there have been times when he’s fallen asleep at night (some crossings have lasted nearly two days) and his crew tem­ porarily lost sight of him because he swam out of the beacon of light he was supposed to be following. At night in the water, he said, “you can’t tell the water from the sky.” It’s very dark. So when he woke up after falling asleep and realized he’d swum away from the beacon, it was a very “rude awakening," he said. During those times, his crew would search frantically for him with flashlights. It took him three attempts to cross Lake Huron, he said. Before his first attempt, a reporter came up to him and said there were nine-foot waves and small craft advi­ sories for the lake, and then asked Dreyer if he would still attempt the crossing. Dreyer told him, “Yes, I’m still going to do it. I’m not going to be in a small craft." But shortly after he began, the Coast Guard ordered him out of the waler, he said. During his second attempt to cross Lake Huron, the weather got so bad that his sup­ port boat was in danger of capsizing, he said. His coach was elected to tell him the swim would have to end. “Jim," the coach said, “you gotta get on the boat. We’re gonna capsize." Dreyer wondered whether he had really heard his coach urge him to get on a sinking ship. In another lake crossing. Dreyer was try­ ing out a new wet suit. He hadn’t broken the suit in. he said, and it didn’t fit prop­ erly. During the swim he rubbed the skin off his sides, stomach and back. When he was taken to the hospital after his swim, he had to be treated as a bum victim, he said. Once he tried to complete a triathlon, which included swimming, running and biking, but couldn’t finish, he said. He passed out after the swim and run. When he came to his body had cramped up and he couldn't complete the race, he said. He posed the question, “How do you keep going when the going gets tough — when every fiber in your body is ready to quit?” He said he has “learned it’s amazing what we’re capable of. It’s amazing what our bodies can do. If you push yourself just a little bit more, you find out you have so much more. What does not have a breaking point is the strength of the human spirit. The strength of the human spirit is incredi­ ble.” % Dreyer urged the students to “find some­ thing that is larger than yourself and make that the power behind your goal.” Dreyer raises money for Big Brothers Big Sisters through his swimming, he said. Dreyer told the students, “Don’t let somebody change your mind because of negativity.” When he announced he was going to swim across Lake Michigan, he said, “I heard a thousand reasons why it couldn’t be done.” “Think back to when you were a child,” he said. “Kids dare to dream and they’re great at visualizing success. When you get a little bit older sometimes society will start to step on our dreams a little bit. It’s not that we stop dreaming. It’s that sometimes we stop lending credibility to our dreams." The Rotary students have already recog­ nized that it’s important to believe that goals are achievable, he said. “Don’t lose sight of that," he said. “Don’t stop daring to dream.” He told the students that they can “erase past negativity and draw up your own blue­ print for success. If you have no precon­ ceived limitations, anything is possible. In the future, if you’re working toward a goal, if you fall short" because of an obstacle or hurdle, that obstacle or hurdle is “not a definition of who you arc," he said. “The definition of who you arc is a success.” �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 15. 2003 What will diligence in this world profit a man? from Our Readers Has U.S. gone temporarily insane? To the editor: The dictionary describes the word “de­ clare" as “to state emphatically." President George W. Bush purposely omitted this word when he announced our war in Iraq essentially was over. Had Bush officially “declared” the war was over, elite Iraqi prisoners and so-called terrorists who had been denied attorneys would have been released and given free­ dom from their imprisonment. It appears that what was said about Sad­ dam Hussein and his treatment of his peo­ ple were propaganda and lies that can’t compare with the horrible crimes commit­ ted against the Iraqi people by Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary of De­ fense Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of State Colin Powell, David Kay and Richard Perle. To me, these guys are little more than bullies with smiles. They are fully responsi­ ble for the bloodshed, the maimings, the killings of Iraqis and of American and Brit­ ish soldiers forced to serve in this war. They arc responsible for thousands of Iraqi civilians, adults and children, who suffered and died. They shrug it all off by calling it “collat­ eral damage.” That's the same phrase that was used by Timothy McVeigh when asked about the Oklahoma City bombing. Chil­ dren have been left impaired. A hospital for mothers was bombed. Countless women in need of medical help have to be turned away from hospitals. CORRECTION When Ralph H. Lcttinga’s vehicle went through the intersection on Stale Street and Market Street Monday, May 5, because he thought the red flashing light was a fully functioning traffic light, Lcttinga’s red Chevy struck the vehicle of Paul G. Down­ ing. 18, and Ashley Downing, 16. Fifteen hundred bodies were thrown into a bombed-out hole in tne ground. Wc tried to murder Saddam and his two sons twice, the second attempt with 2,000pound bombs. Seven thousand years of history was lost in the ancient city of Baghdad and Bush and his cronies did nothing to protect arti­ facts and historical treasures. Cheney’s old oil company, Halliburton, implicated in the Enron scandal, has been handed the job of restoring and moderniz­ ing Iraq’s oil fields. These so-called weapons of mass de­ struction that Bush told us Saddam pos­ sessed and was the reason for the war, probably will never be found. It is interest­ ing that none were used against us during the war either. Perle, an Israeli, seems intent on threat­ ening other Arab counties militarily. Meanwhile, North and South Korea per­ haps were getting too friendly so Powell seemed to enjoy getting them back on the road to hating one another. Where were our churches, with their loud proclamations of “peace on earth, good will toward men” and Jesus Christ as the “Prince of Peace”? The Pope protested only for one reason, his fear of armageddon between Muslims and Christians, and per­ haps losing that war. Though many regard Saddam as evil, he did a lot for education in his country, he supported the arts and Iraq was stable, which it isn’t now. To be sure, he was a dictator, but only one of many in this world who are ignored, tolerated or even em­ braced as a friend. Now Iraq is in chaos, we’ve already re­ moved one transition figurehead (Jay Gar­ ner), the looting and unrest continue, and the $75 billion wc spent “over there” could have been put to better purposes, like bail­ ing out all 50 states that have no money. I’ve been told that more than 70 percent of the American public supported this ca­ tastrophe. Have we gone temporarily in­ sane? Justine McLean, Hastings Dear editor, I was talking the other day with a very diligent man who didnt have time Io talk long, but he left an unforgettable impres­ sion on me. 1 understand he works two jobs and his wife also has a good job. He spoke of his urgent need to gel his chores done and get­ ting his crops planted on time (he is a farmer). After I left. 1 couldn’t forget our conver­ sation. I thought of a number of questions. This man. like many of us these days, find ourselves very busy. I asked myself, "u hy? What motivates us to be so diligent, (diligent, means hard, steady work). Or what is it that keeps us so busy in this world with all these, labor saving inven­ tions and (cchnologies? As 1 thought about the answer to this question, it dawned on me there are things that motivate people to be diligent or busy for various reasons. But I discovered that one word may describe the motivation of most people. Is it all right to invent three new words to cover this great motivation that moves peo­ ple to great diligence. May I suggest, “rac­ ism," “money-ism" and “pleasure-ism.” The one word that I call the mighty moti­ vator is the word “love." The word "love" has quite a variety of meanings, but you can’t deny it certainly is a mighty motiva­ tor. The concept of love is awesome, beauti­ ful and mighty. But the subject or object of love can be a thief a destroyer, or even a killer. Let me illustrate. To love your wife or your husband, your children, your parents, your brother or sis­ ter, your neighbor, your enemy, or God can be awesome, beautiful, powerful and profit­ able. But to love someone else's wife or husband, as your wife or husband or to love yourself or money or to love pleasure in­ stead of God, causes a person to become a thief, a destroyer or even a killer. From a very old book, I found this rightwiseness written by our Maker, Creator: “Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.” Psalms 119:73. “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-con­ trol, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!” 2 Timothy 3:1-5. Did you notice these objects of love — “themselves.” “money." “pleasure rather than God” and the effects, "perilous times"? "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all tha is in the world — the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life — is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it: but he who does the will of God abides forever." 1 John 2:15-17. Notice the two options — "love thr things of the world" or "abide forever." it's your choice. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" John 3:16. "Wc love Him because He first loved us." I John 4:19. "Je­ sus answered and said to him. ’If anyone loves Me. he will keep My word: and My Father will love him. and We will come to him and make Our home with him. He who docs not love Me docs not keep My words and the word which you hear is not Mine To the editor: Dr. Gary Pierce, in last week's Banner account of the First Friday forum, made lots of statements on what he doesn't like about the way the county has changed in the 35 years he was gone. Mainly, there arc too many people on what used to be farm land, loo many people around the lakes, too many houses in the woods, loo much traffic. So. what are his solutions? ‘’Protect local lands against urban invaders.” What does this mean? Close our borders? Would an at­ torney agree it is legal to refuse to sell an advertised parcel based on where the buyer is from? He said, “We need to stop subdividing this county. This land belongs to our chil­ dren. our grandchildren, and the way we're going, it's not going to be there...” Sounds good . but our children and grandchildren are here now, and they need a place to live. Il you feel subdividing is using up too much farm land, talk to the townships, they are the ones that keep in­ sisting on larger and larger parcels, forcing fanners to sell large parcels instead of little ones. Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 46909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lans­ ing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Worried about 'missing?’ on. Arc you living with eternity's values in view? If not. why not? Notice what the mighty motivator, love will do when it is focused on the person, the Lord Jesus Christ. Read, ponder and believe this old book for abundant life. "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." John 10:10. "And these things we write to you that your joy may be full." 1 John 1:4. What will it profit a man? “When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also. He said to them Whoever desires to come after Me. let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it. 36 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?" Mark 8:34-36. A good question! What are you think­ ing? What or whom do you love? Rus Sarver, Hastings What is the plan to save the county? U.S. Senate The Hastings Banner welcomes inters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire’ letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. but the Father's who sent Me.” John 14:23- Though Americans arc celebrating victory in Iraq, the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden, Saddam Hussein and weapons of mass destruction arc still a mys­ tery. Docs this make you feel concerned about safety? Pierce said. "We need to stop thinking about new houses, new schools, more doc­ tors and more traffic... we need to insist the slate protect them (our resources) better... "We need to trade our buying power at Wal-Mart for more living power." OK, what is his plan? Zero population growth laws? Turn back the clock? Actually 1 imagine everyone, myself in­ cluded agree with Dr. Pierce. Wc all want lots of open space, all around, and wc all want someone else to move away so we can have it. And someone else to pay for it. Rod Ritsema, Hastings Nodes of Mortgage Foreclosure Saia THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED W1X BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF DUTY. .................... Dennis W. Bcze and Sera S. Bozo, husband and wHe (original mortgagors) to Washtenaw Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated December 10.1999, and recorded on December 16. 1999 in Document No. 1039244 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated January 19. 2000, which was recorded on August 14,2000, in Document No. 1048079, Barry County records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE AND 71/100 defers (1186.945.71), including interest at 6.785% per annum. Under the power of sale contatoed in sad mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 pm., on June 19,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP Or PRAIRIEVILLE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 through 6. inclusive, of Bay v*w Resort, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 2 ol Plats, on Page 17, Barry County Records. 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CITOSTENSEH Mrd Jone* and Co. ----- STOCKS------ Amanda Clinton named HHS Outstanding Business Student The following prices are frpm the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT4T Get familiar with the basics of estate planning If you still have many years to go until retirement, you may not consider drawing up an estate plan to be a high priority. And yet, as long as you have a family and finan­ cial assets, you do need to think about estate planning - no matter what age you are. Of course, you may be aware that the Tax Relief Act of 2001 repealed estate taxes for the year 2010, while reducing them gradu­ ally before then. Doesn't that mean you don't have to worry about burdening your heirs with estate taxes? It's not quite that clear. Current law repeals the estate tax only in the year 2010 and there is uncertainty over what will hap­ pen in the following years. Laws affecting estate taxes could easily change many times over the next several years. Also, compre­ hensive estate planning covers more than just taxes. You still need to determine who gets what. You still want to reduce costly and expensive delays in distributing your estate. And you still need »o make arrange­ ments to have someone act in your best interests if you become incapacitated. To address these and other issues, start familiarizing yourself with these basic ele­ ments of estate planning: • Proper titling of assets - It's important that all your assets - your house, property, bank accounts, retirement plans, stocks, bonds, etc. - be properly titled, in terms of legal ownership. You may want these asscsts listed in your indiviudal name, in joint tenancy, or in the name of your living trust. • Beneficiary designations - You need to make sure that your beneficiary designa­ tions are always updated and consistent with your overall estate plan. For example, if you name a spouse as a beneficiary on your life insurance, and you later divorce and remarry, you'll need to change the ben­ eficiary on your policy. • Will - A will spells out how you want your assets distributed. If you don't have a will, your assets may be distributed accord­ ing to state law. If that happens, your heirs may not get what you had intended for them to receive. A will is also the document in which you can name a guardian for small children. • Living trust - For many people, a sim­ ple will, by itself, may not be sufficient. For cne thing, if you only have a will, your assets may still have to go through the time­ consuming and potentially expensive process of probate. A well-designed living trust, though, can bypass probate and give you more control over how and when your assets will be distributed. • Durable power of attorney - When you set up a durable power of attorney, you name someone to act for you if you become mentally or physically unable to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf. • Health care directive - By drawing up a health care directive, you authorize, in advance, the kinds of health care you would or would not want if. for whatever reason, you cannot communicate for yourself. In your health care directive, you can name someone to make health care decisions for you, leave written instructions to help oth­ ers in making those decisions or even do both. We’ve just looked at the "bare bones" of all these estate-planning elements. To get a fuller understanding of these issues, and to draw up a comprehensive estate plan, con­ sult a legal advisor who is experienced in these matters. And once you've got an estate plan, revisit it periodically to make sure your arrangements reflect the changes in your life that will invariably come your way. SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola . DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg's Company McDonalds Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pfizer Inc. Wai Mart 16.91 24.54 50.85 632 44.25 31.50 31.99 35.53 35 36 16.17 10.14 36.30 640 89.98 18.85 55.50 36.61 1827 27.86 580 9.43 39.00 3329 55.49 +.36 +.79 +.84 +24 +3.23 •1.84 -.11 +.33 ♦1.18 +.10 +.11 +.07 -.35 +2.47 +121 •1.02 +.64 +.39 •1.06 +.03 -.18 -127 ♦125 -.42 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $349.85 $4.82 867925 1.3B +5.30 +$.04 +90.89 -300M Amanda Clinton Senior Amanda Clinton is this year’s re­ cipient of the Outstanding Business Student Award at Hastings High School. The business teaching staff of Nancy Cottrell. Mary Dawson. Tracy George, and Patrick Purgiel chose her because of her outstanding achievement in business educa­ tion and student involvement. Clinton said that the many business classes she has taken have been extremely beneficial to her high school career as well as her preparation for college. She has taken computer applications, keyboarding, computer information and technology, business services and technology and ca­ reer preparation. She has been active in Business Profes­ sionals of America for two years. She placed at the regional competition and at­ tended the state finals for her accomplish­ ments in word processing. In her second year in BPA she competed in database and word processing. She has been an honor roll student throughout high school. Amanda, daughter of Mary Carpenter, plans to major in business at Grand Valley State University this fall. Take your color film for professional processing, to J-Ad’s PRINT PLUS TIME IS RUNNING OUT! lEmtDB FURNITURE & CARPE' Prepare now for West Nile Virus threat To the editor. There was a great deal of activity last summer related to human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) exposure both within the State of Michigan as wdl as nationally. Michigan had the second highest number of reported human WNV cases in the na­ tion. In all. a total of 574 human cases of WNV were reported in the state. Of these cases, a total of 48 humans died from the disease. 2003 will mark the third year that WNV will be a potential threat to humans and animals. WNV is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis, (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord). It first appeared in the United States in 1999 in New York City. It is not known how the vi­ rus was first introduced in the U.S., how­ ever, since its initial appearance the virus has spread rapidly and by 2001 was found throughout the eastern half of the country. WNV is transmitted to humans primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. A mosquito can potentially become infected by biting a bird that carries the virus. Most people, (80%) who arc bitten by an infected mosquito do not get sick. For those who do become ill, they suffer with flu-like symp­ toms of fever, headache, body aches, fa­ tigue, and on occasion, swollen lymph nodes and a rash. Approximately one in 150 people who aie bitten by an infected mosquito develop a more serious form of the illness, includ­ ing meningitis and encephalitis. The elderly and immuno-compromiscd are more sus­ ceptible to the more serious forms of ill­ ness, and possible death from WNV infec­ tion. Though they are quite rare, additional means of WNV transmission were docu­ mented in 2002 organ transplantation, blood transfusion, breast milk, transplacen­ tal, and occupational exposure in laboratory personnel conducting autopsies on birds. WNV is spread to humans almost exclu­ sively through the bite of an infected mos­ quito. In 2003. the Barry-Eaton District Health Department will continue to focus on edu­ cating the public on the many ways to re­ duce the risk of becoming infected by mini­ mizing exposure to mosquitoes. Following is a list of preventative meas­ ures recommended by the Centers for Dis­ ease Control that can be used to reduce this risk: • Apply insect repellent that contains the active ingredient DEET tu exposed skin or clothing, always follow the manufacturer's direction for use on the label. • Avoid applying repellent to children less than 2 years of age, and to the hands of older children because repellents may be transferred to the eyes or mouth potentially causing irritation or adverse health effects. • Maintain window and door screening to help keep mosquitoes out of buildings. • Drain puddles in the yard. Empty water from mosquito breeding sites such as buck­ ets, barrels, cans or similar site in which mosquitoes can lay eggs. • Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are most active (dusk and dawn) and wear light colored long-sleeved shirt* and long pants when you have to be outdoors. Early experience with the virus in New York demonstrated that crows and blue jays are more sensitive to the virus than other birds, and more likely to die as a re­ sult of infection. Monitoring dead birds of these particular species can serve as an errly indicator of virus activity. If you encounter a sick or dead blue jay or crow, there arc several ways that you can respond to assist with this monitoring pro­ ject. To report a dead bird electronically, the Michigan Department of Community Health has developed a dedicated website for WNV in Michigan. In addition to providing comprehensive information about all aspects of WNV, the website also provides a form for collection data on sick and dead birds and other wild­ life. which will be vital to the bird surveil­ lance efforts in 2003. The website can be visited by going to the Michigan Depart­ ment of Community Health Homepage at Michigan.gov and following the West Nile Virus linkages. Or you can contact the state’s WNV toll-free hotline at 888-668­ 0869. Locally, you can also report dead birds to the Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment at 269-945-9516 in Barry County and 517-541-2615 in Eaton County. For addi­ tional information about WNV you can visit the Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment's Website at www.barryeatonheallh.org. James Schnackenbcig. health officer. Barry-Eaton District Health Dept. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them L1-I-B0Y . H0WABD MILLEB • COCBBANE • CBAFTMASTEB LINE • VAD6BAN-BASSETT • AND MANY, MANY MOBE! Hastings, Michigan It's u'itrtli the drive from iim/a lii ii' Ionia. Michigan SmalM6 570 Tanner Lake Rd. Hastings, Ml 40058 (269) 945-5/1 ofe 334 W. Main St. Ionia, Ml 48846 (616) 527-4250 The BANNER HOURS: MOH-FRI: 10AM-THI • 5ATJMM4MMUN: H00H-5PM To Subscribe, call us at.. [ All Fullers Furniture buildings In Hastings and Ionia are avx'lable for sale, to rent, or to tease to own. Call Joe at (6161527-4250 g 616-945-9554 All inventories muM be liquidated No vales to wholesale dealer* Cash, check, credit card, or extended financing for qualified customer* Prices below manufacturers minimum pricing standard will not be published �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Mty 5. 2003 son. Robert Lee Tripp; and a grandson, Robert T. Tripp. He is survived by his wife. Alberta M. Tripp; two daughters. Lois (George) Horn of Kalamazoo and Brenda (Larry) Clark of Hastings; one son. Larry (Pat) Tripp of Middleville; one daughter-in-law. Kareen R. Tripp of Caledonia; eight grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; many nieces and a nephew. Funeral and Committal Senices were held on Monday. May 12, 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Douglas Beason officiated. Interment was at Yankee Springs Cemetery. Yankee Springs Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Marshall B. Tripp| Marshall B. Tripp, age 90. of Middleville, passed away Thursday. May 8. 2003 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Tripp was born on January 17. 1913 in Grand Rapids, the son of Ray and Lydia (Helms) Brando. He was raised and attended school in Lakeview. Michigan. Mr. Tripp married Alberta M. Green on September 1, 1934. He was employed at Bradford While and retired after 34 years of sen ice. Mr. Tripp was a member of the Local 1002 UAW in Middleville. He attended the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Marshall was an outdoor enthusiast with a special fondness for fishing, hunting and working in the garden and yard. Most of al), he was a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Mr. Tripp was preceded in death by his ~~ Joe /. Leslie More Obituaries on Page 16 Worship Together,.. ..Mt the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HOPE UNITED PLEASKSTXltW Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml ST. CYRIL’S METHODIST CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH M-37 South at M 79. Rev. Richard Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Pastor. Steve Ollead. Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday al day Service: 9:30 am.; Sunday hopeum.com. 9:30 am. School 11:0 wn.; Sunday Evening Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 Ser- xr 6:00 pm.; Bible Study & noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Payer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning pm. Worship. Sunday 5-7 pm. Youth 49050. Office hours: Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday ST. ROSE evening service 6:00 pm. Wednes­ CATHOLIC CHURCH day. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Gr. K- 805 S Jefferson Father Al Ruuell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pm.; Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and 11.00 am.; Confession Saturday 3:30­ 8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 pm.) Wednes­ day. 7 pm.. Prayer Meeting (child of mission St. Rose Catholic HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St„ Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday School for all ages al 9:30 am. and worship service at 10:30 am. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday care provided). 4:15 pm. School format offers Life Enrich­ SAINTS ANDREW 4 MATTHIA ment Classes for adults and our HASTINGS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD "Kid's Tune" is a great tune of cel­ 1674 West State Rond. Haslinp. CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. I IDO Sunday School 9:30 am.; classes us at 301 E. Stale Rd. (Across from am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Tom's Market). We look forward to for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 Evening Prayer services 6:00 pm. am. Nursery provided. Sunday worshipping with you. For more informatica call 795-2370 Evening Service.6.-00 pm. Wednes­ or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948­ day activities 700 pm. are: Rain­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 Common Prayer used for all ser­ 239 E. North Street. Hastings. through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ Phone 269-945-9414. or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); dent Anglican Church (Canada Anton. Pastor. Thursday, May IS - Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quix (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - Synod). WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 6.-00 pm.. Evening Service; 7D0 pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awan.. Sr and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church CHURCH Office. 948-8004 for information on Anglican Communion.'" 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway Notes. 7D0 pm. Choir. 7D0 pm. Synod Aucmbly; IODO am. Cate­ am.. Morning Worship Service; -Memher Church of the World Wide pm. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pm. Grace Daw Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9:30 am. 49058 Rev Dob Smith Phone 367­ EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Michael Crossways. Friday, May 16 - Synod 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, MI I Im) a m4 Sunday School. 10 am. CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dar> Currie, Senior Pastor. Pastor 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. for all ages GRACE LUTHERAN 11:30 am.-1 pm. Prayer Vigil; 3:20 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH No age limits. thru 5th grade! Come out and join Ladies MOPS. Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men Assembly. Saturday. May 17 - chism 4.1 IDO am. Youth Ministry Prayer time; 12:00-4.00 pm. Mid­ dle School Youth Group Hiking; 8.D0 pm. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Me* 18 - Synod Assembly; 800 A 10:45 am Worship. 930 am. Sunday School; 12:30 pm. LA. FD A GC. Monday. May 19 - 700 pm. Vision Team. Tuesday. May 20 - 7.00 pm. Congregation Council; 7:00 pm. Overeaten GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Anonymous. Wednesday. May 21 IODO am. Healthy Families; IODO Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. Meeting at Maple Valley High am. Wordwatchen; 7:00 pm. Wor­ F. William Voetberg. Director of School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) ship; 8:00 pm. The Way. ' Sunday Worship - 8 am. 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 and 10 am. Children'.’ Chapel and Sunday School al 10 am. Sunday am. Fellowship Tunc before the Nursery Available al .0 am. istry. youth group, adult small group and W Center St.i. Church Office: 945-3014. The (616) Music. Rev. Fr. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH service. Nursery, children's min­ 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. ministry, leadership training. (269-945-9574) fume# voyager net. Barrier free building CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pm. evening Service; Wednesday. 7:00 pm. Services for Adults.Teens and Children. ABUNDANT LIFE with elevator to all floors. Kathy FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Direc­ A Sptnt-filled church. Meeting at the tor of Christian Education; Norm Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south Bouma. Music Director. Erin Rior­ Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. dan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 49073 Sun Praise k Worship 10 30 am. - Sunday School. 9:30 am. - of am.. 600 pm.. Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus LIVE! Under the Dome (Contempo­ Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors rary service). Junior Church. Sun­ day School. 10:30 am. - Refresh­ David and Rose MacDonald. An oasts HASTINGS APOSTOLIC of God's love. "Where Everyone ts ments, I IDO am. Traditional Ser­ TABERNACLE Someone Special." For mfonnation call vice. Sunday School. Nursery is I-616-731-5194 or 1-517452-1106. provided during both worship ser­ 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 im; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 am.; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 pm. Thurs­ day Bible S'udy 7 pm. If interested in a free Hone Bible Study, please call for more details WOODGROVE BRETHREN vice* Junior church is for ages Five CHRISTIAN PARISH through second grade. Wednesday Pastor nights • 6:00 pm. LIVE! Under the Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ Dome praise team rehearsal. Thurs­ sible and elevator. Sunday School day nights - 7:00 pm. prayer meet­ 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am. ing in the Lounge. Starting June I - 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Summer Worship Schedule 8:30 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am; Worship 11 DO BARRY COUNTY am. LIVE! Under the Dome. Junior CHURCH OF CHRIST Church; 9.30 am. Refreshments; 541 N. Michigan V*e.. Hastings. MI IODO am. Tradtficntl Service. 49058 ( 269) 945-2938. Minister. David Rope'. Serving the Needs of FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) CHURCH HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. Please join us Sunday: Bib‘e Class 49058 (269) 945-5463. Nelson E QUIMBY UNITED IODO am.; Worship I IDO am.. Lumm. Interim Pastor Sunday Ser­ METHODIST CHURCH 6: 00 pm. Wednesday: Bible Class am.; Evening Service al 6:00 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 pm. M 79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught 7: 00 pm.. Classes for all ages. am.-11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A Worship. mission Catholic Worship The 9:00 Service is broad­ Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at cast over WBCH - AM 1220 The COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Rose 9:30 am. Dotten Mornson. Service Arthur J. Schley RICHLAND - Arthur J. Schley, of Richland, passed away May 13,2003. Arthur "Poppa Smurf’ Schley was bom on January 12, 1930 in Battle Creek, MI., the son of Merle and Dorothy (Harvard) Schley. He was a foreman in the maintenance department of Checker Motors, retiring in 1990 with over 40 years of service. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, camping, canoeing, woodworking and he especially enjoyed collecting wood working tools. He is survived by his son, Larry A. Schley of Richland; a daughter, Kay M. Schley of Richland; brothers. Merle Schley of Delton and Tom Schley of Florida; a sister Mary Lee (Nyle) Christianson of Delton; special daughters. Nancy Cochran of Kalamazoo. Sharon Steve of Augusta and Michelle Lynch of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Richard Davidson, Heather Kenney, Nick Davidson, Kyle Schley, Jamie Schley, Shawn Schley, and Skeeter; great grandchildren. Chandler. Christian and Amber Kenney and several nieces and nephews. Arthur was preceded in death by a very special friend. Lorene Lynch. A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, May 17, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at the Wiiliams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Steve Slater, officiating. Memorial contributions to Pretty Lake Camp, will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WiiliamsGores Funeral Home. SUBSCRIBE to the BANNER and KEEP INFORMED! Call Us at 269-945-9554 all ages; 11:20 am. Contemporary 11:50 am. Children's 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne of St. David Paul Friddle. age 52, of Kalamo Road, Nashville, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at his home. Mr. Friddle was bom on December 9. 1950 in Hastings, the son of Paul and Jeanette (White) Friddle. He was raised in Maple Grove Township of Barry County and attended Maple Valley Schools, graduating in 1969 from Maple Valley High School. Mr. Friddle served in the United States Army from February 3, 1970 until his Honorable Discharge on Feuruary 2,1976. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Metal with 60 Device, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal and two Purple Hearts. He was married to Linda M. Lenneman on June 30, 1979. Mr. Friddle was employed at General Motors Corporation in Lansing for 30 years, retiring in 1999. He was also engaged in fanning for many years. He lived at his present farm home since 1973. He attended Mount Hope Assembly of God Church in Lansing, was an avid collector of Studebaker classic automobiles, Studebaker memorabilia, long-time member of the Studebaker Drivers Car Club, collector of Minneapolis Moline Tractors, recipient of General Motors Service Award, church bus driver for 11 years and especially enjoyed helping with the church children's programs, well known for his personal out-reach to help neighbors, member of the Purple Heart Association. Mr. Friddle was preceded in death by his father, Paul Friddle; and a nephew. Jason Friddle. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Tammy Friddle of Battle Creek; granddaughter, Taryn Hollins of Battle Creek; grandson. Austin Neudeck of Hickory Comers; step-sons, Fred Meyers and Eric Meyers both of Portland; mother, Jeanette Friddle of Nashville; brothers, Steve (Shanna) Friddle of Spokane, WA., Mitchell Friddle of Nashville, Martin Friddle of Nashville. Paul Lee (Rita) Friddle of Hastings and Gary (Sherry) Friddle of Woodland; sister. Martha (Jerry) Larson of Missoula, MT.; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services were held Saturday, May 10, 2003 at Grace Community Church in Nashville. Paster's Darrel McKeel, John Patterson and Rob VanEngen officiated. Burial was at Wilcox Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry-Eaton Hospice, Barry County Christian School or Gilead Healing Center-Mount Hope Assembly of God in Lansing. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ship; 10:10 am. Church School for ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Ml 49058 David Paul Friddle LAKE ODESSA - Joe J. Leslie went to be with his Lord on May 13. 2003 at the age of 74. Joe was born in Lake Odessa. Ml. on Sept. 6. 1928 to Joseph A. and Matlie (Leary) Leslie. Joe was a member of the Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa for 48 years and was also a long-time member of the Lake Odessa Lions Club. Joe served his country during the Korean War. spending time in Alaska. He was a supervisor at Oldsmobile in Lansing, retiring in 1980 after 32 years of service. Joe was an avid bowler and golfer and worked at Centennial Acres Golf Course and Lakeview Lanes after his retirement. Joe is survived by Marilyn, his loving wife of 49 years; two daughters. Deborah (Ira) Ginsburg of East Lansing and Jeanne Baker of Saranac; a son. Richard (Jane) Leslie of Hudsonviile; eight grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Helen Blundell and Shirley (Jerry) Raymond, both of Lake Odessa. Joe was preceded in death by his sister. Marie Kruger and twin half-brothers. Harold and Howard Kendall. Visitation will be Thursday, May 15. 2003 at from 3-5 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. A Memorial Service will be held Friday. May 16, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at the Central United Methodist Church with visitation one hour before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or Ionia Area Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. vices - 9 00 am. Traditior.si Wor­ (616)945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 FAITH UNITED METHODIST Nursery is provided during both ser­ CHURCH vices. Children's Worship is avail­ 503 South Grove Street. Delton able during both services. SPECIAL Tunes: Worship Senice 9.45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 im. Nursery Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. EVENTS - Sunday. May 18 - Last provided. Junior church. Youth Worship Services: 830 and 11:00 Day of Church School! Graduating group. Thursdays senior meals 12- am Sunday School for all ages at Senior Recognition, both Services noon. SatunJay nights ■ Praise Ser­ 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. vices 7:30 pm. For more informa­ Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ tion call the church office. day evenings. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Ou ned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Senices This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FDJ C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HAS»INGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan a Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Senices Available Sening All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway rjjx Hastings. MI 49058 Bernice E. Reneau Mrs. Bcmicc E.. (Mallison) Reneau. 73. of Battle ('reek. Ml. died Thursday. May 08. 2003 al Borgess Medical ('enter in Kalamazoo. Ml. She was bom Jul) 14. 1929 in Grand Rapids. Ml the daughter of Ixon Charles Mallison and Bessie Dorthca (Pickthom) Voigt. She was employed al Smitty's Sports Shop in Urbandale for many years. She married Samuel Houston Reneau on February 10. 1949. She is survived by daughter Diane K. Reneau. Bailie Creek. Ml; sons: William E. & Kim A. Reneau. Clay Center. KS. Phillip G. & Brenda C. Reneau. Coldwater, Ml. Gerald L & Ann S. Reneau. Fl. Wayne. IN; sisters: Edith Mills. Wellston. Ml. Delores Peters. Battle Creek. Ml; brother Robert Mallison. Old Town. Fl 4 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by hushand: Samuel, her parents, sister Betty Palmer, brothers: Richard Mallison. Iron Mallison. Jr. and 1 grandchild. Funeral services will he held Tuesday. I .*00 P.M. at the Bachman HcbMc Funeral Service with Rev. Daniel E. Wheeler of Grace Wesleyan Church pffidating. Burial will he at the Fnrt CuMcr National Cemetery in Augusta. Ml. Memorial tributes may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the Bachman Hobble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. ^eula^Ma^aste^hepherd NASHVILLE - Beulah Mae Yaste Shepherd, age 84, of Nashville, died Sunday, May 11, 2003 at her daughters home. Mrs. Yaste was bom on August 20, 1918 in Springfield, Kentucky, the daughter of Creed and Malisia Settles. She was raised in Kentucky. She was married to James Thomas Yaste on November 28, 1932 in Springfield, Kentucky. They had seven children. Later in her life, she was married to Everett Shepherd and resided in Michigan. She was a member of Peace United Methodist, Church and was an active member and volunteer of the Barry County Commission on Aging. Mrs. Yates is survived by her daughters, Etta Baugman of Canton, Illinois, Peggy Arnold of Reddick. Florida. Sherrie Passmore of Hastings, Michigan; 31 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband. James Yaste; her husband, Everett Shepherd; her sons. Sterling Thomas and James Yaste; daughters, Betty Graves and Pat Graves and grandson, David Yaste. Service will be held Saturday, May 17, 2003 at 10:00 A.M. at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, Illinois. Burial will be at Bushnell Cemetery. Memorial contribution may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging, American Heart Association or Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by MartinHollis Funeral Home. Bushnell, Illinois. | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 15. 2003 - Page 7 SON, Joshua Nathanial. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 1. 2003 at 1:48 a.m. to Amy Rein of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Jake Leo, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 3. 2003 at 12:27 p.m. to Chantal Whited and Jason Merrifield of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 6.5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Daniel Edward, born at Pennock Hospital on May 4, 2003 at 4:27 a.m. to Todd and Christine Allessio of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Erways to observe 50th anniversary Boger-Sanders to be wed Sept. 6 Amber Lee Boger and Brandon Scott Sanders will be joined in marriage on Sept. 6. 2003. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Robert and Marva Shumway of Hastings and James and Tana Boger of Clarksville. Amber is currently employed as sales manager of the Radison East Hotel in Grand Rapids. The future groom is the son of the late Scott Sanders and Mike Gayelynn Goodenough of Hastings. Brandon is currently employed at C.R.W. Masonry in Byron Center. Cappon-Schantz engagement told Terry and Dawn Cappon of Hastings and Mike and Sally Schantz of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Tiffany Cappon and Todd Schantz. Tiffany is a 2000 graduate of Hastings and is currently employed at Cappon’s Automotive. Todd is a 1999 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at, Winebrenner Construction. A Sept. 27. 2003 wedding is being planned. Mildred Pike now 100 years old Smiths to celebrate 50th anniversary A 50th wedding anniversary will be ob­ served May 15.2003 by Robert and Shirley (Welton) Smith of Middleville. An open house in theii honor will be held from I to 4 pjn. on Sunday. May 18 at the UAW Lo­ cal 1002 Hall. 295 Washington St. in Mid­ dleville. Bob and Shirley are the parents of three children. Howard (Judy) Smith. Roberta (Lee) Wieringa, and Marcia Smith. They have six grandchildren and one great­ grandchild. with another coming in July. They request no gifts, please. Marriage Licenses Timothy Paul Smothers. Battle Creek and Karen Rae Allen. Middleville. Bryce Allen Drake. Dowling tod Tricia Lynn Connor, Dowling. Wayne Wesley Moore, Nashville and Tonya Lorec Morrow, Nashville. Charles Sigmund Bartha. Bellevue and Annina Jean Sager. Delton. Robert John Taylor. Delton and Kori Devon Armour. Delton. Jeremy Lee Blocher. Wayland and Dawn Marie Bagby, Wayland. Peter Robert Bostock. Bellevue and Dianna Kay Ward. Bellevue. Joshua James Pummill, Hastings and Sabrina Cheryl Buck. Hastings. William Gregory Miller. Toccoa, Georgia and Courtney Lin Colvin. Hastings. Chris Alan Decker. Battle Creek and Patricia Rae McCray. Battle Creek. Bruce Ryan Garber. Nashville and Tracy Ann Bennett. Nashville. Mildred Pike, formerly of Fine Lake, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Tuesday, May 13. She will be honored at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. May 24, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, located at 361 E. Hickory Road (Fine Lake), Battle Creek. The family requests no gifts. Cards and greetings are appreciated and may be sent to 361 E. Hickory Road, Battle Creek, MI 49017. Mrs. Pike was bom May 13. 1903 in Mattawan and graduated from Mattawan High School in 1921. She attended Parson's Business College in Kalamazoo and worked in Lawton for Sufford Roller Bearing Co. and Michigan Fruit Association. She worked at Armour Co. in Mattawan, and in the mid-1950's worked at the Battle Creek Army Base processing dis­ charge papers for armed services personnel. She also worked at Michigan Carton Company. She married Bernard Pike on Sept. 25, 1926. in South Bend, Ind. They lived in Mattawan where Bernard owned and operated a garage until 1939. when they moved to Battle Creek. They moved to Fine Lake in 1941. Mrs. Pike’s hobbies were crocheting, china painting, tatting, and other fine detailed work, as well as having a “green thumb.” and giving advice to others for growing plants and flowers. She loved to bake and many times gave the baked goods to others to enjoy. Due to poor eyesigh', and a stroke in November. 2002, she is unable to do the things she used to. She loves spending time with her family and friends, and receiving cards and letters. Her children are Charles (Rosemary) Pike of Raytown. Missouri; Robert (Loraine) Pike of Plainwell, and Jayne (Earl) Willbur of Fine Lake. She has eight grandchildren. 11 great-grandchildren, three step-great grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them... The BANNER Subscribe by calling... 616-945-9554 Edward and Thelma Erway will be cele­ brating their 50th anniversary on May 17. 2003. They were united in marriage on May 23. 1953 at Prairieville Church. They have four children, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. There will be a celebration hosted by Pastor Blair on May 17.2003 at Prairieville Church. They will be renewing their vows at 4 p.m. All are welcome. There will be a dinner to follow. To send them a card, please mail to: 11031 Hastings Pt. Rd., Middleville, Mich. 49344. FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, NOTIFY (246) 382-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Donald Burton and Angola Burton, husband and wife of Barry County, Michigan. Mortgagor to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA formerly known as Norwest Bank Minnesota, NA as Trustee for Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII, Inc., Floating Hate Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, series 2000-LBl dated the 21st day of December, AD., 1999, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, lor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 8th day of January, AD. 2000. in Document No. 1039872, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notes, for principal and interest, the sum al $57,928.23 (Fifty seven thousand. Nino hundred twenty eight dollars and twenty foroe cents) including interest there on at 9.99% (nine point nine nine) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power at sale con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notes is hereby given that on the 19<h day of Juno. AD.. 2003, at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will bo foroctoood by a sale at pubte auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of the promises described in said mortgage. Which said promises are described as follows • All that certain piece or par­ cel of land situate in the Township of Castleton, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and oescnoeo as rosows to wti. Parcel 1: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Gregg's Reserve to the Wage of Nashviie. thence West 82 feet, thence South 74.75 toot, thence East 82 feet, thence North 74.75 loot to place oi Deginning. Parcel 2: Commencing 82 feet West of the Northeast comer of Grogg's Reserve, thence West 50 foot, thence South 74.75 feet, thence East 50 foot thence North 74.75 foot to the piece uf beginning. Tax I.D.: 06-052-000-000-034-0 The redemption period shall bo six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 15,2003 WELTMAN, WEINBERG A REIS CO.. L.PA. By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Wettman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.RA. 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Sole 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR •02980900 (6/12) ki and Dustin Anderson of Caledonia. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Ashley Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 27. 2003 to Chris T Henney and Paul J. Patten of Hastings Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. I ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Corbin Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 26. 2003 at 2:40 p.m. to Mindy and Brice Hasselback of Ver­ montville. Weighing 9 lbs. 7 ozs. and 24 inches long. BOY, Jordan Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 25. 2003 at I p.m. to Melissa Endres and Ross Poole of Dowl­ ing. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Asaiah Steven, bom at Pennock Hospiul on April 29, 2003 at 10:43 p.m. to Aaron and Rebecca Shaver of Charlotte. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Aaron Jason, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 24. 2002 at 6:17 p.m. to Dr. Jason and Karen Gole of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 9 lbs. 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Evan Anthony, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 29, 2003 at 7:58 p.m. to Jen­ nifer and Ripley Eastman of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Reagan Mitchell, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 23. 2003 at 10:06 a.m. to Anthony and Cindy Neeson of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. GIRL, Emilee Ann. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 29, 2003 at 6:27 p.m. to Joseph and Donna Allwardt of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Haley Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 22. 2003 at 6:19 p.m. to Amber Canfield of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Logan Xavier, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 29. 2003 at 7:21 a.m. to Vic­ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having boon made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Robin J. Hughes and Ita Hughes, husband and wile, to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORR, dated August 2,2000. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor foe County of Barry in the State of Michigan on August 10. 2000, in Document No. 1047939. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be -too at the date of this notice, for principal and interest the sum of $161,016.74 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on Juno 12.2003. at 1:00 pjn.. on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastngs, that being foe place lor holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there wM be offered for sale and sold to the tighest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wtth krierest at 1025 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance mat said Mortgagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to foe date of said sale; said premises aro described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to wit LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: PARCEL B: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00'00* EAST 458.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00W EAST 200.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 08'36’ EAST 660.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00'00' WEST 200 0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 08‘36' WEST 660.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR BOWENS MILL ROAD. The redemption period eheft be one (1) year from foe date al sate. Coneeco Finance Servicing Corp., Mortgagee BRANDT, FISHER. ALWARD $ ROY, P.C. BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorney! for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 Dated: April 28. 2003 (6/5) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven A. Secord. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to MG Investments Inc., an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 28. 2000, and recorded on August 4. 2000 in Uber Doc •1047726 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Centrex Home Equity Company. LLC. Assignee by an assignment dated November 8. 2000. which was recorded on March 17, 2003. in Liber Document *1099620 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINE­ TEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FOUR­ TEEN AND 08/100 dollars ($119,514.06). includ­ ing interest at 10.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained >n said mortgage end the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 p.m., on June 12. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, end are described as: Commencing at a point which lies 320 West of foe Northeast comer of foe West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34. Town 4 North. Range 10 West for the place of beginning; thence South 485 feet; thence West 360 feet; thence North 485 feet; thence East 360 to the place of beginning. Thomappie Township, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shaft be 12 monfo(s) from foe date of such sale. Dated: May 8. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ale *200314079 Team F (5/29) Use the BANNER O ASS1FIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Can...945-9554 % ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME Has 1 Opening for Elderly Adult Private rooms, assisted living Call anytime 269-948-9433 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All mi estate advertising in this news­ paper rs subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Gvil Rights Act which coileclivciy make it illegal to adserttse “any preference. limitation or dracrimanabon baaed on race, color, reli­ gion. ett. handicap. familiaJ status, national on jin. ape or marad status. or an intention. to make a.iy such prefer can. limitation or ditcniranation“ Famn al Kahn includes children under the age of I« living w itb parents at legal secun ng c vtaody of children unde- 11 Thu newspaper «iU MX knowingly accept any ad»ertis>ng for real estate which it in violation at the law Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advettred U this newspaper are available on a«. equal opportunity bam. To report toenmutanoa call the Fair Housing Center M 6IS-45I-2WO The HUD toll fire telephone number for the hearing impaired ts l-SUO-927 I �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 15. 2003 Graduating seniors arc to he honored at Central United Methodist Church Sunday. May 18. On the following week, the First Congregational Church will honor its grad­ uates during the morning service. The Coon School on M-66 north of the 1-96 freeway will hold a hog roast and bake sale Sunday, May 18, from noon until 3 p.m. This two-room K-6 school is one of the schools of choice for Ionia County. The G.R. Press last week reported the death of John Haaksma, 84. of Grand Rapids, rollowing his military service in the Red Arrow Division's 126th Infantry, he came to Lake Odessa and owned the Golden Jersey Dairy. The family later moved closer to Grand Rapids. He had been married to wife Dorethy for 55 years. Their daughters arc Linda Anderson and Bonnie Weih. He had grandchildren Bradford. Anderson and Weih. He was predeceased by his son-in-law. James Bradford. His ser- LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Defai/t having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Rick L Bolton, a sin­ gle man, and Melissa L. Harvath, a single woman, to CONSECO FINANCING SERVICING CORP., dated August 29. 2000. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on August 31. 2000, in Document No. 1048902. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum oi $102,705.40 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that on June 19. 2003, at 1 .*00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10.50 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PAR­ CEL XT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7, THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 34’16" WEST 497.86 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 7 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 34'16" WEST 248.83 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES 38-38" EAST 262.69 FEET PARAL­ LEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 34'16" EAST 248.83 FEET; THENCE NORTH 2 DEGREES 38-38" WEST 262.60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT­ OF-WAY FOR BRYAN ROAD OVER THE NORTH 33.00 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the dale o» sale or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sale Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT, FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) lor Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: May 1,2003 (6/12) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William J Alien. A Mamed Man and Linda F. Allen. His Wife (original mortgagors) to Invesiald Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 21. 1999. and recorded on July 28. 1999 in Instrument No. 1033094, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated March 6, 2002, which was recorded on August 3. 2002. in Instrument No 1086679. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SIX THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN AND 52/100 dollars (S56.357.52). including interest at 11.990% per annum. Under the pov.er ot sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 .*00 p m., on June 5. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITV' OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103 of the plat of Hastings Heights, accord­ ing to the recorded piat thereof. A*so commencing at the Northeast comer of said Lot 103; thence North 88 degrees 30’ East 20 feet; thence South l degree West 10C feet, thence North 88 degrees 30' West 20 feet; thence North 1 degree East 100 feet to the place of beginning, being a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Also, beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 4 of the Plat of North Ridge Estates f 1. according to the recorded piat thereof, thence North 88 degrees 30' 00" West on the extension of the South kne of said piat 60.00 feet to the East line ot an alley vacated on October 24. 1966; thence North 01 degree 00' 00* East (measured as North 01 degree 00' 2T East) along said East line 130.0 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30'00" East 60.00 feet to the West line of said plat; thence South 01 degree 00' 2T West along said West line 130.00 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redem ption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 1. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200023830 Team X (5/22) Business Owners do you have the need for a full T1 but can't afford the cost of SBC or other carriers? Now you can get T1 speed for data starting at $199 per month.* v 1.9 itieg par second send ana receive v Free instMauon avaeame vice was held in Grandville and burial was here at Lakeside Cemetery. Among the many graduates listed in newspapers is that of Alana Valentine of Lowell, who graduated from Grand Valley Stale University. She is granddaughter of Don and Bernice Goodemoot, Buford and Neva Valentine and daughter of James and Sheri Valentine of Lowell. The speaker at the local historical society last week was Larry Wagcnaar who is the executive director of the Historical Society of Michigan. He used a DVD to make his presentation showing the web site with the many services offeted by the HSM. The so­ ciety publishes three periodicals besides hosting conferences in the Upper Peninsula and one downstate. Each features local at­ tractions and speakers. He noted that about half of those who attend the UP conference each fall come from below the bridge. ‘The Trolls" The quarterly newsletter relates ac­ tivities of the many societies in Michigan. He had a tour of the dcpot/muscum before the meeting. In the business meeting, three directors were elected for three year terms. MA. Klein and Marie Pickens were re­ elected to their posts. Kim Deardorff is the new member replacing William Lynch, who had moved from the area. The spring issue of the Bonanza Bugle is in the mail this week. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday with more than 30 present. A representative of the publishing company which is to do the Ionia County Family His­ tory book was present. The urgent need right now is for sale of more books at tlte pre-publication price of S55. More than 400 family stories have been submitted, but less than that number of books have been sold. If you intended to order a book "some­ time," now is the time to make it final. More than 12,000 flyers about the book were mailed last fall and publicity was in Lakewood News more than once and in the Ionia Shoppers' Guide, so everyone in the county should have been aware of this pro­ ject. Greeters for the meeting were Peter Bums of Lansing and Genny Read of Palo. Hostesses were Doris Lambert and Louise Cook of Muir. Marian Harris was hostess at the library following the meeting. A Wick­ erham couple from Muskegon were new. They were interested in the Downing, Pea­ cock and Davenport families and met some kinfolk. The speaker at the Ionia County Genealogical Society Saturday was Roland Winters, who gave a very interesting ac­ count of the Grange organization in the country. It was begun after the Civil War to bring together southern farmers on bonds of cooperation, education and sociability. The organizers were all members of the Masonic lodge and based parts of the new group on Masonic lines. The officers are named for the staff of an English Grange, which would be a manor farm. The over­ seer, steward, master have the same names as the English farm would have. The three posts which can be held only by women are Ceres, Flora, and Pomona, which are the names of goddesses of cereals, flowers and fruit. There is equality in the Grange with women having equal voting rights. This was long before women were granted the right to vote in elections of government. Winters spoke on the archives held in vari­ ous places, which hold records of Granges that have closed, as well as souvenirs of ex­ isting groups. He showed photos of all tlie Grange buildings in this county. Those still operating are Berlin Center. Banner and Ronald. The South Boston Grange was so large they built sheds to house 120 horses during their meetings. Relatives here were advised earlier in the week of the death of Bessie McMillen of Berrien Springs, widow or Rco. who was once a Lake Odessa teacher, on May 9. She also was a teacher. Her memorial service will be on Saturday, May 17, at the Berrien Springs UMC. Leslie Geiger, daughter of Terry Geiger and Janice Geiger, was listed as an honors student at Grand Valley Stale University. A recent real estate transaction listed by Ionia County is that of the Alice Hawk trust to Aubrey and Barbara Desgranges. The Desgranges have lived in a large house overlooking the Morrison Lake golf course. Ed and Caroline Wedlcy of Lakeview Drive are moving this week to a gulf com­ munity in Arkansas. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cali...945-9554 jinnies MAILBOX By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Get therapy Dear Annie: You give lots of valuable advice to people every day. Can I give you some? You often tell folks with problems to "get therapy." Granted, therapy can often resolve personal issues. However, it can be very expensive (believe me. I know). So here comes the advice: Stop telling people to get therapy. - Small Town. Louisiana Dear Louisiana: People who have long­ standing problems are not going to solve them by reading two lines of advice in their local newspaper. Under those circum­ stances, we can only hope to steer them in the right direction and encourage them to get further help. You have brought up a point that bothers meny readers, however, and we’d like to ad­ dress it. In fact, your letter arrived in the same batch of mail as this one: Therapy info Dear Annie: Again you advised a writer to find a good therapist. Could you please use a column to tell people how to actually do this? The process of finding someone to bare your soul to can be daunting. There arc different degrees and licenses, different specialties and different prices, and it can be confusing. An outline of the system would be helpful. Thanks for your good work. - Madison, Wis. Dear Madison: We appreciate the oppor­ tunity to educate our readers. When we say "get therapy." wc usually mean marriage counselors, family therapists, child psy­ chologists, social workers or psychiatrists. All will discuss your problems and offer suggestions, but only psychiatrists arc li­ censed to prescribe medication. For exam­ ple, those who arc having marital difficul­ ties can sec a psychologist who specializes in that field. Those who aje depressed might benefit more from seeing a psychia­ trist in order to receive an antidepressant. The easiest way to find a therapist is to ask your family physician, a friend or a rel­ ative. Your insurance carrier may have a list of approved psychiatrists. You also can contact your local hospital or look in the phone book under "Mental Health." There are fine organizations that can re­ fer you, such as the United Way, The Na­ tional Alliance for the Mentally III. the Sal­ vation Army, the YMCA and the American Association for Marriage and Family Ther­ apy. There also are countless online support groups that can be helpful. Therapy does not have to be expensive. The Alliance for Children and Families (formerly Family Service America) offers low-cost assistance for those who cannot afford much. (For more information, log on to wwwalliance 1 xxg.) Also, it may take more than one try to find a good match. Not every therapist will be suitable to your needs or personality. Don't be afraid to try someone else. The im­ portant thing is not to give up. Drink disaster Dear Annie: I have a major problem with the man 1 love. "Craig" and I have been together almost four years and have been living together for the last 10 months. We arc engaged now and planning our wedding. The problem is Craig's drinking. It's not as if he drinks all the time, but when he does, he gets very drunk. That is not the worst pan. Craig has two friends who do nothing but drink every weekend, and he goes bar hopping with them until 3 or 4 in the morning. Sometimes he comes home so inebriated that I've considered calling the paramedics. 1 think this behavior is irre­ sponsible and destructive. Craig knows I object to his drinking, but he does it anyway. We fight every time he goes out. I tell him I am concerned for his welfare, but he insists I am just trying to put chains on him. In truth, it's both. Craig dri­ ves when he's drunk, and I am sick with worry that he'll be in an accident. However, I also do not believe a man in a committed relationship should be out all night carous­ V Contact JAS Networks for all your broadband needs deluding High Speed DSL JAS networks' chi i-i77-jH-Nmn( ESTATE ------ for------Opportunity? You found It. 819 E. 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I am hurt and confused, and I don't know what to do. - Concerned in Ohio Dear Ohio: Craig has a serious alcohol problem, and if he doesn't admit it and get help, you arc in for a lifetime of pain. Do NOT marry this man unless and until he is willing to do something about his drinking. He can look in the phone book for Alco­ holics Anonymous, and you can contact AlAnon. but if he refuses to take this seri­ ously. get out of the relationship before it's too late. Future client Dear Annie: I was shocked to read about the beauty salon operator who became an­ gry with a 13-ycar-old girl who started do­ ing the crossword puzzles in the shop mag­ azines. Docs she not realize she not only alienated the original customer, the mom, but a future customer as well? I am the owner of a small salon, and I welcome all the kids. Many have since be­ come very good clients. In fact, wc have customers who go back three generations. A wet noodle to that salon operator. — D.G., Red Deer. Alberta. Canada Dear D.G.: You arc wise to understand the value of those future customers, no mat­ ter how young they arc. Thanks for writing. Wedded clues Dear Annie: I am a single woman and have always displayed great caution in hav­ ing conversations with men. because I have respect for the sanctity of marriage. I would never intentionally get involved with a mar­ ried man. I have noticed lately that fewer and fewer men seem to wear wedding rings. This is really the only clue single women have for knowing whcthccor not a man is available, and it's the first thing 1 look for. I realize that some jobs discourage the wearing of rings for safety reasons, but 1 am talking about men in airports, conferences and so­ cial settings. I have even started observing that some obviously married men don't bother to wear their wedding bands. Is this a dying tradition? If so. what arc wc single gals supposed to do when a man strikes up a conversation? I hate the thought of interrogating a guy about his marital sta­ tus. Please tell any married woman in your reading audience to put a piece of gold on her husband's finger, so single women will receive the "hands-off" signal. - Married Men Arc Off-Limits Dear Off-Limits: Men have been remov­ ing their wedding rings for as long as there have been weddings. If guys want to fool around on the side, they will find a way to do it. no matter what is on their finger. Wives will appreciate that you don't want to jump in the sack with their husbands, but unfortunately, you will have to look for ad­ ditional clues. Striking up a conversation is fairly innocent, regardless of marital status. However, any guy you date who refuses to give you his home phone number, won't tell you where he lives, and won't introduce you to his family or friends, may be stash­ ing a Mrs. somewhere. ••••• Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann handers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@atlbi. com. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box I18/90. Chicago. !L 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox. and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate Web page al wwwxreatorsjcom. Perfect GIFT FOR GRADS... Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 for detail*. �From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... 11th Airborne 127th Engineer Battalion. Circa late 1940s. Fort Campbell, Ky. Cornell Pope is seven from the left. May 30, 1945, 139th Engineer Battalion. 17th Airborne Division Company A. Officers on the back porch of a home in Germany. By Joyce Weinbrecht Colonel Cornell Pope sent 27 years serv­ ing his country in the military serving in several capacities before retiring in 1968. He lived in Delton, following his retirement from service. Like many veterans he didn’t often talk about his achievements. His son, Gavin S. Pope, has shared his story with us. Cornell Pope, Colonel, U.S. Army, Military History 1941 to 1942 - Drafted. Basic Training at Fort Belvoir. Va. Promoted to corporal. The drill sergeants had no idea on how to teach engineering (they were all from World War I and so was the equipment! There were so few rifles. English Enficlds, that most of the troops trained with wooden rifles. The uniforms were also from World War I and smelled it as well!) so they gave him an engineering manual and he taught the engi­ neering to the other soldiers. He was in a private room on second floor (rated the room because he was a corporal), listening to the radio when the announcement of the Peart Harbor attack came over the radio. He knew then that he was really “in the Aimy now” and was not going to get out at flic end of his draft requirement (in app oximatcly five months). Rifle Sharp Shooter 1941. 1942 to 1943 - Discharged from Army and re-entered Army into Officer Candidate School as Student Engineer Officer Candidate. Training at Fort Belvoir, Va. While training he met a friend of his who marched up to him in jump boots with his trousers bloused and looking very sharp. He asked his friend what unit he was serv­ ing in and was told. Airborne! That was what decided his future, he was going to volunteer for the Airborne! Carbine, Ml Expert - 1943; Rifle, Ml. Expert - 1943; Submachine Gun Expert - 1943. 1943 to 1944 - Platoon Leader with 193th Airborne Engineer Battalion (Combat), 17th Airborne Division. Training at Camp Mackall, N.C. and maneuvers in Tennessee, and more training at Camp Forest in Tennessee. The 17th Airborne was activat­ ed on April 15. 1943. Glider training, para•roopcr training. Gliderisl 1943; Parachutist - July 1944. The Airborne Divisions of World War II were among the first Special Forces developed by the U.S. Army. 1944 to 1945 - Company Commander. Company A. 139th Airborne Engineer Battalion (Combat), 17th Airborne Division. August of 1944 the Division moved to Boston to be shipped to the European Theater of Operations (ETO). The ship they took was a luxury liner (he thinks it was the USS Washington) convert­ ed to a troop carrier and went to Europe without escort and zig-zagged all the way to avoid the wolf packs (Nazi U-boats). He talked about the constant "watch" for the Nazi U-boats and the tc.isicr. on being alone and exposed in an unescorted ship. Was in England in various staging areas for further extensive training until ordered to the Battle of the Bulge in late December. While in England went to London and wit­ nessed German Buzz Bombs exploding in the city. He marveled at the British people's calm demeanor during these attacks. “They simply marched smartly to the bomb shel­ ters until the all clear and returned to their duties." He also had combat motorcycles that were to be used by his engineering unit available to him. He used one of these to travel across southern England. He felt the freedom of being able to leave his unit and explore the country side. It was quite a relief of tension for him. Talked about how cold the English castles were, even in the sum­ mer. As an officer he got to stay in the cas­ tles while his men cither were in tents or in temporary huts built on the castle grounds. To keep warm the men would bum the plas­ tic explosives that were to be used in com­ bat, at least until Cornell caught them! Left England for the Battle of the Bulge on Dec. 24, 1944. Prior to leaving there were reports of German prisoners escaping from a prison camp near the airport that they were tn depart from. His unit was called on Dec. 23rd to search for tnd capture any escaped prisoners. It turned out that the report was false and the planned airlift of the 17th Airborne Division was done on Dec. 24, 1944. Fought until the end of the Battle of the Bulge on Jan. 25, 1945. At the time they were fighting German tanks with small arms. Cornell Pope said that they reg­ ularly destroyed the tanks with the pitiful weapons available to a light infantry unit. The Rhineland campaign began immedi­ ately after the Battle of the Bulge on Jan. 26. 1945. Main mission of the 17th Airborne was to capture a portion of the cast bank of the Our River. This was the first time the 17th fought on German soil. Next and fina! action for the 17th Airborne Division began on March 24. 1945, Operation Varsity. The largest one day Airborne Action in military history. The 17th Airborne Division and the British 6th Airborne Division dropped behind the German lines (near Wcsel) across the Rhine (in Germany). Was wounded twice during the parachute (combat) drop. First Purple heart. Received the Bronze Star with “V" for Valor for refusing to leave his troops for two days until they met their objectives and were all accounted for. This operation led to the eventual defeat of Germany and the end of the Nazi dream of world conquest. The 17th Airborne Division was deactivat­ ed in July of 1945. 1945 to 1946 - S2, 129th Airborne Engineer Battalion (Combat), 13th Airborne Division, Fort Bragg. N.C. (S2 is the Intelligence Staff Officer for the Battalion). Jan. 12,1946 - Marched in the New York City World War II Victory Parade with the 82nd Airborne Division. Marched from 42nd Street to 137th Street and back. After parade went to get hair cut and was treated to shots of w hiskey by barber and barber’s friends. Got very drunk by barber as thank you for fighting in World War II. 1946 to 1947 - Company Commander. Assistant S3, 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion (Combat). 82nd Airborne division commanded by arguably the best Airborne Commander in American history. General James M. Gavin. Fort Bragg. N.C.. (S3 is the Operations and Training Staff Officer for the Battalion). Knew General Gavin and named his second son after him. Was in a bit of jam when accused of being AWOL General Gavin made the determination that he was not AWOL and cleared his name. 1947 - S3. Project Engineer Officer. 127th Airborne Engineer Battalion (Combat). 11th Airborne Division. Fort Campbell. Kv. 1947-1948 - Post Engineer. 127th Airborne Engineer Battalion (Combat), llth Airborne Division. Camp Youngans. Jinmachi/Yamagata. Japan. Visited the site of the second nuclear bomb explosion. Nagasaka. Japan. 1948 to 1949 - Post Engineer. 625th Engineer Service Company. 17th Division Artillery. Camp Youngans. Jinmachi/Yamagata. Japan. It was during this time that as post engineer, he helped save the village of Jinmachi from burning to the ground. The Japanese fire department from Yamagata (a nearby city) w as called to the site of a large fire in the village of Jinmachi, but was unable to control the fire. Cornell Pope called out the military fire The 17th Airborne Division 1945 German Post War. Eighth from the left in the back row. department of Camp Youngans and brought the fire under control. As a thank-you for his efforts in saving the village from total destruction the Japanese elders of Jinmachi presented him with the most valuable item that the village possessed, a statue of Buddha that was cast in metal. That Buddha has an honored place in the Pope household to this day. 1949 - S3, 127th Airborne Engineer Battalion (Combat), llth Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. 1949 to 1950 - S2. 127th Airborne Engineer Battalion (Combat). llth Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. 1950 - Assistant Division Engineer Officer, llth Airborne Division. Fort Campbell. Ky. 1950 - Attended the Engineer School at Fort Belvoir, Va. 1950 to 1951 - Assistant Division Engineer Officer, llth Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Received Top Secret rating. Senior Parachutist (requires 35 jumps, night jump, equipment jumps). 1951 to 1952 - Battalion Executive Officer, 127th Airborne Engineer Battalion!Combat). 11 th Airborne Division. Fort Campbell. Ky. Master Parachutist (requires 65 jumps, night jumps, equipment jumps). Jumpmaster. This is the highest ranking for a parachutist. Master Parachutist and Jumpmastcr. As a Jumpmaster you arc required to supervise the jumps of other parachutists. It is a posi­ tion of high responsibility and skill. You lit­ erally have the lives of all you supervise in your hands. 1951 - Officer Observer, Winter and Mountain Training for a Engineer Battalion destined to go to Alaska for construction work. Conducted north to Camp Carson. Colorado at Camp Hale. Same place that the 10th Mountain Division trained. Four weeks of training. This is cold weather training to harden the troops to the elements and build a tolerance to high altitude sur­ vival. A very tough training regimen for very tough men. 1952 to 1954 - Commanding Officer, 127th Airborne Engineer Battalion (Combat), llth Airborne Division. Fort Campbell. Ky. March 24, 1953 - Officer Observer, Nuclear Test, Shot Nancy of the Upshot­ Knothole Series of Tests, Camp Desert Rock. Nev. Observed nuclear blast (24 kilo tons) from trench 4(XX) yards from ground zero. Walked to ground zero immediately after the blast. The Army had no formal protection from the radiation that the troops were exposed to at ground zero! Cornwell Pope told of the different experiments with building, vehicles, and animals that he saw as he approached ground zero. Charred and broken bodies of animals, flattened build­ ing and tanks, jeeps and other vehicles tossed around like balsa toys in a wind storm. 1954 - Student. Command and General Staff College. Fort Leavenworth. Kansas. War strategy, tactics, procedures of the pro­ fession of arms. 1954 to 1955 - Battalion Executive Officer. 185th Combat Engineer Battalion. Korea. His second war. Had some difficul­ ties with the Battalion Commander and requested to be transferred. 1955 - Advisory Engineer (Engineer Staff Officer) to Korea 1st Corps, KMAG (Korean Military Advisory Group). Korea. Wounded while performing duties as Advisory Engineer. He was traveling from one appointment to another just south of the DMA w hen he was shot by a sniper. Second Purple Heart. At the end of this tour he had orders to report to the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky. On his way to report to the 101 si he was reassigned to Board 5 at Fort Bragg. N.C. So. technical­ ly. he served in the only five active Airborne Divisions in the U.S. military his­ tory, the 17th, 13th.82nd, llthand lOlsL 1955 to 1958 - Project Officer, Board 5 (later called The Airborne and Electronics Board and is currently known as Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate), XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C. The mission of Board 5 is the testing and evaluating airdrop equipment procedures for paratroopers and their equipment. During this tour be was the first to jump from a C-130 (after solving the problem with side door jumps), made five jumps in one day (four from helicopter, one from a C-130) was testing a new metal frame for arctic back packs to determine best way to cany frame to prevent bending. Also was project officer testing new jeep (M-151) from Ford Motor Company. This is when he made so many jumps that he lost track of ail of them. He had recorded over 300 air­ borne jumps from every conceivable air­ craft in almost all weather conditions. He was injured on multiple occasions when blown entirely out of the jump zones into buildings, fences (barbed wire) and onto concrete runways. These injuries were only minor headaches for one tough airborne soldier. Cornell Pope said that of all his assignments this was one of the most inter­ esting. The requirements of jumping often out of unusual aircraft and testing equip­ ment that fellow paratroopers would be tak­ ing into combat was very rewarding. 1958 - Student Transportation School. Fort Eustis. Va. 1958 to I960 - Assistant Transportation Officer, XVIII Airborne Corps. Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Planned for putting entire airborne division on current aircraft. I960 - Student. Flight Training, Fort Rucker, Ala. He was in training for being assigned to an Air Mobile Battalion of the 101 st. Unfortunately, on his final flight before graduation the pilot instruction determined his vision was not up to the requirement for passing and he was trans­ ferred to lop secret planning. 1960 to 1962 - Member. Air Movement, Joint Plans Development Group, Fort Bragg. N.C. Strategic War Hanning, Top Secret. Worked on Cuban invasion plan. Major task was to plan for the landing of two airborne divisions via parachute jump on Cuban soil. Worked for weeks on end on this project. Han was never implemented. 1962 - Student. University of Omaha, Neb. Military Science Degree. 1962 to 1965 - Transportation Staff Officer. General Staff. Transportation On leave in Detroit, 1946, 307th Enginedr Battalion 82nd Airborne. Branch, J-4 (Joint Command for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) U.S. Europear. Command (USECOM)Camp DesLoges, Paris, France. Provided relief aircraft for major disasters. By the end of this tour of duty had made over 300 jumps. Stayed on jump status for most of his career (from 1943 to 1965 with a few short gaps). 1965 to 1967 - Director, Office of Hanning and Management. Defense Logistics Service Center, Battle Creek. Mich. Inventory of all military equip­ ment/supplies and disposal of excess mili­ tary equipment/supplies. 1967 to 1968 - Commander. Cam Ranh Bay (Army portion). Vietnam. Present for the Tet Offensive (began Jan. 31. 1968). His third war. Received the Vietnamese Honor Medal from the Vietnamese Military for supplying two isolated Vietnamese islands with fuel, food and medical support for the inhabitants during the Tet offensive. The Tet Offensive had cut off the regular supply boats from maintaining the islands needs. 1968-1971 - Director. Office of Utilization, Defense Logistics Service Center, Battle Creek, Mich. Inventory of all military equipment^upplies and disposal of excess military equipment/supplies. Retired in 1971 after 30 years of service to his country. He fought in three wars (WWli, Korea and Vietnam). He retired in Battle Creek and found the home of his dreams in a small town north of Battle Creek called Cedar Creek, near Delton. He resided at that home until his death on Feb. 22,2003. Conclusion next week. Get Your COLOR FILM DE Quickly and Professional!} We do RE-PRINTS and ENLAF IJ-Ad GRAPHICS i-HowPhoto North of Hastings on Broadway (M-43) or Call 616-9'5-9554 for information on PRINTING PLUS Services . CO&M ColorCopWS Copies .._ -j. • WMIMIWWBI runt t �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 15. 2003 Saxon-Scot soccer semi tonight at 7 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The season is starting to come full circle for the Saxon varsity girls’ soccer squad. The girls opened the year with a 2-0 loss to Cedar Springs, but topped the Red Hawks on Tuesday night in the O-K Gold tournament to advance to tonight’s semifi­ nal at Caledonia. Caledonia got the best of the Saxons when the two teams met at the end of April, 4-3, but Hastings didn’t play an entire game. The Saxons picked things up late in the second half, nearly coming back from a 4-0 deficit. “We have come a long way." said firslycar Saxon Coach Sarah Derrico. “and this program still has a long way to go. but we arc looking at really good things happening in the future for this program." Dcrrico joked that she seemed more ex­ cited than her team after its 2-1 win over Cedar Springs Tuesday. “We’re excited." said Saxon junior Erin Hcmcrling. “1 think we’re too tired to show it." Hastings had just enough to hold off the Red Hawks in the second half to push its season record to 6-5-2 overall. Katrina Jacobs had a goal and an assist Saxon defenders Erin Hemeriing (left) and Margo Cooklin (right) surround their Cedar Springs opponent. (Photo by Brett Bremer) in the game. She broke free down the mid­ dle of the field and booted the ball past the Cedar Springs keeper four minutes into the second half to add an insurance goal for Hastings. The Saxons took a 1-0 lead in the first half when Ashley Lowe headed home a centering pass from Jacobs. Hastings goalie Angie Norris made some good saves down the stretch, but Cedar Springs nearly tied things up. Fifteen minutes into the second half. Ce­ dar broke free for a shot, which Norris blocked, but the Hawks got to the rebound first and pushed it into the empty net. It looked like the play had happened again just eight minutes later, but the Hawks had been offside on the play and a late whistle came in. Cedar Springs had its best chances breaking through on long runs. “They knew wc were tired." said Dcr­ rico. “so that’s what they were trying to do." The center of the Hastings' defense held firm though, Derrico said it was probably its best performance of the season with es­ pecially strong games from Jamie Shilling and Kayla Arnie. “Wc arc getting to the point I want to be at now." Dcrrico said. “We could go a little farther, but if we finish up playing as wc are now I would be happy." The Saxons headed into the conference tourney on a high note after topping Kcnowa Hills last Thursday 2-0. The Saxons controlled the play, but just were unable to finish very often. Hastings out-shot Kcnowa 31 to 4. Shilling scored the first goal for the Sax­ ons, unassisted. The second goal was a great through ball Ashley Lowe knocked home the games opening goal as the Saxons topped Cedar Springs 2-1 on Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) played by Lowe, with Betsy Acker convert­ ing for the goal. Norris got the shut out in net. Hastings ended the O-K Gold regular season with a record of 3-4-1. The Saxons next tournament game would be next Wednesday if they reach the championship, or on Tuesday to play for third if they stumble at Caledonia. Hastings has one non-lcague game left. Friday May 16 at home against Comstock. Trojan boys pull past Hamilton and Coopersville at Blue meet Saxon senior Jennifer Shaw leans in to get control of the ball in the physical contest Tuesday afternoon at Cedar Springs. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Should we blame the Great Bambino? Wooden bat tournaments shouldn’t be an nifty little gimmick game to be played at the end of the season. Hastings is hosting its wooden bat tournament this Saturday. Shouldn’t every tourna­ ment be a wooden bat tournament? Why aren’t metal bat tournaments the fun gimmick at the end of a season? Baseball is supposed to be the purest of the pure when it comes to American pas­ times. Yet, baseball is the only sport with such a dramatic rule change going from the amateur to the professional level. Pro football players aren't supposed to fill a ball with helium to punt. pass, and kick it farther. Wc don’t use an eight foot high basketball hoop for high school basketball. Of course, anit-steroid rules seem to be enforced much more stringently on the high school level. Maybe that’s the tradeoff. Babe Ruth brought people out to the ball park by hitting home runs. Now everybody wants to see home runs. Not that most high school kids arc knocking them out of the park on every at bat. but that's the main reason for it I guess. That and bat companies making money. Have you seen how much one of these aerospace engineered clubs costs? Baseball is supposed to be simple. A stick and a ball, maybe a hunk of leather strapped to your wrist, played in a street, in a field, or even on a nice diamond some­ where. Baseball doesn’t need scientists working on how to build better bats. Baseball needs scientists working on how to save ball parks like Wrigley Field and Fenway Park. Base­ ball needs scientists working to teach players how to slide, and teaching the Tigers how to not look at another called third strike. 1 guess I’ve never seen a wooden bat tournament at the high school level. Maybe I’ll get my first chance this weekend, depending on how all the tournaments and regionals in other sports go. Is it a much different brand of baseball. I brought a wooden bat to a summer league once in high school, and kids looked at me like “What arc you going to do with that." Being as I hadn’t played ball in a couple years. I just went with the flow and picked up a metal bat. I still couldn’t hit anything. So I never really got to see what the difference was. I know that when you’re 7 ycarsold it’s nice to swing something lighter, but didn’t coaches used to just teach kids to choke up on the bat? Hastings varsity baseball coach Marsh Evans invited a few journalists to come to Johnson Field on Thursday and try and take a couple of cuts to get the feel of it with his team. It sounds like a lot of fun. Too bad there arc so many other things going on. Not that I need to show anybody how to whiff at batting practice fastballs. I’ll stick to my rare appearance in a batting cage to hi: 6-3 ground out with a wooden bat. TK’s varsity boys' track and field team clinched another O-K Blue conference crown on Friday, with a first place finish al the conference meet. The Trojans entered the final two days of the league season in a log jam at the top of the Blue, with Hamilton and Coopersville all sporting an identical 6-1 league records, but ran past them both al the end. “Wc were down ten points heading into Friday,” said TK Coach Matt Funk. “Wc were down, but I was pretty confident that we’d have enough fire power there to pul) it off. I thought it’d be closer than i» was.” TK finished with 115 points, ahead of Coopersville in second with 96. Hamilton was in fourth with 67 points, behind Rogers in third with 69. “The kids did a great job," Funk said. “It was a great day to run.” And run they did. TK placed in every running event, and had a couple races with two placers. Darrin Tape crossed the line first in both the 100- and 200-metcr dashes, with a time of 11.2 seconds in the 100 and 22.86 in the 200. Right behind Tape in the 100 was team­ mate Scott Brooks at 11.6. Steve Allen was sixth in the 200 at 24 seconds flat. TK also scored two placers in the 1 IO­ meter hurdles, with Steve Johnson coming in second at 16.2, and Jordan Hartley in sixth at 17.3. Hartley was also fifth in the 300-mctcr hurdles with a time of 43.66 sec­ onds. In the 400-meter Allen came in second in 51.6. and Brooks was fifth in 53.4 seconds. Bill Huff had a personal best in the 800meter, finishing in 2:04.8. Trojan senior Tiqt Brog ran his best times of the year in the 1600- and 3200meter races. Brog was third in the 3200 at 10:19.2 and fourth in the 1600 at 4:40.4. TK’s relays had an excellent day. “Wc had our best times of the year in all the re­ lays," said Funk. The Trojans won both the 800- and the 400-meter relays. In the 800, it was Allen, Kurt Bray, Tape, and VanSpronscn teaming up for a time of 1:33. The foursome of Brooks, Bray. Kyle Farris, and Tape won the 400 relay in 44.8 seconds. Justin VanSpronscn did all he could to help keep the Trojans in it as field events were in full swing on Thursday. VanSpron­ scn took a first place finish iw the high jump at 6’. Hartley also went 6’0 in the event with a third place finish. In the long jump VanSpronscn was sec­ ond with a leap of 20*2, and teammate Bobby Roush scored in sixth al 18’10. Now, the Trojans will begin to prepare for the regional meet, which they will be hosting in Middleville this Friday. “It’s going to be a whale of a meet," said Funk. ‘ It’s a whole new regional. Three Rivers is tough. Stevensville-Lakeshore is tough. It’s a whole new regional. We’ve never seen these teams before.” “It’s gonna be fun.” TK Giris The TK varsity girls’ track and field team wrapped up the conference season with a third place finish at the conference toumey. The Trojan ladies finished with 68 points, behind Hamilton with 94, while the Coopersville Broncos ran away with the meet with 162 points. TK’s distance runners did all they could to add points to the team score. Natalie Hoag won the 3200-metcr run in 12:32.7, and TK placed three racers in the 1600-mcter. Jessica Stortz took the top spot in the 1600 in 5:273, with teammates Hoag and Elisc Nyland finishing behind her in third and fourth. Hoag crossed the line in 5:40.1, and Nyland in 5:47.6. Jessica Flaska and Kersta Gustafson had good days for the team in the quicker races. Gustafson was fifth in the 100-mctcr for TK in 13.7, fifth in the 400-meter in 1:02, and third in the 200-mctcr in 27.4. Flaska took fourth in the 100-meter hur­ dles in 16.8, and also scored a second in the long jump with a mark at 15’103. Theresa Miller also scored for TK in the lOO-me'.cr hurdles in 17.2 seconds, and earned a sixth in the 300-mctcr low hurdles in 53 seconds flat. TK gained points in all four relays as well, with the lop finish coming from the 3200-metcr relay team of Hoag, Emily Ny­ land, Elisc Nyland. and Stortz, a second at 10:17.57. TK’s Darrin Tape sprinted to first place finishes in both the 100- and 200meter dashes at last Friday’s O-K Blue Championships. (File photo by Brett Bremer) DK soccer back to .500 The Delton varsity girls’ soccer team evened its overall record at 7-7-1, and im­ proved to 3-1 in the KVA on Tuesday by topping Paw Paw 2-1. Shannah Fisher and Jill Roberts each had goals for DK. *vith Caroiin Humphrey pick­ ing up an as:in the contest. For Fisher, it was the fourth straight game she’d scored at least one goal. It was the second straight victory for the Panthers this week. DK topped Maple Valley in Delton on Monday afternoon 7-0. Whitney Knollcnbcrg scored a hat-trick with three goals, in her second straight three goal effort against the Lions. Case y Peavcy booted home two goals for the hosts, and Alicia McIntyre and Fisher each had one goal. Fisher, Knollcnbcrg. Peavcy, Humphrey, and Whitney Fisher each had one assist in the game. Shannah Fisher had DK’s lone goal in a 2-1 non-lcague loss to Battle Creek Central last Friday. The Panthers host Kalamazoo Christian on Tuesday, followed by Allegan on Wednesday in the final matches before dis­ trict play begins. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 15. 2003 - Page 11 A 6-0 season for track teams in KVA Delton's Josh Barnes gets some air in the long jump. (Ale photo by Brett Bre­ mer) They’re both perfect. Delton Kellogg’s boys’ and girls’ varsity track and field teams both closed out per­ fect 6-0 Kalamazoo Valley Association dual meet seasons on Monday by racing paa! Hackett. Both teams will be eyeing league titles when the* head to the KVA meet at Paw Paw this Tuesday. The girls were 108-27 winners over Hackett. DK placed first in all but two events. DK’s Shanna Tamminga won the high jump with a leap of 5’. as well as the 200meter dash in 29.73 seconds. In the distance races, Monique Hoyle took the 80G-metcr in 2:33.39, Katie Johncock won the 1600-meter in 6:26.23. and Marissa Ingle took the 3200-metcr run in 13:04.41. Christian Charron sped her way to the 100-mctcr dash victory in 13.82 seconds. Alex Alaniz picked up the win for the Panthers in the pole vault at 7’, with team­ mate Jcssi Sinclair finishing second at 6'. DK scored a long jump victory thanks to Katie Smoczynski at 13’1. Smoczynski also won the 400-meter dash in 1:04.94. Kortni Matteson won both hurdle events, the 100-mctcr in 17.01 seconds and the 300-meter in 50.45 seconds. Hackett’s Erica Kuntz won both the shot and the discus, but DK finished in second and third behind her in each event. The girls got their fifth KVA win of the season May 7 over Kalamazoo Christian, when they topped the Comets 89-48. DK Boys It was a tight meet for the DK boys against Hackett, but the Panthers stayed perfect with a 73-64 win. The Panthers picked up nine points by sweeping the high jump, with John Nolo winning the event at a height of 5’8. Bran­ don Link was second at 5’6 and Josh Bar­ nes was third at 5’3. Kris Oglcsbcc ran his was to another sweep of the dash events. Oglcsbcc won the 100-mctcr in 11.4 seconds, the 200-mctcr in 24.2 seconds, and the 400-meter in 52.83 seconds. His teammate Mark NcSmith was right on his tail much of the after­ noon. finishing the 100 in 11.6 seconds and the 200 in 2436 seconds. Jason Erb won two individual field events for DK. with a first in the pole vault at 11’ and a first in the long jump at 18’3.75. Brandon Lester won the 110-metcr hur­ dles in 15.99 seconds for DK, one-tenth of a second ahead of teammate Clayton Drewyor in second. The win followed a 99-38 triumph for the boys on May 7 over Kalamazoo Chris­ tian. DK’s Division III regional meet is this weekend at Grand Rapids West Catholic. Christina Charron won the 100-meter dash against Hackett on Monday in 13.82 seconds. (File photo by Brett Bremer) DK steals two from Allegan Delton Kellogg's varsity baseball team improved its record with a pair of nonlcague wins last Thursday against Allegan. DK took the first game of a double­ header 3-0, behind the arm of Cory Bourdo. Corrie Latta had an RBI single, and Steve Bourdo «n RBI double in the second inning as the Panthers pulled in front. Then, with two outs in the seventh, Chris Gillfillan added an insurance run by knock­ ing across Steve Bourdo with a double. Steve Bourdo, Latta, Gillfillan, and Zac Culbert each had two hits in the game for DK. Gillfillan is leading the team with a .463 batting average. DK took the second game 9-3. Allegan got two in the first and one in the third, then Delton shut the Tigers down the rest of the game. Gillfillan, Tyler Blacken, and Corey Tcinert each had two hits for DK in the game. The three also had one RBI apiece, as did Steve Bourdo, Shawn Moore, Na­ than Farrell and Culbert. The Panthers took a 5-3 lead in the fourth, and added four more runs in the seventh inning. DK had nine stolen bases in the game, and each time a Panther stoic a base he would eventually come around to score. Bourdo, Blacken, Gillfillan, and Culbert each had two steals in the game. The Panthers’ record stood at 8-9 over­ all, and 2-4 in the KVA before they hosted a pair of games with Galesburg on Tues­ day. DK has two more KVA showdowns left, one with Pennfield at home tonight. May 8, and one in Delton against Kalamazoo Christian on Monday. This Saturday the Panthers will be at Harper Creek. OK’s Katie Parmenter attacks the 300-meter hurdles. (File photo by Jeff Erb) Switch To ALLTEL AND GET THE MOST FOR YOUR MINUTES DK senior Chris Gillfillan (left) has plenty to be happy about, he's batting .463 to lead the team so far this sea­ son. Here he celebrates a Panther run with teammate Dustin Healey. (File photo by Brett Bremer) Errors make it tough for Saxons Last week’s O-K Gold baseball was tough on the Saxon varsity squad. Hastings had 11 total errors in three games, two against Wayland last Friday and one with Kenowa on Monday. Kenowa Hills scored at least one run in each inning on Monday afternoon, in top­ ping the Saxon varsity baseball team 8-1. Three errors hurt the Saxons, as only four of the eight runs were earned. Hastings managed just five hits in the game, with Adam Case leading the team with a pair of singles. Brian DeVries had a double, and B J. Donnini knocked home the only Sawn run. The Saxons lost both ends of a double­ header last Friday against the hot-hitting Wayland Wildcats. In the opener the Saxons committed five errors, which put them in a hole they could not dig out of as they fall 13-4. Hastings managed to keep the game close until the Wildcats added three runs in the fourth and four more in the sixth to pull away. Donnini and Eli Schmidt accounted for the only Saxon offense, as they both homered in the contest and each had two hits. Wayland jumped out to an early eight run lead in the second game, but the Saxons made it a battle before falling 12-9. See SAXON BASEBALL, page 20 UNLIMITED REWARD OFFERED Night & Weekend Minutes 700 Seeking videotape of motocross event held at Barry County Fair on July 19, 2002. 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Thank you, John & Wanda Barker, for letting us use your bar for the tournament. Kalamane 5021 W Main SI (269) 344 7832 5429 Northland Dr. Sle A (616) 364-1337 2843 EastPam Am SE (616)940-0985 5461 Gull Road Sle C (269) 342 6655 2675 Henry SI . S»e D (231) ?55-o411 (®??59-4049 2005N>ie$Rd (269)983-4999 3551 Alpine Rd NW (616) 785-5001 Grand Rap* Great Mb MUter Great Lakes Muter (231) 7377355 (616)791-8800 (616) 785-1009 SOHO Wireless (616) 975-7464 Holland Grantville (616)667-1950 HltliBQl ABCWarehonse (269)948-0034 www abewarehouse com Holland (616) 393-6218 Wireless World (269)660-0495 tattle Crock Vandenfierc Stereo (616) 399-5155 (269)983-7000 WMWmII Great Lahn Muter (231)893-6300 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 15. 2003 Saxons charitable hosts for O-K Gold track meet LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2003-23705-DE Estate of RUEHL HILLIKER. DECEASED Date of birth: 03/20/33 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOT«CE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ruehl Hilhker. who kved at 630 E. South Street. Hastings, Michigan died 04/04/03. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against toe estate wit! be forever barred unless presented to Ethelyn H.’tiker, named per­ sonal representative, or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the prooate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date ot publication of this notice. James W. Alexander (P49382) 933 Four Mile Road. NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49544 (616) 785-3300 Ethelyn Hilliker 630 E. South Street Hastings. M! 49058 (269) 945-5077 (5/15) May 6. 2003 at 7:00 P.M. Board members present: Blackmore. Harper. Ritchie & Stanton. Absent: Lewis. Also 10 others ptesent. Dept, reports and correspondence read. Road projects totaling $501.022 approved Amended budget. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Linda Blackmore. Supervisor (5-15) THW RRM tl A DEBT COLLECTOR AnEMEHNG_IQCQLLE^IADEBI. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT QUE-QfTlCE AT THE NUMfiEH BELOW If YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MAITARYDUTY, MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark R. Cain and Janna M. Cain, husband and wife., to Hamilton Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated October 29. 2001 and recorded November 13. 2001 in document number 1059597. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by U.S. Bank National Asaodation as Trustees of CSFB ABS Sortos 2002HE1 by assignment dated November 12. 2001 and recorded on April 21.2003 in document num­ ber 1102526. By assignment recorded by Affidavit submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Roaster of Deeds. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Nine Hun­ dred Sixty-Six and 1/100 Dollars ($119,966.01) including interest at the rate of 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Juno 19,2003. The premises are located in the Township of OrangevBe. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence North 00 degrees 27 minutes 07 seconds We st on the West Section Imo 1320.99 foot to the place of be­ ginning of this description; thence continuing North 00 degrees 27 minutes 07 seconds West on the West Section line 693.42 feet to the cen­ terline of Bouiler Road; thence Easterly on me centerline of said Road 230.76 feet, being the arc of curve to the right with a radius of 739.78 feet to the tar end of a chord which boars Souto 78 de­ grees 43 minutes 57 seconds East 229.63 foot; thence on said centerline South 69 degrees 47 minutes 47 seconds East 208.35 foot; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 07 seconds East 573.13 feet; thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 54 seconds West on the South Uno of the North­ west 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section, 420.00 foot to the Place of beginning. Subject to h»ghway Right of-Way over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Boulter Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is delerrrvnea aoanooneo m accoruance wnn mula §600.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shal be 30 days from toe date of toe sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sale in the eve nt a 3rd pa rty buys the property and the r e is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: MORTGAGE SALE This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any in­ formation obtained wil be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by GREGORY BLACK, a single man. Mortgagor, to INDEPENDENT BANK WEST MICHIGAN, a Mctvgan banking corpora­ tion. having its principal office at 78 S. Main. Rockford. Mangan 49341. Mortgagee, dated January 30. 1997 and recorded February 10, 1997 in Liber 685 ot Mortgages. Page 439; Mort­ gage Extension Agreement at Instrument No. 1073670. By reason of such default toe under­ signed elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At toe date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of SIXTY AVE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY FOUR AND 02/100 ($65,974.02) (tolars, including interest at toe rate of 8.50% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover toe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided In said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, end ex­ penses. including attorney foes allowed by law. said mortgage wil bo toroctoeod by sale of too mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at too oast door of too Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding the Circuit Court within toe County of Barry. City of Hastings, Michigan, on June 26. 2003, at 1:00 p.m., local time. Pursuant to Pubic Act No. 104. Public Acte of 1971 [MCLA 600.3240 (8). MSA 27A.3240 (8)] the redemption period shall bo 6 months from too date of too foreclosure sale, unless too property is determined to bo abandoned under MCLA 6003241a; MSA 27A.3241 (1). in which case too property may be redeemed during the 30 days immeoiaiery ronowing me sale. The premises covered by said mortgage aro situated in too City ot Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit LOT 1 OF WELCOME ACRES til, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 83. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. CARLTON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. P. P. •08-040-100-000-001-00 May 15,2013 Jake Heuss crosses the finish line fifth in the 800-meter run for Hastings, scoring two points. Craig Laurie, shown here in the 110meter hurdles, scored twice in his two e’/ents, gaining six points. Date: May 12.2003 ORLANS 'ASSOCIATES pc Attorneys tor US. Bank National Association as Trustees of CSFB ABS Series 2002-HE 1. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 231.3035 by David T. Young Editor Hastings may have been a little too gra­ cious Monday and Tuesday as hosts of the O-K Gold Conference track meet. The Saxon girls’ and boys' teams both finished ninth in a nine-team field. The boys had nine team points and the girls ended the two days of competition with three. Cedar Springs won the boys' league championship by winning all of its dual meets and then scoring 144 points in the conference meet. Sparta was runner-up with 78, followed by South Christian at 72, Wyoming Park 58. Wayland 53. Kenowa Hills 47. Caledonia 37 Hudsonville Unity Christian 29 and Hastings. Sparta ended up second in the final league standings and South Christian was third. The Saxon boys were tied for eighth with Unity Christian in the final dual meet standings. Hurdler Craig Laurie scored six of Fast­ ings’ nine points Tuesday by taking fourth in the 110-meter high hurdles with a tire of 15.80 seconds and by taking fifth in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 42.19 seconds. INDEPENDENT BANK WEST MICHIGAN a Michigan banking corporation, Mortgagee SCHENK A BONCHER Gary P. Schenk (P19970) 601 Three Milo Road, N.W. Grand Rapds, Ml 49544-1601 (616)647-8277 (5-12) (6-12) FREE MOTOROLA PHONE Plus a complete wireless package for only $39." a month Amanda Becktei races down the pole vault runway at the O-K Gold Conference Track and Field meet on Tuesday in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ATTENTION BARRY TOWNSHIP Barry Township Board will hold its JUNE meeting on Wednesday, JUNE 4. 2003, at 7:30 p.m. at Barry Township Hall. tiespecTTUriy, Dobra Dowoy-Pony, Clark Atteetedtoby: Richard Barnum, Suparvlaor Wanted: Standing Timber call • 600 Anytime Minutes Hughes Logging llc • Free Nights and Weekends Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. • Free Nationwide long Distance • FREE Motorola 120 (517) 852-9040 (after $2S maiHn rabate) Log With Horses or Skidder Get all this for only $39” a month. Get more value from the wireless experts. I Jacob Heuss finished fifth Tuesday in the 800-mcter run with a time of 2:03.72 for two more points. Bruce Carpenter added the other point Monday in the long jump by taking a sixth with a leap of 19 feet. For the girls’ team, ail the scoring was done in two relays. The 800-meter relay team captured fifth place and two points by finishing in 1:56.28. The unit was made up of Deanna Hill, Katie Lawrence, Megan Bolthouse and Amanda Becktei. Scoring a point for sixth place was the 400-meter relay quartet of Hill, Becktei, Lawrence and Bolthouse. Their time was 54.17 seconds. Caledonia, showing exceptional strength in field events and relays, won the O-K Gold championship by winning all dual meets and taking first in the league meet. The Fighting Scots accumulated 11533 team points to edge Kenowa Hills with 106 and South Christian with 97. They were followed by Cedar Springs with 5533, Wyoming Park 55, Sparta 47, Unity Chris­ tian 42, Wayland 6.33 and Hastings. The Saxon girls defeated Wayland in a dual meet earlier in the season, but because the Wildcats finished one place ahead of them in the league meet, the two ended in a tie for eighth in the final league standings. Division II regional meets are next on the agenda for area track teams. Hastings will compete this Saturday at Charlotte. Middleville will be host for its own re­ gional meet. Caledonia and Wayland will be at Comstock Park Saturday. Those indi­ viduals and relay teams that qualify will move on to the state individual meet M?y 31 at Caledonia. The regional champion team will receive an invitation to the Michigan Track Coaches’ Association team dual meet at Corunna. NOTICE I THE MAY 27, 2003 BOARD OF MA Y 12 th 3.Qth - $20.00 OFF - ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for clearcoat finishes - Washing. Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning 8 detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 1510 STAR SCHOOL RO. IM mW mxh of SUM Jr For a limited time, when you choose Centennial you’ll 269/945-5607 get everything you need to go wireless for $39.” a month. The convenience of 600 anytime minutes A cool phone. 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Sliding Doors • One (1) 3/0 Entrance Door In Partition • 100 Amp Service Sealed bids to be received no later than 5 PM on May 20,2003 at the Barry County Sheriff's office, Attn.: Undersherifi Ford. 1212 W. State St, Hastings, Ml 49058. Ph. 269-948-4805 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 15. 2003 - Page 13 Saxon ladies pass ‘Cats, but can’t catch Kenowa Hastings' senior Courtney Oakland was one of three Saxon lady linksters to earn a spot on the O-K Gold All-Con­ ference squad this spring. (File photo by Perry Hardin) Third place finishes at this year’s O-K Gold Jamboree and at the conference meet on Monday at Sunnybrook Country Club helped the Saxon varsity girls’ golf team to a fourth place finish in the league. South Christian won the league champi­ onship again* followed by Caledonia, and Kenowa Hills nudged the Saxons out of the third place spot with a 5-2 record overall in league duals, compared to Hastings fifth place dual record at 3-4. Monday, at the league meet, the Saxons finished the day with a 401, three shots bet­ ter than the Knights for third place. Saxon junior Jill Jolley, and seniors Kris­ tie Welton and Courtney Oakland earned all-conference honors for their perform­ ances this season. Jolley shot an 88, the fourth best score of the day at the league meet. Welton scored a 95, and Oakland shot a 105. Welton’s score placed her seventh on the day, and Oak­ land's was the 13th best individual tally. South Christian shot a 362, and Caledo­ nia shot a 388, to finish ahead of the Sax­ ons on Monday. Hastings over took Wayland in the league standings with their final perform­ ance. The Wildcats teamed up for a 440, in fourth place for the day to finish fifth in the league. Last Wednesday, the Saxon ladies fell to Kenowa Hills in the final league dual of the season which turned out to be very impor­ tant in the final league standings. At Gracewil, the Saxons shot a 199 to Kenowa’s 187. Welton and Oakland led the Saxons, each with a 46. and Jolley shot a 47. Hast­ ings’ fourth score came from Brittney Cinco, a 60. Kenowa’s Jessica Morse had the low round of the day, a 43. Hastings hosted Middleville on Wednes­ day in the final dual meet of the spring. The Saxons and Trojans are both shooting their regional rounds today, Thursday May 15, at the Division II regional hosted by Gull Lake at Bedford Valley. Lion softball keeps rollin’ in SMAA It was a tough day for the Maple Valley varsity softball team, at its own invitational on Saturday. The girls fell in two contests to drop their overall record to 9-9. Valley fell 7-4 to Athens in game one. Jessie Grant was two for three with two stolen bases in the game, with Holly Douse and Jamie Jones each picking up an RBI for the Lions. Kortncy Ewing and Dawn Rhoades each smacked a double in the contest. Game two saw Fowler top the Vikings 11-5. as the team’s offenses exploded in the seventh inning. Fowler started the seventh off with five runs in its half, then the Lions pushed across four in the bottom half. Grant and Jor.cs were each two for four in the game. Jones had one RBI, as did teammates Ewing and Clouse. Elisha Gibson had one hit and two RBI’s. The girls are .500 overall, but have an outstanding 7-1 SMAA mark. The Lions swept a pair of doubieheaders last week, first against Bellevue then versus Dansville. Against Dansville on Friday the Lions took game Ottf(hen won garlic two* 11-6. Maple Valley poured on eight runs in the second inning of game one. Jones knocked a home run over the left field fence in the third inning, as part of a three for five game with five RBIs. Michelle Silsbee was four for five, and scored three times. Grant had a pair of hits and a pair of RBIs. Ewing also added two hits, and pitched for the win with two strike outs while al­ lowing only two hits. “We only had one error in the first game and two in the second,” said Lion Coach Duska Brumm. “Kyndra Root had five put outs and eight assists at second. Wc are playing great defensively. Jessica Mansfield hit a home run over the left field fence in the third inning of game two, scored three times and had three RBIs. Grant was perfect at the plate, three for three, with 3 RBIs and scored twice. Jessica Cowell struck out four while pitching the Lions to the victory. “Wc arc finally putting everything to­ gether offensively and defensively.” said Brumm. Those two big wins followed two tighter games with Brltcvuc on Tuesday. Maple Valley took game one 4-2, then won the night cap 14-10. After Grant and Mansfield stole their way around the bases for two early runs in game one, the Lions added another pair in the fifth cn an RBI double from Silsbee to get by in the first contest. Jessica Cowell got the win while striking out six from the rubber. Grant and Jones both scored three times, and Gibson, Ewing, and Clouse each touched home on .c as both offenses ex­ ploded in the second game. Maple Valley scored four runs in the first, four in the third, and four more in the fifth as the Lions raced around the bases for 14 runs in game two. Gibson and Jones each had four hits in the game. Root was the winning pitcher in game two. This week the Lions host Losing Chris­ tian on Thursday, then will be at the Battle Creek Central Invitational on Saturday, be­ fore hosting Olivet next Monday. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defauft has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Paul D. Vickery and Susan K. Vickery . husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated April 12. 1999, and recorded on April 19, 1999 in Instrument# 1028229 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE AND 29/100 dollars ($61,14329). including inter­ est at 6.375% per antHim. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) PM. on June 19, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot Eighteen (18) & W*am C. Schultz Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Uber 3 ot Plats, on Page 60. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) fror-; the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. May 15,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Files 200319107 TeamC (5/15H««) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that foe Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a pubic hear­ ing for tw folowing Special Use permits. Case Number SP-9-2003 John Maurice Castetein Location: 3891 E. M-79 Hwy., in Section 26 of Hastings Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation in the AR zoning district MEETING DATE: Moy 27.2003 TIME: 7.-00 PM PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commis­ sion members before foe day of foe hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wil be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The* special use appkcat>on(s) s/ara avwtetMe for public inspection at foe Barry County Plan­ ning Office, 220 West Stats Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during foe hours of 8 am. to 5 pm. (dosed between 12-1 pm.), Monday fofu Friday. Please call foe Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at foe meeting to indr viduals with disabilities at the meetingfoearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Bany. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or caltng the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284. DebbieS. Srrtfo, Barry County Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given the Hastings Planning Commission win hold a Pubic Hearing cn Monday. June 2.2003, at 730 pm. in the Hastings City Hal Council Chamber, 201 E. State Street. Hastings, Michigan. The purpose ot the Pubic Hearing is tor the Planning Commission to hear comments and make on page 20 tion of this notice. May 5. 2003 Robert L. Byington 222 West Apple Street P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Mtchtgan 49058-0248 (269) 945-9557 Randouiph L. Teogardm. for Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings, Michigan 269-945-2401 (5/15) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in foe conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Susan Alcala, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION), dated December 2. 1996. and recorded in foe Office of foe Regater of Deeds tor the County of Barry in foe State of Michigan on December 30, 1998. in Uber 681, Paga(s) 989, on which Mortgage there Is claimed to be due al the date of this Notice, tor principal and interest, foe sum of $77,039.96 and no proceedings hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof. whereby foe power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, Notice la hereby given that on June 19,2003, at 1:00 pm., on foe steps d foe Courthouse In the City of Hastings, that being the place for hortng foe Circuit Court tor foe County of Barry, there wB be ottered for sate and sold to foe highest bidder, at pubic sale, tor the purpose ot satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest al 9.00 percent par annum, legal costs, attorney foes, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Conseco Financing Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ tows, to-wtt LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN­ NING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 19. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56*32- WEST 348.48 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 19; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 16*53- EAST 25000 FEE^, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56*32- EAST 348 48 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 19; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 16*53- WEST 250.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shal be six (6) months from foe date of sate unless foe property is aban­ doned, in which case foe redemption period shall be foirty (30) days from foe date ot sate or aban­ donment If abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT, FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P301B3) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Mkfoigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9880 Dated: May 5. 2003 (6/12) (5-15) DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS EAST STATE STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT a determination regarding a request by Bruce Case for re-zoning ot a parcel ot land located al 915 East Rairoad Street from D-2 (Induetrial District) to A-O (Apartment-Office District). See map The City ol Hastings is seeking proposals tor construction material testing services for foe wxl legal below. Legal description on said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS SEC 17 T3N R8W 915 E RAILROAD ST PART OF LOTS 1. 2. 3.4. 5, 6. 7. East State Street Reconstruction Project This project consists of 2000 teat of roadway recon­ struction and widening, water main, svwtary sewer main, and storm water drainage improve­ ments. Al testing requirements and methods shal be in strict accordance with the Michigan 8 OF BLK 3 AND PART OF LOTS 2 A 3 OF BLK 2 OF BENNETT & KENFIELD*S ADD AND PART Department of Transportation's 2003 Interim Standard Specifications tor Construction and other such special provisions and supplemental specifications ttvd are a part of foe contract OF VACATED UNION ST DESC AS COM AT A PT ON THE E & W 1/4 LN SD SEC THAT IS 643 5 FT E OF THE CENTER OF SD SEC TH N 46 5 DEG W ’08 9 FT TH N 46 DEG E 231 FT. TH N 80 DEG E TO THE N A E UNE OF THE PLAT. TH SEXY ALONG THE N UNE OF SO PLAT TO THE E A W 1/4 UNE OF SEC 17. TH W ALONG THE 1M UNE TO RO B. EX BEG AT A PT ON THE NEXY RM LINE OF RAILROAD ST. WHICH IS N 44 DEG 50 MIN W 104 FT FROM CORNER LOT 5 BLK 3 SD PLAT TH N 44 DEG 50 MIN W 4 FT. TH N 52 DEG 57 MIN E 220 FT. TH S 58 DEG 18 MIN E 117.25 FT . TH S 48 DEG 3 MIN W 116 FT. TH W 164 FT. TH S 45 DEG 10 MIN W 15.50 FT . TH N 44 DEG 50 MIN W 16 FT. TO P.O B documents. Sealed Proposals shad be dearly marked on foe outside of foe submittal package-Material Tasting Services- and shall be received el the Office of foe City Cterii/Treesurer. 201 East State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058, until 2X» p.m. on Thursday. May 29. 2003. at which time they shall be opened and pubtiefy read aloud Services are expected to commence immediately upon being awarded Questions regarJng the proposals should be directed to Rob Atkins, P.E., Gove Associates. Inc., at 269-373-7518 or Tim Girrbach. City ol Hastings, at 269-945-2468. Attention Hastings High School SENIORS The Annual Graduation Issue of ... Hastings will be MORE SPORTS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of Cornell Pope. Trust dated November 30.1994 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Cornell Pope, who lived at 9072 Cedar Creek Road. Delton. Michigan 49046 died February 22. 2003 leaving a certain trust under the name of Cornell Pope, and dated November 30. 1994. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Hastings City Bank was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the dece­ dents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust wifl be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Hastings City Bank the named trustee at 150 West Court Street Hastings. Mctvgan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publica­ Banner May 22, 2003 Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by Written comments win be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said heanng should be directed to the City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 800 649 3777 Everil Q. Manshum City Clerk Friday, May 16* 'NOTE: If your portraits were done at White’s Photo, they have already furnished us with a copy. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 15, 2003 STORM, continued from page 1 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. Watson, a married man and Wanda Watson, his wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 30, 2000, and recorded on July 6. 2000 in Document No. 1046341 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., assignee by an assignment dated Feb. 5,2001, which was recorded on May 25, 2001, in Document No. 1060415, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dale here­ of the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 01/100 dollars ($61,851.01). including interest at 8.500% per mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on Juno 19,2003. Said premises are satiated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 Post of Section 10. Town 1 North. Rango 7 West, Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence 491 Feet South along tho Section lino in the center of M-66 tor beginning; thence East 335 Foot; thence North 250 Feet; thence West 335 Feet: thence South 250 Foot to tho Place of Beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 montofs) from the date of such sate, unless determined in which case too redemption period Shan bo X days from toe date of such sale. Dated: May 15, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593 1306 Interested Purchasers: Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate #200317783 TeamM (5/15) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THtS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTABCD WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Deborah Comp, a single woman (original mortgagors) to DMA Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 1998, and recorded on December 21, 1998 in Document No. 1022635, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to toe Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated April 1,1999, which was recorded on October 8, 1999, in Document No. ; 036X1, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of FIFTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED ONE AND 07/ IX ddtars ($55,501.07). todudtog interest at 7.500% per Under the power of sale contained in said provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- venue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 10O pjn., on May 29. 2003. Said premises an situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Lot 7, Block 15, of Daniel Striker s Addition to tho City of Hastings, according to tho recorded Block 15 of too Plat of Daniel Striker's Addition, according to too recorded piat thereof as record­ ed in Liber 1 of Plats on Pago 11, Barry County Records. The redemption period shal bo 6 monto(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined in which case the redemption period shall bo X days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trod & Trett, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegiaph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200317340 Teams (5/15) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539­ 7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Deteuit has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by: David E. Dragoo and Denise S. Dragoo. husband and wife to Republic Bank. Mortgagee dated December 23. 1998, and recorded on January 5. 1999. in Document Number 1023195. County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by an as­ signment dated May 1. 1999. and recorded on May 17. 1999. in Document Number 1029621. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY NINE AND 29/1X DOLLARS ($129,72929), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sals of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of tnem, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1:X o'clock pm. on June 19. 2003. Said premises are situated in City of Mid­ dleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: LOT 16 OF HUNTERS RIDGE ESTATES AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 12. The redemption period shal be 6 months from toe date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6X.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from toe date of such sale. Dated: May 8. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 303X Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hits. Michigan 48334 THB Ftftti IS A DEBT CQLLECIQfi ATTEMPTS! TO COLLECT A DEBT. BELOW IF YOU Aflk fi ACTIVE Default has boon made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas P. Blodgett and Nicole M. Blodgett, huebend and wife, to Banc Ono Financial Services, Inc., mortgagee rtiiteri June 25. 1997 and recorded June 27. 1997 in Liber 700, Page 13. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee fka Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee by assignment dated Juno 6.1998 and recorded on January 10. 2002 in document number 1072841. Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo duo on such mortgage the sum of Thirty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight and 74/100 Dollars ($32,938.74) including interUnder the power of sale contained in the mort- notice is hereby given toat the mortgage wil be foredoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on June 19,2003. The premises aro located in the City of Nashvtee, Barry County, Michigan, and aro de­ scribed as: A parcel of tend in the Northwest 1/4 ot section 22. Town 2 North. Rango 7 West, more particu­ larly described as the South 330 toot of the North 594 teat of toat part of the North 1/2 of the North­ west 1/4 of section 22. lying West of the canterItoe of highway M-66. The redemption period she* bo 6 months from ter 11 lined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simuttanaous resolution with the borrower. ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 207.0877 Nextel Sales, Service and Accessories • Digital Cellular Phone (6-12) William Barr 269-623-8901 • Nextel Direct Connect® (digital two­ way radio • Mobile Messaging (text and numeric) • Wireless Web Services House for Sale by Owner (6-12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth Romero and Octavio Romero husband and wife as Joint Tenants (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . Mortgagee, dated August 30.2001. and recorded on September 21. 2001 in Liber Instrument • 1066340 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR AND 13/IX dollars ($54,574.13). including interest at 14.375% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:X p.m., on June 19. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 69 ol Lapham s Airport Lots #2. according to the Recorded Plat Thereof, as Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 87. Also. Lot 27 of Lapham s Airport Lots. According to too Recorded Plat Thereof, as Recorded m Uber 3 of Plate on Page IX. Barry County Records. The redemption period snail bo 6 month(s) from toe date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6X ,3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of wch sale Dated: May 15, 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 304X Telegraph Road. Suite 2X Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200223593 Team X (5/5) ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J. Orr, aka Timothy James Orr. a single person (original mortgagors) to First Federal of Michigan, tho Michigan operating name of Charter Ona Bank. F.S.B., Mortgagee, dated May 7,1999, and recorded on May 19, 1999 In Instrument #1029789 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY-NINE THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AND 24/1X dollars ($29,68824), indudtog interest at 5 260% per annum 1 Under the power ot ante contained in said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Ml. at 1X p.m., on May 29, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are Thai part of the East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast fractional 1/4 Section 6 Town 3 North, Range 9 West Rutland Township Barry County Michigan described as commencing at the Fast 1/4 comer of said Section thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 1334.36 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4 thence North X degrees X minutes 27 seconds 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast 1/4 to the Point ot Beginning thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 666.92 feet thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 10 seconds West 250.0 feet along the West line of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4, Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East 666 83 toot; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds East Southwest 1/4 Northeast 1/4 to tho Point of Begnning. Subject to and together with an ease­ ment tor ingress, ogress and utBty purposes over the East 66 foot to the South 940 of said East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 Northeast 1/4. Tho redemption period shall bo 12 months) from the date ol such sale. Dated: April 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Mi 48025 Ate #200317279 (5/15) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barty County Board of Commissioners held May 13, 2003, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. CITY OF HASTINGS Sunday’s high winds and heavy rainfall contributed to the demise of these huge tree limbs at the comer of S. Jefferson and Walnut streets in Hastings. (Photo by Susan Temere) on city properly fell on top of it. A tree on Marshall Street, between Michigan and Jef­ ferson, fell on a trampoline. , He credits the city’s winter tree trimming program for limiting the number of fallen trees and branches. About 250-300 trees per year are trimmed and dead wood elimi­ nated, Girrbach said. McIntyre said rainfall for the first 12 days of May nearly surpasses the amount received during the entire month of May in 2002. year s state conference. He has been a member of the track team for four years, currently serving as a captain of the team. He ran cross country as well, earning a var­ sity letter his sophomore year. He is a scholar athlete. He was chosen as the Hugh O’Brien representative from Hastings for the Class of 2003. He has competed in Business Professionals of America, receiv­ ing a 6th and 3rd place at regional competi­ tion his freshman year. He has been a mem­ ber of the Excel and Key clubs and S.A.D.D., and is current president of the French Cub. He was advertising editor of the yearbook his junior year and was an an­ nouncer at one of the high school’s Powder Puff games. He has participated in Walk for Warmth, volunteered at Thornappte Manor and Northeastern’s Ice Cream So­ cial, and waited tables for a Habitat for Hu­ manity dinner. He was a Junior Honor Guard during last year’s graduation cere­ mony. He has been Student of the Month. He was a member of the National Honor Society in llth and 12th grade. He's re­ ceived an academic letter and pin, was an elementary aide at Southeastern, was a fifth-grade camp counselor and has worked as a YMCA summer playground counselor for the past two years. He has had roles in three high school plays and four musicals. He was a member of the Concert Choir this year and was selected as a member in the SWMVF Honor’s Choir. He played alto saxophone for four years in the band, where he was also a section leader. He played in Jazz Band Night and went to the Detroit Jazz Festival twice. He has partici­ pated in solo and ensemble competition and the Hastings City Band. He plans to attend Michigan State Uni­ versity’s James Madison College, where he recently competed in the Alumni Scholar­ ship Competition. He plans to study foreign language, social relations and/or law. Brooke Sheldon Sheldon is the daughter of Jim and Teresa Sheldon of Hastings. She has been in the Key Club in 10th, llth aftd 12th grade, has been in SA.D.D. for two years, serving as president one year, and has been in the National Honor Society for two years, currently serving as sccrctary/treasurcr. She has been high school representa­ tive for the Community Education and Rec­ reation Center and the Barry County Silent Observer program. She was a Homecoming Court nominee, was Student of the Month a Happy 60th Birthday NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 507 W. State Rd. IN TAFFFE ADDITION—Three-bedroom ranch, two-staff garage. To settle estate. $125,000. (269) 945-9865. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hoid a Public Hearing on Tuesday. May 27, 2X3, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Half Council Chambers. 201 E State Street. Hastings Michigan, to review the Special Aseeaement Roll on the Downtown Parking Assessment District. Information on the abovt. Public Heanng and minutes of said heanng will be available at the office of the City Ctent. 201 East State Street. Hastings Michigan The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, or call 269-945-2468 or TDD ceil relay service 1 -800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk said this year’s May rainfall is good and helpful to water tables and noted, “farmers arc reaping the benefits." Regarding the power outages, Pietryga said, “we appreciate the patience of our (Consumers Energy) customers over the last several days. It took longer to make physical repairs than just handling circuits. The restoration process was very construc­ tion-oriented " SENIORS, continued from page 3 If you see RUTHIE on May 19,b— please wish her , Rain from May 1-12 totaled 436 inches this year, he said, compared lq433 inches in all of May 2002. Looking on the bright side. McIntyre HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS NOTICE ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL ELECTION JUNE 9, 2003 Available at the Hastings Area Schools Administration Office, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Write or call (269) 948-44X to receive applications for an absent voter ballot. Final application date is Saturday, June 7, 2003, from 8:X a.m. - 2:00 p.m. as a junior and senior, and was on the Stu­ dent Council for two years, serving as vice president one year. She has been a member of the Youth Ad­ visory Council since she was a sophomore, and served as YAC’s representative on the Barry Community Foundation board her senior year. She is a member of St. Rose’s Youth Group, is a volunteer at Tendercare Nursing Home, works part-time at Al Fresco, has attended various leadership conferences, and has competed in the Liter­ acy Council's Community Spelling Bee for the past two years. She plans to attend St. Maty’s College of Notre Dame, majoring in Secondary Eng­ lish Education and minoring in French, with the goal of becoming an English teacher and traveling abroad. Sherwood is the daughter of Craig and Becky Sherwood of Hastings. She has been on the honor roll during all four years of high school. She has been a member of the high school band and color guard through high school, participating in band solo and ensemble competition in 10th grade and serving as color guard sec­ tion leader her senior year. She has been a Key Club member since 10th grade. She has been a member of the Excel Club for the past two years and has served as the club’s secretary. She’s been a member of S.A.D.D. for the past two years. She is a member of the National Honor Society. She was Student of the Month in 10th grade and Exchange Club Student of the Month in 12th grade. She played softball in ninth grade. She is a teacher’s aide this year. She has received an academic letter and pin. She was on the Homecoming Court in 12th grade, was a camp counselor for fifth­ graders in 12th grade, attended the Rotary Life Leadership Conference in llth grade, and attended the Young Peoples Citizen­ ship Conference in llth grade. In the community she has been a volun­ teer at the FIA, Tendercarc and Noah’s Ark and participated in community service pro­ jects with the Excel and Key dubs in 10th, llth and 12th grades. She plans to attend Michigan State Uni­ versity to study education with the goal of becoming an elementary school teacher. BUSINESS, continued from page 1 an elite group." While at the four-day conference, BPA members also participated in business workshops and general sessions and voted for the new team of National Business Pro­ fessionals of America officers. The local students expressed apprecia­ tion to the many individuals, businesses and groups who helped to defray the cost of their trip including the Exchange Club of Hastings, Lions Club, Hastings Women’s Club, Dr. Diane Ebaugh, Dr. Stacey Garri­ son, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Miller Real Estate, Edward Jones, David and Bonnie Koons, the Tyden Group, and the C. A. Schoessel Memorial Fund of the Hastings Educational Enrichment Founda­ tion. Business Professionals of America is the career/technical student organization for students enrolled in business programs. Hastings business teachers who support the BPA activities are BPA Chapter Advi­ sor Mary Dawson, Department Head Pat­ rick Purgiel, Nancy Cottrell and Tracy George. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 15. 2003 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES - Earlene McMullin reads a poem about her mother, Virginia McMullin. The poem was written by Virginia’s husband Earl pictured at right. The plaque on this stone lists the names of deceased Rotarians and fam­ ily members for whom the trees at Charlton Park have been dedicated. - ' ■ • • THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian E. Winters, married man and KacyE. Winters, a married woman (onginal mortgagors) to Charter One Mortgage Corporation successor by mei ger to Charter One Credit Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 30. 2001. and recorded on May 15. 2001 in Document No. 1059765 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND FIFTY-SIX AND 63/100 dollars (S94.056.63). including interest at 8.790% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gagee premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on June 5. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described The South 1/2 of Lot 10 and the South 1/2 of the East 1 rod of Lol 9 of Stock 14 of Daniel Striker’s Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded piat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records. Subject to easements, reserva­ tions. restrictions and limitations of record, if any The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: May 1,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200318106 Team W (5/22) Hastings Rotary Club President Jeff Mansfield spoke about the club's “Trees of Remembrance’ program. Prelude and postlude music during the Trees of Remembrance service was performed by Jessica Woodman­ see and Jessica Cheeseman, students at Hastings High School. Rotary tree dedicated to McMullin and Couch One new ‘Tree of Remembrance* is growing in Qwrllpn Park, as .a special me ­ morial lo the late Virginia Coggins McMullin and Roger William Alfred Couch. The tree has been placed there through the Hastings Rotary Club’s “Trees of Re­ membrance” program, which dedicates trees to the memory of deceased Rotarians and family members. May this tree “wc plant in memory this day be for us a symbol of the healing of grief for our departed loved ones and an ev­ erlasting testimony for generations to come of their faithfulness, fruitfulness and love,” said the Rev. Nelson Lumm, interim pastor of Hastings First Presbyterian Church, who delivered the meditation at Monday's pro­ gram. “The trees along the river of life yield leaves and fruit for the healing of the na­ tions; our creator’s desire is that all of the creation live together in harmony, fruitful­ ness, love and peace.” he said. Virginia McMullin, wife of Earl McMullin, was born in rural Kansas in 1916. The couple moved to Hastings in the early 1950s to build and operate a new plant. Together they started Hastings Fiber Glass in May, 1959. She was active in the Presbyterian Church, community groups and charities. Family and travel were en­ joyed by Virginia. Lumm noted that along with the good times in her life, there were some heart­ breaking times. One “very sad day” was June 23. 1980 when a son died in a crash as the family watched. The tragedy drew the couple closer, he said. In 1988. Virginia successfully battled cancer and later had a heart attack and then fought more cancer. She died Aug. 14. 2001. She always looked on the bright side. Lumm said. Roger Couch, who died Oct. 21. 2002. was bom in Birmingham. England in 1931 and lived through the German bombing of Ehlers, cont. from page 2 land Security program. The man said he's concerned that Americans may be losing the rights they were guaranteed more than two centuries ago in the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitu­ tion. Ehlers said he has advocated a sunset for the bill after three years, but has agreed re­ luctantly to five. “I could not have voted for a permanent Patriot Bill.” he said. I’m concerned about our civil liberties as well.” The congressman admitted U.S. Attor­ ney General John Ashcroft "has pushed the limits of our liberties.” He added, however, that foreigners held at Guantanomo Bay in the Caribbean should not have the same rights as U.S. citizens. Ehlers agreed the Bill of Rights “is un­ der attack, but it’s been undei attack for more than 200 years and it’s held up pretty well.” his homeland. He pursued an engineering degree, wtyle supporting family and.him­ self. Roger was interested in designing homes and schools and restoring old buildings and created his own engineering company in England. When he first moved to America, Rotari­ ans made him feel welcome in his new country. Roger enjoyed people, loved music and mental stimulation, Lumm said. Roger was preceded in death by two spouses. Hir widow, Martha Crisly Couch, survives. Interesting common elements of Roger Couch and Virginia McMullin. Lumm said, are that they both had deep love experi­ ences with their spouses, both moved to a new area they had not experienced before, both battled their own illnesses as well as their spouse’s, both found fulfillment in helping others and giving of self, they en­ joyed people, made an impact on those around them and were “wonderful models for all of us. “May we, too, be so blessed by loved ones and so cared for by those wc love in all our seasons of life, death and beyond,” Lumm said. During the meditation, he said Martha Couch has shared a significant insight with him regarding her interest in photography. As she photographed a river, she began to see reflected life. Rather than seeing what's in a river, she focused on what is reflected in the river of life beyond, beside and along the river’s edge. “When wc look into death, we can be­ hold the authentic reflection of life as seen through the lens of our being.” Lumm said. Rotary President Jeff Mansfield spoke about the “Trees of Remembrance” pro­ gram, Norm Barlow gave the invocation. Fred .Jacobs was the soloist for the memo­ rial music and the Rev. Willard Curtis gave the benediction. Prelude and postlude mu­ sic was by Jessica Woodmansee and Jes­ sica Cheeseman. students at Hastings High School. After the service. Rotarians and guests had lunch near the park’s historic church. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DE3T. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dean Mesacar and Misty Mesecar, husband and wifo (original mortgagors) to Northpointe Bank, Mortgagee, dated April 28. 2000, and recorded on May 2. 2000 in Liber Document *1043782 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWELVE AND 56/100 dollars ($39,612.56). including interest at 12.950% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m., on May 29, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF FREEPORT, Barry County. Michigan, md «e described as: PARCEL N: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 C<“ SECTION 14. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION 14; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59' 55- WEST 1320 39 FEET. ALONG THE NORTH­ LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46’ 19* WEST 660.00 FEET, ALONG THE WEST JNE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4. OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46’ 19’ WEST 330.00 FEET. ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59’ 55* EAST 989.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 48’ 32* EAST 330.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59’ 55* WEST 989 96 FEET. TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR CHARLTON PARK ROAD. PARCEL O: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION 14; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59’ 55' WEST 1320 39 FEET. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46’ 19“ WEST 990.00 FEET. ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46’ 19" WEST 327.98 FEET. ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53’ 09* EAST 989 57 FEET. ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 48’ 32- EAST. 325.96 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59’ 55" WEST 989.75 FEET TO THE PO'NT OF BEGINNING. SUB­ JECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR CHARLTON PARK ROAD The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: April 24, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TEAM H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200317276 Team H (5/15) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conrt.vons of a mortgage made by DAR­ REN J. MOORED AND KIMBERLY D MOORED. HUSBAND AND WIFE Io UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. US. DEPT OF AGRI­ CULTURE now known as USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee, dated January 15. 1992. and recorded on January 15.1992. in Uber 531. on page 869, Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred four thousand seventy seven and 23/100 Dollars ($104,077.23). including interest at 8.250% per annum as modified by agreement dated 5-15-97 Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on June 12.2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: LOTS 5 AND 8 OF BLOCK 62 OF THE VIL­ LAGE OF MIDDLE Jiu* E. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT n.cREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 27. The redemption period shalI be 6 months from, the date of sucn sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: May 8. 2003 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information Please Call. (248) 540-7701 (5/29) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. Branch and Kann Branch, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25. 2002 and recorded April 1, 2002 In Instrument number 1077474. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage thv sum of Two Hundred Thee Thousand Three Hundred Ninety and 17/100 Dollars ($203,390.17) inctoang interest at the rate of 8.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on June 12, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: The West 270 feet of toe North 330 fee t of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. Town 2 North, Range 9 West together with a parcel of land in toe West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. described as beginning at the Intersection of the East 1/8 line of said Section 33 end toe South fine of Lof 84 of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1. as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 49. thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes West .22 feet along the South line of said Lot 84, to toe East line of Reynolds Road Cul-de-sac; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes West 111.0 fee! Nong the East line of said Cul-de-sac; thence South 89 degrees 38 minutes East .70 feet to the East 1/8 line of sNd Section 33; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes end 30 seconds East 111.0 feet to the place of beginning; excepting there­ from any and al parts of Lots 83 and 84 of said piat lying East of said East 1/8 line of Section 33 The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: May 8. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 221.0919 (6/5) • • • • • • All 48 States vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East Coast - west coast Cali Toll Free: 866-795-7820 Special meeting caked to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Rogers. Flint. Lyons. Lee. McKenna. Greenfield, Carr and 7 guests. Motion made and approved by voice vote to award Wal-Mart sewer project bid to Wyoming Excavating. Motion made and approved by voice vote to award Flexfab Road Commission sewer project bid to Wyoming Excavating. Motion made and approved by voce vote to support Community VIS. Motion made and approved by voice vote to confirm recommended committee members. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna, Clerk (5-15) Notlca o< Mortgaga Foreckwura THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Datault has baan made m the concMions o< a mortgage made by Maroa G. Dunntngan. a sttgla woman (ongmal mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 21. 2001 and racordod on May X. 2001 aa document No 1060603 ,n Barry County Records. Mdvgan. and was assigned by sard mortgagee Id the DU Mortgage Capital Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated January 2. 2003. which was recorded on Aprs 7. 2003. Document <1101548 Barty County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereol the sum ol NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 99/100 dollars ($96,644 99) including interest at 9 125% per anman. Under the power ol sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made aid prowled, notice la hereby given that sad mort­ gage win be kxeciosed by a sale ol the mortgage premises, or some pat ol them. a pubic venue, at the Barry County CoufthouM In Healings. Ml. <1 1.00 p.m., on May 29. 2003 Sad premises a-e situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to tttf»s Policy, situated in the County ol Barry, Township ol Hope. Sialo of Michigan, is described as Mows: Tho West fractional 1/2 ol me Southwest frac­ tional 1/4 ol Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Mctagan. except land lying South ol East and West tughway and also except, begetting at a point on West kne ol said Section 31. 81623 tool North ol Southwest comer, thence North 628.87 teat, thence North 60*11' East 252.X test: thence North 49-26 East 219 loot; thence South 36-47' east 140 test: thence South 69*17' East 049 teat to the UBthlme: thence South 1-33'West 771.70 feet: thence North 88*44' West 243.75 teet. 88*11'West 388.45 feet to the piece of beginning. Also except commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31; thence South 405 feet; thence South 63* East 248 feet, thence North 7*49' East 524.7 feet; thence West on the East-West 1/4 line 291.6 feet to the piece of beginning Also except commencing at toe Northeast cor­ ner of the West 1/2 of the Southwest IM of Section 31 for the place of beginning; thence South on the IM line 95 feet; thence North 89*10’ West 644 feet; thence North 11*45'east 97 feet to the East-West 1/4 kne; thence North 89*10’ East 624 feet to the place of beginning. Also except commencing at the West 1M poet of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 9 North; thence South 405 feet; thence South 63* East 248 teet to the piece of beginning; thence East 1045 feet to the 1/8 Hne; thence South 848 teet; thence North 69*17* West 849 teet; thence North 36*47’West 206 8 feet to the shore of Fuhr Lake; thence Northwesterly along shore of Fuhr Lake to the place ol beginning, being part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sate. Dated: Aoril 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200234458 Team G (5/15) OPEN HOUSE You Are Cordially Invited To An OPEN HOUSE GIVEN BY THE Delton Kellogg High School 2002-2003 BUILDINGS TRADES CLASS Friday, May 23, 2003, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. 10425 Stoney Point Drive, Delton, Michigan Delton Kellogg School Board announces the opportunity to bid upon the 2002-03 building trades house. Bid forms are available in the Superintendent s Office, 327 N. Grove St. Dolton, Michigan, and at the open house. Bids must be received by 2.-00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11. 2003. Bids will be opened at that time. A winning bid wifi be approved at the regular Board Meeting on Monday. June 16. 2003, at approximately 7:15 p.m. Assured funding by the winning bid must be demonstrated. If you have any questions, call 269-623-9246. Instructor Rollie Ferris E.L.S. inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING APRIL 2B. 2003 - 7:00 P.M. Student Work Crews: Seniors Trey Badger Brian Cichy Cory Newington Trevor Pease Matt Bllin Matt Fuller Tim Houglum Jimmy Jordan Chns Kahllo Alan Lawrence David Maroriei Jordan Monica Shawn Moore Zach Oudr.q Dustin Pash Ryan Watson Bryan Card Brandon Davis Dan Ferris Adam Haines Dustin Healey Shawn Jenkins Jason Newcastle Matt Danneffei Jordan Dobbs Joe Ritchie Corey Wright Joshua Hunt Marc Reynolds Scott Kenyon Juniors Clayton Drewyor Chns Hodo Randy Kesterson Brandon Nielson Levi Reynolds Kyle Sorrell James Tolhurst Chase Hubbard Rex Ferris Jon Force Brent Geren Brandon Lester Jimmy Sweat Dave Baker Heath Kellogg Dustin Morgan Travis Parshall Cody Shoemaker Michey Dennany Eric Osborne Jason Vandyk Chad James Jimmy Rose Robert Andrews Chad Bagley Todd Champion Elizabeth Matteson, Secretary Board of Education �Page 16 - The Hastings Benner - Thursday. May 15, 2003 ObitMtUs...continued | ~Elizabetl^(Chrisrie^chriemer^ Doris P. Chapman TMB FIRM ffi A DEBT COLLECTOR attempbhq to collect a oebt. any INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ABE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY, MORTGAGE SALE 1 Oalauft ha* bean mad* m th* conditona o< a mortgage mad* by Juanita Jasinsto, by hat atuxnay to tact WMam J. Jaatoakl, to Option Ona Mortgage Corporation, a CaKiorraa Corporation Ika Aaaodataa Homa Equity Sarvicaa, Inc., mat­ gaga*. dated March 18. IBM and recorded April 2. IBM In Document number 1009675. Barry County Record*. There I* claimed Io be due on auch mortgage tho aum ot Sixty-Three Thousand Frye Hundred Eighty-Six and 58/100 Ddara (863.588-58) Inctodtog intereal at the rate ot 8.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statute* ot the State ot Michigan, notice la hereby given that the mortgage atl be toractoaad by a aale ot the mortgaged premtaea, or soma part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse In Haabnga In Barry County. Michigan al 1:00 p m, on May », JC03 The premises are located in the City cl Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 ot R. I. Hendershott Addition, excepting the South 3 lew. Frat Addition to the City ol Heeling*, formerly Wage ol Heatings, according to th* recorded plat thereof. ; The redemption period ahal be 8 month* kom the date of auch aale. unlesa the property la determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. In which case the redamplion period ahat be 30 day* horn tho date ol the aale. The totactoatog mortgagee can rescind the sale In the event a 3rd party buy* the property and there is a atmuKaraoua resolution with the borrower. Piled April 24. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney* tor Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a Calitomia Corporation Ika Associates Home Equity Santee*. Inc.. A* Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Ttoy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 FBa No. 221 1156 Pub: 4/24 - 5/22 Robert A. Tramain * Srsoria***, PX. la a debt eodactor and we no attempting to cob*Ct a debt and any Information obtained w*l be uaad lor diet purpooo. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hoe been mad* In th* concMona ot a mortgage mad* by KIM­ BERLY A. SPENCER. A SINGLE WOMAN to PAUL A GETZIN AND LYNN M GETZIN DBA WEST MICHIGAN. A MICHIGAN CORPORA­ TION. Mortgage*, dated September 20. 1007, and recorded on October 3.1807. ea Instrument No. 1002430 BARRY County Recotda. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment to CITIMORTGAGE. INC.. A DELAWARE CORPORA­ TION. by an assignment dated March 13. 2003. and reccMeg, on Aprtl 15. 2003. as ln*tnxn*nt No. 1102*5 BARRY County R*cord*. Mlcrxgan. on which mortgage than ia claimed to be du* at th* dal* hereof the sum of eighty tiousend six hundred ninety seven end 80/100 Dollars (880.807.00). Vldudng Internal at 8.125% per annum. Uirt*r the power ot sale contained In aald mortgage and the statute In auch caae made and provided, nottoa I* hereby given mat said mortgaga wB be toractoaad by a sale ot th* mort­ gaged pramiaea. or acme part al than. at public venue, al tho Barry County Courthouse. Haabnga. Ml, at 10O pan. on June 5. 2003. Said premiaas are situated CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOTS 23 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 22 (XBAOADWAY HEIGHTS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS. PAGE 48 Th* redemption period ahat be 6 month* from the dale ol auch aale. unlas* determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which caae the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date ol auch sale DATED: May 1.2003 CITIMORTGAGE. WC. Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Aesignee of Mortgegee Robert A. Tremsin & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodworth Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. M! 48009-6616 For information please cal: (248) 540-7701 (5/22) Robert A. Tremain A Aseociates, P.C. is a r nil* iihiixanu . wo wt^wrni itluii Owe e-zsL oeci collector are auempung io cor ioci a ooot any h uw inauufi ouwinco wni be ueod for that purpooo. MORTGAGE SALE - Deiadt has been matte in the conditions of a mortgage made by KATHRYN E. CHAPPELL, A SINGLE WOMAN to AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated November 22, 2000, and recorded on February 27, 2002, as Instrument No. 1075601 Ba:ry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of sixth eight thousand four hundred seventy and 84/100 Dollars (888,470.84), including interest at 11.775% per annum. under the power ot safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m. on June 12, 2003. Sold promisee aro situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan and aro described as: LOT 76 AND 77 OF THE PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 19, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. ALSO LOT 125 OF PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 19. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 8. 2003 AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A Tremam & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 (5/29) Nancy Ann Knowles Mrs. Nancy Ann Knowles, age 66. of Gun Lake. Middleville, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2003 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Knowles was bom on January 11. 1937 in Maple Grove Township. Barry County, the daughter of Arthur and Gunda (Berkaas) Pennock. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Nashville schools, graduating in 1955 from Nashville High School. Mrs. Knowles was married to Verlyn Randall Knowles on May 12, 1956. She had lived at her Gun Lake home since 1973, moving there from San Antonio. Texas when her husband retired from the United States Air Force. Mrs. Knowles was employed at Delton Kellogg Schools for 21 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She especially enjoyed spending lime with her grandchildren. Mrs. Knowles was a member of Hastings First Uniled Methodist Church, attended the Wesley Park United Methodist Church, member of Special Military Active and Retired Travel Club and long­ time Secretary of the Great Lakes Chapter. She enjoyed gardening, reading, boating, and song birds. She traveled extensively and especially enjoyed Hawaii. Mrs. Knowles is survived by her husband. Randy; daughter, Karen (Patrick) Hughes of Kentwood; sons. David (Linda) Knowles of Alto and Larry (Karen) Knowles of Byron Center; eight grandchildren. Brad, Randy, Rob, Amy, Ashley. Courtney, Nick and Zack; sisters. Alice (Tim) Boucher of Nashville and Ardyce v>. David) Youel of Palm Beach. FL. There will be no funeral home visitation. Funeral Services will be held Thursday. May 15. 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at Wesley Park United Methodist Church 1150 32nd Street. S.W., Wyoming with Pastor William Clegg. Jr. officiating. A memorial reception at the church will immediately follow services. Burial will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta at 3:00 P.M. following services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Amercian Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Doris Cappon BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - Doris I. Cappon. age 89, of Baltimore Township. Barry County, passed away Thursday. May 8,2003 at Woodlawn Meadows Village in Hastings. Ms. Cappon was bom August 19. 1913 in Hastings, the daughter of John and Ivah (Pratt) Cappon. Doris graduated from Hastings High School in 1931. Ms. Cappon was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 41 year,, where she was secretary of Local 138. She retired December 31,1974. She was a volunteer escort at Pennock Hospital for over 30 years. Past President of Pennock Auxiliary, a member of the GFWC-Hastings Women s Club for more than 20 years, a member of Guild 3 Hendershot Ladies Aid Society, and the Hendershot Birthday Club. Doris had many special interests, some of which were knitting, working in her garden among the flowers, watching the wildlife on her property and traveling. She also enjoyed visiting with her friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ms. Cappon is survived by cousins; special neighbors and friends. Graveside Services were held on Saturday. May 10. 2003 at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Cabriel Aaron Meehan MIDDLEVILLE - Gabriel Aaron Meehan, was bom on April IS. 2003 to Ben and Kelly Meehan, of Middleville. Gabriel was diagnosed with anencephaly. which is an incomplete formation of the brain, in late December. His parents made the decision to carry him to term, and give him the chance to live out his life as God intended. We savored each day we spent with him in the womb. He was so strong and vibrant there. But it was after cutting his life­ source. the umbilical cord, that he could not sustain life. Gabriel struggled to give his parents and family 10 precious hours before peacefully reluming to his Heavenly Fetner. The deci­ sion of choosing life has left us with the joy and peace of having known and loved a lit­ tle angel. Gabriel is also survived by his brother. Zachery Meehan and his sister. Emmarie Meehan. Also his grandparents. Chris and Mary Meehan of Kentwood. Shorty and Barb Williams and Zip and Dale Stevens, all of Middleville. Gabriel's life and death were celebrated by Pastor Ray Townsend at the United Methodist Church. Caledonia, in a beauti­ ful, meaningful, heartfelt service. It was so touching, for Pastor Ray walked with us during our journey of faith, held our hands at the hospital, and held and loved our little aagel. • g Gabriel is buried in a small, country cemetery in Fife Lake, surrounded by gen­ erations of loved ones. In his short life, he knew nothing but unconditional love, and touched the hearts and souls of many. He continues to impact the world with the decision of choosing life for a little boy whose hours on this earth were numbered, but was given the chance to fulfill his purpose, and then, unto a heav­ enly destiny. Kenneth R Benson HASTINGS - Kenneth R. Benson, age 51, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, May 13. 2003 in Willard, Ohio. Mr. Benson was bom November 30, 1951 in Cadillac. ML, the son of Robert K. and Amelia R. (Carlson) Benson. Mr. Benson graduated from Cadillac High School, class of 1969 and graduated from Lake Superior State University in Engineering Technology in 1974. He was presently employed at Dixon Engineering for the past 20 years in Lake Odessa. ML. before that be worked for Northwood Heat Treat of Cadillac and Mancelona Steel Plating Co. He enjoyed hunting, bowling, golfing and family get together* and his many nieces and nephews. While in Cadillac he was a member of the First Christian Church. He was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his parents. Robert K. and Amelia R. Benson of Cadillac; brothers. William (Jill) Benson of Cadillac. Jon (Jackie) Benson of Alpena; sisters, Kristine (Steve) Liebrecht of Adrian. Karen (Steve) Sterzick of Alto. Debra (Mathias) Buckson of Ypsilanti; also many aunts and uncles and 20 special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents. Arthur and Anna Benson and maternal grandparents, Edville and Millie Carlson. Visitation will be held Thursday. May 15, 2003 from 2-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. at the Peterson Funeral Home. Cadillac. Funetal services will be held Friday. May 16. 2303 at 12:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church, Cadillac. MI. Reverend David McMahon, officiating. Burial will be a: Clam Lake Township Cemetery. Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to 'he First Baptist Church Building Fund. Envelopes are available at the Peterson Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by the Peterson Funeral Home. Cadillac. HASTINGS - Doris P. Chapman, age 93. of Hastings, died Monday. May 12. 2003 at Hastings' Woodlawn Meadows. Mrs. Chapman was bom on October 26. 1909 in Freeport. MI. the daughter of Myron & Laura (Buehler) Thompson. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended the Jones School. Freeport High School, graduating in 1926 from Hastings High School. She was married to Roland D. Chapman on December 25. 1933 in Freeport. They lived in Detroit until 1946. moving to California where she lived for nearly 40 years before moving to Hastings in 1985. Mrs. Chapman owned and operated "Chapman's Draperies' in California for many years. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarcne. Order of the Eastern Star and the Rebekahs. Mrs. Chapman is survived by her sisters. Ethel M. English and Lois K. Nash, both of Hastings; and several nieces i nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband: Roland on Sept. 17, 1988; sister. Iola Swanson; brothers. Vernon, Gerald & Paul Thompson. Respecting her wishes, private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers' Disease Foundation. Hastings Church of the Nazarene or Christ Life Ministries, 6236 U.S. 31 South. Grawn. MI 49637. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. David H. Smith David H. Smith, age 90. of Sun City. Arizona and Lake Odessa, passed away with dignity on May 2,2003 in Arizona. Mr. Smith was a resident of Lake Odessa until his retremem in 1978. after which he resided in Arizona and Michigan. He was a graduate of Albion College, and had a successful career in the insurance industry. Mr. Smith was an avid participant in many community affairs and was a strong supporter of his panicular interest, good public education for everyone. He took great pride in having helped start a number of people in other thriving ventures. He was a member of Willowbrook United Methodist Church in Sun City, and the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Mr. Smith is survived by bis wife, Louise of Pittsburg and Sun City; many grandchildren; nieces and nephews who all have places in their hearts reserved for him. A memorial service will be held at noon on June 21, 2003 at the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Contributions in Mr. Smith's memory may be made to Sunshine Services 9980 Santa Fe Drive. Sun City. AZ. 85351, which is an organization that was dear to him. "If a measure of a man is the depth of friendships made, we have been graced by few finer." Arrangements were handled by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake "Odessa. CALEDONIA - Elizabeth (Christie) Schriemer. age 78. died suddenly Saturday afternoon. May 10, 2003, departing this world for a borne in Heaven. "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree; they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruix in old age; they will stay fresh and green." Psalm 92:12-14 Elizabeth Christie was bom September 23. 1924 in West New York. New Jersey, the seventh child of her Scots-Irish immigrant parents. she attended Hope College where she developed her outstanding musical gifts and met her husband. Don Schriemer. They were married December 24. 1947. They had four children: James. Dale. Christie and David whom they raised with grace and wisdom. Betty's love and musical skills were evident to all. Her ability to adapt to different phases of life was remarkable. She became a wonderful mother and later completed her college degree. She reinvigorated her musical abilities after her children were older, singing with her son Dale and directing the choir at Alaska Baptist Church for over ten years. She encouraged many people to develop a love for God and music. In retirement, she became an artist and remained an accomplished pianist. She look great joy in all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, encouraging them in their faith. Every Christmas her grandchildren shared their musical accomplishments as part of the celebration and she applauded each one. On the day of her sudden death she spoke death she spoke at a mother­ daughter luncheon at Whitneyville Bible Church, where she worshipped and referenced the Psalm above. She truly flourished and bore fruit She will be sorely missed by her husband, Don and her children, James (Lois) Schriemer, Dale (Mary Witte) Schriemer. Christie (Mark) Kolk and David (Paula) Schriemer and her grandchildren: Peter. Mark. Stephen and Emily Schriemer; Derek (Amber) and Justin Witte: Bryan. Jason and Brandon Kolk; Daniel Clara and Anna Schriemer and one great-grandchild, Mirabella Wine. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers and sister, and a beloved brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James and EtbnLCook. A memorial service was held at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel on Mty 14, 2003. Memorial contributions may be made to Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship or Whitneyville Bible Church. Arrangements were made by Zaagman Memorial Chapel, Grand Rapids. John James Jerow GRAND RAPIDS - John James Jerow, age 84, of Grand Rapids, died Sunday. May 11.2003. He is survived by his daughters, Joyce Jerow and Carol (Paul) Jerow Laura; brother, Richard (Pat) Jerow; sister, Katherine Hill; grandchildren, John and Jason (Sally) Comillie and J. Alexander Laura. Our father loved his family, had a strong faith, worked hard and took pleasure in helping others. His passing leaves a deep void in our lives. John's family is grateful for the support given by doctors, nurses, friends, staff of East Kentwood High School and the loving and gentle people from Hospice. Without their guidance our "journey" with dad would have been unbearable. John's family will be celebrating a Memorial Mass of the Christian Burial at St Paul the Apostle Church. 2750 Burton St. SE, with Msgr. Ernest P. Schneider, presiding at 11XX) A.M. on June 7,2003. Memorial contributions may be made to Home of Hope. 1175 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids. MI. 49508. Arrangements were made by O"BrienEggebeen-Gerst. Grand Rapids. www,rcmfuncralhotnes.cocn �The Hastings Banner - Thunday. May 15. 2003 - Page 17 Exercise doesn't have to be a drag, students at Southeastern learned Wednesday during ACES" — "All Stu­ dents Exercise Simultaneously" — ac­ tivities. They played with hula hoops, engaged in tugs of war, threw balls, scurried around on scooters, and other­ wise found fun ways to get their bodies moving. Helping kids get motivated to exercise is one of the reasons a gym teacher first promoted ACES day. SE gym teacher Jan Bowers said. ACES has grown into an international event in which many schoolchildren learn the value of exercise. Even rain didn't deter the SE fun, as students moved indoors to participate in the various activities. Pictured is an early elementary student trying to pitch plastic balls into a con­ tainer. Upper elementary students play a version of horseshoes. Students learn that exercise is FUN! CITY OF HASTINGS 2002 Annual Water Quality Report CtTY OF HASTINGS WATER QUALITY FOR 2002 Jumping rope was one of the many activities. rural livestock operations and wSdMe • Inorganic contaminants, such ss sake and metals, which can be naturaky occurring or result tram urban stormwaler runoff, industrial or domestic wastewatw discharges, ok and gas produc­ tion. ironing or terming • Pesbodes snd herbicides, when may come tom a variety of sources such as agneukm, urban stoonwatw runoff. and rowdenoal uses • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts ol industrial Dow Customer: We ere pleased lo present a summary ol the quality ot the water provided to you durng the past yew The Sale Drinking Wator Act (SOWA) requires tha utaoes issue an annual ■Consumer Confidence' report to customers in adtfiton lo othw notices ma may be required by lew. The City ot Hastings vigilanttorn has never had a violalion *il maximum contaminant levels Thio report is a snapshot a lea yew s water quWity Included aru desake about whwe your wear comes tram, wtia « contains, how it compares to ERA snd state standards, and the neks our water testing and IrsatmerX are designed to prevent We are commuted to provkfing you with adormstion because informed consumers Simons, urtian stoonwalw runofl and swxx: syaMms. be the results ot oil end gas production and mining activities m order lo ensure that tap waler is sale Io drink. ERA prescribes regulations which limit the amount ot certain contaminants in WATER SYSTEM INFORMATION tied water, which must provids the seme protection tor public health Ings occur on the 2nd snd 4ih Mondays of each month in City Hall at 7:30 pm The pubke is welcome It you have any questions about this report or any other ques­ tions pertaining to the City ol Hastxigs (kinkmg waler, please con­ tact Danes Carr. City of Hastings Watw Department. at 945-2331 KEY DEFINITIONS Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highoa leva of a contaminant tha to stowed in Miking waler MCLs we sa as close to the MCLGs as tosskto using ms boa available treatment technology WATER SOURCE The City of Hastings is supplied by groundwater from 4 wells focatsd within me City hoiks. Three of the lour wells are in excess of 290 feet deep and supply a vary good quality of water During the yew 2002. the City ol Hastings distributed 349 minion gallone ol waler This water was dtotributod not only to residential customers but also to industry focatsd within the City ol Hastings contaminant to drinking waler below, which there is no known or expected risk to health MCLGs atow tor a marge: of safety Action Level: The concentration ol a conlammant. which, k exceeded, triggers treatment or other requrements. which a water system must know IMPORTANT INFORMATION Students could only use their hands to propel small scooters around the SE hallway Second-grader Kelly Lynn Curtis pulls hard on her part of the rope during a tug of war activity. WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE Drinking water, including bcUed watar. may reasonably be The City ol Hastings also (fid sampling lor ms 'Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule ' These reeuks ere avekable a me Wear Treatment Plant tram 7 DO am. through 3:30 pm. week­ days. or by caking 268-945-2331 The tokowing table fists the reeuks of every regdaed contami­ nant that we detected In your (kinking waler during the 2002 cM- The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contammants and potential health effects can bo obtained by ca&ng the EPA's Sale Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in (tank­ ing water than the general population. Immunocompromised per­ sons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, per­ sons who have undergone organ transplants. people with HIV/Aids or other immune system disorders, some ekJeriy. and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advtoe about drinking water from their health care providers. EPAACDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Crypto-sporidium and other microbial con­ taminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotkne (1­ 800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled waler) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and not necsssaniy axtcMa dial the waw pokes a heath nek Unien otherwise noled. me data praaamad in thia table is tram testing perloaned tram January 02 through December 31. 2002. The stale requires us to monitor lor certain contaminants less than are not expected lo vary significantly tram year to year Some ot the data, though representative ol me waler quality, is more man one year old The table contains ma name ol each subatance. the highest level allowed by regulation (MCL); me ideal goals lor pubke health. me amount detected, me usual sources of such contansnabon. footnotes expiatotog our finings. and a key to units of wefts As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturafty occurring minerals and. in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bactena. whch may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agncui- Wwr htegMte This type of tug-of-war was particularly difficult as students had to stand on plas­ tic crates and were disqualified once their opponents pulled them off their cratesA. AL: Action Level; MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level; MCLO: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal; pCM: neocenes pw Her (a measure of radioactivity). ppm: parts pw mtoon. or mkbgrame pw Irtw (mgfi). ppb parts pw Mkon. or micrograms pw liter (ugfi); ND: non Detectable WtUuW MCL (M^aatUM AStete) MCLC (kfagom) 13 4 4 2002 100 I May. 2000 By-rrater of <Muag«amr cteriaatei Q Monthly Naturally proem io wW—t Lmta40 q IW Loiter J O 13 o ■tete* Water (WrwBuma. AL (ActtaaLauat) NatebararaSte aaca4tecadtea iavai 2 IS IMO MCL (WgktetLeM AMawaO of 20 inti lampfed 1 »1U Abovt AL out of 20 liter sampled Sept 2002 640 MCLC (KPA Cool) sd£’ N/A KA Mar. 2002 Mar. 2002 Hama afCaaWteat aMM*e «Mcb >raaaaaa nroag waft Qrpwfc Tit ii‘i ■Mtn .7 (TTHM1XW4) MlrrUW Covtemteaate - Total Coliform B-cun. NaPtetN* SMIRtM OmFouuw S-optapcrMowh kiki ik i Decay of wwmlted mm —dr Alptaeminm Coy*r/Ua4 _ Coppwttyt) Ckn(WM Water CkBMfoMl (WgMUM Datectetf) ND L'nrrguUicd 323 • 10 UnrrpilAtcJ Uareivlated UwgulMcd Hteteu(ppm) mCbCo) From left. Krystle Rogers. Dakota Elzinga and Courtney Brewer try to hit targets with bean bags. Erawoo of natural depoaita Siartaa of Cooteaoteoot vrw.) itaM* 5“l— - SyU-gy l row . 'nJ/ N/A N/A Sejx.2002 ayuem Cenoaten oChootekoid ptateNag ryttrrm SoarcoB af Cooteateaot NatumWy proeiu m tnvwwantM NwYumlly m eavirorwr^wit Naemlly pe*ge.M ia enviroamem Mar. 2002 Mar. 2002 __ "■■iifa— inaiii �Page 18 - Tha Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 15, 2003 Man acquitted of charge of intimidating witness by Susan Temere Staff Writer In a record-quick, unanimous verdict of five minutes, a jury in Barry County Circuit Court Monday morning found Jimmy Ro­ senberg not guilty for the charge of intimi­ dating a witness. Rosenberg was alleged to have threat­ ened a witness in a drug ca*c against his brother, Timmy Rosenberg, who is a con­ victed cocaine dealer in prison for 15 to 30 years. The witness, Don Mulligan, said he was approached by Rosenberg at the Olde Towne Tavern in Hastings and told to keep his (expletive) mouth shut. Prosecutor Shane McNeill said the vic* tim. Mulligan, felt the statement and cir­ cumstances about Timmy Rosenberg caused him tc feel threatened and intimi­ dated by Jimmy Rosenberg. “The jury could have believed the vic­ tim, but still doubted the defendant's inten­ tions,” McNeill said. “Wc didn’t have physical proof. It happened in a bar with al­ cohol involved. We did the best we could with what we had.” Carol Jones Dwyer, Rosenberg's attor­ ney, said this was the fastest verdict ever returned in current memory in Barry County Circuit Court. “This charge never should have been brought by the prosecutor's office," Dwyer said. “It was unsupported by facts. There CUSTOM ROTOTILUNG k MOWING for gardens & deer plots. Cook's Excavat­ ing, (269)758-3654. QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. New mattress set. Cost $1,000 - sell $150. (969)227-2986 HIGH SCHOOL GIRL would love to babysit for you this Summer, call (269)795-3514, have referen//<.> 11 GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE is now accepting appli­ cations. Must be 18 to apply and able to pas* random drug test, will train. Call (269)795-7388. PROGRAM AIDE FOR mental health day treatment program. Job responsibilities include assisting in rehabili­ tation, recreational skills and other duties related to pro­ gram implementation. 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Dwyer said. “The prosecutor blamed Mulligan's lack of cooperation to testify in a drug case on a conversation with my client in a bar,” she said. “Rosenberg shouldn't have been charged because no evidence supported it.” Need a Great Gift Idea? Give the gift of information. A subscription to their local, hometown newspaper. GaiL 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER North Highway M-43 - Hastings IN MEMORY OF Beatrice V. Zimmerman who died May 15th, 2003. We thought of you with love today but that was nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and each day before that too. it has been a long and lonely time. Children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. li.Jd PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET: queen, new (still in plastic) cost $800. Sell $150. (517)626-7089 WHITE PORCELAIN DAY­ BED: enamel trim, beautiful. Mattress and trundle comes with Bought, never used. Cost $500. Sell $225. (517)712-2714 1995 MUSTANG GT con­ vertible, 5.0 A/T, very dean and loaded, $12,000 obo. 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TONS OF STUFF MENS, WOMENS A CHILDRENS CLOTHES, TOYS, FURNITURE, AP­ PLIANCES, TOOLS, SPORTING GOODS, GAMES, DISHES, BOOKS, MANY NEW ITEMS, HOUSEWARES, MUCH, MUCH MORE! YOU NAME IT, WE GOT IT! SATURDAY, MAY 17TH, 730AM-5PM. NO EARLY SALES BUT ANYTHING LEFT AT 4PM IS HALF OFF! ALL INSIDE AT THE ALGONQUIN LAKE LODGE TAKE STATE RD WEST JUST PAST AL­ GONQUIN LAKE TO IRO­ QUOIS TRAIL TO OLD IR­ OQUOIS TRAIL, FOLLOW THE SIGNS, PROCEEDS TO HELP MEMBERS OF THE HASTINGS WRESTLING CLUB ATTEND WREST­ ING CAMP. PENNOCK, continued from page 1 Also in that same year over 58 percent of the hospitals in Michigan of our compara­ ble size lost money. I want you to know to­ day that Pennock Hospital is thriving, and it’s thriving because of your support and ...the leadership we receive from the ad­ ministration, especially Dan Hamilton (chief executive officer). “...We don’t intend to fail. We intend to stay in this community as an independent local hospital,” Gee said. Earlier, he commented, “this really is a partnership...because Pennock couldn’t be here, couldn't be building this building without community support.. As part of this partnership Pennock is providing support to this community so that business people and people in professions and people that work here really have a community in which they can do everything that they want to do so that they can properly raise their family and receive the medical services they desire.” In observance of Pennock Hospital’s 80th anniversary. Gee noted that Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Pennock was founded in 1923. “Al­ cohol was banned and flappers were the rage." He said the year also had good and bad news. The good news: The Charleston got peo­ ple dancing, bread was nine cents a loaf. City considers another siren by Susan Temere Staff Writer The Hastings Qty Council is considering installation of another siren for the local emergency alert plan. Chief Jerry Sarver was instructed by the council to research cost, types, locations and numbers of sirens and airrt weather ra­ dios for the plan. The chief presented an installer’s recom­ mendation for two sirens at Monday night's Qty Counci meeting, for two sirens in the city with each one capable of providing warnings up to nearly one mile. Each siren would be located on a 50-foot pole. Currently one siren exits at the fire sta­ tion. Councilwoman Dorothy Hawkins oiled attention to the problem in the south part of the city, across the south side of the Thor­ napple River to Barfield Street. She said people in that area cannot always hear the city’s siren. “Hearing the siren for tornado warnings is real badfor the soutUxnd of town, espe­ cially the MeadowrtoSe Mobile Home Park,” Hawkins said. "When people are closed up in their houses, they can t bear it because the fire station is in the valley and depending on the direction of the wind. Some type of emergency alert device should be on each end of town — north, south, east and west." Hawkins said she is also concerned about the Meadowstone residential devel­ opment getting notified about an emer­ gency location for cover. “The park has been notified in the past to use Southeastern Elementary School but they need to be told again," the council­ woman said. “We’re still debating the best avenue to use for emergency alert devices.” The council asked Sarver to look for funding sources to pay for a new emer­ gency alert system. Mayor Franklin Campbell said, “We have the largest concentration of people in the city’s five square miles in the whole of Barry County.” In other business Monday evening, the council: • Was told by Tim Girrbach, director of public services, of a tentative May 19 start date for the State Street Reconstruction Project from Center Road to the east city limits with a planned completion date of Aug. 29. The project includes sanitary sewer construction with water main exten­ sions to the city limits and storm sewer im­ provements as well as blacktop, curb and gutter construction. Also, the intersection at Center Road and State Street will be recon­ structed into a T intersection. • Learned from Girrbach that a traffic signal will be placed at Apple Street and Michigan Avenue within the next week. • Heard Girrbach say downtown recon­ struction of brick paved crosswalks, instal­ lation of planters and curb extensions have already began. • Approved a request from the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce for use of public property, street closures and installation of a banner across State Street for Summerfest. • Agreed to allow Market Time use the Tyden Park parking lot. • Was told by Stephanie Fekkes, city at­ torney, that the Youth Advisory Council will do its annual Springfest roof sit next to Tyden Park this Saturday to raise money for charities. This year proceeds go to Green Gables Haven. Last year the funds were donated to Big Brothers and Big Sisters. The Barry County Lumber Company will erect scaf­ folding for the fund-raiser._______________ Tkxnk You... for your wkol<Uart«J su^yort AL www C V r'________ milk was 54 cents a gallon, gas was 22 cents a gallon, a sump was two cents, the average price of a new car was $285 and a new house cost about $7,400. he said. The bad news: “Your income was only $1,176. Because of a lack of medical knowledge, life was much shorter and less enjoyable. Infant mortality was 85.8 deaths per 1,000 childbirths and a woman's aver­ age lifespan was only 48 years. The leading causes of a woman's death were TB and childbirth," Gee said. Swinging back to 2003, medicine at Pen­ nock Hospital and in the United States has taken sweeping strides, he said. “Infant mortality has dropped from 85.8 to 7.2 deaths per thousand live births. A woman born today will live an average of 79 years...The leading causes of death are no longer TB and childbirth, but heart dis­ ease. He noted that Pennock has repeatedly improved and expanded over the years. Currently an 8,200-square-foot confer­ ence center, a central sterilization facility and enlarged cafeteria are being added on to the hospital with a target completion date in the fall. “We’re also adding an endoscopy suite with two procedure rooms in the Pennock Professional Building.. After those are completed, wc plan to renovate our emer­ gency and walk-in clinic at our main hospi­ tal location to improve customer service as we continue to grow," Gee said. The State Street project was designed by Beta Design Group and constructed by CD Barnes Construction Co., both of Grand Rapids, on five acres between the Kmart Plaza and the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment in Hastings. Pennock purchased the property about 11 years ago. Gee thanked members of the Pennock Building Committee, including Marty Shaw, who chairs the committee; Scott Brasseur. Al Jarvis and Nancy Goodin. Cartton Twp. vehicle vandals sought CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police are looking for suspects in the vandalizing of five vehicles parked in the 4000 block of Andrus Road on April 20. Headlights, taillights and all windows were broken on every vehicle, including a 1957 Chevy, police said. Truck tailgate stolen in Yankee Springs YaNKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — The owner of Banas Auto Sales on M-179 Highway reported stolen overnight May 3 a white 1999 Dodge Ram pick-up truck tail­ gate. The tailgate is valued al $200, Michigan State Police said. No suspects are reported. Woman held for offense in Arkansas HAS ! INGS — A 28-year-old Hastings woman was arrested on an outstanding fugi­ tive warrant from Little River, Ark., for the offense of obtaining property with checks drawn on insufficient funds in 2001, the Barry County Sheriffs Office said. The Nashville Police Department arrested Shannon D. Barnes May 9 and took her to the county jail. Arkansas will extradite her, police said, Roto tiller theft reported at Fillmore CARLTON TOWNSHIP — The theft of a roto tiller taken from Fillmore Equipment on M-43 Highway April 12 or 13 between 5 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. is under investigation, Michigan State Police at (he Hastings Post said. ( . r . , The manager said a customer dropped it off for repair. The next day it was missing, police said. Evidence at the scene showed it was dragged about 10 feet to another vehicle. It is valued at $899.99. No suspects are reported, police said. Traffic stop leads to drug arrest JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Middleville man was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possibly cocaine, Michigan State Police said. Douglas P. Lynch is scheduled for a preliminary exam June 4. A 22-year-old Middleville woman was charged with driving with a suspended li­ cense. Shannon B. Hawthorne is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing May 20. The charges resulted from a police stop for an equipment violation of the vehicle they were traveling in April 11. Nurse loses license due to drugs HASTINGS — A Hastings woman lost her nursing license because of a drug-related felony conviction in Barry County Circuit Court Dec. 26,2002. The Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services said they suspended the nursing license of Emily B. Magdelean, a registered nurae. May 2 due to the felony. The Public Health Code calls for the mandatory suspension of a health professional upon the conviction of a felony. The department said an administrative hearing will be scheduled to deal with the status of Magdelena’s suspended license. Hastings Police found controlled substances that were the property of a hospital and marijuana plants at her residence. Magdelean pleaded guilty lo the charge of possession of a controlled substance and selling and/or manufacture of marijuana. She was ordered by the court to undergo sub­ stance abuse treatment. Stone thrower breaks home window HASTINGS — Hastings Police Department responded to a 30-ycar-old resident in the 800 block of E. Madison, who awoke to the sound of crashing glass at 2:58 a.m. Thursday, May 8. A large stone was thrown through a bedroom window while the residents slept. The home owners said they don’t know who would have committed the act. After a search of the area, no suspects were found, police said. Break-in reported at Custom Strength HASTINGS — A breaking and entering occurred at Custom Strength Equipment Company-on Enterprise Drive during the early morning hours of May 12, said Hastings Police Department Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. The unknown suspects entered after breaking a window on the west side of the build­ ing, he said. Once inside, thieves rummaged through the office looking for money, but the complainant said money was not kept in the building. The thieves did take a snack box containing candy and chips, Leedy said. Woman arrested in domestic assault HASTINGS — A 22-year-old Hastings woman was charged with domestic violence for allegedly assaulting her live-in boyfriend, said Hastings Police Department Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Officers responded to a domestic cal) at Wednesday, May 7, in the 600 block of Bar­ field Drive, Leedy said. When police initially arrived, no assault had occurred. Because the dispute was verbal, officers left. They were called back two hours later when Angela Miller allegedly struck a 29year-old man in the face while they were discussing visitation issues about a child they have in common. Miller was taken to Barry County Jail for the offense. Victim Services Unit was called to the scene at the request of the victim. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 15. 2003 - Page 19 Rep. Newell says legislature Springfest to celebrate river, causes back in the swing of things by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Springfest on Saturday. May 17. will be filled with a variety of activitfcs, but none will take place on the court house lawn. Everything this year will take place cither along the Thornapplc and Coldwater rivers, in Tyden Park or in the Farmer’s Market parking lot next to Tyden Park. This year the Barry County Habitat for Humanity organization will hold a raffle fund-raiser in which the winner will take home a log cabin play house. The play­ house will be at the Farmer’s Market park­ ing lot and the tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. This Saturday also will mark the season opener for the Farmer’s Market, with early spring vegetables and some bedding plants. Many activities will take place all day long, from cleaning up the Thornapplc River to helping raise money for commu­ nity organizations such as the new Green Gables Haven women’s shelter. The Hastings Public Library is getting a head start this weekend on its SummcrFcst Duck Race. Library volunteers will have bookmarks promoting their annua) duck race fund raiser at various locations Satur­ day including breakfast at the Moose Lodge, Tyden Park and the Farmers Market parking lot. Members of the Barry Community Foun­ dation Youth Advisory Council won’t be up a tree or sitting on a roof, but they will be up on scaffolding accepting donations. This year’s “sitathon" will benefit Green Gables. Tiffany Forbes said. "This seemed like an important community effort wc wanted to help get started." Cleaning out the garage will have a point “Buckle Up or Pay Up” campaign starts next week Beginning May 19 through June 1. po­ lice agencies throughout Barry County will be joining a nation-wide campaign spon­ sored by the Office of Highway Safety Planning. The campaign will target drivers and their passengers who fail to wear seatbelts, said Hastings Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. In Michigan, the current use of safety belts is 75 percent with national use at 78 percent. More than 50 percent of motorists or passengers killed last year were unre­ strained. Nearly half could have survived if they had buckled up. “Officers throughout Barry County will be targeting drivers, as well as their passen­ gers who fail to wear seatbelts,’’ Leedy warned. Agencies involved in the campaign in­ clude the Barry County Sheriff’s Depart­ ment, Hastings Police Department and the Prairieville and Barry townships’ police de­ partments. "Summer is about lo kick off with the Memorial Day weekend fast approaching," he said. “We want motorists to know be­ fore hand that wc will be enforcing the se­ atbelt law. This campaign is not about writ­ ing tickets - it’s about saving lives!" during Springfest, with individuals and neighborhoods holding community garage sales, some of which will benefit others as well. Members of the Trail Blazers 4-H club will first walk in the Commission on Aging Walkathon and then hold a garage and bake sale at 293 Powell Road in Hast­ ings. This community service project will benefit the 4-H Garden at the Expo Center. There will be educational displays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tyden Park, an art ac­ tivities table sponsored by the Thornapplc Arts Council, along with music and infor­ mation from the Department of Natural Re­ sources. A number of activities arc planned at the Farmers Market parking lol. The Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation invites people lo stop by and donate to Green Gables Haven. The Garden Group of the Middleville Clovers will sell planting sticks ar»i gourd bird houses to help raise money lo help pay for the under­ ground sprinkling of the garden at the Expo Center. Anyone who doesn't have enough sluff lo sell in a home garage sale can participate in a "trunk sale." For more information about the Farmers Market parking lot events and sales, call the Barry County Area Chamber of Com­ merce at 945-2454. Call lo reserve a spot. There will be food vendors there as well. The river cleanup group this year hopes to take care of 100 miles of the Thornapplc River and six miles of the Coldwater River. Anyone who wants to clean up from canoes should call Rose Hendershot at 948-8823 or Steve Walker al 945-9658. If the river levels cooperate, participants will float for about two hours, starting at various points along the river, beginning near Vermontville and ending near Ada. Others help clean up the river banks by walking along the shore. Participants will meet at the Hastings Moose Lodge at about 7:30 a.m. to gel the day’s assignments. Organizers will check the weather and river level before the meet­ ing. Participants will receive T-shirts and a free lunch at Tyden Park in Hastings be­ tween noon and 2:30 p.m. Tyden Park also will be filled with music, demonstrations and exhibits. Also part of the Springiest fun will be the Barry County Commission on Aging’s Walkathon for Meals on Wheels. Registra­ tion for the walkathon will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the COA building at 120 N. Michi­ gan Ave. The walk will begin at 10 a.m. with one- and two-mile routes, which will al least enter Tyden Park on the way back to the North Michigan location for lunch. Pledge sheets are evailable at the COA or by calling (269) 948-4856. Proceeds go to the COA nutrition program and help pro­ vide more meals at COA Friendship Cen­ ters in Barry County. New one- and two-mile routes arc being mapped this year, but everyone who walks is invited lo lunch on hot dogs prepared by the Hastings Moose Lodge once they return to the COA building on Michigan Avenue in downtown Hastings. Anyone who would like lo sponsor a walker also may call the COA for more in­ formation. Preregislration by May 5 is re­ quested. The Hastings Moose Lodge will serve up a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs. French toast, juice and coffee on Springfest Saturday, from 6:30 until 10 a.m. The cost is $4 per person for the public. The lodge also will be the base for the Thornapplc River cleanup crews before they are scattered along what will be a 100­ mile effort. This year, in addition to the buffet break­ fast. the Moose will provide activities for youngsters loo young to go on the river. Parents interested in the garage sales and other activities can take advantage of the child care activities as well. Children will be reunited with their parents at noon. The fee is $10 for the day. from 7:30 a.m. until noon. Proceeds will go lo the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Please pre­ register children by calling 269-838-0746. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer “The legislature is finally back in the swing of things." State Rep. Gary Newell told the audience at the May 12 Legislative Coffee. The Michigan House has passed on its scries of budget bills lo the Senate and is awaiting bills from Senate to peruse. “I think the general fund expenditures and things look pretty good." Newell said. "But. the Revenue Estimating Committee will civc us their best guess on Tuesday." Newell also said he is confident that the legislature will be able to maintain the school aid fund for this year. "Wc will find some way lo take care of it.” he said. He has introduced three bills lo prohibit licensed health care professionals from treating patients while intoxicated. Health care is going to be Newell’s focus over the next three and one half years. Be­ cause of the aging of the Michigan popula­ tion, Newell says, "the health care system as we know i? will have lo change." Among the problems he hopes lo tackle are access, a rapid rise in population of those over 54, and the fact that health care costs rise with age. His goal is to find solutions to the health care crisis. Because he said he had to leave early, he spent only a few moments answering ques­ tions. Newell said he docs not believe opening off track betting would really assist farm land preservation in the stale. Because of Newell’s anti-gaming stance, he says. “I don’t see this as an answer." Bob Dwyer asked Newell what he thought of the governor’s proposal lo delay new road construction projects to keep ex­ isting roads from crumbling. Newell mentioned that this was still un­ der negotiations and that new projects which have federal dollars committed to them cannot be delayed without the loss of the federal dollars. Middleville resident Dick Rcyff asked Newell to consider legislation on prohibit­ ing cell phone use while driving. Rcyff’s grandson. Eric, was killed by a driver reaching for his phone this past August. Rcyff said. "1 just want to help someone else avoid this tragedy." Others in the audience said they felt that existing laws, if enforced, would control this problem. Newell said that cell phone misuse is a national issue. This is an area were technology may have solutions. Newell continues to research the Motor­ cycle Safety Fund. He will check with Sec­ retary of Stale Terry Land to sec if her of­ fice has taken control of the fund. Newell’s office is a resource for Korean War veterans who qualify for a medal be­ ing presented by the Korean government. Forms are available by calling his office at 517-373-0842. Forms are also available at Hastings City Hall. The legislator said he hopes to arrange a special presentation of the medals later this spring. Slate Senator Patty Birkholz did not at­ tend the meeting. Rick Trcur. representing Vcrn Ehlers, mentioned that the new web site is up and running. The address is www.housc.gov/ehlers. This includes a “contact us" provision and Trcur suggests that including a home address is great since then the office knows which e mailer is a constituent. Ehlers is working on the changes to the Fair labor Standards Act . which will al­ low some comp time rather than overtime pay. Several listeners asked Trcur lo let the congressman know of their concerns about what this provision may cost small employ­ ers. The next meeting of the Legislative Cof­ fee, sponsored by the Barry County Cham­ ber of Commerce, will be at 8 a.m. Mon­ day. Sept. 8, at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. The sessions will take a break over June, July and August. Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles now in stock at Dreisbach! 98 DODGE 1500 SHORTBOX 4X4 52K SIT. 360. REDUCED' $11,995 For the best color film processing around seethe experts at... 00GMC 1500 X-CAB 4X4 IT PKG 37K HAS EVERYTHING' ONLY $19,995 Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 02 GMC ENVOY SIT 4X4 4 V. MOONROOF LEATHER AND MORE $23,995 'JUST ADO TAX. TTTLi * UCENSC ■ HBATl TO DCALH W A C Dreisbach 328 N. 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The Vikings pushed their overall season record to 21-2 after dropping a Capital Cir­ cuit League contest to Charlotte last Thurs­ day. ”1 can’t see anybody beating Charlotte, so we’ve gotta win our next three.” said Vi­ king Coach Bob Veitch at the end of last week. Lake-wood and Charlotte each have two losses in the league, just ahead of Lansing Catholic Central with three. "Now wc have lo sweep Northwest, and sweep LCC for a share of the title." Veitch said. Lakewood will host a doubleheadcr against Lansing Catholic Central in front of what Veitch hopes will look like a football crowd on Friday afternoon and evening. “Friday will be D-day.’’ said Veitch. “We know that it’ll be hard lo sweep LCC. You can beat ’em once, but it’s lough to win two. I don’t think we’ve ever done it.” “Wc tightened up too much” against Charlotte. Clint Tobias knocked a three run home­ run in the first inning to give Lakew<x>d the lead over the Orioles, but “we just sal on it." said Veitch. Lakewood managed only three hits in the contest and two of them were in the open­ ing inning. “1 could tell we were light going over.” said Veitch. “All year we’ve been looseygooscy and playing well. Tony Galaviz was two for three in the game, with Tobias’ HR the only other Vi­ king hit. “Their pitcher had ten strikeouts, and four of them were looking.” Veitch said. “That’s what killed us.” On Saturday, the Viking bats weren’t so tentative. Lakewood outscored Central Montcalm 17-4 in the championship and Big Rapids 11-3 in the opener. “I think the kids wanted to go home.” said Veitch. “Wc had the prom today.” Lakewood disposed of Central Mont­ calm in just three innings. Galaviz. Beglin. Tobias. Scott Secor, and Josh Mitchell each had ten hits in the con­ test. Alex Jones moved his season record lo 4-0 on the mound. “He pitched a nice game." said Veitch. Brandon Carpenter also stayed perfect on the mound. 6-0. with the win over Big Rap­ ids. Beglin. Tobias. Brian Stowell, and Matt Stowell were each two for four for Lakew-ood. while Mitchell and Secor were both two for three. Secor scored his second in the park home run of the year as Big Rapids threw the ball wildly around the field after he had laid down a bunt that rolled maybe five feel, ac­ cording to Veitch. Lakewood had 11 hits in the game, but Veitch still said, "wc didn’t play good.” “At districts, if we have the early game, we're slaying in a hotel in Ionia.” said Veitch after the Vikings started slowly for •*«c third straight Saturday. “These baseball players, they don't understand the impor­ tance of being in bed early.” The Vikings need to put their heads together and find a way to top Lansing Catholic Central twice on Friday after­ noon to share the Capital Circuit League title with Charlotte. (File Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons overcome their errors The Saxon varsity softball team re­ sponded from two lough losses to Wayland last Friday by topping Kenowa Hills on Monday, but it wasn't always pretty. Hastings committed seven errors, but were able to overcome them with late in­ ning rallies to lop the Knights 13-7. The Saxons trailed 6-2 heading into the fifth inning, but scored two runs in the fifth, five in the sixth, and four in the sev­ enth. “Il obviously look us a while to decide we were there lo play ball,” said Saxon coach Marty Buehler. “We settled down. cleaned up the D. and got lo work with the bats.” Tiffany Howell had two hits, with four RBIs. and scored four times for Hastings in the game. Cassie Meade, Heidi Wear. Abbie Al­ lerding. and Nicole King each had two hits for Hastings, making the team total of 10. Meade and Allerding each had two RBIs. and Wear had three. King came across to score three times. 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We’ll take it.” said Buehler. There was no coming back for the Sax­ ons last Friday against Wayland. The Wild­ cats topped Hastings 7-0 in game one of a doubleheadcr. and then 10-4 in the night cap. Hastings trailed by only two, 6-4 in the seventh, but couldn't hold the Wildcats who added four more runs to seal game two. Hastings only had nine hits in the two contests, and Wayland pitchers recorded 21 strikeouts. Wear had four of the Saxons hits, and June Bishop had two in game two. The Saxons took on Wyoming Park on Wednesday, and have a doubleheadcr at South Christian on Friday afternoon. Hast­ ings closes out the regular season in the coming week with an appearance at the Charlotte Tourney on Saturday, a trip to Cedar Springs on Monday, and a double header with Parchment on Tuesday. SAXON BASEBALL, continued from page 11 The Wildcats scored six runs in the opening inning, then two more in the sec­ ond, but the Saxons showed their character in coming back with a seven run second in­ ning. Hastings then tied up the contest at 9 apiece in the fourth, but a easily error in the sixth helped Wayland to score three more runs in the inning. Hastings' bats came alive for ten hits in the game. DeVries had a double and a tworun home run, finishing the game with 3 RBIs. Scott Larsen and Adam Case each had two hits and an RBI for Hastings. Donnini and Dustin Bowman also each had an RBI for Hastings. The Saxons will take their swings with wooden bats this weekend, as they host the annual Wooden Bal Tournament on Satur­ day. First however, the Saxons have a date set at South Christian on Friday for a doublcheadcr. The O-K Gold season ends Monday for Hastings with a trip to Cedar Springs. Saxon baseball alumni sought for 27th event All former Hastings varsity baseball players arc welcome to join in the 27th an­ nual Alumni Baseball game on Memorial Day. May 26. Game time is set for 1 PM, with practice beginning on Johnson Field in Hastings at 11 AM. Anyone that has played on a Saxon var­ sity baseball team is welcome, says Hast­ ings alumnus Bernie Oom. who is in charge of the event. The game pits alumni versus alumni, and Oom says that in precious seasons the teams have been divided by graduates from even and odd years. More information can be obtained by contacting Oom at (616) 795-3555. SUBSCRIBE to the Hastings Banner Call 945-9554 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-05-22.pdf a3c924543932798f02866aea3f402695 PDF Text Text Middleville gets nod for downtown Hastings begins superintendent search See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 3 Saxon softball finishing strong See Story on B3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTTWCS PUBLIC LIBRASY 121 $ CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml OOM-WW ANNER Has 111NVO THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2003 VOLUME 150. NO. 21 HEWS BRIEFS PRICE 50* Funeral is Friday for Ed McKeough Classical guitar concert is June 6 Classical guitarist Brian Karbowski will tos in concert at 7 p.m. Friday. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Longtime former businessman Edward M. McKeough Sr. of Hastings died Wednesday at his residence. He was 74. Visitation with family is set for 5-9 p.m. (Thursday) al Girrbach June 6. at the Middleville Christian today Reformed Church. 708 W. Main St. Home in Hastings. A memorial mass, offi­ The free concert will begin the church’s summer concert scries. Karbowski will play a wide variety of musical selections, including tradi­ Funeral ciated by Father Alfred J. Russell, will be held at noon Friday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. McKeough was the epitome of the tional classical guitar pieces, Latoin American business success story. With vi­ and South American music and con­ sion for potential growth in sales of bird temporary songs. The performer, wno hails from Sag­ seed and pel products, he started selling pct inaw, gives guitar lessons and for­ business out of his garage at 1022 S. Jeffer­ merly taught the instrument at GRCC. son St. in July of 1955. Business boomed, items to 30 area accounts and based his and he had to move five times to larger quarters to accommodate more than 1,100 Top HHS alumnus from Class of *51 The recipient of this year’s Hastings High School "Outstanding Alumnus" of the Year award is from the Class of 1951. Members of this class are invited to come to the Alumni Banquet and find out who this honored person is. The Hastings High School Alumni banquet will b; held during the after­ noon and evening of Saturday, May 31, it the Hastings High School cafe­ accounts around the state and more than 50 employees. Supermarkets comprised the majority of his accounts. In a 1988 interview with the Banner, McKeough said friends and some relatives thought he was “crazy" to give up a regular job to sell for IL»iz Mountain products. However, he said he had always wanted “to get route work because I thought I’d like to work on my own." During most of his years with Hartz. McKeough was associated with Rex Peder­ son of Chicago and their Hastings-based See BUSINESSMAN, page 2 DK Panthers party in Paw Paw The Delton Kellogg varsity boys' and girls' track and field teams get together to celebrate their dual Kalamazoo Valley Association titles on Tuesday evening in Paw Paw at the conclusion of the league's season ending meet. It is the girts second straight KVA crown, and the boys' first since 2000. "Let 'em have fun, I guess," said DK boys' coach Fred Pessell as the teams danced, laughed, and played leap-frog on the field as they waited for their trophies (Photo by Brett Bremer) teria. Please notice th-- time change, with punch bowl at 4:30 and dinner at 5:30. This will be a shorter banquet time. Music will be by the Dulcimer Friends after the banquet. Tickets can be purchased for $10 each at Bosley Pharmacy. 118 S. Jefferson St. Hast­ ings. Everyone who attended Hastings High School, as well as guests, are wclclome The The Hastings Alumni Board will pay for first mailing post­ age for anniversary classes. Also, leftover money from anniversary Memorial Day parades, activities slated J-Ad Graphics New Service Spanish-American War veterans. The pro­ Cemetery, move down the avenue of flags Anyone who wishes to join in the parade Many area communities except one plan cession then will continue north to the to the GAR monument, where a wreath will is invited to do so. Scouts, bands and floats to have annual Memorial Day observances bridge on North Broadway, where a wreath be placed and the Memorial Day services are regarded as an important part of this pa­ on Monday, May 26. will be thrown into the Thornapple River to will take place. After the ceremonies, the rade. honor veterans who served on the seas. A final wreath will be placed on the grave of For more information, call the Lawicncc salute will be fired at this point. the most recent veteran who is buried in the J. Bauer post of the American Legion at Sunfield’s observances will be held Sun­ day, May 25. The following is a sketch of activities Hastings classes can be held in escrow by the Hastings Alumni Board Treasurer for future use. The parade then will travel to Riverside Riverside Cemetery. See PARADES, page 2 and parades scheduled: The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post #45 again is planning the Memorial Principal Jo Stebbins announces retirement Day parade and ceremony Monday morn­ ing, May 26. The parade will step off from Right to Life meets tonight Ban? County Right to Life will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. to­ night (Thursday. May 22) at the Thor­ napple Valley Church, 2750 South M­ 43 Highway. Anyone interested is welcome to at­ tend. For more information, call 367­ 4697. Trail Association to meet tonight the comer of Boltwood and East State streets at 10:30 a.m. Lineup will begin at 9:30 a.m. The route again will follow State Street west to the courthouse, where Hastings lays off 26 teachers By Susan Temere it will dent Carl Schocsscl said. However, some pause while wreaths arc placed on the Ko­ Staff Writer rean. Vietnam and Gulf War memorial The Hastings Board of Education took monuments and a wreath will be placed to action Monday to lay off 26 teachers. in the event of any financial difficulties that honor POW/MIAs of all wars. While most are first- and second-ycar hires, could be anticipated." Schocsscl said. “So. we decided to be on the safe side and go of those laid off may be recalled, he said. “We wanted to protect the school system A salute will be fired by the rifle squad. a vocational education teacher who’s been The parade then will go to North Broadway with the district 17 years was placed on with the first- and second-ycar teacher lay­ and head to Tydcn Park, where a wreath partial layoff. offs. But we hope, when everything shakes will be placed at the foot of the soldiers' The cuts ?rc effective with the start of monument in honor of the Civil War and the 2003-2004 academic year. Supcrintcn- out. we’ll be able to recall up to half of those back." He added that "it was hard to do this." A board member said that the laid-off teachers arc some of the district’s "best and The Thomapple Trail Association’s brightest people." next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Schocsscl said the district’s teacher con­ Thursday, May 22. at Whispering Wa­ tracts require any layoffs to be based on ters Campground on Irving Road. seniority. Teachers will also be brought The agenda will include work on bro­ back to work according to seniority, he chure. upcoming events and projects said. Those laid off for next year will continue on the Paul Henry Trail. Plans for the dedication of Stagecoach Park in Mid­ to teach through the end of this school year. dleville May 31 will be discussed. Staff reduction notices went to the fol­ Information about the Paul Henry lowing teachers: Matthew Armstrong. Tcr- Trail and the Thomapple Trail Asso­ csta Bolo. Stephen Bowen. Patricia Burtch ciation is now available on line at (partial layoff). Jodi Darland. David Dove. thomapplctrail.com or at thornapple- Lynn Funk. Martha Gibbons. Dustin Gill. trail.org. Suzanne Glerum, Sarita Hoekzema. Rori Information on the website includes a Hornacck. Brian Johnson. Susan Kelly. Contractually, the school board was re­ map. information about the history, a Loretta Kidder. Dora Leonard. Anthony quired to notify the Hastings Education As­ Jo Stebbins Hastings Elementary Principal increase in enrollment." membership application and trail ac­ Marsiglia. Tricia Mosley. Ann Mummert. sociation by May 1 about teachers on a lay­ tivities. There will also be links to Kathleen Mundo, Amy Oster. Melissa Pat­ off list, said Steve Harbison, director of op­ other bicycling trails and organiza­ ton. Kelly Peterson. Kristy Singstock. An- erations. Then the board took official action gelia Sixbcrry and Kelli Slocum. Monday. tions in Michigan. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 ‘Vettes’ on parade at Charlton Park Three hundred Corvettes filled the village green at Historic Charlton Park last Sunday. The 15th annual Corvette Celebration is sponsored by the Corvette Club of Battle Creek. Good weather and great attendance by the public made the event a success, a spokesperson said. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Patricia Burtch is a health occupations "Prior to May 1. the superintendent met instructor w ho was cut because of declining with teachers on the list to inform them enrollment in her class. Schocsscl said. they were on it." Harbison said. "Now that "So we can't offer her a full-time posi­ tion." he said. "But that can change w ith an See SCHOOL BOARD, page 8B 1 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 22, 2003 PARADES, continued... 945-4973. Barry County Veterans Affairs at 948-4881 or Parade Chairmtn Frank Wcinbrccht a! 945-5471. Elementary Schoo1 parking lot at 10:15 Anyone interested in participating in the parade should be lined up along the cast driveway previous to 10:15 a.m. Already marching in the parade arc the bands from Middleville Thomapple Kellogg high school and mid­ I his year’s Memorial Dav Parade, spon­ sored by VFW Post #7548 and American would like to have a float in the parade­ should call 795-3696. Horse units and an­ a.m. on Monday May 26. dle school. Any clubs, groups or individuals who a spot in the parade at 795-3696. I he parade will pause for a moment of May 25. at the cemetery on St. Joe High­ way east of Sunfield Road. The service will honor the Korean veterans on the 50th an­ Prairieville Tow nship Delton Kellogg High School marching band, the grand marshal. Miss Delton and her court, marchers and bicylists. Argo, the Pine Lake Fire Department. Dunfield an­ Hunter safety classes planned tique fire trucks. Orangeville Fire Depart­ ment. Hickory Corners Fire Department. BPH Fire Department, ambulance, horses and a variety of other motor vehicles. Local officials ask that parade watchers Hunter safety classes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Fri­ day, May 27-30, at the Castleton must attend and would like to join fellow poetry writers is invited come to the library not congregate on the south side of the Prairieville 66 station, near the gas holding tanks. Thursday, May 22, at 6 p.m. Township Hall in Nashville. Students Anyone who has a love of poetry all four classes. There is a $5 charge for mate­ rials. Space is limited, so pre-registra- tion is required. To register, or for more informa­ This is an informational meeting For more details, please call the li­ brary 269-945-4263. tion. call Gary White at (517) 852­ 9189. 24-Hour Challenge set for June 14-15 Those planning to attend are asked to bring their own chairs. In case of rain, the service will be held in the Sunfield United Nominees sought for ‘Golden Deeds’ The Monday. May 26. services will be­ gin in Clarksville with the parade at 8:45 and the service at the cemetery at 9:15. program that honors members of the 15. beginning and ending at Thomap­ community who serve their fellow ple Kellogg High School in Mid­ citizens. The club annually seeks to dleville. recognize a member of the community Entry is limited to 500 bicyclists. Entry closes one week prior to the ited deeds who, because of quiet unas­ suming dedication, may be unrecog­ reached. termination. There are 22 single bicy­ cle classes for men and women, ages 18 to 70+. There arc three tandem classes: male, female and mixed. There are two recumbent classes: sin­ gle and tandem. to the Lakeside Cemetery for the memorial services. Road and Nash brary. After filling out the nomination form, return it to the library in person High School, bicyclists ride through Barry County on open roads shared with motor vehicles. There are three loops on the route. Loop One is 125 miles and is ridden first. Loop Two is 22 miles and is ridden as many times Edward M. McKeough Sr. or via mail by May 21. The Hickory Corners Fire Club is look­ cemetery.) Woodland s service will be al 10 a m. in the cemetery on Veltc Road south of M-43. Lake Odessa’s service is planned for 11 customarily is the grand marshal of the Summer parade on the last Satur­ day of August. He or she will be an­ nounced this year on Thursday, May 29, at the Mayor Exchange Luncheon at Camp Algonquin. The parade will start at 10 a.m. at Cad- village. A parade will follow al noon on wallader Park, west of town. It will proceed Fourth Avenue. cast through the village to the East Hickory Caledonia Cemetery, where memorial services will be Memorial Day events in Caledonia will conducted by the American Legion No. be the same as they have been every year 484. The event also will feature a bake sale since 1946. and light refreshments. The Caledonia American Legion Post Individuals, groups or clubs that wish to No. 305 will visit five cemeteries in the participate in the parade can call Richard Caledonia area. The speaker this year, trav­ Barnum at (616) 671-5262. meeting June 9 to discuss the program. The The Village of Middleville was named as program will include market analysis, de­ one of the 11 Michigan communities which termining long range assets and creating an will participate in the new Blueprints for "aggressive” action plan. According to the press release announc­ Keeley, acting CEO of the MEDC said, poration (MEDC). Michigan State Housing "These blueprints will give these communi­ Development Authority and the Michigan ties another excellent tool to ensure their Municipal League. It makes funding avail­ economic vitality for years to come." able to develop and launch a downtown The program was developed through a economic development action plan to deal partnership made up of the MEDC. Michi­ with development challenges and encour­ gan Stale Housing Development Authority age growth. (MSHDA) and the Michigan Municipal League (MML). The MEDC and MSHDA BUSINESSMAN, cont. large and small was fierce. MEDC officials have committed a total of S200.000 to fund claimed. The communities submitting ap­ the project. operation was called Rex Sales Corp, and plications were Adrian, Allen Park, Baroda. match the amount of funding that is allo­ was located in recent years al 1215 N. Battle Creek. Brighton. Buchanan. Che­ cated for their community. Broadway. McKeough and his wife. Patri­ boygan. Davison. DeWitt, Fremont, Grand Haven. Grand Rapids. Hartford. Howell, of the structure for her own business. Hair­ Iron Mountain. Jonesville, Mt.. Pleasant, Palma and 11 very enthusiastic communi­ styles by Pat. Norway. Scottville, a joint application from ties promises to show results in less than a Watervliet and Coloma and Wayland. year’s Pederson and McKeough worked to­ Loop Three, the night route, is six bought them out. ^ftet that. McKeough ran tee were Adrian. Battle Creek. Brighton. 15. The Thornapple Kellogg High School Sports Boosters Club holds a Friday night spaghetti dinner June 13 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. On Saturday morning, from 6 to 8 a.m., the organi­ zation holds a pancake breakfast. All proceeds from both mealsgo to the TKHS Sports Boosters Club. There is a traditional bagpipe band sendoff Saturday at the 8 a.m. start. Awards arc presented on Sunday at 9 a.m. at Thornapple Kellogg High School. For more information, call John or Diane Obcrmeyer at (616) 241-1969. each Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., Hastings. People looking for a quiet time and space for meditation and prayer are welcome. The vigil is kept in the chur­ ch’s chapel. Directions to the chapel are posted on the front door. “The idea for offering this time of prayer is spawned by the spiritual hun­ ger of our culture, the many places of political unrest and violence around the globe, and the need experienced by converse with God,” said the Rev. Mi­ chael Anton, the church’s pastor. 945-9414 or 945-2645. The public is invited to attend. Pleasant and Norway. Cross seeing the positive effects that Blueprints will have on these communities.” puterized unit, which automatically trans­ smart economic growth by developing strategies and providing services to create lived in Hastings was a lucky stroke" be­ and retain good jobs and a high quality of cause Hartz wanted a base in this area be­ nities. The effort between the village and life. cause of its close proximity to Lansing, township to improve the downtown and the For more information on the Michigan Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Grand Rap­ M-37 corridor will benefit both communi­ Economic Development Corporation’s ini­ ids. ties.” tiatives and programs, visit the web site at Prior to joining Hartz, McKeough worked for Consumers, the local Bookcase factory and at E.W. Bliss for about a month. He also worked for his father. Born of Irish heritage in London, On­ Hastings High School in 1946. He had been lasted 24 years for the 880 yard dash - programs at the institute over the past tion are seeking at least 60 donors to tre Dame fan. several weeks. give the gift of life at a blood drive Drive, Hickory Comers. Intermediate School District gifted and talented program and hosted by from noon to 5:45 p.m. in Room 201 Cedar Creek. of the station's Academic Building. Students were chosen to participate The Red Cross estimates that 99 percent of the population will have a ests. The program allowed students to medical need of blood products before get out of the classroom and be in dif­ age 75, yet only about 5 percent do­ ferent surroundings. nate blood. Young Artists programs learned about nature and how they can incorporate nature in their writings and artwork. The Young Artists worked with local artists in one-on-one situations to cre­ ate their own natural artwork, while the young authors learnco observation skills outdoors to assist in creating lit­ erary works. Young scientists conducted water quality experiments inside and out­ doors, such as testing their own tap water and sampling a lake, pond and stream for aquatic invertebrates to use as water quality indicators. Cara Doherty of the BISD said. "We felt the programs were a success, and we hope we can continue them next year." To RSVP for the recep­ tion. call Doherty at (269) 721-9545. Family friend Dan Buergc ot the Clover­ McKeough’s pa-enting. “He was a good father. I saw him at a lot of (his children’s) sporting events. His by their teachers based on their inter­ Those in the Young Authors and “He was one of the good ones. He’s go­ ing to be missed," Stack said. dale area echoes the same sentiments about The drive will be open to the public presence was always felt around the house even when he wasn’t there. "His offspring arc very successful, very industrious - every one of them. “He was very generous with his time, Chemotherapy patients often need platelets and other blood components as part of their treatment. Michigan unassuming and quietly did his job,” Buergc said. "He was a very good busi­ health care patients use 2,000 units of nessman. “I always remember he had a big smile blood products each day. on his face, a big grin from ear to ear. He Eligible donors must be in generally good health, weigh at least 110 always made you feel good and was glad to sec you. He was a very nice guy." pounds, and be at least 17 years old. McKeough had a good sense of humor, The entire donation process takes about 45 to 90 minutes, and donations too. “He went to a St. Patrick’s party at his cannot be given more frequently than son Ed's, and 1 brought a bottle of Irish every 56 days. whiskey...and he said you brought the right Anyone who has not donated since whiskey," said Buerge, explaining that April 9 is invited to participate. The McKeough had told him Catholics drink a time needed to complete the donation certairi brand and Protestants drink another. process can be minimized for donors “I’m Protestant and 1 didn't know that." who make appointments, though walk­ ins are always welcome. To make an appointment or receive information, call Barb Baker at 269­ 671-2263 or Nina Consolatti at 269­ 671-2228. state and local communities, promotes what can be accomplished when there is Young Authors and Young Artists cation Center, 3700 East Gull Lake Corporation, a partnership between the Gruesbcck says. "The village is happy to be Manager selected for this program. I think it shows friend Bob Stack of Hastings. “He was a the programs, sponsored by the Barry The Michigan Economic Development Bryan Village cooperation between neighboring commu­ great father and role model and a great No­ through eighth grades participated in Middleville He once told a reporter that “the fact i headquarters in New Jersey. comprise the immediate family. Wednesday, June 4, at the KBS Edu­ Dan Gilmartin, deputy director of the MML, added, "The communities arc ex­ cited to be able to utilize this great down­ plan. versary. Five children and their spouses, 17 More than 250 students in second proud to be at the table " order on a paper pad to a hand-held com­ MSU’s W. K. Kellogg Biological Sta­ by students during Young Scientists, Red Logue, town development tool. I look forward to “Ed was a great guy." said longtime American L. Palma to develop a downtown strategic and The James procedures changed from simply writing an grandchildren and one great-grandchild The work being displayed was done said These communities will work with the He and wife Patricia, who survives, re­ Cookies and punch will be served. time," MSHDA executive director. “MSHDA is national downtown consulting firm Hyctt- cently celebrated their 55th wedding anni­ Blood drive set June 4 at KBS Middleville. Mount "The first initiative of its kind, this part­ nership between MEDC. MSHDA, Hyctt- During McKeough’s tenure, ordering 2:05.8. reception at Pierce Cedar Creek Insti­ day, May 22). tained ownership of the property, building active in sports and set a track record that the Tendercare nursing home. ence projects will be on display at a tute from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight (Thurs­ Haven. Jonesville. tario, Canada. McKeough graduated from Those who have questions may call The church is located across from Student artwork, writing and sci­ Buchanan. Cheboygan. Davison. Grand for Hartz of Michigan Corp., but he re­ mitted orders over phone lines to company many of us to slow down, reflect and Student artists’ work on display the Hastings operation as district manager and warehouse. He retired in 1992. A Prayer Vigil will be provided Participants arc required to cia, shared the building. She used a portion gether from 1955-79 until Hartz Mountain can be completed by 8 a.m. on June ing the Blueprint communities. Sabrina the Michigan Economic Development Cor­ as can be completed before 8 p.m. Weekly prayer vigils planned Parade Monday. May 26. a^m. in the cemetery on M-50 east of the Receiving the nod from review commit­ miles and Is ridden as many times as ing for area adults and children who wish to take part in their annual Memorial Day The competition between communities Past award recipients have included The Book of Golden Deeds winner Hickory Corners Highway south to the This program is being funded jointly by To nominate someone, pick up an David Storms and Ardic Baum. Beginning al Thomapple Kellogg • Caledonia parade, noon, downtown Caledonia. Jordan Lake Avenue north to Clarksville Michigan's Downtowns program. application at the Hastings Public Li­ Don Reid, Rus Sarver, Patty Engle, corner of 84th and Kraft Avenue. (Note: M-50 is closed at the bridge on Staff Writer nized for his or her activities. This is a personal best, on road bi­ cycle ride that tests endurance and de­ • Dutton Cemetery. 10:30 a.m . Hanna Lake Road, south of 68th Street. by Patricia Johns for his or her exceptional public-spir­ event, on June 7, or when the limit is west of Kalamazoo Avenue. Nash Highway. From Lake Odessa, take Book of Golden Deeds award. will be Saturday and Sunday, June 14­ • Alaska Cemetery. 9 a.m.. corner of Middleville picked for downtown program The Exchange Club of Hastings is This is an exclusive Exchange Club time and places: 68th Street and Thomapple Drive. The Memorial Day parade will journey seeking nominations for the annual The National 24-Hour Challenge area. The following is a schedule of activities, • Holy Corners Cemetery 11:15 a.m.. Brethren Church on M-43. for anyone interested in forming a club. bands and Boy Scouts in the Caledonia • Blaine Cemetery. 9:45 a.m.. 68th Street niversary of the conflict. cruiser. VFW color guard. VFW wagon. Poetry Club starts tonight at library Sunfield's service w ill be 3 p.m. Sundas. Hope Cemetery for a brief ceremony and a noon. Entries will include the township police ) Memorial Day w ith bands and speeches. private plane flyover. The parade lineup will begin at 11:30 (Continued IWrti the Legionwill be the Caledonia schools' at the bridge before continuing to Mount a.m. and the annual parade will step off at eling with Legion marchers, will be State Senator Ken Sikkema. Also accompanying Lakewood area The Lakewood area will be observing silence, wreath throwing and 21 gun salute Legion Post #14(1 Mcps off from the McFall NEWSPKHEFS For more information, call Normajean Campbell-Nichols at (269) 623-2664. tique cars also arc welcome and can reserve McKeough enjoyed hobbies of snow ski­ ing. gardening and photography. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Hastings Elks. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennock Foundation or Barry Commu­ nity Hospice. Gruesbcck and representatives will be www.michigan.org. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22. 2003 - Page 3 Superintendent qualification: “Must walk on water” by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A list of attributes for a new Hastings School Superintendent became so lofty dur­ ing a special public meeting last Thursday that one audience member joked. “We •night as well add, ‘Walks on water.’ The meeting was held by the Michigan Leadership Institute to gather information about the qualities the community desires in a new superintendent. The institute has been hired by the Hastings School Board to provide assistance in the search for a new administrator. Current Superintendent Carl Schocsscl is retiring this September after serving 20 years as superintendent. Board members have said replacing him will be difficult, given Scheessel's level of dedication and professionalism. “People have enormous trust in Carl," Thomas Pridgeon of the institute said. Thus, “a strong sense of ethics and integ­ rity” became one of the primary attributes people have indicated they desire in a new superintendent, Pridgeon said. Other attributes strongly desired were a leaders. person willing to make a long-term com­ dent who will seek input from the commu­ mitment to the community, someone who nity, have good relations with the commu­ has good skills in school finance, and nity and have regular meetings with the someone who is actively engaged and visi­ community. Also high on the list was hav­ ble in the schools and community — a ing a person who was forward thinking and builder of partnerships with local business, planned for the future. government and community agencies. a “Candidate Profile” contained in a bro­ chure made up by the institute that will be sent to various school systems, educational associations and individuals to alert them to the open position and let them know the qualifications the district is looking for in a new superintendent. According to the brochure, the salary for the position “will at begin $92,000, with total compensation to be ne­ gotiated commensurate witht the experi­ ence of the successful candidate and the re­ quirements of the position.” members listed were: a person who has an open door policy regarding input from par­ retail stores." Also, one participant said, national recognition and awards for innova­ “the economic situation in Hastings has tive educational programs; a caring and in­ been stable for the past 40 to 50 years.” Pridgeon described to meeting partici­ pants the timetable that has been set up for facility improvements done in the last eight selection of a superintendent. As of Tues­ tions, has the patience to work with stu­ years; and all schools are accredited by day, the position has been posted on the dents and parents, “someone who knows North Central. school web site, on the Monstcr.com web the difference between big district politics Those attending the community meeting site, and with various education associa­ and small community politics,” and some­ mentioned that the school district is located tions. The school web site says the candi­ one who has thought about social problems in a city that has been named one of the date must have a master's degree plus 30 such as drug abuse, child abuse, and single best 100 small towns in America, and hours, have successful teaching and admin­ parenthood and has ideas about how to ad­ pointed out that the district’s top 12 indus­ istrative experience, and have a proven re­ dress them as they relate to education. Also tries *re all locally owned, “so there arc no cord of success in positions of increasing desired was someone “open to new ideas,” globa the latchkey situation" and the practice of sending children home at noon on certain surveys of various groups to get a feel for days when parents are still working, Fred what people would like to see in a new su­ Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics said. The various groups surveyed by Prid­ and geon were also asked to identify some of transportation workers, staff members from the selling points of the community — the the high school, middle school, and the five “points of pride” that might attract high companies making decisions from responsibility. New York or California about what’s hap­ schools,” and “a seller of the vision." “I think the school system should look at maintenance academics, fine arts and athletics: state and for community recreation; $33 million in School Board this week. Before it was put members, community college, and has a “variety of onstrated sensitivity to government regula­ together, the Leadership Institute conducted Education lights come on,” has a good hospital, has a clude: long history of student success in volved staff; a partnership with the YMCA Hastings perintendent. Consulted were Board of kids to play outside even after the street the points of pride listed in the brochure in­ ents and the business community, has dem­ “a high quality person to create high quality The brochure is currently being printed after being approved by the quality candidates to the position. Some of Some of the other attributes community These and other attributes were listed in range Former school board member Larry Haywood rates various attributes commu­ nity members indicated they desire in a new superintendent. pening in Hastings.” Recruiting of candidates will take place unhl July 9, when all applications must be They also mentioned that the area is submitted. For two weeks after that the “beautiful,” with “lots of open space, lots board will be checking credentials and re­ of golf courses,” 367 lakes, and four major viewing applications. On July 21 the Ixiard cities nearby. The community also “has a will select applicants to interview. Initial the interviews will take place July 28, 29, and Leadership Institute surveys community members on the qualities they desire in schools,” has a “high-caliber local govern­ 31. Second interviews will take place Aug. a new superintendent. the community,” is “a safe place for your Thomas Pridgeon of the Michigan long-term history of supporting ment," has “a high level of volunteerism in See SEARCH, page 10 district elementaries, the administrative staff, the Hastings Education Association Board of Directors, officers of the HHS student council, HHS class officers. Na­ tional Honor Society officers, and members of the Hastings community. Board of Education members made their highest priority “personal integrity, moral and ethical standards.” Tying for second in importance were “building a vision and planning skills” and “organizational man­ agement of district finances and the budget." Tying for third in importance were “developing positive relationships and part­ nerships" and “staff evaluation and recruit­ ment and contract negotiation" skills. Some other assets desired by the board in a new Nearly 600 attend Corvette Celebration at Charlton Park superintendent included being able to focus on the future in providing staff develop­ ment, having good governing skills with the board, and using research to drive school improvement. Photos by Perry Hardin Great weather and great cars brought out 573 spectators Some of the challenges the school board felt a new superintendent is going to have A Vermontville man emerged as the only to face include decreases in school funding, area trophy winner at the 15th annual Cor­ contractual negotiations with staff, lack of vette Celebration last Sunday at Historic land for future expansion, and No Child Charlton Park. Left Behind legislation. Bob Gardner of Vermontville won the Other skills, abilities and characteristics Class B trophy for Corvettes in the 1958-62 those surveyed desire in a new superinten­ era. His Corvette is a 1958. dent included: Sponsored by the Corvette Club of Battle • Custodial /transportation staff: good Creek, the event featured 296 Corvettes on communication skills, openness, accessibil­ display, 508 participants and 573 specta­ ity, political and public relations skills, and tors, according to park staff. the ability to work with all types of groups Jerry Devore of Somerset won the Class in the schools and community. A trophy and the Spectators’ Choice award • School staff: delegation skills, trusts with his 1954 Corvette. the staff, experience as an administrator Other trophy winners were Rob Sautter /teacher, innovative, problem-solver, “peo­ of Jackson, Linda Hearld of Scotts, Pete ple” skills, personal involvement with staff, Thysse of Kalamazoo, Jack Pyle of Kala­ good listening skills, has the needs of stu­ mazoo, Dudley Berenbrock of Belmont, dents as a central focus, enthusiasm, pas­ Kevin Leiter of Battle Creek, John Batch of sion, ability to show appreciation for jobs Climax, Mary and Greg Damveld of Dorr well done, organizational skills, “under­ and Kevin Leiter of Battle Creek. stands and supports block scheduling in high school," “understands and supports Wouldn’t you like to sit behind the The Kalamazoo Corvette Club won the This purple Corvette with yellow hubcaps was one of the vehicles on display. career technical education,” and “does not award for best club participation. wheel at this Vette? support privatization of school services." • Administrative staff: loves kids, strong decision-maker, team builder, management skills. • Officers of student council, classes and National Honor Society: visibility at stu­ dent activities, approachable, relates to kids, knows the community, gets things done, open-minded, advocate for diversity education and training. • HEA board: decisive out compassion­ ate, labor relations experience, consistency and fairness, is able to involve all the stake­ holders in creating a shared vision for the district. At Thursday’s meeting with community members, those in attendance — which pri­ marily included school board members and community leaders — put “long-term com­ mitment" highest on their list of desired as­ sets for a new superintendent, along with “professionalism, honesty, integrity, trust, follow-through." and “models core values." Next highest on the list was a superinlcn- Plenty of pizzazz is encased in this Corvette, which was restored by its owner. At bottom left is a photo of the vehicle before restoration. Manufactured in recent years, this Corvette is a modeled after a vintage version. This newer edition is longer than the original. �Pago 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 22.2003 ------ STOCKS------ Financial FOCUS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Trusts can help you achieve estate planning goals When you develop your estate plans, you • You can retain control of assets, even in might be surprised at ail of the objectives cases of incapacity - When you establish a you want to accomplish. Of course, you living trust, you designate a want to leave your assets to your family trustee "successor who can immediately step in for members in a way that's fair and beneficial you if you become incapacitated. And your to everyone. But while you're at it. can't you trustee must follow your wishes as far as avoid the drawbacks of probate? And how providing funds for you. and later, for your can you make sure your wishes are earned beneficiaries. out if you're incapacitated? And can't you A living trust can help you deal with support your favorite charity without short­ many issues that relate to your family. But if you want to include a charitable organi­ changing your heirs? Clearly, these arc major goals. And if zation in your estate plans as well as make you're going to achieve them, you'll need to your appreciated low-yield assets more pro­ employ the right estate planning strategies - ductive. you may want to consider a chari­ and you may find that trusts can help. table remainder trust. Several different trusts are available. If you place appreciated stocks in a char­ Let's look at a few of them, starting with a itable remainder trust, you'll receive an living trust. immediate income-tax deduction and later an estate tax deduction. The trust can sell When you create a living trust, you get some key benefits, including the following: your appreciated stocks with no immediate • You may avoid probate - If you just capital-gain taxation, purchase an income­ have a will, your assets may have to pass producing vehicle and pay you an income through the probate process - which can be stream for life. Upon your death, the trust time-consuming, expensive and a matter of will pay out the remaining funds to the public record. But with a properly estab­ charity or charities you've chosen. AT&T > SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg s Company McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pfizer Inc. 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Ms. asked McLean all where the ments are misleading. Neither of us can say churches arc with peace on earth, etc. We for sure what was happening in Iraq before are here, praying and doing what we can to the American military got there. I believe help pick up the pieces. Satan loves chaos from what I've heard and seen that Saddam and will lake advantage of all of it that he Hussein had the mentality of Adolf Hitler. can. but the Lord Jesus will and already is I'm sure Hitler was not totally evil, but the making His presence known to the people part of him that was... was horrifying. 1 also of Iraq and they are seeking Him with less believe that the mass graves that have been fear than ever before. found are people who did not sec eye to eye with the Hussein regime. I feel very sad that innocent people have I feel sorry for the people of this world who do not believe in our savior: for lhc«rs must be a very lonely journey. I will pray been killed or maimed but it is my under­ for Justine McLean and others like her. standing that terrorism has been a way of Saddam and Osama bin Laden believe in life for these people. From what I've seen, murder and mayhem, but this is not the the Americans have given these people Lord's way. back their dignity and freedom. Yes. there If Justine McLean and others like her will be chaos for awhile, but with freedom cannot sec that, there will never be peace comes responsibility and with responsibil­ an earth, good will toward men. directly to your beneficiaries, with no court trust and fund it with appreciated stocks or ity comes honor and self worth and with interference, no legal other assets, won't you be depriving your Kathlenc A. Davis, self worth and hard work the people of Iraq family of those resources? Yes. But you Hastings will prevail. fees, no lengthy delays and no public disclosure. • You can safeguard your children's inter­ could use some of the income you receive ests - When your will is probated, the court from your trust to pay the premiums on a sets up a guardianship for your minor chil­ life insurance policy on yourself, with your dren. You can name the guardian in your heirs as beneficiaries. To keep this policy will, but the court could still appoint some­ out of your estate and avoid estate taxes, one else. Just as importantly, the court V4 you may want to put it in another type of not the guardian - may control the inheri­ trust - an irrevocable life insurance trust. Trusts are not suitable for everyone. And tance until your children reach legal age. At that time, they may receive the entire inher­ they can be quite complex instruments, so. itance. But with a living trust, you deter­ before taking any action, consult with your mine when your children or grandchildren tax and legal advisers. But if your inis’ • arc will receive their inheritances. You can correctly set up. they can go a ion.* way even have the money distributed in install­ toward helping turn your estate plan into ments. over a period of years. reality. HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting May 12. 2003 4 Board members present, Woods absent, and 4 guests. Approved previous minutes, bills and received standing reports. Also approved YMCA Grant request. Community VIS, necessary cost to seed newly developed section of Cedar Creek Cemetery, Resolution 200o-7 and costs tor Summer Newsletter. Meeting Adjourned 7:35 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (5/22) Walking is more than just a good idea mcnl to do it every day. No excuses! Rain This is the time of year we begin to think (take an umbrella), work (walk on breaks), about walking. We sit in our comfy chairs: .look out our window and watch as they go by. the jog­ Keep your family and friends who move away, INFORMED about, what's happen! back home. Give them a subscriptior To the editor: children (take them). Stop procrastinating! You know how to walk. You benefit from every step. Just walk. Walk today. gers and the walkers. We say to ourselves. There is another type of walk, the one “I should start walking.” “I need to start ex­ with Jesus. Like our physical walk, it also ercising.” “I need to lose weight.” comes with making a commitment to As we sit and cal our ice cream, choco­ change. A decision Io gel to know your late bars and the next potato chip, we Creator, one verse at a time. Open that Bi­ drcam of what we want to look like. We ble! You don't have Io read a chapter or the tell ourselves it will only take a few whole page in a day. You don't even have months, a year maybe. Just lose the pounds to plan to read the Bible cover to cover in a and then I can step walking. Then I will be year. Just read, one verse al a time. Put it content. Wrong! We need Io commit Io a change on your kitchen table and keep it open. of lifestyle! We need Io make a commit- Read! God's Word doesn't go away void. In other words, it's not a waste of your time. the Banner. Call 945-9554 for details. You will gel something out of it. God says in Isaiah 5 5: 10-11 “As the Know*four Legislators: ( Write Us A Letter: heres the rules The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so U.S. Senate that it yields seed for the sower and bread Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. for the cater, so is my word that goes out 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." (Look there, you just read two verses.) Do you want to walk? Go take a walk. U.S. Congress Every step counts. Do you want to know Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. God? Then read. Every word counts. Oh. and while you're walking, pray, just one word at a time. Vi Workman, 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006, Lans­ ing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. photo! processing ...FAST, QUALITY SERVICE! Bring Your Film to J-AD’8 PRINT PLUS Public Opinion: Reponses to our weekly question. Hastings North of Hastings on M-43 What about firms that leave? * What about companies that move their plants or headquarters out of the United States to avoid taxes? Hastings Banner Devoted Io the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMshMb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A drvision of JAd Graphics Inc 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacob* President Vice President Steven Jacob* Secretary Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T Ybung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Mary McDonough Ruth Zachary Helen Mudry Sandy Ponsetlo Patricia Johns Susan Temere Bret Bremer Chase Rairigh. Erika Wood, James Haynes, Jasmine Brown, Kendell Giar, Samantha Meeuwes, • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Middleville: Middleville: Delton: Delton: Freeport: Middleville: Classified ads acceded Monday through Friday 0am to 5 30 o m Saturdays 0 30 a m W Noon “I think that compa­ nies who leave the “It is not right. If you arc making a profit in the “This is a bunch of hogwash. Companies do “I don't like this at­ “I think it is wrong for this kind of thing are not tempt by companies to companies to set up in “Companies that United States are wrong United fair being fair to the govern­ care more about money this country and get our to do so. They arc just should pay taxes there share and not try to bilk ment or to their employ­ than their responsibilities business and then not plain cheating the law to too.” the government." ees." to the government." want to pay taxes.” make more money.” States, you should pay their Scott Omron Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22, 2003 - Page 5 Lake O Council disappoints TV cameras, news reporter by Helen Mudry wanted to purchase. County and Ionia County and prosecuting • Heard Trustee Pat Lake compliment lo­ Staff Writer attorney and probate judge for Ionia spoke of her patience and wisdom. sued criminal charges against Hanson in re­ • Ken Cote said it was time to move on taliation for his complaints about their ille­ Dray Clark and his camera crew from cal police with their help during dumpster WOOD-TV Channel 8 showed up at Mon­ days, mentioning Bruce Morningstar spe­ • Decided to keep the summer swim pro­ day’s Lake Odessa Village Council meet­ cifically. She said he went door-to-door in gram training reimbursement the same as ing looking for some “fireworks," but all some areas and helped senior citizens get their trash out. last year. Erika Trieweilcr suggested the • John Cook said Police Officer Bey police chief applicants. Mark Bender and lifeguards get reimbursed half the training Hudson should be suspended while he is in­ Gary Elliott, at 7 p.m. Thursday. May 29. they got was the formal council approval County. and there are still a few loose ends. He said gal behavior and retaliation for his union there arc still lawsuits that could cost the activities. village expensive settlement checks. • Will discuss the two police remaining • Learned Union Bank is waiting for money the first year and the rest the second volved in litigation in the pending lawsuit. in the Page Building. Kiri Vink has with­ Consumers Energy to remove the lighting year. She thought this might help retention Hudson was named as one of the defen­ drawn his name from the applicant pool. Lake Odessa has been in the news of late poles in front of the bank so it can put in its for the second year. The council thought dants in a suit filed by LOPD Officer Chris with the recent resignation of Village Man­ new poles. There will be five poles 100 feet the $75 was not an incentive enough io Hanson claiming Hudson and Shaw pur­ ager Bill Yost, who is going into the mis­ keep a life guard. sion field; the resignation of Village Attor­ apart. • Heard about the cross contamination ney Tim Tromp, who is active with the regulations to insure safe drinking water. for city charter and 4.9385 for for the Lake Odessa Fair to get a permit for the Fourth of July display. • Set the annual millage rate of 11.0193 charter Board and said he • Learned the plans for Tupper Lake wanted more time for his family; the resig­ Street includes five lighting poles at $3,500 street • Heard concerns from Steve Senters nation of Village President Randy Klein each. They will be paid for from the high­ about damage to his sidewalks on Tupper who cited personal reasons and the resigna­ way fund. Yost is looking for grants that Lake Street from the trucks of Franklin tion of police chief John Shaw who will help. Metals. He mentioned the sidewalk was pul Lakewood School was • Discussed filling the empty trustee scat charged last fall with breaking into a home left vacant by Klein’s resignation. in Woodland. in the 1938 by his father. The council voted Banks to hold the sidewalk bill of neighbors There was some “scuttlebutt” that the said anyone wishing to be considered David Gold and Senters until a meeting council might take action Monday night should submit a letter of interest to the with Franklin Metals to discuss the truck against Yost, who has agreed to stay on as Page Building by 4:30 p.m. Monday, June damage to the sidewalks village manager for six months. But there 9. about smoke pollution from Franklin Met­ of ownership arrangement with the village als. She mentioned people she knew who called the meeting to order. Banks was and the township. The fire department will suffer from cancer and wondered if some unanimously chosen by remaining council be its own entity might have been caused by air pollution members as the new acting president in the • Accepted the resignation of Pat Lake • Heard Lake express her frustration of “new business" section of the meeting. She from the Planning Commission. Anyone in­ “putting out fires” since she has been on gave a short statement thanking Klein for terested in filling the vacancy can call the council. “We need to get Lake Odessa his service and asked the council and the Banks or Yost. going and make us proud.” community to pull together io make Lake • Accepted the resignation of Jim Banks • Brighton said he wants the council to Odessa a proud community once again. Her from the Library Board and accepted the have a cohesiveness and come together as comments were met with a round of con­ appointment of Phil Bartlett as his succes­ a council. He said he was excited and gratulatory applause. sor. hoped they could work together In other business, the council: • Reviewed a request from Letha Reese to abandon an alley from Rochester Street to Harrison Street. In her request, Reese maintained that the alley had not been used for SO years. She reportedly had been told 30 years ago by village officials she could use the property. She now has a storage — >3 • Heard concerns from Maxine Wildman • Approved the fire department’s change Village President Pro Tern Karen Banks was no such action taken. The next regular meeting is at 7 p.m. Monday June 16. at the Page Building. • Heard police report of 117 complaints, ...when only the best will do! - of 2003 Graduation ANNOUNCEMENTS lss plus Napkins and Accessories top in and view the special catalog. HINT PLUS at J-Ad Graphics Orth of Halting, oo Highway 3 • 945-9554 • Beth Barrone welcomed Banks and 50 citations and 34 arrests. There were 1160 miles driven on the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria and 1648 on the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. • Voted to hire Lawrence McKaig of Ionia as village attorney. He has served as assistant prosecuting attorney for Delta shed on it and parks two boats and a utility trailer. The council discussed the cunent conditions of alleys in the village and how the subject should be treated. Yost said the council needs to educate the public about the alleys. “I wouldn’t want someone squatting on my property," he said. Fire Chief Jeff Sanderson said sometimes the al­ leys arc used to fignt fires. Trustee Tim Brighton said he was concerned about the precedent the council would set if it granted her request. Yost said the alleys with their right of ways are an asset to the community. There are times when the alley can make or break a project getting easements. Banks said the council and the commu­ nity needs more information about the al­ leys. Trustee Mel McCloud said messing with the alleys will be opening can of worms. Brighton suggested a public hear­ ing 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the Page Building. • Was told by DPW Director Ray Hum­ 629 W. State St, Suite 203 mel that the iron removal unit at the village MainStreet Savings Bank Bldg. water treatment building needs a new dehu­ Hastings. Ml 49058 midifier. Banks asked to submit a formal request and description of the unit he Phone: 269-945-3885 GOING? BUSINESS Fax: 269-945-4444 E-mail: Hastingttew9voyager.net Nights and Weekend Appointments Available Upon Request wanted: Standing Umber call Hughes Logging LLC NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Susan Alcala, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION). dated December 2, 1996. wto recorded in the Office of toe Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in toe State of Michigan on December 30. 1996, in Uber 681, Pagefs) 969. on which Mortgage there is darned to bo duo at too date of tois Notes, for principal and interest the sum of $77,039.96 and no procoedtogs hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby th** power of sate contairod in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. 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Price* below manufacturers minimum pricing standard will not be published �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22. 2003 John James Jerow Patsy Jean Tibble GRAND CLARKSVILLE - Patsy Jean Tibble, age RAPIDS - John James 73, of Clarksville, passed away at her home Jerow, age 84. of Grand Rapids, died on Wednesday morning. May 14. 2003. Sunday. May 11, 2003. Patsy was bom in Grand Rapids on Jan. He is survived by his daughters. Joyce 12, 1930 to Emmen, and Hazel (Randall) Jerow and Carol (Paul) Jerow Laurn; Johnson. She is survived by her children. Barbara brother. Richard (Pat) Jerow; sister, Katherine Hill; grandchildren. John and Jean (Alfred) Scanlon of Apache Junction. Jason (Sally) Comillie and J. Alexander Ariz.. Randall (Laurie) Tibble of Jenison. Laum. Our father loved his family, had a strong (Irene) Tibble of Hastings. Edward (Cathy) faith, worked hard and took pleasure in Tibble of Clarksville. Cherie (Joe) Wood of helping others. His passing leaves a deep Greenville, and her daughter and grand­ void in our lives. John's family is grateful for the support Tibble of Clarksville with whom Patsy given by doctors, nurses, friends, staff of 14 grandchildren; and sis great East Kentwood High School and the grandchildren. Patsy was preceded in death by her par­ loving and gentle people from Hospice. Without their guidance our "journey" with ents; her husband. Joseph Robert Tibble, dad would have been unbearable. her sons, Joseph Brian Tibble and Patrick were for held Kaye Lewis al Sl. Timothy’s Deborah Episcopal Church. Salem. OR. on Frida). Deborah passed aw a) Ma> 16. al 10 AM. in lieu of flowers due to kidney disease, daughters, Anne, Christina, and Andrea whom she married onJuly 31. 1948; and Sen ices Memorial Thomas (Lisa) Tibble of Greenville, Robert lived; Deborah Kay Lewis please make a memorial donation to the National Kidney Foundation. Bahd'f graveside sen ices were held May 14 at Restlawn Cemeten. Salem. OR. Deborah was bom August 6. 1953 to Roger & Margaret (Webb) Lewis at Keesler John's family will be celebrating a Memorial Mass of the Christian Burial at In 1957 the family set­ AFB, Biloxi. MS. tled near Augusta. Ml. Deborah attended Arthur Tibble. There will be no funeral home visitation St. Paul the Apostle Church. 2750 Burton Gull Lake Schools, graduating in 1971. and St. SE, with Msgr. Ernest P. Schneider, continued or service. The family was suggested that memorial presiding at 11:00 A.M. on June 7. 2003. Michigan University. She graduated with a contributions may be Community Hospice. Arrangements were made to handled Barry by the Memorial contributions may be made to education at Western BA and credentials to leach secondary his­ Home of Hope, 1175 68ih St. SE, Grand tory and English. Rapids. ML 49508. In 1977 she married Robert V. Akins on July 9th at Kalamazoo College and worked Arrangements were ma-e by O'Brien- Koops Funeral Chapels. her Eggebeen-Gerst, Grand Rapids. www.2erstfunctalhontes.com for a variety of state agencies iff the Kalamazoo area. Donald D. Britten Deborah and Robert then moved to the San Francisco Ba) area in 1981 where they Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... joined the St. James Episcopal Church in Deborah was active for many Frecmont. years in parish and diocesan committees for education. Deborah earned a Masters Degree in counseling from the FLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHU1CH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowliaf. Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 756-3021 church phone Sun­ day Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:0 im.; Sunday Evening Service 600 pzn.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 630 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson. Father Al Rimdl. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4.30 pm; Sunday Masses 830 a.m. and 1100 a.m.. Confession Saturday 3304:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY O? COD 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 930 a.m.; classes for ail ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day activities 7:00 pzn. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-!2y. Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age fata. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 31S5 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 4f4)58. Rc». Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. W-xThip Services: Sunday. 11:00 un.; Sunday School. 10 azn. fur all ages. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church ofthe WbrU-WUe Anglican CommmAm." 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center SL). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charter P. McCabe III. Rector Mr. F William Voctberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship-8nun. and 10 azn. Children's Chapel and Sun­ day School at 10 cm. Sunday Nun­ cry Available at IL azn. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. I1X» a-m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service-. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BRI I Cedar Cruet Rd.. 8 mi . South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Nor­ ton. %one 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m; Wxship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9391 Sunday Wxship 10 a.m.-l I azn.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 5. Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 616-721 -8077. Pastor Dianne Doaen Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15a.m. Nursery provided, ’unior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nighu - Praise Services 730 pzn. For more information call the church office. HOPE UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednes­ day & Thursday 9 azn. to 12 noon. Sunday Mooting: 930 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellow­ ship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening ser­ vice 6:00 pzn. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Qub (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 pzn.) Wednesday. 7 pan.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW 4k MATTWA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 p.nv For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vice*. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries, Pxttx Ryan White. Youth. 930 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 pzn. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 630 p.m., Awana, Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. QT tarch Office, 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith MMea. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9Z2*. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the ser­ vice. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-filted church Meeting at the Maple Lof Grange. Hwy M46 Kuih of Assyria Rd, NmhvUle MKh. 49073 Sun. Praise A Worship 1030 a.m.. 6.00 pzn; Wed 630 pm Jem Oub (or boys & girts ages 4-11 Pasters David and Rare MacDonald An amis of God’s love. “Where Everyone i* Some­ one Special." For information call I616731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coate Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 930; Church Senrice 1030 azn. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Mkhigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (2691 945-2938 Minkler David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Phiiippiaos 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 azn.. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Cass 7: 00 p.m.. Chasses for aM ages. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of Sl. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 930 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" II8S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove S’reet. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 830 and 11:00 azn. Sunday School for all ago at 9:45 azn. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. University of San She was a pastoral Francisco in 1985. counselor at Turning Point Counseling Agency from 1984 thru 1986. Deborah then attended the Pacific School of Religion and finished with a Master degree Divinity of 1990. in Deborah then worked as a youth therapist in West Branch. Ml. was a Minister of ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mau Sunday at 930 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Slate Rd. and Boltwood SL. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945*9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 azn. and worship service at 1030 a.m. Coffee and Cookies will be available be­ tween the wonhip service and Sun­ day School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our “Kid’s Time" is a great time of cele­ brating Christ for ail ages 2 yn. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Acrom from Tom's Market). We look forward to wor­ shipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday, May 22 - 1130 a.nt-1 pm. Prayer Vigil; 3:20 pm. Capper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes. 7:00 p.m. Choir. 7:00 p.m. Crossways. Saturday. May 24 - 8:00­ 11:00 a.m. High School Youth Group Car Wash; 10.00 azn. Cate­ chism 4. 11:00 azn. Youth Ministry Prayer Tune; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. May 25 - 800 & 10:45 azn. Worship. 930 azn. Sunday School. Tuesday. May 27 • 7: 00 p.m. Sunday School Staff Meeting; 7:00 pzn. Overeaten Anonymous; 830 p.m. Inquiren. Wednesday. May 28 - 1000 a.m. Wordwatcben; 7:00 pzn. Wonhip; 8: 00 p.m. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269-945-9574) fumc« voyager.net. Barrier free building with elevator to ail floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens, Direc­ tor of Christian Education; Norm Bourns. Music Director. Erin Rior­ dan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 a.m. - Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. UVE! Under the Dome (Contempo­ rary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. - Refreshments; 11:00 azn. TradiuonJ Service. Sun­ day School. Nursery is provided dur­ ing both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 6:00 p.m. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. Thursday nights • 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Starting June I - Summer Worship Schedule 830 azn. UVE! Under the Dome. Junior Church; 930 a.m. Refreshments; ICr.OO a.m. Traditional Service. FIRST FRESH FIERI AN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463. Nelson E Lumm. interim Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:10 azn. Church School for all ages; 10.30 im. Contemporary Worship. The 9.00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220 The J 1:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nunery is provided during both ser­ vices. SPECIAL EVENTS - Rum­ mage Sale 1-7 pzn.; Friday. May 23 - Rummage Sale 9 a.m.4 p.m.; Sun­ day. May 25 - No Church School Contemporary Service NEW TIME -10.30 Visitation at the First United Methodist Church, pastored her own church in the Tawas area, and served as president of the West Branch clergy association until 1993: On June 13.1994. on her way to conduct a church service, Deborah was involved in a near fatal car crash. She then had to move to Detroit for physical therapy to correct a broken back. During her convalescence she became active at the Embury United Methodist Birmingham, Church, of Hastings, died Wednesday. May 14. 2003 at his home. was She Ml. assigned as an outreach minister to local nursing homes and coordinated/facilitated stale level retreats. From 1995 to 1996 Deborah trained at (Sawd)) Britten. two sisters, and one brother preceded him He was raised in the Hastings/Dclton and He lived an extraordinary life of devotion 1945 from W.K. to his faith, family and country. As the old­ schools, graduating in age to support his family by working in 1948 until honorable discharge on April 8. automotive plants in Lansing. He was a 1951. He served primarily in Panama. sergeant in lhe Army during WWII and was He was married to Mar)- Leonard, the marriage ending in divorce. He was mar­ captured leading his platoon during the Battle of the Bulge. He was held in a ried to Phyllis M. (Stover) VanSlykc on German stalag and escaped. Almost 50 Jan. 30. 1976. years later, the medals he earned for his Mr. Britten owned and operated "Britten Bob Graham of Florida. He credited his over 20 years before in retirement in 1992. survival in WWII to his devotion io God He had previously worked at Hastings and his desire to be reunited with his wife. Aluminum Products Co. and Conklin- Britten Concrete Construction Co. in long career with the Ford Motor Company. Lodge No. 628. enjoyed camping, fishing, He owned Hcngeshach Ford Tractor Sales hunting, traveling, playing and singing with with his brother in hxtland, Mich. In 1954 his guitar, gardening, doing cross-word he moved to Hastings where he co-owncd puzzles, but mostly spending time with the Fishcr-Hcngcsbach Fond ('ar dealership family and friends. Mr. for several years. He was an active member Britten is survived by his wife, of the business community and St. Rose of Phyllis; daughters. Cathy (Phil) Curtis of Lima Church. He and his wife raised their of four children in Hastings and left many (Rick) Fritz of friends there when they moved away in Sherry (Richard) Kimble of 1972. They eventually retired to Florida where Mrs. Hcngeshach still resides al Middleville, Judy (Aurelio) DeLeon Joyce Rapids. Rapids, Robin (Rick) Slagel of Hastings; 1167 Albury Avenue, Spring Hill, Fla. son. Donald Britten. Jr. of Hastings; Dan 34606. (Sherry) VanSlykc of Grand Rapids; 22 In December 2000 Deborah became a Anne. Upon reluming from the war. he began a He was a member of Hastings Moose Kentwood, Susan (Marv) Johnson of Grand Certificates actions were presented to him by Senator Concrete Construction Co." in Hastings for Wyoming. four est of five children, he left home al an early He served in the U.S. Army from April 9. training at the Oregon State Hospital in with in death. Hickory Comers area and attended Delton Oak, Ml to be a chaplain. She continued her Education 1912 al his parent’s farmhouse in Westphalia. Mich. His mother and father, Grand Chaplaincy in 1998. 30. in Hastings, the son of James and Ruth the William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Salem, completing her Clinical Pastoral WESTPHALIA - Francis A. Hcngeshach died peacefully on May 6.2003 surrounded b) his loving family. He was bom on Aug. Mr. Britten was bom on April 17, 1927. Kellogg High School in Hickory Comers. Deborah and Robert were divorced in 1987. HASTINGS - Donald D. Britten, age 76. Fran was an avid sportsman wfo' hunt and fish. He was an enthusiastic fol­ member of the BahA’f Faith and continued great great grandchild; brother, Gerald lower of Hastings High School sports her lifelong service to her community. (Frankie) Britten of Delton; sisters, Marie teams, especially when his daughter was Roger Converse of Hastings. Pauline O’Connor of cheerleading or his son was breaking high include Survivors her father. Lewis, of Los Angeles, CA; a brother, Tom California. Geraldine (Lawrence) Hull of school basketball records. He had a won­ Lewis, of Collierville, TN; sister, Dawne Hastings; of Arizona; derful sense of humor and delighted in Lewis, of Kalamazoo. Ml; an aunt. Vonda nieces, nephews and cousins; four brolhers- dancing and listening to music. He was Cappon of Hastings, MI, and numerous in-laws and their spouses; three sister-in­ respected and loved by the many whose cousins, nephews and nieces. She was pre­ laws and spouse. Charlotte Scott lives he touched with his wisdom, caring, and generosity. deceased by Grandfathers, Stephen Lewis Preceding him in death were his parents; and Wesley Webb; Grandmothers, Lucille first wife in 1996; step-son Ken VanSlykc He is survived by Anne, his wife of 60 (James) and his wife Kathy; brother. Boh Britten years; his children. Joyce of Seattle, Wash., and sister, Mac Converse. Carol Gallagher of Minnetonka, Minn., (Harr) Lewis Marguerite and Webb, all of Hastings, Ml, and her mother, Margaret (Webb) Lewis, of Kalamazoo, ML Arthur J. Schley Services were held Saturday, May 17, Marcia I juson (Bo) of Scottsdale. Ariz. He R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Irving leaves behind Township Cemetery with full military hon­ (Sara), Michael and Kellk Gallagher. Scan. ors. Memorial contributions may be made to Coleman Hcngeshach; and Katie and Brett Arthur J. Schley, of Richland, passed away May 13,2003. were Arrangements made by Wren Joyce Ann Penix_________ ■ the son of Merle and Dorothy (Harvard) department of Checker Motors, retiring in 1990 with over 40 years of service. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, camping, canneing, woodworking and he especially enjoyed collecting wood working tools. He is survived by his son, Larry A. Schley of Richland; a daughter, Kay M. Schley of Richland; brothers. Merle Brian, Justin, Brendan, Seton, Alison and Joseph, and many admiring-in-laws, nieces, A funeral mass was celebrated on May 9 on January 12, 1930 in Battle Creek, ML, He was a foreman in the maintenance grandchildren. Scott nephews and friends Funeral Home of Hastings. Arthur "Poppa Smurf" Schley was bom Schley. 12 (.arson. He is also survived by one brother, Barr) Community Hospice. RICHLAND - Alan (Kathleen) of Spring Hill, Fla., and 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth at SL Teresa’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill. He was laid to rest with military hon­ VERMONTVILLE - Joyce Ann Penix, age 50, of Vermontville, died Saturday, ors in the National Cemetery at Bushnell, Ha. Donations in his memory may be made to May 17.2003. Graveside services were held Thursday. Hcmando-Pasco Hospice, May 22, 2003 at the Woodlawn Cemetery Blvd., Hudson. FL 34667. 12107 Majestic in Vermontville. No funeral home visita­ tion. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements arc by the Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. More Obituaries on Page 9 Schley of Delton and Tom Schley of Florida; a sister Mary (Nyle) Lee Christianson of Delton; special daughters, Nancy Cochran of Kalamazoo, Sharon Steve of Augusta and Michelle Lynch of Kalamazoo; Davidson, grandchildren, Heather Richard Kenney, Nick Davidson, Kyle Schley, Jamie Schley, Shawn Schley, and Skeeter; great grandchildren. Chandler, Christian and Amber Kenney and several nieces and nephews. Arthur was preceded in death by a very special friend, Lorenc Lynch. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barty County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services A Memorial Service was conducted Saturday, May 17. 2003 at the Williams- Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Steve /■'amily Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Slater, officiating. Memorial contributions to Pretty Lake Gunp. will be appreciated. Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. 269-945-3252 Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan -. ed to grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; one 328 S. Broadway jtrp, Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 22. 2003 - Pane 7 Gibson-Gauthier plan to wed Aug. 16 Cappon-Schantz plan to wed Sept. 27 Gary and Joyce Gibson of Delton and Tony Joellc and Gauthier Julie and Terry and Dau n Cappon of Hastings and Mike and Sally pleased Io announce the engagement of announce the engagement of their children. their children Tiffany Bethany Gibson and Nick Gauthier. Schantz. Bethany is a 1996 graduate of Gull Lake High Andersons to mark 30th anniversary Coats-Horton united in marriage School and attended Western Western Michigan University with a degree 2003. They were united in marriage on June 2002 at the Thomapple Valley Church of in 9, 1973. On Feb. 18. 1989 they renewed Hastings. Pastor Jay Taylor officiated the employed at Kalamazoo Public Schools. Joneille Daniel, ceremony. Parents of the bride are Ron and the late and Dave Rehfeldt. Brandin, Joanne Coats, and parents of the groom are Tammy and Don Fegenbush, Terry and 11 Bill and Brenda Miller and Michael and grandchildren. They’re planning a trip to Linda Horton. Florida in the fall. Tiffany is a 2000 graduate of Hastings current!) employed at 27. 2003 wedding is being planned. employed al Cappon s Nick is a 1998 graduate of Forest Hills Horton were united in marriage on Nov. 9. and Tracey, Justin, A Sept. and is currently is and Winebrcnncr Construction. employed at Miller Auditorium. brate their 30th anniversary on June 9. Jason Todd is a 1999 graduate of Hastings High School arts in creative writing and is currenil) Jennifer Lynn Coat* and Chad Michael are Cappon and Todd Automotive. Michigan University with a master of Tine John and Catherine Anderson will cele­ their vows at Holy Family. Their children Schantz of Hastings are Gauthier of Grand Rapids. are*pleascd to Northern High creative An Aug. School and and writing is attended currently being wedding is 16. 2003 planned. Maid of honor was Lindsay Mercer and best man was Clint Neil, both friends of the couple. The couple's children. Jordyn Coats and Lance Horton, were ring bearers. Nephews of the couple. Justin Benner and Alex Snider, were ushers. Ronda Coats, sis­ ter of the bride, was mistress of ceremony. The couple honeymooned in Maui and now reside in Nashville. Bakers observe 25th anniversary Buehls celebrate 50th anniversary Mike and Mary Baker of Dowling cele­ brated their 25th wedding anniversary on May 18. 2003. They arc blessed with two children, Cheri Mae and Robert Kay Baker. They have owned and operated Baker's Ex­ Five generations gather cavating for 20 years. Mr. and Mrs. Dcrwin and anniversary on April 25. 2003. Their entire family celebrated the occasion on the previ­ ous weekend with a dinner at the Middle Villa Inn. Share a gift of information... Baby. Jason A. Haight; dad. Jason M. Keep your friends and family informed about thngs going-'on in this community Give them a SUBSCRIPTION to - Haight; grandma. Anne Jarman; great­ grandma. Joyce Holland; great great­ Medeiros-Foley plan Sept. 27 wedding Willis and Donna Buch! shared the happy privilege of celebrating their 50th wedding grandma. Annie Guernsey. Photo taken on The Hastings Banner • great-great-grandma's 103rd birthday. Call us at 945-9554 Nancy Medeiros of Hastings together with Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Theresa Henderson of Auburn Hills arc pleased to announce the engagement of their children - Danielle Eileen Medeiros to Mark Edward Tobias Foley. The couple has planned a Sept. 27. 2003 wedding. Brown-Adams marry in Florida AND GET THE MOST FOR YOUR MINUTES Beverly Brown and Jamcy Adams were united in marriage on April 10. 2003 at Anna Marie Island. Florida. UNLIMITED Parents of the couple arc the former Homer and Stella Brown and Hollis and Lynda Adams. Best man was Ritchie Adams. Junior Night & Weekend Minutes bridesmaids were Marissa Adams, daughter of the groom and Jordan Morrison, niece of the groom. 700 The couple honeymooned in Florida and now reside in Hastings. Anytime Minutes $29.?£,n* Ann Shilton Gordenski Saturday -May 24 Monday-May 26 ftOO-SoQO Heath-Slater exchange vows Wyoming. Mich., Jamie Lynn Heath and Todd Michael Slater were united in mar­ Only 99e Now Only MOTOROLA 120« s69” Antique Pump Organ, Furniture, T72° Appliances, Rascheid Items, Aiazted _ On Motorola Phones Full Color Screen & New Lower Price SHUMAN CT • NASNVUI, Ml In a beautiful afternoon wedding on Sept. 21.2002 at the Christian Reform Church in GREAT DEALS NEW! J Fabries, bob of Wise.________ | riage. performed by Pastor Vaughn Groe of Try Us Out For 15 Day Grand Rapids. .• Jamie is the daughter of Alan and Diane Heath of Maryville. Tenn. Todd is the son of David and Patricia Slater of Hastings. The maid of honor was Cassie Coulter, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Sara NURSES tadc, cousin of the bride; and Dena Rozell. sister of the groom. Junior bridesmaid was Jessica Slater, niece of the groom. Flower of TenderCare Hastings has RN/LPN positions available of the groom. Groomsmen were Greg Heath, brother of the bride; Mike Cornett, friend of the groom; Chris Slater, brother of the groom; and Chris Patrick, friend of the groom. 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The best man was Bill Walukonis. friend 1 800 ALLTEL9 • www alltel com VliH AlLIE! at oo« Hoekstra, friend of the bride; Christin Brown, friend of the bride; Stacey Cour- ^ILLIEL FREEDOM GUARANTEE Great tales Cellular (231) 737-2355 gitSX® (259) 983-7000 Whitehall Great Lakes CetluU (231)893-6300 ABC Wirthouse m atowrehouse com VandenBero Stereo (616) 399-5155 Battle Creek Wireless World (269) 660-0495 cousin of the bride; and Marty VanHoutcn. friend of the groom. The ring bearer was Chase Slater, nephew of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. John Michalak, aunt and uncle, were master and mistress of ceremonies. The reception was held at the English Hills Country Club in Grand Rapids. Upon returning from a Florida honeymoon, they have a new heme in Allendale. Apply within: TenderCare Hastings 240 E. North St. Hastings, Ml 49058 VI — —— —- ■ ■ 1M com Um.' ’i» pi". CAi-tgei r«Qur« 4 twtwi 1? <WB' ar*tCi Ac*n»cn may n.srsns s'.i ma, vary Gu<inm«r m.tat r-jr;n n t*^z rztnu’ raidtnci wCFWl 4T ALLTEL �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22. 2003 .vlnnie’s MAILBOX By Kathy Mitchell Memorial Day will be observed Monday. Road, hosted the Alcthians of Central UMC May 26, ai Lakeside Cemetery at II a.m. May 12. They were entertained by a pleas­ under the auspices of the local VFW post ant program on a trip to Ireland by Mary and auxiliary. There will be a parade on Schippers-DeMunter of Darby Road, who Fourth Avenue at noon. The senice here is a teacher at the Woodland elementary follows those al Clarksville and Woodland. building. She traveled alone, used a rental The Lake Odessa Depot/Muscum will be car and spent nights in bed and breakfast open Saturday. May 31, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Ionia County Genealogy Society will have a representative present Richland May Central United included II ter and family, Patty and children of Wayland, her sister, nieces, mother and brother of Lake Odessa. The schedule will be effective until the second Knorrs are soon moving to Columbus. Ind., Sunday of September. Central will be host where Pally will be in a new position in the to June 17. Miss Leslie Geiger is a student at Miami of Ohio University not GVSU. The dean’s list at Northern Michigan University al Marquette includes Ryan Wcrdon of Lake Odessa. Daniel and Cherith (Steed) Goodemoot. who reside in a new home on Tasker Road Paul Allen has been a medical patient al Pennock Hospital, but was transferred to On May 16, the Lansing Stale Journal carried an obituary for Lawrence Hunt of Tucson, Ariz., who had died on Dec. 29. This was to announce his planned memori­ Woodland Saturday, May 17. He was 81 Calvin College. She is a teacher at an acad­ emy in Grand Rapids. by his first wife and survived by his wife, Juanita, and his 13 children. He had been employed by the chase at the grocery store or pharmacy that The problem? Our relationship is purely will help grip the containers so you can platonic. Wc do not socialize together or open them more easily. If all else fails, run take vacations together, and sex is not only the lid under hot water, or bang around the an activity we avoid, the thought of being edge with a large spoon to release the pres­ intimate with him repulses me. Sex with sure. Paul is just plain icky. To fill that void in my life. I have been in Parks Lansing and They moved to this area in Lake Odessa and Woodland. He was often seen in the other man for three years. He is married and He had been a member of the Woodland has two adult children. We both understand Eagles for 14 years during their retirement our limited relationship tor what it is and years here. don't expect more. Care for mom I am dissatisfied with the lack of inti­ trees along either side of macy in my marriage, dissatisfied with the Tupper Lake Street to make way for street limited nature of my affair, and 1 hate de­ improvement with new utilities, new grad­ ceiving my spouse. However. Pau) is a ing and new tarvia. The street is closed to wonderful friend, and our marriage appar­ through traffic. ently satisfies him. and it makes my family maple happy. Paul and 1 have discussed the lack of the Fred Dahl house, which they purchased. sex. but he doesn't care whether wc arc in­ This is the former home of Orvcn and timate or not. He simply doesn't want to be Bessa Can. whose family sold to Mr. Dahl. old and alone. Is it better to stay in a marriage that satis­ fies everyone else and find intimacy where Avenue since making a purchase of the nice I can? Or, should wc each find someone brick house. with whom wc can be both intimate and In addition to the survivors of David happy? Is sex all that important to a mar­ Smith listed in last week’s issue, he was riage. or is it really about mutual support, survived by his younger sister. Marilyn friendship and family? Please help. - No McKinley, his brother Dr. George Smith at Cinderella Living Here Lake, his Dear Cinderella: The best marriages Crockford whose late wife Virginia was a combine all of those factors. For most cou­ Byington sister of the first Mrs ples, sex is an integral part of marriage. Noriene, who died in 1986. Only you. however, can decide where it Death came May 14 to Johanna Sears of has congestive heart failure, diabetes and well enough, but requires 15 different med­ ications, all of which are very expensive. Fortunately, she has insurance because she is still employed. I know there will be a point when Mom will no longer be able to work, which means her insurance will lapse. If need be. I am willing to help her out financially, as will my three siblings. employed and pull my weight financially. However, my husband is not happy with the thought of supporting my mother. He thinks she should use up her savings and apply for government assistance. I have asked him if he would do the same for his mother if she were in need. His answer was. "That will never happen." brother-in-law Robert Smith, 60s and lives alone. Mom is overweight, Here's the real problem: I am married, Vcm and Cindy DuMond are now living in the former David Smith home on Sixth Central Dear Annie: My mother is in her early other medical problems. She gets around Last week work began on removing the The Joe Weir family is now moved into Recreation board until his 1981 retirement Phil and Betty Shetterly, with assistance from Helen and Menifee Miller of Barber area of Donna Drive walking his little dog. large in York. Pa., preceded years of age, bom each other. We have no children. a sexual and romantic relationship with an­ Grand Rapids on Monday. al service to be lield at the Eagles Lodge in Cherity earned her master’s degree from collection of the Granges of Michigan. He showed them at the most recent meeting of the Ionia County Geneaology Society. work in Hastings banks. time employee of Comer Stone University. bachelor’s degree. Comer Stone University. Ron Winters shows framed badges and ribbons from Michigan State Grange meetings as part of his history after several years of are graduating this month. Dan is a full­ He graduated May 17 summa cum with his looking. kind, has strong values, loves me very much, and he and my family adore and Norman Knorr Sunday, May 25, starting at 9:30 a.m. This banking industry whom I respect. "Paul" is educated, good­ his parents, Methodist Church change to summer hours for Bible school on the evenings of June 16 ■« I’ve been married for nine years to a man Guests of Michael and Karen Morse of James and Jean Morse of Fremont, his sis­ at I sional woman, independent and attractive. Wales. the ICGS library. services No intimacy Dear Annie: I am a 39-ycar-old profes­ inns. Her trip also look her to England and to assist any seekers of information from Morning and Many Sugar ranks on your list of priorities. I am so angry about his attitude. This is MY mother. I love her. and she will not al­ ways be here. How do 1 make my husband understand? - Bloomfield. Mich. Dear Bloomfield: Your husband is being rural Portland. She was survived by her Sex notwithstanding, you seem miser­ husband Wallace, her spouse of 60 years, able. It is difficult aad unpleasant to stay in son John of Battle Creek, son, Loren (wife a marriage simply because it makes other Catherine) of Hastings. Her service was at a people happy. Ask Paul to go with you for Portland funeral home, with burial in East marriage counseling so you can determine Sebcwa cemetery on Bippley Road. what's best for your future. selfish. Since you pull your own weight fi­ nancially, you arc entitled to win some eco­ nomic arguments. Tell your husband you are sorry he disapproves, but this is your mother and you arc going to sec that she is taken care of. Period. Late tulips are in bloom, as arc the lilac bushes. Fbrsythia has faded and so have the apple biossoms. Flowering quince is still Name dropping looking good. Garden stores are busy. Two Seasons Greenhouse on M-50 is busy with Larry Wagenaar of the Historical Society of Michigan shows Marge Erickson some of the items he shared at this month s meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. customers shopping for their beautiful bed­ ding plants and more. Dear Annie: While being treated for a minor medical problem, my 12-ycar-old ing skills. My daughter and I have been sports team. The doctor, a fellow sports fan. having a disagreement about her house­ mentioned that one of his patients was a cleaning. I don't have a problem with a cer­ certain prominent athlete on the team. My tain amount of clutter, but there comes a son was duly impressed, but 1 am con­ point where it is simply dirty. I think "Judy” tor-patient confidentiality rules. There was no mention of the athlete's GIRL, Kaylce Lynne, bom at Pennock GIRL, Megan Nicole, bom at Pennock FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, NOTIFY (248) 362-8100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Donald Burton and Angela Burton, husband and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA formerly known as Norwest Bank Minnesota. NA as Trustee for Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII, Inc., Floating Rate Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, series 2000-LB 1 dated the 21st day of December, A D., 1999. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and Sate of Michigan, on the 6th day of January. A.D. 2000, in Document No. 1039672. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $57,928.23 (Fifty seven thousand, Nine hundred twenty eight dollars and twenty three cents) including interest there on at 9.99% (nine point nine nine) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made ind provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of June, A.D., 2003, at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: AH that certain piece or par­ cel of land situate m foe Township of Castleton, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Parcel 1: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Gregg's Reserve to the Village of Nashville, thence West 82 feet, thence South 74.75 feet, thence East 82 feet, thence North 74 75 feet to place of beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing 82 feet West of the Northeast comer of Greggs Reserve, thence West 50 feet, thence South 7a 75 feet, thence East 50 feet, thence Norf ~4 75 wc! 'o the place of beginning. Tax I D.: 06-052-000-000-034-0 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 15. 2003 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO, L.P.A. By: Daniel E Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg & Reis Co, L.P.A. 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 4808-» WWR»02980900 (6/12) Hospital on May 9. 2003 at 1:27 p.m. to Marcie Britten and Paul Bargy of Mid­ Hospital on May 7, 2003 at 5:53 p.m. to Erica L Davis and Brandon R. Orman of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 dleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Caleb Ryan Joseph, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 8, 2003 at 5:50 p.m. to Alicia E Cosme of Vermontville. Weighing Andrew Webster, Caledonia and Kristin Marie Denisty, Caledonia. Matthew Ray Jiles. Hastings and Christy Gary Floyd Casteel, Lansing and Cindy Anthony William Hooker, Delton and Tracy Lynn Booth. Delton. Len Kniss, Christopher Plainwell and Rastoskey. Hickory Hastings and Annette Rae Blough. Hastings. Pierce, Bellevue and Tom Alan Brown, Middleville and dawn Marie Gurski. Middleville. Holland Kampcr. and Lizbith Lyn Runals. Middleville. Brian Edward Evans. Freeport and Jessica Ann Lobdcll, Freeport. Joshua Dav id Leatherman. Nashville and Hillary Cay Cates. Nashville. Ralph V. Sevems. III. Hastings and Julie David Alton Miller, Hastings Todd Lincoln Kidder. Hastings find it incredibly frustrating when I can't get the lid off a jar or bottle. Why do man­ Jolene Marie Ridge. Hastings. Elmer Ralph Baker. Ill, Plainwell and Kodie Nicole Kellam. Plainwell. Leonardo John Pinlarelli. Shelbyville and Rebecca Jane Crisman. Shelbyville. I About baggage Dear Annie: I read the column of re­ about ufacturers insist on using a hydraulic torque sponses BOY, Justin Wade, bom at Pennock Hospi­ wrench to install these things? Before you brides. I was more than a little irritated that tal on May 7, 2003 at 1:36 p.m. to David tell me to write them a letter, I find there are a man in Chicago said. "The American and Jill Daniels of Hastings. Weighing 7 too many to count. Wc can't boycott all of those companies, women available to an educated, upper­ or meals could become rather boring. Got The good ones arc married. The rest have any ideas? — St. Lazare, Quebec. Canada serious mental or physical baggage." lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Trent James, bom at Pennock Hospi­ you printed mail-order middle-class man in his 40s are pathetic. tal on May 5. 2003 at 5:31 p.m. to Tony Dear Quebec: Some lids are scaled for I am curious how one arrives at the age of Odell and Angela Michelle Knopf of Ionia. safety reasons. Nonetheless, they can be a 40 without any "baggage." Is he talking pain to open, no matter how strong you are. about children, for heaven's sake? By men­ There are inexpensive gadgets you can pur- tal baggage, is he referring to the same bit­ terness he is displaying? Just a word of caution to this guy: If Hospital on May 6, 2003 at 4:48 p.m. to Weighing 6 lbs. 13.3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Drake Ambrose, bom at Pennock someone arrives at the ripe old age of 40 without any type of baggage, it's likely he LEGAL NOTICE BOY, Gavin Lane, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 10, 2003 at 9:39 to Mike and Lonnie Vaskovic of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Diamond Jewel, bom al Pennock Hospital on Ma> II. 2003 at 4:24 p.m. to athena Haney of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. Take your color film for professional processing, to J-Ad's PRINT PLUS forgot to pack for the trip. - Packed and Living Life to the Fullest in Pittsburgh Dear Pittsburgh: You said it. "Baggage" is often another term for life experience. Reaching the age of 40 without any bag­ Michael and Jean Johnson of Nashville. and and suggest she get rid of that stuff for her tasks and have energy to spare. I therefore anne VanDiver, Hastings. Rachael Ann Brady. Hastings. cerned. If your daughter will listen to you, Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches William Wayne Crisher 11. Middleville Noah Richard Pop the lid Julie Lake and Travis Johnson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. and Melody Ann Rogers, Middleville. Dear Kansas: Three-day-old food with bacteria growing on it would fall under the category of "dirty" as far as we're con­ ing to call the Board of Health, say nothing. Hospital on Maj 13. 2003 at 9:02 a.m. to Paula Joy Forbes, Bellev ue. So, tell me, Annie, when docs a cluttered house become a dirty one? - Kansas I help my husband with all sorts of "male" Comers. Donnie Earnest but not criminal. Tim and Megan Wolfgang of Woodland. Comers and Jennifer Lynn Keeler. Hickory Shaun Michael Price, Dear North: Nothing. Unless the doctor discussed the athlete's medical information, GIRL Gwendolyn Mac. bom at Pennock Christine Louise Imbastaro, Plainwell. John on it. I believe this is unhealthy. buff who lifts weights at an advanced level. Hastings and Cathie Lynn Healy. Hastings. Corey or more. You can sec the bacteria growing should I do? - Troubled in the North Hospital on May 6, 2003 al 10:56 p.m. to Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. Mickey Trevor Davis, fee table in her living room for three days to reveal the names of their patients? What GIRL Lillian Frances, bom at Pennock Rae Anderson, Hastings. Mae Hansen, Nashville. she leaves food (chicken, child's sake. Otherwise, unless you arc will­ long. Nicholas noticed that cheeseburgers, and so on) sitting on the cof­ dent. Is it proper for medical professionals Dear Annie: I am a 50-year-old fitness Theron Norman Barlow, Hastings and Rebecca Sue Bumford. Hastings. Judy is a single mother and has never However, I am still bothered by the inci­ 7 lbs. 8 1/2 ozs, and 20 inches long. /Kania^e. licenses has reached that point. been great with cleaning. However, I have medical condition or nature of treatment. no rules were violated, it was indiscreet, inches long. letters about women with rotten housekeep­ son chatted with his doctor about our city's cerned that this disclosure violated the doc­ LEGAL Dirty home . ........ • Dear Annie: You’ve printed a couple of gage would require that you live a fairly SYNOPSIS HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting May 13. 2003 All Board members present; County Commissioner Neil; Deputy Nieuwenhuis; 2 guests Minutes approved; Treasurer's report received. Mr. Fred Jacobs requested hearing for IFTA district; Hearing set for June 10. 2003 O 7:05 p.m. Received 2002 audit report from Kathy Sheldon of Walker. Fluke & Sheldon. Received reports from library. Clerk, and Supervisor. Reduced mileage reimbursement rate to $.36 permtie. Approved taking of bids to sell Township's Center Road parcel. Amended budget in BIRCH category. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:30. Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor (5/22) isolated existence. Some folks have no in­ terest in a relationship with a person who has an ex-spouse, or children from a previ­ ous marriage. They cannot handle the re­ sponsibility and complications, so it's just as well they look elsewhere. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Mprcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi.com , or write to: An­ nie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22, 2003 - Sectxxi B. Page 1 Boys and girls both win KVA crowns by Brett Bremer Delton’s boys edged past Hackett in sec­ Sports Editor ond place, 115 to 106. Paw Paw was third It wasn't easy. with 104. Delton Kellogg's varsity track and field “We knew it'd be a light meet here to­ teams both won Kalamazoo Valley Asso­ night,” ciation titles on Tuesday night in Paw Paw. through." said Pessell, “but we came For the girls it was their second straight The afternoon ended with Paw Paw and KVA title. It was the boys' first since win­ Hackett squabbling over a supposed inter­ ning it every year from 1991 through 2000. "We got iter oack I guess," said DK boys’ coach Fred Pcssell. "It's about time," ference penalty in the 1600-meter relay and a second place finish overall, while DK celebrated in the infield. shouted Delton sprinter Kris Oglesbee. “I needed one of these and I finally got one.” DK’s 1600-meter through at the end relay team came They didn't need to win, but they ran their best time of the year, a 3:47.7 to dose out the meet. “Oglesbee had a great night.” said Pes­ sell, “and the distance kids in the 3200 really came through.” Oglesbee raced to first place finishes in the 100-, 200-, and 300-metcr dashes. He won the 100 in 10.9 seconds, the 200 in 23-5 seconds, and the 400 in 52.3 seconds. In the 3200-meter run. Tom Sigler ran his way to third place finish in 11:012, and Andrew Ouding scored in fifth at 11:10.6. DK h.-i two other first place finishes on the afternoon. One came from the 800-meter relay team of Jason Erb, Kyle Wells, Rick Tobias, and Oglesbee who finished in 136. Erb also scored the other first, with a 10’ mark in the pole vault. Teammate Adam Rouse also reached 10* feet in the pole Delton’s John Noto takes off on the anchor leg of the 1600-meter relay, the last race of the day at Tuesday's KVA meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) vault. Only three competitors scored in the event. The Panthers placed three runners in the season by finishing seven points ahead of Paw Paw in second. 151 to 144. top six in the 110-meter hurdles. Clay “That was a great meet.” said Delton’s Drewyor finished second at 15.8 seconds, girls coach Jim Gibson. “This is a great ahead of teammates Brandon Lester in third and Brett Michael in fifth. group of kids. This is our second in a row.” Drewyor also scored with a third place finish in the 300-metcr hurdles in 43.6 sec­ onds. DK was first or second in each of the four relays. The 1600-meter relay team sealed the victory for DK, as Kristin Wilfinger. Ma­ DK also had two places in the long jump, rissa Ingle. Shanna Tar>?minga. and Mo­ where Tobias was fourth al 17'4.5 and Erb nique Hoyle teamed up for a first place fin­ was fifth at 17'2.75, in the high jump ish in 4:20.2. where Brandon link was fifth at 5'6 and Nolo was sixth at 5’6. Others scoring for the DK boys were Evan Williams fourth in the 1600-meter DK also won the 400-meter relay, with Nicole Kotrba. Wilfinger. Alex Alaniz, and Christina Charron teaming up for the vic­ tory in 55.1 seconds. run in 5:02.3, Brad Goldsworthy sixth in The 3200-meter relay team of Katie the 800-meter run in 2:20.7, and Tobias Johncock, Lauren Cooper, Ingle, and Hoyle sixth in the 200-meter dash in 25.1 seconds. came across second behind Paw Paw in DK’s 400-meter relay team scored in sixth 10:43.7, and the 800-meter team was also Panthers Monique Hoyle (left) and Marissa Ingle celebrate at the end of with a time of 1:02.9. second in 1:54 behind Kalamazoo Chris­ the girts' triumph in the 1600-meter re­ lay. (Photo by Brett Bremer) KVA dual meet season with perfect 6-0 re­ DK’s guys and girls both finished the cords. and held onto the league lead. The girls capped jff their championship tian. hurdles in 53.7 seconds. DK’s Evan Williams turns the fai cor­ ner, on his way to a fourth place finish in the 1600-meter race on Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The DK girls got the job done in the pole vault, placing third, fourth, and fifth. Alex “Lauren Cooper had surgery in Decem­ ber on both legs. She was in a wheel chair, Alaniz and Jessi Sinclair both went 6*6, and Kotrba cleared 6’. and has worked her way back and scored in DK had two scorers in the high jump, three races for us. Those arc huge points. Tamminga in second at 5’. and Katie Par­ Monique Hoyle.” said Gibson after the menter in fourth at 4’6. and in the 100-me­ ter dash where Charron finished second In meet still kind of catching htf breath. “It just goes on and on. There are so many 12.9 seconds and Ashley Imerzel was fifth great stories on this team. It’s just a great in 133 seconds. team effort. That’s what it’s all built around.” Others scoring for the DK girls were Tamminga fourth in the 200-meter dash in Besides being a part of the 3200-meter relay. Cooper raced to a third in the 3200- 28 seconds. Katie Smoczynski third in the 400-meter dash in l.*05.3, and Matteson meter run in 13:03.7, and a fourth in the fourth in the shot put with a throw of 1600-meter run at 6:013. 28’10. Hoyle took the victory in the 1600 with a time of 5:38, and Johncock crossed the line Panther runners headed to state meet The Panthers got a big boost headed into the KVA meet, by their strong perform­ sixth in 6:02.8. Hoyle also picked up points for DK in the 800-meter run, where she finished sec­ ond in 2:30.9 ahead of Ingle in third at ances on Saturday at the Division II re­ gional at Grand Rapids* Houseman Field. The Delton girls finished third. DK’s 3200-meter relay team of Ingle, 236.1. Time for tracksters to have team titles Christina Charron strains to make up the less than a tenth of a second differ­ ence between herself and GalesburgAugusta’s Megan Wortinger in the girls’ 100-meter dash. (Photo by Brett Bre­ mer) Kortni Matteson completed a sweep of Johncock, Cooper, and Hoyle qualified for the hurdle events by winning the 300-metcr stale in second place, and broke the school hurdles in 49.6 seconds and the 100-mcter record with a lime of 10:17.2. hurdles in 16.5. She was followed in both races by Alex Alaniz. DK’s 800- and 1600-meter relay teams also qualified for state. Alaniz scored a second for DK in the Smoczynski, Tamminga, Kotrba, and 100 hurdles in 173, and a fourth in the 300 Matteson teamed up for a qualifying time Panther Clayton Drewyor comes around the comer in the 300-m hurdle race at Saturday's Division III regional at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) of 5:323, and in the 1600 relay it was Matteson, Hoyle, Tamminga, and Smoc­ zynski qualifying with a time of 4:163. Tamminga and Hoyle both won regional The team victory is always better than the individual. championships. Tamminga was first in the I got to sec some of each over the past few days watching the Delton Kellogg varsity high jump at 5'1, and Hoyle won the 800- track teams, first making runs at the state meet at Grand Rapids' Houseman field on meter run in 2:25.8. Saturday for the Division III regional, and a second time at the Kalamazoo Valley Asso­ Tamminga also qualified for stale in the 200-meter dash in il.15 seconds. ciation's finale at Paw Paw on Tuesday. Saturday was a beautiful sunny day. A great day to be outside. Kids were racing all Matteson will run at stale in the 300-me- over the place, falling off the track gasping for breath at the end of races, high fiving ter hurdles where she qualified in third teammates, probably the best times run all day were when kids who hadn't placed in the place in 48.7 seconds. top two (the top two finishers in each event at regionals get an automatic berth to the DK’s boys stale meet, others can qualify by meeting tough time requirements) came running, look­ Oglesbee qualified for state in both the ing for someone to celebrate with after learning their time was good enough to earn 200- and 400-meter dashes with second them a trip to state. place finishes, in times of 232 seconds someone to celebrate with on Tuesday. Everybody knew what was going on. Every­ 50.6 seconds Jason Erb let loose with a personal best body’s points mattered to everyone else. jump of 20’03.25 to qualify for state in the The difference between the two days was that nobody had to run around looking for There were high fives, and smiles, and hugs, after regional races were run, but no­ body was excited enough to get a 30-yard game of leap-frog going. That was just one of long jump. DK’s 400-meter relay team also quali­ the celebratory outbursts of the two Panther squads after they captured their two KVA fied, placing sixth in 453 seconds. The Division III state meet is Saturday titles. The kids gathered around and did flips and danced. Mark NeSmith modified his “I am Mark” cheer from basketball season to fit the moment. it is far and away the leader in the “Best Celebration” category for the end of the year Panthers Kortni Matteson (left) and Alex Alaniz hustle over the 100-meter hur­ dles on Saturday at the Division III regional at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. June 1 at Comstock Park High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) awards, if there arc going to be some. Sure, the qualifiers and their buddies were happy after the regional meet, and the kids that set personal bests without it going towards anything special. I thought the same kind of thing all wrestling season. The individual meets are nice. You know you're going to sec the best of the best going head-to-head. That’s nice, but it lasts about six minutes tn a wrestling match. The 100-met er dash doesn’t even last 11 seconds. It wasn't so long ago that wrestling decided to add a team tournament. After going to school at Middleville. I couldn’t really imagine « world without it. The team final was one of the most exciting events to go to all year. I know I didn’t pay any attention to the individual championships. Maybe someday we’ll get to say that about track and field. Last year the high school track coaches got together and decided that there should be a team meet, and started one up. and made it obsessively team oriented between the state’s regional championship teams, not just their stars. It’s not an MHSAA sport yet. I know the MHSAA is very busy, but I think this is one they need to add as soon as they get a free second. Nothing against bowling, or lacrosse, but getting a state team track and field meet together should be a little bit higher on the list. Saxon golfers top TK, twice Hastings' varsity girls* golf team fin­ ished fourth at last Thursdays' regional meet at Bedford Valley. ings. and Kristie Welton shot a 99. The Saxons’ fourth score was turned in by Kristen Beckwith. She shot a 125. met at Hastings Country Club. Jolley led the Saxons with a 41, which was the low round of the day. Oakland's 47 was also better than any of The Saxon giris shot a 417. finishing be­ Hastings finished ahead of eight other 356. last year's state schools including Middleville, who placed the Trojans’ rounds. VandenBcrg led the 12lh with a team score of 454. Trojans with a 51. hind Coldwater’s champion Caledonia with 369. and Portage Central with 374. Jill Jolley led the Saxons with a 95. She was one of three Saxons to shoot under 100 on the day. Courtney Oakland scored a 98 for Hast­ Lindsey VandenBcrg led TK with a 95. It was the second straight day that the Saxons had topped the Trojans. Hastings final two scores were from Welton who shot a 55, and Amanda Hur­ less with a 71. Last Wednesday, the Saxons finished TK’s other three scorers were Tiffany with a 214 to TK’fc 231 when the two teams Forbes with a 58, Missty Welker with a 59, and Sarah Wolf with a 63. �S action B. Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22. 2003 Goals hard to come by in last two Gold matches SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Ail Counties) MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DAR­ REN J. MOORED AND KIMBERLY D. MOORED. HUSBAND AND WIFE to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. US. DEPT. OF AGRI­ CULTURE now known as USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee, dated January 15. 1992, and recorded on January 15.1992, in Uber 531, on page 869. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of one hundred four thousand seventy seven and 23/100 Dollars ($104,077.23), including interest at 8.250% per annum as modified by agreement dated 5-15-97. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and ths statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wtil bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml, at 1.-00 p.m. on June 12. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Berry County. Michigan and are SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD MAY 14, 2003 All Board Members and 11 citizens present. Approved agenda. Minutes of previous meeting and Treasurer's report accepted as printed. Approved $2,000.00 to Community VIS pro­ gram. Gave Treasurer permission to attend seminar. Motion approved to table Telecommunications Resolution. Approved culvert replacement on Bird Rd. Permission granted fcf Clerk & Treasurer to attend workshop. Offered Assessor contract to Joyce Foondle. Approved payment of vouchers. June Doster, clerk Attested to by: Robert Mack. Supervisor (5/22) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEM PT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having boon made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Rick L Bolton, a singio man, and Melissa L. Harvath, a single woman, to CONSECO FINANCING SERVICING CORP., dated August 29, 2000, and recorded in tho Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry in tho State of Michigan on August 31. 2000, in Document No. 1048902. on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo duo al tho date of this Notice, for principal and interest the sum of $102,705.40 and no proceedings having boon instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on June 19,2003, at 1:00 p.m., on tho steps of the Courthouse In tho City of Hastings, that being the place tor holdtog too Circuit Court lor the County of Barry, there wB bo offered for sale and sold to too highest bidder, at pubic sate, tor tho purpose of satisfying tho amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wtih interest at 10.50 percent per annum, legal coots, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., doos pay on or prior to tho date of said sale; said premises are described In said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to-wit LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PAR­ CEL *C PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 34'16* WEST 497.86 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 7 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 34'16* WEST 248.83 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES 38-38- EAST 262.69 FEET PARAL­ LEL WITH THE EAST UNE OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 34'16* EAST 248.83 FEET; THENCE NORTH 2 DEGREES 38-3T WEST 262.60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT­ OF-WAY FOR BRYAN ROAD OVER THE NORTH 3100 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period than be six (6) months from the dete of sate urtieee tie property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shal fr001 ** date of safe or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY, P.C. By . DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) tor Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: May 1,2003 (6/12) described as: LOTS 5 AND 8 OF BLOCK 62 OF THE VIL­ LAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 27. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: May 8,2003 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 4800^6616 For Informatior Pleato Cak: (248) 540-7701 (5/29) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defai4t has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Vickery and Susan K. Vickery. hueband and wife (ongmal mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated April 12. 1399. and recorded on April 19. 1999 in Instrument* 1028229 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE AND 29/100 dollars ($61,14329), tockxting inter­ est at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in aMd mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or soma part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 PM. on Jus 12,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County, MfcNgm, and are deserfoedas: Lot Eighteen (18) of WBtem C. Schute Park, according to Vte recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Uber 3 of Plats, on Pago 60, Barry County Records The redemption period shal be 6 months) from the dete of .uch sale, untees determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 15, 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL* Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File* 200319107 Team C (5/15H®5) PUBLIC NOTICE Reconstruction «nd widening of 0 37 mile, ofrtadway on E««SU«e Street from C«»erRo«l to the east City Limits BKheduled to begin won Hoflmwi Brother, from Holt. Mfchig«i.«e me con­ tractor, tor thi, Michigwi Department of Transportation (MOOT) protect end are currently mcMUng thee operation to begin conduction on May 23. 2003 The project will indude removing the eaMng pavement and widening me atreet. sanitay sewer construction, waler main construction, and storm sewer construction, concrete cub and gtMer. concrow rtova vpraadta, and hot mta asphM Atoo included in mis project «■ bo me reaUgnmert ot me Center Road intersection with me Stale Street interoedion eo that Center Read art -tee’ Into Stale Street tnsteadoiaigrtng on «i angle as it doe, now The project area «■ be completely doeed Io through traffic tor the duration of me comtructton, but w« bo. on Im as poettie. open to local traffic only Conduction is expected to be wbetantiaiy completed by Augua 1. 2003. with final completion by Augua 29. 2003 A detour route has been aet up io route traffic around me project area Traffic traveting Io me City of Haang.1 via Nashville Road win be dakxnd wea on Riva Road to M-37 Highway (Hanover Street) The rteraection d Star School Road and Sute Street wtit be ctoeed to through traffic until atlw me taa of July, so traffic traveting on Star School Road may um either the River Road detour Nolic, of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT: ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clifford Craven, unmarried (original mortgagors) to The CIT Group/Consumer Finance. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 16. 2002, and recorded on October 22, 2002 Document *1089952 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of February 1. 2003, among Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII. Inc., Litton Loan Servicing LP and U.S. Bank National Association. Salomon Mortgage Loan Trust. CBASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2003-CB1. without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated November 29, 2002, which was recorded on May 2, 2003, Document No. 1103342. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THREE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 13/100 dol­ lars ($3^,877.13). including interest al 9.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on June 26.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. situated in foe Pralriavtte. County of Ba r ry. State of Michigan: PARCEL B: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the center­ line of Benders Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 132922 toot and East 210.00 feet from tho Northwest comer of said Section 36; thence East 210.00 tool along said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 10 min­ utes 33 seconds East 688.63 toot paralei to foe West line of said Section to a traverse lino atong Utte Long Laks'; thence Sou^ 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 2726 toot; thence South 51 degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 236.65 toot to the terminus of said traverse tine; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 847.40 toot peraM to foe West Ino of said section to tho place of beginning. Subject to the use of tho Northerly 33.00 toot thereof as Bonder* Road. Atoo subject to an easement for ingress and agrees as described betow. This description includes tho tend from the traverse line to the waters edge except the West 150 toet Subject to tie use of too Northerly 33.0 toot thereof as Bonders Road. Atoo subject to an easement tor ingress and ogress as described betow. This description Includes tie land from the traverse tine to the waters edge. Except tho West 150 toot. PARCEL C: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Rango 10 West described ar. Begkvtingjte a point which to South 00 degrees 10 minutes XI seconds East 132822 toot vid East 420.00 totifWm too Northwest cor­ ner of sted Section 36; thence East 249.40 toot thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes '9 seconds West 594.13 toot to a traverse Ino atong Utito Long Lake'; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 257.81 toot to tho terminus of said traverse Ine; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 688.83 toot perelol to toe West line of sted Northerly 33.00 toet foereof as Bandore Road, also subject to an easement tor ingroes and ogress as described betow. This description includes tho land from tho traverse line to tho waters edge. PARCEL B AND C SUBJECT TO THE FOL­ LOWING EASEMENT: Being in part of tho Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North, Rango 10 West more partcutarty described as being 20.00 toot on each side of tie toiowtog described centeriine tor ingress and eg' «s to bo. used with others: Beginning ad a point on tie cen­ terline of Bandore Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds oast 1328.22 toot enu East 650.00 fact from »w Northwest cor­ ner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes West 330.00 feet, thence South 89 degrees West 190 00 toot thence South 47 degrees West 180.00 toet thence South 87 degrees West125.00 toot to tho point of begin­ ning. PP»: 06-012-036-001-20 37037. Tho redemption period shal be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: May 22,2003 FOR iNFORMADON, PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1306 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200317511 (6/12) TeamM Hastings’ Katrina Jacobs (right) leaps in to head the ball away from a South Christian defender. (Photo by Perry Hardin) South Christian stole third place in the Caledonia on Tuesday, at the Hastings O-K Gold out from under the Saxon varsity hosted Division II district tournament. Also girls' soccer team on Tuesday afternoon. in the district are Charlotte. Middleville. South broke a 0-0 tie, with only five MWc clearly dominated most of the game,” said Saxon coach Sarah Derrico. “We definitely picked it up in the second half, and we had our chances including up until the last 30 seconds.” Jami Shilling sent a direct kick from just outside the South penalty box narrowly over the cross bar in a late attempt to tic the game back up. “They played well," Derrico said. “I'm proud of them. We moved up two spots since the regular season, and that’s all I can ask is that they show improvement." The Saxons finished in fourth place in the league, with their fourth place tourna­ ment showing. Hastings ends conference play with a 6­ 8-2 record. “We had a slow start to the game, but we picked it up quickly," said Derrico. “bur defense played very strong in the back. I would credit that to Erin Fish and Kayla Arnie. They both stepped up very well and held strong." The Saxons held the ball in South's end of the field for most of the second half, but were just unable to punch one through the Sailor's defense. Hastings was playing for third place after falling to Caledonia in the tournament's semifinals on Tuesday 5-1. “Overall, we didn’t play well and after about the third goal some of the girls gave up, which made it hard for those who didn’t" Hastings lone goal came from freshman Rene Winegar, who joined the varsity for postseason play. Saxon senior Erica Newton chases down a loose ball in Hastings’ 1-0 loss to South Christian on Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) But the Saxons will get a rematch with Rotary golf outing to benefit YMCA Youth Leadership Conference Hastings Rotary will hold its eighth An­ nual Golf outing on June 20 at the Hastings Country Club. The format is a four person scramble that will shot-gun start at 1p.m., lunch is in­ cluded. The event is open to everyone and of all golfing abilities. Gavin GM-Ford for a new automobile, plus many other prizes. Proceeds of the event will support the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference held each fall al YMCA camps. The purpose of the conference is to de­ velop and instill life-long leadership quali­ Cost of the event is $60 per person. A ties in the community’s youth. In the past hole-in-one contest is being sponsored by few years, more than 100 area students or Barfield Dove to M-37 Highway (Hanover Street) The Center Road and Sute Street Intersection have attended this program. will remain open tor the mod part during conduction except tor a lew days when curb and fitter, and restoration work Is being done to ma area Gull Lake, and Wayland. minutes remaining in the game. If you would like to play in this outing, HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP please contact Chris Cooley or any Rotar­ ian. Call (269) 945-6137 to register or for more information. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING District Act 198, PnbHc Acts of MtaMgan of 1974, as aawadod Annual baseball PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Hastings Charter Township will hold a public heanng event still looking on: Tuesday. June 10. 2003, at 7.05 P.M. at the Township Hall for former Saxons 885 River Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 The 27th Annua) Hastings Alumni Base­ tor the purpose of hearing all interested persons concerning the establishment of an Industrial Development District under t'w provisions of Act 198 of the amer.ued Industrial Development District Act: Mr. Fred Jacobs requests the establishment of a District at the J-Ad Graphics facility located at 1351 North M-43 H^hway. Hastings. Mchigan. 49058. P.P. *06-06-006-013-00 Legal Deecrtptton: SEC 6 T3N R8W COM AT THE SE COR OF SEC 6T3N R8W. TH N 0 DEG 21' 20* W 1702 48 FT AL THE E LI OF SO SEC TO POB TH S 89 DEG 30'40* W 296 FT. TH N 0 DEG 2f20* W275 FT. TH N 89 DEG 30' 40* E 296 FT. TH S 0 DEG 2^2(r E 275 FT TO POB. ALSO COM AT THE E 1/4 PT OFF DEC 6. TH S AL TH E U OF SO SEC A DIST OF 431 FT TO THE CE NTER OF SD CREEK AND TRUE POB TH S AL SD E LI. 229 FT. MA. TO TH S U OF THE N 1/2 OF TH N 1/2 OF TH SE 1/4 OF TH SD SEC; TH W AL SD S U. 500 FT. MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER OF CRK; TH NLY. NELY. AND ELY ALG THE CENTER OF SD CREEK TO THE POB; SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY EASEMENT OF RECORD James E. Brown, Supervisor City of Hastings I Dated: May 22, 2003 day, Memorial Day, at Johnson Field. Any Saxon who played in the Saxon var­ sity baseball program is eligible to come and play. Practice will begin at about 11a.m. for the seven-inning game. “If you do not want to play, come and coach base or just visit with your old team­ males," said Hastings alumnus Bernie Oom, who is in charge of the event. All Saxon fans of the past are urged to come out and cheer on the heroes of past Hastings Charter Township Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Service* ball game is scheduled for 1p.m. this Mon­ Saxon squads. Any questions can be answered by call­ ing Oom at (269) 795-3555. �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22,2003 - Sector) B. Page 3 Saxons have won four of their last five games, and a tournament title no walks, and just one hit. “Pitching made it possible for us to win." said Buehler. “Il was really fun to watch them work." The Saxons scored two in the fifth when Ashley Gibson got on base and moved to second after an Oriole error. Courtney Fortier hit an RBI double to drive her in for the first run. Jun.- Bishop stepped up with two outs and drove in Fortier with an RBI double to make the score Hastings 2 Charlotte 1. Becky Barrett scored a second unearned run for the Orioles in the sixth after two throwing errors by the Saxons and tied the game up 2-2. The Saxons had six hits total. In game two, the Saxons faced the Lake Fenton Blue Devils, guided by 500 game winner Jerry Cowan. Cassie Meade added a run for the Saxons in the fifth to give pitcher Allerding a com­ manding 6-1 lead going into the bottom of the seventh. Lake Fenton threatened greatly in the seventh though, loading the bases with no­ body out. “I went out to talk to the infield and we did the math. Three on the bases plus one at the plate scoring would still leave them a run short," said Buehler. “So, we decided to just go to first for easy plays, keep the ball down and then pitch to the bottom part of their order." The strategy worked, after getting an out the Blue Devils scored three before Allerd­ ing regained her dominance of the Lake Fenton batters to strike out the last two and win the tourney with the 6-4 victory. Allerding had 12 K’s, one walk, and gave up nine hits in the game. With the tourney in the bag, Hastings Senior catcher June Bishop and the rest of the Saxons are on a roll heading into district play, which begins next week at Portland. (File photo by Perry Hardin) played an academic game against Mason The Saxon varsity softball team ended its kle from the previous night, stepped up and enth when Dec Anne Wright got a walk, regular season Monday with a 9-1 victory drove a single to right field. Tiffany Howell Jenny Wanland got on with an error, and at Cedar Springs. moved her over to third with a single and Howell drove both girls in with a two run Thomas scored on a wild pitch from Char­ single. with a win,” said Saxon coach Marty Bueh­ lotte’s Allie Good? to give the Saxons a 3-2 well, but the Saxons stranded Fortier com­ ler. “We played well. 1 thought the kids victory. ing up one run short. **!t was good to finish the regular season losing 5-4. Hastings scored it’s four runs in the sev­ Howell and Allerding scored as might be tired after all the games in the last Hastings played rough defensively with Friday, the Saxons took game two of a few days but they were really energetic to­ five errors to Charlotte’s two, but had great doubleheader with South Christian 11-10, night.” pitching performances by Heidi Wear and after falling 3-1 in game one. ■ Abbie Allerding got the win pitching for .Allerding. Hastings. The win secured a 14-13 regular season The Saxons, who were the home team in “I was really impressed with how sopho­ game two of the double header, came up more Heidi Wear handled herself on the and stole a victory when pinch hitter for the Saxon squad. Hastings finished con­ mound against a ranked team. She went Bishop laid down a perfect surprise bunt in ference play with an 8-8 record. five complete innings and really kept a the bottom of the seventh to score Meade good hitting team off their game,” said and win the game in draiuric fashion. Il was a busy weekend for the Saxons, who split a doubleheader with South Chris­ tian on Friday night, and won the champi­ onship on Saturday at the first annual Char­ lotte Invitational-Round Robin with Char­ lotte, Lake Fenton, and Mason. First thing in the morning, the Saxons went up against the hosts from Charlotte (ranked honorable mention in Division II). With the game tied at two in the seventh South had taken a 10-9 lead in its half of Buehler. Wear had five strikeouts, two walks, and the seventh, after the Saxons had worked to tie the contest at 9 with four runs in the bot­ gave up three hits) “We decided that wc would bring in sen­ tom of the sixth. ior Abbie Allerding to keep Charlotte from Abbie Allerding pitched for the Saxons. re-grouping,” said Buehler. “She did just She gave up 15 hits, with no walks and that." struck out five. Allerding pitched the last two innings striking out three while giving up no runs. - Hastings logged 12 hits in the game. Gibson scored twice and had one hit. Wear scored three times and had two hits. Meade inning. Amber Thomas, still on a gimpy an­ scored twice and had two hits. Fortier had a Saxons rock Rod Hawks The Saxon varsity baseball team took out its hitting frustrations against Cede? Springs Monday afternoon, beating the Red Hawks 12-1. Brian DeVries with a double and three RBIs, Adam Case with two RBIs, and Caleb Case with Four stolen bases led the Saxons eleven-hit attack. Hastings broke things open early. The Schmidt each had one hit for Hastings. Game two saw the Saxons fall to Hud­ Dustin Bowman turned in a fine pitching In game one against the Sailors, Thomas was the starter. She pitched four and one third innings giving up three runs, four hits, and three walks, while striking out three. Allerding who went one and two thirds in­ performance, but (he Saxon offense fal­ nings with no runs, no hits, no walks, and tered. struck out two. Larsen led the team with two singles. Thomas led off with a double, stole third DeVries and Bowman had the Saxons only and twisted her ankle sliding into the bag. two other hits. Wanland had to pinch run for her and Hudsonville took the tournament title for the second, and then two more in the third the second straight year with wins over to take an 11-0 lead. Mount Pleasant, and the host Saxons. Justin Pratt blasted a two-run home run. Holly Wilson. Allerding had 3 hits. An injury caused her to be replaced by sonville 3-1. Saxons scored five runs in the first, four in Scott Larsen also had two RBIs. Dustin run and a hit, as did Thomas, Wanland, and Mount Pleasant defeated Lakeview 4-1 scored the lone Saxon run when Tiffany Howell drove her in. Hastings is in the Portland District next week, along with Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis W. Boze and Sera S Boze. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Washtenaw Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated December 10,1999, and recorded on December 14. 1999 as Document 41039066 tn Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgage to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated January 19. 2000, which wj»s recorded on August 14. 2000. as Document •1048078. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dete here­ of the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 40/100 doBars ($59,289.40). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be forectoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pun.. on June 26. 2003 Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of Section 18, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 11 of the Plat of Sunny Shore Subdivision; thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East 33 feet to tie center of Kaier Road; thence North 60 degreeo 12 minutes West in the center of said road 340 feet 9 inches tor the Place of Beginning; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West 219 feet; thence due South 266 feet; toerco duo East 85 feet; thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East to the Place of Beginning. Also commencing at the Southwest comer of the above described premises; tierce due East 85 feet; thence due South to the shore of Guernsey Lake, toerco Westerly atong too shore of Guernsey Lake 85 feet, more or leaa, to a point due South of toe Place of Beginning; toerco due North to toe Place of Beginning. Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months) from too date of ouch sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shal bo 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: May 22. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott ft ott. P.C. Attorney sand Counselors 30400 foiegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48G25 Rte 1200132430 Team S (6/12) Robert A. Tromain A Associatee, P.C. to a be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in toe conditions of ft mortgage made by STAN­ LEY A. BRAGG. A MARRIED MAN AND DONNA BRAGG, to CENTEX HOME EQUITY COHPORATION. Mcrtgagoe, dated May 24, 2000, and recorded on May 9, 2000, as Instrument No. 1044115 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof toe sum of one hundred sixteen toousand nine hundred eighty five and 73/100 ($116,985.73). including interest at 13.990% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, nofce is hereby given toet said mort­ gage wB be forectoeed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 pjn. on June 26.2003. Sted premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. BARRY County. Mchigan and are described as: THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 990 FEET; ALSO EXCEPT THE WEST 662 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shal be 12 months from toe date of such sate. DATED: May 22, 2003 CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY, LLC Asstonoe of Mortoaoee ATTORNEY FOR?Ass*gneo of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremten A Associatee, P.C. 401 Souto Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Mi 48009-6616 For Information please cal: (248) 540-7701 (6/12) THifiJiflMJSADfJMLGQLLLCIQfi AHEMPTBiG TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE GQNIACJLQUfl_Q£ElCEAIIliL MUMBLE BELOW IF YOU ARE. 1H ACTIVE MILITARY DUTYMORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas P. Blodgett and Ncde M. Blodgett husband and wile, to Bene One Financial Services, Inc., mortgagee, dated June 25. 1997 and recorded June 27. 1997 in Uber 700. Page 13. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee fka Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee by assignment dated June 6.1996 and recorded on January 10. 2002 in document number 1072841. Barry County Records. There Is claimed to be due on such mortgage toe sum of Thirty-Two Thousand New Hundred Thirty-Eight and 74/100 Dollars ($32,938.74) inducing Inter­ est at the rate of 14.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in toe mort­ gage and toe statutes of toe State of Mctegwi, notice is hereby given toet toe mortgage wd be forectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged premise*, or some part of toem. at pubic venue at to* B^ry County Courthouse In Haatngs in Barry County. Michigan at 1D0 pjn. on June It, 2003. The premise* are located in toe City of NashvBe. Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A pofcoi of tend in too Northwest IM of section 22, Town 2 North. Rango 7 West, more particu­ larly described as too Bouto 330 toot of too North 594 toot of toet part of too North 1/2 of too North­ west 1/4 of section 22. lying West of too oonterIno of highway M46. Tho redemption period shal bet montoe from too date of such sate, untaee toe property is doterminod abandoned In accordance wffh MCLA {600.3241a, in which case too redemption period shal be X days from toe date of toe sate. Tho forodoeing mortgagee can rescind too safe in too •vent a 3rd party buys too property and there is a simultaneous resolution wtth too borrower. Doted: Moy 11,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney* lor JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee fka Checo Manhattan Bank as Trustee. As As­ signee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Flo No. 207.0877 (*-12) THIS RRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTB4PTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defad! has been nwfo in toe condHtons of a mortgage made by Steven A. Secord. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to MG Investments Inc., anlndtana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2000, and recorded on August 4, 2000 In Uber Doc •1047726 in Barry County Records. MkMgen, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Centrex Home Equity Company, LLC. Assignee by an assignment dated November 8. 2000, which was recorded on March 17, 2003, in Uber Document 11099620 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is ctaimad to bo due at too date hereof toe sum of ONE HUNDRED NINE­ TEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FOUR­ TEEN AND 06/100 dolors ($119,514.08). includ­ ing interest at 10.990% per annum. Under too power at sale contained In sold mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, note* is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB bo forodoood by a sate of toe mort­ gaged promisee, or some part of toom, al pubic venue, al toe Barry County Courthouse in Hasttogs. Ml, at 1 DO pjn.. on Juno 12.2003. Said promisee are situated In TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County, Mktoigan, Md are described as: Commencing at a point which Bee 320 West of toe Northeast comer of too West 1/2 of the Northeast 1M of Secion 34, Town 4 North, Range 10 West tor too ptaoe of beginning; toarca Souto 485 teat; toenoo Woet 360 toot; toerco North 485 test; toerco East 380 to too ptace of beginning. Thomapple Township, Barry County, Mfchigar.. Tho redemption period ohefl be 12 mcato(s) from too date of such sale. Dated: May 8. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott A Trod. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Flo 1200314079 TeamF (5/29) Lakewood, and Portland. in the other second round game. Bowman and B J. Donnini each had one RBI. OPEN HOUSE Larsen (4-4) turned in another dominat­ ing pitching performance, allowing only one run on two hits. The win put the Saxons into sixth place in the final O-K Gold standings with a re­ cord of 5-11 in the league. Overall, the Saxon record stands at 6-17 Larsen also pitched the Saxons to a win last Friday against South Christian. Larsen struck cut seven, while walking six, and allowing just four hits in game one of a doubleheader against South Christian. He didn’t allow an earned run as the Sax­ ons won 2-1. Caleb Case had the Saxons only hit in the bailgame, but the Saxons managed to scratch across two runs. South made five errors in the bailgame to help out the Saxons. You Are Cordially Invited To An OPEN HOUSE GIVEN BY THE Delton Kellogg High School 2002-2003 BUILDINGS TRADES CLASS Friday, May 23, 2003, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. 10425 Stoney Point Drive, Delton, Michigan Denon Kellogg School Board announces the opportunity to bid upon the 2002-03 building trades house. Bid forms are available in the Superintendent's Office, 327 N. Grove St, Delton, Michigan, and at the open house. Bids must be received by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. June 11, 2003. Bids wfl be opened at that time. A winnhg bid wi! be approved at the regular Board Meeting on Monday, June 16, 2003, at approximately 7:15 p.m. Assured funding by the winning bid must be demonstrated. If you have any questions, call 269-623-9246. In game two, the Saxons took a 4-3 lead Instructor. Roilie Ferris into the top of the fifth, where the flood­ Seniors South scored five runs in the fifth, three 15-4. Cody White had two singles for the Sax­ ons. Donnini had two RBIs and DeVries had one. The Saxons followed up Friday with a pair of losses at the Eighth Annual Hastings Wooden Bat Tournament Saturday. Hastings was defeated in game one. 7-1, by Battle Creek Lakeview. Pratt, on the mound, held Lakeview at by until the Spartans put six runs across late in the game. Pratt also led the Saxon bats with a sin­ gle and a double. Larsen, DeVries, and Eli MAY 29 - BOBBLE HEAD DOLLS Check out weekly events • Group rates See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium —wteKteieeWBiii tie • MMWW z^CKornmunify Education and Trwy Badger Brian Cichy Cory Newington Trevor Pease Matt Biln Matt Frder Tim Houtfum Jimmy Jordan Chns Kahno Alan Lawrence David Maronek Jordan Monica Shawn Moore Zach Oudrig Dustin Pash Ryan Wataon Bryan Card Brandon Davis Dan Fems Adam Haim Dustin Healey Shawn Jenkins Jason Newcastle Mott DannefW Jordan Dobbs Joe Ritchie Corey Wright Joshua Hunt Marc Reynolds Scott Kenyon Juniors Clayion Drewyor Chris Hodo Randy Kesterson Brandon Nielson Lavi Reynold, Kyle Sorrell James Toavirsi Chase HuMarr Feme Jon Force Brant Ge.on Brandon Lester Jimmy Sweat Dave Baker Heath Kellogg Ouslin Morgan Travis ParshaH Cody Shoemaker Michay Oemany Eric OsOome Jason Vandyk Chad James Jimmy Rose Robert Andrews Chad Begley Todd Champion Elizabeth Matteson, Secretary Board of Education Recreation Center IP*3 G 0 Student Work Crews: gates opened. in the sixth, and four in the seventh to win CATCH THE YANKS MAY 26-29 V n £ 0 r c 0 m m u n i f e o n £ t n e s s O OUTING Saturday May 31st Riverbend eolf course 9:00 aun. Shotgun Start 9 Hole 4-Person Scramble $13.00 per person Walking $20.00 per person with cart Resistration: Call C269J 948-4400 �Section B. Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22. 2003 TK sends 15 to state OTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2003-23717-DE Estate of VIRGINIA M JENSEN Date of birth: 05/14/1926. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Virginia M. Jensen, who lived at 1770 Lawrence Road. Hastings. Michigan died 03/21/2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Linda K. Greenfield, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street, Suite 302. Hastings. Michigan 49058 and the named/proposed personal repre­ sentative within 4 months alter the date of publi­ cation of this notice. 05/14/2003 Robert L. Byington (P27621) 222 W. Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-9557 Linda K. Greenfield 1770 Lawrence Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (5/22) Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt col lector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by KIM­ BERLY A. SPENCER. A SINGLE WOMAN to PAUL A GETZlN AND LYNN M GETZlN DBA WEST MICHIGAN. A MICHIGAN CORPORA­ TION, Mortgagee, dated September 29. 1997. and recorded on October 3, 1997, as Instrument No. 1002430 BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment to CITIMORTGAGE. INC . A DELAWARE CORPORA­ TION. by an assignment dated March 13. 2003. and recorded on April 15. 2003, as Instrument No. 1102055 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of eighty thousand six hundred ninety seven and 69/100 Dollars ($80,697.69). including interest at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on June 5, 2003. Said premises are situated CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are LOTS 23 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 22 OF BROADWAY HEIGHTS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS. PAGE 48 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale DATED: May 1. 2003 CITIMORTGAGE. INC Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremam & Associates, PC. 401 South Old Woodworth Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For information please call: (248) 540-7701 (5/22) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECT OB ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBL ANYJN£QRMAIlQtLQfiIAlH£ILML.'._&£ USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark R. Cain and Janna M. Cain, husband and wife., to Hamilton Mortgage Company mortgagee, dated October 29. 2001 and recorded November 13. 2001 in document number 1059597. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by U.S. Bank National As­ sociation as Trustees ol CSFB ABS Serie* 2002HEl by assignment dated November 12. 2001 and recorded on April 21.2003 in document num­ ber 1102526, By assignment recorded by Affidavit submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Nine Hun­ dred Sixty-Six and 1/100 Dollars ($119,966.01) including interest at the rate of 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage ano the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wi'i be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 19,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence North 00 degrees 27 minutes 07 seconds West on the West Section line 1320.99 feet to the place of be­ ginning of this description; thence continuing North 00 degrees 27 minutes 07 seconds West on the West Section line 693.42 feet to the cen­ teriine of Boulter Road; thence Easterly on the centerline ci said Road 230.76 feet, being the arc of curve to the right with a radius of 739.78 feet to the ter end of a chord which bears South 78 de­ grees 43 minute# 57 seconds East 229.63 feet; thence on said cen’eriine South 69 degrees 47 minutes 47 seconds East 208.35 feet; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 07 seconds East 573.13 feet; thence South 89 degree* 31 minutes 54 seconds West on the South tine of the North­ west 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section, 420.00 feet to the Place of beginning. Subject to highway Right-of-Way over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Boulter Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance witt MCLA (600.3241*. in which case the redemptir period shall be 30 days from the dale of the s. s. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and tnere is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: May 15,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor U.S. Bank National Association as Trustees of CSFB ABS Sorias 2002-HE1. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 231 3035 (6-12) NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission win conduct a public hear­ ing on May 27,2003, at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located at 206 West Court St. in Hastings. Mich. The subject of the public hearing will be the considera­ tion of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE A-1-2002 Request to rezone property in Section 6 of Orangeville Township (see below). Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth Romero and Octavio Romero husband and wife as Joint Tenants (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated August 30. 2001. and recorded on September 21. 2001 in Liber instrument *1066340 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum, of FIFTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR AND 13/100 doCars ($54,574.13). including interest at 14.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on June 19. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are uesenbed as: Lot 69 of Lapham's Airport Lots *2, according to the Recorded Plat Thereof, a* Recorded m Uber 5 of Plat* on Page 87. Also, Lot 27 of Lapham s Airport Lots. According to the Recorded Plat Thereof, as Recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 100. Barry County Records. The redemption period snail be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 15.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate *200223593 TeamX SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, PC., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 53S7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: David E. Dragoo and Denise S. Dragoo. husband and wife to Republic Bank. Mortgagee, dated December 23. 1998. and recorded on January 5, 1999, in Document Number 1023195. County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by wi as­ signment dated May 1. 1999. and recorded on May 17. 1999. in Document Number 1029621, Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to b* due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED TWENTY NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY NINE AND 29/100 DOLLARS.($129,729.29). including interest at 6.875% pafaNfinum. Under the power bf sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, al 1:00 o'clock pm. on June 19. 2003. Said premises are situated in City of Mid­ dleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: LOT 16 OF HUNTERS RIDGE ESTATES AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 12. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth 1943CL 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. TK’s Jordan Hartley was the regional champion last Friday at the Division II re­ gional hosted by Middleville with a jump of 6’4. (File photo by Brett Bremer) TK’s varsity boys' track and field team finished just out of second place at Friday’s Division II regional in Middleville. “It was a pleasant day, yet. 1 felt wc should have done better,” said TK coach Matt Funk. PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hils. Michigan 48334 points, two points behind Three Rivers for second. Stevensville-Lakeshore won the meet with 75 team points. place second by a whisker at 4:14.77 in the St. Joseph’s team by one-hundredth of a second. In the 3200-meter. the foursome of Elise Nyland. Emily Nyland, Natalie Hoag, and The Trojans did run many of their best times of the year. Stortz teamed up to qualify for stale in third place in 10:07. Darrin Tape set school records in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Tape broke Trojan freshman Jessica Flaska also will make the trip lo state with lhe learn. She the 33-year old 200 record by three-hun­ finished dredths of a second, finishing first in 2227 15’11.75. seconds. second in the long jump at Overall. TK’s ladies finished fifth with Tape was also first in the 100-meter at 10.72 seconds. 45 points, one point behind Otsego in fourth. St. Joseph won the meet with 90 TK had its best relay times of the year in every event but the 400-meter relay. points, ahead of Three Rivers in second with 68. Plainwell was third with 64 points. The Trojans 800-meter and 1600-meter The Trojans also earned points from the relay teams both qualified for the state 800-meter relay team of Angela Blood, meet. Scott Brooks, Bill Huff, Steve Allen, Raymond, Whitney Robertson, and Flaska, and Troy Rock teamed up for an automatic which finished sixth in 1:53.94. bid by finishing second in the 1600 in 3:2936. TK freshman Gustafson placed in three individual events. She was fourth in the The 800 relay team of Justin VanSpron­ 400-meter dash in 1:02.09 and the 200-me- scn, Allen, Kun Bray, and Tape qualified tcr in 27.20. and fifth in the 100-meter in in third place with a time of 1:32.66. 1325 seconds. VanSpronscn also qualified in two indi­ vidual events. He was tied for second in the high jump at 6'2, two inches short of team­ The Division II stale meet will be hosted by Caledonia May 31. The John Bos meet is Thursday. mate Jordan Hartley who won the event at 6’4. A leap of 20'5 in the long jump qualified VanSpronscn in that event. He was fifth overall. “I would have been happy to place Brog in the two mile,” said Funk of his senior distance runner. Brog missed the medals in the 3200-meter, but placed fifth for TK in the 1600-meter run in 4:40.05. He did run his best times of the year in both races. Other Trojan placers just missing out on trips to state were Allen in the 400-meter and Steve Johnson in the 110-meter hur­ dles, both finishing in fourth place. TK’s 3200-meter relay team placed fifth in 8:3129, and the 400-meter relay team was sixth in 45.47. Overall, said Funk, “they did well." four events, three of them with help from junior Jessica Stortz. Regional meet unkind to HHS The Saxon boys finished 14th and the girls 15th at the Division II regional meet last Friday at Charlotte. The Saxon boys earned seven points, to finish ahead of Jackson Northwest who had two. Bruce Carpenter had the best finish of the day by a Saxon, he was fourth in the 200-meter dash in 23.2 seconds. Also scoring for the boys were Jake Heuss with a fifth place finish in the 800- meter run at 2.033, and Joel Gibbons with a sixth place finish in the 1600-meters in 431.4 The Hastings’ ladies also had three scor­ Stortz was the regional champion in the 1600-meter run in a time of 5:25.05. She (6-12) Stortz teamed up with Elise Nyland. Au­ brey Raymond, and Kcrsta Gustafson to 1600 relay. The Trojan girls were beaten by The Trojans finished the day with 65 The Trojan girls qualified for state in Dated: May 8. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee 1600-meter relay teams which will also be heading to the state meet. was also a part of the Trojans 3200- and ers on the day. Niki Noteboom picked up a fifth in the high jump with a leap of 4’11. Also scoring a fifth for Hastings was Mandi Becktcl in the 200-metci* dash where she came across in 28.5 seconds. E.L.S. Inc. Natalie Pennington picked up the girls’ other point with a sixth place finish in the Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • • • • • • 800-meter run in 2:30.9. The girls’ team finished with five points. Hastings will host the Barry County All 48 States vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East coast - west coast Meet this Tuesday beginning at 4p.m. at Johnson Field. Call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 From C-2 (Rural & Residential Convenience Commercial) to C-1 (Light Commercial) All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan Property Desertption/Legal Description: Parcel *08-11-006-035-20 COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC 6. T2N. R10W. TH NORTH 89DEG 56'43’ WEST ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 1015 38 FT. TH NORTH 61 DEG 2D40' WEST 454 75 FT. TH NORTH 5DEG 55 WEST 282 92 FT TO A POINT PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AS BEING 1446 2 FT WEST AND 475 9 FT NORTH OF SAID EAST 1/4 POST. TH SOUTH 4DEG 03 WEST 150 0 FT. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. TH CONTINU­ ING SOUTH 4DEG 03 WEST 100 0 FT. TH NORTH 89DEG 22 WEST 81 67 FT. TH NORTH 2DEG 16'10* EAST 65 00 FT. TH NORTH 89DEG 22' WEST 46 31 FT . TH NORTH 4DEG 03' EAST 34 89 FT. TH SOUTH 89OEG 22' EAST 130 0 FT. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Address 1223C Marsh Rd . Shelbyville. Michigan 49344 FOR SALE Delton Kellogg Building Trades House DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL BOARD announces the opportunity to bid upon the high school building trade's house at 10425 Stoney Point Road, Crooked Lake, Delton, Michigan. It has 3,280 square feet of finished living area. This home, nestled on a 1.5-acre lot on Crooked Lake, features five bedrooms, 3 full baths and a two-car garage. The Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbal­ master bath features a comer whirlpool tub and 48" shower. The main ly or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may nw mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ level has cathedral ceilings in kitchen, dining room and living room. The tion at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W Stale St m Hastings. Meh . between the hours of 8 A M to 5 P M (dosed between 12-1 P M) Monday through Fnday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individ­ uals with disabilities at the meeting/hearinn upon ten (10) davs notice to the County of Barry individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aius or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State St. Hastings. lower level has 9' ceilings. Other features include custom cabinets and oak trim, knotty pine ceilings, natural gas fireplace, hardwood floors, large closets and lots of storage, ceramic tile, high efficiency furnace and A/C concrete driveway and three decks. A minimum bid of $185,000 must be submitted. Bld forms are avail­ able in the Superintendent's Office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. June 11, 2003. Bids will be opened at that time. Assured funding by the winning bid must be demonstrated. If you have any questions, call (269) 623-9246. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Sincerely, Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk Ronald L. Archer, Superintendent Saxon Joel Gibbons ran to a sixth place finish in the 1600-meter run at last Friday's regional meet at Charlotte. (File photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22. 2003 - Section B. Page 5 Loss to LCC leaves Vikings looking up at Charloitte in the Capital Circuit After holding onio the number one spot when the throw got away trying nail a Tony Galaviz went three for three from in the state for much of the season, the Vi­ stealing Cougar baserunner, a two-run the plate for lhe Vikings in game two. with kings were left empty handed in the Capital home run soon followed Io make the deficit three singles. Circuit League. 3-0 after one. Tuesday the Vikings topped Jackson Lakewood needed to lop Lansing Catho­ A couple more errors in the second in­ lic Central twice to slay even with Char­ ning knocked Carpenter out of the ball­ lotte al lhe top of the league standings. Vi­ game. and gave the Cougars a commanding king Coach Bob Veitch said before the 7-2 lead. game that he knew it would be a tall task to lop the Cougars twice in one afternoon. Northwest 14-5. with Allen picking up the victory. Yager was four for five in the game with three RBIs. Beglin was three for five with a Lakewood picked up its two runs in the second when Brian Stowell led off lhe in­ two-run home run. Malt Stowell was also four for five for the Vikings in the victory. Fhc Vikings look game one behind the ning with a double, then Matt Stowell The Vikings season was spectacular arm of Billy Allen 5-3. Allen had seven reached base behind him. Justin Yager enough again for them to be invited to the strikeouts and allowed just two earned runs earned a walk to load the bases with no­ Diamond Classic at Lugnuts Park in Lans­ in the complete game victory. body out. Lakewood scored three runs in the sec­ ang. The Vikings enter the classic seeded Carlos Rodrigucz knocked across Brian second, behind Grand Ledge, in the 12 ond inning, then added insurance tallies in Stowell with a double play ball, then Jeff team tourney. Lakewood’s first contest was the fourth and sixth as Tyler Beglin came VandcrBoon added an RBI single to score Wednesday night against Holt. around to score twice, the first time on an Matt Stowell. RBI single by Brian Stowell. LCC made things interesting by loading lhe bases in the lop of the seventh, with one out, but Allen forced a fly ball to center then struck out the next man to close things out for the Vikes. The Cougars jumped on the Vikings early and often in game two. LCC hit Vi­ king starter Brandon Carpenter hard, and the Viking rightie didn’t get much help from his defense as the Vikings fell 9-2. The Vikings didn’t get any help in the second inning from the weather. The um­ pire said he saw a lightning bolt in the mid­ dle of lhe inning, which stopped the game for half an hour. The two teams sat in their dugouts as the clouds moved out and the sun shined its last rays of the day. Lakewood had its last best chance to get back in the game in the fifth, as they loaded the bases with two out, but it ended on a ground out. The game ended after five and a half innings, with LCC scored its first run LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE This is an attempt to collect a debt and any in­ formation obtained will be used lot thai purpose Default lias occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by GREGORY BLACK, a single man. Mortgagor to INDEPENDENT BANK WEST MICHIGAN, a Michigan banking corpora­ tion. having its principal office at 78 S 14am. Rockford. Michigan. 49341. Mortgagee, dated January 30. 1997 and recorded February 10. 1997 in Liber 685 of Mortgages. Page 439; Mort­ gage Extension Agreement at Instrument No. 1073670. By reason of such default the under­ signed elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage dua and payable forthwith. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for pnncipal and interest on said mortgage the sum of SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY FOUR AND 02/100 ($65,974.02) dottars, including interest at the rate of 8.50% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and an legal costs, chargss. and ex­ ponses, including attorney fees allowed by law. •aid mortgage win bo foreclosed by Mie of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City ol Hastings, Michigan, on June 28. 2003. at 1:00 p.m.. local time. Pursuant to PutSc Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971 [MCLA 600.3240 (8). MSA 27A.3240 (8)] the redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of the foreclosure sale, unless the property Is determined to be abandoned under MCLA 600.3241a; MSA27A3241 (1), in which case the propeity may be redeemed during the 30 days immediately following the sale. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated In the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: LOT 1 OF WELCOME ACRES 61. AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 63. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. CARLTON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. P. P. •06-040-100-000-001-00 Date: May 12, 2003 INDEPENDENT BANK WEST MICHIGAN a Michigan banking corporation. Mortgagee Soccer Comets streak past Panthers SCHENK & BONCHER Gary P. Schenk (P19970) 601 Three MHe Road, N.W. Grand Rapids. Mi 49544-1601 (616) 647-8277 (6-12) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has bean made m toe condition, ol a mortgage made by David A Branch and Kann Branch, hraband and wile, to Option One Mortgage CotporMon. a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25. 2002 and recorded April 1. 2002 m Instrument number 1077474. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Two Hundted Thee Thousand Three Hundred Ninety and 17/100 Dollars (S203.390.17) Including IntoreM at the rate ot 6.8% per annum. Under the power ot Mio contamed m the mort­ gage and the statutes ol the Stalo ol Michigan, nonce is hereby given that the mortgage will ba toteclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 12. 2003. The premises are located in the Towiwhto ol Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 270 leef ot the North 3X test ot the East 1/2 ot the Northeast 1/4 ol Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 West together with a parcel ot land In the West 1/2 of toe Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. described as beginning el the Intersection ol the East 1/8 line otseid Section 33 and lhe South hne of Lot 84 ot Roy K. Cortes Subdivision No. 1. as recorded to Uber 4 ol Platt, on Page 49; thence North 89 degrees 38 minute, West 22 test along the South line of said Lot 84 to toe East bne of Reynolds Rood CiA-de-sec; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes West 111.0 leet along the East Itoaol said CuHle-sac; thence South 89 degrees 38 minutes East .70 feet to the East 1/8 line ol said Section 33; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes and X seconds East 1110 last to too place ol beginning; excepting there­ from any and al parts ol Lots 83 and 84 of said plat lying East of aaid East 1/8 line ol Section 33. The redemption period shal be 6 months trom toe date of auto sale, unless too property is (determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §600.324ta. in which case too redemption period shal bo X days horn toe dele of toe sale The foreclosing mortgagee can reectod toe Bale in toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there i, a simultaneous resolution wito toe borrower Dated. May 8. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Option One Mortgage CorooraSon. a California Corporation. As Mortgagee P.O. Bo, 5041 Tray. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 221.0919 (675) The Delton Kellogg varsity girls soccer team ended its KVA season in a hard way on Tuesday. CITY OF HASTINGS DK fell 9-0 at home to Kalamazoo Christian. The loss dropped the Panthers’ KVA re­ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2003/2004 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET cord this spring to 3-2. Overall, lhe girls are 7-8-1. The Panthers were looking to even up their season record on Wednesday after­ noon when they visited Allegan. District action begins next week for the Panthers at Otsego, along with teams from Pennfield. Comstock, Parchment, Plain­ Lakewood first baseman Brian Stowell crashes into the fence while trying to chase down a foul ball against Lansing Catholic Central on Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) well, and the hosts from Otsego. 1 LEGAL NOTICE House for Sale by Owner LQOking -------for-------Opportunity? You found It. Teams Teams The Ctty of Hastings win hoM a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written endfor oral comments from tho public concerning tho annual budget for the flacal year ending .June 30, 2004. The pubhc hearing wW be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Juno 9,2003, in the City HaN Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan, lor the purpose of the City Council to consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented Io City Council on April 14. 2003 The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of the hear­ ing. Teams THIS Fl RM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Witham J. Alien. A Married Man and Linda F. Alan. His Wile (original mortgagors) to Investaid Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 21. 1999, and recorded on July 28. 1999 in Instrument No. 1033094, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated March 6, 2002. which was recorded on August 3, 2002, in Instrument No. 1086679. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot FIFTY-SIX THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN AND 52/100 dotta/s ($56,357.52), including interest at 11.990% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and tt*e statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on June 5. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS Barry Cnunty, Michigan, and are described as: Lof 103 of the plat ol Hastings Heights, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof Also commencing at the Northeast comer of said Lot 103; thence North 88 degrees 30’ East 20 feet; thence South 1 degree West 100 feet; thence North 88 degrees 30' West 20 feet; thence North 1 degree East 100 feet to the place of beginning, being a part ol the Nortnwesl one-quarter ol Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Also, beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 4 of the Pfat of North Ridge Estates f 1. according to the recorded plat thereof, thence North 88 degrees 30’ 00" West on the extension of the South line of said plat 60.00 feet to the East line of an alley vacated on October 24. 1966; thence North 01 degree 00' 00* East (measured as North 01 degree 00' 27" East) along sard East line 130.0 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30* 00* East 60.00 feet to the West Ime of said plat; thence South 01 degree 00’ 27* West along sa*d West line 130.00 feet to the place c • egmmng The redemption period snail be 6 month(s) trom the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 1. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trr/t. P.C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. 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Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 www.hastingscitybank.com Hastings City Bank, circa 1890's Hastings ♦ Middleville ♦ Nashville ♦ Bellevue ♦ Caledonia ♦ Wayland �NICHOLAS S ACKER MOLLY JO ALDERSON GREGORY BERGERON JUNE MARIE BISHOP TAMERA LYNN AIT.XANDER ABBIE LEANNE ALLERDING JILLIAN RAE ALTOPT DUSTIN BOWMAN JENNA ELIZABETH BRYANS * PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS 115 S lefferson St. Hastings MOLLY BENNINGFIELD SALLY B/ RRY 945-9249 DEWEYS SALES & SERVICE AND AUTO SALES 1111 W Green, Hastings 945-4915 BRENT D CHAPPELOW JESICA CHEESEMAN AMANDA R. CLINTON MINDY S. COLVIN JUSTIN L CORDRAY MARANDAL DAVIS ASHLEY LYNN DAY MEGAN FALCONER ANDREW MICHAEL FERGUSON- ERIN GABRIELLE FISH COURTNEY ANNE FORTIER ' TIFFANY LEIGH HOWELL BRIAN HURLESS TEH A KAY HUSS WENDI MARIE ILER RYAN ANTHONY LEAR AMANDA SUE LEPARD ROSALINDA FRANCESCA LUNA BRANDON MARLETTE RACHEL M. POHJA JESSICA MARIE POND JENNIFER DANIELLE SHAW BROOKE ELIZABETH SHELDON COLLEEN ANNE SHELLENBARGER TAMARA F. 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Hastings 945-4700 WELTON'S HEATING & COOLING 401 N Broadway Hastings JOANIE ELAINE MYERS HEA‘ IETH 945-5352 ~___ HASTINGS NAPA 122 N Jefferson St Hastings 948-9696 COREY J SHAFER BRITTANIA SCHOEMER KER1 ANNE SHERWOOD PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE ■B0 * State St. Hastings 948-8558 BROWN'S CARPET ONE 8 Aaron d. stout NICOLE DANIELLE SWARTZ HOLLY L TACGERT ADAM WINDES ANDREW WORTH COLIN J VAN WINGED’ CUSTOM INTERIORS 221 N Industrial Park. Hastings 945-2479 Pennock 1OOQ W. Green St. Hastings 945-3451 _________ HOLLY ANN WILSON JEN1PHER WYMER ___________________ _ BUCKLAND AGENCY 11255 S Wall Lake Rd. 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BURTON EDWARD JONES MEGAN NICOLE BUTLER 421 W Woodlawn. Hastings 945-3553 DR. DANIEL GOLE 121 W Woodlawn. Hastings 94S-2244 BRIAN J. DEVRIES THOMAS M DEWITT LAURA JO DIPERT ANGELA MARIE DIPP JESSE JOSIAH DOE BRIAN DONNINI EMILY KATHLEEN DREYER PAULG. DOWNING BARLOW FLORIST & Christian Book Store 109-111 W State St. Hastings 945-5029 JOEL D. GIBBONS MATTHEW T. GIBBONS JAMES FRANKLIN A GRUP DANIELLE E. GOGGINS EMILY D HEATH CHAD MICHAEL HESS HUNGRY HOWIES PIZZA & SUBS 130 N Broadway. Hastings 945-5500 TOM'S MARKET 241 E. State Rd. Hastings BENJAMIN JOSEPH ' JACOBS AMBER MARIE KARRAR CHAD KENDALL MICHAEL KIEFFER DAVIDA. KILMER DEREK M. KRALLMAN SAMUEL G. KROUSE 945-5372 COLEMAN AGENCY 312 E Court. Hastings 945-3412 CULLEN McKEOUGH travis R McMillan JAMES McQUERN SCOTT MEAD TAMMUZ V MEAD CASSANDRA LYNN MEADE JOSHUA T. MILLESON AMBER MULLINS MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK 624 W State St. Hastings 945-9561 STATE FARM INSURANCE DANIELLE ROBERTS JACOB ROHE JESSICA AMBER ROSE CHRISTOPHER J ROUNDS KATHRYN LOUISE SAF1E JOSHUA ADAM SANDERS Paul PrlrtSM 1215 N Broadway, Hastings 948-8001 Hometown Mortgage Specialists AMERICAN HOME LOANS 145 W State St. Hastings JERAMEYW SHOEBRIDGE 945-0282 NICHOLAS M. SINCLAIR JUDYL. SLAUGHTER J1LLM. SLOCUM JESSICA SMITH JOSEPH L SMITH NICHOLAS D STORM STAFFMARK Triwr-rar, 6 Drrrd Ptarrwsls 725 W State St. Suite B. Hastings 948-8555 JAMES MCHAEL VICKERY JAMIE VREUGDE SAMANTHA R. WALLACE BETHANY S WEEKS KRISTINA M WELTOJ BRIANNA LYNN WESCOTT ROBIN WHITE DANIEL L WILKINS PONDEROSA STEAKHOUSE Tab Awtlrrr Tastr’ 220 S Market. Hastings LAURENCE ADR1ANSON, WADE ANDERSON, HEATH JEROLD AUGUSTINE, BRIAN BAIRD. CUI ANN BAIRSK1, ANTHONY STEVEN BENEDICT. EMILIE LAURENCE BEUZEIJN, AARON DAVID BOLTHOUSE, KATHER­ INE JEAN BOYER, LUCAS J. BREHM, ANGELA J. BROWN, SABRINA CHERYL BUCK, JACOB BUEHL, ECHO BURBANK, JUSTIN CARLEY, BRUCE D. CARPENTER. ELIZA M. CHEESEMAN. JAMES L. CHRISTY, SKYLER D. CINCO, DONALD W. CONVERSE JR.. SARAH ANN CULLERS, TREVER DAVIS, DAVID L. DAWSON. AMANDA DEMARAY. JOHN DEMING. RACHEL L DEPPE, JASON E. DIPP, BRETT CHARLES DONLEY, TASHA LEE DUNN. JEFFERY B. EDDY, ANTHONY W. EISNER, ALAN L ENDSLEY, GRANT LANE ENDSLEY, MEGAN C. FRAZIER, BEAU J. FURROW, ELIZABETH A. GERBER, GERALD M. GIVENS, KENNETH GIVENS IL ANTHOMY GOCDENOUGH. ANDREA K. HARTMAN, KATIE LYN WESTERLY, JOEY HINCKLEY, ASHLEY A. HORN. CODY LEE HUSSEY. LYNDSI N. KENYON. BRIAN LANCASTER. ANDREW SCOTT LOGAN, ANDREW N. LUSTEY, DELIA NICOLE MADDIX, JAMES MEAD, ANDREW MEANEY, MICHAEL ROBERT MORAY, RICHARD MORRISON, BRYAN MYERS, JON MICHAEL NEVINS, ARICA L. NEWTON. REBEKAH A. NICHOLSON, NIKI M. NOTEBOOM, AKIKO OKUMURA, SHAWN OLMSTEAD, JESSICA CHARITY OSBORN. SHAR1NA OWEN. JUSTIN L. PRATER. JESSICA J. RANGUETTE. CAROLIN RIPPR1CH. HEATHER BETHANY ROBINSON. RACHEL EDITH RODGERS, CHRISTINA SUE SCHANTZ, DUSTIN C. SCHUCH, NATHAN SELBY, TERESA MARIE SMITH. AARON SNIDER. BLAISE E. STANHOPE. TANYA M. STEPHENS. CARRIE C. STOW. NICHOLAS W. STRICKLAN. DOMINIC TORMEN, ADAM VIPOND, RICK VOLOSKY, NICOLE MARIE VOLSTROMER, ASHLEY MARIE WANLAND. KAI. B. WARD. MILES K. WARREN III. BRADLEY D. WENTWORTH. CODY M. WHITE. MATTHEW C. WINDES, JESSICA WOODMANSEE. ROBERT L WOODWORTH, NICHOLAS W. WRIGHT ‘tHshers Hastings KCC FEHSENFELD CENTER 2450 W. M-l74Hwy 948-9500 Hastings HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 325 N Hanover. Hastings 945-2491 ALLSTATE GIRRBACH TOM SAUNGUE AGENCY FUNERAL HOME I36E Stalest. Hastings 128 S Broadway. Hastings 945-4030 945-3252 HODGES JEWELRY BARRY COUNTY LUMBER 225 N Industrial Park. Hastings 945-3431 LARRY NEIL Farm Bureau InsuroiMe 333 W State St. Hastings 945-3443 HASTINGS CITY BANK GLUTS "Sale & Sound Since 1886“ ' Family Owned Since 1807* 150 W Court St Hastings West State Street. Hastings 945-2401 945-9091 945-9551 MacLEOD GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE THOMAS A DAVIS CHIROPRACTIC 128 W Center. Hastings T*f Mwt Bemtlftl Holes in Barry Caonty* 4400 Gun Lake Rd ' 948-3170 948-8366 122 W State St. Hastings 945-2963 948-3700 CINDER'S HALLMARK HOW Stalest. Hastings JEWELER 138 W State St. Hastings 948-9884 “— �Section B. Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22. 2003 SCHOOL BOARD, continued from page 1 the cuts arc official, he is meeting with proposed 2003-2004 budget for the Hast­ daily the superintendent, in setting high them again." ings Area School System. He said lhe standards for al) of us to achieve." Stebbins budget reflects the district's vision and mis­ said al lhe board meeting. “1 had the oppor­ sion statements. tunity to work with awesome kids, a great Harbison said the district handled r 3.8 percent cut in state funds for the 2002-2003 The budget projects the 2003-2004 fall school year by adjusting expenditures in enrollment (K-12) at 3,300 students with a non-personnel areas. However, he said, the layoffs are be­ per-student expenditure of $7,215. The cause of an expected $105 million shortfall total proposed is in the 2003-2004 state school aid fund an­ $23,884,636. which is a $418,249 decrease nounced last week by the state Revenue Es­ or a 1.7 percent reduction from last school year, he said, and a $23,810,419 proposed timating Conference. School aid fund revenues are far behind previous projections, according to the con­ expenditure, which is a $663,511 decrease or a 2.7 percent reduction from last year. A special budget hearing of the Board of ference report. Michigan lawmakers will have to fill a Education is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Mon­ $92 million school-aid hole in the current day. June 2. in the multi-purpose room of school-ycar budget in addition to the $105 Hastings million loss projected for the coming Grand. Middle School at 232 West • Jo Stebbins, principal in the Hastings school year. ‘*We were told before May that slate offi­ Area School System since 1988. is retiring cials were going to reduce state aid to local at the end of the 2002-2003 school year af­ schools.” Harbison said. “So the cuts in ter 15 years of service. of Pleasantview Elementary and served un­ til 1997. She was then made principal at the In other school board business: new Star Elementary School. “1 thank lhe Board of education, espe- • Schocsscl presented highlights of the “I’ve been fortunate in my career." she When she was asked if the teacher lay­ offs influenced her decision to retire now. she declined comment, stating. “Il’s not something I want to discuss." FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION ABOUT NURSING HOME COSTS AND MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY had district-wide responsibility for a read­ ing and mathematics program to help lowachieving students, said Patricia Endsley, During this time. Stebbins introduced the reading re­ covery program Io lhe school district. "Whether at Pleasantview or al Star attorneys' The daughter of Jeff and Nancy Simp­ distinction" in the top 12% of her class, from Penn State University. She received a bachelor of arts degree in both psychology and English. During her four years at Penn State she was a research assistant for the Collaborative Family Study lab. a member of the Tennis Club, and worked at the Fit­ ness Center. “After being away at school. I’m looking Jo’s watch," Endsley said. “Watching stu­ family and friends." she said. “I'm excited dents follow Jo down lhe school halls and to learn hands-on about the press, and more give her hugs, arc some of lhe reasons she importantly, writing for the community." received lhe ‘Everyday Hero Award’ last Simpson also will be working as a wait­ year from the Barry County Volunteer Cen­ ress evenings this summer at lhe County ter. “Truly. Jo will be missed in the Hastings Scat Restaurant. She will leave for graduate very happy time for her in a well deserved retirement.” Erika Simpson school after Labor Day. She will attend participated in four years of tennis, softball Northwestern University in Evanston. III., and volleyball. to cam her master of science degree in mar­ riage and family therapy. She plans to pro­ Stebbins is a native of Edmore and ' from now through Labor Day. forward to spending lhe summer with my schools. The entire school family wishes a at law Erika Simpson has joined the newsroom staff at J-Ad Graphics as summer intern no child ever slipped through the cracks on She will cover a variety of new stories and perhaps a little sports. vide therapy in a community-based setting, David Young, editor of J-Ad Graphics, and hopes to incorporate writing into her said. "We're delighted to have Erika as part career. Simpson graduated in the top ten of her of our staff. We believe wc can teach her a education from Western Michigan Univer­ sity and a master’s in guidance and coun­ class at Hastings High School, where she throughout the summer." graduated from Edmore High School. She SIEGEL, HUDSON, ■ GEE ft LONGSTREET, LLP in the field of community journal­ son. Erika graduated this past Sunday "with While at Pleasantview School. Stebbins president of the school board. has come back home for the summer Io work ism. but it’s lime to retire." School. Jo always put her students first, and She was originally hired as the principal personnel were in anticipation of it.” A 1^99 Hastings High School graduate staff and super parents. said. “I can’t complain. I love what I do: revenue Erika Simpson named summer intern at J-Ad received a bachelor’s degree in elementary lot. as well as learn some things from her seling from Wayne State University. She Robert Longstreet is a partner with the law firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet. LLP. also has a doctorate in educational admini­ Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term care planning, elder stration from Michigan Slate University. law. nursing home rights, business transactions, real estate and general civil/criminal law. In a multiple part series. Mr. Longstreet will discuss the most common questions he encoun­ ters regarding nursing home costs and the Medicaid program. He can be reached at 269-945-3495 or rlongstreet@siegelhudson.com. Mwt families are amazed and frightened to learn that the average cost of a nursing home in the Slate of Michigan is $5,043 per month. Because of lhe escalating costs of long term care and the stress most families feel when dealing with a loved-one entering a nursing home, it is no surprise that misconceptions about lhe Medicaid program abound in an already confus­ ing situation. Frequently Asked Question: I thought I Medicaid is a program run by the State of already qualified for Medicaid because I Michigan and administered by the various have a Medicare card? offices of the Family Independence Agency Although similar in name. Medicare and Medicaid are two very different programs. Medicare is a federal program that requires you to be at least 65 years old and a U5. cit­ izen. There is no financial needs test to qual­ ify. Medicare Part A pays for hospital care and Medicare Part B helps pay doctor bills. Medicare is NOT designed to pay for a long term stay in a skilled nursing facility, al­ though under certain circumstances (ir. re­ habilitation) Medicare may pay for up to 100 (located in Hastings for Barry County). Michigan Medicaid rules are different in many respects to the rules of other states. Medicaid eligibility is based in significant part on financial need. You must be both in­ come and asset eligible to qualify for Medic­ aid. Once eligible, not only will Medicaid pay for almost all of your uncovered medical bills, but. more importantly, it will fund your long-term care costs in eligible nursing Great Gift for 2003 Grads... Give them a subsaription to The Hastings Looking for a Unique Graduation Announcement? 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Pennock H E A LT H @S E R V I C ES For More Information, call (269) 945-1749 1 Mwsrsrai of southwest mmmh ic NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. De fault having been mad e in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Lucas D. Policella and Joanne Policella. husband and wtte, to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP., dated June 20, 2000, and recorded in the O*f«ce ot the Register of Deeds lor the County o* Barry in the State ot Michigan on June 23.2000. m Document No. 1045924, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, ter principal and interest, the sum of $143,699.06 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power ot sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on June 26,2003. at 1:00 p.m., on the steps ot the courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County ot Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at puttee sate, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 12.18 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney lees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp , does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described m said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wif LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL D: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 34 4F WEST. ON THE SOUTH SECTION LINE. 1185.93 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE PAR­ CEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 34‘4F WEST. ON SAID SOUTH LINE. 241.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 29'18" EAST. PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4. 264 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34‘4F EAST. PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 241.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 29‘18" WEST. 264.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR BRISTOL ROAD. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from lhe dale of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shal be thirty (30) days, from the date of sale or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sate. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traversa Crty, Mxhigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: May 14. 2003 (6/19) �From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Colonel Cornell Pope: Conclusion ~ By Joyce Weinbrecht Colonel Pope left behind him a legacy of proud service. He is a hero to many, and especially io his son and family. Our thanks to them for sharing their feel* ings about him and his special story. Colonel Corneil Pope, U.S. Army Medals Awarded At Cam Ranh. Vietnam, in 1968, second from the left. Legion of Merit Medal (2) (Oak Leaf for 2nd (Esl. Medal) - 1942) criteria. Exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services in the notes, in issued (Legionnaire, four degrees Officer. Commander 1965) - support stopping desperate Nazi attacks; Vietnam or in direct support from Thailand. dates, 1965-73; criteria, sen ice in Vietnam. notes, medal comes with ribbon in a hand­ Guam, Okinawa or lhe waters off shore Vietnam Sen ice Medal (Est. US; devices. Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf; and Chief Commander) to foreign nationals. Laos, Cambodia, or Thailand during the some above period; devices. Bronze Star, Silver embossed in gold. Star, Bronze Arrowhead-Mounted. black Victory case leatherette in that 1975. notes: 1962 and between is medal comes with ribbon in a handsome black leatherette case that is embossed in gold. Commemorative Europe Bronze Star Medal With V for Valor (EsL Army Armed Forces Reserve Medal (Est. Medal (Est. 1995) - dates. 1941-1946; cri­ - criteria, heroic or meritorious 1950) - dales, 1949 to present; criteria, 10 teria, struck to honor all soldiers, sailors, Medal (Est. 1991) - dates, 1945-1991; cri­ achievement or service not involving par­ years of honorable scnice in any reserve marines and airmen who served in the teria, struck to recognize any ticipation in aerial flight; devices. Bronze •component of the US Army Reserve or European, African and military service between Sept. 2, 1945 and 1944) Oak Leaf. Silver Oak Leaf, Bronze Letter "V"; notes, awarded to World War 11 hold­ ers of Army Combat Infantryman Badge or Colonel Cornell Pope, Paris France, 1964. Combat Medical Badge. Middle Eastern Cold War Victory Commemorative honorable 1991; notes, certificate but no award of “M” device; devices. Bronze Theaters during WWII; notes, medal comes Dec. 26. Hourglass, Mobilization, Bronze Numeral with ribbon in a handsome blue leatherette medal available from lhe US Government case that is embossed in gold. bj c(r,-r, -r^-v*). Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal World War 11 Victory Commemorative Congressional Medal Resolution 64. comes with ribbon in a handsome black Purple Heart Medal (2) (Oak Leaf for with Date Bar (Esl 1966) - dates. 1961­ Medal (Est. 1995) - dates, 1941-1946; cri­ 2nd Medal) (Est. 1932) - criteria, awarded 1973; criteria, 6 months service in the teria. struck to honor all who served in lhe to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces Republic of Vietnam between and United States Armed Forces during WWII 1999) - dates, all; criteria, struck to honor 1961 leatherette case that is embossed in gold. US Army Commemorative Medal (Est. killed or wounded in an armed conflict; 1973 or if wounded, captured cr killed in and those who worked in war industry; all who have honorable military sen ice in devices. Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf; action Bar notes. The Goddess of Truth and Freedom the notes. Wound Ribbon appeared circa 1917­ inscribed I960- is the only authorized ver­ sion. J raises the sword and laurel crown of victo­ notes, medal comes with ribbon in a hand­ ry over the crushed shields of the Nazi and some United Nation Korean Service Medal Est. 1951) - criteria/sen ice on behalf of the Japanese. Medal comes with ribbon in a embossed in gold. United Nations in Korea between June 27, embossed in gold. 18, but was never officially authorized. (Army use Wound Chevrons during World War I.) Joint Sen ice Commendation Medal (Est. 1963) - criteria, meritorious service or ity; devices. Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf. Bronze Letter “V”. side the U.S. in the American theater for 30 days or within the continental US for one year, devices. Bronze Star. Silver Star. Middle Eastern 45; criteria, service in the European- African-Middle Eastern theater for 30 days or receipt of any combat - VtetfSm 1968 Area Commander. decoration; leatherette struck to honor served in an overseas theater or expedi­ 1950-2000; criteria, commemorates 50 tionary operation outside lhe United Stales Forces years in defense of South Korea and is for for 30 days or more; notes, medal comes Honor Medal - First Class (1/C Officer) all military personnel who have served in with ribbon in a handsome black leatherette (Esl 1953) - criteria, awarded for contribu­ South Korea or its waters anytime between case that is embossed in gold. of Vietnam Armed Combat Service Commemorative Medal tions to the formation and organization of 1950 and 2000; notes, medal comes with the Armed Forces and the training of troops ribbon in a handsome black leatherette case - criteria, struck to honor all Soldiers. and technical cadres of the various branch­ that is embossed in gold. Sailors, Marines and Airmen who served in ments. 1st Class medal is for officers. American Defense Scerfcc Medal WWII (EsL 1941)-dates, 1939-41; criteria. Army: Air Force Commendation Medal (EsL World War 11 Victory Medal (Esl 1945) - 1958) - criteria, outstanding achievement or dates. 1941-46; criteria. awarded for ser­ Republic of Defense Vietnam Commemorative Medal (EsL 1995) - dales. an overseas combat theater or expedi­ tionary combat operation; notes, medal 1962-1975; criteria, sluck to honor all mili­ comes with ribbon in a handsome black tary personnel who served Qvi A MEMORIAL DWT CAN GOON FKEVBL- meritorious service rendered on behalf of 1941 the US Air Force; devices. Bronze Oak and 1946. Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf, Bronze Letter *‘V”. WWII Army of Occupation Medal (Esl World 1946) - dales. 1945-55 (Berlin: 1945-90); War II Battle Commemorative criteria. 30 consecutive days of service in Medal of lhe Boxed Bulge with Ribbon (Esl 2001) - dates. 1944-1945; cri­ occupied territories of former enemies dur­ teria, designed to honor U.S. Armed Forces ing above periods; devices, Berlin Airplane, vho fought or supported the Battle of the mounted; notes. Army Air Force personnel Bulge 1944-45. The medal shows combat also eligible. For service in Berlin until the in leatherette case that is embossed in gold. South A grtt to the Bony Community Rxrdotior 5 REWARD OFFERED used to help find activities throughout the county kt the name of the person you designate Ask yar funeral (Vector for more Seeking videotape of motocross event held at Barry County Fair on July 19, 2002. nformation on the BCF or cal 9450526 Call Tim (888) 447-0906 infantry and armor with aircraft arriving in early 90s. Defense National Service Medal - for 2nd Medal) (Esl PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 1953) - dates. 1950-54, 1961-74; criteria, FREE Ail real estate advertising in Ihn news­ paper u subject to the Fair Homing Art ■nd the Michigan Civil Rigtas Acl any honorable active duty service during any of the above periods; devices. Bronze Star, Bronze Oak Leaf; notes: re-instituted in 1966 and 1991 for Vietnam and Cornell Pope in Romania in May of Southwest Asia (Gulf War) actions respec­ 1998 on a visit to home country of his tively. Korean Service Medal (Esl dates: 1950) - parents. Bucharest, Romania. 1950-54; criteria, participation in military operations within the Korean area during the above period; devices. Bronze Star, Silver Star, Bronze Arrowhead­ Mounted. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent s Trust In the matter of Doris I. Cappon Trust under Agreement dated September 3. 2002. Dete of birth: August 19.1913. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho decedent, Dorie I. Cappr.i. who lived at 4755 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings. Michigan died May 6. 2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all ciaims against the decedent or against the afcrementionod Trust will bo forever barred unless pre­ sented to Karon Welcher of 4808 S M-37 Hwy.. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Successor Trustee of said trust within 4 months alter the date of publi­ cation of this notice. May 19.2003 Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-3495 Karon Welcher Successor s Trustee 4808 S M-37 Hwy Hastings. Ml 49058 (5-22) SUBSCRIBE to the Hastings Banner Call 945-9554 all Soldiers, Sailor, Marines and Airmen who Commemorative Medal (Esl. 1999) - dates, 1939-41; devices. Bronze Star. Arrowhead-Mounted. NDSM (Oak Leaf is that Commemorative Service criteria, case 12 months of active duly service during devices. Silver Star, Bronze Star, Bronze vice in US Armed Foxes between Korean Defense - 1775 to 2000; between wear by U.S. Military personnel. es; notes, intended for non-combat achieve­ At his office in Cam Rann Bay, Medal Anniversary black Overseas handsome blue leatherette case that is 50th U.S. Army denotes when award was authorized for Republic American Campaign Medal - WWII (Est 1942) - dates, 1941-46; criteria, service out­ European - African - notes. 1950 and July 27, 1954; note, above dales achievement while assigned to a joint activ­ Campaign Medal (Esl 1942) - dates, 1941­ 1964-1973; during FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any informatton obtained will be used for his purpose. If you are in the Military. pierce contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Beverly Wakley, A Single Woman to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 12, 2001 and recorded September 21. 2001 in Document: 1066852. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand SeventySix Dollars and Forty-Two Cents ($66,076.42) including interest 11.4% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubnc venue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00PM. on Thursday June 2fi.2QQ3 Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 part of section 21, Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 875 feet for the place of beginning. Commonly known as 278 South Main. Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 19, 2003 Amenquest Mortgage Company Moitgagee Attorneys: Potesbvo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd Ste. 810 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 127 Our File No: 03-14492 (6/19) discrimination baaed on race, color, reli­ gion. sea. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial statin, or an intention. to make i»y such prefer­ ence. limitation or discrimination." Familial status indodcs children under die age of I* living with parents ot legal securing custody of children under II This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for teal estate which is in violation of the law. 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Suite 113 (269) 3494742 543 Mall Drive (269) 580 5000 Feipauscn Food Center (269) 6238150 Meyer (269) 3291901 �Section B. Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22. 2003 his life when she found him. A felony con­ concurrent with a Calhoun County sen­ viction prevented her from working in the tence. He was given credit for 36 says served. financial industry, which she’s trained to do." Ferricll said. “I believed that things I did Jason M. Rhodes. 29. of Battle Creek, school work). I’m asking you to have where for the right reasons. I did what I was sentenced to six months in jail and thought was best — consulting tax people three years probation for possession of mercy on me today to have a chance to turn my life around.” and the law firm of Howard and Howard. marijuana. Frank B. Dawson, 44, of Hastings, was was sentenced to 90 days in jail and iwo As far as I know, every decision was made sentenced Barry County Court April 24 to years probation for resisting and obstruct­ three months in jail and one year probation ing a police officer. in for selling or manufacture of marijuana. The offense carries a maximum penalty of four years in prison. He was given credit for 49 days served in jail. If he completes probation successfully, his jail sentence will be suspended. Fisher said he was not going to follow the sentencing guidelines because he thinks with that in mind. My uncle worked very- a relatively new program in which sub­ she means what she said and either she’ll hard for his money I understand. I did what stance abuse offenders are required to make change her behavior and get off drugs or I thought was in the best interest." regular court appearances to update the violate probation and face a longer term of court on their progress with probation and sentence. He also said this was her first adult hearing to determine restitution. report indicates his positive performance while in jail. attended all meetings (and completed all Rhodes also was assigned to drug court, Fisher set a June 16 date for a one-day Krueger’s attorney, Carol Dwyer, said a Fryklind apologized to Fisher. “Since my arrest, I’ve been working hard to achieve my goals,” Fryklind said. “I’ve substance abuse prevention. criminal offense. Robert Miarka. 19. of Delton was sen­ Krueger told Fisher, “I take full responsi­ Tess L. Fryklind. 20. of Hastings, was “Your offenses were committed when Dawson's license was suspended for six tenced to six months in jail and two years bility and realize I did mess up. Whatever sentenced to 12 months in jail and three you were 19 years old under the influence months and then allowed use with restric­ probation for unlawful use of a motor vehi­ of a 46-year-old boyfriend,” Fisher said. you think is fair is rail for me.” years on probation for possessing metham­ tions. cle. Fisher said his sentence is to be served phetamine with the intent to sell it and “You’ve been a victim of sexual abuse in maintaining a drug house. the past. I agree — you never had a chance He told Barry Coun.y Circuit Court Fisher said, “I gave you all the breaks I Judge James Fisher, “After 20 years of intended to give you. You say all the right smoking marijuana, “I’m clean and I like it things, but you don't follow through.” She was given credit for 102 days served Fryklind was put on Holmes Youthful Brandrn E. Townsend, 19, of Hastings, Michael S. Bloomberg, 41, of Delton, was sentenced to five days in jail and one in life.” in jail. this way.” Trainee status. Erin Lockyer, 19. of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to one month in jail and two years Fisher said Fryklind is eligible for com­ was sentenced to 30 days in jail and one probation for home invasion, second de­ year on probation for selling or manufac­ munity service work and work release for year probation for operating a vehicle while gree. The offense carries a maximum pen­ ture of marijuana. The offense carries a performing lhe community service. under the influence of liquor and resisting alty of 15 years in prison. maximum penalty of four years in prison. and obstructing a police officer. He was given credit for two days served The prosecutor said that the defendant appeared to “really lose control and put himself and others at risk.” in jail. Townsend was granted Holmes Youthful Trainee status, which means if he is suc­ Bloomberg’s attorney agreed and said these offenses have cost Bloomberg tre­ mendously. cessful on probation, his felony record will be expunged. Fisher told him, “If you have a bad atti­ “He’s a long distance truck driver and he can’t work now,” the defendant’s attorney tude, you’ll never be successful on proba­ tion.” said. Bloomberg told Fisher, “I apologized to the police officer that night; I truly apolo­ gize for everything I put everyone through. I lost a $70,000-a-year job.” Fisher told Nancy J. Ferricll, 56, of Plainwell, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years on probation for attempted embezzle­ ment of $1,000 but not more than $20,000, Bloomberg, “If you only drink once a year that causes you to lose control and get into fights, it's once too much." a 2-1/2-year felony. If she completes probation successfully, her jail sentence will be suspended. A charge of embezzlement, which car­ ries a maximum of 10 years in prison, was Randall M. Hermenitt, 35, of Delton, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years probation for possession of mari­ juana. dropped in exchange for a no contest plea. The victim, an elderly man, said, “I was surprised when I found out what Nancy had done. I was sick and when she came to If he completes probation successfully, his jail sentence will be suspended. Hermenitt was scheduled to return May 23 for sentencing for possession of meth­ amphetamine. bury her mother, they saw I needed help and offered to take care of me. I was so glad last summer when prosecutors told me we could come to an agreement. 1 want the money back, but with 4 percent interest for seven years.” Jeremy E. Krueger, 26, of Caledonia, 1995 MUSTANG GT con­ vertible, 5D A/T, very dean and loaded, $10,900 obo. (agpeaap_______________ ELWINE PAYNE 12-7-29 to 5-22-02 It only seems like yesterday but it's been a whole year. With each passing day we miss you more. You're in our hearts forever. We love and miss you dad. Sadly missed by wife, children, grandchildren 4c great grandchildren. 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(616)374-3035.___________ thousands, lyr. free lot rent to qualified buyers. Located inside the Meadow Stone mobile home park. Meadow­ Stone Homes, behind Seif WATER DELIVERED FOR swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Call Tim for fast reliable service, reasonable rates at 517-719-6319. Servicing Bar­ ry, Ionia, Kent 4c surround­ Chevrolet (269)948-2387 ing areas. Prosecutors said that Fryklind helped Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. Watson, a married man and Wanda Watson, his wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 30. 2000. and recorded on July 6. 2000 in Document No. 1046341 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., assignee by an assignment dated Feb. 5.2001. which was recorded on May 25. 2001. in Document No. 1060415, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dale here­ of the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 01/100 dollars ($61,851.01). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and tne statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Mi, at 1:00 p.m., on June 19. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 Post of Section 10. Town 1 North, Range 7 West Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence 491 Feet South along the Section line in the center of M-66 lor beginning-, thence East 335 Feet; thence North 250 Feet; thence West 335 Feet; thence South 250 Feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. naiad1 Mav IS 2003 ' ■ FOR INFORMATION, FtEASE CALL Team M (248) 593-1306 Interested Purhesers: WWW rmdlanJmQrtaaQeco.com/1otadosutB Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie 8200317783 Team M make the drug and was lhe 20-year-old girl­ friend of 46-year-old Kevin Adkins who went to prison April 17 for six to 20 years for making and selling methamphetamine. Lockyer was placed on Holmes Youthful Trainee status. If she completes probation successfully, her jail sentence will be suspended. Fisher said Lockyer must pay $3,030 res­ Fryklind’s attorney, Amy Kuzava, said titution and court costs of $500. But the Fryklind was a victim in this case and cir­ judge said she can do community service cumstances are due to her background. instead of the court costs. “Tess was sexually assaulted at a young age,” Kuzava said. “It caused mental health problems, alcohol and drug abuse. Her The victim said he wanted “the young woman to know she violated us. “She ate at our table,” the middle-aged mother sided with lhe father. Then Tess man said. “I can’t believe she’d do this to went to live with him. She left home at 16 us. I hope she gets the opportunity to get and began a relationship with a man 20 her life in order. She was opening Christ­ years her senior. He scverly assaulted her. mas gifts with us.” so she ran away from him. Then she went to live with Mr. Adkins and he took advan­ tage of her because of her drug addiction. Tess never had a chance at a normal life. Lockyer’s defense attorney said. “! know she hasn’t had much support.” Lockyer said she was sorry and went about it the wrong way. But she has the protential to be successful Fisher said he was going to give her if she gets the proper direction. She recog­ some jail so she could learn what it’s like to nizes she has a drug problem.” be locked up and have freedom taken away. Holiday parade to result in traffic delays HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department reminds motorists traveling in and around the city that the annual Memorial Day parade Monday from 1030 to 1130 a.m. will necessitate closing several streets in the downtown area The streets needed Io accommodate lhe parade are North Broadway from State Street to West State Road, and West State Road from the city limits to North Broadway. Mo­ torists are urged to re-route their trips to nd around Hastings during this time. Those unable avoid driving in the city and environs at that time are reminded to be patient dur­ ing traffic delays. Because of renovations on East State Street between Boltwood and Michigan Ave­ nue, the parade will start at Michigan Avenue and Center Street. Meth lab found on West M-179 Highway RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old woman was charged May 12 with posses­ Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis W. Boze and Sera S. Boze, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Washtenaw Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated December 10.1999, and recorded on December 16. 1999 in Document No. 1039244 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage, Assignee by an assignment dated January 19, 2000, which was recorded on August 14.2000. in Document No. 1048079. Barry County records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE AND 71/100 dollars ($186,945.71), including interest at 6 785% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on June 19. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 through 6. inclusive, of Bay View Resort, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 17. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 15. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PI.EASE CALL: Teams (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200126496 Team S (6/5) Keep your friends sion of methamphetamine, selling and/or manufacture of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and a weapons charge, Michigan Stale Police at the Hastings Post said. Rebecca Bass was arrested May 11 when troopers found evidence of a meth lab on west M-179 Highway, after receiving a tip. Also found was “finished product meth," police said. Mailboxes damaged In rural areas HASTINGS, IRVING TOWNSHIPS — Michigan Stale Police report mailboxes damaged Saturday night. May 10, on Iroquois Trail in Hastings Township and on Engle Road in Irving Township. Also, a car windshield, valued at $100, was damaged in Hastings Township. All items were struck with a blunt object. No suspects are reported, police said. Boat stolen In Johnstown Township JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — A boat was reported missing from a residence on West Shore Drive May 9. The owner was a man who recently moved from an apartment to Battle Creek. But when he returned for lhe boat, it was gone. Michigan State Police said. The boat is a gray and burgundy, 15 foot, 1985 Sylvan with a 75 horsepower Mer­ cury outboard motor. The boat with trailer is valued at $1,000, police said. A neighbor witnessed the theft, they said. Break-In reported at Baby Bliss MIDDLEVILLE — Office equipment was damaged when Baby Bliss Inc. was bro­ ken into some time between last Thursday and Saturday, May 15 and May 17, Michigan State Police said. The owner and police request anyone with information to contact Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Ninety Norway Spruce pines stolen CARLTON TOWNSHIP — A man reported 90 trees stolen from his property on Ragla Road between May 10 and May 16, Michigan State Police said. He had planted more than 100 Norway Spruce pines that were 12 to 18 inches long at the lime of the theft. Meth lab discovered ‘in progress’ CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Six people were arrested at a home on Willetts Roar4 af­ and relatives informed! Send them The BANNER. to subscribe call ter a police search found an “in progress” meth lab, Michigan State Police said. When they received an anonymous tip that illegal activities were occurring at the residence, troopers went to the location and arrested one occupant as he left the house with a marijuana cigarette tucked behind his ear, police said. Warrants are pending. Campground entry gate damaged RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — The entry gale and sign for the campground of the Boys and Girls Club of Kalamazoo was damaged between May 6 and May 12, Michigan State Police said. 945-9554 The gate will not close because of the destruction. The damage is valued at $200. No suspects arc reported, police said. �The Hastings Benner - Thundoy. May 22. 2003 - Section B. Page 11 Students make city pretty A little bit of weeding, a touch of paint, some sweeping and raking, and a whole bunch of mulching, and voila! City parks and public areas are once again spic and span, thanks to the cleaning efforts of sixth- and seventh-graders at Hastings Mid­ dle School. The school's annual "Community Day" was held last Friday. In addition to parks and public buildings, the students worked at YMCA's Camp Algonquin. Pictured are seventh graders on the "Goggingfield" team (better known as the "Kunqfu Hamsters") fiflina wheelbarrows with mulch at Bob King Park. It looked like a wheelbarrow convention The work was hard and sweaty, and not for men only at Bob King's Tangle Town playground. 1-800-310-9031 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER Members of the Starfish Team take a break from their downtown cleaning efforts to pose for a photo. REWARDS < REPORT CRIME NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS . , ____ LX U : r-- - ■ Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission wW conduct a public hew­ ing on May 27,2003, at 7.-00 PM in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Budding located Fish Hatchery Park got new trail mulch. . at 206 West Court Sl in Hastings, Meh The subject of the pubic hearing will be the cormdera- bon of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE A-1-2003 Request to rezone property m Section 5 A 6 of Orangeville Township (see below) Barbie Buehler (left) and Kaitlyn Cherry pull weeds at Tyden Park. T1 LEGAL Internet THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQCQLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Juanita Jasinski, by her attor­ ney in fact William J. Jasinski, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation fka Associates Home Equity Services. Inc., mort­ gagee. dated March 18. 1998 and recorded April 2. 1998 in Document number 1009875, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on acn mortgage tho sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Six and 58/100 Dollars (563.586.58) ..-eluding interest at the rate of 8.9% per annum Under the p?wer of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at < .00 p.m on May 29, 2003 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of R. I. Hendershott Addition, excepting the South 3 feet. First Addition to the City ot Hastings, formvrty Village ol Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. . The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the pmoerty is determined abandoned in accordance -r.Ttt: MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated April 24, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation tks Associates Home Equity Services. Inc. . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 FHe No. 221 1156 Pub: 4/24-5/22 FOR OKY SIM/m* Business 9wners do you have the need for a hdl T1 but can't afford the cost of SBC or other carriers? Now you can get T1 speed for data starting at $199 per month V 1.5 meg per second send and receive Free installation avadabie* V Contact JAS Networks for al your broadband needs V All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present the>r views on ’he proposed amendment, either verbal­ ly or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place JAS networks' Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance ts available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W. State St in Hastings. Mich., between the hours ot 8 A M to 5 P.M. (closed between 12-1 P.M ) Monday through Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of pcnled materials being considered al the meeting, to individ­ Call 1-S77-JAS-NTWK www.jasnrtworiis.iiet uals with disabilities at the mectmg/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individ-uais with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or ca.'! the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State St. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Conditions apply. Depending upon location and terms. JAS Networks, Just Awesome Speed! Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk �Section B. Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22. 2003 The sixth-grade Mustang team found some interesting things while cleaning -ish Hatchery Park, including a duck s lest and a baby shoe. Pictured (not in order) are Chyane Schantz. Rachel Carpenter. Denan Jordan. Stacy Slaughter. Leah Shaffer. Samantha Bernheisel. Sarah Kidder. Jessica Kaczmarczyk and Nikki Davis Students make city look pretty (continued) Memorial Day Holiday Deadlines for [ Jhe.Sup. grid Netos [ newsl hlnto ------ ’ csnews ' mRPLE VRULf The Penpie Paper ~ Display Advertising Deadlines ~ for The Reminder, The Sun and News, The Lakewood News and the Maple Valley News will be , Thursday, May 22 at Noon GREAT GIFT IDEA..for Mother’s Day ...Father’s Day, Graduation, Birthdays, etc. Give them a SUBSCRIPTION ~ Classified Deadlines ~ for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be The Blazing Dragons team weeds the steps leading down to the Riverwalk land­ ing behind the Hastings Incubator. Friday May 23 at Noon. Deadline for The Reminder will be Friday May 23 at 5 p.m. J BANNER &4LMB-MS4 Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles now in stock at Dreisbach! NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions ot a certain Mortgage made by Robo J. Hughes and Lisa Hughes, husband and wife. to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP, dated August 2.2000, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in toe State of Michigan on August 10, 2000, in Document No. 1047939. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $161,016.74 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby g^en that on June 12. 2003, at 1:00 p m., on the stops of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for hokkng the Orcutt Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, tof the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10.25 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp , does pay on or prior to the dale of sard sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: PARCEL B: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4. SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 00* EAST 458 00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 0000* EAST 200 0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 08-36* EAST 660 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 0000* WEST 200.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 08-36’ WEST 660 0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR BOWENS MILL ROAD. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys lor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: Apnl 28. 2003 (6/5) Use the 00 PONTIAC GBAND PC1X SE WO V6. IOCAI TRADE. NEW TIRES • SlW MONTH OR $9,995 •JUST ADO TAX. TITLE A LICENSE KBAH TO DEALER WAC Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269)948-8000 Today! www.drelsbachmofors com Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition GMC Wt ARE PROf ES.-ONAL GRADE Enc Dreisboch, President $AU5JffU»: N Mon & Wed ir*i 8 Tue, Thu & Fn until 6 Saiutoav until 2 Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Bone Signs. Soles Ryan Madden, Soles Amy Piper. Soles Chris Silverman. Finance Mrg SfIMCHWfflS; S • Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu & Fn 8-5 BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find £Work, etc. Give us a call at 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22. 2003 - Page 9 Margaret E. (Tumer) Smith GRAND RAPIDS - Margaret E (Turner) Smith, age 88. of Grand Rapids, formerly of Battle Creek and Lake Odessa, went Home to be with her Lord on Friday after­ noon. May 16, 2003. She was a loving wife, mother, grand­ mother and friend. children. Brad (Sharon) Smith and Judy Leslie grandchildren, Santomauro, Paul L Sarc, Tracey L. Reed, and Matthew l_ Smith; great grandchil­ dren, Austin Reed, Alex Reed, Brandon Brooke Santomauro. Santomauro, Seth Sarc, and Katclin Sarc; sister-in-law, Eloise Lathrop; brother-in-law, Ray Smith; and many other loving relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by Lawson K. Smith, her loving husband of 60 years; and her son, Stuart. The service was held on Tuesday . May 20, 2003 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Dr. Ferris of the Central United Donald R. Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. LAKE - ODESSA (Hampel) Begerow. Margaret Linda 65. age Lake of Hospice of Michigan. by Koops Funeral Chapel in lake Odessa. 14. 2003 and was taken Home to be with her Lord and reunited with her husband. al her bedside. Nathaniel. Linda xxas bom in Gnjpd Rapids on Sept. She from Woodland High graduated School in 1957 and was married to Charles LaVem Begerow on Dec. 31. 1965. 93. of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, May Marion xxas bom in Harrisville. Mich., on Nox. 1915 II. to Wilhur and Ella (Webb) Burt. Harrisville High grau sdted from She School in 1932. IJnda has been involved in selling Avon Following her to Nathaniel marriage products for 10 years and was an avid col­ Graham they moved to Hint where she xxas lector of owls. She loved to crochet and knit employed by lhe MESC for oxer 25 years. and won axvards at a number of fairs. After her retirement. Marion moxed to Linda is survived by Charles, her loving husband of 37 years; son. Noel Begerow of Lake Odessa; daughter. Julie (Calvin) Deatsman of Lake Odessa; step-daughters, Cheryl (Steven) Eaton of Hastings and Lake Odessa in 1983 to be near her family. She had been a faithful member of the Central United Methodist Church in l-ake BATTLE Odessa. her son. Wilbur Marion is survived by Suzan (Lonnie) Miller of Bellevue; step­ (Judy)Graham of Woodland; her grand­ son, Andrew (Jean) Begeroxv of M» Hood, children, Oregon; 17 grandchildren; sever, brothers grandsons; and (Priscilla) Hampel, Sherry Graham and Michael great (Miya) Graham; her special aunt. Violet sistas, Keith Graham; and many other loving relatives Bruce (Evelyn) She was preceded in death by her par­ funeral The Saturday. Max Faith and Teddy Hampel. Chapel. sen ice xx as on held 17 al the Koops Funeral Memorial contributions max be I made to tion has taken place and there will no funer­ lhe Central United Methodist Church or al service or visitation. Barry Community Hospice. HASTINGS Arrangements xvere made Kcxtps h» Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. the Lord. Wednesday. Max 21.2003 at his residence. He was bom Nov. 22. 1928 in I Ain don. Ontario. Canada, the son of Reginald J. and She was bom April 8. 1923 in Yankee and Edna (McKibbin) Brown. Anna (Devaney) McKeough. ^~ioshuaAam^Edwar^Onnan set lhe record for the 880 yard dash of 2:05.8 sec. which lasted for 24 years. She served 14 years as a clerk and then 16 postmaster at the Hickory Comers Post Office, retiring in 1982. She is survived by Daughters: Carol (Lee) Ml. Marcia Daxis, Step Sons: Mike McCarty. Ed married Patricia L Bclsito April 3. 1948. The} celebrated their 55th anniver­ sary. He was a distributor for Rex Sales Corp., a division of Memberships include St. Rose of I jma Great Catholic Church and Hastings Elks Lodge. Half Sisters: Chris (Dick) Ed’s hobbies were snow skiing, gardening 14 Grandchildren; Dean. Ohio. Kay Dunn. Texas: Step-moth­ and photography. er June Eitniar. Athens. Ml; First Husband: She was bom Aug. 29. 1909 in Barry County, the daughter of Joel and Myrtella Roger Davis. Florida: and mans nieces and HASTINGS - Joshua Aaron Edward LAKE ODESSA - Antonio “Ira- Hartz Mountain Pct Supply Co. for 37 years retiring in 1992. Battle (’reck, Pele McCarty. Hastings. Ml. Grandchildren; days. Ed graduated from Hastings High School in 1946. where he was active in sports and Agricultural School. seven Community Ambulance. Michael McKeough Sr., age 74. of Hastings, died home in Augusta. Ml. California: Edward - 80. of Battle 19. 2003 al her daughter’s Monday. Max Hoffman. Augusta. 14, 2003 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility, where she had been a patient a few Mamet Mrs. Creek. Ml. went to be with years as a In keeping with Linda’s wishes, crema­ contributions be made to the Lakewood - She graduated from the W.K. Kellogg ents; and her husband. Nathaniel. Begerow; and infant sister and brother. CREEK Um belle (Brown) McCarty. Springs. Ml the daughter of Frank Brown and friends. Marion was preceded in death by her par­ The family has suggested that memorial BATTLE CREEK - Eunice May Cherry. of Flint, passed away Wednesday afternoon. Max on Monday. May 19. 2003 with her family ents; son, James Begerow; daughter, Jill made were 87. of Lake Odessa, formerly Odessa, passed away at Pennock Hospital Hampel, June Morlok and Joy Blakely. Memorial contributions may be made to Arrangements Marion Graham I-AKE ODESSA - Marion Graham, age 12, 1937 to Theodore and Marian Hampel. Margaret will be deeply missed by her (Paul)Sare; | He was preceded in death by his parents, brother. William and sister. Patricia. npchcxx s. (Miller) Moore. She graduated from Battle Orman, age 21. of Hastings, died Tuesday. Martinez, age 21. of l-akc Odessa, passed Creek Central High School in 1927. May 13. 2003. away suddenly on Monday. May 19. 2003 husband: Rex P. McCarty. parents, son: his arc Surviving She was preceded in death bx her second wife. Patricia McKeough of Hastings: daughter. Karen (Doug) O’Laughlin of Wellington. Eunice married Emmett E Cherry in Joshua was bom on Aug. 30. 1981 in due to accidental injuries suffered in an Robert Ross Davis, daughter Judith Ann sons. Kevin (Kelly) McKeough 1943. During World War II they owned Grand Rapids, the son of Billy and Shery l automobile accident while serving in the Davis. I brother and one sister. Lake. Cherry’s (Ward) Orman. United Grocery on Hubbard Street. Before her marriage, Eunice worked at the raised xvas He in the old National Bank. Merchants Bank and Middlcville/Hastings areas and attended Security National Bank. She also worked at schools there. Giles-Bole Texaco, and then Bole Oil Force Stales Air In 1950 Eunice and Emmett moved to (Sue) McKeough of Germany. She enjoyed crafts and sexving and was a Funeral arrangements are pending at the volunteer at the Charitable Union and for Hastings. Patrick (Toot) (Anna) McKeough Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. the Brownies in Galesburg. Ml. of Hastings; 17 grandchildren; one great in She was 4lh District President of lhe He loved to tinker, taking things apart, seeing how they worked and then putting Company. Edward Jr. FL; Gun of them back together again. Hastings. Tom LA.. a member of lhe Milford. Phillip Ixague of Postmasters. N.A.P.A.S.. and lhe of grandchild; brothers. Jack McKeough of #484 Auxiliary of the American Ixgion and A.A.R.P.. the National (Jan) McKeough Patrick (Charlotte) McKeough of (Kathy) McKeough of Paradise, CA. Paul (Kay)of Novi; sister. Bradenton. FL. Her husband preceded her Joshua is survived by his mother. Sheryl in death in 1967. Eunice had spent summers (Robert) lampani of Wyoming; brothers. in Battle Creek with her sister Beatrice Billy of Wyoming. Arlene was bom on Feb. 17, 1946. the Parrott since the early 1980’s. In 1991 after Billy-Jake Orman of Hastings and Lucas 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A.M. at lhe Hope Church of the Nazarcne mass wiil be held Friday. May 23. 2003 at with Pastor Phillip L Aites of Hope Church noon at Sl. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (Cindy) Orman Jr. DEI-TON - Arlene Plunkett, age 57. of Beatrice's death, Eunice became a resident Orman of Wyoming; sister. Juice (Dave) daughter of Leo and Eleanor Brown. She loved flowers, the outdoors, motorcycling, of the Emily Andrus Home. As a member of the First Congregational IxjvcII of Wayland; grandparents. Shirley riding horses, and her Ford Mustang. and Donald Ward of Neway go. Bonnie and Church, she was a member of lhe Dorothy Ixc Hall of Reed City. Betty and Richard Bradford Circle, and was involved in vari­ Lampani of Wyoming. Geraldine Orman of ous other church activities. She was also a Cuttlerville, Leona Hall of Luther, aunts, member of the Battle Creek Garden Club. uncles and close friends. In Bradenton. FL. Eunice was a charter member of lhe Congregational United Billy Orman Sr. in July 2002. Graveside Church of Christ Eunice is survived by cousins Oral Miller of Battle Creek. Leona Cole of Lacey, services Saturday. May held were on 17, 2003 al Brush Ridge Cemetery. Rev. Joseph Oswalt officiating. Suzann Miller of Battle Creek and Norene Burial was at Brush Ridge Cemetery. Hope Fox of Lacey, and a step-nephew Robert Township. Ban-y County. Parrott and his family of Lansing. Funeral services were held I p.m. and Dowdle Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. the family. were made by Wren Funeral Home of.Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to I।Kenneth ---- ------------------------------11 R Benson To leave messages for the family, please sec www.farleyesWesdowdle.com. by Farley- Estes and Dowdle Funeral Home. May 13, 2003 in Willard. Ohio. Mr. Benson was bom November 30, 1951 in Cadillac, ML, the son of Robert Friends can meet Funeral sen ices will be held Friday. 11:00 Funeral in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiating al the Union Cemetery with burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in in Maple Grove Township. Ml. Hastings. the of Grand Community Hospice. Plunkett of Grand Rapids; sisters. Dawn of Plainwell. Velma (George) Boy lan of Tennessee, and Delores family of the Nazarcne officiating. Burial will be the Hope Church of the Nazarcne. (Ervin) Lewis the Home in Hastings. A memorial Cheff Center - Hippotherapy Program and Rapids; a son. Ronald (Sue) with Thursday from 5-9 p.m. al the Girrbach Kalamazoo, and Patricia (Mario) Mendez Memorial contributions can be made to Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Pennock Foundation Arrangements arc by or the Barry Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Essary of Kalamazoo; 12 grandchildren and The funeral sen ices were conducted on Myers officiated. Interment Maple Grove McDonald House or the Cheff Center will be appreciated. Gorcs Funeral Home. Delton. LEGAL nOTICE Mr. Benson graduated from Cadillac High School, class of 1969 and graduated from Lake Superior State University in LAKE ODESSA - Joe J. Leslie went Engineering Technology in 1974. He was to be with his Loro on May 13. 2003 at presently employed at Dixon Engineering the age of 74. for the past 20 years in Lake Odessa, MI., Joe was bom in Lake Odessa. MI. on before that he worked for Northwood Heat Sept. 6. 1928 to Joseph A. and Mattie Treat of Cadillac and Mancelona Steel (Leary) Leslie. Plating Co. Joe was a member of the Central United He enjoyed hunting, bowling, golfing Methodist Church of Lake Odessa for 48 and family get togethers and his many years and was also a long-time member of nieces and nephews. the Lake Odessa Lions Club. While in Cadillac he was a member of Joe served his country during the Korean lhe First Christian Church. He was deeply War. spending time in Alaska. He was a loved and will be missed by all who knew supervisor at Oldsmobile in Lansing, him. retiring in 1980 after 32 years of service. Joe was an avid bowler and golfer and He is survived by his parents. Robert K. and Amelia R. Benson of Cadillac; worked at Centennial Acres Golf Course brothers, and Lakeview Lanes after his retirement. Cadillac, Jon (Jackie) Benson of Alpena; Joe is survived by Marilyn, his loving sisters. William (Jill) Kristine (Steve) Benson of Liebrecht of wife of 49 years; two daughters, Deborah Adrian, Karen (Steve) Sterzick of Alto. (Ira) Ginsburg of East Lansing and Jeanne Debra (Mathias) Buckson of Ypsilanti; Baker of Saranac; a son, Richard (Jane) also many aunts and uncles and 20 special Leslie of Hudsonville; eight grandchildren; nieces and nephews. seven step-grandchildren and four great He was preceded in death by his paternal grandchildren. Also surviving are two grandparents. Arthur and Anna Benson and sisters, Helen Blundell and Shirley (Jerry) maternal grandparents, Edville and Millie Raymond, both of Lake Odessa. Carlson. Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Kruger and twin half-brothers. Harold and Howard Kendall. A Memorial Service was held Friday, 16, 2003 at the Central United Methodist Church with visitation one hour before the service. Funeral services were held Friday. May 16. 2003 at the First Baptist Church. Cadillac, Ml. Reverend David McMahon, officiating. Burial will be at Clam Lake Township Cemetery, Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund. United Methodist Church Envelopes are available at the Peterson Memorial Fund or Ionia Area Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Hebble Funeral Sen ice on Thursday from Memorial tributes may be made to The Jean (Dan) Sivlcy 51, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. K. and Amelia R. (Carlson) Benson. the Central and nephews. of daughters. Arrangements xvere made by WilliamsHASTINGS - Kenneth R. Benson, age Andrus Home in Battle Creek. May Mary McKeough of Detroit; several nieces Bachman Cemetery. Comstock. First Congregational Church or Emily Marie held at Memorial contributions to The Ronald Interment was at Union Cemetery, Lacey, Ml. made Plunkett, whom she married on March 9. be Wednesday. May 21. 2003. Pastor William Arrangements David H. Graham officiating. Arrangements were She is survived by her husband. Robert will several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Saturday, May 17, 2003 at the Farley-Estes Arlene's pride and joy were her grand­ children, family and friends. 1961; Preceding him in death were his father Hope Church of the Nazarcne. Visitation Delton, passed away May 17.2003. Funeral Home. Arrangements were made Peterson Funeral Home. Cadillac. by the THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian E. Winters, married man and KacyE. Winters, a married woman (original mortgagors) to Charier One Mortgage Corporation successor by merger to Charter One Credit Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 30. 2001. tnd recorded on May 15. 2001 in Document No. 1059765 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed Io be due at the dale hereof the sum of NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND FIFTY-SIX AND 63/100 dollars ($94,056 63). including interest at 8.790% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will De foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on June 5. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described The South 1/2 of Lot 10 and the South 1/2 of the East 1 rod of Lot 9 of Block 14 of Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records Subject to easements, reserva­ tions. restrictions and limitations of record, if any The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case lhe iademption period shall be 30 days from the da e of such sale Dated May 1. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team W (248, 593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Sc>’e 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Frfe *200318106 Team W (5/22) KCC FEHSENFELD CENTER SUMMER SESSION, 2003 BIOL 200 BIOL 202 BUAD 101 ENGL 97 ENGL 120 ENGL 151 ENGL 152 HUM A 150 HUSE232 HUSE 235 LITE 213 MATH 97 Mathematics Clinic Field Biology MATH 100 Pre Algebra Human Physiology Intro. To Business MATH 101 Beginning Algebra MATH 121 Intermediate Algebra Writing Skills Computer Info. Sys. Writing Improvement 01T100 Application Software Freshman Composition OIT160 Healthy Lifestyles PEC 121 Freshman Comp. II Hiking PEC 156 Encounter w/Arts Early Child Learn 1 POSC200 Amer. Government Child Growth & Devel. PSYC 201 Intro. Psychology PSYC220 Developmental Psyc. Children's Literature SOCI201 Intro. To Sociology Classes begin on or after May 19th; most begin the week of June 9th. Call (269) 948-9500 or visit our website at www.kcllogg.edu for days, times, and tuition/fee informa­ tion. ACT NOW! The KCC Fehsenfeld Center 2950 West M-179 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Important Note: Due to state budget cuts, the KCC Fehsenfeld Center will reduce operating hours this summer. Beginning on Monday, June 2nd. the administrative office will be open between 11:30 am and 7:00 pm. Monday - Thursday. The facility will be closed on Fridays. We regret any inconvenience. The Center will resume its normal Monday - Friday sched­ ule on Monday. August 4th. I �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22. 2003 SEARCH, continued from page 3 Read the BANNER Every Week! 4. 5 and 7. Each candidate interviewed for Copies conveniently available on newstands throughout the Barry County area. a second time will then visit the district and meet with staff, students and community members. On August 18 the board is slated to announce their selection of the new su­ perintendent. Pridgeon said at Thursday's meeting that lhe selection process will include more than waiting for candidates to apply. “Wc have to get out best foot out there." he said, sell­ ing possible candidates on the district and recruiting quality prospects. Pridgeon said the pool of candidates will be diverse, with younger, older, male, fe­ male. out-of-state and in-state candidates applying. However, lhe majority of candi­ dates will probably be from Michigan, he said, and there will probably be more male than temale candidates. He expects upwards of 40 people to ap­ ply. 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MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KATHRYN E CHAPPELL. A SINGLE WOMAN to AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated November 22. 2000. and recorded on February 27. 2002. as Instrument No 1075601 Barry County Records. Mctogan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixth eight thousand four hundred seventy and 84/100 Dollars ($68,470.84). including interest at 11.775% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, nobce is hereby gnren that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on June 12. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 76 AND 77 OF THE PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 19. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. ALSO LOT 125 OF PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 19. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 8. 2003 AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please caB: ;248) 540-7701 (5/29) Short Foreclosure Notice Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, PC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Lloyd R. Morse Jr. and Joyce Morse, husband and wile to The Huntington National Bank, s'iccessory by merger to FMB-Arcadto Bank. Mortgagee, dated June 23.1997, and recorded on July 23.1997, in Liber 702. on page 766. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there :s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE AND 49/100 DOL­ LARS ($123,179.49), including interest at 6.5% per annum, adjustable rate. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, nobce is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1 :G0 o’clock pro. on June 26. 2003. Said premises are situated tn Township ot Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 10. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BETTER DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTIONIO. THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF HEAD LAKE ROAD. 66G 35 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 567 53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST. 429 98 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST. 291.57 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE. 715.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 270 71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 59 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 421 76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER THE WESTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR EXISTING HEAD LAKE ROAD The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 90 days from the date of such sale. Dated May 19. 2003 The Huntington National Bank, successory by merger to FMB-Arcadta Bank Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmington Hils. Michigan 48334 (6-19) . � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-05-29.pdf 883e82e3dd302dd968781768ab20bea5 PDF Text Text HASlifGS Ml 4Sv»4«93 County to pay half for shelter demise Saxons, Vikings have district date City retirees’ insurance costs up See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 13 See Story on Page 15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings BANNER Thursday, May 29, 2003 VOLUME 150, NO. 22 PRICE 50- NEWS City official rescues BRIEFS | woman from river ILR’s luncheon slated for Friday Kellogg Community College’s In­ stitute for Learning in Retirement will sponsor a luncheon and social Friday, May 30, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Fehscnfcld Center just west of Hast­ ings on M-179. The featured presenter will be Bill Miller, who will share his experiences traveling in Antarctica and Argentina. The cost of the catered lunch is $9. This event is open to all individuals ages 50 and older who share a love for learning. Anyone who would like to attend should call Teresa Durham at 948­ 9500, extension 2642. Thomapple Trail cleanup Saturday Following the Stagecoach Park ceremony Saturday. May 31, the Thor­ napple Trail Association will hold a cleanup for the paul Henry Trail. Any trail user can bring their brooms, leaf blowers (gas powered, of course), top­ pers, rakes and clippers to the begin­ ning of the trail at about 12:30 p.m. Association President Michael Gorm­ ley says, “Come dressed to work and bring work gloves. The more people who come, the more fun we will have and the faster everything will get done.” One group will work sweeping the paved part of the trail since twigs and small branches have come down on it with the last few wind storms. Another group wii; go to the part of the trail from McCann to Irving roads to help clear some larger downed trees and branches so the trail can be mowed. For more information about the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail check out the website at thornappletrail.org or thornappletrail.com. For more in­ formation about the cleanup, call Gormley at 269-795-8739. City Councilman Robert May by Susan Temere Staff Writer Hastings City Councilman Robert May rescued a drowning woman after her canoe overturned in the Thornapple River Sun­ day. May. who also is mayor pro tern, said he was driving from Hastings on M-37 when he saw two wet and muddy boys on the side of the road waving their arms. “I was westbound on M-37. heading to Whispering Waters campground when I saw two boys frantically waving their arms,” May said. “J put on the brakes and rolled down my window. The bigger boy said his mother was in the river drowning. I said, ‘get in’.” Brent Deloach. 14, of Caledonia had just pulled his 6-year-old nephew, Matthew Stapish, from the capsized canoe and ran for help to save his mother, who clung to a tree limb. The limb had cavght her life­ jacket and toppled the canoe. May said Stapish was hanging like a monkey from the branch to keep her head above water while her back was in the river. “She was screaming for help," May said. “So 1 swam to her in nine feet of water and unhooked her from the branch. But she wouldn't let go and grab my back.” May said she was overcome by fright and hypothermia. “I had to talk her into trusting me and promised to catch her if she let go,” May said. “I was standing in chest high water. When she let go of the branch, she drifted right to me and collapsed in my arms. “ When they got to the bank, fire person­ nel and an ambulance had arrived, he said. “They stabilized her and took her to Pen­ nock Hospital,” May said,'“She could have drowned without help.” But May credits her son as the real hero. “Brent did everything a Boy Scout is taught to do," May said. “If he hadn’t, she wouldn't be here today.” May said the boy is on his way to be­ coming an Eagle Scout. Deloach is with Troop No. 350 in Kentwood. “An Evening with Jeff Baker” will be presented at 7 p.m. Sunday. June 1, at Central Auditorium. Included in the musical program will be Samantha Wallace and the Hastings High School Varsity Singers, with pianist Patricia LaJoye. Musical slcctions to be performed will be announced from the stage. There will be a 15-minute intermis­ sion during the evening. John Merritt will handle sound and lighting design. Classical guitar concert is June 6 More NEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 Six hundred third graders from five Barry County schools converged on Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings Wednesday to participate in the Health & Safety Fair sponsored by the Pennock Hospital Auxiliary. At one of the learning stations. Dr Eric Leep of Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, pictured here, lets Heather Joywik of Hastings experience what it’s like to have a cast on her thumb. The event was "tun and educational" for the youngsters, said Pennock’s Volunteer Director Deb McCaul. Among the many participants were Mercy Ambulance. Barry County Sheriff’s Department. American Red Cross. Hastings City Police. Hastings/BIRCH Fire Department. Eye & ENT Specialists and more. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Hastings athletes may gay to play by Mary McDonough Musical program Is Sunday evening Classical guitarist Brian Karbowski will be in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, June 6. at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. 708 W. Main St. The free concert will begin the church's summer concert series. Karbowski will play a wide variety of musical selections, including tradi­ tional classical guitar pieces. Latoin and South American music and con­ temporary songs. The performer, who hails from Sag­ inaw, gives guitar lessons and for­ merly taught the instrument at GRCC. Thumbs up for health and safety Remembering deceased veterans Loca' Scouts were in step with Memorial Day tributes to honor America’s war dead last Monday as they head to Riverside Cemetery They were part of the an­ nual Hastings parade and ceremonies spearheaded by the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post #45. See Page 3 for the story and more photos. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Staff Writer Those participating in sports in the Hast­ ings School System will probably have to pay a fee in order to play. The district’s 2003-2004 budget contains the pay-to-play provision, although admin­ istrators are calling the fee program “pay to participate." While the chances arc “pretty good” that the fee program will be approved, School Superintendent Carl Schocsscl said, exact budget cuts will not be Finalized until the June 2 budget hearing, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of the Hast­ ings Middle School. At that time, proposed fees for the pay-to-play program may be available. Schoesscl said there will be a cap on how much a student has to pay and how much families have to pay. The cap would apply if students participate in more than one sport or if families have more than one child participating in a sport. There will be a special fund set up for students who arc unable to pay the fees, Schocsscl said. He said budget crunches in school fi­ nancing in the late 1970s and late 1980s also led to pay-to-participate programs in Hastings. Special funds to help kids pay their athletic fees were established then, he said, and no child was left without the abil­ ity to participate in sports. Donations were given to the fund from numerous sources, including corporations, the athletic boosters programs and individuals. The latest budget problems are the result of a recession that has hit Michigan hard, resulting in dwindling state revenues from sales taxes. The state of Michigan is esti­ mating that there will be a $105 million shortfall in the school aid budget for 2003­ 2004. School districts across the state arc scrambling to balance their budgets, doing everything from laying off teachers and making athletes pay to play to charging stu­ dents to park if they drive a car to school. The Hastings budget calls for the layoffs of 26 Hastings teachers, although Schocsscl has said at least half of those laid off at the May school board meeting will probably be recalled prior to the beginning of the school year. The layoff of all the district’s firatand second-ycar teachers was a “precau­ tionary measure" to ensure the district can absorb any future funding cuts by the state. Schocsscl said. Teachers who are called back will return via seniority, or, in the case of first-year teachers, a drawing. Those laid off are “deeply disturbed” by the loss of their jobs. Schoesscl said. “They al) said they want to stay here." Twelve first-year teachers, 12 secondycar teachers, and one part-time band in­ structor have been laid off. One health oc­ cupations instructor position was made into a half instead of full-time position. If all the teachers remained on layoff, the reduction in salary costs would save the district some $807,251. However. Schocsscl said, “we’re working very hard on plans to only have to lay off a small number” of teachers. The district's $23.8 million budget for 2003­ 2004 projects a decrease of $663.511 from last year’s budget. Some support staff may also be laid off. Schocsscl said, including counselors, m< dia center personnel, and other support staff. The district has not finalized those possible layoffs because it was not obligated to do so by the May meeting. Any teacher layoffs had to be approved by the school board at the May meeting, according to teacher con­ tracts. Reductions in staff will also be at­ tempted through retirements and attrition — i.c. not replacing those who leave. Schocsscl said. Reductions could include elimination ot the auto shop program at the high school, he said. Replacing the high school’s block sched­ ule with a regular schedule, which would require fewer teachers, is also an option, he said. However, he said, “we're committed to trying to save block scheduling.” The district may also not fill one admin­ istrative position with a new hire, Schocsscl said. Jo Stebbins, principal of Star Elemen­ tary. announced her ictircmcnt at the May­ board meeting. Stebbins’ position may be filled internally through re-assignment. Schocsscl said. See ATHLETES, page 19 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Ktay 29. 2003 Local teacher testifies on 180-day school rule by Erika Simpson Staff Writer Hastings High School government and economics teacher Larry Christopher testi­ fied Tuesday at a Michigan House Com­ mittee on Education hearing on a bill al­ lowing local school districts to decide their academic year calendars. Christopher was the only teacher and was one of five to talk to the panel about changing the state mandate for 180 days in the schoolroom to meeting the required 1.098 hours in the school year in any way the local district sees fit. The change would help local school districts save money besides give them local control. Christopher said he made his presenta­ tion to “convince the representatives that the legislation is not just a concept on the drawing board." NEWS BRIEFS: Top HHS alumnus * from Class of ‘51 The recipient of this year’s Hastings High School "Outstanding Alumnus" of the Year award is from the Class of 1951. Members of this class are invited to come to the alumni banquet and find out who this honored person is. The Hastings High School Alumni banquet will be held during the after­ noon and evening of Saturday, May 31, at the Hastings High School cafe­ teria. Please notice the time change, with punch bowl at 4:30 and dinner at 5:30. This will be a shorter banquet time. Music will be by the Dulcimer Friends after the banquet. Tickets can be purchased for $10 each at Bosley Pharmacy, 118 S. Jefferson St. Hast­ ings. Everyone who attended Hastings High School, as well as guests, arc welclome The The Hastings Alumni Board will pay for first mailing post­ age for anniversary classes. Also, leftover money from anniversary classes can be held in escrow by the Hastings Alumni Board Treasurer for future use. Weekly prayer vigils planned A Prayer Vigil will be provided each Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., Hastings. People looking for a quiet time and space for meditation and prayer are welcome. The vigil is kept in the chur­ ch’s chapel. Directions to the chapel are posted on the front door. “The idea for offering this time of prayer is spawned by the spiritual hun­ ger of our culture, the many places of political unrest and violence around the globe, and the need experienced by many of us to slow down, reflect and converse with God,” said the Rev. Mi­ chael Anton, the church’s pastor. Those who have questions may call 945-9414 or 945-2645. The church is located across from the Tendercarc nursing home. 24-Hour Challenge set for June 14-15 The National 24-Hour Challenge will be Saturday and Sunday, June 14­ 15, beginning and ending at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Mid­ dleville. Entry is limited to 500 bicyclists. Entry closes one week prior to the event, on June 7, or when the limit is reached. This is a personal best, on road bi­ cycle ride that tests endurance and de­ termination. There are 22 single bicy­ cle classes for men and women, ages 18 to 70+. There are three tandem classes: male, female and mixed. There arc two recumbent classes: sin­ gle and tandem. Beginning at Thornapple Kellogg High School, bicyclists ride through Barry County on open roads shared with motor vehicles. There are three loops on the route. Loop One is 125 miles and is ridden first. Loop Two is 22 miles and is ridden as many times as can be completed before 8 p.m. Loop Three, the night route, is six miles and is ridden as many times as can be completed by 8 a.m. on June 15. The Thornapple Kellogg High School Sports Boosters Club holds a Friday night spaghetti dinner June 13 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. On Saturday morning, from 6 to 8 a.m., the organi­ zation holds a pancake breakfast. All proceeds from both mealsgo to the TKHS Sports Boosters Club. There is a traditional bagpipe band sendoff Saturday at the 8 a.m. start. Awards are presented on Sunday at 9 a.m. at Thornapple Kellogg High School. For more information, call John or Diane Obermcycr at (616) 241-1969. HHS Class of ’07 orientation slated Hastings High School will have an informal meeting for parents of the class of 2007 at 7 p.m. tonight (Thurs­ day, May 27) in the HHS lecture hall. The meeting will begin with a per­ formance by the high school steel drum band, followed by information about high school procedures and poli­ cies. Representatives from athletic groups, clubs and organizations will be on hand to share how freshmen can get involved in extra-curricular activi­ ties. For more information, call 948­ 4409. Safety is focus of bike jamboree Derek Edward’s Bike Jamboree will be held Saturday, May 31, at Felpausch. It is funded by Pennock PALS, Felpausch, State Farm Insurance, the Barry Community Foundation and the Hastings City Police Department. Derek Edwards was a young man from Battle Creek who died from head injuries he suffered in an accident wlple riding his bicycle. His mother learned that a helmet might have pre­ vented his death and started a founda­ tion to get helmets on children’s heads while teaching them about safety. The parking lot at Felpausch will be filled with bicycles <• nd helmets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children ages 4-14 and their parents can receive a free professionally fitted bike helmet. There will be bicycle safety training over an approved course (with bicy­ cles provided or bring your own). The course has eight stations where riders will receive information. Bike licenses and bike registration will be done by the Hastings City Police, free refreshments will be provided by Fel­ pausch and there will be safety infor­ mation available As added attractions the Mercy EMS ambulance will be on site, along with the Fclpjusch Henrietta and State Farm Bear mascots. While the children get free refresh­ ments, parents can purchase hot dogs and refreshments The proceeds will benefit future clinics. Registration forms will be distrib­ uted to area schools this spring. For more information, call 948-3472. Blood drive set June 4 at KBS The American Red Cross and MSU’s W. K. Kellogg Biological Sta­ tion are seeking at least 60 donors to give the gift of life at a blood drive Wednesday. June 4, at the KBS Edu­ cation Center, 3700 East Gull Lake Drive, Hickory* Comers. The drive will be open to the public from noon to 5:45 p.m. in Room 201 of the station's Academic Building. The Red Cross estimates that 99 percent of the population will have a medical need of blood products before age 75. yet only about 5 percent do­ nate blood. Chemotherapy patients often need platelets and other blood components as part of their treatment. Michigan health care patients use 2,000 units of blood products each day. Eligible donors must be in generally good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be at least 17 years old. The entire donation process takes about 45 to 90 minutes, and donations cannot be given more frequently than every 56 days. Anyone who has not donated since April 9 is invited to participate. The time needed to complete the donation process can be minimized for donors who make appointments, though walk­ ins are always welcome. To make an appointment or receive information, cal) Barb Baker at 269­ 671-2263 or Nina Consolatti at 269­ 671-2228. The Michigan Senate already has unani­ mously passed a similar bill, and the House Committee approved the bill 14-3 Tuesday night, sending it on to the full House of Representatives. If the bill is passed, it still needs to be signed by Governor Jennifer Gran holm. Christopher said. "It (the bill) gives a lot of schools the flexibility for their own school calendar and perhaps saves some money loo." The proposed bill also will help the local economy, since more students will be avail­ able to work, he added. Hastings Area Schools, like virtually all districts in Michigan facing budget crunches, arc trying to save money, teach­ ers. the high school block schedule and the middle school team teaching concept. The critical part of the savings would come from changing the state mandated school year of 180 days to 1.098 hours. While many schools are considering shortening the school week to four days. Hastings in­ stead would like to see slightly longer school days and a shorter calendar year. The proposed changes would add 30 minutes to each day. and the calendar would run from after Labor Day. Sept. 2. to before Memorial Day of next year. By tak­ ing 12 days off of the current calendar, the school can save up to $190,000. The de­ creased costs would come from fewer bus operations, smaller healing and cooling bills, and other building costs. School officials also hope an early incen­ tive retirement package will save up to $202,000. Without these savings. Hastings faces cutting the block class schedule. For high school students, this means a six-hour day. with one fewer life-skill elective class, such as TV production or business. These life­ skill classes can increase employability, and possibly contribute to college credit. Freshman Academy, a program Superin­ tendent Carl Schocsscl claims has dropped the number of freshmen failing one class by 54%. would also be cut. Middle school students would no longer have team teaching, a nationally recognized program that Schocsscl says, "...enables students to build a rapport with teachers County to pay half for razing old shelter by David T. Young Editor It’s been several years since a grass-roots effort led the way to building a new Barry County animal shelter, but the some of the work still hasn’t been finished. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday night agreed to pay half or up to S3.000 to have the old shelter demol­ ished. but not without debate. The vote was 6-2, with Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie and Commissioner James French dissent­ ing. Mackenzie explained his position as, “Why should we expend any money on eliminating a building owned by the city? 1 didn’t sec any agreement that we’d pay to have any building removed." The old shelter several years ago was judged by state inspectors to be inadequate and the County Board then made plans to have it renovated. A large group of citizens, led by Barry County Republican Party Chairman Mark Englerth. Hastings Town­ ship Supervisor Jim Brown. County Sur­ veyor Brian Reynolds and Barry County Humane Society President Kathy Wiggins, put together a. drive toj raise enough money, with some county help, to have a new facil­ ity built at the end of Industrial Park Drive. More than a few people in the effort for the new shelter, however, claimed the board threw roadblocks in the way of their campaign and not one County Board mem­ ber showed up at the groundbreaking. The City of Hastings indeed had owned the old shelter building and let the county use it without charge. But after the new fa­ cility was built, the old shelter building is useless and is regarded as an eyesore. The city sent the County Board three bids it has received for proposed demoli­ tion work, with the Lindhurst Corporation of Clarksville as low bidder at $4,999. Board Vice Chair Sandy James, noting that the county had use of the shelter build­ ing free for all those years, said, "We (Fa­ cilities and Property Committee members) felt it was fair to pay for half the expense." Commissioner Ken Neil said, “I felt we had a good relationship with the city when they let us use that building for nothing. I feel it’s fair to split the costs." The board, in a related matter, also voted unanimously to accept the bid of $9,630 from Brush Works Io construct a storage facility next to the new shelter. Commissioner Clare Tripp said the building would house larger animals tem­ porarily and store food for the animals. The cost will be absorbed by a special fund for the animal shelter, made up of contributions and bequests. French told the board he voted against paying half for tearing down the old shelter because thought it could be used for stor­ age. In other business Tuesday night al the Baltimore Township Hall, the board: • Voted 6-2 to pay mileage, per diems and expenses to any commissioner who at­ tends the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) conference in August. French and fellow Commissioner Tom Wing voted against the proposal. French said. “I don't agree with the per diem part of that motion." Mackenzie replied. 1 knew you wouldn’t." Per diems are stipends paid to public of­ ficials for attending certain meetings. Some critics of the board have offered the opinion that too many commissioners have been making a good living at public expense be­ cause they attend a lot of meetings whether necessary or not. • Agreed to include four positions with the Office of Community Corrections in the county employees’ classification system. The four positions, which previously had been working for the county through an employment agency, are OCC dircctondrug court coordinator. OCC program supervisor/drug court probation officer, adult edu- cation instructor and OCC program coordi­ nator. All but the program coordinator's job arc full time. Commissioner Wayne Adams noted that the state didn’t like the county hiring such people through an employment agency and insisted they be regarded as county em­ ployees.. The OCC.and drug court programs arc funded by grants, and when the money runs out. the county doesn’t intend to support them financially. Mackenzie said. • Approved a grant application for a 2003 State Homeland Security grant. • Approved an agreement with the West Michigan Criminal Justice Training Con­ sortium. • Agreed to spend $1,850 Io clean and re­ pair the county jail after an inmate did damage that caused a sewer backup. Mackenzie said he wants to recover some of the costs from the guilty inmate. James Rhodes of 10 people in the audi­ ence, said, “We ought to give him a scrub brush, a bucket and Lysol and put him to work.? •* ”t; Larry Christopher and fellow students in tight-knit learning communities. Such rapport leads to better behavior, less disciplinary problems, and increased learning opportunities." To keep these programs, a waiver to the Superintendent of Public Instruction Tho­ mas Watkins Jr. must be approved, or this House bill must be passed in legislation. The bill, introduced by Representative Jacob Hoogcndyk. Republican from Port­ age. would require at least 1.098 hours of teacher instruction instead of the 180 days currently mandated, allowing school dis­ tricts more flexible schedules. The bill also would change the two-day snow provision to 30 hours, or 4 1/2 days, which could help with two-hour delays. The current requirement for schools to comply with the 75% attendance provision would be deleted under the proposed bill. Schocsscl already has asked the state for a waiver, as of May 22. in a letter to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Thomas Watkins. Christopher said the school is looking Io receive a response by the end of this week. The Hastings Education Association, the teachers' union, currently has a tentative agreement with the school board that the waiver or legislation must be approved by July 30. Christopher is the chief negotiator for the union. "We hope to have the decisions made by June 6." he said. Teachers also must ratify the proposal by a majority. Christopher says that he's very confident it will pass, that the teachers real­ ize the importance of the block schedule and team teaching, and are willing to take a pay cut to keep the current system. Extensive cooperation among the teach­ ers, school board, and administration has been involved as the school plans for the two possible schedules. See RAZING, page 14 The Banner's annual Business A Industry or “Progress Supplement" will he published in the June Sth Edition. To get a good idea of what's been happening, look for it next week. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 29. 2003 - Page 3 Don’t take freedom lightly, Hastings mayor tells Memorial Day crowd America should not take its freedom lightly because after more than 200 years as a nation. Americans still have to Tight for it. Hastings Mayor Franklin Campbell told the gathering at Riverside Cemetery on Memo­ rial Day. Members of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post #45 led the pro­ cession from downtown Hastings to Riverside Cemetery. He noted that many in the group at the ccmcteiy have family members and friends involved in Iraqi Freedom. “1 urge each one of you to support not only our service men and women, but also those that arc left at home to worry each and every day if that soldier will someday return home,” Campbell said during his speech. He said his message was in memory of all those who fought for freedom and the American flag, but didn't make it home. In remembering all the fallen soldiers and their families and all the wars and con­ flicts America has endured, “I'm here to Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell de­ livered the keynote address at the cemetery, dedicating his message to all who have fought for America's freedom and didn't return home. say wc prevailed for our and all humanity 's freedom." Campbell said. "And now more than ever, wc need to support our leaders for the cause of freedom and most recently the 9/11 terrorist attack on Americans and the Iraqi conflict." He also read a commentary by an un known author called "Call Me Old Glory.' It was written in the first person as if the American flag could talk. Campbell said. The crux of the “flag s” message was that in days past people would place their right hands over their hearts when Old Glory passed by or when they were stand­ ing in attention at the presence of the flag, and now people don't seem to have the same respect “But what happened? 1 am still the same old flag. Oh. I have a couple more stars added since you were a boy. A lot more stars added since the beginning of this country, and a lot more blood shed since that patriotic day so long ago." Campbell read. "Now 1 (the flag) don't feel as proud as I used tc. When 1 come down your street (in a parade), some people just stand there with their hands in their pockets and give a small glance and then look away. I see chil­ dren running around and shouting. They don’t seem to know who I am. -Is it a sin to be patriotic anymore? Have some people forgotten what I stand for? Have they forgotten all the battlefields where men have fought and died to keep this nation free? When you salute me you are actually saluting them!," the Old Glory commentary said. The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post #45 planned and orchestrated the Me­ morial Day parade through downtown Hastings, ending at the cemetery where a wreath was placed on the grave of the most recent veteran buried there. During the procession, wreaths also were placed on memorial monuments honoring those who gave their lives in the Korean. Vietnam and Gulf wars. A wreath also was placed to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action in all of the wars. At Tydcn Park, a wreath was laid at the foot of the soldiers' monument in honor of Civil War and Spanish-American veterans. A wreath also was thrown into the Thor­ napple River from the bridge on North Broadway to honor veterans who served on the seas. Upon reaching the cemetery, the parade proceeded through an avenue of flags to the GAR monument where another wreath was placed. The Hastings High School Band. Girl and Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts were all part of the special day. Members of the band played taps each time a wreath was placed at a monument. Rifle salutes also punctuated the activi­ ties. (Story compiled by- Elaine Gilbert! Jason Sixberry of the Barry County Sheriffs Department pays respect to de­ ceased veterans during a solemn moment in downtown Hastings during the Me­ morial Day observance. Photo Essay by Perry Hardin J-Ad Graphict - Print Phu Photographer The Hastings High School Band paid tribute to America's veterans by participat­ ing in the Memorial Day parade. Marching to the bridge on North Broadway, the Memorial Day procession in­ cluded all ages of patriotic citizens. Echoing taps were performed by Hastings High School band members. Flag wavers were of all ages in Monday's Memorial Day observance. Participating in the solemn ceremony at Riverside Cemetery were three service­ men who were part of Iraqi Freedom. They are pictured in camouflage outfits in the back row. A salute is fired by the rifle squad from the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post #45. A wreath of remembrance and honor was placed at the foot of the soldiers' monument in honor of Civil War and SpanishAmerican veterans at Tyden Park. I A local Cub Scout had the honor cf tossing a wreath into the Thomapple River to honor veterans who served on the seas. �Pag® 4 - Th® Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 29. 2003 Financial FOCUS Jondahl to speak again at First Friday forum Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Don’t let college loans overwhelm your child For millions of kids, summer vacation is almost here. If you have children in school, you're now one vear closer to the time when you send them off to college. And if you haven’t started saving for that daj. now is definitely the lime to start - because college costs keep going up. Let’s look at the hard facts, as reported by the College Board. In the 2002-2003 acad­ emic year, the average tuition and fees at a four-ycar private college was $18.273; the corresponding figure for a four-ycar public school was $4,081. Knowing that college is expensive - and likely to become more so - what can you do about it? Of course, your child may well qualify for some financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships. And it’s in your best interests to look for as many of these as you can. For help in finding out what's available, contact your local college's financial aid office, or just do an Internet search. Still, even if your child does get some grant or scholarship money, it probably won't be enough to cover all college costs. 1 tiat’s why so many students lake out loans. Initially , you might think that taking out a loan or two isn’t such a bad thing. After all, the rates arc competitive, and the interest may be tax-deductible. But consider this: In pursuit of their degrees, students now bor­ row. on average, $27,600, according to a new survey by Nellie Mae, a major student loan agency. No matter how you look at it, that’s a lot of money - and it's an especially heavy bur­ den for y oung people to bear as soon as they leave school. This debt load can keep college graduates from buying houses and making other important investments in their li’CS. So, how can you help keep your college­ bound kids as debt-free as possible? Start by saving early. Consider tax-advantaged vehicles such as a Section 529 plan or a Coverdell education savings account When you establish a Section 529 college savings plan, your earnings and with­ drawals are exempt from federal taxes, as long as the money goes toward paying qualified college costs. And you can con­ tribute large amounts to your 529 plan. In fact, some plans allow you to put in as much as $250,000 per beneficiary. You also have the option of setting up a Section 529 plan as a pre-paid tuition program. You might also want to look at a Coverdell education savings account, for­ merly known as the Education IRA. Depending on your income level, you can contribute up to $2,000 annually per bene­ ficiary to a Coverdell account And. as is the case w ith a Section 529 plan, your earn­ ings and withdrawals are tax-free, provided you use the money for qualified education expenses. Also, you can now use qualified withdrawals for kindergarten through high school, as well as college. Coverdcll accounts and Section 529 plans can go a long way toward reducing your child's dependence on student loans. By making the right moves, you can help your children get off to a debt-free start in their adult lives. And that’s a great gradua­ tion present. Lynn Jondahl. head of Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholms transition team, will he guest speaker at the next program in the First Friday forum scries June 6. The program, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, will begin at noon at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Jondahl. an ordained minister, was a member of the Michigan House, representing the Lansing area (Okemos) for 22 years and was voted by his colleagues as "Most Effective Legislator." He stepped down in 1994 to wage an unsucessful campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor. Since then. Jondahl has been executive director of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship. He is expected to talk about the trials and triumphs of the Granholm Administration after she won election last November to the governor s post and the challenges all 50 state governments in the nation have been facing with budget problems. The forum series has been held on the first Friday of every month since its inception in 1989. when Jondahl served as its first guest speaker. 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Democrats hiding dirty little secret To the editor: Much to the horror of the Democrats, Congress has passed a tax cut for the American people. Of course, we will be bombarded with comments likc"how will the government survive and pay for this?" or the inevitable “This will lead to deficits as far as the eye can sec!" I have a couple of comments concerning the lies and obfuscation that will be put forth by these greedy politicians. First of all. It's not your money! Once again their concern is how they will budget for the pork barrel, pct programs they want, with no concern for how wc have to budget for our needs both present and future. Secondly, tax breaks don't lead to deficits, spending does! Case in point, the budget that Congress passed in Bill Clinton's last year totaled 1.8 trillion dollars. If they had just been able to keep spending under $2 trillion these last few years, wc would still have a surplus, and "afford" to have a tax cut. But Congress only knows how to spend. The recent budget they passed is over 23 trillion. an increase in over 500 billion dollars!! And yet they arc running around complaining (along with their willing accomplices in the media) that everything will now go to hell in a handbasket. Children will starve, old people will die. etc. etc. Funny how they never worried about these things when the President was a Democrat in office, even though the budget was less than it is now! It is time they arc confronted with their "Big Lie" and be made to account for their never ending greed for money (and with that power over our lives). The more they hold the purse strings, the more dependent we become on them for everything. If wc demand that our hard earned money stay in our pockets, they will be forced to spend our money more wisely than they have been. Government does not create prosperity. The American people do. by working hard, creating jobs ano having the freedom to pursue our goals, which inspires us to achieve and help our children to do the same, without being dependent on Washington. If the Democrats are so sure tax cuts won't work, you would think they would Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District. (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washingtoq D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1 -202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006, Lans­ ing, M»ch. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. What about Peterson case? our Why do you think that so many people are so fascinated with the Lacey Pe­ terson murder case? love to pass all of them so they could prove President Bush wrong and be assured of winning back the White House. But the dirty little secret is they arc depending on bad things happening to the country, and have done everything to block any recovery. They are more interested in the acquisition of their own power, rather than helping us or the economy. Maureen Dudley, Dowling LEGAL I NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY « INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Lucas D. Pobcella and Joanne PoiiceHa. husband and wile, to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP., dated June 20. 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the Slate of Michigan on June 23.2000, in Document No. 1045924, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $143,609.06 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on June 26. 2003, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 12.18 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL D: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 3447- WEST. ON THE SOUTH SECTION LINE. 1185.93 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE PAR­ CEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 34*4F WEST. ON SAID SOUTH LINE. 241.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 29’18" EAST. PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4. 264.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34*47" EAST. PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4,241.00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES CJ'18‘ WEST. 264.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR LRISTOL ROAD. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shal be thirty (30) days, from the date of sale or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY P.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. 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Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 29. 2003 - Page 5 History Preservation Association hears sad tale of Dr. Mudd History buffs heard a presentation by the great-grandson of Dr. Samuel Mudd, who was convicted for treating the broken leg of John Wilkes Booth after Booth fatally shot Abraham Lincoln and escaped in April 1865. Thomas Mudd, who lives in Saginaw, but once lived a short time in Hastings, was guest speaker May 13 at the History Preser­ vation Association of Barry County’s bene­ fit dinner at Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Mudd told why he and his family believe his great-grandfather was innocent of wrongdoing and why they have waged a multi-decade campaign to have the military clear the doctor’s name The family has been battling in and out of court the last 11 years with the U.S. Army Board for Corrections of Military Records to overturn his conviction of con­ spiracy. Mudd used slides to give a detailed ac­ count about the life of his great-grandfa­ ther. Samuel Mudd was bom Dec. 20, 1833, the fourth of ten children of Henry and Sarah Mudd, on the Mudd family planta­ tion in Charles County, Md., only 30 miles from Washington, D.C. "Ironically my great-grandfather was a distant cousin to Abraham Lincoln, whose favorite aunt was named Mary Mudd," said Tom Mudd. Sam Mudd grew up as a farm boy, but was privately tutored at home. By age 15 he had learned to play the piano, flute and violin and became fluent in three lan­ guages. Samuel Mudd decided to follow in the footsteps of his cousin, George Mudd, and become a doctor as well as a farmer. His childhood sweetheart, Sarah Frances Dyer, insisted they wait to be married after Sam attended three years at Georgetown College in Washington, then transferred to the Bal­ timore Medical College where less then two years later he received his medical de­ gree. "It was during my great-grandfather's stay in Baltimore that a young actor named John Wilkes Booth, one of the younger members of the famous acting family, made his debut at the Charles Street Thea­ tre on Aug. 14, 1855, at age 17," said Mudd. He told how Booth wanted fame and for­ tune quickly, possibly because some did not consider him as talented as his father and brothers, but he made up for his short­ comings with spectacular physical feats, in­ cluding leaping to the stage at crucial mo­ ments of a play from trees, rocks and balco­ nies. "He became known in the theater trade as a jumper and was often called "the gym­ nastic actor," said Mudd. "He would use that talent later on at Ford’s Theatre." Sarah Frances Dyer and Samuel Mudd were married on Nov. 26, 1857. They started a family and he made a good living as a country doctor. When the Civil War came they found Maryland becoming a border state, with citizens fighting on both sides. Dr. Mudd was a sympathizer with the Confederacy, but while the war was fought Be simply continued his life as a doctor and farmer. After more than three years of Civil War, the South appeared to be losing and Booth took time out from his acting at Ford’s Theatre in Washington to come up with a plan in November 1864 to save the Confed' Booth had a scheme to kidnap President Lincoln and take him to Richmond, the Confederate Capitol, and use him in ex­ change for Southern prisoners of war or some kind of peace treaty favorable to the Confederacy," said Mudd. "To accomplish this goal. Booth needed an additional horse, and a mutual friend sent him to Dr. William Queen in Charles County, Maryland." The 26-ycar-old actor arrived on a Satur­ day and accompanied the doctor to Sunday mass at St. Mary's Church in nearby Bryan­ town. where he met Dr. Mudd for the first time. Mudd sold him a horse and Booth spent a night at his home. “He was never told by Booth what he wanted the horse for,” A month later. Dr. Mudd met his new ac­ quaintance again on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington by accident when on Dec. 23 he was buying a stove for his wife as Christmas present. "Booth saw my great-grandfather and in­ vited him and two others to his hotel for a visit. That was the last time Dr. Mudd and John Wilkes Booth would know each other face to face, until the next time they got to­ gether snd Dr. Mudd wouldn't recognize Booth." said Tom Mudd. Booth had tried to put his plan to kidnap Lincoln into action with the help of accom­ plices he had known since childhood or re­ cently made friends with because they ad­ mired his acting ability. "Each time they would stop Lincoln's carriage when they thought he was in it traveling the streets of Washington they found it empty," said Mudd. “When Lin­ coln was planning to go to the theater dif­ ferent times, they planned to darken the building and steal him away in a sack, but each time Lincoln changed his mind and didn't show up at the theater at the last min­ ute." Then the Civil War came to an end, which angered Booth. On the morning of Good Friday, April 14, 1865, Booth was picking up his mail ai Ford’s Theatre and heard Lincoln and Gen- era! Ulysses S. Grant would be attending a comedy with iheir wives that evening. The kidnap-and-exchange plot with the collapse of the Confederacy would now be dis­ carded and Booth and his followers planned to wipe out the top leaders of the United States government in one bold move. Booth knew the lines in the play and when a single actor would be on stage, and the audience would be laughing loudly at a funny line, he planned to use a single-shot derringer pistol on Lincoln while he sat in the presidential box. He drilled a hole in the door leading to the box so he would know where Lincoln was sitting. He also would carry a knife, if needed. "Booth didn't know until the last minute that General and Mrs. Grant would not be attending the play," said Tom Mudd. “Mrs. Crant didn't like Mrs. Lincoln because of her temper outbursts... The Lincolns did get Major Rathbone and his fiance to attend with them." Booth entered the theater after 10 p.m. and made his way to the second floor presi­ dential box and found it unguarded. When Harry Hawk delivered his lines alone on the stage below at 10:15, Booth opened the door to the theater box and shot Lincoln be­ hind the left ear, stabbed Major Rathbom in the arm with his knife and then leaped over the railing to escape across the stage to the backdoor to an awaiting horse. "As Booth fell 12 feet to the hard wood floor of the stage, one of his spurs caught in the Treasury Guards' flag decorating the presidential box. He twisted in mid-air and landed off balance on his left leg, breaking it above the instep," said Mudd. Making his way out of Washington with accomplice David Herold, the two were un- Dr Samuel Mudd challenged when they came to the only open bridge leaving out of the city, so Booth would be able to make his escape to Virginia, hoping to seek refuge. While rid­ ing through Southern Marvland several hours later. Booth decided that he needed medical attention and remembered Dr. Mudd lived in the area. It would be off the planned route to flee south, Booth hadn't planned on breaking a leg. "At 4 a.m. on April 15, Booth and Her­ old awakened my great-grandfather at his home and said Booth had injured himself in a riding accident." said Tom Mudd. "Booth was wearing a false beard and a muffler so Dr. Mudd wouldn't recognize him. Herold did the talking and gave false names for the Tom Mudd shows a picture of the prison ceil where his great-grandfather. Dr. Samuel Mudd was incarceratedat Ft. Jefferson. Key West, Fla both of lhem and neither said they had just killed the president.' Dr. Mudd set Booth's broken leg, with conventional area hospitality, offered to let the two men rest before leaving. On his medical rounds later in the day at nearby Bryantown. Dr. Mudd learned that Abra­ ham Lincoln had been assassinated and that soldiers were combing the country-side looking for the murderer. “When my great-grandfather returned home, he saw Booth and his companion leaving the Mudd farm, but still did not know who they were," said Tom Mudd. “Suspicious, but still not certain of his See DU MUDD, page 7 RUNNING I AMERICAN LEGION 325 S. Church, Hastings, Mich. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Chicken & Fish Scatoped Potatoes, Coleslaw, Dessert JUNE 6, 2003 5-7:30 •7 all-you-can-eat S yr». & under FREE Wz/fc/r a will, w CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 2003/2004 Siduwalk and Curb and Gutter Replacement Program The City of HMttogs. Mchigan. is soiotstg bo, tor its annu­ al concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter repair and replace­ ment prapum. 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Cameron, and Brennon; her par­ ents, Lawrence and Barbara Musser of Vermontville; brothers. David Musser of Vermontville. Garry Musser of Texas; sis­ ter. Brenda (Kelly) Lynch of Texas and spe­ cial friends, John and Ann Mathews. She was preceded in death by brother. Larry Neil Musser. Funeral services will be 4.-00 p.m. Friday. May 30 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor Marten Saunders officiating. Visitation will be Thursday. May 29. from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. LOWELL • Arthur O. Morgan, age 62, of Lowell, formerly of Hastings, went to be with the Lord May 24, 2003. He was preceded in death by his father. John. He is survived by his wife, Karen; chil­ dren, Steve (Teresa) Morgan of Ionia. Kim (Kirt) Mitchell of Lake Odessa; mother, Gena Morgan; brothers, Edward (Judy), Arlo (Lupy), Dale (Renic). David (Audrey), James (Sharon), Richard (Toni), all of Evart, Ml; grandchildren. Joshua. Molli, and Morgan Mitchell. Hannah Morgan; mother-in-law, Dorothy Young of Lowell; also, brothers and sisters-in-law. and many nieces and nephew s. Arthur was a devoted husband and a lov­ ing father and grandfather. Funeral service was held Tuesday at the Friendship Country Chapel, 10200 Grand River Ave., Lowell. Rev. Robert G. Roush officiated. . Memorial contributions may be made to the Friendship Country Chapel. Arrangements were made by Grolh-Gerst Funeral Home. James F. Clough Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW HOPE UNITED FAITH UNITED METHODIST FAMHY CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacc) Rom!. Dowlmf. MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. '6!6) 758 3021 church phone Sun­ 945-4995 Church Website: www. Wbnhip Services: 3:30 and 11:00 day Service: 930 a.m.; Sunday hopeum com. Office hours: Wednes­ ajn. Sunday School for all ages at School 11:0 ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pjn.; Bible Study &. day & Thursday 9 a.m. to I p .m.. 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Sunday Morning: 930 am. Sunday Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ Prayer Time Wednesday nights 630 Schoo: p.m. ship. Sunday 5-7 pjn. Youth Fellow­ Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 10:45 ajn. Morning Wor­ Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. day evenings. ship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening ser­ ST. BOSE ST. CYRIL’S vice 6:00 pjn. Wednesday. 6-8 pjn. CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father A! Russell, Pallor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-8). (Serving CATHOLIC CHURCH evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A HASTINGS St. Rose Catholic 6 p.m) (Pioneer's does not meet in minion the summer, the program will begin Church. Hastings. Mass Su day at in Sept) Wednesday. 7 pjn.. Prayer 930 am Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW * MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD of HASTINGS FREE METHODtST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings, CHURCH Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services - Pastor. Phone 9459121. Sunday Sunday School 930 a.m; classes for 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 School for all ages at 9.30 am. and all ages. Morning Wonhip 10:45 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday worship service at 10:30 am. Coffee Nursery provided. St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Sunday Evening Prayer services 6 00 p.m. and Cookies will be available be­ Evening Service. 6 00 p.m. Wednes­ For more infonnation call 795-2370 day activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rain­ or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948­ tween the worship service and Sun­ day School. Our New Sunday bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of School format offers Life Enrich­ through 7 or (i.st grade), Kids Cub Common Prayer used for all ser­ ment Classes for adults and our or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-1 J); vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ “Kid's Tune" is a great time of cele­ Youth Ministries or Teen B'.bfe Quiz dent am. (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No Anglican Synod). Church (Canada age limits. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH brating Christ for all ages 2 yn. thro Sth grade! Come out and join us al 301 E State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to wor­ WELCOME CORNERS UNTTTD METHODIST 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor CHURCH Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 930 a.m. CHURCH 49058. Rev. Bob Smith Phone 367­ Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 4061. Wbnhip Services: Sunday. a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 269-945-9414 Michael 11:00 a-m.; Sunday School. 10 im. 6:00 pjn.. Evening Service; 7:00 Pastor Thursday. May 29 - 11:30 for all ages. p.m Sr. High Youth. Wednesday ajn.-1 p.m. Prayer Vigil; 3:20 p.m. Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pastor Family Night 630 pjn.. Awana. Sr. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion.- 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 Rev The Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Mr Anton. Clapper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes. 7:00 p.m. Choir. 7:00 p.m. Crossways. Saturday, May 31 - Office. 948-8004 for information on 10: 00 a.m. Catechism 4. 11:00 ajn. MOPS. Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 8:00 Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. ful Men. June I - 830 & 1030 am Worship. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Reception. Graduation Monday. June 2 - 7:00 p.m.. Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. June 3 - 7:00 pjn. Musi*- Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 10 ajn. Children's Chapel and Sun­ 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 Worship day School at 10 a m. Sunday Nurs­ ajn. Fellowship Time before the ser­ Overeaten Anonymous Wednesday. vice. Nursery, children's ministry, June 4 - 6:00 pjn. Sarah Circle Din­ youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadership training. ner Out; 730 pjn. Worship. 8:00 ery Available al 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE CeojrCreek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent flranham. Pastor Robert Nor­ Phone ton. 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 ajn.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service al 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught ABUNDANT LIFE COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH p.m. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (269-945-9574) Maple Lot Grange, Hwy M-66 south 49058. of Auyna Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073 voyager.net. Barrier free building Sun. Praise & Wbnhip 1030 anu 6:00 with elevator to al! floras. Kathy fume® p.m.; Wed. 630 pm. Jesus Club for Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Direc­ boys & girls ages All Pastors David tor of Christian Education; Norm and Row MacDonald. Aa oasis of Bouma Music Director. Erin Rior­ God's love. “Where Everyone is Some- dan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 ram Special" rar iaframation call I- am. - Sunday School. 930 an. - WOODGROVE BRETHREN 4887 CHRISTIAN PARISH Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible vid elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 1030 ajn. UVE! Under the Dome (Contempo­ rary sen ice). Junior Church. Sunday School. 1030 am. - Refreshments; 1130 am. Traditional Service. Sun­ day School. Nursery is provided dur­ ing both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights • 6:00 BARRY COUNTY p.m. LIVE! Under the Dome praise CHURCH OF CHRIST Ml N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml team rehearsal Thursday nights 7.00 p.m. prayer meeting in the 49058 Minister: Lounge Starting June I • Summer David Roper. Serving the Needs of Worship Schedule 8:30 am. UVE! Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) Under the Dome. Junior Church; ( 269 ) 945-2938 Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne HOW Doitcn Morrison. Service Times: Rease join us Smi day: Bible Class Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday 1030 a.m.; Worship 1130 a.m.. 630 MAY WE HELP YOU? School 11:15 a_m Nursery provided p.m Wednesday: Bible Class 730 Junior church. Youth group Thurs­ p m.. Classes for all age*. 930 am. Refreshments; 10:00 am. Traditional Service FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. - Praise Services 7:30 |>.m. Nashville Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A 49058. (269) 945-5*63 Nelson E For more information call the church mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Ser­ office Hastings. Mass Sunday at 930 a.m vices - 9 00 am. Traditional Wor­ days senior meals 12-noon Saturday nights ship; 10:10 am. Church School for This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118- Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. "HO Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan all ages; 1030 am. Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH • AM 1220 The 11: 20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both ser­ vices. SPECIAL EVENTS • Satur­ day. May 31 - Middle High Bonfire; Sunday. June 1 • No Church Schoo'. Contemporary Service NEW TIME • 10:30. June 4 - New sletter Dead­ line at Noon! Ethel A. Buck HASTINGS - E±el A. Buck, age 90, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 22. 2003 at Moore Adult Foster Care Home in Charlotte, Mich. Cremation has taken place. Date and time for her Memorial Service will be announced at a later dale. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. p.m. 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml ajn.-1 I ajn.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. 7:00 FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES (616)945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 Ml 49058 Committee; A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the 616-731-5)94 or 1-517-852-1806 HASTINGS - James F. Clough, age 74. of Hastings, passed way May 22, 2003 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was bom on April 15. 1929 in Janesville, Wis.. the son of James and Katherine (Eichacker) Clough Sr. He served in the Army Air Force from 1945 to 1946. He married Wilma Roush Feb. 21,1948. Jim worked at the Caterpillar Corporation in Peoria, III. for 15 years. They moved to Hastings in 1961 where he worked at the Tyden Corporation as a tool and die maker, retiring in 1993. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma. March 20, 1998, his parents, and brother. John Clough. He is survived by his wife. Lola of Hastings; son. Michaei (Kathy) J. Clough of Grand Rapids; daughter. Chris (Rick) Shepard of Hastings; grandchildren. Rebekah Clough and Michael J. Clough Jr. of Grand Rapids, Melissa (Wayne) Pennington and Teresa (Patrick) Mitchell of Hastings; great-grandchildren, Samantha and Emily Mitchell; brother, Joseph (JoAnn) Clough of Texas and sister. Patricia Hodges of Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. The funeral mass wias held at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings, Tuesday. May 27,2003. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. GRACE LUTHERAN Study. Choir practice. Call Church Fr. F. William Voetberg. Director of shipping with you. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Ladies A. Ira Martinez Harold V. Woods Sr. ROCKFORD - Harold V. Woods, Sr. age 86, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday morning. May 27, 2003, in Arizona. Mr. Woods was a member of North Kent Presbyterian Church where he served in many capacities, a life member of both the Freepon Lodge #3410 F&AM and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #478. He was also a member of the Buick Club of America and took great pride in his vin­ tage automobiles. He is survived by his wife of over 61 years, Frances; his children, Harold (Janice) Woods of Rockford, Sandra (Gene) Rittenhouse of Tucson. Az., and Priscilla (Eddie) Sulzer of Dallas, SD; 17 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; his sisters, Mrs. Doris Piper, Mrs. Mary Jane Blough, Mrs. Helen Field, and Mrs. Dorothy Cool; his sisters-in-law, Mrs. Isabelle Woods and Mrs. Joanne Woods; nieces and nephews. Mr. Woods was preceded in death by his daughter. Glory Lee Woods; a grandson, David Woods; his brothers. Arnold, Donald. Walter. Kenneth and Gerald; and his sisters. Geraldine Woods and Mrs. Edith White. The service for Mr. Woods will be Saturday morning. May 31, 2003 at 10:30 at.m. at N. Kent Presbyterian Church with his pastor, the Rev. Helen Collins, officiat­ ing. Interment services will be at 3:00 o'clock on Saturday afternoon at Freeport Cemetery. Freeport, MI. Those planning expressions of sympathy are asked to consider either the N. Kent Presbyterian Church, 6175 Kuttshill Dr., NE, Rockford. MI 49341 or the Michigan Heart Association. Family and friends may greet Mr. Woods’ family from 7-9 on Friday evening at the Pederson Funeral Home. 127 N. Monroe. Rockford. Arrangements were made by the Pederson Funeral Home. Rockford. CLARKSVILLE - Airman First Class A. Ira Martinez, age 21. of Clarksville, pa .scd away suddenly on Monday. May 19. 2003 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in German} where he was serving with the U.S. Air Force. Ira was focused on his education and graduated in the top 10 in his class from Lakewood High School in 2000. He was proud to<have attended the University of Michigan for one year prior to his enlist­ ment in the Air Force. Sports and physical fitness were very important to Ira. All of the things he had accomplished and were involved with were part of Ira's plan to eventually be an Air Force pilot. Ira is survived by his parents. Antonio and Jane Martinez. Jr. of Saranac; his brothers and sisters. Ryan and Amy Martinez of Ionia, Renee and Joe loveland of Arlington. TX. Joshua Martinez of Saranac, and Cassie Martinez of Saranac; grandparents, Jean Fahmi of Lowell, and Antonio and Marcella Martinez. Sr., of Grand Rapids; nieces and nephews. Gregory, Tori. Brandon. and Cora; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfa­ ther, Christian Fahmi, Jr.; uncle. Terry Martinez; and nephew, Tyler. There will be no funeral home visitation. The funeral service were held on Wednesday. May 28 al the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial with full military honors followed at South Boston Cemetery. Because of Ira’s love for education, the family has suggested that memorial contri­ butions may be made to the scholarship fund of Lakewood High School. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rose M. Draghi FLORA, INDIANA - Rose M. Draghi, age 86, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away in Flora, Ind. on Friday afternoon. May 23.2003. Rose was bom in Sebewa Township on Feb. 2. 1917 to Clifton and Gladys (Shetterly) Cook. She had been a member of the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church, and had worked at Fisher Body in Lansing. She is survived by her children. Geraldine (George) Winsley of queen Valley. AZ. Ernest (Sandie) Augst of Decatur. MI, Vaughn (Carolyn) Augst of Flora, IN. and Bonnie (Mick) Rockafellow of Lansing; stepchildren; Mike (Sandy) Draghi and Jim Draghi, both of Gloucester, CN; sister-in-law, Margaret Jackson of Port Charlotte, FL 23 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her hus­ bands, Nathan Draghi and Gerald Augst; son. Owen Augst; sister, llene Holland; and brothers, Gaylord Cook, George Cook, and Merlin Cook. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 27 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Her son-in-law. Pastor Mick Rockafellow offi­ ciated. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Donna Marie Guy HASTINGS - Donna Marie Guy, age 71, of Hastings died Friday, May 23. 2033 at her residence. Mrs. Guy was bom on Jan. 20. 1932 in Battle Creek. MI. the daughter of Ralph and Emily (Miller) Robinson. She was raised in Bartie Creek. Bellevue and the Hastings areas and attended schools there. She graduated Hastings High School in 1950. She was married to Raymond Guy in 1952, the marriage ending in divorce. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for nearly 30 years before her retirement from the com­ pany She was a member of Woodland Eagles Lodge. Hastings Women of the Moose, enjoyed crocheting, traveling, watching wildlife, especially enjoyed her grandson. Adam. Mrs. Guy is survived by her son. John (Mary) Guy of Hastings and grandson. Adam Guy of Hastings. Preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, George Robinson. There will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial reception at the church will immediately follow services. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday. June 7. 2003 at the Quimby United Methodist Church with Rev. Floyd McCrimmon officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. M. Doreen Hartman WALHALLA. MICHIGAN - M. Doreen Hartman, age 87. of Emerson Lake, Walhalla. Mich, died peacefully al the home of a son and daughter-in-law in Adrian on May 21st. Bom al Woodland. Mich., she was the daughter of Dor Noble and Gertrude Elizabeth (Tasker) Stowell. In 1937, she married Jack Ervin Hartman of Vicksburg. Mich. They farmed in Brady Township. Kalamazoo County until retiring in 1969 and relocating to Emerson Lake, Walhalla, Mich. In addition to her parents, she was pre­ ceded in death by her husband. Jack; broth­ er. Ira Stowell of San Antonio. Texas; brother. Verdan Stowell of Woodland; sis­ ter. Grace Noble of Vicksburg; son. Donald Hartman of Vicksburg; and granddaughter, Ann Marie Hartman of Missoula. Montana. She is survived by sons. Robert (Norma) Hartman of Vicksburg, David (Marie) Hartman of Adrian; daughter-in-law, Shirley Hartman of Vicksburg; and sister­ in-law, Jean Sch waning of Woodland. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, and six nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service in Doreen’s honor was conducted at the United Methodist Church, 217 South Main Street, Vicksburg on Wednesday, May 28th. Burial followed in the Schoolcraft Cemetery. Schoolcraft. A lun­ cheon reception followed in the social rooms of the church. In lieu of flowers, Doreen and family members request that memorial contribu­ tions be made in her name to Hospice of Mason County, Hospice of Lenawee County, or the charity of the donor’s choice. Public Notice DDA Streetscape Project EM Sum Street wB be doeed to throu^r traffic between Midvgan Avenue end Botwood tor the next two weeks. Local traffic wB be akowed access as much as posstoto Michigan Avenue wB bo dosed Io through traffic between State Sheet and Court Sheet tor the next two weeks Local traffic only w» be slowed along this portion el Michigan Traffic havekng north on Michigan Avenue wB have to detour to the wM at Court Sum and battic traveling east on Court wB have Io detour south al Michigan Avenue There wB be a Ml turn only at Mchigan and SUM Sheet tor aaatoound traffic xAowtng traffic to travel north on Michigan Avenue, and there wB be a ngM turn only tor southbound traffic at Michigan and State Street eaowmg traffic to travel west on State Street Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services �Th* Hwangs Bmrw - Thursday, May 2S. 2003 - Paga 7 DR. MUDD, continued from page 5 visitors' identities. Dr. Mudd consulted with his cousin. Dr. George Mudd, al St. Peter’s Church the next morning. Easter Sunday, and asked him to notify the authorities of his visitors.” Two days later a troop of soldiers showed up. listened to Dr. Mudd's story and quickly rode off in pursuit of the two men he told of in the direction they took. The following Friday. April 23, other sol­ diers returned and arranged for a statement by Dr. Mudd to be made on the next day. "When they came this time, my great­ NEWS grandmother had Dr. Mudd show them the riding boot he had to cut off the bearded man's swollen ankle before he could set it, said Tom Mudd. "Inside of the boot it told where it was made and that it belonged to J. Wilkes. With this piece of evidence, there could no longer be any doubt about the identity of the two callers." Dr. Mudd was arrested the next day for aiding the escape of Lincoln's assassin. Booth himself was killed April 26 when he and Herold were captured in a bam near Port Royal. Va., and were asked to surren­ der. Booth was shot by a soldier who thought he was escaping. Taken to Washington, Dr. Mudd, a civil­ ian. was placed on trial before a military tribunal. Also tried were Herold, five of Booths* other associates, and Mary Surratt, a 42-ycar-old widow unfortunate enough to own a boarding house Booth met at with his conspirators. The trial lasted from May 12 to July 1, 1865. All eight defendants were tound guilty. Four, including Mary Surratt, were hanged on July 7, 1865. Three, including Dr. Mudd, were sentenced to life in prison. One, Ned Spangler, was sentenced to six years in prison. Dr. Mudd and the others were sent to be imprisoned at Ft. Jefferson, an unfinished Army bastion located in the Dry Totugas, 68 miles west of Key West, Fla. Tom Mudd told how his great-grandfa­ ther and others were treated harshly and the conditions at the prison were terrible. In 1867, a yellow fever epidemic came to Ft. Jefferson, claiming the life of the prison doctor. "Some 270 guards and prisoners were stricken with yellow fever, and if my great­ grandfather had not volunteered to help treat the people, there would have been more then 39 deaths," said Tom Mudd. Grateful survivors signed a petition ask­ ing that Dr. Mudd be freed, but the petition was either lost before it reached Washing­ ton or simply not delivered. It wasn't until Feb. 13, 1869, shortly be­ fore leaving office, that President Andrew Johnson signed a pardon for Dr. Mudd, saying there was uncertainty about his complicity in Booth’s escape and he cited Dr. Mudd for his effort to save lives during the yellow fever epidemic at the prison. The Michigan Legislature in 1993 The annual Father’s Day Car Show and Swap Meet will feature automobiles such as these on Sunday. June 15. Robert Jackson will be 80 June 3 Robert Jackson celebrates his 80th birth­ day on June 3rd. Bob graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School and served in the United States Navy. Seabees, in the Pacific during World War II. He retired from Eaton Manufacturing in Kalamazoo in 1983. He and his wife, Helen Jorgensen Jackson, have three children, four grand­ children and four, soon to be five great grandchildren. The family plans to celebrate this auspi­ cious occasion with a family dinner. If you know Bob and would like to send a birthday greeting his way, his address is 7779 East DE Ave.. Richland. Ml 49058. Shriver-Stickann united in marriage On April 21, 2003, SPC. Sam Shriver 111, and Jennifer Stickann. exchanged vows in a private ceremony on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Attending the bride was Kristen Sinkiewicz, best friend, and best man was PFC John Maynard. The mother of the bride, Jody Stickann and Jennifer’s daughter, Kylie Stickann. reside in Lansing. IL The groom’s parents are Ken and Tammy VanBelkum, of Hastings and Sam and Mary Shriver of Grand Rapids. SPC Shriver is with the U.S. Army and stationed at Schofield Barracks. Hawaii where the couple will reside with their daughter. Kylie. Fathers’ Day car show slated at Charlton Park Dads young and old, along with their families, arc invited io attend the 22nd an­ nual Fathers’ Day Car Show and Swap Meet Sunday. June 15, at Historic Charlton Park. Gates will open at 8 a.m. for Michigan's largest single-day car show, which attracts more than 1,300 show cars annually. The show is open to model year 1980 and older vehicles and offers 45 awards, $2,000 in cash prizes and $5,000 in dcor prizes. The first 1,200 show cars through the gate receive commemorative dash plaques. Great Gift for 2003 Grads... Give diem a subscription to The Hastings The awards ceremony begins at 3 p.m. and participants must be present to win. Spectators and participants alike might find just what they need in the outdoor swap meet and arts and crafts bam. More than 200 vendors market vehicles, parts and accessories, memorabilia, hanci-uiudc items and just about anything under the sun. The food court features a wide variety of concessions, and the turn-of-the century historic village is open for tours throughout the day. A free shuttle service will take spectators to and from the parking area from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event sponsors, the Southern Michigan Street Rod Association, remind participants that no trailercd vehicles oi motor homes are allowed. Show cars must access Charl­ ton Park from M-79 only. Finally, nothing may be sold from or near your show vehicle. All sales must be located in the swap meet or arts and crafts areas. Show car registration at the gate is $10 per car and includes admission for passen­ gers. Swap meet and arts and crafts vendor spaces are $25 each. Spectator admission is $5 per adult and $3 per child 5 to 12 years of age. Fot more information, call Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775 or www.charltonpark.org. Charlton Park is lo­ cated at 2545 South Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. adopted a resolution stating its belief in Dr. Mudd's innocence. Former presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan also have said they believe Dr. Mudd did nothing but treat a patient brought to his home after Lincoln was shot. The U.S. Army rejected an appeal to overturn Mudd’s conviction. Last year the Mudd family, with Tom Mudd as the lead plaintiff, asked federal judges In the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn Dr. Mudd's conviction, but were turned down again. Thomas Mudd’s father. Dr. Richard Mudd, spent more than 80 years trying to clear his grandfather’s name, but died last May at age 101, Thomas Mudd concluded at the end of his presentation, uDr. (Samuel) Mudd did not know of the Lincoln assassination or who Booth was when he came to have his broken leg set. He was merely doing a doc­ tor’s duty treating Booth. Samuel Mudd was a U.S. citizen and not in the military. He should have been tried by a civilian court and not a military commission.** The U.S. government counters that civil­ ian law should not apply in the Mudd case because the slaying of Lincoln, the nation’s commander-in-chief, essentially was a war crime. Military lawyers argue the convic­ tion of Dr. Mudd has not harmed the fam­ ily's reputation now. Tom Mudd says that isn’t so. "When I was in the Air Force and one of my drill instructors found out I was associ­ ated with Dr. Samuel Mudd, 1 got all kinds of (kitchen) duty,** he said. “You spend your life defending the family, but when you defend it, it's like you're guilty.** Mudd says he will continue to fight to clear his great-grandfather's name. If he doesn’t do it, then another member of the Mudd family will try. "We'll take it as far as we need to go un­ til we get justice for our family," said Mudd, who is a retired history teacher and active preserving history In Saginaw County. The benefit dinner was held to raise funds to assist the non-profit History Pres­ ervation Association sponsor the publishing of a new book-length history about Barry County and its families. Turner Publishing Company will publish the limited edition, hardcover book in 2005, but the association will cover the cost of some added expenses. The association will be collecting until December submitted histories of families or any ancestors who live in or have lived in Barry County to be published for free in the new book. There is no charge to have a family history published, but each is lim­ ited to 500 words, besides one or two pic­ tures. The limited edition Barry County history book will be available only on a pre-sale price at $55 each. Uninformed (home! Unlimited r- /Kavtia^e (Licenses Please join us for an OPEN HOUSE Night & Weekend Minutes 700 Celebrating the retirement of DR. JO STEBBINS b Steven Roy Obreiter. Hastings and Jennifer Lorraine Hodge. Hastings. Stan Lee McKelvey. East Lansing and Tiffany Marie Davis. Dowling. Colin Clifford Randall. Woodland and Andrea Marie Nyhuis. Woodland. Robert Keith Jenks. Hastings and Lisa Marie LaFonlsee. Hastings. Christopher Lee MacCreery. Battle Creek and Melissa Rae Craven. Hastings. Unlimited? I like the sound of that." Principal ofStar Elementary School Anytime Minutes 4 529“ Wednesday, June 4, 2003 Star School Gathering Room 11:30 (g 1:00 pm and 3:00 to 5:00 pm A presentation honoring ber senice to the Hastings Area School System ulU begin at 3:30p.m Toi\what? 1 Susie w Sh/tibe/tn । on oAAay 24'1, k Sorry we're late... Wishing you many/& more with us. /rtf'' ALLTEL MCetorSoml NavlMMrfria Now Only You got that right Sfoue-entue JnnuCuxcyJL. Call I-800-ALLTEL9 e Copies to sands, and -sections. HHS to Host Class of 2007 Parent Orientation Hastings High School will host an informal meeting for parents of the class of 2007 on Thursday. May 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the HHS Lecture Hall. 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Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand SeventySix Dollars and Forty-Two Cents (S66.076.42) including interest 11.4% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and tne statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse w Hastings. Michigan at 1:00PM. on Thursday. Tupper Lake Street east, with sidewalks and trees removed. Note the size of this stump Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 part of section 21. Town -i North. Range 7 West. Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 875 feet for the place of beginning. Commonly known as 278 South Main, Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 19. 2003 Amenquest Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC. 36150 Dequmdre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights Ml 48310 (586)795-4400 Ext 127 Our File No: 03-14492 (6/19) c/lnnie’s MAILBOX By Kathy Mitdull and Marcy Sugar String along Dear Annie: 1 am still in love with m) ex-girlfriend. "Alice." and she stales that she is still in love with me. We spend a lot of time together talking, and I am hoping to re-establish our relationship. She claims to war.: the same thing. The only problem is. I've turned into her crying wall. Why? Because she is dating another man right now who makes her un­ happy. Even though she complains about him constantly, she always returns to him. Alice tells me that 98 percent of her heart wants to be with me, but the other two per­ cent wants to be with him. This is particularly funny when she chooses to spend the night in my bed in­ stead of his. Why is she like this, and what is she trying to pull? - La Crosse. Wis. Dear La Crosse: She's try ing to pull your chain, honey, to sec how far she can drag you down. Regardless of what Alice tells you about percentages, she wants to be with her boy friend. If you are looking for a seri­ ous relationship, look elsewhere. Alice is stringing you along. Study in peace Dear Annie: I didn't like your advice to Tupper Lake Street west. Note the mounds of gravel near Fourth Avenue. The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open Saturday. May 31. from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Laurel Gariinger will be the hostess. At the same time, there will be a represen­ tative from the Ionia County Genealogical Society (ICGS) on harid to help visitors with information from the genealogy library'. The next month’s open house will be Saturday. June 28. for Alumni Day from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The public is invited as well as the alumni to view the dozens of school composite pictures from classes of 1923 through 1964 besides many school souvenirs. The month after that will be Depot Day on the last Saturday of July. Work continues on Tupper Lake Street between Foimh Avehue and Jordan Lake Highway. The large trees have been removed and digging is going on all the while. Mounds of sand and gravel await their turn toward the west end of the stretch. Sisters and friends of Douglas Doty in Arizona were notified earlier this week of his death on May 25. He was 67 years of age and had been retired for 12 years. He was a graduate of local schools. After liv­ ing away for years he returned and fol­ lowed his mother and earlier his grand­ mother Ada Shupp. in the restaurant on Tupper Lake Street. He and his family lived on Bonanza Road at that time. His sisters here are Maureen Cross and Shirley Brighton. Memorial Day services at lakeside Cemetery at 11 a.m. were well attended. The weather was very pleasant. The Lakewood High School band played three numbers in their third performance of the day after being at Clarksville and Woodland. Incoming commander of the VFW post led the service and made the introductions. The Rev. George Speas of the First Congregational Church gave the address of the day. Then, at noon, the band marched in parade on Fourth Avenue in town. The city of Big Rapids is involved with a new venture which is turning some of its three-story business buildings in the down­ town area into senior housing, some of which is rent subsidized. The first floors remain for business use. but the second and third stories are being converted. They already hive new windows and other items refurbished to make them suitable for dwellings. Presumably they will have ele­ vators. Cars from several states were in the funeral procession for Rose (Cook) Augst Draghi as her family came from outside Michigan for her sen ices on Tuesday at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Her son-in-law. Rev. Michael Rockafellow, presided. Her former pastor. Rev. Gary Austin, now living in Indiana, had frequently visited her in her last two years in Indiana. He brought the message. Twelve grandsons were pallbear­ ers. Family members assembled at Grace Brethren Church on Vedder Road following the committal service at lakeside. Adults who have been mentors al West Elementary School were treated to lunch in the staff lounge last Thursday. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Delault has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Vickery and Susan K. Vickery . husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated April 12. 1999. and recorded on April 19, 1999 in Instrument# 1028229 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to ba due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE AND 29/100 dollars ($61.14329). including inter­ est at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM. on June 19. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot Eighteen (18) of William C Schultz Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 60. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 15. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200319107 Team C (5/15^(65) the college student whose friends were con­ stantly in her room. You consulted some students who said asking her friends to leave would be rude. They suggested she close her door and not answer, or go to the library to study. I disagree. Why should she have to leave her own room in order to study? I am a college student and have dealt with intrusive and annoying friends who seemed to be permanent fixtures in my room. According to dorm etiquette, leaving the door open is an invitation to walk in. She should put a message board on her closed door and write on it, ”1 am studying, please do not disturb.” It's perfectly OK to ask for some lime to yourself. Real friends will understand when you need peace and quicL - • Student in East Lansing, Mich. Dear Student: We received several letters from college students who agree with you. and frankly , we also believe students should be able to close their doors and study in peace. In some dorms, however, it would lessen the "popularity" of that particular student's room. Some students might find that result perfectly OK. and others would choose to study in the library. Each student should pick the method that best suits his or her needs. Our thanks to ail the college stu­ dents who wrote. Follow orders Dear Annie: I am a registered nurse and work in the pre-op and surgery areas of an outpatient surgery center. Yesterday, a pa­ tient who required general anesthesia disre­ garded the pre-op instructions to not eat or drink before the procedure. She became quite angry when we informed her the surgery had to be cancelled. 1 would like to explain why wc tell pa­ tients not to eat or drink anything before surgery. When patients receive anesthesia, they lose their protective reflexes, such as the ability to cough or gag if something gels in their throat. A person with something in his or her stomach is more likely to vomit. If this occurs under anesthesia, it can cause severe breathing problems and even death. I cannot overemphasize the importance of following these directions. I have seen patients nearly die when they lied and claimed not to have had any thing to cal or drink. Please pass along this information to your readers. We all want a safe, positive outcome. - RN. BSN. in Saginaw. Mich. Dear Saginaw: We appreciate the infor­ mation. People often disregard doctors' in­ structions because they do not understand the seriousness of the repercussions. Now that y ou've made it dear, let's hope they pay more attention. Sex can wait Dear Annie: I'm a 16-year-old girl in high school, and I'm having trouble with boys. There’s a lot of pressure to have sex, and it's often overwhelming. I have been seeing “Jason” for six months. I know he wants to lose his virgin­ ity to me, but I’m not sure I'm ready. I truly care about Jason and sometimes think I should just get it over with. On the other hand, I was taught that my virginity is spe­ cial and I should wait until I'm married. I know Jason loves me, but I’m worried he might pressure me into something I don’t want to do. I'm not stupid. If he were the type of guy who made me uncomfort­ able, I wouldn't be with him. But I like Ja­ son so much, I figure, if I’m going to lose my virginity eventually, it might as well be with him. Can you give me some advice? — Con­ fused in Colorado Dear Confused: You sound like a bright, sensible girl, and it seems dear that you arc not ready. It doesn’t matter how Jason feds. You don’t have to do this to please him, keep him or be like everyone else. Wanting to “gel it over with” is no reason to have sex. Aside from sexually transmitted diseases and the risk of pregnancy, there are other reasons to wait. Your friends may tell you sex is no big deal, but the truth is. having sex can create an emotional attachment, es­ pecially for a teenage girl. If Jason respects you, he will respect your decision io wait If he pressures you. it’s not love, honey, it’s lust, and when the novelty wears off. so will the relationship. If you’re not sure, it means you need more lime. Please wait You won’t be sorry. Lose shark barnj Counlu Dear Annie: I am a single woman living PUBLISHER’S NOTICE Commission on Aqiaq Ort HELP WANTED The Commission on Aging is seeking individuals interested in serving as paid substitute drivers on its Meals on Wheels routes and as substitute helpers at its various Friendship Centers. Both positions would be on an "as needed* basis. If you would be interested in periodic part-time work, please pick up an application at the COA, 120 North Michigan Ave. in Hastings. Valid driver's license, good driving record, and desire to work with the elderly a must! Equal Opportunity Employer E.L.5. inc. ' .-)• ( \n < m. -p Your Personalized Freight Brokerage (-.’n I,*: ■ cM' ih.( ” ilk OlJ Fchnt T Htfn 1 ’ I. ’ t fff t ! 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When I confronted her, Linda said she sees nothing wrong with having an innocent cup of coffee with one of my boyfriends. 1 realize if these men cared about me. they wouldn't give Linda a second look, but I still believe a real friend should not be­ have this way. I can’t afford to move, and I'm tired of Linda going after every man I dale. Any advice? — Kentucky Single Dear Kentucky: Face it Linda is not a real friend, she’s a shark. She enjoys the challenge of stealing your guys, so stop letling her in your door when you arc enter­ taining. Meanwhile, you need some new friends. And while you’re at it. try to date guys with more integrity. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi. com, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box H8190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI- �Th» Hastings Banner - Thunday. May 29. 2003 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane. Road Commission loses Crawler Tractor in a lake Keith Chaffee while serving in the military. May 23, 1943. By Joyce Weinbrecht Keith Chaffee with his pick up truck. When Keith Chaffee, age 29. of Route I Nashville, went to work on Tuesday. Aug. 19. 1952. he had no idea of what that day would bring. His assignment with Barry County Road Commission was to work on the blacktop­ ping project of Brown Road, near Twin Lake on Section 2, Carlton Township. This was to become a trunk line for the Stale of Michigan. The current blacktopping was part of a three-year resurfacing program. About 23 years before thii* the state had hauled in around 25.000 yards of fill when the roadway had gone out then, so this area of the road was not exempt from sinking. This road had caved in three miles to the east of the Twin Lake cave in. The Chaffee brothers, Richard. Samuel, Shirley, Russell, Tom and Keith. All of them worked for the County Road Commission. All have retired, but Russell and Tom still are working for the Road Commission. Keith is in the center of the front row. Harry Kidder and his well rig mounted on a raft used to locate the crawler trac­ tor in 39 feet of water, muck and mud. About 4 p.m. on Aug. 19. 1952. Mr. Chaffee had pushed a very large stump over the side and had the giant machine in reverse gear as he proceeded to back out of the position this placed him in. This large 16 ton and powerful machine had been purchased by Barry County in May of 1951 for SI5.288 and was stale of the art with its huge bulldozer blade attached to the front. Keith Chaffee had worked for the Road Commission for about two and one half years. He was married and the father of two boys and two girls. Had he gone down with the behemoth road equipment the loss would have been a real tragedy. He was nearly done for the day when he was finishing up. pushing tnis stump over the bank as it was about 4 p.m. when it hap­ pened. The water of Twin Lake was about 15 feet below the road at this point. The landfill put there years earlier gave way. letting the “Cat" move down the bank to the water. The machine was in reverse gear but grav ity and the breaking up of the land fill were stronger. It slowly keeled over to the right. When Keith saw that he couldn't save the situation, he jumped clear just as the water reached the seat of the machine. He swam to the bank and scrambled up out of the water to safety . The tractor keeled partially onto its right side as it nosed into the water, its motor still running, and slowly sank out of sight. One can only imagine the thoughts and feelings being experienced by Keith Chaffee at this time. The exact depth of the water at this point wasn't really known. It was known that the bottom of the lake was made up of mud. muck and a slurry of organic matter. These little lakes in Barry County, left by the melting of a great glacier, are often called bottomless as it is difficult to set an anchor in them when fishing them. Many of these lakes come in pairs throughout the county. What to do next Roy DcHavcn, engineer manager, staled for Barry County Road Commission, staled that every reasonable effort would be made to locate and raise the big machine from its watery resting place. The county had two cranes and a wrecker, but it was doubtful if the caterpillar could be recovered with them. But first they had to find it. They had probed down to 30 feet below the surface of the water without find­ ing it The road closed signs had to be put into place because DeHaven felt that the rest of the road could easily follow suit and sink into the lake. The engineer felt that this piece of road fill would have sunk even without the vibration and weight of the 16ton Cat and its dozer. The commission advertised for bids on raising the machine, but it was still lost. Jim Nethcrs of the Moraine Construction Company. Youngstow n, Ohio, came in with metal detectors and was able to locate the approximate place where the dozer lay under several feet of waler, muck and dirt. Harry Kidder, Freeport well driller, Carlton Township brought in his well drilling equipment mounted on specially constructed raft. 10x14 feet, equipped with outriggers, set out to locate the large machine. Using lengths of two inch well casing Kidder made a probe which he could lower with his equipment He located the caterpillar in 39 feet of water, muck, sand and gravel on Sept. 5, 1952. A second probe, near the first <me. located something at 37 feet. But the recovery of this machine was still a big problem. Engineer Roy DeHaven and two of his men. Edwa.d Reid and Richard Thruman. The crawler tractor still on dry land. Keith Chaffee and the road grader which he operated. This one was not lost. both of Hastings, assisted Kidder in his efforts. Another problem always present at the site of an accident was the audience. People gathered to see w hat was happening, creat­ ing safety hazards and not seeing very much. A sign written in red and mounted on an earthen mound read “Here lies the body of the last man who asked “how deep we are’ The mound Operation lost Cat," had a pair of shoes sticking out from one end and a battered straw had at the other. This did s*ow down the audience of sightseers and curious a bit. There was nothing much to see. Meanwhile, plans for repairing the road­ way had to be made. Engineer DeHaven stated that after soundings had been done that the roadway could be repaired using around 3000 yards of fill dirt, once that sal­ vage operations were completed. It was deemed too expensive to reroute the road Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician's Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days 269-948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings Pennock health V. Pjr»nen in Pct* (^services -------- Meanwhile, no one was coming forward with plans for raising the tractor and the county was doing some calculations of expenses in May of 1951. Rated at the com­ mercial rate charged to townships, it was felt that it had earned SI3,068 and if calcu­ lated at commercial rates its earnings would be even higher. It was determined that the expense of raising it if it could be salvaged and the safety hazard presented by this operation were hardly worth iL It was determined to write off the metal giant and leave it in its watery grave. The roadway was repaired and the “Lost Cat" became a local legend, as did Keith Chaffee and Harry Kidder. Source: Family papers of Tom Chaffee contain clippings from the Hastings Banners of 1952 and photographs from the familyfiles. LEGAL NOTICE .. SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AN Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Defart has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mads by DAR­ REN J. MOORED AND KIMBERLY D. MOORED. HUSBAND AND WIFE to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. US. DEPT. OF AGRI­ CULTURE now known as USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee, dated January 15. 1992, and recorded on January 15,1992. in Uber 531. on page 869. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred four thousand seventy seven and 23/100 Dotiars (8104.077.23). Including interest at 8.250% per annum as modteed by agreement dated 5-15-97. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w« be torectoeed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or ooms part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1.*00 p.m. on June 12,2003 Said promises are situated in VILLAGE OF Ml DOLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are LOTS 5 AND 8 OF BLOCK 62 OF THE VIL­ LAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 27. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. DATED: May 8.2003 USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information Please Call: (248) 540-7701 (5/29) Prescription Convenience... Location and wasn’t considered necessary. Robert A. Tremain A Aaeociatee, P.C. to a debt collector and wo are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STAN­ LEY A. BRAGG. A MARRIED MAN AND DONNA BRAGG, to CENTEX HOME EQUITY CORPO­ RATION. Mortgagee, dated May 24. 2ono od recorded on May 9. 2000, as instiument No. 1044115 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of one hundred sixteen thou­ sand nine hundred eighty five and 73/100 (8116.965.73), including interest at 13.990% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sa»d mort­ gage wH be foredoeed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 pjn. on June 26,2003. Slid premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. BARRY County. Mctegwi and are described as: THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 990 FEET; ALSO EXCEPT THE WEST 662 FEET THEREOF The redemption period shal be 12 months from the dale of such safe. DATED: May 22. 2003 CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY. LLC Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information ptease call: (248) 540-7701 (6/12) 30% OFF wtfif June 7* 57 Uatietiu t» ekewe hut £ Ask (ci ijmii FREE ll’ntn Hy«ciitd< Open: m-f 9 - 530 • sat 9 2 • Closed Sundays & Holidays Phone: 616-698-1030 * www.apoLslandscaping.com �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 29. 2003 TK boys & Lion ladies are Barry’s best Saxon Natalie Pennington tries to catch Delton's Marissa Ingle for second place in the 800-meter run Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley's Megan Garvey sprints tor the finish line of the 200-meter dash. Garvey won the 200 In 26.91 seconds Tuesday, and was also the County champion in the long jump, the 100-meter dash, and as a part of the Li­ ons' 400-meter relay team. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TKs Troy Rock completes the hand off to Scott Brooks on the last leg of the boys' iSOO-meter relay, in which the Trojans needed to finish ahead of Lakewood to win the meet. They finished first. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer * They’re rolling out the green carpet Well, now its official. Bob White Stadium, or whatever the new name ends up being next fall so they don’t lose the memory that is preserved by the Eric DeGroot soccer field, in Middleville will be covered with a blanket of synthetic turf this summer. It seems as though everyone involved is saying, “I didn’t know at first, but now its a good idea." They did all their research, running around the state and the country checking out the conditions of existing fields. They got as much information as they could on the “Do more injuries happen on turf?” questions. It sounds like people now think that the turf might be safer than actual grass. They studied the costs, and decided that synthetic turf was the more affordable way to go. rather than improving the football field and improving the soccer field. I'm sure that this is the cheapest way to go, a school wouldn’t spend any extra money any where at this point. They did all of that studying, and research, comparing, and contrasting, and came up for what they know is best for the school. I didn’t do any of that, but I still think its a sad. sad day. Nobody seems to be able to find a down side, but they’re missing what’s right there in front of them. The grass will be gone, and the football field will be covered with synthetic turf. Not only that, they’re still mulling over whether or not to allow the company. General Sports Turf, which is building the carpet to put an advertisement on the rug. That's too far. I know they haven’t decided on that yet. but stop. Ads on the scoreboard is one thing, not to mention the ads on the programs, the ads at the concession stands, but an ad on the field is too much. That’s a little too close to ads on the helmets, or ads on the jersey’s. I mean besides the highly visible symbols and swooshes which already accompany such apparel. Arc high school sports going to look like Arena Football, or European Soccer games soon, with ads on every possible piece of real estate and every thing in site being dubbed “real estate”. Just adding the ad to the field could save the school $50,000. That’s 50 new comput­ ers. or over $3,000 gallons of diesel fuel to run busses. It seems like a good idea. Come to think of it, if I go out and really try and sell ads on top of what our ad people already do I could fill up all the sports pages with ads and not have to write anything at all. It seems like a great idea, huh? Ads bring in most of the paper’s money anyway. I’m still waiting for companies to start offering big bucks to tattoo ads onto forearms and foreheads. That’ll be fun when it happens. Maybe soon we’ll be able to see the Made-Rite Barbecue O-K Gold Varsity Girls’ Soccer Tournament Final, from Bradford White Field instead of Bob White Stadium. "Don’t it always seem to go. that you don’t know what you’ve got 'til its gone.” I guess we’ll know what we had come the first week of August. Hopefully, its still a paradise. Sports Editor There were big points won all around for the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field team Tuesday at the Barry County Meet at Hastings High School. None more obvious than those won by the 1600-meter relay team of Steve Allen, Scott Brooks, Bill Huff, and Troy Rock in the final event of the day. The Trojans trailed Lakewood by half a point heading into the last race, but the Tro­ jans came across first in a time of 3:34.44, while Lakewood’s team of Lucas Bums, Jesse Dye, Mike Higby, and Mark Denda crossed the line third in 3:36.49. “It’s very competitive,” said TK coach Matt Funk of the annual event. “Delton Kellogg always comes up big. Maple Val­ ley is right in the hunt. Lakewood was quite a surprise this year. They really stepped up their game and made it interesting.” Pat Weeks in the discus and Dan Morris in the 1600-meter run were the Vikings only two champions on the day, but Lake­ wood managed to pile up points with their numbers. TK won with a total of 103 points, fol­ lowed by Lake wood with 993. Maple Val­ ley 75, Delton Kellogg 52, and Hastings 233. TK’s Darrin Tape raced to victories in the 100- and 200-meter dashes in 10.92 and 22.93 seconds, two events he’s qualified for the state meet in. “Tape looks like he’s in good form.” said Funk. A junior. Tape will enter the Division I! state meet at Caledonia on Saturday as the number one seed in the 100 and the second seed in the 200. Delton’s Kris Oglesbce finished second to Tape in both the 100 and the 200, but raced to victory in the 400-metcr dash in 5133 seconds. DK had two other firsts on the day. The 400-meter relay team of Jason Erb, Mark NeSmith, Rick Tobias, and Oglesbce crossed the line in 4:40.29. Erb took an individual first in the pole vault by setting a school record at 14’3”. Hastings' lone champion on the day was Jacob Heuss in the 800-metcr run in 2:05.92. Thomapple Kellogg won seven of the 17 Lakewood's Crystal Mayotte (left) and Maple Valley's Amy Abbott had two heated battles in the hurdle events. Mayotte won both races, pictured coming over the last hurdle in the 300-meter. Both girls are headed to state in each race. May­ otte in Division II and Abbott in Division III. (Photo by Brett Bremer) events. Jordan Hartley won the high jump for TK at 6’.01". ahead of teammate Justin VanSpronsen at 6’. VanSpronsen got the victory in the long jump at 20’10.25”. Har­ tley is seeded third at the state meet, and VanSpronsen is 11th in the high jump as well as going in the long jump. Trojan senior Tim Brog won the last race of his career with a 10:17.6 in the 3200-me­ ter race. TK also got victories from its 800-mcter relay team in 1:33.88. Maple Valley was third overall, with vic­ tories from Dan Brooks in the 300-meter hurdles in 40.9. Josh Grasman in the shot put at 46’3", and the 3200-mctcr relay team of Michael Mead, Jason Wymer, Akok Malek, and Andrew Kenyon in 8:3533. Giris’ Mee» Coming off a dominating SMAA cham­ pionship performance, and a fourth place finish at the Michigan Interscholaslic Track Coaches Association State Invitational the Maple Valley girls ran to a Barry County championship with 113.5 points Tuesday in Hastings. Thomapple Kellogg was second with 90, followed by Delton Kellogg 66.5, Lake­ wood 60. and Hastings 23. The bleachers were empty as the Maple Valley pole vaulters finished up underneath the setting sun. The Lions had assured themselves of first, second, and third place in the event, so the final team scores were tallied. Lion senior captain Ashley Gordenter came out on top with a height of 10’, with teammate Lisa Hamilton in second at 9', and Tara Gordenski in third also at 9’. All three girls, along with teammate Stephanie Joostberns have qualified for Saturday’s Division III state meet at Com­ stock Park. Hastings’ Amanda Becktel and Delton’s Alex Alaniz came in fourth and fifth, both at 7’6”. “It’s a good preparation meet foi state,” said Lion coach Gary Hamilton. “Barry County has a lot of good athletes. The kids did a good iob.” Valley’s Megan Garvey scored a first in four events. She won the 100-mcter dash in 13.09 seconds, the 200-meter in 26.91 sec­ onds, the long jump at 16’3", and was a part of the Lions’ 400-meter relay team along with Donna Cripe, Melissa Nisse, and Amy Abbott which won in 523 sec­ onds. The Lions’ 400-meter relay team will be at state this weekend, with Garvey also competing in the long jump and Abbott in the 100-mctcr hurdles and 300-meter hur­ dles. Abbott was second in each of those races o" Tuesday to Lakewood’s Crystal Mayotte who’s headed to the Division II state meet in each event. Mayotte edged Abbott in the 100 hurdles as the two crossed in times of 15.61 and 15.63 seconds. In the 300 hurdles, Mayotte game in first at 47.31 seconds to Abbott’s 4734. Cashci Harp and Meagan Halliwill fin­ ished one-two for Maple Valley in the shot pul with throws of 32’5.5” and 30’9 5 re­ spectively, and Halliwill was the discus champ with a throw of 116’5”. Hastings* top finish on the day came from Natalie Pennington, who was second behind Delton’s Monique Hoyle in the 1600-meter run. Hoyle set a new DK re­ cord at 5:21.13. with Pennington coming in al 5:46.51. DK’s Shanna Tamminga will be compet­ ing in the high jump at stale Saturday. She won the event Tuesday with a leap of 5’. DK also scored firsts thanks to their state qualifying relay teams in the 800- and 1600-meter relays. Nicole Kotrba. Katie Smoczynski, Kortni Matteson, and Tamminga teamed up for the win in the 800 relay in 1:5238, and TRACK continued on the next pa£e �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 29. 2003 - Page 11 Comstock pitches itself past DK You can’t hit what you can’t see, and you can’t win if you can’t hit. Delton Kellogg’s varsity softball team vas knocked from district action Tuesday afternoon at Harper Creek by Comstock, 12-0. Comstock pitcher Lindsey Rustenholtz threw a no-hitter against the Panthers. “Their pitcher was the hardest thrower we’ve faced in a few years." said DK coach Kelly Yoder. Roxann Huisman had a tough time play­ ing opposite Rustenholtz. The Panther pitcher walked 10 batters and hit three oth­ ers. Defensively, DK committed only one er­ ror in the game, and Comstock didn't really do much damage with their bats. “They didn't hit the ball as well as I thought they would," said Yoder. “They Delton Kellogg pitcher Roxann Huis­ man fires towards the plate in the Pan­ thers 12-0 district loss to Comstock on Tuesday afternoon in Harper Creek. (Photo by Linda Boyce) only had four or five hits.” But hat was all Comstock needed to push across 12 runs. “They were good. I knew going in they were good. I didn’t tell the girls everything going in. that they are rated at the top of the state and beat Kalamazoo Christian who is very good.” said Yoder. DK closed out the regular season with a pair of tight ball games, including the girls first win of the year. Delton topped Pcnnfield 10-3 last Thurs­ day. Huisman had a better day. striking out 10. “It was by far our best hitting perform- ance of the year," said Yoder, "and we only committed two errors." Cristinc Woznicki had two doubles and three RBls in the game. Sam Doublcdee and Margo Lutz each had a single and a double in the game. Leandra Tracy also had (wo hits. Tracy, Lutz, and Alex Culbert each had one RBI for DK. Heather Harville had two hits and two RBls. “We had lost in 11 innings 3-2 to Parch­ ment Wednesday, so it was nice to get the win after having kind of a heartbreaker.” Yoder said. MJtsx i/uioert crosses the bag just a little too late, trying to leg out a hit against Comstock on Tuesday. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Synthetic turf approved for TK gridiron by Patricia Johns Staff Writer After seven months of research, visits to athletic fields from Connecticut to Colo­ rado and public forums with residents, Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education members last week approved replacing the natural grass at the football stadium with synthetic turf. Six bids were received. The low bidder, at $507,600, for the project was General Sports Turf, with headquarters in Roches­ ter, Mich. It had not been one of the com­ panies which had expressed interest earliei in the project. All the exterior work includ­ ing earth moving, varsity baseball field and new driveway came under bid. Members of the school board and con­ struction team were able to visit a new field in Milford, Mich. “I i.ppreciatcd being able to walk on the field, talk to students and coaches. I am confident that this is a pre­ miere field.” Nancy Goodin said, “We were under no obligation to any of the synthetic turf manufacturers who underwrote the cost of our visits to their facilities. They all knew that unless we could get more information about the products and the process we were not going to choose this option. They also knew that the cost of redoing the turf would influence our decision." She also noted that the effect on injuries was one of the questions that they asked consistently. While there are few detailed studies, the coaches and students are report­ ing fewer injuries.” Board member Scott Kiel asked a stu­ dent in the audience his opinion. According to the student who was injured playing soc­ cer on a natural grass field, playing on syn­ thetic turf is easier on his injury. Kiel also asked Gary Thaler, supervisor of buildings and grounds .whether he had any reservations about the project. Thaler along with representatives from the dis­ trict’s architectural and engineering firm. Tower Pinkster, Titus and Owen, Ames, Kimball, the district’s construction man­ agement team walked the existing field with turf representatives. “I am a lot more confident with this pro­ ject now,” Thaler says. “I think the prob­ lems with drainage will be corrected. This will be good for the district.” School board members said they were impressed that John Knox, owner of Gen­ eral Sports Turf, takes a hands- and kneeson, approach to installation. “He will be out here on his hands and knees,” Don Haney said. He also likes the approach that the company takes to gluing in the lines. The district will be able to ap­ prove the final design, before the carpet is woven. Marty Wenger told the audience that “Seven months ago my first thought was this is out of our league.” A life long farmer. Wenger says, “1 like dirt and grass, but I am excited about more students, band, soccer 78cr football and others will be able to use the field and this quality stadium. The project came in under budget and Mark Uyl’s hard work and research is responsible for this." Kim Sclleck said. “I was skeptical at first. Over time the answers to all the ques­ tions resolved my hesitation *t is exciting for soccer players to play in a stadium which has lights, concession stand and other amenities." Haney added, “This is a truly good deci­ sion. It will save money and it will be good for kids." Board president Dave Smith concluded from previous page Tamminga. Hoyle. Marissa Ingle, and Smoczynski won the 1600 relay in 4:11.85. In second overall. Middleville got victo­ ries from Natalie Hoag in the 3200-mctcr run in 12:53.36. Elisc Nyland in the 800mcter run in 2:27.29, Kersta Gustafson in the 400-meter in 1:02.67. and the 3200-me- GREAT BASEBALL GREAT MBS. GREAT RM. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKS MAY 26-29 MAY 29 - BOBBLE HEAD DOLLS Check out weekly events • Group rates See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Establishment of an industrial Development District Act 198, Public Acts of Michigan of 1974, as amended PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Hastings Charter Township will hoid a puttie hearing on: Tuesday. June 10. 2003, at 7.05 P.M. at the Township Hall 885 River Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 lor the purpose of hearing all interested persons concerning the establishment of an Industrial Development District under the provisions of Act 198 of the amended Industrial Development District Act Mr. Fred Jacobs requests the establishment of a District at the J-Ad Graphics facility located at 1351 North M-43 Highway Hastings. Michigan. 49058. PP *08-06-006-013-00 Legal Description: SEC 6 T3N R8W COM AT THE SE COR OF SEC 6 T3N R8W. TH N 0 DEG 21’ 20’ W 1702 48 FT AL THE E U OF SD SEC TO POB TH S 89 DEG 30*40* W 296 FT. TH N 0 DEG 21*20* W275 FT. TH N 89 DEG 30* 40* E 296 FT. TH S 0 DEG 21*20" E 275 FT TO POB. ALSO COM AT THE E 1/4 PT OFF SEC 6. TH S AL TH E U OF SO SEC A DIST OF 431 FT TO THE CE NTER OF SD CREEK AND TRUE POB TH S AL SD E LI. 229 FT. M/L TO TH S LI OF THE N 1/2 OF TH N 1/2 OF TH SE 1/4 OF TH SD SEC TH W AL SD S LI 500 FT MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER OF CRK. TH NLY. NELY. AND ELY ALG THE CENTER C* SD CREEK TO THE POB. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY EASEMENT OF RECORD Hastings Charter Township James E. Brown, Supervisor ter relay team of Hoag. Elise Nyland. Emily Nyland. and Jessica Stortz. " The Trojans also won the combined championship for boys and girls, with a point total of 193. ahead of Maple Valley with 188.5. Lakewood 1595. Delton 118.5, and Hastings 46.5. Jason Erb vaulted to a new DK record, on his way to a victory in the pole vault at 14'.5" on Tuesday at the Barry County Meet in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bre­ mer) HASTINGS 4 Huge Father's Day Sale Mens - womens - and Childrens Save 20% Off the discussion saying, “I was really plcaseu to go to Milford because I could sec what a good surface this would be to play on. I know from experience bow mushy the foot­ ball field can get even when only varsity games are held on it. I look forward to the drainage being improved. This project has come in under budget for the grounds work and I don’t sec any downside to this deci­ sion.” The board approved the bid of $507,600 and will discuss with General Sports Turf an option which would allow the company to provide a logo from a Michigan-based company which would allow the price to be reduced to $457,600. No decision has been made about this option. Site work will begin June 2. The carpet will be installed during the first week in July and the surface should be ready for players by the first week of August. Kyle Farris and the rest of the Tro­ jans will be turning the comer on turf next fall. The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education approved the plan last week to cover Bob White field with synthetic turf in time for practice to be­ gin the first week of August. (File photo by Perry Hardin) Dated: May 22. 2003 TRACK CONTINUED Selected Spring Sportswear Columbia Buckweir woolrich Browning Rocky Teas Artleans ...and moral • Columbia sandals & Shoes 20% Off • Hodgman & LaCrosse Chest waders and Hip Boots 10% Off xX/j • Siskiyou Jewelry 20% Off <4\T • Zan Headgear 20% Off Extra Savings In our clothing and footwear clearance comer, rake an additional 25% Off the already reduced yellow sticker _______ price. Sale now thru June 15th BOB'S GUN AND TACKLE SHOR BIC 2208 West M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Ml 49058 2 Miles West of Hastings on M-371 M-43 Phone 289-945-4108 KCC FEHSENFELD CENTER SUMMER SESSION, 2003 BIOL 200 BIOL 202 BUAD 101 ENGL 97 ENGL 120 ENGL 151 ENGL 152 HUMA 150 HUSE232 HUSE235 LITE 213 MATH 97 Mathematics Clinic Field Biology MATH 100 Pre Algebra Human Physiology MATH 101 Beginning Algebra Intro. To Business MATH 121 Intermediate Algebra Writing Skills 0IT100 Computer Info. Sys. Writing Improvement 0IT 160 Application Software Freshman Composition PEC 121 Healthy Lifestyles Freshman Comp. II PEC 156 Hiking Encounter w/Arts POSC 200 Amer. Government Early Child Learn I Child Growth & Devel. PSYC201 Intro. Psychology Children’s Literature PSYC220 Developmental Psyc. S0C1201 Intro. To Sociology Classes begin on or after May 19th; most begin the week of June 9th. Call (269) 948-9500 or visit our website at www.kellogg.edu for days, times, and tuition/fee informa­ tion. ACT NOW! The KCC FehsenfeU Center 2950 West M-179 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Important Note: Due to state budget cuts, the KCC Fehsenfeld Center will reduce operating hours this summer. Beginning on Monday. June 2nd, the administrative office will be open between 11:30 am and 7:00 pm, Monday - Thursday. The facility will be closed on Fridays. We regret any inconvenience. The Center will resume its normal Monday ■ Friday sched­ ule on Monday, August 4th. �P»g» 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 2S. 2003 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 14, 2003 * 7:30 PJfl. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Approval of agenda, with amendments, by voice vote. Present: Rogers, Flint. Lee. Lyons. McKenna. Greenfield, Carr and 14 guests Minutes, with corrections, of the regular boaid meeting Apnl 2. 2003, approved Minutes, with corrections, ol the special board meeting Apnl 28. 2003, approved. Approval of payment of Ewing Well tor new well at cemetery by voice vote. Approval of Road Resolution «2003-04 by roll call vote. Approval to postpone decision on street hght request to June meetings by voice vote. Vouchers and payroll approved lor payment. Approval of permit for fireworks sale at WaiMart lot by voice vote Treasurer s Report received and placed on file Approval to pay Fishbeck Engineenng for WaiMart sewer by voice vote. Acceptance of Planning Commission recom­ mendation for amendments to Sign Ordinance by voce vole. Approval lor supervisor to gather information on computer for Treasurer by voce vote. Meeting adjourned at 10:11 p m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk (5/29) THIS FIRM SA DEBT COLLECTOR AHEMEHttGIQCQLLECLACLBL ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR QfFKE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MQRIfiAfiLSALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas P. Blodgett and Nicole M. Blodgett, husband and wife, to Banc One Financial Services. Inc., mortgagee, dated June 25. 1997 and recorded June 27. 1997 in Uber 700. Page 13. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank as T rustee fka Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee by assignment dated June 6. 1996 and recorded on January 10. 2002 in document number 1072841. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Thirty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight and 74/100 Dollars (S32.938.74) Inducing Inter­ est at the rate ol 14.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of M>cNgan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them. at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1:00 pin. on Juno It, 2003. The premises are located in the City of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are doA parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 al section 22. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, more particu­ larly described as the South 330 foot of the North 594 feet of that part of the North 1/2 of the North­ west 1/4 of section 22. lying West of the center­ line of highway M-66. The redemption period aha! be • months from the date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of the safe. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho sals in ths event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with ths borrower. Dated: Moy 15, 2003 OR LANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee fka Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee, As As­ signee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 207.0877 (6-12) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2003-23704-DE Estate of Leroy E. Marsh. Deceased Date of Birth: December 4. 1929. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Leroy E. Marsh, who lived at 12712 Mertau Avenue. Plainwell. Michigan died August 11. 2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to lleta L. Marsh, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. May 20. 2003 Miller. Canfield. Paddock and Stone John G. VanSlambrouck (P32968) 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (269)381-7030 lleta L. Marsh 12712 Mertau Avenue Plainwell. Ml 49060 (269)664-5167 (5/29) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions ol a certain Mortgage made by Robin J. Hughes and Lisa Hughes, husband and wife, to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP., dated August 2. 2000, and recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry In the State of Michigan on August 10. 2000, in Document No. 1047939. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date ol this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $161,016.74 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on June 12,2003, at 1.00 pm. on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court tor tho County of Bany, there wB bo offered tor sale and sold to toe highest bidder, at pubbe sale, for tho purpose of satisfying tho amounts duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wtth interest at 10-25 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to too date of said sale; said premises are desertbod In said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to wit LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: PARCEL B: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES OOOCT EAST 458.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 (XT EAST 200.0 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 08*36' EAST 660.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00’00" WEST 200.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 06*36' WEST 660.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR BOWENS MILL ROAD. Tho redemption ported shal bo one (1) year from tie date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., Mortgagee BRANDT, ASHER, ALWARD & ROY, P.C. BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49606-5817 (231) &41-9660 Dated: April 28, 2003 (6/5) Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES Health Careers Scholarship and Recruitment Open House Thursday, June 5, 2003 from 5-8 p.m. in the Pennock Hospital Conference Center Representatives from Grand Valley State University and Kellogg Community College will be in attendance. Take time to tour the Hospital and speak to representatives from a wide variety of hospital departments available to discuss current employment and scholarship opportunities, as well as requirements for various medical careers. Scholarship and Employment Applications available. STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law the chief family judge annually reviews the performance record of the Friend of toe Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1. 2003. This review is limited by law to the following entena: whether the Fnend of the Cour IS guilty of misconduct neglect of statu­ tory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty, whether the purposes of the Fnend of the Court Act are being met. and whether the duties of the Fnend of the Court are being earned out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community Members of the pubic may submit written comments to the chief family judge relating to these entena. Send your written comments, with your name and address to. Honorable Richard H Shaw. Barry County Tnai Court. Family Division. 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (6-5) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Brian A Komejan, a single man. and Christie L. Trethewey. to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION). dated March 20. 1998, and record­ ed in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on March 25. 1998, in Document No. 1009409. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $106,133.88 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on July 3.2003. at 1:00 p.m., on the stops ol the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the piece for holding tho Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will ba offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at pubbe sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 peicent per annum, legal costs, attorney foes, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp . does poy on or prior to the date of said sale; said promises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to-wit LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATF OF MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL D; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF SECTION 15. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 37 36* WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 1957.14 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 47 39' WEST 409.13 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 3736’ WEST 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 47 3T EAST 409.13 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 3736' EAST ALONG SAID LINE 220.00 FEET TO BEGINNING THE EASTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF BEING RESERVED FOR COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT­ OF-WAY. The redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale Conseco Finance Servicing Corp , Mortgagee BRANDT. ASHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: May 19. 2003 (6^26) Scot soccer tops HHS in district play Hastings’ varsity girls’ soccer squad was knocked from districts in the first round by Caledonia on Tuesday night. For the third time this season, the two O­ K Gold foes battled, with the Scots coming out on top. Caledonia scored five first half goals, then tallied two more in the second to take a 7-1 victory. Betsy Acker scored the Saxons lone goal. Carlic Sanxter and Rachel Buckner each scored two goals for Caledonia. In the other district game at Hastings on Tuesday Gull Lake topped Charlotte. Mid­ dleville will face Gull Lake in one district semi, at Hastings today. May 29. at 4:30 p.m. The other district semi pits Wayland against Caledonia Thursday at Caledonia st 4 p.m. The two winners advance to Friday’s fi­ nale, at 6 p.m. in Hastings. Saxon sophomore Debby Stevens races the soccer ball up the sideline against Caledonia's Fighting Scots in the district opener on Tuesday after­ noon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings' Betsy Acker battles to take control of the ball away from Caledonia during Tuesday’s district action in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Two unearned runs push Portland past Hastings The Saxons* varsity softball season ended with a 2-0 loss to the state ranked team from Portland Tuesday in district play at Portland. REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 9, 2003 Portland pushed across two unearned runs in the ball game. Saxon starting pitcher Abbie Allcrding (12-6) got the loss, but struck out five with no walks and only two hits. Tiffany Howell had the Saxons only hit of the game, a single in the fourth inning. Cassie Mead sacrificed Howell over to second, then she took third on a wild pitch. Heidi Wear drew a walk and stole second base to gibe the Saxons runners at second and third with just one out, but Hastings couldn't get the ball on the ground and stranded the two runners. Portland scored twice in the bottom of the inning, both unearned. -ff you have to lose to end the season, you at least want to play well," said Saxon coach Marty Buehler. -That is what hap­ pened here tonight. I am proud of the girls. Portland is tough.” The Saxons ended the regular season with a 14-13 mark, and close out the year at 14-14. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 9. 2003. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the regular school election there will be elected two (2) members to the board of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 2007. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: Marsha Bassett Tony Crosariol Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m. Friday, June 6. 2003. THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym Light refreshments will be served. For more information Call 269-948-3125 All school electors who are registered with the city or township r'erk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education Abbie Allerding had a good afternoon pitching for Hastings on Tuesday, but she and the rest of the Saxon bats never got going against Portland in a 2­ 0 district loss. (File photo by Brett Bre­ mer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 29. 2003 - Page 13 Lions combine for one and a half titles by Brett Bremer Sports Editor High School track and field meets ypically have 17 events, meets like the SMAA championship last Wednesday. May 21, at Maple Valley. The Lion varsity girls’ track icam won 13 of the 17 events, ahead of their seven other league competitors in a dominating performance on the SMAA’s final day. Something like this was to be expected after the Lions went through the conference season 7-0. Maple Valley ran, threw, jumped, hur­ dled. and vaulted past its competition all season, and won the final league meet by 155 points over the runners-up from Olivet. The Lions scored 238.5 points to Olivet’s 83.5. “We’re very happy," said Lions Coach Gary Hamilton. Maple Valley had a field day in the field events. The Lions totaled 90.5 points in the five field events alone, placing four scorers in both the pole vault and the shot pul. Cashel Harp won the shot pul with a throw of 33’4.25, over teammale Kelly Wilson in second at 32’9. Veronika Pi tukova placed fifth in the event, and Mea­ gan Halliwill was sixth. Halliwill took the top spot in the discus with a new SMAA meet record, 128’7. Wilson was second at 107’6. and Harp placed in fourth. The Lions four pole vaulters who are headed to Saturday's Division III state meet at Comstock Park placed onc-twothrec-four. Senior captain Ashley Gordenecr won with a height of 10’, with Lisa Hamilton and Tara Gordenski tied in second at 9’6. Stephanie Joostbems was fourth at 8’6. Gordenecr also scored v high jump and a fifth in the Lion junior Megan Gan jump with a leap of 15’05. Garvey also won indiv ships in the 200- and 4( She finished the 200 in 2' the 400 in 1:04.06. Donna Cripe took a sec in the 200 in 28.16 secoi 100-meter dash in 13.76. Amy Abbott took a firs and 300-meter hurdles. ! hurdles in 16.17 seconds ' second al 17.5 seconds. A the 300 hurdles at 49.99 s« Maple Valley also did middle distance races, w and Jessica McMillen finishing in second and third in the 800-mcter. Tessa Robles crossed the line in 2:38.3, and McMillen in DK girls even Saxon baseball team with Allegan finally hitting its stride Dcltbn Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer .‘earn ended its regular season with a tic last Wednesday, May 21. Shannah Fisher scored for the Panthers on an assist from Jessie Searles, as DK tied Allegan 1-1. The tic put the Lady Panthers at 7-8-2 overall this season. The Panthers finished in third place in the KVA thus spring with a 3-2 mark. The JV contest also ended in a lie, 2-2. Rotary golf outing benefit for YMCA Youth Leadership Hastings Rotary will hold its eighth An­ nual Golf outing on June 20 at the Hastings Country Club. The format is a four person scramble that will shot-gun start at 1p.m., lunch is in­ cluded. The event is open to everyone and of all golfing abilities. Cost of the event is S60 per person. A holc-in-onc contest is being sponsored by Gavin GM-Ford for a new automobile, plus many other prizes. Proceeds of the event will support the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference held each fall at YMCA camps. Tbepurpeoe-of the conference is to de* velop and instill life-long leadership quali­ ties in the community’s youth. In the past few years, more than 100 area students have attended this program. If you would like to play in this outing, please contact Chris 'Cooley or any Rotar­ ian. Call (269) 945-6137 to register or for more information. When it rains it pours. The Saxon varsity boys’ baseball team was happy to shower Portland with 13 hits on Tuesday, as the Saxons topped the host Raiders 11-0. The win advances the Saxons to Satur­ day’s Division II district semifinal against Lakewood at 10 a.m. in Portland. “Wc kind of let that one get away from us early in the year,” said Saxon coach Marsh Evans speaking of the Saxon-Viking showdown in Hastings where the Saxons saw an early lead slip away. “The kids arc looking forward to another shot at 'em.” Hastings’ rightie Scott Larsen improved his season record to 5-4 by tossing 10 strikeouts, while allowing just one hit and three walks in six innings. Larsen could have only pitched five in­ nings. “It would have been five if 1 hadn’t screwed it up,” said Saxon coach Marsh Evans. With a runner on third and one out in the fifth, the Saxons knocked a line drive to­ wards the left field lire and Evans, thinking the ball would certainly drop sent his run­ ner from third. “The kid caught it at about his knee, and by then our guy was running so hard he had no chance to get back to third. Wc should have been done fifteen minutes earlier, but the kids picked me up in the next inning,” Evans said ■WVfKMHMM’l hurt MR— alm, the Saxons swing their bats like they did on Tuesday. Brian DeVries led Hastings with three RBls on two singles. “He had a huge day at the plate,” said Evans. Dustin Bowman, Adam Case, and Justin Pratt each had two hits, and B.J. Donnini, Kyle Amie, and Caleb Case each had one. Larsen got things done on both ends. He had two hits, including his first home run of the spring. Saxon pitcher Scott Larsen (left) pitched a ten-strikeout, one-hit game against Portland on Tuesday, and added his first home run of the season to help Hastings past Portland 11-0. (File photo by Perry Hardin) “Wc scored seven runs in the first in­ ning. and that kind of fet the lone," said Evans. “Wc ran the bases well, and forced them into some throwing errors. The kids hit. That’s the main thing.” After Hastings faces Lakewood on Satur­ day morning, Charlotte and Eaton Rapids square off in the other semifinal. The dis­ trict final is tentatively set to start at 3 p.m. “We’ve been playing good baseball the last two weeks,” said Evans. “I think the kids arc very focused now. and peaking at the right time.” LEGAlfS| NOTICE Alumni game brings 31 former Saxons home THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles Hoyle and Samantha Hoyle, husband and wife, to WMC Mortgage Corporation. mortgagee, dated June 28. 2002 and recorded August 13.2002 tn document num­ ber 1085523, Barry County Records. Said mort­ gage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1. 2002. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2002-WMC 1 unless already in the name of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. by assignment subn itted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety Thousand Six Hundred Twenty and 41/100 Dollars ($90.620 41) including interest at the rale of 10.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 3, 2003. The premises are located in the Village ol Nashville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of section 26. Town 3 North Range 7 West, thence North 20 rods; thence East 16 Rods; thence South 20 rods; thence West 16 rods to the place of begin­ ning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless tho property is determined abandoned tn accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated May 29.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1. 2002.Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2002-WMC1 unless already in the name of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 File No 189.2815 Pub: 5/29 - 6/26 Hastings had 31 alumni baseball players return to Johnson Field for the 27th annual Hastings Saxon Alumni Baseball game May 26. Bob Main, from the class of 1974, was the “most experienced” alumnus with. Aaron Snider, from the class of 2003, being the youngest. “This is probably our best turnout ever.” said Coach Bernie Oom, the organizer of the event. “It’s fun to watch the former Saxons perform and easy to sec why wc have had some excellent teams in the past,” commented Oom. For the first time the players were di­ vided differently, into two teams. After years of odds versus evens, those whose graduating year ended in a one through five made up one team (the early decade team), against those whose year was six through zero (the late decade team). The late decade team came from behind to beat the earlies 9-5. Hits by Andrew Courtright (’98). Matt Moore (’98). Dave Rearden (’80). Luke Warner (’99), and Bruce Case (’81), brought in four runs in the sixth inning to seal the win. The early decades burst out to a two-run lead in the first on a triple by Larry Hayes (’75), a double by Jack Moore (’84), and singles by Todd Slater (’84) and Shawn Davis (’92). Tim Larsen (’75) scored Robert Bunge (’02) with a single in the second. Jared Nichols (’92) and Moore contrib­ uted hits for another run in the fifth. Others participating for the early decades were Ken Lambeth (’92), Dustin Terrell (’01), Leland Jennings (’01), Jeremy Schil­ ling (’02), Mike Hubbard (’02), Branden Burke (’02). and Larry Allerding (’75). Other players playing for the late dec­ ades were Ty Greenfield (’99), Adam Whitney (’99), Roger Byykoncn (’87), Josh Storm (’00), Troy Burch (’87). Eric Green­ field (’97). Chad Greenfield (’96). and Mark Wilson (’87). The game was successful due to volun­ teer help from umpire Dan Wilson behind the plate umpiring. Irene Heath for com­ pleting phone calls, and varsity baseball coach Marshall Evans for field and game preparation. fourth, as the Lions scored three times in the 1600-meter run. Tessa Robles won in a time of 5:51. McMillen also picked up points with a second in the 3200-mcter run in 14:08.3. The Lions also won every relay, but the 1600-mclcr relay, in which they finished second. Accompanying the Lion pole vaulters at the state meet will be Halliwill in the dis­ cus. in which she’s seeded ninth. Harp and Wilson will be throwing the shot. Garvey is seeded fifth in the long jump. Abbott is invited in both hurdle events. The 400-meter relay team is also headed to state. Lion Boys Chayla Robles (left) takes the baton from sister Tessa Robles. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 238.7. Tessa Robles was first. McMillen sec­ ond. with Chayla Robles coming in at Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KATHRYN E. CHAPPELL. A SINGLE WOMAN to AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated November 22. 2000. and recorded on February 27. 2002. as Instrument No 1075601 Ba>»y Tnunty Records. Michigan, on which mortgage mere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixth eight thousand four hundred seventy and 84/100 Dollars ($68,470.84). including interest trt 11.775% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m. on June 12, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Bury County. Michigan and are described 8St LOT 76 AND 77 OF THE PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 4 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 19. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. ALSO LOT 125 OF PLAT OF LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 19. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption penod shall be 6 months (rom the date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: May 8,2003 AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 (5/29) Sometimes the difference between win­ ning. or not, is an inch. Sometimes its a second. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ track More SMAA Titles continued on next page Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth Romero and Octavio Romero husband and wife as Joint Tenants (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 30,2001. and recorded on September 12. 2001 in Liber Instrument 41066340 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR AND 13/100 dollars ($54,574.13). including mteresl at 14.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Wil! be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at pubbe venue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 pan., on June 19.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 69 of Lapham's Airport Lots 42. according to the Recorded Plat Thereof, as Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 87. Also. Lot 27 ol Lapham’s Airport Lots, According to the Recorded Plat Thereof, as Recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 100, Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days ffomtoedete efeuoh-safe.—■ Dated: May 15. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200223593 Team X (6/5) NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission wil conduct a pub­ lic hearing on June 23,2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts A Law Buiding located at 206 West Court St in Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE A-2-2003 Request to rezone property in Section 6, Bany Township (see below). Comm at the NE comer of Sec. 6. T1N, R2W. Barry Twp.. th W 317.5 ft. to POB, fo W 648 ft. to the centerlme of M-43 Hwy., th Sly along tho centertne 500 ft., fo E 651 ft. th N 3 DEG W 500 ft. to foe POB. FROM: C-2 (Rural A Residential Convenience Commercial) TO: C-1 (Light Commercial) NOTICE LOOking CARLTON TOWNSHIP ------ for-------Opportunity? You found it. Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget tor Cartton Township tor 2003-2004 fiscal year win be submitted for con­ sideration at a public heanng The proposed budget is avail­ able for inspection at the Township Hall at 85 Welcome Rd.. Hastings, Meh., on Friday. June 6. between 10 00 a m and 12 noon. The public heanng will be held Monday. June 9. at 7:30 p.m. Immediately following the public heanng a township board meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 2003-2004 fis­ cal budget THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS MEETING. Wilma Daniels Cartton TWp. Clerk Teams Teams Teams We need Teams for the tong haul Owner Operators Experienced Drivers Solos Teams Graduate Students COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-687-3729) Address of the property: 10075 S. M-43 Highway. All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to foe address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available tor public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St. in Hastings. Mich., between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry wil provide Necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heat.ig impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting-hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following. Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. Stale Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. (269) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk �Page 14 - The HaaJng, Banner - Thursday, May 29. 2003 Community Music School lessons, classes start soon NOTICES Bfi —*2- . ot Mongago f ------* * .l, Nonce oreclosure date THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis W. Bozo and Sera S. Bozo, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Washtenaw Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated December 10.1999. and recorded on December 16. 1999 in Document No. 1039224 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated January 19. 2000. which was recorded on August 14.2000. in Document No. 1048079. Barry County records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE AND 71/100 dollars ($186,945.71). mduomg interest at 6.785% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pjn.. on Juno 19.2003. Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 twough 6. inclusive, of Bay View Resort, according to the recorded plat thereof In Uber 2 of Plats, on Page 17. Bany County Records. The redemption period shal bo 6 months) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shal bo X days from tho date of such sale. Dated: May 15.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 1200126496 Team S (6/5) THtS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DCFY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Steven A. Secord. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to MG Investments Inc., an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2000. and recorded on August 4. 2000 in Liber Doc •1047726 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Centrex Home Equity Company. LLC. Assignee by wt assignment dated November 8. 2000. which was recorded on March 17, 2003, in Liber Document •1099620 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINE­ TEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FOUR­ TEEN AND 08/100 dollars ($119,514.08). includ­ ing interest at 10.990% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m.. on June 12. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point which lies 320 West of the Northeast comer of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34. Town 4 North. Range 10 West for the place of beginning; thorce South 485 feet; thence West 360 leet; thence North 485 feet thence East 360 to tho piece of beginning. Thomapple Township, Bany County. Michigan. The redemption period shr J be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: May 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Teem F (248) 593-1313 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Filo •200314079 TwnF (5/29) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is horaby given that toe Bany Couity Zoning Board ot Appeals wB conduct a pubic hearing tor too taftowtog: Caoe Number V-16-2003 - Kenneth A Paulino Bickford. Location: 2851 W. Shore Dr., in Section X ot Johnstown Twp. Purpooe: Requesting a variance to orect a 30x48-ft (1,440 eq. ft.) detached accaaoory build­ size of 1,024 oq. ft; in too RL-1 zoning dtetrict Case Number V-17-2003 - Gunrwd A Anno Johnson (owner), Mark Roger* (applicant). Location: 860 Beech St. in Section 4 of woouwna iwp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 9.3x12.3-ft addition to an existing homo that is too dose to tho side lot tins (5-ft), toe minimum is 10­ ft; in the RL-2 zoning district. Case Numbr V-18-2003 - James Jones. Location: 14980 Jenkins Rd., in Section 26 of Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 40x-48-ft detached accessory bulking prior to a principal building (i.s. house); in toe AR zoning district. Case Number V-19-2003 Robert McCormick Trust (owner), Robert McCormick (applicant). Location: 729 A 733 S. Grove St. in Section 7 of Bany Twp. use the property tor commercial and industrial budness; n too R-2 A PUD awg district. Timo: 7:X pjn. Place: Community Room in tho Courts & Law Buftdng al 206 West Court StioeL Hastings, Michigan. Site inspection ot too above described proper­ tyties) w»l bo completed by too Zoning Board ot Appoate members before tho hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either vorbaly or In writing below or taxed to (269) 948-4820 Tho variance application^) is/are avaftabte for between 12 pjn. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Please can too Planning Office al (269) 945-1290 for further inkxi nation. The County of Barry vnll provide necessary TMB FIRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTS TO COLLECT A DEBT. urn FOR THAT PUflPQSL PUASE BELOW f YDQAM.JH ACTIVE MQRIQAfflE_SALE Default has boon made In tho conditions of a mortgage made by Mark R. Cain and Janna M. Cain, husband and wife., to Hamilton Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated October 29, 2X1 and recorded November 13, 2X1 in document number 1059507, Barry County Records. Said mortgags Is now hold by U.S. Bank National As­ sociation ee Trusteoo of CSFB ABS Serios 2002HE1 by assignment doted November 12, 2X1 and recorded on April 21.2003 in document num- submitted to and recorded by the Bany County la claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Nine Hun­ dred Sixty-Six and 1/1X Dolars ($119,966.01) indudtog interest at the rate of 6% per annum. County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Mktoigsn at 1:00 pjn. on Juno 19,2003. Tho promises are located in too Township of Orangsvitle, Bany County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Commencing at toe Southwest comer of Section X. Trwm 2 North. Range 10 West thence North X degrees 27 minutes 07 seconds West on the West Section lino 1320.99 feet to too place of be­ ginning of this description; thence continuing North X degrees 27 minutes 07 seconds West teriine of Boulter Road; thence Easterly on the of curve to tho right with a radius of 7X.78 feet to too tar end of a chord which boars South 78 de­ grees minutes 57 seconds East 229.63 foot; thence on said centerline South 69 degrees 47 minutes 47 seconds East 206.X feet; thence Souto 00 degrees 27 minutes 07 seconds East 573.13 foot thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 54 seconds West on toe South lino of the North­ west 1/4 of tho Southwest 1/4 of said Section. 420.00 toot to too Place of beginning. Subject to highway Right-of-Way over the Northerly 33 feet tooroof for Boulter Road. Tho redemption period shaM bo 6 months from foredoeing mortgagee can rescind tho sale in the event a 3rd party buys tho property and there is a simultaneous resolution with tho borrower. ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for U.S. Bank National Association as Trustees of CSFB ABS Sortos 2X2-HE1. P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-10X “Public^ Auction Rte No. 231.3035 FHOUSEj FOR SALE Thursday, June 12, 2003 Property is located at 32 Market St.. Middleville, Michigan The sale will be held at 1 p.m. M the Barry County Courthouse located in the City of Hastings. Michigan Minimum bid is $59,701.00 S.E.V. is $51,300 Property Sells ‘ AS !SM The home is a ranch with 3 bedrooms. 1.5 baths on full unfinished basement, with a two-car detached garage. This foreclosure sale is subject to six-month redemption rights. Terms—certified funds delivered to the sheriff at the sale. For more details, contact: Rural Development al (888) 771-6993 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL Bic USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, NOTIFY (248) 362-61X IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made in tho terms and condftions of a certain mortgage made by Donald Burton and Angola Burton, husband and wife of Barry County, Michigan. Mortgagor to Wefts Fargo Bank Minnesota, NA formerly known as Norwest Bank Minnesota, NA as Trustee for Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII. Inc . Floating Rate Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, series 2000-LB i dated too 21 st day ot December. AD.. Michigan, on the 6to day of January. AD. 2000, in Document No. 1039672, on which mortgage termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $600.3241a. in which case the redemption period moivKuais wi Ji otsaonroos ax xne meeongmoanng upon ton (10) days notice to tho County of Barry. IndMduefs with dteabftfttes requiring audftary aids or services should contact too County cl Bany by writing or caHng tho blowing: Michael BrowrVCounty Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284. (5/29) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Tobin J. Haines . a married man (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated October X. 2000. and recorded on January 31. 2001 in Documents 1054489. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated November 7. 2001. which was recorded on December 3. 2001. in Documents 1070683. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FOUR AND 81/100 dollars ($61.604.81). including inter­ est at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM. on July 3. 2003. Se:d premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 49 of Stevens Wooded Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 31. ALSO. Lot 50 of Steven's Wooded Acres. Also. 71.96 feet on Nnrto side of Lot 1. along road, then on regular Lol Line between Lots 1 and 50 to monument K, then West to Monument L. then North to Monument at center of Lot. then North. Northeast to Monument at road. Place of Beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 29. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 3O4X Telegraph Road, So •* 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite •200319946 Teams (5/29H6/19) (6-12) notice, for principal and interest the sum of $57.92833 (Fifty seven thousand, Nine hundred inducing interest there on at 9.99% (nine point nine nine) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to tho statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on tho 19th day of Juno, AD.. 2003, at 1:00 o'dock said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to too highest bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. Bany County, Michigan, of tho promises described to said mortgage. Which said premises are described as fotiows: All that certain piece or par­ cel of land situate in toe Township of Castleton, In the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as fdtows to wit: Parcel 1: Commencing at tho Northeast comer of Grogg's Reserve to the Wage of Nashvtite, thence West 82 feet thence South 74.75 foot thence East 82 feet thence North 74.75 toot to place of beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing 82 feet West of ths Northeast comer of Grogg's Reserve, thence West 50 toot thence South 74.75 feet, thence East W foot, thence North 74.75 feet to the place of beginning. Tax I D.: 06-052-000-000^34-0 The redemption period shaft bo six months abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be X days from tne date of such sate. Dated: May 15,2003 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., LRA. By: Daniel E. Best, (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg A Reis Co.. LRA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48064 (6/12) WWRS02V609X CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBUC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS SOUTH JEFFERSON AND BOND STREET HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING The City ol Haafinga la accepting »■» placement ol th* bituminous asphalt base and fiurtace courses lor South Jeflarsort Sheet south from Grand Street to Bond Street, and on Bond Street from Jetleraon Street apprawnetety too tael west. Bids shall be received at th* Office of th* City OarVTraasurar. 201 East Stat* Street. Hasting,. Ml 49058. unfit 300 p.m. on Thunday. June 12. 2003. at which time toey ahal ba opened and read aloud at the above address. The City nnerves the nght to reject any and ell bids and to award the bid In a manner which it believes to be n its own best merest, pnee and other lactors constoared Patspactrva biddars shall be requited Io pravida safisfactoty evoence of successU comptatton ot work sanfiar to that containad within th* bld package to be considered eagUe to perform this work Contractor, shall be required to provide proof ot inauranc* In toe amounts ncluded in th* bid package All btos shall ba dearly marked on the outside ot the submittal package -Seated Bld - South Jafferaon and Bond Street Paving." Registration now open for summer les­ sons and classes at the Community Music School-Hastings. Private lessons for children and adults in piano, guitar, violin, cello and voice will run June 9 through Aug. 15 at the Commu­ nity Music School site at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St. it Hastings. Need-based financial aid is avail­ able through the Community Music School and the Thomapple Arts Council. Call reg­ istrar Ardith Knop at (269) 948-9441 for information. . A variety of four-day music classes for children and adults will run July 7-10 and July 14-17, afternoons and evenings, at First United Methodist and at Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center on Chief Noonday Road. Similar classes also will run in Battle Creek. Music school director Nancy Brown said the fun classes are designed with busy families in mind. The classes are long enough to make a difference and short enough to fit into a summer schedule," she said. The fee for classes (except Kindermusik) is $65. . • Piano Discovery I (no experience) and II (one to two years experience): Experi­ ment with simple melodies and build a foundation for future study. Classes are July 7-10, taught by Jane Parker, a regis­ tered Suzuki piano teacher. Classes are held at the Fehsenfeld Center only. • Kids’ Piano Chording ("Makin* It By Fakin’ It*): Young pianists will learn to chord along with melodies, and how to sound like a pro with favorite tunes. July 14-17, taught by Melissa Risk, an experi­ enced teacher with university training, at Fehsenfeld. • Adult Piano Chording Class ("Makin* It By Fakin’ It"): Adults will learn to chord along with melodies, and how to sound like pro with their favorite tunes. July 14-17, taught by Melissa Risk, at Fehsenfeld. • Gold Jazz Band: Students entering grades 7-12 in the fall with beginning or in­ termediate skills, will explore jazz improvi­ sation and ensemble techniques. July 7-10, taught by Joseph LaJoye, a professional educator and performer in Hastings for 25 yean. Held at First United Methodist Church. • Be a Star in a Musical! Students enter­ ing grades 4-7 learn the art of musical thea­ ter with singing, dancing, acting, props, and a final performance. July 14 -17, taught by Carrie Bolthouse and Holly Jones, perform­ ers and teachers, at Fehsenfeld. • Themes to Remember: Children ages 7­ 12 take a fascinating trip through music history, learning famous tunes and who composed them. July 14-17, taught by Melissa Risk, at Fehsenfeld. • Summer Strings. Students entering grades 4-9 with basic music reading ability will enjoy learning to listen to each other in a small ensemble. July 7-10, taught by Luke Cook, professional orchestra musi­ cian, at Fehsenfeld. • Summer Singers. High school vocal RAZING continued from page 2 James said, “It would have helped if that would have been on the motion." • Was told by Baltimore Township Su­ pervisor George Cullers that area township supervisors are seeking ways to get two ex­ tra patrol officers out into rural areas. Cul­ lers added that understands the difficulty because of the current budget crunch for the state. • Postponed a decision on a proposal from Wing to allow the Planning and Zon­ ing Commission hire legal assistance for the master planning process. French and James said they preferred to talk the matter over first in committee next week and then bring it to the County Board meeting Tuesday morning, June 10. • Heard comments from Kensinger Jones, who said he is happy about the hir­ ing of a new Chariton Park director, but is concerned about the fact that three Parks and Recreation Commission members are from the County Board and all serve in of­ ficial capacities, as chairman, vice chair­ man and secretary. ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION HATHNGS AMA SCHOOL SYSTMI THAT THE ANNUAL The Polis for toe said Election will be open from 7:X a.m. and remain open until 8:X p.m. of the same election day. Dated: April 21. 2003 Donald A Myers Secretary. Board of Education students explore a wide range of music, learn good vocal technique and proper breathing. Taught by Seth Gardner, chorus director for Battle Creek Central High School, at Fehsenfeld. • Adult Voice Class. Ages 16 and up learn basic vocal technique and proper breathing, for solo work and groups, from church choirs to rock bands. July 7-10, in­ structor to be announced. At Fehsenfeld. • Kindermusik Kamp: Creatures of the Ocean. Ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, with adults, 45-minute classes explore ocean, themes through song, dance, storytelling and instrument play. Children also receive materials to continue learning at home. July 7-10, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Class limit: 12. Taught by registered Kindermusik teacher Cindy Kaczmarczyk at First United Methodist. Call 948-9441 for tuition infor­ mation. • Kindermusik Kamp: Confetti Days. Ages 3-1/2 to 5 years. Music, drama, story­ telling and more with friends Monkey, Ele­ phant, Clown and Pony. 45 minutes, with adults joining in for the last 15 minutes. In­ cludes materials for home learning. July 7­ 10, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Taught by Cindy Kaczmarczyk. Class limit: 8. At First United Methodist. Call 948-9441 for tuition information. The Community Music Schools in Hast­ ings and Battle Creek are programs of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, which also includes the Battle Creek Sym­ phony Orchestra, Boychoir, Girls’ Chorus, Community Chorus, Pops Ensemble, Ara Voce, IMPACT (Inner-city Music- Proving Arts Can Teach). The Music Center is a member agency of the United Arts Council of Calhoun County and the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts. The Music Center is funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. SMAA Titles continued from page 13 and field team got some help, in their quest for an outright title, but not quite enough. Olivet topped the Lions by one point, 134 to 133, to earn a share of the overall SMAA title with the Lions. One point also separated the Lions and the Eagles when Maple Valley ended Olivet’s long dual meet victory string earlier this spring. “We knew this was gonna be a dog fight," said Maple Valley boys’ coach Brian Lincoln. “We knew it’d be decided by a couple of points either way. What a great meet.” The Lions help came from the Eagles themselves. Olivet went into the final event, the 1600-meter relay, with a seven point lead. As the teams raced through the laps Olivet suddenly slammed on the breaks. The Ea­ gles had dropped the baton. Maple Valley’s boys took advantage of the opportunity and sprinted to a first place finish in the event, but the Olivet team had enough left to sprint in ahead of the teams from Dansville and Morrice to diag to a one point victory on the day. The Eagles beat the Dansville team by just two tenths of a second, a fourth by the Aggies would have given the Lions an out­ right league title. But there were plenty of other places where the Lions could have made up that one point, and plenty of other places where the Lions excelled on the day. Maple Valley scored in four of the six places in the 300-meter hurdles, with Dan Brooks crossing the line first in 41 seconds. Josh Beardslee was third in 42.25 seconds with brother Jason coming in fourth in 42.95 seconds. Ken Carns was sixth overall in 44.24 seconds. Maple Valley also had three of the top four runners in the 800-mcter, with Andrew Kenyon coming in first at 2:073, Mike Mead in third at 2:08.6, and Jason Wymer in fourth at 2:12. The IJons also got victories from Rich Wilson in the pole vault at 13’.01”, and Josh Grasman in the shot put with a throw of 45’73, and from the 3200- and 1600meter relay teams. Along with Grasman in the shot was teammate Matt Root who finished sixth. Grasman finished in second in the discus at 126’2.01". Maple Valley also had two scorers in the 110-meter hurdles and the long jump. Den­ ver Hine was third in the long jump at 19’3", and Jason Beardslee was sixth at 18’7. In the 110 hurdles. Josh Beardslee was second at 15.56 seconds, with Jason Beardslee finishing fifth in 16.43 seconds. Akok Malek scored a second place finish for the Lions in the 3200-meter run in 10:32, and a third in the 1600-meter run in 4353. The Lions’ 800-meter relay team was third, and the 400-meter relay was fourth. Now the Lions can shake off some of the disappointment from sharing the title with Olivet at the Barry County meet on Tues­ day, May 27, before Saturday’s Division III state meet at Comstock Park. Josh Beardslee is the fifth seed in the 110-meter hurdles, with Brooks as the 15th seed in the 300-meter hurdles. Lion senior Wilson, is in as the tenth seed in the pole vault. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 29. 2003 - Page 15 Increases part of new $4 million budget City retirees protest prescription increases by Mary McDonough Staff Writer An effort to offset a budget deficit by in­ creasing the cost of prescriptions for city retirees met with resistance by several retir­ ees attending the Hastings City Council meeting Tuesday. The new $4 million 2003-2004 budget, due to be passed at the council's June 9 meeting, calls for switching those retirees who have S2 or S5 copays for prescriptions to copays of S10 for generic drugs and $20 for name brand drugs. The switch will save the city $78,000 in the 2003-2004 budget. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said, and will likely save the city more money in future years as health care costs continue to rise. “Health care costs are going up 15 to 25 percent a year and have been for a number of years,” Mansfield said. The new health insurance provisions for retirees don't af­ fect their general coverage, he said. “They would retain their traditional Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage, and retain the same level of care if they are on Medicaid or Medicare.” Mansfield said some of those who have been retired the longest have prescription plans with a $2 fixed copay. Some have a $2 copay and pay 10 percent of their health care premium, a change in coverage insti­ tuted for city employees after 1992, Mans­ field said. Some newer retirees have a $5 fixed copay for prescriptions. The very newest retirees have the same level of cov­ erage as current city employees, he said — $10/520 copays. After 1995, city employ­ ees were required to pay half of any health insurance premium increases. For some employees, Mansfield said, their contribution for health care coverage has become “significant,” with some hav­ ing to pay nearly one quarter of their pre­ miums. Some city employees have even opted to reduce their coverage to a $10/$40 copay and carry PPO rather than traditional coverage so they can reduce their premium contribution, he said. Retirees who showed up for Tuesday’s meeting told the council it should try and save money elsewhere rather than cutting retirees' benefits. Nancy Campbell, wife of city retiree Jimmie Campbell, questioned the city’s continued support of the Indus­ trial Incubator, which provides fledgling businesses a start-up location with low rent and auxiliary services. The city has budgeted $52,589 for the in­ cubator for 2003-2004. Retired City Clerk Donna Kinney re­ quested that the council “not adopt the budget resolution as presented" because of the prescription copay changes. John Herbstreith, son of city retiree John Herbstreith, said his father and other retir­ ees are frightened about “losing benefits they've been working for for decades." Ac­ cording to Herbstreith, “these people aren't asking for a handout — they’re asking for what they’ve earned.” The retirees are “scared people who need a little bit of reas­ surance that this ongoing erosion of their benefits” is going to stop, he said. City Clerk/Treasurer Ev Manshum said if the prescription drug benefits aren't de­ creased, cuts will have to be made else­ where to avoid an even larger chunk of the city’s fund balance (savings account) being used to balance the budget. The city pro­ jects $40,791 more in expenditures than it will receive in revenues, and plans to take the difference out of the fund balance. Manshum blamed decreased state reve­ nue sharing funds in part on lower general fund revenues that led to not just the pre­ scription coverage changes, but other re­ ductions in services and increases in fees for such things as rezoning requests and plat reviews. The proposed budget projects a total of $841,577 in state revenue sharing funds, down from $867,605 in 2002-2003. Declining sales tax revenues are forcing the state of Michigan to make funding cuts in many areas, among them revenue shar­ ing. The 2002-2003 budget projected state revenue sharing of $917,622, but that was cut by $50,017 by the end of the 2002-2003 fiscal year. Next year the city is projecting it will lose another $26,128. Thus, revenue sharing reductions of $76,145 will have oc­ curred from 2002-2003 to 2003-2004. In an effort to recover some revenue, the City Council Tuesday approved increases in a number of city services. Examples of some of those increases include: copy of City Code, $492, up from $470. Copy of zoning ordinance, $40, up from $35. Police reports, $5, up from $4. Pavement cut per­ mits, $50, up from $25. Special residential use permits, $175, up from $150. Commer­ cial special use permits, $225, up from $150. Residential rezoning requests, $175, up from $150. Commercial rezoning re­ quests, $225, up from $150. Sketch plat re­ views, $175, up from $100. Preliminary plat reviews, $350, up from $300. Planned Unit Development reviews, residential, $350, commercial, $450. up from no charge previously. One of the biggest increases was in a new charge of $500 for telecommunica­ tions permits, required because of a change in law that regulates how cities can charge for telecommunications companies using city right-of-ways. Thanks to Mayor Frank Campbell, city residents won’t have to pay an additional $25 for requests for variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The new sched­ ule of fee increases included an increase from $75 to $100 for residential ZBA re­ quests. Variances are sometimes needed by those wishing to construct something or place something in a location or in a man­ ner not allowed by zoning regulations. The ZBA rules on the requests for variances. Campbell said he did not agree with charging city residents a fee for variance requests, because many of them could not afford to pay the fee. He used the example of city residents who recently needed to build a wheelchair ramp and couldn't af­ ford the ramp, much less the $75 charge for a variance needed to build the ramp. After discussion, the council decided to take the proposed residential ZBA variance fee in­ crease out of the new fee schedule. Com­ mercial requests for ZBA variances, how­ ever, will now cost $200 instead of $150. The council Tuesday also approved a one percent increase in sewer and water consumption rates. Water charges will now be $1.07 per 100 cubic feet. Fees for new connections for water went up $50, from $1,250 to $1300. Sewer charges will now be $2.25 per 100 cubic feet of water used, and $1,900 for new connections, up from $1,850. The new rates go into effect July 1. Along with increases in rates for serv­ ices, city residents face some actual reduc­ tion of services Manshum said the number of pickups or yard refuse (leaves, twigs, etc.) will be reduced, and the drop-off site for yard refuse wiii no longer be open (al­ though those with larger loads can make an appointment to meet a city employee at the site.) At least no layoffs of personnel have been necessary, Mansfield said, and essen­ tial services to city residents will remain in place. The budget projects a total of $3.9 mil­ lion in revenues, up from $3.8 million in 2002-2003, and expenditures of $4 million, up from $3.75 million in 2002-2003. It projects tax revenues, including per­ sonal and real taxes, late penalties and in­ terest and administrative fees at $2.4 mil­ lion, up from S2.3 million last year. Albi/dget is based on a tteadlee rollback of city millage from 16.0303 mills to 15.97 mills, Manshum said the city probably won’t have to roll back its millage this year, and will be able to collect the en­ tire city charter-authorized millage. In addition to property tax and revenue sharing funds, city revenues come from such things as fines (parking tickets, etc.), interest income, sales of assets such as city land, licenses, permits, and rents. Projected 2003-2004 expenditures in­ clude $3.4 million in general fund disburse­ ments and $590,192 in transfers to other city funds, including a $15,702 transfer to the major street fund, $259,835 transfer to the local street fund, a $4,550 transfer to the police training fund, a $257,658 trans­ fer to the library fund, and a $52,589 trans­ fer to the incubator fund. Those funds are operated separately from the general fund and have their own sources of income. The major street fund, for example, re­ ceives the majority of its money from the state gasoline and weight tax. The 2003­ 2004 budget projects expenditures of $365,702 in the major street fund and reve­ nues of $350,000 (the difference being made up in the $15,702 transfer from the general fund). No new road construction has been budgeted; expenditures are for routine road maintenance and traffic serv­ ices. There will be slightly less sidewalk re­ pair in 2003-2004, Mansfield said. The local street fund also receives the majority of its revenue from the gas and weight tax. The 2003-2004 budget projects gas and weight tax revenues of $145,000 for the local street fund, an increase of $9,339 from 2002-2003, and also includes See CITY, page 18 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any in­ formation obtained wiH be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by GREGORY BLACK, a single man. Mortgagor, to INDEPENDENT BANK WEST MICHIGAN, a Michigan banking corpora­ tion, having its principal office at 78 S. Main. Rockford, Michigan, 49341. Mortgagee, dated January 30. 1997 and recorded February 10. 1997 in Uber 685 ol Mortgages Page 439; Mort­ gage Extension Agreement at Instrument No. 1073670. By reason of such default the under­ signed elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY FOUR AND 02/100 ($65,974.02) dollars, including interest at the rate of 6.50% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. including attorney fees allowed by law. said mortgage wM be foreclosed by sale ol the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings, Michigan, on June 26. 2003. at 1:00 p.m.. local time. Pursuant to Pubbe Ad No. 104, Public Acts of 1971 (MCLA 600.3240 (8). MSA 27A.3240 (8)] the redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of the foreclosure sale unless the property is determined to be abandoned under MCLA 600.3241a; MSA 27A3241 (1). In which case the property may be redeemed during the 30 days immediately following the sale. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit LOT 1 OF WELCOME ACRES #1. AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 83. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS CARLTON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. P. P. •08-040-100-000-001-00 Date: May 12. 2003 INDEPENDENT BANK WEST MICHIGAN a Mtohigan banking corporation, Mortgagee SCHENK A BONCHER Gary P. Schenk (P19970) 601 Three Mile Road. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49544-1601 (616) 647-8277 (6-12) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Susan Alcala, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR POGATION), dated December 2. 1996. and recorded in the Office of thwHegister of Deedrfor the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on December 30. 1996, In Uber 681. Pagefs) 989. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date ot this Notice, for principal and interest the sum of $77,039.96 and no proceedings hav­ ing been Instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on June 19.2003, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Court iouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Bany, there wB be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at pubic sate, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Conseco Financing Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are desenbed in said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to-wrt: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN­ NING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 19. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56*32" WEST 348.48 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 19: THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 16’53" EAST 250.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56*32" EAST 348.48 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 19. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 16*53" WEST 250.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. If abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By. DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: May 5. 2003 (6/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A Watson, a marned man and Wanda Watson, his wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 30. 2000. and recorded on July 6. 2000 in Document No. 1046341 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., assignee by an assignment dated Feb. 5.2001. which was recorded on May 25. 2001. in Document No. 1060415. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 01/100 dollars ($61,851.01). including interest at 8 500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wii be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on June 19. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 Post of Section 10, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence 491 Feet South along the Section line in the center of M-66 for beginning; thence East 335 Feet; thence North 250 Feet; thence West 335 Feet; thence South 250 Feet to ths Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 15,2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1306 Interested Purchasers: www.midlandmortgaeco.com/forectosure Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200317763 Team M 1 1 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ?LEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis W. Boze and Sera S. Boze. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Washtenaw Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated December 10,1999. and recorded on December 14, 1999 as Document #1039086 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgage to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage. Aswgnee by an assignment dated .January 19, 2000, which was recorded on August 14, 2000, as Document •1048078, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 40/100 dollars ($59,289.40), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on June 26, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of Section 18. Town 2-North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 11 of the Plat of Sunny Shore Subdivision; thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East 33 feet to the center of Keller Road; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West in the center of said rood 340 feet 9 inches tor the Place of Beginning; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West 219 feet; thence due South 266 feet; thence due East 85 feet; thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East to the Place ot Baginning. Also commencing at the Southwest comer of the above described premises; thence due East 85 fest; thence due South to the shore of Guernsey Lake, thence Westerly along the shore of Guernsey Lake 85 feet more or less, to a point due South of the Place ol Beginning; thence due North to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 22. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200132430 Team S (6/12) wanted: Standing Timber Hughes Logging LLC since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. Log With Horses or Skidder • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 27, 2003, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Rick L. Bolton, asingle man. and Melissa L Harvath, a single woman, to CONSECO FINANCING SERVICING CORP., dated August 29. 2000, and recorded m the Office ol the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on August 31, 2000, in Document No. 1048902, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of S102,705.40 and no proceedings having been whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on June 19.2003, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Bany. there will be offered tor sate and sold to lhe highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10.50 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp , does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to-wit LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS PAR­ CEL "C" PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7. TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7 THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 3416" WEST 497.86 FEET ALONG THE NORTH L'NE OF SAID SECTION 7 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 34’16" WEST 248.83 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES 38’38" EAST 262.69 FEET PARAL­ LEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 34’16" EAST 248.83 FEET; THENCE NORTH 2 DEGREES 38'38" WEST 262 60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT­ OF-WAY FOR BRYAN ROAD OVER THE NORTH 33.00 FEET THEREOF The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from the date of sate or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sate. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT. ASHER. ALWARD A ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) for Attend ,s for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P-O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Meagan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated. May 1,2003 (6/12) CITY OF HASTINGS call (STD 852-9040 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defauft has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Jeanice K. Letfel, a marned woman and Merlin R. Leffel. signing io waive homestead nghts only (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 10. 1999. and recorded on June 16 ^999. Document No 1031257 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated June 15.1999. which was recorded on July 30. 1999. Document No. 1033215. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTYONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND 31/100 dollars ($71,250.31). including interest at 10.100% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on July 3. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of property located in the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described as commencing 300 feet South of the intersection of Lacey and Schreiner Roads; thence West 378 feet thence North 50 feet; thence West 300 feet; thence South 542 feet; thence East 678 feet thence North 492 feet to the place of beginning, Eaton County Records. ’he redemption period shall be 12 montn(s) from the date of such sale. Dated; May 29. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200319646 Team X (5/29H6/19) BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 2003/2004 Parking Lot Lawn Mowing and Maintenance The City of Hastings Department of Public Services is accepting bids for lawn mowing and maintenance of its downtown parking lots for the 2003-2004 mowing season beginning July 1.2003, and ending October 31.2003; and beginning April 1. 2004, and ending June 30. 2004. Bids shall be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treesurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12. 2003. at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the above address. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, prices and other factors considered. Perspective bidders shall be required to provide satisfac­ tory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eli­ gible to perform this work. AH bids shall be ctearty marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bld Parking Lot Lawn Mowing and Maintenance." �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. lAay 29. 2003 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made -n the conditions of a mortgage made by N.ck Ackley, a marned man (onginaJ mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Aug. 3.2000. and recorded on Aug. 9. 2000 in Document No. 1047888 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 43/100 dollars ($87,976.43). including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed bv a rale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some par* o? them, at public venue, at the Barry Cnotty Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1 ^X) PM. on July 3, 2003. Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 112 of Middleville Downs Addition No. 5. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 43. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) bom the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 29. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200319809 Team C (5/29H6/19) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. Branch and Karin Branch, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporator, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25. 2002 and recorded April 1, 2002 in Instrument number 1077474, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Two Hundred Thee Thousand Three Hundred Ninety and 17/100 Dollars (S2C3.390.17) including interest at the rate of 8.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in tho mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 12. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 270 feet of tie North 330 test of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 WesL together with a parcel of land in the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. described as beginning at the Intersection of the East 1/8 Una of said Section 33 and the South line of Lot 84 of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1. as recorded in Uber 4 ol Plats, on Page 49; thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes West 22 feet along the South line of said Lot 84, to the East line of Reynolds Road Cul-do-sac; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes West 111.0 feet along the East line of said Cul-de-sac; thence South 89 degrees 38 minutes East .70 feet to the East 1/8 line of said Section 33; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes and 30 seconds East 111.0 feet to the place of beginning; excepting there­ from any and aM par ts of Lots 83 and 84 of said plat lying East of said East 1/8 line of Section 33. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324ia. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dale of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in tho event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simutta-iaous resolution with the borrower. Dated: May 8. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. As Mortgagee RO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 221.0919 (6/5) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decent’• Estate RLE NO. 2003-23724-DE Estate of SHIRLEY HARNISH. Date of birth: 12/10/1945. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Shirley Hamish, who lived at 325 Mill Lake Road. Battle Creek. Michigan died 02/17/2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wiK be forever barred unless presented to Ange's F. Nye. named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 05/23/2003 uavid L. Zebell (P39939) 2845 Capiiai Avenue SW. Suite 115 Battle Creek. Ml 49015 (269) 979-3990 Angela F. Nye 15879 Hutchinson Road Battle C'eek. Ml 49017 (269)721-8854 (5/22) Short Foreclosure Notice Bany County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Lloyd R. Morse Jr. and Joyce Morse, husband and wife to Tho Huntington National Bank, successory by merger to FMB-Arcadia Bank. Mortgagee, dated Juno 23,1997, and recorded on July 23,1997, in Liber 702, on page 766. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE AND 49/100 DOL­ LARS ($123,179.49), including interact at 6.5% per annum, adjustable rate. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock pm., on Juno 26, 2003. Said promisos are situated in Township ui Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 10, TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BETTER DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION10; THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF HEAD LAKE ROAD. 666.35 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 567.53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST. 429.96 FEET TO THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST. 29137 FEET TO THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE. 715.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 270.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 59 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 421.76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER THE WESTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR EXISTING HEAD LAKE ROAD. The redemption period shal be 12 (norths from the date of such sate unless determined in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 90 days from the date of such sa'u. Dated: May 19. 2003 The Huntington National Bank, successory by merger to FMB-Arcadia Bank Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hite. Michigan 48334 (6-19) Exchange Club’s Youths of Month named for May RICAN SY\TOLS Coay Mack, shown here with teacher Trisha Kietzman, is Young Citizen of the Month for May from Pleasantview Elementary School. The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens ot the Month tor May, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Samantha Purdum and Matt Schilz. shown here with teacher Tony Marsiglia. Central Elementary*s Young Citizens of the Month for May, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Austin Endsley, teacher Mi­ chelle Benningfield and Krystal Pratt. Not available for the photo is Ashley Piper. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades tor May are Brian Hughes. Jessica Morgan and Jessica Czinder, shown with teacher Deb Magill. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors this month from the Exchange Club ot Hastings are (from left) Leanne Dinges, Dane Schils. Carson Letot. Chanda Archambeau, Katee McCar­ thy, David Cole, Ray Westfall and Hannah Buckles, shown with Principal Mike Karasinsky. 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May 29. 2003 - Page 17 Seniors of the Class of 2003 shine at Honors Assembly, Commencement lhe Hastings High School Honors As­ sembly last Thursday and graduation cere­ monies last Friday gave seniors a chance to be recognized one last time for the years they have spent trying to reach that coveted title, “High School Graduate.” Altogether, 239 seniors received diplo­ mas Friday after a program that included a speech by Top 10 student Kerianne Sher­ wood and a talk by high school teacher Karl Schwartz titled “Hockey Is Life." Adding to the festivities were presenta­ tions by the Hastings High School com­ bined choirs, a performance by senior choir members James Homer and Will Jennings, and a reading by Brooke Sheldon and Mindy Colvin of the poem “We Have Been Told,” written by Sheldon. The poem says the group of seniors has been told it’s a “special class” that is “intel­ ligent in mind," “ahead in volunteering our time through service organizations,” and “in the classroom ready to learn on any given occasion." And while class members have been “valiant," “bright," and “bold,” according to the poem, the years leading up to gradua­ tion have not been without tests of the stu­ dents’ mettle. “We have faced the fiercest fires, the strongest opposing winds, and felt the pain of a thousand knives, searing hearts within,” the poem declares. Nevertheless, the poem says, “We’ve de­ feated the tragedies" and will go on to con­ quer the world. Those receiving awards at Thursday’s Honors Assembly may have already felt they conquered the world as they racked up award after award. Seniors and some un­ derclassmen were recognized for every­ thing from leadership and scholastic excel­ lence to extracurricular efforts and school attendance. The following is a list of award winners. DEPARTMENT AWARDS Science Department Vic Camp Award: Andrew Worth Business Department Outstanding Busi­ ness Student: Amanda Clinton Career/Technical Department Student of the Year: Teha Huss Fine Arts Department Student of the Year: Brent Chappelow Math Department Student of the Year: Jennifer Shaw Social Studies Department Student of the Year: Derek Kral Iman Alternative Education Turnaround Award: Delia Maddix Alternative Education Academic Excel­ lence Award: Anthony Benedict PARTICIPATION AWARDS Celebration of Friendship Award: David Eltzroth, Adam Lake, Bryan Lee NASSP Principal’s Leadership Award: Jeffrey Baker Academic All-State: Brent Chappelow MI AAA-Extracurricular Achievement Award: Emily Hoke U.S. Marine Corps. Scholastic Excel­ lence Award: Dustin Bowman, Jenna Bry­ ans Congressman’s Medal of Merit: Brooke Sheldon Spirit of Community Award: Brooke Sheldon Agriscience Excellence Award: Jacob Rohe Distinguished Service Award: Carl Schoesscl (Hastings School Superinten­ dent, who is retiring this year) ACTIVITIES AWARDS: Perfect attendance awards: Ninth grade: Sarah Ford, Samantha Glumm, Emily Haney, Mallori Spoelsvra, Rene Winegar Tenth grade: Nicole Cichanski, Cody Depew, Amanda Keeler, John Kinney, Stephanie London, Hailey Norton, Dannielle Prough, Kevin Martisius Eleventh grade: Margo Cooklin, Rebecca Davis, Brian Doozan, Brian Olmstead, Eric Schiedel Twelth grade: Thomas Dewitt, Samuel Krouse, Jeramey Shoebridge, Miles Warren Academic Letter Awards: Sophomores (3.8 gpa &. above in 3 se­ mesters): Elizabeth Acker, Jacquelyn Beduhn, Catherine Fish, Sarah Frantz, Timo­ thy Frey, Danielle Hodges, Amanda Hur­ less, Katrina Jacobs, Curtis Krallman, Al­ exander Larson, Amber Main, Shannon Poll, Kristen Pufpaff, Evelyn Roscoe, Brandon Schwartz, Bridgette Stahlhood, Luke Tossava, Graham Tuinstra, Courtney Wakley, Brent Wallace, Joshua Wescott. Juniors (3.65 gpa and above in 5 semes­ ters): Kristen Beckwith, Christopher Co­ ryell, Danielle Drumm, Drew Bowman, Heather Canoil, Adam Case, Sarah Cleven­ ger, Margo Cooklin, Erin Dahn, Mark Ferrall, Randy Haire, Erin Hemeriing, Mat­ thew Hoffman, Jonathan Hollister, Hilary Hutchins. Jill Jolley, Jeremy Lockwood, Stephanie McNally, Jennifer Quada, Jami Shilling, Samantha Slecvi. Seniors (3.5 gpa and above in seven se­ mesters): Molly Alderson, Jeffrey Baker, Aaron Bolthouse, Dustin Bowman, Amanda Clin­ ton, Rachel Deppe, Amy Easey, Emily Hoke, Derek Krallman, Nicole Swartz, Kristina Welton, Teha Huss, Justin Prater. Jessica Ranguette, Christopher Rounds, Molly Bcnningfield, Jenna Bryans, Casey Cady, Brent Chappelow, lavra Dipert, Emily Dreyer, Krystle Dunn, Erin Fish, Joel Gibbons, Katie Hesterly, Tiffany How­ ell, Craig Lauric, Arica Newton, Jennifer Shaw, Kerianne Sherwood, Teresa Smith, Alicia Totten, Andrew Worth. Jeff Baker and Courtney Oakland led the tassel ceremony. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Graduates were appreciative of a poem presented by Brooke Sheldon and Mindy Colvin. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Craig Laurie (center) and Erin Fish (right) are pictured during the tassel ceremony. (Photo by Perry Hardin) As usual, there was a standing-room-only crowd for commencement activities, which took place in the high school gymnasium. (Photo by Perry Hardin) High School teacher Karl Schwartz served as graduation keynote speaker. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings School Board member Eugene Haas hands over a graduate’s diploma. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The "Spirit of Community Award" was presented by Principal Tim Johnston at the Hastings High School's Honors Assembly to the families of the three de­ ceased 2003 classmates - Bryan Lee. Adam Lake and David Eltzroth. Dreyer, Erin Fish, Joel Gibbons, Tiffany Howell, Craig Laurie, Arica Newton, Jes­ sica Rangucttc, Christopher Rounds, Kris­ tina Welton. Detroit Free Press Scholar Athlete: Tif­ fany Howell George “Buzz” Youngs Award: Dustin Bowman* Titfaoy .How ell., -»■ LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Cassie Meade, Cody White, Brian DeVries, Dustin Bowman. Jenna Bryans, Samantha Wallace, Tiffany Howell, Cody Hussey, Jeffrey Baker, Casey Cady, Brian Donnini, Emily Hoke. Tom Huis, Kerianne Sherwood, Andrew Worth, Teha Huss, Niki Noteboom, Rosalinda Luna, Michelle Scott, Brooke Sheldon, Molly Benningficld, Katie Hesterly. Alicia Totten. Nathan Selby, Donald Converse, Stephanie Courtright, Justin Carley, Jason Dipp, An­ drew Logan. Angela Dipp. Wendi Iler. See SENIORS, page 20 Graduates were appreciative of a poem presented by Brooke Sheldon and Mindy Colvin. (Photo by Perry Har­ din) Sfynae QVe’/te ^Moving... Q.’icfeie The Buckland Agency Top 10 senior Kerianne Sherwood assumed graduation speaking duties. (Photo by Perry Hardin) National Honor Society Awards: Jeffrey Baker. Kristen Beckwith. Drew Bowman. Dustin Bowman. Brent Chappelow, Margo Cooklin. Christopher Coryell. Emily Dreyer. Danielle Drumm. Joel Gibbons. Emily Heath. Matthew Hoffman. Emily Hoke. Teha Huss. Hilary Hutchins. Court­ ney Oakland. Christopher Rounds. Keri­ anne Sherwood. Jami Shilling. Samantha Slecvi. Alicia Totten. Foreign Exchange Awards: Emilie Bcuzelin, Akiko Okumura. Carolin Ripprich Michigan State University Alumni Award: Molly Bcnningfield University of Michigan Alumni Award: Lucas Brehm. Arica Newton. MHSAA Scholar and/or OK Conferennee Scholar Athlete Award: Molly Al­ derson. Molly Bcnningfield. Dustin Bow­ man. Jenny Bryans. Laura Dipert. Emily Hastings office is moving to the MainStreet Bank Building 629 W. State Street Suite 102 269-948-3720 June 9,2003 Jlanie �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 29. 2003 CITY, continued from page 15 SI 14.091 in revenue from a state grant. To­ tal revenues are projected at S268.110. compared to $148,922 in 2002-2003. Total expenditures in that fund ate projected at $527,945. up from $419,376 last year. Once again, the difference is made up with the transfer of $259,835 from the general fund. In a written narrative within the budget. Mansfield states that because state revenue sharing “is still in a state of flux,” the gen­ eral fund “must continue to heavily subsi­ dize the street funds." The library fund projects revenues of S328.780 and expenditures of $611,877. Most of the difference will be made up by a general fund transfer of $257,658. Money transferred from the general fund for the li­ brary comes directly from millage collected specifically for the library, Manshum said. The city collects 1.6 mills for library serv­ ices. The rest of the library fund deficit is being made up through a transfer of $25,439 from the library’s fund balance (savings account), which will reduce the fund balance (savings) to $329,470 com­ pared to $354,909 in 2002-2003. Within the general fund and special fund are charges for administrative services. The city is projecting for all funds to spend $1.27 million for administrative services, which includes the salaries and fringe bene­ fits of the city administrators and city hall staff, professional services such as legal and auditing services, office equipment and supplies, and costs associated with running City Hall. The budget contains negotiated increases in salaries of city employees of three per­ cent for non-union personnel, three percent for unionized fire and Department of Public Works personnel, and 3.5 to 4 percent for unionized police personnel. The budget also contains a six percent salary increase for City Manager Jeff Mansfield, from $69,580 budgeted in 2002­ 2003 to $73,820 budgeted for 2003-2004. Manshum said Mansfield came to the council at one point and asked for his sal­ ary increase to be reduced to the three per­ cent received by other non-union employ­ ees, but the council s?.:d it preferred to stick to the terms of the contract signed with Mansfield when he was evaluated this past January. The contract gave him three per­ cent for the first six months, another three percent for the next six months, and a $250 per month match for his retirement fund. The special hearing on the budget will be held in the City Council chambers at City Hall. The council meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Copies of the budget are available at City Hall. In other action at Tuesday’s meeting: • The council heard a complaint from Scott Bowman, manager of the Hastings 4 movie theater. The theater is one of a num­ ber of businesses charged a special assess­ ment each year to maintain downtown parking areas. 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Bowman said three of the movies cur­ rently showing at the theater run over two hours, and it is upsetting to movie patrons to come out of the theater and find a ticket on their car. Senior citizens who have diffi­ culty using the free parking lot behind the theater are especially affected by the city’s refusal to make exceptions to the parking rules for theater patrons. Bowman said. City councilmember Dave Jasperse ad­ vised Bowman to send a letter to the city asking that the matter be reconsidered as an issue separate from the special assessment issue, because the assessment has been on­ going for years and affects all the down­ town businesses whose parking areas are maintained by the city. City councilmember Dave McIntyre said some customers of the theater are from out of town and do not know parking regula­ tions in the city. He asked if there couldn’t be some resolution to the theater parking problem. A prior investigation of the matter by the council led to no action being taken to change the situation, according to Mayor Campbell. • The council approved the filing of a $621,600 grant application with the Michi­ gan Department of Transportation Critical Bridge Program. The grant would pay for the replacement of the deck of the Michi­ gan Avenue Bridge over the Thomapple River as well as miscellaneous structural repairs to the bridge. While the bridge is safe and continues to pass routine inspec­ tions, Mansfield said, its deck is failing and the bridge “looks terrible.” The city has submitted a like grant request in the past and been turned down. • The city accepted a bid from Detroit Salt Co. for $49,180 to provide 1,158 tons of road salt for next winter. • The city agreed to extend to June 4 a purchase agreement between the city and CoDee Stamping Co. fo. property located in the Hastings Business Park, located off Star School Road on Enterprise Drive. Co­ Dee is currently operating out of the Incu­ bator and has been unable to build a build­ ing in the business park because of a down­ turn in the economy, a company representa­ tive told the council. Had the company been unable to extend the purchase agree­ ment, it would have lost a $1,850 deposit it made on the $18,500 purchase price of the property. Fire damages Mill’s Landing by Susan Temere Staff Writer A small grease fire was quickly con­ tained at the Mill’s Landing restaurant in Hastings on North Jefferson Street early Tuesday morning and it was open for busi­ ness again on Wednesday. The restaurant was closed Tuesday, May 27, because of the fire. Andrea Purdun, daughter of owners Roland and Jan Curtiss, said damage was minimal and no one was hurt. “It could have been a lot worse, but an employee acted quickly and grabbed a fire extinguisher." said Purdun. “Then he called the fire department and they finished it up. “It was just a buildup of food wc couldn't get to under the grill,” Purdun said. “We had to call a cv.npany to disman­ tle the grill and power wash it.” She said the grill was not damaged. “The grill is gas," Purdun said. “So there’s not a bunch of electrical wires to damage.” She said (he cost will be in the cleanup and a day's lost wages. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris added that the fire extinguishing agent will be a large part of the cleanup. The grease fire was underneath the grill," Caris said. “We only used one fire extin­ guisher.” The fire chief said he didn’t sec any smoke damage from the fire. He said an ex­ haust fan was sucking smoke out of the building. He estimated damage at $3,000 to $4,000. The owners are not aware of the fire said Purdun. “He doesn’t know yet,” she said. “He’s on vacation in Alaska on a boat. We can’t contact him until he gets a hotel room on Monday." Middleville Stagecoach Park dedication is this Saturday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The landscaping is finished, the gazebos are spruced up, the horses are ready, the dedication of Stagecoach Park will be held Saturday, May 31, beginning at 11 ajn. Village manager Bryan Groesbeck said, "This is a wonderful opportunity to thank all those who helped make this park a real­ ity.” Work on the park began with the paving of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail several years ago. Several designs were discussed before the e* ting plan was created. This one reflects Middleville’s history with bricks, benches and the authentic reproduc­ tion of a stagecoach. The historic reproduc­ tion lamp posts will become part of the downtown signature. Horses will bring the Stagecoach to its summer home on Saturday, there will be just a few short speeches, food, and even music. Following the ceremony the Thomapple Trail Association will hold a trail cleanup. Any trail user can bring their brooms, leaf blowers (gas powered, of course), toppers and clippers to the beginning of the trail at about 12 JO p.m. One group will work sweeping the paved part of the trail since twigs and small branches have come down on it with the last few wind storms. Another group will go to the part of the trail from McCann to Irving roads to help clear some larger downed trees and branches so the trail can be mowed. Groesbeck says, “Come join the fun and celebrate our new park.” POLTCEBEAT Local teen accused of sexual assault Brown’s Carpet damaged by fire by Susan Temere StaffWriter A fire was contained to the warehouse of Brown’s Carpet One & Custom Interiors on 221 North Industrial Park Drive in Hastings at 9 pan. Sunday, May 25. The warehouse or storage building is at­ tached to the showroom, which is the main building. But the showroom was not dam­ aged. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans said a firewall of 5/8 drywall prevented the fire from reaching the main building. Also, he credited the department’s ther­ mal-imaging camera for detecting the seat of the fire quickly and thereby helping fire­ fighters contain it. “Twenty or thirty seconds after firefight­ ers went into the warehouse, they knocked out the fire,” Caris said. “When they went into the smoke-filled building, they couldn’t see anything. The camera directed them to the exact location of fire.” Store manager Ken Moore credited a new alarm system that alerted everyone to the fire, otherwise they wouldn’t have fcn-jwn about it until flames were visible. “We put in a smoke detection system and that saved us,” Caris said. "The fire depart­ ment did come in the front door with hoses, but they left only one little wet spot. They did a fine job; we appreciate their effort.” Caris said he saw about 24 carpet rolls in the warehouse that had some degree of flame damage. He also estimated that some boxes of ceramic and hardwood floor tile were probably rendered worthless because of the fire. Moore said most of the destroyed mate­ rial was waiting for installation. “We reruined open for business,” he said. “It was a small inconvenience; it won’t affect our performance.” He said the owner spent the night as a safety precaution, just to be sure nothing rekindled. Moore estimated that it will take one or two weeks to get soot out of the storage area. “There’s lots of soot to clean up,” Moore said. “If we put a new piece of carpeting back there, it won’t get the smell. He said the cause of the fire is still a mystery because the area has no electrical problems or appliances, though some are speculating a cigarette butt. He said the damage will be more than $5,000. HASTINGS — A Hastings man was charged with two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 22, on West Green Street, said the Hastings Police Department. Th'e*ffi6(hcr of the 13-yexr^ollFvittifrVcit1e(l police when she was awakened by her daughter after the assault. Justin Davis, 18, fled the scene before police arrived. Later that morning, a Prairieville Township police officer spotted Davis on Fiona Road after receiving a tip that he might be in the area, police said. After a brief foot chaw, Davis was apprehended by a Michigan Slate Police trooper. A $100,000 bond was set. A hearing was been scheduled. Man arrested in domestic assault HASTINGS — A 28-year-old Hastings man was arrested for assaulting his 22-yearold wife Friday, May 23, at 3:23 ajn. in the 600 block of North Hanover Street, the Hastings Police Department said. He struck the victim in the ear during an on-going argument that started earlier in the evening at a local bar, police said. Medical treatment was not sought and the victim declined assistance from the Victim Services Unit. Break-in reported at SE Elementary HASTINGS — Southeastern Elementary School was broken into during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 17, said the Hastings Police Department. Perpetrators broke a window to enter the school. However, nothing was reported missing, police said. Female teen held In domestic dispute HASTINGS — Hastings Police Department arrested an 18-year-old female in the 500 block of Montgomery Street for domestic violence and being a minor in possession by consumption of alcohol May 17, Saturday, said Hastings Police Department Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Her blood alcohol level registered .17 on a preliminary breath test. It is illegal for a minor to have a blood alcohol level of .02 or higher, Leedy said. Her ex-boyfriend, a 24-year-old male of Hastings, suffered a bloody nose in the do­ mestic dispute. Burglars take computers, monitors HASTINGS — The Arts Hatchery building at Fish Hatchcry Park, used by the Thor­ napple Arts Council, was broken into May 17, said Hastings Police Department. Officers said they found a door forced open. Four computer towers and two monitors were missing. The entire building was dusted for prints and evidence was collected at the scene. Police said the case is under investigation pending results from the lab. Car taken In for repairs stolen HASTINGS — A 1989 Buick Regal was stolen from Spencer’s Towing and Recov­ ery Thursday, May 15. The owner said she parked her vehicle in the lot the previous day for repairs. But Spencer’s contacted her about the whereabouts of the car. She said the keys and wallet were left in the car. The vehicle was recovered in the 1400 block of West Green Street and towed to the police department. Vermontville man held in alcohol offense HASTINGS — A Vermontville man was charged with drunk driving, third offense, a felony; driving with a suspended license; and, open intoxicants in a motor vehicle May 17, said Hastings Police Department. Also, 30-year-old Roydan Howard’s registration plate was improper and confiscated, police said. A hearing was set for May 28. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 29. 2003 - Page 19 ATHLETES, continued from page 1 Some bu.» routes may also he eliminated (one already has), and the school will forego purchasing any new buses, accord* mg tn the new budget. Administrators arc looking everywhere for savings. Schocsscl said, including re­ ducing non-pcrsonncl operating expenses. Such expenses were also targeted this past January when the district instituted a 50 percent spending freeze on equipment and supplies for the remaining months of the current schtwl year. At that time schooi districts across Michigan lost promised 2002-2003 school aid due to state revenue shortfalls. Hastings was cut $233,783. which resulted in a reduction of the pcr-pupil stale aid of $64.79 per student. The new budget reflects a $171,045 defi­ cit in the 2002-2003 budget, which is scheduled to be covered by the district s fund balance (savings account) in 2004. The fund balance will end the year at a low $623,000. In an effort to boost the savings account balance next year, the district has scheduled $74,217 to be put back into sav­ ings. which will still only give the district a little less than $700,000 in its fund balance. That is much less than school auditors ad­ vise — usually a district should have at least 10 percent of its current budget in sav­ ings. meaning Hastings should have $2.38 million socked away for a rainy day. Fund balance revenues aren't even strictly for rainy days. Schoesscl said. Be­ cause the state is late making its first school aid payment lo the district each fall, the fund balance has to be used for cash flow­ purposes until the state aid arrives. Even the projected enrollment in the new budget represents another way the district is ensuring enough money will be on hand to cover expenses. The new budget projects a drop in enrollment ot 32 students, from 3.333 to 3.300. “We don't think it will drop 32 students." Schocsscl said, but the district is trying lo be “very conservative" in its projections. If the district even matches this year's enrollment next year, it will receive $214,400 in revenues for which it has not bud-geted expenditures (32 students limes the $6,700 per student foundation allow­ ance). In one area, revenues will remain the same. The new budget projects that local property tax revenues will remain the same as last year. $2.2 million. The amount of taxes levied arc subject to the Hcadlcc Amendment limiting taxable valuation in­ creases to the rate of inflation, meaning Hastings taxes will be rolled back to 17.7540 mills instead of the usual 18. While the district could ask for the Head­ lee Amendment to be waived, no other pos­ sibility for raising school revenue is open to districts. Schoesscl said. Proposal A. which limited the amount of property taxes paid in Michigan and in­ creased the state sales tax by two percent, only allows districts to ask voters for up to three mills of “regional enhancement mil­ lage." Such millage requests must be agreed upon by everyone within an inter­ mediate school district, however. Hastings and Delton arc the only two members of the Barry Intermediate School District, but Delton is already going to voters with a bond proposal next September and is un­ likely to want to make any enhancement millage requests. The new budget calls for spending $7,215 per pupil in 2003-2004, a reduction of $226 per pupil from the current year. That figure includes a projection of $6,700 per student in state aid. the same amount al­ located by the state last year, although with the January aid cuts. Hastings dropped to per-pupil state aid of $6,635 in the 2002­ 2003 school year. While Gov. Jennifer Granholm has pledged to keep the prom­ ised foundation allowance of $6,730 per student for this coming year. Sc noesscl said, she and state legislators are cutting state aid for such things as programs for atrisk kids, vocational education and special education. “Calegoricals." as the special stale aid is called, have taken a hit in the Hastings budget, showing decreases in state aid for vocational education, adult educa­ tion. and gifted and talented programs. A large $1 million grant the district was given to help students read, which was supposed to be spread over several years, was cut by $175,000 by the stale. Money from the Barry Intermediate School District to fund special education provided by the Hastings School District was cut as the BISD faces its own cuts in special education funding. Such cuts are particularly galling to educators who say state- and federally-mandated special edu­ cation programs are never fully funded by the legislative bodies mandating them. Thus, not only arc local school districts pay ing for special education programs for which the state should actually pay. with the new cuts, local districts will even be pay ing more. ' It bothers us immensely because we arc obliged to provide special education serv­ ices." Schocsscl said, "and if we don't get the money to support that wc have to go rob our general fund." The district is projecting a loss of $46,333 in federal funds compared lo last year, including $27,545 in funds that went to career exploration. Ironically, the loss of federal dollars comes at a time when new federal legisla­ tion has heaped yet more financial burdens on school districts. No Child Left Behind legislation requires districts to make “Ade­ quate Yearly Progress" every school year or risk having some or all of their staff members fired or risk getting taken over by the state. Yet the NCLB legislation is grossly underfunded, which means much of the cost of implementing the legislation, which requires more paperwork, possibly more staff, and better trained (thus better paid) staff, will fall on individual school districts. Director of Educational Services Chris Cooley said, however, that despite the cur­ rent budget problems. NCLB can be imple­ mented. “It is going to be difficult, but it won't be impossible." he said. One bright spot on the revenue horizon will be added state aid received by the dis­ trict for some 100 St. Rose elementary stu­ dents who will be receiving some instruc­ tion from the Hastings School District. St. Rose, a Catholic parochial school, has asked Hastings to give its students instruc­ tion in music, physical education and art. Schocsscl said. St. Rose students in grades one through six will be provided the in­ struction. he said. That means the district can collect a por­ tion of the students' foundation allowance — 8 percent — from the slate of Michigan. The extra revenue from St. Rose students actually resulted in the new budget show­ ing an increase of $186,503 in state per-pu­ pil aid for 2003-2004. up from $193 mil­ lion to $19.49 million. Part of that revenue increase, however, reflects that the district didn't actually receive $6,700 m 2002­ 2003. instead only receiving $6,635 per student. Thus what looks like an increase for next year is actually due partly to a de­ crease this year. Altogether the budge projects revenues ot $23,884,636. Expenditures are budgeted at $23,810,419. For the most part, expenditure categories show- decreases, such as a loss of $100,874 in the "Added Needs" category because of loss of state and federal aid. a decrease of $24,988 in school administration supplies, and a decrease of $94,350 in technology­ purchases. Some items must forever go up. how­ ever. and once again the district's pay ments for employee health insurance and retire­ ment benefits have increased. Health care costs arc projected to increase 17.57 per­ cent. Schoesscl said. Expenditures in the instructional employee benefits category arc projected to increase $215,260. from $3.85 million to $4 million. Such a large increase may once again have an impact on teachers' bottom lines Their contracts, as well as contracts for support staff and bus drivers, expire June 30. and provisions for who pays health care premiums will proba­ bly be a bone of contention between the bargaining units. In some previous years the staff has been asked to use a small por­ tion of its salaries to pay for health insur­ ance. The budget also projects an increase in utility costs, from $1,075,785 TO $1,081,275. As usual, food service and athletic budg­ ets are kept separate from the general fund. The food service fund projects an increase in expenditures from $719,000 to $766,600. The athletic fund projects a de­ crease in expenditures from $376,014 to $357,592. partially due to decreased sup­ port from the general fund. However, unusual this year is the addi­ tion of a budget for the new Community Education and Recreation Center. The cen­ ter is currently under construction and is set to open this coming September. The new CERC budget posits expendi­ tures of $584,455 and revenues of $611.060. Director of Operations Steve Harbison did research on similar facilities to find out what their revenues and costs were in order to arrive at the budget esti­ mates, Schocsscl said. The CERC budget even predicts a small profit, he said. How- ■ IF WE DON'T HAVE IT, WE CAN GET IT!" Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings .. Call (269)948-8000 Today! Exceeding Expectations is GMC Wt ARE PROfESSONAL GRADE a Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Borne Signs, Soles Ryan Madden. Soles Amy Piper. Soles www.drelstxichmotors.com Family Tradition SMES. HOURS: Mon & Wed unhl 8 Tue. Thu 4 Fn until 6 Saturday until 2 Eric Dreistxjch. President Chris Silverman. Finance Mrg SfRWfHQVK: Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu 4 Fn 8-5 More incentives just announced... 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Schoesscl said the budget crunch was unexpected two years ago when the district asked voters to approve a $10 million bond issue for the center. Even up until this past December, when rumblings of a stale budget shortfall began, “things were look­ ing generally OK" for school revenue. Schocsscl said. By that time, even if the district had decided to postpone the CERC project until the economy turned around, construction was so far advanced the dis­ trict had to continue the project, he said. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAI PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Clifford Craven, unmarried (original mortgagors) to The CIT Group/Consumer Finance. Inc . Mortgagee, dated October 16. 2002. and recorded on October 22. 2002 Document #1069952 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2003. among Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Salomon Brothers Mortgage Secunbes VII, Inc.. Litton Loan Servicing LP and U.S. Bank National Association, Salomon Mortgage Loan Trust, CBASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-CBi. without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated November 29. 2072. which was recorded on May 2. 2003, Document No. 1103342. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THREE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 13/100 dol­ lars ($309,877 13). including interest at 9.990% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wHI be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings.-Mi>at 1:00 p.m.. on June 26. 2003 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: situated in the Prairieville. County of Barry. State of Michigan: PARCEL B Part of the Northwest 1/4 ot Section 16, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, desenbed as: Beginning at a point on the center­ line ot Bendere Road which ts South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 1329.22 feet, and East 210.00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 36; thence East 210.00 feet along said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 10 min­ utes 33 seconds East 688.63 feet parallel to the West line of said Section to a traverse line along ‘Little Long Lake’; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 27.26 feet; thence South 51 degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds Wc.M 236.65 feet to the termnus of said traverse line; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 847.40 feet parallel to the West line of said section to the place of beginning. Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof as Bendere Road Also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as described below. This desenpbon indudes the land from the traverse line to the walers edge except the West 150 feet Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.0 fee? thereof as Bendere Road Also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as desenbed below. This description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge Except the West 150 feel. PARCEL C: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, desenbed as: Beginning at a point which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 second*, bast 1328.22 feet and East 420 00 feet from the Northwest cor­ ner of said Section 36; thence East 249.40 feet; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 19 seconds West 594.13 feet to a traverse line along tittle Long Lake', thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 257.81 feet to the terminus o* said traverse line; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 688 83 reel parallel to the West line of said Northerly 33 00 feet thereof as Bendere Road, also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as desenbed below. This description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge. PARCEL B AND C SUBJECT TO THE FOL­ LOWING EASEMENT: Being in part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, more particularly desenbed as being 20 00 feet on each side of the following described centerline for ingress and egress to be used with others Beginning at a point on the cen­ terline of Bendere Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds east 1328 22 feet and East 650 00 feel from the Northwest cor­ ner of said Section, thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes West 330.00 feet, thence South 89 degrees West 190 00 feet, thence South 47 degrees West 180 00 feet, thence South 87 degrees West.125 00 feet to the point of begin­ ning. PP#: 06-012-036-001 -20 37037. The redemption penod shall be 12 monthjs) from the date of such sale. Dated May 22. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1306 Trott 4 Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File #200317511 Team M (6/12) Take your color film for professional processing, to J-Ad's PRINT PLUS �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 29. 2003 West Nile virus threat not as bad as feared by David T. Young Editor The West Nile Virus threat in Michigan is real, but it's not as serious as being re­ ported by some officials and the media. James Rutherford, environmental health director for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night. “Even though this is something we should be con­ cerned about, we need to put it into proper perspective.” Rutherford said human deaths as a result of the West Nile virus are very rare, and the vast majority of those involve people over age 65 or those who have compromised im­ mune systems. He acknowledged that Michigan now has the second highest rate of incidence in the nation. The disease in America was first re- 'Buckle Up or Pay Up’ campaign under way Police agencies throughout Barry County are involved through June I in a nation­ wide campaign sponsored by the Office of Highway Safety Planning. The campaign taigcts drivers and their passengers who fail to wear scat belts, said Hastings Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. In Micnigan. the current use of safety belts is 75 percent with national use at 78 percent. More than 50 percent of motorists or passengers killed last year were unre­ strained. Nearly half could have survived if they had buckled up. "Officers throughout Barry County arc targeting drivers, as well as their passen­ gers who fail to wear scat belts." Leedy warned. Agencies involved in the campaign in­ clude the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. Hastings Police Department and the Prairieville and Barry townships' police de­ partments. "...This campaign is not about writing tickets — it's about saving lives," Leedy said. ported in New York and the east coast in 1999 and since then it has spread west. West Nile, which gets its name from the re­ gion where it was first discovered, is car­ ried by mosquitoes and its most devastating effects arc on birds, particularly blue jays and crows. Some horses also have been in­ fected. but a vaccine has been develop to help them fight it. No vaccine has been de­ veloped for humans. Domestic pets such as dogs and cats also may be at risk, but they generally fight off the virus well. Rutherford said 51 people were said lo have died from the West Nile virus in 2tN>2. tour of them in Kent County. The vast ma­ jority of deaths. 33. were reported from Oakland and Wayne counties. . The health department official said there is a program under way in which citizens arc encouraged to report birds who have died within the last 48 hours and have them tested. He also said an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, noting that reducing or eliminating mosquitoes' opportunities to bite and perhaps infect humans. He sug­ gested people not be active outdoors from “If you've got standing waler, you’ve got breeding grounds for mosquitoes.” Ruther­ ford said. The health department's program about the West Nile virus will be presented again on Thursday. June 26 at the Baltimore Township Hall to area members of the Michigan Townships Association. dusk to dawn and that they remove all things that attract the flying pests. TK board discusses special ed busing issues by Patricia Johns Staff Writer More than 20 parents of special educa­ tion students and some of the drivers on these bus routes attended the special school board meeting May 2Ito express concerns about proposed changes in transportation of special cd students. The Kent Intermediate School District has recommended to the 20 districts in the KISD that combining busing for special education students throughout the district would save money and provide more grant application opportunities. The bus drivers would become employees of the KISD. Dean Transportation, a private company, would provide routes and scheduling through a contract with the KISD Districts must decide about this change by the end of May. Then the drivers must make a decision about whether they want to go to the KISD by June 6. It is estimated that the district would save as much as $160,000 this year if this new system is ap- ...when only the best will do! Class of 2003 Graduation ANNOUNCEMENTS plus Napkins and Accessories Stop jn and view the special catalog. PRINT PLUS at J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on Highway M-43 • 945-9554 proved. Parents in the audience brought said they worry this decision is being made loo hast­ ily. Superintendent Kevin Konarska told the parents that the reason the decision was not on the agenda was that they have not received enough information. The board has scheduled a second special meeting for Thursday. May 29. at 7:30 p.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg school and Commu­ nity library lo discuss this option. Other parents told the board that a deci­ sion to go with the KISD plan would im­ pact kids and the drivers who befriend and support them. Board President Dave Smith told the par­ ents that everything possible was being done to investigate this proposal thor­ oughly. The district has held meetings with drivers, parents and the superintendent has met with KISD representatives. Konarska told the board and parents that more information should be coming to the board by the middle of this week. Only if there is enough information will the board make a decision about the cooperative transportation system. One parent asked what was being done to improve the special education program at TK. Konarska explained that in tight budgetary times, the goal was to keep the current programs in place. 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Amy Eascy. Erin Fish. Joel Gibbons, Arica Newton. Rebekah Nicholson, Colette Puruckcr. Kerianne Sherwood. Nicole Swartz, Samantha Wallace. LEGAL NOTICE Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES P.C.. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by: Da.rid L. Walley and Jodie Walley, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. (‘MERS"), solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 12. 2001, and recorded on September 6. 2001, in Document Number 1066056, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND SEV­ ENTY THREE AND 00 100 DOLLARS ($155,073,00), including interest at 7% per annum Under the power of sale '•ontoned in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock p.m., on July 3. 2003. Said premises are situated in City of Detton, Barry County. Mchigan. and are described as: File Number 08-0356156 PARCEL 1 A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 7. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 96 FEET SOUTH 36 DEGREES WEST OF THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF LOT 26 OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO GWIN'S GROVE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES WEST 171 30 FEET TO CROOKED LAKE; THENCE SOUTH 43 DEGREES WEST 85 6 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57-1/2 DEGREES ZAST 165 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES EAST 65 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. 'n which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 22. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., CMEHS"), solely as nominee ?or Lender and Lenders successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (6/26) 98 DODGE 1500 SHOVTBOX 4X4 52K. SLT. 360. REDUCED* Dreisbach Vera Ehlers and U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, to see if the federal government can pay more of the costs they have mandated. Board member Kim Selleck reminded parents that the goal of the district was to provide the best education possible to all the students in the district. Sometimes this means having special education students transported to other schools and programs. Sometimes this means sending students to the KISD skills center or to college pro­ grams. Smith asked parents with questions to call the administration. Konarska told the parents that he would contact them if it looked like the decision would be discussed at the special meeting Thursday. May 29. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! SALES MWkS Send them... Mon 4 Wed irti 8 Tue. Thu 4 Fn until 6 Saturday until 2 The BANNER SHYKtHOWfr Subscribe by calling... Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue Thu 4 Fn 8-5 616-945-9554 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-06-05.pdf 77bf798466071809575acbb776cf018e PDF Text Text Lake O police chief chosen Lakewood names volleyball coach See Story on Page 13 See Story on Page 11 Mayors’ ritual is a strange one See Story on Page 21 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings LifeWalk to benefit local Alpha Center The annual LifeWalk to benefit the Alpha Women's Center will begin at 9 aun. Saturday, June 14, at Tyden Park. Registration begins there at 8 a.m. A Christian, pro-life organization. Alpha's mission is to “save lives" by providing an array of free services to women with crisis pregnancies and to offer counseling to those who have experienced abortions. The non-profit Alpha Women’s Center in Hastings opened its doors in 1996. Services offered include free pregnancy tests, confidential counsel­ ing, ultrasounds, abortion recovery and material support for items like maternity and baby clothing, diapers, formula and baby furniture. People who want to walk in the June 14 event are welcome to pick up pledge sheets at the Alpha Women's Center office, located upstairs at 136 L Stale St. Pledge sheets are also avail­ able at many area churches. The first 100 walkers to complete the walk will receive a special gift from a local business. Each person who raises $150 will receive a LifeWalk T-shirt, $250 in pledges includes a gift of a visor and T-shirt; $500 includes a long-sleeved T-shirt and a visor. ‘Fountain Fridays’ to start June 20 “Fridays at the Fountain" will be held the Barry County courthouse lawn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. start­ ing June 20. Sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council, the series will feature a vari­ ety of artists and music. The schedule is as follows: June 20: Francesca Amari will per­ form Broadway show tunes and music from the ’40s. June 27: Brian Morris will sing and play the guitar to classical and jazz music. July 4: No concert. July 11: Patti Ann Lea and Friends will feature Celtic music and folk tunes. July 18: The Thomapple Art's Council's /outh Theatre program stu­ dents perform skits and songs. July 25: To be announced. Aug. 1: The Best of Thomapple Players, a local community theater group, hosts a variety of songs and music. Aug. 8: To be announced. In the case of rain, concerts will move to the Thomapple Art's Council building at 117 W. State St., in the Fish Hatchery Park. For further information, call 945­ 2002. ANNER MS1IM6S Ml 4WM-1MI Thursday, June 5, 2003 VOLUME 150, NO. 23 HEWS BRIEFS USTINGS PUBLIC UBRMY 121S CHURCH ST School year shortened, days extended Alternative Ed program axed; Athletic Boosters rescue sports program by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Pay-to-play athletic fees for next year will be $75 per sport at Hastings High School and $50 at Hastings Middle School. The fee structure was initially proposed at $175 per sport at the high school and $100 at the middle school, according to School Superintendent Carl Schoessel, but the Hastings Athletic Boosters promised to donate enough to the district to reduce the cost to $75 and $50. The fees were announced at a special budget hearing of the Hastings School Board Monday. The pay-to-play program is one of many cuts the district has had to make in anticipation of a reduction in 2003­ 2004 state aid. Also announced at the hearing was the elimination of the high school Alternative Education Program. Some 30 high school students in.the program will have to ■ eturn to regular education classrooms next fall. Budget cuts will also require students to attend school a half hour longer each day next year, with the up sid* that the school year will be shorter. The school year next fall will start Sept. 4 and end May 21. Budget cuts also include stripping the district's counseling services down to bare bones, switching Southeastern Elemen­ tary’s cvcry-day/half-day kindergarten pro­ gram to an all-day/cvery-othcr-day pro­ gram. and getting rid of B sports in the middle school. The good news, according to Schoessel, is that the majority of 26 teachers laid off at the May board meeting st.nuld get their jobs back. Recall notices will be announced at the June 10 board meeting. “It appears we’ll be able to recall nearly everyone,” Schoessel said. Also good news was that block schedul­ ing at the high school and team leaching at the middle school was preserved, he said. Because fewer staff members are required with regular scheduling, elimination of block scheduling had been looked at as one way to save money. According to Schoes­ sel. school staff indicated at every district meeting held to discuss budget concerns that the preservation of block scheduling and team teaching should be made the highest priority. Hastings and other districts arc facing se­ vere budget crunches due to dwindling slate revenues that ha' c created huge short­ falls in this year's and next year’s school aid budget. School districts won’t know exactly what amount of school aid will be forthcoming for 2003-2004 until later this summer, Schoessel said. Hastings won’t know what its enrollment is until even later. Those two unknowns — the amount of per-pupil state aid Michigan schools will receive and the amount of students who will be able to re­ See SCHOOL BOARD, page 5 More HEWS BRIEFS on r’age 2 I can’t believe I did it! Monique Hoyle of Delton... You've just won the Division III state championship in the open 800-meter run! What are you going to do now? Three area school districts to have ‘3-for-2’ contests Three area school districts will have “ threc-for-two” contests in board of educa­ tion elections Mor day. June 9. Three candidates are seeking two open four-year positions on the boards in the Thornapple Kellogg, Maple Valley and Lake wood districts. The Delton and Hast­ ings districts will have two candidates un­ opposed for two open slots. The following is a rundown of the candi­ dates, according to their districts, and their responses to questions: Thornapple Kellogg What do a farmer, the owner of a train­ ing and development company and some­ one who has experience in quality control in the manufacturing sector have in com­ mon? * They all arc running for positions on the Thornapple Kellogg School Board. Incumbent Marty Wenger and newcom­ ers Jimmy Nelson and Tom Ward were asked questions by the Sun and News about the recent decision to replace the natural grass with synthetic turf on the football field, the financial crunch the district faces, other threats to the district and other com­ ments. Marty Wenger is running for his third term on the school board. He is a life-long resident of Middleville and the father of seven children. Two have already gradu­ ated and five more are attending TK schools. He is a dairy farmer and a TK High School grad and ex-football player. He has served on the committee that Classical guitar concert is June 6 Classical guitarist Brian Karbowski will be in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, June 6, al the Middleville Christian Reformed Church, 708 W. Main St. The free concert will begin the church’s summer concert series. Karbowski will play a wide variety of musical selections, including tradi­ tional classical guitar pieces, Latin and South American music and contempo­ rary songs. The performer, who hails from Saginaw, gives guitar lessons and for­ merly taught the instrument at GRCC. PRICE 50* Meth lab problem alarming Michigan State Police Trooper Dale Lynema investigates a suspected metham­ phetamine lab on Marsh Road in Orangeville. Some chemicals, (pictured on ground) a finished product and a pipe bomb were found during a police search of the home. See story on page 16. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) spearheaded the 1995 construction of the middle school and the current work now going on. Tom Ward has worked in manufactur­ ing for more than 20 years with a focus on quality control. Jimmy Nelson owns his own company and does on site leadership training. Why are you interested in running for a position on the TK board? Why should people vote for you? Ward says, “I am running for the school board because I care about the education opportunities for the young people in our community. 1 have two children in the school system and want the best for them and their peers. “Also, I have a history of volunteering in this community and this school board posi­ tion is a natural extension of that effort. Lastly, 1 believe that we need to do better in preparing young people for what comes after their school career. We need to equip them with better problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the understand­ ing of what they can do to make a better contribution to our society and economy. “People should vole for me because they also hold those values. They should know that my history is ripe with providing op­ portunities for young people and that I have found innovative ways for the community to participate in that effort. Also, people should know that I have over 20 years of industry experience managing organiza­ tions and that many of the skills I've ac­ quired arc transferable to the business of running this school system." Nelson says. "I can offer teamwork and leadership to the board and the district. I am interested in improving accountability for staff and students. I would like to offer guidance to administrators and teachers on improving basic skills, evaluate and im­ prove innovation in the schools and prepare students for success follow ing graduation. Wenger secs the challenges facing the district as ones which will need everyone working together to solve. “I want to man­ age the future expansion of the district re­ sponsibly. I want to provide quality schools with quality educators, and to do this we must make good decisions to accommodate steady growth." What is your educational and work background and how will this affect your service on the board if you are elected? Wenger has been a dairy farmer his en­ tire life. He has attended Michigan Slate University and took other courses since he graduated. He has also completed courses through the Michigan Association of School Boards. He is very active in the community, including 4-H and his church. Nelson has a bachelor of science degree in biology, a master’s of management and a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychol­ ogy. He is owner of Nelson Training and Development. He has been active volun­ teering with the Science Olympiad team at the high school and as a mentor coordinator with the Barry County FIA. Ward has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Davenport University and a master's degree in business admini­ stration from Grand Valley State Univer- See ELECTIONS, page 2 City Band concerts canceled The Hastings City Band will not present concerts this summer, it has been an­ nounced. Band director Joe LaJoye will be unavail­ able due to various committments with fam­ ily. An attempt was made to obtain a direc­ tor for the dates which LaJoye was unable to conduct, but there were no directors able to fill in. Musicians as well as concert patrons should look for concerts to resume in the summer of 2004. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 5. 2003 tc rise, it becomes increasingly difficult to balance our budget without affecting pro­ grams. We also face a serious challenge in dealing with our district-wide facililiy needs. Our enrollment may be declining, but our facilities need to be maintained and improved. We obviously don’t need to add more classrooms, but we do need to im­ prove our facilities to allow our students the opportunity to compete on an academic and extracurricular level with other stu­ dents throughout the slate. We need to give our students the best possible chance to succeed in pursuing career or furthering their education once they graduate from Lakewood. Adequate facilities provide the environment that allow students to achieve their potential.” Pepper has worked in both the public and private sectors and said. “I believe my experience in both allows me to contribute ELECTION, continued from page 1 myself, hut I am excited about the possibil­ ity for more students to take advantage of one of the best stadiums in the area. Whether it is varsity football. JV. freshman girls' and boys’ soccer, band competitions and 78cr football. this will be a great addi­ tion to the district.” The administration and board will have to make some tough decisions this year due to the budget shortfall at the state level. Wht|L,would .>o\u do .to help the district rftlt out thesejough* Vcbnomic times? 4 Ward says. itIt ra­ tions has provided me with the opportunity to deal with cost minimization issues. I would look at areas where the schools are spending money to sec if they match the benefit derived. Often hidden costs can be found in duplication of services, mismatch of scheduled expenses to the timing of services, and managing utility costs better. I think this study should be done regardless of economic conditions in order 1° mini­ mize costs that do not directly relate to stu­ dent instruction. Nelson wants to make sure that the dis­ trict docs all it can to minimize waste and duplication of services. Team work and in­ novation can also help the district save money and get grants for programs. Wenger says. "I really think that working with our business manager, Alice Jansma. we have worked to be very budget con­ scious. Also on both construction projects we have managed with the help of the con­ struction management firm of Owen, Ames Kimball to get the biggest bang for the buck which we could. Often we were able to complete additional projects which had been put on the back burner.” What other issues (besides the budget crunch) do you see the Thornapple Kel­ logg District facing in the next year? Nelson wants to make sure that TK con­ tinues to recruit new teachers. “With the re­ cent wave of retirements, we are seeing a need for new teachers. I would like this to become a district that teachers want to work in. I want to see the transitions be­ tween the buildings become smoother. It would be great ’o have the staff at the high school be sure that the incoming middle school students are prepared and ready for the high school." Wenger stresses the role of the board member is to approve policy and hire the superintendent. "I want to see the district continue to work to make the district the best that it can be and manage growth re­ sponsibly.” Ward says he thinks that population growth is a looming issue. Projections show that by the 2006-2007 school year it is possible tnat the increased capacity of the local schools will be exceeded. The school board is and should be watching these num­ bers closely due to the impact they will have on class size, number of teachers, school lunch, bussing and ability to house an increased student population. "The 'No Child Left Behind* legislation is also going to be an issue going forward. This mandate places several constraints on the school system in terms of teacher utili­ zation. We may sec inefficient redeploy­ ment of teachers because of the "qualified instructor" limitations. This will only add to redundant costs, under utilization of substi­ tute teachers, and possible turnover of some very talented instructors. “Also, the requirement for annual yearlyprogress could become an issue if the schools fall into a trap of 'teaching to the MEAP tests.' I would not like to see the fo­ cus of providing opportunity to young peo­ ple impacted just because we need to do well on the MEAP tests." In closing. Nelson stressed the need for the district to work together and to focus on innovation and meeting the needs of stu­ dents. He stressed the need for leadership and teamwork. Ward said. “I had the opportunity to meet and discuss with several parents their thoughts on the school district. I want to thank them for their time and comments. Also. I want to invite all parents to become more involved with their children's educa­ tion. It is only through their input and par­ ticipation can we realize the goals of pro­ viding better educational opportunities for the young people of this community. Wenger stressed that in his years on the school board and in the future if elected the goal is “to do what is best for kids." He says that this is what motivates him to con­ tinue to serve. Tony Crosanol Marsha Bassett The election is on Monday. June 9. from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Voting will take place at Thomapple Kellogg High School for voters within ’he district except those in Carlton. Bownc. Campbell and Precinct 1 of Irving Township. Voters in Freeport Village. Carlton. Bownc. Campbell and Precinct 1 of Irving Township will vote at the Freeport Village Hall in the Freeport Community Center. Also on the ballot will be Ellen M. James. Gary P. Schenk and Richard W. Verburg who are running are fill six-ycar terms for Grand Rapids Community Col­ lege trustee. There arc three openings for trustees. agement division of the Michigan State Po­ lice as a department analyst. He was first elected to the school board in 1995 and now is seeking his third fouryear term. "I have served on every board committee and have held the position of board treas­ urer and board president. I believe my ex­ perience as a board member is an asset." he said. Pepper said he has a passion for Lake­ wood Public Schools and the role education plays in the community. "Serving on the board of education has been a privilege for me.” he said. "1 know that providing the best possible opportunity for each of the students at Lakewood to achieve their personal best has a positive impact on each of their lives. 1 would like to think that my role as a board member has Lakewood Lakewood voters will be choosing two trustees for the school board next Monday. June 9. Incumbent board president Joel Pepper will be the only name on the ballot. Two candidates have registered as write-in can­ didates. Gordon Kettel and Ronald Crosby, Jr. • Pepper lives in Lake Odessa and is a 1969 Luikcwood High School graduate. He has four children, three of whom graduated from I akewood and one is entering the eighth gtade. Pepper works for the emergency man- helped the district in providing that oppor­ tunity." He said the district faces many chal­ lenges. Declining enrollment and subse­ quent decline in funding support from the state creates senous fiscal challenges. "Unless and until the State Legislature confronts this problem, and creates a more equitable and stable funding source for public education. Lakewood will continue to deal with budget difficulties,” he said. "As revenues decline and costs continue We’re Swamped with Quality Trade-in’s... ■& WE’RE DEALING! 02 CHEVY 2500 DURAMAX DIESEL 4X4 LT PKG. BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRRANTY MOON ROOF CHROME WHEELS CD UKE NEW IN A OUT $29,995 $11,495 in the National Guard/Army Reserves. Gulf War veteran and has served 19 years. He works in personal management in a Lans­ ing post. Crosby attended Lakewood elementary schools and graduated from Lakewood adult education in 1988. His son. Cody, is in the fourth grade at West Elementary. 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He attended Ferris Slate Uni­ versity. where he studied welding and engi­ neering but he needed more variety. He has been in sales 21 years. He is also a public speaker with motivational and inspirational speeches. He has five children, three from a previ­ ous marriage. One son is a Marine in Iraq. He has one son. Chase, in the ninth grade at Lakewood High School. "The school must be doing something right.” he said. “I have seen a positive change in my son. The high school teachers have instilled enthusiasm. He said the Lakewood communities are most generous and not disconnected. “I have never met anyone here without a compassionate car­ ing heart.” He said Lakewood has some challenges. Funding is a major one. He said the com­ munity needs to step forward and take a more active leadership role in the schools. He also said the district needs to find ways to deal with change. When asked about specific issue facing Lakewood, such as athletic pay to play, dog drug searches, soda machines in the cafete­ ria or reduced busing, he said he would have to learn more about the specific situa­ tions before making statements. “1 am very serious about doing this job well. I know Lakewood is facing some tough times, but not all blessings arc sweet and not all curses are bitter," he said. • Crosby lives in Berlin Township-with a Saranac mailing address. He Is a s&gcant Family Tradition SALfS HOURS: Mon & Wed until 8 Tue Thu 4 Fn until 6 Saturday until 2 SERVICE HOURS Mon & Wed 8 7 Tue Thu 4 Fn 8-5 look at all the angles, listen to the com­ plaints and look into any allegations," he said. “The school board needs to build a consensus and work together, but it needs a dissenting voice once in awhile. Arguments arc very democratic. “I know the board can’t make everyone happy but it does have to balance the budget. “Some of the cuts hurt,” he said referring to the proposed cut in drafting classes. “But you have to cut where it hurts the least." “The proposed play for pay is a good idea but I have a concern for parents who can’t afford the fees.” He remembered fondly the sledding hill behind East Elementary and said he doesn’t want to sec it sold. “I don’t know the value, but I would like to sec the school keep and use the property. Crosby said an active kid doesn't get into trouble and thought more after school pro­ grams would help. He suggested a junior ROTC program. To keep the student population from de­ clining. the district needs to improve its im­ age to attract families. The district needs to keep up the MEAP test scores. He said he has read about possible school closings and feels this is a commu­ nity decision. "Each of Lakewood’s com­ munities has its own identity and pride." Maple Valley Voters will have a choice when they go to the polls next Monday for the Maple Valley School election. Incumbent Tim James and newcomers Connie Romain and Brian Green are vying for two, four-ycar scats, which currently arc held by James and Board President Mike Callton. on the Board of Education. Callton has decided against seeking re-elec­ tion. Tim James has served on the school board for seven years. He was first ap­ pointed in 1996 to fill a vacancy when a board member resigned. The following See ELECTION, page 14 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 5. 2003 - 3 The Good NeighBear and Henrietta admire the new helmets worn by KaJeigh Gaerther and Blake Walther. (Photos by Helen Mudry) I he State Farm Bear kept the crowd amused while waiting for the helmet giveaway. (Photos by Helen Mudry) Bike Jamboree distributes 275 safety helmets These Felpausch employees kept the crowd fed. Funds raised will help support future bicycle safety events. (Photos by Helen Mudry) welcomed participants from Hastings, Middleville. Nashville and Lake Odessa and the surrounding area to the Bike Jamboree May 31. (Photos by Helen Mudry) OPEN HOUSE Nikki Spurgeon shows Jody VanAman from the Lions Club her new helmet. NEW LISTING (Photos by Hejen Mudly) NEW LISTING SUNDAY JUNE 8‘ • 2-0 PM Bryce Spurgeon gets his helmet fitted by Trisha Stafford. (Photos by Helen Mudry) 6700 CUV RD. • NASHVILLE by Patricia Johns TMK-998 • Thomapple Twp., TK Schools - 3 TMK-325 - Maple Grow Twp, Mapto Way Schooto • 1998 buH three bedroom, two bath ranch home with walkout basement Two stall TMK-338 * Thomapple Twp., TK Schools * bedroom. 2 bath, full basement ranch home with central air, 3* stall garage, above ground pod. large shaded lot. paved drive and street. 2W-miles north of Middtevfle. 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Derek Edwards was a young man from Battle Creek who died from head injuries he suffered in an ac­ cident while riding his bicy­ cle. His mother later learned that a helmet might have prevented his death. She started a foundation that works to get helmets on children's heads while teaching them about safety. Several previous Derek Ed­ wards Jambon.es had been supported by Felpausch. Pennock Health Services hopes everyone learns that they can be safe, protect their brains while skate­ boarding. roller blading and cycling and have fun. too. Going through the safety course was an important part of the bike jamboree. There were eight stations where riders could learn safety tips. (Photos by Helen Mudry) we want your ] opinions... Send us a letter! The Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B - Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 5. 2003 Maybe we should pay our high school athletes to play In My Own Opinion,.. Everyone should share pain during hard times These are perilous times, when just about every unit of American government doesn’t seem to have enough money, so it is crucial that public funds be spent wisely and reluc­ tantly. We’re finally calling this slowdown a recession, a time when the national govern­ ment has gone from record budget surpluses to record budget deficits, when all 50 states are cutting programs and services, when school districts arc looking at laying off teach­ ers and staff and when cities have to go the extra mile just to avoid going in the hole. Such economic troubles are widespread, like an epidemic. Thus, government must take the lead in finding even better ways to be good stewards of the people’s tax dollars. And everyone must share in the sacrifices. This is why it was troubling last week that the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted 6-2 to continue to pay themselves per diems when they attend Michigan Associa­ tion of Counties (MAC) conferences. This was an excellent opportunity for County Board members to show they are concerned about hard times, but the majority dropped the ball. For those not sure what per diems are, they are payments to commissioners for at­ tending meetings. They are paid a certain base salary, per diems, mileage, a pretty nice insurance package, and they get retirement benefits if they serve at least six years. Some commissioners, according to recent records, have been able to secure them­ selves well over $20,000 a year for what is supposed to be a part-time job. We do not begrudge public officials being paid reasonable sums for their services. However, Barry County now has a system that encourages board members to be put on as many commissions and committees as they possibly can to increase those per diem payments. One troubling example is the presence of three County Board members serv­ ing on the Parks and Recreation Commission, when just one would be sufficient. One not only gets her per diems and mileage, but also receive another stipend for being sec­ retary. We have noticed local city council, township board and school bo: rd members are paid an annual salary, which might make more sense for county commissioners. They also go to conferences intended to improve their skills, but as far as we know, (hey are paid only for mileage and expenses. They don’t receive any kind of per diem to attend the conference, they simply are forgiven the costs to go. The Barry County commissioners might be quick to point out that the extra money they make attending these MAC conferences and other meetings really amount to only a drop in the budget bucket. But that’s not the point. In hard economic times, everyone — including public officials — should share in the pain and sacrifice. If it’s such a small amount, they should be more than willing to do their part to share the pain. Members of the State Legislature certainly looked greedy when they accepted a re­ cord high 38 percent pay raise a couple of years ago and then whined when Gov. Jenni­ fer Granholm suggested all of them take temporary pay cuts because of the budget cri­ sis. They should have accepted her challenge, at least to increase public confidence in them. Some used that old excuse that “it’s just a drop in the bucket,” but if everybody chipped in that drop, perhaps the bucket soon would be close to full. Every little bit helps. We hereby urge the County Board to take up the conference per diem issue again and this time do the right thing — absorb a little economic pain like everybody else. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics To the editor: Hastings athletes "pay to play." accord­ ing to the May 29 Banner, along with nc» replacement groomed for Superintendent Carl Schocssel's job. Someone should have surmised that he might retire someday. Who is the assistant now? Being a four-letter winner my senior year and captain of the football team, I sure think the pay to play is ridiculous. By rights, the players should be paid. Maybe a little "No play if I have to pay,” would be worth a try. The retired activist Dr. Atkinson should be able to remedy the situation. He maneu­ vered the bond issue for the Community Building. I wonder just how many in the community will use it. The school got their swimming pool they never would have got­ ten if they relied on it being voted for alone as a bond issue. That was one of the sneaki­ est deals put over the voting public in years — all puff and no facts. When it comes to kids in the community, two important individuals come to my mind. Bob King for the YMCA and Bill Kirkpatrick with the 4-H out at Algonquin Lake. There were no educated idiots to in­ terfere back then. Dr. Schowalter gave free physicals to athletes back in the 1940s. and no one even knew, it was no big deal. He was a very good person. Now they have to be bigger than life. Bob King had those kids glad to come to camp and they had the time of their lives. How many remember the swimming les­ sons and those cold mornings to boot? There was always a trip to the store on rafts or in canoes. Bob had a park named after him, but he deserves even more. Today, you have a glorified setting at the lake. I wonder who can pay to send their kids out there. We have a grand bunch running the school district. Are they going to make the superintendent's applicants jump through hoops to find the best? We even have one past school board member all excited to get back in and show them how. For years they’ve told us they’re going to cut back, but end up spending more. Tenure for teachers should end and we should break up the educational unions. They arc the most corrupt and the end re­ sult is less education. I didn’t sec any word in last week’s Ban­ ner article that the overpaid teachers were taking a little pay cut to save some of their brothers’ or sisters' teaching jobs, saying nothing of paying to help the athletes. ----. . 10TO0ES ...from Our Readers 1 noticed the media center personnel ( what arc they?) being laid off. If schools scrutinized counselors as well as the super­ intendent. they would be a big help to a lot of kids. I know at least one of these edu­ cated idiots, and one that is retired. Neither speaks very much for the educational staff. Nothing is down to earth. That's what a good heart giving will end up with. I hope that good heart is still giving and any kid wanting to go to camp will get the chance to go free, if need be. Not like some givers in Hastings. Get a tax credit in the millions then give some property to the city, and the city cats it up as a big deal. Where is com­ mon sense today? The Algonquin Lake Association owns the main 4-H building now and gets a pretty penny for any outsider to rent. Bill Kirkpatrick was the main push that I remember. When Bill went, so did the sum­ mer camp, as I know it; year after year they raised money through Christmas tree sales. It was a lot of work for Bill's work crews. Art Steeby was a partner and confidant of Bill's on tree production. There were 4-Hcrs from probably at least six different counties besides Barry throughout the summer. They would stop at the store for directions to the camp. Iro­ quois Trail to the camp was a mass of sand. Robert May, Boy Scouts all heroes To the editor: Robert May certainly is a credit to the Hastings community. I had never met him until Sunday, May 25, when he exhibited so much courage and perseverance in rescuing me from a near­ fatal canoeing accident on the Thomapple River. My son. Brent DeLoach, tried to flag down about 20 cars in hopes that somebody would stop to help pull me from the river to safety. Mr. May came through. He risked his own life and safety to accomplish his goal in such a heroic way. ------------------ [ Know Your Legislators: J U.S. Senate The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • AJi letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of th<« Jcs" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be detennined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Those were great times. I suppose if Sarah Lcpak had lived out there then she would have had the cops out to the 4-H all the time. The noise would have bothered her private lake pasture. It sure never bothered the Millers who built the house she lives in. Bill Kirkpatrick, his 4-H followers and families built that place. It sure shows what can be done. Many good kids grew up a lit­ tle more there. The 4-H livestock buyers were always invited to a meal there, with an outside speaker. That's no more... a loss for Barry County. As far as I've been told. Bill is in Texas, so if you sec this. Mr. &. Mrs. Bill, "Hello" from the 4-Hers of Barry County. The era back then and around Algonquin Lake will always be remembered by a lot of folks who experienced it. The 4-H camp, YMCA camp, and the swimming beach at the store in particular hold a lot of memo­ ries for so many. Now greed and better than thou art runs rampant at Algonquin Lake. My hats off to Bob King who now lives on Ottawa Trail. Bob and his Pudge would sure say Hi to you I sure wish I could go back 45 years. A lot of us are getting older. Donald Johnson, Middleville Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (All ot Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office. Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Presidents comment line: 1 -202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. How fantastic is it that such exemplary people exist? This same character also was shown by two women who stopped to help. Everyone seems to be so busy with their own lives, but it takes special courage to help someone else in need. May God bless these who help those in need. As for my son. I am proud of him. In these days when too many of our young people are killing one another, he did eve­ rything humanly possible to try to save my life and that of my nephew’s. If I could make a suggestion to a parent, especially to a single mother, it would be to get your son involved in the Boy Scouts program. Start him at an early age, it will keep him active and out of trouble. It will give your son opportunities he never thought would be possible. Scouting will help your son become a wonderful man with great character and leadership skills. Don’t say you don’t hav? time. Make the time. We only get one change to raise them right. By the way, Brent is a Boy Scout with the rank of Life Scout and he’s working on his Eagle project. Interestingly, it should be noted that Robert May is a scoutmaster in the Hastings area. Susan Stapish, Caledonia Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006, Lans­ ing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. How to control deer? Some put out feed to attract deer so that they can observe them, but others even are feeling the pressure of the rising deer population on their home gar­ dens and landscaping. What do you think should be done to control the deer population? Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 naMi, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M 43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President V<co President Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Vbung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant EdOor) Mary McDonough Ruth Zachary Helen Mudry Sandy Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Temere Bret Bremer Dylan Hamilton, Wayland: “One way to control the deer population is to give out free or extra doc tags. This method seems to help in New York State.” “It would be a good idea to stop feeding the deer. You could also en­ courage more hunting in areas where deer are causing problems.” Ryan Colburn, Middleville: “People who are hav­ ing trouble with deer should put fences around their gardens. CoUn Tester, Middleville: Elizabeth Chappelow, Rutland Township: Jamie Goggins, Middleville: “One the deer make it deer in urbs.” “It might help to limit the amount of food that is put out for deer, only allow feeding in the win­ ter when the deer can't browse for food. “Fences around gar­ dens would probably help but sometimes yards are too big to fence." way to control population is to illegal to feed cities and sub­ • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified aos actopied Monday through Friday 8am to 5 30 p m . Saturdays 8:30 a m tri Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year n Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 5. 2003 - Page 5 SCHOOL BOARD, from page I rom Our Readers Bush, GOP guilty of ‘dirty little secrets’ To the editor: As if the latest Bush tax cut bill wasn't shocking enough, a letter in the Barner last week was even more outrageous. Letter author Maureen Dudley last week ranted about what Congress has been do­ ing, but apparently she doesn’t follow Cspan or read congressional reports. Her po­ sitions in the letter were only irrational, but confused and misinformed. She referred to a "dirty little secret" that Democrats arc "depending on bad things happening." She didn't mention the low in­ come child tax credit that was dropped at the last minute behind closed doors, by a Republican majority in conference. I’m re­ ferring to the $400 per child credit that was included in the Senate version, sponsored by a Democrat from Arkansas, which would have helped low income ($10,000 to $26,000) working families. Almost 12 mil­ lion children have been punished for being poor, while multimillionaires are rewarded for being rich. Nothing was said about cutting out the working poor as President Bush signed his tax bill. He quietly signed another bill, too. the one that raised the debt ceiling to $7.5 trillion, the highest level in history. The Bush team also withheld a U.S. Treasury Department study last week, one showing that the country now faces deficits totaling over $44 trillion. I’d call those items "dirty little secrets." But there's more. The Senate bill would have cracked down on corporate tax shel­ ters, accounting scams (like Enron) and prevented companies from moving their headquarters to P.O. boxes in offshore tax havens like Bermuda. All of these provi­ sions were shot down in secret conference, by the Republican majority, to the tunc of $25 billion. Ms. Dudley referred to the "big lie," but didn’t elaborate as to what it is. Let me take a stab at that one. Experts arc saying that the new tax bill is so teeming with lies it’s hard to pick just one. but the House Ways & Means Committee says, "This bill docs a lot to help people who need help." That's a pretty big lie right there. The legislation will provide $90 billion in tax cuts to some 200.000 households with incomes of more than $1 million, but it could not afford $3.5 billion for a child tax credit for low-income working families, many of whom will get nothing. The tax provisions in the bill arc of little benefit to low-income households. The bottom fifth of Americans will get cuts that average just $1 in 2003, while the next to bottom fifth will receive cuts aver­ aging $38. Contrast this with the average $93,500 cut that will go to people with in­ comes of more than $1 million. Indeed, multimillionaire VP Dick Cheney, who cast the tic-breaking vote, will get a windfall this year. Talk about snow jobs... just the dividend part of the bill will pocket $275,000 for U.S .Treasury Secretary John Snow. The Wall Street Journal says some really wealthy people could wind up paying no tax at all. I'm no political or financial ex­ pert, but 1 can read this writing on the wall. Ms. Dudley's letter also tried to resurrect blame on President Clinton for George W. Bush's economy problems. Clinton has been out of office for nearly three years, and the Bush administration inherited an unprecedented budget surplus from Clin­ ton. which it has squandered in record time. She had a lot of nerve referring to our kids' future loo. As our country slides into a deep black hole of red ink, who docs she sup­ pose will have to pay the bill? She can yell "it’s not your money!" all she wants, but as a hard-working American taxpayer. I'm here to say "Yes. ma'am, it is definitely my money." If you’re not part of that 1%. those 200.000 multimillionaires, you might want to send a thank you note to the Democratic Senators who tried their best to look out for you last week. And by all means, let’s be sure to show Mr. Bush the door in 2004! Karen VanZalcn. Hastings It’s certainly a different world To the editor and the 7,000 or 8,000 senior citizens in Barry County: 1 am writing this in a foster care home where I came a couple weeks ago when osteoporosis invaded the vertebrae in my 90-year-old back so that I could no longer walk! Those small things like bones and the spinal cord within, control everything! Pennock Hospital sent me to the Manor where I had therapy until my insurance expired. Then my daughter found a foster care home for me. 1 worked 42 years, so social security covers most all this cost. Suddenly, my lifestyle was totally dis­ rupted. 1 was told 1 could no longer live alone, even if and when I regained nearly normal mobility! My large, comfortable home was my haven and secure retreat from the world’s confusion. Now. I’m transplanted at 90 into a foster care home for which I am very thankful. It’s a strange, new world, but it provides every comfort and efficient, momentary, 24-hour care. My big hope is that healing occurs and I can again walk normally, be able to return to my home with the aid of someone for light supervision. I am in another world, but I need to reach out to my brothers and sisters. Ruth Davis, Hastings ceive that aid — has made the budget proc­ ess a difficult one that has involved some guesswork and a lot of conservative esti­ mating. The district has to go ahead and make plans without knowing what revenues will be because schools arc required by law to have a budget in place by July 1. Schoessel said. Even the teacher layoffs had to be done prior to when it was really known if they would be needed because the law re­ quired that those being laid off be notified by the May school board meeting. Because of the revenue uncertainty, some other programs currently facing the axe, such as alternative ed and counseling services, may yet be preserved if enough school aid is forthcoming, Schoessel said. “I’m still hopeful we’re going to be able to preserve all these programs.’’ School Board Treasurer Eugene Haas protested the elimination of the alternative education program at Munday's hearing, saying that “as a clergyman, I feel obliged to speak out for those who may not have a full voice” in the budgetary process. Haas is a lay minister at St. Rose Catho­ lic Church in Hastings, but is also married to Marge Haas, assistant principal at the high school and director of the district’s al­ ternative education program. Marge Haas’ position as alternative edu­ cation director is being eliminated. As di­ rector, she spent part of her day in the alter­ native education classrooms and part of her day supervising alternative cd students at the middle school. She will still have at least a half-time position as an administra­ tor. Schoessel said. Because Star Principal Jo Stebbins is re­ tiring. Haas or one of the other high school assistant principals is expected to be reas­ signed as Star principal. That will effec­ tively reduce the administrative staff by one, which will provide a substantial amount of savings in the budget. The elimination of the alternative educa­ tion program is expected to save the district $90,000, Schoessel said. The positions of two staff members now teaching alternative education will be eliminated. The teachers themselves will return to the regular class­ room, taking over positions vacated by re­ tirement or otherwise open due to reasons other than layoffs. Haas called the program cut “a great in­ justice” and said he was “deeply disap­ pointed that we have so far decided not to fund the alternative education program.” While the district will still provide supple­ mental funds for such things as advanced placement classes and college duel enroll­ ment tuition, Haas said, it is giving “few if any options to those whose educational fu­ tures are at significant risk.” Board Secretary Don Myers said “I, too, am concerned about what’s going to hap­ pen to these kids. It’s a quandary. I’m hop­ ing something good can come out of this." Schoessel pointed out that “lots of schools don’t have alternative education programs" and while it would be more de­ sirable to have such a program, “we believe these students’ educational needs can be met at the high school.” The district will be keeping the portables it recently purchased to house the alternative cd program, in case the program can be reinstated later, he said. Other staff affected by the cuts include the high school, middle school and elemen­ QdkLMBJ tary counselors. None of them will be laid off. but only three will retain their counsel­ ing positions. Those three will be called “student service coordinators.” There will be one at each school: they will provide ba­ sic services only to students, such as col­ lege enrollment information and financial aid assistance. e-chocsscl said. One of two elementary counselors will return to the classroom. One of two middle school coun­ selors will return io the classroom (one counselor. Jack Longstreet, retired, and his position won’t be filled.) Two of three high school counselors will return to the classroom. The reduction in counseling services is expected to save the district $120,000. Eliminating B sports in the middle school should save the district $15,000. but also means seven coaches won't be coach­ ing those sports this coming year. The cut affects seventh- and eighth-grade boys and girls basketball, volleyball and cheerlead­ ing. Schoessel said more students will be al­ lowed to play on A teams to somewhat make up for the elimination of the B sports. At the middle and high school, students who play more than one sport may get a break on the cost of some of the sports they will be involved in, Schoessel said. There will also probably be a cap on the cost to families of having more than one child par­ ticipating in sports. And there will be a spe­ cial fund established so students who can't afford the new fees can still play. Helping reduce the pay-to-play fees will be new higher ticket prices for athletic events approved recently by the district's athletic conference. It will now cost $4 in- ELECTION... continued from page 2 year he was elected to finish the term and in 1999 he was elected to his first four-year term. James, who works in the Lansing Fire Department’s training division, has lived in the Maple Valley for more than 20 years and has two children. His daughter Nikki, graduated from Maple Valley High School last year and his son, Joey, is a freshman. James said he finds serving on the school board a very fulfilling experience. “It is very rewarding to see the growth of the children and to have an impact on their lives as they grow, and to sec the changes and growth in the school district,” he said. “In the district the greatest changes have been in technology, the curriculum and greater expectation for the students over the last few years.” Connie Romain is an active member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. She helps with the church’s Wednesday lunch program for the students at Maple Valley Alternative Education and is starting a new singing program at the church. Romain, who owns an Internet business designed to, “help people improve their fi­ nancial future," moved to the Nashville a year ago with her husband, Ron. The cou­ ple have five adult children and four grand­ children. Romain, who raised her children in the Jackson area, has never served on a school Delton Kellogg Two candidates are running unopposed for two open scats on the Delton Kellogg School Board, Tony Crosariol, 45, of v wv stead of $3 for an adult admission into the major school sports events. While no staff will be laid off by the elimination of the half-day kindergarten program at Southeastern, the elimination of noon bus runs required to run the every day program will result in a reduction in the amount of runs some bus drivers will have. The cut is expected to save the district $25,000. The district switched most of its elementaries to all-day. every-othcr-day programs several years ago. but preserved half-day classes at one of the elementaries to give parents who did not want to send their kindergartners to school all day an al­ ternative option. The all-day kindergarten schedule has been very successful. Schoesscl said. The district will be able to shorten its school year thanks to a waiver the district received of a state requirement that the school year be 180 days long. Schoessel said districts have had the option of apply­ ing for a waiver of the 180-day rule for years, but are only recently taking advan­ tage of that option because of the statewide school aid crunch. The shorter year won't mean less instructional time. The district is required to provide 1.098 hours of instruc­ tion; inc new schedule w ill provide 1.114 hours of instruction. The district will probably add 10 minutes at the beginning of the school day and 20 minutes at the end. Schoessel said. The new 2003-2004 budget, which pro­ poses both expenditures and revenues of $23,884,636. is expected to be passed at the June 10 school board meeting, which will be held in the multi-purpose room of Hast­ ings Middle School. Stoney Point in Delton, and Marsha Bas­ sett. 46. of Crooked Lake Drive in Delton. Bassett is a stay-at-home mother of three children ages 9, 4 and 1. She has under­ graduate degrees in business and psychol­ ogy from Michigan State University and a masters in business administration from board before, but said, “^serving on a school board is something that I’ve always wanted to do; I have a real passion for children.” When her children were young. Romain owned and operated a home day care cen­ ter. Later, when her children were in school. Romain served as a mentor and taught health and fitness at Jackson Com­ munity College. “Where ever I am. I always get myself involved with the kids.” said Romain. Brian Green, is an engineer in research and development at Viking Corporation in Hastings. He has been married to the for­ mer Brenda Roush for 10 years and the couple has resided in Maple Valley for nine years. When asked why he was running for a scat on the school board. Green showed pictures of his two children. Megan, who will be entering second grade at Fuller Street Elementary in the fall, and Jason, who will be starting kindergarten. “These arc my two reasons for wanting to be involved in the school board,” he said. “I want to make sure they get the best education Maple Valley can offer. “Other than that. I have no other agenda." he added. “Thai's good because I’m not there for any personal reasons; I’m open to new ideas. But, I guess it can also be a considered a bad thing because I'm not familiar with everything that is going on; but I’ll learn as I go along.” See ELECTION, page 14 ■■■■ QAckle Sfynae The Buckland Agency Hastings office is moving to the MainStreet Bank Building WE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH FOR OUR MOVE! 629 W. State Street Suite 102 269-948-3720 June 9,2003 uUiclie^e Jtanie �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 5. 2003 in World War II. serving on five patrols in the Pacific. He was a brick mason for much of his life and also a cross-country semi-driver. Harold’s major interest was horses, of which he owned many during his lifetime. On Nov. 13. 1950 he was united in martiage to Margaret (Grinage) Dav;.; who sur­ vives. Also surviving are his children Michael (Christine) Davis of Mattawan, and Patricia (Lawrence) Hale of Shel­ byville; his grandchildren. Brent (Jenny) Davis of Kalamazoo. Michael (Erin) Davis of Plainwell. Stephen Hale of Shelbyville and Roger Hale of Shelbyville; and great­ grandson. Sean Davis of Kalamazoo; his sister. Geraldine Dimock-of Kalamazoo; and niece. Jill Pero of Gull Lake also sur­ vives. as does a step granddaughter. Caitlin Ingersoll of Mattawan, and former daugh­ ter-in-law. Joyce (Davis) Uramkin of Shelbyville. He was preceded in death by a grandson, a great-grandson, a nephew. Jack Roser. and two years ago by his father-in-law. Orlo Grinage with whom he had shared a very special bond. Upon Harold’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Harold D. Davis SHELBYVILLE Harold D. Davis, age 77. of Shelbyville, passed away at home on May 31st. Harold was born Dec. 20, 1925 in Lawrence. Ml. the son of Edward Davis and Mary (Donivan) Davis Kendall, who have preceded him in death. He attended school in Oakwood and Mattawan before joining the Navy at age 17. Harold was a helmsman on submarines PHOTO PROCESSING ...FAST, QUALITY SERVICE! Bring Your ntrn to J-AD’S PRINT PLUS Horth of Hastings on M-43 LAKE ODESSA - After a long battle with cancer. John G. Hynes gave up the physical confinement of the body to begin his spiritual life with his Lord on May 25. 2003. John was bom on January 27. 1919 to John and Ida Blanche (Guy) Hynes of Woodland. In Woodland, he attended school and Zion Lutheran Church, where he was a life­ long member. He married Betty (ReeseLane) of Lake Odessa in January of 1959 and became the father of Gwen and Julie (Lane) and John G. h/nes, Jr. John retied from General Motors after 35 years, but his true life's work was building and remodeling houses and woodworking. Many family members and friends possess shelves, tables, benches and many other objects John finely crafted from wood in his workshop. They will be a constant reminder of his love for his craft and his unselfishness. His other love was for his church family, where his pastor, and broth­ ers and sisters at Zion Lutheran were very important to him. John deeply appreciated the many visitors who came to the house and shared memories and games of cribbage. John was preceded in death by his par­ ents; brother. Dale; and sisters, Audrey and Dorothy. His sister, Evelyu and her hus­ band George Hudecek live in Owosso. He is survived by his loving wife. Betty; son. John and Beverly Hynes; daughter. Julie and Tom Possehn and their children Travis, Andrea and Stephanie, and daugh­ ter, Gwen and Gary Klomp and their sons. Robert and Jeff. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. 2003 at the Zion Lutheran Church. Interment will take place in Woodland Memorial Park. There will be no funeral home visitation. The family suggests that contributions in John’s memory may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... METHODIST CHURCH FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. PtJASANTVIEW HOPE UNITED FAMILY CHURCH Lacey Road. Dowling, MI 2601 Sieve Olmvtead Paiior. 49050 Church Website: www. W'onhip Services: 8:30 and 11:00 day Service: 9:30 *.m.; Sunday hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednes­ a.m. Sunday School for all ages at .School 11:0 a.m.; Sunday Evening day A Thursday 9 a_m. to I p..m.. 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Service 6 00 p.m; Bible Study & Sunday Morning: 9:30 ml Sunday Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 Schoo: 1045 a m. Morning Wor­ day evenings. p.m. ship. Sunday 5-7 pm. Youth Fellow­ (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ 945-4995 ship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening ser­ ST. ROSE ST. CYRIL'S vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. CATHOLIC CHURCH CATHOUC CHURCH Pioneer Club (Gr. K-8). (Serving 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; 6 p.m.) (Pioneer's does not meet in Sunday Masses 8 JO a.m. and 11:00 the summer, the program will begin a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 in Sept.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer p.m. Meeting (child care provided). Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH ASSEMBLY Of GOD INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN Comer of State Rd. and Bollwood CHURCH St- Rev. Daniel Graybill. Setucr 1674 West Stale Road. Haumgs. Mich. W. Clayton Gamson. Pastor 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services - Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday Sunday School 9:30 a m ; classes for 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. and all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a_m. Holy Communion. Wednesday worship service at 10:30 *.m. Codec Sunday Evening Prayer services 600 p.m. and Cookies will be available be­ Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednes­ For more information call 795-2370 tween the worship service and Sun­ day activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rain­ bows of JJ.' Bible Quiz (ages 2 thriiogh 7 n» first grade j. Kids Club or Rev David T. Hustwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ day School. Our New Sunday School formal offers Life Enrich­ or’Tumor Bible quiz (ages 8-12); vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ “Kid's Time" is a great time of cele­ Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz dent (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No Synod). a m. Nursery provided Anglican Church (Canada ment Classes for adults and our brating Christ fix all ages 2 yn. thru Sth grade! Come out and join us at age limits. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor UNITED METHODIST Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor CHURCH Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; 301 E State Rd. (Across from Tom's Martel). We look forward to wor­ shipping with you. Broadway. Hastings. Ml Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 930 im. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367­ Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 Pastor. Thursday. June 5 - 600 p.m. for all ages p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Crossways Dinner. 7 DO p.m. Choir. Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. Friday. June 6 - 600 p.m. Battle and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Creek Yankees Game. Study. Choir practice. Call Church June 7 - IODO a.m. Catechism 4. Office, 948-8004 for information on 11D0 a.m. Youth Ministry Prayer 3185 N EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Chunh of the World-Wide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 Rev. The Ladies MOPS. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway Bible Saturday. Studies. Time; 800 p.m. Narcotics Anony­ mous. Sunday, June 8 - 8 DO A 10:00 ful Men a.m. Worship, 12:45 p.m. Jail Wor­ Fr. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH F. William Voetberg. Director of 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Music. Sunday Worship • 8 a.m and Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 10 a m Children's Chapel and Sun­ 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 day School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nurs­ a.m. Fellowship Time before the ser­ ery Available at 10 a.m vice. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ship; 600-8.00 p.m. High School Youth Group Monday. June 9 • 700 p.m.. Women of the Faith Dinner NAZARENE ABUNDANT LIFE 17.6 Nonh Broadway Rev Timm Sunday School Hour; p.m. Clapper Kids Outing; 6:00 p.m. BPW; 700 p.m. Inquirers; 7D0 p.m. June II - 2:00 p.m. Congregation High Schoo* Youth Cedar Point. Maple Leaf Grange. H*y M-66 south HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Assyria Rd. Nashville. Midi 49073 209 W. Green Street Hastings. Ml Sun Praise & Worship 1030 a.m. 600 49058. A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the 11:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children (269-945-9574) fume® pm.; Wed. 6:30 p m. Jesus Club for voyager.net. Barrier free building boys A girts ages 4-12. Pastors David with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. Direc­ CEDAR CREEK BIBLE and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of Ceil*.- Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor God's love "Where Everyone is Some­ Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Nor­ one Special." For information call I- Bourns. Music Director. Erin Rior­ 616-731-5194 or I-517452-1806 dan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11:00 WOODGROVE BRETHREN a m ; Evening Service at 6 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ QUIMBY UNITED sible and =!ev ator METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught Sunday School 9:30: Church Service 10:30 a.m. (616)945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 Ml 49058 COINTRY CHAPEL Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne a m. • Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. ■ LIVE! Under the Dome (Contempo­ rary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. - Refreshmenu; 11 DO a.m. Traditional Service. Sun­ day School. Nursery is provided dur­ ing both worship services. Junior BARRY COUNTY church is for ages five through sec­ 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml ond grade. Wednesday nights • 6:00 p.nt LIVE! Under the Dome praise (269) 945-2938. Minister: team rehearsal. Thursday nights - David Roper. Serving the Needs of 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting in the Our Neighbors! (Philipptans 2:4) Lounge. Starting June I - Summer 49058 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH tor of Christian Education: Norm CHURCH OF CHRIST a.m -11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. 9275 S. Redford Rd HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Worship Schedule 8 30 a.m. LIVE' Service Times: Please join us Sunday: Bible Class Under the Dome. Junior Church; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday 10.00 im.; Wonhip I IrOOajn.. 6:00 9:30 am. Refreshmenu; IODO im. School IL15 a.m. Nursery provided. p m Wednesday: Bible Class 700 Traditional Service. Junior church Youth group. Thurs­ p.m Dotten Morrison HASTINGS - Ethel A. Buck, age 90. of Hastings, passed away May 22, 2003 at Moore's Adult Foster Care in Charlotte, Michigan. Mrs. Buck was bom September 13,1912, in Bosler, Wyoming, the daughter of Elam J. and Earea A. (Edwards) Crook. Ethel graduated from Hastings High School and received her teacher’s certifi­ cate from Barry County Normal, and taught at Hastings Center School and the Fish School. She was a member of the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church, the Ladies Aid Society. Sunday School Teacher, 4-H leader and a 50-year member of Barry County Extension. She enjoyed gardening, canning, reading, and traveling. Ethel married H. Kendall Buck January 9. 1937 She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; grandson, Allen Buck; brother, Sanford Crook; sisters. Rose Mary Messer, and Frances Crook. Surviving is husband, H. Kendall Buck of 66 years; children. Doreen (John) Campbell of Charlotte. Douglas (Nola) Buck of Charlotte. Lawrence Eddy (Barbara) Buck of Hastings. Marjorie (Dennis) Weingardt of Denver, Colorado, Roseanne (David) Beehler of Golden, Colorado; grandchildren. Joan (Michael) Brennan. Thomas (Laurie) Campbell. Kimberlee (Ruben) Mars, Stephanie Buck. Stacey Buck, Nicholas Weingardt. Laura WeingardL Brandon Beehler. Ryan Beehler. Michelle Beehler; great-grandchildren, Samuel. Patrick. Margaret. Samantha, and Carson. Memorial services will be held Thursday. June 12, 2003 at II a.m. at Welcome Comers United Methodist Church on M-43 North of Hastings. Rev. Robert Smith offi­ ciating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery following the luncheon at the church. Memorials can be made to the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church or chari­ ty of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES a m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 ton. Ethel A. Buck Outing. Tuesday, June 10-1:15-3:45 Care Committee; 700 p.m. Worship. Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Anton. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. CHURCH OF THE 269-945-9414. Michael Classes for all ages. days senior meals 12-noon. Saturday ST. CYRIL'S CATHOUC CHURCH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. office. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m 49058 ( 269) 945-5463 Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Ser­ This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of all ages; 10:30 am. Contemporary Worship. The 9:00 Service is broad­ Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK vices - 9.00 a_m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:10 am. Church School for Member FD I C cast over WBCH - AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both ser­ THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • vices. SPECIAL EVENTS • Pente­ 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings cost Sunday. June 8 - Communion BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescnp tors" both services 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hasting*. Michigan 4 6 James R. Strickland Paula Sue Walters HASTINGS - Paula Sue Walters, age 55. of Middleville, passed away Sunday, June I. 2003 at home. Paula Sue Walters was bom on Dec. 31, 1947 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Roman and Rosalie (Martin) Karpinksi She was raised in Middleville. Michigan and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1966. She was married to Elgie K. Walters on Oct. 29. 1966 at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Paula Sue was a homemaker, an avid reader, collecting antiques, genealogy, she enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting, knitting, flowers, and all kinds of arts and crafts. She devoted her life to her family. Paula Sue was a caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Elgie K. Walters; one daughter, Noelle (Ruben) Gonzales of Port Charlotte, Florida; one son, Jason (Robin) Wallers, of Middleville; granddaughter, Jenna Walters; and grand­ son, Zane Walters; brother, Michael (Pat) Karpinski of Wayland; many sislcivin-ktw and broihcrs-in-law, aunts, uncles. i&O&i nephews, cousins and a host of friends? ‘ ' She was preceded in death by her par­ ents, Roman and Rosalie Karpinski. Funeral and Committal Services will be held Thursday, June 5, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville Pastor Clayton Smith officiating. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Douglas Doty TUCSON. AZ - Douglas Doty, age 67. former business man dies in Tucson. AZ He graduated from Lake Odessa. He took over this family owned restaurant on the north end of town. He moved to Arizona in the late 1960’s. He worked for Hughs Corp, where he retired 12 years ago. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He is survived by his wife. Marian; two step daughters and a son from Tucson. AZ; two daughters. Doty and Sharon; one son. Bill, all from Wisconsin; two sisters. Maureen Cross and Shirley Brighton, both of Lake Odessa; and une brother. Bruce Doty of Portland. A memorial will be held al 12 p.m. on June 29. 2003 at the Veterans Chapel on Jordan Lake. L^ke Odessa for family and friends. In respect of his wishes, cremation has taken place. Anthony P. Marcukaitis MIDDLEVILLE Anthony P. Marcukaitis, son of Antanas and Sophie, age 68. of Middleville, and formerly of Chicago, Illinois, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, May 31, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sandra; his children, Sandra (Barry) Paxton. Anthony Marcukaitis and Brian (Kris) Marcukaitis; two grandchildren, Bailey and Andrew; brother, Norbert Marcukaitis. Mr. Marcukaitis was preceded in death by his parents; sister. Sophie; and brother, Albert. Tony has joined his parents and friends, especially Bill and Charlie. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday. June 5, 2003 at St. Therese Church with Fr. Gary Pamment as Celebrant. Interment at SS. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Brain Tumor Assoc, or SS. Cyril and Methodius Church Bldg. Fund. Family will greet relatives and friends 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and also 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Archer. Hampel and Kubiak. Wayland Chapel. MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. James R. Strickland, of Middleville, passed away Monday, June 2, 2003 at Semper Care in Kalamazoo. He was bom April 23. 1945 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, die son of the late Donald and Julia (McDonald) Strickland. Jim was employed by Amway Corporation for 33 years. He was an avid automobile racing fan and was the former Director of the Board of the Michigan Auto Racing Hall of Fame. He married Catherine Beahan on February 15, 1969 in Ada. Michigan. Jim is survived by his wife. Catherine; one son. Brian (Esther) Strickland of Middleville; two grandchildren. Chris and Amanda Strickland; four brothers, Jim (Judy) DeWin of Allendale, ML. Chuck (Carol) Maynard of Wyoming, ML. Don (Lynda) Strickland and Tom and Jan Strickland of Grand Rapids; mother-in-law, Bettie Beahan of Gun Lake, ML; and two brothers-in-law, Dan (Rose) Beahan of Honda and Tim (Sandi) Beahan of Wyoming, ML Memorial Services will be announced at a later date. * Memorial contributions tnay behnade to Yankee Springs Township Park. 284 N. Briggs Road. Middleville, MI 49333. The family is being served by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, 800­ 268-3884. Paul Joseph Morrison LAKE ODESSA - Paul Joseph Morrison, age 62, of Lake Odessa, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 31. 2003. Paul had served in the U.S. Navy for 4 1/2 years and retired from General Motors in 1999 after 34 years of service. He is survived by Barbara, his wife of 45 years; children, Deborah (Phil) LaRoche, Donna (Tim) Fetterhoff, Denise (Mike Marshall) Decker, and Heidi (Brian) Slade; and 11 grandchildren. A private family visitation has taken place. A . Memorial Mass was held on Wednesday, June 4. 2003 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. Interment took place in Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Goldis N. Sinclair HASTINGS - Goldis N. Sinclair, age 84. of Hastings, died Sunday, June I, 2003 at Hastings Tendercare.. She was bom April 13,1919 in Hastings, the daughter of George and Nellie (Atkins) Edger. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1939. Goldis married Gerald L. Sinclair October 21, 1942 and he died April 14, 1993. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 2 years and at Hastings Tendercare for 11 years retiring in 1982. Goldis enjoyed playing the piano, watch­ ing and feeding the deer and birds, doing word puzzles, spending time with grand­ children. She was a member of the Nashville Women s VFW. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Gerald; brothers. Loyal and Harold Edger, sister, Darlie Fuller. Surviving are two sons, Danny (Billie) Sinclair of Rawlings; Maryland. Larry (Gayle) Sinclair of Hastings; 12 grandchil­ dren and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. * Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 5, 2003 11 a.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Richard Taggart offici­ ating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner GIRL, Kaitlin Marie, bom at Nonhem Michigan Hospital. Petoskey, on March 23. 2003 at 6:38 a.m. to Deanna Foote and Michael Reed of Alanson. Weighing 7 lbs. I ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Sisters. Brittany. Brandy-lee and Christi­ na. Grandparents. Phil and Carol Reed of Alanson. Don and Dawn Foote of Caledo­ nia. Turners to celebrate golden anniversary Daniels-Campbell plan to wed June 21 Candace Thwaites and Ron and Dee Daniels of Delton and Dennis and Janis Campbell of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Jamie Daniels and Ben Campbell. Jamie is a 2000 graduate of Delton High School and is a junior attending Cornerstone University with a degree in Bible and Educational Ministries. Ben is a 2001 graduate of Delton High School and is a senior attending Cornerstone University with a degree in pastoral studies and bible. A June 21. 2003 wedding is being planned. Echtinaw-Hulst exchange vows Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Alan Echtinaw of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hulst of; Caledonia are pleased to announce the mar­ riage of their children. Kara Ann Marie Echtinaw of Freeport to Steven Jay Hulst of Caledonia. May 17th at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. Kara is a pet groomer for Dr. Seidel and Steve is employed at Quality Air. The newlyweds honeymooned at Disneyworld in Florida. Lee and Ruthanna Turner of Vermilion. Ohio, formerly of Hastings. Mich, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 2. 2003. They were united in mar­ riage at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Pontiac. Mich. There will be an open house on June 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. hosted by Martha Louder­ milk and June Badder at Somerset Park Ac­ tivity Center. 2501 Somerset Blvd., Troy. Mich. No gifts, please, only the honor of your presence. If you would like to send a card, please mail to 15 Michigan Ave.. Vermilion. Ohio 44089. GIRL, Leah Elaine, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 23. 2003 at 9:24 a.m. to Leti­ tia and Joe Boyink of Clarksville Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL. Alexis Sue. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 27. 2003 at 10:15 p.m.lo Rick and Melissa Bolton of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Seth Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 27. 2003 at 8:08 p.m. to Nicole Tomlinson of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Ivy May. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 27. 2003 at 7:19 p.m. to LacyBolton and Kasey Brown of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Austin Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 17. 2003 at 11:22 a.m. to Jon Fox and Kandy Reed of Battle Creek. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Evan Corey Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 21. 2003 at 8:34 p.m. to Angela (France) and Corey Chapman of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Maggie Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 24. 2003 at 9:27 p.m. to Jenni and Todd Nedbalek of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Chayse Lynctte. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 18. 2003 at 1:22 p.m. to Sarah and Shawn Karrar of Lake Odessa. Weighing 4 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Gavin Malachai. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 24. 2003 at 7:15 p.m. to Alisha Slocum and Justin Guild of Clarksville. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY', Gram Andrew Price, bom at Metro­ politan Hospital on April 23. 2003 at 10:40 p.m. to Sarah and Chad Price of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Nickolaus Dakoata. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 26. 2003 at 2:45 p.m. to Michael Brownlee of Jackson and Tera Raab of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. I oz. BOY, Koby Josiah, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 26. 2003 at 8:37 p.m. to Melis­ sa and Joe MacDonald of Otsego. Weighing 9 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 20 inches long. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE HUMBER BE LOW IF YOU ARE IN ACT1VE Mt UTA RY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE BOY, Boston Isaac, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 21. 2003 at 4:08 p.m. to Lau­ ra and Robert Knapp of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 9.5 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Deven Ezrela. bom at Pennock Hospiml on May 21. 2003 at 12:26 p.m. to Melony Thompson and Jandt Herweycr of Delton Weighing 10 lbs. 2 ozs. and 23 inches long. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. Branch and Karin Branch, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25, 2002 and recorded April 1, 2002 in Instrument number 1077474, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Two Hundred Thee Thousand Three Hundred Ninety and 17/100 Dollars ($203,390.17) including Interest at the rate of 6.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 12,2003. The premiees are located in tie Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described GIRL, Kaylee Maxine, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 24. 2003 at 3:30 a.m. to Shaun and Sarah Grinage of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. . GIRL, Kierstin Chong Lynn, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on May 21. 2003 at 12:13 p.m. to Chasity Neil and Joshua Boulter of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. Shriver-Stickann united in marriage On April 21, 2003, SPC Sam Shriver 111, and Jennifer Stickann. exchanged vows in a private ceremony on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Attending the bride was Kristen Sinkiewicz, best friend, and best man was PFC John Maynard. The mother of the bride, Jody Stickann, and Jennifer s daughter Kylie Stickann. reside in Lansing, IL. The groom s parents are Ken & Tammy VanBcIkum. of Hastings, and Sam & Mary Shriver of Grand Rapids. SPC Shriver is with the U.S. Army and stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii where the couple will reside with their daughter Kylie. Slater-Schelter to wed next year Fred and Gretchen Slater of Woodland are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Janie M. Slater, to Tony J. Schelter. Tony is the son of Barbara Goetschy of Lake Odessa and John Stank of Grant. Janie is a 2000 Lakewood High School graduate and is currently employed at Buckland Insurance Agency in Hastings. She will be finishing her associates degree in business management in the fall of 2003. Tony is a 1999 Lakewood High School graduate and is currently employed at Taylor Heating and Cooling in Freeport. The couple will marry on April *7. 2004 and will reside in their new home in the Hastings area. Bourdos to observe 50th anniversary The children of Frank and Irene: David, Dennis and Tina, John and Becky Bourdo, are planning an open house on June 7,2003 from 2 to 5 pjn. at the Orangeville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 6921 Marsh Rd. In lieu of gifts, the family would like to put together a “memory book” for the special couple. It would be a pleasure to include thoughts from you. This could be whatever you wish: a letter to them, a par­ ticular memorable time you shared with them. etc. A trip to Italy is scheduled for sometime this summer to celebrate the occasion. Thursday. June 5. 2003 - Page 7 TOR GRADS.,, subscription to The Hastings BANNER Dustin Jaimes Atkinson. Middleville and Linda Sue Monroe, Middleville. Thomas Joseph Hiler, Wayland and Rhonda Sue Furrow, Wayland. Jason Andrew Yoder. Hastings and Tracy Lynn DeBniyn. Hastings. Aaron Jay Russell. Hastings and Alicia Marie Birman. Hastings. Aaron Morris Winegar. Hastings and Jennifer Lynn Rick, Hastings. Jason Louis Paige, Nashville and Amber Sue Snyder, Nashville. Benjamin Robert Campbell, Delton and Jamie Lee Daniels, Kentwood. Joseph Kelly Ordway. Delton and Amy Michelle Geyer. Hickory Comers. Alexander William Sherwood. Davison and Amy Marie Crews, Plainwell. Oscar Simon Santes, Kalamazoo and Lisa Marie Mulligan. Plainwell. Jason Randall Deal. Hastings and Becky Lynn Erard. Hastings. Michael Jonas Addison, Lake Odessa and Karie Theresa Clark. Charlotte. Evan Andrew Johnson, Middleville and Melissa Joy Veenstra. Middleville. The West 270 feet of the North 330 teet of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, together with a parcel of land in the West 1/2 of toe Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, described as beginning at toe Intersection of the East 1/8 me of said Section 33 and the South line of Lot 84 of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 49; thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes West 22 feet along toe Souto me of said Lot 84. to toe East me of Reynolds Road Cul-de-sac; thence South 00 degrees 13 rnnutes West 111.0 feet along toe East line of said Cul-de-sac; toence Souto 89 degrees 38 minutes East .70 feet to toe East 1/8 me of said Section 33; toence North 00 degrees 04 minutes and 30 seconds East 111.0 feet to toe place at beginning; excepting toeraMxn any and al parts of Lots 83 and 84 of said plat lying East of sM East 1/8 me of Seclion 33. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from too date of such sale, unless the property io determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which case too redemption period shal bo 30 days from too date of too sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sate in too event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: May 8. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rle No. 221.0919 (6/5) CaH 945-9554 for d«taH*. AMERICAN LEGION 325 S. Church, Hastings, Mich. Harvath All-YOU-CAN-EAT Chicken & Fish Newsted-McCarty will marry July 26 Tim and Cathy Newsted of Hastings and Rich and Joan Heffelbower of Hastings, and Terry McCarty of Little Rock. Arkansas are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Angela Newsted and Eric McCarty Angela is a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School end graduated Grand Valley State University with a degree in elemen­ tary education. Eric is a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School and graduated Grant: Valley State University with a degree in accounting/ finance and is currency employed at KRC Inc. A.July 26. 2003 wedding is being planned. ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Scalloped Potatoes, Coleslaw, Dessert JUNE 6, 2003 5-7:30 *7 all-you-can-eat Nona « Hem avm to to, quhmm RUctor, of HATHNCS MM SCHOOL MTM THAT THS ANNUAL ■LKT10N WAX M HALO ON JUN, 9. JOOS S yr*, a under FREE HAPPY SWEET Name. of canddate, for the Board of Mutation to beetectect nMBOtLV A. ALMRSON - A YIM TIRU OOMALD A. MYRRS ■ A VIM TIM BIRTHDAY The Mtowmo paoposmoNS or ourstkm wa ba votad upon: NONE Dated: April 21. 2003 Donald A. Myers Secretary, Board of Education On June 5, 1971, Charles F B no place (or piKM of MtnON tn IndkaMd Mow: HALTING* MIDOL1 SCHOOL MULTl-PURPOSS ROOM •nd FL1ASANTVUW RLBMNTMY The Polls for the said Election win be open from 7.00 a.m and remain open until 8:00 p.m. of the same election day to celebrate their Wedding Anniversary / — ''j-We love you Mom, Larry, Kristie, Justin Sr Aaron ■ /* r\ [• and Undo Harvath were A ' Joined in matrimony at St. Ann’s! g in Richland, Michigan. They X • • y* f had two children, Patricia Ann ? / Harvath (deceased) and Charles C. Harvath III, along with three -------- / grandchildren. Their family would like to invite all family, friends and neighbors to come help us celebrate this happy • occasion on Saturday. June 14, 2003, at I: 6104 Gurd Rd., Hastings, I U-ginning at 1:00 p.m. There will Im. I a pig roast and luncheon served to ■ anyone who wants to help us ' /Til celebrate their 32nd eV. I ir^1 l anniversary. \ * 1 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 5. 2003 oprncni it is unlikely there was Fourth Avenue extending north to Bonanza Road. Once Fourth Avenue was in place, it divid­ The First Congregational Church will hold its annual Father/Son breakfast Sunday morning. June 15. at 8 a m. Central United Methodist Church will honor its fathers Sunday. June 15. with a special coffee hour. On June 8. the church will welcome new members. Baptisms were held on Mother's Day. A few tulips are lingering. Red bud trees are in bloom. Lilacs are continuing their showy display. Beauty bushes are coming into the blossom stage. Porches are decked with showy baskets. The Two Seasons greenhouse still has hundreds of plants. for sale for flower beds and baskets. Mrs. Mary Morrice, in the care of a rela­ tive near Sumner, is very glad for any mail she receives and would welcome visitors. Her place of residence is the last house in Montcalm County on the road between Stanton and Ithaca. The mail comes from nearby Sumner at 1)984 E. Stanton Road. She enjoys getting news from her church newsletter and weekly bulletins and from her mail. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. June 14. at I p.m. at Lake Manor. The speaker will be Clyde Chamberlin of East Lansing with his acclaimed program "Solitude in Stone." He has contributed to magazines of monument companies and for funeral directors. There is much humor contained in his presenta­ tion. with dozens of slides. He has traveled extensively to gather his material, including visits in England. His wife is the former Norma Huyck Donovan of Carson City and East Lansing. In Ionia the Blanchard house is open every Sunday from I to 4 p.m. from now through August. This historic stone house was built from the colorful Ionia sandstone quarried southeast of the city. Unique for its time, it has few large lumberman/lawyer John C. Blanchard. The Ionia Historical Society has spent thousands of dollars on its restoration and improvement. A new fence surrounding the one acre site with its open creek running through is one of the latest improvements. It houses many fur­ nishings. which represent the period of the house. A quilt show is to be held at the Ionia courthouse Saturday. June 14, with many other features. Funds raised during Heritage Days will go toward purchase of a new clock face for the north side of the courthouse. The same show will be held Sunday, as will a quilt display on the lawn of the Blanchard House. A quilting bee. Robert and Doris Huyck are this year’s grand marshals of the Lake Odessa Fair parade July 1. appraisal and other attractions take place at the site. Looking ahead June 26. three libraries will have a joint part) with Maranda of Channel 8 at Bertha Brock Park. This is sponsored by the Lake Odessa. Carson City and Ionia libraries. Some of the early settlers in Odessa Township were the family members of Thomas Johnson, who arrived about 1861. Family members have said that when the three wing house was built, it faced north to today's Bonanza Road. There was a lane leading to the road. Years passed and in 1887 word came that the proposed railroad would be coming the next year, but not through Frank Clark's village of Bo* inza. which was only a few years old. »ul it already had a post office. Bonanza was just east of the Johnson farm, the new village of Lake Odessa was platted by H.R. Wager in the surety that the railroad would cross his property on a diagonal line southeast to northwest. The village grew and there were numerous additions. Weed & Nims had one to the west. The Bonanza plat was incorpo­ rated into Lake Odessa. North of Tupper Lake Street is Johnson’s Addition to the vil­ lage. A bit later, land just to the west, came Johnson’s Second Addition. This includes the east side of Fourth Avenue. Johnson Street and land to the west. Until this devel- COMBINED NOTICE NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Date Published June 5. 2003 269-945-2468 City of Hastings Applicant 201 E State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS ANO PERSONS: On or about June 24, 2003. the above named City will request the state ot Michigan to release federal funds under Title 1 of the Housing Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) for the following project CDBG Bliss Storm Sewer Expansion 1004 E State St Hastings Ml 49058 Estimateo Cost 98.000 Finding of No Significant Impact It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action sigmficanCy affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly the above named City has decided nd to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190) The reasons for such decision not to prepare an EIS are as follows The project wilt not significantly impact the physical, historical, social economic or cultural environments An Environmental Review Record respecting the proposed project has been made by the above-named City which documents the environmental review of the project and more fully sets forth the reasons why an EIS is not required This environmental Review Record is on file at the above aedress and is available for public examination and copying upon request at City of Hastings between the hours of 8 00 a m and 5 00 p m No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of federal funds All interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to sub­ mit written comments tor consideration by the City of Hastings to 201 E State Street. Hastings Michigan 49058 on or before June 23. 2003 All such comments so received will be considered and the City will not request the release of federal funds or take any administrative action on the proposed project poor to the date specified in the preceding sentence ed the Johnson party with the fairgrounds on the east and the homestead on the west. At that point, the best access to the farm was from Fourth Avenue with a new porch built into the corner of the house facing the new drive. This week one would be startled to see Sam and Marjorie Johnson’s house listed high on big supports. No. it isn't going any­ where. Instead it is to have a new basement dug and a new foundation wall The origi­ nal stone foundation had crumbed in spots. Grandson Randy Johnson now owns the farm. He resides in the second house on the property. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society and its rotating turn with two other civic groups to choose the grand marshal for the 2003 Lake Odessa Fair parade. Their choice is for the couple Bob and Doris Huyck to have the honors. They were selected because of their civic involvement, their contributions to the host society, their church activities. their contributions to the value of the village through land develop­ ment. This includes the Lakewood Mobile Home Estates built with a partner, the late John Hynes. Emerald Circle and some lake­ front property. They will ride in style in the parade at 6 p.m. Tuesday. July I. They will be honored at a reception open to the pub­ lic from 2 to 4 in the afternoon preceding the parade at Fellowship Hall on Fourth Avenue. Their family consists of daughters Connie Lowe of Tennessee and Colleen Debler of Lake Odessa. They have five grandchildren and several great-grandchil­ dren. Doris has siblings from her Girvin family. Bob has two living brothers and has lost two other brothers. Both came from Montcalm County, where they were first farmers near Carson City. They came to Lake Odessa when Doris was hired to teach at West Elementary School and bob went on the staff of the Ionia Intermediate School District. They are relive members of First Congregational Church. Roadsides are awash with lavender and white wildflowers. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any in­ formation obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by GREGORY BLACK, a single man. Mortgagor, to INDEPENDENT BANK WEST MICHIGAN, a Mtotugan banking corpora­ tion. having its principal office at 78 S. Main. Rockford. Michigan. 49341. Mortgagee, dated January 30. 1997 end recorded February 10. 1997 in Liber 685 of Mortgages. Page 439; Mort­ gage Extension Agreement at Instrument No. 1073670. By reason of such default the under­ signed elects to deciare :he entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on sa>d mortgage the sum of SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY FOUR AND 02/100 ($65,974.02) dollars, including interest at the rate of 8.50% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, arid ex­ penses. including attorney fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, the p»ace of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings. Michigan, on June 2B. 2003, at 1.00 p.m . local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts of 1971 [MCLA 600.3240 (8). MSA 2/A.3240 (8)J the redemption period sfiall be 6 months from the date of the foreclosure sale unless the property is determined to be abandoned under MCLA 600.3241a; MSA27A.3241 (1), in which case the property may be redeemed during the 30 days immediately following the sale. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: LOT 1 OF WELCOME ACRES fl. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 83. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. P. P. •08-040-100-000-001 -00 Date: May 12. 2003 INDEPENDENT BANK WEST MICHIGAN a Michigan banking corporation. Mortgagee SCHENK & BONCHER Gary P. Schenk (P19970) 601 Three Mile Road. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49544-1601 (616) 647-827-7 ■rfnnie’s MAILBOX By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Depressed distance Dear Annie: I have been dating ’’Grant" for five years. Six months ago. he moved 6(X) miles away, and I realized I did not love him as much as I thought. I'd like to break it off. However. Grant has been very depressed lately. He enrs about how un­ happy he is without me. and he has con­ templated suicide. 1 have suggested coun­ seling and tried talking to him. but nothing helps. How can I break up with him now? I don’t want to hurt Grant, but I can't see spending my life with someone I don't love anymore. Help. - Clueless in California Dear Clueless: You are not responsible for Grant's depression, nor can you "cure” him. He must seek therapy and possibly be put on medication in order to get belter. Tell Grant that you are worried about him. Offer to help him find a therapist in his area, and encourage him to make an appointment. Once Grant is on the mend, you can slowly and safely distance yourself from the rela­ tionship without feeling guilty. ‘Paws’ can help Dear Annie: I read with interest the let­ ter from i'** concerned grandmother whose 14-year-oid c andson. "Tim.” has seizures. The seizures were sometimes triggered by computer or video games, and it was diffi­ cult for Tim to find friends. Your advice was great, and I have an­ other suggestion. Tim may want to investi­ gate acquiring a ''seizure-response" dog one trained to assist epilepsy patients. Seizure-response dogs can push life-alert buttons to call the hospitals or neighbors, help the person to get up safely after the seizure and prevent unnecessary interfer­ ence from people who do not know how to respond. The dog also becomes a friend, providing unconditional love and compan­ ionship. There are many groups to contact about this type of service dog: Canine Partners for Life (www.k94life.org). Great Plains Assis­ tance Dogs Foundation, (www.greatpiainsdogs.com). Paws With A Cause (www.pawswithacause.org) and The Delta Society (www.deltasociety.org). I hope Tim's family will look into a ser­ vice dog for him. -- Patricia Nichols. Durham. N.C., English Springer Rescue America Dear Patricia Nichols: Thank you for the great suggestion. We were thrilled so many readers were concerned about Tim and wanted to help. Here's more: Seizure solution Dear Annie: Please suggest that Tim use an LCD monitor (or laptop computer) in­ stead of a regular monitor on his computer. The refresh rate of a conventional monitor is probably setting off the seizures. - John La Barbera. Associate Professor. University of Louisville. Kentucky Test for JME Dear Annie: I'm a practicing neurologist and just read the letter from "Concerned Grandmother." Good call referring him to the Epilepsy Foundation's Web site. From the little information in the letter, most epileptologists would raise the question of whether Tim might have Juvenile My­ oclonic Epilepsy. The age of onset (14) is typical, and the photosensitivity (must avoid video games) is typical for JME. JME is often misdiagnosed, resulting in the wrong anticonvulsant medications. Readers should know that JME is not caused by early child abuse or "brain scar­ ring." that JME doesn't respond to the most popularly prescribed anti-seizure medica­ tions (although it does respond beautifully to some of the newer drugs), and that pa- (6-12) Release of Funds The City of Hastings will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds from ,+ie State of Michigan under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 The City of Hastings is certifying to the State of Michigan that the City of Hastings and L Joseph Rahn. Certifying Officer of Applicant m his official capac­ ity as Certifying Officer consent to accept the Jurisdiction ot the federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities m relation to environmental reviews decision-making and action, and that these responsibilities have been satisfied The legal effect of the certification is PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real eiure ad«cftmnf bi tti i news­ paper is subject io the Fair Houvnj Act and the Michigan Ciwil Righu Act which collecti«el) make r. illegal to a<Senis* “in, preference. liniia*K» or discrimination based on -ace. cstor. reli­ gion. set. handicap, fam.Ha! status, national ongin. age or mania! sums, or an intention, io make an, such prefer­ ence. Iimiution or discrimination " Familial status includes children under the age of It living with parents or legal cusiod'ans. pregnant women and people securing cutlod, of children under It This newspaper will not knowing!, accept any adirn.smg for real estatt which is m violation cl the law Our .Ji . ure Fxrcty . 1 Ml d«e'lings ad>cn>scJ in this newspaper art a»ailaWe ua an equal opportunity basis To repun discrimination call the Fair Hauwng Center a: 616-4SI-J4W The HID toll-free wlepfxv.e number foe the hearing impaired is I-500-921 • that upon its approval the City of Hastings may use the Block Grant funds and the state will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 OBJECTIONS TO STATE RELEASE FUNDS The State of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval only if it is on one of the fol­ lowing bases (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of applicant approved by the State of Michigan or (b)thal app»«cants environmental review record for the project indicated omission of a required decision finding or step applica­ ble to the project in the environmental review process Objections must be prepared and sub­ mitted to the State of Michigan Michigan Economic Development Corporation Community Development Block Grant Program 300 North Washington Square 4th Floor Lansing. Michigan 48913 Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be con­ sidered by the state No objection received after July 1 2003 will be considered by the state L. Joseph Rahn, Economic Director 201 E. State St., Hastings. Ml 49058 I ' < BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! tients with J ME must make lifestyle changes in order to not provoke seizures. Tim's grandmother should ask his physi­ cian if he has been tested for JME. It could make a world of difference. -- Gregory Fis­ cher. M.D.. La Crosse. Wis. Lazy at 21 Dear Annie: Our granddaughter's 21st birthday is coming up this month My hus­ band thinks we should not send "Julie" the usual birthday check. Since she graduated high school, she has not held a decent job and has no motivation to go to college or pursue any kind of career. Julie also is extremely overweight and has approximately 19 body piercings above the neck. She expects to be able to find a job that will accept her appearance and won't bother applying anywhere if she knows they have a dress code. Julie never sends a thank-you note when we give her a birthday check. Her parents inform us when it arrives, so we know it hasn't been lost. The girl has a lovely per­ sonality. but we have never met a person with such lack of ambition. We don't know what to do. - Grandparents in Kentucky Dear Grandparents: The fact that Julie doesn't send thank-you notes is reason enough to stop sending gifts, but don’t ex­ pect it to make any difference in her atti­ tude. As long as Julie's parents are willing to support her. there is no great urgency for her to find steady employment. Withhold­ ing the annual birthday check could create some ill-will and certainly won't make Julie more ambitious, but if it makes you feel less frustrated, go right ahead. Gifts are not obligations. It's your money. Do with it as you wish. Shoe solution Dear Annie: Your column about remov­ ing one's shoes in the home was interesting. I have a simple solution. When I worked in semiconductors, we had disposable, plastic covers, which easily slipped over the out­ side of our shoes and came in several sizes. They were thrown away when we left the clean area. - E.S.. Phoenix Dear Phoenix: Thanks for the suggestion. Disposable shoe covers are available through medical companies and profes­ sional cleaning suppliers. Raising sister Dear Annie: Last week, my father railed to tell me his wife, my stepmother, is preg­ nant. At first, 1 was thrilled. But I could tell from the tone of my father's voice that he was shocked and not quite in the "baby spirit." Annie. I'm 20 years old and in college. I know a baby will be a huge financial bur­ den for my father, not to mention Dad will be 65 by the time my newest sibling gradu­ ates from high school. My father and his wife both smoke, and although my stepmom has been trying to quit since she found out she was pregnant, my father isn't making much effort to stop. Neither of them is in the best of health. I know it sounds selfish, but I'm afraid that Dad is going to ask me to be the baby's legal guardian if something were to happen to him or his wife. Annie, I plan to wail un­ til I am married with a good job before I even think of having children. I doubt I will have the financial resources or time to raise my youngest sibling. Do you think I should share these con­ cerns with my father? I've talked to my mother, and she thinks I should. However, my father and I were estranged after the di­ vorce and have only become close in the past few years. I'm afraid my comments would offend him to the point where he wouldn't want to continue our sometimesstressed relationship. - Loving Sister-ToBe (Again) Dear Loving: There is no need for you to discuss your concerns with your father at this time. He hasn't asked you to take care of the baby and may never need your assis­ tance. Also, he and his wife may live a long lime, and if they ever become too ill to care for the child, you might then be ready to take on the responsibility. And. of course, you can always say no. Right now. just be happy for them. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Many Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxQ attbi.com, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. �Th. Hastings Panner - Thursday. Jun. 5. 2003 - Ptgt 9 Town>hip ♦ North Rjnye 0 VKmI THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AIIEMEI1NQJQ_CQLLLCIAjQ£5L Morris Pilgrim, Civil War Veteran, survivor of Andersonville Prison Camp By Joyce Weinbrecht Morris Pilgrim was bom on July 1, 1839 in Cambridge Shire. England, the son of Thomas and Sarah Creek Pilgrim. He mar­ ried Lucretria Wolford, daughter of Theron and Susan Besser Wolford. The Pilgrims had seven children. Sue. Morris. Nell. Mary. Jennie, Theron and Lucy. The Pilgrims owned and operated farms Sections 14 and 15 Baltimore Township, Barry County. They are buried in Dowling Cemetery Baltimore Township, Barry County. He served as a constable for Baltimore Township in 1874. Morris lived to age 92. Morris joined Company A, 72 Regiment. Ohio Volunteers. He wrote letters to his family and kept a diary which have been shared with us by his family. We have letters as follows: We have not changed his spelling or grammar as they represented him truly. Tennessee, Camp No. 5, May 19, 1862. “Dear Cousin, “I received your welcome letter on the 19th and was glad to hear you was all well. My health is rather poor at present and has been for some time and that is the greatest problem with our army there is more die in the army with disease than there is killed by the Rebels. We had nearly eight hundred good men in our Regiment when we left home. Now all the able bodied men we can raise in our Regiment is about three hun­ dred fit for duty. George, we have hard times since the fight. "We are marching on towards Corinth where we expect to have another big fight and whip old Jeffs men again and slicker than before. We are getting sick of the hard fare and hot climate so we will hurry up and clean them out, finish the war and get home again. "George, I will give you some idea about the soldier's fare. When they are marching into the enemy we much about two hours every ocher day and then have to work hard to build breast work and then march again. Our living on Sea Biskits, salt pork and cof­ fee. Sometimes we get a little fresh beef and flour and beans and rice. Our water is very poor. It generally standing water in some hole where mules and horses drink out of and sometimes we sleep in tents, sometimes out in the weather, and some­ times no sleep at all. "We have had no more clothes give to us since the fight and we are most all lousey. I have but one suit of clothes and one shirt and all I have to do is pick the lice off from them and let them go. George, this is a hard looking country as far as I have been in Tennessee and Mississippi. It is most all woods. "Every three or four miles a log bouse and when you see three or four log houses it is called a town. I have not seen but three frame houses for near two month and about as many women. The sight of a woman makes us think of home. George. I have not been in a skirmish lately, but some of our boys are in one most days to drive back the rebel pickets, so called out into a line of Battle so that our lines can advance and since I have been writing this letter the Regiment has enclosed into a line of Battle and was waiting all the afternoon waiting for a fight and now it is night and I shall have to quit writing but I must tell you that I have drawn 3 month pay since the fight but I don't know as it will do me any good for before you get this letter I shall be in another big fight but I hop? for the best. George I got your stamps but now Mr. Bullock and when you write I want you to..... ” The balance of this was illegible. Moris Pilgrim, Co. A 72 Regiment 0, Pittsburg Landing. Tenn. “Don’t forget the stamps George." When he refers to George, this is his cousin, George Moore. Camp near Moscow. Tenn.. Jan. 2. 1863. “Dear Cousin: "After waiting for several weeks for a few lines from you and receiving them not. I have resolved to write another letter to you and see if I can get an answer from it. “George. 1 have not received any letter from you sent my mother’s letters. I have wrote two to you since then, one while I was staying in Memphis and the other while I was staying on Hurrycane Creek in Mississippi. The last one must have been lost as he rebels took some of our mail that was going North when they took Hollersprings. "I was in Mississippi on Christmas day but did not keep Christmas very good. We marched about sixteen miles that day and came through Hollersprings. We laughed at BELOW lE-XQUABE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SAIF Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark R. Cain and Janna M. Cain, husband and wHe.. to Hamilton Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated October 29. 2001 and recorded November 13. 2001 in document number 1059597. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by U.S. Bank National As­ sociation as Trustees of CSFB ABS Series 2002HE1 by assignment dated November 12. 2001 and recorded on April 21,2003 In document num­ ber 1102526. By assignment recorded by Affidavit submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Nine Hun­ dred Sixty-Six and 1/100 Dolars ($119,966.01) inducing interest at the rate of 6% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 19,2003. The premises are located in the Township ot OrengsvBe, Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Detail map of Baltimore Township. Barry County showing the farm where Morris Pilgrim settled. Stacked weapons during a break during the Civil War. the 101 st Regiment, Illinois Volunteers for surrendering the place without firing a gun. I had the chill fever on Christmas night and wc had to march the next day and it rained hard and I could no keep up with the Regiment and did not catch up until the next day and then they was just going to start on march and 1 had to ride. It is the first day that Uncle Sam ever hauled me in his teams. "This is Secesh paper. You will have to pay for the letter I have no stamps. I am better now and we are staying now within four miles of Moscow, Tennessee where we was last June and July. “I left Memphis on the 26th day of November and have done considerable marching since that time. We just raise the devil as the saying is, on our marches we just lay the country flat and some could not find enough to ration a mouse in ten miles square if we go through a place like Rootstovan we kill all the hogs we want and chickens and drive the fat beef away and if they sense us some of the soldiers will start around and set fire to the house when the officers are not looking. “George, the Sunday after Christmas I had all the boiled chickens and sweet pota­ toes I could eat. On New Years day I had chickens, fresh pork, sweet potatoes, boiled pumpkin and turnips for dinner. We live well some days and some days mighty hard. Uncle Sam only allows us 2 hard breads per day besides our meat. Since our supplies have been cut */»'. "George send me some stamps. I hope you will get that letter I wrote to you in Mississippi. Direct your letter to Morris Pilgrim, Co. A 72 Regiment. Memphis, Tennessee. Write soon. Send all the news from home." There is one more letter in this group. Memphis. Tenn., May 31, 1864 “Dear Cousins, “I received your welcome letter yester­ day afternoon and I am hurrying my self to answer it for we start on another scout tomorrow morning. And I do not kno how long I shall be gone so I thought I would keep you in suspense wondering if I got your letter or not. I was sorry to hear of the sudden death of your father in such a way, also to hear my cousin James is so sick. I think my bereaved Aunt must have lots of troubles but I hope she will speedily recov­ er from it and live see many pleasant and happy days yet. My mother is very poorly and so was grandmother when this letter was wrote. The rest are all well. I hope you will forward this letter immediately to my folks. Direct it to Robert Brooke North Every Street. South Lyon. Norfolk. England. That is all I have to write a I wrote to you a few days ago. “From your cousin Morris Pilgrim. Direct to me as before. I have just got through eating dinner. I have fried fat pork, bread and coffee. My appetite was not very keen.” On Feb. 13. 1925 Emily Moore Clark. 924 E. 105th Street, Cleveland, Ohio wrote to Mrs. Wallace Eaton, who was Jennie Pilgrim Eaton, daughter of Morris and Lucretia Wolford Pilgrim, to share with her papers found in her mother’s possessions. Emily Moore Clark wanted the letters and the diary shared with family members and anyone else who was interested in how a Civil War veteran felt, was treated and a view of their lives as soldiers. Next week: The diary of Morris Pilgrim, Civil War veteran. NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2003-2004 BUDGET FOR DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE th« on June 16. 2003, kt 6 30 o'clock p.m. in me High School Coherence Room at 327 N Grove St. Oefton. Michigan, the Board of Education ot the Delton KaEogg Schooia win hold a public hearing lo ooneider me tkamet ', propoeed 2003-2004 budget The Board may not adopt Ba propoeed 2003-2004 budget unU after me public hearing A copy of lhe propoeed 2003-2004 budget inducing the propoeed property tax milage rate is available tor pub­ ic napactxtn dunng normal buaneaa hour, al me Superintendent's office, 327 N Grove St. Denon, Mkmigan The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. Thu notice a grvw. by order of me Board of Education Elizabeth Matteson, Secretary E.L.S. inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • All 48 States • Vans - Reefers • in and Out of Michigan • Reasonable Rates • Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded • East coast - west Coast Call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW Or PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Mctugan law the chief family judge annually reviews the performance record of the Fnend ot the Court. The raview will be conducted on or about July 1.2003. This review is limited by law to the foltowing criteria: whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statu­ tory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; whether the purposes of the Fnend of the Court Act are being met: and whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written comments to the chief family judge relating to these'criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address to: Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Barry County Trial Court, Family Division. 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. («) Commencing at the Southwest comer ot Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence North 00 degrees 27 minutes 07 seconds West on tie West Section line 1320.99 feet to foe piece of begmnmg oi tms oesenpoon, tnence cononung North 00 degrees 27 minutes 07 seconds West on the West Section fine 693.42 toot to tie cen­ terline ol Boulter Road; thence Easterly on foe centerline ot said Rood 230.76 tost being foe are of curve to the right with a radius of 739.78 foot to the far end of a chord which boars South 78 de­ grees 43 minutes 57 seconds East 229.63 tost thence on said centertine South 69 degrees 47 minutes 47 seconds East 206.35 tost; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 07 seconds East 573.13 toot; thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 54 seconds West on foe South line of the North­ west 1/4 ol the Southwest 1/4 of said Section. 420.00 feet to the Place of beginning. Subject to highway Right-of-Way over the Northerly 33 toot thereof for Boulter Road. The redemption period shall bo • months from the date ot such sate, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of the sate. The foredocing mortgagee can rescind the sate In ths event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated . Moy 15,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor U.S. Bank National Association as Trustees of CSFB ABS Series 2002-HE1. AsAsrJrmoe P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Flo No. 231.3035 (6-12) Short Foreclosure Notice Barry County PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mads in the condMons of a mortgage made by. Lloyd R. Morse Jr. and Joyca Morse, hueband and wfte to The Huntingtan National Bank, successor; Ly Default having been made In the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Lucas D. Poiicella and Joanne PoficeUa, husband and wfto. to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP., dated June 20, 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds lor the County of Barry In the State of Michigan on June 23.2000, in Document No. 1045924, on which Mortgage there is claimed tobedueatfoedateoffoh Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $143,699.06 and no proceedmgs having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice « hereby given that on June 26.2003, at 1:00 pm. on the stope ot the courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there win be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 12.18 percent per mnum. legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that raid Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sate: said premises are described m said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; PARCEL D: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 8: THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 34'4F WEST. ON THE SOUTH SECTION LINE. 1185.93 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE PAR­ CEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 34’4F WEST. ON SAID SOUTH LINE. 241.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 2918" EAST. PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4, 264.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34’4F EAST. PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 241.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 2918" WEST. 264.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR BRISTOL ROAD The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption penod shal! be thirty (30) days, from the date of sate or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By. DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 Dated: May 14. 2003 (6/19) June 23,1997, and recorded on July 23,1997. in Uber 702, on page 766, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tie sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE AND 49/100 DOL­ LARS ($123,179.49). including interest al 6.5% per annum, adjustable rate. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mads and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be forectoeed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubUc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1 .-00 o'clock pm. on Juns 26,2003. Said premises are situated In Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, aru are described merger to FMB-Areadia Bank, Mortgagee, dated LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 10. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BETTER DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION10; THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF HEAD LAKE ROAD, 666.35 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 567 53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST. 429 96 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST. 291.57 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE. 715.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 270.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 59 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 421.76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER THE WESTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR EXISTING HEAD LAKE ROAD The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate unless determined in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 90 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 19. 2003 The Huntington National Bank, successor^ by merger to FMB-Arcadia Bank Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (6-19) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 5. 2003 DK’s Hoyle captures state 800-meter title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor With 30 meters left in the 800-meter run Delton Kellogg senior Monique Hoyle wasn’t in first place yet. “I was snooting for the top eight." said Hoyle. “1 wanted a state medal.” But it's not the 770-mctcr run. Hoyle had time to kick her way past her two closest competitors to win the Division III stale championship in the 800 in 2:21.13. “It was amazing.” said Hoyle of the sprint Delton's Katie Smoczynski (left) takes the hand-off from Kortni Matteson (right) in the 1600-meter relay Saturday. The DK foursome of Matteson, Smoczynski. Shanna Tamminga, and Monique Hoyle medaled in sixth place in the event. ( Photo by Brett Bremer) Strange days on major league baseball fields 1 would say that Major League Baseball needs to get to the All-Star break fast, but even that won’t be without controversy. It’s been a strange few days in baseball. A man who was wanted for not showing up in court was spotted at a Cincinnati Reds game on the ‘Kiss Cam* by his parole office and arrested. Instead of pitchers being charged at on the mound, the pitchers are charging at the Questec Umpire Evaluation System. The Tigers played in front of a full Comcrica Paik. Now, Sammy Sosa is using corked bats. Normally baseball gets to catch its breath a little at the All-Stur break, but many peo­ ple are upset that the game will decide which league gets home field advantage in the World Series this season. Sosa, who left the Texas Rangers to make the Friendly Confines in Chicago his homi thanks to a deal made by our president, has had some of the greatest home run hitting season's in baseball history and was caught cheating Tuesday. From spitballs, to pine tar, to rnril files, and corked bats, baseball has had a long his­ tory of cheating. In many minds however, in baseball its not cheating unless you get caught. As if the game doesn’t have enough to worry about. Less than a week ago. I heard that a Boston paper had named Sosa the most likable baseball star. Now what is he. Someone said he grabbed the bat by mistake. That it was his practice bat. and was never meant to be used in a game. That would almost make sense, if it made any sense at all. Why would someone use a corked bat for practice, just to watch their home runs sail out into the street? That’s like running downhill to get ready for a marathon, or riding a jet ski to get ready for a canoe race. So. when Sosa was chasing Mark McGwire for the home run crown was he using a corked bat? llierc has to be a piece of lumber in a museum somewhere, the Baseball Hall of Fame, or some one’s memorabilia collection from the seasons he knocked all those homers. Let's cut one open. OOPS, that’d be like putting a Mickey Mantle rookie card in the spokes of your bike. Let’s x-ray one. We got to hear about Pete Rose all spring. No one ever said he threw a game, or cheated, heck he was Charlie Hustle, and they won’t let him into the Hall of Fame. Should Sammy go with a corked bat? Besides, if what all the pitchers are saying is true, it should be easier than ever to hit a baseball. It cost Curt Schilling $15,000 this week, after he destroyed one of the new ball-strike cameras that arc in use in 13 major league ball parks. How come we didn’t hear about these things until they were using them in ballparks? It’s an evaluation system for umpires, and isn't supposed to have a direct impact on the game, to get the umps to call balls and strikes as defined in the rules. Pitchers from Schilling in Arizona to the Braves in Atlanta have whined that the strike zone has shrunk. That umps are calling balls on pitches that used to be strikes, be­ cause they arc being watched. Well, if the camera system is supposed to be evaluating the umps and they'e calling pitches that should be strikes balls, then eventually pitchers won't have to deal with down the final slraight-away. “1 actually didn’t think I was going to make it." Hoyle still had the 1600-meter relay to run in. but when a champion is that close to the finish she doesn't hold anything back. "It’s one race. I figured why don’t I kill myself doing it." said Hoyle. She survived, and took her place on lhe stage to accept the state championship medal. It wasn't a surprise to everybody. Hoyle was seeded sixth heading into the race with a regional time of 2:25.8. just over two seconds behind the top qualifier. She had also qualified for the stale meet in the 1600-meter run. but her coach had other plans. DK coach Jim Gibson scratched her in the 1600. thinking that with a qualifying time of a couple seconds behind the leaders in the 800 she had a shot at a state championship. “I thought he was crazy." said Hoyle of Gibson. He may or may not be crazy, but he was right. It was one of five medal winning perform­ ances by Panther athletes on Saturday at the Division 111 stale track and field meet hosted by Comstock Park, and the first of two med­ als Hoyle would win. The DK girls’ 1600-meter relay team of Hoyle. Katie Smoczynski. Kortni Matteson, and Shanna Tamminga medaled in sixth place in a time of 4:11.4. Tamminga and Matteson were also two time medalists on the day. Tamminga placed fifth in the high jump at 5’1.1. Matteson was eighth in the 300-metcr hur­ dles in 48.27 seconds. The DK girls’ team total of 18 points put them in 14th place for the day. with Laings­ burg and Monroe Saint Mary Catholic Cen­ tral tying for first with 36 points each. Kris Oglesbcc scored the Delton boys’ teams’ two points, with a medal winning performance in seventh place in the 200-mcter dash. He finished in 22.83 seconds. Maple Valley scores six medals A week after winning its way to a fourth place finish at the Michigan Intcrscholastic Track Coaches Association team meet, the Lions best performance at the MHSAA Di­ vision III finals came with a team effort. The Lion varsity girls’ track team's top performance on Saturday at Comstock Park came in the 44K)-meter relay. The foursome of Amy Abbott, Megan Garvey. Donna Cripe, and Melissa Nissc combined for a third place finish in a time of 51.68 seconds. For Abbott, a sophomore, it was one of three events in which she participated and one of two medals she earned. Abbott also competed in the 100-metcr hurdles and the 300-mcter hurdles, earning a fourth place medal in the 100 with a lime of 15.8 seconds. Garvey in the long jump, and senior Cashel Harps and junior Kelly Wilson in the shot put missed out on the medals, along with three of lhe Lions four female pole vaulters. Sophomores Tara Gordcnski and Lisa Hamilton and junior Stcfanic Joostbems came up a little short in the vault, but Ashley Gordcnccr reached 10’3 and a fourth place finish. “I’m happy with it,” said the Lions’ senior captain, Gordencer. “11 wasn’t a good day for the vaulting." A stiff wind blew in the face of all the competitors. What was it that helped four Lion ladies and one boy. Rich Wilson, vault their way to the state meet? “We have an awesome coach," said Gordeneer. Coach Jerry Sessions has helped turn lhe Valley vaulters into some of the best in the state, sometimes by offering a little extra incentive. “He bet me that if 1 could do a back exten­ sion roll, he’d buy me a pizza.” Gordenccr’s pizza is already history, but she’ll have her slate medal for a lifetime. Lion junior Meagan Halliwill threw her way to a fourth place finish as well. She was fourth in the discus with a top throw of 119’8. Halliwill was the ninth seed overall going into the day’s action and moved her way past the competition. Overall, the Lion ladies tied in ninth place with Albion, both teams had 21 team points. The Lion boys scored 2.5 points total, thanks to medalists junior Josh Beardslce in the I l0-mctcr hurdles and senior Wilson in the pole vault. Beardslce ran a 15.07, to equal his quali­ fying tinje i^the HO-mctcr hurdles at rcgionals. and finished with a medal in seventh place. Wilson tied for eighth in the vault with at a height of 13’6. Only four vaulters went higher than Wilson, but some just made 13*6 in fewer tries. Maple Valley's Meagan Halliwill watched her discus sail to a fourth place finish on Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bre­ mer) HCC set for junior golfers on Fridays The Hastings Country Club Junior Golf Program will swing into action beginning June 13, and be every Friday from then until July 18 excluding the July 4th holiday. The program will include instruction on etiquette, rules, grip, stance, alignment, put­ ting, chipping, and the full swing by the Hastings High School golf coaches and members of the HHS golf teams. cor boys and girls ages 6-18. The cost is S25 per child, with a maximum $50 charge per family. The middle school I high school 9-hole league runs from 8:30 a.m. -11 a.m. Intermediate instruction and a four-hole league goes from 9 a.m. -11 a.m. Beginner instruction runs from 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Hastings hoop camps begin Monday Lion senior Ashley Gordeneer gets a hug from teammate Tara Gordenski af­ ter completing her final vault at the Divi­ sion III track and field meet. Gordeneer finished fourth overall with a height of 10’3. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 4 Delton’s Monique Hoyle is all smiles, after accepting her 800-meter champion­ ship medal at the Division III state cham­ pionship on Saturday at Comstock Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK sprinter Kris Oglesbee rushes to a seventh place medal in the 200-meter dash, coming in with a time of 22.83 seconds on Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) those umps anymore. If they are truly that far off. But as much as I don't like to hear millionaires whine. I like even less to see Questcc system at ballparks. Let the umps do their job. Shouldn't they have always been evalu­ ated? If you’re going to have cameras determining balls and strikes, you might as well just build a little robot to sit behind the place and don't forget to add instant replay. Everybody would love to stop in the middle of a game for 15 minutes two or three times a night so the Itoho Ump can could go check if a pitcher really balked or not. The quote is “Let’s play two." not lets play twice as long. DK’s Shanna Tamminga cruises across the finish line as the aneftor of DK’s 800-meter relay team on Saturday at Comstock Park. (Photo by Brett Bre­ mer) Hastings Community Education boys’ and girls’ basketball camps begin next week. The basketball camps will feature daily skills instruction, officiated team scrim­ mages. and individual contests. Camps for girls entering grades third through fifth, and sixth through eighth run Monday. June 9, through Friday. June 13, at Star Elementary Gym. New Saxon varsity basketball coach Tina Poirier will run the camps with help from HHS varsity basketball players. The third-fifth grade camp runs from 9 a.m. -10:15 a.m.. and has a cost of $25. The sixth-eighth grade camp runs from 11 a.m. - I p.m.. and has a cost of $35. A camp for boys entering grades three of four, also will be held next week in the Cen­ tral Elementary gym, Monday through Fri­ day from 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. The cost is $30. The boys camps will be run by Hastings’ varsity boys’ coach Don Schils and five for­ mer and current varsity basketball players. Boys entering grades five through eight will have their camp the following week, Monday June 16 through Friday June 20 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m at Hastings High School. The cost is $35. All campers will receive a regulation size blue and gold rubber basketball and awards will be given out. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 5. 2003 - Page 11 TK’s Tape all-state in the 100-meter Thomapple Kellogg junior Darrin Tape was rmner-up in the 100-meter dash in the Michigan High School Athletic Association state meet Saturday at Caledonia High School. Tape scored twice for the Middleville boys, finishing runner-up in the 100 dash with a time of 11.02 seconds. Brian Brighton of Allen Park won it in 10.82 seconds. Tape broke the school record in the event by running a 10.7 in the first preliminary race. Tape earned an eighth-place finish in the 200-meter dash with a time of 25.2 seconds. Middleville boys also scored in the high jump, as junior Jordan Hanley finished in a tie for sixth by clearing 6-3. The Trojans finished with 11 team points, good for a top 25 finish in the team tally. Detroit Renaissance won the Division II meet handily with 67 team points and O-K Blue Conference champion Coopersville was second with 50. O-K Gold Conference rival Grand Rapids South Christian was fifth with 24 points, most of them because of the individual efforts of Lisa Winkle, who took first in the long jump and second in the 1 IO­ meter high hurdles. Farmington Hills Harrison was first in the boys’ competition and Stevensville Lake­ shore was second. Several state Division II records were set by the Wyoming Park 3200-meier relay team (7:57.59), Joe Hover of Stevensville Lakeshore in the discus (195-06) and Zach Labrecque of Harper Creek in lhe 200-mcter dash (:21.94). Jim Pancoast of Lakeshore was a double winner, setting a state record in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:53.74 in the 1600 meters. Caledonia junior Angie Maxey was state champion in the pole vault. Maxey soared 11 feet in her specialty to outperform rivals Emily.Franks of Sturgis and Rebekah Laman of Ludington, both of whom made 10-9, but couldn’t clear 11-0. Maxey, who was state runner-up a year ago when she cleared 11-2. has only one moun­ tain left to conquer in her senior year, the state record of 11-lb by Stephanie Tecpie of Sturgis in 2000. Viking volleyball coach drops interim from title “We still have a lot of talent left, and we will be back next year’" said Lakewood var­ sity volleyball coach Jeff Duits after his girls fell to Hamilton at rcgionals in January. Now he can say for sure that he will be back as well. Lakewood High School athletic director Brian Williams announced Tuesday the hir­ ing of Duits as the program's new varsity volleyball coach. Duits took over on an interim basis in January after first year coach Don Nichols resigned. Duits, a 1982 Lake wood graduate, had spent time with the team as an assi: tant and has helped in the program for the last four years. He has also coached some of the girls in AAU programs. He helped lead the Viking varsity spikers to a district title this winter. TK junior Darrin Tape ran to a second place finish Saturday in the 100-meter dash at the Division II state track and field meet hosted by Caledonia. (File photo by Brett Bremer) Champion gymnast has Hastings roots Volleyball summer camp comes to HHS Hastings High School will be hosting a four day USA Michigan Volleyball camp from July 28 through July 31, for all girls from seventh and twelfth grade. Day one of the camp runs from 1:30 pm through 4:30 pm Monday, July 28, with the remaining three days being broken into a morning session from 9 am - 12 pm and an afternoon session from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. There is still time for athletes to sign-up, and athletes do not have to be from Hastings. The cost is $195 before June 15, or $205 after June 15. All participants must be pre­ registered. The 2003 season marks the 10th year for the USA Michigan Summer Site Camp Pro­ gram. For more information visit the website at www.campbuck.com, or contact Hastings* varsity volleyball coach Gina McMahon at (269)948-0171. LEGAL NOTICE One young gymnast from Okemos led her Level 6 Twistars USA Gymnastics team to a state champion title over the April 26 and 27 weekend, competing at Mills Gymnastics Center in Southgate, ML Madison Fringer, competing in the nine years and younger age group, swept her competition from around the state, placing first on all events and the all-around, and si­ multaneously giving her team effort a huge boost. Madison’s first place scores included a 9.4 on vault, 9.55 on bars, 9.525 on beam, 9275 on floor, and 37.75 in the all-around. Madison is the daughter Bill and Amy Bowers-Fringcr of Okemos. Amy Bowers is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School. She is the granddaughtcr’of Don and Lois Bowers of Hastings. Madison has been involved with Twistars USA Gymnastics Club of Dimondale, MI, since 1996. She has been a National TOPS member twice and has had great success in her gymnastics career. Maaison t-nnger Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James L. Hooker and Chnstine A. Hooker, husband and wife, to Bank One. NA, mortgagee, dated May 31. 2000 and recorded June 7. 2000 in 'Jber 1045. Page 292.. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Nine and 14/100 Dollars ($151,799.14) inducting inter­ est at the rate of 9.99% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 10,2003. The premises are located m the Township of Thomapple. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as. Beginning at a point on the North section line; thence North 89 degrees 20 mr.utes 58 seconds East. 800 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section; thence South 03 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, parallel with the West line of said Section 289 00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 sec­ onds East, parallel with the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19. 256.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 289.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds West on said North line 256.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale tn the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated June 5. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. NA. As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 65 -7/3 Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by STAN­ LEY A BRAGG. A MARRIED MAN AND DONNA BRAGG, to CENTEX HOME EQUITY CORPO­ RATION. Mortgagee, dated May 24. 2000. and recorded on May 9. 2000. as Instrument No 1044115 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot one hundred sixteen thou­ sand nine hundred eighty five and 73/100 (S116,985.73), including interest at 13.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm. on June 26. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. BARRY County. Mtchigan and are described as: THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 990 FEET; ALSO EXCEPT THE WEST 662 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date ol such sale. DATED: May 22. 2003 CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY. LLC Assignee ot Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 (6/12) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, PLEASE CONTACT QUFLQFF1CE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY, MQHIGAGE_SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Juanita Jasinski, a single woman, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 4. 2000 and recorded January 13. 2000 in Liber 1040, Page 159. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Sixteen and 88/100 Dollars ($64,216.88) includ­ ing interest at the rate of 8.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pzn. on July 10, 2003. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of R. I. Hendershotts Addition, excepting the South 3 feet. First Addition to the City ot Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 5, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 PUB: 6/5 - 7/3 SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting May 6. 2003 Regular meeting called to Order at 7:30 p.m. All Board members and 1 guest present Pledge of Allegiance Approved minutes and treasurers report for 04 03 Accepted Department reports Adopted Metro Act Resolution. Adopted Resolution 03-06 to add 1% Admin Fee Reschedule June meeting to June 4. 2003. Authorized May bills Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum. Supervisor (6/5) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis W Boze and Sera S Boze. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Washtenaw Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated December 10.1999. and recorded on December 14, 1999 as Document *1039086 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated January 19. 2000, which was recorded on August 14, 2000, as Document •1048078. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 40/100 dollars ($59289.40). inducting interest at 7250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on June 26.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of Section 18. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, desenbed as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 11 of the Plat of Sunny Shore Subdivision; thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East 33 feet to the center of Keller Road; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West in the center of said road 340 feet 9 inches for the Place of Beginning; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West 219 feet thence due South 266 feet; thence due East 85 feet; thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East to the Place of Beginning. Also commencing at the Southwest comer of the above described premises; thence due East 85 feet; thence due South to the shore ol Guernsey Lake, thence Westerly along lhe shore of Guernsey Lake 85 feet more or less, to a point due South of the Place of Beginning; thence due North to the Ptace of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, untoss determined abandoned in accordance wfth MCLA600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be30 days from the date ot such sale. Dated: May 22.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rood. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie •200132430 Team S (6/12) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN DBA Streetscape Project NOTICE OF East State Street will be closed to through traffic between Michigan Avenue and Softwood lor the THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL next one to two weeks. Local traffic will be allowed access as much as possible Michigan Avenue wifi be dosed to through traffic between State Street and Court Street tor the next one to two weeks Local traffic only will be allowed along this portion of Michigan Avenue Traffic traveling north on Michigan Avenue will have to detour to the west at Court Street and traf­ fic traveling east on Court will have to detour at Michigan Avenue There wil be a Jeff turn only at Michigan and State Street lor eastbound traffic allowing traffic to travel north on Michigan Avenue, and there will be a right turn only for southbound traffic at Michigan and Stale Street allowing traffic to travel west on State Street. North Jefferson wiR be dosed to through traffic between State Street and Apple Street tor approx­ imately the next one to two weeks Local traffic only will be allowed along this portion of Jefferson. West State Street will be dosed to through traffic between Church Street and Jefferson Street for approximately the next one to two weeks Traffic will be allowed to enter this portion of State Street, but will have to make a U-tum to exit the area There will be a left turn only tor westbound traffic at Jefferson and State Street, and a right turn only for northbound traffic at Jefferson and State Street Tim Girrbach Diractor of Public Services TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of a proposed Ordinance which was received tor first reading by the Township Board of the Charier Township of Rutland at a regu­ lar meeting held on May 14. 2003: to amend Section 104.2026 F.5_b to increase the size of political signs and amend Section 104.2026 F.5.c. to increase the duration tor display of tem­ porary event signs Therefore. Rutland Charter Township. Barry County. Michigan, ordains SECTION I • AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1042028 1 Section 104.2026 F.5.b. of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to read as follows b Polrtcai Signs not exceeding thirty-two (32) square leet placed by an individual on his or her residence or place of business or on some part of the property, provided said signs are displayed, within the setbacks prescribed in Article XVIII. not more than lorty-five (45) days before, nor more than ten (10) days after, the conclusion of the political campaign to which it relates 2 Section 104 2026 F.5 c shall be amended to read as follows c One (1) temporary event sign, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, shall be per­ mitted in any commercial or industrial district, such as for special events and sales as defined in this ordinance Display of any temporary event sign shall be limited to 45 days in advance and the day of the event No such sign shall be redisplayed on the same premises in said district until the expiration of an interim period of ninety (90) days SECTION Ji • EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL This Ordinance shall take effect eight days following publication after adoption AH Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its regular meeting to be held at the Charter Township Hall on June 11. 2003. commencing al 7:30 o m Rutland Charier Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling the Township All interested parties are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in discussion upon said Ordinance Robin McKenna, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Heatings, Ml 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 �Page 12 - Tba Fastings Banner - Thursday. June 5. 2003 HHS baseball falls in district semi’s Hastings catcher Justin Pratt forces out Lakewood's Brian Stowell at the plate, and fires towards first for a double play. (Photo by Peay Hardin) The Saxon varsity baseball season ended Saturday with a district semifinal loss to Lakewood. 7-2. Hastings was limited to just five hits in the game, and could never get their offense in gear. The Saxons did get off to a quick start as Kyle Arnie and Scott Larsen led off the first inning with walks, and both moved along a base on a wild pitch. Hastings took a 1-9 lead as Dustin Bow­ man scored Arnie with a well-executed bunt. However, the Saxons wouldn’t score again until the seventh inning. Lakewood flexed its muscle in the middle innings and put the game out of reach with three runs in its half of the seventh, after scoring one in the third, one in the fourth, and two in the fifth. The Vikings had six hits and scored five earned runs off of the Sar.on starting pitcher, Larsen. Larsen struck out four and walked eight in six innings of action. Bowman pitched an «nning of relief, al­ lowing one run and one hit. Arnie had the Saxon RBI in the seventh, as he singled home Caleb Case. Brian DeVries, B.J. Donnini, and Eli Schmidt also had hits for the Saxons, who finish the season with an overall record of 7­ 18. Lakewood advanced to the district finals, where the Vikings were mercied by the Capital Circuit champions from Charlotte 13-3. [PINE LAKE ■ GUERNSEY LAKE ■ BIC CEDAR txpect success tall 338 N. Grave St. • Delton, Ml 49046 Lae Hastings second base­ man Kyle Arnie turns to show that he held onto the ball after diving to tag Lakewood's Tyler Beglin. ( Photo by Perry Hardin) A Saxon rally dies Saturday against Lakewood as senior Dustin Bowman is called out for leaping over Viking catcher Matt Stowell before coming down on home plate. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Unlimited 700 Unlimited? I like the sound of that.” Night & Weekend Minutes Anytime Minutes RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP $29*? BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Dchwe NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning applications for Special Exception Use Permits will be bald on Wednesday. June 18.2003, commencing at 7 30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hasbng. Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following 1 Consideration of the application of Lawrence Knobloch for a Special Exception Use Permit to alow storage wtthfi agricultural buildings located on his property al 2482 S M-43 Highway Sections 104 603N and 104 703G, as amended, alow storage to •» fee in an agricultural budding. including bams, as a special use in the Agricultural District The properly ts commonly referred to as Parcel #08-13-027-003-10 2 Consideration of the application of Robert Champion tor -ALLTEL Only You got that right. a Special Exception Use Permit to allow a home occu­ pation in his home located at 1663 N M-37 Highway This property is zoned ‘AG' Agricultural and Section 104 603 allows a home occupation with an approved Special Exception Use Permit This property ts com­ monly referred to as Parcel #06-13-006-010-20 3 Such and further matters as may property come before Now Only «29S, Promotional minutes apply wrthm Local Freedom catag area See store lor detris Phone promotions requee 2-year sennet agreement Limned time otter Whde supplies last Call I 800 ALLTEL9 • Click www.alltcl.com the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public a: the Rutland Charier Township Hall dunng regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may Visit ALLTEL at om 5275 Beckley Rd Stell (269) 979-7000 be examined at said pubic hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the pubic hearing to individuals with disabili­ ties Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone num­ ber listed below All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above proposed amendments ROBIN E. McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 Coldwater (517)279-4675 ?26tW5l0662 Great Lakes Cellular (616) 791-8800 (269) 323-7500 2843EastPansAve SE (616} 9*0 0985 Kalamazoo 5021 W Main SI (269) 344-7832 5461 Gull Road. Sie C (269) 342-6655 2675 Henry St. Ste 0 (231)755-6411 Rockford 5429 Northland Dr Ste A (616)364-1337 Comstock Part (616) 785-1009 Grand Rapids (616) 975-Z735 2005 Mies Rd (269) 983-4999 Grandville (616) 667-1950 Walker 3551 Atone Rd NW (616) 785-5001 Hastinos (269) 948-0034 WAL«MMT feWa Creak (269) 979-5520 (616)393-6218 (231) 739-3199 (2M??59 4049 SOHOWifdes (616)975-7464 MMW Wtreless usta ABC Warehouse www abcwaiefiouse com VandenBera Slereo (616) 399-5155 Battle Creek S^Rssy Cellular K (269)963-7000 gSIlXk Cdkiar (231)893-6300 Holland | 3m m (269)660-0495 SitfiXot (231)744-7171 ssmar FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, NOTIFY (248) 962-6100 IF YOU ARE N ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and condfttons cJ a certain mortgage made by Donald Burton and Angela Burton, husband and wife of Barry County, Michigan. Mortgagor to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA formerly known as Norwest Bank Minnesota. NA as Trustee for Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII. Inc.. Floating Rate Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, series 2000-LB1 dated toe 21 st day of December. AD.. 1999, and recorded in toe office of the Register of Deeds, tor toe County of Barry and Stale of Michigan, on the 6th day of January, A.D. 2000, In Document No. 1039872. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the dale of this notice, for principal and interest toe sum of 857,928.23 (Fifty seven thousand. Nine hundred twenty eight dollars and twenty three cents) indudir.g interest there on at 9.99% (nine point nine nine) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at taw or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of toe power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage, anrt pursuant to toe statute of the State ol Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given tost on toe 19th day of June. AD.. 2003, at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at toe Berry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, Barry County, Michigan, ol the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: AN that certain piece or par­ cel of land situate in toe Township of Castleton, in toe County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to wit: Parcel 1: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Gregg s Reserve to the Village of Nashville, thence West 82 feet, thence South 74.75 feet, thence East 82 feet, thence North 74.75 feet to place of beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing 82 feet West of the Northeast comer of Greggs Reserve, thence West 50 feet, thence South 74.75 feet, thence East 50 feet, thence North 74.75 feet to toe place of beginning. Tax I.D.: 08-052-000-000-034-0 The redemption period shall be six months from toe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemptton period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated May 15. 2003 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L.PA. By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.PA. 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48064 WWRS02980900 (8/12) �Th® Hastings Ban:*' - Thursday. Jun® 5. 2003 - Pag® 13 Village Council picks Lake 0 Police Chief by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The Lake Odessa Village Council unani­ mously chose to offer the job to Mark Bender last Thursday night as police chief. Bender is currently working in Reading. Mich., as city manager/police chief. He said he is looking forward to coming to Lake Odessa and helping to heal the community and bring back the departjnent’s reputation. He said he realizes there have been problems without leadership and he wants to see the village rebound and be where it deserves to be. He said he is certain he and the village will be able to re^ph a contractual agree­ ment. Trustee Pat Lake said Bender's back­ ground check was excellent. Trustee Mel McCloud said Bender is “ clean and there are no skeletons in his closet." Former Police Chief Jimmy Valentine helped with the background checks Bender said he hopes to be on the job in Lake Odessa in three weeks. “The people of Reading have been good to me and I want this transition to be han­ dled professionally." He said his work week may be split be­ tween Reading and Lake Odessa during a short transition period. “Lake Odessa is overdue for leadership," he said. Bender has a bachelor of science degree See CHIEF, page 20 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CMford Craven, unmarried (original mortgagors) io The CfT Group’Consumer Finance. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 16. 2002, and recorded on October 22. 2002 Document *1069952 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agrcamant. dated as of February 1, 2003. among Credrt-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Sato, non Brothers Mortgage Securities VII. Inc.. Litton Loan Servicing LP and U.S. Bank National Association, Salomon Mortgage Loan Trust. CBASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2003-CB1. without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated November 29. 2002, which was recorded on May 2. 2003. Document No. 1103342. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the sale hereof the sum of THREE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 13H 00 dol­ lars ($309,877.13), including interest at 9.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue m such case made and provided, notice is hereby gwen that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. M* al 1:00 p.m.. on June 26. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Situated m the Prairieville. County of Barry. State of Michigan: PARCEL B: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, desenbed as: Beginning at a pomt on the center­ line of Bandore Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 1329.22 feet, and East 210.00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 36; thence East 210.00 feet along said centerime; thence South 00 degrees 10 min­ utes 33 seconds East 688.63 feet parallel to the West line of said Section to a traverse line along •Uttte Long Lake’; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 27.26 teat; thence South 51 degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 236.65 feet to the terminus of said traverse line: thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 847 40 feet paraMel to the West hne o I said section to toe place of beginning. Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof as Bendere Road. Also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as desenbed betow. This description includes the land from the traverse Sne to the waters edge except the West 150 feet. Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.0 feet thereof as Bendere Road. Also subject to an easement tor ingress and enress as described betow. This description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge. Except the West 150 feet. PARCEL C: Part of Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: Begtonmg at a point which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 1328.22 feet and East 420.00 feet from the Northwest cor­ ner of said Section 36; thence East 249.40 feet; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 19 seconds West 594.13 feet to a traverse line along Uttle Long Lake*; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 257.81 feet to the terminus of said traverse fane: thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 688.83 feet parallel to the West line of sato Section to the place of beginning. Subject to tiw use of the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof as Bendere Road, also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as described betow. This description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge. PARCEL B AND C SUBJECT TO THE FOL­ LOWING EASEMENT: Being in part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, more particularly desenbed as being 20.00 feet on each side of the following described centerime for ingress and egress to be used with others Beginning at a point on the cen­ terline of Bendere Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds east 1328.22 feet and East 650.00 feet from the Northwest cor­ ner ot said Section; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes West 330.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees West 190 00 feet: thence South 47 degrees West 180 00 feet Lienee South 87 degrees West125.00 feet to the point of beginnmg. PP* 08-012-036-001-20 37037 The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 22. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200317511 TeamM (5/12) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Bnan A. Komejan. a single man. and Chnstie L. Trethewey. to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION). dated March 20. 1998. and record­ ed in the Office of the Register of Deeds for t<e County ol Barry in the State of Michigan on March 25. 1998, in Document No. 1009409, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date ol this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $106.133.88 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby toe power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on July 3. 2003, at 1:00 p.m.. on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and •old to the highest bidder. at public sale, for the purpose ol satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, emd any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL D: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF SECTION 15. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 37* 36* WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 1957 14 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 4T 39* WEST 409 13 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 37-36* WEST 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 4T 39* EAST 409.13 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 37-36* EAST Al ONG SAID LINE 220.00 FEET TO BEGINNING THE EASTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF BEING RESERVED FOR COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT­ OF-WAY The redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date ot sale Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By. DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: May 19. 2003 (6/26) 1 ; LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTAC’ OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andrew John Goodrich and Melissa Goodrich, husband nd wife (original mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 30. 2001. and recorded on February 20. 2002 m Instrument •1075246 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 64/100 dollars ($61,493.64). including interest at 9.900% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on July 10. 2003 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, thence West on the Section line 5 chains thence North 5 chains 34 links, thence East 5 chains to the East section hne thence South 5 chains and 34 links to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shal! be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of sucn sale Dated: Juno 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200319727 Team G (6/5-626) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made byG Jeffrey Hisey and Martha M. Hisey. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., f/k/a Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1998, and recorded on July 24. 1998 in Document No. 1015492. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 22/100 dollars ($90,15022). including in.erest at 7.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on July 10. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit No 3 of Hickory Grove, a Condominium, according to the Master Deed dated May 13. 1996. and recorded May 14. 1996, in Liber 660. Page 303 of the Barry County Register of Deeds and known as Barry County Subdivision Plan No. 7. together with undivided interest as a tenant in common in the common elements of the condo­ minium, if any. and all the rights and interests appurtenant to said Unit No. 3 of Hickory Grove. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suae 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200319643 Team D (65-6/26) Graduation Open House on Saturday - June 7, >? ». Congratulations Alex. i We Love You PUBLIC SALE NOTICE ts hereby given that by virtue of an Execution Order issued by Judge James H Fisher of the 5th Circuit Ct. m the County of Barry. Stale of Michigan. Against the Defendant^) Teal M Lawson/Cirde Inn Mobile Home Park Inc. and m favor of the Ptemtrff(s) Geraid H Vanhutsen Case No C1-1000-CH I have seized and taken possession of the following described goods and chattel of the aforesaid defendant(s) 1 - 1976 Rosemont 4 Bedroom 12x60 mobile home 1 -1985 Liberty 3 Bedroom 14x70 mobile home 1 - 1979 Academy 2 Bedroom 14x7u mobile home 1 • 1984 Overland Park 2 Bedroom 14x70 mobile home 1 • 1979 Uberty 2 Bedroom 12x60 mobile home I shaft expose the above items tor sale at Pubic Sale at Circle Inn Mobile Home Park 11985 Marsh Road, ShefoyviHe Ml On the 14th day of June 2003 at 10 00 A M SALE TERMS: All bidders must register with the deputy no later than 9:30 a m 6/14/2003 Registered bidders may Inspect all Hems 30 minutes before the Sale time Full payment in cash or cashiers check is required upon the Deputy's Acceptance of the highest bid The Deputy has the right to accept or reject any bld and to hold or adjourn any sale All sales are subject Io all seizure costs, including but not limited to. Deputy's lees, levy cost, towing, storage fees, and sale fees All items are subject to any lien and secured interests All sales are final and sold ‘as is’ and no Warranty is expressed or implied Date 06/02/2003 Deputy Sheriff - William Nesbitt Phone (269) 948-4805 Get your color film processed THE SAME DAY at J-Ad s PRINTING PLUS Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting May 14. 2003 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. All Board members present, and members of the pubic Pledge o’ Allegiance Approved agenda with additions Approved minutes Board Meeting held April 9, 2003 as presented No Public Comment - No Response at this time Pine Lake Fire Dept Report placed on hie Linda Fay application as PLF fighter denied Hickory Comers Fire Dept pteced on hie Public Comment Greg Cost regarding Van Keuren property Commissioner s Report: report received by Commissioner Wayne Adams Farmland Preservation Resolution passed unanm ously Prairieville Police Report placed on file Adopted Taser pobev for Police Department Accepted change order for Pine Lake Weed special assessment Approved payment and contract for Small Town Initiative Project Personal recycling to be handled by residents Appointed Jim Grundy to ZB A upon resignation of Rex McCool Approved for purchase of postage for meter be considered a pre-approved payment Approved purchase of copy machine Approved Clerk Nichols to take care of ceme­ tery problem with fallen tree and water. Approved attendance of Master Plan seminar with payment tor same plus mfcsaga. Approved motion to place tot ■••Deere tractor up for bid with right ol refusal Approved payment and participation with Barry County VIS program. Clerk & Treasurer's reports placed on file. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Normajean Nicnols. Clerk Attested to by Mark Doster. Supu.-'(6-5) Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy A, Watson, a mamed woman and John D. Watson, her husband, to Flagstar Bank. FSB. mortgagee, dated October 26. 2001 and recorded April 15. 2002 m docu­ ment numbe. 1078158. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum o’ One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Forty-One and 39 100 Dollars ($135241.39) including interest- at the rate ol 6.75% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ol the State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 pjn. on July 10,2003 The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 800 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Together with and subject to rights m a non-exciusrve easement tor ingress and egress and pubic utilities over and across the West 66 feet and the North 66 feet of said West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $600.3241a. in which case the redempion penod shaM be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sale m toe event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simultaneous resolution with toe borrower. Dated: June 5. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Flagstar Bank. FSB . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 PUB: 6/5 - 7/3 HASTINGS 4 Public^^k Auction Mlle WFOR SALE\ Thursday, June 12, 2003^® Property is located at 32 Market St.. Middleville. Michigan The sale will be held at I p.nii.H &/US7* • County Courthcifsc located in the 1 City of Hastings. Michigan Minimum bid is $59,701.00 S.E.V. is $51,300 Property Sells "AS IS" The home is a ranch with 3 bedrooms. 1.5 baths on full unfinished basement, with a two-car detached garage. This foreclosure sale is subject to six-month redemption rights. Terms—certified funds delivered to the sheriff at the sale. For more details, contact: Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 tbuatDewi^aunib Au E^OppaeUaun Leader fag REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 9, 2003 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 9. 2003 THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING ANO CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the regular school election there will be elected two (2) members to the board of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 2007. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO ALL SUCH VACANCIES: If you Think You Ran A Lot Of Milos Last Year Think Again. Marsha Bassett Tony Crosariol Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m. Friday, June 6. 2003. THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym Owner Operators Experienced Drivers Solos Teams Graduate Students [COVENANT TRANSPORT; • 1-888-MORE PAY • J (1-888-667-3729) [ All school elec-tors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Elizabeth Mhtteson Secretary, Board of Education �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 5. 2003 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis W Boze and Sera S. Boze, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Washtenaw Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated December 10.1999. and recorded on December 16. 1999 in Document No. 1039224 in Bam- County Records Michigan, and was assigned jy said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated January 19. 2000. which was recorded on August 14,2000, in Document No. 1048079. Barry County records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE AND 71/100 dollars ($186,945.71). including interest at 6.785% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be rorectosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of tarn, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1.00 pm.. on June 19, 2003. Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Lots 3 through 6. inclusive, of Bay View Resort, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 2 of Plats, on Page 17. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall ba 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shaM be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 15, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 4200126496 Team S (6-5) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT 0 JR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YQiLABEM ACTIVE MMTAfJY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas P. Blodgett and Nicole M. Blodgett, husband wtd wife, to Banc One Financial Services, Inc., mortgagee, dated June 25. 1997 and recorded June 27, 1997 In Liber 700. Page 13. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee fka Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee by assignment dated June 6. 1996 and recorded on January 10. 2002 in document number 1072841. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be duo on such mortgage toe sum of Thirty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight and 74/100 Dollars ($32,936.74) including Mer­ est at the rate of 143% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes o» the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage w« bo foreclosed by a sals of the mortgaged premises, or some part of t»m. at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 pm. on Juno 19,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1 /4 of section 22. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, more particu­ larly described as the South 330 feet of the North 594 feet of that part of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of section 22. lying West of toe centertine ol highway M-66. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case tow redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of toe sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sate in toe eventa 3rd parly buys the properly and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: May 15,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee fka Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 207.0677 Pub: 5/15 - 6/12 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. 4KY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Tobin J. Haines . a married man (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated October 30. 2000. and recorded on January 31, 2001 in Document# 1054489. Bar-y County Records, Michigan, and was assig.md by said mortgagee to the Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated November 7. 2001. which was recorded on December 3. 2001. in Documents 1070683. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FOUR AND 81/100 dollars ($61,604.81). including inter­ est at 8.500% per annum. Under tha power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mad? and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM. on July 3, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lof 49 of Stevens Wooded Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 31. ALSO. Lot 50 of Steven s Wooded Acres. Also, 71.96 feet on North side of Lot 1, along road, then on regular Lot Line between Lots 1 and 50 to monument K. then West to Monument L. then North to Monument at center of Lot. toon North, Northeast to Monument at road. Place of Beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period toall be 6 month(s) from toe date of such sah, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case too redemption period shall bo X days from toe date of such sate. Dated: May 29. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File » 200319946 Teem S (5/?<»)-(6/19) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth Romero and Octavio Romero husband and wife as Joint Tenants (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August X. 2001, and recorded on September 12, 2X1 in Uber Instrument 111066340 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR AND 13/100 dollars ($54,574.13). including interest at 14.375% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and toe statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promisee, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at IX p.m., on June 19. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Bany County, Michigan, and are desc.ibed as: Lot 69 of Lapham's Airport Lots «2, according to tie Recorded Plat Thereof, as Recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 87. Also, Lot 27 of Lapham's Airport Lots. According to the Recorded Plat Thereof, as Recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page IX. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6X.324ia. In which case too redemption period shall bo X days from too date of such sale. De*~< yay 15,2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 3O4X Telegraph Road. Suite 2X Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 9200223593 Team X (6/5) FORECLOSURE NOTICE Ttvs firm IS a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained wilt be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military. please contact our office al the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in toe conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Beverly Wakley, A Single Woman to Amenquest Mr.igage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 12. 2X1 and recorded September 21. 2X1 in Document: 1066852. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there <s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand SeventySix Dollars and Forty-Two Cents ($66,076.42) including interest 11.4% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mictxgan at 1:00PM. on ThursdayJune 26. 2003. Said premises are situated in Township of W'dland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 part of section 21. Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 875 feet tor the place of beginning. Commonly known as 278 Souto Main. Woodland MJ 48897 The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6X3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 19. 2003 Ameriquest Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, PC. X150 Dequindre Rd. Ste. 810 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 127 Our File No: 03-14492 (6/19) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT1ON OBTA1NE D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MDRUMflLBALE Default has been made in the condtttons of a mortgage made by Chariee Hoyle and Samantha Hoyle, husband and wife, to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 28, 2002 and recorded August 13,2002 in document num­ ber 1065523, Barry County Records. Said mort­ gage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under toe Pooing and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1, 2002, Mortgage Pass-Thrr-jgh Certificates. Series 2002-WMC1 unless already in toe name or Mortgage Electronic HegtstraDon bystems, me. by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There Is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety Thousand Six Hundred Twenty and 41/1X Doflara ($90,620.41) including interest at the rate of 10.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of ths State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe venue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1.X pm. on July 3,2003. The premises are located in toe Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of toe of toe Southeast 1/4 of sectton 26, Town 3 North Range 7 West; toence North X rods; thence East 16 Rods; toence Souto 20 rods; thence West 16 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 months from toe date of such sale, unless the property is oetennuieo aoanooneo m accordance wnn mula §6X3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sate in the eve n t a 3rd party buys the property and the re is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Deted: May 29, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of Sopternber 1, 2X2,Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2002-WMC1 unless already In the name of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1X0 File No. 189.2615 Pub: 5/29 - 6/26 The Department of Public Services municipal work crews wB once again be provtomg toe res­ idents ot the City of Hastings with a compostable yard debris pickup this summer season Residents are asked to limit the debris to only biodegradable yard waste such as grass, leaves, flowers, small la.ibs and brush AO brush and limbs placed out for pickup shal be Imrted to six inches in diameter or less. 4 teet m length or less, and shall be bunded tor easy handling. Larger brush and bushes may be taken by residents to the City's material storage yard on West St*te Road located west ol Riverside Cemetery by appointment only. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Scrap and junk tires may cause contami­ nation to groundwater and serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes, but a new local pro­ gram will make it easy to recycle them into usable products. Barry County residents will have an op­ portunity to remove those hazards from their property by taking scrap and junk tires to a special collection day this summer, thanks to a grant awarded by the County Solid Waste Oversight Committee to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Through the program each county family could turn in 10 tires (off the rim) for free if the tires arc 16.5 inches or smaller. A nomi­ nal fee is to be charged for each additional tire, tires on the rim and for tires larger than 16.5 inches. Specific charges will be an­ nounced before the collection takes place. Up to $3,000 of the tire collection expense will be paid with the grant funds. The health department will furnish “in kind” resources of about$588. A tentative tire collection date has been set for Saturday, July 12 in Hastings. Environmental Health Director James Rutherford of the District Health Department is the project director of the collection effort and hopes that the event can take place at the Barry County Road Commission. “Proof of residency will be required dur­ ing the collection,” he said. It is costly to take tires to a landfill, Ruth­ erford noted. For instance, the landfill in Hastings charges $5 per standard tire and then buries them, according to the grant ap­ plication. “Why should tires take up space in the landfill when they can be recycled in a more useable form?” he asked. Tires collected by the health department will “be recycled by shredding or crumbling arJ used in a variety of products such as railroad crossings, roofing materials, tubing, gaskets, flooring and new tires," according to the grant proposal. The proposed tire collection day is thought to be the first public drive for such a purpose. Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, chairman of the County Solid Waste Oversight Committee, said the vote was unanimous to approve the grant. “Everybody thought it was a good idea. It really is because getting these tires out of the way is for two things...They are just like a dump out there and they will reduce the mosquito population because mosquitoes breed in water and water collects in the tires. By reducing the mosquito population, we*ll then reduce mosquito borne diseases, one of which everybody is up in arms about - the West Nile Virus,” be said. Other mosquito borne diseases include Eastern Equine Encephalitis, LaCrosse En­ cephalitis and dog heartworm. Rutherford said the health department. « pleased to receive the grant. “We’re very appreciative of both the County Solid Waste Oversight Committee for the funding and the County Road Com­ mission (for considering use of their garage for the tire collection). The grant for the tire collection was sought because of an increased number of calls to the health department from commu­ nity residents inquiring about where to dis­ pose old tires. The health department has been involved in extensive education en­ deavors about West Nile Virus, Rutherford said, and as a result of that education, people want to take action to reduce the breeding grounds for mosquitoes and consequently decrease the potential for the spread of mos­ quito borne diseases. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE COMPOSTABLE YARD DEBRIS PICKUP County Solid Waste Oversight Committee awards grant for junk tire collection day PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that toe Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing Tuesday. June 17. 2003, at 7X p.m. in toe City Hal Counci Chambers. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The purpose of the Puttee Hearing is tor the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a daternteubon on a variance request by toe Grace Wesleyan Church. 1302 South Hanover. Hastings. Michigan (See legal and map betow) The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-971(2) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that it granted. wH aBow toe construction of a sign larger than the maximum Legal description on sted property to: CITY OF HASTINGS LOTS 26 & 26. SUP GLASGOWS ADD NO 1 All loose debris (grass, leaves, flowers, etc.) placed out for pickup shal be contained in KRAFT biodegradable bags Bags made of plastic or other non-biodegradabte material used to contain the yard debns are not compostable, and wB not be picked up Residents should place the matenal to bri picked up immedtetely behind the curb on the curt) lawn We ask that residents not place matena m any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruc­ tion T!>e compostable yard debris pickup is scheduled tor the following dates only Monday, August 4, and Monday, October 6, 2003. There wM be no pickup In the months of July and September. We anticipate that the compostable debris pickup will take approximately three (3) days to complete each time Residents who miss the scheduled pickup may take their yard waste to the compostable material container behind the City's Maintenance Garage located at X'. East Court Street at any time, or the City's material storage yard located on West State Road by appointment only Please do not place any compostable yard waste within the City's right-of-ways at any time until the FRIDAY before the scheduled pickup Any questions regarding the scheduled pickup times, drop off sites, or conditions for collection of the compostable yard waste should be directed to Tim Girrbach. Director of Public Services, at Hastings City H*»tt located at 201 East State Street. 269-945-2468 Written comments witf be received on toe above request al Hastings City Hal. 201 East State Street. Has! mgs. Michigan 49058 Request lor information and/or minutes ot said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk al the same address as stated above The City win provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD cal! relay services 1-800-649-3777 Everii G. Manshum City Cleric “This is a win-win for the County Solid Waste Oversight Committee and public health." he said of the collection day. The health department is gearing up to re­ ceive between 1.000 to 2.000 tires when the collection is held. If the effort goes well, Rutherford said, perhaps the tire collection could be incorpo­ rated with the Solid Waste Oversight Com­ mittee’s twice a year hazardous waste collec­ tion days. Both are “really good examples” of the value of receiving tigping fees from the landfill in Hastings, he said. The Oversight Committee receives funds from the landfill because of the County Board of Commis­ sioners’ host community agreement with landfill owners. The funds are based on the cubic yards of waste deposited in the land­ fill. Besides removing eyesores from the local landscape. Rutherford said the tire collection addresses a public health issue and hopefully will reduce the mosquito population. Recycling the tires “will also reduce the fire hazard and subsequent environmental hazard presented by large piles of scrap tire?. The risk of groundwater contamination by long-term immersion of tires (which creates iron and manganese contaminant? that could affect the color and taste of drinking water) will be lessened as well.” according to the grant application. “Data from state solid waste managers suggest that automobile tires are discarded at the rate of about one tire per person per year. Un-checked, tire piles will continue to grow and present cver-greater environmental, safety and aesthetic problems,” the applica­ tion said. Some health department staff will be in­ volved at the tire collection site and Ruther­ ford is hoping to have some volunteers pilch in and help with the efforts. He’s planning to ask local Boy Scouts to help. ELECTION, from page 5 Brenda was instrumental in helping es­ tablish the new Maple Valley Youth Soccer League and Green is currently coaching two of the teams. " Western Michigan University. Prior to her decision to remain home with her children, she worked for 27 years. Her last position was as administrator of Paragon Health in Kalamazoo. She is married to Stuart Bas­ sett, an employee of the Kellogg Biological Station. Crosariol is a food broker. He has a de­ gree in biology from Purdue. He is married, has four children, and is a member of sev­ eral professional organizations. Crosariol ran unsuccessfully for the DK school board in 1999. The candidates will replace retiring school board members Wilbur (Bud) Glenn, who is completing his 12th year on the board, and John Wells, who has been on the board 16 years. Hastings Hastings School Board Trustee Kimberly Anderson and Board Secret*'*; Donald My­ ers are seeking third terms on the board in the June 9 annual school election. Both have served two four-year terms and are seeking another four-year term. Their two slots on the board are uncon­ tested. (J-Ad Graphics reporters Helen Mudry, Patricia Johns, Sandra Ponsetto and Mary McDonough contributed to this report.) �The Hastings banner - Thursday. June 5. 2003 - Page 15 Additional NEWS BRIEFS: History preservation group's picnic set The History Preservation Associa­ tion of Barry County will have a pic­ nic and meeting Tuesday evening, June 10, at the Long Lake Outdoor Center in the Yankee Springs Recrea­ tion Area. The evening will begin with a pic­ nic supper at 6:10 p.m. in the outdoor center. Those attending should bring one dish to pass and provide their own table service. Beverage will be pro­ vided. The program will be provided by Dr. Peter Forsberg, co-owner of Sharp Park Campground, who will present a history of the Yankee Springs area. Native American folklore and how the area became two national historic dis­ tricts. Built by the National Park Service during the Depression, the Long Lake Outdoor Center and Chief Noonday Camp Outdoor Center have provided recreational facilities for camping, swimming, hiking trails and historic programs for visitors to enjoy. Both arc part of the larger Yankee Springs Recreation Area administered by the Parks and Recreation Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Re­ sources. The outdoor center is located at the corner of Hastings Point Drive and Gun Lake Road. Prairieville wins scrap tire grant Michigan Department of Environ­ mental Quality Director Steven E. Chester has announced that state grants totaling $150,000 were awarded to assist in the disposal of approxi­ mately 135.000 scrap tires from sites across the state. Prairieville Township has been awarded $11,000. There were 21 applicants selected to receive grant awards with funding made available under the authority of Part 169, Scrap Tires, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protec­ tion Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. Property owners with abandoned scrap tires or scrap tires at collection sites were eligible to apply for these funds. "The DEQ continues to use the lim­ ited funds provided by the scrap tire cleanup program to help reduce the potential public health and environ­ mental concerns, such as fire and mos­ quitoes, associated with these scrap tire sites," Chester said. "The program funds for this year will completely clean up several tire sites and will cre­ ate critical fire lanes in other scrap tire sites throughout the state." Blood drives set for June 11-12 Two Red Cross blood drives are planned for next week in Hastings and Nashville. One drive, sponsored by the Hast­ ings and Kiwanis clubs, will be held from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Wednesday. June 11. at the First Bap­ tist Church. 309 E. Woodlawn. Another drive will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at lhe Castle­ ton Township, 915 Reed St., Nash­ ville. Local Red Cross officials say con­ sistent blood donations arc needed to maintain the supply. Fred Stems, executive director of the Great Lakes Region of lhe Ameri­ can Red Cross, said more blood than ever is needed during the summer months to offset blood required to save lives of people in near fatal traf­ fic and boating accidents. He said someone who is injured in a car crash can need as much as 40 pints of blood. The American Red Cross considers a threc-day supply of all blood types to be safe and ample for meeting the needs of hospital patients. The Great Lakes Region supplies about 2.000 blood products daily to 70 hospitals statewide. To meet that demand, the region must collect 700 units of blood from volunteer blood donors every day. Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday’s drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County unit of lhe American Red Cross at 945-3122 Bernard Society will meet June 9 The Bernard Historical Society will hold its annual Soup and Sandwich Supper al 6 p.m. Monday. June 9. at the historic Brown School on the grounds of the Bernard Museum in Delton. ‘Everyone is welcome to attend,” said President Margcry Martin. “Soup and beverages will be provided." Those who attend arc being asked to bring a sandwich for him or herself and an extra sandwich to share. Following the meal. Native Ameri­ can Larry Polamondon of the Ottawa Tribe will present the program. He will be sharing Native American sto­ ries. Jondahl to speak at 1st Friday forum Lynn Jondahl, head of Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s transition team, will be guest speaker at lhe next program in the First Friday forum se­ ries June 6. The program, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, will begin at noon at the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hal), corner of Green and Jef­ ferson streets in Hastings. Jondahl, an ordained minister, was «. member of the Michigan House, rep­ resenting the Lansing area (Okemos) for 22 years and was voted by his col­ leagues as "Most Effective Legisla­ tor." He stepped down in 1994 to wage an unsucessful campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor. Since then. Jondahl has been execu­ tive director of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship. He is expected to talk about the tri­ als and triumphs of the Granholm Ad­ ministration after she won election last November to the governor's post and the challenges all 50 state govern­ ments in the nation have been facing with budget problems. Retired teacher wins Golden Deeds Barbara Burkholder, a retired teacher from Northeastern Elementary with close to 30 years of service, re­ ceived the Exchange Club’s Book of Golden Deeds award last Thursday at the Mayor Exchange luncheon at camp Algonquin. Patricia Markle, a retired teacher from Central Elementary with 30 years of service, nominated Burk­ holder for the award because of Burk­ holder’s many activities motivated by doing what's best for children. Burkholder’s most recent achieve­ ment was organizing retired teachers to continue tours for elementary stu­ dents of Pennock Hospital. Her many other volunteer activities have bene­ fited Northeastern Elementary, the Presbyterian Church and the Hastings Country Gub. The Exchange Gub. award sponsor, annually seeks to .ccognize a member of the community for his or her ex­ ceptional public-spirited deeds, who may have been unrecognized for 'heir activities because of quiet, unassum­ ing dedication. Burkholder and her husband now will be the grand marshals of the Summerfest parade in Hastings on the last weekend of August. 24-Hour Challenge set for'June 14-15 The National 24-Hour Bike Chal­ lenge will be Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15, beginning and ending at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. There are 22 single bicycle classes for men and women, ages 18 to 70+. There are three tandem classes: Male, female and mixed. There arc two re­ cumbent classes: Single and tandem. Beginning at Thornapple Kellogg High School, bicyclists ride through Barry County on open roads shared with motor vehicles. There arc three loops on the route. Loop One is 125 miles and is ridden first. Loop Two is 22 miles and is ridden as many times as can be completed before 8 p.m. Loop Three, the night route, is six miles and is ridden as many times as can be completed by 8 a.m. on June 15. The Thornapple Kellogg High School Sports Boosters Club holds a Friday night spaghetti dinner June 13 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. On Saturday morning, from 6 to 8 a.m.. the organi­ zation holds a pancake breakfast. All proceeds from both meals go to the TKHS Sports Boosters Gub. There is a traditional bagpipe band sendoff Saturday at the 8 a.m. start. Awards are presented on Sunday at 9 a.m. at Thornapple Kellogg High School. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Boyd J Tobias, an unmarried man. to Advantage Housing, dated June 11. 1998. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Batry m the State ot Michigan on June 16. 1998. m Document No. 1013602. and which Mortgage was assigned to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp (FKA Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) by Mortgage Assignment dated June 11, 1998. and recorded in the Office ot the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on June 16. 1996. in Document No 1013603. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $84,461.21 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on July 10. 2003. at 1:00 p.m.. on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder; at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 8.75 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are desenbed m said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit: PARCEL 2 BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE NORTH 17 FEET ALONG THE EAST 1/8 LINE. THENCE EAST 318 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 32. THENCE SOUTH 137 FEET; THENCE WEST 318 FEET TO THE EAST 1/8 LINE: THENCE NORTH 120 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS IN A PRIVATE EASEMtNT 66 FEET IN WIDTH ACROSS THE NORTH SIDE OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL. THE SOUTH LINE OF WHICH IS COINCIDENT WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL. The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the dale ot sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C By: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated. May 27.2003 (7-3) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT: ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED rOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made m the conditions ot a certain Mortgage made by Rick L Bolton, a sin­ gle man. and Melissa L. Harvath. a single woman, to CONSECO FINANCING SERVICING CORP. dated August 29 2000. and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry m the State of Michigan on August 31. 2000. in Document No 1048902. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for pnncipal and interest, the sum of $102.705 40 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notce is hereby given that on June 19. 2003. at 1 00 p.m.. on the steps ol the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be ottered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10.50 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or pnor to the date of said sale; said premises are desenbed in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PAR­ CEL "C" PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS. COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 34‘16" WEST 497 86 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 7 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 34‘16“ WEST 248.83 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES 38-38- EAST 262.69 FEET PARAL­ LEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 3416- EAST 248.83 FEET; THENCE NORTH 2 DEGREES 38'38" WEST 262 60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT0F-WAY FOR BRYAN ROAD OVER THE NORTH 33 00 FEET THEREOF The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A BRAND i' (P30183) for Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated May 1.2003 (6/12) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION ABOUT NURSING HOME COSTS AND MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY . SIEGEL, HUDSON, z GEE # LQNQSTREET, LLP attorneys *T Robert Longstreet is a partner with the law firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet. LLP. Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term care planning, elder law. nursing home rights, business transactions, real estate and general civil/criminal law. In a multiple part series. Mr. Longstreet will discuss rhe most common questions he encounters regarding nursing home costs and the Medicaid program. He can be reached at 269-945-3495 or rlongstreet@siegelhudson.com. Historically, attorneys have been asked to provide estate planning advice regarding two areas: probate and estate tax avoidance. With many of our clients spending a large por­ tion of their estate on nursing home care, a third area of estate planning has emerged at Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet: Long Term Care Planning. With clients facing the extraordinary emotional and financial demands associated with long-term care, we seek to provide reliable advice regarding this complex area of the law. Frequently Asked Question: I thought I couldn’t qualify for Medicaid until I sold all of my assets? This is surely the most commonly misunder­ stood issue when it comes to long term care planning. Michigan regulations make it clear that certain assets ycu (and your spouse) may own are considered “exempt" and not counted in determining an applicant's eligibility for Medicaid. For example, your homestead is cat­ egorized as an exempt asset. A homestead is where a person lives or intends to return in the future and includes all contiguous farm land. Regardless of its value, the homestead is exempt for Medicaid eligibility purposes. Personal and household goods, one car. and certain pre-paid funeral contracts are also considered exempt and not counted in determining your eligibility for Medicaid. • If you are married and applying for Med­ icaid. your spouse is entitled to keep the above mentioned exempt assets plus an addi­ tional amount of countable assets and still qualify for Medicaid. The actual amount of countable assets that the spouse may keep in 2003 is the greater of $ 18,132 or half of the countable assets the couple had when the Medicaid applicant was institutionalized, but no more than $90,660. THIS ARTICLE & OTHER INFORMATION MAY BE VIEWED AT WWW.SIEGELHUDSON.COM Notice to all taxpayers in Baltimore Township As a service to residents. Baltimore Township would like to make you aware ol a recent change in the property tax collection process, which will impact all future tax bills The state of Michigan passed Public Act 243 of 2002. which requires the State Education Tax (SET) on all property in the state to be collected on a summer property lax bill As a result of this law. all tax­ payers will be receiving a summer property tax bill every year starting July 2003 Summer tax bills are sent out on July 1st. and the bill must be paid by Sept 14th to avoid any interest penalty Under MCL 211 51. property taxpayers may defer until February 15th. without penalty or interest If their houseliold income for the preceding calendar year did not exceed $25,000 and they are A) 62 years of age or older, including the unmarried surviving spouse of a person who was 62 years of age or older at the time of death, B) A paraplegic or quadnplegic. C) An eligible serviceperson, eligible veteran, or their eligible widow or widower. D) A blind person. E) A totally and permanently disabled person, or F) Own and actively farm property that is classified or used as agricultural property may qual­ ify if the gross receipts of the farming operation are not less than the household income of the owner Persons applying for a deferral must certify that they qualify for the deferment on a form avail­ able through the Baltimore Township office in order to receive the deferral The form must be completed each year in order to have taxes deferred without penalty in any given year The form must be filed with our office by September 14th to receive the deferral If you would like to receive a deferral application you may contact our office at (269) 721-3502 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JOY SHERWOOD FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. MORTGAGOR TO EASTERN SAVINGS BANK. FSB. 11350 McCormick Road. Sle 200. Hunt Valley. MD 21031 Mortgagee, dated October 11. 2002. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and Slate ot Michigan, on October 22. 2002. as Document No 1089930 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be du- at the date of this notice, for pnncipal and interest, the sum of FIVE HUN­ DRED FIFTY NINE THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED THIRTY FOUR AND 18'100 (S559.134 18) DOLLARS including interest thereon at 13 99". per annum. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained m said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. July 24. 2003 at 1 00 pm. sa»d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ts held). Which said premises are desenbed as follows: AH that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wit: File Number: 08-0059755 PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 7. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 27 03" EAST. 1481 07 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 7. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 32- 57 WEST. 175.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIP­ TION: THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 56' 12" WEST. 332.92 FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY 115.89 FEET ON A 256.29 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 41 DEGREES 13 06" EAST. 114 91 FEET; THENCE NORTH 28 DEGREES 15- 5(T EAST. 191 25 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 196 00 FEET ON A 401 ns FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 42. DEGREES 15' 50- EAST. 194 06 FEET. THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST. 75 00 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 194 77 FEET ON A 348 74 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 72 DEGREES 15' 50" EAST 192 25 FEET. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 94 34 FEET ON A 291 30 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 78 DEGREES 59‘ 10" EAST. 93 93 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19' 30" WEST. 336 12 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 18 12“« EAST. 300 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE. .HENCE SOUTHERLY 495 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE TO A POINT NORTH 89 DEGREES 27' 0T EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 27 03" WEST 545 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO A 66 FOOT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS-EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES THE CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15' 50‘ EAST 939 73 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 7 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS EASEMENT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 10“ EAST. 225 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 19181 FEET ON A 274.75 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 69 DEGREES 44' 10" EAST. 187.94 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES 44' IO" EAST. 50 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHER­ LY 193.00 FEET ON A 298.87 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 31 DEGREES 14‘ 10" EAST. 189 6$ FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 44' 10" EAST. 75.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 193 74 FEFT ON A 317.16 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 36 DEGREES 14‘ 10" EAST. 190.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 266 09 FEET ON A 293 19 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 73 DEGREES 44' 10- EAST. 257.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 15' 50" EAST. 284.67 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 232 60 FEET ON A 256 29 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 54 DEGREES 15' 50* EAST. 224.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 28 DEGREES 15’ 50* EAST. 191 25 FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY 196 00 FEET ON A 401.08 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 42 DEGREES 15' 50" EAST. 194 06 FEET. THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 15' 50" EAST. 75 00 FEET. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 194.77 FEET ON A 348.74 FOO." RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 72 DEGREES 15' 50" EAST. 192 25 FEET; THENCE NORTHESTERLY 94 34 FEET ON A 291 30 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 78 DEGREES 59' 10" EACT. 93 93 FEET TO REFERENCE POINT A; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19‘ 30" WEST. 336 12 FEET TO REFERENCE POINT B. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19‘ 30- WEST. 40 00 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS THE CENTER OF A 60 FOOT RADIUS AND THE END OF THIS EASEMENT ALSO SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR PARK ANO LAKE ACCESS RECOMMENCING AT RErERENCE POINT B AS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19' 30" WEST. 10^00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 56 DEGREES 46' 19" EAST. 241 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE; THENCE NORTHERLY 260 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE TO A POINT NORTH 89 DEGREES 18‘ 12" EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 18' 12“ WEST. 300 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PP *08-014-007-002-20 The redemption penod shall be ONE YEAR from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 5. 2003 ELAINE E. MARDIROSIAN (P33528) 1373 Balfour Grosse Pointe Park. Ml 48230 (313)881-0296 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 5, 2003 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Ml UTAR Y DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detail has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Artin F. Dougherty and Judith K. Dougherty, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 29. 1999. and recorded on August 6. 1999 in Liber Document No. 1033546 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated August 30. 1999, which was recorded on October 7. 1999. in Uber Document No 1036299 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol NINETY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN AND 92/100 dollars ($92,557.92). including interest at 9.800% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or seme part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on July 10. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 13 and 14. Pierson s Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 41. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: June 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 Fite *200320129 Team X (6/5-6/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. Watson, a married man and Wanda Watson, his wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 30. 2000. and recorded on Jdy 6, 2000 in Document No. 1046341 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., assignee by an assignment dated Feb. 5, 2001. which was recorded on May 25. 2001. in Document No. 1060415, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 01/100 dollars ($61,851.01), including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. a! 1:00 pan.. on June 19.2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 Post of Section 10, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Assyria Township, Barry County. Mtehigan; thence 491 Feet South along the Section line in the center of M-66 tor beginning, thence East 335 Feet: thence North 250 Feet thence West 335 Feet thence South 250 Feet to the Place ot Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 15. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1306 Interested Purchasers: Trott & Trott. P.C. Att<neys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200317763 Team M Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions ol a mortgage made by Timothy S. Fne. a married man and Aubrey M. Frie. his wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2000, and recorded on May 18. 2000 in Uber Document #1044501 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001, which was recorded on June 18. 2001, in Uber Document #1061624 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date he ro­ ot the sum ol EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY AND 28/100 dollars ($84,420.28), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them. -j. public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast*ngs, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on July 10. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF Barry. Barry County. Michigan and are desenbed as: Lots 9 and 10 of Barrett Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA 500.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200212383 VA Team J (6/5-6/26) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeanice K. Leffel, a married woman and Meriin R. Leffel. signing to waive homestead rights only (origjial mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 1999, and recorded on June 16, 1999, Document No. 1031257 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated June 15.1999, which was recorded on July 30. 1999. Document No. 1033215, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTYONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND 31/100 dollars ($71,250.31). including interest at 10.100% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Mchigan at 1:00 PM. on July 3, 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of property located in the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North. Range 8 West described as commencing 300 feet South of the intersection of Lacey and Schreiner Roads; thence West 378 feet; thence North 50 feet; thence West 300 feet thence South 542 feet; thence East 678 feet thence North 492 feet to the place of beginning, Eaton County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: May 29, 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Mi 48025 Fite • 200319646 TeamX (5/29H6/19) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D Vickery and Susan K. Vickery . husband and wife (origmal mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated April 12, 1999. and recorded on April 19. 1999 in Instrument# 1028229 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be (toe at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE AND 29/100 dollars ($61,143 29). including .mer­ est at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Htirtngs. Ml. at 1:00 PM. on June 19. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot Eighteen (18) o' Wilkam C Schultz Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 60. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated: May 15. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte • 200319107 TeamC (5/15H6/5) Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. la a debt collector and wo are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will be uaed for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been m-ido in the conditions of a mortgage made by FRANK W. WINANS A SHARON WINANS. HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG­ ISTRATION SYSTEMS INC.. ITS SUCCES­ SORS AND ASSIGNS. SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORA­ TION. Mortgagee, dated October 17. 2002, and recorded on October 30.2002. as Instrument No 1090563 BARRY County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of eighty eight thousand eight hundred seventy six and 35/100 Dollars ($88,876.35), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given tiiat said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on July 10. 2003. Said premises are situated in TWP OF IRV­ ING. BARRY County. Michigan and are desenbed as: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITU­ ATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNED AS A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 28 RODS 10 50 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 22. TOWN 4 NORTH. RAGE 9 WEST. THENCE WEST 13 ROOS 11.50 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 10 ROOS 13.50 FEET, THENCE WEST 14 RODS 10 FEET. THENCE NORTH 22 RODS 3 FEET. THENCE EAST 28 ROOS 5 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 11 ROOS 6 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dried: June 5. 2003 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR MORT­ GAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A Tramain & Auoaales. PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 (6/26) Summer Youth and Adult Theatre and Visual Arts Classes ..Mt FISH HATCHERY PARK on GREEN STREET Youth Visual Art Classes MONDAYS AND WEDKF-SDAVS • Moming Cknaei 10 am toll 45 am Ages 5-10 Scr.eww Art - Use objects found in Ftsh Hatchery Park to create fun and useful art Drawing, brainstorm mg. painting and decorating techniques wtl be expenenced in ths class Tuition: $55 Supply fee $ 15 (Bldg *3) Under Watercolor Creatures - Dive into the deep blue sea by creating urderweier creatures inspired by your Imagination Learn basic technique of watercolor painting while having lots of fun Tuition $60 Supply W $15 (Bldg *2) • Afternoon Classes 1 to 245 p m Age. 11 17 Jeweby Creation* - Use beads, old lewdry. day and wire to create necklaces, bracelets and other jewrlry of your design Tuition $60 Supply fee $15 (Bldg '3| Puppet Production*.- Create aliens, dragons, crea­ tures from beyond or a breathtaking do# from your imagination Sculpt the head from clay design, neate and build the body lor a plaything or a lasting treasure Tiatxxi $60 Supply $15 (Bldg <21 Watercolor* - For the beginner, or more advanced wa­ tercolor artist Learn basic watercolor techniques then experiment with special effects Instructor wtB work with students at all levels Tuition $60 Supply fee $15 (Bldg *1) • Ages 3 5 Note Class time 8 30 to 9 45 a m Partners in Clay - Your tiny tot with a partner (Mom. Dad. Grandma, etc ) ca. squish, shape and roll day into objects you create Two mends arc better than one come and sae how creative you can be with your chdd Tuition: $55 Supply lee $15 (Bldg »2) argoMEj presentations The workshop H open to al Bany shop wil indude makeup usage, body movement, oral APUIT GASSES Jewelry & Metal Works - Ute beads, old >euelry. day and wire to create neck’aces bracelets and other pieces ol your design Tuition $60 Supply lee: $15 Instructo Or Rinckey BuO^tng Birdhouse* - Create an original wren house that you design Assemble a hand crafted weather proofed house, design and paint your creation for your aviary friends to enjoy this season AiuJoble first set slon only Tuition $60 Supply fee $20 insttuctot David DUno J^Kf’-June 9’ CIH OF HASTINGS PUBLIC HEARING The Youth Theatre Program provides valuable In­ culminating with three performances of the beloved family tale 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on al Central Auditorium The workshop will be held Mon Mixed Mo£a Art - Combine the elements of drawing, painting and collage to create unique effects on various surfaces Tuition $60 Supply fee $15 (Bldg »1) • Mondays and Wednesdays 6 to 8 pm Fine Art Doil Creationa - Create a breathtaking ever­ lasting treasure tn this class Design your dol then sculpt the head and hands from clay Keep this treasure your seif ot give to someone special Tumon $60 Supply fee $15 Instructor Tracy Halford The Com Marketing Program recom­ mends calling the tip line if any of the fol­ lowing items commonly used in the pro­ duction of meth arc spotted: aluminum foil, coffee filters, iodine, salts, starter fluid, camera batteries, decongestant tablet boxes, matchbook covers, flares and small pro­ pane tanks. Youth Theatre Program Cartoon Caravan - Use hne. shape and color to cre­ ate cartoon choree* -rs based on movies, books and trievtsion Tumon $55 Supply fee $15 (Bldg *3) Exploring Sculpture - A beginning sculpture experi­ ence. this class will stretch your imagination from two di mansions mto three Create realistic and abstract forms with clay, plaster, wire and found objects Tuition $60 Suppiy fee $15 (Bldg «2) by Susan Temere Staff Writer A farmer’s fertilizer is a key ingredient in the manufacture of methamphetamine, and it’s being stolen from farms at an alarming rate to help produce the illegal dreg. Anhydrous ammonia is legally used by farmers to supply nitrogen to corn crops, but its theft from farmers’ fields for use in (he manufacture of meth has increased dra­ matically in the last two years, said Jody Pollok, executive director of the Com Mar­ keting Program of Michigan (CMPM). “The link between the manufacture of meth and corn production is certainly not one you would make easily,” Pollok said. “ Meth is highly addictive and causes ex­ treme paranoia in users over time. It’s a central nervous system stimulant, not un­ like cocaine or even caffeine.” Methamphetamine has many names, in­ cluding meth, crank, speed and ice. It is also known as the prescription dreg Desoxyn. According to an Illinois state govern­ ment brochure Io famers, users become physically addicted to and psychologically dependent. And a person under the influ­ ence of the drug can be very dangerous. The user can become paranoid, delusional and aggressive. Pollok said never confront someone at­ tempting to steal anhydrous ammonia: in­ stead, call the police. The state police have a meth tip line, 1866-METH-TIP (638-4847). Farmers and corn producers arc encouraged to call if they see evidence of tampering to their onfarm tanks and related equipment, contain­ ers or storage facilities. Bruce Noel, a member of the CMPM Board and a Leslie area com producer who had anhydrous stolen from his farm, said, “On-farm anhydrous tanks have been a prime target of meth manufacturers because the dreg can be made in portable labs using a combination of common chemicals. “DeuC, ’Tftaut. • Morning Clowe* 10 to 11 45 am Ages & 10 Clay Creations - Squish, shape and red day mto ob­ jects straight out of your imagination Then sec how cre­ ative you can become with painting and glazing tech­ niques Tuition $60 Supply lee $15 (Bldg *2) • Afternoon Classes 1 to 2 45 pm. Ages 11 17 The Comic Solution - Create your own cartoon ac­ tion figures and comic strips, using basic drawing tech­ niques m a variety of styles Tuition $55 Supply fee: $15 (Bldg «3) Farmers urged to watch out for thefts of meth ingredients Happy Birthday J Thomapple Arts Council Miller Summer Programming RE^ESTATE “Art ip thy Park” SESSION I: June 16-July 11 (no classes «^eek of This is a view of the top of an on-farm anhydrous ammonia tank. ’Fridays at the Fountain on July 18. 2003 at noon. For more Information, contact us at: 117 W State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Notice is herby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday June 23. 2003, at 7 30 p.m in the City Hall Council Chamber, located at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The purpose of the Public Heanng is tor the Hastings City Council to receive written and/or oral comments from the public regarding the Bliss, Clean ng. Niagara. Inc. storm sewer expansion Community Development Block Grant application Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Han, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes ol said heanng should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The Crty will provide necessary reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon five days notice to the Hastings Crty Clerk (tele­ phone' number 269 945 2468) or TDD call relay services 1 800 649 3777 Phone (269) 9452002 E-mail address tarbcOwTres net Website www thornappleartscouncil otg 'Enriching Barry County Through Arts and Culture' Everil G Manshum City Cl«rtt “Thc sites where meth is cooked are haz­ ardous. So producers arc cautioned to not approach an area, but call for help," Pollok said. “Our producers are too important to us for them to take chances with the rem­ nants of a lab or those cooking the dreg.” Toxic gas leaks, chemical fires and ex­ plosions often occur when manufacturing the dreg, putting the entire community at risk, said Janet Olszewski, director of the Michigan Department of Community Health. “You don’t have to be a meth cooker or user to be in danger. Anyone in and around an area used to cook it is in extreme danger and can quickly encounter serious health problems, injuries and death,” Olszewski said. When illegally produced, meth is sold in pill form, capsules, powder and chunks. It is white, odorless and bitter-tasting crystal­ line powder, readily soluble in water or al­ cohol. It can be ingested, smoked, snorted or injected. Ice is a clear form of meth that looks like chunks of ice or crystal, which is usually heated and the vapors it produces are in­ haled. The typical high lasts 12 hours or longer and some users will stay high for days, said authorities from Michigan’s Methampheta­ mine Control Strategy. The body’s toler­ ance to meth builds quickly, which means frequent users must take more to get the same effect. “Side effects from use include irritabil­ ity, nervousness, insomnia, nausea, depres­ sion and brain damage," authorities said. “ Very high doses can kill users by damaging blood vessels in the brain." Meth use is on the rise in the Midwest, according to the state of Illinois. “Once popular in the 1960s, the illicit manufacture and consumption of meth has made a startling comeback in recent years and it’s quickly becoming the drug of choice among Midwestern users,” the state government reported. “Among high school seniors, use of meth doubled between 1990 and 1996. “In some rural Midwestern communities, meth accounts for 90 percent of drug cases,” Illinois officials said. “Seizures of meth labs in the Midwest increased tenfold between 1995 and 1997." In Michigan, 206 meth labs were seized in 2002, said the Michigan State Police. “Already this year, 100 labs have been seized in Michigan,” said Inspector David Bush, with the state police criminal investi­ gation division. The stale police are expecting a record high number of 300 iabs to be seized in 2003, he said “In Barry County last year, 13 labs were seized by lhe state police," Eash said. “So far this year, we’ve cleaned up five labs." Fanners have been asked to use the fol­ lowing theft prevention tips: • Have tanks delivered as close to the time of application as possible. ■ Position tanks in open areas where visi­ ble from the road. Avoid placing tanks in remote areas. • Inspect the condition of each nurse tank upon delivery and return. • Check tanks frequently for tampering. Unattended tanks are often targeted for theft. • Return tanks immediately after use. • Report any signs of tampering tu local law enforcement or call the tip line. With headquarters in Lansing, CMPM is a legislative program that uses one-cent per bushel of Michigan corn sold for research, education, promotion and market develop­ ment to enhance the economic and political interests of Michigan com producers. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 5. 2003 - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES C>Utaaties...continued Robert Lehman Chapel HASTINGS - Robert Lehman Chapel, age 66, of Hastings, died Saturday, May 31, 2003 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom June 7, 1936 in Grand Rapids, the son of Lehman and Hilda (Rienstra) Chapel. He attended school in Caledonia. Robert enjoyed farming most of his life, he was also a truck driver for 40+ years, retiring from Holland Motor Freight. He collected model semi trucks, was an avid outdoors man. collected and rebuilt farm tractors, and was a membei of the Teamsters Union Local 406. He was preceded in death by his father, Lehman Chapel. Surviving are two daughters. Vicky (Jeff) Gates of Wayland, Jody (Kevin) Stanfield of Bitely; mother, Hilda Chapel of Alto; grandchildren, Kasey, Jesse, Hunter Griffin and Sarah Gates; sister. Julie VanderMeulen of Middleville. Memorials can be made to Whitncyville Bible Church or charity of one s choice Funeral services were held Wednesday. June 4, 2003 al the Whitneyville Bible Church in Alto. Pastor Thomas Sluys offi­ ciated. Burial was at Garfield Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Shirley Anne (Carroll) Pummill NASHVILLE - Shirley Anne (Carroll) Pummill. age 72, of E. M-79 Highway. Nashville, went to be with her Lord on Friday evening. May 30, 2003 at her home. She was born Jan. 26, 1931 in Swedeborg. Missouri the daughter of Dolpha T. and Nellie M. (Hammack) Carroll. Reared in Missouri attending schools there and graduated Cracker High School on May 14, 1948. She was united in marriage to George C. Pummill on July 19, 1948. She was employed as a medical assistant in Wayne, Michigan for several years. She moved to the Nashville/Hastings area in 1984 from Canton. Michigan. Shirley was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star-Chapter #238 in Westland. Michigan. Her hobbies included quilting, gardening and bird watching. She enjoyed volunteering at Chariton Park for several years. Shirley is survived by George, her loving husband of 54 years; sen, Stephen Pummill of Lake Linden. Michigan; son. James Pummill of Detroit. Michigan; daughter. Stephanie (Lloyd) Pake of Chesterfield. Michigan; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother, Dolpha “Buck” Carroll and sister, Flo Clark of Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. Ramona York. Shirley was a participant in the “Willed Body Program” at Michigan State University. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no funeral services or visita­ tion. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. The family is being served by the Wren Funeral Hornr of Hastings. Bonnie L. Space| Grand Ledge. Ml - Bonnie L. Space, age 76, of Grand Ledge, passed away Monday. June 2. 2003 in Lansing. She was bom April 18, 1927 in Lansing, the daughter of the late R. D. and Nellie (Grey) Patrick. Bonnie retired from Michigan National Bank as an Executive Secretary after 18 years of service. She loved to dance and travel with her husband, Calvin and fre­ quented the many casinos of Michigan and Las Vegas. Surviving are her loving husband. Calvin; children. Deborah (David) Starkey and Rick (Julie) Schaefer-Space; grandchil­ dren. Shannin King. Ryan (Jacquelyn) King. Shaun Starkey, Alison (Tom) Yother, Evan Space. Yaritza Schaefer-Space. Seth and Gabriel Schaefer-Space; great grand­ daughter. Sidney Yother along with 2 expecting great grandchildren; brother. Bobby (Patricia) Patrick. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday. 2:00 p.m. al the Palmer-Bush Delta Chapel. 6020 W. Saginaw Hwy., with Rev. Robert Besemer officiating. Interment will follow at Delta Center Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until service time. For those wishing, memorial contribu­ tions may be made to the IRMC-McCree Guest House in memory of Bonnie L. Space. The family would like to express their ■ appreciation to the staff and doctors at IRMC-Greenlawn Campus ICU for the compassionate care that was given to not only Bonnie, but the rest of the Space fam­ ily. Family condolences may be made to www.palmerb1t5h.com <http://www.palmerbush.com> . |Jerry H. Pennock HICKORY CORNERS - Jerry H Pennock, age 66. of Hickory Comers, passed away May 28. 2003. al his residence with his family at his side after a long, hard battle with brain cancer. Jerry was bom in Kaiamazoo on January 1, 1937. the son of Howard and Margaret (Harrington) Pennock. Jerry was retired in 1994 from Ameritech with over 37 years of service. He enjoyed his retirement working in his yard and gar­ den and traveling to Arizona and Alabama in the winters. He was devoted to his family, cherished his grandchildren Travis and Kristin Pennock, following all their activities and watching cartoons with Travis. On Aug. 2, 1957 he married Sonja "Toni” Hixon, who survives, other members of his family include: a daughter, Cindy (Jon) Swagler of Augusta; sons, Kevin (Tori) Pennock of Hickory Comers. Craig (Tami) Pennock of Allegan; sisters, Joyce (Don) Rapson of Arizona, Janet McKay of Kaiamazoo, Jean (David) Richard of New Hampshire; two grandchildren; four step granddaughters and three step great grand­ children; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and special aunt and uncle Joyce and Marvin Harrington of Delton. Jerry was preceded in death by his par­ ents and brothers-in-law, Roger McKay and Peter Hixon. *. In accordance to his wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A private family graveside service will be conducted at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Kenneth D. Echtinaw HASTINGS - Kenneth D. Echtinaw, age 84. of Hastings, died Friday, May 30. 2003 at Tendercare in Hastings. Ken was bom July 17, 1918 in Hastings, the youngest of six children of John and Jennie (O’Connor) Echtinaw. He was raised and attend schools in the Hastings area. Ffe married Laurel Perkins in 1942. Together, they had five sons, Randy, Dan. Roger. Laurie, and Kevin. Laurel passed away in 1970. Ken married Alice Brenton in 1974 and she gave him 29 more years of happy marriage. Alice has four sons, Jim, Bob, Bill and Stan. Ken farmed in lhe Coats Grove area until 1957 when he moved to Center Road and continued to work a small farm. He was employed for many years at Hastings Aluminum Products, retiring in 1980. He liked to garden, enjoyed raising animals, cutting firewood, and working outdoors. Ken was able to do all of these things up until the last seasons of his life. He is survived by Alice, his five sons, his four stepsons, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for Thursday, June 5, 2003 at 4 p.m. from the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Burial has taken place at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hastings Activities Fund. Arrangements were made by lhe Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES P.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: David L Walley and Jodie Walley, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc (“MERS*), solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee dated July 12. 2001, and recorded on September 6. 2001. m Document Number 1066056. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND SEV­ ENTY THREE AND 00'100 DOLLARS ($155,073.00). including interest at 7% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mich-gan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on July 3.2003 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: File Number 06-0356156 PARCEL 1:A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 96 FEET SOUTH 36 DEGREES WEST OF THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF LOT 26 OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO GWIN S GROVE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES WEST 171.30 FEET TO CROOKED LAKE; THENCE SOUTH 43 DEGREES WEST 85.6 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57-1/2 DEGREES EAST 165 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES EAST 65 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING The redem ption pe r iod shall be 6 mon ths from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with 1948CL 600.52“a, in which case the redemption period s. ‘Mi be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 22.2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. (*MERS*), solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Mchigan 48334 (6/26) NOTICF OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Susan Alcala, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL'SERVICING COR­ PORATION). dated December 2. 1996. and recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on December 30. 1996. In Uber 681, Page(s) 989, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of S77.039.96 and no proceedings hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on June 19. 2003, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City ol Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Financing Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN­ NING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 19. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56’32* WEST 348.48 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 19; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 16’53* EAST 250.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56-32* EAST 348 48 FEET TO THE EAST UNE OF SECTION 19; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 16’53* WEST 250.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sate. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse Qty. Michigan 49696-5817 (23T 941-9660 Dated: May 5. 2003 (6/12) NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2003-2004 BUDGET FOR DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 16. 2003, at 6:30 o'clock p.m., in the High School Conference Room at 327 N. Grove St.. Delton. Michigan, the Board of Education of the Delton Kellogg Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the districts proposed 2003-2004 budget . The Board may not adopt its proposed 2003-2004 budget until after the pubic hearing A copy of the proposed 2003-2004 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Superintendent s office. 327 N. Grove St.. Defton, Michigan The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education Elizabeth Matteson, Secretary Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nick Ackley, a married man (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Aug 3. 2000. and recorded on Aug 9. 2000 m Document No 1047888 m Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is da-med to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 43/100 dollars (S87.976 43). including interest at 9 000° o per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 PM. on July 3. 2003 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lot 112 of Middleville Downs Addition No. 5. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 43. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 29. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200319809 Team C (5/29H6/19) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Robin J. Hughes and Usa Hughes, husband and wife, to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP., dated August 2. 2000, ana recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry In the State of Michigan on August 10. 2000, in Document No. 1047939, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $161,016.74 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the dtJt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that on June 12.2003. at 1 00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, mat being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at pubic sate, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage. together with interest at 10.25 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are desenbed in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. Io wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: PARCEL B: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 0000* EAST 458.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 0000* EAST 200.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 08-36* EAST 660 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00’00* WEST 200.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 06’36* WEST 660 0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR BOWENS MILL ROAD. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., Mortgagee BRANDT, F'SHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: April 28. 2003 (6/5) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING JGLGQLLECJ A DEBT ANY INEQBMAHQN_GBIAlNED.WlLLfiE.USED OUR Off ICE AT THE NUMBER fiELQWJF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James R Hermenitt. a single man. to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 20. 2000 and recorded December 28 2000 in Uber 1053395. Page 1. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bank One, National Association, as Trustee by assignment dated December 28.2000 and recorded on March 26. 2002 in Uber 1077128. Page 1. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Six Hundred SeventyFour and 53100 Dolla’S ($62,674.53) including interest at the rate of 9.875% per annum. Under tie power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 10,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post ot Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West: thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 49 seconds West. 546.20 feet along the North line of said Section 29; thence South 06 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds West. 435.84 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 11 degress 35 minutes 41 seconds West 299 71 feet: thence South 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds East. 54 48 feet along the centerline of Lewis Road; thence North 12 degrees 02 minutes 33 seconds East 299.97 feet; thence North 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds West 56.84 feet to the point of beginning, subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for Lewis Road and any other easements or restrictions of record The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated. June 5. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. National Association, as Trustee, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 207.0558 PUB: 6/5 - 7/3 Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage mp0e by Michael Q. Whitmore (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 7. 2002, and recorded on June 13. 2002 in Document No. 1082180 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIR­ TY AND 43/100 dollars ($56,930.43). including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that caid mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on July 10, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest comer ol the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Being 8 rods East and West by 20 rods North and South. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA60C 324’a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated June 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200319484 Team W (6/5-6/26) 7-year Fixed Rate Mortgage Hastings City Bank’s New 7-year balloon the benefits continue... / Locked rate for 7 years with a 30-year amortization / Free checking account** / Fast approval process / Personalized, friendly service ✓ 6 convenient locations Hastings City Bank FDM Here For You Since 1886 • Annual percentage rale (APR > a* of ?/2M).' Mid t» subject to change Based on a $ 15O.(M)U 7-jew balkier. mortgage with a HJ-year jmoniutxai. x’ morithh payment. of principal aftJ tnterest would hr J7H2 47 Loan would mature on the Mih month and would be pat aNe tn lull at Si 52.02001 about other Tmancmg options at that time Ip to 959 loan-to-sahe with pm ate mortgage insurance Other closing cost* mat apph Propen> insurance ia required ’"A regular checking account will have no monthh <n>ce fee as k.?as xou hate vour mortgage pai mem antomaticall} deducted �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 5. 2003 SE, NE end school year with exciting field day Field Day is so much fun students start asking when it's going to be held as soon as warm weather breaks in the spring, Northeastern and Southeastern phys ed teacher Jan Bowers said. The day is held annually as a way of providing stu­ dents exercise while playing games and engaging in various activities. "It's a fun way for kids to end the year," she said. Along with NE and SE students, the day provided fun for trainably mentally impaired special education students Assisting in the day's activities were staff from Pennock Health and Wellness Center, who led the students in calisthenics and other fitness activities. These boys had to learn to work together to catch balls being lobbed at them by other students. Students move balls across a parachute, an activity that required more energy than expected. Bowers said. Josh Allerding. who looks like he's balancing on one hand but is really sailing over a high-jump bar. GOING GOT OF BUSINESS TOTAL LIQUIDATION THE END IS NEAR! TIME IS RUNNING OUT1 BRAND NAMES INCLUDING: LA-Z-BOY • HOWARD MILLER • COCHRANE • CRAFTMASTER LANE • VAUGHAN-BASSETT • AND MANY, MANY MOREl Hastings. Michigan „.,s 'll S WOKtll till' ill'Ii'C ffOUl illlllU'hcrc. _HOUKS:MON-FRI: 10AM-7PM • SAT: 10AM-6PM• SUN:N00M-5PM Ionia, Michigan J -\ All Fuller's Furniture buildings in Hastings and Ionia are available for sale, to rent, or to lease to own. Call Joe at (616) 527-4250 All inventories must be liquidated No sales to wholesale dealers Cash, check, credit catd, or extended financing for । qualified customers 'Prices below manufacturers minimum pricing standard will not be published Dalton Armour is shown in mid-flight over the high-jump bar. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 5. 2003 - Page 19 Wildwood Ridge recommended in spite of impact on Gun lake by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The 3arry County Planning and Zoning Commission May 27 recommended the county board rczone a parcel to be devel­ oped as Wildwood Ridge Condominium, previously postponed in April because of a tie vote. Two new commissioners asked to hear more of the details, which caused the delay. The plan would place seven homes on an area of three to four hillside acres, less than one unit per acre. Individual buyers would place their own housing units, which would each require septic tanks and dry wells and would have 100 feet of frontage. The excavation of the site would par­ tially level the hill in order to build. Storm water drains in all directions from the hill, and nearby residents fear erosion and sedi­ ment run-off onto surrounding property . Developer Scott Chandler, with spokes­ man Tom Fitzpatrick of Focus Engineering said it had taken three years, but all the re­ quirements had been met. A letter from the Barry-Eaton Health De­ partment granted approval of water and septic plans. Drain field cross sections to health department specifications, were to be installed accordingly by contractors. The Road Commission had approved driveway permits and approval from all agencies had been obtained. Barry County Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle had verified in writing that require­ ments for drainage had been met and was present to comment. Public comment was allowed, centering around three major topics; erosion on neighboring property, eventual contamina­ tion of Gun Lake and over a planned gravel drive into the development. A detention pond at the south of the par­ cel was feared to be inadequate. Doyle ex­ plained that water would flow over the soil to a grate, into a check drain/catch infiltra­ tion basin which is in essence an overflow mechanism. The sandy soils would absorb most of Drainage District, to a low area of two acres on Joe Hicks* seven acre adjacent par­ cel. Hicks said during large rain events, wa­ ter flowed out into a small creek which ended up in Gun Lake. Increased Mosquitoes breeding in marshy areas, perhaps causing West Nile virus was mentioned, with potential harm to people and horses. The drain, which runs into a wetland on Hicks' property has not been maintained, and is silted in, Doyle said. "If we were to dredge it, we would allow water to move quickly into the lake," he ex­ plained. It could be cleaned out, with a pe­ tition from property owner .. "Environmen­ tally, this is not what we like to see done in wetland areas." "The design of the drainage system was calculated to make the post development flow no greater than the pre-dcvelopment flow." These calculations are based on a 25-year storm. Doyle offered to go over the calculations with Hicks. There wouldn't be a major change in the wetland area, Doyle explained. Dave«Maney said, and advocated a tenyear bond or letter of credit be required to cover the project after it is sold. Doyle said a deposit must be made in ad­ vance, startup money for the drain commis­ sion to work with. Jim Riehl, speaking for the Gun Lake Homeowners Association, said there were potential impacts upon the water quality of Gun Lake. Phosphorus in the water has been monitored by a biologist for six or seven years, he said, finding phosphorus is higher coming out of that drain than any other inlet on the lake. E-coli in that drain was found last year, al 1,000 parts per bil­ lion, which is extremely high. He said walking the property confirmed the drain is completely full, and water me­ anders toward the lake. To dredge it, he said, would create a large plume of sedi­ ment and minerals into the lake, with tre­ mendous negative impact. He said the largest growth of weeds in the lake was found near Maney's property and increased water flow in that drain the runoff, Fitzpatrick explained, and only overflow would go to the Chalker county drain. Two county drain systems arc in­ volved. Planning Administrator Jim McManus said his department would be watching closely and would not permit soil erosion to occur. Protections would be built in to the soil erosion and sedimentation permit proc­ ess, and applies to any project over one acre, within 500 feet of a water body. The office can require a Si00.000 bond to as­ sure nothing escapes onto neighboring properties. A review of the project would verify it is stabilized, and once Chandler sells to indi­ vidual buyers, they would also have a site review. If the site is not yet stabilized, they would fall under the developer's permit. McManus said. The permit is good for 18 months and a second permit could be re­ quired if the site is not stabilized and the original permit has expired. Neighbor Shane Vandenberg asked " what happens to water when you have fro­ zen ground? It cruises right across., for a long ways... and that could end up in Gun Lake." George Rankens said he expected drain­ age from the excavation to wash onto his back yard if the plan didn't work. A ditch with check dams was planned along Wildwood* Rankens has a circular drive on his property. A lube would have to go under his drive. "If that goes in there, I want that whole section replaced. I don't want a patch job on my driveway." Doyle said the Wildwood Ridge parcel had been part of the Chalker Drain system prior to the request. Engineers from his of­ fice had set requirements the developer must meet, which would minimize impact on the drain system, he said. The drain code requires the drain com­ mission to do the maintenance on basins and cobble dams, and then special assess­ ments would be charged to the develop­ ment association. It would be a burden to the people who buy these lots. Doyle said. Ground water is to flow into the Chalker would increase phosphorus even more. He said the association requests the Plan­ ning Commission to insure that "not one drop" of increased water be allowed to come from Wildwood Ridge development into "an already filled county drain." and to flow to Gun Lake. He said the association's biologist had concerns about the phosphorus, nitrogen and e-coli coming from septic system over­ loading. "even when properly installed." He said the association was asking these homes be hooked up to the public sewer system. It was later explained the development would not be required to do so. The Barry County Health Department must deal with septic pollution issues, within their guide­ lines, McManus said. Bob Perino said runoff from six homes across from his property caused "sedi­ ment... going into Gun Lake, with weed growth there. "If you want an ecology lesson on what storm waler can do to lhe destruction of a wetland, and its impact upon the environ­ ment of a lake, 1 think that is a snapshot of what can happen." Perino said he feared duplication of that from Wildwood, Io an inlet already a prob­ lem area of silt formation and weed growth and wanted an environmental impact state­ ment from the DNR. Impact on Gun Lake could be reviewed by lhe Department of Natural Resources, even though the counly drain wetland is only about two acres and lhe DNR nor­ mally intervenes on wetlands of five acres or more. Rankens said he had been asked by David Price to supply a copy of lhe site plan to the DEQ. He requested a copy to give to him. Another man said people arc trying to . protect Gun Lake. "That iake is a very unique entity and that is the ambiance of development in this area.” He cautioned "make sure they don't contribute any more hazardous materials to that water We've got more than we can handle." The 1,000-foot graveled private drive into lhe project would also absorb water, and developers preferred this over asphalt. However, Doyle said. "We can better deal with storm water off of a paved sur­ face than cleaning up the sediment from the gravel road." He said sediment that washed off the road would have to be routinely cleaned out of the drain. A 17-foot cut next to one resident's prop­ erty was to be protected by silt fencing, but was feared not to be adequate to prevent sand erosion onto the property below. McManus said "That 17-foot cut is going to be a particularly engaging project." McManus said in another area, a 10-foot cut was required by the courts to install a retaining wall to protect neighboring prop­ erties. Dave Maney said there would be more runoff from the property after development. "I think in the last five years, we have had NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT FLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2003-2004 BUDGETATTHE REGL'IAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DIS­ TRICT JUNE 9. 2003 DATE OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOUR OF MEETING 7:00 P.M TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPGRiNreNDENTS OFFICE: (2*9)945-9545 about 20 hundred-ycar rains. If wc get a 25­ year rain, the gravel road will wash right out. " Many residents said a paved road would be better than gravel and wanted a vegeta­ tive barrier to keep down the dust and noise. A copy of an access casement for off-site property owner Rankens. allowing crossing the development in order to use his pole bam, was to be suoplied. The property had been sold to Chandler after the garage had been placed there. Rankens wanted assur­ ance that nothing would block his access. Planning Commissioner James Alden was assured the developer or a buyer would be required to do any excavation under per­ mit and oversight by the planner's office. McManus said discretionary stipulations may be required by the Planning Commis­ sion to protect the public interest. Fences, lighting, paving of roads, landscaping and vegetative buffers are within the commis­ sion's jurisdiction. Commissioner Bill Stough suggested a consulting engineer to go over the calcula­ tions. Barry County Planning and Zoning Chairman Clyde Morgan said Doyle was an elected official and had expressed his ex­ pertise on this. He said Doyle had offered assurance that with preventative measures, no more stormwater would flow off the property than prior to the development, and said the size of the detention basin was ade­ quate. He was willing to speak with resi­ dents and the consulting engineer in his of­ See WILDWOOD, page 21 7-year Fixed Rate Mortgage HASTINGS CITY BANK’S NEW 7-YEAR BALLOON THE BENEFITS CONTINUE... •/ Locked rate for 7 years with a 30-year amortization Z Free checking account** / Fast approval process S Personalized, friendly service S & convenient locations .. _ BOARD OF EDUCATK>N MEETING MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT: BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1038 A CGPY OF THE PROPOSED 2003-2004 BUDGET INCLUDING THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAND AVENUE HASTINGS. Ml 40958-1038 There is a baseline phosphorus flow in these streams... that comes trom the envi­ ronment. . "The answer... is the whole watershed approach." he concluded. Alden suggested a DEQ permit might ac­ tually be required since water carrying phosphorus enters Gun Lake. He said the DEQ was interested in the problem on Crooked Lake. Delton. He asked. “Since an independent test shows the water in this case to be high in ccoli and phosphorus, would not that be a concern to us, to ask the DEQ to inter­ 4.314%* -* *• fice. Doyie said sedimentation is controlled with detention, and periodic cleaning out of the pond, which helps maintain water qual­ ity. but this docs not control phosphorus, which usually comes from fertilizer used to feed lawns in development. "Pho-' horus in the lakes is a large prob­ lem.” he said. “How successful we could be working within the drain that enters Gun Lake" was not determined. "Watershed plans arc being created to deal with this. They attempt to track where nutrients come from and determine what to do about it." "The whole issue of cleaning drains in wetland areas is a big mess. If you clean the drain, the water shoots out into lhe lake. If you don't dean it. the waler goes into the wetland area, and picks up phosphorus. r ... - -*■ 11 it' Hastings City Bank FDIC Here For You Since 1886 nFjJ f=T tnai •AunuaJ percentage rate (APR) a* of 5/2901 and «* wbfcci to change Baaed on a S150JXI) 7-year tuHoon nwngagc with a 30-year amcnuatxn. 83 monthly payment* at pnncipal and imereM would be $782.47. Loan would mature on the Meh month Mdworid be peytote in Ml at $132^12003. Ask about aher financing optnm al that tone Upto93*J ^n n>ntot with private mortgage imuraace. Oder doamg cm* may apply ftopeny amnet t* required **A regular checking account will here no monthly rerviee fee »long a* you hare your mortgage payment automatically deducted PURPOSE OF MEETING I. Public dtaewrion m Uk prapoatd 2003-2004 bodge*. The proper*, tai millage rate proposed to be levied to auppucl the prapoa’d budget win be a subject of this bearing. The Board may not adopt its propoeed 2003-2004 budget until af­ ter the puMk bearing. Junes A Hund Secretary. Board of Education Barry Intermediate School District CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND ' Pennock"' HEALTH BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE ER VICES Health Careers Scholarship and Recruitment Open House Thursday, June 5, 2003from 5-8 p.m. in the Pennock Hospital Conference Center Representatives from Grand Valley State University and Kellogg Community College will be in attendance. Take time to tour the Hospital and speak to • representatives from a wide variety of hospital departments available to discuss current employment and scholarship opportunities, as well as requirements for various medical careers. Scholarship and Employment Applications available. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PER SONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commisaion ol the Charter Townshm ol Rutland w« hold a put* hearing on June 18m, 2003. al the Rutland Charier Township Hal. 2481 Heart Road. Hasting,. Michigan, withal the Charier Township ol Rutland, commencing al TSO p m PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed Sems Io Oe considered <1 Yus ptA* hearing Indude the Mowing, in summery: 1 The Application ot Hafcday Sand a Gravel to quarry and procass sand and/or gravel on Hubble Road pursuant to Sections 104.003. 104.2021 and 104 2022 2 Such other and hsther matters as may properly come before the Zonmg Board at the pd>- lie heenng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE mat the Appfccabon lor Special Use and Site Plan along with the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map. Land use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of lhe Township may bo examined al lhe Townstsp Hal al any lime Airing regular busmesa hours on any day except public and legal hotdays horn and alter me puUcabon ol this Nooce and unM and mdudmg the day ot this put* hearing, and may further be exammed at the pd* heanng to determine the exact nature of me aforementioned manors Written comments w* be received trom any mlerested persons concerning the proposed special use perms appScation by hang same with the Rutland Charter Township Clert al the Townahip Hat at any time during regular busmoss hours up Io the date ot me hearmg on Jtme 18. 2003 and may further be received by the Planning Commission al said public heanng This notice is posted m compliance wdh PA 267 ot 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a(2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxWary aids and servees such as signers tor the hearing unpaired and audo tapes olprmted materials bemg considered at the meetmg. to mdmduals with Asabribes at the rneeungmeanng upon seven (7) days' nonce to the Rutland Charter Townshc InAviduais with AsaMtres requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter TownsAp by writing or catling the Townshp All interested persons are mated to be present tor commenis and suggestions at this put* heanng Light refreshments will be served. For more information L Call 269-948-3125 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Rutland Charter Townahip Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 5. 2003 possessing marijuana, second offense, and operating a motor vehicle without a license. The second offense charge was a felony car­ rying double lhe maximum penalty The first offense to which Blades pleaded is a misde­ meanor carrying a maximum sentence of one year in jail and/or a $2,000 fine. • Jay A. Shovan. 45, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court to 4­ 1/4 years to 20 years in prison for a convic­ tion of selling or manufacturing of metham­ phetamine and 23 months to 10 years for possessing methamphetamine. The two sentences are to run concurrently with each other. Shovan earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dropping of a charge of operating or maintaining an illegal drug laboratory involving hazardous waste, a charge of conspiring to operate or maintain a drug laboratory involving hazardous waste, and being a four-time habitual offender. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher told Shovan before he sentenced him that Shovan had accumulated a lengthy criminal record and now was involved with methampheta­ mine. • Sentencing was delayed until July 10 for Michael J. Smith, 27, of Hastings, who is charged with conspiracy to commit tele­ communications fraud by manufacturing/ selling a counterfeit device to avoid pay­ ment. Smith was arrested with 11 other Barry County residents in March and April after a nine-monlh police investigation into the manufacture and sale of illegally repro­ grammed cards for free satellite TV. • Garrett C. Weber, 23, of Elkhart, Ind., was sentenced to five months in jail and three years probation for maintaining a meth lab and five months in jail for possession of methamphetamine. The two sentences will run concurrently. Weber earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dropping of charges of conspiracy to operate or maintain a lab involving a firearm and delivery or manufacture of methamphetamine. Weber was a co-conspirator in the meth lab case involving four others — Kevin K. Adkins. 46. of Hastings: Tess L Fryklind. 20, of Hastings: Larry R. Davis. 43. of Indi­ ana and Troy A. Bingaman. 33. of Indiana. Judge Fisher told Weber he was getting quite a break and if he did not comply with probation, he would be headed to prison. • Carl P. Bolinger. 46. of Nashville, was sentenced to 160 days for resisting and ob­ structing a police officer, 160 days for as­ sault of a police officer or resisting and ob­ structing and 160 days for impaired driving, a violation of his probation. The sentences will run concurrently. He was given credit for 93 days served for each charge. Bolinger earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dropping of three counts of resisting and obstructing a police officer, malicious destruction of fire or police property and operating under the influence of liquor. He was on probation for resisting arrest causing injury to a police officer, assaulting a police officer, and impaired driving. • Jeannie K. Blades. 44. of Delton, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court May 2 to 60 days in jail and six months pro­ bation for a conviction of possession of marijuana, first offense. Blades earlier pleaded guilty to thc.chargc in exchange for the dropping of a charge of / </»» it A / mi th h CUSTOM ROTOTILUNG Ac MOWING for gardens & deer plots. Cook's Excavat­ ing, (269)758-3654. FOR SALE 2001 Craftsman riding mower, lOhp, 30" blade, $450. (269)948-3689 after 3pm. (ai> >1 I hank THANK YOU TO ALL my family, friends & co­ workers tor the prayers, phone calls, visits, flowers & cards while I was in the hospital for2 months. It really made a rough situation a little more bearable. 1 also want to thank everybody for their continued prayers while Aspen is still in the hospital. All is going well & he should be home before we know it. I definitely want to thank my boss Ar my co­ workers for their support, understanding Ar the wonderful job they’ did keeping my work covered. Denise Neymeiyer 2000 BANK REPO: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath, extra dean, $33,000 owed. Payments as low as $299 a month. Call to­ day, Meadowstone Homes, (269)948-2387. HOMES ON LAND: Mead­ owstone homes is now offer­ ing new Ac used homes on land. Payments as low as $399 a month to qualified buyers. AU credit applica­ tions accepted. Call today to qualify, (269)948-2387. LIQUIDATION SALE new 2001/2002 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted Hurry! 1 left! (269)948-2387, Meadow­ stone Homes. MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes at cost. 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SEEKING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Position with the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Need a self stancr with strong organization, administrative, management and computer skills. The successful candidate will have business and fundraising experience, as well as be aggressive and able to build a positive professional working relationship with the Barry County Community. Please send your resume with letter of introduction in confidence Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce 221 W. State SL, Hastings, MI 49058 Attention: Chamber President FOR RENT: 2 bedroom in the country. Large yard, no pets, S52s plus security. (269)948-8943_____________ Heli) Wauled GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE is now accepting appli­ cations. Must be 18 to apply and able to pass random drug test, will train. Call (269)795-7388. TELEPHONE PROFESSIO­ NAL local ti«u^portation company seeks indiv ’dual with strong phone skills. Wage commensurate with experience, part time/full time. Send resume to: HBI, P.O. 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Servicing ’ ry, Ionia, Kent Ac surro* ing areas. 0 Armando Ayala. 35. of Middleville, has a trial scheduled for June 23. He is charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct, first degree, two counts of criminal sexual conduct, second degree, a charge of accost­ ing a child for immoral purposes and a charge of selling or furnishing alcohol to a minor. • Jeffrey W. Grigsby. 41. of Dowling, was sentenced to 60 days in jail if he does not pay court fines and costs of $620 by June 27. He was sentenced after pleading guilty earlier to attempted possession of a counter­ feit automobile insurance certificate, a fel­ ony carrying a maximum penalty of 2-1/2 years in prison. Grigsby pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of a charge of possession of a counterfeit certificate, an of­ fense carrying a maximum penalty of five years in prison. • Bryan P. Anthony. 21. of Delton was sentenced to 12 months in jail and 36 months probation for operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor. If he completes probation successfully, his jail sentence will be suspended. Anthony earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of charges of operating a vehicle with a sus­ pended license and having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle. Defense attorney James Goulooze said. “ This is a young man that needs fundamental help with alcohol. Bryan suffers from Atten­ tion Deficit Disorder, which is part of the underlying problem. He*s only 21. I’d hate the court to send him to prison where there’s no resources (to help him) and then return him back to society." Goulooze said Anthony was a very young man with some abilities. He said Anthony wants to do well. The attorney asked the court to use community resources to help Anthony. Anthony told the judge, “I tried to do well. 1 have a problem with alconol. I can’t do it by myself. Fisher asked Anthony if he tried to go into treatment. Anthony replied, “Yes, there’s a 30-day waiting period.” • Sentencing was delayed one year for Phillip H. Jacobson, 29, of Middleville, dur­ ing which he must serve probation. Jacobson pleaded guilt lo the charge of fe­ lonious driving, an offense carrying a maxi­ mum sentence of two years in prison, in ex­ change for the dropping of charges of drunk driving causing serious injury, a five-year felony. Jacobson's brother was injured after Ja­ cobson vehicle struck a tree last October. His brother received a head injury as a result of the accident, Jacobson said. Jacobson's attorney James Goulooze told the judge the accident has had a serious im­ pact on Jacobson and his family. “He doesn’t deny responsibility," Gouloozc said. “He has the support of his family and in-laws, who are here today. He realizes the gravity of the situation." • Sentencing was delayed for Dawn M. Ricketts, 31, of Hastings until Aug. 14, dur­ ing which she must serve probation and pay $500 in court costs. Ricketts is being sentenced for possession of marijuana, second offense — a felony. • A June 16 trial date was set for Deric W. Thomas. 22, of Bellevue, who is accused of forgery, uttering and publishing, obtaining personal identity information without authorization and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. • Sentencing was delayed one year for Pamela Sue Teachout. 42, of Woodland, dur­ ing which she must serve probation and pay $11,712.66 in restitution. She was being sentenced for two charges. One charge involved embezzlement through converting lottery tickets and cash for her own personal use, from her employer,. Speedway. The crime carries a five-year prison penzHy. The tickets had a value of $1,000 or more but less than $20,000, She also was charged with larceny in a building by stealing the lottery tickets and cash from the gas station. That charge is a four-year felony. Her attorney. Conrad Vincent, told the judge. “Before you is a 42-year-old woman with no prior conviction, who developed a habit of gambling shortly after being di­ vorced. She sought counseling for gambling. Her family will give her assistance in getting a loan and financial assistance. She'll be paying back her family." Teachout apologized to the court and Speedway. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call. .945-9554 CHIEF, continued from page 13 in criminal justice from Saginaw Valley State University and an associate degree in law enforcement from Della College. He has worked police chief and assistant to the police chief in the Carrollton Township and Undersheriff for the Saginaw County Sher­ iff Department He was also a heavy duty truck mechanic for Bender Sales and Serv­ ice in Saginaw. His volunteer work includes hunter edu­ cation instructor and usher and elder at Re­ deemer Lutheran Church. Gary Elliott of Sunfield was a second candidate, but he withdrew his name from consideration shortly before last Thurs­ day’s meeting. In a letter dated May 29 and addressed to Village Manager Bill Yost. El­ liott said: “I have recently learned that two village trustees secretly rc-intcrvicwed the other remaining candidate (Mark Bender) for the village chief position. Although 1 under­ stand this did not violate the Open Meet­ ings Act. I believe is did violate the spirit. "During my public interview, questions were asked pertaining lo whether I had made contact with any village trustee dur­ ing the process. I answered at the time that I had not and further that I believed that would be wrong and unfair. "I do think a second round of interviews would have been appropriate and some­ times used in any hiring process. It appears that the village trustees may have indeed corrupted the process or at best undermined the selection process to choose your next chief by conducting a secret interview. "I am disappointed that the other candi­ date took part in the ‘secret’ interview. Therefore, with this letter I am regretfully withdrawing my application for the village chief position." Elliott requested the letter be read at the council meeting and a copy be given to the Lakewood News. At the March 24 council meeting, then Council President lUndy Klein said the in­ terviews of the seven candidates would be held on Saturdays so more people could at­ tend. No date was given at that time. Two candidates dropped out and five interviews were subsequently held during the week, with very short notice to trustees or the public. Mel McCloud readily admitted he was the trustee who had the private interview. He called it “private" rather than “secret.” He defended this action saying be was out of town during the initial rounds of inter­ views and not able to meet the candidates. McCloud was able to attend Elliott’s inter­ view. Bender was visiting Lake Odessa to get a better look at the village and the meet­ ing was arranged. Trustee Karen Banks, now village president, stopped by to ask Bender a clarification on one of his an­ swers. The council narrowed the five candidates to three, Kirt Vink, Elliott and Bender. Vink has since withdrawn his name. Nashville man accused of beating wife NASHVILLE — A Nashville businessman was arrested last Wednesday (May 28) in connection with a domestic violence complaint. The man, whose name was withheld pending arraignment, is accused of assaulting his wife. He was lodged in the Barry County Jail before he posted $250 bond and was given 10 days to appear in court. Teen-ager accused in several larcenies HASTINGS — An 18-year-old Hastings man has been connected to several larcenies and breaking and entering crimes that occurred in the last several weeks, said Hastings Police Department Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. The suspect, who is currently lodged in the Barry County Jail on other charges, has not been arraigned yet. The man cooperated and admitted to the recent break-ins at the Thomapple Arts Building, the Presbyterian church, a garage and several vehicles, Leedy said. The police said they have recovered many items, ranging from bicycle parts, tools, a lawn mower and computer equipment. The suspect implicated a 16-year-old accomplice who participated in some of the in­ cidents. The investigation is continuing with additional charges pending against the suspect. Pot growing operation discovered HOPE TOWNSHIP — Several people face charges of possession of marijuana, re­ sisting and obstructing a police officer and manufacturing marijuana, said Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post. Troopers said they went to an address on Cedar Creek Road Monday, May 26, look­ ing for a domestic assault. However, upon arrival, they observed marijuana plants growing in a planter near the front door. During a search of the residence, one of the occupants ran from the home with a box containing marijuana. The person was caught and the marijuana was recovered, pdlicc said. Man reports theft of wallet, cell phone YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A resident on West Gray Court reported his wallet and cell phone stolen from his unlocked vehicle over Memorial Day weekend, Michigan State Police said. The man stated that a large party was held in his neighborhood and he speculated someone in attendance may have stolen the items, troopers said. Wallet stolen from unlocked vehicle ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A resident on Cory Drive reported his wallet miss­ ing from his unlocked vehicle Monday, May 26, around 1:30 a.m. The vehicle was parked behind his house. He also said clothing was thrown out of the car and valve stems on the tires had been damaged. Domestic violence charges sought THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies said they are re­ questing domestic violence charges against a man who assaulted his wife by grabbing her neck and throat with both hands Tuesday, May 27, at 2:11 a.m. The woman called the police because her husband was destroying items inside the home, according to a police report. She said he had been drinking and they had a verbal argument over finances. She told deputies that she did not want to p.^3s charges, but wanted him to leave, po­ lice said. Motorist arrested for pot possession HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old man was arrested for possession of marijuana after a vehicle search turned up a baggie of the substanc**, said Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Initially, deputies stopped the vehicle at M-37 Highway and Quimby Road ior a burned-out headlight May 10 at 11:43 p.m., deputies said. They also arrested the driver for operating a vchidc while his license was suspended. Off-duty trooper catches thief in GR GRAND RAPIDS —Trooper Phillip Vannette of the Hastings Post knows what it is like to be prepared, even on his day off. On Sunday. June 1. Vannette was shopping for a new computer at a Gateway store on 28th Street in Grand Rapids when a thief ran out of the store with a $1,800 laptop com­ puter. Vannette said. Store employees and the trooper gave chase, with Vannette apprehending the man. Vannette then dialed 911 on his phone to alert the Grand Rapids police, who took the man into custody. �The Hastings Banner Thursday. June 5. 2003 - Page 21 WILDWOOD, continued from page 19 cede?” Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie, who en­ tered the discussion at around 10 p.m., hav­ ing attended a County Commission meeting that same evening in Baltimore Township, said he did not think a DEQ permit was re­ quired. He later pointed out phosphorus currently in Gun Lake could not be contrib­ uted by the Wildwood project, which is not yet begun. He said if clean water comes from the site, and flushes out contaminants already there, that could contribute to the problems. Stough stressed that the water quality of the lake "is paramount to me," and was concerned that any extra flow into the lake could cause negative impact. McManus said if concerned, the Plan­ ning Commission has the right to verify de­ tails of such contamination. He said he did not think the commission could hire an out­ side consulting engineer, as the planning budget had no discretionary funds to sup­ port this. He suggested the commission could recommend to the board, seeking an outside opinion, from someone like Dave Schippcr from the DEQ. Fitzpatrick said water quality has been a problem for 30 years, and pho«pho;us load­ ing was due to lawn fertilization near lakes, and said the largest source comes naturally from wetlands. Fitzpatrick said "the DEQ has no current legislation other than (for) dumping phos­ phorus directly into the lakes. If we im­ pacted any wetlands, in accordance with the wetland protection act. or any inland lakes or streams. I would be applying for those permits. Issues regarding the DEQ arc not applicable under current rules and regulations." he said. He said the drain commissioner's meas­ ures would be the best management prac­ tice to control the problem. "EPA is coming out with Phase II regula­ tions. as far as sedimentation goes, so it is absorbed into the ground. Ninety percent of all the nutrients come in the first wave of a storm, in the first 10 or 15 minutes. We are detaining and holding that, so it soaks in the ground, instead cf running into the lake." He claimed the development would not increase the amount of flow into lhe drain system. "I think we are accommodating a lot of the comments made by the neighbors... not all... as many as we possibly can." He pointed out paving the road is not required by county ordinance, for the first seven units. Fitzpatrick said repealed meetings with officials and the commission had been cosily, contributing to the cost of-the pro­ ject, and making paving the road less within the owner's means. He said he was comfortable that the pro­ ject has satisfied the requirements. Commissioner Michael Barney pointed out a place water could run across the road onto adjacent property, and appeared there was no capture point. He said it also ap­ peared all the vegetation would be re­ moved. Commissioner Chuck Nieves said he had looked at the elevation points. "You're go­ ing to move all kinds of land" to get to the elevations shown on the plan. The developer said they would be cutting off the top of the hill, but would keep the material primarily on the site, with about 6,000 to 7,000 yards to be removed. Soils are to be balanced, he said. Alden said "I guess I'm comfortable., in relying on our zoning administrator to make sure there is an adequate bond posted and that site inspections arc maintained. Erosion can happen when development is going on. and I guess I've got enough faith in Jim (McManus) that it will be done. Be­ cause if they falter, he's going after their surety. "If it means a berm, or a cement berm like at Fine Lake, so be it. That is his call. He has to look at that and may need extra outside help, because this is a tricky one, and he has addressed that. But I'm comfort­ able to approve it. if 1 know that's going to be taken care of. while moving the top of the mountain." The Planning Commission recommenda­ tion included stipulations for approval to include: • Asphalt paving of the development road. • A vegetative pine barrier with four foot trees and three-foot berm is to be placed between the neighboring homes and the road. • Legal access by means of the road, and a flattened driveway is to allow Rankens to use his pole bam. as well as emergency ve­ hicle access. • Repair of damage to Rankens property caused during construction. In public comment following the deci­ sion. Perino said, "Taking the storm waters ... into the wetlands, you're in essence de­ stroying the wetlands, the natural habitat of the wetland, and encourage exotic growth like purple loosestrife, so the natural filter­ ing mechanism of the wetlands arc de­ stroyed. So you do have an ecological con­ cern." He said "We see the potential from this development on Wildwood, a huge silt problem developing in the lake. This will be additive, no matter how many detention basins you have. The quality of the lake has been impacted on.... will continue to be... and you as a planning organization need to consider these effects. All the requirements were met so you were forced to approve them. From an ecological concern, we walk i out of here somewhat disappointed." Morgan suggested when working on the future land use plan, it should be a require­ ment that if anyone is within a certain dis­ tance to a sewer system, they should be connected. Planning infrastructure and fi­ nancing should be part of the planning. Ironically the sewer facility at Gun Lake is at half capacity. McManus said the health department does require those within 200 feet of sewer must connect. He said a comprehensive ap­ proach must be addressed. Running sewer would be extremely beneficial, he said. But in this case, he said the cost to run it for only seven lots was too great. In other business, the Planning Commis­ sion: • Approved a special use request by gunsmith John Castelcin for a home occu­ pation on M-79. in the AR zoning district of Hastings Township to expand a previ­ ously approved use to include the retail sale of firearms. Castelcin had not mentioned the retail end of his business in his previous applica­ tion with the commission, because he did not know sales were pan uf his normal op­ eration. and no one knew he should plan for that. He said the license issued by the Fed­ eral Bureau of Firearms includes sales, and the special use permit should be consistent with his license. This will expand the services he is able to provide to customers to include occa­ sional special orders of rifles, and serial identified gun parts and components, cus­ tom firearms, assembled packages, and so on. Castelcin also has a firing range for testing in back of his home. Although technically not an oversight, commissioners also included refund of the second fee for obtaining the second permit. • Approved a previously tabled site plan review fur Daisy Lane Acres, brought by Sally Stanton. Two parcels, Daisy Lane 1 and 2 were involved in the overall devclopment, but were to be treated separately. Land to the west owned by a relative, but not included in the developed area had been included in a drainage plan that crossed the boundary. An amended plan had been brought to the commission which corrected this prob­ lem, and others. A pick up drain flowing to a basin would keep water off the west prop­ erty. it was explained. Drawings showed a wider drain, as requested by Tom Doyle, the drain commissioner, and topographic information was indicated. The condo association will be required to maintain the drainage infrastructure on the site. • Approved another building of a mini­ storage on Sprague Road and M-43. by Gary Buck land. Setback restrictions for the zoning had been met. Fencing would not be interrupted. Earlier buildings had required a variance, but this one would not. The site is heavily vegetated. Planning Administrator Jim McManus said. Dirt on the site has been moved around to place the building higher than the sur­ rounding grade, but drainage remains on the property. Topographic contour profiles were asked for. Mackinaw City visits Hastings Mackinaw City Mayor Robert Heilman was this year’s guest at the annual Mayor Exchange luncheon along with six other Mackinaw City officials. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell said Mackinaw in winter has 800 residents, but in summer it is bigger than Hastings. "Robert and I got this Mayor Exchange going.” Campbell said. "It’s a four-hour drive between Hastings and Mackinaw; they just got into town an hour ago.” Campbell presented Heilman with a key to the city. "If you work it right, you can open beer bottles with it.” Campbell joked. Heilman invited Campbell up to his city and thanked him for the hospitality. “We don’t have any snow and the black flics should be done.” Heilman joked back. YMCA Executive Director David Storms said community makes the *Y’ a success. Then, in lhe hopes of starting a tradition, he had both mayors kiss the 50-feet high Elk mounted above the fireplace mantle by climbing a ladder. "Look over the mantle, you’ll sec a homy. Mayor Robert Heilman also kisses the Elk (photo by Gary Williams). Mayor Frank Campbell kisses the Elk (photo by Gary Williams). lonely creature." Storm started. Campbell said the *Y’ director plaxed a joke on them. “I was totally taken by surprise." ('amp­ bell said. “The other mayor was embarassed by it plus he’s scared of heights. Dave’s due; I’ll be looking for him." The Mayor Exchange program began in the 1950s through the Michigan Municipal League. "For the last 16 years we’ve taken a dele­ gation lo another town." Campbell said. 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June 15, at Historic Charlton Park Billed as Michigan's largest single day car show, with more than 1,300 show cars, the annual event will begin at 8 a.m. Cars from 1980 and earlier an welcome. • The show, sponsored by the South­ ern Michigan Street Rod Association, offers 45 swards, about $2,000 in cash prices aad $5,000 n door prizes. The awards ceremony will be presented al 3 pun. More this 200 vendors market ve■ hides, Mils and accessories, memoraMUa *M> Und-made items. Food also will be available and the historic lumof-the-century village will be open for •ton. Show car registration is $10 al the gate. Swap meet and arts and crafts vArtor spaces are $25 each. Spectator admission is $5 for aduhs and » for cHdren ages 5 Io 12. For more information, call 945- Htetorlcal Society will elect officers The Barry County Historical Soci­ ety will elect officers in its next meet­ ing Thursday, June 19, at the COA building on 120 North Michigan Ave. A picnic sapper will be at 6:30. Bring a dish io pass and individual ta­ Me service. Besides electing officers, a special showing of the the video "Lost and Foundbe featured, the video outlines the search for World War II veteran James P. Dibble, made by his nephew, Jason Dibble. An meetings of the Barry County Historical Society are open to the oommtmhy. Youth theater deadline today The deadline to sign up for the Summer Youth Theatre program has been extended to today, June 12. This Tbomapple Arts Council pro­ gram returns with a production of C.S. Lewis’ ■'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" this summer. Interested students can fill out an application al the the auditions for this summer's programon Thursday. June 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This program is open to children who have completed fifth grade through high school. . Tbe cost for this summer's pro­ gram. which will be held from June 15 to July 26, is $90. Classes are held from 9 a.m. until noon and the cast will perform "The Lion, the Witch and tbe Wardrobe" Thursday and Friday. July 24 and 25. al 7 :30 p.m. and on Saturday, July 26, at 2 p.m. at Central Auditorium. □asses are held at Fish Hatchery Park Monday through Friday from 9 aan. until noon. There may still be some openings in the TAC youth visual art classes this summer also held at Fish Hatchery Park. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 Schools say good-bye Good-bye ceremonies were held at all the Hastings elementaries last week for retiring School Superintendent Carl Schoessel. Above, members of the Star PTO present Schoessel with a commemorative brick to be placed in the Community Education and Recreation Center. For more on the ceremonies, see inside. City budget includes drug card co-pay hike by Susan Temere Staff Writer Despite continued opposition by some city retirees, the City Council Monday adopted the 2003-2004 budget, which in­ cludes provisions for increases in prescrip­ tion card co-pay costs. Six council members voted while two abstained and one was absent. Councilwoman Dorothy Hawkins and Mayor Frank Campbell abstained because of a potential conflict of interest in that they receive benefits that arc the heart of the controversy. Since both could be di­ rectly impacted financially by their vote, the law precluded them from voting on the issue, said City Manager Jeff Mansfield. Councilman Joe Blcam was absent. In an effort to offset a budget deficit by increasing the cost of prescriptions for city retirees, the new $4 million budget changes prescription drug co-pays for retirees who had $2 or $5 co pays to $10 for generic drugs and $20 for name brand drugs. But their general health insurance cover­ age won’t be affect .4*uv the change, Mans­ field said. “They will retain their traditional Blue Cross/Bluc Shield coverage and keep the same level of care if they are on Medicaid or Medicare," the city manager said. The change will save tbe city $78,000 in the 2003-2004 budget and in future years as health care costs continue to rise, Mansfield said. He said health care cosis increase 15 per­ cent to 25 percent a year and have been go­ ing up for years. “Current and retired employee health care costs are nearing a quarter of the gen­ eral fund income,” Mansfield said. “The general fund is approaching $4 million. So taxpayers arc spending almost $1 million in employee health care insurance premium costs. We’re trying to contain these costs.” Nancy Campbell, wife of city retiree See CO-PAY, page 15 by David T. Young Editor A major change in the way child support checks are issued starting July 1 is expected to generate a lot of protest in Barry County. So predicted Friend of the Court Admin­ istrator Mike Keeler, who told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning that as of June 20 the FOC will no longer issue ‘he checks, which hencefor­ ward will com; >m Lansing via the mail. “You need to know this isn’t Barry County’s idea. “Keeler said. “This is a fed­ erally mandated program. We’ie just wait­ ing for the shoe to drop.” He explained that the change likely will cause delays in child support payments and now they will come monthly instead of weekly, so recipients will have to budget accordingly. Another result sometimes could be the spreading out of payments over more than just one county, especially in cases in which the payer owes to two or more dif­ ferent recipients. Keeler said he was merely informing the board so members know ahead of time what is likely to happen. He added that he expects the phone in his agency’s offices to be ringing off the hook. The Friend of the Court administrator said announcements have been sent out to homes of recipients and they will be placed at public sites in an effort to get the word out. In other business Tuesday morning, the County Board: • Appointed Daniel Allen to a three-ycar term on the Zoning Board uf Appeals. Al­ len replaces Michael “Mick” Barney, who last March was appointed to a scat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. “He seemed very interested and willing to serve,” said Commissioner Jim French. Originally, it appeared that Donald Wig­ gins would be appointed to the post last March when the County Development Committee voted 4-0 to recommend him. However, when that unanimous recommen­ dation went before the full board, he was rejected 5-3, with committee member and Commissioner Sandy James switching her vote without adequate explanation when asked why. • Adopted a resolution to thank Ron Gossman for his six years of service on the Planning and Zoning Commission, from 1997 to 2003. He is stepping down Io move to Newaygo County. “I’ve enjoyed the time I’ve been on the Planning Commission,” Gossman said. Maybe I’ll get involved up there." Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said, “They would be very lucky to get you.” Gossman, his wife and grandson were present briefly at the meeting to accept a plaque. • Agreed to the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendations to deny one proposed map change and approve an­ other in Orangeville Township, thereby changing zoning from C-2 to C-l (comma cial with housing permitted) in an area from Matteson Marina to the former day care center to the west. • Approved a series of bids for services to low income houses through the commu­ nity development block grant program, wit zero percent interest loans. They include $10,000 from Success Enterprises and En­ vironmental Services, $18,305 from Vin­ tage Building & Restoration, $16,490 on a loan from Buehler, $10,000 from Success Enterprises again for lead abatement, and $25,000 from TPM Builders. Cheryl Barth, area low-income housing program director, told the board of a re­ quest for a $6,000 loan from an Orangeville Township couple owning a 1969 mobile home for repairs to a leaky roof. MacKenzie said the $6,000 probably is See COUNTY, page 2 Delton lays off 18 teachers by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg School Board has laid off 18 teachers and one principal, eliminated one administrative position, cut a counseling position to part-time, and cut expenditures of supplies and equipment in order to reduce this coming year's budget by $712,000. The 2003-2004 budget reduction is being made necessary by dwindling enrollment and a continuing decline in state sales tax revenues. The board approved the layoffs at a spe­ cial meeting last Monday; teachers were notified the next day. DK Elementary Principal Robert Down­ ing’s contract won’t be renewed. His posi­ tion will be filled by Brenda Pickett, who currently serves as director of community services. The position of community serv­ ices director is being eliminated and the work of that position will be split among remaining personnel. Downing was a new hire for the district, starting last summer after a long search by the board to replace the retiring elementary principal. School Superintendent Ron Archer called the non-rencwal of Downing's con­ tract "very unfortunate." Downing “has had a very good year." Archer said. However. Archer said, “he's been around See DELTON, page 12 Red and pink 'hatters' cluster in Hastings Fourteen area women wearing red and pink hats and purple and lavender attire converged in Hastings Tuesday for their first official outing as the Scatter Red Hatters Chapter of the Red Hat Society. They have no rules (except wearing red hats) or dues and their only goal is to have fun and celebrate life together. Included in the group having lunch at the Back Door Deli, were three generations, pictured here from left. Jacqueline Pemberton. 3. who is sitting on her grand­ mother s lap; Geraldine Noteboom, of Dowling, who started the group: and her daughter Judy Pemberton of Hastings; and granddaughter Victoria Pemberton. 8. The Hatters' excursion this week included a tour of Heart s Desire and the Adrounie House Bed & Breakfast. The group will meet every second Tuesday of each month for various outings. For more informa­ tion. call Noteboom at 721-3445 The Red Hat Society started in California about three years ago and chapters are spring­ ing up all over the United States and around the globe. Members 50 and older are asked to wear red hats and purple out­ fits on public outings. Those under 50 wear pink hats and lavender clothing (photo by Elaine Gilbert) �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12, 2003 NEWS BRIEFS: Continued from front page nUasiJ3lie;i,;x';2ZM Ktu.jfrt " Mi *«e» im KM/aw Delton schools to offer award Delton Kellogg School District offi­ cials plan to honor someone with a special Lifetime Achievement Award at the July 7 meeting of the Board of Education. The award is intended “to highlight positive role models for youth from within the community... (to) recognize special accomplishments and/or life­ time achievements of individuals who have attended its schools, been em­ ployed in the district or resided within the district. “An individual awarded this honor must exhibit exceptional efforts and/or humanitarian contributions toward strengthening their family, schools, community or country." Letters of nominations for the life­ time achievement award may be sub­ mitted to the superintendent’s office, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St. Delton, Michigan 49046, and should be received no later than Fri­ day, June 13. Civil War coming to Bowen’s Mills Historic Bowen’s Mills will offer a Civil War Father’s Day weekend Sat­ urday and Sunday, June 14 and IS from noon to 5 p.m. There will be a Civil War battle, and a full schedule of events both days, along with a candlelight tour Saturday evening, beginning at dusk. The Saturday evening schedule will be 6 to 7 p.m, dulcimer music and pe­ riod dance demonstrations; 7 to 8, children's crafts; 8 to 9, storytelling; 9:15, night skirmish followed by the candle light tours. Toor guides will es­ cort visitors through time by candle. w ■ ■ . When guests arrive they will hear music by Thelma Fassett Dulcimers &. Friends and dancing in the "Gathering Place" until dusk, when the battle &. candlelight tour will begin. After the battle, visitors will be led through nu­ merous "stations" that portray civilian and military life during the Civil War. The groups will be led through Un­ ion Field Hospital, learn what the lei­ sure activities would have been for soldiers in both military camps, and will be given a glimpse of what life would have been like for the women and children who struggled through life with a husband, father or son in the field. Other stops will include a laundry maiden providing a much needed serv­ ice, period music being shared be­ tween soldiers, letter writing for those who were not able, a grieving widow shying thoughts and concerns, and a rowdy Union prison camp. For more information, call 795­ 7530. 24-Hour Challenge set for June 14-15 The National 24-Hour Bike Chal­ lenge will be Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15, beginning and ending at Thornapplc Kellogg High School in MjddteriHe. There are 22 single bicycle classes for men and women, ages 18 to 70+. There are three tandem classes: Male, female and mixed. There are two re­ cumbent classes: Single and tandem. Beginning at Thornapple Kellogg High School, bicyclists ride through Barry County on open roads shared with motor vehicles. There are three loops on the route. Loop One is 125 miles and is ridden first. Loop Two is 22 miles and is ridden as many times as can be completed before 8 p.m. Loop Three, the night route, is six miles and is ridden as many times as can be completed by 8 a.m. on June 15. The Thornapple Kellogg High School Sports Boosters Club holds a Friday night spaghetti dinner June 13 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. On Saturday morning, from 6 to 8 a.m., the organi­ zation holds a pancake breakfast. All proceeds from both meals go to the TKHS Sports Boosters Club. There is a traditional bagpipe band sendoff Saturday al the 8 a.m. start. Awards arc presented on Sunday at 9 a.m. at Thornapple Kellogg High School. ‘Fountain Fridays’ to start June 20 "Fridays at the Fountain” will be held the Barry County courthouse iawn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. start­ ing June 20. . Sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council, the series will feature a vari­ ety of artists and music. The schedule is as follows: June 20. Francesca Amari will per­ form Broadway show tunes and music from the '40s. June 27: Brian Morris will sing and play the guitar to classical and jazz music. July 4: No concert. July 11: Patti Ann Lea and Friends will feature Celtic music and folk tunes. July 18: The Thornappie Art's Council's Youth Theatre program stu­ dents perform skits and songs. July 25: To be announced. Aug. 1: The Best of Thornapple Players, a local community theater group, hosts a variety of songs and music. Aug. 8: To be announced. In the case of rain, concerts will move to the Thornapplc Art's Council building at 117 W. State St., in the Fish Hatchery Park. For further information, call 945­ 2002. Nashville Car Show planned Hundreds of vintage automobiles roll into Riverside Park in downtown Nashville from 8 ajn. to 2 pm. Satur­ day, June 14, for the third annual Caask and Antique Car Show. . Organizers from the Nashville Car Club, say they anticipate more tba 250 vehicles will be on display at thix year’s show. There is a $7 per vehicle entry fee for those who wish to display their can. However, there is no admis­ sion charge for spectators. The first 250 vehicles to enter the show will receive a dash plaque and more than 50 awards and trophies, sponsored by area merchants, will be presented. There also will be plenty of door prizes and two 50/50 raffles, ac­ cording to Ruth Hickey, one of the or­ ganizers of the event. Proceeds will be donated to the * Wish Upon a Star" charity that pro­ vides Christmas baskets ar.d gifts for needy families and children in the Nashville area. There also will village-wide garage sales, a food booth sponsored by local churches and other organizations, a pancake breakfast al the Castleton Ma­ ple Grove Nashville Fire Department on North Main Street, and a car wash and garage sale next door at the Cas­ tleton. Maple Grove and Nashville EMS. For more information, call (517) 852-0925. UfeWalk to benefit local Alpha Center The annual LifeWalk to benefit the Alpha Women’s Center will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 14, It Tyden Park. Registration begins there at 8 a.m. A Christian, pro-life organization. Alpha's mission is to "save lives” by providing an array of free services to women with crisis pregnancies and to offer counseling to those who have ex­ perienced abortions. The non-profit Alpha Women's Center in Hastings opened its doors in 1996. Services offered include free pregnancy tests, confidential counsel­ ing, ultrasounds, abortion recovery and material support for items like maternity and baby clothing, diapers, formula and baby ftimiture. People who want to walk in the June 14 event are welcome to pick up pledge sheets at the Alpha Women's Center office, located upstairs at 136 State St. Pledge shecu> are also avail­ able at many area churches. The first 100 walkers to complete the walk will receive a special gift from a local business. Each person who raises $150 will receive a LifeWalk T-shirt, $250 in pledges includes a gift of a visor and T-shirt; $500 includes a long-sleeved T-shirt and a visor. Michigan budget crisis Granholm’s biggest challenge by David T. Young Editor To the surprise of no one. the biggest challenge thus far for Michigan’s new gov­ ernor has been a budget severely in the hole, a problem inherited by a Democrat in a sea of Republicans. However. Lynn Jondahl. head of Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s transition team, told a sparse First Friday audience that all 50 states, regardless of party dominance, are in serious financial trouble this year. The economic future for Michigan doesn’t look particularly rosy. Its $1.5 bil­ lion deficit is a whopping 20 percent of the state's budget. With a weak economy, less support from the deficit-ridden federal gov­ ernment and other revenue sources drying up, the task ahead is daunting. Jondahl said the rainy day fund is being used up and “the budget was balanced in previous years with funds we don’t have any more.” Though Granholm’s predecessor. John Engler, was popular with his “Promises Made, Promises Kept" tax cutting cam­ paigns in the 1990s. the resultant drop in funds has only made the current crisis even worse. He noted that Engler insisted on stepping in and taking control of Flint’s financial crisis, but wondered who would step in and handle Michigan’s in the wake of the state’s troubles. He said Engler was left a $900 million deficit from James Blanchard in 1991 and his first two budgets were the first unbal­ anced budgets in Michigar history, but he used accounting gimmicks and maneuvers to make them work. Jondahl, a state legislator for 22 years, said the Single Business Tax and personal income tax are being reduced by law every year. “So even without increasing spending, these income reductions create deficits," he said. The question then is Michigan suffering from a spending problem or a revenue problem? “I’m personally persuaded there is a revenue problem,” Jondahl said. Granholm and the Republican-dominated State Legislature now must by state law submit a balanced budget in October. It llu rt ruj't •;>. .ij.ymin v«ui. . • : 30 percent of state employees work in that department, and the largest expenditure is in warehousing prisoners. “All statistics show that the crime rate is decreasing, but mandatory sentencing keeps people in prison longer." he said. He noted that former Gov. William Milliken, who signed one of the toughest drug sen­ tencing laws back in the 1970s. now is lob­ bying to have it reformed because it’s too costly and it hasn't worked. Lynn Jondahl talks about the state s budget crisis to a small First Friday audience. cannot operate under a deficit budget like the federal government now is doing. Granholm’s budget cutting task was al­ most immediate when she look office be­ cause it was learned quickly that budget passed last October included inadequate cuts and overinflated revenue estimates. Unfortunately, the area that is taking a big hit in cuts right now is K-12 education. Jundahl said. “There is very little signifi­ cant movement on the 2004 budget. Very little is being resolved." Former Hastings Librarian Eileen Oehler said, “It sounds like the conservatives ha­ ven’t done a very good job of managing the state budget." There is. as expected, lots of partisan bickering. For example. Granholm proposed raising about $800 million through closing tax loopholes and exemptions used by corpora­ tions and businesses, but the legislature didn't agree. “Not being talked about (as a potential solution) is whether to increase taxes," he said. “The governor says it’s her last op­ tion. The legislators say they’ll cut first." Perhaps the biggest chunk of change in the slate budget is corrections. Jondahl said . Jondahl said he has been impressed with this governor’s approach and vision. He said her book. "Securing Michigan’s Fu­ ture" serves as a blueprint for what she wants to accomplish in the next four years. Her goals include improvements in pro­ grams involving educational scholarships, prescription drugs, corporate accountabil­ ity. affordable quality health care, etc. He said there has been some resistance from the GOP to her notions of not doing business with lawbreaking corporations. “We kick kids out of school when they break the law." he mused. Citizen Bob Dwyer suggested that $54 million per year could be saved by elimi­ nating the Michigan Senate altogether and going to a unicameral (single house) legis­ lature like Nebraska has had. Jondahl agreed that having two houses at the state level isn’t as important as the fed­ eral level, where the Senate enables each state to represented equally and the House seats are apportioned by population. Noting the “disaster” of term limits leg­ islation in the early 1990s, he told Dwyer “If it was perceived as an anti-government proposal, it would pass. “You wouldn’t do any damage to our de­ mocracy. but you might harm the checks and balance system,” taking away a second chance to defeat a bad proposed law. Jondahl has been the most frequent First Friday speaker since the monthly series was started in 1989 by Jim and Bea Pino. He ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1994 and now is executive director of the Michi­ gan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship. He also is an ordained minister for the United Church of Christ. Dwyer, in introducing Jondahl, said he "set a standard for public service” when he. Perry Bullard and David Hollister came on board in the Michigan House in 1972. Tim McMahon elected to BISD board Timothy McMahon, casework supervisor/refcree with the Family Division of the Barry County Trial Court, was elected June 2 to the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education. BISD board members arc elected by rep­ resentatives of local school district boards. McMahon was elected to a six-ycar term. McMahon has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Central Michigan Univer­ sity and a masters degree from Western Michigan University. He has worked for the Barry County Trial Court Family Divi­ sion for 13 years. He serves on the Big Brothcrs/Big Sis­ ters Advisory Council for Barry and Kala­ mazoo counties. He is also on the Barry County Resource Network and the board of Green Gables Haven, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. He was a former member of the Hastings Exchange Club and the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County. He and his wife. Gina, reside in Hastings with ’heir two sons. McMahon replaces Al Jarvis, owner of the Hastings McDonald’s, who served for 12-1/2 years on the board, most recently as president. Jarvis decided not to seek reelec­ tion. Tim McMahon Lake Odessa, manager agree on separation by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Lake Odessa Village Village Manager Bill Yost and the village have come to a mu'uai separation and release agreement, effective June 9. Village President Karen Banks made the announcement at a special meeting Monday night and the council voted unanimously, with Trustee Keith Burnside absent, to ac­ cept the separation. There was no reaction from the 14 citizens in attendance. The severance pay amount is $23,821.72. A press release issued by the council stated “The Lake Odessa Village Council and Village Manager Bill Yost decided to part ways at a special meeting held on Monday June 9, 2003. “In April of this year. Yost announced his intentions of pursing a mission opportu­ nity overeas. Yost plans to serve with Mis­ sion Aviation Fellowship at one of their overseas bases in either the country of Ec­ uador or Indonesia as financial manager. He, his wife and four daughters may begin deputation as early as August 2003 to area churches. “Yost has served as the manager of the Village of Lake Odessa since September 2000, after he resigned from his City Man­ ager scat of the newly consolidated city of Iron River. He is thankful to the Village Council for allowing him to have had the privilege to serve Lake Odessa and its resi­ dents. "The Village Council will be actively seeking to fill the Village Manager's scat in the next number of months." COUNTY, Continued from page 1 more than what the 34-year-old trailer is worth. William Yost After the meeting, John Cook Jr. said this is the best thing for the village. Yost was not right for the town. "We have a new police chief, new law­ yer and soon will have a new manager. Things arc looking up for Lake Odessa." Anne Adams, who senes on the Plan­ ning Commission, said she regrets Yost’s early departure. “There is so much to do with the Plan­ ning Commission. Yost's departure leaves a void that needs to be filled." After the meeting, many from the coun­ cil and the audience shook Yost’s hand and thanked him personally for his service to the community. In other business Monday night, the council unanimously approved an employ­ ment agreement for Mark Bender for chief of police. Bender is being offered a twoyear contract at $48,000 a year. He is cur­ rently the managcr/police chief for Read­ ing. Mich. “We did pursue alternative housing, but they (the couple) have a mortgage,” Barth said. • Approved payment of $700 to Planning and Zoning Commissioner James Alden for expenses in attending the Ultimate Farm­ land Preservation Tour in Maryland later this month. • At the recommendation of Circuit Judge James Fisher, approved the appoint­ ment of Barb Drewcl to the Jury Board. • Heard another protest from watchdog citizen Ward Weiler, who insists the County Board did the wrong thing in hav­ ing the new COA building and Barry-Eaton District Health Department facility built on Woodlawn and Broadway without clear public consent. Weiler objected to the county using the delinquent tax fund to pay for the +33 mil­ lion project without asking county residents for input. MacKenzie said county counsel advised the board that it was required by law not to have a public vote on the project. Weiler responded by contending the county deliberately sought a legal opinion that agreed with its own opinion. Weiler also claimed people who live in the city aren’t paying for the COA-Health Department complex and that’s not fair. MacKenzie said, “Ward, you’re bringing up issues that were settled a year and a half ago... We have legal opinions that support our actions... We'll just have to respectfully agree to disagree.” “We have a right to get answers on this,” Weiler concluded. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12. 2003 - Page 3 Parents protest alternative ed cut Hastings reinstates 24 teachers by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Only two teachers remain on layoff after the Hastings School Board Monday rein­ stated 24 teachers laid off at the May school board meeting. One of those two teachers. Lynn Funk, was a part-time band instructor. The other, Patricia Burtch. is a high school health oc­ cupations instructor. Bunch’s class load was reduced by half, but she will remain on staff. The Hastings teachers were laid off in anticipation of a large reduction in state aid for 2003-2004. But after other budget-cut­ ting measures were taken, including shortcning the 2003-2004 school yev, adminis­ trators were able to save enough funds to keep most of the current staff. Other cuts included elimination of the al­ ternative education program. That cut brought Hastings residents Raechcllc Easey and Bill Zanders to the school board meet­ ing Monday to protest. Zanders told the board he has two sons in the aitemative education program in Hastings, and if the program is cut, both sons will most likely drop out of school. “I don’t want my kids to drop out of school," he said. One of those sons. 15-year-old James Burton, was picked on by other students in regular school. Zander said, and performed poorly academically until he entered the Turnaround Center (tbe name for the dis­ trict’s alternative education program). Bur­ ton’s mother. Lori Zanders, said after the hoard meeting that Burton “went from be­ ing a failing student to being on the honor roll" at the Turnaround Center. Zanders said she did not understand why the district was “building an Olympic-sized swimming pool at the high school, yet at the same time my son has to suffer. It’s not right." (The district is adding a community center to the high school, but the center is not go­ ing to use any general fund revenues. It is expected to be self-sufficient.) Bill Zander said another son, Steven, 18, Only 5/8ths of board present Yankee Springs water project OK’d by county by David T. Young Editor It’s not easy to do business when almost half the board doesn’t show up for the meeting. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners showed proof of that three times Tuesday morning, when three of the eight members were not present, making it nec­ essary for unanimous votes to approve mo­ tions or adopt resolutions. On two occa­ sions, one dissenting vole was enough to defeat a proposal because board rules say five affirmative votes arc the minimum. With Commissioners Sandy James, Ken­ neth Neil and Wayne Adams absent, the re­ maining five acted on several matters, but twice were unable to resolve outstanding issues. Perhaps most crucial was the successful adoption of a resolution for bonding for the Yankee Springs Township water project. The issue at first was postponed because it was thought at least two-thirds of the County Board needed to be present. How­ ever, County Attorney James White of Mika, Meyers, Beckett and Jones told the board that a three-fifths majority is re­ quired. Five-eighths amounts to 62.5 per­ cent and three-fifths is equal to 60 percent. Thus the commissioners voted 5-0 to authorize issuance of $650,000 in bonds so Yankee Springs can construct and install an elevated water tower. The cost last March had been estimated at $545,000. White told the board of the urgency in the matter. “We need to have the signed documents to the stale by next week Tuesday," he said. Under the agreement, the county will pledge its full faith and credit, backing up Yankee Springs' ability to repay the $650,000 at 23 percent over 20 years. However, two motions were defeated on 4-1 votes. One was an appeal from Delton area citi­ zen Barbara Cichy, who had requested documents under the Freedom of Informa­ tion Act and was not satisfied with what County Administrator Michael Brown had given her. Cichy had asked for all correspondence between the county and its legal firm, Mike, Meyers, Beckett and Jones, on the Delton Sewer Authority issue. She received all but 30 to 50 of the 2,000 pages. Brown said the documents not sent to her were exempt because of attorney-client privilege. However, he. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie and attorney James White all later said they didn’t see a problem with releasing all the information to Cichy. ‘It’s unlikely there would be any harm ( done) to the county by releasing that infor­ mation,” MacKenzie said. “I don’t see any reason to keep information privileged that isn’t going to cause any harm... I’m sug­ gesting we release everything.” Cichy said she questions all the unsigned resolutions in the information she was pro­ vided. “If it’s sensitive information. I have no problem at all with the attorney-client privilege," she said, but she noted she all correspondence and invoices. “I brought this back (for appeal) because it didn't comply with what 1 was asking for. 1 have more information sitting at home than what 1 was given." MacKenzie replied, “We released the documents that were in our possession.” Brown acknowledged that he would pre­ fer the board review the 30 to 50 pages in closed session, but with only five members present, that was not an option. He said Ci­ chy deserved an answer, yes or no, to her appeal because she already had gone be­ yond the necessary 10 waiting days pre­ scribed by law. Cichy added that she paid $589 to get the information and said, “I’m willing to pay if I get what I ask for." Commissioner Clare Tripp said she was uncomfortable with releasing the informa­ tion without first privately reviewing the 30 to 50 pages in question and cast the only “no" vote to Cichy’s request. The other matter rejected by a 4-1 vote was a request from the Barry County Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission to hire its own attorney to oversee its contractual agreement with cons’itant Williams and Works for work on the master plan. It was reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission the night before had chosen the firm of Law, Weathers and Richards to handle any legal issues that might arise from the master planning proc­ ess. The cost could be anywhere from *170 to $200 per hour. Commissioner Tom Wing said the deci­ sion essentially would be on whether to al­ low the Planning and Zoning Commission to choose a legal firm it wanted. Commissioner Donald Nevins, however, said he was uncomfortable with making that decision with a legal opinion first. Despite the holdup with the 4-1 vote, the matter may be brought up again. Clapper Kids entertain Members of The Clapper Kids," a Grace Lutheran Church bell choir, performed for residents of the Thomapple Manor Tuesday. Not all of the children could come, so some adults filled in. The Clapper Kids are directed by Kim Domke, and prac­ tice once a week, excluding summer months. The group was formed a little over a year ago, and mostly play for the church. had dropped out of school. “But because of the Turnaround Center my son went back to school." Zander told school board mem­ bers the aitemative education program “does a world of good" for its students. Easey also said the program has been good for her cousin, James, and other stu­ dents who attend. Some of those students frequently visit her cousin, she said, and she’s had a chance to get to know them. “The (aitemative education program) has done so much for the students," she said. “Mrs. Haas and her staff do some awesome things." Easey was lefcrring to Aitemative Edu­ cation Director Marge Haas, who will no longer direct that program but will remain as a high school assistant principal or possi­ bly step in as Star principal (Jo Stebbins is retiring). Haas appeared at Monday’s board meet­ ing to direct an educational presentation on the Aitemative Education Program. In that presentation. Burton showed a power point presentation he developed for a recent com­ petition sponsored by the Michigan Alter­ native Education Organization. The presentation provided information on the Hastings Turnaround Center. It pointed out that Turnaround students have received awards for good attendance, that “many of the students have gone from C’s and F’s to A’s and B’s," and the school has T-shirts that “show how proud of our school we are and the success we’ve had." The presentation also talked about the cen­ ter’s annual “Students vs. Cops" basketball game, which the students lost by three points this year, about the six-member T.A.C. Student Council, and about the cen­ ter’s three-person yearbook staff. “The best part of the Turnaround Center is having a chance to form more positive relationships with friends, staff and any other people you meet there,” Burton said. Al the beginning of the board meeting. Board Treasurer Eugene Haas, who is ciao the husband of Marge Haas, expanded on remarks made last week at a special board budget hearing. Haas said he has a variety of perspec­ tives when making decisions, including that of businessman, parent, trustee, and or­ dained minister. “As a trustee of tbe school board I seek to balance the needs of all stu­ dents with those of our staff and re­ sources,” be said. “As an ordained minister, my focus is on all God** cbildrenJ^pedally those-who have been margtaalmOpr seemingly cast off by our society. “At last Monday’s meeting, I chose to speak from the perspective ot a clergyman. My comments were motivated purely by the needs of a small group of at-risk stu­ dents. Many of these students have been unable to achieve academic success in tbe usual educational setting, but have thrived in an environment rich in alternative meth­ odologies, where they are valued as indi­ viduals. These students blossom in smaller classes where they can receive the attention they frequently lack in their life experi­ ences and achieve successes that build self­ esteem. Despite the best efforts of our staff, some students may fail to succeed. Without this option, the choices default to failure in the high school. This can cause students to drop out and resign themselves to a lifetime where many of the doors to opportunity are closed. Our alternative program in the last few years has made significant strides to create opportunities for success coupled with high standards for academic quality. It’s a shame to throw it all away.” Haas emphasized that School Superin­ tendent Carl Schoessel said more than once last week that the Alternative Education Program could still be reinstated if enough revenue is forthcoming from the state and/or the student count is high enough to bring in additional revenue. Haas said that despite his opposition to the elimination of alternative education, he will “demonstrate my faith in tbe man who has so successfully provided leadership to our school system for the past 20 years" (Schoessel) and “confidently place tbe needs and future of our Aitemative Educa­ tion students in his capable and caring hands.” School board members approved the 2003-2004 budget later in the evening, which projects revenues and expenditures of $23.88 million. Also approved were changes in staff as­ signments made necessary by cuts. Those included the reassignment to classroom teaching positions of school counselors Lori Johnston (wife of high school princi­ pal Tim Johnston), Sheree Newell and Cathy Longstreet. Also announced was the resignation of high school agriscience teacher Sherri Sny­ der. The board also approved a pay-to-participate program for athletics, in which high school students will have to pay $75 per sport, with a maximum of $200 per year. Middle school students will have to pay $50 per sport, with a maximum of $125 per year. And families with more than one ath­ lete participating in sports will have to pay a maximum of $300 per household per year. Schoessel said the fees might have to be modified later if donations to the athletic program aren’t as much as they have been projected to be. Cindy Robinette (second from right) and Lisa Travis (second from left) spent many hours during the past three years painting giant pictures of basketballs, baseballs, athletes and much more on the Central gymnasium walls. Travis’ chil­ dren, Meg (left) and Amelia (right) are students at Central. This referee will never get to put his arms down. Lauren Bush (left) and Andy Slocum pose below a painting of a motorcyclist. Balls of every shape and description will now hang out on the walls as well as the floor. One of the pictures shows brightly colored rollerblades. Artist honored for gym paintings Nature abhors a vacuum, and thus it was that Central Elementary physical education instructor Cindy Robinette knew something had to be done about thfc bare walls in Cen­ tral’s new gymnasium. “It was so bare and white in here I just wanted to add some color,” Robinette ex­ plained. Enter Lisa Travis, a paraprofessional at Central and mother of Central third-grader Meg Travis and fifth-grader Amelia Travis. Robinette heard that Travis attended Ken­ dall School of Design for a few years and could paint. Robinette thought, “new gym . . . bare walls ... Travis . . . hmmm,” and a threeyear painting project was launched. The parapro and phys ed teacher spent many a weekend or summer day filling the walls with cool color paintings of everything from basketballs, hockey sticks and bowl­ ing pins to referees, skateboards and an Olympic torch. Admittedly, the project didn't start out quite so large, Robinette said. But she kept getting ideas for more paintings. Eventually every wall of the gym sported the bright paintings, which add color and cheerfulness to gym days already filled with robust ac­ tivities. Robinette didn't just stop at painting the walls. She organized a special “thank you" assembly for Travis May 30 that was so hush-hush Travis didn’t have a clue until the assembly was held that she was the main attraction. At the proceedings, Travis was presented with a book containing pic­ tures and/or notes from every student in school. In addition, a plaque with Travis’ picture and name was unveiled that will hang in the gym in perpetuity. The artist's children, now elementary school age, may someday bring their grand­ children to Central so they can see the great big pictures their great-grandmother painted on the gymnasium walls. COLOR copy at J-Ad Graphic* �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12. 2003 Are there awesome awards waiting? To the editor You may have seen this in the paper last week: 22,000 people nationwide may be eligible for unclaimed pensions tc<*aling $80 million. Then I started thinking: 1 know of a book that tells of far more rewards to far more people than that. The difference is, these re­ wards could have been yours, but you didn't know it or didn’t believe it. You, no doubt could have qualified if you had only known and really bciieved this offer. These rewards could be yours without even changing jobs in many cases. Here is the list 1 found. 1 am sure there arc even more. How many would you like to claim? The list gets more attractive as you read on. But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor car heard. Nor have entered into the In My Own Opinion... Annual school board elections outdated An old joke used to ask. “What if they gave a party and nobody came?” It later was revised to “What if they gave a war and nobody came?” The newest version of that joke that Michigan should eliminate soon is the annual school election, which is turning out paltry numbers because of lack of interest. A check on last Monday’s elections showed that none of the five area school districts in this area had as much as 10 percent of their registered voters show up at the polls. This sets a dangerous stage, one in which a less than desirable person conceivably could get elected with just 5.1 percent of the vote or even less. Annual school elections in years gone by too often were yawners, except when there was a millage question on the ballot. But now most of those issues have virtually disap­ peared because provisions of Proposal A passed in 1994 have taken away local control of millage, except for bond issues. The state now determines how much money each lo­ cal school district will get. The only reason now for the annual school election is to choose one or two members of the Board of Education. Despite the increasingly complex education issues and con­ tinuing need for quality local people to oversee the administration of our schools, these very important people are being chosen by a tiny fraction of the electorate. With that alarming fact in mind, we must realize that a small, well organized group of like-minded, but misguided individuals could rule cur school systems by getting their people elected to the board each year. The prospect can be very frightening. The time has come for reforming this hopelessly outdated local election ritual in June. Several legislators this week announced at the State Capitol some ideas for changing school election dates to make them part of primary or general elections. To be sure, this could create some new logistical problems, such as different districts at different voting sites, but we now choose legislators at the county, state and federal levels according to district boundaries, so one more shouldn’t be all that troublesome. To be sure, school districts might have to change their fiscal years to coincide better with election dates. So be it. Changing school election dales and making the school board election process more compatible with generals and primaries also would save schools and the state some money, and as stated last week in this column, every little bit helps these days. It's bad enough when only 25 percent of registered voters show up at the polls in pri­ mary elections and fewer than 50 percent vote in general elections. It is even worse to allow an election that attracts fewer than 10 percent to continue at taxpayers' expense. Let’s make this reform happen before the election of 2004 and give the school board candidates the thrill of much larger numbers casting ballots. And let's give ourselves better assurance that those elected truly reflect the will of the people. Johnson’s letter exceeded boundries To the editor: ...from Our Readers heart of man the things which God has pre­ pared for those who love Him.' 1 Corinthi­ ans 2:9. "Why do you spend money for what is not bread. And your wages for what docs not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good. And let your soul delight it­ self in abundance. Incline your ear. and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live." Isaiah 55:2-3. Add these up: Cigarettes, one pack a day @ 3.66 = $1,335.90 a year. Pop. two cans a day (& $2 = $730.00. Candy. @ $1 a day = $365 a year. Interest on a car 6% on $10,000 « $600 a year. Interest on a credit card $5,000 @ 10% = $500 a year. Miles per gallon on your car, 20 mpg instead of 40 mpg. 10,000 miles - 500 gallons @ $155 = $750. a year. Total = $4280.90? "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16. "He who be­ lieves in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." John 3:36 "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Fa­ ther of lights, with whom there is no varia­ tion or shadow of turning." James 1:17. "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured b«ck to you." Luke 638. "Let a man so consider us. as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful." I Corinthians 4:1-2, see Matthew 25:14-30. "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33, see Mat. 28:18-20,2 Tim. 3:13-17. "The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it." Prov­ erbs 10-22. “And we know that al) things work to­ gether for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans. 8*2^ Correction The May 29 Banner incorrectly stated that the winner of the Hastings High School Fine Arts Department Student of the Year award was Brent Chappelow. The winner was actually Jeffrey Baker. Chappelow was winner of the Language Arts Department Student of the Year. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District, (All ot Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006. Lans­ ing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Reponses to our weekly question. The photo on the front page of last week’s Banner of a suspected meth lab was taken a year ago. The caption should have said it was a file photo. Know Koitflegfofators.-, ( Write Us A Letter: heres the rules The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • Ail letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Correction: Z~------------- 1 "T-------------------------------------------------------- \ — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics in r/ What does it mean to "love God"? Jesus answered and said to him. "If anyone loves Me. he will keep My word: and My Father will love him. and We will come to him and make Our home with him. He who does not love Me docs not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father’s who sent Me.”John 14:23­ 24. What does it mean to be, "called accord­ ing to His purpose"? “1 beseech you there­ fore, brethien, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your rea­ sonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the re­ newing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and per­ fect will of God. Romans 12:1-2 "And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that arc pleasing in His sight." I John 3:22. "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your­ selves." James 1:22. "But without faith it is impossible to please Him. for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who dili­ gently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6, Sec John 14:1-6,1 John 5:11-13. Dad, mom, son, daughter, grandpa and grandma — Are you interested in these re­ wards? God loves you, that is. He wants the best for you. Do you really love Him? Rus Sarver. Hastings There seems to be a problem with the Banner’s “Our Readers Speak” section. I fully appreciate and even applaud the Hastings Banner for allowing readers to voice their opinions in a public forum. But exactly when docs the right to share an opinion infringe on others' rights and feel­ ings? I am referring specifically to a letter printed in the June 5 issue by a Mr. Don Johnson. He began his letter by talking about the school system's new pay-to-play policy and somehow concluded it on the subject of the "greedy, bettcr-than-thou" residents of Algonquin Lake and an un­ founded and unnecessary statement about myself. In reading through his letter, it is obvious to me that the statement involving my name not only has nothing to do with the original point of the letter, but was made only to form opinions about me in a community where few really know me. Personally. I have never met Mr Johnson and therefore he could not possibly know enough about me to make assumptions about my actions in any situation. In the future I would appreciate Mr. Johnson omitting my name from any of his writings and I will thank him for complying in advance. Sarah Lepak, Algonquin Lake Why close alternative ed ? To tbe editor: As a student at the TumAround Center in Hastings. I feel that it would be unfair and unjustified to dose our building. We have 32 students in our program who have improved themselves substantially over the course of the school year. In our aitemative education program, teachers and staff incorporate a dcvelopmentally-appropriatc curriculum into their instruction that meets the individual needs of all students. The school also offers a place for positive learning and working. The TumAround Center has helped each student to excel academically, socially, and behavioral ly. I think some concessions should be made in the budget to save our program so that the students can further their education and make the most out of their futures. For some of the students at the TumAround Center, this is their only hope of graduating and trying to make something of them­ selves. I think it would be a mistake by the Hast­ ings Area School System to eliminate our program. It would destroy the chances of many students getting the education they deserve. James Burton, Hastings Great Gift for Ml 2003 Grads... Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Keep them informed about life back home! What about no WMDs? How important do you think it is that no one yet has found "weapons of mass destruction/' the reasoon the U.S. went to war with Iraq? What do you think should be done if none are found? Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMviMb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc, 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vce President Steven Jacobs Secrutary/Traasurer • NEWSROOM • David T \toung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Mary McDonough Ruth Zachary Helen Mudry Sandy Ponseho Patricia Johns Susan Temere Bret Bremer Lisa Landon, Eric Dayus, Carl Swanson, Erika Simpson, Susan Temere, Wayland: Hastings: Hastings: Rutland Township: Hastings: “It is a little scary that wc didn’t find any weap­ ons. This raises the ques­ tion of did wc go to war just to get rid ot Saddam Hussein and used the weapons as an excuse?" “We are still looking for the weapons and our troops are doing a very good job in difficult con­ ditions. It is hard to find something hidden some­ where in a country wc are not familiar with.” “I think it is a coverup. If the United Nations in­ spectors couldn't find the weapons why wouldn’t we let them look for a longer time before wc invaded?" “Not finding any of these weapons raises ques­ tions of trust. Will people trust what the government tells us from now on? “I think this is critical. President Bush had no right to deceive the American people for a rea­ son to invade another country.” Ed VanVennolcn, • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Hudsonville: Cashed ads accepted Monday through Friday Bam to 5 30 p m Saturdays 8 30 a m til Noon “It doesn’t matter to me whether we ever find weapons. I think it is great that we have gotten Sad­ dam out of the country.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry Coun.7 S27 per year m adjomng counties 529 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12.2003 - Page 5 School vote turnout still below 10% ...from Outsiders J-Ad Graphics News Service Voter turnout was extremely light once again in the annual school elections Mon­ day in the Barry County area, with less than 10 percent showing up at the polls at all five districts. There was good reason in Delton Kel­ logg and Hastings, where two candidates were elected without opposition, but Lake­ wood. Maple Valley and Thomapple Kel­ logg all had “three-for-two” contests. The following is a rundown of the elec­ tion results in the five area districts: Community activists do good work To the editor: This letter is in response to last weeks letter to the editor written by Mr. Don Johnson. Maybe "pay for play" isn't the best thing, but it's better than scrapping the athletic programs. Besides these "pay for play" pro­ grams don't last, anyway. Can you name the last year we actually had them? I can't think of a time when there was! There are plenty of opportunities out in this community for a young athlete to earn money for play, if they need to. Actually wouldn’t working and saving money tor "pay for play" sports be a benefit to kids? Having to work hard for something you want isn't a bad thing, it teaches a great deal and the rewards are many. Teaching responsibility and building good character arc great attributes to teach our youth. LEGAL NOTICE NOTKE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made to me commons of a cartain Mortgage made by Lucas 0. Policaila and Joanna Pofcala. hueband wd wife. to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP., dated June 20. 2000. and recorded In the Office al the Register o' Deeds tor the County o< Barry in the State of Michigan on June 23.2000, in Document No 1045924. on which Mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the data of this Notice, tor principal and Interest, ths sum of $143,609 06 and no proceedings having been msfiluted to recover tie debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained In said Mortgage has become NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given mat on June 26. 2003, al 1:00 pm. on the stops 01 me courthouse In me City of Hastings, mat being toe place tor hoksng me Circuit Court tor tns County of Barry, there wB be ofiered tor atoe and add to me highest bidder, at public stoe. tor He purpose ol satisfying ma amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest al 12.16 percent par annum, legal costs, attorney Ims. and any toxas and insurance mat said fitortgagee. Conseco Finance Sentang Corp , does pay on or prior to ths date of said sale; said promises are described In said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to-wit LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL D' THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST IM OF SECTION 8. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 34'47" WEST. ON THE SOUTH SECTION LINE. 1165 93 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE PAR­ CEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 34'47" WEST. ON SAID SOUTH LINE. 241.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 29'16" EAST. PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST IM OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1M. 264.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34'47- EAST, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1M. 241.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 29TB" WEST, 264.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR BRISTOL ROAD The redemption period shall bo six (6) months from the date of sale ursess the property Is aban­ doned, In which case the redemption period si <e> ba thirty (30) days, from the data ot eete or abandonmanL U abandonment occurs after see. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee BRANDT, ASHER. ALWARD & ROY. ?.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Bo* 5817 Traverse city. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: May 14. 2003 (6/19) It's a shame that Mr. Johnson picks on people who have given of themselves so generously over the yea's. 1 can't even imagine all of the selfless acts that were performed that wc don't even know about, only the giver knows. Dr. Atkinson has given of himself for years to this community. Through his self­ less acts he has made this area much better place to live. He has provided services for years, just like Dr. Schowaltcr, and he was always seen walking the sidelines at foot­ ball games and other sporting events, ready to help. Mr. Johnson claims Dr. Atkinson maneu­ vered the bond issue. He is right, the issue for the community building was maneu­ vered right in front of all creation. This community had a chance to turn it down, but voted for it. It was democracy at work! I would like Mr. Johnson to tell me what is wrong with a facility that provides and promotes health and fitness for everyone. It's available for everyone to use and it of­ fers many things the entire family can do together. Congratulations to everyone in­ volved who had the vision to see the need in getting this community building from a dream to a reality. I'm all for promoting a healthier lifestyle for everyone! One more thing. When was the last time Mr. Johnson had a child in our school sys­ tem and had a chance to see the abilities of our educators first hand? When was the last time he sat in a classroom and observed an “over paid educator” at work? I wonder! The only overpaid educators arc the ones who don't educate. My young son just finished his last day at Central Elementary school and all- of those educators did an outstanding, won­ derful, caring job in educating my child. It takes a truly gifted individual to teach an entire classroom of around 24 students who all vary in personality, needs and abilities, all while following the guidline mandated by the state. My hats off to ail of them. I wrote this letter to the editor not only for those mentioned above, but for myself as well. Sometimes letters to the editor con­ jure up emotions and "pay to play" from Mr. Johnson hit a nerve. Wc live in a great community where opportunities abound, thanks to people like our educators. And Dr. Atkinson is a man with vision. Some of us have it and some of us don't. Tom Parker, Hastings Graduation, Give them a SUBSCRIPTION to ^..945-9554 Tom Ward Lakewood Voters filled two expiring seats on the Lakewood Board of Education. The win­ ners were incumbent school board Presi­ dent Joel Pepper with 565 votes and write­ in candidate Gordon Kettel with 93. Ronald Crosby received 87. Pepper received 164 votes in Woodland, 120 in Sunfield, 174 in Lake Odessa and 107 in Clarksville. There were two write-in candidates, Gordon Ketlel and Ronald Crosby. Because of the na­ ture of write-ins, the canvassers in Ionia had to determine the acceptance of alter­ nate spellings of “Kettel" and “Crosby" be­ fore the official results were announced Wednesday. The district also passed by one vote the operating millage proposal for non-homestead and non-qualified agricultural tax. The vote was 334 “yes" to 333 “no." This millage enables the school district to levy me statutory rate of 18 mills against non-homestead and non-qualified agricul­ tural property required for the school dis­ trict to receive its revenue per pupil founda­ tion guarantee. Tbe limitation on tbe amount of taxes assessed against all prop­ erty exempting homestead and qualified ag­ ricultural property will be increased by one mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of two years 2003­ 2004 to provide funds for operating pur­ poses. The estimate of the revenue Lake­ wood will collect is approximately $57379. This millage will be levied only to tbe extent necessary to restore the reduction mandated by the Headlee Amendment. Maple Valley Marty Wenger Gordon Kettel 203 voters showed up at the polls, which he called a “pretty good" number, even though it’s less than 4 percent of the district’s reg­ istered voters. Thornapplc Kellogg Only about 2 percent of TK’s 9,252 vot­ ers showed up to select two board mem­ bers. Incumbent Marty Wenger collected 149 votes to win another four-ycar term. Tom Ward also was elected, with 143 votes. James Nelson had 62. Ward will replace Dan Parker, who de­ cided to retire after 12 years on the board. Voters at Thomapple Kellogg also se­ lected Ellen James, Gary Schenk and Rich­ ard Verburg as trustees for Grand Rapids Community College. Incumbent Tim James was re-elected with 101 votes and newcomer Brian Green will join him on tbe school board after poll­ ing 84 votes. Connie Romain received 61 votes. Green succeeds Dy. Michael Callton, who decided to step (Mm after eight years. Two incumbents were re-elected without opposition here. Kimberly Alderson had 70 votes and Donald Myers 69. Hastings’s turnout hov­ ered around the 1 percent mark. Superintendent Clark Volz said a total of A total of 203 ballots were cast in a dis- Interested in a Home Security System? . Hastings Delton Kellogg 'Unlimited? I like the sound of that.' Burglary, Ara, Carbon Monoxide Protection For a EBEE Home Security Evaluation trict that has about 8,400 registered voters, meaning a turnout of about 2.4 percent. Elected were Marsha Bassett with 169 votes and Tony Crosariol with 142. Wilbur Glenn had 57 write-in votes. Unlimited 700 Night & Weekend Minutes CONTACT JEFF STORRS Local ADT Sales Representative 616-698-0292, ext 31 ADT SECURITY SERVICES, INC. Anytime Minutes $29£ FOR SALE BY OWNER 1 MOTOROLA QOt I H motorola 830 N. Hillcrest Dr. Enjoy year round swimming in this beautiful brick N. 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I have seized and taken possess**! of the blowing described goods and chatiel ot He atoresard defendants) 1 - 1976 Rosemont 4 Bedroom 12x60 mobile home 1-1965 liberty 3 Bedroom 14*70 moble home 1 - 1979 Academy 2 Bedroom 14*70 mobile home 1 - 1904 Overland Par* 2 Bedroom 14*70 mobile home 1 - 1979 Liberty 2 Bedroom 12x60 mottto home I shai expose the above items tor sale at Pubfic Sale at Cede hnMoboe Home Par*. 11965 Marsh Road. SheOyvde. Ml On tw 14«i day 01 June. 2003. at 1000 A M SALE TERMS: Al txloers must register with the deputy, no later than 930 am 6/14/2003 Reolslerwd bidders may Inspect ai Items 30 minute, before the Sale time Ful payment in cash or cashiers check is requited upon the Deputy's Acceptance of the highest bid The Deputy has the right to accept or reject te-y bld end to hold or adjourn any sale All sales are subject Io aS seizure costs, including but not limited to. Deputy's lees, levy cost towing, storage tees, and sale lees Al items are subject to any ben and secured interests Al sales are final and sold "as a* and no Warranty « expressed or implied Date 06/02/2003 Deputy Sheriff - Wakam Nesbitt Phone (269) 946-4805 BfinSo662 Celktef (517)27^-1875 (269)323-7500 5275 BkUw Rd. Stell (268)979-7000 (616)940 0985 5021 W Item St (289)344-7832 (616) 785-1009 5429 Northland Dr Ste A (616)364-1337 2005 tetes Rd (269)983-4999 2675 Henry Si. Sic D (231) 755-6411 Hollaed Mnty Wirdess GreaMIte (616)667-1950 (S98-0034 (6*^3 6216 (231)739-3199 (269) 979-552C SOHO Wireless (616) 975-W64 ISP&9-4049 3551 Atone Rd NW (616) 785-5001 5461 Gull Road Ste C (269)342-6655 (SR&ftl com VandenBero Stereo (616) 399-5155 Whitehall feted Utas Qtetef (231)893-6300 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12. 2003 Grace Rine DELTON Grace Rine, of Delton, passed away June 5, 2003. Mrs. Rine was bom in Ceresco. Michigan on April 27, 1913, the daughter of Benjamin and Thcrsal (Ware) Hughes. On May 16. 1933 in Bowling Green. Ohio she married John I. Rine and he pre­ ceded her in death in 1959. A member of McCallum United Brethren in Christ Church, she enjoyed gardening and crocheting: lovingly making afghans for all of her grandchildren; quilting, can­ ning and making homemade sauerkraut. She will be fondly remembered for her homemade sugar cookies. At the age of 65. she enrolled in a drivers trainipg class and learned to drive. She is survived by her sons. Gordon (Delilah) Rine of Hastings. John (Stella) Rine of Delton, and James (Ann) Rine of Hastings; daughters, Alice (Norman) Benedict of Kalamazoo, and Jennie (Stephen) Osgood of Delton; sisters, Gladys (Clayton) Ferrarie of Battle Creek and Nerva Tripp of Delton; 19 grandchil­ dren and 42 great grandchildren and sever­ al nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Nancy J. Rine. The funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 7, 2003 at the Williams- Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Rick Brooks officiated. Interment Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions to McCallum United Brethren in Christ Church will be appreciated. ^'Gary^Stubby^rno^ghtner | CHARLOTTE - Gary “Stubby" Amo Lightner of Charlotte passed away June 7, 2003 in Charlotte at the age of 57. Gary was bom in Carmell Township Nov. 26, 1945, the son of Harry and Janet (Macdonald) Lightner. Gary is survived by his mother Janet (Lightner) Haff; his three sisters, Audrey (Bud)Ommen of Vermontville. Margaret (Roy) French of Charlotte, and Linda White of Charlotte, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Lightner was predeceased by his father Harry Lightner in 1976, and his brother, James Lightner in 2000. Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 10,2003 at Maple Hill Cemetery. Rev. Rich Mitterling offtciaed. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV IEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sun­ day Service: 9:30 am.; SundaySchool IIO aan.; Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m St ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pjtor Saturday Mass 4.30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a. m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBIY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings Mich. V,’. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday S.nool 9:30 a.m.; classes for all aju. Morning Worship 1045 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m. Wednes­ day activities 700 p.m. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz l/ges 8-12); Youth Mmuttncs or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13- 19n Adult Bible Study-No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broad* ay. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11.-00 a.tn.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World Wide Anglican Communion.- 315 W. Center Sc (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. Tbe Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sun­ day School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nurs­ ery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Bi?nham. Pastor Robert Nor­ ton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School M 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11.00 a_m.; Evening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 a.rn-11 am . P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pauor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11: i5 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Saturday nighte - Praise Services 7:30 p m. For more information call the church office HOPE UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 9454995. Church Website: www. hopeum com. Office hours: Wednes­ day A Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p..m.. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday Schoo: 10.45 am. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellow­ ship, (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening ser­ vice 600 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) (Pioneer's does not meet in the summer, the program will begin in Sept) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 1100 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 600 p.m. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for ail ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Si. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 pjr„ Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the ser­ vice. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spun - fl1led church Meeting it the Maple Leif Grange. Huy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun Praise & Worship 10 30 am. 600 pm.; Wed. 630 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girts ages 4-12. Pastors David and Row MacDonald. An oasis of God's love “Where Everyone is Someoar Special " For informtnoa call 1­ 616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 1030 am. BARRY COUNT)’ CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938 Mirister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 1000 am; Worship 11OO am, 600 pm. Wrrtumdny: Bible Class 700 p.m. Classes fur all ages. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nubville Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rene Catholic Church. Ha*ung». Mass Sunday at 930 am. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11O0 am. Sunday School for all ages al 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of Sl Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 am. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9.30 am. and worship service at 10:30 am. Coffee and Cookies will be available be­ tween the worship service and Sun­ day School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time" is a great ume of cele­ brating Christ for all ages 2 yn. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to wor­ shipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Amon. Pastor. Thursday. June 12 - 700 p.m. Stewardship Commitlee; 700 p.m. The Way. Friday. June 13 - 6300-10 p.tn. Rock Group. Saturday. June 14 • II a.m. Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 800 p.m. Narcotics Anony­ mous. Sunday. June 15 - 8:00 A 10: 00 a.m Worship. Tuesday. June 17 - 10 a.m First Call Colleagues; 7:00 p.m. Congregation Council; 700 pm. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. June 18 - 10 a.m. Healthy Families; 7.00 p.m Wor­ ship. High School Youth Cedar Point. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. (269-945-9574) fume® voyager.net. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens, Direc­ tor of Christian Educates; Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Rior­ dan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 a.m. - Sunday School 930 am. LIVE! Under the Dome (Contempo­ rary service). Junior Churcn. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. - Refreshments; 11OO am. Traditional Service. Sun­ day School. Nursery is provided dur­ ing both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights ■ 6:00 p.m. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. Thursday nights 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Starting June I - Summer Worship SchSUe I JO n» UVE' Under the Dome. Junior Church; 9:30 am. Refreshments; 10:00 am. Traditional Service. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (2M) 945-5463 Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices - 900 am. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:10 am. Church School for all ages; 10 30 am. Contemporary Worship. The 9:00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH • AM 1220 The 11: 20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both ser­ vices SPECIAL EVENTS - Sunday. June 15 • Blended Service This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hasting. SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" II8S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Michae^ar^rafton | BATTLE CREEK Michael Earl Grafton, age 32, of Battle Creek, died Fri­ day. June 6. 2003 at his home. He was bom June 30. 1970 in Tecumseh, the son of Arthur P. Grafton III and Carole A. (Osborne) Grafton. He graduated from Hastings High School and received an associate's degree from Kellogg Community College and bache­ lor’s degree in political science from Western Michigan University. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Enterprise as a nuclear propulsion plant operator and as an engineering laboratory technician. Michael worked as a cost estimator for Hi Lex Corp.-Battle Creek for the past 7.5 years. He married Tina K. (Hoisington) Grafton on February 25. 1996 in Battle Creek. He is survived by his wife, Tina K. Grafton, Battle Creek; parents of East Leroy; brother. Arthur P. Grafton IV. Fairtwm. Ohio; father and mother-in-law. Michael and Paity Whitt. Three Rivers. Michael was an avid University of Michigan football and sports fan. He also enjoyed bike riding, his pets, playing softball and basketball and partici­ pating in many charitable events, especially with the Calhoun County Humane Society. He was a member of Phi Theta Kappa at Kellogg Community College; member of Golden Key Society at Western Michigan University; received many scholarships and awards including the DePlantis Award for academic excellence in political science through Kellogg Community College; member of YMCA-Battle Creek; and mem­ ber of Calvary Chapel of Kalamazoo Valley. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June II, 2003 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Pastor Roger Ulman of Calvary Chapel of Kalamazoo Valley offi­ ciated. Burial was at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial tributes may be made to Humane Society. Calhoun Area. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Esther J. Hay LAKE ODESSA - Hpher J. Hay, age 90. Of take Odessa, wi’WMlnme to be with the Lord on Monday evqMg, June *2, 2003 at her home. | Esther was born in Stockbridge on Jan. 6, 1913 to Cleon and Adelaide (Warner) Hoover. She graduated from Birmingham High School in 1931. and was married to James S. Hay in 1935. Esther devoted her life to her husband, daughters and grandchildren, but above all she never wavered in her faith in her Lord and serving Him. She is survived by her daughters, Connie (Walter) Gerstung of Lawton. Gwen Long of Fine Lake, and Marilyn (Marlin) Habecker of East Peoria, Illinois; eight grandchildren; three Greta grandchildren; two brothers; four sisters; a sister-in-law; and her beloved church family at the Lakewood Baptist Church. Esther was preceded in death by her hus­ band. James Hay; and her sister. Greta Toothacker. The funeral service was held on Thursday. June 5 at the Lakewood Baptist Church. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Baptist Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Bernard (Bernie) K. Martin FLORIDA- Bernard (Bernie) K. Martin. 80, of Ruskin, Florida, and formerly of Nashville, Michigan, passed away on April 22, 2003. Bom in Oplis, Kansas, on Jan. 2, 1923. Soon after his birth, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he lived until join­ ing th U.S. Army in 1944. Bernie met June Marie Graham, at the USO in Fort Custard, and were wed on Jan. 12, 1945. Bernie and his family lived at 236 W. Casgrove St. in Nashville. Michigan until his retirement from Clark Equipment Company in 1985. Bernie and June then moved to Ruskin, Florida. Bemie was married to his wife, June, for 58 years when he passed away. Bemie was also employed at E.W. Bliss in Hastings, and was a long time volunteer of the Nashville Fire and Rescue Department. He also had hobbies and inter­ ests. such as talking on his CB radio and spending time with family and friends. Cards may be sent to the family at Box 7303. Old Sun City. FL 33586. Bemie is survived by his wife, June; son. Graham Chris Martin; daughter. Tamera Lee Martin-Rettie; and son. Bernard Kyle Martin. He also has four granddaughters, two great granddaughters and one great grandson. Bemie will also be missed by many friends. Merle D. Burpee | Harn^^Scotty^cotUr. HASTINGS - Harry N. “Scotty" Scott Jr., age 72, formerly of Middleville, went to be with the Lord peacefully Thursday morning June 5, 2003, at Tendercare Hastings, Michigan, in the company of his children. The youngest child of Harry North and Rose (Thomsen) Scott. Harry was bom April 28, 1931. at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. Illinois. Soon after, his family moved to Yankee Springs, where they owned and operated a gas station. When Harry was about two years old, the family home burned. Soon after, they returned to Chicago, where Harry attended school, graduating from Chicago Vocational High School. The Korean War broke out two days after Hany’s graduation from high school, so he and several friends enlisted in the service. Harry w os ;n the U.S. Navy. He trained at Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois and then served in the Navy’s Construction Batallion, or "Seabees" in the Pacific Theater, spending time on Guam, the Philippines, and Japan. Upon his return, he married Patricia A. McLaughlin January 21. 1956, their mar­ riage lasting mor* than 47 years, until his departure. Their children never heard nor knew of any arguments between their par­ ents in all those years. One playful dispute, however, surrounded their courting days. Pat’s father owned a Sinclair gas station at the cortwr of»47th and Dorchester streets iq Chicago, where she wodM help her father whenever necessary. Harry used to tease her that she visited the station more often after he began working there, while she contended that she helped her father as much before as after Harry’s employment. In about 1958, Harry and Pal moved to Michigan, after deciding they wanted to raise their children in tbe country. They lived for a very short time on Payne Lake, then for a couple of years on Gun Lake. In 1960, they had a farmhouse moved to the family property in Yankee Springs, there they raised their children. The two “city kids" and their children also raised farm animals, learning many lessons - some funny - in the process. Harry spent most of his working life in sales, and enjoyed the many people he met in his daily travels. He also was a part-time landscaper. He enjoyed traveling, reading, gardening, sports - especially any sport involving Thomapple Kellogg Schools' in Middleville - and being with his family. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, comebacks, and often-repeated one-line creeds that made his children groan but today make them smile. Family vacations were often spent camp­ ing in northern Michigan looking for Petoskey stones and visiting rock shops and fishing. His love for his wife was unending and unconditional, often bringing her flowers, jewelry and other gifts to show his love for her. He was a generous, devoted father and grandfather. Even in his final hours, he gave kisses to and spoke the names of his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Stephen Patrick Scott, in 1969; his par­ ents; sisters, LaDofa in 1990 and Harriet in 1996; and by brothers, George, in 1982. and Robinson “Bob" in 1998. He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Scott; daughters, Terri (Larry) Etter of Middleville. Rose (Rob) Cook of Houston, Texas and Kathy (Tom) Maurer of Hastings; sons. Bill (Barb) of Versailles, Kentucky. Dave (Teri) of Plainwell, and Mike (Laura) of White Cloud; 13 grand­ children. Leanne. Chris, and Tim Etter. Taylor. Brayden. Erinn and Will Scott, Cody, Dillon and Cory Cook, and Kevin, Christine and Rebecca Maurer, as well as a few cousins, two nieces and one nephew. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrat­ ed Monday morning at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell Celebrant. Interment Saints Cyril and Methodius Cemetery. Gun Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Additional Obituaries , Appear on Page 15 ' DOWLING - Merle D Burpee, age 77. of Dowling, died Sunday, June 8. 2003 al Care Community in Springfield. He was bom October 24. 1925 in Dowling, the son of Clinton H. and Crystal E. (Card) Burpee. He worked on the family farm as a young man. He was later employed by the Battle Creek Food Co. and last by H.B. Sherman Manufacturing as a tool setter from 1951 until his retirement in 1986. Mr. Burpee enjoyed gardening, fairs, flea markets, tractor shows, woodworking, and was an avid collector. He married the former Beth Anna Holcomb on August 20. 1966 in Bedford. She survives him. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters. Herbert and Elion “Pete" Burpee of Dowling, Allie Smith of Hastings. Dorothy (Royal) Gorham of Battle Creek. Gladys Rodewald and Nora (Larry) Butcher, both of California. He is also survived by sever­ al nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Welton. Gordon. Gerald. Kenneth. William; infant brothels. Donald and Harold and infant sister. Betty. Funeral services were held Wednesday. June 11. 2003 at Royal Funeral Home. Entombment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements are by Royal Funeral Home. Kenneth C. Hall ST. JAMES CITY. FLORIDA - Kenneth C. Hall, age 85. of St. James City. Florida, formerly of Charlotte. Olivet and Hastings, Michigan, died Monday. June 2,2003 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo after a short illness. Kenneth was bom in Bellevue Township, Eaton County. Michigan, the son of Donald C. and Vera (Johnson) Hall. He was employed as a supervisor at Aluminum Extrusions Co. in Charlotte retiring in 1978 after 21 years of service and also was a farmer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, was a member of the Family Motor Coach Association and the Good Sam Travel Cub. He was married to Pauline Fugate in December of 1936 in the Parsonage at Ainger Church. Surviving are his wife. Pauline; son. Bernard (Julie) Hall of Charlotte; three daughters. Bonnie J. (Daniel) Judd of Olivet, Reveriy (William) Cahill of Polk City. Florida and Betty (George) Banfill of St. James City, FL; 17 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; two sisters, Thela Hewitt of Battle Creek and Arlene (Ernest) Powers of Olivet and brother, Harold Hall of Delton; He was preceded in death by sister, June O’Teney. Funeral services were held Friday, lune 6. 2003 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home. Charlotte. Rev. Roy Backus offici­ ated. Interment in the Bosworth Cemetery, Olivet. Memorial are suggested to the Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte. Arrangements were by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home. RichardC. Seeber GRAND RAPIDS - Richard C. Seeber, age 80, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings died Sunday. June 8. 2003 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Mr. Seeber was bom on July 19. 1922 in Freeport. Michigan, the son of Roy and Treasia (Barber) Seeber. He was raised in the Freeport/Hastings areas and attended Wood School. Algonquin Lake School and Hastings schools. He served in the U.S. Army from Nov. 20. 1942 until his honor­ able discharge on Dec. 8. 1944. He was married to Nora Belson on April 27. 1942. He spent most of his life in and around Hastings. Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. For several winters he wintered in Texas. He worked most of his life in the auto body repair business and as an insurance adjuster. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Otsego and the American Legion Post of Hastings. He enjoyed travel­ ing. Fishing, gardening (including landscap­ ing), puzzles, card games and casinos. Mr Seeber is survived by his sisters. Irene Culchall of Balch Springs. Texas and Elaine Lewis of Delton; many nieces and nephews; and special friend. Lorene Barnes of Plano. Illinois. Preceding him in death were his parents; ex-wife. Nora; brothers, Leo. Lloyd, and Floyd Seeber; and sister. Mabie Foote. Services were held Wednesday. June II, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiated. Flag presenta­ tion by Hastings American Legion Post #45. Burial was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �90th birthday for Helen Ganguillet Helen Ganguillet will be 90 on June 14. After living in their home on S. M-43. for 50 years, she sold it and now she and her son, Kevin live in town at 420 W. Mill St. Roush-Keizer engagement told Dana and Kim Roush of Hastings proud­ ly announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter, Sarah, to Chad Keizer, son of Bert and Darlene Keizer of Hastings. Sarah is a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School and is graduating from Grand Valley State University in December 2003 with a degree in elementary education. Chad is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School and is an electrician for Keizer Electric in Hastings. An Aug. 16, 2003 wedding is being planned. In Christian love, Flavia Macedo Bellizzi Costa of Rio de Janeiro. Brazil and Rocky Michael VanDenburg of San Diego, California exchanged wedding vows on Feb. 14,2002 on Malibu Beach at the home of Sandra Colegrove, great aunt of the groom. Pastor Darrel Bosworth of Sunfield. Mich, officiated the ceremony and his wife. Barbara, was the soloist. They were also master and mistress of ceremonies. An extended reception was held at Yuma Golf and Country Club on Feb. 16,2002. Frank and Elizabeth Colegrove of Yuma. Arizona and the grandparents of the groom were the honored guests in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. The wedding party was, maid of honor. Holes-Yates united in marriage Mr. and Mrs. Sam and Tammy Zylstra and Mr. and Mrs. James and Bobbie Holes, both of Middleville. Ml. are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter. Lynda Leah Holes, to Jason Matthew Yates, on March 8. 2003. The parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Russ and Donna Dykstra of Middleville, MI and N. Joe and Iva Yates of Howard City, MI. The wedding took place at the Chaprl of Tlaquepaque, in Sedona. AZ. After the cer­ emony, a lovely diner was enjoyed by the couple and family at the Oak Creek Garden, Tlaquepaque. After touring thr Sedona area and Southern Arizona, the couple returned to Middleville, where they will be making their home. Lynda is a 1999 graduate of ThomappleKellogg High School and a graduate of Excel Academies of Cosmetology. She is employed by the Razor’s Edge, in Hastings. MI. Jason is a 1998 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is employed by Vertical Systems Commercial Construction. The couple plan on having a reception at their home, for family and friends, later this summer; VanDenburg wedding and 50th wedding anniversary celebrated Michele Romil: bridesmaid. Robin Szostakowski; flower girl. Yvonne Aguirre Colegrove, cousin of the groom. Best man. Wesley VanDenburg. brother of the groom; groomsman. Daniel M. Bellizzi Costa, brother of the bride: usher. Tanner Cole­ grove Phillips, cousin of the groom; and ringbearer. Joshua Champ VanDenburg. nephew of the groom. Flavia is the daughter of Dr. Dirceu and Anna M. Bellizzi Costa of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rocky is the son of Wes and Robin VanDenburg of Belding. Michigan. The newlyweds honeymooned in California and Brazil. They presently reside in Rockford, Michigan. Harry Reaser to celebrate 82nd birthday Happy 82nd birthday. If you see Harry Reaser wish him a happy birthday. They went to a garden party McKinney-Jiles engagement told Terry and Leesa McKinney of Hastings and Steve and Carta Jiles of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Laura McKinney and Fred Jiles. Laura is a 1998 of graduate Hastings and a 2002 graduate of Michigan State University. She is currently attending Grand Valley State University for her teaching certification. Fred is a 1996 graduate of Hastings and a 2001 graduate of Michigan State University and is currently employed at Terry McKinney Poured Wall. They will be married on June 21, 2003. Jeanne Swandefs class of first-graders at Central Elementary were treated to a "Garden Party Luncheon' in celebration of a yearlong reading project. The stu­ dents were challenged to read at least 100 books at home during the school year. The reading project gave parents an opportu.vty to take an active role in develop­ ing their child's interest in reading, according to Swander. Students who worked an year to meet the reading goal were invited to the luncheon, held at SwandeCs home. The students received a reading award and book. Pictured (from left) are Whitney Martin, Brieanna Sheldon, Michael Mansfield. Brandon Slocum, Cheyenna Nance, Sarah Alspaugh, Eden Haywood, Suzie Lenz, Beth Harvath, Katie Brown, Jeanne Swander and Morgan Pieroe. Brown-Clinton engagement told Lewis-Newton engagement told George and Bettie Hard of Hastings and Bruce and Nancy Newton of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Cindy Lewis and Paul Newton. Cindy u •*;jrently employed at Phillips 66 Smart Mart. Paul is currently employed at Bradford Whites. An Aug. 29. 2003 wedding is being planned. -WHWXJTYOU! Mr. and Mrs. Philip Clinton of Middle­ ville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Renee Clinton to Christopher Dean Brown of Hastings. Chris is the son of Kenneth and Carol Brown and is a 2001 graduate of Hastings High School. Rachel is a 2003 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. They will be wed on August 23. 2003 at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene. The couple will reside at Fort Campbell, Kentucky where Chris will be stationed with the 102st Airborne. PLEASE COME JOIN THE CARAVAN on an expedition ta The Treasures of the NUe' VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Former boat otHoppy Time ftvachooli 1674 W. State Road, Hastings tOt» State Road between Hammond Sr Airport RdaJ GRAPES: beginning K-coinpUtad 6th PUAfiB PRS-RSaCtSR: 945-22E5 Special Adult Foster Care htodtaB PRIVATE ROOMS Wafer I2JM Shirts & More SaW-J Pm'1 101 • HOME AWAY FROM HOME" Mw Allerding-Bartoo exchange vows The proud families of Jacob R. Allerding and Tracy L. Barton would like to announce the union of marriage. It will be held at their residence on June 21. 2003 at 3 p.m. Reception will follow. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, # professional processing. J-M CNQMCS MMff KUS M-43 NORTH OF HMTNG* HAS ONE OPENING 348 Willits Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9433 ’* Notice to all taxpayers in Baltimore Township WJ-FriliJM □■WTat&Sw 269-7954)222 Debbie Blough, Owner As a service to residents. Baltimore Township woJd Mce to make you aware of a recent "Quality Qifu at affordMe pricet!" change In the property tax colection process, which wfe impact al future tax Ma. The state ot Michigan passed Public Act 243 ot 2002. which requires the State Education Tax (SET) on al Gift, far everyone and all occasions, including NASCAR. property in the stale to be collected on a summer property tax bill. As a result of this taw. al tax­ payers wffl be receiving a summer property tax M every year starling July 2003. John Deere, Coca Cola as well as T-shirts, Sweatshirts etc. Summer tax bills are sent out on July 1st. and the bil must be paid by Sept. 14th to avoid any Interest penalty Under MCL 211.51, property taxpayers may defer until February 15th, without penalty or interest If their household income for the preceding calender year did not exceed If you Think You Ran A Lot Of Milas Last Year Think Again. 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Ml 48348 ■ (269) 795-7903 1 Persons applying tor a deferral must certify that they qualify tor the deferment on a form avail­ able through the Baltimore Township office in order to receive the deferral The form must be completed each year in order to have taxes deferred without penalty In any given year The form must be filed with our office by September 14th to receive the deferral If you would like to receive a deferral application you may contact our office at (269) 721-3502 or send an E-mail to jenntfffTTKkWYPfttmeintf ___________________________________________ �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12. 2003 'Hake Qdedda hnie’s ILBOX By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Saturday will be Rag Day. It is time to fly Old Glory in the business district and at homes. Central United Methodist Church will hold a four-day Bible school next week. The nights will be Monday through Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30. Call the church office for details. On Saturday noon. June 21. there will be a memorial service at Central UMC for David Smith, retired insurance agency owner who died in Arizona several weeks ago. Come the following week, there will be a Red cioss blood mobile. Monday. June 23. The Freeport ball fields next south of the municipal building are busy on Tuesday nights with softball league play Games are set so three teams can play each of the game evenings. Work continues every week on the Tupper Lake Street project. Big machinery is being used. Now there is a driveable road through the length of the four blocks for vehicles working on the project but not open to the public. Residents whose drive­ ways open onto the street now have better access to their homes. The weekend was filled with open house parties for recent graduates. There were several tents on lawns. Weather on Sunday was suitable most of the time, except for light rain before noon and then heavy rain late in the afternoon. Eleven adults became members of Central UMC Sunday on Profession of Faith. There was a special coffee hour in their honor later. Iqs are at their best now. Beauty bushes and a newer version of the old cultivar are at their best also. Coach Bob Veitch and his Viking base­ bail team advanced to championship game of the Division 2 district tournament at Portland. Earlier the Vikings had thwarted the Hastings Saxons 7-2 and then Eaton Rapids 11 -1 to get to the district final game. However, the Vikings were defeated by Charlotte Orioles. 13-3. The Stale Journal has given advance pub­ licity to a scholarship event designed to benefit those three “GoodKids.” not neces­ sarily those with top scores. The DeWitt Township supervisor instituted the award by funding part of the award ten years ago. The award is chiefly for good citizenship. It is administered through John Schneider on the newspaper’s staff. This year additional funding came from Lazy Boy Furniture of Delta Township and Breadsmith of Okemos. Nancy Hickey nominated one of this year’s winners chosen from a field of 70 applicants. She nominated Emily Fyan who "knows the true spirit of giving and does so with very little fanfare.” Emily rises at 5 a.m. each day to help care for a child with a disability. She is enrolled at GVSU for fall and hopes to become a physician’s assistant. Other winners were Robbie Simon of Okemos and Helena Martin of Williamston. The annual conference of West Michigan UM churches was held at Calvin College in Grand Rapids Thursday through Monday. Clergy from here who attended were pas­ tors Robert Smith of Woodland. Don Ferris of Lake Odessa Central UM. and Curt Jensen of Lakewood UMC. Laymen were Fran Courser. Steven Barnum. Delos Johnson. Barbara Heise and Elaine Garlock. Karen Morgc of Richland went to attend tire Saturday 6:30 a.m. breakfast for "Women of Vision and Courage" and spent the previous night in a dorm room with her mother to be on hand for the early meal. Sharon Rohrbacher had been nominated but could not attend. A generous couple. Mr. and Mrs. Harkness and family donated a lot in the Skyview Drive area to Ionia County Habitat for Humanity. With consent of the donors, the Ionia chapter sold the lot on the new street and used the money for operat­ ing cash for the next houses. The First UMC of Ionia then gave Habitat three lots on East Main Street, which are suitable for a Habitat house. Treasurer of the Ionia chapter is Rev. David Flegal of LeValley parish, who has not resigned his post since he will be moving to Lakewood UMC at the end of June. Rev. Curt Jensen is moving to Hillsdale UMC. A recent real estate transfer listed for Ionia County is that of Steven Marshall and Natalie Downing to Sarah Riggs. The Marshall couple married in January 2002 and have resided on McArthur Street next door to the Wiselogle home. Members and guests of the Central UMC unit of United Methodist Women had a pleasant program on Monday night with sisters Fran Morris and Carole Reiser relat­ ing their history in quilt making, which began after their mother began quilting upon her retirement from school teaching. Carole brought to show some quills found in a wooden chest in the farm house of her David Lee Hulet. Battle Creek and Shirley Ann Bachman. Battle Creek. Michael Ryan Leavitt, Vermontville and Tiffany Lynn Kosbar. Hastings. Josh Mark Reil. Hastings and Diane Lynn Eerdmans, Hastings. Paul Richard Leaviti. Jr. Vermontville and Amanda Joan Martin, Hastings. Richard Gowell, Hastings and Michelle Gay Warren. Hastings. Donald Lee Dennie. Hastings and Mary Sue Kennedy. Hastings. David J. Dainelis, Middleville and Grazine Vamiene. Norcross, GA. Kevin Tracy Echtinaw, Freeport and Cindy Marie Jones. Byron Center. Frederick Alan Jiles, Hastings and Laura Mae McKinney, Hastings. Michael Lee Allerding, Hastings and Tama Renae Hermenitt, Hastings. Matthew Lavem Barnes, Middleville and Robin Sue Smart, Middleville. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. July 7. 2003. at 7 30 p m in the Hasting* City Hal Council Chambers. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination regarding a request by Bruce Case for re-zoning of a parce' of land locat­ ed at 915 East Railroad Street from D-2 (Indualrial District) to A-O (Apartment - Office District) (See map and legal below) CITY OF HASTINGS SEC 17 T3N R8W 915 E RAILROAD ST PART OF LOTS 1. 2. 3.4. 5. 6. 7. 8 OF BLK 3 AND PART OF LOTS 2 A 3 OF BLK 2 OF BENNETT & KENFIELDS ADD AND PART OF VACATED UNION ST DESC AS COM AT A PT ON THE E A W 1/4 LN SD SEC THAT IS 643 5 H E OF THE CENTER OF SD SEC TH N 46 5 DEG W 108 9 FT. TH N 46 DEG E 231 FT TH N 80 DEG E TO THE N & E UNE OF THE PLAT. TH SEXY ALONG THE N UNE OF SO PLAT TO THE E & W 1/4 LINE OF SEC. 17. TH W ALONG THE 1/4 UNE OF P.O B. EX BEG AT A PT ON THE NELY RAN LINE OF RAILROAD ST WHICH IS N 44 DEG 50 MIN W 104 FT FROM S CORNER LOT 5 BLK 3 SD PLAT. TH N 44 DEG 50 MIN W 4 FT . TH N 52 DEG 57 MIN E 220 FT TH S 58 DEG 18 MIN E 117.25 FT . TH S 48 DEG 3 MIN W 116 FT. tH W 164 FT. TH S 45 DEG 10 MIN W 15 50 FT . TH N 44 DEG 50 MIN W 16 FT. TO P.O.B AND CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 53. SUP GLASGOWS ADD. NO 2 Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request tor information and/or minutes o! said heanng should be directed to the City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon live days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 800-649 3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clark On line secret Fran Morris shows the audience a modem quilt. husband’s great-grandfather. John Reiser, on Velte Road. Besides the finished quilts there were some quilt tops made by a single daughter of the elder Reisers. Miss Anna. She also showed some she had made. She borrowed quilts from all her children to show the variety from grandson Aaron’s quilt with a racing bike to exquisite pieced quilts. Fran Morris showed a quilt made by her husband’s grandmother, Mrs. Aalderink. It could be dated quite closely because a cousin of Fred’s had a quilt made by the same grandmother and it has some of the same fabric. They had wall hangings and vests done by quilting. Carole found in the Reiser house a recipe book, which not only had recipes for food items by Mrs. Stestick and other neighbors, but also recipes for dying cotton and wool rug rags. The evening circle was the host group. Notice of Mortgage Foroctoeura Sato THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy S. Erie, e married man and Aubrey M. Frie. his wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation. A Michigan Corporalion. Mortgagee, doled May 15. 2000. and recorded on May 18. 2000 In Uber Document *1044501 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001. which was recorded on June 18. 2001. in Uber Document • 1061624 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the Sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY AND 28/100 dollars ($84,42028). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on July 10.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and am described as: Lots 9 and 10 of Barrett Acres, accorcdng to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Porn J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48925 File *200212383 VA Team J (6/5-6/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN F OR MATION WE OBTAl N WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made byG. Jeffrey Hisey and Martha M. Htsey. husband and •.vUe (original mortgagors) to Weris Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., tk/a Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 16, 1996, and recorded on July 24. 1998 in Document No. 1015492, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 22/100 dollars ($90,150.22), including inter­ est at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on July 10. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit No. 3 of Hickory Grove, a Condominium, according to the Master Deed dated May 13, •996. and recorded May 14. 1996. in Uber 660. Page 303 of the Barry County Register of Deeds and known as Barry County Subdivision Plan No. 7. together with undivided interest as a tenant in common in the common elements of the condo­ minium. if any. and all the rights and interests appurtenant to said Unit No. 3 of Hickory Grove. Tbe redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.O Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200319643 Team D (6/5-6/26) Dear Annie: I am the only daughter of two wonderful parents. 1 grew up worship­ ing my father and am constantly amazed at his ability to solve any problem, but this sit­ uation is truly bothering me. Every weekend, my father spends all his free time online. My suspicions became aroused when he would immediately change screens every time I walked by his computer. After a little digging. I discov­ ered that Dad gave himself a new screen­ name account. When I looked up his new member profile, he had written that he is bi­ sexual. I tried to accept this information and de­ cided my father's sexual orientation was not my business. Last week, my computer was on the fritz and 1 needed to use my father's laptop. I know 1 was snooping, but I opened one of his saved file folders. I was instantly inundated with pictures of naked men and some of the pictures were of my dad. I now believe my father is having rela­ tionships with men online, and I am heart­ broken. I want to confront him. I also think I should show my mother what Dad is do­ ing behind her back. I am confused, hurt and lost. - Daddy's Little Girl Dear Daddy’s Giri: Tell your father what you found on his computer, and insist that he come clean with your mother. She al­ ready may be aware of what's going on. but if not. she certainly deserves to know about his sexual orientation, and the information should come directly from him. She should not have to find out from you or one of his computer friends. Meanwhile, please slop snooping around. Kids rule 1 am responding to a letter printed in The Den er Post that was signed "Had It with Step-kids.' I could have writ­ ten it I married the wrong woman. She has lit­ tle kids. 1 love kids. Annie, but not hen. They have made my life miserable, and she always lakes their side, right or wrong. 1 sleep in a bed with her. but my possessions are elsewhere. V/c have separate addresses and phone numbers. 1 slay over frequently, but there is a dog between us on the bed. Frankly, at this point that is OK. The kids rule the house, and she has no control over them. I haven't cut the cord yet for financial reasons, but it is only a matter of lime. She is going to be facing old age alone, and she won't find it loo appealing. I understand now why so many men are re­ luctant to many a woman with kids. - Too Late For Me Dear Too Laic: Il's a shame your wife al­ lows her children to walk all over you. and her, as well. Keep in mind, however, that the kids will grow up one of these days and hopefully move out of the house. If you haven't tried it yet. please consider family counseling. There is still time to work on this relationship. Good luck. Dear Annie: Birthing blues Why does every couple with a new baby think the world is inter­ ested in every single detail of the birth? The latest was my best friend who had a baby girl. I was appalled to be told things I would rather not know. Annie, I have had children, and at no time did I care to share such personal infor­ mation. Please tell me how to stop someone from discussing her intimate medical pro­ cedures. - Too Much Information in Jack­ sonville, Fla. Dear Florida: You can't. Some folks are so excited about the experience of giving birth that they cannot contain their enthusi­ asm. Smile faintly and say. "I’d much rather talk about your plans for the baby’s future." Dear Annie: If they pull out a videotape of the delivery, run for the hills. Spending spree I married ’’Mary" three years ago. At the time. 1 owned a nice home, car and had no debt whatsoever. Mary and 1 discussed finances, and al­ though she admitted owing a small balance on a credit card, she assured me it would be paid off promptly. She also said she would be happy to handle the family finances. This was great n£ws io me. because paying bills is not something 1 enjoy doing. Mary usually picks up our mail, but one day she was sick, so I retrieved it. To my surprise. I found two credit card bills ad­ dressed to me, each showing large out­ standing balances. Rather than confront Mary. I obtained a credit report on myself. It showed that I owed thousands of dollars on several different credit cards. Appar­ ently. Mary forged my signature on appli­ cations to get the cards in my name and then used them to make payments on’ her personal credit cards. I already have decided to divorce Mary, because I can no longer trust her. among other reasons. My lawyer tells me I most likely will not be responsible for the bal­ ances on the forged credit cards. However, if I do not pay the charges, the credit card company will go after Mary, and she might be convicted of a crime. Mary has two chil­ dren from a previous marriage, and I would feel terrible if she went to jail. Should I take out a mortgage on my home and pay the credit card bills, or let Mary face the consequences? - Broke But Wiser in Kansas Dear Kansas: Il sounds as if Mary has a serious spending problem. While there is a possibility that she will not serve any actual jail time (especially if the is the sole care­ giver for her children), you are a caring per­ son to worry about the kids. Ask your lawyer what you an do to en­ sure that Mary is given probation, commu­ nity service or some other form of restitu­ tion to work off the debt. If that is not pos­ sible, tell Mary you will help her on the condition that she gets therapy for her spending addiction. Dear Annie: Self absorption My brother-in-law, "Joe," married ’’Karen” three years ago, after a very short courtship. Karen has made it clear she thinks the people in our town are unsophisticated. She is full of criticism re­ garding our family and community. When I introduce ha- to people, she forces the con­ versation to be all about her. I’m tired of hearing Karen lament that she isn't making any friends. I would love to tell her it’s because she’s such a snob, but I'm sure saying so woukl cause all sorts of family problems. Maybe if you print this, she'll recognize herself. — Wondering in the Midwest Dear Wondering: We doubt it. If you truly want to help Karen, you can keep in­ troducing her to people, inviting her to par­ ties and events, and show by example how to be a good conversationalist. Do not crit­ icize, but suggest, nicely, that people love to talk about themselves, and the ability to be an interested listener is the key to mak­ ing folks want to stick around. The rest is up to ha. Dear Annie: On listening 1 read the letter from the husband who has trouble hearing his wife, and she becomes annoyed when she has to repeat herself. Your advice to get his hear­ ing checked was good. I would like to em­ phasize that hearing tones and distinguish­ ing words are actually two different tests. His audiologist should do both. Having said that, his wife should also get her voice checked by a speech pathologist and have her hearing checked as well. It's possible that she is mumbling because her hearing is affected. - Speaking From Expe­ rience in Kingston, Ontario Dev Kingston: Thanks for the useful suggCiKx n. We hope she’s "listening." Dear Annie: for QUALITY PRINTING, COPIES and PHOTO PROCESSING! Located next to offices of J-Ad Graphics, Inc. N. M-43 Highway, Hasting* Annie‘s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@allbi. com, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. !L 60611 To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. �From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Morris Pilgrim (Part II) By Joyce Weinbrecht Morris Pilgrim was bom in Cambridgeshire. England. When the Civil War came he was in Ohio, in the Cleveland area. He joined Co. A 72nd Regiment as a private. He left behind a diary which his family has shared with us. The diary opens with an entry of March 18. 1864 giving us a little overview of Mr. Pilgrim’s pre-military service. The diary reads: “Saturday. March 19. ’8M - Up to the Centre today flipping the ctack with my old chums. We had a good time until nine o'clock at night at George Moore’s. "Sunday. March 20 - A cool day. I bid farewell to cousin George Moores family this morning and George and me went to church. After church I went over to Mr. Bullocks and took lunch, bid them good­ bye. Went down to the Diagonal Road. Stayed at night with S. Craig. “Monday. March 21 - Left Rootstown this morning on the seven o'clock train for the west. Stayed at Cleveland four hours. Arrived at Clyde at six p.m.. went down to Jerry’s and stayed overnight. W. Craig. I.Z. Moses. Sarah Craig and me. “Tuesday. March 22 - Bill. Craig and me started for the old man Craig’s this morn­ ing. got into Clyde just in time for the cars. We stayed in Fremont until three o’clock and then went home in Smiths wagon. We got home about eight o’clock in the Eve. The people was glad to see me. “Wednesday. March 23 - Loafed most of this day away. We visited the neighbors people look the same as they always did. Linoy Craig has grown to be a young woman. I had a good time at night. I.Z. Mosses and me at Craigs with S.A.C. and M.E.C. “Thursday. March 24 - Matilda and Unkie James Craig went out to Jerry’s today. Bill and me went down to Boughmans. I had an interduction to Hannah. We went to Elijah Gam’s that eve. had a good time. I stayed that night with M ? and H.S. "Friday. March 25 - Nothing much going on today... went down to Roolersville to a dance at night. The soldiers whipped a cop­ perhead, named Brownell. from Greensbury... got home about three o’clock in the morning. “Saturday. March 26-1 helped the old man to up some sugar trees this morning. I feel sleepy today, but the girls will not let me sleep I go to bed at a reasonable hour tonight. “Sunday. March 27 - This is a pleasant day. Bill and me went to meeting this after­ noon. Come home and cat supper and then went over to Boughmans for an evening entertainment and we had it. "Monday. March 28 - A dull day. nothing going on. I chopped a little stove wood to pass away time. I went over to Smart’s in the evening. I did not suy late. “Tuesday. March 29 - 1 boiled some sap today for the old man this morning. In the afternoon I visited with the women folk, had a good time. “Thursday. March 31 - I have bid farewell to™? Shan.? today. I stayed at Fremon’ until the train sent East. I got off at Clyde... wen: down to Jerry’s. I had a good time that evening with Miss M.E.C.... “Friday. April 1. 1864 - Jerry went today to hunt for Chapens horses. I went down to Clyde I had a good time and see the boys. “Saturday. April 2 -1 went to Clyde again today ard got in a spree with the boys, had a good time. Went home at night to Jerry Andrews. Sunday. April 3 - This has been a nice day. I was down to Bill Feargerson today for dinner, and then went down to Jerrys to do his chores. I had a good time this evening with Miss M.E.C. “Monday. April 4 - This is a wet day. 1 went to Clyde to Elections today. 1 did not stay late This is my last night in Clyde for some time. “Tuesday. April 5 - This is a cloudy day... Matilda went down to Clyde in the buggy with me to get on the cars with my reg. they came along about 3 o'clock. “Wednesday. April 6 - We got into Camp Cleveland last night about 10 o’clock. It looks some like Soldiering here today. I feel xs if 1 would spend thirty more to good advantage I was up town today, there is nothing going on. I wrote to Miss M today. Some of our new recruits got their pay today. "Friday. April 8 - We left Camp Cleveland this morning for the South. We shall go through Clyde and Fremont on our way. It rains today... Goodbye to Ohio. “Saturday. April 9 - Riding all last night and all day. 1 am tired of it. I wish we was through to Memphis "Sunday. April 10 - Arrived in Cairns. III. at day break this morning went to the Barricks about noon. We shall lay here until we get a boat to go down the River on. “Monday. April 11 - We have had to lay around these dirty barricks all day, nothing going on. We are lonesome. I hope we shall go down the river. “Tuesday. April 12 - We had to get into the boat last night at midnight and start for Pascah? HY? They had a scare there... we arrived about 10 o’clock today, nothing going on. but it looks like soldiering. “Wednesday. April 13 - This is a nice day. We are laying by the side of the Ohio River. I do not think the Rebel’s will come in here. It is General John Morgan that is reported coming in here. “Thursday. April 14 - The Rebels General Buford sent in a flag of truce today... give us one hour to get one non­ combatants out of town, he fooled us that way... and stole our horses from town. “Friday. April 15 - Nothing going on today. It is cold and blustry... the Reb’s fooled us yesterday... our Reg. shrimished the town yesterday afternoon but could not find a REBEL... I had a good time in town last night. “Saturday. April 16 - Our Reg. is on Pickett today. It is a storming cold day... we are expecting the Rebel’s in and we will try to give them a hearty reception if they come. “Sunday. April 17 - We was released from Picketts this morning about 10 o'clock. We slept in a house last night when we was not on guard. This is a wet day. it makes us think of home sweet home. “Monday. April 18 - Stormy this morn­ ing... pleasant this afternoon. It was up town all day... everything is dull, nothing going on... we feel lonesome yet... leaving home so but. I suppose we shall come to it. "Tuesday, April 19 - A nice day. we are on Eickctt. our whole Reg. today. The boys aic having lots of fun today over to the old tannery All is quiet at Paducah. "Wednesday. April 20 - We was relieved from Pickett about nine this morning... this is a day. we cleansed ourselves today some. “Thursday. April 21 - A dull day. We drawed rations today and 1 wrote to my brother John. We have not received any let­ ters since we left home. We are laying on the bank of the River yet. We are anxious to get to Memphis. "Friday. April 22 - This is a stormy day. We left Paducah today about 2 o’clock pm went on the boat Alice Dean down the river. Arrived at Cairo at 8 o’clock in the evening. It is raining very hard. “Saturday. April 23 - We started down the river last night about 12 o’clock, we got to Memphis about 6 o’clock this eve. and went to our old camp... it is very stormy all day. it rained all night. “Sunday. April 24 - Wc are fixing up our camp today, in a nice apple orchard. I saw a horse race today. I went to a brother Englishmans last night and stayed... we had no tents, it is storming today. "Monday. April 25 - This is a nice day we are in a nice Camp. I wrote two letters today, one to Roland Hough and one to Miss M.B. The old boys that was left back are pleased to see us again. "Tuesday. April 26 - A nice day. I am on guard today at the Quartermasters. 1 received a letter to. from MISS M.B. “Wednesday. April 27 - A very nice day. Everything looks nice around here. I went to a curcio at night. And there came up a storm and blowed down the canvas, four of Co. a hurt. I had my face skinned. “Thursday. April 28 - Pleasant this morn­ ing. Stormy in the afternoon. We drawed clothing this afternoon. I wrote two letters today, one to Mr. Bullock and one to Miss M.B., we have Drep Praide every after­ noon. “Friday. April 29 - This is a story day. We got marching orders this evening to be ready to march at daylight with two days rations. We leave our knapsacks nere. We do not know where we are going. “Saturday. April 30 - We fell in line this morning at daylight, it was raining very hard... we marched down to the Memphis and Charleston Depot and got onto the cars for the east it, it took us all day to go 35 miles. Wc went slow for the fear the tacks was tom up "Sunday. May 1.1864 - We layed here all day. four miles from Moscow. The other Reg. are building a bridge there, we are guarding provisions. I went to get some chickens today but, the pitifall faces of the woman and the girls prevailed. "Monday. May 2 - We marched to the bridge at Moscow. The bridge was not done we had to lay over ufiti! dark and then we marched about 5 miles ai'4 camped. There is one Brigade of us and a battery some cavalry. “Tuesday, May 3 - We started at sunrise this morning. Made Summerville at 11 o’clock distance 14 miles, stopped and took dinner and then marched 17 miles more and got into camp at 8 o’clock. Stood Pickett until 3 o’clock and then started for Bolover?got there at 7 o’clock. Making forty miles in 26 hours. The mens loads average 25 lbs. The weather warm, the men are hard up. We are resting today while they build a bridge. We arc hurrying up with some provision at Jackson. Tenn, our caval­ ry are hard up. Great Father’s Day Gift Idea... Subscription to the Banner! The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12. 2003 - Page 9 CORRECTION: Correction from Time to Time article, May 29. 2003. Due to misinformation one of the pictures is mislabled. Group °f six men are: (back raw, left to right) Harold. Ed and Clarence; (front row) Dick. Ira and Keith. Tom and Russell are not pictured. Richard, Samuel and Keith retired from the commission. Tom and Russell are still employed by the Barry County Road Commission. The Chafee family have a total of 142 years of service with the Barry County Road Commission Harold and Clarence Chafee were life time farmers. LEGAL NOTICE Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and we ere attempting to col­ lect a oeoi ano any inTormauon ootaineo win be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by BRAD A HEATH AND SHERRY L HEATH. HUSBAND AND WIFE to FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN ITS SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS. Mortgagee, dated December 2, 1998. and recorded on December 8. 1996, as Instrument No. 1022019 Barry County Records. MicNgan. and assigned by said mortgage to FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, as TRUSTEE UNDER THE SALE AND MASTER SERVICING AGREEMENT DATES AS OF MARCH 1,1999. FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN OWNER TRUST 1999-1. by an cssignment dated May 12. 2003, and recorded on May 22, 2003, as instrument No. 1104963 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of sixty save*. thousand seven hun­ dred seventy two and 95/100 Dollars ($67,772.95). including interest at 10.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part ot them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Mt. at 1.00 p.m. on July 17.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barr)’ County. Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 21; THENCE NORTH 87 RODS FROM BEGINNING; THENCE EAST 40 ROOS; THENCE SOUTH 8 ROOS; THENCE WEST 40 ROOS; THENCE NORTH 8 ROOS TO BEGINNING. SECTION 21. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. The redemption period shafi be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless detemoed aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 12,2003 FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE SALE AND MASTER SERVICING AGREEMENT DATES AS OF MARCH 1,1999, FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN OWNER TRUST 1999-1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee. Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please cal: (248) 540-7701 (6/12-7/3) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the condftiors of a mortgage made by James L. Hooker and Christine A. Hooker, husband and wile, to Bank One. NA. mortgagee, dated May 31. 2000 and recorded June 7, 2000 to Uber 1045. Page 292. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Nine and 14/100 Dollars ($151,799.14) indudtog inter­ est at the rate of 9.99% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 10, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Mchigan. and are described as. Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the North section line; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds East. 800 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, parallel with the West line of said Section 289.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 sec­ ond. East, parallel with the North line of the Nor nwest 1/4 of Section 19. 256.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 289 00 leet; thence South 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds West on said North line 256.00 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: June 5. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. NA. As Mortgagee PO. Bom 5041 • Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 66-7/3 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SAI F MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made In the terms and conditions of a certain Land Contract dated September 9.1999 made by Jainet B. WiBams and MavrineM. Williams. 3745 Josie Lane. Middleville, Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, unto Paul Jepiawy and Diann L Jepiawy, and a Judgment of Forectoeure having been entered in the Barry County Circurt Court. PaU Jepiawy and Diann Jepiawy v. James B. WHSams and Mavrine WMame, Case No. 02 762 CH. and a certified copy of said Judgment having been recorded on May 22. 2003. in Document 1104969. Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which Land Contract there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this Notice, for principal and Interest the sum of $162,192.78. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Land Contract or any part there­ of. Now, therefore, by virtue of tie power of sate of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. July 10. 2003 at 100 p.m. local time, said Land Contract wffl be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, for cash, al the east door of the Barry County Courthouse. 200 W. State. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held, of the premises described in said Land Contract, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on such Land Contract, with the interest thereon at 8.5% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, end ateo any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Us Interest in the premises, which said premises is located at 3745 Josie Lane. Mkfcfievflte, Michigan, and described as: Unit 11 of Whitewater Estates, a condominium accordtog to tie Master Deed dated 3/19/97, and recorded 3/19/97 in Barry County Register of deeds, Uber 688, page 426 and known as Barry County Condominium SubdMston Plan Number 10. Subject to easements, reservations, restric­ tions and imitations of record, It any. Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan. During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. This is an attempt to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated: June 4.2003 DOORNBOS & HOEKSEMA Attorneys for Paul and Diann Jepiawy Douglas Doomboe (P25171) 2932 East Paris, SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49512 (616) 957-4950 (7/3) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WIU.BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RLEASE-CQMTACI OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MM4TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas P. Blodgett and Nicole M. Blodgett, husband and wile, to Banc One Financial Services. Inc., mortgagee, dated June 25. 1997 and recorded June 27. 1997 in Uber 700, Page 13. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee fka Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee Co. Residential Funding Corporation by assign­ ment dated June 6, 1998 and recorded on January 10. 2002 In document number 1072841, Barry County Records. There is dak.ied to be due on such mortgage the sum of Thirty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight and 74/100 Dollars ($32,938.74) including interest at the rate of 14.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 19,2003. The premises are located in the City of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ol land in the Northwest 1/4 ol section 22. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, more particu­ larly described as the South 330 feet of the North 594 feet of that part of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of section 22. lying West of the centerline of highway M-66. Tlie redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated May 15. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee fka Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 207 0877 Pub: 5/15 - 6/12 �Pago 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12. 2003 New Saxon basketball coach preparing for fall by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings” varsity girls” basketball team is getting a fresh start with new head coach Tina Poirier. The Saxons last winning season was in 1997. and last fall’s team went 3-IS. "I think we’re all at an advantage here. Nobody knows how I coach." said Poirier, then added "very intense " "Everyone has a clean slate. I just want to look at the players. I don’t care about every­ thing else right now. I want to know if they can play." “I haven't been without a basketball in my hands since the third grade. I don't know what it's like to have a fall off, and I don't want to." ..mM new HHS varsity girts’ basketbnall coach Tina Poirier. New Saxon varsity girls' basketball coach Tina Poirier watches a young Saxon work on a passing drill Wednesday during the Saxon Girls’ Summer Basketball Camp at Star Elementary. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Not only do the Saxons have a new coach for the fall, but the Saxons will have many new faces on the floor. Of the ten play ers on last fall’s team, seven were seniors. At this point. Poirier says she could see a roster made up of ten juniors, although she would like to add a couple sophomores if it’s possible. "You need 12 on a team that can run." said Poirier. "You can’t just play five and be successful." Poirier said her style ol play is "very ag­ gressive.” and she’ll be looking for the girls to give UO-percent all the time running on offense and pressing on defense. She did promise her new tram one thing. "I told them I wouldn't run them into the ground." With a shorter team. Poirier said. "You can’t slow the game down and get into a half court game with teams that have 6’2 and 6’3 girls. Wc want to cause some trouble with their point guards. If defensively you play as a team, height doesn’t matter." “I was the tallest girl on our team in high school and played point guard, and we were ranked number one in the state.” Poirier was an all-stater at Manistee, be­ fore playing two years of basketball at Ferris State University i After two seasons^ had a tough choice to make. . "It was either nursing or basketball." said Poirier. “The coach tried to red-shin me. hut you still have to practice every day. Fhere was no way to do nursing and that. It was the hardest decision of my life. I missed the competition of playing.” Now a nurse at Borgcss Hospital, she Ducks’ goalie should’ve been everybody’s MVP Pro sports greatest trophy is the Stanley Cup. I won’t say hockey is the greatest sport, or that the NHL playoffs are the best play­ offs. but the Stanley Cup is the best trophy. It’s the only one with a really good story. It s the only one where the players names are engraved into it. It’s the only one you can drink champagne from. The other pro sports championships are just about winning championships, being able to say that your team was the greatest team in the world at that moment. NHL teams can say that as well, but they don’t say ‘ We’re the world champs!". Hockey players say. " We’re the Stanley Cup champions." The New Jersey Devils got their third chance to lift the Stanley Cup in the last nine years on Monday night. The hockey was great. The Stanley Cup celebration was great, the Devils got to celebrate with their fans on home ice. It was a shame what went on in between. Anaheim goalie Jean Sebastian Giguere was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP. No one who plays sports for the right reasons would be excited to skate out and take that award in that situation. And the Devils fans made it worse. They booed him. The Devils themselves applauded Giguere, but the fans booed him. ‘ Root. root, root for the home team." but you have to respect your opponent. I applaud the writers, who actually did the right thing in naming Giguere the MVP. He is just the fifth player in NHL history to win the award, and not win the Cup. Giguere was more valuable to his team than any other single player in this season’s playoffs. If this Anaheim team was Giguere-less we might have seen the Red Wings battling with the Devils to end the debate of which was top team over the last decade. That would have been fun to see. Well, they both won three cups, and the time they met head to head in the finals the Wings w ent down in four games. My vote still has to go with the Wings (root. root. root). Sure the Devils bested the Wings in the finals, but the Wings never fell as far as the Devils. New Jersey didn’t make the playoffs the year after they beat Detroit. There will always be debate over who should b«. a MVP. because there is always de­ bate over the meaning of the three letters. Some people think the award should go to the best play er on the best team. Others think to the best player in the league, or the best offensive player in the league, or to the player most valuable to his team. It always ends up being some combination of all the theories, and most of the time it works out all right. I’m a big fan w hen sports call the award the Most Outstanding Player award. For some reason "outstanding ” is easier to define that "valuable". After all. "one man’s trash is another man s treasure." Giguere was a treasure all the way around and didn’t deserve to be treated like trash. A plavoff MVP is a little easier to define, mostly just because there are fewer players to choose from, and thus less debate. An awful lot of flack came from the New Jersey fans Monday. bu* I doubt there was much debate in the voting booths. Tina Poirier found the competition she missed in coach­ ing. Poirier spent five years as the JV coach and two as a varsity assistant at Plainwell. Then she spent two years as a varsity assis­ tant at Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central, before landing this her first varsity head coaching role. "I haven't been without a basketball in my hands since the third grade. I don't know what it’s like to have a fall off. and I don’t want to," said Poirier. "I’m excited to get started. I think the girls want to work and want to be successful.” Poirier has already had 22 girls show up at her first weight lifting session. She seemed surprised, saying that it was obvious many of the girls had never been in the weight room. "Teams that are successful work out all summer long." said Poirier. She has the team set to participate in some scrimmages with tough teams from Grand Rapids this summer, and had a handful of players helping her with the Saxon Girls' Summer Basketball Camp she conducted this week at Star Elementary . “She’s jumped right in with both feet." said Hastings Athletic Director Stephen Hoke. "She’s a great addition to the family." Saxon eagers Betsy Acker (right) and Amber Peck (center) took some time out of their summer this week to help new varsity girts' basketball coach Tina Poirier with her first Saxon Giris' Summer Basketball Camp. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Local wrestler, Steve Case, takes on national tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings’ 14-year-old Steve Case helped team Michigan to a second place finish, out of 24 teams, at the 2003 Schoolboy National Wrestling Tournament last weekend in Yorktown, Ind. Case went 5-9 over the weekend, wres­ tling both freestyle and Greco-Roman matches. He qualified to be a part of team Michigan by winning his 120-pound weight class at the Michigan regional. There, he pinned all five of his opponents. “It’s a lot different,” said Case of the dif­ ference between wrestling the best in the state and the best in the nation. He said the stale competition is “a lot easier.” Team Michigan had the lead for a while at the national event, when a pin by Steve pushed it aheed of its nearest competition. “It made dad proud," said Steve’s father Stephen Case. “Hopefully it’ll help him," said Stephen. “ This is nothing compared to high school.” Steve already knows a little bit about how tough it’ll be to wrestle in high school. His older brother Mike Case, wrestling at HHS, placed fifth in the state during his senior sea­ son in 2002. Steve says he got started wrestling in the third grade, after he saw his brother getting into the sport. Steve’s older brother, Mike Case, is in the Army and left home six weeks ago. Steve said he got to wrestle his older brother right before he left, but “it wasn’t that good.” “It’ll be a while,” said dad of when Steve might be able to get the best of Mike, al­ though he added that Mike would say it would never happen. Steve just finished eighth grade, and was 40-2 in his middle school career at Hastings. He's looking forward to playing football in the fall, but has a few wrestling camps to hit this summer, including one in Minneapo­ lis with the Hastings’ varsity squad the be­ ginning of July. “He’s starting to learn a pretty good work ethic,” said Stephen. He’s not only learning on the mat, but in the fields. Steve’s working on a hay farm this summer, maybe saving some of the money so he can ‘pay to play* football in the fall. That should be enough of a work out for anybody. Hastings' wrestler Steve Case shows off his newest medals, and the bracket he received after pinning his way to a first place finish in the freestyle at re­ gional. Rotary golf outing will benefit YMCA youth leadership conf. Hastings Rotary will hold its eighth An­ nual Golf outing on June 20 at the Hastings Country Club. The format is a four person scramble that will shot-gun start at 1p.m., lunch is in­ cluded. The event is open to everyone and of all golfing abilities. Cost of the event is $60 per person. A holc-in-onc contest is being sponsored by Gavin GM-Ford for a new automobile, plus many other prizes. Proceeds of the event will support the Ro­ tary Youth leadership Conference held each fall at YMCA camps. The purpose of the conference is to de­ velop and instill life-long leadership quali­ ties in the community's youth. In the past few years, more than KN) area students have attended this program. If you would like Io play in this outing, please contact Chris Cooley or any Rotarian. Call (269) 945-6137 to register or for more information. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12. 2003 - Page 11 Hastings lad wins a trip to see Stanley Cup HHS baseball boys earn their end of season honors Hastings’ first baseman Brian DeVries was named this spring s Saxon MVP. ( File photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings' Jason Baum takes a minute on his trip to the Stanley Cup Finals in Ana­ heim to pose with Tony the Tiger and the Stanley Cup. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor When thinking of a cereal prize most would think of things like a secret decoder ring or a plastic spoon with a cartoon charac­ ter’s head on the handle. Jason Baum, who just finished up the sixth grade at Hastings Middle School, said that before this spring the best prize he’d ever gotten thanks to cereal was “a car? I don’t know?” Now for a car to be the best prize he’s ever received, it’d have to be bigger than a matchbox. Baum’s grandmother entered him in a Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes contest at Plumbs this winter, and Baum along with his mother, Susie Baum, were whisked away to game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Anaheim where they saw the Mighty Ducks top the New Jer­ sey Devils 3-2 in overtime. It was first class all the way “Somebody really docs win these con­ tests,” said Susie. “We weren’t sure if it was for real or not. They just kept coming through with everything, just like they said." The pair got first class airfare from Grand Rapids to Anaheim, a three day-two night stay in a hotel, limo rides to and from the game, as well as a bag of Keliogg’s goodies. Jason also got an authentic Mighty Ducks’ Stanley Cup Jersey with his name on the back. The memories will be at least as valuable as the mini Tony the Tiger Stanley Cup, or the free Rice Krispic Treats. Jason got to pose for pictures with the Stanley Cup. “It’s really cool,” he said. On the early morning flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago the Baum’s got a little surprise. “I saw this guy’s face I recognized,” said Jason, “and I’m like ’Mom it’s the weather guy-’” “No it’s Tom Izzo,” said Susie Baum. The pair got found some time on the flight to chat with the Michigan State Men’s Bas­ ketball Coach. It wasn’t their first encounter with fame on a plane. On the flight from Chicago to Anaheim, while chatting with a friend about the trip to the Finals Jason was interrupted by ESPN analyst and former NHL player Ray Ferraro. Jason was one of eight winners. The re­ gional prize was a trip to a Red Wings game, March 16, where he got to shoot a puck at a Tony the Tiger cutout for a prize, then was drawn as the winner for the trip to the Stan­ ley Cup Finals. The family is full of Red Wings fans, but Volleyball summer camp comes to HHS Hastings High School will be hosting a four day USA Michigan Volleyball camp from July 28 through July 31, for al! girls from seventh and twelfth grade. Day one of the camp runs from 1:30 pm through 4:30 pm Monday, July 28, with the remaining three days being broken into a morning session from 9 am - 12 pm and an afternoon session from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. There is still time for athletes to sign-up, and athletes do not have to be from Hastings. The cost is $195 before June 15, or $205 after June 15. All participants must be pre­ registered. The 2003 season marks the 10th year for the USA Michigan Summer Site Camp Pro­ gram. For more information visit the website at www.campbuck.com, or contact Hastings’ varsity volleyball coach Gina McMahon at (269) 948-0171. on the trip to the finals “1 was rooting for the Ducks, no matter what," said Jason, who played hockey for three years before starring to focus more on the sports here in Hastings. Susie says that maybe a mistake was made, and a skating rink should have been added to the plans of the new community center. “(Jason’s) first word as an infant was ‘Hockey’,” said Susie. “Wc used to watch it on TV all the time.” Jason was a little disappointed to hear Tuesday morning that the Ducks had fallen in game 7 to New Jersey. “We wanted to keep the cup in the West­ ern Conference,” said Susie. After the Ducks knocked their beloved Red Wings from the playoffs, they started pulling for Anaheim. Since they’d won the trip, they figured that’d be the next best place to go to see the Cup. So how did mom get to make the trip to the finals with her son? “Dad took me to a Stanley Cup game last year (in Detroit),” said Jason. “So, it was mom’s turn." ‘'Hopefully, I’ll get to sec it again next year,” said Jason. “Back in Detroit,” added Susie. Last youth camp starts on Monday Hastings Community Education boys’ basketball camp for students entering grades five through eight begins next week. The basketball camp will feature daily skills instruction, officiated team scrim­ mages. and individual contests. The boys camp will be run by Hastings’ varsity boys’ coach Don Schils -nd five for­ mer and current varsity basketball players. The camp runs from Monday June 16 through Friday June 20 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m at Hastings High School. The cost is $35. All campers will receive a regulation size blue and gold rubber basketball and awards will be given out. Saxon first baseman Brian DeVries was named to the first team all-O-K Gold for the spring season. DeVries was also named the Saxon MVP. when the team’s awards were handed out re­ cently. DeVries had three home runs, five dou­ bles. and 15 RBIs in the Gold this season. Junior Saxon pitcher Scott Larsen was honorable mention all-O-K Gold. Larsen hit .283 in conference play, and was 4-4 during the league season on the mound. He also won the team honor of “ Rookie of the Year.” Hastings'* junior catcher Justin Pratt won the team’s “Will to Win" award. His “de­ fense behind the plate was a big reason for the Saxon success this season." said Hast­ ings coach Marsh Evans. The Saxons honored j second first base­ man this fail, junior Luke Olmstead. Olm­ stead received the 2003 “Coaches Award" for his contributions and dedication to the team. Hastings’ captains this spring were Dustin Bowman. B J. Donnini. Larsen, and Pratt. Saxon pitcher Scott Larsen earned allO-K Gold honorable mention honors this spring. (File photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons finished the season with a re­ cord of 7 wins and 18 losses. Junior golf tees off The Hastings Country Club Junior Golf Program will swing into action beginning June 13, and be every Friday from then until July 18 excluding the July 4th holiday. The program will include instruction on etiquette, rules, grip, stance, alignment, put­ ting, chipping, and the full swing by the Hastings High School golf coaches and members of the HHS golf teams. For boys and girls ages 6-18. The cost is $25 per child, with a maximum $50 charge per family. The middle school / high school 9-holc league runs from 8:30 a.m. -11 a.m. Intermediate instruction and a four-hole league goes from 9 a.m -11 a.m. Beginner instruction runs from 10 a.m. 11 a.m. $4800 THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 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Ijni IM Amw • Kb Hj«bI Ata I • <*!•• Ui.’ PUBLIC NOTICE All Barry County Townships APPLICATIONS FOR DEFERMENT OF SUMMER 2003 TAXES Al townships treasurers in Barry County are currently accepting applications I help Dad Find teood and metal studs fast My. a household annual income cannot exceed $25,000 The appitcanf(s) must also be 1) 62 years cf age or older mdeding the unmamed surviving spouse of a prwkrt« ft J renr* S*nw’ oper 2) paraplegic or guadrptegc. 3) an efegrtMe serviceperson. ehgitXe veteran or their eligible window or wid- w th on* *aw 4) a blind person, or 5) a totally and permanently disabled person Those that farm agricultural real property may also quality if the gross receipts of the farming operat-ci <ue not less than the household income of the owner More information and deferment applications may be obtained from the followtng treasurers ASSYRIA TOWNHSIP Nianne Jarrard. Treasurer (517) 852-0946 IRVING TOWNSHIP Lynnette Wingeief. Treasurer (269) 946-0633 CARLTON TOWNSHIP Marlene Forman. Treasurer (269) 945-5990 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Vicki Ritchie, Treasurer (269) 664-5357 HOPE TOWNSHIP Arlene Tonkin. Treasurer (260) 948-2464 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Debra Buckowing. Treasurer (269) 795-7202 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP Ginger Cole. Treasurer (517)852-1844 BARRY TOWNSHIP Judrth Wooer. Treasurer (269)623-5171 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP Sandra Greenfield. Treasurer (269) 948-2194 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Diana Phillips. Treasurer YANKEE SPRINGS TWP John Jerkatis. Treasurer (269) 795-9091 JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP Karmen Nickerson, Treasurer (269) 721-3611 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Jennifer McKeever. Treasurer (260) 721-4021 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Vickey Nottingham, Treasurer (269) 623-2664 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Loretta Pudey. Treasurer (517) 652-9863 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP Nancy Potter, Treasurer (269) 374-7240 We have a whole store full of gifts that dad will love. Starting at */|9® Store Hours: M-S 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12 noon-5 p.m. ,269) 945-9156 (r) RadioShack. x**"**^ Vraa'* ant ouratMiM. Wr’vr ant answer*.* Owned & Operated by: Linda & Leon Toomey 614 Street, Hastings - 269-945-4800 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12. 2003 DELTON, continued from page 1 education for awhile, and he k nows how these things go. He’s been very supportive, which makes it even harder." Archer said legal requirements that the budget be in place by July 1 and contrac­ tual requ:*ements that teachers be notified of layoffs by July 1 made it necessary to go ahead and lay off all 18 teachers. However, the exact number that will end up being cut depends on how much state aid the district receives and how many students enroll in the fall. Hopes are that the final number of lay­ offs will be around 9 or 10, he said. The district has sketched out three differ­ ent scenarios regarding cuts, depending on incoming revenues and other factors. Archer said. Part of the budget outlook hinges on whether enough teachers accept a retirement incentive being offered by the district. If enough teachers agree tn retire, they will each be given a $25,000 casn buy­ out. At least seven employees are needed to participate in the incentive program to make it economically feasible for the dis­ trict. Thus far five or six employees have indicated interest in the retirement pro­ gram, Archer said. It is available to those who have reached retirement age or wish to retire early, if enough retire, Archer said, “it would save some layoff jobs.” Most teachers who were laid off arc nonicnurcd first-, second- or third-year hires. Elementary teachers laid off include Jason Herbert, fourth-grade teacher, Natalie Pell, third-grade teacher; Kathy Jepson, com­ puter teacher; Sylvia Dennison, music teacher, Natalie Lenz, Title 1 science teacher; and Margaret Martin, second-grade teacher. Middle school laid-off teachers include Nicole Stoner, health teacher; Todd Ship­ ley, fifth-grade teacher; Mike M.'icinek, eighth-grade math teacher; Jennifer Dclaphiano, foreign language teacher; Andra Newington, wood shop teacher; and Kirsten Herpst. special education teacher. High school laid-off teachers include Trevor Zuidcma, English teacher; Christine Kiel. Spanish teacher; and Anne Flynn, sci­ ence teacher. Others include Sarah Duthler. special education instructor fcr the district's pre­ primary impaired program; Mary Howe, an instructor at the Michigan Career and Tech­ nical Institute; and Heidi Tyner, alternative education instructor. Stoner may stay on as a part-time health instructor and part-time middle school counselor, Archer said. Middle Schoo) counselor Ric Zelenock has retired, and his full-time position will probably be replaced with a part-time counseling position. Stoner has just completed a counseling degree and would be able to fill the part-time slot. Archer said. Herpst offered to take a voluntary layoff so she could go back to college, Archer said. Her position may have been elimi­ nated anyway, because 30 middle scbxri. special education students are moving on to the high school, thus reducing middle school special education enrollment. The teacher layoffs will result in in­ creased class sizes in all the district’s schools. Archer said. The average class size in the elementary will jump from 22 to 26 or 27 students, he said. Middle school classes will increase from 25 to 28 or 29 students. The high school is less easy to predict, he said, but moss likely required classes will increase by some three students per section. The district will slash four classroom sections in the elementary alone. Archer said. DK will cut $75,000 in capital improve­ ments for next year as well, including not purchasing a bus. A total of $30,000 will be trimmed from curriculum improvement ex­ penses, such as tbe purchase of new text­ books. Archer said the district had planned on updating its social studies texts this coming year but may not be able to do so. The district will also lop $10,000 out of its athletic budget. Nc reductions in athletic programs will be made, but cutbacks in equipment such as uniforms will be made. And the district plans to take some $200,000 out of its fund balance (savings account) to balance next year's budget. The fund balance will have taken a double hit by next year. Cuts in state aid this past January already put the district in the red this year. The district has projected expen­ ditures of $16.3 million by the end of the 2002-2003 fiscal year June 30, while reve­ nues are expected to be $16.1 million. The $200,000 deficit will come out of the fund balance. Next year revenues arc expected to be $15.4 million and expenditures $15.6 mil­ lion. Thus both this year’s $200,000 deficit and next year’s $200,000 deficit will have to be made up from savings Luckily for the district, the first year Archer came on board a switch in fiscal policies allowed the district to sock away an extra $400,000 in savings, and the fund balance is currently almost $2 million. Archer said the fund balance is supposed to act in part as a “rainy day fund.” avail­ able to the district for emergency expendi­ tures. However, Archer said, considering the fiscal crises that have been occurring GOKOR lately, “it’s not raining, it's storming." Archer said the district could experience an additional financial setback if state aid for adult education is cut. While Gov. Jen­ nifer Granholm and the Michigan legisla­ ture have pledged to keep school districts' pcr-pupil aid at $6,700 per student for the 2003-2004 school year, they arc expected to reduce "categc rical" aid for such things as special education, adult education and reading and math programs for at-risk stu­ dents. DK partners with the Michigan Career and Technical Institute to provide extensive adult education classes to MCT1 students and receives substantial adult education funding from the state— some $700,000 this year alone. Many if not all of the students at MCTI could be classified as at-risk because they have physical or mental impairments or have been unable to achieve academic suc­ cess in a regular classroom. If these stu­ dents’ educational options arc reduced, it would follow a pattern in school cuts across the state in which programs targeted to stu­ dents who are most at risk of failing arc fal­ ling by the wayside. Several grants Delton Kellogg has re­ ceived in the past from the state could be in jeopardy. Archer said, including a PAL grant for adult education, a grant to en­ hance early childhood development, and a class size reduction grant. Archer said that in addition to reductions in revenue, the district is facing the usual increases in costs, including a projected in­ crease of $290,000 in employee health in­ surance premiums. The salary and benefits portions of all the employee contracts, in­ cluding both teachers and support staff, are up for renegotiation this year. Contracts ex­ pire July 1. Because the salaries can be renegotiated. Archer said, “we’re going to have the op­ portunity to do some things to save jobs.” That would include renegotiating how much teachers and support staff contribute NOTICE THE JUNE 24, 2003, MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL BE HELD AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333. FURNITURE & CARPI ASSISTANT ENGINEER to benefit premiums and renegotiating sala­ ries, possibly freezing them at current lev­ els for a year or increasing them by a smaller amount. While the district had to notify its teach­ ers of any planned layoffs by July 1, it is not obligated to let support staff know of any planned layoffs until a month prior to the layoff, Archer said. Thus some support staff may be cut this fall if necessary, he said. Support staff cuts would most likely be among the paraprofessional staff, he SJ J, since the secretarial, custodial and maintenance staffs arc already stretched thin. A bus run could also get cut. Archer said. While members of the school board and school staff understand that cuts are neces­ sary. Archer said, “they’re not very happy about what’s happening in education.” What's happening in Delton is also hap­ pening all over the state and in other parts of the U.S.. he said. Prcristl A’s “Achilles heel*' is being exposed, e said, in that no provisions were made to provide for declin­ ing stale sales tax revenues. He said a recent news report indicated that 500 of 550 schools in Michigan are currently undergoing budget cuts or antici­ pating dipping substantially into their fund balances to make up for revenue shortfalls. Other states are also being affected by a re­ cession in the U.S. that has meant layoffs in many industries across the country. In Ne­ vada, for example, gambling revenues arc down because people have less disposable income to spend gambling. Archer said. As a result, education revenues in Nevada have taken a hit. “This is a year of deficits everywhere," Archer said. . School districts across Michigan are awaiting the passage of a final school aid package. A school aid budget has been pro­ posed by the governor and passed by the state House, Archer said, but the state Sen­ ate still has to pass a state aid bill. The final bill then has to be hammered out by a joint House/Senate conference committee. School district administrators are hopeful that process will be completed by July. Making the financial situation worse in Delton is continued declining enrollment, which is partially due to a lack of housing in the area for moderate-income families with small children, Archer has said previ­ ously. The district is predicting an enrollment decrease of 27 students this coming year, which would mean a loss of $180,900 in per-pupil state aid. DK enrollment has been dropping an av- See DELTON, page 13 The Barry County Road Commiesion is hiring for Assistant Engineer. Person coordinates, plans, designs and directs civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, culvert, and storm sewers. A bache­ lor's degree or comparable work experience or com­ bination ot the two is required. Resumes can be sent to the Barry County Road Commission (Phono 269­ Box 158. Hastings. Ml 49058. Resumes will be accepted until July 5.2003. Starting 945-3449) at P.O. ?W0,,T«B8FUSFg»! salary win be dependent upon qualifications. Job description is available. The Barry County Road Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FUNDING, a Division al Superior Bank. FSB, One Ramland Rd., Orangeburg. NY 10962, doted December 1, 2000 and recorded with tie Bany You don't have to live with pain TRY CHIROPRACTIC Nashville Family Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 Blue Cross PPO, Medicare, PPOM Provider www.nishYillechiropracticcenter.net BRAND NAMES INCLBBINB: Li-Z-Boy * Howard Miller • Codtouw • Crtftwater • Lae • Vafla-Bmett • Ari May, May More! Hastings. Michigan Ionia. Michigai 570 Tanner Lake Rd Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-5105 334 W. Main St Ionia, Ml 48846 (616) 527-42S0 Permit *103 I STORES WILL CLOSE AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE! | All FulltA Furniture buikllnqi In Hasting, »ndlcni»»ra»v«ll*t)l« for»!«. to rant, or to :«w to own. Cill Joe »t <616) 527-J250 $ All inventories must be liquidated No sales to wholesale dealers ( ash, check, credit card, or extended financing for qualified customers. ‘Prices below manufacturers minimum pricing standard will not be publishe-d BRANSDORFER A RUSSELL IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions at a mortgage made by DWAYNE AND KELLIE BAR­ CROFT, husband and wHe. TO ALLIANCE County Register of Deeds on December 11,2000 !n Instrument No. 1052814. Said Mortgage was assigned by an assignment to LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Inder^uro Trustee under the Indenture dated as of 12/1/00 Series 2000-4, rvVa LASALLE BANK. *LA., 909 Hidden Ridge, Irving, TX 75038, by an assignment dated December 15,2000 and recorded wtth the Barry County Register of Deeds on April 8. 2002 in Instrument No. 1077840. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to deciare toe entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At th* date of this notes there is claimed to bo due tor principal and interest, al toe rate of 11.875% adjustable per annum on said mortgage toe sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTYSIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY­ SEVEN AND 71/100 DOLLARS ($126,747.71). No suit o proceeding at law has been instituted to recover toe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notes is hereby given tost by virtue of toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and too statute in such care made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and afl legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's toes slowed by law, said mortgage will bo torodosod by sale of toe mortgaged premises at public venue to too highest bidder at toe County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding toe Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings on. July 24,2003, at 1:00 p.m.. local tens. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from toe date of too toreclosure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance wtto 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shaB be 30 days from the date of such sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated In toe Township of Cartton, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and mors fuDy described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 20. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE EAST ON NORTH SECTION UNE 334 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 210 FEET; THENC: WEST 334 FEET; THENCE NORTH 210 FEE) TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. LASALLE BANK, N.A. Assignee of Mortgagee. Dated: June 12. 2003 Waiter J. RusseJ (P19781) BRANSDORFER & RUSSELL 161 Ottawa Ave., NW, Suite 411-S Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 MtgSall (7/10) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12. 2003 - Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Students make birdhouses out of gourds First-grade students at Central School experience the life cycle of a plant first hand with a gourd birdhouse project each year. For three years, students have participated in the ongoing project. In the fall, each child chooses a ripe birdhouse gourd planted by the previous year s first-grade class. The gourds are dried over the winter and then cleaned out and made into birdhouses in the spring. While making the birdhouses, the students retrieve, dean and plant the seeds they find inside the gourds The students then care for and observe the plant development in their dassroom greenhouse. When the danger of frost is past, the seedlings are planted at their teacher's farm. This coming tall, a new crop of gourds and firstgraders will enjoy the same experience. Shown here with their birdhouses are ( front, from left) Eden Haywood. Whitney Martin. Katie Brown. Zack Wilcox, (back, from left) Michael Mansfield, Brieanna Sheldon, Sarah Alspaugh and Morgan Pierce. DELTON, continued from page 12 erage of 15 students for the past several years. Archer said. The current budget (2002-2003) pro­ jected an enrollment drop of 10 students and required the district to eliminate four teaching positions and one support person­ nel position. Those job reductions did not require layoffs because retirements and res­ ignations had created the open positions. There are some bright spots in the other­ wise gloomy financial outlook for the dis­ trict, Archer said. The district won’t have to cut its block scheduling at the high school or institute such things as pay-to-play athletic pro­ grams. (A return io regular scheduling would allow the district to have less teach­ ers.) Because DK voters approved an override of the Headice Amendment last June, which prevents taxation on any property value increases over the rate of inflation, revenue from local property taxes is ex­ pected to increase in the 2003-2004 fiscal year. Archer said. That is not going to do the district much good overall, he said, be­ cause the state reduces per-pupil aid ac­ cording to the amount of local taxes a dis­ trict receives (i.e. the $6,700 per student is LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andrew John Goodrich and Melissa Goodrich, husband nd wife (original mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 30. 2001. and recorded on February 20, 2002 in Instrument «1075246 m Barry County Records. Michigan, on whicii mortgage there is dawned to be due at the date hereof the sum ot SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 64/100 dollars ($61.493.64), including interest at 9.900% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:C0 p.m.. on July 10. 2003. Said premises an situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Village of Nashville. Barry County, Michigan, thence West on the Section line 5 chains thence North 5 chains 34 links, thence East 5 chains to the East section line thence South 5 chains and 34 links to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott, P C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200319727 Team G (65-6 26) PHOTO PROCESSING ...FAST, QUALITY SERVICE! ‘Bring Your Film to J-AD’S PRINT PLUS Horth of Hastings on M-43 reduced by the amount of local taxes re­ ceived.) Even with the Headlec override, property values increased so much in thcDelton area that the district will still only be able to col­ lect 17.549 mills of non-homestead prop­ erty tax. instead of the maximum of 18 al­ lowed, Archer said. The district will be saving $40,000 a year in general fund revenues because it paid off bonds issued several years age by the board to pay for facilities improve­ ments. School facilities arc again in need of re­ pair, with roofs and heating and ventilation systems particularly requiring attention. Archer said. The district has been conduct­ ing a study to determine what projects should be included in a facilities improve­ ment bond issue being proposed. The district plans on requesting extra millage from voters this coming September to pay for the bonds. If passed, the millage money will provide a much-needed infustep of caih mto th<zdiMrict. •­ An architectural firm is in the process of coming up with a final estimated cost for the facilities improvements, after which the district will determine exactly how much millage it will request. Archer said. He ex­ pects that process to be complete within the next three weeks. The district's last public millage ap­ proval in 1994, also for facilities improve­ ments, is still being paid off by district resi­ dents. However, the yearly debt retirement millage being collected has slowly been re­ duced from 1.8 mills in 1994 to a projected 155 mills in 2003-2004. Archer said the miilage proposal in Sep­ tember may bring that rate back up to the 1994 level and then possibly add a small amount of additional millage. “We're try­ ing to keep the new bond (proposal) rea­ sonable,’* he said. “We’ll just ask people to pay a little bit more.” The new 2003-2004 DK budget will be presented to the school board next Monday, June 16. A public hearing on the budget will be held at 6:40 p.m. in the DK High School conference room. The regular board meeting, at which the budget is expected to be passed, will begin at 7 p.m. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting June 3, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Board members present: Blackmore. Harper. Ritchie, Stanton. Absent: Lewis. Also 20 citizens and guests. Dept, reports & Correspondence received Audit report received. Wolverine grass-rig contract for S26.834 approved. Approved residency amendment to fi.e dept constitution. Township attorney legal opinions discussion Board not in favor of boat rental request for safety reasons. Budget amendments Summer tax resolutions approved. Approved Pension Plan Agreement Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Linda Blackmore. Supervisor (6/12) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Boyd J Tobias, an unmamed man, to Advantage Housing, dated June 11. 1998, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on June 16.1998, in Document No. 1013602. and which Mortgage was assigned to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. (FKA Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) by Mortgage Assignment dated June 11. 1998. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on June 16. 1998. in Document No. 1013603. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of S84.461.21 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on July 10. 2003. at 1:00 p.m.. on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of .Hastings, that being the piacp for holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder; at public sale, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 8.75 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and mrurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit: PARCEL 2 BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 17 FEET ALONG THE EAST 1/8 UNE. THENCE EAST 318 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 32. THENCE SOUTH 137 FEET; THENCE WEST 318 FEET TO THE EAST 1/8 LINE: THENCE NORTH 120 FEET TO THE PLAGE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHERMOTH RKUtt OF INGRESS AND EGRESS IN APRIVATEEAEMENT 66 FEET IN WIDTH ACROSS THE NORTH SIDE OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL. THE SOUTH LINE OF WHICH IS COINCIDENT WITH THE NORTH UNE OF SAID PARCEL. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. By: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys lor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: May 27. 2003 (7-3) TRUCK DRIVER The Barry County Road Commission is hiring for a truck driver. Drives truck equipped with dump box, Sfynae NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing for the following Special Use Permits: Case Number SP-10-2003 Les Carley Location: 14449 S Kellogg School Rd.. In Section 28 of Barry Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for an institution tor human care, in the C-2 zoning district. MEETING DATE: June 23. 2003 TIME: ’ 00 P.M. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of the above desenbed prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hear­ ing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (269) 948-4820. The special use application^) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signets for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meetingtiearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Bany by writing or calling the foilowing: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West Stalo Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (6-12) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela K. Davis, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 29. 2002, and recorded on May 30.2002 in Uber Document Na 1081428 in Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 73/100 dollars ($82,225.73), inducing interest at 9.710% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on July 17. 2003. \ ‘HLC Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, vto are described as: Lot 102 of the Plat of Mix Addition to Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 69. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. June 12,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 43025 File » 200310241 Team H (6/12H7/3) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE ALE NO. 2003-23710-NC In the matter of Aden Lee Lewis TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS -deluding whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On July 9. 2003. at 1:00 p.m in the Family Division Courtroom. 220 W Court St.. Ste. 302. Hastings. Ml before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge, a hearing will be held on the petition tor change of name of Aden Lee Lewis to Aden Lee Paynt June 9. 2003 This change of name is not sought to fraudu­ lent intent Aden Lee Lewis 7475 Watters Rd Delton. Ml 49046 (260) 623-4841 (6/12) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Rick L. Bolton. a sin­ gle man. and Melissa L. Harvath, a single woman, to CONSECO FINANCING SERVICING CORP., dated August 29. 2000. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on August 31. 2000, in Document No. 1048902. on which Mongage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $102,705.40 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on June 19.2003, at 1:00 p.m,, on the stops of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place tor holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10.50 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to-wif: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PAR­ CEL XT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 3416- WEST 497.86 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 7 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 34 16" WEST 248.83 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES 38*38- EAST 262.69 FEET PARAL­ LEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 88 DQSREEfi 34tegbfiAST 248.83 FEET; THENCE NORTH 2 D^CTfctS 38-38* WEST 262.60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT­ OF-WAY FOR BRYAN ROAD OVER THE NORTH 33.00 FEET THEREOF The redemption period shall be six (6' months from the dale of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) tor Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49636-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: May 1,2003 (6/12) <=We uUoued! QAcfcie underbody scraper, sander and snowplow. Transports and dumps loose materials such as sand, gravel, or bituminous paving materials. Scraps gravel roads and performs snow removal. A high school diploma or GED is required along with a commercial driver's license with A&N endorsements. Application can be filled out at the Barry County Road Commission office (Phone 269-945-3449) at 1725 W. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml. A complete job description will be pro­ vided at time of application. Applications will be accepted until 06/25/03. Hourly wage will start at $13.72. The Barry County Road Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Hastings Area Schools will be accepting bids for the replace­ ment of approximately 75,000 square feet of low slope roofing. Bid documents can be obtained at the Hastings Area School Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays. Bids must be received for opening by June 23, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. The Buckland Agency Hastings office is now open at our new location... MainStreet Bank Building 629 W. State Street Suite 102 uUiclie^e 269-948-3720 SSJJTJTSJFSjrjL �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 12. 2003 /■hea Obit wiles ...continued debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt bnd any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mads by STAN­ LEY A. BRAGG. A MARRIED MAN AND DC NNA BRAGG, to CENTEX HOME EQUITY CORPO­ RATION. Mortgagee, dated May 24. 2000, and recorded on May 9. 2000. as Instrument No. 1044115 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred sixteen toousand nine hundred eighty five and 73/100 ($116,985.73). including interest at 13.990% per annum. Under the power ol safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiN be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1XX) p.m. on June 26, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 990 FEET; ALSO EXCEPT THE WEST 662 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such safe. DATED: May 22. 2003 CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY. LLC Assianee of Mortaaoee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Aseocuues. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 (6/12) Nodco Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nick Ackley, a married man (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Aug. 3.2000. and rer-vded on Aug. 9. 2000 in Document No. 1047888 in Barry County Recorrts, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimad to bo due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 43/100 dolars ($87,976.43). including interest at 9.000% par annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cafte made and provtood, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreciosod by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 PM. on July 3. 2003 Said premisos are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 112 of Middleville Downs Addition No. 5. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 The redemption period shaM be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 29, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate *200319609 TaamC (5/29H6r19) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ctfkxd Craven, unmarried (original mortgagors) to The CIT Group/Consumer Finance. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 16, 2002, and recorded on October 22. 2002 Document #1069952 In Bany County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under toe Pooing and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2003, among Credt-Baaad Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Safomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII, Inc., Litton Loan Servicing LP and U.S. Bank National Association. Salomon Mortgage Loan Trust C8ASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Sorias 2003-CB1, without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated November 29. 2002. which was recorded on May 2. 2003, Document No. 1103342, Bany County Records, on which mortgage there is THREE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 13/100 dol­ lars ($309,877.13), Inducing interest at 9.990% per annum. mortgage and toe statue In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given (hat said mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1.00 pm., on Juno 26.2003. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: situated In toe Prairievflte, County of Barry, State of Michigan: PARCEL B: Part of toe Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Rango 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on too center­ line of Bonders Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 1329.22 feet and East 210 00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 36; thence East 210.00 toot along said centerline, thence South 00 degrees 10 mfrt- AntMPIlMLTQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU AHEM ACTIVE MUTAHYDDTX. mortgage made by Scott J. Smetker, to Fifth Third recorded December 6.2001 in document number 1070655, Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage toe sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eleven and 31/100 Dollars ($129311-31) indudng Interest at toe rate of 6.625% per annum. Linder too power ot sale contained In too mort- notice is hereby given that toe mortgage wH be toredoood by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, County Courthouse In Hastings In Bany County, Michigan at 130 pm. on July 17,2003. The premises are located in toe Township of Thomapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: The West 5 Acres al toe folowing described pareaf: beginning 15 Rods West of toe Norineast comer of section 13 .Town 4 North , Range 10 West, Thomapple Township, Bany County , Mtahigan , for toe place ol beginning; thence Souto 26 2^3 rods; toence West 45 rods; thence North 26 2/3 rods; thence East 45 rods to toe place of beginning. The redemption period shaB be 6 montos from 1600.3241a, In which case the redemption period forectoeing mortgagee can rescind toe sale In the event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simultaneous reeoM/fon wfth toe borrower. ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 46007-6041 (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 200.0892 Pub: 6/12-7/10 minutes 21 seconds West 27.26 feat; thence South 51 degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 236.65 feet to toe terminus of said traverse Ina; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 847.40 feet parallel to toe West line of said section to toe place of beginning. Subject to too use of the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof as ingress and egress as described below. This description includes the land from toe tra/erso line to toe waters edge except too West 150 feet Subject to too use of too Northerly 33.0 toot thereof es Benders Road. Also subject to an easement for ingress and agrees as described betow. This description indudes too land from the 150 frat PARCEL C: Part ot the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Rango 10 West described as: Beginning at a point which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 1328.22 feet and East 420.00 toot from toe Northwest cor­ ner ot saio Section 36; thence East 249.40 feet; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 19 seconds Long Lake’; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 257.81 toot to toe terminus of said traverse line; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 688.83 toot parallel to toe West line of said Section to ttte place of beginning. Subject to too use of the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof as Benders Road, also subject to an easement lor ingress and egress as deecribed below. This description includes too PARCEL B AND C SUBJECT TO THE FOL­ LOWING EASEMENT: Being n part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West more particularly described as being 20.00 feet on each side of the folowing described centerline for ingress and egress to be used with others: BegtfvWng at a point on toe cen­ terline of Bendete Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds east 1328.22 feet and East 650.00 feat from toe Northwest cor­ ner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes West 330.00 feet thence South 89 degrees West 190.00 feet thence South 47 degrees West 180.00 feet thence South 87 degrees West125.00 feet to the point of begin­ ning. PPS: 06-012-036-001 -20 37037. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from toe date of such sale. Dated: May 22. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200317511 Team M (6/12) mortgage made by James R. Hermenitt. a single dated December 20. 2000 and recorded December 28. 2000 in Uber 1053395, Page 1, Bany County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Bank Ono. National Association, as Trustee by assignment dated December 28.2000 and recorded on March 26. 2002 in Uber 1077128. Page 1. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage toe sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Six Hundred SeventyFour and 53/100 Dotlare ($62,674.53) Including interest at the rate of 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 10,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at toe North 1/4 post of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 49 seconds West. 546.20 feet along the North line of said Section 29; thence South 06 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds West 435.84 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 11 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds West 299.71 feet thence South 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds East 54.48 feet along the centertine of Lewis Road; thence North 12 degrees 02 minutes 33 seconds East 299.97 feet; thence North 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds West 5634 feet to the point of beginning, subject the Southarty 33 feet thereof tor Lewis Road and any other easements or restrictions of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 5. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. National Association, as Trustee, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 207.0558 PUB: 6/5 - 7/3 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made n the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JOY SHERWOOD FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. MORTGAGOR TO EASTERN SAVINGS BANK. FSB. 11350 McCormick Road. Ste 200, Hunt Valley. MD 21031. Mortgagee, dated October 11. 2002. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on October 22. 2002. as Document No 1089930. of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of FIVE HUN­ DRED FIFTY NINE THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED THIRTY FOUR AND 18/100 ($559,134.18) DOLLARS including interest thereon at 13.99% per annum. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue ot the power of sate con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. July 24. 2003 at 1:00 p.m., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan, (that being the building where tne Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held). WfSch said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wit: Fite Number; 08-0059755 PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 7. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 27- 03’ EAST. 1481.07 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 32’ 57" WEST. 175.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIP­ TION; THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 56’ 12" WEST. 332.92 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 115.89 FEET ON A 256.29 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 41 DEGREES 13’ OS’ EAST. 114.91 FEET; THENCE. NORTH 28 DEGREES 15’50" EAST. 191.25 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 196 00 FEET ON A 401.08 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 42. DEGREES 15' 50- EAST. 194 06 FEET. THENCE NOPTH 56 DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST. 75.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 194.77 FEET ON A 348.74 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 72 DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST. 192.25 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 94 34 FEET ON A 291.30 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 78 DEGREES 59' 10" EAST. 93.93 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19’ 30" WEST. 336.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 18 ’ 12" EAST. 300 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE; THENCE SOUTHERLY 495 FEE! MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE TO A POINT NORTH 89 DEGREES 27 03" EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 27’ 03" WEST. 545 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO A 66 FOOT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS-EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES THE CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST 939.73 FEET ALONG THE WEST UNE OF SAID SECTION 7 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS EASEMENT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44* 1(T EAST. 225.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 19131 FEET ON A 274.75 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 69 DEGREES 44’ 10" EAST. 187.94 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES 44’ 10" EAST, 50.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHER­ LY 193.00 FEET ON A 298.87 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 31 DEGREES 14’ 10" EAST. 189.66 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 44’ 10" EAST. 75.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 193.74 FEFT ON A 317.16 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 30 DEGREES 14’ 10" EAST. 190.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 266.09 FEET ON A 293.19 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 73 DEGREES 44’ 10" EAST. 257.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 15’ 50’ EAST. 284 67 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 232.60 FEET ON A 256.29 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 54 DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST. 224.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 28 DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST. 19125 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 196.00 FEET ON A 401.06 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 42 DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST. 194.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST. 75 00 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 194.77 FEET ON A 348.74 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 72 DEGREES 15* 50T EAST. 192.25 FEET; THENCE NORTHESTERLY 94.34 FEET ON A 291.30 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 78 DEGREES 59’ IDEAST. 93 93 FEET TO REFERENCE POINT A; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19' 30’ WEST. 336.12 FEET TO REFERENCE POINT B; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19’ 30" WEST. 40.00 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS THE CENTER OF A 60 FOOT RADIUS AND THE END OF THIS EASEMENT. ALSO SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR PARK AND LAKE ACCESS RECOMMENCING AT REFERENCE POINT B AS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19’ 30" WEST, 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 56 DEGREES 46' 19’ EAST. 241 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE: THENCE NORTHERLY 260 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE TO A POINT NORTH 89 DEGREES 18’ 12" EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 18’ 12" WEST. 300 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. P.P.#084)14-007-002-20. The redemption period shall be ONE YEAR from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CI. 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 5. 2003 ELAINE E. MARDIROSIAN (P33528) 1373 Bartour Grosse Pointe Park. Ml 48230 (313)881-0296 I Opal W. Bishop DELTON - Opal W. Bishop, of Delton, passed away. June 10. 2003 in Hastings. Mrs. Bishop was bom on July 22.1911 in Hope Township. Michigan, the daughter of Theodore and Nellie (Hermenitt) Pranshka On June 30. 1933 in South Bend. Indiana she married Allen H. Bishop, and he preceded her in death chi July 31. 1980. She retired from Eaton Corporation in 1973 with 30 years of dedicated service. Mrs. Bishop enjoyed mushrooming, fish­ ing in Canada, deer hunting in the Upper Peninsula. She loved gardening, flowers, cats and dogs. She will be remembered as an excellent cook; especially for her Stroganoff and glo­ rified rice, ’lard working, and for her love of her grandchildren. She resided the last four years at Our Home AFC in Hastings. Mrs. Bishop is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Johnnie and Dianne Bishop, of Delton; three grandchildren; one step grandchild; eight great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren; a sister. Isadore Johncock and a brother. Theodore Pranshka. She was also preceded in death by a son. Bobbie; a granddaughter. Susan and her step mother, Mina Pranshka. The family will receive visitors today (Thursday). June 12. 2003. 10 to II a.m. with funeral services at II a.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Kenneth McCabe officiating. Private interment Brush Ridge Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please con­ sider memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice or a charity of ones choice. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Sarah E. Buffenbarger GUN LAKE - Sarah E. Buffenbarger, of Gun Lake, Michigan, formerly of Kenton, Ohio died at her home on Gun Lake on June 5, 2003. Sarah Buffenbarger was a strong willed woman who devoted her life to making her­ self and the friends and family in her life fjppy. She was bom on November 5. 1909, in Kentor, Ohio, to George and Sarah (Bumworth) Whitmore. Sarah grew up in Kenton, where she met the love of her life Earl Buffenbarger. The couple dated for several months before they married. They remained in Kenton for a few years before they moved to the Manin area for work on the onion farms. Sarah enjoyed their time together, whether ice fishing, traveling across the United States, or working in the garden. After her husband's death in 1962, Sarah moved to her home on Gun Lake. Sarah loved to be out in her yard and tend to her garden where she grew beautiful flowers and tomaloes. In her spare time she also created beautiful needlepoint knitted, or crocheted items. Sarah spent many hours outdoors, whether fishing or hunting for mushrooms, which she could smell from a mile away. She attended the Yankee Springs Bible Church, where she was often seen with her group of lady friends. Sarah was also involved in the Pythian Sisters. She spent most of her time with her fam­ ily giving of her time generously. Easter and the Fourth of July were almost always spent at Aunt Sarah’s house, enjoy­ ing her company and wonderful baking. Her family includes her sister Evelyn Stalder of Kenton. Ohio; many nieces and nephews and their children, who consid­ ered her a second grandmother; and a dear friend, Eva Bowerman. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band Earl in 1962; three brothers, Cecil. Charles and Francis Whitmore; sister, Charlotte Howe and a sister-in-law, Roma Buffenbarger. A Celebration of Life service was held on Wednesday, June II. 2003 at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel. Pastor Merritt Johnson officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yankee Springs Bible Church. Arrangements were made by Rupert, I | '^^""Ntan^J^iUin Mary J. Dillin went tobe with the Lord Monday. June 2. 2003. She was bom January 5, 1912. the eldest daughter of George R. and Victoria (Oria) Dillin of rural Charlotte. She attended the Maurer Country School and graduated from Charlotte High School in 1931. Mary did housework in several homes and then worked in two factories including: Wilcox-Gay for a number of years. While working at Wilcox-Gay. she took courses through Moody Bible Institute God called her to be a missionary to boys and girts in the Ozarks in Arkansas. She spent 21 years teaching the Bible to children in the schools of Arkansas. Missouri and Oklahoma. Then. God sent her home to Michigan to take care of her ill father until his death. Mary also sold Watkins Products for a number of years. From tbe time she returned to Michigan until her death, she had a mail ministry. Mailing cards of sympathy and a Gospel track to people who had lost a loved one. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Charlotte Gospel Church for many years and has attended Ainger Bibie Church for 30 years. Here she served in many ways preparing the communion and flowers for the sanctuary. She took care of the nursery and sang in the choir. She served as president of her Sunday School then as secretary, and treasurer fix many She is survived by one sister. Doris Prindle; two nephews and four nieces. She is also survived by many loved grand and great grand nieces and nephews, special friends, Dixie Brand-Hegenauer, and Maxine (Ernest) Kalis. Funeral services were held Friday. June 6. 2003 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Pastor Robert Clinton officiated. Interment was in West Carmel Cemetery in Charlotte. Further information at www.prayfuneral.com WADSWORTH, OHIO - Rev. John E. Hom of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away May 17. 2003. Bom in Evart, Michigan to Rev. Fred and Martha (Moody) Hom, he grew up near Cloverdale on the family farm and graduat­ ed from Hastings High School in 1928. He had planned to attend this year's alumni reunion to celebrate his 75th class year. He also graduated from Peniel Bible Institute at Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Hom was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Elva. Together, they min­ istered in Africa, Michigan, Maryland. New York, W. Virginia. Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio. He is survived by his daughter. Lois (Don) Csontos-Nielsen; son, John (Sue) Hom; five grandchildren and five great­ grandchildren; and second wife, Alice. HASTINGS - Virginia E. Wlinich, age 80. of Hastings, died early Wednesday. June 11. 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. ALTO - Diane M. Moore, age 56, of Alto, went to be with her Lord after a six year battle with pulmonary hypertension. She is survived by her husband. Larry; her two sisters and two brothers. Diane was a member of the Bowne Center United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer. A Memorial Service for Diane will be held Thursday, June 5, 2003 at the Bowne Center United Methodist Church. Diane desired that memorial contribu­ tions may be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association in lieu of flow­ ers. Durham. Marshall and Gren Funeral Home. Plainwell Chapel. www.lifcStQTynct.CQin CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE #368 M ORDINANCE TO ADO ARTICLE M BKMBKT ACCESS LOCK POXES TO CHAPTER 42, OF THE HASTINGS COOE OF TOTO, AS AMENDED * complete copy ol Ordlnence 3M is available lor inspection et the City Clerk s Olfca. City Ha#. 201 E State Street. Hastings. Metugan This ordnance shall take effect and shall be in M force from the dale o< its pubteation n the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter lor the City of Hastings Moved by Wood second by May that Ordinance No 368 be adopted Yeas: Jasperse. Hawkins. Wood. Tubbs. McIntyre. May. Kiernan and Campbell Neys None Absent Bleam _______ . .. I. Even! G Menshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that e true copy of an a da fence adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 9th day ol June 2003 is available al the City Oerk's Oilice Everil G. Manshum City Clertt �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12. 2003 - Page 15 CO-PAY, continued from page 1 Jimmie Campbell who is the mayor's brother, told the council they can n?t fairly compare drug card benefits of retirees at different place because contracts vary. “Other contracts may have been ap­ proved for higher wages over benefits or may have cost of living wage adjustments,” Campbell said. “My husoand could have worked other places for more money, but he chose to work for the city where he had a secure job. good benefits and low wages. He thought he would always have those same benefits when he retired. "We’re not asking for a handout.” she said. “We’re asking for benefits we’ve earned." Campbell said she was aware that cur­ rent employees have higher drug costs. But she said they have negotiated their con­ tracts differently. However. Mansfield said prescription drug benefits were never in employees’ contracts until the last several contracts, which doesn't affect the complaining retir­ ees. “It was never in writing,” he said. "It’s their opinion.” Campbell said she remembers her hus­ band being called out many times in the middle of the night for a broken water main or other emergency. “He always went; he didn’t have to go.” Campbell said. "Yet he felt obligated to the city. The city should feci obligated to the retirees now.” The council could have decided to save money elsewhere in the budget, but Coun­ cilman David Jasperse said the council was beyond finding cuts in other places because they have been doing just that for a long time. “If wc had taken the money elsewhere in the budget, then that area would have suf­ fered,” Jasperse said, “And we’d have to face the same problem next fiscal year.” He said the drug benefit budget item continues to increase more than most items in the budget. “This is the first time retirees have had a change in their benefits,” the councilman said. "Everyone’s cop-ay is changing. It’s what’s happening in the country. Sooner or later, we’d have had to do something about it. It's a sad situation.” He said the retirees’ hospital and doctor benfits and premiums haven’t changed. “They think it's a right the city promised them, but there’s nothing in writing," Jas­ perse said. “The bottom line is, as state revenues decrease, we have to address this on-going problem of rising drug costs.” Jasperse is a pharmacist. Declining sales tax revenues are forcing the state to make funding cuts in many ar­ eas, sdch 'ad sutte1 revenue sharing with 1bJ cal governments. Revenue sharing reductions of $76,145 for Hastings will have occurred from the 2002-2003 budget to the 2003-2004 budget. Lower state revenue sharing has resulted in other reductions in city services, as well as increases in fees, such as rezoning re­ quests and plat reviews. In other business Monday evening, the city council: • Agreed to allow South Central Michi­ gan Youth Baseball League use the ball field at Fish Hatcher)* Park on Fnday, June 13. • Approved a Barry County request io provide $2,000 for a portion the county­ wide implementation of the Community Vis project. • Adopted an ordinance that will require lock boxes containing building access keys on certain new facilities constructed within the city. These boxes will facilitate access by emergency services personnel like the fire department during emergency response operations. • Adopted an ordinance that will elimi­ nate establishing a high strength sewage surcharge fee. Instead, this fee will be es­ tablished in a utility-fee resolution. • Authorized the mayor’s signature on a grant application of Michigan Economic "We're not asking for a handout. We're asking for benefits we've earned." -Nancy Campbell Development Corp.’s (MEDC) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for an elevator to service a building that formerly housed the Waldorf and Fuller furniture stores, as well as Ace Hardware. • Reminded residents about a public hearing June 23 regarding the MEDC com­ munity development block grant applica­ tion for funds to reconstruct and expand the storm sewer adjacent to the Bliss Clearing Niagra building on East State Street. • Was told by Tim Girrbach, director of public services, that Phase I for utility con­ struction (water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer) should be completed by the July 4 weekend. Next, the contractor intends to begin construction and realignment of Cen­ ter Road with State Street and continue the extension of the sanitary sewer at the same time. Most of the project should be com­ pleted by Aug. 1. • Learned from Girrbach that city crews began reconstruction of South Jefferson Street from Grand Street to Bond Street, which includes new curbs and gutters, drive approaches, sidewalks on the west side of .Jefferson Street and new asphalt over the entire street. Completion is expected June 30. The east side of the street was com­ pleted 1 1/2 years ago as part of the water main project. He said the city held off do­ ing the west side of the project because of the revenue sharing shortfalls. • Was informed by Girrbach about a pre^ gress meeting for June 10 on Rutland Township’s Section 13 sanitary sewer ex­ tension. So far, the crossing at the Wal­ Mart outlot is finished, he said. • Was told by Girrbach that construction on Phase HI of the Downtown Streetscape is progressing well. Contractors are con­ centrating on Michigan Avenue and State Street. Elaine Ann Woolston VERMONTVILLE Elaine Ann (Chailender) (Williams) Woolston, age 69, of Vermontville, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing. Mrs. Wolston was bom on August 7, 1933 in Lansing. Michigan the daughter of Lester and Irene (Washbum) Chai lender. She was raised in the Lansing/Grand Ledge areas and attended schools there. She was married to Garth A. Woolston on September 10. 1983 and has lived in the Vermontville area for the past 40 years. She was employed at A-E Hoover Company in Charlotte for 29 years. She was a member of the Maple Valley Area CB Club with the calling handle “Kitty Kat.” was a Christian strong in her faith, loved her family, friends, and ani­ mals. especially dogs. cals, and birds. She took great pride in her vegetable gardens and preserving the food that they produced. Loved nature and being outdoors. Elaine had a passion for gospel music, books, and writing poetry. Mrs. Woolston is survived by her hus­ band. Garth; son. Lynn (Karan) Williams of Raleigh. North Carolina; daughters. Brenda Williams-Grove of Charlotte. Laurie (Tom) Williams-Bradley of Longwood, Florida, Rebecca Williams-Kienutske Knoll of Nashville; step-daughter. Vicky (Wayne) Schipper of Nashville: 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 13 nieces and nephews: two step-grandchildren; sister, Ann (Ron) Blommer-Olmstead of Vermontville; step-father. Howard Bloomer of Vermontville; step-sister. Beverly Bloomer of Allen Park. Michigan; and step­ brother. Robert Bloomer of Charlotte. Preceding her in death were her parents; brother. Lynn; and sisters. Donna and Lucille. Visitation will be Friday. June 13. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville Graveside sen ices will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday. June 14. 2003 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Rev. Michael Arnold officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made Maple Valley Chapel of Nashville. FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALu COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Donald Burton and Angela Burton, husoand and wife of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA formerly known as Norwest Bank Minnesota. NA as Trustee for Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII. Inc., Floating Rate Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, series 2000-LB1 dated the 21st day of December. A.D.. 1999. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 6th day of January. A.D. 2000. in Document No. 1039872, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $57,928.23 (Fifty seven thousand. Nine hundred twenty eight dollars and twenty three cents) including interest there on at 9.99% (nine point nine nine) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having besn instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of June. A.D.. 2003. at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at pubbe auction, to the highest bidder, at the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: Ail that certain piece or par­ cel of land situate in the Township of Castleton, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit Parcel 1. Commencing at the Northeast comer of Gregg's Reserve to the Village of Nashville, thence West 82 feet, thence South 74.75 feet, thence East 82 feet, thence North 74.75 feet to place of beginning. Parce' 2: Commencing 82 feet West of the Northeast comer of Gregg's Reserve, thence West 50 feet, thence South 74.,** feet, thence East 50 feet thence North 74.75 feet to the place of beginning. Tax I.D.: 06-052-000-000-034-0 The redemption period shall be six months from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sals. Dated: May 15. 2003 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LP.A. By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.PA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR #02960900 (6/12) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBlW WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Susan Alcala, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION). dated December 2. 1996. and recorded tn the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry tn the Stale of Michigan on December 30. 1996. in Uber 681. Page(s) 989, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $77,039.96 and no proceedings hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on June 19.2003, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place lor holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there w« be offered tor sale and sow to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Financing Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ tows. to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN­ NING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 19. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56*32- WEST 348.48 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 UNE OF SECTION 19; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 16 53- EAST 250.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56'32‘ EAST 348 48 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 19; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 16*53- WEST 250.90 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case tHb redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys ler Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated May 5. 2003 (6/12) THIS FIRM IS ADtfll COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOB THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ABE JN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MQfiIOA&E_SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric D. Steidie. a single man. to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated May 24. 2001 and recorded June 11,2001 in Liber 1061178. Pag? —Mortgage Page—. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One and 11/100 Dollars ($98,151.11) including interest at the rate of 8.999% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 10,2003. The premises are located in the Township ot Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 30, Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Township of Cartton. Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East. 68.00 Feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 30; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East. 577.60 Feet along said section fine; thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds West. 264.00 Feet, thence South 00 degrees 01 min­ utes 51 seconds West. 577.60 Feet: thence North 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds East. 264.00 Feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period Shan be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale In the event a 3rd party buys the property and there to a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 12,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 214.0661 Pub: 6/12 - 7/10 Short Foreclosure Notice Bany County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES. PX. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE U-ED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by. Lloyd R. Morse Jr. and Joyce Morse, husband and wife to The Huntington National Bank, successory by merger to FMB-Arcadia Bank. Mortgagee, deled June 23.1997, and recorded on July 23.1997 in Uber 702, on page 7§§. Barry County. Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE AND 49/100 DOL­ LARS ($123,179.49), including interest at 6.5% per annum, adjustable rate. Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice to hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p m., on June 26. 2003 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 10. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BETTER DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10. THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF HEAD LAKE ROAD, 666 35 FEET: THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 567.53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST. 429.98 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST. 291.57 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 715.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 270.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 59 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 421.76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER THE WESTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR EXISTING HEAD LAKE ROAD The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 90 days from the date of such safe. Dated: May 19. 2003 The Huntington National Bank, successory by merger to FMB-Arcadia Bank Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hitts. Michigan 48334 (6-19) CITY OF HASTINGS Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis W Bozo and Sera S Boze, husband and wife (original mortgagors) io Washtenaw Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated December 10.1999. and recorded on December 14. 1999 as Document a 1039086 in Barry County Records. Michigan, ano was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated January 19. 2000. which was recoided on August 14. 2000. as Document 81048078. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 40/100 dollars ($59,289.40). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on June 26. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: • A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 9 West described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 11 of the Plat of Sunny Shore Subdivision; thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East 33 feet to the center of Keller Road; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West in the center of said road 340 feet 9 inches for the Place of Beginning; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West 219 feet, thence due South 266 feet; thence due East 85 feet; thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East to the Place of Beginning. Also commencing al the Southwest comer of the above described premises; thence due East 85 feet, thence due Sooth to the shore of Guernsey Lake, thence Westerly along the shore of Guernsey Lake 85 feet, more or less, to a point due South of the Ptace of Beginning; thence due North to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wrth MCLA 6003241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated: May 22. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 8200132430 Team S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, . t.« •» Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Brian A. Komejan. a single man. and Chnstie L. Trethewey. to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION). dated March 20. 1998, and record­ ed in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County ot Barry in the State of Michigan on March 25. 1996. in Document No. 1009409, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $106,133.88 and no proceedings having been Instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on July 3,2003, at 1:00 pm.. on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there will be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance tha’ said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE, COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL D: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF SECTION 15. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 37 36* WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 1957.14 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 47 39’ WEST 409.13 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 3736' WEST 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 47 39’ EAST 409.13 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION: THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 37'36’ EAST ALONG SAID LINE 220.00 FEET TO BEGINNING THE EASTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF BEING RESERVED FOR COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT­ OF-WAY. The redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 Dated: May 19. 2003 (6/26) E.L.S. Inc. ORDINANCE #369 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION S2-M2(b) OF ARTICLE W, OF CHAPTER 12, OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1S70, AS AMENDED A complete copy ol Ordinance 369 is ava.labto tor inspection at the City Clerk's Office. City Hal, 201 E Stale Street Hastings. Michigan This ordnance shall lake effect and shall be in lull force Irani the dale ot its publication n the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter tor the City ot Hastings Moved by Tubbs, second by Hawfuns tnat No 369 tx- adopted Yeas Kiernan. May McIntyre. Tubbs. Wood Hawtons. Jasperse and Campbell Nays None Absent Blea.n I. Evert G Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 9th day ol June 2003 is available at the City Clerk s Office Everil G. Manahum City Cterfc Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • • • • • • (6/12) All 48 States vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East coast - west coast Call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 �Page W - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12. 2003 LEGAL NOTICE . *c-, -- • 1 -k „ .'-^”1/*' . - . * ■* ■ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDCTORS In the matter of Edna E. Bechtel Trust. Date of birth: Jan. 3. 1911. Social Security No. 383-05­ 3608. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Edna E Bechtel, who lived at 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058, died March 21. 2003. There is no personal representatives of the decedent's estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that aM daims against the estate wB be forever barred unless presented to Elaine Smith, Successor Trustee of the Edna E. Bechtel Trust, within 4 months after the date ol publication of this notice. Date: June 4,2003 Michael J. Taytor (P-26180) 250 Monroe NW. Suite 800 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 831-1700 Baine Smith 6740 52nd Street SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49512 (6/12) .-t STATE OF MCHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust ’ In toe metier ot Donne M. Guy Trust under Agreement dated October 7. 1993. Date of birth of Donna M. Guy: January 20,1932. TO AU CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Donne M. Guy. who lived at 4255 Ickes Rood, Hastings. Michigan dted May 23.2003. Credicre of toe decedent are notified that al ctekns against toe decedent or against too atorementoned Trust wB be forever barred unices pre­ sented to John R. Guy ol 5325 South Charlton Park Road, Hastings. Michigan 49056. Successor Trustee ot sold Trust within 4 months after toe date of publication of toia notice. Date: Juno 5. 2003 Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet LLP Richard J. Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-3495 John R. Guy SijrcofWY Tnntfaa 5325 South Chartton Park Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Short Forodoeure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEOERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.O, IB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 r YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MNJTARYDVTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condrtj ons of a mortgage made by: D a vid L WWtey and Jodie Vtefiey. husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. fMERS*). sotety as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 12. 2001. and recorded on September 6. 2001. in Document Number 1066056. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND SEV­ ENTY THREE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($155,073,00). including interest at 7% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB bo foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubUc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock pjn„ on July 3.2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry Cou.rty, Michigan, and are described as: Fie Number. 08-0356156 PARCEL 1:A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 7. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 96 FEET SOUTH 3G DEGREES WEST OF THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF LOT 26 OF THE FIRST ADDTXjN TO GWIN S GROVE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES WEST 17130 FEET TO CROOKED LAKE: THENCE SOUTH 43 DEGREES WEST 85.6 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57-1/2 DEGREES EAST 165 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES EAST 65 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING rne reoempeon penoa snas De o montns rrom the date of such sa»G unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in mucn case me reoempeon penoa snan do ju days from toe date of such sate. Dated: May 22. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. fMERS’), solely as nominee tor Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. RETEFUJ. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 3J300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HBs, Michigan 48334 (6/26). (6-12) MORTGAGE SALE This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any in­ formation obtained wB bo used for the! purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage mode by GREGORY BLACK, e singte man. Mortgagor, to INDEPENDENT BANK WEST MICHIGAN, a Mkrtgan baridng corpora­ tion. having Ils principal office at 78 S Mten. Rockford, Michigan. 49341. Mortgagee, dated January 30. 1997 and recorded February 10, 1997 in Uber 685 of Mortgages. Pago 439; Mort­ gage Extension Agreement ot Instrument No. 1073670. By reason of such default too under­ signed elects to deciare too entire unpaid amount of said mortgage duo and payable forthwith. At too date of Me No«ca toore Is ctaknod to bo duo tor principal and interest on said mortgage too sum of SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY FOUR AND 02/100 ($65,974.02) doiars. indudtog interest at toe rate of 8.50% per annum. No suit or proceedtog at law has boon instituted to recover too debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by vfrtjo of toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount wtto interact as provided in said mortgage, and al legal costs, chargee, and ex­ penses, indudtog attorney foes slowed by law. said mortgage wB bo toredoood by stee of foe mortgaged premteoc al pubic vendue to too hip­ est bidder at foe east door of •» Bany County Courthouse, the place of holding foe Circuit Court wtthto foe County of Barry, Qty of Hastings. Michigan, on Juno 26. 2003. at 1:00 p.m., local time. Pursuant to Pubic Act No. 104, PuMc Acte of 1971 [MCLA 600 3240 (8). MSA 27A.3240 (8)} foe redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of foe foreclosure sale, unices foe property is determined to bo abandoned under MCLA 600.3241s; MSA 27A3241 (1). to which case foe property may bo redeemed during foe 30 days immediately Wtowtog foe sate. The premteoc covered by said mortgage are situated In foe City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as foflows, to wit LOT 1 OF WELCOME ACRES 81. AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 83. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. CARLTON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. P. P. •08-040-100-000-001 -00 Date: May 12,2003 INDEPENDENT BANK WEST MICHIGAN a Mfchigan banking corporation. Mortgagee SCHENK & BONCHER Gary P. Schenk (P19970) 601 Three Mile Road. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49544-1601 (616)647-8277 (8-12) Gun Lake commercial rezoning prompts growth in Orangeville by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission May 27 recommended rezon­ ing along Marsh Road west of Gun Lake to C-l (general commercial), from R-3 (resi­ dential), AR (agricultural/residential), C-2 ( rural convenience), and C-3 uses. The rezoning decision must yet be ap­ proved by the County Board of Commis­ sioners. The rezoning was recommended by the Orangcvi'le Township Board, after two hearings, both well attended by at least 35 people, and which resulted in unanimous citizen support for the change, according to Orangeville Township Supervisor Linda Blackmore. The area includes a small parcel owned by Arthur Smith, previously zoned as C-2, which will now allow the Smiths to sell a smali building for future use as a restau­ rant, which it had been built for. The once permitted use had expired during a period of non-use, and so the Smiths asked to rein­ state the use under C-l, because the land was not suited for much else, but that re­ quest was tabled while opinion of Orangev­ ille Township officials was sought. Just prior to the discussion, the tabled re­ zoning request by Smith was placed back on the table, and then denied because if handled independently, the change would be a case of spot zoning, a precedent the commission wanted to avoid. Under spot zoning the activities allowed under C-l could allow other options in addition to a small restaurant, which could be incompati­ ble with surroundings, unless the whole area fell under the same zening. The rezoning of the area as a whole now allows the Smiths the ability to sell the properly for commercial use, without it be­ ing a special case. It was noted their parcel is located near Gillettes Hardware and Sticks and Stones, both commercial establishments. Several commercial operations are already located on both sides of Marsh Road in that general area, so the change is not inconsistent with surrounding grandfathered businesses exist­ ing there for a long period. The biggest distinction between C-l and C-2 was pointed out by Commissioner Jim Alden who said the sale of merchandise is not allowed in C-2 zones but is allowed in C-l. Planning and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus said some businesses like Matte­ son Marine and other boat storage facilities would benefit by more flexible business options under C-l zoning. Only residential property connected with Matteson Marine would be included in the change, he said. The consensus of most people in the audience seemed in favor of the rezoning of the area to C-l, in order to encourage more business development along Gun Lake, and including the property owned by the Smiths. Former Commissioner Russ Stanton said the situation affecting the Smiths was pre­ cipitated by a C-l ordinance change in 1995 or 96 which was not reflected on the zoning map which indicated C-2 zoning. 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Others recalled other parts of Marsh Road had been rezoned in 1995 for C-l but that area had not been. Wildwood resident Bob Perino spoke in favor of the rezoning. "Similar to Barry County, the surround­ ing area of Gun Lake is changing to a more permanent housing status. People from Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids are moving into a permanent home and commuting to both cities, and we sorely need an improve­ ment in retail outlets and sources, so I am in support of C-2 to C-l." Another man agreed. "It's not a resort area any more. It's a permanent housing area, and we need retail out there, desper­ ately. This likes a good proposal to me. and I think it should be considered." Smith, supporting the plan said, "Gun Lake is a very unique area, nothing like it anywhere else in the State of Michigan. It is grou very fast with talk of proposed developments coming in, one off the end of Wildwood... but the need for a well de­ signed, well proposed commercial area has long been... overlooked. This seems to be a pretty nice plan. It is overdue, and someone has done a lot of good work in that plan. It's an ideal place for it... on the lake with ac­ cess to the east and west." Resident Debra Masselink said she was in favor of the proposal "because it's going to finally make the zoning agree with what's happening there now." One man expressed concern that the area would only allow businesses already there, but that it did not allow for more commer­ cial expansion to come in. McManus answered there were vacant grounds in the region which would allow additional expansion to fill in between pre existing businesses. He said "the require­ ments in the C-l district that arc a maxi­ mum of 100 feet of frontage, and 12,000 square feet of area, which can be less, de­ pending on the uses. There is ample amount of room there for a lot of different kinds of businesses. Even on existing prop­ erty, where there would be an existing use, there is some space in there for future use. "We didn't want to go beyond these lines. You have a well defined cut off spot to the cast near the mobile home park. You have a well defined cut off to the west where there is a series of houses and apart­ ments.* Those are strong uses already in place, McManus said, indicating natural boundaries for the district. ■We may want to re-evaluate Orangev­ ille as a whole, and sec if there are addi­ tional locations in Orangeville for commer­ cial use." He said planners were not ready • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 10, 2003, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. onaaeo oouae ot. impeccaoie propeny. Trade Marketed to the M ..4MM0 SELLERS/ BUYERS TMK-3M • Thomappla 1Wp_ TK Schools • Marsh Road. Wc are in the process of tarmacking Wildwood Road and Patterson Road.” Stanton said this made two more short cuts across from Orangeville to Way­ land or Middleville or toward the west. " That's going to open up more business area behind this and by the sewer." Stanton said at one time straightening and widening Marsh Road had been con­ sidered. but now to do so wouid mean " moving a lot of houses.” and infrastructure. People in the area had once thought keep­ ing the curves would discourage speeding traffic through the areas by the lake, he said. "I look for more business to go in on both sides of the road, west and east." Stan­ ton said he thought the proposed casino would affect the growth of the area. "I would look for more businesses to come in there, and condos, and things like this (res­ IF YOU RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANGE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. PUBLIC NOTICE Madison Howell wrtl apply tor a wastewater discharge permit from the Groundwater Program Section ot the Water Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality on or about Jtme 1Blh. 2003 The permit being applied tor is tor authorization of the dis­ charge ol 15.000 gallons per day of treated sanitary wastewater from hrs Howel Site Condominium prefect, a proposed residential development The proposed residen­ tial development is to be located In Section 30 ol Carlton Township. Barry County. T4N and RBW interested parties can comment on the application by sending material to the Groundwaler Program Section. Water Division. Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. PO Box 30241. Lansing. Michigan 48909 The material submitted must indicate that it refers to the permit application tor Howell Site Condominium, located to Section 30 of Canton Township Barry County Information received by the Michigan Department of Environmental quality within 20 days ot the indicated application date win be considered by the department to deciding on the appli­ cation To! Ftm 1-88M77-e5»1 • Local 1-269-945-0S14 Fax 280-945X1824 • www.tradtfmrimfty.coni to talk about more than was proposed at present within this immediate area. Alden said the future master plan for the county would allow Orangeville residents to contribute ideas for other districts to be rezoned for various future uses. Me Manus said "We know that just tbe other side of Patterson Road a little farther south of this area there is an enormous resi­ dential housing subdivision going in. Most of those folks are going to come up Patter­ son and hit this spot. "We know there is a proposed casino six miles west of here. Yankee Springs is growing by leaps and bounds. We need to look at the area as a whole. We need to look at it in a comprehensive way, and de­ fine the township, as a part of the whole county and beyond. "This is a small piece of what could be the future of the Orangeville Township plan. The request that's in place complies completely with the plan as it was submit­ ted for 1997. Those areas recommended for change will all be part of the lake area which includes revisions for commercial use." McManus said more is not being in­ cluded because the master plan is soon to be upgraded, and process in the initial stages of being arranged. The public will be invited for input in all stages of creating the plan, the future land use map, and corresponding zoning. The townships and other surrounding munici­ palities, and counties will be informed of the various stages of that process, Alden said. Betty Matteson said she saw no allow­ ance for farms, residences, condos, or apartments under C-l zoning, which were allowed under C-2. She said two banks had said a mortgage would not be allowed for a home in a C-l zone, which would prevent selling it as a home. She said if her home burned down and was zoned for C-l, the insurance company had told her rebuilding it would be subject to the zoning board, and require a variance to rebuild. Perino said he would like to amend his support of the rezoning, unless residents would have the right to rebuild a home, that apartments would be possible, and that farms could continue in agriculture, if the area was rezoned to C-l. Some residents with property in the af­ fected zone expressed a fear that if resi- See GUM LAKE, page 20 CONTACT PUB OfflCt AT THT HI TH BELOW If YOU AREJHACTIVE ■mMoumx MOWTOAOEBALE Maun has been made m tw common, ol a mortgage mada by Mark R. Cam and Janna M. Cam, husband and »da.. to Hamtoon Mortgafu Company, mortgagM. dated October 29. 2001 and recorded November 13. 2001 to document ruttoer 1059587. Barry County Records Said mortgage la now held by US. Bank HaBonal AaeocMon aa Trustees of CSFB ABS Senes 2002HE1 by aaalgnmanl dated November 12. 2001 and recorded on April 21,2003 to docunent num­ ber 1102528. By aaalgnmanl recorded by Atadevk aubmfflod to and recorded by aw Barry Camay Register ol Deeds. Bany Canty Records. There Is daimed to be due on ouch mortgega tw sum ol One Hundred Ntoassan Thousand Nkw Hw>dred Slxty-S« and 1/100 Oodsrs (S119.9«».01) todudtog interest st ths rate Ol 8% per anraan. Under toe power ol sale containod In toe mort­ gage and aw BtatulM of tw Stas ol MtoNgan. notice Is hereby given that aw mertgaga wOI bo torectooed by a sale of tw mortgaged premteai. or soma panel them, at pubfc venue at tw Bony County Courthouoa In Hastings to Bany Carty. Michigan al 1.-00 pm on June 10, 2003 The premloos are located to tw Township <ri OrengevtBe. Bany County. Mtofagen. and are de­ Commencing at tw Southwest oc-rwr of Soctton 33. Town 2 North, Range 10 West thence North 00 dagr MS 27 mtoutea 07 aaconds Waal on tw West Section line 1320.99 loot to tw place olbognning ot thia dMCrtpOon; thence corttoOng North 00 degrees 27 mtoutea 07 seconds West on tw West Section kw 093.42 tool to tw canterttoe ol Barter Road; thence EasWrty on tw canwrtnaoi said Road 230.76 tael being tw arc of curve to tw rt^tt srth a radius of 739.70 loot to tw tar end of a chad which boars Scuti 7« degreos 43 minutos 57 seconds East 229 83 teat; twnce on said centerttoo South 89 degrees 47 nvnutM 47 seconds East 206.35 teat twnce Scuti 00 degrees 27 mtnutos 07 seconds East 573.13 leeti twnce South 89 degrees 31 minutes 54 seconds Waal on tw South ana ol tw North­ west 1/4 ot ths Southwest IM of said Section. 420.00 tael to tw Place of beginning. Subject Io highway Rlght-ol-Wey over tw Northerly 33 Isol twreol tor Barter Road. The redemption ported owe be 8 months tram tw dels of such sale, unteea tw property Is deternwwd abandoned to accordance with MCLA $800.3241a. to which case tw redemption parted shea tw 30 days tram tw date ol the sate. The loredoalng mortgagM can resend tw sale to tw event a 3rd party buys Bw property and there la a amunanoous resolution with the borrower. Dated- May 15, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor U.S. Bank National Association as TrustsM of CSFB ABS Series 2OO2-HE1. As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 231.3035 (8-12) �Tbe Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12, 2003 - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES Students at Star used the words in "s-u-p-e-r-i-n-t-e-n-d-e-n-f to represent good things Schoessel has done for the school system. "E" stood for the good education he helped to provide them. Elementaries say good-bye to superintendent ■See you later, alligators” At Star Elementary Thursday morning, students sang retiring School Superinten­ dent Carl Schoessel an alligator song and told him he’s been a great superintendent. When it was Schocssel's tum to speak, he told the students that when he was grow­ ing up, he and his friends used the expres­ sion “Sec you later, alligator.” In lieu of good-bye. Schoessel said, he would just say. “See you later. Star alligators.” The students did not respond. “After awhile, crocodile.” But the Star PTO did give Schoessel a commemorative brick that will be placed in the new Community Education and Recrea­ tion Center, and teachers at the school made a donation to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation in Schocssel's name. All last week, people were saying their good-byes to Schoessel, who is retiring af­ ter 20 years as the Hastings superintendent. At Southeastern Elementary Thursday af­ ternoon. Principal Susan Linacre told stu­ dents a tree-planting ceremony in honor of Schoessel was both a “happy occasion and sad occasion.” It was sad because “we’re going to miss him a great deal,” Linacre said. It was happy at the same time, she said, because Schoessel won't have to work every day, but instead can “have fun." The SE PTO purchased an Eastern Red­ wood tree planted at the ceremony in a small grassy courtyard behind the school. Linacre said plans are to tum the courtyard into a gathering area with tables and plants; the tree will mark the beginning of that process. “I’vea tret pfinted In my honor,” Schoessel told the students, so the honor was very special. During the ceremony, Schoessel listened as counselor Nancy Bradley read off sug­ gestions made by students about what Schoessel could do with his time once he retires. Suggestions included “read, go swimming, plant a garden, stay home and mosey around, have a picnic with your family, visit Hawaii, go to Craig’s Cruis­ ers,” and “go to work at a zoo." Schoessel replied to the suggestions that “maybe we can all go to Craig's Cruisers at the same time.” Students were also asked to define a supeiintendent. One student's reply was, “ He’s the boss of the bosses.” At a ceremony at Northeastern Tuesday afternoon, teacher Don Schils said he asked fifth-graders what a superintendent does. Some of the replies included, “He is a prin­ cipal’s principal,” uHc organizes field trips,” “He comes to the schools and sees how the teachers teach,” “He delivers mes­ sages, like if we’re going to go to school on a snowy day," and “He cleans up the school in the afternoons at Northeastern.” Schoessel told the student-, “I appreciate you keeping the schools clean so every af­ ternoon when I come over and clean it’s not such a big mess.” Northeastern teachers also presented Schoessel with a memorial brick for the community center and students also sang Schoessel a song, which said, in part, “When I teach you the song in my heart, then you ^an carry on my song." Schoessel was also presented with a lilac bush; his wife, Loretta, was given flowers. Loretta. Schocssel’s mother, Dorothy, his daughter, Susan Bamaart, grandchildren Jackson and Gabriel Bamaart, and grand­ daughter Tori Schoessel attended the Northeastern proceedings; various family members were in attendance at the other ceremonies. Schoessel explained his mother’s pres­ ence. Even when you grow up, he said, “your mother still follows you around to make sure you’re doing a good job." Cart and Loretta Schoessel listen as students at Star sing an alligator song. Schoessel throws a commemorative shovel-full of dirt into the hole around a tree being planted at Southeastern in his honor. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at.. 616-945-9554 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATIEMPJ]NG_TQ GQLLc.Cr ADEfiT^ANY IHEQBMAIlQJLQfllAlNLILW^^ FOR THAT PURPOSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW !F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Juanita Jasinski, a single woman, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 4, 2000 and recorded January 13. 2000 in Uber 1040, Page 159, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Sixteen and 88/100 Dollars ($64,216.38) includ­ ing interest at the rate of 8 9% per annum Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage a'd the statutes ol the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on July 10, 2003 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described a«: Lot 2 of R. I. Hendershotts Addition, excepting the South 3 feet. First Addition to the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foredos . --} mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 5, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 PUB: 6/5 - 7/3 Notice Of Mortgage Foreciorire Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE S ALE-Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeanice K. Leftel. a married woman and Merlin R. Leffei. signing to waive homestead rights only (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 10, 1999. and recorded on June 16. 1999, Document No. 1031257 In Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated June 15,1999, which was recorded on July 30. 1999. Document No. 1033215, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the data hereof the sum of SEVENTYONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND 31/100 dollars ($71,250.31), including interest at 10.100% per annum. Under the power of contained Jp said mortgage and the statute In such case madti and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, Michigan at 1:00 PM, on July 3. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of property located in the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, deecribed as commencing 300 feet South of the intersectton of Lacey and Schreiner Roads; thence West 378 feet; thence North 50 feet; thence West 300 feet; thence Serth 542 feet; thence East 678 feet; thence North 492 feet to the place of beginning, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: May 29. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 File • 200319646 Team X (5/29H6/19) Notico Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Detautt tvs been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chartyn S. Vannocker, a married person (original mort­ gagors) to Weds Fargo Mortgage. Inc. l/k/a Norwest Mortgage, Inc. a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 24,1999, and recorded on March 30. 1999 In Document No. 1027271 in Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is datavd tofoe due at the date here­ of tie sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 29/100 dollars ($107,489.29). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale or the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM. on July 17. 2003. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 Line of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Distant West 646.85 Feet from the East 1/4 Post of said Section 16; thence West 408.00 feet along said 1/4 line; thence North 01 Degrees 44 min­ utes 31 Seconds West 350 Feet Parallel with the West line of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section Id; thence East 408.00 Feet; thence South 01 Degrees 44 Minutes 31 Seconds East. 350 Feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement tor public highway purposes over the Southerly 33 Fnet thereof lor Chief Noonday road The redemption period shall be 12 month» from the date of such sale. Dated: June 12. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File • 200320230 Team D (6/12)-(7/3) Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by FRANK W WINANS & SHARON WINANS. HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG­ ISTRATION SYSTEMS INC . ITS SUCCES­ SORS AND ASSIGNS. SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORA­ TION. Mortgagee dated October 17. 2002. and recorded on Octotx 30. 2002. as Instrument No 1090563 BARRY County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due «t the date hereof the sum of eighty eight thousand eight hundred seventy six and 35/100 Dollars ($88,876.35). including interest at 6.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and prowled, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on July 10, 2003 Said premises are situated in TWP OF IRV­ ING. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITU­ ATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNED AS A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 28 ROCS 10 50 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 22. TOWN 4 NORTH. RAGE 9 WEST. THENCE WEST 13 RODS 11.50 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 10 RODS 13.50 FEET. THENCE WEST 14 RODS 10 FEET. THENCE NORTH 22 RODS 3 FEET. THENCE EAST 28 ROOS 5 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 11 ROOS 6 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 5. 2003 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR MORT­ GAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR. Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 For information please call: (248) 540-7701 (&26) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE-SALE Delphi has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles Hoyle and Samantha Hoyle, husband and wile, to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 28. 2002 and recorded August 13. 2002 in document num­ ber 1085523. Barry County Records Said mort­ gage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1. 2002. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2002-WMC 1 unless already in the name of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is daimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety Thousand Six Hundred Twenty and 41/100 Dollars ($90,620.41) including interest at the rate of 10.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 3, 2003. The premises are located in the Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the ol the Southeast 1/4 of section 26. Town 3 North Range 7 West; thence North 20 rods; thence East 16 Rods; thence South 20 rods; thence West 16 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §60C>.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The for eclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buy* the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: May 29, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1. 2002,Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2002-WMC 1 unless already in the name of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fde No. 189.2815 Pub: 5/29 - 6/26 DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD To highlight pqsitive role models for youth from within the community, the Delton Kellogg Schools will recognize special accomplishments and/or lifetime achieve­ ments of individuals who have attended its schools, been employed in the dis­ trict. or resided within the district. An individual awarded this honor must exhibit exceptional efforts and/or humanitarian contributions toward strengthening their family, schools, community or country. Letters of nominations for the lifetime achievement award may be submitted to the Superintendent’s Office. Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton, Michigan 49046, and should be received no later than Friday. June 13, 2003. The award will be presented at the July 7th meeting of the Board of Education. Share a gift of information... Keep your friends and family informed about things going on in this community Give them a SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings Banner • Call us at 945-9554 PUBLIC NOTICE ODA Streetscape Project Phase III <4 de ODA Streetscape prefect a progressing wry wel. The majority of he construction work al State Street and Bobwood has been completed end Is open Io baffle The consvucson wus ■ State Street end Wclagan Awnue is about 50% completed end Xante has imbed access Io the area. 1b date eight crosswaks haw been completed end there ere nine more to go The fobowing la a cursory report on the street closures snd detours that wa be occurring lor epprotdmeMy toe nest two weeks. East Slate Steel wa be dosed to through baffle between Midigan Awnue and Jefferson tor tie nest one to two weeks Local baffle wa be aftowed access to aS ol toe local merchants st this area as much aspossfote Michigan Awnue wa be doseo to tirough baffle between State Steel and Apple Sheet tor toe nest one to two weeks local traffic only wa be showed eccess along ton portion of Michigan Awnue Traffic bawling south on Mchrgan Awnue wa hew to detorx to the west end eest et Apple Steel There wa be a left tum only at Michigan and Stale Street tor westoound banc etowing baffle to trawl south on Mtohigan Awnue. and there w« be a right turn only tor northbound baffle at Michigan and State Street allowing baffle to bawl east on Stale Steel South Jefferson »r0 be dosed Io through bailie between State Steel end Cotti Street tor apprasrmanly the nest one or two weeks local baffic wa be atowed access to ab local merchants along this portion ol Jefferson Steel as much as posstoie South Church Street wa be dosed to through baffle between State Steel and Cowl Sheet tor approx­ imately one or two weeks Local baffle wa be allowed access to sb local merchants in tvs area as much as possible North Church Street wa be dosed to through baffle between Stale Street and Apple Street tor Approximately one or two weeks. Local baffle wa be allowed access to all local merchants in Sts area as much as posstoie Apple Steel snd Court Steel wa be open to through baffle torn Broadway to Michigan Awnue at ab tones during the course ol the sbeetscape project TlmGhrbech Director of Public Services �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12. 2003 Keith E. Payne. 36. of Delton was sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court last month to 12 months in jail and 60 months probation for attempted first degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct and accosting children for immoral purposes. The sentences arc to run concurrently. Payne earlier pleaded no contest to the charges in exchange for the .dropping <»f first degree criminal sexual conduct. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said the law docs not allow for work release from jail. Fisher told Payne that he will have no contact with the victim or family. And Fisher said that Payne can not live in a rcsi dencc with a person under the age of 16 or have contact with a child under the age ot 16. Assistant Prosecutor David Banister said Payne used Vicodin on the victim in the sexual assault. Payne’s attorney told the judge that the victim’s family wondered if Payne could survive a prison sentence because of Pay­ ne’s disabilities. Payne said. “1 admit 1 did wrong. It was only one time. I want counseling. 1 feel bad. This has changed my life too.” In other recent court business: • A sentencing date was set for June 6 for David Applegate Sr.. 38. of Kentwood, for a probation violation of failing to report to his probation officer, changing his resi­ dence without permission and failing to pay court fines. Applegate was on probation for a con­ viction of license piate forgery. • Shaun M. Smith. 25. of Fenton, was sentenced to six months in jail and four years probation for larceny in a building, a four-year felony. Smith was ordered to pay $4,145 in restitution. He was given credit for 31 days served. said. “Hopefully, someday they’ll forgive me. I have a 3-month-old baby girl at home. 1 want to put this behind me and get my life back. Fisher told Smith. “Somewhere along the line no one taught you stealing was wrong.” Smith replied that only his mom raised him and he hung out with the wrong crowd when he was young. Fisher said. “Maybe In jail, you can fig­ ure out what's making you violate other people instead of blaming your mom.” • A June 12 sentencing date was set for David J. Stanfil, 35, of Plainwell. Plainwell violated his probation by failing to report a change of address and pay restitution. He was on probation for a conviction of receiving and concealing a stolen trailer and toot between Aug. 15 and 16. 2001, in Hope Township. • Mark A. Weems. 37, of Dowling, was sentenced to six months in jail and two Smith’s employer. Irish Construction, said Smith is a bright individual with no past problems and no drinking or substance abuse. They said Smith is a good candidate for paying restitution and requested work release. Fisher said the problem is that Smith has four convictions for stealing. Smith apologized to the victimized fam­ ily. “They accepted me as a friend,” Smith Banner CLASSIFIEDS StllltHlill \ils 7-1/2' BERMESE PYTHON: cage and accessories, $300 obo. (269)623-7158 (mraip Sale GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE is now accepting appli­ cations. Must be 18 to apply and able to pass random drug test, will train. Call (269)795-7388. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. GARAGE SALE: June 13th & 14th, 10am-? Brand name jeans, Levi, Tommy, Polo, Old Navy, Gap and other clothes in excellent condi­ tion, misc. 837 E. 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A special thank you to Wayne Sr Barb Wellman, Aunt Verdie, Sr Aunt Carol. More thank you's go out to our relatives, friends, and neigh­ bors tor the calls, cards, flowers and donations made to the American Diabetes Association. Your love and support makes a hard time easier. Thank you all. Danny Sr Billie, Larry St Gayle Thank you... I want to express my tincere thank* to all the wonder­ ful people who have done *uch nice thing* for me dunng my recent stay in the hospital and since reluming h*»mc For prayer*, card*, flower*, call*, lood. help and other kindne**e* Dr Wildrcn. Dr Vanderiaan. Dr Davidvon and Dr Papp. Sr. - Mercy Ambulance Service. Pennock Hospital 3rd floor and I.C.U To Spectrum Hospital Blodgett Campu* Medical Carc/Surgi cal Care I C U -Pennock Home Health Care Fir*t Methodist Church Pastor Kathv Brown To out-of-*tate family for phone call* to ho* rtal and me. and to Corey and i*a for the "European Ad­ venture” *tory and booklet of photos To Anna Mac K . Le Nora K . 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Weems said he angrily tossed his wallet to the police officer. Then, when the officer said he was going to arrest Weems, Weems tried to grab a cell phone out of the back sea! to call his wife, he said. He also resisted being handcuffed, he ad­ mitted. Weems apologized for losing his temper and said he was attending anger control classes. Fisher asked him what he has learned. Weems told Fisher various anger man­ agement techniques, such as repeating communication back to the person to avoid miscommunication and taking a walk to cool down. Fisher asked Weems if he believes all police officers lie, cheat, steal and are arro­ gant. Weems replied that he thinks police offi­ cers are very arrogant. "I’ve seen them do things when I was growing up like drink, do drugs and then arrest people for doing it,” Weems said. Fisher told Weems if there’s another in­ cident where Weems treats a police officer with disrespect, Weems will sit in jail for six months. • Sentencing was adjourned to June 6 for James Dunn, 19, of Charlotte, because he See COURT NEWS, page 20 Teen without license crashes car Ca//...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 NEW COUCH: less than lyr. old, custom designed, oversized floral love seat, both sides recline, $1,200. (269)948-7921 years probation for the charge of resisting arrest. If he completes probation successfully, his jail sentence will be suspended. Weems earlier pleaded guilty to the charge of resisting arrest in exchange for the dropping of habitual offender, second notice. Weems' attorney. David Makled, said that Weems knows he lost his temper and Gordon Lyons Former Gun Lake man convicted of 1st degree murder HASTINGS — A 17-ycar-old without a driver's license hit a vehicle after he failed to stop at a stop sign Friday, June 6, at 8:30 p.m., said Hastings Police Department. Ricky Filing of Hastings was talking on his cell phone with his mother at tbe time of the accident, police said. Filing was traveling eastbound on Center Street when he failed to stop for the sign at Boltwood Street hitting the vehicle driven by Darlene Basler of Hastings that was trav­ eling northbound on Boltwood Street. Both drivers had minor injuries and refused treatment by Lansing Mercy Ambulance, police said. Fiting was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way and for operating without a li­ cense, they said. According to the teen, he was one class from obtaining his driver’s license, police said. 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Kt. handicap, familial itauu. national ongm. age or martial Matus. or an iMeiHion. to make any inch prefer­ ence. limitation or diu-rimmauon" Familial vu.'ul includes children under the age of II living with parents or legal cusiod uns. .-i-* women and peopte securing custody of children under II This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which it in violation of the la- Our trade., are Iwteby infiwr-M 'hat .-JI dwc'bngs advertised m this newspaper art available on an equal opportunity basis To report discrimination call the Fur Housing Center at 6l6-4}|-29t0 The HL'D toll free te'rphoet number for the heanng impaired is I •SOO-92'’- by Erika Simpson J-Ad Graphics Intern A former Gun Lake area man was con­ victed of first degree murder Friday in Kent County Circuit Court. Gordon Lyons, 57. was convicted of shooting, stabbing afld Mining the throat'of ' William Drummond II, 31, whose wife, Valerie, was having an affair with Lyons. A mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole, required by statute, will be issued by Judge Paul Sullivan July 29. The only way Lyons can be released from his sentence is by a governor's pardon. According to Lyons' lawyer, Frank Stan­ ley, appeals are not usually filed until after the sentencing occurs, and it is up to his family to decide. Stanley declined to com­ ment on Lyons' reaction to the verdict. During the trial. Assistant Kent County Prosecutor Gary Gabry brought up Lyons' failed business attempts. Lyons owned the Carriage House Restaurant in Martin and about 15 years ago,* after a dispute over lack of a liquor license, he moved the building to Watson Township, where it was eventually tom down. Lyons’ involvement in a tire recycling company in Allegan County also resulted in disagreeable terms that included an envi­ ronmental disaster and a $3 million judge­ ment for the state government against Ly­ ons. Gabry calls the case "one of my most challenging." "The defendant was an individual who continued to try to manipulate people in the system in order to escape responsibility for his actions," the assistant prosecutor said. According to Stanley, the testimony Ly­ ons gave of the events unfolding on Oct. 25, 2001, was his downfall. While Lyons previously attempted to gain false alibis by soliciting women friends to claim the two were together on that night, his testimony claimed he was at the scene of the crime when Drummond was murdered. Lyons said he picked up two men and paid them $50 each to accompany him in confronting Drummond. Lyons claimed his intent was only to scare Drummond, but that the " boys," referring to themselves as "Bro and Cuz," went out of control and attacked, killed, and robbed Drummond. Part of Stanley's defense called into question the acts of Valerie Drummond. A month before her husband's death, she bought a $1 million insurance life policy. The payoff, however, could only happen in the the event of a commercial transporta­ tion accident, like an airliner crash. Drum­ mond was paid $50,000. Phone records showed that Lyons had been talking to Valerie Drummond until just 20 minutes before the murder took place. Once her husband's body was found, Drummond and her mother, Donna Dyk­ stra, burned letters and other items that could have been used as evidence to prove the affair. Over the course of the trial, it was proven Valerie Drummond was not in­ volved with the murder. Gabry said he is happy with the trial in that "Jurors were able to see that the master manipulator (Lyons) wasn't going to be able to get away with it." HASTINGS — One hundred dollars was stolen at Taco Bell Restaurant June 4, Hast­ ings Police Department said. The larceny is the second incident at the restaurant where $68 was taken from tbe same person two weeks before, police said. The 17-ycar-old victim of Hastings is an employee who found the money missing from his billfold while he worked after noon, theysaid.,.. _ ~ ......... Both times the theft occurred in a break area designated for workers who store per­ sonal belongings there. The case is under investigation. Chain saw stolen from garage HASTINGS — A chain saw was stolen from an unlocked garage located in the 900 block of Railroad Street either during the evening of June 3 or early morning June 4, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department. The 22-year-o!d victim described the saw as a two-stroke, 16” Stihi valued at $285, Leedy said. The case is under investigation. Quality Aluminum break-ln reported HASTINGS — A break-in occurred at Quality Aluminum, 429 South Michigan Ave­ nue on Monday, June 9, but nothing was reported missing, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. However, plant personnel found one office disarranged. It appears the vandals attempted to enter different offices, Leedy said. Officers searched the building, yet were unable to locate suspects, be said. The vandals may have entered the building through an old air-conditioning opening. A building alarm alerted Bany Central dispatch at about 4 a.m., Leedy said. The case is under investigation. Car strikes, kills horse in road HOPE TOWNSHIP — A car driven by an 18-year-old woman of Hastings struck a horse in the road last Thursday, June 5. The horse was euthanized because of the acci­ dent, said Barry County SheiifTs deputies. Kate Martisius was southbound on Norris Road near Keller Road when she saw two horses on the roadside to her right and two cows on her left. A third horse ran into tbe path of her vehicle, police said. Although Martisius was not injured, her 1991 Pontiac was totaled. She was wearing a seat belt. The animals escaped from a pen through a broken fence, police said. Patriotic sign stolen In Middleville MIDDLEVILLE — A three feet by two feet sign stating. ‘We are proud to support our troops,’ was stolen from the front yard of a Middleville resident on south Broadway May 30 at 11:20 a.m. A neighbor saw a woman driving a gray Toyota Sport Utility vehicle take the sign. The neighbor said a female got out of the vehicle and walked over to the sign in the yard while talking on her cell phone, looked around and then pulled the sign out. The woman put the sign in the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The neighbor got the vehi­ cle’s license plate number. When deputies called the woman, she said she didn’t know it was someone’s sign and explained that her friend was having a garage sale and wanted the sign to place an­ other sign on it. The woman returned the sign to the owner. No charges were brought. Jail inmate charged with assault HASTINGS — A Nashville man was charged with domestic violence for assaulting another inmate in Barry County Jail May 30. Jeremy Cardenas, 25, said the inmate was picking on him by calling him names and making fun of him. AJso, Cardenas said someone threw a carrot at him in the jail's cafe­ teria during lunch. So, he said he made a decision to get back at the inmate, according to Barry County Sheriff deputies. The victim said he was sitting at a table in the cafeteria when Cardenas approached him from behind and punched him in back of the head about 10 times with a closed fist, police said. The victim said he didn’t respond because it did not hurt, police said. Also, he said, Cardenas attempted to push his head into the table when a jail adminis­ trator grabbed Cardenas and restrained him. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12. 2003 - Page 19 Charlton Park wins grant to clean up oil spill Central first-graders raise money for tree In their science curriculum. Central School first-graders learned the importance of plants. They collected pop cans in order to purchase a tree for the school's " Outdoor Learning Center." an ongoing project to create a habitat where plants and wildlife live successfully and students can learn. The students recycled cans and bottles and then purchased a vahegated maple tree. Shown here is the class with Mrs. Westfall, master gardener and employee of Ace Lawn and Garden Center. Westfall assisted the students in picking out a tree and gave them planting and care instructions With money to spare, students stopped to buy donuts for an im­ promptu tree planting celebration. The tree was then pulled back to school in a wagor. and planted outside the students' classroom. In this activity many lessons were encompassed, first-grade teacher Jeanne Swander said. Students use plan­ ning. cooperation and decision-making skills to reach a goal and math skills to keep track of the money earned. They gain the understanding that recycling is a way to help the earth, and an appreciation of the importance of plants to people ng reminder of the students’ time at and wildlife. The tree win also serve as a Central. Swander said. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Q. Whitmore (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 7. 2002. and recorded on June 13. 2002 in Document No. 1082180 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIR­ TY AND 43/100 dollars ($56,930.43). including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on July 10. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. Town t North. Range 8 West, Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Being 8 rods East and West by 2C rods North and South. The redemption period shall be 6 monlh(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated June 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200319484 Team W (6^-626) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AIIEMPTlNGJQGQU.ECTADLBIJ_A?tY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE- PLFASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE W UTA RY DUTY, MQfiIfiAG£_SAL£ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy A. Watson, a married woman and John D. Watson, her husband, to Flagstar Bank. FSB. mortgagee, dated October 26. 2001 and recorded April 15. 2002 in docu­ ment number 1078158. Ba.-^y County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Forty-One and 39/100 Dollars ($135,241.39) including interest at the rate of 6.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 10. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. The North 800 feet ot the West 1/2 of the West 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 ot Section 23. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Together with and subject to rights in a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress and public utilities over and across tbe West 66 feet and the North 66 feet of said West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from, the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can resand tbe sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated June 5, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Flagstar Bank. FSB . As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 i roy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 PUB: 6/5-773 SUBSCRIBE to the BANNER and KEEP INFORMED! Call Us at 269-945-9554 Perfect GIFT FOR GRADS... Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor An $11,021 grant to help pay for more than half the costs for cleanup of a diesel fuel oil spill at Historic Charlton Park has been unanimously approved by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee. The spill took place during an April wind­ storm last year, and the resulting expense to­ taled $21,021. according to the grant pro­ posal. The county’s Risk Management insur­ ance paid $10,000 of the cleanup costs. After the initial spill, groundwater con­ tamination was detected, but a water quality sampling from the area last April verified that regulated compounds commonly found in fuel oil arc no longer present. New County Parks and Recreation Direc­ tor George Ward Shannon Jr. “came to us hoping wc would pay it (the rest of the bill), and we’re doing that.” said Solid Waste Oversight Committee Chairman Dr. V. Harry Adrounic. Shannon was not the director when the spill occurred. “It’s not strictly solid waste, but in a way it’s solid waste because the material taken care of is solid waste,” Adrounie said of the grant request. “It’s also environmental and protects the water aquifer so the committee felt we could do that.” According to the grant proposal, the diesel fuel oil incident happened when the wind blew over a 55 gallon drum of diesel fuel oil, spilling one-eighth to one-fourth of its con­ tents upon the ground in “an elevated area of an equipment ‘bone yard’ located northeast of the historic village portion of Charlton ?ark. “From its point of origin the diesel fuel spread laterally along an unpaved two-track road to the northeast from the release loca­ tion toward a sand borrow pit," the grant proposal said.. Young’s Environmental Cleanup, Inc. of Comstock Park and Dixon Environmental Consulting. Inc. of Grand Rapids conducted an impact assessment study and supervised all the remediation efforts, including cleanup and restoring the environment. The firms first became involved in the project April 26, 2002. On that day. a total of 18231 tons of contaminated soil was excavated by MarJo Construction of Grand Rapids. The soil was taken to Waste Management Landfill in Call 945-9554 for details. Hastings for disposal. A vacuum extraction truck pumped 2.415 gallons of impacted groundwater from the main excavation area and it was disposed by Crystal Flash of Grand Rapids. Afterwards, six soil samples were ana­ lyzed and showed “no residual regulated compounds.-.above their respective method detection limits." according to the grant pro­ posal. The Dixon firm collected three groundwa­ ter samples and laboratory results showed residual “ground water contamination re­ mained above the Generic residential Cleanup Criteria as outlined in the Adminis­ trative Rules for Pari 201. Environmental Remediation of the Natural resources and Environmental Protection Act." Consequently. 2.435 additional gallons of groundwater and 19.42 more tons of soil were removed from the contaminated site May 8. 2002. Two shallow test pits were in­ stalled as well as a temporary pipe for future groundwater sampling. Further groundwater testing in June and July of last year indicated the contamination was still present. However, in April of this year, “no regulated substances were detected above their respective method detection lim­ its." PUBLIC NOTICE COMPOSTABLE YARD DEBRIS PICKUP The Department ot Public Services muntctpal work crews will once again be providing the res­ idents ot tbe City of Hastings with a compostable yard debns pickup this summer season Residents are asked to limit the debns to only biodegradable yard waste such as grass, leaves, flowers, small limbs and brush All brush and Itmbs placed out for pickup shall be limited to six inches m diameter or less. 4 feet in length or less and shall be bundled for easy handling Larger brush and bushes may be taken by residents to the City s material storage yard on West State Road located west of Riverside Cemetery by appointment only All loose debris (grass, leaves, flowers, etc ) placed out for pickup shall be contained in KRAFT biodegradable bags Bags made of plastic or other non-btodegrndable matenal used to contain the yard debns are not compostable, and will not be picked up Residents should place the mate­ rial to be picked up immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn We ask that residents not place matenal m any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruc­ tion The compostable yard debris pickup is scheduled for the toitov-ing dates only Monday, August 4, and Monday, October 6, 2003. Thera, wilt bo no pickup in the months of July and September. We anticipate that the compostable debris pickup wdl take approximately three (3) days to complete oach time Residents who miss the scheduled pickup may take their yard waste to the compostable material container behind the City's Maintenance Garage located al 301 East Court Street at any time, or the City's material storage yard located on West State Road by appointment only Please do not place any compostable yard waste within the City’s right-of-ways at any time until the FRIDAY before the scheduled pickup Any questmns regarding the scheduled pickup tones, drop off sites, or conditions for collection of the compostable yard waste should be directed to Tim Girrbach. Director of Public Services, al Hastings City Hsfl located at 201 East Stale Street. 269-945-2468 “IF WE DON’T HAVE IT. WE CAN GET IT! Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269)948-8000 Today! 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Me Manus explained homes were per­ mitted by right in C-l zoning. He said any use allowed in C-2 is also allowed in C-l. including single family houses. He said it wuu’d not require a variance k. rebuild, he said. "Any existing non-con­ forming use would have the ability to be re­ placed. if started within a year's period of time... of something happening to it. Wc have a lot of non-conformities out there. Those non-conformities arc allowed to con­ tinue. They can be replaced, as long as they arc not enlarged." McManus said there were no problems through his office, but he "could not speak for a bank." He also said the future ordinance text could be changed. This worried some resi­ dents. Correspondence from several residents on England Drive expressed opposition to the rezoning, based on the established resi­ dential character of the neighborhood. Those on the west side of Marsh Road wanted to be zoned with the area of Eng­ land Drive, cast off Marsh with R-l zoning. Doreen Rarigh. whose home has been in her family for 80 years, added she wanted to be able to rent out her cottages, or re­ place a building if it burned. Jeff Rarigh thought lake frontage prop­ erty would be more desirable for residential use. He advocated placing commercial ar­ eas away from the water. He said the set­ backs allowed for C-l would be different than for residential, something which cur­ rently offered protections for existing homes. He wanted more protection for pre­ existing residents and meet more than just one interest. He said people might want the option to replace a home with a more cur­ rent design. It was explained if someone wanted to put up a hotel, or any commercial, indus­ trial or multi-family use. it would have to come to the commission for site plan re­ view. A marshy area off Marsh Road, and in­ cluded in the commercial zoning was ques­ tioned. McManus replied that he thought the wetlands should have restrictions, but the DNR nad allowed two homes to be built in these wetlands. The DNR operates and ne­ gotiates independently. He said the marsh is now zoned for C-2. and prefers to see it changed to match the surrounding zone. "The broad brush ap­ proach is the only method assuring the coun y's interests are being achieved. There arc always limitations on individual pieces. " Leas ing out an area can also create a spot zone in reverse, he explained. Commissioners expressed a desire to do w hat was best for the whole area. Me Manus said a lot of questions had been asked with that in mind, with county zoning and county economic development considered in the resulting proposal. "There are a number of properties that would sup­ port that kind of business. It lets the market decide w hich person should sell and which person should buy. It opens up an entire ability for the capitalist market to succeed. Wc are looking at an area that is almost a half a mile long... probably 300 acres or more... with lot sizing that allows for a great amount of flexibility. "From an economic development per­ spective. the more flexibility you have, the better the county is. looking for future growth. Without looking at any names or any properties, it says this is an area where these things can happen. It definitely serves a need for the county." Another factor favoring the Marsh Road stretch as a commercial district is the avail­ ability of public sewer. Businesses use more water and create more waste. The nearby waste water treatment facil­ ity serves four townships but is at only half its capacity, and has room for expansion of the system. It was placed there because it was an area where growth was already pro­ posed. only six miles from 131, McManus said. Commissioners generally concurred that the change was in the best interest of the county. Commissioner Bill Stough suggested some areas of C-2 might be left as a buffer zone between C-l and the residential dis­ tricts. Me Manus said this could be ad­ justed. He said he thought a lot of buffering would occur naturally. It was also noted the line crossed some properties, dividing them into more than one zoning, but this normalk happens in such zoning. Alden, who made the motion for the re­ zoning. commented that the township board had recommended the change. He said he thought the greater good was being served. He said he thought no property value would go down as a result of the change. "We plan and zone 11 townships, with Orangev­ ille being one. I feel very comfortable in going along with the proposed change." Commissioner "Chuck" Nieves said he thought it was a good plan. Commissioner Michael Barney said the assurance that any C-2 use would be avail­ able in C-l would allow private dwellings, with no restrictions except for the differ­ ence in setback requirements. Offices would be allowed. McManus said some mixed uses permit­ ted in C 1 and not allowed in C-2 would al­ low more flexibility. This could at times be undesirable to some residents. Various businesses would move in as opportunities were made avail­ able. Chairman Clyde Morgan agreed with the others. He thanked Orangeville board for their input. He indicated appreciation for the public input, which seemed to be gener­ ally in favor of the change, and for once was expressed for something other than a gravel pit. HHS junior earns webmaster title Hastings High School junior Eric Bying­ ton recently achieved the Certified Internet Webmaster Associate designation by pass­ ing the national CIW Foundations exam. Byington is the first student from Hast­ ings High School to earn the certification. CIW is an industry-leading certification program that is endorsed by both the Asso ciation of Internet Professionals and the In­ ternational Webmasters Association. The test measures technical competency in the areas of Internet, web page authoring, and networking fundamentals. "Wc are very proud of Eric's accom­ plishments.'' said Mary Dawson, teacher for the CIW program. “Eric is very moti­ vated and also possesses a great deal of technical knowledge he has learned outside of the classroom that will help him as he pursues his goal of becoming a professional in the information technology area.’ Besides his computer studies. Byington has taken advanced placement classes and has served as a student assistant in the schoolis Technology Department. He was one of the students Io pilot the Hastings CIW program in the business services and technology class at Hastings High School. The CIW program was made possible for the class with federal career Eric Byington and technical education money received and administered through the Barry Inter­ mediate School District. The CIW program is one of many state educational initiatives for business services and technology students to provide an op­ portunity to obtain certifications valued in the workplace. HPS groundbreaking set in Middleville The Hospital Purchasing Services Board of Trustees will have a groundbreaking ceremony for a new facility at 9:30 a.m. Friday. June 20. at their building site at 3275 N. M-37 Highway. Middleville. This will mark only the second time the HPS offices have moved in their 54 years of business. Taking part in the groundbreaking cere­ monies arc Jerry L. Welsh, HPS president and chief executive officer. Marvin Baird, HPS board of trustees chairperson and ad­ ministrator of Adams County Memorial Hospital. Decatur, (nd.; Robert Bultema. HPS board of trustees treasurer and chief executive officer and chic." financial officer of Sheridan Community Hospital. Sheri­ dan. Mich.; and Dwight Gascho. HPS board of trustees chairperson-elect and president and chief executive officer of Scheurer Hospital. Pigeon. Mich. Also donning shovels and participating in the ceremonies will be HPS staff mem­ bers. township officials and representatives from First Companies. Inc. and The Design Forum. Inc., the builders, designers and ar­ chitects of the new building. "The HPS financial picture is very solid right now. and it makes perfect business sense," Baird said. "It's the right decision by the board, it's the right time, and it should provide the HPS with an environ­ ment to improve productivity. It will also allow for future growth opportunities for the HPS organization." When the board decided to purchase the We’re Swamped with Quality Trade-in’s... & WE’RE DEALING! property for the new building, it was im­ portant to the board that the organization would remain in Middleville. "The HPS identity has always been in Middleville, and the culture of the HPS or­ ganization is rooted in its Barry County his­ tory. which shouldn't be changed." Baird continued. "A majority of the HPS em­ ployee base also relies upon the close prox­ imity to local schools. Another benefit for the employees and a benefit for the organi­ zation. "Additionally, the local government was very interested in keeping the HPS in the community, and it definitely was some­ thing that fit into their future plan for Mid­ dleville as a whole," Baird added. "The new building is a positive thing for the entire community and for the HPS organiza­ tion and its members." The new HPS office building is expected to be completed by December of this year. HPS is the largest group purchasing or­ ganization within the Midwest and serves more than 2,200 organizations, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, surgery centers, schools, universities, camps, senior nutritional feeding centers, county jails and other instrumentalities of government. The HPS uses buying power and negotiation leverage to bring cost containment and sav­ ings to members through supplier contracts, manufacturer agreements and equipment partnerships for the purchase of goods and supplies. COURT NEWS 99 CHEVY 3500 CRfW CAB 4X4 53K.LS PKG. 350 VORTEC. NEW TUES $19,995 continued... ‘ will hire his own attorney for sentencing. Dunn had a court appointed attorney. Dunn is being sentenced for escaping from a felony jail sentence. He was in jail for a guilty plea of carrying a concealed weapon, specifically a double-edged knife, which is a five-year felony. 01 POHBAC MONTANA LEATHER POWER SLIDER. 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Hutchinson pleaded guilty to operating the lab in exchange for the dropping of sec­ ond degree home invasion and possessing marijuana. $10,995 • Charles M. Trout, 45, of Hastings was arraigned on charges of delivery of meth­ amphetamine. two counts of operating/ maintaining a lab involving hazardous wastes and possessing methamphetamine. A not guilty plea was entered on his be­ half and a June 19 hearing was set. 97 DODGE 1500 X-CAB 4X4 SIT LARAMIE MUST GO' $9,850 01 CHEVY 2500 HD CREW CAB 4X4 6 0 V-fl CD FULLY SERVICED HARD TO FIND' 00 PONTIAC GRAND PMX SE 3800 V6 LOCAL TRADE. NEW TUES ■ S199 MONTH OR $9,995 $24,995 Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! •JUST ADD TAX TITLE A LICENSE • REBATE TO DEALER W A C Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269) 948-8000 Today! www.dr8lstxjchmofors.com Exceeding Expectations is GMC WE ARE PROFESSIONAL GRADE a Eric C’eistXKh, President Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Borne Signs. Soles Family Tradition SALES HOOTS: Mon & Wed until 8 Tue Thu & Fn trhl 6 SaXxOoy 2 Ryan Madden Sales Amy Piper Soles Chris Silverman Finance Mrg SHYICI HOOTS; Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu A Fn 8-5 Send them... The BANNER Subscribe by calling... 616-945-9554 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-06-19.pdf 2745dcf227bb4dd1b5417295c030b61b PDF Text Text The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry UHCHLCHST MT)K> M 490SI-1IH ANNER Thursday, June 10, 2003 VOLUME 150. NO. 25 NEWS BRIEFS PRICE 50* Snubbed ZBA applicant raps County Board Delton play ‘censorship’ protested by David T. Young by Man* McDonough Great Oak Catholic fora Meeting of x to take place Sun­ ol the 8:30 a.m. mass, re is welcome, young ttt Oak teas beat erew, OK t IKopte nd Mi- FrJobnFtodu cwr» ancvor umh- « wifi be canceled. o setuctea 5ty Bank and the Barry on Aging will ’Senior GtiVmt award, which highmade by people r k> civic and social Staff Writer “Censorship is a very slippery slope." Delton resident Stanley Powell told the Delton Kellogg School Board Monday. “Once you start down that course, some­ times it's extremely difficult to retreat and find good solid ground.” Powell was among several people at the meeting expressing worry that the school board would take over responsibility for se­ lecting school plays. According to those attending the meet­ ing. last spring there were some complaints over language in the play. “MacBeth Did It." This spring there were some concerns expressed about the play “the Man Who Came To Dinner." “MacBeth Did It” is a play about a com­ munity theater group staging the Shake­ speare play “MacBeth." In the play. Lady MacBeth. who has murdered the king, slowly goes mad. Imagining blood on her hanus, she repeats several times the words. ‘Out. d—-d spot, out!" “The Man Who Came to Dinner" is a play about a famous Hollywood writer who falls on the front steps of a home in Ohio and must stay in the home while he rccuperates. He and his Hollywood friends cre­ ate a lot of madcap activity in the house­ hold. Both plays arc well-known and often staged. “The Man Who Came To Dinner" was performed this past year at Corner­ stone University, a Christian college. There was some discussion this spring over whether a certain word denoting a prostitute was used in the play. Janet Tower, high school English teacher and director of DK High School plays for the past five years, selects all the school presentations. High School Principal Paul Blacken approves the selections. Reportedly, a parent asked the school board in May whethcr there was a specific policy regarding how plays were selected, and also reportedly, there has been some discussion of having a policy requiring board approval of play selections. “The school board should not choose what plays should be put on." recent DK grad Chris Hoyle told the board. Hoyle participated in DK plays in his junior and senior years, he said. “1 credit theater with making my life a more pleas­ ant. joyful experience." When he was a see CENSORED, page 2 Blast from the past Sunshine and shiny rides met Sunday at Chartton Park for the annual Father s Day Classic Car Show. To see more pictures of hot-rods, timeless trucks, and other awesome autos look inside. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Charlton Park director already proposing ideas by David T. Young Editor Charlton Park Director George Shannon has been on the job for only a little more than a month, but already he's got some ideas. Shannon made a couple of proposals to the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday night. Both were ap­ proved in concept. One idea is to take the wigwam in the active presented befteee include the type of k how his/her involvement i the community, and the who have been af- form* are available al on Aging office or M Hartings City Bank, be from individuate of the award have in­ Jones, Florence wcinorecut. last Nyla Nye and Don ihould be sent to the on Aging. 320 West Ave., Hastings 49058. AU must be postmarked no July 25. ore NEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 Prepare for minor traffic delays Workers from M-Dot finish up with some slight road touch-up at the main light in town. Minor projects are scheduled throughout the summer for routine road main­ tenance woods at the park and create a sort of Na­ tive American village with other wigwams surrounding it and a dugout canoe. Shan­ non said he'd like to create a Polawatomi village from about 600 A.D. Because he believes he can get volun­ teers involved in the project, he told the commission. “It won't cost anything but blood, sweat and tears. It won’t be an easy project, but it’ll be interesting and fun." Shannon said he wants to get in touch with D.K. Sprague and the Gun Lake Potawatomi tribe to have them be partners in the project and give it more credibility. He was told that idea had been explored by his predecessor. Dr. Peter Forsberg, but the Native Americans wanted total control. Shannon added that he’d like to have an outdoor amphitheater built for outdoor dra­ matic presentations. The facility also could be used for bluegrass concerts and artistic events. Most of the reaction from the commis­ sioners was positive, but Donald Willcutt said he had to play the devil’s advocate role. "I don’t disagree with the concept, but we need to deal with drainage, electrical and parking problems (for the historic vil­ lage)." he said. “We’ve got to put some money into that sometime. And maybe the period (600 A.D.) is too early for our set­ ting" Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick. how­ ever. said the project would be “an oppor­ tunity to get to know Native Americans better and foster a relationship." About the need to tend to other things. VanNortwick said. “I see this as multi-tasking, in which nothing gets shelved." He added that the period question is not a problem because “The history of this area goes well beyond the first white settlers." The commissioners approved the idea in concept after Shannon pledged. “1 will not See DIRECTOR. page 4 Editor A man who was recommended but not appointed to a scat on the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals says he didn’t get a fair shot in his second quest for the post. Donald Wiggins said he didn't even know the County Board had appointed Daniel Allen to the open scat on the ZBA June 10 until he read about it in last week’s edition of the Banner Wiggins said he reapplied for the post in late April, hand delivering his application to Ellie Norton, secretary to Barry County Administrator Michael Brown. He said thought it over and decided to reapply after he was told he failed to win appointment the first time because Commissioner Sandy James didn't feel she knew enough about him. Wiggins last March was recommended for the ZBA scat in a 4-0 vote by the County Development Committee. James was among those who voted unanimously to recommend him to the full County Com­ mission. However, when that final vote came up March 25, she switched sides and joined four other commissioners in reject­ ing him by a 5-3 vole When asked by the Banner for the reason for her switch, she replied, “I don’t really know Mr. Wiggins. 1 didn’t think it was the way to go... That’s all I’m going to say.” Wiggins, who has his own pension con­ sulting business based in Grand Rapids but lives in Castleton Township, said he put to­ gether a new resume for a new presentation he wanted to make before the committee. He put together a three-page written com­ munication outlining his background and professional experience. “I was willing to provide Ms. James with the information she sought,” he said. “ Sandy had made the comment to my wife that she had changed her mind because she didn’t know much about me.” However, Commissioner Jim French, chairman of the Development Committee, said the only name on the agenda at the June 2 meeting to decide on the appoint­ ment was that of Daniel Allen. “Mr. Allen’s was the only name that was presented to me,” French said. “Michael and Ellie said he (Allen) was the only one who responded.” Brown said it was his decision to elimi­ nate Wiggins* name from consideration be­ cause he had already been rejected and that was the reason for even having the June 2 meeting. “He (Wiggins) had already been inter­ viewed and then was considered by the full board and was turned down,” Brown said, “ which was the reason for going out for more applications.’’ “I’m amazed that Mr. Brown would make that type of decision," Wiggins said. “He hasn’t been elected to make that kind of decision. He should be following the board’s guidelines." Wiggins said he didn’t appreciate being unaware of the board’s decision until read­ ing it in the Banner. “At least it would have been common courtesy to write me a letter, telling me of that decision,” he said. A similar complain! against the board was lodged last April by Walter Forsberg when he applied for a seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission, but read in the Banner that Tim Wcingartz had been ap­ pointed instead. Forsberg claimed he was not even considered, suggesting that per­ haps it was because he is the father of Dr. Peter Forsberg, who resigned the Charlton Park director’s post last fall. Wiggins said he also suspects there is more to his 5-3 defeat in his ZBA bid. He said he and County Board Chairman Jeff MacKcnzie had been at odds over a proposal to build a shooting preserve club­ house in Castleton Township during the past several years. The issue went to the County Planning and Zoning Commission, of which MacKcnzie is a member, and See SNUBBED, page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 19. 2003 CENSORED, continued from page 1 freshman and sophomore in high school, he said. “1 was lost." After joining the high school theater group, he said. “I discovered my piece in the high school puzzle." Hoyle said he saw “the same thing happen to many other students" at the school. Stanley Powell also said the theater pro­ gram had a positive effect on his niece. Jes­ sica Powell, who participated in the plav ‘ Ma-Beth Did It." "I saw I^bfia^lady 1il^riflyibl6&4>m," he said. ParticipJing inltifcltftthelped his niece dcvclo|Fltlf-coofiifclMlT|ffif-worth and a sense of pride, he said. Powell said he attended “MacBeth Did It" and “didn't find a thing wrong with the play. It was positive from opening curtain to close.” Jessica Powell also spoke, saying the play was “one of the best things I’ve ever done" and declaring that she would "hate to sec it if opportunities for other students are diminished" due to any board action. Matt Harper, a 2002 DK grad, said the theater program “opened me up to a lot of cultural literacy." If the program is changed from the way it was when he participated in it. he said, “it will not have the same effect it had on me.” Gary Herbert, a 2001 DK grad and a jun­ ior at MSU. said the DK theater program gave him the ability to “stand confident" and be comfortable in front of a group, skills that have helped him compete in col­ lege with high achievers coming from Class A schools in other areas of the state, he said. Jerry Newton of Delton, father of an eighth-grader at Delton and an Interlochen student, said he has seen “a lot of wonder­ ful productions" at DKHS, including "A Mun Who Came to Dinner." In that play, he said, "the acting was the best it’s ever been, the costuming was great, the make-up was good — the kids really learned a lot. I think Jan has done a terrific job." Newton added that he was an actor in a production of “The Man Who Came to Dinner” in the late 1960s. According to Hoyle, “everything that's been produced (at DK) has never, ever been inappropriate.” Hoyle said that “very few things" in the plays have even dealt with “difficult sub­ jects." He maintained that “the plays put on here in Delton must progress with the tal­ ent” (i.e. students who have been with the program for awhile must be allowed to tackle more challenging roles.) The plays should also “start dealing with the real is- NEWS BRIEFS: Continued from front page Fountain series to start Friday Homemaker contest deadline extended Francesca Amari will open the “Fri­ days at the Fountain" concert series for the fourth consecutive year June 20. All of the concerts run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Amari created the "Boogie Woogie Babies," a 1940s music revue that will open in Saugatuck theaters this sum­ mer. While Amari has more than 20 years of experience as a professional vocal­ ist and more than 10 years of experi­ ence in the theatre industry, she also has an extensive teaching background. She is on the Grand Valley State Uni­ versity theater staff, and teaches at Western Michigan University. She has been lead instructor at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp's theater department. The free concert series is co-spon­ sored by the City of Hastings and the Thom apple Arts Council. Brian Morris will perform classical guitar and jazz at the program June 27. There will be no concert July 4. The scries will resume July 11 with Patti Ann Lea and Friends, Celtic music and folk tunes. In case of rain, the concerts will move to the Thornapple Arts Council building at 117 W. State St. For more information, call 945-2002. The deadline for submitting nomi­ nees for the Barry County Homemaker of the Year award has been extended to Friday, June 27. Applications may be picked up at the Barry County Fair office at the Barry Expo Center between Hastings and Middleville on M-37, or at the Ex­ tension office in the Courts & Law Building, 220 W. Court St., Hastings. Nominees must be residents of Barry County and must be nominated by a friend or family member. Selec­ tion is based on fair activities, variety of interests, community involvement, enthusiasm, neat appearance and com­ munication skills. For more information, call Connie Case at (269) 721-3353. Creative writing group forming Interested men and women are wel­ come to be part of a creative writing group meeting from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. every Thursday at the Delton District Library, located on M-43 in Delton. Lee Griffin, an author and former freelance writer for the Kalamazoo Gazette for more than 20 years, is the group's mentor. The group is open to people who have interests in all types of writing, ranging from novels to poetry. Plans for the group include visiting other creative writing groups in the area and possibly attending a writers' conference, in addition to pursuing personal writing goals. For more information, call Gerri .Behrens at 664-4034. Retired school personnel to meet The Barry County Association of Retired School Personnel will meet at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday. June 25, at Dowling Country Chapel. The dinner will be served at noon. Cost is S7 per person. Those who want to join friends at 11:30 a.m. for coffee/tca arc welcome. The program will be Tom Funke, who will make a presentation on the Otis Bird Sanctuary. The business meeting will follow the program. For reservations, call Joan Solomon in Delton at 269-623-2500, or Kathy Barden in Hastings 269-948-8424 by Saturday noon. June 21. Those who make a reservation but do not attend arc expected to pay $7 for the dinner. Right to Life meets tonight The Barry County Right to Life monthly meeting will be held Thurs­ day, June 19, at 7 p.m. at the Thomapple Valley Church, 2750 South M-43 Highway. Anyone interested is welcome to at­ tend the meeting. For more information, please call 367-4697. Historical Society will elect officers Tne Barry County Historical Soci­ ety will elect officers in its next meet­ ing tonight, Thursday, June 19, at the COA building on 120 North Michigan Ave. A picnic supper will be at 6:30. Bring a dish to pass and individual ta­ ble service. Besides electing officers, a special showing of the the video "Lost and Found" will be featured. The video outlines the search for World War II veteran James P. Dibble, made by his nephew, Jason Dibble. All meetings of the Barry County Historical Society are open to the community. sues we face today — love. hate. sex. drugs." Hoyle said. If those issues "aren't talked about here, then where?" he asked. He said that “theater gives the chance for students to bring up these issues under the guidance of a teacher. I fear we’re try ing to show only a very narrow view of the school. Under this type of scrutiny. Romeo and Juliet would be out of the question." Delton resident John Goy told the board. “I urge you to adopt a policy of non-inter­ ference in the theater program." Sally Reynolds, whose son James gradu­ ated this year, read a synopsis of plays that have been produced in the district since Tower has been director and praised the se­ lections. According to Superintendent Ron Archer, there are "some community mem­ bers concerned with language" in the plays that "is not acceptable in the classroom." "There are overtones of the plays they don’t like." Archer said. There are ques­ tions if some “adult situations" are "age-ap­ propriate.” School board members have "received several calls" regarding the matter, he said. Archer said the school board does not need to write a new policy regarding its su­ pervision of play selections. He said there arc already policies in place that allow the board to “have control over that." “This is not necessarily about censor­ ship,” he said. “It can be about. ‘Is it ac­ ceptable in our district?' The discussion re­ volves around finding material that’s ageappropriate." Archer said he doesn't know if the board will take any action on the issue. “The board has raised the question." he said, but has not asked him to take any formal ac­ tion. “It revolves around board members trying to find information." Also al Monday's meeting, the board de­ cided not to accept a bid to purchase the completed residential home built by this year's building trades classes. The bid was below the board's asking price of $185,000. Archer said th*. next step in try­ ing to sell the home is to advertise it. If ad­ vertising isn’t successful, he said, a realtor will be asked to list the property. Proceeds from the student-built homes arc used to fund the following year’s building project. And on Monday, the board set early meeting dates for its next two meetings so it could pass resolutions necessary to get a September millage proposal on the ballot. The board will meet July 8 and Aug. 11. If the millage proposal passes, it will al­ low the district to make much-needed im­ provements to its facilities. Archer said the proposal will most likely be in two parts. One part would ask voters to approve millage for urgent repair and renovation projects. The projects would ad­ dress safety and code concerns, such as up­ dating of tlie district buildings’ electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation systems and replacing roofs on all the buildings (the latter is estimated to cost $2.5 million). Archer said parts of the infrastructure in the district buildings arc as old as the build­ ings, the oldest of which (the elementary school) was built in 1936. Also, Archer said, the traffic flow around the school campus needs to be improved and the bleachers in the football stadium arc a safety concern: funding for both prob­ lems will probably be addressed in the first part of the proposal. The second part of the proposal would ask for funds for new construction, such as millage for a building that would house a gymnasium and also have space for other community activities. Archer said the district is short of gym space. The board has hired URS Corp., a Grand Rapids architectural firm, and OwcnsAmes-Kimbal, a Grand Rapids construction management Erm, to help detail the exact building and renovation project the district will propose and put a monetary figure on the project. The district has until June 25 to finalize the bond proposal and submit it to the Michigan Department of Treasury for ap­ proval. Archer reassured those in the audience Monday that the district will seek a millage amount that is “what we believe will pass." In the meantime, in spite of a 2002-2003 budget deficit that forced the district to raid its savings account (fund balance) to the tune of $200,000, a portion of the elemen­ tary school roof was in such poor condition the board was forced to spend $35,000 to replace that section of the roof this sum­ mer. SNUBBED, continued from page 1 Chamber luncheon slated for June 26 The monthly Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held at noon Thursday, June 26. The meeting will start promptly at 12:15 p.m. at Felpausch (lower level) in Hastings. The cost for the fresh lunch will be $5 or less. Each month there is something new to hear about regarding one or more of the members. The luncheon serves as an opportunity to learn what the com­ munity is doing. For more information, call the Barry County Area Chamber of Com­ merce at 945-2454. Wiggins made a presentation against the proposed facility. MacKcnzie was the only planning commissioner who supported the clubhouse in the subsequent vote. Another possibility bandied about is the political differences between Wiggins' wife and James over building a new animal shel­ ter. James favored remodeling the old shel­ ter while Kathy Wiggins helped spearhead the grass-roots movement to have a new fa­ cility constructed at the end of Industrial Park Drive. Regardless. Donald Wiggins said the County Board should be thankful there is interest in public service in an era in which people arc being begged to gel involved. “It seems in a democracy that if people are willing to serve and put themselves in the public eye.” he said, “the fact they’ve been rejected once, for whatever reason, doesn’t automatically disqualify them." Apple-Michigan light nearly ready A new traffic light at the intersection of Apple and Michigan could be in effect as early as next week. The initial deadline tor the light was June 30. but the light will run on flashing yellow lor the week prior. The intersection had been identified by traffic officials as a problem area because of the delays in turning left or going straight, the length of the gap between cars, and the number of gaps. The light will coordinate with others on Michigan at State Street and Mill Street, and will be linked to the fire department. When a fire emergency arises, the squad will have the capacity to set off a trip, which will give the truck a green light. Retroactive school legislation ‘ludicrous,’ superintedent says by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Delton-Kellogg School Board has passed a tentative $15.6 million budget, but may already be $51,750 short in expendi­ tures because of federal regulations Super­ intendent Ron Archer calls “ludicrous." The U.S. Department of Education re­ cently ruled that schools who failed to make “Adequate Yearly Progress" in either 1999-2000 or 2000-2001 must face penal­ ties regardless of the fact that new No Child Left Behind Legislation requiring Adequate Yearly Progress did not go into effect until January of 2003. Those schools arc now considered to be in their third year of not achieving Ade­ quate Yearly Progress, according to the USDOE ruling, and as such will have to provide supplemental educational services to failing students. Districts have been instructed to set aside 15 percent of their federal Title 1 funds for the supplemental services. At Delton Kel­ logg-that would require the district to set aside $51,750. While NCLB was not in effect in 1999­ 2000 or 2000-2001. Archer said, the dis­ trict’s middle school was “designated as in need of improvement according to federal Title 1" guidelines in those years. According to NCLB guidelines, the dis­ trict made Adequate Yearly Progress in 2001-2002. Nevertheless, it is currently considered to be in year three of not mak­ ing AYP. According to NCLB guidelines, those schools who fail to make Adequate Yearly Progress two years in a row have to produce a two-year school improvement plan, allow children to transfer to other schools and allocate 10 percent of Title 1 funds to teacher training. Those schools who fail to achieve AYP three years in a row must also provide or pay for supple­ mental educational programs for failing students. Programs could include private tutoring, Saturday school, or other educa­ tional services. Archer said the district will be excused from having to set aside the money for sup­ plemental services if it makes Adequate Yearly Progress in 2002-2003. The district should be advised soon about whether it did make AYP in 2002-2003 according to newly released Michigan MEAP scores, he said. Nevertheless, he said, the retroactivity of the law is “ludicrous.” “1 really have a loi of concern with mak­ ing any law retroactive. Nobody in our country wants to sec a law passed and made retroactive and be held responsible for what they were doing two years ago when there wasn’t a law about it." Archer said the Michigan Department of Education has been in continuous negotia­ tions with the USDOE in regards to inter­ pretations of the new NCLB legislation, and in many cases, "Michigan keeps los­ ing" its arguments over the law’s imple­ mentation. In a letter to school districts affected by the USDOE ruling, Michigan Deputy School Superintendent Jeremy Hughes wrote that “it seems that all my recent memos to you have had to end with an apology. 1 am sorry again for the great in­ convenience this may cause you, coming at this particular time. Both (Michigan School Superintendent) Tom Watkins and I have tried mightily to represent and defend Michigan’s schools and students in the dif­ ficult implementation of NCLB." On Tuesday Archer reiterated concerns he has expressed in the past about NCLB and also added others. Archer said it took 140 years for children in the U.S. to have universal access to edu­ cation. The NCLB legislation is now trying to achieve “universal proficiency" — i.e. no failing students — by the year 2014, the target date set for all students in the nation to achieve adequate marks on state profi­ ciency tests, he said. “To assume every child is going to achieve (proficiency) on the MEAP test by any date is absurd." he said. “You can’t gel there. To use that as a criteria sets everyone up for failure, from the very worst to the very best schools." Archer also pointed out that because dif­ ferent states arc using different types of proficiency tests, which are in turn used to determine Adequate Yearly Progress, the federal government is discriminating against those states with higher level profi­ ciency tests. Michigan has a very high-level test, while some slates test for very basic skills. If the government is comparing students from different states, he said, it should use the same standard to compare the students. “It should compare with the same criteria." The NCLB legislation does not use the same measurements to determine if school districts arc failing or not failing, he said. Archer said the federal government is in effect violating its own anti-discrimination practices and regulations. Ironically, the new legislation has been characterized as attempting to lessen dis­ crimination against low-performing chil­ dren by putting in place practices that will ensure those children arc “not left behind." Archer also cautioned that, if the district is forced to earmark Title 1 funds for sup­ plemental services, new programs being put in place to help children at risk of fail­ ing will themselves be at risk of being cut because of a loss of funding. The district is in the process of “totally restructuring” its Title 1 program “to attack reading ’deficiencies in the lower elemen­ tary and remediate reading deficiencies in the middle school,” Archer said. The district has added a reading special­ ist in the elementary and one at the middle school to help students who are low-levci readers. Archer said. The district believes “reading is the key to success in alt subject areas. We want to get every student to a proficient level of reading.” However, Archer said, “it costs money to hire these specialists.” Not only is that mon.c7 uireatened by the latest USDOE ruling, Delton Kellogg and other schools across the state will not re­ ceive much in the way of additional federal money to help pay for NCLB. That is par­ ticularly galling to many Michigan educa­ tors who are facing large state aid cuts due to declining state sales tax revenue. Schoo) board members attending Mon­ day’s meeting were greeted by a superin­ tendent whose head had been recently shaved. Archer said he shaved his head for sev­ eral reasons, but primarily to express his frustration with the continued usurpation by the federal government of local educational prerogatives. “I’m tired of the shearing of public edu­ cation by the federal government,” he said. “We have a plan of improvement, but all that is threatened by the federal govern­ ment's retroactive law." Great Gift for 2003 Grads... Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Keep them informed about life back home! &4..945-MM �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 19. 2003 - Page 3 - -------------• •■vouay. 19, iUUJ- Chariton Park celebrates Dais9 day with annual auto event vintage cars and trucks take over the grounds outside Carpenter Cooper's bam Sunday at Chartton Park's annual Father's Day Auto Show. A 1940 Ford finds its place beside the Hastings City Bank dock in downtown Chartton Park • Most of the machines at Charlton Park on Sunday weren't afraid to show off what they had under their hoods. Plenty of buggies could be pulled with the kind of horse power under the hoods Sunday at Chartton Park. A 427 Ford Cobra rests in the shade. A Chevy Nova (right) and a Pcntiac Firebird sit side by side for the specta­ tors to compare and contrast. Photos by Perry Hardin All kinds of automoblies, from hot rods to high dass. were on display The crowd gathers as awards are passed out in front of the Up-John House Sunday �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 19. 2003 DIRECTOR, continued front page 1 neglect any infrastructure problems." Willcutt said he and the loci I Antique Gas and Steam Engine Club would offer services in helping with the outdoor amphi­ theater and with leveling an old machine shed and cleaning up the site to make way for a new facility for storage. Some trees would have to come down, but Charlton Park would get firewood and the club would get lumber. The other idea Shannon proposed was to bring in scholars or artists for weekend workshops or training sessions for volun­ teers, docents or the public. He said many such experts would love to come to a facil­ ity like Charlton Park for a couple of days, so abour all the commission would have to come up with is expenses. He said current volunteers do a fine job, but he’d like them trained to do even better. In other matters that came up at the Parks and Recreation meeting, commis­ sioners: Shannon also said there are plans for a new parking area by the Upjohn House for 15 vehicles and two or three handicapped Public should have had input on project To the editor: 1 attended the June 10 meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners and objected to the county using the delinquent tax fund to pay for a $3.5 million project to build a new Health Department building and renovate the old Peace Community Church into the new Commission on Aging without asking the public for input. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie told me the county’s legal counsel advised the board that it was required by law not to have a public vote on this issue. Correction: In the June 2003 Business & Industry supplement to The Hastings Banner, it was noted, “Tyden Seal is now separate from The Viking Corporation, although both companies are operated by parent company Tyden Group." In actuality. The Viking Corporation is part of Viking Group Inc., which consists of a number of companies dedicated to the manufacture and distribution of fire protec­ tion products worldwide. The Tyden Group is the parent company of TydertB rammall (the trade name of Tyden Seal Company, Inc. and Brammall, Inc.), which manufactures security seals, and Telesis, manufacturer of marking equipment. The Tyden Group and Viking Group conduct business independently. I responded by contending that the county deliberately sought a legal opinion that agreed with its own position. So who is the county’s legal counsel that Mackenzie talked about? Was it a law firm in Lansing at a meeting not open to the public? Or was it a law firm in Grand Rap­ ids at a confidential meeting? The last paragraph of counsel’s letter to the board reads as follows: “This tetter is exempt from disclosure under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act because it is subject to the attorney-client privilege. And discussion of the contents of this letter may be held in closed session.* Why? The legal counsel mentioned MCL 46:11, Act 156 of 1851. Section 11 says: “A county board of commissioners at a lawfully held meeting may do one or more of the following: (D) erect the necessary buildings for jails, clerk’s offices and other county buildings, (E) borrow or raise by tax upon the county those funds authorized by law." Does borrow or raise by tax upon the county exempt the cities and towns within Barry County? Does borrow or raise by tax upon the county mean taking the delinquent tax fund to pay for a new health department building and renovate the one for the COA? These buildings are here now, with Thomapple Manor and the current health department building. Who decided this? Ward Weiler, Hastings spaces. • Agreed to upgrade Education Director Bill Eberle from 30 to 40 hours a week. He will now get about $33,000 a year in salary and full benefits. “Education is one area we’re falling down on,” Shannon said. “I want to work with Bill in putting together* new pro­ grams... Education is a real priority of mine." Shannon also said he’d like to draw more on college students working at the park for course credit, paying only for their ex­ penses in getting to and from Charlton Park. • Fielded a protest from VanNortwick that the minutes of the previous meeting did a grave injustice to a discussion of an issue. “Tt should have been more inclusive,’’ he said, holding that the minutes should re­ flect the nature of discussions along with actions taken or not taken. Parks and Rec Chairman ken Neil said, “You don’t write down everything that’s discussed.” VanNortwick said he agreed, but, “I re­ serve the right to object the way the min­ utes were written (from the previous meet­ ing)’’ 12d he refused to accept the minutes as presented Tuesday night. The minutes are taken and reported by Commission Secretary Clare Tripp, who is paid an extra stipend as secretary and she gets per diem payments as a member of the County Board of Commissioners. • Heard positive comments from Clyde Morgan about last weekend's Father’s Day car show at Charlton Park. VanNortwick said he had only one complaint, that with all of the advertising being done Sunday, Shannon should have insisted on more mic time to put in a good word about Charlton Park. • Agreed to move Willcutt out of the Physical Planning Committee because he’s unable to make the meetings. This also will lower the number of people needed to be present for a quorum. The time of the com­ mittee meetings also has been changed from 4 to 4:30 p.m. to enable more to at­ tend. • Noted the Gas and Steam Engine Show will be July 11 and 12, a Friday and Satur­ day rather than Saturday and Sunday. • Was told by commissioner Tim Wcingartz that the Rails to Trails Association would like the county to hold title to the rights of way from Hastings east to keep plans for a continuing trail alive. Wcingzrtz said the Paul Henry Trail in the Middleville was opposed widely 10 years when it came in, but today even opponents have been im pressed with its positive impact. Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Do you have the right investment strategy? The country has gone through some tumultuous times over the past eight decades or so. The Great Depression. World War II. natural disasters, political turmoil, corporate scandals, terrorism. The list goes on and on. Yet. through all these events, the stock market has survived - and even pros­ pered. And there’s no reason to think things will be different in the future - which is why you need to have an investment strategy in place today. Of course, if you read newspapers adver­ tisements or browse the Internet or listen to telemarketers, you can find any number of "sure-fue" strategies. Typically, these salesdriven techniques are not grounded in solid investment theories. Unfortunately, though, many people are still susceptible to claims of "unbelievable opportunities” that must be acted upon "right now." Here are two things to keep in mind about such offers: First, if an opportunity is unbelievable, don’t believe it. Second, no true investment possibility must be acted upon right now - if it's legitimate, it will still be there tomorrow. That being said, what type of investment strategy should you follow? Everyone's needs are different, of course, but you should consider these very important guidelines: • Set realistic expectations - During the late 1990s, double-digit returns spoiled many investors. Historically, however, 15 or 20 percent returns are not the norm. If you base your financial plans on too-high expectations, you may fall short of your goals. Thai's why it's prudent to anticipate six to seven percent returns on well-diversi­ fied portfolios. • Buy quality - Always look for well­ managed companies with proven track records. These are the firms that tend to be successful over the long run. despite occa­ sional short-term difficulties. And these are typically among the first stocks to recover when the market improves from a down period. • Slay diversified - Spread your invesiment dollars over a range of companies and U.S. Swnata v____________________________ ’----------------- .---------------------- :—"n- ;•■■■; ■ ■■■■> The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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But no matter what happens, our economy and our markets do have the underlying strength and versatility to bounce back and move ahead. By following the triedand-true investment principles described above, your financial fortunes can move ahead, too. —STOCKS— The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications AnheuserBuach CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobi Family Dollar first Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Ketogg's Company 20.06 25.55 53.38 845 4720 34.82 31.80 37.67 38.47 15.40 11.68 39.14 5.40 84.X 17.86 54.76 35.08 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress McDonalds Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF financial Pfizer Inc. and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Wai Mart 2220 33.15 7.79 8.42 4130 X.18 55.06 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $363.35 $4.61 9323.02 1.48 Vernon Ehlefs, Republican, 3rd District, (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. • Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909 phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkhdz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lans­ ing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpblrkholz@senate.mlchigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing. 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Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacoba Present Frederic Jacoba Vice President Steven Jacobs Secretary,'Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T Vbung (Editor) Elame Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Mary McDonough Ruth Zachary Helen Mudry Sandy Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Temere Bret Bremer Nancy Hothalin, Hastings: Elizabeth Brittes, Hastings: Tara Crespo-O’Neill, Nashville: “I do not think this is a good idea. 1 encouraged my son to enter this pro­ gram and he was able to graduate with his class. Eliminating the program means those who need it will not get the assistance they need." “This is not a good idea because a lot of kids need the program.” “I think that this is a pro­ gram that is necessary for some students. It can help students be successful in education.” Ronni Hay, Nashville: “I think eliminating al­ ternative education is a ter­ rible idea. Some kids need this opportunity." Janna Cain, Delton: Dan Grossknrth, Hastings: “No, this program should not be eliminated. Look at students who stayed in school and didn’t drop out because of pro­ grams like the alternative high school." “No, this program really helps some kids get through school. Maybe the district can save money somewhere else.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads acceded Monday through Friday Bam to 5 30 p m Saturdays 8 30 am til Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County S27 per year in adjornng counties S29 OC per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to. PO.BokB Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 19.2003 - Page 5 Life Walk raises $14,000 for Alpha Women’s Center More hzn 130 walkers raised over $14,000 Saturday for the Alpha Women’s Center in the annual Life Walk. The route included seven slops, where the walkers were asked to pray. Slop one was at the Barry County Court House. Walkers were asked to pray for Pro­ Life lawmakers. Another stop was at the Alpha Women’s Center, where walkers were asked to pray that God support the workers. One slop was on the comer of Bond and Michigan. Walkers were asked to pray for young women in the neighborhood, that they might not have unplanned pregnan­ cies. Stop four was at Central Elementary. Walkers were asked to pray that schools teach abstinence. Stop five was Pennock Hospital. Walkers were asked to pray that the hospital would continue to not perform abortions. Stop six was at Emmanuel Epis­ copal Church .The walkers prayed that peo­ ple see that abortion and sexual integrity are issues that need to be addressed in the lives of families in the community. The walk ended back at Tyden Park where walkers prayed that Barry County will remain without an abortion facility and other agencies refer women to the Alpha Center. Businesses that supported the walk were Adrounie House Bed and Breakfast. An­ ne's Health Foods, Applebee's, Auto Zone, Barb Beilfuss, Avon Ind. Rep., Bader & Sons, Barlow Florist and Christian Book store. Cherry Valley Greenhouse, Creek­ side Growers, Essential Bean. Fclpausch. Hasun<7S Bowl. Hastings City Bank. Hast­ ings 4 Theater, Heart’s Desire, Make Scents, Mama B’s. Mary’s Hair and Nails, Mexican Connexion, Mary Hoffman - Ind. Beauty Consultant, McDonald's, 5 Star Pizza, Philip’s 66, Plumb’s, Razors Edge, Sherri Madill - Ind. Shaklee Distributor, State Grounds, Ultimate Spa, Vitale’s and WCSG FM 913. quote your Elissa (from left) Sierra. Alexia and Ryan Sponable participate in last Saturday's Alpha Women Center Ute Walk. The 136 walkers raise more than $14,000 for the Center. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME GOING OUT OF BUSINESS 1 OT A 1. L IQ U f D Al t O • -J ^Fuller? Josh Shute "fuels up" before the walk. SUBSCRIBE to the BANNER and KEEP INFORMED! Call Us at 269-945-9554 Notice of Annual Meeting of Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BARRY INTER­ MEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education will be held 730 p.m. Monday. July 14, 2003, at the Barry Intermediate School District office, 535 West Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan. All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting. Board Member Terry Rottier prays before the walk begins. Frill END IS NEAR! » James A. Hund, Secretary Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education tKmcuuQBECuauBuau MQHTOAQE SALE - Dey Iwrfng bMn matte in to* tomia and conttitiona of a cartain Land Contract dated September 9.1999 made by James B. WHtema and Mavrina M. Wtetama. 3745 Josie Lane. Middlevine. Barry County, McNgan, Mortgagor, unto Paul Japtewy and Dtann I. Joplawy, and a Judgment of Foractoaura having been entered in toe Barry County Circuit Court. Pad Japtewy and Dtann Joplawy v. Jamas B. WHams and Mavrina WBHams, Case No. 02 782 CH, and a codMod copy of said Judgment having boon recorded on May 22, 2003, In Document 1104989, Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which Land Contract there is claimed to be due and unpaid at toe date of tote Notice, tor prtndpoi and interest toe sum of SI52.192.78. And no suit or proceedings at tew or in equity having been instituted to recover toe debt secured by said Land Contract or any part there­ of. Now. therefore. by virtue of too power of sale of too State of Michigan In such case mode and provided, notice te hereby given that on Thursday. Jdy 10, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. local time, sted Land Contract wfl bo toroctoood by a sate at public Directions.' M37 north to McCann Rd. to Thomapple VallayDr. MO. MUT RUMLY HOME! • 4 bedroom* • 2 full bathe * Family room w/walkout to large backyard • Vaulted ced­ ing In living room & kitehen • 2 car garage witarge stor­ age aiea * TK schools * Rural subdivision * Super set­ ting to raise kids! All lor $149,900. PC*15328 GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ.EL § ASSOCIATES auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, tor cash, at too east door of the Barry County Courthouse. 200 W. State. Hastings. Michigan. tost being too carry is new. or me premises ooscnoeo in sara Land Contract, or so much toeroof as may be necessary to pay the amount duo. as aforesaid, on ouch Land Contract, with toe Interest thereon MAKE US AN OFFER NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED! place where too Orcutt Court tor too County of You don’t have to live with pain! £ BL- at 8.5% rar annum and aO legal costs, charges and expenses, Including the attorney toes slowed by tew, and also any sum or sumo which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its Interest in the premises, which said Hastings, Michigan If's north the drii Ionin Michigan premises is located at 3745 Josie Lane, MWdtevflte, Michigan, and described as: Unit 11 of Whitewater Estates, a condominium accenting to too Master Deed dated 3/19/97. and recorded 3/19/97 in Barry County Register of deeds. Uber 888. page 426 and known as Barry County Condominium Sutxtivteion Plan Number 10. Subject to easements, reservations, restric­ tions and Imitations of record. If any. Irving Township, Barry County. Mfchigan. 570 Tanner Lake Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 12691945 5105 During the six months immodtateiy fotiowing ths sate, toe property may be redeemed. This is an attemot to collect a debt Any information obtained w» bo used for that purpose. Dated: June 4.2003 DOORNBOS 5 HOEKSEMA Attorneys for Paul and Dtann Joplawy Douglas Doombos (P25171) 2932 East Paris. SE Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 (616) 957-4950 (7/3) Nashville Family Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 Blue Cross PPO, Medicare, PPOM Provider www.nashvillectiiropracticcenter.net________ 3 34 W Main St Ionia, Ml 48846 16161527 4250 STORES WILL CLOSE AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE! All inventories must be liquidated No sales to wholesale dealers ( ash, check. credit card. or evten. qualified customers •Prices below manutacturers minimum pricing standard will not be published �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 19. 2003 Linda McLain Gene W. Brandt JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Gene W. Brandt, age 74. of Johr lown Township, died Thursday. June 12. 2003 at home. He was bom January 28. 1929. in Hickory Comers, the son of Arthur and Evelyn (Winslow) Brandt. Mr. Brandt was employed as an auto body repairman for several area dealerships and body shops. He retied in 1980. He was also the owner of Brandt's Christmas Tree Farm for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, painting, antique collecting a"d gardening. Mr. Brandt married the former Nancy Chase on July 9. 1949 in Baltic Creek. She survives him. He is also survived by his son Gary (Patti) Brandt of Bellevue and his daughter Terry (Greg) Ray mond of Grand Rapids. He also leaves his grandchildren Scott Brandt. Bonnie Brandt. Katie Birches. Tracy Roush. Nick Roush, Clay Raymond and his four great grandchildren. He was pccedcd in death by his brother. Kent Brandt, in 1931. Funeral senices were held Saturday. June 14. 2003 at Royal Funeral home. Interment was at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Lifespan/Good Samaritan Hospice Care or the American Heart Association. FOWLERVILLE - Linda McClain, age 51, of Fowlerville, died Wednesday. June II. 2003 at St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital. Linda was bom Sept. 23. 1951 in Hastings the daughter of John and Connie (Woodmansee) Richardson. She was a married to Johnnie E McClain on Sept. 17, 1973. Linda was a self employed seamstress, working with S+K Outlet and the Big + Tall Shop. She w as a member of the Mason Road Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband. Johnnie of Fowlerville; mother. Connie Richardson of Middleville; two brothers. John Richardson Jr. and David Richardson; two sisters, Nancy Hall and Joy Richardson; mother- and father-in-law, John and Frances McClain; nine nephews; three brothers-in-law, Don McClain. Kenneth McClain and Tommy McClain. Preceding her in death was her father. John. Funeral sen ices were held Monday. June 16. 2003 at Dillingham Liverance Niblack Funeral Home. Pastor Mark Jones of Mason Road Baptist Church officiated. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Dillingham Livcrance Niblack Funeral Home. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HOPE UNITED PLEASANTS IEW METHODIST CHURCH FAMILY CHURCH Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 2601 M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Olmstead. Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. day Service: 9.30 a.m.. Sunday hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednes­ School IIO a.m.; Sunday Evening day A Thursday 9 a.m to I p m . Service 6 00 p.m.; Bible Study & Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m Sunday Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6.30 Schoo: 10:45 a m. Morning Wor­ p.m. ship. Sunday 5-7 p m Youth Fellow ­ Pastor. 49050. Steve ship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening ser­ ST. ROSE vice 600 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. CATHOLIC CHURCH Pioneer Club (Gr. K-8). (Serving 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 30 a m and lift) a.m; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) (Pioneer's does not meet in the summer, the program will begin tn Sept.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided) HASTINGS SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN 1674 West State Road. Hastings, CHURCH Mich. W. Clayton Garmon. Pastor. 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services - Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11.00 all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion Wednesday Sunday Evening Prayer services 600 p.m Evening Service, 6100 p m Wednev <*•4 acttvUMs 7:00 pan. are; Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948­ Nursery a.m. provided. 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of inrough 7 or first grade). Kids Club Common Prayer used for all ser­ or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz dent (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No Synod). Anglican Church (Canada FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WEI COME CORNERS 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor UNITED METHODIST Dan Cume, Senior Pastor. Pastor CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White, Youth. 9:30 a.m. 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367­ Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 11:00 tun.; Sunday School. 10 aan. 6 00 pje.. Evening Service; 7 DO for all ages. p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m . Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible CHURCH Study. Choir practice. Cali Church -Member Chunh of rhe VbrUWide Office. 948-8004 for information on Anglican MOPS. Communion." 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: 945-3014. (616) Rev. The Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Mr. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH F. William Voetbcrg. Director of 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and Ml 49073. Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) 10 am. Children's Chanel and Sun­ 852-9228. Morning Celebration <0 day School at 10 am. Sunday Nurs­ a.m. Fellowship Tice before the ser­ ery Available at 10 aan. vice. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ CHURCH OF THE istry. leadership training NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am. Morning Worship Service; 6 00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7.-00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint filled church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd . Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun Praise A Wontup 1030am, 600 pm. Wed 6 30 p.m Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David CEDAR CREEK BIBLE and Row MacDonald An oasu of Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor God's love "Where Everyone is Some­ Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Nor­ one Special." For information call I- ton 616-731-5194 or 1-S17-852-I8O6 Phnrx 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.ot; Worship 11.*00 aan.; Evening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 pm. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair acces­ QUIMBY UNITED sible and elev ator METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. BARRY COUNTY' a.m-11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058. Sunday School 9:30: Church Service 10:30 am (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml COUNTRY CHAPEL ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9: 30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood Sl. Rev. Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday School for all ages at 9 30 am and worship service at 1030 am. Coffee and Cookies will be available be­ tween the worship Venice and Sun­ day School. Our New Sunday School formal offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes tor adults and our “Kid's Tune" i* a great time of cele­ brating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade’ Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Acroas from Tom's Market). We look forward to wor­ shipping with you. age limits. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 1100 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH David Roper. Sen mg the Needs of 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Our Neighbors' (Philippians 2:4) Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne HOW Dot ten Mom son Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a m.; Sunday Please join us Sunday: Bible Class MAY WE HELP YOU? IODO a.nt; Worship 11 DO am. 600 School 11:15 am Nursery provided pm. Wednesday: Bible Class 7.00 Junior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Saturday pm . Classes for all ages. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A For more information call the church mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. office Hastmgv Mass Sunday at 9 30 am GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street Hastings Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor Thursday. June 19 - 11:30­ 1:00 p.m. Prayer Vigil. Fnday. June 20 -High School Youth Group to Cedar Point Saturday. June 121 High School Group to Cedar Point. 11.00 am. Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 8 00 p.m. Narcotics Anony­ mous. Sunday. June 22 - 800 A 10: 00 am. Worship. Monday. June 23 - 700 p.m. Vision Team Meeting. Tuesday. June 24 - 700 p.m. Inquir­ ers!; 7D0 pm. Overeaten Anony­ mous. Wednesday. June 25 • 700 p.m. Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) fumc0 voyager net. Barner free building with elevator to all floors Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Direc­ tor of Christian Education, Norm Bouma Music Director, Enn Rior­ dan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 am. - Sunday School. 9.30 am. LIVE! Under the Dome (Contempo­ rary service X Junior Church. Sunday School 1030 am - Refreshments: 11O0 am Traditional Service. Sun­ day School. Nursery to provided dur­ ing both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 6.00 p.m LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. Thursday nights 7:00 p.m prayer meeting in the Lounge. Starting June I - Summer Worship Schedule 8:30 am LIVE! Under the Dome. Junior Church; 9:30 am. Refreshment*; 10:00 am Traditional Service FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9.00 am. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:10 am Church School for all ages. 10:30 am. Contemporary Worship The 9:00 Servire is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 11: 20 Senice is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided dunng both ser­ vices SPECIAL EVENTS - Sunday. June 22 - Middle High Whilecaps Baseball game This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB LNCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings Patricia Louise Elwood Arce MOUNTAIN VIEW. CA Patricia Louise Elwood Arce was bom in Battle Creek, Michigan on September 27, 1934. Ms. Arce died of cancer on May 23,2003 at the Mountain View. CA , El Camino Hospital with her family by her side. Pat is survived by her husband Bennie. They met and married 48 years ago while both were serving in the U.S.A.F. stationed in Newburgh, New York. She is also survived by her children Jeffery L. and Andrew B. Arce and Lynne D. (Richard) Durr, h-r siblings Margaret (Walter) Eavey and Loyd, Thomas (Janet) and Jadyn Elwood, her grandchildren Benicia (Jason) Kyle and Mark and Sarah Arce and Eddie Meehan, Lani (Dale) Cline and Jose Aguilera, and great-grandchildren Elwood Kyle and Angel Cline. She was also fortunate to have numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. As a longtime resident of Santa Clara. CA, Pal enjoyed working for the U.S. Post Office, doing consumer surveys, census jobs, volunteering for Planned Parenthood, and most of all caring for her family. She loved games of chance and skill, historical buildings, antiquing, but above all, without a doubt, she loved parting. Pat will be remeMtered for the way she listened and cared about everyone and all things, her smile, especially laughing with her loved ones, and, yes, even her inten­ tional ‘growl’ when displeased. Patricia will be laid to rest in Middleville's Mt Hope Cemetery at I pm on June 21,2003. Family and friends are invited to a cele­ bration of her life at 2 pm to 5 pm where she grew up at 208 Lem Paul Street. Middleville. Lloyd A. Linsea GRAND RAPIDS - Lloyd A. Linsea. age 70, of Grand Rapids, died Sunday. June 15, 2003 al St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Linsea was bom on August 18. 1932 in Grand Rapids, the son of Lloyd C. and Frances L. (Loftus) Linsea. He was a life­ long Grand Rapids area resident. He was employed as a property caretaker most of his working life. Mr. Linsea is survived by his sister. JoAnne Lamphiere of Forrest Hills. California; nephews and nieces, Dan and Renee Lamphiere, Jayrne and Ken Ruyle. Sandra and John Harris. Dianne Perry. Scott Lamphiere; 19 grand nephews and nieces and many cousins. Respecting his wishes, private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastinrs Thelma G. Schweder GRAND RAPIDS - Thelma G. Schweder (Tuel. Haughey. Price), age 88, of Grand Rapids, died Saturday. June 14, 2003. She was preceded in death by her hus­ bands, Grover (Bud) Haughey, Keith Price, Herbert Schweder; her parents. Clyde and I etha Tuel; brothers, Kenneth and Gordon Tuel. She is survived by her son. Larry and Frances Haughey; grandchildren. Kristin. Christopher and Patrick. Thelma spent her early years in Michigan City. Indiana. She raised Larry in Hastings, and retired to Spring Hill, Florida. The last few years she lived in Heather Hills Retirement Village in Grand Rapids, where she enjoyed helping others. Interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery in Michigan City. Indiana. Arrangements were made byO’BrienEggebeen-Gerst. www.gerstfuneralhomes.com. BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY’ Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan More OBITUARIES on page 15 Ermine Marie Brown MIDDLEVILLE - Ermine Marie Brown, age 54. of Middleville, passed away June 14. 2003 at home. Ermine Marie Brown was bom on March 23. 1949 in Grand Rapids. Michigan, the daughter of James H. and Kathryn L. (Fleak) Featherly. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg schools and graduated in 1967. She retired from Atwood Corp, in Lowell, after 31 years of service. Ermine Marie, was an avid reader, she enjoyed bowling, shopping, and playing cards. Most of all. site was a can ng, loving, mother and sister, doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her son, Bobby J. Brown of Middleville; five sisters, Beverly Taylor of Lowell. Helene Featherly of Middleville, Sandra Anderson of Edmore. Linda Furrow of Middleville, Robin (Hank) Dunbar of Battle Creek; five broth­ ers, tia.mond (Jean) Featherly of Battle Creek. Carl (ray) Featherly of Hastings. George (Jackie) Featherly of Edmore, Jim (Ellen) Featherly of Delton. Victor Featherly of Middleville; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Fay Feathering officiated. Interment Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Timothy S. Dahms LAKE ODESSA - Timothy S. Dahms, age 48. of Lake Odessa, passed away sud­ denly on Sunday morning, June 15, 2003. Tim was bom in Lansing on April 3. 1955 to Joseph and Marilyn (Sutherland) Dahms. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1974 and married Penny Smith on October 7. 1978. Tim had been employed with General Motors since 1976. primarily in Lansing where he had held several positions, most recently as a repairman. Among the things that Tim enjoyed, were his boat and fishing on the Great Lakes, deer camp with his friends. Red Wings hockey, and U of M football. Go Blue! Tim is survived by his wife. Penny; his children, Jason Scheid. Andrea Dahms, and Amanda Dahms; his mother. Marilyn Dahms; his brothers. Joe (Sue) Dahms. Mitch (Rose) Dahms. Andy Dahms, and Jeff Dahms; his mother-in-law, Alma Smith; and many other relatives and friends. His father. Joseph Dahms, preceded him in death. A memorial service for Tim will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday. June 21. 2003 at the Zion Lutheran Church. There will be no funeral home visitation. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Vondah A. Powers HASTINGS - Vondah A. Powers, age 86. of Hastings, died June 14, 2003 at Tendercare, Hastings. She was born March 23, 1917 to Harlan and Zena (Bailey) Wertman in Hickory Comers. She graduated from Galesburg High School. She worked for the Battle Creek Credit Union for 13 years. She married Glenn Powers in 1953. He died in 1998. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Veryl VanAuken and Veklah Boyle. She is survived by a nephew. Larry (Jill) VanAuken of Battle Creek. Service were held Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens Chapel. Memorials may go to a charity of one’s choice. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuncralhome.com Virginia E. Wlinich HASTINGS - Virginia E “Aunt Ginny.” Wlinich. age 80. of Hastings, died Wednesday. June II. 2003 in Pennock Hospital. Born July 22. 1922 in Battle Creek the daughter of Clarence and Martha (Bond) Yoho. Reared in the Battle Creek area and attended schools there. Married Orville Ballance in 1939 and he died in 1959. Married Peter Wlinich in 1963 and he died in 1977. She lived in the Hastings area for many years. She managed the former Saxon Drive-In Restaurant in Hastings for a time and then went sc work for Hastings Manufacturing Company in 1957. retiring in 1982. Virginia enjoyed her birds and nature of all kinds. She enjoyed hunting. Gshing. and camping at Round l^ikc. Garage saling was her hobby of choice in later years. She loved a gixxl story and brought laughter to many. Virginia is survived by special nieces Rhonda Yoho of Battle Creek and Kay Burghdoff in Hastings. Many other nieces and nephews; sister-in-laws Peg Cokonougher of Battle Creek and Arlene Yoho of Bristol l-akc; step-daughter. NancecVeiga of Washington stale; slcpgrandchildrcn and step-great grandchMrtrcn Preceded in death by her pareas;‘bidd­ ers, Dwain. Clifford. Frankie and Donnie Yoho. A Celebration of Life sen-ice, with shar­ ing by family and friends, was held Wednesday. June 18. 2003 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made io the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Walter W. Chadwick Walter W. Chadwick, age 85. passed away Sunday, June 15, 2003. He was bom April 12, 1918. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Webster) Chadwick; his son. Christopher of Palm Bay. Honda; his daughters, Virginia (James) Chapman of Kentwood. Shirley of Texas; his stepsons, James (Susan) Webster. John (Barbara) Webster, Richard (Kristie) Webster; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Walter was a corporate pilot for Import Motors for 25 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thursday. June 19. 2003 at 10 am. at Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. 314 E. Main St.. Middleville. Interment St. Mary ’s Church. A Rosary Service will be held st 9:30 a.m. at the church. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to a charity of one’s choice. Wayne Lester Hull HASTINGS - Wayne Ix-stcr Hull, age 70. of Hastings, died Saturday, June 14. 2003 at Tendercan: of Hastings. He was bom January 26, 1933 in Saranac. Michigan, the son of Elmer G. and Lucy (Frye) Hull. He attended the Little Red Brick School. Wavne married Norma L Pennington. May 9. 1954. His employment included E W. Bliss. Johnson Iron and Huver’s in Charlotte. Wayne enjoyed collecting cars and trav­ eling. He was a great father and will be sadly missed by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons. Steven and Wayne. Jr. Surviving arc his wife. Norma of Hastings; son, Gregory (Diane) Hull; three daughters. Darlene (Vincent) Basler of Hastings. Laura Covillc of Portage, Leisha Hull of Hastings; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers. Clarence (Helen) Hull of Vandalia. Lawrence (Geraldine) Hull of Hastings; two sisters. Doris Gates of Middleville and Wanda Hull of Grand Rapids; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesday. June 18. 2003. al Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements are by Funeral Home in Hastings. the Girrbach �The Hastings Banner - Thursoav. June 18. 2003 - Page 7 Norman E. Stanton will Cramers to observe celebrate 90th birthday golden anniversary Shoup-Fields to wed Sept. 6 John and Brenda Shoup with Harold and Symone Fields, all of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their chil­ dren, Amanda J. Shoup to William D. Fields. Amanda is a 2002 Lakewood High School graduate and is currently working at the Thomapple Manor in Hastings. William is a 2002 Hastings High School graduate and is currently working at Felpausch in Hastings. They are planning a Sept. 6, 2003 wed­ ding and will reside in Hastings. Norman E. Stanton of Lacey, MI will be celebrating his 90th birthday June 28, 2003 at Nashville United Methodist Church. Nashville, MI. comer of Washington and State St., (turn east at Washington from M­ 66) 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts please. Friends and relatives are invited to join him and enjoy this special day. If you can’t be with us this day. a card can be sent to him at 10215 S. Case Rd.. Dowling. MI 49050. Straley-Cole exchange vows Deborah Marie Straley and Michael Lee Cole exchanged their wedding vows on April 6, 2003 on Sand Key Beach in Florida. They have three children, Michael, Amanda and Austin and now reside in Hastings. BOY, Eli Kevin, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 6, 2003 at 7 a.m. to Rose and Michael Beck of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, John Matthew, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 2. 2003 at 8:31 a.m. to Michael and Stacia Tellkamp of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Juliann Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Madills to celebrate golden anniversary A 50th wedding anniversary will be observed on June 27, 2003 bv Franklin R. Madill and Donna R. (McKeague) Madill. The couple were married in Davenport, Iowa where Franklin met Donna while stationed in the U.S. Navy. The couple have three sons, Tim Madill, Steve (Sherri) Madill, and Mike (Debbie) Madill; and five grandchildren. A family celebration will take place at their home. A card shower is being requested for those wanting to con­ gratulate the couple. Send cards to: 8294 Kingsbury Road. Delton. Hospital on June 6, 2003 at 5:47 p.m. to Amy Laverty-Meeker and Adam Meeker of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. Stanley and Jody Stockham will be cele­ brating their 25th anniversary on June 17. They were married on June 17. 1978 at Chariton Park. Their children include Tara of Grand Rapids, and Patti and Tracy of Hastings. The couple will have a small celebration with family members. Please be sure to congratulate them if you see them! BOY, Brett Thomas, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 5. 2003 at 3:57 p.m. to Kristy and James Longanbach Jr. of Ionia. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 5 3/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Keeler-Zeedyk to marry Aug. 1 Shirley Keeler and Stuart Keeler of Hastings and Margo Zeedyk and Michael Zeedyk of Holland are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Betsie Sue-Ann Keeler and William Conrad Zeedyk. Betsie is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2000 graduate of Alma College. William is a 1995 graduate of Holland High School and a 1999 graduate of Alma College. William is currently serving with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan. The couple is planning an August 1st wedding. Stockhams to mark silver anniversary BOY, Gavan Alan, bom at Pdnnock Hospi­ tal on May 27, 2003 at 9:32 p.m. to Katie Blakely and Jason Shong of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Lilly Anne Louise, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 5. 2003 at 10:17 a.m. to Heather and Richard Laws of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Madeline Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 3, 2003 at 12:07 p.m. to Angie and Todd Coe of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Joshua Lee, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on June 1. 2003 at 10:11 p.m. to Josh VanAlstine and S!<eena Ayers of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inch­ es long. GIRL, Josephine Ellarry Nickels, bom May 23. 2003 to Lin and Mike Nickels. GIRL, Shannon Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 5, 2003 at 2:37 p.m. to Nicole Miller and Michael Clemens of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Lucas Brandon, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 28. 2003 at 5:25 a.m. to Tiffany and Brandon Greenfield of Hast­ ings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long. Brown-Clinton plan to wed Aug. 23 Mr. and Mrs. Philip Clinton of Middle­ ville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Rachel Renee Clinton to Christopher Dean Brown of Hastings. Chris is the son of Kenneth and Carol Brown and is a 2001 graduate of Hastings High School. Rachel is a 2003 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. They will be wed on August 23. 2003 at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene. The couple will reside at Fort Campbell, Kentucky where Chris will be stationed with the 101 st Airborne. Milton and Nancy Cramer will have an open house Saiurday. June 21,2003 from 2 io 4 pan., hosted by their Prairieville Bible Church on "43" outside of Dellon between Osborn and Milo Roads. Look for a very long driveway. No gifts, just your smiling faces. Justin Brent Malburg. Ann Arbor and Alison Marie Loftus. Hastings. Jerry Keith Center. Reno. NV and Amy Lee Quisenberry. Reno. NV. Charles Allan Paufler. Shelbyville and Amanda Karen VanDerBerge. Shelbyville Richard Gale Kasper. Delton and Wanda Kay Horton. Delton Dale Evans Haywood. Middleville and Brenda Lee Platz. Middleville. Jimmy Bruce Rogen. Hastings and Tamara Lynn Pannill. Hastings. Nicholas Anthony Wirsch, Freeport and Tracy Jo Scoobey. Freeport. Bryon Ronald Lehman. Lake Odessa and Rachelle Lee Walkington. Lake Odessa. Jay Corey Ritchie. Plainwell and Ashley June Hildebrand. Plainwell. Martin Michael Juarez. Battle Creek and Sham Ann Malenski. Battle Creek. Brandon James Marquoit, Hastings and Khristine Michele Holmes. Hastings. ■ James V. Enrietti. Delton and Theresa A. Jacoby. Delton. John Brandon Parker. Woodland and Nancy Ann Offley. Woodland. Gerald H. Van Huisen. Caledonia and Ronda Renee VanderPloeg. Caledonia. James Donald Henion. Hastings and Carolyn Lynn Henton. Hastings. Nathaniel Jay DeBoer. Middleville and Kristen Denise Foote. Middleville. Rodney Allen Snore. Hastings and Renee Ellen Curtis, Hastings. Bruce Edward Coenen, Hastings and Teresa Lynn Barry. Hastings. Mark D. McLeod. Bellevue and Leslie Ann Laxton. Bellevue. Jacob Ronald Allerding. Nashville and Tracy Lynn Bartoo. Nashville. James Howard Miller. Middleville and Rebecca Lynne Samson. Middleville. ; If you Think ■ You Ran A Lot ■ Of Mlle* ! Last Year Think Again. jcownant transport; • 1-S8S4UORE PAY ■ ; (t-es*<*r-372s) ; FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HASTINGS PRESENTS „ without youi PLEASE COME JOIN THE CARAVAN on an expedition to: Gidley-Moss to be wed Sept. 13 Larry and Sandy Gidley of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Beth Gidley. to Bill Moss, son of Fred and Janice Moss of Alto. Beth graduated from Hastings High School and is currently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance. Bill graduated from Caledonia High School and is current­ ly self-employed. A Sept. 13. 2003 wedding is being The Treasures of the Nile' VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Former home of Happy Time Preschool) 1674 W. State Road. Hastings (One Sute Road between Hammond Sr Airport RdsJ GRADES: beginning K—completed 6th PtfiASEPRE-REOCTBR94S-22S5 June 23rt - June 27“’ Registration: 9:00 a.m. -12 noon Monday, Juno 23'” , 8:45 a.m. 231 S. Broadway (front of the church) Welcome children 3 years old those who lust finishod 4“ grade �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 19. 2003 The memorial service for the late David Smith, who died in Arizona in May, is to be held Saturday noon, June 21, at Central United Methodist Church, of which he and his parents were longtime members. Smith was a retired insurance agent, forerunner of the Doane-Smith Agency. He is survived by his wife, Louise, sister Marilyn McKin­ ley, brother Dr. George Smith, nieces and nephews, and brother-in-law Robert Crockford of Woodland. The Blanchard House in Ionia is open to visitors every Sunday afternoon through August. The Red Cross Bloodmobilc will be in town on its bi-monthly visit on Monday, June 23. from noon to 5:45 p.m. Marian Durkee is local chairman. Carolyn Mayhew is in charge of the canteen. For several years the Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the village-wide garage sales on the first week­ end of June. For a small fee, one could reg­ ister and be included on the list the cham­ ber published. One could get a flyer and make the route to all or part of the sales. However, this year, at the end of May, and even in the first full week of June, peo­ ple were asking, "What about the garage sales?" People then proceeded to have their own sales, with or without advertising by the chamber. There were sales all over town. One lady on a quiet side street wondered for the fore­ noon hours why so many cars were driving past her house. Then she realized they were circling around trying to find the sales. The Alethians of Central UMC held their summer picnic at the new home of Lloyd and Beverly Corston on Ionia Road a few miles south of M-43. More than 30 were present to enjoy the meal with pork roast prepared by Ed and Bonnie Leak. The ga­ rage was filled with people and tables. A guessing game with wedding photos and baby pictures of those present brought lots of comments. Often a photo of a member from decades ago could be identified by their resemblance to their adult children to­ day. The Alelhians-sponsored chicken bar­ becue for the 48th year will be held on Fri­ day, July 11. Kim Dcardorff handles chair­ manship of the event for the Alethians. but class members and younger church mem­ bers provide much of the working crew. The Ionia County Genealogy Society wants to remind those dozens of people who have applications for “First Families” that the deadline for the class of 2003 is Sept. 1. Please get your vital records and finish those blanks filled now instead of the last weeks of August. The monthly clinic of Ionia County Health Department is to be next week on Wednesday. June 25. from 9 until 11:30 a.m. in the basement of Central UMC. The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. This gives additional hours for vis­ its. The walls will be lined with graduation pictures from dozens of classes, ranging from 1898 to 1963. This is called Alumni Day, but everyone is welcome to visit. It is a joy to see people from hither and yon greeting each other when they have come from many miles away. The Class of 1953 is the honored group. Many alumni groups have reunions with a lunch nearby and then come en masse to the depot before they all head for the alumni reunion for all classes at St. Edward’s Family Center at 6 p.m. for their annual banquet. The Family Center can seat 300. Invitations went to alumni a few weeks ago. The alumni committee has been busy with arrangements and reserva­ tions. Looking ahead a bit more, the Lake Odessa Fair books are out and in stores, for one to get the lists of competitions and pro­ grams. There will be grandstand shows The Mokma Excavating Company of Caledonia has crews working daily. This unit is depositing sand atop the newly laid water main near Fourth Avenue. LEGAL NOTICE Notic* Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF OUR 0FACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. YOU ARE *N ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made fry Charlyn S. Vannockor, a married person (original mort­ gagors) to WeUs Fargo Mortgage Inc. Vk/a MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeanice K. Leffel, a married woman and Merlin R. Leffel, signing to waive homestead rights only (original Nonvest Mortgage, Inc. a California Corporation, mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 24,1999, and recorded on March 30, 1999 in Document No. 1027271 h Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ on June 16. 1999, Document No. 1031257 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 29/100 doila-s ($107,48929), mduding interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfll be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ Mortgagee, dated June 10, 1999, and recorded assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated June 15.1999, which was recorded on J»4y 30. 1999, Document No. 1033215 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SEVENTYONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND 31/100 dollars ($71250.31), including interest at 10.100% per annum. gaged premises, or some part of them, at public Under the power of sale contained in said in mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ venue, at the Barry County Courthouse Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM. on July 17,2003. Said preriMM are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 Line of Section 16. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Distant West 646.85 Feet from the East 1/4 Post of said Section 16; thence West 408.00 feet along said 1/4 line; thence North 01 Degrees 44 min­ ute. 31 Seconds West 350 Feet Parallel with the West line of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section 16; thence East 408.00 Feet; thence South 01 Degrees 44 Minutes 31 Seconds East. 350 Feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southerly 33 Feet thereof for Chief Noonday road. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: June 12 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File # 200320230 Team D (6/12}-(7/3) every atternoon and evening. Horse races are a major field of entertainment in the af­ ternoons. The complete program will be printed in the Lakewood News and the Hastings Reminder. See those publications for details. Because of government changes in licensing for the use of pyrotechnics, only licensed operators can run fireworks exhibits. Therefore, the fair will have an extended progrun in the night sky on the last night of the fair. Sunday. July 6. after the demolition derby. There will be none here on July 4. a change from past years. Among the honor students this spring at Alma College, a liberal arts college founded in 1886 by the Presbyterian Church, arc two sisters. Erin Gildersleeve, who graduated from Lakewood High School in 1999, and her freshmen sister Kelly Gildcrsleevc. Both are daughters of Jud and Shirley of rural Hastings. The Grand Rapids Press carried the en­ gagement picture of Loren J. Mote III and Jessica Rae Kooistra of Allendale. Loren is the son of Loren Jr. and Karen Lote of Lake Odessa. He is a student in the Univer­ sity of Phoenix. She is attending G. R. Community College. The same Press had a photo of Myron and Maudy Williams of White Cloud for their 50th anniversary. The Williams couple was in Hastings while he was pastor of the First United Methodist Church. The Lake Odessa Village Council has in­ vited nominations for the 2003 Janie Rodrigucz award. The award is given to those who serve their fellow men and women in visible and also the almost hid­ den ways, with compassion and willing­ ness. The award is given then on Depot Day. the last Saturday of July. The selec­ tion committee is composed of past recipi­ ents and representatives of the Village Council. Seven members of the Women's Fellow­ ship of the Congregational Church attended Ladies Day at Gull Lake Bible Conference June 11. They enjoyed the singing, the messages and a gospel singer. The Lake Odessa Historical Society Board of Directors met Monday with 13 present. Many items of business were han­ dled pertaining to the grand marshal recep­ tion, Depot Day and Art in the Park. The Lakewood Ministerial Association will be host for a community Singspiration from 11 a.m. until about 2 p.m. Saturday. June 21, at the village park, featuring sing­ ers and musicians from several area churches. A free-will offering will be taken to help the benevolence fund of the associa­ tion. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the fel­ lowship and music. This group of clergy has established a fund to help certain needs in the community to avoid overlapping of efforts. ' / L’The Saranac Depot Museum will be open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each summer month. Three libraries in Ionia County arc being entertained at the Bertha Brock Park by Miranda of WOOD-TV from noon until 2 p.m. Thursday, June 26. Lake Odessa is one of the sharing libraries. When the CSX railway wanted to close two of the crossings downtown, the predic­ tion was that many drivers would take an alternate route through the driveways of Tru Value Hardware and Lumber. This has been happening all the years since the clos­ ing. Now with Tupper Lake Street closed, it appears that many truckers proceed one block farther south and take a right turn onto First Street. This brings them to the closed crossing. There is another route to the north to get onto Fourth Avenue, but now, with that closed for a complete re­ vamp, all manner of traffic, including trucks, have taken the private route. Now Tru Value has installed speed bumps on two parts of their drive and a barricade on the third section, wisely so. Northbound traffic on Jordan Lake Road seems to take Emerson Street which is only a block far­ ther to go. Maybe a village sign at the Tup­ per Lake-Jordan Lake intersection could in­ dicate that Second Street is the alternate route. There have been barricades at First Street, but still the trucks go through. This is the season for peony bushes to be at their best. Olivet College has announced its spring honors list. Chad Clum and Travis Lehman of Lake Odessa are included. .'/Innie’s MAILBOX By Kathy Mitchell and Marty Sugar Stopping stalker Dear Annie: I think someone may be stalking me. “Bernice” and I are related by n-arriagc and used to be friends. One day. her behavior changed from friendly to bit­ ter. jealous and verbally manipulative. She began sending me e-mail messages accus­ ing me of all sorts of bizarre things. I de­ cided to terminate the relationship and wrote Bernice a nice but firm letter, ex­ plaining I wished her no ill will, but I could no longer tolerate her behavior. That is when weird things began to hap­ pen. Bernice began to talk to ali of the fam­ ily members, saying I was cruel, harsh and had slopped speaking to her for no reason. I saved the e-mail correspondence between us and allowed the family to read her wild ramblings. I began to get phone calls with someone breathing on the other end. and then the breather would hang up. I assumed it was Bernice. She also began to send me cards via e-mail, including weird religious tracts. Although there have been no threats of violence, or any indication that she plans on doing me harm. I am becoming concerned. I have ignored her e-mails, but they con­ tinue to arrive on an almost daily basis. Other family members dismiss Bernice's behavior, saying she is a little troubled and I should forget about it. I believe Bernice is obsessed with me. Should 1 continue to ignore her behavior and hope it stops? -- Uneasy in Philly Dear Uneasy: Bernice sounds mentally unbalanced, and there is real potential for harm. Authorities recommend that victims of stalking contact their local police as well as a crime victim assistance program. Meanwhile, keep copies of those e-mails, and have your answering machine pick up her calls. The trpes and printouts will pro­ vide a record for the police. Other recom­ mendations include getting a dog. taking a self-defense class and alerting neighbors to the situation. Under no circumstances should you have any contact with Bernice. Since Bernice is a family member, how­ ever, please encourage the relatives to con­ sider getting lier some psychiatric help. She is in desperate need of assistance. Fred freeloader Dear Annie: I have been in a relationship for almost eight months with a married man. His wife has already asked him for a divorce. "Fred" comes over to my house every day. I make him a pot of coffee, he eats my food, uses my telephone to call his out-of-state family and friends, and smokes my cigarettes. When we go out, we use my car. Fred always arrives empty-handed, promises to do things and never does. He goes home every night to his wife, pays all his household bills and gives his wife money for expenses. Fred keeps telling me how much he loves me and would do anything for me, but he doesn't think of milk, coffee or groceries. I am in debt, and he knows I'm living on my charge cards. Please help me. - Can't Say No in New York Dear Can’t Say No: If you can't say "no." say. "Fred, I can no longer afford this rela­ tionship. Call me if your situation changes." He's taking advantage of you, and you know it. Find your backbone, and send him on his way. Cheating or no? Dear Annie: I just found out that my husband of 38 years has been taking a fe­ male co-worker out for drinks after work, and occasionally out to dinner. "Bill" also has gone to her home several times in the past six months. gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in When 1 asked him about it. he said it was "just business." He insists she is a friend and colleague and nothing more. I told him to please stop taking her out. and he said he would, but he refuses to give her up as a friend. He tells me she is good at her job and he relies on her. I realize this woman works for Bill and he isn't going to fire her. But how can 1 trust him when my gut is telling me something is going on? Any time I see her with him. I be­ come upset. Worse yet. Bill rushes to de­ fend her. I know he still calls her. because I have found her office, cell and home phone numbers on his cellphone record. (I check it after he comes home.) He claims he no longer calls her at home, but the phone record says otherwise. I can't seem to shake the idea that he may have been intimate with her. Bill tells me he loves me and that I need to get over my in­ securities. I truly love my husband and be­ lieve he loves me, but this "friendship" is tearing me up inside. Please tell me what to do. - Lost and Struggling Dear Lost: We are big believers in trust­ ing your gut instincts. If you think Bill is overly interested in this woman, you are probably right, but it doesn't mean he is cheating on you. Ask Bill to go with you for marriage counseling, so you can each dis­ cuss your feelings about what is going on. Of course, if Bill won't cooperate, go with­ out him. However, we're betting hell make the effort. Tub trouble Dear Annie: I read with interest the let­ ter from the writer who was upset because her friend reused margarine containers for leftovers. Here's how to avoid opening the wrong container: Put lids from different brands on the ones containing leftovers. If the lid and bottom don't match, it ain't mar­ garine inside. -- T.B. Dear T.B.: That's a good solution for those who recycle plastic margarine tubs provided, of course, all the tubs are not identical. Thanks for the suggestion. Pigs at resort Dear Annie: My husband and I recently purchased the house of our dreams. After years of "kid-friendly" furniture, I have decorated our home with antique furnish­ ings. and we are very proud of it. The problem is my husband's brother and his wife. They seem to think this is their va­ cation home. They pop in whenever they have time off. They just left our house this morning, and on the way to the airport. they informed my husband that they*!! be back for a week in July. These people are pigs. They leave wet towels on the floor, sit with their feet on the sofa, eat all over the house and have no re­ spect for our possessions. My sister-in-law does laundry twice a day. but leaves the empty containers of detergent and fabric softener on the washer. She wouldn’t think of replacing them. How do I let these people know we are not running a resort? I don't want to upset the entire family, but I'm still cleaning chocolate off the carpeting. Any sugges­ tions? - No Southern Hospitality Here Dear Southern: Assuming your husband feels the same as you. ask him to call his brother and say, "We're so sorry we won't be able to accommodate guests on your next trip, but we'll be happy to make a reservation for you at the nearest hotel. When will you be arriving?" They can't take advantage of you if you don't let them. Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on July 3, 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF Wear white? JOHNSTOWN, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Dear Annie: Please help us solve a dis­ A parcel of property located in the East 1/2 of agreement at work regarding white shoes. One group says they may be worn between Easter and Labor Day. Others say it's Memorial Day and Labor Day. Can you clear this up for us? - Monett, Mo. Dear Monett: Most etiquette experts say not to wear white shoes before Memorial Day or after Labor Day. unless you live in a resort area or you need white shoes to match your wedding dress. ••••• the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described as commencing 300 feet South of the intersection of Lacey and Schreiner Roads; thence West 378 feet; thence North 50 feet; thence West 300 feet; thence South 542 feet; thence East 678 feet, there® North 492 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. D-ted May 29. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200319646 Team X (5/29H6/19) Get easy cash by placing a classified ad. Call 9i5-955i to place your ad today. Kiwanis helps YMCA Mike Leedy of the Hastings Kiwanis Club presents Dave Storms, director of the Barry County Family YMCA with a check for $2000 to help fund summer pro­ grams. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxQattbi. com. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 19. 2003 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... The diary of Morris Pilgrim, Civil War veteran By Joyce Wcinbrecht Morris Pilgrim’s writing covers the mun­ dane items of living as an Infantry soldier, but he also gives an overview of what life was really like for a foot soldier in the Union Army. This week’s column begins with Thursday, May 5. 1864. This also includes an account of his capture by the Confederate Army. He continues to write: "Thursday, May 5 - Left Bolver this morning about 9 o'clock. Slept in a house last night, had some beef kidney and beef for summer and breakfast, that looked like living. We made Middleton tonight a 17 mile march very hot, boys played out. "Friday, May 6 - The weather remains very' hot... we left camp again this morning and marched in a ? direction about 15 miles and went into camp for the night. We arc in short rations. New recruits are badly played out. "Saturday, May 7 - We started at daylight this morning. We traveled slow today our horses arc giving out, they have nothing to eat. It took us from daylight until dark to make 15 miles. The day was hot we went through Salem this afternoon. "Sunday. May 8 - We layed over all day about 5 miles from Salem. We washed our­ selves up and look a good rest. The chap­ lain from the 114 III. preached to us today. We got into line quickly this afternoon we thought. Forest was coming, plenty of fresh meat today. "Monday, May 9 - We started early this morning for the railroad to go to Memphis. We marched about 20 miles and came to the Memphis and Charleston Railroad 35 miles Memphis. About 5 o'clock we got on the cars and started for camp al Memphis. "Tuesday. May 10 - This is a stormy day. We arc glad we have got home to our old camps where we can rest once again. Most all of us look a good wash this morning and pul on clean clothes we feel pretty sore after a ter. day scout. "Wednesday, May 11 - This is a nice day. 1 cleansed my gun today. I put a pair of pockets in my drink waler pants. We had Drep Praide this afternoon. The old wash woman has lost my shin. “Thursday. May 12 - This is a beautiful day. We have Company drill this morning. Battalion drill this afternoon and Drep Praide in the evening. “Friday, May 13 - Weather pleasant. Drill the same as usual. I have been tailoring most all day. There is considerable Cavalry here drilling, we all drill on the same ground. “Saturday, May 14 - I was detailed this morning to go with the team after wood. I went on drill in the afternoon. This is a very warm day. "Sunday, May 15 -1 went over to Cavalry to hear their chaplain preach this morning. This is a pleasant but a easy day. I layed in my tent and read a novel all the afternoon. “Monday . May 16 - Very’ warm today. We had drill and Drep Praide as usual. I am tired of the drill 1 wish we had no new recruits, I believe that would help the mat­ ter some. "Tuesday. May 17 - Very warm. I am some sick today but I have not given up. We have 3 drills a day now we drill one hour before breakfast, one in the morning and I in the afternoon and Drop Praide after sup­ per. “Wednesday. May 18 - I am on guard today. I am feeling better than I did yester­ day. The weather still keeps us very warm. 1 received a letter from Miss M--Y B--K. I answ crcd it today. "Thursday. May 19 - I put in pair of pockets morning. I dont have to drill until the afternoon I would not if I was a guard every day. “Friday, May 20 - Soldiering is going on in the regular routine. Drill is the same old thing. We drawed about 3 bushels of pota­ toes for our company today, that will go well. "Saturday, May 21 - No drill today. I went over to Wolf River and had a good swim this morning and put on clean clothes, this would be a day of rest if the flies would be still. “Sunday, May 22 - Very warm today. Had inspection this morning. I went over to Mr. Cardall’s this afternoon to write a letter to Miss S.A.C. but, that war widow Mrs. Shire kept bothering me so I could not write. I finished it a night "Monday, May 23 -1 am on guard today. We sold our furloughs today and all our claims for back rations on our furlough. Weather very hot during the day, cool in the evening. ’Tuesday, May 24 - Come off from guard this morning. And did my washing. And wrote a letter to G. Moore, we had a brigade drill this afternoon, it was a real bore. “Wednesday. May 25 - Nothing of importance going on. We go through our regular routines of drill every day. ‘Thursday, May 26 - Weather still keeps very warm. No rain. We had brigade drill again today. “Friday, May 27 - Every thing is going along in the usual way. I had a dispute with a new re.ruit tonight the result was I cut watch job?? over his eye. "Saturday, May 28 - We had no company drill this morning. We had to clean up all around our quarters slick and dean. We had Brigade drill again this afternoon. “Sunday, May 29 - This is a very warm day. We had inspection this mom - at 9 o'clock. I went over to see Cardella's folks this afternoon. --?— saw Mrs. Shire, ™?0—? Miss M B. --? “Monday, May 30, 1864 - I went on Company drill this morning at five o’clock. At eight o'clock I was detailed for guard. I am on guard today. I had a chat with Molly today, but not the Molly 1 long to think so much about.” Tuesday and Wednesday cannot be read. ‘Thursday. June 2- We are laying over today at Lafayette it is a stormy day so was last night. Friday. June 2 - Day cloudy, commenced rainy about 3 o'clock this afternoon and rained all night. We marched at 3 o’clock this morning we marched 25 miles today, camped at LaMar tonight. I had the Ague last night. “Saturday. June 4 - We layed over today at LaMar, it rained this morning. This after­ noon it cleared off and we washed our­ HELP WANTED OFFICE NURSE Hastings family practice office RN or LPN Send resume to: Ad #144 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 selves and dried our clothes, we feel pretty comfortable this evening. "Sunday, June 5 - Marched about 12 miles today - we marched this morning at 5 o’clock. It is very warm roads very muddy al places. We camped this afternoon at Salpn about 2 o’clock the boys forging meat - when they stop. “Monday, June 6 - The bugle blowed this morning at 2 o’clock. We marched at 4 o'clock, it rained very hard most of the morning it was very hard marching. Marched about 12 miles today, boys played out. "Tuesday. June 7 - Very warm today - we started about 11 o'clock today. Stopped at Ripley at night. Making a march of about 12 miles - our horses are play ing. “Wednesday, June 8 - We started up today about noon and marched five miles and went into camp. The second brigade pulled down a church to build bunks with weather very stormy. The sun comes out very hot sometimes. "Thursday, June 9 - Started up about 11 o'clock today. Roads bad - this mom we marched about 7 miles today. Il rained very hard in the Eve. 1 had all the NEW potatoes I could eat this morning. "Friday. June 10 - We started up early this morning. We come upon the enemy about noon. We double quicked it about 1/4 miles to get into position, the men were badly played out, through over heat and poor management got up a stampeed amoungst our men in one hour. We fool a poor general. "Saturday, June 11 - We run 25 miles last night we got into Riplay early this mom. and reorganized again but our cow'ardly general will not make a stand after running and walking 15 miles from Ripley. The orderly Serg’t Dewight and men surren­ dered and was marched back to the rear 5 miles. The Rcb's say us Infantry men can run down their horses. “Sunday, June 12 - They marched about 600 of us 15 miles today. It has been very wet and muddy. There has been but two dry days since the 1st of June. We arc very hun­ gry we have not had anything much to eat for 3 days. “Monday, June 13 - Coffee for supper last night and for breakfast this mom - we went 20 miles today before got anything to eat that was on the battle ground. We marched to gun Station this afternoon. Drawed rations and got on the cars after dark/26 miles today . ‘Tuesday, June 14 - This is a nice day. We are riding through a beautiful country. Com and wheat is plentiful here. There was so many in our old car that we coula not all sit down last night so some of us didnt get much sleep. They are sleeping today. “Wednesday, June 15 - We got off from the car this mom at Meridian, MISS. We layed over there all day. We drawed 1 lb. of com meal each this day and a little salt, not meat, we have a great time cooking mush and hoe cake. This is a nice day. Thursday. June 16 - We left Meridian this mom at 6 o'clock on the cars and went to McDouls Landing and took the boat 5 miles on the Tome bighe? River got off at Demopilis and got on the cars again and went to Selma and then got on another boat on the Alabama River. Iludrick was killed by Agnard. “Friday. June 17 - We left Selma about 10 o'clock last night. We traveled very ..low this is a showery day. We arc all very hun­ gry we do not get half enough to cat as we arc traveling all the time. “Saturday, June 18 - We arrived at Montgomery this mom - about 3 o’clock at daylight we drawed 2 days rations. I could eat it all at once. We got onto the cars as well as we got our rations and started for Columbus. GA. “Sunday, June 19 - We layed out in the rain last night at Columbus. We started again this mom on the cars for Andersonville. Got there about 3 o'clock P.M. was counted of and put into the Bull Pen there is about 2300 of us. "Monday. June 20 - We drawed for rations last night about I lb. of com bread and 2 oz. of smoked meal I was never so neared starved as I was when I come in here and this is where they finish us. It was showery again today. “Tuesday, June 21 - Showery again today. We drawed our Pig feed again this afternoon. This place smells horrible, it.is very sickly. There is from 30 to 60 die every day. We have about 10 acres of land for 2300 of us. hardly room to stand. “Wednesday, June 22 - The prisoners here say this is the first fine day they have had this month, it has rained 19 days this month where I have been. We drawed a small pint of MUSH for I day ration today. “Thursday, Jute 23 - This is another nice day. To show that have their freedom so that they can breathe fresh air?? We drawed another half brick again this after­ noon for todays rations. I should starve here if I had no money. “Friday, June 24 - A pleasant day. I mended my pants this morning. We drawed much this afternoon for tomorrows rations, some of the boys eat it all up tonight for super. I declare some starve here. “Saturday, June 25 - This is a very warm day. We had some more prisoners come in today. There is some come in every day. We drawed no rations today. Some are very hungry. “Sunday, June 26 - This has been a very hot day. We drawed our rations this mom for yesterday 1 pint of MUSH. We drawed again this eve. for today a piece of com bread something like a half brick and about 2 oz. of fat pork. “Monday, June 27 - Very warm today, lots of us have no shade in the day, nor shel­ ter in the night. Some have no coat or boots or pants. They wear drawers. I do not think wc shall draw rations tonight. We have some hope of being paroled soon. “Tuesday. June 28 - Wc drawed a pint of mush this mom for todays rations I bought a piece of bread tonight and had my fill. I feel good tonight. I have good health on this fare. "Wednesday. June 29 - We drawed anoth­ er ration tonight. A half brick to the man. We had another shower this afternoon and eve. The boys have been hunting up Raiders all day. I think they will hang them. "Thursday. June 30 - They arc hunting Raiders again today. The Raiders will kill a man here for a little money or watch or a good coat. We do not draw rations today. They arc so busy catching Raiders. “Friday. July I - Very warm today. We moved into the new stockade this after­ noon and drawed raw rations this eve com meal and beef and a teaspoon full of salt to each man. We shall have some wood to cook with here.” Saturday. July 2 - Thursday. July 7 can­ not be read. "Friday . July 8 - Very warm this noon. A heavy shower this afternoon had a warm Hoc cake for supper and slinking ham. it did not sit well on my stomick. 1 was sick during the night. Helsel could not cat his ham. "Saturday, July 9 - Very warm today. Nothing of importance going on. This is a dull buisinys (business?) laying here. Wc are as thick as bee’s in a hive, and ... igno­ rant _ " “Sunday. July 10 - This has been a very hot day. I slept this afternoon, the lime goes slow. There is fresh men come in most every day . There is about 2700 of us now. "Monday . July 11 - Warm in the mom showers in the afternoon. There was six Raiders hung this afternoon at 5 o'dock PM. They were tried and convicted by a jury of our men. I think it was a just pun­ ishment They all had plead innocent.” National Freedom NO ROAMI NG OR LONG-DI STANCE CH ARG ES ON THE NATIONAL FREEDOM NETWORK* A national plan with unlimited nights & weekends’ Do.we TbrAwhat?i OPEN FRIDAY. JULY 4TH! -ALLTEL You got That right Only( �Pago 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 19. 2003 ............ summer Saturday with hockey tourney 40 Tournament MVP Rick Curtis of the Storm skates around Nuts and Bolts player Corey Shafer, one of the co-winners of •Saturday's Sportsmanship Award. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Nuts and Botts goalie Rick Volosky was one of the instrumental players in get­ ting the first Baptist Cup tournament off and running. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I think I’d rather play everyday in the minors So, what do I think about pay-to-play? I'm not really sure. It stinks, that’s for sure. But is it the end of the world? No. A fee of $75 a sport doesn't sound too bad. It certainly sounds a lot better than the original idea of $175 per sport before the boosters talked of stepping in and helping out. So what's $75 dollars any way, or a $200 dollar maximum to play three sports? You can make that in a couple weeks in a summer job at MacDonalds, and still have plenty left over to get they subwoofers for the 1987 Mercury Lynx you were really hoping for. Another great way to save $75 dollars would be to buy a pair of Chuck Taylor’s for basketball practice instead of a pair of Air Jordan's. Come to think of it, the Chuck Tay­ lor’s would be really cheap because I don’t think they even make them anymore. They’d be even cheaper at a Salvation Army store, unless they’re more expensive be­ cause now they’re ‘vintage*. Being a ‘B’ team veteran myself, that’s probably the biggest problem I have with the cuts that have to do with the sports program. Middle school is not the time to be messing with a kids self esteem, and this could be a tough blow. Sure, we have to learn your limitations, and face the fact that most of us will never be the next Dr. J. But 1 think most of the kids on ‘B* teams already know that. I think more than anywhere else the kids on middle school ‘B’ teams are just in it for fun. For the love of the game. Few give a dam if the middle school *A* team docs well, even less care about the *B' team. Parents are usually the only ones in the stands. Their never going to get their names in the newspaper (well most newspapers anyhow). The B’ team is full of kids who just want something to do after school, and playing in the gym is belter than play­ ing in the street. ‘ They say that more spots will be available on the ‘A’ team than in previous seasons. What’s more? One more. Two more. Five more? Il’s a nice gesture, but I don’t sec how that is much of a solution. More players on a team means less interaction with the coaches, and more importantly less PT (playing time) for everyone. I heard a professional baseball player talking on the radio the other day. saying that after a couple of years sitting on the bench in the major leagues that he was almost ready to play everyday in the minors instead. It's nice to just be on the team, for a while, but everybody wants to play. Middle School is a tough place, because that’s where the play to win attitude should begin to grow. It doesn't need to be full grown until kids reach varsity sports, but it can start in middle school. I think middle school ‘A’ team sports should be past the everybody plays equal time thing. Adding more kids to the 'A' team would just add to the number of kids sitting on the bench not playing at all. That's when the problems start. "Why isn't Johnny/Janc getting their shot?" and maybe eventually, "I didn’t pay $75 to have my kid sit on the bench all season.” If I was a coach those are two thoughts that I'd be a little afraid of hearing in the near future. Of course I think I'd be even more afraid of trying to build a winning program with kids who just don't have all the opportunities they could possibly have. However, it looks like these arc the only possibilities wc have at the time being. “Is there still sunscreen over there?" It’s not a phrase you’d expect to hear at a hockey tournament. The First Baptist Church of Hastings hosted its first Baptist Cup tournament last Saturday in the parking lot behind the church, a roller-hockey tournament where roller blades aren’t necessarily necessary. The amazing thing wasn t how the kids shot, sweated, and skated around for endless hours cn one of the sunniest days of the year, it was that they didn’t have to chase af­ ter the ball every time they shot wide of the net. Youth pastor Ryan White says that this was really the dream of two kids, Rick Volo­ sky and Corey Shafer. White secured money from the youth budget. Retired engineer Bruce Douglas drew up some plans. Then construction be­ gan on the group’s very own outdoor hockey rink, with plywood walls all the way around. Some new big sheets of plywood behind the goals, and some recycled church sets for the side boards. “We’d like to sell some ads on it,” said White, “if anybody wants to buy a sheet of plywood for $10." Plans for something like this must have taken a while to finalize, right? Volosky and Shafer said they pulled it all off in about a week and a half. “We spent all day Wednesday and Thurs­ day putting it up,” said Volosky. “Wc pul the nets together Friday morning and played a little. It turned out a lot better than we’d hoped.” Anything would be better than a year ago when they put on a tournament, before the Baptist Cup, using church tables as boards around the rink in a rain storm. The tournament drew three teams this time, but with a little more planning they hope to have more than three teams in the future. “Hopefully with some publicity wc can get a few more teams out next year.” said Shafer. “It’s an investment in the future.” Although Shafer and Volosky’s Nuts and Bolts team didn't capture the cup, the two were honored with co-sportsmanship awards Rotary golf benefit for youth leadership this Friday at HCC Hastings Rotary will hold its eighth An­ nual Golf outing on June 20 at the Hastings Country Club. The format is a four person scramble that will shot-gun start at 1p.m.. lunch is in­ cluded. The event is open to everyone and of all golfing abilities. Cost of the event is $60 per person. A hole-in-onc contest is being sponsored by Gavin GM-Ford for a new automobile, plus many other prizes. Proceeds of the event will support the Ro­ tary Youth Leadership Conference held each fall at YMCA camps. The purpose of the conference is to de­ velop and instill life-long leadership quali­ ties in the community's youth. In the past few years, more than 100 area students have attended this program. If you would like to play in this outing, please contact Chris Cooley or any Rotarian. Call (269) 945-6137 to register or for more information. id) The Storm, champions of the first Baptist Cup. celebrate with their trophy after winning the day’s final two games. for their efforts to gel the tournament up and running. They both were awarded trophies. Rick Curtis also received a trophy as the tournament’s MVP. Curtis led his team, the Storm, to the tournament championship. The Storm fell early in the day to Nuts and Bolts, but with only three teams they had decided to play a double elimination tournament. The Storm swept Nuts and Bolts in the fi­ nal two games of the day winning the final 11-1, to get their names etched onto the Bap­ tist Cup. a trophy that will remain at the church. The Storm was made up of Rick Curtis, Brian McLaughlin, Chris and John Katje, Brent Wcilding, and Chase Johnson. The teams played five a side, with all the normal hockey rules in play. Maple Valley track club starting summer sessions The 2003 summer schedule for the Maple Valley Track Club practice sessions this summer are as follows: Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. June 24. July 1. July 8, July 15, and July 22. The program is set up to allow students and families to try different track events without interfering with family vacations or family time. Practices arc not mandatory. The program is for all ages and is not lim­ ited to the Maple Valley area, all schools are welcome. Ribbon meets will be on Fridays. June 27 and July 11. Field events begin at 6 p.m., running events start at 6:30 p.m. Ribbons will be awarded to places 1-5 in the following age groups: K-3.4th- 6th. 7th 9th. 10th - 12th. adults, and veterans 30 and older. The Meet of Champions is Friday, July 25. Field events begin at 6:00 p.m. and the running events start at 6:30 p.m. Medals will be awarded to the top three in each event and the top two in the relay events. The entry fee is $5.00 for the meet only. Track facilities arc located at Maple Val­ ley High School. The coaching staff includes Maple Valley High School coaches, area track coaches, college students, and members of the varsity track teams, a staff that allows for more oneon-one attention. Any questions pertaining to the Maple Valley Track Club can be directed to Jerry Sessions at (517) 852-9826. Keep your family and friends who moved away, INFORMED about what's happening back home. Give them a subscription to the Banner. Call 945-9554 for details. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 19. 2003 - Page 11 24 Hour Challenge brings 400+ cyclists by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 more than 400 cyclists explored roads in Barry County. On the way to accumulating milage and perhaps meeting or exceeding their own personal goals they encountered smiling faces, sunburn, a few rude people, some dead animals, one chip and sealed road that rattled their bones and some of the best scenery in the county. This was the fourth time that the National 24 Hour Challenge has been centered in Barry County. This event organized by John and Diane Obermcycr from the Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Club. A cadre of volun­ teers also worked at all check points. The event begins with a 125 mile loop around the county followed by a least one mandatory 22 mile loop around Gun Lake and then from 7:15 p.m. until 8 a.m. as many 6 mile loops each cyclist could complete. This year Wizwheels of Hastings spon­ sored a three person team at the event. Jack Wiswcll savs, “The 24 Hour Challenge was a great event for us. Wc had many inquiries about our TerraTrikes (Recumbent Tadpole Trikes that we manufacture right here in Hastings).’’ He also says, “There is a growing interest in this type of HPV (human powered vehi­ cle). We have doubled our production again this year, and sales are way up. The amount of questions we field at this event tel) us more and more folks arc considering TerraTrikes for endurance events.” Last year Wizwheels entered David Law­ son of Santa Barbara, CA who set the fac­ tory record of 253 miles. He was the first and only Trike rider who had ever entered this event. According to Wiswcll, “This year there were six Trikes, three of which were riding for our Team WizWheelz. I think we may have started a trend here.” This year’s Team WizWheelz riders did very well in the event. The following is Wisweli’s assessment of his riders. Rick Baintcr age 50 of Elkhart, IN - This guy is incredible. He showed up sick, and still took on the event. After severe dehydra­ tion, and terrible stomach problems, he still kept riding until 5:00 am. We can’t figure out where he gets is drive. We all would have quit hours before, or not even started in the first place. The amazing thing is he still ended up with 225 miles. Sue Neurath age 42 of Atlanta, GA - This women has such a soft spoken, easy going demeanor that you'd never expect her to be such a competitor. She was like the Ener­ gizer Bunny. She just wouldn't stop. During the entire 24 hour event she was off her TerraTrike a total of 18 minutes. I tbink she might even ride it home to Georgia. She smashed last year's record, and set a new " Women's" TerraTrike Record of 297 miles! Richard Meyers age 66 of Xenia, OH We're not completely convinced that this guy is human. We think he might be the re­ sult of some sort of genetic muscle experi­ ment. Richard is just simply an animal. He rode the entire event with only a total of 6 minutes off his machine. He came in with a surgical game plan, and executed it per­ fectly. He finished with a total of 331 miles! Wiswell concludes, “all three riders did very well, and had no mechanical problems at all. Not even a flat tire. The TerraTrikes held up so well that the support crew spent most of the day grilling burgers, and loung­ ing in the sun. At night they were kept hop­ ping supplying the needs of the riders as they completed the 6 mile loops.” The area was also represented by cyclists on conventional bicycles. The top female rider in the age 45-49 group was Nancy M. Henriksson-Black of Hastings who accumu­ lated 359.6 miles. The top woman rider in the event was Karen McKee of Bowling Green. Kentucky with 428 miles. Jo Carr of Hastings rode for a total of 177.3 miles. The top male rider was Mark Skarpohl of Makato. Minn, with 476 miles. Men riding from this area included Mikael Henriksson of Hastings with 405.8 miles. Other Hastings residents were Randall M. Bertrand with 365.6 miles, Michael O’Don­ nell with 231.2 miles and Douglas Smith with 71 miles. Middleville riders were all men. Chuck Wilson rode the most miles with 319.4 fol­ lowed by Duane Gerrits with 305.6. Gerrits has now ridden more than 3000 miles in 11 events. Phillip Krey rode 277.4 miles, Michael Gormley rode 213.2 miles, Darrin Oliver, 171.2, and Jay Muller 125 miles. Caledonia rider Eric Kimber accumulated 203.6 miles on a conventional bicycle and Joseph McLaughlin rode 125 on his recum­ bent. The complete results arc listed below. It does not list the mileage of those who regis­ tered by did not participate. Age group, miles, rider, hometown: Females 18-24 FI8-24JI9.XMolly M Updike.GREENVlLLE.MI Ft8-24.211 4JeuKi Ables.GRAND RAPIDS.Ml FI8-24.201.2.Hannah MinteluALLEGAN.MI Fl8-24,88.4.Molly Dwyer.CINCTNNATl.OH Females 25-29 F25-29J71 4.Mtssy J Hsvbck.CLAYTON.lN F25-29.243.2.Tammy M Weyer-Bauer,GARDEN CTTY.MI Females JO-34 LEGAL NOTICE F3O-34.95.6.Darcy N Bidigare.FLINT.Ml F30-34J50.0.Kcrry Ham.WAUSAU.WI F3O-34.2O3!6.M»chelle A Dulieu.ROCHESTER.NY F3O-34.I77 2.SARA R TROUTM.XN.LANSING.hy See RESULTS, page 13 MQHIGAGE-SALE TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY Default has occurred in the conditions ol a TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made FUNDING, a Division of Superior Bank. FSB. in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Lloyd R. Morse Jr. and Joyce Morse, husband and .vile to The Huntington National Bank, successory by December 1, 2000 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on December 11.2000 in Instrument No. 1052814. Said Mortgage was assigned by an assignment to LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Indenture Trustee under the Indenture dated as of 12/1/00 Series 2000-4. rvk/a LASALLE BANK. N.A . 909 Htoden Ridge. Irving. TX 75038, by an assignment dated December 15. 2000 and recorded with the Barry per annum adjustable rale Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and default the undersigned elects to deciare the provided, notice is hereby given that sa<d mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due lor principal .md interest, at the rate of 11.875% adjustable per annum on said mortgage the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTYSIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY­ SEVEN AND 71/100 DOLLARS ($126,747.71). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Sports Editor Pay-to-play will return to the Hastings' schools in the fall. High school students can expect a S75 per sport fee, with a $50 fee at the middle school level. The multi-sport cap for the high school will reportedly be $200 per student. The multi-sport cap at the middle school will be $125. A cap will also be set at $300 per fam­ ily, as the maximum amount any family would have to pay in a single year. A meeting of the Hastings Booster Club Wednesday night was held Wednesday night to approve funds to help keep those fees from going any higher. “The biggest thing right now is that it looks like wc can commit about $40,000 to pay-to-play,” said executive director of the Hastings Booster Club George Williams. “ There’d be a grant program for people who qualify, and they won't have to pay any­ thing.” That $40,000 would be on top of the boosters annual gifts to the school of nor­ mally around $25,000. “It’s going to be tough,” said Williams. “We need more members, a large tum out at the Buzz Young (annual golf outing). We need a full house there. Wc need to sell more raffle tickets.” Every penny the boosters makes is through fundraising and they're looking at pledging $65,000 to the schools this coming year, a tall task any time but especially hard now, said Williams. “With the economy the way it is, it's turned things a little sour for fund raising.” “Even when things aren’t so tight (the boosters) do an excellent job of raising funds,” said Hastings athletic director Steve Hoke. “I know that they'll continue to do the same excellent job they’ve always done." Hastings has been through this before. The Saxons operated under a pay-to-play system during the 1988-89 school year. Hastings also came close to initiating the pay-to-play system for the 1993-94 school year. A failed millage brought about the need for the system in the 88-89 school year, but a new millage the following year helped wipe out the need for student athletes to play. “Hopefully, since we can’t conduct a mil­ lage, the economy turns around and the state will be able to provide more funding to the schools,” said Hastings School Superinten­ dent Carl Schoessel. In March of 1994, Michigan voters over­ whelmingly approved proposal A, which took away a schools opportunity to pass mil­ lages for operating expenses. Schools were instead promised per-pupil funds from an in­ crease in the state sales tax. In a down economy less money is spent, and less tax is collected. “Many schools across the state are doing this as a result of the state aid situation,” said Schoessel. Schools are doing that because its better than cutting sports programs all together. “Some may feel that way, that we’re obli­ gated to do sports,” said Schoessel. State courts have ruled that high school sports are a privilege rather than a right of every citi­ zen like reading, writing, and arithmetic. “We do it because wc think it’s impor­ tant,” said Schoessel. The schools try to provide an opportunity for everyone. “I think we’ll fee) the pinch in non-cut sports,” said Hoke, “cross-country, track, football, wrestling. Numbers really help de­ velop and build a program.” Pay-to-play may not only hurt the quantity of athletes, but the quality as well. Middle school *B’ team sports suffered the ax. “It’s an unfortunate cut,” said Hoke. “ We’ve always been about participation. We’ve always tried hard to make an effort to get more kids involved rather than les Eve­ rybody’s been hit somewhere.” Right now there are no plans to cu iny sports at the high school level. As lot as there is a minimum number to hold i 5 a team, says Hoke, all the programs wil re­ main. Williams says that the boosters are e' en looking into resurrecting the middle sch x>l ‘B’ team programs. It would take nearly inother $10,000 to do that. “It’s not so much the money as the time.” said Williams. The money is out there, but what the boosters really need are volunteers to help them find it. “If you have a child in sports, you should be in the boosters trying to raise funds,” said Williams. For information on how to help support or join the booster club call Williams at 1-800­ 375-1845. “No one suffers but the kids," said Wil­ liams, if the money to fund sports isn’t raised. “You’ve got to volunteer time and energy, and give up a lot, but this is the evo­ lution of the system. If your kids are in school you gotta support it.” power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises st public venue to the highest bidder at the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings on. July 24. 2003. at 1:00 p.m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A324O(3)) the redemption period shall be six (3) months from the dale of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in the Township of Cartton. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more fully described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 20. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE EAST ON NORTH SECTION LINE 334 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 210 FEET; THENCE WEST 334 FEE! 1»?ENC£ NORTH 210 FEET TO THE PLACE OF t>cGINNING LASALLE BANK. NA Assignee of Mortgagee. Dated: June 12. 2003 Waiter J. Russell (P19781) F25-29.147.2.Stephanie R Talama. SILVER F25-29.95.6.Undiay ALBERTA.CAN 1 Comwell.SHERWOOD PK- gaged premises, or some part of them, at putwe vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on June 26. 2003 Said premises are situated tn Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 10. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BETTER DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF HEAD LAKE ROAD. 666 35 FEET. THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 567.53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. NORTH 38 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST. 429.98 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST. 291 57 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE. 715.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 270.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 59 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 421.76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER THE WESTERLY 33 00 FEET THEREOF FOR EXISTING HEAD LAKE ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined in accordance with ’1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 90 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 19. 2003 The Huntington National Bank, successory by merger to FMB-Arcad.a Bank Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES. P.C. BRANSDORFER 4 RUSSELL 161 Ottawa Ave.. NW, Suita 411-S 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmington HJte. Michigan 48334 Grund Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (6-19) (7/10) :MtgSall GREAT BASEBALL GREAT FANS. GREAT FUN. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES JUHE 23 - 29 FIREWORKS: JUNE 27 DUFFEL BAG NIGHT: JUNE 28 See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium www.bctttecreekyaiikees£OEi • YMCA of Barry County I.Prix Graduate! PONTIAC C3fVIC Maple Valley Schools—Your Schoo! of Choice If you want your child to graduate, then Maple Valley Schools is a great choice. Our retention rate for students is an outstanding 99.34%! We are invested in your child's success. We want your child to stay in school and have all the opportunities that begin with a high school diploma. t.i,oQo .00 The Valley provides: Safe Schools Caring Student-Centered Teachers Small Class Sizes Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings State-of-the-Art Technology ■tWISs .. S150.QQ ..MQQ-Oft (Meema We are now accepting schools of choice applications for the 2003-2004 school year. If you live in Eaton. Barry, Calhoun. Ionia or Ingham County Intermediate School Districts you are welcome to join our schools. At Maple Valley Schools, your child receives the best of both worlds. The safety and personal care of a smaller country school is combined with the program offer­ ings of the larger urban districts. Teachers at “The Valley” will know and care for your child as an individual. Your child will be accepted for their strengths and skill­ fully challenged to improve on their weaknesses. When the big day of graduation comes for your child. Maple Valley Schools will have them prepared for their future. DRAWING August 23. 2003 4:00 p.m. .r. HASTINGS SUMMERFEST YMCA BOOTH F25-29,213 2Jul»c Gavran.COLUMBUS.OH SPR1NG.MD Liber 702. on page 766. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dais hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE AND 49/100 DOL­ LARS (5123,179.49), mciuding interest at 6.5% 1077840. By reason of such entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and by Brett Bremt r merger to FMB-Arcadia Bank, Mortgagee, dated June 23, 1997, and recorded on July 23.1997. in County Register of Deeds on April 8. 2002 in Instrument No. Hastings athletes facing pinch of state budget cuts Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 !F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ mortgage made by DWAYNE AND KELLIE BAR­ CROFT. husband and wife. TO ALLIANCE One Ramlanj Rd.. Orangeburg. NY 10962, dated Recumbarrts sometimes were in front of the pack. Short Foreclosure Notice BRANSDORFER & RUSSELL IS ATTEMPTING Applications will be accepted through September 2. 2003. For enrollment information call 517-852-9699. AH pr^Jteeds from this fund raising raffle Io benefit the YMCA of jib Barry County programs and Summo: Camp �Page 12 - The Hawings Banner - Thursday. June 19. 2003 Delton adult ed could take nearly $700,000 hit LEGAL NOTICES K Approved previous minutes, bills and received Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Brian A. Komejan, a single man. and Chaste L Trethewey. to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION). dated March 20. 1998, and record­ standing reports Received a ‘clean audit report Approved budget transfer, increase in burial fee and wording in pension plan Meeting Adjourned 8:15 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor ed in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on March 25. 1998, m Document No. 1009409. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of S106.133.88 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, of any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained m said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on July 3. 2003. at 1:00 p m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at pubic sale, for the purpose of satisfying the s.TmXi'i due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows to* wit* LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL D: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF SECTION 15. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 37 36’ WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 1957.14 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 47 39' WEST 409.13 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 3T36T WEST 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 47 39' EAST 409.13 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NING DEGREES 3736' EAST ALONG SAID LINE 220.00 FEET TO BEGINNING THE EASTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF BEING RESERVED FOR COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT­ OF-WAY. The redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Trainee City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 . Dated: May 19. 2003 ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY June 9, 2003 All Board members present and 7 guests FOR THAT PURPOSE. SOUTH 01 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED (6/26) (6/12) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Lucas D. Poiicella and Joanne Pohcella. husband and wile. to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORR, dated June 20. 2000. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on June 23.2000, in Document No. 1045924. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $143,699.06 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage. or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become cperabve; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on June 26. 2003. at 1 00 p.m., on the steps of the courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being tne place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for oale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest al 12.18 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to-wit LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL D: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 8; YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Q. Whitmore (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . Mortgagee, dated June 7. 2002. and recorded on June 13. 2002 in Document No 1082180 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of AFTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIR­ TY AND 43'100 dollars ($56,930 43). including interest e! 6.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that caid mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on Juty 10. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Being 8 rods East and West by 20 rods North and South. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated June 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fife 4200319484 Team W (6'5-6/26) Short Foreclosure Notice Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ON THE SOUTH SEC ION LINE, 1185.93 FEET WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE PAR­ CEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 34’47 WEST. ON SAID SOUTH LINE. 241.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 29*18" EAST. in the conditions of a mortgage made by David M. Silver, a single man. to Exchange Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 30. 2002. PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST and 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ Instrument #1066792. on page 1, Barry County WEST 1/4. 264.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34’47 EAST. PARALLEL TO THE Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 3-» 47 WEST. SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4,241.00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 29'18‘ WEST. 264.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR BRISTOL ROAD. The redemption period shell be six (6) months Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days, from the date of safe or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 Dated: May 14,2003 (6/19) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made recorded on September 4. 2002, in claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of NINETY THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWO AND 79/100 DOLLARS THIRTY ($93,532.79), AMjuptog interest at 6.75% per .. sale.contained (n gsto mortgage art t& statute in such case made ano annum. provided.'' notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on July 24.2003. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry Coxity, Michigan, and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT 30 FEET NORTH OF A POINT WHERE THE CENTER OF STATE STREET INTERSECTS THE CENTER OF REED STREET. THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF REED STREET 137 FEET. THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH STATE STREET 58 FEET. THENCE WEST 14 FEET. THENCE NORTH 59.5 FEET. THENCE EAST 151 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 117.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF 06-052-002­ 000-020-0. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Plaming/Zoning Commission wil conduct a pub­ doned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in lic hearing on June 23.2003, at 7:00 p.m. injhe Community Room of the Courts A Law Bulding which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. located at 206 West Court St in Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing wM be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: Dated: June 13,2003 Exchange Financial Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. MAP CHANGE A-2-2003 PC. 30300 Northwestern Hi^way, Suite 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 Request to rezone property in Section 6. Barry Township (see below). Comm at the NE comer of Sec. 6. TIN, R2W, Barry Twp.. th W 317.5 ft to POB, th W 648 ft (61/9-7/17) to the centerline of M-43 Hwy., th Sly along the centertine 500 ft , th E 651 ft. th N 3 DEG W 500 * by Mary McDonough Sra/f Writer A new 2003-2004 Delton Kellogg budget projects the possible loss of $676,507 in adult education revenues and includes the elimination of 14 staff posi­ tions. including three support staff. Support staff layoffs, announced al Mon­ day's Delton Kellogg School Board meet­ ing. were the latest in a round of layoffs made by the district in response to pro­ jected state aid cuts this coming year. School districts around the state are waiting anxiously while Michigan legislators de­ bate the amount of state aid that will be provided to districts for 2003-2004. While Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan legislature have promised to keep pcr-pupil allocations to districts at $6,700 per student, school districts arc expecting heavy cuts in special school aid, called “ categoricals," which arc used for special education, adult education and programs for students at risk of failing. Because stale adult education funding is threatened. DK opted to put its revenue projections for state adult education fund­ ing at zero. But the program won’t be cut. because the district has been able to save state adult ed revenue from previous years in a special fund that now contains some $800,000. The new budget, approved by the board Monday, anticipates using $676,507 from that fund to finance the dis­ trict's adult education program this coming year. Loss of revenue in any succeeding year could be devastating to the district, which runs an extensive adult education program in partnership with the Michigan Career and Technical Institute. The board approved layoff status for bus driver Bonnie Tcbo. media clerk Josephine Henson and publications secretary Eliza­ beth Wisniewski. At a special meeting June 2 the board laid off 19 staff members, in­ cluding six elementary teachers, six middle school teachers, three high school teachers. MM* afxcial Icactars an|»ne ad­ ministrator, elementary principal Robert Downing. Downing's position will be filled by Brenda Pickett, whose job as community services director is being eliminated. The new budget docs not project the loss of all those who were laid off. Some teach­ ers will probably be reinstated, but the dis­ trict is waiting for more information on revenues it will receive before making de­ cisions on which programming areas will be cut. Altogether the budget projects a de­ crease of four teachers in the elementary, three in the middle school, two in the high school, one administrator, and three support staff positions. The new budget also pro­ jects the loss of technology technician Clar­ ence Rule, whose contract won’t be re­ newed. Altogether some $930,000 in revenue losses were projected by the new budget. Pari of those losses will be made up by a transfer of $189,472 from the district’s sav­ ings account. Total revenues arc projected at $15,473,836, down from $16,174,209 in 2002-2003. Expenditures arc projected at $15,663,308, down from $16,376,357 in 2002-2003. Because the district did not know exactly what would be cut from state categorical aid. it was decided to reduce the projected pcr-pupil foundation aid by $100 per pupil, leaving the district with $6,600 per student. With a projected enrollment of 2007 stu­ dents this coming year, the district expects some $13,253,356 in state aid. However, the amount of aid is reduced by the amount of local property taxes received. The dis­ trict is projecting it will receive $1,611,086 in property tax revenues this coming year, which means the state aid will be reduced that amount, giving the district a net total in state aid of $11,642^70. Altogether, revenues from local sources is projected at $1.86 million, up from $1.71 million last year. Total revenue from state funds is projected at $12.7 million, down from $135 million last year. And revenue from federal sources is projected at $722,652, up from $614,465 last year. Pari of the revenue decrease is due to a projected decrease in enrollment of 27 stu­ dents, which could mean a loss of $180,900 in state aid. Budget revenue also won’t include a hoped-for infusion of cash due to a retire­ ment incentive program offered by the dis­ trict. Seven teachers had to participate to make the program feasible, but only five signed up. so the incentive program was dropped. Expenditures for basic instructional pro­ grams arc budgeted at $7.9 million, down from $8.1 million last year. Expenditures for special instructional programs such as special education are budgeted at $1.40 million, down from $1.46 million last year. Expenditures fcr support services arc budgeted at $434,817 for pupil services, $319,381 for instructional staff, $553,355 for general administration, $866,540 for school administration, $1.7 million for op­ eration and maintenance, $525,459 for pu­ pil transportation, $137,402 for central services, and $39,831 for community serv­ ices. A total of $252,200 was budgeted for capital expenditures. While contracts with both teachers and support staff are being renegotiated this year, so exact expenditures for salaries and wages couldn’t be determined, approxi­ mately 80 percent of budget expenditures are devoted to wages and benefits. Expenditures include an increase of 1657 percent in payments for health insur­ ance premiums and a 2.5 percent increase in utility costs. Separate budgets for food service and athletics project expenditures of $753,630 for food service and $406,709 for athletics. School Superintendent Ron Archer said at Monday’s school board meeting that the budget represents “a sizable reduction” in expenditures that “has to do directly with the state budget.” Administrators and staff have “spent a horrible year” trying to plan for this coming year’s budget and trying to pare spending after a January 2003 cut in state aid, be said. This coming school yea.* is “going to be a very tough financial year. Wc are very dismayed at what it’s doing to our district,” he said. * “Wc hope this is a one-year issue.” ft tothePOB. Maple Valley Alternative Education in Nashville is now accepting applications for 2003-2004 enrollment for Maple Valley Alternative Education. Maple Valley is a Schools of Choice District. TOENROLL CALL 1-517-852-9794 oi stop in and pick up an application at The Kellogg Center 324 N. Queen St. • Nashville Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Detault has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mads by Nick Ackley, a married man (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Aug. 3,2000, and recorded on Aug. 9. 2000 in Document No. 1047888 in Bn.ry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage rhere rs claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 43/100 dollars ($87,976.43). including interest at 9 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and FROM: C-2 (Rural & Residential Convenience Commercial) TO: C-1 (Light Commercial) E.L.S. inc. Address of the property: 10075 S. M-43 Highway. AB of the abo<re mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or tn writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mated to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Mich., between the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information The County of Barry wil provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street, Hasbngs. Michigan 49058. (269) 945-1284. . Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • • • • • • All 48 States vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East Coast - west coast Call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM. on July 3. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 112 of Middleville Downs Addition No. 5. according to the recorded plat thereof in Libef 5 of Plats, on Page 43 The redemption penod shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale. unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shal be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 29. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200319809 Team C (5/29H6/19) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 19. 2003 - Page 13 RESULTS, from page 11 M30-34.253 4.Mirk F45-49.177.2Jo Carr.H AST1NGS.MI M3O-34.253 4.Eric M Nyman.ROCKFORD.IL F35-?9^53.4.Tr»cy Rhine ha rt.BRECKSVILLE.OH Me Maks 35-39 M35-39,446.0.Roben M Schalkr.PEORlA.IL F55-59.71.0Judith Shea,GRAND RAPIDS.MI Kee.BOWLING GREEN.OH M35-39.4l0.0.Bnan E Carrigan.ADA.MI Females 60-64 M35-39,4O5.8.Miael P Henriksson.HASTlNGS.MI F6O-64.2O5.4,Patricia D WolfJONES. Ml F40-44.329.6.Carolyn H Calcutl.COMSTOCK M35-39.377 6.Gan E Waggoner.ELKRIDGE.MD F60-64,l25.0.Cynthu Me Kean.SAtJGATUCK.MI PARK.MI M35-39.375.8.Bmn R Scven.ADA.MI Females 65-49 F4O-44J0! 4jamuU S Gorman.EVERGREEN.CO F40-44.30l -4.Resa Rcmus Stariha.UK SALLE.IL M35-39363.85uvt M Havlick.CLAYTON.IN M M35-39.353 6.Brian Males 18-24 M18-24.458.0,Larry F 4 0 • 4 4.207.2. Christine Gratiam, WESTER VI LLE.OH Optis.TORONTO F40-44.I25 OJoany T Ver*chuuren.MlSSlSSAUGA ■ M35-39.329.6. Michael TARIO.CAN F45-49.271.4.Vatenc A Copcland.GRIMSBY - ON­ TARIO.CAN F45-49.255XK*y S»out.NEW PORT RICHEY.FL F45-49,207.2.Nancy A Lange,WYOMING.MI M35-39.3XV6.Michael A Seager.PmSFORD.NY Ml8-24301 2.Yaca Kerrvcl.GRAND RAPIDS.Ml M35-39.3O56.Mark A Harrison.NAPERVILLE.IL M1R-24.W 4.Brun Yosl.PORTAGE.MI M35-39.253.4.David F Howson.SARNIA - ON­ Ml 8-24,159. XJason M Heimke.MENASHA.WI TARIO.CAN M 3 5 - 3 9.2 5 3.4 . L o u i s M35-39.253 4Jeff Zmk.UNIONTOWN.OH Falk.GRAND M35-39.229.4Anthony C Mtlls.ZEELAND.MI M35-39.219 XPeter K Zgiplc.LANSING.MI M35-39.2I7.4,Ttm G Ewmg.WHEATON.IL M 35 - 39.2 I 3.2.George M25-29353 4,Bcrtrand HaussALHAMBRACA M25-293534Jean-Marc Hauss.ORTONVILLE.Ml M25-29341.4,Chris J Wtseman.NAPERVlLLE.lL described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of > Dontas, SARNIA M35-39.207 2.John THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES WEST 171.30 FEET TO CROOKED LAKE. THENCE SOUTH 43 DEGREES WEST 85.6 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57-1/2 DEGREES EAST 165 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES EAST 65 FEET ONTARIO.CAN TARIO.CAN M35-39.207.XBryan M Moffitt.RR *1 BOWMAN M25-2931 L4.Troy De Vries.GRAND RAPIDS.MI M25-29301.2.Anthony Underwood.GRAND RAP- V1LLE.CAN M35-39.2O5 4.AnxiT Dietzel.GRAND RAPIDS.MI IDS.M1 M35-39,203.6.Scoti M25-29.l712.Damn M Oliver.MIDDLEVILLE.MI NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and arc ADDITION TO GWIN'S GROVE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; TARIO.CAN M25-29.211.4,Robert Ballinger.SARNIA - ON­ Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on July 10. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF WEST CORNER OF LOT 26 OF THE FIRST M35-39.207.XRobert D Biron.K£SWICK - ON­ M25-29.171.XLub Garcia.YPSILANTl.MI per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in M Grodek.COUNTRYSIDE.IL M25-29351.6.Shawn Lewis,WYOMING.Ml nd wife (original mortgagors) to Option One dollars ($61,493.64). including interest at 9 900% as: File Number: 08-0356156 PARCEL 1: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 7. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 96 FEET SOUTH 36 DEGREES WEST OF THE SOUTH­ M35-39.221.6Junes T Karlovec.SHAKER HTS.OH M25-29,351.8,Roger J Bonga.LOWELL.MI M25-29.263 6.Chns C Raynor,BEETON - ON­ FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 64/100 W Huffman.COLUMBIANA.OH D TARIO.CAN which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1.00 o'clock p.m.. on July 3. 2003 SakJ premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described M35 39.305 6.R»durd D Budek.PETOSKEY.Ml M18-24307.2Jon Kiner.DAYTON.OH RAPIDS.Ml *1075246 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on annum. Under the power of sale contained in said M35-39J09.8Jamcs M Gomez.MUSKEGON.MI Males 25-29 Mortgagee, dated November 30, 2001. and recorded on February 20. 2002 in Instrument Ringey.BEVERLY HILLS.Ml M18-7U19 ZJason Miner.BELDING.MI M25-29.377.6. Matthew Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andrew John Goodrich and Melissa Goodrich, husband B M35-39.3ll.6.David M18-24J63.6.Mark A Houhkin.iONlA.MI Ml8-24,147.2. Keegan Dwycr.COLUMBUS.OH LEGAL NOTICE claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND SEV­ ENTY THREE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($155,073.00), including interest at 7% par M35 39.319.4.William A Sinnott.VERONA.WI M18-24363.6.Craig Sherwood.lONlA.MI F45-49.337 4.Mane R Bartoletti.FlNLEYVlLLE.PA Wycoff.GRAND RAPIDS.MI TARIO.CAN INGS.MI Lenders successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 12. 2001. and recorded on September 6. 2001. in Document Number 1066056. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is M35-39329.65te« A OtolsULA PORTE.IN ONTARIO.CAN M18-24.3I l.ti.Kcith Moore.TORONTO - ON­ Females 45-49 F45-49.359.6.Nancy M Hennksson-Black.HAST- Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc fMERS"). solely as nominee for Lender and Caron.ROCHESTER H1LLS.MI Ml8-24,365.6Josh M Jones.TORONTO - ON­ - ONTARLCAN in the conditions of a mortgage made by: David L Walley and Jodie Walley, husband and wife, to M35-39.365 6.Randall M Bertrand.HASTINGS.MI F65-69.195.2.lsabeHe E Sheardown.COOKSTOWN - ONTARIO.CAN F4O-44.259 4.Annette G Weingate.BYRON CEN- TER.MI Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES P.C.. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made M30-34.147 XAndy Bruoo.SILVER SPRING.MD F55-59301.4.Pauline Lundgren. OMAHA.Nt Females 40-44 - M30-34.203 6.Eric J Kitnber.CALEDONlA.MI F5O-54.183.XCheryl Claflin-Hoater.MASON.MI Females 55-59 F35-3‘.'.l47.2.Gayle Frejlich.GLEN ELLYN.IL Janzen.SARNIA ONTARIO.CAN FIELD H1LLS.MI F35-37.l754.SuMe Rahuh.SHAKER HTS.OH F40-44.428.0.Karen M30-34,211.4. Robert F5O-54.227.6,Mcrry Vander Linden Vacas,BLOOM­ F35-39.253.4Janet L Me Gctligan.MUSKEGON.MI LEGAL HOTICE M30-3434I 4.Brun CRakrr.SPARTA.MI F50-54.357.8.Nancy D GulhJiTAFFORD.VA F35-39.27L4.KMtn M Hannon.MUSKF.GGN.MI Alcxander.SWARTZ CREEK.MI F45-49.l47 2.Kun Soute.lRON MOUNTAIN At I Female* 50-54 Fnuki 35-39 S W TO PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. May 22. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for Lender and Baumann,GRAND RAPIDS.MI M35-39.l83 XGary Sioutenburg.GRANDVnjJi.MI M2S-29.l59.2Joahva Siration.GRAND RAPIDS.Ml M2$-29,147.2.Briaa M M35-39.l76 9.Mirk Updike.GRAND Hendershot.GRAND RAPIDS.MI RAPIDS.MI M25-29,125.0.Andrrw Hamilion.BATAVlAJl M35-39.171 XMtchael T Culley .MARION,IN M25-29,95.6Jasoo G Floyd.KENTWOOD.Ml M35-39.1S9.XS*ve Baraard.MUSKEGON.MI M35-39.153.2Jobn S Cunhs,BYRON CENTER.MI M25-29.71 0.Bo Sheehan.CHARLOTTE.MI M 35 - 39.1 5 3.2.Thomas Males 30-34 M30-34J71.6.GIOUI M Soerens.ROYAL OAK.MI M35-39.147.XMark A Chamberlain.GRAND RAP­ M30-34,341.6.Roben D Hayley.TAYLOR.MI M3O-34J21.8,Shawn R Adamski.BERKLEY,Ml IDS.MI R MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James R. Hermenttt. a single man. io WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 20. 2000 and recorded December 28. 2000 m Liber 1053395. Page 1. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bank One. National Association, as Trustee by assignment dated December 28, 20G0 and recorded on March 26. 2002 in Liber 1077128. Page 1. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Six Hundred SeventyFour and 53/100 Dollars ($62,674.53) including interest at the rate o’ 9.875% per annum. Under tiw power of iale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barrv County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Juty 10,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 49 seconds West. 546 20 feet along the North line of said Section 29; thence South 06 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds West. 435.84 feet to the point of begmnmg; thence South 11 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds West 299.71 feet; thence South 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds East. 54 48 feet along the centerline of Lewis Road; thence North 12 degrees 02 minutes 33 seconds East 299.97 feet; thence North 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds West 56.84 feet to the point of beginning, subject to wi easement tor public highway purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for Lewis Road and any other easements or restrictions of record The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance wtth MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated June 5.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. National Association, as Trustee. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hite. Michigan 48334 (248) 457-1000 File No. 207.0558 (6/26) PUB: VS - 7/3 M35-39,125.0.David de Jong.GRAND RAPIDS.MI M3O-34321.8,Siephen Schofer.RED HILL.PA M30-34,305.6,Kenneth M Setter.CHEEKTOWAGA.NY THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR IMEQBMADQfLQBTAiNED w;ll DL USED FDR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE.CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT .THE NUMBER BELOW JF M35-39.710.Dean Hubbard.BYRON CFNTER.MI Visser.GRAND RAPIDS.MI Continued next page M30-34.3014.ADen W Murphy.CUO.MI M3O-34389.4J Andrew Claytoii.LEBANON.OH Section 35, Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, thence chains 34 links, thence East 5 chains to the East section line thence South 5 chains and 34 links to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. ASSISTANT ENGINEER in which case the rede mption period shall be 30 The Barry County Road Commission Is hiring for days from the date of such sale. Assistant plans, bituminous paving materials. Scraps gravel roads and Dated: June 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: designs and directs civil engineering projects such as performs snow removal. A high school diploma or roads, bridges, culver:, and storm sewers. A bache­ GED is required along with a commercial driver's Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. lor's degree or comparable work experience or com­ license with A4N endorsements. Application can be Attorneys and Counselors bination of the two Is required. Resumes can be sent Med out at the Barry County Road Commission office 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 to the Barry County Road Commission (Phone 269­ West on the Section line 5 chains thence North 5 File *200319727 Team G 945-3449) Engineer. at P.O. Person Box 158. coordinates, Hastings. TRUCK DRIVER The Barry County Road Commission is hiring lor a truck driver. Drives truck equipped with dump box, underbody scraper, sander and snowplow. Transports and dumps loose materials such as sand, gravel, or (Phono vided at Resumes will be accepted until Juty 5. 2003. Starting (6/5-6/26) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY is available. The Barry County at 1725 W. M-43 Hwy. time of application. Applications wit accepted until 06Z25/03 salary will be dependent upon qualifications. Job description 269-945-3449) Hastings, Ml. A complete job description will be pro­ Ml 49058. 4 bedrooms. 2 baths, large kitchen, breakfast nook 8 Hourly wage will start at formal dining room, main floor laundry, central air 8 S13.72. The Barry County Road Commission is an Road 8350 E. M-79 Hwy. Fully remodeled 2400 sq. ft farmhouse on 1.5 acres. be attached 3 stall garage $142,500. Equal Opportunity Employer. Commission Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (517) 852-0*36 INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Boyd J. Tobias, an PUBLIC NOTICE unmamed man. to Advantage Housing, dated June 11. 1998. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on June 16.1998, in Document CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND DBA Streetscape Prelect No. 1013602. and which Mortgage was assigned BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. (FKA Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) by Mortgage Assignment dated June 11. 1998, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry m the State of Michigan on June 16, 1998, in Document No. 1013603, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the Phase III of the DDA Streetscape project is progressing very weft. The majority of the construction work at Stale Street and Boftweod has been completed and is open to traffic, and the majority of the construc­ tion work at State Street and Michigan Avenue has been completed and is open to traffic. aAhough there TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ may be some temporary closures when it is lime to asphalt the patch areas. To date, eleven crosswaks LAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: have been completed, and there are six more Io go. The foflowing is a cursory report on the street clo­ sures and detours that wiB be occurring for approximately the next two weeks. sum of $84,461.21 and no proceedings having PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance East State Street will te closed to through traffic between Michigan Avenue and Jefferson at Jefferson been instituted tn recover the debt now remaining No 2003-98. whicn was adopted by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at a reg­ Street lor approximately the next one to two weeks. Local traffic will be allowed access to al of the local ular meeting held on June 11. 2003 merchants in this area at all times. secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the powe of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said safe; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wrt: " West State Street will be closed between Church and Jefferson at Church Street lor approximately the ORDAINS: next one or two weeks. Local traffic win be allowed access to this area as much as possible. being the place tor holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be ottered for sale unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 8.75 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said as possible. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN that on July 10. 2003, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that and sold to the highest bidder; at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts duo and SECTION I • AMENDMENT QF SECTION IMJMa F.5.L A 1MJ2O2S FJ.C. BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST THENCE NORTH 17 FEET ALONG THE EAST 1/8 LINE. THENCE EAST 318 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 32. THENCE SOUTH 137 FEET; THENCE WEST 318 FEET TO THE EAST 1/8 UNE; THENCE NORTH 120 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS IN A PRIVATE EASEMENT 66 FEET IN WIDTH ACROSS THE NORTH SIDE OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL THE SOUTH UNE OF Section 104 2026 F 5 b of the Rutland Charter Township Zorng Ordinance shall be times during the course of the streetscape project. b. Political. Signs not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet placed by an individual on his Tim Girrbach or her residence or place of business or on some part of the property, provided said signs are Director of Public Service* displayed, withm the setbacks prescribed in Article XVIII, not more than forty five (45) days before, nor more than ten (10) days after, the conclusion of the political campaign to which it 2 Section 104.2026 F.5 c of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to read as follows c. One (1) temporary event sign, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, shall be per­ mitted in any commercial or industrial district, such as for special events and sales as defined in this ordinance Display of any temporary event sign shall be limited to 45 days in advance and the day of the event No such sign shall be redisplayed on the same premises in said dis­ trict until the expiration of an interim penod of ninety (90) days SECTION M - EEFEGT1YE DATE AND REPEAL This Ordinance shall take effect eight days following publication of adoption All ordinances The redemption period snail be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER ALWARD & ROY. PC 1241 E Eighth Street. PO Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated May 27. 2003 or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the ton text of this Ordinance has been posted m the Office of the Township Clerk Robin McKenna, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP By: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 (7-3) this area, the Barry County Courthouse, and Sand Ridge Bank at afl times. Apple Street and Court Street will be open to through traffic from Broadway to Michigan Avenue al al amended to read as foBows: WHICH IS COINCIDENT WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL West State Street win be dosed to through traffic between Broadway and Church Street at Broadway lor approximately the next me or two weeks. Local traffic win be allowed access to an local merchar*s in 1 relates PARCEL 2 . North Church Street will be closed to through traffic between Stale Street and Apple Street for approx­ imately one or two weeks. Local traffic will be allowed access to all local merchants in this area as much THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 19. 2003 M45-49J59.6.Tbomn V Lswrence.SEATTLE,WA RESULTS, from page 13 M45-49.357 8Jeff A Doen.STANWOODJ41 Male* 40-44 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate FILE NO. 2003-23641 Estate of Thelma Ketchum. Date of birth: 02/22/1943. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Thelma Grace Ketchum, who lived at 7755 Lindsey Road. Plainwell (Orangeville Township). Barry County. Michigan died 06/15/1994. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate win be forever barred unless presented to Velva Huff, named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the nametVproposed personal representative within 4 months after too date of publication of torn notice. Date 6/13/2003 JodyJermgan (P55997) 50 44th Street SW Grand Rapids. Ml 49548 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2003-23730-DE Estate of BERNARD M. HILEMAN. SR Date of birth: 2/15/13. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Bernard M. Hileman. Sr., who lived at 10921 Gun named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to bo’h the probate court at 3912 Rome Drive, Lafayette. IN 47905 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 .nonths after the date of publication of this notice Date: 6-11-03 3912 Rome Drive Martin. Ml 49070 (269) 685-8093 Lafayette. IN 47905 765-449-1472 Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and wo are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained wilt (6/19) Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt end any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by FRANK W. WINANS A SHARON WINANS. HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG­ ISTRATION SYSTEMS INC.. ITS SUCCES­ SORS AND ASSIGNS. SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORA­ TION, Mortgagee, dated October 17. 2002, and be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRAD A. HEATH AND SHERRY L HEATH, HUSBAND AND WIFE to FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN ITS SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS, Mortgagee, dated December 2. 1998, and recorded on December 8, 1998, as Instrument No. 1022019 Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage to FIRST UNION NATIONAL BAN!', as TRUSTEE UNDER THE racvrued on October 30.2002. as Instrument No. SALE AND MASTER SERVICING AGREEMENT which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the DATES AS OF MARCH 1. 1999. FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN OWNER TRUST 1999-1, by an date hereof the sum of eighty eight thousand gage wM be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on July 17,2003. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 21; THENCE NORTH 87 RODS FROM BEGINNING; THENCE EAST 40 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 8 ROOS; THENCE WEST 40 ROOS; THENCE NORTH 8 ROOS TO BEGINNING, SECTION 21. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 12. 2003 FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE SALE AND MASTER SERVICING AGREEMENT DATES AS OF MARCH 1, 1999. FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN OWNER TRUST 1999-1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee. Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 For Information please cal: (248) 540-7701 M45-49.329.6.Chmtophef M M4O-44.353 6.Roger W Me Cready.DAYTON.OH YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MQfiIfiAQE_SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Juanita Jasinski, a single woman, to Option One Mortgage Corporation. a California Corporation, mortgagee, ing interest at the rate of 8.9% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 10,2003. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are M4O-44.335 6,Terry Krall.CARMELIN M45-49J23 6Jun W Rom.NOBLESVILLE.IN M4O-44.335.6.Robert Moore.SHARON.WI M45-49.307 4.Gsry J Mtchakk.NORTHVlLLE.MI eight hundred seventy six and 35/100 Dollars ($88 876.35). including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 1XX) pm. on July 10. 2003. Said premises are situated to TWP OF IRV­ ING, BARRY County, Michigan and are described as: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITU­ ATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNED AS A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 28 ROOS 10.50 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 22. TOWN 4 NORTH. RAGE 9 WEST. THENCE WEST 13 RODS 11.50 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 10 RODS 1350 FEET. THENCE WEST 14 ROOS 10 FEET. THENCE NORTH 22 ROOS 3 FEET. THENCE EAST 28 ROOS 5 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 11 ROOS 6 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. M40-44.319 4.James W Rathbun.GRAND M45-49.305 6,Dusne A Gemti.MlDDLEVlLLEJdi M 4 0 - 4 4.3 1 3.4 . R a i n a r d M ONTARIO.CAN - ONTARIO.CAN M45-49.305.6.Rick Beer.STRONGSVI LLE.OH M40-44,307.4. Bruce Ford.TORONTO ONTARIO.CAN W MIO-44.305.6.Dave Pin.SARNIA - M45-49.25L6.Gary C Bert.LUDINGTON.MI M40-44.3056.Ttm Weber.INDIANAPOUS.IN M45-49.247 4.Mtke Rames.AKRON.OH M45-49J43 ZEd Korm.TALLMADGE.OH M40-44Z83.4.Otto Weyer Jr.GARDEN CTTY.MI M45-49.23 L2.Mart A HalLMUNCJEJN M45-49.2192.Date J Piper J ENISON. Ml M4O-44,277.4,J*hdip L Krey.MIDDLEVJLLE.Ml M45-49,213.2,Charles M40-44.273 2.John M Lofgren.HOMEWOOD.lL M40-44.27I.4,Michael G Casey.EVERGREEN M45-49.181.4.Michml J Reyes^KOKlEJL M40-44.253 4.Ansleo Acosta.AVON.IN M45-49.159.2John NurverJENJSON.Ml M40-44.253.4,Todd M Antnm.FIFF. LAKE.MI M45-49.125.0.Dsvid V Ladd.KALAMAZOO.MI M40-44.253 4,David E Bee,GRAND RAPIDS.MI M45-49.I25 OJonathan Miner.ROCKFORD.MI M40-44Z53.4Jeff R Bour.WALKER.MI M45-49.125.0.David S MordtsJLASL£TT,MI M4O-44.253 4.Mark A Butkr. IRETON IA.OH M45-49.l25 0.Ed Mulhertn.CHARLOTTE,NC M4O-44.253 4.Mark A Frank. ROCHESTER.NY M45-49.l25 0.Mrte Shipanki.ROCKFORD.Ml M4O-44.249 2.Marc R rulmer.PENNSBURG.PA M45-49.l25.0.Mart TammmgaANCASTER - ON­ M40-44J47.4,D«v»d A Fik.HUDSONVJLLE.Ml M40-44.245.6.Tony Petrocco.SARNIA - ON­ BERTA.CAN M4O-44J31 ZAlan Landhetr JENISON.Ml M40-44,225.2. Wayne W Vaadeabcrgh.SUN M40-44,219.2,Edward PROBATE COURT AT 206 W. COURT STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49058 INFORMALLY ADMITTED THE WILL TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, RAYMOND HISTED. who tved at 333 N. LENTZ L M5O-54,417.8.Martui D Kidp.RED HILUPA Maagd.GRANDVILLE.MI M50-54.381.8,Aafel A Mitevaki.ROCHESTER M4O-44.2l9 2.Chet A Grodek.CHICAGO.lL HILLS.M1 M40-44J17.4Jeffrey E SmithJENISON.MI M5O-54J57.8.PM1V R Farber ANN ARBOR.MI M4O-44.213 2.Genc A Wenzel,CLEVELAND,OH M40-44.205A.Denms L Thome.BIRMINGHAM.MI M40-44,205.4.David J Watkins.CUYAHOGA L M 40-44.20 1 .2,Robert M40-44.201Z.Paul M DkHu.DOWNSVIEW - ON­ M40-44,201.2.Raymond J Grodek.ARLINGTON M50-54,305.6,Scolf M40-44Z01-ZDm Me AliisierJREDERICK.MD died April 25. 2003. M40-44,199.4.Kris T Rogen.RUSHSYLVANIA.OH Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against toe estate wiH be forever barred unless presented to FRANK HISTED. named M4O-44.171.2,Stephen KetperAVON.IN M5O-54Z77.4,Ttm Wofford,NEW CASTLEJA M5O-54Z73.2J)svid L Orr.TRAVERSE CTTY.MI M40-44.l25 0.John P Me Henry.FENNVILLE.MI posed personal representative within 4 months after tho date of publication of this notice. M40-44.7l .0Antomo Wood.FT GRATIOT.M1 M50-54^71.4Jctai O C PembenaUORDON - ON­ M40-44.I250.David WengJSHAKEP. HTS.OH TARIO.CAN M50-54461 ^.Robert J Law. VICKERS HTS-ON- TARIO.CAN Mates 45-49 M50-54,259.4,Peter J Lem.EAST YORK - ON­ M45-49,464.0,David T Stebbins.BELMONT.Ml M45-49,452AStevea NtnelsluJJUDSONVILLEXI A M 4 5 - 4 9,4 2 8.0 , Wayne J M45-49.417.8.Thom*s P BucUey.KEOKUK.LA M45-49.381 S.Gr.lum F Hallw,rd.TORONTO - For a FREE home security evaluation Contact your local ADT Sale Representative M45 49J74 O.Sun Bau,h.ClJNTON.MO M43-49.371.6.D«»:d Mtridilb.DOWNERS JEFF STORRS 616^98-0290 exL 31 Email: jstorrs@adt.com tyco Fire & Security • Barry County Friand of th* Court (FOC) Is converting to a naw statewide computer eystem MIOSES. The primary conversion begins 06-23-03 and will be completed 07-01-03. During that period there will be no eupport checks Issued to Barry County customers. Beginning 07-01-03 all eupport checks will bo proceesod by tha State of Michigan. A baddog vat exist after conversion which may cause further delays In payment processing. FUTURE DATES THAT CHECKS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED BECAUSE OF CONVERSION ARE: Ter Horsl.BYRON M5O-54Z55.ZBill R Duggan,BATTLE CREEK.M1 M5O-54.255.2.Cari J Leaf.PALATINEJL Hoekema.ORAND A M50-54,253.4,David M5O-54Z53.4,ayde KimbHLSPARTAXI M5O-54Z53.4.Mare A Tafona,GRAND RAHDSJtU ONTAR1O.CAN M50-54Z35 4,Grego.7 E Blakc.GRANDVJLLE.MI M50-54.23I JJoha E Farrow.PLAINFIELD.IN Gun Lake Cornmunity_Preschool M50-S4,231.2.Denais E Murphy.TRAVERSE CITY.Ml M50-54Z25ZDaniel J Updrte.GREENVlLLE,Ml M50-54.223 4,Rnn 0 C Mrnlek.ALLEGAN.M1 M50-54Z13.ZGary De KoctJRUFTPORT.MI SumiMr and Fall Registration has begun 900-1130 an * 1230-300 pm M 5 0-54.2 J 3.2,Michael J Gormley,MIDDLEVJLLE.MI M50-54,207.2,Larry G Exact. JHUNDER BAYONTARIO.CAN M5O-54 2O7.ZDav»d S Meyer,GRAND RAP1DSJ41 M50-54u012.Gregory L Bell.TYBEE ISLAND.GA 900-11:30 an & • G M50-54^43.ZFabio G Zone.-.THUNDER BAY- OROVEJL M45-49.36S 0.D4n M Dvbei.ROCKFORD.MI • M5O-54,257.6.Ge»e RAPIDS.M1 ONTARIO.CAN ALL CHILD SUPPORT CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: M5O-54Z59.4John Lewrt.TRAVERSE CITYJ4I CENTER.MI Panepinto.ROCHESTER.NY M45-49.416.0Jeff WeMe^T LOU1S.MO ADT SECURITY SERVICES TARIO.CAN M50-54ZS9.4,Tm»odiy Reese,PTTTSBURGH.PA Pntchard.CATTARAUGUS.NY (6/19) M50-54,3014,Dav3d Wcsterhota, LOMBARDJL M5O-54.289.4,Mkhael Reac.PTTTSBURGlLFA M4O-44,153.2, Wayne T CurtisNASHVJLLE.MI M 4 5 -4 9,440.0, Marc Mills,WEST E LAFAYETTE.IN M4O-44,7l.0.Michael A Wubect.SAND LAKE.M1 (6/26) M5O-54JQ5 6John C Hart,MATTAWAN>fl M50-54JQ5 6Jtevid R Ide.PETOSKEY.M! HTS.IL S. BROADWAY. HASTINGS and toe namadfrro- (248) 540-7701 MSG-54319.4,Omct R Wiaoa,MIDDLEVlLLEJ41 M5O-54311 AGttry J Trap,GRAND RAP1DSJKI TARIO.CAN M40-44^01.2,Tim Zych.KENTWOOD.Ml (269) 945-9585 FRANK HISTED 91 ROBINSON DRIVE BATTLE CREEK. Ml 49017 (269) 209-8022 Calculi,COMSTOCK L PARK.M1 M5O-54J25.4,Brian K SbuUlFOWLERJN Beriutresser, ROCKFORD. MI MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616’ M5O-54J51 4PmI Danham.WAUSAU.WJ M50-54,329.6.Joha M4O-44Z03.6.Robert P Vogt Sr.SALEM.OH STREET, VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, MfcMgan Date: 6-2-2003 DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 M50-54.353 6.Rict L Robem.GRAND BLANCJdl M5O-54J35.6.Dan WoUJiAMMOND.Wl FALLS.OH personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court al 206 GAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION MriaSMd De Dated: June 5.2003 ASSIGNS. SOLEY AS NOMINEE FCh MORT­ M45-49.95 6.Mrte Wemgale.WAYLAND.MI M45-49.33 8.Gary Gnegcr.LOMBARD.IL PRARIE.W1 ROBINSON DRIVE. BATTLE CREEK. Ml 49017 TARIO.CAN M45-49,I07.3.Rom T.ykx^HERWOOD PK-AL- TARIO.CAN ON APRIL 30. 2003. THE BARRY COUNTY M45-49.203 6Jeffrey S MoffettJENT0N.MI M45-49.1814.Deam E Jeffere.GAJNES.Ml ONTARIO.CAN BAILEY. THE UNKNOWN CHILDREN OF MARTHA PLANCK. THE UNKNOWN CHILDREN OF JANE ANDERSON. AND MARGARET PURE AN APPLICATION FOR INFORMAL PRO­ BATE OF DECEDENTS WILL WAS FILED BY FRANK HISTED. WHOSE ADDRESS IS 91 RAPIDS.MI M45-49.207.2,Raymood J VictorAPPLETON.W| M40-44,255.2,Gregory D Petcnon.OAKVILLE - November 30.1929. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: INCLUD­ ING UNKNOWN CHILDREN OF VILATTA CARR. THE UNKNOWN CHILDREN OF MARGARET Boumiea,EATON M45-49.2O9 6,Kometh N Lehio.ROYAL OAK.M1 PARK.IL event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a Decedent's estate RLE NO. 03-23707-DE Estate of RAYMOND HISTED. Date of birth: , M45-49ZI7.4Join R KowakzykJENISON.MI M40-44Z75.6 Joe I A La* fence HIGH POINT.NC M40-44Z61 .SJtmes E Schroeder.FT WAYNE.IN INFORMAL PROBATE M45-49.253 4.Bdl Bechek.PETOSKEY.MI M45-49.253 4.Bdl F Drake.PETOSKEY.M1 ONTARIO.CAN foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sale to the STATE OF MCHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF - Smith.SARNIA M45-49J71 4,Mark A JcmctiAUGL SI AJ4i M40-44J05.6.Rick E Lehto^UBURN H1LLS.M1 M40-44,277 4.Dav»d B Hams.GRANDVJLLE.Ml ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Toy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 PUB: 6/5 - 7/3 D M45-49.30I 4 James Rollo.FAIRFIELO OH the South 3 feet. First Addition to the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated June 5,2003 M45-49.3056John Brown ANN ARBOR. Ml M45-49.305 6.Msrk S Hoppcr.NEWMARKET - M4O-44.315 8.Enc Ovenon.BEREA.OH M40-44.283 4.Mamn Burg.HUDSONVlLLEM! shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The C M45-49.30J.6.Gecigc Ammcrman.EVANSTON.IL RAPIDS.MI described as: Lot 2 of R. I. Hendershotts Addition, excepting determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. to which case the redemption period Coburn SHAKER HTS.OH M40-44.351 8,Gregory M Dalton.VlCKSBURG.Ml 1090563 BARRY County Records. MictWgan on For Information please cal: (6/12-7/3) M45-49.341 6.Richard C Kordenbrock.CINC!N- NATION M4O-44.J57 8.Troy L Miikr.FOWLER.MI There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Sixteen and 88/100 Dollars ($64,216.88) includ­ 1058 1125th Ave. annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ M40-44.387.8,Terry Arnold.CLOVLR.SC Creditors of the decedent are notified that aH Velva Huff dred seventy two and 95/100 Dollars ($67,772.95). including interest at 10.750% per M45-49J47 6,Ttmolhy R Argo.CINONNATl.OH INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF M4O-44 J23 6.Dovglu L Fauen.KENTWOOD.MI 269-945-9596 Bernard M. Hileman. Jr. gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of sixty seven thousand seven hun­ M4O-44.422 0.Dein H Vogkr.ALGONQUIN.IL January 4. 2000 and recorded January 13. 2000 in Uber 1040, Page 159, Barry County Records. Hasttogs, Ml 49058 assignment dated May 12, 2003, and recorded on May 22, 2003, as instrument No. 1104963 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ M45-49350.0.Gtemi A Dtk.GRAND RAPIDS.MI ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY Lake Road. Middleville. Michigan died May 21. 2003. 221 South Broadway (6/19) M45-49.357 8John J Guth.STAFFORD.VA M40-44.323 6Jerome W Dvorak.FRANKFORT.IL William M. Doherty (P41960) (616) 538-5510 M40-44.476 0.Mark A Skarpohl.MANKATO.MN M40-44.428.0.Mark Armsirong TOI FDO QH dated claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Bernard M Hileman. Jr., Msgter,BOWLING M45-49.359.6.Nscr GREEN.KY 1230 -300 pm chureh edict or cat 795-7903 tor mon M50-54.201.2.Vincent M Mkeh,GLEN ELLYN.IL M5O-54ZOI .ZSuveo J Wnue^ROCKWAYJdl M5O-54.187.4.Eugene R Vandal.THUNDER BAYONTAR1O.CAN July 30" and July 31“ August 1", 27*. 28", and 29" September 1". 2«", 29" and 30" Gun Lak* Community 12200 wesl M -179 Hwy WMtnd. Ml 49348 (2fe) 795-7903 These are the known dates that payments wil not be processed. M50-54,17)2,GeraJd W Bby.TKAVERSE CTTYJ41 M5O-54.J53 ZDavid L Welton.MOUNE.Ml M50-54.1472.George M Kuana.NAPERVJLLE.IL M50-54,147ZFredrick S Whaky.PORTAGEXl M50-54.125.0, Rom A Hickman. CENTRAL LAKE.MI M50-54.125.0.K1X Horie.TIFFIN.OH • Tho State Intanda to process all payments within two days after receipt and will mall them as they're received. Thera is no plan to restrict payment processing to a monthly basis. M50-54.1256.Mart E Undgren.GREENWOODJN M50-54,125.0.Tuno<hy Sbeehan.CHARLOTTE.MI M5O-54.95.6,Richard N EBchen,TOLEDO,OH M50-54J3.0,Chri> Shea,GRAND RAPJDS.MI Mates 55-59 • For current Information about conversion as rveU as case specific payments and balances, call the Interactive Voice Response System (IVR) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. M55-59.4O58.Reed C Fmfrock.SPRINGVlU-E,CA M55-59.353-6, William S Skinner,GRAND RAPIDS.MI M55-59J29.6^teve Gertig.EVANSVILLE.IN M55-59317.6.D»vid J Geeriuv.HOLLAND.MI M55-59J07.4.ThornaB D Curta.ROCKFORD.Ml • IVR PHONE NUMBER IS 1-877-543-20M • All other services provided by tho FOC will remain the same. During tho conversion to MICSES these services may bo Impacted and delays may also bo expected. To assure your concerns win be addressed as soon as possible, put them In writing to 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 40058. Increased phone traffic may make telephone contact difficult. M55-59305.6.BiIl A Schwan,KJNDERHOOICNY M55-59JO 1 .4,Gerry L BrittdeLCHARLEVOIXJdl How You Bank! • THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE! M55-59J01.4,Kca Lundgren.OMAHA.NE M55-59.213.2Jim SiegeLGRAND RAPIDS.M1 M55-59.201.ZS«eve A Grossmaa.CHlCAGO.IL M55-59.171.ZKctth J McEwen.COOKSTOWN ONTARIO.CAN M55-59.165.Z1XXU1 J Vetter.MEDINA.OH M55-59.159Z.Tom Davm.PARADlSE.CA M55-59.125.0,Gene A Cochran.MlDLAND.MI See RESULTS, page 17 �Banner - Thursday. June 19. 2003 - Page 15 The Oblttutties Beulah J. Hobert WOODLAND Beulah J Hoben. age 75, of Woodland, lied Saturday, June 14. 2003 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom Oct. 25. 1927 in Hastings, the daughter of Dewey and Ruth (Carpenter) Sease. Beulah attended schools in Woodland and Hastings. , Beulah married Howard L. Hobert, Sr.. May 30, 1945 and he passed away on Jan. I. 1997. She was employed at Pennock Hospital from 1965 until her retirement in 1989. Beulah enjoyed music, singing, playing the organ, guitar, dancing, in addition to crocheting. She loved her children, grand­ children. and will be missed by her many friends in the Nashville area. She also attended the Woodgrovc Brethren Christian Parish. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Howard. Sr. Surviving are two sons. Howard L. Hobert. Jr. of Grand Rapids and Orton O. (Connie) Hobert of Woodland; a daughter. Sandra (Jon) Boyer of Mulliken; 12 grand­ children; 10 great grandchildren; special friend. Charles Austin of Vermontville; three sisters. Waneta J. Russell of Hastings. Lilly Hotchkiss of New Jersey, and Hazel (Ken) Brazer of Nevada. Funeral services were held Tuesday. June 17, 2003 from the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor E. Roberta Shaffer offi­ ciated. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Leo W. Page HASTINGS - Leo W. Page of Hastings, formerly of Potterville, age 77. died Wednesday, June 11.2003 at his residence. bx* was bom Dec. 16. 1925 in Eaton Rw.pids Township, the son of Francis and Meta (Jacox) Page and had been a Hastings area resident since 1983 coming from Potterville. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II al the Battle of the Bulge. He was a retired Chief Engineer and v ice president of Michigan Magnetics and held many patents in the electronics field. He was a life member of the Potterville Masonic Uxige. member of the O.E.S. and the V.F.W. in Pollen ille and the D.A.V. in Lansing. He had sciyed in Potterville as treasurer, assessor and on the planning commission. Surviving are his wife. Barbara (Van I xiton) Page; two daughters. Debra Chavez of Traverse City and Christine (£harles) Means of Charlotte; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren, and two brothers. Harry (Mary) Page of Baldwin and Garry (Marsha) Page of Sauli Sle. Marie. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. Francis Hill. Funeral sen ices were held Monday . June 16. 2003 al the Burkhead-Grccn Funeral Home. Charlotte. Rev. Thomas Peters offi­ ciated. Interment in Dccpdale Memorial Park, lainsing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by BurkheadGrccn Funeral Home. Dorothy A. Scudder Paul E. Boysen WAYLAND - Paul E Boysen. Wayland, passed away June 14. 2003. Mr. Boysen was bom in Martin Township on March 21. 1921 the son of Jacob and Alice (Cook) Boysen. He was a self-employed general contrac­ tor for many years, as he developed and built Cry stal Lake. He was a member of St. Francis Episcopal church in Orangeville. Me .Beysen enjoyed hunting and fishing, most of all he enjoyed teaching family and friends how to build, especially homes. On Jan. 23. 1941 he married Adeline Bacon, who survives. Other members of his family include sons. Paul David (Peg) Boysen of Delton. Kris (Deb) Boysen of Allegan, and Roger (Kim) Boysen of Delton; daughters. Sue Standish of Delton and Lisa (JelT) Garrett of Way land; a broth­ er. Charles (Fran) Thompson of Orange­ ville; sisters. Pearl (George) Belland of Louisiana, and I .aVera Aberra of Battle Creek; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister. Trcvia; and a grandson, ('had Garrett. The funeral sen ice was conducted on Tuesday. June 17. 2003 al the WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Jay ’lay lor officiated. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Orangeville. Memorial contributions to the Barry County Commission on Aging will he appreciated. Arrangements were by Wiliiams-Gorvs Funeral Home, Delton. Eugene W. Berg CEDAR SPRINGS ■ Eugene W. (Ger Berg, age 81. currently of Cedar Spring formerly of Middleville, passed away qi etly at home on Saturday. June 14. 2003. He was bom on Easter Sunday. April 1 1922 in Chicago, IL. He was a veteran of the Anny and t Navy and served his country in the Sou Pacific during World War IT Gene is survived by his wife and b< friend. Charlene; four children. R< (Carolyn) Berg of Delton. Mi, Gary (Mar Berg of San Antonio. TX. Donna Richa of Rockford. MI and Larry (Shirley) Be of Irons. MI; one brother. Donald (Sall Berg of Grand Rapids; seven half-broth< and sisters, dr. Jerry (Barbai VanLccuwen. Jim (Mary) VanLeeuwc Jack Berg. Robert (Joan) Berg. Rosema (Kenneth) McClurken. Patricia (Dav Shatner and Kenneth (Angeline) Berg, fo step-children. Thomas Rozema of Lowe Susan (John) VanderWeelc of East Gra Rapids. David (Sandy) Rozema of Gros Pointe Woods. MI. James Rozema of Gra Rapids; numerous grandchildren and gr< grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his paren Clarence Berg and Lucille VanLecuwt his infant great-grandson. Cody Ray Bei and his haif-brother. Michael Berg. Funeral services were held at Beel Funeral Home in Middleville Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made the V.F.W in Rockford or Hospice of Gra Rapids. Arrangements by the Beeler Funei Home. Middleville. HASTINGS - Dorothy A. Scudder, age 93, of Hastings, died Saturday, June 14. 2003 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Scudder was born on August I, 1909 in National Mine. Michigan, the daughter of William and Agnes (Isaacson) Harris. She was raised in National Mine. Michigan. Negaunee. Michigan, Castleton. Vermont, Kalamazoo. Michigan and in Arizona, attending schools in those com­ munities. She graduated Central High School in Kalamazoo in 1927 andrthen attended Western Michigan College for two years and studied to teach French. She was married to Francis Foote in 1929 and he died in 1947 and Gerald Scudder in 1951 and he died in 1966. Mrs. Scudder has lived in the Hastings area since the 1930’s. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company from 1938 until she retired in 1974. From 1944 until her retirement she was supervisor of the paymil department. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Presbyterian Ruth Hannah Circle. Hastings Birthday Club, volunteer Republican Party, enjoyed reading novels, history books, crossword puzzles, game shows on TV. shopping, traveling, fishing, crocheting, watching political programs on TV. member Order of Eastern Star #7. Mrs. Scudder is survived by her daugh­ ter. Frances “Poppy” (David) Hershberger of Lake Oikssi; son. Fredric (Frances) Foote of Miduieville; granddaughters. Sally (Mark) Poll of Hastings and rShari (William) Barker of Lake Odessa; grand­ sons. Steven (Brenda) Hersherbger of Nashville. Stuart (Shelley) Hershberger of Wyoming. Scott Hershberger of Hastings. John Foote of Grand Rapids and Jeff Foote of Hastings; and 14 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands; grandsons. James Foote; two brothers and one sister. Visitation will be Wednesday. June 25 10 a.m. until servied time at the funeral home. Memorial services will be held Wednesday. June 25. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating . Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial reception at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish at Coats Grove following service. Memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Church Youth Missions Program. Arrangements are made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos! FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS Nonh of Hastings on M-45 Wilson Robert Trains HASTINGS - Wilson Robert Travis, age 86. of Hastings, died Wednesday. June II. 2003 at Thomapple Matter in Hastings. He was bom Oct. 31. 1916 in Irving Township, the son of Frank and Caroline (Quigley) Travis. He graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1933. Wilson was employed al Duplex/Goss printing in Batik Creek, ('lark Equipment, and retired from Bradford White’s in 1976. He married Bonnie Belle Beach Sept. 27. 1934 and she died Aug. 15. 1969. In 1976 Wilson moved to Satsuma. Alabama and relumed to Hastings in 1994. He was a v olunteer for the Middlev ille Fire Department, school bus driver for Monroe and Middleville districts, he enjoyed fish­ ing. race cars, woodworking, and was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers. Roy. Earl and sister Helen Hainlinc. Sun iving are son. Jasper (Sharon) Travis of Hastings; daughters. JoAnne Carroll of Middleville. Greta (Roy) Barry of Hastings; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grand­ children; two great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law. Donna Mac Belson of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Respecting his w ishes no sen ices w ill be held. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorials can be made to Thomapple Manor Activities Department or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Jefferson St. finished after 2 years The west side of Jefferson St. will finally be finished after the project was cut short due to budget challenges two years ago. Officials say water main replace­ ment and resurfacing should be done in the next few weeks. City crew workers are pictured, as they prepare for the gravel, which should be arriving in a week LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foroctooure Sate THIS FtfiM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MU fTAPy DUTY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made Earl Wayne Harmon MORTGAGE SALE CHARLOTTE - Earl Wayne Harmon died Monday. June 16, 2003. Charlotte, Michigan at the age of 92. Bom January 13. 1911, last surviving child of William C. and Rosella (VanHouten) Harmon. Earl was bom in Eaton County where he resided most of his life along with his par­ ents and siblings. He was preceded in death in 1973 by his wife, Mabel A. Rogers-Childs-Harmon. He was a farmer in the Vermontville area for many years, probably one of the last area farmers to thrash grain and farm with horses at the time of his retirement from farming. The Harmon's were owners and opera­ tors of the “Hill Top Riding Stable” from 1968-87. located on Kelly Hwy.. Vermontville. You always knew Earl from the cowboy hat that he always wore during his wakened hours His large extended family, love of singing and whistling, along with horses, were a big part of his life, work and interest over the years. He was survived by his sons, Theo (Judy) Harmon of Vermontville, Clinton (Rosie) Harmon of Eaton Rapids. Wayne (Fran) Childs of San Diego. California; daughters, Maxine (Joe) Coan of Howell. New Jersey. Alice (Paul) Edwards of Grand Ledge; (including step) 26 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchil­ dren; sisters'-in-law. Leona Harmon of Bellevue. Lillian Harmon of Bellaire. Violet Henry of Traverse City and Doris Rogers of Eaton Rapids; along with many nieces and nephews. Services for Mr. Harmon will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday. June 19. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Michigan. Rev Arthur Salisbury officiating. Interment will be in Freemire Cemetery in Sunfield Township. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Envelopes are available al the funeral mortgage made by Scott J. Smelker, a single person, to Fifth Third Bank, mortgagee, dated November 29. 2001 and recorded December 6, 2001 in document number 1070855. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Timothy S. Frie. a married man and Aubrey M Frie. his Default has been made in the conditions of a home. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral com. Let us quote your printing! wife (original mortgagors) Io Exchange Financial Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 15. 2000, and recorded on May 18. 2000 in Uber Document 41044501 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by such mortgage the sum of G.ie Hundred TwentyNine Thousand Four Hundred Eleven and 31/100 assignment dated February 5. 2001. which was Dollars ($129,411.31) including interest at the recorded on June 18. 2001. in Liber Document •1061624 Barry County Records, on which mort­ rate of 6 625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. gage there is claimed to be due at tnc date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY AND 28/100 dollars ($84,420.28), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the pjwer of sate contained in said Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 17,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al pubhc described as: The West 5 Acres of the following described venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m., on Juty 10. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF parcel: beginning 15 Rods West of the Northeast comar of section 13 .Town 4 North . Range 10 West. Thomapple Township. Barry County . Barry. Barry County. Michigan. and are inscribed Michigan . for the place of beginning; thence South 26 2/3 rods; thence West 45 rods; thence North 26 2/3 rods: thence East 45 rods to the place of beginning . The redemption period shall be 6 months from as: Lots 9 and 10 of Barrett Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, §600.324 la. in which case the redemption period in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. shall be 30 days from the date ol the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the Dated: June 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 12.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Team J (248) 593-1311 (248) 457-1000 File No. 200.0692 VA Team J Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200212383 Pub: 6/12 - 7/10 (fcS-A-26) NOTICE Special Adult Foster Care PRIVATE ROOMS THE JUNE 24, 2003, MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL BE HELD AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HAU, 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333. -H0M1 A*AY F10M HOME" UUIUhU. HAS ONE OPENING 348 Willits Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-9433 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS • PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public bearing on Thursday. June 26, 2003, commencing at 7.-00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan To act upon a request from John Kleinbrink for a variance to Article XVIII, Section 104.18900 on property located at 3007 Iroquois Trail, Hastings. Michigan Mr Kteinbnnk is seeking a variance to construct an overhang that extends beyond the existing 8-ft. concrete pad. The proposed overhang would be 3-ft. closer to the property line than zoning setbacks allow. The property is described as PARCEL #08-13-003-u 17-00 RUTLAND TWP COM E 1/4 POST 3-3-9 TH N 00 DEG 02* 24' W 429.55 FT AL E U SEC 3 TO AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE U SHORE ALGONQUIN LAKE TH S 45 DEG 47* 14* W 50.16 FT AL SD INTERMEDIATE TRA­ WE DO IT ALL...from Single Copies to Thousands, and Multi-sections. J-AD Graphics Hastings • 945-9554 VERSE U FOR POB TH S 41 DEG 42 05* W 66.25 FT TO THE END OF SD TRAVERSE LI TH N 32 DEG 42" 49* W 118 74 FT YH S 54 DEG 30* 55’ W 57.55 FTTH S 54 DEG 12* 40* W 112.09 F TO CNTRLI W STATE RD TH N 40 DEG 29 00* W 41 48 FT AL SD CNTRLI TH N 51 DEG 20‘ 28* E 264.19 FT AL SELY ROW LI IROQUOIS TRAIL TH S 29 DEG 12* 22* E 55.41 FTTH S 26 DEG 57* 47* E 105.35 FT TO POB The application for the above request is available for inspection at the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Clerk s Office during regular business hours. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public heanng to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above amendments ROBIN MCKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 �Page 16 - The Hastings Barner - Thursday, June 19.2003 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made In the team and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JOY SHERWOOD FAMILY UMTTED PARTNERSHIP, MORTGAGOR TO EASTERN SAVINGS BANK, FSB, 11350 McCormick Rood. Ste. 200, Hunt Valley. MD 21031, Mortgagee, dated October 11, 2002, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on October 22.2002, as Document No. 1089930, of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is dakned to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of FIVE HUN­ DRED FIFTY NINE THOUSAND ONE HUN DRED THIRTY FOUR AND 18/100 ($559,134.18) DOLLARS including interest thereon at 13.99% Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made byG. Jeffrey Hisey and Martha M. Htsey. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Weils Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., f/k/a Newest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1998, and recorced on July 24. 1996 in Document No. 1015492. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 22/100 dollars ($90,15032). including inter­ est at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said ATTEMPTING TQ, COLLECT ADEPT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED EQfi.THAI PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YQU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY, MQBIfiAfiEJALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric D. Stektie. a single man. to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated May 24. 2001 and recorded June 11.2001 in Liber 1061178, Page "’’Mortgage Page’” Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One and 11/100 Dollars ($96,151.11) including interest at the rate of 8.999% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ mortgage and the statu to in such case made and gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice Is hereby given that the mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of foe mortgaged premises, having been instituted to recover the debt eecured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con- provided, notice ts iiereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ or some part of them, at pubtic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic latnod In said mortgage, and pursuant to the Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 10, 2003 The premises are located in foe Township of Cartton, Barry County, Michigan, and are statute of the State of Michigan in such case Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on July 10. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, Juty 24, 2003 at 1:00 p.m., said described as: per annum. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity venue, BARRY. at in the Barry County Courthouse Barry County. Michigan, are and mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale at public Uni! No. 3 of Hickory Grove, a Condominium, auction, to the highest bidder at tho Barry according to the Master Deed dated May 13, 1996, and recorded May 14, 1996. In Uber 660. Page 303 of the Barry County Register of Deeds County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry Is held). Which said premises are described as follows: Al that certain piece a parcel of land situate in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wft: File Number 06-0059755 PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 7, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 27 03* EAST, 1481.07 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 32’ 5T WEST, 175.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIP­ TION: THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 56* 12" WEST. 332.92 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 115.89 FEET ON A 256.29 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 41 DEGREES 13* 08* EAST, 114.91 FEET; THENCE NORTH 28 DEGREES 15* 50" EAST, 19135 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 196.00 FEET ON A 401.06 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 42, DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST, 194.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST. 75.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 194.77 FEET ON A 348.74 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 72 DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST. 192.25 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 9434 FEET ON A 291.30 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 78 DEGREES 59* 10" EAST. 93.93 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19* 30* WEST, 336.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 18 12* EAST. 300 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE; THENCE SOUTHERLY 495 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE TO A POINT NORTH 89 DEGREES 27 03" EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 27 03" WEST. 545 5EET MOPE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO A 66 FOOT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS-EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES THE CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15' 50* EAST 939.73 FEET ALONG THE WEST UNE OF SAID SECTION 7 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS EASEMENT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44* 10* EAST. 225.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 191.6' FEET ON A 274.75 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 69 DEGREES 44* 10" EAST, 187.94 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES 44* 10" EAST. 50.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHER­ LY 193.00 FEET ON A 298.87 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 31 DEGREES 14' IQEAST. 189.66 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 44* 10" EAST, 75.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 193.74 FEFT ON A 317.16 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 30 DEGREES 14* Iff* EAST. 190.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 266.09 FEET ON A 293.19 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFi THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 73 DEGREES 44* 1(F EAST. 257.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 15* 50" EAST. 284.67 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 232.60 FEET ON A 256 29 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 54 DEGREES 15* 50* EAST, 224.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 28 DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST. 191.25 FEET: THENCE NORTHERLY 196.00 FEET ON A 401.08 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 42 DEGREES 15* 50" EAST. 194.06 and known as Barry County Sutxtivtoion Plan No. 7. together wilh undivided interest as a tenant in common in the common elements of the condo­ minium. if any, and all the rights and interests appurtenant to said Unit No. 3 of Hickory Grove. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. FLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 (6/5-6/26) SYNOPSIS RECOMMENCING AT REFERENCE POINT E AS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19’ 30’ WEST. 100 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 56 DEGREES 46’ 19* EAST. 241 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE; THENCE NORTHERLY 260 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE TO A POINT NORTH 89 DEGREES 18* 12" EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 18' ”* WEST, 300 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. P.P. *08-014-007-002-20 The redemption period shall be ONE YEAR Meeting was called to order at 730 pm. Board members present: Doster. Nottingham. Nichols, Goyings and members of the pubic. Absent Gray. Pledge of ATegiance Approved agenda with additions. Approved minutes Board Meeting held May 14, 2003 with correction. Public Comment - Questions as to why BC Road Comm, is working on Private Road. Tree work on North side of Prairieville ceme­ tery looks good. Suggest not throwing candy during Memorial Dey Parade Pina Lake Fire Dept. Report placed on file. Hickory Comers Are Dept Report placed on file Approved Tofourat fireworks request Correspondence: donation from Tom & Mariyfyn Lindsey-Moon to Pine Lake Are Dept accepted with great appreciation. Donation from Lucile Oliver estate to Bernard Museum and Defton Library Prairievflte Potice Report placed on ftte. Approved request for purchase of (tigKai cam­ era. Approved old copy machine to police depart­ ment Approved 5 year PraktevBe Township Park (313)881-0296 foreclosing mortgagee can rescind foe sale in foe The Thomapple Valley Church (TVC) men worked on the front and back porch of Green Gables Haven in Hastings last Saturday, tt was part of the TVC's 'Day of Caring.' The Haven is for abused women and others who need emergency short­ time shelter. event a 3rd party buys foe property and there is a simultaneous resolution with foe borrower. Dated: June 12,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC r.V. DUX 3UW I Troy, Ml 48007-5041 Pub: 6/12 -7/10 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defauft has been made In foe condMfons of a mortgage made by Angela K. Davte, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 29. 2002. and recorded on May 30.2002 In Uber Document No. 1061428 in Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof foe sum of EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 73/100 per annum. . Under foe power cf sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of tho mort­ gaged premises, or some part of foam, at public venue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Michigan at 1:00 PM, on July 17, 2003. Sted premises are situated In VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, Bany County, Michigan, and are from the date of such sale, unless determined The redemption period shal be 6 monfo(s) abandoned In accordance with MCLA 6003241 a. Grant Town H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie • 200310241 Team H Approved Clerk Nichols to hire tire counters. Clerk's report placed on file. Approved Barry County Telecommunications permit upon approval of Attorney Thai. Treasurer's reports placed on file. Approved Itet of btes to be paid. Adjourned at 820 p.m. Submitted by: Normajean Nichols, Clerk Attested to by. Marti Doster, Supervisor (6/10) TMSHHM18 A DEBT COLLECTOR In which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from foe date at such sale. Dated: June 12.2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUaOEaSEAHMEJfllMKH.BELQ5KjE YQU ARE IN ACTIVE MH-fTARY DUTY­ MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the conditions of a 26. 2001 and recorded April 15. 2002 in docu­ ment number 1078158, Barry County Records. There « claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Forty-One and 39/100 Dollars ($135341.39) inducting interest at foe rate of 6.75% per annum. Under foe power of sale contained in foe mort­ gage and the statutes of foe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given foal foe mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 10,2003 The premises are located in foe Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 803 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/4 of Southeas: 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Together with and subject to rights in a (6/12H7/3) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1NG TO COLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED Default has been made in foe conditions of a made by James L. Hooker and Christine A. Hooker, husband and wife, to Bank One. NA mortgagee, dated May 31, 2000 and recorded June 7, 2000 In Uber 1045. Page 292. Barry County Records. There is dain»ed to be due on such mortgage foe sum of One Hundred mortgage Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hu'dred Ninety-Nine and 14/100 Dollars ($151,799.14) including inter­ est at tht, rate of 9.99% per annum. Under foe power of sale omtained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of >ne State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a safe of foe mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venue at foe Bany Comity Courthouse in Hastings m Bany County. Michigan at 130 p.m. on July 10,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple. Bany County. Michigan, and are Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the North section line; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds East, 800 feet from foe Northwest comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, parallel wrih the West line of said Section 289.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 56 sec­ onds East, parallel with the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19. 256 00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East non-exdusrve easement tor ingress and egress and public utilities over and across the West 66 feet and the North 66 feet of said West 1/2 of the 289.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 20 minuter, 58 seconds West on said North line 256.00 feet to West 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the pier* of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is the date ot such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a P.O. Box 5041 i roy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 PUB: 6/5 - 7/3 il: The women of Thomapple Valley Church painted the inside walls and rooms of Green Gables. dolare ($82325.73), inducting interest at 9.710% with regret. Accepted resignation of Jane Vander Weyden from ZBA and PfZ with regret Appointed Dave Federinko to P/Z. Approved contract with Entech for Scrap Tire simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 5,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Flagstar Bank. FSB . As Mortgagee ELAINE E. MARDIROSIAN (P33528) 1373 Balfour shall be 30 days from foe date of the sale. The July 9th regular board meeting. Accepted resignation of Rex McCool from ZBA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period Grasse Pointe Park. Ml 48230 determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6003241a. in which case the redemption period Assessment District. Set 1st Pubtic hearing date for Long Point tor foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the Dated: June 5. 2003 The redemption period shafi be 12 months from foe date of such sale, unless foe property is described as: Lot 102 of foe Plat of Mix Addftton to Nashvitie. accenting to foe recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 60. Plan. Accepted petitions for Long Point Special from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CI. shefi be 30 days from the date of such sale. South 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds West 264.00 Feel; thence South 00 degrees 01 min­ utes 51 seconds West 577.60 Feet; thence North 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds East 264.00 Feet to the point of beginning. June 11,2003 woman and John D. Watson, her hueband, to Flagstar Bank. FSB. mortgagee, dated October 19’ 30" WEST. 40.00 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS THE CENTER OF A 60 FOOT RADIUS AND THE END OF THIS EASEMENT. ALSO SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR PARK AND LAKE ACCESS thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East. 577.60 Feet along said section line; thence Regular Meeting EAST. 75.GC FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 194.77 FEET ON A 348.74 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 78 DEGREES 59* 10" EAST, 93.93 FEET, TO REFERENCE POINT A, THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19’ 30* WEST 336.12 FEET TO REFERENCE POINT B; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 05 DEGREES degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East. 88.00 Feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 30; (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.0661 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP mortgage made by Nancy A. Watson, a married 94.34 FEET ON A 291.30 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD described ar Beginning at a point on foe East line of Section 30. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Township of Cartton. Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 Attorneys tor Ameriquest L."rtgage Company. As File *200319643 Team D FEET; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 15* 50* WHICH BEARS NORTH 72 DEGREES 15’ 50* EAST. 19235 FEET; THENCE NORTHESTERLY Thornapple Valley gives Green Gables some fixing up §600.3241a. in which case the redemption pericd shafi be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys foe property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: June 5, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. NA . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 6/5 - 7/3 Oil-based paint most common item at hazardous waste day by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The bill for environmentally correct dis­ posal of household hazardous waste brought in by Barry County residents at a recent collection day totaled $7,476.86. The service is offered free to county resi­ dents through the efforts of the County Solid Waste Oversight Committee and oth­ ers. Oil-based paints accounted for 56 per­ cent of the items disposed that day and also topped the disposal list's biggest expense because of the quantity. The invoice from Drug & Laboratory Disposal of Plainwell itemized the cost of 5,291 pounds of oil­ based paint disposal at $4,285.71. Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, chairman of the County Solid Waste Oversight Committee is pleased that 188 people participated in the recent household hazardous waste col­ lection, held May 10. And he's also happy that the tab is being paid by Waste Man­ agement, the county's only lardfill, as a re­ sult of a Host Community Agreement be­ tween landfill owners and the County Board of Commissioners. , The County Solid Waste Oversight Com­ mittee has ban sponsoring two Household Hazardous Waste Collection sites each year for the past several years. One is always held in Hastings and the other on a rotating basis at various locations. The May 10 col­ lection was held at the County Road Com­ mission garage. Even though participation was higher than the Iasi collection day, the amount of waste collected in May was down in com­ parison to other years. Adrounie said that's an indication of the project’s success. “People aren’t hoarding the stuff like they used to,” Adrounie said. “They’re just keeping it (long enough) for our pickups.” Automotive liquids were the second highest item brought to the recent collec­ tion day. According to Drug & Laboratory Disposal, there were 1,187 pounds of auto­ motive liquids disposed. Other items brought to the collection site in May included 119 pounds of aqueous ac­ ids and bases, 736 pounds of solvents, 350 pounds of aerosol cans, 128 pounds of cleaners, 315 pounds of liquid pesticides, 398 pounds of batteries, 162 pounds of an­ tifreeze solutions, 15 pounds of aerosol pesticides, 16 pounds of florescent light bulbs, eight pounds of mcrcury-containing articles, 13 pounds of expired medicines, one pound of lighters, 55 pounds of pro­ pane cylinders, 28 pounds of freon cylin­ ders, eight pounds of oxidizing solids, 190 pounds of PCB-containing lamp ballasts and other articles. To avoid polluting the environment and preserve water quality, Adrounie stresses the importance of bringing hazardous items to the collection days rather than throwing them in household trash or down a drain. He encourages the public to make it a habit to sort hazardous materials from their regular garbage and keep the hazardous items until the special collection events are held. The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment conducts a survey of participant at each collection day. At the May event, 30 percent of participants were from the City of Hastings, 11 percent were from both Hastings and Yankee Springs townships, 10 percent from Rutland Township, six per­ cent from Carlton Township, five percent from Thomapple Township, three percent from each of the townships of Baltimore, Hope, Irving. Johnstown, Maple Grove, Prairieville and Woodland; two percent from each of the townships of Assyria and Orangeville, and one percent from both Bany and Castleton townships. People in the age bracket of 50-59 repre­ sented 27 percent of all participants. Taking second, with 22 percent, were people more than 65 years of age. Seventy-four percent of participants learned about the collection day through the Reminder, the Banner s sister publica­ tion, according to the survey. “All of the participants supported an on­ going household hazardous waste collec­ tion program,” according to the health de­ partment’s survey. Seventy-eight percent of the survey respondents said the collection days should be biannual. Fourteen percent said annually, six percent said quarterly and two percent said three times per year. “Once again, the collection day was very successful,” the health department survey report by Jodi Trantham said. “Participants seemed very pleased with the site location and the efficiency of the staff...Several par­ ticipants addressed concerns as to where they could drop off old tires.” A tentative date of Saturday, July 12 has been set for a special scrap and junk tire collection day funded by a grant from the County Solid Waste Oversight Committee to the local health department. More details will be announced when plans are finalized. Participants at last month’s collection day also made miscellaneous comments as part of the survey. Those comments in­ cluded: “Beiler recycling is needed in the county;” “Barry County needs a permanent hazardous waste collection site;” and the collection sites should accept motor oil. Other comments were “great program” and “keep doing it.” �The Haibngs Banar ~ Thursday, June 18. 2003 - Page 17 Pre-flight inspections are just one of the activities the kids completed as part of the Young Eagles program. Some of the kids who have landed proudly display their certificates, while others wait in anticipation for their takeoff Children soar through Young Eagles program RESULTS, from page 14 M55-59.1250.R»chard A Cohen.TOLEDO.OH M55-59.125.0,Elmrr W DerksJENISON.M1 M55-S9,l25.0.Ronaid L FaaslowJTHACAJdl M55-59.125-O.Gary R MoUoaeau.BURTON.MI M55-59,763Joha A Burrows.GRAND RAPIDS.MI M55-59.71.0J)ouglas A Smith. HASTINGS.Ml by Erika Simpson J-Ad Graphics Intern Sixty-seven Hastings area children had a chance to spread their wings and fly last Monday when the Young Eagles program took kids between the ages of 7 and 17 for a one-on-one flight with a licensed pilot. Sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). the international Young Eagles program was developed to welcome young people into the world of aviation. Twelve pilots from the EAA Chapter 77 volunteered their time and gas money to fly from Dalton Airport in Flushing to the Barry County Airport in Hastings to give the free rides. Cessna. Citacria. Tri-pacers and L-16's were some of the featured air­ craft. Jeff Spinney, a member of the EAA and volunteer of the Young Eagles program since 1995, says that he volunteers his time to, "Let kids see what aviation is al! about, and to get them out of the house and away from the TV and computer to show them all the possibilities they have." * With i gbil tfrfty one rtiillidrt lids by‘ December 2003, the non-profit organiza­ tion is well on its way, with more than 900,000 completed flights. Each flight was approximately 10 to 15 minutes, but before the kids could step into the cockpit, pilots led the Young Eagles in a pre-flight inspec­ tion of the plane. The children also learned some identifying reference points for the flight. After being in the air, some kids talked of spotting their homes or frequented lakes. Others talked about what it felt like to take over the wheel and fly for a few minutes. Children completing the program received a Young Eagles certificate, signed by their pilot. The program was brought to Hastings through some help from Julie Ann Johnson, whose father. Bill Campeau, is president of the EAA Chapter 77. Campeau has been taking his grandchildren in the air ever since they were little, and Brandon John­ son’s desire to share his love of flying with his friends was one of the main reasons chapter 77 came to town. While the chapter frequently gives free flights to the Flushing anta, Johnson had been trying to get the E\A to come to Hastings for over two yea.-s, ever since her son Brandon was eligible to participate, be­ fore the program was approved. Upon approval, Jerry Zerbe, education coordinator, Campeau and his wife, Jan, visited Brandon's third grade class at Star School to present a flight education pro­ gram. The third-graders learned why air­ planes arc shaped the way they are, where •^Ihcucenlersrf gravity lies, what causes the plane to lift, and saw a slide show of old and new, large and small airplanes. Because the program had 12 pilots vol­ unteer as opposed to the anticipated four or five, the Young Eagles flights were opened from Star third-graders to Star secondthrough sixth-graders, and some of their family and friends. After a rain-out on the originally sched­ uled date, the children were finally able to take to the skies. Mates 6444 M60-64399.8Jamei G Hlavka.RAClNE.Wl M60-64359 6John G GaHov»c.W1LLOUGHBY.OH M60-64J53.6,Geoffrey M Gadd,TORONTO - ON- TAR1O.CAN M60-64329.6,Ken T Scott.MUSKEGON.MI M60-64J01.4,Algie W Mmphy.GAlNES.MI M6044331 2Jdichael H O'Donnell.HASTINGS. MI M60-64.2192.Grcg C Rolek.ST CL0UD.MN M60-64,165.2,Dennis A Vanderwall.EARL PARKJN M6044.125.0Jay F Muller.MIDDLEVIL11,M1 M6O44,95.6Jlobert C Mania.MILFORD.Gli M6044.7IDJunes M Houck.DEWrTT.Mt Mates 6549 M6549J69.8James W Cartwright.MUNClE.lN Jeff Spinney, volunteer pilot, and Elliot Anderson are ready to take off. 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WHITMORE LAKE.MI Mates 70 and up M70+^31.2,Richanl G Lawrence.LEXINGTON.NC M70*,1592Jerry Me ike.RIVERSIDE.OH Rrrumhaal Sl^ji REC-S383 6,Steve Me Guire.lOWA CTTY.1A REC-S362.0Xarry D Graham,WESTERVILLE,OH REC-S335AP>ai VTanrclia,KAtAMAMX>.MI REC-SJ314,Richard Myers.XENlA.OH REC-SJ05 6,Fnmk M Geyer,BRIGHT0N.MI REC-S.299.6James M JohnaonJjOVES PARK.IL REC-S397 2,Susan Neurath.TUCKER.GA REC-S379.2,Munay Cleland.ORILLIA - ON­ TARIO.CAN REC-S255.2,Randy D Johnson.YORKV1LLE.IL REC-S229 4.Pm1 Bnmeau.PORTAGE.MI REC-S.225.2,R»ck C Barnter.ELKHART.IN REC-S217 4,Rick ftarce.COOPERSVlLLE.MI REC-SJ07.2,Michael Lagma.GLADST0NE.MI REC-S. 147JJlobert A Kraewinski,YPSILANT1.M1 REC-S,l25.0,Doug Davu.MT PLEASANT.Mi REC-S,125.0,Joseph W Me Laughlin.CALEDONIA.MI REC-S,125.0,Chnstopher Myera.HOLLY.Ml REC-S.81.6.Jason Cleland.BARRIE ONTARIO.CAN Tsodtsn Mteed TMF.277.4J4atk K Bcttu«er.WESTFIELD, IN TMF.277.4.Karen K Iseminger.WESTFILLD.IN TMF.271.4.Brun D Buck,GRAND RAPIDS.MI TMFJ71.4J4ary J Dekker.GRAND RAPIDS.MI TMF.265.4 Abram V Bangma.GRAN D RAPIDS,MI TMF.265.4.Rosalie Some of the kids who have landed proudly display their certificates, while others wait in anticipation lor their takeoff. M Bangma, GRAND RAPIDSJ4I TMFJ47.4JLaurie J Doenng.PORTAGE.MI TMF,247.4.Roaald Doenng F.PORTAGE.MI TMFJ4I.4AJ CergoLPORTAGE.MI TMFJ4l.4J3cbotah L Gray .PORTAGE.M1 lMF.20l.2JeH A Kleckner.COMMLaCE T0WN- SH1PX1 TMF^Ol ^.Gloria J WBson.BELLEVtLLE.MI TMF.169.4,Beatrice A Murray.GRAND RAPIDSXI TMF,169.4JtichMd S Murray.GRAND RAPIDS.MI TMF.1652.Dan D Robinson.BELLE CENTER.OH TMF.165.2. Karen L Robinson,BELLE CENTER.OH TMF.1592.C J Vcrtxugge,GRAND RAPIDS.MI TMF,159.2Jodi A Verbrugge.GRAND RAPIDS.MI Tandem-Mate TM M .335.6. Jeff Bubba Stevens, WORTHINGTON,OH TMM,335.6,Claudio Vacas.BLOOMFIELD HILLS.MI TMM489 4.William F agraham.SCTTUATE.MA TMM289 4,Edward M Kross. FRAMING HAM. MA TMM, 107.3.Thomas E Black.CLEVELAND.OH TMM.1073Joseph Middleton.CLEVELAND.OH Parlez-Vous Francaise? Second-graders from Central Elementary School recently demonstrated their knowledge of the French language. Students from Denise Keller's class were able to recite the months, days of the week and the pledge of allegiance, and could also give reports about France. Throughout the school year, three high school French students worked with the class to build up their French knowledge. Sam­ ples of French cuisine also were provided. Sell items you no longer need...plan a spring garage sale, and advertise them in the REMINDER on Tuesday and the BANNER on Thursday! Get MAX Results! Riders young and old made it up the hill in Middleville Bicycles got last minute tuneups be­ fore the National 24 Hour Challenge began. �P»o» 18-Th. Hastings Banner- Thursday. June 19. 2003 rCOURT NEWS' Jon A. Reneau, 45, of Middleville, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court last month to six months in jail and I 1/2 years on probation for selling and/or manu­ facturing marijuana. If Reneau pays court assessments of $2,120, the last five months of his jail sen­ tence will be suspended. Reneau earlier pleaded no contest to the charge in exchange for the dropping of charges of possessing marijuana, second offense; possessing a firearm; and main­ taining a drug house. The prosecutor said Reneau refused to admit wrongdoing about possessing a half pound of marijuana. Defense attorney James Goulooze said Reneau was not a consistent user of the drug and only started using at 42 years old. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher instructed Reneau to submit to a drug test. The results came back negative, which means no recent drug use. Fisher said he was glad to hear it. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE professional carpet & upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We’re now accepting Mastercard, Visa A Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat (616)374-3035. 10* ALUMINUM BRAKE: like new. First $800. (517)852-9402 (269)838-9453. 1994 PATRIOT 28X52: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, includes central air and whirlpool tub. New carpet, 521,900 de­ livered to your site. (517)852­ 9402, (269)638*253._______ 1998 SKYLINE 28X48: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, excellent condition, $24,900 delivered to your site. (517)852-9402 (269)838-9253. ABANDONED STORAGE UNITS for sale, contact, (269)948-9178 for showings. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME $700 includes elec, gas, washer & dryer, new stove & ref. Rose (269)623­ 8354. ALL APARTMENTS AVAILABLE NOW: In downtown Hastings- large Ibd apartment, ground­ floor, $450 deposit required, utilities not included; 2bd upper- Wayland, $535 de­ posit required, utilities not included; Studio apartment in Wayland, $400 deposit re­ quired, utilities not included, vail 616-710-1612 or 269-795­ 2390 leave message, calls will be returned after 6pm. FOR RENT: Year round lakefront home, 2 bed­ room, no pets, $585 + securi­ ty. Call (269)948-8943. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom in the country. Large yard, no pets, $525 plus security. (269)948-8943 HASTINGS 4 Reneau apologized to his wife, his two children and the court. “1 realize this is not the way to go,” Re­ neau said. In other recent court business: • Joey L Anderson, 42, of Delton, was sentenced to one year in jail for larceny in a building. If Anderson pays court costs of $520, the last nine months of his jail sentence will be suspended. Anderson earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of an­ other charge of larceny in a building and being a four-time habitual offender. Specifically, Anderson stole money in a church. The prosecutor said Anderson stole from two women’s purses and he doesn’t seem to want to conform to the laws. Defense lawyer Carol Jones Dwyer said Anderson came to court with letters con­ firming his employment and his enrollment 1983 CHEVY 4X4 PICKUP WITH 3/4 TON AXLES WITH PLOW, ASKING $3,500 OBO. (269)945-4759 OR (616)299-2342 \,h BE YOUR OWN BOSS: Control hours! Increase in­ come! E> cellent $$$ Potential full training. Free info. Call or visit www.vista2success, or 1-888-764-5763 FREE GRANTS: never re­ pay, government and pri­ vate sources. $500-5500,000 home repairs, home pur­ chase, education, business, non-profits. Phone live oper­ ators 9am-7pm, Monday-Fri­ day. 1-800-339-2817, ext.#2112. FOR SALE: 1998 Starcraft pop-up camper, 14ft, sleeps 8, queen/king size beds, lots of storage, screen room, rare­ ly used, like new condition. $4,400. Call (269)945-9753. 2 BIG SALES: Antique* A collectibles, next to the post office in Galesburg. Old toys, glassware, dolls, beer collec­ tibles A much more. 8am5pm, Fri A Sat June 20, 21, noeari^altt^^^^^ 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Grapnics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. BIG BARN SALE: Rain or shine! 2230 Lower Lake Rd., Hastings, 1/2 mile east of Barber Rd. on Coats Grove Rd. to Lower Lake Rd., 1 mile to sale. Thursday, Fri­ day, Saturday, 19th, 20th, 21st 8:30am-5pm. Glass­ ware, tinware, pottery, 22 fishing rods with reels, lures, other fishing items. Jack-kni­ ves, traps, brass items, shov­ els, forks, hoes, axes, carpen­ ter tools (mechanic), tools, kerosene heater, 5 horse rototiller, wood splitter, anti­ que chain saw, other anti­ ques and lots of miscellaneous._____________________ GARAGE SALE: 6/19 A 6/20, 8am-5pm. Something for everyone, kids toys A clothes. 6400 Barber Rd. GARAGE SALE: June 21st, 9am-4pm. 60 Lakeside Dr. North side of Payne Lake. Womens suits, dress slacks, skirts A blouses, mens shirts, boys clothes size 2T-5, play­ ground equipment A toys, 2 microwaves, leather jackets, suede vest, Levi A Lee jeans and more. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: for a GED. “He is pursuing these now, arguably late," Dwyer said. She said his record suggests a career criminal; but he can also be characterized as a career petty thief. Dwyer said he has a stable domestic rela­ tionship of many years with no violence. Anderson said, “I’m ashamed of myself and regret it. 1 want to better myself at MCTI. I want to accomplish a high school diploma.” Ander«o-.: also said he’d like to attend Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Dwyer asked the judge if Anderson could be eligible for work release because he has a job and a vehicle. Fisher declined stating, “No, given his history, I don’t think it’s genuine because he could lave had a job before.” • Jeremy M. Bourdo, 21, of Martin, was sentenced to one year in jail, continuation of probation as previously sentenced and a two-year extension of probation for violat­ ing probation by not reporting to his proba­ tion officer and not paying court assess­ ment fees. He was given credit for 223 days served. The balance of the jail sentence will be suspended upon a substance abuse assess­ ment and his first drug court appearance. The Holmes Youthful Trainee Act status was revoked. The act allows youth between 17 and 20 to avoid a criminal record. Also, Bourdo is to participate in the drug court program. Bourdo was on probation for convictions of possessing marijuana, assault with a weapon and operating a vehicle while un­ der the influence of liquor. OPEN HOUSE: 812 N. • Duane K. Krebs, 25, of Delton, was Broadway. Sunday, June sentenced May 15 to 90 day* in jail and one 22nd, 2pm-4pm. Any ques­ tions, (269)342-3960. ’ year probation for a conviction of at­ tempted uttering and publishing — ixM sto­ len checks. h..lJ He was given credit for 13 days served. NEW COUCH: less than The balance of the jail sentence was sus­ lyr. old, custom designed, pended upon payment of $646 in court as­ oversized floral love seat sessment fees. both sides recline $1,200. On May 29, Krebs violated his probation (269)948-7921 by resisting and obstructing a police officer and by possessing marijuana. On June 4, he was sentenced to pay addi­ tional costs of $250 or spend 60 days in jail pay, government and pri­ vate sources. $500-5500,000 for a charge of possessing marijuana. home repairs, home pur­ Upon payment of the additional costs, chase, education, business, Krebs was to be discharged from probation. non-profits. Phone live oper­ He pleaded guilty to the charge in ex­ ator* 9am-9pm, Mondaychange for the dropping of resisting and ob­ Saturday. 1-800-339-2817, structing an officer. ext.92112. Krebs paid the additional costs of $250 and was discharged from probation. WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies A Lotus, Aquat­ ic plants. Goldfish A Koi, lin­ ers, pumps, filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kala­ mazoo, Caledonia. (616)698­ 1030. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am530pm; Sit, 9am-2pm. CONGRATULATIONS TO Christy and Matthew Jiles from Sound Express. CONGRATULATIONS TO Shannon and Micheal Ends­ ley from Sound Express. GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE is now accepting appli­ cations. Must be 18 to apply and able to pass random drug test, will train. Call (269)795-7388. PART TIME SECRETARY/ SALES COUNTER HELP NEEDED AT FREEPORT ELEVATOR: 2 full days a week and 2 or 3 Saturdays a month (till noon). Please ap­ ply in person at the Freeport Elevator office M-F, 8am5pm or Saturday, 8am-noon. \lobilt II,mi, 1994 PATRIOT 28X52: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, includes central air and whirlpool tub. New carpet $21,900 de­ livered to your site. (517)852­ 9402,(269)635-9253. 1998 SKYLINE 28X48: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, excellent condition, $24,900 delivered to your site. (517)852-9402 (269)838-9253._____________ 2000 BANK REPO: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath, extra dean, $33,000 owed. Payments as low as $299 a month. Call to­ day, Meadowstone Homes, (269)948-2387._____________ HOMES ON LAND: Mead­ owstone homes is now offer­ ing new A used homes on land. Payments as low as $399 a month to qualified buyers. All credit applica­ tions accepted. Call today to qualify, (269)948-2387. LIQUIDATION SALE: new 2001/2002 model doseout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! 1 left! (269)948-2387, Meadow stone Homes._____________ MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes at cost Save thousands, lyr. free lot rent to qualified buyers. Located inside the Meadow Stone mobile home park. Meadow Stone Homes, behind Seif Chevrolet. (269)948-2387 • David Scott, 22, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to 90 day* in jail and two years pro­ bation for operating a vehicle while im­ paired due to the consumption of liquor, second offense. He was placed on a curfew from 10 pun. to6ajn. * Scott also was placed in the drag court program. j. If he complete* probation successfully, his jail sentence will be suspended. Scott earlier pleaded guilty in exchange for the dropping of the charges of operating a vehicle while under the influence of liq­ uor and being a third-time offender Scott told Fisher he wanted to be in the court’s drag program. Fisher said it was up to Scott because he doesn’t force anyone. “h’s not the easy way out,” Fisher said. • A June 19 sentencing date was set for Jonathan L. Henning. 17, of Hasting*, for two counts of larceny and a firearms viola­ tion of possessing a short-barreled shotgun, which is a five-year felony. • James L. Wellman, 30, of Hastings, was sentenced to one year in jail for violat­ ing his probation by failing to appear for sentencing. • Upon payment of an additional $1,000 court cost, Wellman would be released from jail and discharged from probation. He received credit for 232 days served in jail. Wellman was on probation for failing to report on Nov. 30 and Dec. 8,1999, and for not completing hi* GED or high school education. Wellman paid the additional costs and was discharged from probation and re­ leased from jail. • Randy L. Masaey, 41, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to five months in jail and one year on probation for failing to register as a sex offender. When Massey pays court costs of $520, he will be discharged from probation. Massey earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of be­ ing a four-time habitual offender. His attorney, David Kuzava, told Fisher that Massey didn’t register because he was homeless living on Charles Street in Kala­ mazoo. Massey thanked the court for helping him find a place Jo live. • Robert S. Brown, 58, of Hastings, was sentenced to one year in jail and three years on probation for operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. If Brown is successful on probation, the last 11 months of his jail sentence will be suspended. Brown earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dropping of a charge of being a fourth-time habitual of­ fender. • Betty Jo Noorman, 45, of Shelbyville, was sentenced to one year probation for submitting an unauthorized credit applica­ tion. She was ordered to pay $643 in restitu­ tion or settle with AMOCO. When $1,063 in court assessments are paid, she will be dismissed from probation. Noorman earlier pleaded no contest to the charge in exchange for the dropping of a charge of being a third-time habitual of­ fender. • Kenneth F. Carnes Jr., 38, of Nashville, was sentenced to continue on probation and pay $250 for a probation violation of not reporting to his probation officer. Upon payment of the court costs, he would be discharged from probation. He was on probation for a 2002 convic­ tion of resisting and obstructing a police of­ ficer. Carnes was discharged from probation after payment of $250. • A June 19 sentencing date was set for Daniel L. Wilkins, 19, of Hastings, for re­ ceiving and concealing stolen property, breaking and entering, malicious destruc­ tion of a building and personal property, two counts of larceny, and four counts of motor vehicle theft. POLTCEBEA’T Portage man crashes motorcycle HOPE TOWNSHIP — A 49-year-old Pottage man lost control of bis motorcycle on a curve and ran off the toad Saturday, June 14, at 1135 aun. said Michigan State Police Trooper Barry Schrader from the Hastings Post. The bike rolled several times, hit an embankment and landed on top of the rider. The rider was traveling northbound on M-43 Highway when he crashed south of Ashby Road, Schrader said. The man was first taken to Pennock Hospital and then transported by Air Care of Kalamazoo to Borgess Hospital In Kalamazoo, he said. The driver was wearing a helmet. Alcohol ooes not appear to be a factor, police said. Store owner accused of embezzlement HASTINGS — A former manager of Rert Way Store located al 725 W. State Street was charged Monday, June 16, with a felony embezzlement of thousands of dollars and property taken from the store, said Hastings Police Department Jason W. Leslie, 29, of Kalamazoo, is accused of taking the cash and property in the last few years by falsely setting up fictitious accounts and then converting the property and money to his own personal use, police said. A 510,000 bond was sei by the court. CDs stolen from cars in Hastings HASTINGS — Four separate larcenies from unlocked vehicles occurred during the night hours of Monday, June 16, or early morning hours of Tuesday, June 17, Hastings Police Department Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said. The vehicles were parked at residences on Bond and Young streets, Leedy said. The perpetrators only stole CDs. Police are advising citizens to lock car doors to discourage property thefts, he said. Money taken from change machine HASTINGS — Money was stolen from a change machine at a Michigan Avenue car wash. Deputy Chief Mik? LeqdvMpi. t . . , , t . The owner of the car wasnoecarnc suspicions last Thursday, June 12, when he no­ ticed coins missing from the dollar changer machine and could not account for the dis­ appearance, Leedy said. The owner found parts of a five-dollar bill jammed in the changer. He discovered that the perpetrators had used the bill to make change, had devised a way to retrieve the bill and would reuse it, Leedy said. Area businesses with change machines have been alerted about the scheme, he said. The case is under investigation. Teen bicyclist struck by car HASTINGS — A 13-year-old teen was hit on his bicycle by a vehicle backing oat of a parking lot in the 200 block of N. Michigan Avenue June 12, Hastings rolice Depart­ ment said. The teen-ager was not injured but the bike tire was flattened, police said. Mark French of Hastings backed his vehicle into the path of the youth as he rode his bike down the sidewalk, police said. It appears that the driver did not see the bicyclist. The car was not damaged. Man shoots 3-year-old pit bull JOHNSON TOWNSHIP—A 3-year-oM dog »u shot by a neighbor on Jcacs Road June 10 at 9 p-m., said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. The owner nished the Sharpei-pit bull mix female to the Emergency Veterinarian Clinic in Lakeview. But it was euthanized because a bullet waa lodged in the spine, deputies aaid. The neighbor said be felt it was justified because the dog was barking, growling, ahowing it teeth and hinging at him, three times, as be watered his flowers, police said. He said the dog came out of nowhere from across the street and confronted him on his property. He stated he felt threatened by the dog. He fired two shots from his 22 caliber long gun striking the dog in its upper body. He told the owner he was sorry he had to shoot the dog, which was laying five to ten feet on his property, police said. The neighbor said be had prior problems with the dog and said the owner would not keep it on a leash. Another neighbor had similar experiences with the dog when she was out walking, deputies said. She said the dog barked, growled, showed its teeth and displayed an aggressive look, they said. She said she contacted the owner about the problem and the owner’s room­ mate said he would put the dog on a leash. The police are requesting a charge of animal cruelty from the prosecutor’s office against the male neighbor. Gas station violence leads to arrest MIDDLEVILLE — The clerk at the Speedway gas station on Broadway reported a male and female verbal confrontation that escalated into a physical assault June 9 at 12:28 a.m^ Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said. The clerk said a man dragged a woman out of the store by her hair. As the woman tried to resist, he forced her into the front passenger seat. The clerk obtained the license plate number. Gregg B. Cravens, 55, was arrested when police made of traffic stop at State Street and Cass Street. Cravens wa® charged with domestic violence on June 9 and a plea sentencing is set for June 24. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 19. 2003 - Page 19 Rutland considering civil infraction bureau by Susan Temere Staff Writer The Rutland Township Board has been considering a proposal for a civil infraction bureau, which was proposed last month by Jan McKcough. zoning administrator. McKcough said thac bureau would save residents and the township money and it would serve as an intermediate step befo.>: going to court for acts of non-compliance in the township. Instead of spending township money in court, the ordinance violator would come before the bureau. Therefore, dollars would stay in the township instead of the county, she said at the Township Board's meeting in May. “A bureau would be more workable for township individuals and would mean reve­ nue for Rutland.” said McKcough. Attorney Jim Porter said the bureau is a good idea and may eliminate litigation. “Taking a resident to court would be a last resort." Porter said. “You don’t want to go there if you don’t have to. “A municipal infraction bureau is telling a violator you arc serious about them com­ plying, without having to spend money on a court case," he said. “If still there is no compliance, then the township would have to litigate.” He said the bureau gives both sides an­ other step toward resolution. The board discussed the proposal but took no action. The bureau must be estab­ lished by ordinance. In other recent business, the Township Board: • Voted to pay Ewing Well for a new well and hydrants at the Rutland Charter Township Cemetery. The final cost was higher than proposed, however, because of differences in the number of feet estimated for the depth of drilling the well, reported McKenna. An estimated 100 feet drilled turned out to be 196 feet deep and trench­ ing estimated at 200 feet was actually 519 feet long, she said. It was noted that Ewing Well did an exceptional job and performed extra work at no charge. The old well dried up, McKenna said. • On June 11 adopted an amendment to the sign ordinance that enlarged the size from four square feet to 24 square feet. Also, the amendment increased the time limit a sign, such as commercial or political ones, can he displayed—from 14 days to 45 days, which corresponds with county lim­ its. .• Recommended Elizabeth Fehsenfeld to the library board. • Continued a contract until Dec. 31, 2003, for police protection with Barry County Sheriffs Office. • Voted to restore a maintenance build­ ing at Rutland Charter Township Cemetery for $2,600 plus $300 for painting instead of demolishing it for $2,800. The building contains the electrical box and housed the old well. • Voted to renew the YMCA contract for 2003 as the township’s recreational pro­ vider at a cost of $3,090. Last year, 344 in­ dividuals from Rutland used the facilities, said Dave Storm, the YMCA director. “We do not have memberships at our *Y’,” Storm said. “So, local governments contract with us for recreational services. For example, Hastings contracts with us for more than $41,000." • Chose a black granite stone six feet wide by four feet high and four inches thick with engraved gold lettering to display the cemetery name, “Rutland Charter Town­ ship Cemetery." The board also voted to make a statement on one side of the stone in remembrance of veterans instead of list­ ing individual names. Also included will be the five emblems that depict the branches of the service. The cost was estimated at $7,000. • Heard an announcement from McKeough about a PowerPoint presentation to be given at each municipality about donating to Green Gables Haven. She said the pres­ entation will include information about the frequency of domestic violence calls police receive. Nashville businessman faces charges “It should surprise you and not to the good," McKcough said. McKcough has worked on the issue since 1998 and has served on the shelter’s board for two years. • Approved Township Board meeting guidelines as follows: All questions and comments shall be made through the chair: Every person will be treated fairly, impar­ tially and with respect; Every person will maintain control and proper decorum; foul language and verbal personal attacks will not be tolerated; Matters that require lengthy discussion and/or background in­ formation should be addressed on a one- toor.c basis during officer hours; The chair will have full authority to control and mod­ erate a meeting; Open comments may be given at the open comments section of a meeting and/or after each agenda; item is addressed by the board. Open comments will continue to be heard at the end of a meeting. Every person will state their name and address. Every person will limit the length of their comments on an issue; it’s not a public debate. One person will be ap­ pointed as spokesperson for a group. Any board member may ask to close open com­ ments to allow for board discussion of an issue. • Authorized paved road projects for fis­ cal year 2003, such as Lakeview Drive at a $15,660 cost; Pinedale Drive at an $11,600 cost; and Cook Road to Green Street south to Gun Club at a $4,000 cost. The total cost is $31*260. • Authorized gravel road projects for fis­ cal year 2003 costing $22,745. The town­ ship has 37 miles of gravel roads, but not ail will be part of the year's projects. • Authorized a summer dust control road project at 38 percent mixture of chloride application estimated at $21,140. If an­ other application is needed, a second appli­ cation at a 26 percent chloride mixture will be use, which is estimated at a $9,980 cost. ■ Authorized road pavement markings for r.cz-a| vear 2003, costing $8,050. A Nashville businessman could spend 9(1 days in jail for allegedly attacking a woman in his home May 26. according to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. Jeffrey Norman Beebe. 39. was ar­ raigned in Barry County District Court May 28 on one count of domestic violence. He is accused of pushing the woman down into a bed where he reportedly sat on her arms and choked her and covered her nose and mouth with his hand. The woman also told police Beebe squeezed her jaw. slapped her face and tried to gouge her eyes with his thumbs, according to public re­ cords. The woman reportedly was allowed up only after she repeatedly told Beebe she needed to use the bathroom but when she ran from the home toward her car. she found Beebe waiting for her. police re­ ported. The police report stated that the woman told Nashville police officer Justin Beck that Beebe did not try to stop her from leav­ ing the premises because there were wit­ nesses. The victim told police that after she tried unsuccessfully to find an officer at the Nashville Police Department, she went to the Movie Station where Officer Beck later found her barefoot with no keys, wallet or purse. According to the police report, the woman claimed her husband had just at­ tacked her. The woman was also missing her right contact lens and she had an abra­ sion on both her left jaw and her right cheek, though she refused medical treat­ ment. police reported. Beck reported that he accompanied the woman back to her home, but Beebe could not be located. Police did not indicate a possible motive for the alleged attack and no information on Beebe’s statements to authorities was avail­ able. Beebe is currently free on bond awaiting a July 1 pre-trial conference on the charge. Neither Beebe nor his lawyer could be reached for comment before press time. First offense domestic violence carries a maximum possible penalty of 90 days in jail, if convicted. Jerry Engle returns to Council by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Jerry Engle was chosen by a 5-0 vote of council to fill the vacant Lake Odessa trus­ tee's seat created May 1 when Village Council President Randy Klein resigned. Trustee Keith Burnside was absent. In a letter Io the council, Engle said, “1 would hope to help you and the rest of the Village Council gel back on track and re­ store the citizen confidence in local govern­ ment...." At that time of his resignation, Klein said “I feel recent occurrences demand that I re­ sign my position... Disagreement with the goals and philosophy of this council has hindered my performance and negated my ability to assist furthering those goals." Then President Pro Tern Karen Banks was chosen president, leaving her seat va­ cant. Engle's and Banks' scats will expire in March 2004. Engle served on the council for 20 years beginning in the 1980s. He lost his bid in the 2000 election when Klein was elected president. Ray Dykhousc also expressed interest in filling the vacant seat. Ross Thomas moved, seconded by Pat Lake to accept Engle. Lake was then elected president pro tern. In other business the council: • Learned newly hired police chief Mark Bender will start June 30. • Learned there will be a survey of vil­ lage businesses to see if a they support a DDA. • Heard DPW Director Ray Hummel re­ port the work on Tupper Lake Street is go­ ing according to schedule. He also reported the new test well on the Bonanza site looks promising. Restoration to the land where the village dug unsuccessful test wells is nearly complete. • Was asked by Trustee Pat Lake how citizens should dispose of grass clippings. Hummel said there is currently no disposal procedure in place and suggested people put them back on their lawns as mulch. • Was told the village manager position has been posted on the Michigan Municipal League web site and there have been ten re­ sponses. Many have requested confidential­ ity. The council will decide how to handle the applicantions after the June 24 applica­ tion deadline. • Learned the Planning and Zoning Com­ mission discussed the village sign ordi­ nance and will have a public hearing Julv 10 for commercial zoning. • Purchased a dehumidifier for the rust removal unit al the well sites for $2,660.14. • Tabled the choice of trustee appoint­ ment to the Planning Commission. Com­ mission member Anne Adams advised them to be aware of the time commitment. • Agreed in lieu of a village manager, the trustees would meet in rotating groups of two groups of two to look over the bills for pavment and purchase orders of less than $1*500. • Discussed the policy and procedures for renting the village's apartment on M-50 by the DPW garages. In the past, it has been offered Io village employees for $200 a rmnth. The council decided to offer it to Bender for $400 a month if he needs it. 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The address is 1350 North M-37 Highway. Hastings. Beautification deadline Aug. 1 Construction workers from Eastland Concrete Construction stamp the 9-inch re­ inforced colored concrete as part of the city's "Streetscape Project." By contract the project has to be done by August 1, but the projected completion date is mid July The work will be put on hold if not completed by July 11 and 12 tor the annual Sidewalk Sales. While many of the crosswalks downtown are having work done, all the store fronts can be reached from at least one side, although drivers may need to go around the block. Items not prc-rcgistcrcd will not be al­ lowed in the judging and exhibiting, said Open Class Home Economics and Arts and Crafts Superintendent Mary Hestcrly. Just the pre-entry form has to be com­ pleted in advance, not the actual items to be Emergency services honored Local emergency service agencies were honored by the Hastings School Board June 9 for their assistance during the school year in the Hastings Area School System. Police, fire and ambulance personnel are not just available tor emergen­ cies. but provide educational information to the schools and work with them in school safety programs. Accepting certificates at the meeting were Jerry McDon­ ald (left) of the Hastings Fire Department and Cliff Morse of the Hastings Police Department. Morse serves as school liaison officer, acting as a positive role model tor youth in the schools. 9 We’re Swamped with Quality Trade-in’s ” & WE’RE DEALING! V 00 BUCK MBK AVI LEAfrCR 45K. CD. WON T LAST' 99 CHEVY 1500 SPORTSIDE 4X4 5.3 V-8 1 OWNER. NEW TIRES. SHARP! $13,995 $13,888 9* CMW Mt CHW CAB 4X4 52X. LS PKG. 350 VORTEC. NEW TRES 97 CHEVY 1500 Z-71 4X4 STEPSDE. 350. 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President Don Gentry, Soles Mgr Borne Sigis Soles Ryan Madden Sales Amy Piper Sales Chris Silverman, Finance Mrg SALILHQVU Mon 4 Wed until 8 Tue. Thu 4 Fn until 6 SaVOay irN 2 SttViaMWK; Mor. & Wed 8-7 Tue Thu 4 Fn 8-5 entered for exhibition. Il’s easy to scratch off someone's name if they decide at fair time not to exhibit af­ ter all. They would rather do that than have to tell the person that they cannot exhibit treatise they didn't pre-register. Reasons for the pre-registration arc most likely to allow for planning of exhibition space and more lime to enter all the items in the computer before the fair starts, said Assistant Superintendent Leila Hawblitz. • “We had a little difficulty last year get­ ting the books ready for the judges.” Hestcrly said. "It takes awhile to get all those things registered." Discussing the preliminary work. Hawblitz noted that “somebody has to bum the midnight oil getting them in the com­ puter for the printouts." Hestcrly added. “We re hoping this helps them." “We’re hoping that people will be en­ couraged if they don’t have something fin­ ished that they arc working on and don’t know for sure if they will (in time for the fair) - they should at least register it. Wc can always scratch it off. but we can’t put it in later...! know this will be particularly difficult on flowers...and gardening. You just can’t guess those sometimes." Hestcrly said. “Sometimes you don’t know three days before.” Hawblitz said. “Sometimes 1 think I’m going to have lil­ ies and they’re all gone (before the fair be­ gins),” Hestcrly said. “But. they need to put them down on their entry and hope that things arc ready.” Be sure and pre-register stilchery pro­ jects even if they are not completed by June 26, they said. After the pre-registration. Hestcrly noted that people still have about three weeks to work on their projects before they arc due at the fair. No entry fee is charged to participate. They had a good turnout of items last year with more than 100 exhibitors. Many have five or more entries. One person had about 50 entries. “It’s amazing sometimes, what people bring in to exhibit.” she said. Incentives for entering include free yeast to baked goods exhibitors from Red Star and some other prizes such as aprons and cookbooks. Simplicity has given a sewing book and certificates for four free patterns for selected exhibitors. “We have some nice incentives for ex­ hibitors in sewing" Hestcrly said. Ball and Kerr canning lids also hav« awards. Hawblitz said. “Be sure to read the requirements for the various classes,’* she said. “Canning jars must be displayed with new rings.” No interchanging of different brands of lids and jars should be done. Hestcrly said those who enter canned items should be sure to use Ball lids with Ball jars or Kerr lids with Kerr jars if they want to be eligi­ ble for consideration to receive awards from those companies. Entries must be brought in on the Sunday before the fair (July 13) officially begins and judging will take place the same as al­ ways, on Monday morning (July 14) of the fair, Hesterly said. “There will be no new entries accepted on that Sunday afternoon (of the fair). They have to be pre-entered or they will not be accepted. That sounds like kind of a hard line, but it’s the policy that has been given to us,” Hawblitz said. They hope a lol of people will enter. This is one of the few places in the area that people can put their handiwork on dis­ play, Hawblitz said. The two enjoy their work at the fair. “I have been involved with the fair al­ most all my life, since I was a 4-Her,” she said. “There have been very few years since I turned 10 that I haven’t had some involvement with the fair as an exhibitor or worker. In fact, my husband and I met at the Barry County Fair.” Hesterly also started participating in the fair at the age of 10 and continued through­ out her youth. When her children came along, she encouraged their involvement, too. “I just enjoy the people.” she said of her current participation. “It’s a lot of work, but I think the rewards arc the people you meet. The exhibitors arc all great people. This is really a crafty area, really a crafty part of the country. I wish we could encourage more people to exhibit...We have a lol of talent.” Get your color film processed THE SAME DAY at J-Ad s PRINTING PLUS � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-06-26.pdf 59c90c30454831793b7b4463561b1e7f PDF Text Text •U5IIMGS PUBLIC LIBRUr 121 S CHURCH ST MSIMU Ml City to apply for sewer grant Charlton Park . gearing up for 4th See Story on Pages 2 All-County baseball teams revealed See Story on Pages 7 The Hastings See Story on Pages 10 Thursday. June 26, 2003 VOLUME 150, No. 25 PRICE 50c County shows 19% in savings account by David T. Young Editor Four area fireworks displays scheduled At least four fireworks displays are planned for the Fourth of July weekend in the immediate area. TWo of them are scheduled for the evening of Friday, July 4, at Gun Lake and at Algonquin Lake. Both will get under way at dusk. The Gun Lake Protective Association and the Barry and Allegan Sheriff Departments request that resi­ dents and visitors keep boats back al least 500 feet from Murphy's Point, which is the shooting area, for safety and protection. “If you support funding the fire­ works, please honk your horn al the end of the display." said RoAnne Brokob, secretary-treasurer of the Gun Lake Protective Association. Lake Odessa will have its fireworks only at dusk on Sunday. July 6. the last night of the community's annual fair celebrataon. The July 4 display was rfimlnilrd because of costs associated with liability insurance. ThomapnL: Lake also will do a dis­ play, sponsored by Little's Country Store /.nd the Trading Post, at dusk on Saturday. July 5. Hickory Comers traditionally has fireworks al the Gilmore Car Museum on the Fourth of July. Trail Association to meet tonight The Tbomapple Trail Association's next meeting is scheduled for 7 pan. tonight, Thursday. June 26. at Whispering Waters Campground on Irving Road. The agenda will include work on brochure, upcoming events and proj­ ects on the Paul Henry Trail. Flans for the dedication of Stagecoach Park in Middlevilk May 31 will be discussed Membership in the Trail Association is open to anyone who walks, bikes or skates along the trail. In-line skaters who would like to volunteer to help keup the trail dear particularly are encouraged to attend tonight's meet­ Considering the state of the national, state and local economy. Barry County was in very good financial shape at the end of the year 2002. So says county auditor Steve Kirinovic. who made a report on last year’s county budget Tuesday night at ’he County Board meeting at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. Kirinovic said the county’s expenditures increased by 4 percent over the previous year, to more than $8,869 million, but it took in nearly $15,500 more than it spent. The county’s fund equity, or savings account, was reported at 19 percent of the budget, which is excellent in these hard eco­ nomic times for schools, cities and states. Kirinovic said the fact Barry County has taken in more than it has spent over the last five years is “a good trend... We (the auditing firm) still have some issues, but they’re not live and die issues... I’d say for the number of people you have, you’re doing well... You haven’t dipped into fund equity and that’s a good trend." County Administrator Michael Brown said the hefty fund balance is the result of team­ work on the part of county employees. “We communicate well, we look beyond just our own departments,” he said. Everybody is in tune with our budget.” Brown said he expects that the savings account is still healthy in the first six months of 2003, but because state revenue sharing is decreasing, he doesn’t think things will be quite as good at the end of 2003 and 2004. "It (the budget) is still in good shape, and we’ve worked very hard to keep it that way," he said. “Our departments have been very judicious. We’ve prepared ourselves for any problems that might arise." Kirinovic. a certified public accountant with Abraham & Gaffney PC of St. Johns, said 54 percent of the county’s revenue comes from property taxes and 24 percent comes from inter-govemmental revenue, such as grants and federal and state support. Public safety is the No. 1 expenditure, at 29 percent, down from 32 percent a year ago. General government and appropriations for programs or agencies are tied for second at 21 percent. In other business at Tuesday night’s meet­ ing. the board: • Voted 6-1 after a closed session to release the 30 to 50 pages of documents originally denied to Barbara Cichy in her Freedom of Information request regarding correspon­ K. Riddle, president of Acorn Chiropractic PC, which now is located at 301 The former Barry-Eaton District Health S. Michigan Ave. building at 110 W. Center St. The sale comes at a time when health soon will bourne home to a chiropractic department personnel are packing up their business. bags and moving into their newly-built quar­ Departmer The Barry County Board of ters al the comer of West Woodlawn and North Broadway. sale of the soon to be vacant building to See HEALTH, page 2 * Clustered housing project OK’d in Carlton Twp. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night voted 4-2 to approve Madison Howell’s preliminary site plan to build a development in Carlton Township under the state's open space clus­ tered housing act. The parcel is located at 3597 M-43 near Kaiser Road. The project would develop 51 single-family homes on 80 acres. Howell was represented by engineer Ron Van Singel of Nederveld Associates and John Caterino of Vos Engineering. Van Singel con­ cluded that the development met the spirit of the state's open space ordinance, preserving more than 50 percent of the open space and natural resources, providing a low impact along the road and assuring compatibility with neighboring parcels. The plan was unusual in that if all steps are approved, it will include a half acre commu­ nity septic treatment system for the homes in the development, located near M-43. The design includes detention areas, ponds, a wooded area, walking trails and hayfields both in the central areas and at the perimeter to make up the open space, which also would help buffer the boundary from the surround­ ing neighbors. A 200- to 300-foot buffer zone along M-43 is planed. Each lot would adjoin open space. Howell said he planned homes to be back from the road, he saved existing trees, tried to preserve wetlands, and attempted to blend in the existing natural features. "It makes good sense not to go in the low areas, because they are going to create prob­ lems later on." he said. Residents later may change how they use the open space, through restricted association covenants, but individuals would only have to maintain their own half acre. The parcel had perked for 22 sites, which the developer said he felt was not enough to be profitable. The community system also is expensive, leading to the plan for 51 homes on the property, which Howell said would take at least ten years to complete. Van Singel explained that lots would be a minimum of a half acre each with 100 feet of private road frontage, on a 5,000-foot wind­ ing drive with two outlets on M-43. Normal setbacks would be observed. One M-43 home site will remain in front. Caterino said the community septic system would be under the oversight of the BarryEaton District Health Department. The sys­ tem uses a recirculating rand filter, although sand is now replaced 'by a better material, specifically manufactured for the purpose of filtering wastewater. The technology was developed in the early 1980s by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). looking for central waste­ water treatment systems to serve small com­ munities. Caterino said the state began using these systems for clustered developments to meet a demand for double the homes that could nor­ mally be built on existing soils. By clustering and using better treatment systems and improved use of the land, the result is less urban sprawl and less loss of agricultural land. He said he had worked for 30 years for the Department of Public Health and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality prior to his present career. Caterino credited Dr. Ted Lowden with developing some of these systems, and said he had worked with him on some of them. The first step for approval required going to the DEQ for a discharge permit and town­ ship approval for the use of the community system, with a signed agreement. Caterino said. A variance for the number of units pro­ posed had already been approved by the Chamber luncheon Is today at noon The monthly Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held at noon Thursday. June 26. The meeting will start promptly at 12:15 p.m. at Felpausch (lower level) in Hastings. The cost for the fresh lunch will be $5 or less. Each month there is something new to hear about regarding one or more of ;Wi3 Diane Editor Commis^Wfers Tuesday night approved the Michigan. on page 2 by David T. Young See COUNTY, page 2 trail.org. Information on the website includes a map, information about the history, a membership application and trail activ­ ities. There will also be links to other bicycling trails and organizations in 945-2454. Health Dept. building sold dence between the county and its attomev on Information about the Paul Henry TTail and the Thomapple Trail Association is now available on line at thomappletrail.com or at thomapple- the members. The luncheon serves as an opportunity to learn what the com­ munity is doing. For more information, call the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce at This very well could be a scene from the first luncheon held at the new Barry County Commission on Aging building inside the old Peace Community Church, comer of West Woodlawn and North Broadway. COA and Health Deprtment personnel have been busy this week moving into their new digs. Zoning Board of Appeals. He said the proposal was for a proven tech­ nology, designed to be effective.llie design of the facility would require a construction per­ mit, approval, monitoring of the construction, and some oversight by the DEQ, issued under the Natural Resources and Environmental And they're off! Strawberry pickers filled Cotant's Farm Market Wednesday to kick off the first day of strawberry picking season. Though the crop is late this year due to the cold weath­ er in May. strawberry season usually lasts about two weeks. Here. Rachel Davis shows her daughter. Elizabeth, the ins and outs of picking good berries. Protection Act of 1994. Each home would have a private well, pos­ sibly a problem where the water table is high, or where neighbors feared consumption could alter the water supply for nearby wells or increase drainage and pollution at the surface, in an area that has been marshy in the past. A county drain known as Mud Creek, pass­ es through the property. Cleaning out this drain was a County Drain Commission proj­ ect a few years ago. Some of the lots planned on the property were to include sections of the drain and easement. This is the first project brought to the coun­ ty under the Michigan open space statute. Planning Administrator Jim McManus said. Neighbors opposed to the plan were under the impression the commissioners had the authority to turn down the request, but McManus said the open space issue was under state law. and the county ordinance mir­ rors it. Other agencies with greater authority than the count}', such as the DEQ. the Barry County Drain Commission and Michigan Department of Transportation, iiad already given preliminary approval for the project. The township also has some authority, and the ZBA has already approved the plan. McManus said. "I think our notice is useful because at least in one respect everybody's aware this is the starting point, and these folks are going to go to these other agencies now, and make some presentations on formalized plans." -Planning Administrator Jim McManus The Planning and Zoning Commission also cannot make determinations on drain com­ mission issues, nor any matters under other agency authority. McManus said planning and zoning does not have authority to approve or deny the community system. The Health Department would work with the DEQ on creating such a system he said. Not approving it would require the com­ mission to show extreme adverse effects on the surrounding community, though stipula­ tions may be added, such as requiring screen­ ing as a condition for final approval. McManus said the request for fences could be a legitimate stipulation by the Planning Commission, to minimize impact on neigh­ boring properties. McManus said the Planning and Zoning Commission can approve or deny the prelim­ inary approval requested based on zoning. At the time of final approval, the commis­ sioners must be assured approvals have been given by all the appropriate agencies. The Drain Commission has given prclimi- See HOUSING, page 3 �|L . (Nt ---- t ■» Page 2 - Thursday, June 26. 2003 - The Hastings Banner COUNTY, continued from page 1 the Delton Sewer Authority issue. Cichy paid nearly $600 to have the docu­ ments sent to her. but 30 to 50 pages were exempted because of the attorney-client priv­ ilege. She appealed to the County Board ear­ lier this month, but Commissioner Clare Tripp single-handedly held it up two weeks ago with her "no" vote because three com­ missioners were absent from the June 13 meeting and a minimum of five votes was needed for passage. She said then that she first wanted to examine the 30 to 50 pages in question in closed session. Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie, an attor­ ney, and B-ny County Administrator Michael Brown both advised letting Cichy have the remainder of the documents she requested because they didn’t consider any of the infor­ mation damaging. The board reconsidered Cichy’s appeal Tuesday night and once again Tripp voted “no." It was stated clearly that the board agreed to the request without giving up the right to attorney-client privileges in other instances. Fountain series to resume Friday The Pndiys «t the Fountain ierie« will continue this week with guitarist and vocalin Brian Morria. Morris’ musical repertoire includes • Approved a contract with Sandra Miller of Middleville for her to provide drug coun­ seling services to jail inmates through the cognitive process. She will be paid $20 per hour for up to 20 hours a week. • Approved the transfer from the general fund of $7,908 to the Township Police Services Fund, $6,571 to the Juvenile Drug Court Fund and $7,119 to the Adult Drug Court Fund. All three funds had deficits in the 2002 budget year. • Agreed to spend $30,094 for tfcc Barry County Technology Proposal, including $19,964 from the Data Processing Fund, $9,000 from the Abstract Fund and $2,000 from the Register of Deeds Technology Fund. • Approved payment of $71,810 from the Data Processing Fund for “a major overhaul" of the Sheriff's Department computer system, in which some units are as much as nine years oM. Sheriff Steve DeBoer said replacing units as they die is turning out to be inefficient and expensive. “By stretching this to another year, we’ve Past winners of the award have includ­ ed Kensinger Jones, Florence Marble, Joyce Weinbrecht, and last year's co-winners, Nyla Nye and Doo Reid. Nominations should be sent to the Commission on Aging. 320 West Woodlawn Ave., Hastings 49058. All nominations must be postmarked no later than July 25. classical guitar, jazz. Hues, folk songs snd original compositiooa. Earning music degrees both from Florida State University and Montana State University, Moris is on the music faculty of Grand Rapids Community College, teaching gui­ tar and other music courses. He is the author of “The Real Guitar Method" and has recorded two CDs, “Are We AU the Same Age?" and "Ballet Burlesque." A solo classical guitar CD, titled “Suite Music for the Classical Guitar" is scheduled to be released in the faU. The concert wiU take place on the court­ house lawn from 11:30 am. to 1 pm., but in the event of ram, will move to the Thornapple Aris Council building at 117 W. State St. . Fridays M the Fountain isoouponsored by the Tbomapple Am Council and the Deadline Friday for Homemakers The deadline for submitting nominees for the Barry County Homemaker of the Year award has been extended to Friday, June 27. Applications may be picked up at the Barry County Fair office al the Barry Expo Center between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. or at the Extension office in the Courts & Law Building, 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Nominees must be residents of Barry County and must be nominated by a friend or family member. Selection is based on fair activities, variety of interests, commu­ nity involvement, enthusiasm, neat appearance and communication skills. Bar monMuiformation^mihGotinie Case at (269) 721-3353. City of Hastings. The remaining perform­ ances are as followed: • Patti Ann Lea and friends, July 11. • Joe Ward and the Youth Theatre Payne Lake seeks assessment district Program, July 18. • Kitty Donohoe. July 25. • The Tbomapple Players, Aug. 1. • Man Watroba. Aug. 8. Creative writing group forming Interested men and women are wel­ come to be part of a creative writing group meeting from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. every Thursday at the Delton District Library, located on M-43 in Delton. Lee Griffin, an author and foamer free­ lance writer for the Kalamazoo Gazette for more than 20 yean, is the group's mentor. The group is open to people who have interests in all types of writing, ranging from novels to poetry. Plana for the group inchide visiting other creative writing groups in the area and possibly attending a writers’ confer­ ence, in addition to pursuing personal writing goals. For more information, Behrens at 664-4034. call Gerri Sr. Citizen of Year will be selected Hastings City Bank and the Barry County Comminion on Aging will spon­ sor the fifth annua) "Senior Citizen of the Year award, which highlights contribu­ tions made by people ages 60 sud older to civic and social life in Barry County. The award, which focuses on the posi­ tive benefits of remaining active while growing older, will be presented at the Cmsnisaion on Aging Summer Picnic Aug. 8 at the new COA building in Hastings. Nominees should be ages 60 or older and residents of Barry County. Serious consideration should be given to the con­ tribution each nominee has made to the Barry County community. Examples could include the type of activities the nominee has been involved in. how his/her involvement has benefited the community, and the number of people who have been affected by those contribu­ tions. Nomination forms are available al the Commission on Aging office or from Wtswell at Hastings City Bank. Nominations can be from individuals or groups. Continued above, next paragraph found that doesn't work,” he said, noting that two units recently crashed, couldn't be fixed and are considered almost worthless. • Authorized the disposal of the old dive van used by the Sheriff’s Department. • Approved the annual ’greement with the city to allow use of the courthouse lawn for arts and crafts sales at the Summerfest cele­ bration. • Received a report from Commissioner Wayne Adams, who has just relumed with Barry County Planning and Zoning Commissioner James Alden and Thomapple Township Planning Commissioner Linda Gasper from the Ultimate Farmland Preservation Tour of Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. “It’s an intense tour," he said, and Gasper agreed. “It’s a phenomenal five days in which we were fed an incredible amount of informa­ tion," she said. Both said the three states they toured have found ways to fund farmland preservation, leading erne member of the audience to ask if the county was interested in offering its finan­ cial supper!. Other states use special millages, cigarettes taxes, a real estate transfer tax and township and county funding. “The program is totally voluntary," Adams stressed. “It just makes sure that land will always be able to be farmed." Community invited to outdoor worship, pig roast in Delton Jcaus are considered “church clothes" as well as any other casual attire for the Community Jubilee Sunday, June 29 at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. All ages are invited to the “come as you are" 11 a.m. outdoor worship service under a large tent that day, followed by a free pig roast that also will feature hot dogs, lots of salads, desserts and array of other foods, pro­ vided by church members. Pastor Daniel Hofmann will speak at the service. Children who attended the church's Vacation Bible School this week will be singing. Dulcimer music is planned after the serv­ ice and a variety of free activities will be held after the meal, including pony rides, face painting by Miss Delton and her court, bas­ ketball in the church gym, volleyball out­ doors, horseshoes. Bingo for fun and silly prizes, and many games, including a fish pond, for kids to play,, said Becky Hughes, who is heading the committee planning the event “We’re hoping to reach out into Che com­ munity," she said. ‘Tnis is our gill to the community.” Last year at the church’s first Community Jubilee, between 500-600 people attended. Hughes said. A larger tent is being used this In an effort to combat the introduced lake weed Eurasian Milfoil, the Payne year. “We’re hoping for tha* many and maybe Lake Homeowners Association is consid­ ering a special assessment district Homeowners Association members have been working with consultant Anthony Groves of Progressive Engineering in Grand Rapids on ways to control this plant, which grows rapidly. If the Yankee Springs Township Board approves the assessment district, each homeowner would pay a “fair share." according to Association President Jerry Page. A petition is being circulated and a majority of homeowners must sign the petition before it can be presented to the Yankee Springs Township Board. "This process is a little simpler for us than it was for the Gun Lake Protective Association who bad to get approval from four townships and two counties before the Gun Lake board could be formed," Page said. Payne Lake is entirely inside Yankee Springs township Page hopes to present this assessment district request to the Yankee Springs board al the July 10 meet­ ing. Petitions must be signed by July 5. For more information, call Page al 795­ more. We're only having one service that day.” Sunday School will be held at 9:45 a.m. as usual, but there will not be an 8:30 a.m. service that day. Clowns will be on hand as well as the “kids’ pumpkin train." Free cotton candy and snow cones will be available. Seating under the tent will be provided, but those who attend may bring their own lawn chain or blankets if they wish. The church is located on M-43 at the cor­ ner of Bush Street. Those who have questions about the event may call the church office, 623-5400. 6036. Kitchen Chemistry Day Camp slated Young persons ages 9 to 12 who likes to cook and bake are invited to the 4-H Kitchen Chemistry Day Camp June 30 to July 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 pjn. at the First Presbyterian Church al 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Youth will get the opportunity to make bread and learn how yeast affects breads, fruit and cheese. They also will leant bow to change milk into treats in making cheese and yogurt. Participants can learn about surprising flavors, extracts and col­ ors in food. They also will learn how vita­ mins and stabilizers affect food. Fit id trips include the Dairy Plant at Michigan Stale University, where visitors will see either ice cream or cheese made; Puffin Pastry, also at Michigan Stale University, and the Caleb Dunham Cheese Company in Marshall, where cheese spreads, plus others, are put together. The cost of the day camp is $30. Youth do not have to belong to 4-H to attend. If interested, call the Barry County MSU Extension office at 945-1388. The former Barry Eaton Health Department has been sold. HEALTH, continued from page 1 Health department officials for the past several years have complained that the build­ ing at 110 W. Center no longer served their needs. So it was a little more than a year ago that the County Board agreed to purchase the land that formerly housed Peace Community Church for more than $500,000. Since then the comer lot has been the scene of a lol of construction of a new health department facil­ ity and renovation of the old church to make way for the Commission on Aging. The county sold the old health department building and site for $333,000, all of which Commissioner Sandy James said will go back into the revolving delinquent lax fund, which was used to buy the health department’s and COA’s new homes. “They (Acorn Chiropractic) are very anx­ ious to occupy this building with their busi­ ness." James said. Commissioner Clare Tripp said another positive aspect of the deal is that the property now will go back on the tax rolls for the City of Hastings. As a county health department, it had been tax exempt. It was noted that the appraised value of the old health department building and property was $310,000. Still for sale is the old COA building at 120 N. Michigan Ave., which also was deemed inadequate for the needs of local senior citi­ zens. particularly because of lack of parking and accommodations for handicapped people. While personnel are moving their stuff to the two new facilities north of downtown, open houses for both have been scheduled for Wednesday. July 23. The one for the COA will be from 1:30 to 5:50 and the health department's is set for 3 to 6 p.m. Children’s water safety program set for July 2 Pennock PAL (Protect A Life) will sponsor a free children's water safety program from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Pennock’s State Street Center. 1108 West State in Hastings. The Fourth of July is a busy lime on the waters of Barry County and promoting safety in the areas lakes and pools will be the focus of the evening. According to The National Safe Kids Association, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injuty-related death for children ages 14 and under, taking nearly 1,000 children's lives each year. The Children's Water Safety Event will feature interactive presentations from local public safety personnel, as well as a chance to win one of 60 life jackets that will be given away in a drawing. Sgt. Bill Johnson of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department will have his jet-ski and boat on hand to educate kids about life jacket and boating safety. He also will perform complimentary life jacket inspec­ tions and boat safely inspections, so attendees can bring their boat and life jackets along and see how they measure up. A lifeguard from the Pennock Health & Wellness Center will instruct kids on how to stay safe in the pool this summer. Hastings pediatrician Dr. Carrie Wtlgus will educate parents and toddlers about water safely around the house. The Barry County Dive Team will have their gear for the kids to check out, the Hastings Fire Department will talk about fireworks safety and Mercy Ambulance will have an ambulance on-site for the kids to tour. Parents and kids also can gain information about CPR and babysitting courses that will be offered by the education department at Pennock. Deluxe first aid kits will be avail­ able for purchase at the event for $12, but supplies are limited. For more information about Pennock PAL event, call Stacey Graham in marketing and customer service at (269) 945-1760. Pennock Health Services is Barry County's premier health care provider, featuring Pennock Hospital, an 88-bed, non-profit, JACHO accredited facility providing person­ alized health services with state-of-the-art technology to more than 118,000 people per year. Pennock offers a wide range of services, including a Family Birthing Center, Drivethrough Pharmacy, Walk-in Clinic, a Health and Wellness Center and senior independent living at Pennock Village. Pennock State Street Center is the conven­ ient choice for outpatient laboratory and radi­ ology services, patient accounts and occupa­ tional medicine. For additional inibiniation, call the Pennock Physician Referral line at (269) 9451PHY (1749) or visit online at www.pennockhealtli.com Council approves match for sewer expansion grant The Hastings City Council Monday night approved a $12,000 city match to a $98,000 community development block grant to help fund storm sewer expansion along Clinton Street near Bliss Clearing Niagara. The action was taken after a public hearing was held to receive comments about the grant application. Council authorized the mayor's signature on the application, which is through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach said the project would fund replacing existing 8-inch, 12-inch and 15-inch storm sewer pipes with a 24-inch storm sewer pipe from Clinton and Orchard streets to State and Clinton streets east about 300 feet where the line discharges into a big 48-inch pipe that eventually empties into the river. No public comments were expressed for or against the improvements. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Approved application for a $262,000 U.S. Department Agriculture grant, pending lan­ guage changes, that would help fund improvements at the Hastings Industrial Park. The council also approved the city’s grant portion of $55,000, which is 17 percent of the total project amount. “The city has to come up with 17 percent of the total $317,000." said Jeff Mansfield, city manager. “We’re not signing a grant agree­ ment just the application for a grant. Improvements would involve purchasing property on the west side of the Bliss in the area of the old pattern shop building, about six to eight acres. The city also would apply for a Michigan Department of Environmental Quality grant to tear down the building, if purchased. It cur­ rently stores wooden molds that could be cut up and used for fuel in incinerators up north instead of disposing of it in a landfill, a coun­ cil member said. Some surface contamination exists from lead-based paint on the molds, he said. • Considered a draft grant application for an extension of a cul-de-sac/sidestreet in the Hastings Industrial Park. • Approved use of a ballfield al Fish Hatchery Park Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. June 25 — July 11 by the South Central Michigan Youth Baseball League. • Considered a request from Hans Van Kuilenburg to name a city street in honor of President Woodrow Wilson. No action was taken. • Approved a retirees opt-out provision in the city provided health care insurance under certain conditions if they choose. Retirees would collect the same $200 payment in lieu of coverage that current working employees are given when they opt out of the city’s health care insurance program if they demon­ strate they have health coverage through another program. Mansfield said. ’Typically this occurs when a working spouse of a city employee has coverage for the employee under a health care insurance program offered through the spouse's employer." Mansfield said. "This arrange­ ment actually works well for both the city and the employee or retiree because our least cost­ ly retiree health care plan costs the city almost $300 per month." However, the council approved the provi­ sion as long as retirees can return to the health care coverage if they need to. “Our only outstanding concern is the retiree’s ability to re-enter the city’s health care insurance program should they need or desire to. such as in cases of termination of a spouse's program, increased cost of the spouse's program, etc..’’ Mansfield said. “We have been assured our working employees can re-enter our health care program al any time, but we are still working with Blue Cross/Blue Shield to ensure that this is the same for retirees.” • Approved Tim Girrbach’s recommenda­ tion to award the low bidder. S & P Enterprises, the fiscal year 2003-2004 mow­ ing and maintenance of parking lots for an amount not to exceed $4,650. • Approved an bid award for the sidewalks, curbs and gutter 2003-2004 program to Slagel Concrete at the unit prices quoted by Slagel for a $37,100 bid amount. • Approved the low bidder F & S Asphalt Maintenance for asphalt paving June 12 on South Jefferson Street from Grand Street to Bond Street and on Bond Street west of Jefferson Street for an estimated $7,568. • Approved an agreement for city hall jani­ torial and maintenance service with Michael W. Bagley, an independent contractor. • Heard an announcement that many city officials are attending the Mayor Exchange in Mackinaw City this week. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 26. 2003 - Page 3 HOUSING, continued from page 1 nary approval of the plan. Van Singel said. The DEQ also must issue another pet mil regarding drainage in close proximity. He said the Road Commission had given prelim­ inary approval of two entrances on M-43. one to align with another private road across M­ 43. Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie said after public comment, "There were a lot of valid concerns here that probably should have been addressed by other agencies. Maybe when we put our notice in the paper we are not giving enough information." People could have addressed the septic issues or drain issues in a more timely man­ ner, be suggested. He wondered if people knew the right agency to call or contact, and maybe they would still have an opportunity to do tins. "Maybe we’re not giving people enough notice about who to call for some of their con­ cerns," Mackenzie said. He said the commissioners’ function is io address "How does this site plan fit this prop­ erty." Perhaps if they have concerns over the sewer they need to call the Health Department or DEQ, or drain concerns, the Drain Commissioner, he said. McManus said, "This is the catch. There is no requirement to send a notice. We send notices out of the belief the public should be aware of this, but technically there is no notice requirement for site plan reviews." "As far as the other agencies in this case, the MDOT and Health Departments. Drain Commission issues are all administrative. I don’t believe in this case there would be any public awareness. I think our notice is useful because at least in one respect everybody's aware this is the starting point, and these folks are going to go to these other agencies now, and make some presentations on formalized plans," McManus said. Mackenzie said, "...they are bringing us issues that we don't have any authority to deal with. We can't do anything about the septic system." “That's the challenge," McManus said. He added that he didn't know what the pol­ icy of those other agencies was regarding notifying the public about coming decisions. The county sends a notice about the final review, announcing to the public the process is finished, McManus said. Planning and Zoning Commissioner Serafin “Chuck" Nieves suggested a different design, moving four lots along the county drain out of the easement and the developer seemed agreeable to adjusting the plan. Commissioner Jan Mckeough said sepa­ rated clusters of a minimum of two and a maximum of 12 homes, to avoid a suburban subdivision appearance, were specified. "Cluster design standards have not been fol­ lowed." . She asked for various agency approval doc­ umentation, not supplied. "I don't know that enough requirements have been met... to give preliminary approval," she said. She said no site condo­ minium agreement for maintenance was included. She said she had a problem with the num­ ber of lots planned, and the overuse of land, even though the ZB A had approved it. She said the homes Howell constructed across the road were on larger lots. Howell explained they averaged 1.5 acres, and the plan for this development was for essentially the same amount of land if the open space was included. The road should observe the county private road ordinance specifications, Mckeough said. Mackenzie was assured drainage was addressed either by natural state ponds or dry detention areas. Chairman Clyde Morgan said elevations shown on the plan with IB-foot intervals was difficult to interpret. Construction plans would have two foot intervals, VanSingel said. Commissioner Jim Alden, who arrived late in the evening, after public comment was closed, said nothing proposed "shook him up," and he voted to approve the motion. Commissioner Bill Stough suggested a goal to encourage wiliiife and waler quality in the open space within the covenant, to be provided in the final plan. The motion, made by Stough, was for approval of the preliminary site plan with stipulations that the final plan would deal with county orain issues, include a screening and buffering plan, and mote detail on open space aspects. McKeough and Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan voted in opposition. Residents spoke in opposition to the devel­ opment. The major points were: * "Mr. Howell is essentially developing a flood plain." Lawrence Bock said the area has been totally submerged in waler in the past, which the county drain could not handle, and washing away the culvert. Robert Buck said rain made the ground "like soup." He said the soil wa- black dirt and marrow and the water war. mdies below the surface. • Basements would be flooded by the high waler. Keith Tiylor said his basement had caved in. on land higher than the Howell property. • The 40-foot county drain easement asked for and agreed to by Howell, is not adequate for maintenance by heavy equipment, and lots planned within the easement would not have room to place a home, without running a cul­ vert under them, which Bock said Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle said he would not allow. Bock said a culvert could become a dam in periods of flooding. • Water supply and water pollution in shal­ low wells used by nearby residents is of con­ cern. Wells average 15 to 60 feet in depth. Pollution of the county drain from lawns contributing pollutants and affecting nearby lakes in the watershed is feared. Robert Buck claimed chearicai waste had already been dumped on the Howell property. • Fifty homes were thought to be excessive, with predictions of many negative impacts on existing owners, as well as those in the devel­ opment. Twenty-four homes would cause enough problems, including pollution. Buck said, but clusaering 51 homes was worse, and was too much development for too small an area." * There was no accountability for future failures of the development and related nega­ tive impacts. Deborah Funell asked, "Who's going to pay for problems?" She mentioned the coun ty drain and well water levels. A bond to protect adjacent landowners and the township from feared septic system pollu­ tion asked for by Ray and Margie Wieland, as well as by Christie Tigchelaar. * Future maintenance of the county drain is not guaranteed, and if it is, other residents in the watershed would be assessed and forced to share the coat, and not just residents in the development ■ Keith Taylor said be would be prevented from hunting on his own adjacent property. Hunters may not use a firearm closer than 400 feet from a residence by state law. He a Iso did not want people trespassing or causing dam­ age to his walnut and pine trees. * People moving out of a municipality into a counny development assume they have all the freedoms of "the country." and let their dogs roam, trespass, or use firearms indis­ criminately, and infringe on thr safety of established neighbors. Buck sad. He had hones which had already been endangered by residents in Howell's development across the road. * Fencing and a Norwsy spruce tree buffer was asked for at the north boundary of the development to keep resident, from trespass­ ing on Taylor’s property. Fencing along the county drain, to prevent interference with the flow of the water was also asked for. One man eaid livestock must be fenced out of county drain areas, and sug­ gested the developer also ought so be required to fence out trespassers. • A grave was said to be on the property, but another claim was that aemaau had been placed there with a memorial marker. * Keith Taylor, whoae property is north of the Howell parcel, asked several questions in writing which be claimed were "brushed over." The project wa, "Mag pushed through without enough public input," Buck said. Criticism was made after the meeting that Alden had not beard public comment, and was not frilly equipped to vole on the issue. If he had recused himself, a vote of 3 to 2 would presmuUy have produced the same result, however. Developer response to public comments: • Van Singel said the ordinance allowed 51 liomes on 80 acres, as dictated by the county zoning. "We really can't answer all of these ques­ tions until we get into the construction of these plans." Van Singel said a lot of details would be addressed during the process of gathering final approvals for construction. He staled his firm's engineering expertise and reputation was based on "getting the nec­ essary approvals." He said going through the process to get various agency approvals, as well as meeting the guidelines required for construction would assure the project would address any of the concerns raised. Drainage and maintenance responsibility would be shared by the condo residents. VanSingel said. This would add mote people to share in drainage district costs, be said. Implications were that the condo associa­ tion responsiblity would extend to cover impacts upon neighbors. A bond to address future damage to neighbor's wells, erosion, flooding or pollution issues was not addressed. A bond is sometimes put up as a guarantee to a municipality or authority, to complete the project, to cover reclamation costs if not com­ pleted correctlv It normally does not contin­ ue once the project is completed. Van Singel said under the site condo act, "For the township to request financial state­ ments, I do not believe you have the legal right or ability to do that* • Soils included heavy soils, clay, sand, and gravel. Howell explained, as verified by the perk testing. • Maximum depths for basements would be set by engineering findings, Howell said, and would not be allowed below the waler table. Most homes were planned on higher eleva­ tions on the property, he explained. Using a backhoe to perk the property had shown where the waler was, Howell said. • On site controlled drainage would be pro­ vided, in both the retention ponds, and the natural detention areas. Some waler would flow into the county dram as it dees now. within the drain commission regulation process, VanSingel said. Funds would go toward the drain in advance by the developer. A 40-foot county drain easement was enough for maintenance. Van Singel said, and any needed restrictions would be added by the drain commissioner. Howell said homes could not be built in the drain easement. • VanSingel said the MDOT had deter­ mined placement of the two curb cuts on M­ 43. • VanSingel said no one would want to hunt on the development property, but mentioned local ordinance and controls for safety. The issue of impacts on surrounding own­ ers use of their property was countered by HoweM. who said tufa n am I so limit has use of his property. • VanSingel interpreted the county ordi­ nance as not requiring fencing at the develop­ ment boundary, and the open space provided a buffer. He said the exterior boundary and individual lots were marked by survey stakes, and individual lots did not extend to any prop­ erty open space boundary. The possible confusion residents might have about where boundaries were when using the common open space was not addressed. • In defense of the Community septic facil­ ity. Caterino said this design was better than a conventional one "in terms of the amount of pollution load the environment would see." Effluent goes in at 350 parts per million, and comes out at 15 parts per million. A community system is ten times more effective than a single septic system in clean­ ing the sewage from a typical home, he said. Howell explained, this community system serving 51 homes was estimated to put less pollution into the ground water than five homes would with conventional septic sys­ tems. If he had built 22 homes, winch had petked. it would be like building 200 homes The You Drink & Drive, You Lose cam­ paign is spoosored by the Office of Highway Safety Plansting and is coordinated by police agencies in Barty County.. As a community, many people support their law enforcement's efforts as it pertains to protectian from theft, burglary, assault and now terrorism. Yet, many otherwise law-abid­ ing citizens cuntinne Io view (hiving under the influence as a harmless traffic offense. An agency spokesperson says, “Don't be fooled, drunk driving is one of the most often committed crimes, randomly killing someone in the U3. every 30 minutes." As part of the You Drink & Drive, You Lose crackdown, police agencies throughout Barry County will be working to protect everyone from impaired and drank drivers. Officers will be out in full force conducting saturation patrols to arrest and prosecute vio­ Czajkowski, (back row) Brock Hammond, Jerald Clark. Andrew Hall, Matt Bailey and teacher Shannon Tripp. Missing from the photo is Lisa Gerber. Eleven area students take part in Career Exploration program Eleven teen-agers from Barry County schools are participating this summer in the Career Exploration program, sponsored by the Barry Intermediate School District The five-week program teaches 14-, 15- and 16-year-olds how to complete job appli­ cations, write cover letters and resumes, and how to interview for jobs. The teens explore careers through comput­ er data base searches and by taking field trips to observe people in their work environment. During the field trips students gain knowl­ edge about job skills, wages, benefits and educational requirements. Field trips include visits to the Yankee Springs Recreation. Felpausch Food Center. Viking Corporation, McDonald's. Fifth. Circuit Court. Michigan State Capital and Museum, Jack Loeks Studio 28, W.K. Kellogg Dairy Farm and Bhd Sanctuary, Fort Custer Industrial Park, Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, JEDC Incubator, Thomapple Manor, Circle in the Park Theater, and Western Michigan University. In class, students discuss realistic career choices, skills needed for certain jobs, and the importance of setting educational goals. The participants took skill and interest sur­ veys and were advised individually about their unique abilities and job preferences. Students thoroughly researched their pre­ ferred career using the Michigan Occupational Information System. The stu­ dents also profiled from several guest speak­ ers. David Ladd representing Baker College, Ionia Stale Prison Corrections Officer Randy Waite and Hastings City Police Officer Cliff Morse. The young people also acquired basic computer skills while developing, writing and rewriting resumes and cover letters. Prior to mock interviews, students watched several examples of properjob interviewing techniques. Business career education teacher Mary Dawson conducted the mock job interviews and offered individual advice. The Career Exploration program is coordi­ nated by Vai Evey, under the direction of Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent James Hund. The classes arc taught by certified teachers Patrick Purgiel and Shannon Tripp. The program started June 10 and meets five days a week from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Students participating in the program include: Matt Bailey, Vincent Basler. Jerald Clark. Rachel Czajkowski. Benjamin Desvoignes, Lisa Gerber. Andrew Hal). Brock Hammond, Renee Marr, Kara Newman and Lindsay Sours. Lake 0 Fair starts July 1 on a community system. "The high water and pollutants are all argu­ ments for a community syrtem." Howell said. A conventional septic system needs a back­ up rite for expected future failure. Since the medium used in the community treatment system is manufactured for its ability to clean the waste, if in the case of future failure, the material could be replaced. Howell said another back up site is also included in the plan. Summer campaign against drinking, driving launched A nationwide campaign targeting motorist who have had too much to drink and then drive gets under way June 27 and runs to July 13. Career Prep program participants (front row, from left) Kara Newman, Renee Mann, Lindsay Sours, Vince Basler, Ben Desvoignes, Rachel lators. In 2002, 463 people died in Michigan as a result of alcohol or drug-involved crashes. Law enforcement officers in Barry County plan to do their part by participating in this crackdown to bring those numbers down, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. “If you celebrate over the up-coming holi­ day weekend." leedy said, 'please do so responsibly. Don't let a police officer end up being your designated driver because they won’t be taking you home." Agencies involved in the campaign include the Barey County Sheriff's Office. Hastings Police Department and the Prairieville and Barry Township police departmenu. Summer is here. The July 4th weekend is fast approaching." Leedy said. "We want motorists to know before hand that we'll be out there... saving lives." The young farmer is running his entry through the “cow wash’ before the judging begins. Lake Odessa’s 69th Fair Over the Fourth starts Tuesday, July 1. The grand parade “Support Our Troops," with marshals Bob and Doris Huyck, starts at 6 p.m. The parade travels north on Fourth Avenue to the fairgrounds. Immediately fol­ lowing the parade, there is a reception for new Lake Odessa Police Chief Mark Bender at the Page Building. There is a reception for Huycks from 2 to 4 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. The dog show and harness racing begin Tuesday at 1 p.m. and the antique tractor pull will be at 7:30 p.m. Tractors 1952 model year and older will compete. The midway opens al 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and at 1 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The VFW plans to have bingo every day, beginning at 1 p.m. There will be harness racing at 1 p.m., Wednesday, judging for boys, girls and adults al 3 p.m. and the lightweight horse pull at 7:30. Thursday, July 3, will have beef and sheep judging at 9 a.m.. dairy judging at 1 pm. har­ ness racing at 1 p.m., and the semi-truck pull at 7:30. Friday's July 4 contests are the youth horse show at 10:30 a.m., harness racing at 1, puff pedal pull and children's games at 1. The chil­ dren's games will be put on by the Lakewood FFA. The games will include crawling races, egg and spoon race, milk drinking race, foot races, three-legged races and egg toss. The Capital Area Lace Makers will do a demon­ stration of bobbin lace making at 3. Motocross racing is at 7 p.m. There will be no fire works on Friday. Saturday, July 5, will be full of activities with horse shoe pitching at 9 am.. the draft horse show at 10. NasCow racing at 1, vol­ leyball finals at 4 and the figure 8 demolition derby at 7:30. On Sunday, the youth horse racing will begin at 2 and the traditional demolition derby at 7:30. There will be fireworks at 10 p.m. (or dusk) after the derby. �Page 4 - Thursday. June 26. 2003 - The Hastings Banner FLETTERS4 Bush’s incompetence in managing a war is troubling To the editor: King, Kirkpatrick were unsung heroes To the editor: Doo Johnson's letter in the June 5 Banner was right on target in many aspectThe wort that Bob King did for the YMCA and Bill Kirkpatrick did for 4-H was out­ standing. Many youth of Hastings and Barry County benefited greatly from their contact with these two fine gentlemen. Bill and the 4­ H members of Barry County built the camp into a fine place for youth from Barry. Eaton. Kalamazoo. Wayne and Ingham County 4-H clubs to come to for camp each year, as well as tiro or three high school band: that used the week to prepare for the upcoming football season. The effort that Bill put into organizing the wort to get a pool built for the camp was unique. (The Barry County 4-H Camp was the only one in the country that had its own pool paid for by the fund-raising of its members. It also keep the rain out, but many things got wet anyway from the many holes in the canvas, as well as all spots that countless fingers had touched, reducing the waterproofing to next to nothing. The Y camp too got loud with its singing and games. Many other people have for years done much for the youth, supported the schools, the music and athletic programs without recognition or expectation of it I know of individuals who bought musical instruments for the schools so that nxdy students who wanted to be in band could have one to play. Other individuals have formed the pit orches­ tra for the operetta each year. Many volunteers have assisted with the athletic programs for years. The Hastings schools have always been good. The administration of them has been excellent for as long as I can remember. (The first superintendent I can recall was Lee Lamb.) ■ The current administration is no exception. They have done a fine job. The budget prob­ lems they are facing are not due to their mis­ management. but that of our elected represen­ tatives in Lansing who have sper.: foolishly had a synchronized swim team and swim­ ming and lifesaving classes that were open to the public.) Prior to building the pool, the campers used to walk around the lake to the "sure* to swim at the beach there. (The one that other letters in the past said never exist­ ed.) Th: cabins were rustic, but the meals and activities were octrorading. and put the entire sure into its current mess. You and I cannot spend more than we make, The buildings were used throughout the year for other activities by 4-H and other neither can the schools or the stale. With the mismanagement at the state level th: schools organizations around the county. All of this cannot receive the amount of state aid that was lost when Bill left and the camp went they usually do since the state doesn't have it downhill to eventually be sold. Don't blame the local administration for I can still remember the songs that were ■ implementing a "pay for play" policy for ath­ often sung after supper, fm sure the campen letics. Athletics, other than one year of physi­ were beard all the way around the lake as they cal education, is not a requirement for gradu­ sang There will be a hot time in the old town ation from high school. The local administra­ tonight" with its chants of "Fire, Fire, Fire" tion is trying to maintain its excellent aca­ for a chorus. I wonder how many young peo­ demic program and still find a way to contin­ ple learned not to eat with the elbows on the table after being sent around the building for ue athletics. Blame your elected reps in Lansing. If the being caught in that social faux pax. ones there now don't dean up the mess don't Bob King likewise did great things for the wait for term limits to dump them on their YMCA camp. The first year that I rememhs there, the cabins were wooden frame struc­ ears, do it now. David B. Logan. tures with surplus World War II general pur­ Hastings pose tents for roofs. The sidewalls of the tents rolled down over the screens on the sides to Th* Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provid­ ed for verification. AB that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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The president's (over) hasty declaration of an end to hostilities in Iraq leaves me free (to my satisfaction) to criticize policy while maintaining utmost support for our military men and women on the scene and across the globe. When our sworn enemies (90+ percent of the Muslim world) wound us again to an extent equaling or exceeding the attack of Sept. Ji, 2001, Americans may begin to understand our president is all mou’h and flash (in the pan); no depth, no forethought, no foresight. He's failed miserably to follow through on a promise of better life, a strong central gov­ ernment and democracy for the people of Afghanistan. He seems to have had no plan for implementing promises made in our name. Many in the battered nation (and here) now question whether he ever intended it. Warlords still rule the shattered country of Afghanistan (except In the capital city, Kabul), and a couple of weeks ago... (can you believe it?) the Taliban held a public press conference and got away with It. American GI's are still, daily, killed or wounded by Taliban fighters or operatives of other war­ lords. Most of the Taliban and Al Quaeda fighters have escaped our net, including the big Cheese. Bush. Rumsfeld and company told us not to worry: "He's worth $25 million in rewards, " they smirked, someone will rat on him." They'll turn him in as soon as they can find an American to tell. How about Iraq? Oh boy! Very wellplanned operation. Kicked their butts in no time flat, didn't we? Only problem in the fighting was a failure to have enough reserves on hand to secure rear areas, should the plan not go as planned (which it didn't), necessitat­ ing a one-week delay on the road to Baghdad. And, after the war was over (when the presi­ dent said so), not enough reserves were on hand to secure the populace should they be unhappy to see us. The troops needed were ready for action, locked and loaded. In Kentucky. Dubya, anxious to show us how well the plan worked, declared the war over before it was over. There are still not enough troops in place to impose civil obedience. The big cheese(s) got away to Syria (or wherever). American fighting men and women are killed and maimed daily. The first team of civilianAnilitary post-war managers failed miser­ ably. the second set seems set on the same path. Our soldiers — the privates, corporals, ser­ geants and specialists are doing their best to make friends in a hostile environment while doing the assigned job. The Bush Administration failed utterly to plan for all eventualities, assuming things would go just as the bean counters said they would. No environment is so hospitable to Murphy's Law as war. Someone forgot that in war you must always plan for the worst, not the rosy. Modern age presidents, their spooks and advisors, don't credit the American people with the good sense to make good decisions based on the known facts. There was no need to distort or misrepresent intelligence data on Iraq — we all knew Saddam to be a murder­ ous rascal deserving a noose. But Dubya had to have his (non-existent though most Americans believe it there) Al Quaeda connection (now missing in action), and a nuclear weapons program (also missing in action) on the brink of success. Consider for one minute how many GIs would now be alive or not wounded, if we'd flattened the place with air power and cruise missiles before invading as George did. They'd have been surrendering to reporters, stragglers and platoons in their tens of thousands, just as during the (first) Gulf War. It's only a slight miscalculation to the bean­ counters. Tommy Franks is going. Good rid­ dance. No soldier worth his com and beans caves in to civilian demands he risk his sol­ diers with inadequate reserves when it's unnecessary. To keep this missal al manageable length. I'll ask one last question: While the president raises a campaign war chest of millions from those hes given billions in tax breaks, is there one state or territorial governor, one big city mayor In America satisfied with the federal government's efforts and expenditures for homeland defense? Larry Hamp, Hastings Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional rep­ resentative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Pritty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@sGnate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. City hasn’t done a good job with budget To the editor: 1 wish to express my gratitude to Hastings City Council members for taking away our negotiated benefits that we bargained for in good faith, or so we thought. Most of the retires have 25 to 40 yean or more of service to the City of Hastings. We didn't make big wages, but the benefits were what kept us working for the city, which did a good job throughout the years balancing the budget and taking care of its employees. When I first started working for the city, I had been laid off from another job. My first few checks from the city were smaller than my unemployment check, but we had some benefits. I really enjoyed my 28 years of service to the city. My first 20 years or so I didn't have to use much of our insurance, but now that I'm getting older, I really need it for my med­ ications. I have been retired for six years, and now the city wants to raise our co-pay out of sight (from $2 to $5 per prescription to $10$20). It seems to me that since the city went to a city manager form of government just before I retired, the budget has not been managed very well. That's why they are in the shape they are in now, and now they want the retirees to pay for their mismanagement In one example, the city garage has always had about 11 or 12 employees to take care of the city and City Hall had three people work­ ing. Today the garage still has 11 people but City Hall now has 14 people working there. Now they tell us they are raising our co-pay? I've never been one to write letters or step forward for a cause, but 1 couldn't sit back any longer and not say something. I know this letter will not make any difference in the council's decision, but I had to get it off my mind. Again, I want to express my appreciation to each council member for screwing the retirees. Charles Converse, Hastings Wiggins got a raw deal from County Board To the editor: It is unfortunate that Donald Wiggins became a casually of small town politics in his attempt to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. I think he is probably right in his assess­ ment of the reasons he was not appointed. Certainly the way in which the County Board chose to handle his application is very telling of the way things are done here. It is very unprofessional and is detrimental to every­ one's reputation on the board. I am glad that Mr. Wiggins has brought to light the process that he went through. Upon moving to Barry County six yean ago I was shocked al the appalling conditions of the animal shelter and I chooae to get involved in building a new one. At that time I met many good people who shared my desire to improve the welfare of animals in the county, including Mr. Wiggins' wife, Kathy. Thank goodness for dedicated people like the Wigginses, who are willing to give of their time anu talents to improve the area. I dunk anyone who thought the old animal shelter was acceptable or could be salvaged in any way is someone who either has total disre­ gard for living creatures or lacks the basic skills necessary to make decisions for the people of Barry County. Barry County could use some new ideas and these will come from people who move here from outside the area as I know Mr. Wiggins has. I hope be will pursue his desire to serve Barry County and keep trying. In the meantime, the county commissioners and board members need to clean up their act and establish ethical and professional standards by which to conduct business. Patricia Wilson, Tbomapple Township What about affirmative action? In the light of the decisions on affirmative action issued by the Supreme Court on Monday, what do you think is the best way to insure iw Haatinas Hastings Banner, Inc. PMshtdby a diverse student body at the college level? 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Admissions should be based on test scores and grade point averages.” “I think colleges have to do a better job looking for the students they need. It shouldn't be based on points.” “Colleges should select students who have the grade point averages and SAT scores they think make for successful col­ lege careers." “Admission should be based on grades and activ­ ities. I don't think the point system is fair.” “Colleges should set standards and then accept only those students who meet those standards.” ScottOmmen Rose Heaton Sutoeri>M<a> naw,: S2S pw DanBuerge Jonathan Jacobs h Bmy cany $27 par year in adjewsng counties $29 per year e'sewhere POSTMASTER Sand adOess changes to: PO Bob B Hastings Ml 49O5M8O2 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Mi 49058 �Th* Hanng* Banner — Thursday. Jww 2B. 2003 — Pag* 5 PLETTERS4 Government 'extortion' scheme continues To the editor: I received another bill from a quasi-governmenial collection company recently, telling me I had not paid a bill from Bubba D. Kauffirhouser (name changed to protect the innocent) for pre-arraignmen: "housin'1 in March of 2001. This was relative to a vehicular noise vio­ lation the previous year, repaired but unre­ ported. I re-informed the collectors that the 13th Amendment states that involuntary servitude “shall not exist in the United States nor any place subject to their jurisdiction.” Involuntary servitude is fees charged or labor taken for involuntary detention “except as punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.’’ I re-informed the collectors that, prior to arraignment, the party had not been convicted of anything, and 1 still wonder what part of “shall not exist” and “shall have been" did they seem unable to grasp. I also informed the collectors 1 would not renew my driver's license unless I could enjoy 90 days without one of their four per annum egegiously extortionist unconstitutional solic­ itations. I do not care to have a Michigan dri­ ver* license if the application form has an “08” on it because the name of the collection company implies the number reflects its igno­ rance of American history and of literacy. In confirmation of the problem of igno­ rance of literacy, the solicitation was renuuled to me, with a handwritten message: "What is this mumbo-jumbo about?" It is about 137 1/2 years of American his­ tory, and about liberty and the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery throughout the United States. If the writer of the message could read and understand English, he or she would know. The collector would also know that as long as liberty exists in the United States, I will never pay to have it extinguished. Should I write Governor Granholm and tell her Barry County is an extortionist speed trap tliat deserves neither roads nor road mainte­ nance? She can then feel justified in sending gasoline taxes to Detroit Frederick G. Schantz, Hastings RS. I didn't vote for Jenny the Witch. I voted for Posthumus the Zombie. Local man elected to MUCC position George Cullers of Hastings was among those elected to the executive committee at the Michigan United Conservation Club's 66th annual convention recently in Marquette. Delegates elected longtime MUCC mem­ ber John Ford of Battle Creek to the Presidency. Ford held the position of statewide vice president for the past three years, and district director prior to that. Ford is a member of the Kellogg Sportsmen’s Club, an MUCC affiliate, and a widower after 47 years of marriage with four children and four grandcHdren. "Increasing the opportunities for youth to engage in outdoor activities, encouraging enjoyment of the shooting sports and increas­ ing membership in MUCC are my highest pri­ orities," Ford said. The newly elected MUCC Executive Committee includes Region I Vice President Jay Maki of Newberry, Region 11 Vice President Jack Gretzinger of Roscommon, Region M Vice President Carl Holsinger of Sturgis, and Region IV Vice President Eldcn Montross of Waterford. Fran Yeager of Elkhart IN, Joe Oberlee of Clarkston, and Cullers were also elected as statewide vice presidents and Paul Rose of Hillman was re­ elected as treasurer. "We're off to a very positive start," said MUCC Executive Director Sam Washington. "The Convention was well attended with a spirited debate. A tremendous amount of work was accomplished, and I look forward to working with the new leadership to improve conservation and wildlife policies in Michigan." Delegates passed a large number of hunt­ ing. fishing and trapping resolutions at the Convention. It was unanimously decided to allow the use of crossbows only during firearm deer season and by disabled persons with a documented medical condition during archery deer season. Policy on deer baiting was altered to allow two gallons be spread at any given lime during deer hunting season in the Upper Peninsula. The new baiting policy matches the current policy of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. A resolu­ tion encouraging supplemental feeding in the U.P. also passed, to be implemented when the weather severity index reaches 50. Conservation policies included a firm stance on the importation of solid waste into Michigan. The MUCC will work to allow the state to legally stop the importation of trash from other countries and states. To prevent excessive plant growth and pollution of lakes, AUCC will also work with the Michigan Legislature and Department of Environmental Quality to limit phosphorus in dishwashing detergents to not exceed 0.5 percent. Delegates also voted maintain a separation between the Michigan Departments of Enrvironmental Quality and Natural Resources. The MUCC will work to establish a separate, adequately funded bi­ partisan DEQ commission and ensure joint cooperative decisions regarding issues rela­ tive to habitat, wetlands, and wildlife with points of contention to be esolved by a joint DEQ/DNR commission's working commit­ tee. to Stop knocking, start praying To the editor: In regards to the “Leiters from Our Readers” section. I have this to say: There is way too much knocking down today. No one is perfect except for God. What not forget the party labels. Republicans and Democrats, and instead pray to God for wisdom? Oops. Are we still allowed to do that? I wonder what would happen if we started praying for our leaders in authority and for each other, recognizing that we all have our faults? Let’s stop bashing and knocking down, and instead encourage. Laura Orsbom, Lake Odessa Get Finances Straight Before Saying "I Do" for Second Time Matrimony is in the air, as June is the most popular month for weddings. But many of these newlyweds are not making their first trip down the aisle. And second marriages bring a host of financial issues that should be discussed well before vows are exchanged. Furthermore, it's unfortunate but true that the divorce rate for second marriages approximately 60 percent, according to the National Center for Health Statistics - is even higher than that for first marriages. Consequently, you'll need to protect everyone involved in a second marriage. Consider the following: • Share all financial information - for starters, make sure both of you have copies of your credit reports. Then, each of you should list, in writing, your respective debts and assets. If either of you is divorced, be clear about obligations under a divorce decree. Each of you must be aware of any required child support or alimony payments, along with disability, life, health or long-term care insurance mandated by the divorce settle­ ment. • Set up a prenuptial agreement - If you have children from a previous marriage to whom you want to pass on your assets, you might want to consider establishing a prenup­ tial agreement in which your new spouse waives his or her rights to your property. Remember, in the eyes of the law. widows and widowers almost always have the first claims on their deceased spouse's property so, if you want to protect your children after you remarry, establish that "prenup." All tliese issues are important to deal with before you remarry. But, after the marriage, you will need to review your overall financial plans to make sure they reflect your changed circumstances. Here are a few steps you’ll want to take: • Update your will and living trust - Revise these documents to include your new spouse, and. possibly, stepchildren. If you don't have a will, now is a great time to draw one up. • Consider "QTIP" Trust - Under a Qualified Terminal Interest Property (QTIP) Trust, your surviving spouse will have access to your assets; upon his or her death, the assets will pass to your children. • Change your beneficiaries - Review the beneficiary designations on all of your finan­ cial documents, including insurance policies, retirement plans and annuities. Many people don't change their beneficiaries when they remarry, thus leaving earlier spouses is a position to receive assets, at the expense of new spouses. • Evaluate your insurance - If your new marriage involves a blended family, you will need to review your life and disability insur­ ance to see if it's sufficient. Also, once you reach your 50s, you might want to take a close look at long-term care insurance. You or your new spouse may never need to spend time in a nursing home, but, if you did, the costs would be enormous. A long-term care policy can help protect your financial inde­ pendence - and the younger you are when you buy a policy, the less expensive the premiums will be. ' Clearly, ycu ll need to consult your finan­ cial and legal adviser to address many of these issues. But don't delay - by addressing financial issues quickly, you can help your, second marriage get off to a good start. .COINS OUT OF BUSINESS TOTAL LIQUIDATION 1 .■ - - '■ . C ■ . '■ ’ BRAND NAMES INCLUDING: mmh La-Z-Boy • Howard Miller • Cochrane • Craftmaster Lane • Vaughan-Bassett • And Many Many More! STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT8T S8C Communications Anheuse- Busch 19.97 26.40 50.85 -.06 .85 -254 CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChryslei Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors II-ir ‘irunr IN ­ Hastings Mtg. 7.96 47.17 3323 31.65 36.90 37.80 15.05 -.49 -.03 -1.59 -.15 -.77 -.67 -35 11.35 36.90 5.75 83.63 17.07 52.60 34.75 2253 3421 5.89 8.35 39.65 35.40 -.33 -224 *35 -.67 -.79 -2.16 -33 *33 *1.06 -1.90 -.07 -1.65 -.78 54.68 -.38 354.12 4.52 9109.8 1.48 -923 -.11 -21322 - IBM JCPemey Johnson & Johnson Kellogg's Company McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pfizer lx. Wai Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE STORES WILL CLOSE AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE! �Page 6 - Thursday. June 26. 2303 — The Hastings Banner Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 Hastings, MI 49058 328 S. Broadway Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HOPF. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FAMILY CHURCH Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 2601 Pastor. 49050. (616) Steve 756-3021 M-37 South st M-79. Rev. Richard Olmstead Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ phone. 945-4995. Church Website: www. church Office Sunday Service: 9:30 *.m.; Sunday hopeum.com School IIX) a.m.; Sunday Evening Wednesday A Thursday 9 am. to 1 Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study A p..m.. Sunday Morning 9.30 am. Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 Sunday Schoo: 10.45 am. Morning Worship p.m. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. ST. ROSE hours Sunday 9-12). evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Ruwell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a_m. and 11XX) a.m.; Confessxxi Saturday 3:30-4:15 pm. (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club at kids 6 p.m.) (Pioneer's does not meet in the sum­ mer. the program will begin in Sept.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). HASTINGS ASSEMBLE OF GOD SAINTS ANDREW* MATTH1A 1674 West State Road. Hastings. INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. CHURCH ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9.30 am. WELCOME CORNERS 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor UNITED METHODIST Dan Currie. Senior Pastor; Pastor CHURCH Dave Wood Sr. - Aduh Ministries; HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwund St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121 Sunday School for all ages at 9 .V) am. and worship service al 10:30 am. Coffee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School formal offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid s Tune" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yn. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at V)1 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom’s Market). We look forward to Sunday School 9.30 a.m.; classes for 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services • all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 9.15 am. Morning Prayer. 11 DO Sunday am Holy Communion. Wednesday p.m. Evening Prayer services 6XX) pm. a.m. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: Community Jubilee Sunday. June 29. public invited to II am. worship “under the tent" and an afternoon of food (pig raat. hot dogs and more) and fun witn everything provided free. Music, games, pony rides, clowns, cotton candy, volleyball, basketball and honehoes. Sunday School for all ages at 945 am. Nursery provid­ ed. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. Nursery Evening provided. 6:00 Service. Wednesday activities 7XX) p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 For more information call 795-2370 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Rev David T Hustwick 948­ 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Common Prayer used for all servic­ Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz es. Affiliated with the Independent (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No Anglican Church (Canada Synod). age limns FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Broadway. Hastings. Ml Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9.30 am. worshipping with you. 49058 Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367­ Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 406'. Worship Services: Sunday. am.. Morning Worship Service; 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. 6.-00 p.m.. Evening Service. 7.00 for all ages p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. June 26 - 11:30ID0 pan. Prayer Vigil; 7 DO p.m. Evangelism Committee. Saturday. June 28 - 11 DO a.m. Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 8D0 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. June 29 • 10D0 a m. Worship; 5th Sunday Potluck. Tuesday, July 1 - 7D0 p.m. Worship Committee; 7D0 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. July 2 - 7D0 pm. Worship. 3185 N Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana Sr. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible CHURCH Study. Choir practice. Call Church Member Church of the Worid-Wide Office. 948-8004 for information on 315 W. MOPS. Ladies Center St (conisi of S. Broadway Leisure Time Anglican Communion and W. Center St). Church Office: 945-3014 (616) The Rev. Studies. Fellowship and Faithful Men. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F Bible William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship • 8 am. and GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday am. Fellowship Time before the Children s Chapel service. Nursery, children's ministry, Nuncry Available at 10 am. youth group, adult small group min­ CHURCH OF THE istry. leadership training. NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 945 am. Sunday School Hour. 11XX) am. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyna Rd. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 1930 am.. 6:00 p.m.: Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus CTub for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDciuld CEDAR CREEK BIBLE An oasis of is God's Brent Someone Special " For information call Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5541 Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worship 11:00 Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. Everyone WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ QUIMBY UNITED sible and elevator METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West "Where I-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. am.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Ken Vaught. Sunday School 9:30; Churcn Service 10.30 a.m. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml ,9058. (269-945-9574) fumetr voyager.net. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 a.m. - Sunday School. 930 ajn. LIVE' Under the Dome (Contemporary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30a.m. Refreshments. 11 DO a.m. Traditional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both warship services. Junior church is far ages five through second grade. Wednesday nights - 6D0 p.m. LIST' Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. Thursday nights - 7 XX) p.m prayer meeting in the Lounge. Starting June I - Summer Worship Schedule 8:30 a m. UVE' Under the Dome. Junior Church; 9.30 a.m. Refreshments; IODO a.m. Traditional Service. BARRY COUNTY am.-11 am.; P.O. Boa 63. Hastings. School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. p.m. Wednesday: Bible Class 7D0 Junior Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. p.m.. Claam for all age*. ST. CYUL-S CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday ’lights - Praise Services Nashville. Res. Al Russell. Pastor. A 7:30 p.m. For more information call mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Brandway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor Sunday Services - 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:10 a_m. Church School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. The 10:30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out the week Nursery is provided during both services. SPECIAL EVENTS - Saturday. June 28 - Jim the church office Hastings Mass Sunday at 9.30 am. Jensen Golf Outing. Ml 4v058. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI COUNTRY CHAPEL 49058. (269) 945-2938 Minister: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH David Roper. Serving the Needs of 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Our Neighbors' (Philippians 2:4) Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Dianne HOW Dotten Momson MAY WE HELP YOU? Service Times: Please join us Sunday: Bible Class Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday IODO am.; Worship 11 DO am.. 6 00 / p love. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Braneam. church. Youth group. Rapids. Mrs. Tossava was bom on March 2, 1946 in Bruce. Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Mabie (Quigley) Wilson. She moved to the Hastings area in 1953 from Alabama and attended Hastings schools, grad­ uating in 1964 from Hastings High School. She was married to Albert E. “Butch" Tossava on April 18, 1964. She was employed as an office manager in Hastings for 25 years. Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother with a wonderful laugh and twin­ kle in her eye. She was a number of Grace Lutheran Church, Sarah Circle of the church, enjoyed reading, swimming, teaching children to swim, golfing and especially spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Tossava is survived by her husband, Albert E. “Butch”; son, Brian (Kendra) Tossava of Hastings; daughter, Pam (Brian) England of Middleville; three grandchildren. Courtney and Brad England, Shane Tossava; mother, Mabie Quigley of Hastings; rasters, Connie (Rod) McMillian of Woodland. Ginger (Jack) Laubaugh of Hastings. Kathy (Rodger) Karrar of Hastings; Joanne (Mark) Keeler of Hastings, Patricia (Sam) McQuern of Hastings; brother. Arthur “Jr." (Rita) Wilson of Hastings; mother-in-law, Doris Tossava of Hastings; brothers-in-law. Bob (Jan) Tossava of Hastings, David (Sye) Tossava of Hastings, Don Tossava of Hastings, and Pete (Connie) Tossava of Hastings; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and a host of special friends. Preceding her in death were her father. Arthur Wilson; step-father, Corlus “Quig" Quigley; and brother-in-law, Larry Tossava. Services will be held at 11 tm. Thursday, June 26, 2003 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton offici­ ating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) and 10 a.m. ALTO - Carolyn Sue Tossava, age 57, of Alto. Michigan died Friday, June 20, 2003 at Spectrum Health - Blodgett Campus in Grand This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.LC. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 1IR S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Ccok Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Lawrence Ray Little HAST1NGS/NASHVILLE - Lawrence Ray Little, age 46, of Hastings/Nashville. died Friday, June 20,2003 at his home. Mr. Little was born on October 14.1956 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of William and Ruth (Johnson) Little. He was raised in the Lansing and Vermontville areas and attended schools there. Graduated from Charlotte High School continuing education program in 1987. Also later received special training at State Technical Institute in Prairieville for welding and gunsmithing. He was married to Sonja Garity on October 19. 1974. He served in the U.S. Army from June 26, 1974 until medically discharged on June 21, 1976. Mr. Little had various employment during his working life. He enjoyed music, playing guitar, hunting, fishing, and classic cars. Mr. Little is survive*’ by sons, Richard Lynn Little of Nashville, Gregory (Sabrina) Little of Nashville, James Ray Little of Nashville, and Brian (Deborah) Little of Hastings; mother. Ruth Gariinger of Nashville; brothers. Richard (Jodi) Little of Vermontville and Jeffrey (Laurie) Little of Hastings; sister. Josie (Dan) Steinbarger of Leonidas; half brother, William (Sonja) Little of Mason; half sister. Sherry Little of Lansing; former wife. Sonja (Pat) LittleThompson of Bellevue and like-a-brother. Ronald McBrayer of Charlotte; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his father. William R. Little and a brother. Rodney K. Little. Full military graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. June 27, 2003 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Augusta. MI with Rev. Alan Mettler officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Anangements are being made by Maple Valley Chapel of Nashville. NASHVILLE - Patrick David Hagon, age 33, of Maple Grove Road, Nashville, died Wednesday, June 18. 2003 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Hagon was bom on July 11, 1969 in Howell, Michigan, the son of David and Ilona (Bloss) Hagon. He graduated Maple Valley High School in 1988. He was married to Kimberleigh MaComber on January 2. 2002. This has been the happiest time in his life. They were true soul mates and enjoyed each day they had together. He was employed as shop manager at Springfield Machine & Tool in Battle Creek. Previous employment included over the road truck driver and E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings. Pat was a loving husband, father, son and brother. In high school he participated in football, track, wrestling and a member of ERA. Pat is survived by his wife, Kimberleigh; son, Cody; Kimberieigh’s children, Britton and Heather, parents. Ilona and David Hagon of Nashville; sister, Deanna (Dan) Gifford of Westerville. Ohio; grandmother, Winona Bloss of Swartz Creek; mother-in-law. Carol Bennett of Grand Rapids; sister-in-law and brother-in-law. Lea and Anthony Ertiardt of Lowell; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Brian and Jenny Bennett of Burlington; nepbe Spencer, Mitchell. Dereck, Anthon; zd Bradley; niece, Haley; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding him in death were hfe paternal grandparents, Marion and Charles Hagon; maternal grandfather, ED. Bloss; cousins. Bobby and Buster Hagon. Services were held Sunday. June 22, 2003 at Dowling Country Chapel in the United Methodist Church. Pastor Dianne DotenMorrison officiated. Burial was at Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Patrick David Hagon Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. NASHVILLE - Bruce D. Brumm, age 85. of Nashville, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at Battle Creek Health System. Mr. Brumm was bom on May 31, 1918 in Hastings, the son of Roy G. and Nellie (Smith) Brumm. Mr. Brumm lived all his life on the family centennial farm in Castleton Twp. He attend­ ed the Feightner School, graduating in 1935 from Nashville High School and then attend­ ed Western Michigan College. He was married to Dor-otha C. Green on Oct 1. 1938. He was employed as a tool and die maker and was engaged in fanning. Mr. Brumm was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, golfing and play­ ing bridge. He has wintered in Dade City, Florida for the past 12 years. Mr. Brumm is survived by his sons, Douglas (Phyllis) Brumm of Hastings and Jerry (Sharon) Brumm of Nashville; five grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. Preceding him in death were parents; wife, Dorothy on March 12, 1990; and sister Velma Hartwell. Services were held Sat-urday, June 21. 2003 at Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Dr. Brent Bran-ham officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville’s Putnam Library Fund or Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Norman J. Quimby II HASTINGS - Norman J. Quimby H, age 27, of Hastings, died Thursday, June 19,2003 at Heartland Health Care Center in Ann Arbor. Mr. Quimby was bom on May 24,1976 at Vero Beach, Florida, the son of Norman and Virginia M. Williams Virginia (Herman) Quimby. He graduated from Miami High Schoo! in 19°4. He joined the United States Air Force MIDDLEVILLE - Virginia M. Williams, age 80, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2003 at Tbomapple September 4. 1996. He was married to Christina A. Gutheridge on April 7, 1997 in San Angelo. Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Williams was bom on August 7.1922 al Sand Lake. Michigan, the daughter of Fred and Iva (Hunter) Misner. She was raised in Sand Lake and attended Sand Lake schools, Texas. Norman was a Senior Airman serving as a Specialist in Electronical Intelligence. He was stationed at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico, but served in numerous assign­ ments around the world. Norman was a devoted husband and father. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children. He also enjoyed fishing, graduating in 1940. She was married to. James E. Williams on March 19, 1943 at Cedar Springs, Michigan. With her busband James, they moved to Middleville, upon his return from World War II service. She was first and foremost a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be remembered for her humor, generosity, wonderful cooking, inventiveness and much more. She adored her grandchil­ dren and great grandchildren. In recent years, Ginny bad time to pursue her favorite interests. She loved sports, both as a participant and spectator, music, decorat­ ing and reading. She also taught herself German, her father’s native language. She passed her interests along to her children We gathered to say good-bye to our won­ derful mother at Thomappie Manor on June 19, 2003. We are fortunate that she was our mother. She is survived by two sons. James E. Williams of Middleville and John M. (Mary Ann) Williams of Comstock Park; two daughters. Betty Jean Williams of Grand Haven and Joan (Roger) Urbanski of Wyoming; five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; two sisters. Rose Dailey of Rockford and Mary Roberts of Sand Lake; one sister-in-law, Ceta Williams of Middleville; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. James E. Williams. A memorial service was held Monday. June 23. 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Robert Gerke officiated. Interment Ml. at Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made Thomappie Manor or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by Home, Middleville the Beeler Funeral classical cars, videos, gas-powered remote control cars and motorcycles. Norman is survived by his wife. Christina; son. Jayson; and daughter. Ashlyn. Memorial services will bt held at 4:30 p.m. Monday. June 30, 2003 at Central United Methodist Church on 4th Avenue in Lake Odessa with Rev. Dr. Donald R. Ferris officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. A memorial reception at the church will immediately follow services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norman J. Quimby II Memorial Fund. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home. �The Hattngs Barner - Thursday, June 28. 2003 - Page 7 Old-Fashioned 4th set at Chariton Park The 21st annual Old Fashioned 4th of July and Veterans* Barbecue is planned al Historic Charlton Park for Friday, July 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year's celebration will begin with the flag raising ceremony at 11:30, led by Barry County Commissioner Ken Neil and American Legion Post #45 Commander and Hastings Mayor Pro Tern Robert L. May. The chicken barbecue, sponsored by Post #45, will run from noon to 4 p.m. in the Walnut Grove. Sheriff Steve DeBoer and Julie DeBoer will preside over old fashion family games on the village green, starting al 1 p.m. Annual favorites include sack races, the water relay, pie and watermelon eating and the straw bale McKeough/Kensington Cheny-Benner /Baldwin engagement announced engagement revealed Brides children Daniel and Kaitlyn and grooms children Ashley and Amber would like to announce the engagement of their par­ ents, Tami Cherry-Benner to David Baldwin. Their wedding will take place July 26, 2003. Chris and Ann Devroy of Hastings, Kevin and Kelly McKcough of Gun Lake and Ken and Caro) Kensington of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Trisha McKcough and Jon Kensington. Trisha is a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School, and attended Western Mic’tigan University with a degree in finance and is currently employed at Trails End Sales. Jon is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School and is attended Kellogg Community College with a degree in welding and is cur­ rently employed at Viatec. An August 30, 2003 wedding is being planned. Schaubel-Rose engagement announced Ray and Judy Schaubel of Hastings and Drn and Connie Rose of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Mindy Schaubel and Jason Rose. Mindy is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School and graduated from GVSU and KCC College with a bachelors degree in criminal justice and associates degree in nursing and is currently employed al Pennock Hospital. Jason attended Maple Valley Schools and is currently the owner of Rose Construction. An August 9, 2003 wedding is being planned. Dykstra-Goggins CALIFORNIA - Kevin Johncock, age 45. of Oakland, California, formerly of Gun Lake, passed awav May 27, 2003. Kevin was bom on April 30, 1958 in Hastings the son of Kenneth and Joyce (Winkleman»Johncock. He w»« a 1977 graduate of Hastings High School. Kevin was a carpenter for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, motor cycling and camping. He is survived by his sister, Kendra Johncock of Elkhorn, Wisconsin and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive visitors Friday, June 27, 2003 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gorcs Funeral Home. Delton where a memorial service will be conducted Saturday, June 28. 2003. 11 a.m. Rev. James Burd, officiating. Inurnment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice will be appreciated. Arrangements are by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Grace Lutheran sets outdoor folk service and picnic a blanket. Michael Anton is pastor. Grace Lutheran is located at 239 E. North St. (across from the Tendercare nurjing home), Hastings. Crazy races like this one from last year will be an important part of the Charlton Park Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration next week. We waM Itte to invite the fkuniliea of Nashville, Vermontville, Hevtinga, and mt committee to Joie ns for the Grand Openingar... DANIELS FUNERAL HOME “Our Family ServingYoun” Our family and funeral home staff will be available on Sunday, June 29, 2003 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. then again from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. to showcase our recently completed funeral home facility. The funeral home is located 1/2 mile West of Nashville at 9200 E. M79 Highway. For additional information you may contact us at — 517-852-9712 engagement told Rob and Sue Dykstra of Middleville and Nancy Goggins of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Amy Dykstra and Tom Goggins. Amy is a 2000 graduate of ThomappleKellogg High School and is currently attend­ ing Michigan State University. She is the manager at Creekside Floral in Middleville. Tom is a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School. He is employed with Greg Lydy Builders. An August 9. 2003 wedding is being planned. rTHORNAPPLE VALLEY BRIDGEBUILDERS CHURCH etatian Thornapple Valley Church and its Bridge Builders Outreach Advisory Team want to thank the following individuals and companies for their support of the TVC Day of Caring: Brails celebrated golden wedding anniversary OAKLAND, and their families. For more information, call Historic Chariton Park at (269)945-3775. Historic Chariton Park is located at 2545 South Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Grace Lutheran Church is inviting lhe public to an outdoor folk service and picnic Sunday, June 29, beginning at 10 ajn. There will be no 8 a.m. worship that day. A brat fry (brats, hot dogs, veggie burgers and drinks provided) will follow the outdoor service. Call the church office, 945-9414, to sign up for a dish to pass. Item canopies will Be provided on the front lawn for worship and lunch. Those who attend are asked to bring lawn chairs and/or Wilson-VandeCar engagement told The engagement of Candy L. Wilson and Edwin L. VandeCa? is announced by their parents Jessie and JoAnn Calhoon of Missouri, Roy and Melony Wilson of Texas and Gary and Susan VandeCar and Ronald and Jancy Lear of Hastings. Ed has been an employee of McKinney Toured Walls for about three years. Candy is a homemaker. An August 23 wedding is planned. toss. Everyone is encouraged to bring a home­ made pie to be judged by an “expert" panel. Those who don’t bring a pie may purchase one at the auction beginning at 3 p.m. The Lansing Ramblers will entertain with Dixieland music throughout the day. In the village, the blacksmith and carpenter will be hard at work. Hand-cranked ice cream and bottomless mugs of lemonade will be avail­ able at the Bristol Inn. Admission to the event is free to Barry County residents and veterans and their fam­ ilies. Those who don’t fall into one of these categories can just bake a pie for the auction (one free admission per pie!). Otherwise, admission is $5 per adult. Tickets for the chicken barbecue are $6, or $3 for veterans Don and Haroldine Brail celebrated their 50th anniversary in May while on a vaca­ tion in Alaska. They were married May 9. 1953 in Parma, Mich. Don and Haroldine have four children: Bob and Deb Brail. Brad and Pam Brail. Liz Brail, and Duane and Dawn Sccord. They also have seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends are invited to attend an open house celebration on July 6, 2003 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 1009 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings. Precision Auto Body Repair, Inc. Wright Stop Acker's Construction Stoepker Construction J&J Auto Edward Jones (Mark Christensen) Quality Aluminum Products Foothill Farms ■ Macleod Chiropractic Bennett's Accounting and Tax Service, Inc. Riverfront Auto Riverfront Storage Ladyeyes (private investigator) DJ's Embroidery Hastings Press Nature's Pride Taxidermy Tom Otto Turkey Farm Adrounie House Bed & Breakfast Screen Ideas Wagner Electrical Services Creekside Growers Felpausch Foods Old Tyme Bakery Plumb's Wal-mart �Page 8 — Thursday. June 26. 2003 — The Hastings Banner NEWS The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., three more hours than normal. A repre­ sentative of the Ionia County Genealogical Society will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The doors will be open during these hours for There will be items never seen before in the showcases and the rooms will be lined with graduation photos. The public is invited to come and view. The gift shop will be open. In the evening, the annual alumni banquet will be held at the St. Edward’s Family HASTINGS oSufilR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been made m the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Brian A. Komejan. a single man. and Christie L Trethewey. to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPO­ RATION). dated March 20. 1998. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry !n the State of Michigan on March 25. 1998, in Document No. 1009409. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, lor principal and interest, the sum of $106,133.88 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on July 3. 2003, at 1 00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there win be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaxl upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9 00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE, COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS PARCEL D: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF SECTION 15. TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 37' 36' WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 1957.14 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 47 3T WEST 409.13 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 37'36' WEST 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 47' 39’ EAST 409.13 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 37-36" EAST ALONG SAID LINE 220.00 FEET TO BEGINNING THE EASTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF BEING RESERVED FOR COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY. The redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorney* tor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: May 19. 2003 (6/26) 08W2718 Six Board members present. Phillips absent. Deputy Nieuwenhuis; Library Administrator SchoreWmayer; Dave Storms from YMCA; Fred Jacobs from J-Ad Graphics. 7D5 Adjourned meeting; Opened hearing on the estaMshment of an Industrial Development District al 1351 N. M-43 Highway (P.P #08-06-006-013- °°Received comment. 725: Closed hearing; re-opened regular Board Aaxoved establishment of District at 1351 N. M- RecehS application for an Industrial Development Tax Abatement from J-Ad Graphics. Set 7D5 p.m. July 8. 2003 for IFTA Hearing. Approved minutes Received written Treasurer's report. Approved YMCA contract lor 2003. Approved Action Signs proposal lor painting cemetery flagpole. Approved change In BIRCH operating agreement Extended contract lor deputy services until 1231-03. Amended pension adoption agreement. Amended hbrwy budget $116. Paid outstanding bMs. Adjourned at 855 p.m. Bonne L Cruttenden. Clerk visitors to see the annual school exhibits. THS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWQ TO ra-UECT A DEBT. ANY iHFQfiMATIQN QBTAfgD WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE GQfflACT OMR QffiGE 4T THF NHMBFR MFI OW F YOU ARF IN Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Juanita Jasinski, a single woman, io Option One Mortgage Corporation, a Cakfomia Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 4. 2000 and recorded January 13, 2000 in Uber 1040. Page 159. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Sixteen and 88/100 Dollars ($64,216.88) including interest at the rate of 8.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged ptamtoey. or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on July 10,2003. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 Of R. L Hendershotts Addition, excepting the South 3 feet First Addition to the City of Hastings, formerly Wage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 5,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 PUB : 6/5-7/3 Node* Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THS FIRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chartyn S. Varmocker, a minted person (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo xtortgage. Inc. f/k/a Norwesl Mortgage. Inc. a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 24, 1999. and recorded on March 30, 1999 in Document No. 1027271 in Berry County Records. Michigan. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 29/100 (tot­ ters ($107,489.29), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and provktod, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, st 1 DO PM. on July 17. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND Barry County. Michigan, and are deecnbed as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 Line of Section 16. Town 3 North. Range 9 West Distant West 646.85 Feet from the East 1/4 Post ol said Section 16; thence West 406.00 feet along said 1/4 fine; thence North 01 Degrees 44 minutes 31 Seconds West 350 Feet Parallel with the West line o' the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said sec­ tion 16; thence East 408 00 Feet, thence South 01 Degrees 44 Minutes 31 Seconds East, 350 Feet tc the pomt of beginning Subject to an easement fo< pubic highway purposes over the Southerly 33 Feet thereof for Chief Noonday road. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: June 12. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Ate # 200320230 Teem D (6/12)-(7/3) 0MWX» Center. Many alumni are expected to visit the depot. The Lake Odessa Fair opens Tuesday. July 1. Complete programs are printed In Lake wood News and the Reminder. Robert and Doris Huyck. parade grand marshals, are to honored at a reception open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at 912 Fourth Ave. in advance of the parade at 6 p.m. Having an early evening parade is an Innovation that should allow many people to view It and/or participate. Entries are wel­ come by contacting Janet and Ross Thomas. On Sunday evening, June 29. there is to be an ice cream social on the deck of the Lake Odessa Depot Museum. Homemade ice cream with loppings will be served. Come NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Boyd J. Tobias, an unmarried men. to Advantage Housing, dated June 11, 1998. and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on June 16. 1998. m Document No. 1013602. and which Mortgage was assigned to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp (FKA Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) by Mortgage Assignment dated June 11. 1998. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry m the State of Michigan on June 16,1998, in Document No. 1013603. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $84.461.21 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained m said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on July 10. 2003, at 1 00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder; at public sate, for t» .* purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaxl upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 8.75 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: PARCEL 2 BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST: THENCE NORTH 17 FEET ALONG THE EAST 1/B LINE. THENCE EAST 318 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 32. THENCE SOUTH 137 FEET; THENCE WEST 318 FEET TO THE EAST 1/8 LINE; THENCE NORTH 120 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS IN A PRI­ VATE EASEMENT 66 FEET IN WIDTH ACROSS THE NORTH SIDE OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL. THE SOUTH LINE OF WHICH IS COIN­ CIDENT WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PAR­ CEL. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shaP be thirty (30) days from the date of sate or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sate. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated May 27. 2003 (7-3) 0BM77U and enjoy the atmosphere, with the fair­ grounds before you. Likely there will be activities, with rides being set up. The alumni exhibits from the previous day will be on dis­ play. so there is viewing to be done indoors and outdoors. Proceeds from this event will be added to the funds for building a replica freight house. Hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. The Ionia Sentinel-Standard of June 13 had a front page article stating that the top taxable valuation now in the Ionia County Intermediate School District Is Lakewood, which now surpasses Ionia. The difference is about $1.5 million. During the past year the Ionia district grew by 2.44 percent while Lakewood grew by 5.36%. Meanwhile, the tiny North LeValley school district grew in valuation by 11.57 percent. A real estate listing has Wills IGA filing as a new business at 8270 W. Grand Ledge Highway at Sunfield, filed by Jeffrey Wills, Amy Wills and Chris Wegener. This is the building built for Carl’s Supermarket several years ago. The new Wills business will have another Walker Pharmacy in a portion of the store, which opt ' ed two or three weeks ago. The free-standing sign along M-50 at Jordan Lake Avenue announced that the O’Mara market would open on Friday, June 15. Dennis O’Mara and other members of the family here will be tending the store, which features meats and produce. Workers removed all the sidewalk sections last week on Fourth Avenue of the Union Bank frontage except for a narrow strip to the bank entrance. A few months ago the locust trees planted in spots had been topped off. The concrete removal gave access to the tree roots so they too could be removed. A full crew began work as soon as stores closed Thursday to begin the next phase. A curb was poured for the north half of the block. Fortunately, there were no funerals on the weekend at the chapel. The sidewalks in front and around the cor­ ner of Koops Funeral Chapel were removed for the project The time and temperature tower were removed for the duration. Many former residents returned for the Saturday noon memorial service for David Smith Jr. Included were nephew William Smith and family from New York City, sister­ in-law Benita Smith, siblings Dr. George Smith o." Central Lake and Marilyn McKinley of Kalamazoo, niece the former Terin Smith of California, Mary L. (Reed) Davison of Of Mortg^yt Fflfwctoawro Rate THS ARM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBXMN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELtSw F YOU ARE IN the conditions of a mortgage mads by Jason Hoffman , a single person (original mortgagors) to Wens Fargo Homa Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2000, and recorded on September 26.2000 in Document# 1049901, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bs due at the date hereof the sum ot FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED TWO AND 67/100 dollars ($44,802.67). including interest at 7.875% per annum. vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at puttie venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Michigan at 1 DO PM, on July 31, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate Act 198, Public Acts of Michigan of 1974, aa amended HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Hastings Charter Township will hold a public hear­ ing on: Tuesday. July 8. 2003, at 705 p.m. al the Township Hall 885 River Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 for the purpose of hearing all interested persons concerning the foltowing application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate under the provision of Act 196 of the amended Industrial Development District Act: J-Ao Graphics, located at 1351 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Michigan 49058, Hastings man on motorcycle hurt in crash ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has bean made in Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Grand Rapids, and Louise (Hoffs) Peppel and husband Al of East Lansing. Many family members of the above came along as did members of the Byington family (Nonene Smith's relatives) and Insurance friends. Mrs. Peppel was the soloist at the close of the serv­ ice. which was led by Rev. Dr. Donald Ferris with a filled church. A luncheon was served by ladies from Central United Methodist Church. Graduation open houses are still being held. For the one on Pineview Drive for Mitchell Paasch. his mother's relatives of the Flanders family attended, along with his father s Paasch kin. Another open house, for Bob Logan on Jordan Lake Road, had can parked in the driveway, across the road in the Possehn driveway and In a field behind the bam. Adrian College has announced its honors students for spring semester, including Cynthia Kiuisenga. daughter of Robert and Virginia Kruisenga, both Lakewood teachers. The dean’s list at Adrian requires al least 12 credit hours in the class load and a 35 grade point average. She Is a junior, studying mar­ keting in the school of business. The Dining Out section in the June 19 Grand Rapids Press had a story on a reporter and guest al Lhe Fall Creek Restaurant in Hastings. The description would make one want to go there just to get the Kentucky fried peaches. The Sentinel at Ionia had a lead story in the Weekender on Green View Point and , a group of people who want to get It restored. Back in 1927, when Fred Green of Ionia was governor of Michigan, this beauty spot on the Grand River east of Lyons was dedicated, with many dignitaries present Even into the early 1950s it was a beautiful spot, with a high view of the river below, the flat fields in the bend of the river, a picnic table, stone steps down to the river and a ded­ ication tablet. At Riverside Drive (now Kimball Road) was the Michigan highway connecting points east with Ionia, Saranac, Lowell and beyond. Soon thereafter M-21 was designed along the north side of the river to connect Muir. Pewamo and Fowler with Ionia and small towns to the west. Vandalism has robbed the spot of some of its amenities. In the 1970s the trees on the slope had grown to such height that the river was no longer vis­ ible. This spot has been under the jurisdiction of the Ionia County Road Commission. Lots 16 and 17, Acker's PteL according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 7, Bany County Records The redemption period she# bo 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Michigan Slate Police at the Hastings Post are investigating a motorcycle-passenger car personal injury accident that occurred al about 10:10 a-tn. Wednesday on M-37 Highway north of Star School road in Rutland Township. Initial investigation revealed that David Sarachkk, 43, of Richland, was southbound on M-37 in his passenger car when he crossed the center line of the roadway and struck Robert Baines. 68, of Hastings, who was rid­ ing a motorcycle. Sanchick was not injured in accident. Baines was treated at the scene by the Mercy Ambulance crew of Hastings and then was transported to Pennock Hospital for evalua­ tion. He was subsequently listed in "serious" condition end flown by AeroMed to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids for further care. Troopers were assisted on the scene by the Mercy Ambulance paramedics and the Hastings Fire Department. A Michigan Department of Transportation road crew also assisted with traffic control. Alcohol docs not appear to be a factor in the crash and Baines was wearing a helmet. The crash remains under investigation. Dated: June 26. 2003 requests an exemption certi* cate for new equipment. the facility ts located in a previously established Industrial Development District. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Specific notice is directed to the Hastings Charter Township Assessor and to the legislative bod­ ies of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in Hastings Charter Township and who shall have an opportunity to be heard with respect to said application in accordance with said ■mule. Dated: June 17. 2003 James E. Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township. 09522822 Team D (248)593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counsetors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200321525 Team D OMZTIW (6/26H7/17) Nashville man 4 incrash The Michigan State Police Hastings Post is investigating a fatal traffic crash at about 8:30 ajn. June 18 at the intersection of Dowling Road and North Avenue, Baltimore Prescription Convenience. .. Location Drive-thru Internet Close to your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days year-old Nashville man, who was southbound on North Avenue when his pickup truck struck a vehicle driven by an 18-year-old Delton woman who was westbound on Dowling Road. The westbound vehicle had failed to yield to the southbound pickup truck. The pickup left the roadway after the collision and rolled over, partially ejecting the unre­ strained driver and came to rest partially on top of him. Hagon was pronounced dead at the scene by Aeromed. The 18-year-old Delton woman was trans­ ported by MercyAmbulance to Pennock Hospital by Mercy Ambulance where she Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES 269-948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings Township. Killed was Patrick David Hagon. a 33- V,.__ r-''""’*' remains under observation. Troopers were assisted on the scene by the Nashville Police Department, Mercy Ambulance paramedics. Hastings Fire Department. Johnstown Fire Department and Aeromed. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash, police said. �Page 10 — Thursday, June 26. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Coaches’ choices for county's best bail players The 2003 all-Bany County baseball first team members (front from left) Brian Stowell (lakewood, INF), Tony Galaviz (Lakewood, INF), Tyler Blacken (Delton, INF), Tyler BegHn (Lakewood. INF). Nick Burpee (Maple Valley, INF), BUI Allen (Lakewood, P), Brandon Carpenter (Lakewood, P), Britt Leonard (Maple Valley, P), (back) Matt Stowell (Lakewood, C), Nate Thornton (TK C), Clint Tobias (Lakewood, OF). Chris GMMan (Delton, OF,. Zac Cubed (Delton, OF), Eric Smith (Maple Valley. OF). Justin Yager (Lakewood, Utiaty), and Steve Bourdo (Delton, Utility). Missing from photo is Hastings' Brian DeVries (Utility). Somh Central Michigan Youth Baseban League Standings Willie Mays 10-under Division Hastings Transitional Living Services 6-4 Hastings Law Office of Michael J. McPhillips 4-5 Middleville Eyes * RN.T. Specialists 2-8 Middleville Design Wear Hittings Pennock Health and Wellness Center 1-3 1-10 The 2003 efi-Beny County bneobel aacond team members (front from left) Scot Larsen (Hastings, INF/P), Josh Eldridge (TK, INF). Corey Thelen (Lakewood, P), Jonath an Denton (Maple VUey. C), (beck) Kyle Heike (TK. OF). Jimmy I imam (Maple Valley, OF), and Derek Ripley (Maple Vafcy, UMfty). Pte Wee Reese 12-under Division Middleville Thomappie Financial Center Hastings Pennock Pharmacy Wayland Byron Plumbing Hastings Elks Lake Odessa Carpet Care Hastings Demaagd Tile and Marble Mulberry Garden Banquet Facility 11-1 11-2 6-5 7-7 6-10 4-8 0-13 Sandy Kotrfax 14-under Division Middleville Dan Valley ExcV Bruce's Frame A Align. Lakewood Baseball Club Lakewood Blue Sox Hastings Car Club Great Lakes Utility & Concrete Construction Hastings Insurance Center / Wilder's Auto Maple Valley Good Tune Pizza Summer spotlights sports best side effect: Amnesia 12-1 12-2 9-5 4-6 5-8 0-10 0-10 Week «9 Highlights Willie Mays Division DcsignWear defeated Pennock Health A Wellness 20-1 Pee wee Reese Division Summer didn't officially start until June 21. We made it there last weekend and summer hit us hard. Many people can't wait for the beat to get here, and I'm not one of 'em. It's just fine with me if the heat wave doesn't hit before... If the heat wave doesn't hit al all. Obviously, in Michigan, that's not going to happen. We have Indian Summer after regular sum­ mer. If anyone knows somebody this ares who's moved to Alaska, and has even the slightest thing to do with sports let me know. I'll see if I can take a trip to get them some coverage. I don't know much about fishing, if I did I try to get more/some or it in these pages, but if some­ body wotks on a fishing boat up there that'll do. When it’s really hot in June, lots of lakes, especially the big ones, are still shaking off the winter. This makes a day at the beach kind of a juggling act between a kick in the groin and a punch in the face. If you had a choice you might choose neither, but one does take your mind off the other. Thankfully, there are plenty of other things to take our minds off the beat, and take the heat off of our bodies. Whether it's something cold to drink, a spa in the shade, a splash in a neighbors pool, or fa those indoa types, a comfy seat with an air conditioner pumping in the background, there are lots of ways to keep cool. It's harder to get the feel of the heat out of your head though. Even if you take a time out to cool off with an hour and a half of explosions, speed, and sorry scripts al the local cinneplex, the heat is always in the back of your mind. It’s outside waiting. It hits you like a windshield hits a bug as you step out the door. But wherever you go you see runners and bikers, tennis players and basketball players out on the county coms, and kids chasing baseballs across sandlots. That's the beauty of sports. Fa that moment there’s nothing else. You can forget everything. The heal is gone. The sun is just a spa in the sky. unless you're fighting it to find a fly ball in right field at an early evening softball game. When the bell is in play, everything else is gone. You don't hear the fans yelling in the Lake Odessa Carpet Care defeated Demaagd Tile and Marble 14 - 4. Demaagd Tile and Marble had 4 total hits, James H. Chase D. Nick W. and Devon A. all had sin­ gles. Carpet Care had solid pitching perform­ ances from Levi Sense and Lewis Frizzell. Levi Kuras had 3 singles. Thomas Ackerson, Korey Smith, and Levi Seese all had 2 hits a piece. Logan Lake, Ryne Musbach and Travis Musbach had 1 hit a piece. Pennock Pharmacy defeated Byron Plumbing 23-0. "Dem Brisboe and Brandon Courtney shared pitching duties fa the shutout victory. Chuck Davis, Greg Heath, Carson King. Matt Lewis and Brad Hayden all scored three times each for Pennock Pharmacy. Sandy Koufax Division Dan' Valley/ Bruce's Frame A Align, defeated Lakewood Baseball Club 19-2. Middleville's Doug Miller threw five strong innings and received excellent defense. At the plale Miller was 2-4 with 6 RBI's and a Grand Slam. Levi Funk hit a two run homer, while Matt Penfield had three hits and 4 RBI's. Fa Lakewood, Kuras had a sacrifice fly scoring Tibble. Roos had a double also for Lakewood. stands. You don't bear the coaches yelling on the sidelines. Of course, most of us don't have coaches, or fans, yelling at us. It’s just us. our teammales, tile competition, and the ball. Imagine being on a golf course. You've got your 3-wood out. You've just finished your back swing. What's on your mind that second before the head of the club hits the ball? If you're Tiger Woods it may be how to spend your next $1,000,000 check from Nike. If you've just splashed a couple of balls in the drink, you may be furiously dunking of good things to wrap you club around a just how to get rid of that slice. If everything is going well, and you're just out to have fun. you don't have a care in the world. You just go through the motions, watch your ball sail, pick up your bag. take a walk. and do it again. Best of all you don’t feel the beat. It's amazing really. It works just as well with tennis, tunning, biking, basketball, and baseball, fa everyone but the catcher. Poa guy. That's not a great summer job. being a catcher, but it's better than most. Most of my summer jobs dro1 e me to ask the question. "Is summer over yet?" 1 think I'm getting close this time too. Fear not. because football schedules came out this week on the MHS AA website. Lakewood at Hastings. Middleville at Comstock. Maple Valley at Pewamo-Westphalia. Thursday, Augur: 28. 64 more days. Sorry Delton. Panther fans have to wail 65 more days. DK hosts Otsego on Friday night, the 29th. The 12 and under girls’AYSO travel team, the Storm, Is oft to an excefient summer season. The Storm team members are (front from left) Sarah Krajnic, Sarah Rotting, Cara Phelpe, Taylor Hennessey, Hannah Hcmrich, Lauren KnoHenberg, (back) Assistant coach Wes KnoOenberg, Taylor Peavey, Tarin Norris, Lacey Seemene, Tasha Schmid, Anna Hum Ashley Lennon, Stophanie Span, Coach Mim Rattine.* (Missing from photo Is Anna Gokfasrorihy.) YMCA Women’s Softball League Results as of 6-18-03 Cathy's Cut and Curl................................ 4-0 Daniels Funeral Home ............................4-0 Michigan Thunder..................................... 0-4 Hastings Piston Ring................................ 0-4 DK and Gii Lake girts fan a‘Stain’ btowing through summer soccer season The U12 girls’ travel team, "Slam" has had a very busy tournament season with a 3­ 0 record during tournament play. The travel team is comprised of girls who are under 12 years of age and play recreation­ al soccer in the AYSO 212 region. All girts on the team attend either Delton Kellogg or Gull Lake schools. Every tournament is a team effort, as a tournament can require the girts to play as many as 5 games over a two day period. All team members take an active role on the field, eliminating the need fa one a two players to shoulder the burden of scoring goals or preventing goals by the opposing team. The girts have won every game with in the tournaments, with the exception of one tie. During the Spring and Summer season, the girts have won the Allegan AYSO tourna­ ment, the Kalamazoo AYSO tournament, and roost recently, the District 8 toumamea held in Coldwater, Michigan. The girls will journey to Holland Michigan in mid July fa their final tournament of the season. Duffers get chance to dine and dance following benefit A new wrinkle has been added fa the third annual Tony Dunkelberger Memorial Golf Benefit. Na only will men get to tee off from the ladies' tees should they choose to don a dress or skirt fa the 18 holes of golf Saturday, July 12. at Mulberry Fore, they’ll also get to take a twirl at the diner and dancing party after­ wards at the Nashville VFW. Beginning st about 8 pro. duffers who strutted their stuff on the links can head ova to the VFW hall fa a free diner and dancing, with music supplied by DJ Kyle Christopher. Others are welcome to attend fa a $5 fee. Last year 19 foursomes took part in the scramble, and the event organizers are hoping the event continues to grow. They're hoping to get at least 25 teams singed up fa thia summer’s benefit. A host of prizes will be given out, includ­ ing s Simplicity Tracta from Kenyon’s Sales and Service in Vermontville. The cost is $45 pa foursome. “About 80-percent of the men wore dress­ es last year." said Leroy Starks, one of the event organizers. The event is a college fundraiser fa Dunkleberger's three children. Dunkelberger passed four years ago, after a two year teach­ ing career al Alpena where be made a big impression on the community. They named the school's soccer field in his bona. Dunkelberger was known in these parts as the singing meat cutler, fa the musical skills he displayed as a meat cutter at Cart's Supa . Market in Nashville fa 15 years. The scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 2:30 pro. To sign-up call Starits al (517) 852-9698, . a Brian Chaffee at (517) 852-0795. Starts said it would be appreciated if participants could call to register as soon as possible, preferably at least a week before the event �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 26. 2003 - Page 9 “Wednesday, August 10 - Stockade washed down on the 9th. Mom cloudy, heavy rain in the afternoon. We drawed a half pint of beans and a little peace of bread today about noon and about 4 oz. of beef in the eve... it was bad sleeping last night on the wet ground without any covering. Dam the confederacy stinking beef. Thursday. August 11 - Cloudy this mom... showery in the afternoon, it rained last night until 11 o’clock and then wc had to lay down on the wet ground... bed sleeping. We drawed half ration of bread this mom for yesterday... rations this eve half bread, half sour boiled Leans and beef.... we could not eat the beans. “Friday, August 12 - Cloudy.... but no rain. Slept good last night., boiled beans... and com meal dumplings boiled in a 2 qt. kettle for dinner there was too many dumpling in and they all boiled together but we ate them. Rations half bread, half rice and boiled beef. “Saturday, August 13 - Hot today, cloudy at times. Bread and beef for breakfast Bread and water for dinner beans, sands and pods for supper. Rations tonight was half breads and half beans, boiled in their dirt, and a small peace of beef. “Sunday, August 14 - Hot today, breeze stirring sometimes. Living the same today as yesterday. Rations tonight the same as we do not get any more than half we can eat. Men are dicing off fast here at this time. 1 hope the day of liberty is near. “Monday. August 15 - Hot in the mom cloudy in the afternoon, our rations tonight was half bread and half boiled beans full of sand and pods and dirt. I traded them for raw beans. Our beef was good but small. Tuesday. August 16 - Very hot today. Rations tonight, bread, beans and beef. Three of us had a 3 qt. kettle full of beans and soup and small peace of beef for dinner, and 1 qt. of mush and then quit hungry. “Wednesday, Augiqt 17 - Very hot today, rations the same as we have been getting... We ate our beans for breakfast, I had about 3 oz. of beans for breakfast, I had about 3 oz. of bacon and bread for dinner tonight. George Lowe of Co. died today at noon. "Thursday. August 18 - Ver/ hot again today. 1 had com bread and water for dinner today. I have to trade around on the street and make a little to eat, or I should starve. Rations tonight the same. “Friday, August 19 - a very hot day. A shower in the Eve. I traded today and got a small peace of fresh beef and boiled it for din­ By Joyce Wetabrecht This column begins with Tuesday, July 12, He writes a lot about food and the . - • Weather and gives the reader an idea of what '-firbon camp was like. ( * . Morris Pilgrim writes: "Tuesday. July 12 - The weather still keeps warm. Sometimes we have a shower in the ., . afternoon and cool the earth. There is a great tonight. "... I “Wednesday, July 13 - Vety hot this mom. ; ..Sool in the afternoon. I had com meal ; .^dumplings for supper tonight with cold waler. We can change the more of cooking oar food. • batltuallcom. L' Thursday. July 14 - Very hot this mom cici and shower in the afternoon. I had slap.Mtta tar breakfast mush for dinner and Hoe } ‘cJke for supper and coffee. A prisoner life begins to grow dim. . .“Friday, July 13 - This has been a pleasant day. There is a nice breeze stirring most all I had slapjacks 3 times today. We have little meal every meal and gravy thickened Wirt meal. , “Saturday, July 16 - Another pleasant day. I <agM down to the swamp early this mom. I 4my*'two or three dead men laying in the . ts it is nothing uncommon to see men rm the streets in the mom's. Unday, July 17 - A clear day and a nice te stirring. Makes a pleasant day. jacks and meal gravy for breakfast, slapand fried greese for dinner. Bean soon Sd com meal dumplings for supper the best 1 have had since I have been a prisoner. . July 18 - A cool day, cloudy and Slapjacks and molasses for break­ bread fried in greese and waler for ‘ . mush and the molasses cup drenched . .. with water for supper. Poor living. . / -^.-Tuesday. July 19 - Slapjacks and meal . ./.ijjivy for breakfast fried mush for dinner. ' Stopper. Dino. We drawed com bread tonight , fonomorrow. We have half??? • - “Wednesday. July 20 - A very hot day. Slapjacks and gravy for breakfast. Fried bread 4or dinner, hardly anything for supper. We drawed mush tonight for tomorrow. It rained last night made it unpleasant sleeping. ; '■ “Thursday, July 21 - Cloudy p-irt of the day a nice breeze stirring that makes it pleas.'■L We drawed bread tonigl: for tomorrow. 'Afe traded some of it off for meal and salt. The raw rations goes further. “ “Friday. July 22 - A pleasant day. a nice breeze morning, we drawed mush tonight We about 3 quart of meal give to us the Eve. .or we should go hungry tomorrow. • * “Saturday. July 23 - A pleasant day and cool. Alexander Almon. A new recruit of Co. A.dicd today at 2 1/2 o'clock PM the first one .Jhal has died in prison from our Reg. We • 4rswed bread, meat and salt tonight. ■ • ^Sunday. July 24 - Cool in the mom. warm igjbc afternoon, last night it was so cold men Could not keep warm laying down they had to * walk around to keep warm. We had a rice and . beef soup for supper, it lasted good. • . ’Monday. July 25 • A pleasant day. It was *•« • very cold again last night. We drawed raw * rice tonight, I quart for four men, slapjacks '' for breakfast. Slapjacks and rice for dinner St." slapjacks and greese for supper. “Tuesday. July 26 - A pleasant, we drawed cooked rice tonight - 1 pint to the man. We go very hungry sometimes. Slapjacks and greese for dinner, boiled rice for supper. 'Wednesday, July 27 - A cloudy day. there was about 200 prisoners come in today. Some of them 100 dor. men. Rice and meat slap­ jacks for breakfast boiled rice for dinner, boiled rice and bread for supper. Drawed bread tonight. “Thusfcday, J«)y 28 - A pleasant mom. showers in the afternoon. Bread and meat for breakfast, dinner and supper. Today there was about 110 prisoners come in today from Shewn? Army. They are in good shirts. “Friday, July 29 - Hot this mom - showers in the afternoon.We drawed mush tonight. We had to trade some meat tonight for bread or we would have nothing to eat. Our mush only give us one meal. Jacob Helsel left our mepo/mifo?? tonight. “Saturday, July 30 - The day has been changeable, very hot sometimes, showers in the afternoon. Mush and bread for breakfast, bread for dinner and supper. We drawed bread tonight That affords us enough to eat twice per day. “Sunday, July 31 - Day changeable. We drawed bread again today, we traded some of our bread for meal that gives us enough to eat if we have wood to cook it We have a little wood. Bread for breakfast Slapjacks for din­ ner, bread for supper. “Monday. August 1.1864 - Hot in the mom - showery in the afternoon. It is rumored today that there will be an exchange immedi­ ately. 1 hope it U to. for I am heartily sick of this. We drawed bread again tonight "Tuesday, August 2 - Very hot this mom a heavy shower in the afternoon. There was about 260 prisoners come in again this after­ noon from Stoneman's Calvary, had a good Hoe cake for dinner made of rice and meal. Bread tonight. “Wednesday. August 3 - Very hot this mom - they are taking a great many sick men out today. I baked another hoe cake today for din­ ner mixed with rice and meal. We drawed bread again tonight. Thursday, August 4 - A pleasant day, not very hot, a breeze stirring. Nothing much going on. Plenty of rumors afloat. We scoop some of ovr rations off every night for meal or rice. “Friday, August 5 - Cool in the mom - hot in the middle of the day. I had a good sleep in my shanty this afternoon.... we drawed bread again tonight, Almond. And Andrew got some wood this afternoon. "Saturday, August 6 - Pleasant day... noth­ ing going on. Rumors are plenty about soon being paroled. But I am afraid they are false. Bread again tonight. “Sunday, August 7 - Pleasant mom. Cool in the afternoon. W'e had a ration of beef for supper tonight. Bradbury and one eat while Rogers was away, this has been a dull sabbeth... we drawed bread tonight. “Monday. August 8 - Cloudy in the mom... rain in the afternoon. My beef made me sick last night... I have not felt very well today. We drawed bread again tonight. Meat rations Small, traded for one ration of beef. "Tuesday. August 9 - warm in the mom... a very heavy rain in the afternoon, heavy thun­ dering and sharp tightening. I had to stand over our kettle of rice, meat and dumpling out in the rain... no rations tonight. ner in my spider? and then stirred my meal and made a mush and small peace of bread, made good dinner. Rations are same. “Saturday, August 20 - Hot in the mom showery in the afternoon. Rations very short, not enough ti fill our hungry bellies once. I can see our stoutest men begin to fail for the want of foods. I did well in irr'iing today. “Sunday, August 21 - Rainey day, our rations as pretty good tonight. 1 qt of pretty good boiled beans and a good 1/2 lb. of bread and a 1/2 lb. of beef and pork mixed - we shall not go very hungry tomorrow - the boys feel good tonight. “Monday, August 22 - Hot day. Nothing of importance going on. It is still rumored that the exchange of prisoners is going on. I think we shall soon be out of this miserable hole. Rations pretty slim tonight had beans and beef. Tuesday, August 23 - very HOT again today. I have been trading again today. I boiled some rice and sold it for .30 cts and • Garage Sale • Friday, June 27* Saturday, June 28* starting at 9 a.m. Trampoline. Exercise Bike. Toys. Dishes, Clothes. Pool Solar Cover & Reel. Boat Prop. Bunk Beds. Two Western Saddles. Lots of Misc. Items. 3305 W. QUIMBY RD., HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (Take M-43 to West Quimby, just past T.V.C.C. and Podunk Lake) NEW LISTING REDUCED $3.000\ TMW-030 - Haaflnga Schocto • 115 ft. channel frontage w» deeded beach and docking rights only a stones throw away on 425 acre Thomappie Late. 5 year old 3 bed­ room, 2 bath. 1296 eq. fl manufac­ tured home (Muxs 41. concrete btock skirting and poured pod. uameorw cesngs. sxyagnts. centra ar and al appficncas. Double dacks. tto yard bams, 24x32 garage wdh concrete and power. Shaded double IUD-170 • VBqe of Woodtend, Lakewood Schoofs • Wat main­ tained 4 bedroom. 2 bato, 2 story home wJh over 2.000 sq. fl of iving space, for that growng famiy. Has many extras, induing mudroom. MFL formal dnng room srth gas fire­ place. updated ttchen. officerttxary, al major appfiances. Double lot wtto shade trees and gazebo with pteo. Ant.............................. 4100JOO capSureatotepreatreteal TKK-320 - Hastings Twp. and Schools - 2003 new bdl1350 sq. fl ranch on 1.5 acres, three bedrooms. 2 bafts, master sdte.MFLU base­ ment. two stat attached garage. Just minutes from Hastings. What a great home to mate a trash start Nsw Pries..................... 2141J00 OKzazz lot Impeccable property. SELLERS/ BUYERS IF YOU RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANGE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION Ttediltertetea tofts first mm LOW DOWN PAYMENT • • Nasttags-nlap. 6 ■ Schools • 3 bottom. 2 baft, 1344 sq. fl 1996 manufactured home. Al major appfianoas ndudkig softener and central ak. 24x32 attached garage, deck and double lol in toe ptoaa in qdat pored back sbaet teas toan i m*o aouft of dty imto. then bought me two rations of boiled beans it gave me a hearty meal. Rations tonight the same.” TMBnBMaADfiTGOiircTqiAnBrTING TO COLLECT A POT. AMY trORMABOri QfiTA<fflLMLLJK3ffi<J2JEQfi_IHALPUflr rose, PUASf COKIACT DUR OFFICE AT TMf Nil—IH BELOW ff YOU ABEJM ACTIVE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bernie 9. Smith and Theresa M. Smith, husband and wife, to Community First Bank (now by various resolution duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated May 16, 1997 and recorded May 19, 1997 in Uber 694, Page 924. Berry County Records. There is darned to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Five and 78/100 Dollars ($89,135.78) mdudmg interest at the rate ol 525% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, jt public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on July 31, 2003 The premises are located in the Township ol Cartton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described Beginning at a point on the North line of Sector 4, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East. 2106.19 from the North 1/4 post feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 279.94 feet along said North section line; thence South 526.26 feet thence South 88 degrees 45 minutes 16 seconds West 272.62 feet; thence North 99 degrees 47 min­ utes 41 seconds West 532.54 feet to the place ol beginning. Subject to easement, restriction and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: Juno 26. 2003 OR LANS ASSOCIATES PC Alton,wys for Community First Bank (now by vari­ ous resolution duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ate No. 200.0900 Pub: VM - 7/24 0K227W COMING SOON FOR LEASE 2,5OO sq. ft. - 40,000 sq. ft. Commercial Suites Hastings Industrial Park Currently Reserved Occupants: The Creme Company Engineered Material Handling Contact: Wood Properties 269*945*1788 �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday, June 26. 2003 - Page 11 Area kids shun curfews for baseball game The South Central Michigan Youth Baseball league is planning its second game umlcr the lights at Fish Hatchery Park this Friday night' The youngsters’ first outing under tte lights came Friday, June 13. A large crowd turned out to watch the gal­ lantry which began with a magnificent rendi­ tion of the Star Spangled Banner sung by Kelly Fekipausch, followed by Bernie Oom. retired Hastings vanity baseball coach, throwing out the first pitch. Not to be outdone, the 10, 11, and 12 year olds from the Hastings Elks and Pennock Pharmacy baseball teams put on quite a show themselves, battling to a 10-10 tie after regu­ lation. Pennock Pharmacy eked out a win in the superbly played game with a run in the extra inning. The SCMYB invites baseball fans to enjoy the action of Barry County youth having some clean, wholesome fun playing baseball this Friday night, or at future dates, action begins at 8 p.m. The Hastings Elks team towers their caps as Kelly Feldpausch starts things of! with the singing of the National Anthem. (Photo by Laura Brisboe) Maple Valley track dub hosting summer sessions As the lights shine in the background, former Saxon varsity baseball coach Bernie Oom fires the first pitch towards the plate. (Photo by Laura Brisboe) Fridays reserved for junior golfers at HCC The Hastings Country Club Junior Golf Program will swing into action beginning June 13, and be every Friday from then until July 18 excluding the July 4th holiday. The program will include instruction on etiquette, rules, grip, stance, alignment, put­ ting. chipping, and the full swing by the Hastings High School golf coaches and mem­ bers of the HHS golf teams. The 2003 summer schedule for the Maple Valley Track Cl”h practice sessions this sum­ mer are as follows: Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. July 1, July 8, July 15, and July 22. The program is set up to allow students and families to try different track events without interfering with family vacations or family time. Practices are not mandatory. The program is for all ages and is not lim­ ited to the Maple Valley area, all schools are welcome. Ribbon meets will be on Fridays, June 27 and July 11. Field events begin al 6 p.m., run­ ning events start at 6:30 p.m. Ribbons will be awarded to places 1-5 in the following age groups: K-3,4th- 6th, 7th 9th, 10th - 12th, adults, and veterans 30 and older. The Meet of Champions is Friday, July 25. Field events begin at 6:00 p.m. and the run­ ning events start al 6:30 pjn. Medals will be awarded to the top three in each event and the top two in the relay events. The entry fee is $5.00 for the meet only. Track facilities are located at Maple Valley High School. The coaching staff includes Maple Valley High School coaches^ apa track coaches, col­ lege students, and members of the varsity Everyone is invited to make like (from left) Melissa Brown, Brita Kuiper, Laura Franklin, Alisha Felm lee, and Tiffany Seitz, and race around the Maple VaHey track this sum T?r with the Maple Valley Track Club. Any questions pertaining to the Maple For boys and girls ages 6-18. The cost is $25 per child, with a maximum $50 charge per family. The middle school / high school 9-hole league runs from 8:30 a.m. -11 a.m Intermediate instruction and a four-hole league goes from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Beginner instruction runs from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Valley iSh^'CIub can be directed io Jerry on-one attention. track teams, a staff that allows for more one- National Freedom® NO ROAMING OR LONG-DISTANCE CHARGES _ ON THE NATIONAL FREEDOM NETWORK* A national plan with unlimited nights & weekends’ SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Delton Kellogg Schools VISION STATEMENT Dalton KaUogg Schooia: A Community Commtttod to Educational ExcaUanca thereon ^tevro^^g arcnaaio, a enw^un^nanr u r , « pertic4wdr>g In Schools ol Choice lor the 2003-04 ochod yeer. Students who rosids In adjoining school districts or sdjouming intsmsttisto school (tistricts ore oUglbio to sppfy lor snrohmsnt. oi'iwhat? ~ onwii *»*---* wthm provnang <avw*ny ana uwuvny in 4 — our - ■— ww naaniaHi ow uvna>Ma nd ■ program oftaring*. < • a sare ano uwapunna scnooi errvironmeni • ExceAent academic and vocational programs. • Teacher-student relationships locus on individual students. Consider the benefits at a small school: • Student opportunities for leadership and participation in co-curhcular activities • Close param -teacher relationships • Community values of honesty, integrity and responsibility shared by teachers, administrators and parents • Cxcelent community support for schools • Moro freedom for decision making by students, teachers, staff and community Thane are openings In sO cross st the oocondsry end sienrsntnry levels EXCEPT 2nd, 3rd, 4th end Sth GRADES Only I ALLTEL Fleers eppiy In writing by July 18,2003. Requests should bo sent to: Superintendent's Office Detton Kellogg Schools 327 North Grove Street You gof that right Dotton. Ml <9046 For more information on our schools call 269-623-9246 09522905 VtaM ALLTEL M see 5429 Northland DrSte A (616) 364-1337 Mtte Creek 5275 Beddev Rd. Ste 11 (269)979 7000 HELP WANTED OFFICE NURSE Hastings family practice office RN or LPN Send resume to: Ad #144 do The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 Sessions at (517) 852-9826. (616) 667 ’950 2005 Niles Rd (269)983-4999 Grate RasMs 2843 EastParts Ave SE (616) 940-0985 5021 W Mam St (2691 344-7832 5461 Gull Road. Ste C (269) 342-6655 S.Ste D 6800 S Westnedge.Ste M (260 323-7500 0034 Walter 3551 Alpine Rd N W (616) 785-5001 Holland (616) 393-6218 WU.*MART Muskegon (231) 739-3199 (269) 979 5520 (517) 279-1875 (616) 785-1009 (SSrSSoee? gSM&ffiluUr sss&i (616) 791-6800 8SF&9-4049 SOHO Wireless (616)975-7464 �Page 12 - Thursday. June 28. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Getting back to the five Mfc Why. leaders is what we arc. Because 99 percent of our participants aren't going to play organized athletics once their high school playing days are over, it is vital that we educate our chil­ dren in the academic classroom and the ath­ letic annex in the important things. That does­ n’t mean winning. That means having an edu­ cational base that will give them the skill sets to survive in an ever-changing world, and the character traits to survive against the scandal around us - even in the edutainment and nonschcol sports programs. . What we should be doing in school sports is everything to prepare our youngsters for the next level of life. What we should be doing is emphasizing learning through academics and athletics. What we should not be doing is emulating those around us. People talk of the "Arms Race” in college sports. Folks, look around, it's already happening to us in high school Who Who are we? The answer is simple. We’re educational athletics. We are a tool for schools to reach and motivate young people. We re not the "edutainment” that much of Division I college athletics have become and not the pure entertainment that professional sports teams have been from their inception. We re even different from all of ’he levels of youth and amateur sports that surround us. What What are we? The builder of tomorrow's sports. What is beginning to creep into our mind­ set is that we have to travel far and wide to find the best competition; that we have to have preseason practices in out of state and out of the way places; that we have to have a bazillion assistant coaches and technological tools for play calling and analysis; that our uniforms and playing fields emulate those we see in edutainment sports. When When kids play organized sports now is THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 0BTA1N WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE N ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by G. Jeffrey Hisey and Martha M. Hisey, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., f/k/a Norweat Mortgage, Inc., a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Mtf 16, 1998. and recorded on July 24. 1998 in Document No. 1015492. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 22/100 dollars ($80,150.22). including interest at 7.600% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1XX) p.m.. on July 10. 2003. Sa d premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit No. 3 of Hickory Grove, a Condominium, according to the Master Deed dated May 13,1996, and recorded May 14. 1996. in Uber 660. Page 303 of the Barry County Register of Deeds and known as Barry County Subdivision Plan No. 7, together vnth undrvded interest as a tenant in com­ mon in tt» common elements of the condominium, <f any. and all the rights and interests appurtenant to said Unit No. 3 of Hickory Grove. The redemption period shal be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 5, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200319643 Team D (6/5-6/26) TMH1RRM BA DfBT GO< iFCTDfl ATTEMPTHQ TO (XX1FCT A DEBT. ANYfORMAI)QMI2flIAIKCLBSLLAE_lB£D_EQfiJHAI PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTTYF Mi (TAffY DUTY MQ8TGAGE-SALE An MSHAA Commentary by Communkations Director John Johnson The recent talk of school districts across Michigan implementing some type of fee for participation in sports ought to have us look­ ing again at our purpose in educational athlet­ ics, and then packaging our programs accord­ ingly. The financial challenges of the months ahead may bring all of us back to what we’ve known all along - that school sports arc dif­ ferent than all other levels of organized ath­ letics. Getting back to that starting point. I’d like to utiliz- one of the rules taught to me in one of my very first journalism classes nearly 30 years ago to analyze our current situation in school sports and offer some thoughts about future approaches That rule is made up of five Ws - Who. What, When. Where and Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy A. Watson, a married woman and John 0. Watson, her hurband, to Flagstar Bank. FSB, mortgagee, dated October 26, 2001 and recorded April 15, 2002 in document number 1078158, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Forty-One end 39/100 Dollars ($135,241.39) inctodtog interest at the rate of 6.75% per annum. Under the power of see contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 10, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described The North 800 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North Range 9 West, Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Together with and subject to rights in a non-exdusive easement tor ingress and egress and public utilities over and across the West 66 toot and the North 66 feet of said West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 5,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Flagstar Bank. FSB . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 PUB: 6/5-7/3 non-stop. Movement from the school team 0B6WS74 THB RRM SAFEST COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANYBFDRMA- THtS FIRM SA DEBT COLLECTOR AnEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY 1NFQRMA- PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE ATJMLMUBERBELLMLtYQUARElN PURPQSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AGTTYF ML1TARY DUTY, Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick CoAns and Sheila CoBne. husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated July 23,2002 and recorded July 25,2002 in document number 1084373. Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo due on such mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Sa Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Four and 07100 Dollars ($126,874) induding interest at the rate of 10.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. jan at 1XX) p.m. on Juty 31,2003. The premises are located in the Village of Mtodtev.lte, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That Part of The Northwest 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 10 West Described as Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 2, Block 61 A.C. WBeon plat of the Wage of Mtootevtite .Ptet described in Warranty deed . dated 3-5-91 . Uber 149, Page 152 and warranty deed dated 12 -11-74 , Uber 366. Page 613 of said section; thence North 159.5 feet . atong the West line of said Lot 2 and it's extension ; thence East 132.0 feet Parallel with the South tone of said Lot 2; thence South 159.5 test Parallel with the West tone of said Lol 2; thence West 132.0 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 26, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (240/ 457-1000 Rte No. 207.0962 PUB: - 7/24 MORTGAGE BALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric D. Steidte. a single man, to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated May 24. 2001 and recorded June 11,2001 in Liber 1061178. Page -•Mortgage Page—, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One and 11/100 Dollars ($98,151.11) including interest a! the rate of 8.999% per annum. Itoder the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes oi the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at pubfic venue at the Barry Count/ Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 10, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Cartion. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 30. Town 4 North, Range 8 West Township ol Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, drstant North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East, 88.00 Feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 30; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East. 57r 60 Feet along said section line; thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds West. ztH 00 Feet; thence South 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds West. 577.60 Feet; thence North 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds East. 264.00 Feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated June 12,2003 ORLANS ASSOC I ATE S PC Attorneys lor Amenquesl Mortgage Company , As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 214 0661 Pub: 6rt2-7/10 inlo the non-school program is now almost immediate at season's end, flowing right up to the doorstep of the next year’s school season. We don't give kids time to be kids. I still don't buy the notion that all of this is of the kid's choosing cither. There's a school coach, non-school coach, entourage member or parent behind it more often than not. Where Where we play may be impacted the most. Some schools are already restricting their in­ season competition travel, and for that they should be applauded. There are no reasons, except in our most remote areas, to look very far for competition. The creation of some of the so-called mega conferences have been designed to assist schools with their scheduling and keeping school sports to what they should be - local. People offer all kinds of excuses for not want­ ing to play their neighbors. In these times, those excuses need to be put aside. If there's bad blood out Lhere - fix it. If there's a mind­ set out there that the suburban school can't play the urban or rural school - eliminate it One oi the greatest lessons we can teach our children is that we can all get along, even in competition. We must move our attitudes away from the elitism that has already crept in to our programs. Sportsmansliip and respect is what we should be teaching. Why Why is it important for us to be different? Why do we need to do all of this? Why can't we follow the path of other sports organiza­ tions? If we don't do it, then schools have no rea­ son to offer sports programs. When participa­ tion fees threaten to turn the school sports teams into the elite travel programs we see which are primarily based on a family's finan­ cial means, we might as well get out of the educational sports business. When we elimi­ nate opportunities for kids o enjoy the privi­ lege of a lifetime - school sports - we don't deserve to exist. When we emphasize being the best, national competition and all the unsavory stuff over playing your best, we deserve to die. How How sometimes makes it way into the line­ up with the Ws. How do we accomplish all of this? How can we continue to offer these pro­ grams? How can we keep up with not just our neighboring school, but the school on the other side of the state whom we know we just can't beat if we don't travel like, dress like, have the technological toys like...how, how, how? Like the basics of journalism, we get back to the basics: Who - We’re school sports, and we're there for every kid. What - We're educational, teaching lifetime values. When - An after-school activity, not a year- round endeavor. Where - We're local, and we should stay local. Why - Because if we aren't all that, we have no reason to exist. We can pare back our schedules, our travel and do lots of other defensible and sensible things to tackle our budget problems. As we do this, it should be with keeping as many kids as possible in as many ways as possible at as many levels as possible involved in our Former Trojan ends college ball career at Lake Superior Jennifer Doyle of Middleville received her bachelor '• degree during commencement cer­ emonies in May at Lake Superior State University. Wink at LSSU, she am a member of the Women’s' Basketball Team. Aa a four year starter she earned numerous awards and hon­ ors such as being named a 2002 Team Co­ Captain and a member of the 2002 GUAC All-Defensive Team. She is a 1998 graduate of Thomappie Kellogg where she played basketball, as well as volleyball and softball. Doyle won the 2001/2002 Christian Comito Award, the 2002 Bud Cooper opportunities for kids. Outstanding Student-Athlete Award, and waa a member of the GUAC All-Academic Team all four years. In her senior season, she helped lead her team to the nr JAC championship Doyk was also a member of LSSU's stu­ dent Athletic Advisory Commitlee from 1998 to 2002, and served as president of the com­ mittee during her 2001/2002 school year. She graduated from LSSU with a bach­ elor's degree In the social studies Heid and secondary education. She plans to find a teaching position in her field »f study and continue her basketball career as a coach. Southwest Barry County Sewer & Water Authority 11191 S. M-43 Highway, Mton, M 49046 (269) 623-3401, Fax (269) 623-3404 programs. The line out of the movie Apollo 13 when the administrators in flight control are dis­ cussing the reentry possibilities of the space capsule ends with the flight director counter­ ing the negative scenarios with, *T think this will be our finest hour." This can be our finest hour. This can be the time we reaffirm our programs as education­ al, as local, and as ones offering abundant SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY 2003 - REGULAR BOARD MEEHNG SCHEDULE BEYffiED Monday, July 21 Monday, August IS Monday, September 15 Monday, October 20 Monday, November 17 Monday, Dicambir 15 MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE BARRY TOWNSHS* HALL 155 E. ORCHARD ROAD, DELTON, Ml ALL MEETINGS BEGIN AT ISO ML TMS NOTICE IS POSTED M COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, PUBLIC ACT 257 OF 1ST*. AS AMENDED. AU. MEETING DATES AND ■HMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. • NOTICE • Summa £K!cto^ Safe The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 24, 2003, are available In the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5X10 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sunday. June 29. 2005-9 a.m.-5 p 1 DAY ONLY! at CITY OF HASTINGS ELECTION NOTICE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION Taka notice that any qualified elector of the Cay of Hastings. County of Barry, who ia not already registered lor the CITY PRI­ MARY ELECTION to be held Auguet S, 2003. Registratnn will be taken at the office of the City Clerk each working day until 5.00 pm Monday. July 7,2003, between the hours of BOO ajn. and 500 pjn, on which day the Qty Clerk will be in his office tor the purpoee of receiving registration of electors qualified to vote. ^JtaAu; taiitoir 9742 ' Oi roi<eW beau • Doer Pthaskr wary lOdtCvaauw Vtas dw New ItoMta • «* 0B Eass-Mr Sela 255 < Jww MOdab * Wsw HaHW fer fkaawtllyk aaw Can Dwyer. Hoew kawton ftaaun SpectaAk 1-269721-3425 ________ 08622787 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS Notice is hereby given that the nestings Planning Commieaton win hold a Pubic Hearing on Monday. July 7.2003. al 730 pjn. In the Hastings Qty Hal Council Chambers, 201 East Slate Street Hastings. McNgan. The purpoee of the Pubic Hearing la lor the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a proposed amendment to the Qty ol Heatings Zoning Ordinance which would prohibit outdoor boilers In al loning drstnea within the limits of the City of Hastings. Evart G. Manehum City Clort Evert G. Manahum City Clerk oaszsrss I Jennifer Doyle in action for Lake Superior Stale Umveraty. I 0KX2TW i �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 26. 2003 — Page 13 ‘LinkMichigan’ data provides common sense look at needs by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Tom Asp of Virchow, Krause & Company presented an overview June 12 of “LinkMichigan *s" work to support broadband development in the Barry, Ionia and Kent County regions. This presentation al the 2003 Growing Communities Conference celebrated the I Oth anniversary of the Grand Valley Metro Council. The title of the conference, “Connecting Our Places: Seeing, Understanding and Building a better metro region" tied in with the “LinkMichigan" mis­ sion. Other speakers discussed the LinkMichigan experience in Ottawa and Muskegon counties. Broadband was defined as “an electronic connection that does not get in the way of our thinking." It has been more commonly thought of as high-speed Internet communica­ tions connections. Asp and other speakers discussed how some assumptions about broadband turned out not to be true, at least not for Barry County. The overview stressed that while the recommendations to combine demand, level the playing field and develop bc»ter informa­ tion while creating a program to plan for broadband expansion, cost is a limiting factor. Broadband is important to create an intelli­ gent region that can be marketed to attract new economic development. New child support computer system begins in Barry County Child support offices in all 83 counties in Michigan will convert to a federally mandat­ ed enhanced venion of the Michigan Child Support Enforcement System (MiCSES) over the next three months MiCSES is the statewide computer system used in the Michigan Family Independence Agency and by all 83 counties in the Friend of the Court and Prosecuting Attorney's offices. “This conversion will bring the power of automation to one goal — getting children and families the support to which they are entitled," Family Independence Agency Director Nannette Bowler said last week. “Every county will have access to the latest and best tools available for locating parents and enforcing child support orders.” When the conversion is complete (Sept. 30). Michigan will be fully compliant with federal law regarding child support enforce­ ment systems and processes, and will avoid $147.5 million In federal penalties for fiscal years 2001, 2002 and 2003. Michigan Chief Justice Maura D. Corrigan said results are the key. “In the long run, a state-wide system gives us the tools we need to improve the circum­ stances of thousands of Michigan families — tools we haven't had up to now," she said. “Certification and penalty avoidance are important short term, but improving results for children and families is the bottom line.” Rolling out a system as large and complex as MiCSCS involves a great deal of cooperat­ ion and coordination between the Family Independence Agency and local county offi­ cials. The rollout will be accomplished using a regional approach, with each region consist­ ing of a comparable percentage of the state caseload. The Barry County Priend of the Court (FOG) will convert to the enhanced version of the system on June 30. Other FOC offices will convert in regional groups at or near the end of the month in July, August, and September. The federally-mandated system represents major changes to the way the Friend of the Court does business, and many of those changes will have an effect on customers. For example, after conversion, child support pay­ ments will be received and disbursed by a central unit (Michigan State Disbursement Unit) and child support checks will look dif­ ferent. Another federal regulation requires most child support payments to be distributed across all of a payee’s support cases when that payer has multiple support cases in the system. As with all major computer conversions, this one will involve some “downtime." that is, periods of time when the system is unavailable to child support workers. During system downtime, workers can see the infor­ mation on the system (to answer customer questions), but they cannot change or update it. Payments cannot be posted or processed, and some families may experience a delay in receiving child support payments. The FOC office in Barry County will expe­ rience downtime from June 23 through June 29. Payments that would normally be processed during the time the system is down may be delayed between seven and ten days. The Barry County Friend of the Court voice-response system (IVR) will be avail­ able to customers before, during and after the conversion. A recorded message on the IVR will advise parents of the potential for delays and parents may request (through an option on the IVR) a letter of explanation for land­ lords and other creditors. Families who are unable to meet their basic needs because of a delayed check may need to contact communi­ ty resources that deal with emergency issues for assistance. As each region converts to the enhanced version of the system, counties in earlier regions will be affected by downtime associ­ ated with that conversion. This means parents with cases in counties converting early in the rollout schedule may be affected more than once. All three agencies involved In child sup­ port services (Family Independence Agency. Friend of the Court and Prosecuting Attorney) are planning work activities and schedules to minimize the impact of system downtime on children and families. For more information, consult the FIA website at www.michigan.gov/fia If Barry County is to be defined as an “intelligent region." it would contain effective education and training, have broadband deployment, have programs benefiting all parts of the county and show innovation in business and government. The cost of broadband may be a limiting factor in Barry County, perhaps because of the rural nature of tin: county. Even those companies that have access to broadband often find that their employees cannot use it from home. Another factor in Barry County is that those who are connected at a lower speed or through dial-up connections don’t see any reason to invest in higher speed connections. Confusion about what broadband services are and what they could mean to this county also make supporting expansion difficult. The report finds that much more "clarity" is need­ ed. Possible applications include three dimen­ sional animations for education and training and even tele-medicine applications. The program concluded with a “to do list” for continued work for Barry, Ionia, Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties. The list encourages building momentum for implementation and broadly distributing this report. Reports are available at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce offices in Hastings. E.L.S. inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • • • • • • All 48 states vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - Insured - Bonded East Coast - west Coast call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 - PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent s Estate FILE NO. 2003-23727-DE Estate of RICHARD LINWOOD SELLERS, deceased Date ol birth: 10/28/1926. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Richard Linwood Sellers, who lived at 10831 Shelp Lake. Delton. Michigan died 02/10/2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Thomas A. Sellers, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 220 West State Street. Hastings and the named/pr^posed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. June 17,2003 Thomas W. Thome (P21429) 425 South Westnedge Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 269/344-1950 Thomas A. Sellers 8170 N. 40th Street (6/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy S. Frie, a mamed man and Aubrey M. Frie, his wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 15. 2000. and recorded on May 18. 2000 in Uber Document #1044501 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electron c Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by tn assignment dated February 5. 2001. which was recorded on June 18.2001, in Liber Document #1061624 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the cute hereof the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY AND 28/100 dollars ($84,420.28). includ­ ing interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse h Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m., on July 10, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 9 and 10 of Barrett Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 #200212383 VA Team J (6/5-6/26) 09522636 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOT1CE OF CREDITORS ALE NO. 200323731-DE Estate of Lurene M. Enness. Date of birth: 12/16/1911. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Lurene M Enness. who lived at 240 East North Street. Hastings. Michigan died 03/13/2003 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Ella Kantner. named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to both the probate court at 194 North Main Street. Woodland, and the named/proposed per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dale 06/17/2003 Timothy L. Tromp (P41571) 501 West Stale Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-9400 Ella Kantner 194 North Mam Street Woodland. Ml 48897 (6/26) TJBSfMBADEBTOXlECTDR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FDR THAT PURPOSE. PLEABE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott J. Smefcef. to Fifth Third Bank, mortgagee, dated November 22. 2001 and recorded December 6. 2001 in document number 1070855. Barry County Records There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eleven and 31/100 Dollars ($129,411.31) including interest at the rate ol 6 625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Slate of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 GO p.m. on July 17,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Thomappie, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 5 Acres of the following described par­ cel: beginning 15 Rods West of the Northeast cor­ ner of section 13 .Town 4 North . Range 10 West, Thomappie Township, Barry County . Michigan , for the place of beginning; thence South 26 2/3 rods; thence West 45 rods; thence North 26 2/3 rods; thence East 45 rods to Hie place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is Deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated June 12, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 200 0892 Pub: 6H2 - 7/10 0M2Z7O4 TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result'of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent ol lhe total frontage upon the portion of road proposed to be improved hereunder, and upon motion of the Township Board ol the Township of Prainevitte. the Township Board proposes to pave approximately 3 JOO Ineal teat of Long Point Drive starting approximately at the end of Mertau Road and continuing approximately 3,300' to the end of Long Point Peninsula and including the turn-around and related other improve­ ments to Long Point Drive in Prainevdte Township and to create a special meesment dtetrtd tor the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above- mentioned irrprovements are proposed to be made and within which the coat thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: (Described by tax parcels): 12-29040140 12-290-002-00 12-29045442 12-29045541 12-31040540 12-31040640 12-31042140 12-31042240 12-290-003-00 12-290-004-00 12-29040540 12-29045640 12-290456-10 12-29045740 12-31040640 12-310-007-00 12-31040640 12-290405-10 12-29040640 12-29040740 12-29040840 12-29041040 12-29041140 12-29041240 12-29041340 12-29041440 12-29041540 12-29045340 12-29045441 12-29045840 12-29045940 12-31040940 12-31041040 12-29046040 12-29046140 12-29046240 12-31041140 12-31042340 12-31042440 12-31042540 12-31042640 12-34040140 12-34040240 12-34040340 12-34040440 12-34040540 12-34040640 12-34040740 12-34040640 12-34040040 12-34041040 12-29046340 12-29046440 12-29046540 12-31040140 12-31040240 12-31040340 12-31040440 12-31041240 12-31041340 12-31041440 12-31041540 12-31041640 12-31041740 12-31041840 12-31041940 12-31042040 See also circled area on accompanying map. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has recerved plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the coal of such construction in the amount of $45,000, has placed the same on file with the Township Cterk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and to create the aforedescribed Special Assessment District and has further tentatively found the Petitions lor the improve­ ments to be in compliance with statutory requirements. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said plans, coat estimate, special aaaesamerrt dtetrtd and Petitions may be examined at the Office of the Township Cleric from the date of this Notice until and ipduding the dale of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Ad 162 of the Pubic Acts of 1982. as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing In the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that owner or party in interest or his or her agent may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment or shal be permitted to ate at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shal not be required. 01010000002323010100020002020001 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvements are Fried with the Township Board at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total frontage upon lhe portion of road to be improved in the above-described proposed special assessment district, the project cannot bo instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with the Township Board by the record own­ ers of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the porttons of roods to be improved in the special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a pubbe hearing.upon such petitions, pirns, special assessment district and estimate of costs writ be hold at the Prwneviie Township Hal at 10115 South Norris Road, within Prairieville Township, commencing at 740 p.m. on Juty 9,2003. At such hearing, the Board w» consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as wel as any revisions, cor­ rections, amendments. or changes to the plans, estimate ol costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. AH interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the pubic hearing. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hnaring. to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Cleric Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. , rtormejeen rwcnoia, Prairtevilte Township 10115 South Monte Rood DoMon, MteNgan 46046 (260)623-2664 �Page 14 — Thursday, June 26. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Delton Kellogg Middle School honor roB nnnounced For sixth marking period Hardy. Kimberley Hayward. Tyler Haywood, Jennifer Heney. Emma Hill, Anton Hofmann, Jake Homister. Brandon Humphreys, Matthew Ingle. Richard Lindsey. Kelley Martindale. Bradley Meyers, John Meyers, Samantha Michael, Dustin Millard, Sequoyah Millard, Roberta Minehan, Jake Moore, Heather Mutch, Terin Norris, Kirsten Nottingham, Maria Ogg, Sara Osborne, Hung Phan, Cara Phelps, Michelle Phillips, Keegan Planck. Amber Poling. Ryann Risner. Paige Robinson, Kenzi Rombaugh, Taylor Rountree, Chelsea Saurers, Katie Searles, Lainey Seaver, Joceiyn Sleight, Jennifer Spencer, Clinton Stonebumer, Brianna Taylor, Nakotah Terburg, Dylan Tilbury, Kali Tobias. Cody Warner, Caitlin Williamson, Tyler Woznicki and Francque Zelenock. Fifth-graders All-As — Stephanie Belcher, Kimberly Bobilya, James Deibert, Thomas Groesbeck, Luke Hatfield. Christopher Horrocks, Anna Hunt, McKenzie Lester, Alexander Methvin, Randi Pash. Taylor Peavey. Taylor Sewell. Joseph Springer. Thomas Tabor, Hannah Williams and Lauren Young. Honor Roll — Cody Anderson, Aaron Aukerman, Molly Baker, Katelyn Bloomberg. Taylor Boreham. Logan Boss. Jordan Bourdo. Gavin Brinley, Tiffany Bryant, Deelana Court, Benjamin Crookston, Abigail Culbcrt, Justin Curtis, Sarah Dawson. Shelbie Dimond. Samantha Englesma, Janon Fluty, Jarrett Ford, Benjamin Geibig, Paije Green, Michael Griffith, Adam Hammond. Emily Sixth-graders NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board ot Appeals will conduct a public heanng for the fol towing: Case Number V-9-2003 - Kathy Fanning, Jerome A Barbara Vltereili. Location: 4035 & 4029 Grandview Dr., in Section 5 of Orangeville Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a variance to create 2 lots with less lake frontage than allowed (91.26-ft). the minimum is 150-ft; and with lot areas less than the required (24,000 sq fl); and in violation of the pro­ visions of Section 4.26 B-1 "Lots Having Water Frontage" and Section 4.44 ‘Private Road," in the RL-1 zoning district. Caso Number V-2O-2OO3 - Rick Meoon (lower), David Broom (applicant). Location: Lot 101 of Innovation Subdivision, In Section 3 of Woodland Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a variance to erect a 28x36-ft detached accessory building too dose to the street side of a comer lot (60th & '2-ft), the minimum is 25-ft; in the RI-2 zoning district Cat.« Number V-21-2003 - Richard Morse. Location: Lot 17 of Daisy Hin Plat. in Section 30 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 2F6" x 44-ft smgte family dwelling with a 27V x 24-ft attached garage doser to the front lot Hne than allowed (10-ft), the minimum is 35-ft; and closer to the rear lot line (2-ft), the minimum is 10-ft; in the RL-1 zoning district. Case Number V-22-2003 - Steve Fyen. Location: 5750 Woodschool Rd., in Section 15 of Irving Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to create a parcel of land with less lot width/frontage than required (174-ft), the minimum is 220-fl; in the AR zoning district. Case Number V-23-2003 - William & Patsy Janes. Location: 111 Mitt Lake Rd., in Section 21 of Johnstown Ttep. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 8x18.2-ft 3-season room onto an existing home that is too close to the side lot line (3.35-ft), the minimum is 6-ft; in the RL-1 zoning district Case Number V-24-2003 - Ryan 8 Ryoo-Ann Levert. Location: 9672 S M-37 Hwy., in Section 33 of Baltimore Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to piece a 28x50-ft pre-manufactured home doser to the front lot line (23-ft). the minimum is 35-ft; and doser to the side lot line (5-ft), the minimum is 9-ft; in the RL-1 zoning district. Case Number V-25-2003 - Glen A Dorothy Robert A. Ttemten 8 Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector end we are attempting Io cottsct a debt and any Intormatton obtained win bo used for that purposs MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by FRANK W. WINANS & SHARON WINANS. HUSBAND AND WIFE lo MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR MORT­ GAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated October 17. 2002, and recorded on October 30. 2002 as Instrument No. 1090563 BARRY County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of eighty eight thousand eight hundred seven­ ty six and 35/100 Dollars ($88,876.35), including interest at 6 000% per ansum. Under the powe; ot contained in said mort­ gage and the sta'ute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiU be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml at 1.-00 p.m on July 10. 2003. Said premises are situated m TWP OF IRVING. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITU­ ATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNED AS A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 28 RODS 10.50 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST COR­ NER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 22. TOWN 4 NORTH. RAGE 9 WEST. THENCE WEST 13 RODS 11.50 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 10 RODS 13.50 FEET. THENCE WEST 14 RODS *0 FEET. THENCE NORTH 25> RODS 3 FEET. THENCE EAST 28 ROOS 5 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 11 RODS 6 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which casn the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated June 5. 2003 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR MORT­ GAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION MortgageeOO ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please can: (248) 540-7701 (6/26) Location: Weever Lane, in Section 7 of Barry Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to create four (4) parcels that do not meet the requirements of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 1978, as amended: Parcel A: Proposed Lot Width 99.9341; existing house is 20-ft from the front tot line of 4-ft from the orooosed side tot line. Parcel B: Proposed Lot Width 59.96-ft; existing house is 9-ft from the front lot line and 6.5-ft from the proposed side tot line Parcel C: Proposed Lot Area is 6773.36 sq. fl; existing house is 10-ft from the front lot line and 3­ ft from the proposed side tot line. Parcel D Proposed Lot Area is 7839.11 sq. ft; existing house is 20-fl from the from lot line and 4­ ft from the proposed side lol line. The minimum lot width is 75-ft. the minimum lot area is 12,000 sq. fl; the minimum from tot Bne set­ back is 30-ft; and the minimum side lot line setback is 10-ft in the RL-2 zoning district. Parcels A. B. and C also have frontage on a private road that does not comply with the standards of Secttons 4.41 and 4.44 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 1976, as amended. Case Number V-26-2003 - James Rathe. Location: 469 Pollard Dnve. m Section 3 ol Woodland Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect an 8x18-ft deck too close to the side lot line (1.3-ft), the minimum is 6-ft; and too close to the from yard (10-ft). the minimum is 30-ft; onto an existing home in the RL-2 zoning district. Meeting Dele: Juty 8,2003. Time: 7:30 pm.. Place: Community Room in the Courts A Law Building at 206 West Court Street, Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of the above described propertyfies) wiB be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wiU be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The variance appbcabon(s) is/are available tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Heatings, Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for fur­ ther information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of primed mate­ rials being considered at the meeting, to individu­ als with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following; Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Mi 49058. (269) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (6/26) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES P.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539­ 7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: David L Watey and Jodie Wattey. husband and wHe. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. CMERS"), solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 12. 2001, and recorded on September 6, 2001, in Document Number 1066056, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND SEVENTY THREE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($155,073.00). including interest at 7% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, a* the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on July 3, 2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Fite Number: 08-0356156 PARCEL 1:A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 7. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 96 FEET SOUTH 36 DEGREES WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 26 OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO GWIN’S GROVE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF: THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES WEST 171.30 FEET TO CROOKED LAKE; THENCE SOUTH 43 DEGREES WEST 85.6 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57-1/2 DEGREES EAST 165 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES EAST 65 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 22. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. CMERS”). solely as nominee for Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (6/26) All-As — Alexandra Daniel, Allison Deschaine. Susan Falvo, Janet Fase, Rebecca Gaylor, Ashley Giuzio, Anna Goldsworthy, Joanna Hoeberiing, Sarah Holroyu, Melissa Julian, Adam Keys, Stephanie Kirk Johnson, Elizabeth McCord. Rebecca Mikolajczyk, Dalton Parmenter. Sarah Robbins, Adrienne Schroeder, Robbie Wandell and Libby Warren. Honor Roll — CJ Andersen, Blaec Anderson. Daniel Aukerman. Chelsea Bagley, Hillary Bagley, Jessika Baker, Brian Bieganski, Alexander Bork, William Bourdo, Kara Bowman, Angela Boysen, Jason Broadhurst. Audrey Brown, Amber Bruder. Thaddeus Calkins, Andrew Chapman, Amber Christiansen. Michael Curcuro, William Doran, Peter Duquesnel. David Fulton McCarty, Colleen Geiger, Britani Gouin, Richard Green. Emily Grooten, Colleen Harmon. Sarah Heney. Scott Hoekstra, Samuel Hoff, Samantha Holroyd, Curtis Jordan, Stefan Jovanovich, Jordan Keagle, Tarah Keim, Steven Kirk Johnson, Lauren Knollciiberg. Sarah Kucharek, Dylan Leinaar, Raymond Lindsey, Carol Matthews, Daniel Nodes of Mortgage Foredoouro Soto THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Q. Whitmore (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, toe.. Mortgagee, dated June 7, 2002, and recorded on June 13, 2002 m Document No. 1082180 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 43/100 dollars ($56,930.43), including inter­ est at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m., on July 10, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest IM of Sectton 11. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township.:-Barry County, Michigan, described as: Being 8 rods East and West by 20 rods North and South. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 5. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team W (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200319484 Team W (6/5-6/26) YrniTiilnk You” ’ l Ran A Lot Of Miloe i I Laat Year McIntyre, William Moon, Jordan Moore, lyier Morgan, Cody Morse, Anthony Mott, Nicholas Mueller, Thomas Muma, John Payne, Brittany Petzold, Jeremy Reigler, Matthew Riley, Quinn Seaver, Jennifer Slagel, Brennan Smith, Marquice Smith, Catrina Soto, Emily Stevens, Sara Weimer and Kara Whittemore. Seventh-graders All-As — Rachel Beeler, Kristina Bobilya, Eric Boehm, Caitlin Champion, Bailey Davis. Cassandra Desness, Mitchell Duquesnel. Alexandra Fox, Emma Garrison, Itzel Gomez, Kathryn Goy, Morgan Hennessey, Jennifer Jeudevine, Matthew Julian, Jared Lindberg. Sara McDuff, Chase Mills. Jill Newton, Lavonne Ogg, Blain Patrick, Samantha Reynolds. Stephanie Ross, Steven Scoby, Jordan Smith, Kelsie Smith, Christopher Storck, Amber Strick, Rachael Williams and Jessica Wine. Honor Roll — Joseph Amaro, Amy Aukerman, Paul Belcher, Nicholas Bishop, Nicholas Blacken, Christopher Blincoe, Mindy Bruder, Jesse Cedi, Samantha Cooke, Quinn DeBoll, Brian Diaz, McKenzie Earl, Taylor Grizzle, Johnathon Hess, Kirsten Houghtaling, Sabrina Huyck, Curtis Kelly, Angela Kennedy, Nicholas Kenny, Chris Kuesler, Nicholas Kuykendall. Bailey Lester, Sarah McCord, Justine McCowan, Christopher Miller, Mary Minehart, Leah Minshah, Amy Patrick, Hope Phillips, Joshua Piszkcr, Rebecca Randall, Brandon Reynolds, Shawn Rine, David Roberts, Whitney Roberts, Alicia Salis, Jessica Samis, Evelyn Schut, Lacy Seamans, Coty Seaver, Jessica Slagel, Holly Smith. Andrew Spaulding, Corey Spencer, Jonathan Spencer, Chelsea Streeter, Samantha VanDenBerg, Justin VanderMeer. Kevin Van Hoose, Cassandra Ward, Koty Watson, Cody White, Larry White, Kristina Wilhelms, Jessica Wines. Eighth-graders All-As — Amanda Berry, Janet Brooks, Kelsey Chapple, Hannah Goy, Lade Harvath, Katee Hogoboom. Laura Knight, Katlynn McCormick, Heather Millard, Andrew Newkirk and Amanda Strick. Honor Roll — Lyndsey Alaniz, Amber Andrews, Anthony Boniface, Amanda Boas, Brendan Boyle, Kelsey Brownell, Brittany Burandt, Adam Calkins, Jeremy Clark. Grady Cooke, Richard Court. Kelsey Deibert. Joshua Eddy, JoAnne Ehrhardt. Alida Farrah, Robert Fisher. Amanda Flick, Nicholas Haas, Jordan Haines, Jacob Hardy, Alisha Hannon. Amanda Hunter, Katlin Jacobs. Keely Jacoba, Bethany Johncock, Adam Keagle, Michdle Kramm, Roseanne Laninga, Samantha Midden. Kristen Marble. Zachary Moeller. Jasmine Nap. Joshua Newhouse, Destiny Newton, Kristyn Norris, Timothy Panos, Charity Petzold, Kyle Purdum. Samantha Rhoda. Kenneth Ritchie, Tori Ritchie, Daniel Roberts, Autum Robinson, Samantha Rossetti, Katherine Smith. Jessica Sweat. Given Taylor, Jessica Taylor, Steven Tiffany, Ross VanderMeer, Jenah Wandell. Molly Warren, Heather Whittemore and Kaylee Summer street fun at Presbyterian Church Children partlcipaling in the Hastings Presbyterian Church Vacation BMe School filled the street outside the church with laughter and a parachute. They are looking under the parachute for their friends, not shade. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP TAKING BIDS PrBirievHte Township is socspbng bidi tor a Ip— lr*n ff~I8 llTIWMl The vector to dtesel with 870 hours on the engine. AfifiMOllMJnfilud^JnJttoLUKa&JMKttBaunOMLdHA flOfLbUGlBtAnyone wiaNng to view the tractor and ecceeeoriM ahouU contact Nonnaieen Nichoie, PraMevde Township Clerk et the Prerievae Township Had Phone: pee) 623-2664 or (260) 623­ 2726. AS hide should be reeled end <Mmd Io PrekievBe Townehip, 10115 Souh Howie rood. DeBor., Ml 49046. by Monday. AuguH 11. 2003, at 500 p.m. The bide wO be opened a the August 13 Regnier Board Meeting held a 10115 South Norrie Road, OaSon. a 700 pm. COVENANT TRANSPORT ■ 1-8S8-MOflE PAY ' Pralritevfte Townehip Board raaanraa the rinttt tn rsfti— sny snri — Mrti ★★★AAAAAAAAAAAA In order to allow our employees holiday time with theirfamilies, all of our branches will be open the following hours for you over the Fourth ofJuly weekend: THURSDAY, JULY 3RD: Drive-Up and Lobbies: OPEN UNTIL 5:30 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 4th: CLOSED SATURDAY, JULY 5™: CLOSED AN ATM ANYTIME! Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 cowiew I 1 l �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 26. 2003 — Page 15 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT NURSING HOME COSTS AND MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY /8IEGEL, HUDSON, , SEE £ LONGSTREET, LLP Robert Longstreet is a partner with the Ian firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet. LLP. Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term care planning, elder law. nursing home rights, business transactions, real estate and general civil/criminal law. In a multiple part series. Mr. Longstreet will discuss the must common questions he encounters regarding nursing hume costs and the Medicaid program. He can be reached at 269-945-3495 or rlongstreetGsiegelhudson .com Historical'.y. attorneys have been asked to provide estate planning advice regarding two areas: probate and *«tatc tax avoidance. With many of our clients spending a large portion of their estate on nursing home care, a third area of estate planning has emerged at Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Longstreet: Long Term Care Planning. With clients facing the extraordinary emotional and finan­ cial demands assoc.?»ed with long-term care, we seek to provide reliable advice regarding this complex area of the law. Frequently Asked Question: A while back I put my daughter’s name on all of my bank accounts; are the accounts still considered mine for Medicaid purposes? Medicaid rules regarding joint ownership of assets are confusing to say the least. Importantly, assets owned by a husband and wife are considered 100% available to the Medicaid applicant and are therefore consid­ ered countable. As such, rules regarding joint ownership are relevant only when lhe joint owner is someone other than a spouse. The Medicaid rules distinguish between “cash asset” and other joint assets. Cash assets would include bank accounts, certificates of deposits and annuities. For joint ownership of cash assets. 100% of the cash asset's value is attributed to the Medicaid applicant, unless the other joint owner can prove a percentage con­ tribution to the account. For other joint assets, each joint owner is treated as having propor­ tional ownership. An added confusion is that Medicaid recog­ nizes that some jointly held assets require the cooperation of all joint owners in order to sell the asset, i.e. stock certificates. If a joint owner decides not to cooperate in the sale of the joint­ ly held asset, this asset will be “unavailable" to the Medicaid applicant and as such would not be counted as an asset in determining the appli­ cant's Medicaid eligibility. THIS ARTICLE A OTHER INFORMATION MAY BE VIEWED AT WWW.SIEGELHUDSON.COM THS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage trade by James L Hooker and Christine A Hooker, husband and wife, to Bank One. NA. mortgagee, dated May 31. 2000 and recorded June 7. 2000 in Liber 1045, Page 292. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Nine and 14/100 Dollars ($151,799.14) including interest at the rate of 9.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foredosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1.XX) p m. on July 10,2003 The premieaa ass tocatod-in-ihe-lewrtehip'dR Thomappie. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as Beginning at a point on the North section line; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds East. 800 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, parallel with the West lint of said Section 289.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 sec­ onds East, parallel with the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19. 256.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 289.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds West on said North line 256.00 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA* §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shaR be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated Juno 5,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. NA . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 . Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 6/5 - 7/3 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard E. Shmew. a single man (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 7. 2000. and recorded on July 10, 2000 in Document #1046554 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated July 12. 2001. which was recorded on December 10, 2001, in Document #1071051 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN AND 96/100 doMars 4$ZM6L9BLJttAjdkv jnlerest at 0875% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ dded. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 p.m.. on July 31, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Block 9 of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Vitege. of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shaH be 6 month(s) from the date of su&i sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated: June 26. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 File #200319028 Team G (6/26-7/17) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTA1NED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - DefauN having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JOY SHERWOOD FAMH.Y UMTTED PARTNERSHIP. MORTGAGOR TO EASTERN SAVINGS BANK, FSB, 11350 McCormick Road. Ste 200, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Mortgagee dated October 11, 2002, and recorded in the office of the Register cf Deeds, for the County of Bany and State of Michigan, on October 22. 2002, as Document No. 1089930, of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR AND 18/100 ($559,134.18) DOLLARS including interest there­ on at 13.99% per annum. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sad mortgage or any part thereof. Now. there­ fore. by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute o* the State ol Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. July 24, 2003 at 1XX) p.m., said mortgage wii be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan. (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held). Which said premises are described as follows: AM that certain piece or parcel of 'and situate in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wit: File Number: 08-0059755 PAR r OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 27' 03* EAST, 1481 07 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 UNE OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 32 57* WEST. 175.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 56' 12* WEST. 332.92 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 115.89 FEET ON A 256.29 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 41 DEGREES 13* 08“ EAST, 114.91 FEET; THENCE NORTH 28 DEGR5ES 15' 50* EAST. 191.25 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 196.00 FEET ON A 401.08 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 42. DEGREES 15' 50* EAST. 194.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 15' 50* EAST. 75.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 194 77 FEET ON A 348 74 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 72 DEGREES 15' 50“ EAST. 192.25 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 94 34 FEET ON A 291.30 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 78 DEGREES 59' 10* EAST, 93.93 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19' 30* WEST. 336.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 18‘12* EAST. 300 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE; THENCE SOUTHERLY 495 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE TO A POINT NORTH 89 DEGREES 2T 03* EXST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 27' 03* WEST. 545 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO A 86 FOOT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS­ EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES THE CENTER­ LINE DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15' 50* EAST 939.73 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 7 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS EASEMENT. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44’ 10* EAST. 225.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 191.81 FEET ON A 274.75 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 69 DEGREES 44' 10* EAST. 187.94 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES 44 10* EAST. 50 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTHERLY 193.00 FEET ON A 298.87 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 31 DEGREES 14' 10* EAST. 189 66 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 44’ 10* EAST. 75.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 193.74 FEET ON A 317.16 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 30 DEGREES 14’ 1(T EAST, 190.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 266.09 FEET ON A 293.19 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 73 DEGREES 44' 1iT EAST. 257.08 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 15' 50* EAST. 284.67 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 232.60 FEET ON A 256.29 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 54 DEGREES 15' 50* EAST, 224.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 28 DEGREES 15' 50* EAST, 191.25 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 196.00 FEET ON A 401.08 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 42 DEGREES 15' 50* EAST. 194 0G FEET. THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 15' 50- EAST. 75.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 194 77 FEET ON A 348 74 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 72 DEGREES 15' 50* EAST. 192.25 FEET; THENCE NORTHESTERLY 94 34 FEET ON A 291 30 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BE, .RS NORTH 78 DEGREES 59' 10* EAST. 93 93 FEET TO REFERENCE POINT A THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19' 30* WEST. 336.12 FEET TO REFERENCE POINT B; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19' 30* WEST. 40.00 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS THE CENTER OF A 60 FOOT RADIUS AND THE END OF THIS EASEMENT. ALSO SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR PARK AND LAKE ACCESS RECOMMENCING AT REFERENCE POINT B AS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19’ 30“ WEST. 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 56 DEGREES 46' 19* EAST. 241 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE; THENCE NORTHER­ LY 260 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE TO A POINT NORTH 89 DEGREES 18' 12" EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 18' 12* WEST. 300 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING P.P.#08-014-007-002-20 The redemption period shall be ONE YEAR from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 5. 2003 ELAINE E. MAROIROSIAN (P33528) 1373 Balfour Grosse Pointe Park. •*' 18230 (313)881-0298 tS_ElRM ISA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING IQ GQLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION QBIA1NED W1LL BE USED FOR THAI PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR QFRCE Al IHENUMBERBELOW1FY0U ARE1NAGHYE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott J. Smelker. a single per­ son. to Fifth Third Bank, mortgagee, dated November 29. 2001 and recorded December 6. 2001 in document number 1070655, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage lhe sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eleven and 31/100 Dollars ($129,411.31) including interest at the rate of 6.625% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on July 17,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Thomappie. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 5 Acres of the following described par­ cel: beginning 15 Rods West of the Northeast cor­ ner of section 13 .Town 4 North . Range 10 West, Thomappie Township. Barry County . Michigan , for the place of beginning; thence South 26 2/3 rods; thence West 45 rods; thence North 26 2/3 rods; thence East 45 rods to the place of begin­ ning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 12,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 200.0892 Pub: i/12-7/10 0M2TT3A Notice of Mortgage Fc—pfoeyre Sate THIS ARM IS A DEfr COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. . MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andrew John Goodrich and Melissa Goodrich, husband nd wife (original mortgagors) to Option Ono Mortgage Corporation. a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 30. 2001. and recorded on February 20. 2002 in Instrument #1075246 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED NINETY-THREE AND 64/100 doHars ($61,493.64). including interest st 9.900% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1 X)0 p.m., on July 10,2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 35. Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, thence West on the Section line 5 chains thence North 5 chains 34 links, thence East 5 chains to the East section line thence South 5 chains and 34 links to the place of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: June 5 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200319727 Team G (6/5-6/26) MQBTOAfiUMl BRANSDORFER & RUSSELL IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by DWAYNE AND KELLIE BAR­ CROFT. husband and wife. TO ALLIANCE FUND­ ING. a Division of Superior Bank. FSB. One Ramland Rd.. Orangeburg, NY 10962. dated December 1. 2000 and recorded wkh the Barry County Register of Deeds on December 11, 2000 in Instrument No. 1052814. Said Mortgage was assigned by an assignment to LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Indenture Trustee under the Indenture dated as ol 12/1/00 Series 2000-4. n/k/S LASALLE BANK. NX. 909 Httten Ridge. Irving. TX 75038. by an assignment dated December 15. 2000 and recorded wkh tos Barry County Register of Deads on April 8, 2002 in Instrument No. 1077840. By reason al such default ths undersigned elects to dectere foe entire unptod amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with. At the date of this notice foam is oteknad to be due for principal and interest, al foe rate of 11.875% adjustable per annum on said mortgage the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN AND 71/100 DOLLARS ($128,747.71). No auk or pro­ ceeding at tew haa bean Inettutod to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sate contained in aaid mortgage end foe statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided h said mortgage, and al legal coots, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing attorney's teas stowed by law. aaid mortgage will bo torodoood by sate of foe mortgaged prem­ ises at pubic venue to the hi^wot bidder at foe County Courthouse in Hastings, the piaoe of hold­ ing the Circuit Court within the County of Bany, City of Hastings on, July 24, 2003, al 1XJ0 pjn., focal time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Pubic Ads d 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) ths redemption period shall be six (6) months from ths date of foe fore­ closure sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. The promises covered by said mortgage Is atoated in the Township of Cartton, County of Barry, State of Mchigan. and more fuky daacribod aa: A PARCEL OF LAND M THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 20. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE EAST ON NORTH SECTION UNE 334 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 210 FEET; THENCE WEST 334 FEET; THENCE NORTH 210 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. LASALLE BANK. N.A Assignee of Mortgagee. Dated: June 12.2003 Water J. Ruaeel (P19781) BRANSDORFER & RUSSELL 161 Ottawa Ave.. NW, Suite 411-S Grand RapfoS, Ml 48503 (616) 774-8422 :MtgSal (7/10) 8YN0P8M OF THE RMULAR BMIkKI OF TWi JOHNSTOWN TOWNBMP BOARD JUNE 11, was Al Board Mombers present. Complaint received from Long Lake residents regenflng zoning to desn up ares. Approvsd agenda. Mfciutoe ot pre«4ous mesdng accepted aa prMed. Accepted Plan #1 tor Are Department Ineurerce. Supervisor given permwsion to attend MTA Wortshop. Audi report preeantod. Treasurer's report accepted as printed. Approved contract with Joyce Foondto as Asssrsor. Approved payment of vouchers. Jww Doster. Ctork Attested to by: Robert Mack. Supervisor mbbii Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela K. Davis, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 29.2002. and recorded on May 30. 2002 m Liber Document No. 1081428 in Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUN­ DRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 73/100 dollars ($82,225.73), including interest at 9.710% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 1XX) PM. on July 17. 2003 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 102 of the Plat of Mix Addition to Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 69. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated June 12. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File # 200310241 Team H (6/12H7/3) wmeeof FORfHOMWMIF MQHIGAQESALf - Mu* tw nve« In tnn tarms and condHona ot * oaMS Land s^cmract oareo oeptemoer v, lawir maos uy ■--------- Q «>»!■;_ — _ a UI r kJ lUBaMa jamas u. wimams ano aNiavrino m. wsaams. orso Joate Lane, Middtevkte, Barry County, MteNgan, Mortgagor, unto Paul Jeplawy and Diann I Jepiawy, and a Judgment of rmectoeure having boon entered In the Bany County Cbcuk Court, Paul Jopiawy and Diann Jopiawy v. James B. WiBams and Mavrina Williams. Cass No. 02 782 CH, and a certified copy of said Judgment having been recorded on May 22, 2003, in Document 1104889, Bany County Register of Deeds, and upon which Land Contract there is ctelmod to bo due and unpaid at the date of this Notice, for prin­ cipal wd interest ths sum of $152,182.78. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover foe debt secured by said Land Contract or any part fooreof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate of foe State ol Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 1.00 p.m. local time, said Land Corwact wil be foreclosed by s sate at pubic auction, to foe hignest bidder or bidders, tor cash, at foe oate door of foe Barry County Courthouse, 200 W. 8fte, Hastings, Michigan, that being foe pteoo where foe Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held, of foe premises described in said Land Contract, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay foe amount duo, as aforesaid, on such Land Contrect. with fos interest thereon at 8 per annum and al legal coats, charges and expenses, including foe attorney fees stowed by tew, and ateo any sum or sums which may be paid by foe undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its mtorest in foe premises, which said premises is located at 3745 Joste Lane. Middleville. Michigan, and described as; Unit 11 of Whitewater Estates, a condominium according to foe Master Deed dated 3/1W97, and recorded 3/18/97 in Bany County Register of deeds, Uber 688, page 426 and known as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 10. Subject to easements, reservations, restric­ tions and limitations of record, if any, Irving Township, Bany County, Michigan. During the six months immediately following the sate, foe property may bo redeemed. This is an attempt to coked a debt. Any information obtained win be used tor that purpose. Dated: Juno 4. 2003 DOORN BOS & HOE KSEMA Attorneys tor Paul ano Diann Jopiawy Douglas Doombos (P25171) 2932 East Paris. SE Grand Rapids. Ml 48512 (616) 857-4950 (7/3) 0M22W' 0VSEU10 �Page 16 - Thursday. June 26. 2003 - The Hastings Banner rCOURT own 6 PERSON HOT TUB: good condition. $1,695. Electric ALLEGAN 400 GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE is now accepting appli­ cations. Must be 18 to apply and able to pass random drug test, will train. Call (269)795-7388. FREE GRANTS: never re­ pay, government and pri­ vate sources. $500-$500,000 home repairs, home pur­ chase, education, business, non-profits. Phone live oper­ ators 9am-9pm, MonaaySaturdav. 1-800-339-2817, ext 62112. PART TIME SECRETARY/ SALES COUNTER HELP NEEDED AT FREEPORT ELEVATOR: 2 full days a week and 2 or 3 Saturdays a month (till noon). Please ap­ ply in person at the Freeport Elevator office M-F, 8am5pm or Saturday, 8am-noon. Russell M. Waters, Jr.. 33, of Delton was sentenced in Bany County Circuit Court May 22 to six months in jail and two yean proba­ tion for second degree child abuse, a foeryear felony. He was given credit for one day served. If be is successful on probation, the bal­ ance of his jail sentence will be suspended. Walers earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of the charge of habitual offender, third notice. His attorney. Carol Dwyer, said that Waters misses seeing his children and they miss him. She said Waters has been allowed to see them under supervision of the mother. "She wants him to see them much more frequently but times that are convenient to her are not convenient for him." Dwyer said. "If goal is to protect the children from his behavior, can’t that be met with having anoth­ er supervisor other than mother?" Bany County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said Waters’ boys are already acting out wim violence. "I assume they learned it from their parents and from him." Fisher said. "It didn't just come out of the blue. I don't want him to have any more leverage in the family. Maybe he's a good parent other than this one incident I don't know." Waters said. "I love my boys. I know what ANTIQUE MARKET: SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH. BE YOUR OWN BOSS: Control hours! Increase in­ come! Excellent $$$ Potential full training. Free info. Call or visit www.vista2succesa, or 1-888-764-5763 EXHIBITORS, SHOW IS RAIN OR SHINE. SEVEN BLDGS PLUS OUTSIDE CANO­ PIES. 730AM-4PM AT THE FAIRGROUNDS RIGHT IN ALLEGAN, ML $3 ADM. wwwolleganantiquesxom U WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies A Lotus, Aquat­ ic plants, Goldfish & Koi, lin­ ers, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kala­ mazoo, Caledonia. (616)6981030. Open Mon.-Fii, 9am530pm; Sat, 9am-2pm. LOVE N CARE AFC Home now has openings. We give loving care to our communi­ ties elderly women, call (269)948-2534. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME- $700 includes elec, gas, washer A dryer, new stove & ref. Rose (269)623­ 8354 ALL APARTMENTS AVAILABLE NOW: In downtown Hastings- large Ibd apartment ground­ floor, $450 deposit required, utilities not included; 2bd upper- Wayland, $535 de­ posit required, utilities not induded; Studio apartment in Wayland, $400 deposit reS'red, utilities not induded. 1 616-710-1612 or 269-795­ 2390 leave message, calls will be returned alter 6pm. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom in the country. Large yard, no pets, $525 plus security. (269)948-8943 // 2000 BANK REPO: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath, extra dean, $33,000 owed. Payments as low as $299 a month. Call to­ day, Meadowstune Homes, (269)948-2387 HOMES ON LAND: Mead­ owstone homes is now offer­ ing new Ac used homes on land. Payments as low as $399 a month to qualified buyers. All credit applica­ tions accepted. Call today to qualify-, (269)948-2387. LIQUIDATION SALE: new 2001/2002 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save GARAGE SALE: Saturday, 9am-3pm. Plus size women clothing, furniture and more. 431 W. Colfax, Hastings. NEIGHBORHOOD SALES: 26TH, 27TH A 28TH. Wood­ school Rd., Freeport, 9am5pm. Rain dates, July 3rd, 4th A 5th 10th 11th A 12th SKILLED TRADES: Jour­ neyman Machine Repair. Journeyman Machine Repair or equivalent needed to maintain mechanical preci­ sion machines both manual and CNC Must be self-moti­ vated, work well with others MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ and have own tools. First ble for immediate occupan­ shift opening with competi­ cy. All homes at cost. Save thousands, lyr. free lot rent tive pay and benefit package offered. Send resume and to qualified buyers. Located inside the Meadow Stone salary requirements to: Bliss mobile home park. Meadow (□earing Niagara, Inc. 1004 Stone Homes, behind Seif E. State St, Hastings, MI 49058. Email crog«bcnChevrolet (269)948-2387 usa.com. Fax: (269)948-3310. EOEM/F. NEW COUCH: less than lyr. old, custom designed, oversized floral love seat, both sides recline, $1,200. (269)948-7921 oak floor, 2347 patio, (269)948­ FOR SALE Lovely 3 bed­ room home in quiet neigh­ borhood. Home has been completely redone, perfect condition, finished base­ ment. Call (269)945-4231 for appointment HASTINGS: Price reduced on this 3 bedroom ranch with 2 stall garage on a large wooded lot $101,000. Rod­ ford Realty, (616)874-8188 or (616)866-7056. /■<M H FOR HOUSE CLEANING: ONE DAY SALE, Friday, June 27th 8am-5pm, 625 W. Bond St., Hastings. PINE LAKE NEIGHBOR­ HOOD GARAGE SALES: several homes, something for everyone. Friday, 9am5pm A Saturday, 9am-1pm. West of Delton off Doster Rd. Follow the signs. 1983 CHEVY 4X4 WITH PLOW, ASKING $3,500 OBO. (269)945-4759 leave message or (616)299-2342 I did was wrong." The mother of the boys said, "I want him to get help so my kids can be safe. I don't have a problem (“nth another supervising the vis­ its). depending on who that would be." Fisher said be would not have a problem thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! 1 left! (269)948-2387, Meadow­ stone Homes. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: HASTINGS: Very large 1 Non contested divorce with or without children. Call bedroom apt, renovated 2nd fir, one or two people, no (616)345-1173. dogs, $500 per month plus LAKE ODESSA CARPET elec (269)948-2896. CARE: professional carpet A upholstery cleaning at af­ HOUSE FOR RENT ON fordable prices, 10yrs experi­ ALGONQUIN LAKE 1600 ence, fully insured. We use sq. ft, 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 truck mounted equipment bath 1 car garage, new win­ and our soft wa ter, no elec­ dows, paint; flooring, year tricity needed. Satisfaction round lease, $750 per month guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ (517)676-5256. ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa A Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.2 FAMILY, 2384 Barber Rd. Sat (616)374-3035. Wooden trellis, school desk, lot of misc items. Fri & Sat, June 27 A 28,9am-5pm. 3 BEDROOM BRICK house 2 FREE GARAGE ’ SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. PINKERTON SECURITY: 1 full-time A 1 part-time Se­ curity Officer needed imme­ diately for work in Middle­ ville. Must be willing to work weekends and nolidays and flexible with scheduling. Starting wage of $850/hr., uniforms are pro­ vided and training is paid. Discounts available on GM vehicle purchases. Must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED and no felony or misdemeanor convictions. Must contact Mike Crilly in Security: (269)795-3364. To apply AA EOEM/F/D/V CASE MANAGER POSI­ TION: "this position pro­ vides the opportunity to work within a growing men­ tal health agency to serve the developmentally disabled and mentally ill populations. The position requires crea­ tivity and flexibility as well as tne ability to function in a team atmosphere. Applicant must possess a bachelors de­ gree in human services (Le., social work, psychology). Responsibilities include out­ reach, referral, counseling of clients and their families, su­ pervision of persons in com­ munity settings, liaison with licensing agencies, and maintenance of records. A car is required. Send resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Authority, 915 West Green Street, Hast­ ings, Michigan 49058. No phone calls. EOE. DRIVER: additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 with it either as long as the supervisor was someone acceptable to the mother. In other recent court business: • William J. Anders, Sr., 30, of Delton, was sentenced to one year in jail for each convic­ tion and three yean probation for operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and drugs while an occupant less than 16 yean of age was in the vehicle, second offense; oper­ ating a vehicle while his driver's license was suspended or revoked, second offense; and failure to report an accident. The sentences are to run concurrently. If be completes probation successfully, his jail sen­ tence will be suspended. Anders eartier pleaded guilty to all the charges. He was already serving probation for domestic violence. Anders told Fisher he was grateful for the what the court and probation department has done for him He give all rhe credit to God for turning his life around. He said his life was a living example what can be done if a person follows through with in-house treat­ ment like the mission-program he is in. “My problem is drugs and alcohol," Anders said. "I wish I had done it 10 yean TELEPHONE PROFESSIO­ NAL: local transportation company seeks individual with strong phone skills. Wage commensurate with experience, part time/full time. Send resume to: HBL P.O. Box 1991, Grand Rap­ ids, MI 49501 or e-mail re­ sume tax hbigrandrapidagyahoo.com. WORSHIP LEADER/ YOUTH MENTOR: First United Methodist Church of Hastings is seeking to ex­ pand its ministry team through the addition of Wor­ ship Leader/Youth Mentor to its staff. Involves working with Pastor, staff and Wor- ago" • Charles M. Trout, 46, of Hastings, was granted a motion for a lower bond of $100,000 from $200,000 He will go to trial Aug. 18 for selling/manufacture of metham­ phetamine; operatingfruaintaining a laborato­ ry involving hazardous waste; conspiracy to operating/maintaining a laboratory involving hazardous waste; and possession of metham­ phetamine. ma, scripture, video and oth­ er special effects. Position al­ so involves working with youth in developing their spiritual maturity. Key re­ quirements of the position include: Depth of maturity in your own faith. Theology ana belief philosophy com­ patible with Methodist faith. Quality vocalist and instru­ mentalist, Leadership skills, Strong communication skills, Knowieage or rower rotnt or other video presentation programming, Keen aware­ ness of current trends in Christian music. Experience A desire to work wim youth A youth programming and Previous Worship Leader experience (desired). If you fed you are the individual for this opportunity please submit a resume, cover let­ ter, salary requirements and evidence of your qualifica­ tions to: Hastings First Unit­ ed Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St, Hastings, MI 49058, Attn: Brad Van Zyl Chair SPRC We will be ac­ cepting application* through July 15th, 2003. Position in­ cludes salary comparable with a 30+ hour work week commensurate with your ex­ perience. Benefit package in­ cluded. Hastings FUMC is an equal opportunity emptoyw. • Kaylyn M. Higgins, 20, of Middleville, was sentenced June 19 to 90 days in jail for selling or manufacture of marijuana, a fouryear felony. If she pays $1,000 in court costs, the bal­ ance of her jail sentence will be suspended. She received credit for one dsy served. Higgins was granted Holmes Youthful Trainee Status. Higgins eartier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of lhe charge of possession of cocaine and a second offense notice. Her attorney said that Higgins was drug free now and attending Alcoholica Anonymous meetings, very motivated and an excellent worker. The attorney said he thought she would turn things around and that he was proud of Higgins * POLICE'BE'AT Woman hurt in 3-car traffic accident HASTINGS — A three-car personal injury accident occurred at Center Street and Michigan Avenue Friday afternoon. June 20. Karen Pohja of Hastings was eastbound on Center Street when she failed to yield the right of way to a northbound vehicle on Michigan Avenue driven by Donna Brauer of Battle Creek. The collision forced Brauer's vehicle into a third car stopped on Center Street, driven by Cheryl Billings of Hastings, according to the Hastings Police Department. Iris Anderson, 67. of Dayton. Ohio, a passenger in Brauer's vehicle, was transported by Lansing Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Police said she received minor injuries. Indecent esposure complaint received HASTINGS — Hastings police are investigating an indecent exposure complaint that occurred at the playground area of Northeastern School last Wednesday, June It, at 3:4$ pjn. A white male described as 20 to 30 yean old approached and exposed himself to a 10- year-old playing at the playground, police said. Officen searched the immediate area but were unable to locate a suspect who was described as heavy set with a very short haircut wearing tan-colored shorts and a white Tahirt with lettering. The suspect left the area walking toward the south side of the school. Police are asking anyone with information to call their office at (269) 945-5744. Man arrested for stealing glass frames HASTINGS—A 28-year-old Hastings man was arrested and charged with retail fraud Tuesday, June 24, for taking a pair of eyeglass frames valued at $150 from Pearl Vision located at 810 W. State Street, said Hastings Police Department The theft occurred last Thursday, June 19 at 5 p.m. while Christopher Mickinkle wail­ ed for his wife, who was having an eye exam. Pearl Vision personnel contacted police and filed a complaint about the stolen frames. They said they saw Mickinkle looking at the frames and found them milling after he left the store, police said. Shortly thereafter, Peart Vision had communications with Rxopdcal where the couple requested lenses for the frames, police said. The frames were inside Mickinkle's pocket when officen confronted him. Mickinkle was released on a personal recognizance bond. A pre-trial hearing was set for July 22. Local man charged with domestic violence HASTINGS — A 30-year-pld Hastings man was arrested and charged with domestic viol ure Friday, lune 20. I S ” ■>, e-T ~ ■ Bai., Jounty Central Dispatch sent officers to West Woodlawn Apartments around 4.04 ajn. when they found a 24-year-old victim crying hysterically and laying in a fetal posi­ tion on the cement porch of the apartment, Hastings Police Department said. Witnesses said Brian R. Smith arrived home from work intoxicated and became angry when the victim refused to get up from bed. Smith became verbally and physically abu­ sive and threatened to kill her, police said. Before police arrived. Smith reportedly did extensive damage to interior apartment doors. He was taken to Barry Comity Jail, police said. The victim declined contact with the Bany County Victim Services Unit He was released on a personal recognizance bond. A pre-trial was scheduled for July 15. Nashville man killed in car-truck crash BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — A fatal traffic crash occurred at the irurrarrtion of Dowling Road and North Avenue last Wednesday, June 1$, at 8:39 ajn., said MirJiigmt Stale Police at the Hastings Post Patrick D. Hagon, 33, of Nashville was pronounced dead al the scene by AeroMed. Hagon was southbound on North Avenue when he struck a vehicle driven by Ashley Hom, 18, of Delton as she traveled west on Dowling Road. Hom failed to yield to Hagon's pickup truck. Trooper Kelly Linebaugh said. Hagon '» truck left the road after the collision and rolled over. Ute impact partially eject­ ed the unrestrained driver. The truck landed on top of him, linebaugh said. Hom was treated at Pennock Hospital and released the next day. Akohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash, be said, but Hagon was not wearing a seat belt Ammonia leak routs nearby residents ROXAND TOWNSHIP — Residents were evacuated Monday, June 23. at 10-J7 ajn. when a tank containing 1 JtXX) gallons of anhydrous ammonia began leaking after it railed over. The driver of a pickup track hauling the tank was beaded eastbound on Eaton Highway and turned south co Gates Road. He cut the corner too close, which caused the tank to strike a bank and turn over. The impact caused a leak from the tank valve. The driver, Shane Merryfield, 18, of Sunfield was not hurt A small percentage of ammonia was lost The Charlotte Haz-Mal Team repaired the leak. The ammonia was offloaded into another tank and transported from the area. Residents were allowed to returned to their homes later in the day. Police believe dead man took own life HOPE TOWNSHIP — A man was found dead outside a residence in the Walled Lake, Delton area. Preliminary reports from the scene indicate the death was a suicide, said Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Post. Police said they don't know if the man lived in the house. The incident is under investigation. FOR SALE: 1998 Starcraft folding camper, 14ft., sleeps 8, queen/king size beds, lots of storage, screen room, rare­ ly used, like new condition, $5,000. Call (269)945-9753. FOR SALE: 73 Wmnebago motorhome. Dodge 440, $1,000 OBO. (269)672-7395 Call us at 945-9554 for BANNER CLASSIFIEDS I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday June 26. 2003 - Page 17 Hastings Middle School honor roll announced (Sixth, six-weck marking penod ending June 6) Eighth grade High Honors: (grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0) — ’Kayla Angeletti. ’Jennifer Bassett. Seth Beduhn. ’Jason Bies. Katie Borner, •Hannah Buckles. ’Margaret Buehl. ’Sheila Carpenter. ’Taylor Casarez. Alyssa Case. Hannah Case. Stephen Case. ’Beth Christiansen. Tyler Clem. Shecna Clemens. ’David Cole. ’Zachary Connor. Jason Cook, •Kelly Cumannan. Rachel Czajkowski. •Ceaira Davis. ’Kayleigh Delcotto. Ashley Devries. ’Kristina Dobbin. Tasha Dull, •Carrie Eagle. ’Tiffany Edwards. ’Jesse Ellwood. Kristen Falconer. ’Erin Huke. Cory Gifdner. Jonathan Garrett. ’Catherine Gillihan, ’Ashley Hartman. Lauren Hartman, •Gregg Hasman. ’Rebecca Hill, Scott Homrich. ’Bradley Horton. ’Lacie Hughes, •Rachael Iler. ’Amy Ingle. ’Lindsay Kam, •Amy Kidder. ’Bradan King. Lacy Lancaster, Jacob Lumbert. Kalee Lydy. Seth Mansfield. Stephanie Maurer. ’Katec McCarthy. Michael McGandy. ’Nikole Meade. Derek Miller. Amanda Mueller, ’Alexandria Neii, ’Jacqualynn Northrop. ’Danielle Oakland. Justine Peake. Thomas Peck. ’Leanne I Tait, ’Isaak Ramsey. Brandon Roberts. Alexandria Rugg. Tyler Ryan. ’Dana Shilling. ’Lindsay Sours. ’Jessica Steil. Dakota Storey. Erika Swartz. Matthew Teunessen. ’Kaylie Thomas. Amanda Thomas. Timothy Varner. •Jerin Voshell. ’Molly Wallace. ’Raymond Westfall. ’Scott While. Kyle White. ’Katlyn Wilson. ’Daven Winans and Jessica Wotchko. Honors: (GPA 3.1 to 3.49) — Jessica Burch. Nathanael Burgett. Ashley Chewning, Jonathan Curtiss. McKenzie Densmore. Kelcey Edwards. Mitchell Gahan. Merissa Greenfield. Erich Iberle. Alexander Kimble. Shandi Kosbar. Kaitlin Mason. Markee McDade. Sy Overmire. Sierra Rathbun. Justine Robbins. Danielle Schwartz. Addison Singleterrv. Anna Symonds and Amanda Welch. ' AAA, ATPA offer free vehicle theft protection It’s free, harmless to your vehicle, easy, and quick, and could save you money and the frustration of being one of the more than 143 Michigan motorists whose vehicles are stolen each day. AAA Michigan, in partnership with the Michigan Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA), is fighting auto theft by offering vehicle window etching at lhe Auto Club’s Battle Creek Branch. 778 W. Columbia, cm Thursday. June 26. Etching will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting). This community service is available to every­ one. “Etching a vehicle’s glass is a low-cost, highly effective way to help keep Michigan’s auto theft rate going down." stated Robert J. Vogt, manager of AAA Michigan Claim Investigations. ‘This is the eighth year we’ve teamed up with the ATPA to offer etching, one of the most worthwhile community rela­ tions and theft prevention programs we know.’’ Last year nearly 2.200 cars were etched at AAA locations statewide, and more than 26.000 since the program began in 1995. Both AAA Michigan and law enforcement feel this program has had a significant impact on lhe problem. According to lhe ATPA, etched vehicles are 29 percent less likely to be stolen. In 2001. the last full year for which figures are available, auto thefts in Michigan fell 2.9 percent, from 53.889 in 2000, to 52.310. It was the T th drop in the last 15 years. Between 1986. wnen the ATPA became active, and 2001. Michigan thefts have dropped more than 27 percent. At lhe same lime, thefts nationally have risen .2 percent. Protecting your vehicle is simple. A minia­ ture copy of its identification number (or VIN) is permanently etched into the wind­ shield. side windows and rear window. The process does not harm lhe window or detract from the vehicle’s appearance. Stickers are also placed on each front side window, iden­ tifying the vehicle to would-be thieves that it has been protec ted. “Etching is designed to make it hard for chop-shop operators to sell the glass for use in other vehicles, and it means they must replace lhe identified glass before any etched vehicle can be resold illegally." Vogt added. Vehicle etching is offered only in dry Honorable Mention: (3.0-3.09) — Jennifer Bateman. Emily Benningfield, William Davis. Richard Edwards. Vanessa Garza. Samantha Gonsalves. Jacob Johnson. Kristina Kaufman. Jordan Prucha, Brandy Rancour. Bryan Skedgell. Kyle Stevens. Brittney Sutherland and Christopher Wymer. Seventh grade High Honors: (3.5 to 4.0) — ’EHiol Anderson, • Kevin Armstrong. ’Joseph Amen. ’Daniel Auer. Hollie Baker. Boon Basler. Kimberly Beck. Kesha Bolton. ’Ryan Bosma, ’Melissa Brill, Anthony Brooks, •Heim Bustame, ’Robert Cady. ’Ryan Cain. •Amanda Cappon, Calli Carpenter. Deanna Carpenter, ’Rebecca Christensen. ’Nicholas Converse, ’Jesse Cook. ’Curtus Cowles. Jessica Crouch. Joseph Czajkowski. ’Rebecca Davis. Jeanette DDavis. Jacquelin Davis. Ellie Devroy, Meagan Donavan. •Corey Doxtader. Patrick Dreyer. ’Sara Dunkelberger. Andrea Eaton. ’Ashley Eerdmans. ’Miranda Fay. John Feldpausch. •Kathleen Hetcher, ’Kelly Frame. April Franklin. ’Jami Franson. ’Ellen Frey. •Matthew Gardner. Trevor Gerber, Patrick Gillespie. ’Breanna Girrbach, Stephanie Glass. ’Casey Goodenough. Lisa Gorodenski, ’Emily Graybill. ’Robert Hamel. Amber Hammond. ’Eric Haney. Garrett Harris, ’Brittany Hartman. Stephen Haynes. ’Shane Henry. ’Sarah Heuss, Allison Hodges, Thomas Hoffman. Ashleigh Holley, Sarah Holman, Cody Hom. Brittany Howell, David Jacksoii, Christopher James, Joshua Jevicks, ’Kailee Jordan. ’David Kendall, ’Khalen Laubaugh. ’Brittany Lepard, •Carson Letot, ’Megan Lipstraw. ’Brendan Lomas, Kelsey London. Kimberly Main. Kevin Marr. ’Ricky Mathis, ’Ashley Maurer. Megan McClelland, Derrick McKee, Thomas McKinney. Alyssa Mills, Terra Nassif. •Thomas Newton, ’Katherine Partridge. •Brad Peterson, ’Gary Pleyte, ’Kenneth Quick. ’Sara Radant, ’Jordan Rambin. •Emily Rappaport, Max Raymond. Tory Roberts, Shanda Romaine, Nicole Roscoe, Ashlynn Roth. ’Christopher Sanders. ’Tara Schoessel. Chelsea Siska. ’Joseph Sleevi. •Chelsey Snyder. ’Brittney Soya. Emilee Strickler. ’Samantha Tahias, ’Stephen Tolger, ’Eric Treadwell. ’Hayley Tuinstra. •Audrey Valentine. ’Ryan Vogel. ’Justin von der Hoff. ’Audrey Wakley. Justin Wanland. Jason Washbum. JacobWescott and AlecWilcox. Honors: (3.10 to 3.49) — Owen Anderson. Brandon Cross. Haley Girrbach. Page Kienzle. Jennifer Komoelje. Steven Lambert. Andrew Matthews. Tiffany McCloud. Lindsey McNally, Nicholas Meinke. Nichole Moser. Tara Pennepacker. Tara Pleshe. Leslie Pumford, Wesley Semler. Colby Wise. Hannah Wood and Gregory Woodmansee. Honorable Mention: (3.0 to 3.09) — Chanda Archambeau. Austin Baade. Joshua Bare. Kacey Cheney. Matthew DeBoil. Nathaniel DeDecker. Brittany Gibson. Cassandra Huver. Cory Jewett. Jamie Kirchen, Kristi Mays. Jeremy Rogers, Kelsey Stevens, Kevin Taylor. Sylvia Teixeira. Danielle Thompson and Christopher While. Mikolajczyk. ’Morgan Miller. ’Tiffany Miller. Adam Miller. ’Emily Moore. Steven Nesbit:. ’Tess Nugent. Melissa Pennington. •Jennifer Phillips. ’Sarah Phillips, ’Megan Power. Gregory Roath. Steven Safic. Kathryn Sanders. ’Dane Schils, Preston Schwartz. Kaitlyn Semler. ’Kyleigh Sheldon. ’Molly Smith. Robert Steinke. Ambric Storey. ’Lee Swartz. ’Alyssa Thornton. ’Shelby Winans. Aaron Wright and Stephanie Wymer. Honors: (3.10 to 3.49) — Andrew Bolton, Aaron Dipp. Amber Greer. Adam Hodges. Christina Hoffman. Justin Jevicks. Larry Lake. Ashley Lancaster. Anna McNally. Kourtney Meredith. Ashliegh Penny. Amber Shepler. Adam Skedgell. Bryce Spurgeon, Kim Webb and Rachel Zalewski. Honorable Mention: (3.0 to 3.09) — Kaylec Alexander. Mitchell Borden. Trent Brisboe, Heidi Buskirk. Timothy Clemens. Josey Curcio, Megan Delcotto, Trevor Depew. Danielle Elzinga, Chris Floyd. Nathan Hinkle. Chelsic Hughes. Trenton Johnson. Sheena Kelley, Sarah Kidder. Ethan Kilboum. Joshua Lemon. Samantha McPhail, Naomi Mead, Michelle Mills, Katie Sixth grade (Fourth nine-week marking period ending June 6) High Honors: (3.5 to 4.0) — Maegan Adams. Kacy Anderson. Keith Anderson. •Sara Archambeau. Lindsay Azevedo. Dustin Bateson, Jason Baum. ’Ashley Benton. Jyssica Blantz, Charity Boucnard. ’Sarah Brandt. ’Barbara Buehler. ’Carmen Burlingame. ’Bryan Campbell. ’Robert Cathcart. ’Rachel Clevenger. ’Matthew Cooley, Branden Courtney. Alexis Craven, •KendaJ Darling. ’Charles Davis, ’Kayla DesVoignes. ’Leanne Dinges, Allison Eaton. Audrey Falconer. Katy Fluke, ’Heather Foote, ’Nicole Frantz. Nicole Gorodenski. •Taylor Gould, ’Bradley Hayden. Danielle Hobbs, ’Kacy Hooten, ’Alisha Howell. Timothy Huisman. Carson King. Courtney Larsen, Brenna Leedy. ’Timothy Lewis, Zachery Lloyd, ’Justin McComb. Rachael McFarland. ’Dylan McKay. ’Kazzi See THEFT PROTECTION, page 18 • Indicates all As or a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Couat/tyview uApayments IMMEDIATE OPENING • Senkx Independent living • 62 years and older • Spacious One Bedroom, Utitities Included • Community Room • Onsite Laundry • low Income Quailcations apply Cal lx personal appoiriment-26A6234CXX) 435 Scribner Sheet, Delon, Ml 49046 JusToffM43 Sy 0151S8M "IF WE DON'T HAVE IT. 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The church now is located near the southwest comer of Milo and Parker roads in southwestern Barry County. It will be moved approximately onequarter miie east of its current location and will be placed on the east side of lhe music building at the Farm Days show grounds. Dr. Prosper G. Bernard wrote in his book "Years Gone By" (1967. self-published) that lhe Milo Church was established as the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church of Milo on Nov. 22, 1889. The land was purchased for Ross Thomas (left) and Kory Brodbeck work on the demolition of the old office at the elevator. Woodbury Grains manager to start business over again by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The skyline of Woodbury Grains on M-66 has changed over the years and Ross Thomas been there for much of it. He currently man­ ages the elevator for the Brodbecks and is helping tear down the office he helped build 40 years ago. Back in the 1960s. Thomas and his father­ in-law. Howard Haddix, built the elevator for Howard’s cousin. Bud Haddix, who had an elevator business in Monroe. Mich., and wanted to expand. The land was purchased from Irvin Bates. The business was able to take advantage of government programs for grain storage. Ross’s wife. Janet Thomas, remembered some of the early days at the elevator. "One time lightning struck lhe elevator while Ross w as on a sky walk. A ball of light­ ning chased him across the walk and he was able to safely climb down a wooden ladder to the ground. Janet *aid just minutes before, a metal ladder had been put in place but Ross insisted on a wooden one. He escaped injury from the lightning, but some of co-workers were rolled across the cement by the bolt. Another year, the com was wet and heavy. The weight caused the dryer to fall over. Just moments before, the Thomas children had been playing in the sand where lhe dryer landed. Then lhere was lhe foggy Halloween of 1967. Janet said Ross was climbing on a lad­ der and lhe grip was wet. His hand slipped and he fell 30 feet, breaking both feet and dis­ locating his shoulder. Janet said the doctors told him he would never walk, but he proved them wrong. He still has a slight limp as a reminder of the accident. In 1967. the elevator was sold to Paul Allen and Dean Hyde was the manager . The elevator was later sold to American Bean and Grain, part of Archer Daniels Midland. They closed lhe place down a few years ago and lhe Brodbecks bought it. Owner Tim Brodbeck plans to build a new office and now' Ross has seen his involve­ ment in the business come full circle. When the I960 office has been tom down, he will help build a new one. S35 from Walter and Mattie Spalding and it had about 15 regular members at the time the land u’as purchased. The pastor. Rev. O.H. Perry, provided leadership and guidance to the small congregation as it built its new church. The current owner of the church is Gordon Champion, who is donating the historic build­ ing. Over the years the church has fallen into disuse and disrepair. The foundation is crum­ bling and part of the basement walls is being held in place with wood bracing. Most of the building has been gutted and remodeled so that farm wagons could be stored inside of the old church. Even though lhe ravages of time have taken a hold of lhe liny church, there are still rem­ nants of its former glory. The main entry way still has some of its original ornate glass and woodwork still intact, and the main frame of the building is still in fair shape. John Aukerman. project leader and show chairman for Prairieville Farm Days, said he would like to see the church become fully operational again with regular weekly galher- The Milo Church will be moved from the comer of Milo and Parker roads. The church was established on Nov. 22. 1889. ings and a full congregation. He said. "This is God’s project, not mine." A project of this size requires a lot of labor and money in order to succeed. The move will cost about $11,000 and the restoration will be at least another $20,000 according to Maggie. Volunteers with construction skills are needed to help lay the new foundation and rebuild the church. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Al® s THEFT PROTECTION, continued from page 17 driveway gates. Park in well-lighted areas. Place packages out of sight. Leaving portable CD players, cellular phones and other expen­ sive items in view invites theft. • Keep driver’s license, vehicle registration and any other identification with your address in your wallet or pursue, never in your car. Thieves use this information to find your home. Never keep your title in your vehicle. • Install an approved anti-theft device, such as an alarm or kill-switch, which may qualify for a discount on lhe comprehensive portion of your auto insurance. For example, AAA Michigan offers a 5 percent discount for etched vehicles and up to 10 percent for other anti-theft devices. • Auto theft tipsters can earn rewards. Call H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Theft) at (800) 242-HEAT. Since its inception, the hot­ line has received more than 6,010 calls, resulting in lhe arrest and prosecution of 2,622 car thieves and the recovery of 3,204 stolen vehicles valued at $37.6 million. The program has paid over $2.5 million to more than 1,600 tipsters. In addition. AAA Michigan is strongly committed to fighting auto theft fraud. Since 1984. when AAA Michigan's Claims Investigation Unit (CIU) was established, the company has successfully worked with law enforcement and community groups to deter fraud and save policyholders millions of dol­ lars. • Michigan ranked fourth nationally in total vehicle thefts in 2001. down from first piace in 1984. • While thefts in many counties are down, numbers are up in others. The lop five coun­ ties for vehicle theft, based on 2001 figures, are: Wayne 31.349 (-4.6 percent); Oakland. 3683 (-8.6 percent); Genesee. 3,302 (-10.2 percent); Macomb. 3.038 (+13.8 percent); and Kent. 1,359 (-9 percent). Calhoun County ranked 11 th with 541 vehicle thefts in 2001. up 2 percent. The record total for vehi­ A fund has been established to raise money to move the old church. Donations can be mailed to the First Federal Community Credit Union, Prairieville Farm Days Milo Church Restoration Fond. P.O. Box 174 Richland, MI 49083. To volunteer to help with the project or to get more information, call Bill or Maggie Aukerman al 269-623-2485. 99 CHEVY 1500 SPOR3IDE 4X4 5 3 V-4. 1 OWNER NEW T RES SHARP* 00 BUICK PARK AVE LEATHER 45K CD WONT LAST' $13,885 $13,995 02 PONTIAC TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE RAM AM? LIMITED PRODUCTION. CD CHANGER ONLY 1 100 MLES MUST GO" $30,888 00 GMC SONOMA EXT CAB 4X2 AUTO AS? 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Pontiac Giand Am (2002); 7. Dodge Neon (2001); 8. Plymouth Voyager (1994); 9. Dodge Stratus (2001); and 10. Chevrolet Caprice (1989). October is the busiest month for car thieves, and Monday is the day most thefts occur, says the ATPA. The most popular stolen car color is white. In addition to window etching, insured AAA members with comprehensive coverage and minor windshield damage can also use a free Harmon AutoGlass Windshield Chip & Crack Repair lent for service. AAA Michigan will waive the deductible for insured mem­ bers who seek repairs. •JUST ADD TAX. TITlF & LICENSE - REBATE TO DEALER W A C Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269) 948-8000 Today! www drelsbachmotors.com Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition GMC ■AT ARE PROFESSION*! GRAU Eric Drasboch. President Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Borne Signs. Soles Mon & Wed LXTfti 8 Tue Thu & Fn unhl 6 ScVttoy 2 Ryan Madden Sales Amy Piper, Soles Chris Silverman. Finance Mrg SEWGHWK; Mon 4 Wed 8-7 Tus. Thu & Fn 8-5 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-07-03.pdf 7a286507ad2f6c94c441dd8be6f3cb49 PDF Text Text Forsberg tells Yankee Springs history Buzz Youngs golf classic planned See Page 3 See Page 10 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Thf, Hastings 121S CHURCH ST HASIWtGS Ml «05» >893 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, July 3, 2003 VOLUME 150. No. 26 NEWS Four area fireworks displays scheduled V lent four fireworks dbpbyi «e planned for the Fourth of July weekend in the immediate area. Two of them are scheduled for the evening of Friday. July 4. at Gun Lake and at Algooquiu Lake. Both will get under way at dink. The Gun Lake Protective Association and the Barry and Allegan Sheriff Departments request that resi­ dents and visitors keep boats back at least 500 feet fr.m Murphy's Point, which is the shooting area, for safety and protection “If you support funding the fire­ works, please bonk your horn at the end of fhe display," said RoAnne Bnkob, secretary-treasurer of die Gun Lake Protective Association. Lake Odessa util have its fireworks only al dak on Sunday, July 6. the last night o'. the community's annual fair celebration. The July 4 display was efituisuned hecanae of costs associaied with Inbilky insurance. Thomapple Lake also win do a dis­ play. sponsored by Lode's Country Stere and the Trading Post, at dusk on Saturday. July 5. Hickory Corners will not have fire­ works at the Gilmore Car Museum on the Fourth of July and hasn't for the past 10 yean. Arts Council tells of summer hours The Thornapple Arts Council has announced new summer hours for July aa its downtown location at 117 State Fair lifts ban on rabbits Green Gables shelter seeks tax dollars by Mary McDonough Staff Writer by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Barry County Fair will allow rabbits after all this year. Since the middle of June, local 4-H clubs and members have been concerned about a ban prohibiting the transportation and show­ ing of rabbits at county fairs as a result of the monkeypox scare. In fact, on June 26 the Fair Board decided that since the Michigan Departments of Agriculture, Community Health and Natural Resources had not lifted the ban, the fair would not allow showing rab­ bits, cavies or pocket pets. Clubs, leaders and extension staff were scrambling to plan alternative activities when on Friday, June 27, the ban on rabbits was lift­ ed. The Fair Board then agreed to allow rab­ bits and cavies to be shown at the fair, but not pocket pets. The ban was originally issued to prevent monkeypox transmission. Bill Neal from the Barry County Agriculture Society told superintendents and leaders at a meeting June 30 that he appreci­ ated everyone’s cooperation through the diffi­ cult decision making process. "1 am happy the rabbis are back,” Neal said. “We hated to disappoint the 4-H kids and we are glad we don’t have to keep rabbits away this year.” Under this action, rabbits are again free to be displayed (including local and county fain), sold, transported and moved into and within the stale. However, the order and import ban are still in effect for prairie dogs and six other species: Gambian giant pouched rats; brush-tailed porcupines; dormice; rope and tree squirrels; a>id striped mice. "While there have been no confirmed cases of monkeypox illness in Michigan, we continue to investigate potential situations,” said Michigan Department of Community Health Director Janet Olszewski. "While rab­ bits no longer appear to be a risk for monkey- Proponents of a new domestic violence shelter kicked off an effort to obtain operat­ ing funds fn*n local municipalities by mak­ ing a presentation Monday to members of the Rutland Township Board and other local offi­ cials. The shelter needs $100,000 annually to operate; thus far some $40,000 has been raised. Hopes are to open the shelter this fall. “We can get it open with less than a full year’s funding,” local attorney Stephanie Fekkes said prior to Monday’s presentation. But eventually, the shelter will need a mini­ mum of $100,000 per year. That amount will primarily be used to pay for a resident manager and executive director. The manager will oversee the shelter’s oper­ ation while the director will provide adminis­ trative and fund-raising assistance to the Green Gables Haven board of directors. The 13-member board is the group directing fund­ raising efforts for the shelter. Quoting former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, Julie DeBoer of the Green Tne csre of theh rabbits is important to 4-H members.-Dee ♦o-e4ifting of the ban on the transporting of rabbits. 4-H members and their anima's will be part of the Barry County Fair July 12-19. pox transmission, we continue to urge people to take precautions to prevent the transmis­ sion of monkeypox from these other ani­ mals.” Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Dan Wyant and State Veterinarian Dr. Joan Amoldi said the action, while neces­ sary and prudent at the onset to ensure animal and public health, is good news for the state’s rabbit industry and fairs. "Ensuring animal health and preventing disease transmission from animals is one of the Michigan Department of Agriculture’s top priorities. As such, we must take threats like St, Hastings. The Arts Council open Wodnctday from noon to 7 pan., Thursday from 10 am. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 10 aan. to 5 pan. For any emergency, contact Coteen managing director. Hatchrry Building. Fish monkeypox extremely seriously and respond quickly to prevent or control potential impacts until more information is known.” Wyant said. "The best and latest information is that rabbits have not been involved in mon­ keypox transmission, so we can remove rab­ bits from the emergency order and ban. We appreciate the tremendous cooperation of our Michigan veterinarians, pet shops, animal shelters, rabbit owners/industry. and local and county fairs and exhibitions. We look forward to their continued support and cooperation.” Monkeypox is a viral disease of animals See RABBITS, page 2 Ans The 21st annual Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration and Veterans' Barbecue at Historic Charlton Park is scheduled for Friday, July 4. from 11:30 a.m. to 5 pan. This years celebration will begin with the flag raising ceremony at 11:30, led by Barry County Commissioner Ken Neil and American Legion Post #45 Commander and Hastings Mayor Pro Tern Robert L. May. The chicken barbecue, sponsored by Post #45, will run from noon to 4 p.m. in the Hatchery Park. 9 aan. to noon. Scenic Trail group meets Wednesday The Chief Noonday'Chapter of the North Country National Scenic Trail Walnut Grove. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer and wife Julie DeBoer will preside over old-fash­ win have its monthly meeting st 7 pan. Wednesday. July 9, al the Barry lbwnship Hall in Delton. Joan Young, from the National head­ ioned family games on the village green, starting at 1 p.m. Annual favorites include sack races, the waler relay, pie and watermel­ quarters. will join the group in her capacity as Lower Michigan trail coordmalor. For directions to the meeting on eating and the straw bale loss. Everyone is encouraged to bring a home­ made pie to be judged by an “expert” panel. Those who don't bring a pie may purchase and a map. go to the internet at www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/del- tonlmn. For more information, call Tom Garnett at 269/382-2561. On Saturday. July 12, at 9 asn., the Chief Noonday chapter of the North Julie DeBoer new director of chamber Country National Scenic Trail trill have a hike from Bridge Park to the north side of the On Preserve. This is about a 4.3 nrile hike (about 3.7 miles is in thewoods). which slso goes by a McDonald's for those needing refresh­ by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor On a volunteer basis, Julie DeBoer has been a community booster for a number of ment A link to a map to Bridge Park, which is on the southeast side of Battle Creek, can be found al years. Now. she will be receiving a paycheck for promoting the area on an official basis. Hired to serve as executive director of the 350-plus member Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. DeBoer begins her new duties July 14. She succeeds Kathy LaVictor who resigned because of personal www.cccd.net/BridgePics.hlml. More NEWS BRIEFS on next page Gables Haven board told those attending Monday’s meeting that “domestic violence is one of the root causes of virtually every major social problem we face in the nation today." DeBoer, who has directed the Victim Services Unit of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department for several years and has run a special “VALUES” program assisting victims of domestic violence, said she has seen domestic violence impact all areas of society. “It’s phenomenal to see how violence in the home transfers to many other avenues of life,” she said. According to Jan McKeough, also of the Green Gables Haven board, domestic vio­ lence impacts schools, results in lost lime on the job and lost wages for victims, incurs See SHELTER, page 3 Charlton Park gearing up for an Old-Fashioned 4th will be dosed Mondays and Tuesdays, an} win be Downey, PRICE 50C Barry County Parks and Recreation Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick three years ago dressed up as Unde Sam for the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration at Chartton Park reasons. DeBoer brings two decades of experience in leadership, communication, organization and creativity to the Chamber. See DIRECTOR, page 15 one at the auction beginning at 3 p.m. The Lansing Ramblers will entertain with Dixieland music throughout the day. In the village, the blacksmith and carpenter will be al work. Hand-cranked ice cream and bottom­ less mugs of lemonade will be available at the Bristol Inn. Admission to the event is free to Barry County residents and veterans and their fami­ lies. Those who don't fall into one of these categories can just bake a pie for the auction (one free admission per pie!). Otherwise, admission is $5 per adult. Tickets for the chicken barbecue are $6. or $3 for veterans and their families. For more information, call Chariton Park at (269) 945-3775. Chariton Park is located at 2545 South Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. �Page 2 - Thursday. July 3, 2003 - The Hastings Banner RABBITS, continued from page 1 and humans that occurs primarily in the rain forest countries of central and western Africa. Prior to its discovery in several Great Lakes States, it had never before been found in the Western Hemisphere Monkeypox appears to have entered the country via an infected Gambian rat, which then passed the virus to co-mingled prairie dogs in pct trade. Transmission can occur by direct contact, bites or closely shared air space. Physicians should consider monkeypox in persons with fever, cough, headache, myalgia, rash, or lymph node enlargement within three weeks after contact with prairie dogs. Gambian rats, brush-tailed porcupines, dormice, rabbits, rope squirrels, striped mice or tree squirrels. Veterinarians examining sick exotic animal species also should consider the possibility of monkeypox. Veterinarians should also be alert to the development of ill­ ness in other animal species that may have been housed with ill prairie dogs, Gambian giant rats or the other identified species. The following guidelines and recommen­ dations have been issued for persons who own any of the seven identified species of animals: • Persons with healthy prairie dogs, Gambian rats, brush-tailed porcupines, dormice, rope squirrels, striped mice or tree squirrels should minimize contact of these animals with people, and should watch these animals for symptoms such as eye discharge, respiratory symptoms, or a nodular skin rash. If signs of monkeypox develop, they should contact their local veterinarian or local health department to get specific instructions from the Michigan Department of Community Health. • Persons who choose not to keep healthy prairie dogs, Gambian rats, brush-tailed por- NEWS BRIEFS: Continued from front page Fountain series to resume July 11 The Friday* al the Fountain series will continue Friday. July 11, after a one-week hiatus because of the Fourth of July being the Friday of this week. Piny Ann Lea and Friends will perform Celtic folk music at the courthouse lawn from 11:30 aun. to 1 pun. July 11. but in the event of rain, will move to the Thornapple Ans Council building at 117 W. State St Fridays al the Fountain is co-sponsored by the Thomapple Ans Council and the City of Hastings. The remaining perform­ ances are as followed: • Joe Ward and the Youth Theatre Anglican Church sets July 4 service Saints Andrew & Matthias Independent Anglican Church, 2415 McCann Road, will have a 9:15 am. Holy Communion service this Friday, the Fourth of Inly. Special thanksgiving will be made to God for His many blessings on the people of United Stales. Service men and women who have given up their lives protecting America's freedom will be remembered in prayer. Also, prayer will be made for those cur­ rently in the armed farces .ind the leaders of our nation. All area residents are wel­ come to this service. For more information, call the rectory at 948-9327. Program, July 18. • Kitty Donohoe, luly 25. • The Thomapple Players, Aug. 1. • Matt Waaoba, Aug. 8. Sr. Citizen of Year wW be selected Hastings City Bank and the Barry County Commission ou Aging will spon­ sor the fifth annual “Senior Citizen of the Year award, which highlights contribu­ tions made by people ag-s 60 and older to civic and social life in Barry County. The award, which focuses on the posi­ tive benefits of remaining active while growing older, will be presented at the Commission on Aging Summer Picnic Aug. 8 at the new COA building in Hastings. Nominees should be ages 60 or older and resident of Barry County. Serious considc. arion should be given to the con­ tribution each nominee has nude to the Barry County community. Examples could inclade the type of activities the nominee has been involved in, how his/her involvement has benefited the community, and the number of people who have been affected by those contri­ butions. Nominarion forms are available at the Commission on Aging office or al Hastings City Bank. Nominations can be from individuals or groups. Past winners of the award have includ­ ed Kcnsmger Jones, Florence Marble, Joyce Weinbrecht, and last year's co-winners, Nyla Nye and Don Reid. Nominations should be sent to the Commission on Aging, 320 West Woodlawn Ave., Hastings 49058. All nominations must be postmarked no later than July 25. Art in the Park wfl be Saturday The Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission again will sponsor its annual Art in the Park Saturday, July 5. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine) in Lake Odessa's Village Park. . The event, now in its 29th year, annual­ ly attracts between 10,000 and 15.000 vis­ itors to Lake Odessa. One hundred and seventy-five artists have reserved their booth spaces this year. Visitors win find a wide variety of quality crafts, including ceramics, pottery, paint­ ing. wood working, dolls, floral arrange­ ments and more. The artists who are invit­ ed to prlkipate come from all over Michigan and surrounding stales, and ure srlecsed from hundreds of applicants. As always, a highlight of the event is the free entertainment all day long, as well as a wide array of food items. Garden Club planning tour The sixth annual home garden tour, “A Day in the Garden," is set for 9 cm. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19. ■ The event is sponsored by the Thornapple Garden Club and proceeds go to beautification of the Hastings area. “the Garden Thyme Market again will be pert of the tour, featuring vendors dis­ playing and selling garden art from 9 mu. to 5 pun. on the Barry County Courthouse lawn that day. The five area gardens on tour are those of: Bob and Mary Hodges, 11980 Bird Road. Dowling: Steve and Sharon Phillips, 11 IOS. Charlton Park Road; Ned and Rita Brown, 10050 E. Mill St; Dave and JaneU Pillars, 202 S. Park St, and Jan Tillbrooke, 711 E-, Bond St Tour tickets with maps are available in advance for $5 each in Hastings at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Alfresco and the Hastings Flower Shop. Tickets are available the day of the tour for $6 each at the Garden Thyme Market/Thomapple Garden Club booth. Children under 10 are free, and every child must be accompanied by an adult No strollers or wagons are permitted for safety reasons and out of consideration for the hosts. For more information, Benner. 269-945-2986. call Barb ‘Grief Recovery’ sessions slated Barry Community Hospice will offer a five-week "Grief Recovery” serie* to any area adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. The sessions will be held from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. on five consecutive Tuesdays, from July 15 through Aug. 12, at the howpice office, 450 Meadow Run. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the oppor­ tunity to discuss feelings in an open and supportive environment. There will be no charge for the pro­ gram. Those who warn to register or obtain more information may call the Barry Community Hospice Bereavrnert Department al 948-8452 or 1-800-254­ 5939. Birkholz office hours July 14 Slate Senator Patricia Birkholz has announced that she will conduct office hours from 9:30 to 11 tin. Monday, July 14, at Hastings City Hall, 201 E, State St. The senator’s ofice will be open to any­ one who lives within the boundaries of the 24th district, which includes all of Barry, Allegan and Eaton counties. cupines, dormice, rope squirrels, striped mice or tree squirrels, should contact their tegular veterinarian to arrange for humane euthana­ sia. The animal should not be buried, as the veterinarian should arrange for proper dispos­ al with assistance from state authorities. These animals are not to be released into the environment. • Persons with sick or deceased prairie dogs, Gambian rats, brush-tailed porcupines, dormice, rope squirrels, striped mice or tree squirrels should contact their local health department to get specific instructions from the Michigan Department of Community Health. These animals are not to be released into the environment and should not be buried. The Department of Natural Resources con­ tinues to caution individuals on the risk of releasing prairie dogs. Gambian rats and the other species into the environment. Dr. Stephen Schmitt, wildlife veterinarian at the Department of Natural Resources, said, “We certainly do not want monkeypox to become established in wildlife species tn Michigan. But this could happen if people were to release their prairie dogs or certain other pels into the environment. Therefore we urge all people to follow the guidelines issued by the state agencies." The Centers for Disease Control have answers to the commonly asked questions about monkeypox on their web site at cdc.gov. A few of these questions are printed here. What is monkeypox7 Monkeypox is a rare viral disease that occurs mostly in central and western Africa. It is called “monkeypox” because it was first found in 1958 in laboratory monkeys. Blood lasts for two to four weeks. Can you die from monkeypox? In Africa, monkeypox has killed between 1 percent and 10 percent of people who get it However, this risk would probably be lower in the United States, where nutrition and access to medical care are better. How do you catch monkeypox? People cartkAmeafcypoxffocKaiMmmal with monkeypox if they are biiteif bHf'they touch the anima's blood, body fluids or its rash. The disease also can spread from’person to person through large respiratory droplets during long periods of face-to-face contact or by touching body fluids of a sick person or objects such as bedding or clothing contami­ nated with the virus. How do you treat monkeypox? There is no specific treatment for monkey­ pox. In Africa, people who got the smallpox vaccine in the past had a lower risk of mon­ keypox. CDC has sent out guidelines explain­ ing when smallpox vaccine should be used to piotect against monkeypox. For example, people taking care of someone infected with monkeypox should think about getting vacci­ nated. Contact your state or local health department for more information. Where has human monkeypox been reported in the United States? As of June 14, a total of 81 persons with suspected monkeypox had been reported in Wisconsin (34), Illinois (19), Indiana (26), and Ohio (2). Monkeypox had been con­ firmed by laboratory tests in nine persons. At least 14 of the people with suspected mon­ keypox had been hospitalized for their illness; there have been no deaths related to the out­ break. The number of cases and states involved in the outbreak will likely change as tests of animals in Africa later found that ocher types of animals probably had monkey­ pox. Scientists also recovered the virus that causes monkeypox from an African squirrel. These types of squirrels might be the common host for the disease. Rats, mice, and rabbits can get monkeypox, too. Monkeypox was reported in humans for the first time in 1970. Is there monkeypox in the United States? In early June 2003, monkeypox was reported among several people in the United Stales. Most of these people got sick after the investigation continues. How did these people become infected with monkeypox virus? On the basis of preliminary investigations, it appears that most of the patients became ill after having close contact with infected prairie dogs the: had been purchased as pets. Traceback investigations have found a com­ mon distributor of exotic pets was where prairie dogs and Gambian giant rats were housed together in Illinois. The Gambian rats were shipped to the United States from having contact with pet prairie dogs that were sick with monkeypox. This is the first time that there has been an outbreak of monkeypox in the United States. What causes monkeypox? The disease is caused by Monkeypox virus. It belongs to a group of viruses that includes the smallpox virus (variola), the virus used in the smallpox vaccine (vaccinia), and the cowpox virus. What are the signs and symptoms of mon­ keypox? f fr In humans, the signs and symptoms of monkeypox are like txjse of smallpox, but usually they are milder. Another difference is th.it monkeypox causes the lymph nodes to sv/ell. About 12 days after people are infected with the virus, they will get a fever, headache, muscle aches, and backache; their lymph nodes will swell; and they will feel tired. One to three days (or longer) after the fever starts, they will get a rash. This rash develops into raised bumps filled with fluid and often starts on the face and spreads, but it can strut on other parts of the body too. The bumps go through several stages before they get crusty, scab over, and fall off. The illness usually Ghana. The shipment contained a large num­ ber of other small mammals that might have been the actual source of monkeypox. In addi­ tion, the possibility of human-to-human trans­ mission in some cases cannot be excluded at this time. What evidence is there that monkeypox virus causes these illnesses? The clinical features of the illness in U.S. patients - fever, headache, muscle aches, and rash - are consistent with those of monkey­ pox. There is also strong laboratory,evidence of monkeypox. Scientists at the Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, Wisconsin, recovered viral isolates from a patient and a prairie dog. Using an electron microscope, they found that the virus had the size and appearance of a poxvirus. Laboratory tests at CDC - including several PCR-based assays, serologic tests, electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and gene sequencing - confirmed these results and showed that the virus is Monkeypox virus. Has monkeypox previously been reported in the United States? No. Prior to the recent report of the disease in the United States, community-acquired monkeypox had never been reported outside of Africa. How was monkeypox introduced in the United States? There is not enough information to deter­ mine with certainty how monkeypox arrived in the United States. One hypodiesis is that the prairie dogs contracted the virus from infected dormice, rope squirrels, or Gambian giant rats, which were housed in the same animal-holding facility or pet shop as the prairie dogs. The Gambian giant rats were likely imported into the United States from Africa. Studies have shown that Gambian rats and other rodents in Africa have evidence of monkeypox virus infection. What should people do if they think they have been exposed to an animal or person with monkeypox? Persons who think they may have been exposed to a person or an animal (e.g., pet prairie dog) with monkeypox should contact their health care provider and their state or local health department. Could i have monkeypox? It appears that most people who are ill with monkeypox in the United Stales got sick after close contact with infected prairie dogs that had been purchased as pets. Some patients may have been infected through contact with other infected animals, including a Gambian giant rat (purchased as an exotic pet) and a rabbit. (As of June 27 the rabbit as a carrier has been eliminated.) If you have not had close contact with an exotic animal, then the risk that you might have monkeypox is very low. What measures have been taken to control the outbreak? The CDC and the public health depart­ ments in the affected states, together with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and other agencies, are participating in a variety of activities to pre­ vent further spread of monkeypox and identi­ fy the source of the outbreak. To assist with the investigation and outbreak response, the CDC has activated its Emergency Operations Center, deployed teams of medical officers, epidemiologists, and other experts to several states to assist with the investigation; con­ ducted extensive laboratory testing on speci­ mens from humans and animals thought to have been exposed to monkeypox; issued an interim US. case definition for human mon­ keypox; issued interim guidelines on infec­ tion control and exposure management for patients in the health care and community set­ tings; issued an immediate embargo and pro­ hibition on the importation, interstate trans­ portation, sale, and release into the environ­ ment of certain rodents and prairie dogs; pro­ vided ongoing assistance to slate and local health departments in investigating possible cases of monkeypox in both humans and ani­ mals the United States; worked with state and federal agencies to conduct trace the origin and distribution of potentially infected ani­ mals; issued an interim guidance on the use of smallpox vaccine, cidofovir, and vaccinia immune globulin in the setting of an outbreak of monkeypox, and issued interim guidelines for veterinarians and for persons who have frequent contact with animals, including pet owners, pet shop employees, animal handlers, and animal control officers. Additional information will be posted on CDC’s Web site, www.ced.gov, as it becomes available. Barry County Fire School graduates 24 According to Barry County Central Dispatch records, fire calls are up 452 per­ cent in Barry County. That means fire depart­ ments are thankful for new graduates of Barry County Fire School. Over the last 33 weeks 24 area firefighters completed the requirements to receive Firefighter I & II certification by the state of Michigan. “Many people think because we are not all full-link, departments that the requirements are different,” said Rick Krouse, Barry County Fire School Instructor Coordinator and Assistant Fire Chief for Hastings. “They aren’t. Our firefighters have the same certifi­ cation as Detroit, Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo. It takes a lot of work and dedi­ cation to be involved in firefighting." MainSutet Savings Bank donated the use of their community room for the 166 hours of classroom time required. Those hours did not include the time required for job sheets, workbook assignments or studying. “Everything I usually do has been on hold for the last seven months,"Ade Bierens of the Freeport Fire Department said. “It took a lot of time to be prepared for class on Saturday.” The work the firefighters did paid off May 10 when they took the state written and prac­ tical test at the Hastings Fire Department. The day began with a 200-question written test administered by Ron Thomct, regional coor­ dinator for the Fire Fighter Training Council. By noon, as the temperatures began to rise, the firefighters had donned all of their fire gear and the practical test had begun. At 12 different stations the soon-to-be-firefighters had to do such things as dress hydrants, sim­ ulate ventilation techniques, don their SCBA’s in 75 seconds, and demonstrate the proper techniques of tying knots. By five o’ Andy Carey and Tammy Van Belzen from Caledonia Fire Department prepare to show their Proctor, Captain Jerry Barton of Freeport Are the proper techniques of search and rescue. clock that evening, the testing was over and the waiting began for the results. “This was an exceptional class,” Thomct said. “They were very attentive and willing to learn. It really showed when the test scores came in. One hundred percent of the class passed the written exam with one of the high­ est class averages in the state. This is a great reflection on the students and instructor coor­ dinator Rick Krouse." According to Woodland Fire Chief Tom Clark, “with the emphasis Rick placed on reading the book and completing the job worksheets, my fire­ men are ready to go to work the minute the tones drop." Those attending the class included: Scott Siler, Tammy VanBelzen, Jamie Robards, Andy Carey and Bill Wuson from Caledonia Fire; Bill Rentz of Hastings Fire; Jerry Niles, Roger Lam. and Ryan Young from Thomapple Township Emergency Services; Bren Miller, Joe Everett and Jon Kilboum from Bedford Fire; Orlando Delao and Bnan Ballard of Hopkins Fire; Ben Teachworth and Jon Lehman from Woodland Fire; Theresa Vandenberg of Hickory Comers Fire; Jeff Van Overloop of Pine Lake Fire; and Ade Bierens and Lani Forbes from Freeport Are. “This was a great class and a great group of people to work with,” Krouse said. “It made teaching easy." Those interested in becoming a firefighter can contact their local Fire Chief. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 3, 2003 — Page 3 Forsberg tells of Yankee Springs history and attractions The History Preservation Association of Barry County beard a presentation about the Long Lake Outdoor Center at its picnic and ing that time." Ftxsbeig said. "It gives visitors a chance to experience rustic camping, and it lets them see what people had a chance to enjoy when they were looking for a recre­ ational place and didn't have a lot of money to spend." It was created when President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Congress provided money to establish the National Recovery Act of June 16, 1933, authorizing a program of public works to institute jobs to get people working again, phis a project that would include con­ servation and development of natural resources, control, use and purification of waler, and prevention of soil and coastal ero­ sion. This established the legislative basis for a program authorizing federal purchases of land considered to be submarginal for agricultural purposes, but valuable for recreational utiliza­ tion,' told Forsberg. "As the recreational demonstration area program would unfold, such lands were to be purchased and devel­ oped as parks and later turned over to the states and municipalities for permanent annual meeting last month in the Yankee Springs recreation area. Former Charlton Park Director Dr. Peter Forsberg, who co-owns the Sharp Park camp­ ground with his wife,Dee Lowell, was the guest speaker. The evening began with a chicken picnic supper inside the Long Lake Outdoor Center dining hall, which was built in the niid-1930s. 11 was followed by the annual meeting in which President Mike Hook. Vice President Roy Kent. Secretary Daisy Lamberton and Treasurer Elsie Bush were re-elected to sec­ ond consecutive terms for the 2003-21104 cal­ ender year. Hook announced that the History Preservation Association is on schedule for its current project to collect, compile and publish a new Barry County history book. Flyers were distributed with J-Ad Graphics' The Reminder recently to provide information on how to write, submit a family history and to order a book. The association is having a new book­ length history published about Barry County and its families. People can have their biogra­ phies or that of an ancestor's published free of charge in the history book and are limited to 500 words in their biographies, besides one or two family pictures. The decline to submit a 'arnily history is Dec. 15. The book is available only on a pre-sale basis priced at $55, plus Michigan residents add $3.30 sales tax per book, and add $7 per book for postage if mailed. Checks or money Before Yankee Springs was developed as a peak and recreational facilities, it alrudy had made Michigan history with Indian lore, pio­ neer settlements and scenic beauty on its own. Forsberg told about the early glaciers are largely responsible for what Yankee Springs is today, especially 'Graves Hili' and the "Devil's Soup Bowl." The glaciers left a ridge which at one poinL Ml Hope, is 250 feet above the level of Lake Michigan. The highest point in Barry County is either Ml Hope, in Hope Township, or Mt. Baldy, in Yankee Springs Township. Local experts say Ml Baldy is 1,137 feet above tea orders must be payable to History Preservation Association of Barry County, and those submitting family histories or book orders can contact the association at P.O. Box 705, Hastings. 49058. The dead­ level. and the scenic points overlooking areas in Yankee Springs gives visitors a panoramic view found nowhere else. 'Besides adults. the school groups we have visit are especially interested in the Native American history of the area," Forsberg said. The original Yankee Springs lands were hunting grounds for the Algonqums, includ­ ing the Ottawa, Chippewa and Fotawstaroi tribes. Ils heavy oak forests and grassy open­ ings, mushes, pt allies and lakes provide plenty of food and cover for all types of wildlife. 'It was one of the last places in Michigan where the wild turkey was found. The abun­ dance of game, wild fruit, berries and nuts provided the Indians with an ideal place in which to hunt and harvest," said Forsberg. They were roving Indians who lived in bark wigwams, were easy going, and lived more for the present chan for thc.future. Many I of the Indians had fought In battles during line to order is Dec. 15. Forsberg and his wife since last Nov. 1 been overseeing the reservations and renting and presenting program to visitors about the use of the Long Lake Outdoor Center on Gun Lake Road and the Chief Noonday Outdoor Center on Chief Noonday Road. Forsberg told about Now the two outdoor centers were built by the National Park Service during the 1930s, and how they were established to provide low cost recreational facilities for camping, swimming, hiking trails and historic programs. Both are part of the huger Yankee Springs Recreation Area administered by the Parks and Recreation Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. . 'T* ^.s^ori^ significant as one of four organized camp and outdoor centers developed by the National Park Service dur­ wan with the British and French against Americans, but later on became friendly with the white trappers who wandered'through Yankee Springs in the late 1700s and began settling in the early 1800s. "Yankee Bill" Lewis came into the area in 1836 with five children, guided by a woman on horseback, all whom had traveled from New Yak and stopped at Gull's Prairie and met Reverend Slater of the Indian mission who told them that Lewis' brother, Calvin, was living 18 miles away in what is now Yankee Springs. Calvin had built a cabin and William liked the place so much that he bought it from his brother and established a settlement there. The settlement found "Yankee Bin* Lewis establishing a place where people could stop overnight on the Indian trail between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. "It became a stagecoach stop. The main building, called "Die Mansion Hoose,' was a scries of nine cabins, which placed together on top of one another would be nine stories, but all were on ground level, said Forsberg. The Long Lake Outdoor Center has named some of the cabins in bona of the names of cabins Yankee BUI had. Settlers were attracted to the area by the natural prairies and marsh lands. Prairies were easier to plow than timberlands, which had to be cleared first Marshes produced abundant hay crops for livestock. The stagecoach stop df Lewis'was a wel­ come sight for passengers traveling on the stage. Yankee BUI became known for his hotel and hospitality and good food as far away as Detroit and Chicago,* said Forsberg. With the white men settling more into the area lire Indians decided to leave Yankee Springs and seek other areas to live or they were driven off to seek reservations a other lands. "Lewis found himself leaving laler on. too. A new plank road between Kalsyfiazoo and Grand Rapids was built and completed in 1855. along the area of what today is UB.131, which resulted in him closing his hotel and moving oul" said Forsberg. Agriculture and fanning failures became numerous and fanners found that the soils were not suitable fa crop production. In 1934, a century after the first white set­ tlers came to Yankee Springs, the ILS. Resettlement Administration began a land rehabilitation program by purchasing about 4.200 acres of the thin submarginal land. That was when a prorram of reforestation and erosion control was begun and old farm buildings.atffi" BnottoMkiii teen dewn and removed," said Forsberg. Seo FORMERS, page 18 SHELTER, continued from page 1 I medical costs, and otherwise "impacts every sodo-ecooomic aspect of your community." Issues of substance abuse and mental health arise many times in domestic violence cases, DeBoer said. . Domestic violence is not just happening to "strangers," McKeough said. “It could be happening next door, a to your sister, a to your best friend. It goes on in more homes and more situations than people even begin to realize." According to statistics presented by DeBoa at the meeting, there were 347 report­ ed cases of domestic violence in Barry County in 2000 and 402 cases in 2001. DeBoer stressed that those figures only repre­ scot reported! c&ses. Estimates nationally are that only one out of 10 incidents of domestic violence are repotted, she said. If that were the case in Barry County, the actual incidents of domes­ tic violence would balloon to 3.470 cases in 2000 and 4,020 cases in 2001. While some victims of domestic violence will call ha seeking assistance, DeBoa said, they won't call police. They’re afraid they'll be hurt by the abusa. a are embarrassed and asnameo, we said. As an attorney, Fekkes said, she has heard “horror stories" from victims concerning domestic violence they have suffered but never reported — one victim, for instance, had ha head flushed in a toilet Fekkes said. One of the main reasons the crime isn’t reported is the lack of a safe local place for victims to seek shelter, Fekkes said. Currently those who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused by spouses or other part­ ners must go out of county to find a safe shel­ ter. Barry County is currently serviced by SAFE Place in Battle Creek. However, many victims do not want to leave the county to go to SAFE Place. McKeough said prior to the meeting. Going to Battle Creek, she said, is “culture shock" to many Barry County women, who are not used to urban environments. “It's like going to a foreign country." Fekkes said. “The dynamics of the communi­ ty are totally different." Victims living in Hastings reside in a small community of 7,000, she said, and many more victims live in even more rural locations outside the city. "h's scary enough to leave a very danger­ ous situation," she said, la alone leave known surroundings where the victims fed secure. In Battle Creek, she said, victims don't know where they can access human service agen­ cies or even find grocery stores. Having to take children out of school to stay with a par­ ent at the Battle Creek shclrc- is also a big problem, she said. If domestic violence victims have to go to Battle Creek to seek safety and shelter, it can be a “furtha victimization of people who are already in a crisis situation," Fekkes said. The move would be “a total alienation of a person who's already been alienated from society." DeBoer explained that perpetrators of domestic violence deliberately try to isolate their victims and cut them off from the sup­ port of family and friends. Isolating the victim is one of the ways the victimizer asserts con­ trol ova the victim, she said. Domestic vio­ lence is not just a one-incident crime where perhaps spouses get inebriated, get in an argu­ ment, and the argument gets physical she said. Instead, it involves many repeated inci­ dents that occur in predictable patterns. The perpetrators use a numoa of coercive behav­ iors that serve to allow the victimizer to gain power and control ova the victim. Those behaviors include economic abuse, coercion and threats, intimidation, emotional abuse, isolation, denial and hi anting, using children fa bargaining power, or invoking “male privilege." Abuse can be emotional (verbal), physical Green Gabies Board Treasurer Julie DeBoer provided a presentation on the crime of domestic violence. or sexual, DeBoa said. “I can't tell you how many of my victims tell me they have been forced to have sex with their partners." According to a written “wheel of violence" DeBoa showed to the group Monday, emo­ tional abuse can include the perpetratoi put­ ting the victim down, calling ha (a him) names, making ha think she’s crazy, playing mind games, humiliating ha. or trying to make her feel guilty. DeBoa explained that victims of domestic violence “may walk into the relationship very Local Haven Fekkes funds to attorney and Green Gables Board President Stephanie brought a plea tor operating Rutland Township Monday. self-sufficient and self-confidcnL" but con­ stant emotional abuse may rob them of their confidence. “Family members say. 'She's a whole different person,'" DeBoer said. Perpetrators have "worked and created that different person" by completely dominating and controlling them, she said. On the wheel of violence, controlling by isolation might mean controlling what the victim does, who she sees and talks to, what she reads, and where she goes. Perpetrators furtha control victims through intimidation — using looks, actions or ges­ tures to intimidate, smashing things, destroy­ ing the victim’s property, abusing pets, or dis­ playing weapons. Perpetrators also make light of their abuse, saying it didn't happen or Dying to shift the blame to the victim. They often use the vic­ tim’s children to control ha. threatening to bun them a take them away. de. Those committing tomestic violence also frequently invoke "male privilege," DeBoer said Male violators will claim they are “mas­ ter of the castle" as allowed by cultural stereotypes of male and female roles, and treat die victim as a servant. Many will even quote Biblical passages to authenticate their power and control." DeBoa said. Perpetrators often have total control ova household income, DeBoa said. If the victim has a job. "he makes sure she loses it,” she said. She cited one case where an abusive husband called his wife’s place of employ­ ment 30 to 50 times a day. Coercion or threats can and frequently do include death threats, DeBoa said, such as “If you leave me. I'll kill you." They believe it," DeBoa said of the vic­ tims. Other threats include the perpetrator saying be will commit suicide or saying he will repot the victim to welfare authorities. The abusa frequently carries out his threats, committing acts of violence that can break bones, cause disfigurement and in some cases result in death to the victim. Statistics presented to those at the meeting indicated that domestic violence occurs in all areas of the county. According to statistics taken from the Bany County Sheriff’s Office and the Michigan State Police Hastings Post, police responded to 54 incidents of domestic violence in Hope Township in 2002, com­ pared to 18 in the city of Hastings and 24 in Hastings Township, which encircles three sides of the city. Other townships showed a similar lack of pattern as to where such inci­ dents occur. There were 35 responses in Thomapple Township in 2002. 52 in the vil­ lage of Middleville, 10 in Irving Township, 1 in the village of Freeport, 19 in Cartton Township, 7 in Woodland Township, 4 in the village of Woodland, 38 in Yankee Springs Township, 37 in Rutland Township, 39 in Castleton Tbwnship, 5 in Nashville. 40 in Orangeville Township, 24 in Baltimore Township, 8 in Maple Grove Township, 14 in Prairieville Township, 19 in Barry Township. 36 in Johnstown Township and 31 in Assyria Township. Numbers of domestic violence cases prose­ cuted in the county, provided by Barry County Prosecutor Gordan Shane McNeill at; Monday's meeting, also indicate that domes, tic violence is an equal opportunity crime, i 2002: 3 cases, 2003 thus far 1 case. Orangeville Tbwnship. 2001: 16 cases, 2002: 25 cases, 2003 thus far 3 cases. Prairieville Township, 2001: 10 cases, 2002:15 cases, 2003 thus far 10 cases. Rutland Tbwnship, 2001: 12 ernes, 2002: 14 cases, 2003 thus far 4 cam. Thomapple Tbwnship (including Middleville), 2001: 26 cases. 2002:40 cases. 2003 thus far 15 cases. Woodland Township, 2001: 5 cases. 2002: 5 cases, 2003 thus far 3 cases. Yankee Springs Tbwnship, 2001: 9 cases, 2002:15 cases, 2003 thus ter. 5 cases. According to the statistics, Hastings and Hastings Township combined had the highest incidence of domestic violence cases in all three years. Thomapple Township and Middleville combined had the second highest numba of incidents McNeill encouraged township boad mem­ bers st the mating to support a local dnmestic violence shelter, saying that having a focal haven far victims would make st easier for his office to prosecute offenders. “Often victims a family members find shelter, bills, their next meal a the threat of future harm a more inmadiate concern than allowing law enforcement and the courts to use the tools available to attempt to break the cycle of molestation and violence." McNeill wrote in a letter pre seated at the meeting Monday. . Sm SHELTER, pap 7 Domestic violence case numbers were as follows: Assyria Tbwnship. 2001:9 cases. 2002: 15 cases, 2003 thus far 7 cases. Baltimore Tbwnship. 200i: 5 cases. 2002; 15 cases, 2003 thus far 0 cases. Barry Township, 2001: 8 cases, 2002: 17 cases. 2003-thus fan 2 cases. Cartton Township, 2001: 7 cases. 2002: 6 cases. 2003 thus far 1 case. Castleton Tbwnship (including Nashville), 2001:13 c sea. 2002:35 cases. 2003 thus far 22 cases. Hastings Township (including the city of Hastings). 2001: 31 cases. 2002: 82 cases, 2003 thus far 24 cases. Hope Township, 2001: 12 cases, 2002: 20 cases, 2003 thus fan 7 cases. Irving Township (including Freeport). 2001:7 cases, 2002:4 cases. 2003 thus fan I case. Johnstown Township, 2001: 8 cases, 2002: 24 cases, 2003 thus far 5 cases. Maple Grove Township. 2001: 4 cases. Barry Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said a local shelter for victims of domestic violence would help his office prosecute offenders. �Page 4 — Thursday, July 3. 2003 — The Hastings Banner IN MY OPINION City chooses LETTERS library over Ward Weiler serves us retirees Tb the editor: 1 just got my final bill from “our” lawyer Recent court ruling shows ‘moral imbecility’ To the editor: When Adlei Stevenson accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in 1952. he spoke in his acceptance speech of what constitutes real love of country for Americans He remarked that this love embraces not only the New England hills and the great Midwest prairies. The American who loves his country "loves an inner air. an inner light in which freedom lives and in which a man can draw the breath of self­ respect." Wl. as they say. we've come a long way. baby. Last week the United States Supreme Court divined a new dimension to our free­ dom. To that "inner light in which ireedom lives." we can now add the unfettered right to sodomize each other. And so the Supreme Court continues its headlong dive into moral imbecility. Thirty yean ago the Court discerned a right to pri­ vacy somewhere in the Constitution and gave tn Roe v. Wade. The result of that bit of judi­ cial insight has been the legal extermination of 40 million unbc.n Americans. Now the Court, in yet another exalted moment, peers into the U5. Constitution and discovers among our unalienable rights the right to sodomy. Care to guess what might come of that? Nothing good. I venture. I say that because I believe the court hasn't a clue as to what constitutes true freedom. The American histo­ rian. Will Durant, wrote. "When liberty becomes license, dictatorship is near." The court has shown by this ruling that it has either no grasp of, or no concern for, the dif­ ference between true liberty and mere license. In its confusion it has become the ideal instru­ ment to pave the way for Orwell’s nightmar­ ish future. In 1984. all values were inverted. "War is Peace1" and "Slavery is Freedom!" were among he slogans drummed into the peoples' beads without letup. Thus they were taught to embrace their slavery and believe at the same time that they were free. If parent , eonrentioa is righthand I believe it is, then a nation that has smashed its moral ting there fast It matters link how glorious our past, how strong our economy, or how overpowering our military might The only real foundation for liberty lies in the commandments of God. Forsake those and our demise is certain, regardless of how wise and powerful we sup­ pose ourselves to be. We recognize and respect the laws of nature. Rational people don't jump from the Sean Tower, try to swim to the bottom of the ocean, or drink poison for dinner. We know that the consequences will be immediate and final. But "nature's God," who gave us our inalienable rights, la also the God of the moral universe and its laws. Violate those laws and the consequences will be as inexorable, though not always as immediate, as a viola­ tion of the law of gravity. You can discover this law in Holy Scripture. Call it the "Law of Sowing and Reaping" if you will: "Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For be who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap ronupdon; but he who sows to the spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life." (Galanans 6:7-8) Here is a useful label: indifference to the laws of a Holy God is called sin. In this genial age of feel-goodism, it is perhaps a bit indel­ icate of me to bring up the subject of sin. But though we as a society are becoming increas­ ingly indifferent to the whole notion of sin, God is not. Regardless of bow the Supreme Court has pronounced, we must not forget that the final court — it's called die Last Judgment, by the way — has not yet been called into session. Bin when it is, we can know ahead of time its verdict on the kind of thing the Supreme Court has blessed in this decision. You can read God’s verdict in Romans 1:18-32. But a and it is more than $4,000. We are still fight­ ing the proposed closing of Mill Street because if another location isn't found for a new library, the city is still going to try to close the street. I have taken on inis task of keeping Mill Sheet open, but I still need help to pay for my legal efforts. I am not the only one who will benefit by the street slaying open. On another front, 1 have noticed that our city is having a budget crisis, as are many cities in Michigan, but did you know that in 1990 the city gave the library $55,000, but now this year they are giving the library over $250.000—for what? Il seems to me that our city is being very generous to the library, but then it tells retirees they have to raise their co-pays for health care. Why does the library need a quarter of a million dollars to operate? It seems to me somebody is getting fat off taxpayers' money! There seems to be something wrong with the form of city government we have right now. It's too bad our citv government doesn't think they have any "conflict of interest" when we have Councilman David Jaspene, a drug store owner, voting for larger co-pay for drugs for i« retirees and Joe Rahn, econom­ ic development director, whom we pay about $50,OK) a year, making boats for his own company in the industrial incubator. Td say there are serious conflicts of interest The incubator is costing tax payers between $80,000 and $100X100 a year. It is time for change in our city, starting with all of the council members. No one should be able to be on the council for more than 20 yean. They should step down and let some one else do it Maybe we should have term limits to put an end to the regime we have in there now. They have managed to mismanage a $1-5 million dollar surplus and have spent it down to nearly zero. What a shame. They think they are spending their own money and now that it is gone, the retirees are the firn so be hit Doug Ward, Owner. Pet World, Hastings warning: this is not from the pages of "Funky Freddie's Guide to Feeling Good About Yourself." This is Holy Writ, and it was given to us to help save our souls. There may be some for whom that is Mfil imnortaoL ' Gary w. Coatee. compass is ripe for serfdom. We're net there yet. but with the help of the court, we're get­ as a model of patriotism The observance of citizen watchdog Ward Weiler's 99th birthday did not escape our atten­ tion recently, it merely brought home a very important point. For those who don't know him. Ward Weiler indeed is a very special human being. He is a man who has the intelligence, vigor and courage to do something the vast majority of the rest of us can’t or won’t. He continues the fight for public debate on local issues, even when we're told such issues have been resolved. ■ Weiler is a very public person when he hangs oul at Richie's Koffee Shop downtown to engage in political discourse. And he is a very public person when he appears at virtually all meetings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners to take them to task for things theylve done be believes are not in the best interests of the people. Unlike too many others in the public arena these days. Ward Weiler does not enrich himself by what he does. If anything, he pays a price by making enemies of public officials. Ward Weiler is not afraid to get up at County Board meetings to tell commissioners he thinks they're wrong when he disagrees with their decisions. While many admonish him to give up a lost cause and move on, be remains vocal in his opposition to the board's move to build a new Health Department building and renovate the old Peace Community Church for a new Commission on Aging facility. Like a tenacious bulldog, he won’t let go. Mr. Weiler just can't seem to get over the announcement more than a year ago that to bold a public vote on the proposed moves of the COA and Health Department would be illegal. He asks why it ever should be illegal for the people to decide an issue on how to use public tax dollars in a supposedly democratic sysletn-of government. Some of Mr. Weiler's critics say. "Come on Ward, it's over. Move on. Get a life.” Perhaps it is the rest of us who need to get a life. We spend far too much time seeking pleas­ ure and entertainment and don't bother paying attention to more important things going on around us. Perhaps more people need to be like Ward Weiler, a 99-year-old man who contin­ ues to demand local government be accountable to the people, who has the courage to stand up for what he believes. Perhaps in some ways be puls the rest of us to shame for our civic and intellectual laziness. Mr. Weiler seems to be teaching us that we must continue to discuss and debate because if we always agree and don't raise our voices in protest, our freedoms are weakened by resultant stronger government Though some attempt to marginalize Ward Weiler as an old man who has nothing better to do than yell at the County Board every two weeks and gossip at Richie's, we believe he's a model citizen who should be admired and emulated. We believe our founding fathers, such as Jefferson, Madison and Franklin, would be proud to recognize Ward Weiler as a patriot And on this Fourth of July, as we honor this great country, let os not forget those who insist democracy isn't always just about going along and getting along, but rather it's an ongoing argument among us over the way things ought to be. — Fred Jacoba, vice preiidrnt, J-Ad Graphics Green-Broadway crossing dangerous Tb the editor: It has come to my attention, not once, but many times, that there is a dangerous inter­ section for pedestrians in the city of Hastings. The problem seems to be in how difficult it is for pedestrians to cross Green Street while heading north on Broadway on the east side of the street without having can heading Hastings US. Senate The Hastings Banner wofcomeu letters to the editor from readers, but there ere a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • AH tetters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials tor or criticisms of tor-profit businesses wifi not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* win not be accepted unless there is a wmpeHtog public interest which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that Include attacks of a personal nature will not be published ex will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one tetter per person per month. • We prefer tetters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. . Cad Levin, Democrat Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Meh. 48503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (AH of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal BuHding, Grand Rapids, Mich. 48503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Intonnation line tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Loglstatuvw Gov. Jennifer Granhokn, Democrat P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48808, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Putty Birkholz, Republican, 24th Distr'ct (AH of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48808-7536. Cal: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirichote@senate.ntichigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (AH o' Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 What about library Internet? What do you think of the Supreme Court’s decision to insist library computers be free of "inappropriate" material from the Internet? have to stop. If a walker gets out into the mid­ dle of the street and wails for can to turn (even though he/she has the right to crore). by the time all the can have turned, the oppoate flow of traffic has the green light and once again the pedestrian is napped in the road. Though complaints have been made to the city police and st a City Council meeting about this issue, no steps have been taken to alleviate the situation. One excuse heard for the retention of tlA light is that it is-a state highway and that the city can do nothing about it The other reason is that supposedly all crosswalks operate in the same manner If this is true, why is it that this is the only place in town where I continue to risk my life each time I attempt to cross the street? Some may dismiss this grievance by saying the city shouldn't bother about the few pedes­ trians who cross there regularly. After alL the car is king, isn't it? I argue to the contrary for two reasons. First, numerous journalistic pieces have been circulating in the media recently about the high percentage of obesity among the American population. One of the known causes of obesity is lack of exercise. For there people who are making attempts to change their sedentary lifestyles, they deserve to have safe city streets on which to walk. Second, given the intersection's close proximity to Central Elementary School and the Middle School, this particular crossing has a safety guard to protect students from getting hit before and after the school day, but there are many children who tn.*, that crossing when no guard i . on duty. Should not the city also be concerned about its kids? If we want to keep our kids safe and encourage people to have a healthy lifestyle, I urge the city nd its citizen to investigate thia problem. Action should be done immediately or there will be an accident sooner or later. Lisa Morgan, Hastings n.n-ti-B Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PuubMbr- Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. .. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone:(288)945-9554 sMXtn «Mcoos rrooenc Jacow President Vk* PraMdsnt Stewn Jeeobe Sacrattry/Treesurer • •NEWSROOM* □arid T. Tbung (Bdta) Grew GHtert (AtattaX Bdta) Maty McDonough Halen Mucky Patriot Johns Brett Bremer • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • NicklWroer, Middleville: Nikki Wood, MiddMDe: Ruth Zachary Sandra Ponaatto Susan Tamara CathyRueter C1s»0itl ads accaptod Monday trough Rtty BOO un. to 530 pjn., Satudeys 830 a m. to Noon “I think it is a good idea because we want kids to have the best education possible, not frighten them with inappropriate material.” “Of course this is important because people of all different ages use public library computers." 1 think this is a good decision because it is important to protect kids." “I think the Supreme Court decision was justi­ fied because we have to protect children. It is a good thing to filter and keep out the undesirable stuff.” “Yes, I think fillers are necessary because kids understand computers adults and into trouble how to use better than they can get more easily." ‘Yes, this is an impor­ tant decision because we don't want children to have access to inappropri­ ate or harmful material.” ScottOnmen Rose Heaton DanBuerge Jonathan Jacoba Subacriptton Rama: S25 per year in Barry County S?7 per year in a^oMng couhSm £29 par year atoawtwe POSTMASTER Sand addreaa changes to: *0. bk a Mattr^. M 400680602 Second Ctasa Postage Pato at Hasengt. Ml 49058 �The Hasttng# Banner - Thursday, July 3. 2003 - Page 5 FLETTERS4 Sheriff DeBoer set to speak at next 1st Friday We expect a great deal from teachers To the editor: After being interviewed by the school administration, the eager teaching prospect says. Let me see if I've got this right. You want me to go into that room with all those kids and fill their every waking moment with a love for learning. And I'm supposed to instill a sense of pride in their ethnicity, mod­ ify their disruptive behavior, observe them for signs of abuse and even censor their T-shirt messages and dress habits. “You want me to wage a war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, check their backpacks for weapons of mass destruction and raise their self esteem. You want me to teach them patriotism, good citizenship, sportsmanship, fair play, how to register to vote, bow to balance a checkbook and how to apply for a job. I am to check their heads for lice, maintain a safe environment, recognize signs of anti-social behavior, offer advice, write letters of recommendation for student employment and scholarship, encourage respect for die cultural diversity of others and oh. make sure that I give the girls in my class 50 percent of my attention. "My contract requires me to work on my own time after school, evenings and week­ ends grading papers or monitoring sports events or extra curricular activities. Also, 1 must spend my summer vacation at my own expense working toward advance certifica­ tion and master's degree. “And... on my own time, you want me to family values and this current administration. “You want me to incorporate technology into the learning experience, monitor web sites, and relate personally with each student. That includes deciding who might be poten­ tially dangerous and/or liable to commit a crime in school. “I am to make sure all students pass the mandatory stale exams, even those who don't come to school regularly or complete any of their assignments. Plus, I am to make sure that all the students with handicaps get an equal education regardless of the extent of their mental or physical handicap. And. I am to communicate regularly with the parents by letter, telephone, newsletter and report card. “All of this I am to do with just a piece of chalk, a computer, a few books, a bulletin board, a big smile and on a starting salary that The tobacco settlement grant committee of the Bany Community Foundation will be accepting requests for grants from the Healthy Youth and Seniors Fund. The committee will give consideration to requests for programs geared toward tobacco control, cessation and/or tobacco prevention for youth, seniors and workplaces. Grants will be accepted at the foundation office on or before Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. Grant applications may be obtained on the BCF web site, www.barrycf.org or by calling the foundation office, (269) 945-0526. Closed July GOING T BUSINESS CITY OF HASTINGS ELECTION NOTICE ■ ‘ ■■ - ' CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FINAL 3 DAYS!! Take notice that any qualified elector of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, who « not airerty regidared lor the CITY PRI­ MARY ELECTION to be held August S, 2003. Registration wifi be taken at the office of the City Clerk each working day until 500 p.m., Monday, July 7,2003, between the hours of 800 a.m. and 500 p.m. on which day the City Clerk wii be in his office tor the purpose of receiving registration of electors qualified to vote. Everil G. Manehum City CM 08622783 THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! F*y*f Success Call... Chappie Realty inc. Full Service From Start to Finish! purchased at the hall. Double A cookie L PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR| Inting nanny Instead, it will take place on the second Friday of July. The First Friday series, has been sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee since August 1989. Those attending may bring their own lunches or light fare may be Steve DeBoer 1-800-237-2379 Looking for a elected to the post in 1996 and 2000. He also is a former commander of the Michigan State Police Post in Wayland. This month’s First Friday session will not follow the usual plan of being held on the first Friday because it falls on the Fourth of July, when DeBoer and his wife, Julie, will be busy handling activities at the annual Old-fash­ ioned Fourth of July at Chariton Park. qualifies my family for food stamps You want me to do all of this and yet you expect me not topray? Larry D. Boise •118723 Oaks Correctional Facility East Lake, Mich. attend committee and faculty meetings, PTA meetings and participate in staff development training. “I am to be a paragon of virtue, larger than life, such that my very presence will awe my students into being obedient and respectful of authority,. And, I am to pledge allegiance to Tobacco grants available Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday pro­ gram at noon Friday. July 11. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. DeBoer, who has been Barry County's sheriff since 1994. is expected to talk about the proliferation of methemphetamine labs in West Michigan. The number of labs has been particularly high in Allegan and Barry coun­ ties in the last several years. DeBoer will examine the possible reasons for rising incidence of problems and outline what police agencies plan to do about them. DeBoer was appointed sheriff in 1994 to succeed the retiring David Wood. He was i • • • • La -I-Boy ।-----Howard Miller Cochrane Craftmaster HT • Lane • 'Vaughan-Bassett • And Many. Many Morel 338 N. Grove St. • Delton. MI 49046 fullers tings Ml 490SH '69] 945 5105 STORES WILL CLOSE AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE! �Page 6 - Thursday. July 3. 2003 - The Hastings Banner I__ KALAMAZOO - Pauline E. (Gierman) Lillie, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Sunfield, passed away Wednesday. June 25, Iva Louise Stanton NASHVILLE - Iva Louise Stanton, age 91, of Nashville, Michigan died March 26, 2003, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Sebastian, Florida. She was bom in Eaton County, Michigan to Clement and Edna (Hyde) Kidder on November 2, 1911. She married Sidney Stanton on May 28. 1928. She was a homemaker and lived most of her life in Maple Grove Township. Surviving are a daughter, Marylin (Bill) Olmstead of Lawton. Michigan and a son, Shirley L. Stanton of Nashville; four grand­ children and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Neil; and her husband, Sidney, who passed 2003 at the age of 88. She was bom Dec. 17, 1914 in Sebewa Township, Michigan, the daughter of Robert E. and Nellie E. (Meyers) Gierman. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School and attended Maher’s Business College in Kalamazoo. She was a City of Kalamazoo employ ~e for many years, retiring from Deputy City Clerk position in 1977. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Cosmopolitan Club. Surviving are brother, Maurice Gierman; nephew. Jan David Gierman; nieces. Deanna Pumplin, Carolyn Antoku, Evelyn Koenig; away January 7, 1997. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held for both Mr. and Mrs. Stanton at 11 a.m. on July 11 at the Wilcox Cemetery on Cloverdale Road in Maple Grove Township. A luncheon and time of fel­ lowship will follow at die Methodist Church, comer of State and Washington Streets, in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that a donation be made to a charity of ones choice in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Stanton. grand and great grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Lillie; her parents, two brothers, Charles and Robert; sister, Christine Jarchow; nephew. Charles Frederich Gierman. A memorial service was held Monday. June 30,2003 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel, Sunfield. Inurnment was at E. Sebewa Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Kalamazoo, c/o RFH. P.O. Box 36. Sunfield, Ml 48890. For more information www.legacy.com. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HOPE UNITED School IIX) azn: Sunday Evening Wednesday ft Thursday 9 azn. to I Service 600 p.m.; Bible Study A p an.. Sunday Morning: 9.30 a_m FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Service* 8:30 and 11 aan. Sunday School for all ages at 9.45 azn. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday Prayer Tunc Wednesday night* 6:30 Sunday Schoo: 10:45 am. Morning evenings. ELEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Mt M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Pi*lor. Sieve Olmucad. 49050. 758-3021 (616) church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m_; Sunday Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.com. hours: Office Worship. Sunday 5-7 pzn. Youth p.m Fellowship. (Or. 9-12). ST. ROSE evening C ATHOLIC CHURCH service Sunday 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club 805 S. Jeffienon. Father Al RbmcII. Pastor. Saturday Mas* 4:30 pm.; Sunday Masse* 8:30 azn. and 11XX) azn. Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 pzn. (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club al kid* p.m ) 6 (Pioneer's does not meet in the sum­ mer. the program will begin in Sept.) Wednesday. 7 pan.. Prayer Meeting (child cae provided). HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD SAINTS ANDREW ft MATTHIA 1674 West State Road. Hastings. INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9.30 aan. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boitwood St. Re- Djmcl Gray bill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday Mich. W Clayton Garmon. Pastor. CHURCH Sundav School 9.30 a.m.; classes for 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services - School for all ages at 930 am and wonhip service at 10.30 azn. Coffee all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 915 aan. Morning Prayer. 11XX) and a.m Sunday azn. Holy Communion. Wednesday p.m. Evening Prayer services 6 00 pan. Wednesday activities 7 00 pzn. are. Rainbow* or J J. Bible Quu (age* 2 through 7 or Tint grade). Kuh Chib For more information call 795-2370 between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offer* Life Nursery provided Service. Evening 6:0rt or Rev David T Httsfwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Common Prayer used for ail servic­ Youth Mirustne* or Teen Bible Quiz es. Affiliated v-ith *he Independent (ages 13-19): Aduh Bible Study - No Anglican Cnurch (Canada Synod). age limns. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor UNITED METHODIST Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor CHURCH Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries: 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9.30 am 49058 Ro Bob Smith Phone 367­ Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. a. m.. Morning Worship Service: 1IXX) im.; Sunday School. 10 am b. 00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7.00 for all ages pan. Sr. High Youth. Wedruday Family Night 6:30 pan.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible CHURCH Study. Choir practice. Call Church -Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion.' 315 W. Office. 9484KXM for information on MOPS. Ladies Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: Leisure Time Rev. Ft. Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Mr. (616) 945-3014 The F. William Voefberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship 8 a m and Children's Chapel and 10 azn Sunday School at 10 azn. Sunday Bible Studies. and Faithful Men. 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 aan Fellowship Tunc before the youth group, aduh small group min­ CHURCH OF THE istry. leadership training NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. IIXX) ».m Morning Worship Sers ice; 6 00 pzn evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Sen ices for Adults. Teens and Children. Branham. Bient FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spurt-filled church. Meetmg at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. NasbviBe, Mich. 49073 Sun. Prane ft Wontap 1030 aan, 6XX) pan.; *U. 6:30 pan. Jesus Club for and Rose MacDonald An oasis of Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 945 azn.; Worship IIXJO God’s “Where Everyone is I-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheekhatr acces­ sible and elevator Sunday School QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West love. Someone Special." For mformauon call a.m.; Evening Service at 6 00 pzn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7XJ0 pzn. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 azn.-11 azn; P.O. Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E State Rd. (Acron from GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Saturday, July 5 -11XX) azn. Youth Ministry Prayer Tune; 8:00 pzn. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. July 6 - 8XX) A 10XX) azn. Monday. July 7 - 6XX) p... Vision Team; 6:30 pzn.. Bailgame al Cheney Field. Tuesday, July 8 - 6:00 pzn. Vision learn; 7 XX) pzn. Overeaten Anonymous Wednesday. July 9 2:00 p.m.. Congregation Care Committee; 7 00 pzn. Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. (269-945-9574) feincW voyager.net. Barrier free building with elevator to ail floor*. Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. Director of Chnsltan Education; 930; Church Service 10:30 aan. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave, Hasting*. MI COUNTRY CHAPEL 49058. (269 ) 945-2938. Minister: INITED METHODIST CHURCH David Roper. Serving the Needs of 9275 S. Bedford Rd . Dowling. Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne HOW MAY Dotten Mormon. Service Tunes: Please join us Sunday: Bible Class Wonhip Service 945 azn.; Sunday IOX» azn.; Worship 11XX) am, 6X» School 11:15 azn Nuncry provided. p.m Wednesday: Bible Class 7XJ0 • LIVE' Under the (Contemporary service). Dome Junior Church. Sunday School. 10.30 a.m. Refreshments; 11:00 azn. Traditional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. Wednesday nights - 6:00 p.m. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. Thursday night* - 7:00 pzn. prayer meeting m the Lounge. Starting June I - Summer Worship Schedule 8:30 azn. LIVE! Under the Dome. Junior Church. 9.30 a.m. Refreshments; 10:00 Traditional Service a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastu.gs. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E pan, Classes for all ages. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Interim Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 azn. Traditional Worship; 10:10 azn. Church School for all ages; 10:30 azn. Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. The 10:30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 dvough- - Praise Services Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A out the week. Nursery is pro -ted 7:30 p.m. For more information call mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. during both services. the church office Hasting*. Mass Sunday at 9.30 azn Junior church Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights ) WE HELP ST. LOUIS - Jo Steward, age 68, of St. Louis, Michigan, died Sunday. June 29, 2003 at Schnepps Healthcare Center, St. Louis, Michigan. Jo was bom May 6, 1935 in Sunfield, Michigan, the daughter of Leonard and Irma (Ward) Joppie. She graduated from Vermontville High School with the class of 1953. She was married to Doug Steward in Vermontville, Michigan on June 12, 1954, She was a devoted associate al JC Penney’s in Alma for 30 years, retiring Oct. 31, 1996. She loved horses and all of her animals. Jo was also a licensed builder and renovated many homes in the Hastings area. In 1959, was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved to spend time with hrr family. She resided the past 37 years in Sl. Louis, Michigan. She she is survived by her husband, Doug Steward, Sl Louis; four children, Cheryl and Gary Havenstein of Maryland, Ron and Deb Steward of Alma, Michele and Rich Patterson of Mason, and Jon and Erin Steward of Ithaca; seven grandchildren, Melissa Joe Steward, Kenzie Marie Steward, Ashley M. Patterson. Holly Marie Havenstein, Jeff Steward Havenstein, Robby Steward Havenstein, and Thomas Jon Steward; three sisters, Leona and Bob McNally of Marshall. Louise and Charles Viele of Vermontville, Barb and Larry Musser of Vermontville; one brother. Bud and Tina Joppie of Nashville. She is also remembered by good friends including Jackie Croton and Sue Daly. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Neil Joppie. Funeral services will be held at Smith Family Homes, St. Louis Chapel on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Lillian French officiating. Burial at Sunfield Art founded Bleam Eavestroughing Corporation which he owned and operated for over 35 years and is now owned by his son. Art answered the call of his country and entered lhe U.S. Army during the Korean War with the 101st airborne division. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting trips with his son. fishing trips with his son-in-law. walks and picnics in lhe woods with his wife and family. He loved to take his grandchildren for trail rides and adventures in "Grandpa’s Woods.” He was preceded in death by his parents; brother. Almon; sister. Marian; and his par­ ents-in-law, Joseph and Genevieve Doyle. Art is survived by his loving wife. Dolores of Hastings; daughter, Lorri (David) Kirby of Richland; son. Joe (Melissa) Bleam of Hastings; grandchildren, Greg. Kelly. Scott and Cailtin Kirby. Logan. Ian, and Austin Bleam; sister, Thelma Bleam of Grand Rapids; sisters-in-law, Gerry Zugel of Battle Creek, Sharon (Jim) Babcock of Grand Rapids. Fem Doyle of Middleville, Evelyn Doyle of Grand Rapids and Arlene Doyle of Grand Rapids; and many nieces and nephews. Art’s gentle kindness will live on through his family and many friends. Funeral services was held on Thursday, July 3, 2003 at Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Father Alfred Russell officiating. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings with full military hon­ YOU? Lumm. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions ' 1 ’.8 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings, Michigan Cemetery, Sunfield, Michigan. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 2 to 8 p.m. with family present 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pjn. Memorial may be made to lhe National Alzheimer’s Association of research. On line condolences can be sent to: ww'w.smithfamiiyfuneralhomes.com. ' The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes. SL Loe s Chapel. ors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Rose of Lima Parish in Hastings. Arrangements are by the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 azn. - Sunday School. 930azn. ABUNDANT LIFE boy* ft girts age* 4-11 Pastors David CEDAR CREEK BIBLE available Enrichment Classes for adult* and our “Kid's Tune" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yr*, GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) service. Nursery, children's ministry, Nursery Available at 10 azn. be worshipping with you. WELCOME CORNERS Fellowship will Tom's Market). We look forward to FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Cookies HASTINGS - Arthur J. Bleam. age 74, of Hastings, died Monday morning al home with his loving family at his side. He was bom February 15, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Arthur and Florence (Hanford) Bleam. He graduated from Godwin High School in Grand Rapids and attended Michigan Stele University and Western Michigan University. >*rt married lhe love of his life, Dolores Doyle on June 24, 1950 at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. He was employed as a supervisor at Hastings Manufacturing for many years. Art Harold W. Banks Anthony D. Marfia KALAMAZOO - Anthony D. Marfia of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2003. Tony was bom March 13, 1967 the son of Sam and Virginia (Germaine) Marfia. He received a bachelor of science degree from Michigan State University and a mas­ ters degree from Western Michigan WAYLAND - Harold W. Banks, of Wayland, formerly of Allegan passed away June 26, 2003. Mr. Banks was bom on April 29, 1922 in Allegan, the son of Floyd and Ethelyn (Duryea) Banks. He was a 1942 graduate of Holland High School. He worked at Allegan Dairy, .Allegan Chevrolet Garage, Allegan Body Shop and in 1951 he went to Rockwell International where he retired in 1980. Mr. Banks has been a member of the Orangeville Baptist Church since 1964, serv­ ing as financial officer and deacon, a position he has held for over 30 years. Mr. Banks enjoyed Ashing, flower garden­ ing. coin collecting, and bottle opener col­ lecting. On May 7, 1963 he married Leona Luttrell and she preceded him in death on August 31, 1991. He is survived by a step son Richard Luttrell of Ashland, Ohio; a brother, Robert (Joyce) Banks of Allegan; two step grand­ University. Surviving are his wife, Deborah; daughter. Maya; his parents. Sam (Virginia) Marfia; sisters and brother, Paula (David) Bauer, children. and several step great grandchil­ dren; special friends Frank and Irene Bourdo of Plainwell; two nieces and a nephew. Funeral services were conducted Monday. June 30. 2003 at the Orangeville Baptist Church. Pastor Steve Whicker, officiated. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Memorial contributions to Orangeville Baptist Church Building fund will be appro McArthur. He graduated from Lake Odessa High Annette Marfia. Joseph Marfia. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no visita­ tion. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials in Tony’s name may be directed to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. Richard J. McArthur LUTZ, FLORIDA - Richard J. McArthur of Lutz. Florida formerly Woodland, age 82, passed away June 26, 2003 in Tampa, Florida. Richard was bom Sept. 1. 1921 in Lake Odessa, lhe son of Delbert and Itha School in 1940 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from General Motors. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; children. Bill and Mary Itha from Michigan and Terri (Jim) Farm of South Carolina; two grand­ children and one great grandchild; brother. Duane (Helen) of Lake Odessa; nieces, NASHVILLE - Bruce D. Brumm, age 85, of Nashville, died Wednesday. June 18, 2003 at Battle Creek Health System. Mr. Brumm was-bom on May 31, 1918 in Hastings, the son of Roy G. and Nellie (Smith) Brumm. Mr. Brumm lived all his life on the family centennial farm in Castleton Twp. He attend­ ed the Feightner School, graduating in 1935 from Nashville High School and then attend­ ed Western Michigan College. He was married to Dorotha C. Green on Oct. 1,1938. He was employed as a tool and die maker and was engaged in fanning. Mr. Brumm was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He especially enjoyed spending lime with his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, golfing and play­ ing bridge. He has wintered in Dade City, Florida for the past 12 years. Mr. Brumm is survived by his sons, Douglas (Phyllis) Brumm of Hastings and Jerry (Sharon) Brumm of Nashville; five grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. Preceding him in death were parents; wife, Dorotha on March 12, 1990; and sister Velma Hartwell. Services were held Saturday, June 21,2003 al Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Dr. Brent Branham officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. ___ . Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville’s Putnam Library Fund or Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Arlene Dewey HICKORY CORNERS - Arlene Dewey, age 91, of Hickory Comers, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2003 at the family home where she had resided for 66 years. Arlene was bom April 26, 1912 in Doster, Michigan; the daughter of Nicholas Henry and Mary Elise Burchett Brouard. She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1928 at the age of 16, received her teach­ ing degree from Western Normal College and taught school al Neeley and Doster from 1930-1942. On January 2, 1937 in Hickory Comen, Arlene married Kenneth C. Dewey and after 42 blessed years of marriage, he preceded her in death in 1980. Arlene and Kenneth raised five children, were part-time farmers and in 1957 they started their own business. Dewey’s Car Palace in Delton. . Arlene was lhe bookkeeper for 44 yean and she also helped her husband with the duties of Barry Township Treasurer for 24 yean. Arlene was the hub of the family. She enjoyed sharing lime with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and her sisters and brothers and she touched many lives with her caring ways. Many hours were spent sewing, gardening, canning, read­ ing. doing puzzles and genealogy. Her cabin in the north woods was a great family retreat. Surviving are two sons, David (Jane) Dewey and Thomas (Rose) Dewey, both of Hickory Comers; three daughters, Sally (Ronald) Miner of Plainwell. Susan (John) Edwards of Fine Lake, and Mary Jo (David) Whitaker of Delton; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother and sister-in­ law, Jack (Delores) Brouard of Jackson; sis­ ters, Eleanor Houvener of Delton and Velma Kurtz of Doster, several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by twin sis­ ters dying at birth; a sister, Dorothea Lindsey Nooney; a brother, Donald Brouard; and a great graiidson. Dale Douglas Farr. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday. July 3, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. Grove, Delton; Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Bernard Historical Museum or Hickory Comen Bible Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams- cialed. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Home. Delton. and brother, Robert. Memorial services were held in Lutz. Area Obituaries continued on page 14 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 3. 2003 - Page 7 SHELTER, continued from page 3 McNeill was talking about more than domestic violence between spouses or signif­ icant others. “Domestic violence takes many forms — criminal sexual conduct, child abuse, spousal abuse and cases involving dating relation­ ships,” McNeill wrote. ’These cases are some of the most difficult cases in the justice sys­ tem on which to achieve accountability and fairness given lhe personal and emotional his­ tories often found between the panics. Finances, love, family, isolation, retaliation and lhe future (of both the victim and the abuser) are some of the issues that are of pri­ mary consideration for those involved in those cases." McNeill wrote that “Barry County has been in desperate need of a shelter for years. The shelters currently being utilized by Barry County residents are many miles away or are often full with their own county’s victims. This reality makes an already difficult situa­ tion worse. When the immediate crisis situa­ tion for a victim cannot be addressed, the abuser often continues their abuse. Green Gables Haven will be providing an immediate and necessary service for all of lhe residents of every township within Barry County. Any support of any kind dedicated to the operation of this facility will result in immediate bene­ fits for the residents served and for the future victims who will continue to be in need." McNeill said Green Gables Haven would provide the “second most useful tool” his office would have in prosecuting domestic violence crimes. (The first, hv said, would be a court ruling allowing statements made at the scene of a domestic violence incident to be Bryans to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Robert and Marilyn (Molitor) Bryans will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniver­ sary on July 11,2003. Bob and Marilyn have three children: Bob and Nancy Bryans. Bill and Sue Bryans, and Mark and Sherri Baker. They have six grandchildren. A family cele­ bration is being planned. Sawkas to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary lohn and Madeline Sawka are celebrating their 40<h wedding anniversary July 6, 2003. They were married in California, Penn. They moved to Ohio and raised two daughters. Kathie (Mike White, and their children Dalten and Mallory), and Andrea. The family moved to Hastings in 1979, where John look a job, and still works for Hastings Fiberglass. Madeline retired from Hastings Area Schools food service in 1999. Dosters to celebrate 4(y* wedding anniversary A Caribbean cruise marked lhe celebration of the 40th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Doster of P*<ainweil. Mr. Doster and the former Mary Schuyler were married June 29,1963. They have three sons: John of Plainwell; Jerry and Amy of Salem, Oregon; and Jim of Laramie. Wyoming. They also have four grandchil­ dren. Herb and Mary have owned and operated a portrait photography business for 35 years. Their present studio is at their home on Enzian Road. Cyrus & June Simmons to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Cyrus and June Simmons of Adams Lake in Delton will celebrate their 50th anniver­ sary with a trip to northern Michigan. The couple have one child, Julie Simmons of Delton, employed by J-Ad Graphics/ Battle Creek Shopper News. Cyrus and the •former June Shasky were married on July 5, 1953 at the Battle Creek Tabernacle Seventh-day Adventist Church. Cyrus is retired from the Battle Creek Adventist Hospital. Mary Fisher to celebrate 90th birthday admissible in court, rather than a wife having to testify in court against her husband or a child against his or her parent.) While Rutland Supervisor Jim Carr ques­ tioned whether townships would legally be able to contribute to the shelter, Fekkes said she has consulted with the Rutland Township attorney and “there are mechanisms ’vithin the law that would allow municipalities to provide funding for lhe shelter." One way lhe township could donate funds would be through a gram. she said. Fekkes said the Green Gables Haven board has “about everything in place except sustain­ able funding.” “That is why we’re coming to the cities, villages, townships and county," she said. “We need money to run and operate." The shelter also needs to be open so it can qualify for grants, DeBoer said. “There are a lot of grants out there," but to qualify for them the shelter has to be in operation for two to three years, she said. According to Jennifer Richards, also of lhe Green Gables board, the shelter has already received grants from the Wal-Mart Foundation. the Barry Community Foundation and Pennock Foundation. Barry’ County United Way has approved an annual allocation of $7,348 to Green Gables Haven. A number of donations to the shelter have been made by individuals and organizations, including Hospital Network Inc. through Pennock Hospital, lhe Swamp Fox Pool League, the B&K Women’s Pool League. Hastings Fiberglass and a local women’s club. Proceeds from various fund-raisers have been donated to the shelter, including funds from a Christmas home tour in the Hastings area, proceeds from a concealed weapons class sponsored by Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America and the Barry County Republican Party, $2,700 raised by a Youth Advisory Council Roof Sit, fund-raising undertaken by Razor’s Edge, and $15,000 raised at a Green Gables dinner and dance last February. The Green Gables board is also selling T- shirts and sweatshirts for $20 and $30 respec­ tively. They are gray with a Green Gables logo on them, available in medium, large, extra large, and XXL. The board is continuing to hold fund-rais­ ers, Richards said. The next one will be a garage-sale type auction that will probably be held toward the end of July. Donations for the auction are currently being gathered. Household items and other items suitable for auction are welcome with lhe exception of clothing, which will not be accepted. Eventually, Fekkes said, hopes are to have one fund-raiser a year that will provide much of the needed operating capital, such as a radiothon done in the manner of the B-93 Roof Sit. which raises money for child abuse prevention. An organization called “Friends of Green Gables" has also been set up with various lev­ els of donations. The shelter would only need 300 people pledging to pay $300 a year to obtain $90,000, Fekkes pointed out, which is only $ 10,000 short of the needed annual fund­ ing. Those wanting to donate to the auction, purchase T-shirts, or become a Friend of Green Gables can call 945-8844. Those wish­ ing to mail in donations can make the check payable to the Barry Community Foundation, which is holding the funds for Green Gables. Checks can be mailed to: BCF, 629 W. State Sl, Suite 201, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (Make sure to specify on the check that the donation is to Green Gables Haven.) Numerous individuals and organizations have donated time as well as money to Green Gables through work on the various fund­ raising events or Helping to ready the shelter for occupancy. The Green Gables board has been able to lease a home in the area for $1 a year to use as the shelter. Improvements on the home made with the help of various individuals and organizations have included or will include a new porch and deck, new paint on the inside, a new roof and new siding. Green Gables board member Laura Brisboe has been instrumental in obtaining volunteer labor for many of the Green Gables projects, Fekkes said. Thomapple Valley Church provided a number of volunteers to work on lhe shelter during the church’s Day of Caring. Local master gardeners will donate work on the shelter's landscaping, and area greenhouses have donated the landscaping materials. Barry County Lumber has donated paint, she said. Finishing Touch in Hastings has donated a year’s supply of shampoo for the home. The Red Cross is putting together personal packets for residents containing such things as a toothbrush, wash cloth, quilt and teddy bear (if children are involved). A security system is being installed at the home and eventually fencing. Prior to deciding to use the bouse as a shel­ ter, Green Gables board members met with neighbors of the shelter to explain the board’s plans. “We really did have the full support of the neighbors," Fekkes said. "That was important to us. We wanted to work with them." The home is two stories with a full base­ ment. It has three bedrooms, so can accom­ modate three families. The home will hold a maximum of 15 people, but is expected to average between 10 and 12 residents at full capacity In addition to lhe resident manager, volun­ teers will be recruited to help staff the shelter. There will always be a staff person on duty at the shelter as long as there are residents stay­ ing there, Fekkes said. The resident manager and volunteers will provide some assistance to those inhabiting the shelter, but local agencies will also be for these people to leave (the abuser) under the circumstances. What wa’je trying to do is help out with their fears" by providing them a place where they can feel comfortable, where their financial concerns are minimal, where they have a support system in place, and where they can "learn to value themselves again." Regular meeting called to Order at 730 p.m. All Board members and 10 guests present Pledge of Allegiance. Approved minutes and ueasurers report for 05/03. _________ Accepted Department reppRb Adopted Resolution to coWaddibonal 1% per month fee on summer taxes pan between Sept 15Feb. 14.2004. Adopted Resolution to coSect a 3% penalty on late summer taxes paid between February 14-28, 2004 Adopted Resolution for Farmland Preservation. Authorized June BiBs. Meeting adjourned al 920 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested toby: Richard Barnum. Supervisor The Family of Elaine Ann Woolston would like to thank everyone for the flowers, cards and contributions to the Cancer Society. Also for the prayers for the loss of our loved one. REWARD OFFERED Advertisement Call Tim (883) 447-0906 ___________________■ $4.95/mo Internet? Miry Fisher is celebrating her 90th birthdiy. Cards may be sent to 309 W. Colfax St., Hastings, MI 49058 close by. A big benefit of having the shelter in Hastings, Fekkes said, is that most of the services and facilities needed by residents are close enough to reach by walking or riding a bus; a car won’t be needed to get around. Residents can access everything from FIA services, police agencies, county courts, lhe prosecutor’s office, attorney’s offices, mental health providers and substance abuse services to pharmacies, grocery stores and hospitals. The shelter will keep a referral list stating where residents can get in touch with various human service agencies, etc. Victims will also be able to access a list of local attorneys who have volunteered to provide some legal serv­ ices free of charge, such ^helping victims file personal protection unfan. or assisting with custody issues, etc. * Those wishing to use te shelter will be able to call it directly. A local number and an 800 number will soon be available, Fekkes said. The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County will also list the shelter num­ bers on its resource lisb Barry Central Dispatch and all the county police, fire and ambulance agencies win have the number, as well as local human service agencies and doc­ tors. According to McKeough, the shelter will be available for use as emergency temporary housing for people who are going through other crisis situations, if victims of domestic violence aren’t using it at lhe time. For exam­ ple. she said, families who need shelter after their home bums down could potentially stay there temporarily. An added benefit of having a local shelter is that staff can continue to build awareness and provide education to the public about domestic violence, she said. According to Fekkes, “I think it’s very dif­ ficult to understand how people get to be in the mindset they are in when they're victims of domestic violence." Many people's natural reaction when being abused is to "just get away, leave," Fekkes said. But domestic vio­ lence victims have been subjected to “a pat­ tern of behavior that’s focused on alienating them from the people supporting them” and disanaching them from other support, such as financial support, she said. | Victims are people “at the lowest point of their life with no funds, no support system, no (sense) of their own self-wofm. Ifs very scary Seeking videotape of motocross event held at Barry County Fair on July 19, 2002. PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR By David Stowers There is a Michigan based company called Netpcnny.ud that offers fast, reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Internet service to our area. What's so refreshingly unusual is that Netpenny has iaken the Wal-Mart approach to business and have thousands of happy customers to prove it. Because of volume Netpenny only charges $4.95 a month for Internet access! 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Art in the Park is ready for Saturday, with exhibits, free musical entettainment, dancing on stage, picnic tables ready for those who buy food on the grounds, that delicious bratwurst aroma with or without saurkraut, new ideas in home decors, woodwork, ice cream treats straight from the Schwann’s truck, lemonade, elephant ears, hot dogs, raf­ fle tickets and more. Sunday night at the fair features the big, noisy demolition derby followed by fire­ works. Pick your viewing spot. The depot grounds gel lots of visitors on this night. Next week's softball schedule at Freeport again will have three games for church team pUyen. The Alethian chicken barbecue will be held next July 11 at Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church. This is the 48th year for this event. The cii^ken is prepared by High's Barbecue Service of Indiana. Tickets are available at Walker Pharmacy, the Central UM office or from any Alethian member. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet al 1 p.m. Satin lay. July 12, at Lake Manor Apartments, The program will be on genetics and the role DNA and other factors in determining genealogy. The speaker will be Shirley Hodges. The depot library will be open from 3 until 5 pjn. for any researchers. The ice cream social held at the depot/museum was a success on Sunday night. The weather was ideal. Robert huyckprovided keyboard music on the deck for the pleasure of the patrons. There were tables and chairs in the shade of a nice tree and at spots around the deck so one could be in sunshine or shade. Most patrons enjoyed a walk around the rooms to view the graduation photos left from the previous day's Alumni Day exhibits. Members of the freight house committee were the servers and ice cream makers. Alumui Day at the depot brought scores of people all afternoon and a ft-, in the forenoon. They enjoyed seeing each other as well as the composite photos and showcase exhibits featuring activities and pictures of the honored Class of 1951. Class members were hosted that afternoon at the home of Marie (’53) and Larry Brodeck on Eaton Hard to change Dear Annie: My mother and father have been married almost 50 years. In the early years, my father drank and was abusive to my mother. My mother was no saint, either, and they had some hard times. TWenty-five years ago. my father gave up alcohol, started going to church and has become a wonderful grandfather to my chil­ dren. My mother, however, cannot let go of the past, and is a hateful, ugly, cussing 70year-old woman. There is nothing my father can say or do without Mom making a sour face or nasty comment. How can 1 make her understand that lhe hard times are over? I want them to enjoy their golden years together. - Small Town, USA Dear Small Town: Your parents have developed a certain pattern of behavior over the past 50 yean, and it is hard to alter. Your mother does not see herself as you do and may need to have someone point it out. Have a talk with her and ask if she is happy, or if she would like to make some changes in her life. If she is at all receptive, encourage her to seek counseling (with or without Dad), but don't expect too much. Old habits are hard to break. Gum snapping Judy (Bums) Sullivan from the Class of 1953 views souvenirs from her golden anniversary class at Alumni Day at the Depot in Lake Odessa. Highway. The alumni banquet on Saturday evening had a full house, with the seating limited to 300 at St. Edward’s Hall. The program included vocal music by Richard Winkler and introduction of teachers in Lake Odessa schools. Two of the men teachers had met their wives while teaching. Delos Johnson married a fellow teacher and Dale Scheiercr married the secretary in the superintendent’s office. Alice Johnson was the eldest teacher present. The roll call of classes brought much applause. The Class of 1951 required four tables. Responses came from the anniversary classes withn Iris Reed Tasker respoding.for the Class of 1933, Earl Decker of Florida for the Class of 1943 and Burwayne Jackson of California giving a great review of the Class of 1953 with correlating world events during Workmen prepare a planting pocket in the Union Bank sidewalk project in Lake Odessa. PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at 700 p.m. in the Hastings City Han Council Chambers, 201 East State Stree.4 Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the Pubhc Hearing is lor the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by Jeff Mansfield, 536 West Walnut. Hastings. The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-831 (d) (1) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will aUow the construction ot an accessory building with a peak greater then the maximum allowable 14 feet, and also allow the totai square footage of all accesxry buildings on the lot Io exceed the maximum allowable 1.100 square feet. The applicant has *uso requested a variance from Section 90-331 (d) (3) of the City of Hastings Code o' Ordinances, that if granted, wM alow the total accessory buildings on the lot to exceed the allowed two detached accessory buildings per lot Legal description of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS LOTS 940 4 941 PLAN OF HASTINGS their momentous years from kindergarten onward. Their years covered Pearl Harbor through World War II and its aftermath and the Korean Conflict. The Red Cross Bloodmobiie last week brought 75 presenters and 57 pints of good blood. The next time for their visit will be on Aug 25. On Friday, July 13, the Ionia Church of Christ on Jordan Lake Road just south of the 1-96, freeway will be host for Christ's Light Puppeteers with their program “Celebrate America.” This is to be held at 9 p.m. for the outdoor show complete with fire­ works. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. In case of rain, the next date will be on the following Friday. The downtown sidewalk project of Union Bank and Koops Funeral Chapel is now mak­ ing rapid progress. Early in the week the curbs were completed and the sidewalk laid, leaving a wide gap between the sidewalk and the curb. By Tuesday workmen were fast at work laying bricks in the gap. Also new in the project is a series of black decorative lamp posts. At each end of the block the post holds two globes of light. The posts in the space between have single globes. These lights are lower than were those installed for the village years ago. The funeral chapel walk extends around the comer a few feet onto Second Street. The fair continues this week. The midway opens at 5 p.m. today, but at 1 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Thursday features beef and sheep judging, dairy judging, harness racing and a steam tractor pull in the evening. On Friday, the Fourth, there will be a youth horse show, rac­ ing. Puff Pedal Pull and children's games, bobbin lace demonstration and motocross racing for the evening attraction. Saturday there will be a horseshoe pitching contest, draft horse show, Nascow racing in the after­ noon and lhe Figure 8 derby in evening. Sunday brings youth horse racing, the demo derby and the climax of fireworks. This should be an extra long performance of light. A word of advice (not original): Those who go forth on the Fourth with a fifth, might not Written comments wiM be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Request for info'matxxi and'o< minutes of said hearing should be deeded to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City wW provide necessary reasonable axis and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Ever!I G. Manahum City Clerk go forth on lhe Fifrlt Relatives from away who came for the Monday memorial service for Norman Quimbly. 27, a victim of leukemia, included Dennis and Carol Sefferiein of Port Sanilac. Gordon and Karla Rohrbacher and girls of Wayland. Vanin and Janet VanGeisea of Grand Rapids. Gutheridge relatives. The Rev. Fr. Donald Ferris led the service at Central UMC. Ladies of the host church served a meal for the family and their guests later. Roses are in blossom. Hosta plants are put­ ting forth unique flowers. Dear Annie: When did popping, snapping and cracking gum, spitting, and overall loud­ ly masticating become acceptable behavior in public? At my gym (despite a no-gum rule), it sounds like a war zone with small-arms fire echoing as luridly colored bubbles blossom and pop from empty heads. Of course, the poppers cannot hear themselves over the headphones blaring in their ears. When I gen­ tly explained to one popper that the sound was distracting, you would have thought that I questioned her parentage (and, of course, I do). At a live performance of a very dramatic play, the dialogue was underscored in stereo as two women blithely snapped and cracked on both sides of me. Are people salivating more these days? Does this account for the arcs of expectorant freely flowing at virtually every public place? If you say that I am being oversensitive, fine, I will become a hennit. If not, what is the best way to approach such people? - A Reluctant Misanthrope Dear Misanthrope: You have a nice com­ mand of the language. Unfortunately, it won't help you convince gum snappers that they are annoying and rude. You can be polite and try saying, "I’m sure you don't realize that your gum is so noisy. Would you mind toning it down?" Here's an old poem that illustrates the problem,* The gum-chewing child and the cud-chew­ ing cow, They both look alike, but there's a differ­ ence somehow. But what is the difference? I see it all now. It's the thoughtful look on the face of the cow. Duffle bag kids Dear Annie: After reading the column about single women over 40 having "too much baggage," I had to write. My husband and I fell in love 20 years ago, when my chil­ dren were 4 and 6. He raised rny kids as if they were his own. Recently, some friends were telling us about their engaged son. who is marrying a woman with a child. They expressed concerns about lhe "baggage" being brought into the relationship. I turned to my husband and asked. "Did you think I had baggage when you married me?" Without mining a beat, he replied with a smile, No, you had a couple of cute little duffle bags." — Traveler in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Dear Traveler Your lusband has a charm­ ing sense of humor. Yo i sound like a loving couple, and how wonderful for your children that you found each other. Married masochist Dear Annie: I have been married to "Richard" for 10 years, and we have two chil­ dren. I have tried to make a good home, but he says that I am not doing what he wants and that he does not have to put up with it. Richard is a physician and often tells me that he has "many women at his feet, ready to show him a better life." At work and in his private social circle, he is adored. Everyone thinks he is a great guy. Of course. Richard selects all our friends. If anyone stands up for me. he drops that person like a hot potato. Recently, I hosted a dinner al our home, and he slapped my wrist in front of our guests because I forgot to fill the waler glasses. For our 10th anniversary he took me on a threeday golf vacation. Since I don't play, I sat in the hotel room for hours. (He didn't want me riding in lhe cart with him.) Last week, I took my car in, and lhe repair guy said my tires were dangerously bald. This is the car our children ride in. Richard knew about the problem months ago. but insisted on getting every last inch out of those tires. Mind you. he drives two new and very expensive vehi­ cles. I'm not sure Richard loves me. He even forgot my birthday. I asked him if he would like a divorce because I do everything wrong, and he acted insulted. He said I should be more grateful for everything he does for me. I am grateful, but 1 hate the way he makes me feel. I don't want a divorce, but when I asked him to go for counseling, he refused. How can I gel him to go? - Losing My Mind in New York Dear N.Y: We can't quite figure out why you want to stay With Richard. Prestige? Money? The children? He berates you, belit­ tles you, insults you, treats you like a servant and expects you to feel gratitude. This is emo­ tional abuse, and it is unhealthy. You don't need Richard to go with you for counseling. Go without him. and figure out if there's any­ thing worth saving in this one-sided marriage. Stealing tips Dear Annie: A few days ago, I went to play pool, eat and have drinks with a few friends. Each time one of us ordered a drink or meal, we left a tip for the bartender and/or waitress. Several times I noticed lhe money had disap­ peared. even though neither the bartender nor the waitress had been near us. As the night went on. 1 saw one of my friends maneuver her hand close to the money. When we made eye contact, her hand moved away and she smiled. I mentioned something to her about how servers rely on tips to pay their bills and feed family mem­ bers, but didn't accuse her of anything. I don't want to ruin my friendship by men­ tioning what I suspect, but I don't want her to keep stealing lhe tips, either. I cannot prove that she took the money, but we were the only group by the pool table, and I have my suspi­ cions. What do you recommend? — My Friend Reads Your Column Dear Friend: If your friend is taking the tips, she already knows it’s wrong. The next time you go oul with her, hand lhe tips direct­ ly to lhe bartender or waitress to make sure they are received. It may be slightly more inconvenient for you. but it will be greatly appreciated by the servers. Illegal wedding? Dear Annie: I read the letter about the cou­ ple having a "mock wedding" because the hall is already booked and the groom’s divorce is not expected to be final in time. Tell that couple to consult a lawyer if they intend to exchange vows. I know people who have been prosecuted for bigamy, even though they had simple ceremonies without a justice of the peace or legal officiant. Reality Check in Vermont Dear Vt.: That would certainly put a damper on the festivities. Thanks for writing. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi.com, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and car­ toonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. �The Hu&nge Bannor - Thursday, July 3.2003 - Paga 0 “Friday, Oct 28 - A cool day. I went outside this Stockade ihi? mom after some pine boughs to sleep upon. The Rebels had most all the men fall in this afternoon and all of them with their time out had a chance to enlist into their army. “Saturday, Oct. 29 - Very cool. Nothing of importance going on. We drawed two days rations today so that they do no have to serve to us on Sunday eve. got half a pt. of rice. “Sunday, Oct. 30 - Cool in the mom - warm after the day got up. We dug our shanty out deeper today, I think it will make it warmer. And then we cut some wood off from a stump to cook with. “Monday, Oct. 31 - Warm day. Nothing of importance going on. ‘Tuesday, Nov. 1 - Weather the usual. “Wednesday, Nov. 2 - Very hot. This is a fasting and prayer with the Reb’s and it came near being a fast day with. We had no wood to cook with, so I eat I pt. of raw beans and molasses for breakfast, 3 qts. for supper. Thursday. Nov. 3 - Cloudy and cool, rain in the afternoon. I gave my ration of beef this mom for an axe to chop with one hour. I got a bag of chips off from a stump enough to cook with for 2 to 3 days. “Friday, Nov. 4 - Very cool this mom. Very cold last night. A great many men got chilled through and died ?? my partner flanked out­ side and fetched some wood. “Saturday, Nov. 5 - Very cold in the mom warm in the afternoon. We draw 2 days rations today so that they do not have any­ thing to do on Sunday. There is strong talk of Morris Pilgrim (Part V) By Joyce Wetabrecht This week’s column begins with the high­ lights of Mr. Pilgrim’s capture as compiled by Emily Moore Clark. Again he dwells a great deal of time writing about food and the weather, both important factors in the life of a prisoner. Andersonville offered little or no shelter from the weather and very poor food choices. Highlights - June 11, 1864: captured; June 19, on cars for Andersonville; Oct 1, left Camp Sumpter; Oct. 2, arrive in Savannah to another Bull Pen; Oct 3, drawing of the shel­ ter (in back of his book) traced from the orig­ inal diary; Oct. IX leave Savannah for Millin, Camp Lawion; Oct. 28, the soldiers are given opportunity to enlist in enemies army; Nov. 26, left Camp Lawton for the lines. • Wednesday, Aug. 24 - Another very hot day. I am running a little behind today in my trading, but I had plenty of dinner. I had a ration of bread and a ration of beans, portions the same. “Thursday. Aug. 25 - Very hot as usual again today. I had a small peace of bead for breakfast and then I boiled 1 qt. of beans and cat a early dinner. Our rations tonight was half bread and half raw rice and molasses. I eat my bread and pan of my molasses for supper. “Saturday, Aug. 27 - Very hot again today. I eat a small peace of bread for breakfast and after having a half hours flap with Hutcherson 1 got 1 qt kettle and boiled my rice and eat that and my molasses at 11 o’clock and then traded my beef off for a ration of rice and eat it all 2 o’clock. “Sunday. Aug. 28 - Very hot today again as usual. A small peace of bread for breakfast and then I boiled my rice and beef in a two qt kettle about 2p.m. and half of it and the other half of it for supper. We drawed half beans and half meal tonight “Monday. Aug. 29 - Very hot. I bought 3 pts. of cheap beans last night. I traded 1 pt off this mom for a ration of bread for breakfast. Me and I. Hollsol baked our meat up this mom. and sold it for .60 cts. beans for dinner and bread for supper. Bread and beans ration. Tuesday. Aug. 30 - Very not mom. I think it is as hot as we have had this summer. I am not feeling very good today. I had 1 qt of boiled beans for breakfast. No dinner, bread and beef for supper. Rations the same.’’ Wednesday, Aug. 31 through Sept. 5 cannot be read. ■Tuesday, Sept 6 - Cloudy day. A shower about noon, I had 1 qt. of boiled rice and beef soup for dinner, bread and molasses for sup­ per. Rations tonight bread, beans, pork and beef. The report is still racing about parole. “Wednesday. Sept. 7 - Very hot again. The Reb’s commander taking out prisoners this morn, and hope it is an exchange of prisoners. Warren Shuraphen died at daylight this mom. Beans for dinner and breakfast, mush for sup­ per, rations small tonight. Thursday, S-pt. 8 - Cool and cloudy. The prisoners still keep leaving some have their doubts about it being an exchange, but I believe in it Mush for breakfast beans for dinner and mush for supper. Rations tonight beans, meal and beef. “Friday, Sept. 9 - Very hot, prisoners keep leaving. Mush for breakfast beans for dinner and beans and bread for supper. Rations tonight beans, beef and bread. There is a great many men suffering from lungs here. “Saturday, Sept. 10 - Clear and hot again today. Bread for breakfast. I got into a fight this mom and lost my meal but.. I came out victorious. Beans and bread for dinner, bread and molasses for supper. Rations rice, meal and mola’ocs. “Sunday, Sept. 11 - Very hot again today. Rice for breakfast, mush for dinner, rice for supper and than I was detailed to carry sick men up to the Barricks then came back and eat another rice supper, beef??? “Monday. Sept. 12 - The boys are still going oul of camp, beginning to look very thin. There is a great many boys flank out Mush for breakfast rice and molasses for din­ ner, bread for supper, bread, rice and molasses. Tuesday, Sept 13 - very hot again today. Rice, bread and molasses for dinner, boiled rice and molasses for supper. Rations tonight boiled rice, meal and molasses. We have orders to be ready to move tonight. “Wednesday. Sept. 14 - A very hot day. Our detachment moved over the gate this mom. . ready to leave, but the cars have run off and we can not leave today Some men have fears it is an exchange of prisoners. “Thursday. Sept. 15 - Very hot again today. A light shower in the afternoon. We all fell in this afternoon ready to leave... but.... alahs lhe cars was not for us. They took a number of sick out... but a great many of them came back. Bread, bean. beef. “Friday. Sept. 16 - Very hot... I am feeling sick today. I was hungry last eve and cat too much and it soured on me... We are laying on the side hili anxiously waiting for orders to march. A great many are getting discouraged. “Saturday. Sept. 17 - Cloudy day... I am feeling better today than I did yesterday. Rations tonight was bread, rice and beef... there was 100 men went out of prison this eve to General Sherman like it was a special exchange. “Sunday, Sept. 18 - Cloudy day. it rained in the after part of lhe night last night, but I was under shelter for the second time in the night since I have been in prison. Rations today rice, bread and beef. “Monday, Sept. 19 - Cloudy day. Nothing of importance going on except prisoners trad­ ing with the guard for tobacco, etc. The Yank’s trade for buttons, pocket knives and pocket books, etc. rations today beans, beef and bread. ‘Tuesday, Sept. 20 - Cloudy day. We are very unsettled here now. Anxious to know when and where we are going too from here. Rations tonight bread, beans and molasses. Thursday. Sept. 22 - Cloudy and sometimes misted rain today. The Reb Serg’t reorganized our detachment today. I have hopes of getting out of here before many days... rations bread, beans and beef. “Friday. Sept. 23 - Cloudy and relay. After some of the boys flunked out of our detach­ ment, we had more to ?? but now we are reor­ ganized. We could cat all our rations at one meal. “Saturday, Sept. 24 - Cloudy and rainy. I began to feel discouraged. E arc on very short rations and my money is about gone. And no way to make a cent or a bite to eat. We suffer with hunger. Bread, beans and molasses. “Sunday, Sept. 25 - Clear but cool day... it was very cold last night, we could hardly sleep our teeth chattered this mom when we got up... we are shamefully abused, worse than dogs. Bread, beef and beans. “Monday. Sept. 26 -Very hot nothing going on. Starvation stares us in the face. I am get­ ting weak fast, but I do not look very thin. I look as stout as any man in the company. Bread, beans and beef. ‘Tuesday. Sept. 27 - Very hot. We was cheered up this eve - we feel in ranks to march out, but alahs it was a failure, they took three detachments. Bread, beans and molasses - drawed cuts for bacon and lost it. “Wednesday, Sept. 28 - Very hot. Some more ranks left this eve. Rations tonight, abut 3 ozs. beef, 3 ozs. pork, 1 pt. beans. four ounces bread, spoonful salt, a spoonful of molasses. Quiet all night. “Thursday, Sept. 29 - Very hot. We fell in again tonight to march out but the cars did not come. Our detachment goes out in the next load. We feel anxious to get out of here. Rations bread, beans, bacon, beef and one spoonful soup. “Friday, Sept. 30 - Hoc again today... noth­ ing of importance going on. 1 traded my beef 4 ozs. of beef, lulf a leaspoonsful of salt, no soup, no vinegar. That makes it hard living. “Sunday, Oct 16 - Warm again today. I whiled away this mom. Am mending my part­ ners shirt. We eat two meals per day here, generally mush for breakfast, beans for din­ ner. I have made up my mind to winter here now. “Monday, Oct 17 - Cool day. I helped to cany up a big log today and pulled my break­ fast right out of me. I have not been so hungry for sometime... Tuesday, Oct 18 - Wet in the mom. Clear in the afternoon and very cool. I hope our Government will soon get us out of here or there will not be many o us left. The mortali­ ty is great now and will be larger ax- winter comes. “Wednesday, Oct 19 - A nice day, nothing of importance going on. 1 traded my rations of beef of this afternoon for tobacco. I had no other means of getting any and that is some­ thing a man can hardly do without, even men that never used it before. Thursday, Oct 20 - A pleasant day. I fell into a sleep this afternoon and slept in lake. I had no time to hunt/hurt? my body guards. 1 made a bean and meal cake this eve - it tasted first rate. “Friday, Oct 21 - Cool this mom - pleasant as the day comes on, I had another bean and meal cake this eve. I like to eat it with molasses. But I dont think a dog would eat it in the Northern States. . "Sat irday, Oct 22 - Another cold day. Men cannot keep warm and must suffer consider­ able tonight. Those that have no covering or scarcely any clothing. I had to make a kettle of warm mush tonight to warm me before going to bed. “Sunday, Oct. 23 - Cold again today. There was a great many men died last night. We had to move our quarters today. We was in the Six detachments place. “Monday, Oct 24 - The weather holds on very cold and we cannot keep warm these long cold nights, we shall about have to stay here this winter, the nights are long and tire­ some. Tuesday, Oct 25 - A pleasant day after the sun got up. We dug a hole in the Earth today and put our tent over it, it will make it warmer, I had to get up about six o'clock this morning was froze out. “Wednesday. Oct 26 - Nothing of impor­ tance going on. Weather still very cold. I slept a little warmer last night than I have before for several nights. “Thursday, Oct. 27 - Cool in the mom... rain in the afternoon. I had all 1 wanted to eat this afternoon. I had all 1 wanted to eat this afternoon I had a late dinner. I eat 3 pts. of beans and meal cooked with molasses on it. 1 qt. of mush and molasses for supper. National Freedom* NO ROAMING OR LONGDISTANCE CHARGES on TK fUTIOMAL FXUDOM MITWOUK* Unlimited last eve for beans to eat today. Rations bread, beans, bacon, and molasses. I traded half my bread for a ration of beans. “Saturday. Oct 1 - Very hot. I traded a ring of this eve to a Rebel guard for along plug of tobacco. It was a right that I got up for my lit­ tle gal just before 1 was captured. Bread, molasses and beans. We leave Camp Sumpter > MOOKUrtl Ony9S>e j boys. Tuesday, Oct 4 - Cloudy... but mom... I had a good dinner today. Rice soup and beef we get more beef here than we did at Sumpter Prison. We draw raw rations all kinds and a little soup and vinegar. I like this is a little bet­ ter than I did Sumpter. “Wednesday, Oct. 5 - Hot... but cloudy. We draw 1/2 pt of meal, 1 1/2 pt of raw rice for our day. About 5 oz. of raw beef, about 8 tablespoonful of molasses per day 1 spoonful of soup, two spoonful of vinegar for 2 days.” Thursday, Oct 6 through Tuesday, Oct 11 fixed here than we have been before since we were prisoners. 1 am in with 3 other boys, we have six tents, all join together, we do not draw good rations here as we did in Savannah. “Saturday, Oct. 15 - Warm in lhe middle of the day. Very cool nights. Our rations here are 1/4 pts. of raw beans, 1/3 of a pt of com meal, F RJE E Activation Share your mhutM for jurt $20 a month! er bull pen. “Monday, Oct 3 - Rainey... it looked hard this mom... raining and no shelter, but we soon got up a tent. I traded some tobacco and my partner .25. cts. in money for some poles. 1 am in a kind of tent now with three other many Union men in Savannah. Thursday, Oct. 13 - A nice day. Pleasant. We arrived at Millicm about 2 o'clock this mom - and then commenced counting us off ready for the new prison. We got into it about 2 o’clock and then I broke my fast for the day. “Friday. Oct 14 - Cloudy day. We put up our shanty today. We are more comfortably T Night & Weekend Minutes 'S sometime this eve. “Sunday, Oct 2 - Foggy this mom - hot after the sun got up. We are going along, nice today, but there is nothing moving as it is Sunday. We arrived in Savannah this eve. about 8 o'clock and was marched into moth­ cannot be read. “Wednesday. Oct 12 - Clear day and warm. We left Savannah this afternoon about 3 o’clock for Millin. about 75 miles distance. We drawed about 1 lb. of beef each this mom, we drawed for those that have left. A great an exchange here now. It was a frost last night “Sunday, Nov. 6 - Very warm and nice. A pleasant eve. 1 think we shall sleep warm tonight I had a gay dinner today. I had a Rib bone of beef and two qts. of beans and meal. “Monday, Nov. 7 - A very nice day. I flanked outside again today and fetched some wood. I had 2 qts of rice and meal. Soup for dinner today and a qt of beef and meal. Soup for supper. Tuesday, Nov. 8 - Cloudy and cool. We held a “Presidential Election” in camp today. Lincoln got 934 votes more than McClellan. There was about 4,600 votes cast Every man and boy was allowed to vote. “Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Cloudy in mom. Clear and pleasant in the afternoon. We are all in hopes of getting out of this exchange this week But alas, I am afraid we shall slip up. Thursday, Nov. 10 - A pleasant day. lurban Harlock of Rootstown this eve. has been a prisoner for sixteen months, he look fat and well and stands prison life first rate. “Friday, Nov. 11 - Cool and cloudy day. The Reb’s was in today seeing to who wanted clothing. I an in hopes I shall get a shirt. I think I shall if anyone does. But I would rather be exchanged. “Saturday, Nov. 12 - Very cool last night but this was a pleasant day when the sun got up. The Reb’s are in today taking lhe names of the sick. I think they will be exchanged next week.” VWAUTiUlMrt amerta SaSMkpRL,9kl1 Grand h»ib GreMvilte Whiter MR lb MSI «*»•-**» Muskegon RmS.SH C Sb D Porte«« Oattmter w ■MEW! Low Prtca j / �Page 10 - Thumday. July 3. 2003 - Th® Hastings Banner Buzz Youngs Classic planned for Aug. 2 The summer golf tradition of the Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic will return to Riverbend Golf Course Saturday, Aug. 2. The four-person scramble will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. Cost is $65 per per­ son, which includes 18 holes of golf, a shared power cart and lunch. Cash prizes will be given away to the top three teams, and for closest pin and long drive competitions. The UMhnament is the top fund-raiser for the Hastings Athletic Boosters club, and all pro­ ceeds will go towards supporting the athletic department. To sign up, call 945-3238. For more than a decade, the Hastings Booster Club has put together a tournament to raise funds for the athletic department. In 2000, the tournament was renamed as the Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic to honor the local legend and those he would have honored. Youngs was the former Hastings Banner Summer ball sizzles Joseph Smith, of team two, receives a high five from Michael Eastman on his trip to home plate. The team is In the Major T League, one of the baseball programs that the YMCA offers over the summer. editor, and had a sports program on WBCH radio. Covering high school athletes and events for 49 years, he even rode on the bus sometimes to sporting events. Youngs is remembered for the support he gave to youth, and for some the fatherly figure he provided. Few who knew Youngs could ever forget him and the tournament serves as a reminder for all the lives he touched. The legends were created a few years after lhe renaming to rec­ ognize other community members' support, and their shared belief with Youngs that kids come first. Legends are selected based on their dedication to the school, strong charac­ ter, and involvement in athletics. Some of the previous legends include Jock Clarey, Lew Lang. Jack Hoke, Pal Murphy and Bob VanderVeen. This year’s legend is Carl Scboessel. For the fourth year, J-Ad Graphics will be one of the main sponsors of the event. Three Viking baseball players make All-State Lakewood varsity base’all players Tony Galaviz, Clint Tobias and Brian Stowell have been selected to the All-State Team by the Michigan Hifh School Coaches' Association. Galaviz v as selected to the first team as an infielder. He is a three-year player and has signed to play at Lansing Community College. Tobias, a junior, was selected to the first team as cn outfielder. This is the second year be ha* had this honor. Stowell was named honorable mention as a first baseman. He has signed to play for Lansing Community College. The three names will be added to Lakewood’s list of 10 All-State players. The names arc printed on the players’ T-shirts. ’ All three are very dedicated and hard working. They are much deserving of this honor," said coach Bob Veitch. Lakewood's varsity baseball team finished its 2003 season with a 28-7 record. Buzz Youngs himself loved to play golf, and is now honored in the Buzz Youngs Golf Legends Classic. Area summer program lures those who want Teen's 1st buck is magazine story to run for fun Hastings Hign School student Tim Frey recently read his own story about getting his first buck. Tim's cousin, Greg Frey, wrote Tim's account of shooting the deer and sub­ mitted the article to the magazine. Michigan Out-of-Doors. The story was published in July, and describes the year and a half process Tim went through before he finally saw the 13-point buck he shot with his compound bow. Greg Frey wrote, "With the help of an ethic* hunter and a devoted grandpa, Tim Frey has been able to look upon his first They're out there. People who run for firn. And the Wayland Roadn inner, are an organized way for people of all ages in this area to share their pleasure in running every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Young, old. stale buck — The buck of a lifetime." Tim is pictured with his grandfather, Marvin Frey, and his sister, Ellen Frey. (Photo provided by Carol Frey.) Lakewood varsity baseball players, (from left) Matt Stowell, Tony Galaviz, and Clint Tobias, have all received All-State honors for their performances this spring. Hastings Mickey Mantle team stays atop league Wimbledon meltdown teaches winning lesson Editor's note: While sports editor Brett Bremer is on vacation this week, J-Ad Graphics intern Erik* Simpson will fill in for his column, “...Out of the Hit" When I first read about Greg Rusedski’s Wimbledon meltdown, I was glad I hadn't seen it The English native Rusedski faced American Andy Roddick in the second round of the epito­ me ci tennis tournaments. Having lost the first two sets, Rusedski appeared to be on a break­ through in the third, only a few points away from claiming the set But when a fan shouted out that a ball was out, and Rusedski stopped playing the point, to quote so many coaches, he “lost his cool." Rusedski shouted at the chair empire for not call­ ing a replay, and continued to play with profanity on the side. After losing the next five games, which meant the match, it was clear his head wasn’t in the game. As an outsider I could easily count oui the cardinal sins he had broken: 1. Don't try to control the uncontrollables. 2. Play point by point — never concentrate on the last point 3. Don’t ever let your opponent see you down. 4. Don’t lose your cool. 5. Have the mental ability to pick yourself up But as someone who played the game, and lost her cool on more than one occasion, I know the rules aren’t that simple. Rusedski’s performance brought back memories of my temper boiling, sometimes beyond the point of my control. Cringe. Ninety percent of athletics is mental, ten percent is performance, so sports psychologists and coaching experts say. Being mentally fit is more important than being physically fit, they also say. But the rules of being a mental giant are always competing with how hard you've worked to get to that match, how badly you want to win, how much you need to win, and when some­ thing botches that hard work, that desire, meltdown can result. Experience can bring the novice player out of total lack of control, but can also place more pressure on winning. Winners are expected to win. They’re pecked at, strived for, and in a con­ stant position of defending a title. While some thrive for this position, others can’t seem to hold on to the top. Fear of failure, yes. But is it possible to fear success? Who doesn't want to win though? We’re taught if not from the beginning, once we reach varsity sports — we play to win. With that victorious goal, however, comes risk. Risk of put­ ting everything you have on the line, playing your best and still losing. Or winning, and bring­ ing yourself out of a pattern, placing yourself in a new world of being at lhe top. A world with higher expectations, a world where playing your best is no longer what counts. Looking back on my high school days there are matches where I wish 1 could have let things slide off my back a little more easily. Play without pressure and just for the love of the game. Maybe Rusedski will look back on his match, and wonder what he can do to assure he does­ n't lose his cool again. Or maybe he’ll be another example of how we all can’t be at the top. The Hastings summer baseball teams in th. Mickey Mantle League and Connie Mack League added some notches to their “W” col­ Five runs were scored in the fourth inning, pushing the team to its win. During the rally, Justin Pratt drove in Larsen and Andy Griggs umn this past week. The Mickey Mantle League (ages 16 and under) had a pair of doubleheader sweeps over Delton and Middleville, bringing their overall record to 11-1, and maintaining their with a base hit. Andy Kelly and Ryan Duits walked to first, aid Luke Olmstead and Eric Schiedel had RBI singles. Olmstead took game two on the mound, with a 9-4 win. He struck out seven while giv­ ing up four hits. Larsen. Kelly, Duits. Olmstead, and Adam Case each had key hits; Kelly earned two RBIs. The Hastings Connie Mack squad (for ages 18 and under) now stands al 5-3 in the league, and will finish league play with a double­ header Wednesday and the league tournament on Saturday, July 12, in Lakewood. The 18 and under team also competed in the Olivet Wooden Bat Invitational last week­ spot al the top of the league. Mike McPhillips and Kevin Davis pitched the team to 5-4 and 4-3 wins over Delton. In the first game, McPhillips had five strikeouts and gave up two hits on the mound. Mike Garrett and Toot Miller each had a triple and Brandon Sutfin drove in two runs with a dou­ ble. Later in the week. Hastings faced Middleville, which had previously dealt the boys their only loss of the season. Hastings jumped oul to an early lead by plating five runs in the first inning. The hits kept coming, with Sutfin earning three RBls. Garrett was on the mound, and had five strikeouts, yield­ ing four hits. The final score was 6-2 In the second game the team waited until the end to pull out the victory, with the game winning run coming across home plate in the bottom of lhe last inning. Pitcher Alex Schoiber contributed to the low scoring game by recording nine strikeouts. Garrett and Tom Rizor had hits, and scored the two Hastings runs. The Connie Mac League (18 and under) also tasted victory by winning two games against Lowell Monday night. Scott Larsen picked up the win for Hastings, striking out seven hitters, and allowing just four hits cn route to the 8-3 win. end. playing three games against tough com­ petition. The tournament featured teams from all over mid-Michigan and Ohio The Hastings team ended the day with one win and two losses. Larsen pitched for the one victory, 5-4 over Charlotte He racked up S’X strikeouts and allowed five hits. Larsen. Garrett. Duits. and Pratt collected hits and RBIs. and Griggs drove in the final run. tn game two. Hastings was shut out by Mason. 8-0. Griggs, Garrett and McPhillips had the only hits of the game. Carson City dealt Hastings the third loss by a score of 9-1. A tough pitcher allowed just two hits, which came from Garrett and Andy Kelly. Garrett drove in Pratt for Hastings' lone run. champions and average runners meet up al Wayland High School on 135th Avenue, which is straight east from Bass Road in Barry County. The program runs for ten weeks, and some nights pulls in almost one hundred runners. Ray Ante], coach al Kelloggsville High School, started the program, and he is joined by Tammy Benjamin, coach at Thomapple Kellogg. Ellen Dykstra Wilcox. coach at Caledonia, and Steve Hartcourt, coach at Wayland. The program attract, runner, from Middleville, Caledonia, Kelloggsville, Wayland and even Kentwood. Some of the high school kids may know each other from competitions during the school year, other, come back from college where they have ran. Each week is a different workout, and only three of the ten sessions come out with a win­ ner who crosses the line first One week, for example, is the foor-mile prediction, in which each runner takes off his or her watch, and predicts the time it will lake to reach the fin­ ish line. The runner closest to his or her pre­ dicted time wins the most points. Other nights feature a handicap run. where the slowest runner, suit first. Points aren't the most important part of the program though, says Benjamin. “It's a lol of fun. and a great summer workout If 1 decid­ ed to go out and ran five miles by myself it wouldn't be the same thing as running five miles against 80 other people. There's a cer­ tain pride factor that's involved. “The workout can be however hard you make it." Benjamin adds. Many of the coaches who take part in die program have multiple state titles under their bells. Ante! coaches Nicole Bush, perennial stale champion in Division III cross country and Benjamin's Thomapple Kellogg girls won three straight team title, in 1999. 2000 and 2001. While Benjamin doesn't attribute her titles to the program, she say, the workout adds a nice variety to the typical summer workout. The talent isn't the only facto- that ranges in the runners, lhe runner, themselves are composed of everyone from middle school kids to retired folks. �SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE * LONGSTREET, LLP at law F Frequently asked questions about nursing home costs and medicaid eligibility Robert Longstreet is a partner with the law firm of Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Longstreet. LLP. Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term care planning, elder law. nursing home rights, business transactions, real estate and gener­ al civiUcriminal law. In a multiple part series. Mr. Longstreet will discuss the most common questions he encounters regarding nursing home costs and the Medicaid program. He can be reached at 269-945-3495 or rlongstreetfc siegeihudson.com. Committee members helping to organize the Barry County Chamber of Commerce golf outing Include (from left) Steve Steward. J-Ad Graphics; Theron Barlow, Bartow Florist; Jeff VanAman, Felpausch; Stacee English, Tyden; Tai Gearhart, State Farm Insurance; Tammy Daniels. Coleman Agency; Pat Buckland, Buckland Insurance; Tammy Berdecia, Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce; Jeff Mansfield, City of Hastings and Chris Jacoby, Pennock Health Services. Missing from photo are: Alma Czinder, Deb Baker, Joe Bleam, Joe Booher and Kristen Royston. Less than half of chamber golf outing spots still open Twenty-nine of the 54 available teams have been filled for lhe 17th annual Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Open. Registration deadline is when all the slots are taken. This year the outing will take place at Yankee Springs Golf Course in Wayland on Wednesday, July 30. The tournament includes 18 holes of golf in a four-person scramble format, and dinner at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Last year’s event raised a little less than $14,000, and this year the target is $15,000. Ixvels of sponsorship range from corporate to individual, with a gold team cost of $400, to an individual dining only-cost of $15. A long drive, hoie-in-one, closest to the pin. and most accurate contests will take place, along with an opportunity to win a car fiom area car dealers. Funds raised will go toward operational costs of the Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors many local activities and services, including the annual Hastings Sidewalk Saks and tourism guide. Hastings High School honor roll announced (Second semester ending June 6) Seniors High Honors (3.5 to 4.0 grade point aver­ age) — Laurence Adrianson, •Molly Alderson, Tamera Alexander, Megan Avery. Brian Baird. Molly Benningfield, Emilie Beuzelin. Aaron Bolthousc, Casey BorrorHuisman, Lucas Brehm, Jenna Bryans, Stacey Buck. Brandon Buehler, * Amanda Burton, Megan Butler, ‘Casey Cady, ‘Brent Chappelow. Donald Converse, ‘Laura Dipert, ‘Emily Dreyer. Krystle Dunn, ‘Amy Easey, •Joel Gibbons. Katie Hesterly, ‘Emily Heath, Emily Hoke, ‘Tiffany Howell. Teha Huss, Wendi Iler, ‘Natasha Jones. ‘Derek Kral Iman, Craig Laurie. Tammuz Mead. Heather Ogden, Akiko Okumura, Olivia Pare’, ‘Jennifer Peake. Justin Prater. Heather Robinson, Kathryn Safie, Christina Schantz, •Jennifer Shaw. Brooke Sheldon, ‘Kerianne Sherwood. ‘Jeramey Shoebridge, Jessica Smith, Joseph Smith, Keith Stoudt. Holly Taggart, Keri Terpening, Alicia Tctten, Rick Volosky. Kai Ward, Kristina Welton, •Bradley Wentworth. Cody White, Holly Wilson, ‘Andrew Worth and Jenipher Wymer. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Rachael Arias, Christopher Armstrong, Jeffrey Baker, Dustin Bowman. Justin Carley. Jessica Cheeseman, Amanda Clinton, Brian Devries, Jason Dipp, Brett Donley, Brian Donnini, Paul Downing, Jeffery Eddy. Megan Falconer, Erin Fish, Courtney Fortier. Megan Frazier, Beau Furrow, Elizabeth Gerber, Matthew Gibbons, Gerald Givens. Jacob Heuss, Seth Higbee, Benjamin Jacobs, Ryon Lear, Andrew Logan. Bryan Myers, Rebekah Nicholson, Colette Puracker. Anthony Rambin, Jessica Ranguette, Danielle Roberts. Jessica Rose, Christopher Rounds, Eli Schmidt. Steven Sekrecki, Judy Slaughter, Teresa Smith, Nicole Swartz, Samantha Wallace. Bethany Weeks and Robert Woodworth. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Katherine Boyer. Richard Burke II, Mindy Colvin. Justin Cordray. Angela Dipp, Chad Hess, Amanda Lepard, Denis Martindale, Cassandra Meade, Joshua Millcson, Jaonie Myers. Brittani Schoemer. Colleen Shellenbarger, Nicholas Storm. Carrie Slow. Colin Vanwingen. James Vickery and Jessica Woodmansee. Juniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Matthew Aspinall. ‘Drew Bowman. Eric Byington,, Heather Carroll. Caleb Case. Sara Clark. ‘Sarah Clevenger. ‘Margo Cooklin, ‘Erin Dahn, Rebecca Davis. Jessica Falconer, •Mark Ferrall. ‘Michael Fox. Whitney Garrison. Jami Hayes, Erin Hemerling. Matthew Hoffman. Jonathan Hollister, Hilary Hutchins, Jill Jolley, Brenda King, •Jeremy Lockwood, Joseph Matthews, Stephanie McNally, Nickolas O’Heran, John Oliver, Brian Olmstead. Ryan Prater, Nicole Prough. •Jennifer Quada, Ashlee Rizor, Amanda Rose. Katherine Selvig, Jami Shilling. Samantha Sleevi. Vincent Stavale. Nicholas Thompson. Anna Trumble and Patrick Wilde. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Victoria Andrews. Kristen Beckwith. Ashley Belson. Jonathan Britten. Ashley Bunge. Nicole Campbell. Adam Case. Julie Cole, Amber Davis, Amy Demond. Carmen Desvoignes, Brian Doozan, Danielle Drumm. Mark French, Lisa Gerber. Thomas Girrbach. Jordan Glazier, Randy Haire, Aaron Hasman, Billy Holtrust, Katie Hotchkiss, Lindsey Hussey. Collin Kaiser. Bradley Kidder. Scott iLu-sen. Matthew Lyatraw, Ashley Miller. Stephanie Mills. Charity Neil. Jessica Nichols, Angela Norris, Justin Pritt, Shanon Reil. Morgan Steward. Alice Trout, Heath Vanbelkum, Keri Wills and Leah Wood. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Amanda Becktel, Jim Coenen, Christopher Coryell, Heather Heinrich, Christopher Kuestner, Stephanie Miller, Andrea Murphy, Casey Pennepacker, Pamela Peterson, Sarah Reaser, Eric Schiedel and Ashley Vannocker. Sophomores High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Elizabeth Acker, Zachary Allen, Timothy Aspinall, Mariah Bachert, Jacquelyn Beduhn, Megan Bolthousc. Jesse Cappon, Andrew Conklin, Allison Cooney, Brian Cottrell, Cody Depew, •Catherine Fish. ‘Sarah Frantz. Timothy Frey, Andrew Griggs, Danielle Hodges, Kelsey Howell, ‘Amanda Hurless, Katrina Jacobs, Curtis Krallman, ‘Alexander Larson. Anna Lawrence, Amber Lepard. Christy Pohja. Shannon Poll, ‘Kristin Puffpaff, Taylor Raymond. Evelyn Roscoe, Brandon Schwartz, Bridgette Suuilhood, Jennifer Stout Luke Tossava, Graham Tuinstra, ‘Courtney Wakley and ‘Brent Wallace. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Daniel Anger. Kayla Arnie, Stephanie Buskirk. Jaymee Campbell, Ashley Chase, Nicole Cichanski, Kurtus Daniels, Kevin Dickinson, Jaimeson Fisher, Jared Ford. Aaron Fortier. Eric Frith, Bethany Gieseler. Heather Gleason. Dan Hoffman. Stephen Hollister, Jason Hudson, Ashley Ingle, Brent Kelky, John Kinney, Jacquelin Krouse, Kathryn Lawrence, Stephanie London. Ashley Lowe, Deric Lustey, Kyk Lustey, Joshua Maurer, Andrew Mepham. Michael Newsted, Adam Nini, Nicole Noviskey, Natoshia Olin. Amber Peck. Danniclle Prough, Evelyn Rappaport. Katie Ray, Kathlyn Rounds, Charity Schantz, Jennifer Sh^ebridge, Katie Slocum. Halie Terrel. Stacy Tyrrell. Megan Ulrich. Caitlin Vreugde Paul Wanland. Heidi Wear. Joshua Wescott, Steven Wilson and Melissa Wymer. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Jeffrey Allen, Courtney Barnard, Sara Bustance, Theresa Constantine, Robert D'Agostino, Kathleen Davis, Ashley Gielarowski, Chad Girrbach, Jordan Kimble, Amber Main. Alyssa Mennell. Neil Moore. Hailey Norton and Amanda Sekrecki. High Honors Freshmen (3.5-4.0) — Kaylyn Armstrong, ‘Lauren Azevedo. Jacob Barry. •Regina Bouchard, Allison Bryans, Russell Burgdorf. Crawford, Shanna Burgett. ‘Barbara ‘Scott Coleman, Kati Dakin, Meagan Depew. ‘Daniel Dimond. Zachary Fay. Douglas Ferrall, David Gallagher, Eric Gillespie. ‘Emily Haney, Leah Harris. Andre Hile. Amber Hoffman. ‘Nicole Jager, Jodi Jolley. Jennifer Johnston. ‘Samuel Larson, Renee Marr. ‘Jessica McLaughlin. ‘Alex McMillan. Michael McPhillips Jr.. Bradley Mead, •Jessica Mikolajczyk. Chelsie Passmore, Stephen Peurach, ‘Brooklyn Pierce. Krystal Pond. Kyle Quada. ‘Jeffery Quick, ‘Erika Schroeder, ‘Craig Sherwood, •Emilie Shumway, Elizabeth Shafer, ‘Shelby Sleevi. Joshua Smith, Rachel Smith, Chelsea Standler, Kristina Tolger, Katherine Trahan, Monica Treadwell. Julia Thomas. ‘Rebecca Trevino. Jessica Vanburen. Kimberly Vannocker, Krystal Wait, Garret Walker, Brittany Wescott. Lora Wincgar and Rene Winegar. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Alexis Baker, Greggory Cain, Marion Christensen. Camerin Clinton, Nicole Cordray, Matthew Courtright, Brittany Cotant. Jessica Coy, Kayla Ellsworth, Krista Fenstemaker, Maiana Garza, Heather Gladding, Tascha Hinckley, Nathaniel Hodges. Tracy Horn, Devin Jordan, Laurie Karrar, Tia Loftus. Jennifer Madsen, Amber McClelland. Amanda McQuem, Nicole Meredith. Ashley Morgan, Max Myera, Kara Newman, Jessica Newton, Leah Overmire. Viola Payne, Hillary Ranguette, Jessica Roper. Lee Selby, Adam Sheldon, Kenneth. Sbellington, Jacquelyn Siska, Mallori Spoelstra. Tasia Thompson, Chase Todd Marissa Vanw ingen and Heather Wilcox. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Brandon Aspinall, Jochua Colella. Jolene Daniels. Shannon Dudley, Bradley Hayes, Austin Hurless, Samuel Lewis, Brian McKeough. Derek Myers, Joshua Newell, Natalie Pennington, Andy Tobias and Jaclynn Vanier. Alternative Education High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Anthony Benedict, Erica Davis and Richard Morrison. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Gail Burns, Delia Maddix and John Straley. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Tasha Dunn. • - Indicates ail-As or 4.0 grade point aver­ age. Most families are amazed and frightened to learn that the average cost of a nursing home in the Stale of Michigan is $5,043 per month. Because of the escalating costs of long term care and the stress most families feel when dealing with a loved-one entering a nursing home, it is no surprise that mis­ conceptions about the Medicaid program abound in an already confusing situation. Frequently Asked Question: 1 thought I already qualified for Medicaid because I have a Medicare card? Although similar in name. Medicare and Medicaid are two very different programs. Medicare is a federal program that requires you to be at least 65 years old and a US. cit­ izen. There is no financial needs test to qual­ ify. Medicare Part A pays for hospital care and Medicare Part B helps pay doctor bills. Medicare is NOT designed to pay for a long term stay in a skilled nursing facility, although under certain circumstances (ix. rehabilitation) Medicare may pay for up to 100 days of skilled nursing care. Medicaid is a program ran by the State of Michigan and administered by the various offices of the Family Independence Agency (located in Hastings for Barry County). Michigan Medicaid rales are different in many respects to the rules of other stales. Medicaid eligibility is based in significant part on financial need. You must be both income and as.xt eligible to qualify for Medicaid. Once eligible, not only will Medicaid pay for almost all of your uncov­ ered medical bills, but, more importantly, it will fund your long-term care costs in eligi­ ble nursing hoiyjs for an unlimited period of time. This article and other information may be viewed at www.siegelhudson.com. �Page 12 — Thursday. July 3. 2003 — The Hastings Banner MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JOY SHERWOOD FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. MORTGAGOR TO EASTERN SAVINGS BANK. FSB, 11350 McCormick Road. Ste 200. Hunt Valley. MD 21031. Mortgagee, dated October 11. 2002. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on October 22. 2002, as Document No. 1089930. of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. al the date of this notice, for principal and riteresl, the sum of FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR AND 18/100 ($559,134.18) DOLLARS including interest there­ on at 13 99% per annum. And no sun or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. there­ fore. by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the Slate of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. July 24. 2003 at 1 00 p.m . said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan (that being the building where the Ci'cu<t Court for the County of Barry is held) Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wit. Fde Number 08-0059755 PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 27' 03’ EAST. 1481 07 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 32‘ ST" WEST. 175.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 56' 12" WEST. 332 92 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 115.89 FEET ON A 256.29 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 41 DEGREES 13’ 08* EAST. 114.91 FEET. THENCE NORTH 28 DEGREES 15’ 50’ EAST. 191.25 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 196 00 FEET ON A 401.08 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 42. DEGREES 15’ SO" EAST. 194 06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 15' 50" EAST. 75.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 194.77 FEET ON A 348.74 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 72 DEGREES 15‘ 50’ EAST. 192.25 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 94.34 FEET ON A 291.30 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 78 DEGREES 59- IO’ EAST 93.93 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19’ 30* WEST. 336.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 18 ‘ 12" EAST 300 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE; THENCE SOUTHERLY 495 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE OF DUNGAN LAKE TO A POINT NORTH 89 DEGREES 27* 03’ EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOU TH 89 DEGREES 2/’ 03' WEST. 545 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO A 66 FOOT EASEMENT FOR INGRESSEGREFo AND PUBLIC UTILITIES THE CENTER­ LINE DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7. TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15’ 50’ EAST 939 73 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 7 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS EASEMENT. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44’ 10" EAST. 225 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 191 81 FEET ON A 274.75 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44' 10" EAST. 187 94 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES 44- 10" EAST. 50 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 193 00 FEET ON A 298 87 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 31 DEGREES 14’ 10" EAST. 189 66 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 44' 10“ EAST. 75.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 193.74 FEET ON A 317.16 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 30 DEGREES 14- 10* EAST. 190 74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 266.09 FEET ON A 293.19 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 73 DEGREES 44 10’ EAST 257 06 FEET. THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST. 284.67 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 232.60 FEET ON A 256 29 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHiCH BEARS NORTH 54 DEGREES 15’ 50’ EAST. 224.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 28 DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST. 191.25 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 196 00 FEET ON A 401 08 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 42 DEGREES 15’ 50’ EAST. 194.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 15- 50’ EAST. 75 00 FEET. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 194 77 FEET ON A 348 74 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 72 DEGREES 15’ 50" EAST 192 25 FEET; THENCE NOR THESTERLY 94 34 FEET ON A 291.30 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 78 DEGREES 59’ 10" EAST. 93.93 FEET TO REFERENCE POINT A: THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19' 30’ WEST 336 12 FEET TO REFERENCE POINT B; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19’ 30" WEST. 40.00 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS THE CENTER OF A 60 FOOT RADIUS AND THE END OF THIS EASEMENT. ALSO SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR PARK AND LAKE ACCESS RECOMMENCING AT REFERENCE POINT B AS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 19’ 30" WEST. 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 56 DEGREES 46 19’ EAST. 241 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE; THENCE NORTHER­ LY 260 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE OF DUNCAN LAKE TO A POINT NORTH 89 DEGREES 18’ 12" EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 18’ 12" WEST. 300 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. P.P <06-014-007-002-20. The redemption period shall be ONE YEAR from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 5. 2003 ELAINE E MARDIROSIAN (P33528) 1373 Balfour Grosse Pointe Park. Ml 46230 (313)881-0296 ttnviT Notice Of Mortgage Fcredoeure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Angela K. Davis, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated May 29. 2002. and recorded on May 30. 2002 in Uber Document No. 1081428 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUN­ DRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 73/100 dollars ($82,223.73). including interest at 9.710% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. nottci is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Michigan at 1 DO PM. on Jufy 17. 2003 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are Lol 102 of the Plat of Mix Addition to Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 69. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sa'e Dated June 12. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4 200310241 Team H (6/12H7/3) THIS FIRM IS ADEBTCOLLECTOR ATTEMPTINGTQ COLLECT A DLBT.ANY 1NE0RMAT1ON OBTAINED WILL BE USED-EQR THAI AT THE NUMBER BELOW ff YOU ARE IM ACTIVE MLL0ARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy A. Watson, a married woman and John D. Watson her husband, to Flagstar Bank. FSB. mortgagee, dated October 26. 2001 and recorded April 15. 2002 in document number 1078158. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Two Hundtod Forty-One and 39/100 Dollars ($135,241.39) including interest at the rate of 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Juty 10,2003 The premises are located tn the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 800 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan Together with and subject to rights in a non-exdusrve easement for ingress and egress and public utilities over and across the West 66 feet and the North 66 feet of said West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor iwer. Dated June 5, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Flagstar Bank. FSB . As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 PUB: 6/5-7/3 TBswr? Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard E. Shinew. a single man (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 7. 2000. and recorded on July 10. 2000 in Document #1046554 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated July 12. 2001. which was recorded on December 10, 2001, In Document #1071051 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN AND 98/100 dollars ($71,467.98). including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Michigan lit 1:00 p.m., on July 31. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Block 9 of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Jur~ 26. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 Fde #200319028 TeamG (6/28-7/17) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTORATTEMPTINGJO-COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FQR-IHALPURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT IRE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Rhodes and Shannon M. Rnodes, his wife, to National City Mortgage Services Company, mortgagee, dated Juty 2. 1999 and recorded July 7. 1999 in document number 1032203. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now neld by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. by assignment dated December 18. 2000 and recorded on April 2. 2001 in document number 1057558, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Seven and 62/100 Dollars ($62,947.62) including interest at the rate of 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on August 7,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 pest of section 27. Town 1 Ncrto. Range 8 West; thence South 87 degrees 14 minutes 21 seconds West, along the East and West 1/4 Kne of said section 27. a dis­ tance of 664.55 feet; thence North 02 degrees 22 minutes 01 seconds West ato> .g the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of (he Northwest 1/4 of said section 27, a distance of 1335.21 feet to the North line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said secton; thence North 87degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East along raid North line, 205.17 feet; thence South 02 degrees 20 minutes 09 seconds East. 284.00 feet; thence North 87 degrees 34 min­ utes 45 seconds East. 460.14 feet tc the East line of said section 27; thence South along said East seconds Line, 1047.27 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Subject to existing roadway easement tor Hutchinson Road on the East and Hickory Road on too South. Subject to Easements. Reservations. Restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated Juty 3. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 File No 200 0396 Pub: 7/3 - 7/31 MORTGAGE SALE BRANSDORFER & RUSSELL IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by DWAYNE AND KELLIE BAR­ CROFT. husband and wife. TO ALLIANCE FUND­ ING. a Division of Superior Bank. FSB. One Ramland Rd., Orangeburg. NY 10962, dated December 1. 2000 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on December 11. 2000 In Instrument No. 1052814. Said Mortgage was assigned by an assignment to LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Indenture Trustee under the Indenture dated as of 12/1/00 Series 2000-4. n/k/a LASALLE BANK. NX. 909 Hidden Ridge. Irving, TX 75038, by an assignment dated December 15. 2000 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on April 8, 2002 in Instrument No. 1077840. By reason of such default thi undersigned elects tc declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with. At the date of this notice there ts claimed to be due for principal and interest, at the rate of 11.875% adjustable per annum on said mortgage the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN AND 71/100 DO LARS ($126,747.71). No suit or pro­ ceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Not.ce is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing attorney’s fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises at public venue to the highest bidder at the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings on. July 24, 2003, a! 1:00 p.m.. local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is situ­ ated in the Township of Cartton. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more fully described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 20. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE EAST ON NORTH SECTION LINE 334 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 210 FEET; THENCE WEST 334 FEET. THENCE NORTH 210 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. LASALLE BANK. N.A Assignee of Mortgagee. Dated: June 12.2003 Waller J. Russell (P19781) BRANSDORFER & RUSSELL 161 Ottawa Ave.. NW. Suite 411-S Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 MtgSall (7/10) tSSZMa* Keep investing in your 401(k) in any market only have $668,000 at the end of 30 yean, assuming you paid taxes yearly on a com­ bined federal and state tax rate of 32 percent. Of course, your 401(k) earnings are taxdeferred - not tax-free. So, you will eventual­ ly have to pay taxes on withdrawals from your 401(k). But by the time you start taking 401(k) distributions, presumably when you're retired, you may be in a lower tax bracket. And even if you're not, you can find ways to spread out your payments to help you mini­ mize your tax burden. Clearly, these lax benefits will be of great value to you as you build your 401(k). So, no matter what the markets are doing, or what's happening with your employer's match, be persistent and keep putting away money in your 401 (k). If you just can't stand to see your balance dropping, review your plan with an investment professional to discuss your goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. In the long run, investing regularly in those 401(k) options that offer you growth potential, diver­ sification and quality should bring you doser to your retirement goals. If you’re like most people, you probably have found that it's not easy to keep con­ tributing to your 401(k) when the market is down. After all, it's discouraging to see the balance drop on an account that's designed to provide money for retirement. Nonetheless, stopping or decreasing your 401(k) contribu­ tions could prove even more costly in the long run. Even if you made lhe right moves and built a diversified 401 (k) portfolio, it probably lost about 13 percent of its value in 2002, accord­ ing to a study by the Vanguard mutual fund company. (However, over the first three years of the current bear market, from 2000 through 2002, the study showed that the picture was­ n't quite as gloomy; the median participant's 401(k) declined 6.3 percent per year.) Furthermore, thanks to the sluggish econo­ my, some companies have suspended those 401 (k) matching contributions that are linked to profits, according to the Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America. These converging forces may have caused you to think about taking a "time out" from your 401 (k). And yet, that would almost cer­ tainly be a mistake. Why? Because if you're a member of the STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. "baby boom" generation, or if you're even younger, you’ll likely spend two to three decades in a healthy, active retirement - so you'll clearly need substantial financial resources. Along with Social Security and your personal investments, your 401 (k) can be a big part of your retirement savings. And there's no way youll help your 401 (k) grow by not contributing. Also, by not putting in money to your plan, you'll lose out on pre-tax contributions and the potential for tax-deferred growth. Let's see how these tax features can help you. First, you generally use pre-tax dollars to fund your 401(k). 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Suppose that you put in $10,000 to your 401(k) for 30 years, and your hypothetical average rate of return is 7 per­ cent. When the 30 years are up. you will have amassed slightly over $1 million. (This calcu­ lation is merely an illustration; it does not represent any investments currently avail­ able.) On the other hand, if you put that same $10,000 per year into a taxable investment that earned a hypothetical 7 percent, you will Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE Have a Printing Need? ■ Graphics Have a Colorful S and white forms, let J-ad Graphic* design, prist and how large or small. Call one of oar Printing Spedallsta today! Publishers of: •Hastings Banner •Hastings Reminder •Sun k News •Lakewood News ’Maple Valley News •Marshall Community Advisor •Battle Creek Shopper •Weekender •Marshall Chronicle To contact one of our Printing Specialists Call: J I I areyjj I - LjisrJBiaj wBrW SR Phone (269) 945-9554 Fax (269) 945-5192 jfl £ _ OS -.72 -.14 -.53 -1.16 -.10 -.04 -.45 -.18 -.19 -.59 - �'he Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 3.2003 - Page 13 ___ Barry Conservation District welcomes new codirectors by Erika Simpson J-Ad Graphics Intern The Barry Conservation District is plan­ ning new activities and has set new goals under changing leadership. Joanne Barnard and Lori Phalen are the new co-executivr directors, succeeding a job held by Monica Kappaport since October 1999. Rappaport said she will be taking time to write more, but she may look for a similar conservation position in Grand Rapids. She said she will continue to be in contact and work with the Barry chapter, and pending a job in Grand Rapids, she hopes to make ties with Kent and Barry County as far as urban they don’t understand," said Phalen. With lhat in mind, another project the two have begun is creating a landowner packet of lhe different habitats, benefits and resources in Barry County. The packet will be targeted to new land owners who may not know what’s out Short Foreclosure Notice sprawl and land usage goes. “It’s the best experience I’ve ever had. I’ve been honored to serve the landowners of Barry County.” Rappaport said. Her successors won’t need too much time to be broken in to lhe new role. Both Phalen and Barnard have served on the district board and Barnard has held the executive position pnor to Rappaport. The two will work part­ time as co-directors and each also has anoth­ er part-time job. Barnard is the new Charlton Park curator, and Phalen is project coordinator for the Kalamazoo Nature Center and team leader for Pfizer’s wildlife management team. Barnard said that since she left the execu­ tive position, she has served on the board and her interests have never been diminished. She said when lhe opportunity became available she wanted to step in and begin work on proj­ ects st* had beer thinking about. Phalen added that being able to work for her home community was just a natural fit. Aside from the typical day of answering question.! about “What’s eating my tree?" and "How can I enhance my land?” lhe women already have been planning new activities. Setting up a website and starting a nature club with family-oriented activities are just a few programs in the works. New grants and educational programs are already under way, though neither Phalen nor Barnard wished to describe them in any fur­ ther detail, so as not to “jinx ourselves." Phalen and Barnard also are working on their annual public meeting Aug. 14, which will include seminars and workshops. The district will be working with the Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Potawatomi branch io put on the seminars. The tentative title is “Finding Your Niche: Agricultural and Rural Business Opportunities." Presentations will include a variety of ideas for alternative money making, including a workshop on “how to put your kids through college on four acres." Members of the community will have lhe opportunity to talk with businesses and organ­ izations also within the community and sec all the resources available within lhe county. “People don’t realize what a special county this is," said Phalen. Part of Phalen’s and Barnard’s mission is to help landowners of Barry County see and understand all the pos­ sibilities for their land, and to provide them with the resources they need. The conserva­ tion district is designed to be a gateway for county residents on conservation issues, and is a locally led effort. Both Phalen and Barnard agree that the biggest challenge in providing these services is funding. The conservation district receives minimal funding from the stale and county, and therefore must rely on semi-annual tree sales in the fall and spring. Because gram funds art more limited than they have been in the past, the v omen are planning on a few of their own fund-i risers to help out. The two also stressed the importance of making community members aware of their land capabilities. "People can’t save what SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR SOARD MEETING JUNE 11, 2003 - 7 JO P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of AR$wser;t Rogers. Lee. Lyons. McKenna. Greenfield, Carr and 10 guests. Approval of agenda, wrth amendments, by voice vote. Minutes, of the regular board meeting May 14, 2003, approved. Approval of police agreement tor additional six months by voice vote. Approval of Sign Ordinance *2003-96 as mended by rd cal vote Approval to reappoint Elizabeth Feheenfold as Itamehip's Representative on too Library Board by voice Lori Phalen and Joanne Barnard will share the executive director's position for the Barry Conservation District. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF ’’HE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road proposed to be improved hereunder, and upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, the Township Board proposes to pave approximately 3,300 lineal feet of Long Point Drive starting approximately at the end of Merlau Road and continuing approximately 3,300’ to the end of Long Point Peninsula and including the turn-around and related other improve­ ments to Long Point Drive m Prairieville Township and to create a special assessment district for the recovery o’ the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefrtted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above- mentioned improve­ ments are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: (Described by tax parcels): 12-290D01-00 12-290-002-00 12-290-003-00 12-290-004-00 12-290-005-00 12-290-005-10 12-290-006-00 12-290-OC.-00 12-290-008-00 12-290-01ODO 12-290D11-00 12-290-012-00 12-290D13-00 12-2WOD14-00 12-290-015-00 12-290-053-00 12-290-054-01 12-290-054-02 12-290-055-01 12-290-056-00 12-290-056-10 12-290-057-00 12-290-068-00 12-290-059-00 12-290-060-00 12-290-061-00 12-290-062-00 12-290-063-00 12-290-064-00 12-290-065-00 12-310-001-00 12-310-002-00 12-310-003-00 12-310-004-00 12-310-005-00 12-310-008-00 12-310-006-90 12-310-007-00 12-310-008-00 12-310-009-00 12-310-010-00 12-310-011-00 12-310-012-00 12-310-013-00 12-310-014-00 12-310-015-00 12-310-016-00 12-310017-00 12-31001800 12-31001900 12-31002000 12-31002100 12-31002200 12-31002300 12-31002400 12-31002500 12-31002600 12-34000100 12-34000200 12-340003-00 12-34000400 12-34000500 12-34000600 12-34000700 12-34000600 12-34000900 12-34001000 See also circled area on accompanying map. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that lhe Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such construction in the amount or $45,000. has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively dedanng its intention to make such improvement and to create the aforedeserfced Special Assessment District and has further tentatively found the Petitions for the improve­ ments to be in compliance with statutory requirements. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said plans, cost estimate, special assessment district and Petitions may be examined al the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall oe permitted to file at of before the heanng his or her appearance or protest by tetter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the above-described proposed special assessment district, the project cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with the Township Board by the record own­ ers of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portions of roads to be improved in lhe special «*s«cssment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs wil be held at the PraineviNe Township Hall at 10115 South Norris Road, within PratoeviUe Township, commencing al 7:00 p.m. on luly 9. 2003. At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objection', to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, cor­ rections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public heanng. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk, individuals with disabilities requiring auxihary aids or services should contact the Prat nevtfle Township Clerk. ntormajean nicnois, uienc »-«» — ■***_ w Hrratneviue i ownsnip 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269)623-2664 rami™ a A DCTTCtMIECTOM ATTEMPT. ING TO COLLECT A DEBL ANIINFORMATION OBTAINEDWILLBELSEDfOB.THALEURPOSE. ILEASE CONTACT OLLR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARf IN ACTIVE MILITARY .DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m tne coxHons of a mortgage made by Bemte B. Smith end Theresa M Smith, husband and wife, to Community First Bank (now by various resolution duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated May 16. 1997 anc recorded May 19. 1997 in Uber 694. Page 924, Barry County Records There is claimed to bo due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Five and 78/10C Dollars ($89,135.78) including mlerest at the rate ol 5.25% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of trio State of Michigan notice « hereby given that the mortgage wfl be foreclosed by e sale of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on July 31,2003 The premises are located in the Township ol Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are describee P.C. IS ADEBICOLLECTOR AITEMET1NGT0 COLLEGIADEBT. ANY1NFQRMATIQNWE OBTAlN ftlL^BE USED FQR_THATPURPDSE PLEASE CQNTACT QUR OfFlCEATj^Bi 53974001EYQUAREJNACT1VEMILITARYDUTY, MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: David M Silver, a single man. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., ("ME RS"). solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgage, deled August X, 2002, and recorded on September 4,2002, In Instrument No. 1066792, on page 1, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of NINETY THREE THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT AND 69/100 DOLLARS ($93,768 69), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Heatings. Michigan, at 1D0 o’clock p.m., on August 7. 2003. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT 30 FEET NORTH OF A POIfC WHERE THE CENTER OF STATE STREET INTERSECTS THE CENTER OF REED STREET THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF REED STREET 137 FEET. THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH STATE STREET 58 FEET. THENCE WEST 14 FEET. THENCE NORTH 59.5 FEET. THENCE E/ST 151 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 117.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF 080520020000200. The redemption period ehall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., fMERS^, solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns Exchange Financial Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hite, Michigan 48334 (7/31) Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 4. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 2108.19 from the North 1/4 post feet: thence South 89 degrees 5€ minutes 14 seconds East 279.94 feet along sac North section line; thence South 526 26 feet thence South 88 degrees 45 minutes 16 seconds West 272.62 feet; thence North 99 degrees 47 min­ utes 41 seconds West 532.54 feet to the place ol beginning. Subject to easement, restriction anc rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which case the redemption perioc shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the ©vent a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated June 26, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Community First Bank (now by vari­ ous resolution duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Re No. 200 0900 Pub: VM - 7/24 0M22TK Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WXL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. THIS RRM IS A DEBT COL1 ECTOR ATTEMPTINGTO.JGQLLEGIADEBIANYINFORMA­ TIONOBTAINEDWILLBEUSEDFORTHAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT TNEMJMBERBELOW iF IO.UARE LN ACHYEM1UIARYJ2UTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick Coffins and Sheila Collins, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated July 23, 2002 and recorded July 25. 2002 in document number 1084373, Barry County Records. There Is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Four and 0/100 Dollars ($126,874) includ­ ing interest at the rate of 10.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO pjn. on Juty 31.2003 The premises are located in the Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That Part of The Northwest 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Described as Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 2. Block 61 AC. Wilson plat of the Village of MiddfeviRe .Plat described in Warranty deed . dated 3-5-91 . Uber 149. Page 152 and warranty deed dated 12 -11-74 . Liber 366. Page 613 of said section, thence North 159.5 feet , along the West line of said Lot 2 and rs extension ; thence East 132.0 feet Parallel with the South line of said Lot 2: thence South 159.5 feet Parallel with the West kne of said Lot 2; thence West 132.0 feet tc the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the prope rty and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated June 26. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 207 0962 PUB: WA-7/24 MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage, made by Jason Hoffman , a single person (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 22. 2000, and recorded on September 26.2000 in Document# 1049901. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED TWO AND 67/100 dollars ($44,802.67). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 1 DO PM, on Juty 31. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: ■ Lots 16 and 17. Acker's Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 7. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 26. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248)593-1309 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate # 200321525 (6/26H7/17) Team D 09M27K) Vouchor? and payrol approved tor payment. Treasurer's Report received and placed on file Approval to pay Fishbeck Engtoeodng and Attorney tor WaMart sewer by voice vote. Approval to purchase a sign tor toe cemetery by voice Approval tor purchase of a computer tor Treasurer by voice vote. prove! to pledge $3.08000 to YMCA by voice vote ettng adjourned at 9:45 p.m. ictfuay submitted. McKenna. Clark rmw there, and will be designed to help protect and enhance the value of their property. “We’re going to step forward strongly into the future, and build a good partnership that will be very beneficial to the district,” Phalen said. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate Act 198, Public Acts of Michigan ot 1974, as amended PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Hastings Charier Township will hold a pubic hear­ ing on: Tuesday. July 8. 2003, at 705 p.m. at the Township Hall 385 River Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 for the purpose of hearing all interested persons concerning the following application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate under the provision of Act 196 of the amended Industrial Development District Act: J-Ad Graphics, located at 1351 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Michigan, 49058. requests an exemption certificate for new equipment. the facility is located in a previously established Industrial Development District. Specific nobet is directed to the Hastings Cfiarter Township Assessor and to the legislative bod­ ies of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in Hastings Carter Township and who shall have an oppolunity to be heard with respect to said application in accordance with said statute. Dated: June 17. 2003 James E. Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township. 08S22822 I �Page 14 - Thursday. Juty 3. 2003 - The Hastings Banner | Arthur “Art” Wendell Erickson | Arthur “Artu Wendell Erickson, age 75, passed away on Saturday. June 28, 2003. Art was bom in East Grand Rapids, Michigan on Jan. 16. 1928 to Elof and Anna (Angel) Erickson. He had served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1947 and retied from General Motors in 1989 after 31 years of employment. Art was currently working as a groundskeeper for lhe Lakewood Wastewater Authority. Art enjoyed his roses, camping, bowling, winters in Florida, woodworking, drinking coffee with his friends, and all family events. He was preceded in death by his parents: brother. Paul Erickson; and great gr-adson. Austin DeGraaf. Art is survived by Betty, his wife of 51 years; daughters, Cheryl (Harold) Jackson, Cindy (Paul) Klifman. and Christy Erickson; grandchildren, David Jackson. Gary (Amy) Jackson, Joshua Klifman, Gresha Klifman. and Jenna Klifman; grand grandson. Aden DeGraaf; brothers. John (Lucille) Erickson, Norman (Merieen) Erickson, Harry (Pal) Erickson, and Alvin Erickson; sisters, Helen McCaul, and Esther Erickson (special friend Bernie); mother-in law, Ida Kalt; brother-in­ laws, Richard (Delores) Hazel and Lee (Roxie) Hazel, Jr.; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 3 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Interment will take place in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Fire Department or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (1440 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607). Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Chartyn S Vannocker. a married person (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Mortgage. Inc. f/k/a Norwesi Mortgage. Inc a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 24. 1999. and recorded on March 30, 1999 In Document No. 1027271 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to ba due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 29/100 dol­ lars ($107,489.29). including interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby givpn that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry Cour ty Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1W PM. on July 17, 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are described a r Begmnirg at a point on the East and West 1/4 Una of Sectton 16. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, Distant West 646 85 Feet from the East 1/4 Post ol said Section 16; thence West 408.00 feet along said 1/4 ine, thence North 01 Degrees 44 minutes Ji ^econos wes; jsu reel raraiiei wnn me wesi hne of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said sec­ tion 16; thence East 408.00 Feet; thence South 01 Degrees 44 Minutes 31 Seconds East. 350 Feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement tor pubic highway purposes over toe Southerly 33 Feet thereof for Chief Noonday road. The redemption penod Shan be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Deted: June 12. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Surte 200 Eingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite • 200320230 Team D (6/12)-(7/3) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James L Hooker snd Christine A Hooker, husband and wife, to Bank Ono, NA mortgagee, dated May 31, 2000 and recorded June 7. 2000 in Liber 1045, Page 292. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Nine and 14/100 Doters ($151,789.14) mdudmg interest al the rale of 9.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice 4 hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1.C0 p.m. on Juty 10,2903 The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the North section Bne; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds East. 800 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West. paraM with the West hne of said Section 289.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 sec­ onds Eas:. parallel with the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19. 256.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconcL East 289.00 feet thence South 89 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds West on said North line 256.00 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period aha* be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: Juna5,20CJ ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One, NA, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 6/5-7/3 Hotfee of Mortgage Forectoevre Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBEP BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hts been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made byOvie D. Pinks and Deborah L Pinks (original mortgagors) to Amerifrst Fmanaal Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 19.1999, and recorded on March 3. 1999 as Document No 1025965 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and exist­ ing unde, the laws of the United States of America, as assignee by an assignment dated June 2.2003, which was recorded on June 13, 2003, as Document No. V06430 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTYFIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTYNINE AND 07/100 dollars ($125,739.07). including mteres. at 6.875% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiN be foreclosed by a sate ot toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m. on August 7. 2003 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 300 feet of the South 460 feet of the North 773.5 feet of the Northeast 1/4, Southwest 1/4, also toe North 313.5 feet of the West 1093 feet of said Northeast 1/4. Southwest 1/4, Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, subject to and together with an easement tor ingress, egress, and utility purposes over a 66 toot wide strip ol land which ts described as the South 66 teet of the North 313.5 feet of said Northeast 1/4. Southwest 1/4. excepting therefrom the West 1093 feet thereof. Also over the South 66 Feet of the North 313.5 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 29. Town 2 North. Rarje 10 West, which kes West ot the centerline of Lindsey Road. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated: July 3. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Short Forecfoeure Notice * Barry County Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegreph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Erie *200320539 Team J (7/24) |________ J. Mearle Scott Jr. LAS VEGAS. NEVADA - Arlene (Connie) Walker, longtime resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Caledonia, Michigan, passed away June 11th. She was preceded in death by her husband Merritt Walker and longtime companion An Shc is survived by a sister, Nettie Baughman of Hastings. Michigan and sister­ in-law, Doris Loring of Caledonia, Michigan, also several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. A private burial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTIHG IQ COLLECT A DEBT. AhY INFQRMA- PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE Default has been made in the condtvons of a mortgage made by Eric D. Steidte, a single man, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated May 24,2001 and recorded June 11,2001 in Liber 1061178, Page ••’Mortgage Page”*, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One and 11/100 Dollars ($98,151.11) Including interest at the rate of 8.999% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Slate of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premisen, or County Courthouse in Hastings in Bary County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Juty 10,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Cartton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a pomt on the East line of Section X. Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East. 88.00 Feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 30; thence North 00 degress 01 minutes 51 seconds East, 577.60 Feet along said section Ine; thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds West. 264.00 Feet; thence South 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds West. 577 60 Feel; thence North 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds East. 264.00 Feet to the point of beginning. The redemption penod shall bo 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Amoriquesl Mortgage Company , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Pub: 6/12-7/10 File No. 214.0661 WE OflIAfi Wl± BE USED FQR IHATPUBPQSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Raymond L. Morris and Sherrie A Morris, hus­ band and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., fMERS"), solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns Alternative Lending Group, Mortgagee, dated August 1,2001, and recorded on August. 13, 2001, in Uber 1064657, on page 1-14, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgagee there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND N'NE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AND 76/100 DOL­ LARS ($90,944.76). including interest at 7.25% per annum Under the power of sale cc-itained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on August 7, 2003. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 289 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THENCE WEST 12 ROOS FOR THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTH 8 RODS. THENCE WEST 4 ROOS. THENCE SOUTH 8 ROOS. THENCE EAST 4 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SECTION 18, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. CITY OF HAST­ INGS, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. 06-55­ 001-105-00. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale. Dated: June 30. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., ("MERS"), sricty as nominee tor Lender and Lender's successors and assigns Alternative Lending Group Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Su'te 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 (7/31) Mackenzie Smith DELTON - Mackenzie (Mac) Smith, age 54, of Delton, passed away July 1,2003. He was bom November 18, 1948, the son of William and Mary Ellen (Hensel) Smith. A landscaper for many years, Mac loved the outdoors, gardening and fishing. He is survived by his sons: Justin (Colleen) Smith of Lansing. Nathan Smith of Freeport, and Aaron Smith of Portage. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Kevin and Jonathan. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, July 6, 2003,2 p.m. at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. George A. Teater PETER JL SCHNEIDERMAN i ASSOCIATES P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION NASHVILLE - J. Mearle Scott Jr., age 85, of Nashville, died Monday night, June 30, 2003 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Scott was bom in Villa Grove. Illinois on February 20,1918 to Joseph Mearle Scott. Sr. and Ada B. (Reynolds) Scott. The family moved to Nashville, Michigan in 1925 where Mr. Scott attended the Feighner Country School, then graduated from the Nashville W.K. Kellogg High School in 1935. After graduation he worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company first in Akron, Ohio, then in Jackson, Michigan. He married Barbara M. Will of Hastings on March 1, 1940. They lived in Nashville, then moved north of town to a farm on East State Road, where he fanned until 1959. From 1959 to 1972 Mr. and Mrs. Scott ran a resort at Ironton, Michigan, on Lake Charlevoix. During this time Mr. Scott com­ bined his favorite pastime, fishing, with char­ tering fishing parties on Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan. For two years he was the operator of the historic Ironton Ferry. The couple returned to Barry County in 1990 and resided in Dowling until purchas­ ing a house in Nashville in 2001 where they resided at the time of his death. Mr. Scott was preceded in death by his par­ ents and by his son, Edward, who died on March 15,1993. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Nashville; two daughters. Beverly Scon of Nashville, and Loujean (Terry) Stewart of Hohenwald, Tenn.; grandson, Richard (Trina) Main of Hohenwald; and three great­ grandchildren. Krista, Cory and John. He is also survived by his sister, Elaine (Donald) Irwin of Naples, Florida and brother, Phillip (Sara) Scott of Nashville, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to a charity of one's choice. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 3. at 2 pjn. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. His ashes will be placed in the Hosmer Cemetery next to the cremains of his son. Arrangements u’ere made by Girrbach Funeral Home. collector and wo are attempting to collect a used for that purpoes. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRAD A HEATH AND SHERRY L. HEATH, HUSBAND AND WIFE to FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN ITS SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS. Mortgagee, dated December 2, 1998. and recorded on December 8, 1998, as Instrument No. 1022019 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage to FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, as TRUSTEE UNDER THE SALE AND MASTER SERVICING AGREEMENT DATES AS OF MARCH 1. 1999, FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN OWNER TRUST 1999-1. by an assignment dated May 12. 2003, and recorded on May 22, 2003, as instrument No. 1104963 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to thousand seven hundred seventy two and 95/100 Dollars ($67,772.95). including interest at 10.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premBarry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on Juty 17. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan and are cteacribod as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 21; THENCE NORTH 87 RODS FROM BEGINNING; THENCE EAST 40 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 8 RODS; THENCE WEST 40 RODS; THENCE NORTH 8 RODS TO BEGINNING, SECTICN 21. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such bate. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 12. 2003 FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE SALE AND MASTER SERVICING AGREEMENT DATES AS OF MARCH 1, 1999, FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN OWNER TRUST 1999-1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for: Assignee of Mortgagee. Robert A. Tremam & Associates. P C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Surte 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please caff: (248) 540-7701 (6/12-7/3) 0MDM< ST. JOSEPH - George A. Teater, age 63, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2003 at home. George Arthur Teater was bom on Aug. 18, 1939 at Sl Joseph, Michigan, the son of Lester C. and Ruth E. (Omweg) Teater. He was raised in Caledonia, Michigan and attended Caledonia schools, graduating in 1959. He joined lhe Navy after graduating high school in June 23. 1959. He was discharged May 16, 1963 from the Navy with an honor­ able discharge. He was married to Carole J. Oakley on May 22, 1965 at Caledonia United Methodist Church. He was employed at Sommerdyke Plumbing for 21 years and then became a Code Inspector for Barry County and surrounding areas for 13 years, retiring in 2001. George loved vegetable gardening, farm­ ing and hunting. He enjoyed metal art and also liked to golf. He was a caring, loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved to be with his family and grand­ children. Preceding him in death were his parents, Lester and Ruth (Omweg) Tetter and a sister, Ella Jackson. He is survives by his wife, Carole J. Teater, one son, Philip G. (Trish) Teater of McAllen, Texas; three daughters, Renae I. O'Malley of Grand Rapids, Rebekah D. Montgomery of Freeport, Rachel J. Teater of Salt Lake City, Utah; five grandchildren; three sisters. Gertrude (Ray) Hawkins of Caledonia, Pauline (Lu) Takens of Dutton, Janet (Bart) Dailey of Freeport; one brother, Chet (Cindy) Teater of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday , July 2, 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Thomas J. DeVries officiat­ ing. Interment German Cemetery in Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Funeral Fund. Arrangements by Home, Middleville. the Beeler Funeral Harold Wayne Aldrich LIVE OAK. FLORIDA - Harold Wayne Aldrich, age 86, of Live Oak, Florida, died Sunday, June 29, 2003 after seven! months of ill health. He was a former resident of the Hastings, Caledonia and Freeport area for many yean. Mr. Aldrich was a graduate of Caledonia High School in 1936. In his early adult life he was a member of the Air Force Reserve. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing more than once. He also oper­ ated a farm on the Caledonia/Bowne Township line north of Campbell Lake. He also was a nw milk hauler. He retired from Hastings Manufacturing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mertie, last August; his parents. Vcm and Clan Aldrich, he was their four child; broth­ ers, William, Edward and Lloyd Aldrich; sis­ ters, Dorothy Win and Jean Aldrich. Also a son-in-law, Dwight Begerow. Survivors include the mother of his chil­ dren, Dorothy (Lass) (Aldrich) Fletcher of Grand Rapids, daughters, Carol Wilaon of Caledonia, Beverly Tuffs of Middleville, Sandra Pillsbury of Caledonia; a son, Richard of Grand Rapids; two step-sons, Floyd Quinn of Battle Creek and Samuel Myers of Zephyrhills, Florida; a step-daughter, Norma Doty also of Zephyrhills; several grandchil­ dren; four brothers. Merle of Grand Ledge, Charles of Grand Rapids. Donald of Caledonia and Darrell of Big Rapids; many other relatives and friends. Harold was bom November 5, 1916 in the Hastings area. Funeral services were held at the Oakley Funeral Home in Zephyrhills, Florida Thursday, July 3rd. ’ Entombment at the Chapel Hill Gardens, Dade City, Florida next to his wife, M-rtie. Arrangements were made by Oakley Funeral Home in Zephyrhills, Florida. Ruby L. Curtiss HASTINGS - Ruby L. Curtiss, age 91, of Hastings, died Sunday, June 2t3, 2003 at her residence. Mrs. Curtiss was born on Apri. 24,1912 in Castleton Towns. Barry County, Michigan, the daughter of William and Ilene (Gillespie) Cogswell. She was raised in Castleton Township and attended Lakeview rural schools, graduating in 1929 from Hastings High School She received a teacher's certification from Barry County Normal in 1930 and a B.A. degree in education from Western Michigan University in 1954. She was married to Clarence E Curtiss on June 4,1951 in Angola, Indiana. Mrs. Curtiss began teaching in rural schools in 1930, taught 38 years in several one room rural schools, also in Woodland and Nashville schools before retiring from Hastings area schools in 1970. She was a member of Barry County and Michigan Associations of Retired School Personnel and the National Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the former Martin Comers Methodist Church for many years, serving in many ways until the church closed in 1976. .Mrs. Curtiss is survived by her husband, Clarence; step-sons, Roger (Sharon) Curtiss of Bank Creek and Roland (Janice) Curtiss of Hastings; seven step grandchildren; nine step great grandchildren; brother, George (Edith) C&>well of Hastings; sister, Greta Endres of Lake Odessa and nieces ?j"»d nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; step-son, David Curtiss; brother, Lloyd Cogswell; sisters, Ruth Varney, Reva Schantz, Carrie Endres and Dorothy Wolfe; nephews, Howard Schantz, Carl Endres and Monte Wolfe; and step great grandson, Jacob Powers. Graveside services were held Wednesday, July 2. 2003 at Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught offi­ ciating. Burial was a» Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 3. 2003 - Page 15 DIRECTOR, continued from page 1 In recent yean, she has held volunteer and paid positions with the County Sheriff’s Department and has obtained more than $1 million in grant funding for the office where her husband Steve is the elected sheriff. She also has taught classes in the criminal justice program al Kellogg Community College. “I'ra real excited,” DeBoer said of her new position. “Steve and I chose to live here, and we love Barry County. What better way to combine the two things.” She said she was honored to be named Chamber director because of the excellent candidates who had applied for the post. . “I take a lot of pride in that” DeBoer is looking forward to working with Chamber President Pat Buckland, Vice President Eric Dreisbach and ocher board members. "The past leadership has been great, and the future looks good. I really see it as a win situation,” DeBoer said. “I’m looking forward to building on what (former Chamber Director) Dixie (StadelMajishum) created. I think that everybody knows Dixie took a Chamber flat was small and created a great organization. Kathy La Victor kept it going, and now it’s up to me...What a challenge’" she said. Trumpeting the diverse, talented members who compose the Chamber, DeBoer said, “I think they need to let those people shine. “...One of the things that really drew me to this position was the staff that works for the Chamber...This office is full of quality people and that was a big boost to my decision because I know there are people there who want to see things succeed, who are very capable and who I know will help me along...They’ve already welcomed me," DeBoer said. “I look at my role as marketing Barry County, and what better product to be market­ ing than Bany County." Asked to define the county’s top strengths, in her opinion, she names county residents at the top. DeBoer, who has lived in several different communities, said she’s never seen the com­ munity spirit and community caring that she’s witnessed in the county. “Secondly, we have the most beautiful nat­ ural resources. You can't drive around Bany County and not be in awe,” she said. “I think we start to take those things for granted because we see them everyday, but if you drive around Barry' County, it’s just beautiful. I would like to -ee us maintain the character of Barry County. Obviously, dungs have to change. Change is inevitable, but we don’t have to lose what’s special to us.” One of the assets she brings to the Chamber is her familiarity with the area. , IMI . “I’ll be bringing knowledge of the county. I won't have to start fresh with that. Just a new outlook. I have had some involvement with the Chamber, but I have not been active in the day-to-day organization. It’s just a fresh out­ look coming in. Not that there’s anything wrong with what’s been done in the past or is being done now...I hope to bring something new,” DeBoer said. One of the first items on her transition agenda is to learn more about the director’s position and find out what changes have taken place within the Chamber since she was actively involved as a volunteer. When the DeBoers moved to Barry County in 1995, Julie wasn't working and had time to volunteer al the Chamber. She served as chairperson of the Chamber’s Spring Fling for several years and is still active with the Chamber’s Ambassadors Committee when time permits. DeBoer wants to analyze what the Chamber has done in the past, what’s current­ ly being done and what members want to hap­ pen in the future. 'We need to do some planning there. It’s obvious that Barry County and the communi­ ty are growing and we need to be prepared for that How are we going to be prepared for that and what are our priorities without forgetting M*here we've been? AU those things play into that. We need to take a broad look at things," she said. Flexibility is a key ingredient. “What might be right when I start, a year later could be old," DeBoer said. “We may be ciianging focus again. It all depends on what the needs and wants are. “...Part of what I’m going to try to do in the initial steps of my job is to get out there and talk to people and see what Chamber mem­ bers arc looking for. When they made the decision to expand from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce to the Bany County Area Chamber of Commerce that was a big step, and they worked very hard to get the outlying areas involved. I think it’s very important that all four comers of the county work together on this. We’re being encroached by all different directions. I think । If You "Think You" ’ I Ran A Lot Of Mito i I Last Yaar I Julie DeBoer, well known in the area for her work in Victims Services, is the new executive director of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. h’s sometimes sad that the people in the out­ lying areas don’t see themselves as Bany County residents, "Prey more closely assimi­ late themselves with bigger cities and Barry County has a lot to offer. I think part of my job will be to educate the community that there’s a lot here. You don’t have to go outside of Bany County. We have services. We have products right here in Barry County, and that’s important,” she said. As part of DeBoer’s new job. a busy meet­ ing schedule is par for the course. She’s also faced with four major Chamber events in her first four months on the job. She plans to be receptive to new ideas for more Chambersponsored events. The Chamber Board is especially interested in DeBoer’s grant writing skills. And, she’s proud that she’s been able to bring in more than $1, million .in grant funds to the. county. “There’s a lot of things the Sheriff’s Office was able to do that they wouldn’t have been able to do without those dollars,” DeBoer said. “It took some cooperation of the (coun­ ty) commissioners. Many of those grants took matches, so they saw the value of bringing those dollars in," she said. Well known in the community for her work as coordinator of the Sheriff’s Department’s Victim Services, DeBoer has also worked tirelessly on benalf of enhanced services to victims of domestic violence. She has helped spearhead plans for a proposed Green Gables Haven shelter for county domestic violence victims and serves as treasurer of its board of directors. In addition. DeBoer has been employed part-time as the coordinator of the VALUES (Violence Against Loved Ones Ends Soon) program made possible by a grant she wrote. Knowing the longevity of her grant project was in question and she’s not the kind of per­ son to do nothing. DeBoer said she had been looking for a change in employment and was intrigued when she saw the Chamber position advertised in the Reminder. The current funding for the VALUES grant is due to end Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 would have been the beginning of the fourth and final year of the grant. “There were just too many doubts about whether that funding would continue. It’s the same situation I ran into last year. At that time I told the commissioners I wouldn't come back to them for money ..It’s just too difficult to go ask the community to support that pro­ gram when, in turn, we’re also asking them to get the shelter up and running. And if it came down to one or the other. I felt we needed the shelter," DeBoer said. The VALUES program "has done some excellent things. There are families who are now back together in a healthy relationship. There are women and children who are now out of abusive homes. Sometimes...just hav­ ing somebody to listen to a victim really, real­ ly assisted them...,” she said. The Victims Services program will contin­ ue. DeBoer emphasized, and she’ll still be its coordinator on a volunteer basis. That also means Victims Services will continue to respond to domestic violence calls as request­ ed “so we’re not going to be leaving victims in the lurch. It just means there won’t be an enhanced program and a follow-up and those types of things, but hopefully before long the shelter will be up and running and be able to fill that capacity. “I have excellent volunteers (in Victims Services) who work for me. and tiie Chamber understands that I’m going to continue that. There are not many times it would disrupt my business. The volunteers can handle almost anything, and if they do need me, cell phones and technology make things much easier. I don’t even have to be there,” she said. DeBoer received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University and an associate degree in law enforcement from Lansing Community College. She graduated as valedictorian from the Mid-Michigan Police Academy in 1980. Her educational training includes being a graduate of the Michigan Victim Assistance Academy, the National Victim Assistance Academy and a domestic violence program "Train-the-Trainer.” She started her career as an auxiliary offi­ cer with the Lansing Community College Department of Public Safety. She went on to serve as a dispatcher for Meridian Township Fire Department and as a police technician for the Lansing Police Department. With the Lake Odessa Police Department, DeBoer has been a police officer and sergeant Since then, DeBoer has been a District Court Probation officer in Hastings, a Central Dispatch Director for Ionia and Allegan coun­ ties and a Barry County Substance Abuse Services preventionist. She and her husband reside in Hastings and have one adult daughter Steve DeBoer has also been involved with the Chamber. He’s especially known for his former raspberry pie baking. His donated pies for former Chamber auctions brought in hun­ dreds of dollars. Both have been active in other community projects, such as the fundraising campaign to build a new animal shelter. She served as sec­ retary and vice chairperson of the project. For the Green Gables Haven shelter, they were recently asked to prepare a Cajun dinner as a fundraiser auction item. Using their expertise from attending a New Orleans cook­ ing school, they raised $1,600 for the cause. Julie DeBoer’s community service has included serving as an elected precinct dele­ gate for the County Republican Party. Her most recent award was last year when she received the “innovative Spirit Award” in Barry County. In 1998 she was awarded the Michigan Week-Volunteer Leadership Award from the State of Michigan. Four years earli­ er, she was the recipient of the third place award for Young Homemaker of the Year at the Allegan County Fair. “I like to have fan." DeBoer commented. “I want people to enjoy the work they do. A lot of that is going to be finding out what people want, what the Chamber Board wants, what the Chamber members want, what the com­ munity wants.” She expects the most enjoyable aspect of her Chamber post to be “getting out there and meeting people. Interaction with others is what I thrive on...I enjoy people." NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Boyd J. Tobias, an unmarried man, to Advantage Housing, dated -June 11.1996, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County ot Barry in the State of Michigan on June 16. 1998, in Document No. 1013602, and which Mortgage was assigned to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp- (FKA Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporalton) by Mortgage Assignment dated June 11, 1998, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry in the State of Miehnan on June 18,1998, in Document No. 1013603, un which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale of this Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of 884,461.21 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on July 10.2003, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place tor holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there wil be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder; at public sale, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 8.75 percent pc- annum, legal costs, attorney lees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sale , said premises are described in said Mortgage as foltows, to-wrt: PARCEL 2 BEGINNING AT TIE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 17 FEET ALONG THE EAST 1/0 LINE, THENCE EAST 318 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 32. THENCE SOUTH 137 FEET; THENCE WEST 318 FEET TO THE EAST 1/8 LINE: THENCE NORTH 120 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS IN A PRI­ VATE EASEMENT 86 FEET IN WIDTH ACROSS THE NORTH SIDE OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL. THE SOUTH LINE OF WHICH IS COIN­ CIDENT WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PAR­ CEL The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shaH be thirty (30) days from the dale of sate or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sate. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp Mortgagee BRANDT. ASHER. ALWARD & ROY, P.C By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: May 27, 2003 (7-3) OMZHM NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SAI F - Default having been made in the terns and contMota ol a certain Land Contract dated September 9. 1999 made by Jamea B. WHenw and Mavrina M Wiltan,. 3745 JoeieLana. MM,. Barry County. Mktoigta. Mortgagor, unto Paul Joptawy and Diann L Jeptewy. and a Judgment ot Foradoeura having t»en entered to the Bany County Orcutt Court. Paul Jeptewy and Dunn Jeplawy v. Jamea B WHiame and Mavrin, WOtana, Caae No. 02 782 CH. and a certified copy ol uid Judgment having been recorded on May 22 2003. In Document ttoeaeB, Berry County Register of Deeds, end upon which Land Contract there ■ claimed to bo M and unpaid at ttie data ol thia Notica, tor prtodpel and Internet the aum of».52.192.78, And no suit or proceedings at law or In equity having been toaMutad to recover tie debt aacured by said Land Contract at any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue c< the power ot aaie ol ma State ot Michigan in such caae made and provided, nedee la hereby given that on Thursday, July 10. 2003 al 100 p.m, local time, said Land Contract wB be toradoaed by a sale MpuMc auction, tote Nghast biddar or bidders, kx caah, al toa aaat door of the Barry County Courthouee. 200 W. State. Haabnga, Mchlgan. that being the place where the Circuit Court lor the County ot Barry la held, di the premiaaa deecribed In said Land Contract, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. aa aforesaid, on such Land Contract, with me internet thereon al 8.5% per annum and a* .legal coats, chargee and axpansas. toduOng me attorney teas stowed by law. and aiao my sum or sums which may ba paid by me undersigned, nec­ essary to protect Its Interest to the premieee. which said premises Is tocMed at 3745 Josie Lana. MtodtovMa, Michigan, and daaertoad aa: Uni 11 ot Whitewater Estates, a condorrMum according to the Maata Deed deled 3/19W7. end recorded 3/1S/B7 to Barry County negteter ol daada, liter 688. page 428 and known aa Barry County Condominium Subdfvtaon Plan Number 10. Subject to easements, reservabona. reetrtottona and limitations of record, I any. Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan. During ma six months immediately totowtog me sale, me property may be redeemed. This la an attempt to ooBect a debt Any information obtained wiB be used tor mat purpoee Dated: June 4.2003 DOORNBOS & HOEKSEMA Altomeys lor Paul and Diarm Jeplawy Douglas Doontooa (P25171) 2932 East Parte. SE Grand Raprds. Ml 49512 (816) 957-4950 (7/3) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE ATJT-IE_HUMa£B.BELQlEJF..YQLLAB£JM ACTIVE MtUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Detain has been made in me conditions ol a mortgage made by Juanita Jasinski, a single woman, to Oplion One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 4. 2000 and recorded January 13. 2000 in Uber 1040. Page 159. Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo duo on such mortgage the sum ot Sixty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Sixteen end 88/100 Deltas (564.216.88) todudtog interest at the rate of 8.9% per annum. Under me power of eale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes Ol me Stale of Mchlgen. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of ms mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, al pubic venue al the Barty County Courthouse In Hasttoga to Barry County. Michigan at too p.m on July 10, 2003 The premises are located in the City ol Wastage. Barry County. Michigan, and are deaertoed as: lot 2 of R. I Hendershotts Addition, excepting me South 3 feel First Addition to toe City o( Hastings. rormeny village 01 nesungs, accoraing to the recoraed plat thereof. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the dale of such safe, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 5, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 PUB: VS - 7/3 OHirrio THB HRBt BA P«T COUFCTORATTEMPT­ ING TO CPU ECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE ATTHFHIHfBaflOWFYOtlARFIH ACTIVE MLTTARY DUTY. Default has been made in the condfoons of a mortgage made by Scott J. Smoker. to Fifth Third Bank, mortgagee, dated November 22, 2001 and recorded December 6. 2001 in document number 1070855, Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eleven and 31/100 Dolar* (3129,411.31) including interest at the rale al 6.625% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfll be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hasting* In Bany County. Michigan at 1 p m. on July 17,2001 The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: The Wea 5 Acree of tie blowing described parcei: beginning 15 Rods West of the Northeast cor­ ner of section 13 .Tbwn 4 North, Rango 10 West Thomapple Tbwnship, Bany County , Michigan , for the piece of beginning; thence South 26 2/3 rods; thence West 45 rods; thence North 26 2/3 rods; thence East 45 rods to the pte*w of beginning The redemption period shall ba C months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the dale ol the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd parly buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 12,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Fifth Third Bank , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fte No. 200.0692 Pub: 6rt2-7/10 *We are Open E.L.S. inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • All 48 States • Vans - Reefers • in and Out of Michigan '• Reasonable Rates • Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded • East Coast - west Coast Call Toll Free: <We>e re to serve you Saturday, ^uly 5 Hastings Falpausch Office Just another way we're making banking more convenient for you! 866-795-7820 McmbvT FDIC MA SAVINGS BANK �Page 16 - Thursday, Juty 3.2003 - The Hastings Banner COURT NEWS Adam D. Branch. 20, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced in Bany County Circuit Court May 22 to four months in jail for a probation violation by possessing marijuana on school property and operating a vehicle while impaired. His driver's license was suspended for six months. Branch was allowed restricted use of his license after 30 days. Also, Branch was ordered to continue on probation. He was given credit for 99 days served. Branch was on probation for possessing marijuana on school property. In other recent court business: • Joey Lee Bunch. 32, of Hickory Comers. was sentenced to a minimum of 23 months and a maximum of 10 years in prison for oper­ ating a methamphetamine laboratory. In addi­ tion. he was sentenced to three months in jail for absconding or forfeiting a bond given in a criminal proceeding. The sentences are to be served concurrently with each other. He was given credit for 80 days served. Bunch earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dropping of another count of absconding or forfeiting a bond, third habit­ ual offender notice and operating a vehicle while his operator's license was suspended or revoked, third habitual offender notice. • Eli G. 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Allerding pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of a charge of financial transaction of illegal sale. ■ Allerding apologized and said she was tak­ ing care of her children on her own since her divorce. • William R Bozzo. 20, of Delton, was sen­ tenced to six months in jail and one year pro­ bation for using a counterfeit telecommunica­ tions device to avoid payment for services. Bozzo was ordered to pay $497.94 in resti­ tution. He pleaded guilty to the charge hi exchange for the dropping of a charge of a second count of using a counterfeit telecommunications device to avoid payment for services. ■ • James D. Simons, 39, of Hastings, was sentenced to one tn four years in jail for assault with a dangerous weapon, specifically a knife, and for being a habitual offender, fourth notice. He received credit for 62 days served. Simons eartier pleaded no contest to the charges in exchange for the dropping of charges for domestic violence, operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license and a second offense notice. Simons said he was sorry for what he did and seeks help in jail. He said he started pay­ ing on the female victim’s medical bills. •MarkS. Babcock, Jr., 21, of Wayland, was sentenced to 1 1/2 to 20 years in prison for each charge of operating a methamphr-tarnine lab involving hazardous wastes and posses­ sion of methamphetamine. The sentences are to be served concurrentiyBabcock earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dropping of charges for openting/maintaining a lab involving hazardous wastes and selling/manufsuture of methamphetamine. On March 20, Babcock's sentencing was delayed until Sept. 18 so he could continue to serve probation and pay $250 a month in court assessments. However, be violated his proba­ tion in May by using methamphetamine, being in the company of people possessing meth and by not making a truthful report on May 14, 2003 .• Wesley O. Simpson, 33, of Vicksburg, was sentenced in Bany County Circuit Court May 29 to three mouths in jail and two yean probation for possessing methamphetamine and carrying a concealed weapon. Judge James Fisher ordered Vicksburg to attend two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings a week and provide written verification of his attendance. He was given credit for 73 days served. Simpson eartier pleaded no contest to the charges in exchange for the dropping of charges a felony weapons possession, carrying a concealed weapon and another count of pos­ • Steve P. Wood, 35, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to 40 months to five yean in prison for a probation violation by consuming or pos­ sessing alcohol. 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Greet neighbor­ hood, two blocks from Northeastern School! Posses Bowman said. “I was on the wrong trek; I’d like to get my life together.” After Fisher ruled for a sentence delay, Fisher said he wanted to see if Bowman fol­ lows through (with his sobriety). was given credit for one year. Sentences are to be served concurrently • Sentencing was delayed until July 10 for Corey M. Bowman, 25, of Nashville. Bowman is being sentenced for violating his probation by operating a vehicle while his license was suspended. His attorney, Thomas Dutcher, said Bowman is undergoing an intens.ve marijuana and alcohol treatment program. Rasher strikes a 2nd time In Hastings HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department is investigating a second indecent exposure complaint that has occurred within the past two weeks. Three teenage girls reported that as they entered their vehicle in the parking lot of Plumb's Valu-Rile Foods last Thursday. June 26, at 12.05 sum.. a heavy-set nun exposed himself to one of than. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said. The flasher was described with short brown hair, light tinted glasses and possibly a mus­ tache. The man left the parking lot in a dirty older model (possibly 1980s), bright blue, extended cab pickup track. The teenagers were unable to get a license plate number, but said the plate was Hue and from Michigan. The vehicle was last seen traveling in the area of Jefferson and W. Madison Street. "This appears to be the same suspect involved in last week's indecent exposure com­ plaint.'" Leedy said. The first incident took place at Northeastern Elementary School June 18. Anyone with information about the suspect's identity is asked to call Hastings Police at 945-5744. Domestic assault charges may be filed HASTINGS — Charges are pending against a 33-year-old Hastings man accused of assaulting his 27-year-old estranged wife after an argument involving custody issues at 7:20 am. June 24 in the 800 block of S. Washington, said the Hastings Police Department. The victim alleges she was struck in the back of the head during the argument. Police said they did not find physical injuries. The Barry County Prosecutor’s office is reviewing the complaint. Two area men may face sex charges WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — Charges are pending against a 63-year-old Delton man and a 60-year-old Grand Ledge man for inappropriate sexual contact at a rest area, June 21. Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Post said. Both men are married with families, police said. On a routine patrol at the M-66 Highway and Saddlebag Road rest area, a trooper noticed two unoccupied vehicles. Upon investigation, die trooper observed two men approaching from behind a rfestrootn building. The men admitted to engaging in the sexual contact Three females caught shoplifting RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Three females are facing retail fraud charges and civil responsibility from Wal-Mart for stealing items from the store Monday, June 30, M 11:45 a.m„ said Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Post. All three females admitted to stealing the items. Wal-Mart security detained the two juvenile girls and one adult female until Trooper Kelly Linebaugh interviewed and released them. The juveniles were turned over to parents. Local police help out at Benton Harbor BENTON HARBOR—Because of the civil unrest in Benton Harbor June 16, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post were dispatched to that troubled city until Jone 23. Each day, five troopers and one sergeant from the post traveled to Batson Harbor to assist in restoring calm to the area, troopers said. All the troopers are happy to return to normal patrols in Bany Count- they said. Burglars steal case of beer from cottage HOPE TOWNSHIP — A case of beer was stolen after a cottage was broken into with­ in the last two weeks on Lake Drive, the owner repotted. A window was broken and a door was pried open to gain entry, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Poat said. Neighbors reported seeing unfamiliar people inside the residence, police said The theft and breaking and entering is under investigation. ORVs Illegally operated on area road HOPE TOWNSHIP—A resident reported off road vehicles on a road. Driven and riders of the ORVs were advised of the illegality of operating such recre­ ational vehicles on roads, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post said. Police want to remind ORV owners and operators that citations will be issued to viola­ tors. Telephone scams still target elderly BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — An elderly resident received a telephone call informing him that he will received $500,000 in cash if he would send the caller $2,850 to process the transaction, Michigan Slate Police from the Hastings Post said. An investigation showed the call originated from a 514 area code in Coiada. Canadian authorities were notified. Troopers remind citizens that these offers are scams. They advise people to dismiss the offer. Two Injured in 2-car traffic crash HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A two-cai crash occurred at the comer of Center and Mathison roads Monday, June 30, at 6:40 nun., the Barry County Sheriff’s Office said. A vehicle driven by Johnathan M. Cara, 18, of Grand Rapids was eastbound on Center Road when it struck a vehicle, driven by Catherine M. Dunkelberger 25, of Hastings, turn­ ing west onto Center road from northbound Mathison Road. Cam was transported to Pennock Hospital with minor injuries, deputies said. Brent R. Laubaugh, a passenger in Cam’s vehicle, was treated at the scene, they said. Dunkelberger was transported to Spectrum Health Hospital by Aeromed, deputies said. Dunkelberger is in stable condition, said a nurse at the hospital. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and both airbags deployed. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor, deputies said. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 3. 2003 - Page 17 lion. McCreary earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of two counts of operating a meth lab involving haz­ ardous waste. Fisher told McCreary. “I hope you’ll pay attention to lhe probation guidelines, which means if you screw up on probation, it means prison for you. And my hands are pretty much tied.” • Daniel J. Rodriguez. 19. of Delton, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years probation for violating his probation by com­ mitting a felonious assault March 21 after he threatened two teens with a knife at his M-43 Highway residence. He was ordered to be in his residence between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. and was given credit for six days served. Rodriguez earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of an assault charge. His attorney. Thomas Dutcher, said Rodrigucz has severe alcohol problems. “When he drinks, he does stupid things and some are criminal." Dutcher said. Dutcher said Rodriguez has taken some positive steps to correct it. Fisher told Rodhguez. "Given the record you’ve established for yourself, you need to make major changes. At the rale you’re going, you’ll end up in jail." • Ronald R. Carpenter. 68, of Woodland, was sentenced to six months in jail and con­ tinued probation for three years for the con­ viction of seduction. He was given credit for one day served. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended if he is successful on probation. Carpenter earlier pleaded no contest to lhe charge in exchange for the dropping of the charge second degree criminal sexual conduct. • Micah A. Holden, 26, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to continue probation for three years for violating his probation by failing to report to his probation officer, failing to make payments as ordered and operating a vehicle without a license. Holden was on probation for using a check with intent to defraud. • Jeff Granger. 22, of Charlotte, was sen­ tenced to an extension of his probation by 12 more months for violating his probation by consuming alcohol and assaultive behavior. Granger was serving probation for carrying stance abuse program. He was ordered to sub­ mit to searches of himself, his home and vehi­ cle without a search warrant. His driver’s license was suspended for six months. But after 30 days, he was allowed a restricted license. He pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of charges of operating a meth lab involving a firearm or other harmful device, a 25-year felony, and two counts of delivery or manufacture of methamphetamine. 20-year felonies. Hickory House to continue being an adult group home • Sentencing was delayed until Sept. 11 for Harold Butcher. 25, of Nashville, for a proba­ tion violation of failing to report to his proba­ tion officer. He was on probation for breaking and entering in 1999. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Les Carley, who formerly operated Hickory House of Hickory Comers as a licensed adult foster care home, was allowed to continue his facility under a redefinition June 23 by the Barry County Planning and Sente’icing was delayed until December 11 for Jacob J. Gamble, 24, of Bellevue, for car­ rying a concealed weapon. Gamble will serve probation until sentenc­ ing. Robert C. Powell, 36. of Rockford, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years probation for stealing a firearm. He was ordered to pay Sl ,700 in restitution. Powell earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of second degree home invasion and being a habitual offender, second notice. His attorney, David Kuzava. said that Powell’s work load got the best of him so he began a drug habit. “He’s been struggling with addiction since being introduced to it," Kuzava said. Powell said he is struggling through it. Fisher told Powell if he doesn’t get over lhe addiction, he’s looking at prison. • A July 10 sentencing date was set for Kevin L. Gildea, 46. of Kalamazoo for pos­ sessing marijuana, second offense. • A July 3 sentencing dale was set for Armando Ayala, 35, of Middleville for a guilty verdict on all six charges in a June 23 trial. He was found guilty of two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct or sexual pen­ etration with a female under 13 years old, two counts of second degree criminal sexual con­ duct or sexual contact with a female under 13 years old, one count of accosting a child for immoral purposes and one count of furnishing alcohol to a minor. Zoning Commission. Hickory House has been a group home pro­ viding adult supervised living lo veterans since 1969. Licensed by the state, the home fell under a statute that allows such human care special uses in residential areas. Carley has operated the facility since 1998. He recently chose not to pursue the stale license that would have permitted him to con­ tinue operation. Under the statute, a licensed adult foster home is exempt from local zoning rules. Not being licensed pul lhe multi-family apartment dwelling in a C-2 zone without the state umbrella, and made it a non-conforming use. This had resulted in an enforcement action. Planning Administrator Jim McManus explained. Single family R-l uses app*/ to the C-2 zone. Issuing or continuing the special use for Carley was discussed. A special use category. Institute for Human Care is included under county residential zon­ ing, but McManus was uncertain if the defini­ tion applied in this case and was asking for a determination of the ordinance meaning. County planning officials believed a new def­ inition under county zoning was needed for Carley to continue the group home operation. Attorney Jim Kinney, formerly a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, rep­ resented Carley. The stale defmition explains adult foster care provides supervision, per­ sonal care, protection, room and board, and dispensing medications, which he does not do. Kinney said Carley still provides all these same things except for passing out meds. It is much more than a boarding house or apart­ ment and does provide human care, including many more specific definitions of such care, although it is not a governmental "institute." Kinney said Carley was actually decreas­ ing the activity at the facility, rather than intensifying it. He said the use of the facility had not changed. The county ordinance would not allow expansion or enlarging lhe use. but in this case. Carley was reducing lhe slate inspection, for licensed aduh foster care. He said recent events had led lo his not renewing the license. He said the slate had become ever more intrusive over lhe years regarding standards imposed on residents. Residents wanted more freedom than these rules allowed them. Inspections included going through residents’ rooms and checking personal papers, which some objected lo. One resident did not want a chair in his room, and the state required it. in order for lhe home to be licensed. Carley explained. “It’s not so easy lo say that just because I gave up a piece of paper on lhe wall, these people lose their homes. I didn’t realize at the time. I made a mistake"... about the state use. Five residents now live in the home, though there has been as many as 12. Carley said it used to be al full capacity. Residents who live at Hickory House come by referral from the VA. though more recently, fewer referrals are made for foster care. Many such veterans are on their own, Carley said. Carley said some of the guys in the home had lived there for 15 years. They lend to do better in the rural environment, where their problems are not aggravated. Carley said they arc not clients or tenants. "We arc family." He said they arc friends who help each other when a friend or family mem­ ber passes away. "We share meals, every­ thing." The men have full freedom lo come and go. with only limited supervision, though it is available both day and night. They leave to go visit their families periodically. Some fiave jobs. The home is not stale funded. Residents exemption for local zoning ordinances. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie said it seemed like lhe use of the property remained the same, except for the license. He later moved to allow the home to con­ tinue under the prior non-conforming use, for adult supervised living, with a stipulation there be no expansion beyond the use that had previously existed. If tlie group home is sold, it must continue the same use within one year to fall under the special use. Many citizens of the community wrote let­ ters in support of the group home, including Hickory Comers Bible Church, Rev. Jeff Warden. Edward and Betty Furr, Elizabeth Wendorf, Wayne Furr and Lucille Sudowski During public comment, several residents also spoke in favor of Carley and the home. Cheryl Taurez lives next door to Hickory House. "We’ve always found them to be very con­ siderate neighbors, they patronize local busi­ nesses, they gel along real well with every­ one, and we enjoy having them..." she said. “Il’s as much a part of lhe neighborhood as the fire department or the gas station. They’ve been there absolutely forever." pay for their own rent, food, laundry services, and transportation. Carley and alternate care provider Betty Wendorf are available at all times, and both transport some men out to the VA daily, where they work. Guidance for daily func­ tioning is part of lhe care provided. The providers are aware of the whereabouts of the resittents at all times, an aspect of their pro­ tection. Carley said the building had just passed the See HOME, page 18 a concealed weapon. Fisher told Granger that many people do things under lhe influence of alcohol that they would not usually do "Maybe you’re the type of person who shouldn't consume any," Fisher said. “Think about what a prison term would do for you. You don't look like the type of person who would fare well in that environment." * • Gary Spicer. 28, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced Jure 6 in Barry Cnunty Circuit Court to a one-year extension of probation and to report to the drug court program for viol^ing his probation by failing to complete drug treatment. Spicer was serving probation for uttering and publishing (falsifying bank checks). His attorney said Spicer said drug court is helping him. Spicer told Circuit Court Judge James Fisher that if he can get off probation, then he can get a better job and gel away from friends (who have influence on his drug use). “I’d like to move to a different county or stale," Spicer said. Fisher replied. "They have it (drugs) in Ohio.” Spicer said, “I know they have it every­ where. But my friends give it to me. No, they don’t force me." Fisher said Spicer has many positive char­ acteristics. “If you can get off drugs, you can have a good life for yourself." 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You must provide limited personal information for con­ firmation. The only identifying information that will be kept in the system will be the phone num- ber you register, which will stay in lhe registry for five years or until you lake it out or change numbers. After five years, you can renew your regis­ an established business relationship. However, if you ask a company not to call you. it must honor your request. The law also restricts calls to between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. and prohibits deceptive and abusive telemarketing acts. Callers are pro­ hibited from lying about any terms of their offer. Ken Vander Meeden, president of the BBB of Western Michigan said. “This should be a very positive improvement for consumers and reputable businesses seeking lo distance themselves from the troubled marketers who have abused lhe system. We encourage consumers and business­ es to properly use telephone marketing for those who prefer to buy goods and services via lhe phone. “Like anything else, the new ‘Do Not Call’ registry may trigger some new attempts to sign peo­ ple up as pan of a scam. Consumers should be wary of any request for personal information in conjunc­ tion with signing up for the FTC’s do not call list. The FTC Is not asking for any personal information." One important warning: Scam callers from outside lhe U.S., such as from Canada, the Caribbean and overseas, will just ignore this law. Beware of them and their bogus offers and promises. Remember you can use the Better Business Bureau to check reports on companies before you buy. Go lo its web site at www.grandrapids.bbb.org or give the BBB a call 24 hours a day at I-800-6THE BBB. If you have a problem, use the complaint form al www.bbb.org or write to BBB. 40 Pearl. N.W.. Suite 354. Grand Rapids. MI 49503. The regional office serves 37 counties in western Michigan. “Consumers should be wary of any request for personal information in conjunction with signing up for the FTC’s do not call list." -Ken Vander Mer den tration. The better Business Bureau of West Michigan said a staggering 735.000 consumers in America registered the .»rsl day and up to 60 million are expected to be signed up in the first year. Telemarketers are required to “scrub” their calling lists beginning in September 2003 and in €»ctober the Federal trade Commission will start lo enforce provisions of the new rule. Telemarketers must search the registry every 90 days and delete phone numbers on the registry from their call lists. If you still receive calls after you have registered your telephone number, you will be able to file a complaint with the FTC online or by calling a toll-free number. A telemarketer who disre­ gards the national “do not call” list could be fined up to $11.000 for each call. Placing your number on the national “do not call" registry will stop most, but not all telemarketing calls. Some businesses are not covered, such as charities, political solicitors, survey takers and firms with which you have FORSBERG, continued from page 3 The National Park Service took charge in 1936 and became lhe leader In developing and promoting organized camping. The innovative camp layout plans and designs for park facilities and structures created by the technical staff of lhe Park Service aided social welfare programs attempting to deal with a new era of increased leisure. "Il gave a family from lhe city or a child who never attended an organized camp a chance to experience rustic camping in the outdoors and learn about nature." said Forsberg. The Chief Noonday and Long Lake group camps in lhe Yankee Springs Recreation Area are historically significant as two of four organized camp facilities built in Michigan by the National Park Service, then turned over lo lhe Department of Natural Resources and given historic district status. “Chief Noonday Camp allows campers to be divided into smaller units lhe buildings range in size, but are mainly low. gableroofed. singlb-story. frame structures clad In rough-sawn, random width vertical boards on concrete foundations w ith a veneer of field­ stone. Massive fieldstone chimneys are pres­ ent on many of the larger buildings." said Forsberg. The Long Lake Camp is similar, but con­ sists of two villages of eight cabins, each arranged in a semi-circle fashion around a fire pit, plus a central administration area com­ posed of camp service facilities clustered around a large dining hall and kitchen com­ plex. "Twenty cabins sleep from four to 20 peo­ ple. with a private lake, so for some people it could be cheaper to stay here than al a motel, plus the sites are great for renting to hold fam­ ily gatherings, receptions and private parties." Forsberg said. Both camp complexes were constructed between 1936 and 1943. Ernest Hartwick was responsible for the design of many of the buildings, while landscape architect Theodore Zaelseh provided land use plans for each of the camps. Camp Michiwana. an important organiza­ tion in embodying the early group camping ideals, has been a long-time user of lhe camps since they opened more than 40 years ago. Both facilities have hiking trails, picnic grounds, swimming and organized nature programs can be provided for small or larger groups. The natural beauty, and nearby access to Gun Lake and other area attractions makes the sites and camping a great experience to get close lo nature. "Wildlife is plentiful in the area to see in natural setting." Forsberg said. "Don’t forget deer hunting. Deer hunting parties have been renting the camps to slay at so they can hunt m the nea-by Barry State Game Area because no hunting is allowed in Long Lake and Chief Noonday camps. Why drive up north when you have such great camping and hunting facilities right in your own backyard if one lives right here in Barry County?" The Yankee Springs Recreation Area is being recaptured more each year since It was developed more than four decades ago. Young forests arc growing on the hillsides, wildflowers arc more plentiful and birds and other animals are more populous. The North Country Trail, a national scenic trail which links outstanding scenic, natural, recreational and historic areas of this region connects to six other slates. "People of all ages come to Yankee Springs, in all seasons of the year, to learn about lhe history and enjoy lhe beauty of the area and lake advantage of w'hal it has to offer." said Forsberg. "We can not only enjoy and lake pleasure in what the Yankee Springs Recreation Area has lo give to visitors, but we know If we continue to .preserve what we have now. and teach our children lo preserve it. then future generations will know and can enjoy this wonderful paradise." For more information what is available to see and do in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area or lo camp at Long Lake Camp or Chief Noonday Camp, cail Forsberg al 269-795­ 3856 or contact the Yankee Springs Recreation Area office at 269-795-9081. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 ■IF WE DON'T HAVE IT. WE CAN GET IT1 Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Oill (269)948-8000 Today! Exceeding Expectations is GMC WE ARE PROFESSIONAL GRADE a Eric Drersboch. President Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Borne Signs. Soles Ryan Madden. Soles Family Tradition U1H HOWS: Mon&WedunW8 Tue. Thu & Fn until 6 SArtoyurtU2 Amy Piper, Soles SfimCfJIMB; Mon4W«d8-7 Chas Stiverman, Finance Mrg Tue. Thu & Fn 8-5 yHUGEK incentives on our entire stock of new vehicles and HOME, continued from page 17 She said all the neighbors were in favor of having the group home run as it is now. and felt it was a very good thing for the neighbor­ hood. Pat Stuart, daughter of Carley, spoke in favor of helping the home to continue. She said Carley "has given care to these men who otherwise wouldn't have a place to go. these men who have fought for the freedoms we enjoy. He takes them to ball games, takes them fishing, teaches them to tie flies. Really, this is home to them. If they had to leave after so many years, it would be really devastat­ ing." Ed Furr said his son had lived in lhe home for several years. "I feel he's a lol better off there than he would be in some of these big­ ger towns." He mentioned the exposure to drugs in other locations. Carley’s sister-in-law. Bonnie Carley, said "I’ve seen lhe love and lhe care that Les luu provided. These men have a home there. It’s just not a facility. They basically can walk away if they want lo." She said they could get drugs if they want­ ed to. but they don't because "Les provides a caring, loving place for them lo be. That's why they are here, to have help, a home and a family. That's what Les has provided." "They don't fit in a criteria, like C-2 or C­ 6. All they know is Les is their father, provider and care laker. He's a good man and he's given a lol of himself to provide for these people. He has done a very good job." Betty Wendorf works at the home, and is available for supervision during the day. She said she and Les both take the guys places they need to go. "Il's a small town and it's just one big happy family." Bill Carley, brother of Les, said he and Les had lived in the area all their lives. "Hickory House has been a part of Hickory Comers for as long as I can remember." He said the town would not be the same without it, and said be was in favor of keeping it as it is. In other business, the Planning and Zoning Commission: • Recommended to the County Board of Commissioners a rezoning from C-2 to C-l, requested by Lee Brundage, owner of the Delton Laundry, to construct a new retail structure between the laundry and the old medical center. McManus explained lhe area is master planned for C-1, though the changes from C-2 have been granted on a piecemeal basis. Brundage said he expects other details to be made clear al a site plan review, and assured commissioners there would be ade­ quate parking and space for truck deliveries to accommodate retail uses. • Approved an application for PA 116, a farm preservation request in Woodland Township, brought by Thomas and Margaret Sprague, who live on Martin Road. The area is paster planned for agricultural use. A com­ ment was made that this is one of the best agricultural soil areas in the county. British invasion comes to Gilmore Car Museum on Sunday, July 6 WE’RE > DEALING!? Sunday July 6, 2003 will mark the thir­ teenth “British Invasion" to strike the Gilmore Car Museum in the same number of years. The museum will once again serve as lhe site for the Mad Dogs & Englishmen's British Car Faire which is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm. This annual car show presents lhe largest gathering of British built automobiles and motorcycles of all eras, from luxury models and sports cars to this year’s featured make­ Triumph. At this year.s auto fair, you’re sure to see many fine examples from Jaguar. Aston Martin, and Rolls Royce, as well as Lotus, MG. and Land Rover. Admission is $6.00 with those under 11 admitted free. The museum is located mid­ way between Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Battle Creek, on M-43 and Hickory Road, north of Richland. Spectators will enjoy seeing and hearing the exhibitor cars in motion during the everpopular auto games. Bring the family and enjoy the children's games, vote for your favorite car and hop a ride the museum's authentic 1950 London double-decker bus. Other events of the day include demonstra­ tions of the off-road abilities of the Ranger Rover, an afternoon tea and swap meet area. Food concessions and picnic areas are avail­ able throughout the grounds. The Gilmore Car Museum. 6865 Hickory Road. Hickory Comers, is located midway between Kalamazoo. Battle Creek, and Grand Rapids on M-13 and Hickory Road (north of Richland). The Gilmore collection of nearly 175 autos will be open to quest al no additional cost. To learn more visit www.gilmorecarmuseum.org or call 269-671-5089 for more infor­ mation. I t I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-07-10.pdf b8710f2e25a049445043113a86f17845 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 12 IS CHURCH SI HASTINGS Ml 49058-1M3 Music festivals planned at Pierce See Story on Page 2 Saxon softball coach resigns See Story on Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings Birry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer will be the guest speaker al the next Pint Friday program at noon Friday, July 11. al the Thomas Jeffenon Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. DeBoer, who has been Barry County's sheriff since 1994, is expect­ ed to talk about the proliferation of methemphettimine labs in Wes! Michigan. The number of labs has been particularly high in Allegan and Barry counties in the last several years. DeBoer will examine the possible reasons for rising incidence of prob­ lems and outline what police agencies plan to do about them. DeBoer was appointed sheriff in 1994 to succeed the retiring David Wood. He was elected to the post in 1996 and 2000. He also is a former commander of the Michigan Stale Police Post in Wayland. The First Friday series, has been sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee since August 1989. Those attending may bring their own lunches or light fare may be pur­ chased at the hall. Now that downtown street construc­ tion is over and cleaned up. local mer­ chants are getting ready for the annul sidewalk sales from 8 am. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 11. and Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 pm Though sidewalk sales are mainly on State Street and a few side streets like Jefferson, where Bosley Pharmacy and Progressive Graphics offer good sales, Hastings Public Library will par­ ticipate with a tent book sale on the courthouse lawn again this year. Books will be offered for sale Friday, July 11. from 9 am. to 6 pm. and Saturday, July 12, from 9 am. to 3 pm. However, book lovers who want to gel the first crack at the assortment, can pay $5 to attend the library's pre­ sale Thursday night. July 10. from 5:30 io 8:30 pm. The Friends of the Library sponsor the book sale. Prices usually range from 75 cents to $6. though a few can Economic Developmert Commission in Editor November 1986. When the county pulled out L. Joseph Rahn. Hastings economic devel­ of the JEDC nine years later, the city decided opment director for the past seven and a half to keep Rahn on board as economic develop­ years, has decided to call it qaiti to spend ment director, starting on Jan. 1, 1996. more time with his new business. Lakeland In his tenure over more than 16 years, he Boatworks Inc. has figured in about $5 million worth of fed­ Rahn has been in the thick of economic development in Hastings and Barry County eral and state grants, not counting local since he was hired as director of the Joint ly or indirectly tied to almost 500jobs. He has matches and private contributions, and direct- Refinancing to save nearly $315,000 for county bond projects L. Joseph Rahn (right) consults with Brian Knoch, an engineer from the University by David T. Young Editor Taking advantage of some of the lowest interest rates in a long time, the Barry County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday morning to refinance three banding projects. The "re-funding’' affects the county’s bonds for the Middl< villc wastewater treat­ ment plant started in 1994, for the Courts and Law Building from 1993 and for the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeid campus west of Hastings in 1996. The Middleville sewer project is expected Sidewalk Sales Friday, Saturday PRICE 50C Joe Rahn calls it quits as city’s economic development director by David T. Young Sheriff to speak at First Friday ANNER Thursday, July 10, 2003 VOLUME 150. No. 27 NEWS BRIEFS See Story on Page 10 to save about $125,000, or 7.4 percent, until it runs out in the year 2014. The Courts & Law building project will realize a savings of about $120,000, or 6.7 percent through 2012 and the KCC project will save about $69,000, or 3.3 percent through 2011. “It’s simply a function of the current low interest rates in the market place," said attor­ ney James White of Mika, Meyers, Beckett and Jones. He said the move benefit will ben­ efit both the county and the project. “It reduced the amount of money you’re backing up with your full faith and credit, which also would further the best interests of the coun­ ty... I think now is a good time to authorize this (refinancing resolution).’’ In other business Tuesday morning, the County Board: • Agreed lo remove Thomas Funke from the Barry County Solid Waste Committee and accepted the resignation of Monica ot Michigan, about Lakeland Boatworks. new jobs. Mansfield confirmed he had received a let­ ter from Rahn, but he preferred not to com­ ment until he had a chance to talk things over with the City Council Monday evening, July 14. Lakeland Boalworks. which started up only three years ago. manufactures prototype lam­ inated monocoque wood epoxy for 16- lo 32- Rappaport from the same panel. This creates two vacancies of the 12-member committee, been architect and manager of the Hastings Industrial Incubator since it opened in December 1992 and he has overseen the cre­ ation and construction of the Hastings chaired by Dr. V. Hany Adrounie. . The County Board rertoved Funke from the committee a&tbc bcttc/t of Adiounic, whu Industrial Park. Rahn iprt- sent"? letter to Hastings City­ Manager Jeff Mansfield explaining his inten­ said he has not attended dne. meeting since his tion to retire early because of the press of business with Lakeland Boatworks, which is foot boats. Rahn said the idea is to refurbish a one of the tenants inside the incubator. "Lakeland’s expansion took off earlier than • boat to make it look as good as old. but with technology that will make it leakproof. I had planned," he said when contacted “We want to give a boat a classic look with Tuesday. "I had gotten to the point where I the technology that makes it lighten and waler had to separate my position with the city from my position as president and sole stockholder tight,” he explained. The business already is doing better than with Lakeland Boat works.” expected and he has three full-time and two He said he had recently discussed with the appointment last November and he has not responded to phone calls or correspondence by mail. "It’s unfortunate that we have to do these things sometimes,’’ said County Commissioner James French when he moved to remove Funke. The county immediately will be seeking applications to fill the two vacancies. • Approved reimbursement of $11,021 to Chariton Park for handling cleanup of a diesel fuel spill last year and $3,000 for a grant to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department for a county-wide residential scrap tire -pick­ up program Saturday, July 12. The county's contribution to Chariton covers about half the costs of environmental cleanup and removal of contaminated soil. • Approved a may change, allowing rezon­ ing of an area in Delton from C-2 to C-l. The City Council the possibility of moving his business out of the incubator and pursuing another location in Hastings, creating several part-time employees. Rahn’s history of economic development in See RAHN, page 3 Barry County Fair is the ‘place to be’ July 12-19 See REFINANCING, page 3 July 4 storm leaves damage, power outages be as high as $20. Bernard Museum plans ice cream by Patricia Johns Staff Writer How do you follow up a successful cele­ bration of 150 years of the Barry County Fair? This is a question that members of the Barry County Fair Board have wrestled with An ice cream social with an oldfashioned flair is set for 1 lo 5 p.m. Saturday. July 12. al Dehon’s Bernard Museum. Music by the Happy Tones and a variety of fun is in store for those who attend, said Bernard Historical Society for an entire yea: They didn't rest on their laurels but created a fair that is really "the place to be" during the President Margery .Martin. The museum is located at 7135 W. Delton Road, between Delton and Prairieville, and has more than 25,000 artifixts on display. Visitors also may roam through the museum’s seven buildings during the event Miss Delton and her court will be serving the ice cream. A variety of ice cream toppings will be available. No fees are charged at the ice cream social, but donations are accepted to benefit the Society’s Bernard Museum. The annual event has been a major fund-raiser for the Bernard Historical Society, which operates the museum. More NEWS BRIEFS on pg. 2 An Independence Day stem tfiat packed winds as high as 70 mph created problems with downed tree limbs and power lines in Hastings. J-Ad Graphics News Service An intense storm struck Barry County just p.m. on. The Thunderfloor Cloggcrs will be per­ forming each evening at 6:30. 7:30 and 8:30 throughout the county. Winds of 70 mph whipped through as many residents were beginning to celebrate Hastings and neighboring townships on the the July 4 holiday last Friday. WTien it was morning of July 4. according to the National over, large branches had fallen from trees in Weather Hastings, thousands of people were without knocked down trees and tree limbs, damaging power and limbs were on electric lines See STORM, page 3 Service, and week of July 14-19. It doesn't mattei whether people come to fair to see the animals, the gardens, the thrill shows ot even to indulge in that one time each year exploration of "fair food.” There is something for everyone at this year's fair. A schedule of the entire week is included in the center but here are just a few highlights. Get 10 rides for $10 on Monday from 6 the strong force p.m. Enjoy three nights of "pedal pulls” as chil­ dren compete for prizes in semifinal meets on Monday. July 14 and Wednesday, July 16. The finals will be held on Friday, July 18. All meets begin at 6 p.m. Those who enjoy horses can watch the har­ ness racing al 1 p.m. on Saturday. July 12, and Sunday, July 13, and at noon on Monday, July 14. There is a dressage and jumping trials at the horse ring at 4 p.m. on Monday. Youth horse judging is on Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. and on Wednesday at 8 a.m. The professional rodeo starts at 7 p.m. in the grandstand. Tickets cost $9 for this show. More horse judging takes place throughout the week. With an always exciting "Speed Show" Saturday, July 19 at 1 p.m. Karaoke singers fill the night air Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. during the semi- finals with an always hotly contested finals on Friday evening. These contests always fill the variety lent. Lovers of antique tractors will enjoy seeing red, green, grey and orange machines. They will compete against each other at noon on Saturday. July 19 in the free antique tractor pull al the grandstand at noon. The Barry County Fair is a time to recall a Michigan of the past and to look to the future as the "Place to Be in 2003." �I; * fcsi *' J€.. ;A,I Pago 2 - Thursday. July 10. 2003 - Tho Hastings Banner Music fills Pierce Sunday afternoons this summer by Patrick Johns Staff Writer Fontana Chamber Arts Artistic/Executive Director Anne Berquist has announced the 24th Summer Festival of Music & Art will feature “A Tour Around European Countries” from July 11 to Aug. 6. Concerts during the festival will be held at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on Sunday afternoons. July 13. 20 and 27 and Aug. 3. This is the second year for Fontana con­ certs to be held at the Cedar Creek Institute. The Shelbyville tradition of serving ice cream at the break comes to Pierce this year instead. Plainwell ice cream will be available during intermission. The first concert is scheduled for the monthly brunch at the institute south of Hastings. Those attending may choose from menu selections and from the dining room to enjoy the view of natural surroundings. Loyal music lovers may notice that France is not part of this year's "A Tour Around European Countries." This is because French music will be featured next summer in con­ junction with an exhibit at the Kalamazoo Institute of Art. “A Tour Around European Countries" will present music by composers from four coun­ tries in Europe and take place over four week­ ends in four locations. The tour includes: “A Weekend in England." "A Musical Moment in Spain.” "An Evening of Russian Music." and “Chamber Music in the Czech Republic & Slovakia.” This last concert will feature a commissioned piece, composed by Julianna Trivers, in memory of Neill Sanders, one of the original founders of the Fontana organiza­ tion. Sanders lived in the Hastings area. Concert locations vary with the night of the week. The Kalamazoo venue for concerts on Wednesday and Friday nights will be the Wellspring Theater, in the Epic Center (a tem­ porary location while a replacement for Paul Austin Karen Buranskas Fry Street Quartet Renata Knific Tom Knific Seunghee Lee Deborah Moriarty Ralph Votapek Christine Rutledge NEWS BRIEFS Continued from front page Fountain series to resume July 11 5939. Sr. Citizen of Year will be selected The Fridays u the Fountain senes will connate Friday. Joly 11, after a ooe-week hiatus became of the Fourth of July being the Friday at thia week. Patty Ann Lea and Friends will perform Celtic folk music at the courthouse lawn from 11:30 aan. to 1 p.m. July 11. but in the event of rain, win move lo the Tbonupple Ana Council building at >17 W. State St Fridays at the Fountain is co-spowoed by the Tbomapple Arta Council and the City of Hrctings. The remaining perform­ ances are r« followed:, * Joe Ward and the Youth Theatre Pregram, July IS. ■ Kitty Donohoe. July 25. * The Thomapple Players, Aug. 1. * Man Warroba. Aug. 8. Gas & Steam show at Chariton Park The Chartion Park Gaa & Steam Club invites everyone to the 32nd annual Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show Friday and Saturday, July I I and 12. at Historic Chariton Park. This year, the Charlton Park club plays host to the Vintage Garden Tractor dab of America. Michigan Regional Show. Dennis Meriau from Delton is the Michigan Regional Director of the the Vintage Garden Tractor Clnb. which will have displays set up showing the general history of garden tractors, df-monffrariem and games to compete in. The show at opens Friday at 10 a.tn., with a tractor parade at 6 pan. and a spark show a> dusk. The tractor parade begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by a barnyard gar­ den tractor pull at 3 pan. Demonatrations at the 1895 Corley Sawmill an scheduled for 10 amt. and 1 and 4 pan. Friday and Saturday. Other demonstrations include whr.it threshing, stationary baling and dringir cut­ ting. A rare 1863 Westinghouse steam engine, phis many other antique engines from the Irving Charlton collection and dub collection will be on display. Activities this weekend will indude a kiddies' tractor pedal pull at 12:30, a saw­ dust penny scramble, blacksmith and car­ pentry demos. A flea market and craft fair, as wdl as food concesaions, will be open throughout the event. An aU-you-can-eat flapjack breakfast is scheduled tor Saturday from 7 to 10 a.m. Proceeds from the $5 per plate meal support Historic Chariton Park. For more information, call Chariton Park at (269)945-3775. ‘Grief Recovery’ sessions slated Barry Community Hospice will offer a five-week "Grief Recovery” series to any area adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. The sessions win be held from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. on five consecutive Tuesdays, from July Is through Aug. 12, at the hos­ pice office, 450 Meadow Run. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process ot grief with the opportunity to discuss feelings in an open and supportive environment. There will be no charge for the program. Those who want to register or obtain more information may call the Barry Community Hospice Bereavment Department ar 948-8452 or 1-800-254- Hastings City Bank and the Barry County Commission on Aging will sponsor the fifth annual "Sauer Citirm of the Year award, which highlights contributions made by people ages 60 and older to civic and social life in Barry County. The award, which focuses on the positive benefits of remaining active while growing older, will be presented at the Commission on Aging Summer Picnic Aug. 8 at the new COA bmkfcg in Hastings. Nominees should be ages 60 or older and residents of Barry County. Serious consid­ eration should be given to the contribution each nominee has made lo the Barry County community. Examples could rwhyV- the type of activities the nominee has been involved in, bow hisrirer involvement has bersefiicd the crxnniumry.juxlthclnumber of people who have been affected by those Nomination forms are available at the Commission on Aging office or al Hastings City Bank. Nominations can be from indi­ viduals or groups. . Past winners at the award have included Kcesmger Jones, Florence Marble, Joyce Weinhrecbt, and last year's co-winncrs, NylaNye and Doo Reid. Nominations should be sent to the Commission on Aging, 320 West Woodlawn Ave., Hastings 49058. All nomi­ nations must be postmarked no later than July 25. Garden Club planning tour The sixth annual homo garden tow. "A Day in the Garden," is set for 9 a.m. to 4 pan. Saturday, July 19. The event is sponsored by the The Garden Thyme Market again win be part of the tow, featuring vendors display­ ing and selling garden an from 9 un. to 5 p.m. on the Barry Camry Courthouse lawn that day. ■ The five area gardens on tour are those of: Bob and Mary Hodges, 11980 Bird Road. Dowling; Sieve and Sharon Phillips. 1110 S. Charlton Park Road; Ned and Rita Brown. 10050 E Mill St; Dave and Janell Pillm, 202 S. Park St, and Jan Tdlbrooke, 711 E. Bond St Tow tickets with maps are available in advance for $5 each in Hastings at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, Alfresco and the Hastings Flower Shop. Tickets ate available the day of the tow for $6 each at the Garden Thyme Market/Tbumapple Garden Club booth. Children under 10 are free, and every child must be accompanied by an adult No strollers or wagons are permitted for safety reasons and out of consideration for tie hosts. For more information, call Barb Benner, 269-945-2986. Michael Wood Shelbyville is found). For the second year, the Saturday performances will take place at the Carnegie Center for the Arts in Three Rivers, and Sunday concerts a* the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. All Wednesday.' Friday and Saturday con­ certs begin at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday concerts at 2 p.m. A one-time concert will take place at the Blue Star Music Camp the last week of the festival, bringing the time-honored quality of Fontana Chamber Arts programming to the sunset coast of South Haven. A Weekend in England The first weekend to kick off the festival will take place in Kalamazoo July 11, in Three Rivers July 12 and in Hastings July 13. This program will present music by com­ posers from England, including the following works: Malcom Arnold’s Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano. Op 29. Benjamin Bntien Birkholz office hours July 14 Stale Senator Patricia Birkholz has announced that she will conduct office hours from 9:30 to II a.nt Monday. July 14. at ilasungs City Hall, 201 E. State St. The senator's ofice will be open to any­ one who lives within the boundaries of the 24th district, which includes all of Barry. Allegan and Eaton counties. l String Quartet, No 3, Herbert Howells Rhapsodic Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, Charles Villiers Stanford Three Intermezzi for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 13 and Arthur Bliss Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, Op. 50 Musicians for this first weekend will fea­ ture Janet Hilton on clarinet, Deborah Moriarty on piano and the Fry Street Quartet. A Musical Moment in Spain The second weekend of the festival runs in Kalamazoo July 18, in Three Rivers July 19. and in Hastings July 20. This program will present music by composers from Spain, including the following works: Joaquim Turina Piano Trio No 2 in B minor. Op 76, Vitali Bujanovski Espana, Pieces for Solo Hom - Impressions from the Voyages, Isaac Albenilz Cantos de Espana, Op. 232 for Woodwinds, Enrique Granados Piano Trio, Op. 50 H 140, Astor Piazzolla Hommagc a Piazzolla for Violin and Piano, Le grand tango and Osvaldo Golijov Lullaby and Doina for Flute, Clarinet, String Quartet and Double Bass. Musicians performing in this program will feature a variety of WMU School of Music faculty; such as Bradley Wong. Renata Knific. Lori Sims and many others. Of the piece Espana. Paul Austin is quoted as saying "It captures the spirit of Spain, rang­ ing from the ringing of mission bells to a bull­ fight. I look forward to bringing a glimpse of the Spanish countryside to this summers Fontana festival. Ole'!" About his piece Lullaby and Doina, com­ poser Osvaldo Golijov once said "This piece starts with a set of variations on a Yiddish lullaby (and) ends in a fast gallop, boasting a theme that I stole from my friends on the wild gypsy band Taraf de Haidouks. The theme is presented in almost comical chase where the clarinet pursues the flute-violin combination flying away." An Evening of Russian Music The third weekend of the festival will take place in Kalamazoo July 25. in Three Rivers July 26 and in Hastings July 27. This program will present music by com­ posers from Russia, including the following works: Sergei Prokofiev Overture on Hebrew Themes for Clarinet. String Quartet and Piano, Op 34, Aram Khachaturian Trio for fi­ nal Clarinet, Violin and Piano in G minor, Alexander Glazunov Idylle & Serenade for Hom, Violins, Viola and Cello, Alexander Borodin Polovetsian Dances and Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka Septet for Obe, Bassoon. Hom, Two Violins, Cello and Double Bass in E-flat Major (incomplete), G. iii3 This weekend will feature the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Players. Berquist says, “This concert is a great opportunity for people unfamiliar with the KSO to hear some of the top musicians from that oiganization. Salute to Neill: Chamber Music in the Czech Republic & Slovakia The final weekend of the summer festival will take place in Kalamazoo Aug.!, in Three Rivers Aug. 2. and in Hastings Aug. 3. This program will present music by com­ posers from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, including the following works: Antonin Dvorak Piano Quintet in A Major. Op. 81, Julianna Trivers Pieces for Four Homs.Commissioned by FCA in memory of Neill Sanders. Bela Bartok Contrast for Clarinet, Violin and Piano, Sz. Ill, BB116 and Leos Janacek Concertino for Piano and Chamber Orchestra. Musicians for the final weekend include Paul Austin. Margaret Hamilton. Elizabeth Judge and Robert Cherry on hom. Brad Wong (clarinet). Maribeth Minnis (bassoon). Renata Anman Knific (violin). Seunghee Lee (vio­ lin), Christine Rutledge (viola), Karen Buranskas (cello) and Lori Sims (piano). Wednesday programs The first of three Wednesday programs presents a violin recital, featuring Robin Andrew Scott, silver medalist of the Stulberg International String Competition, this concert See PIERCE, continued next page �Th. HMng, Banw - Thum,. Jul, 10,2003 - Page 3 PIERCE, continued from previous page will take place Wednesday. July 23. at the Wellspring Theater. Robin Scon is 16 years old and from Indianapolis. He has studied violin since the age of 5 with Eleanor Briccetti, Monique Mead, Alfred Abe and currently Mimi Zweig in the year-round String Academy at Indiana University. Bloomington. Scott also has attended the Summer String Academy there for the last four years, serving as concertmas­ ter of the Chamber Orchestra. He is a mem­ ber of the New World Youth Orchestra and the New World String Quartet. He was also the New World's Junior Competition winner in 1999, and was concertmaster of the 1997 Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Symphony Orchestra. Junior High Division. The second Wednesday program presents a Piano Redial by Ralph Votapek. The per­ formance will include works by Mozart, Debussy, several pieces by Chopin and will be presented July 30 at the Wellspring Theater Votapek’s keyboard style combines the fire, poetry and tonal warmth of the grand­ manner prewar pianists with the modern-day virtues of fastidious clarity and electrifying flair. Votapek has made literally hundreds of appearances with major American orchestras. He was featured sixteen times as the Chicago Symphony's guest soloist, has played with the Boston Pops, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics, the Pittsburgh and San Francisco Symphonies, and other top ensem­ bles. The final Wednesday program first takes place on a Tuesday. It will feature Grammy Award-winning Flutist Rhonda Larson and Ventus. This concert will take place in South Haven Aug. 5. at 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Star Musk Camp. Following the South Haven performance the program will come over to Kalamazoo to perform for audience Wednesday Aug. 6, at 7:30 p.m. Different than the other Wednesday programs, this con­ cert will take place at Dalton Theatre, Light Fine Arts Building on the campus of Kalamazoo College. * The charismatic musif of Larson and Ventus merges the most soulful elemis of sacred, Celtic, jazz, classical, fold and ethnic music. Larson leads Ventus with her gold flute and a variety of ethnic flutes from around the world and is joined by Rob Cooknun on keyboards, Tom Knific on bass, acoustic guitarist Sam Smiley, and Carolyn Koebel cn various exotic hand percussions. Rhonda Larson & Ventus originates in Michigan and was formed in 2001 after Fallen trees from the Fourth of July storm blocked some of the streets in Hastings This Fourth Of July 2003 will be long remembered for the "fireworks" show put on by Mother Nature. STORM, continued from page 1 several homes and cars and cutting off elec­ tricity. A tree at the comer of Cass and Green Streets fell on a vehicle with occupants, but there were no injuries. On Bond Street, part of a sidewalk was tom up as a large tree fell to the ground. “In the city of Hastings, we were fortunate that nothing too serious happened." said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department. “No injuries to any one is the most important thing." covered en route to take care of the ones that were reported. On county roads, the toppled trees and limbs were in the townships of Hastings, Baltimore and Castleton. Some of the tree debris was along M-79, ixirth and south, he said. County crews are still cleaning longer than anticipated, the rest of the day “was continuous — one game after another.” She added that overall the day went very up debris from the storm. In the city of Hastings. Tun Girrbach, director of public services and zoning admin­ istrator for the City of Hastings, said 10 trees were knocked down because of the storm. Eight trees were. areas, one in Park. ‘ vision and approach to musk: "like wmdtraih across the sea, we follow unpredictable musical paths which are boundary-less, with inherent musical qualities of inspiration that celebrate the human spirit" Tickets for the 2003 Summer Festival are $15 adults and SS students/children. Subscriptions and ocher discounts are avail­ able. For ticket contact the Box Office line at 269-382-0763. For other questionscontact 269-382-7774. Art exhibits "Music at an Exhibition" is the theme of the art to be exhibited at the Carnegie Center for the Arts daring the 2003 Summer Festival of Musk A Art. Artists have been invited to submit works in any medium, expressing their view of music. Thirty works will be on display from July 12 through Aug. 14 in the W.R. Mocroe Museum and Carnegie Galleries in Three Rivers. Friendly receptions of wine and hors d’oeuvres after each Fontana Chamber Arts performance in Kalamazoo and Three Rivers. Sweet ice cream is served at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on Sundays. These gatherings offer an opportunity to meet the musician., and visit with friends. A special brunch for supporters, friends and musicians is planned for Aug. 3. Call 269-382-7774 for more information. Fontana Chamber Arts continues to negoti­ ate with the Kalamazoo Nature Center on developing a summer home for the festival. Area music lovers are encouraged to take this opporf jiily to enjoy world class music, close to home. Costs for the Cedar Creek Inbstitute pro­ grams and brunches are members Sll/adults and $5/children (ages 3-10); Non-members $13/adults and $6/children. Searings are at 11a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Reservations for brunch are required. Call 269-721-4472. a spokesman for Consumers Energy, those outages may have been doubles, the spokesman explained, because some homes lost power more than once dunng that time period. As of Tuesday afternoon, only one Gun Lake customer was without power in the county because of a 1:35 p.m. outage that day. As a result of Friday's fury, the Barry County Road Commission worked through Saturday removirg fallen trees and limbs from county roads, said Managing Director Brad Lamberg. The RosaCommission received calls reporting 50 downed trees and the crew removed many more that they dis- trees, and on picking anticipates the cleanup Vi of this week and possibly next week. J Girrbach the rest ! first of “We had a substantial amount small branches and piles of small branches all over the place," he said. “We will be making a pass around town to pick up all the debris." The storm only delayed Charlton Park’s Old Fashioned Fourth festivities for about a half hour, a park spokesperson said. According to Debbie Smith, special events coordinator, after the rain stopped, which was concerns that “putting all those businesses in that area is dangerous" because of increaseo traffic, but all voted in the affirmative. • Gave its blessing to Thomas and Margaret Sue Sprague of Woodland Township to enroll their property at 3238 North Marrin Road into farmland protection under Michigan Public Act 116. Commissioner Tom Wing, a farmer, explained that PA 116 offers some property tax breaks. Commissioner Wayne Adams said, “This is some of the best soil in the county and it was actively farmed (by the previous owner).” and knocking over trees. Winds seemed to be most powerful along Bond Street, sweeping from West Bond through East Bond, he said. The unstable atmosphere at that time made conditions ripe for storms lo develop quickly, McIntyre said. At total rainfall of .43 inch fell on Friday when the temperature climbed to 90 degrees. Another severe thunderstorm w;xh was issued Saturday when 34 inch of rain fell in the Hastings area, which experienced a high of 83 degrees, be said. Sunday’s rainfall was .47 inch and another watch was issued that day. The high was 89 RAHN, continued from page 1 Hastings is extensive. It was largely through his efforts in obtaining stale and federal grants that the first downtown “Streetscape” project was created and completed about 10 years ago. He secured grants for the Hastings Industrial Incubator and industrial park, and most recently gained funding for improve­ ments on East Stale Street. Tyden Park and a park and pavilion behind the incubator. He looks back fondly on the accomplish­ ments. “I’ve really enjoyed working for the city,” he said. "When I started the incubator project, the city let me go around lhe world to talk to the United Nations about it." However, he said his greatest personal sat­ isfaction has come from taking care of his clients, most of which have been small, strug­ gling startup businesses he’s watched grow and succeed. Rahn had high praise for city officials for their vision and patience in dealing with lhe incubator and industrial park, which he believes have helped Hastings weather the economic downturns of the last three years better than other cities. The 32,000-square-foot incubator, he noted was empty when starting up at the end of 1992, but a couple of years later it was oper­ ating at 85 percent capacity and then in 1999 was at 100 percent. When the economy was headed south in the year 2001, the local incubator had lost only one tenant. Another source of pride has been Rahn's high profile as a result of his position. He has sat on the board for lhe prestigious Malcolm Baldridge Award, personally watching two presidents present them, and he served as president of the Michigan Association of Industrial Incubators. Hastings has been rec­ ognized in some circles as a model on how to start up and keep going an incubator. Rahn had been responsible for economic development for lhe eniire county from 1987 through 1995, but the county, led by Chairman Jim Bailey and Administrator Michael Brown, decided to pull its $20,000 annual contribution out of the JEDC because they weren’t satisfied with Rahn’s efforts out­ side of lhe city. Rahn pointed to grants he had helped secure for McKeown Bridge, the Village of Middleville and Delton, but county officials instead opted to go with a new consulting business. Small Government Consultants, run REFINANCING, continued from page 1 area involved is the Delton Laundromat and car wash. Jim McManus, director of planning, zoning and building, said the change “allows for more flexibility in that area," permitting retail establishments. Commissioner Clare Tripp said she has smoothly. Friday’s scenario started developing when the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center issued » severe thunder­ storm watch at 8:58 a.m. for Barry and neigh­ boring counties, said Dave McIntyre, weather observer and recordkeeper for the National Weather Service’s climatological station in Hastings. By 10:14 a.m.. the watch turned into a NWS warning that materialized into .heavy winds from the west, slicing off -tree limbs • Defeated by a 5-3 vote a morion by Wing to have the Finance Committee investigate lhe expense and income of all county-owned properties west the Friend of the Court build­ ing at the comer of W. State Street and North Broadway. The county bought six houses in one resi­ dential block a couple of years ago and since then has had two razed. At first it was thought that the area would be used for a downtown campus to house new Barry-Eaton District Health Department and Commission on Aging facilities, but both recently moved into their new quarters at North Broadway and West Woodlawn. A majority of commissioners said they believe County Administrator Michael Brown instead of lhe Finance Committee should han­ dle a report on income and expenses for lhe four remaining houses. Voting »n the majority were French. Chairman Jeff Mackenzie, Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, Neil and Tripp. Voting in favor of Wing’s motion were Wing. Donald Nevins and Adams. • Was told that negotiations on new con­ tracts continue with three county employee groups. Mediation sessions will be Aug. 27 with courthouse employees and July 25 with road deputies. Negotiations also are continu­ ing with the corrections officers. Neil is chairman of the Negotiations Committee. • Noted that lhe victims’ services program funding will be concluded, though coordina­ tor Julie DeBoer will continues on a volunteer basis. DeBoer recently took on the executive director’s post for the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. • Approved lhe by-laws for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. by Craig Starkweather and Patrick Doyle, for what amounted to $32,000 for one year. There was little, if anything, in results. Th? county severed its relationship with Small Government Consultants after one year and since then has gone in several different direc­ tions with differenl hires. Ultimately, the county has gained virtually nothing in grants since it pulled out of the JEDC while the city has landed millions in state and federal grants for local projects. Though he acknowledged the statistics, Rahn said he understands that in his business it’s not difficult to upset people. "There is no substitute for leadership if you’re going lo get things done," be said. Rahn acknowledged he was shocked and dismayed at the city’s firing Howard Penrod as city manager in January 2000. “I tiiought he (Penrod) was very profes­ sional and he had a good understanding of economic development issues," he said. Of the current city manager, Rahn said he has much respect. “Jeff and I have had our differences,” he said. “Jeff’s an engineer and I’m a small busi­ ness manager. I appreciate the good job be does." Perhaps Rahn’s greatest disappointment has been recent developmenls over the gram for a park pavilion project behind lhe incuba­ tor. He said he furnished timber himself to help lhe project along, even though some may liave felt there was conflict of interest. “I think the city handled it badly," he said. "They were concerned about an appearance of impropriety thai didn’t exist." However. Rahn said he’s moving on with no ill feelings, just a sense of excitement and adventure with prospects for Lakeland Boatworks. “1 expect to be sailing in deeper walers," Rahn quipped. But he doesn’t warn to leave Hastings if he doesn't have to. “I’ve got a business, but I intend to stay in Hastings.” he said. “I want the business to slay in Hastings " degrees. Monday another watch was issued for awhile, he said. Statewide, more than 128.000 Consumer. Energy electric customers lost power due to intense thunderstorm activity. On Sunday. July 6, more than 1,100 were still without power in Hastings. In addition, thousands of Great Lakes Energy customers were without power. The power outage hotline number was busy for more than an hour on Friday as customers called in. The crews worked to restore power until midnight on Friday and wem back w at 7 a.m. on Saturday. As of Sunday, power still was out to some Great Lakes customers During the July 4 storm some homeowners said they saw their trees twisting in the wind. Some taller plants were also beaten down. Most cornfields were not affected since the corn is only about knee high. (Contributing to this article were Susan Temcre. Patricia Johns. Erika Simpson and Elaine Gilbert) Scrap tire collection is Saturday Barry County residents will have an oppor­ tunity to discard their scrap and junk tires Saturday, July 12, between 9 a.m and 3 p.m. at the Barry County Road Commission. 1725 West M-43 Highway, (behind Flexfab) in Hastings. The collection is open to all Barry County residents and proof of residency will be required during lhe collection. Each family will be allowed to bring in up to 10 tires (off the rim) and under 16.5 inches at no cost. A nominal fee will be charged for each addi­ tional tire, tires that are still on the rim and for tires larger than 16.5 inches. The Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee awarded a $3,000 grant for the collection to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. The Barry County Foad Commission is donating the space. The health department is prepared to accept up to 2,000 tires. The inception of the tire collection w as a result of an increased number of calls to the health department with residents seeking a source of disposal for discarded tires. According to Jim Rutherford, director of the Barry Eaton District Health Department Environmental Health Division. "The Itealth department has been involved in extensive education efforts pertaining lo West Nile Virus, and as a result of that education, peo­ ple want to take action to reduce the breeding grounds for mosquitoes and consequently decrease the potential for the spread of mosquito-bome diseases. Tues collected by the health department will be recycled by shredding or crumbling and used in a variety of products such as rail­ road crossings, roofing materials, robing, gaskets, flooring and new tires. Anyone who has any questions about the collection may call the health department at (269) 945-9516. extension 126. �Page 4 — Thursday. July 10. 2003 — The Hast ngs Banner (TETTERS Noise, speed laws should be enforced To the editor: While I agree that money is in short supply in these times, I want to write a letter to protest the lack of police coverage in obeys. The worst offenders are the workers during the day on this road, from 11 a.m. until 5 pm. The sheriff’s department claims they are in Orangeville Township. I write as a resident of Gun Lake. I live on Marsh Road on Gun Lake, and the noise level is almost unbearable here. People ride by with their car windows open and their radios at full volume with no regard that this might disturb the area and haven’t seen a car in months. If you patrol early in the morning you miss all of the offenders during the day. Local workers, including Barry County trucks, ignore the speed. Logging trucks speed by. We of this county pay taxes for protection and we want something done. We’d like a little respect for our rights. We will respect the police, but we want respect back from them, not to be treated as if we the peace of the area. If you call either the Barry County Sheriff's Department or the Michigan State Police, you are told that there are no noise ordinances in place. Maybe it’s time for the townships and the county to institute these laws. Motorcycles are big problems as they fly by each day. The speeds of vehicles on Marsh Road from Winchester all the way to Orangeville are terrific. I have a 30 mph speed sign m my driveway, put there by Barry County. It’s a joke because hardly anyone Local efforts for MiCSES appreciated To the editor: As the statewide conversion to the federal­ ly-mandated Michigan Child Support Enforcement System (MiCSES) continues, 1 am grateful to the Barry County Friend of the Court strff and their counterparts throughout Michigan for their efforts in converting to MiCSES while still attending lo customers' needs. Friends of the Court staff throughout Michigan are working long hours to master a new and unfamiliar computer system. They did not seek out this conversion, nor did the state of Michigan. The state of Michigan is not only required to convert to MiCSES by federal law; the state also faces over S147 million in federal penalties if it fails to convert by the Sept. 30, 2003, deadline. That money would come out of funds thai the federal government would normally pro­ vide for Michigan's child support operations. The penalties would have a devastating effect on the state's ability to enforce child support. Michigan has no choice but to proceed with the conversion. Federal authorities have made it clear that Michigan must convert by the Sept. 30 deadline or suffer the federal penal­ ties. No one in state government ever said that the MiCSES conversion would be easy or free from errors. The Friends of the Court, in cooperation with die Family Independence Agency, have told the public what to expect during the conversion. Child support payers and recipients have been alerted thai support checks will be held up during conversions. Anticipating delays in child support, the state prepared letters that child support recipients can send to mortgage companies and other creditors. in short, the state not only anticipated and publicized conversion issues in advance, but did as much as possible to avert any harm to U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional rep­ resentative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-584? e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. ■— The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provid­ ed for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘ cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue win be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. support system that would follow in the wake of those penalties. Maura D. Corrigan, Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court Chamber director choice a good one To the editor: We would like to congratulate Julie Deboer on her new position as the executive director of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. We feel that Julie will do a fantastic job for the businesses and residents of Barry County. were the offenders. Officers took an oath to uphold the law and to respect the people they represent. They shouldn’t get angry when someone asks for help. Bob Quackenboss, Gun Lake families. The Friends of lhe Court have been extremely candid about the problems cus­ tomers can expect. At the same time, they have done their best to solve those problems. Too often, the Friends of the Court are blamed for difficulties caused by conversion to MiCSES. The Friends of the Court deserve praise instead. It is only with their cooperation and hard work that lhe slate will avoid federal penal­ ties, and the devastating impact to the child Charlie and Teresa Boulter, Hastings Have You Lost Track off Pension Benefits? If you visited a store or a restaurant, and you left your purse or wallet behind, you'd certainly go back and get it. So wouldn't you do the same for a whole lot more money that you may have abandoned with a former employer? You would - if you knew about it Right now, millions of dollars in pension funds are waiting to be claimed by their right­ ful owners. Are you one of them? In recent years, defined contribution plans, such as 401(k)s, have become the dominant type of retirement account. But for a long time, pension plans - also called "defined benefit" plans - were the chief retirement sav­ ings vehicle for millions of employees. And a lot of these people separated from their employers without ever receiving their pen­ sions. How can this happen? It's not as hard as you might think. You work for a place for a few years, leave your job and forget you left behind a pension. Or the company you worked for went out of business, or merged with another company, and you thought the pension went with it. But the fact is that it’s never too late to seek pension money that is owed you - and, if ;you're lucky, you might even get it 4 Where should you look? You can start by contacting the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), a federal government agency that insures the minimum pension benefits of approximately 35,000 private companies. Since 1974, all companies with 25 or more participants in defined benefit plans have been required to register with the PBGC. If a company ends a pension plan that isn't fully funded, the PBGC takes over as plan trustee and guarantees basic benefit pay­ ments. The PBGC also tracks benefits of employees who can't be located. If you think you may have some pension funds somewhere out there, contact the PBGC through its web site at www.pbgc.gov. You'll be able to enter information about your ly, start the process toward gamering your missing money. Contacting the PBGC may be helpful if you've lost touch with your pension informa­ tion. But if you're still employed by the com­ pany that will pay your pension, or if you've recently left it, you’ll want to stay current on your benefits. That's why you should request an "individual benefit statement" on the status of your pension. This statement should con­ tain the status of your pension, when you're eligible to retire and an estimate of how much your pension will be. Request your statement in writing from the plan administrator - not a company official. If you don't get the state­ ment within a few weeks, be persistent W you have a legal right to the information with­ in 30 days. At the same time you request your benefit statement, ask for copies of all benefits state­ ments in your file and all pension plan docu­ ments, including the "trust documents" that show how the plan is administered. You worked hard to earn your pension - so do whatever it takes to collect your benefits. You may have to be proactive to get what you deserve, but it's well worth the effort. Thomapple Players get non-profit status by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Players began under the aegis of the Thomapple Arts Council with the support of the Barry Community Foundation. The long-range plan was to become a sepa­ rate organization within three years. This year, after three yean of hard work including three plays and three musicals, the group has achieved independent status and reached another'milestone by earning non­ profit designation, 501 (c)3, according to the Internal Revenue Service. This status makes the group tax exempt and allows patrons to deduct their donations and the group is now eligible to apply for grants. President Norma Jean Acker did the paper The following prices are from the dose of work with the help of secretary and treasurer business last Tuesday. Reported Carol Svihl. changes are from the previous week. Acker says. “We are excited and proud and , jut looking forward |o lavingW communi­ ty theater groupcontinue ft fAw. ATJT ' 19.73 +.55 STOCKS SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil FamSy Dollar First Financial Bancorp Fori General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM XPenney Johnson 1 Johnsen Kellogg's Company McDonald’s Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pfizer Inc. Wai Mart Gold SHvGT Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 26.11 51.00 7.72 4422 36.52 3120 35.65 39.47 15.65 11.16 3638 5.52 8625 16.95 52.48 34.99 22.80 3490 6.04 934 4130 3431 +.08 -24 -.15 -229 +131 +29 -33 +131 -31 +34 +.84 -.13 +2.66 +.33 +.06 +.43 +.86 +120 +32 +.94 +.86 +22 56.40 +235 $344.40 $4.74 -$6.60 +$.16 9223.09 1.58 +182.14 +100M Sign up for 'Do Not Call? Have you made plans to sign up for the new “Do Not Call” lists for people who don’t want to be contacted by telemarketers? Do you think it will do any good? Acker adds, "The community can expect to see a lot of the Thomapple Players. We will be in the Summerfest parade, have a booth in the community court at the Presbyterian Church and are getting ready for the fall show. Auditions for the fall show will be on Aug. 11 and 12 at the Jefferson Street Gallery. Anyone who is of post high school age is welcome to audition. The group would like to bear from new actors, backstage people to help with costumes, lighting, props, publicity and crew. The play, directed by Mary Jo Gorsuch and Jane Groendyk, will be announced at the next meeting of the Thomapple Players at 7 pm Monday, July 14, at the Jefferson Street Gallery. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Thomapple Players is welcome to attend. Call Acker at 945-2323 for more information. The Having* Banner Deuoted to the interrets of Barry County since 1856 PMihDbf.. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacoba Vice Praaktont President •NEWSROOMDavid T. Young (Edtor) Elaine Gibert (Assistant Edtor) Alice Hilton, Lacey: Lou Ann Chambers, Wayland: "I think it will do some good but I am not sure I will sign up. I’ve thought about this a lot and I might miss learning about some­ thing worth knowing." “I hope it will do some good. I haven’t signed >»p yet, but I am going to It is really annoying that tele­ marketers always call at suppertime or bedtime. I want to have the option to buy what I want without these intrusions." hHHS Shelby Donk er, Middleville: e Beth Smith, Middleville: J Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Sandra Ponsetto Susan Tamara Cathy Rueter JoAnn Law, Middleville: Helen Wingeier, Middleville: • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT “I haven’t thought about this a lot yet. but I hope it will reduce the number of intrusive calls.” “I haven’t signed up yet, but I am planning to. I don't think it will help as much as we would like.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton &C0 a m. to 530 p m.. Saturdays 830 a.m. to Noon “I haven’t signed up yet. I think the telemarket­ ing companies are pretty persistent and will find a way to get around it." ' “I have signed up and I am hoping that it will eliminate telemarketing calls. We won’t know if it is going to work until October." Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription tatx: $25 par yw in Barry County POSTMASTER Sand addrwn changm to: PO. Bor B Itoitmy . Ml 49058-0802 Second Class Postage Paid �Page 4 — Thursday. July 10. 2003 — The Hast ngs Banner Local efforts for MiCSES appreciated To the editor: Noise, speed laws should be enforced To the editor: While 1 agree that money is in short supply in these times. I want to write a letter to protest the lack of police coverage in Orangeville Township. I write as a resident of Gun Lake. I live on Marsh Road on Gun Lake, and the noise level is almost unbearable here. People ride by with their car windows open and their radios at full volume with no regard that this might disturb the peace of the area. If you call either the Barry County Sheriff's Department or the Michigan State Police, you are told that there are no noise ordinances in place. Maybe it's time for the townships and lhe county to institute these laws. Motorcycles are big problems as they fly by each day. The speeds of vehicles on Marsh obeys. The worst offenders are the workers during the day on this road, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The sheriff's department claims they are in the area and haven't seen a car in months. If you patrol early in the morning you miss all of the offenders during the day. Local workers, including Barry County trucks, ignore the speed. Logging trucks speed by. We of this county pay taxes for protection and we want something done. We'd like a little respect for our rights. We will respect the police, but we warn respect back from them, not to be treated as if we were the offenders. Officers took an oath to uphold lhe law and to respect the people they represent. They shouldn't get angry when someone asks for help. Road from Winchester all the way to Orangeville are terrific. I have a 30 mph speed sign in my driveway, put there by Barry County. It's a joke because hardly anyone As the statewide conversion to the federal­ ly-mandated Michigan Child Support Enforcement System (MiCSES) continues. I am grateful to the Barry County Friend of the Court strff and their counterparts throughout Michigan for their efforts in convening to MiCSES while still attending to customers' needs. Friends of the Court staff throughout Michigan are working long hours to master a new and unfamiliar computer system. They did not seek out this conversion, nor did the stale of Michigan. the state of Michigan is not only required to convert to MiCSES by federal law; the state also faces over S147 million in federal penalties if it fails to convert by the Sept. 30. 2003. deadline. That money would come out of funds that the federal government would normally pro­ vide for Michigan's child support operations. The penalties would have a devastating effect on die state's ability to enforce child support. Michigan has no choice but to proceed with the conversion. Federal authorities have made it clear that Michigan must convert by the Sept. 30 deadline or suffer the federal penalNo one in stale government ever said that the MiCSES conversion would be easy or free from errors. The Friends of the Court, in cooperation with the Family Independence Agency, have told the public what to expect during the conversion. Child support payers and recipients have been alerted that support checks will be held up during conversions. Anticipating delays in child support, the state prepared letters that child support recipients can send to mortgage companies and other creditors. In short, the sure not only anticipated and publicized conversion issues in advance, but did as much as possible to avert any harm to funilio. The Friends of the Court have been extremely candid about the problems cus­ tomers can expect. At the same lime, they have done their best to solve those problems. Too often, the Friends of the Court are blamed for difficulties caused by conversion to MiCSES. The Friends of the Court deserve praise instead. Il is only with their cooperation and hard work that the state will avoid federal penal­ ties, and the devastating impact lo the child support system that would follow tn the wake of those penalties. Maura D. Corrigan, Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court Chamber director choice a good one To the editor: We would like to congratulate Julie Deboer on her new position as the executive director of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. We feel that Julie will do a fantastic job for the businesses and residents of Barry County. Charlie and Teresa Boulter, Hastings Bob Quackenbots. Gun Lake U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional rep­ resentative. U.S, Congress Vernon Ehlers, Reoublican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. . Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican, 24th District (AB of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849 e-mail: senpblrkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (AH of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provid­ ed for verification. AH that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not r>e accepted. . • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Have You Lost Track of Pension Benefits? If you v'.siied a store or a restaurant and you left your purse or wallet behind, you'd certainly go back and gel it So wouldn't you do lhe same for a whole lot more money that you may have abandoned with a former employer? You would - if you knew about it Right now, millions of dollars Ln pension funds are waiting to be claimed by their right­ fill owners. Are you one of them? In recent years, defined contribution plans, such as 40l(k)s. have become the dominant type of retirement account. But for a long time, pension plans - also called "defined benefit* plans - were the chief retirement savlot of these people separated from their employers without ever receiving their pen­ sions. How can this happen? It's not as hard as you might think. You work for a place for a few years, leave your job and forget you left behind s pension. Or the company you worked for went out of business, or merged with another company, and you thought the pension went with ii. But the fact is that it's never too late to seek pension money that is owed you - and. if you're lucky, you might even get it „ ■ Where should you look? You can start by contacting the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), a federal government agency that insures the minimum pension benefits of approximately 35,000 private companies. Since 1974, all companies with 25 or more participants in defined benefit plans have been required to register with the PBGC. If a company ends a pension plan that isn't fully funded, the PBGC takes over as plan trustee and guarantees basic benefit pay­ ments. The PBGC also tracks benefits of employees who can't be located. If you think you. may have some pension funds somewhere out there, contact the PBGC through its web site at www.pbgc.gov. You'll be able to enter information about your former employer's pension plan and. hopeful­ ly, start the process toward gamering your missing money. Contacting the PBGC may be helpful if you've lost touch with your pension informa­ tion. But if you’re still employed by the com­ pany that will pay your pension, or if you've recently left it, you'll want to stay current on your benefits. That's why you should request an ^individual benefit statement” on the status llhL of your pension. This statement should con­ tain the status of your pension, when you're eligible to retire and an estimate of how much your pension will be. Request your statement in writing from the plan administrator - not a company official. If you don't get the state­ ment within a few weeks, be persistent 34 you have a legal right to the information with­ in 30 days. At the same lime you request your benefit statement, ask for copies of all benefits state­ ments in your file and all pension plan docu­ ments, including the "trust documents" that show how the plan is administered. You worked hard to earn your pension - so do whatever it takes to collect your benefits. You may have to be proactive to get what you deserve, but it's well worth the effort. STOCKS CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Ddar first financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM XPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg's Company McDonald's Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF financial Pfizer Inc. Wai Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Players began under the aegis of the Thomapple Arts Council rrith the support of the Barry Community Foundation. The long-range plan was to become a sepa­ rate organization within three years. This year, after three years of hard work including three plays and three musicals, the group has achieved independent status and reached another'milestone by earning non­ profit designation, SOI (c)3, according to the Internal Revenue Service. This status makes the group tax exempt and allows patrons to deduct their donations and the group is now eligible to apply for The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT4T ' _ SBC CommunicaOons Anheuser Busch Thomapple Players get non-profit status 19.73 26.11 51.00 7.72 4422 36.52 3120 35.65 39.47 1525 11.16 3658 5.52 8625 16.95 52.48 3439 22.80 3430 6.04 934 4130 3431 56.40 +.55 +.08 -24 $344.40 $4.74 -$8.60 +$.16 9223.09 1.5B ♦182.14 +100M -.15 -229 ♦161 +29 -53 +121 -.01 ♦24 +.84 -.13 +2.88 +.33 +.06 +.43 +26 +120 +32 +34 +26 +22 +235 Sign up for ‘Do Not Call?’ Have you made plans to sign up for the new “Do Not Call” lists for people who don’t want to be contacted by telemarketers? Do you think it will do any good? grants. President Norma Jean Acker did the paper work with the help of secretary and treasurer Carol Svihl. urn looking forward go having Wr commqnity theater group conrtnud t> Ji6w . Acker adds. "The community can expect to see a lot of the Thornapple Players. We will be in the Summerfest parade, have a booth in the community court at the Presbyterian Church and are getting ready for the tall show. Auditions for the fall show will be on Aug. 11 and 12 at the Jefferson Street Gallery. Anyone who is of post high school age is welcome to audition. The group would like to bear from new actors, backstage people to help with costumes, lighting, props, publicity and crew. The play, directed by Mary Jo Gorsuch and Jane Groendyk, will be announced al lhe next meeting of the Thomapple Players at 7 pan. Monday, July 14. at the Jefferson Street Gallery. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Thornapple Players is welcome to attend. Call Acker at 945-2323 for more information. Banner Tb« Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 PMwwiby. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N.M43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 jonn jacooa rrooonc uaevoa FrtsioefH ves rusun Steven Jacoba Smtar/TrMMV •NEWSROOM* David T. Young (Etftor) Elaine Gibed (Assistant Editor) May McDonough Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Alice Hilton, Lacey: Lou Ann Wayland: tnMMueviue. Beth Smith, Middleville: JoAnn Law, Middleville Helen Wingeier, Middleville: "I haven't signed up yet. I think the telemarket­ ing companies are pretty persistent and will find a way to get around it.” “I have signed up and I am hoping that it will eliminate telemarketing calls. We won’t know if it is going to work until “I haven’t thought about this a lot yet, but I hope it will reduce the number of intrusive calls.” “I haven’t signed up yet, but I am planning to. I don’t think it will help as much as we would like.” Shelby Docker, Ruth Zachary Sandra Ponsetto Susan Tamara Cathy Rutter • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 CO am to 530 pm, Saturdays 830 am. to Noon “I think it will do some good but I am not sure I will sign up. I’ve thought about this a lot and I might miss learning about some­ thing worth knowing." “I hope it will do some good. I haven't signed ”p yet, but I am going to It is really annoying that tele­ marketers always call at suppertime or bedlime. I want lo have the option to buy what I w'ant without these intrusions." October." Scot! frnmen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacote Subecriptton Ratoa: $25 per year m Barry County $27 par year in aefoning counties $29 per year eieewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PAtaB Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastigs, Ml 49058 �Th* Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 10. 2003 - Page 5 Local 4-Hers attend MMPA Marketing Tour Members and adult leaden of 4-H clubs and FFA chapters from several Michigan counties gathered at Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) headquarters in Novi on June 25-26 for the 66th annual 4H/MMPA Milk Marketing Tour. The two-day conference, co-sponsored by MMPA and Michigan State University Extension, is the longest running 4-H tour in existence with more than 4,000 students hav­ ing participated. The focus of the tour is lo educate students about milk marketing princi­ ple as well as the duties and operations of a dairy cooperative. A wide range of dailyrelated topics were presented by MMPA s president, general manager and other MMPA staff members as they met with participants. Michigan State University's Ag Tech Dairy Management Program coordinator also met with the students to discuss career opportuni­ ties in agriculture. During the tour, participants visited Michigan Dairy in Livonia where they watched the processing of various dairy prod­ ucts. This gave the student, an opportunity to learn first-hand what happens to milk after it leaves the farm. For many of the students, this was their first formal exposure to cooperatives and their vital rate in milk marketing. Co-chairing the event were Brandon Esch and Matt Munsell of Livingston County, participants from last year’s tour. Taking part in the 66th annual MMPA/4-H Milk Marketing Tour from Barry County were Carlyle Westendorp (center) and Jason Griffin (right), pictured with John Dilland, MMPA general manager. MMPA is a member owned and operated dairy cooperative serving more than 2.600 Lighting up the skies dairy farmers in Michigan. Wisconsin. Ohio and Indiana. Fireworks were available in four Barry County locations over the past weekend, in celebration of Independence Day. Shown here is one example of a display at Algonquin Lake. Others were held at Gun Lake, Lake Odessa and Thomapple Lake. PUBUC HEARMQ SCHEDULED Kalamazoo Community Mental Health ServteesrttegwnaJ conjunction with the Southwest MteMgan Subetance Abuse Actaaory Counol has scheduled a public hearing Branch. Kalamazoo and St. Joseph and Vta Duren Counties. The Michigan Department of Community Health requires pubic Input prior to alocabng substance ‘Tot lot’ program under way The hearing wVbahaid: The YMCA summer playgrounds and tot lot groups started Monday. The kids meet at the Central Elementary playground for indoor and outdoor fun. The program runs until Aug. 8. Al those interested in providing common! are encour- Cbaries E. Spence. Ph.D , CoonSnator Kalamazoo. CMH Services 3299 Gul Road PO Box 63 Nazareth. Ml 48074-0063 SUNDAY JULY IT NOTICE TO CREDITORS Dacedent'u Estate TO ALL CREDITORS: The Settlor. DANIEL R. THOMAS III. DOB: 6/1/37. SSN: 334-30-5972, who lived al 4270 England Drive. Shelbyville. Michigan died 12/17/02. There is no per­ sonal representative of the settlor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that aH claims against the Daniel R. Thomas Trost Dated 3/2t/0t (as amended), will be forever banned unless presented to T. Michael Bolger. Trustee(s) within 4 months after the date of publication. 7/7/03 Dirk Hoffius (P15032) Bridgewater Place, P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501-0352 616/336-6000 T. Michael Bolger 88701 Watertown Plank Road, PO Box 26509 Milwaukee, Wl 53226-0509 (7/10) COUNTRY VALUE OPEN HOUSE In loving memory of • 24 PM us w. BRoanwav • woodland NEW LISTING SdioiuMmayen • (7H0) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDTTORS Decadent‘e Estate RLE NO. 2003-2374GOE Estate of GOLDIS N. SINCLAIR. Deceased. Date of birth: 4/13/19. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Goldis N. Sinclair, who lived at 2300 Tanner Lake Road. Hastings, Michigan died June 1. 2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all ctama pgatnat toe estate wHi be forever barred unless presented to Larry L Sinclair, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 2280 Tanner Lake Road. Hastings and the namedforopoeed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. July 2, 2003 Wiliam M. Doherty (P41960) 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 269/945-9596 Larry L. Sinclair 2280 Tanner Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49058 268/948-2380 (7-10) July 11th, 1995 Always on our minds, Always in our hearts. ^Diaiina, Sandy, Susan ahd JMie School* • 1,864 sq. ft two story, tow bedroom home mcefy updated, garden area and deck over looking back yard. Close to elementary school and Classic Park. What a great house tor a young (amity starting out HntWUOO MAY 12th - 3Oth - $20.00 OFF - THORNAPPLE LAKE ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING NEW LISTING Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for clearcoat finishes - Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning d detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. ■■t MTM IM miM touth of State St 269/945-5607 oeszx ■ HILI P.F.C. Chad Ray U.S. Army 3 beckoom, 1-1/2 bath. 1.446 eq. fl Ml brick ranch home. 3 season porch. MFL, dining room with sider to back deck, tang room with fire­ place. central air, 2 stal garage with paved drive. 1-1/2 shaded, landscaped lots. Frit..........................................4124400 TMX-335 • Hastings Charter TWp. and Schools • Classic 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 story farmhouse, completely updated inducting cen­ tral air. Paved drive to 2+ stal garage, 3+ stal pole bam, shaded 2+A acre site off paved road, natural gas utries. New PriceH 29400 TMW-030 - Hasting.; Schools * 115 ft. chan- net rontage wnn oeeoeo oeacn ano oooung rights only a stones throw away on 425 acre Thomapple Lake. 5 year old 3 bedroom, 2 bath. 1296 sq. ft manuladured home with deluxe 4 ft. concrete block skirting and poured pad. Cathedral ceings, skyights, central air and an appliances. Double decks, two yard bams. 24x32 garage with concrete and power. Shaded double lot. Impeccable property. Trade Matated to the flrat. ..JMJOO TMK-337 - Heatings Charter TWp. and Schools - New. new. new bull 2003 i .500 sq fl. ranch. Three bedrooms with master suite, MFL two bathrooms, attached two stal garage, full basement with Egress windows tor forth and fifth bedrooms and plumbed tor a third bath al on one and a half acres, 5 min. from town. Rrst........................417MM SELLERS BUYERS IF YOU RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANGE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. MAM ■■■ HA teHE BroiL B MITCH °Ll HMi El "tEKT TORY ARMOUR Thanks for a job well done We are proud Realty Inc. Come say Hi to Chad on Sat. July 12th, at 5:00 p.m. 419 W. Colfax St. 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Harings "Your Real Estate Connection" To« Fret 1-888-477-6691 • Local 1-269-946-0614 Fax 269-945-0624 • ■ww.trademiriraltyicotn �Page 6 - Thursday. July 10, 2003 - The Hastings Banner VERMONTVILLE - Brandon Thomas Kay of Vermontville, bora of Thomas Patrick and Linda Sue (Baird) Kay on Oct. 6, 1982, al 20 years of age. he was bom the beloved of God on CHELSEA, MI,- William J. Schilhaneck, of Chelsea. MI, formerly of Hastings, MI, age 94, died Friday, July 4, 2003 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. He was bom on November 3. 1908 in Oceana County. Michigan, the son of Bennie & Mabel (Conrad) Schilhaneck. Mr. Schilhaneck moved to Chelsea in 1993, coming from Hastings. He attended the United Methodist Church. Before his retire­ ment, he was seif-employed, working as a dry-cleaner in Hastings, MI. On December 13,1930, he married Gertrude F. Mead in Nashville, Ml and she preceded him in death just three days ago, on July 1, 2003. Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Janet D. Schilhaneck of Ann Arbor; two July 4th, 2003. He is survived by parents. Thomas and Linda Kay of Vermontville; brother, Jonathan (Robin) Kay; niece. Ullian Kay. Grand Rapids; Auntie Paulette Croghan. Ypsilanti; Uncle Robert (Judith) Baird. Lowell; Aunt Janette Kay. Maryland; cousins, Lori Chapman. Ypsilanti. Paul Croghan, Howell, Paul Baird and Nina Baird. Lowell. David Kay. and Christopher Kay of DePere, Wisconsin; grandmothers, Louella Baird. Ypsilanti and Doris Kay, Vermontville. Brandon was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping and paintball. He also loved anything with wheels and was happy to help his friends with autos grandchildren, Amy Lynn Wilson and Jeffery Allan Schilhaneck; and four great-grandchil­ dren. He was preceded in death by his son. and small engines. Brandon was also a fan of computer games. However. Brandon’s favorite role will always A private committal service will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. be known as "uncle” to his niece. Lillian. Funeral service were held Tuesday. July 8, 2003 at Grace Community Church, Nashville with Dr. Richard Currier and Pastor Rob VanEngen officiating. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery. Further information available at www.prayfu- neral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. 49050 Pa«or. (616) 758-3021 Steve METHODIST CHURCH Olmvtead church FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Wonhip Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School far all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday HOPE UNITED H.EAS4NTVIEW FAMILY CHU1CH l^ce) Road. Dowling. Ml 2601 pbooe. M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: www Sunday Service: 9:30 un.: Sunday bopeum.com School 1IX) am.; Sunday Evening Wednesday A Thursday 9 ajn. to 1 Service 6XX) pun.; Bible Saidy A p .m.. Sunday Morning 9.30 a.m. Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 Office hours. Sunday Schoo: 10:45 a m. Morning Fellowship. (Gr. sT.ROSE evening CATHOLIC CHURCH 6.00 service Pastor. Saturday Mavs 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Masse* 8:30 ajn. and 11XX) ajn.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. nussioo p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 of St Rose Catholic 9:30 am p.m ) HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH (Pioneer i does not meet in the sum­ mer. the program will begin in Sept.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting Corner of State Rd. and Softwood (child care provided). St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Pbooe 945-9121. Sunday SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A 1674 West Sunr Road. Hastings, INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN Mich. W C ayton Garmon. Pastor CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services - 9:15 ajn. Morning Prayer; 1100 Nursery provided Sunday Evening Service. 6XX) p.m. ajn. Holy Communion. Wednesday a.m. Wednesday activities 7XX) pjn. are: For more mfomation call 795-2370 Rainbows or J J. Bible Quu (ages 2 or Rev. David T. Huatwidt 948­ through 7 or first grade). Kids Club 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of or Juiikx Bible qmz (age* 8-12); Common Prayer used fo» all servic­ Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No es. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). age limit* Cookies and Sunday School 9.30 a.m ; classes for all age*. Morning Worship 10:45 School will be available format tfrcm Tbm s Marta). GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH RRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodtawn. Hastings. Pastor WELCOME CORNERS LNITEDMErHODIST Dan Cume, Senior Pastor. Pastor CHl’RCH Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Mimstnes; 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phooe 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml Pastor Ryan Whhe. Youth 9:30 a.m. Pastor Thursday. July 10 - 6:30 p m. 49058. Rev Bob South. Phone 367­ Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 1 m . Morning Worship Service; 1IXJO a.m. Sunday School. 10 ajn. 6XX) pjn.. Evening Service; 7XX/ for all ages. pjn. Sr. High Youth July II - 6:30-10X10 p.m. Rock Group. Saturday, July 12 - 11X10 Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn., Awana. Sr. Charles P McCabe m. Rector. Mr. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH F. William Voctberg. Director of 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. 8.00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. July 13 - SXX) A 10XX) ajn. Monday, July 14 - 7 XX) p.m. Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. July 15 - 6:30 p.m Ball game at Bob King; 7X10 pan. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. July 16- 10.00 a.m. Healthy Families; 7 XX) p.m. Worship Mvmc. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) HASTINGS FIRST UNITED 10 a m. Children's Chapel and 852-9228. Mooting Celebration 10 Nursery Available at 10 am. service. Nursery, children's nunutry. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL and Jt. High Youth. Prayer and Bible CHURCH Member Chun* of thi WorldWide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St (earner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: 945-3014. (616) The Rev. Office. 948-8004 far information oo MOPS. Leisure Ladies Bible Studies. Time Fellowship and raitnru) Men. Fr. METHODIST CHURCH (269-945-9574) fame* voyager.net. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 ajn. - Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. 49058. CHURCH Of THE NAZARENE 1716 Noah Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 ajn. Morning Worship Service; 6XX) 7XX) p.m. Services far Adults. Teem ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Midi 49073. - LIVE! Under the Dome Sun. Praise A Wontap 10.30 ajn. 6:00 and Children. 11XX) CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Ceda. Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Putor Brent Branham. Pastor love. “Where Everyone is Robert Phone 623-5543. Sunday Norton God's School al 9:45 am.; Wontap 1 IXX) am.. Evening Service at 6XX) pjn.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7XX) p.m. 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Wednesday nights - 6XX) pjn. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. Thursday nights - 7XX) WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor p.m. prayer meeting in the Lounge QUIMB) UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 9:30; Church Service 10.30 un. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST Ml 49058 Schedule 8:30 am. LIVE' Under the Dome. Junior Church; 9:30 ajn. Refreshments; 10.00 Tradition! Service. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI COUNTRY CHAPEL 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mlaistar- UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Dianne Doorn Mormon. Service Times: Our Neighbors' (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? 10X0 am.; Worship 11XX) ajn.. 600 School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday mghu - Praise Services Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A 7JO pm For more information cal) nusswn of St Rose Catholic Church. ajn. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E. !«mm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Services - 9.00 am. Traditional Worship ; 10:10 am Church School far all ages; 10:30 am. Contemporary Worship. The 9XJ7 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. The I0J0 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 through- the church office. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FD.LC. ‘ THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions'' 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan £S£2*L Arrangements were made by Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Koops Nashville. Rev. Al Ruraell. Paster. A Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club 805 S Jeffenoo. Father Al Russell. Edward Church. CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday 9-12). LAKE ODESSA - Mary Catherine (Tyrrell) Bippley. age 57. of Lake Odessa, died at her home on Sunday, July 6,2003. Mary was bora in Owosso, on May 4, 1946, the daughter of James and Agatha (Martin) Tyrrell. After graduating from Central Michigan University in 1968, she was a teacher with Lakewood Public Schools for seven years, and then remained with the district as a sub­ stitute teacher until 1992 when she returned as a full-time teacher until her retirement in 2003. Mary enjoyed her flower gardens at home, and had been a faithful parishioner of Sl Edward Catholic Church in Lake Odessa for 35 yean where she had served as a Sacristan and member of the Altar Society. Mary was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Don. of Lake Odessa; daughter, Susan Bippley of Lansing; son, Michael Bippley of Michigan City, Indiana; brother, Patrick (Mary) Tyrrell of Shorewood, Wisconsin; and sister-in-law, Teny Gleason of Charlotte, North Carolina. She is also survived by five nieces and nephews; numerous cousins; and many dear friends. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, July 10, at St Edward Catholic Church. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia Area ^‘"'^Do^th^E^Sdd ST. CYRIL’S Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth p.m. Mary Catherine (Tyrrell) Bippley HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. ______ 770 Cook Rd. - Ha<*mg*. Michigan HASTINGS - Dorothy E Todd, age 92. of Hastings, died Monday, July 7, 2003 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Todd was born on July 12, 1910 in Ithaca, Michigan, the daughter of James and Ethel (Pardee) Dean. She was raised in the central Michigan area and attended schools there, moving to the Hastings area in 1928 where she attended Hastings High School. She was married to Michael Alden Todd on Feb. 3,1919. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 26 yean, retir­ ing from there. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, former mrihtefr of the Sarah Circle of the church, former member Pennock Hospital Guild, enjoyed writing, sewing, fishing, hunting and oil painting. She is survived by daughters, Ellen Bassett of Nashville, Sandra Thompson of Hastings, and Margaret Kremer of Keene, New Hampshire; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ruth Dean of Canon City and one niece. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Michael Alden oo Jan. 17,1979 and a brother, Russell Dean. There will be private family visitation. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. July 10,200? at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. HASTB’GS - Maurice W. “Pug” Ogden, age 86, of Hastings, died Saturday, July 5,2003 at his home. Mr. Ogden was born on March 8. 1917 in Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, the son of Walter and Stella (McNee) Ogden. He was raised in the Dowling area and attended ratal schools there. He was married to Anna Mae Couch on July 1, 1936. He has lived at his present address since 1989. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company for 28 years, retiring from there. Previous employment included Barry and State Road Commissions and did tree trim­ ming. Mr. Ogden enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially in the Hardy Dam area. Mr. Ogden is survived by his daughters. Patricia Ann (LeRuy) Lambert of Alabama and Lois Elaine (John) Zawieracha of Hastings; son, Walter J. “Toad” (Barb) Ogden of Middleville; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; former daughter-in-law, Jeanette (George) Ulrich of Hastings; broth­ er, Charles (Donna) Ogden of Kalamazoo and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife. Anna Mae on Sept. 28. 1995; son, Richard Lee on April 7, 1993; brothers, Arthur and Clifford Ogden; and sister, Leona Neil. Services were held Wednesday. July 9, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Hume. I Roscoe L. Fighter FREEPORT - Roscoe L. Fighter, age 89, of Sisson Road, Freeport, died Thursday. July 3, 2003 at his residence. Mr. Fighter was born Oct. 12, 1913 in Freeport, the son of Claude and Rbeba (Strausbaugh) Fighter. ' He was raised in the Freeport area and attended Freeport schools and graduated Freeport High School. He was married to Betty A. Walker on Feb. 4, 1964. Mr. Fighter has been engaged in farming all his working life. He also owned and oper­ ated the Freeport Elevator for 13 years. Mr. Fighter was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a long-time member and officer of the former Freeport Odd Fellows Lodge and a member of the Michigan Trappers Ass'n. He was an avid outdoorsman his whole life and worked to instill this in his children. He enjoyed growing things, keeping a large gar­ den his whole life. Roscoe enjoyed the woods and forestry, planting thousands of trees at his home and those of his family. He was interested in help­ ing those in the community that he grew up in. helping to improve the Village of Freeport by assisting in bringing the bank into the community and developing the Freeport Elevator into a thriving business. Mr. Fighter is survived by his wife, Betty; son. Dan Fighter of Nashville; daughter, Margaret Fighter of Sand Lake; four grand- Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Bernard Fighter. Services were held on Monday, July 7, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Walter W. Wincbrenner officiated. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. DELTON - Brenda J. Conine, age 55, of Delton, passed away July 4,2003. Brenda was bom in Hastings, Michigan on August 13,1947, the daughter of Harold and Genevieve (Pease) Hill. She was a 1965 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. Brenda loved and was a very good golfer. She won 13 club championships at Mullenhurst Golf Course, where she served as league secretary for the Wednesday night couples league. She enjoyed working on stained glass proj­ ects, flowers, and line dancing. Brenda’s real love was for her husband, children, grandchildren and being on Cloverdale Lake. For over 16 yean she was a secretary at the Delton Kellogg Schools. Brenda was one of the Secretary of the Year finalists, sponsored by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. She was known as Aunt Bennie by her nephews and nieces. On September 18.1965 she married Orval Conine who survives. Other members of her family include: her parents, Harold and Genevieve Hall of Delton; daughters, Melisa (Jeff) Burch of Lawton. Mici.'elle (Randy) Rolfe of Battle Creek, Jennifer (Andrew) Brazee of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Jannell (Melvin) Taylor of Battle Creek; grandchil­ dren, Jeffrey Burch II, Xavier and Amaya Taylor, a brother, Donald Hall of Delton; sis­ ters, Barbara (Dandl) Jones of Hastings and Janice (Dean) Cutler of Grand Rapids; father and mother-in-law. Orval F. and Margaret Conine of Delton and brother-in-law, John Conine of Delton; several nieces and nephews, special friends. Dennis and Arlene Scurlock of Bellevue and Sharon and Gordon Christensen. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday. July 8, 2003, at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton. Pastor Jim McKelvey, offici­ ating. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice or the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. LIMA, OHIO ■ Sally Jean Nichols, age 64, died Saturday. July 5,2003 at SCCI Hospital. Sally was born June 19,1939 in Hastings, the daughter of John and Leia Martin. She is survived by two daughters, Bettie Sellers of Grand Rapids and Yolanda James (Vonta)of Lima, Ohio; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren; three brothers, Ramon Martin of Jemison, Richard Martin of Heart and Russ Martin of Sparks, Nevada; three sisters, Shirley Metzger of Hastings, Mabie Han ey of Gobles and Marion Shisber of Portage. Preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, Ronnie Martin. Services were held on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at Mt Olivet Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Robert Curtis officiated. Condolences can be e-mailed to: JonesClark FH@aol.com. Services were made by Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc. HASTINGS - Donald E. Eaton, age 63. of Durkee Road. Hastings, died Wednesday. July 2,2003 al his residence. Mr. Eaton was born on March 26, 1940 at Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan, the son of W. Elbert and H. Marguerite (Young) Eaton. He was raised in Barry County and attend­ ed Barry schools, graduating in 1958 from Hastings High School. He was married to Dorothy J. Hawks on Sept. 5, 1958. He had lived at his present address for the past 42 years. Mr. Eaton was employed at EW. Bliss Company in Hastings for 36 1/2 years, retir­ ing in 1995. Following his retirement he enjoyed workmg in his own metal shop at his Mr. Eaton will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was an inspiration to everyone who knew him for his morals, integrity and devotion. Spending time with family and friends was especially important to him. Mr. Eaton is survived by hit wife, Dorothy; sons, Douglas E. (Stacy) Eaton of Tinley Park. IL and Dennis E. (Karen) Eaton of Hastings; daughters, Deborah J. (George) Elliott of Hastings and Dawn J. (Scott) Vink of Nunica; grandchildren, Nicole Baird, Jacob Elliott; tyler, Allison. Alex and Zachary Eaton and and seventh grandchild expected soon.; brothers, Robert (Phyllis) Eaton of Hastings and Richard (Maria) Eaton of Hastings; sisters, Ellen (Ed) Putkela of Hastings and Arlene (Richard) Edwards of Hastings; nieces and nephe*. *t. Preceding him in death were his parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Harold and Mary Hhwks, Mr. Hawks' second wife Maxine Smith-Knowlton Hawks; niece Vicky Putkela-Burd, wife Dorothy’s brother­ in-law Hany Belson. Memorial services will be held at 11 am Thursday, July 10,2003 at Thornapple Valley Church with Chaplain Carla Smith officiat­ ing. There will be no funeral home visitation. There will be a memorial reception at the church immediately following services. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or tLe Harold Hawks Memorial Fund established with the Barry Community Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home o Hastings. Sefc Area Obituaries, continued on next page �The Hasting* Bannar - Thursday. Juty 10. 2003 - Pag* 7 Miss Barry County Pageant Saturday has 8 contestants by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The theme of the Miss Barry County Scholarship Pageant Saturday, July 12, will be “Roaring into the Twenties,” and if past pageants are any predictor, the evening will be fun filled. Eight young women from around the coun­ ty will bring their talents to lhe pageant. The pageant will be held at the Thomapple Kellogg High School auditorium beginning at 7 p m. that Saturday. Dancers from Harmony Dance Source in Middleville will be providing entertainment during the cere­ Duane and Zimmerman announce engagement Bassett and Chamberlain exchange vows Michael Bassett and Sarah Chamberlain are pleased to announce their marriageThey exchanged vows on Sunday, May 18. 2003 at the candlelight wedding chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The maid of honor was Natasha Ward, friend of the bride and the best man was Randy Preston, friend of the groom. A reception is planned for July. 12,2003 at the couples new home. The proud parents of Barbara Duane and Douglas Zimmerman would love to announce the couples engagemem. Barbara is the daughter of Edward and Missy Smith of Bellevue, Michelle and Kist Fisher of Delton, and lhe late Terry Duane also from Drlion. She is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently lhe first assistant manager of the Hastings Burger King. Douglas is the only son of Mike Zimmerman of Hastings and Wanda Wright of Fort Collins. He also attended Hastings High School and is currently employed al Quality Aluminum. The happy couple will be wed on August 9. 2003 where Doug's two loving children, Brittany and Matthew will be included. Also in the wedding will be his stop-son from a previous marriage. Tyler. Mary Kay (Cline) Selleck Mary Kay (Cline) Selleck began her new life with Christ on July 2, 2003. She was bom on May 1. 1948 m Grand Rapids, to Burdette and Ahs "Peggy: Cline. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1966. She was married to Larry Se'leck. The cou­ ple divorced in 1976. Mary Kay was a fixture of Spartan Stores, serving as a customer service representative in order entry for 25 years. Over those years she had the privilege of making many friends within the company and its independent oper­ aion, and she earned the respect and love of both co-workers and superiors. Mary Kay was an avid sports fan with a particular love of baseball. Her favorite teams were the Atlanta Braves (baseball). San Francisco 49ers (football) and cos Angeles Liken (basketball). She frequently attended West Michigan Whitecaps games. She is survived by her daughter. Sara (hus­ band Writer) Walkowski and grandchildren. Rachel aid Nathanael of Englewood, Colorado; her mother. Alls “Peggy" Cline of Middleville; her brothers. David (Anna) Cline of Moline, and James (Joy) Cline of Middleville; her sister. Elaine Doolittle of Holland, Michigan; aunts, Shirley (George) Wierenga of Grand Rapids. Paula Hilltncn of Fort McCoy, Florida; uncles. Dale (Roberta) Ran of Hastings and Kenneth (Gloria) Cline of Middleville; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded tn death by her father. Burdette (Lefty) Cline and her sister. Betty Jean. Funeral services were held Saturday July 5. 2003 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Rev. Bruce Slewart officiated. Interment Parmalee Cemetery. Middleville. In lieu of flowers. Mary Kay s family has requested that donations be made in her name to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Bell and Service to wed July 19 Mr. and Mrs. Don Service of Hastings are pleased to announce their daughter, Sheila Service’s engagement to Richard Bell. Richard is the son of Jean Bell of Battle Creek and Ben Bell of Hope Town, Florida. They are planning a July 19th wedding at Grace Wesleyan Church, 1302 S. Hanover. Robert I. Uran, Middleville and Rebecca L. Pence, Middleville. Gerald Lee Spurgeon, Hastings and Concepcion Salaya Escudero, Hastings. Rick Allan Frey. Hastings and Tammy Jean Higgins, Hastings. Mark Roger Gulick, Hickory Comers and Charlotte April Hokanson, Hickory Corners. Christopher William Wyatt, Shelbyville and Lacey Star Beard, Shelbyville. Thomas Edward Shoenherr, Kalamazoo and Shirley Jean Henderson, Hastings. Michael Eugene Hanger, Bellevue and Glenda Sue Childers. Bellevue. Scott Robert Peck, Middleville and Tracy Lynn Woodworth. Middleville. Dustin Lee Worm, Delton and Kai C. mony. Cheryl Peters, producer and founder of the pageant says, “I really enjoy meeting the girts and working with them. I hope people attend and appreciate the quality of the young women. They have worked hard doing fund­ raising and at the recent golf outing.” Judy Herrick, community coordinator for St. Mary's Hospital, will be the emcee for the evening. She is also the president of the Grand Rapids chapter of lhe Sweet Adelines. Peters hopes the girts have a chance to talk with Herrick since in her professional and avocational life she has had the opportunity lo travel, has communications expertise and works well with people. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for chil­ Miranda Covey Rebecca Dufresne Adrienne Naylor Niki Reyff dren at tin door. This is the third year that the Miss Middleville Barry County pageant has been affiliated with the Miss America Scholarship pageant organization. The Miss Middleville pageant was held as an independent pageant the tint year and the event was expanded to include all of the county the second year. The eight contestants are: ■ Miranda Covey, 19, is a freshman at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She is a resident of Middleville. Her platform is the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program, with a focus on adolescent self-esteem. She will be performing a lyrical dance in the talent por­ tion of the pageant. • Rebecca Dufresne, 17, of Hastings grad­ uated this spring from Thomapple Kellogg High School. Her platform is youth theater education and she will be doing a dramatic reading as her talent • Amanda Fisk. 18, of Middleville, is enter­ ing Western Michigan Univenity this fall. Her platform is the need to provide extra cur­ ricular involvement for students. She will be singing for her talent • Wendy Hundermeft, 22, of Shelbyville, graduated 7 from -Grand Valley State University this year Her platform is educa­ tion for a better tomorrow. She will be danc­ ing the Charleston for her talent • Adrienne Naylor, 22, lives in Barry County. She is currently studying at the post­ graduate level at Kellogg Community College. Her platform is the need for early childhood education. She will be doing a lyri­ cal dance for her talent presentation. • Niki Reyff. 18, of Middleville, graduated from Thomapple Kellogg this spring. She will be doing a flag routine as her talent Her platform is the USO. . • Jessica Rose, 18, of Hastings, graduated from Hastings High School this year. Her platform is breast cancer awareness and pre­ vention. She will be performing a cheer dance as her talent • Latisha Smith. 18, of Yankee Springs, is attending college. Her platform is cancer awareness through Locks of Love. She will be playing her saxophone as her talent Giris participating in the pageant must be residents, attend school or work in Barry County. The girt selected as Miss Barry County represents the Village of Middleville in Heritage Day events. She also appears in parades throughout the county. The winner of this pageant will go oo to compete in the Miss Michigan Pageant in June 2004. FAST. SAME DAY SERVICE Brooke Mansfield, Delton. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: If You're Not Driving For Covenant, Then You’re Not Driving Hastings Only Independently Owned Se.-ving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services • NOTICE • ’ Owner Opetofors Lease Purchase €»penonced Drivers Tc-omj Graduate Students Solos • COVINANT TRANSPORT 1-8M-MOREPAY (1-888-667-3729) The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 8, 2003, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. July 10. 2003 -- Page 7 Miss Barry County Pageant Saturday has 8 contestants by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The theme of the Miss Barry County Scholarship Pageant Saturday, July 12, will be “Roaring into the Twenties,” and if past pageants are any predictor, the evening will be fun filled. Eight young women from around the coun­ ty will bring their talents to the pageant. The pageant will be held at the Thomapple Kellogg High School auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. that Saturday. Dancers from Harmony Dance Source in Middleville will be providing entertainment during the cere­ Duane and Zimmerman announce engagement Bassett and Chamberlain exchange vows Michael Bassett and Sarah Chamberlain are pleased to announce their marriage. They exchanged vows on Sunday. May 18. 2003 at the candlelight wedding chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The maid of honor was Natasha Ward, friend of the bride and the best man was Randy Preston, friend of lhe groom. A reception is planned for July. 12.2003 at the couples new home. Mary Kay (Cline) Selleck began her new life with Christ on July 2, 2003. She was bom on May 1, 1948 in Grand Rapids, to Burdette and Alis “Peggy: Cline. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1966. She was married to Larry Se’leck. The cou­ ple divorced in 1976. Mary Kay was a fixlure of Spartan Stores, serving as a customer service representative in order entry for 25 years. Over those years she had the privilege of making many friends within the company and its independent oper­ ators, and she earned the respect and love of both co-workers and superiors. Mary Kay was an avid sports fan with a particular love of baseball. Her favorite teams were the Atlanta Braves (baseball). San Francisco 49ers (football) and uos Angeles Lakers (basketball). She frequently attended West Michigan Whitecaps games. She is survived by her daughter, Sara (hus­ band Walter) Walkowski and grandchildren. Rachel and Nathanael of Englewood, Colorado; her mother, Alis “Peggy" Cline of Middleville; her brothers, David (Anna) Cline of Moline, and James (Joy) Cline of Middleville; her sister, Elaine Doolittle of Holland, Michigan; aunts, Shirley (George) Wierenga of Grand Rapids, Paula Hillmcn of Fort McCoy. Florida; uncles. Dale (Roberta) Rau of Hastings and Kenneth (Gloria) Cline of Middleville: and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Burdette (Lefty) Cline and her sister. Betty Jean. Funeral services were held Saturday July 5. 2003 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Rev. Bruce Stewart officiated. Interment Parmake Cemetery. Middleville. In lieu of flowers. Mary Kay 's family has requested that donations be made in her name to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. The proud parents of Barbara Duane and Douglas Zimmerman would love to announce the couples engagement. Barbara is lhe daughter of Edward and Missy Smith of Bellevue, Michelle and Kirk Fisher of Delton, and lhe late Terry Duane also from Delton. She is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently the first assistant manager of lhe Hastings Burger King. Douglas is the only son of Mike Zimmerman of Hastings and Wanda Wright of Fort Collins. He also attended Hastings High School and is currently employed at Quality Aluminum. The happy couple will be wed on August 9, 2003 where Doug’s two loving children. Brittany and Matthew will be included. Also in the wedding will be his stop-son from a previous marriage, Tyler. mony. Cheryl Peters, producer and founder of the pageant says, “I really enjoy meeting the girts and working with them. I hope people attend and appreciate the quality of the young women. They have worked hard doing fund­ raising and at the recent golf outing.” Judy Herrick, community coordinator for St. Mary's Hospital, will be lhe emcee for the evening. She is also the president of the Grand Rapids chapter of the Sweet Adelines. Peters hopes the girls have a chance to talk with Herrick since in her professional and avocational life she has bad the opportunity to travel, has communications expertise and works well with people. Tickets arc $10 for adults and $5 for chil­ Mr. and Mn. Don Service of Hastings are pleased to announce their daughter. Sheila Service's engagement to Richard Bell. Richard is the son of Jean Bell of Battle Creek and Ben Bell of Hope Town. Florida. They are planning a July 19th wedding at Grace Wesleyan Church. 1302 S. Hanover. Robert I. Uran. Middleville and Rebecca L. Pence. Middleville. Gerald Lee Spurgeon, Hastings and Concepcion Salaya Escudero, Hastings. Rick Allan Frey. Hastings and Tammy Jean Higgins. Hastings. Mark Roger Gulick, Hickory Comers and Charlone April Hokanson, Hickory Comers. Christopher William Wyatt, Shelbyville and Lacey Star Beard, Shelbyville. Thomas Edward Shoenherr, Kalamazoo and Shirley Jean Henderson. Hastings. Michael Eugene Hanger, Bellevue and Glenda Sue Childers. Bellevue. Scott Robert Peck. Middleville and Tracy Lynn Woodworth. Middleville. Dustin Lee Worm. Delton and Kai C. Brooke Mansfield. Delton. Rebecca Dufresne Amanda Fisk Wendy Hunderman Adrienne Naylor Niki Reyff Jessica Rose Latisha Smith dren at the door. This is lhe third year that the Miss Middleville Barry County pageant has been affiliated with the Miss America Scholarship pageant organization. The Miss Middleville pageant was held as an independent pageant the first year and the event was expended to include all of the county the second year. The eight contest its are: • Miranda Covey, 19. is a freshman at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She is a resident of Middleville. Her platform is the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program, with a focus on adolescent self-esteem. She will be performing a lyrical dance in the talent por­ tion of the pageant * Rebecca Dufresne, 17, of Hastings grad­ uated this spring from Thomapple Kellogg High School. Her platform is youth theater education and she will be doing a dramatic reading as her talent • Amanda Fisk, 18, of Middleville, is enter­ ing Western Michigan University this fall. Her platform is lhe need to provide extra cur­ ricular involvement for students. She will be Bell and Service to wed July 19 Miranda Covey singing for her talent * Wendy Hundcrmao,. 22, of Shelbyville, graduated from -Grand Valley State University this year. Her platform is educa­ tion for a better tomorrow. She will be danc­ ing the Charleston for her talent • Adncnne Naylor. 22. lives in Barry County. She is currently studying al the post­ graduate level at Kellogg Community College. Her platform is the need for early childhood education. She will be doing a lyri­ cal dance for her talent prearntation • Niki Reyff. 18. of Middleville, graduated from Thomapple Kellogg this spring. She will be doing a flag routine as her talent Her platform is the USO. . * Jessica Rose. 18, of Hastings, graduated from Hastings High School this year. Her platform is breast cancer awareness and pre­ vention. She will be performing a cheer dance as her talent * Latisha Smith, 18, of Yankee Springs, is attending college. Her platform is cancer awareness through Locks of Love. She will be playing her saxophone as her talent Giris participating in the pageant must be residents, attend school or wort in Barry County. The girl selected as Miss Barry County represents the Village of Middleville in Heritage Day events. She also appears in parades throughout the county. The winner of this pageant will go oo to compete in the Miss Michigan Pageant in June 2004. FAST. SAME DAY SERVICE Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real cMaae advenang tn thh ir»v papcr a wbjeci to the Fair Homing Act and the Mkhtgaa Gvtl Rights Act whach coMeatvefy make tt tlkga! to M You're Not Driving For Covenant, Then You’re Not Driving Hastings Only Independently Owned Se.-ving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services • NOTICE • .Owner Operators lease Purchase tRperienced Drivers Saias • Teams Graduate Students COV8NANT TRANSPORT 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 8, 2003, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Family Owned <4 Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 8 - Thwaday. July 10. 2003 - The Huang, Banner NEWS, The puppeteers of the Ionia County Church of Christ near the 1-96 freeway on Jordan Lake Highway will perform Friday, July 11, on the church grounds. People are invited to bnng their lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the show, which will conclude with fireworks. The program title is "Celebrate America." It service award and a raffle drawing also will be pan of the day. Tickets are on sale for the two-night stay al Mackinaw City, boat rides on Lake Michigan and on Lake Huron to view the lighthouses. Meals arc iiicluded. Second and third place winners of the drawing will receive cash. . An overflow room was opened for the funeral of Arthur Erickson last Thursday. The Rev. George Speas led lhe service. Nancy Cunningham was organist. Ladies of lhe Congregational church and St. Edward's parish served a lunch afterward al lhe Family Center or St. Edward's. The annual Lake Odessa Fair is now histo­ ry. The parade went well with the usual floats, horses, fire engines, military color guard, the Lakewood junior high band under the direclion of Jane Detweiler and the grand mar­ shals. One float had to drop out since the motor died in the Model A Ford pulling it. One would have had to be in the parade to know if there were lots of extra parade watch­ ers with it being held in lhe evening hour for the first time. stans at 9 p.m. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. July 12, al Lake Manor. The scheduled speaker found she had a conflict, so local officers have planned a substitute program. Mrs. Hodges instead will speak al the September meeting. This month lames Moses and Lori Fox will talk about documenting sources, an important step in doing genealogy, and on documenting heir­ looms. There will be refreshments served. The public is invited to attend, ihoae who are working on their First Families applications for 2003 are urged to finish as soon as possi bte. The deadline is Sept. 1. There will be an ice cream social Saturday. July 19, in the early evening hours at the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church on Shilton Road east of M-66. The 48th annual Aleutian chicken barbecue will be held Friday at Fellowship Hall of the central United Methodist Church, with serv­ ing from 5:30 onward. Take-out meals are available. Advance ticket price is $6.50. wishers at their reception Tickets can be purchased at Walker Pharmacy or at the church office. Depot Day is coming Saturday. July 26. The day's free entertainment on the stage will include singers and dancers. The presentation There will be food available on the grounds for Depot Day, as visitors are invited to sit in the shade of a big tent to enjoy the free day. Special honorees Ulis year will be members of Lake Odessa Fair parade grand marshals Bob and Doris Huyck are greeted by well­ before the parade this time, from 2 lo 4 pro. Dozens of people came to greet Bob and Doris Huyck to view their great display of photos and souveniers, including many of the mobile borne park, which is a vital part of the village with its more than 80 homesites. Members of the local historical society were hosts. Servers were Charlotte Wiselogle, Betty Carey, Joan Choriey, Lynda Cobb and John Waite. An in the Park got off to a very wet start Saturday. July 5, with heavy rain in the morn­ ing. Most sales tables came with heavy rain protection, but water tan down the diagonal path across the park like a river and it was like a stream going through some of the tents on lhe north side of the path. However, the rain stopped and the weather was fine the rest of the day. This resulted in many patrons striv­ ing later than usual so lhe grounds were still filled with people beyond 4 in the afternoon. Some food booths sold their wares at reduced prices late in the afternoon. The ice cream truck sold all its available stock. ; , The bpef plant al Charlotte had been dam­ aged by a storm on Thursday so the driver could not get additional stock to add to his truck supply. The entertainment from the pavilion was top quality. In the early hours, many people on the grounds sought shelter In the pavilion during the worst of the heavy rainstorm. As usual, people come from far and near. Dr. Timothy Pickens and his sister, Jill Leito. of Muskegon were at the park. On Saturday, the Lake 0 Fair had a very new feature with “NasCow" racing, a Speaker Buntayne Jackson of California, spokesman for the Class of 1953. chats See LAKEO NEWS, p<e with his classmate, John Shumway, at the alumni banquet June 29. AMERICAN LEGION 325 5. Church, Hartes, Mich. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Chictai & Fall JULY 11, 2003 Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Trying to Heal," the therapist who said parents should let their adult children know they are loved. So, here is our letter Dear Child: We love you despite all the things that seemed to go wrong in your grow­ ing-up years. When we wanted you lo abide by our rules, you insisted on breaking them. When we wanted you to study, you decided you were in control of your life. When we wanted to see you get a coDege degree, you preferred to hang out with older friends who were on the going-nowhere track. AU through your self-determined ordeals, we stood by you. In spite of our efforts, you avoid us like the plague. We have tried to reach you, and you have chosen not to reach back. That’s OK. We will always love you, and we will always have an ache in our heart to have you near again. — Mom and Dad in Madison, Wis, Dear Madison: How sad that your family relationship is so distant. Perhaps your child will see your letter and realize how much you still care. "Dying to Heal" inspired a great many readers to weigh in txt the subject. Here's a few more: From Taylorsville, Ky.: Many parents have struggled through child raising, giving every­ thing of themselves, only lo be snubbed by the adult child. I am grateful for the great relationship I have with my parents, but love and affection ate often shown by actions more than words. It takes effort from both parties to have a good relationship. Neither should expect the other to do it all. Thanks for a great column. Any Parents in the Uniled States: Here's my letter to my child: You have sent an appeal for us to say we love you. Since you were in lhe second grade, you have been so head­ strong. we could do nothing with you. When you left home at age 18, you never looked beck. We were kept in the dark as to how you were. All we wanted was a postcard, saying you were all right, but this was too much to ask..You would move and not give us your new address. Over the yean, most of what we learned about you came from your aunts and uncles. How humiliating that was. You had time for them, but not us. We understand you have done well. When your children were bom, we learned about it secondhand. Wtzn you came to town, you never called. Now, after all these yean, you want us to say we love you? We don't bxjw you. We would not know your children if we saw them on the street It is up to you to make the first move. Come back, and maybe you will hear what we have to tell you before we die. Alabama: That open letter mentioned that we never know when we may speak to one another for the last time. I hope you will give children an equal chance in your column, because I would like to offer an open letter to my parents: Dear Mom and Dad: Now that I am grown and live on my own, we still call one another regularly, and we always end our conversa­ tions by saying. 1 love you." When we see one another, we hug when we arrive, and we hug when we leave. This isn't something new. We have always done it. 1 don't worry about what needs to be said before we die. I have always known you loved me. I have always known you me proud of me. You proved this by coming to school events and perform­ 5*7:30 D ances. But more than all these things, you proved you loved me by the way you lived your lives. From the time I was bon, you set the exam­ ple of bow to act. how to treat others with respect and bow to be the kind of person I need to be. I've said it many times before, and Til say it again Thank you. I love you. - Your Pancake Breakfast ate any assistance you could give me. - Lonely in Tennessee Dear Lonely: Before constant rejection becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, you need aii honest evaluation of what the problem might ’x. Ask three close friends (your ex­ wife might be helpful here) to give a brutally frank appraisal of your appearance, personal­ ity, hygiene and attitude. Do you come across as desperate, aloof, conceited, boring or aggressive? Do you look rumpled, old-fash­ ioned, unkempt or unwashed? Do you talk endlessly about your ex-wife or your chil­ dren? Are you attracted to women who are unobtainable? If there is something that needs correcting, work on it. There IS someone out there who will appreciate the qualities you offer, so please don't give up. Prohibiting piercing Dear Annie: This is in response to "Pierced in Florida,” whose wealthy grand­ mother refused to give her a graduation bonus because the girl had a nose ring. I am a grandmother, and I have informed all four of my grandchildren that 1 detest tat­ toos and piercings of anything besides the ears. I have given them fair warning that a tat­ too or body piercing will delete them from my will. The choice is theirs. They now range in age from 9 to 19. Hopefully they will have something to thank me for 20 years from now. - Grandma in Virginia Dear Grandma: We don't recommend this approach because blackmail usually back­ fires. By using your money to control the grandchildren, you have made it more signif­ icant in the relationship than it should be. However, your grandchildren now know where you stand, and if they decide your money is important, they will abide by your restrictions. Retro reliance Dear Annie: 1 read your column in lhe Louisville. Ky., Courier-Journal about "Jean in the Southwest," the totally dependent 68year-old widow who said someone in her hus­ band's company embezzled "our” (not his) retirement. This woman has been a parasite existing off her husband, and now she expects others to provide for her? No one owes her a dime. She should show some responsibility. - J.B. in the East Dear J.B.: Get over yourself. "Jean" appar­ ently married right out of high school, at a lime when it was not uncommon for a woman's career to be that of homemaker and mother, both time-consuming and demanding jobs. She earned lhe right to share equally in her husband's income. While today's women are taught to rely on themselves, it wasn't always so. It's easy to apply current standards to Jean's situation, but it would be unfair. We don't get to turn back the clock. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar. longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. P'ease e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxt^attbi com. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and car­ toonists. visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. Son or Daughter Dried-updating? Hastings Airport (9D9) Sunday, July 13,2003 6:00 AM-11:00 AM PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR AU YOU CAN EAT! Pancakes, Sausage, Juice, Milk & Coffee Adults: $5.00 - Children under 12: $2.50 Managers Gas Special I00LL $1.99 ‘Trying to Heal’ Aduweo CHdnn 121 intuits LEARN TO FLY WITH THORNAPPLE FLYING sponsored tsy. Hastings Rying Association Fetpausch Food Store of Hastings. Thomanpie Ryrg Service. Otto Turkey Farm HELICOPTER RIDES Quality Air Services $20 per person ' Q25B332S Dear Annie: I am a divorced college pro­ fessor in my early 50s with grown children. I own a nice home, drive a late-model car, and am comfortable financially. I am tall, still have a full head of bushy brown hair and look younger than I am. While I'm nearly 50 pounds heavier than my college weight. I’m trimming down. Here's the problem: I haven't had a date since my divorce. I have asked women out, to no avail. Several women told me they were in other relationships, some said they "weren't interested in dating," and quite a few told me "absolutely noL" My friends, and even my ex-wife, have tried setting me up. The last time, friends introduced me to an attractive, middle-aged banker. When I asked if I could help lift some heavy things out of her car. she screamed, "I don't need your help!" I am reaching the point where I won't both­ er to ask for a date, because I fear more rejec­ tion. I never had any trouble getting dates before I was married. Now I feel like some son of alien. For the life of me, I can’t figure out what I am doing wrong. I would appreci­ STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENTS TRUST ESTATE Decedent: Sarah E. Buffenbarger Social Security: #377-30-9839. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Sarah E. Buffenbarger. who lived at 4101 E. Joy Road. Shelbyville. Michigan 49344. due June 5. 2003. It is anticipated that there will not be a pro­ bate estate opened on behalf of the decedent Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against The Sarah E. Buffenbarger Living Trust Agreement dated November 26. 1991 will be forever barred unless presented to: Charles D. Howe, the named Successor Trustee, within four months after the date of this publication notice. Dated: July 3. 2003 Charles D. Howe Successor Trustee 626 S. Main Street Kenton. Ohio'3326 (419) 673-3274 William K. Kriekard (P39475). Attorney 2700 Otd Centre Portage. Ml 49024 (269) 323-3400 00623400 �The Hastings Banker - Thursday. July 10. 2003 - Page 9 “Sunday. Dec. 4 - Fine day. rather cool. Ohio Soldiers now payed two months wages. I think we shall ge our furloughs next week. The boys are all b-sy fixing their clothing for home. “Monday, Dec. 5 - A nice day. I am busy fixing pants for the boys, so that we can go home with as good outfit as we can. That is something we are all anxiously waiting to do. "Tuesday, Dec. 6 - Cloudy day. I am not feeling very well today. We was mustered for our ration of money this afternoon." Last entry in his journal. “Wednesday, Dec. 7 - Rainy day and cold. We went to headquarters this afternoon and give our description for our furloughs.’* Memoranda pages: Arrived in Memphis, Tenn., April 3 for a scout in Tenn, and Miss. Arrived in Memphis from lhe scout April 9th. May 29th - Received a letter from my mother in England today. My Unde William Hattley was drowned n the 8th of March. Jake Ludrick was killed by a guard June 16th. Said to be accidental at Meridian, Miss. The home of J. Helsel. Al Rogen, Andrew Beadbury, and Morris Pilgrim. We would hang our blouses on it to keep off the sun, a! night pul on our coats and sleep under the sucks. Morris Pilgrim, conclusion of his Civil War Dairy (Part VI) By Joyce Weiobrecht This group of writings begins with Nov. 12, night was the coldest night we have had this fall. We arrived at Savannal about 4 o’clock 1864 and is concluded by some miscellaneous entries, which are out of sequence, as well as a letter to his cousins in Ohio. "Sunday. Nov. 13 - Pleasant day. Nothing of importance going on. "Monday. Nov. 14 - Pleasant weather. Too nice to be shut up in a bull pen. starving. Tuesday, Nov. 15 - Pleasant day. The sick went out today. We all believe they will be yesterday afternoon. We drawed hard bread and molasses today the largest ration we ever drawed. . s "Thursday, Nov. 24 - Very cold, it wns very cold last night. We had to sit up and keep fire for each other. Some men was numbed to death with cold. We drawed no rations today but beef. We are suffering with hunger. "Friday. Nov. 25 - Not quite as cold today as it has been. I played off sick this mom and was parolled with the sick. I think I shall get to our lines. Drawed no rations. “Saturday, Nov. 26 - We left Savannah today about 10 o’clock a.m. for our lines. We went down lhe Savannah River on the Rebel Steam Boat Swan. They delivered us to our flag of the boat. Star of the South N. oz. “Sunday, Nov. 27 - A pleasant day. I was very hungry again today but. I got anything to eat. They have to put 500 of us unto another boat and then cook our grub which made it about 4 o’clock before we got anything to eat. "Monday, Nov. 28 - A pleasant day. We are sailing on the Atlantic. We left the Yankee fleet in Savannah River last eve about sun­ down. I was sick all night and all day today. “Tuesday, Nov. 29 - We are getting along on our boys first rate. This is a nice day to be on the waler. I have been very sick up lo this time but, think I am getting better now. I get most all I can to eat now and think I shall have plenty soon. “Wednesday, Nov. 30 - Pleasant. Nice ride on the water. Wc passed Cape Haterus? last eve. about eight pm it was rough, then I felt sick. We are in sight of land this mom. We passed Cape Henry about noon and Fortreps, Monroe at 4 o’clock p.m. “Thursday, Dec. 1 < Pleasant day. We are exchanged in Savannah. There was four from our company went out. “Wednesday. Nov. 16 - Another pleasant day. The sick all came back today for some reason. I don't know what, it is reported they will go in a day or two. "Thursday, Nov. 17 - A pleasant day. The sick all went out again today. Joe heard them rell when they got onto the cars, I suppose they feel happy enough they think they are going home. “Friday, Nov. 18 - A nice day. We drawed very small rations, three spoonful of rice, beans, ditto, meal, ditto. I think they intend starving us. “Saturday. Nov. 19 - Cloudy Day. I had a slim breakfast this mom. A little beef and three spoonful of meal. Made into grub, they give us two day rations this afternoon. "Sunday. Nov. 20 - Rained last night and this mom. Cloudy all day. More prisoners went out today. Some of them buy a chance and some of them are sick and old prisoners. "Monday. Nov. 21 - Rainy and cold all day. 1 had 3 meals loda). that is something big for a prisoner. There was four divisions went out last night in the rain. 1 think we shall leave tomorrow. * Tuesday. Nov. 22 - Very cold last night, clear, windy and cold today. We packed up this mom and left before day light. We suf­ fered with cold and breeze and drawed no rations. “Wednesday. Nov. 23 - Very bad day. Last steaming our way up Chesapeake Bay. We landed at Anapolis about two o’clqpk. P4P,where we shall draw new clothing, some pay, and get a furlough. Awfully young and far from home, a Federal infantryman stands ready to drill - and drill again. “Friday, Dec. 2 - A wet day. We drawed new clothing again today and had a good time off in a bath. The Sanatary Commission are doing a great deal for the Soldiers here. They give pencils, papers, fine combs, towels, etc... “Saturday. Dec. 3 - Showery Day. We was marched down to Parole Camp today. Ohio, sanatary commission is doing more for their Soldiers than any other state. They give seem­ ed soaps, shirts, tobacco, P. Stamps, needles, thread, etc.... ““-1 Dollor Cents Jan. In Jacob Helsel 5 Feb. 6<h George Bolander 3 April 6th J.L. Moses 5 (paid) April 8th D E. Hartneps 20 April 7th N. Barbes 1 25 April 7th A. German 1 20 April 16th C. Bartier 2 25 April 19th W. Blanchare 3 2 May A. Murry 5 May James Drinkust 25 May Jame G? 7 25 May Syros N. Davis prid May Allen Wentworth 25 May Ezrie Moore 25 May 7? 25 With-in the ledger pages: “Alexander, Almon, died July 23rd about 2 1/2 o’clock/disease fever, and diarrhea, he was a new recruit of Co. A. “Noble, Perrin, died Aug. 11th about 9 o’dock a.m. Disease diarrhea and dropsy, a member of Co. A. 72nd O.B.B J. “Warren, Sharaphen, Deid Sept. 7th between 5 and 8 o’clock a.m. with disease of lungs and diarrhea Co. A. 72nd O.B.B.1. “Sept. 7th there was four Detachments went out here this morning. We all think and hope it is a parde. “Oct. 1st. Left Sumter Prison. This eve about 8 o’clock. It was the happiest eve of my life. Il was half a mile to the depot. W'e had a fine time dividing up our rations, but. our Serg. T. W. Woolverton soon did that job. I was very unlucky soon after ward the car started one of my gear bags fell off out of the car I lost 1 pint of cooked beans, half ration of bread, little bag of salt, a bin, cup, plate, spoon and fork. I shall feel lhe loss more than a poor man would his last cow dicing. “Oct 2nd. A nice day. We arrived in Savannah, Ga. this eve about 8 o’clock and was marched into another Bull Pen. It was dark could not sec the city. But I like the appearance of things better than I did Andersonville. “Oct. 6lh Frank Loy, a new recruit of Co. A. died this morning at day break Disease Chronic Diarrhea. “Oct 12th. We left Savannah this afternoon about 3 o'clock I believe Yankee Prisoners have been treated better since they have been here and other Federal Prisoners in the Confide. Our destiny is Millin to a Bull Pen in the woods where they will be starving us again. “Nov. 22nd. Left camp Lawton this morn­ ing at day break for Savannah they are Parvbling our sick at Savannah city at 4 o'clock pjn. I was so hungry today I had to eat raw Meal. It has been very cold and it took tr all day to make the trip. Men was mumbed to death al night with the cold.” “Mcridan, Mississippi May 18th/65 “Dear Cousins “I now embrace the opportunity of writing a few lines to you to let you know I am well and with my Regt once again I joined my Regt. Last Sunday at Selma, Ala. I had been from them over eleven months the boys was pleased to see us come back. The Regt does not look natural to me there is not more than Eight old Soldiers in my company that enlist­ ed when I did the others are dead or sick in some hospital 1 am anxious to be mustered out of the service now and come home. I think the fighting is all over with now but I am afraid the I6th Army Corp, will not discharge for some time as they are so far away from home and do not belong to either of our large armies. There are plenty of Rebel soldiers here some going one way and some another to their homes. Most of them seem to be satis­ fied with the way the war hu to be closed, they uy we treat them better than they expected we should. I cannot write today. Your cousin Morris Pilgrim Remeber me to Jack and Tom.” ' Source: Diary and letters of Morris Pilgrim, family, history supplied by family members. SENIOR SATURDAY! at Pennock State Street Center National Freedom® NO ROAMING OR LONG-DISTANCE CHARGES ON THF NATIONAL FREEDOM NETWORK* 1108 W. State St, Hastings Saturday, July 12,2003,9 a.m. - noon Please join us at Pennock State Street Centerfor a day devoted to seniors. Tour Pennock Village, 'A national plan with unlimited nights & weekends?*’ get important health information and learn how to stay fit and healthy when you ’re over 55! Free Breakfast Do.we Free Gifts Drawings for Prizes Health Seminars Share your minutes for just S20 a month! Free Health Information Shop at a participating Wal-Mart Friday. JULY 4TH! NEW! 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It's tough being a coach and having young children, especially a vanity coach. You'd have to rum them into gym rata, so to speak, to get to spend a lot of tone with them. We respect hi* wishes." Buehler took over a softball team that had won just one game the previous spring. “We got over JOO in a real hurry," said Buehler. “You just have to pour yourself into it, and realize you can't central everything forever." The Saxons finished this spring with a record of 14-14. Buehler made sure everything was in order before he left. He told his junior* a couple of weeks ago. and got the summer softball league up and running before slipping out “I did what I could," said Buehler of instill­ ing the kind of fundamentals in the program which should be passed on from year to year. “They'll rebuild." said Buehler. “They'll do just fine.” Buehler didn't say that he doesn't have any more time to give however. Maybe when tris kids are grown, or even on their own high school teams, he said he could get back into it For now, Buehler said “I don’t know what I'll do with myself. I've always been coach­ ing in the spring." He said his wife wants him to ran Us chil­ dren's teems. “Maybe I’ll take up turkey hunting." said Buehler. YMCA's Backyard learn-to-swim series lets youth take over the Gergen's pool Saxon varsity softball coach Marty Buehler (right) eets his Infield In a game thia spring. Buehler has decided to resign from his position as coach, after tour seasons, to spend more time with his family. (File photo by Perry Hardin) TAPRC golf outing planned for August by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It is not too early to support the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Comnrissioo's third TAPRC Open Saturday. Aug. 23. at the Mullenhurst Golf Course. This is a fan filled day, starting at 8 a.m. at the course at 9877 Mullen Road, just half a mile from Gun Lake. . The TAPRC still needs sponsor* for Uris fund-raising event which helps improve and maintain existing recreational programs, build new facilities arip Implement program­ ming for all age groups. Gold sponsors pay $650 for two teams and a sign on the course. Silver sponsorship is $375 and entitles the sponsor to one team and a sign on the course. Bronze sponsors donate $100 for a sign on the course. Prize sponsors are also needed. Information is available on line at www.signmeup.com/20414. The cost per foursome is $250, which includes 18 holes of golf. can. lunch, refresh­ ments and tournament prizes. Make checks payable to TAPRC and mail to P.O. Box 250, Middleville 49333. Special events during the day will include a longest drive contest, longest pun contest, a closest to lhe pin contest Registration deadline is Aug. 20. Call 795­ 7202 for more information. Look around and find the hero we should look up to Correction: Anything there is to say about the NBA right now should be back on the Cops and Coutu pages. Football is still a month away. Baseball's okay, but Mike Witch has spent about as much money on this Tiger*' team as he is spending on a pair of goalies for his beloved Red Wings now in the offseason. So, where's the bright spot in sports right now? Of ail places, it's in France. Lance Armstrong is working on his fifth consecutive Tour de France victory, a feat which would tie him with Spain's Miguel Indurain for the most consecutive victories ev er. Yet. for most people it's still just a little blip on their sporting radar. Armstrong is the greatest in the World st what he does. Advertisements like “Be like Mike" and “1 am Tiger Woods" honor other spores' greatest performers, but not Armstrong. Armstrong’s performances have been just as great as those of Mike and Tiger, just not as popular. Just because they haven't always been on TV doesn't mean that the enormity of Armstrong's accomplishments is diminished one trit. While other spores heroes are idolized, he is admired. While others are revered, he is respected. He should be the definition of a spores hero. Everyone knows the story of bis battle with cancer and subsequent Tour de France victo­ ries. He has become wane what of a beacon of light brothers suffering through similar cir­ cumstances. More appropriately, “battling through similar circumstances", or better yet, “living through rrmilar circumstinces.*’ Something makes Armstrong's accompiishnmts a little more special. All athletes are blessed with some sort of extraordinary gifts. Dominik Hasek has a slinky for a spine. Shaq is a behemoth. But for Shaq, or Hasek, or even Mr. Jordan, it’s a team game. To those athletes team is the most important thing. Did the team win? Did the team hoist the championship trophy at the end of the season? If those questions aren’t the most important to those players, then they shouldn’t be callee sports heroes at all. I’m sure many people were born with those gifts and never became professional sports stars. Maybe they had other gifts. Maybe some of the squandered those gifts. Maybe some just didn’t work hard enough to develop them. You need the combination of hard work and a touch of magic to be a superstar. Armstrong has both, and nearly lost it all. He did not just survive the cancer, he has thrived. The cancer part of the story is probably my least favorite part, not because its sad or makes you think about your own mortality, but because if you really think about it that part shouldn’t matter. It makes for a better made-for-TV movie feel, but what if we found that Tun Duncan had cancer five yean ago? Would that make the San Antonio Spurs NBA championship any more special? No. It doesn’t make the athletic feat any more amazing to me. Armstrong’s feat is amazing with or without that side. Armstrong rides for the Postal Service team, and there are team portions of the event, but basically it’s just him. his bike, and tne road. When others sec mountains in their path. Armstrong still sees the road. That’s why be wins. That's why he’s the best. The mountains don’t slow him down, whether they are literal or figurative mountains. That’s why he’s a hero to many, and why he should be a hero to more. The coo to play in the July 12 Tony Dunkleberger Memorial Golf Benefit at Mulberry Fore is MS per person. not per foursome as was reported in the June 26 Hastings Banner and the June 29 Maple The ■guppy" swimmers of the YMCA learn the proper form of diving. Around the area, six different families donated the time in ttieir pools to the YMCA for for the sum­ mer leam-to-swim programs. * Valley News. Hundreds of wrestlers meet on the mats at Lakewood HS Over 300 area wrestlers from eight area schools attended the Midwest Michigan Wresting Camp held al lakewood High School this week. Wrestling Coach Bob Veitch organized the camp. Wrestling National Coaches of the year Dave Mills and Tom Krepps from the 2001-2002 NCWA National Champion Grand Valley Sure University wrestling pro­ gram were on hand to add their expertise. Lakewood graduate Nick Boucher, a for­ mer high school slate champ and now assis­ tant coach at Cleveland Slate was also on staff. fhe camp met from 9 to noon for three days. The young wrestlers learn techniques and were paired up for wrestling duels. This is the 10th year Veitch has held a camp a Lakewood. Young grapplers go through the basics in the Lakewood High School gym Wednosday morning during the Midwest Michigan Wrestling Helen Mudry) Camp. (Photo by �fha Hartngg Brw - Thursday. July 10. 2003 - Pag* 11 8IEGI GEE Frequently asked questions about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Robert Longstreet is a partner with the law firm of Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Longstreet. LLP. Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term care planning, elder law, nursing home rights, business transac­ tions. real estate and general civiUcriminal law. In a multiple part series. Mr. Longstreet will discuss the most common questions he encoun­ ters regarding nursing home costs and the Medicaid program. He can be reached at 269­ 945-3495 or riongstreet@siegelhudson.com. Historically, attorneys have been asked to provide estate planning advice regarding two areas: probate and estate tax avoid­ ance. With many of our clients spending a large portion of their estate on nursing home care, a third area of estate planning has emerged at Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Longstreet: Long Term Care Planning. With clients facing the extraordinary emo­ tional and financial demands associated with long-term care, we seek to provide reliable advice regarding this complex area of the law. Frequently Asked Question: I thought I couldn’t quality for Medicaid until I sold all of my assets? This is sural/ the most commonly misunder­ IBIS FlPJd ISA DLfllJ^QLLECIDfLArrLMFIING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT It’s nearly turf time at TK Rolls of turf wait on the sidelines like eager gridders as a bulldozer continues set­ Workers said Wednesday that the project is about a third of the way finished, and the heavy equipment shouldn't be on the field much longer. Softball heroes will be inducted into Hall of Fame on Saturday Between noon and 12:30 Saturday July 12 die Freeport Softball Association will induct five new members into the Freeport Softball Hall of Fame Pitcher Dak Gcuci..Qlaycrs Jane Blough arid Emnwtt '($». and sponsor John Leary These five individuals are special people, instrumental in fast pitch softball in the area. A girls’ 14-and-under game will be played immediately after the induction. The ceremony is lhe center point of this, weekend’s class D and E men’s fast prtch will be inducted, along with Dick Durkee for meritorious service. tournament. South Central Michigan Youth Baseball League Standings Willie Mays 10-under Division Middleville Design Wear 13-1 Hastings Transitional Living Services 6-4 Hastings Law Office of Michael J. McPhillips 4-S Middleville Eyes & E.N.T. Specialists 2-8 Hastings Pennock Health and Wellness Center 1-10 Pee Wee Reese 12-under Division Middleville Thomapple Financial Center Hastings Pennock Pharmacy Wayland Byron Plumbing Hastings Elks Lake Odessa Carpet Care Hastings Demaagd Tile and Marble Mulberry Garden Banquet Facility 15-1 14-4 8-6 7-8 7-9 4-12 1-16 Sandy Koufax 14-under Division Middleville Dan Valley Exc./ Bruce's Frame & Align. Lakewood Baseball Club Lakewood Blue Sox Caledonia Great Lakes Utility & Concrete Construction Hastings Car Club Hastings Insurance Center / Wilder's Auto Maple Valley Good Time Pizza 14-2 14-4 12-6 9-8 4-11 4-12 0-14 Week *10 & 11 Highlights Pee wee Reese Division Pennock Pharmacy defeated Mulberry Gardens banquet Facility 16-7. For Pennock Pharmacy. Brandon Courtney was on base four times and had a sacrifice. Ty Kalmink. Dylan McKay. Chuck Davis, and Greg Heath were all on base three times and scored twice. Davis also pitched well in the victory. For Mulberry Fore, Joey Fox was on base three times and scored three runs. Anthony Collins also scored twice. Byron Plumbing defeated Demaagd Tile & Marble 20-10. Mulberry Gardens Banquet Facility defeat­ ed Demaagd Tile & Marble 7-4. Anthony Collins and Tanner McCarter combined to pitch well for Mulberry. Jake Francisco came through for Mulberry with a 3-run homer. Chris Devries pitched an excellent game for Demaagd. Thomapple Financial Center defeated Demaagd Tile & Marble 15-5. Marcus McKeough had a big day at the plate for TFC going 3 for 3 including 2 doubles. Steve Crawford was 3 for 4 with a home run. John Betit and Carter Whitney had 2 hits a piece. Chris DeVries had 2 hits and Nick Wallace, James Hawkes and Chase Delcotto all had singles. Pennock Pharmacy defeated Mulberry Gardens Banquet Facility 11-2. Pennock Pharmacy 14 DaMaagd Tile 9. For Pennock Pharmacy. Trent Brisboe had a triple, double and two singles and scored four runs. Matt Lewis had two triples and Chuck Davis had a triple and a double. Carson King, Branden Courtney, Dylar- McKay, Jason Baum and Greg Heath all helped out with two hits apiece. DaMaagd Tile was led by Nick Wallace and James Hawkes who were both on base three times and scored twice. Logan Hays was on base three times and scored once. Chris DeVries also chipped in with a single and a double and scored two runs. Sandy Koufax Division The two Lakewood teams split a double­ header with the Blue Stix u inning game #1 5­ 3 and the Blue Sox winning game #2 9-3. Insurance Center/Wilder's Auto defeated Hastings Car Club 15-6. Dusty Cowell pitched an excellent game in relief allowing the Insurance Center/Wilder's team to pull off a come from behind win. In a continued game from 6-17-03, Wilder’s/Insurance Center went on to win 22-11. Notching the win for Insurance Center/Wilder’s Auto was Mike Pasley, pitching 4 strong innings. Both teams battled back & forth before the wins were secured. Lakewood Baseball Club defeated Dan Valley/Bruce's Frame & Align. 10-9. Great Lakes Utility & Concrete Const, defeated Hastings Car Club 3-2 in a defensive battle. Highlights for Cal were a great pitch­ ing performance by Brent Geers and another scoreless relief outing from John VanLaan. Brent and John combined for 12 K's. Adam Brooks went 2-3 at the plate, including a first inning triple. Hastings’ gem was a complete game pitching duel by Kyle McNerny. allow­ ing only 1 walk and striking out 3 in 7 innings. Hastings was near flawless in the field. If you are married and applying for Medicaid, your spouse is entitled to keep the above mentioned exempt assets pins an addi­ tional amount of countable assets and still qualify for Medicaid. The actual amount of countable assets that the spouse may keep in 2003 is the greater of $18,132 or half of the countable assets the couple bad when the Medicaid applicant was institutionalized, but no more than $90,660. This article and ether information may be viewed at www.siegelliudson.com. TWfWIBADmCttlfCTMAnBgTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY fRFQRMA PURPQSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN MOfilOAfitSALE ting up the foundation tor the new surface at Bob White Stadium in Middleville. stood issue when it comes to long term care planning. Michigan regulations make it clear that certain assets you (and your spouse) may own are considered “exempt" and not counted in determining an applicant’s eligibility for Medicaid. For example, your homestead is cat­ egorized as an exempt asset. A homestead is where a person lives or intends to return in the future and includes all contiguous farm land. Regardless of its value, the homestead is exempt for Medicaid eligibility purposes. Personal and household goods, one car, and cer­ tain pre-paid funeral contracts are also consid­ ered exempt and not counted in determining your eligibility for Medicaid. Default haa been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott J. Smelker, to Fifth Third Bank, mortgagee, dated November 22, 2001 and recorded December 6. 2001 in document number 1070866, Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo due on such mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eleven and 31/100 DoSars ($129,411 J1) Inducing interest at the rale of 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promisos, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on July 17,2003 The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are descsibed as: The Wast 5 Acres cf toe tokowing described peroai: beginning t$Rods WW,pf the Northeast cor­ ner of section 13 .Town 4North , Range 10 West, Thomapple Township, Berry County , Michigan , for the place of beginning; thence South 26 2/3 rods; thence West 45 rods; thence North 26 2/3 rods, thence East 45 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.32418, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dateof the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 12, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5011 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 200.0892 Pub: 6/12-7/10 Notice Ot Mortgage Foractoeure Sato THIS RRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLtASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE . MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard E. Shinew, a single man (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Rnandal Services, Inc., a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 7, 2000, and recorded on July 10, 2000 in Document <1046554 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated July 12, 2001, which was recorded on December 10. 2001, in Document <1071051 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN AND 96/100 doKars ($71,467.98), including interest at 8.875% par annum. Under the po-r&r of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the siatvte in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1 DO p.m., on July 31,2003. Said promisee are situated In CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lof 5 of Block 9 of Eastern Addition to toe City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(si from toe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 26. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Btngham farms. Ml 46025 Rte 200319028 Team G (6/26-7/17) ffTTIIFHIIIfRfinwrYnil Alirfi ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MOHTGAOLSALE Default haa been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick CoMna and Sheila Co«ns. husband and wife. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., mortgages, dated July 23, 2002 and recorded July 25, 2002 in document number 1084373, Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo duo on such mortgage the sum of On- Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Four nnd 0/100 Dotes ($126,874) includ­ ing interest at the rate of 10.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifi bo foreclosed by a sate of ths mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1D0 p.m. on July 31,2003. The premises are located In the Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are That Part of The Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Described as Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 2, Block 61 A.& Wttson pte of tee VMage of Mddtevte .Plat described in Warranty deed . dated 3-5-91 . Uber 140. Page 152 and warranty dead dated 12 -11-74 , Uber 386, Page 613 of said section; thence North 150.5 feet , along the West Ine of said Lot 2 and ra extension ; thence East 132D test Parete with the South Ine of said Lot 2; toence South 159.5 fast ParaMwtto the West line ofsted Lot 2; thenoo West 132.0 foot to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shtet be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 26,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (246) 457-1000 Rte No. 207.0962 PUB: 6/26 - 7/24 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE Pi ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default haa been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Hoffman , a single person (original mortgagors) to Wefts Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 22. 2000, and recorded on September 26,2000 in Documenta 1049901, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be e*» a’ l n e date hereof the sum of FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND EH3HT HUN­ DRED TWO AND 67/100 .tolars ($44,802.67), inducing interest at 7.875% per annum. Under toe powe. at sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute b such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be forectoeed bye sate of toe mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part cJ tnem, at pubic venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, M’, Michigan at 1 DO PM cn July 31.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17, Acker's Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 7. Bany County Records The redemption period shaft be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from toe date of such safe. Dated. June 26,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Teem D (248)593-1309 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farme, M! 48025 Rte <200321525 Team D (6/26)-(7/17) MORTGAGE. SALL Default has been made in the conditions of e mortgage made by Berme B Smith and Theresa M Srrnth. husband and wife, to Community First Bank (now by vanous resolution duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated May 16. 1997 anc recorded May 19. 1997 in Uber 694. Page 924. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Five and 78/10C Dolars ($89,135.78) including interest at the rate of 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort- foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, ot some part of them, ai public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on July 31,2003 The premtses are located in the Township ol Carton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Beginning al a point on the North ine ol Section 4, Town 4 North. Range 8 West, Carlton Township. Barry County, Michigan, distant South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East. 2106.19 from the North 1/4 post feet; thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 14 seconds East 279.94 feet along sax: North section Nne; thence South 526 26 feet thence South 88 degrees 45 minutee 16 seconds West 272.62 feet; thence North 00 degrees 47 min­ utes 41 seconds West 532.54 teet to the place ol beginning. Subject to eaaoment. restriction and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be S2 months from the date of such safe, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance witn MCLA §600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shtel be 30 days from the date of the sate. The torectoteng mortgagee can rescind the safe m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is 8 wmuttansous resolution with the borrower. ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Community Rrst Bank (now by vari­ ous resolution duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 467-1000 Rte No. 200.0900 Pub: 6/26 - 7/24 IHiaHRiiaADKBTGQklLffCTQB AIIEMRI1NQJDXQLLEGIADEBI1_ANY INfQBMAIlON^QBTAlNEDJlYlLL REUSED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ABfcHACTlYE MUTAHY DUTT. MQfiIGAfiE_SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott J. Smeker, a single person, to Fifth Third Bank, mortgagee, dated November 29, 2001 and recorded December 6. 2001 in document number 1070855, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Javonty-Sguift. and 74/100 Dators ($130,07774) indudtojf interest at the rate of 6.825% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgane will be foredoced by a sate of the mortgaged premtses, or some part of them, al public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1D0 pjn. on August 14, 2003. The premises are located in rhe Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Mtdigan, and are described as: Th® WMt 5 Acres at lh® fotowing described p®rc®l: beginning IS Rods West ot the Northeast comer of section 13.Town 4 North. Rang® 10 West, Thomeppie Township. Barry County. Michigan, for ths place ol beginning; thence South 26 2/3 tods: thence West 45 rods; thence North 26 2/3 rads; thence East 45 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shaft bo 12 months from the date of such safe, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 1800.3241a, in which case the redemp­ tion period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the Ixmrower. Dated: July 10,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Fifth Third Bank. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 200.0692 Pub: 7/10 - 6/74 �Page 12 - Thursday. Ju>n 10. 2003 - The Hastmge Barner LAKE O NEWS, continued from page 8 fun addition to the program. Eight bovines competed for prizes. The announcer had a great vocabulary of bovine terms to use in announcing and describing the race and the preparation, which were entertaining before the race. One animal took off well before the starting time with rider oo board. She reached lhe west end of the race track and slopped to .inspect the fence, giving it a few licks before being persuaded to return to the lineup. Ashton King's steer bounced his rider off. but kept on the course once the race began and crossed the finish line. The young rider chased his animal and he too crossed the finish line, even if not mounted. The event drew a very good crowd for a first time event The race was for onequarter mile. There was a second race of the two top run­ ners. The age of the rider and lhe animal was announced for each, along with the name of the animal. The Sunday evening demolition derby was delayed a bit because of another rainstorm, but it resumed. The climax for the week of the fair was a fireworks display which was lengthy because it included two nights worth of pieces to shoot off. The finale was really spectacular. It could be seen blocks away, given the proper contour of land. There were many spectators on Johnson Lane with its clear view. Others could watch from Huddle Road, Bonanza and Jordan Lake Road. The Licari-Doane building has a new look with its exterior now painted in two shades of pale green with highlights in a darker con­ trasting color. The original posts on the front have beige panels highlighted with green on the fleur-de-lis embossed detail. The Union Bank and Koops Funeral Chapel project appaears to be finished with its broad border of bricks laid between the new curb and the sidewalk. New trees have been planted in two rockets in the walk and they have metal grillwork around lhe trunks. Along with this project, the chapel no longer has a step into the building. The entrance has slope from lhe sidewalk to the inside door­ way. Colleges have published dean’s list for sec­ ond semester sessions. Spring Arbor lists Beth Ludema.of Clarksville. Northern Michigan University lists Ryan Werdon and Western Michigan has several graduates, including Andrea Dahms, Addi Radcliff of Woodland and Dawn Yager. Michigan State lists as graduates Keens Collins in nursing. Nicole Hazel in kinesiology with honors. Jeremy Steele in journalism, Johanna Can in child developments. Danielle Fabbri of Sunfield in human biology. MSU honors students who earned 33 grade point averages or better for the spring semester were Brenna. Flannery. Rhianna Stalter and Christina Barcroft. Honors students at Central Michigan University include Nick Ludema. Amy Deatsman Kristi Eldridge and Andrea Thelen. This week the Mokma Company, working oo the Tupper Lake Street project has been busy ripping out the two steps in front of all lhe stores between Fourth Avenue and Ionia Street, along with the first strip of sidewalk blocks. Only recently did the village install a handrail at one spot to make access easier for people going from a parked car to a store. Bogus July 1 Email exposed: the Real deal on your credit file privacy The Federal Trade Com-mission http://www.ftc.pov/ is again altering con­ sumers about an anonymous email containing false and misleading information about the use of personal information. The information is showing up in email in-boxes across the Here's the real deal from the Federal Tsnte fact, consumers can contact their financial Commission (FTC), the agency that esdoMba HasMiona anytime to opt-out under GLB. the Fair Credit Reporting Act ■- • Credit bureaus can release your credit http://www.fic.gov/as/stanites/krhJltM mfcvmaaton only to people with a legitimate (FCRA) < hasinrai need, as recognized by the FCRA. • The July 1 deadline relates to fan-'Or aaaaapte. a company is allowed to get country, leaving many consumers concerned and confused. Here's what the bogus email says: “Just wanted to let everyone know who hasn't already heard, the four major credit bureaus in the U.S. will be allowed, starting July 1. to release your credit info, mailing bn;//www,f|c,goy/privacy/glbin/inrt» iff./.J— "P0” if you apply far credit, insurance. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB), which eat flaahrymeM, or to rent an apartment. 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What men need to know about prostate cancer Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer found in american men. The Cancer Network (NCCN) and the American - maa of fae Urology Department at Memorial be 220,999 new cases of prostate cancer in the U3. this year. One man in six gets them about the disease and their ueatM* caaa faafr Beafaaatt optiona with their h options. Al! patient guidelines are available cut team." prostate cancer and one man in 32 dies of the disease. Now one knows that causes prostate cancer but certain risk factors are linked to the dis­ ease. Some risk factors such as diet can be controlled, but others, such as a person's age, race, or family history, can't be changed. Eigbty-fiv: percent of all prostate concerns are found while they are still within or near the prostate. a small, walnut-sized gland located near the recnun. The five-year sur­ vival rate for these men is nearly 100 percent. 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Your wishes will be cmriadomm long re your family knows and AN EXTRA call 1004(2-4881 to have a card mailed, or SUPER SUMMER SALE • WED., JULY 16 - SUN., JULY 20 TEES. TANKS AND SHORTS ... total savings up to 60% off! Cansmty there ae 88 patients in Michigan -.'fane 1 wax 2,403. So far thia year 197 804 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 269-948-9950 XMtiflNs bsve received an organ transplant ____________ �The Hi stings Banner - Thursday. July 10. 2003 - Page 13 Old-fashioned fourth full of old-fashioned sports by Eriki Simpson J-Ad Graphics Intern "The old-fishioned fourth was an exciting day full of lots of fun. While the weather did­ n't cooperate al first, by one it had lopped off, and lots of people came out for the festivi­ ties." said Dr. George W Shannon, lhe new director for Charlton Park. Despite the torrent of rain that came through Friday morning, and the storm that left over 3.000 in Hastings alone without power. Chariton Park’s annual old fashioned fourth of July was “only off by 1/2 an hour." According to Debbie Smith, special events coordinator, after lhe rain slopped, w hich was longer than anticipated, the rest of the day “was continuous—one game after another." She adds that overall the day went very smoothly. Once the rain died down, the races began, all from a day gone past Sack racing, three legged races, needle in the haystack, and the most freckles contest were just a few of the activities that pleased the crowd of almost 400 people. In the sack race, the lop three winners for the girls 7 and under division were: first place. Ashley Weinbrecht, of Carlton Townslup; second place. Sarah Taylor, of Hastings; and third place, Becky Maurer, of Hastings. The boys 7 and under winners include: first place. Jason Slaughter, of Hastings; second place. Josh Ehrent. of Dowling, and third place, Kyle Reed. The 3-11 girls division winners were: first place. Amanda Mikolajezyk. of Battle Creek: second place. Alex Edwards, of Sunfield; third place, Melissa Martin, of Hickory Corners. The boys 8-11 winners were: first place. Gage Peterson, of Hastings; second place. TJ. Taylor, of Hastings; third place. Steven Bohjanen. of Kalamazoo. Winners in the girls 12-15 division were: first place. Emily Martin, of Hickory Comers; second place. LeeAnn Manin, of Hickory Cotners: third place. BriAnne Martin, of Hickory Corners. The boys 12-15 division winners were: first place, Daniel Mikolajczyk. of Battle Creek; second place Blair Williams, of Hickory Comers; third place. Jacob Mi'ler. of Bellevue. Taking home the top three spots in the 16 and over girls division were: first place. Tiffany Martin, of Hickory Comers; second place. Lori Bohjanen. of Kalamazoo; third place. Jennifer Shoebridge, of Hastings. For Use boys 16 and over, winners were: first place. Norris Mikolajczyk. of Battle Creek: 15 division, first place winners were: Nina Carter of Clinton Township and Megan Carter if Midland; second place, Daniel Mikolajczyk. and Jacob Miller, of Battle Crock and Bellevue; and third place was a tie between Cody Kaczanowski and Paige Kaczanowski. of Richwood, Ohio and Kyle Smith and Robert Endsley. Sixteen and older winners for the race were: first place. Darrell Slaughter, of Hastings, and David Ehrendt, of Dowling; second place, Blair Williams and Trmthy Martin, both of Hickory Comers; and third place, Clint Neil and Angie Neil, of Hastings. Three eagle eyes were present at the needle tn the haystack competition, with die top three finishers being: first place, Jessi Slaughter, of Hastings; second place. Jacob Brver. of Indian River, and third place, a tie between AJ. Mimlitz of Elmurst, IL., and Henry Feikma, of Holland. People were happy watermelon is so good for you. because these winners were the top finishers, eating lots of the fruit in the water­ melon eating contest. For die 7 and under league, Cameron Chapmen, of Portage, and Karolyn Smith of Sunfield tied for first; Mikah Chapman, of Portage, and Jonathon Martin, of Hickory Comers bed for second; and Sarah Taylor, of Hastings, won third. In the 8-11 division, winners were: first place, Joe Batdorff. of Vermontville; a tie for second between Hannah Martin of Hickory Comers and Robert Endsley of Hastings; and third place went to Melissa Martin of Hickory Comers. Winners of the 12-15 division were: first place. Megan Carter, of Midland; second place, LeeAnn Martin, of Hickory Comers; and third place. Daniel Mikolajczyk. of Battle Creek. Sixteen and over winners were: Timothy Martin, of Hickory Comers, in first place; Dan Blair, of Hastings, in second; and Vincent Ordonez, of Columbia, in third placed. These folks didn't eat the watermelon— they spit the seeds. Winners of the seed spit­ ting contest in die female 10 and under divi­ sion were: first place, Mikala Chapman, of Portage; second place, Kaylee Hancock, of Hickory Comers, and third place, Sarah Taylor, of Hastings. In the 11-15 division. Elizabeth Heinson, of Nashville, won first; LeeAnnc Martin, of Hickory Corners, won second, and Brianne Martin, of Hickory Comers, won third. Taking home die glory in the 16 and over division were: Ivy Hilgenfield with fizK Lori SWjJnem‘bTKaMtaalbo.' witK Kctat;' and Wyoming. Legs were all over the place in the three legged race dial took place next. Winners of the 10 and under division were: fitJ place. Melissa Martin and Hannah Martin, of Hickory Comers; second place, Ashley Mikolajczyk and Amanda Mikolajczyk. of Battle Creek; third place, Alex Edwards and Kyle Mikolajczyk. of Sunfield. Winners of die 11-15 division were: first place. Emily Martin and Brianne Martin of Hickory Corners; second place, Alex Neil, of Hastings, and Danielle Johnson, of Middleville; third place. Daniel Mikolajczyk and Jessica Mikolajczyk. of Battle Creek. In the 16 and over division. Timoty Martin and Blair Williams, both of Hickory Comers, took home first place; Jen Weinbrecht, of Carlton Township, and Bethany Cole, of Lansing won second: and Lori Bohjanen and David Bohjanen. of Kalamazoo, tied for third place with LecAnne Martin and Tiffany Martin, of Hickory Comers. Next, those daring enough tried their hand, and feet, in the wheelbarrow race. The 10 and under winners were: first place, Alex Edw ards and Ashley Mikolajczyk. of Sunfield; second place, Siena Fetterolf and Shelby Feuerolf. of Traverse City; third place, Justine O'Donnell and Jessie Finch, both of Hastings. In the 11- Shelly Reed, of Bluffton, IN., with third. A few men tried their mouths at the contest, and winning the 10 and under division was Cameron Chapman, of Portage. Kyle Reed, of Bluffton, IN., took home second; and David Brown, of Kalamazoo, rounded off with third. Winners for the 11-15 division were: first place, Robert Endsley, of Hastings; second place, TJ. Taylor, of Hastings; and third place. Joshua Endsley, of Hastings. The 16 and over division winners were: first place, John Chapman, of Portage; second place. Dor. Austin, of Kalamazoo; and third place was David Conners, of Woodland. The water relay was next on the list, and families took part in the activity. The Martin family, composed of Timothy Martin. Tiffany Martin, Blair Williams, Lee Anne Martin, and Jenny Douglas won first; The Stafford/Gilben families composed of Tara Gilbert, Danielle Gilbert. Courtney Stafford. Chelsea Stafford, and Tammy Stafford woo second; and the Chapman family, composed of John Chapman. Cameron Chapman. Brittany Schidecker. Taylor Donoson, and Don Austin took home third. * Sun spots were the focus of the next con­ test, and in the 15 and under female division for most freckles, Alex Edwards, of Sunfield, was the first place finisher. Hannah Buckles, Sixth annual Bruin Scholarship Open golf outing set for September 5 The golf season is upon us and the Kellogg Community College Foundation is in full swing planning the 6th annual Bruin Scholarship Open. The outing will tee off at Gull Lake View on September 5. “This year we reserved additional course space to allow for 192 golfers." said Celeste Gruner, Executive Director for the KCC Foundation. “We should to be able to accom­ modate everyone who wants to play!" Registration begins al noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost per golfer is $100 and there are still opportunities to become a spon­ sor. Each golfer will receive a boxed lunch, prizes, 18 holes of golf, cart, contests, awards, and hearty hers d'oeuvres al the end of play. Please feel free to call the Foundation office at 269-965-3931, ext 2239, if you have further questions. "We hope you will join our team and drive up regional support for KCC Foundation scholarships," said Gruner. of Hastings, took home second; and Hannah Martin, of Hkkoiy Comers, took home third. For the males most freckles 15 and under division, Blair Williams, of Hickory Comers was first, followed by Jordan Case, of Delton with second, and Jonathon Martin, of Hickory Comers, with third. Winners of the baby crawl contest were: first place, Noah Jansma, of Vermontville; second place. Tommy Barnard, of Hastings, and thhd pkre, Jayden Parham, of Climax. The female straw bale toss was next In the 17 and under category, LeeAnne Martin, of Hickory Comers, won first; Chelsea Farocks, of Lansing, won second, and Jennifer Emmons, of Portage won third. In the 18 and over class, Steffany Davis, of Hastings, won first; Karen Jodelin, of Kalamazoo, won sec­ ond; and Chrissy Racine, of Vermontville, won third. The male straw bale toss followed, and the 17 and under winners were: first place, Chad Ramsey, of Delton; second place, Ricky Ramsey, of Delton; and third place, Blair Williams, of Hickory Comers. For the 18 and over division, Lonnie Miller, of Belleview won first; Tim Reed, of Bluffton, IN., won second; and Jim Shoebridge, of Hastings, won third. Finally, pic lovers gathered for the pie eat­ ing contest. In the 7 and under category, Sarah Jansma, of Vermontville, won first; Lennon Gildea, of Hastings won second; and Jared Bowers, of Delton, won third. In the 8-11 class. Ethan Sims, of Grand Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PEIERJbLSGHliElQEHMAMAAKQGlAIES PX.ISADEBTCDU^GIQHAIIEMEIMG ■10 COLLECT A P£BT.ANY IHFQfiMAnQft WE OBTAIN WILL BE USEQJEQfi.THAT_EUHPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT CffiJLECT A DEA LAMY INFORMATION WE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY QdTL MORTGAGE SALE - Detauit has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: David M Silver, a sine!# man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgage, dated Auguat 30,2002, and recorded on September 4,2002, in Instrument No. 1086792, on page 1, Barry County Records. ktichigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum * WHETY THREE THOU­ SAND'SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT AND 69/100 DOLLARS ($83,768.60), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in aaid mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that aa|d mortgage will be *oroctoted by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, at 1D0 o'clock pjn., on August 7,2003. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as* BEGINNING ATA POINT 30 FEET NORTH OF A POINT WHERE THE CENTER OF STATE STREET INTERSECTS THE CENTER OF RFED STREET. THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF REED STREET 137 FEET. THENCE NORTH PARALLEL MRM STATE STREET 56 FEET, THENCE WEST 14 FEET, THENCE NORTH 50.5 FEET. THENCE EAST 151 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 117.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF 08-052-002-000-020-0. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate untaea determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., fMERS"), solely as nominee tor Lender and Lender's successors and assigns Exchange Fmandai Corporation MET^Tm. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmington HMa, Michigan 48334 nominee lor Lender and Lender's aucceaaara and assigns Alternative Lending Group. Mortgagee, dated August 1, 2001, and recorded on August 13. 2001. In Liber 1064657, on page 1-14, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgaged there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AND 76/100 DOL­ LARS ($90,944.76). including rterest at 7.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, st public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, at 100 o'clock p.m.. on August 7. 2003. Said premises are situated >n City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 289 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, THENCE WEST 12 RODS FOR THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTH 6 ROOS. THENCE WEST 4 RODS. THENCE SOUTH 8 ROOS. THENCE EAST 4 ROOS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SECTION 18. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. 08-55­ 001-105-00 The redemption period Shalt be 6 months from the date ot such sale unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 30. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., (-MERS1. solely as nominee tor Lender and Lander's successors and asskr s Alternative Lending Group Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Norttiwestem Highway, Suite 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 (7/31) THIS FIRM ISA DEBT COLLECTOR AUEMEL lNGJ32J^l±ECIAOEBLj^NYJN£QfiMAIlQN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR QFFIGEAT (7/31) THE NUMfiEREELOW iF YQU-ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE NoUm of Mortgage Foredoaure Salo THIS FIRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made byOvie D Pinks and Deborah L. Pinks (original mortgagors) to Amerifirst Financial. Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 19,1989. and recorded on March 3, 1999 as Documer.' No. 1025065 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and exist­ ing under toe lews of the Urtited States of America, as assignee by an assignment dated Juno 2,2003. which was ’’acorded on June 13. 2003. as Document No. 1108430 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTYFIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTYNINE AND 07/100 doasrs ($125,739.07). including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case mads and providad. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be torectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouee in Hastings, Ml, at 1 .00 pjn. on August 7, 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 300 teet of the South 460 feet of th* North 773.5 feet of the Northeast 1/4, Southwest 1 <4, atoo the North 313.5 test of the West 1093 teet ot iad Northeast 1/4, Southwest 1/4, Section 29. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, subject Ic and together with an easement for ingress, egress, and ufflrty purposes over a 88 toot wide strip ot land which is described as the South 66Afet of the North 313.5 feel ot said Northeast 1/4 "Southwest 1/4. excepting (herefrom the West 1093 toet thereof Also over the South 86 Feet ol the North 313.5 teet of the Northwest 1/4 ot the Southeast 1/4, Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, which kes West of the centertine of Undsey Road. Orangeville Townchip, Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated. July 3.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 583-1311 Troa A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ale *200720539 'Team J (7/24) ?URRCSE_PLEASECQNIAGI_QUHDmCE M_IHEJlUMQERaELQWJE_YQiJ ARELN t24tIW9-7400IF YOU ABE Bi ACTIYF Mi ITAHYJQUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hw town made In trie condUiona of a mortgage made by: Raymond L Morns and Sherrie A Morri*, hus­ band and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (-MERS*), solely as OBTAIN WILL Ledge, won first; Nick Miller, of Hastings, won second; and Joe Baltdorff, of Vermontville, won third. For the 12-15 cate­ gory, winners were: first place, Megan Carter, of Midland; second place, Jacob Miller, of Bellevue; and third place, Chad Miller, of Bellevue. Sixteen and older winners were: first place, Kathy Bowers, of Delton; second place. Jerry Miller, of Bellevue; and third place was a tie between Bruce Bowman, of Augusta, and David Jansma, of Vermontville. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Rhodes and Shannon M Rhodes, his wife, to National City Mortgage Services Company, mortgagee, dated July 2,1999 and recorded July 7, 1999 in document number 1032203, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. by assignment dated December 18, 2000 and recorded on April 2, 2001 in document number 1057558. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Nme Hundred Forty-Seven and 62/100 Dollars ($62.947 62) including interest at the rate ol 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on August 7,2003. The premises are located In the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are Beginning at the East 1/4 post of section 27, Town 1 North. Range 8 West; thence South 87 degrees 14 minutes 21 seconds West, along the East and West 1/4 Hne of said section 27. a dtetance ol 664.55 toet; thence North 02 degrees 22 minutes 01 seconds West a ong the West Ime of the East 1/2 ol the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said section 27. a distance of 1335.21 teet to the North tone of said Southeast 1 /4 of the Northeast 1 /4 of said section, thence North 87degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East along said North line. 205.17 feet; thence South 02 degrees 20 minutes 09 seconds East. 284.00 feet; thence North 87 degrees 34 min­ utes 45 seconds East. 460 14 feet to the East line of said section 27; thence South along said East seconds Une. 1047.27 feet to the place ol begin­ ning. Subject to existing roadway easement for Hutchinson Road on the East and Hickory Road on the South. Subject to Easements. Reservations. Restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241®, in whch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can resend the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with tho borrower. Dated Juty 3, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 PHe No 200.0396 Pub: 7/3 - 7/31 Dfc'auft hits been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric D. Stoidte, a single man. to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated May 24,2001 and recorded June 11.2001 in Liber 1061178. Page —Mortgage Page”'. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One and 11/100 Dollars ($98,151.11) including interest at the rate of 8.999% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be torectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. MkMgvt at 1W pjn. on July 10,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Cartton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East fine of Section 30. Town 4 North, Range 8 West Township of Cartton, Bany County. Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 01 mi tutes 51 seconds East 88.00 Feet from the Southeast comer ol said Section 30. thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds East 577.60 Feet ctong said section line; thence Sxjth 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds West. 264.00 Feet; thence South 00 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds West. 577.60 Feet; thence North 89 degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds East 264.00 Feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unloss the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foredosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rte No. 214.0861 Pub: 6/12 - 7710 MORIGAGEJALE BRANSDORFER 4 RUSSELL IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MM.fTARY DUTY. Default haa occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by DWAYI^E AND KELLIE BAR­ CROFT. husband and wife, TO ALLIANCE FUND­ ING. a Division of Superior Bank. FSB. One Ramland Rd., Orangeburg, NY 10982, dated December 1. 2000 and recorded with the Bany County Register of Deecs on Decwnber 11. 2000 to Instrument No. 1052814. Said Mortgage was assigned by an astegnmenl to LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Indenture Trustee under the Indenture dated as of 12/1/00 Series 20004, nikte LASALLE BANK. NA. 909 Hidden Ridge. Irving. TX 75038, by an assignment dated December 15. 2000 and recorded with the Bany County Register of Deeds on April 8, 2002 in Instrument No. 1077840. By reason of such default the undersigned elects lo dedare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with. At the date of this rotioe there a darned to be due for principal and interest, at the rate of 11675% adjustable per annum on said mortgage the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN AND 71/100 DOLLARS ($126,747.71). No suit or pro­ ceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest ar. provided in said mortgage, •nd aR legal costs, charges, and expenses, indudirg attorney's tees atiowed by tew. ated mortgage wil be torectosed by tale of the mortgaged premnies at pubic venue ‘o the highest bfoder at the Cour: y Courthouse in Hastings, the place of hott­ ing the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings on. July 24, 2003. at 1f» pm., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Ads of 1971 (MSA 27A3240Q)) the redemption period snafl be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale The premises covered by said mortgage is situ­ ated in the Township of Carlton. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more fully described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 20. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE EAST ON I4ORTH SECTION LINE 334 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 210 FEET; THENCE WEST 334 FEET; THENCE NORTH 210 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. LASALLE BANK. NA. Assignee of Mortgagee. Dated: June 12. 2003 Walter J. Ruoeel (P19781) BRANSDORFER & RUSSELL 161 Ottawa Ave.. NW. Suite 411-S Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 KttgSaB (7/10) �Page 14 — Thursday. July 10, 2003 — The Hastings Banner COURTNEWS David K. Hutchinson 30, nr Perry, wu sentenced June 12 in Bany County Circuit Court to 2 1/2 to 20 years in prison for oper­ ating a methamphetamine lab within 500 feet of a residence, business or church. He was given credit for 71 days served. Hutchinson pleaded guilty to operating the lab in exchange for the dropping of second degree home invasion and possession of mar­ ijuana. Hutchinson told Circuit Judge James Fisher that be didn't know the nature of his crime. "During the last couple months in jail, I saw the courts help certain people," Hutchinson said. "I hope I can be one." Fisher said, “Now you have to pay the piper. If you can get over your addiction, you can have a good life." In other recent court business: • Mamie K. Young, 26, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to six days in jail and three yean probation for possession of methampbeta­ mine. She was ordered to participate in the drug court program. Young was given credit for six days served. She earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of charges of oper­ ating a meth lab. conspiring to maintain a meth lab and possession of 50 to 449 grams of meth. Fisher said it was obvious that Young had not "cleaned up yet.'' Young said she was clean for quite a while, but used this week. Fisher asked her who would take care of her 3-year-old child if she is in jail probation for selling or manufacturing mari­ juana. He wu ordered eligible for work release. Springer's driver's license wu suspended for six months, but after one month, he will be allowed a restricted license for work. Defense attorney David Makled said Springer has been honest and cooperative and doesn't blame anyone but himself. Despite his long history of drug abuse, he's tested negative (no drug use) since these incidents," Maided said. "Unlike his own father that abandoned him. Springer has tried to be a good father." Springer said he accepted full responsibili­ ty for his actions and wu ready to be pun­ ished. Fisher said he hoped Springer would lake the sentence u a learning experience because he still is a young man with a lol of life ahead of him. • A Sept 8 trial dare wu set for Mohamed E. Ali, 35, of East Lansing. Ali is accused of second degree criminal sexual conduct. * Sentencing wu delayed until Dec. 11 for Lynn E Mazurek. 36, of Woodland. Mazurek is being sentenced for cutting telephone lines, a two-year misdemeanor. • An Aug. 14 sentencing date wu set for Christopher Felzke. 24, of Vermontville. Felzke is being sentenced for violating probation by using methamphetamine and failing to report to a probation officer. He is oo probation for operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. probation violation of failing to report to a probation officer. Baker was given credit for 44 days served in jail. She was approved for participation into the drag court program. Baker was on probation for operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. Fisher said that Baker was basically a good person with a problem of drugs and alcohol. • A bench warrant was issued for the arrest of Jeffrey G. Harder, 43, of Plainwell. He was to be sentenced on a drag posses­ sion conviction but did not appear in court. • Eric Springboro, 21, of Wyoming, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for selling and manufacturing marijuana. He was given credit for 25 days served. The balance of jail ia to be suspended. He was ordered to pay court assessments by Aug. 31 * Rhonda Jo Baker, 42, of Shelbyville, wu sentenced to serve 44 days in jail and contin­ ue on probation for a total of five yean for a • Edward H. Marshall, 38, of Delton, was sentenced to six months in jail June 26 for each conviction of using a telecommunica­ tions counterfeit device and using a telecom­ munications device to avoid payment for the service. The sentences arc to be served concurrent­ lyHe was ordered to pay $2,655 in restitution and more than $2,000 in court costs for a total of $5,275, which is to be paid by Dec. 31, 2003. If the total is not paid by the date, then Marshall will serve six months in jail. Marshall pleaded guilty in exchange for the dropping of charges of two counts of conspir­ acy and use of telecommunications counter­ feit devices to avoid payment of service. Defense attorney David Makled said Marshall was cooperative and admits he was wrong. Meth lab found in Vermontville TRIC hospital beds, like children A adult dothes, furnew, 5200. Call (517)652- niture, lamps, treadnull, lots 9402 or (517)852-0115 or cell of goodies. '.515 N. Michigan *(269)838-9253. 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Hale, 38, of Nashville, was charges but week with felonious driving April 27 when he turned his pickup truck into the path of a Harley Davidson motorcycle st M-43 and M-37 highways as he turned into Gavin’s Dealership, said the Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Post The motorcycle driver, Chad White. 31, of Hastings was seriously injured and flown to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. According to last reports. White wu still hospitalized, police said. The truck driver and his two passengers were not injured. They were wearing seat belts. The motorcyclist wu wearing a helmet Man held In July 4 domestic assault HASTINGS — Officers from the Hastings Police Department arrested a 41-year-oid man after he allegedly assaulted his 27-year-old wife during a domestic dispate July 4 at 6:25 pan. The Hastings man is accused of committing the assault at their residence in the 300 block of West Mill Street The woman called police from a neighbor's house after her husband attempted to drag her through a window of a pickup truck u sje left their home, police said. The victim sought medical treatment but declined assistance from the Victim Services Unit The man wu taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Barry County Jail, police said. His name was withheld pending arraignment in court Alcohol does appear to be a factor in the assault authorities said. Johnson Field concession broken Into HAS 1 INGS — Hastings Police Department is investigating report of a breaking and entering into a concession stand al Hastings High School’s Johnson Field. School personnel reported the break-in July 2 at 11:25 ajn.. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said. He said it appears that the lawbreakers used bolt cutters to cut locks, which allowed entry to the building. Once inside, a freezer wu opened and food wu removed bat not taken. No other Fems were missing. Leedy said. Local man arrested In domestic assault HASTINGS — Hastings Police arrested a 22-year-old Hastings man after he alleged­ ly assaulted his live-in girlfriend during the early morning boon of Monday, July 7. The 19-yesr-old victim went to her parents’ house, where she called 911 at 3:30 ajn. to report the assault. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said. The domestic violence occurred at an apartment in the 200 block of South Michigan Avenue after the couple argued about personal matters. Leedy said. Stanley Wilkins is accused of hitting and dragging the victim out of their apartment and slamming a door on her leg u be shoved her our, Leedy said. - The victim declined assistance from the Victim Services Unit and medical treatment at the time of the complaint. Wilkins wu taken into custody without incident and lodged in the Bany County Jail. Leedy said. 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Sebastian Caldweld was airlifted to Bronson Hospital by Care Flight Helicopter. He is listed as being in stable condition. His injuries include broken bones in his upper leg, two ribs and the upper and lower arm. The boy was wearing a helmet Bicyclist Injured In traffic accident Scott Hoffman Eaton County Sheriff Rick Jones has reported that a deputy in his department found methamphetamine while on patrol early Thursday morning in Vermontville and a load nun has been arrested in connection with its manufacture. At Midnight July 3, Deputy Haga smelled ammonia and investigated. He located the methamphetamine and the components for a lab at 206 W. Main St in the village. Scott Hoffman, age 34, was arrested and arraigned for operating! lab and delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine. He was lodged in the Eaton County jail and his bond was set at $25,000. PRAIREVILLE TOWNSHIP — A 12-year-old boy rode his bicycle into the side of an eastbound vehicle on Pine Lake Road near Graham Road July 4 st 2 pjn., PraireviBe Township Police said. The youngster wu transported by the Wayland Area Ambulance Service to Bergen Hospital in Kalamazoo, where be wu treated and released. The bicyclist wu not wearing a helmet, police said. Pine Lake Fire Department’s medical first responders attended to the injured. Two mon arrested for growing pot Two Bany County men were attested Sunday morning in connection with growing marijuana just outside (jte Barry-Allegan County ’ine on Patterson Road. Allegan County Sheriff? authorities said a little after midnight July 6 a Barry County Sheriffs Deputy came across an abandoned car on Patterson Road south of 136<h Avenue. Upon further investigation the deputy noticed a path through the tall g. au along the ditch line leading from the car into the woods oo the west side of the road. The deputy said he beard rustling in the woods and called for assistance. A 45-year-old Bany County man wu located in a field by deputies from Bany County. Allegan County Deputy Dave Holmes and his K-9 partner "Basco" then arrived and initiated a track from the vehicle and came across four pots containing seven mari­ juana plants just into the woods. The K-9 team continued on the track and located an 18year-old Bany County man dressed in full camouflage hiding in the woods. The two men apparently had been interrupted in the process of transplanting their marijuana in the woods, the Allegan County authorities said. The men were arrested and lodged in the Allegan County Jail and warrants will be sought through the Allegan County Prosecutor's office. Vermontville man drowns In pond Eaton County authorities are continuing to investigate the apparent drowning death of a 20-year-old Vermontville man. Brandon Kay is believed to have drowned at approximately 3:20 a.m. on Friday, July 4. Witnesses pointed out a pond witu a large slide, and Sgt Um Jungel went into the pond and located Kay's body in ten feet of water. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation war; started, and the victim wu transported to Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte, where he wu pronounced dead. 1-800-310-9031 BARRY COMMUNITY REWARDS SILENT OBSERVER REPORT CRIME �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 10. 2003 - Page 15 Lightning strike, fire destroy Farm Days grandstand building by Susan Temere Staff Writer The grandstand building on the show grounds used for Praireville Old Fashioned Fann Days burned to the ground after light­ ning hit it and started a fire at about 2 a.m. Tuesday. July 8. A truck driver traveling on Milo Road said she saw lightning hit the building, stopped her truck and attempted to put lhe fire out with an extinguisher. But the fire was too high to reach, so she called 911, said Bill Aukerman, owner and manager of the eve:J and of the Praireville Farmers* Hall of Fame. He said the lightning and thunder was fero­ cious and that a lightning bolt hit the building. There was lots of lightning all over here,” Aukerman said. “When I got ;o the fire, the lightning strikes where coming down to the ground. The fire took off in a hurry. And, with the storm winds, it went through the building, which was destroyed." No otii was injured, but the cwners lost a large amount of personal property. "We can’t do anything about it," Aukerman Pt’d. “But the Lord has a reason. Il’s hard to understand and the reason will come out.” For example, he said in 1985 they lost their dairy bam to fire. "You wonder why you’re being picked on," Aukerman said. "But it’s one step forward to make me stronger to do what I want to.” He lamented that he didn’t need this prob­ lem at tliis time because he’s in the process of moving an old model Bible church built in 1879, known as lhe Milo Methodist Church from Milo Road to the Farm Days show­ grounds. “It hasn’t been in use since lhe 1970s,” he said. “The inside will be rebuilt like it was and services will be held once again.” He said he expects lo have plenty of help with the renovation because people love what they’re doing to make it a beautiful spot in the country. The ruined 220-foot long structure con­ tained bleachers to watch events, such as trac­ tor pulls, horse pulls and cow races. Aukerman said the fire departments who responded did a good job. "They did the best they could,” Aukerman said. “We had Barry and Hope Township’s fire departments and Pine Lake firefighters here." The owner said he hopes to have a new building vp in time for the 25th anniversary of the Old Fashioned Farm Days show Aug. 23 through Sept. 1. “We’re waiting for the insurance company to complete their work," he said. "Then we’ll start construction and rebuild as soon as pos­ sible." He said thousands of people attend the show and it takes about 120 acres to set up Farm Days. Aukerman owns and manages the grounds with his wife, Maggie, son, John, and his wife, Janiece. “John is a big part of the organization and land is heartening. They are eager to exercise their rights as Americans, which should serve as a reminder for us all. These new members of the American family will not take democ­ racy for granted. It was a pleasure to be a part of this meaningful ceremony.” Land joined representatives of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; International Institute of Metro Detroit; Dr. Kenneth Burnley, CEO of the Detroit Public Schools; Jackie Currie, Detroit city clerk; and The redesigned format is being issued to residents under 21 who receive new licenses or IDs, as well as renewals or replacements. Licenses with the standard horizontal design are still valid for minors who already possess tfim. —'V .................... of the Vertical Identification Program (VIP) is to keep minors from buying alcohol, tobacco and ocher age-restricted products. The new vertical format differs radically from the horizontal licenses now carried by all residents. However, the Department of State will exchange standard licenses for the updated version free of charge until Oct. 1. Parents are encouraged to have their children bring their current license into any Secretary of State branch office. A temporary license will be affected families. Those 40 lives taken by the May tornadoes in the Midwest might have been saved has those residents taken steps to protect them­ selves, their families, and their property. Calhoun and Branch counties are at risk for tornadoes every year. For instance, only two weeks ago a tornado touched down the north­ east part of Calhoun County. The Red Cross encourages residents to ta?^ steps to help ensure your safety now. • Create and practice a Home Tornado Plan: Pick an uncluttered place where family mem­ bers could seek shelter: a basement, bath­ room, or closet on the lowest floor. • Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit: Kits should contain a first aid kit and essential medications, canned food and a manual can opener, bottled water, flashlights, and batterypowered radio with extra batteries and other emergency items. • Head Storm Warnings: Listen to your local radio or TV stations for updated >.torm information. A WATCH means the conditions are ri ght for a tornado lo occur. A WARNING means that a tornado has been spotted in your area. Don’t think, just mi. Get inside and meet your loved ones in the shelter area or safe place immediately. If you are in a car, go to a safe shelter and stay there until the storm Prepare Your Family for Weather Emergencies While it may not be possible to do anything about the weather, it is possible lo protect your family from some of the effects of severe weather, including hurricanes and tor­ nadoes. Staying safe at home is often a matter of being prepared to deal with flooding, power outages and other weather-related situations. To help you prepare for the unexpected here are some readiness suggestions from Energizer, manufacturer of batteries ad flash­ lights. • Prepare a disaster plan for your family. Explain why you reed to prepare and decide on an evacuation plan and meeting place out­ side your neighborhood in case you can’t return home. Practice lhe plan regularly. • Assemble an emergency supply kit that contains important items that you would most likely need during an emergency, such as water, food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies. Store these items in an easy-to-carry container. • Store at least a three-day supply of non­ perishable food and at least one gallon of water per person per day. Select Pods that require no refrigeration or preparation. including ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables, canned juices, high energy fooda, vitamins, food for infants and comfort or stress foods. • Other items that should be part of a pre­ paredness kit include a battery-operated radio and extra batteries, a flashlight and extra bat­ teries, matches in a waterproof container, toi­ let paper, towelettes and plastic garbage bags with lies. Replace your stored food, water supply and batteries every six months. Batteries, such as Energizer Max. provide dependable power for flashlights, weather radios and other devices needed in emergency situations. • Keep valuable records in a waterproof, portable container, will, insurance, policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds, passports, social security cards, immunization records, bank account numbers, credit card account numbers and companies, inventory of valu­ able bCRMptoid goods, important telephone numbers, and family records. • Store your supply kit in a convenient place known to all family members. Keep a smaller version of the supply kit in the trunk of your car. Share the moments. Share the life. It DOES make a difference who processes your film. vote.” Capture the moments on film! Bring your film for processing to... issued for use until the vertical license arrives by mail. The revamped layout also creates a more tamper-resistant design to thwart attempted alterations or forgeries. The cards clearly list the dates when bcenae4»*deri turn ages 18 and 21, and include other sccuniy features such as the date of birth that overlaps a sec­ ond "ghost" image, or photo of the licenseholder. 24 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET INCLUDES INDEX PRINT $C99 N0W0M.Y 1-Hour Processing Additional Tornado Season is Upon Us ■ be prepared! Tornado season is here. Over 80 tornadoes ravaged five states in the Midwest in early, demolishing everything in their paths. More than 40 people died as a result. It is Red Cross volunteers who have been working to bring relief to the victims of those storms. Last year, the Red Cross provided disaster relief for more than 4,775 families whose lives were affected by the 32 tornadoes that ripped through the U.S. The American Red Cross set up tornado relief operations in 19 states, from Utah to Wisconsin to Pennsylvania, in a season that was active and destructive from March through December. In the aftermath, of these storms, red Cross dis­ aster relief workers provided the safe shelter for more than 710 displaced residents in 47 shelters and served over 437,000 meals for high number of delays. federal Judge Denise Page Hood in orienting the new citizens. Land emphasized that the key to democra­ cy is participation, and that the most effective way to make your voice heard is to vote. “You have worked very hard to attain U.S. citizenship," Land told the new citizens. “Now you must take lhe next step - register to “We Check to Protect!” Vertical driver’s license law safeguards minors, businesses Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land and a coalition of safety advocates have a message for those under 21: “We Check to Protect!” Beginning today, a new law requires the state to issue vertically designed driver’s licenses and ID cards'to'yemig people.’The' Travelers are reminded that lhe light at Apple Street and Michigan Avenue is now an offi­ cial go. The light project was initiated after a traffic survey showed the intersection had a is the chairman." Aukerman said. Secretary Land welcomes newest member of ‘American family' Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land wel­ comed nearly 700 new U.S. citizens and helped them to appreciate the privilege of vot­ ing during a swearing-in ceremony at Detroit’s Cobo Hall. Land, who is Michigan’s chief elections officer, established a voter registration booth at the site for the convenience of America’s newest citizens. “It was a moving experience," Land said. “The pride they feel for their adopted home­ Apple-Michigan light in operation blows over. • Prepare for High Winds. Prune trees to be more wind resistant by removing diseased and damaged limbs. Remove branches so that wind can blow through. Move or secure lawn furniture, outdoor decoration, trashcan, hang­ ing plants, or anything else that could possi­ bly become a flying projectile. For more information on tornado prepared­ ness, contact the American Red Cross at (269) 962-7528, (517) 279-8374, or (517) 629­ APS Processing 25 EXPOSURE * SINGLE SET H INCLUDES INDEX PRINT Additional Double Prints 35mm or APS 6555. 99*. Stewardship workday set at Carter Lake Carter Lake Preserve, a 57-acre nature preserve in Hastings, will be the site of a stewardship workday Saturday morning, July 19, for the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. Autumn olive and honeysuckle will be cut back and spotted knapweed will be pulled to improve growing conditions for the native plants and grasses that call this diverse prop­ erty home. Little blue stem, cinnamon fem and various asters are just a few of the native plants found on th«s preserve, given as a gift to the SWMLC by Tom and Lisa Groos in 2000. Help is needed from 9 a.m. until nocm that Saturday. The workday is open to the public. To get to the oak hillsides where the work will take place, volunteers will traverse hum­ mocks, spongy marsh and a wooden bridge, built by Willy Menta and friends as an Eagle Scout project. Those planning to take part are urged to bring sturdy work gloves, insect repellent, toppers and small hand saws. Wear shoes or boots that can get muddy when crossing the wetland. The SWMLC will provide waler and juice. Due to limited parking, volunteers will need to car pool to the preserve from the Kmart parking lot in Hastings on West State Street), on the south side of the street. Meet at the north end of the Kmart parking lot at 8:45 ? m. GET 8X10 < ENLARGEMENTS CIUB CARD Join the club & Save! SPECIALTY PAPERS SEE OUR HUGE SELECTION OF COLORS & SPECIAL TEXTURES / , COPIES BLACK & WHITE OR FULL COLOR CHECK OUR PRICES! Check out all our Special Services: • Big Prints & Posters • Folding & Laminating • Collating • Business Cards • Custom Rubber Stamps • Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings n fhe 269.945.9105 ora mu-rm 8jo-s«i• s»ria«-id» �Page 16 - Thursday. July 10. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Food Bank asking for live donations in ‘Meat the Need' Barry County 4-H youth leading in and out of the nng during the fair this year have pre­ pared their livestock for sale and are asking lhe community to "meat the need” of hungry people. For lhe ninth year, the Barry County 4-H program and the Food Bank of South Cenlral Michigan are collaborating resources to bring homegrown pork, beef and lamb to the "Mealing lhe Need" campaign. With service in mind. 4-H members are encouraging their buyers at lhe Large Animal Auction Friday. July 18, to donate the animals to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. The process is fairly simple. People can attend the auction, bid on the animal of their choice and then donate ’it to the Food Bank or send money directly to the Food Bank. Monetary donations arc pooled and the Food Bank sends a bidder to the auc­ tion lo buy 4-H livestock. Processing fees arc paid for by the Food Bank with funds from the Food Bank Covincil of Michigan. "Barry County has always been a tremen­ dous supporter of the Food Bank's ‘Mealing lhe Need campaign.' said Teresa Bilck. direc­ tor of development for the Food Bank. “It really is a win-win situation. Companies and individuals have the opportunity to support lhe 4-H youth by buying their animal and at the same ‘ime can help the hungry residents of Bam County.” Each option gives the 4-H members money from the sale of their animals and al the same time provides much needed meat products for Barry County residents. Individuals and busi­ nesses earn a Michigan income tax credit for monetary contributions and qualify for a fed­ eral lax deduction for donations of purchased animals. The 2001 Hunger in America study revealed that lhe Food Bank serves more than 58.000 people annually. Children make up 39 percent of thai number. Last year alone, lhe Food Bank distributed more than 284.000 pounds in Barr) County, nearly 125.000 pounds more than 2001. “With demand on the rise and national donations decreasing, local food-raisers like the Mealing the Need Campaign are becom­ ing more crucial to providing our agencies with a variety of foods to distribute to those in need." said Bilek. “Protein items seem lo be donated less and less by manufacturers, but arc still in big demand by our agencies." Last year’s “Mealing the Need" Barry County campaign received donations of four steer, two from S.U. Parish Farms, and one each from the Tyden Seal Company and Rob Dykstra. Nine hogs were donated by Bray Transport, Bestway Sytems (two). Downing Glaser & Eifler Associates. Gary Newell, Larry Neil Agency, Michigan Air Products, Viking Corporation and Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Two lambs were donated by Sunny Fresh Foods and Hoffman Brothers. Cash donations from Nobis Agri-Service and Halbert Dairy Farm made it possible for the Food Bank to purchase two additional hogs. All of the meal donated from the Bany County Fair will go to Barry County resi­ dents. For more information, call the Food Bank al 269-964-3663. The Food Bank of South Central Michigan is commemorating its 20th anniversary this year. Over the past 20 years it has distributed more than 63 million pounds of food to the hungry in the eight counties served, includingn Barry. Branch, Calhoun. Hillsdale, Jackson. Kalamazoo. Lenawee and St. Joseph. The Food Bank of South Cenlral Michigan is a United Way funded agency, a member of America’s Second Harvest, lhe nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization, and the Food Bank Council of Michigan. Investment representative appointed for City Bank Hastings City Bank has announced the appointment of Eric S. Luthy, registered investment representative with UVEST Financial Services. Luthy holds a bachelor of science degree in economics and history from Grand Valley State University. He has several years of experience in financial services, most recent­ ly with Edward Jones. He will be working with Hastings City Bank's Trust and Investment Group to pro­ vide access to a full range of securities bro­ kerage services including financial planning, mutual funds, stocks, bond, annuities, life insurance, long-term care insurance, 529 edu­ cation savings plans and more. Luthy will be available at any of Hastings City Bank's six community-banking offices to provide clients with personalized, profession­ al investment services. To set up an appoint­ ment. call 269-945-2401. He lives in Kalamazoo with his wife, Angela, and their two children Jonathan and Lauren. UVEST Financial Services is a registered securities broker-dealer and member of lhe National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), and the Securities Investors Protection Corporation (SIPC). as well as the Securities Industry Association (SLA). Lane closure website helps area motorists The Gas, steam engine invasion Dennis Mcriau from Delton. Michigan Regional Director of the Vintage Garden Tractor Club, will be among those displaying and demonstraling this weekend at Charlton Park in the annual Gas and Steam Engine Show. The action will take place Friday and Saturday. Michigan Department of Transportalion has announced another tech­ nological advancement lo help motorists who plan to travel in southwest Michigan. The Eric S. Luthy lane closure information page on lhe Internet now includes information about closures and restrictions on state roads throughout the nine-county Southwest Region. "Southwest Michigan has always been a highly traveled tourist area, and is continuing to grow." said Southwest Region Engineer Bobbi Welke. "We are committed to deliver­ ing the highest quality service possible, which includes keeping our customers informed of what potential delays lay ahead." The website serves as a way for motorists across the state lo visit one location and gath­ er information about restrictions and lane clo­ sures in Southwest, West and Southeast Michigan on state trunklines (I, US or M des­ ignations). "We are dedicated to serving the citizens, motorists, businesses and visitors of Michigan." Welke said. "Maintaining and improving our roads and bridges is vital to continued economic growth and vitality. By allowing our customers to plan ahead and informing lhem of work zones, we re better able to keep goods and services flowing, and to help keep our road workers and families safe." The lane closure Web site is available at www.mdot.state.mi.us/Ian closure, or from the MDOT home page at www.michijan.gov/mdot. Michigan Food 02 PONTIAC TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE ram asp limited production cd changer, only i.too mles - must go<" $30,888 local Food Bank Grocery shoppers throughout Michigan all this mor th can contribute to food banks, across lhe state, by purchasing designated food and household items at hundreds of par­ ticipating Meijer and Spartan affiliated super­ markets, including Felpausrh. Plumb's and 96 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME 89K. 2 DOOR. POWEP MOONQOOF. FULLY SERVICED $5,995 more. The annual “Food Aid for Michigan*' effort collects a donation from product manufactur­ ers based on the quantity of their chose“Food Aid” products that are sold during the month-long promotional period. Shoppers should look for the special Food Aid shelf tags throughout the month of July. Michigan Kroger stores are also support­ ing Food Aid with a consumer coupon pro­ gram that allows customers to add SI, S3 or 55 to their grocery order. Dozens of national brand and store brand products arc involved; from Pioneer Sugar, Hungry Jack Mashed Potatoes '.nd Ritz Crackers to paper towels, napkins and sever­ al Spartan brand products. Many Food Aid products will be featured in grocery ads dur­ ing July, and special shelf talkers will easily 02 CHEVY 3500 EXT CAI DUALLY 4X4 DURAMAX OESEL. ALLISON IS PKG CD 43K $29,995 Aid helps support $11,995 identify all products. 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All Food Aid funds are contributed to the Food Bank Council of Michigan, a statewide network of food bank distribution centers, including the Food Bank of South Cenlral Michigan. Funds are used to purchase nutri­ tious food items that are not available by donation. These items arc then distributed by the regional food banks to over 2,700 local charities such as church food pantries, shel­ ters, senior programs, and other on-site meal centers. The Michigan food bank network serves all 83 counties in Michigan. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-07-17.pdf 9532863225980ae0ffcf2e1df89b2d7b PDF Text Text HASTINGS RUBLE ' 121 SCHUR: --------------------------------------------------------- uismam------------- Meth lab problem grows in county Hastings schools tell pay-to-play info DK Board OK’s 2 bond proposals See Story'on Page 3 See Story on Page 11 See Story on Page 15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday. July 17, 2003 VOLUME 150, No. 29 SW Barry sewer under 2-week hookup freeze NEWS BRIEFS Sheriff to seek another term Baty County Sheriff Steve DeBoer •cfciowledged that he will seek anoth­ er tbor-year term in the 2004 election. DeBoer, a Republican, waa appoint­ ed to the port in 1994 to succeed the retiring David Wood. He waa then elected in 1996 and 2000. the latter year unoppoaed. A former commander of the Michigan Stale Police pent in Wayland, he liver in Barty County with his wife, Jolie, who is executive director of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and coordinator of the victim services program. DeBoer did not formally announce hia candidacy for a third fell term, but was asked the question by Robert Dwyer at last week's Pint Friday Oman. The sheriff quipped to Dwyer. That's the first lime I can remember you arking me a question without mak­ ing a statement." He then answered “yes.” Youth Theatre, Joe Ward to entertain Novice performers will join forces with an experienced entertainer to bring the Fridays at the Fountain series a dynamic performance July 18- The duo is composed of the Youth Theatre Program and Joe Ward. While die Youth Theatre Program will bring a few monologues and a per­ formance of “Il's a Hard Knock Life" from the musical Annie. Joe Ward will share a vaiiety of hu performing abili­ ties. including music from the 1971k, '80s and '90s, PRICE 50C , Mary Vliek Mary Vliek new Star principal by David T. Young Editor Mary Vliek has been selected the new prin­ cipal of Star Elementary School, moving from the principalship of Pleasantview Elementary, a position she has had since August. 2000. * Vliek sixcceds Jo Stebbins, who retired See NEW PRINCIPAL, Pg- 2 by Erika Simpson J-Ad Graphics Intern The Southwest Bany County Sewer and Water Authority has been placed on a twoweck. new hookups freeze, after a verbal warning by Jeanette Bailey, environmental quality analyst for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Bailey said the sewer authority has until Friday, July 25. to “demonstrate that they can manage the facility and discharge waler with­ out creating a problem.” Bailey said tha: the two-week freeze is based on the authority’s “history of noncompliance" with the DEQ's regulations. Rich Grant, a private consultant, is putting together a plan for the authority to show its capabilities. Based on verbal conversations between Bailey and Grant, if the authority concentrates on basins with sand, among other things, at the end of the two weeks the auuthority should meet Bailey’s demands. Once the authority shows proper manage­ ment. the DEQ could allow an increase in hookups. Regardless of what happens after the freeze, the authority will receive a two-year temporary permit, instead of the customary five-year permit, “in an effort to speed the process along" to bring the authority into compliance. This wil| include the, authority buying a new flow meter. at an estimate of $4,000. While there have been rumors the DEQ will place a two-year hookup ban on the authority in the form of a consent order, Bailey said that the DEQ is understaffed and unable to perform the functions that a consent order would require. Therefore, it is unlikely the au'hority will be slapped with such a ban. Bailey also said that as long as the authori­ ty is showing some cooperation in meeting compliance, a new hookup ban is unlikely. This comes as good news to the authority, because growth may be needed in order to help reduce the sewei debt. The $14.5 million sewage disposal system was funded with municipal bonds, and the authority in the midst of an audit being performed by Plante and Moran, and being overseen by the Michigan Department of Treasury. The inves­ tigation includes determining whether or not a misallocation of debt retirement funds exists, and the audit is dating back to 1990. when the sewer system was first built. Plante and Moran representatives were unavailable for comment about when the results would be presented to the sewer and water authority board. The authority also is considering having a private firm come in and run the plant. Al its meeting Friday. July 11. the sewer authority board listened to presentations from varying contractors. Richard Barnum. Barry Township supervisor, said there is no sched­ ule for selecting the investor. Barry County Fair continues fun, thrills by ?atrkia Johns Staff Writer If you want to know what more than 1.000 Barry County 4-H members have been doing since last Jrly, a visit to the 151st Barry County Fair can tell you. Whether it is the care of their animals, the crafts created or by the performances that have been given, it is obvious these young people have been busy. It doesn't matter whether people come to fair to see the animals, the gardens, the thnll shows or even to indulge in that one time each year exploration of "fair food." There is something for everyone at this year's fair. The Thunderfloor Cloggers kick up their heels and stamp their feet to the beat each evening at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. The live­ ly music and dancing makes some people want to join in. The first semifinal "pedal pull" was held Monday night (July 14). Children competed for prizes in the second semifinal meet Wednesday. July 16. The finals will be held at 6 p.m. Friday. July 18. This year’s pedal pull events are organized by Puff the Dragon. See Barry County Fair, pg. 5 The Youth Theatre Program is run by Miranda Covey of Middleville was crowned Miss Barry County Saturday night at the annual pageant at Thomapple Kellogg High School. the Thomapple Arts Council, and Miranda Covey selected Miss Bany County through^ it the summer has been prac­ ticing for performances of CS. Lewis’ "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," which will take place July 24,25 and 26. The production will lake place at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th and 25lh. and at 2 p m. on the 26th. ail at Central Auditorium. The local students will have put in six weeks of time, rehears- mg Monday-Friday from 9 am. Io noon. The summertime Fridays al the Fountain series will continue at the Miranda Covey was crowned Miss Bany County 2003 at the scholarship pageant last Saturday evening at Thomapple Kellogg courthouse lawn from 11:30 am. to 1 pm, but in the event of rain, win move to *he Thomapple Arts Council build­ High School. Seven girls competed for the title — Covey. Rebecca Dufresne. Amanda Fisk. Wendy Hunderman, Adrienne Naylor. Jessica Rose and Latisha Smith. The entrants were scored on a talent por­ tion. a swimsuit portion and an eventing gown portion. Each contestant also had a short on-stage interview when she was asked ing at 117 W. State St Fridays at the Fountain is co-spon­ sored by the Thomapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings. The remain­ ing performances are as follows: • Kitty Donohoe, July 25. • The Thomapple Players. Aug. 1. • Matt Watroba. Aug. 8. two questions about her platform. Covey's platform is Big ^rothers-Big Sisters. She was asked what she would say to a parent who was reluctant to have his or her child participate in the Big Borthcr/Big Sister program. Covey said she would assure the parent the program was there to help the Second classic film to be shown The second in a series of four classic films, featuring Laurel and Hardy, will be shown at 7 pjm. tonight (Thursday, July 17) at the Hastings Public Library. The series will continue at the same time the next two Thursdays. Jan. 24 and 31, with films starring the Marx Brothers and the Three Stooges. The first in the series was a Charlie Chaplin feature that was shown Thursday evening. July 10. The movie sessions are free. Dnnks and popcorn also arc available during the showings. More NEWS BRIEFS, pg. 2 parent, not to replace the parent. Covey succeeds Andrea Bucher, another rhomapplc Kellogg High School graduate The contest awarded $2,200 in solarships. Covey was given $1,200. Naylor received $500 for being named first runner-up and another $100 for raising the most money for Turn signals don't turn cars her platform. Rose was awarded $250 for second run­ ner-up and Smith $150 for being third run­ ner-up. The judges were Diana Patterson of Bay City and Diana Burge of Niles. Metal, mud. and smoke filled the air as prime time grandstand activities kicked off Monday night at the 2003 Barry County Fair with the first of two demolition deities in front of a full house. The second demo derby is Saturday night beginning at 7 p.m. Motocross will entertain the grandstand crowds tonight and tomorrow night. Thursday and Friday, beginning at 7. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1 4 �Page 2 — Thursday. July 17. 2003 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS Continued from front page H&plce to have open house tea Community members arc invited to attend an open house tea Thursday. July 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Bany Community IJospice to learn about a new volunteer opportunity. Sandy Walther, volunteer coordinator with Good Samaritan Hospice says, "If you went to volunteer for a great cause, but don't think visiting patients is your thing, this is the program for you. There are many ways to help hospice. The local office is at 450 Meadow Run Drive, Suite 200, in Hastings. For more information, call (800) 254-5939. GOP hog roast set for Sunday The annual Bany County Republican Party bog roast will be held al the Bay Pointe Restaurant. Gun 1 ake. from noon to 3 pan. Sunday. Judy 20. The event, co-hosted by the Bany and Allegan County GOP, will include boat rides on the Gun Lake Princess, co-spon­ sored by Stale Reps. Gary Newell and Fulton Sheen. Cost is $10 per adult and $20 per family. Civil War Muster at Chartton Park Historic Charlton Park's late 1800s vil­ lage will come alive during the 16ih anr-oal Civil War Muster Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20. This year's muster will feature 1,500 re­ enactors depicting Confederate and Union infancy, cavalry, light and heavy artillery units, as well as civilians and sutlers. Battles will be waged at 3 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m Sunday, with a special night bank- Saturday at 9:30 p.m., followed by a candle lantern tour of the battlefield and villuge. Because of the size of the battle and the use of heavy artillery and cavalry, admis­ sions gates will be closed from230 to approximately 4:15 pun. Saturday and 2 to 3:45 pjn. Sunday. Spectators should plan on arriving well before these times to assure admission and locate seating. Blankets or folding chairs, cameras and binoculars are recommended for viewing the battle and demonstrations. Starting at 10 a.m. each day, visitors can experience living history as they travel through military and civilian camps, see military drills and tour the historic village. Besides the battle, the Saturday program will feature a Cavalry demonstration, mili­ tary and civilian fashion reviews and a review of troops following the battle. Sunday visitois can attend a period church service at II am. in the historic Carlton Center Church and a military review pre­ ceding the battle. The Michigan Soldiers' Aid Society (MSAS) will present The Ladies* Academy Female Education of the 1860s** both days. In the church yard, dance instruction and music by the Brook Farm String Band will entertain beginning at 6 pm. Saturday. The village museum exhibit. "The Test of a Nation, The Honor of a County," highlight­ ing Barry County’s contribution to the Civil War, will be open from 8 am. to 5 p.m. both days. Daily admission is $5 per adult, S3 for children 5 to 12 years old. For more «nformation, call Charlton Park at (269)945­ 3775. Sr. Citizen of Year will be selected Hastings City Bank and the Barry County Commission on Aging will sponsor the fifth annual "Senior Citizen of the Year aw ard, which highlights contributions made by people ages 60 and older to civic and social life in Barry County. The award, which focuses on the positive benefits of remaining active while growing older, will be pre.sented at the Commission on Aging Summer Picnic Aug. 8 at the new COA building in Hastings. Nominees should be ages 60 or older and residents of Bany County. Serious consid­ eration should be given to the contribution each nominee has made to the BarryCounty community. Examples could include the type of activities the nominee has been involved in. bow his/her involve­ ment has benefited the community, and the number of people who have been affected by those contributions. Nomination forms are available at the Commission on Aging office or at Hastings City Bank. Nominations can be from indi­ Sandy Nichols president of Hastings Rotary Club viduals or groups. Past winners of the award have included Kessinger Jones, Florence Marble, Joyce Weinbrecht, and last year’s co winners, Nyla Nye and Don Reid. Nominations should be sent to the Commission on Aging, 320 West Woodlawn Ave., Hastings 49058. All nom­ inations must be postmarked no later than July 25. Garden Club planning tour The sixth annual home garden tour, “A Day in the Garden,” is set for 9 a.m. to 4 pan. Saturday, July 19. The event is sponsored by the Thomapple Garden Club and proceeds go to beautification of the Hastings area. The Garden Thyme Market again will be pan of the tour, featuring vendors display­ ing and selling garden art from 9 a.m3o 5 pm. on the Barry County Courthouse lawn that day. The five area gardens on tour are those of Bob and Mary Hodges, 11980 Bird Road, Dowling; Steve and Sharon Phillips, JI 10 S. Charlton Park Road; Ned and Rita Brown. 10050 E. Mill St.; Dave and Janell Pillars, 202 S. Park Sl, and Jan Tillbraoke, 711 E. Bond St Tour tickets with maps arc available in advance for $5 each in Hastings arthe* Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, Alfresco and the Hastings Hower Shop. Tickets arc available the day of the tour for $6 each at the Garden Thyme Market/Thomapple Garden Club booth. Children under 10 are free, and every child must be accompanied by an adult Noi strollers or wagons are permitted for safety reasons and out of consideration for the hosts. For more information, call Barb Benner, 269-945-2986. Alzheimer’s series offered at Pennock The second in a three-part class scries on Altheimer's will be held Tuesday evening, July "22, at Pennock Hospitals Conference Center. The sessions are sponsored jointly by the Alzheimer’s Association of West Michigan and the hospital. Dr. Kevin Foley, a gerontologist, present­ ed an overview of the disease Tuesday night, July 15. Local attorney Robert Longstreet will talk this Tuesday night about the legal issues that may he encountered. Sue Kolm, program director of the Alzheimer’s Association of Wist Michigan will present a program on “Coping and Community Resources” on July 29. All of the education series presentations arc scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m.. "The 7-minute screen" also will be offered at Pennock Hospital Tuesday, July 29. The screen is a group of cognitive tests used to screen individuals showing early sign* of dementia. It's not a diagnostic test It's recommended that individuals who screen high should then undergo a full diag­ nostic evaluation. Appointments are being accepted for Tuesday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. To make an appointment, call the Northwest Michigan Chapter al 800-337­ 3827. Tire collection is huge success Saturday’s scrap and junk tire pick up at the Barry County Road Commission was rated an overwhelming success. The collection site was scheduled to close at 3 p.m. but instead had to shut down at 1:30 because it ran out of room for the old tires. Many disappointed people were turned away and had to take their old tires back home. Two semis (about 2,000 tires) were filled in the morning. And the tires kept coming. Workers stacked them on the side of the drive and when another 1,000 had been col­ lected they closed the gate. Another truck will be sent to get those. The tires will be taken to Elk Distributing in Indiana, where they will be shredded. The shredded tire will then be sent to Chicago, where they will be burned to gen­ erate electricity. A spokesperson said he hopes there will be a. other collection in the fall. This collection was sponsored by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department through a $3,000 grant from the Barry Solid Waste Oversight Committee. The new rotary board of directors is (seated from left): Tim Girrbach, past president Jeff Mansfielo, president Sandy Nichols, Cortney Collison. Standing: Bob Nida, Sheree Newell, Bob Byington, Dan Mejeur and David Solmes. by Erika Simpson J-Ad Graphics Intern The Hartings Rotary Club is under new leadership as former President Jeff Mansfield has turned over the gavel to Sandy Nichols. Nichols is no new face to Rotary, having served as a member since 1991. She has long standing roots in Hastings, where she was bom and raised, and attended Hastings High School. Nichols is already familiar with serv­ ing the community; she has previously been a member of the Hastings Education Enrichment Fund, and is currently a member and officer of the Barry County Women’s Festival. Nichols, a senior vice president for MainStreet Savings Bank, said she had a lot of reasons for wanting to serve as the new president. “I’m dedicated to the club, and I wanted to do my part in helping the causes that the Rotary represents." Although she said she is uncertain cf what big challenges may lay ahead. Nichols is sure of doing everything in her power to “con­ tribute to Rotary causes, and further cama­ raderie and membership in the Hastings chib.” One of the main goils that Rotary dubs, both national and imemational. want to achieve is eradicating polio by 2005. Last year, with the help of former President Jeff Mansfield, the club met its goal of rais­ ing $10,000. Mansfidd said he was very pleased with the successful campaign. On serving the Rotary Club. Mansfield said. “It’s been a wonderful privilege. The folks are hard working, and dedicated to serving the community." Nichols term as president began the first of July and will conclude at the end of next June. Jeff Mansfield (left) turns over the gavel as Hastings Rotary Club president to Sandy Nichols. NEW PRINCIPAL, continued from page 1 this past spring. Her appointment was announced at the Hastings Board of Education meeting Monday night. A new principal at Pleasantview will be named later this summer. While principal at Pleasantview, Vliek led the school to receive two "Golden Apple Awards" from the Michigan Department of Education, coordinated the Hastings Area School System's Title 1 program, was a teacher leader for the Reading Recovery pro­ gram. obtained literacy and summer school grants, and served as a .member of the state's Content Literacy and Early Literacy Committees. Superintendent Carl Schoessel told the school board Monday night that Pleasantview also earned Outcomes Endorsement status from North Central Accreditation, which he called, “a significant achievement." Before going into administration. Vliek was a Reading Recovery Teacher-Leader and Title I Program Teacher in the Hastings Area Schools since 1990. and prior to that was a adults $2 apiece, up from $1.50, while stu­ dents will pay $1. an increase of 50 cents. Student season passes will go up by $5 to $30. family season passes will increase by $20 to $100 and all-school year passes will jump by $15 to $150. Schoessel pointed out that prices for post­ season contests and tournaments will be dif­ ferent. • Agreed to the re-election of President Pat Endsley, Vice President Michael Hubert. Secretary Donald Myers and Treasurer Eugene Haas. classroom and reading teacher in both the Hastings and Maple Valley Schools. . Besides her administrative and teaching responsibilities. Vliek has been a Michigan Literacy Progress Profile Trainer, has been an officer for the Reading Recovery Council of Michigan, has served on several other Michigan Department of Education commit­ tees. made numerous presentations on reading both throughout the state and nationally, and participated on several curriculum commit­ ble that all of those receiving layoff notices will be employed at least as paraprofessionals during the next academic year. “We’re dealing with cuts to state aid," Schoessel said. “This was done in accordance with our contract with support personnel... Even if the worst (state budget support sce­ nario) comes true, we hope we can offer them some kind of employment." • Was told about the hires of Brenda Appleby as art teacher at the middle school. Jeremy Milarch as agriscience teacher at the high school and James Wiles as art teacher at the high school. • Approved school lunch and breakfast prices consistent with the National School Lunch program. A reduced price breakfast for qualifying students will be 30 cents each and the full price cost will be $1. Full price lunch for students will be $1.75 and reduced price will be 40 cents. Adult lunches will cost $2.25 each. These prices do not reflect a la carte items. • Noted the reassignments of Patricia Fellgraph as middle school student services coordinator. Nancy Bradley as student servic­ es coordinator for the elementary' schools. tees. She earned her bachelor of science degree in English and elementary education from the University of Michigan, and she has received two master's degrees from Western Michigan University, one in reading and one in educa­ tional leadership. In other business, the Hastings Board of Education, at its annual reorganizational meeting Monday night: • Approved an increase in prices for admis­ sion into regular season athletic contests, in accordance with the O-K Gold Conference. Adult prices for varsity football and basket­ ball games now will be $4. while students will pay $3. Middle school contests will cost • Voted to notify eight media center employees and paraprofessionals of potential layoffs, pending final figures on state aid pay­ ments in October. The eight are Lori Barcroft at Central Elementary. Angela Brush al Pleasantview. Lona Courtwright at Northeastern Elementary. Sandra Dilno at the middle school. Janice Karasinski at Star and Cheryl Northrop at Southeastern Elementary. Schoessel said that with two retirements already within tile school system, it is possi­ Bruce Krueger as student services coordina­ tor at the high school. Lynn Jones as rover custodian. Abby Lomas as paraprofessional at the middle school. Marcia Lyons as custodian at Central, Carl Peck as custodian at the high school and Penelope Porter as middle school secretary. • Approved in principle the annual pro­ posed travel study trip for eighth-graders to Washington D.C. June 9-13 next year, with Tim Neeson as coordinator. • Adopted a resolution to continue the schools' annual membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association. • Was notified of the resignations of high school office paraprofessional Denise Case and Title I parapro Debra Colley at Southeastern. • Accepted the list of meeting dates as Aug. 25 at the middle school. Sept. 15 at Central Elementary. Oct. 20 at Pleasantview. Nov. 17 at Northeastern. Dec. 15 at the middle school, Jan. 19 at Southeastern. Feb. 16 at Star. March 15 at the high school. April 19 at Pleasantview and May 17 and June 15 at the middle school. The board tries to have at least one meeting al all schools within the district during the academic year. • Granted an unpaid leave of absence to Central School custodian Doug Howell and welcomed back bus driver Carolyn Davis after an unpaid leave. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them TheBANN a: To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �The HaaMngt Banner - Thursday. Juty 17. 2003 - Page 3 Meth lab problem continues to grow in Barry County by David T. Young Editor Virtually everyone knows drug problems have been rising in modem American society over the last quarter century, and yet another has been added into the mix — meth labs. Methamphetamine, once reserved for a tiny portion of the drug culture, has been on the rise in West Michigan so much in the last sev­ eral years that Allegan County now has been saddled with the less than desirable distinc­ tion of being “the meth lab capital.” Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer and First Lt. Bill Ford, head of the Southwest Michigan Enforcement Team (SWET) told a First Friday audience July 11 that what makes meth labs such a huge problem in rural areas like Barry and Allegan counties is that they “cook” a dangerous and addictive substance with many common household items. Most of the ingredients can be purchased without rais­ ing anyone's eyebrow and it isn't until they are mixed together under certain conditions that they form the illegal substance. And what makes meth labs even more of a problem is that they become toxic waste sites once the deed has been done. Ford said most meth labs originally were started by outlaw biker gangs and the like in the late 1960s and '70s, so that was the main source and the stuff had to be imported. However, many “mom and pop” labs began to spring up in the Midwest in the late 1980s and '90s. A stark contrast between meth and other drugs is that coke and heroin arc not manu­ factured locally, they’re brought in from for­ eign countries. With the rise of meth labs, cooked methamphetamine becomes a local product Ford said one of the key ingredients is ephedrine, which can be extracted from the common antihistamine Sudafed. Add other Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer (left) and Lt. Bill Ford talk about meth tabs with a huge TV screen behind them for broadcasting a woman's "how-to’ talk. toxic chemical (when manufactured). It's haz­ ardous to human health.” What’s also striking about this relatively new phenomenon is that most cook it for their own use and don’t sell. “They're not in it to make money (like “This is not a victimless crime. Too many kids are exposed in the households to haz­ ardous environments common substances such as phosphorus, anhydrous ammonia, ether, lye. denatured alcohol, starter fluid, coffee fillers, lithium barxries and sodium, and you can “cook” a dangerous batch of meth. Ford said though many who manufacture these drugs have a bard time holding down a job, “You won’t find anyone who will work harder than they will.” when they’re in the process of cooking meth. The trouble, besides the use of the drug, is pushers and dealers)." he said. 'They just that each process will create an average of want to get high... They personally cook for five to six pounds of hazardous waste, pollut­ ’ themselves and their friend*. Their theory is why go buy it (from a dealer or posher) when ing nearby houses and water wells. Ford uid the cost to clean up each site and dispose of you can make it yourself?" the waste properly is between $500 and The meth users swallow ttt: stuff, inhale it, $1,000. inject it or smoke it “It (the site) can create a lot of fires. These "A meth high lasts about 12 to IS hours, while a cocaine high is only about 20 min­ lab fires can be very volatile." • DeBoer said, “Chemists say it becomes a utes," Ford said. and there is the environmental factor." — Sheriff Steve DeBoer Users are always trying to replicate that first high they had on meth, but they never do. And they pry a high price, with their money, time and ultimately their lives. Meth causes convulsions, withdrawal, weight loss, insom­ nia. increase in body temperature and high blood pressure. The drug changes the brain center end is blamed for strokes, heart failures and psychiatric troubles. Furthermore, the rate of recovery with treatment thus far has been disappointing. Ford and DeBoer said they expect about 300 arrests in connection with meth labs in 2003 and they estimate there are more than 2.000 in existence. DeBoer said Allegan County had 33 arrests in the first six months of this year. Barry already has had 10. which is alarming because it had 13 in all of Iasi year. Both law enforcement officers ask for the help of neighbors of meth labs and of parents or loved ones of those who make this stuff. They said people should be on the lookout for smells of ammonia or nail polish remover, for vast quantities of Sudafed or denatured alco­ Sheriff Steve DeBoer (left) answers a question from Ward Weiler after the First Friday program. “We can't clean up each site completely," ’ people will steal televisions, VCRs and appli­ Ford said. "There could be more on site that ances in homes to buy ingredients to cook still might be toxic (after a cleanup attempt is their meth." completed)." The Michigan Legislature has increased Another problem in fighting the problem is penalties for stealing anhydrous ammonia, that area jails an getting close to full, so there but that's largely due to its explosive capabil­ may not be any place to put the offenders. In ities. Allegan County alone, 53 labs wen found Ford and DeBoer showed a video on a and 33 have been discovered in the first six lirge-screen TV supplied by King's months of this year, which could add a lot of Appliance. It showed a young woman explaining in great deal how to cook meth in pressure to the penal system. Kalamazoo County. Because meth labs an a fairly recent phe­ nomenon. getting caught usually yields only a Ford said one of the amazing aspects of the video is that the woman at first denied using 90-dgy jail sentence. meth, but by the time she was explaining how “This ir not a victimless crime." DeBoer to cook it. she was handling herself like a sea­ said. "Too many kids an exposed in the households to hazardous environments and soned pro. DeBoer concluded, "From my point of then is the environmental factor. “You have to understand that we have a view there are two areas (in public safety) of growing concern in Barry County — domes­ prison overcrowding problem and drugs an tic violence and meth labs." considered non-violent offenses. But these hol. "We find a lot of labs in residential areas," Ford said, "a lot in rental properties. And peo­ ple leave them as toxip waste sues." Because meth labs are fairly new in these pans and because of tight state and federal budgets, along with most funding going to Homeland Security, there isn't a kt* of money set aside to fight the growing problem. And this could be dangerous because of the environmental waste factor. 32nd Annual Gas and Steam Engine Show held Ben Zandt of Galesburg tries to balance the Simplicity 717. ft was made in Photos by Helen Mudry Travis (9)) and Andrew (1) Franks ride the 1930 model Bean Culterty with their father Ray Franks. The machine is owned by Jim Kennedy of Grand Ledge. 1970s and is considered a collectable. The Chartton Park Gas and Seam Engine show has some classic old machines that are steamed up and ready to go. Rob Rock and Tim Lapree bring their 1955 Wheel Horae Ridera to the Gas and Steam Engine Show. The company made 600 of the 8.3 horsepower tractors. They have a modified Ford V8 engine. I �Page 4 - Thursday. July 17. 20S3 — The Hastings Banner PLETTERS4 We don’t learn lessons of history To the editor: One of the advantages ot maturity is the opportunity to observe historical patterns. On Feb. 13,1983, law enforcement officers were killed outside of Medina. North Dakota, while attempting to arrest a suspect named Gordon Kahl. The law enforcement people later burned his residence in an attempt to smoke him out. but he wasn’t there. On June 3, 1983, Gordon Kahl was killed and burned in a house then owned bv Leonard Ginter, outside of Smithville, Arkansas. In 1993, law enforcement personnel were killed in Waco, Texas while attempting to storm the Branch Davidian religious com­ pound located there. Later efforts to smoke out suspects led to a fire which destroyed the compound and most of its occupants, includ­ cer was killed, the by- then -absent suspect’s residence was homed, and the suspect was killed in a l iter confrontation. As philosopher George Santayana had observed, those who fail to learn the lessons of history ate condemned to repeat them. Also, it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote that we need a revolution every ten years to keep government honest. I will not speculate whether it is the law people or the suspect people who are the slow learners. An author who wrote under the name Capstan Turner tells the story of a woman who was asked by a pollster to specify which was the most serious problem, ignorance or apathy. Her response was, “1 don’t know and Frederick G. Schantz Hastings We can use a ‘delete button’ in life done in one hour, just on time for dinner. The setting I set by accident was for three hours. So as I'm searching through the bread machine man ial, there it was — "cannot be re-set. Once you select a setting, it continues until it’s done.” So who designed this? I mean we get dis­ To the editor: Sometimes we humans become compla­ cent and live by the concept, “If it doesn’t happen to me or mine, why bother?" Perhaps. I, at one time, had the same thoughts. But last week my thoughts were changed in a way I hope no one has to experience. Sadly, I fear it will happen again, and it will happen at exactly the same intersection. I am speaking of the “Three Bridges intersection” al M-79 and M-66. On July 10, my wife was involved in a three-car collision that resulted in all vehicles being totaled and passengers transported by ambulance to the nearest hospital. Consider this letter advance notice to the citizens of Nashville and surrounding areas of a petition being prepared and to be circulated, asking for a state highway safety inspection at this intersection. We are taking up the issue of the lack of safe travel for our citizens. We will be forwarding copies to Governor Jennifer Granholm. the Michigan Department of Transportation and Maple Grove Township. Please assist my efforts to call attention to the Three Bridges Intersection’s unsafe conditions. 1 would like to hear your ideas or com­ ments. Please e-mail herb@buggy.com ot call me at 517-852-9743. We certainly appreciated the efforts of the 1 don’t care.” ing the suspects. In July 2003, police attempted to arrest a suspect, Scott Woodring, in Fremont, Mich. Consistent with the historical pattern, an offi­ To the editor: I love my bread machine. I enjoy the fresh homemade bread without much time and effort on my part. One day I pushed the wrong setting. I searched for a delete button, but there was none. Not even an or, and off switch! So I unplugged it, thinking that when I plugged it back in, it would let me re-set it. That didn't work. It just continued from where it left off when I first unplugged it. I was quite upset at this point because the recipe I chose was to be ‘Three Bridges Intersection’ unsafe tracted. sidetracked and interrupted. So we need a delete outton. Isn't life like this bread machine? We make mistakes. We want to retract what we said or did. We look for a "delete” button. We want a way out! In 1 Corinthians 10:13 it says, "No tempta­ tion has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be temped beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out. so that you can stand up under it" Are you going to take the way out that God has provided for you? Or arc you going io continue to do it your way? You see, by God’s grace we are given a choice. Vi Workman. Hastings Pennock’s care was first rate To the editor: Hastings is very lucky to have first-rate health care available in town. I am a Pennsylvanian who recently came to the Hastings area for vacation. On the third morning of my vacation, I was rushed by ambulance to Pennock Hospital. Upon enter­ ing the hospital in torturous pain, 1 noticed how kind and comforting everybody was. After my operation, my stay at Pennock was in itself a restful vacation; with such compe­ tent, caring people to handle my medical needs. I thank God for providing the very skilled surgeons, doctors, anesthesiologist and technicians, as well as the wonderful nurses, care givers and chaplain. I could not say one bad thing about anything or anyone here. ' If the hospital had not been so close by, I know that my recovery would not have been as swift. * k*. John Smouse, Williamsport, Pa. local EMTs and all the people who were at the accident scene July 10, helping my wife as well as the others injured and involved in the accident. Trooper Volosky was a great help to us and we are grateful for her willingness to The Andier Family. Justin Carriage Woks, Nashville Why not organize, prioritize your life? Dear editor. I've found a better way and believe it's the "How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. With best way. Let me know what you think. I was motivated by an ad for a clutter-free home that started with "I am so organized.” I looked up three essential words in the dic­ tionary. (1) Organized = to arrange or place according to a system. (2) Priority - the fact of being prior, coming before in time, order or importance. (3) File system ■ put in order. Then I remembered an ad to cure obesity, which went something like this, "calories in. calories out” But there is a very important second factor in curing obesity. Oh. but the brain. What I was thinking about should take pri­ ority over both of these important subjects because it came before them — the organiza­ tion. the priorities and the file system of our mind, soul and heart (control center). Most people are slaves to sin (tradition, the flesh, the world, etc.). How- can we organize our minds, hearts and souls? I suggest reading the Instruction Book for priorities and rightwiseness. The Instruction Book, the Bible, my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Your word I have hidden in my heart. That I might not sin against You!" — Psalms 1193-11. How should 1 pray? Psalms 119: IS-19,73, 89, 105 says "Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law. I am a stranger in the earth. Do not hide Your com­ mandments from me. Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understand­ ing. that I may learn Your commandments... Forever, 0 Lord, Your word is settled in heav­ en. Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path." You might start reading your Bible each day with Psalm 119, then the Gospel of John, then the Epistles of John - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John. Romans, Mark, etc. You also need to put God firs: each week. Hebrews 10:24-25 says "And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the day approaching." The church is God's invention. 1 like to dunk of it as the family's family. Matthew 16:18 says "And I alao say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it" The church is supposed to be "the pillar and ground of die truth" I Timothy 3:15, "but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know begins where it should: "In die beginning God..." Genesis 1: “In the beginning was the Word. We all know that "For every effect there must be a sufficient cause" ami "You can't make anything out of nothing." Or as the Bible is written for and speaks uniquely to us human beings, "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting fife. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." — Galatians 6:7-9. Let’s see if we can organize a file system for our thinking with this priority in mind. Let's start with this simple priority, it solves a lol of problems these days. Matthew 6:33 says. "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." You might ask the question, "How can I do that, I am so busy already?" You could get up an ' hour earlier to reed ycxir Bible, pray and memorize verses in the Bible. I The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provid­ ed for verification. All that will be printed is the write's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. , - Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All tellers are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Leite's that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be editeo heavily. • “Crossfire" tetters between the same tw people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one tetter per person per month. • We prefer tetters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. help us get this problem taken care of. how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of die liv­ ing God, the pillar and ground of the truth." A salesman asked me the other day if our church believed all the Bible. I said "Yes, that's our motto: The Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible." "And Jesus came and spoke to them, say­ ing, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." 20 "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I no with you always, even to the end of the age."— Matthew 28:16-207 Jesus is the master of our mission Jesus is the master of our method. Jesus is the master of our moment. Who is your master? Who is your Lord? Who has top priority in your life? What or who is your right-wiseness? "For Christ is the end of the law for right­ U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington. DC. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional rep­ resentative. U.S. Congress Vomon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkhotz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 371-0842. eousness (rigbtwiseness) to everyone who believes." Romans 10:4. Why not organize your life with, "first things first?" Rus Sarver, Hastings Let voters decide on racial preference To the editor: George Wallace once said "There's not a dime's worth of difference between the don­ key and elephant" Look's like that's becoming the norm in Michigan, Le. Democrats and Republicans joining up to Nock Ward Connerly's attempt to let Michigan voters decide if they want racial preference to be the law of the stale. The Supreme Court decision says: "States have the right to decide." So why not let the people apeak? What's wrong with restoring the 14lh Amendment's Equal Protection Clause? What are they afraid of? Cart Swanson Delton TbcHMtin^ Banner Devoted to the interests of Bany County since 1856 put>nr»ibr.. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone:(269)945-9554 jonn jbcoos rruoonc uacuos Vice President Piattdert Steven Jacoba Secrttary/Tteasurer NEWSROOMDevMT. Young (Edtor) Elaine Gated (Ankter Edto) Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Patricia Johns BraS Bremer Ruth Zachary Sandra PonaaHo Susan Tamora Cathy Rueter • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Dan Fighter, Nashville: Katie Ramsey, Hastings: Kaelee Willson, Delton: Terry Campbell, Delion: Jeff Schroll. Hastings: Michael Haddad, Freeport: “Absolutely! The limit should be even lower." “Anything that keeps drunk drivers off the the road is OK with me.” “I don't think any level of alcohol in the blood should be allowed.” “I don’t think any level should be allowed because no one should drink or drive." “I don’t think anyone should drink or drive. Lowering is much better than raising the level." "Yes this was a good idea since drinking and driving is never a good idea." ciman raw: imw laoup rum, SOO Ufi. to 530 pm. Saturdays 830 ifli to Noon Scott Ommon Rosa Heaton Dan Buorge Jonathan Jacobs Sutecriptton RatoK $25 par year in Barry County $27 per year in ad|Dftng coundae $29 par year aiwhari POSTMASTER Sand addraaa change* to: P.0 Bat B Hastings. Ml 490500802 Second CtoM Pottage Pad ut Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Huongs Banner - Thursday. Juty 17.2003 - Page 5 Freeport girl’s art work to promote youth play by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Christi-Anna Caslonguay of Freeport is the designer of the illustration on posters, pro­ grams and T-shirts, promoting the Thomapple Arts Council’s Summer Youth Theatre pro­ duction of “The Lion. The Witch and The Wardrobe.” Because the story is one of her favorites, she had painted several works based on the books, adapted by Joseph Robinette from the novel for theater production. The illustration she drew underlines the battle between good. Aslan the lion, and evil in Jadis the white witch for the land of Namia. The cast of students ages 11-17 has begun practicing on the stage at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. They also will per­ form at this week’s session of the "Fridays at the Fountain" to help promote the play and this summer’s youth theater program, which is now in its eighth year. Hannah Johnson and Kathryn Carney of Nashville and Sarah Todd of Vermontville are busy learning their lines and getting ready for the July 24, 25 and 26 performances at the Central Auditorium in Hastings. Johnson has the role of Susan, one of the daughters of Eve, who enters the enchanted world of Namia through the wardrobe. Carney plays Tumnus, who meets Lucy at the lamp post in Namia. Todd will play several different roles as a wood nymph, animal or member of the witch’s army. Hastings students also featured in the per­ formance are Mariah Burd as Aslan. Emily Benningfield is Lucy, Elliot Anderson is Peter, Edmund is played by Chris White, Mr. Beaver by Keith Anderson. Mrs. Beaver by Alexandria deGoa. Katie Ponsetto is a win­ ning unicorn. Sara Radant is the centaur. Alexa Vanderhoff is a dwarf, L’oreal Gironda an elf and one of the multi-character animals and nymphs. Sam McPhail and Page Kienzle also are going to be changing their costumes. Elena Gormley of Middleville will appear as Jadis. the White Witch, and Jonathan Frazier will be Fenris Ulf. In the beginning of the play, Namia is a land in which it is always winter and never Christmas. There is deceit, bravery, goodness, evil and even a little magic as the play unfolds. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Thursday Now Your 403(b) is Better Than Ever Do you work at a school, non-profit hospi­ your 403(b) into an IRA, or into any type of tal, religious organization or other non-profit qualified retirement plan, such as a 401 (k). group? If so, you may be participating in a (However, some employer-sponsored retire­ 403(b) retirement plan. You've always gotten ment plans may not accept these rollovers.) a lot of key benefits from your 403(b) - and You can also move money the other way. by now it offers even more. directing 401(k) or IRA distributions into Before we talk about some of the new laws The advantages of 403(b) portability are let's quickly review the chief attributes of this clear. If you change jobs, you'll be able to type of account. * Tax-deferred earnings - Your 403(b) earn­ immediately place a large amount of money maximize the potential lax-deferred earnings money will accumulate faster than it would if growth. Plus, by consolidating your savings into one plan, you can cut down on paper­ it were placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. • Pre-tax contributions - Because you con­ with maintaining individual plans. There's never been a better time to con­ lower your adjusted gross income. tribute to your 403(b) plan. It’s always been a * Automatic payroll deductions - With all the expenses of daily living, it’s hard for many great way to build resources for retirement - and now, with higher contribution limits and of us to save for retirement. But your employ­ increased portability, it’s more valuable than er deducts money for your 403(b) from your ever. paycheck, so you never miss a chance to help build up your savings. • Tax-free tranfers - Participants in a 403(b) STOCKS may transfer to another 403(b) at any time, tax-free, without a triggering event, such as one's employment termination, retirement or death, that can initiate a distribution from a qualified plan. As you can see, your 403(b) offers a variety of key benefits. And now, thanks to some new laws, 403(b) plans are even more "user­ friendly.** Christi-Anna Castonguay holds a copy of this year’s poster for the Thomapple Arts Council’s Summer Youth Theater production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." and Friday, July 24 and 25, and the matinee will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children and senior citizens. Special rates for groups of 20 or more are available to those who would like to attend. This is the eighth year for the Youth Theatre Program, sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council. It is supported by United Way of Barry County, Hastings City .Among these changes, perhaps the most noticeable is the higher contribution limits. In 2003, you can put up to $12,000 in your Bank, Miller Real Estate, the Barry Community Foundation, the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Rural Arts 403(b). The $12,000 ceiling will increase by and Culture Program. For more information about this year’s Summer Youth Theatre production, call the Thomapple Arts Council at 945-2002. up” amount will also increase by $1,000 per $1,000 per year until 2006. Furthermore, if you're 50 or over, you can exceed the contri­ bution limit by $2,000 in 2003; this "catch­ year until 2006. Depending on where you work, you may even be able to save much more. Many slate and local governments offer 457(b) plans - another tax-advantaged retirement account - who are also eligible for 403(b) plans. In the past, if you participated in a 403(b), you could not make the maximum contribution to a 457(b). But now, thanks to the new tax laws, There are still a few youth horse judging events scheduled for the week, with an always exciting ’’Speed Show" at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19. making an impressive end to a week of horses and youth. Kid’s Day on Wednesday was filled with clowns, fun and even a little bit of education. The Thomapple Arts Council provided sup­ plies for art explorations. There were also safety displays and information available. Young karaoke singers filled the afternoon Wednesday. Later that evening the first semi­ final adult contest was held. Semifinals con­ tinue tonight at 7 p.m. The always hotly con­ tested finals begin at the same time Friday evening. These contests always fill the variety you may be able to contribute the maximum to both plans - which would mean a huge boost to your retirement savings. The new laws aiso permit greater "portabil­ ity" of your 403(b). Now, when you leave your job. you can "roll over" the funds in The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T 19.60 -.13 SBC Communications 24.80 -131 Anheuser Busch 50.81 -.19 CMS Energy 7.10 -.62 Coca Cola 43.99 DaimlerChrysler 23 -Sl Dow Chemical 35.65 30.92 Exxon-Mobil 35.19 -.46 Family Dollar 38.56 -.91 First financial Bancorp 15.85 - Ford 11.64 +.48 General Motors 36.25 -.33 Hastings Mtg. IBM 5.57 JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 17.09 52.55 Kellogg's Company 34.45 -.54 McDonald's 21.08 -1.72 Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors 34.98 +.08 6.54 9.27 +.50 -.07 TCF Financial 42.04 +.74 Pfizer Inc. 33.86 Wai Mart 57.32 +.62 Gold $342.65 -S1.95 Silver $4.65 -$.09 Dow Jonas Average 9126 97 -94.12 Volume on NYSE 1.58 -.28 +.05 66.44 +.19 +.14 +.07 -.45 - PRAIRIEVILLE MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2003 SMALL TOWN DESIGN INITIATIVE (STDI) 7:00 P.M. AT THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL tent. The 2003 Barry County Homemaker will be selected today (Thursday) during the Ladies Day celebration of gardens and gar­ dening. Some area residents mark their calendars a year in advance io make sure they don’t miss the small and large animal sales. The small animal sale begins at 5.30 p.m. today, July 17. The large animal sale begins at 1 p.m. Friday. July 18. Both are held in the show arena. For information on how to register to bid on animals or ?iow to participate in the 4-H “Meet the Need” program, in which animals purchased at the sale can be donated to local food pantries, call the Barry County Extension office at 945-1388. The bams are full of animals, the booths full of great examples of the creativity of 4-H members and local residents who have com­ peted in the open divisions. There is fair food Prairieville has been selected to participate in the current set of community/Michigan State University projects entitled the SMALL TOWN DESIGN INITIATIVE (STDI). The STDI assists in develop­ ing images and design ideas for local projects. The general public is invited to attend these “visioning’ sessions to devetop a Prairieville image/vision/sense of place for the next five to ten years out. For more information, refer to your township newsletter, which was sent with your summer tax bill. Saturday was the first day of competition for dogs and their owners. Anyone looking for a quiet spot to recall the week’s events can check out the candlelit gardens from dusk until the fair closes on tonight and tomorrow, Friday evening. These are just a few of the features to be found at this year’s Barry County Fair, a time to recall a Michigan of the past and to look to the future. z H.YAA. Announces Final Sign-Ups :: - 2003 Football Season Football and Cheerleading i: :: July 19,2003 • 10:00 ajn. -12:00 p.m. Hastings Middle School Parking Lot •J Delton visioning sessions planned Delton has been selected as one of only five Michigan communities to participate in the current set of community/Michigan State University Small Town Design Initiative projects and the public is being invited tn three “visioning" sessions as a result. The three "visioning" sessions over the course of the next tnree to four months are intended develop a "downtown" Delton image/vision of a sense of place. The first visioning session has been sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Tuesday. July 29. at the Barry Township Hall. There will be a break for refreshments. The STDI helps develop images and design ideas for such projects as downtown work - and possibly the expenses associated tribute pre-tax dollars to your 403(b), you'll BARRY COUNTY FAIR, continued from page 1 in the free antique tractor pull at the grand­ stand at noon. in your new employer’s plan, allowing you to ings grow on a tax-deferred basis, so your to government employees, including some galore. Lovers of antique tractors will enjoy seeing red, green, gray and orange machines. There will be tractor parades each evening al 7 p.m. And on some afternoons they will be partici­ pating in “tractor games.” They will compete against each other at noon Saturday, July 19. your 403(b). that have made 403(b) plans more attractive, streetscapes, parks, bikeways and trails, open space systems, industrial/commercial devel­ opment. beautification, land use, signs agri­ '(f (SPACE IS LIMITED) , g -J; "J ;; Sign up is open to all girls in grades 3rd thru Sth and boys in grades 3rd thru 7th ;•{ •• •■ Z: (8th grade is full) for the 2003-2004 school year. + parent ar leeal nemtusn atari be ttmetu at rim-m. Board members will he available to answer questions. ;; • ;■ SIGN UP FEE: $45.00 + PARTICIPATE IN ONE FUNDRAISER OR $75.00 WITHOUT FliNDRAJSER. (Ditroantt eraibiNr.fnr additinaal children cultural land preservation, ecosystem man­ agement. residential development and com­ •• munity image/theme. The focus in Delton will be commercial areas through town for the development of future images and design ideas for improve­ ments. “We have the opportunity to come togeth­ er as a community and plan the direction of our downtown’s future," said the Barry Township Board in a prepared statement. “Please attend and voice your opinions." * FEE INCLUDES VOUBCHn D’S JERSEY and or CHEERI-EADING T-SHIRT «• REQUIRED EQUIPMENT "J ;• Football: Helmet, shoulder pods, practice pants with pads and cleats. ;;J ■ Cheerleading: White shoes, socks, blue briefs and pom poms. Sports broker will be available at sign up. We will be holding a mandatory parents meeting for all participants July 31, call us at... 269-945-9554 2003, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the High School Lecture Hall Any questions contact Sally Teunessen (948-2791) or Teri Rambin (945-9844) �Page 6 - Thursday. July 17. 2003 - The Hastings Banner ’ Mark L. Ritchie Hart J. McAlister DELTON - Mark L. Ritchie, age 38. of Delton passed away unexpectedly July 11. 2003. Mark was bom on January 27. 1965 in Hastings, the son of Ceorge and Judith BATTLE CREEK- Hart J. McAlister, age 90. of Bank Creek, died Wednesday. July 9.2003 al Bank Creek Health System. He was bom July 24.1912 in Athens. Tennessee, the son of James A. and Maggie (Brown) McAlister. Mr. McAlister married the former Lorene Carter on June 2.1962 in Vermontville. He retired from Clark Equipment Co. on Sept. 1. 1974 after 23 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and chil­ dren Mr. McAlister was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church where he served as an usher since 1984. Surviving in addition to his wife Lorene are his four brothers. Daniel of Atlanta. Georgia, Burley of Houston. Maryland. Lewis (Reba) of Decatur. Tennessee and CL. (Billie) McAlister of Harm. Georgia. He is also survived by two sisters. Dora Russell of Decatur. Tennessee and Jean McAlister of Hazel Green. Alabama and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother. Audie McAlister and his sister. Ruth Fincher. Funeral services were held Monday. July 14. 2003 at Lakeside Baptist Church. Rev. Ken Childs (Roeper) Ritchie. Mark enjoyed watching movies and hunt­ ing. He loved music and taking his daughter shopping. He is survived by a daughter. Tori Ritchie of Delton; his parents. George (Patricia) Ritchie of Battle Creek and Judith Arias of Delton; a brother. George Ritchie of Delton; sisters. Wendy Case of Delton. Danielle and Christina Arias of North Carolina; step sis­ ters, Cara Clow and Dawn Erskine; a step brother. Tony Erskine; two nephews and sev­ eral aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service was conducted on Monday. July 14, 2003. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. officiated. Interment will be at Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Lakeside Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Royal Funeral Home. Batik Creek. Worship Together.,. ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW HOPE L-NITED FAITH UNITED METHODIST FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling. Ml METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Service*: 8:30 and II xm. Sunday School for all age* at 9:45 xm. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. Steve Olnutead. 49050 Pastor. (616) 758-3021 phone. chur.h Moore. Pxstor. Church phone 269­ Church Website www 945-4995 Sundav Service: 9-30 xm.; Sunday hopeum.com. School Hi) xm. Sunday Evening Wednesday it Thursday 9 xm. to 1 Service 6:00 p.m. Bible Study & p..m.. Sunday Morning: 9:30 xm. Office hours: Prayer Tunc Wednesday nights 6:30 Sunday Schoo: 10:45 xtn. Morning pm. Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. ST. ROSE 9-12) Saturday Mass 4J0 p.m.. Sunday Masse* 8:30 a m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to kids Pioneer Club at Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Cathoik Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 xm. p.m.) 6 HASTINGS FREE i Pioneer’s does not meet in the sum­ mer. the program will begin in Sept.) METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting Corner of State Rd and Boltwood St. Rev. Darnel Graybill. Senior (child care provided). HASTINGS ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHI RCH Sunday evening servke 6:00 p.m Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club ( ATHOUC CHURCH NOS S fetter* n Father Al RumcU. Pastor (Gr Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday ASSEMBLY OF GOO SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA School for all age* at 9:30 a.m and 1674 West State Road. HaMrap. INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN worship service at 10:30 xm. Coffee and Cookies will be available Mkh. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. CHURCH Sunday School 9.30 xm.; classes for 24)5 McCann Rd. Sunday Service* - all age--. Morning Worship 10:45 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer, 11:00 Nunery xm. provided. Sunday between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8 12r. Common Prayer used for all tervk- Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz ex .Affiliated with the Independent School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adult* and our “Kid's Time" is a great nine of celebrating Quist lor all age* 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us M 301 E. Slate Rd (Across from Tom'* Market). We look forward to Anglican Church (Canada Syno’). worshipping with you. Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities. 7XMI p.m are. Rainbows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club (ages 13-19): Adult BMe Study No age limits. xm. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6-00 p.m Iror inorc information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor WELCOME CORNERS Dave Wood Sr. - .Adult Ministries; CHURCH Broadway. Hastings. Ml Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 xm. 49058 Rev Boh Smith. Phone 367­ Sunday School for all ages. 10:45 4061. Worship Services Sunday. xm.. Morning Worship Service; 11:00 xm.; Sunday School. 10 xm. 6fl0 p.m.. Evening Service; 700 for all ages p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6.30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL and Jr High Youth. Prayer and B.bfe Study. Choir practice. Call Church CHURCH -Mrmhrr Chunk of the Woeld-Widt Office. 948-8004 for information on Anglican Communion.- 315 W. MOPS. Ladies Center St. (comer of S. Broadway Leisure Time and W. Center St.). Church Office: Faithful Men 945-3014. (616) The 239 E. North Street. Hasting* Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. July 10 - 6:30 p.m. Ball game at Cheney Field; 700 Dan Currie. Senior Pastor; Pastor UNTIED METHODIST 3185 N GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST (HlRCH Rev Bible Studies. Fellowship and pm. Stewardship committee. Friday. July 11 - 6:30-1000 p.m. Rock Group. Saturday. July 12 ■ 11:00 xm. Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 8.00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. July 13 - 8.00 & 1000 xm. Monday. July 14 - 700 p.m. Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. July 15 • 6:30 p m. Ball game at Bob King; 7.00 p m. Overeaten. Anonymous. 16^ 1000 am. Families; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. July Fr. Healthy Worship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetbeqt. Director of 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Musk Sunday Worship-8 xm. and Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) and 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School at 10 a.m Sunday a.m. Fellowship Time before the 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI Nursery AvklaNe at 10 xm. service. Nursery, children's ministry, 49058 IO xm. Children's Chapel youth group, adult small group min­ CHURCH OF THE istry. leadership training. NAZARENE 1716 Ncrth Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 11:00 xm. Morning Worship Service; 61)0 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE ABUNDANT LIFE FE1J.OW SHIP MINISTRIES I A Spint-fiHed church Meeting at the Mapk Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd Nashville. Mkh. 49073. Sun Praise A Worship 10.30 a nt. 600 pzn.; Wed. 6:30 p m. Jew* Club for (269-945-9574) fumc« voyago-.net Barner free building with elevator to all floor*. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma. Musk Director. Enn Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 1:15 xm. - Sunday School. 9:30 xm. • UVE! Under the Dome (Contemporary service). Junior boys & girls age* 4-12. Pastors David Church. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Refreshments; 11D0 a.m. and Rose MacDonald An oasis cf Traditional Service. Sunday School. “Where Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South, Pastor God's is Nursery is provided during both Brent Someone Special" For mformatioc call worship servke*. Junior church is I-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1K6. for ages five through second grade. Wednesday nights - 6:00 p.m. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. Thursday nights - 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Starting June I - Summer Worship Schedule 8:30 xtn. LIVE! Under the Dome. Junior Church; 9:30 xm. Refreshments; 1000 xm. Traditional Servke. Branham. Pastor Robert Phone 623-5543. Sunday Norton School at 9:45 xm.. Worship 11:00 CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grose Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ QUIMBY I NTTED sible and elevator METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Everyone WOODGROVE BRETHREN xm.. Evening Service at 600 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. love Pastor Ken Vaugh?. 9:30; Church Servke 10.30 xm. (616)945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 BARRY COUNTY a.m.-l I xm.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday School CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml COUNTRY CHAPEL 49058 (269) 945-2938. Minister: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH David Roper. Sen mg (he Needs of Bedford Rd. Dowling Our Neighbors' (Philippian* 2:4) 9275 S Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dunne HOW Dottcn Morrison. Service Times: Please join us Sunday: Bible Class Worship Service 9:45 xm.; Sunday 1000 xm.; Worship 11OO xm.. 600 MAY WE HELP YOU? School 1115 xm. Nursery provided. p.m Wednesday: Bible Class 7.00 Junior church. Youth group. p.m. Claws for all ages. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon ST. CYRIL'S (ATHOUC CHURCH Saturday nights Praise Services 7:30 pm For more information call Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor A the church office. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 xm. J mission of St Rose Cathoik Church. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hasting*. Mkh. 49058 (269) 945-5463. Nel«on E Lurnm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:30 xm. Contemporary Worship. The 900 Servke is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220 The 10: 30 Servke is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nunery is provided during both services. SPECIAL EVENTS: 3mith Mission Trip. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • " Prescriptions'' 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Gordon D. Raymond HIXSON. TENNESSEE - Gordon D. Raymond, age 65. of Hixson, Tennessee, for­ merly of Hopkins and Middleville, passed away Friday, July H, 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Gordon D. Raymond was bom on April 7, 193S in Plainwell, the son of Lester D. and Jessie L. (Campbell) Raymond. He was raised in Hopkins and Middleville and attended schools in Hopkins, graduating in 1956. He was employed at Bradford White Corp, in Middleville from 1956 to 1969. He moved to Tennessee in 1969 to work for Mor-Flo Water Heaters. He retired as an Industrial Executive in 1987. He enjoyed antique farming tractors, trav­ eling. and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca R. Raymond; one son. Scott (Kim) Raymond of Nashville, Tennessee; two daughters, Deann Wheelock, of Nashville, Tennessee, and Dawn Raymond, of Atlanta. Georgia; four grandchildren. Adam Raymond. Jacob Raymond, Kayin Wheelock, Owen Wheelock; one brother. Glenn (Nancy) Raymond of Middleville; one sister. Bonnie (Fred) Williams of Dayton, Ohio; four step­ children. Liesel (Jay)Ritch> of Starkville. Mississippi, Rolston (Kristi) Miller of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Michhela Miller of San Diego, California, Anya Miller of Boulder, Colorado; two step-grandchildren, Cassidy Miller and Andie Miller; many nieces and nephews and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, Lester D. and Jessie L. (Campbell) Raymond and an infant sister. Glenna Jean. A memorial service was held Sunday. July 13. 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Coiner Skinner officiated. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Donald Lee Bird FREEPORT - Donald Lee Bird, age 60, of Freeport, passed away July 12,2003 at home. Donald Lee Bird was bom April 18, 1943 at Hastings, the son of Ivan and Martha (Elliott) Bird. He was raised in Freeport, and attended Freeport schools. Donald was self-employed. He ran his own gravel pit. He was a member of Kingdom Hall in Hastings. Don was an outdoors enthusiast, enjoyed fishing, hunting and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Preceding him in death was his son, Daniel Bird, and his parents, Ivan and Martha Bird. He is survived by one son. Doug (Kelli) Bird of Freeport; one daughter. Dawn (Quentin) Aikens of Alto; four grandchildren, Calynne, Alisha, Daniel, Brandi; one brother, Robert (Terri) Bird of Freeport; three sisters. Jeanette (Jim) Cochran, of Richland, Sherry (Wayne) Fyan of Freeport. Elaine (Rudy) Hunter of Freeport; many nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial will be held Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Leonard Davis officiat­ ing. Visitation will be on Tuesday, one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Richard Warren Clark KINGSTON. OKLAHOMA - Richard Warren Clark, age 81, of Kingston, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at his residence in Kingston. Oklahoma. He was bom June 14.1922 at Benzie County. Michigan to the late Earl Passmore and Hazel Victoria Kreps Clark. Richard was reared in the Traverse City area where he lived for about 35 years. After college, Richard taught school in Detroit for a couple of years then moved to Hastings where he contin­ ued to teach elementary education for 28 years. He married Shirley Ann Weidner on March 17, 1971 in Hastings. Richard was a member of the Kingston Church of Christ and a member of the VFW where he served as chaplin for several years. Mr. Clark played guitar and enjoyed teaching children to play the guitar. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Clark of the home; son. Richard Jay Teske, Arlington, Texas; daughters, Rhonda Hinkelman, Austin Oklahoma and Teresa Eakins of California; four grandchildren. Nathan Howard. Derek Howard, Heather Lynn Teske and John Randal Eakins; and a sister. Lois Hawley, Duncan. Oklahoma. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and one half sister and one half brother. Services were held Friday, July 11. 2003 at the Kingston Church of Christ. Kingston, Oklahoma. Chris Webb and Richard Jay Teske officiated the services. Music was an'anged by the Church of Christ Singers. Interment was in the Kingston Cemetery under the direction of Watts Funeral Home, Kingston. Oklahoma. Casket bearers were Anthony Adams, Derek Howard. Nathan Howard. Roy Jordan, Scott Kordelski and Richard Jay Teske. Honorary casket bearers were Jess Parker and Jack Hendrix. Allen Reid (Chris) Christensen | Allen Reid (Chris) Christensen died Wednesday. July 2, 2003 Allen was bom in Detroit, on July 12, 1928, the son of Peter and Rena Christensen He grew up in Plymouth, working along­ side his father and brother to establish the Christensen’s Plymouth Nursery. After grad­ uating from Plymouth High School in 1946, he enlisted in the Army where he served in the U.S. occupation forces in Japan following World War II. Allen attended Michigan State University where be met his future wife, Rosemary Ellen Sloane. Chris worked for a number of prominent Michigan corporations including Ford Motor Company, at the River Rouge Plant. Lear Seigler, and Lear Jet. He took particular pride in inspecting the gyroscopes used in the Apollo space missions. He got a kick out of knowing that parts upon which be had placed his initials had been left on the moon. Later in life, Chris and Rosemary estab­ lished (a small landscape nursery business) in the Gun Lake area. Chris loved nature, dancing, and great con­ versation. During his retirement years, Chris became a leader in the Rational Recovery program in Hastings. Chris was a noted amateur photographer with a studio above the Jefferson Street Art Gallery. . . He enjoyed nature photography and had a zeal for recording the seasonal changes at Glass Creek. Chris was preceded in death by his wife. Rosemary, his parents Peter and Rena Christensen, and his brother, Leon. He is survived by his sister. Kathryn Tuer, his three daughters. Beth Ann Hull of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Lisa Lynn Leep and her husband Jerry of Martin, and Catherine Sloane Shellenbarger and her husband Michael of Hastings. He is survived by eight granddaughters, Rena Marte, Kami Lee. and Megan Anne Hull; Stephanie Ann, Nicole Elizabeth, and Julia Christine Leep; Jessica Sloane and Colleen Anne Shellenbarger. He is also survived by his grandson and best buddy, Martin Allen Shellenbarger. A memorial service will be held on July 19 at 11 a.m. at Jefferson Street Art Gallery in Hastings. Contributions in memory of Chris may be made to the Audubon Society. Frederick C. Curtiss HASTINGS - Frederick C. Curtiss, age 75, of Hastings, died Monday. July 14, 2003 at his residence. Mr. Curtiss was born on Oct. 9, 1927 at Flint, the son of Roy and Catherine (Thick) Curtiss. He was raised in the Flint area and attend­ ed Flint schools, graduating in 1945 from Flint Central High School. He later attended General Motors Institute. Mr. Curtiss served in the U.S. Navy from Sept. 21, 1945 until Oct. 9, 1948 and then in the Reserves until July 8,1953. He was married to Priscilla A. “Penny” Hanna on Dec. 18. 1946. He was employed 33 years at General Motors Corporation, retiring in 1983 as sen­ ior staff administrator. He moved to Algonquin Lake near Hastings in 1985 from Warren. He was a member of Hastings First Presbyterian Church, former member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Warren and a former member of First Presbyterian Church in Flint. He was a charter member of Warren Elks Lodge #2292. a life member of Elks since 1994, an avid reader and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Mr. Curtiss is survived by a son. Robert (Sharon) Curtiss of Pinckney; daughters, Bethany (John) Hitter of Bergen. New York and Barbara (John) Schambre of Canton; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife Penny on Dec. 24, 1998. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. July 17. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will be at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. VERMONTVILLE - Donald Wetzel. 62. was killed in an accident on his farm Thursday, July 10. Having farmed in Vermontville for the past 35 years. Don was well known and will be greatly missed in the community. Don was a member of the Charlotte con­ gregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Professing his faith since a young boy and instilling in his children a deep reverence for Jehovah God and His Son Jesus Christ and in turn their children, this will be his true legacy. Don was known as a hard working man, generous to all. His concern for his neighbor was rare in today’s fast-paced world. His greatest concern was for his family whom he deeply cherished. Many not literal­ ly his children and grandchildren found his care extended to them as if they were his own. Upon retirement from dairy farming. Don just couldn't completely leave the cows behind. Cow racing then became his passion, putting Vermontville on the map as the home of the world's fastest cow. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gloria; children. Kim (Joel) Dixon, Pam (Mark) Root, Kevin (Lisa) Wetzel, Jeff (Chelsey) Wetzel and Chad Wetzel; grand­ children. Daniel and Jarrod Brooks, Joshua, Dakota and Elizabeth Wetzel and MacKenzie Wetzel; and mother. Donnalee. .Preceding him in death are is son, Nathan; father. Dale; and daughter, Cindy. Services were held at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte on Monday. July 14, 2003. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Wetzel family in care of Kevin Wetzel. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available al www.prayfuneral.com Winton T. “Tubby" Bernier KALAMAZOO - Winton T. Tubby" Bernier, age 87, of Kalamazoo died Saturday, July 12, 2003 at Tendercare of Kalamazoo. Winton was bom March 26,1916 in Ionia, Michigan to Frank H. and Beatrice (Hewitt) Bernier. Winton was united in marriage to Mary Anna Denning on July 10, 1934 in South Bend, Indiana. Mary predeceased Winton on September 24. 1997. He is also preceded in death by his three brothers, twin William B., Frank A. and Samuel Bernier. Survivors include his con, Winton (Martha) Bernier of Kalamazoo; a daughter, Luana (Dave) Furrow of Hastings; foster daughter. Clave) (Stan) Bradley of Kalamazoo; sister. Audrey Ingram of Pinellas Park, Florida; three grandchildren, Lene St. John of Santa Rosa, California, Angelique Fritz of Battle Creek; and Chad Furrow of Hastings; two foster grandchildren, Nikki Ybarra of Grand Rapids and Vincent Bradley of Kalamazoo; a step-granddaughter. Barbara Burgess of Kalamazoo, four great grandchil­ dren and one great great-granddaughter.. Winton was a car salesman throughout the Kalamazoo area for over 40 years having owned Hastings Rambler o< Hastings He was also a Kalamazoo County Deputy Sheriff Drpt. Marine Division for over 37 years. Friends will be received on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the Betzler Funeral Home, Stadium Drive. West of US-131, Kalamazoo. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Please visit Tubby’s personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com where you can read his lifestory, share a memory, make a memo­ rial contribution to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association or order flowers on -line. See OBITUAR continued on page 15 �The Hastings Benner - Thursday. July 17. 2003 - Page 7 Daniel Lee Hammond, Vermontville and Melissa Marie Brown, Hastings. Gerald Duane Norris. Delton and Helen Diane Bender, Delton. Michael Vaughn Reid. Nashville and Selena Ann May Vaughan. Nashville. Jarrod Andrew Maine. Hastings and Chen Mae Baker. Hastings. Charles Ervin Oliver III, Freeport and Mandie Olivia MacLean, Freeport. Stanley Russell Carter Jr., Nashville and Dawn Marie Nichols. Battle Creek. Alan Ashley Bruder. West Branch and Heidi Hope Wright, Hastings. Jeffery Calvin Haley, Nashville and Heather Anne Spitzer, Nashville. James Arnold Fish. Jr., Hickory Comers and Pamela Kay Mcllema, Hickory Comers. Jessie Joe Elliott. Hastings and Melinda Timberiy Bums, Hastings. Ronald Clark Apsey, Hastings and Tiffany Lynne Kares, Hastings. James Lee Foppcma. Ft. Collins, CO and Sherry Ann Sohlstrom, Ft. Collins, CO. David Allan Mitchell, Hastings and Debra Ann Hom. Hastings. Christopher Allen Tossava, Nashville and Rebecca Brown Johnston, Nashville. Jason Christopher Lee. Delton and Amy Mar.e Weller, Delton. Eric Allen McCarty. Cedar Springs and Angela Marie Newsted, Hastings. BOY, Seth Alan, bom at Spectrum Hospital on June 15, 2003 at 6:45 a.m. to Isaac and Barb Bainbridge of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. He is welcomed home by Emma, age 2. Proud grandparents are Doug and Judy Truer of Middleville and Duane and Ann Bainbridge of Middleville. Hospital on June 23, 2003 at 7:30 a.m. to Maggie and Samuel Wilkinson of VanDenburgs celebrated 55th wedding anniversary Jacinto-Moore announce engagement The proud parents of Linsey Moore and Antonio Jacinto are pleased to announce the couple’s engagement Linsey is the daughter of Steve Moore and Linda and George James. She is a 1999 grad­ uate of Hastings High School, and is current­ ly employed as a floral designer at Barlow Florist and coaches the Hastings J.V. Cheer Teams. Antonio is the son of Adolfo and Judith Jacinto. He is also a 1999 graduate of Hastings, and is currently self-employed as owner of J.T. Fencing. A September 6th, 2003 wedding is planned. Cheesemans to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Harold and Yvonne (Dull) Cheeseman of 5180 Bird Road, Hastings were married in Woodbury July 24,1943. Harold and Yvonne have four children, Terry (Joan) Cheeseman of Lowell, Nancy (Basil) Boniface of Delton, Bruce (Sharon) Cheeseman of Missouri and Brian Cheeseman of Hastings; 12 grandchil­ dren and 14 great-grandchildren. No celebra­ tion is planned. Don and Haroldinc Brail celebrated their 50th anniversary in May while on a vacation in Alaska. They were married May 9, 1953 in Parma, Mich. Don and Haroldine have four children: Bob and Deb Brail, Brad and Pam Brail, Liz Brail, and Duane and Dawn Secord. They also have seven grandchildren and one great-grand­ child. Friends are invited to attend an open house celebration on July 6. 2003 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 1009 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings. Fred and Shirlee VanDenburg celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary July 3, 2003. They have four children: Rick Van Denburg, Wes and Robin VanDenburg, Wallace and Sheryl Lee, Michael and Stacey McKee. They have nine grandchildren: Ryan, Joshua, Rocky and Wesley VanDenburg, Derrick, Devin, Dylan, Danielle and Jared McKee. They also have one great-grandchild: Champ VanDenburg. Fred and Shirlee VanDenburg moved to Hastings in 1948. Fred reared from Kellogg’s and Shirlee still works part-time at Hastings Bowl. BOY, Canton Oliver Pederson bom June 20, 2003 at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo to Steve and Melissa (Lester) Pederson. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Logan Robert bom at St. Mary’s Hospital on July 7. 2003 to Eric and Deanna Dietsch « 6:06 a.m. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 1/2 indies long. Proud grandparents are Gary and Marilyn Sawyer of Hastings and Kurt and Janet Dietsch of Rockford. BOY, David James, bom at Hayes Green Beach Hospital of Charlotte, on Friday, June 27, 2003 at 5:15 un. to Michelle Gale and Corey James Kosack-Frizzell of Charlotte. Weighing 11 lbs. 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by his big sister, Elizabeth Maxine Kosack-Frizzell. Proud grandparents are George and Deborah Kosack of Olivet and Howard and Marsha Frizzell of Hastings. BOY, Spurgeon-Keeler will unite in marriage Oct. 11 James Spurgeon ano Elizabeth Spurgeon of Hastings and Mark and Joanne Keeler of Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their children Kristi Spurgeon and Bro wer-Mansh u m to exchange vows Julie Lynn Brower and Jason Roger Manshum will be united in marriage on Sept. 20,2003. The Grand Rapids couple are the children of Jim and Eloise Brower of Wyoming, Michigan, and Roger and Dee Manshum of Lake Odessa. The bride-to-be graduated with a bachelor and master’s degree from Grand Valley State University. The groom-to-be also graduated with a bachelor': degree from Grand Valley State and is pursuing a master's degree from Grand Valley at the present time. Jason is employed by Priority Health in Grand Rapids in the Corporate Communications. Julie is employed by Priority Health in Sales. The wedding will take place at Saint Edward’s Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Grace Watson turns 100 Grace P. Watson will celebrate her lOOtn birthday Saturday, July 19th. Cards and greet­ ings may be sent to Grace P. Watson, c/o Our House, 348 Willitts Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. Erik Keeler. Kristi is a 2001 graduate of Hastings High School and is attending Western Michigan University. She is currently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Erik is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Bradford White of Middleville. An Oct. 11, 2003 wedding is being planned, and the couple will reside in in Hastings. Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Aihsiey Taurean Mahulia, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 11. 2003 at 9:12 a_m. to Tory and Amanda Jones of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Alan Tornas Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 6, 2003 at 5:13 pjn. to Jimmy Rosenberg and Cari Coenen of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Caden Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 9. 2003 at 12:31 a.m. to Rollie and Marie Ferris of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Gabriel James, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 10; 2003 at 12:30 pjn. to Shan a and Craig Cappon of Sunfield. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Samantha Ray-Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 12, 2003 at 1055 a.m. to Jenny and Gary Kellay of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Ashton David, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 18, 2003 at 7:35 pjn. to Stacey Duron and Michael Benson of BOY, Reese James, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 9, 2003 at 8:58 pjn. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kirstyn Marie, bom at Pennock GIRL, Sara Jeanette, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 25. 2003 at 9:59 p.m. lo Amanda Mason and Jeff Nelson of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Brody Douglas, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 23, 2003 at 5:44 a.m. to Ross and Elisa Jackson of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 11 ozs. and 23 inches long. GIRL, Justice Lynn, bom at Penncck Hospital on June 23, 2003 at 8:30 p.m. to Aaron and Michelle Mead of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Ellen Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 23, 2003 at 4:40 p.m. to Melinda (Hare) and Steven Shults of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 18J inches long. Hospital on June 17, 2003 at 7:44 pjn. to Cory Sears and Curtis Cam of Lansing. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Grabriel Blaise, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 12, 2003 at 3:11 pjn. to Kimberly and Brian Weatherly. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, William David, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 16, 2003 at 10:49 a.m. to Debbie and Mike Jensen of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 11.5 oz. and 19 inches long. BOY, Cole Ronald, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 17, 2003 at 7:45 pjn. to James and Gina Clark of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Samantha Leigh, bom at Pennock Hosital on June 20,2003 at 11:57 a.m. to Meg and Dave Johnson of Lake Odessa. Weighing 10 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jordan Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 26. 2003 at 3:04 a.m. to Al and Flora Thornton of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 2003/2004 TREE TRIMMING ANO REMOVAL PROGRAM The City of Hastings, Michigan, is soliciting bids for its annual tree trimming and removal program. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058, until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2003, at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall BOY, Logan Xavier, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 20, 2003 at 1:06 pjn. to Jennifer Reed andJese Pruitt of Portland. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Caleb James, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 25, 2003 at 8:43 p.m. to Sara and Mica Steed of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Payton James, bom at GIRL, Donna Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 24, 2003 al 7:34 a.m. to Kasandra Alexandra and Steven Coe of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long. Pennock FOR SALE BY OWNER 247 Sunset, Dowling be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package "Sealed Bld— 2003/2004 Tree Trimming and Removal." onaio 8 Yean Old. this 2 bedroom. 2 full bath home on Bristol Lake has 75’ of frontage with an awe­ Blough-Packer to wed Sept. 21 Roger and Kristi Blough of Alto. Michigan along with Vicki Sheridan of Middleville. Michigan, Lee and Onalee Packer of Litchfield, Michigan and Valorie Packer of Quincey, Michigan are pleased to annet nee the engagement of their children Michelle Lynn Blough and Timothy Lee Packer. Michelle is a 1992 graduate of Lowell Senior High School. She attended Santa Monica Community College. Michelle works at Marshal] Medical Associates. Tun is a 1988 graduate of Litchfield High School and a Western Michigan graduate of business. Tim is the business owner of Packer Assembly. A September 27. 2003 wedding is being planned. en Mouse „ Poi some view. Hot tub. central air. natural gas, plaster, 2 stall garage extensive landscape. Priced at $189.500 Call 269-758-3370 ge Location on Lovers Lane between Romence & Millham Saturday July 19 10 am - 3 pm At our Portage Location 6666 Lovers Lane Cail (269) 321- 8708 for more information Also Reps on hand from our Battle Creek Location Tuition incentives available only for this event! Make-Overs Salon & Spa Reps on site Door Prizes Chair Massages Braiding Demos Pedicures & more Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • • • • • • All 48 States Vans - Reefers In and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East coast - west coast call vail Free: 866-795-7820 _ �Page 8 - Thursday. July 17. 2CJ3 - The Hastings Banner Main Street Savings Bank on Fourth Avenue is getting a new roof. Horray! Cards are now driving over the new bridge on M-50 on Nash Highway south of Clarksville. The signs may still be direct­ ing traffic on a circuitous route for M-50 east­ bound from Hastings Road south onto Broadway, to Carlton Center Road and then NEWS Depot Day is coming - on Saturday, July 27. on Emerson Street with a big tent for shel­ ter. food on the grounds, free entertainment for hours, the Janie Rodriguez award, raffle drawing and more. There will be singers and dancers for hours in succession the depot interior will be a fascinating place to visit with souvenirs of the dairy industry. The on­ stage presentation will be for the families of those who operated dairies in Lake Odessa. Do you have an embossed milk bottle from one of them, such as Golden Jersey or Gaisers? Would you be willing to lend it for wood laid on the foundation for the previous sidewalks. Those many families who submitted stories for the upcoming Ionia County Family History book may be interested to know that all the text has been submitted to the publish­ ers. Those families whose family initials are from a to I are having their text proofread for any possible errors. The rest will follow. The funds and photographs are in secure hands. The publisher promises that the completed books will be available in late fail. Surely they will be here before Christmas and hope­ fully in November. The 8th Rush Family Reunion was held on Brown Road at the country home of Leslie and Jane Rush Sunday. Nearly 30 attended. Next year’s gathering will be next door at the home of Herb and Bonnie Rush in 2004. Their ancestor. Elisha Rush, was one of the very early settlers in Odessa Township. Lake Odessa area was well represented at the Barry County Fair. Many members of the Lakewood Community 4-H Club are from this area. Leaders Ron and Julie Dingerson were busy with their group's activities along with daylong interest in their daughter and son-in-law at Pennock Hospital. In early evening the word came that their first grand­ son had been bom, weighing 8 lbs 4 ozs. His mother is the former Sarah Dingerson. Most members of the 4-H club bring their campers and use a close area for their weeklong quar­ the day? The Sebewa Center United Methodist Church is holding an ice cream social and a baked goods sale Saturday, July 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. Some of the details for Summer Splash to be held in late august are in place. Again, the community Sunday morning service will be on the lawn of Central UMC. On Saturday there will be a pancake breakfast in Fellowship Hall. All proceeds from the event will be given to the Youth Center on First Street which benefits many youths from the entire community Concerts, boat flotilla, ball games and other fun events will take place on the weekend. The Mokma company of Caledonia has workers on the job on Tupper Lake in evenings and Sundays. The sidewalks were removed totally last week. Pedestrians reach the stores by walking on big sheets of ply­ City of Hastings Department of Public Services 2003 Street Line Painting at Hastings Department of Public Another obit on Tuesday was for Manan Esther Mumaw of Grand Rapids, but until recently a resident of Greenville. She was the widow of Owen Mumaw. who grew up in Lake Odessa. She was bom in Hubbardston in 1910 to William and Mary McGinn and taught school before marriage. She is sur­ vived by seven children, nieces Shirley Brighton and Maureen Cross, nephew Bruce Doty. Her service was set for July 16 at St Charles church in Greenville. Bill Wilson, retired auctioneer, had back surgery last week. Tabitha Landon has been a medical patient in Grand Rapids. The Ionia Community health clinic will be held on Wednesday. July 24 in the basement of Central United Methodist Church. The Channel 8 Weather Bug was rt last week’s sio»y hour at the local library. The children were impressed by the dollar price of the decals on the sides of the Volkswagen. It appeared earlier in the Lake O parade. ters. Request for Bids The City east on M-43 to M-66 and then north again toward Woodbury and the junction of three stale highways. Now we can understand why visitors to Lake Odessa from Grand Rapids found themselves in Woodland. The Tuesday Grand Rapids Press carried the obituaiy of Vincente Parente. 75, former­ ly of Clarksville. He is survived by seven children: Pat, Barb, Chris Blocher, Sharon Olszewski. Vince, Bob and his widow. Patricia. Services were set for Friday. July 18, at Immaculate Heart Church on Plymouth in Grand Rapids. Services is request­ NOTICE THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE SOLID WASTE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. ing eeaisd bids tor its 2003 street line painting program. Bids are duo by 2.00 p.m. on Thursday. July 24, 2003. at Hastings City APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE BAHRY Hal. Proposal forms, bidding requirements and specifications are COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 3" FLOOF OF available from the Office of the City ClerVTreasurer. City of Hastings. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 0M03141 THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED BY r 12th - 3Qth - $20.00 OFF ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for dearcoat finishes Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special 5S0 P.M. ON FRIDAY. JULY 25,2003. Annual City/County SURPLUS AUCTION DATE: To be held Saturday July 26* at 10 am LOCATION: 206 W. Court Sc Hastings (Courts & Law Building Parking Lot) a HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. rA* mile south of State St 269/945-5607 an CEMETERY SEXTON NEEDED The Village ot Nashville is looking lor qualified applicants lor the job of Cemetery Sexton for the Lakeview Cemetery. The current wage is $7,800 per year. Resumes and application shall become the property of the Village of Nashville and will be public Information unless otherwise requested. All resumes shall be held an file for one year and shall only be returned to the applicant at their request. Anyone wishing to apply can contact the Nashville Village Office at 203 N. Main St.. P.O. Box 587, Nashville. Ml 49073. A job description is available at the Office. usoni Surplus County Office Equipment, Computers, Lost & Found, Police seizures, items too numerous to mention. Auctioneer: Bill Medendorp CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given mat the Board of Review of the city of Hastings will convene on July 22nd, 2003, at 9:00 a.m. The board will meet in the Conference Room, City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan, for the purpose of reviewing and correcting clerical errors and mutu­ al mistake of fact. Eligible taxpayers who have not filed their homestead affidavit may do so at this time in person or by letter. Jackie Timmerman City Assessor Birds and Bees Dear Annie: 1 am a 13-year-old girt, and I m becoming very frustrated with my par­ ents. 1 look two different sex-education class­ es in school, and I know a good deal about sex. but my parents have never spoken to me on the topic. Most parents think kids don’t want to hear "the talk," and I’m not exactly overjoyed at the prospect. But I’d like to know my parents’ view of premarital sex. and their rules on dating and parties. How can I behave correctly if they don’t tell me what they expect? Please tell parents: Teenagers want to bear what you have to say, but we don’t want to sit there as if you are reading a bedtime story. Even if we act as if we’re not listening, the message is gening inrough. If we turn our backs and pretend to concentrate on some­ thing else, please don’t stop talking and give up. Or, if that’s too hard, try leaving a couple of sex-education books around with your own notes in the margins. Trust me — well pick it up when you arc out of the house. Oh, one more thing: Avoid statements like, "Well, I first did this and so on. Kids don’t want to think about their parents' sex lives. Actually, we'd rather pretend you don’t have one. It's far less traumatic that way. — Wondering in Texas Dear Texas: You've packed a lot of wisdom in your tetter, and we hope all parents are pay­ ing attention. Most teens receive sex educa­ tion in school and don't need a lecture on the technical aspects of the birds and the bees. What they need is a moral compass. Tell them how you feel about dating, kissing and pre­ marital sex. Let them know what kind of behavior you expect and why. Above all, keep communicating. A caring, observant parent can make a world of difference. No Dutch treat Dear Annie: I am a 70-year-old man, and I have been dating a very attractive 60-year-old lady for the past six months. ’’Irma’’ and I go out twice a week to dinner, plays, movies, and so on. However, not once has Irma offered to pay for a meal or a ticket, nor has she invited me to any event arranged by her. She also has made it clear that we ought to take a trip together and she expects me to pay for every­ thing. This is beginning to irritate me. Irma is very successful in business, and my retire­ ment income is less than a third of what she cams. I already have told her that I cannot afford to treat her to any trips, but I have not worked up the courage to discuss splitting the cost of our dates. In the old days. men. including me. happi­ ly paid for everything, but it is my under­ standing that times have changed and nowa­ days women are expected to pay at least part of the time. Could you tell me the current ground rules? — Hawaii Genl Dear Hawaii: Women, especially those with an income equal to or higher than that of their dates, should alternate treating. If Irma is uncomfortable grabbing the dinner check, she should offer to cook a meal for you at home, or buy tickets in advance of the next event. It is unconscionable that she expects you to pay for everything, knowing that her income is three times yours. Tell Irma that she has become a bit too expensive for your tastes, and you'll have to see less of her. Bring the kids? Dear Annie: Our son is getting married soon. When the RSVPs were returned, we noticed that some people included their chil­ dren in the number of people attending. These children were not invited. What should we do? - Groom’s Mother Dear Mother It is perfectly OK to phone these inconsiderate clods and say, "We're so sorry, but we cannot accommodate your chi>dren at the wedding." If they piotest and say they won't come without the kids, reply, "We ll miss you." (By the way, some bridal couples offer baby-sitting services near the reception.) any "acquaintance" feels entitled to comment on the disproportionate size of your breasts. There is no excuse for making insensitive and rude remarks about one’s physical appear­ ance, height, weight or age, but it is especial­ ly egregious to point out flaws in such an inti­ mate part of one's anatomy. These men appar­ ently feel quite uninhibited around you. Obviously, the discrepancy in your breast size is quite noticeable. However, since you choose not to camouflage your appearance, you must expect a certain number of idiots to express themselves inappropriately. Simply smile and say, "Now why would that be any concern of yours?" and walk away. Sneaking smoke Dear Annie: My husband and I recently bought our first house. Neither of us smokes, but members of our families do. We live in another state, so this is rarely an issue. However, when people visit, they stay for several days. Most of our relatives respect our requests to smoke outside. My husband was reluctant to tell his mother about our rate, however, so during her recent visit, i made sure to inform her. She seemed agreeable, but when I woke up the next morning, the house reeked of state smoke. The smell in the guestroom almost knocked me over. She obviously waited until I had gone to sleep so she could smoke behind my back. My husband refuses to say anything to her, and he has forbidden me to speak up. Am I asking too much to request that she go out­ side? — Smokin' Mad in Virginia Dear Virginia: More worrisome than your mother-in-law’s lack of respect is your hus­ band's lack of support. Tell him if he can’t find a backbone, to make an appointment with a marriage counselor because, honey, you’re going to need it. Snacking In church Dear Annie: I attend church every Sunday and have noticed that more and more people eat all kinds of things during the service. Many of the children are fed candy, which means noisy wrappers, as well as sticky fin­ gers on the backs of the pews and half-eaten candy stuck to the floor. Once 1 saw a mother hand her young child a dripping ice cream cone. I also have been to church weddings where the adults drink soda during the cere­ mony. I am only 24 years old, and 1 find this behavior inappropriate. Surely everyone, young or old. can manage to go without food, drink and candy long enough to get through a church service. — No Food Allowed in Illinois Dear *llinois: Most parents give children candy in order to keep them quiet, although it often has the opposite effect And while a throat lozenge or a small, unob­ trusive piece of candy is OK, please, folks, knock off the munching, crunching and slurp­ ing. It’s never too early to teach a child prop­ er behavior, and it helps when the parents set a good example. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre- ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. Size matters THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 6ZZZ OPEN HOUSE toiois/t our. ffe/i/u/a Garter Congratulations, God Speed & Future Success! Dear Annie: 1 am an older woman whose breasts are of unequal size. I have had many years to adjust to this fact about myself, and 1 am quite comfortable with my body "as is." I do not feel a need to enhance my lesser side. That said, I find it rude in the extreme when an acquaintance (always a man) feels it necessary to point out my state of inequality. ("Did you know that ...?") One man even ventured a guess as to my two different cup sizes. When I express displeasure with this unwanted attention, I am told it is meant as a joke, that I am "too sensitive" or that the speaker is "only telling the truth." I can assure you 1 don’t wear revealing clothing or in any way solicit these remarks. Isn't it bad manners to call attention to another's anomalies? What can I say that would make it clear how inap­ propriate 1 find this? — ’ust the Way I Am Dear Just: We re trying to figure out why N You're Not Driving For Covenant, 1 Then You're Not Driving J Oj^ner Operators Lease Purchase Experienced Drivers Solos • Teams Graduate Students COVB4ANT TRAMPORT J 1-8M-MOR6RAY SI (1-8M-667-3729) § �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 17. 2003 - P*je 9 Barry County at the dawn of the 20th Century By Joyce Weinbrecht The follow ing scries of essays were written io give an overview of Barry County villages in the 1900s. B*rry County entered the 2^th century with many things in place. Electricity was already available. Telephones were becoming part of the life in the city and the villages and the automobile was becoming a more familiar sight on the roads of the county, many of which were little more than two tracks and most roads and streets were dusty in dry weather, muddy in wet weather and frozen ruts in cold weather. The county had two railroads. The Grand River Valley/Michigan Central, which ran from Grand Rapids to Jackson and connected with Detroit It had been built in 1867. The C.K.&S. (Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw ran from Kalamazoo to Woodbury and had been built in 1887. It connected with the Detroit. Lansing and Northern, later the Pert Marquette and currently the CSX Railroad. The Michigan Lake Shore Railroad cut through a comer of Prairieville Township at the point where Doster was built. The Pere Marquette had a line from Lowell to Freeport at the beginning of the century. As automobiles began to take over trans­ porting people and trucks began hauling freight, some other changes were made. Blacksmith shops and livery stables, a part of every village, hamlet and the city of Hastings, began to be replaced by gas stations and garages. Today. (1999) these are being replaced by self serve gas pumps and mini­ malls w here the customer can purchase many different items, both for the car and for the person. In 1908. when Ford began to produce Model T and sell them for $850. 15 million were sold in the next 20 years. Other makes of cars soon followed this example and soon the automobile was no longer a luxury item but became a necessity. This called for better roads anti Barry County had Philip T. Colgrove, an attorney who came to Hastings in 1880. He had been the catcher for the Hastings ball team and was known as a “crack player." He was elected to the Michigan Senate in 1888 and served until 1890. He became interested in improving of the roads in Barry Count)' and in the State of Michigan. He became an aggressive member and president of the Michigan Good Roads Association. This organization was an out­ reach of the League of American Wheelmen, who were an organization of bicycle riders. The League of American Wheelmen lob­ bied for and was able to get the Michigan State Highway Department started. Colgrove was president of the Michigan Good Roads Association, for 25 years, until his death in 1930. He prepared the “Covert Act,” under which thousands of miles of good roads were constructed in the county and in the stale. The road we now know as M-43 was called Colgrove Trail after him. In 1896. rural free delivery of mail was inaugurated by the federal government. By 1900, most of the post offices in the county had RFD. At first the mail was delivered by horse and wagon. Then automobiles and trucks became the vehicles of mail delivery and remain so today. In 1900, in addition to the City of Hastings there were about 40 post offices located in the villages, hamlets and country stores. After RFD came into being, many of the smaller post offices were closed and the mail was delivered by carriers from a nearby area. Currently (1999) there are nine post offices, with eight having rural delivery. They are Hastings, Cloverdale (no rural delivery here), Delton, Dowling. Freeport, Hickory Comers, Nashville. Middleville, and Woodland, and the routes have grown in length with the growth of the county in rural areas. At the beginning of the 20th century. 1900, there was one city, that of Hastings, and 36 villages, hamlets or comer stores recorded on the plat maps. There very well could have been others. There were several that had dis­ appeared before the tum-of-the century, leav­ ing very little trace of their being. In Assyria Township, Assyria Center, which was a bustling business center, had a store, church, school and other businesses, as well as a post office. The post office was closed in 1937. There still remains evidence that the center existed, as there is still a coun­ try store there. The church is a private dwelling now. The hamlet of Ceylon was located on the Assyria and Maple Grove townline. There was a saw mill, a grist mill and a post office. Ceylon had a doctor’s office, with an infir­ mary above it and a general store as well as a blacksmith shop and a cluster of homes. The post office closed in 1903 when rural free delivery began and the hamlet disappeared. There is no evidence that it ever existed cm this spot in 1999. Baltimore Township has Dowling, which became a village. In the early 1900s, a post office was built and there was a general store. The post office has been moved several times and they have rural delivery, plans to enlarge this post office are being discussed as they enter the year 2000 as the volume of business has increased in recent years. The Dowling Comer Store is still there as are several other businesses and they have a library. Pritchardville had a saw mill, a grist mill, a blacksmith shop and a general store. They also had a pdst office, which was closed in 1903. Today there is very little evidence that Pritchardville existed. Pritchardville was once a stagecoach stop. There was also a store and post office locat­ ed on Highbank Creek. This post office and store closed in 1903 when rural free delivery began to serve its customers. In Barry Township there was the village of Hickory Comers, one of the earliest settle­ ments in Barry County. It was a very busy vil­ lage with all the services a small town and surrounding area could need. Hickory Comers is still a busy village today. It has one of the oldest Masonic halls in the county. They still have a full service post office with rural delivery, a fire department, a service sta­ tion and convenience store a very good restaurant and antique store and two church­ Delton. The tourist business is still good there. They have Bernard Museum just west of town, which was once a hospital and then when Dr. Bernard retired from active practice he made it into a museum, which is now well established and tells the story of the area very well. Carlton Township had several hamlets and post offices. Carlton Center was an active place, with a general store, a Grange Store, a school, a church, Carlton Township Hall. Carlton Grange Hall, a garage and a cluster of homes. The post office was discontinued in 1903, giving way to rural delivery. However, Carlton Center continued on with business as usual. . In 1956, Michigan Route #43 was rebuilt and came from Woodland through Carlton Center, making some significant changes. The Grange hall was tom down and rebuilt east of me village. The church was moved to Charlton Park. The Seventh Day Adventist Church is still standing, but is privately owned and no longer serves as a church. The school was consolidated with what is now the Lakewood School system and the town hall business moved to another site, leaving the old building to become one of Barry County’s historic spots. You can still find Carlton Center on Route #43. There is still a garage there. The historic town hall remains and the school house is now a private dwelling. The store building is still there, but it also is used as a private dwelling now. Carlton had two other hamlets and post offices at the beginning of the 1900s. There was Gerkey, located on Section Number 12. which lost its post office in 1902. The Cheney School was on this spot and was kept open until 1937 when it consolidated with Woodland Township School. O’Donnell pest office was located on the town line between Carlton and Irving town­ ships. There was a general store there, operat­ ed by John E. Edwards. This post office was closed in 1902, also as the result of rural delivery. The store then closed also. Castleton Township had a post office called Merritt at one time, but it didn’t last into the 1900s. There is no evidence that it ever exist­ ed there. *' Dowling The hamlet of Barryvillc was a very busy place until the Grand River Valley/ Michigan Central Railroad came through the area, but not through Barryville. The saw mill kept quite a few people busy there. The Methodist church and the Barryville Cemetery still mark the spot. Two other hamlets were operating prior to 1900, Thomapple Lake Station and Meadville Post Office, both of which can»e into service following the coming out of the railroad through the area. However, neither lasted into the 1900s. Cole’s Resort was very active however, and the spot where it was can still be identified even though the hotel burned to . the ground and the dance hall, later a skating. rink, has recently been tom down. To be continued. The Del House - Delton es. Delton remains a very active community, with a high school, elementary school and middle school. They have a bank, a large and successful food market, a hardware store, doctors, garages, a car dealer, a post office, a library, a drug store, a funeral home, several restaurants, and several other businesses. The Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad enhanced the development of Delton bringing it tourist business and moving the products grown there to market and bringing in the merchandise from the outside world at a rea­ sonable freight rate. M-43 has helped in bringing people to HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1-92 HASTINGS TOWNSHIP PENSION PLAN ORDINANCE An Ordinance to amend Section 3 of the Pension Plan Ordinance. Ordinance No 1-92; and to pro­ VWt ALLTEL at MN of Mm locattonr | Atbwi»4 Agot» |Erworrent ottorj at these tocatrn may vide an effective date for said amendment and to repeal parts of said Ordinance No 1-92. in conflict herewith. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. 5275 Beckley Rd san (269) 97Q- 7000 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS SECTION 1 ?tainwoll 5429 Northland Di. (616) 364-1337 Grand Raaids 2843 East Pans Aw Amendment to Section 3 of the Hastings Charter Township Pension Plan Ordinance to include all ■ employees who make $450 00 per year The section shall read as follows Section 3 The annuity or pension plans created, established and contracted for under the Ordinance shall cover each person with the 'oliowing classes o' officers and employees SE (616) 940-0985 Kalamazoo 5021 W Main S (269)344-7832 5461 GUI Road. Ste C (269)342-6655 AH members of the Township Board 2675 Henry Sl Ste D (231)755-6411 11 EEEEGHYEJ2ATE This Ordinance shall take effect upon the date of its publication following its adoption by tt»e Hastings SIB M (269)323 7500 Township Board HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Bonnie L Cruttenoen. Clerk 885 River Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-9690 3551 AtomeRd NW (616) 785-5001 Coldwater (517)279-1875 ComttockPart (616) 785-1009 (269) 639-1541 ABC Warehouse •Mwatjawefnaeccn Witeiess Wcxid (269)660-0495 Grandville (616)667-^950 (6161393-6218 (616)975-7164 Holland infinity Wireless (616)355-2801 (616)396-1550 Great Lakes Cellular (231)737-2355 (269)983-7000 Grand Hawn ' In , Oh . Cellular (616)842-7171 I-0034 AH Towns.up employees whese compensation is more than $450 00 per year. SECTION 2005N<le$Rd (269)983-4999 (269)979-5520 Great Lakes Cellular (616) 791-8800 VandenBerg Stereo (616)399-5155 Cellular (231)744-7171 GmlUtes Cellular (231)893-6300 �P«0« 10 - Thursday. July 17. 7003 - The Hating, Banner Pick-up gives pick-me-up to Relay for Life event Look both ways before crossing these streets Delton’s John Watson in the number 85 car, and Hastings' Robert Fleury (top) show oft their different ideas of how to ciear the bumps in the road at the Autocross Tuesday night at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Don Rose smashes his Dodge Ram decorated with Amber's All-Stars into a pile of other pick-ups Monday night at the demo­ lition derby. (Photo by Brett Bremer) , by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Cars and trucks with busted out wind­ shields and covered with twisted metal and mud might seem like a good place to promote SADD or MADD. but Don Rose used his truck in the demolition derby at the Barry County Fair Monday night to promote a cause much closer to his heart. “Two years ago we lost our granddaughter He’s okay. Jason Parks of Hastings lets the crowd know how he's doing after climbing from his overturned car Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Autocross results SJO Productions Autocross Results Tuesday July, 15 at the Barry Co. Fair 4 cylinder Main Event results Place: driver, hometown 1st: Dennis Huffman. Wayland 2nd: Angela Boger. Hastings 3rd: John Prinn, Vermontville 4ih: Jennifer Graham. Holland DNF: Robert Fleury. Hastings Hastings DNF: Ja^on Parks. DNF: John Watson. Delton Middleville DNF: Ben Forbes. DNF: Jeff Frick. Hudsonville DNF: Ben Vandenvedgc, Holland 6 cylinder Main Event results West Olive 1st: Mike DeJonge. 2nd: Maik Alferink. Holland 3rd: Chad Keizer. Hastings 4th: Dick Lodenstein. Hopkins 5th: Adam Parish. Sunfield DNF: Wayne Nicholson. Hastings DNF; Jake Miller. Hastings DNF: Del Craven. Hastings DNF: Chad Raigh. Vermontville DNF: Mike Haskin. Sunfield Freeport Fire Chief Jim Yarger cele­ brates with the trophy after winning a special Autocross event Tuesday night between two cars from the Freeport Fire Department and an opponent from the Orangeville Fire Department. to Leukemia,'' said Rose. Rose's Dodge pick-up truck was decorated with stars Monday night. Inside each star was the signature of one of “Amber’s All-Stars”, members of a team participating in this year’s Relay for Life. “I figured it was a good thing to do this year." said Rose, who was one of the figures instrumental in getting the truck heat of the demolition derby started here in Barry County. "I’ve never been hit so hard in my whole life,” said Rose of the first time he was in a truck derby. He’s been involved in demolition derbies for 33 years. “It’s a lot more fun," said Rose of the truck derbies. “It takes a lot more safety precau­ tions.” Rose has two grandchildren helping him prepare a car this week for Saturday’s demo­ lition derby at the fair grounds. “Trucks take about two weeks to get ready. Cars take three or four days. I started on the car today," he said Wednesday. Rose, a cancer survivor himself, also lost his mom and dad each to the disease. "This is nothing new. We’re just trying to get a grasp on it. trying to get it under control. I’m sure it won’t happen in my life time. All we can do is keep working." This year’s Relay for Life is set for August 8 and 9 at Tyden Park in Hastings, from 3 p.m. ‘til 3 p.m. Rose is one of the featured survivors on this year’s survivor calendars, which are available for a donation at the Relay for Life booth in the fair’s expo center. “We’re just trying to get awareness out,” said Donna Long, who was the event organiz­ er in 2002, “and collect donations for cancer research and ocher resources." Survivors are a big part of the Relay for Life events. At 8 p.m. Friday the event tests its Survivor Lap. “As they complete their lap everyone joins in.” said Long, “giving them high fives and cheering them on. We make ’em feel like heroes." “If anycix: knows a survivor, we would like to invi’e them to that ceremony.” said Long, “and ttev can contact John DeLaat at (269) 945-3653. A Luminary Ceremony follows at 9:30 p.m. Friday, as luminaries glow along the path with the names of those who have fallen Some of the competitors in Monday night's demolition derby foiind that the walls could be as dangerous a foe as any of the other care coming at them. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Donna Leng holds down the fort at the Relay for Life booth in the Barry County Expo center on Wednesday afternoon. This year’s Rely for Life event is set for August 8 and 9 at Tyden Park. to the disease. “Last year we had about 2,000 of them," said Long. “We read off every name, and they slay lit all nigh’ long." Names can be added for a $10 donation. “Some of it’s very serious." said Long. “The rest of it’s just plain fun.” ‘Wow, that’s strange,’ I thought to myself Lois of hoi leads, or other ideas for news siones often times turn out to be nothing more than someone or some group looking to place a free ad. After a while, in the summer, some of those things start to look more appealing than 'hey did when there were basketball, football, cross-country, swimming... and lhe rest of the lisi of high school sports lo cover around the county. Thai’s what it seemed like going to the Monday edition of the demolition derby was going to be. Is demolition derby really a sport? I suppose demolition derby is to NASCAR as fooseoall is to soccer, but I swear I’ve seen fooseball championships run across major sporting news channels on TV. Taking pictures of the demolition derby and getting them in this week’s paper seemed like basically just doing a link ad for Saturday's event at the fair. Thank goodness I found a good story to go along with all the crashing and smashing. Some people are a modest, or humble, or just don’t see what all the fuss is about. Stub Allerding. the local softball player who was inducted into the state hall of fame a few months back was a perfect example. A great ball player, with a great story to tell, who just free publicity, they’re all for it. the month in the paper each month”, I woulddidn't think he needed ill the fuss. If I went to McDonald’s and said, “Hey I n’t expect them to say “No. That’s for us to Companies though usually don’t work that way. If someone is going to give them some want to put a big picture of your employee of know." < Donations go to the American Cancer Society for cancer research and other related resources, more information can be obtained by visiting the Relay for Life booth in the Expo Center during the remainder of the Barry County Fair. That’s why I didn’t get what happened at the end of the demolition derby on Monday. I went up to one of lhe event organizers as she was putting away her things and asked if I could copy down her list of competitors, their hometowns, and car numbers so I could iden­ tify them in photographs and try and get a hold of a couple of them for stories. She gave me a really funny look and said. “No. No. These are ours.” I just stood there stunned as she hurriedly packed her papers up into a binder. I would have like to have all the results, just like are on these pages for the Autocross. 1 would have liked to identified all the local driven in their cars. Other than that lhe derby was great. I’d rather be at a football game, or a girls' basket­ ball game, or a swim meet, but derbies are fun to see once or twice a year. So, if you’re headed out Saturday, have firn. Oh. and if you plan to sit close enough to breathe in the exhaust, don't wear a white shirt. You learn something everyday. �Th* Meeting* Barner - Thursday, duty 17.2003 - Page 11 Freeport Hall of Fame inducts a second fab five Before Dick Durkee, softbali games in Freeport were held in a pasture located near the sawmill in town. Durkee was instrumental in obtaining lhe land and building the ball fields where the Freeport Recreation Association held its sec­ ond Fastpitch Softball Hall of Faroe induction ceremony on Saturday. For the second year in a row. five members were honored including Durkee, Mary Jane Blough. Emmett Gless. Dale Geiger, and John Leary. Durkee raised money for the fields by holding dances and chicken suppers at the ODD Fellows Hall, and helped fund the fields’ concession stand, lighting system, and backstop. He used to announce games at the field, as well as manage the field improve­ ments and the concession stand. Durkee was this year’s honoree for merito­ It was some what of a family affair Saturday at the Freeport Fastpitch Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday. Mary Jane Blough (center) was the only inductee able to attend the event Eldred Durkee (from left) accepted for his father Dick Durkee. Lee Geiger accepted for her husband Dale Geiger. Tom Gless accepted for his father Emmett Mary Case accepted for her father John Leary. rious service. The induction ceremony was the center point of the weekend’s Class D and E fast­ pitch softball tournament and was immediate­ ly followed by a exhibition, game between two girls’ 14-and-under teams, one from Middleville and one from the Wayland area. Blough told the young girls' before the start of their ganx to stick with lhe game. “You too can be playing when you’re 74.” said Blough. , Blough is the first woman inducted into the THB FIRM R A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINEDJflaLLBEJJSED-EQflJIHALPUR: gQSE^ Pl FA8f CONTACT QUH OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHfTARYDUTY MORTGAGE-SALE hail. She started playing the game of fastpitch when she was 15, and competed in Freeport during her high school days. Blough continued playing ball as she moved around the state after high school, from Brighton to Northville. She moved back to Hastings in 1969. and got back into the action in 1971 playing with Purolater The first woman inducted into the Courier. D & W Builders. Mulvihill Olds. Freeport Fastpitch Hall of Fame. Mary Shamrock Tavern, and H & H Plumbing Jane Blough, stands in front of Rich teams. One season she was awarded the Kunde and looks towards the dugout Freeport MVP trophy. telling the teams of 14-and-under girts to In 1998, Blough began playing Co-ed stick with the game of softball. Maybe slow-pitch in the 55-and-older league in they too can still be playing at the age of Grand Rapids, then in 2002 joined lhe » • • Michigan Mavericks. In 2005 The tatel ^4*:.* • - ■ • Manufacturing team and was pan of many brought home the gold medal from the senior district and regional championships. Olympics in Virginia. Over the years, Geiger was an instrumental Blough was the only inductee able to part of Woodland athletics, keeping the bas­ attend the weekend's event. ketball time clock. He also donated time as an Leary, who was out of town on vacation umpire for youth teams. during lhe event, was inducted in the spon­ Gless was the lone pitcher inducted this sorship category. year. He owned and ran Leary’s Sport Center for A southpaw, he played in Alto with the Aho many years, and sponsored numerous softball Merchants until he went into the service in teams and players. 1944. Leary donated money to many athletic Later he played for the Moose in Lowell, as teams and individuals to help further the sport well as in Freeport. of softball, and other sports as well. “Gless stood just 5’4 as an adult, but stood Geiger was a competitor in softball in the tall on the mound winning many games," said 50’s when he played for the Lions Chib of Don Bowers, the master of ceremonies on the Woodland, a team that went 39-3 one year. afternoon. In the early 70’s he came to the Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kris E. King, a single woman, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated March 8, 2002 and recorded March 28. 2002 in 1077305, document number Records. There is claimed to £e due on such Barry County mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred Eleven and 18/100 Dollars ($113,211.18) including interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of th* Stat* of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, el public venue at the Bany County Courthouse m Hating, in Bany County. Metagan al 1«) p.m. on August 21. 1003. The premiMe are locMd in the Towrwhtp of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are OeecnOed as: Beginning at North Comer o< section 23 Town 3 North. Range 8 West, lor point ol beginning: thence South 28 degrees. 44 minutes. West 1320.9 leet. thence North 89 degrees. 58 minutes 03 seconds East 332 66 leet: thence North 28 degrees 22 min­ utes 22 seconds. Eeel 1320.71 test, thence West 331.75 test to point ol beginning. The redemption period she, be 8 months from the date ol such sate, unless the property « deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324ia. In which esse the redemption period she, be 30 days from the date oltte sate. Theloredosmg mortgagee can rescind the sale In lhe event a 3rd party buys the property and there la a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated July 17, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Amertqueet Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Hastings’ schools release official info on Tay-to-Play’ Due to cuts in state funding for schools in the 2003-04 school year, the Hastings .• ura School System will be implementing a “Payto-Participate" plan for Hastings High School and Hastings Middle School student athletes with the start of the 2003 fall season. The fee for High School athletes is $75 per sport for each student to a maximum of $200 for the school year because of the gift that the Hastings Athletic Boosters are giving to the Hastings Area Schools. The fee for Middle School athletes is $50 per sport for each student to a maximum of $125 for the school year because of the gift that the Hastings Athletic Boosters are giving to the Hastings Area Schools. There will be a cap of $300 per household for all student athletes during the 2003-04 school year. Financial assistance for student athletes will be available and eligibility will be deter­ mined utilizing the federal free and reduced price school meal criteria established by the United States Department of Agriculture. Application forms are available in the High School and Middle School offices, and at the Administration Office, 232 West Grand. For High School athletes, checks or money orders made payable to the Hastings Area School System for the appropriate fee may be mailed in or brought to the school office between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting immediately. All pay­ menu must be submitted by August 7 for golf and August 11 for all other Fall sports, or stu­ dents won’t be allowed to start practices. Applications for financial assistance must be submitted to the school office on or before August 1 in order to receive consideration. Hastings Middle School students will receive information about the deadlines for their sports when classes start on September 4. Persons with questions about the "Pay-toParticipate" plan can contact the High School office at (269) 948-4409. For the school's record keeping each athlete will be required to have a registration form filled out and on file with the offices prior to the start of the season. Parents of all high school student athlete? are urged to attend a parent meeting held on August 19, in the high school gym at 7 pjn. Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rte No. 214.0815 Pub: 7/17 -8714 TOT ffflM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A OEBt ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USFD FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AcmEMaJMrDinY. IMORTPAGE HALE ttone of a certain mortgage executed on June 19, Default has been made In the conditions ol a mortgage made by Patrick CoAns and Sheila gage war recorded to the office of the Regtater of courns. nusoano ana wire, to Mongage electronic Registration Systems. inc., mortgagee, dated July 23. 2002 and recorded July 25, 2002 in document number 1084373. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Four and 0'100 Dotiare ($126,874) includ­ ing interest at the rate of 10.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wffi be foreclosed by a sate of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part al them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County, Michigan at 1X» pro. on July 31,2003. The premises are located In the 'Wage of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as : That Part of The Northwest IM of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Described as Begriting at too Southwest Comer of Lot 2. Block 61 AC. Wilson ptat of the VOage of Mtodlevifle Plat described in Warranty deed . dated 3-5-91 , Uber 149. Page 152 and warranty deed dated 12 -11-74 . Uber 366, Page 613 of said section; NQTCE OF MQRTQAftF FORFfil DRURF MIF Defauk having been made in toe contS2000, by Roger E. Revette and Suzann Revette, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and which mort­ Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 20. 2000, a* Document No. 1045764 (toe 'Mortgage'), and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by foe Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and no/100 Dofiars (8118316.00), as of the date thie notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any pert of foe debt, eecured by foe Mortgage, and foe power of sate in foe Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE tS HEREBY GIVEN foot on Thursday, August 14, 2003. at 100 o'clock to foe afternoon, at foe Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Bany. there w« be ottered tor aato end aoto to too highest bidder, at pubfic sale, tor the purpose tor satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal coats and expenses of sate, certain property located in Barry County. thence North 159.5 feet. along the West me of said Lot 2 and it’s extension ; thence East 132.0 Michigan, oesenoeo n me Mortgage as resows. A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTH­ leaf ParaJtei with the South bne of said Lot 2; thence South 159.5 feet Parafielwtih the West fine of said Lot 2; thence West 132.0 feet to the Place EAST IM OF SECTION 33, TOWN 4 NORTH. of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys ths property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 26. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 207.0962 PUB: 6/26-7/24 RA/4GE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENC­ ING AT THE NORTH IM CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 19'49* EAST 1321JS FEET ALONG NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33: THENCE 00 SOUTH DEGREES ST 4T WEST 673.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1M OF SAID SECTION 33 TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 57' 4T WEST. 220.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02’ 13* WEST. 231.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 57' 4F. EAST 220.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 02* 13° EAST. 231.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A PRIVATE EASEMENT APPURTENANT THERETO INGRESS. FOR EGRESS. AND PUBUC UTILITY PURPOSES FOR Man, BUTTERFLY LANE. DESCRIBED SEPARATELY. Notice of Mortgage Foredoeuro Sale THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth N. Morand, a single man (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank successor By merger arxi/cr name change to Great Lakes National Bank Michigan as successor by merger to Great Lakes Bancorp, Mortgagee, dated July 31, 1997, and record­ ed on September 9, 1997 In document 1001333 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTYTHREE AND 757100 dollars ($31,723.75). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and ths statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prerSses. or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan at 1.-00 p.m.. on August 21,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66 of Steven's Wooded Acres, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 31. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 304C0 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 ‘ File 8990809450 Team F (8/7) 0BM3777 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Berry County Planing Commission wiM conduct a puttie hearing for the tok DESCRIPTION OF BUTTERFLY LANE: A STRIP OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1M OF SECTION 33. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. 66 FEET WIDE. 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A towmg Special Uee Permits Case Number SP-11-2003 - Fobert Dator (eppttcenf); Sam McCormick (owner). Location: 2696 Piter Rd., in Section 2 ol Barry Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use perm* lor a home occupation (l e. boat repair) in the AR zoning dis­ CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING tort. MEETING DATE: July 29, 2001. TME: TWpjn. PLACE: Community Room in th* Courts &Law Butidtog at 206 West Court St.. Heatings. Mkhigen. Site inspections of the above described properties wifi be completed by th* Planning Commission mem­ DEGREES ST 4F WEST 893.00 FEET ALONG bers before the day of the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wH be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The special use appfication(s) is/are available kx public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Mfchigen 49058 during the hours of 8 aro. to 5 pm. (ciosod between 12-1 pro). Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planrung Office at (269) 945-1290 lor further infor­ mation. The County of Bany wifi provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials be-ng considered at th* meeting to tndrvidueis with diaabftties at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuate with disabilities requir­ ing auxiliary axis or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or celling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1264. Debbie S. Smith. Bany County Clerk ■mw AT THE NORTH IM CORNER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 19’ 4T EAST, 1321J9 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE 0C SOUTH THE EAST UNE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1M OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02* ST WEST, 231.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID CENTERLINE. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 5T 4T EAST. 440.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHER­ LY 110.17 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 549.95. THE CENTRAL OF ANGLE WHICH IS 11 DEGREES 28’ 41* ANO THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTHERLY 110.17 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, IHE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 549.95 FEET, THE CENTRAL ANGLE OF WHICH IS 11 DEGREES 28' 41'. AND CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NC^TH 04 DEGREES 48’ 34' WEST. 109.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES ST 4T EAST. 231.00 FEET TO THE NORTH UNE OF SAID SECTION AND THE END OF SAID CENTERLINE Commonly known as Lot C Butterfly □re, Mddtevffie, Michigan. * The length of the redemption period will be aix (6) months from the date of the sate, untoes determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, to which case foe redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Dated: July 17,2003 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L Purkey. Esq. SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting July 1, 2003 et 7:00 p.m. AH board members present Also 16 citizens and guests. Dept, reports received Correspondence read. Approved MTA seminar expenses Approved 4 perk signs. Discussion on fire dept open house Approved boat renal request Support Bany County Farmland Preservation Program. Bitts read and approved Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested to by; Linda Blackmore. Supervisor OMOtaa Mfltor. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. PX.C. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (8/7) �Page 12 - Thursday, July 17. 2003 — The Hastings Banner BISD sponsors career exploration program Eleven teen-agers from Barry County schools recently participated in a five-week Horticultural Work Experience program. The program, sponsored by the Bany Intermediate School District, taught youths ranging in age from 14 to 18 how to improve their math, reading and work readiness skills. It also provided them work experience per­ forming landscape planning, implementing landscape plans and caring for plants, and gave them an opportunity to explore various careers and do some job shadowing. The teens explored careers through visiting job sites and doing hands-on activities. The careers students were exposed to varied, but many were agriscience-related. Field trips included visits to Kellogg Community College's Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings. J-Ad Graphics (publishers of the Reminder. Banner and several other newspa­ pers), the Hastings Flower Shop. Bull Creek Veterinary Clinic, and Michigan State University's horticultural gardens and botan­ ical gardens. ’These trips offered students hands-on experiences with people in the field." instruc­ tor Carrie Ctrl raid. “We looked at job skills, wages, benefits and educational requirements needed in each career." Program participants received work expe­ rience primarily through landscape projects and landscape maintenance. “We were team­ ing by doing." Carl said. Students performed landscaping projects at the Hastings Elks Club. Green Gables Haven. Hastings High School. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and ti*e BISD. Lanscape maintenance was performed at the BISD. Bob King Park. l>dcn Park, Fish Hatchery Park, and four Hastings schools — Northeastern, Southeastern, Central and Hastings Middle School. In class, students discussed realistic career choices, the skills needed for certain jobs, and Gie importance of setting educational goals. They researched careers on the com­ puter, watclxd career videos, and participated in life skills activities. Students also practiced leadership and team-building skills through representatives of Highfield’s Rope Course, and learned about operating power machin­ ery through Chad and Dad's Power Equipment. During the program the students acquired basic horticultural skills while gaining knowledge of other careers and gaining knowledge of the environment, particularly plants. The Horticultural Work Experience pro­ gram was coordinated by Vai Eavey under the direction of James Hund, Bany Intermediate School District Superintendent The classes were taught by certified teachers Jill Carter and Carl. The program started June 9 and ended July 10. It met five days a week from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Students participating included Brandon Aspinall. Jonathan Britten, Allen Furrow, Amanda Gahan, ’ason Hudson, Wyatt McLeod, Bud McMellen, John Oliver, Stacy Richards, Jamie Vanstee and Paul Brandon Aspinall looks at some of the many different types of plants at the MSU horticultural gardens. Students in the program plant oak trees at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute as part of hands-on learning about horticulture and the environment. One of the landscaping projects was at Green Gables Haven, a shelter tor domes­ tic violence victims being opened in Hastings. Jonathan Britten (left) and Wyatt McLeod are pictured at the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden at MSU. Landscaping the back yard of the Elks Club in Hastings was one of the projects undertaken by the students. r Vaughan. At Hastings Flower Shop, students learned about the floral industy and were instructed on flower arranging tech­ niques. Representatives of Highfield's Ropes Course taught program participants leadership and team building skills. Some of the program participants included (from left) Paul Vaughan, Wyatt McLeod, Brandon Aspinall. Jonathan Britten, Jason Hudson. Bud McMellen, Stacy Richards and Amanda Gahan 4 A tour of J-Ad Graphics included an introduction to how pages of newspapers are produced. �lhe Hastings Banner - Thursday. JUy 17. 2003 - Psge 13 City’s fire runs up almost 50 percent by Susan Temere Staff Writer The Hastings Fire Department responded to almost 50 percent more fire calls from Jan. 1 through June 30 than last year. Fire Chief Roger Caris said there was not any one, reason for the increase, but the department had more grass fires and storms that produced downed wires and other emer­ gency conditions than lhe previous year. The total runs for the 2003 sc month peri­ od was 199. with 77 in the city and 122 in rural areas. And Caris said cm July 4, the day of lhe 70 mph winds, lhe firefighters spent two and half hours handling 39 alarms. In other business Monday evening, the city council: • Heard the first reading of a proposed ordi­ nance to prohibit outdoor wood boilers in all districts because of the close proximity of buildings and homes in the city. • Had the first reading of a proposed ordi­ nance to amend the zoning map of the city to rezone 915 East Railroad St. from D-2 Industrial to A-O Apartment-Office. • Adopted a resolution authorizing seven more street lights located at Barfield Drive from south Dibble Street to Star School Road. • Heard a report that Ed Hoffman, city ordi­ nance code enforcer, has 35 active com­ plaints. • Considered the lease agreement of Lakeland Boatworks Inc. for space at the Hastings incubator building. Lakeland Boat works is owned by Joe Rahn, who resigned earlier this month as the city’s eco­ nomic development director. • Appointed Mayor Frank Campbell Hastings as Hastings' representative at the annual business meeting of the Michigan Municipal League in Detroit Sept. 17-19. Councilman and Mayor Pro Tern Bob May was appointed alternate. • Heard a Department of Public Services (DPS) report that construction work is com­ pleted and two weeks ahead of schedule for lhe East State Street reconstruction projects, such as realignment of Center Road with State Street, curbs and gutters and utility con­ struction • Heard DPS director Tim Girrbach report on completed street construction on Jefferson between Grand Street and Bond Street. • Heard Girrbach report on completion of the Do’vntown Streetscape Phase III project on schedule. • Was given a report by Girrbach on com­ pleted construction of the Rutland Township Section 13 Sanitary Sewer Construction Project. • Heard Girrbach report that lhe south ele­ vated water storage tank has been completed and is operating again. He said work has begun on the north water tank. • Was told by Girrbach that city crews have been busy with sanitary sewer maintenance rodding, roadside mowing, street reconstruc­ tion on South Jefferson, cleaning catch basins and debris pickup from the July 4 storm. They cleaned up ten trees that fell or had damage from the storm spending the greater part of last week cleaning up the rest of the city. • Approved a request from Bliss Clearing Niagara for use of Fish Hatchcry Park from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, for a company picnic. • Agreed to allow closure of a section of Ironside Drive for the First Presbyterian Church’s annual picnic Sept. 7 from 12:30 to Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made byOvie O. Michigan’s horse racing industry hoping for help from fall’s ‘Racino’ legislation Pinks and Deborah L Pinks (original mortgagors) to Amerrfirst Fmanaal Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 19,1999, and recorded on March 3, 1999 as Document No. 1025965 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and exist­ ing under the laws of the United States of America, as assignee by an assignment dated June 2. 2003. which was recorded on June 13. 2003. as Document No. 1106430 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTYFIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTYNINE AND 07/100 dollars ($125,739.07), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of -ate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made end pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m. on August 7, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 300 leet of the South 460 leet of the North 773.5 leet of the Northeast 1M, Southwest IM.afeo the North 3135 feel of the West 1093 feet of said Northeast 1/4. Southwest 1/4, Section 29. Town 2 North, Range 10 West subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land which is described as the South 66 feet of the North 3135 feet of said Northeast 1/4, Southwest 1/4. excepting therefrom the West 1093 feet thereof. Abo over the South 66 Feet of the North 313.5 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, which lies West of the centerline of Lindsey Road. Township, Barry County, Michigan. They liked to call It "heartbreak lane" as the horses bunched together coming around the final turn towards the finish line at the Michigan Hamess Horsemen’s Association races Monday at the fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Michigan’s county fair season is off and running, and folks associated with county fair of lhe county fair horse racing a great opportunity for senators else for that matter - to observe lhe Agricultural Enhancement said Toma Koppenaal, MFB associate legislative counsel. “At a county fair you’ll find a community of people eco­ nomically tied to Michigan’s horse racing industry at the most grassroots level.’’ According to industry spokespeople. 1.400 horses race at county fairs each summer. A typical race horse, they say, puts up to $29,400 back in the economy each year on services purchased locally including tack, vet bills, and feed. "People typically associate horse racing with pari-mutuel racetracks, but county fairs are often lhe place where racers and horse enthusiasts are first exposed to the sport,” said MFB Dairy and Livestock Specialist Ernie Birchmeier. “They fall in love with the heritage and the horsemanship and use lhe county fair as a stage to develop their skills." Paula Maynard, president of the Michigan Harness Horsemen’s Association, agrees. The Dated: July 3. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Trott & Trott. P.C. • Approved use of Bob King Park for com­ munity churches during the months of July and August. • Approved use of Bob King Park and Fish Hatchery Parks for the local Church Softball League Saturday, Aug. 9. Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County KC. iSADEBT COLLECTORAnEMEBNG.TO COLLECTAOEfiL ANYJNF0RMAT10NWE OBTAIN W1LLBE USED EQaiHALPURPQSL PLEASECQNTACTOL!R_QmCEAI.t2«152^ 740QJF_YOUAREJNACI1YEM1LIIAHY_DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by: David M Silver, a single man. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., ("ME RS"), solely as nominee tor Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgage, dated August 30. 2002, and recorded on September 4. 2002, in Instrument No. 1086792, on page 1. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THREE THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT AND 89/100 DOLLARS ($93,768.69). metodmg interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wift be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, at 1D0 o'clock pjn., on August 7,2003. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT 30 FEET NORTH OF A POINT WHERE THE CENTER OF STATE STREET INTERSECTS THE CENTER OF REED STREET. THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF REED STREET 137 FEET, THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH STATE STREET 56 FEET. THENCE WEST 14 FEET. THENCE NORTH 59 5 FEET. FHENCE EAST 151 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 117.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF. 06-052-002-000-020-0 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 25. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., ("MERS"), solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns Exchange Financial Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HUIs. Michigan 48334 (7/31) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING Attorneys and Counselors TQ.COLLEGIA DEflTLANYJNFQnMATlQH 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fife #200320539 (7/24) Team J THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFQRMADQfr OBTAfliED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEA.SE contact qur office at IhEJWMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE INACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE revenue. Agriculture’s main interest is House Bill 4610, which would establish the Agriculture Enhancement Fund, pumping 60 percent of gaining revenue directly into the horse racing industry and earmarking $30 million plus a portion of any remaining moneys for agricul­ tion in "The peak season offers - and anyone how crucial package is," the date of such sale. • Agreed to allow the Barry County Humane Society place an animal shelter sign and planter al Industrial Park Drive within the city righl-of-way.s Team J (246) 593-1311 horse racing don’t want to see the longtime tradition trot off into the sunset. That’s why lhe racing community and the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) are urging the stale Senate to approve legislation designed to help advance Michigan’s struggling horse racing industry. The collective legislation, sometimes referred to as the “Racino Package." would enhance Michigan’s horse racing industry by allowing video gaming at the state’s horse racetracks - potentially generating between $300 million and $2.5 billion in increased ture. Racetracks would use the additional av­ enue to expand race days and purses, which drive a successful horse racing industry and provide revenue to funnel back into county­ fairs. The House approved lhe legislation in May. The Senate is not expected to consider it until fall after the summer recess. The legisla­ OrangeviHe The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from 2:30 p.m. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Rhodes and Shannon M. Rhodes, his wife, to National City Mortgage Services Company, mortgagee, dated July 2.1999 and recorded July 7. 1999 in document number 1032203, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. by assignment dated December 16, 2000 and recorded on April 2, 2001 in document number 1057556. Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of The competitors were often running neck and neck as they raced towards the finish line Monday afternoon. association represents 2,000 harness horse­ men statewide. “County fair racing is the farm club for professional racing in Michigan and the purest form of the sport,’’ said Maynard, who owns a horse farm in South Lyon. Revenue generated by racetracks helps support everything from race purses to blue ribbons for 4-H youth competitors at county fairs. Yet racetrack revenue to support agri­ culture and county fairs has dropped from more than $15 million in 1995 to $11.4 mil­ lion today. Representatives for the horse racing indus­ try blame the decrease on the rise of casinos in Michigan. Since Detroit casinos opened in 1999, attendance al Michigan’s horse race­ tracks has dropped 25 percent and wagering 21 percent according to industry spokespeopie. "With lh<* casinos drawing so many people, lhe purses have gone down along with the attendance at races," said Birchmeier. "So the best horses are going to Chicago or New Jersey or Ontario because lhe purses are so much better, and that has a spiral effect throughout the industry, including the county fair circuit." Since 1993, more than 20,000 jobs have been lost in Michigan’s $12 billion horse rac­ ing industry which today employs more than 26,000 workers, including 12,200 family farm workers, according to the Michigan Agricultural Recovery and Enhancement Supporters, or MARES, a group of horse rac­ ing industry supporters. “If the interest in horses increases, as expected I the legislation becomes law, the economy gets better for people who raise hay or other feed for lhe horse markets.” said Birchmeier. “Tack sales increase. More jobs are created, and more economic activity lakes place - on county fair race day and every day. Local governments collect more taxes. The circle of economic life spins faster." Koppenaal adds that the legislation is important as revenue streams become more limited for county fairs and agriculture in general. "This provides the potential for a new revenue infusion for our state’s heritage," she said. "It’s our hope that county fairs could use this opportunity to make improvements that would help draw paying crowds that have traditionally helped finance county fairs." Sorty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Seven and 827100 Dollars ($62,947.62) including Interest at the rate of 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on August 7,2003 The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 post of section 27, Town 1 North. Range 8 West: thence South 87 degrees 14 minutes 21 seconds West, along the East and West 1/4 Hne of said section 27, a dfetance of 664.55 feet: thence North 02 degrees 22 minutes 01 seconds West along the West fine of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said section 27. a dstence of 1335.21 feet to foe North fine of said Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 87degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East along said North line, 205.17 feat; thence South 02 degrees 20 minutes 09 seconds East, 284.00 feet; thence North 87 degrees 34 min­ utes 45 seconds East. 460.14 feet to the East hne of said section 27; thence South along said East seconds Une. 1047.27 feet to the place of begin­ ning Subject to existing roadway easement tor Hutchinson Road on the East and Hickory Road on the South. Subject to Easements. Reservations. Restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shal be 12 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated July 3. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 200 0396 OM23227 Pub: 7/3 - 7/31 PLEAS E CQNTACT Q.UR OFFICE AT THENUMBERALLOW1F YQU AREINACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made In the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Barbara J. Kerns, a single woman, to Delta Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 17. 2000 and recorded March 21. 2000 in document number 1042281. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Wefts Fargo Bank Minnesota, NA. as Trustee tor Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol Sixty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine and 64/100 Dollars ($61,889.64) including Interest al the rate of 9.09% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the stales of foe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given foal the mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a sale of th-, mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubU.1 venue at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1D0 p.m. on August 21, 2003 The premises are located in the City of Plainwell. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Southeast Quarter of section 31. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, d-’scribed as: Beginning at a given point designated by a stake driven in the Northeast comer of a small triangular piece of land containing foe frame cottage and out building occupied for many years by David Boniface and Fanny Boniface, thence Northwest 184 feet to comer point. Being the Northwest comer of the trian­ gular piece of land, thence South 225 feet along foe boundary line fence, between Robert Kelley and this described properly to highway, thence Northwest 200 feet along highway in front of house and lot to place of beginning, this forming a triangular piece of ground approximately 1/2 acre, more of less. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, being more accu­ rately described by survey as follows; Commencing at foe South 1/8 post of foe Northwest Quarter of sec­ tion 31. Town 2 North. Range 10 west, thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 06 seconds West on foe North and South 1/8 line of foe Northwest quarter 790.67 'set to foe Centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description, thence North 45 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds East on foe center­ foe of Marsh Road 207.77 feet, thence North 86 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds west 172.91 feet to the North and South 1XB fine of Northwest quarter, thence South 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds East on said 1/8 fine 215.96 feet to the place of beginning. Commencing al the South 1/8 post of the Northwest quarter of section 31. Town 2 North. Range 10 west, thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 sec­ onds West on foe North and South 1« fine Northwest quarter 790.67 feet to the centeriino of Marsh Road and foe place of beginning of this descriptton thence continuing North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on said North and South 1/8 Ins 215.90 feet thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds west 17.09 feet, thence South 35 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds West 140.05 feel thence South 44 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds East 152.32 feet to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from foe dale of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the data of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in foe event a 3rd party buys foe property end there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated July 17,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wefts Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A., as Trustee tor Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 189.2895 Pub: 7/17-1/14 �P«0» 14 - Thursday, July 17. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Middleville 10-and-under team facing nation’s best this weekend by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The 10-and-under champion of the South Central Michigan Youth Baseball League, Middleville Design Wear, took the next step last weekend by going 3-1 in district play to advance to this weekend’s Regionals in Huntington, Ind. The Middleville team left Wednesday, after learning they’d received a first round bye in the 12 team, double elimination regional tour­ nament. Winners of the eight regionals around the country advance to the American Amateur Baseball Conference championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The group of 13 youngsters from Middleville has gone 26-3 so far this summer playing tn the SCMYBL and against a num­ ber of other traveling teams in other tourna­ ment play. "These kids share the same halls, the same classrooms, They’re hometown kids having a STA'iE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decectentfe Estate FILE NO. 2003-23-624-DE Estate ot Murat C. Preston. Deceased Date of birth: 09/25/1906 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Mure* C. Preston, who Ived at 6160 Norite Road. Delton. Michigan died 05/16/2002. Creditors of the decadent are notified that all darns against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Donald L Preston, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative, st to both tne probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan, and the named^propoeed personal representetive within 4 months after the date of publication of tom notice. Michael J. McPhJhps (P33715) 121 West Apple Street. Suite 101 Hastings. Michigan 49058-1801 (269) 945-3512 Donald L. Preston P.O. Box 62.190 East Race Street Freeport. Michigan 49325 (*69) 755-3221 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUfT COURT - FAMU.V DIVISION PUBUCATKIN OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2003-23-624-DE In the matter of Mural C. Preston, Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including Lewis A. Preston, Grandson; Deborah Preston, Granddaughter whose addreesfes) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following; TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Wednesday. August 20, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan ball playing baseball,” said Coach Rick Arnett. “It’s been quite a ride so far. It’s excit­ ing for a bunch of 10 year old boys, and almost as exciting for the parents.” Teams from Middleville also won the SCMYBL 12-and-under (Thomapple Financial Center) and 14-and-under divisions (Dan Valley Excavating/Bruce's Frame & Alignment). Both teams will compete in dis­ trict tournaments this weekend. “For Middleville baseball it’s the start of something new. Coach (Tom) Enslen has had a lot to do with iL” Enslen has one season under his belt with the TK varsity baseball team, and now is par­ ticipating with the younger kids. He has sons on the Design Wear 10-and-under team and on Middleville’s 14-and-undcr team. "The league has steadily progressed the past couple of years,” said Enslen. “I would bet the farm that this has never happened," be said of the three teams from Middleville Notice of MortQBQB rpCBCfoBUfO Stilti THIS ARM ISa SeBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hat been made In the conditions of a mortgkg* made by Dwight B. Hewitt. Jr. and Mfohefc Hewitt (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated April 30. 2001, and recorded on May 9,2001 Instrument #1059368 Barry County Records. Michigan, on wnicn mortgage mere is ctatmea to be due at the dale hereof the sum ot SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND 69/100 dollars ($68,232.89), Including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of wife contained in said mortgage and the statute In auch case made and prwided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part o* them, at public venue. at the Bany County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, at 10O p.m.. on August 21.2003. Said premises ar, cC.iated In CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry Co-..-*/. Michigan, and are described as: The North 82 leet of Lots 1,2 and 3. except the East 66 feet of Lot 1. Block 16. Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly VUage ot Hastings, accnruing to me recoroea plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 11, Bany County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. 49056 before Judge Richard H. Shaw tof the toBowmg pur- po—• ______ Appointment of Donald L. Preston as Personal Representative of Morel C. Preston's Estate. advancing to district play. Enslen's son Robbie was at the center of the action in the 10-and-under team’s final district game. In the sixth and final inning, Robbie worked his way safely through a pickle play between third and home to score the game winning run, 4-3. over the Detroit Eagles. With three teams heading into the post sea­ son, Enslen said “It says an awful lot about the future of baseball here. As varsity coach, I couldn't be more excited about it.” While the coaches see skills and confi­ dence building the kids are still just playing a game. "They go out and play ball and have fun,” said Amen of his kids. "They're too young to understand the full concept of how special it is.” That’s the way it should be. Notice O( Mortgage Foractoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE WLTTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard E. Shtnew, a single man (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Rnanctal Services, Inc., a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 7, 2000, end recorded on July 10,2000 to Document #1048554 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated July 12.2001, which was recorded on December 10, 2001, In Document #1071051 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there McWmed to ba due st the dale hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN AND 96/100 doters ($71,467.98), including toteretf at 8875% per annum. Uncter the power oMgbttMtafoedin eaM mort­ gage and toe sfaute'ldWFcase rifehiMd peo- 121 West Apple Street. Suite 101 P.O. Box 62 Freeport. Michigan 49325 (269) 765-3221 Thousand Rvo Hundred Rfty-Thraa Dodara end TMrtyBgM Conte (58745X38) Inctadtog tntereet 10% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in auch case made and prodded, notice is here­ by given that said mortgage wd be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premiees. or aome part of them, at public venue, at the Berry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml at 100PM on ThMTWtav toyywt 71- WWW Said promwes are situated in City ot Meetings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Hoffman , a single person (original mortgagors) to Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m.. on July 91, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Berry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Block 9 of Tfiotem Addition to the Qty. formerly VHtage, of Hastings, according to toe recorded ptat thereof. The redemption period shafl be 6 month(s) from toe dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in wnicn case tne reoempoon penoo snail oe ju oays from toe date of such sale. Dated: June 26. 2003 FOR INFORMATXJN. PLEASE CALL: Team Q (248) 593-1310 Trott A Trott P.C. Team G (6/28-7/17) oeoi ano any imonnoDon ooxameo wnt do uood tor toot purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in '"E$$ENTTALS FOR WINNING" COURSE CCW TACTICAL SHOOT AND LEGAL UPDATE GLE WOMAN. AS -CtNT TENANTS WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, to GEHRKE MORT­ GAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORA­ TION. Mortgagee, dated June 22. 2001, and recorded on June 28, 2001, as Instrument No. 1062193 BARRY County Records. Michigan, as assigned by said mortgage to ABN AMRO MORT­ GAGE GROUP, INC., by «i assignment dated Juno County Records, Mcfegwi, on which mortgage 22, 2001, and recorded on June 28, 2001, as Instrument No. 1062194 BARRY County Records. there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the Attention CCW Holders and Handgun Owners: the conditions of a mortgage made by BUCKLEY R. EYE, A SINGLE MAN AND APRIL M. HARD, A SIN­ September 26,2000 in Document# 1049901, Berry sum of FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be DRED TWO AND 67/100 dofiars ($44,802.67). due at the date hereof the sum of eighty two thou­ inducfing interest at 7.875% per annum. sand one hundred seventy six and 72/100 Dollars Barry County Conservation Club Hastings The purpose of this course is to provide CCW Holders intermediate Level Training in survival tactics with a brief legal update on changes. ($82,176.72). including interest at 6 000% per Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made end pro­ win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgege w« ises. or some part of toem, at public venue, at toe be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of toem. at pubBc vendue, at the Bany gage and toe statute in such case made end pro­ Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at 1 DO PM, on July 31,2003. Said premtses are situated in TOWNSHIP OF County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml, at 1 DO p.m. on August 21. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ HOPE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described INGS, BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: as: THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF LOT 1. BLOCK 7. OF Lots 16 and 17, Acker's Plat, according to the BENNETT AND KENFIELDS ADDITION TO THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ The rodemptJOT. period shal oe 8 morths from the date of ouch sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance wsh 1948CL 800.3241a. in when case toe redemptton period ahefi be 30 days ircm toe date of such solo Dated: h 15 ?nm the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ AnwiQirtM Mtxigajfi Gompfioy Dated June 26. 2003 Mortgagee Attorneys FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Pub: 7/17-8h4 Robert A. Tremain A Assccletefi, P.C. to a debt Wete Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.. Mortgagee, The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from ______ This article and other information may be viewed at www.Kiegclhudson.com. ....... win ue lOfECioseocy a saiw or tnemongageo (xemises, or aome pan ot them, at pubtic venue, at the dated September 22, 2000, and recorded on Barry County Records PotecOvo & Associates. PC. 38150 Dequmdre Rd Ste 810 Stertng Hechts. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 127 Our Rte No: 03-15843 Medicaid rules regarding joint ownership of I’.uTi'ib -*4’t?' ■ ■-d •• / !.• An added confusion is that Medicaid recog­ nizes that some jointly held assets require the cooperation of aU joint owners in order to sell the asset, i.e. stock certificates. If a joint owner decides not to cooperate in the sale of the joint­ ly held asset, this asset will be “unavailable” to the Medicaid applicant and as such would not be counted as an asset in determining the apfdicant’s Medicaid eligibility. Rfe #200319028 r»/corded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 7, JN Frequently Asked Qoestion: A while back I put uqt daughter's name on afl of my tiank acmpptt; are the accounts still considertd mine for Medicaid parpoam? each joint owner is treated as having propor­ tional ownership. Bingham terms, Ml 48025 (8/7) the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason , Historically, attorneys have been asked to pro­ vide estate planning advice regarding two areas: probate and estate tax avoidance. With many of our clients spending a large portion d their estate on nursing home care, a third area of estate planning has emerged at Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet: Long Term Care Planning. With clients facing the extraordinary emotional and financial demands associated with long-term care. we seek to pro vide reli able advice regarding this complex area of the law. The Medicaid rules distinguish between “cash asset” and ocher joint assets. Cash assets would include bank accounts, certificates of deposits and annuities. For joint ownership of cash assets. 100% of the cash asset's value is attributed to the Medicaid applicant, unless the other joint owner can prove a percentage con­ tribution to the account For other joint assets, 30400 Tetegrsph Road, Suite 200 MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt coSector attempting to coAset a debt Any mfemmon obtained be used tor Hspumoss. W you are in ths Mittary. ptesse contact our office at tw number fisted below. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has bean maos in tos conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Robert F. Ptoegor. Jr, A Stogie Man to Ameriqueat Mortgage Company, a Dataware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 7, 2002 and recorded February 28, 2002 Document No. 1075527 Barry County Rectirde, MtoMgen on which mortgage there la ctabned to bo aww uw ow riwtKh uw mm a.4 Ligiuy-oowi. In a multiple part s.'ries, Mr. Longstreet will discuss the most common questions he encoun­ ters regarding nursing home costs and the Medicaid program. He can be reached at 269­ 945-3495 or rlongstreeti^ sicgclhudson.com. asseu are confusing to say the least. Importantly, assets owned by a husband and wife an considered 100% available to the Medicaid applicant and are therefore consid­ ered countable. As such, rales regarding joint ownership are relevant only when the joint owner is someone other than a spouse. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200322490 Team X Notice Of Mortgage Sale THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAlN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFF1C E AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Donald L. Preston Robert Longstreet is a partner with the law firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Longstreet, LLP, Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term care planning, elder law. nursing home rights, business transac­ tions, real estate and general civil/criminal law. vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage Date: 07/4/2003 (260)945 3612 SIEG GEE Frequently asked questions about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Michael J. McPhiHpe (P33715) Hastings. Michigan 49058-1601 The Middleville 10-and-under Design Wear team celebrates Its 4-3 win over the Detroit Eagles at Marshall last weekend in district play. The team plays in regional action this weekend In Huntington, Ind. doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sate. OF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date al such sate. DATED: July 17. 2003 ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP. INC. Team D (248)593-1309 Assignee of Mortgagee Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P C. 30400 Tetegraph Road. Suite 200 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 Suite 300 Ate # 200321525 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Inkxmstion please call: Team D 0W27790 (6^6X7/17) (248) 540-7701 NRA PER$ONAL PROTECTION DI THE HOME COURSE CCW REQUIREMENT? Barry County Conservation Club Hastings This course provides experienced shooters the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to safe effi­ cient use of a handgun for protection of self and family. This meets but is not limited to the Michigan CCW training requirements. For Reservations and info- call Practical Defense Solutions: 616-835-3065 PDS @ TM.net �The Haaanga Barra, - Thunder. AW 17 2003 - RaQB 15 Delton School Board approves 2 bond proposals by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Bond proposals of $12 million and $3 mil­ lion were approved by the Delton Kellogg School Board July 8. The proposals, which will go before voters Sept. 23, will require a total increase of 2.21 mills in property taxes if both pass. Proposal 1 will ask voters to approve an additional 1.71 mills to pay for $12 million in building renovations and improvements of the school campus. Proposal 2 will ask voters to approve an additional .5 mills (one half mill) for $3 million in bonds to pay for a multi-purpose building that will provide the district with a new gymnasium and also serve as a community center. Proposal 1 projects include the installation of new roofs on all the district buildings, improvements in electrical, heating, cooling, and plumbing systems in all the buildings, and construction of a new maintenance build­ ing. It will also include tearing down the existing maintenance building, adding a park­ ing lot at that site, and doing other parking and street improvements to help traffic flow and increase safety for both pedestrians and vehicles entering and leaving the school cam­ pus. School Superintendent Ron Archer said part of the traffic flow and parking changes, estimated to cost approximately $600,000 altogether, will be a change in the Middle School entrance, which is so close to the cor­ ner of Delton Read and M-43 that several accidents have occurred while people attempt to enter or leave the school campus. Proposal 2 will include a gymnasium, classrooms, meeting rooms, a concession stand and restrooms. The proposals do not include construction of a new administration building. Construction had to be halted last year on a building near the high school that was to hold both adult and community education offices and administration offices. The board was told it could not use students in lhe construc­ tion trades classes to build lhe structure. Archer said the board will be discussing the situation further. "he district has asked the state legislature to intervene and make an exception to an old Michigan Attorney General opinion that disallowed the use of building trades youths for construction of school buildings. Archer said the district is in the process of putting together a citizen’s committee to raise money for the special millage election. That committee will hold special community meet­ ings and also disseminate information on the election. Archer said. The district is in the process of having its bond proposals approved by the Michigan Department of Treasury, which has 30 days from July 8 to approve the projects proposed by the district. In other business at the July 8 meeting, the school board reinstated 12 teachers laid off in June in anticipation of large funding cuts by the state of Michigan. Archer said when the layoffs were eriy gent»~man in « would like live-in helpmate, companion. Very ligi.* house duties since a cleaning lady comes once a week. Free room and board plus small salary. Please respond to this ad in writing »: ■ I approved that the district would probably recall some of those who were laid oft . Hopes were that the state of Michigan would have a school aid bill in place by the time the district had to decide which teachers to retain. But by the time the July board meeting was held, the state Legislature and Go/. Jennifer Granholm had not settled on a final school aid package. Archer said, and the district was still m the dark as to exactly how much to expect in the way of per-pupil funding and funding for special “categorical” aid (used for adult education, special education and at-risk pro­ grams). “We were at the end of our time to try and plan (for the coming school year). We waited as long as we could possibly wait (before making the decision to reinstate the teachers).” - DK Supt. Ron Archer “We were at lhe end of our time to try and plan” for lhe coming school year. Archer said. “We waited as long as we could possibly wait” before making the decision to reinstate the teachers. The rehiring of lhe 12 teachers leaves seven still on layoff, including elemen­ tary principal Robert Downing. Those re-hired include wood shop teacher Audra Newington, fifth-grade teacher Todd Shipley, foreign language teacher Jennifer Delaphiano, second-grade teacher Margaret Martin. Title 1 science teacher Natalie Lenz, eighth-grade math teacher Mike Marcinek, alternative education instructor Heidi Tyner, third-grade teacher Natalie Pell, Spanish teacher Christine Kiel. English teacher Trevor Zuidema. special education instructor Sarah Duthler and health teacher Nicole Stoner. The funding plan for the district this com­ ing fall was lhe best plan lhe district could make given the absence of information on state funding. Archer said. He said the district was expecting to hear the details this w eek of a school aid funding package finally agreed upon by lhe governor and legislature. According to published reports, lhe new state budget would retain lhe current level of per pupil state aid to schools, which is a mini­ mum of $6,700 per student, but would make large cuts in adult education and gifted and talented funding to schools. In olher action at the school board meeting, members approve j an evaluation of Archer that said “he has met our expectations in all areas of the evaluation.” Archer did not get a raise, however. In light of the current budget crunch, he told the board he did not want a raise, he said. He will continue to receive the same level of pay as this past year, $97,000. Tbeftmdfy of- Wilson R. Travis ...wish to thank everyone for their prayers, food, flowers, care and sympathy tor him while at the Thomapple Manor and Pennock Hospital. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated today and always. * Thank you C/0 Ad#100 J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188 Huangs, MI 49058 Jasper and Sharon Travis and family, JoArme Carroll and family, Roy and Greta Barry and family PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following « Ordinance No. 116. which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its meeting held on July 9. 2003 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 116 ADOPTED- JULY 9. 2303 Also at lhe July meeting, the board switched its officers around. Paul Hughes, long-time president of the board, will now serve as vice-president. Sandra Barker, for­ merly the board treasurer, will now serve as board president. Trustee Sharon Boyle will take over as treasurer. Elizabeth Matteson will retain her duties as board secretary. Hughes is filling a vice-presidency vacated by John Wells, who decided not to run for re­ election. New board members Tony Crosariol and Marsha Bassett joined the board for the first time after they were elected to the board in June. The July meeting served as the annual organizational meeting for the board, which approved meeting dales for the coming school year. They include Aug. 11. Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov. 17. Dec. 8. Jan. 19 (2004). Feb. 16, March 15, April 19. May 17 and June 21. Also at the meeting. Janelle Des. Food Services Director for lhe district was named head of custodial services as well as food services. Archer said the district last year split up duties held by a retiring director of main­ tenance and custodial services, giving lhe maintenance services to the director of trans­ portation and the custodial services to indi­ vidual building principals. The new arrange­ ment gives Iks control of all the building cus­ todians as well as the food service staff. Also al the meeting, the board approved an offer of $185^00 made by iocal resident Rick Hall for the purchase of the 2003 building trades home. And the board approved placing the dis­ trict superintendent on the Southwest Barry County Development Team. That team is working to push development in lhe area to boost school enrollment in coming yean. Brenda Pickett was serving on the develop­ ment team for the district, but her position as director of community services was eliminat­ ed because of budget cuts; she is now serving as DK Elementary principal. Although the Sidewalk Sales were interrupted by some rain and a little wind on Friday morning, the afternoon sun finally showed its face, and shoppers took to the sidewalks. nm rrm ba debt collector attempt- ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION GSTAiNED_WlLLBEUSEDFQRJHAILElLa: POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MiUIARYDDIY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of s mortgage made by Bernie B. Smith and Theresa M. Smith, husband and wife, to Community First Bank (now by various resolution duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated May 16. 1997 and recorded May 19. 1907 In Uber 694. Pago 924, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Five and 78/100 Dollars ($89,135.78) including interest at the rate ol 525% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wS be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 31. 2003. The premises are located in the Township ol Carlton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described NASHVILLE - Thomas T. Garity. age 83. of Guy Road, Nashville, died on Monday, July 14,2003 at his residence. Mr. Garity was bom on March 25,1920 at Kalamo Twp., Eaton County, the son of Sherman and Zadia (Rial) Garity. He was raised in the Kalamo area and attended rural school there. He was married to Marie M. Love on May 15,1954. He has lived at his present address the past 40 yean. Mr. Garity was engaged in fanning all his working life until 1975. Other employment included Oliver Corp, in Battle Creek and the Nashville Gravel Co. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, playing cards, doing word puzzles and making maple syrup. Mr. Garity is survived by his wife, Marie; son, Thomas “Skip" Garity of Charlotte; daughters, Lynda (Rex) Greene and Sonji (Pal) Thompson, both of Bellevue; 12 grand­ children; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Caroline Sellen of Olivet. Jean Camell of Banle Creek. Lois Guthrey of Grand Rapids, Marian Guns of Nashville, Ardith Beauchamp of Chicago and Mary Lou (Arthur) Pkant of NashviUe; brother. Hugh (Aim) Garity of Bellevue; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, son Donald L. Garity. stepson Kenneth McBrayer, grandson Kenneth McBrayer. Jr., brothers Carl. Pierce “Baldy" and John Garity; sisters Joyce Scon and Alice Squires, and half-sister Lena Hughes. Services will be held si 1 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2003 al BeUevue First Baptist Church, with Pastor Bob Homan officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in BeUevue. Memorial contributions may be made to Bany County Commission on Aging. Arrangements are by Maple Valley Chapel. PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION Harold “Bud" Whipple An Ordinance amending the Prairieville Township Parks and Recreation Ordinance by the amend­ prohibition against swimming within any designated PraihevNe Township boat-launching areas; and to repeal all Ordinances or part- of Township Ordinances in con­ flict herewith. THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I. AMENDMENT TO SECTION III.B. Section ill. B of the Prairieville Township Parks and Recreation Ordinance (Ordinance No. 44. as amended) is hereby amendad so as to add a new sub­ section *18* to read ?s follows: 18. Swim wrthm any designated boat launching area SECTION IL REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND-EFFECTIVE DATE. All ordinances Of parts of Ordinances m conflict with any of the provisions of thi® ordinance are hereby repealed. TNs Ordinance shall lake effect thirty (30) days following publication after adoption. niormajean Lzainpocii, vitirx Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norrie Road Delton, 09623765 Ml 49046 (269)623-2664 QUR QFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ABE MAGTWEMLnARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott J. Smekar. a single person, to Fifth Third Bank, mortgagee, dated November 29, 2001 and recorded December 6, 2001 in document number 1070855, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Seventy-Seven and 74/100 Dollars (S1X.077.74) including interest at the rate 6.625% per annum. al Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them. at public venue at toe County, Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on 2003. utes41seconds West 532.54 feet to the piece ol beginning. Subject to easement, restriction and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6003241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 26, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Community First Bank (now by vari­ ous resolution duty known as Fifth Third Bank), As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 200.0900 Pub: 6/26 - 7/M cel; beginning 15 Rods West of the Northeast GRAND BLANC - Harold "Bud” Whipple, age 74, of Grand Blanc, passed away on Saturday. July 5.2003. Education was important to Bud. and his career revolved around the schools. He served as superintendent of Caledonia Schools from 1969 to 1975. His favorite hobby was flying his radio­ August 14, The premises are tocatec in toe Township of Thomapple. Bany County, .Michigan, and are described as: The West 5 Acres of toe following described par­ comer of section l3,Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township. Barry County, Michigan, for toe place of beginning; tocnce South 26 2/3 rods; thence West 45 rode; thence North 26 2/3 rods; thence East 45 rods to toe place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from toe date al such sale, unless toe oroperty is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case toe redemp­ tion period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: Juty 10. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Short Foreclosure Notie® - Barry County Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING Ate No. 200.0892 Pub: 7/10-8/74 WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT.FUBPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT TX1HRM a A OFWT ent 1FCTQR ATTeMPrtNa TQ COLLECT A Mt ANY HFMMATMH QttTAMED lAHY-DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE DefauT has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Raymond L tfczris and Sherrie A. Morris, hus­ band and win to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., ("MERS"). solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and Alternative Lending assigns Grotp. Mortgagee, dated August 1.2001. and recorded on August. 13, 2001, in Liber 1064657. on page 1-14. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgaged there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AND 76/100 DOL­ LARS ($90,944.76). including interest at 7.25% ABEJMAQMEJMJMfflLanX MQBIQAQf 8AI f Detsuit has been made in the conditcr. of a mortgage made by Ronald Hyatt and Cotiette Hyatt. hie wtie, to American Elite Financial. Inc., mortgagee, dated June 13, 2002 and recorded July 22. 2002 in document number 1084184, Bany County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Flagstar Bank. FSB by assignment dated June 18, 2002 and recorded on July 22. 2002 In document number 1084185, Barry County Raconte. There is claimed to be duo on such mortgage toe sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven and 79/100 Dollars (389.007 79) including MM per annum Under the power of sate contained in said at toe rate of 8% per annum. Under too power ot sate contained In toe mortgage and toe statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby grven mortgage and the statute in such case made and that too mortgage wtt be foreclosed by a sate ot too mort­ provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot toem. at pubfic venue at toe Berry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. gage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock pjn., on August 7, 2003. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Bany County, Mrchrgan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 2P9 OF THE CITY FORMERLY AMENDMENT TO PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ment of Section III. B to add FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 4, Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carton Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East. 2106.19 from the North 1/4 post feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 279.94 feet along said North section line; thence South 526.26 feet, thence South 88 degrees 45 m»nutes 16 seconds West 272 62 feet; thence North 00 degrees 47 min­ VILLAGE PARKS AND RECREATION ORDINANCE THMIFWttiitADEBTGQLlJFCTQfl ATTEMFnMG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany Nashville. EFFECTIVE: THIRTY (30) DAYS FOLLOWING Shopping on the sidewalk OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THENCE WEST 12 RODS FOR THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTH 8 RODS, THENCE Mehigsn at 1 00 pjn. on August 21,2003. The premises are located in toe City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as That part ot toe South 1/2 of the South 1/2 ol too Northwest fractional 1M ot section 29. Town 2 North. Rango 9 West, described as toflows. Beginning at toe Souiheeef comer of too Northwest fractional 1M ot said section; toence West along too South line ol too Northwest fractional 1M of said section 1^55 toot; thence North perteoi wSh toe East too of too Noitowoot fractional IM ot sted section 196 toot; thence East paraM wtto toe South kne of the Northwest fractional 1M ot said section 959 tod; WEST 4 RODS. THENCE SOUTH 8 RODS, thence North paraSei wtto toe East fine of lhe Northwest fractional 1/4 of stod section 44 toot; toenco East paraM THENCE EAST 4 RODS TO THE PLACE OF wtto the South fine of toe Northwest fractions! 1M of said BEGINNING section 296 toot; toenco South along toe East line ot too Northwest fractional 1/4 ot said section to too piece of OF SECTION 18, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. 08-55­ 001-105-00. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ Legtontog Tho redemption period shaft be 12 months from too date of auch sate, unless toe property is determined abandoned to accordance w» MCLA f800.3241a. to which case too doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in redemption period she! be 30 days from toe date o* the controlled airplanes. Bud is survived by his wife. Margaret; children and grandchUdren. David and Vickie Whipple (Jaime and Andrew) of Holland. Michael and Machelle Whipple (Dominick and Christopher) of Wayland, Diane and Michael Knight (Kevin) of Kentwood, Deb and Mark Freeman (Julie and Alex) of Holt, and two great-granddaughters. Bud was preceded in death by an infant which case the redemption period shall be 30 sate. The fcxedostog mortgagee can rescind toe sate to toe event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a srmutteneous resolution w«h toe borrower. Dated: Jirfv 17. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Ragstar Bank. FSB. As Assignee daughter. Tammy. Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 days from the date of such sale. Dated: vtone 30. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., ("MERS"), solely as nominee for Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns Alternative Lending Group P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Mortgagee (248) 457-1000 Fite No 287.0102 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 (7/31) Pub: 7/17 - 8/14 �Page H - TTjnday. July 17. 2003 - The Meetings Benner The sentences are to be served concurrent with each other. 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Bring your coolers, air conditioned building, no smoking com­ ________________________ THE ANNUAL BARRY COUNTY REPUBLICAN HOG ROAST: Co-hosted by the Allegan County Republi­ cans, will again be held at Historic Bay Pointe Restau­ rant at Gun Lake on Sunday, July 20, 2003, from 12pm3pm. Boat rides on the Gun Lake Princess sponsored by State Representatives Gary Newell and Fulton Sheen are $10 per adult and $20 per family. » ♦ In other recent court business: • Eugene Gibson, 40, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to a minimum of three and a maximum of 10 years in prison for violating his proba­ tion. He was on probation for operating a vehi­ cle while under the influence of liquor, third offense, a felony, and habitual offender • Sentencing was adjourned to July 17 for Daniel L. Wilkins. 19, of Hastings, for receiv­ ing and concealing stolen property, breaking and entering, malicious destruction of a build­ ing and personal property, two counts of lar­ ceny and four courts of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle away. Defense attorney David Makled said Wilkins’ offenses were serious and wrong. “He should have the full punishment for what he did,” Makled said. “We don’t dispute that. But up until this spree, he wasn't in trou­ ble before." • Tnna L. Kingsbury, 29, of Indianapolis, Ind., was sentenced June 6 to 90 days in jail for child kidnapping or enticing. She was given credit for 37 days served. Balance of the jail sentence is to be sus­ pended upon payment of $520 in court costs. Kingsbury earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping the charge of uttering and publishing (passing bad checks). notice. Gibson was given credit for 318 days served. There was no objection for Gibson to be placed in a prison “bool camp” program. Fisher said be had to try something differ­ ent because community sanctions had not worked for him. Fisher told Gibson, “You’ve refused to par­ ticipate in substance abuse treatment." Fisher said Gibson has five operating while under the influence of liquor (OUIL) convic­ tions, two of which are OUIL third offenses. • Michael A. Fischer, 49, of Hastings, was sentenced June 6 to seven to 20 years for first degree home invasion, 32 months to four years for two counts of larceny from a build­ ing and six months in jail for stalking. Sentences are to be served concurrent with each other. He received credit for 186 days served. Che*. Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Evans said that the impact on Fischer’s victims has beer great and they’re not to recover soon. Fischer said what he did was stupid. “I don’t want to go to prison," Fischer said. “This is my first time and last time. I’ve learned from my mistakes. I want to go on with my life. My girlfriend supports me. I’ve talked to other inmates and they said you are a fair judge." Judge Fisher said that Fischer committed criminal sexual conduct offenses with defenseless elderly women. “I don’t begin to understand your behav­ ior,’’ Judge Fisher said. “I’m sure you’re mis­ guided because you have good parts to your character.’’ • David A VanHeck, 43, of Middleville, was sentenced May 29 to 12 months in jail and two yean probation for selling and man­ ufacturing marijuana, a maximum four-year •felony, and being a four-time habitual offend­ er. He was ordered eligible for earned early release. VanHeck earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dropping of pos­ session of marijuana, second offense and pos­ session of a firearm. Defense attorney Thomas Dutcher asked the judge to consider a sentence of probation and a fine. “VanHeck sold a small amount of marijua­ na to a relative,” Dutcher said. “This isn’t a regular activity for him. He’s been conviction free for 10 yean other than a few vehicular misdemeanors." Fisher said io VanHeck, “I’d be justified to put you in prison for four years. The law says I have to sentence you within the guidelines.” When VanHeck said. “1 don’t know what’s going on,’’ Fisher replied, “Why are you angry with me? I have sentencing guidelines to follow by law. You committed 4 felony." • Amber Makley, 34, of Lake Odessa, was sentenced July 3 to four months in jail and extended probation for another year for vio­ lating her probation by failing to report to her probation officer. She was given credit for *30 days served. Makley was serving probation for using cocaine and marijuana. Her initial sentence for using the drugs was 90 daj j in jail and two yean probation. But the jail time was to be suspended upon suc­ cessful completion of her probation. Since she violated her probation, she was sentenced to serve more jail time. However, Judge James Fisher said Makley would be released from jail and the jail sen­ tence would be suspended upon enrollment in a residential treatment program. Makley told Fisher that she needs a drug treatment program. • A bench warrant was issued for David W. Applegate, 38, of Kentwood, for failure to appear in court for a probation violation sen­ tence. Applegate violated probation by failing to pay $1,060 in court assessments as ordered. He was on probation for license plate or document forgery. • Brandon R. Moore, 18, of Middleville, was sentenced to 12 months in jail for each conviction and five years on probation for first degree attempted criminal sexual con­ duct and attempted felonious assault. The sentences are to be served concurrent­ ly with each other. Moore earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dropping of charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct, felo­ nious assault and possession of a firearm. • Steven R. Gilchrist, 31. of Cedar Springs, was sentenced five to 22 years in prison for second degree home invasion. He was ordered to pay $2,895 in restitution and was given credit for 682 days served. Gilchrist earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of charges of first degree home invasion, unlaw­ fully driving away a vehicle, fleeing a police officer, operating a vehicle on a suspended license and second offense notice. House fire has smoke damage Four area fire departments were called last week to fight a house fire at 6450 W. Sheffield in Bany Township. Emergency personnel said the fire started In the base­ ment and the stairway was gone. Smoke damage was throughout the house. Repeated calls to the local fire department to4r further Information were not returned. POLICE BEAT Plainwell man ‘critical’ after crash ORANGEVILLE — A 2B-year-old Plainwell mao is listed in critical condition at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo after his vehicle left Keller Road near Lindsey Road and struck a tree Monday. July 14, said the Bany County Sheriff’s office. Eric C. Pumford was trapped inside die 1941 Mazda Protege until emergency person­ nel from Orangeville and Prairieville Township Foe and Rescue removed him. Air Care transported Pumford to Bronson Hospital, deputies said. Pumford was wearing a seat belt al the time of the accident, authorities said. Alcohol is believed to be a factor, they added. Missing Battle Creek woman found safe SOUTHEAST BARRY COUNTY — A missing 48-year-old Battle Creek woman was found safe Monday, July 14, around 11:30 ajn. Troopers from the Hastings Michigan State Police Pou listed Victoria Louise Leist as -Endangered" after she was repotted missing Sunday, July 13, because she was last teen Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m. in the southeastern section of Bany County near CaBsotm and Eaton counties. Police had begun a search for her in the nearby woods. Hastings teen caught shoplifting HASTINGS — A 17-year-old Hastings woman was stressed by Hastings police at 10:30 ajn. Monday, July >4, after being caught taking drawing equipment front Jamie’s Crafts at 130 E Stale SL The store owner confronted the teen as she attempted to leave with the merchandise. The police said they took the woman to Bany County Jail without incident Charges are pending for retail fraud. Homeless man arrested at cemetery HASTINGS — A homeless man was arrested under the Hastings Disorderly Conduct Ordinance. Hastings Police responded to a suspicious person complaint at Riverside Cemetery Monday, June 14, at 6:45 pjn. A witness observed a man laying on the cemetery grounds. When officers approached the man, he began running to the woods but lost his balance and fell. Police identified the man as Michael Power, 38, who became upset with them and asked why Hastings officers were in Grand Rapids to talk with him. Though Powers was told he was not in Grand Rapids, he was not convinced, police said. They said Power was intoxicated, falling down and unable to control his balance while officers spoke with him. He registered a 33 blood alcohol level on a preliminary' breathalyzer. Power was taken to jail without incident He pleaded guilty at his court arraignment and was assessed a $100 fine. He was released and has until Sept 15 to pay the fine, police said. Swimmer struck and killed by boat GREEN LAKE - A 22-year-old female swimmer was struck and killed by a boat at Green Lake July 9 at 2:56 p.m. and pronounced dead upon arrival at St Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids . Pamela A. Mitchell of Wyoming was brought to the boat landing and given CPR by bystanders until Wayland Area Emergency Services arrived. Witnesses said Mitchell appeared to be well outside the swimming buoys al the pub­ lic access when she was struck. They said the victim was swimming under water and would have been difficult to see in the water at times, police said. Allegan Sheriff Deputies and Marine patrol as well as Leighton Fire Department responded to the scene. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER 1800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 17. 2003 - Page 17 Local troopers sent to Benton Harbor after riots by Susan Temere Staff Writer . Most troopers at the Michigan State Police Hastings Post were dispatched for a few days at a time from June 16 to June 23 during and after rioting in Benton Harbor. During the two days of rioting, the after­ noon shift was called to lhe scene by district headquarters in Paw Paw. Thereafter, numer­ ous troopers were assigned to lhe distressed city in the week or two following the protest to keep the calm, traveling an hour and a half to the site. Trooper Kelly Linebaugh stood guard at a party story a few days after the main rioting when tensions were still high. The store is one block from the fatal motorcycle accident where a young black motorcyclist was chased by the predominately white township police when he crashed into a house, the trigger inci­ dent. “That hot sunny day, we interacted with people in lhe street," Linebaugh said. “I was Share the moments. Share the life. Starting a new tradition at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Is the serving up of Plainwell Ice Cream during intermission of the Fontana musical concert series on Sunday afternoons. Fontana to feature tango, Spanish serenades at Pierce CCI Sunday Other concerts during the festival series will be held al the Pierce Cedar Creek Instimtc Sunday afternoons. July 27 and Aug. 3. This is the second year for Fontana con­ certs to be held at the Cedar Creek Institute. The Shelbyville tradition of serving ice cream at the break comes to Pierce this year instead. Plainwell ice cream will be available during Bujanovski Espana, Pieces for Solo Horn Impressions from lhe Voyages, Isaac Albenilz Cantos de Espana, Op. 232 for Woodwinds, Enrique Granados Piano Trio, Op. 50 H 140, Astor Piazzolla Hommage a Piazzolla for Violin and Piano, Le grand tango and Osvaldo Golijov Lullaby and Doina for Flute, Clarinet, String Quartet and Double Bass. “An Evening of Russian Music,” and "Chamber Music in the Czech Republic & Slovakia” will be heard during the last two weeks of the concert season. This last concert will feature a commissioned piece, composed by Julianna Trivers, in memory of Neill Sanders, one of lhe original founders of the Fontana organization. Sanders lived in the intermission. "A Tour Around European Countries” will present music by composers from four coun­ tries in Europe. , and lake place over four weekends in four locations. The lour stopped last week for "A Weekend in England.” This week listeners can attend “A Musical Moment in Spain.” This program will present music by composers from Spain, including the following works: Joaquim Turing Piano Trio No 2 in B minor, Op 76, Vitali Hastings area. Concert locations vary with the night of the week. The Kalamazoo venue for concerts on Wednesday and Friday nights will be the Wellspring Theater, in the Epic Center (a tem­ porary location while a replacement for Shelbyville is found). For the second year, the Saturday performances will take place at the Carnegie Center for lhe Arts in Three Rivers, and Sunday concerts at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. by Patrkia Johns Staff Writer Music lovers can visit Spain Sunday. July 20, at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute during the Fontana Chamber summer festival con­ cert. It is the second of four concerts scheduled at Pierce. This Sunday’s begins at 2 p.m. standing at a party store chit chatting with customers who were walking in getting refreshments. Most of the people were good citizens and didn’t approve of the rioting. They said they were thankful we were there and hoped for an end to the lawlessness. Linebaugh said customers were friendly and while many were from Benton Harbor, a few were from Grand Rapids who had returned to check on family and friends. He said they had moved to Grand Rapids but originally were from Benton Harbor. “They were thankful to see things calmed down," Linebaugh said. “I saw the burnt buildings and vacant lots. They were cleaning up when I was there." The other days Linebaugh spent most of his time in a staging area at a charter school parking lot were a majority of police were assigned, he said. “In case a disturbance broke out, we could respond from there.” he said. It DOES make a difference who processes your film. All Wednesday, Friday and Saturday con­ certs begin at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday concerts at 2 p.m. A one-time concert will take place at the Blue Star Music Camp the last week of lhe festival, bringing the time-honored quali­ ty of Fontana Chamber Arts programming to the sunset coast of South Haven. Musicians performing in this program will feature a variety of WMU School of Music faculty;. such as Bradley Wong, Renata Knific, Lori Sims and many others. Of the piece Espana, Paul Austin is quoted as saying, "It captures the spirit of Spain, ranging from the ringing of mission bells to a bullfight. I look forward to bringing a glimpse of the Spanish countryside to this summer s Fontana festival. Ole*!" About his piece Lullaby and Doina, com­ poser Osvaldo Golijov once said, "This piece starts with a set of variations on a Yiddish lullaby (and) ends in a fast gaEop, boasting a theme that I stole from my friends on the wild Capture the moments on film! Bring your film for processing to... 24 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET INCLUDES INDEX PRINT gypsy band Taraf de Haidouks. The theme is presented in almost comical chase where the clarinet pursues the flute-violin combination flying away." NOW ONLY 1 -Hour Processing Additional APS Processing Thornapple Trail Association to meet July 24 2S EXPOSURE A SINGLE SET INCLUDES INDEX PRINT H Additional The Thomapple Trail Association’s next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Whispering Waters Campground on Irving R-'ad. This month the association will review changes in the Greenways Coalition and learn about paving on portions of the trail in Caledonia. The agenda also will include work on a new brochure, upcoming events and projects on the Paul Henry Trail. The asociation also will discuss speaking engagements Aug. 10 at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and for the Aug. 13 meeting of the GFWC- Browsing for books Book lovers from all over Hastings gathered to browse the Hastings Public Library book sale The event took place during the Sidewalk Sales, and is a major fundrais­ ing actrvitv for the library. This year the sales totalled S4.929. Gun Lake Area Women’s Club. Membership in the Thomapple Trail Association is open to everyone who walks, cycles ot skates along the trail. In-line skaters who would like to volunteer to help keep the trail clear are encouraged to attend this meet­ GET 8X10 < ENLARGEMENTS Join the club & $ave! ing. Information about lhe Pau) Henry Trail and lhe Thomapple Trail Association is now Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER CLUB CAAD available on the Internet at ihomappletrail.com or at thomappletrail.org. Information on the website includes a map, lhe history of lhe trail, a membership applica­ tion and trail activities. There are links to other bicycling trails and organizations in Michigan. SPECIALTY PAPERS COPIES SEE OUR HUGE SELECTION OF COLORS & SPECIAL TEXTURES BLACK & WHITE OR , FULL COLOR CHECK OUR PRICES! Check out all our Special Services: Big Prints & Poston Folding & Laminating Collating • Business Cards Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! To subscribe, 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings jp tfie call us at... 269.945.9105 945-9554 Grayir OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 - 1:00 I I �Page 18 - Thursday. July 17. 2003 - The Hastings Banner New Hastings Library site may be picked next month by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The di lemma over where to build a new Hastings Public Library may be resolved soon. Hastings Library Board President Brenda Tcegardin said she expects a site decision to be made “by August." A study, commissioned by the Hastings Downtown Development Authority, of three prospective sites is being reviewed by the Libnuy Board this month. Sites included in the study arc the Ace Lawn and Garden Center. Mama B's Ice Cream Parlor (owned by Acom Chiropractic) and a Hastings Department of Public Works building. In addition, a site involving the closing of one block of East Mill Street is still in the run­ ning as a prospective location. Closing East Mill, between North Michigan and North Jefferson streets, has been chal­ lenged in court. Opponents lost, but have peti­ tioned the State Court of Appeals to reverse lhe lower court’s decision. “The courts have basically said you can go ahead and build it (on East Mill)...." said John Fehsenfeld, chairman of the Steering Committee for a new library. “The judge who heard lhe first case was extremely thorough. To my knowledge, almost never do his deci­ sions get overturned..." Assistant Librarian Susan Smith noted, “The Court of Appeals could go on for a long time, and it’s not known if that court will even hear the case." Even though closing East Mill Street is cur­ rently allowed, Teegardin said, "we’re trying to look at all the options...We’ve really done our homework It's time to get building." “The longer you larry, the more that money (raised by donations) is not doing what it was intended to do, which is to build a new library," Smith said. Teegardin hopes the DDA’s completed study will be lhe defining moment. “...We need to move forward and we need to get everyone on board with lhe fact that not everyone will be happy with where it (the new library) is at." Fundraising for the new library still contin­ ues. Volunteers are gearing up to present lhe third annual Duck Race fundraiser during Summerfest in August. Also, sales of bricks arc on-going. Five years ago. the estimate for a new 2O.(XM)-square foot library was $3.5 million. but because of inflation and lhe need to pur­ chase property more funding will be needed, perhaps $4 million. Originally, the Library Board thought property for the new facility would be donated. Nearly $2 million has been raised since the official capital campaign kickoff in November, 1999. Most people who made thrce-year pledges for the new library fund have paid their com­ mitments. Smith said. One disappointment was when an anony­ mous donor withdrew a $1 million pledge. After the site is finalized, she anticipates the Capital Campaign Committee will want to kick into high gear again with more fund-rais­ ing. Fehsenfeld said its difficult to obtain grants for the new library before a site is obtained and while litigation is pending. "This has set us back about a year and a half.” he said. “A lol of misinformation has gone out. It’s...created a mindset in some peo­ ple’s minds” that they don’t want to contribute until a site has been selected. Library officials and volunteers are hoping they can still raise enough funds to avoid hav­ ing to ask for a bond issue for a new building. “Il will depend on if ihe community can come forward and help." Teegardin said. “To this point, we’ve seen a small amount of the community coming forward and we need everyone to get on board." Fehsenfeld said, “A significant number of persons have the ability to contribute should they wish to and have not stepped forward. I think part of it is that people like lo see lhe image or lhe mortar..." and know that lhe peo­ ple behind lhe plan “are really serious." "The Library Board and everyone else would certainly like lo see this with public donation subscriptions,” he added. It’s kind of rare for a community to do this. With the bar being raised to more than $3.5 million, it’s going to be increasingly challenging...It’s not at all an unrealistic goal.” Besides, cash and checks, the Library Board will accept donations of artwork to be resold, stocks, bonds and land to benefit the new library project. People also may want to con­ sider leaving a gift to the library’s capital cam­ paign fund when they write or rewrite their wills, Fehsenfeld said. The Hastings Library Board has published a brochure, available at the library, to update the public about lhe progress of efforts to build a new library. The brochure, written by Library Board member Lizanne Fehsenfeld, will be distrib­ uted to lhe community, perhaps in a library newsletter and by other means. A chronological order of activities since lhe process began in 1998 with a telephone public­ opinion survey is included as well as sites con­ sidered for the new building, site selection cri­ teria and reasons why a new library facility is needed. The capital campaign for a new library to meet current and future needs was launched because of overcrowding, dwindling space and increased use in lhe current 9,000-square foot structure at 121 S. Church St., lhe brochure said. Monthly circulation has increased 48 per­ cent during the period between May. 2002 and May, 2003, and 5.000 to 7,000 people per month are using lhe Hastings Library. Smith said. The library will be even busier in a new. larger building, Teegardin predicted. A library consultant suggested “for a com­ munity of our size, serving the population we serve, our library should probably be about 40,000 square feel." John Fehsenfeld said. “Our goal is to build 20,000 square feet imme­ diately and then add another 20,000" in lhe future. “Since the two townships 'Rutland and Hastings Charter) have come on board, the number of people being served has almost doubled, so the 20.000 would be a minimum. If somebody were kind enough to offer us funding we would be happy to go 40,000," he said. Other site selection criteria in lhe brochure is that the new building should be located within walking distance of schools, have adja­ cent parking, be located in or near downtown, include room for future growth and have oper­ ating funds provided by the city of Hastings appropriation and dedicated millage from Hastings and Rutland townships. “We’ve had wonderful support from the two townships. They voted about 2 to 1 to assess themselves with a millage to operate lhe library. We’re very fortunate that way." John Fehsenfeld said. Smith emphasized that lhe millage is strict­ ly for operating expenses. "I think people still think that lhe (millage) money could build the library ano it cannot. I think some of lhe people who voted for the millage did so thinking there would be a new library, which is understandable, and there will." she said Fehsenfeld mentioned that lhe millage helps pay for staff to serve die public, purchase books, tapes, computers, etc. Hours and staff have been increased as circulation has climbed as a result of the millage, he noted. Smith said lhe library is open an additional 13 hours per week because of the millage. Some millage funds have been set aside for “a rainy day." Teegardin said both townships recommend­ ed a rainy day fund be set up when the millage was established. “We have done that at their request. We think that’s important...We need that. That’s being fiscally responsible," she said. Sites that have been considered for a larger library in recent years, besides the four previ­ ously mentioned, have included a Hastings Manufacturing warehouse, Dreisbach Motors, Fish Hatchery Park, current Hastings City Bank building, current library site, the Cary Building, the former City Hall, former Health Department facility, property at Woodlawn and North Broadway, Hastings High School property and Kellogg Community College’s Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings, according to the brochure. Smith said ail the sites listed in the brochure have been checked “in some fashion and the DDA is still considering some of them." Misinformation about criteria has circulated in lhe community, she said. Most people don’t realize “you need a building that will support 400 lbs. per square fool" because of the weight of books and equipment. “A lot of the other buildings that are already in existence and were suggested as sites, would almost have to be rebuilt. Plus, a lot of them were parking issues...They wouldn’t have solved our parking problems, either.” Teegardin said, "The criteria from our study was that it needed be in lhe downtown area, preferably needea to be one-story, which we may not be ’e to do. It needed to support all this weight Some of the sites and some of the recommendations just don’t fit that criteria. Fish Hatchery Park is not near town. You have to look al lhe population ....kids who come on bikes, older people. It needs to be downtown. In most communities, it’s an anchor of the town. It’s a focal point of lhe town.” Fehsenfeld agreed. “It’s a wonderful attraction to downtown, to YOUR CHOICE 02 PONTIAC TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE RAM AR. LIMITED PRODUCTION. CD CHANGER. ONLY 1.100 MILS -MUST GO*!' $30,888 the merchants,’’ he said, and convenient to families when children need to use the library, the parents can shop. “We did a survey at the onset of this whole ihing, five years ago. We asked individuals in the townships and in the city...and said if you were to build a library, where would you build it. The consensus, from the townships as well as the city, was to put it downtown. That sterns to be the consensus across the country. It best serves the community al a central point," Fehsenfeld said. Of the impending decision. Tcegardin said, “It’s certainly going to mean not everyone is going to like the site - whatever site we pick. We’re trying lo get lhe best site that we can...There’s not that much property in the downtown area. With our funding being limit­ ed, we can’t just go out and buy five or six houses and tear them down. If we're going to do this on our own and raise the money, with­ out undue hardship on lhe taxpayers, that's a difficult thing. So, we are somewhat restricted. I think, at some point, the community is going io have to pull together and say ’well, maybe this isn’t our favorite site, but it’s what’s going to work.”’ Fehsenfeld commented that compromise may be lhe answer - something that may not be the first choice, but meets the criteria. The proposed new library site will probably serve the community for 75 to 100 years, he added, so growth has to be considered. Regarding parking al lhe current site, there are only two handicapped spots and four other spots, some of which are heavily used by patrons of a nearby restaurant. “Parking is always an issue." Smith said. For instance, 250 people attended one of lhe summer reading programs. She speculates that more people may have wanted to attend, but didn’t because of the hassle of finding a park­ ing place. Another parking wrinkle is lhe two hour limit. Because of that restriction, library vol­ unteers who donate a day’s labor have to con­ tinually move their cars when they work. For some, the hike to public lots is too far in inclement weather. “It is a hardship. Yet, they are dedicated enough that they still keep coming," Smith said. Volunteers who have helped the library in many ways are thanked in the brochure. For the capital campaign alone, more than 2.500 hours have been donated and more than 60 volunteers have chaired committees. Fehsenfeld and Jim Brown were co-chairmen of the overall campaign committee when the project began. Brown resigned last December, but remains a vital volunteer, the brochure said. Smith praised all the volunteers, too, including Teegardin. other Library Board members, Fehsenfeld, Brown and “the other core people who help with lhe duck races and have helped with other fundraisers like the Follies. For awhile we were doing something three or four times a year.” she said. Fehsenfeld said, “I personally would say the staff we have here is equal to or greater to any community this size in the slate. Barb has done a wonderful job in staff selection and the same thing with programming...” Use of the library cooperative loan pro­ gram has “quadrupled,” Smith said. “We get delivery Monday through Friday from 78 libraries in lhe co-op.” Fehsenfeld noted, “We used to get one delivery a week.” People can call their requests to the library or order material on-line and receive e-mail notification when it arrives. The Hastings Library has experienced an increase in requests for DVDs, videos and books on tape. Smith said, noting that they are all free to borrow by library patrons. Also, she said, people may not realize that any school-age child in lhe Hastings Area School District may get a free library card even if they don’t reside in the official library district. Non-residents may use the library for $20 per year, but that doesn’t include using the inter-loan service through lhe library coopera­ tive. Non-residents have to pay $100 for that service. Non-residents usually can get the inter-loan service free in their own library dis­ tricts. There are seven libraries in the county. Smith and Fehsenfeld noted what a bargain those fees are when considering how expen­ sive books are today, with many bestsellers costing $40. Smith said some people have asked why a new library is needed when people can get information by using lhe Internet. The increased circulation at the library speaks for itself. “You’ll never replace curling up with a book in front of the fireplace,” Teegardin said. Plus, the joy of reading to children can’t be •JUST ADO TAX. TTT c & LICENSE - REBATE TO DEALER W.A C Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269) 948-8000 Today! Exceeding Expectations is GMC WE ARE PROFESSIONAL GRADE a Enc Drasboch. President Don Gentry Soles Mgr Borne Signs. Soles Family Tradition SALES HOUtS: Mon 4 Wed until 8 Tub. Thu 4 Fn unM 6 Saturday until noon Ryan Modden. Soles Amy Piper. Soles www dreisbochmotors.com Ctins Silverman Finance Mrg 4 l Mon & Wed 8-7 Tub. Thu 8 Fn 8-5 replaced. “People who use a library know its value,” Fehsenfeld said. Despite the Internet, “people love lhe printed page,” he added. Fehsenfeld said he likes to think of the library as an extension of lhe school system because everyone from infants to those in their 90s and beyond may use it for its educational benefits. “Almost everybody loves to learn, and the library really is a public library. We serve a very large population." he said. That may be why the Capital Campaign has the motto of: “Our Library, Our Community Legacy.” For more information about the new library project or about making a contribution, call 269-945-4263. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-07-24.pdf 8f3984f18d47fb178720e66551f0f21d PDF Text Text Recycling withering on the vine? Crooked Lake water controversy rages Lion, Witch, Wardrobe opening night See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 12 See Story on Page 5 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURlH HASTINGS Ml The Hastings VOLUME 150. No. 29 NEWS BRIEFS Blood drive slated at St. Rose Church A Red Cross blood drive is planned for 1 io 6:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at the St. Rose of Lima Church. 707 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings. The nation's blood banks, represented by the American Association of Blood Banks, America's Blood Centers and the American Red Cross, arc asking for immediate blood donations to boost already critically low blood supplies. Going into the Independence Day weekend, the American Red Cross nationwide had only about two days of all blood types available and inventory has fallen even lower with the small number of donations given over the hol­ iday weekend. Many of the nation s Hood banks are suffering from low sup­ plies. Lan week, de Great Lakes Region of the American Rad Cross issued an emer­ gency appeal as blood inventories plum­ meted. Despite the appeal, supplies of Type 0- remain on the critical list, with about a half day's supply on the shelf. Three days u considered a safe level. Hie fact that all blood bankers are Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER ____________________________________ Thursday. July 24, 2003__________________ PRICE 50C Superintendent search down to 6 finalists by Mary McDonough Staff Writer One of six candidates being interviewed for the position of Hastings School Superintendent was principal at Byron Center High School during an intense controversy over whether the school's music teacher, Gerry Crane, should be fired because Crane was gay. Dr. William Skilling, currently executive director of ST Concepts in Byron Center and one of several school officials who found themselves in the middle of a firestorm when the Crane situation arose in 1995, was select­ ed as a candidate finalist for the superintend­ ent position at a special Hastings School Board meeting Monday. Other candidates include Christopher Cooley, director of educational services for the Hastings school system; Dr. William L. DeFrance, chief operations officer for Flint Community Schools; J. Mark Parsons, super­ intendent of Boyne Falls Public Schools; Charles J. Seguna, superintendent of Fulton Schools in Middleton. Mich.; and Fred J. Williams, superintendent of Potterville Public Schools. The school board made its selection of six finalists from a field of 23 individuals com­ pleting the application process, according to Tom Pridgeon of the Michigan Leadership Institute. Pridgeon is directing the search for the new Hastings school superintendent. Pridgeon said he recommended the board look at some 10 candidates out of the field of 23. On Monday evening the board spent time in closed session reviewing those candidates and narrowing the list to six finalists. All six will be interviewed in open session by the school board this coming week. The interview schedule is as follows: Monday. July 28: 6 p.m., Cooley, 8 p.m.. De France. Tuesday. July 29: 6 p.m. Seguna. 8 p.m. Skilling. Thursday. July 31:6 p.m. Parsons. 8 p.m. Williams. Interviews will take place in the multi-pur­ pose room of Hastings Middle School. Pridgeon said the field of applicants includ­ ed four females, but none of them made the final cut. After initial interviews are completed, the number of candidates will be narrowed to two or three individuals, who will then be inter­ viewed a second lime. Those undergoing a second interview will also visit the district, tour the facilities and meet with staff, admin­ istrators. citizens and students. According to a written schedule of the search process provid­ ed previously by Pridgeon, the board will make a final selection of the new superin­ tendent Aug. 18. The new superintendent will replace retir­ ing superintendent Carl Schoessel, who served for 20 years with the district before deciding this past February, at age 59. to make the 2002-2003 school year his last as the district's lop administrator. The superintendent candidates hail from school districts of various sizes. Fulton School District has some 1,500 students. Pridgeon said. Boyne Falls and Potterville each have approximately 1.000 students. The Flin’ district is the fifth largest school system in the state. Pridgeon said. The Hastings school system, where Cooley has served as director of educational services since June of 2000. has an enrollment of approximately 3.000 students. Byron Center High School, where Skilling served as principal for 10 years before joining ST Concepts, has more than 900 students. Skilling said. Skilling said he look the job with ST Concepts to “allow me to learn more about what's going on nationally and international­ ly with education.*' As an educational consult­ ant for ST Concepts, he travels around the U.S., Mexico. Central America and Europe making presentations at colleges and univer­ sities on brain-ba':ed educational research and also providing consultation services on facili­ ties and technology planning. “This was an unbelievable opportunity." he said. "It’s given me a tremendous amount of insight that's going to help me become a better superin­ tendent.” Skilling said he's had the goal for awhile of becoming a superintendent. He believes the controversy over Crane will make him a bet­ ter leader. “No administrator likes to deal with controversy, but through these situations you grow and develop and hopefully become wiser." he said. “As a result of (the Crane controversy) I learned an awful lot about how to deal with very difficult situations.” Skilling said he learned “to be fair and always do what's right even if it’s against public opinion." “In this case doing what was right was sometimes having to defend Gerry Crane, and sometimes having to hold Gerry Crane accountable." Crane was an acknowledged homosexual who held a commitment ceremony with his male partner. When news of the ceremony leaked, a firestorm of controversy ensued. Late in 1995 the Byron Center School Board met in closed session to decide whether they should fire Crane. The board did not fire him. but stated that “individuals who espouse homosexuality do not constitute proper role models as teachers for students in this dis­ trict.” Crane stayed in his teaching position for several months after the board vole. But some See SUPERINTENDENT, page 18 joining forces underscores the fragile state Of the nation's Mood supply." says Fred Stems. CEO of the Great Lakes Region. "We're asking eligible oonors to step forward and give Wood this sum­ mer" Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blond within 56 days of the date of the Aug. 1 drive is eligible to contnbute. For more information, call the Barry County unit of rhe American Red Cross at 945-3122. Third classic film slated at library The third in a scries of four comedy classic filn s. featuring the Three Steogea, will be shown at 7 p.rn. tonight (Tbursdav. July 24) al the Hastings Public Library. The series will be completed at the sane time the next Thursday. July 31. arid* a film starring the Marx Brothen. Chico, Groocbo and Harpo. The first in the series was a Charlie Chaplin feature that was shown Thursday evening. July 10 and a Laurel and Hardy classic was viewed July 17. The movie sessions are free. Drinks and popcorn also are available during the showings. Ron Bracy rejoins Nashville council Ron Bracy was appointed to a vacant scat on the Nashville Village Council last Thursday night. The council received for letters of interest after posting a notice of the vacancy left when Trustee Ronda Edinger resigned from her post as trustee when she moved to a new home outside the village limits. Bracy, Angela Seaton and Ed Sheldon all wrote letters to the council express­ ing their interest in serving on the coun­ cil as trustee and were present a! last week’s regular meeting. Before the council voted, each appli­ cant was given a chance to state why he or she was interested in becoming a member of the village council. Bracy who has previously served on the village's planning and zoning board, simply gave a brief work history, which included serving as the branch manager of the MESC and working for the Peace Corps since his retirement. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 Storm topples windmill Fair fashion fun The Livestock Fashion Show at the Barry County Fair brings out all sorts of cos­ tumes and fun. Sptderman. beach bums, and ’Finding Nemo" were just a tew of the tough competitors. The fair ended its week-long run last Saturday night, and Fair President Bill Neil said the whole thing was "dandy." Wind should be a good thing for a windmill, but the winds that blew in Sunday after­ noon at trie Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center near Dowling toppled this wind­ mill right over. Center Director Del Bachert surveys the damage to the twisted struc­ ture. which wasn't being used but had potential for providing water to irrigate the cen­ ter's farm garden, Bachert said. The storm, which spawned a full-blown tornado in Calhoun County, also downed a number of trees in the area and took off an excava­ tor's roof. For tha story and more pictures, see inside. Pennock agrees to pay $850,000 to settle lawsuit by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Pennock Hospital will pay $850,000 to the federal government to settle a lawsuit that alleged the hospital filed $346,000 in fraudu­ lent Medicare claims between 1992 and 1996. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, provisions of the federal False Claims Act made Pennock liable for three times the amount of the fraudulent claims, which means Pennock might have had to pay at least $1 million. The government could also have collected a penalty of $5.(XM) to $10,000 per claim. There were approximately 200 claims ’involved in the overbilling, the Justice Department said in a written release. Pennock disputed the lawsuit from the beginning, saying the hospital did not know­ ingly make the billing errors that led to the lawsuit. “We believed our software allowed us to do what we were doing.” Pennock attor­ ney and board member Bruce Gee said. He said government financial evaluations of Pennock's billing procedures were made dur­ ing the time of the disputed billing, “and they never found the problem." According to Pennock CEO Dan Hamilton. “Pennock Hospital has agreed to settle a dis­ pute regarding claims submitted to Medicare for pneumonia cases to avoid additional legal expenses to defend its position. At least 100 hospitals nationwide have been accused of over-billing pneumonia cases. In Pennock's case, the error resulted from a computer cod­ ing system used at the time. The hospital agreed several years ago to refund the amount that was inadvertently overpaid, but the gov­ ernment demanded over a million dollars more in penalties and interest. Pennock adamant'.y denied any fraudulent billing prac­ tices and has aggressively defended its actions in view of the complexity of Medicare billing. However, at the hospital’s board meeting in June, it was decided to resolve the matter now so hospital resources could be better utilized furthering its mission of caring for people.” According to the Justice Department state­ ment. the hospital incorrectly coded some of its pneumonia cases as being caused by a cer­ tain type of bacteria. Those types of pneumo­ nia cases received Medicare payments of approximately $2,000 more per patient than payment provided for other cases of bacterial pneumonia. The Justice Department said the hospital “failed to ensure that its coding department reviewed and complied with (federal billing) provisions pertaining to bacterial pneumonia, failed to adhere to its own requirements with respect to the qualifications of individuals performing the coding of Medicare claims, and otherwise failed to adequately ensure that it accurately and appropriately billed Medicare for its care and treatment of patents with bacterial pneumonia." Pennock did not admit liability in the set­ tlement. Gee said previously that the billing dispute was the result of complex and confusing fed­ eral regulations. According to a 1998 report by the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, “health care leaders have stressed that most Medicare billing errors are not fraud, but honest mistakes made as a result of regulations that are complex and inconsistently applied.” The report said hospi­ tals have been seeking changes in legislation See LAWSUIT, page 14 I �Page 2 — Thursday. July 24. 2003 — The Hastings Banner North and South collide at Charlton Park As the battle rages the two armies meet face to face. Rebel soldiers make their stand behind a fence row. Union soldiers set up skirmish lines along the battle.reld. A commanding officer leads the rebel charge. Photos by Perry Hardin A rebel cavalry officer wields his pistol. The union soldiers advance through the camp in pursuit of the rebel army. Union soldiers parade through the streets of Chartton Park following the reenactment. The rebel fife and drum core leads their column through the village. A field surgeon dresses the wounds of ■injured" children after the skirmish. Young spectators look on m amazement as field doctors operate on an injured sol­ diers leg The Rebel cavalry passes in front of the Upjohn House at Chartton Park. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday July 24. 2003 — Papa 3 Will recyclingbecome extinct in Barry County? by Erika Simpson a curbside recycling program, in which recy­ cled items would be left at the resident's curb and picked up like the trash, the layout of the J-Ad Graphics Intern ( Part one of a three-story series) Remember the motto "reduce-reuse-recy­ cle?” The once popular slogan intended to area is bad because the homes are so spread out. persuade us to preserve our environment soon may be obsolete. It wasn’t too long ago the recycling move­ ment had hundreds of local school kids col­ lecting plastic milk jugs for benches, and even initiating their own school-wide recycling programs. Recycling in Barry County (RiBC) was formed to further the efforts, presenta­ Residents of the City of Hastings do have the option for curbside recycling, but accord­ ing to Kelly Davis, Waste Management dis­ trict hauling manager, only a small number use the service. Residents may opt for either carrier. Waste Management or Sunset Waste, and pay a monthly fee for the service. Waste Management recycling services are set at $4 a month. Sunset Waste rales were unavailable. Pie convenience of the service may by over­ powered by the cost, perhaps leaving many people to wonder whether recycling really makes a difference. (Next week, the recycle series will continue with a look at the arguments for and against the recycling process itself.) tions were given on how to calculate your “ecological footprint." Tips on how to save water by shutting it off while brushing your teeth, and taking "eco showers" (turning off the water while lathering up with soap, and then turning the water back on to rinse) were continued from front page published. Manufacturers started to cut back on the amount of packaging they used and McDonald's switched from Styrofoam to cardboard containers. Communities embraced recycling; some grocery stores even enacted their own collection sites out of convenience to their customers. Where have those sites gone? Where is RiBC? What’s happened to recycling? Barry County at one time was host to 14 official drop-off recycling locations, accord­ ing to Steve Essling, government and regula­ tory' affairs for Waste Management and a member of the Barry County Solid Waste Committee. These sites have been cut in half as of today. Essling said the more recycling sites meant more expense because of their small size, which meant more pick-up times. The seven left include the Hastings Industrial Incubator. 1035 E. State St.; the Delton drop-off center. 9929 S. Wall Lake Road; the Castieton-Nashville-Maple Grove Township Transfer Station. Casgrove Road East, Barry Township Transfer Station. 2994 Osborne Road; Hickory Comers. Waste Management Landfill, 1899 N. Broadway. Orangeville Transfer Station, Lindsey Road, and Yankee Springs Township Hall. 284 N. Briggs Road. The drop-off site in Nashville accepts only glass and metal, and the Hastings Landfill has limited capacity for recycling items, which must be dropped off during landfill hours. The rest of the sites accept glass, plastic, tin and newspaper items. In bygone days. Staci Simpson takes her recycling to the Hastings Industrial Incubator, at 1035 E. State St. The recycle bins here are commingled, so residents don’t have to separate their items beforehand. Styrofoam and cardboard were accepted at most sites. Some attribute the decline in recycling to the decline in product demand. The need for plastics, newspapers and other items has dras­ tically fallen. Others believe that when recy­ cled items aren’t in demand, they make their way over to the dump. The unofficial sites, which included such places as Felpausch in both Hastings and Delton and Carl’s Supermarket in Nashville, have vanished. Jeff VanAman. store director for Felpausch in Hastings, said the reason the recycling sta­ tion was canceled was because “it got abused." He said that anything from dirty dia­ pers to bags of trash were being thrown into the recycle bin. and Felpausch was having to pay their employees to sort through the mess. The program was run by Spartan food corpo­ ration. and according to VanAman. it “caused too many labor problems and so the entire program was cut." Carl’s Supermarket faced similar problems with its recycling bin. Terry Kellogg, dairy manager, said that after the weekend the park­ ing lot would be full of broken glass scattered ail over. The items weren’t sorted properly, and until they were, the hauler wouldn’t pick them up. Again, the store had to pay its employees to pick up the garbage, and again the program was canceled. Once the recycle bin was full at the Middleville Market Place, recycled items were being left on the ground. With refuse blowing around and additional cleanup required, the recycling station was removed as the supermarket expanded. Reducing the number of recycling sites has created a new set of problems for some. Middleville Village Manager Bryan Groesbeck said he has received numerous calls, inquiring where the new recycle loca­ tion will be. So far a new site has yet to be determined, and until that point, many resi­ dents have been dropping their items at the site near the Yankee Springs Township Hall, on 284 N. Briggs Road. Consequently, Yankee Springs Township has had double the expense of recycling, according to Al McCrumb, township supervisor. McCramb added that while the township has considered County tables Community VIS request for funding by David T. Young Editor The proposed Community VIS program for Barry County has hit a stumbling block, and the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night voted to table a request for its funding. The original motion was to deny the request for funding, but board members agreed to table it in order to get more infor­ mation. Community VIS is a highly technical, spe­ cialized computer software program for use in planning and development. Mike Thomas, representing the Cooperative Extension pro­ gram. said it can be very helpful to munici­ palities. However, Board Chairman Jeff MacKcnzie said, “I think there’s a lot of things we’re not doing in planning and zoning. In terms of costs versus benefits. 1 think we’d be better off investing in better planning and zoning programs. It (the VIS program) is not essen­ tial to anything we’re doing right now." Commissioner Ken Neil said his questions are “Who’s going to be running the program and where will it be located?” He added that when the county began to look into joining the program, added costs began to surface. “I was afraid that once we got in, it was going to cost us more." he said. Commission Wayne Adams agreed, saying. “I was very confused as to what the final cost was going to be. It seemed like we got a dif­ ferent letter every' day. "There’s too many unknowns." It was estimated Tuesday night that the cost would be 15 Commissioner Tom Wing said he had heard Community VIS wouldn't help rural areas as much as those more populated. Commissioner Clare Tripp said, “We don’t know how much more work it will be for the planning and zoning department.” noting that Director Jim McManus has said he needs more help in the office. Another problem with VIS was that it was­ n’t sold well enough to the 16 townships in Barry County. Though County Alliance Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum. McManus and a representative from Cooperative Extension made presentations to township boards, some declined to sign on for the $2,000 cost, saying they weren't sure they were getting any benefit. Commissioner Sandy James said she was­ n’t aware of a presentation for Hope and Rutland townships, which she represents on the board. Commissioner Jim French said he was dis­ appointed that the Community VIS program didn’t seem to get off the ground since it was launched locally. Adams said. “It (the Community VIS soft­ ware) looks like a great tool, and not a toy. Rather than deny funding. I think we should just table this proposal... keep it alive. 1 hate to kill it." MacKenzie added. “I’m not questioning the software. I think it will do what it says. But for me it’s a budget matter." The vote was 6-2 to table the request for VIS funding, with Tripp and Neil casting the two dissenting votes. In other business as their meeting Tuesday night at the Hope Township Hall, the commis­ sioners: • Agreed to spend $13,150 to repair the drainage system at Charlton Park, which essentially means replacing and adding to what already exists at the park. It was said that the current drainage system at the park was inadequate. Commissioners agreed that having a good drainage system will help the park as a tourist attraction. MacKenzie added that fixing the problem will "contribute to the overall health and welfare of some of the structures of the park." • Approved the Area Agency on Aging Region III multi-year plan for 2004-06 and the annual implementation plan, which take effect Oct. 1. Tim McIntyre, director of Burnham Brook in Battle Creek, said the plan essentially is the same as in past years. “We’re looking at improving targeting of our services," he told the board. “We want a higher priority for frail senior citizens." McIntyre also announced the AAA wants to begin a new program in which senior citi­ zens can eat at designated local restaurants rather than travel to one of the four nutrition sites in the county. He said it would serve as a supplement to the congregate meal program already offered. The cost will be only a little higher, he promised. "It might bring another group of seniors (not served now)," said Neil. • Agreed to allow Elizabeth Lapekes to be hired full-time in the county clerk’s office and have her probationary period end July 7. • Approved the move of Heather Bellows from one level, caseworker/conciliator. to caseworker/mediator. the next step, and receive a salary of $16.95 per hour, retroac­ tive to May 21. • Watched and heard a slide presentation by Adams and Planning and Zoning Commissioner James Alden on their recent “Ultimate Farmland Tour" last month in Maryland and surrounding states. The trip was part of Barry County’s efforts on behalf of farmland preservation. Adams told fellow board members. “As soon as we gei funding, we hope to assign our first farm under the farmland preservation program." The program is designed to protect farm land from commercial development and keep its exclusive use for agriculture. Both Adams and Alden noted that Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm joined them on the bus for the tour. “She's a very gracious lady and is very much in favor of farmland preservation," Adams said. Alden added. “She's a very dynamic per­ son." MacKenzie quipped to Adams, “You haven’t turned Democrat on me, have you?" Adams responded. “No, but she could change a lot of people." • Agreed to permit the Veterans Burial Board to meet once per month rather than bi­ monthly. Adams said the move is to allow the board to “do their business in a more timely manner." • Approved an increase in pay for the vet­ erans’ counselor, from $6.15 to $8.50 per hour. • Noted that the county’s bond rating has been upgraded from A- to A. “I take it that this reflects that the county is in better financial shape than before,” said MacKenzie. County Administrator Michael Brown answered. “Yes." • Approved the Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan after a brief presentation by James Westra. • Agreed to spend $1^340 to replace the front porch and extend the handicap ramp at the rear of the Annex Building. “We have a lot of people using this build­ ing and we need to make it safe," MacKenzie said. • Approved a maintenance agreement with Havel for heating and cooling the Friend of the Court building. It was noted that Havel did not have the lowest bid. but it was the clearest and the company did a good job writh servicing the county building. • Was told by Commissioner Sandy James that the courthouse fountain is in disrepair because of vandalism and she doesn’t know when it will be up and running again. "This summer seems to have brought a lot cf trouble." she said. “We didn’t have this much trouble in past years." • Noted that the county has been awarded a new Holly Trolley instead of borrowed or used vehicles. The county will have it yearround. The trolley will seal 30 and is handicap accessible. • Heard a complaint from citizen Barb Cichy, who said that in the six years of the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority issues, she hasn't seen her commissioner, James at one of the meetings. Cichy said Wing and Adams, along with Brown, have attended and James, who represents Hope Township, should have attended, too. James made no comment in reply. Depot Day set in Lake Odessa 2002. The concert will take place on the court­ house lawn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.tn. Friday, but in the event of rain will be The I ld> annual Depot Days will be held at the Depot Museum on Emerson Street, Saturday, July 26. The celebration will begin at 10 ajn. with the museum and displays being open to the public. Admission is free to this day-long event and bratwursts, ice cream and sou­ venirs will be on sale to benefit the Depot Museum. The central focus of this year's Depot Day will be a tribute given to die history of the Lake Odessa dairy businesses. The Lake Odessa Milk Company, Lakeside Dairy. Golden Jersey Dairy and Lake-O-Maid Dairy wUt be honored in a ceremony at 1:30 pan. for their contributions to the history of Lake Odessa over the years AU past owners and their families ate invited to this special event and they will be honored for their involvement in the com­ munity. The entertainmesit will kick off at 12:30 pan. with the Center Stage Dancers. The Janie Rodriguez Award will be pre semed al 2 pan. Besides entertainment and food, the Depot Museum will be open with new dis­ plays and many new historical additions. For more information or questions, please call Lynda Cobb at 374-7518. Summer Splash will start Aug. 1 The Like Odessa Area Ans Commission will have its first "Concert on the Beach" Friday evening. Aug. 1, as part of the Lake Odessa Summer Splash celebration. “Blue Water Ramblers," formerly known as "Beals Settin- Home," will perform, fol­ lowing the cardboard boat race, sponsored by MainStreet Savings Bank. Other Friday night events include a free hot dog roast sponsored by the Village of Lake Odessa and a boat parade sponsored by the Jadan Lake Board. Saturday events include: • Pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m., sponsored by the Carnal United Methodist Church. • The first annual classic car show from 8 a.m. to 4 pan., sponsored by the Summer Splash Committee • A tbree-on-three basketball tournament at West Elementary sponsored by A.B. Hoops. «Kids’games at the beach from 10a.m. to 3 pan. spooned by the Summer Splash Committee. • Waler games at the beach from 10 aan. to 3 paru sponsored by Sunny Fresh Foods. • A water ski show from 2 to 3:30 pan., sponsored by Walker’s Pharmacy and Lakeview Financial. • The ninth annual Concert in the Park moved to the Thomapple Arts Council building at 117 W. State St Fridays at the Fountain is co-sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings. The remaining performances this summer will feature the Thomapple Players Aug. 1 and Matt Watroba Aug. 8. Pennock Village celebration set Pennock Village of Hastings will cele­ brate its 10th anniversary by sponsoring a an evening of dinner and entertainment Aug. 6 at the Bay Pointe Restaurant, Gun Lake. A hospital spokesperson said the purpose of the event is to introduce those with an interest in living in the retirement village to those who already live there. Permock Village, an independent living community for people ages 55 and older, is located adja­ cent to Pennock Hospital. Pennock Village residents will be picked up by a bus at 6 pm. and dinner will be served at 6:30. Big band music provided by Phoenix will start al 7:30. Reservations are required. Tickets may be purchased for $16.50 apiece by calling (269) 672-5202. ‘Down to Earth* auditions stated - The Thomapple Players will have audi­ tions from 7 to 9 pan. Monday and Tuesday. Aug. 11 and 12 to cast seven females and six males for the comedy presentation of “Down to Earth.” The auditions will be held al the Jefferson Street Gallery, 205 S. Jefferson St. m Hastingi. Any post-high school age adult is welcome to audition. Performances are scheduled for Oct 2,3 and 4. Mary Jo Gorsuch and Jane Groendyk will direct For more information, call Doug or Norma Jean Acker u (269) 945-2332. Food boxes to be distributed TANA (thod) boxes will be distributed to eligible families from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. July 29. at the First United Methodist Church, comer of Green and Church streets in bastings. Families with children under 19 yean old and women who are pregnant may receive the food packages, which are distributed from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring “Project Undercover," sponsored by the Lake Odessa through the Cooperative Extension Family Area Arts Commission • A chicken barbecue in the park from 4 to 7 pan, sponsored by die Lake Odessa Fire Department Sunday events include a community wor­ ship service at 10 a.m., sponsored by Central United Methodist Church; a modified tractor pull at the fairgrounds from 2 to 4 p.m., sponsored by the Summer Splash Committee, and an antique tractor at the fairgrounds from 2 to 4 pan., sponsored by die Sammer Splash Committee. of South central Michigan in Battle Creek. Kitty Donohoe sot for next ‘Fridays’ Nutrition Program (FNP) and the Food bank Mothers & More forming In Delton A local chapter of Mothers & More is forming in the Richland/Dehon area. Tlie first meeting of the new chapter will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 6, at the Hope Full Community Center on CD Avenue in Richland. Mothers & More is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. The organization provides an Kitty Donohoe will share her Michigan and Great Lakes songs at this week’s Fridays at the Fountain program. “Bunyan and Banjoes" and "Lighthouses and Legends" are just a few of the songs within her repertoire. Donohoe also per­ forms original contemporary adult songs, and appears in concert with her own group. “The Kitty Donohoe Band." Triur." an Irish traditional trio, or "The Troublesome Lessee," an acoustic all-women foursome. Donohoe gained national attention in the fall of 2001 when a song she wrote about the Sept. 11 attacks, called “There Are No Words" received widespread radio play and media focus. She was awarded a regional Emmy as the composer of the song in June opportunity for mothers who work outside the home or are home full-time with chil­ dren to establish friendships by connecting with other women through informational and fun meetings, children's activities, focal and national newsletters and more. With more titan 170 chapters and 7 JOO members. Mothers & More deals with moth­ ers' needs as individuals and members of society, and promotes the value of all work mothers do. Visitors are welcome to come and are under no obligation to join. Call Rachel Ferris at 269-721 -3579 for more information or fog on to the website al www.mcshersandrnorc.com. �Page 4 — Thursday. July 24. 2003 — The Hastings Banner ‘Tornado-like conditions’ visit Barry County Sunday Despite the tornado warning issued by the National Weather Service last Sunday for Southern Barry County. tliere was no confir­ mation of a touchdown. One Clear Lake resident described many tornado-like conditions. “It was really dark, and the wind had picked up. 1 couldn’t see out of my wind­ shield it was raining so hard. Then the rain started coming in horizontally, from right to left. A few seconds later it came in from left to right. I could see the swirling pattern over the lake.” Wind damage and several downed wires were noted throughout the storm’s path. The Barry County Road Commission had a crew of five working for seven hours on Sunday. Mike Norton, safety supervisor, said that trees were down as far south as Hickory Corners. Other blocked roads included Jackson, Erway. Whitmore, and Gurd. Norton said that crews were out for two days after the storm clearing out the “hangers." or tree branches that were left behind after the initial clearing of the roads. Consumers Power noted scattered power outages throughout the county, including parts of Hastings. According to a press release issued by the National Weather Service, the straight line wind damage began near Clear Lake, and the overall path damage was four miles wide. The storm progressed into Calhoun County, where the tornado was reported to first touch down west of Wattles Road, on the southeast side of Battle Creek. Sara Lavair, 911 emergency dispatcher, said that while m merous calls were made, the majority referenced downed trees and wires. We expect more from hired hands than elected officials The recent split between the City of Wayland and City Manager Mike Jager demonstrates an interesting, if not disturbing recent trend in area politics. There have been more than a few instances of village, township or city administrators getting the boot or leaving in hasx or in a huff over the past five years in Barry County and environs. In fact, when examining the follow­ ing statistics, it’s easy to get the impression that most city managers, village managers and township managers don’t keep their jobs for very long. Here are some facts: • Hastings, one of the more stable munici­ palities in this study, has had two city man­ agers since it went to that form of government in 1995. The first manager. Howard Penrod. lasted five years before being shown the door Jeff Mansfield has been manager here for the last three years. • Lake Odessa is looking for its third village manager in the last five years. Longtime Manager John French was ousted in conntx­ tion with accusations of misuse of public property, but his replacement. William Yost, was unceremoniously dismissed earlier this Three Stooges tonight at library The third in a series of four comedy classic films, featuring the Three Stooges, will be shown at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. July 24) at the Hastings Public Library. The series will be completed at the same time the next Thursday. July 31, with a film starring the Marx Brothers. The movie sessions are free. Drinks and popcorn also are available during the showings. ...from Our Readers Arresting homeless man overdoing it To the editor: I sure feel safe now that a homeless man has been arrested for sleeping in the cemetery. according to a story in last week’s edition of the Banna . He wasn’t causing any trouble, he was doing no one any harm, unless that can be caused by sleeping. I hope the police officer who arrested him feels proud and the city attorney or the magistrate feels good about punishing this man for doing such a terrible thing. Whatever happened to apprehending some one who actually needs to be arrested and incarcerated? I guess they don’t realize that homelessness in Barry County indeed is a problem. So why don’t they get a homeless shelter to help these people? Or do they believe arresting them is the answer? I can’t wait for a time when they find them­ selves homeless and the same thing happens to them. Perhaps then they will understand. 1 doubt it. . . Elden Shellenbarger, Hastings year. • Middleville hired David Arking as village manager after the death of Kit Roon, but sev­ ered ties with him several years ago under less than friendly circumstances. Bryan Gruesbeck now serves in that post. • Caledonia Township had Tim Dolehanty as township manager just five years ago, but he left and John Wallace was hired to replace him. Wallace’s ouster was somewhat quiet and mysterious, and Dave Zylstra has taken over since as manager-planner. • Caledonia Village hired Harmon “Pete” Stull as its first manager on *. part-time basis, but he left rather quickly and without com­ ment. Sandra Ayers is now on the job. • Battle Creek City Manager George Strand, who was city manager at Otsego in the mid-1980s, recently has worked out an agreement to pack his bags, not without con­ troversy. • Wayland City Manager Jager is leaving after a tempestuous series of issues revolving Know Your Legi U.S. Senate The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provid­ ed for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. ' President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkhotz, Republican, 24th District (AU of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Ca>l: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkhdz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (AU of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. around use of city employees, an investiga­ tion and the firing of Police Chief Dan Miller. Stull had retired as Wayland’s manager in the 1990s and was replaced by Barbara VanDuren. who left a couple of years ago to work for the City of Wyoming. These municipal examples give us the idea to believe that being an administrator of a unit of government is treacherous and often tem­ porary work. However. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown is approaching 10 years, showing a remarkable ability to roll with the punches and weather plenty of polit­ ical firestorms. Area school examples leave us a mixed bag, with some turmoil, yet some examples of stability. Hastings Schools Superintendent Carl Schoesscl is retiring this year. He has been only the third school chief at Hastings in more than half a century, serving for 20 years him­ self. He represents the saying, “Smooth waters are not proof of a seaworthy sailor.*’ Schoessel and the Hastings Area School System might be one of the best examples of stability in the entire state, something the new superintendent will have to think about. Caledonia’s Doug Busman also retired this year to take a professorship at Grand Valley State University. Caledonia has had only two superintendents in the last 15 years. Busman and Bob Myers. But Lakewood went through trying times after William Eckstrom retired, with Thomas Makela and Steve Secor leaving on sour notes before Gunnard Johnson took over. Maple Valley had turbulence and instability after Carroll Wolfe retired, going through Ozzie Parks and Alan McLean before finally settling down with Clark Volz. Ron Archer is the fourth superintendent in 15 years at Delton, following John Sanders. Dean McBeth and Marsha Wells. Middleville in the last 15 years also has gone through four school chiefs, with Steve Garrett, Jay Cason. Midge Pippel and Kevin Konarska. One explanation for the apparently short and often stormy stints by public administra­ tors is that with growth in this area comes growing pains. Some units of government until hadn’t had someone to run the some local relinquishing pou er. Another theory is that it’s the nature or the beast — superintendent*, city managers, vil­ lage managers and township managers just don’t last in their positions very long, espe­ cially if they’re not home grown or don’t have sparkling personalities. Regardless, this evidence of die transient nature of these creatures and their jobs should serve io nuke people curious about this them­ selves and what they want from their local government these days. The way it's been going in Barry County and surrounding area is that we tend to elect the same people again and again but don't keep the hired hands around for very long. We seem to hold appointed professionals much more accountable than elected officials. The latter we tend to view as volunteers, our friends and neighbors, so we're much more forgiving. However, as a rural conservative community, we expect and demand a great deal more from high-paid professionals. If this is what we want in local government, we're getting it — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Arrest music pirates? The music industry has notified those who download music from the Internet for free that they will take action against them. Do you think that consumers should be able to download and share music files? TheHaatins* Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Pubnstmby .. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacob, Frederic Jeceb, Pwton VtoiPnedM Stawi Jacoba Secratary/Treeaurwr • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (firtw) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant EoWw) Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Bren Bremer Nicole Ahvard, Freeport: “I think that people should be able to down­ load music. That way you can sample before buy­ ing." “People should pay for the music they listen to so they do not hurt the artists who create it." Jake Sternum, Cruig Laurie, Brian Cottrell. Middleville: Hastings: Hastings: “I think that you should be able to continue down­ loading free music. Why stop something that is already going on?" “1 think that the music industry like other indus­ tries should utilize new technologies. They should find a way to make music downloading work for the musicians and the listen­ ers." “I know considered the artists convenient users." that it is not to be fair for but it is sure for computer Jennifer Shaw, Hastings: Ruth Zachary Sandra Ponsatto Susan Temere Cathy Rueter • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • acoaoM Monday novpi fntoy Cl.nHid 800 a.m. to 530 pm, Sauxday. 830 am. lo Moor "I think that it should be allowed if we can fig­ ure out a way to make it fair for everyone.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton DanBuerge Jonathan Jacobs Sufcecrtptton Raisa: S25 par year in Barry County S27 per year in aqoming oouWcs S29 per year etoMWwre POSTMASTER Send address changes io: P.O Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pad at Hartngs. W 49058 �t>w HMHg, Bmar — ThurMw. JU, K son — Pan, B lion, Witch, Wardrobe’ starts tonight at Central by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The curtain goes up at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday) on the Thomapple Arts Council’s Summer Youth Theatre production of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,” adapted The cast of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" cant wait to take the stage. The curtain rises tonight at 7 p.m., at the same time Friday and at 2 p.m. Saturday for a matinee at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. Good, evil and just a little magic fill the story of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.’ Here, Mariah Burd is shown as Aslan, the Lion, Elena Gormley as Jadis (the witch) and Page Kienzle as one of the magical wood nymphs prepare for the play. by Joseph Robinette from the novel. The cast has been speed reading their lines, trying to move in costume and getting scenery on and off the stage in preparation for the first performance tonight al 7 p m. at the Central Auditorium. Elena Gormley of Middleville is learning how to look evilly regal in the role of Jadis, the while witch. She has been in YTP per­ formances for the past four years. “1 hope others audition for next year's play. It is lots of fun," she says. The cast of students from the ages of 11 to 17 has begun practicing on the stage at Central Auditorium. Hannah Johnson and Kathryn Carney of Nashville and Sarah Todd of Vermontville are busy learning their lines and gening ready for the performances, which also are scheduled for Friday night and Saturday al the Central Auditorium in Hastings. Johnson has the role of Susan, one of the daughters of Eve. who eaten the enchanted world of Narnia through the wardrobe. Carney plays Turnout, who meets Lucy at the lamp post in Namia. Todd will play several different roles as a wood nymph, animal or member of the witch's army. Hastings students also are featured in the performance. Mariah Burd is Aslan, Emily Benningfteld is Lucy, Elliot Anderson is Peter, Edmund is played by Chris While, Mr. Beaver by Keith Anderson, Mrs. Beaver by Alexandria deGoa, Katie Ponsetto is a win­ ning unicom, Sara Radant is the centaur, Alexa Vanderhoff is a dwarf, L 'areal Gironda an elf and one of the multi-character animals and nymphs. Sam McPhail and Page Kienzle also are going to be changing their costumes. Jonathan Frazier as Fenris Ulf is one of Queen Jadis' benchmen. In the beginning of the play Narnia is a land in which it is always Winter and never Christmas. There is deceit, bravery, goodness. evil and even a little magic as the play unfolds. Tickets are $6 for adults and S4 for children and senior citizens. Special rates for groups of 20 or more are available to those who would like to attend the 7 pm. performances tonight and Friday, July 24 and 25, or the matinee al 2 pm. Saturday, July 26. This is the eighth year for the Youth Theatre Program, sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council. It is supported by United Way of Barry County, Hastings City Bank. Miller Real Estate, the Barry Community Foundation, the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Michigan Council for An. and Cultural Affairs and the Rural Arts and Culture Program. For more information about this year's Summer Youth Theatre production, call the TAC at 945-2002. Annual City/County COMMISSION ON AGIN' SURPLUS AUCTION PUBLIC NOTICE DATE: To be held Saturday July 26» az 10 am Notice iaJMretw given that an accuracy toot win be conducted tto July 29,2003, nt 8:30 nun. in the office of the HaMinge City Clerk. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan, for the purpose of testing the tab­ LOCATION: 206 W. Court Sc Hastings (Courts 4 Law Building Parking Lot) ulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate the voted ballots tor the August 5, 2003, Surplus County Office Equipment, Computers, Lost 4 Found, Police seizures, items too numerous to mention. rTuwy twCuOfl. The City w* provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City ol Hastings (telephone number 269-945-2408 or TDD can relay services 1-80CL649-3777) Auctioneer: Bill Medendorp Evert G. Manehum CttyCtark • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 22, 2003, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. COA opens doors The Barry County Commission on Aging celebrated its openin'' a! its new location on the comer of North Broadway and West Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings with the help of COA Director Tammy Pennington (left). COA Board Chairman Chuck Semerad (center), and Barry County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie DeBoer on Wednesday afternoon. C0&37W THANK YOUFR^ME^ AT STYLE SALON 1-800-237-2379 S? ) % ait ttUf etUMtA. titfUtA. tfMt fa* 7 ) ■jij Utfadful de. IdUt 22 dvwiee 44 IfOWl (utfldbudde*. < gf? Conklins - 2345 Kathryn Drive Furniture (Plus) Sale FRIDAY JULY 25 -11-7 All Soles Final ? h New home for Barry-Eaton County Health Department The Barry and Eaton County Health Departments celebrated their over 50-year partnership on Wednesday with ribbon cutting ceremonies performed at their brand new location in Hastings. Chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners Jeff McKenzie (from left) works the scissors under the watchful eye of Bob Johnson of Eaton County. Barry County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie DeBoer, and tong time Health Department employee Bill DeBoer 4 4 s 4 ? 4 3 On July 24th, our little David Harvath, will turn the BIG 401 brother, Have a Happy Birthday Little Brother! t i 4 i LOVE SEATS (tnarle at Klingmans) like new Forest Green - $450.00 each - must be sold as a pair TABLES: Glass Top Coffee Table, Sofa Table. End Table (frame has Asian Flair bare) Glass Top Wrought boo Tables (2) plus Coffee Table Pine Sofa Table. Coffee Table. End Table LAMPS: Fireworks Floor Lamp - black - sharp! Tulip Lamp (3 Lite) Stained Glass Pool Table Light - Green/White Other Table Lamps M1SC ITEMS - Floral Pieces - Sets of Dishes, etc. i SCHOOL DESK FLOOR MIRROR - oval, dark finish JEWELRY CHEST - floor model WALL PICTURES - Some Area Rugs SEVERAL BED SE IS - some never used t 4 Love Ybu, From all your family § ■B& ' >4® • 4® - 4© 4tH 4£H 40 - 4?) ’ 4H) * «S) Q most include bed skirts, shams, coverlet - most are king, queen size - some twin Reason for sale: sold house . can 1 use above items in new home. Phone 948-2113 Tanner Lake Rd. (S. of M-37) then right on Kathryn Dr. House on left side of road THIS IS NOT A GARAGE SALE �Page 6 — Thursday. .July 24. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Ronald Day Martin HASTINGS - Mrs. Thelma (Pierce) (Cousins) Maybee, age 90. of Hastings, died Sunday, July 20. 2003 at Thomapple Manor Hastings. Mrs. Maybee was bom October 4. 1912 in Hastings, the daughter of Merlin and Elizabeth fierce. She waked as a kitchen aide at Borgess Hospital for several years, and was a member of the Eagles Aerie and the Moose Lodge in PLAINWELL - Ronald Day Martin, age 53. of Plainwell, died Sunday, June 15. 2003 at his residence. He was bom April 15, 1950 in Bay City. Michigan, the son of Johr. F. Martin and Marylou (Shelson) Hall. Ron was employed in the past as a dental technician, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and outdoor sports. Surviving is his wife Mary E. Martin*, daughter. Jacqueline M. Martin; mother, Marylou (Thomas) Hall; brothers. Scott (Sandy) Martin. John (Mary) Martin; sisters, Sam (Jim) Bouvia. Nancy (Don) Gfundmaison all of Bay City, many nieces Hastings. She is survived by her son. Herman Cousins of Charlotte and daughter, Virginia Staton of Muncie, Indiana; 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husbands Laverne C. Cousins and Walt Maybee and son Leroy Cousins and 12 brothers. A memorial service will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the West Cannel Congregational Church. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuncrai.com and nephews. Services will be held Wednesday, July 23. 2003, at 1:30 p.m. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, with lull military hon­ ors. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. KALAMAZOO - Anna Mae Hill, age 89. of Kalamazoo, formerly of Delton passed away July 17, 2003. Mrs. Hill was bom on June 3, 1914 in Fife Lake, the daughter of William and Anna (Bruso) Whitmore. She was a loyal employee and retiree of James River Corporation. Mrs Hill was a member of the Hickory Comers Bible Church. She enjoyed crocheting afghans. garden­ ing. and especially her grandchildren. On June 12, 1930; she married Horace Hill and he preceded her in death on December 25, 1982. She is survived by sons: Richard Hill of Kokomo. Indiana and Robert Hill of Stanton; daughters. Betty Whitman of Kalamazoo. Bonnie (Joseph) Ferguson of Delton and Patsy Waldrop of Kalamazoo, a sister, Ruth Naramore of Battle Creek; 21 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by five brothers and a sister. Funeral services were conducted on Monday. July 21, 2003 at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Pi.-tor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment East Hickory Comers Worship Together... . ...al the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules cf Hastings area'churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW HOPE UNTIED FAITH UNTIED METHODIST FAMILY CHUKCH METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 ajn. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 un. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday 2601 Lacey Road. Dowltn*. MI M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Paiior. Sieve Olmstead 758-302i church phone 945-4995. Church Website: www. 49050 (616) Moore. Pr^or. Church phone 269­ Sunday Service: *30 aju.; Sunday bopeum cotn School 11:0 un.; Sunday Evening Service 6.00 pjn.; Btbte Study & Wednesday A Thuradry 9 un. to 1 p.jn. Sunday Morning: 9:30 ajn. Prayer Tune Vfafanday nights 6 30 Sunday Schoo: 10:45 a.m Morning pm Worship. Sunday 5-7 pjn. Youth ST. ROSE evening CATHOLIC CHURCH 9-12). (Gr. Fellowship. hours: Office Sunday p.m. 6:00 service Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club 805 S. kffierara. Father Al Rtmell. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 *.«. and 11:00 un.; Cotfewoo Saturday 3:30-4:15 pJTt. (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club at kids ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mats Sundav al 9-JOun. p.m.) 6 mer. the program will begin in Sept.) HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday. 7 pjn.. Prayer Meeting Comer of Stale Rd. and Bolra ood (Pioneer's does not meet in the sum­ ASSEMBLY OF GOD SAINTS ANDREW ft MATTHIA 1674 West Stair RofcJ. Hastinp. INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN Mich W. Cteyto i Gamwn. Pastor CHURCH St.. Rev. Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for an ages at 9:30 ajn. and worship service at 10:30 ajn. Coffee and Cookies will be available Surday School 9:30 a.m.; dasaes for 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services - between the worship service and all ages. Morning Worship 10.45 9:15 ajn. Morning Prayer. 11:00 Sunday ajn. Holy Communion. Wednesday Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life < child care provided). HASTINGS ajn. Nursery provided. Service, 6.00 p.m. Evening Prayer services 600 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 pjn. are: For more information call 795-2370 Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz rages 2 or Rev. David T. Hwtwick 948­ through 7 er first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bfcte quiz (ages f-12)*. 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for alfQrvtc " Youth Mtmsmes or Teen Bible Quiz es. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). Evemng (ages 13-19): Adult Bible Study - No • ageliauts Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid’s Time" is a great lime of celebr^fn^ Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5<i. ,.'Xe’ Come out and join us at 3Gi 2. State Rd. (Acrou from Tern’s Market) We look forward to worshipping wnh you. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor UNITED METHODIST Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor CHURCH Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Mmistnes: 3185 N. Broadway. Hastrngs. Ml Pastor Ryan White. Youth. *30 ajn. 239 E North Street, Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anion. Pasta. Thursday. July 24 - 5:30 pjn. Vacation Bible Experience; 6:30 49058. Rev Bob Smith. Phone 367­ Sunday School for ail ages: 10:45 4061. Worship Services: Sunday, ajn.. Morning Worship Service; 11:00 azn^ Sunday School 10 a.m. 6.00 p.m.. Evening Service; 700 for all ages. pjn p.m. Bal) game at Bob King Field. Friday, July 25 - Vacation Bible Experience. Saturday, July 26 - Sr. High Youth. Wednesday I1O0 ajn. Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 800 p.m. Narcotics EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Anonymous. Sunday July 27 - 8.00 CHURCH Study. Choir practice. Cal! Church -.Member Church of the WorU-Wuk Anglican Comutmuou" 315 W. Office. 948-8004 for mformabon on MOPS. Ladies Center St (comer of S. Broadway 'enure Time and W. Center St ). Church Office: Faithful Men. 945-3014. Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe m. Rector Mr. (616) The F. Witham Vbetberg. Director of BtNe Studies, and Fellowship Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 10 a.m. Children» Chapel and 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 Fellowship Tune before the ajn service. Nursery, children s ministry, Nursery Available at 10 ajn. youth group, adult small group min­ CHURCH OF THE istry, leadership training SAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Tsnm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 ajn. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pjn. evening Service; Wednesday. 7*0 pun. Services far Adults. Teem and Children Branham. Norton FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-fiHed church. Meeting « the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south cf Aayna Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073.* Sun. Pane A Worship I0J0 a.uu 600 pjn.; Wed. 6:30 pjn. Jesus Club for and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Brent ABUNDANT LIFE boys A girls ages 4-11 Pktton David Cedar Crxk Rd.. 8 rm. South. Pastor God’s Uhere Everyone u Sunday Wednesday nights - 6:00 pjn. LIVE! WOODGROVE BRETHREN Under the Dome praise team rehemal. Thursday nights - 7:00 CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coms Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School QUIMBY UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Ken Vaught. 9-J0-, Church Service 10:30 un. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 BARRY COUNTY ajn.ll ajn.; P.O. Ben 63. Hastings. MI 49058 CHURCH OF CHRIST Ml N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml COUNTRY CHAPEL 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH David Roper. Serving the Needs of 9275 S. Bedford Rd . Dowling. Our Neighbors! (Phitippiam 2:4) Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne HOW Dotten Mormon. Service Times: Please join us Sunday: Bible Class Worship Service 9:45 a m ; Sunday 1000 ajn.; Worship 11 OO a ,n.. 600 School 11:15 ajn. Nursery provided. pjn. Wednesday: Bit Class 700 Junior pjn.. Classes for aB agw Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-aoon. Saturday nights MAY WE HELP YOU? ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH - Pratae Services Nashville Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A 7:30 pjn. For more information call mission of St Rove Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday al 9:30 aju. the church office. ) Refreshments; 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 pjn. church. LIVE’ Under the Dome (Contemporary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10.30 aJB. - I-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. a au Evening Service at 600 p.m ; Maurice E Benedict_______ | Farwell, Michigan, and formerly of Delton, age 78, passed away July 19. 2003. Mr. Benedict was bom on June 29,1925 in Cedar Creek, the son of Leon and Hazel (Craven) Benedict. He attended Cedar Creek and Delton schools. Mr. Benedict was a graduate of Kalamazoo College. He was a veteran of World War II, serving his country in the U.S. Navy as a pharmacist male. He was employed at E.W. Bliss where he was a mechanical engineer, for over 30 years. He also was a realtor until retiring. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Hastings. He enjoyed readip^. fishing, fly tying and painting " * ' _ He is survived by his wife, Beulah (Kiersey); children. Sandra (Ron) Hayward of Beverton, Alan Benedict of Lake Odessa. Christine (Alan) Swank of Delton; grandchil­ dren, Tonia Maesen. Doug. Sarah and Zachary Swank, Brian Hayward. Naomi Jones and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson. Michael Benedict. A graveside service was conducted Wednesday, July 23. 2003 al Cedar Creek Cemetery. Rev. Michael Anton officiated. Military honors under the auspices of the VFW. Memorial contributions to a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings MI (269-945-9574) rtnnc« voyager.net. Barrier trr.- building with elevator to all floors Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15ajn. - Sunday School.9:30ajn. 49058. Someone Special." For information call School at 9:45 aun.; Worship 11K» M-79 West love. Gores Funeral Home, Delton. HASTINGS FIRST UNTIED Robert Pastor Phone 623-5543 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. July 30- 700 pjn. GRACE COMMUNITY' CHURCH Mu-uc Sunday Worship -8 azn and Sunday Sc.ool at 10 ua Sunday A 1000 ajn. Wonh-p. Mnnday. July 28 EvangcEsm Committee Meeting Tuesday. July 29 - 700 p.m. Vision Team Mee’ing. 7.00 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. to Hickory Barry County appreciated. by Williams- FARWELL - Maurice E. Benedict, of evenmgs. mission Cemetery. Memorial contributions Comers Bible Church or the Commission on Aging will be Arrangements were made pjn. prayer meeting in dr Lounge. Starting June I - Summer Worsmp Schedule 8:30 ajn. LIVE! Under the Dome, Junior Church; 9:30 ajn. Refreshments; 10^0 a.m. Traditional Service. FlRST PRESBITER1AN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor Sunday Services - 9:00 a.m Traditional Worship. 10:30 ajn. Contemporary Woraiup The 9X» Service » Broad­ cast over W'BCH - AM 1220. The 10:30 Service is Broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services. SPECIAL EVENTS: July 26th - Middle High Ycmih Trip to Bartow Lake, ’tooth Mhaion Trip participants return. This information on worship services is provided by The Hartings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.1.C, THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings Lottie Bell Eastman HASTINGS - On July 16.2003, Lottie, age 92. was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; where slie joins htr lov­ ing husband. Nelson Lottie was bom on May 18, 1911 in Battle Creek. Michigan to Queenie and Loren Holton. She fell in love and was married to Nelson C. Eastman for 62 years. They resided most of their married life in Sunfield where they raised their five children. She was a member of the Sebewa Church of God in Lake Odessa. She will be sadly missed by her children. Vanola May Apsey of Lake Odessa, Leona (Merlin) Brooke and Leta Thompson of Sunfield, Lyle (Doris) Eastman of North Carolina, and Jeanette (Fred) DuBois of Grand Ledge. Lottie was also blessed with 20 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren; one sister. Beatrice Hock and one brother. Chester (Violet) Holton of Sebring. Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband. Nelson C. Eastman; sister's, Wanita Van Wormer, Leta Smith and a brother. Charlie; two sons-in-in-law, Raymond Thompson. Fred Apsey Jr. and also a great grandson. Steve Thomason. A celebration of her life was held Saturday. July 19, 2003 at The Rosier Funeral Home/Mapes Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. Michigan. Rev. Leon Raybum officiated. Internment was in Sunfield Cemetery, Sunfield. Contributions may be made to Tendercare in Hastings, where she resided for the last two years, or the Sebewa Church of God. Arrangements were made by Rosier Funeral Home. Sunfield. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Marvin F. Flower CHARLOTTE - Man in F. Flower passed away on July 17, 2003, after a short illness. Marvin was bom in Kalamazoo on April I. 1920. the son of Altha and Delos Flower. He was a 1933 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, received his bachelor of arts from Western Michigan University, and earned a masters degree from MSU. He served as a U.S. Army officer in the North African and European Theatres in World War II and was discharged as a captain from the 351st Searchlight Battalion. He taught industrial arts at Charlotte High School for 33 years. He was active in Boy Scouts and a life member of the American Legion. , . Marvin was a founding member of the Eaton County Educational Credit Union, serving as its president for many years. An active member of the Law*rence Avenue United Methodist Church, he was especially proud of his role in establishing the church's educational unit. He enjoyed his summers and retirement years on the family farm in Barry County, where he indulged his loves of gardening and. especially, working on out-door projects with brother-in-law. Richard Hoogenboom. Marvin and his wife. Vivian, traveled extensively and wintered in recent years in Brownsville. Texas. Marv was devoted to his family, friends, and former students. He was preceded in death by a sister. Genevieve Hoogenboom and a daughter-in­ law. Caterina Flower. He is survived by Vivian, his beloved wife of 57 years; sons, Douglas. Raymond (Joy), and Frederick (Lisa); and grandchildren. Emily. Kristin and Stefano. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 21. at Faith United Methodist Church, M-43, Delton, with interment in Prairieville Cemetery. A memorial service was held at the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church (210 East Lawrence) in Charlotl.- on Wednesday. July 23. at 2 pan. Memorial donations may be made to the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church or Hayes-Green-Beech Hospital. Charlotte, in Marvin's name. LOWELL - Pauline E. (Nesbet) Dombak. age 84, of Lowell, formerly of Grand Rapids passed away July 9, 2003. She was bom in Barry County on August 9, 1918, the daughter of Floyd and Jesse (Smith) Nesbet. She graduated from Nashville See OBITS, page 8 High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband. Joseph in 1984. sister. Inez Hickey and several grandchildren. Mrs. Dombak is survived by her children. James of Belding. Diane (Gordon) Kloostra, of Lake Orion. Dennis (Marilyn) Dombak of Lowell; nine grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Memorial services were held Monday, July 14th at the Roth-Gerst Chapel in Lowell. |Terry Paul Andrews ALLEGAN - Terry Paul Andrews, age 60. of AUegan, died Sunday, July 13,2003 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law Terry and Tammy Andrews. Terry was bom on January 14. 1943 in Newman. Georgia, son of Lewis W. and Dorothy R. McDonald. He had attended Thomapple Kellogg School and completed four years serving in the U.S. Navy. He married Gloria Town of Allegan and has lived in Allegan since 1966. He was employed at Hayworth at the time of his retirement. Terry enjoyed collecting and showing antique tractors among his many bobbies. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy R. McDonald of Middleville; his son and wife, Terry and Tammy Andrews of Allegan; hi* daughter and son-in-law. Ruth and Bill Van Hom of Allegan; his brother and wife, Gary and Mary McDonald of Middleville; his sis­ ter and brother-in-law, Michelle (McDonald) and George Hoffman of Mt Morris; five grandchildren, Terry III. Kevin and Michelle Andrews. Jessica and Shawn Van Hom; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria (Town) Andrews; a grandson. Joshua P.VanHorn and his stepfather. Lewis W. McDonald. Cremation has taken place according to his wishes. A memorial service for Terry will be Satardsy, August p. 2003 at 2 pjn. at Ms rcsidSttW.'4895 106 Ave.. Grand Memorial contributions may be nude to the Wings of Hope Hospice. Donald Lee Bell FREEPORT - Donald Lee Biro, age 60, of Freeport, passed away July 12,2003 at home. Donald Lee Bird was bom April 18, 1943 at Hastings, the son of Ivan and Martha (Elliott) Bird. He was raised in Freeport, and attended Freeport schools. Donald was self-employed. He ran his own gravel pit He was a member of Kingdom Hall in Hastings. Don was an outdoors enthusiast, enjoyed fishing, hunting and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Preceding him in death was his son. Daniel Bild, and his parents, Ivon and Martha Bird; brother, Leon Bird; and sister, Eva Bird. He is survived by one son. Doug (Kelli) Bird of Freeport; one daughter, Dawn (Quentin) Aikens of Alto; four grandchildren. Calynne, Alisha, Daniel. Brandi; two broth­ ers, Robert (Terri) Bird of Freeport and Harold (Marylou) Jameson of Lake Odessa; three sisters. Jeanette (Jim) Cochran, of Richland. Sherry (Wayne) Fyan of Freeport. Elaine (Rudy) Hunter of Freeport; many nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial was held Tuesday. July 15. 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Leonard Davis officiat­ ing. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Diredor Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned A Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 BOSLEY PHARMACY • ’’Prescriptions’118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS - Elaine M. Wellfare, age 78, of West State Road, Hastings, died Monday. July 21, 2003 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Wellfare was bom on February 24, 1925 in Hastings, the daughter of Reginald and Glenna (Lewis) Winslow. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1943 fror- Hastings High School. She wiu married to Donald K. Wellfare on December 24. 1942. Mrs. Wellfare was a homemaker and worked eight years at the former Jacob's Pharmacy in Hastings. Mrs. Wellfare was a long-time Pennock Hospital volunteer, former member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a former 4-H leader. Mrs. Wellfare is survived by her husband, Donald; daughters, Vicki (Jock) Garey of Portland, Michigan and Sue (Steve) Allerding of Ionia; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were parents, and sisters, Ruth Weaver, Grace Hager and Margaret Wenger. There will be no funeral home visitation. Honoring her wishes, graveside services will be held at 2 pjn. on Thursday, July 24, 2003 at Hastings Township Cemetery (McKeown Road). Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Fred Jacobs soloist. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hastings. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hartnga Banner - Thuradsy. JuTy 24.2003 — Pape 7 Storm damages Battle Creek Outdoor Center, area business by Mary McDonough . Staff Writer A storm system that blew through Barry County Sunday afternoon did some $20,000 in damage to the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center and took a roof off a nearby excavating business. The storm was in the process of spawning The roof of Casey's Excavating and Sanitation blew off during the storm. Pictured with the remains of the roof is owner Casey Jones. a tornado when it hit Barry County (see accompanying story) but did not actually become a tornado until it reached Calhoun County, according to the National Weather Service. Trees were pushed over by the storm all over the Clear Lake area. The outdoor educa­ tion center is located south of Dowling on Clear L"kc. “I think we had 15 to 20 trees come down,” center Director Del Bachert said. “We had four buildings damaged." Those buildings included a lodge used to house teachers plus three cabins. Damage to the camp also includ­ ed the destruction of a 35- to 40-foot windmill that was blown over in the storm. Trees that toppled over ranged from 90 to 130 feet tall, Bachert said. The one that struck the lodge was actually a healthy tree pushed over by another toppled tree, he said. The damage could have been a lol worse, he said. Last October the camp sustained $160,000 in damages when a windstorm brought down 155 trees on the camp's 175 acres. "Eighty-five percent of the power lines were down and nine buildings were hit," Bachert said. • After that storm Bachen. decided to have the camp’s power lines buried and have “haz­ ardous" trees — trees that had the potential of coming dow’ii in a storm — removed. Three weeks ago, he said, a crew started taking out trees at the camp, and had removed some 60 potentially hazardous trees before the latest storm struck. The irony is that, in this age of rising fuel costs and increased reliance on wood heal, the camp is having a hard time getting rid of all the wood generating by the cuttings. On the corner of Lacey Road and M-37 jusi south of Clear Lake, Casey Jones, owner of Casey’s Excavating and Sanitation, was still waiting for a roofer Tuesday to put a dollar value on what it will cost to replace the exca­ vating company’s roof, which blew off in the The Winka Lodge at the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center near Dowling was one ot four camp buildings damaged by trees that toppled over during a storm Sunday, according to Center Director Del Bachert. pictured in front of the damaged lodge. AL-sVK 12th < 30 th - $20.00 OFF ON COMPLETE INTERIOR 8 EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint storm. Part of the roof wound up on M-37, Jones said. Jones had just put the roof or. four years ago, he said. Luckily the new roof was placed over an existing roof, and the old roof was still in place. Jones said a tree came down on property he owns east of his excavating busi­ ness on Lacey Road, and a neighbor on Clear Lake suffered damage to his patio from a downed tree. The weather lately, Jones said, has definite­ ly been “different." Washing, Waxing. Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning S detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 rn/te south of State St. 269/945-5607 owsawo ,Mil tfSLH CITY OF HASTINGS WASTE WATER DEPARTMENT EMT CLASS There is an EMT class being planned to start in October 2003. at the new Nashville Ambulance training center (pending state approval). We are asking for anyone interested to call or write us so that we can get an idea Leon Ackett celebrates 80th birthday Bouwens-Menges united in marriage there to celebrate the event. After the ceremony a lovely dinner was enjoyed by the couple and family at the American Legion in Caledonia. Ml. Upon returning from Cancun. Mexico the honeymooners presently reside on Gun Lake. Shelbyville. MI. arranged by caffing Man Lumbert al the Hartings WWTP, phone number 2S9.94530B3. Sealed bids «■ be received at the office d whether week nights or Saturday class works best etc. publdy road aloud. Al bids »■ ba dearly marked on the outside d 49073. ms.wss 4 Ught-houM Construction, Inc. Thomas E. Schoenherr j -I 1 I Owner/Operator Genera/ Contractor Evert G. Manahum, City Clark CEMETERY SEXTON NEEDED The Village of Nashville is looking tor qualified applicants for the job of Cemetery Sexton for the Lakeview Cemetery. The current wage is $7,800 per year. Resumes and application shall become the property of the Village of Nashville and will be public information unless otherwise requested. All resumes shall be held on file tor one year and shall only be returned to the applicant at their request. Anyone wishing to apply can contact the Nashville Village Office at 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Ml 49073. A job description is available at the Office. ® mm-©© urn ... a»g? IFa ^sH3tn§) dsm&v Call Tom, 269-945-1862 Cheesemans to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary ELECTION NOTICE In loving memory of Harold and Yvonne (Dull) Cheeseman of 5180 Bird Road. Hastings were married in Woodbury July 24, 1943. Harold and Yvonne have four children. Terry (Joan) Cheeseman of Lowell, Nancy (Basil) Boniface of Delton, Bruce (Sharon) Cheeseman of Missouri anc Brian Cheeseman of Hastings; 12 grandchil­ dren and 14 great-grandchildren. No celebra­ tion is planned. Qoitdy (JUiattliews Janes celebrate 50th anniversary Friends and family arc all invited to join them for the celebration between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. A short program of special memo­ ries will begin al 1:30 followed by a buffet luncheon. Your presence is the only gift they desire. TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF. THE CITY OF HASTINGS COUhTT OF CARRY, MICHIGAN 96-65 • 7-22-99 I read of a man who stood to speak Notice « tereby given that the Odd Year City Primary Electron At the funeral of a friend will be held in the City ol Hastings m said County and State, on He referred to the dates on his tombstone Tuesday. August 5. 2003. from 7D0 rm una 800 p.m. lor the From the beginning_.... to the end He noted thatfirst came his date of birth And spoke the following date with tears An open house in honor of the 50th wed­ ding anniversary of Francis and Sarah Jane (Schwab) will be held at the Sunfield United Methodist Church, 227 Logan Street on August 12. They were married on May 22, 1953. Street. Hastings. Mtohigan. This work wil indude a price tor propping and painting of the above-mentioned materials. Questions, specifi- the City CM. 201 East State, Hastings. Mctvgan 49050 until 10d» wk, Kaley Pumford. friend of the bride. The best man was Ron Heethuis. friend fo the groom. Groomsmen were Matthew Chlebana. Jeff Sanders and Jerry VanDenBrink. friend of the groom, and John Menges, brother of the groom. The ringbear­ er was Drew Menges, nephew of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Harrington were master and mistress of ceremonies. Several family members from out of state were also tanks, located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. 225 North Cass ter to Nashville Ambulance PO Box 280. Nashville Ml. In a beautiful afternoon wedding on March 15, 2003 at Peace Reform Church in Tony Matthews of South Carolina and Bob Menges of Idaho. The maid of honor was Tricia Braska. friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Carrie Sanders, Marcia Ferro, friend fo the bride, Nicole Bowens, sister of the bride and Tina Cbou’nard. sister of the groom. Flower girl rior iron work, and painting of masonry walls around the old settling what the needs of the students are, how many students, Please call 517-852-9385 or 517-852-9661 or send let­ Leon Ackett is celebrating his 80th birth­ day July 28. Cards may be sent to Leon Ackett Tendercare Hastings, 240 E. North. Hastings. Ml 49058. Caledonia, MI, Rachel Lynn Bouwens and Thomas Michael Menges were unied in mar­ riage performed by Rev. Jack Doorlag. Rachel is the daughter of Ted and Denise Bouwens of Middleville. Tom is the son of REQUEST FOR BIDS The City d Harting,. Department d Pubic Services. Waste Water But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between the years. For that dash represents all the time That he spent alive on earth ... And now only those who loved him Know what that little line is worth, the dash represents a wonderful legacy One that will continue to grow in our love And with these two wonderful, wonderful boys purpose d electing candidates lor tha Mowing offices: . MAYOR FOR FOUR YEAR TERM ONE COUNCIL MEMBER FROM EACH WARD FOR FOUR YEAR TERMS ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM POLLING PLACE LOCATION HASTINGS MIDOLE SCHOOL. 232 W. GRAND STREET. HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. (CORNER BROADWAY AND GRAND) We gave each other. We miss you so much every day. Aatbcu. Hiavts and Evnrtl G. Manshum, City Clerk Hastings, Micnigan �Page 8 — Thursday, July 24, 2003 — The Hastings Banner ylrea Obituaries, .Lake. &JeAAa continued from pg. 6 j/lnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Depot Day is set for Saturday. July 26 with a full schedule from 10 am. until 5 p.m. Included will be dancers, stringed music, singers, gospel, the Janie Rodrigucz award, presentation of the dairy industry and the allied families, food on the grounds, the depot full of interesting exhibits. There will be a large tent to provide shelter from the sun. Boy Scouts help with parking on the grounds. There will be a raffle drawing as a climax. The trip offered this year is first prize with cash awards of $100 for second place and S50 for third prize. The top prize is a stay at Mackinaw City for two nights with meals, a boat ride on Lake Michigan to see some light houses and another boat ride on another day into Lake Huron. Winners of previous trips have been very enthusiastic about their prizes. They have ranged from Copper Harbor to Mackinac Island to Blissfield which included a dinner mystery theater. The church softball league continues at Freeport which has bleachers at each of their fields with three starring times each evening. Some of the teams come from Sunfield. Woodland. Lake Odessa. Clarksville and Alto. Last week’s mention of Summer Splash indicated it would happen in late August. It comes sooner than that. The weekend events are planned for Saturday and Sunday. Aug. 2 and 3 with other events coming sooner. The Ionia County Genealogical Society has been invited to take part in a Symma home­ coming event on Aug. 2 and 3. This north­ western Ionia County village celebrates its Irish heritage every March so this is a new event for them. The Sunfield chapter of the Sons of Union Veterans will meet on Tuesday, July 29 at 7 pjn. in the post home which is a former G.A.R. Hall still equipped with the wooden kitchen chairs the Veterans brought from home to provide seating for their meetings. The chairs each arc painted with the veterans’ names. Former resident Helen Anway. widow of Bert who worked at the Lake Odessa Co-op Elevator, has been named Citizen of the Year of Webberville where they moved many years If You're Not Driving For Covenant, Then You’re Not Driving ago. She was chosen by the Masonic Lodge and the Citizen of the Year committee. Auction sales are common but a new one at Clarksville is listed as a demolition auction. A cottage is being gutted with the sale bill including windows, cabinets, antenna, lum­ ber. light fixtures and more. It is increasingly common for small houses or cottages to be razed and then for something bigger and bet­ ter to be placed. On most lakefront property the lol sizes are narrow so the new dwellings are built higher if not wider. Retirees of the Ionia State Hospital/Riverside Center are invited to a potluck at Sherwood Forest Community Room on the west side of Ionia on August 15. The street project continues on Tupper Lake Street. The prediction was that there would no longer be three steps up from the street to the sidewalk. Tht sand surface is very smooth now and the curbing is poured. It appears there will be only a single step onto the curb. This must represent tons of sand fill to make the street fairly level. Mrs. Lester (Virginia) Yonkers underwent orthopedic surgery at (former) Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids a week ago. She returned home on Sunday. David and Joanne Allis, retired postal employees, on Monday attended the funeral at the Webberville Baptist Church for his sis­ ter, Phyllis Kurtz. Others from here who attended were three members of the Garlock family, cousins of the husband of the deceased. The board of directors of the local histori­ cal society met on Monday evening. Just a few details remained for decisions regarding Depot Day. which is coming this Saturday. The new item for sale will be a crockery item which matches the crockery vase sold last year with the depot imprint. The stoneware company that produced the piece from 2002 was going out of business so this presented a chance to restock the 2002 item and to get in advance of this week’s event a larger mixing bowl of the same style. Thus, these two are now limited editions since the firm is no Donald Lee Bell DELTON - Ruih Marie Gale of Delton passed away Wednesday. July 23. 2003. Ruth was bom April 26. 1922 in Otsego, the daughter of Bert and Helena (Cook) Merchant; and had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident. She was a member of the Delton Faith United Methodist Church and loved reading her Bible. Ruth enjoyed watching all kinds of nature. On July 27. 1940, she was united in mar­ riage to Robert S. Gale who preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 1986. She was also preceded in death by her parents: two sisters. Nellie Lampman and Letty Merchant; and a grand­ son. Michael Leroy Gale. Surviving are her children. Robert L. (Tina) Gale of Bangor. Danny (Wanda) Gale of Lawrence. Shirley (John) Durden of Kalamazoo. Helena (Mace) Babcock of Delton. Bert (Vicky) Gale of Delton; 20 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brother and sis­ ters, Arnold (Martha) Merchant of Kalamazoo. ’oyce Fitch of Fort Smith, Ariz.. Rosemary Dean of Parchment: and several nieces and 'icphews. The family will receive friends on Saturday. July 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday. July 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel. 622 S. Burdick St.. Kalamazoo where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. July 28. 2003, with pastor Daniel Hofmann officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorials in Ruth’s memory may be directed to Kairos Dwelling. Online memorialization available at www.langelands.com. Arrangements are by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Kalamazoo. longer producing any items. These arc heavy­ duty pieces, attractive, and a legitimate sou­ venir of the village. Lakewood News this week carried a full program for Depot Day 2003. Hie new stage built by director Bob Warner and others for use by the Thunder Floor Cloggers will be used Saturday by the doggers and the young dancers who perform at 12:30. The new portable doggers’ stage will be situated between the tent and the Emerson Street. For other events of the day spectators can simply turn their chairs to face the depot stage. There will be folding chairs available, but patrons are invited to bring their own lawn chairs for lease Purchase Eupcnenced Dovers S^ios • Teams Graaucte Stuapnis COVINAHT TRANSPORT 1-SM-MOREPAY (1-MS-667-3729) ctiat wall. caw fans. cmat fun. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES JULY 25 - CHRISTMAS IN JULY JULY 26 - TEAM PHOTO DAY JULY 27 - DEREK JETER CARD DAY See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium WWWJMttMCrMkyaRkMBXOIN • 269.660.1217 E.L.S. inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • • • • • • All 48 States vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East Coast - west Coast 1972. In the late 30's, she moved to he Havens Rd. Farm in Barry County with her husband. Joseph, where she spent most of her life as a homemaker as well as working the farm. She milked many cows, worked the fields, tended all kinds of livestock - her hands were never idle. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, cooking, especially for anyone who stopped by. and she was gardening into her 80’s. She was preceded in death by her husband, son Norbert Arens in 1990, brothers and sis­ ters, Ludwig, Karl, Hermine. Helena. Minche. Otto, Adolph and daughter-in-law activities department. Visitation will be held Thursday. July 24 from 6 to 8 p.m., w-ith a rosary at 5:30 p.m.. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Mass will be held Friday. July 25. 2003 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings, with Fr. Alfred J. Prairieville Township is accepting bids tor a 1995 John Deere (compact) Tractor The tractor is diesel with 870 hours on the engine Ace—aoriea included in the bid are, backhoe, mower deck 4 Anyone wishirg to vow the tractor and accessories should contact Nofmajean Nichols. Prairieville Township Clerk at the Prameville Township Hall. Phone: (269) 623-2664 or (269) 623­ 2726 All bids should be seated and delivered to Praineville Townsnip. 10115 South Norns road, Delton, Ml 49046. by Monday, August 11. 2003. at 5:00 p.m. The bids will be opened at the August 13 Regular Board Meeting held at 10115 South Norris Road. Delton, at 7.00 p.m. Prakiievlle Townihip Board reserves the riflhLto refuse any and all bids Hastings Tendercarc, where she was a resi­ dent for the past six yean;. She was bom April 1, 1905 in Bosenbach, Germany, the daughter of Jacob and Carolina (Theobalt) Cullmann. Carolina moved to Detroit in the late 20’s and married Joseph Arens. He died July 23. grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Rose Church or Hastings Tendercare PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP TAKING BIDS and bucket HASTINGS - Carolina Arens, age 98. of Hastings, died Monday, July 21. 2003 at Judy Joppie. Surviving are daughters. Frieda (Jim) Jaynes of Hastings, Elizabeth Arens of East Lansing; son. Henry (Janet) Arens of Hastings; 10 grandchildren and 13 great­ call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 0952291 Dear Annie: My stepdaughter was involved in a car accident that injured everyone in the car. including five of her best friends. "Lana" is 14. and after we thanked God for the mil­ lionth lime that she was alive, though bruised and battered, I wanted some way to get through to her how serious this was. I remem­ bered an essay called "Dead at Seventeen." Teenagers believe they are immortal, and I’m hoping this essay might give her a wake-up call. Life is fragile and precious, and can be gone in an instant. Please print it — Mom in Decatur. III. Dear Decatur: That essay appeared many times in the Ann Landers column and was one of her readers’ most requested. Here it is: Dead at Seventeen by John Berrio Agony claws my mind. I am a statistic. When I first got here I fell very much alone. I was overwhelmed by grief, and 1 expected to find sympathy. I found no sympathy. I saw only thousands of others whose bodies were as badly man­ gled as mine. I was given a number and placed in a category. The category was called ’Traffic Fatalities." The day I died was an ordinary school day. How I wish I had taken the bus’ But I was too cool for the bus. 1 remember how I wheedled the car out of Mom. "Special favor," I plead­ ed. "All the kids drive." When the 2:50 p.m. bell rang, I threw my books in the locker... free until tomorrow morning! I ran to the parking lot. excited at the thought of driving a car and being my own boss. Il doesn't matter how the accident hap­ pened. I was goofing off — going loo fast, taking crazy chances. But I was enjoying my freedom and having fun. The last thing I remember was passing an old lady who seemed to be going awfully slow. I heard a crash and felt a terrific jolL Glass and steel flew everywhere. My whole body seemed to be turning inside out. I heard myseif scream. Suddenly. I awakened. It was very quiet. A police officer was standing over me. I saw a doctor. My body was mangled. I was saturat­ ed with blood. Pieces of jagged glass were sticking out all over. Strange that I couldn't feel anything. Hey. don't pull that sheet over my head. I can't be dead. I'm only 17. I've got a date tonight. I’m supposed to have a won­ derful life ahead of me. I haven't lived yet. I can't be dead. Later I was placed in a drawer. My folks came to identify me. Why did they have to see me like this? Why did I have to look at greater comfort. Betty Carey is recovering at home from foot surgery two weeks ago. Owner Opetatots ‘Dead at 17’ reminds Russell officiating. Burial will be at Ml. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. Mom’s eyes when she faced the most terrible ordeal of her life? Dad suddenly looked very old. He told the man in charge. "Yes, he's our son." The funeral was weird. I saw all my rela­ tives and friends walk toward the casket. They looked at me with the saddest eyes I’ve ever seen. Some of my buddies were crying. A few of the girls touched my hand and sobbed as they walked by. Please somebody — wake me up! Get me out of here. I can't bear to see Mom and Dad in such pain. My grandparents are so weak from grief they can barely walk. My brother and sister are like zombies. They move like robots. In a daze. Everybody. No one can believe this. I can't believe it. either. Please, don't bury me! I’m not dead! I have a lot of living to do! I want to laugh and run again. 1 want to sing and dance. Please don't put me in the ground! I promise if you give me just one more chance, God, 111 be the most careful driver in the whole world. All I want is one more chance. Please, God. I'm only 17. Want kids? Dear Annie: I am 33 and have been married for three years to "Ben," who is 40. Ben had a vasectomy several years ago. At the time, he didn't believe he would ever marry and had no interest in becoming a father. Ben knew I wanted children, and we discussed the option of reversing his surgery or adopting. He said he was open to either suggestion. However, whenever I bring up the subject, Ben will only say, "If that's what you want." In the last six months, I have come to the realization that I would very much like to have children. I just don't want to have them with Ben. I don't think he would be an involved father, and he doesn't seem particu­ larly interested in having kids. When I baby­ sit for relatives, he usually disappears. When he is around kids, he is short-tempered and acts immature. I don't want to go through life without hav­ ing children, but my marriage is not fit for a ?hild. Should I honor my wedding vows and remain childless? Our marriage isn't perfect, but if it weren't for this issue, I think I could be happy. If I leave him. how do I explain it to our families? - No Signature in the East Dear No Signature: The unwillingness of one partner to have children is a valid reason to terminate a marriage. However, you do not know how Ben would behave with children of his own, nor can you guarantee that you will find what you are looking for with some­ one else. You both need to discuss this in greater detail before making any decisions. Ben needs to know how important having children is to you. You need him to promise that he will do his best to be a supportive, involved and caring father. Get counseling if necessary, but work out all the angles before giving up. Good luck. Steal envelopes Dear Annie: I went to my local store to buy greeting cards and was surprised to find sec­ tions with no envelopes. I asked the manager if this was an oversight, and she told me this is the latest thing in shoplifting. With more people creating greeting cards on their com­ puters, they steal envelopes by the dozens. Office supply stores sell card-sized envelopes specifically for computer-generat­ ed cards, so there is no reason to steal. And by die way, I was told that the store has retrained its security cameras for the greeting-card aisle. — Kentucky Buyer Dear Kentucky: There is no excuse for tak­ ing what does not belong to you. OK. all you envelope thieves, consider yourselves warned. Snakes good pets Dear Annie: I am a herpetologist, and I would like to respond to the letter from "Creepy Crawlers in Texas,", whose boyfriend has com snakes. You said com snakes are known escape artists. This is true of all cap­ tive snakes that arc housed improperly. If an enclosure is secure, there is no way for die snake to escape. If you want a true escape artist, try a parrot that has figured out how to unlatch the cage door. Com snakes arc docile and make good pets. They rarely bite, and their bites are not dangerous to humans. If "Creepy Crawlers" were to handle the snakes, she would see they deserve our respect and admiration. If she confronts her ophidiophobia, she will find that snakes are actually quite Chann­ ing and fascinating animals. — Herpetologist in Massachusetts Dear Herpetologist: We appreciate your professional advice. Many renders thought the woman should give the com snakes a chance before giving her boyfriend an ultima­ tum. We agree. Our thanks to all who wrote. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. Marriage licenses Victor Allen Dennis. Wayland and Pameler Glen Morehouse. Wayland. William Christopher Funckes. Kalamazoo and Le Ann Arkwright, Plainwell. Joseph James Reynolds. Middleville and Valerie Marie Woessner. Middleville. Dennis Michael Bassett, Hastings and Christine Ann Weiderman-Tyrrell. Hastings. Kevin James Minch. Middleville and Kristina Lynn Javor, Middleville. Douglas Wayne Zimmerman, Hastings and Barbara llene Duane. Hastings. David Wayne Baldwin, Hastings and Tamara Jane Cherry-Benner, Hastings. Thoma; Raymond Goggins, Hastings and Amy Louise Dykstra, Middleville. Jason Lee Hall. Delton and Heather Marie Risner. Delton. Caleb Paul Bolthousc, Hastings and Nicole Ann Wesner, Hastings. Douglas Scott Beasley, Hastings and Denise Elizabeth Wills, Battle Creek. �The Hastings Banner — Thurwtay. Ju»y 24. 2003 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Barry County at the dawn Cloverdale of the 20th Century PartU By Joyce Wein beech t The following series of essays were written to give an overview of Barry County villages in the 1900s. Meadville was consolidated with the Morgan Post Office and it is difficult to find where it was located. There was a hamlet called Sheridan east of Cole’s Landing. There was a store, railroad station, saw mill, brick maker, grist mill and a doctor, as well as a blacksmith. When Sheridan applied for a post office the govern­ ment wouldn’t let them use the name Sheridan because there was already a Sheridan post office in Michigan. It was then named Morgan, after John Morgan, who owned 80 acres to the immediate west of the station. The post office was closed in 1933. but the hamlet of Morgan is still quite recog­ nizable. There is still a store and meat market there and a cluster of homes. The Coats Grove post office was kept open until 1916 and had rural free delivery (RFD) route for a time until the RFD from Hastings took over the mail route. There was a general store on the Castleton comer of the township. The school stood on the Carlton Township comer, the church, which is still operating today, was on the Hastings Township comer. There was the C.K.&S. Dept, the Smith Brothers Elevator, a stock yard and a saw mill. Coats Grove was a busy place in the early 1900s. There was a blacksmith shop, which gave way to an automobile repair garage. It is still visible today, though the school and store, while still standing, and the garage are now privately owned. The Village of Nashville was incorporated in 1869 and continued to grow well into the 1900s. There was just about any service one needed there, and farmers from the surround­ ing community utilized them well. They had a newspaper, and the Maple Valley News still serves the area. There were schools, black­ smith shops which gave way to gasoline sta­ tions and garages, several grocery stores, pharmacies, hotels, restaurants and there was the Star Movie Theater, schools, a library and a state of the art fire department after the vil­ lage nearly burned out. There was once a race track to the north and cast of the town. There also was a creamery, which made prize win­ ning butter. The building today is still stand­ ing. The village had and still has two villageowned parks. Again, the basis for Nashville was its mills and the associated businesses chat often sprang up, beside the mills. The Grand River Valiey/Michigan Central Railroad also aided in Nashville’s growth. Today one can still find churches, restau­ rants, the fire department and ambulance service, the posi office with rural free deliv­ ery, a bank, a pharmacy. a library, the parks, a VFW Hall, schools, and in 1999 there also is a video store there. There is a feed store, and a very active VFW post, a laundromat, the gas station-convenience stores, a garage, the super markci and several other businesses still serving the community. There arc two public parks and a village hall as well as the Castleton township Hall. The movie theater is gone, however, as are the several mills that served the community at the beginning of the century. Hastings was incorporated as a village in 1855 and as a city in 1871. It has grown since that time to be a really good city with all the services anyone could desire, with malls and large markets. It has had rural free delivery mail service since 1901 and continues to serve a very large area with mail delivery. The history of Hastings is long and inter­ esting. The city continues to grow and Reed's Opera House Lentz Table Factory become even more interesting, but it is too much to cover in this essay. It deserves to be covered in an article devoted to it alone. Quimby Station was the result of Harold L. Quimby, who came to the area in 1870, to build a saw mill and kiln on the Thomapple River. He moved in several pre-cut homes from Grand Rapids for the woikers. opened a gen­ eral store and established the post office. Harold Quimby never lived in Quimby, com­ muting from Grand Rapids by train, but his brother. George Quimby, did live there and was the first postmaster. After several fires, one to the kiln and one that destroyed the saw mill, which were believed to have been set by disgruntled American Indians of the area, who had used the area for a burial ground, Quimby pulled his lumber business out of the village. After the demise of the lumber business, many workers stayed on, finding other employment, and Quimby continued to thrive. There were several businesses located there, a school, the church and several other businesses. Rural free delivery was estab­ lished in 1904, with George Scott as the deliv­ ery man and Flora Cruso as the substitute driver. The post office closed in 1932. The school was consolidated with Hastings, but the build­ ing still stands and is privately owned. The church is still operating and the cluster of houses are still standing with the addition of some new ones. Quimby, located at M-79, can easily be identified today. Hope Township had a hamlet named Hope Center, but it didn’t sur ive very long into the 20th century. The C.K.&S. Railroad didn't go through Hope Center, so the store owner who had applied for a post office for Hope Township simply moved his store and the post office to the railroad and they named the station Cloverdale. The Kingsbury Mills were already located on the channel between what was then known as Mud Lake, later changed to Cloverdale Lake and Long Lake. After the railroad came through a hotel was built there. There was a store, church, black­ smith shop, later a hardware store and, of course, the depot for the C.K.&S. Railroad. In the early 1900s Cloverdale was a well known fishing spot and Ackers built their resort on the east end of Long Lake. The lakes there also supplied a great deal of ice for Kalamazoo and even Chicago. There were several large ice houses there and the ice was shipped by rail car to the cities. Cloverdale can still be identified. There is still a store there. The school house still stands, but is a private dwelling now. There is still a post office in Cloverdale. It has been moved east on M-43 and there is no rural delivery out of Cloverdale as of 1999. Cedar Creek was settled as early as 1850. There was a mill there until May of 1965. when it burned to the ground. Cedar Creek had a store, a school, a black­ smith shop, church and the cemetery. Today, one can still find the mill race. There is still a store and the church is very active. The cemetery also remains. The post office was closed on Dec. 31,1904. also a victim of rural free delivery. The C.K.&S. Railroad also came through Shultz in Hope Township and there was a great deal of growth and activity there for many years. There was a general store, creamery, church, school. Grange Hall, mil­ lenary shop and a woodworking shop where crates were built. The post office was pan of the general store and had rural delivery- out of there until 1933. One of the worst train wrecks ever occurred just north and east of Shultz when two trains collided due to a mistake in communications on July 5, 1909. Two trainmen were killed. The store was moved to M-43 in 1930 and is Barry County Civil War Monument at Intersection of Broadway and State Streets Hickory Comers - Myron Simpson with Model A Ford in 1932 now closed. One can still locate where Shultz was by the formation of the C.K&S. Depot on the nonh side of Shultz Road. The creamery still stands and remnants of one of the stores is still there. The school, located on M-43, and has been preserved and still stands. While the store is not open any longer, the building still marks the spot where Shultz Road and M-43 Smith Brothers General Store Reed’s Opera House Shultz meet. Irving Township was named by A. C. Bull, who first settled in the area. There arc two active mills on the Thomapple River and a very active village developed lhe.c. It is said that the township and later the vil­ lage were named after Washington Irving, who was a favorite author of A.E. Bull. There was a general store, blacksmith shop, school, two churches, hotel with a livery stable, grist mill and three saw mills, cheese factory. Michigan Central Depot, and a chair factory. The post office was closed in 1901 w hen rural free delivery replaced the country post offices. The closing of the post office and its income, plus the coming of the automobile, which allowed villagers and nearby farmers to travel farther easier to the larger towns such as Middleville and Hastings, causing the store to close. There was an attempt to reopen later, but this effort was unsuccessful. Since the 1940s there has not been a store there. The railroad too. took out the railroad station and the telegraph due to lack of income during the 1930s and the years of the Great Depression. Trucks hauled the freight and buses and cars transported the people. Irving’s flour mill was destroyed by fire in 1916 and was never rebuilt. The school con­ solidated with Thomapple Kellogg about 1935. Irving can still be found today, marked by the dam on the river and the mill races. Irving can still be identified by the cluster of homes. The church still stands. There aiso a store and post office known as North Irving. The post office ci6fcd in 1901, when rural free delivery joined it with Hastings Post Office. 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Here are the results of the races held July Paul Stewart, from Middleville, sends his Suzuki sailing through the air in front of the grandstand Friday during the SJO Productions Motocross at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Motocross tore up the track Thursday and Friday nights Bra'don Maim of Delton flies across the finish line first Friday night in his heat dur­ ing the 250 A Class race at the Barry County Fair Grounds, Mann was the class cham­ pion, finishing first in both races on the evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Dutton's Brandon Ehlert gets a little help Friday evening in a 50cc beginner class race. 12 and 13. On Saturday July 12 the Moose Lodge 628 Trophy of Hastign was won by a pacer, C S Bodacious, grey G2, owned by Warren Sill of South Haven, and driven by Bart Stimer of Concord. The Barry County Fair Trophy of Hastings, was won by a trotter Frankinsen sc, 2BH, owned by Keith Clark of Union City and driven Q Bart Stimer of Concord. The Bosley Pharmacy Trophy of Hastings, was won by a pacer. Turbos Sassy Lady, 2BM. owned by Victor and Barbara Herrington of Kent City and driven by Charles Taylor of Albion. The Hoffman Stables Trophy of Nashville, was won by a trotter. Jake’s Banker. 8BG. (Lessee) Mike Loudenslager and driver of Colon. The Kent Oil & Propane Inc. Trophy of Nashville, was won by a trotter. King Rova. 3BH. owned by Deborah and Tom Wantz of DeLeon Springs, Florida and driven by Tom Wantz. The Neal Dingman Stables Trophy of Hastings, was won by a pacer, Gideon. 4BmH. owned by Wayne Hyde of Sparta and driven by Bart Stimer of Concord. The Shirley’s Chuckwagon Cafe Trophy of Nashville was won by a pacer, Kel’s Comet, 6BH, owned by Gary Stevens and Bart Stimer cf Concord and driven by Stimer. On Sunday July 13, the Gibby’s Foot Long Trophy of Midleville. was won by a trotter, Les’s Si’Ann Blue, 3BH, owned by Streamline Stables of East Leroy and driven by Phil Peden of Concord. The Goodtime Pizza Trophy of Nashville, was won by a pacer. Youngs Tower, 3BM, owned by Arden Chaffin of Alma and driven by Nathen Sassee. The Sand Ridge Bank Trophy of Hastings, was won by a trotter, Super Sue, 3BmM. owned by Dewey Wilson of Jackson and driven by Bob Rowland of Jackson. The Blarney Stone Trophy of Hastings, was won by a pacer, Log’s Trade, 3BG, owned by Arden Chaffin of Alma and driven by Nathen Sassee of Alma. The County Seat Lounge Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a pacer. Count on Cort, 11BG, owned by Louise Hotovy of Sturgis and driven by Phil Peden of Concord. The Varneys SubMs Trophy of Nashville, was won by a trotter, G S Key, 4BmG, owned and driven by Ban Stimer of Concord. Fair displays real horsepower Wednesday night with Wagon Wheel Pro. Rodeo show Calf roping contests stretched the competitors and the calves to their limits Wednesday night as the Wagon Wheel Professional Rodeo came to town to entertain the grandstand crowds at the 2003 Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A cowboy clings to the gate as his bull busts from the chute Wednesday night at the Rodeo. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Barrel racers weaved their way around the course during Wednesday evening's rodeo in front of the fair grandstand. (Photo by Perry Hardin) This cowboy reaches for the sky as his buckin' bronco tries to send him flying. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Defense of state title next up for Hastings champions The NBT Screen Printing and Embroider) (formerly Bennett) Women's Softball Team recently finished third at the Portland and sec­ ond at the Kiracoff Tournament in Kalamazoo. Many of the team members are also mem­ bers of the 2003 YMCA Women's Softball League championship Daniels Funeral Home team here in Hastings. The team will attempt to defend their Class D National Softball Association state title August 9 and 10 in Potterville, and with a top three finish would head on to the World Tournament during September in Gallin. Ohio. NBT is ready to take on any competition. The third place finish at Portland came after the team fell twice to a class B team in the YMCA Women’s Softball League’s top teams of 2003 final round. "My girls might look big.” said team coach Dan Sciha. “These girts were huge. They were hitting the ball over the fence. 300 feet on the fly." A year ago at the World Tournament the team finished fifth in the Northern United States. Area businesses have gotten into the game, helping the team with their expenses as they travel the country playing softball, including Dr. Steven Challa of Hastings Family Foot Care. Babylon Hair and Tanning Salon, Curves for Women, and Dreisbach Ponliac/Olds/GMC. The team put off plans of a trip to Colorado, in hopes of making a trip to Las Vegas for the Super World The NBT Screen Printing and Embroidery softball team poses with one of its many trophies, team members are (back from left) Jamie Miller. Pam Elkins, Dawn Harding, coach Danny Sciba, Melissa Daniels, Brenda Dawe, Rachele Beyeriein, (front) Judy Schutz, Sherry Graham, Brie Tingley, Wendy Moore, ?nnd Marcia Smith. (Missing from photo are Kim Parker and Ann Covert-Drain.) Championships next spring. Sciba said the team, comprised mainly of women from the Hastings area, uses the The 2003 YMCA Women's Softball League champions are the Daniels Funeral Home team comprised of (back from left) Brenda Dawe, Dawn Harding, Melissa Daniels, Pam Elkins, Jamie Miller, manager Dan Sciba, (kneeling from left) Sherry Graham, Kim Parker. Brie Tingley. Judy Schutz, Wendy Moore, Duska Brumm, (front by trophy) and Karsyn Daniels. (Missing from photo is Rachele Beyeriein.) YMCA season as a tunc up for its run at the state championship each year. Guilty as the next guy Cathy’s Cut and Curt team finished as the 2003 YMCA Women's Softball League's runner-up. Team members are (standing from left) Terrill Calkins, Tracy Keeler, Denise Cappon. Lezlie Steele, Shelly Touts. Cathy Doombos, (front) Lupita Cowham, Karman Kerutis. Nina Wiersma, Teri Cooley, and Karen Sterzick. For a sports fan. it's news. It may even be front page of the sports section news, but the Kobe Bryant story is not front page of a newspaper news. Thank goodness something new came a long a little more deserving came along with the news about Saddam's two sons, to knock Kobe out of the hot spot a little. Of course I may have thought the same thing when the whole Kobe news came along after watching replay after replay of a sausage being hit in the head. Lance Armstrong is still cruising along in the French hillsides. We hear or read occasional snippets about him. but usually not much more than that. Now we get to hear about Kobe. Well I might as well put throw my two cents into the coffers. I’m not a Kobe fan. I don’t particularly dislike him either. He’s no Ben Wallace, but he’s no Latrell Spreewell either. Basically its a feeling of overwhelming ambivalence, much the same feeling I have for the entire NBA season. I suppose I thought he was one of the NBA’s better guys. I’m sure lots of people told him not to get married so young, especially when he’d just started making millions upon millions of dol­ lars. but he did. I’m sure those who were against the wedding were more suspicious of the young lady than Kobe. Oops. Just like everyone else on earth, except for the two people in that room. I have no idea if Kobe is guilty or innocent of the crime he’s been charged with. No one knows. It’s most likely that no one will ever really know. There is one thing he's guilty of already however, tying, and not owning up to his own actions. Why did he have to sit for days, wail­ ing to «ec if the police had anymore suspicions, before admitting that he had been with the girt? Maybe he had already admitted it to his wife long before his speech on TV Friday. If he did that, then I guess it doesn't matter when he told all of us. I did fi.-xl one thing about his press conference very amusing. Not that his wife who had supposedly kicked him out of the house was back by his side. Not the strategically placed bottles of water on the press box table. It was when be said that his wife is his backbone. She should never let him leave the house again. Look what happens when he walks out of die house and cruises to Colorado without his spine. I guess you would almost have to be without a backbone to do that to your family, let alone whatever, if anything, he did to his young accuser. 1 hear things on both sides of the fence. He did it He didn't do it. She's crazy. Some people think this is going to be as big as OJ. I say nothing will ever be that big. We didn’t get to see Kobe hiding out in the back seat of a shiny white Escolade. while it cruises at 35 IfPH down an emptied L.A. freeway in prime time. Someone would really have to work to O.J. Somebody always comes along who thinks he’s gotta be better than the last guy. After all isn’t that the goal of celebrity. Be the best, and make sure everybody knows about it. Once you're famous like Kobe however, everybody’s looking to see you at your worst. Hopefully, we already know the worst. I bet this wasn't part of the deal Gary Payton and Kart-Malone signed. Keep your friends and Czinder relatives INFORMED! golf benefit Send them Aug. 9 at The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Y.S.G.C. The second annual charity golf outing to benefit the William P. Czinder Memorial Scholarship Fund will be held Saturday. August 9. at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The 18-hole two person scramble will begin with a shot gun start at 8 a.m. A $50 fee includes golf, a cart, and lunch after the event. For more information, or to make reserva­ tions contact Alma Czinder at (269) 945­ 2211. x Steve Heath at (616) 538-4791. TO COLLECT A PEgLAHY Regular meeting cawd to Order at 730 p.m, Al Board members and 9 guests present. Pledge of Allegiance Approved minutes and treasurers report lor 06/03. Accepted Department reports. Adopted 2003 tax request Pledged $2,000 to Community VIS Program. Authorized July bdis Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Respectfufly Submitted, Dobra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Attested to by: Richard Bamum, Supervisor chow THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTIMETWQJO GflllFCTAPm ANYHTOBMATIPMQCMMED WIL 1 MOT HM THAT PURPOtL PUASLGQffc TArrmnnrnrr nTTK miTnTinwrmii ABEMACnYElWIJIAffitJJUTY. Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Ronald Hyatt and Coiolto Hyatt, his wife, to American Bits Rnanctoi. Inc., mortgagee, dated Juno 13. 2002 and recorded July 22. 2002 in document number 1064164, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Ragstar Bank. FSB by aaaignmeot dated June 18, 2002 and recorded on July 22. 2002 in document number 1084165. Barry County Records. There is darned to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Mne Thousand Seven and 79/100 Doiars (SC9.007.79) inducing interest at the rate of 8% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State zi IAchigan. notes is hereby given that the mortgage wN be foreclosed by a sate of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 JO pjn. on A-jgust it, 2003 The promises are located in toe City of Delton. Barry County- Michigan, and are described as: That part of toe South 1/2 of too South 1/2 of toe Northwest fractional 1/4 ot section 29. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as foBows: Beginning at toe Southeast comer of toe Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section: thence West along toe South too of too Northwest fraetjonai 1/4 ot said section 1255 test thence North per­ aM w«h too East too of too Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 196 feet; thence East parata with toe South toe ot toe Northwest fractional 1/4 of sate section 969 loot: thence North parata with toe East too of too Northwest fractional 1/4 of sate section 44 toot; thence East parata with toe South too ot toe Northwest fractional 1/4 of &aid section 296 toot; thence South along the East too of too Northwest fracticne! 1/4 of said section to toe place of beginning. The redemption period sha> bo 12 months from toe date of such sate, unless too property is determined abandoned n accordance w«h MCLA f«00 324la. in which case too redemption period shal bo 30 days from toe date of toe sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys too property and there is a simultaneous reootuUon with the borrower. Dated Jutv 17.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Flagstar Bank. FSB. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)467-1000 Fite No. 287 0102 Pub: 7/17 - 6/14 HER BELOW IF YOU ABE Bi ACTIVE MKJTABY UORTGASE SALE CWauil has bean maria m *w conMona al a mowgage made by Barbera J. Kerns, a single woman, to Data Funding Corporalton. mortgagee, dated February 17, 2000 and recorded March 21. 2000 in document number 1042281, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Weft Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA. as Trustee tor Data Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is daknod to be <$•» on such mortgage the sum or sixty-erne inouaano co* rsunoreo u^sy-twie and 64/100 Dotars ($61,865.64) indudtog Interest at the rate of 9.09% per annum. Under tha power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Mrhigan. notice is hereby given that ths mortgage) w< be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfh venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Mtehigan al 1:00 pjn. on August fl, 200$. The premise* are located in the City of Ptainwsl, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Southeast Quarter of section 31 .Town 2 Morth, Rango 10 West, described as: Beginning at a given point designated by a stake driven In the Northeast comer of a small triangular piece of land containing the frame cottage and out buikSng occupied tor many years by David Bontaoo and Fanny Boniface, thence Northwest 184 tost to comer point. Being tie Northwest comer of toe trian­ gular ptece of land, thence South 225 test along the boundary line fence, between Robert KeSey and this aesenooo property to ntgnway. monos itmuiwoK zuu Met along highway r front of house and tot to ptece of beginning, this forming a triangular piece of grotxid approximately 1/2 acre, more at teas. Orangevfle Township. Barry County. Michigan, being more accu­ rately described by survey as tatows; Commencing at the South 1/8 poet of the Northwest Quarter ot sec­ tion 31. Town 2 North, Rango 10 west, thence North 2 degree* 33 minute* 05 second* West on the North and South 1/8 Ina of the Northwest quarter 790.67 feet to the Cantortno of March Road and the ptece ot beginning of this description, thence North 45 d-tgrees 33 minutes 52 second* East on the center­ line of Marsh Road 207.77 feet, thence Kurth 86 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds west 172.91 toot to too North and South 1/8 Ine of Northwest quarter, thence South 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds East on said 1/B ins 21x98 feet to th* piece of beginning. Commencing al the South 1/8 post of the Northwest quarter of section 31. Towm 2 North. Range 10 west, thence North 2 degree* 33 minutes 05 sec­ onds West on the North and South 1/8 Ino Northwest quarter 790.67 foot to the oentortrw al Mareh^Road and the place of beginning of this description thence continuing North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on said North and South 1« Kne 215JO teat thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds west 17.09 feet, thence South 35 degrees 32 minute* 32 seconds West 140.05 toot, thence South 44 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds East 152.32 teat to the piece of beginning. i ne reoempoon penoo snas oe o morrmo num tne date of such sate, urtets th* property is determined abandoned in accordance wflh MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redorrebon period shal be X days from the date of the sate. The torectoeing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution writh the borrower. Dated July 17.200$ ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Waits Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA. as Trustee for Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 . Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte Nc. 189 2895 Pub: 7/17 - 8/14 �Pag® 12 — Ttwrsdty, July 24. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Crooked Lake residents accuse large farm of draining water by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Crooked* Lake Association members are upset over the Riedstra Dairy Ltd. farm on Parker Road pumping water out of Lower Crooked Lake, estimated to have totaled mil­ lions of gallons in the past month as of July 22. Derk and son Al Riedstra from Middleville own the farm, as part of their Middleville operation. The conflict between residents who want to preserve Barry County lakes and those who want to preserve the tradition of fanning in this agricultural county is a heart wrenching one. The struggle may be a harbinger of larg­ er, more wide spread water use issues to come. The riparian owners association met July 15 and voted to send a letter of concern to the Riedstras to discuss problems caused by the pumping, and to try to find a solution. How much waler can be removed from a lake without harm to the ecosystem of both Upper and Lower Crooked Lakes is not cer­ tain. Lake residents claim 1,000 gallons a minute and 60,000 gallons an hour arc being pumped by the farm. Al Riedstra said the pump draws about 800 gallons per minute, actually about 48,000 gal­ lons an hour. Il has operated for a total of 234 hours. This equates to the pump running about eight hours a day. though other resi­ dents claim the pump runs nearly 24-7. Al Riedstra said that as of July 21 the farm has pumped 10,848,000 gallons from the lake since June 22, which his equipment records on an ongoing basis. He said water is used entirely for irrigation, and no lake waler has been mixed with fertilizer. He said no manure or fertilizer '.as being shipped to olher stales, as one claim had said. To picture this, water one inch deep, an acre in size equals 27,923 gallons. Lower Crooked Lake is about 417 acres. If only one inch of lake water was removed from the entire surface of the lake, this would amount to 11,463,891 gallons, more than Riedstra said had been taken out to date. Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle confirmed these figures. This does not take into account the connec­ tion between Upper Crooked (735 acres). Lower Crooked (417 acres) and West Gilkey Lake, with the added water acreage they contribuie. If the other lakes were included in the computations, the water withdrawn for irriga­ tion would have lowered the three lakes by about 1/3 inch. But the amount actually removed may not be as relevant as the long term impact of annual removal on the eco system of the lake, which is not known. Riedstra saic irrigation will continue until about Aug. 15, and to continue beyond that time would add little value to the field crops irrigation supports. He said potentially around 20 million gal­ lons per season would be pumped. If he con­ tinued to pump for one more month, presum­ ably the farm operation would remove about one more inch from the lake, or a total of around two. inches from Lower Crooked Harold Applegate has measuring equipment at the end of his dock to record lake levels in Lower Crooked Lake. He says the lake has receded over 14 inches since May 1. Lower Crooked Lake at the culvert which joins it with Upper Crooked lake as an interactive hydrological system. Missy Hicks keeps horses on Parker Road, and often rides them along the road to enjoy the plentiful natural vistas of Prairieville Township. Dr. Steve Hamilton graphed the seasonal fluctuations of the Upper and Lower Crooked Lake basins with the help of citizen volunteers in almost 200 measurements since 1996. The graph year markers indicate the beginning of the years and the mid points coincide with the summer seasons, when lake levels usually drop. Lake. Riparian neighbor Billie Smith said Riedstra said the pumping would lower the lake no more than three inches per season, which would end in August, although resi­ dents can document the water is already receding more than that. Residents say the lake has dropped three times faster than normally from evaporation, since the pumping started in June. Al Riedstra explained the dairy is not owned by any larger corporation, as thought by some residents. Riedstra Dairy sold one operation else­ where. and the money from that was rolled over to the new endeavor on Parker Road, in a transaction handled by Landham Construction of Grand Blanc, operating through legal channels, which had set up under the IRS 1031 exchange ruling. Landham has been confused as a larger cor­ poration and Riedstra Dairy, a subsidiary. Riedstra said no one from the farm attend­ ed a Prairieville Township meeting July 8, where discussion had taken place on the mat­ ter. He also was not present at the Crooked Lake Association meeting on July 15. Riedstra said the farm presently has 1200 dairy cattle. He would like the farm to be pro­ gressively successful and this would include enlarging the herd gradually, although this would at some point require additional expan­ sion. which is not specifically planned. He said the investment in the operation requires an intention to stay in business for 30 to 35 years. He has not considered pursuing a Farm Preservation Easement or selling develop­ ment rights. He said the best form of open space preservation was assured by successful large farm operations like his. He said such farms would prevent urban sprawl more effectively than anything else. The Riedstras maintain the farm is a local farm, albeit a large one. The character of the modem successful family farm has changed dramatically over the years, and this is what a state of the art farm looks like. Neighbors have a different idea of what a family farm should be. The image many peo­ ple have is from 50 years ago, but many such farms simply have not survived. Riedstra said part of setting up the opera­ tion meant passing many standards of an inspection. TTiis site had just been inspected three weeks before to show it was in compli­ ance with all the many factors of concern under the Right to Farm Act. An inspection for the site under Generally Accepted Agricultural Management Practices. (GAAMPs) is required for every dairy operation with more than 1,000 animals, Janice Tompkins said. Tompkins works for an environmental division of the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA.) The MDEQ does a preliminary eva1 nation of the site relating to environmental impacts. Wayne Whitman who deals with enforce­ ment of the GAAMPs Siting said local neigh­ bors had complained about noise from the pump. i-»d lowering lake levels. A formal complaint had been made by a commercial campground. He said pumping lake water is allowed if not detrimental. Whitman explained that the dairy had vol­ untarily entered into the Site Selection GAAMP (Generally Accepted Agricultural Practices) certification process. The process examines factors such as proximity to resi­ dential neighbors, usually established by being over a specified distance from homes, wells, wetlands, public uses and other private uses, detection of offencive odors, and a spe­ cific manure management plan. This plan considers the number of cows, record keeping, the volume of manure, stor­ age facilities, control of runoff, soil tests, manure or nutrient distribution on crop fields, other disposal plans, crops and area of fields, etc. The dairy was verified under the site selec­ tion process last fall, showing the plan was in conformance with the siting of the facility. Ken Komheiser of the Four Townships Waler Resources Council FTWRC learned later from Whitman the following: The irrigation GAAMP is still in draft form and not applied to this farm or plan. The farm plan was certified. There has been a post-con­ struction inspection. In response to the campground’s complaint, two investigators. Steve Mahoney and Amy Brown from the Right to Farm program eval­ uated the farm management and site. One rec­ ommendation resulted, for more frequent manure removal from the storage facility, as the manure/liquid mixture was intruding into the required space above it. The Riedstras were informed the farm needed to participate in either the voluntary MAEAP or an NPDES The new buildings on the Riedstra Dairy tarm operation are located west ot Parker Road. Irrigation equipment waters neid crops, using water pumped from Lower Crooked Lake. permit. Janice Tompkins said the MDA allows a large farm (over 1000 animals) to either qual­ ify for the permit program, or a voluntary par­ ticipation in the voluntary Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program within three years (MAEAP pro­ Jim and Billie Smith operate Sommerville Campground, boat launch and livery, and rent out 14 boats on Lower Crooked Lake on Norris Road. Billie Smith complained the boat livery can no longer put boats in tt»e water because the water in channels has been so low. The raft mounted pumping equipment, at the edge of Lower Crooked Lake, has raised fears of diesel fuel spillage. Shown are the eight inch pipe in the lake, the pump, and a trail where the pipe was run to the irrigation system without obtaining a soil erosion permit, according to Planning Administrator, Jim McManus. gram.) Riedstra has opted for the voluntary' program. Tompkins explained this follow-up aspect is included so the MDEQ can assure environ­ mental impacts from ag operations are han­ dled in the best possible way, and these two options represent their input into the process. Tompkins would work with the Riedstra farm in regard to this, but has not yet visited the farm. She said she would have no juris­ diction over pumping lake water for use on the farm. Pumping by the shoreline landholder is allowed under state riparian law and the state's GAAMPs requirements, according to Wayne Whitman of GAAMPs enforcement division. Whitman said an involved process which has many components was required to set up the dairy farm, and the owners had met all these standards. Irrigation engineers had established what was the recommended amount of water to remove in a season, and the system had been set up accordingly. David Price of the Lakes and Streams divi­ sion of the MDEQ said the department has jurisdiction ever surface water, shorelines, wetlands and wildlife issues, and regulates activities such as constructing and excava­ tion, but not over removal of water. Apparently Michigan has no regulation of water removal from lakes. Documenting water levels: . WMU's Lux Arbor preserve has a lot of acreage, said to be 1700 acres next to the lake. Steve Hamilton, a biologist has recorded lev­ els in both Upper and Lower Crooked Lakes with the help of local citizen volunteers since 1996. He provided a graph showing the lake levels to the present, documented from almost 200 measurements taken over that time. Hamilton said the two lakes have gone up and down over those years, and are on a down­ ward trend this summer. "In this particular system there is also like­ ly to be significant exchange between the ground water and the lakes, with ground waler inflow at the northern end and outflow from the lake to the ground waler al the south­ ern and western ends. Given this high degree of interconnection, the entire lake system and the local ground water aquifer should be con­ sidered as a single integrated hydrological system. "Waler withdrawals for consumptive use could potentially impact lake levels whether they are directly from the lakes or from adja­ cent aquifers. Ground water withdrawals will affect the lake after some delay, whereas sur­ face water withdrawals will have an immedi­ ate effect. The data shown here do not suggest that the decrease in water levels observed so far this summer is greater than that which has been observed in previous summers." Hamilton concluded. David Price said evaporation can be as high as a half million gallons per day in some lakes during a hot. dry season. It is hard to conceive of what a million gallons represent or what the volumes look like. Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle Mid lake water loss occurs primarily in the summer months and is related to evaporation rates and to the water table surrounding the lake. "We have been in a dry spell." Water table levels have dropped, so they do not supply the lakes with as much water, and lake levels have dropped as well. Some authorities who have watched lake level patterns believe the drop is part of the natural cycle, and the pumping would not account for the kind of drop recently s -n. Meanwhile, residents Harold Applegate and John Elliston who have measured the lake daily since June 22 report having seen a dra­ matic drop in lake levels than in previous months. Applegate said the lake normally Is at 922.75 feet above sea level, and was above normal in May. That surplus has been lost in the last month, and is at the established level as of July 15. Losing more was feared to be critical. Applegate sets up a measuring device 40 feet out from the shoreline on the dock every year at the Sommerville Campground, Boat Launch and Livery on Norris Road. He has been reporting measuremer/s weekly to the DNR, who instructed him on how to measure the depths in the lake. On May 1, the measurement was 39 inches of depth. When pumping started, June 22, the reading was 33 inches, and by July 16, it had dropped to 25.25, a decline of 13.75 since May, and a drop of almost eight inches since June. On July 22, one month after pumping began he measured a 24.25 inch level, a drop of almost nine inches. Applegate is very concerned over the drop­ ping level of waler, because Lower Crooked Lake is very shallow, at an average of six to 12 feet A minor drop with those depths has a dramatic impact. Levels in Upper and Lower Crooked Lakes are very closely tied, as water flows freely between them. A third lake. West Gilkey is also connected by a culvert west of Norris Road. Upper Crooked Lake, in spite of all its problems with weeds, still has greater depths, at over 40 feet in some places. Impacts from pumping and other factors causing water level decline are varied. Billie and Jim Smith operate Sommerville Campground on Lower Crooked Lake at Three Mile and Norris roads. They operate a boat launch and livery, and rent out 14 boats. Smith complained the boat livery can no longer put boats in the water at the launch because the water in channels has been so low. She said another boat launch is also affect­ ed. She said Orangeville Township would have a drop in revenues coming from boat launching fees in both Upper and Lower Crooked lakes. Continued on next page �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 24. 2003 — Page 13 Continued from previous page Homeowners, and other campgrounds are also experiencing negative impacts. Some residents are upset over the odor generated from the dairy operation. The Crooked Lake Association is working to obtain a weed control program next year, through a complicated process. The lakes flow into each other. Apparently if lake own­ ers treat the weeds in the lake, the chemicals would make water pumped from the lake unusable by the farmer, creating yet another conflict in uses. Fishermen said pump vibrations are affect­ ing their fishing. Denny Kibler said extreme change in water levels would affect the wildlife very quickly, and that was another aspect which could be a reason to stop the drainage Impacts on wildlife species is a concern to Lower Crooked Lake residents. They fear killing off the natural populations of fish species in winter if the water is low enough in the shallow lake. David Price of MDEQ said in such condi­ tions, a lack of oxygen can cause fish to die even if they don’t freeze. Unfortunately, there is no means to prevent damage in advance. Under Michigan law. all Riparian owners have the right to "reasonable" use of lake waler as long as there is no harm done to other owners, to wetlands or protected wildlife species of the lake. Prairieville Township will lose revenue from the two boat launches, and could partner legally with lake owners on me matter, Billy Smith said, but township officials have indi­ cated this matter was mainly of private con­ cern. Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle also said deciding if harm has been done is a civil mat­ ter. 'Ie said no limit is placed on the amount of water taken from the lake if it does not infringe on other owner's rights. He said the drain commission would have jurisdiction only on specific lakes with a court established lake level, and a dam or mecha­ nism was placed to control it. No legal level has been established for Lower Crooked lake. Establishing a legal water level is not like­ ly since there is no control over water sources and no control at an outlet, Doyle said. Janice Tompkins of the DEQ reportedly told Billie Smith there was one precedent in the state for a fanner not being allowed to lower established lake levels, requiring docu­ menting what the level should be. Residents would need to show the farmer is responsible for the water decline. Orangeville Township is one of the four townships involved in work done by the Four Townships Water Resources Council. Ken Komheiscr said the organization has gathered information on the lakes but does not take a position on particular issues. Their research and findings, are a resource for anyone who asks for it. Documentation over several years by the Kellogg Biological Station might help docu­ ment water loss over several years, and show whether or not pumping large quantities of water has damaging impacts. Existing lake level documentation could perhaps help verify lake levels in the past, eliminating the need for a cosily $10,000 sur­ vey to establish a benchmark level. Using existing records could also prevent losing time in trying to resolve the matter. Smith said Al Riedstra mentioned an option of putting down a well into a deeper aquifer which would not affect neighbors, but he had told her the cost would be around $17,000. and implied this was prohibitive. This seemed a small amount to some resi­ dents, who pointed out the two million dol­ lars it cost to buy the farm, and two million more in livestock and buildings. Damage to residential values for long established surrounding neighbors is feared to be much more than this. But there are reportedly only four other landowners on Lower Crooked lake, and they have neither numbers or financial resources to fight this as a civil matter. A weir at the culvert could help maintain levels in Upper Crooked Lake, but then pumping would perhaps cause Lower Crooked Lake to recede faster. Another lactic was suggested in which the lake association would help pay for a well io maintain lake levels, with an assessment to landholders with lake frontage, which would include the farmer, much in the way weed treatment assessments are arranged. Assessing actual water use was also suggest­ ed. Smith said there had to be permits issued for the farm to have been constructed, and wondered if officials were notified, and why neighbors who were impacted were not noti­ fied By contrast, she said, when someone puts up a home, everything is strictly moni­ tored. Farms are protected under GAAMPs. and Ladies Day speaker says ‘Follow Your Dreams’ Renee Haywood selected Homemaker of Year THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TQ CQLLECT A DEBL AHY INFQRMARQfi OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MtUTAHY DUTY. MORTGAGE RAI F mortgage r.-<ade by Kris E. King, a single woman, to Homemaker of the jear were announced. Renee Haywood of Rutland Township was selected as this year’s winner with Tracy Johnson of Delton the runner-up. Also nominated were Katherine Encinas of Middleville and Norma Shank of Nashville. Renee and her husband Luke are dairy fanners. They have three sons. Ethan. Austin and Devin. Renee was nominated by her mother, Marcic Robertson. Robertson said in her nomination. ”1 think Renee would be a wonderful Homemaker of the Year. She is a great wife, mother and daughter. She has always been there for me and her family. Her sons also agree with me and are excited abour her running for home­ maker.” Robertson noted Haywood's involvement with 4-H since she was 9 years old. This involvement continues with her serving with her husband as dairy superintendents. She is also on the 4-H Advisory Council. She is active in her church and as a volun­ teer al St. Rose Elementary School. Haywood told the interviewers ihat she believes that homemakers make people feel welcome in their homes. She also believes that involvement in community activities and volunteering for schools and other local organizations is important. She says. "I want to thank my mother for all her support. It means a lot to me that she would nominate me for this honor. My mom is always there for me. She is my best friend.” If Haywood had a spare 30 minutes a day, she said she would spend most of that time playing and being with her family. Once a week though she would spend that 30 minutes in a long, hot bubble bath while reading a good book. Her wish for the community is to have “people come together as a whole community family, to help each other and share each other’s fellowship.” Johnson was nominated by her nine chil­ dren for the top homemaker's position because “she is the greatest homemaker we know” and because she is a "generous and giving” person. Johnson, along with her hus- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions mortgage made by of a Richard C. 1077305. document number Records. There is claimed to be due on such County Barry Financial Wierckz and Renee L. December 14, 1992, Wierckz. Mortgagee, Services. Inc., dated recorded and on mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirteen December 17. 1992 in Liber 562 on Page 300 Thousand Two Hundred Eleven and 187100 Doflars in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was ($113,211.18) Including interest at the rate of 8.75% assigned by said mortgagee to the Alliance per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ Mortgage Company, Assignee by an gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, recorded on June 5. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wffl be 1045150, Barry County Records, ment February dated 1, assign­ which 2000, 2000. was Document No on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date some part of them, at public venue al the Barry hereof the sum of FORTY-TWO THOUSAND County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County. THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 90/100 Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on August 21, 2003 dollars Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: ($42,335.90), including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made Beginning al North Comer of section 23 Town 3 and provided, notice is hereby given that said North, Range 6 West, for point of beginning; thence help of Habitat for Humanity. While Johnson has been busy building her own home she is also continuing a tradition of volunteering in mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the South 28 degrees. 44 minutes. West 1320.9 feet, mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at thence North 89 degrees. 58 minutes 03 seconds public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse East 332 66 feet: thence North 26 degrees 22 min­ in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 p.m., on August the.community. “In Johnson's utes 22 seconds. East. homemaker pro­ vides strength and security to oil those around them.” if she had an extra 30 minutes a day. she would spend them reading. She would like to see the problem of hunger solved in Barry County. Haywood will represent the county at the Michigan State Fair this fall. Earlier during Ladies Day, Claudia Throop encouraged the more than 300 women attend­ ing to follow their dreams. She spoke humor­ ously and movingly about her experiences over the past 13 years to create the home and garden of her dreams. She credited the Master Gardener program with giving her the knowledge and the expe­ rience to select the correct plants for her home, improve her soil and drainage and have fun. She spoke about the 10 years of the Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens at the fair and encouraged everyone to take the master gardening class which is sponsored by Michigan State University through the Barry County Extension office. Following Throop, 4-H gardeners Tim Etter and Elena Gormley, who have had gar­ den plots since the 4-H gardens were added eight years ago, gave an brief ovtirview of their experiences. 132u .71 feet, thence West Said premises are wteated m VILLAGE OF The redemption period shall be 8 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA Eaton County Sheriffs deputies arrested two people Monday night in Vermontville on methamphetamine charges. Deputy Don Haga sto]?ped a vehicle in the village of Vermontville for a routine traffic violation. A subsequent search of the vehicle the recorded plat thereof, excepting 6 feet on closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event East side for street purposes, also, the South a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ 88 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 9. except the East taneous resolution with the borrower. 6 feet of said Lot 8. of the VBage of Freeport. Dated July 17,2003 Michigan, according to the recorded plat there­ ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC of. as recorded in Uber 1 of plats, page 22 Attorneys for Amenquest Mortgage Company, As from the date of such sale, unless determined P.O. Box 5041 abandoned Troy. Ml 48007-5041 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ (248) 457-1000 od shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Ate No. 214.0815 Pub: 7/17 - 8/14 with MCLA FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team W (246) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Notice of Mortgage roreefoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200322573 (8-14) Team W MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made byOvie D. Pinks and Deborah L. Pinks (original mortgagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 19,1999, and recorded on March 3, 1999 as Document No. 1025965 In Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE which was recorded on June 13, 2003, as Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THS ARM ISaBeBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - been Default has made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth N. Morand, a single man (original Document No. 1106430 Barry County Records, on mortgagors) to TCF National Bank successor which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the by merger and/or name change to Great date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY- Lakes National Bank Michigan as successor FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY- by NINE AND 07/100 doMars ($125,739.07). including Mortgagee, dated July 31.1997. and record­ interest at 6.875% per annum. ed Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, to merger Great on September 9. Lakes 1997 In Bancorp. document 1001333 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENW- or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry THREE AND County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on including interest at 8.000% per annum. 75/100 dollars ($31,723.75), Under the power of sale contained in said Sate premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF mortgage and the statute in such case made ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are and provided, notice is hereby given that said described as: The West 300 feet of the South 460 feet of the North 773.5 feet of the Northeast 1/4, Southwest mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Town 2 North, Range 10 West subject to and together with an easement tor ingress, egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land which is described as the South 66 teet of the North 3115 feet of said Northeast 1M. Southwest 1M. excepting therefrom the West 1093 feet thereof. Also over the South 66 Feet of the North 313.5 teet of the Northwest 1M of the Southeast 1M. Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, which lies West of the centertine of Lindsey Road. OrangevHte mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m., on August 21,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66 of Steven's Wooded Acres, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 31. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned 600.3241a. Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from in accordance with in which case the MCLA redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. the date of such sale. Dated: July 17. 2003 Dated: Julv 3 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Team J (248) 593-1311 Scott Hoffman accordance in Dated: July 24, 2003 owsm of said Northeast 1/4, Southwest IM. Section 29. was arraigned Tuesday in 56th District Court. Eaton County. He was charged with posses­ sion of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine components. Bond set at $250,000. Preliminary exam was set for I p.m. Monday. July 28. Tara Starr Whipple, 26 of Nashville, also was arraigned in 56th District Court She was charged with possession of methamphet­ amine and possession of marijuana. Bond set al $25,000. Her preliminary exam also was set for 1 p.m. Monday. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) Mortgagee 1/4, also the North 313.5 leaf of the West 1093 feet woman, were lodged in the Eaton County jail. Scott Allan Hoffman. 34 of Vermontville, 39 feet clear of the alley ol Lots 7 and 8 of Block 9 of the Village of Freeport, according to shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ August 7. 2003 resulted in the seizure cf methamphetamine and components used to manufacture meth. A 34-year-old Vermontville man and his female passenger, a 26-year-old Nashville FREEPORT. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and exist­ ing under the laws of the United States of America, Two arrested in Vermontville for possession of meth, pot 28, 2003 331.75 feet to point of beginning. as assignee by an assignment dated June 2,2003 Tara Whipple Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAHON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to DMR The premises are located in the Township of band, Tim. and children Chris, Jason. Tony. Ashley. Jessica. Liz, Steph. Steven and Jessa arc working to make their dream of a home a reality. They are volunteering their lime to the completion of a home being built with the A weir, and water softener issues arc under discussion in addition to the lake pumping. The election of officers will be scheduled. March 6, 2002 and recorded March 28, 2002 in Hastings, The 2003 Barry County Homemaker of the Year, Renee Haywood (left), and last year's winner, Carolyn Worth. concern to the lake association. Weed control for next year will require a petition signed by 51 percent of landowners. Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or Nominated for Homemaker of the Year were (from left) Norma Shank, Kat Encinas, Renee Haywood and Tracy Johnson. commercial farming could be established, to curtail some unwanted agricultural activity. The consensus was that state law governing farmer's rights supersede local laws. Even if something could be done locally now. this farm would be grandfathered in. The 70-member Crooked Lake Association is planning to meet 7 p.m. on Aug. 19. with a fall back date of Aug. 27 at the high school. Water quality issues are usually matters of LEGAL NOTICE Default has been made in the conditions of a by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There were tears, hugs and applause as the four nominees for the 2003 Barry County Fair state law supersedes local regulations, ami although local officials arc notified although nv approval by them is required. Only land owners within a certain distance from the farm buildings would be notified, or might not be notified at all. Terry Tigchelaar said she thought these laws were supposed to help local farms, not promote big commercial operations. "Is there anything we can do to stop this from happen­ ing again?" Gwen Wolfus mentioned that guidelines for Trott & Trott, PC. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200320539 Team J Team F File #990809450 (7/24) (8/7) �Page 14 —Thursday, July 24. 2003 — Tha Hastings Banner Russian music program planned at Cedar Creek by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Rain and storms didn’t keep the music from filling the auditorium at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute last Sunday. Spain was the destination and those along for the ride found their feet tapping to the Tango. Depending on the age of the listener, the highlight of the afternoon was either the ice cream at the break or the reception following the concert, during which the musicians talked to audience members and encouraged young musicians to continue learning and even start their own groups. This is the second year for Fontana con- THW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. certs to be held at the Cedar Creek Institute, south of Hastings. “A Tmjr Around European Countries” is a series this summer that pres­ ents music by composers from four countries in Europe and takes place over four weekends in four locations. The tour’s first two weeks stopped for “A Weekend in England” and “A Musical Moment in Spain.” “An Evening of Russian Music.” and “Chamber Music in the Czech Republic & Slovakia." will be heard during the last two weeks of the concert season. This last concert will feature a commissioned piece, composed by Julianna Trivers, in memory of Neill HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT July 8, 2003 YOU ARF IN AGTTYF MiJTARY DUTY All Board members present; County Comm. Neil; Deputy Nieuwenhuis; Fred Jacobs from J-Ad MQRIBAflUALI Graphics 7:05: Adjourned meeting; Opened hearing on Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Scott «L SmMkar, a single gagors) to National City Mortgage Sendees Co.. person, to Fifth Third Bank, mortgagee, dated Mortgagee, dated November 26.2001. and record­ November 29. 2001 and recorded December 6. ed on December 4, 2001 in Document# 1070728, 2001 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which meet- County Record#. There is claimed to bo due on in document number 1070855, Barry such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty fot sum of NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN Thousand Seventy-Seven and 74/100 Doftars HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 24/100 dollars ($94,770.24), inducting interest al 6.750% per ($130,077.74) Including interest at the rale of 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be ba foreclosed by a sal* of the mortgaged premises. foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 or so™ pan ot them, at public vanua at tha Barry County Courthouse In Hastings In Barry PM, on August 28, 2003. Said premtsea are situated in TOWNSHIP OF County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Auguat 14, 2003 HOPE. Barry Ccunty, Mfchigan. and are described Units 3 and 4, Guernsey Highlands, a Condominium according to the Master Deed area. Concert locations vary with the night of the week. The Kalamazoo venue for concerts on Wednesday and Friday nights will be the Wellspring Theater, in the Epic Center (a tem­ porary location while a replacement for Shelbyville is found). For the second year, the Saturday performances will take place at the Carnegie Center for the Arts in Three Rivers, and Sunday concerts at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. All Wednesday. Friday and Saturday con­ cert* begin at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday concerts THSRRMtS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTlbKiICl^LLECT^D£BT.Ar^Y MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort- Sanders, one of the founders of the Fontana organization. Sanders lived in the Hastings the application for an Ir.^jstrial Facilities Exemption Certificate by J-Ad Graphics. Received comment There was none. 7:15: Closed hearing; re-opened regular Board meeting. Approved Certificate tor J-Ad Graphics for 12 years. Approved minutes; Received reports from Treasurer, Comm. Neil, Deputy Nieuwenhuis, Cterit and Supervisor Adopted Metro Act Resolution. Approved 3% increase in 2004 for officers and assessor and retain same salary for trustees, deputies, Board of Review and Planning and Zoning Commission. Received amendment to Pension Ordinance. Amended budget in Insurance Account. rara outsuuioing dibs. Adjourned at 8:53 p.m. Bonnie L CruMnden. Clark Tha premises are located In the Township of Thomapple. Bany County. Michigan, and are Attested lo ty: Jm Brown, Supervieor described as: recorded in L ar 636. on Page 502 . and First The West 5 Acres ot the tatowlngdeecrtbed par- 1002532. Togattier with rights in general common elements and In Smiled common elements as set forth in said Master Dead and described in Act 59 of the Public Acts cl 1‘J78, as amended. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from donad in accordance wtth MCLA 6003241a. in cet. Beginning 13 moos west or me r«onneasi comer ot sectton 13.Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thomapple Township, Barry place of beginning. determined in accordance with tion period shad be 30 days from the date of the Team F (246) 503-1313 that would “modify false claims to distin­ guish Medicare fraud from unavoidable mis­ takes." Hospitals are also looking for protec­ tion against “overzealous use of the False Claims Act" by private organizations who file suits on behalf of the federal government and receive a percentage of any repayments col­ lected from health care organizations who have improperly billed 'iedicare. Pennock was among 100 hospitals around the country originally sued by a Pennsylvania company under the terms of the False Claims Act. Since the settlement was announced, rumors have been circulating that the hospital compensated fo. the loss of the scttlemen: money — which required a lump sum pay­ ment — by reducing employee medical bene­ fits. PUBLIC NOTICE in compliance wtth Pifotic Act 267 (1967), Barry Intermediate School Dtstncl Board of Education poets this schedule of regular meetings tor foe 2003-2004 school year. Meetings of the Barry Ir^ermedtete School District Board of Education will be held on foe second Monday of each month. 7:30 p.m. Location and dates as fofows: sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the Trot! & Trott. P.C. sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property Attorneys and Counselors and there is a simultaneous resolution with the 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Barry I.S.D.. 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan Barry LS D.. 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan November 10, 2003 Barry LS.D., 535 W. Woodewn Avenue, nestings. Michigan December 8,2003 Barry LS.D., 535 W. Woodtawn Avenue, Hastings. Michigan January 12.2004 Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodtown Avenue, Hastings, Michigan Attorneys tor Fifth Third Bank. Aa Mortgagee February 9, 2004 Bany I.S.D., 535 W. Woodtown Avenue. Hastings. Mfchigan P.O. Box 5041 March 8.2004 DK Elementary. 327 North Grove Street. Delton. Mfchigan Troy, Ml 48007-5041 April 12.2004 Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Mfchigan May 10,2004 Barry LSJ)., 535 W. Woodtewn Avenue. Hastings. Mfchigan Juno 14.2004 Barry LSD., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings. Mfchigan July 10. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC THiS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ABE flAGTME MILITARY DUTY. Barry LS.D, 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan September 8, 2003 Dated: (7/24H8H4) August 11,2003 October 13.2003 borrower. Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Team F abandoned MCLA $6003241a. in which case the redemp­ (248) 457-1000 Pub: 7710 - 8/74 Fie No 200.0892 MORTGAGE SALE Short Forecfoeuye Notice • Barry County Default has been medsHn foe conditions ot a mortgage made by Jason Rhodes and Shannon M. Rhodes, his wife, to National City Mortgage Services Company, mortgagee, dated July 2.1999 and recorded July 7, 1999 in document number 1032203. Bai.7 County Records. Said mortgage is new noto oy >>wnjage twetrofwe negtsuanon Systems, inc. by assignment dated December 18, 2000 and recorded on April 2. 2001 in document A QEfnJXMXECIQfijnTEMEIlHG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION MEETING CUSTOMER NEEDS... POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT l248j539-74QQIFJrOVAHElNAGTiyEMlL}TARYDUTY, MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a band at the rate of 9J25% per annum. nominee for lender and Lender*?, successors Under the power of sate contained In foe mort­ gage and foe statutes of foe State al Mfchigan. notice H hereby given that foe mortgage be torectoeed by a sate ot foe mortgaged premisos, or some part of foam, at pubic venue at foe Barry County Courfoouee in Hastings in Barry County, Mfchigan at 1XX) pun. on August 7.8003. The premises are located in foe Township of and Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Bop^ming at foe East 1M post of section 27. Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 87 degrees 14 minutes 21 seconds West, along foe East and West 1M Ine of said section 27. a dte- tahce of 66435 teet thence North 02 degrees 22 minutes 01 seconds West along the West Ine of foe East 1/2 of foe Southeast 1/4 of foe Northwest 1/4 of said section 27, a dtetanco of 1335^1 teet to foe North ine of said Southeast 1/4 of foe Northeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 87degreea 34 minutes 45 seconds East along said North ine, 205.17 teet; thence South 02 degrees 20 minutes 09 seconds East. 284.00 tool; thence North 87 degrees 34 min­ Raymond L Morris and Sherrie A Morris, hus­ and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (14ERS’), solely as Alternative Lending assigns Group. Mortgagee, dated August 1.2001, and recorded on August 13, 2001, in Uber 1064857, on pegs 1-14. Bany County Records. Mfchig.to, on which mortgaged there is claimed to ba due at the date HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AND 76/100 DOL­ LARS ($90,944.76), including interest at 7.25% response to increases in operational coats that are impacting the hospital's bottom line, he said, as well as a move to bring the hospital's benefits package in line with the level of ben­ efits offered by other health care providers. "Expenses continue to increase for things over which we have no control," Man Thompson, director of ancillary services, said. Technology coats, costs for pharmaceu­ ticals, and ocher expenses are ruing while reimbursements from the federal government through Medicare and Medicaid are going down, he said. The federal government is "continuing to not increase or decrease those reimbursements al 1 time when the popula­ tion is aging and more people are going to health care," Jacoby said. Across the U.S.. “hoapuab are suffering" became of increased costs and decreased insurance payments, he said. "Hundreds are closing." All hospitals are seeing their mar­ gins of profit shrink, he said. Pennock continues to aggressively seek ways to cut costs. Thompson said. “We're renegotiating contracts with suppliers. We’re seeing how we can do better al group pur­ chasing. We're looking at service lines to see things we shouldn’t be doing. We're working with payers to see if there are ways to get more reimbursements for Blue Cross or Medicaid." Diagnostic Related Groups — “DRGs" — are hurting hospitals because they require health care providers to bill according to an initial diagnosis when the end treatment may include service for other conditions or for complications arising out of the original con­ dition. That means hospitals in some cases are providing more dollars worth of service than they are receiving in reimbursements. According to Thompson, ’’volume does help in some things” — ix. the more services provided, the better the hospital’s bottom line. Therefore, he said, “the best way our commu­ nity can help us is to continue to use us. Choose docton within our system and use the hospital whenever they can.” The hospital’s main mission, he said, is to “continue to be here in the long run as an independent community hospital.” www.hastin gscitybank.com HOME HEALTH mortgage and the statute in such case made and AIDE NEEDED provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w* be torectoeed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1XX) o'clock p m., on August 7,2003. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ Local decisions. A complete line of banking serv­ ices for you. A commitment to meeting your needs. When you combine these benefits with our personal, hometown service, you’ll be hard- NER OF LOT 289 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE HASTINGS. OF ACCORDING TO seconds Line, 1047.27 teet to foe place of begin­ NING; THENCE NORTH 8 RODS. THENCE ning. Subject to ousting roadway easement for Hutchinson Road on foe East and Hickory Road on foe South. Subjac* to Easements. Reservation*. Restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless foe property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6003241 a, in which case foe redemption period shaB be 30 days from foe date of foe sate. Thetorecfostog mortgagee can resand foe sale In foe evert a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ WEST 4 RODS. THENCE SOUTH 8 ROOS. pressed to find a better bank! Please call Connie or Ross at 269-965-2000 or toll free 1-800-348-2660 LAKESHORE SOVICES,INC. 2 Micfutw Avenue Suite 306 BMtie Creek. Mfchipm 49016 0SSIM12____________ WEST 12 ROOS FOR THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ THENCE EAST 4 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SECTION 18. TOWN PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Come in and get to know us. 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. 06-55­ 001-10500. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 Hastings - 150 W. Court St. - (269) 945-2401 Middleville - 435 Arlington St - (269) 795-3338 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 30, 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC (•MEAS’), solely as nominee tor Lender and Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 Lender's (248) 457-1000 Re No. 200 0396 ASSOCIATES, PC. Pub: 7/3 - 7/31 pay at least the amount it overbilled Medicare. Jacoby said, and set aside the set­ tlement money at that time. The change in benefits was more in Here For You Since 1886 per annum Under foe power of sate contained in said THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THENCE Attorneys for Mongage Hastings City Bank were not prompted by the need to pay the lawsuit settlement. The hospital agreed "a long time ago" to hereof foe sum of NINETY THOUSAND NINE utes 45 seconds East 460.14 teat to foe East Ina of said section 27: thence South along said East taneous resolution with the borrower. ...EXCEEDING THEIR EXPECTATIONS mortgage made by: number 1057556. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage foe sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Mne Hundred Forty-Seven and 62/I00 Doftsrs ($62,947.62) including Interest This program will present musk by com­ posers from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, including the following works: Antonin Dvorak Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81. Julianna Triven Pieces for Four Horns. Commissioned by FCA in memory of Neill Sanden. Bela Bartok Contrast for Clarjpet, Violin and Piano. Sz. Ill, BB116 and Leos Janacek Concertino for Piano and Chamber Orchestra. Musicians for the final weekend include Pau! Austin. Margaret Hamilton. Elizabeth Judge and Robert Cheny on horn. Brad Wong (clarinet). Maribeth Minnis (bassoon), Renata Artman Knific (violin), Seunghee Lee (vio­ lin), Christine Rutledge (viola), Karen Buranskas (cello) and Lori Sims (piano). Sweet ice cream is served al the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on Sundays. These gatherings offer an opportunity to meet the musicians and visit with friends. A special branch for supporters, friends and musicians is planned for Aug. 3 at Pierce. Call 269-382­ 7774 for more information. Fontana Chamber Ans continues to negoti­ ate with the Kalamazoo Nature Center on developing a summer home for the festival. Area musk lovers are encouraged to take this opportunity to enjoy world class musk, close to home LAWSUIT, continued from page 1 The redemption period ahal be 12 months from the dale of such sate, unlees the property is Dated: July 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Aram Khachaturian, Trio for B-flat Clarinet, Violin and Piano in G Minor, Alexander Glazunov, Idylle & Serenade for Horn, Violins, Viola and Cello; Alexander Borodin, Polovetsian Dances, and Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka. Septet for Obe. Bassoon. Hom, Two Violins. Cello and Double Bass in E-flal Major, (incomplete). G. 113 "This concert is a great opportunity for people unfamiliar with the KSO to hear some of the lop musicians from that organization." a Fontana spokesperson. The final weekend of the summer festival will lake place in Kalamazoo Aug. 1. in Three Riven Aug. 2. and in Hastings Aug. 3. The medical coverage for employees has been changed, according to Marketing Director Chris Jacoby, but those changes County, wucnigan, >cr me piece or oeginnmg, mence South 26 2/3 rods; thence West 45 rods; thence North 26 2/3 rods; thence East 45 rods to the al 2 pm. al Cedra Creek. A one-time concert will take place al the Blue Star Music Camp the last week of the festival, bringing the tune-honored quality of Fontana Chamber Arts programming to the sunset coast of South Haven. This weekend will feature the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Players. In "An Evening of Russian Music." the third weekend of the festival in Hastings July 27. music by composers from Russia will include the following works: Sergei Prokofiev. Overture on Hebrew Themes for Clarinet. String Quartet and Piano, Op 34; sccvessors and assigns Alternative Bellevue -HIE Capital Ave, - (269) 763-9418 Nashville - 310 N. Main St. - (517) 852-0790 Lending Group Caledonia - 9265 Cherry Valley - (616) 891-0010 Wayland - l56W&perior - (269) 792-6201 Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmington HHIs, Michigan 48334 (7/31) Fmt Hommi* Comet ■ 616-CI-29S0. The HUD siMw urete for the heart* upM b |.«XW7-V273. �The Hwangs Banrw — Thurwtey. July 24.2003 - Pap 15 Barry County Fair proves to be a Mandy’ in 2003 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The 151st Barry County Fair is a memory, but in the words of Fair Board President Bill Neal, “It was a dandy fair this year and you can put that in the paper.” Except for some wind early in the week and rain on Thursday, the weather was the best it has been in years. In fact, at least one of the days had the best attendance ever at the fair. There was something for everyone at this year's fair from gardens glowing with flowers just opening, candlelit paths through a evening scented garden, prize winning live­ stock and non-livestock exhibits, a midway, rides, and food from chocolate milk at the dairy bam to Annalaine's specialties in the Three people hurt in 3-car crash expo building. The Thundeifloor doggers “kicked up their heels.” There were pedal powered and gasoline powered tractor pulls. Horses, cows and even a run away steer were seen at fair. In addition numerous poul­ try. sheep and rabbits were cajoled into per­ forming for the judges Karaoke singers filled the night air on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. There were bargains at the livestock sales. The lovers of antique tractors were able to get their fill red, green, gray and orange Lights, music, excitement and even bubble filled midway nights during the Barry County Fair. Three people were injured in a three-car accident last Saturday morning at the intersection of North Broadway and Apple Street A northbound car on Broadway driven by Amber Karrar. 18, of Vermontville, failed to stop for a red light. Karrar struck an eastbound vehicle on Apple driven by Mary Terpening. 7!, of Hastings Th collision caused Karrar's vehicle to veer to the right and crash into a third vehicle driven by Katherine McKeown, 16, also of Hastings. machines during the evening parades. For more pictures and stories see the spe­ cial fair pullout in next week’s edition of the Banner. Robert A. Tremain & Associate*, P.C. ia a debt collector and we are attempting to coned a debt and any Information obtained will be ueed for that purpoee. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BUCKLEY R. EYE. A SINGLE MAN AND APRIL M. HARD. A SIN­ GLE WOMAN. AS JOINT TENANTS WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, to GEHRKE MORT­ GAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORA TICN. Mortgagee, dated June 22. 2001, and recorded on June 28. 2001, as Instrument No. 1062193 BARRY County Records, Michigan, as assigned by said mortgage to ABN AMRO MORT Hope Township Synopsis Regular Board Meeting July 14,2081 AU Board members present and 6 guests. Approved previous minutes, bills and received standing reports. Approved Metro Act Permit with Barry Telephone Co., Cemetery Policy Resolution 2003-8. Farmland Preservation Resolution 2003-9. and Master Land Use Plan Resolution 2003-10. Approved fixing Cemetery fence, reappointed SWBCIC representatives, Assessor membership renewal and attendance at classes. Meeting Adjourned 8:00 p.m. Unda Eddy-Hough Clerk 10 by Patricia Albert. Supervisor GAGE GROUP. INC., by an assignment dated June 22. 2001. and recorded on June 28. 2001. as Instrument No. 1062194 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of eighty two thou­ sand one hundred seventy six and 72/100 Dollars ($82,176.72). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given tha? said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al flubber vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse, H&tings. Ml. at 11X) p.m. on The tractor parade each evening brought out lots of tractors and tractor lovers. Tractor pulls of the pedal and gasoline powered vaneties were held during the week. FORECLOSURE MCmCf This firm is a debt cotiector attempting to cotiact a dsbt. Any information obtained wfl be used for ftia purpose, if you are in the MMary. please contact our office at the number fated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Robert F. Ptoeger, Jr, A Single Man to Anwtqueet Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 7, 2002 and recorded February 2*. 2002 Document No. 1078527 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there la claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Rve Hundred Fifty-Throe Dodars and Thirty- August 2\ 2003. M Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ B*M INGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are described Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is here­ by given that sMd mortgage wrt be foreclosed by a ute of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubtic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at i -ftoPM nn Ttwrwtaw 71 MM Said premises are situated in CHy of Heatings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3, Block 10, MJ. KanMdo addMon to too Oty of I testings, Barry County, Michigan according to the Mat as: THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF LOT 1. BLOCK 7. OF BENNETT AND KENFIELDS ADDITION TO THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ ISM pw thereof. doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days The redemption period shall be 8 months from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 8003241a. in which case toe redemption period shan bo X days from too date of such sate. Dated. Atoll 5.2003 _______ from the date of such sale. DATED: July 17. 2003 ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP. INC. Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. Amenouasi Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER ML SGHMaDOttlAN 1 AMOOATFft P.C.ISADEBI.CQLLEGTQfi.AnEM£HfiQJD COLLECTADEBLAMYINFDRM/mQNWL OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ____ Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 38150 Dequmdre Rd Ste 810 Storing Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 127 Our Rte No: 03-156.3 Pub: 7/17 - 8/14 THS FIRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO GOH FGT A Pm AHYMPOBMATiON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUROfBGE 740Q IF YOU ARL.IN ACTIVE MUJIARY DL'TY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: David M Thee were animals on display throughout the fair. Monte was in the Farm Bureau tent. Silver, a single man. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. (“MERS'). solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns Exchange Financial Corporation Mortgage, dated August 30. 2002. and recorded on September 4. 2002, in Instrument No. 1086792. on page 1. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THREE THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT AND 69/100 DOLLARS ($93.768 69). including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premise*, or some part ot them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1.00 o'clock p.m., on August 7. 2003. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT 30 FEET NORTH OF A POINT WHERE THE CENTER OF STATE STREET INTERSECTS THE CENTER OF REED STREET. THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF REED STREET 137 FEET. THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH STATE STREET 58 FEET. THENCE WEST 14 FEET. THENCE NORTH 59 5 FEET. THENCE EAST 151 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 117.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLtC STREET PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF. 08-052-002-000-020-0. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. fMERS’). solely as nominee for Lender and Lender s successors and assigns Exchange Financial Corporation PETEROS The gardens were ablaze with color and were a quiet place to.reflect away from the hustle and bustle of the bams and midway. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick Collins and Sheila Cotitns, husband and wife, to Mortgage Elec^-jnic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated July 23. 2002 and recorded July 25, 2002 in document number 1084373, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Four and Ort 00 Dollars ($126,874) includ­ ing interest at the rate of 10.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 31, 2003. The premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: That Part of The Northwest 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Described as Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 2. Block 61 AC. Wilson plat of the Wage ol Mtodtevfle .Plat described in Warranty deed . dated 3-5-91 . Liber 149. Page 152 and warranty deed dated 12 -11-74 . Uber 366, Page 613 of said section; thence North 159.5 feet . along the West line ol said Lot 2 and It's extension ; thence East 132.0 feet Parallel with the South fine of said Lot 2; thence South 159 5 teet Parafiel with the West tine of said Lot 2; thence West 132.0 feet to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which casa the redemption period shan be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated June 26, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Re No 207 0962 (7/31) 09527744 PUB: 6/26-7/24 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THENUM8£RBEL0Wlf^YQU_AREJN.AGIIYE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bernie B. Smith and Theresa M. Smith, husband and wife, to Community First Bank (now by various resolution duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated May 16, 1997 anc recorded May 19. 1997 in Uber 694. Page 924. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Five and 78/100 Dollars ($89.135.78) inducting interest at the rate ol 5.25% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in the modgage and tha statutes ot the State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, ot some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m on July 31, 2003 The premises are located in the Township ol Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are describee Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 4, Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township, Barry County, Michigan, detent South 89 degrees 56 mtoutos W seconds EML 2108.19 from the North 1/4 post feet: thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 279.94 feat along safe North section fine; thence South 526.26 feet, thence South 88 degrees 45 mmutes 16 seconds West 272.62 feet; thence North 00 degrees 47 mtnutes 41 seconds West 532.54 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement, restriction and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreebaing mortgagee can rescind the sale In the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is 8 simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 26. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Community First Bank (now by vari­ ous resolution duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 200.0900 Pub: 8/28 - 7/24 riotiCc JT Mortgage roreciosure oai? THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwight B. Hewitt. Jr. and Michelle Hewitt (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 30. 2001. and recorded on May 9. 2001 Instrument #1059368 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND 69/100 dollars ($68732 69). including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sat of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at oubirc venue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1 DO p.m., on August 21,2003. Said premises are situated In CITY OF HASTINGS, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 82 feet of Lots 1.2 and 3. except the East 66 feet ol Lot 1. Bloc* 16. Daniel Striker’s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 ot Plats, Page 11. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from tha date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200322490 Team X (8/7) �Page 16 — Thursday. July 24, 2003 — The Hastings Banner tenced in Bany County Circuit Court to 90 second offense, and maintaining a drug days in jail and one j ud- probation for pos- house, a maximum two-year misdemeanor. Christie earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dropping of charges of assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer. He is eligible for work release. Prosecuting attorney Shane McNeill said Christie was given numerous opportunities but continued to involve himself in actions that are dangerous to the community Defense attorney David Tripp said Christie has a good job and asked the judge for work release. In other recent court business: ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: SUNDAY, JULY 27TH RAIN OR SHINE 400 EXHIBITORS, INSIDE OR UNDER COVER. LOCAT­ ED RIGHT IN ALLEGAN, MICH. AT THE FAIR­ GROUNDS. 730AM-4PM, $3 ADM. wwwjilleganan- WATER 1991 CHEVY S-10: 2 wheel drive, 143,400 miles. 43 liter V6, runs good, $1,400 obo. 2000 BANK REPO: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath, extra clean, $33,000 owed. Payments as low as $299 a month. Call to­ day, Meadowstone Homes, (269)948-2387. GARDENING. Water Lilies A Lotus, Aquat­ ic plants. Goldfish A Koi, lin­ ers, pumps, filters. Apol’s *Landscaping toping Co., 9340 KalaKala­ mazoo, Caledonia. 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He was given credit for a day served in jail. The balance of the jail sentence will be sus­ pended upon completion of probation. Sims earlier pleaded guilty to tlie charge in exchange for dropping a charge of third degree criminal sexual conduct. Sims’ attorney, Carol Jones Dwyer, said she wanted to address the girl’s father charac­ terizing Sims as a predator. “But Nathan never met him. nor he him,’’ Dwyer said. “Nathan met this girl through a group he bowls with. There’s nothing preda­ tory about him.’’ Dwyer said the girl told her father Sims was 17. Then the father learned he was 20 years old. “The lady is distraught by her father’s actions,” Dwyer said. “She’s attempted to ini­ tiate contact several times." Barry County Circut Court Judge James Fisher said that he did not want Sims to com­ mit the offense again because it leads to hav­ ing children when individual are not ready. • Andrew Spagnuolo, 26. of Eaton Rapids, was sentenced to 23 months to five years for a probation violation by possessing a firearm. Spagnuolo earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of being a habitual offender, second notice. The sentence is to run concurrent to an Ingham County sentence Spagnuolo said he was guilty of the charge. “I want to get on with it," Spagnuolo said. “I’m not a violence criminal. I have no vio­ lence on my record. I’d like to be eligible for boot camp. The mother of my child is a drag addict.” • Corey Bowman, 25. of Nashville, was sentenced to six months in jail for violating his probation by operating a vehicle while his license was suspended. Fisher ruled that Bowman would be released from jail and discharged from proba­ tion upon payment of 5580 in court assess­ ments. Bowman is on probation for a conviction of larceny from a building. . Michael J. Smith.' jb, of Hastings, was in any them at I-Ad N. M-43 Hwy., the front counter. At DAYCARE CLOSING: toys, games, bikes, sandbox with swing set, clothes- childrens A womens 2 petite A 3/4 A much more. Friday, 8:30am530pm A Saturday, 830am3.30pm. 802 Terry Lane, Hastings. GARAGE SALE, FRIDAY A Saturday, July 25th-26th, 1880 Ottawa Trail, Hastings. GARAGE SALE: 1474 E. Center Rd., Hastings. Many items. July 2< 25, A 26th, 9-? GARAGE SALE: 5 family sale, Saturday 26th from 9am-5pn. at Hastings Bowl. Clothes, toys, home decor, etc. GARAGE SALE: ONE DAY ONLY! Rain or shine! Satur­ day, July 26th, 8am-4pm, 236 W. Nelson St, Hastings (cor­ ner of S. Broadway and W. Nelson). Good, dean mens and womens clothing, men sizes L and XL, women (cas­ ual and business attire) sizes 12-18. 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Martin Manufac­ tured Homes, 800-672-9604. 111X5. 1M4m.rOQ.M5 ■ CLERICALMANPOWER OF HASTINGS is currently accepting applications for an office position in the Hast­ ings area. Qualified candi­ dates must have previous of­ fice experience, be willing to work in an industrial setting and the ability to type a min­ imum of 50 wpm. Auditing experience is also a plus. Must have an updated re­ sume for consideration. Con­ tact MANPOWER for more information. (269)948-3000 EOE GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE is now accepting appli­ cations. Must be 18 to apply and able to pass random drug test, will train. Call (269)795-7388. In \h mt>ri<:iH RETAIL FACILITY MAN­ AGERS AND ASSISTANT MANAGERS NEEDED! Walters-Dimmick Petrole­ um, Inc., a leader in the CStore industry, is currently seeking highly self-motivat­ ed individuals for their "Manager in Training Pro­ gram". Management open­ ings are available through­ out Southwest Michigan. They offer. ’Competitive Wages, ’Health Insurance, •401(k), ’Paid Vacations. To learn more about WaltersDimmick Petroleum Inc. please visit their website at www.waltesdimmick.com Please send a resume to: Walters-Dimmick Petrole­ um, Inc. 1620 S. Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall, MI. 49068 Attn: Director of Operations. IN MEMORY OF Forest R. Belsoa Oct 6,1912-July 28,1971. Sadly missed by his wife Donna, Son, Bill A family, . daughter, Linda Cobb. SEEKING RESPONSIBLE, CARING individual or cou­ ple to live in at an adult fos­ ter care home. Salary, wage A living quarters. Ask for Liz. (269)945-6454. CUSTOM DESIGNED, OVERSIZED FLORAL LOVE SEAT, BOTH SIDES RECLINE, $1400. (269)948­ 7921 OAK DINETTE SET: 6 chairs and table, excellent condition, leave A pad free. (269)948-8052 WMTL81irn OKT UK Mt MH Mi (M3) sa. MI 48849. Fax (616)374- IN MEMORY OF James and Rocky Raymond 1977 and 1979 They left us beautiful memories, their love will be our guide and though we can not see them they are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. Sadly missed by Jerry and Shirley Raymond, sister Gerri and Tammy, nieces and nephews. sentenced to two month* in jail and one year probation for possessing, manufacturing or delivering a telecommunication counterfeit device to avoid payment. He was given credit for two days served in jail. If Smith is successful on probation, the balance of his jail sentence will be suspended. Smith earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissing the charge of con­ spiracy to possess, manufacture or deliver a counterfeit telecommunications device to avoid payment. • Sentencing was delayed until July 8,2004 for Douglas P. Lynch, 21. of Middleville. Lynch is being sentence for possession of cocaine. • An Aug. 11 trial date was set for Michael J. Kensington, 22, of Hastings. Kensington is accused of criminal sexual conduct • An Aug. 14 sentencing date was set for William J. McClurkin, 44, of Hastings, for a conviction of possession of marijuana and attempted use of a telecommunications device to avoid payment McClurkin pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dropping of charges of con­ spiracy to commit telecommunications fraud by manufacturing, possessing or selling a counterfeit device to avoid payment and for manufacturing, possessing or selling a telecommunications device to avoid payment. • Michael S. Robinson, 33, of Delton, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for driving with a suspended or revoked license. Robinson was ordered to pay $400 in total court costs. His jail sentence will be suspended upon payment of the court assessments. Robinson earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of charges of assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer. • An Aug. 13 sentencing date was set for Richard Stamm, Jr., 28, of Burton for violat­ ing his probation by failing to report to his probation officer and failing to report a change in his address. Stamm is on probation for selling or manu­ facturing marijuana. BOAT LIFT: 26001b cap shore station, canopy A side guide rails, $1,300. (269)721- • An Aug. 14 sentencing date is set for Elric L. Traver. 20, of Flint for violating his proba­ tion by leaving a drag treatment program without permission. Traver is on probation for breaking and entering. TOLICEBEA’T r .... '____._______•. Girl, 15, arrested for fleeing, eluding HASflNGS — A 15-yexr-old Hastings girl was arrested for fleeing and eluding police officers Monday afternoon. July 21. Hastings Police Department officuals said they were given information earlier in the day about a stolen car. which the Barry County Sheriff's Office investigated in the 2000 block of south Whitmore Road. Hastings Police said they spotted the stolen vehicle on Michigan Avenue near Green Sheet at 1:40 pan. While police waited for confirmation of the license plate, the driver accelerated and fled the area. Officers pursued until they learned that the driver was a 15year-old juvenile. They discontinued the chase because of safety factors, police said. They received information later about the location of the suspect and vehicle. Hastings police and Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post apprehended the youth without incident. She was taken into custody and transported to a juvenile detention facility in Eaton County, where she awaits a hearing. Two vehicles in downtown Hastings received minor damages from the juvenile driving the stolen car, police said. Thefts reported in ICU break room HASTINGS — A larceny occurred in a break room for Intensive Care Unit employees at Pennock Hospital July 16 at 10 pjn. Credit cards, cash and two purses were taken from employees’ lockers, said Hastings Police Department Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. One employee said she saw her purse and another one laying on a table. Police said they were notified after both employees found items missing from their purs­ es. One of the stolen credit cards was used at three area businesses shortly after the theft, Leedy said. Possible suspects were identified from the Detroit area. It appears they were visiting a patient in ICU, he said. The case remains under investigation. Teens nabbed for damaging store HASTINGS — Three suspects have been identified in a malicious destruction of prop­ erty incident tai 4:15 p.m. Sunday. July 20. Secondhand Comen Store on West Stale Street received several hundred dollars worth of damage, said Hastings Police Department Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. A citizen heard glass breaking and saw three people running from the stere. While police were on the scene, the suspects, as described by the witness, returned to the area, Leedy said. When officers confronted them, a 16-year-old from Grand Rapids admitted to kicking the store front windows, he said. Another 16-year-old and a 15-year-old were from Hastings The Grand Rapids youth was taken into custody on akobol-related charges and tinned over to the custody of his grandparents. Leedy said. The 15-year-old also was taken into custody for curfew violations and released to his parents. The other 16-year-old was not taken into custody. The case has been turned over to the Bany County Prosecutors* Office for review. Three people hurt In 3-car crash HASTINGS — Three people were injured in a three-car accident Saturday, July 19, 11:53 aan. at the intersection of North Broadway and Apple Street. A northbound car on Broadway driven by Amber Karrar. 18, of Vermontville, failed Io stop for a red light Karrar struck an eastbound vehicle on Apple driven by Mary Terpening, 71. of Hastings. The collision caused Karrar's vctucte to veer so the.right and crash into a third vehicle driven by Krfherinc MbKiiowh. 15.' a9ab BTHM^^jfiKI-nafiiigi Police Department Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Karrar. who was cited for being al fault sought medical treatment al Pennock Hospital while Terpening and her passenger. Bonnie Frye. 51. of Hastings were transported to All three women were treated at the hospital and released the same day. All occupants were wearing seal belts. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Gun Plain man killed In farm accident GUN PLAIN TOWNSHIP—A fatal fanning accident occurred last Thursday afternoon, July 17, at 340 M-89 Highway. James H. Harrington. 73, of Gun Plain Township was found trapped under a haybine that was being lowed by his tractor, said Allegan County Sheriff’s Office. Family said they talked to him around 1 pjn. after lunch as be left for his tractor on the family farm, deputies said. A family member located him after he did not return from the field. Police said it appears the victim fell off the tractor and was run over by the haybine. The tractor wk in neutral and the hay sickle’s power was off. Harrington’s glasses were found eight feet from the tractor. “It appears the victim was crashed by the weight of the haybine,” Allegan County Undersheriff Jim Hull said. “The tractor roamed forward enough to lodge the victim’s body under the haybine tires.” Hull said wire from an electrical fence was found on the tractor. Caledonia area teens held In break-ln CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP — Kent County deputies apprehended three Caledonia area teen-agers Tuesday rooming for breaking into a residence in die 9000 block ot Costner Drive in Caledonia Township. Officers said they discovered a service door leading to the garage was damaged and opened when they arrived. Checking further, officers found that the door feeding into the residence was heavily damaged. Officers completed a check of the residence without locat­ ing anyone inside. There were plenty of indications that some of the rooms had been entered, drusser drawers opened and gone through. Within he fcsi bear while officers were still on the acene investigating. one unit report­ ed three juveniles fleeing the area on foot. A K-9 unit was called in from the Grand Rapids Police Department and a track was started. Within the first hundred yards, die suspects were located. One subject was bitten during the apprehension and three suspects were arrested. The subject was taken to Spectrum-Butterworth Downtown by his parents and treated for injuries to his face and arm. owner who was broken into. The youth knowledged that the neighbor was on vacation. All three youths will be referred Io the juvenile court system Motorist drives car into Gun Lake GUN LAKE — A Grand Rapids man dove into two feet of waler in Gun Lake July 13 at 5:30 pm. and suffered a neck injury that may leave him permanently paralyzed. Jonathan Jones, 26. who had been drinking, dove off the front deck of Joe Fox’s pon­ toon 20 yards southeast of Murphy’s point. Fox, 52. is from Middleville. When Barry County Sheriff deputies arrived, the victim was conscious, but had no feel­ ing from his neck down. He was then air lifted to Butterworth Spectrum. Hastings Middle School vandalized HASTINGS - A breaking and entering occurred at Hastings Middle School overnight July 15. Hastings Police Department officers were called to the scene at 7:05 ajn. July 16 after a maintenance worker found the school was broken into. Vandals entered by breaking a window on the south side. Different areas of the school were vandalized, such ar a display case containing school trophies and picture frames. Class photos of 2003 eighth-graders were taken as well as tro­ phies from the display case won by the 2003 eighth grade class. 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Crane died of a heart attack. ’The fight to persevere against the hatred and ignorance of so many had. no doubt, weakened him." MSU’s State News said in an editorial. On Aug. 10. 1996. an article in the Grand Rapids Press staled that Skilling wrote a memo to Crane stating that Crane was to be suspended for three days for Crane's "admit­ ted conduct of telling students ‘there is noth­ ing wrong with being gay. " The article said the memo was part of Crane’s personnel file, which the Press obtained through Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act. The suspension, according to the article, “was prompted by an incident in which Crane apparently rebuked a student for calling another student a "faggot.”’ According to the article. Crane “went on to encourage toler­ ance of gays." In the memo, according to the Press. Skilling told Crane “You arc not to promote, advocate, raise or discuss, directly or indirect­ ly. homosexuality or tolerance for homosexu­ ality with students. Please take this discipline and warning seriously. Any further violations will result in my recommendation for your dismissal. Stick to being the best music teacher you can be and leave your personal views and agenda at the door when you come to school." According to the Press article. Crane filed a union grievance disputing the suspension and seeking to remove the memo from his person­ nel file. The request was denied by Skilling and the school superintendent, the Press arti­ cle said. Crane resigned before the time he was to sen e the suspension. Another memo in 1996 by Skilling, accord­ ing to the Press, indicated there’d been an investigation of Skilling's conduct after com­ plaints from students. According to the memo, the Press said, the investigation was “inconclusive." but "did reveal "a need for instruction’ on "how Crane should conduct himself and his classroom.'" Crane was told by Skilling to “teach only board-approved curriculum.” according to the Press article. Skilling told Crane that "many of your music selections... focused on the issue of tolerance and acceptance of all people. Given your very public statements advocating acceptance and tolerance of homosexuals, your admitted advocating in llie classroom of diversity of any kind and tolerance for all people may well be interpreted as leaching tolerance and acceptance for the homosexual lifestyle." Skilling told Crane to avoid commenting on the ""public debate over your homosexual lifestyle with students or in the school envi­ ronment." according to the Press. According to the memo, the Press article stated, a student complained that Crane made a comment about the body of a boyfriend of one of his female students, and also "alleged­ ly remarked that lie would "like to date one of the male models in a magazine students were looking at.’" Skilling wrote in the memo that "obvious­ ly. it such comments occurred, they would be inappropriate." the Press article stated. According to Byron Center teacher David Prindle. who served as president of the teach­ ers’ union at Byron Center when the Crane controversy erupted. Skilling handled the Crane situation “very fairly." Prindle sal in on all the disciplinary meetings between Crane and administrators, he said. The meetings "weren’t contentious." even though the sub­ ject matter — whether Crane was going to retain his teaching job — was contentious, he said. "There was no yelling or screaming." At the time. Prindle said. “Bill was just doing what he was told by the board and administration. 1 probably would have done the same thing. It was his job as head of the building." Prindle said that '"Bill was fair the whole time. He didn’t even write the memos he signed. They were written by the lawyers. We were basically there' (the building principal and union representative) “to take notes and just be in the meetings. The lawyers were the ones who basically wrote the memos back and forth." According to Pridgeon. Prindle told him “that Bill Skilling through that whole process was the peacemaker. He was the one who kept the school together and kept everything on track. It really fell into the hands of the school board, school attorneys and citizens pushing the issue." Teachers and union personnel at Byron Center "said Bill handled it really well." Pridgeon said. Skilling also “did an exemplary job in building the high school program," Pridgeon said. “He’s a very good administrator,” Prindle said. “Byron Center High School wouldn’t be where it was today without him. He pushed us to be the best we can be. We became a nation­ al blue ribbon school” (due to his leadership). "He had a vision of education for Byron Center. We got there because of him.” Skilling said in addition to working as a high school principal and then international educational consultant, he has served as an adjunct professor at Grand Valley State University for the past 11 years. Part of his leaching at the university includes talking about changes occurring in the world and how those changes will impact education and the skills students are going to need, he said. As an international educational consultant, he’s been able to "see changes and trends in educat’on at a national and international level." Prior to becoming a high school principal, he served as principal of Byron Center Middle School, a social studies teacher at Byron Center High School, and a social stud­ ies teacher al Algoma Christian Middle/High School in Sparta. He has a Ph.D. in educa­ tional leadership and an educational specialist degree in educational administration from MSU, a master’s in social science from WMU, and a bachelor’s degree in physical education and history from the University of Michigan. Of the situation with Crane, he said, he is bound by legal restrictions not to discuss spe­ cific aspects of the case. “I know you can (make FOIA requests) and read memos, but that doesn't give me the right to comment on it. It’s a privacy issue.” However, he said, he can comment on the situation in general. “I was never put in a position to make a decision," he said. “I was never allowed to n.ake a decision. My role was to monitor the situation — to protect (Crane) when he was doing what he was supposed to be doing, and hold him accountable when he was doing things he shouldn't be doing. “When you go through a situation like this it’s very emotional because you have a group of people who believe that lifestyle is wrong. You have another group who believe that lifestyle is OK and is innate within us — that the lifestyle is not a choice. Therefore, being in the position thrust upon me to be a monitor of the situation, when I had to support (Crane) because be was doing right things, one group was upset and one group was supportive. Whenever he had to be held accountable, one group was upset and one group was support­ ive. Needless to say. it was a very divisive issue. Therefore I made a point to make cer­ tain I was fair and did the right thing, regard­ less." Skilling said Prindle "complimented me al the end on how fair I was and also explained that to the entire staff." Skilling said that “in public education, our role is not to come into a community as a leader to try to change the values the school and community has... our role is to teach the curriculum approved by the school board. If you have teachers who go outside the approved curriculum, then that can become a problem. In general, you can’t be promoting any agendas outside the board-approved cur­ riculum." For example, he said, “we can’t all of a sudden become a political base for one 97 CHEVY 1500 SPORTSIDE 4X4 OWNER 350 HIGHER MUIS SHARP TRUCK $7,995 02 PONTIAC TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE RAM AR. LMTED PRODUCTION. CD CHANGER. ONLY 1.100 KES-MUST GOffl $30,888 01 CHEVY BLAZER ZR2 POWER MOONROOF. ONLY KES EXTRA SHARP' $14,995 00 GMC SONOMA EXT. CAB 4X2 AUTO. AR SPORTSDE. ONLY 22K KES 1 OWNER $10,995 party or another." He said that “where you can get into trou­ ble with a teacher" is when a teacher gives a personal opinion and tells students “this is the only way to believe," he said. “You can’t tell kids your opinion is right and their opinion is wrong." For instance he said, when he was teaching government he encouraged debate on the issue of capital punishment. “But at no time did I say capital punishment was right or wrong." It’s important to “help kids think critically and analytically and reflectively so they can draw their own conclusions," he said. "Thar’s true across the board. We don’t want them to just accept everything they hear as being accurate or factual, so they need to be taught how to (be discerning)." Skilling said “the bottom line” for educa­ tors is “we just can’t promote our own per­ sonal agendas whatever they are.” According to Pridgeon. the superintendent candidates have a wide range of skills and experience. Cooley, who served two years as middle school assistant principal and two years as middle school principal before becoming director of educational services, was previ­ ously a teacher at Newhall Middle School and in the Wyoming school district He has a mas­ ter’s in educational administration from GVSU and bachelors degrees in speech/history and broadcasting from CMU. DeFrance was formerly vice-president of Bullseye Telecom in Detroit and senior vice­ president of USN Communications. He worked in several capacities for Ameritech in Detroit and was an adjunct instructor at CMU. 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He has an MA in special education from MSU and a BS in special education from Eastern Michigan University. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-07-31.pdf 2c41201746e4dde6af86b178c28a389a PDF Text Text H'lCTr??'*’: P"”!IC LIBRARY in schurch st HASUhui Hi 4M4-J89J Prosecutor testifies to state legislature fiasungs grau shines at GVSU See Story on Page 5 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Rmo..., First Friday called off for August The nwsMhly Firn Friday program for August has been canceled, but the aeries will tesume on the fin! Friday of the fol­ lowing month. Sept. 5. The series of forums oo umely politi­ cal and neral topics, sponsored by the Barry County County Democratic Committee, is held al noon on the first Friday of each month al the Thmas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Blood drive slated at St. Rose Church A Red Cross blood drive is planned for I an 6:45 pan. Friday. Aug. 1. at the St Rose of Lima Church. 707 S. Jefferson St. Hastin’s. The nanon s blood banks, represented by the American Association of Blood Banks. America’s Blood Centers and the American Red Cross, are asking for immediate blood donations to boost ahead) critically tow blood supplies. Going into the Independence Day weekend, the American Red Cross nationwide had only about two days of an blood types available and inventory has fallen even lower with the small number of donations given over the holi­ day weekend. Many of the nation s blood banks are tuflenng from low supplies. Last week, the Great ludces Region of Ute American Red Cross issued an emer­ gency appeal as blood inventories plum­ meted. Despite the appeal, supplies of Type 0- remain on the critical list, with about a half day’s supply on the shelf. Three days is considered a safe level. The fart that all blood bankers are joining forces underscores the fragile state of the nation’s Hood supply,” says Fred Stems, CEO of the Great Lakes Region. "We’re asking eligible donors to step forward and give blood this sum­ mer.” Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given Hood within 56 days of the date of the Aug. 1 drive is eligible to contribute. For more information, call the harry County taut of the American Red Cross « 945-3122. Rodriguez Award winner announced Delos Jchnson was named this year’s recipient of the Janie Rodnguez Award at last Saturday's (July 26) 13th annual Lake Odessa Depot Day's. Johnson was honored for his years of involvement in the Lake Odessa commu­ nity. He served on the Lake Odessa Village Council. Lake wood School Board. Lake Odessa Community Library Board and taught in the high school. The award was established to honor longtime community activist Janie Rodriguez. who died in a car crash a few years ago. Rodriquez was known for always being there to lend a helping hand. Previous winners of the award were Reine Peacock in 1991, Julie Maurer in 1992, Mary Ann Armstrong in 1993, Merton Garlock in 1994, Marie Pickens in 1995. Janet Thomas in 1996, Fred Wiselogic 1997, Ruth O'Mara in 1998, Dawn Galaviz in 1999, Peg Faulkner in 2000, John Waite in 2001 and Larry Dye in 2002. The day featured the dairy businesses in Lake Odessa. Historian John Waite said his research showed five dairies, Roberts Brothers, the Lake Odessa Milk Company. Lakeside Dairy. Golden Jersey and Lake-O Maid Dairy. More NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 PRICE 50C Thursday. July 31, 2003 VOLUME 150, No. 30 NEWS BRIEFS ANNER Hastings to pick 3 sunt. finalists fnr 2nd round Three seek First Ward council seat by Susan Temere Staff Writer Hastings will hold primary elections for the offices of mayor, city council and two boards of review Tuesday. Aug. 5, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Hastings Middle School, 232 West Grand St.. A city-wide primary election is being held this year because more than two candidates filed for the First Ward City Council seat. The top two vote getters will face each other in the Nov. 4 general election. Other wards have only two candidates run­ ning. so both will square in the general elec­ tion in November. First Ward council candidates are Curt Cybulski. Ted Bustance and Wolfram Hentschel. They are running for the seat being vacated by Councilman Barry Wood, who is campaigning for mayor. Cybulski has been a four-year resident of Hastings. He moved from Livonia in the Detroit Metropolitan Area in 1990 to West Michigan and eventually settled in the city. He said his experience and the lessons he brings with him can help the citizens have a prosperous and successful future. "I bring the experience of witnessing how rural Livonia changed," Cybulski said. “Developers came in and changed one whole side of the city.” He said he knows how unwanted develop­ ment can happen by not being prepared. “If city officials don’t watch it, M-37 Highway will turn into a hodge podge of willy nilly placed busmesses and houses." Cybulski said. He acknowledges that the county is now working on a master plan. He is concerned about other basic infra­ structure issues as well as land use. planning and zoning, best use of city taxpayers’ dol­ lars. tree trimming, street maintenance and re­ built curbs. “Some residents feel the city doesn't listen to them." Cybulski said. “I’ve seen good planning and poor planning, and with the input of the citizens of this city. 1 hope to help Hastings make responsible decisions for our community. He said he believes Hastings is a commu­ nity with a future and by working with the community, the city can be a better place for all. “I’m an honest people person; anyone who sees me on the street can walk up to me and voice their opinion on city matters." Cybulski said. “Everyone is entitled to their opinion, even if I might not agree with it." He said he likes the small town atmosphere of Hastings and yet still being in the country with deer and rabbits for his children. “I’m a hands-on parent; I want to know what they are doing." Cybulski said. “In a small town. 1 can have input in my children’s education. I want them to have a better place." Cybulski has participated locally in many organizations, such as chair of a PTO fund­ raiser for Northeastern Elementary School, volunteer coach for the Hastings YMCA bas­ ketball and baseball leagues, youth leadci and greeter at Thomapple Valley Church, past volunteer community policeman and Goodfellows volunteer. Wolfram Hentschel Ted Bustance Curt Cybulski He is married with two daughters. Wolfram Hentschel and his wife Mary moved to Hastings four years ago. They were married at St. Rose in 1966. And since he first saw Hastings, he said he always thought about living in the city. See COUNCIL, page 13 by David T. Young and Patricia Johns J-Ad Graphic: ’’ews Service Four of the six finalists for the Hastings schools superintendent’s job have been inter­ viewed and the remaining two will be on “the hot seat" tonight. Hastings Board of Education members were careful to ask the same questions of Dr. William DeFrance and Chris Cooley Monday night and of Dr. William Skilling and Charles Seguna the following evening. Scheduled for interviews tonight at the multi-purpose room at the middle school are J. Mark Parsons at 6 p.m. and Fred J. Williams. All six are vying for the right to succeed Carl Schocssel, who is retiring after 20 years. The school board is expected to narrow the field down to three by tonight and have a sec­ ond round of interviews, one each evening Monday. Tuesday and Thursday. Aug. 4. 5 and 7. The timetable calls for selecting the new superintendent by Friday. Aug. 18. DcFrancc is chief o|»erations officer for Flint Community Schools; Cooley is director of educational services for the Hastings School System; Seguna is superintendent at Fulton Middleton schools; Skilling is execu­ tive director of ST Concepts in Byron Center and an educational consultant; Parsons is superintendent of the Boyne Falls Public Schools; and Williams is superintendent of the Potterville Public Schools. The following is a summary of the four interviews held thus far. Charles “Chuck" Seguna Before being the school chief at Fulton Middleton. Seguna has been a teacher and principal al the elementary, middle school and high school levels and assistant superintend­ ent at Ionia Public Schools. “I became a teacher because 1 love kids." he said. “I became an administrator because 1 love kids... I’m a people person." Seguna. who holds a baciiclor's degree from Northern Michigan University and a master’s degree from Central Michigan, was principal at Ionia High School when the new school was built. He listed as his three most important accomplishments as working on successful bond and millage issues, improving student achievement scores as a curriculum director and simply helping young people in a variety of ways. “My entire career has been about helping kids succeed academically." he said. He has been active with the local Lions Club. Big Brothers-Big Sisters, the Downtown Development Authority Board, various offices in his church. Rotary, the YMCA Board and Gratiot Community Foundation. Saying. “Good schools and a good commu­ nity go hand in hand,” he promised he would be active in Hastings community affairs if he was to become superintendent here. Seguna said he believes he’s an effective communicator because he has a knack for lis­ tening and he’s honest, but kind with people. “My favorite way to communicate is face to face." he said. “I don’t hide from people and I always return phone calls." He said that in his sever, years as assistant superintendent at Ionia, only one parent went over his head to the top with a complaint. Seguna acknowledged that schools must do a good job these days in public relations and marketing. “You have to do the right thing, you have to do it well and do it all the time," he said. “The most reliable public relations tool you have is a school employee, so it starts internally, but a school district can’t do enough." One of the toughest questions all candi­ dates fielded concerned any incidents in which they had to make a difficult decision that may have been right, but went against the tide of public opinion. Seguna talked about a popular teacher and coach who was accused of sexual impropriety with a student, but was immune from legal prosecution because the statute of limitations had run out. When he learned the accusations were accurate, he put the teachcr-coach on paid leave and then helped persuade the teacher-coach to resign and never again teach in Michigan. Seguna told the board his greatest personal attribute is his sense of humor. “I try not to take things too seriously," he said. “Education is something we should have fun with.” He also mentioned honesty, integrity, patience and kindness.. Seguna called himself a consensus builder with staff in matters of policy and rules. “You find and hire good people, you sur­ round yourself with champions, and you loo will become a champion.” He acknowledged that not everyone is of like mind but school officials should be care­ ful not to waste time trying to persuade peo­ ple who oppose plans to do something on staunch general principles, “You can’t change a blocker’s mind, you have to work around a blocker." He said he was closely involved with a strategic plan in Ionia and now is completing work on a seven-year plan at Fulton Middleton. When asked about the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) test, he said he believes it be to be a good tool for data on kids’ essential skills, but he opposes its use to compare academic achievement between school districts. Seguna called the federal “No Child Left Behind" legislation one of the most signifi­ cant ever passed. He said he has reservations on how it would interpret qualifications for teachers, for example not approving a teacher See SUPER, page 3 To recycle or not to recycle by Erika Simpson J-Ad Graphics Intern (Second of a three part series) Saving tin cans, bottles, plastic and old newspaper, remembering to toss the recycla­ ble items into the recycle bin instead of the trash — is the recycling effort worth it? Does recycling really make a difference? For many Barry County residents, and other Michiganders, the answer is no. Michigan's recycling rate is al 20%. which is below the Great Lakes average of 26% and the national average of more than 30%. according to a press release by the Michigan Environmental Council!MEC). the Michigan Recycling Partnership (MRP) and the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC). Michigan also falls in the bottom hall of state rankings for overall recycling efforts, coming in at 28th in the nation. Not too long ago. Michigan was consid­ ered to be a pioneer in recycling. The bottle bill of 1976 reduced roadside litter by such large numbers that the late Paul Henry pro­ posed a national bottle bill when he was in Congress several years later. Yet today drop-off sites are vanishing and the number of Barry County sites has been cut in half, from fourteen to seven. But whether people choosing not to recycle or the recycle bins being taken away came first falls behind the fact that recycling just isn’t being done much anymore. For some, not recycling is a simple matter of supply and demand. Dr. V. Harry Adrounie. chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Committee, cites the low market for recycled items as a reason for the decline in recycling. He believes that once the demand for the vir- See RECYCLE, page 2 A Waste Management truck empties its load of trash into the landfill. The Hastings landfill is one of the smallest operated by Waste Management in Michigan. �Page 2 — Thursday. July 31. 2003 - The Hastings Banner RECYCLE, continued from page 1 gin materials goes up. the market for recy­ cling will be better. "Until that happens, it’s not worth the effort,” he said. Wes Sherman, solid waste engineering coordinator for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). said the “problem with recycling is the added cost." The cost to collect the items isn’t always bal­ anced by the market for the recycled items. Sherman believes a lot of the reduced value of recycled goods is our fault as consumers. He said we aren’t buying enough recyclable products, and that the products we do buy arc packaged excessively, creating extra waste. Others add another theory about recy­ cling’s decline — doubts about whether or not recycled items are really being recycled, or just taken to the landfill. Jim Brown. Hastings Charter Township Supervisor, said. "It’s com- NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Newell to chair campaign panel Speaker of the House Rick Johnson has announced that Rep. Gary Newell of Saranac has been named chair of the House Republican Campaign Committee (HRCC) The remaining members of the commit­ tee will be named in the coming weeks. -1 am glad that Gary has accepted the challenge of campaign chair, and I know he will do a great job," Johnson said -Republicans in the House are building an impressive record of fighting for the priori­ ties of families and doing what it takes to make Michigan stronger. Gary's leadership in this work has been important, and I know he will lead a successful effort to get out our message on Election Day " Newell, who represents all of Barry County in the 87th District, is serving his second term in the House and is a member of the Appropriations Committee "I’m very proud to have been given this opportunity.’ said Newell. "The first seven months of this legislative session have been some of the most productive in memory — productive for students, for workers, for job providers, for seniors. Republicans are establishing a strong record of fighting for a better Michigan, and I am committed to making sure that record is communicated to voters throughout the stale." Summer Splash will start Aug. 1 The Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission will have its first “Concert on the Beach” Friday evening. Aug. 1, as part of the Lake Odessa Summer Splash cckbraUon. "Blue Waler Ramblers.” formerly known as “Bears Sellin* Home.” will perform, fol­ lowing the cardboard boat race, sponsored by MainStreet Savings Bank Oner Friday night events include a free hot dog roast sponsored by the Village of Lake Odessa ana a boat parade sponsored by tlie Jordan Lake Board. Saturday events include: • Pancake breakfast from 9 to II a.m.. sponsored by the Central United Methodist Church. • The first annual classic car show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by the Summer Splash Committee. • A three-or.-three basketball tournament at West Elementary sponsored by A.B. Hoops. — • Kids’ games at the beach from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. sponsored by the Summer Splash Committee. • Wcter games at the beach from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m , sponsored by Sunny Fresh Foods. • A water ski show from 2 to 3:30 pjn., sponsored by Walker’s Pharmacy and Lakeview Financial • The ninth annual Concert in the Park from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring “Project Undercover,” sponsored by the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission • A chicken barbecue in the park from 4 to 7 p.m., sponsored by the Lake Odessa Fire Department Sunday events include a community wor­ ship service al 10 a.m., sponsored by Central United Methodist Church; a modi­ fied tractor puli at the fairgrounds from 2 to 4 pjn., sponsored by the Summer Splash Committee; and an antique tractor al the fairgrounds from 2 to 4 pjn., sponsored by the Summer Splash Committee. Fourth classic film slated at library The fourth and final part of a series of comedy classic films, featuring the Marx Brothers, will be shown at 7 pjn. tonight (Thursday, July 31) at the Hastings Public Library. The series also included feature films by Charlie Chaplin July 10 and a Laurel and Hardy July 17 and the Three Stooges July 24. The movie sessions are free. Drinks and popcorn also arc available during the show­ ings. Thornapple Players slated for ‘Fridays’ The Thomapple Players and Jeff Baker will perform at this week’s Fridays at the Fountain program. The Thomapple Players, a locally-based community theater group, will show off their performing talents with a wide variety of music, including some Broadway show tunes. Solos and duets will be featured, and a little bit of dancing from Terry Dennison will spice things up. Jeff Baker, the first recipient of the annu­ al Thomapple Players scholarship, will be making a special guest appearance Baker ia a 2003 Hastings High School graduate and will be attending Grand Valley State University in the fall to study musical the­ ater. In addition, there may be a few surprise performers. This is the first year for the Thomapple Players as an independent non-profit group. The concert will take place on the court­ house lawn from 11:30 am. fo 1 p.m. Friday, but in the event of rain will be moved to the Thomapple Arts Council building at 117 W. State St. Fridays at the Fountain is co-sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings. The final concert in the summertime series will be Matt Watroba, who is sched­ uled to perform Aug. 8. • Pennock Village celebration set Pennock Village of Hastings will cele­ brate its 10th anniversary by sponsoring a an evening of dinner and entertainment Aug. 6 at the Bay Pointe Restaurant, Gun Lake. A hospital spokesperson said the purpose of the event is to introduce those with an interest in living in the retirement village to those who already live there. Pennock Village, an independent living community’ for people ages 55 and cider, is located adjacent to Pennock Hospital. Pennock Village residents will be picked up by a bus at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30. Big band music provided by Phoenix will start ai 7:30. Reservations are required. Tickets may­ be purchased for $16.50 apiece by calling (269)672-5202. ‘Down to Earth’ auditions slated The Thomapple Players will have audi­ tions from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 11 and 12, to cast seven females and six males for the comedy presentation of “Down to Earth." The auditions will be held at the Jefferson Street Gallery, 205 S. Jefferson St., in Hastings. Any post-high school age adult is welcome to audition. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 2, 3 and 4. Mary Jo Gorsuch and Jane Grocndyk will direct. For more information, call Doug or Norma Jean Acker at (269) 945-2332. Delton parade, pie entries solicited Parade entries arc being sought for the 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, Founders Weekend parade in Delton. Walkers, floats, old cars, animals and people on bikes arc welcome to join the pro­ cession. The lineup begins at 12 p.m. at the Delton Kellogg Middle School (back) park­ ing lot. For more information about having a parade entry, call 623-6787. A pie baking contest also is part of the Founders Weekend festivities. People are jeing asked to bake their favorite fruit pie and take it to the Founders Weekend Booth for judging on Saturday, Aug. 9, before 2 p.m. Winners will be announced at that time. No cream pies are allowed. For more information about the pie con test, call 623-2565. Mystery writer to talk at library Doug Allyn, an Edgar Award winning mystery writer, will appear to speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 5) at the Hastings Ihiblic Library. The popular Michigan author will talk about writing as an art form and about the mystery genre. There will be time for questions and answers, followed by a reception where refreshments will be served. mon knowledge that recycled items could end up in the landfill.” Brown isn’t alone in his concerns. Others have questioned where the items go alter see­ ing television network video footage of pick­ up trucks disposing recycled items into the landfill. Kelly Davis, Waste Management district hauling Manager, however, asserts that the allegations of hauling recycled goods to land­ fills are “absolutely not true.” and that "no big company would ever do that.” Steve Essling, chairman for the Barry County Solid Waste Committee, also believes that these allegations arc “popular urban leg­ end! s)." With decreased market value and lingering doubts on the validity of recycle carriers, many question whether or not recycling is worth the effort. Lonnie Lee. section chief of storage tank and solid waste for the DEQ’s wane and hazardous materials division, said that reusing and recycling items are part of an effort to reduce dependence on landfills. He said that while landfill standards are high, because they are constructed by man they aren’t perfect, and there is always a risk of groundwater contamination. Lee added that the benefits of recycling include creating jobs and having an overall positive impact on the economy. Environmental groups such as the MEC. MUCC and MRP have joined alliances in an effort to “guide their mutual pursuit of an effective solution to the state’s growing solid waste problem." according to a recent press release. Mary Dechow, chairwoman of the Michigan Recycling Partnership, went so far as to say "Michigan's record on recycling is inexcusable," in a recent editorial in the Lansing State Journal. Ultimately, whether someone recycles or not is a personal decision that we are all faced with. Yet looking at the disposable society we live in. where one-time only goods dominate the market, sooner or later we may ask our­ selves whether or not there will be any conse­ quences for our actions. Will our successors, our grandchildren, look into their back yard full of trash and wonder why we never recy­ cled? (Stay tuned for the final edition of the recy­ cling series, where the future of recycling will be discussed.) SUPER, continued from page 1 who has taught in his or her minor field of study for 20 years and has picked up a lot valuable practical experience He said he’s had experience with budgets, particularly at Fulton Middleton, and he wrote grants for the Title I reading program at Ionia. He considers the lack of funding one of the biggest crises education in Michigan faces today. “Proposal A worked well for schools in good economic times, but if the state just doesn’t have the money, you’re not going to get it." As far as relationships with the board. Seguna's philosophy is that it’s OK to air dis­ agreements behind clos’d doors, but it’s important to work as a team in public. He said he doesn't believe in socializing with individ­ ual board members. Seguna said Hastings is the second super­ intendency he has applied for. The first was at Fulton Middleton. He said he’s interested in Hastings because of the size of the school dis­ trict and he likes the community. His wife is a teacher at Ionia and they have a son who recently graduated from college and an 8year-old daughter. William Skilling Dr. William Skilling has been executive director at ST Concepts, an education con­ sulting firm, in Byron Center, after serving as principal at Byron Center High School for 10 years. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, a master’s degree from Grand Valley State University and a spe­ cialist’s degree in educational leadership from Michigan Stale. Skilling said he is most proud of turning around a bad situation in Byron Center. Under his leadership as principal. Byron Center High School went from ‘The armpit of the dis­ trict” and "Barnyard Center" in 1992 to win­ ning the coveted "Blue Ribbon” award. He said the first tAing he had to do was restore safety at the school. Then he worked diligently with staff on student achievement improvement. Perhaps the most surprising was the effort that resulted in a regionally rec­ ognized fine arts and vocational-technical education program. Skilling said that as a member of the local Business Alliance, he helped the school dis­ trict work with area businesses in a school­ community partnership to raise the money needed to build the VanSingel Fine Arts Center. He also partnered with Grand Rapids Community College to enable students get college credits and worked with the Kent Tech Center for local vocational education. He proudly said he was an agent of positive change. Byron Center now is regarded as a haven for fine arts, but a little more than a decade ago it was considered a backwoods “hick" school. “When you bring about change, you have to identify the problem, create awareness and talk about the costs of not changing,” he said, a price that includes "kids who won’t be func­ tionally employable." Another change he spearheaded was in promoting the concept of outcomes-based education, which 10 years ago was a contro­ versial idea, focusing on three areas: Traditional, transitional and transformational. The last of the three, he said, was the most controversial, but he said its intent has been to create critical, analytical and reflective thinkers. In talking about marketing and public rela­ tions. he said it’s critical always to keep peo­ ple informed about what the school district is working on and accomplishing. Noting that 70 percent of the residents in the district do not have anyone currently attending school, he said, "Let’s bring the public back into pub­ lic education." Skilling had high praise for Hastings’ new community center being finished near the high school, a place for people of the com­ munity to become more familiar with their local school system. When asked about the toughest issue he’s had tackle, he acknowledged the very public and nationally told story of gay teacher GerryCrane. who resigned in the summer of 1996 and about six months later died of a heart problem after a firestorm of controversy. “1 thought all six candidates were being interviewed," he said in reference to the July 24 Banner story that focused mainly on him and how he handled the issue of seven years ago. "Through difficult situations you learn about yourself." he said. “It’s a challenge to keep the community, the schools and the staff together. You have to support someone in this situation al times and yet hold them account­ able.” He added that he received a death threat and had to deal with special interest groups outside the school district during the contro­ versy. Yet that year he was nominated by the student council for Principal of the Year. “I look back with no regrets, but I can say 1 wish I did things a little differently," he said. The Grand Rapids Press on Aug. 10. 1996, reported on a memo he sent to Crane, obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, threatened him with dismissal if he pro­ moted or advocated tolerance of homosexuals in the presence of his students. He also pro­ hibited Crane from discussing homosexuality with students. However, Skilling spent the vast majority of his interview discussing vision, being an educational innovator and getting positive things done for the school district. He said he sees himself as somewhat of a visionary. "1 see an obstacle as an opportunity.” he said. "1 don't just see things as they are. but they way they ought to be.” • He said it wasn’t easy, but ultimately it was satisfying to involved the community and businesses such as the Gainey Corporation in the drive to build a fine arts facility. "People’s giving is based on trust, not on causes,” he commented. When asked how he handled rules or regu­ lations he didn't agree with, he told the story of when the U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 to disallow prayer at graduation ceremonies. Noting that the ruling did not forbid studentled prayer, he allowed students to vole on whether they wanted to do that instead of defying the court ruling. He said he also prides himself on working with others to solve problems and promote enhancement of essential knowledge and skills. He said he is solid as goal setting and long range planning, vision, integrity, build­ ing relationships and most important, being an educational leader. About leadership, he said, "It’s not know­ ing how to do something, but knowing what to do." Skilling said that as a principal he involved himself closely with students to raise academ­ ic standards by "providing for greater oppor­ tunity and providing for the means for kids to meet these standards.” He said he hired 45 teachers in his 10 years as a principal and has a lot of experience in dealing with young instructors. Skilling admitted that when he personally began his teaching career he was too dictato­ rial in his style. He since has come to believe that the most important component in the process is building positive relationships with students. “It's not because I said it. I've taught it." he said. "It’s ’you haven’t taught it until they’ve learned it’... the student is the most important client group in education." "No Child Left Behind" also is regarded by Skilling as a critically important piece of leg­ islation. but he said because it’s not known what the slates will do as a result, it’s impor­ tant to form partnerships with the community and local businesses. He said he thinks it’s important for every school district to "Never be satisfied with what you have, always work to improve on it." About holding schools accountable, he said. “There is no excuse going into a MEAP test not knowing how our kids are going to do. With today’s technology we can truly individualize education.” When asked about the big three — aca­ demics. fine arts and athletics — he said all are important for different reasons. Athletics are important in teaching kids to work togeth­ er toward reaching a common goal. When asked about his personal traits, he acknowledged he is a recovering workaholic, not keenly aware of the need to be with fami­ ly and relax occasionally. “I realized that everything I ever did was about school." he said. "But then I realized that it’s not ail about bricks and mortar, it's about people. 1 started to work with kids and teachers as people and personal conversa­ tions. I wanted the teachers to get to know who 1 am.” When asked about his abilities in staff eval­ uation. he said. "Everything starts with hiring good teachers. We have to identify just what we’re looking for. When we hire a teacher, we’re making a million dollar investment." He added that he averaged between four and seven and a half hours per teacher observ­ ing in the classroom before making evalua­ tions. Skilling called himself a "macro" leader in which he allows people to do their jobs, but he holds them accountable for desired results. When asked why he wants to come to Hastings, he replied. "I believe strongly in family. I see this community as supporting family and traditional values... I like a rural community. 1 know a lot about antique trac­ tors and 1 have a small farm. “1 think you have a great school district. The retiring superintendent has done a great job and the new superintendent has to take it to the next level. The foundation here has been laid very well." He said he would commit to between 16 and 20 years in the district. Chris Cooley Cooley is a Hastings High School graduate. He has a bachelor’s degree and teaching degree from Central Michigan University. He taught in the Wyoming Public Schools for eight years. He received his master’s degree from Grand Valley State University. He has spent two years as the assistant principal at the middle school, two as the principal and two in his current position as director of educational services for the Hastings district. He is about halfway through work on his doctorate. When asked about accomplishments of whichhe is most proud, Cooley noted finish­ ing his masters degree work while his family was very young. In additon, he cited his administrative work to improve professional development and teacher certification alignment. He was able to reassign teachers at the middle school without this becoming a volatile issue. Cooley has been a member of Rotary, he serves on the board of directors for Leadership Barry County and on the steering committee for Vision 20/20. “This is important because we are looking together from our perspectives of education, business, the arts at where we as a communi­ ty want to be in the future. Cooley worked on the middle school’s part­ nership with the city to make sure that the community service opportunities offered were appropriate for young adolescents. "It teaches volunteerism and is fun for our stu­ dents,” he said. About communication, Cooley said, “I would listen first and try to understand con­ cerns of staff and others. I would ask ques­ tions. Listening is the key to communication. 1 would be approachable and try to b’.'ild rap­ port and mutual trust. I have integrity and would give value to the other person's views. On marketing the schools. Cooley said, "It is important to gel the story out about what we do well. Concentrate on success. I would work with service organizations. 1 donT think we should worry about ‘blowing our own hom.’ The entire community should celebrate success. "Word of mouth is the best way to commu­ nicate. We should also put parents and stu­ dents in the forefront. We need to find ways to grow the district." When asked about tough decisions, Cooley focused his answer on the effort that changed the teams at the middle school to align staff certification with the requirements of the "No Child Left Behind" Act. The middle school was cruising along, teachers and students were doing well but some teachers were teaching in areas they were not certified in. "I decided that this was not a time for par­ ticipatory management. I believed that it could pit teachers against each other. I assigned the teams believing that if anyone had to take the bullet it was me." When asked what his bes: attributes were, Cooley replied, knowledge, interpersonal skills and the ability to share his vision with the entire community. "Knowledge is impor­ tant to keep apace of trends," he said. “A superintendent needs to constantly read, stay on top of changes. A superintendent needs foresight, work on planning, partnerships, talk with businesses and the community. Cooley, in speaking about dealing with dis­ agreements over policy, said, "I think that allowing some high school students to opt out of taking the MEAP tests was foolish. Now students know that taking the test can cam them scholarship funds." To improve student achievement, Cooley said. "I would focus on student success. It is important to do what is best for kids. The ’No Child Left Behind’ legislation will force us to be research based. We need to look at teach­ ing to both sides of the brain, content and con­ text. "Achievement is the result of a good cur­ riculum. understanding that it is a li ing doc­ ument not a hodge-podge of good intentions. We need to look at all the data and not hit the panic button until we do the anlysis. The goals of NCLB are lofty, but questions are how arc we going to get there and how long will it take? 1 also see a need for continued professional development.” Cooley said academics athleticss, arts and co-curricular activities are very important for a well rounded education. Research has shown that athletes actually do better in class when they are on the team. “It is important to offer the best that we can." he said. ‘This includes advanced place- See SUPER, page 3 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 31.2003 - Page 3 SUPER, continued from page 2 ment classes, musicals and vocational activi­ ties." When a«ked how he Involved others to solve a problem, Cooley said the middle school award ceremonies previously included different awards from different teams. This .‘lused some problems and lots of parent phone calls. “I met with the teachers and asked them to consider ways to make the eighth grade award cere money more consistent They developed a plan that stresses more of the academic achievement of students and is consistent. The awards are not team based. “Set both long term and short term goals," Cooley said. “Short term goals should be attainable and flexible especially when budg­ et concerns are often not under the control of the district. We need to think outside the box and retool goals when necessary." Cooley said his most imaginative or inno­ vative accomplishment was freeing middle school teachers to observe other teachers in other disciplines during the school day. This way teachers may learn techniques that may help them work better with their own stu­ dents. Cooley said he has been very involved with students, “When I was teaching broadcasting 1 would work with one very committed student two days a week during the summer. He is now graduating from college and already has been successful. He recently wrote, thanking me for those summer days. There have been others, but this is the one that strikes me now. Candidates were asked about the budget process. Cooley said, “As a superintendent I would help set priorities. We would try to answer the question, ‘What do we need more?’ would involve the principals and department heads. I would be in on the process. It is the job of the leader to ask for explanations and be sure that there are enough voices in the process." When asked what is the most critical issue lacing the schools, Cooley said, "The state budget continues to impact schools. Even if the economy improves, schools might not be the first recipients of additional revenue. It will be important to work together. For exam­ ple. there was real thought and caring in our recent budget crisis. The board and the mem­ bers of the Hastings Educaiton Association worked to save teaming and the block sched­ ule. “I don't and no one has a crystal ball about when state funding will improve. We have to take it one day at a time. About fund-raising. Cooley said. "I have worked on bond issues and was on the com­ mittee w hich raised funds for the community center. I have some experience in grant seek­ ing as well." When asked how to make staff members feel valued. Cooley said. “Be approachable. Even with teachers who think 1 am wrong about certain issues. 1 jot noes and respond to teachers and let them know how I appreciate them and their work." About evaluating staff and teachers. Cooley said. "It is a process. It starts by delin­ eating goals, telling people what you expect and then seting dates to check on process. Written records are important, as well as time­ ly feedback. “My staff would say 1 am a competent, compassionate leader. They would like to see me work on spending more time in the class­ room than I do now. They don't want me to lose touch what teachers are doing day to day. In working with the Board of Education Cooley said. “ 1 would create mutual trust. Make sure that we kno that there is no other agenda than what is best for kids. I would keep the lines of communication open." What are the three biggest problems facing Hasings schools was a question asked of Cooley by an audience member. He replied, "Money, Money Money! We need to restore programs like counseling and alternative edu­ cation. We need to find a way to increase sup­ port staff. This district needs a spike in enroll­ ment. It is vitally important to align ourselves with state and national requirements. I am saying we should teach to the test but in such a way that we can give students the tools to achieve within the framework of the curricu­ lum. Another audience question asked of Cooley was what was the most important job of a superintendent. Cooley answered, “He should support his people so they can be successful. If they are successful, this will translate into student suc­ cess." Cooley asked the board for its ideas on the qualities of a leader. Answers included integrity, honesty, ability to set goals, involvement with students, fiscal responsibility and an understanding that ’ the buck stops here" and that the superintendent has a responsibility to students, schools and community. In the closing statements Cooley told the board. "I am uniquely qualified for this job. I have a committment to this community, have leadership abilities and have learned from a great superintendent. I am prepared for this and my commitment is to insure Hastings stu­ dents have the best educational experience." William DeFrance DeFrance has had a varied background. He attended Mt. Union College in Ohio, graduat­ ed from Youngstown State University and earned a master’s of economics degree. He was a Brookings Institute fellow in 1987 with Tom Sashillc and wrote a bill to save the Farm Credit System. He worked for Ameritech, Ohio BelVMichiganBell for 24 years. He has started and run small businesses. He has taught economics at the college level al Baldwin Wallace in Ohio. CMU and Wayne State, as well the community college level. / In his current position wth the Flint Public Schools as chief operating officer for the Flint Community Schools, he coordinates labor relations, oversees finances, custodial, food, marketing and is the district's spokesperson to the media. DeFrance said. "I started businesses from scratch and had lots of fun." When necessary I have been able to let people go with dignity and grace. He said. Gallery honors late photographer A memorial service was held last Saturday for photographer Chris Christensen at the Jefferson Street Gallery. Friends and family shared memories of his life and of his spiritual perspectives. Christensen’s three daughters (from left) Cathy Shellenbarger. Lisa Leep and Beth Hull and two of his grandchildren, Martin and Jessica Shellenbarger. visited after the service. when Flint schools recently took over trans­ portation again after almost 10 years. A com­ mittee of bus drivers, union representatives, and management personnel worked on the old routes, took a computer orientation class and worked together. In talking about setting goals. DeFrance said, “The district should have 5-20 guiding principle. Look al how budget affects what can be achieved. It really is a partnership between schools and communities." His said his most innovative idea was cre­ ating a "Base Camp" facility at the skills cen­ ter that will help support this vocational high school. The new facility raised $90,000 this year and provided team building opportuni­ ties to coaches, teachers and local businesses. Talking about dealing with students, DeFrance said, “ 1 mostly interact with stu­ dents al the student senate level. I try to resolve parent problems and teacher problems and ‘keep noise away from the classroom’ so effective leaching and learning can go on." In talking about budgeting, DeFrance, “I would set goals to increase the fund balance. Look at programs based on their outcomes. There is a delicate balance between the dol­ lars spent on instruction and on staff support. It is important that everyone work together." DeFrance said the state budget is the most critical issue. “I do not see an increase in funding from the state. Schools will have to be more cre­ ative and look for non-traditional funding sources. Schools also have to find ways to increase enrollment." DeFrance said he acts as a mentor and coach for teachers and believes effective eval­ uation is ongoing. It doesn't rely on forms. About his relationship with staff, he said, “I heard some of the staff call me ‘Braveheart’ the other day. I think they would say I am sup­ portive, aggressive and respectful. When asked about relationships with the board, DeFrance said, “I would work with board members. I am interested in giving back to the community." DeFrance in turn asked the board what the most important goals of the schools were. The answers he received included keeping chil­ dren from failing, challenge and motivate stu­ dents. communicate the opportunites educa­ tion offers, make sure students leave school as well rounded people with an appreciation of diversity, an understanding that "character counts" and educate every child and prepare them for the future. He also asked the board why they decided to interview him. The answer to this is they were very interested in his business back­ ground. marketing expertise and that he might be able to make Hastings a "premeire" dis­ trict. DeFrance told the board, 1 will be a super­ intendent I only applied to those areer where I thought I could make a difference and where my wife and I would enjoy living. I like my current position, but I chose to go into educa­ tion because I know I can make a contribu­ tion. If you hire me you will get leadership. I will stand up for kids, defend the district and I will be collegial." County Plan Commission discusses Community VIS by Ruth Zachary A comer of the gallery was arranged as a tribute to the influences in Chris Christensen’s life. There many books, an arrangement of dried branches, an unlit candle and an empty chair. At the close of the service, one of his granddaughters. Julia Leep. read “Wildflowers in the Wind" and dried floral arrangements were placed on the empty chair. "1 am most proud that J am responsible for 1,000 to 1,100 people whom I did not hire who have been productive and 1 have been able to make improvements." DeFrance has been a long time Rotary Club member, he has been a coach and was the co­ chair of a successful bond issue campaign in Grosse Pointe. He is treasurer of a neighbor­ hood symphony and active in his church. The partnerships he mentioned included a recent effort to bring a program for job corps stu­ dents into the district, working to bring additonal dollars for early childhood education. He is also working with churches for neigh­ borhood watch and after school programs. He said he would demonstrate communica­ tion skills by finding “a way to communicate to all stakeholders. I would find out the best ways whether written, e-mail. It is important that message be consistent. I find it is better to talk to students face to face. “I have communicated to building princi­ pals two to three times a week on what I see, both good and bad." DeFrance stressed that most of the time public schools don't talk about what they offer, including clubs, sports, fine arts and other programs. He would work with realtors, papers and share bad news, good news and great news about the schools. He has used personal contact by counselors to work with families affected by the consolidation and closing of some of the Flint schools. This has been very effective. He would build on Hastings already great reputation. When discussing tough issues he’s tackled, DeFrance mentioned a "back to school rally” which the Flint school board president wants to hold before school starts this year. However, because of contract problems, the principals and teachers are not behind this effort. • He said he has told them, "We are going to hold this rally and you can be there or not. Remember, this is for the kids." DeFrance talked about the need to accept and capitalize on the strenghths of others, support well thought out ideas. He recently supported a truancy sweep organized by another administrator. DeFrance was uncer­ tain about the success of the effort but sup­ ported a well thought out and well organized plan. In talking about ways to improve on bad rules or policies, DeFrance used what he called the "goofiest" policy in Flint, which suspended students who skipped classes. “Students should be in class, we shouldn't give them an out," he said. He is working on ways to correct this and the policy is being changed. DeFrance said it was important to have another test besides the MEAP to measure achievement more accurately. He said schools should align the curriculum and benchmark student achievement. He added that the "No Child Left Behind” legislation leaves behind lou of practical questions He said athletics, academic, fine arts and co-curricular activities arc essential and help prepare students for the real world. When asked about including others in deci­ sion making, he said, “I got out of the way" Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Commissioners tabled consideration of implementing a Community VIS program July 22 in order to get more information, so the Planning aixi Zoning Commission is han­ dling the issue. Community VIS is a highly technical com­ puter program that offers decision support tools, expertise and training to local govern­ ments, and could be useful in updating the master land use plan in Barry County. Meridian Township, near Lansing and East Lansing, offered a more urban community location for developing the pilot program. Mike Thomas helped develop use of the pro­ gram and has been working with the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service to try a rural pilot plan here at a reduced cost. The local cost is expected to be around $50,000 and that is the MSU subsidized price. It is already costing the university a lot, McManus said. MSU would like to work with Barry County as a pilot because a lot of resource information has already been com­ piled here, but there are financial limits for them as well as for the county. He said Barry County has a reputation nationally as being ahead of the curve on many fronts. The program was reviewed by several county and township officials last year and in the spring of this year. It was hoped then that the program could help in the master plan­ ning process, but it was determined develop­ ment of the VIS program here, from 12 months to two years would take loo long to be of use in drafting the master plan, except perhaps for the last stages. The program received a lot of interest. About ten townships of 21 districts agreed to help support the cost by contributing $2,000 each and the rest would be paid by the coun­ ty over three years. McManus explained to Planning Commissioners on July 28. Barry County already has a GIS system. A proposal to take money out of the Land Use fund was not allowed, which would reallo­ cate money for an already designated pur­ pose. When the master plan budget is final­ ized. and the amount set. the commission might make the decision to allocate some funding. If a decision about master plan costs ire made, the cotmnission could make a decision about the kind of rtipnort it would like to make regarding the Community VIS pro­ gram. and make a statement to the board to that effect. It was not certain which county depart­ ment would use the system or house it. Cooperative Extension might be a logical place. Staffing the program use would be needed, and how to pay another salary was another unknown factor. McManus said he could not handle it. and the mapping department could­ n't either. If extra money is available. McManus said a full time zoning enforcement person was needed. McManus felt the program would be moreuseful to economic development than for planning and zoning, though it would have uses for planning, where large project site plans were involved. Economic development would like to have the program. At the last meeting of the Finance Committee, the opinion was not io fund it. McManus said lie had worked on the issue long enough, and needed to focus on other duties. The commission discussed the coming task of creating a new master plan for the county. The process is being described in detail by the consultant. McManus said. He said he thought the budget would be reason­ able and contracts are being worked on. There are several thrusts of information gathering in the county already, giving the process a head start using those resources. The planners can draw on Four Township information. Vision 20/20, Economic Development, Hazard Mitigation, and more. Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie, who also serves on the County Board, said he would like a larger budget for the Planning Commission to do more things than can be done now with the present budget He said he would "prefer to see us improve services." The Barry County Planning Commission on July 28 picked officers to serve for the coming year. Current Planning Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan will continue as chair, Jan McKeough was elected as vice chair and Jim Alden will continue as secretary. Alden explained his procedure for taking the minutes as secretary. The planning office employees, including Jim McManus alter­ nate take notes and transcribe them Alden compares them with his own notes and con­ fer s with McManus over points in question ami a final draft is presented to the cocrmission for approval. Alden pointed out he would w illingly pass those duties to anyone else who wanted them. He also said someone else could serve on the Solid Waste Committee. He said he already had extra duties on the Planning Commission as representative on the Solid Waste Committee, and asked about compen­ sation for commission and committee mem­ bers for time served. Alden pointed out the chairman also had to serve as representative on the Parks and Recreation Committee. He said since it is a required position for some member, he thought compensation should be provided whether it be from the committee's budget, or the commission's. Alden said the Road Commission paid a half time per diem rate to the Solid Waste repre­ sentative on that panel. McManus said if it comes out of the plan­ ning budget, be would have to plan for that Per diems are being reviewed by County Development, he said. The County Board of Commissioners would have to make the decision. He said he would raise the issue. �Page 4 - Thursday July 31, 2003 - The Hastings Banner Homeless man got shelter, meal Some traffic directors are vigilantes To the editor: To the editor: I would like to say a few short words about Elden Shellenbarger*s letter last week in the Banner, complaining about the homeless man who was arrested at the cemetery. If that man was put in jail, he received food and shelter, didn’t he? Bill Mullins. Hastings Don’t forget there are 5 branches of military service To the editor: In these troubled times we hear a great deal of talk and read a great deal of copy about America s armed forces. Somehow, our second oldest military arm (oldest seagoing service), the U.S. Coast Guard, is generally missed or ignored when these stories are toki or written. Yet this serv­ ice is responsible for protecting our harbors, coastal and inland waterways, as well as pro­ viding numerous unheralded services on the high seas and abroad. The Coast Guard, until very recently, often operated (very efficiently) with hand-me­ down equipment, vessels and aircraft wrungoui by years of use by the other services and other government agencies. These days (most of) the CGs ships, patrol boats and vessels, and aircraft are of a more modem and use­ specific design, but many of the outfit's active-duty seagoing (and other big-water) ships date back to construction programs from the 1930s and ’40s. Top manpower strength of the service has seldom exceeded 40,000 officers and enlisted personnel, except through the years 1941-45. Then the Guard manned its own ships and planes in addition to numerous destroyer escorts, patrol frigates, attack transports, mine sweepers and a host of other auxiliary ships, in addition to beach patrol stations and port security responsibilities. Authorized by one of the first few acts of the first U.S. Congress and signed into being by the father of our country, the CG was bom as the U. S. Revenue Cutter Service on Aug. 4. 1790. The U.S. Lighthouse Service formed a year earlier, and the U.S. Lifeboat Service later merged with the USRCs to become the United Stales Coast Guard. For the better part of two centuries the organization operated under the U.S. Treasury Department, moving to the U.S. Transportation Department late in the 20th century. It became an arm of the Department of Homeland Security following the attacks of Sept. 11. 2001. In time of war the Coast Guard becomes an operating arm of the U.S. Navy by act of Congress. The USCG has played a prominent role in every American conflict except the purely naval war against Tripoli, beginning with the “QuasiWar” against France at sea. 1798-99. Of 22 vessels captured at sea in the war with France, Revenue Cutters assisted in two fights, conquered alone in 18 more. A Revenue Cutter won America's first victory afloat in the War of 1812. The Revenue Cutter Service (almost) alone successfully suppressed highly organized and well-armed pirates plaguing the Gulf and Atlantic coasts in the early years of the 19th century. The service's cutters played promi­ nent parts in the Seminole, Mexican, and American Civil wars. The only American fatality in Commodore Dewey's destruction of the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay in 1898 was a Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer serv­ ing in cutter Hudson. Coast Guard cutters escorted convoys and fought submarines in both World War I and World War II, and guardsmen served with merit and distinction in both conflicts all over the world. Cutter Tampa was torpedoed and lost with all hands just over a month before World War I ended. Her 115 officers and men were the biggest single American loss in com­ bat at sea during the war. Cutter Escanaba suffered the same fate (two men survived) when torpedoed on con­ voy duty in the months just prior to World War II. A memorial to her crew is newly ded­ icated in Grand Haven at CG Park. Several cutters attacked and sank German sub­ marines. Cutter Campbell was still carrying tons of concrete in her bows from “emer­ gency” repairs lo keep her available for con­ voy duty 15 years after the war. She sank her quarry with gunfire, depth charges, and the old-fashioned way — ramming. (I asked to serve in her several times, but ended serving in ice-breaker Westwind, instead.) One Chief Petty Officer I served with in Alaskan waters (in cutler Clover) was torpe­ doed and his patrol frigate sunk by Japanese torpedoes in the Pacific, 1944. After 30 days survivors’ leave, he reported aboard a destroyer escort, and less than a year laier was sunk by kamikazes off Okinawa. Coast Guardsmen enjoy a reputation as the world's best small boat handlers. The reputa­ tion was first earned by members of the Lifeboat Service, and given a substantial boost by guardsmen operating landing craft during invasions across the Pacific, in the Mediterranean (North Africa. Sicily, Anzio. Southern France) and Normandy, June 1944. The Coast Guard suffered a higher ratio of casualties to men serving than any other branch of the U.S. armed forces in World War 11. Many 'Coasties' served with the Riverine force and performed other coastal security jobs in the Vietnam conflict (thankless work), and many more are providing similar services in the Persian Gulf as I write. Often derided as “Hooligan's Navy” or “fresh-water sailors.” the Coast Guard is, and does so much more for America. The CO of my first ship (cutter Westwind), Captain Peter J. Smenton, served with most of Admiral Byrd's expeditions to the north and south polar regions as a young officer. By 1956 he'd accumulated more Arctic at J Antarctic sea duty time than any other officer in the Coast Guard or Navy. So the next time you say a prayer for our servicemen a'ld women, remember there are five American armed services; Army, Coast Guard, Navy , Marines. Air Force (in order of founding). A proud veteran of a fine, old, sea-going outfit (they made a sailor out of moi). Larry Hamp. Hastings Where do a select few people gel the audacity to make their own laws, completely oblivious to the fact that they are taking oth­ ers' lives into their own hands? I am referring to an incident 1 experienced Sunday morning. July 20, on M-43 and Schultz Road about 1/8 mile north of my driveway on M-43,1 approached a man in the road with his hand raised to stop traffic (much as a policeman would do.) His motorcycle sat crossways in the road. J stopped, but was very aware that being stopped just over the crest of a hill on a state highway, was not a good place to be. I could only imagine how startling it would be for someone coming over that hill to find not only my car blocking the road but a short distance ahead, 50 to 60 motorcycles pulling out onto M-43 from Schultz Road, completely ignoring the stop sign! I chose to go around the cyclist who had stopped me and in so doing found myself amid the motor­ cycles. The fact that I did not heed their ' traff ic director" and dutifully remain stopped, wait­ ing for the whole "parade" to finish their ille­ gal turn (risking a 55 mph rear-end collision), did not make anyone in the group very happy with me. Their intimidation techniques were a bit daunting, but luckily they were out of sight quickly. I thought I bad seen the last of them but as I approached the intersection of M-179 and M-43 I came upon them again. This time they were stopping traffic in both directions and again ignoring traffic laws. When I was "allowed" to proceed, I drove on to the State Police Post in Hastings and reported what was happening. 1 understood that they would send someone to deal with the problem. However, when I later checked to see what had come of my complaint I was told that they had been very busy and that the cars assigned to that area were both occupied with other duties. I air sure that for the rest of Library should abandon Mill St. idea To the editor: The library is one of the best services avail­ able to the public here or anywhere else. It is a very important gateway to information of every imaginable kind, even that from the Internet and the www. The library will be very important for a long time to come. This library is supported by taxes from the City of Hastings and Rutland and Hastings townships. It does not need public support from a lax levy to operate. Does the library need the good will of the public al all? Thai may become an important question if the Library Board goes after a levy to build a new “ It is sad losing of Mill Street to build a library is still an option being consid­ ered by the Library Board. Legal or not, according to some judge, the closing of Mill Street is a bad idea. That closing will incon­ venience a lot of people every day. It will upset a lot of people trying lo get to the post office, businesses and other places. That clos­ ing will make a lot of people angry al the Library Board. The Library Board would be smart to for­ get closing a street, and choose a place with­ in the other options available that don't have that requirement. George C. Williston, Hastings U.S. Senate The । tastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few cot editions that must be met before they will be publisher. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is ttie writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • Ail letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. CongresF Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Gra.holm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006. Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. the cyclists' trip each intersection, stop sign, and light was met with die same disregard for law and safety. My point in writing this letter is to remind those of us who try to be law-abiding citizens that we need to be ever aware that there is a small but determined sector of our citizenry who brazenly disregard our laws and the safe­ ly of others. Juanita DeBolt, Haxtingi Crooked Lake issue deserved coverage To the editor: In the July 24 Hastings Banner, there was a very fine piece of journalism. Ruth Zachary wrote an extensive article about the concerns of citizens about the impacts of a large farm operation in Prairieville Township near Crooked Lake. It's clear that Ms. Zachary spent a lot of time and care talking to the citizens, the own­ ers and operators of the farm, regulatory, advisory, educational and research personnel. And Fm pleased that the Banner chose to run such a long story. It's easy to simplify complicated stories by only dealing with the fears and not trying to find all the facts, reporting rumors without the research. We all have an impact on the environment and community in which we live. The more people in the area the larger the impact. Farms and especially livestock operations are the same. They all have an impact and the larger the operation and die larger the number of animals, the greater the impact. Ideally, there won’t be any negative impacts. But that is the ideal. It takes a lot of effort to manage a large livestock operation. Responsible farmers and the consultants and regulatory agencies that serve them and the public have to work to minimize any negative results. The mission of th.- Four Townships Water Resources Council is ’ o assist in the develop­ ment and implementation of land use strate­ gies that retain the rural environment current­ ly enjoyed by township residents, protecting lakes, streams, drinking water, agriculture and open space. The four townships are Barry and Prairieville in Barry County and Richland and Ross in Kalamazoo County. The council works primarily through research, education and communication. I think the concerns about the impact of a large livestock farm in the Crooked Lake sub­ watershed are reasonable and I am pleased that the Banner is airing this story. I think it is worth noting that these concerns are shared by the farmers themselves and the regulatory agencies responsible for protecting our envi­ ronment. 1 personally feel that open discus­ sion and public decisions are necessary when the larger community and our shared natural resources are.involved. I think it’s also worth noting that there is a bit of a disconnect in the general public between that image of the family farmer as Old MacDonald with a moo moo here and an oink oink there and the demands placed on the modem family fanner striving to succeed. There is often an economic choice between getting bigger and getting out. It is not immoral to ay and make a decent living by expanding. It does, howeve, create a need for better management to prevent unwanted consequences. One general area for correction of Ms. Zachary's otherwise fine article: The entire Crooked Lake chain is within Barry and Prairieville townships, both of which are served by the Four Township Water Resource Council. The two Crooked Lake Access Parks are operated by the Prairieville Township Park Commission. Orangeville Township is not directly involved with this story. Dr. Kenneth M. Komheiser. President, Four Township Water Resources Council, PlainweU The Haitifa Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 puuahtdb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jecobe PrMOeffl Vc.Pn.OM Steven Jacoba Secrwtary/Treasufwr • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edta) Elaine Gilbert (Assstanr Editor) Helen Mudry Sandra Ponseno Patricia Johns Susan Tamers Brett Bremer Cathy Rueter Ruth Zachary Erika Simpson ■ ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • cm«m «e kcvmc momw rnsn “If there were special requirements. I think they should start after 80.1 truly believe that no one wants to continue driving if they arc no longer able and they should be able to make that decision.' “1 hope that people gel off the road when they real­ ize thev can no longer drive safely.” “No, 1 don’t think spe­ cial requirements are need­ ed. The older person and his or her doctor should make decisions based on the health of the driver.” “Age isn’t the factor that should trigger special requirements. I support good testing for all age lev­ els.” “People with medical conditions of any age might be required to meet certain requirements. Doctors should work with their patients to make sure they are still safe drivers." “The physical and men­ tal ability of the youth arc thoroughly tested before they can be behind the wheel alone. It only makes sense to likewise test the elderly, whose ability to drive continually dimin- 800 im to 5 30 pjn.. Saturdays 830 ajn. to Noon ScottOmmen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Raise: $25 per year in B®ry County $27 per year in atjonng countes $29 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Bos B Hasfcngs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 31,2003 — Page 5 jBIEGEK HUI GEEftQty! AT LAW Frequently asked questions about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Robert Longstreet is a partner with the law firm of Siegel, Hudson, Gee A Longstreet, LLP, Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term care planning, elder law. nursing home rights, business transactions, real estate and gener­ al civWcriminal law. In a multiple part series, Mr. Longstreet will discuss the most common questions he encounters regarding nursing home costs and the Medicaid program. He can be reached at 269-945-3495 or rlongstreet© siegelhudson.com. Most families are amazed and frightened to learn that the average cost of a nursing home in the State of Michigan is $5,043 per month. Because of the escalating costs of tong term care and the stress most families feel when dealing with a loved-one entering a nursing home, it is no surprise that mis­ conceptions about the Medicaid program abound in an already confusing situation. Frequently Asked Question: I thought I already qualified for Medicaid because I have a Medicare card? Although similar in name. Medicare and Medicaid are two very different programs. Medicare is a federal program that requires you to be at least 65 years old and a U.S. cit­ izen. There is no financial needs test to qual­ ify. Medicare Part A pays for hospital care and Med'care Part B helps pay doctor bills. Medicare is NOT designed to pay for a long term stay in a skilled nursing facility, although under certain circumstances (i.e. rehabilitation) Medicare may pay for up to 100 days of skilled nursing care. Medicaid is a program run by the State of Michigan and administered by the various offices of the Family Independence Agency (located in Hastings for Barry County). Michigan Medicaid rules are different in many respects to the rules of ocher states. Medicaid eligibility is based in significant part on financial need. You must be both income and asset eligible to qualify for Medicaid. Once eligible, not only will Medicaid pay for almost all of your uncov­ ered medical bills, but, more importantly, it will fund your long-term care costs in eligi­ ble nursing homes for an unlimited period of time. This article and ocher information may be viewed at www.siegelhudson.com. ‘Spend Down Policy’ doesn’t help elderly To the editor: After being turned down from getting help from the Family Independence Agency of Barry Country foi help vith my medicine. I have determined that in order to get the help, I need to do the following: • Become k«bian prostitute with two kids. • Have an abortion once or twice a year. • Be an ex-dope addict and drunk. • Paint myself a different color than white so I can get an education, and then live around the Detroit area. Would that get me what I need? I received a raise in my social security of $12 from the FIA, then I was told I was mak­ ing too much money for them to continue to pay Medicaid, but they would make Medicare payments. Have they got a -crew loose up there? They support v.omen who have one or two kids by different men, then pay for abortions when they don’t want any more children. They help support gambling houses, pay for rehabilita­ tion for dope addicts and drunks, then support gay rights and colleges who think race is more important than having brains. As I am none of the above, just an older person who has worked most of my life and paid taxes to the government, I think I deserve some help because of that. But it doesn’t matter, I guess. Forget it. We just don't count. We are just pushed out of sight. One of these days, these people will be old, like me. So their "Spend Down Policy” really does help people who are not on security, just the ones who qualify for other reasons. But we do count and do need help. As far as I am concerned, this so-called Spend Down Policy does no good for us older people. So why not just shoot us and get it over with quick, instead of letting us slowly die becruse we can't afford our medicine. That way we will be out of the way. So the FIA can take its policy and shove it. I don't care where it ends up. What is a Spend Down Policy any way? I just get the run around and no straight answers. Nancy L. Bird. Hastings County prosecutor tells lawmakers of frustration in health care cases J-Ad Graphics News Service It’s not a crime for licensed Itealih care pro­ fessionals to practice their professions while legally drunk. Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill hopes state govern­ ment leaders will change that, and he recent­ ly went to Lansing to speak before the Stale House Committee on Health Policy in support of House Bills 4655 and 4656. which are related to the accountability of health care professionals. Law enforcement officials should not be handcuffed when it comes to protecting the public from such health care professionals. McNeill toid committee members. His interest has been fueled by two inci­ dents last year. One is a Dec. 5, 2002, incident in Hastings when dentist Christopher Tomczyk was prac­ ticing on patients while having an alleged blood alcohol level of 0.26, which is two and one-half times the current legal limit for drunk driving. McNeill also is frustrated that no open for­ mal complaints or disciplinary action has been taken by a state agency against a Kent County physician who allegedly dispensed methadone that ultimately resulted in the death of 14-year-old Chad Garrett of Wayland. His death occurred in Barry County. McNeill spoke to the House committee at the request of State Rep. Gary Newell, spon­ sor of the proposed legislation. "Both bills appear to have broad bi-partisan support,” McNeill said in a press release. House Bill 4656, as proposed, would make it a crime for any licensed health care profes­ sional to engage in the practice of their pro­ fession with a bodily alcohol content of 0.08 or above. The sanction proposed would make this offense a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a fine of not more than $1,000. Bill 4655 allows for the investigation of health care professionals relating to alleged violations, such as unprofessional conduct or unethical business practice. The proposed legislation would provide for the ability to investigate allegations, bold hearings, admin­ ister oaths and take testimony and impose sanctions on the license of a health care pro­ fessional. including probation, restitution, reprimand and fines. The bill also would allow for the denial or limitation of a license io a heal th care professional seeking licensure in Michigan. McNeill said his appearance before a gov­ ernment committee was his first and his motive was not political. He related the frus­ trations of his office and local law enforce­ ment. specifically, Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver, Deputy Chief Michael Leedy and Officer Amy Selles in trying to take immediate and appropriate action to protect the community. Ten patients had been treated by the Hastings dentist on the day he was allegedly intoxicated, McNeill said, noting that one had the wrong side of her mouth packed, a tem­ porary crown pulled off with a pair of pliers. The crown dropped down the patient ’s throat. Another patient ended up fleeing the dental office and notified law enforcement After researching state law, case law and other resources, it was discovered that no crime had been committed. "The initial investigation by the Hastings City Police established the health care profes­ sional had shown no malice or intent toward any of his patients,” McNeill said. "This lack of intent, coupled with the fact that the patients had consented to the work being per­ formed upon them, demonstrated possible negligence, but nothing criminal. When local authorities realized CIS (Michigan Consumer Industry Services) had no intention of taking any immediate action against the license to protect the community, criminal charges... became the only tool available to prohibit this health care professional from once again practicing upon patients while drunk.” McNeill said. “Six days later, charges were authorized and bond conditions sought against this health care professional for assault and battery. Followup by officer Selles showed the patient who fled the office to ini­ tially notify the police said she had been greeted by the health care professional with a hug, against her wishes. This hug was suffi­ cient to show probable cause of a criminal battery or unwanted touching." CIS is the only gov emmental agency with any authority over tl*e licenses of health care professionals, and McNeill alleges CIS had no intention of acting against the dentist's license "to protect the local community." Melanie Brim, director of the CIS Bureau of Health Services, said the Michigan public health code allows for health care profession­ als to voluntarily seek counseling and/or treatment for addictions and as tong as they stay m treatment and progress toward well­ ness, CIS can’t pursue action against a health care professional. That's the case with the Hastings dentist who has volunteered to be treated in the Health Professional Recovery Program, she said. The code was designed to be an incentive for health professionals to enter treatment and be able to re-enter the workforce as a safe provider. Brim said. In the case of the teenage boy’s death, McNeill said the overdose of methadone was given to the youngster by 18-year-old Robert Uebbing who has since pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges and was sen­ tenced by Barry County Circuit Judge James H. Fisher to 90 to 180 months in prison. “A 14-year-old boy was killed. Law enforcement and this office and the courts did their jobs in protecting the community," McNeill said. “The drug dealer who killed him was charged, removed from the streets and sentenced to prison in less than six months. Law enforcement and this office had no jurisdiction over the doctor who prescribed the pills. There is no evidence of any crime in Barry County by the doctor who prescribed the methadone. If there had been, this office would have charged him... "The only relief this office seeks, has sought and can reasonably expect is account­ ability. if appropriate against either health professional.” he said. “If appropriate is used bi cause during these 18 months, CIS has apparently done absolutely nothing to protect the public in either of these instances. The CIS website to verify a license shows noth­ ing pending nor any formal complaints against either health care professional...What is the purpose of the CIS if not to protect the public? In both instances the public was put at serious risk and immediate action to protect the public should have been taken. “...This office does not advocate the public embarrassment or unnecessary exposure of health care professionals,” McNeill said. "The public should be informed and it should be protected...” A review and license decision should not take more than a few days, he said. McNeill said the House Bills he supports would not prevent professionals from seeking or obtaining the necessary treatment to allow them to return to their practice. The bills would not prevent a person charged and con­ victed of their violation from ever again prac­ ticing their profession. “There must be a recognized balance between protecting the community and ensur­ ing that the health care professionals who continue to serve the public every day are not lumped in with the few bad or dangerous addicts or abusers,” he said. CITY OF HASTINGS ELECTION NOTICE ORDINANCE #370 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OFTIU CITY OF HASTINGS COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that the Odd Year City Primary Election AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE », DIVISION 1 OF CHAPTER SO OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1S70, AS AMENDED, TO PROHIBIT WOOD BOILERS IN ALA ZONING DISTRICTS will be held in the Cty of Hastings in said County and State, on Tuesday, August 5. 2003, from 7:00 a.m. until 8 00 p.m. lor the Brook This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from MAYOR FOR FOUR YEAR TERM the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to *he ONE COUNCIL MEMBER FROM EACH WARD FOR Burnham Brook, as the Regional IIIB Area Agency on Aging, hereby announces the availability of Federal and State funding for the provision of the following lenacei to older adults residing in Calhoun and Barry counties: • • • • S£etto/t to ' It’s been five years now, and 1 sometimes wonder • where the time has gone. We think of you so often and wonder what you would be like today. What future plans you would have. This should have been your summer. The summer after you graduated. The time before college. The fun you would have with your friends and family. But all we can do is watch your friends do ail the things That you should be doing, and wish them the best. So Dearly Missed—Mom, Dad, Robb and Amanda E.L.S. inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage Al! 48 States vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East Coast - west Coast 866-795-7820 be adopted. Yeas: McIntyre. May. Kiernan, Jasperse, Hawtans. Steam. Wood. Tubbs and Campbell. FOUR YEAR TERM Absent. None HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL, 232 W. GRAND STREET, I, Everil G Manshum. City Cleric, do hereby certify that a true AND copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on HASTINGS, Shannon Divitto Burnham Brook 200 West Michigan Ave. Battle Creek, Ml 49017 An application package will be sent upon receipt of a 1 er antent. For more information, please call 269-441-0926. Call Toll Free: Moved by Jasperse. second by Tubbs that Ordinance No. 370 FOUR YEAR TERM ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR A POLLING PLACE LOCATION Letters of intent to apply for funding for the above-listed serv­ ices are currently being accepted. Please note that letters of intent must designate which service(s) the agency intends to apply for and be signed by the agency's authorized official. The deadline for receipt of letters of intent is 4:30 ptr. on August 6,2003. Please send letter of intent to the attention of • • • • • • Charter tor the City of Hastings. FOUR YEAR T2RMS ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR A Nays: None Adult Day Care Guanhamhip Senior Center Staffing Legal Services March 9, 1985 - July 28, 1998 E. Stale Street. Hastings, Michigan. BURNHAM BROOK ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY • Congregate Meals • Home-Delrvered Meals • Chore • Transportation A complete copy of Ordinance 370 is available tor inspection at the City Clerk's Office. City Hal. 201 purpose of electing candidates for the foliowing offices: (CORNER MICHIGAN. BROADWAY the 28th day of July 2003 is available at the City Clerk s Office. GRAND) Everil Q. Manshum City Clark Evaril G. Manahum. City Clark Hastings, Michigan 00(23007 00623000 CARLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD CARLTON TOWNSHIP INVITATION TO 818: MEETING DATES FOR 2003-2004 Monday • 7 p.m. CARLTON TOWNSHIP WILL BE ACCEPTING BIDS FOR 1.5" OF ASPHALT RESURFACE AT CARLTON TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 85 WELCOME RD., BIDS MUST INCLUDE PARKING AREA, EAST DRIVE, FRONT PARKING AREA. ALL BIDS DUE BY 5:00 P.M. AUGUST 11, 2003. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT BRAD CAR­ PENTER FRIDAY MORNINGS AT TOWNSHIP HALL, 269-945-5990. JULY 14, 2003 AUG. 11,2003 SEPT. 8, 2003 OCT. 13, 2003 NOV. 10, 2003 DEC. 8, 2003 JAN. 12, 2004 FEB. 9, 2004 MARCH 8, 2004 APRIL 12, 2004 MAY 10, 2004 JUNE 14, 2004 CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE #371 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS COM OF 1S70, AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS (RE-ZONING OF SIB EAST RAILROAD STREET FROM D-S INDUSTRIAL TO A-O APARTMENT-OFFICE) A complete copy of Ordinance 371 is available for inspection at the City Clerics Office. City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shall take effect and shall be tn full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings Moved by Jasperse. second by Hawtans that Ordinance No. 371 be adopted Yeas: Tubbs. Wood. Bleam. Hawtans, Jasperse. Kiernan. May. McIntyre and Campbell Nays None Absent None I, Evert G. Manshum, City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on WE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A BIG THANK-YOU TO: Joseph Stachnik— with American Express in Charlotte and Tai Gearhart—with Stale Farm Insurance in Hastings and Rick Jones-Sheriff and Greenstone Farm Credit Services in Charlotte for purchasing our lambs at the Eaton County 4-H Fair ... and we want to thank Citizens Elevator in Charlotte and Bradley Morton, Atty., in Charlotte for giving all three of us our extra premium. Thanks lo all ofyou for taking the time out of your busy day. and spending it with us on sale day. the 28th day of July 2003 is available at the City Clerk s Office. Everil G. Manshum Chy Clerk JBaClew MmAw - �Page 8 - Thursday, July 31. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Garnet Barr Raymond W. Carpenter PINE LAKE - Garnet Barr, of Pine Lake, passed away July 23. 2003. Mrs. Barr was bom on July 28, 1913 in Hesperia. On June 7,1943 she married William Barr Sr. and lie preceded her in death on October 25, 1985. For many years Mrs. Barr and her husband owned and operated Barr Realty and Insurance. She was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Orangeville, where she enjoyed doing volunteer work. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting. Cooking and baking were her speciality. Mrs. Barr is survived by a son and daugh­ ter-in-law. William and Deborah Barr of Pine Lake; a granddaughter. Dena Barr and sever­ al nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by four sis­ ters and two brothers. A private family service was conducted at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry County Commission on Aging will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. HASTINGS - Raymond W. Carpenter, age 80, of Hastings, passed away at his home on Wednesday afternoon. July 23, 2003. He was bom in Watervliet, Michigan, on September 3, 1922 to Orville and Pearie (Havener) Carpenter. Raymond served in the U.S. Army during World Warn. He was married to Helen Polocar who pre­ ceded him in death in 1986. Raymond is survived by his wife. Shirley, whom be married on November 11,2000; his children. Barbara (Charles) Lee, Sandy King, Vicky (Charles) Yager, Ronald (Sue) Carpenter, Raymond Carpenter, Tammy (Ralph) Bowerman, Jr., and Randy Carpenter; his granddaughter, Jeanette Hayslip whom be raised; 17 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; step-children, Daniel Duty, Sandra Jacobson. Gene Duty, and Patrick Duty; sisters and brother. Erma, Danny, and Vemadine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; daughter, Lois Curry; son, Gary Carpenter, step-son. Dave Duty; and brothers and sister, Orvin Wes, David and Goldie. A graveside service with military honois was held Monday, July 28, 2003 at the West Sebewa Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. HOPE UNITED FAMILY CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowlmj, Ml M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Steve Ohastead 49050 Pastor. (616) 758-3021 church phone. 945-4995. Church Website www Office hopeumcom Kxin School 110 a.nt; Sunday Evening Service 600 pm.; Bible Study A FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and II a.m Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a_m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evening* Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr ST. ROSE evening CATHOLIC CHURCH 9-12). Sunday p.m. 6:00 service Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A of St. mission Rose Catholic Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to kids PiobeerChib at 930 a.m. p.m.) 6 Sunday Masses 8JO ajn. and 11O0 HASTINGS FREE mer. the program will begin in Sept. > (child care provided). HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD SAINTS ANDREW 4 MATTH1A 1674 West State Road. Hastings. INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN Mich. W. Clayton Garmon. Pastor. CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood Si. Rev Daniel Graybill, Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m and worship service at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Cookies will be available 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services a.m. Nursery provided. Service. Evening Sunday 600 School For more information call 795-2370 Rainbows or U Bible Quiz (ages 2 through ? or ftrtt grade). Kids Club or Rr\ David T HuflKick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz es. Affiltaied with the Independent taftt 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Wrodlawn. Hastings Pastor UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Dave Wood Sr. - Aduh Mmistnea. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9:30 am. 49058. Re* Bob Smith Phone 367. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 4061. Worxtap Services: Sunday. a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 11.80 a.m_; Sunday School. 10 am. 680 p.m.. Evening Service. 780 pjn. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awana. Sr. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible CHURCH Study. Char practice. Call Church -Member Cfairrh of the Hbdd-Uide Office. 948-8004 for information on Anglican Cmnxuuuon.’ 315 W. MOPS. Ladie* Leisure Tune and W. Center Si). Church Office: 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. (616) Bible Studies. Fellowship and Faithful Men. F. William Voctberg. Director of 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073.1‘astor Doo Roscoe. (517) Children's Chapel and 852-9228. Morning Cciebrat.00 10 Fellowship Time before the am service. Nursery, children s ministry. Ntincry Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE airy, leader .hip training. NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev. Tmm m Sunday School Hour. 11O0 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sptnt-fUied church. Meeting al the Niapie Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria RiL. Nashville. Mich 49073. 7.80 p.m. Services for Adults. Teem and Children. thm 5th gnalc' CqRK out and join us at 301 E. State Rd (Across from Tom's Market) We look forward to GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton, Pastor Thursday. July 31 - 6:30 pjn. Ball game at Cedar Creek. Saturday. Prayer Tune; 5 00 Scavenger Hunt. 880 pjn. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Aug. 3 - 880 4 1080 a.m Worship Monday, Aug 4 - 2:30 pjn. Pictorial Directory. 780 pm. Brothen of Grace. Tuesday.Aug. 5 2.30 p.m. Pictorial Directory; 780 p.m. Overrate** Anonymous. Wednesday. Aug. 6 - 2:30 pjn. Pictorial Directory; 780 p.m. Worship. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Mnak. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a m Life format p.m. Wednesday activities 700 p.m are: WELCOME CORNERS CAVE CREEK. AZ - Arthur E. (Gene) Poo!, age 83, of Cave Creek. AZ. and for­ merly of Hastings, passed away at home on July 8, 2003. Bom June 6, 1920 in Rush Co., Indiana to Matilda and James Pool. Beloved husband of Jannette M. Pool. Loving father of Walter and Jane Pool of Vermontville, and J. Nadiene Juedes of Cav Creek. He leaves five grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren. He was a World War II veteran. He was a machinist at Hastings Aluminum Products for over 20 years. He retired and moved to Arizona in 1981. He loved fishing, bunting and the outdoors. Funeral services were held at Messinger’s on Monday. July 14th, followed by burial at the National Memorial Cemetery, Phoenix. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Greer. Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) fume* voyagcr.net. Barrier free building with elevator lo all floor*. Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Steven*. Director of Christian Education; Norm Scania. Musk Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 a.m. • Sunday School. 9:30 ajn. ■ LIVE! the service). Under (Contemporary Dome Junior Gladys E Teller FINE LAKE - Gladys F. Teller, age 83. of Fine Lake went home to be with Her Lord on Thursday, July 24,2003. Mrs. Teller was bom August 27, 1919 in Tennessee to Lonnie and Julia (Smith) Smith. She was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. ■ She was employed at Delton Kellogg Schools in the cafaeria and for Webber's Market in Richland for many years. She was married in 1935 to John “Jack” Teller. Mr. Teller died in 1968. Mrs. Teller is survived by her granddaugh­ ter, Mindy Joy of Battle Creek and great granddaughter, Alyssa Joy, Battle Creek. She was a member of Pleasantview Family Church. Former active and founding member of Lakeside Baptist Church where she was active in kitchen duty there. A member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Hickory Corners and a Life Member of Hickory Comers Order of Eastern Star, having served as treasurer and recording secretary. She was a very caring-giving person-enjoyed people cooking and baking.. She was preceded in death by her husband. John “Jack” Teller in 1968; sons. Terry L. Teller in 1967 and Jerry L. Teller in 1998 and grandson. Troy Teller. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 26.2003 at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Eastern Star sen ices followed the service al the funeral home. Pastor Steve Olmstead offi­ ciated. Burial at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorials to Pleasantview Family Church. Church. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. - San. Praise k Worriup 10:30. am.. 680 Refreshment*. pjn.; Wed. 6.30 p.m Jesus Club far Traditional Service. Sunday School. boys & girl* age* 4-11 Pastor* David Nursery is provided during both “Where for ages five through second grade. Wednesday nights - 6.00 pjn. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. Thursday nights - 780 1180 a.m. Clifford E. Treat CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Norton Pastor Robert Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 1180 am; Evening Service at 6.00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 780 p.m. God's love. Everyone is I-616-731-5194 or I-517452-1106. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coat* Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ QUIMBY UNITED sible and elevator. METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616)945-9392. Sunday Wontap 10 ajn.-l 1 ajn. PO. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Schjol 9:30. Church Senice 10:30 a.m <9058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Our Ncighlvx*! (Philippian* 2:4) Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Docten Mooiacn. Service Times: Wontap Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday 1080 a_m; Worship I180 a_m. 600 School 11:15 a m. Nursery provided. p.m Wednesday: Bible Class 700 Junior church. Youth Dome. Junior Church; 9:30 am_ Refrcshmenls; 1080 a.m. Traditional Service. BAMY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml COUNTRY CHAPEL Schedule 8:30 am. UVE! Under the group. ST. CYKIUS CATHOLIC CHI1CH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A 7:30 p.m. For more information call FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945 5463 Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Service* - 900 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:30 am Contemporary Worship. The 980 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220 The 10:30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services. SPECIAL EVENTS: Services; Aug. 5th the church office This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these focal businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FD I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • '•Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. ________ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan_______ HASTINGS - Clifford E TreaL Sr., age 84. of Hastings, died Monday, July 28. 2003 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom April 10, 1919 in Bellevue, the son of Ernest O. and Ella M. (Terwilliger) Treat. He attended school at Follite. Section Hill and Bellevue High School. Clifford married Thelma M. Kidder on Dec. 13. 1941 in Byron. Ohio. His employment included Universal Crane Co., Hannah Cement Block Co., Western Biscuit Co.. Duplex Printing Co. and Union Pump, all in Battle Creek; and Bradford White Co. in Middleville. Clifford attended the First Baptist Church in Bellevue. He enjoyed fishing, walking, picking berries, walnuts and wild asparagus. He was always helping others. He was the chair for the American Lung Association when it first came to Hastings. Clifford was preceded in death by a son, Donald L. Treat, in 1997; his parents, four brothers; and one sister. Surviving are his wife of 61 years. Thelma M. Treat of Hastings; daughter. Susan Sines of Hastings; son. Clifford Charles Treat of Hastings; several grandchildren and great­ grandchildren; sister. Enola Gregory of Battle Creek; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Thursday. July 31. 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Irving Township Cemetery on E. State Rd., with Richard Taggart officiating. Memorials may be made to Hastings Tendercare or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. HASTINGS - Gordon L. Rine. age 71, of Hastings, died Thursday. July 24. 2003 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom April 30, 1932 in Ceresco, MI. the son of John and Grace (Hughes) Rine. Gordon married Delila Okes November 22. 1957. He worked for the Barry County Road Commission for 38 years, and retired in 1994. He served in the L Jted States Army from 1952-1954. He enjoyed gardening, berry picking, fishing, riding around seeing the wildlife. He was preceded in death by his daughter. Nancy Jean Rice in 1960, Father. John in 1959; mother Grace in 2003. Surviving is wife Delila J. Rine of Hastings; daughter. Dawn (Jerry ) Phillips; grandchildren. Jonathan E. Phillips, and Trisha L. Phillips, of Hastings; sisters, Alice (Norman) Benedict of Kalamazoo. Jennie (Steve) Osgood of Delton; brothers, John (Stella) Rine of Delton, Jim (Ann) Rine of Hastings; aunts, Gladys (Clayton) Ferrarie of Battle Creek, Nerva Tripp of Delton; 34 nieces and nephews; 42+ great nieces and nephews; several cousins. Respecting his wishes private services were held, burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. American Cancer Society or thomapple Manor. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. ASSYRIA - Nancy A. Wallace. age 64, of Assyria, died Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at Borgess Hospital. She was bom Dec. 13, 1938 in Assyria to Merle and Ora (Johnson) Davis. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1958. She worked at Oliver Electric for two years and Felpausch for 18 years, retiring in 1997. She married Clyde R. Wallace in 1959 in Bellevue. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports, her dogs, gardening, baking, and baking cookies for the church. She loved hav­ ing her family home for the holidays. She is survived by husband Clyde R. Wallace of Assyria; sons Randy Wallace of Lansing. Kenneth Wallace of Bellevue; daughter Tina (Tom) Parsons of Bellevue; son Daniel (DeAnna) Wallace of Battle Creek; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Jean and Janet; and three brothers. Milbum, Neil and Marvin. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Don and Darrell Davis. Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003 at 11 a.m., at Pleasantview Family Church. Pastor Steve Olmstead will officiate. Burial will be at Assyria Cemetery follow­ ing services. Luncheon at Pleasantview Family Church following the committal serv­ ices. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasantview Family Church or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Bachman Hebble Funeral Home. Loyd E Steward VERMONTVILLE - Loyd F. Steward, of Vermontville, passed away Saturday, July 26. 2003 at Thomapple Manor Nursing Home at the age of 86. Loyd was bom March 26, 1917, to Ethel (Neff) Steward (Flewelling) and Arthur Steward, at their home on Bismark Highway. He attended Bismark District School tnrough eighth grade and graduated in the class of 1935 from Vermontville High School. Loyd married Rose G. Slater January 15, 1958 and became Dad to her three children. Known to family and friends as “Timer" Loyd lived and fanned his entire life on the family land on Bismark Hwy. He also worked at th Sunfield Sawmill arid did com­ mercial carpentry in Lansing for several win­ ters. In his younger years Loyd played baseball and softball on several local teams as an out­ fielder and was known for his speed as a run­ ner. He later umpired for local games. Loyd was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, was also involved in the Bismark Community Group, volunteered at Charlton Park Historic Village, and was a member of the local chapter of the Farm Bureau. He enjoyed his grandchildren, and great grandchildren - especially playing ball with them. He loved sports, reading and traveling throughout the United States and to Europe. He and Rose were inducted into the Prairieville Farmers Hall of Fame in 1994. and were honored as Grand Marshals at the Sunfield Fanners Picnic Parade in 1998. Loyd is survived by Rose, his wife of 45 years; a son. Virgil (Cindy) Hoffman of Vermontville; daughters. Naomi Sayer Shelton of East Lansing, and Genie (Charles) Hisler of Albion; five grandchildren. Lea and Jessica Shelton of East Lansing, Scott (Cammie) Hoffman of Charlotte, Niki Hoffman of Vermontville, and Aaron Hisler of Marshall; three great grandchildren. Christopher. Justin and Kaylee Hoffman of Charlotte. Also surviving are his sister. Da Cheal; nephew, Ron (Brenda) Chea) and niece. Rosa Mask; and four great nephews. Jim Cheal, Jeremy Cheal, Alvin Mask Jr., and Thomas Mask. Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 30. 2003 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Sunfield Cemetery. For those wishing contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or Thomapple Manor, c/o RFH, P.O. Box 36. Sunfield. MI 48890. For more information wwu.legacy.com Arramgentments were made by Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. Reith M Wilson HASTINGS - Keith M. Wilson, age 77, of Hastings, formerly of Middleville, passed away Friday. July 25. 2003 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Keith M. Wilson was bom on January 12, 1926 at Sheridan, Michigan, the son of Jesse Earl and Olive Lucy (Hendricks) Wilson. He was raised in the Greenville area and attended District School in Montcalm and Kent County. He was married to Norine I. Vermeulen on December 11, 1948 in Middleville. He lived in Greenville then moved to Middleville in 1949. He was employed at Gibson Refrigerator in Greenville. Bradford White Products in Middleville. Keith was employed with the U.S. Postal Service in Middleville and retired as a rural carrier after 25 years of service. He also worked for Crystal Flash in Middleville. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II with the Mechanized Cavalry. He was a member of the American Legion in Hastings. National Rural Letters Association, and National Rifle Association. He attended the Middleville United Methodist Church. Keith raised Morgan horses and beef cattle. He was an outdoor enthusiast, with a spe­ cial fondness for hunting and fishing. He devoted his life to his family and enjoyed the friendship of many. He is survived by his wife, Norine I. Wilson, one daughter. Deborah L. (Mike) Frey of Flintville, Tennessee; daughter-in­ law. Janet Wilson of Irons; four grandchil­ dren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Lee Wilson Sr.; his parents, Jesse Earl and Olive Lucy (Hendricks) Wilson; two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. �The Hastings Banner - Ttursday. July 31.2003 - Page 7 Nettie Newland Donald Lee Bird NASHVIL1JE - Mn. Nettie “MaeNewland, age 85, of Nashville, went home to her Lord on Monday, July 21, 2003 at Thomapple Manor m Hastings. Mrs. Newland was bom March 26,1918 in Lowell, the daughter of Alcid and Lotta Stauffer. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended local schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1936. On May 2, 1940, in Hastings, she married Clayton Newland. In the early 1950’s, the couple settled on the family farm in Maple Grove where they raised their family. Mae was a wonderful homemaker who cared deeply for her family. She faithfully worshiped at the Nashville Baptist Church for over 25 years. She is survived by brothers. Arthur (Beulah) Stauffer and Robert Stauffer; son, Dwayne (Judy) Newland; daughters, Audrey (Gale) Wetzel and Joyce (Edward) Lockman; five grandchildren; three great-grandchil­ dren; and Christy Newland She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton A. Newland; three brothers and three sisters. The funeral service was held Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at die Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam Library and the Nashville Baptist Church. Arrangements were by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. FREEPORT - Donald Lee Bird, age 60, of Freeport, passed away July 12,2003 at home. Donald Lee Bird was bom April 18, 1943 at Hastings, the sor of Ivon and Martha (Elliott) Bird. He was raised in Freeport, and attended Freeport schools. Donald was self-employed. He ran his own gravel pit. He was a member of Kingdom Hall in Hastings. Don was an outdoors enthusiast, enjoyed fishing, hunting and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Preceding him in death was his son. Daniel Bird, and his parents, Ivon and Martha Bird; brother, Leon Bird; and sister, Eva Bird. He is survived by one son, Doug (Kelli) Bird of Freeport; one daughter, Dawn (Quentin) Aikens of Alto; four grandchildren. Calynne, Alisha, Daniel, Brandi; two broth­ ers, Robert (Terri) Bird of Freeport and Harold (Marylou) Jameson of Lake Odessa; three sisters, Jeanette (Jim) Cochran, of Richland, Sherry (Wayne) Fyan of Freeport. Elaine (Rudy) Hunter of Freeport; many nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial was held Tuesday, July 15, 2603 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Leonard Davis officiat­ ing. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Frazer/DeFeyter engagement revealed Don and Kathy Rodgers of Middleville and Art and Gayle DeFcyter of Holland are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Bobbi Jo Frazer and David Arthur DeFeyter. Bobbi is a 1998 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, and is currently employed as a licensed day care provider. David is a 1993 graduate of West Ottawa College High School and is currently employed at Techno-Coat hr*, A September 5, 2003 wedding is being planned. Marshall D. Furrow HASTINGS - Marshall D. Furrow, age 81, of Furrow Road, Hastings, died Friday, July 25,2003 at Penrock Hospital. Mr. Furrow was bom on July 17, 1922 in Hastings. the son of James F. and Grace (McArthur) Furrow. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1941 from Hastings High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 until his dis­ charge in 1945. He was married to Mildred M. Wright on September 21, 1946 and she died December 20,1987. He then married Helen M. (Naylor) Martin on June 2,1992. He has lived at his present address on the Furrow Road for over 55 years. Mr. Furrow en oyed woodworking, leather crafting and photography. His employment included Hastings Manufacturing Company from 1962 until his retirement in 1985. He had previously worked as a self-employed painter for many years. Mr. Furrow is survived by his wife, Helen; daughter, Debra Echtinaw of Hastings; sons, Daniel Furrow of Hastings and Ronald Furrow of Carrollton. Texas; three grandchil­ dren, Julie (Joe) Faunce of Freeport, Brandy Furrow of Carrollton, Texas and Christopher Furrow of Carrollton, Texas; one great grand­ daughter. Grace Faunce; sister, Senta (William) Garrison of Jackson. Preceding him in death were parents; first wife, Mildred; and brothers, Robert, Roland and Reid Furrow. A celebration of life service with sharing by family and friends was held on Wednesday. July 30, 2003 at the Wren Funeral Home. Mr. Mickey Furrow, his nephew, as service leader. Burial was al the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging or Carveth Village. Arrangemmts were made by Wren Funeral Home. Charles H. DeLong THORNAPPLE LAKE - Mr. Charles H. DeLong, age 68, of Thomapple Lake, passed way Sunday, July 20, 2003 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Mr. DeLong was bom Jan. 15, 1935 in Cessna Park, Ill., the son of George and Cora (Riley) DeLong. In 1942 his family moved to the Upper Peninsula where he spent his early childhood years. He attended area schools, finishing his education while in the Marine Corp. On Feb. 4. 1959, in Chippewa County, he married Virginia Johnson. Shortly after the wedding, the couple moved to the Nashville area, to establish their permanent home. After moving to the Nashville area, he began his career in the manufacturing indus­ try. retiring from Lacks Industries in 1997 as a quality control manager. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. After retiring, he spent his time enjoying his antique Farmall tractor, garden­ ing and spending time with his grandsons. Mr. DeLong is survived by his wife of 44 years, Virginia; daughter, Joanne (Robert) Peurach; two grandsons, Mathew and James; sister, Marjorie (Art) Bennett; brothers, William (Norma) DeLong. Chet (Betty) DeLong; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter (Elzie) and sister, Doris. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2003 at the Pleasantview Family Church, with Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Alice Mae Cronk Barbara Kelley of Muskegon and Richard Miller of Grand Rapids wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Jean Miller to Gregory Daniel Feather, son of Daniel and Wilma Feather. Amy is a graduate of Davenport College and is employed at Carlson Travel Agency in Holland as a corporate travel agent. Gregory is a graduate of CMU and is cur­ rently obtaining a masters in finance at WMU. He is employed al Action Wholesale in Grand Rapids as an accountant. They will be married on September 27, 2003. ' CHARLOTTE - Mi a. Alice Mae (Ploof) Cronk, age 88, of Charlotte, died Sunday, July 27, 2003. Mn. Cronk was bom September 29,1914, in Chester Township, the daughter of the late John Ploof and the late Lena (McLaughlin) Ploof. She was a member of Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church and had also been a member of the Charlotte Eagles Aerie #3552. She had worked at Wilcox-Gay, Michigan National Bank and retired from the Lansing Candy Co., and was an avid bingo player. She is also survived by daughter, Eileen Mund of Charlotte; son, Mr. Arden (Sharon) Cronk of Charlotte; five grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two great great grand­ children; and sister-in-law, Frances Ploof of Lansing. She was preceded in death by husband, Verdon Cronk in 1978; brother, James Ploof in 1977; and sister, Josepha Ploof in 2001. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Karen Wheat officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Funeral information is available at www.prayfuneral.com. Adelbert W. Reickord RANDOLPH, NJ - Adelbert W. (Del) Reickord, age 76, of Randolph, New Jersey, died Monday, July 28, 2003 at Lakeview Subacute Care Center in Wayne, New Jersey. He was bom October 24,1926 in Hastings, the son of Adelbert and Elizabeth (Severance) Reickord. Mr. Reickord earned his bachelor of sci­ ence and master of science in electrical engi­ neering from Michigan State University and a master of business administration degree from Rutgers University. He was an electrical engineer with AlliedSignal (Honeywell) in Morristown, New Jersey, before retiring. He had previously been employed by Singer Business Machines, RCA, Eckert-Mauchley (UNIVAC) and Melpar. Mr. Reickord lived in Alexandria, Virginia, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, Princeton, New Jersey. Oakland. California and Washington, Michigan before moving to Randolph in 1981. He was in the US Navy V-12 program in Ann Arbor, from 1944 to 1946. He was a member of Princeton Dog Training Club, the Honeywell/Allied Signal Retired Employees Association, his profes­ sional society the IEEE and honorary society, Sigma Pi Sigma. Surviving are his wife of 55 years. Louisev (Showalter) Reickord; nephews, David, Donald, Loran, and Henry Lee Vahlsing; niece, Pamela (Showalter) Pearson; several grandnieces and grandnephews. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday. August 6, 2003 at 3 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Diane Bowden officiating. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Kelley/Miller engagement announced Jones/Braun engagement told Gary and ShirleyJpries are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katharine to Michael Braun II. They will be united in marriage on September 6. 2003 Mike is the son of Michael and Dawn Braun of Milwaukee. Wisconsin and David and Barbara Vroma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Katie graduated from Hastings High School and is employed by Foremost Insurance. Mike graduated from Rogers High School and is employed by The Bouma Corporation. Janes celebrate 50th anniversary An open house in honor of the 50th wed­ ding anniversary of Francis and Sarah Jane (Schwab) will be held at the Sunfield United Methodist Church, 227 Logan Street on August 2. They were married on May 23, 1953. Friends and family are all invited to join them for the celebration between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. A short program of special memo­ ries will begin at 1:30 followed by a buffet luncheon. Your presence is the only gift they desire. The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 45 of Hastings, is very proud to announce that one of our members - Helen Schantz - has become our first member to reach 65 contin­ uous years of belonging to the unit. Helen is the widow of Marshall Schantz. Helen celebrated her 104th birthday Feb. 26, 2003. She now resides at the Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. According to the people who worked with Helen, during her active yean in the unit, she was very dependable. She always came to meetings, was a great pie baker and worked on most of the dinners that the Legion and Auxiliary put on for the community. We all extend our best to Helen. GIRL, Nina Marie Giovannetti, bom July 15, 2003 at 8:14 a.m. to Jennifer and Damon Giovannetti of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 3 ozs. and 18 inches long. James Charles Berg, Yuma, AZ and Janis Kay Barry. Stephen Kyle Yates, Dowling and Que Sera Morse, Dowling. Joeseph Robert Johnson, Middleville and Sarrah Elizabeth Gregory, Middleville. Jaden James Miller, Hastings and Michelle Rae Reser, Hastings. / Nicholas Elwood Bender, Nashville and Melissa Anne Coller, Nashville. Cory Jo Schut, Wayland and Kelli Jo Brice, Wayland. Brian Del Meyers, Battle Creek and Antoinette Marie Owen, Battle Creek. Charles Edward Knorr, Plainwell and Marilyn H. Deaux, Plainwell. Andrew Lewis Haines, Hastings and Kathryn Greer Putnam, Hastings. Cayd Russell Ayres, Hastings and Michelle Lee Van Sickle, Hastings. Patrick Clare Chaffee, Nashville and Ann Louise Camey, Nashville. Benjamin Randolph Downs. Delton and EHana Rae Marraccini, Delton. GIRL, Reese James, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 9, 2003 at 8:58 p.m. to Jen Russo and Brad Warner. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Isaiah Jon Postma, bom at home on June 5, 2003 at 2:43 a.m. to Phil and Jeanne (Hofstra) Postma of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. 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Green St. • Hastings Pennock HEALTH (As ER VICES ’■aim <• ' �Pag* B — Thursday, duty 31. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Summer Splash gets top billing this week­ end, with events from Friday titrough Sunday. Details are listed elsewhere. Many activities take place at the beach at the foot of Jordan Lake Road and to the west There is to be a pancake breakfast in Fellowship Hall Saturday morning with the proceeds to go to the Youth Center on First Street. The open air service on Sunday morning will be on the •awn of Central United Methodist Church. Please bring your own lawn chairs for the 10 a.m. service. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will be having a booth at the Smyrna Festival on Saturday and Sunday as this community in the northwest comer of Ionia County cele­ brates its heritage. The Lucks are rolling into town with tons of green beans. The harvest began two weeks ago and will run into September. On occasion one may see an open truck hauling away the dripping bean waste, leaving behind its trail of water on the roadway. John Waite, president of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society, whisks the drapery from the framed dairy exhibit that will hang in the Depot while more than 20 family members of the former dairy businesses in Lake Odessa to see the surprise exhibit. With previous award winners Janet Thomas and Heine Peacock looking on. Manuel Rodriguez and President Karen Banks make the presentation of the Janie Rodriguez award for 2003 K Delos Johnson, former council member and village pres­ ident. retired educator, trusted treasurer of four organizations. Following the award ceremony Manuel Rodriguez and Delos Johnson pose with the 2003 award presented to Mr. Johnson. The Tupper Lake Street project is now in the “put back together" stage instead of being tom apart. Last week the curbs were in place. By the weekend the apron along the curb for parking space was poured. The outer rim of the sidewalks is now in place. To get to the store doors though, one had to walk on sheets of plywood. The preference for workers on the street project was for patrons of the stores to use the rear entrances. This affects Lake Odessa Auto Parts, Lakeview Financial, the consignment shop, and Richie's Coffee Shop. The Ionia County Genealogical Society is to meet at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9 at Lake Manor. The speaker will be Larry Morton who is author of a book about the last users of hot type printing. Ron and Christy Geigers of Freeport printed the Clarksville Record and Freeport News by this method. The library will be open until 5 p.m. following the meet­ ing. James Moses will be the registrar for this meeting. Marian Hanis will be in the library. Members of the troupe dance on the new stage next to Emerson Street while The church league ball games for the 2003 the audience has reversed their seating to face south. Thunder Floor LJegger Robert season will enter tournament play on Warner is shown in the background wearing his blue and white outfit. Tuesday. Aug. 5. The tournament games will continue on later nights as the teams are elim­ inated to determine the season champions. Funeral services were held Saturday morn­ ing at East Martin for Edward Westendorp, who was the grandfather of Marvin Westendorp and his siblings. He had been bom in the Netherlands. He outlived three sons, including the late Donald Westendorp, who lived in Lake Odessa for many years on lower Sixth Avenue and later at Lake Manor while his wife, Julia, was manager of the manor. The 79th Harlow family reunion was held on Sunday at Caron City United Methodist Church. Three Garlock members from Lake Odessa attended as did the Michael Davenport family, who attend Hope Church of the Brethren. This family had its origins in England. This annual gathering is of descen­ dants of the four siblings who came to Giatiot County in 1854. Depot Day was another big success. The forecast was for showers, but the only mois­ ture came in very small amounts in early TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, afternoon. The Center Stage Dancers used BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: the new stage built for the doggers. It is spa­ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessrr«nt roll covering all properties within the cious and it was highly decorated for the LONG POINT DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 03-1 Denetitted by the proposed occasion. Then the attention turned toward road project has been Ned in the Office of the Township Cterit tor public examination. The assess­ the depot for the annual Janie Rodriguez ment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the afore­ award. Previous recipients or their represensaid special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township «tatives were invited on stage. Karen Banks, Clerk at the Township HaH. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $45,000. village president, was the presenter. Then PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thal the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to Mrs. Banks began reading the attributes and the Township Board that the assessment against each paicel of land wrthtn said District is such contributions of the one to receive the award. relative portion of tne whole sum levied against all parcels o' land in said District as the benefit Somewhere in the description, Delos Johnson to such parcel bears to the total benefit to alt parcels of land in said District. relaxing under the tent, realized he was the PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No 162 of the Public Acts of man about whom she was talking. Manuel 1962. as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceed­ Rodriguez and his daughter with a grandchild ings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax came on stage to present, along with Mrs. Tnbunal PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party m interest, or his or her agent, may Banks, the plaque to Mr. Johnson. Despite his appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at being totally surprised, he did make some or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his o< her personal appearance shall not be remarks about public service and urged required younger people to take a turn. He had found PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Tov/nsh.p Board will meet at the Prineville serving on the village council along with his Township Hall. 10115 South Noms Road, within the Township, on Wednesday. August 13. 2003, other civic participation to be rewarding and at 7:00 p.m. tor the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto The roll may be examined al the office of the Township Clerk dunng regular business gratifying and sometimes very frustrating. hours of regular business days until the time of the heanng and may further be examined at the Pam and Dan Shuck and sons of Niles were hearing Any person objecting to the assessment roH shall file his objection thereto m writing with in town for the weekend for them to attend the Township Clerk before the dose of the heanng or within such other time as the Township the class reunion for Pam’s class of 1978. Board may grant Pam mentioned to her parents that she had PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following never had a chance to attend Depot Day. the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest m the real property special­ Could tfiey go this time since she was in town ly assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty (30) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special on the right day? Her parents were agreeable, assessment was protested at the above announced heanng to be held tor tne purpose of review­ so that is now Delos Johnson was in the right ing the special assessment roll, heanng any objections to the roll, and considenng confirmation place at the right lime to receive the of the roll Rodriguez award. Pramevtlie Township wiH provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as The Depot Day emphasis this year was on signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hear­ the dairy industry Family members of dairy ing. to individuals at the heanng upon seven (7) days notice to tne PrameviBe Township Clerk. delivery businesses from past years had been Individuals with disabilities requinng aids or services should contact the Pratneville Township Clerk invited in advance and they were invited to be on stage for the presentation. Many members Normajean Nichols, Clerk of the MvCaul family, Dorothy Haaksma of Pratneville Township Sparta and daughters, Bonnie and Linda, 10115 South Norris Road were on hand as were Robert Gaiscr with his Delton. Michigan 49046 son anc' wife from Stevensville, members of mhzmm (269) 623-2664 the Schondelmeyer. Myron Goodemoot fam- PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING Dangerous dreams Dear Annie: I hope you can help me with a peculiar problem. I have very detailed and realistic dreams, and when I wake up, I some­ times cannot tell if I am remembering real incidents or part of my night-time reverie. I may dream about a conversation with people I know and will believe it actually happened — until I am informed by these same people tr.at the conversation never took place. My dreams can be mundane or adventure­ some. and some arc quite frightening and dis­ turbing. and include criminal activity, perver­ sions or torture. When I have these vivid dreams. I do not wake up feeling rested. My life is otherwise good, with no anxiety and little stress, yet I have been having these dreams for years. I want them to stop. Arc there any treatments to prevent dreams? — Prescott, Ontario, Canada Dear Prescott: You would not want to pre­ vent dreams, since sleep cycles, including dreaming, seem to be necessary for the body’s health. Why your realistic dreams create such difficulty distinguishing fact from fiction, however, is another story. You may be waking up periodically during the night, enabling those dreams to retain some power in the morning. Ask your physician about a sleep disorder clinic, or contact the National Sleep Foundation, 1522 K St., N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005 (www.sleepfoundation.org) for a referral. Sleep tight. No hug, no gift Dear Annie: My nephew, "Chad,” graduat­ ed from high school last month. He is a straight-A student and an all-around terrific kid. A week after his graduation, Chad received a card in the mail from his grandpar­ ents. Instead of the check he had anticipated, a note was enclosed telling him that be would not be receiving a gift, because he had neg­ lected to hug his grandfather when he left on Christmas Eve. Am I out of line thinking this is just plain mean? To use his graduation present as pun­ ishment is like a slap in the face after all of Chad’s hard work at school. The entire family is in an uproar at a time when we should all be celebrating. In fact, there is talk of boy­ cotting all functions at the grandparents* house from now on. P.S. Every single gift Chad has ever received from his grandparents has been acknowledged promptly by a thank-you note.) — Angry Auntie in Connecticut Dear Auntie: Chad’s grandparents overre­ acted to a minor slight, and they seem extremely ngid. How sad. Please do no: com­ pound the problem by boycotting future events. That will only cause their pettiness to escalate into full-scale war. Chad surely appreciates that the entire fam­ ily has registered its disapproval of his grand­ parents' behavior. Now turn your anger into a lesson in forgiveness. Cookie crumbles Dear Annie: Our house has wonderful guest accommodations. There arc private baths, televisions and phones in each room. We love having visitors, but I am concerned about all the meals I am expected lo cook. We hac’ rix houseguests over Memorial Day weekend. 1 uu»»'t mind providing break­ fast and a light lunch, and if they would buy groceries or help cook. I'd make dinner, too. Instead, I'm exhausted and going broke trying to cook three meals a day for all these people. Labor Day is coming up. Any suggestions? — LaCrosse, Wts. Dear LaCrosse: When you invite people to stay in your home for the weekend, you are responsible for providing the food (it doesn’t need to be elaborate), although you can tell guests lo "help themselves." Thoughtful guests will offer to treat you to a meal or lend a hand in the kitchen, but if they don't, it's OK to ask for assistance. working relationship with him and his associ­ ates. If I should find myself in this situation again, what is the right thing to do to support the person without jeopardizing my job? — Co-Worker in Vermont Dear Vermont: James sounds like a horse s patoot and should not be in a position of authority. Whatever grudge he’s holding, be showed tremendous immaturity and lack of control by taking it out on Marie in front of her co-workers. Under more normal circumstances, it helps to interrupt and say, *'I think we are getting off track here, ’ and then immediately move the conversation back to its professional purpose. However, it sounds as if James was semi-hys­ terical. and it may not have been possible to stop his tirade. The best you can do now is offer Marie your apologies and sympathy, and be supportive of however she decides to han­ dle it. Compulsive on calls Dear Annie: Last week, my husband and I went to a funeral. The minute it was over, "Carl" spent 10 minutes checking the phone messages on his cell phone. At lunch after­ ward, Carl stood in the parking lot and checked his messages again. When we drove my aunt home, we sat in front of her house while Carl did this one more time. When I got tired of waiting. I offered to drive, but Carl immediately began driving and talking on the phone simultaneously, which scared us all to death. Whal can you do about a person who refus­ es to admit that he is absolutely obsessed by the telephone? - Kansas Caller Dear Kansas: You can't do much. Ask "Mr. Big Shot" not to drive while he's holding the cell phone, which may be against the law in your state soon if it isn’t already. Then explain that making others wait around while he checks his messages is inconsiderate and annoying, and ask that he please keep it to a minimum. Splendid startup Dear Annie: I'd like to respond to "Loving Husband in California." whose wife made fancy cakes and her family always expected her to bake for them, for free. I'm a photographer and was constantly being asked to shoot Uncle Bob's birthday party or little Amy's communion. What the wife needs to do is create her own company. Then, when a relative calls, she can say, "People have been so thrilled with my cakes that I've decided to form my own business. I'd be happy to bake for you, and I'll even give you a 10 percent discount because you're family." You'd be amazed how that will trim the requests. Even better, she may actually make some money and realize she has a new liveli­ hood. — Paul in Nashville, Tenn. Dear Paul* A wonderful solution, if she is willing to do it. Starting one's own business can be daunting, but you never know unless you try. Thanks for writing. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190. Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. Raging boss Dear Annie: I was recently at an office meeting that was called for and chaired by "Marie," one of my co-workers. Her boss. ' James," sat in, which was not unusual. He does this occasionally. During the meeting, Marie brought up a topic that unexpectedly enraged James. He began screaming at Marie, and then it got really personal. He pointed out all her person­ ality flaws and told her she'd "better fix them." Much of what he said was true, but we all have flaws, and Marie has no more than the rest of us. She is an extremely knowl­ edgeable person, and we are lucky to have her at this company. James' nastiness went on and on. and Marie couldn't get a word in edgewise, although she somehow managed to maintain her self-con­ trol and dignity throughout the attack. I'm ashamed to admit that none of us did anything to support her. I was afraid James would tum the attack on me. which would damage my N You're Not Driving For Covenant, f Then You're Not Driving J Owner Operators Lease Purchase ‘ Experienced Drivers Solos • Teams graduate Students COVDUNT TRANSKm I SM-MOW PAY (1-8SS-467-3729) �The Hassnos Banner — Thursday. July 31. 2003 — Page 8 From TIME A look down memo. Barry County’s forgotten hamlets By Joyce Weinbrecht The following series of essays were written to give an overview of Bam County villages in the 1900s. Pan III. The hamlet of Fillmore, named for President Millard Fillmore had a general store and a post office, two sawmills, a grist mill, a handle factory and a school. Fillmore, was too far from the railroads and did not last into the 1900s. The school house remains and is now a private dwelling. Freeport, was formed in November of 1874. when news that a railroad was going to be built from Lowell to Hastings and the Roush brothers, who owned the land on the Coldwater River on the north Irving townlinc. decided to plat out a village at this spot. Freeport was incorporated as a village in 1907 and became a very active town. There was nearly any kind of service anyone could desire available in Freeport. Today. Freeport has a restaurant, and a tav­ ern. a feed mill, a lumber yard and sawmill, a hardware store, a garage, post office, a library and several churches, and until recently its own town paper. There is a fire department and a strong village council. Recently, there has been a historical society organized in the The Banfield General Store Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. area. Freeport schools were incorporated with the Middleville school system. The railroad at first was called the Narrow Gauge and later the Kalamazoo and Northern Michigan Railroad. when it became a full gauge road. It did reach Freeport, but never went any further, though grading for the rest of the line into Hastings was completed for several miles into Barry County before fund­ ing ran out. Johnstown Township had several hamlets, stores and post offices in the 1800s. but only Banfield. Lacey and Gaskill lasted into the 1900s. Banfield was named for J.A. Banfield, pastor of the Banfield Methodist Church. It was located on a stage coach route and had a­ post office until 1904. The church and the general store remains to mark where it stood. The school is now a private dwelling. Lacey was located on the comers of Assyria and Johnstown townships. There was a very active village here, w ith a church, a school, a general store with a community building, a blacksmith shop, which later became a machinery repair shop and garage. The post office closed in 1905 when rural free delivery reached the area. Dr. Hasty Adroundie practiced in Lacey for several years before coming to Hastings. Lacey can still be located by the remains of the Briggs School, now a private home and church and the remains of the store and the remnants of the machine repair shop. There was a general store and post office at Fine Lake called Gaskill. This was part of the stagecoach line from Battle Creek lo Hastings. The post office was closed in 1903 when rural free delivery came about and tlie stagecoach no longer ran through the area. Maple Grove Village in Maple Grove Tow ship was a lively place at the beginning of the century. It was settled as early as 18.35 when Eli Lapham brought his family to the area. It got a post office on Feb. 19. 1851. John Clark built the first store, selling it to Gilbert Lapham. who then sold it lo Leander Kaohan. Lapham built a new store building and moved the slock and the post office into it. A settle­ ment grew up on this spot with a blacksmith shop, and a cluster of houses. The post office was discontinued in 1910 and Maple Leaf Grange rented the building as a hall in which lo hold their meetings and other events. They purchased the building in 1912 and continued to use it until 1948 when they built a new hall on M-66. They sold the building to the town- Make Sure You Know What Your 457 Plan Offers If you work for a state or local government you may be able la contribute to a retirement account known as a 457(b) plan. If you have such a plan, consider yourself fortunate, because it's a great way to help build assets for retirement. But 457(b) plan provisions can vary between plans, so you'll want to know exactly what your plan offers - and how you can take full advantage of it. All 457(b) plans offer some key tax advan­ tages to participants. Your earnings grow taxdeferred. w hich means your money will accu­ mulate fester than it would if it were placed in an investment on which you pay taxes every year. Plus, you typically make ' pre-tax'' con­ tributions to a 457(b) plan, so your adjusted gross income will be reduced. Also, you typi­ cally have a choice of several different types of investments with which to fund your 457(b) plan. But beyond these basic similarities, there are some important variations between the plans - and you might need to know these dif­ ferences. because some employers can offer a 457(b) plan - plus a 403(b). If you are offered a 403(b) along with your 457(b) plan, you have some interesting options. You could split your contributions between the plans - or. if you can afford it. you could put in the maximum lo both plans. If you choose to participate in both plans, you could gain some plan-specific advantages. For example, a 403(b) plan provides less restrictive hardship withdrawal provisions, while a 457(b) plan allows you to make penalty-free withdrawals from your account after you leave your job and before you turn 59 1/2. (These penalty-free with awals do not apply lo amounts you ma; ..ave rolled over to your 457(b) from other plans.) It's nice to have a choice of retirement plans - but even if you just have a 457(b) plan, you can benefit from some attractive new fea­ tures. thanks to new tax laws. Consider the following: • "Catch-up" contributions - If you have a governmental 457(b) plan, and you're 50 or over, you can now make "catch-up" contribu­ tions that allow you to exceed the normal pre­ tax contribution limit. In 2003. that limit is $12,000. along with a $2,000 "catch-up" con­ tribution. for a total of $14,000 Both the nor­ mal contribution limit and the catch-up limit will increase every year until 2006. • Portability - Your governmental 457(b) plan is now more "portable" - so you can pret­ The Grange Store: Jay Carpenter behind the counter; Hale Carpenter by the door ship in 1948. Maple Grove can still be located on the cor­ ner of Assyria and Maple Grove roads. There is still a cluster of homes and remains of the store building. Orangeville Township has one hamlet, the Village of Orangeville. There were two mills there operating off from the same water source. When they first applied for a post office under the name of Orangeville, they were refused as there was another Orangeville in Branch County, so they were given the name Orangeville Mills until Branch County changed its post office to Podunk. which it still carries, and Orangeville Mills dropped the Mills and became just Orangeville. The village consisted of two mills and the store, a blacksmith shop, and a hardware store. Orangeville had a schoolhouse, a dress­ maker. a physician, a mason, a wagon maker, a carpet weaver, the hotel and tavern which opened in 1855 and burned on Jan. 1. 1955. a notions and stationery store and a house mover, as well as a Grange and two churches. It was a very busy place at the turn of the cen­ tury. At one time the stage came through the vil­ lage. and the cost of a ride lo Martin was 25 cents. There was also a stage to Grand Rapids and connections to Battle Creek. Today in the 21st century. Orangeville is still visible. There is a cluster of homes, the churches and the remains of the mill race. Prairieville Township has several hamlets and villages, many of which are still visible today (2000). The Township of Prairieville was once called Spalding. It was changed to Prairieville in 1855. The village now known as Prairieville, w’as once known as Fulton. The post office of Fulton was established on March 8, 1837. ty much lake it with you wherever you go. You can now "roll over" your plan's assets to an IRA or to your new employer's tax-quali­ fied plan, such as a 401 (k) or a 403(b). There are other types of 457 plans. State and local governments may offer a 457(b) lo all employees, while tax-exempt organiza­ tions might offer a different 457(b) to upper management and highly-compensated employees. To complicate matters, both types of employers can offer a 457(f) plan - some­ times called a "top-hat" plan - to top-level employees. The pre-tax contribution limit is the same for both types of 457(b) plans. However, if you work for a tax-exempt group, rather than the government, your 457(b) plan does not offer the "catch-up" provision, or the rollover provision. If you have questions about your 457 plan, contact your plan administrator or your tax adviser. Learn as much as you can about your plan - and then put it to work on your behalf. Branch School 1940 It became known as Prairieville in 1855. The stage line ran through the village and it began to grow. There was a hotel, schools, two of which burned and the third was closed lo consolidate with Delton, a Masonic Hall, black smith, a creamery for a short time, gro­ cery stores and hardware store. There was a race track there and the Barry County Fair was held there on several occasions. Today there is a gtxxi restaurant, a gas sta­ tion and store, the church and the cemetery as well as the old Masonic Hall and a cluster of homes, the Prairieville Township Hall and police and ambulance services. There is still a bustle about the village. Milo, the Prairieville Tow nship, was a ham’et that was on the C.K.&S. Railroad. The post office had been opened first in 1837 and had been moved several times and had sever­ al names from time lo time. When the C.K.&S. Railroad came through north of Delton, it was opened again on May 3, 1873. and became part of the depot and store locat­ ed at the sight. The school also had been located at this point, but the citizens and the school board felt that it was loo dangerous for the children and moved the school west about a mile. The school building still exists as a private dwelling. Milo store, depot and post office remained open until 1929, when the post office was closed. The depot a. id store soon followed. There is little evidenc “ that Milo ever existed there. There is still the church and the Aukernans have developed their farm on Milo Road into a show place that holds the Farmer’s Hall of Fame and entertains Prairieville Farm Days there every fall. To be continued. The Slater Indian Mission ---- STOCKS----The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy CocaCoia DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg's Company McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pfizer Inc. 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On July 12, she beat out five other women at the Muncie Endurathon to claim the nation­ al championship in the female 55 to 59 age group for the USA Triathlon long course. “I’m happy with that. There’s not a lot of women in my age group, but the one’s that are there usually know what they’re doing," said Walker. “It’s the first one I’ve ever done.” The event included a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride, and then a 13.1 mile run. Walker completed the event in five hours and 47 minutes. Walker was one of three members of the Trilanders who qualified for All-American sums and can compete in a world competi­ tion next year, the ITU World Long Distance Championships in Sweden. Also qualifying were John Hopkins and Dr. Diane Ebaugh. “I’d like to,” said Walker. "It depends on the money." For now she’s more focused on the main event the group trains for each year, the Full Ironman in Madison. Wise, September 7. The event in Madison is double the dis­ tance of the event she won in Muncie. Walker said her week usually consists of 15 to 16 hours worth of training. Some days she’ll swim two miles then lift some weights. Other days they’ll do speed work on a track. The weeks end on Saturday with seven hour bike rides and an hour run. “There’s always a way to get better if you push hard enough." said Walker. This hasn’t been something Walker has been aiming towards her entire life. “I just started exercising five years ago," said Walker, “because I decided I needed to. and I kind of went overboard.” John Anderson, a spinning instructor at the Pennock Health and Wellness Center started the Triianders five years ago when he got a couple of people together from the fitness center to compete in an event in Traverse City with him. Today about 25 people are in the group. More information about the Trilanders can be received from their website at www.trilanders.org. “I love to bike." said Walker. Il’s her favorite part of the triathlons she participates in. “One of my goals, long term, is lo be in a bike race some day." That part of the triathlons wasn’t too lough to get into. Swimming was a little tougher. “I just learned to swim," said Walker. Before she joined the Trilanders five years ago she said she couldn’t swim the length of the pool at the fitness center. Not only that, but she added "I was a little afraid of water." "Everybody kept working with me. and the persistence paid off." Walker said she thoroughly enjoys her time with the Trilanders. “It’s such a great group. We’re a real close knit group. We hold each other up. It’s a great social activity." “The best thing out of it all has been the friends we’ve made doing something healthy.” Jean Walker poses with her National Champion plaque, which she won at the Muncie Endurathon USA Triathlon Long Course event Saturday July 12. Martisius has one more year to shine at GVSU by Brett Bremer Can we see instant replay on the call against Millen? Usually. I’m a rules guy. Traveling in basketball is traveling, and should be called. Hooking in hockey is hooking, and should be called. Pass interference in football is pass interference, and should be called...even if it’s on the offense. In life, business, and politics there are rules too, but there’s more room for discussion. There is that little gray area, or at least there should be. The NFL’s fine of Man Millen is one of those times where there should have been a little space for some thought. The NFL fined Matt Millen on Friday for not interviewing a minority for the Lions’ head coaching position. They fined him $200,000. Doesn’t it seem like only the Lions could be punished for making their best personnel move since the franchise signed a little running back out of Oklahoma State? The Lions actually saw what they wanted, what they need­ ed. and went out and got it It being Steve Mariucci. For that they’ve been fined. If ’ could ask Matt Millen one question it would be. “Why didn’t you call Denny Green? ’ Green was the choice du jour this offseason for being the token minority. Dallas wanted Bill Parcells. Dallas called Denny Green. Then called Bill Parcells and said the job is yours. Jacksonville did the same thing. The Jaguars hiring process worked out so well that I can’t even remember their coaches name right now. I won’t go into how San Francisco could have interviewed anyone and decided upon Dennis Erickson. Sure, he may have been turning around the Beavers at Oregon Stale, but last time I checked his NFL resume didn’t look too hot. It wasn’t as if Millen didn’t try to follow the rules. Word has it that he contacted a num­ ber of minority candidates, and they all said, “You're going to hire Mariucci. I’m not going to waste my time.” Then Millen did something awful. He told the truth, and said “Yep," and that was the end of those conversations. Couldn’t the Lions have talked their new assislant-to-the-assistant coach Bobby Williams into saying that he’d interviewed for the job. Or better yet. they could have actuaily have interviewed him just to put on a little show for the people in the league offices. That would be almost as bad as being racist enough not to interview a qualified minority candidate. The money isn’t the problem. Concessionaires probably drip $200,000 worth of Bud Light, popcorn, and Coca Cola in the aisles during football season at Ford Field. The prob­ lem is that the league has labeled the Lions as a biased group, when really all they were trying to be was a better football team for once. The GM job seems like it would be fun. if you just think about it as picking whatever players you want and trying to fit them in under the salary cap. then watching them play on Sundays. That is part of the job. but that’s not all of the job. You’ve gotta pick the coach loo. Players are out on the field. Players make their mistakes in front of everyone’s eyes, or pull off the great play there in front of everyone. It’s not so clear with coaches. There’s much more speculation. I don’t really know what it is that Steve Mariucci has that a minor­ ity candidate that we have never heard of doesn’t. Maybe it’s nothing, and the Lions should be punished. With the competitive nature of sports on the field, and the competitive nature of busi­ ness in the luxury suites 1 can’t imagine that anyone would take second best to spite anoth­ er race. Maybe I’m the ignorant one for thinking that it doesn’t happen. Hopefully, no one will drag them out in a couple months, or have any reason to. but good reasons for why the Lions season is going so bad arc already starting to pile up for those who might like to make excuses. Charles Rodgers is hurt and missing practice. He was supposed to be their big play guy. Az Hakim is back practicing, maybe he can be the big play guy he was supposed lo be last year. Plus, later everybody will be able to talk about how this whole ordeal with the fine was a distraction lo the team learning the new way of doing things under the new coach. Let’s hope we don’t get to that point this season. Let’s hope Mariucci was the best white, black, yellow, red. blue, or green man for the job. If he is. the team shouldn’t have any trou­ ble earning back that $200,000. (If they end up paying it.) If Mooch can do what he’s in Detroit to do I might even pay for a ticket to go to a game myself. Jean Walker said that the bike ride is her favorite portion of a triathlon, and someday she'd like to try just doing a bike race. Sports Editor Sometimes a performer just needs to find the right stage before stepping into the spot­ light. Justin Martisius played a year of baseball, a year of football, and a year of track at Hastings High School before graduating in the spring of 2000. "I never really found a sport that was right for me at Hastings," said Martisius. "probably because they didn’t have rowing." Martisius took to the sport instantly in his freshman season at Grand Valley State University. He ended his junior season this spring by helping the club's Men’s Varsity Four team tc a victory at the Dad Vail Championship«in Philadelphia. The Dad Vail Regatta is considered the National Championships for small colleges and univer­ sities. Martisius and his teammates rowed their way past 38 other teams in the heavyweight division to collect the third national title in the history of the Grand Valley program. The Dad Vail victory brought with it an Association Regatta in Camden, NJ. The “big” school championships. There they competed against traditional towing powers like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Washington, and Cal. The best of the best. “Cal recruits national team rowers from other countries," said Martisius. “Some of them had been to the 2000 Olympics.” “We were right next to Harvard (in the first heat)," said Martisius. “We ended up losing to them by half-a-second." It was the first time the team had been beat­ en all season. In the repechage race which followed, Martisius said it was a thrill to top the team from Michigan to move onto the semifinals. In the semi’s they finished sixth, then took a sixth in the petit final to place 12th overall in the nation. “It was a humbling experience," said Martisius. “Next year we hope to do a little better against them. Not 12th. To win medals, that would be the ultimate right there. There’s a lot of work to do to get that goal." Rowing has kept Martisius out east this summer. He’s spending the summer at the Pennsylvania Athletic Club, one of the most prestigious rowing schools there is. “You have to be willing to row hard for a whole summer," Martisius said of the camp. At the Penn A.C. crews are put together with Olympic potential. Martisius said he had “pipe dreams" of try­ ing out of the Olympics at the beginning of the summer. Now, he’s just working hard and enjoying the sport he loves. The 16 heavyweight rowers break into two See MARTISIUS, next p<e Grand Valley State University's Men's Heavyweight Four recieves the Thomas A. Curran Cup on the medal dock after winning the 2003 Dad Vail Championship in Philadelphia. Pa, (from left) Chad Jedlic (head coach at GVSU). Justin Lankheet (4seat), Justin Martisius (3seat), Sarah Veenema (coxswain). Matt Wells (2seat), Dane Gallagher (1seat) and two regatta officials. Justin Martisius and a teammate carry their vessel towards the banks of the Grand River in Grand Rapids as they prepare for another race with the Grand Valley State University dub team. The water was already calling Justin Martisius as he looked forward to his senior year at Hastings High School. He posed with his new kayak in one of his senior pictures. �Tl« Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 31. 2003 - Papa 11 Scottish soccer instructors share their favorite sport A young camper leans into a shot last Wednesday at Fish Hatchery Park during the AYSO sponsored Proexcel soccer camp which ran last week. Students o»' the game of soccer got a spe­ cial treat at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings last week. A pair of Scottish soccer players brought their love of the world’s favorite sport to groups of kids through the AYSO program. The instructors have almost as much fun at it as the kids do. **That’s why you do it," said Campbell Foggo, one of the instructors. “It’s why we’re here to get more kids playing soccer.” Nearly 50 kids took part in the two camps, a 12-and-under camp in the mornings and a 13 and 14-year-old camp in the evenings. Their goal was to make the game as fun as possible. ”We try to play as many games as we can.” said Foggo. Foggo. along with his partner Robbie McVey, said they like to tie their games in with the movie of the moment. "The kids are playing a game where tliey are just dribble along, and they think they’re playing a Star Wars game." “Using their lightsabers,” added McVey, "using their imaginations.” Foggo started doing this when he got out of college, and is in his fifth year as a Proexcel instructor. He lives full time in Chicago, when he’s not traveling around the country teaching the game of soccer. "It’s a free holiday." said McVey. "We just play soccer with the kids for a couple of hours.” For both, it was their first trip to Michigan. They spend a week in one place doing a camp, then pack up the car and drive to the next stop on the weekends. “We gel lo play and coach all week, then travel all weekend. It’s good fun.” said McVey. McVey said he has the choice of going home soon, or in a couple of months. With the fun he’s having and the places he has left to see. a trip back to Scotland will probably get to wait. The AYSO program has some oilier events coming up before its .fall season gets under way. There will be a goalie workshop August 9 in Jenison, and many other instructional coaching sessions coming up. AYSO area commissioner Robin Nichols can be reached at 948-8156 for any inquiries into the programs, for late registration for the fall season, and as always volunteers are wel­ come. Camp instructor Campbell Foggo shouts out the countdown as one student spins in a circle before running up and fir­ ing the ball at a blind folded goalie. Fall. Registration « It wasn’t hard for instructor Robbie McVey to find a few volunteers for a game at the end of camp last Wednesday. MARTISIUS, continued from previous page eight-man crews at the Penn A.C. Martisius is part of the second eight, which he said is “okay actually.” “The top eight are incredibly strong." Strength is only part of the equation to a successful rowing team. “We don't have as many big guys,” said Martisius. "The strong guys are killing them­ selves. but they don't row very well together. We row a lot better together as a team. Right now they beat us by about three seconds, but they should be beating us by about 30." The importance of the team working together is part of what drew Martisius to the sport. “You can't do anything on your own in this sport." said Martisius. "Putting together a team that works better together than anyone else is the only way you're gonna win." Martisius said he doesn’t exactly remen.ber what got him started during his freshman year at Grand Valley, but he’s glad he did. "It was an awesome decision. I’m so glad I found the sport of rowing.” “It’s the reason I stuck with Grand Valley,” said Martisius. “1 got hooked on the sport and kept coming back." Martisius will bring what he’s learned this summr back to the Grand Valley team in the fall for his senior season. “It’ll be my last year. I’ll be done rowing after that. I want to get everything out of it that 1 can." There may be room in the budget he said, for the Grand Valley Gub lo send a crew lo the Henry Royal Regatta in England next summer. That's just one of the things he's looking forward to. He wants to get another victory al Dad Vail. He wants to get another shot at the big boys. He wants to get the chance lo see all the friends he’s met this summer, one more time in races. At the Penn A.C. he’s had the chance lo meet many of his closest competitors, who he’d raced against during the season but never had the chance to meet. “I’ve got all kinds of friends I wouldn't know otherwise." Martisius said he and the rest of the Grand Valley team recruit actively on campus. "We bring the boats onto campus and pass flyers to everybody who'll make eye contact with us." Thai's not always enough. “We’ve got to get 'em down to the boat house and sit them down in a boat. They’ll either be booked of they won’t be.” He was hooked. Martisius found his spotlight when he sat down in that boat. 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The entire ordi­ 269-945-3512 nance appears below AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1-92 HASTINGS TOWNSHIP PENSION PLAN ORDI­ NANCE. An Ordinance to amend seaion 3 of the Pension Plan Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1 -92; and to pro­ vide an effective date for said amendment and to repeal parts of said Ordinance No. 1-92, m conflct herewith SECT1QN1 AMENDMENT TO SECTION.3..£ENS10N_ELAil_QflDlNANGE Amendment to Seaion 3 of the Hastings Charier Township Pension Plan Ordinance to include an employees who make $450 00 per year. The section shall read as follows: Sea>on 3 The annuity or pension plans created, established and contracted for under the Ordinance shall cover each person with the following classes of officers and employ­ ees All members of the Township Board. All Township employees whose compensation is more than $450.00 per year. Michael J. McPhillips and Amy McDowell Kuzava announce their professional association. SECHQNJ1 EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effea upon the date o' its publication following its adoption by the Hastings Township Board PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments concerning the proposed ordinance Will be received at the Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days pre- ced ng the aforesaid heanng. and wiH also be received at the time and place of said hearing. The Township Board reserves the nght to make changes m the proposed ordinance at or following said hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Hastings Charter Township wiH provide necessary, rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities attending the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Hastings Township Clerk of the need tor the same AH interested parties are mvited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in dis­ cussion upon the proposed Ordinance HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 885 River Road Hastings, Ml 49058 o«?»82 269-948-9690 We offer a full range of legal services, and representation including: • Personal Injury • Real Estate Planning • Divorce • Bankruptcy • Criminal and Drunk Driving I Evening and Saturday Appointments Available �Page 12 - Thursday. July 31. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Hastings dirt bike kid headed for Loretta Lynn’s in Tennessee DK soccer coach will teach defensive skills next week Delton Kellogg will be hosting it's second of two soccer camps for ninth through 12th graders next week. A defending skills camp runs from August 4 through August 6 from 5 p.m. ‘til 7:30 pin. A SIS fee pays for all three days of the camps. The camp will be instructed by Paul Harter, Delton Kellogg boys’ and girts’ varsity soccer coach, and will be held at the Delton Soccer Field on M-43 in Delton. The defending skills camp will focus on Tony Knop of Hastings recently sewed up a trophy at the Barry County Fair by winning races during the Motocross events, but that was just a tune up for bigger things ahead. Knop is set to take on the best competition in the 4-6 SS and 4-6 Junior classes at the Loretta Lynn Nationals in Hurricane Hills, Tenn., next week. “It’s a big honor. He’s worked for it,” said Tony’s mom Vicki Knop. Tony finished in the top 7 in both his area qualifier and lhe youth regional to earn a spot in the event. The six-year-old Tony has only been riding aggressive and passive challenging, marking, offside trapping, supporting, and more. The camp will include “short-side games" to give players an opportunity to use their skills in a game setting. Soccer is a game where all positions con­ tribute to the attack and to the defense, there­ fore. all players are encouraged to sttend both camps regardless of their preferred positions. An attacking skills camp was held this week. For further info, please e-mail coach Paul Harter at dkcoach@msn.com. bikes for two years. Only the 40 fastest kids in each age group get invited to this national event. The family was headed down to the event yesterday, lo get in on some of the fun festiv­ ities, and to get a few laps on the practice tracks. “There's all kinds of fun for the kids,” said Vicki, listing off events like softball and bas­ ketball contests with pro riders, golf cart dec­ orating contests, talent shows. Knop is scheduled to race Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Tony Knop takes to the air at the Barry County Fair. He's headed to Tennessee this weekend for the Loretta Lynn Nationals. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust In the matter of Edward M. McKeough Trust under Agreement dated October 31. 1996. Date of birth: 11/22/1928. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Edward M McKeough, who Hved at 1300 Yeddey Road, Hastings, Michigan died May 21, 2003 leaving the above trust entitled -EDWARD M. MCKEOUGH TRUST In full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent are notified that an ciaims against the decedent or against the Trust wil be forever barred unless presented to Patricia L McKeough. of 1300 Yeckley Road. Hastings. Michigan, successor Co­ Trustee of said Trust, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. July 24, 2003 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-3495 Patricia McKeough 1300 Yeddey Road Hastings, Ml 49058 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This Wm to a colKtor awmpMno to coIki a dabt Any IrtonnaSon obtaKad wa ba uaad tor Ma purpoae. if you at In *e MKary. ptaaaa contact our otlca at toe number ksted batow. MORTGAGE SALE - Default tea been made in toe concMona of a oartaei mortgage made by. Rubart F. Ptoogor, Jr- A Single Men lo Amertquaat Mortgage Company, a Dttoiian Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 7, 2002 and racorded February SB. 2002 Document No. 1879817 Barry County Records, Mtotegan on which mortgage Ibero to claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the oum of Eighty Bowen Thousand Rvo Hundred RRy-Threo OoHora and ThirtyEght Cento (SS7,56X38) inctadtag internet 10% por annum. Under too power of sole contained in end mortgage and too statute in such caaa made and provided, nodoo to here­ by given toot said mortgage wto bo loreciooed by a eaie cf too mortgaged prumtooe. or come pert of them, at pubfc venue, at too Barry County Comtoouae in IteeBnga. Ml at 100PM on ThurwMv Xiyt 21 MM Said promtoee are ■dueled In CRy of HaaSaga. Barry County, Mtohigan. vtd are described aa: Lot 3. Block 10, MJ. Kanftetde addteon to tee City; tormrty Wage of HoeBnga, Bony County. Mtohigan aooordtog to the Plat thereof. Commonly known as <20 E Grand, Hoedngo Ml 4B088 The redemption period ehol bo 8 monB* from too date of ouch eaie. untoaa Cetorrranod abandoned in accordance wtto 1948CL 000 3241a, in which caaa toe redemption period aha! bo 30 days from too date of ouch aate. Dated: Adv 15-2003 AmadOMSriJAxtosotDomaax . _ Rotesteo & Associate*, P.C. 36150 Dooutodr* Rd. Sts BIO Storting Heights. Ml 48810 . (586) 795-4400 Ext 127 Our He No: 03-15843 Futr7/17-W14 Mortgagee Attorney*' ______ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate At f NO. 2003-23752-DE Estate of ERMINE M. BROWN. Deceased. Date of birth: 3/23/49. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO The CREDITORS: Midnight madness to mark start of HHS football season decedent. Ermine M. Brown, who lived at 920 Greenwood St. MrtdteviHe, Mtohigan died June 14, 2003 Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate wi4 be forever barred unless presented to Bobby J. Brown, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative, or to both .be probate court at 220 W. Court St, Hastings and the named/pcoposed per­ sonal representatives within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. July 18, 2003 WMam M. Doherty (P41960) 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 269/945-9596 Bobby J. Brown 920 Greenwood St MtodtovHte, Ml 40333 269/795-9325 (7/31) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD JULY 9,2003 Al Board Members present. Approved agenda. Committee reports received. Approved purchase of assessor manuals. Authorized Supervisor to purchase 3 filo cabi­ nets. Approved motion to correct salary schedule Payment of vouchers approved. June Doctor, Clerk Attested to by: om»mo Robert Mack, Supervisor NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wil conduct a pubic hear­ ing tor the toftowt. g: Caaa Number V-27-2003 Tommy and Joan Schwencar. Location: 11934 8. M-37 Hwy., in Section 9 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to alow tor the outdoor storage of produces) associated with a home occupation (Section 4.20 Home Occupations The boys in Blue and Gold will soon be strapping cn the football pads, maybe sooner than anyone else. For the second straight year varsity head coach Kyle DeHom has decided that the Saxons will try and get a jump on the compe­ tition and on the team building process by holding a midnight practice on die first day that practices can begin. The bright lights will once again blare down on Johnson Field, from H:30 Sunday Aug. 10 until about 1 a.m. Monday Aug. 11. The community is invited to watch the Saxons run through their first drills of the fall. The Saxons did the same thing to start last reason. “The kids wanted to do it .'gain,” said DeHom. “and have some fun before we real­ ly gel going." The night ends with some team building activities after the practice, then the players camp out over night before getting up bright and early the next day for another practice session. “We’ll gel into the nuts and bolts of the offense and the defense Tuesday on the foot­ ball field." said DeHSm. Games get going* right away for the Saxons, with two home contests to open the season. Hastings hosts their annual show­ down with Lakewood on Thursday August 28. and then takes on Wayland on September 5. Preseason testing for player* begins August 4 at 6 p.m. in the high school weight room, and there will be an equipment meet­ ing on the August 7, both beginning at 6 pjn. A parents meeting and ice cream social will be held August 8 al 6:30 p.m. Hastings boys Tony Knop and Nick Adams pose with their trophies after a suc­ cessful evening of racing at the Barry County Fair. In the July 24 Banner Adams was incorrectly identified as Brandon Mann in a Motocross photo. NE Barry County wheat harvest good this year by Helen Mudry Writer The wheat harvest in northeast Barry County is nearly complete and local farmers report this is the best crop in years. Tim Brodbeck from Woodbury Grains said the harvest is later than usual because of the rains, but yield is great. He said the end of June is the earliest he remembers combining wheat. The end of July is the latest. - B-C 5-6), in the AR zoning district. Caaa Number V-28-2003 Don Rlbbte Location: 11751 Marsh Road, in Section 5 of OrangavMe Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 5x14ft addition with a front yard set beck of 1.9-ft from thb road right of way (the minimum is 50-ft), onto an existing home that is too dose to the side yard (4.1­ ft), the minimum is 6-ft; in the RL-1 zoning district. Caso Number V-29-2003 Troy and Anno Location: 4035 Guy Rd., in Section 2 of Maple ntSRBMffiADECT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ 'S TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAPOF OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUTPOSE. .PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW f YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Grove Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x24-ft attached garage too dose to the road right of way (40-ft). the minimum is 50-ft, in the A zoning district Caso No. V-30-2003 Christine Couch Hter (applicant); Berbers Couch (property owner). Location: 1778 S M-37 Hwy., in Section 20 of Acceptance Hastings Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 7.2x12.05-8 2-story addition and a 9.3x20.05-ft 1story addition onto an existing home that is too Corporation, mortgagee, dated May 12. 1997 anc dose to the road right of way (25.2-ft), the minimum recorded May 20. 1997 in Uber 684, Page 980 is 75-ft; in the C-1 zoning district. Case Number V-31-2003 BUI Default he* boon made in the conditions of t mortgage made by Ronald D. Weds, Jr., anc Cynthia M Wefts, to Pioneer Ba. ry County Records. S«d mortgage is now hek by GMAC Mortgage by assignment dated anc ^Locstforu 4278 Joy Rd., in and Sharon Section 6 of recorded on June 21. 2001 in Uber 106. Page 1835. Barry County Records. There is claimed k be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundrec Forty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighteen anc 1/100 Dollars ($145,318.01) including interest a the rate of 8.375% por annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage wH tx foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, o some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barr) County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County Michigan at 1W p.m. on September 4,2003 The promises are located in the City of Delton Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Parcel Southwest 1/4 section 16, Town 1 North Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 6x24ft A 1.1-x9 9-fi & 1x4 9-ft addition onto an existing home that is too dose to the side tot line (6_2-ft). the minimum is 8-ft in the RM zoning district. Meeting Dote: August 12, 2003. Timo: 7 JO pun. <*tece: Community Room in the Courts A Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Mtohigan. Site inspection of the above described prapertyfies) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present her viewt upon an appeal either vorbaly or in writing wil be Range 9 West, begmnng point East and West Hnc given the opportunity to be hoard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may bo 4860 62 feet. West of East 1/4 post, thence Soutt mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (269) 1321.57 feet, thence West 352.13 feet, thena 948-4620. The variance appticatKXi(s) is/are available for North 1321.59 toot thence East 344 2 feet to poin of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months :ron the date of such sale, unless the property is deter mined abandoned in accordance with MCLZ §600 3241a. in which case the redemption perioc public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 48068 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for fur­ dosing mortgagee can resand the sale in the even ther information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux4iary aids »nd services, such as signers for the a 3rd party buys the properly and there is a simul hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ taneous resolution with the borrower Dated July 31. 2003 als being considered at the meeting, to individuals shaH be 30 days from the date of the sale The fore ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor GMAC Mortgage. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 with disabilities at the meetmg/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals wtth disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown/County Administrator, 220 West Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 280 0393 Caledonia Fanners Elevator will be sending more than 18 rail cars of wheat to South Carolina. - Pub: 7/31 - 8/28 State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, (269) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith, Barry County Clerk (7/31) The last of the wheat is being combined on Woodland Road. In spite of the damp weather, there has been no sprouting and no vomit toxins. Vomit toxin is a spore than can infect a wheat crop, making it unfit for human consumption. The toxins this year are negligible. “We have taken twice as much wheat as last year," he said. "Yields have been 60 to 80 bushels an acre. The weather has been great with the exception of one narrow strip of hail that hit south of Woodland.” Marty Kretovic of Caledonia Farmer* Elevator in Lake Odessa said he has farmers reporting 60 to 90 bushel* an acre where in previous year* it would be 40 to 50. The wheal has been coming in a little moist, though, and requires some drying. This year, Caledonia will be shipping more than 18 rail cars of wheat to southern states. The weather in the nation’s mid-sections have been dry and producers have contracted with Michigan farmers to supply their needs. This is the fist time Kretovic can remember using rail car for wheat The market price for wheat is running about $3.17 for red wheat arid $3.12 for white. Red wheat is the predominant variety grown in this area. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 31. 2003 - Page 13 COUNCIL, continued from front page “I'yc lived all over the world with the Navy," Hentschel said. “But I was assigned to live there. I choose to move to Hastings and be part of the community. We moved here in 1999, which had been a drcam of ours for years." “If you want to see how America was made, these are the cities that made America great not the big cities like Detroit or Chicago,** Hentschel said. "You can leave the door open, have people come in and not get ripped off. Kids can walk around in safety." He said the city has a good, active fire department with volunteers. He praised the city for its features, such as being the county seat with a “gorgeous" court house, a new city hall, three grocery stores and a new pool and senior center. Alio, be said the July 4 storm devastated lyden Park and within a week it was cleaned up and looked pretty again. And when trees are bad in Hastings, he said they are not just cut down but replanted again. “Hastings is located in the center of the known universe,” he said. "It’s in the center of four major cities and we don’t have the dis­ advantages of the larger cities like traffic, more crime, pollution. But we have access to their advantages." Our elected officials care about it’s people and how it looks, he said. “My vision for Hastings is one of a pro­ gressive city keeping pace with the times, but still keeping the "small" town values and tra­ ditions," Hentschel said. “Having a balance between growth and services is critical to keeping a viable community, which will meet our needs now and for future generations.” Hentschel was raised in Rensselaer. Ind., where he graduated from high school and joined the Navy. He was bom in Wittenburg, Germany, and immigrated to America when he was 6 years old. His wife grew up in Nashville and was in the Navy as well when they met in Memphis. They have two tdult children. Rachelle and Wolfram, and two grandchildren, Rachelle and James Jones. He retired from the Navy afier 21 years of service. He served as hospital corpsman and retired as a senior chief. Throughout his employment, the Navy assigned him to Sicily, Germantown, Md, Great Lakes, DI., Guam, Memphis, Tenn., San biego, Calif., and Bremerton. Wis. After the Navy, Hentschel worked as a sys­ tems analyst for Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. He has completed some college. His community activities include member of the liturgical committee at St. Rose, Eucharist minister on Sundays, team mem­ bers of a marriage encounter weekend, med­ ical advisor to a Boy Scout Troop in California and fellow of Saint Joseph’s College in Indiana. Ted Bustance is a life-long resident of Hastings — bom and raised in the city. He graduated from Hastings High School and worked at various businesses like Barry County Lumber before retiring from a 2(iycar career at EW. Bliss. He held various positions, such as engineer, salesman, planner and purchasing agent. And he completed a two-year degree at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. He said the city has to be much more frugal with the dollars and spend it wisely. He wants to look at the fee structure. "I’m very interested in city, county and stale government,” Bustance said. “My posi­ tions are conservative; I’m a frugal person. I know we’re in difficult times with money. I want to be sure every cent is spent wisely. Bustance said he plans on speaking up on the council and offering his input if elected. “I would never vote to close a through street downtown.” he said. “And I was against losing the city tax base from the recently relo­ cated Health Department and Barry County Commission of Aging. Bustance said be is willing to make deci­ sions for First Ward residents and he has the skill to make good decisions. For example, he said, he started the Barry County Transit and developed a five-year plan for the bus system, which services the city and the county. "It’s the first self supported transit system Share the moments Share the life. in the state,” Bustance said. “Nothing was here. I hired people, procured a building. “At the time, around 1980, 90 percent of the community was against it because they thought they’d have to pay for it," he said. “So I had to go around and talk to all the civic and church groups to convince them other­ wise." He said the state gasoline tax pays for the buses. “It’s great for senior citizens getting to doc­ tor’s,” Bustance said. Bustance recommended councilman Joe Bleam to succeed him as transportation man­ ager of the transit system. “Joe’s done a great job for the county." Bustance said. “I’m a good judge of a per­ son’s character.” Bustance said one of his own greatest qual­ ities is his thoroughness and interest of facts and figures along with aggressiveness. “I’m able to devote all my time to the coun­ cil because 1 have been on medical disability for a number of years," he said. Bustance wife is Susan, who works for Kascadc Engineering. His son, Scott, is employed by the Barry County Road Commission. In the Second Ward. Dorothy Hawkins, who was appointed last fall lo succeed her late husband, Harold Hawkins, will seek elec­ tion to the council seat, as will Kim Townsend. In the Third Ward, Michelle Kiernan is being challenged by Donald Bowers. And Donald Tubbs is the sole candidate running in the Fourth Ward. Two seats on the Board of Review will expire at the end of this year. Incumbents Randoulph Tcegardin and Richard Heath will run again. No one filed to challenge them. Mayor Pro Tern Robert May and Councilman Barry Wood are seeking election for the office of mayor. Current Mayor Frank Campbell announced earlier this year that he will retire at the end of this year after serving for eight years in the post and more than 20 years on the council. Wood was first elected to City Council in 1995 and re-elected in 1999. He has been active on the City-County Airport Board while serving on the council. May served as mayor pro-tern the past two years. He was appointed to his council seat in 1992. He was re-elected in 1993, 1997 and 2001. City council offices are four-year terms, as is liic office of mayor and board of review seals. Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION THIS RRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DFBT ANY HFORMATKW USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defauft « been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven A Hitchcock , a married man (original mortgagors) to Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, me.. Assignee by on assign­ due it the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT by Bankers Trust Company of Catoomia. NA. as ment dated September 1. 2002. which was record­ FORTY-FOUR AND 35/100 dollars ($63,844.35), AND 94/100 dollars ($68,858.94). including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby g.ven that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ or some 'part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1 00 gage and the statute in such oase made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will p.m., on September 4,2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described ed on November 15,2002, in Document #1091643, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the su m of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED Records. from the date of such sale. Dated: July 31. 2003 the date of such sale, unless toe property to deter­ SPECIALTY PAPERS SEE OUR HUGE SELECTION OF COLORS & SPECIAL TEXTURES CHECK OUR PRICES' 3® Check out ill our Special Services: • Big Prints & Posters • Folding & Laminating •Collating Cntom Rubber Stamps Plastic Blidag and merai 1351 N. Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 (f)e rf* OPEN MON - FBI 8:30 ■ 6.-00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 shaN be 30 days from the date of toe sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate In toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 taneous SteaMton wMh the borrower. Dated: Jufy31,»O3 ---------------- File #200323697 Team X ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for UCFC Loan Trust 1997-C, created 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 46025 File #200323281 Team J TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED. FOR THAI PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR QFHCE.AITHEDUM­ BERBELOWIFYOUARE INACTIVEMILITARY DUTY. (7/31 HBS1) Ine of too Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 959 feet, toence North parallel with toe East Uno of too Northwest fractional IM of said section 44 loot; thence East paraBe: wtth too South Ine of too Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 296 feet; thence South along too East fino of toe Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from toe date of such sale, unless too property is determined abandoned too event a 3rd party buys too properly and there is a Mmuttenoous resolution wito too borrower Dated: July 17. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC ASomays for FiagsUr Bank. FSB. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rio No. 267 0102 MCLA Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Te®gr?oh Road. Suite 200 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING in accordance wtth MCLA >8003241a. m wNch case toe redemption period ahal bo 30 days from toe date of toe sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sale in BLACK & WHITE OH TULL COLOR accordance with Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors awd-eoction 196 teat; toence East peraM with toe South COPIES in abandoned §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of September 1, 1997. among Banters fractional IM of said section 1255 foot; toence North parsM wtth toe East line of the Northwest fra^tontf 1/4 of ________________________ Join the club & Save! The redemption period shall be 8 months from mined FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 0M23814 That part of toe South 1/2 of toe South 1/2 of the Northwest fractional IM of section 29. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as follows: Beginning at toe Southeast comer of toe Northwest fractional IM of said section; thence West along too South fine of the Northwest J Lot 15. Ammon Eaton Addition to toe City of Team X (248) 593-1302 Team J (248)593-1311 Troll A Trott. P.C. MkMgan at 1 DO pm on August 21. 2003 The premises ate located in toe City of Deton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: —■2— The premises are located in the City of Hastings, which case the redemption i»enod shaH be 30 days gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Cl°8 CARD Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on September 4,2003. doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in that toe mortgage wto be forectoeed by a sale of toe mort­ GET 8X10 $>195 ENLARGEMENTS MMrurMurrurniocEsaK County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County, 14 Rods; thence South 4 Rods; thence West 14 2002 and recorded Julv 22, 2002 in document number 1064164. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Ragstar Bank. FSB by assignment dated June 18. 2002 and recorded on July 22. 2002 in document number 1064165, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Saty-N ne Thousand Seven and 79/100 Dotero ($98,007.79) indudtag Merest at toe rate of 8% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in toe mortgage and toe statotesof toe Stete of Mkhigan. notice is hereby given 99c some part of them, at pubic venue a! the Barry Hastings in the center of the highway; thence East DetauM has been made In the conditions of a mortgage 35mm or APS notice is hereby given that the mortgage wffl bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or es the highway running from Battle Creek to made by Ronald Hyan and Coteae Hyatt. Ns wd® to American EBte Financial, Inc., mortgagee, dated June 13. Double Prints per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Mtahigan. of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 8 West cross­ MlEBMJSAD£BI233UJECTQBAIIEMEnNG_ID. COLLECT A DEBT ANY WTOWMADON QBTAMED ■iwiammwwnif KFMfcnN Ml ($68,102.32) including interest at the rate of 925% Plats. Barry County which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: .Wy 31,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: V INCLUDES INDEX PRINT M Bany County Register of Deeds. There is claimed Hastings, as recorded in Uber 2. Page(s) 15 of The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from SINGLE SET by assignment submitted to and recorded by the to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sbrty-Elght Thousand Ono Hundred Two md 32/100 DoMars the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ IACLQL03_Q£B£LALIHEJflJMB£Rjl£LQWJEYQM 2S EXPOSURE recorded June 25, 1997 in Liber 699, Page 618, Barry County, Michigan, and are described ar the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ APS Processing as: Lot 1. Block of H J Kenfieid Addition to the Qty. Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 19.1997 and Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from doned in accordance w«th MCLA 600.3241a. in MW ONLY 1, 2001, and recorded on June 11, 2001 in Liber 1061272 on Page 1-14 in Barry County Records, rights of survivorship, to United Companies Lendng formally Village of Hastings, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 9. Rods; thence North 4 Rods to the place of begin­ INCLUDES INDEX PRINT mortgage made by Elizabeth C. Moore and Franklin H. Moore, wile and husband, font tenants with County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 24, 1999, and recorded on February 25. ’999 in Document # 1025687. Barry ning, Barry County Records 24 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET YOU ARE WACTTVF Broadmoor Financial Services. Said premises are situated in CITY OF DOWL­ ING, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 7 Rods South of where the North fine Capture the moments on film! Bring your film for processing to... the conditions of a mortgage made by George Reptogle and Jessica A Replogfe, husband and POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1D0 PM. on September 4. 2003. It DOES make a difference who processes your film. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in . Pub: 7/17-8/14 Default has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Barbara J Kerns. a single woman, to Delta Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 17, 2000 and recorded March 21, 2000 to document number 1042281, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Weis Fargo Bank Mfrmesota. N.A.. as Trustee for Delta Funding Home Equity Loen Trust 2000-1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine and 64/100 Dollars ($61,889.64) including interest at the rate of 9.09% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO pm. on August 21, 2003 The premises are located in the City of Plainwell. Barry County. Michigan, and arc described as: A Parcel o» land in the Southeast Quarter of section 31. Town 2 Noth. Range 10 West described as: Begin.-.inf, a; a given point designated by a stake driven in the Northeast comer of a small triangular piece of land cor aining the frame cottage and out building occupied tor many years by David Boniface and Fanny Boniface, thence Northwest 184 feet to comer point. Being the Northwest comer at the trian­ gular piece of land, thence South 225 feet along the boundary line fence, between Robert Kelley and this described property to highway, thence Northwest 200 feet along highway in front of house and tot to place of beginning, this forming a triangular piece of ground approximately 1/2 acre, more of less. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, being more accu­ rately described by survey as foltows; Commencing at the South 1/8 post ol the Northwest Quarter of sec­ tion 31. Town 2 North. Range 10 west, thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest quarter 790.67 feet to the Centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description, thence North 45 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds East on lhe center­ line of Marsh Road 207 77 feet, thence North 86 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds west 172.91 feet to the North and South 1/8 line of Northwest quarter, thence South 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds East on said 1/8 line 215.98 feet to the place of beginning. Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest quarter of section 31. Town 2 North. Range 10 west, thence North E degrees 33 minutes 05 sec­ onds West on the North and South 1/8 line Northwest quarter 790 67 feet to the centerline of fZarsh Road and the place of beginning of this description thence continuing North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on said North and South 1/8 line 215.90 feet, thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds west 17.09 feet, thence South 35 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds West 140 05 feet thenca South 44 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds East 152.32 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated July 17. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A. as Trustee for Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1, As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 189 2895 Pub: 7/17 - 8/14 Trust Company of California. NA. as. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 199.0776 Pub: 7/Ti - V28 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AnafTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BB,QWF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MQBIGAGESALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Rhodes and Shannon M. Rhodes, his wife, to National City Mortgage Services^ompany, mortgagee, dated July 2, 1999 and recorded July 7, 1999 in document number 1032203. Barry County Records. Said mortgage to now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ny assignment dated December 18, 2000 and recorded on April 2. 2001 in document number 1057558, Barry County Records. Tnara to claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Seven and 62/100 Doners ($62,947.82) including interest at the rate of 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice to hereby given that the mortgage wii be foreclosed by a sale of ths mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry Cou nty Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on August 7, 2003 The premises are located in toe Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as . Beginning at the East 1/4 post of section 27. Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 87 degrees 14 minutes 21 seconds West, along the East and West 1/4 ine of said section 27. a dtotance of 664.55 feet; thence North 02 degrees 22 minutes 01 seconds West along the West ins of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said section 27, a distance of 1335.21 foot tithe Noth line of said Southeast 1 /4 of the Northeast 114 at said section; thence North 87dogroas 34 minutes 45 seconds East along said North line, 205.17 test; thence South 02 degrees 20 minutes 09 seconds East. 284.00 teat; thence North 87 degrees 34 min­ utes 45 seconds East, 460.14 teat to the East Ine of said section 27; thence South along said East seconds Line, 1047.27 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Subtec! to existing roadway easement for Hutchinson Road on the East and Hickory Road on the South. Subject to Easements, Reservations, Restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul tanenus resolutior. with the borrower. Dated: Juty3,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ate No 200 0396 Pub: 7/3 - 7/31 �Page 14 - Thursday. July 31. 2003 - The Hastings Banner largest living family’ in county gathers for reunion Richard Bowman, author of the family history book, and his wife Marilyn, pick up fin­ ished copies of the book at J-Ad Graphics in Hastings. In this 1928 photo, the Bowmans are pictured (back row, from left): Barbara, Bob. Dorothy, Don. Bernice. Claude, Gladys; (mid­ dle row) Jack. LaVeme. mother Reda, father Benjamin, Bill, Caryl; (front row) Richard. Keith, Ethel and Chester. ADT SECURITY SERVICES Home or Business • Burglary • Fire • Carbon Monoxide . $ 0 Down / 10%-20% Off Homeowner Insurance For Free Review Call Jeff Storrs 616-698-0292 X-31 JStorrs@ADT.com EMT CLASS There is an EMT class being planned to start in October 2003, at the new Nashville Ambulance training center (pending state approval). We are asking for anyone interested to call or write us so that we can get an idea what the needs of the students are. how many students, whether week nights or Saturday class works best etc. Please call 517-852-9385 or 5 17-852-9661 or send let­ ter to Nashville Ambulance PO Box 280, Nashville MI. 49073. As in the recent paper there is a petition going around to improve the safety of the Three Bridges Intersection in Nashville. 073IJMS Michigan We have requested copies of accidents that have occurred at that intersection and were told we have to have mines of those involved in the accidents in order for us to get the information. If you have been involved or know names of those w ho have could you rail and kt us know so we can get records to take to Lansing when we take the petition in. In addition the TV news stations have been ask to do a story on the comer and if you are ok with it we will give them names and addresses so they can come to you for your story. We have to get this done!!! Our children and Grandchildren are counting on us! Herb Andler 517-852-9743 ZO456 hCTbffbuggY.com HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP ...will lake bids on the purchase of a 1/2 acre parcel of land located at approximately 1900 Center Road. Hastings. MI (the site of the former township hall). For more information and a complete description please call 269-948-9690. All bids should be scaled and delivered or mailed to: "Center Road Parcel” AMERICAN LEGION Hastings Charter Township 325 5. Church, Hastings, Mich. Hastings, Ml 49058 AU-YOV-CANiAT Chictai & Fish Th* deadline for bids is 7:00 pm on August 12, 2003 and bids Saflopwf 8oMdm, CoMnr, Dessert thereafter. August 1, 2003 5-7:30 885 River Road will be opened at the Board meeting that starts immediately Hastings Charter Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Q5SISM0 Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates, P.C. Is a debt coHector and we ere attempting to collect a debt and any Irdormatton obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been rr.xte in the conditions of a mortgage made by BUCKLEY R. EYE. A SINGLE MAN AND APRIL M HARD. A SIN­ GLE WOMAN. AS JOINT TENANTS WTTH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, to GEHRKE MORT­ GAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORA­ TION. Mortgagee, dated June 22. 2001. and recorded on June 28. 2001, as Instrument No. 1062193 BARRY County Records. Michigan, as assigned by satd mortgage to ABN AMRO MORT­ GAGE GROUP. INC., by an assignment dated June 22. 2001. and recorded on June 28, 2001, as Instrument No. 1062194 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of eighty two thou sand one hundred seventy six and 72/100 Dollars ($82,178.72). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue. at the Bany County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m. on August 21, 2003. Said premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF LOT 1. BLOCK 7. OF BENNETT AND KENFIELDS ADDITION TO THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 3u oays from the date of such sale. DATED: July 17. 2003 ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP. INC Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 09523847 Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER S SQhNWEfiMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C.1S ADEBTJLQLLECTQRAriEMPnNGTO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE QaTAlMYflLLBEJJSED fOR THAI PURPQSE. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Pt FASf CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (2481539- PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE 7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: David M Silver, a single man. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. C’MERS’), solely as NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgage, dated August 30. 2002. and recorded on September 4, 2002, in Instrument No. 1086792, on page 1, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THREE THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED SiXTY EIGHT AND 69/100 DOLLARS ($83.768 66). including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ tected. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 100 o'clock p.m., on August 7.2003. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: • . BEGINNING AT A POINT 30 FEET NORTH OF A POINT WHERE THE CENTER OF STATE STREET INTERSECTS THE CENTER OF REED STREET. THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF REED STREET 137 FEET. THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH STATE STREET 58 FEET. THENCE WEST 14 FEET. THENCE NORTH 59 5 FEET. THENCE EAST 151 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 117 5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF. 08-052-002-000-020-0 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH oe 30 days from ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defauft has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Neal F. Etott and Michelle Elliott . his wife (original mort­ gagors) to National City Mortgage Services Co.. Mortgagee. dated November 26,2001. and record­ ed on December 4, 2001 in Document# 1070728, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum or NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 24/100 dollars ($84,770.24). including .merest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made end pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1OO PM. on August 28. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Units 3 and 4. Guernsey Highlands, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorder in Liber 636, on Page 592: and First Amendment recorded in Uber 668, on Page 222; and Second Amendment recorded in Document No. 1002532 Together with nghts m general common elements and in limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 mor.th(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days the date of such sate. Dated: June 25. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systenis, Inc,, ('MERS"), solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns Exchange Financial Corporation from the date of such sate Mortgagee PETER M 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Htfls. Michigan 48334 Dated July 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors Fite # 200323065 (7/31) Team F aersm (7/24H8/14) by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Members and descendants of a family known as the “largest living family” in Bany County during the mid-1900s are gathering for a family reunion this Sunday at Chariton Park. Only two of the 15 children of the late Benjamin and Reda Bowman, who comprised that original largest family, survive. They are Ethel Wiesenhofer, 84, of Middleville, and Richard, 80, of Lansing. The couple's deceased children and the years of their births are Caryl, bom in 1902; Dorothy, 1904; Claude, 1905; Bernice, 1907; Donald, 1909; Gladys. 1910; LaVeme, 1912; Barbara, 1914; Curtis (Jack), 1916; Robert, 1917; Keith, 1921, Chester, 1925; and William, 1927. The 13th sibling of the clan and a 1940 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, Richard Bowman has embarked on an exten­ sive project, with the help of relatives, to compile information about his siblings and parents and written a family history book. Titled “A Portrait of the Benjamin & Reda Bowman Family.” it was recently published at J-Ad Graphics in Hastings. So, in addition to looking forward to seeing family members at the reunion, he’s excited to make the book available to them. The Hastings Banner featured a story and photo of the family in its Aug. 7,1978 edition and called (he Bowmans “the largest living” county family at that time. The average longevity of the 13 deceased children is 80-plus years. Several survived accidents and diseases such as scarict fever and rheumatism that were prevalent in the times and other tribula­ tions. One was struck by lightening an. i lived to tell about it. Richard calls his book a glimpse of a strug­ gling family of 15 children, but notes his par­ ents’ strong parenting style resulted in a fam­ ily wifi* success stories. For laitance, Dorothy, salutatorian of the Hastings High School Class of 1919. became a bookkeeper and later co-owner of Rouser Drug Stores. Bernice was co-owner of Stimson Hospital and had a distinguished career of 48 years of nursing and service to the Eaton Rapids community. Both were tout­ ed for their achievements by the Lansing State Journal. “Dorothy was one of the keys of our fami­ ly," he said. Richard was plant manager and assistant general manager of Lindell Drop Forge Co. in Lansing and president of Missaukee Die and Tool Company and a consultant for two forge plants before retiring at age 62 in 1985. Ethel, a 1937 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, retired in 1976 from Viking Crap, in Hastings after more than 17 years of service. Their parents were married Aug. 6,1901 in Caledonia. Fur their first three years of wed­ ded life, Ben and Reda lived with his parents, Wendell C. and Barbara Bowman, at 2397 100th St. in Caledonia. Her parents also lived on the same street. Richard’s parents moved to a rental home in Freeport after the birth of their second child. Later, they moved to Irving, also in Bany County. In 1912, they purchased a nine-room “ideal” farm house west of Hastings on M-37 with 155 acres bordering on the Thomapple River, where the kids learned to swim. (Later. Richard's sister Ethel and husband Elmer Wiesenhofer became the owners). A farmer in his early years of marriage, Benjamin punctured a lung as a result of a fall from a scaffold in the bam. Eventually, he switched careers due to shortness of breath He became a salesman for Minnesota Mutual Life insurance and later was offered the posi­ tion of Justice of the Peace in Rutland Township and served in that post for 27 years. “He soon became very well known throughout Barry County and was called upon whenever it was deemed best to have an out-of-town justice hear a case, instead of having a trial in Municipal Court. He also served as an alternate for Judge Adelbert Courtright in frequent municipal court cases,” Richard said of his father. Though his father only completed four grades of school, he studied “a complete set of law books while the children were young.” Richard said. His father died in 1945 and his mother passed away in 1947. A brief synopsis of information about the other Bowman children follows: All 15 had lengthy years of service with the same employer. Caryl and LaVeme both worked at E.W. Bliss in Hastings. Gladys, a 1927 graduate of Hastings High School, was secretary to the executive direc­ tor of the Michigan Licensed Practical Nurses Association and later was office manager and acting executive director. Association mem­ bers never forgot hew she saved the group when the Internal Re 'enue Service wanted to close the doors for vm-payment of taxes. Gladys loaned the needed funds to the Association and personally guaranteed the IRS that the situation wouldn’t happen again as long as she was working there. She received a tribute upon retirement She was a whiz in the kitchen, too, baking thousands of Christmas cookies each year for her church, school, family and friends, Richard said. During the school year, because the family didn't have a car and there were no school buses, Gladys lived in Hastings with the prominent David Goodyear family, owner of Goodyear Hardware Store. Sister Barbara also lived with the Goodyears and graduated from Hastings High in 1931. She worked as a secretary in an ele­ mentary school in Lansing. Donald was in charge of shipping and receiving ai the same Lansing company as Richard worked. Donald and Robert were members of the Moose Lodge in Hastings and were known for their local fishing expertise, alo-g two other brothers. Robert worked for White Products for a short time. Keith was quality control manager at the same firm where Richard was employed. At the former one-room Chidester School near Hastings, there were 19 pupils in 1922 and six were Bowmans. Eleven of the Bowman children attended that school over the years. “Brother Jack was well known in Hastings and one of the most liked individuals I ever knew,” Richard said in an interview. Jack worked 22 years al White Products Corp, (now Bradford White) and for a time at E.W. Bliss. Brother Claude worked al White in addi­ tion to the Bookcase Co. Chester worked for the Department of the Army and received numerous commenda­ tions. William, the baby of the family, was regional credit manager of 11 western states for the Carnation Milk Co. in California. He had a second career selling life insurance. Prior to chronicling the family’s history, Richard said he had never seen his parents’ marriage certificate or the “autograph" in a “wedding book" by the pastor who married them. The words of the Rev. J A. Blickenstaff were a major factor in Richard’s decision to write the book, which is dedicated to his par­ ents. Those words to his parents were: “Seek for the things that make for Eternal Happiness.” While writing the chapters about his 14 siblings and himself, Richard said it became clear that his parents followed the pastor’s advice and “were richly blessed in doing so." He said his parents always strived to put God’s word into action. They had strict household rules rnd guide­ lines to teach the children “proper work ethics,” Richard said, such as “build up a good reputation, because it will be the best thing you ever possess." They really did a good job of leaching us hard work, honesty...," he said of his parents. With a Mennonite background and lifelong church membership, his parents “fully real­ ized the importance of our family being intro­ duced to the saving power of our Lord Jesus Christ at an early age,” he said in the book. “It was said that Ben Bowman knew the Bible inside and out." The family parlor, with a second-hand piano, became a music center where the chil­ dren learned "of God’s word through the singing of hymns on a daily bases, as well as patriotic songs of the time. The boys even sang while milking cows in the morning and evening. “It became obvious to me at a young age that the music center was creating a care and share theme within our family,” Richard said. See FAMILY, page 17 �The Haskngs Banner — Thuraday. July 31,2003 — Page 15 Demo derby thrills run in the family by Helen Mudry • Staff Writer Some m»y call it a "death wish" but William Brandt. Jr. of Woodbury calls demo­ lition derby just plain fun. He has recently won heats al the Bany County Fair and the Ionia County Fair. Brandt graduated from Lakewood in 1999. He lived in St. Ignace for awhile and has moved back to the Lakewood area. When asked why he does it. he said "It's fun, gets the adrenaline running. And if 1 win a heat, I get a few bucks.” He gets his vehicles from Mike Huever Auto in Woodbury. After the race. Huever recycles usable parts and then recycles the metal. The demo demon seems to run in the fam­ ily. Brandt's stepmother Karen Brandt is also a demo derby driver. She has driven in Hastings. Charlotte. Eagle. Ionia and plans to drive in Mason later this summer. " William Brandt drives his demo car 165 in the Ionia Fair derby. (Photo by George Hubka) Experienced demo driver Karen Brandt looks forward the Mason demo derby. Authorities provide info on scooters and mopeds Electric scooter use is on the nse lately in West Michigan. What are the rules? According to information provided by Deputy Scott Cook of the Kent County Sheriff's Department, there has been a signif­ icant increase lately in questions about use of electric scooters and mopeds. Many parents purchase these vehicles for their children without fully understanding the laws lo oper­ ate them. A moped and electric scooter are defined differently in the Motor Vehicle Code Book. There are also specific rules people need to know before sending their kids out into the community on one. An electric scooter is defined a “Low Speed Vehicle" by the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code. These “Low Speed Vehicles" are defined as an electrically powered vehicle that does not exceed 35 miles per hour. A per­ son operating or riding an electric scooter must wear a crash helmet. Many operators’ we see on electric scooters are wearing bike helmets or no helmet at all. Scooter operators are subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle. The operator shall ride as near to the right side of the roadw ay as pos­ sible. They cannot be driven on sidewalks or bike paths. The rule that confuses most par­ ents is unlike a bicycle or moped an electric scooter cannot be used on a road with a post­ ed speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour. Electric scooters do not have to be regis­ tered nor does an operator have to have any type of license or training to ride them. There is no age requirement, but operation requires a greater skill level than riding a bike. Having no vehicle identification number on the scoot­ er makes it hard to track down the owner if stolen. A moped is defined as two- or three­ wheeled vehicle which is equipped with a motor that does not exceed 50 cubic centime­ ters piston placement, produces 2.0 brake horsepower or less, and cannot reach a speed of greater than 30 miles per hour. A moped has a vehicle identification number and has to be registered. To operate a moped requires a person to be al least 15 years old and have a moped or valid driver’s license. Anyone under the age of 19 must wear an approved motorcycle crash helmet. They have to be operated near to the right side of the roadway as practicable and cannot be used on side­ walks or bike paths. Scooters and mopeds can be a safe and fun way lo get around when everyone follows the rules. Make sure the entire family under­ stands the rules before venturing out on these popular vehicles. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Dwight B. Hewitt, Jr. and Michelle Hewitt (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 30. 2001. and recorded on May 9. 2001 Instrument #1059368 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND 69/100 dollars ($68,232.69). including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power at sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 p.m.. on August 21.2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 82 feet of Lots 1. 2 and 3. except the East 66 feet of Lot 1. Block 16. Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 11, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 17, 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200322490 Team X (8/7) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions uf a mortgage made by Kenneth N. Morand, a single man (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank successor by merger and/or name change to Great Lakes National Bank Michigan as successor by merger to Great Lakes Bancorp, Mortgagee, dated July 31, 1997, and record­ ed on September 9. 1997 in document 1001333 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTYTHREE AND 75/100 dollars ($31,723.75), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m., on August 21,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66 of Steven's Wooded Acres, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 31. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry Ccu n ty PETER M.SCHNL1DERMANAASSQC1ATES EC JSADEBTJGQLLEGIDRAHEMf’TlNG TO CO! I FCT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WEOBTAINWILLBEUSEDFORTHATPURPQSEiP±£ASE_DQNTACTQUR_QFf>CEAT (24ai539-7«QlEYXXLARElNACTlYEMlL}TARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made the conditions of a mortgage made by: Raymond L. Morris and Sherrie A. Morris, hus­ band and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., CMERS"), solely as and ic Pledge of Allegiance Approved agenda with additions. Approved minutes Board Meeting held June 11. 2003 with correction. Public Comment Comments regarding Pine Lake Weed Project. Ccmmisstoner s Adams reported Approved Pine Lake Fire Dept to be painted (bidding process). Pr ineville Towus»h.p Police Dept Report placed on file Alternative Lending assigns Default has been made hi the conditions of a mortgage made by Kris E. King, a stogie woman, to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated March 8.2002 and recorded March 28.2002 to doc­ ument number 1077305. Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five Seventy-Nine Hundred 48/100 and Dollars ($113,579.48) including interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee venue at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 .-00 p.m. on September 4,2003 The premises are located to the Township of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4. section 23. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Township of Hastings Barry County. Michigan described as: Begtontog at the North 1/4 comer of section: Thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds: thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West. 2641 42 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of The West 1/2 of Northeast 1/4 of said section. Hastings Township, Bany County, Michigan. The redemptton period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and thebe is a simul­ July 31.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Amenquest Mortgage Company, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (8/7) (248) 457-1000 File No. 214.0615 Pub: 7/31 - 8/28 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT CDLLECTOR ATTEMPTING THIS RRM ISA DEBT COLLECTOR TO COLLECT A DEBT.^.ANY INFORMATION ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER INFORMATION OBTAINED W1LL5EUSEP FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUROFFlCEATTHEliUMBEfLEELQYLlF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made «n the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Diane L Rose, an unmarried woman, to First Alliance Mortgage Company, a Barry County Records Said mortaage is now held by LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS Mortgagee. dated August 1, 2001. and recorded 2002-Bby assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds 1-14. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which to be due on such mortgage the sum o’ One Hundred •'tortgaged there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND NINE Nine Thousand HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AND 76/100 DOL­ per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes ol the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage wifl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in LARS ($90,944.76), including interest at 7.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public at the Barry County Courthouse in vendue, MORTGAGE SALE Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 26. 2000 and recorded July 6. 2000 in document number 1046373. on August. 13, 2001, in Uber 1064657. on page There is claimed Eighty-Four and 69/100 Dollars ($109,084 69) including interest at the rate of 14.5% Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott J. Smeiker. a stogie person, to Fifth Third Bank, mortgagee, dated November 29, 2001 and recorded December 6, 2001 in document number 10.'0855, Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Seventy-Seven and 74/100 Dollars ($130,077.74) including interest at the rale of 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany Hastings in Barry County Michigan at 100 pm on County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Auguat 14, September 4. 2003 The premises are located tn the Township of Hope. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of 1:00 o'dock p.m.. on Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Beginning at a point on the South line of section 33. described as: Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Town 2 North, Range Q West, distant North 89 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds West 1090 00 feet from the Southeast comer of section 33; thence continuing North 89 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds West 320 00 feet along said South line, thence North 00 degrees 00 degrees 00 minutes 05 seconds East 332 00 feet par aitel with the East hne of the Southeast 1/4 of said sec­ tion 33: lhence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 36 sec­ onds East 320 00 feet, thence South 00 degrees 00 cel: beginning 15 Rods West of the Northeast minutes 05 seconds West 331 52 feet to the place of beginning Subject to a private easement for ingress and egress and utilities over the West 66 feet thereof The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the place of beginning Michigan, at Hastings. August 7. 2003. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 289 OF THE CITY FORMERLY Approved Resolution to continue Long Pomt Drive Special Assessment District. Set 2nd Pubic Hearing for Long Point Drive Spec al Assessment District August 12th Crooked Lake Residents regarding Lower THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THENCE VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO WEST 12 RODS FOR THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING: THENCE NORTH 8 RODS. THENCE WEST 4 RODS. THENCE SOUTH 8 RODS. THENCE EAST 4 RODS TO THE PLACE OF Crooked Lake irrigation problem Ba'ry Coun*y Telephone Metro Act permit BEGINNING Ad-opted Ordinance f 116 (Amendment to Park Ordinance). INGS. OF SECTION 18. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. CITY OF HAST­ 08-55­ date of such sate unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. r Closed Session to review Attorney - Client Correspondence Open Session approved for Attorney to proceed 001-105-00. The redemption period shall be 6 months from whch case the redemption penod shall be 30 days m manner outlined in Closed Session. Clerk's report placed on file Scrap Tire update (Scrap Tire project completed for this year) Treasurer s reports placed on file Approved support for CAA regarding Head Start Program Trustee Gray reported on SWBCSWA Approved hst of bills to be paid Adjourned 10:15 p.m. Submitted by Normajean Nichols. Clerk doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. the date of such sale unless determined aban­ which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate tn the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower from the date of the sate Tnomappie. Barry County. Michigan, and are The West 5 Acres of the following described par­ comer of section 13,Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Thomapple Township. North 26 2/3 rods: thence East 45 rods to the The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned tn sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution wtth the borrower. assigns Alternative OF EMCMORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2002-B. MORT­ ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Lending Group GAGE Mortgagee SERIES 2002-E As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. Farmington HHte. Michigan 48334 (7/31) LOAN PASS-THROUGH (248) 457-1000 Ate No 199 0302 09523806 CERTIFICATES. wtth sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the ("MERS"), solely as nominee for Lender and successors and accordance MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemp­ tion penod shall be 30 days from the date of the Dated: Lender's Barry County, Michigan, for the place of beginning; thence South 26 2/3 rods: thence West 45 rods; thence Dated July 31. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA­ TION AS FRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS Dated: June 30. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 , POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Dated TRUSTEE PGR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF EMC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2002-B. MORTGAGE LOAN PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES. SFRIES 1st pubbc Hearing for Long Point Drive Special Assessment District Attested to by Mark Doster. Supervisor OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Group, nominee for ' .ender and Lender's successors Sparks and approximately 30 members of the pub­ Dated: July 17. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990809450 Team F THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COt LFCTCR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION 0WW in Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting July 9, 2003 Meeting was called to order at 7D0 p.m. Board members present: Doster. Nottingham. Nichote, Gray. Goyrngs, Township Attorney, ken William Brandt. Jr. is proud of the trophy he and car -les" won in the derby heat at the Ionia Fair. . July 10, 2003 Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Pub: 7/31 - 8/28 File No. 200.0892 Pub: 7/10 - 8/74 �Page 16 - Thursday. July 31. 2003 - The Hastings Banner ntoURT NEWSj Thomas O. Montes, 38, of Delton, was sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court to six months in jail for assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer. Montes’ jail sentence will be suspended if he pays $1370 in court assessments by Sept. I. Montes earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of being a thirdtime habitual offender. Montes said he takes responsibility for his actions and apologized. , In other recent court business: • Michael D. Waters, 49. of Hastings, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for possession of a firearm by a felon, a five-year felony. Waters’ jail sentence will be suspended upon payment of $620 in court assessments. Waters was represented by Fred Trost, host of "PBS Out-of-Doors.’’ a fishing and hunting program. Trost said he did not intend for this matter to be a test case. Trost said Waters has a commercial truck driver’s license and is tested all the time by the state for drug use. Trost said Walers was good al his job. 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(269)838-8909 ANYTIME because his past drug use wasn’t relevant to this offense. Waters said that he was trying to help his dad and did not realize he was doing anything wrong. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said in light of the fact that Walers made an innocent mistake, he would reduced Waters' court costs to $620 and that Waters would spend 90 days in jail if he failed to pay it. • Arthur Yack, 41, of Wixom, was sen­ tenced to 46 months to 20 years in prison for violating his probation by failure to report to his probation officer and for causing himself to be terminated from an approved counseling program. He was given credit for 217 days served in jail. He was on probation for aggravated stalk­ ing and being a habitual offender, fourth notice. Yack’s sentence for the stalking con­ viction was suspended upon successful com­ pletion of his probation. Since he did not suc­ cessfully complete his probation, Fisher implemented his initial sentence. Yack gave a lengthy, impassioned plea to the court about the circumstances surround­ ing his offenses. He broke down three or four times. Yack said he had only one stalking offense. "I’ve had no violence (crimes)," Yack said. “I never chased Suzic with a butcher knife, never put any marks on her. I sat in jail seven months. I got third degree stalking. I just wanted to know if she was OK. She called me. How can I stalk her? She said she was having my child.” Fisher told Yack that he was not going to give him a life sentence, even though the judge said fie could do so. • An Oct. 6 trial date was set for Lynn A. McKelvey, 44, of Nashville, who is accused of domestic violence, third offense. A third offense for domestic violence rais­ es the sentence to a two-year maximum felony from a first-time offense sentence of a 93-day misdemeanor. • Roydan I. Howard, 30, of Hastings, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years probation for operating a vehicle white under the influence of liquor, third offense. He was given credit for 12 days served in Howard was placed in the drug court pro­ gram and ordered to attend a minimum of two AA or NA meetings a week, plus provide ver­ ification. A curfew was imposed on him from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Howard earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dropping of charges of operating 4K*ehicte white* his dri­ ver’s license was suspended or revoked, a second offense notice, possessing an open container of alcohol in his vehicle and being a habitual offender, second offense notice. Howard’s attorney, Amy Kuzava, said Howard was having significant marital prob­ lems as well as depression and anxiety. Howard said. “I made a very bad mistake. Until this drunk driving ^offense), I never considered that I had a problem. This has cost me more than anything.” Fisher said police would visit his house unannounced to test his breath for alcohol. • Mark Moore, 44, of Shelbyville, was sen­ tenced to one year in jail and an additional two years on probation for operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. He was given credit for four days served in jul. If he is successful on probation, the balance of his jail sentence will be suspended. Moore is to continue in the drug court pro­ gram and pay $2,400 in restitution. His total court costs are $3,600. Moore pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dropping of resisting and obstructing a police officer, second offense, and for being a habitual offender. • An Aug. 13 sentencing date was set for Richard L. Stamm Jr., 28, of Burton, for vio­ lating probation by failing to report to his pro­ bation officer and failing to report a change in his address. Stamm pleaded guilty to the violations. Stamm is on probation for selling or manu­ facturing marijuana. • Sentencing was adjourned to Oct. 16 for Michael D. Dowling. 25, of Sturgis. Dowling violated his probation by using cocaine. He pleaded guilty to the charge. Dowling is on probation for a conviction of arson of personal property. Fisher said to Dowling, "I don’t want to see any more drug or alcohol abuse." • Sentencing was delayed for three months for Lorena J. Wright, 37, of Hastings, for a conviction of maintaining a drag house. Wright earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of delivery or manufacture of marijuana, a four-year felony. • David Patch, 43, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to nine months in jail and five years of extended probation for failure to pay court assessments. He was given credit for 150 days served in jail. The balance of his jail sentence will be sus­ pended upon payment of $500 in court costs by Oct. 31. And he wil) be discharged from probation when he pays the court costs. Patch was on probation for possession of methamphetamine. He had earlier pleaded guilty to the charge. Delton area special use boat repair business given approval by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night approved a spe­ cial use request for a boat repair business in a rural agriculture zoned district along Pifcr Road in Barry Township. The request was brought by Robert Daler for home property he has rented for 15 years from Sam McCormick. Daler said the service activity includes motor repair, pontoon repair and occasional welding. He said he does no work in fiber­ glass. Daler works from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and six days a week, except occasionally when he gets behind. He was willing to fence or screen the work area, though he has been allowed to temporarily back boats onto a neighboring parcel to maneuver while parking, in exchange for keeping the parcel mowed. Oil change accumulations are low volume. Discarded oil is collected over a year and dis­ posed of by Crystal Flash, Daler said. Planrung Commissioner Serafin "Chuck” Nieves said he had visited the site and it appeared to be well organized. The volume of boats on site was al the high point, and sel­ dom becomes greater than at present Citizen complaints led to investigation by the zoning administrate* Jim McManus. The absence of a permit then resulted in making the request so Daler could operate within zon­ ing guidelines. Tm just trying to make a living," he said. The business employs Daler, his wife and his son. Several neighboring residents spoke in support of allowing the pennit. and none were opposed to it Property owner McCormick and wife were in favor of the business. Most said the property was maintained and though there were many boats visible, and a little extra traffic, it was not worse than farm equipment sitting out in the surrounding area or for other businesses. In winter, be sometimes arranges storage of boats in Delton. Several business-related activities already operate along Pifer Road, including a gravel operation, a foster care home, tax collections, Fiona vehicle repairs, and an antique and craft shop. McManus noted these other busi­ nesses operate with a permit. Commission approval was contingent on: (1) Planting a natural vegetative barrier to screen the equipment from the road. (2) Hours on six days a week were thought to be acceptable. (3) Daler was to provide a simple drawing of the site plan for a review subject to admin­ istrative review. In other business, a public hearing date to rezone agricultural property to commercial in Woodland Township was set for Sept 29. The property is adjacent to the owner's other com­ mercial property, and he would like to build storage units on it A Crystal Flash site plan review was post­ poned. POLTCEBE'A'T Dump truck, car collide on M-37 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A dump truck and a car crashed on M-37 Highway south of Upton Road in Rutland Township Monday, July 28, at 10:39 a.m. Russel Blakely of Nashville was driving a dump truck southbound on M-37 when he attempted lo brake for vehicles stopped in the road for another vehicle turning left, said Trooper Phil Vannette from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post. The dump truck, owned by Kline Construction of Centerville, as towing a double axle trailer that did not have brakes. The trailer pushed the truck across the center line, where it collided with a car driven by Andrew Cove, 27. of Hastings. Vannette said. AeroMed flew Cove to Spectrum Health Downtown for treatment where be is listed in fair condition, he said. Cove said his ankle broke in two places, his knee was lacerated, his upper jaw wai bro­ ken and his hip. He has had surgery on his knee and broken angle to repair the damage. Cove was wearing his seal belt. Blakely was not injured. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash. Kline Construction was cited for serious equipment violation because of deficient trail­ er brakes, Vannette said. Two men arrested for street fighting HASTINGS — Two men were arrested for righting in the middle of the street Sunday, July 27. at 12:20 a_m. While on patrol in the 300 block of south Michigan Avenue, a Hastings police officer apprehended a 26-year-old man of Middleville and a 3 3-year-old man of Hastings and lodged them al the Barry County Jail, said Hastings Police Department. Neither men would give a reason for the fight. It is believed that alcohol played a fac­ tor. The complaint was turned over to the city attorney for review. Man arrested for growing pot plants HASTINGS — Hastings police officers seized two marijuana plants Friday, July 25. growing in pots on the roof of a residence in the 400 block of east Center Street Alter the landlord notified police, the plants, six inches by three inches, were traced to a 20-year-old tenant who lives in the building, said Hastings Police Department Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. The suspect, who was arres.ed the next day on unrelated charges, admitted the plants were his. The case is before Barry County prosecutors for review. Stolen truck turns out to be no joke HASTINGS - A vehicle was stolen in front of the County Seat Restaurant on Jefferson Street Sunday, July 27, at about 12:30 a.m. The owner of the vehicle, a 60-year-old Hastings man, said his 2000 Ford F-150 truck was missing when he returned at 1:30 am, said Hastings Police Department Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. The truck keys were hidden in the truck. Since man thought a friend was playing a joke on him, he waited until the next morning before reporting it to police. The truck was recovered abandoned Monday, July 28, at midnight on Jordan Road near Usbome Road by Bany County Sheriff’s deputies, Leedy said. An individual reported the vehicle to police as suspicious. The truck was not damaged. Police do not have any leads or suspects. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT i OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME �Th* Hastings Banner - Thursday. Juty 31. 2003 - Page 17 ____ Cedar Creek, Binder Park planning program on bats Families are invited join Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and Binder Park Zoo staff from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, for an educational program “Bats in the Night." Participants wil) have the opportunity to get an up-close look al these amazing ani­ mals. The presentation will include batty” activities and live bats from the Binder Park Zoo. The evening will conclude with a mist netting demonstration by the Organization for Bat Conservation, where they will catch and identify these night-time pest controllers as they fly by. A Cedar Creek spokesperson said. “The program is a great opportunity for families and adults. Participants will learn the answers to many questions such as: How is it possible for bats to locate their young among thou­ sands of others? What sounds do bats make when they fly overhead? How do they locate their food?" Tliere are more than 1,000 species of bats, and over half are endangered or official can­ didates. Bats suffer from habitat loss and pol­ lution, but the primary cause of decline is destruction by humans. For an example, van­ dalism in a cave can kill thousands or even m'hions of bats. Bats are essential to the ecosystem. It is important that humans gain a better under­ standing and appreciation of these animals. Bats are considered nature’s best bug control. j addition to eating mosquitoes, they eat crop destroying insects such as locusts, grasshop­ pers and moths. Without bats, farmers would have to use more chemical pesticides. Bats play an important role in pollinating plants. Many night blooming plants depend on bats; they also pollinate avocados, cashews, guavas, peaches and bananas. Education is the key component in the con­ servation efforts of bats. The mission of the Organization for Bal Conservation (OBC), a non-profit organization, is lo preserve bats and their habitats through education, collabo­ ration, and research. Tl»cy present thousands of educational programs every year on the benefits, misunderstandings, and uniqueness of bats. OBC also implements a variety of conservation programs geared directly toward saving bats. One such effort is to conduct seminars to help public and private land own­ ers protect and/or provide suitable roosting habitat for bats. They also support and pro­ mote the testing of bat houses as alternative roosts. Various bat house designs have been tested by bat researchers, wildlife biologists, and bat enthusiasts and have yielded some important discoveries. Rob Mies, president of Organization for Bat Conservation, will conduct the mist net­ ting at the Bals in the Night Program. Mies studied at Eastern Michigan University, focusing heavily on Tropical Ecosystems, environmentalism and conservation biology. He has worked extensively with Indiana bats Helping Our Game Birds By Jerry D. Posey It’s not too early to start thinking about the up-coming pheasant season. This is some­ thing that all sportsman should be interested in at all times of the year, especially if they own or manage property that already is, or can be, developed into decent habitat for one of our states favorite game birds. The good old days are a thing of the past and in reality, they may never return. At this time the number of pheasants found in most parts of the state are considerably less than they were several years ago. But during the past few seasons some of these same areas have shown increases that indicate proper management of their habitat is more impor­ tant than many people seem to realize and is key in bringing the ccunts back to acceptable figures. Many factors come into play when the sportsman and hunter starts wondering why he can be spending more hours in the field and flushing less of the feathered trophies he is seeking. He knows his dogs are working just as hard as they always have and he may still take a good percentage of those he gets a shot at. But the fact is, if the birds are not there, you can’t score on them. There are several organizations out there that actually do a pretty good job of inform­ ing the sportsmen of the situations in some areas and let them know what can be done to improve the conditions. My area does not appear to be blessed with very active branch­ es of these groups. At least they don’t seem to be getting the attention it takes to develop results that arc measurable. This was the main reason several of the bud hunters in our area took it upon ourselves to see if, if our own small way, we could do something about the situation without asking for help or finances from outside our immedi­ ate group. The success of our recent hunts seem to show that our .•fforts and small investment have not been a total waste. Before we get into that part of this discus­ sion I would like to refresh your mind about what it takes to make habitat that wil! support a sizable group of pheasants in a given area. Since the human population has increased in most parts of the state and a large amount of the acreage that was once considered good habitat for pheasants has been turned into pri­ vate residences, mega malls, and parking lots, the number of pheasants too have been great­ ly reduced, since even good habitat will only support a certain number of birds. Good habitat consists of undisturbed areas such as set-aside fields, wetlands, wooded areas and brushy sections where the pheas­ ants can nest, feed and find protection from their enemies. These places don’t have have to be large, just as long as they are undis­ turbed and within reasonable distances from crop fields where they can forage during the times when the weed, seed and insects that •Hy thrive on do not provide enough to susn them. Predators must be kept under control in any a where an increase in pheasant numbers is sired. We all know that fox. coyote, and ler meat eating animals take large numbers the mature birds in any area where they coist, but most people do not realize how my nests are destroyed by the marauding xoons. opossums and feral cats found in y place that is suitable for pheasants. Each these critters can, and will destroy several sts every night during the nesting season, at is a lot of baby pheasants if you considthat each nest will contain about a dozen gs or hatchlings. The mortality rate is very high in the young peasant population in most areas. Estimates e that only about three baby pheasants from nest of a dozen or more will make it until mting season, and that would be considered i a good year. It is no wonder we see so few legal birds most of the times we hunt the areas where no special effort is being put forth to help them to survive. Probably the most important thing our group did when we set out to improve our favorite hunting habitats, was to make per­ sonal contact with each of the land owners that bordered the properties owned or leased by the membets of our small group. We explained that we were trying to do a better job of managing the wildlife habitat on our own properties and invited them to join in with us if they felt that it was a good idea. We got many of them to agree to allow us to hunt and call predators on their properties, some of which had never known predator control in the past. And some agreed to leave wider swaths of weeds or grass along side areas such as swamps and creek beds when they worked the land in the spring. This gave the pheasants much more undisturbed area in which to exist. Some of these same fanners, who were bird hunters just like we were, also agreed to leave a few rows of un-picked com or soybeans along the edges of fields that were close to the areas the pheasants called home. This was done knowing dial they would lose the profits from the sales of these abandoned crops but it really showed us how much co-operation can be gained if the right apprdach is taken when attempting a project like this. I don’t have room here to discuss in detail everything that we attempted to do to improve our pheasant habitat, some which proved to be worthwhile and other ideas that did not work out so well, but maybe I have mstilled the idea in someone else's mind. Perhaps some of you other bird hunters out there will make a few adjustments on proper­ ty you have hunting access to and improve your chances of enjoying a pheasant dinner now and then like we did. I hope so. in the field. He is the author of several scien­ tific papers and a book. “Understanding Bats." He is the executive producer of OBC's award-winning video “Bals — The True Story." Mies is also a frequent guest on the Today Show and Martha Stewart Living, and has consulted for National Geographic, Nickelodeon and The Discovery Channel. To learn more about the Organization for Bat Conservation visit www.batconserva­ tion.org. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, a center for ecological education features six nature trails on 625 acres of rolling hills, fields, forests, lakes and wetlands. A visitor’s center, research laboratory and classrooms offer pro­ fessionals, educators and the general public the opportunity to learn about the preserva­ tion, management and restoration of natural landscapes. The institute is located 11 miles south of Hastings on Cloverdale Road, 2.5 miles west of M-37. To learn more about Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, call (269) 721-4190. Stabenow tells House Committee: “Less solid waste from Canada!” U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) recently urged members of House Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Environ-mental and Hazardous Materials to support H.R. 411, a House version of legislation she is co­ sponsoring in the Senate to restrict the flow of solid waste from Canada. “In 2002 almost 3 J million tons of munic­ ipal solid waste was dumped in Michigan from outside sources, and more than half this waste came from Ontario, Canada,*’ Stabenow told committie members. “This gives Michigan the unpleasant distinction of being the third-largest importer of waste in the United States." Stabenow is sponsoring two bills in the Senate that could halt the 180 truckloads per day of Canadian municipal solid waste head­ ed for Michigan landfills. Both S.-199, the companion bill to Representative John Dingell’s H.r. 411, and her second bill. S. 383, would give the Environmental Protection Agency additional guidance and authority to restrict the flow of solid waste from Canada. “A 1986 agreement between the United States and Canada could protect Michigan from this stream of solid waste from across the border, but only if the EPA would enforce the provisions of that agreement," Stabenow said. In a use of her Web site that has been hailed as groundbreaking and innovative, Stabenow has mobilized public sentiment in Michigan and collected more than 81,000 signatures of individuals who believe the EPA should aggressively enforce the 1986 treaty. "Michigan residents recognize the broad negative impact this importation of trash has on the slate," Stabenow said. “These ship­ ments dramatically decrease the state's land­ fill capacity, hurt the environment, cause traf­ fic delays, and pose a security risk because of the difficulty of inspecting loads of garbage at the Michigan-Canada border." Stabenow has worked to address the securi­ ty issue in .eparate legislation. An amend­ ment sponsored by Stabenow and Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) to an appropriations bill to help fund the war in Iraq also funded the installa­ tion of high-tech detection equipment - and trained staff - al Michigan bridges to search for the presence of radiological and nuclear materials and weapons. Stabenow concluded her testimony today with an exhortation to pass a bill that strengthens the EPA’s hand in dealing with Canadian trash shipments. “These waste ship­ ments need to be stopped," she said. “They have been ignored for far too long by the EPA, at the expense of the health and welfare of Michigan families.” FAMILY, continued from previous page Holiday recipes sought Any cooks who have a holiday recipe that always receives rave reviews or maybe one with a unique flavor is encouraged to send them in to be included with the Delicious Dishes of Barry County, a cookbook com­ posed of holiday traditions. Ten submissions varying from the quick and easy to the long and slightly painful will be selected and each chef interviewed about their prize dish and photographed with the masterpiece. Chefs also will receive “win­ ning apron" certificates. The county cookbook will be available in October, just in time for the holidays. All entries can be sent by e-mail lo jadnews@voyager.net, attn: Delicious Dishes, by fax at 269-945-5192, attn: Erika, or by phone al 269-945-9554. Attending church was “out of the question due to lack of transportation” for many years," he said, but that didn’t stop their wor­ ship of the Lord. “I feel sorry for the people of this day and age that have no religious background, Richard said in an interview, “because so many of them...don’t have rules or regula­ tions in the house." He said most of his older brothers and sis­ ters helped the family “pull through the hard limes." Economic conditions were so severe that at one time there was talk about whether some of the children would have to be sent to foster homes like some other families had to do, Richard said. Thankfully, that didn't happen. Older children in the family were taught to share a portion of the responsibility in pro­ viding food and clothing for the younger ones while they were growing up, Richard said. "Their willing and generous contributions resulted in a close-knit family relationship that has existed during their entire lifetime, and made it unnecessary for any family mem­ ber to ever apply for welfare assistance. Only by the grace of God could such a huge under­ taking have been successful during the period of time that included two World Wan and the Great Depression of the 1930s," Bowman said in the book. “...Major sacrifices were required from both parents and children to resolve problems and keep the family intact. Fifteen different sibling personalities shared a common bond we were always there for one another," he said. For irfot motion about purchasing a copy of Bowman's book, contact him at 517-4847646; or Rich Bowman at 517-351-3737; or Patricia Bowman at 517-371-6957. The book also will be available at the Bowman reunion Aug. 3. Special Adult Foster Care PRIVATE ROOMS "HOME AWAY FROM HOM£" BoiWXMMDm HAS ONE OPENING 348 Willits Road Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-9433 LOCAL BANKING. LOCAL COMMITMENT. For 116 yean. Hastings City Bank has been locally owned and operated. We are a strong, independent community bank with a tradition of local commitment. The money you deposit at Hastings City Bank is loaned to a person or business right here in the area. Your loan is approved at a branch, not at some corporate office halfway across the country. We offer a full line of products and services to meet your financial needs: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Hastings -150 W. 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Juty 31, 2003 — The Hastings Banner Final Fontana concert to take place at Pierce Sunday, August 3 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer This is the second year for Fontana concerts to be held al the Cedar Creek Institute. “A Tour Around European Countries" has already presented music by composers from three countries in Europe. The final concert will take place al Pierce on Sunday. Aug. 3. The tour’s first three weeks stopped for "A Weekend in England" and "A Musical Moment in Spain" and "An Evening of Russian Music." “Chamber Music in the Czech Republic & Slovakia." will be heard Sunday. This last concert will feature a commissioned piece, composed by Julianna Trivers, in memory of Neill Sanders, one of the original founders of the Fontana organization. Sanders lived in the Hastings area. Concert locations vary with the night of the week. The Kalamazini venue for concerts on Wednesday and Friday nights will be the Wellspring Theater, in the Epic Center (a tem­ porary location while a replacement for Shelbyville is found). For the second year, the Saturday performances will take place at «he Carnegie Center for the Arts in Three Rivers, and Sunday concerts at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. All Wednesday, Friday and Saturday con­ certs begin at 7:30 p.m . with Sunday concerts at 2 p.m. A one-time concert will take place al the Blue Star Music Camp the last week of the festival, bringing the lime-honored quality of Fontana Chamber Arts programming lo the sunset coast of South Haven. Salute to Neill: Chamber Music in the Czech Republic & Slovakia The final weekend of the summer festival will take place in Kalamazoo Aug. 1. in Three Rivers Aug. 2, and in Hastings Aug. 3. This program will present music by com­ posers from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, including the following works: Anionin Dvorak Piano Quintet in A Major. Op. 81. Julianna Trivers Pieces for Four Homs. Commissioned by FC A in memory of Neill Sanders. Bela Bartok Contrast for Clarinet, Violin and Piano. Sz. III. BBllft and Leos Janacek Concertino for Piano and Chamber Orchestra. Musicians for the final weekend include Paul Austin. Margaret Hamilton. Elizabeth Judge and Robert Cherry on horn. Brad Wong (clarinet). Maribeth Minnis (bassoon). Renata Artman Knific (violin). Seunghee Lee (vio- lin). Christine Rutledge (viola), Karen Buranskas (cello) and Lori Sims (piano). Wednesday Programs The final Wednesday program first takes place on a Tuesday. It will feature Grammy Award-winning Flutist Rhonda Larson and Ventus. This concert will take place in South Haven Aug. 5. al 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Star Music Camp. Following the South Haven performance the program will come over to Kalamazoo to perform for audience Wednesday Aug. 6. at 7:30 p.m. Different than the other Wednesday programs, this con­ cert will take place al Dalton Theatre. Light Fine Arts Building on the campus of Kalamazoo College. The charismatic music of Larson and Ventus merges the most soulful elements of sacred. Celtic, jazz, classical, fold and ethnic music. Larson leads Ventus with her gold flute and a variety of ethnic flutes from around the world and is joined by Rob Cookman on key­ boards. Tom Knific on bass, acoustic guitarist Sam Smiley, and Carolyn Koebel on various exotic hand percussions. Rhonda Larson & Ventus originates in Michigan and was formed in 2001 after Rhonda moved from Connecticut, leaving behind her former band. Ventus. Latin for "wind." expresses the essence of Larson's vision and approach to music: "like wind­ trails across the sea. we follow unpredictable musical paths which are boundary-less, with inherent musical qualities of inspiration that celebrate the human spirit." Tickets for the 2003 Summer Festival are $15 adults and $5 students/children. Subscriptions and other discounts are avail­ able. For ticket contact the Box Office line at 269-382-0763. For other questions contact 269-382-7774. Art exhibits "Music at an Exhibition" is the theme of the art to be exhibited al the Carnegie Center for the Arts during the 2003 Summer Festival of Music & Art. Artists have been invited to sub­ mit works in any medium, expressing their view of music. Thirty works will be on dis­ play from July 12 through Aug. 14 in the W.R. Monroe Museum and Carnegie Galleries in Three Rivers. Friendly receptions of wine and hors d'oeu­ vres after each Fontana Chamber Arts per­ formance in Kalamazoo and Three Rivers. 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His attendance was paid for by county funds to facilitate understanding of the coun­ ty's farmland PDR preservation program. County Commissioner Wayne Adams also attended. Purchase of Development (PDR) programs pay fanners for rights to develop farmland, with an easement to keep the land in farming forever. It is planned to be paid for by feder­ al and state funding, with local matching funds. In Bany County the program hopes for funding from the state, within a year when available from the Feds. The funds would be distributed between eight counties with crite­ ria in place. Alden commented the best soils to pre­ serve in the county are in Woodland and Prairieville townships. The easement is computed by subtracting the farm value from the development value and paying the difference to the owner to forego development and keep the open space preserved. Alden said some enforcement pro­ vision is needed. A similar concept involves TDRs. or trans­ fer of development rights, from land zoned agricultural to a private party who is then allowed to cluster development in an area approved for that purpose. It is paid for from private funding, and is market driven. It can only occur where planning and zoning sup­ ports it. Incentive densities are offered to live developer by the zoning authority, allowing less expense and greater profit. A developer's project cannot be started until all the TDR credits have been obtained, and this can be a time consuming process. An enabling act must be established for TDRs to be possible. Olive Township in Ottawa County, the number one producer in Michigan, passed such an act. Alden said a Michigan Homebuilders Association planned tc sue this rural township if they start TDRs. A state enabling act may be required to make way for TDRs. Zoning Administrator Jim McManus said that in order for such plans to work, zoning must be managed on the county level as in the East, where townships prevail in Michigan. He said Barry County ag zones need lo be usable for agriculture, and not include wood­ lands and wetlands. Ag should be separated from RR designations. In this county, ag zon­ ing will have to change, he said. Where zoning allows one house per acre, to sell one TDR credit for five acres would mean losing the potential development value of five acres for housing, far greater than would be gained by clustering. The owner would lose value by selling those rights. About 100 people on two buses from sev­ eral counties and stales took part in the annu­ al farm preservation tour last month. Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm joined them after they arrived. The tour also visited Gettysburg for sever­ al hour., reviewing that part of national his­ tory. Entertainment included Civil War re­ enactors ?nd a performance by a Lincoln impersonator. The tour has been offered over several years, attended by people from many back­ grounds and paid for by a variety of interests. Several farms were visited. Noted were some farming technology innovations which improved production, such as air cooling the cartie, and continuous interchangeable haul­ ing trailers, which allowed non-stop cutting of silage. Dairy farms often operate with thousands of animals. One farm used manure to generate electric­ ity. and produced enough to supply all the farm needs and a surplus was sold to the elec­ tric company. Michigan does not require Consumers Energy to buy back excess elec­ tricity if produced by a private party. A dry fertilizer by-product was also sold. This farm has constructed a theater to accom­ modate busloads of visitors. Other activities are allowed on farms to enhance farms. In some rest stops on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, farmer's market concessions allow sale of produce, offering direct exposure of agriculture to the consumer. Michigan does not allow such a practice. Alden said Maryland has examples of ■ many kinds of open space and farmland I preservation, "which has been ongoing for nearly 20 years." Large areas of farms and open space have been preserved in Carroll and Montgomery counties, planned and zoned to remain that way. Preserved open area blocks of about 3,000 acres are owned primarily by private parties. In Langcaster County permanently preserved agricultural areas have been established for as far as the! eye can sec. [ Other areas near the open areas and farms I are designated for community (development)! uses. y Governmentally subsidized and controlled] condo housing features densities where sup-] ported by public utilities. Units include] mixed economic and age levels, some owned! and some rented. People are encouraged t(J live close to their jobs to discourage" muting, encouraged by tax credits. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-08-07.pdf 653ef5e47a6536ee2afd365803aa0068 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 ber golf it has 48 teams of historic vo See Story on Page 11 See Story on Page Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday. August VOLUME 150. No. 31 7. 2003 PRICE 50C Final interview is this evening NEWS BRIEFS Matt Watroba last of ‘Fridays’ series Hastings Sunt, candidates dawn to 3 by David T. Young Editor The last of three finalists for the Hastings Area Schools superintendent’s job will be interviewed tonight and the school board Fridays.«the Fountain will come to end for this year's summer season, with Mau Watroba as the grand finale. Watroba is a well known folk mustdan. and aside from his guitar playing and singing brings a lot of humor to his performances. He has been honored with the 2001) Best Overall Folk Music Performer al the Detroit Music Awards. He will sing songs of compassion, inner strength and everyday life. The concert will take place Bra 11:30 a.m. to 1 pm. on the Courthouse lawn. In case of rain, the event will move to the Tbornapple Ans Council building, at 117 W. State St Fridays at the Fountain is co-sponsored by the Tttomapple Ans Council and the City of Hastings hopes to have an announcement about its eventual choice by Monday night. Aug. 18. Christopher Cooley, director of educational services for the Hastings system, will be inter­ viewed at 7 p.m. tonight at the middle school all-purpose room. His session follows inter­ views Monday and Tuesday evenings with the other two finalists. Charles “Chuck” Seguna and Fred Williams, respectively. Seguna is superintendent at Fulton Middleton schools and Williams is superintendent al Potterville schools. The other three of six candidate finalists announced two weeks ago were eliminated last week after the first round of interviews. Those dropped from contention were Dr. William Skilling, executive director of ST Concepts and former high school principal at Byron Center. Mark Parsons, superintendent ‘Down to Earth’ auditions slated of the Boyne Falls Public Schools, and Dr. William DeFrance, chief operations officer for Flint Community Schools. The six were selected by Tom Pridgeon of Fred Williams Christopher Cooley Charles Seguna the Michigan Leadership Institute, a consult­ The Tbomapple Players will have auditions from 7 to 9 p m. Monday and Tuesday. Aug 11 .ind 12. to can seven females and sax males for the comedy pnesenution of “Down to Earth." Tito auditions will be held at the Isttason Street Gallery, 205 S. Jefferson St, in Hastings. Any posthigh school age adult is welcome to ' addition. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 2,3 and 4. Mary Jo Gcrsuch and Jane Groendyk will direct. For more information, call Doug or Norma Jean Acker at <269) 945-2332. Relay for Life set Friday, Saturday Thirty teams of folks from tbe Barry County area are ready to walk or jog around tire dock as they participate tn freAk*. 8-9 Relay for Life to help find , a cure fcr cancer. • ant in the selection process. The new superintendent will succeed Carl After serving as a teacher, principal and right kind of community and school district Hastings), costs of the new federal “No Child assistant and associate ^jperintendenl at Ionia Schoessel. who is retiring after giving the schools, Seguna haf been superintendent for for his wife. ar. elementary teacher at Ionia scnools. and his daughter. Olivia, who is Left Behind” legislation and the battle to attract students under Schools of Choice. local district for 20 years. the Fulton Middleton School District for the past four years He slid he enjoys his work The following is a rundown pf the inter­ views conducted with Seguna on Monday evening and Williams Tuesday night: Charles Seguna asked him to identify three important areas of with a central commimty and a downtown, just like Hastings. He said Hastings is just the concern for the future of education, to which election. Bustance received 39 votes. Cybulski received 29 and Wolfram Hentschel received Bryan Gruesbeck is leaving at the end of this month to lake a post with the City of Greenville. Gruesbeck. who appointed village manag­ er at Middleville in August Mid suppon services. The public is welcome to attend ano cheer. The relay well be held, rain or shine, frem 3 pan. Friday to 3 pan. Saturday in Hastings’ Tyden Park. 1999. said Wednesday afternoon that his last day will be Friday. Aug. 29. After that, he will be work­ ing as Greenville’s assistant city manager/economic development director. His immediate superior will be Greenville City Manager George Bosaic. Gruesbeck, who currently makes $43,000 ; xwftmg or jogging along the park’s > padrway during the entire 24 hours of the event. Some tun activities are panned for some of the laps, such as a flashlight lap. a Chicken Dance lap. a hula hoop lap. backwards lap. a squirt gun Jap a water balloon lap and the .Umbo. Tune for the Macarena is pan of the fun, as well as an Easter egg hunt and pixea box Olympics w hen walkers can carry diem. A teen dance and pizza party is the midnight event One lap is devoted to breast cancer awareness and team members will be wearing pink ribbons to svmbolizc chat AB cancer survivors, their families and tnends are invited to celebrate life and participate in an K pan. Friday. Aug. 8 “Survivor ceremony” and Strvivors' lap. That same evening, from about 9:30 to 11 p.m.. a Laminaria Ceremony will be held in memory of those who have lost their lives to cancer and to honor and remember those who are currently bat­ tag cancer and those who have sur­ vived cancer. More NEWS BREIFS on pg. 2 See MANAGER, page 2 See SUPER, page 2 he replied fund equity (only $850,000 in by Susan Temere Staff Writer The winners in the Hastings City Council First Ward primary election Tuesday were Curt Cybulski and Ted Bustance. who now will vie for the seat in the November general Editor Manager He said he brings a wealth of experience io the table because he has been a teacher or administrator at the elemental}, middle Cybulski, Bustance win in city primary election by David T. Young Village Hastings Board of Education members there, but actual!} piriers to ^ork in a district Middleville manager to take job in Greenville Middleville going into fourth grade this fall. Bryan Gruesbeck 28 votes. “I’m excited and thankful to the people who voted for me.” Bustance said. “People know me and what I can do for them; I’ve lived in the First Ward all my life.” The voter turnout was good for a primary in the First Ward — about 100 voters, he said. “Last night. I was fishing in a bass tourna­ ment on Morrison Lake in Ionia County and was pretty down because I didn’t catch a fish.” Bustance said. “But when I relumed home, I received a call about winning the election. I thought, well at least one good thing went right.” He said he’s looking forward to the November election. “I’ll continue attending the City Council meetings to become better prepared.” Bustance said. Cybulski said he worked hard for his elec­ tion win. putting out signs, flyers and talking to lots of people. “It’s a happy thing winning the election.” Cybulski said. “I look forward to the November election. I can bring new ideas to the council and bring us into the 21st centu­ ry.” He said he brought his family to Hastings to enjoy this area. See ELECTION, page 3 Will recycling revive before landfills fill up? by Erika Simpson J-Ad Graphics Intern In the aftermath of a declining number of recycling drop-off sites and a rising confi­ dence in using Michigan landfills for waste disposal, Americans may be faced with the realization that we throw away too much Some residents of Battle Creek still drink bottled water despite governmental approval of waler conditions after the contamination that occurred years ago. Yet landfill officials continue to insist Michigan still has an abundance of space, According to Kelly Davis. Waste Management district hauling manager, up to (Last of a three-part series) 50 years of space is left in already created landfills. “There’s almost an unlimited resource. Once we’re done with one (landfill), we can trash. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) 2002 Annual Fiscal Year Report stated that 57.540.922 start a new one.” Wes Sherman, solid waste engineering coordinator for the DEQ. agreed. He believes that running out of space won’t happen "in cubic yards of waste were disposed of in land­ < ur lifetime or our kids’ lifetime.” Michigander trash, however, isn’t the only waste taking up space in our landfills. The DEQ 2002 annual fiscal year report also stal­ ed that out-of-state imports total 20% of all solid waste disposed of in Michigan landfills. Of the imported waste. Canadian trash is the largest source, equaling 11.5% of all waste fills. While the year’s waste decreased from 2001 by 4.7%. some say that landfill space is running out. Mary Dechow, chairwoman for the Michigan Recycling Partnership (MRP), believes that as landfill space gets lighter and costs increase, we will see increasing prob­ lems. Waste doesn’t go away by itself." she said. Though landfill regulations have become more strict, concern over burying waste m the ground remains. Matt Flechter. compost and recycling coordinator of the DEQ. said. “There’s always a problem with putting trash in the ground." disposal in Michigan. Though Michigan may have a large quanti­ ty of landfill space, if we continue to take in trash from stales that have no other disposal, is it safe to assume we’ll never run out of ade­ The tables at the Houle Town Hall were manufactured by recycled materials. quate resources? See RECYCLING, page 3 �AH UM Page 2 — Thursday. August 7. 2003 — The Hastings Banner SUPER, continued from page 1---------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------school and secondary levels and he has dealt face of criticism when he believes he's done difficult budget cutting in economic hard with negotiations with employee groups, the right thing, pointing to an example of times. budgets and curriculum issues. expelling five high schools students at Fulton “A good superintendent doesn't always know all the answers, but it’s in.portant to know where to go to get the information... You need to base decisions on good informa­ Middleton for trashing the bus garage. He was asked about what he feels are good and bad changes in modern education. He said much of the good, unfortunately, is On the other hand, he said he supports “I’d have to study contracts with employee associations because 80 percent of every When asked about the role of parents in children’s education, he said, “You can’t involve parents enough... For at least six classrooms across America. Much of the bad, he believes, is the process cf comparing school districts based on stan­ hours a day, we assume that parental role for their children's education... Our greatest obli­ dardized test scores and some of the costly gation is to educate ail kids." believes financing education is worry for the One example of getting more parents involved at Ionia was an annual community dinner, not at taxpayers’ expense. When asked if he has ever altered his deci­ mandates of “No Child Left Behind.’’ He also "anything that can be done to prevent kids using drugs, alcohol nor tobacco." school district's budget is tied to personnel." In summation. Seguna told the board mem­ he said. “I'd talk to other administrators, staff bers, “I would bring Hastings a wealth of and involve the community." experience, dedication and loyalty." what people often do not see, happening in tion.’’ quit at the age of 25. “A good superintendent doesn’t always know all the answers, but it's important to know where to go to get the information... You need to base decisions on good information." -Ctertot Seguna future. ly. ii is removed from the MEAP lest, which makes the evaluation process suspect. He suggested trying to make MEAP tests fun and research shows teachers’ altitudes about the tests can affect the scores by as much as 10 percent. “We need to get our students prepared, but Fred Williams A former special education teacher and make them flexible and well rounded. We also director, Williams rose through the ranks at Grand Ledge schools to become an adminis­ mentary may already be obsolete by the lime they get to high school." trator and left to lake the superintendency at Potterville. cation program in a consortium with the have to realize that what we teach them in ele­ Williams has dealt with an alternative edu­ He said he’s hoping for a longtime tenure at Hastings, where he’d like to see his 10-year- Lansing Waverly school district. The pro­ gram, which is housed in seven portable “Proposal A worked great in Michigan When asked to prioritize five areas in cut­ old daughter graduate from high school. He classrooms, graduated when the economy was healthy, but now it’s ting budget, he ranked school buses first on and his wife. Pat. a teacher at Grand Ledge, spring. being tested,’’ he said. the chopping block, support staff second, ath­ also have 18-year-old twin boys. sions or plans of action, he noted "Many When asked about offering courses to help times. I’m not the kind of person who has to kids with career choices and job training, he have things his way. I believe in consensus. said the curriculum should “help kids decide And as I said in my interview last week, I letics and co-curricular activities third, teach­ 28 students last While talking about his approach to budget Because his daughter is entering fifth grade reductions, he said he would contact all this fall, he said he’d like to delay moving department heads and employee groups to “I’d work very hard not to cut teachers," he into the district until next spring so she can outline what lies ahead. He said he’d want to what they want to do... Every child should said, noting he would try to ride out the crisis finish at the school she’s been going to for a solicit ideas on what could be cut from their believe you have to surround yourself with have the opportunity to have some kind of through attrition. "The problem is you’re long time and before she enters middle school own areas, not other departments. good people." training beyond a high school diploma." hurting kids. You can’t reduce programs that next year. The biggest challenges he sees ahead for But he also said he has stood firm in the Seguna was asked how he would approach ers fourth and textbooks last. directly impact kids." He then was asked how far he would dip into the fund balance (rainy day fund or sav­ NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Founders Weekend planned In Delton Clarksville plans Ox Roast Aug. 9 The 30th annual Delton Founders Weekend «ill take place this Friday and Clarksville’s Ox Roast is scheduled for Saturday. Aug. 9. The day’s events begin with a fireman’s pancake breakfas; from 7 to 10 a.m. Donations accepted. The antique tractor weiglt-in starts at 7 am. with puHs follow­ ing. There will be three-on-three basketball tournaments beginning at 8 am. st Gateway Community Church. Volleyball and softball tournaments will begin at 8 Saturday. Grand Marshals Madeline sod Ryerson Louden will be featured in the parade Saturday at I pan. and Mias Delton Kelly Miles and the rest of her court will preside over festivities. The Delton District Library will host a book sale Friday at die library. Al the same tune. Delton Rotary win sponsor a yard sale ar Cbemco on M-43. From 5 to 7:30 p.m.. the pig roast win feed lots of hungry people. A horseshoe pitching contest is available along with bowling on Orchard Street. From 6 pan. to midnight, Vegas-style gambbog will be al the Delton VFW post Partidpanu must be 18 yean or older. Saturday starts off with a pancake break­ fast 7-11 a.m al the fire station. The arts and crafts fair wifi be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The seventh annual car show will be held from 10 am. to 4 pan. behind the fire nation in die William Smith Memorial Part. Children's rides will be from 10 a.m. to 5 pm., and games frern 10 a m. to 4 pm. Mary and Terri will sing a variety of songs from 11 am. io 12 pm. The watermelon eating contest will be in the arts and crafts area at 11 am., as will a waterball tournament behind the elemen­ tary school. Blue Waler Rising will perform at 1:30 pm. at the south end of the school. AU sorts of 1950s, '60s and '70s songs will entertain listeners. The nearby Bernard Historical Museum will be open from 1 to 5 pm. A pie bake-off judging will begin at 2 pm., with ribbons awarded to the winners. From 2 to 4 p.m.. the Tbotnappie Valley Dulcimer Society will perform on the ele­ mentary school lawn. At 4 pen. the raffle winners will be drawn, and the weekend of fun will wrap up at 7 pm. with a gospel music concert at the Faith United Methodist Church. Longbow event at Charlton Park The Michigan Longbow Association will have its annual Great Lakes Longbow Invitational Friday through Sunday, Aug. 8-10, at Historic Chariton Park. The 19th annual invitational, the largest of its kind, customarily has been held in Marshal!. Brighton, Berrien Springs and Grass Lake. ? ' a weekend full of longbow shooting, brownng traditional archery ven­ dors' displays, eating and carousing with other longbow enthusiasts. There will be shooting events for all ages and skill levels. Visitors are permitted to camp for $6 for the weekend. There is a gate fee of $5 per adult for the weekend. There also are fees for taking part in the various competitions. For more information, call Ken Scollick at (248) 634-0845 or Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775. ' Silent Observer plans car wash Silent Observer will have a car wash Friday, Aug. 8. from 11am. to 2 p.m. at Car Quest located at iLe comer of State Street and Broadway. Has'ings High School Student Council members will be volunteering their time to help with this event Cost is a donation to the local Silent Observer program. The money will go toward rewards issued and the operating costs for this program. am. in the Campbell Township Park. At 9 am. the Classic Car Show starts. From 9 to I! am., crafts will be set up for the public to browse. To reserve a spot, call 693-0050. The grand parade is scheduled for 11 am., with lineup at Nash Circle Drive at 10:15. Lyle and 9uron Jackson are the 2003 grand marshals. At noon there will be games and activi­ ties for all. Ox roast sandwiches will be served, starting at 5 p.m. ’ Music and dancing starts at 7 pm. at the parking lot south of JJ's. Bring lawn chairs to the school and enjoy the fireworks at dark. Cedar Creek topic Is Trail Association ings account). “I’d prefer not al all," he replied, noting dence of the people, who are accustomed to 'We settled our teachers' contract tn three and half hours. I had shown them honetty, no boloney. I don't sit at the table and pottunt I don't waste time. 1 don't like playinggames.* that his current school district boasts of 35 and comfortable with retiring Superintendent Carl Schoessel. Of the former challenge, he percent fund equity. “I wouldn’t want to go said. “I think we’ve got two more years of under 15 percent with the current uncertain­ hard economic times." Of the latter, he said. ties of the economy. It’s needed to help sur­ “1 would want to let the people feel assured vive rough economic times." that the wonderful years aren’t over (because want to cut people look students in the eye One interesting fact Seguna related about Fulton Middleton was that it has a successful Schoessel is stepping down). The community every day.” must keep its trust in the school system. I When asked how he could increase public and economically healthy alternative educa­ hope to use my skills to bring people together involvement in a serious budget-cutting tion program, serving about 250 students. to help solve problems." forum, he replied with the quip, "advertise it Including three neighboring school districts. He said it’s important for parents to realize Most important, he said, is “I wouldn’t as a basketball or football game." One of the more difficult questions was the doors are open to them and they are wel­ For the question if he had ever done some­ about whether he had ever done something come to visit. He said it’s important to be thing he regretted, he told the story of secre­ with staff that he regretted. Seguna told of flexible to allow busy single parents to partic­ taries requesting a 5 percent raise during a once blowing up at a building principal dur­ ipate. serious budget crunch. He laughed at the ing an attempt to implement a comprehensive Spanish program. “It was the only time I ever blew up at a staff "Whenever I walk Lito a room with teach­ ers. students, staff or parents. I try to leave my he member," said. “ I was wrong and I learned from my mistake." He said the difference between smart and dumb is that smart learns from his mistakes while dumb repeats them. Williams said he considers being a superin­ ture was misunderstood. “I paid for that," he said. “There were some hard feelings that took time to heal." tendent a job that requires his attention 365 days a year. Williams has been involved on both sides of the contract bargaining table for many “I’m always on duty," he said. “It’s not just years. He noted that Potterville does not use an 8 to 5 and Friday night job. And if I’m on an attorney or the Michigan Association of School Boards for negotiations. vacation, somebody knows how to gel in has worked with eight people who now have touch with me... I see it as doing whatever it become superintendents or work in central takes." office. request because he was stunned and his ges­ ego at the door." Seguna said he is very proud of the fact he “We settled our teachers* contract in three and half hours," he said proudly. had shown Williams said he’s not afraid to change them honesty, no baloney. I don’t sit at the He’s also proud of helping put together course with policy if it’s needed, but he’s will­ table and posture. I don’t waste time. I don’t Fulton Middleton’s first play in 25 years, with ing to stand firm, even in the face of public like playing games. the help of staff, parents and volunteers. opinion, to do what’s right and follow correct He said he believes experience in negotia­ procedure. “And I don’t ask them (employee groups) to take a 1 percent raise, then take 3 percent tions is one of his biggest strengths, having When asked about changes occurring in gone through that process with all employee groups, sometimes a.< chief negotiator. education, he said perhaps the least known When asked about communicating with the and least glamorous is the way schools now board, he said members need to be told the His philosophy is “You treat people honest­ keep their bbok >. “Now wa ha /e to gel an appraisal of the truth immediately after any kind of serious ly, fairly and openly ahd they will recipro­ cate." entire district'and assess liabilities," he said. rumor mill... It helps when the board is on top • « Seguna said that if he gets the job in Another huge change is coming soon with Hastings, he’d like to stay here until he myself.” development or incident “so you can fight the of things." the passage of the federal “No Child Left Williams said he has only had to terminate retires. He said Hastings is what he's looking Behind" legislation. Though he called it “a an employee once, but he’s had a hand in for and nothing could entice him away. great concept.” the problems he sees with encouraging struggling staff members to NCLB are “putting everybody into the same resign. About evaluating staff, he said he’s been in that business in Ionia and Fulton Middleton. Frederick Fleischmann, secretary of the Thornapple Trail Association, will make a presentation for the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute at 1:15 pm. Sunday. Aug. 10. The brunch will be served at 11 am. and 12:30 pm. Cost is $13 for adults and $6 for children ages 6 and under. The program will bt free. Fle.schmann will talk about the work of the Trail Association and its plans for the future. The group has been working on estaH:shing and maintaining a recreational trail lor walkers and bicyclers between Grand Rapids and Vermontville on an old abandoned railroad corridor. For more information or to make reser­ vations. cafi (269) 721-4190. education locally are increasing Hastings’ $850,000 fund balance and gaining the confi­ He said it’s a very necessary, critical task. box." He added that he believes administrators “For those employees who won’t or can’t should evaluate the abilities of teachers and improve and they impact kids, you can’t look staff rather than a legislative notion that one the other way," he said. “But it’s an adminis­ must teach only in his or her major field of trative responsibility to give an employee the study. chance to improve." NCLB also is expensive, he said. He said he’s had to terminate employees before. About dog-sniffing drug searches, he said they’re a two-edged sword. When asked about using drug-sniffing dogs at school buildings, he said he didn’t have a problem. “My job is to help keep it out of the schools," he said. In summarizing his interest in becoming Hastings’ next school chief, Williams said, “I “Where are we going to find the funding think it’s a good match. I’d be involved in a for this?" he asked. "The stale will pass a rule community like this. I can go with the flow and then make you pay for it." and bring people to change, too." Williams also said something must be done Noting the good feelings du board and “We need to try to educate the kids about with the Michigan Education Assessment community have for Schoessel as he leaves the harmful effects," he said, acknowledging Program. He noted that when 90 percent of Sept. 30, “I’d like a school board to feel that he smoked cigarettes while in college, but students statewide answer a question correct­ way about me, too." MANAGER, continued from pg. 1 Blood drives slated for Aug. 14 and 15 in his job at Middleville, accepted Greenville’s job offer last week, but the announcement wasn’t made by Bosaic until Tuesday. The Middleville Village Council TWo Red Cross blood drives are planned met Wednesday night to discuss his depar­ for later this month in Barry County. One will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 , at Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. The other will be from 12:30 to 4:15 p.m. Friday, Ang. 15, ar Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Local Red Cross officials say consistent blood donations are needed to maintain the supply Fred Stems, executive director of the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross, said more olood than ever is needed during the summer months to offset blood required to save lives of people in near fatal traffic and boating accidents. He said someone who is injured tn a car crash can need as much as 40 pints of Hood. The American Red Cross considers a three-day supply of all blood types to be safe and ample for meeting the needs rf ture. “I’m really proud of the things we’ve been hospital patients. The Great Lakes Region supplies about 2,000 blood products daily to 70 hospitals statewide. To meet that demand, the region must collect 700 units, of Hood from volunteer Hood donors everyday. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday's drive is eligible to contribute. For more information, call the Barry County unit of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. able to accomplish over the past four years,” Gruesbeck said. “But we couldn’t have done it without the staff we have in place here. I think there are great things that are going to happen here. Middleville is definitely a com­ munity on the rise." Delicious Dishes of Barry County A special holiday cookbook featuring great recipes from Barry County cooks is being planned for publication prior to the holidays. If you have a recipe that always receives rave review’s or unique family compliments, submit them for consideration in this special pre-holiday publication. Ten recipes varying from the quick and easy to the long and slightly painful will be selected. Each chef will be interviewed about their prize dish, along with a photograph taken of the culinary masterpiece. The county cookbook will be published by J-Ad Graphics in October. All entries can be sent by e-mail to jadnews@voyager.net. attn.: Delicious Dishes; or by fax to 269-945-5192, attn.: Erika; or by phone at 269-945-9554. He said his greatest satisfaction has been the way ihe community has worked to togeth­ er and cooperated on the downtown project and stagecoach, which he said helps define Middleville and its future attractiveness. “I was pleasantly taken aback at how well the people have worked together and at the personal commitments by the Village Council to rebuild and expand the infrastruc­ ture.” He said sewer and water expansion still are needed, but much of the groundwork for the future has been laid. Gruesbeck was hired in January 1999 as assistant village manager and planner and he was elevated to village manager in August after David Arking was dismissed. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Central Michigan University, where he also earned his master’s degree in public administration. Before he came to Middleville, Gruesbeck was a planning and research associate for the Heart of West Michigan United Way in Grand Rapids. �TTw Hasting# Banrwr — Thumoay, August 7.2003 — Pag* 3 RECYCLING, continued from page 1— ELECTION, continued from page 1 . “Never s*y never.” Dechow said. If a “don’t fix it unless it’s broke” mentali­ ty continues to be pervasive, we may miss opportunities to make a dent in landfill rub­ bish. Sherman believes that excess trash is, “a lol of our fault as consumers." Not only are we passing over recycled products, we're buying products with excess packaging. Sherman described how gum used to have at least three layers: Cellophane, paper and foil packaging before getting to the stick of gum. Now gum usually only has one layer, though Sherman said, “it doesn’t have to do with reducing waste" and is more a mat­ ter of cost. , With a concerted effort, Sherman said that consumers can “demand that they (manufac­ turers) do something about packaging." Before forces can unite, consumer mentality of “the nicer the box, the better product" must be breached. Some companies and industries have already started the effort. The land where J-Ad Graphics now stands had previously been used as a garbage dump. A full-blown recycling effort now consumes the news and printing company. According to Vice President Fred Jacobs, “Over the last 20 years the company has dou­ bled — our waste hasn’t.” In the year 2002, 13,992 trees were saved, and more than 2,469 cubic yards of waste were kept out of the landfill due to recycling efforts. Among the recycled items are paper, card­ board and even film negatives. “Recycling takes a lol of dedication, but we find a way to do it, and make it easy. Now, it's a habit,” said Jacobs. Hope Township officials have done the flip side of the recycling coin by purchasing recy­ cled tables. The blow-molded high-density polyethylene tables aren’t made from post­ consumer recycled goods, but are rather recy­ cled material of the Lifetime Solutions prod­ ucts, a company in Utah Ciat produces less than 0.002% waste. Other items available tn consumers are recycled napkins and printer ink cartridges, both of which are cheaper than other product brands. Consumers also can reuse household items to prevent from spending on nonrecyclable goods. For example, a lunchbox can be used over and over, without building up a quantity of brown paper bags. Old ripped up T-shirts can be turned into dust cloths instead of buying the single use sheets. Caledonia has a program to donate used cell phones to the elderly. Governor Jennifer Granholm also has been thinking about recycling by setting a recy­ cling goal of 40% for Michigan, double what the rate stands at now. A task force composed of the Michigan Environmental Council, the Michigan Recycling Partnership and the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The groups’ overall purpose is to improve recy­ cling in Michigan, and have so far conducted nine hearings all over the state to hear testi­ mony from citizens. Dechow described a “bag and tag" pro gram that Grand Rapids has. which she believes is a motivating force behind recy­ cling. The program is volume based, and res­ idents pay for the number of trash bags they put forth. Recycling then not only helps the environment, but residents’ wallets. The key to recycling in the future? Dechow believes it’s education. And Fleeter said that while Michigan is lagging behind other states in regards to recycling, “The only place to go is up. Over the next decade we’ll see improved efforts." Some say landfills are plentiful. Others say recycling is necessary. Can we sniff out the rubbish idea? “1 want it to thrive." Cybulski said. “But if citizens can't stay employed here, they will leave (referring to rhe troubled economy and recent layoffs at Bliss and Hastings Manufacturing). I just want to make the city better." The First Ward and other city races will be decided in the November general election. The primary did not eliminate any other can­ didates. Second Ward contenders for council were Dorothy Hawkins, who received 20 votes, and Kim Townsend who had 14. In the Third Ward, Michele Kiernan received Id votes and Don Bowers II. The Fourth Ward had only one candidate running for the council seat. Donald Tubbs, who received 36 votes. In the mayoral race. 102 votes went to Robert May and 92 votes went to Barry Wood. Both will square off in November. Neither Randoulph Teegardin nor Richard Heath were challenged for their seats on the Board of Review. Teegardin received 159 votes and Heath got 154. Ted Bustance Curt Cybulski Rev. Charles McCabe takes part in historic Episcopal vote by Erika Simpson J-Ad Graphics Intern The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe DI of the Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church took' Rev. McCabe described a very emotional convention, in which some delegates were part in a historical vote Sunday, which some followers believe will split the church — quite unlike Moses' parting of the Red Sea. Rev. McCabe was elected to be a delegate for the Western Michigan diocese last October, and has spent the year in preparation for the General Convention in Minneapolis. While the convention meets every three years to discuss church business, most decisions aren't the topic of national news like this year. The first openly gay bishop. Rev. V. Gene Robinson of New Hampshire, was approved by a two-thirds vote of both the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. Rev. McCabe voted in support of Rev. Robinson, along with the three othin delegates for the Western Michigan diocese and Bishop Robert Gepert. "The election of Bishop Robinson will bring about a lot of healing in our church for people who have been oppressed and discrim­ inated against in our society for many years." McCabe said. Relay for Life has record number of teams ReV Charles McCabe very pleased and others left in tears. "We are seeking to be truthful and honest with each other in who we are as people of God." said Rev. McCabe. Though some conservative Episcopalians have had difficulties dealing with the newly elected bishop. Rev. McCabe's wife. Hankie, said that she's "not anticipating my prob­ lems" in the local congregation. Rev. McCabe's delegate duties will be over once the convention is completed at the end of the week. He has been rector of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church since 1990. His son. Jason, graduated from Hastings High school in 1997, and the University of Michigan in 2001. He’s currently working with the Chicago Slock Exchange as an options trader for Geneva Securities. Rev. McCabe's wife. Frankie, has been an employee with Hastings Area SchooB for 12 years. unmerfest Sports From 3 p.m. this Friday to 3 p.m. Saturday, 30 teams will te walking or jogging around Hastings Tyden Park in a fight against cancer at the Barry County Relay lor Life. Jennie Decker (left) and Meme Moray, co-chairpersons of the event, are pictured here making plans for the event which raises funds for the American Cancer Society to use for research, local education programs and support serv* Ices. The public is welcome to cheer on the participants. Two shuttle buses are available to transport people from the parking lots of Hastings Middle School and First Baptist Church to Friday's relay activities during the hours of 6 p.m. to mid­ night. All cancer survivors, their families and friends are invited to celebrate life and participate in an 8 p.m. Friday survivors' lap. Survivors should register in advance by contacting Meme at 269-948-4484 or Jennie at 616-374-3012. A Luminaria Cu-emony takes place after that. August 22, 23 & 24 Time To Sign Up Now Time will be running out before you know it. Flrat to Sign-lip Plays - WEIGHT LIFTING - ff Masoon - 948-8643 - Chris Marlow - 948-1963 1— 12.-00 • Start 1:00 pm Saturday • Frue 4-ON-4 CO-ED SAND VOLLEYBALL - Ryan White - 948-8004 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church 5-ON-5 ROLLER HOCKEY - Ryaua WUte - 948-8004 - JIM JENSON MEMORIAL 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL - Brett Br.ua rr - 945-9554. ext. 227 - - 1OK-5K RUN - - Jamda McMillen - 948-3139 8:30 am Saturday • Eaatriea by Aug. 16 • 318.00 Fun Run 9:30 am Saturday • Starts at Middle School Parking Lot • Free! - HORSESHOES - Pete Toaaava - 945-9444 IO aan Saturday • Resister 8-9:30 aan Sporting Event Team Name__ Captains Name .Phone Number. Mail entries to 221 W. State St.. Hastinss. Ml 49058 �Page t— Thursday. August 7. !003 — The Hastings Banner Pre-election news coverage excellent No negative comments on pay to play? To the editor: Hastings Athletic Director Steve Hoke made a comment printed in Grand Rapids Press that “I haven't heard a single negative comment," referring to pay to play for Hastings athletes. I’ll bet his major is a nega­ tive and shows what happens when you get the second generation in the same school. The schools always blame the state for all its problems. They spend every cent, with no thought of the future. Most of Hastings teach­ ers arc overpaid and have been for years. Oh yes. the community's new pool won t be ready, so no swim team. What I’d like to know is how much the school system pays for the rent of the building. That was put up with a millage vote for community use. It didn’t say for the high school swim teim to dictate what hours the pool would be open to locals. I’ll bet the community center proponents will have all the answers to that. The building should have been built down on the old fair­ bounds (West State Street) then the school wouldn’t run as their own. We have a prosecuting attorney Shane McNeill, all out to protect the public from people who have been drinking and driving. I would take that seriously if he had locked up Sheriff Steve DeBoer when he ran over a mailbox, left the scene and returned later to fix the mailbox, and maybe bake a raspberry pie. Was the new head of the Chamber of Commerce part of a cover-up? One thing that really galls me is the people who were against the closing of Mill Street for a new' library and promised money to Doug Ward for the lawyer and court costs. Many never came through and it would be wonderful if they could give the defense a shot in the arm. Doug is out a lot of money and a lot of time from his Pet World store on Mill Street. Just stop and think. We need one more stoplight at the old National Bank driveway on Broadway. Three in a row would be great! Let brilliance shine through. Donald W. Johnson Middleville Motorcyclists back worthy causes To the editor: This is in reference to Juanita DeBolts let­ ter in the July 31 Banner ubout motorcyclists. If she was so concerned about being rearended why didn’t she pull off the road? Il sounds like she mighi have some road rage. The reason we motorcyclists get together and ndc in a group is so we can stay together and so we're seen. How many people who don't ride actually look for motorcycles before pulling into traf­ fic. while driving, or before making a turn * Not many! I've been nuts where the police have held up traffic so we all could get through together. I don't know what that particular run was for. but there’s a lot of runs that benefit peo­ ple. Just a few are breast cancer. MS. MD, and Toys for Tots. Maybe she has benefitted from one of these or knows someone who has. The Toys for Tots in Sturgis. We went on a 50-nule or so run and the state police and sheriff's department were blocking intersec­ tions the whole run. We also had thousands of people standing on the roadside waving at us and thanking us as we rode by. The police in Hastings have also stopped traffic so we could all get through together. Because of her anger, how would she have felt if one of those bikes had crashed because she decided to get in the midst of them. Thankfully no one did, but what if? Shari DeWitt. Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before thay will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's .tame and community of resi­ dence. 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To the editor: I am grateful to the people of the First Ward in the City of Hastings for their support for my candidacy for City Council. The turnout in Tuesday’s election was lower than expected, but it was a fair and close race. I think we should focus on what is right with Hastings and improve on that. I also appreciate the Hastings Banner for the level of coverage provided. The article that appeared in the Banner was truly a civic responsibility response. An honorable men­ tion also goes to the Battle Creek Enquirer for its effort to educate as well as report. I hope in the primary election, the citizens of Hastings will have the same opportunity to get to know the candidates in such an in­ depth manner. Wolfram Hentschel, Hastings Coast Guard has its own song To the editor: 1 read with interest the recent letter con­ cerning the Coast Guard. Like the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force, the Coast Guard also had its own song, written by Capt Francis Van Boskerck. U.S. Coast Guard, before World War B The words are as follows: So here's the Coast Guard muvhing song We sing on land or sea. Through surf and norm and howling gale. High shall our purpose be. "Semper Paratus" is our guide, Our fame, our glory, too; To fight to save or fight and die! Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you. This song, along with the other service songs, is sung annually on the Friday evening before Veterans Day al Cunningham Acres (Lake Odessa Grange). And like the other services, the Coast Guard had a ladies' branch known as the SPARs (Semper Paratus, Always Ready), some of whom are listed in the book "Barry County Veterans of the World Wa- II Era," which will be available shortly. Harland Nye. Hastings If you run your own small business, you may well be in need of a good retire­ ment plan. At one time, you might have considered a 401 (k), only to discard the idea when you realized that some of the costs and burdens • such as testing requirements to ensure fair contributions to all employees 34 might prevent you and your key employees from fully bene­ fiting from the plan. But now, you've got a "safe harbor" in which to place your 401 (k), away from the uncertainties cf whether you will benefit. The "Safe Harbor" 401 (k). created by the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996, could help you build resources for your own retirement - and attract and retain employees. Like ail 401 (k) plans, the Safe Harbor 401 (k) offers taxdeferred growth of earnings, the ability to make pre-tax contributions (which can lower a plan participant's adjusted gross income), the opportunity tor employer matching contributions and a variety of Investment choices. Furthermore, a Safe Harbor 401 (k) per­ mits discretionary profit-sharing contribu­ tions. And your contributions are consid­ ered business expenses, so they are tax-deductible. Phis, if your business .iad no plan, you may quality tor a tax credit to offset administration fees tor the plan's first three years. Clearly, all these features are good for you and whatever employees you might have. But what really makes the Safe Harbor 401 (k) a benefit to small busi­ nesses is less testing." You don't have to deal with any non-discrimination test­ ing to identify whether "highly compen­ sated employees* (generally, business owners and management employees) contributed too much, as long as you adhere to the following contribution and matching guidelines: - You must contribute at least 3 percent of compensation to all "non-highly com­ pensated employees.' All non-highly compensated employees are entitled to this money, even if they don't elect to contribute to the plan. You can choose whether or not to provide this contribu- tion to highly compensated employees, so you, as the business owner, can receive this contribution. Or: ■ You must provide each non-highly com­ pensated employee who participates in the Safe Harbor 401 (If) with a dollar tor dollar match on salary deferrals up to 3 percent of compensation, and a 50 cents on the dollar match on deferrals between 3 and 5 percent of compensa­ tion. Alternatively, you can simply choose to make a dollar tor dollar match on the first 4 percent of compensation. Keep in mind that this match is up to 4 percent of compensation - so if you have employees who contribute less than 4 percent of their compensation, you only have to match the amount contributed. Again, as the business owner, you also can receive this contribution. The jiercentage of matching contribu­ tions for any highly compensated employee ■ including yourself, as the business owner ■ cannot be higher than the percentage provided to non-highly compensated employees. However, a Safe Harbor 401 (k) does offer a distinct advantage to highly com­ pensated employees, because they are guaranteed the ability to defer from their pay the maximum amount ($12,000 in 2003, or $14,000 if they're over 50) regardless of how much the non-highly compensated employees contribute. In a "regular" 401 (k). mis figure might have been reduced by the amo u nts the non highly compensated employees chose to deter. A Safe Harbor 401 (k) is typically inex­ pensive to set up and maintain - and. with the absence of testing require­ ments, the benefits you can receive from the plan can be maximized and are pre­ dictable. To determine If this retirement plan is appropriate for your needs, con­ tact your investment representative, who can work with your tax or business adviser. But don't wait too long - the quicker you get your retirement money into a "sate harbor," the less time it can take for your ship to come in. —STOCKS— Vie following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional rep­ resentative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 President's comment fine: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Ser,ate: 1-202-224-3121 Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. CaH: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-maD: senpbirkhdz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy CocaCda DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mlg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg s Company McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pfizer Inc. Wai Marl Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE How to encourage recycling? What is the best way for local government to encourage you to recycle? 2127 2323 51.00 6.19 44.36 3524 3425 35.35 3730 14.78 1052 3620 633 7935 17.95 49.78 3334 22.00 40.11 5.11 8.60 44.46 3250 55.30 $35125 $4.95 903632 1.38 -.47 -34 -.68 -.37 -.50 -31 -30 -.08 -.03 -52 -31 -.71 +136 -136 -.01 -35 -.72 -.15 -134 -38 -50 -134 -.07 -.19 -$1030 421 •168.14 -100M Th«Hati—■ Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PubbhMb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division at J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs MH Frederic Jecobe VkaPMUM • NEWSROOM* David T. Young (Ector) Elaine Gibert (Assistant Edta) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Mille Hill. Hastings: Denise Meyering, Middleville: “We need to get better facilities. The mess at Bliss discourages peo­ ple." “We need good recy­ cling sites Right now there’s nowhere to recycle in Middleville.” “Make it convenient for the people to get to. The more convenient it is, the more people will use it." Ravmond Halliwill, Nashville: Dawn James, Hastings: John Woods, Delton: “Access is the number one thing. Easier access means more people will recycle.” “There needs to be more awareness of where to take the products. Maybe even some type of incentive would help.’’ “They should consider making recycling a law.” Sandra Ponsetlo Susan Temere CatiiyRuetw Erika Simpson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • OawSed ads accaptod Monctay through Rtoay 800 am. to 530 p.m., Satumtays 830 am. to Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton DanBuerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Ratos: $25 par year in Barry County $27 par year in adprtng counties $29 per year ataawhare POSTMASTER: Sarto addrttt changes to: PABoiB llutngi. Ml 49US-0602 Second Ca$$ Postage Pad at Hattnga. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7.2303 — Page 5 Lake Odessa’s Summer Splash is filled with surf, sun and fun The Poor Man Tractor PuH was Sunday’s main event at the Lake Odessa Summer Splash. The tractors are adapted from lawn tractors with motorcycle engines. The Summer Splash began Friday night with a cardboard boat regatta. The boats were made of cardboard and the last one floating won. Lake Odessa's Fourth Avenue was filled with show cars Saturday The fire fighters showed their antlqne truck along side this classic sports car. Members of the West Michigan Water Ski Association performed a ski show Saturday afternoon as part of the Summer Slash weekend. They did jumps, slalom, barefoot skiing and formed three-person high pyramids. (Photo by David Berkimer) KSTRUCTIONS: Delete references Io any programs In which foe SFA doos not participate. it the retease covers more than one SFA. provide a M of the SFA*. the programs in «Mch they participate, Mee at the determining officials and tie name*, addresses and telephone number* ol the hearing officials. This la the pubic release that we w« send to The Hastings Banrw on 7-30-03. Delton Kellogg Schools today announced is policy tor free and reduced price meals tor children unable to pay ths Ml price ol meals served under the NafionS School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. The following household size and Income criteria wfil be used for determining eiigibitty TOTAL FAMILY SIZE 1 2 • 3 4 5 6 7 e For each oddfaonel tentey member add: An antique tractor show was part of the Summer Splash. This is Trent Cappon with Bob Cappon’s 1945 Case cast iron tractor. It is 25 horse power and was used in W.W.II to pull planes tor the U.S. Air Force. A. SCALE FOR FREE MEALS OR FREE MILK YEAR MONTH WEEK $11,674 15.756 19838 23,920 28,002 32,084 36.186 40,248 ♦4.0062 $ 973 1.313 1.654 1.994 2.334 2.674 3.014 3.354 ♦ 341 B SCALE FOR REDUCED PRICE MuALS MONTH WEEK YEAR $225 303 382 460 539 617 696 774 $16,613 $1,385 $320 22.42? 28.231 34.040 39.849 45.658 51.467 57.276 1.869 2.353 432 543 2.837 3.805 655 767 879 4.289 4.773 990 1.102 ♦79 ♦6.608 ♦466 ♦112 3321 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eigtote lor free and reduced price meals. Appkcaton forms are being sent to all homes with a tetter to parents or guardfans. To apply lor free or reduced price meal*, households should M out the form and return < to ft* school. Addttonal copies ol foe application form are avail­ able « toe principal's office in each school. Households should answer afl questions on foe form KOH FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS, /ft apptcaaon which doe* not contain al of foe tofiowing riormston cannot be processed by foe school: (1) foe lotai income by source for each household member (such as wages, child support, etc.); (2) names ol al household members. (3) soctoi security number ol the adult household member who signs foe appietton; and (4) foe signature ol an adult household member. FOOD STAMP/HP HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or Family Independence Program (HP) benefits for your chid, you only have to kstyour chfltf* name and Food Stamp or HP case number and sign foe app*- cafcon The informatton provided by foe household is confidential and wtt be used only for foe purpose of determining eligi­ bly. verifying data, or qualifying chfidren lor other federal and slate programs, as authorized by foe United States Department of Agriculture. Applications may be verified by foe school or other officials at any time during foe school year If children are appro-zed for free or reduced price meal benefits, foe household must report to tne school increases in household income over $50 per month ($600 per year) and decreases in household size Households may apply for benefits at any time during foe school year. It a household is not currently eiigfcte but has BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! a decrease in household income, an increase in household size household sixxAd ® out an appficaiton at that time. or H a household member becomes unemployed, foe in moat case*. FOSTER CHLDREN ar* efigfoto tor foeee benefits regardteas al foe household's income ffahoueehold has foster cnSdren firing with them and they wish to apply for free or reduced price meals for them, foe nousehold should contact foe school tor more information. Under foe provisions of toe poicy Janelie Ites. 629623-2326 wifi review sppficaficns and determine efigtitey Parents or guardfans dissatisfied with foe nfang of toe official may wish to discus* the decision with the determining official on an informal basts The household also has foe right to a fair hearing. This can bo done by cafcng or writing foe fofiovmg official Ron Archer. 327 N. Grove St. DMon. Ml 49046 269-623-9246 Each school and the Superintendent Office have a complete poicy, which may be reviewed by any interested party REAPPLY: You may apply tor meal benefits at any time during foe school year. If you lose your fob. if your income decreases. rf your family sue increases, if you begin Food Stamps or HP. til out an application at that time. The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. Persons with dteabffitfas who require alternative means lor com­ munication of program information (Braifie. large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2660 (voice and TDD) To fife a complaint of dwenmmeson. wreo USDA, Director. Office of CM Rights. Room 326-W. Whitton Btog. 1400 Independence Avenue. SW. Washington. D.C. 20250-9410 or csfi (202) 720-5864 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer You w® be informed of application approval or denial. cwawwo �Page 6 — Thursday. August 7, 2003 — The Hastings Banner Walter S. Popielarz HASTINGS - Mrs. Catherine Ann “Cathe Allerding, age 48, of Hastings, died Tuesday, Aug. 5,2003, at her residence. HASTINGS - Walter S. Popielarz, age 89. of Hastings, died Monday. Aug. 4, 2003, at his residence. He was bom Oct. 22, 1913 in Grand Rapids, the son of Stephan and Josephine (Kozolwski) Popielarz. Walter moved to Poland at the age of six, he attended school in Poland and relumed to Grand Rapids in 1939. His employment included foundry work, furniture company. White & White Pharmacy, security work and Meijer in Mrs Allerding was bom on Jan. 26, 1955 at Kalamazoo, the daughter of Robert and Rita (Lindsay) Shoup. She was raised in Barry County and attend­ ed area schools. Cathe devoted her life and her heart to her family. She was a deeply loved mom, grand­ ma, sister, aunt and friend. Mrs. Allerding is survived by sons, Jerry and bis children Alex and Haley, Jacob (Tracy) and their children Danny, Jacob and Joel. Josh (Shawna) and their children Daisey and Josh, and Joe and his canine “Chewy"; sisters, Diana (Ron) DeMond and Cindy Allerding; brothers. Bob (Dianne) Shoup and John (Brenda) Shoup; and other family mem­ bers, Shannon, John, Matt, Nathan and Dylan Shoup; Ray and Jen Mello, Katie Rich, Nick and Kassi Furlong, Alkia, Mark. Travis and Tanner Gardner, Amanda and Will Fields and I___________ /no M. FUk HASTINGS - Ina M. Fisk, age 87, of Hastings, formerly of Alto and Middleville, passed away July 31, 2003 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Ina Mae Fisk was bom on May 26, 1916 al Newberry, Michigan, the daughter of John and Sarah (Crolhers) Coates. She was raised in Newberry and attended one room school through sixth grade. She was married to Allen G. Fisk on Jan. 11,1946. Ina Mae was a homemaker, she loved her flowers and she enjoyed doing hooked rugs. She was a caring, loving mother, grand­ mother, and sister, always doing kind deeds for family and friends. She is survived by her son, Kenneth A. (Rhonda) Fisk of Middleville; a daughter. Sandra Hagan of Washington; five grandchil­ dren, Amanda. Michael, Nathan, Fred and Brett; two brothers, Fred (Irene) Coates of Escanaba. Harold (Gloria) Coates of Lake Muskegon. Walter has lived for the past eight years with his stepdaughter, Saundra Weller, on Algonguin Lake where he enjoyed fishing and sitting on the deck watching the lake and the scenery. He was a former member of Lake Harbor Methodist Church in Muskegon. He married Bernice E. Parker Nov. 25. 1980 and she died in 1992. Surviving is a son, Edward Popielarz of Grand Rapids; daughter, Marianna Pajaczkowski of Leipzig, Germany; step­ daughter, Saundra (Bernie) Weller of a host of friends. Honoring Mrs. Allerding*s wishes, private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of #49 Sundago Park Road. Hastings, Mich. 49058. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Hastings. Respecting his wishes, no services will be held. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Albert H. Anderson, age 76, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2003 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom January 3, 1927 in Hamilton Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, the son of Abe and Geneva (Welch) Anderson. Mr. Anderson attended schools in Indiana then entero! he United States Army on July 3, 1948. He served in the Military Police sta­ tioned in Germany until July 2.1952. Shortly after his discharge, he moved to the Hastings area. He married Priscilla Furman on June 19, 1965 in Hastings. He owned a lawn care service for over 40 years and also worked for the Hastings City Bank for 11 years until his retirement in 1992. Mr. Anderson was a former member of the American Legion. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, and Hastings. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. FLEASANTV IEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Oimuead (616) 758-3021 church phone HOPE. UNITED FAITH UNITED METHODIST METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Dehon. Pauor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 un. Sunday School for all ages al 9:45 un. Nuncry provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Webute. www. hopeum com Office hours: Service 6:00 p m.; Bible Study & Sunday Schoo: 10:45 a.m. Morning ST. CYRIL’S ST ROSE C ATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jeffenon. Father Al Rtmell, 9-12). Fellowship. (Gr. evening ('ATHOUC CHURCH Sunday Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A 6:00 service of mission St. Rose Catholic (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to Sunday Manes 8 30 a_m nd 11:00 Pioneer Chib at kids 9:30 un. p.m.) 6 HASTINGS FREE pm. METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Corner of State Rd and Boltwood (child care provided). St.. Rev Pastor SAINI'S ANDREW A MATTHIA Sundr School 9: KajB^dmaea for INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 XX) pjn are: Rainbows or J J BMe Quiz (ages 2 9:15 un. Morning Prayer, 11O0 Daniel Graybill. Senior Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9 30 un. and worship service at 10:30 a.m. Coffee CHURCH and Cookies 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services - School will format be available Life offers For more mforauuon call 795-2370 or R<^. David T. Hustwkk 948­ Youth Minntne* or Teen Bible Quiz (aget 13-19); Adak Bible Study - No WELCOME CORMJLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Rev Bob South Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11XX) am.; Sunday School. 10 am 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of at 301 E State Rd (Acron from es. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) Tom's Market). We look forward lo FIRST B APTIST CHURCH GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hartings Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9.30 am Pastor. Thursday.Aug 7 -1:30 p.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 Acolyte Preparation. Friday, Aug. 8 6 30-1000 p.m. Rock Group. a.m.. Morning Worship Service; EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Couuwtion." 315 W. and W Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Chartes P. McCabe III Rector Mr F. William Vbetbeqt. Director of Samrday. Aug. 9 - 8.00 un. Softball pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm., A*ana. Sr. Youth Ministry Prayer Tune; 8.00 and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Study, Choir practice. Call Church Aug. Office, 948-8004 for information on Worship TuesdayAug. MOPS. Ladies Leisure Time Bible 800 & 10:00 am. 12 - 7.00 p.m. Schedulers Meeting. 7:00 p.m. Studies. Fellowship 10 and Aug 13 - 2 XX) p.m. Congregation Care Committee; 7.00 pm. Worship. Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE AZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm HASTINGS FIRST UNITED MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) METHODIST CHURCH 852-9223. Morning Celebration 10 Fellowship Time before the 209 W Green Street, Hartings. MI 49058 (269-945-9574) fumcW service. Nursery, children's ministry, voyager.nei. Barrier free building youth group, adult small group min- with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. am a.m. Sunday School Hour, 11XX) 7X10 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children Director of Christian Education; ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Norm Houma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 am. - Sunday School. 9:30 am. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 nd. South, Pastor Brent Branham. Faster Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9.45 am; Worship IIXX) Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pm. - of Anyna JUL NadniUe. Mich. 49073 LIVE! the Dome service). Junior Under (Contemporary Sun Plane A Wontap 10:30 im.. 6.00 Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am. Refreshments; 11:00 * a.m. boys A girts ages 4-12. Patton David and Rose MacDonald An mms of God's love. "Where Everyone is Traditional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both QUIMBY UNITED for ages five through second grade. METHODIST CHU RCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (615) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am.-11 am.: P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd , Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Mormon. Service Tunes: I-616-731-5194 or 1-517-152-1106 Wednesday nights • 6:00 pm LIVE’ Under WOODGROVE BRETHREN Coats Grove Rd Dome. Junior Church; 9:30 a.m Refreshments. 10:00 a.m. 9:30; Church Service 10:30 un. BARRY COUNTY Traditional Service. CHURCH OF CHRIST 49058 ( 269) 945-2938 Minister: MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join u* Sunday: Bible Class 1000 un.; Worship I lOO un.. 600 Rd.) Pastor Jun McKelvey (269) 623-8857 Sunday Service 10:30 un.-12 noo Bible Study Friday at 7 team Schedule 8:30 a m. LIVE! Under the HOW GRACE OF GOO FELLOWSHIP praise Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces- Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) the church office. Dome Pastor 541 N. Ifirhipa Ave„ Has&ngs. MI School 11:15 un. Nuncry provided. Junior church. Youth group. the rehearsal. Thursday nights - 7:00 CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Class 7.00 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC (HI RCH Naahville. Rev. Al Russell Pastor. A also playing bingo. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Priscilla; nine children, Carol White of Hastings. Helen (Jim) Hess of Grand Rapids, Eugene (Mary) Anderson of Newaygo, Barb Anderson, Jackie Lusby, Brenda Stillman, Barb (Chad) Livingston. Debbie (Bill) Hall. Floyd (Sherri) Totten, all of Hastings; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren, and a sister in California. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Services were held Monday, August 4, 2003 at I p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Rev. Russell A. Sarver officiat­ ing Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements were by Funeral Home in Hastings. I the Girrbach He/en L. Preston DELTON - Helen L. Preston, of Delton, passed away August 4, 2003. Mrs. Preston was bom in Dover, Ohio on April 17. 1915; the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Vazer) Nepsa. From 1963 to 1972, she owned and operat­ ed a foster care home. In later years, Mrs. Preston was a quiet, private women who enjoyed making quilts, cooking for her family, and she will be remembered for her baked bread and home­ made bean soup. She is survived by a son: Albert S. Beebe of Delton; daughters, Arlene (Ray) Hanson of Battle Creek, Elaine McMullen of Battle Creek, Ann Sinclair of Murphysboro, Tennessee and Doris (Jeff) Hause of Hastings; 11 grandchildren; 23 great grand­ children and 18 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Preston was preceded in death by hus­ bands. Albert Beebe in 1943, and James Preston in 1972; a sister, Anna Hamblin and a grandson. Jason Campbell. The family will receive visitors today (Thursday) at 1 p.m. with funeral services at 2 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Delton Lions Club will be appreciated. ROCKFORD - Mrs. Grace Near Scott, age 94, of Rockford and formerly of Caledonia, passed way on Friday, July 25, 2003. Mrs. Scott was a people type of person who loved music of all kinds. She was a self-taught piano and organ player and used her gift of music, playing for enjoyment and ministering to families as the staff organist at the Vander-Pool Funeral Heme. For 14 years, she worked at the Wurzburg store. She loved to play cards, especially "euchre.” Generous to a fault, Mrs. Scott was very non-judgmental in the way people lived their lives. She is survived by her daughter. Betsy and her husband, Mike Nelson of Sand Lake; her sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen Near of Middleville; and her nieces and nephews who were very special to her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell on June 9, 1977, her brother; Robert Near, and her sisters, Margaret Langkamp. Marion Buer and Evah Finkbeiner The Memorial Service for Mrs. Scott was Tuesday morning al the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Activity fund at Metron of Cedar Springs. ___ Youlonda Lynde Mae CALEDONIA - Youlonda Lynde Mae Smith, age 86, of Caledonia went to be with her Leri on Saturday, July 26,2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton R. Smith; step-daughter, Virginia Shelton; parents, Hiram and Sanna Raab; brothers, Cleo, Kenneth, Jarold and Leon; sisters Leota, Lucile and Arola. Lynde is survived by her step-daughter, Barbrra (Paul) Schantz of Ohio; three grand­ daughters, Joy (Jeff) Reep, Jane (Tim) Fiehrer, Jill (Brett) Goecke; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Roger (Marion) Raab of Battle Creek, Eugene (Marjorie) Raab of Kentwood; sisters-in-law and broth­ ers-in-law, Maxine Raab of Flint, Louise Raab of Wyoming, Bryce (Mary Ellen) Smith of Caledonia. Lila Thaler of Grand Rapids, Margaret (Julius) Mutschler of Wayland, Eva Smith of Chardon, OH; business partner, Jerry Good of Caledonia; and many nieces and nephews. Lynde was inducted into Michigan Farmer’s Hall of Fame along with her hus­ band, and inducted in the Women’s Hall of Fame of Michigan Farm Bureau. She was also very active at Leighton United Methodist Church. Funeral services for Lynde were held on Wednesday at Leighton United Methodist Church, 4180 2nd Ave., Caledonia. Interment Hooker Cerr«etery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Leighton United Methodist Church or Caledonia High School FFA or Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, Caledonia. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 ( 269 ) 945-5463 Nelson E Lumm. Inienm Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 un. Traditional Worship. 10:30 un Contemporary Worship. The 9XX) Service is broad­ cast over WBCTI - AM 1220. The 10:30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services SPECIAL EVENTS: mission of St Rose Catholic Church. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • 'Prescriptions’ 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. ______ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan______ Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 Ann; one sister, Alice Groh of Alanson, MI; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Allen G. Fisk who died in 1990 and brothers, Frank, Harvey and Glen Coates. Funeral services were held Monday morn­ ing at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. F.L. "Red" Faber, officiat­ ed. Interment Alaska Cemetery, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Township Emergency Services. Arrangements were made Funeral Home, M ddleville. I___________ by Beeler Elton J. Londo CALEDONIA - Elton J. Londo, age 86, of Caledonia went to be with his Lord suddenly on July 29, 2003 due to an accidental injury. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary and his daughter, Ann. A kind and gentle man that will be sorely missed by his loving wife of 15 years, Margaret; his children, Stephen (Angela) Londo, Thomas (Sandra) Londo. Paul (Cathy) Londo, Charlene (Jim) MacDonald, Gwen (Gerry) Pettersch. Jennie (Fred) Klamphere, Gary Martin, and Jackie Martin; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters; one brother; and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass for Elton was held Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE, Caledonia. Fr. David E. LeBlanc celebrant. A Rosary Scripture Service was held on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Holy Family Catholic Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by ManhysscKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Phillip R. Scott NASHVILLE - Phillip R. Scott, age 83. of Thomapple Lake Road. Nashville, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Scott was bom on May 8,1920 in Villa Grove, Illinois, the son of Joseph Mearie and Ada Blanche (Reynolds) Scott. He was raised in Castleton Township of Barry County and attended the Feightncr School, graduating in 1938 from Nashville High School. He was married to Sara L. Gearhart on April 26,1941. Mr. Scott was a lifelong fanner, During World War 11 he also was employed as a fin­ ished inspector at Eaton Manufacturing Company in Battle Creek. He was a member of Barry County Agricultural Association Board for several years, a graduate of Michigan State short course in agriculture. He was honored and awarded a plaque from the Michigan State Police for apprehending a criminal without thought for his personal safety. Mr. Scott is survived by his wife, Sara; sons, Bradley Scott of Nashville, Brian Scott of Nashville and Barry Scott of Milwaukee, Wise.; eight grandchildren; three step-grandcliildrcn and two great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents and brother Merle Scott in June 2003. Services were held on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003 at Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Pastor Steve Olmstead officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Casket bearers were Bradley Scott, Brian Scott, Barry Scott, Richard Scott, Braden Scott and Aaron Scott. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Animal Shelter or Nashville Fire Department. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel of Nashville. �The Hastings Banner — Th jrvday. August 7.2003 — Page 7 MillerFeather to wed Sept. 21 JWnebrenners to celebrate silver wedding anniversary John and Cindy (Reid) Wincbrcnner were married August IX 1978. Please join their daughters, Becky. Angie and Kim, as they celebrate their 25th anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. August 10. 2003 at their home, 1562 Iroquois Trail, Hastings. Kristopher Ryan Harmon. Middleville and Katharine Grace Selke, Grand Rapids. Scott Bennett Jeffreys, Atlanta, GA and Angela Sue Daniels, Atlanta. GA. Jason Allen Rose, Nashville and Mindy Lee Schaubel, Hastings. Ronald James Staley. Delton and Betty Lee Bacon. Otsego. Timothy Ray Wymer. Hastings and Melissa Ann Simons. Hastings. Jasen Michael Grant. Hastings and Joanne Vega, Hastings. Joshua Cain Weller, Sunfield and Teresa Rachelle Groendyk, Woodland. Theodore Edward De Mott. Hastings and Cheryl Louise Ames. Hastings. Ray Allen Wymer, Hastings and Terri Lynn Wymer, Hastings. Orton Jacob Hobert, Hastings and Autumn Grace Moore, Hastings. Chad Michael Keizer. Hastings and Sarah Ann Roush. Hastings. James Edward Bush, Shelbyville and Mitzi Marie Bixler, Shelbyville. FORECLOSURE NOTICE This Orm is a dabt collector attempting to coiect a debt. Any tnfcxmaBoa obtained wrtfi be used tor ttws purpose H you are in thr Military, please contact our office at the number Mod below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the concMons of a certain mortgage made by: Robert F. Ptoeger, Jr, A Single Man to Amertqueet Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 7, 2002 and recorded February 26, 2002 Document No. 1075527 Barry County Records, MteHgan on which mortgage there to claimed to bo due at the date txveof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Rvo Hundred Fifty-Three Goiters and Thirty­ Eight Conte (887,553.38) Including Interest 10% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is here­ by gluon tmi said mortgage w* be torectooed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Bary County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at LOOPM^n Thursday. August 21.2003 Sard premises a-e saualed m City of Hastings, Barry County. Mctegan. and are described as: Lot 3, Mock 10, HJ. KanfteMa addition to the City, formrty VHtoga of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan according to the Ptat that out. Commonly known as 620 E. Grand, Hastings Ml 48058 The todampaon period shaS be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948C. 600 3241a. n whch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from 7* date of such sate. Dated JuN 15,2003 Morgans to celebrate 39 years of marriage August 7, 2003 Ronald and Bonnie Morgan of Delton will celebrate 39 years of marriage. Their children are Max (Karen) Raymond of Hickory Comers, Michelle (Michael) Morehouse of Pasadena, Texas, Melissa LaMere of Negaunee, Mich., Sandy Doubledee, Laurie (Richard) Court of Delton. They also have 14 grandchildren and sev­ eral great-grandchildren. Anderson-Jiles united in marriage On June 7, 2003 at 4:00 in the afternoon, Christy Rae Anderson became the bride of Matthew Ray Jiles. Christy is the daughter of Dave and JoEllen Anderson of Hastings and Matt is the son of Bill and Vickie Jiles of Hastings and Kimmie Rivers of Constantine. The ceremony took place at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Casey Anderson of Atlanta. Georgia and Cathy Anderson of Hastings, sisters of the bride, shared the honor of matron of honor. The best man was Bill Jiles. father of the Special Adult Faster Care PRIVATE ROOMS Potestvo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequmdra Rd Ste610 Storting Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 127 Our Rte No: 03-15643 Pub:7A7-8H4 HAS ONE OPENING 348 Willits Road Hastings. MI 49058 < 2459) 948-9433 19 inches long, was bom at home on Sunday. July 13.2003 at 8:38 p.m. She was welcomed by mom and dad, Kyle and Stephanie Poortenga and big brothers, Titus. Blake, and Levi of Woodland. Her grandparents are Phil and Gayle Poortenga and Jack and Barb Anderson, all of Woodland. GIRL, Kylee Morgan, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 30. 2003 at 2:15 p.m. to Christina and Brad Perkins of Greenville. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. BOY, Weston Miles, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 14. 2003 al 11 p.m. to Wendy DiPiazza and Daniel Phillips. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Aleasha Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 29, 2003 at 9:57 a.m. to Kendra Shannon and Leon Hatton of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Olivia Violet, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 28, 2003 at 6:58 p.m. to Rebecca and Timothy Oger of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Brendan Dee, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 11, 2003 at 11:11 p.m. to Kathryn Comer and Bobby Williamson of Grandville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kaitlyn Jo, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 27, 2003 at 8:21 ajn. to Jerry and Cathie Heffelbower of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Abbiegayle Alexis-Marie, bom at Penno'k Hospital on July 14, 2003 at 6:12 p.m. to Leslie Folk of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. GIRL, Avril Kay, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 25, 2003 at 7:40 ajn. to April and Buckley Eye of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Leila Suzanne Viola, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 11, 2003 at 12:36 p.m. to Rebin White and Jesse Sweeney of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Natalie Mac, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 9, 2003 at 5:57 p.m. to Falynn Hall and Shawn Harville of Orangeville. GIRL, Katana Kay, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 10, 2003 at 3:26 a.m. to Elizabeth Kay Betancourt of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Collin James, bom al Pennock Hospital on July 8. 2003 at 1:29 pjn. to Monica and Todd Livingston of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Casey Alan, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 9,2003 at 7:42 p.m. to Dale Churchill and Kelley Cuyler of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. TWINS, Magen Jo and Makenna Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 8, 2003 at 8:35 and 8:59 p.m. to Christina and Charles Brisco of Alto. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 os. and 19 inches long and 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Carl Jason, bom at Pennock Hospital Kevin and Lisa Downs of Delton are proud to announce the engagement of their son SPC. Benjamin Randolph Downs to Diana DeVess Marraccini, daughter of Beverly Ramsey of Delton and Douglas Marraccini of Broken Arrow. Oklahoma. Benjamin and Diana are both 2001 gradu­ ates of Delton Kellogg. SPC. Downs is currently serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and is stationed in Mosul. Iraq. He is in the 37th Engineer Combat Airborne Battalion, which is attached to the 101st Airborne in Iraq. Diana is currently attending KCC and will be transferring to a North Carolina college in late August, majoring in Surgical Technology. The couple is planning a formal wedding upon Benjamin’s return from Iraq. They will reside near Fort Bragg. North Carolina, where he will be stationed upon his return to the US. GIRL, Maria Meshcll, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jily 11, 2003 at 10:21 p.m. to Mike and Aniu Hay of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. on June 26, 2003 at 5:16 a.m. to Melissa Heath and Jason Baldwin of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6.5 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Colten James, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 9, 2003 at 9:21 a.m. to Keri Bartoo and David Keeler Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Garron Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 5, 2003 at 2:28 a.m. to Jessica and Matthew Gahan of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Trayonn Cortel, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 9, 2003 at 2:06 ajn. to Patricia Leach and John Jarman of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY, Jordan James, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 5, 2003 at 5:01 p.m. to Jennifer Purdum and John Bendict of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Ryan Jacob, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 30, 2003 at 11;45 pjn. to Ken and Andrea Podbevsek of Shelbyville. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Gabriel Blaise, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 12, 2003 at 3:11 p.m. to Kimberly and Brian Weatherly. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Aubrce Eileen, bom al Spectrum Hospital, Butterworth campus on July 9.2003 at 7:10 a.m. to Jeff and Angela Tinker of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Abby is welcomed home by her big brother, Pierson, age 3. Proud grandpar­ ents are Marshall and Labra Pierson, Carolyn Tinkler, and Richard and Shirley Tinkler, all of Hastings. GIRL, Zoe Grace, bom at Battle Creek Health Systems on June 18, 2003 at 12:24 p.m. to Paul andLaneli Bridenbaugh of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Amon Duane, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 5, 2003 at 12:11 a.m. to Kaysie Lancaster and Amon omith II of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL Rylie Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 1, 2003 at 12:40 pjn to Bobbie Beach and Jason Gillons of Delton. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Slow Down? HOME HEALTH AIDE NEEDED Slow Timos? NOT HERE The Hastings Police Dept. AU real niaie advenuing m news­ paper h subject to the Fair Houwsg Art and the Michigan Civil Righu Art abicb collectively make it ilfegal to ... is accepting applications for the position of PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WE VE GOT FREIGHT Please call Connie or Ron al 269-693-2000 or toll-free 1-800-348-2660 j ■HOME AWAY FROM HOME" Ben a»d Kewna Dtne GIRL, Jade Nicolette Poortenga, 8 lbs. 4 ozs, Marraccini-Downs engagement told groom. The celebration continued at a reception at Mulberry Gardens in Nashville. Christy and Matt honeymooned in Punta Canta in the Dominican Republic. They now reside in Hastings. Amanouea Mongaoa Gfmaata Mortgagee Aitomeys Barbara Kelley of Muskegon and Richard Miller of Grand Rapids wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Amy Jean Miller to Gregory Daniel Feather, son of Daniel and Wilma Feather. Amy is a graduate of Davenport College and is employed at Carlson Travel Agency in Holland as a corporate travel agent. Gregory is a graduate of CMU and is cur­ rently obtaining a masters in finance at WMU. He is employed at Action Wholesale in Grand Rapids as an accountant. They will be married on September 27, 2003. GIRL, Liana Kaye Vickery bom at Pennock Hospital on June 26, 2Q03 to Tracey Harris and Steve Vickery of Hastings at 5:08 a.m. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs., 20 1/2 inches long. Liana is welcomed home by her big sister. L6 Titia. Proud grandparents are Doug and Sharon Vickery of Hastings, Darlene Harris (Ernie Miller) of Wayland, Jim and Patty Harris of Delton. Great grandparents are Darlene Vickery of Prairieville and Willard and Fem Lind of Nashville. LAKESHORE $ how/ health cake sekvkes. /«. Teams, Teams,Teams The Hastings Police Deot. is accepting applications We need Teem, for the long haul. lor the position of Parking Enforcement Officer. This is an 18-hour-per-wees position, with an unfixed schedule. Qualifications: Must be at least 18 yrs old. have a high 2 Michigan Avenue. Suite 306 Battle Creek. Michigan 49016 school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license with no felony convictions. Clerical experience is preferred. Fair Hotrnnt Center at 616-45I-29S0 The HUD toll-free telephone number for the bearing impwred n 1-8OO-927-927? YMCA of Barry County Wr tatef trrtwf tdi. tewj fanabes. ttmg neMwarj Applications can be obtained al the Hastings Police Dept.. 201 E State St.. Hastings. M/F. between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Filing deadline is August 15. 2003. The City of Hastings is an EOE/ADA employer. ______ Teen Center Director The YMCA of Barry County is seeking a highly motivaied. organized, self-starter, who wants to nuke a positive difference in the lives of teenagers Tne Teen Center Director would supervise the operations of the YMCA Teen Center at the Hastings Area School System Community Education and Recreation Center. Areas of work would include the development of a ’Teen Council", "Leader’s Club". “Youth in Government". “Counselor in Training Program". “Intramurals", “Summer Trips", and the supervision of the “Teen Drop in Center". Summer respomibilities would be split between the supervision of the Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them summer playgrounds, summer camp, and/or the "Drop in Center". Candidates should have a college degree or demonstrated experience working and supervising Teens This is a full-time, year-round position with the YMCA of Barry County and includes a benefit package which includes health/dental insurance, retirement, and vacation. Those interested should send their resume and 3 letters of reference to the YMCA (attention Dave Storms). P.O. Box 252, Hastings. Mich, by August 25th. The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 MEDICAL ASSISTANT/NURSE WANTED Busy family practice office lookng for full time (4 days per week) medical assis­ tant/nurse, excellent benefits. Please send resume to: Ad #148 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP ...will take bids on the purchase of a 1/2 acre parcel of land located at approximately 1900 Center Road, Hastings. MI (the site of lhe former township hall). For more information and a complete description please call 269-948-9690. All bids should be sealed and delivered or mailed to: “Center Road Parcel" Hastings Charter Township 885 River Road Hastings. MI 49058 The deadline for bids is 7:00 pm on August 12. 2003 and bids will be opened at Ae Board meeting that starts immediately thereafter. Hastings Charter Township reserves tne nght to reject any and all htds. (B5ISM0 ■SiSS------------------------------------------------------------------------------- �Page 8 — Thursday. August 7. 2003 — The Hastings Banner The Smart Start mobile unit will be in Lake Odessa on Wednesday. Aug. 13. in the park­ ing lot of Family Dollar store on Jordan Lake Avenue. The staff of the unit will lest vision, hearing and lead screening for children ages 0-5. This service is free. The unit will be on the premises from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be an ice cream social at the Berlin Center United Methodist Church on Jordan Lake Highway at Peck Lake Road Wednesday. Aug. 13. from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be homemade ice cream, hot dogs, bar­ becue sandwiches, pie. cake and beverages. The Friends of the Library will meet on a night, not on schedule. The meeting will be held Wednesday. August. 13. a different night of the week, different week. There will be reports from the July sale, which nets the Friends most of their income. Thanks go to many volunteers who worked and to the Teachworlhs for their efforts in doing the planning and preparation. The Ionia County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday at 1 p.m. at Lake Manor. The speaker is Jerry Morton who wrote the book on the Clarksville Record and Freeport News. Mrs. Chester (Betty) Anderson of Grand Haven has been at the home of her son, Randy, while he recovers from double bypass surgery. Summer Splash was a big success. Others shall have to report on some aspects, but the music at the beach on Friday night had a good audience following the boat parade. One photo of the parade with members of the Summer Splash Committee was in the Grand Rapids Press Saturday On Saturday two blocky of Fourth Avenue were closed to traf­ fic. The 900 and 1000 block had barricades with spa.es for cars to enter if they were to be on display. What a variety of old cars! There were sleek vehicles of the 1940s and 1950s. The hoods were raised on most of them, with Bill Walker serves sausages to the steady stream of breakfast patrons dunng the Lake Odessa “Summer Splash." nary a drop of oil or grease showing. Some had new upholstery. One was parked, but it had no seat. We hope it was hauled to the premises. Even the mail wagon was on dis­ play in front of the post office. It was new in 1904 when rural free delivery began. It is owned by the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society and is stored in village space. Richie's Coffee Shop had signs posted to let The Sunday worship services at the park even included three canines, shown here with Christina Jackson and the Walker family. In the background ared the Dale Mossburgs and Elliott family Potterville. customers know they were open despite the sidewalk situation. There was a long bus parked in the Second Street intersection, from which broadcasting was done. The Splash committee had its headquarter nearby. They made frequent announcements. The pancake breakfast benefited from the auto show. Many patrons came in wearing their themed T-shirts advertising some aspects of automo­ biles. More than 100 were served. Reports are that the cardboard boat race on Friday night, the free hot dogs and the boat parade on Jordan Lake were all enjoyable events. On Saturday Mber events included basketball at West Elementary, kids' games, water games and a water ski show held at the beach and on the water, a free concert in lhe park and a chicken barbecue, also at lhe park. On Sunday, there was a tractor pull and trac­ tor show al the fairgrounds. The community worship service was held on the lawn of Central UMC. Most people brought lawn chairs or blankets. The style of music was of the campground variety with most hymns written by Fannie Crosby. The skies were very gray with heavy clouds at the start, but during tlx: message the sun burst forth brightly. Short Forecloeure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539­ 7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the condihons of a mortgage made by Michael R. Keefer and Rebecca R. Keeler, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc.. CMERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Village President Karen Banks and Charles Jaquays sell T-shirts and answer questons at the “Summer Splash" command station. PAINTER WANTED Mortgagee dated December 28. 2001. and on January 9, 2002, in document 1072704. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE AND 98/100 DOLLARS ($105,989.96). including interest recorded at 7.125% per annum The Township of Prairieville is accepting bids to paint the exte­ Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ rior of the Pme Lake Fire Station located at 11351 Lindsey Road. gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ Plainwell Those interested in bidding can obtain a copy of the vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1XX) o'clock p.m. on September 11. 2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described specifications at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S Norns Road. Delton (269 623-2664} dunng regular business hours Bidders must be insured. Those applying will be notified and wiU be scheduled an appointment to look at the job site Bidding will dose on August 21.2003. and must be received at the Township Hall at the end of the scheduled business day __________________ __________________ 09624114 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO GUN LAKE as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 4 North. Range 8 West described as follows Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 30 distant South 194.50 feet from the West 1/4 post thereof, thence East 571 fee’ mo<e or fess along the South line of lands conveyed and record­ ed in Uber 143 of deeds on Page 198 to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30; thence South 297 feet hold a pubic hearing at 7 00 pm on Thursday. August 28. along said East line: thence West 571 feet more or fess to the West line of Section 30. thence North 297 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from 2003. at the Gun Lake Chapel located on 2910 Patterson the date of such safe Road. Wayland. Michigan, tc receive pubic comment on the Dated August 4. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration System. TAKE NOTICE that the Gun Lake Improvement Board will practcabilrty of a five-year improvement program for Gun Lake The program would commence in 2004 and continue until 2008 and is proposed to include aquatic plant control, watershed management, and water quality monitoring This notce is being published in accordance with provisions of Part 309, Inland Lake Improvements, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. PA 451 of 1994, as amended 09524064 Gun Lake Improvement Board r Inc. ("MERS") solely as nominee lor Lender and Lenders successors and assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hilts. Michigan 48334 0KJ40M Spouse with no name Dear Annie: This is in response to "Nameless in Michigan," whose husband refuses to call her by name. My husband did the same. I found it increasingly upsetting, but he didn't care. He would just laugh and continue his practice of refusing to acknowl­ edge me as an individual. Because that's what it was, a conscious cruelty, designed to make me feel like a nobody. When our marriage finally ended, he admitted that he took pleasure in "withhold­ ing every satisfaction" from me, including calling me by name. If a man values his mar­ riage. he should make an effort to say his wife's name. Even if the omission is mearingless to him, it is painful to her. — Not a Nobody in New Mexico Dear New Mexico: Wc were amazed at lhe number of people who don't use their spouse's first names, for whawer reason. Read on for more: From Anywhere, USA: My husband stands in from of me and sniffs loudly to get my attention He's an engineer, so I don't find his behavior odd. I believe he didn't get enough attention as a child, which is why he still acts like one. Boston: My grandmother died, slowly and painfully, of pancreatic cancer. My grandfa­ ther stayed by her side, calling her name. When she died, he stopped using the names of anyone he cared about. His grief shaped the family's habits. Montreal: I have been married 28 yean, and my husband never calls me by my name. He has no trouble telling me he loves me, however. Shakespeare said. "What's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Evansville, Ind.: The only time my hus­ band uses my first name is when he's getting ready to yell at me for something. Arizona: My therapist says my husband and I are locked in a power struggle. He has the power. I struggle. Not using my name is a passive-aggressive move. I've tried ignoring him when he won't say my name, but then he coughs, clears his throat or says, "Yoo-hoo!" Please don't use my name, although I cringe to tell you that. Selinsgrove, Pa.: Every lime my husband asked me to run an errand but didn't use my name, I wouldn't respond. When he asked me why, I would say, "Sorry, I didn't know you were talking to me." Now he always uses my name. Louisville, Ky.: For two years I was mar­ ried to a man whose name I could not bring myself to say. We are now divorced, and I am engaged to a man whose name I have no trou­ ble saying at all. Fontana, Calif.: Tell "Nameless" to count her blessings. My ex-husband never called me by my name, either. He just whistled like he was calling the family dog Ventura, Calif.: We have been married for 55 years and never used each other s names when conversing. After reading that column, we started inserting our names, and it is driv­ ing us crazy. Letham. Scotland: I bet this man cheats on his wife and avoids the risk of exposing him­ self by never calling his wife by her name. Annville, Pa.: I hate my first name, and if my husband ever used it, I would probably hit him. Kingman, Ariz.: My husband always intro­ duced me as his "wife," no name. I fixed it by referring to him as my "first husband." Indianapolis: I rarely address my wife by her first name. It's too •impersonal, since everyone else calls her by her given name. Instead. I call her by pet names that are reserved only for me. Poor parenting Dear Annie: My husband and I have two young children and an extremely strong mar­ riage. I can talk with him about anything, except I have a problem with his sister, and I'm not sure how to handle it. "Anna" got pregnant in her teens and now has two children. Although she and the father never wed, they have been living together for the past 10 years. His only income is a paper route, and Anna never has had a job. They live in poverty and seldom stay in one place for more than a few months. They are always asking relatives for money to pay for their food and rent. Anna gets angry if we don’t help. Anna and her significant other both smoke, and they also use marijuana. While they don't abuse the kids or anything, I am angry that they put their smoking habits before their children s needs, and I'm terrified for lhe fam­ ily's welfare. The whole family knows about the prob­ lem. but no one has ever done anything. ShfHild I call social services and risk the chil­ dren losing the only parents they know, how­ ever inept they may be? I also worry about how this might affect my family. Your help is greatly needed. - Any State. Any Town Dear Any State: We understand your con­ cern. but what do you hope to accomplish by reporting the parents? Being poor is net a crime, but possession of marijuana could land those parents in jail. Do you think the kids would be better off in foster care? Are you willing to raise them? You can help more by letting those children see what a stable home looks like. Have them stay overnight with their cousins for the weekend. Invite them for dinner. Develop a loving relationship so you can be there when they need you. Newlywed game Dear Annie: Several years ago, good friends of ours moved to Florida, but we remained close. When their older son married two years ago. our family could not afford to attend the festivities, although we sent our best wishes and a generous gift. Our older son was married last year. The wedding was a civil ceremony with just our immediate family. We sent out wedding announcements with a photo of the bride and groom, along with a handwritten note explaining that lhe wedding was small and unplanned. Most of our friends and relatives called and/or sent gifts. However, our Florida friends never responded. Months went by with no word from them, which surprised me, so I sent another announcement card and a note saying wc hoped they would meet our new daughter-in-law soon. We heard nothing. Yesterday we received an invitation to their younger son's wedding. My entire family feels hurt, and no one wants to attend. This boy is like my own child and I love him dear­ ly. How should we handle this? — Still Hurt in Los Angeles Dear LA.: Rise above iL Don't penalize the son because his parents arc boors. If you can attend the wedding, do so. Either way, send a gift with a note letting the newlyweds know how happy you are for them. You’ll feel better. Youthful helpers Dear Annie: One of your readers recom­ mended contacting the Council on Aging or Senior Center for seniors who need help for small jobs around the house. I also would like to suggest contacting the churches in town. My church in Schererville, Ind., has a program where local youth volun­ teer for these jobs, no charge. These are great kids, and they also do landscaping, painting, and so on. I am sure other churches have such programs, loo. - C.B. in Indiana Dear C.B.: Many thanks for reminding us that local youth volunteer programs, whether through churches or community agencies, often come to lhe rescue. Annies Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annies Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre- ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Ectate FILE NO. 03-23763-DE Estate of Kenneth R. Benson. Date of birth: 11/30/1951. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Kenneth R. Benson, who lived at 3909 B Buehler Road. Irving Township. Hastings. Michigan died 05/13/2003 Creditors of the decedent ere notified that an claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Robert K. Benson, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St. Suite 302. Hastings Ml 49058 and lhe named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date August 1. 2003 Edward D. Van Aht (P60702) 140 Paluster Street Cadillac. Ml 49601 (231)779-9000 Robert K. Benson 7355 E. M-115 Cadillac. Ml 49601 (231)775-3633 <W340K �The Hasangs Banner - Thursday. August 7. 2003 — Page 9 Barry County villages Pa rt IV By Joyce Weinbrecht The following series of essays were writie n to give an overview of Barry County village a in the 1900s.: There was a mill site, a store and a po st office, built by George Thomas, on the non Ji end of Gull 1-akc. The saw mill burned in 1856 and Mr. Thomas then built a grist mi I). There was also a planing mill there and tl le stage made a stop there. The post office w as closed on Dec. 31, 1904. Traces of the m ill race and the grist mill can still be found at tl tis very southern point of Prairieville Townshi p. There had once been a cluster of horn es here, a dressmaker, a wagon maker, a carpc fl­ ier, a mason, a boot and shoemaker and a ge n­ eral store. There was a park and public be >at access on the spot now and a marker honori ng Chief Noonday. Cressey Comers was located in Prairievi lie Township on the southwest comer of i hr township. The first post office was est; xblished in the home of Erastus Cressey, w ho had settled there in 1842. A cluster of hon les grew up at the Comers and a general ston :. a blacksmith shop. In 1887, the C.K.&S. Railroad, which ran from Kalamazoo to Woodbury across Ba rry County, came through about a mile east of Cressey Comers. A ew store and depot w ere built and this became known as Cres sey Station. The post office was moved to the ■ ;tation and then closed in 1954. its service trs uisferred to Hickory Comers in Barry Towns! lip. This area is also where the Slater Inc lian School and Mission were located. Then i is very little left to mark Cressey Stati on. Cressey Comers still has a cluster of hoi ises and the school has been made into prh /ate dwellings, as has the store building. Cres sey cemetery can be found west of the comer r. The hamlet known today as Doster has an interesting story. It is located on the cou nty line between Allegan and Barry counties. It was first known as Brouard. named for Nicholas Brouard and William Brouard. In 1873, the Michigan and Lake Shore Railr oad went through a comer of Prairieville cross ang both the land of Brouards and the land wt lich belong to Stephen Doster, who had set tied there in 1863. The post office was established in 1 884 with William Brouard as postmaster. Step han Doster arranged to donate the land for the railroad to build a depot. The station * was called Doster. Thus the post office ’ was Brouard and the Station was called Do* uer. They were located in the same building. On March 3, 1900, both became known as Doster. The post office was later moved to the Doster hardware store. In 1960 the mail was routed oct of Plainwell and the post of Tice Parmelee Station Methodist Church West Main St., Middleville, Michigan lumber and coal yards. The elevator became part of the Michigan Farm Bureau and was known as the Doster Farm Bureau Exchange. The mill was powered by gasoline engines. The saw mill burned down in 1945 when a spark from steam used to power it started a fire. The elevator was closed during 1945. The lumber yard buildings are still in good condition and the elevator has a new roof and is now an antique ship. The school building which was also used as a church, is now a pri­ vate dwelling and the general store is still in operation and the village of Doster lives on. Rutland Township did not have a post office, nor a village that survived into the 1900s. It did have a telephone service for a time in the 1920s, with its own phone book. Now it has several factories operating within its borders and a new Wal-Mart store, a Dairy Queen, vcterinaries, gas stations, an antique store, a grocery store, a carpet outlet and sev­ eral other small businesses within the town­ ship. Thomapple Township was established in 1839 The village of Middleville was estab­ lished by Calvin G. Hill. It was incorporated in 1867 and it became official as Middleville after several other names had been proposed and even used from time to lime. The year 1900 found Middleville an active and thriving village with the river supplying waler power for the mills and industry which had set up business in the village. The village could supply about any service needed and served the surrounding area with many of their needs and services. The Grand River Valley/Michigan Central Railroad came through in 1867, opening lhe area further to the markets of the cities and supplying trans­ portation to and from lhe village. The village grew very quickly. World War I and the depression of the 1930s had their effect on the village, but it continued its growth. The township schools had consolidated into one. Thomapple KeUogg and a new school was built to accommodate the increasing number of school children. By lhe 1950s, lhe school had grown too small and again the cit­ izens were faced with the need for a bigger education complex. Again in lhe 1990s they again had need for more space and another building project was put into action. In the late 1920s, the village fathers approached Lansing and requested that the new road (M-37) to come down Main Stree:. This meant that the road would be paved and maintained by the Stale of Michigan and would put the traffic through the middle of the town. They did this and it was successful for many years. Middleville was progressive in many ways, putting in sewer systems, waler systems, fire protection, police protection and zoning laws. In more recent times Middleville, just like other small towns in America, has fallen vic­ tim to the ease with which the people can reach lhe city malls. The citizens often live in the village and work in the city. Housing developments have grown up in and around the village. The R.T. French & Sons Flouring Mill was tom down in recent times, leaving behind the memories of it. The pickle salting vats and lhe Cold Springs Creamery have also disap­ peared. Churches and the worship of God have always been important to the citizens of Middleville and it remains so in the 1900s and into the 21st century. There are several churches in the area dial currently provide these activities for the citizens. There are still things to do in Middleville. There is the Middle Villa, which offers food and bowling. The VFW has weekly bingo and holds other events. There is a bank and a supermarket and a community-school library which is located in the high school and offers a selection of reading materials and research opportunities. There are still several industries in the village. Middleville has survived and is still strong in the 21st century. Parmelee Station was located in Thomapple Township on the northern town­ line. It was named for its founder, Erastus Parmelee. He purchased 40 acres in Thomapple Township on Section No. 10 in i860. This land was about three miles north of Middleville and south of Caledonia three and one half miles. When the Grand River Valley Railroad, later the Michigan Central Railroad, came through from Grand Rapids to Jackson in 1867, Mr. Parmelee deeded the right of way to lhe railroad for a lifetime fam­ ily pass on the railroad. Neighboring residents put up lhe funds to build the depot. Mr. Parmelee was appointed station master in 1878 and postmaster when the post office was created. The post office remained open until July 31. 1913. An interesting note, the Federal Government had misspelled Erastus K. Parmelee's last name. It was spelled Parmalee and was corrected in August of 1878. It was corrected, but it is still often mis­ spelled on maps and other places. The village was built up around the rail­ road, with businesses and homes strung out along Parmelee Road. There was a grain elevator located beside the tracks. A saw mill was one-quarter mile west of the railroad, where a swamp marks the mill pond. The Methodist church was located at the edge of the town. There were two classes, one a Methodist Episcopal class, which later became the Methodist church and is still active. There was also a United Brethren church. These two churches wor­ shiped at the Moe School on alternate Sundays until they could build their own church buildings. The Brethren Mennonile Church was located at what is now the comer of Parmelee Road and M-37. A wooden bridge spanned the Thomapple River one half mile east of Parmelee. This was replaced in 1890-1891 by and iron bridge and in recent years a cement bridge was built there. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Estate RLE NO. 03-23736-DE Estate of DORIS CHAPMAN. Date of Birth: Octobar 26,1909. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The STREET. CITY OF HASTINGS. Michjgan dted May 12.2003 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to ROBERT MELLINGER, named "peciai personal representative or proposed repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court al 206 W. COURT STREET. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of pubticanon ot this notice. Dale: 7/30/2003 nawtn u toido rooooonx Lumber Yard. Middleville 1911 was closed on July 11. 1961. For many years Doster was a center of activity. Along with the grocery store there was a blacksmith shop, which is currently being restored. There was a school and a church. There was a saw mill, and lumber yard and an elevator. A stock yard was built there so that livestock could be shipped out to lhe cities. A third rail was added to the rail­ road and for a lime lhe village was served by an electric railway. In 1926 the third rail was removed and New York Central owned the railroad. 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Thunderstorms and a tornado swept through the newly completed facility a year ago, spoiling the weekend’s premier event, the Night of Fire. When the 22nd annual event returns to Martin this weekend, there is hope that moth­ er nature will be less intrusive. The Night of Fire returns Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with the Iasi qualifying races for pro cars, as well as jet cars, wheel slanders, and a fireworks show. , One man who's hoping for clearer skies is Hastings* Don Gentry, who will return to the evertt this year in his 1970 Plymouth Duster. His 340 engine sounds like thunder and runs lhe quarter mile in 10.3 seconds, but he’s still amazed by what some of the top fuel drag­ sters can do. Each cylinder in one of lhe dragsters cre­ ates roughly the same power as the entire engine in a NASCAR Winston Cup Car. A top fuel dragsters can accelerate so fast that if it look off when a car traveling 200 mph hit the staging line, the dragster would catch it by the end of the quarter mile. Gentry recently competed in a Mopar against the World race in Ubly, with a $10,000 prize. He reached the third round before being knocked out of the competition, but it was good preparation for this week­ end’s event. The car is running great," said Gentry. “It seems lhe biggest problem I have is with the driver, not the car. That’s why I find myself going to work every Monday morning." This is Gentry’s third year racing his Duster, and be just says it lakes “scat time" to improve. Gentry races in lhe “no box” format, which means he doesn’t get the assistance of com­ puters in taking off from the starting line. Taking off in drag racing is where the races arc won and lost “I’ve been knocking on the door of success this year.” He’s been knocking, but he hasn’t broken through quite yet, so. Monday mornings be returns to his job as the sales manager al Dreisbach Motors. Dreisbach was Gentry’s main sponsor in previous seasons, but Gentry took a lot of flack for having a Pontiac/GMC dealerships logo plastered across the side of his Plymouth. He still gets help though. “He’s very supportive of my racing." said Gentry of his boss. Eric Dreisbach. “He lets me go.” Gentry also gets assistance irom Jeff Covey, lhe owner of Gun Lake Performance. Don Gentry poses with his 1970 Plymouth Duster. Gentry and a number of other Spo rtsmen class drivers will get their chance to take on the quarter-mile track at Martin this weekend during the IHRA Northern Natloi nals. and his crew chief Dan Dunkclberger. He also says he owes a lol to his wife, for lening him follow his hobby. Gentry said that most racers agree that the recent $ 14 million dollar renovation of the US 131 Motorsports Park has made it “one of the nicest facilities in lhe whole country." Races run this weekend on Friday, : Saturday, and Sunday, and it's the only i dunce for Michigan drag racing fans to wit­ t ress the awesome power of top fuel dragsters. Viking duo heads t o Series Last weekend a pair of all-slate baseball players from Lakewood helped lhe East Lansing Post 205 Pony Palomino baseball team advance to the Palomino World Series which happens this weekend in Santa Clara, Calif. Clint Tobias and Tony Galaviz have played with the East Lansing based team through the summer, and now have helped the team reach its ultimate goal. The Post 205 team won the Michigan Stale tournament, and advanced out of the Palomino North Zone Tournament in St. First practice for boys’ golf will happen today I heard lots of disturbing news on Wednesday. Some of it had to do with sports, some of it was just life in general. The “life in general" part was that Governor Granholm signed something that would force schools to let students have cell phones at school. Why do people like to rag on the government? What does a kid at school need find out from a cell phone, thai they can't find out from a call down to the office? Whatever it is. it can't be good. As a source close to my desk would say. “We're going there in a huid basket." But that isn't the only sign that the apocalypse is near. There are signs much nearer and dearer to the sports pages. One example would be Super Bowl half­ time shows. I just heard about this Wednesday too. For years Super Bowl viewers, most of whom couldn't care less about the actual football game, have been delighted by these half-time spectacles. It all started out with bands rockin' and rollin' with a bunch of kids running around on the field. Next, they added special twenty minute advertising promotions, a.k.a. the Bud Bowls. After that, it was whole television shows geared to steal away whichever station that was carrying the football games' viewers. We got to see Beavis and Butthead, and claymation celebrity wrestling. Next January, pay-per-viewers will get to partake in the viewing of the Lingerie Bowl. Teams of scantily clad women playing football, 7-on-7. Not nec­ essarily something you don't want to see, but r. just seems like the next step down a ladder. It should do at least twice as well as a Tyson fight on pay-perview, and last more than twice as long. “...in a hand basket" There's Kobegate in Colorado, and the story on how Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett stood up Hall-of-Famer Marcus Allen hours after he was induct­ ed in Canton. “...hand basket" It will all be at an end soon. The MHSAA calendar behind me has a big black block on it for August 7, which reads. “1ST PRACTICE: BOYS GOLF'. Everybody else starts practice on Monday. Then it's just sports for sports sake again. No more lawyers. No more rumors. No more speculation. This year it doesn't even bring with it trips to Cedar Springs, or Kenowa Hills. Let's leave all of that stuff behind. Those rides have been replaced with trips to Middleville and Byron Center. The O-K Conference got it right when they decided to realign everything. The Hastings football team doesn't have to go more than 40 miles to play a game this fall, unless they make the playoffs. That's only because they get to host Holland Christian, but it's still a good thing. I hope the school figured in all the money it's saving in travel before deciding that the district needed to go to pay-to-participate. Maybe it's not such a big change for somebody from Hastings. The Saxons are one of five teams from the old O-K Gold entering the new one. For someone from Middleville this is a big change. The Trojans are finally getting to take on Caledonia. Wayland. Hastings, and South Christian in conference contests. It's a big deal. It'd be like Michigan playing Notre Dame as a Big 10 foe. Last fall in an column I asked something to the effect of. “Where are the rival­ ries?" Well. 1 think they may be coming. I hope they are. Now. if we can just squeeze Delton. Lakewood, and Maple Valley into the O­ K Gold everything will be all set Louis last weekend. The players were set to make lhe trip straight from St. Louis out to the Golden State this week said their high school coach Bob Veitch. “They’ve been playing good ball,” said Veitch from reports he’s heard while keeping in contact with the players while they’ve been on the road. Tobias, who will be a senior this fali at Lakewood, has taken his normal position in center field and is leading the team with a .538 batting average. “Hopefully we’ll get him signed some­ where,” said Veitch of Tobias’ prospects for playing college baseball. This spring marked the second straight season in which Tobias earned all-state honors at Lakewood. The Palomino ’eague includes 17- and 18year-old players, players from high school like Tobias, as well as kids who are already into college ball. Tobias’ high school teammate, Tony Galaviz, is also making an impact for the 205 team. Galaviz made the switch from short­ stop to second base to help the team. Lakewood’s Billy Allen was a pitcher for the team, which has won nearly 40 games this summer, until he passed the league s age limit in July. "They’re beating a lot of good teams," said Veitch, “and playing a lot of good ball right now." Play begins for lhe Post 205 team on Friday at 11:00 a.m. in Santa Clara. Lakewood’s Clint Tobias is batting .538 for the East Lansing Post 205 team which will be playing this weekend in Santa Clara, Ct iNt, at the Pony Palomino World Series. Pierce Field will host Saxon alumni soccer contest Augjust 15th The Hastings’ High School soccer program will host its annual Alumni Soccer game Friday, August 15, at 6:30 p.m. on Pierce Held. It will be the first exhibition contest of the season for the varsity boys’ soccer squad, whrh begins practice on August 11. Last j enr about 20 alumni gathered for the cc cc m H) mtest against the varsity squad, and varsity iach Andrew Wilkinson is hoping for strong ttnbers again. All alumni who played on lhe HS varsity soccer squad are invited to an end. For more information, contact coach W ilkmson at (616) 292-8232. YMCA Coed Volleyball League looking for fall teams Registration is ready to begin for the 2003 YMCA Hastings Coed Volleyball League. The league will play on Wednesday evenings in the Hastings Middle School’s West Gym. Games will begin the week of September 24 and continue of nine weeks. A team registration from and fee of $185 arc due to the YMCA by September 17. Team rosters are due before the first game If lhe fee is not received by the deadline, the team will not be placed on the schedule. Teams may split the fee with a sponsor any way they prefer. Please make all checks payable to lhe YMCA and mail them to the YMCA of Barry County at P.O. Box 252. Hastings, Ml 49058. Teams are required to send a representa­ tive to the managers’ meeting on Monday. September 8. at 7:30 p.m. at the Hastings High School in broom B-125. Those teams unable to have representation at lhe meeting must contact lhe YMCA office before the meeting. This league is open to players at least 18years-old and out of high school. Players looking for a team to play on or with any other questions should contact the YMCA office at (616) 945-4574. Hastings boys celebrate end of season tourney title The South Central Michigan Youth Baseball Lt >ague sent a team of 11 players age 12-and-under to compete in an end of seasc >n tournament August 1 and 2 in Charlotte. After playing four games the Hasti ngs team of Tyler Kalmink, Trent Brisboe, Mitchell Brisboe, Bob Steinke. Brane len Courtney, Jason Baum, Chris DeVries. Dylan McKay. Trevor Heacock, Greg I Heath, Brad Hayden, and coaches Brisboe and Steinke was crowned the toumamei nt champion. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7.2003 — Page 11 Chamber of Commerce golf outing draws 48 foursomes Mike Johnson (center) watches a group of students sprint down the Maple Valley High School track on Thursday, as they work on their running form. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley athletes by to get a step on their opponents with week of speed camp by Brett Bremer Sports Editor For years in recruiting and choosing play­ ers for teams coaches have spoken the line. “You can t teach speed.” Well, that’s exactly what Mike Johnson was doing at Maple Valley High School last week. Johnson, a senior tight end on the Wayne State University football team, has been trav­ eling around the state teaching what he’s teamed to others. “It’s the wave of the future," said Johnson. “The program is phenomenal.” said Maple Valley athletic director Mike Sparks, who coached Johnson at Bellevue High School. Johnson got the idea after attending a sim­ ilar camp hosted by Gene Noonan in Wisconsin the summer of his junior year in high school. Nocnan had preciously worked with the Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Lions. Johnson developed his program under the wing of Noonan. The speed work got Johnson to where he is today. “It allowed me to be competitive at the col­ lege level.” said Johnson. He was a starter last year at Wayne State. Johnson said his camp focuses on improv­ ing athleticism, vertical jump, quickness, and mental confidence. “A lot of speed is mental. You can believe you’re faster than you really are.” His program looks to make people faster than they really are. Last week, about 15 area youth took part in his camp on the high school track. Students worked <m Oreagtb «nd fom>. M MX jure believi ig you're fist, but learning to be fast. Bungee cords are a big pan of that process. One runner works hard to stretch out the cord, then the runner in the back cruises with the help of the cord, running faster than he's ever run before. The 17th annual Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Open was held Wednesday July 31. at Yankee Springs Golf Course. A team of golfers from another local course took home the top honors The River Bend Golf Course team of Jeff Storrs, Steve Storrs, Jeff Meredith, and Bob Casarez shot the low score on the day in the 18-hole fourperson scramble. “Il was fantastic.” said newly appointed executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, Julie DeBoer. “It was a great day. The weather was wonderful. We had a bunch of wonderful people. It was a fun golf outing, naturally.” The annual golf outing is the Chamber’s largest fundraising event. “I’ve been on lhe job for three weeks, since July 14th, and here’s the major chamber fundraiser,” said DeBoer. “I hit the deck run­ ning.” The event drew 48 foursomes out onto the links, and with the help of the chamber mem­ bers there was something for everyone. “We had awesome prize donations,” said the chamber’s Tammy Berdecia. “The sup­ port from our members was wonderful. It was enough to get every player a p.-ize." The chamber had set a goal of raising $15,000 this year, but haven't worked out all the figures on the event yet. Last year’s event raised nearly $14,000. “In fundraising you never reach your goal,” said DeBoer. “There’s never -mough funding." The high score on the day at the Chamber golf outing went to the Riverfront Financial Services team of Laura Fluke, Robin Welton. Roseanne Woodliff, and Bonnie Mroczek. They have plenty of new hobbies to try the rest of the summer. The team members were awarded silly putty, kites, and butterfly nets. The River Bend Goif Course team of (from left) Jeff Storrs, Bob Casarez, Jeff Meredith, and Steve Storrs was the winner of the 17th annual Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Open on Wednesday, July 30. at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The tension on stretched out bungee cords helped pull the runners along the track faster than they had ever run before. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TYDEN PARK ...... . «thc ***> run' speed 11 never know* now to get there, said Johnson "1I * shockm8 ■** cenlral ncIVOUS sy«<OT «nd <*h« kinds of scientific junk Eventually Johnson hopes to take his MJ Enterpnse to small col eges. but for now his • SATURDAY AUG. 23rd expertise is helping athletes like lhe Lions try and get a step on the competition. Hastings women win Wayland title The Curves tor Women team from Hastings took the championship in the women's softball tournament during the Wayland Summerfest over the weekend of July 26. NOTICE TO BIDDERS cost...$25 3 er 4 ptaynr* PBCBmHbmI to I of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, until 1000 A.M., Tuesday, August 26, 2003, for the pur­ chase of the following: 1. (1) - 3/4 Ton .4 WD Diesel Crew Cab Pick­ Up 2. (2) - 2004 F550 4 WD Regular Cab & Chassis Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address. OtM Friday, Aug. 15 Sealed proposals will be received at the office $30 CHECK IN... 7:30 AM Late Entry Pick up T-ahirta at thia time TIP OFF... 8:00 AM Men & Women ! Team Name__ Men & Women J Team Captain_ Sand Sntriaa to... I I Phone f______ I 1 Team Members I l Keep up with your LOCAL team in your LOCAL newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! Queetiom ??... Cail (269) 943-3025 .TYDEN PARK • SATURDAY AUG. 23rd �Pto* 12 — ThuiwUy. August 7.2003 — The Hastings Bannei CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS Of THE CHARTER TCWNSHP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MKHK1AN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following la a summary ol a proposed Onhnance which was recehad tor first reading by the Township Board ol the Charter Township of Rutland at a regular meethg held on A*yg. 2003: The Township, kt ordsr Io comply with stale mandate, has created an open space preservation devetoprrwnt community which slows lor duster devalopmsnt while preserving open space. The pro­ visions ol the proposed Ordinance are set forth In summary below: SECTION I - AMENDS1ENT QF ARTICLE M. SECTIOH 1MJ01 Artide III. Bectton104.301. ol lhe Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance she! be amended Pig roast, parade and family fun on tap in Delton this weekend io add the foaowmg defined terms m alphabwscal ordsr. which are lu»y defined m lie Ordnance: This Friday and Saturday, Delton rolls out the red carpet to residents and visitors as it presents the 30th annual Founders Weekend. A pig roast will be held in the William Smith Park Friday from 5 to 7:30 p.m., featuring meat, cole slaw or potato salad, baked beans, a roll, punch and a cookie. Wally and Nadine Hull (on the right) are pictured in this file photo at last year's roast. Other weekend events include a watermelon eating contest, parade, Las Vegas Night at the VFW Post, horseshoe pitching tournament, games, pony rides, car show, pie bake-off and more. Adfusted Parcel Acreege AOUdied S»vte Fam^r Owsang Cluster Common Open Space Condominium Condomnum Project Density Duplex Master Deed Natural Features Natural Features Inventory Natural Featuree Ranicng Open Space Community or Open Space Preservation Development Primary Conservat'on Area % Recreational Uses Rural and Scenic Easement Townhouse Undeveloped State Wetland. Regulated yCTKIN ■-ANFNOMFNT OF ARDCI F XX TO ADD SECTION 104 ?n?9 Article XX. General Provisions, of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to add Sacticn 104.2029. as follows: MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BUCKLEY R. EYE. A SINGLE MAN AND APRIL M. HARD. A SIN­ GLE WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH FULL 20.29. Open Space Preservation Community'. A. Robert A Tremain & Associates, P.C. Is a debt coHector and wo are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, to GEHRKE MORT­ Purpose. The purpose of an Open Space Preservation Community is to preserve the rural character of Rutland Tomship while permitting reasonabte use of the land consistent with the GAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORA­ Master Land Use Plan. B. Open Space Preservation Development Option. Within the AG. RE. RR. R-1, R-2, and R-3 recorded on June 28. 2001, as Instrument No. Districts. C. Permitted Mortgagee, dated June 22, 2001, and 1082193 BARRY County Records, Michigan, as assigned by said mortgage to ABN AMRO MORT­ Uses. An Open Space Preservation Community may include the blowing land GAGE GROUP. INC., by an assignment dated June uses: 22. 2001, and recorded on June 28, 2001, as 1. uetacnsc single lanwy owewngs 2. Attached single family dweBngs not exceed to 4 dwettng units in one bufldtog. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be Instrument No. 1062194 BARR' County Records. 3. Accessory buiidtogs. 4. Common open space due at the date hereof the sum of eighty two thou­ 5 Recreational Uses. ($82,178.72), including interest al 8.000% per sand one hundred seventy six and 72/100 Dollars 6 Farming activities. annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ D. Development Requirements. 1. Ownership and Control. Single ownership. 2. General Approval Standards. In addition to specific standards as set forth herein, appk- cations shall also be reviewed as set forth in Sections 20.22 and 2021. 3. Dimensional Standards. The following dimensional standards shaft apply to residential parcels and condominium units in Open Space Preservation Communities: bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml, el 100 p.m. on Rear yard setback; 30 feet Side yard setback: 10 feet (25 feet tor comer lots) Accessory buildings shall have the same setbacks, except that the rear yard may be reduced to 20 feet ui) Attached units shall ba exempted from side yard requirements pertaining to dwelling units attached to one another. b) Lot or Parcel Width and Area. The minimum parcel area and width standards to be appied in an Open Space Preservation Community are provided in the chart set forth rn the Ordinance. c) Cluster Size and Isolation. A duster may not exceed 12 dwelling units and shell be separated by a minimum of 150 feet d) Common Open Space Area. Common open space may not constitute less than 50% ol the adjusted parcel acreage. e) Departures from Standards. Township Board may approve departures from the stan­ dards whore the appkcant demonstrates the Community wiU include features or design techniques that achieve the objectives ol such standards. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven A. Hitchcock , a married man (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 24. 1999. and recorded on February 25. 1999 in Document # 1025687, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assured by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Assignee by an assign­ ment dated September 1, 2002, which was record­ ed on November 15.2002, in Document 41091643, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 35/100 dohars ($63,844 35). including Interest al 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage anc the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast ngs, Michigan at 1:00 Sard premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ i) Front yard setback: 25 feet ii) gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiU August 21, 2003. a) Setbacks 4. TION. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. PM. on September 4. 2003 INGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are described Said premises are situated in CITY OF DOWL­ as: THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF LOT 1. BLOCK 7. OF Commencing 7 Rods South ol where the North fine BENNETT AND KENFIELDS ADDITION TO THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in ING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 8 West cross­ es the highway running from Battle Creek to Hastings in the center of the highway; thence East 14 Rods; thence South 4 Rods; thence West 14 Rods; thence North 4 Rods to the place of begin­ ning. Barry County Records The redemption period shaft be 6 month(s) from which case the redemption pe nod shal be 30 days the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in from the date of such sate. which case the redemption period shall be 30 days DATED: July 17,2003 . ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP. INC Assignee of Mortgagee from the date of such sale Dated: July 31. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Team J (248)593-1311 Density Standards. The total number of residential dweBng unite permitted in an Open Space Preservation Community may be up to 125% of the number provided by the base density as Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. Trott & Trott. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Attorneys and Counselors avowed in the underlying zoning dtetricL Suite 300 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information pteaee col: Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 5. Rural and Scenic Easement Shal include a natural area located peraM to and abutting any existing public roads. F. Open Space Preservation Community Dyofopmont Review Process The following steps shall File S 200323281 Team J (248) 540-7701 (7/31)-(8/21) oMzwn be completed to implement an open space community. 1. Preliminary review by Zoning Administrator. 2. Analysis inducting a narrative description of the site. THS FBM ■ A DEBT CDLLcGTOR ATTEMPT- 3. Identify common open space areas. 4. Common open space may not constitute INC TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAWh toss than 50% of the adjusted parcel acreage. 5. Potential buBding sites shM be kfontifiod. 6. The roads and tntita system to serve the potential building sites shati bo established. 7. A preliminary site ptan shall be prepared which shati Bustrate the proposed project layout. 8. The preliminary site plan and the site analysis with ati overlays shal be presented to the Zoning Administrator. 9. The Planning Commission shal hold a public hearing on the final Open Space Preservation Community development plan. QBTNNED MIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THENUMBERBELCMLIF^QUAHEINACTIYE MILITARY DUTY­ MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of i mortgage made by Ronald D. Wefts, Jr., anc Cynthia 10. Upon approval by the Planning Commission, the plan shal be submitted to the Township Board for its approval. M. Wells, to Pioneer Acceptenct Corporation, mortgagee, dated May 12. 1997 anc recorded May 20. 1997 in Uber 694. Page 980 F. Use and Preservation of Common Open Space and Natural Features 1. Further subdivision of open space tends shaft be prohibited. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hek by GMAC Mortgage by assignment dated anc 2. Al dweBngs «to accessory structures shall be located at least one hundred (100) feet from recorded on June 21, 2001 in Liber 106. Page 1835. Barry County Records. There is claimed tc be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundrec Forty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighteen anc G. General Development Standards. The folowing standards shal bo observed: 1. Siting. To screen homes from off-site vantage points whenever possible. 2. Sanitary Sewer. If either pubic sanitary sewer or private sanitary sowers are provided they must bo reviewed and approved by the Township. 3. Stormwater. Meet the requirements of the Barry County Drain Commissioner. 4. Septic System. Fufty comply with lhe requirements of the Barry County Health Department. 5. Prior to Construction. Al required approvals shall be completed prior to the start of construc­ tion. 6. Performance Guarantees. The Township may require the posting of a performance bond. 7. Minor Amendments. A minor change may be approved by the Zoning Administrator. 8. Suitable Name. The applicant will givs the development a suitable name. parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repeated. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be considered tor adoption by the Al interested parttoe are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to partxxpate in dis­ cussion upon said Ordinance. County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1*00 some part of them, at public venue at the Barn PM. on August 28. 2003 Said prem.ses are situated in TOWNSHIP OF County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on September 4,2003 The premises are located in the City of Delton Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Range 9 West, beginning point East and West line 1321.57 feet, thence West 352.13 feet, thence North 1321.59 feet thence East 344 2 feet to pom HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Units 3 and 4, Guernsey Condominium according to the Highlands, a Master Deed recorded in Uber 636. on Page 592; and First Amendment recorded in Liber 668. on Page 222; and Second Amendment recorded in Document No. 1002532. Together with rights in general common elements and in limited common elements as set forth in sate Master Deed and described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978. as amended. Barry County MCLZ Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from §600.3241a. in which case the redemption penoc shal be 30 days from the date of the sate The fore the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in dosing mortgagee can rescind the sate m the even which case the redemption period shall be 30 days a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul from the date of such sate abandoned in accordance with taneous resolution with the borrower Dated July 24. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. July 31,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Dated: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys tor GMAC Mortgage. As Assignee RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Rutland Charter Township Hail 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 269/948-2194 vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, o mined Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling the Township. HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 24/100 dollars ($94,770.24), including interest at 6.750% per be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premisas, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry the date of such sate, unless the property is deter Charter Township. Indnnduate with asatxhties requiring auxikary aide or services should contact the Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ commencing at 730 p.m. signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matertels being considered st the meet­ Mortgagee, dated November 26, 2001, and record­ ed on December 4, 2001 in Document# 1070728. and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months frorr ing. to indfviduais with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Efcott and Michelle Elliott . his wife (original mort­ gagors) to National City Mortgage Services Co., gage Tovnship Board at Rs regular meeting to be held at the Charter Township Hal on August 13, 2003, Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as MORTGAGE SALE-Defauft has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Neal F. 1/100 Dolars ($145,318.01) induing interest a 4880.62 feet. West of East 1/4 post, thence Soutt This Ordinance shall take effect eight days foflowing publication after adoption. All Ordinances or USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. the rale of 8.375% per annum. Parcel Southwest 1/4 section 16. Town 1 North SECTION n - EFFECTIVE DATE ANO REPEAL Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ Under the power of sate contained in the mort Attorneys and Counselors P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5C41 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 280.0393 ’ Pub: 7/31 - 8^8 GREEN BAY, WI - Michael Hynes Potter, age 62, of Green Bay, WI. formerly of Woodland, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 1, 2003 while home to visit his fami­ ly in Michigan. Michael was bom in Woodland on October 3, 1940 to Gerald and Kathryn (Hynes ) Potter. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1958 and then continued his education at Northern Michigan University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1966 and master’s degree in education in 1971. Michael taught communications for 25 years at the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. For the past 13 years be had been an instructor of English Literature at high schools in Turkey, Austria and Spain. Among Michael’s many passions were traveling, classical music, reading and most of life’s other fine vices. He is survived by his children, Christopher (Maryanne) Potter. Carrie Potter, and Jodie (Tim) Olejniczak; grandchildren, Hannah, Benjamin. Christopher, and Evan; sister and brothers, Marcia Jewell, Stephen (Carol) Potter, Phillip (Nancy) Potter, and Jim Potter, the mother of his children, Jean Potter, many special nieces and nephews: and countless friends around the world. Michael was preceded in death by his par­ ents; sister. Deborah Potter, and brother-in­ law. Robert Jewell. The funeral service was held Monday, August 4, 2003 al the Koops Funeral Cha;-el Burial took place in Woodland Menxxial Park. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to support Public Television, one of the many joys in Michael’s life. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 9 200323065 Team F o»vw (7/24H8/14) Richard L Haas DELTON - Richard L. Haas, of Delton, passed away August 4, 2003. Dick was bora on April 1, 1932 in Kalamazoo, the son of Carl and Marguerite (Kastead) Haas. At age 14 Dick started working at the Donovan Funeral Home in Kalamazoo, and continued to work his entire life. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serv­ ing his country in the Air Force. Dick was a member of over 50 years of the International Union of Brick Layers and Allied Craft workers Union, Local 17. Many buildings in the Kalamazoo area were bricked by his talented hands. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton since 1960. In 1981 he started Haas Excavating in Delton, where he earned the reputation as a fair and honest man, who enjoyed helping people Dick enjoyed bowling and playing bingo. He is survived by his children, Michael (Tonya) Haas of Delton. K*ary Cate (David) Baranski of Portage, and Teresa Redmond of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Mike and Scott Haas. Amanda and Eric Baranski. Nick and Kristina Redmond; special friend Linda Skidmore of Wall Lake; sislers-m-law, Ardra Haas of Lawton. Betty Haas of Kalamazoo, and Helen Haas of Delton, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Whelan; brothers, Martin, Dale, Thomas and Charles Haas. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, August 6 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton where a rosary will be prayed at 7 pjn. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 7,2003 at 11 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Delton. Rev. ft. Thomas Fernando, celebrant. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Ambrose Catholic Church or a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. �The HBS&ngs Banner — Thurariay, August 7. 2003 — Page 13 State’s new .08 BAC law will save highway funding and lives, says AAA A new Michigan law that lowers the legal complying state for fiscal year 2004. with Community to .08 will save the state $11.5 million in Michigan. “Recent studies have shown that year of non-compliance up to a maximum of highway funding and also save as many as lowering the BAC level for drunk driving to eight percent. By beating the federal deadline, 600 lives nationwide, says AAA Michigan. .08 can and does reduce the number of alco­ Michigan saved $11.5 million in 2004. Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on July TK field nears completion milestone,” said Richard J. Miller, manager of Blood Alcohol Content ((BAC) level from .10 Safety Services for AAA hol -relatcd crashes and fatalities.” increases of two percent for each following According to the Senate Fiscal Agency, the 15, the .08 BAC law lowers the legal thresh­ According to the National Highway Traffic old at which a driver is considered intoxicat­ Safety Administration (NHTSA), .08 BAC while intoxicated would be lhe same as the ed. The new law. which takes effect Sept. 30, laws “had an eight percent effect in reducing current penalties for OUIL or operating with a meets federal requirements for a .08 BAC fatal crashes involving drivers al both high BAC of .10 or more, except that the bill standard and averts a 2-percent non-compli­ BACs and lower BACs and resulted in 275 ance penalty to be levied against highway fewer fatalities in the 16 stales where they some of the community service requirements construction funds after Oct. 1. were in effect in 1997.” from days to hours. .08 BAC criminal penalties for operating would increase lhe fine amounts and convert Michigan joins 39 states, the District of NHTSA estimates that between 500 and According to the 2002 Michigan Annual Columbia and Puerto Rico as those who have 600 additional lives could be saved if all 50 Drunk Driving Audit. 8,954 persons were adopted the federal .08 BAC standard. states adopted BAC laws. injured and 358 killed in 15209 alcohol- “This is an all-win situation and AAA Failure to adopt a .08 BAC law by Oct. 1, related crashes that year. In 2002, there were applauds the governor and state legislature for 2003 will result in two percent of federal 57,789 alcohol-related arrests and 57,542 working together to achieve this significant highway funds being withheld from the non­ convictions. Thomapple Kellogg athletic director Mark Uyl and his son Jackson gave work­ ers some "help" last week as they were rolling out the new field turf at Bob White Stadium in Middleville. Everything is supposed to be ready for football practice to begin on Monday. The first football game to be played on the new field is a con­ test between the Trojans and the Hastings Saxons on Friday. September 12. Barry Conservation District annual meeting is Aug. 14 THISF1RM1SADEBIGQLLEGIQRATTEMETING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFQRMAT1QN OBTAINED WU BE USEQ FOR THAT PUB- MILITARY.DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kns E. King, a single woman, to Ameriquect Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated The Barry Conservation District will have its annual meeting and awards ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 at Mulberry Gardens in Nashville. The evening will begin with greetings and cocktails, followed by a buffet-style dinner and dessert at 6:30. District Board Chairman Tom Guthrie will call the meeting to order al about 7:30. Following staff and financial reports, seven individuals and organizations from the Barry area will be honored for their support of nat­ ural resource conservation. Prior to the evening’s events will be "Finding Your Niche: Agriculn d and Rural Business Opportunities," a senes of work­ shops about how to capitalize on large or small acreage. These workshops will run from 1 to 5:45 p.m. and include "Agricultural Innovations," with speaker Tom Guthrie of Michigan Integrated Food and Fanning Systems (MIFFS). Additionally. "White Yarrow Farm's Community Supported Agricultural Project" will be explained by farm owners Dale Hasenick and Jo Beachy. Keynote speaker Bill Larson will describe his family's small acreage undertaking in "How to Put Your Children Through College on Four Acres." The workshops take place at Mulberry Gardens and are sponsored by lhe Potowatomi Resource and Development Council in conjunction with the Barry Conservation District and Mulberry Fore Golf Course. The workshops and annual meeting are open to everyone. The cost to attend is $15 March 8.2002 and recorded March 28,2002 in docuinent number 1077305. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Sevonty-Nine and Dollars 48/100 ($113,579.48) including interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum Under the power of Mie contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a Mie of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at tne Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Burry County. Michigan at 1DO p.m. on September 4,2003 The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry Michigan, County. and are per person. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the Barry Conservation District at (269) 948-8056 extension 5. or by e-mailing joanne- described as: bamard@mi.nacdnct.org. Mulberry Gardens is a new dining and con­ ference facility located at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course, 955 N. Main (M-66). just north of the Village of Nashville. oegrees 00 minutes 00 seconds thence South 00 Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4. section 23. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan described as: Beginning at the North 1/4 comer of section: Thence North 90 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West. 2641.42 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of The West 1/2 of Nurtrititat 1/4 of saw section. Hastings Township. Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless tte property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of the sale The fore­ closing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated July 31, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Amenquest Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 214.0815 Pub: 7/31-8/28 Default has been made m the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Diane L Rom, an unmarried woman, to First Alliance Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 26. 200C and recorded July 6. 2000 in document number 1046373. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covennp aR properties within the LONG POINT DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 03-1 benefitted by the proposed Said mortgage is now held by BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FO.T CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF EMC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2002-8. MORTGAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES. SERIES LASALLE 2002-Bby assignment submitted to and recorded by road project has been Med in the Office of the Township Clerk for public examination The assess­ the Barry County Register of Deeds ment rol* has been prepared tor the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the afore­ said special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Clerk at the Township Hal, 10115 South Norns Road, within the Township, which assessment is ($109,084 69) including interest at the rate of 14.5% in the total amount of $45,000. per annum , Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to Nine Ihousand There Is claimed Etghty-Four and 69/100 Dollars relative portion of the whole sum levied against al parcels of land in said District as the benefit and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a to such parcel bears to the total benefit to al parcels of land in said District sale of the mortgaged premise*, or some pert of them, the Township Board that the assessment agamst each parcel of land within said District is such PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, m accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962. as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceed­ ings is required m order to appeal the amount of the speoal assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. at pubfic venue at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p m. on September 4, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Hope. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of section 33. appear In person at the hearing to protest the special assessment or shall be permitted to file at Town 2 North. Range 9 West, distant North 89 degrees or before the hearing hrs or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be 47 minutes 45 seconds West 1090 00 feet from the required PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Prairieville Southeast comer of section 33; thence continuing Township Hail. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, on Wednesday. August 13. 2003. hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the feet along said South ’•ne. thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 05 seconds East 332 00 feet parallel with the East line of the Southeast 1/4 of said section 33. thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 36 seconds East hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment rofi shal file his objection thereto in writing with 320 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 05 at 7D0 p.m. tor the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The rol may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business ol the hearing or within such other time as the Township PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property special­ of Michigan within •hrty (30) days ol the confirmation of the speoal assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held tor the purpose of review­ ing the speoal assessment rol, hearing any objections to the rod. and considering confirmation of the roll PrairieviBe Township wilt provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hear­ ing. to mdnnduals at lhe hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the PrairieviBe Township Clerk, fodhriduats with dtsab^bes requiring aids or services should contact the PrairieviBe Township Clerk. rtormajean mcnoia, vier* Msrm. North 89 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds West 320 00 seconds West 331 52 feet to the place of beginning Subject io a private easement for ingress and egress ly assessed may Me a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal THBHRM tSA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTWT1HQ TO WWL BE UMP FOR THAT PUHPQML PIEAEECQNlAt^LQURQfHGEAT nS NUifiXRBELQ'/riF YCXJ ARLMACTTYLMILIIARYDUTY. NOTICE OF MQHIGAGEFXfflECLQSUaESALE OBTAINED WILL SE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THEJWMBER BELOW IF YOU ARt lNACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Barry County Records the Township Clerk before the dose Board may grant Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM tS A6EBTCOLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth N. Morand, a single man (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank successor by merger and/Oi name change to Great Lakes National Bank Michigan as successor by merger to Great Lakes Bancorp, Mortgagee, dated July 31.1997. and record­ ed on September 9, 1997 in document 1001333 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTYTHREE AND 75/100 dollars ($31,723.75), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1XX) p.m., on August 21,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: _........^.L,'J..L- _ Lot 66 of Steven's Wooded Acres, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats, Page 31. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 17, 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990809450 Team F (8/7) Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 and utilities over the West 66 feet thereof The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the data of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated July 31. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA TION AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF EMCMORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2002-B. MORT­ GAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2G02-B . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 199 0302 09523908 This firm « a debt coiector attempting to oofied a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions al a mort­ gage made by CAROL V. HARBIN, a married woman. LORRAINE V. HERBERT and JOHN J. HERBERT, husband and wife, and DONALD F. HIGBEE, a single man (collectively -Mortgagor-), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA. a corporation having its principal office at 1760 Abbey Road, East Lansing. Michigan 48823 (the -Mortgagee”), dated March 6. 2002, and recorded in the office of the Register of Doede for Barry County. Michigan on March 12.2002, at instrument number 1076455 (the -Mortgage*). By roman of such default, the Mortgagee elects to deciare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is dakned to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Four Thousand One Hundred Six and 91/100 dollars ($184,106.91). No suit or proceeding at lew has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of th© power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided tn the Mortgage, and al legal costs, charges and expens­ es. including the attorney fee allowed by lew, and aB taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sate, the Mortgage will be forectoeed by sate of the mortgaged premises at pubfc vendue at the highest bidder at the east entrance to the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. September 4. 2003. at oce o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows The East 1 /2 of the East 1 /2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 4 North, Range 9 West. Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, except­ ing therefrom: Tho South 1330 feet thereof; also except, the North 580 feet of the West 220 feet thereof. Tax Parcel Number: 08-08-036-029-10 Together with all the fixtures, tenements, heredi­ taments. anc appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to this real estate. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption penod win be one (1) year from the dale of sale Dated August 7. 2003 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy HiHegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center Pub: 7/31 - 8/28 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 Default has bean made In the concfttom of • mortgage mode by Ronald Hyec and CoAede HyML Na «to. to American EMa RnandaL Inc., mortgagee, dated June 13, 2002 and recorded July 22, 2002 In document number 1064164, Barry County Records Said mortgage to now held by Hageter Bank. FSB by asatgnment dated June 16. 2002 and recorded on July 22. 2002 in document number 1064165. Barry County Records. There to claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Sevan and 79/100 Dotors ($69,007 79) mciudng Merest at the rate of 6% per annum. Under too power of tale contained in toe mortgage and too statutes of too Stale ol Mkhigan. notice to hereby gtoon toot toe mortgage wW be kxectoood by a sale of toe mort­ gaged promisos, or some port of them, at puMc venue at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 CO pjn. on August 21, 2003 The prernteM are located In toe Cay of Delton. Bony County, Mtehigan. and are described as That part of too South 1/2 of too South 1/2 of toe Northwest fractional 1M of section 29. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as toBoww: Beginning at too Southeast confer of too Nortoweat fracton* IM of stod section, thence West along too Souto line ol too Northwest fractional IM ol said section 1.255 loot; thence North par­ aM wtto too East Ino of toe Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 196 loot, thence East peraM teto toe Souto ano of the Northwest fractional 1M of said section 959 foot; thence North peraM with too East tne of too Northwest tmcdonal IM of sud.M^DPO.« W. Eas! with toe South ano ol too Northwest fractional 1M of said sector. 296 loot: tosneo Souto along too East to* of tea Northwest fracton*! IM of Mid secton to toe place of beginning The redemption period jhal be 12 months from toe dale of ouch solo, unteM toe property is determined abandoned In accordance w» MCLA §800J24la. In which case toe redemption period she* be 30 days from too dale of toe sals. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sale in too event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simultaneous reaoiuton with too borrower Doted: July 17. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Regstar Bank. FSB. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 287.0102 Pub: 7/17 - 6/14 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COl LECTOR AHEMEm(aiQ£QUECLAD£BI._A!(Y INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT YOU ARE IN AmVF IHITARY DUTY Default has been made In the conditions al a mortgage made by Scot! J. Smelker. a single person, to Fifth Third Bank, mortgagee, dated November 29. 2001 and recorded December 6, 2001 in document number 1070655. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Seventy-Seven and 747100 Dollars (SIX,077.74) including interest at the rale of 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan al 1.00 p.m. on August 14, 2003. Ths prsmisss are located in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Ths West 5 Acres of the following described par­ cel: beginning 15 Rods West of the Northeast comer of section 13,Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, tor the place of beginnmg; thence South 26 2/3 rode; thence West 45 rods; thence North 26 2(3 rods; thence East 45 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shaft be 12 months from the dale of such sale, uniesa the property is determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemp­ tion period shall be X days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the properly and there la a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: July 10,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Fifth Third Bank. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Tray. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 200.0692 Pub: 7/10 - 6/74 �Page 14 — Thursday. August 7. 2003 — The Hastings Banner RVURT NEW53 John O. Montes, 38, of Delton, was sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court to 30 days in jail for each conviction of assaulting a police officer and possession of cocaine. Jail time will be suspended upon payment of $1,620 in court assessments in one case and $250 in the other case. In other recent court business: • Sentencing is set for Aug. 28 for Aaron L. Tobias, 20. of Hastings. On Aug. I, he entered a guilty plea for assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer. • Raven M. Felps, 23, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to six months in jail and three years probation for possession of methampheta­ mine. Felps’ driver’s license was suspended for six months but she was allowed a restricted license after 30 days for employment or pro­ bation appointments. She was given credit for two days served in If Felps is successful on probation. her jail sentence will be suspended. She earlier pleaded no contest to the charge in exchange for dropping charges of operating a laboratory involving hazardous waste, con­ spiring to maintain a lab involving hazardous waste and manufacturing methamphetamine. She also pleaded no contest to the charge of conspiring to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentencing on that charge was delayed until July 15. 2004. Felps' attorney. James Kinney, told the judge that the offenses appear to be a one­ time incident and it will not happen again. “She was in the wrong place at the wrong time,” he said. Felps said she wants to get her life back on track and get her children back. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher told Felps that using meth isn’t the way to achieve those goals. • Sentencing was adjourned to Aug. 28 for Robert Starr, 43, of Grand Rapids. Starr will be sentenced for a probation violation. He was on probation for a conviction of indecent exposure. Fisher told Starr, “You have to understand. I’m looking at two alternatives, either jail or treatment. If you wont attend treatment, then 1 have no alternative but to give you jail” • Sentencing was scheduled for Aug. 21 for Stanley Wilkins, 22, of Hastings. Wilkins vio­ lated probation by using alcohol, which he pleaded guilty to. He was on probation for receiving or concealing stolen property. • David T. Padelt, 37, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to three months in jail and one year probation for two counts of writing a bad check. WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies & Lotus, Aquat­ ic plants. Goldfish & Kci, lin- 2000 BANK REPO: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath, extra clean. $33,000 owed. Payments as low as $299 a month. Call to­ day, Meadowstone Homes, (269)948-2387. BABYSITTER NEEDED IN vour home for my two ’aughters, 4 months A 10 years old. Hours flexible, day A evenings. Wages ne- HOMES ON LAND: Mead­ owstone homes is now offer- Please call (269)945-3136, (269)945-4102, (269)838-2506. land. Payments as low as $399 a month to qualified buyers. All credit applica­ tions accepted. Call today to qualify, (269)948-2387. CLERICAL ASSISTANT NEEDED ASAP. Gun Lake area home office, approxi­ mately ?0hrs weekly. Good organizational skills a must, computer imperative, espe­ cially Excel Must be detail oriented, familiarity with Quickbooks or equivalent preferred. Fax resume to: 269-795-9324, attention CherA__________________________ Mon.-Fri., 9am- UCENSED DAY CARE NOW HAS OPENINGS: Li­ censed for 18 years, 24 years experience, and grandmoth­ er of three has openings lo­ cated near Central School large fenced-in back yard, FT/PT, FLA welcome, CPR/First Aid Training, meals/snacks provided, low rates. Call (269)948-2809 or (269)838-7494. DF-080024538 2 BEDROOM MOBILE home on Gun Lake: fully furnished, reasonable, no pets, (616)291-5012. FOR RENT: office Call (269)945-2271. space. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with-your ad that runs in any of our ; them at J-Ad Gr. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., I s. At the front counter. FIVE FAMILY GARAGE SALE: August 7th-9th, 1599 Old M-79, 1/2 mile east of EW. Bliss. GARAGE SALE; Nelson St., Hastings, famili­ ar address, different sale! tion of hand made doilies, entertainment center cabinet, extensive selection of cook books, good selection of mu­ sic CD's (like new), mens A womens clothing, two tents, various kitchen /household A many other misc. items. LIQUIDATION SALE new 2001/2002 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! 1 left! (269)948-2387, Meadow­ stone Homes. MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupanthousands, lyr. free lot rent ►3 qualified buyers. Located .asidethe Meadow Stone mobile home park. Meadow Stone Homes, behind Seif Chevrolet (269)948-2387 LESS THAN 1YR. OLD, CUSTOM DESIGNED, OVERSIZED FLORAL LOVE SEAT, BOTH SIDES RECLINE, $14C0. (269)948­ 7921 ACCESSIBLE EXCAVAT­ ING: "specializing in small­ er jobs". Reasonable rates, free estimates. (616)292-9309 or (616)868-6683. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Cail (616)345-1173. COMFAN1ON/HOUSE- man in Gun Lake area. Valid driven license. Room & board and compensation. For interview call (269)945­ 5512. PART-TIME CUSTOMER SERV1CE/SALES: MAN­ POWER of Hastings is cur­ rently accepting applications Hours must be professional, have good retention A excellent customer service skills. Re­ tail and/or sales background is helpful. Job duties will in­ clude but are not limited to assisting customers in store, sales of various products and operating cash register. Pay rate will range between $6-56-50. For more informa­ tion contact MANPOW­ ER. (269)948-3000. EOE RETAIL MANAGEMENT: Summer beauty, activities mix at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute time to enjoy the summer season and Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is the place to do so, Pierce staff members have announced in a press release. Besides activities planned for the month of August, visitors can hike over five miles of trails. The trails are open daily from dawn to dusk and are free of charge. The Visitor Center is open Monday - Saturday front 9 ajn. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 ajn. to 5 p.m.. Pack a lunch or dinner for your family and enjoy the beautitul natural landscape of the Institute, the press release said. Schedule of events: • Friday, Aug. 8 — Eco Adventures Summer Camp, “Have to Have a Habitat," (ages 9 to 11). 9 ajn. to 4 pjn. Can yon name the four main components of a habitat? Learn how food, water, shelter, and space are need­ ed by all living things. Hands-on activities make learning about habitats fun and inter­ esting. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. • Friday, Aug. 8 — Night Time Hike, "Star Light. Star Bright." from 9 to 11 pjn. Leant how to look to the stars not only for direction, but to tell the time. Don’t wear your watch; you’ll be making a tut clock, then going out on our trails to tell time by the night sky. Cost is $3 for members (or $6 for families) and $5 ■ Sunday. Aug. 10 — Sunday Branch with sealing at 11 ajn. and 12:30 p.m. Chore from menu selections and enjoy the view of the natural surroundings from the dining room. An informative program will follow at 1:15 Must be professional in ap­ . We use pearance and demeanor '85 CAMARO $800 need truck mounted equipment with the ability to meet motor dropped in, has ev­ and our soft water, no elec­ deadlines, prioritize, be de­ erything ready to go. tricity needed. Satisfaction tail oriented A organized. guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ Hours will range between ice, We’re now accepting Mastercard, Visa A Discover CAB FOR SALE: 2000 Cavacredit cirds. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035 Sundays. Candidates must brakes, 53,000 miles, custom have strong mathematical stereo, excellent mainte­ plete the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail, which will link to Kent County’s system of bicycle DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at HASTINGS 4 Doi HOUSE FOR SALE! country living at its h formal dining room, walk­ out basement, finished base- wooded, mature play set, new roof. Priced to sell at $189,900 this won't /.//»$ HSO. 210.430.700. 930 I WE 20oz DRINK SajB STAY AT HOME MOM would like to find some playmates to watch, for my 5 year old. Any age welcome, reasonable rates, fall or part time, shifts negotiable. It in­ terested please call (269)945­ 9612. trails. The organization hopes that the trail will ran. mostly along abandoned train beds, from Grand Rapids to Vermontville. Cost is $11 for member adults and $5 for children (ages 3-10) and $13 for non-member adults and $6 for children. There is free admission to the program. • Tuesday, Aug. 12 — Full Moon Hike from 9 to 11 p.m. Follow mouse trails in the forest and learn bow to identify wildlife in the dark by their "eye shine.” -Discover the power of your other senses as we take to the trails for a night-time adventure," the press release said. Cost is $3 for members (or $6 solving, inventory, bank de­ posits, community involve- & conducting monthly staff meetings. Salaried position system, large deck, central air/high-efficiency furnace, whole house fan/triple pane windows, security system. olbjll (FG-13) fortable with all aspects of the computer. Job duties will Hastings on a paved road. 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 3/4 bath, and 2 1/2 bathrooms, Must have an updated re­ sume for consideration. For more information contact MANPOWER......... (269)948­ 3000. EOE for families) and $5 for non-members (or $10 for families). • Saturday, Aug. 16 — Bals in the Night, 7 to 10 pjn. "Join Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and Binder Park Zoo staff as we bring bats to life in a presentation that will in:lude "batty" activities and live bats. The evening will include a mist netting demonstration by the Organization for Bat Conservation where they will catch and identify these night-time pest controllers as they fly by. Pre-registration and payment is required by Aug. 13. ATTENTION CRAFTERS: Special auction, many craft materials, also general m«*r- 10, 2pm, C A A Auction, 12987 M-66 (Assyria) (269)758-7988 Cost is $6 for member adults and $5 for chil­ dren (12 and under) and $8 for non-member adults ano $7 for children (12 and under). Pre-registration is required 'or all the events. Call (269) 721-4190 for more infor­ mation or to register. • Edward J. Tibble, 45, of Freeport, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three yean probation for operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. He was given credit for two days served in jul. The balance of his jail sentence will be sus­ pended if he is successful on probation. Tibble was placed in the drug court pro­ gram and given a 10 p.m. curfew. Fisher said the stale police may knock on his door al 10 pm. or 11 pm. and take a breath test Tibble earlier pleaded to guilty to the chaige in exchange for dropping the charges of operating a vehicle in violation of his dri­ ver's license restriction and operating a vehi­ cle without a license. • Sentencing was delayed until Aug. 21 for Justin L. Davis, 18, of Hastings, for breaking and entering a garage with intent to commit larceny and for motor vehicle theft • Chad R. Wilcox, 29, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced June 10 to 30 days in jail and two years probation for selling or delivering marijuana. Jail time will be suspended if be pays $1,620 in court assessments by Dec. 31. His driver’s license was suspended for »ix months, but after 30 days be was allowed a restricted license. Wilcox earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping charges of selling or delivering marijuana and maintaining a drug house. Kalamazoo woman killed In accident PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 45-year-old Kalamazoo woman died Friday. Aug 1. 8:34 pjn. after r three-car accident on M-89 Highway between Kane Road and Doner Road. Debra J. Spalding was westbound on M-89 when she drove off the right side of the lane and then came back on the road, crossing into eastbound traffic. Spalding's vehicle sideswiped an eastbound vehicle occupied by two people who were not injured. She then was Strack by a semi-tractor hauling an empty tanker trailer. The driver of the track was not injured. But Spalding's vehicle was trapped underneath the cab of the semi. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The highway was closed to vehicles. Accident reconstroctionists were on the scene. Prairieville Township Police were assisted by the Pine Lake Fire Department, Delton EMS, Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Post and a motor carrier officer, which is a branch of the slate police that specializes in semi or large equipment related incidents, from the Bridgman Post Man may face domestic assault charges HASTINGS — Police are seeking a warrant charging a 22-year-old Wayland man with domestic assault for allegedly beating up his 23-year-oid former girlfriend Sunday after­ noon. Aug. 3. in the parking lot of Felpausch Food Center. Hastings police responded to the assault after receiving a complaint from bystanders that a heated argument was occurring between the suspect and victim. During an argur.tent about a visitation issue with one of the victim's children, the man took the victim's car keys and swung them, striking the woman in the mouth, police said. The women, from Hastings, received two minor cuts to her lip. She did not seek medical attention at the dine of the incident. The complaint was turned over to Barry County prosecutors for review. Motorist pins woman against doorway HASTINGS — A 24-year-old Hastings man was arrested on charges of felonious assault and reckless (hiving after driving his vehicle into the entrance door and pinning his girl­ friend in the doorway of the Admiral Gas Station on North Broadway Sunday evening. Aug 3. The man and his girlfriend were arguing over personal matters when be dropped her off at the station. As she entered the building, he accelerated his vehicle and drove over a curbed sidewalk into the door, pinning the victim momentarily, and then leaving the area, Hastings Police Department Deputy Chief Leedy said. He was arrested an hour and a half later. The 20-year-old victim, also of Hastings, received minor injuries. She did not seek med­ ical attention at the time of die incident and she declined contact from the Victim Services Unit Alcohol wu not involved, authorities said. Man feces drug charges after fight HASTINGS — Hastings police responded to a fight in the 1000 block jf Wintergreen Drive Sunday night, Aug. 3. One of the combatants was wanted on a four-count warrant by the Southwestern Enforcement Team of Battle Creek, said Mike Leedy. Deputy Chief of the Hastings Police Department Jason Dexter, 22. of Hastings was wanted by SWET on felony charges of operating and maintaining a methamphetamine lab, conspiracy to maintain a lab. delivery or manufacture of methamphetamine and possession of ephedrine. After police placed Dexter under arrest, be broke free and ran from the acene. Officers pursued him on foot for a short distance before he was taken back into custody. Dexter was lodged at the Barry County Jail without further incident Additional charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer are pending the prosecu­ tor’s authorization. A preliminary exam is scheduled for Aug. 13. Batte Creek man critical after crash ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 20-yea-old Battle Creek man is listed in critical con­ dition at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo after receiving bead injuries when his vehi­ cle struck a tree Sunday, Aug. 3. at 12 JO a.m. The man was westbound on Guernsey Lake Road when his vehicle left the pavement at a curve west of McKibben Road, Barry County Sheriff's Office said. Il is unknown if alcohol was a factor The driver's identification is being withheld al this time, police said. Nashville suffers rash of burglaries NASHVILLE - A series of burglaries has occurred al businesses in Nashville in the last KIDDER REUNION: AuelOth. Roasting a pig. g a dish to pass. At 4177 Loftus, Freeport. (616)765­ 3132 TANYA AND TRACY dean houses, cottages, RV's, vehi­ YOU WANT QUALITY at cles and everything in be­ affordable prices when you printing. Call J-Ad tween. Wc are dependable, buy efficient and detail oriented. If your messing with the and catalogs. rest, you're not getting the best! Call (616)765-3043 or in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. (269)838-1573. Hastings. upon entry to a treatment program. Her attorney, David Makled, said she had long-term substance abuse problems. Reed said, "I apologize to my family, espe­ cially my daughter, for causing so much pain.’’ Fisher told Reed, “You won't start making any progress until you're honest with people " for non-members (or $10 for families) p.m. Reservations required. A representative from the Thomapple Trail Association will speak about efforts to com­ nance, blue book $8,740, ask­ ing $8,250 obo. (269)945-9306 • Amy L. Reed, 26, of Wayland, was sen­ tenced to six months in jail and three years probation for possession of methampheta­ mine. Her driver's license was suspended for six months, but after 30 days she was allowed a restricted license for employment, treatment or probation. Reed's jail sentence will be suspended The “Back to School” sales don’t mean that summer is over. There is still plenty of tions for a local company. Qualified candidates must have management experi­ ence or comparable skills. LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE professional carpet & uphobtery cleaning at af- If he is successful on probation, the jail sentence will be suspended. Padelt was ordered to pay $959 in restitu­ tion. He earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dropping of a third count of writing a bad check. Padelt said, “I should pay it back. I’m sorry it happened." few weeks. Cash was stolen from the VFW Hall Monday, Aug. 4, and the building was ransacked. The thieves attempted to open a safe, Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer said. It appears they were in the building for a long time, he said. An entrance door was pried FAST. SAME DAY SERVICE open. On July 28, the Mulberry Fore Golf Course building was damaged following a break-in. Entry was made by breaking out a window, the sheriff said. Cigarettes and alcohol were taken from the South-End Party Store. The store was dam­ aged. A window was broken to gain entry. Sheriff’s detectives have suspects and the investigation continues. Anyone with information about the crimes or others is asked to call Silent Observer at 1­ 800-310-9031 or sheriff's detectives at 948-4803. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7. 2003 — Page 15 Loudens named grand marshals for Delton Founders Weekend by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Ryerson and Madeline Louden have shared 70 years as Mr. and Mrs., and this Saturday they will officially share another title — grand marshals of the Delton Founders Weekend parade. They were named for the honor in tribute to their many past years of contributions to the community and their church, said Gary Buckland, chairman of lhe Founders Weekend Grand Marshal Committee. The Loudens will receive a plaque in appre­ ciation for their service and dedication to Delton during a special presentation at noon Saturday during Founders Weekend activities. Then, they will be whisked away to a place of honor in the I p.m. parade. “We were sort of flabbergasted,” Madeline said of the tribute. “We feel it’s very much an honor... We love the area and our farm home.” Ryerson has always had the philosophy of trying to support Delton area merchants when­ ever the couple need to purchase items rather than going to larger cities, she related. “It’s important to have a nice town.” All five of the couple's children graduated from Delton Kellogg Schools and over the years Madeline volunteered there during their schooldays and even later when the Loudens’ grandchildren came along. She continues to read to children at the Delton District Library and is a longtime member of the Inland Lakes Garden Club. The Loudens were one of the 17 families who helped start St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton where they have been aciive mem­ bers. Their church has held a special place in their lives through the decades. It’s not uncommon for them to take produce from their garden to church for sharing with others. Ryerson and Madeline also are members of the Bernard Historical Society, which special­ izes in preserving and sharing local history, because they believe in its mission. A native of Delton, Ryerson's life and the community’s history go hand-in-hand. In days past, as a young man, he worked at the cream­ ery and the elevator in Delton. Both of those former businesses now are part of the town’s historical memories. He said he was bom “around the comer” from their current Floria Road home. He attended Delton Schools but left af er ninth grade because he was needed to work on the family farm after his father became ill. Ryerson reminisced recently about the good SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JULY 9, 2003 - 7:90 PM Regular mooting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Lee. Lyons, Flint. Rogers. McKenna, Greenfield. Carr and 15 guests Approval of agenda with amendments, by voice vote. Minutes of the June 11, 2003 Regular Board Meeting approved. Allegiance. Present: Lee. Flint. Lyons. McKenna. Greenfield. Carr and 4 guests. Motion to excuse Trustee Rogers by voice vote. Approval of agenda by voice vote. Approval to adopt Resolution #2003-06, Meeting approved. Approval to establish a Municipal Ordinance Violations Bureau and to proceed wtth Ordinance process oy voice vote Approval to accept Cartton Townships’ 56% to BIRCH Fire by voice vote. Preservation Program by roll call vote. Board interviewed two Engineering firms. Rshbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber and Fteis & Vaodenbrtak,,, Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. . .. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Approval to reappoint Larry Haywood to the Planning Commission by voice vote. Approval to reappomt Beverly Warren to the Planning Commission by voice vote. Approval to postpone Zoning Board of Appeals appointments till August meeting by voice vote. Approval to postpone Resolution #2003-05. Engineering Firm of Record till August meeting by voice vote Vouchers and payroll approved for payment. Approval to postpone discussion of adding a light at Fairview Estates Entrance till August meeting by voice vote. Approval tor purchase of a computer tor Clerk by voice vote. Treasurer's Report received and placed on file. approval to pay Wal-Mart sewer protect bitts by vofrja vote. Approval of Planning commissions recommen­ dation to amend Article III. Article XX. and General Provisions of Rutland Charter Township Zoning ■Ordinance to incorporate Open Space Ordinance by voce vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:49 p.*n. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna, Clerk Notice of Mortgage Foeactoaure Sate DUS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by George Reptogle and Jessica A Reptogle, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc . Mortgagee, dated Juno 1. 2001, and reco ded on June 11, 2001 in Liber 1061272 on Page 1-14 tn Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT AND 94/100 dollars ($68.858 94). induing interest at 9.125% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfll be forectosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 p.m.. on September 4. 2003. Said premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described aa: Lot 1. Block of H J Kenfieid Addition to the City, formally Village of Hastings, according to the ptet thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 9. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period '•hall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated : July 31. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte#200323697 Teem X omnr* TO.COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WI-LBE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASECQNIACTQUROfnCEAT THE NUM BER_BELQWtYQUARE#iACTIYEiflLnARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Barbara J. Kerns, a single woman, to Detta Funding ’ Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 17, 2000 and recorded March 21. 2000 in document number 1042281, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA. as Trustee for Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine and 64/100 Dollars ($61.889.64) including Interest at the rate of 9.09% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, al public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on August 21, 2003 The premises are located in the City of Plainwell. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land In the Southeast Quarter of section 31. Town 2 North. Range 10 West described as: Beginning at a given point designated by a stake driven in the Northeast comer of a small triangular piece of land containing the frame cottage and out building occupied for many years by David Boniface and Fanny Boniface, thence Northwest 184 feet to comer point. Being the Northwest comer of the trian­ gular piece of land, thence South 225 feet along the boundary Une fence, between Robert Kelley and this described property to highway, thence Northwest 200 feet along highway In front of house and lot to place of beginning. this foming a triangular piece of ground approximately 1/2 are, more of less, Orangeville Township, Barry County. Michigan, being more accu­ rately described by survey as follows; Commencing at the South 1 >3 post of the Northwest Quarter of sec­ tion 31. Town 2 North. Range 10 west, thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest quarter 790.67 feet to the Centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description, thence North 45 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds East on the center­ line of Marsh Road 207.77 feet, thence North 86 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds west 172.91 feel to the North and South 1/8 line of Northwest quarter, thence South 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds East on said 1JB Ine 21 *98 teat to the place of beginning. Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest quarter of section 31. Town 2 North. Range 10 west, thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 sec­ onds West on the North and South 1/8 line Northwest quarter 790.67 feet to the renterline of Marsh Road and the place ot beginning of this descriution thence continuing North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on said North and South 1/8 fcne 215.90 teet. thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds west 17.09 feet, thence South 35 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds West 140.05 teet, thence South 44 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds East 152.32 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, umom the property « determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a. in which case the 'edemption period shaS be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a ssnuttar^ous resolution with the borrower. Dated July 17, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for We Is Fargo Bank Minnesota. N A. as Trustee ’or Detta Funding Home Equity Loan Trost 2000-1. As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No 189 2895 Pub: 7/17-8/14 • • • • • • All 48 States vans - Reefers In and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East coast - west Coast Call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 Revette and Suzann Revette, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to Mainstreef Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Bany County. Michigan on June 20, 2000, as Document No. 1045764 (the •Mortgage'), and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Four and 52/100 Dollars ($119,234.52), as of the date this notice, including principal and interest and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or m equity having been institut­ ed to recover th« debt. or any part of trie debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in . TOs TNE teXinwrre AND MOHBTY OWMERS OF —IMOlLiF Tf—we—MP. the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be heki by the PrtertevBe Township Ptanrang September 4, 2003, at 1:00 o'clock in the after­ noon. at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for lhe County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bnkier. at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness (Le on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, cer­ tain property located in Barry County. Michigan, PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING . BARRY COUNTY. MKHNUN, AMD ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES Commission on August 20,2003, at 7.-00 P.M. at the Praineville Township HaB, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the ltem(s) to be considered at this Pubic Hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. ) Site Plan review filed by Dan Denov—Agent for the Giri Scouts of Glowing Embers Council. 1011 W. Maple Street Kalamazoo. Ml 49006. The Girl Scouts of Glowing Embers are requesting a site plan review lor their property known as Camp Merrie Woods, located at 12584 Burchett Rd.. Plainwell. Ml 49080. Parcel #08-012-017-002, 06-012-017-021 and 08-012-017-010 (containing described in the Mortgage as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 approximately 217 acres) Camp Meme Woode is proposing the adoption of a new site r’an, which TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 a.) The applicant wishes to construct a 20*x30*x12* high paviben pole-building type structure which will include a storage area, on said property ‘ OF SECTION 33 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1X4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 19’ 49“ EAST. 1321 29 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 5T 47” WEST 673.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33 TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCF SOUTH 00 DEGREES 57' 47” WEST. 220.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02‘ 13' WEST. 231 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES ST AT. EAST 220 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 02’ 13- EAST. 231.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A PRIVATE EASEMENT APPURTENANT THERETO FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES FOR BUTTERFLY LANE. DESCRIBED SEPARATELY. wiU include the following: b ) The applicant wishes to construct a 20*x40*x12- high cabin, wh-ch mciudes a 10* slab for a porch, on said property. c.) The applicant wishes to lay a handicapped accessible pathway. 4' wide and approximately 650' in length, along the shoreline of Warner Lake, on said property. The Property in question is zoned (P-2) Semi-public land (non-profit or quasi-public organizations ot a religious.charitable. or educational nature.) 2. ) Such other ani further matters as may propc-ly come bafore the Planning Commission for this meetinc.. | Ail interested pe-son? za in’.-ited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit appttcauons at the address below. Praineville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being constoered at the hearng upon five (5) uays notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with d-sabtfrties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. ' rFaineviir® towns nip r fanning uommisaton Mtrtt Doot*#, Township Suponrlior oosMiae ■ DESCRIPTION OF BUTTERFLY LANE A STRIP OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33; TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. 66 FEET WIDE. 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CEN­ TERLINE DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 19’ 49' EAST. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1321 29 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 00 Tuesday. August 19, 2003. at 7XX) p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. DEGREES 57’ 47” WEST 893.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02’ 57* WEST. 231 00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID CENTERLINE THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES CITY OF HASTINGS Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of said Public Hearing is tor the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by Carol Harrington. 1019 North Glenwood. Hastings. Michigan. (See map and legal below) The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-859(a)(i) of the City of Hastings Code ST AT EAST. 440.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHER­ of Ordinances, that if granted, wiU allow the construction of a fence in the secondary front yard with LY 110.17 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE a height greater than the maximum allowable 3 feet TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 549.95. THE CENTRAL ANGLE OF WHICH IS 11 Legal description on sad property is: CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 1, BLK 4. TAFFEE ADDITION DEGREES 28 4V AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH04 DEGREES 46’ 34’ WEST. 109.99 FEET. THENCE CONTINUING NORTHER­ LY 110 17 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 549 95 FEET. THE CENTRAL ANGLE OF WHICH IS 11 DEGREES 28’ 41'. AND CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 04 DEGREES 46 34' WEST. 109 99 FEET: THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 57* AT EAST. 231 00 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAiD SECTION AND THE END OF THE CENTER­ LINE Commonly known as Lot C Butterfly Lane. Middleville. Michigan mortgagee has taken steps to have the property described hereto determined to be abandoned pur­ suant to MCLA 600.3241 Therefore, the length of the redemption penod will be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale Dated August 7. 2003 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By. Lori L Purkey. Esq. Mdter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.L.C. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 Written comments win be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request tor information and/or minutes of said heer«ng should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. ommim The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1800-649-3777 OK24107 0MO31M See GRAND MARSHALS, page 16 E.L.S. inc. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage executed on June 19. 2000, by Roger E. Special meeting called to order and Pledge of tor in their marriage, she said. “Faith has sustained us.” Their ingredients for a happy marriage include sharing an interest in many of the same things. “Wc worked together. We loved gardening. We painted, and wc danced,” Madeline said, noting that they still have a passion for gar­ dening and grow lots of vegetables and flow­ ers. To have a successful marriage, Ryerson said, “you better love each other, and when you talk to each other, you better talk things out" “Communication is real important in a mar­ riage, I think,” Madeline added. “If you have a discussion that ends up in a quarrel, you apologize and say you’re sorry, which a lol of kids can’t do now. "Wc wanted a big family, and that’s what wc had.” The Loudens met at a dance in the Gull Lake area at her uncle’s home. ’The first time I met him 1 didn’t like him.” Madeline said. “So, it wasn’t love at first sight I liked his sister real well. I met her that night. My girlfriend had an eye for him." Ryerson and Madeline danced together dur­ ing their first meeting, but she says, they stepped on each other’s feet and just didn’t get cooniinaicd at all. That all changed when they met again at another dance. Madeline and Ryerson had a Your Personalized Freight Brokerage NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING JULY 22, 2003 -6.-00 PJ4. Resolution Supporting the Barry County Farmland Minutes of the June X. 2003 Special Board old days, plowing fields with horse-drawn equipment and a walking plow, riding bucking horses and boxing 10 rounds three times a week with his brother. “I grew up in good times,” he said. Even though the early years weren’t lucra­ tive, he said, “those were the good times, real­ ly. We didn’t have much money, but you could go down to Kalamazoo and see a show icr 15« and get a hamburg for 20c." During the Great Depression, Madeline remembers the family taking in strangers who were out of work and giving them jobs on the farm. “We look in a lot of people who stayed all night." She particularly remembers one unem­ ployed man who was soaked from a heavy rainfall and ‘Grandma* fixed his dinner and gave him dry clothes. Both of their families came to America from Ireland during the potato famine. Neither has ever been there, but Ryerson has some tree bark and dirt from his family homestead on the Emerald Isle. Ryerson and Madeline were teenagers when they tied the marital knot May 15, 1933. She was sweet 16. He was 19. Ryerson said he had S3 in his pocket the day they were married, noting that the econo­ my was “really bad." When they were first married they moved in with his parents in Delton. The family home didn't have access to electricity at the time. “I was homesick the first two days...! had never been to Delton until he asked me to marry him...! had never heard of the town of Delton," Madeline reflects. She decided not to go back to school after she finished her junior year the month they were married. On the recent occasion of their 70th anniversary, the couple were honored with an open house attended by family and friends. “We feel fortunate that God has given us this time together,” 86-year-old Madeline said during an interview shortly before the party. “I’m in love with her yet.” Ryerson, 89, said with a smile. “She’s such a good woman...a good mother.” Faith in God has been the number one fac­ Everil G. Manshum CttyCterk C �Page 16 — Thursday August 7. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa firefighters practice search and rescue by Helen Mudry someone who was hiding, feigning uncon­ purchase a thermal imaging camera to help Staff Writer The Lake Odessa Fire Department pulled sciousness. They had no idea of the floor plan of the house and w ith the windows covered, them find victims in such smoke-filled rooms. They have raised $18.(XX) and hope to have up in front of the vacant house at 915 Third they had to rely on flashlights to find their necessary $22,000 after the money is counted Avenue last Tuesday evening, but it was not way through lhe dense smoke. from Saturday's Ox Roast pancake breakfast. for a fire — it was for an air pack and search and rescue training session. The air packs were good for 20 to 30 min­ Sanderson said he would like to see the Lake Odessa volunteers gel new “turn out" Lake Odessa Fire Chief Jeff Sanderson utes and gave a warning alarm when there w as only three minutes of air left. invited area departments to join in the drill As one volunteer was found, another and Clarksville’s department sent some vol­ entered the house and the search began again. gear. They are wearing suits made in 1970. The new suits give greater protection and are lighter. They cost $1,500 for one suit. unteers. The house was empty of furniture and One “victim" hid in a closet and another on the stairs. The smoke was so thick "You can't Sanderson arranged with Central United Methodist Church Pastor Don Ferris to use appliances. Black plastic was placed over the see your hand in front of your face or your the house for the air pack and search and res­ widows to keep out any natural light. The face in front of your hand." said Sanderson. house was filled w ith artificial smoke from a Clarksville volunteer Bob Woodward said “you just can't get c.iough of this kind of cue drill. The church purchased the bouse from a finance company after the owner smoke machine. iThe smoke machine was a Christmas gift from the children al West Elementary. Rather than exchange gifts, they had a penny w ar and raised $2322.32 for lhe defaulted on lhe payments. It will be demol­ drill." Periodically through the drill, a volunteer's ished on Aug. 21 and 22. PASS device started beeping. It is programed ing lot. “The amount of parking has a direct effect on the number of church members." department.! The fire fighters donned their suits and air to beep if the volunteer has been motionless packs and entered lhe building in search of Clarksville is currently raising money to Ferris said it will probably become a park­ for 30 seconds. Clarksville fire fighters Jeremiah England (from left). Bob Woodward and Don Mantlo take a break from the rescue drill to let the “younger" guys get more practice. The 2004's are arriving... REMAINING2003MODELS! •JUST ADO TAX TITLE 4 LICENSE - REBATE TO DEALER WAC Dreisbach PONTIAC GMC 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269) 948-8000 Today! www.drelsbachmofors.com Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Eric Dreisbach President GMC Wf AM PROHSSONAi GWAIX Don Gentry, Sales Mgr Borne Signs, Soles SALES HOVtS Mon & Aed until 8 Tub. Thu 4 Fn until 6 Saturday until noon Ryan Madden Soles Amy ^iper Sales Chns Silverman, Finance Mgr SEItWE HOVtS Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue Thu & Fn 8 5 GRAND MARSHALS, continued from pg. 15 chance to talk and become better acquainted, and she changed her mind about him. “I liked him. He was well liked by the girls. He told me he had gone out with a lot of girls and I thought - hooey do. 1 had been out with a couple boys ./nd liked them, but had not wanted to marry them." she recalled. They dated for more than a year and then became engaged. Ryerson used to ride on horseback to see Madeline because he didn’t own a car until after they were married. Their courtship included a lot of dancing, including square dances in neighboring bams after they had been emptied of hay in the spring. “Some of them have good floors." she said of bam dances. The building that is now the Gilmore Car Museum on Hickory Road used to be one of their dancing haunLs. Her brothers went with them on their dates, which included going to The Dixie in Grand Rapids, and dancing at a Gull Lake dance hall and The Glass Slipper. "We’ve seen a lot of the Big Bands back in our day. and they came to Kalamazoo. “I can remember one time ' came home five minutes late and I couldn’t see Ryerson, even though wc were engaged, for two weeks." said Madeline, who grew up in Richland and Plainwell. During lhe Loudens’ married life, he has farmed, including growing cix.imbers and onions, worked at Post in Battle Creek and the former Sutherland Paper Co. in Kalamazoo. She has been a homemaker. Madeline and Ryerson’s mother had a won­ derful. loving relationship. His mom lived with the couple until she died. Madeline did­ n't want her mother-in-law to go to a nursing home even when the doctor recommended it because of Madeline’s pregnancy al the time. Madeline wanted to care for her mother-in­ law herself because “she helped me all my married life and I would feel like a traitor if I put her in a nursing home. I have no regrets about it. People don't believe this, but we never had a quarrel. She was one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. She sacri­ ficed so much for us." Along with the joys, “we’ve had a lot of sorrow in our life," she said, mentioning the deaths of two sons - a six year old son, Tony, who died from diphtheria, and a newborn. Jimmy - other family members and two great­ grandchildren. Talking of the highlights of their marriage.* she said, “we lived for our family...and going on picnics and trips with our family.” Their children arc William and Florence Louden. Zelma and Pat Armintrout, Mary and Ed Finn. Tim and Dorothy Louden and Dennis and Lois Louden. Twelve grandchildren. 13 living great­ grandchildren and one great-great grandchild comprise the family. Ryerson and Madeline are “very thankful" family members live close by. They have also enjoyed summers at their cabin up north on a lake. However, they noted that their first vaca­ tion didn't happen until they were married 25 years and went up north for a week. Ryerson designed and built the cozy, attrac­ tive home where lhe couple lives. Beautiful wooden beams highlight the ceiling on the main level. When he first told his wife that he wanted ’ to build the home using wood from four bams, "she said you’re crazy, and I said, I know, but I’m going to do it anyway.” Both have enjoyed oil and acrylic painting as a hobby, and their framed artworks deco­ rate their home. Their artistic talents began to flourish after they received a Christmas gift of paints one year. Neither has taken painting lessons. • He’s very proud of the paintings they’ve done, and enjoys showing them to visitors. Ryerson doesn't paint anymore, but she does. One of her first paintings, a close-up of lilacs, won an award al a local garden show. He loves to read, and said “I was reading when I was five years old." The hard times they’ve gone through had silver linings. Madeline said she believes “those that struggle are better off." Ryerson commented. “God’s been very good to us." She agrees. ' � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-08-14.pdf 1644af6010becda6564d3557d89a23cc PDF Text Text 121S CHURCH SI HAS1WCS W 4W58-1BI Two Caledonia Supt. finalists familiar* Will Hastings JV soccer survive? Founders Weekend big draw in Delton See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 11 See Story on Page 15 Hastings VOLUME 150. No. 32 Thursday. August 14, 2003 PRICE 50C Formal decision to be announced Aug. 18 NEWS BRIEFS Principal named at Pleasantvlew Marjorie Haas has been selected as prin­ cipal of Pleasamview Elementary School, moving from tlx? Hastings High School assistant principalship in charge of alterna­ tive education, a position she had since August 1999. She succeeds Man-' Vliek. who was named principal at Star Elementary last month, replacing the retiring Jo Stebbins. Before going into administration in Hastings, Haas was a supervisor for the alternative middle and high school and adult education program at Godwin Heights schools. She also was a computer literacy and life teacher at Owosso Junior High School, a home economics teacher at Central Montcalm Middle School and a teacher at the Montcalm Area Career Genre Haas was the reciptent of a Fulbright Memorial Fund Program Scholarship to Japan in 1998. and was honored as one of "Five Outstanding Young Women in Michigan" by the Michigan Jaycees Cooley next Hastings school chief? by David T. Young tional services al Hastings, a clear advantage Editor Home-grown Christopher Cooley appears in the effort to find a successor to the retiring Carl Schoessel, who plans to step down Sept. to have the inside track for the Hastings schools superintendent’s job. After conducting interviews with three finalists, the Hastings Board of Education 30 after 20 years. However, the formal decision of the board will not be announced until its regularlyscheduled meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. voted last Thursday night not to conduct on­ site visits of the school districts of the other two finalists, Charles J. Seguna of Fulton Middleton and Fred Williams of Potterville. “I’ve got enough information," said board member Mike Hubert. “1 don’t feel 1 need to make site visits to make an informed deci­ sion... Anybody we talk with isn’t going to tell us anything we don’t already believe.” Thc move gives Cooley, director of educa- lhe three interviews had been completed. Perhaps the most powerful endorsement came from Schoessel, who said, “I really have intentionally stayed out of this process... Chris asked me to tell you if he is ready. He's not only ready, he’s capable." Others who spoke on Cooley’s behalf included: • Dan Benningfield, a teacher who praised Cooley’s handling of the mandate to change middle school teaching teams. • Mary Ann Seidl, who read a recommen­ dation written by Jean Swander. who main­ tained that Cooley is “genuine, approachable and he listens.” • Cheryl Goggins, a teacher who said Cooley “handles many different people with different agendas well.” She also praised his leadership in the North Central accreditation 18. at the all-purpose room of the middle school. Thomas Pridgeon. a consultant hired by the board to oversee the search and hiring process, told the board Thursday night that Cooley indeed is the choice, site visits might unnecessarily upset the host communities. Cooley received tlie benefit of more than a few testimonials, something decidedly lacking for the other two candidates, as soon as process. • Jack Longstreet, a teacher who said he has known Cooley since he was a boy. He held that Cooley has benefited from the tute­ lage of former Superintendent Dick Guenther and retiring Superintendent Schoessel. “Chris has learned a tremendous amount from them,” he said. “He’s going to be a superintendent some day. I hope it’s in our community.” Dr. James Atkinson, who spearheaded the Christopher Cooley See COOLEY, page 2 Auxiliary m 1982. Haas earned a bachelor s degree in home economics and business education al Siena Heights University and her master’s degree in secondary educational administration from Central Michigan University. Trouble in ‘Senior City’? Crisis prompts 3 blood drives Harland Nye of Hastings plays more than eight instruments and has volunteered his by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor musical talents for many years at lhe Barry County Commission on Aging and elsewhere. A severe shortage in blood supplies has prompted three blood drives this week and next in Barry' County. Two will be this week, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. today (Thursday, Aug. 14) at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville and from 12:30 to 4:15 p.m. Friday. Aug. 15, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. A third drive » planned for noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the First Baptist Church. 5075 North MkkBevillc Road, Middleville. Officials report that hard-hitting appeals and a nationwide awareness campaign involving a high-tech traveling museum have done little to abate the drop in blood donations plaguing the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross and the rest of the United States. Since May. blood donations have been down an average of 10 to 15 percent, result­ ing in a doily blood inventory that hovers between a half-day and a day for most blood types. The Red Cross considers a threc-day supply a safe level for meeting the needs of sick and injured people in hospirals. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eli­ gible to contribute. For more information, call the Barry County unit of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Library duck race slated for Aug. 24 The third annual duck race on the Thomapple River, sponsored by the Friends of Hastings Publil* Library, will be held at 2 p.m. Summerfest Sunday. Aug. 24, at Tyden Park. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10 and they are available at the library. Bosky’s Pharmacy, AlFresco, Hastings Office Supply and Dreisbach Motors. Great pr-ies First prize is $400; second prize $200; third prize $100; a threc-day, two-night trip; restaurant gift certificates; rounds of golf and gold coins. For more information, call 269-945­ 4263. NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 However, he’s not welcome to entertain senior citizens at the CO A any more. Nye has been banned from performing, prompting some other volunteer musicians to boycott lhe COA until lhe issue with Nye is settled. A petition is being circulated in support of Nye. COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington said Nye is no longer a volunteer because he allegedly made inappropriate remarks to a staff member and at least one client and she doesn’t want to lose federal Relay gets a boost As the annual Barry County Relay for Life came to a close last Saturday after­ noon. raising $58,000. one of the 24-hour participants got a boost with a piggy back ride. A dozen walkers completed the full 24 hours, with many more logging in a minimum of eight hours. For pictures and more information about the relay to benefit the American Cancer Society, see Page 3 of today's edition of the Banner. funding to operate the COA. Meanwhile, about 57 signatures have been gathered on the petition, which was written Harland Nye by Larry and Mary Jo Poll. It states "we...support Harland Nye and any other musician can enjoy Nye’s music once again. who wishes to provide musical entertainment COA staff members have said not all of the for the COA on a daily basis. We feel that this signatures on the petition are from people who participate in COA services. COA staff greatly adds to the entertainment aspect and did not recognize the names of about 20 sign­ enjoyment for the seniors.” ers. Pat Markle, who signed the petition, told a A few of those citizens told the Banner they want the COA Board to intercede so they See SENIOR CITY,’ page 5 Ex-commissioner turned away in bid to join solid waste panel by David T. Young Editor Ex-County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson’s bid to be appointed to lhe Solid Waste Oversight Committee was rejected by the County Board in a 5-2 vote Tuesday morning. The board refused the appointment despite the fact there arc three vacant seats on lhe 12member panel, which is chaired by Dr. V. Harry Adrounie. The county advertised for filling an open seat on the committee and Wilkinson was the only one to apply. The seat the board is still trying to fill is open because Thomas Funke, who was appointed last fall, has failed to show up for one meeting since and has not responded to Adrounie's phone calls and letters asking why. Funke was removed from the position at the board’s July 8 meeting. Two other seats that remain vacant were held by Monica Rappapon. who resigned, and Richard Thomas, who retired Iasi fall, but his replacement as representative of lhe 16 town­ ships in the county has not been selected by lhe Michigan Townships Association. Wilkinson wrote in his application. “I feel that 1 am able lo make a contribution by being “It is regrettable that the County Board continues to be dysfunctional and lacking in meaningful vision and leadership. It is fortunate that this body is so insignificant in the general scheme of what is happening in the coun­ ty” — Tom Wilkinson actively involved in community service. I have some experience in public service and on serving on boards and committees. My career of over 30 years in construction-related activity has given me an understanding of mechanics and processes. There are many new concepts being successfully implement­ ed in the management of waste that I find very- interesting." The appointment would hold until Dec. 31, 2005. filling out the remainder of Funke s three-year term. Commissioner Sandy James said, “I have a concern over having just one applicant. We’re in need of two applicants.” She added that just because Wilkinson was the only applicant doesn’t necessarily mean he should be approved. Fellow Commissioner Tom Wing said. “The issue is qualifications. If the board does­ n’t think Mr. Wilkinson is capable of doing the job, they can vote against him.” Commissioner Ken Neil, who serves as the board's representative on the Solid Waste Committee, said, “I’ve tried to stay away from appointing someone just because they’re the only one who applied." He added that he had concerns about Tom Wilkinson Wilkinson’s conduct when they both served on the County Board’s Development Committee, contending he went around behind his back. “I find it hard to work with someone who docs these kinds of things... I don't feel com­ fortable with this nomination." Neil added. Adrounie. when asked about lhe rejection of lhe appointment, said he didn’t know any­ thing about it and didn't even know See EX C0MMISI0NER, page 9 �4 Page 2 — Thursday, August 7. 2003 — The Hastings Banner COOLEY, continued from page 1 successful drive for a community center and pool a couple of years ago. acknowledged the board has a tough job is selecting one of three excellent candidates. He said he was particu­ larly impressed with Seguna. but still supports Cooley. With a nod to Longstreet, he said. “I’ve watched Chris grow up. too. I’ve enjoyed him as much as anyone who came up through this system.” Atkinson said Cooley’s appointment would serve as a role model for younger people in lhe community. Pointing out the group of educators at lhe interview, he said. “Staff is here to support this man. Other school districts don’t feel this way about their superintendents.” • Ann Price, a teacher with 33 years of experience, said. “Chris never talks down to you. He’s down to earth. Kids gravitate around him. He’d be a fine role model to fol­ low.” The Board of Education had interviewed Seguna Aug. 4 and Williams Aug. 5 before meeting with Cooley last Thursday night. During his interview. Cooley briefly out­ lined his ideas and philosophies of education. He agreed with the other two finalists that the biggest challenges that lie ahead arc increasing the fund balance, coping with yearto-year financial uncertainties and dealing with lhe mandates of recently passed “No Child Left Behind" legislation. Cooley said that in his six years in admin­ istration at Hastings, he has worked many Saturdays and Sundays. When talking about ways to reduce budget shortfalls, he said he’d have to talk to employ­ ee associations because 80 percent of expens­ es are tied to personnel, but he’d try to mini­ mize loss of people. “You grow the fund balance when you can." he said. “You protect i! during hard times." acknowledging that Hastings’ rainy day fund is below $1 million, which is loo low. He said there are two ways to increase funding — attract more students and secure grants. “We need to attract new students, but we can’t lose sight of the ones we have." he said. “We have to take care of their needs, loo." He said he’d market the schools through the Internet and try to include more regional media coverage, other than just lhe Banner and Reminder. “You’re marketing the schools every day." he said. “Il’s always going on.” When asked about his skills in evaluating personnel, he said, “There’s not a lot of dif­ ference between evaluating an administrator and a teacher. It’s not a process where you hammer someone. It’s a lime to outline goals and see how the employee can grow.” He was asked about bis apparent heavy involvement with the middle school (as assis­ tant principal) and high school, but not in the elemenlaries. “In the last two years. I’ve spent more time in elementary schools than at other levels because there are five buildings.” he replied. Cooley said he supports being partners with neighboring school districts and Kellogg Community College to enhance job training opportunities and advance coursework. He called the elimination of the alternative education program “one of the most difficult things we’ve had to address" He said he hopes an enrollment increase will increase funding and therefore bring back the program. "I'm an advocate of alternative education.” he said. "But 1 think you need to make sure you really have an alternative ed program deliver the same curriculum in a different than traditional way." Cooley said he’d like to remain in the edu­ cation field for another 16 to 20 years before retiring, and he’d like to spend them all here. "I'm not looking to be a superintendent someone else." he said. “1 don’t see me as a superintendent in another district.” He said he is uniquely qualified for the job because he grew up in Hastings, graduated from Hastings High School and returned to his home town to teach and eventually become an administrator. In his summation after the interview had ended, he told lhe board and people in the audience. “It’s people like you who make Hastings lhe best town I know to raise a fam­ ily.” Delton Supt., Hastings finalists on Caledonia list by David T. Young and Cathy Rueter Tw o of lhe six finalists for the Caledonia Community Schools superintendent’s job have strong connections with Barry County. Ronald L. Archer has been superintendent at Delton Kellogg schools for the past two years and Charles J. Seguna. superintendent at Fulton Middleton schools, is one of three finalists for the Hastings school chief’s post. Both are being interviewed this week by the Caledonia Board of Education, which is seek­ ing to replace Douglas Busman, who resigned last spring to take a professorship al Grand Valley State University. Seguna was scheduled to be interviewed Wednesday evening. Seguna holds a master’s degree in educa­ tional administration and community leader­ ship from Central Michigan University and a bachelor's degree in secondary education from Northern Michigan University and in elementary education from Michigan Slate Univeristy. Though he docs not possess a Ph.D.. he only has to complete his thesis for his educational specialist degree in education­ al leadership from CMU. Seguna’s professional experiences include being an associate superintendent in Ionia for eight years, as well as principal of the Twin Rivers Elementary in Ionia for six years. He also taught for 13 years at the high school, middle school and elementary levels in the lor.ia district. His responsibilities during these times have included school improvement efforts, staff coordination of facility construc­ tion, staff negotiations and bond campaigns. Seguna belongs to and is currently chair­ person of the Middle Michigan Network for Educational Telecommunications (MMNET). Previously he was lhe assistant chair and treasurer. He is also currently a member of the Gratiot County Community Foundation, Central Area Partnership Consortium (an Education Advisory Group) and the Maple Valley Lions Club. He has been involved in lhe Ionia Rotary Club and the Big Brothers Association of Ionia in the past. He holds memberships in the Michigan Association of School Administrators, Michigan Negotiators Association and the Michgian Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development. Archer, who took over lite Delton job on Aug. 1, 2001. is scheduled to be interviewed at 6 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Aug. 14). He has continued in post master’s educa­ tion with school and community relations, personnel administration, policy development and leadership of curriculum development and other courses through Western Michigan University. Michigan State University. Central Michigan University and Grand Valley Stale University. He holds his master’s and bachelor of science degrees from WMU. Archer formerly was assistant superintend­ ent at Sparta Area Schools, having to assume the role of acting superintendent from August until November of 1999. He counts his accomplishments during this time as "the suc­ cessful start of the school year and the resig­ nation of a teacher accused of sexual miscon­ duct." Archer also has held educational positions with Grand Valley State University (adjunct professor, school finance). White Pigeon Community Schools (administrative assistant for finance and maintenance) and Berrien Springs Public School (business education teacher). A highlight of his career at Delton Kellogg so far has been creating a professional learn­ ing community, which requires ‘reviewing lhe district school improvement plan and aligning this plan with the district vision statement, mission statement, values and goals.” Other career accomplishments have been membership of district school improvement team (Sparta), monitoring grant programs for Chapter One, Chapter II, Section 97 and food service, as well as being the designated per­ son for AHERA (White Pigeon). Archer has also been a coach of multiple sports, a play director and class sponsor. The other four finalists are Thomas M. Langdon, superintendent £t Walkerville Public Schools; Elizabeth Rowe Godwin,superintendent of Decatur Public Schools; Janet M. Burns, superintendent of the River Valley School District in Three Oaks, and Michael F. Koster, superintendent of the Han Public Schools. Dr. Carl Htyiman of lhe Michigan Association of Scjaoci Boards has been hired as a consultant?^ ^candidate profile was NEWS BRIEFS defined before W'personnel committee start­ ed their scrutiny of more than 40 applications for the position. continued from front page Endoscopy center opens at Pennock Farmers Picnic is Aug. 13-17 Hastings City Bank earns 5-Star award The Sunfield Farmers Picnic will be cel­ ebrated Wednesday, Aug. 13 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Sunfield sajutes “Service to the Community” this year with ihe colon red, white and blue. Some of the activities will include a pig roast at 5 p.nt and reception for the parade grand marshals, the SuqfkW Lions Club from 7 to 8 p.m. today, ball games, crafts Hastings Gty Bank has been awarded a top 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc., the nation’s leading independent bank rating firm. This designation recognizes Hastings City Bank as one of the nation's premier banks. In addition. Hastings City Bank has earned this award for 35 consecutive quar­ judging and exhibits, a chicken barbecue Friday nighl. arts and crafts sale and inde­ pendent retail booths. Puff lhe Dragon Peddle Pull, firemen's bingo. Prince and Princess crowning, family scavenger hunt, local Christian bands, and on Satrrday a pancake breakfast, three-on-thrce basket­ ball games, the parade, a car show, hone­ shoes. Ming the Magnificent Magadan, a cake walk. Marbles the Gown, a frog jump­ ing contest, pie eating, watermelon ecting and >Tiay&, the Lions Ox Roast, a talent variety show and fireworks. A community church service will start things on Sundday, followed by a tractor pull and kids’ farm day. Gas, steam engine show Is Aug. 21-23 The Clarksville Steam and Gas Engine Association will have its 14th annual reunion Thursday, Friday and Saturday Aug. 21 and 22. 23. The days’ events start with breakfast at 7 turn. and a flag-raising at 9, a lunch whistle at noon and a parade at 1 p.m. The Bluegrass/Country Mud Creek Boys will perform each afternoon at 4 pun. There will be tractor and engine games at 7 p.m. and a dark spark show each evening. The days’ events include threshing, bal­ ing. silo filing, com husking and shelling. There are numerous demonstrations of shin­ gle mill, plowing, com binding, log saw and blacksmithing. There will be crafts and flea markets. The food includes a home made tee cream, iron kettle pop corn and a pig roast 6 p.rti. Saturday. Handicapped parking and primitive camping available. Adults $3 under 12 free and seniors $2 Friday only. The reunion is one mile west on Robbins Road by Big L Lumber in Clarksville. I ters. "BauerFinancial congratulates Mark A. Kolanowski, CEO of Hastings City Bank, and his staff for their outstanding dedication in serving their community,” remarked Karen L. Dorway, president of the icsearch firm. "Community hanks like Hastings City Bank are the backbone of our nation's bank­ ing system and we’re proud to recognize Hastings Gty Bank’s achievement. It sailed through last year’s recession with flying col­ ors — a testament to Hastings City Bank's staying power." Established in 1886, Hastings City Bank has been providing banking services to its neighbors and friends in Barry, Eaton, Kent and Allegan counties for 117 years. It cur­ rently operates through six offices in Bellevue. Caledonia, Hastings. Middleville. Nashville and Wayland and is on the woridwide-web at www.hastingscitybank.com. Lake 0 manager finalists selected The Lake Odessa Village Council Monday night narrowed its list of candi­ dates for village manager to six finalists. Interviews will be conducted Saturday, Aug. 23, for all six, who are competing for the position vacated earlier this summer by William Yost. The finalists are: • Dennis White, a consultant and interim manager for the Village of Fowlerville. • Greg LaFond, administrator for the City of Altoona. Wise. • Lloyd Matthes, city administrator at Prescott, Wise. • Jerrold Graham, a self-employed attor­ ney in Montague. • Matthew Storbeck. finance director and treasurer for the City of Otsego. • Mark Bender, police chief and now interim manager for the Village of Lake Odessa. Village officials hope to have a new man­ ager on board by sometime next month. A new 2,950-square-foot endoscopy center opened Monday, Aug. 4, in the Professional Building on the Pennock Health Services Ronald L. Archer Charles J. Seguna Lakeland Boatworks places 2nd in show Lakeland Boat works, a tenant at the Hastings Industrial Incubator, entered its first judged show at Les Chcneaux Islands in Hcssel. MI. and brought home second place in the sailboat division for lhe entry, “reflec­ tions." The classic antique Wooden Boat Show is considered to be the biggest in the state for wooden boats, and pulls entries from Maine, Connecticut, and New York. "Reflections” was one of approximately 100 entries. The boat was built with lhe help of intern Brian Knock, who is studying with the University of Michigan’s Naval Architecture and Marine Design program. Based on the specs of lhe company, reflections was designed, and then carried out with the help of Curt Emmons, Darryl Tietz and Joe Rahn. Lakeland Boatworks also will he entering a 16-foot runabout boat with a 75 horsepower engine in a Grand Rapids competition. campus. An open house to commemorate the new center will take place Thursday, Sept. 11. from 4 to 6 p.m. The endoscopy center is being relocated to enhance patient confiden­ tiality and convenience, and to alleviate con­ gestion on the outpatient surgical floor in the hospital. According to Rose Anne Woodliff, director of nursing at Pennock, the new center is a highly anticipated improvement. "Currently, six physicians perform endoscopic proce­ dures," said Woodliff. "Our volume of proce­ dures has increased an average of 35% over Lhe last three years, and we anticipate this trend to continue with the increased popula­ tion within the service area, the aging of the baby bromers and insurance providers’ recognition of the importance of screening colonoscopy exams." Patients will be pre-registered prior to their arrival. They will check in at the reception area and await pre-procedural preparation in lhe admission area. Upon completion of the exam by the physician, patients will be taken to one of the beds in lhe post-procedure room. The physician may then speak with family in the private consultation area. The new and improved endoscopy center provides two procedure rooms, a separate prep area with three recliners and a five-bed post-procedure room. Other features include a private waiting and reception area, dictation and consultation room, supply and cleaning rooms, three restrooms and an employee lounge. The endoscopy center is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.. and patients are seen by appointment only. For additional information about lhe new center, consult your doctor or call 948-5899. Pennock Health Services is Barry County ’s premier health care provider featuring Pennock Hospital, an 88-bed. non-profit, accredited facility providing personalized health services to more than 118,000 people per year. Pennock offers a wide range of serv­ ices. including a family birthing center, drivethrough pharmacy, walk-in clinic, a health and wellness center and senior independent living at Pennock Village. Pennock's State Street Center offers outpa­ tient laboratory and radiology services, patient account* and occupational medicine. For additional information, call the Pennock Physician Referral line at (269) 9451PHY (1749) or visit v-ww.pennockhealth.com. Lakeland Boats entered a "reflections' sailboat in their first competition, and walked away with second place. Pictured are members of the team who helped put it all together. From left: Joe Rahn. Brian Knoch, Curt Emmons and Darryl Tietz. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7,2003 — Page 3 Relay for Life circuit runs through Tyden Park C<K*a.r directors Jenme Decker and MeMe Moray take one f.nal lap on the.r walk tor a cure. Despite rain wa|ker£ are off to a good start at this year s Relay for Life, These walkers each walked a minimum of 8 hours, and 12 walked the entire day. Even those who haven't taken their first steps-ever-took a few laps around the park. The Relay for Life had approximately 12 people walking the full 24 hours; and everyone who walked had smiles to match their happy feet. After weeks of planning and 24 hours of walking, the annual Barry County Relay for Life has come to a close. The weekend's events raised $58,000. with a few teams still left to turn in their money. MeMe Moray, co-chair for the event, said that the everything was "excellent." Despite a few minor glitches, the week­ end was a success. In fact, many of the teams have already committed to coming back next year. Approximately 12 walkers completed the full 24 hours, with many more log­ ging in a minimum of eight hours. Crystal Parish, community director for the American Cancer Society, said that Members of the Hastings Mutual team give it their best to win the ‘most spirited award." she was “impressed by all the survivors and all the young people who attended." Many awards were given to teams and individuals. Coldwell Banker Classic Realty won for “best decorated tent." Hastings Area Schools won “most money raised by a team." Farm Bureau Larry Neil Agency won "best bribe to judges." and Amber s All-stars were the "best dec­ orated team.” “Most spirited" went to Saxon Athletics and Clubs, "best banner" to the Woodlawn Lions Club, “most money raised by an individual to Jamie Phillips, and the "five-year service award” went to Karey's team. Mayor Frank Campbell and his wife, Linda, lead the Relay tor Life walkers on their first lap. �Page 4 — Thursday, August 7. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Recyling issue important to everyone To the editor: The Banner’s three-part scries of articles on recycling was well presented. This is a very important issue and I want to take this opportunity to applaud the Hope Township Trustees for their committment to recycling. They pay for the recycle bin locat­ ed at the Delton Body Shop, which is used also by Barry and Prairieville Township resi­ dents. However, both of these townships have been approached to help with the cost and have declined. A notice has been posted that it is for Hope Township residents only. Because 1 also believe in recycling, Hope Township has been allowed to use the prop­ erty free of charge. Due to the central location this should be a three-township venture instead of one. Pat Baker. Delton Body Shop Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Where is profit when you gain world, but lose soul? CL0W0ES ...from Our Readers County still should have sought public input To the editor: On June 12, at a County Board of Commissioner's meeting, 1 protested the use of the delinquent tax fund to pay for the $3.5 million project to build a new health depart­ ment building and renovate a church for the COA without asking county residents for input. Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said "Ward, you arc bringing up issues that were settled a year and a half ago. We have legal opinions that support our actions." The County Board of Commissioners should have read Public Act 156 - of 1851, 46.11 so they could see for themselves what it is all about: Courthouse. Jail, Clerk’s office, or other county building in that county. Borrow or raise by tax upon the county those funds authorized by law. Michigan became a state in the year 1837. Today these buildings arc all here: The Health Department building and the COA. Who decided we needed a new Health Department building and COA building? Article 8 Section 11 of the Annotated Statute* of the State of the Michigan Constitution reads: "Each county may also maintain an infirmary for the care and support of its indigent poor and unfortunate and all county poor houses shall hereafter be desig­ nated and maintained as county infirmaries." Why a COA (Commission on Aging) building at a cost of more than $300,000? Who decided? The new Barry-Eaton Health Department building cost at more than $1,000,000. Again, who decided we needed a new building when we already have one? These are all county buildings. How or why was it decided that the cities and towns located within the boundary lines of Barry County pay no part of the total cost? The State Constitution is clear. “We the people." So MacKenzie thinks “we" have legal opin­ ions that support “our" actions. Government belongs to people in a democracy. The Counts Board (commission­ ers) are only public servants. We the people tel) them, they .io not tell us. Ward 0. Weiler. Sr. Hastings Our country is deceived and destitute To the editor: Deceived and destitute: Those two words describe our country, financially and spiritu­ ally. Joe Dougherty of World Net Daily con­ firms this financially. When the amount of money the government has borrowed over the last few decades from Medicare and Social Security are added, the true debt figures are S43.4 trillion, not $4 billion, as some govern­ ment figures show. The total worth of all U.S. households is $40.6 trillion. So we are in the hole, dollarwise. Spiritually. God is not pleased with the recent Supreme Court decision legalizing the sin of homosexuality. Read his dissenting opinion in the Bible in Romans 1:24-28. Finally. U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft was quoted this summer in The Jersualem Connection: "Islam is a religion in which Cod requires you to send your son to die for him. Christianity is a faith in which God sent His son to die for you." Spiritually, we are also in the hole. But God showed his love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8 in the Bible). Thanks to God for resur­ recting His Son and sharing His life with those who wholeheartedly trust and obey Him! Darrel Haw baker. u Hastings ' O - • ( Write Us A Letter: here’s the rules J The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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Dear editor: A young fellow asked me what I was writing on this month and suggested I might write forever, "the second death." this is for the unsaved. Revelation chapters 21 and 22, is for the new Heaven and the new earth for the on much publicized church decisions. But I think I should write on a much larger topic, such as investments, a very popular subject these days. Whether they be gold, silver, paper, bonds, stocks, real estate, life, etc., the question is "For what will it profit a man. if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?" I often think of John F Kennedy, when he was shot. Apparently all the money in the world could not buy another day. or another hour, or even another minute of life for him. Last week a fellow asked if we could bring him home from the hospital. We did bring him back to Hastings, when he asked if we could pick up his prescriptions before taking him home. We stopped at the hospital to get his prescriptions, but they said it would be a half hour before they would be ready. He then asked if we might go to a store and buy some bottled water. I asked if he could get some water at home or in the hospital, since we had a lot of work to do at home. He said he could and that he would wait for his prescriptions and then walk home. This was about noon. If we had known the future we might have saved, who are with God forever. The everlasting life that God gives to those who receive Christ is shown in John 3:3,7,16, 36 where Jesus said, "Most assuredly. I say to you. unless one is bom again, he cannot see the kingdom of God... Do not marvel that I said to you. 'You must be bom again’... For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. that whoever believes in Hirn should not perish but have everlasting life... He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but rhe wrath of God abides on him... And this is the testimony: That God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he w'ho does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that stayed and talked about some other things. This fellow was comparatively young, about 37, I believe. About 24 hours later I was called and told that his family came home and found he had stopped breathing and had passed away. Another lady told me about a nephew. 24 years old. who also died very unexpectedly. All of this reminds me of a saying that "The old must die, but the young may die." So "what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?" This has to be the ultimate question on investments. Much of the present and the future are foretold in the Bible, such as in 2 Timothy 3:1-17, "But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived." This is the one area of life you don't want to be deceived in. There are several precise accounts in the Bible. Mark 10:17-22 is the account of a man who came to the right per­ son and asked the right question but went away very sad. Luke 16:19-31 told of the two options for your next stop after this life. Paradise or Hades. Both are temporary and non-exchangeable. For permanent everlasting abode Revelation 20:10-15 refers to Hell, called "lhe lake of fire," separated from God Know Your Legislators? U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow. Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. RickTormela, regional rep­ resentative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Fede's! Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God." Hebrews 11:1,6: "Now faith is the sub­ stance of things hoped for. the evidence of things not seen... But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a re warder of those who diligently seek Him." Ephesians 2:8-10: "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we arc His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." This life is like school days. Eternity is the real thing. Now is the time to make your investment for eternity. Eternal life is the gift of God, given to all those who really believe in the infallible Lord Jesus Christ. What will you give in exchange for your soul? Rus Sarver, Hastings Let the piano play at tffe COA To the editor: An issue has arisen at the Commission On Aging that is being handled in a very unpro­ fessional and unreasonable manner. Many of us who attend the Hastings Senior Center regularly have enjoyed for several years the piano music of Harland Nye In May he was told by the director. Tannmy Pennington, that he could no longer play for us because of some problems. Those problems have nor been explained to us in a satisfactory manner, and in spite of repeated requests, she refuses to let him entertain us. There have been repeated attempts by the staff to provide replacements for him. but none have provided the enjoyment that we experienced with Harland. We believe that the senior citizens in Hastings should be free to choose their own music, and that the COA staff should be sensitive to the seniors’ wish­ es. After all. aren't they there to please and serve the seniors? Eamie and Cleda Maggard, Hastings Correction: John O. Montes, 38, of Delton, was sen­ tenced recently in Barry County Circuit Court to 30 days in jail for assaulting a police officer. Montes earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissing a charge of pos­ session of methadone. He was not charged, however, nor was he sentenced in connection with any cocaine offense, as incorrectly reported in last week’s Banner. Jail time will be suspended upon payment of $1,620 in court assessments. Cell phones in school? iwHartfa. How do you feel about the State Legislature and the governor agreeing to allow students in schools to use cell phones? Responses to our weekly question. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Puusbedv, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobi fwmm Frederic Jacobx WePnedm Steven Jacobs Secretary Treeswer . •NEWSROOM • David T Young (EdUofi Elame Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Helen Mudry Patncia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Kelly Morgan, Delton: Lola Hall. Delton: Kenneth L. Clemens, Hastings: Jeff Simpson. Hastings: “As long as cell phones don’t cause disruptions. I don’t think they will be a problem." “It’s OK with me if kids bring cell phones to school as long as they turn them off or leave them in their lockers." “I don’t think cell phones should be allowed in schools. Kids will use them to socialize. In fact I don’t think people should use cell phones in cars. either." “Cell phones might be distracting in the class­ room and they’d be too difficult to monitor." Sandra Ponsetto Susan Temere Cathy Rueter Erika Simpson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • April Morris, Grand Ledge: Marv Dettman, Middleville: “I think they arc a good idea because sometimes parents need to get in touch with their children." "As long as they can’t use them in class. 1 don’t have a problem with cell phones in schools." • Classified ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8.00 a.m to 530 p.m.. Saturdays B 30 am. to Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subserfptton Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adpnmg counties $29 per yea/ elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.0 Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage P«d at Hassngs, Ml 49058 �The Haiongs Banner — Thursday. August 7.2003 — Page 5 ‘SENIOR CITY/ continued from page 1 have used it." she said. "We don’t even think clients shall be discriminated against because “When they deem something, that’s a deci­ of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sion," she said, questioning the legality of the A rumor that the COA’s largest room is only for rental purposes and not available for **a political" issue at the time and thought the of people as different colors because we’re color blind." age, or on the basis of a physical handicap. COA was eliminating music from its pro­ Nyla Nye said on a Christmas Eve night Volunteers also are asked to sign an agree­ matter. The Nyes, during a separate interview, said use by seniors is not true, Pennington said. A line dance class uses it and it may be used for they have not wanted to exclude mentally impaired at meal times, but had suggested regular luncn dining and other purposes. some separate activities for them primarily still welcome to participate in senior activi­ ties. That’s contrary to what the Nyes have reporter she regretted putting her signature on the document because she didn't realize it was gram, which isn’t true. “Music is alive and well al the Commission many years ago. they were the first to stop ment that they will "endeavor to understand and help an African American family who had on Aging," Pennington said. "I’m concerned been waiting about 90 minutes for someone to and accept Jic clients with whom I come in contact" and “strive for a climate of coopera­ that there's a perception in the community that there is no music because I think that’s offer assistance when they had car trouble. tion insulting to the musicians who are coming insulting the minority staff member, he apol­ Harland Nye wonders if the charges against here every single week. We have several new musicians who are coming in... We’ve ogized to the person and explained that he did him were magnified as the result of a casual not intend to offend and tha> it wouldn’t hap­ conversation he had with a staff member brought back folks who haven't been here for pen again. about affirmative action, telling the staff per­ games. “If you asked the people, who we would awhile... We have music scheduled twice a son that he didn’t believe in it. That conversa­ consider mentally challenged, if they liked "This is an issue that really ought to be addressed. If I play again or not, it really week. We've never had music more than But Peimington said. “We have about an $800,000 budget and about $600,000 of that tion was in the same room where the minori­ Harland, they would all say they liked him." doesn’t matter," he said. twice a week because we’ve got so many is government money and I’m not going to ty staff member was working, and Nye said Nyla Nye said. “Wouldn’t you think that if COA Board member Ken Kahler, a Delton other things going on..." She said she only knows of one volunteer jeopardize the funding that pays for services for a thousand older adults to maintain a vol­ his words were twisted to mean that he had they thought they were mistreated they would realize it?" resident who is a friend of Nye’s, said he who has not performed since Nye was told unteer who is making inappropriate remarks." “She does not fit the description of token Harland has bought special playing cards center should be for seniors. When they want Semerad said the COA “is pretty much minority except that she’s a minority. Dollar for one of the mentally challenged clients as not to volunteer at the COA. and the reason given by that musician wasn't because of a boycott. The crux of the issues involved go beyond music and musicians, COA Board President Chuck Semerad stressed Wednesday morn­ ing. Nye. in an interview Tuesday, said he was "fired" as a volunteer in May because he called a COA staff member, of minority su­ ms. a slave and has been accused of calling that staff member a token minority. In addi­ tion. he said the COA's Client Services Harland Nye said when he was accused of and respect mutual between the employed personnel and volunteers." because there was not enough staff supervi­ sion when the impaired disrupted programs referred to the staffer as a token minority. and musical performances and needed instruction for certain activities, such as board well as board games and cards for general use. she noted. “The bottom line is that the organization has to have volun­ teers represent the agency in the same way that a board members does or a staff member does, so we have to, just like with a staff member, have the ability to choose who can or who cannot volunteer here. As long as that decision is made fairly for everyone, then we have that right to do that — to decide who volunteers.” Committee deemed his comments about men­ signed the petition because “I feel the senior music, they should have music they like." Freda Morgan, a Hastings resident who Harland Nye has not been allowed to perform, the decision to prohibit Nye from performing but “everyone loyes to hear him play. I thought be ought to be able to play. This is for side of the story. "The board was kept aware of that." she added. the people. If they want to hear him play, be should (play)." One volunteer musician, who asked not to be identified, said she thinks the reprimand That decision "is what we feel is in the best denying them their civil rights." He said he's been told that she wished they and their friends would go away. Pennington said she is the one who made O’Dell, other sources and after hearing Nye’s tally challenged clients as "bordering on heard even though they continue to attend COA functions. The Nyes claim that they’ve signed the petition said, she didn't know why after evaluating staff input, including that of Nutrition Program Coordinator Corally - Tammy Pbnnington Pennington said Harland and Nyla Nye arc against Nye has Deen blown out of proportion. interests of the thousand senior citizens who “I don't like the v.-ay they treated him," said are accessing our services. It's tough right the musician, who doesn’t plan to perform at now, but we’re finding that 95 percent of the the COA anymore bi -cause of it. people who use this building are ready to lurry Poll said he got involved in typing up move on. They are excited about what's going the petition and heading up the effort because on. We have 42 people coming for lunch senior citizens had expressed frustration that also been accused of being mean to mentally governed by federal guidelines, so if we for dollar she gives them as much good as impaired diems, a charge he denies. accept federal money then we have to abide anybody down there. The seniors all think today,” Pennington said Wednesday morning. Pennington refuses to let Nye entertain with by those guidelines.” very highly of her," he said of the minority “We might have to move into the big room “There are witnesses (who say he wasn’t mean)," he said. Nye. a retired music teacher, also denies The COA abides by “politically correct" rules, he said. staff member. “She’s an excellent person to now for lunch because we’re getting crowded music and didn’t know what to do. He believes “seniors are completely being work with seniors.” out (of the room used as the dining room.) We overlooked" when it comes to their wishes. that he made ethnic slurs, but admits to using In the past, some services of other volun­ Nye said he asked permission to meet with would like to invite everyone to come in." the word “slave" as a compliment to the teers have not been used primarily through the COA’s Client Services Committee, but on a daily basis." Poll said. minority staff member’s hard work. He said more mutual decisions, she said. was denied the opportunity to tell his side of the story and defend himself. Pennington said. Nyla Nye believes the issues with Harland have evolved "because we ask questions if we was “upset” by what happened to Harland that when his wife. Nyla, was a volunteer in “And we have had volunteers who have "People have a serious desire to have music His wife, Mary Jo Poll, said her mother charge of the COA’s recycled greeting card applied for services that we have not wel­ Pennington said she doesn't have any sec things that we think might need change or Nye “and she won't go back (to the COA)... It program, he would occasionally joke that way comed into the organization because of legit­ knowledge of that request, but said Nye did could be improved. We’re not mean about it, made my mother really sick... The seniors with the card volunteers when they were hard imate concerns. We protect the integrity of speak personally with that committee's chair­ but we ask questions. Some people feel want him to play. at work, saying “Nyla had her slaves, slaving our volunteers. It is a very, very important man, Terry Dennison. away. They (volunteers) thought it was a service to us. These are people who are deal­ “The Client Services issue actually is relat­ threatened." He also thinks part of it may be because zens to address concerns is through the Client compliment and that’s the way it was intend­ ing with vulnerable adults, as well as active ed more to concerns the Nyes and a couple of about five years ago he voiced concern about Services Committee and/or the COA Board ed," he said. A -omputer dictionary and Webrter’s state adults. We just have to make sure that every­ the other families had regarding the inclusion thing we do* is in the best interests of all the what he thought was a personnel problem involving a former staff member. during times for public discussion. of mentally impaired people," Pennington that besides a person in servitude, a definition seniors that we sen e," Pennington said. said. “They didn’t think it was appropriate for Tammy and say they want to be on the agen­ da." he said. "They will be accomnu fated. If Semerad said appropriate avenues for citi­ "All they have to do is write a letter to “The bottom line is that the organization mentally impaired participants to be in the She said some seniors are worried now that they will say something that will be overheard has to have volunteers represent the agency in same dining room and to be listening to the and misinterpreted when they are at the COA. there are issues, that is the appropriate way to As an example of usage in Webster’s the same way that a board members does or a same music... and wanted them to be put into “I think • lot of this is a red herring." Dictionary, the following sentence was cited: staff member does, so we have to. just like a separate room with separate programming. The Client Services Committee of the board Semerad said. “1 think Tammy has handled it go...It bothers me as the chairman to see that people don’t at least contact Tammy and say of the word slave is “to do tedious, laborious work" .'.nd "one .hat labors for another.” "Slaves in the Pentagon worked nights and with a staff member, have the ability to choose who can or who cannot volunteer here," she said. “As long as that decision is dealt with that issue from the perspective that extremely well and has been even-handed on this, so that there isn't favoritism..." we have an issue, how can we bring it forth. through the holidays to revamp the budget. - we are inclusive; we do welcome everyone She said she feels there has been a person­ with or come directly to the board meeting, made fairly for everyone, then wc have that right to do that — to decide who volunteers." regardless of abilities. It’s really tough in our al attack without incrit business to distinguish between someone who The COA gives volunteers a copy of a is mentally impaired, someone who is cogni­ Al the new COA site, “we’ve got a won­ derful crowd, more participation than ever." on the third Tuesday of every month in the T.R. Phillips." Nyla Nye vouched for her husband, saying that “Harland is not a racist. We've had exchange students from all over the world . There are committees to be on lhe agenda through Tammy..." The COA Board generally meets at 2 p.m. the “Code of Ethics" it expects volunteers to fol­ tively or Pennington said. “We have a beautiful new COA “If he would have had any idea that it low. Pennington said. Within that code is a Alzheimer's Disease, so we are not going to building We would like people to embrace Woodlawn would have offended anyone, he would not policy that “neither service providers nor get into the business of discriminating against the Commission on Aging as an organization month’s meeting, however, is at 8:30 ajn. folks. We are going to make it open to every­ that's out there to serve seniors... When peo­ Thursday. Aug. 21. one." To separate clients would "open yourself ple say we want music, you don’t always get up to a big time lawsuit," Semerad said. everyone’s tastes, everyone’s interests." (stay* in our home). impaired through a stroke to choose (the kind)... We try to accommodate New activities include a beginning line­ “...We have to toe the mark." Committee can't make decisions, but makes dancers group, a needlework group. “We try to be responsive to everyone’s sug­ recommendations to the COA Board. gestions." Pennington said. Nyla Nye said the Client Services headquarters and ca North comer Broadway. Minutes are posted at all the COA sites. In the meantime, Harland Nye still has plenty of volunteering to do. He enjoys being active at Cunningham Acres and performing with the Thornapple Wind Band and at other places. Cell phones in schools are recipe for disaster Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan Legislature have a lot on their plates these days, including a serious budget crisis, education issues, crime, pollution and the infrastructure. Yet it was striking to see what they accomplished last week — passage and signage of a bill to allow students to carry and use cell phones in schools. With so many important issues at hand, it's puzzling and perhaps appalling that lawmakers have spent time on such frivolous and ill-advised legislation. At the risk of being called a technophobe, I can’t believe anything good will come out of permitting cell phone use in schools. Our modem American society is constantly accosted by gadgets and toys that too often serve as annoyances and sometimes as threats to life and limb. It’s difficult to think of any public place that is off limits to cell phones. I’ve seen and heard them in use a! dinner in a restaurant, inside a movie theater, during performance of a play, even in church. Common sense dictates that people be courteous by turning off their cell phones and letting a “vibrator" do its work, yet too many do not play by such rules of courtesy or they simply for­ get lhe results of such oversights can be deadly, as proven by studies that show motorists who use cell phones are in more traffic crashes. One of the most egregious recent public offenses occurred last week during a school board interview with one of the three finalists for superintendent. Though the president of the board had told everyone at the beginning of the meeting to turn off all cell phones, one of the board CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS SOUTH WmSONSOUTW STREET TO SMUNER STREET HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING The City of Hastings is accepting bids tor placement of the bituminous asphalt base on South Jefferson Street from South Cfreet to Shriner Street Bids shaM be received at the Office cf the City Cterk/Treasurer. 201 East Slate Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. August 21. 2003, at which time they shall be opened and read aloud at the above address. The City reserves the right to reject any and al bids and to award the bid in a manner which M befeeves to be in Its own bast interest, price and other factors considered. Perspective bidders shall be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid pack­ age to be considered eligible to perform this work. Contractors shall be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. Al bids shal be dearly marked on the outside of the submittal package. “Sealed Bid - South uewereon career • ooum uueei to onnner snrewi raving. - $20.00 OFF ON COMPLETE INTERIOR S EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for ciearcoat finishes - Washing, Waxing. Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning a detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special O“ 1510 STAR SCHOOL RO. IM mH* south of Star* St 269/9*5-5607 QKTMi WU for Kids $8.99 moHHH tant position. How, then, can we expect teens to turn off their phones in class, even after they’ve been asked? Furthermore, whatever happened to the reports and warnings a couple of years ago about chronic cell phone use’s link to brain tumors? Were they hoaxes or urban myths? Or were they hushed up to serve the interests of cel’ phone companies? Even if they don't cause medical problems, cell phones in the hands of teen-agers in school kids put their stuff? What is the necessity of teens carrying cells inside the schools? If parents need io get in touch with them for emergencies, they should do what they’ve always done in the past, call the school’s main number. That way a message can be delivered without disrupting other students’ J _________ _ Cool Guts members’ devices sounded right in the middle cf the candidate attempting to explain an impor­ is a recipe for disaster. Proponents of the legislation say cell phone use won’t be permitted in the classrooms, but what happens when the devices constantly are activated in lockers and other places where the j HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP Eaa~ Shampoo & Conditioner Liters (rdKktkiWtoiae* 2 for $22 THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! (wMhsupptaM) school day. And if a tornado warning is issued, perhaps nothing could be worse than a bunch of cell phones going off simultaneously, impeding school officials’ most important mission — to secure the safety of the young people. Parents must let teachers, staff and administrators do their jobs in these instances. Providing an opportunity for them to talk to their kids while a tor­ nado may be approaching does not make them safer. It only aids to the confusion in a difficult time. Furthermore, when children are in school, their focus should be on learning, not talking to their friends about whatever. I certainly hope lhe Stale Legislature and Gov. Granholm simply misunderstand this issue. I hope the monetary influence of a strong telecommunications lobby didn’t turn their heads. If the latter is the case, chaos and danger in gut school* could be the result and then our Lansing lawmakers could even have blood on their hands — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics of This 1-800-237-2379 Hill Be, MM 0962012 �Page 6 — Thursday. August 7. 2003 — The Hastings Banner I Bemeth (Noble) McKercher |______ Carl R. Vanbelkum ALTO - Carl R. VanBelkum. age 62, of Alto, a loving husband, father and grandfa­ ther, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 6, 2003. He was preceded in death by his father Herman and sisters, Mary. Ruth and Betty. He is deeply missed by his loving wife of 40 years. Kathy; his son. Randy, his daughter and son-in-law. Chris and Bob Anderson; his two step-grandchildren. Ian and Eric Anderson; his mother. Mildred; his siblings. Mac (Al) Smith. Jackie (Russ) Oudbier. Herm (Joyce) VanBelkum; and many nieces HASLETT - Bemeth (Noble) McKercher. age 88. of Haslett, formerly of Nashville, died August 6. 2003 at her home. She was bom on January 18. 1915 in Milan. Michigan, the daughter of Dr. Kenneth and Berthia (Blackmer) Noble. She married Leonard D. McKercher. on September 18. 1937 m Milan. He precepted her death on August 3. 1972. Bemeth was a teacher for 36 years finish­ ing her career as a professor at Michigan State University. She is survived by her children Patrick L. (Mary Ellen) McKercher of Holiday. Florida; five grandchildren and six great grandchil­ David James Burandt HASTINGS - David James Burandt, age 37, of Hastings, died Thursday. Aug. 7. 2003 and nephews. Following his wishes, a private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made by MatthysscKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, Caledonia. dren. Memorial contributions may be given to the MSU Development Fund. College of edu­ cation. A memorial service will be held al the M.S.U. Alumni Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday. August 13. 2003. Arrangements were made by Baird- Newton Funeral Home. Lapeer. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANT* IEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED FAITH UNITED METHODIST METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Darnel Hofmann. 623-5400 Worship Service*: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School foi all ages at 9:45 am Nuraery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday 2601 Lacev Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 PaMar. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 *.m.; Sunday School 11 0 ajn.; Sunday Evening 945-4995. Church Website: www. Service 600 p.m.; BiNe Study & Prayer Tunc Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m.. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. pan. M-37 South at M-79. Rev. 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Director of Munc Sunday Worship - 8 ajn. and 10 a m Children s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 ajn. Sunday Nurv^v Available at 10 ajn. METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday. 7 pm. Prayer Meeting Comer of Scale Rd. and Boltwood (child care provided). SL. Rev. Darnel Graybill. Senior SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN School for all ages at 9:30 am. and CHURCH worship service al 10:30 am. Coffee and Cookies between the worship <rvice and am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Sunday School. Ox New Sunday Evening Prayer service* 6D0 pm. Huscwick 948­ School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for aduhs and our "Kid's Tune" i* a great time of 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of celebrating Christ for all ages 2yrs. For more information call 795-2370 or Res David T am Sunday School Hour. 11.DO a.m Morning Worship Service. 600 p.m. evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m Server* far Aduhv. Teen* and Children. thro 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from .Anglican Church (Canada Synod). Ton's Market). We look forward to worshipping with yrm. FIRST BAFTLST CHI RCH GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 309 E. Woodlaun. Hasting*. Pastor Dun Cume, Senior Pastor, Pastor 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; 269-945-9414. Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Pastor. ThundayAug. 14 - 7.D0 pm. Sunday School for all ages; HM5 Stewardship Committee. Friday. Aug. 15 - 2:30-9D0 pm. Pictorial Directory. Smirday. Aug. 16 - 9:30- Sr. High Youth. Wednesday 4DO pm. Pictorial Directory ; I IDO Family Night 6:30 pm. Awana. Sr. am. Youth Ministry Prayer Tune; and Jr. High Y outh. Prayer and BiNe 8:00 pm. Narcotics Anonymous. p.m Study. Chotr practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Leisure Ladies Time Bible Studies. Fellowship and Sunday, Aug. 17 • 8.D0 & I0D0 am. Worship Tuesday. Aug. 19 - 7D0 pm. Congregation Council; 7:00 pm Anonymous. Overeaten Wednesday, Aug. 20 - Faithful Men Families; Healthy GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH pm. HASTINGS FIRST ITNITED am Fellowship Time before the 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml *cr*ice. Nursery, children's ministry, 49058. youth group, adult small group min­ voyager.net. Barrier free building istry leadership training. with elevator to all floors Brown. ABUNDANT LIFE A Spmt-filkd church Meeting at the God’s Sun Praise A Worship 10.30 am., 600 pm.. Wed. 6.30 p.m Jesus Club for love. “Where An oasis of Everyone ■ LIVE! Refreshments; is UDO am. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. Wednesday nights - 6 00 pm. LIVE! Under 9:30. Church Service 10:30 am. Dome Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am - CHRISTIAN PARISH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHIRCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling the Traditional Service. Sunday School. WOODGROVE BRETHREN 4887 Stevens. service). Under (Contemporary I-616-731-5194 or 1-5I7-852-1M6. am.-ll am.. P.O. Bo* 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Kathy 8:15 am. ■ Sunday School. 9:30 am. Someone Special " For nfonnatx« call (616)945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 Lisa Pastor. fiuncfc Norm Houma. Musk Director. Enn Riordan. Office Manager Sunday. boy* A girls age* 4*11 Pastors David and Rose McDonald (269-945-9574) Director of Christian Education; FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES the Dome praise team Pastor rehearsal. Thursday nights - 7.D0 Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ pm. prayer meeting m th. Lounge. Sunday School Starting June I - Summer Worship Coati Grove sible and elevator. RJ BARRY COUNTY Refreshments; 10D0 am. Traditional Service. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI School 11:15 am Nursery provided. Junior church Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday night* - Praise Senice* 7:30 p m For more information call the church office Our Neighbor*! i Philippian* 2:4) GRACE OF GOD FELLOW SHIP p.m Wednesday: Bible Class 7DO <Comer of Drake and Cedar Creek Rd i Pastor Jim McKelvey. <269) 623-8857 Sunday Senice 10:30 a.m -12 noo. Bible Study Friday at 7 pm. pm.. Claw* for all ata. 49058. (269) 945-2/38. Minister: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mkh. David Roper. Serving the Needs of HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please jom us Sunday: Bible Class IODO a_m.; Worship 11 DO am.. 6D0 ST. CY RIl.'S (XTHOt.lC CHURCH Nash* tile Rev. Al Rusaell. Pastor A mission of St. Rate Catholic Church. Hasting* Mass Sunday at 9.30 a.m. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor Sunday Services - 9:00 am. Traditional Worship; 10:30 am. Contemporar Worship. The 9D0 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 10: 30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nurserv is provided during both service*. SPECIAL EVENTS: August 14 - Choir practice begins. 7 his information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND KIDGE BANK Mentor EDJ.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC, 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Clifford (Judy) Mudget of Wayland, Gary (Deb) Stuifbergen of Hamilton; many nieces employment included WPA. and w'as secre­ tary for her husband and the Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers. Mary enjoyed playing bridge, bowling, playing the piano, and traveling. She also was a volunteer for Pennock Hospital Guild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Scott, and two brothers. Edward and Eddy. Surviving are daughters, Sharon (Edward) Crofoot of Middleville, Mary (Scon) Anderson of Scotts; sons, Gary (Joy) Carpenter of Mattawan. Thomas (Roberta) Carpenter of Hastings; 14 grandchildren; 2Q great graalchiidren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiated. Burial was at Hungerford Cemetery in Norwich Township. Newaygo County. Memorials may be made to Thomapple Manor. Comfort comers, or the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. aunt. Bonnie “Phoebe" Perez of Hastings; nieces, nephews and cousins. Among those proceeding him in death was a grandmother Elsie Kidder. Honorary casket bearers: JJ. Britten, Brandon Hammond. Brock Hammond, Bren Hammond. Services were held Monday, Aug. 11, 2003 at Thomapple Valley Church. Chaplain Carla Smith officiated. Burial was al Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. James Michael Streeter INTERLOCHEN James Michael Streeter, age 24. son o^Mfechael and Wilma (Preston) Streeter. Interlochen. Bom January 11, 1979, passed away August 8. 2003 in Louisville. Kentucky. Jamie was preceded in death by his grand­ parents. Raymond and Dorothy Preston, and Eugene and Lucille (Elaine) Streeter. In addition to his parents, Jamie is survived .by one brother. Richard Travis Streeter of Holland, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Services were held at Bennett Funeral Home in Beulah. Michigan on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grand­ son, Jason Craig Bowyer; her father, LaRue Mudget; and her stepfather, Richard Stuifbergen. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Aug. 13. 2003 at Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor Kelly Carlson. Pastor Jim Lyle and Pastor Elvin Harden officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. . Richard A. Burd WILDWOOD, FLA. - Richard A. Burd, age 90, of Wildwood, Ha., died Aug. 11, 2003 at Villages Regional Hospital. He was bom in Hastings, Mich. He waked in maintenance at Mel Barton Construction before retiring. Mr. Burd is survived by sons, Larry Burd of Jacksonville. Fla., Forrest Burd of Lake Panasoffkec, Ha.; sister, Bonnie Pierce of Battle Creek; brothers, Lawrence Burd of Battle Creek. Arden Burd of Carrozzo, New Mexico; three grandchildren and two great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild. Carolyn M. Barbee Schedule 8:30 a.m. LIVE! Under the Dome. Junior Church; 9:30 am. CHURCH OF CHRIST ers. Mrs. Bowyer is survived by her loving hus­ band of 50 years. Clarence L. Bowyer, Sr.; two daughters. Pan'ela (Eddie) Lomonaco of Grand Rapids, Patricia (Jim) Wilde of Wayland; two sons, Clarence L. (Sue) Bowyer Jr. of Lake Wales, Fla., Timothy (Renee) Bowyer of Middleville; 11 grand­ children; six great-grandchildren; her mother, Gladys Siuifbergcm *f Hamilton; three aisten. Ooldie (WMe) Jousma of'Bnicc Crossing, Marian (Leon) Haney of Plainwell. I-ucy (Ed) > Younggof Byron Center, three brothers. Dave (Betty) Mudget of Hamilton. HASTINGS - Mary Jane Carpenter, age 87. of Hastings, died Friday. August 8, 2003 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom January 26, 1916 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Oswald and Mary (Devine) Whyatt. She graduated from Creston High School in Grand Rapids. She married George E. Carpenter in 1940 «nd he died in 1966. Mary was employed at Sentry Insurance Co. for 10 years retiring in 1976. Other METHODIST CHURCH 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 Wednesday Prayer BiNe 7 DO p.m . 10 am. 7:00 Worship 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. of Assyria Rd.. Nash* >lie. Mkh 49073. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dunne Dotten Mormon. Service Time*. Worship Service 9:45 am.. Sunday Anton, Michael 6 DO p.itt. Evening Service; 7 DO Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sundav School at 9:45 am.; Wordup 11.-00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 pm.; QCIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught available e*. Affiliated with the Independent Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south CEDAR CREEK BIBLE will Common Prayer used for all aervic- MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) Hl RUH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Tunm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Service*: 9:45 be 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Service* ■ 9:15 am. Morning Prayer, 11X30 am.. Morning Wfonhip Service; EMMASTEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the Hirid-Uide Catholic Rose St. mission Church, Hastings Mass Sunday al at kid* Pioneer Club mer. the program will begin in Sept) HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 16'4 West Suae Road. Hastings. W. Cbytnn Gamoon. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 ajn.; claue* for all age* Morning Worship 10:45 am Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Sen ice. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 71)0 pjn. arc: Rainbows or JJ BiNe Quu (age* 2 though 7 w-ffrsi grade). Kith Club of Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Chib (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to HOPKINS - Mrs. LuluBelle “Lu” Bowyer, age 66, of Grant, went to be with her Lord Sunday, August 10. 2033. at Saint Mary’s Hospital. Grand Rapids. She was bom on Nov. 29,1936 at Hopkins, the daughter of LaRue and Gladys (Smith) Mudget. She was raised in Hopkins. Bradley area and attended Wayland Union schools. She was tnamed to Clarence L. Bowyer, Sr. on June 7, 1953 at Bradley. She had currently been living in Grant and spent winters in Florida. She retired from General Motors on Alpine after 30 years of service as a design sewer. Mrs. Bowyer was a member of the North Casnovia Baptist Church in Grant and Temple Baptist Church of Dundee, Fla. She was a homemaker. She devoted her life to her family and church. She was a caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great­ grandmother and sister, doing kind deeds for family and friends. She enjoyed reading, gardening and flow­ at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Burandt was bom July 13. 1966 in Hammond. Indiana, the son of Leonard and Marie (Powers) Burandt. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. David had various employment during his working life. David was a loving father, son, brother and uncle. He was a avid outdoorsman and enjoyed all sports including hiking, camping and canoeing. David is survived by his daughter, Asia Dawn; mother and step-father, Marie (Kreeno) De Win of Hastings; father, Leonard Burandt of Indiana; sisters, Grace Smith of Detroit. Sandy (John) Britten of Hastings, Diane Hammond of Hastings, and Nancy (Lawrence) Reid of Detroit; brothers, Leonard Burandt of Freeland. John Burandt of Lapeer and Thomas (Deb) Burandt of Bronson; step-brothers. Dennis (Beth) DeWitt of Dutton and Bill (Melissa) DeWin of Texas; step-sisters, Kreena DeWitt of Hastings and Tina Cullers of Middleville: BATTLE CREEK - Carolyn M. Barbee, age 94, of Battle Creek, died Thursday. Aug. 7, 2003 at her home in Battle Creek. She was bom Nov. 17, 1908 in Mio. the daughter of Arthur Murray and Anna (Nemmey) Murray. Mrs. Barbee had been employed as a cashier at Fine Lake Grocery Store for a few years. She had married Wallace Barbee who died September 1967. She is survived by son. Albert (Phyllis) Barbee. Battle Creek; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Barbee was preceded in death by her parents; son, Wallace Barbee; five brothers and one sister. Loved playing cards, bingo, going to casi­ no’s and farm animals. Funeral services were held Monday, al the Bachman Hcbblc Funeral Service. Rev. Dr. Kingery Clingenpeel officiating. Burial was at the Bedford Cemetery in Bedford Township. Memorial tributes may be made to Barry County Hospice or Battle Creek Shrine Club. Arrangements by lhe Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Pictured here are Ttm Vosbell (owner of Nothin' But Truck), Alien Childers (Truck Accessories Sates). Kim Voshell (owner of NBT Screen Printing & Embroidery). Ginny Delong (full time screen printer and embroiderer), Sally Teunessen (part-time, who does everything). Nothin’ But Truck does more than sell quality truck accessories A little over a year ago Nothin’ But truck became your one stop shop. Nothin’ But Truck started more than four years ago selling quality Truck Accessories such as BDS, Lund, Westin. Trail Master, Smittybuilt, CARR. Durahitch, Rancho, Energy Suspension Systems, Bushwacker and more. If you need a lift kit, cap. cover, big tires, bug guard, steps, auto-truck-van repair panels, hoods and more, this is the store for you. Nothin’ But Truck also started with doing vinyl let­ tering such as custom signs, banners, magnets, wood bill­ boards. stickers, logos on business vehicles, race cars, semis and buses. Nothin’ But Truck has ade­ quate room to apply vinyl on semis and big trailers inside. Last year Nothin’ But Truck purchased Bennett’s Screen Printing and Embroidery and recently changed that name to NBT Screen Printing and Embroidery. NBT has a three head embroidery machine to make for a fast turn around. Your logo may need to be digi­ tized for embroidery and that is not a problem because Julie Johnson, a local digitiz­ er is on hand. NBT also had a four-platinum turntable for screen printing so they can do large quantities of T-shirts at a time. Between Nothin' But Truck and NBT Screen Printing & Embroidery, they can take your logo and put it on your vehicles, trailer, jackets, hats, T-shirts, yard signs, banners and more. NBT employs four full­ time people, one part-time and a full-time volunteer. Recently. NBT teamed up with the Hastings Athletic Boosters. Now everyone can go to the new website and buy Saxon apparel on-line at wuwjibtwear.com. You can purchase anything from Tshirts to bat bags. There is even Nike apparel with the Saxon logo on the web site. Proceeds from the apparel go to support the Hastings Athletic Boosters. The web site is set up so that bands, churches, clubs, businesses, and schools can have their employees, stu­ dents and members purchase what they want when they w ant it in the comfo.»of their own home. You can save on shipping and pick your order up. Nothin' But Truck and NBT are planning a Customer Appreciation Day on Friday. Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please join them for free hoi dogs, ham­ burgers, chips, pop, balloons, and take home a free T-shirt or hat while supplies last. Nothin* But Truck and NBT Screen Printing & Embroidery are located at 1310 E. State St., Hastings, on the corner of Star School Road and State Street. For more information on truck accessories or vinyl let* tering call (269) 94-TRUCK and for more information on screen printing and embroi­ dery. please call (269) 948­ 2811. -Aditorial �Th* I tastings Banner — Thuredey. August 7.2003 — Page 7 Abbott-Frisbie engagement told Haynes /Markl wed Bill and Hope Abbott and Bob and Terry Frisbie of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Amy Abbott and Jason Frisbie. Amy is a 2002 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently working at Felpausch Express. Jason is a 2001 graduate and is currently serving in the United States Navy. The couple is planning an October 18th wedding. The couple will reside in Fort Worth. Thxas where Jason is stationed. A Charleston garden was the setting for the Feb. h 2003 wedding of Ronald J. Haynes of Middleville and Haley Lynn Markl of Scottsdale Arizona. Ron. a 1998 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, is the son of Ralph and Sheryl Haynes, also of Middleville. The couple are currently serving our coun­ try in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Shaw AFB. They reside in Sumter. South Carolina. Noto-Cassada to wed in October Jane and Joseph Noto with Jerri Bryan and Larry Cassada wish to announce the engage­ ment of their children Maria Noto and Sy Cassada. A fall wedding is planned for October 4. 2003 at Wesley Woods United Methodist Camp in Dowling, Michigan. Maria and Sy were middle school sweet­ hearts in Delton, Michigan. After attending WMU and volunteering in Italy. Maria cur­ rently teaches high school in lhe Durand area Wirsch-Scobey exchanged vows schools. Sy received 'cchnical training and current­ ly works as a plant engineer at Borgesj Pipp Health Center in Plainwell. GIRL, Olivia Christene, bom at Spectrum Butterworth on July 27. 2003 to Jenae and Josh Cappon of Hastings at 8:20 a.m. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs., 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Ralph and Chris Crosthwaite of Delton and Terry and Dawn Cappon of Hastings. GIRL, Kayli Sue. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 2, 2003 at 10 a_m. to Nichole and Tony Hansen of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Mackenzi Bailee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 1, 2003 at 9:33 p.m. to Michelle and Brad VanBuren of Evart Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Carter Alan, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 30. 2003 at 9:49 pjn. to Ruth and Shawn Rosenberger of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Connor David, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 29,2003 at 8:27 a.m. to Erin end Jason Lindsey of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Ethan Riley, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 23, 2003 at 4:35 pjn. to Gayland and Diana Adkins of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Llewelyn James, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 21. 2003 at 6 p.m. to Tricia and Wes Hastings of Wyoming. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 oes. and 21 inches long. BOY, Donald Ray III. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 19. 2003 at 4:30 p.m. to Linda and Donald Rosendall II of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Madison Rose Walkington, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 14, 2003 at 4:03 Hospital on July 29. 2003 at 6:50 ajn. to Stephanie Hubbell and Jestin McWhinney of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inch­ a.m. to Crystal Fillion and Kelly Walkington Jr. of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. es long. GIRL, Zayda Jo. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 29. 2003 al 11:37 p.m. to Tonka Anziano and Sptncer Knger of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Dylan Garritt, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 28. 2003 al 12:55 ajn. to Michele Hudnall of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 3/4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kay Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 29.2003 at 12:28 p.m. to Heather and Ryan Bansemer of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs 15 3/4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Wayne and Judie Hawk of Bristol Lake, Dowling were married on August 1, 1953. In honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, their children, Deb Taylor and Dana (Connie) Hawk are hosting a card reception on August 24 at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 from 2 to 5 p.m. BOY, Xzavian James, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 26. 2003 at 1:14 a.m. to Kristina Zombos of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Madison Emily, bom at Pennock GIRL, Kortnee Mai. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 14. 2003 at 9:05 p.m. to Jason and Rebecca Ogg of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Hawks celebrate 50th wedding anniversary BOY, Everett James, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 25. 2003 at 12:07 p.m. to Celeste and Richard Cook-Kirsch of Dowling. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Tristan Todd, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 14. 2003 at 11:16 ajn. to Jolene and Todd Kidder of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Inez Hughes will celebrate het 90th birth­ day with an open bouse held August 16.2003 at the home of Jane Sinclair, 7252 S. M-37 Highway, Hastings from 1-5 pjn. Her children are Sandra and Ron Plooy and Robert and Helen Hughes. She has three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. BOY, Andrew Steven, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 16. 2003 at 1:48 p.m. to Tanya and Steve Hard Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. I. BONOBK3 PROPOSAL Shal DeAon KaBogg Schools. Barry and AEagan Counties. Michigan, borrow Era sum of not to axoaad TWefre MMon OoEan (S12.000.000) end Issue Its general oMgaEon unBmBed tax bonds thereto^ tor the purpose of: pertiaky ramodaing. rafumishkig and rewquipplng achool buEdkigs; constructing a makMnanoe (acuity addBton to the storage lacRty; corMnicting bleachers; and developing and Improving the eBa? The toEowfng is lor informational purpoaM only: The i IE ml Id mffiaga EM wB be levied tor me proposed bonda In 2003. under current law. la 2.00 mda ($2.00 on each $1OOO of taxable valuation). The maximum number of yaara me bonde may be oiaetondng, axduaive of any retondtog. wB not axoaad slfXMen (18) years. The estimat­ ed simple average annual mBtoge anticipated to be required to retire Etie bond debt la 2.66 ntitis DeMott-Bailey engagement told and Lacey. Weighing 6 lbs. 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Annabelle May. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 17. 2003 at 4:29 p.m. to Brad and Amy Bustance of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jaden T-C, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 14. 2003 at 8:28 a.m. to Sandra Chaffee of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN September 23. 2003. TAKE NOTICE EM the tolowtog propoaElona will ba aubmMad al Ew special bond atacEon: Ermanno and Pauline Perri of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Ricky Beard and Marlaina Irving of Delton Hospital on July 18. 2003 at l.*05 p.m. to Aaron and Ren6 Dykstra of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Gage Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 18, 2003 at 11:24 a.m. to Angela and Matthew Rohde of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION TO THS ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Hmm Take Notice that tie Board <X Eduction al DeAon Kakogg Schools, CountiM al Berry and Alegen. MtoNgan, tree caked a spacial Section to be held In tw school darnel on Tuesday, BOY, Gianni Salvatore, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 18. 2003 at 12:54 pjn. to Hospital on July 21, 2003 at 10:25 p.m. to GIRL, Quinlyn Lucille, bom at Pennock Benedict wedding announcement Inez Hughes turns 90 BOY, Jack Chester, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 14, 2003 at 6:12 pjn. to Jeff and Sarah Geukes. of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Tayler Amanda, bom at Pennock on July 21. 2003 at 8:18 a.m. toJoeiy and Jesse Lyons of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. tographers as well as Dan Goggins. Aaron Wirsch attended the music at the ceremony. Chuck and friend Tommy helped with music at the reception. Stephen, Stacia, Jenna, Scotty and Sean would like to announce the marriage of their parents. Shelly Marie and Gerald Alan Benedict on July 15,2003 in Chicago. IL GIRL, Rylee Jo. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 28. 2003 at 12:07 a.m. to Rhonda Zalewski and Brian Shafer of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 11 3/4 ozs. and 19 inches long. ' GIRL, Josie Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital Nick Winch and Tracy Scobey were mar­ ried June 28, 2003 at Grace Brethren Bible Church. Chuck D. Leonard m, son of bride, escorted her down the aisle. Dan Murphy served as best man. Mark Winch was groomsman. Tanya Mugridge served as maid of honor. Laura Miller as bridesmaid. Raecbelle Williams, daughter of the bride, was junior bridesmaid. Nick Steel, son of bride, was ringbearer. Jennifer Miller was flowergiri. Robert and Patty Sherwood served as master and mistress of ceremony. Scott Mugridge and Joe Miller were pho­ Matthew Jason Aznoe. Bozeman. MT and Bethany Marie Perron, Hickory Comers. Jeremy Todd Strait, Dowling and Amanda Lynn Brown. Dowling. Christopher Lynn Calow. Marion, IN and Marilyn Aileen McBride, Concho, AZ. James Edwin Schwartz. Woodland and Cynthia Sue Gram-Taylor. Charlotte. Kevin Eugene Shuford. Delton and Wanda Sue Pennington. Delton. Paul John Newton, Nashville and Cindy Marie Lewis, Nashville. Peter Mason Dunn II, Bellevue and Miranda Lynn Workman. Bellevue. Brian Leonard Kane. Nashville and Kim Irene May. Nashville. Andrew James-David Maitland. Nashville and Crystal Joan Madden. Nashville. Steven Weldon Elenbaas, Wayland and Lynda Jane Ross. Wayland. William David Fields. Hastings and Amanda Jane Shoup. Hastings. Edwin Lee VandeCar. Hastings and Candy Leona Rymarkiewicz, Hastings. Davis Louis Sixberry. Wayland and Kriste Leigh Parsons. Wayland. Karen Marie DeMott and James Lee Bailey Jr. are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Ted DeMott and Janet DeMott, both of Hastings. She is employed by Pennock Hospital. The groom-to-be is the son of Jim and Debbie Bailey of Hastings. He is employed by Modernistic. Both Jim and Karen are 1998 graduates of Hastings High School. They will be united in marriage on Sept. 27, 2003. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. ($2 55 on each $1.000 of taxable valuation). (Pursuant to Stale law. expenditure o< bond pronede must be audtod. and Em proceeds can­ nel be used for repair or nMntonanoe costa, toachar, administrator or emptoyM salaries. or other operating sxpenere.) II. BONDING PROPOSAL Shat Delton KaBogg Schools. Barry and Alagan Counties. Michigan, borrow ths sum of not to exceed Three Minton Dotars ($3,000,000) and Issue Its general obligation unBmBed tax bonds thsretor, tor th® purpo®® of: erecting, furnishing and equipping a new community cantor; partiaky remodeling and refurnish­ ing ma high school, and devetoping and Improving the stie? The toBowing la tor IntomMional purposes only: The esiimmed mUlage mat wB be levied tor the proposed bonde In 2003. under current law. la 0.50 min ($0 50 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of yaara me bonde may be outstanding, exciudve of any ralundng. wB not eroaed algiaeen (IB) yeare. The eMmat* ad Simple average annual mdage antidpaled to be required Io retire this bond debt la 0.63 mat <30.63 o< each $1 000 of taxable valuation.) (Pursuant to Stale law, expenditure o< bond proceeds must be audtod, and me proceeds can­ not be ueed lor repair or maintenance costa, teacher, admMetrator or amptoyM aatortoa. or other '"'tHELM^DATON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER N ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2003, IS MONDAY. AUGUST 25. 2003. PERSONS REGMTEMNQ AFTER S O'CLOCK M THE EVENING ON MONDAY. AUGUST 25. 2003, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL BOND ELECTION. To ragfator, visE any Secretary of Slate branch office or your county, dty or township dark's office. Persons planning to register wim the respective county, dty or township ctorta must aacertain me days and hours on which me dents'offices are open tor ragistrabor This Notice Is given by order at me Board o( Education of Delton KaBogg Schools. Courses d Barty and ABegan. Mtotsgan. r-«l ,-B- e-e ciizaDStn Md-AA Matteson Secretary, Board of Education �Pag© 8 — Thursday. August 7. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Mark Kolanowski joins Hastings Mutual Board finis's MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll Monday. Aug. 18, should be the customary day for village trucks to pick up brush from curbside. Tuesday, Aug. 19, is the first day of school for Lakewood students. Monday, Aug. 25, is the date tor the bi­ monthly visit of the Red Cross Bloodmobile from Lansing. The monthly clinic of the Ionia County Health Department will be held Aug. 27 in the basement of Central United Methodist Church. Some of the immunizations are free. With children needing their shots up to date before the school years gets going, this may be a catch-up time. In many summers we lament the hot weather which is very uncomfortable for those of us who do not have air conditioning in our homes, but this year so far has been an exception. The weather news have been giv­ ing us updates on the number of degrees we are cooler than in most summers. By contrast, we have a clipping from a Phoenix daily paper that said from two weeks ago the daily forecasts for seven days was for highs of 100 degrees. 103. 104, 104 105, 106 and for 107 on a Wednesday. The forecasted lows for lhe same seven days read 77, 77, 80, 81, 82, 83 and again 83. Their national weather map showed Michigan in line for some thunder­ storms. At the same time, the mountain regions in Arizona were several degrees cool­ er with Window Rock due to have 84 degrees on the south rim of the Grand Canyon. Prescott 86 ana Sedona 93, Cities next to the Mexican border were to have 91-degree tem­ peratures. For this particular July week the average temperature is 105. Eight of the days in the next fortnight would exceed thai aver­ age. The Grand Rapids Press recently published the engagement announcement for Michael Reynolds of Woodland, son of William in and Sheri Reynolds of Vermontville, and Nickki Waxshim of Grand Rapids, daughter of Robert and Sandy Bumham. He In a grad­ uate of Lansing Community College and Siena Heights University. Tlieir wedding was scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 16. The Press also listed the death of Mary Jane Weber of Grand Rapids, mother of Mrs. John (Heidi) Reed of Lake Odessa and two other children. She had been a widow since her husband, 2nd Lt Gerheardt Weber, died In the Korean Conflict. Private services will take place on Long Island, N.Y. Memorials may go to Gold Star Wives of America or Heartland Hospice in Grand Rapids. The Lansing State Journal listed the new corps of officers for the Knights of Columbus who were Installed July 13. Among them is recorder Brian Peacock, son of Richard and Gayle Peacock. The church league softball teams held their end-of-the-season tournament last Saturday. Games began as early at 7:30 a.m. and con­ tinued to 7 p.m. With the games being held less than two hours apart, the field continued to shrink as the day progressed. Lake Odessa's Central UMC team started play at 9 a.m. By the end of the evening lhe players had completed four games and came out victors for the league. In their final two game they played a Sunfield team whose average age was about 15 years younger than the Lake 0 players. The team had a good cheering sec­ tion for every game. Players and some spec­ tators wore their trademark yellow shirts. Shane McNc.1 was voted Most Valuable Player by his teammates. He pitched all four games on Saturday. The players had a lot of aches and joins by Sunday and were tired, to say the least, but happy to be the winners. The players’ ages ranged from about 18 to 72. Harland Nye of Hastings was the attraction for the summer salad luncheon of the United Methodist Women of Central UMC last Monday, with his program on music. He played a series of hymns and his audience was invited to sing along as soon an the ladies recognized the tunes. He also played some requests. More than 30 ladies and their guests attended. Following the program election of officers for 2004 was held with Sharon Goodcmoot slated to be the 2004 president. Beverly Corston vice president. Mary Jane Carlson, secretary and Ada Dennie treasurer. The local unit will be host for the 2004 Lansing District annual meeting in September. The 2003 district annual meeting will be at Lansing Grace Church and the con­ ference annual will be in Marshall in October 2003. The Lakewood High School girls’ cross country team is in training this week in a camp setting to prepare for the fall season of running over hills and dales. Retirees of tlie Ionia Suite Hospital and Riverside Center are invited to a reunion potluck dinner at Sherwood Forest Clubhouse on Yeomans Street, The date is Friday, Aug. 15. For more information, call Bonnie Kiingbiel at 527-0625 or Genevieve Read at (989)637-4772. The 14th Clarksville Steam and Gas Engine Show will take place Aug. 22 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. southwest of Clarksville an Robbins Road. and Many Sugar Diary dilemma Dear Annie: Several months ago, my wife of 12 years filed for divorce. Last week, 1 found her diary in a drawer. In it were details of past relationships she had had with other men during our marriage. I was unaware of these relationships. My wife suffers from depression and, in fact, it runs in her family. She has been seeing a counselor. 1 read the diary to help me deter­ mine her mental status, but now I feel guilty. Tell me, Annie, under the circumstances, was it inappropriate for me to read her diary? — Betrayed in Wisconsin Dear Betrayed: Unless a person is in some kind of danger, it is wrong to read his or her diary. Of course, since your wife is divorcing Mark Kolanowski Mark A.. Kolanowski, president and CEO of Hastings City Bank, has joined the board of directors of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, effective Aug. 1. Kolanowski joined the Hastings City Bank as a loan officer in 1993 and has held various positions within the bank before being named president in January 2001. He was elected to the Hastings City Bank board of directors in January, 2000. He came to Hastings City Bank from NBD Bank (now Bank One) where he began his career in 1986. Holding a tnchelor of arts degree in busi­ ness administration from Alma College and master of business administration from Western Michigan University, Kolanowski is also a graduate of the Perry School of Banking at Central Michigan University and the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He currently serves as president of the Barry County United Way. is a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club and is a member of the Finance Committee of St. Rose Church in Hastings. He also serves as a board member for lhe Thonuppk Ans Council mxi Pqtinock Hospital. Mark and his wife. Sue. have been Hastings residents since 1990. They have two sons, Mitchell and Benjamin. Free Cake Come to Barry County's biggest birthday party Friday, August 22, and help us celebrate breaking a Guiness World Record! Be there to witness the most candles ever lit on one cake (5,000) and help us eat it, tool you, wc can understand why invading her pri­ vacy wasn't that big an issue at the time. A diary is not always an accurate represen­ tation of someone's life. Since your wife is getting help from a professional therapist, your assistance is not required. Forgive your­ self for this intrusion, and then fotget about it Pizza problem? Dear Annie: I deliver pizzas. At least four times a night, someone's door is opened by a child under the age of 12. Last Sunday, it took over 10 minutes before 1 saw an adult. I could have ransacked the house, kidnapped the chil­ dren and been on the freeway by then. The vast majority of delivery drivers are good, honest, hard-working people. However, there is no background check required, no fin­ gerprinting done and no investigation of a criminal record. Warn them. — Pizza Guy in California Dear Pizza Guy: It is alarming and surpris­ ing in this day and age that people are fouhsh enough to allow their young children to open the door without an adult present. Readers, if this is happening in your house, smarten up before it's too late. State Street, to help Felpausch and Pennock Health Services celebrate their anniversaries. Free cake, giveaways, drawings and lots of fun! For more information call (269) 945-1760. Pennock health ^services d 'SfiTI J-re^h Dear Annie: I have read a lot of letters in your column about husbands and boyfriends using the Internet to pick up women. I have the same problem. My husband, "Derek," can't seem to slop writing these other women, even after he gets caught and promises never to do it again. 1 have found flirtatious e-mails and profiles of women on the computer. Of course, in his own profile, he doesn't indicate that he is a married man. Derek never checks his e-mail when 1 am home. He waits until I am out of the house. He makes sure to delete anything I might read. Meanwhile, our social life is non­ existent. We never do anything together. I am tired of all the sneaking around and secret e-mails and passwords, and have reached the point where I no longer care. I am just happy to see letters like mine printed in your column. I wonder how men would feel if we were doing the same thing. — Sick of Internet Cheaters Dear Sick: They would feel as you do — suspicious and betrayed. Internet cheating is not confined to males. Plenty of women are online, chatting, flirting and sometimes meet­ ing up with other men. Derek ought to be marked "return to sender.” Bachelq^ will Dear Annie: I'm 92 years of age and live by myself, thank God. I've never married nor had children. I'm planning to write a will and am thinking of leaving everything equally to my four nephews and two nieces. They are between 53 and 66 years of age. There was a time when wc were quite close, particularly Dear Annie: As school approaches, I am when they However,contact much ■ . e lhe .. sun . _ <rf r_ .__ • wucn were growing nowuver, mucn remiiMkdof my freshm.o^arujp^. mymey J^s ^ve tadup. continoed Tips for college college. There were a few things thai helped make my years there a success, and I’d like to share them with your college-age readers: 1. Go to every class, every day. You'd be surprised how many professors arc aware of who shows up and who doesn't, and it will be reflected in your grade (along with any pop quizzes you happen to miss). 2. Party. Go out and have fun. But only do it on weekends, and only one night a week. Don't let your social life interfere with your academic life. 3. Get involved in extracurricular activi­ ties. This allows you the opportunity to meet new people and try new things. It also will look good on a resume when you apply for jobs. 4. Don't limit yourself only to those classes in your major. Take some electives, not only because you might enjoy them, but also because it will help you determine whether you have picked the right field of study. 5. If possible, get an internship, preferably one related to your field of study. Even if it doesn't pay a salary, it will allow you to expe­ rience the work you have chosen to do after college. And it doesn't hurt on your resume, either. 6. Go to your graduation ceremony. It may seem silly or unnecessary, but after years spent studying and working hard, walking across that stage in your cap and gown and receiving your degree is more rewarding than you might think. — Graduate Student at a Big Ten University, Indiana Dear Student: Nothing is more convincing than words :rom one who has been through it before. Thanks for writing. Warning signs? Join us from 4-6 pjn. to Pennock State Street Center, 1105 W. Internet intrigue Dear Annie: I’m a 17-year-old girl, and I'm worried about my friend, "Bette.'' Every time 1 see her, I notice nasty-looking scars or scrapes on her arms. I confronted Bette about the marks, but she insists she's had them for years and it’s no big deal. 1 know she is lying to me. I’ve seen her a number of times, and those scars weren't there earlier. Not only that, but they seem to be gening worse — they arc longer, wider and redder than when J saw them last. I asked Bene s boyfriend if she has been cutting herself, but he insists she is fine and there's no mutilation going on. I also talked to my mom. She said if Bette were cutting her­ self. her parents probably know about it, because they've seen her at soccer games with the sleeves on her jersey rolled all the way up to her shoulders. What do you think, Annie? — Concerned Friend Dear Friend: People often sec only what they want to see. It's possible Bette's parents are unaware of her scars. It's also possible she has some kind of skin irritation and a doctor is handling it. You sound like a caring friend. Talk to Bette again, and tell her about your concerns. Urge her to have a heart-to-heart with her parents, the school counselor or the soccer coach if something is troubling her. only with two of my nephews. I haven't seen the others in more than 30 years. Should I include all of them in my will for the sake of treating everyone equally? Or should I leave everything to the two nephews who call and visit me often? I’m concerned that after I die, there may be some resentment toward those who are on the inheritance list — Bachelor Uncle Dear Uncle: Nothing like waiting until the last minute to make out a will. You do not owe your nieces and nephews anything. However, if you want to keep resentment to a minimum, we suggest giving each of them a little something, then add to that what you would like to give those nephews who have continued to be part of your life. If the others don't like it. too bad. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edi­ tors ofthe Ann Landers column. Please e­ mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. 118190, Box Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at nww.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. HOME HEALTH AIDE NEEDED Please call Connie or Ron at 269-693-2000 or toll-free 1-800-348-2660 , LAKESHORE j HOME HEALTH CAKE SEMITES. te. 2 Michigan Avenue. Suite 306 Banie Creek. Michigan 49016 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 7. 2003 — Page 9 The Lakewood News now covers the Woodland Township area as well as Sunfield, Clarksville. Lake Odessa, Mulliken, and Freeport, bringing residents of this extended area the news, the events and viewpoints of the people through its tetters to the editor col­ umn. Today, Woodland is still a busy little vil­ lage. There is a bank, an Eagles club, a beau­ ty shop, the post office, a garage, a factory, a Barry County villages, Part V convenience store and gasoline station, a food co-op. an active Lions Club and one church in the village with several country churches serving the area. Woodland Township has an up-to-date library housed in he moved to Battle Creek: Dr. Glenn C. lhe George Spindler house on Main Street, The following series of essays were written Munger from 1942 to!945; Dr. Douglas R. based on the collection donated by Mr. to give an overview of Barry County villages Bonn: who was there from 1946 to 1950 Spindler, along with the house where it is in the 1900s.: Parmelee School was located on the comer of the roads, now known as Stimpson and when he moved to Belding and later to located. Clarksville, where he practiced until his Dr. Melcomb There is no longer a hotel or a livery stable. The train left in 1937. but M-43. which once Parmelee Roads. The first school was built of McBridge in 1951 and 1952; when he moved went through lhe village from north to south, logs and replaced later by a frame building. to Crystal, and Dr. Powers from 1953-1954. now runs through the area from east to west, carrying a great deal of traffic. The school Thomapple Kellogg School District in 1931. Since then there has not been a doctor prac­ ticing within the village. The church and cemetery and bridge still mark the spot where Parmelee Station once News, most the years of the 20th century, 1923, is now a part of the Lakewood school was a busy hamlet. One can still find the well usually printed cither in Nashville or in system. The alumni of the consolidated that served the school and the fees now grow Hastings. Len Feighner and his brother pub­ school with classes from 1923 to 1963 still tall surrounding the school yard. lished the newspaper for several years in like to return every year in May for a school Woodland Township had several hamlets Nashville. C.S. Palmerton was the correspon­ reunion banquet. and villages of note. Woodland Center has ding editor for many years. In January of There is no longer a meat market, a grocery represented a busy piece since lhe early 1897. Charles Grozingcr was the editor for store, a hardware, a drugstore, a shoe store, or By Joyce Weinbrecht The school was consolidated with the retirement in the 1980s: Woodland had a newspaper. The Woodland house, the first one story, school and early consolidation of country schools built in 1840s. At the turn of the century. Woodland the next 30 years, published lhe News in a could offer nearly any service a person need­ building on the comer of Main and Broadway a photography shop, or a "dime store.” To find the merchandise sold in these stores, one ed. There was a train, lhe C.K.&S. Railroad streets. He died in 1927. His estate hired sev­ must seek out the larger towns or lhe city from Kalamazoo the Woodbury, where it eral people to publish the paper, one of whom joined the Pere Marquette. There was a hotel and livery stable, grain elevators, md a pick­ was Ken W. Braendle, whose son, Neil malls. There had been a barber shop in Woodland ling vat where local farmers could market still in the printing business in the City of men of lhe village and the surrounding farms their pickle crop. There was a creamery. Hastings. In Lawrence Bird, who had could come to get a hair cut and a shave. Several doctors served lhe community dur­ ing the 1900s. as late as 1954, when Dr. bought out ft* Crozingcr shop with its equip­ Saturday was a busy day as many men came Dr. William ment, started a print shop in 1934 and was quite successful at this. In 1940 Bird Printing on Sunday. The last barber in Woodland was Upjohn was the physician for nearly all of the began a weekly newspaper known as the In the 1900s there was Dr. Charles Woodland Neighbor. It was set on a Lin-O- McIntyre: Dr. H.W. Kenfield; Dr. Andrews Type machine. The paper continued until the A Saturday night event in Woodland during for a short time following World War I. when 1950s. Mr. Bird continued the printing busi­ the 1930s was lhe free movies and the sugar he moved to Kalamazoo: Dr. Raymond ness until he finished college in 1954 and drawing. You had to be there to win the sugar. Finnic who practiced in Woodland about 10 became a school teacher first in the Grand During the week, merchants gave out the years from 1926 to 1935 before moving into Rapids School system and then the family tickets, and the stubs were placed in a large Hastings: Dr. Cobb from 1937 to 1945, when moved to Apple Valley, Calif. drum, which turned, and so many were drawn Powers left. Prior to 1850, area. Braendle. and grandson, Victor Braendle, are from the 1800s. This was a place where lhe into get a shave as well as a haircut for church Leon Nicholson who operated the shop until after Wbrid War II. closing it in 1948. out each Saturday night. The Lions Club still EX-C0MMISI0NER, continued from page 1— Wilkinson had applied. He said he had no comment about Wilkinson and didn’t really know him except that both are Kiwanians. When asked about being down to just nine members. Adrounie said. "That’s all right. Actually, we’ve functioned at times in the past with fewer members than nine.” The Solid Waste Oversight Committee vversces lhe county’s plan for handling solid waste and lias had a lot to do with establish­ ing and maintaining a solid waste fund. Wilkinson was elected to the County Board in 2000 as the representative from the city of Hastings, First District. He was defeated in the Republican primary election a year ago by Donald Nevins. While Wilkinson was on the County Board of Commissioners, he often was at ndds with the majority, particularly in voting against the project to build a new Health Department building and renovate an abandoned church into a new Commission on Aging facility at North Broadway and West Woodlawn Avenue. Many of the votes were 6-2, with Wilkinson and Wing dissenting. In the vote on Wilkinson's appointment. Wing and Jim French supported him while Neil, James, Wayne Adams. Jeff MacKenzie and Clare Tripp rejected him. Nevins was absent because he was undergoing a medical procedure. Wilkinson is retired, but still serves on the County Mental Health Board. “Not being appointed to a committee that would require me to research on the Internet what is being done in the outside world, read more library books on waste management, study volumes of papers, haggle over budget­ ary issues, repress feelings of frustration over the dedication to the status quo, and stay calm L the face of flagrant selfish motives is hard­ ly a loss to me,” Wilkinson commented in reaction to the board's decision. “I do regret that my application diverted so much time and effort from the important issues of coun­ ty government, such as what to do with the county real estate in the future, and how to prevent terrorists from destroying our com­ munities. “The same arguments thai were used to avoid my selection will be repeated frequent­ ly in the future, since 1 will be watching the Banner and Reminder for opportunities to serve. "It is regrettable that the County Board continues to be dysfunctional and lacking in meaningful vision and leadership. It is fortu­ nate that this body is so insignificant in the general scheme of what is happening in the county. The City of Hastings continues to be an example of leadership in action, white the has this drum, using it annually to draw their raffle winners at the Woodland Homecoming balance of lhe county commutes to the out­ over Labor Day weekend. side world.” In other business at their meeting Tuesday cowboys and Indians, Charlie Chaplin. “The morning, the commissioners: • After a presentation by Barry County Cooperative Extension Service Ag Agent Dennis Pennington, approved two agriculture preservation proposals. ? points-based pur­ chase of development (PDR) system and selection criteria for landowners' applications to participate in the program. Jtmes noted, "The overall goal is to pre­ serve productive farm land” while enabling residential development of land not suitable for farming. • Agreed to expend for 0% interest com­ munity development block grant loans of up to $1340 to Final Finishes: up to $10,000 and The movies were silent ones, usually with Perils of Pauline,” romances with pretty girls and handsome leading men. The audience sat on blankets on the ground next door to the north of Nicholson’s Barbershop. The post office now stands on this lot. The building where the barbershop was is no longer stand­ ing and there is Pj&rffcng lot there. World War II and sugar rationing ended this period. Geiger Threshing Crew: (left to right) Lawrence Royer, Andy Thomas, Merit Wheeler. Art Valentine (dark shirt). Floyd WMams (white shirt), JWFrarice (handohkriee). 3 mn on separator (not known), Jake Hitt (driving team). August Geiger standing on tank. up to $2,800 to Success Enterprises and Env ironmer‘.al Services for lead abatement services; up to $14,000 to Tom Pettengill for remodeling a small home for a woman; and up to $23,974 to remodel a home for a lowincome elderly lady • Approved payment of up to $4,025 to Mid State Plumbing & Contracting to install a new sewer line from a house to a street for an emergency. • Approved allowance of mileage and expenses for one employee representative and one employer representative to attend the Michigan Employee Retirement System con­ ference in Dearborn. “Nobody goes to Dearborn for a vacation, so you can be assured it was business,” said MacKenzie. • Agreed to pay $5,340 from the data pro­ cessing fund to buy three computers and one printer for adult drug court and agreed to pay $2,675 from the Friend of lhe Court fund to buy one computer and one printer for the Friend of lhe Court. • Approved a budget amendment of $445 to the emergency management budget to allow for installation of an 800 mghz radio and antenna. • Agreed to expend $3,595 to buy a copy machine for the mapping/abstract office. • Approved a budget amendment to the contract agreement between the state and the county for reimbursement for Kory Rolison’s Title IV-D position with the Family Independence Agency through the prosecu­ tor's office and Fnend of the Court. 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If I had schedules for every school we cover by now I might think differently, but for now l*m going to have to say that the high school sports season officially started this morning when the Hastings Saxon vanity boys’ golf team teed off at the El Dorado in Mason to take on the Bulldogs. Prep sports annually bring us the best of the new and the old. Who will be the next senior leader? Who’s that freshman shooting over lhe big kid? We’ll get those answers by the end of the season. For now there are just more questions like those. Here are a few of my biggest questions that will be answered on the Barry County area sports fields this fall. Who’s that takin* the snap? Hastings had Dustin Bowman. Lakewood had Scott Secor. Middleville had Chad Baragar. Maple Valley had Britt Leonard. Every team would always like to have a sen­ ior quarterback, but each one can only play one senior season. Tyler Blacken and the Delton Panthers struggled a little at times last season. Blacken was a sophomore. Now he is the lone returning starting quarterback in the county. Joey Aspinall saw limited action for Hastings last year. Josh Eldridge got some time on the field when Baragar was down with injuries. How quickly these newbies get everything under control will play a big part in how the are football squads do this sea­ son. WU1 the Lien ladies be able to roar again? This may be the question I’m most interested in. I had a lot of fun watching the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team take it to their opponents last season under first-year coach Craig Kitching. Well, the Lions will have a first year coach again this fall, as Kitching left his position to take care of some family matters. The biggest problem is that we don’t know who has filled his spot yet Megan Garvey led the Lion team, which advanced to regionals last fall, in scoring and »et a school record for frec-throw shooting percentage, but she’s the only starter return­ ing for the Lions. The 26th annual Hastings Summerfest sponsored by lhe Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce is right around the comer. August 22, 23, and 24. Along with the usual parade, arts and crafts, and musical performances is a long list of athletic events which provide something for everyone. The annual 10K. 5K run / walk begins at 8:30 a.m. at the middle school on Saturday, Argust 23. A free family fun ran will also take place Saturday morning beginning at the middle school, with a start time of 9:30. For the second consecutive year, basketball players at Tyden Park will honor former J-Ad Graphics Sports Editor Jim Jensen with the Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The event includes three age groups. 13-16, 17-24. and 25-and-up, as well as a slam dunk contest. Team check in time is 7:30 a.m. at the park, with play beginning at 8 ajn. Metal will be flying during the Horseshoe Tournament at Fish Hatchery Park Saturday morning. Registration for the tournament takes place between 8 and 9:30 a.m.. with play beginning at 10 a.m. At high noon downtown weight-in for the weightlifting contest begins, with lifting start­ ing at 1 p.m. The Baptist Church is getting into the act as well, besting a roller hockey tournament in their newly constructed rink, as well as a fouron-four sand volleyball tournament. Both of those events begin at 9 am. on Saturday. Registration is still possible for many of the events. Also on the sporting side of things, there will be a Karate exhibition on the courthouse lawn on Friday, August 22. beginning at 2 pjn. For the outdoors sportsmen, and women, Bob’s Gun and Tackle will be hosting an open house and 41st anniversary celebration at their store on M-43. The hard-courts at Tyden Park in Hastings will again be filled on Saturday, August 23, for the Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, which begins at 8 a.m. Can then be a better league in the state, or a better county for that matter? If 1 had to answer this one off the top of my head it would be a quick, "No". I can’t imagine a better cross-country league in the state than the new O-K Gold. Middleville and Caledonia’s girts’ squads have combined to win seven of the last ten state titles. Neither team made it to the state meet a year ago. From what I’ve seen, determination and having a small chip on your shoulder can take you a long way in the world of cross­ country. That’s good, because you’ve gotta run a long way. (rim shot) Wayland, South Christian, Holland Christian, and Wyoming Park aren’t half bad. I bet whoever wins the O-K Blue (Middleville’s old league), would have a tough time finish­ ing fifth in the new Gold, but those are smaller schools for the most part. I’ve Mid aft of thirand I'dldn’t eVen mention a.few state qualifiers yet. Can the Delton girts make another trip back to state without superstar Monique Hoyle? We’ll see. I’m also interested to see how much Corey Thelen can improve in his junior season at Lakewood. What's his forty time on turf? Okay, back to football. I did my whining about the turf being laid down on Bob White Stadium in Middleville. I guess now that it’s down, it’s time to move on. Even U of M gave up on grass. Now it's time to see what this turf can do. It looks good. I’m excited to see how Darrin Tape, Scott Brooks, and Kyle Ferris will look racing around on that turf. I’m guessing that opponents might to get to look al their backs a lot That’d be good for the Trojans and good for a new QB. Tape was the runner-up in the Division II 100-meter dash last spring. Now he gets to run on plastic grass instead of soggy green grass. Speaking of that turf. I’m also interested to see how a soccer game goes on it. I for one will miss the Eric DeGroot memorial field. Sure there was a slight elevation change in the southwest comer, but I still thought that field was better than most of the ones we played on in high school. I think anyone who’s ever seen a dust storm at South Christian would agree. I’ve got some ocher questions too, but they don’t take much more than one sentence to ask. How long before Coach DeHom starts to feel a monkey on his back? Can the Lakewood ladies’ tennis team make another trip to state? Will it lake one or two sets of fingers to count how many times Coach Mittelstaedt calls a passing play this fall? I’ll get all of my answers, hopefully sometime before wrestling practice starts. The Baptist Church in Hastings will host a 5-on-5 roller hockey tournament on Saturday, August 23, during the Hastings Summerfest on their newly constructed plywood rink. The church is also hosting a 3-on-3 sand volleyball tournament that day. Second place finish at state tournament advances NBT to NSA World Series For lhe second straight summer the NBT Screen Printing women’s fast-pitch softball team has advanced to the Nation Softball Association’s World Series. The 12 women and coach Dan Sciba fin­ ished second last weekend at the NSA class C and D state tournament in Potterville, with a 4-2 record. “It was a great team effort." said Sciba. "We’re very happy taking second. The team that beat us was a higher caliber team." The team from Detroit, which won the state title, is a class C team, while lhe NBT squad is in class D. "Hopefully, in lhe near future, we'll be just as high a caliber team as they are. I think it’ll just take a little experience." The team won one of its first two games in Potterville, then played four games back-toback. The NSA Women’s World Series will be the weekend cf September 6 and 7 in Galion, Ohio. "We’re all. going, the 12 girts and myself," said Sciba. Last year the team finished fifth in the 36 team tournament. This year they are hoping for more. “Once you get the taste of getting there, you definitely want to go higher than fifth," said Sciba. "We’ll try and redeem ourselves and take better than fifth, that’s for sure." Sciba said it’s gratifying to help the group of women succeed. "They’re 12 great girls. They give 100-percenL They’re there, whether they're sitting the bench or playing, all the girts are cheer­ leaders." Some rest is all the team needs to be ready for the big event. “We’re done. We’re taking a break. We’ve played so many tournaments, and the league. We’ll just have a couple of practices before we go to the world series. We need to heal up." Be a “SPORTS NUT" and keep informed on all the scores and accomplishments of local athletes. Read The BANNER! The NBT Screen Printing and Embroidery softball team will be headed to the NSA Women's World Series September 6 and 7 in Galion, Ohio after the team of (back from left) Jamie Miller, Pam Elkins. Dawn Harding, coach Danny Sciba. Melissa Daniels. Brenda Dawe. Rachele Beyeriein, (front) Judy Schute, Sherry Graham, Brie Tingley. Wendy Moore, and Marcia Smith finished sec­ ond in the state class C and D tournament last weekend in Potterville. (Missing from photo are Kim Parker. Cathy Sherman, and Ann Covert-Drain.) �The listings Banner — Thursday, August 7.2003 — Page 11 Pay-to-play not always to blame? by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Dollars, cents, and sports have collided this match, golf only five or six. Soccer plays 11 on a side, and subs are a necessity especially if a club runs into injuries like the varsity Saxons did last season. “I’ve been watching all of this since February, and the community, the kids, and the parents have been great." said Hoke. While the teams are surviving for the most part, some fans have wondered about the increase in ticket prices for the upcoming school year. The price to get into sporting events like basketball, football, and soccer will be $4 per person. This isn’t an effort by the school system to offset the current budget situation. It was a league wide decision, to be enforced by the entire O-K Conference. summer tn the Hastings school district. Fears of what pay-to-play will do to ath­ letes and the Saxon athletic programs now and in the future have been wide spread. As the deadline for the fail season draws near it would be hard to convince a Saxon that soccer is still the most popular sport in the world. The Hastings junior varsity soccer program is still in need of a few athletes. “They're just short a few kids," said Hastings Athletic Director Steve Hoke. ' They’ve had about nine or ten come out." Hoke is slow to blame the low numbers then? on the pay-to-play situation. “I don’t know if they would have had a full squad regardless of pay-to-play. There were only six. seven, or eight freshmen last year. We knew the numbers would be low there.’’ Combined, the Saxon varsity and JV girls’ tennis teams have drawn 30 stixlents for pre­ season workouts, a number which Hoke calls "phenomenal." The Saxon boys’ varsity and JV golf teams combined have 25 students signed up to hit the links. A tennis team only uses 12 players in a THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTF|4PTING TO COLLECT A DE1LL ANYJNEORMADOtOflTAlNEDWlLLBELSEDF^ Varsity soccer coach Andrew Wilkinson (center back) and the rest of the members of the Saxon soccer program will have to put their heads together to figure out who will train the next generation of players if the JV soccer squad falls by u<e wayside this fall. Delton Founders’ weekend horseshoe pitching final results First Flight 3rd Place: Harry “Skip" Bowker 1st Place: Bruce Evans 2nd Place: Louis Silsbee 3rd Place: Doug Loher Third Flight Fifth night 2nd Place:Curt Benedict 1st Place: Nancy Cotton 3rd Place: Steve Barnum 2nd Place: Bruce Baker 1st Place: Mike Morey 3rd Place: Jack Owen 2nd Place: Howard Ladwig Second Flight 3rd Place: Don Lawson Fourth Flight 1st Place: Bob Fisher 1st Place: Scott Bowker 2nd Place: Larry Cotton PAINTER WANTED Barry County Homemakers 46th Christmas Crafts Show * Middle School in Hastings Saturday, Nov. 1st, 2003 craft spaces $35 - 8x10’ groups $15 and $20 __ bln, 269-945-9573 The Township of Prairievitte is accepting bids to paint the exte­ nor of the Pine Lake Fire Station located^ 11351 Lindsey Rood, Plainwell. Those interested in bidding can obtain a copy of the specifications at the PramevtUe Township Hal. 10115 S. Norris Road. Deiton (269 623-2664) during regular business hours. Bidders must be insured. Those applying wM bo notified and will be scheduled an appointment to look at thp jpb site. Bidding wffl ctaoo on August 2 t, 2003. and must be lbwrtohip Hall at the end of the scheduled businessWF traveler49O580vahoo.com Siuumerfest Sports August 22, 23 & 24 Time To Sign Up Now Time will be running out before you know ft SOFTBALL - 945-2223 8150 par team First to Slgn-Vp Plays WEIGHT LIFTING 948-1962 4-ON-4 CO-ED SAND VOLLEYBALL 948-8004 5-ON-5 ROLLER HOCKEY 948-8004 Ryan White 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church Entries by Aug. 15 JIM JENSON MEMORIAL 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL 945-9554. ext. 227 1OK-5K RUN 948-3139 8:30 am Saturday • Entries by Aug. 16 $18.00 By follow 945-9444 Sporting Event Team Name Captains Name Phone Number Mail entries to 221 W. State St.. Huttoa., MI 49058 THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MiffARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the oondtttono of i mortgage made by Ronald D. Weis, Jr., anc Cynthia M. Wells, to Pioneer Acceptance Corporation, mortgagee, dated May 12, 1997 anc recorood May 20, 1997 in Uber 694. P^je 960 Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hole by GMAC Mortgage by assignment dated anc recorded on June 21, 2001 in Uber 106. Page 1835. Barry County Records. There is claimed k be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundrec Forty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighteen anc 1/100 Dollars ($145318.01) inducing interest a the rate of 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, o some part of them, al pubic venue at the Ban) County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County Michigan al 1XX) p.m. on September 4, 2003. The promt es are located in the City of Deton Barry County, Michigan. and are described as: Parcel Southwest 1/4 section 16. Town 1 North Range 9 West, beginning point East and West Inc 4860.62 feet. West of East 1/4 post, thence Soutt 1321.57 feet, thence West 352.13 tort. thencr North 1321.59 feet thence East 3442 feet to poin of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months Iron the dale of such sate, unless the property is deter mined abandoned tn accordance with MCLZ §6003241a, in which case the redemption perioc shall be 30 days from the date of toe sate. The tore dosing rwtMigagee can rescind the Mis in the even a 3rd party buys the properly and there is a simul taneous resokibon with the borrower. Dated: July 31,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor GMAC Mortgage. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 FBe No. 280.0393 Pub: 7/31 -6/M ’’Our league voted last year to raise ticket prices to $4 across the board.’’ said Hoke. “It was a league decision that was made at that time based on Lhe fact that everybody was going to be feeling thL crunch." Every sport at every level which normally charged attendees will charge the $4 fee. “It’s still a heck of a deal," said Hoke. A century pass, which gets an entire family into every event all year costs $150 this school year. Family passes, which are good for an individual season cost $100. A student pass is offered for $30 per season. Notice Of Mortgage Foret toeure Sele THffl ARM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-DefauM has been made in toe oondtttons of a mortgage made by Sloven A. Hitchcock , a married man (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 24, 1999, and recorded on February 25, 1999 In Document f 1025667, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by moons assignments to Mortgage Electronic Rogtetratton Systems, Inc., Assignee by an assign­ ment dated September 1, 2002, which was record­ ed on November 15.2002, in Document #1091643, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 35/100 dollars ($63,844.35). including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice io hereby given that said mortgage wiB bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 11)0 PM. on September 4,2003. Said premises are Pivoted in CITY OF DOWL­ ING, Bony County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 7 Rods South of where toe North line of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 8 West cross­ es the highway running from Battle Creek to Hastings In the center of toe highway; thence East 14 Rods; thence South 4 Rods; thence West 14 Rods; thence North 4 Rods to the place of begin­ ning, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from toe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance wtth MCLA 6003241a. in whichceee toe sodempion period ahaH be 30 days from toe dale of such sale. Dated: July 31,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Town J (248)503-1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Totograph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte * 200323281 Team J <7/31H8/21) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ^FORMA­ TION OBTAPfED WU_ BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default haw^ been made IH&JBRMJ&AJ2EBIJ32UJEGID& ATTEMPTING TO. COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Deborah Bben, unmarried. Mortgagors, to Homeowners Loen Corp., Mortgagee, dated the 4th day of January, 2003 and recorded in ths office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 23rd day of January, 2003 in Instrument No. 1096111 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., said Assignment having been recorded on toe 14th day of May. 2003, in Instrument No. 1104324, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo, at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Nine & 64/100 ($96,859.64). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of toe power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of MORTGAGE-SALE Defaul has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage matte by Roneto HyottandCoOotte Hyatt, his wile, to American EBlo RnancteL Inc., mortgagee, dated Ame 13. 2002 and recorded July 22, 2002 in document number 1064164, Barry County Records. Said mortgage la now held by Ragstar Bank. FSB by assignment dated June 16,2002 end recorded on July 22,2002 in document number 1084165, Barry County Records. There is cteknod to bo duo on such mort­ gage the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven and 79/100 Dotas ($69,007.79) Including interest at the rate of 8% par annum. Under too power of sate contained In toe mortgage and too statute* of toe State of Mtahtpon. nonce « hereby given that too mortgage wB be foreclosed by a eate al too mortgaged promises. or aomo pert of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hartings in Barry County, Michigan at 1S0 pjn. on Augurt 21,3003. Ths premises are located in too Township al Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described ar Thai part of too South 1/2 of too South 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of section 29. Town 2 North. Range 9 Wool described m tolows: Beginning at the Southeast comer of toe Northwest fractional 1 /4 of tad section; thence West along toe South ine of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 1355 fort; thence North parallel with the East line ot the Northwest fractional 1M of eaid oodton 196 loot; thence East f^araHel with the South line of the Nortowort Iradtonal 1M of add oodton 959 foot; thence North parallel with the East line of the Nc. thwart tadtonrt 1/4 of odd oodton 44 loot: thence Earl pordtoi wtth too South Uno of too Northwest frac­ tional 1/4 of said section 296 foot; thence South along toe Eart Ine of too Nortowort tradtond 1/4 of said sectiur to toe place of beginning. The redemption period shaB be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless tie property is determined abandoned in accordanco wtth MCLA {6003241a. in which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of too sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sate in too event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated July 17,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Flagstar Bank. FSB, As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 287.0102 Pute. 7/17 - 6H4 September. 2003 at 1.00 o’clock pjn. Local Time, said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, wtth interest thereon at 9.70000 % per annum and ail legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises am described as follows: AH that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated In the Village of Pramevilte. County of Barry. State of Mchigan. and described as follows, to wit: Lot 42. Supervisor s Plat of the Village of PrairieviBe. according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats. Page 74. County of Barry. State of Michigan. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that toe property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the properly may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately following the sate. Dated: 8/1403 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee _______ FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney tor 30011 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W . B*g Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 Pub: 8/14-9/11 PLEASECQNTACLQUaDfFKEATTHENUMEERBELQ»iFYDU_AREtoACIT/E MILITARY duh CtaOOlMJ Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �P«g« 12 — Tlxoday, August 7. 2903 — The Hatting, Bannm SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE S LONQSTREET, LLP *rrom«Y» at law Frequently asked questions about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Robert Longstreet is a partner with the law firm ofSiegel. Hudson. Gee A Longstreet. LLP. Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term care planning, elder law. nursing home rights, business transac­ tions. real estate and general civillcriminal law. In a multiple part series. Mr. Longstreet will discuss the most common questions he encoun­ ters regarding nursing home costs and lhe Medicaid program. He can be reached at 269­ 945-3495 or rlongstrett®,iegelhudson.com. Hisiorically, attorneys have been asked to pro­ vide estate planning advice regarding two areas: probate and estate tax avoidance. With many of our clients spending a large portion of their estate on nursing home cate, a third area of estate planning has emerged at Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Longstreet: Long Tenn Care Planning. With clients facing the extraordinary emotional and financial demands associated with long-term care, we seek to provide reli­ able advice regarding this complex area of the taw. frequently Asked Question: Once I qualify for Medicaid, will the state pay for all of my nursing home care? Q Medicaid covers almost all care and services .reeded while living in a long term care facility, except for miscellaneous items such as cloth­ ing. hygiene products and snacks. However. Medicaid recipients must use pan of their monthly income to help pay their nursing home costs. The amount a recipient must pay direct­ ly to lhe nursing home is called the patient pay amount, and is calculated according to an established formula. For a single individual the patient pay amount is the recipient's monthly income less $60 (money allowed for personal needs). So. if you have a monthly income of $1,000. your monthly patient pay amount would be $940. With married couples, the Medicaid recipi­ ent may be allowed to contribute some amount of monthly income to the "community spouse' (the non-nursing home spouse). Generally, if the community spouse has less than $1,499 in monthly income to live on, the Medicaid recip­ ient may agree to contribute some of his or her income to help cover living expenses for the community spouse. process.” Approximately 44 million address changes are processed annually, however, June, July and August represent the prime moving sea­ son. Last year, nearly 30 percent of all NOT1Q&QF IIQflTQAQ£FQRgfaOftlWt 1AIF This Arm Is a data cofirctor attempting to cotact a debt. Any information ws obtain wE ba used for that purpose. □afoul! has occurred in the conditions al a mort­ gage made by CAROL V. HARBIN. a married woman. LORRAINE V. HERBERT and JOHN J. HERBERT, husband and wHe, and DONALD F. HIGBEE, a single man (coAocdvely -Mortgagor-), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA. a corporation having Rs principal office at 1700 Abbey Road. East Lansing. lAchigan 46823 (foa "Mortgagee”), dated March 6. 2002. and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan on March 12.2002. at instrument number 1076455 (the -Mortgage"). By reason of such defouft. Mortgagee elects to deciare end hereby deciares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is dawned to bo due tor principal and Interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Four Thousand One Hundred Six and 91/100 dollars (SI84.106.91) No auR or proceeding at tew has boon mstauted to recover the deb* secured by foe Mortgage or any pert foeroof. Notice Is hereby ghren that by virtue of foe power of sale contained in foe Mortgage and foe statute in such cart made and provided, and to pay foe above amount w«h interest as provided in foe Mortgage, and al legal costs, charges and expans­ es. including foe attorney foe slowed by tew. and al taxes and Inauranoe premiums paid by foe under­ signed before sate, foe Mortgage wffi bo toreefoeed by sale of foe mortgaged premises at puMc vendue at the highest bidder at foe oast entrance to foe Barry Ccunty Courthouse located in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday, September 4, 2003, at one o'clock in foe afternoon. The promises covered by the Mortgage ere situated to foe Township of Irving, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and wo described as toHows: the EM IB <4 tw EM 1/2 cl tw SoutwM 1M <4 Seaton 38. Town 4 Norti. Rang, 8 WM. TownaHp <4 living. Barry County. MkSagan. except­ ing therefrom: The South 1330 IM thereof. atao except. the North 560 feet of lhe WM 220 IM thereof. Tax Parcel Number 06-08-036-029-10 Together with al the fixtures, tenements. horedF laments, and appurtenances belonging or to any way appertaining to tro real estate. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will bo one (1) year from the data of sate Dated: August 7.2003 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy HiHegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2469 (816) 752-2000 898619-1 The Hastings Area School System has agreed to reimburse the city for the cost of $4,100 in construction work fur a temporary gravel surfaced drop-off lane at Southeastern Elementary School on South Dibble Street for bus use only. The City Council was informed that City Manager Jeff Mansfield agreed to let the Department of Public Services construct the drop-off lane. Today, the DPS laid out the work, such as inserting grade sticks. Next week, the workers will begin construction, said Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach. The lane will be completed before school starts. In other business, the City Council: • Issued a proclamation of appreciation to David Sixberry for 36 years of service in the Hastings Fire Department. Sixbeny’s retire­ ment reception was Wednesday evening. Aug. 13, at the fire department on 110 East Mill St. • Approved installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Center Road and East Stale Street. A yield sign previously had been placed at this intersection. • Reviewed a revised job description for the economic development director. The posi­ tion was vacated by Joe Rahn, who left last month to spend full lime on his boat manu­ facturing business. • Approved a request by the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) for use of Fish Hatchery* and Tyden parks to hold prac­ tices, games and a goalie clinic. • Agreed to allow closure of a portion of East Court Street from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 30, for a wedding reception. • Approved lhe preliminary plat of Northridge Estates No. 3. • Adopted an ordinance at the July 28 council meeting, prohibiting the use of free­ standing. wood-fired boilers in the city. The Planning Commission determined that such boilers frequently create significant amounts of smoke and fumes, making them unsuitable for use in urban areas. • Adopted an otuinance July 28 to rezone a parcel of land located at 915 east Railroad St. from D-2 Industrial to A-O Apartment-Office. The rezoning complies with the Future Land Use Map prepared as pan of the city's master plan. • Awarded a contract for a retrofit of a sludge de-walering centrifuge at lhe Waste Water Treatment Plant to Decanter Machine Inc. of Johnson City for $15,625. • Awarded a contract for the 2003 street line painting program to Kenmark Inc. of Buckley for $12,663. • Awarded a contract for the tree trimming and removal program to TJ. Miller Tree Service of Moline for an amount not to exceed $28,500. • Entered into an agreement with the Barry County Road Commission for sealcoating West State Road for $11,230 and North East Street for $3,050. • Decided July 28 not to submit a brief about the Ferndale Carrying a Concealed Weapons case because lhe Michigan Municipal League Defense Fund will file an amicus brief on behalf of all the municipali­ ties. The city adopted an ordinance banning car­ rying a concealed weapon in city buildings, modeled after Ferndale's, bur suspended it after an appeals court ruled it was unconstitu’ional. • Voted on July 28 to retain appraisal serv­ ices for $7,000 to aid in pending litigation about a tax tribunal case. This ankle and other information may be viewed at www.siegelhudson.com. Postal service offers convenience with online address change Moving can be such a challenging experi­ ence. The U5. Postal Service understands this and offers an online solution that can make the experience a little less stressful. The online MoversGuide on usps.com allows cus­ tomers to file their changes of address direct­ ly with the Postal Service electronically and offers move-related information, products, and services essential to planning, moving and settling in to the new residence. "Using the online MoversGuide system is fast, easy, and system security is maintained at every step,” said Lynn Barnes a postmaster. “We encourage our customers to submit their address dianges electronically as it expedites both the address change and mail forwarding Schools to pay city $4,100 for Dibble bus drop-off lane address changes were submitted to the Postal Service during this three-month period. The Postal Service currently spends in excess of $1.9 billion a year processing unde­ liverable as addressed mail - this is mail that cannot be delivered due to a variety of issues, including accuracy of address and forwarding information. Additional services available on the MoversGuide site include creating a cus­ tomized moving checklist, changing local and long-distance telephone service, and forward­ ing magazine subscriptions to avoid missing an issue. To access MoversGuide. log on to www.osps.com and click on "Change Address” located on the red bar at the top of the screen. The Postal Service launched MoversGuide. com in 2001. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 03-23736-DE Estate of DORIS CHAPMAN. Date of Birth: October 26.1909. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. DORIS CHAPMAN, who Ived at 1821 N. EAST STREET. CITY OF HASTINGS. Michigan died May 12,2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims agatoet foe estate wB be forever barred untoes presented to ROBERT MELLINGER, named special personal representative or proposed repre­ sentative, or to both foe probate court at 206 W. COURT STREET. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and the namedforoposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 7/30/2003 DAVD H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (289) 945-9686 ROBERT MELLINGER 3611 ENGLE ROAD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 (289) 945-5677 Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Daoedents Estate RLE NO. 2003-23743-DE Estate of ROBERT L CHAPEL deceased. Date of birth: June 7.1936. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Robert I. Chapel, who lived at 5150 Upton Rd., Hastings. Mfchtgan dtod May 31. 2003. Creditors of foe decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wifi be forever barred untoss presented to Jufie VanderMeuten. named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Cowl Si, *302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative withir। 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. August 7, 2003 Steven L WNtons (P35550) 4790 Cascade Rd. S.E. Grand Rapids 49546 616.956.6364 Jufie VanderMeulen 2502 Solomon Rd. MtadtevBs. Ml 49333 289 795 2003 Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! CaU... 945-9554 First Baptist of Middleville to mark sesquicentennial The First Baptist Church of Middleville will be celebrating its 150” anniversary of its founding in a celebration Sunday. SepL 14. Two former pastoi: and the current pastor will be speaking during the Sunday School hour at 9:45 ajn. The morning worship serv­ ice will be at 11 a.m„ with Pastor Jerry Foster bringing the message. There will be a potluck dinner following this service. The new Willis Recreation Center will be open for anyone interested in seeing lhe facil­ ity. A 2:30 p.m. service is planned to take the place of the customary evening service. Pastor Wes Smith will be speaking, and there will be a historical presentation of the history of the church. All former members and friends are invited to all activities. of Middleville, The First The First Baptist ” was organized on April 23,1853, nine charter members, including their lhe Rev. Frank Donaldson, his wife, Fanny Donaldson, and parishioner Mary Harper. Pastor Donaldson died in 1857 while still in lhe local pastorate, but Mrs. Harper lived until 1892, outliving all the other original members of the church. Her direct descendents. Martha Caslelein, Jim Castelein and family, Nancy Foote and family are believed to be the only current attendees of the church who are direct descendents of an original founding member. This small congregation met in the Prairie School, which was located west of Middleville on the comer of Cherry Valley Avenbe and Jackson Road. Jesse J. Mattison was elected the first deacon; Alpheus Harwood was the first church clerk and treas­ urer. John Griffith was the first person to be baptized into the congregation on Aug. 14 of that year. Interestingly, most baptisms were held in the Thomapple River, and for those who were baptized in the winter, ice often had to be chopped away so that the immersion could take place. Jennifer Sprague, a spokeswoman for the church, said, “These Baptists were definitely not wimps.” The first recorded collection was taken on May 7 to defray expenses, and it amounted to $125. After the death of Pastor Donaldson in 1857, the young church voted to call a minis­ terial student. B. H. Shepard, at a salary of $250 a year, along with the use of a house and firewood for his stove. Al that time, the pas­ tor’s salary was raised by subscription — that is, after the amount was voted on. members then had to individually pledge the entire sum In 1861, under Pastor D. Osborn, the con­ gregation voted to rent the Methodist Church building in Middleville for $30 a year. They met there every other Sunday, retaining part time use of the Prairie School. This arrange­ ment continued until 1867. By 1863. under the leadership of Rev. 0. W. Wade, the church withdrew from the Kalamazoo Association, construction took place. In January 1868, under the leadership of a new minister. Rev. G. N. Annis, the recently completed building was dedicated, with a Rev. Mathew from Detroit giving the dedica­ tory sermon. In the following April they began holding Sabbath School in addition to the morning worship service. This, of course, was the beginning of what we know today as Sunday School,” Sprague noted, “which was a relatively new i lea.” By August of that year the members also voted to purchase a new bell for the belfry. During the early 1870s the church did not do well financially, money was in short sup­ ply nationwide due to the depression of 1873. Because of this hardship, it was difficult to hire or keep a pastor and First Baptist didn't have one for two years. Interestingly, each year the congregation voted on whether or not LOCATED: 123 Scribner, Delton, Michigan. DIRECTIONS: From the main 4 comers to Delton take Orchard Road East to Scribner then right to WED., SEPT. 3RD AT 6:00 P.M. Here is your opportunity to purchase an almost completely redone 2.000 square loot home within the village limits ol Delton. Recent improvements include new grey siding, new esphaft shingle roof, new Simonton windows throughout, new natural gas fired furnace, new interior and exterior doors, rewired electrical and acme new drywall. AH the home needs is some finishing cosmetic features to make It complete. TERMS: $5,000 deposit the day of sale with the balance due at closing to be within 45 days from auction dale. Possession at closing. A10% buyers premium will be added to lhe final bid price to calculate the sales price. OPMW HOUSE DMTKS: Wed. August 2Oth and wad. August 27th from 5-8:30P.M. or m ntmintatniienf wft*> oocttanooro. Belcher, Dingman, Spaulding 1; W f F-= parsonage was of the church on blocks north Street This served as the home for until 1974, when it was sold and a new parsonage was purchased on Fawn Avenue south of town. It should also be noted that Pastor Conley and his son. Rev. Cary Conley, are the only father and son combination to serve as pastors of First Baptist Church. After Pastor Conley left the turnover of pastors continued, and in J¥««ber of 18% Pastt^i Robertson died suddenly, after leading' Aechurch for donated by I. N. Keeler and CJ. Hill. In 1866, the name of the church was changed to First Baptist Church of Middleville and lhe membership had grown from the original nine people to forty-five members. By 1867 the new church building on the comer of E. Main Street and Grand Rapids Street was completed at a cost of $4,000. all of which had been pledged before REAL ESTATE AUCTION 3 \ to retain the pastor. “Il is quite evident that there was no such thing as tenure or job security for the clergy in the 1800s,” Sprague said. Pastor C. E. Conley accepted the pastorate in 1874, and was known for his successful revival services. His salary was $500 a year, and during his pastorate the membership grew to more than 90 people, and in 1876, the first • Auctioneers • 14998 U.S. 27 North. Marshall, Ml 49068 Phone 888-8106711 or FAX 269-7814500 ______ web site: www.bdsauctions.com "Take Action — Sell at Auction" • Edward BoAchor • Brant Betaher • Harold Oingmon - Larry Speaking • Kevin BoAchor only a year. He was buried on Christinas Day. In 1890, a baptistery was put in the church, but apparently it was more of an inconven­ ience than a help, due to the fact that it look a bucket brigade stretched from a pump across the street to fill it, so it still seemed much sim­ pler tn go to the river ora neaxby Lake frr bap­ tism. Rev. W. A. Biss and Rev. J. 0. Dean added some stability to the church when they each served back to back four-ycar terms of suc­ cessful ministry between 1895 and 190.3, its 50th anniversary, the membership had dropped to around 80 people. The loss of members was due to the closing of the Keeler Brass Co., which bad moved to Grand Rapids. That year the church held a celebra­ tion with Pastor J. 0. Dean reading a short his­ tory of the church and former Pastor C. E. Conley preaching the sermon. A poem titled The Old Church Bell," written by church member Wilbam R. Harper, was read to the congregation. For the next 50 years several pastors filled the pulpit at the First Baptist Church, with the membership fluctuating between 50 and 120. The church showed a marked inc.'ease under the ministry of Rev. Fay Demarest The 100th anniversary of the church was celebrated in 1953 under the pastorate of Rev. Robert Feltz, who was forced to resign the following year due to ill health. At this time. Rev. Mark Mitchell served as interim pastor for six months. In 1955, Rev. Lloyd Sanders became the full-time pastor. In 1967, under the new pastor. Rev. Jerry Foster, land was purchased on M-37 and Finkbeiner Road. In March of 1968, bonds were sold for the pur­ pose of building a new church. The building was dedicated on Oct. 5, 1969. In dial same year a record attendance of 350 in Sunday School was reached. Under the leadership of Rev. Wes Smith, another building project for an educational v'ing was completed in 1978. This new addi­ tion was used for a short time as a satellite school for the Grand Rapids Baptist Academy. The need for a new sanctuary became evi­ dent in 1996 due to overcrowding. The dedi­ cation of this new building was held in June 997 under lhe guidance of Rev. Bruce N. Stewart. The church's last building project was the Willis Recreation Center, completed in 2001. This is a gift from the Willis family in mem­ ory of their six children, who died in a car fire. This facility is being used for the youth program and is an outreach to the teens of the Middleville area. Middleville Baptist has had 36 pastors. The present minister. Rev. Bruce N. Stewart, has been the longest serving, completing 17 years. There have been five building projects The church now supports 35 missionaries, both in U.S. and foreign countries. �Thn Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7. 2003 — Page 13 Smart diet choices can help prevent diabetes Accident at Green and Cook injures 3 A southbound car on Cook Road failed to stop at a stop sign at West Green Street and struck a westbound vehicle on Green last Friday afternoon Two occupants in one car and a driver of the second car were taken to Pennock Hospital for minor injuries, Hastings Police said. Names have not been released. The accident remains under investigation (Photo by Cathy Rueter) Olives can a) make meJs more delicious, b) be a healthy part of a weight loss diet, c) “olive” lhe above. The answer is "c” and that’s important health information because losing weight may help reduce a person’s risk of type 2 dia­ betes. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says type 2 diabetes affects 17 million Americans - a figure that’s tripled in the last 30 years. Here are some smart diet choices that may help you reduce weight and your risk of dia­ betes: • Use healthy types of dietary- fats, such as monoun saturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids. • Avoid excessive saturated and hydro­ genated fatty acids. • Eat more whole grains, beans and legumes and less refined carbohydrates. • Develop meals that are moderate in calo­ • NOTICE • NOTICE OF HERBICIDE APPLICATION The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 12,2003, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Daltons me., its main office as 936 Little Eagle Dr., Warsaw, IN 46580. has been contracted by the Barry County Road Commission to perform chemi-al brush control maintenance services along roadsides throughout the county. In doing so, they win be applying DuPont •Escort" and Down Tordon K" during the month of September. Additional information may be requested by contacting the Lex Dalton at 574.267.7511. reeacM fAMILYi 0511^0 NEW STORE OPENING We need experienced people to prepare our new store. Sales, cashier and stock postions available Apply In person on: Fri., Aug. 15th, 2003, between 9 a.m & 5 p.m at FAMILY DOLLAR STORES 4660 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. Ml 4S333 EOE-MIRWD Busy family practice office lookng for full time (4 days per week) medical assis­ tant/nurse, excellent benefits. Please send resume to: If you have retail management experience, we would like to talk to you about our store manager training pro­ gram Or e-mail your resume to: employment@FamilyDollar.com <-J<> TYDEN PARK MEDICAL ASSISTANT/NURSE WANTED • Ad #148 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058 SATURDAY AUG. 23rd ries and appropriate in portion sizes to main­ tain or reduce weight in a healthy manner. Here’s a mouthwatering example of how California black ripe olives can add healthy flavor. The recipe is suitable for diabetics: Grilled Chicken, Fennel & Ripe Olive Skewers 1/3 c. olive oil 1/3 c. lemon juice 1/3 c. chopped oregano 1 /4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 fennel bulb, wedged and blanched in boil­ ing water 1 1/2 c. Yukon gold potatoes quartered and blanched 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 1/3 c. California Ripe Olives, whole drained 1 c. nonfat, plain yogurt 1 tsp. lemon zest 1 tbsp, chopped chives bamboo skewers In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil. lemon juice, oregano, salt and 1/4 tea­ spoon pepper. Add next 4 ingredients and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Set aside 36 California Ripe Olives. Place remaining olives in bowl of food processor, add yogurt, lemon zest and remaining pepper and pulse until combined. Stir in chives, cover and refrigerate. Soak skewers in water 15 minutes. Make kebabs by threading skew­ ers with olives, chicken, fennel, onion, potato, repeating to fill skewer. Grill over mediumhigh heat for 3-5 minutes per side. Serve with yogurt olive dipping sauce. Makes 6 servings. 2 skewers per serving. For more information visit wyw.cdQiivc.Qrg, LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of ESTHER D LEWIS, deceased TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Esther D. Lewis, who lived at 3249 McKibben Road. Delton. Michigan died 12/06/2002 Cred-tors of the decedent are notified that all ciauTis against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Debra Kay Cornett, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of pub­ lication of this notice. 06/05/2003 ROBERT L BYINGTON (P27821) 222 WEST APPLE STREET HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (289) 945-9557 Debra Kay Cornett 7419 Woodschool Road Freeport. Michigan 49325 (269) 785-3006 THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COt 1 F CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTABiED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE iflUTAHYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas E. Muca and Julie A Muco. hueband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated June 18.1999 and recorded July 14. 1999 in Uber 1032. Page 513, Barry County Records There is claimed to bo due on such mortgage the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven and 57/100 Dollars ($221,197.57) including interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on September 12,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 48 -Sunrise Shores No. T as recorded m Liber 5. Page 98 of Plats. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution wtth the borrower. Dated: August 14,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 200.0684 Pub: 8/14- V11 Notice of Mortgage Forecioeure Sale THIS ARM 1$ A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WB L BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by George Repiogie and Jessica A. Reptogte, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2001, and recorded on June 11. 2001 in Uber 1061272 on Page 1-14 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT AND 94/100 dollars ($68,858.94), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of tne mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 160 p.m., on September 4, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1. Block of H J KenfieW Addition to the City, formally Village of Hastings, according to the plat thereof as recorded tn Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 9. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated : July 31. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200323697 T*am X FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt cottoctor attempting to coitect a debt. Any intormation obtained will be used for tfws purpose If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number tested betaw. MORTGAGE SALE - Deteutt has been nude in tie condtttons of a certain mortgage made by: Robert F. Ptoagar, Jr, A Single Men to Amoriqueet Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 7. 2002 and recorded February 26. 2002 Document No. 1075527 Barry County Records. MtoMgan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the turn of Eighty-Seven Thousand Fhre Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars and Thirty­ Eight Cants (687,553.38) Including Interest 10% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is here­ by given that said mortgage will be Iorectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue. «the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1 noPM nn Thursday Avgust 21 - ?<XO Said premises are situated In City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3, Block 10. KJ. Kanttsids addftton to the City, tormrty Vtflage of Healings. Barry County, Mtohigan according to the Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 6003241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: July 15, 2003 AmenoMKKJAxioafi&XamDany Mortgagee Attorneys: Potesovo 4 Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequtndre Rd Ste 610 Wr Bferang Heqhte. Ml A6310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 127 Our Rte No: 03-15643 PLEASE£ONIACTOUROFHCEATTHENUMDUTY. Default has been made to the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Barbara J. Kerns, a single woman, to Delta Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 17. 2000 and recorded March 21. 2000 to document number 1042281, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA, as Trustee for Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1 c/o Ocwen Federal Bank FSB. as Servicing Agent by assignment April 03. 2001. Recorded date July 7, 2001, Document #1063940 submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed Io be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nme and 64/100 Dollars ($81,889.64) including interest at the rate of 9.09% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue a: the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO pjn. on August Zl, 2003. The premises are located to' the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land to the Southeast Quarter of section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a given point designated by a stake driven to the Northeast comer of a small triangular piece of land containing the frame cottage and out building occupied tor many years by David Boniface and Fanny Boniface, thence Northwest 184 feet io comer point. Being the Northwest comer al the trian­ gular piece of land, thence South 225 feet along the boundary fine fence, between Robert Kelley and this described property to highway, thence Northeast 200 feet along highway in front of house and lot to place of beginning, this forming a triangular piece of ground approximately 1/2 acre, more of less, Orangeville Township, Barry County. Michigan, being more accu­ rately described by survey as follows’ Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest Quarter of sec­ tion 31. Town 2 North. Range 10 west, thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest quarter 790.67 teet to the Centeritoe of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description, thence Ncrth 45 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds East on the center­ line of Manto Road 207 77 feet, thence North 66 oegrees 00 minutes 24 seconds west 172.91 teet to the North and South 1IB fine al Northwest quarter, thence South 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds East on said 1/8 line 215.96 teet to the place of beginning Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest quarter of section 31. Town 2 North. Range 10 west, thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 sec­ onds West on the North and South 1/8 line Northwest quarter 790.67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description thence continuing North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on said North and South 1/8 line 215.90 feet, thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds west 17.09 feet, thence South 35 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds West 140.05 feet, thence South 44 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds East 152.32 teet to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned to accordance wtth MCLA §600.3241 e. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution wtth the borrower. Dated July 17,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A . as Trustee for Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No 189 2895 Pub: 7/17 - 8/14 �Page 14 — Thursday, August 7.2003 — The Hastings Banner Secretary of State selects new statewide voting system Secretary of State Terri Land has announced that Michigan is adopting an opti­ cal scan voting system that injects muchneeded convenience and consistency into the election process. This progressive system lets precincts Jo away with outmoded voting methods such a punch cards, paper ballots and lever machines. The result is a uniform voting experience for all state residents and greater ease for election workers. “This statewide standard will bridge the NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission,1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, until 10:00 AM., Tuesday, August 26, 2003, for the pur­ chase of the following: 1. (1) - 3/4 Ton 4 WO Diesel Crew Cab Pick­ Dm* [Slow Down? [Slow Timos? Inot here WE VE GOT FREIGHT Teams, Teams,Teams We need Teams for the long haul. Up 2. (2) - 2004 F550 4 WD Regular Cab & Chassis Specifications arid additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address. . BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES AUG 15 - TEAM CARD SET NIGHT AUG 16 - FUJI FILM PHOTO DAY -Bring your Cmn! AUG 29 - BABE RUTH “BOBBLE HEAD" NIGHT AUG 30 - RREWORKS-AREWORKS-RREWORKS See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium ssssl HODGE OOtOfiTOAOtfiMEGLOfiUHE-SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage executed on June 19.2000. by Roger E. RevrJe and Stxann Reverie, husband and wife. as Mortgegore, to Mafoetreet Savings Bank. FSB, as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Mtohigan on Juno 20- 2000, as Document No. 1045764 (the ■Mortgage’), and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an jndetotedney. y defined by toe Mortgage, due anrftt^HWWWftunt of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Four and 52/100 Dollars (*119,234.52). as of me oaie trws notice, inciuoing pr.nopal ano tnterest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been institut­ ed to recover too debt, or any part of too debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. September 4. 2003, at 1.-00 o'clock in the after­ noon. at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Mosungs, Mcntgan. ma. oetng tne place ot nototng the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there wM bo offered tor sale and onto to toe highest bidder, al pubic sale, tor the purpose of satisfying toe unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together wtth legal coots and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgage as to4ows’ A PARCEL OF LAND N THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 19’ 49* EAST. 1321.2$ FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 57' 47" WEST 673.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33 TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 5747 WEST. 220.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02-13* WEST. 231.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 57 47. EAST 220.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 02' 13" EAST. 231.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER Wi TH AND SUBJECT TO A PR IVATE EASEMENT APPURTENANT THERETO FOR INGRESS. EGRESS. AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES FOR BUTTERFl Y LANE. DESCRIBED SEPARATELY DESCRIPTION OF BUTTERFLY LANE: A STRIP OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1 /4 OF SECTION 33; TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. F3 FEET WIDE. 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CEN­ TERLINE DESCRIBED AS. COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 19' 49’ EAST. 132129 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 57 47 WEST 893.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33: THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02' 57 WEST, 231.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID CENTERLINE, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 57 47 EAST. 440.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHER­ LY 110.17 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 549 95. THE CENTRAL ANGLE OF WHICH IS 11 DEGREES 28' 41’ AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 04 DEGREES 46' 34’ WEST. 109.99 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING NORTHER­ LY 110.17 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 549.95 FEET. THE CENTRAL ANGLE OF WHICH IS 11 DEGREES 28' 41". AND CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 04 DEGREES 46 34’ WEST. 109.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 57 47 EAST, 231 OU FEET TO THE NORTH UHE OF SAID SECTION AND THE END OF SAID CEN­ TERLINE. Commonly known as Lot C Butterfly Lane, MiddtevHe. Michigan Mortgagee has taken steps to have the property described herein determined to be abandoned pur­ suant to MCLA 600.3241 Therefore, the length of the redemption period wH be thirty (30) days from toe date of toe sate. Dated: August 7.2003 Mamstreet Savings Bank. FSB By. Lori L Purkey. Eeq. Milter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone, P.L C. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 technology gap that hinders Michigan's elec­ tion process." said Land, who is the state’s chief election officer. “Bringing every precinct on line with optical scan technology enhances the experience for voters and elec­ tion workers alike. We’re ushering in a new and exciting era of voting in Michigan. This upgrade paves lhe way for further improve­ ments thai will make our process more con­ temporary. efficient, accurate and conven­ ient.” The state will pay for the equipment through its anticipated share of federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) funds. More than 65 percent of Michigan’s 5,305 precincts already employ optical scan sys­ tems. The remaining 1.829 precincts will adopt the method. Optical scan is one of five different voting methods used throughout the United States. All currently are used in Michigan, some­ times within the same county. Therefore, vot­ ument created by the voter. • The ability for precincts to erect addition­ al voting stations with little notice to accom­ modate unanticipated voter traffic. The Department of Slate will seek bids from qualified equipment vendors later this month Qualified vendors arc expected to be identified by November. All jurisdictions in each county must use the same equipment. As a group, the county, city and township clerks will determine the vendor for their county. The vendor must be selected from the state’s list of qualified sup­ pliers. Jurisdictions now using central county Your Personalized Freight Brokerage ers moving to a new jurisdiction are often forced to learn a new system. With optical scan, voters indicate their bal­ lot choices on a paper form by marking the designated areas with a pen or pencil. Michigan will employ "precinct-based" tabulation technology, in which voters remove the ballot from its “secrecy sleeve’’ and feed it into the tabulator. This machine optically scans the ballot and electronically records the votes in its memory. The paper ballot u 'hen channeled into a storage bin where h remains until the polls close. Advantages of the system include: • Providing voters with a ballot that can be reviewed before it is cast. • An effective way to protect voters against ballot spoilage. . • The faster compilation and reporting of election results. • More effective voter education as only one system is involved. • Consistency between absentee ballots and ballots issued at the polls. • Conducting recounts from a tangible doc­ • • • • • All 48 States Vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East Coast - West Coast call Toll area: 866-795-7820 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission wfl conduct a puttee hearing tor the following Special Use Permits: Case Number SP-12-2003 Shewn Bonner. Location: 5801 E. M-79 Hwy., in Section 31 of CaettetonTwp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit tor a permanent sawmill operation in lhe AR & NRM zoo­ Case Number SP-13-2003 - Shown Benner. Location: East M-79 Hwy., in Section 31 of CaettetonTwp. Purpose: Requesting a specte1 use permit tor a permanent sawmM operation in the AR zoning dis­ trict. Meeting Date: August 25, 2003. Time: 7:00 pjn. Place: Community Room in the Courts A Law Building at 206 West Court St. Hastings, Michigan. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties wffl bo conploted by too Pfenning Commission members before too day of the hearing. Interacted persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbaffy or in writing wN be giventhoopportunltytobohoardattheabovomen- ttoned time and piece. Any written response may be maffed to toe address listed below or taxed to (289) 948-4820 The special use appicteton(8) is/are available tor pubic inspection at toe Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49068 during toe hours of 8 ajn. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 pjn.), Monday thru Friday. Please cal the Planning Office at (269) 945­ 1290 for further information. The County of Barry wiM provide necessary auxBtary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als befog considered al toe meeting to Individuate with disabilities at the moetlngtoaaring upon ten (10 days tofce to the County of Barry. individuals with disabYrties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the foltowing: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49063, (269) 945-1284. DebbieS. Smith. Barry County Cterk punch-card systems, lever machines or paper ballots will be the first to receive optical scan equipment. The state's goal is to give these jurisdictions the ability to have this technolo­ gy ready for use by the August and November 2004 statewide elections if they choose. Land selected the optical scan system after carefully considering the extensive research of state election experts and input from the Advisory Committee. Public Act 91 of 2002 requires the acquisition of a uniform voting method once federal funds are made available and appropriated by the Legislature. The funds were appropriated under Public Act 39 of 2003. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 www.hastlngscltybank.com Hastings -150 W. Court St. - (269) 945-2401 Middleville - 435 Arlington St. - (269) 795-3338 Bellevue - 111 E. Capital Ave. - (269) 763-9418 & Nashville - 310 N. Main St. - (517) 852-0790 Caledonia - 9265 Cherry Valley - (616) 891-0010 Wayland - 156 W. Superior - (269) 792-6201 RM fe^THE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM^ BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE Invites the Hastings Community to a CITY OF HASTINGS Retirement Open House Notice is nareoy given mat me Hastings rianrwng Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. September 2, 2003, at 730 pjn. In toe Hastings Cffy Hal Council Chambers. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan. The purpose ot toe Pubic HMring te tor toe Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determinatton for Carl and Loretta Schoessel Sunday, August 24, 2003 3.-00 - 5:00 p.m. Hastings Middle School Multi-purpose Room on an Amendment to Section 90-127 of toe City of Hastings Code of Ordinances to aAow City Staff to review and Please join the Board of Education in honoring Carl and Loretta for their many years of service to our community. approve site plans tor toe expansions of buikffngs which do not result in the need tor more parking and to clarify b«oee projects requiring site plan review by the Planning Commissfon. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING YMCA of Barry County YTeen Center Director W’e build strong kids, strong jamilies, strong communities. r | j The YMCA of Barry County is seeking a highly motivated, organized, self-starter, who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of teenagers. The Teen Center Director would supervise the operations of the YMCA Teen Center at the Hastings Area School System Community Education and Recreation Center. Areas of work would include the development of a “Teen Council”, “Leader’s Club", “Youth in Government”, “Counselor in Training Program", “Intramurals", “Summer Trips”, and the supervision of the “Teen Drop in Center”. Summer responsibilities would be split between the supervision of the summer playgrounds, summer camp, and/or the “Drop in Center”. Candidates should have a college degree or demonstrated experience working and supervising Teens. This is a full-time, year-round position with the YMCA of Barry County and includes a benefit package which includes health/dental insurance, retirement, and vacation. Those interested should send their resume and 3 letters of reference to the YMCA (attention Dave Storms), P.O. Box 252, Hastings, Mich, by AugUSt 25th. oaac. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRIMWYW11TOWNSW BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Pubic Hearing wfll be held by the PraMevSe Township Planning Commission on August 20,2003, at 70) P.M. at the Prartevffle Township Hal, 10115 S. Nome Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the tem(s) to be considered at this Pubic Hearing include, in brief, the foiowing: 1. ) Site Plan review fifed by Dan Denov- Agent tor the Girl Scouts of Glowing Embers Counci, 1011 W. Mapte Street. Kalamazoo. Ml 49006. The Giri Scouts of Glowing Embers are requesting a site plan review tor their property known as Camp Merrie Woode, located at 12584 Burchett Rd-. Plainwell. Ml 49080. Parcel 408-012-017-002, 06-012-017-021 and 08-012-017-010 (containing approximately 217 acres) Camp Meme Woode is proposing the adoption of a new site plan, which ww tnciuoe tne Knowing. a. ) The applicant wishes to construct a 2(7x30^12* high pavilion pote-buildtog type structure which will include a storage area, on said property. b. ) The eppicant wishes to construct a 20*x40*x12* high cabin, which includes a 10' slab for a porch, on said property. c. ) The applicant wishes to lay a handcapped accessible pathway, 4* wide and approximately 660* in length, along the shoreline of Warner Lake, on said property. The Property in question is zoned (P-2) Semi-public land (non-profit or quasi-pubic organizations of a rekgious.charitabto, or educational nature.) 2. ) Such other end further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission tor this meeting. AN interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit appiicatxxis at the address betow. Praktevile Township will provide neoessary auxilary aids and servicos such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with daabiittes requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the PrairievWe Township Cleric r rat nevi lie lownsntp r tanning uomniiswon 08624102 ________________________________ Mwk Potter, Towrwhtp Supvrvlvor �The Hasti.Kjs Banner — Thursday, August 7 2003 — P*o* 15 Delton remembers founders at weekend festival As time drew near to the parade, seats were more difficult to find. The Delton Kellogg High School band provided a hometown ambiance to the crowd. Some people simply coukin t leave without having some fair food. Even grown-up's have their own ‘power wheels. Whether you were a striving cowboy or just wanted a little fun. the mechanical bull tossed either option around. L-'k At the Delton Founders Weekend, passing down family traditions is a must. This frog's diet! ^changed from flies to golf­ balls. A slightly slower moving race car. The 30th annual Delton Founders Weekend took place Friday and Saturday, giving many families the opportunity for weekend fun. Madeline and Ryerson Louden, grand marshals, presided over the festivities. While rain accompanied the event for parts of both Friday and Saturday, the community spipt was never dampened. Children’s games and rides, the arts and crafts fair, waterball, and of course the parade kept a well attended crowd entertained. Photos by Erika Simpson Miss Delton and her court had some waterball fun after the parade. �Page 16 — Thursday. August 7. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Mothers group warns parents with college-age children to vaccinate against meningitis on campus (NAPSAJ-Five mothers from across the U.S. are fighting back against a deadly infec­ tious disease that hits college students. They want to make sure other parents don’t suffer the same tragedy by making sure their kids get vaccinated before heading to campus. Each of the moms lost a child, or has a daughter or son living with permanent dis­ abilities as a result of meningococcal menin­ gitis, a potentially deadly bacterial infection that struck their children while they were away at college. Three of the five mothers had children who died from this deadly campus killer. The other two stood by helplessly watching their chil­ dren go through multiple amputations of their arms and legs to save their lives. Before meningococcal meningitis touched their families, these mothers knew little or nothing about the disease or that college stu­ dents are at greater rLk. They also didn't know »hc number of col­ lege-age cases has increased since the early 1990s. They had no idea how contagious the dis­ ease is and that early symptoms mimic the flu-so much so that doctors often misdiagnose the disease as the flu and send students back to the dorm. The mothers were also unaware that stu­ dents who survive meningitis can be left with permanent brain damage, hearing loss, or limb amputations, or that the deadly bacteria kills up to 15 percent of people who get it. Most painful of all, they didn’t know immunization was available that could have protected their children from getting meningococcal meningitis. These five mothers have united with the National Meningitis Association (NMA) to form the “Moms on Meningitis" (M.O.M.s), a new public awareness program. They hope to arm other parents of college-age children with the facts about this dangerous disease. Their message is "Don’t Wait. Vaccinate.” Vaccination is highly effective against the most common strains of the disease and has minimal side effects, mostly soreness from the shot or mild fever. Immunization lasts three to five years-the length of time most students are away at college. (The vaccine is not advised for pregnant women and people with certain medical conditions.) College students are at special risk because lifestyle* common in this age group are linked with meningococcal meningitis and have been known to compromise the immune sys­ tem: communal living (group houses and dor­ mitories), bars and clubs, smoking and expo­ sure to tobacco smoke, irregular sleep habits, and lhe sharing of beverages, utensils, lip balm, etc. To learn more about meningococcal menin­ gitis and immunization, visit the National Meningitis Association web site at www.nmaus.org. The same site also offers more information about the M.O.M.s mem­ bers and their stories. Sunscreens: what everyone should know (NAPSA>-As people pack their bags and head outdoors, many don’t realize that sun­ screens contain a diverse group of ingredients which affect the protection, therefore they should read the label before choosing. According to one survey, 40 percent of Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ABOVE GROUND POOL complete with solar cover 4c filter, $250. (616)765-3688 WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies & Lotus, Aquat­ ic plants, Goldfish & Koi, lin­ ers, pumps filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kala­ mazoo, Caledon?? (616)698­ 1030. Open Mou.-Fri., 9am530pm; SaL, 9am-2pm. LICENSED DAY CARE NOW HAS OPENINGS: Li­ censed for 18 years, 24 years experience, and grandmoth­ er of three HSS' openings lo­ cated near Central School, large fenced-in back yard, FT/PT, FIA welcome, CPR/First Aid Training, meals/snacks provided, low rates. Call (269)948-2809 or (269)838-7494. License 9 DF080024538. MOVING SALE: August 14th-16th, 9am-4pm, 101 W. Colfax St., between N. Broadway and Michigan. Back to school clothes, plen­ ty of things for the college dorm, many kitchen items and computer parts and much more. , \ultHiitHi\e 1994 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT: automatic, 6 cylin­ der, 4.0 liter, 4X4, power steering am/fm/cd, Yakima roof rack, lift kit toe hitch, 132,000 miles. S2.300 (269)948-8744 '67 FORD: rebuilt engine with approximately 10,000 miles. Runs well, dependa­ ble. $3,000 (269)948-8970 '85 CAMARO $800 need motor dropped in, has ev­ erything ready to go. (269)948-2094 I W Kt Hl 2BD TRAILER FOR RENT: Gun Lake access. $650 a month, $650 deposit. No pets, need references. (269)795-4332 CAR FOR SALE: 2000 Cava­ lier, air, power steering, new brakes, 53,000 miles, custom stereo, excellent mainte­ nance, blue book $8,740, ask­ ing $8350 obo. (269)945-9306 RURAL TJC SCHOOL 3bd., 2 car garage, work­ shop. (269)367-4121 FOR SALE: 2000 Dodge Da­ kota Sport, p/s, p/b, air, cruise, tilt AM /FM/ stereo /CD player, very low mileage, asking $8,500 obo, must sell as soon as possible; 1971 TR-6 Tri­ umph, $3,500 obo, call (269)945-3705 and 'eave mes­ sage. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Al the front counter. 2000 BANK REPO: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath, extra clean, $33,000 owed. Payments as low as $299 a month. Call to­ day, Meadowstone Homes, (269)948-2387 HUGE MUTI-FAMILY BARN SALE: August 14th & 15th 8-4. Kids, twins, adult clothing, toys, bikes, furni­ ture lots of other stuff. 1950 E. State Rd., Hastings. HOMES ON LAND: Mead­ owstone homes is now offer­ ing new k used homes on land. Payments as low as $399 a month to qualified buyers. All credit applica­ tions accepted. Call today to qualify, (269)948-2387. COZY 2BD., FURNISHED Lakefront home on Gun Lake. September thru May. $525 a month plus utilities and deposit, no pets. (517)694-6424 Mobile Homex LIQUIDATION SALE: new 2001/2002 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! 1 left! (269)948-2387, Meadow­ stone Homes. MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes at cost. Save thousands, lyr. free lot rent to qualified buyers. Located inside the Meadow Stone mobile home park. Meadow Stone Homes, behind Seif Chevrolet. (269)948-2387 H-nuichobi LESS THAN 1YR. OLD, CUSTOM DESIGNED, OVERSIZED FLORAL LOVE SEAT, BOTH SIDES RECLINE, $1,200. (269)946­ 7921 15 <1 till'd TODDLER BEDS: with or without mattress. (616)374­ 1168 / in in 1971 CHEVROLET C-50 with 12ft contractor dump, $1,200 obo (616)765-3688 FROM THE FAMILY OF Elaine Wellfare: We would like to thank family and friends for all the prayers and support. Thank you to Dr. Wildren for being a long time physician and friend. Pennock Hospital nurses in l.CU. and 3rd floor for the compassionate care they gave. Thank you to Tendercare for making the last few days very comfortable for aU of us. Thanks to Pastor Anton for the memorable service and to Fred Jacobs for add­ ing a special touch of music. Special thanks to Jan Warner, Patti Jacobs and Connie Watson for the many visits to the hospital, meals and especially for the wonderful luncheon after tite service. The many acts of kindness will not be forgotten. Sincerely, Don Wellfare Vicki Cl a rev. Sue Allerding & families. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE: professional carpet & upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa & Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat (616)374-3035. ’ lx ( III I xlah CROOKED LAKE, DEL­ TON. 5 bedroom contempo­ rary, fireplace, 100ft. of san­ dy beach, 2 lots, finished basement with 2nd kitchen. For sale by owner. $285,000, call (269)388-3462 HOUSE FOR SALE! Enjoy country living at its best! Pri­ vate, serene, yet close to Hastings on a paved road. 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 3/4 bath, and 2 1/2 bathrooms, large kitchen, home office, formal dining room, walk­ out basement, finished base­ ment, two car heated garage, large pole bam with security system, large deck, central air/high-efficiency furnace, whole house fan/triple pane windows, security system, appliances included, 5 acresabout half wooded, mature pine trees, Maple trees and Apple trees, children's wood play set, new roof. Priced to sell at $189,900 this won't last long! Appointments on­ ly, (269)945-2941. Rt < n (ilion 19FT 1985 FIB ERG LASS pontoon style boat w/ trailer & 1996 40hp Mercury Force motor. New top & seats, $1,950 obo. Moving, must sell! (269)758-3370 after 3pm. MOTORHOME: 1973 LIFE­ TIME Internal, 413 Chrysler eng., new w.h, newer roof air, frig., $2,500. (269)623­ 8362 consumers find over-the-counter drug labels difficult to read. Following are common phrases you might find on a bottle of sun­ screen: • Broad Spectrum Protection: The U.S. government classified broad spectrum UV light as a known human carcinogen. Sunscreens containing both UVB/ UVA filters offer the most coverage against both types of rays. Combined with antioxidants such as vitamins E and C (STAY-C(r) 50), you can achieve enhanced skin protection against UVinduced free radical damage, which acceler­ ates the aging process. • All Day Protection: There is no such thing as sunscreen that provides all day pro­ tection. Reapply sunscreen every 11/2 hours. • SPF: Always wear products with SPF of at least 15. Also, be aware that SPF indicates the protection against UVB or burn­ ing rays and not UVA rays that cause prema­ ture skin aging. Look for products that say “Broad Spectrum Protection” to safeguard against both types of UV rays. • Water-resistant. Very Water-resist­ ant: No sunscreen is completely water-resist­ ant or very water-resistant. Water-resistant sunscreens protect skin after 40 minutes of water exposure and very water-resistant sun­ screens protect skin after 80 minutes of water exposure. It also helps to understand the ingredients in sunscreens and how they protect you: • Parsol(r) 1789. also known as avobenzone, is a unique UVA filler which protects against the widest range of the UVA spectrum. Parsol 1789 is a UVA absorber, which means it intercepts dangerous UVA rays before they penetrate the skin. • Parsol(r) MCX, widely known as Octinoxate, Octyl Methoxycinnamate and Ethyhexyl Methoxycinnamate, is one of the most commonly used UVB filters. It works to block UVB rays that cause sunbum and pre­ mature aging. • Vitamins C (Ascorbic Acid, STAY-C 50) and E (Tocopherol and derivatives) are antioxidants which when combined with UVB/UVA absorbers, enhance skin protec­ tion from UV rays. Understanding how to protect yourself from the sun is the only way to prevent pre­ mature skin aging and possibly skin cancer. Teen apprehended for stealing car HASTINGS — While attending an evening church service last Wednesday. Aug. 6, a woman’s vehicle was stolen from the parking lot located in lhe 1300 block of South Hanover Street. The victim told Hastings police that her 15-year-old niece, who had taken the car previ­ ously without permission, also was missing. Minutes later, the car was discovered by officer Cliff Brown in the 400 block of west Mill Street with the unlicensed teen at the wheel, police said. The youth was transported to a juvenile detention center in Allegan County. Woman arrested for domestic violence HASTINGS — A 35-year-old Hastings woman was arrested for domestic violence after Hastings police officers responded a second time to a disturbance in the 200 block of east Mill Street Friday, Aug. 8. Ann Marie Graham was taken into custody after allegedly choking a 32-year-old man and tearing a phone from the wall when he attempted to call police, officers said. A preliminary exam is scheduled for Aug. 20 Local man held In domestic violence HASTINGS — A 36-year-old man was arrested for domestic violence last Friday morn­ ing, Aug. 8, in the 600 block of east Bond Street The assault is Charles Champion’s second offense, the Hastings Police Department said. The victim’s children went to a neighbor's house for assistance and the police were called. The 29-year-old victim suffered minor injuries to her elbow and scalp from being pulled around the home by her hair, police said. Champion was lodged at the Barry County Jail. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and is scheduled for a pre-trial Aug. 26. Two vehicles broken Into on West Green HASTINGS — Officer Clifford Morse from the Hastings Police Department responded to two complaints of larceny from a vehicle Thursday, Aug. 7, both located on West Green Street. When the first complainant entered his 1989 Eagle Summit at 10 a.m., he observed the driver’s door ajar. He found pieces of trim and the dash panel loose. Attempts to remove the stereo were unsuccessful. However, a stereo and two packs of cigarettes were stolen during the night from a 2001 Dodge Ram. Tools and other items in the truck were not taken. Both vehicles were unlocked. Items stolen from truck In Hastings HASTINGS — A stereo, amplifier and speakers were stolen from qfbk P*riced in the 400 block of East Green Street, last Friday afternoon. Aug. 8. The window of the 1998 Chevrolet was damaged to gain entry, Hastings Police Department said. Many items of evidence including prints were taken at lhe scene. The case is under inves­ tigation. Veterinary supply truck overturns THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP — A hazardous materials team was called to investigate an overturned veterinary supply truck that spilled its contents on to the road last Thursday, Aug. 7. Various chemicals intermixed in the crash. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said. The truck rolled over because it swerved to miss a deer. The driver was westbound on Shaw Lake Road near Kiser Road when it crossed the center line, left the roadway and landed on the driver’s side of the vehicle, deputies said. Richard A. Lindsay. 48. of Charlotte, received minor injuries, they said. lie was driving for Michigan Veterinary Farm Supply from Vermontville. Deputies said a white powder and bleach chemicals mixed and, at the time, the danger of the combination was unknown. But hazardous materials were not found. Delton man held In domestic assault PRAIRIEVILLE — A 22-year-old Delton min was arrested for domestic assault July 14. He kicked his wife when she fell to the floor after he grabbed their baby out of her arms, said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. He then left the Notris Road house through the front door he broke down to gain entry. When the nun took the child to his truck, lhe victim got into the truck also. He sat on her and pushed her head as he backed out the driveway. She reached up and put the truck in park and threw the keys out the window. When lhe woman yelled to her sis­ ter to call 911. he fled on foot. Videotape shows burglars at South End Heritage Days enter r । ii^n set for Sept, 5 in Middleville The Friday evening entertainment for the Middleville Heritage Days on Sept. 5. takes place from 6-9:30 p.m. and is to be hosted by the 2003 Miss Barry County Miranda Covey. Entertainers scheduled for this year arc the groups In His Name. Bought and Paid For. the four part harmony of The Inspirations, the Gun Lake Church Choir and Band and con­ cluding with the contemporary band sounds of "Upside Down Larry.” The Heritage Days Committee will be sell­ ing popcorn, pop and water. Everyone should bring Lawn chairs. On Saturday, Sept. 6. the day begins with the 5K race walk, followed by a parade at 10 a.m. The tractor p*ill is scheduled for noon. This year there will be a waterball contest between area fire departments competing for a color television for their fire hall. Firefighters will also be competing in a pie eating contest this year. New this year is a petting zoo for younger children and laser tag for the older kids. In addition the committee has completed new games for the children’s area. A record number of people have registered for the car show. A horseshoe tournament. Knight Moves chess tournament, 3 on 3 basketball and food booths will make for a great Saturday. The Middleville Star contest performances will be held at the Middleville Reformed Church in the late afternoon. Spongers of this year’s events are Bill Seif Chevrolet-Buick of Hastings. Carveth Village of Middleville. Gavin Chevrolet-BuickPonthc-Ford-Mercury of Middleville and Dan Valley Excavating of Middleville. For more information about Heritage Days call Ray or Cheryl Peters at 795-4972 NASHVILLE — The South End Store was burglarized in the early momi._g hours of July 12. When the owner opened shop, he found a smashed window and a brick laying on the floor. A surveillance camera recorded the forced entry and theft, Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said. The tape showed a person enter the store after the window broke, walk behind a count­ er. take cigarettes and stoop down by the liquor shelves. Next, he opened the cooler doors and left through a window. Due to the poor quality of the tape, police were unable to see if more than one subject was involved. Deputies found pry marks on a door from a tire iron. * They have two 20-year-old suspects. Quad stolen from unlocked garage HOPE TOWNSHIP— A Yamaha 500 quad was stolen from a job site on Head Road July 29. The quad was stored in an unlocked garage. Police do not have any suspects. Vandal at golf course confesses RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Police have a confession for the July 20 vandalism of the Riverbend Goff Course on State Road, which cost more than $6,000 in damages. Barry County Sheriff's deputies toured the destruction in a golf cart. Sam Williams. 18. of Hastings admitted vandalizing the course over a three-night peri­ od using a cart to run over flags, yard arms and litter caddies, deputies said. He also ran into an A frame rain shelter, destroying one side, they said. A golf cart valued at $3,500 was found in Carter Lake. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7. 2003 — Page 17 Barry Conservation District annual meeting is tonight The Barry Conservation District will have its annual meeting and awards ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 14 at Mulberry Gardens in Nashville. The evening will begin with greetings and cocktails, followed by a buffet-style dinner Stabenow: Senate Passage of SCHIP Bill will allow Michigan to remain proactive on providing health coverage for children Senate will help Michigan support an expand­ ed version of SCHIP. which also provides health care coverage to low-income pregnant women and their unborn children." Stabenow said there are about 33,000 chil­ dren and about 5.000 pregnant women in Michigan who are receiving care through MIChild. "Michigan has been very proactive in working to ensure that children in the state arc provided medical coverage, either through MIChild or Medicaid.” Stabenow said. "I was pleased to be able to help Michigan keep its unexpected funds and continue to provide this essentia] health coverage." Legislation to help provide medical cover­ age for uninsured children, approved by ihe U.S. Senate prior to the August recess, will allow Michigan to keep and use approximate­ ly $48 million in unexpected funds that would otherwise have been distributed to other s’ates, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Ml) announced recently. "This program, known as the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) in federal legislation and as MIChild in Michigan, is important because it provides health coverage to children in low-income families who would otherwise be uninsured." Stabenow said. "Passage of this bill in the Share the moments Share the life. It DOES make a difference who processes your film. Capture the moments on film! 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Stabenow is coordinator of the Senate's Health Care Task Force, and has introduced legislation to help provide health coverage for individuals and families who have none. Stabenow has also worked to lower the cost of prescription drugs for all Americans. The SCHIP legislation has already passed the U.S. House and has been sent to the pres­ and dessert at 6:30. District Board Chairman Tom Guthrie will call the meeting to order at about 7:30. Following staff and financial reports, seven individuals and organizations from the Barry acreage undertaking in "How to Put Your Children Through College on Four Acres." The workshops take place al Mulberry Gardens and are sponsored by the area will be honored for their support of natu­ Potowatomi Resource and Development Council in conjunction with the Barry ral resource conservation. Prior to the evening's events will be Conservation District and Mulberry Fore Golf Course. "Finding Your Niche: Agricultural and Rural The workshops and annual meeting are Business Opportunities." a series of work­ open to everyone. The cost to attend is $15 per person. Reservations are recommended shops about how to capitalize on large or small acreage. These workshops will run from 1 to 5:45 p.m. and include "Agricultural and can be made by calling the Barry Conservation District at (269) 948-8056 innovations," with speaker Tom Guthrie of Michigan Integrated Food and Farming extension Systems (MIFFS). Farm's Mulberry Gardens is a new dining and con­ ference facility located at the Mulberry Fore Community Supported Agricultural Project" Golf Course, 955 N, Main (M-66), just north will be explained by farm owners Dale Hasenick and Jo Beachy. Keynote speaker of the Village of Nashville. Additionally, "White Yarrow 5, or by e-mailing joanne- bamard@>mi.nacdnet.org. Bill Larson will describe his family's small ident for his signature. Short Foreclosure Notice - Ben; County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN I ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (241) 539­ 7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Michael R. Keeler and Rebecca R Keeler, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration System. Inc., (*MERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns, Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee dated December 28. 2001, and recorded on January 9. 2002, in document 1072704, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE AND 96/100 DOLLARS ($105,989.96), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1OC o'clock p.m. on September 11, 2003. Said premises are situated In Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 4 North.; Range 8 West described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 30 distant South194.50 feet from the West 1/4 post thereof, thence East 571 feet more or less along the South Bne of lands conveyed and record­ ed in Liber 143 of deeds on Page 198 io the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 30; thence South 297 feet along said East line; thence West 571 feet more or less to the West line of Section 30; thence North 297 feet to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated: August 4. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc. ("MERS*) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns, Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Mortgage** PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 THIS BRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER f!FLOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made tn the condtttons of a mortgage made by Kris E. King, a single woman, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated March 8,2002 and recorded March 28.2002 in doc­ ument number 1077305. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due ^n such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Nine and 48/100 Dollars ($113,579.48) including Interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1DO p.m. on Osptembsr 4,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4, section 23, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Township of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan described as: Beginning at the North 1/4 comer of section: Thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds: thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West. 2641.42 teet along the East me of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of The West 1/2 of Northeast 1/4 of said section, Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418, in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date cf the sate. The toredosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: July 31, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Company, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Fite No. 214.0815 Pub: 7/31 - 8/28 Mottce Of Mof^gtyr Ffrtcloeure Bate THS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Neal F. EBoa and MicheMe EBiott, his wife (original mort­ gagors) to National City Mortgage Services Co.. Mortgagee, dated November 28,2001. and record­ ed on December 4, 2001 In Document# 1070728. Berry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 24/100 dollars ($94,770.24). inducing interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1XX) PM. on August 28. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Units 3 and 4, Guernsey Highlands, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Uber 636, on Page 502; and Firs: Amendment recorded to Uber 688, on Page 222; and Second Amendment recorded in Document No. 1002532. Together wtth rights in general common elements and In ImMod common elements as set forth In said Master Deed and described In Act 59 of tt ie Pubic Acte of 1978, as amended, Barry County Records The redemption period shal be 6 monto(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 24, 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 583-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File # 200323065 Team F (7/24H8/14) THIS FIRM IS ADEBI CDLLECTOR AHEMPTING TOCOLLECTADEBTJUiY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defau”. has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by John B Weddington, a single man and Donna B. Stamps, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 4, 1996. and recorded on April 17, 1996 in Uber 657 on Page 268 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the St Paul Federal Bank tor Saving, Assignee by an assignment dated August 11, 1998, which was recorded on July 25, 2002, in Instrument No. 1064371, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 72/100 dollars ($95,873.72). including Interest at 7.700% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiM be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m., on September 18. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 80 of Sunset Shores 92. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded as Uber 5 of Plats on Page 39. Also commencing on the Northeast comer of Section 10, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence North 89 degrees 49 min­ utes West along the North bne of said Section 10, a distance of 1776.13; thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 521.90 feet; to the true place of beginning; thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 200.00 feet; thence North 74 degrees 49 min­ utes West 200.00 feet to the Easterly line of Sunset Dr.; thence North 15 degrees 11 minutes East along said Easterly line 200.00 feet, thence South 74 degrees 49 minutes East 200.00 feet to the place of beginning. Bany County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sals, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: August 14. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Btngham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200221320 Team J (8/14-9/4) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen L Linn, a single person (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgage Company, successor by merger and name change to First ol America Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated October 3, Default has been made in the condtocns of a mort­ gage made by Diane L Rose, an unmarried woman, to First Alliance Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated Juno 26. 2000 and recorded July 6, 2000 to document number 1046373. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF EMC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2002-8. MORTGAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2002-Bby assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due or such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Eighty-Four and 69/100 Dollars ($109.064.69) including interest at the rate of 14.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will bo toredoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at puMc venue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pm. on September 4, 2003 The premises are located in the Townstep of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described es: Begrnng at a point on the South bne of section 33. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant North 89 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds West 1090.00 foot from the Southeast comer of section 33; thence continuing North 89 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds West 320.00 teet along said South bne; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 05 seconds East 332.00 teet parallel with the East line of the Southeast 1/4 of said section 33; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 36 seconds East 32C00 feet: thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 05 secoMs West 331.52 feet to the place of begonmg Subject to a private easement tor ingress and egress and utAbes over the West 66 feet thereof The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period snail bo 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys tiw property and there « a simultaneous resolution wtth the Dated July 31. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA­ TION AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF EMCMORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2002-B. MORT­ GAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2002-8 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 199 0302 Pub: 7/31 - 8/28 09523908 1997, and recorded on October 8, 1997 In Uber Document #1002567 in Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 70/100 doHais ($89,789.70) Including Interest at 6.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be toredoeed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at pubic venue, at toe Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1Du p.m., on September 18,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 24 of Beachwood, according to the recorded plat r>ereof. and that part ol Lot 27 of said Plat described as commencing at toe Southeast comer of said Lot 24; thence Easterly on a line to continuatton of toe bre between lot 24 and 25 of said plat a distance of 68 teet to West tins of driveway as now used; thence Northerly along the West said of said driveway 87 feet and 3 inches; thence Westerly on a continuation on the bne between Lots 23 and 24 of said plat a distance of 63 teet and 10 inches to the Northeast comer of said Lot 24; thence South to place of beginning. The described parcel subject to a 12 foot roadway of! toe Northerly said thereof. The redemption period shaB be 6 months) from toe rite* of such sale, unless ctetei mined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800 3241a. In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 14. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys arid Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 46025 Fite #200324302 Team F (8/14-9/4) �Page 18 — Thursday. August 7. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Community Music School classes will start Aug. 25 A Kindermusik ciass in Hastings taught by Cindy Kaczmarczyk. Melissa Risk s ’Themes to Remember class goes for Baroque. Fuel for the Soul 2003 Montana 2003 Grand Am SE 2004 Grand Prix GT1 2004 Grand Prix GT1 A/C. AUTOMATIC. POWER DRIVERS TRAINING UNIT. POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS. ALUMINUM WHEELS. ABS. KEYLESS. WAS $23,750 DRIVERS PKG. ABS. 3800 V-6. WINDOWS/LOCKS. 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Private lessons for children and adults in brass, woodwinds, stnngs. piano, gui­ tar. mandolin and voice will run from Aug. 25 through Dec. 20. Private lessons include one-on-one instruction and peri­ odic "Spotlight Recitals.” Children birth through age six can reg­ ister for Kindermusik classes, which will run Sept.r 15 through Jan. 16. Class lev­ els include Village (birth through 18 months). Our Time (18 months to 3-1/2 years). Imagine That! (3-1/2 years to 5 years), and Young Child (ages 5 and 6 years). Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes (75 minutes for Young Child), and include take-home materials, books and a CD. Registration and classes are held at First United Methodist Church. 209 West Green St. in Hastings. Need-based finan­ cial aid is available through the Community Music School and the Thomapple Arts Council. Call registrar Ardith Knop at 269 948-9441 for infor­ mation. The Community Music Schools in Hastings and Battle Creek are programs of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, which also includes the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra and a variety of choruses. The Music Center is a mem­ ber agency of the United Arts Council of Calhoun County and the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts. The Music Center is funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. 00 CHEVY 1500 Z-71 SHORT SOX 61K. 5.3. CO. POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS HARO TO RND< $15,995 00 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT POWER MOONPOOF. CHROK WHEELS ONE OWNER $10,995 Bellevue Commffnity Theatre hold auditions Auditions will he held for the romantic musical She Loves Me. produced by the Bellevue Community Theatre and directed by Abe Ash of Coldwater. Vocal ability is required and there is some dancing involved. Cast consists of six females and eight males in their 20s or 30s or able to look those ages. Also needed are one male in his early teens and one gentleman in his 60s. Auditions are being held at the Bellevue High School auditorium at 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, and Monday. September 8. Performance dates arc October 24-26, and October 30 and November 1-2 (there will be no performance on October 31-Halloween). Set in Hungary in the 1930s, She Loves Me tells the story of Georg and Amalia, two co­ workers who unwittingly meet through a Lonely Hearts column. As the two anony­ mously write love letters to each other, things don’t go so well at work. Not knowing that they are each other’s pen pals, Georg and Amalia conUantly fight. Further, George’s boss, Mr. Maraczek. who thinks Georg is having an affair with his wife, constantly crit­ icizes Georg at work. Eventually Mr. Maraczek realizes that another clerk is hav­ ing the affair, not Georg. Will Georg and Amalia ever discover that they arc each other’s pen-pals and fall in love? She Loves Me was nominated for seven Tony Awards in 1964 and the revival was nominated for 16 Tony Awards in 1994. Based on the Miklos Laszlo play. Parfumerie. She Loves Me was later the basis for the Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan film You’ve Got Mail. Funny, intelligent, honest and sentimental. She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing inno­ cence and a touch of old world elegance and nostalgia, yet as universal and relevant as ever in this age of internet romances. For more information, contact director Abe Ash at wcash<s cbpu.com. or Carol Hansen al (269) 763-3623 or at carolfe'Prodigv net. Bellevue High School is located on Love Street just a few blocks north of town. There will be signs posted at the school to direct you to the audition site. THINK QUALITY •GMS PLUS TAX. T^LE & LICENSE Dreisbach PONTIAC C5MCZ 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269) 948-8000 Today! www.dreisbachmofors.com Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Eric Dreistxicfi. President Don Gentry, Sales Mgr Borne Signs, Sales SAttSHOUtS: Mon & Wed until 8 Ryan Madden. Sales soviet-HOURS; Mon 4 Wed 8-1 Chns Silverman. Finance Mgr FAST. SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS Tue. Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until noon Amy Piper. Sales ...when it comes to processing of your color photos Tue, Thu 4 Fd 8-5 North of Hastings on M-43 (269) 945-9554 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-08-21.pdf 2f22e1a8ec53c02ee14c4fb8cc770ea8 PDF Text Text hastiig: p"--'-2!;ary 121 5. • Ji ST Htelll.uS Mi -ijujb jaj) ‘Rocket’ runners-up See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER HASTINGS Thursday. August 21. 2003 VOLUME 150. No. 33 PRICE 50C Cooley’s the one for sunt. Summerfest celebration starts Friday This weekend downtown Hastings will transform into one big community celebra­ tion, as parades t<uce over the streets, games and sporting events lake over the parks, local talent hit the community stage and all sorts of arts and crafts and food will fill in the leftover space. “We’re very excited, and looking forward to a good lime, and another great year.” said Allyson Shinavier. Summerfest co-chair. The kick-off starts Friday, with arts and crafts booths opening at 11 a.m.. and running until 8 p.m. Community Court non-profit organization booths will also be open for fel­ low residents to learn all sorts of information about who’s behind the scenes. Bob's Gun and Tackle open house and cel­ ebration begins at 9 a.m.. and ends at 6 p.m. Great show deals and free door prizes will be available. Kids can start their fun with the climbing wall and power jump, which runs from 11 Calais THuml of Education :ek narrowed the tea of six aufinalist* to three. Archer it by Dr. Janet Bums of River Schtxils and and Dr. Elizabeth a ot Decatur Public School*. a.m. until 8 p.m. Rides and slides add more excitement, and begin at 1 p.m Take a break from shopping and playing with the karate exhibition beginning at 2 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. Martial artists will demonstrate many of their stealthy moves. The Elks refreshment tent opens at the Fish Hatcher)’ Park, from 4 to 11:45 p.m. Weather permitting, the Riverview Balloons will sponsor hot air balloon rides at Fish Hatchcry Park. Skydivers from Skydive See SUMMERFEST, page 2 h ancraptinj to fill a by thr retirement of Dr. iman. wSo left Hus pan lhe 79ih paiMCh Food Centers and the 80th hday of Pennock Health Services, two have i-amed up to attempt to a Guinness World Record during kick-off of Hastings' Summerfest lay afternoon and evening The record setting trCampt win be a birthday cake with the moat lit dies Fclpauach and Pconock will anpt io have more than 5.000 cani burning simultaneouily. rhe c inent Guinness record was omplished in Zanesville. Ohio April 2002 and stands al 4.127 candles. =or the UC0 lb. Hastings cake, ns cal! for one candle to be placed *y two square inches on the 263t low>. 63 foot wide cake. Bum ‘Charging’ into school Lakewood Public Schools arc back in session. Students from West Elementary started their first day bright and early on Tuesday, while Hastings Area Schools won’t start until Sept. 4. Pictured are two girls, ready for the school year, and a member of the high school band (background, at left) who led the school with a “Charge!” back into school with a trumpet. by Erika Simpson J-Ad Graphics Intern Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority Interim Manager Scott Monroe has resigned, though he will remain superintend­ ent of the sewer. Sewer Authority Chairman Richard Barnum said this week the authority received verbal confirmation and is waiting for an offi­ cial letter of resignation. Monroe did not attend the Sewer Authority Board’s meeting Monday, and was not avail­ able for comment. Barnum said he is unaware of the reasons for Monroe's resignation. The authority also received an “AgreedUpon Procedures Report” from the account­ ing firm of Plante & Moran, stating that all debt funds were properly allocated. A formal letter from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) gave the authority 60 days to provide the state with information or face “escalated enforce­ ment activities.” During the 60 days, new hookups will be granted only on an emer­ gency basis. Jeanette Bailey, environmental quality ana­ lyst for the DEQ. said that the letter was writ­ ten because “we want them to take us seri­ ously.” Bailey had given the authority a ver­ bal warning and two-week notice to bring the system into compliance in July. “Because we’re watching the facility close­ ly. we felt that a letter with a deadline would be appropriate.” The authority has been in the midst of con­ troversies and complications since the sewer system was built in the early 1990s. Some Wall Lake residents are still unhappy with how the situation has unfolded. According to one resident. Barb Cichy. the question of “how much of our debt money did the authority spend on operations, mainte­ nance. improvement and repair of the sys­ tem?” has not been answered. Yet Bamum ccntends that the issue is resolved. “There is nothing wrong with the finances of the Southwest Barry County Sewer,” he said. “There were minor problems with deposits going into the wrong accounts...(but) Plante and Moran has reported that every­ thing is there that’s supposed to be” Nearly S7 million remains in debt funds to pay off the disposal system, and Bamum says that the authority is working on a plan to increase the debt service fee or user fee, but “nothing has been proposed yet." One way to alleviate financial problems would be to add more hookups. With the DEQ’s 60-day ban. however, development is at a standstill. According to Richard Grant, consultant for Fleis & Vandenbrink. the terms set forth by the DEQ “can all be accomplished in time.” Cichy said she is unhappy with a fee hike, and said that the authority is “putting a further debt on us that we didn’t agree on. We agreed to good management and a system that works. We didn’t get what we bargained for.” The authority has selected a candidate for outside management, though Bamum said that through legal technicalities no negotia­ tions have begun. The private firm would be responsible for the entire system, including book keeping, a problem that the authority has been plagued with in the past. Plante & Moran was unable to locate general ledgers outside of the years 1997 and 2002. Other documents such as bank deposit slips therefore were used to ver­ ify debt allocation. The procedures report also documented an error in accounts receivable, that had later been corrected by the authority. Business-Industry-Education luncheon planned for Sept. 2 The 21 st annual Business-IndustryEducation (BIE) luncheon meeting, co-spon­ sored by the Hastings Area School System and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held al noon Tuesday, Sept. 2. in the Hastings High School cafeteria. All residents of the community are wel­ come to attend the event, which will feature a presentation by Steve McGowan, a former World Class Manufacturing Team facilitator Admission, including lunch, to the BIE event is $6. Tickets may be purchased al the door or in advance al the Hastings Schools’ Administration Office, the Hastings High School office, the Chamber of Commerce office. J-Ad Graphics and WBCH Radio. and trainer. A former Steelcase Inc. employee for 31 years, he is a Development Dimensions International certified trainer in such topics as “High Performance Team Leadership Medieval contests at Charlton Park “Havoc in Hastings" will return to NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 See COOLEY, page 3 Delton Sewer Authority interim manager resigns liny-four volunteers will be need­ > lighi and eetingu'di camfiei and md serve the 6.050 slices of cake tea 4:45 and 6:30 p.m. People at Pennock will get the first pieces Charlton Park Saturday Aug. .30, as .atmbers of the Society for Creative Anachronism ISCA) gather for a his­ torical re-creation The focus of "Has _c in Hastings" ir the equestrian competition. Horses and riders from near and far will test their framing on the field in lance and target courses and other challenges. This is by David T. Young Editor To the surprise of virtually no one. Christopher Cooley was selected unanimous­ ly Monday night by the Board of Education to be the next Hastings Area School System superintendent. The board voted 7-0 to hire the home grown Cooley, who succeeds the retiring Carl Schoessc I. Cooley is a graduate of Hastings High School who returned to his home dis­ trict six years ago as middle school assistant principal and most recently as director of educational services. Starting pay for the position has been list­ ed at $92,000. according to Board of Education President Patricia Endsley. Schoessel's last day officially is set for Sept. 30. and Cooley is expected to begin his new job on Sept. 1. with the overlap serving as an opportunity for the outgoing school chief to help his successor with the transition. Schoessel had been superintendent at Hastings for 20 years, continuing a tradition of stability. His predecessors. L.H. Lamb and Richard Guenther, both had sened in the same post for at least 20 years. Cooley was selected from among a pool of more than 40 candidates and a half dozen finalists. The final six went through a first Getting your ducks in a row? The Friends of Hastings Public Library are planning a large presence at Summerfest this weekend. Besides a duck race and a book booth, a library drill team is marching Saturday morning in the Summerfest parade to the catchy tune of "Love is an Open Book." This file photo illustrates their perky entry last year. Development.” McGowan also has been active in Jaycees, holding several stale, district and regional offices. He is a life member of the Michigan Jaycee Senate, a Michigan Jaycec statesman, a life member of the Kentwood and Lowell Area Jaycees and an honorary member of the Hastings Jaycees. He and his wife. Sharon, have been married 41 years and have two sons and a daughter. The annual BIE meeting has served as the official “school-community kick-ofT’ of the new school year for the past 20 years and presents the opportunity for the community's residents and school staff members to focus on how to work together for the benefit of the community's young people. Steve McGowan �Page 2 — Thursday. August 21. 2003 — The Hastings Banner SUMMERFEST, continued from front page Hastings will have some air time as well. Each event begins at 7 p.m. On Saturday, start off the day with an ener­ gy boost at the Hastings Moose Lodge. All sorts of breakfast foods will be available; pro­ ceeds will benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Council. Games are next, and begin at 8 a.m. with the Jim Jensen Memorial 3x3 basketball tour­ nament. Check-in is at 7:30 a.m.. and play begins at 8 a.m. at Tyden Park. The Horseshoe tournament begins at 10 a.m. in the Fish Hatchery Park, with registra­ tion from 8-9:30 a.m. All runners can have their fun with the 10k or 5k run/walk. Runners can start their mark at the middle school, located on Broadway and Grand at 8:30 a.m. New this year is sand volleyball, which starts at 9 a.m.. along with roller hodkey. both at the First Baptist Church. The free family fun run is al 9:30 a m. at the middle school parking lot. Arts and crafts begin at 10 a.m.. and will be open until 6 p.m. Food concessions are open at 10 a.m.. and the kids’ tides and slides, sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church, along with the climbing wall and power jump downtown will being at 10 a.m. The Summerfest grand parade begins at 10:30 a.m. This year’s theme is "hometown patriotism.’’ Line-up is at 8 a.m. at Boltwood and State Street. The Elk’s refreshment lent opens at noon, and closes al 11:45 p.m. Show off the summer’s hard work at the w rightlifting contest. Weigh-in is from 12-1 p.m. and lifting begins at I p.m. Check your raff.’ tickets at 4 p.m.. when the YMCA car raffle winners will be announced al the community court main stage. The Hastings First Baptist Church will sponsor a free breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Tyden Park. Last call for arts and crafts is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hastings Car Club Car Show begins at 10 a.m.. on Stale Street. A variety of new and old cars w ill be on display. Kids can have a few more jumps al the power jump and climbing wall, from 10 a.m. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page not just a theatrical demonstration like those seen nt Renaissance fairs, but true athletic competition. Other tournament activities, including archery, raiper fencing and heavy weapons, thrown weapons, combat with swords, maces, spears and shields will be featured Saturday. Merchant* will be vending their wares while townsfolk demonstrate period skills and pastimes. Challengers will strive to unseat the champions of the Kingdom and win the glory and prizes awarded at the end of the tournament. The event is hosted by the Canton of Three Walls, a local SCA group based in Ionia. The SCA is a non-profit educational organization that strives to re-create the best of lhe Middle Ages. Members develop a role to play based on medieval society, from beggers io skilled craftspeople — whatever their interests might be. The SCA was first organized in 1967 and presently has groups throughout the northern hemisphere, including 22 groups in Michigan. The event will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 pun. Aftorigsion is ^6 for adults Handicapped parking and primitive camping available. Adults $3 under 12 free and seniors $2 Friday only. The reunion is one mile west on Robbins Road by Big L Lumber in Clarksville. to 4 p.m. downtow n. An all you can cat chicken barbecue dinner begins at noon, sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. The children’s parade will begin al I p.m.. with a "bom in the USA” theme. Line-up is al 12:30 p.m. at Mama B’s. The annual Duck Race at Tyden Park begins at 2 p.m., sponsored by Our Library Capital Campaign. Throughout the w eekend, all sorts of music will also be featured, ranging from the Beetles to rock to Christian music. The musi­ cal entertainment takes place on three stages in Hastings. The Community Court Main Stage and the Community Tent Stage are located in lhe parking lot adjacent to the First Presbyteiian Church of Hastings. The Courthouse Stage is on the north side of the Barry County Courthouse. (See separate sto­ ries in this week’s Reminder for more infor­ mation.) Summerfest is sponsored by lhe Barn County Area Chamber of Commerce. Horses, floats, vintage cars and more will once again be part of the Summertest Grand Parade. The event has a new time of 10:30 a.m. and a new route that avoids state highways. Apartment fire in Middleville caused by arson by Susan Temere Staff Writer Arson has been determined to be the cause of a fire Tuesday afternoon in a vacant apart­ ment at Thombeny Apartments on Lincoln Street in Middleville. Thomapplc Township Emergency Services Chief Mark Marentette said rirefighlers did not see fire from the outside of the building when they arrived, but they were met by a group of children who said they found the smoke. "When we opened an unlocked patio door, we saw smoke from floor to ceiling." Marentette said. "So we closed the door and called for the Hastings Fire Department. We already had Caledonia firefighters on their way." He said in their first time through the apart­ ment they didn’t find lhe fire because of all Manufacturers’ Roundtable set The next meeting of the Bony County Manufacturers' Roundtable will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. at Fkxfab LLC 1699 West M-43 Highway. Hasting*. The topic of the session will be “Lean Manufacturing.'' Including a 30-minuS overview of Lean principle*, a one-hour lour of examples of Lean and a 30-tninule wrap up discussion. Anyone interested in seeing examples of L ean is welcoetn to attend, t R.S.V.P. by e-mail to jhainestjbflexfab.coin or call Dixie StadelManshum at the Barry County Economic Development office at 945-8995. the smoke and the source was smoldering, not in flames. Sc they went to the adjacent apart­ ment to detei nine if the fire was originating from there. "But we returned to the smoke-filled unit and. with a fan operating by then clearing out the smoke, we found a pile of clothes on the kitchen floor just smoldering." the fire chief said. Fire damage was minimal but smoke damage was extensive. It doesn’t lake much. "Il’s obviously arson." Marentette said. Michigan State Police were on the scene and identified juvenile suspects. They are turning lhe case over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review. "1 didn't find a strong motive (behind the juveniles setting the fire), a little discontent, maybe pranksters," said Trooper Scott Sharrar. "Pranks, fun and games is what this may have been to the kids, but it caused damage," the fire chief said. "1 estimate costs between $5,000 and $10,000 in repairs to the unit." He said it will involve new carpeting, painting and cleaning out the ducts. "The public should be thankful for smoke detectors because they alerted the next-door resident to call for help," Marentette said. A fire Tuesday afternoon caused extensivs smoke damage to a vacant apartment in the Thomberry Apartments complex in Midoleville. and $4 for chiidreS ifif I2 aMfni*t.• Traffic tie-ups' ' possible Saturday Tile Hastings Police Department reminds citizens that the city will be alive with a variety of activities. Saturday morning, Aug. 23, beginning at 8:30 aan. with the 10k/5k runs, and a 9:30 m. Fun Run. The runs and walk will start and finish in die middle school area, and several of the streets will be closed in that area of town. The Summerfest parade begins al 10:30 a.m. this year, and will start on East State SL near Hanover Street, proceeding through the downtown area, which will also make it necessary to close several streets on the east side of town. The police department ask* that motorists traveling in these areas of town to find an alternate route around the city, and remind them to be patient, should they find then-selves stuck in traffic. Library duck race slated for Aug. 24 The third annual duck race on the Thomapple River, sponsored by the Friends of Hastings Public Library, will be held at 2 p.m. Summerfest Sunday, Aug. 24, at Tyden Park. Ticket* are 35 each or 3 for $10 and they are available al the library, Bosley** Pharmacy, AlFrereo, Hatting* Office Suppb- and Dreisbach Motor*. Great pr-ies First prize is $400; second prize $200; third prize $100; a ttace-day, two-night trip; Red Cress golf outing is Sept. 5 The Barn- County chapter of the American Red Cross will have its first annual fund-miring golf outing at 1 pjn. Friday, Sept. 5, at tl«e Riverbend Golf Course just west of Hastings oc State Road. Tee-off time will be at 1 p.m. that day and hors d’oeuvres wili be served at 6 while prizes are awardedAll proceeds will be earmarked for the local chapter of the Red Cross. For more information or to register, stop by the Red Cross booth at Summerfest this weekend or call the local chaffer office at 945-3122. The Barry County Right to Life monthly meeting will be held at 7 pjn. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Thomapple Valley Church, located at 2750 South M-43 Highway. The organization will be planning its fall banquet. Anyone interested is welcome to attend Thursday night's meeting. For more informaikm. call 269-367­ 4697. Community ed, rec open house slated The public is being invited to attend an open house and dedication ceremony for the restaurant gift certificates; rounds of golf new Community Education and Recreation and gold coin*. , Center at Hastings High School, 520 West For more information, call 269-945­ South St. on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 14. 4263. The dedication ceremony will take place at 2:15 while the open house will be from 2 to 4 pm. The new center, which includes a swim­ ming pool, is located by the high school and Gas, steam engine show Is Aug. 21-23 The Clarksville Steam and Gas Engine Association will have its 14th annual reunion Thursday, Friday and Saturday Aug. 21 and 22,23. The days’ events run with breakfast at 7 a.m. and a flag-raising al 9. a lunch whistle at noon at«d a parade at 1 p.m. The Biuegrass/Country Mud Creek Boys will perform each aften*oon al 4 p.m. There will be tractor and engine games at 7 p.m. and a dark spark show each evening. The days’ events include threshing, bal­ ing, silo filing, com husking and shelling. There are numerous demonstrations of shin­ gle mill, plowing, com binding, log saw and blacksmithing. There will be crafts and flea markets. The food includes a home made ice cream, iron kettle pop com and a pig roast 6 p.m. Saturday. Dr. Troy Carlson Right to Life meets Aug. 21 the project was just recently finished after school district residents approved a bond issue. Church of the Nazarene plans ‘Caravan’ for kids The Hastings Church of the Nazarene will present “Caravan," a fun-filled club program for kids that meets at the church every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. through­ out the school year. Registration will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. Food will be served. The Hastings Church of the Nazarene is located al 1716 North Broadway. Call 269-945-4978 for more information. Thomapple Emergency Services firefighters wrap up hoses after a vacant unit at Thomberry Apartments incur extensive smoke damage from a pile of clothes set afire by juveniles. Football, soccer, band units ready for TK turf by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thomapplc Kellogg Athletic Director Mark Uy) announced earlier this month that the artificial turf al the football field will be ready when school starts. He explained that the people from General Sports Turf have been working diligently to get the field ready. "The heavy downpours we have had delayed them for about a week. We did sec that the new drainage system works very well. All the waler went where it was sup­ posed to go." He explained that lhe schedule for the fall shows relatively equitable use by football and soccer teams, as well as by the band. Besides the high school football and soccer teams, the Thomapple Kellogg American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) will be able to use the field on seven Saturdays and the 78cr football teams will be able to use the field on seven Wednesdays. The field will be groomed about once every three weeks. The new fiber used in our turf is proving to even longer lasting than we anticipated." Uyl said. The district has also planned some opening celebrations for lhe renovated,stadium. There will be a community open house with varsity and jayvee soccer games Tuesday. Aug. 26. There will be free admission to the stadium for all spectators. The gales will open al 4:30 p.m. The JV game will begin at 5. There will be a brief ribbon cutting cere­ mony at 6:30 p.m. The new scoreboard is dedicated to Eric DeGroote. a player who died after playing in a soccer game. The varsity game will begin at 6:45 p.m. Spectators will be invited to walk the field at halftimes and after the games. The first home varsity football game will be held on the new field Friday. Sept. 12. in the Trojans’ is first ever football game against Hastings. "This seems hard to believe." Uyl says. There will be a presentation by General Sports Turf and a check presentation by the company to the Middleville AYSO organiza­ tion. The first ever Saturday night soccer games will be held on the field Sept. 13. The JV game begins at 5 p.m. followed by the varsi­ ty at 6:45. This is AYSO night. Any youth soccer player wearing an AYSO jersey will receive free admission. Friday. Sept 26. is Youth Football Night. Any child wearing a TK youth football jersey gets in free. The game is against South Christian Local physician to speak at next 1st Friday Sept. 5 Dr. R. Troy Carlson, a local family physi­ cian. will be guest speaker at the First Friday program at noon Sept. 5 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Dr. Carlson plans to talk about problems with Medicaid, how it affects the health care system and why it needs to be resolved by lawmakers. Medicaid is a program estab­ lished to provide health care for lhe poor and indigent. Carlson said he has attempted to speak with slate legislators about the issue, but there is a lack of interest in doing something about the problems. A native of the Upper Peninsula, Cartwn earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 1990 and went on to MSU’s College of Human Medicine, earning his medical degree in 1995. He served his residency at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids from 1995 to 1998. It was in August 1998 that he and Dr. Matthew Garber formed a partnership in establishing the Family Tree Medical Associates private practice in Hastings, which moved into its new quarters on Green Street in Rutland Township last year. Carlson is an eider with lhe First Presbyterian Church and he serves as the team physician for the Hastings High School Saxons. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month, focusing on a timely topic for discussion with guest speakers who bring exterise to the Thomas Jefferson Hall. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches or light fare may obtained at the hall. �The Has&nga Banner — Thunday. August 21. 2003 — Page 3 COOLEY, continued from front page-------round of interviews before Cooley, Charles J. Seguna of Fulton Middleton and Fred Williams of Potterville were chosen for a sec­ ond round. Being the local candidate did not hurt Cooley at all. rather several board members commented that they felt comfortable doing business with someone with whom they are familiar. Board Treasurer Eugene Haas said he has observed other situations in which candidates say one thing and then when hired do anoth­ er. “Chris is a known commodity,” be said. “Chris is probably the safest choice for our community.” He added that he was impressed with Schoessels endorsement of Cooley in a brief Bstatement and in a letter to the board. HMM ris te a known commodity. Chris is probably the safest choice for our community. ” ‘ •Eugene H«s Boert Treeeurer "Cui makes recommendations based on whet's best for the school district," Haas said. Terry McKinney said Cooley received higher marks than his top two competitors in the two rounds of interviews. “I like what Chris has been through.’ je said. "I loved lhe unsolicited support be gath­ ered. 1 feel very comfortable lending my sup­ port to him." Board Vice President Mike Hubert acknowledged there's always a risk when promoting from within, but in this case the plusses far outweigh the potential drawbacks. "Quite often there are problems when a new manager has to be the boss of his peers." he said. "But the more I saw and got to know him. there's no doubt he's the right man for the job." Scott Hodges said, “AU six finalists are or will be superintendents at some time." However, he saw Cooky as “Somebody who has gone through the system who’s achieved and had success ” Kim Alderson said, “I was looking for someone with the right answers and the knowledge of our current challenges... some­ one with a passionate reason to be here.” She added that she looked for “enthusiasm because it’s contagious." Alderson called Cooley, “knowledgeable... innovative... enthusiastic.” Secretary Donald Myers said he also tried to be tough in examining Cooley and painstakingly objective in the process. However, "The one who rose to the top was Chris... 1 didn’t have a doubt after the second interview.” Endsley said she’s the opportunity to work with Cooley over the past two years because of his administrative position. She said of the series of interviews for superintendent, “This process only confirmed that we don’t have to look far to find our superintendent... I see no reason not to say yes” At the beginning of the meeting Endsley said, “I’ve been on this board for 18 years, and this is probably the most important deci­ sion I’ve made." She added that the time consuming and grueling process of finding a new superin­ tendent had its upside for board members, whom she thought were brought closer together. “They (the other board members) are the neatest people to make decisions with. The last three weeks, we’ve recognized what this community means.” Senior citizens enjoy boat tour of Gun Lake Thirty-nine senior citizens from around Barry County and beyond enjoyed a recent "perfect weather” boat tour afternoon on the Gun Lake Princess. Providing music for the ride were Dick Peacock, Harland Nye, Marian Price, Thelma Fassett and Ron Hesterly. There was dancing in the aisle during the two-hour cruise, but not enough to rock the boat. Doug Vickery, owner and pilot of the Gun Lake Princess, provided a running commen­ tary on lake information and points of interest along the shore. Water and soft drinks were provided by the tour organizer and doughnuts were courtesy of lhe Felpausch Food Center. Christopher Cooley Hubert, also at the beginning of the meet­ ing issued a couple of clarifications, both about the Hastings Banner’s reporting of and editorializing on the superintendent search. He stressed that no one, including the hired consultant, said Cooley was the choice of the board until Monday evening’s board session. He also noted he was the board member men­ tioned in lhe editorial whose cell phone acti­ vated during an interview with Fred Williams. He said he bad told Williams beforehand that it might gc off because of an urgent computer matter where he works, at the Felpausch supermarket. From their view on the Gun Lake Princess, Seniors enjoyed seeing points of inter­ est along the lake’s shoreline. Schoessels, Burkholders selected Summerfest parade grand marshals Barbara Burkholder Carl Schoessel For the first time in recent memory, four grand marshals will be saluted during Saturday morning’s Summerfest Grand Parade in down­ town Hastings. Usually, one or two people per year are hon­ ored with that Summerfest tide. A retired teacher and a soon to be retiring schools superintendent and their spouses have been selected as parade grand marshals. The honorees are Barbara and Joseph Burkholder and Loretta and Carl Schoessel. Barbara Burkholder, who previously taught at Northeastern Flemrmaay School, was the win­ ner of the Hastings Exchange Club’s Book of Golden Deeds Award this year. That award is given annually to recognize a member of the community for exceptional pub­ lic-spirited deeds that may have gone unrecog­ nized because of the person’s quiet, unassuming dedication. She has volunteered for the school system, the Presbyterian Church and the Hastings Country Club. Barbara Burkholder also organized retired teachers to escort second grade children on annual tours of Pennock Hospital when she learned the tours might be discontinued. She felt it was important for children to learn what hap­ pens in a hospital so they are not frightened if they ever need to be hospitalized. Burkholder has been praised for being a “great" teacher, for giving to the community in many different ways and having excellent orga­ nizational talents. Many of her activities have been motivated by “doing what’s best for children," a friend said. Carl Schoessel, Hastings Area School System superintendent since 1983. will soon be leaving his post. He received the Barry County Bar Association's Liberty Bell Award earirer this year. Among his many accomplishments. Schoessel’s leadership in the district has been hailed by many. During his tenure, he oversaw a $22 million construction project that included the building of Star Elementary and renovations of all existing school buildings, helped imple­ ment a more uniform curriculum in all of Hastings’ elementary schools and has enhanced communication between secondary and elemen­ tary schools. He also has been praised for his fiscal man­ agement of the school district and for his orga­ nizational skills. Schoessel’s leadership helped bring the Community Education and Recreation Center to Hastings. The new center, attached to the high school, will be dedicated Sept. 14. It includes a gym, pool and other features. He also seeded the idea to establish the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, which seeks donations to fund programs, activi­ ties. scholarships and equipment not in the reg­ ular school budget. Locally, Schoessel has been involved in many organizations. He is currently a member of the board of directors of Barry County United Way, the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, the Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation and MainStreet Savings Bank. He is a member and past president of the Rotary and Exchange clubs. He has been a member of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County and the Barry Community Resource Network. He teaches Sunday School with his wife at Grace Lutheran Church. Loretta Schoessel also has been active in the community, especially with the Hastings Public Library. She is a member of the GFWCHastings Women’s Club. The Schoessels also will be honored for their many years of service to the community at a retirement open house from 3 to 5 p.m. this Sunday (Aug. 24) in the Hastings Middle School multi-purpose room. Providing music for the ride were (from left) Dick Peacock, Harland Nye, Marian Price, Thelma Fassett and Ron Hesterly. Patti Stockham, RN Congratulations your Graduation and on passing the Boards on We love you Your family Has your personal economy rebounded? Work on a soUd Mure by amending lhe KCC febsenteld Confer near Hartings. Over 100 doss sections are available !acatty, ottered In a wide variety of formats and subject areas. 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Spantai Many more day and evening done* wtH begin over lhe next few week* _ check KCC* wettate. www.keHooq.edu or (top In lhe Fetwenteki Center tor full particular*. �Page 4 — Thursday. August 21.2003 — The Hastings Banner LETTERS ‘Senior City’ quotes clarification necessary To the editor: I appreciated the effort the Banner made to get its information tor the article "Trouble in Senior City?" that appeared in the Aug. 14 edition. However, if some of the statements quoted in the story are not challenged, the public will accept them as truth. So here goes: 1. “Music is alive and well" A recent unof­ ficial survey by a senior citizen would indi­ cate that many of lhe seniors at lhe Hastings senior center think otherwise. "Music is scheduled twice a week." True, but frequently it doesn't appear. And what about music at the other sites? 3. "We've never had music more than twice a week because we’ve got so many other things going on..." An impartial survey of the seniors would suggest that there is not much else going to interest the majority of them. 4. "The COA abides by politically correct rules." A couple of seniors asked for a session in sensitivity training. It hasn't happened yet. 5. "The COA gives volunteers a copy of a code of ethics and “volunteers are also asked to sign an agreement...” I do not recall ever seeing a code of ethics," nor do I recall sign­ ing any agreement. Perhaps my memory fails me. 6. "They (a few families and myself) did not think it was appropriate for mentally impaired participants to be in the same dining room... etc." Actually, those few families and myself spent more than an hour and a half talking with COA Director Tammy Pennington about a great number of options and suggestions so that the mentally impaired would have activities and programs suited to their skills und abilities. We never suggested that they should not eat in the same dining room. The response to our suggestions was somewhere between minimal and none, and we collectively got lhe impression that we had accomplished nothing with our discus­ sion. We did, however, discover that the pub­ lic was given the impression that we are uncaring about the Jess fortunate. 7. "Pennington... made the decision to pro­ hibit Nye from performing after evaluating staff input and after hearing Nye's side of the story." She never asked for my side of the story. I was simply informed of her decision. 8. "We have 42 people coming for lunch today (Wednesday, Aug. 11). Actually, 24 people ate in lhe dining room that day. I was there. 9. (The COA) doesn't always got to choose (the kind of music we gel)" Of course it can. Tell a musician what you want. If they can't provide it, thank them for their time and keep looking. And the statement "We try to accom­ modate everyone's interest" borders on ludi­ crous. I don't recall the seniors EVER being asked what music they would like. 10. COA Board President Chuck Semerad: "It bothers me that people don't at least con­ tact Tammy and say ‘we have an issue.’ Seven of us did, and the result is that we are maligned in the press. 11. "There are committees to be ou the agenda with..." I asked to meet with one of those committees. I was denied. I would encourage anyone who feels there is a problem with the management at the COA to give a COA board member a call and express your feelings. Harland Nye, Hastings Kids’ burn camp experience ‘awesome’ To the editor: Sunday, Aug. 17. was a fulfilling day for me. My daughter, Karen Harton, and I drove to Mattawan for the afternoon. Karen is presi­ dent of the Hastings Car Club and was going to the Pretty Lake Vacation Camp to receive an award because lhe club is a sponsor for the Great Lakes Bum Camp. During one week every summer, children who have been burned are invited to come to Pretty Lake Camp. When we arrived last Sunday we were wel­ comed and offered refreshments and then taken for a tour of the grounds in a golf cart. Pretty Lake is a perfect name for the camp site. It is a large lake surrounded by beautiful trees. Our driver and narrator explained lhe week's activities planned for the kids, such as canoeing, fishing, camping, hiking, rope The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. 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There were about 50 workers there, all are volunteers and most of them are firemen volunteering their time for the week. The fellow who look us on the tour was a fire­ man from Lansing,. The cooks in the kitchen were firemen from HintSome of the other volunteers arc bum vic­ tims who had come to tht camp over lhe years and now come back to help. This week the kids can do the activities they like and are among others who have had the same experience. The staff told us they see great changes in the children from their first visit and when they return the following year. It was an awesome day, and one we will always remember. Virginia Alles, Hastings Driver a heroine for saving life, then becomes victim To the editor: Too often, it seems, we read about, hear or see something about teen-agers’ thoughtless actions that lead to tragedies. The story I'm telling here is different. It’s about an 18-year-old girl's quick thinking that saved a boy’s life, but then somehow made her the victim. My daughter was raveling east on Gun Lake Road July 9 when a little boy suddenly rode his bicycle from a side road into the path of her cat She immediately swerved to avoid hitting the child, which in turn caused her car to crash into a large tree. The force of impact destroyed her car and left her trapped inside. Emergency personnel used a crowbar to try to open the driver’s side door and lhe “Jaws of Life" was used, but the attempts to free her from the wreckage were not successful. Finally, she was pulled through a broken win­ dow and then was taken by ambulance to the hospital. To our joy and amazement, her life was spared and x-rays revealed no broken bones. However, she did suffer cuts from class and was very badly bruised. We were told that if her car had struck the tree from a different angle, she may not have survived. We were thankful that God had spared her life, as well as the life of the little boy. State troopers at the scene of the accident commended my daughter for her split second decision making and driving skills to help save the life of the boy. The child is 8 years old, and is from Kalamazoo. He was attending a Boys and Giris Club day camp on Erway Road and was The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions thet must be met before they will be published. courses, arts and crafts, swimming, water ski­ ing and lots of games. We passed cabins where they will stay, the arts and craft cabin, a large area in lhe woods where they have an obstacle course and all the children go through the course with a lot of safety equip­ ment on and close observation, but it’s a great accomplishment for each of them. At 1 p.m. we heard a lot of noise coming down lhe road, and we watched 85 motorcy­ cles coming, followed by 50 fire trucks with sirens, horns and bells going. The kids were in the fire trucks waving to us as they went by and then parked in a large field. There were 72 children, ages 7 to 17, who had been burned sometime in their childhood, coming out of the fire truck cabins and greeting their friends from last year and all lhe staff who welcomed them back. Nick, the park dog, was there wearing a yellow bum camp shirt, wagging his tail and pan of a supervised bike ride when the acci­ dent occurred. For that particular day, the boy was sup­ posed to be under the adult supervision of the camp. Somehow he had gotten ahead of the rest of the bikers and darted out in front of my daughter’s car. It would have been a terrible tragedy if his life had been taken, but fortu­ nately for the boy, his family and camp coun­ selors my daughter’s quick actions avoided such a horrible outcome. This boy was on our family’s minds for several days after the incident. We realized it must have been pretty scary for him and we wondered how he was doing. So I contacted the director of the camp in Kalamazoo, who assured me he was fine. The director also told me he was grateful to my daughter for her life-saving actions. He seemed to be con­ cerned about how my daughter was doing. I told him she had been badly bruised and had come down with mononucleosis, which our doctor said can happen during a particularly stressful time. Indeed, losing her car and being out of work as a result of the accident certainly was stressful for my daughter. She had no money to buy another vehicle, so there was no way for her to get to work once she recovered, and no way for her to drive back and forth to col­ lege this fall. And being 18 years old, the only insurance she could afford on her 1994 Camaro was PLPD. I thought it just wasn’t fair that my daugh­ ter could go so quickly from life-saving hero­ ine to victim. So I wondered if the camp might be willing to help, even just a little, U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822, Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Cooyffg Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. . with their liability insurance. After all, the boy who caused the accident was under their supervision at the time of the accident. The camp director at first seemed to be genuinely concerned, asking how much my daughter had paid for the car and what kind of car it was and what year. He then told me the organization is non-profit and didn’t have a lot of money, but he would check into the lia­ bility insurance question vith attorneys and bring the matter up before lhe Executive Board. With the little boy doing fine, my daughter recuperating and the chance we might get some help, things were looking up. But after 1 hadn't heard from the director for awhile, I called and was astonished by the cold reception he gave me. He now had a dif­ ferent attitude, bluntly telling me there was nothing in the organization’s liability insur­ ance that could help. He said this kind of inci­ dent isn’t covered. Furthermore, Michigan’s “No-fault" law says no one is at fault and nothing can be done for my daughter. I protested by saying, “But she saved his lift!" He responded, “You don’t know that!” If my daughter's car had struck that little boy while going 50 miles an hour, it's just not very likely he could have survived. The director told me that accidents happen every day, and this was exactly that — an accident If it had been a deer that had run in front of her, causing her to swerve and hit a tree, she'd be in the same boat So she's just out of luck, she was in the wrong place at the wrong time. How could he compare the life of a child with the life of a deer? A deer is not under adult supervision. Further, with a deer my daughter would have had the option of strik­ ing it to save her own life or avoid serious injuries. That wasn't an option with the boy. 1 don’t know what could have happened to change the attitude of the director so dramat­ ically. Perhaps he thought I was just going to sue the camp. I never demanded money for a new car and I never said they had to pay for her losses, I only asked about their liability insurance. As things stand now, my daughter has dropped her plans to go to college this fall. Instead, she’ll have to work a full-time job and two part-time jobs so she can have enough money to replace the car she lost with her quick thinking to avoid hitting a boy. She remains happy she did the right thing in sav­ ing a life, but she's disappointed that camp was unwilling to help her. She's also sad that no one, not the camp director nor the boy’s parents, took the time to call and thank her. My daughter is a hard working and deter­ mined young woman and I am proud of her and how she showed her character through all of this. It's too bad she's become the v.ctim, not of a crime, but of circumstances. She deserves better. Vicki Buxton, Middleville What about school changes? Hastings schools will not open until after Labor Day and will close before Memorial Day. Their school day has been lengthened by 30 min­ utes. How do these schedule changes affect your family and what do you think of them? n»e Having. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMsn»dt>r. Hartings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. , 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 ■ -— ■--- - , - t”— -4 -1 — Joon JacocM r reoertc Jacooi Prwudant Vic® Prastoant •NEWSROOM* David T. Young (Edtor) Elaine Gibert (Assistant Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Mandi Buitel, Cloverdale: Tom Peck, Hastings: Steve Youngs, Hastings: Verna Sunior, Hastings: Robert May, Hastings: Allen Kaufman, Hastings: “I don’t think it will really affect me. I am look­ ing forward to starting col­ lege this summer and clos­ ing before Memorial day should help me.” “It might have an impact on after-school activities like 4-H and church groups. It won’t affect scheduling for sports because they're going to start al lhe same time. My parents will have to make arrangements in May when school ends earlier. “I think this will make for a long day for children in kindergarten and first grade.” “I don't think the longer day will be a problem. 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Nye should be supported, not banned To the editor: In support of Harland Nyc, the retired band director who was banned front volunteering his music talents to the COA. it bothers me that such a thing could happen over a well intentioned remark. Why he and his wife would even consider volunteering so much time is beyond me. I have known Harland Nye for years and you will never find a better, nicer or kinder man anywhere. I am part of the Country Strings music group who has played at the Nashville COA for roughly ten years. We stopped playing at two other COA locations because the people came to visit rather than listen to music. We played a long time at the manor to a very nice audience of about 50 people who were very attentive except for one lady who would walk up and bother us while we were playing, or disrupt us by playing the piano. No staff member was ever in the room to see this. I went to the head lady and asked that a staff member be in there or keep her out and I was told. “This is her home and she can do anything she wants to," so we never played there again. I feel the public should know what's going on. So you see there are iwo sides to every story and since I know the road to Hell is paved with good intentions and that no good deed goes unpunished. We will no longer play at any COA func­ tion before we are also banned from volun­ teering. Lloyd Peck Hastings The climbing wall will change your life To the editor: Talk about a challenge! The climbing wall comes with many challenges, depending on the route you take on the wall, which deter­ mines the difficulty of the climb. 1 enjoy encouraging children and adults to climb the wall. I figure if your desire to climb that wall is so strong that you're willing to stand in line for sometimes an hour, then you 11 put the harness on. stand in line some more, hook up to the safety cable and begin to climb. Then people below should be encouraging you loudly" to reach the top and ring that bell! You may have been at a church service or a revival when someone was giving a salva­ tion message. And this is the testimony: “God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. I John 5: 11-12. It's a message that will change your life forever. To accept Jesus into your heart, and be Lord of your life. Oh, you are sitting there with your eyes closed and then you’re asked to raise your hand if this is the day you want to ask Jesus to be Lord of your life. Your body starts to tremble, you have an uncontrollable feeling inside, your pretty sure it’s God, but you're not too sure about raising your hand. After ail, what will people think? Making a commitment to follow God's desire for you and not your own is very hard to do. “Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; hut those who live in accor­ dance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires." Romans 8:5. You finally do it! You finally answer God's call. You raise your hand. Wow! You did it! You never thought you would fee! the way you do right now. You are so on fire for God! Then they ask everyone in the room to stand. Now they say. if you raised your hand and desire for Jesus to be Lord of your life, come down the aisle. Take that step of faith, come on. you can do it! People applause, cheering you on. You've put on the "harness," made the deci­ sion, and "hooked up to the cable" — Jesus. And now you begin to climb the "wall." You begin on your journey for eternity — everlasting life. You may stumble, you may take the most difficult route, but the cable, Jesus, will always be with you. "Never will I leave you; never will I for­ sake you." Hebrews 13:5b. Vi Workman, Hastings So who will pay for power woes? To the editor: What is this world coming to? The government wants us to spend more money, t ut how can we help with the total spending when we have to pay more for gaso­ line and now we may have to pay to help fix the faulty electrical grid? Should they not have kept it up to date dur­ ing these yean instead of letting it go? So now when th. people do get a raise, they’ll have it gouged out of them to pay for higher fuel and electric bills. I wish I had just one-tenth of what these utility companies make it in a year. Maybe their executives or employees should have to take pay cuts or even be laid off like the 7.2 percent of Michigan people have had to do! It is really too bad that the people of the United States could not or would not boycott the power companies and the fuel companies. Deb James, Hastings ii Mi/ Opinion Board shows pattern with non-appointment To paraphrase former President Ronald Reagan: “Well, there they go again.” They” make up the majority of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, who have turned away willing, capable and unpaid volunteers for thankless jobs on public boards and committees not once, not twice, but three times in less than six months. The reason, as far as we can tell, is that most commissioners don't like or don't agree with the nominees. First, there was Donald Wiggins, who was recommended in March for a seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals in a unanimous 4-0 vote of the County Development Committee. When his name was submitted to the overall Board of Commissioners, he was rejected by a vote of 5-3. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James was one of the four committee members to rec­ ommend Wiggins, but she later switched sides. When asked for an explanation, she said she just didn't think i! was the way to go and that’s al! she was going to say about iL What was the real reason for James’ change of heart and why did the board go against the unanimous recommendation of the Development Committee to nix Wiggins’ appointment to the ZBA? Could it have had something to do with Wiggins’ wife, Kathy, being one of the lead­ en of a citizen ’ group that successfully got a new animal shelter built, overcoming numerous roadblocks pul down by the County Board? Could it have had something to do with Donald Wiggins’ very public positions stated at a Township Board meeting about a shooting range con­ troversy? The problem was the board rejected the services of an unpaid volunteer and wasn’t willing to be up front about lhe reason. Nol long afterward, Walter Forsberg applied for an open seat on lhe Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission. He was rebuffed not only in the appointment bid, but also in even being seriously considered. We have no quarrel with the eventual appointment of Tim Weingartz, but basic human decency and respect requires us to at least consider and acknowl­ edge all applicants. Once again, the reason for Forsberg’s failure to be appointed was not given, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that the father of lhe former Charlton Park director, who had resigned in anger last fall, wasn't to the board’s liking. Now comes Tom Wilkinson, former maverick commissioner from lhe First District, who applied for one of three vacant seats on the Solid Waste Oversight Committee and wi*s recom­ mended by the man who defeated him in last year’s primary election, Donald Nevins. Even though he was the only applicant, he was rejected on a 5-2 vote, without clear reasons. Commissioner Ken Neil came close to being honest when he said be thought Wilkinson went behind his back. Wilkinson was not well liked by the majority of board members because he did not march in lockstep with them and raised loo many questions Neil and comrades James, Chairman Jeff Mackenzie, Clare Tripp and Wayne Adams turned Wilkinson away because they apparently don’t like him or his politics. They should have asked themselves what possible harm Wilkinson could do to them or their political agenda by sitting on the Solid Waste Oversight Committee. The County Board certainly has the right to accept or reject nominees for appointments to boards and commissions. But these days it's very difficult to find qualified people willing to take time oul of their busy schedules to attend meetings withoui pay for the public good. People willing to serve and take the job seriously should be given the courtesy of serious and thoughtful consideration. They shouldn’t be dismissed out of hand simply because the board doesn't like them or doesn’t agree with them. A committee that has to answer to the County Board shouldn’l just be its rubber stamp. Differing points of view should be welcomed. What we’re seeing here is a continuing pattern of personal pettiness in county government. It's not worthy of being part of a proud American tradition of fair play and honest and open debate in a democratic society. The County Board needs to be a public body that is more open and tolerant of different ideas and points of view. — Freds Jacobs, vice presides^ J-Ad Graphics tugM 21.2003 — Pro. 5 All Hastings Area Schools receive NCA accreditation All seven schools in Lhe Hastings Area School System have been accredited by lhe North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI). 4 To achieve accreditation, schools must meet NCACASI’s quality standards, be eval­ uated by a team of professionals from outside lhe school and engage in continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance. The accreditation process is voluntary and must be renewed each year. Hastings’ Pleasantview Elementary School has received special recognition for adopting a school improvement approach, “Outcomes Endorsement,” that requires a new level of accountability in that administrators and staff members make a commitment to implement a plan of continuous effort to improve student performance in selected areas. This approach requires documentation of results throughout a demanding improvement cycle. “Accreditation demonstrates to our stu­ dents, parents and community that we are focused on raising student achievement, pro­ viding a safe and enriching learning environ­ ment and maintaining an efficient and effec­ tive operation staffed by highly qualified edu­ cators,” said Hastings High School Principal Tim Johnston. “NCA CASI accreditation is recognized across state lines, which not only eases the transfer process as students move from accredited school to accredited school but also assures parents that the schools meet regionally and nationally accepted standards for quality and successful professional prac­ tice,” he said. Gary Ivinskas, who leads Hastings High's improvement team, said accreditation pro­ vides an external mark of quality and a proven process for school improvement. ’The real value of NCA CASI accredita­ tion is the school improvement process, which focuses the school staff on analyzing student performance data, identifying areas of weakness and developing clear goals and plans for improvement," he said. “We regu­ larly assess and measure our progress in all goal areas and NCA CASI holds us account­ able for demonstrating growth. The process keeps everyone in the building focused on raising student achievement” Hastings Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel noted that lhe community can be very proud that all of its schools have attained North Central accreditation. Parents and interested community mem­ bers can learn more about NCA CASI accred­ itation at www.nacasi.org. E.L.S. inc. 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WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR CAR! �Page 6 - Thursday. August 21. 2003 - The Hastings Banner I Rick Thomas Benner HASTINGS - Rick Thomas Benner, age 43, of Hastings died Monday, August 18, 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Rick was bom Dec. 26, 1959 in Hastings, the son of Ronald and Carol (Karcher) LAKE ODESSA - Maynard E. ‘Bob­ Bower, of Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003 at the age of 93. Mr. Bower was a retired skilled trades spe­ cialist for the John Bean Division of FMC in Lansing. The joy of his life was living at Jordan Lake and traveling to Florida and Las Vegas with Dorothy, his wife of 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Menon and Daisy (Cillcy) Bower, and broth­ Benner. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1978 from Hastings High School. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Rick is survived by his son. Justin R. Benner, of Hastings; parents, Carol and Ronald Benner of Hastings; sister. Laurie (Michael) McPhillips of Hastings; brother, David (Julie) Benner of Holland; three nephews; cousins and a host of special grandchildren; and three great great grand­ children. In keeping with Mr. Bower's wishes there will be no funeral service. Interment will take place in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, First United Methodist Church or lhe Charity of One’s She is survived by her daughters, Marlene “Molly” (Charlie) Elwell of Kalamazoo, Betty (Steve) Glaze of Miami, Oklahoma, and Jacklyn (John) Regis of Hickory Comers; 12 grandchildren; several great Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHI RCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pasior. Steve Olmtiead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Senia: 9:30 am; Sunday School 11:0 am. Sunday Evening Senia 6:00 p.m.; Bible Siudv & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6JO pm Moore. Pauor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 1 p.m. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday Schoo: 10:45 am. Morning Worship ST. ROSE Sunday Masses 8 30 i m and 11.00 am.: Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD ST. CYRIL’S Sunday 5-7 pm Youth Fellowship. (Gr. CATHOLIC CHI RCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al RusaeU. Pastor Saturday Mats 4:30 pm.; FAITH UNTTED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 im. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. HOPE INilTED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard 9-12). CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic evening service 600 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 pm Pioneer Club Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 am (Gr. K-8) (Serving evening meal to kids Pioneer Club p.m.) 6 al HASTINGS FREE (Pioneer's does not meet in the sum- mer. the program will begin in Sept.) METHODIST CHI RCH Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior (child care provided). 1674 West Sole Road. Hastings. Mich W. Clayton Garmon. Pastor Sunday School 9:30am; classes far all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or JJ Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or firn grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12k Youth Mawmcs or Teca Bible Quu (apes 13-19k Adak Btbir Study-No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hoangs. MI 49058 Rev Bob Smith. Phone 3674061 Worship Sen xes Sunday. 11 DO am; Sunday School. 10 am far all ages. Pasior Phone 945 9121. Sunday School far all at 9:30 a m nd worship servire at 10:30 a.m Coffee SAINTS ANDREW & MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH and Cook es will be available between the wonhip servia and 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Sen ias 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11:00 Sunday School Our New Sunday am. Holy Communion Wednesday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid s Time" is a great time of Evening Prayer services 600 pm For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T. Hustwick 946 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all «ervi> celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yn. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from es. Affiliated with the Independent Tom's Market;. We look forward to Anglican Church (Canada Synod). worshipping with you. FIRST BAPTIST CHI RCH GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 300 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pasior Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pasior 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Friday. Aug. 22 - Discover Grace at Summerfest. Saturday. Dave Wood Sr. - Mult Ministries. Pastor Ryan While. Youth 9.30 am Sunday School for all ages; 10.45 Aug. 23 • Discover Grace at Sum'xrfest; 11:00 a.m. Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 12:30 p.m. am.. Morning Worship Service. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL 600 p.m.. Evening Senia; 7.00 “Member CWr* </tbr WorIdWidr Ang/kw Conation" 315 W. and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe ID. Rector Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Musk Sunday Wcniup - 8 am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. Puppet Show at Community Stage. 8:00 pm. Narcotics Anonymous. pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awana. Sc. Sunday. Aug 24 - 8.00 & 1000 am Worship-, blessing of the backpacks; Discover Grace at and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Offia. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Leisure Time Bible Summerfest. Tuesday. Aug. 26 7.00 p.m Overeaters Anonymous Wednesday, Aug. 27 - 700 pm. Studies. Fellowship and Faithful Men HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) METHODIST CHURCH CHIPCH OFTHE 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 209 W Green Street. Hastings. MI NA2ARENF. 1716 North Browtway Rev Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 DO a.m. Fellowship Time before the 49058 (269-945-9574) famc^: voyager.net. Barrier free building am. Morning Worship Senia; 6:00 p.m. evening Service. Wednesday. 7:00 p m Services far Adults. Teens and Children servia. Nursery, children's ministry. istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LBS Mapk Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun Praise A Worship 10:30 am.. 600 COUNTRYCHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Doncn Morrison Service Times: Wonhip Senia 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church, fouth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-nooc. Saturday mghts - Praise Senias 7:30 pm. For more information call the church offia. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP (Comer of Drake and Cedar Creek Rd.) Pastor Jim McKelvey. (269) 623-8857 Sunday Senicc 10:30 am-12 boo BiNc Study Fnday at 7 p.m. J Norm Bourn*. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager Sunday, 8:15 am - Sunday School. 9:30 am. FELLOWSHIP MlNISTklFS A Spent filled cHrch. Meeting at the Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 am Worship 11 DO am; Evening Service at 6:00 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. (616) 9*5-9392. Sunday Worship 10 ajn.-l I am.; P.O. Bo* 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; youth group, adult imall group min- CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught SUNFIELD - Ronnie Keefer, age 27, of Sunfield passed away, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003 in Kalkaska. MI. Ronnie was bom Feb. 26,1976 in Lansing, the son of Ronald and Janet (Abbott) Keefer. He was rai:.e j in the Sunfield area and attended area schools, graduating from Lake wood High School 1994. After graduating high school, he continued his education at Ohio Auto Diesel in Cleveland, Ohio where he gained a proficien­ cy in small engine repair. This knowledge he readily applied to helping friends work on their motorcycles. After college, Ronnie returned to the Lake wood area where he was employed as an autobody technician for Tri-County Autobody, in Woodbury. Ronnie’s true passion was found in riding motorcycles and playing softball. Ronnie was the type of individual who nat­ urally inspired the young children in his life. He combined his passions for motorcycle rid­ ing and playing softball by coaching youth baseball and instructing young riders. During the summer months he played both co-ed and mens softball on various leagues throughout the area; participating in tournament games as often as possible. He is survived by his mother, Janet (Abbott) Keefer, father, Ronald Keefer, sis­ ter. Aimee (Alvin) (Keefer) Hawley; grand­ mother, Lettie Keefer; grandfather, Philip (Mary) Abbott; and four very special nieces and nephews, Jared. Benjamin, Nathan and Cassandra. He was preceded in death by his grandfa­ ther, Scott Keefer. Funeral services will be held al 11 ajn. Friday, Aug. 22,2003 al the Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. The family will receive visitors Thursday, Aug. 21 from 6-8 p.m., at the Daniels Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions be made to Ronnie Keefer Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. GRACZ COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nariwtlle. LIVE! Under lhe Dome (Contemporary servia). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am. - pm; Wed 6:30 pm Jesus Club for Refreshments; boys & girls ages 4-11 Pastors David Traditional Servia, Sunday School. and Rose MacDonald. .An oasis cf God's love. “Where Everyone is Nursery is provided during both Someone Special" For information call for ages five through second grade. Wednesday nights - 6:00 pm. LIVE! Under WOODGROVE BRETHREN Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair aci.essible and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Servia 10:30 am. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 ( 269) 945 2938 Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 1000 am . Worship (1 00am . 600 pm Wednesday: BiNe Class 7.00 p.m.. Clanes for all ages. ST. CRH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Dome praise Rcfre-iiments; 10:00 Traditional Servia. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST the GIVE A MEMORIAL THAT CAN GO ON FOREVER... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund team rehearsal. Thursday nights - "1:00 p.m. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Starting June 1 - Summer Worship Schedule 8 30 am. LIVE! Under the Dome. Junior Church; 9:30 am. CHRISTIAN PARISH Coats am worship services. Junior church is 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-132-1806. 4887 11:00 a.m. activities throughout the 10:30 Servia is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services SPECIAL EVENTS: 945-0526. 24 • Service Outside. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • ’Prescriptions’' 118 S. Jefferson -945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan \ " Barbara Eline Birman IONIA - Barbara Eline Birman, age 67, of Ionia passed away Aug. 15, 2003 at Home of Hope in Grand Rapids. She was bom on March 19, 1936 in Ionia the daughter of Wayne and Ruby (Marlin) Cline. She was a 1954 graduate of Ionia High School. She married Donald Birman Oct. 22, 1955 in Ionia. Together they owned and operated Midway Motel for 36 years. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of almost 50 years Donald Birman of Ionia; children, Jody Birman of Comstock Park, Todd Birman of Ionia, Trevor Birman of Lansing; grandchildren, Todd Jr., Danielle, Ed, Roman and Holly. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Marilyn and Joyce. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 18,2003 at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Rev. Mark Johnson officiated. Anyone wishing may make memorial con­ tributions to Ionia Hospice in memory of Barbara. You may make online condolences al www.lakefuneralhomes.com. Denise Ann Mohr CALEDONIA - Denise Ann Mohr, age 43, of Caledonia, went to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 15.2003. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Brandon Newsted. Denise is survived by her husband, William; her children, Annie Cantrell, Stacie and Donnie Robinson; granddaughter, Nora Robinson; her father and mother. Cliff and Ilah Newsted; step-children, Lorelei Doublestien, Elissa Mohr, Angela Mohr, Miranda Mohr, Mindy Mohr, William Mohr, brothers. Dale and Barb Newsted, Darren and Pat Newsted; many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services for Denise were held Monday, Aug. 18. 2003 at Dorr Baptist Church, 1504-142nd Ave., Moline. Pastor Richard Helderop officiated. In lieu of gifts or flowers, memorial contri­ butions may be made to the mission fund of Dorr Baptist Church. Maxine L. (Messimer) Hawkins CHARLOTTE - Maxine L. (Messimer) Hawkins, Charlotte, passed away August 12, 2003 at the age of 82. Maxine was bom August 25, 1920 in Detroit, the daughter of Howard and Bernice (Miller) Messimer. She spent all her life in the Charlotte and Hastings areas, retiring from Owens-Illinois in 1985. She was a devoted Tigers fan and enjoyed good music, crocheting and playing cards. Ms. Hawkins was preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law Phyllis and Lee Lane; niece Linda Mathis and nephew Dale Lamie. Surviving are four children, Roger (Yvonne) Wolfe of Brandenton, Florida; Sham Phillips of Hastings, David (Brinda) Hawkins of Nashville, and Deborah Cogswell (Donald Stahl) of Rives Junction; six grandchildren; several great grandchil­ dren; nieces; nephews; and dear friends. Memorial service was held Friday, Aagust 15, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rich Mitteriing officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mid-Michigan Hospice House, St. Lawrence Campus, 1210 W. Saginaw St, Lansing 48915 or any United Stales Veteran’s Organization. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com _________ Mark Wright_________ | HOLLAND - Mark Wright, age 44, of Holland, formerly of Lansing and Lake Odessa, passed away suddenly August 16, 2003. He is survived by his sons, Jeremy and Derek Wright of Holland; brothers, Brian Wright and James (Barb) Wright; and the mother of his children, Judy O'NeilL Mark had worked in food service at Sparrow Hospital for 19 years. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20 at the Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. the BCF or call (269) Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County Contemporary This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. for more information on Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor A August Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. person you designate. Ask your funeral director Hastings Mass Sunday at 9:30 am grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her par­ ents, a brother, Daryl Watson, and a sister, Alvina “Nonie” Bettison. A memorial service was conducted Monday, Aug. 18, 2003 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Private interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to a charity of your choice will be appreciated. county in the name of the FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHI RCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pasior. Sunday Services - 9:00 a.m Traditional Worship. 10.30 a.m. Contemporary Worship The 9:00 Servia is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220 The mission of St Rene Catholic Church. David S. Rimhart HICKORY CORNERS - David S. Rinehart, age 58, of Hickory Camera, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 16. 2003. Dave was bom Sept. 9, 1944 in Grand Rapids, the son of Richard and Susan (Northrup) Rinehart. A career naval man, he was Master Chief retiring in 1986, after 26 years of loyal serv­ ice to his country and the United States Navy. On June 1,1985, he married Ruth Kreason, who survives. An avid fisherman and hunter, David enjoyed golf, but mostly traveling with his daughter Lindsey to horse shows. A life member of Delton VFW Post 422, he also held the offices of 1st Vice Commander and chairman of the Club Committee of Hickory Comers American Legion Post 484. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Susan Rinehart of Greenville; his loving wife. Ruth; daughters. Lois (Mike) Reid of Warren and Lindsay al home; sisters, Darlene Burton of Belmont and Lori (Jim) Reintges of Chase; twin grandchildren. David and Karina, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, David in 1992. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Aug. 19 from 10 *.m.-noon at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, contributions totheCheff Center will be appreciated. passed away Thursday, Aug. 14. 2003. Mrs. Burdick was bom Nov. 25, 1925 in Kalamazoo, lhe daughter of Andrew and Florence (Frink) Watson. A 1943 graduate of Kellogg Agriculture School, she was a loyal employee of Kelloggs, Gull Lake Schools, and the James Animal Clinic. A member of Delton VFW Post 422 Auxiliary, Mrs. Burdick enjoyed bowling, shooting pool, hunting, fishing, playing cards and dancing. On Dec. 31. 1954, she married Clyde Burdick who preceded her in death on Aug. 3.1977. ers, Harold, Larry and Jack. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, James (Ann) Bower of Las Vegas and Duane (Susan) Bower of Hastings; daughter, Marilynn (James) Granger of Cheboygan; sister. Madonna Pick of Ionia; brothers, LaVon Bower of Lake Odessa, Victor Bower of Colorado, and Irving Graham of Lansing. He had eight grandchildren; 16 great friends. Preceding him in death were his grandpar­ ents, Merrill and Beatrice Karcher Voylc and Mildred Benner. Memorial services were held Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kathy Brown officiated. Burial was at Bowne Charlene L. Burdick KALAMAZOO - Charlene L. Burdick, age 77, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Delton, Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS Nor*h of Hastings on M-43 and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway xjk Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hasting* Banner - ThunKtey. August 21. 2003 - Pag* 7 BOY, Garret C. Fox. bom on July 12,2003 at 10:53 p.m. to Kris and Sarah Fox of Lowell. He was 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Don and Deb Hall and John and Jana Fox. all of Lowell. Great grandparents are Norm and Millie Hall and the late Bob and Pal Newell, all of Hastings. Great Aunts and Uncles Brenda and Randy Teegardin and Martha and Dave Hollister, all of Hastings. Special cousins Lauren and Lindsay Azevedo and Ion and Steve Hollister. Pettengill/Krzysanski to wed Aug. 23 Crystal Pettengill and John Krzyzanski, along with their parents, are pleased to announce their engagement. An August 23 wedding is being planned. BOY, Clayton Marshall, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 7. 2003 at 8:12 p.m. to Tamara and Sean Sullivan of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 3/4 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Mariah Juanita, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 8,2003 at 4:42 pan. to Anna Perez of Lake Odesaa. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs and 21 inches long. GIRL, Graycee Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 7, 2003 at 5:29 p.m. to Courtney Hallifax and Jason McCarty of Hastings. Weighing 8 Iba. 23 inches long. 5 generations of Tobiases Great, g e»l grandpa Lawrence Tobias; great grandpa Bernard Tobias; grandpa Tracy Tobias and Tasha Tobias, mother of Alexis Ann, who was bom on her great, great grandpa Lawrence Tobias's birthday April 22. Social Security bNot Enough. GIRL. Victoria Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 6.2003 at 1:31 pan. to Herb Seidelman and Staci Richards of Orleans. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Jayden Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 6. 2003 al 4:23 aan. to Samantha Rice of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 4.5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jordan Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 6. 2003 at 10:50 p.m. to Jamie Vreugde and Leon Madden of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, NiyaShyanne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug 4, 2003 at 9 aan. to Casey Hart and Eric Sleidle of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Aubrey Kay. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug 4, 2003 at 8:27 aan. to Sarah Bowerman and Kellen Dennis of Sunfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. PUBLIC NOTICE AB Barry County YbwnsMps APPLICATIONS FOR DEFERMENT OF SUMMER 2003 TAXES AP township treasurers in Barry County are currently accepting applications tor summer 2003 tax deferments (determents are not exemptions). To qualify, a household annual income cannot exceed $25,000. The appicenKs) must also be: 1) 82 years of age or older, Indudtog the unmarried surviving spouse of a person who was 82 years of age or older at the time of death; According to the Social Jom us for a discussion Security Adnunistraiion. that may help you answer Social Security benefits are the following question-; expected to begin exceeding ■ How does Social Security work? tax collections in the year I Am I covered9 2015. Are you and your family financially prepared9 I How ahoid I prepare? wR ba avatobte to resawar qaaatfam. Please can or stop in today to make your reservation. BcbKnW Investment Representative Rebecca Hawks celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary Wayne and Judie Hawk of Bristol Lake, Dowling were married on August 1. 1953. In honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, their children. Deb Taylor and Dana (Connie) Hawk are hosting a card reception on August 24 at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 from 2 to 5 pan R. Stutzman and Joseph «28 N. Church Street Keatings. Ml 49058 269-943-9780 or TOLL FREE 877-948-9730 C. Matthews Jr., both formerly of Hastings, were united in marriage July 18, 2003 at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Hastings, Nebraska. Kaihi Gruidei. sister of lhe bride, was matron of honor. Chris Gruidei. close friend of the groom and brother-in-law of the bride was best man. God's blessing on the union of Joseph and Rebecca was officiated by Pastor John Ross in the private ceremony attended by family. Joe and Rebecca wish to convey their best wishes and happiness to their friends in Hastings, Mich. A special thanks, from lhe couple, to Billy Milcher a.k.a. “Cupid’s Special Agenl.” The couple currently resides in Garden City, Michigan. 3) an aAgfoie senricepereon. ekgibie veteran or their afigibto widow widower; 4) a blind person; or 5) a totaty and permanently disabled person. Those that farm agricutturai real property may atoo quafify it the gross receipts of the farming operation are not less than the household income of the owner. More faktamaitori and deferment appKcante may be obtained from the (Blowing treaaurere: A rapmiafw fraa Em Md laarifr AMtMaMon StutzmanMatthews Jr. wed 2) paraplegic or quadriplegic; Edward Jones ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Mann* Jamwti. Treasurer (517) 862-0948 IRVING TOWNSHIP Lymatte Wlngater, Treasurer (208) 9484833 CARLTON TOWNSHIP Marten* Forman. Treaaurer (288) 9464890 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP VtcM RBcM*. Treasurer (280)884-5357 HOPE TOWNSHIP Arian* Tonkin. Treasurer (209) 948-2464 THORNAPPLE TOWNST-BP Debra Buckowing. Treasurer (289) 705-7202 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP Ginger Cote. Treasurer (517)852-1644 BARRY TOWNSH P JudBh Wooer. Trwwwar (288)0234171 Rim AND TOWNSHIP Sanon* GreenBeW, Treasurer (280) 948-2194 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Diana PNKpa. Treasurer (2c9) P'4-8158 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP .Jarkato Treaaww (200)785-9001 JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP K*in»en Mokaroon. Traaaurer (200)7214011 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP JannOar McKeever. Treasurer (280)721-4021 PRAMJEV1LLE TOWNSHIP Vtafcey Nottingham, Treasurer (200)623-2064 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Loretta Ptxtey. Treasurer WOODLAND TOWNSHIP Nancy Potter. Treasurer (280)374-7240 Free Cake Come to Barry County's biggest birthday party Friday, August 22, and help us celebrate breaking a fiuiness World Record! Be there to witness the most candles ever lit on one cake (5,000) and help us eat it tool Hayward/Haywood Family Reunion The descendants of Stephen and Rachel Hayward/Hay-wood. who settled in Barry County in 1857 attended their family reunion. Sunday. Aug. 10. at Welcome Woods Campground, Hastings. There was plenty to eat and family mem­ Jack Nelson Longstreet. Middleville and Tanuny Kay MilcheU. Middleville. Hubert Allen Peltier. Hastings and Janet Kay Fesris. Hastings. Troy Phillip White. Nashville and Karen Elizabeth Rogers, Nashville John Paul Krzyzanski. Battle Creek and Crystal Ann Pettengill. Battle Creek. Brandon Scott Sanders. Hastings and Amber Lee Boger. Hastings. Brian Joe Martin. Hickory Comers and Kerri Ann Goodman. Hickory Comers. Andrew Jon Bonifacio, Hastings and Debra Ann LaLone. Hastings. Jesse William Stark, Dowling and Jennifer Lee Adam. Dowling. Steven Wayne Fyan. Freeport and Kristen Ann Schnicke. Freeport. Christopher Dean Brown. Hastings and Rachel Renee Clinton. Middleville, bers brought each other up to dale. Those in attendance were: Willard and Carole Smith. Grand Rapids; Ray and Laura Orsbom, Lake Odessa; dennis DeMond. Charlotte: Cindie Luchie, Allen; David and Celia DeMond. Woodland; Bemita Nesbin. Robinsonville. MS; and Gerri Howorth, Visalia. CA who traveled the farthest. Dnveru. NOTHING BUT THE GOOD UFE AT Rush Trucking Join us from 4-6 pjn. to Pennock State Street Center, 1108 W. COMPANY DRIVERS (Baffle Creek Area) • Local/OIR • Insurance Avail 2 Yrs. O1R Exp. & Class A CDL w/Hazmat 888-595-7874 State Street to help Felpausch and Pennock Health Services celebrate their anniversaries. Free cake, giveaways, drawings and lots of fun! For more information call (269) 945-1760. Ext. 8031 GREAT BASEBALL GREAT FANS. CRUT FUN. Pennock BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES FINAL GAMES OF REGULAR SEASON AUG. 29 - BABE RUTH “BOBBLEHEAD” NIGHT AUG. 30 - F1REWORKS-FIREWORKS-F1REWORKS See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium wwwJWttocfMky«*mxofli • eemmjut Q3SKMO �Page 8 — Thuisday. August 21. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Tuesday night for parents and students to meet teachers and for students to get their schedules. The Grand Rapids Press carried an obituary for Jack Fletcher Cook, age 84 of Gun Lake. He died in Florida back on July 21. His serv­ ice was to be on Sunday at the Wayland United Methodist Church with Rev. Nancy Besemer officiating. Mr. Cook and his wife. Ethel, were frequent Lake Odessa visitors back when his father, John Cook, had a sum­ mer cottage on Maier Drive at the east end of The Red Cross Blood Mobile unit will return Monday afternoon for its bi-monthly visit at the Fellowship Hall of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, with hours from noon until 5:45 p.m On Saturday of Labor Day weekend (Aug. 30), the Lake Odessa Depot/Muscum will be open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The genealogy library also be open on that day to render assistance to anyone seeking information. The Woodland Labor Day weekend festiv­ ities also will take place that weekend, with the annual chicken barbecue Saturday, Aug. 30. Lakewood schools opened on Tuesday, Aug. 19, but some extra-curricular activities began even before that. There was a band practice Monday night (Aug. 18) and cross country runners began making their treks around lhe school track around lhe fields and woodlots. The varsity boys' and gills’ cross country teams both competed at the Rocket Invitational Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 19, at Brewer Park on 84th Street, not far from the U.S.-131 expressway. The Clarksville Steam and Gas Engine Show runs from Thursday through Saturday on Robbins Road southwest of Clarksville from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cn Saturday, the Saranac Bridgefest opens that my grandmother slay here to "take care" of me. This is so unfair. When my older sister was 15, she was permitted to stay home alone. I am currently saving up to attend universi­ ty next year. 1 get good grades and am a con­ scientious student. I have never broken my curfew, I am responsible, and I don't go look­ ing for trouble. I have never given my moth­ The Mokma Company crew works even on Sundays to prepare Tupper Lake Street for its new surface. on at noon with a parade. Lakewood High Schoo! held open house the lake. Jack Cook was retired jeweler in Lansing and Wayland. He and his father and his son John composed a trio ot square dance callers three generations. Jack and wife Ethel of 57 years had children Ramona Diller, Dorothy Sewell and John Cook II. He also had five siblings. Masonic and Easter Star rit­ uals would be included in the memorial serv­ ice. Recent special music at Central UMC included whistler Lee Oxendale who whistled the melody of two recorded compositions, with Ruth Bylsma playing flute with the organ for hymns and the postlude and David Garlock playing clarinet with organ accom­ paniment Congratulations to Paul Towns on being chosen grand marshal of the Woodland Homecoming over Labor Day weekend. The First Congregational Church is wel­ coming its new pastor, Mark Jarvie of Vermontville, who will be occupying the par­ sonage part time. The search committee was impressed with his fervor for preaching and his enthusiasm for the new location. He and his wife have two children in college and a daughter who attend* Maple Va|Iey High School. . J . ; The new curbs extend several feet into the Fourth Avenue intersection. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT Ptease Take Notice that the Board of Eduction of Detton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Barry and Allegan. Michigan, has catted a special election to to held in the school dtstncl on Tuesday. September 23, 2003. TAKE NOTICE that the following propositions wiH be submitted at the special bond election: I BONDING PROPOSAL Shall Delton Kellogg Schools. Barry and ABegan Counties. Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Twelve Million DoUars ($12,000,000) and issue its general obligatior unfanrted tax bonds therefor, tor the purpose of: partially remodeling, refurnishing and re-equipping school buildings; constructing a maintenance faculty addition to the storage facility; constructing bleachers; and developing and improving the site? The foHowmg is tor informational purposes only; The estimated mflage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2003. under current law. is 2.00 milts ($2.00 on each $1.000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, will not exceed eighteen (18) years. The estimat jd simple average annual milage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 2.66 mills ($2.55 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). (Pursuant to State law. expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds can­ not be used tor repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.) II. BONDING PROPOSAL Shall Detton Kellogg Schools, Barry and AJtegan Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Three Mitbon Dollars ($3,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, tor the purpose of: erecting, furnishing and equipping a now community center, partially remodeling and refurnish­ ing the high school; and developing and improving the site? The following is tor informational purposes only: The estimated milage that wiH be levied tor the proposed bonds in 2003, under current law. is 0.50 mill ($0.50 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, wiH not exceed eighteen (18J years. The estimat­ ed simple average annua! millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 0.63 mill ($0.63 of each $1.000 of taxable valuation.) (Pursuant to State tew, expenditure ot bond proceeds must be audited and the proceeds can­ not be used tor repair or maintenance costs, teacher, admmistrptof or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.) THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 23, 2003, IS MONDAY. AUGUST 25, 2003. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY. AUGUST 25, 2003, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL BOND ELECTION. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk s office. Persons planning to register with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascer­ tain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open tor registration This Notice « given by order of the Board of Education o' Delton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Barry and AJtegan. Michigan. Death came Friday, Aug. 15, to Barbara (Mrs. Donald) Birman of rural Ionia, who died al the Home of Hope in Grand Rapids. She and her husband owned the Midway Motel on M-66 near 1-96 and Grand River Avenue for 36 years. Earlier they had lived in Lake Odessa during lhe years when their chil­ dren Jody, Todd and Travor were bom. Don was the son of Clarence and Iva Birman of Fourth Avenue. Barbara was from Ionia, the daughter if Wayne and Ruby Cline. She grad­ uated at Ionia in 1954, Motorists have found creative ways to negotiate lhe comer of Fourth Avenue and Tupper Lake Street. With the street totally closed to the east, the comer was quite nor­ mal. but once the middie of the intersection was excavated, with new installations, and then new paving material, which was about three inches lower than the surrounding street, there was a definite drop. The comer was well marked with orange barrels to warn any approaching vehicles. Some did a big loop to the west to avoid the sunken area. Others took a route through lhe parking area of Tracey's barber shop and others simply went around the block to the west, trying to avoid lhe dropped area. The new jurbs are like those in Ionia and Hastings, jutting out into the intersection about six feet. Does this help control traffic or create any safe conditions? This remains to be seen. Fortunately this new configuration is only on the east side of Fourth Avenue. We wonder what happens next, when cars or other vehicles approach lhe three-way stop from the north at the same time one of the dozens of semi-trailers comes from the east. Even with lhe earlier formal, southbound vehicles were expected to back up and move to the curb or otherwise get out of the way of the big rigs coming from the east. With the turning space now decorated with curb juts, who goes where? Often southbound vehicles were forced to move in reverse several feet to make room for the big guys turning north onto Fourth. This is the common sense approach for trucks headed to Twin City Foods. During lhe construction phase they have had to use the Emerson Street approach and then use Lincoln Street. Recent graduates from area colleges include Gretchen Reed with her master of sci­ ence degree. Tiffany Scobey with a bachelor of science in nursing, Denise Newman master of public administration and Coralyn Woldhuis bachelor of science in nursing, all from Grand Valley State University. Graduates from Cornerstone include Connie Bishop. Christina Pen. Daniel Goodemoot and Judy Sadler. Daniel is a 1992 graduate of Lakewood, employed by the college. Christina Pelt graduated in 1997 from Lakewood. Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education er a reason not to trust me, and she agrees. Do you have any ideas? - London. Ontario Dear London; This has more to do with your mother than you. She may feel uneasy leaving her "baby" at home alone, but it's more likely an issue of safety. We hear horror stories every day about home intruders. Having another adult in the house reassures Mom that you will be protected. Talk to Moin. and promise to keep the doors locked and the phone handy. Tell her you will cali Grandma every day to check in. If that doesn't do the trick, remember it's only one year until you will be in college and can live independently. Dubious lawsuit Dear Annie: 1 would like to comment on the letter from "Sad Friend in Los Angeles." whose social group was being sued because a drunken woman fell at their annual ball. "Sad Friend** asked bow they should behave toward this woman. If these facts are correct, the woman should be ostracized. The filing and aggressive pur­ suit of dubious lawsuits in this country is all too common, and it is injuring us all. People who file these lawsuits in the hope of getting something they don't really deserve are despi­ cable, and you ought to say so. - Stamford. Conn. Dear Stamford: Since we did not know all the details of the lawsuit, it seemed inappro­ priate to comment cn its merit The writer asked how to treat this woman, and we told her. Here's a tetter with an understandably different take on the subject; The other side Dear Annie's Mailbox: That column is sim­ ilar to a slander being circulated in a small town against a client of mine. In my case, there are specific acts of negligence commit­ ted by the group that ted to a hazardous con­ dition being present on the dance floor, none of which pertained to alcohol consumption. In order to prevail in a personal injury law­ suit, one must prove there was negligence or fault of a third petson (or organization) and that that fault caused the person damages. If negligence is caused by the person who was injured, that person cannot recover damages or will have their damages reduced. Big business and insurance companies love to promote the notion that we have a judicial system that is out of control in awarding dam­ ages for any reason. In truth, I find judges and juries very conservative, only awarding money for those who are truly injured as a result of someone else's negligence. In this particular case, there is insurance coverage, so the social group will carry on. and the town has imposed some needed restrictions on how alcohol can be used on public property, which is in the public's inter­ est. There are always two sides to a story. The beauty of our country is that we let an impar­ tial judge or jury decide the facts, not a news­ paper column. — D.G. in Southern Louisiana Dear D.G.: We did not attempt to "decide the facts." and we appreciate hearing your side. The question posed to us was social. When a member of a group sues, for whatev­ er reason, justified or not, it damages the friendship. How to sue the group is your area of expertise. How to behave under such cir­ cumstances is ours. No ambition, no sex Dear Annie: I’ve been married to "Billy" for 16 years. During that time, my salary has quadrupled, and we’ve been able to afford a nice home and a part-time housekeeper. Billy, however, is earning close to the same amount he did when I first met him. He has had opportunities for advancement but "doesn't want to lake the chance." He was out of work for two years and could have retrained in his field, but didn't bother. I might put up with his lack of ambition, but our sex life also is lousy. When I became pregnant years ago, Billy decided it was weird to have sex with me carrying his child. Our son is now 14, and Billy’s sexual interest has never recovered. Believe me, Annie, I have tried everything. Billy has so many excuses to avoid sex that he must keep a list in his pocket. He is in total denial that be might be lhe problem, and absolutely refuses to see a doctor or a therapist. My main concern is our son. 1 see him falling into the same behavior patterns as his father and would like to get him away from Billy's influence. Should I get a divorce and bail out of this mess? I don't want to lose my home and pay alimony to a man who needs it only because he has no motivation. Meanwhile, Billy's health isn't great, and his family members have a history of dying in their 50s. Waiting until then seems like a rather grim alternative. Any suggestions? Hanging by a Thread Dear Thread: Lack of ambition is a nega­ tive factor in many marriages, but combined with a lack of intimacy, even strong marriages can sink. It is also possible that Billy is equal­ ly miserable and, contemplating a short future, depressed as well. Since he refuses to get help for himself, please get counseling on your own and decide what course of action will be best for you and your son. Divorce can be quite rough on kids (and even separated, your son will still be influenced by his father). Nutrition needed Dear Annie: My grandfather is in his late 60s and recently lost his female companion, who also did the cooking and cleaning. My wife and I try to look out for him as much as possible. We fix his dinner twice a week and take him to lunch every Sunday after church. Gramps never teamed to cook and has no desire to start now. However, when I drop by his place, I find nothing but cookies, chips, pretzels and other junk food. Gramps would get upset if I offered to do his grocery shop­ ping, but I can't get over there every day to make sure he is eating well How cm I make sure he is getting the proper nutrients? I want to keep him around for a long time. - Worried in Michigan Dear Worried: You sound like a loving grandson, but you cannot force Gramps to cat healthier. It would be OK, however, to pick up a few nutritious things for him next time you are at the grocery store. Tell him there was a sate on oranges or broccoli and you thought he might like some. Also, look into the available senior social services in his area and Meals on Wheels (mowaa.org). On wearing white Dear Annie: Why do so many people have big church weddings and even wear white for second, third and fourth marriages? I have always thought that both were inappropriate. Am I behind the times? - Curious in New Lenox, DI. Dear New Lenox: Most etiquette books say second, third and fourth marriages should be low-key affairs. However, we believe my couple wilLng to tie the knot should be given some latitude when it comes to style. It's not worth arguing over what color the bride (or groom) wears, and if the couple decides to havt a big blast, we only hope *hey cm afford iL Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailtfox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Benner — Thursday. August 21. 2003 — Page 9 The Yankee Springs Store Barry County villages, Partvi By Joyce Weinbrecht The following series of essays were written to give an overview cf Bany County villages in the 1900s.: During the 20th century and up until now. the town of Woodland enjoyed baseball and softball and had some very good teams. The Classic Memorial Park was purchased as early as 1923. ft became a lighted ball park in 1939 and the park later was christened Classic Memorial Park in honor of Herald Classic, a long time pharmacist and Village Council member, has served as the center of many activities through the years. Woodbury is a hamlet located on M-66 almost to the Woodland Township line. It was the result of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad ending there when it could not cross the Detroit Lansing and Northern Railroad. The railroad built a turntable at Woodbury and turned the C.K.&S. engine around there when they couldn’t get across the earlier railroad tracks, even after a rather bloody battle with employees of both rail­ roads using baseball bats and two-by-fours as weapons on the spot. Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad employees lost. However, there was speculation that the line was running out of funding for building the railroad on into Ionia County. At one time, there was a thriving village at this spot. There was a post office established in 1889. with Charley A. Lapo as postmaster. There was a stage line daily from Woodbury to Ionia. The post office closed in about 1910, another victim of Rural Free Delivery. There were two hotels, two blacksmith shops, rs\ eating place, the United Brethren Church, which still stands (2000) lhe Smith Brothers Elevator, two saw mills, two cider mills, stockyards, a barber shop and pool room, three general stores, two livery stables, a fam. implement store, and several saloons. The elevator had a bean room where the ladies of the village made their money, not known then as pin money, but as bean money. They were paid by lhe pounds of trash they were able to remove from tKe harvested beans. Woodland elevator also had a bean room. There was a poultry business where they sold eggs and shipped chickens and turkeys to the city markets, including Detroit and Chicago. In later years there was a garage owned by Forest DeCamp, and a grocery store, operated by lhe Harold Anderson family, which closed in 1962. Today Woodbury is the site of two major agricultural elevators owned by Mueller Bean Corporation. The trains still run over the track and are operated by CSX. There is a thriving restaurant and a convenience store. The school consolidated with lhe Woodland School District in 1923. The school budding can still be identified, as can the general store. The elevators predominate the village site and lhe white frame church, now over 100 years old, stands out and can be seen from the cross roads of M-50. M-43 and M-66. Wamerville was hardly even a hamlet in Woodland Township, but it was a very busy comer and bore lhe name Wamerville after the owner of the store’s builders and owners. Abraham and Margaret Warner. The store was built in 1895 with living quarters upstairs over the store. The school was built across the road from the store. Abe and Meg operated the store there until 1927 when their youngest son. Charley, bought it The store was famous for its cheese which first Abe and then Charley bought unripened in large wooden tubs and aged in an upstairs bedroom over lhe heat duct from the store below. When a customer wanted some cheese they would cut off a slab of whatever size was wanted with a large cleaver, wrap it in grocery paper and send lhe happy customer on his was Leo Hitt’s garage where cars, tractors and other machinery could be repaired and the shop also served as a gathering place for the men of lhe neighborhood, where many a card game was played. In 1927 when Charley and Mary Warner took over the store, the grocery wagon, which Abe had established and Charley had run, was motorized and Clarence Faust, his son-in-law operated it. In 1943 Charley and Mary sold the store to Frank Kipp, who sold ii to John Potter. John was living with his family in the combination store and borne and operating the store when it burned in 1950. After lhe store was gone, Wamerville was also gone. The schoolhouse was moved east and became a private dwelling, the house on the southeast comer where Charley and Bertha Fisher had lived for many years was moved to make room for highway expansion. The building which housed lhe garage still stands on lhe comer of M-66 and Davenport Road as the only reminder that Wamerville ever exist­ ed. Yankee Springs Township has the one remaining water powered mill in Barry County at Bowens Mills. The mill was built originally as a saw mill in 1839. It has gone through many owners and many changes over the years, and once even was relocated from its original spot. Currently it belongs to Carieen and Owen Sabin, who in honor of Carleen’s father and mother. Marion and Neal Cook, are restoring the saw mill which will be powered by a water wheel. The grist mill and cider mill, which have in operation for several years, are operated by a water-driven turbine. The mills are open to the public and attract many tourists and students to view how it used to be. There are several other buildings in the complex, including the Moe Schoolhouse, a plank house, a blacksmith shop and the Bowens histone house. The village of Bowens Mills can still be found by lhe cluster of houses and a church. There hasn’t been a post office there since 1906. The area around Gun Lake in Yankee Springs Township is a varied and busy place. There are many businesses lining Chief Noonday Road out to the township line al George Eldridge's Apply Dryer lhe lives lhe people of Barry County and we are only tapping into the world of computers with their many abilities as we learn how to use them. The world of medicine has changed significantly in the past 100 years, with some diseases nearly conquered end others better understood. Education is different, with the consolida­ tion of schools into more sophisticated centers for learning and universities have changed, attempting to zero in on knowledge that directly relates to the chosen lifestyles stu­ dents hope to attain. The foods we cat and the manner in which they are prepared has changed with faster ways of preparing meals and fast food restaurants everywhere. The building of better roads has made traveling faster and more direct, but not necessarily safer. We have worked our way tluough several wars and conflicts. Many of us have never known a very long time when there wasn’t a war, a conflict or a cold war happening some­ where. We have lived with shortages and rationing during those times and with fear many times. We have seen our leaders be strong and we have seen them stumble. This probtbiy won’t change much in the new century, but we will endure. Life after all. is a mix of the old with the new, and sometimes we even have choic­ es. Sources. History of Barry County. W.W. Potter. 1912; History of Allegan, BarryCounty. 1880; Barry County History 1985; Archives. Hastings Banner; Photo Collection of Bernard Museum; Years Gone By; photos from the Norma Velderman Collection; Photos from the JJF. Weinbrecht Collection; Vital Records. Barry County; From Time To Time Columns by Esther Walton, Norma Velderman, Catherine Lucas, and Joyce Weinbrecht; The History of Woodland, Michigan, 1837-1871. Details from Plat Maps from 1873.1895; 1913; and 1928. putting range. The Yankee Springs folks have their own THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTINGcTQCQLLECI ADEBLANYffiFORMAIlQN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.PLEASCCQNIACTOURQFF)CEAT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE WLITAHY DUTY. MQfiTGAGESALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas E. Muca and Julie A Mucd. husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated June 18.1999 and recorded July 14.1999 in Liber 1032. Page 513, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven and 57/100 Dollars ($221,197.57) :’.ore also sold ice cream and ice cream cones and the Warners always held a huge 4th of Michigan at 1 <X) p.m. on September 12, 2003 themselves. Across the road, on lhe northeast comer. the townsh’p selling grape vine shoots. The land in the area is not the best for raising com and wheal and this peddler convinced the farmers that it was ideal country for raising grapes for wine and for juices. It probably could have been had some watering systems and fertilizing knowledge and experience been available, but no advice on how to raise grapes was offered and most could not have afforded to do the extra steps anyway. As one wanders along the trails in Yankee Springs grapevines which did survive the early times, lilac bushes, scrubby apple trees and an occa­ sional old foundation mark the places where these people tried to farm. In the mid-1930», the State of Michigan stepped in and purchased the lands from the fanners, allowing them to relocate and allow­ ing the State of Michigan to develop the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. As we look back on the 20th century from our new 21st century stance, we have to note lhe major changes as being the telephone and its following technology, electricity with its far reaching easing of tasks, the gasoline engine which made au:omobiles affordable and transportation simpler, as we moved from horse drawn vehicles to trains to automobiles to trains and even space travel. Radio and television has lent dimensions to play ground to many people and the business­ es supply their many needs. Joe’s Grocery, once Robbins School, remodeled into a store, has given way to an Amoco Gas Station and convenience store and even a McDonald’s restaurant. There are restaurants, a Shell gas station and store, clothing stores, a dog grooming den, beauty shops, marine stores for boaters, a fire department, a miniature gulf course and a including interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum. hour. Charley Warner had gone to barber school and operated a barber shop al lhe store. His daughter. Esihcr. had a beauty shop there also for a time until she married During Charley U‘amer s lime, gas pumps and an oil pump were ad*5ed to accommodate the automobile trade, This was self service at its finest, as most of the customers waited on Gun Lake Winterfest held each year in January, which brings people to the area in the winter, as does, in a good year, the lake for ice fishing and snow mobiling. The Winterfest, among olher things, features a polar bear dip at the water's edge in Allegan County Park. William “Yankee Bill" Lewis must wonder al this event. There are many churches in Yankee Springs that have been there for nuny years and sev­ eral new ones have come to Yankee Springs Township. In the yew 1912, a peddler came through Patterson Road Lnd along Patterson Road and along Yankee Springs Road. The lake offers a way. Another popular item in the store was canned red salmon for 10 cents a can. Many a meal has been made from canned red salmon and crackers from the cracker barrel and maybe a dill pickle from the pickle barrel. The July celebration and sometimes held a hot air balloon ascension from the store. The store also stocked beer and there are stories about the young students from Woodland High School driving out to Wamerville for a cold one during the noon Burpee's Apply Dryer Oder the power of sale contained m the mort­ | SktAtAPwfcfr—a»nt gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County, 5275 Beddey Rd Ste 11 (269)979-7000 5429 Northland Dr. Sle A (616) 364-1337 SE 2005 Mies Rd (269)983-4999 The premises are located tn the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as : Lot 48 recorded m Liber 5. "Sunnse Shores Nc. Z as Page 98 of Plats, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned m accordance with MCLA (616)940-0985 5021W Man St (269)344-7832 5461 Gutl Road. Sie C (269) 342-6655 §600.32418. in which case the redemptton period S0H0W«te» Coldwater (517)279-1875 taneous resolution with the borrower Dated August 14, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 200 0684 Pub: 8/14 - 9/11 in K SteM (269)323-7500 SaofliMavM Heflaad (269)639-1541 RMUT hIVCM (516)355-2801 (516)396-1550 VandenBera Stereo (616)399-5155 3551 Alpine Rd NW (616)785 5001 Grand Rapids Great Lakes CeteUhw (616)667-1950 Haitian (269) 9fe-0034 (616) 393-6210 a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ (616)975-7464 (616) 785-1009 shall be X days from the date of the sale The fore­ closing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event (269)685-0662 (616)791-8800 Great laics Cefluiar (231)737-2355 MJaneh CeiMar cWs (2*91983 »0D Great Lakes Cehut* (231)893-6300 �Page 10 —• Thursday, August 21,2003 — The Hastings Banner Red Cross planning Sept. 5 golf outing and fundraiser by Erik* Simpson left” said Briel. Portable hugs also are given our in the form of afghans, which people can wrap them­ selves up with and feel the warmth and gen­ erosity of someone taking the time to make J-Ad Graphics Intern The Barry County Red Cross will be host for its a fust annual Red Cross Golf Outing and Fundraiser al River Bend Golf Course Friday, Sept. 5. lhe blanket. The Red Cross also provides a link to the military in an emergency situation, like a new birth, or an illness in the family. The Red Cross is able to locate those on the war front and give tlie-rn the information. Briel says that since the war. the calls have increased ten­ fold. and the Red Cross averages one call a Proceeds will go toward supporting the Barry County Red Cross chapter, which has been in service since the 1930s. According to Lyn Briel, coordinator of lhe outing and Red Cross Team Leader, the Red Cross has “never seen as difficult times as what we are currently in." The outing is designed to increase the awareness of all of the services the organiza­ tion provides, and to al least recover the cost of the fund-raiser. While the Red Cross receives some dona­ tions from United Way, most of its funding comes from generosity of people within the community. But as lhe economy has slipped, donations to philanthropic organizations such as the Red Cross have also fallen — just when their services are needed most Some of the services that the local Red Cross chapter provides are involvement with the fresh food initiative, team disaster plans, Super-sized walleye snagged by local man Herb Palmer of Hastings shows off the 9.5-pound walleve he caught at his “secret spot". The fish is 29 inches long and 16 inches around. week. Health and safety services are another fea­ ture of the local Red Cross. The organization gives classes ranging from baby-sitting class­ es to CPR to fust aid and water safety. These informational sessions train both children and adults on how to react in emergency situa­ tions, and most importantly, to be safe. "We have a lot going on besides blood drives," said Briel. Without funding, however, these services would cease to exist. The national Red Cross would step in only after a national disaster. To keep the local office alive, the Red Cross has turned to the golf outing. Everything from teams, to donated goodie bags, to strictly monetary dorujons will be accepted. “This has been an awesome community, and we want U> make sure that our services are still available to residents,” said Briel Tee-off is at 1 p.m., and lunch will be avail­ able, along with hors d'oeuvres when the rounds have been completed. For more infor­ mation, stop by the Red Cross Booth during Summerfest this weekend in Hastings, or call 269-945-3122. and help with emergency response. Whenever a fire occurs, for example, the Red Cross responds with “comfort kits.’’ Each kit con­ tains items to help the victims get immediate relief, before insurance kicks in. Many of rhe items are donated from lhe community, and include toothpaste, deodor­ ant, shampoo and others. Kid kits also come with stuffed animals, coloring books, or some sort of toy. The toys are designed to give the children some sort of comfort, and the kids can “hold The Barry County Red Cross will hold a first annual goH outing and fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 5 at Riverbend Golf Course. Pictured are from left Lyn Briel, Rod Cross team leader, service centers for West Central Michigan; Mike Martin. Felpausch store director in Delton; Janine Dalman, Felpausch public relations director in Hastings. Absent from the advisory board picture are: Mark Sheldon, Freeport Police Chief and fire fighter; Jeff VanAman, Felpausch store director in Hastings; Sand Drummond, con­ sultant; Steve Wales, manufacturing manager for Bliss Clearing Nlagra; and Susan Unacre, principal ot Northeastern Elementary. 'I AddTMK 1 MO OTTAWA TP. - HASTINGS, Ml 49058 FAST. SAME DAY SERVICE Breathtaking view overlooking private, afi-sports Algonquin Lake. 1800 sq. ft. Includes cathedral ceding living room. 2 1/2 baths. 3 bedrooms, washer and dryer on the same level as the bedrooms, new fridge and dishwash­ er. finished walk-out basement, and two Stan garage... Perfect for anyone who would enjoy comfort on the lake. I Asking Pries: *325,000 • Phone: (269) 94*4612 5__— NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Friday, Saturday & Sunday August 22-23-24 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RES DENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ CHARTER LAND BARRY TOWNSHIP. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER COUNTY. INTERESTED PER­ SONS: Hastings Rotary Club and received by the township Board ot Rutland Charter town­ ship. for the establishment of an assessment district tor the Growing up, Saturday mornings in the winter and summer meant one thing. control ot aquatic weeds in Algonquin Lake, pursuant to the provisions of Michigan Public Act 116 of 1932 and Public Act Cartoons. Saturday mornings in the spring and fall meant something different entirely. assessment district described upon the petition situated within the Tbwnship. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNS HP SPECIAL WEED ASSESSMENT DSTRKTT NO. 1 Land and premises fronting and access to Alronquto Lake In Lake Sections 1.2.3 and 12 as listed on Schedule a attached to said petition. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township Board has caused to be prepared certain plans anr <ias obtained an estimate tor said improvement and has received the same and Chip#... 50t Cold Pop... $1.00 Cold Water... $1.00 has passed a resolution tentatively dedarin» its intention to make such improvement and tentatively designating the spe­ cial assessment district against which the cost ot such improve­ ment is to be assessed, as hereinbefore described and has at the HASTINGS ROTARY CLUB CONCESSION caused said plans and estimate to be Ned with the Township Clerk for public examination. The total cost is estimated at $64,730.00. which will require a maximum assessment to be levied in the proposed efistnet of $250.00 tor each improved lakefront lot or parcel. $80.00 tor each unimproved lakefront lot or parcel and $80.00 tor each improved or unimproved lot with­ 1 | out lake frontage (as shown on the township tox Ron), with any reduction from the maximum assessment to be made in the same ratio as soedfied above. Proceed* will be used for community projects coaster go up again? PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has b—n Ned with 168 of 1954. as amended, located within the proposed special Downtown acme* front Hastings City Bank Will the soccer roller PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hearing upon the petition, the improvement and the special assessment district to be established for the assessment and the cost thereof, indudtni? any revision, correction, amendment or change there­ in. will be hetd at the Township Hal. 2461 Neath Road, within the township, commencing at 7.30 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, the 3rd day ot September. 2003. ALL interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place. Robin F. McKenna. Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP * 2461 T/eath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 Crooked Lake Assoc. Meeting Topic: Eurasion Mifoil Weed Control Wed., August 27th at 7:00 Delton Kellog High School in cafeteria. Petitions will be available to sign. Soccer. Everybody played soccer on Saturday mornings. Games would stretch as far as the eye could see. Soccer seemed to get a head start on all the other sports. Most of the time when you’re a kid, you never think of just running like in cross country. The greens in golf are quite a few shots away when you’re eight. AYSO and similar programs start early for kids. Usually earlier dun football. Until find­ ing out about the HYAA. I can’t remember ever seeing young kids playing real football games. So, what happens after that initial bead start? Hastings High School is struggling to put together a JV Squad. When team pictures were taken on Tuesday there were eight boys in uniform standing with varsity coach Andrew Wilkinson. Last year’s JV coach Andrew Haines was also last year's JV boys* tennis coach. Things looked bleak for the JV soccer squad even before pay-to-play was an issue, so Haines decided to fill the JV girls’ tennis coach position. A couple kids were missing from the picture, but not enough for an entire team. Fen* those who think “boots” are only worn in the winter, and futbol is Spanish for the game the Lions try to play on Sundays, soccer takes eleven. Norman Dale’s bench in the movie Hoosiers would make a soccer coach with eleven guys jealous. Playing high school soccer with only eleven, would be like going into lhe basketball season with five. If you really have io in soccer you can run close to the bench and get a swig of water in the 45 minutes between breaks, but you’ve gotta have some kind of a bench. You’ve espe­ cially gotta have some guys on the bench if you suffer through the kind of injuries lhe Saxon boys’ soccer squad had last fall. Soccer isn’t only having a tough fall at Hastings. Maple Valley has already canceled its first two games, one on Friday with Lakewood and one on Monday that was supposed to be here in Hastings. It might not be long before the Lions cancel the entire season. It seems that for the last 15 years the sport has been like a disappointing roller coaster. Like the Mine Ride at Cedar Point. Every once in a while it looks like there’s gonna be an exciting hill, then you drop five feet and go around a curve. Wheee. The Olympics were supposed to be the thing that got soccer going in America, or was it the Major League Soccer pros who were supposed to make Americans interested in the world's game? Manchester United, the New York Yankees of the soccer world, toured America this summer playing exhibition games in front of good sized crowds. But that’s all they were, exhibitions. Then the Red Devils got back on a plane and flew back to where they’re real­ ly loved. Back to where fans live or die, because of what happens to their soccer team. Their soccer leam. David Beckham, formerly a Manchester United player and currently known as the greatest soccer player in the world, had his physical broadcast on dozens of stations around the world when he moved to play for a team in Spain. The blurb on sports shows here wasn’t that he was gening this done, it was about how crazy the rest of the world was for watching it on TV. As if a nation of “American Idol” and “Who Wants to Many my Bachelor at Temptation Hotel” watchers can say anything. If you would have asked me in the fifth grade, “What’ll be the bigger sport in 15 years, NASCAR or soccer.” I’d have probably answered back with. “What’s NASCAR?” Who’d a thunk it? �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. Augutl 21. 2003 — Page 11 Viking boys runners-up in blistering heat Thelen repeats as Rocket Invitational champ Alissa Goble examines her medal for finishing among the top 15 in the Rocket Invitational Tuesday afternoon. She fin­ ished 10th and the Grand Rapids Baptist High School girl at left was 11th. Casey Schrock checked in seventh for Lakewood at the Rocket Invitational, Corey Thelen looks like he’s a little lonely as he approaches the finish line in first place at the Rocket Invitational. Thelen was almost a minute faster than the runner-up. by David T. Young Editor The curtain rose Tuesday afternoon on a new high school cross-country season and four things became obvious at the end of the Rocket Invitational: 1. Lakewood junior Corey Thelen, if he stays healthy and focused, is one of lhe top Division II runners in the state. 2. Both the Lakewood girls' and boys' teams this year are young, but have enough talent to be competitive. 3. P.»e O-K Gold Conference just has to be the toughest Division II girls' cross-country league in Michigan. 4. KelloggsviUe's Nicole Bush is a pretty good bet to win Iicr fourth straight state Division'll! individual title. Lakewood coach Jim Hassett’s young and inexperienced boys’ crew surprised the field of 1C teams by winning the runner-up trophy behind Allendale. The Viking boys were first in 2002 at the Rocket Invitation-!. Thelen repeated his individual champi­ onship at Brewer Park, home of the KelloggsviUe Rockets. He checked in with a earning himself a medal. time of 17:18, about 12 seconds off his win­ ning pace on the same course a year ago. “Hey, it was hot out here today,” he protest­ ed with a grin. Indeed. The temperatures were estimated at 88 degrees with high humidity when the race began a little after 4 pjn. Regardless, he fin­ ished almost a minute faster than runner-up Wes Muller of Grand Rapids Baptist, who crossed the finish line in 18:05. Thelen earned all-state honors last November when he finished 12th in the state meet at Michigan International Speedway and on that same day he became the first Viking ever to break lhe 16-minufc barrier with a school record time of 15:57 over the five kilo­ meters. The junior standout last year had a pretty good supporting cast with fellow all-stater Dan Morris (who was 28th at the state meet) and Justyn Yager, but the latter two since have graduated and there are no seniors among lhe lop seven runners for Lakewood this season. Nonetheless, the Vikings claimed three medals and four of the top 16 positions. Joining Thelen were Casey Schrock in seventh with a time of 18:38. Corey Rayner was 15th at 19:44, Jesse Schrock was only one place away from an individual medal by taking 16th in 19:52, Scott Blocher was 31st in 20:51, Mike Forman 41st in 21:39 and Man Clark Ifigh School Class of 1963 Reunion^ The 1963 graduating ebs* ■ having its 40th reunion this weekend AB 1963 ebssmates, tea chert and administration are cordially invited to join the activities. We wffl meet at the Fish Hatchery Park on Friday. August 22, from 7.-00 p.m. until ??? for socaizing. Saturday, August 23, we have two morning events to choose from. We will be a part of the Summerfest Parade—meet at the parade route—look for our banner. Or ... Golf at the River Bend Golf Course at 900 a.m. sharp. Saturday evening will be dinner at the Moose Lodge—with socbl hour at 600 p.m , fblowed by dinner at 7.00 (some tickets stdavaflabte at the door), followed by a white elephant auction (every- S 67th in 23:40. The scoring at the Rocket Invitational is a little different in that each team's top seven runners' times, rather than places, are added up. The lowest total time takes the trophy. Allendale’s winning time was 137 minutes and 40 seconds. Lakewood’s was 141:42. Allegan finished third. Grand Rapids Baptist fourth, Wayland fifth, host KelloggsviUe sixth. Coopersville seventh. Hopkins eighth and Saugatuck ninth. The other schools did not have seven runners fin­ ish. Just as much as Thelen dominated the boys’ race. Bush owned the girls’ race. Her blistering time of 19:37 on a difficult course would have been good enough to be in the lop 15 for the boys. Freshman sensation Jessica Armstrong of Wayland came in second at 21:37, exactly two minutes after Bush. But Armstrong had a solid group of teammates who claimed the second, fifth, seventh, eighth. 12th and 18th places to blow away the rest of the field by almost 10 minutes total. What's frightening about that is that Wayland is a contender, but not the favorite to win the talent-laden O-K Gold Conference title this season. The league, which boasts of hav­ ing seven of the last ten state champion teams, includes perennial powerhouses such as Middleville, Caledonia. Holland Christian and South Christian. Even more frightening is that only one of Wayland's top seven runners is a senior and the other six are cither freshmen or sophomores. Lakewood came in fourth in the team derby, almost 24 minutes slower than Wayland. Coopersville was second, Allendale third. Grand Rapids Baptist fifth and Saugatuck sixth. Allegan. KelloggsviUe and Hopkins did not have seven runners. Leading the Vikings was Alissa Goble, who crossed the line in 24 minutes flat, good enough for a medal. Sadie Can was 20th in 25:08, Dana Nichols 21st in 25:16, Ashley Barcroft 22nd in 25:20, Liz Stuart 42nd in 28:13, Katie Rubin 48th in 30 minutes flat and Ka«rina Ackerson 53rd in 31:30. A total of 80 girls and 104 boys competed in the race. Some area schools, including Middleville, will be tested this Saturday morning in the Waylsnd Invitational. NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Y The Zoning Dfetrrt Map ha* been amended a* fofows: ORDINANCE NO. A-2-2003 Comm, at the NE comer of Sec. 6, TIN. R2W. Barty twp.. th W 317.5 ft. to POB. th W 648 ft. to the centerfoe of M-43 Hwy th Sly along the centerfoe 500 fl. th E651 ft., th N 3 DEG w 500 ft. to This is a full-time, year-round position with the YMCA of Barry County and includes a benefit package which includes health/dental insurance, retirement, and vacation. Those interested should send their resume and 3 letters of reference to the YMCA (attention Dave Storms), P.O. Box 252, Hastings. Mich, by AugUSt 25th. TWENTY-FIVE AND 68/100 do Bars ($61,925.68). including interest at 7250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gaged and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice rs hereby given that said mortgage wiB be foreclosed by a ssfe of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, al pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. M. at 1:00 p.m.. on September 25. 2003. Sari premfcet are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Lot 46 Fair Lake Park, according to the recorded pfet thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Pfets. Page 77. The redemption period shal be 6 monlh(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage executed on June 19. 2000, by Roger E. Revette and Suzann Revette. husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to Ma., .street Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on June 20, 2000, as Document No. 1045784 (the •Mortgage’), and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined Thirty Four and 52/100 Dollars ($119234.52). as of the date the notice, including principal and in’erest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no cud or proceeding at law or in equity having been institut­ ed to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale In the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. September 4. 2003, at 1:00 o'clock in tne after­ noon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there will (see outlined area on map). i FROM C-2 TO C-1. --------------------------------------------------- 1 This map k a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Barry Twp., of Barry County. Mkhigan. The above named ordinance become* effective Augutl 28. 2003. Copies of this ordinance is Date: August 18. 2003 JEFFREY S. MacKENZlE. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners DEBBIE S. SMITH Clerk Barry County 0H244H New Student Registration: Hastings Area School System's Hours (2003-2004) Pteasantview Elementary School (Monday-Thursday)7:20 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (Friday morning)7:20 a.m. to 10:35 a.m. (Friday afternoon)11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. ......................................................... 7:20 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Central, Northeastern, Southeastern, Star Elementary Schools Kindergarten Grades 1-5 (Monday-Thursday)8:00 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. (Friday a.m.)8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (Friday p.m.)12:10 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. Hastings Middle School8:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Hastings High School7:50 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Hot lunches will be available for students starting on September 5 ata cost of S1.75 or students may carry a sack lunch. Telephone Numbers Administration948-4400 Bus Information948-4418 Central Elementary948-4423 High School948-4409 A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 19' 49" EAST. 132129 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33: THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 57 47 WEST 673.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAS F 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33 TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 57' 47 WEST. 220.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE: THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02-13" WEST, 231.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DESCRIPTION OF BUTTERFLY LANE: A STRIP OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33; TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, 66 FEET WIDE. 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CEN­ TERLINE DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 19’ 49’ EAST. .9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. When registering your child you will need proof of residency. Grades 1 -5 described in the Mortgage as toftow*. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A PRIVATE EASEMENT APPURTENANT THERETO FOR INGRESS. EGRESS. AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES FOR BUTTERFLY LANE. DESCRIBED SEPARATELY The Hastings Area School System staff is looking forward to the 2003­ 2004 year. Information needed to start the new school year is listed below: Rrst Day of School: Thursday, September 4. Kindergarten be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, tor the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of safe, cer­ tain properly located In Barry County, Michigan, DEGREES 57 AT. EAST 220.00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 02' 1T EAST. 231 00 FEET Back Wr build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. Candidates should have a college degree or demonstrated experience working and supervising Teens. 1-7 m Barry Pursuant to the provisoes of Pulfc Act 183 of 1943. as amended, notice s hereby given that the All Schools - August 25, 26, 27, 28 Teen Center Director on Page Ffc #200323984 s The YMCA of Barry County is seeking a highly motivated, organized, self-starter, who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of teenagers. The Teen Center Director would supervise the operations of die YMCA Teen Center at the Hastings Area School System Community Education and Recreation Center. Areas of work would include the development of a “Teen Council”, “Leader’s Club", “Youth in Government”, “Counselor in Training Program”, “Intramurals”, “Summer Trips”, and the supervision of the “Teen Drop in Center”. Summer responsibilities would be split between the supervision of the summer playgrounds, summer camp, and/or the “Drop in Center”. Uber 1021711 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the folowing manner for our meeting pbee; and staying fete while we were doing our pfenning. We would ■■ abo Hee to sincerely give our thanks to Hastings Mutual Insurance Company for SEm YMCA of Barry County 1998. in Michigan, on which mortgage there b claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED County Records. 30400 telegraph Road. Suite 200 Barry County Board of Commitsiouen ha* adopted the following Ordinance, which amend* the tions. The entire Reunion Commitlee would like to sincerely thank Bob Dickinson and —| the staff at The State Grounds Coffee Shop for biting us use the back of the shop ST SEE YOU AT THE REUNION! merger to BA Mortgage, LLC.. Mortgagee, dated November 6. 1998, and recorded on December 3. Attorneys and Counselors one pbvse bring something for the auction) and music and dancing and catching up on old times. Sunday, August 24. we will meet at Tyden Park from 8:30 tfl ? for breakfast served ■■ by the Baptist Church. We will have Memory Books and HHS Cbss of 63 T-shirts avadabte al al fane- ■■ dona tai g the prriting of our Memory Book (it turned out really great!) This will be a memorable event and we. the committee, look forward to an enjoyable and entertaining weekend with aB our chssmaies. gagors) to Bank of America. N.A.. successor by Trou A Trott. P.C. Friday. Please cal 269-945-1290 for farther information. s s MILITARY DUTT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition* of a mortgage made by Clyde Joseph Harvaih an unmarried man (original mort­ Dated: August 21, 2003 Hastings. Michigan, between the hour* 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thro Mt S WE OBTAIN WILL BE I SED FOR THAT PVR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OCR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF VOL ARE IN ACTIVI FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL TEAM G (248)593-1310 available for purchase or inspection in lhe Barry County Pfenning Office at 220 W. Stale St.. ■■ ■■ Node Or Mortgage l-'orcclosart Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANT INTORMAT1O Middle School948-4404 Northeastern Elementary..948-4421 Pleasantview Elementary...758-3361 Southeastern Elementary..948-4419 Star Elementary948-4442 132129 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 00 SAID DEGREES 57 47 WEST 893.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE ‘ORTH EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02' 57' WEST. 231 Cu FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID CENTERLINE. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 57’ 47- EAST, 440 00 FEET. THENCE NORTHER­ LY 110.17 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 549.95, THE CENTRAL ANGLE OF WHICH IS 11 DEGREES 28' 41" AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 04 DEGREES 46’ 34’ WEST. 109.99 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING NORTHER­ LY 110.17 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 549 95 FEET. THE CENTRAL ANGLE OF WHICH IS 11 DEGREES 28' 41", AND CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 04 DEGREES 46' 34’ WEST, 109 99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 57' 47 EAST. 231 00 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION AND THE END OF SAID CEN­ TERLINE. Commonly known as Lot C Butterfly Lane. MridtevUte. Michigan. Mortgagee has taken steps to have the property described herein determined to be abandoned pur­ suant to MCLA 600 3241. Therefore, the length ot the redemption period will be thirty (X) days from the date of the sate Dated August 7. 2003 Mamstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L. Purkey. Esq. Milter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 oau"* �Pag* 12 — Thursday. Auguat SI. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Varsity golfers already swinging for the greens While football players arc just being issued their jerseys and basketball players are break­ ing in new tennis shoes, the area’s golfen have been playing matches that count. Hastings is already gearing up for its tint O-K Gold match of the fall, when the Saxons host Wayland on Wednesday, August 27. at Hastings Country Club. The Saxons wanned up with three eariy season toumiments, including Wednesday’s Gull Lake Invitational. At Gull Lake View­ West, the Saxons finished 15th out of 20 teams. Senior Justin Pratt led the Saxons with an 83, just ahead of teammates Justin Krul and Andy Griggs who each shot an 84. Eric Schiedel finished of lhe Saxon total of 341 by shooting 90 for the day. The Saxons have bren consistent so far. On Monday, they shot a 342 at the Orchard Hills Tournament. THSORMB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBffT- INQTQ.GQULCTADEST.AhYJttf.QaHAIlQh THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTTVE Krul led the team with an 84. Pratt shot an 85. Griggs finished with an 86, and Schiedel shot an 87. Hastings also shot a 342 in its opening match of the season. August 14 at the El Dorado for the Mason Invitational. The Saxons finished 17th out of 23 teams at Mason, with Krul shooting a team low of 78. Justin Pran scored an 86 for the Saxons, while Eric Schiedel and Dan Hodges both turned in 89‘s. Middleville, Delton, and Maple Valley were also all in action last Thursday. For the fourth straight fall the Middleville varsity boys' golf team won the championship at the Barry County Invitational. Last Thursday, at Mullenhurst, the Middleville golfers ended the day in first place with a score of 300. Middleville's Chase VandenBerg was the Short Foroctocuro Notice • Berry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539­ 7400 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has boon made m the conditions of a MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in mortgage made by Kris E. King, a single woman, to the conditions of a mortgage made by: Michael R. Kader and Rabeoca R. Keeler, husband and wife to Ameriqueet Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated March 8.2002 end recorded March 28,2002 in doc­ ument number 1077305. Barry County Records. There is ctaimod to bo duo on ouch mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Sevonty-Nino and 48/100 Dollars ($113.579.48) including interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfll be foroctoood by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some pari of them, al pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. cn September 4,2003 The promisee are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel of land to the Northeast 1/4, section 23. Town 3 North. Rnnge 8 Weal, Township ot Hastings, Barry County, M ichigan described as: Beginning at the ’forth 1/4 comer of section: Thenoe North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds: thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 22 seconds West, 2641.42 test along the East line of the Weal 1/2 of the West 1/2 of The West 1/2 of Northeast 1/4 of said section. Heatings Township. Barr; County, Michigan. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of ouch sale, unless the property is deter- mtneo aoanaoi'.ec in accoroance witn mula $800.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of the sale. Thotorectoetog mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ Mortgage Electronic Registration System. Inc.. (“MERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors recorded 10727C>. on January 9, 2002, in document Barry County Records. Michigan, on at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfll (248) 457-1000 Pub: 7/31-8/26 I HIS FIRM ISA DEBT COL I. ECT)K ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECTA DEBT ANY INFORM^ION (mAmmwaiiEifiEp rot that him- POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IFYOU ARE IN ACTIVE Miiney dlty MORTGAGE SALE Defeuk has been made in the condaions of a mortgage made by James R. Hermenat. a single man. to WMC Mongage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 20.2000 and recorded December 21. 2000 ■ Uber 1033395. Page 1. Barry Cosnty Records. Said mortgage ■ now held by Ban'* One, National Association, as Thistee by assignment dated December 28. 2000 and recorded on March 26. 2002 in Uber 1077128. Page 1, Barry Connry Records. There » claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Pour Hundred Four and 61/100 Dolan ($63,404.61) including merest at the rate of 9.873% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Mchigan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County. Mchigan at 1 DO p.m. on September 18,2003 . The premises are located in the Tbwnship of Orangevale. Barry Couuty, Mchiaan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 10 West thence North 89 degrees 00 minurcs 49 seconds West. 546.20 feet along the North fete of said Section 29; thence South 06 degrees 18 mmutei 45 seconds West 435.84 feet to the point of beginning; thence South I1 degrees 33 minutes 41 seconds West 299.71 feet; thence South 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 sec­ onds East. 54.48 feet along the centerimc of Lewis Road; thence North 12 degrees 02 minutes 33 sec­ onds East 299.97 feet; thence North 83 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds West 56.84 feet io the point of beginning, subject to an easement for public high­ way purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for Lewis Road and any other casements or restric­ tions of record. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property b deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $600.324la, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days iiotn the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ■ a simul­ taneous resolution wih the borrower. Dated: August 21,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. National Association, as Trustee. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Ffc No. 207.0558 wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2001, and recorded bn June 11. 2001 In Uber 1061272 on Page 1-14'in Barry County Records, as: Part of the Northwest 1M of the Southwest 1 Z4 ot Section 30. Town 4 North, Range 8 West described Michigan, on Mtich mortgage there is claimed to ba as follows: Beginning al a point on the West line oi Section 30 distant South 194.50 toot from the V eat 1/4 post thereof, thence East 571 feet more or c$s along the South kne of lands conveyed and record­ ed In Uber 143 of deeds on Page 198 to the East line o' the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 30; thence South 297 feet etong said East kne: thenoe West 571 feet more or lees to the West Kne of Section 30; thenoe North 297 feet to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shal be 12 months lion) Mortgage Electronic Registration System. Inc. ("MERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns, Exchange 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain wiH be used for that purpose Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by CAROL V. HARBIN, a married woman. LORRAINE V. HERBERT and JOHN J. HERBERT, hueband wd wife, and DONALD F. HIGBEE, a single man (collectively "Mortgagor), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA, a corporation having Its principal office at 1780 Abbey Road. East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated March 8, 2002, md recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County, Michigan on March 12.2002. at instrument number 1078455 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of ouch default, the Mortgagee elects to ctectem and hereby deciares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due tor principal and interest on ths Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Four Thousand One Hundred Six and 91/100 dollars ($184,106.91). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sate contained in lhe Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es. including the attorney fee slowed by law, and al taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sate, the Mortgage wfll be foreclosed by sate of the mortgaged premises at public vendue •£ the highest bidder at the east entrance to the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday, September 4. 2003, at one o'clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are due at the date hereof toa sum of SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT ANO 94/100 doflars ($88,858.94), including interest Todd Cupp shot an 84 for Maple Valley, while Garret! VanEngen added a 93 and Lance Burpee a 94. On Wednesday, August 13, TK hosted its own tournament at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The TK golfen* finished second with a 316 while Caledonia shot a 311 to take top honors. VandenBerg placed second with a 75, Knight placed fourth with a 77, Harold shot 80, and Enyart rounded out the scoring with an 84. Maple Valley girls’ basketball coaching situation solved New Maple Valley varsity girts' basketball coach Landon Wilkes gets the Inside scoop from senior Megan Garvey before practice on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Linden Wilkes, the new Maple Valley var-ity girts' basketball coach, wu close to get­ ting the position a year ago, but athletic direc­ tor Mike Sparks said he thought Wilkes could use a little more experience. The team was left in limbo as the fall sea­ son approached after head coach Criag Kilching announced he was stepping down for personal reasons. Maple Valley decided the one more year of experience, which included a run to rcgionals for the girts' team, was enough for Wilkes, and be was named the bead coach in time for the season. Wilkes spent lhe last two falls as a varsity assistant, and was a lower level coach for two yean in the program prior to that uHe's been here since day one, for the start of practice." said Sparits. “We can move for­ ward without missing a beat." "He's a natural fit for us." A 1988 Bellevue grad, Wilkes was a three sport athlete in high school and went on to play baseball at Olivet College. He graduated from Oliva with his teaching degree, and now works as an alternative education teacher at the Kellogg School. Kitching coached at Maple Wiley for only one season, but it was one of the best seasons in the program’s history. The Lady Lions just missed a conference crown, but then ga revenge against Oliva in the district final to advance to the regional round where they fell to Pewamo-Westphalia. The start of the season »,11 be a good test for the Lions who return just one starter, sen­ ior Megan Garvey. Maple Valley travels to Portland St. Pau in the home opener on August 26, then ga a rematch with the Pirates at PewamoWestphalia on September 2. “It's good to see where you're at. at the start of the season," said Wilkes of the open­ ing slate, and added that the girts are excited to get back at Pewamo. at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale conttenad in said mort­ gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby glv*n that said mortgage wiH be torectoeed by a sate ot the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1D0 p.m., on September 4.2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described aa: Lot 1, Block of H J Kenfield Addition to the City, formafly Wage of Hastings, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 9, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case lhe redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of auch sate. Dated: July 31, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte#200323697 TeamX TWLS STBM ISA DEBT COt l KCTM ATTEMFE Barry Township OBTAINED W11.1BF. USED FOR THAT FtlB- Regular Meeting POSE. PLEASE CONT ACT OL1 OfTlCEAI THE M MBER BELOW 1EYOI ARE tN ACTTVE MORTGAGE SALE Defsuk hat been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Krit E. King, a singte woman, to Ameriqaeat Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated Match 8. 2002 and recorded March 28. 2002 in Uber 107, Page 7305, and Scrivnen Affidavit Accepted Department reports. Motion to oct collect 1% Admin. Fee on winrcr taxes. Motion to colect 3% peaaky on waiter taxes. Submkted io and Recorded by the Barry County Motion to reschedule Dec. 2003 meeting to Wed. Dec. 3, 2003. Motion to close the township office on Dec. 24, One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Five and 63/100 Dolan ($114,105.63) including 2003. The office wil be open Tues. Dec. 23 and 30. 2003. Aho Wed. Dec. 31, 2003. Authorised August bffit. interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. gage and the statutes of the Star of hfchijan. Respectfully Submitted. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfl be Debra Dewey-Perry, Ctert foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or Aoested to by: some part of them, al pubic venue at the Barry Richard Bamum. Supervisor MORTGAGE SALE-Defaufl has been made in thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 331.75 the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven A. feet along the North line of said Section; thence mun Mchigan at I.*00 p.m. on September 18,2003 . The premises are located in the Tbwnship of Hastings, Barry County, Mchigan, and are FORECLOSURE NOTICE described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Tbwn 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; Hitchcock . a married man (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc . Mortgagee, South 00 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 2641.42 feet along lhe East kne of the West 1/2 of dated February 24, 1999. and recorded on February 25. 1999 in Document » 1025687, Barry the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said Section; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 33337 fret along the Sooth line mesne Mortgage Pledge ofAlegiaDcc. Approved minutes and treasuren report for 7/03. Regnier of Dee di. Barry County Records. There it chined to be due on such mortgage the sum of Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. to August 5, 2003 Regular meeting caled to Order at ’30 p.m. Al Board mem ben and 3 guests present Mti ntitYmiTv County Courthouse h Hastings in Bany County, assignments SYNOPSIS ING Hl COLLEGIA DEBT ANY INFMMglQN Electronic of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 28 Registration Systems, Inc., Assignee by an assign­ minutes 44 seconds East 2641.81 feet along the ment dated September 1, 2002. which was record­ ed on November 15.2002. in Document #1091643, West line of said Northeast 1/4 to tire point of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED Center Road. FORTY-FOUR ANO 35/100 dollars ($63,844.35), Tbwn 3 North. Range 8 West, Hastings Tbwnship. including interest al 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said sec­ beginning. Subject to highway right of way for East Except: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, This firm is a debt colector attempting to colect a debt Any information obtained wfl be used for this purpose. If you are in the Mfitery, ptease con­ tact our office at the number fisted betow. MORTGAGE SALE - Defauk has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Beverly Waktey. A Single Woman to Amcriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 12. 2001 and record­ ed September 21, 2001 in Instrument Number 1066852 and re-recorded on August o, 2003 h Instrument Number 1110318 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is chimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Sot Thousand Seventy-Six Dolan and FortyTwo Cents ($66,076.42) inchiding mterest 11.4% vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will tion; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 44 sec­ onds West 1320.91 feet along the West fine of said be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds East County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan at 150 per annum. Under the power of sate contahed in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w3 be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pan of them, at public venue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, MI at l:00PM.on Thursday. Srpteutbar 25- 2003 Said premises are situated in Township of 332.66 feet; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes PM. on September 4, 2003. Said premises are situated to CITY OF DOWL­ Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are 22 seconds West 1320.71 feet along the East fine The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/< ING. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 7 Rods South of where the North Rne thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 part of Section 21. Town 4 North, Range 7 West Township of of Section 36. Town 4 North, Range 9 West. Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, except­ ing therefrom: The South 1330 feet thereof; also except, the North 580 feet of the West 220 feet of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 8 West cross­ es the highway running from Battle Creek to Hastings to the center of the highway; thence East Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 28 minutes 44 seconds East 1320.90 feet along the West fine thereof. Tax Parcel Number: 08-08-036-029-10 Together with all the fixtures, tenements, heredi­ taments. and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining *o this real estate Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period wiH be one (1) year from the date of sate. OrtRd August 7, 2003 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee^ Tmothy Mtegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDO LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 Pub: 8/21 -9/18 Notice ot Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THIS FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE LBUTARY DUTY. County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1 DO o'clock p.m. on September 11.2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described rmancuu uorporauon. a Micntgan corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. Troy, Ml 48007-5041 AB Board members present and 3 guests. Approved previous minutes, bilb and received standing reports. Approved expens­ es to MTAmeetings, and getting pump fixed at Brush Ridge. Abo accepted Duane Hamilton’s bid to do the drives at Brush Ridge. Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Arie sled to by Patricia Afoert, Supervisor *««’• MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage ms-do by George Raptogte and Jessica A. Repiogte, husband and Dated: August 4, 2003 P.O. Box 5041 Hope Township Synopsis Regular Boar ’ Meeting August 11, 2003 be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, al pubhc vendue, at the Barry the date of such sate. Rte No. 214.0815 Exchange which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE AND 98/100 DOLLARS ($105,989.98). Including interest Dated: Jutv31.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Mortgagee assigns, Mortgagee dated December 28, 2001, and taneous resolution with the borrower. Attorneys lor Ameriqueet Mortgage Company, As and Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. tournament medalist with a score, of 69, a new school record for an 18-holc tournament score. Also for Middleville, Josh Enyart shot a 72 to take third place. Levi Harold carded a 79 to place seventh, and Brett Knight ended the day in ninth place with a round of 80. Gull Lake finished the day as runner-ups with a 311. Wayland was third at 323, and Delton finished in fourth on their home course with a 327. DK’s Brandon Garrison medaled in a tie for ninth place with an 80 to lead lhe Panthers. Delton’s other top scorers were Nate Ferrell with an 81, Derek Caldwell 82. and Josh Newhouse 84. Byron Center ended the day in fifth place with a 340, ahead of Maple Valley in sixth with a 349. The Lions’ Adam Gonscr led his team with a 78, which earned him a firth place medal. (616) 752-2000 898619-1 gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ 14 Rods; thence South 4 Rods; thenoe West 14 Rods; thence North 4 Rods to the ptace of begin­ ning. Barry County Records The redemption period shal be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: July 31, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248)593-1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingnam Farms. Ml 48025 Connty, Michigan, (7/31H8/21) as: described of the West 1/2, West 1/2. West 1/2, Northeast 1/4; West 33337 feet along the South fine of said of said Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless the property b deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Woodland. Connty of lorry, Michigan; Thence North 875 fete for the place of bcginnl eg; thence West 230 feet; thence North 100 feet thence East 230 feet, thence S oath 100 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 278 S oath Main, Woodland MI 48897 The redemption period shal be 6 months from a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: August 21,2003 from the date of such sate. Dated: _AwgH«t 19- 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC AmcriiMCii Mortgage Company shal be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Company, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 (248)457-1000 Fite No. 214.0815 Pub: 8/21 - 9/18 Mortgagee Attorneys: Poicaayo ±Aiiot:aici, P.C. 36I5Q Dcquindrc Rd. Ste 810 ... Troy, Ml 48007-5041 Fite # 200323281 Team.i Barry Storting Ifcightt. MI 4$3IQ (586) 795-4400 Ext 118 amux Qur File No; 03-14422 Pnb; SCI -Jflfl . �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 21. 2003 — Page 13 Lakewood girls’ tennis team second at own invitational What causes stock prices to move? We deal with quite a few mysteries in everyday life. Why does it always seem to rain on the weekend? Why does ice cream have to be high in fat? Why do wc get so many credit card applications? And. for a lot of us, there's at least one more puzzle: What causes stock prices to move? Rainy weekends, saturated fat and credit card invitations may always be beyond our comprehension. But it's not impossible to understand the economic and psychological mechanisms that determi.te stock prices. Ultimately, lie key word tn slock price movements is earnings When investors con­ sider a company's earnings, they typically look at the priceA amings ratio, or P/E. To determine P/E, you simply divide the compa­ ny's stock price by its earnings per share (a company's profits divided by the number of outstanding shares). So, for example, if Company A sells for $40 and has earnings of $2.00 per share, then it has a P/E of 20. Actually, a P/E isn't just the end result of a company’s price divided by earnings per share; in fact, a P/E can help determine the company's price. Let's suppose that Company A's earnings remain al $2.00 per share. But then, for whatever reason, investors become very excited about the company's prospects. Now, they are willing to pay 40 limes earn­ ings for a share. With a P/E of 40 and earn­ ings of $2.00. the slock would then sell for $80. Sometimes, a stock's price can move up without this increased willingness on the part of investors to pay more for each dollar of earnings. Specifically, sharp increases in a company's earnings estimate could cause slock prices to rise significantly. Let's return to our example above. This time, let's say that Company A's P/E remains al 20. But if its projected earn­ ings jump to $4.00 per share, its stock price should then trade at $80. Of course, in lhe real world, pnee move­ menu aren't quite that neat and orderly - but you can still appreciate the impact of a com­ pany's eunings and its P/E. However, keep this in mind: There is always a reason for stock prices to move - but there's not always a good reason. For a recent illustration of this point, you need look back nolunhcr than Ibcdaic-isa^t when many -dot.com" companies were sett­ ing at enormously high P/Es - which, in turn, dren e up the stock prices. A lot of these com­ panies had little or no earnings, yet investors snapped them up. convinced that, one day. their investment would be rewarded. But in early 2000. the technology bubble burst, and it hasn't reinflated since. Thus far. we've just looked al a formulaic approach to slock price movemenu. But these quantitative factors - P/E and earnings per share - are obviously tied tn to many qualita­ tive clemenu. A shake-up in management might cause a stock to decline, while the unveiling of a promising new product could boost prices. Loss of a government contract is bad. while a favorable write-up in a business journal is good. A labor dispute is a negative; a labor settlement is positive. All these ele­ ments. and more besides, can affect a stock s daily price movemenu. and. sooner or later, iu P/E and earnings per share. So. there you have it - a quick tutorial on why stock prices move lhe way they do. The Lakewood varsity girls’ tennis team started its season off Friday by taking second place at its own Lake wood Invitational. Northview won the five team invitational with a total of 35.5 points, followed by the Vikings with 29. Howell was third with 25 team points. Caledonia had 24.5, and Albion finished with 8. Senior Rachel Meade was the Vikings lone champion on the day. Meade won the third singles flight with a 7-5,6-1 victory over her opponent from Northview in the final. The Vikings got a boos from their doubles teams. All four pairs finished as silver medal­ ists. Alexandria Taylor and Kallie Walker teamed up al first doubles. Erica Enz and Kim Raffler were second at second doubles. The third doubles silver medalists were Katie Taylor and Emily Wemet. The Vikings rotated players around at fourth doubles. Ashley Heinze, Cori Shanks, and Sarah Haskin combined to go 3-1 on the STOCKS diy. Abby Weeks won two matches at second singles, and Angie Galaviz took one victory playing fourth doubles. Coach Martin Snoap, arid the team was pleased with it's finish behind a good team The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. like Northview. Lakewood will be at Monday’s Thomapple Kellogg Invitational, as will the Hastings AT&T SBC Communications Anheusef Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimtefChryslef Do* Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg s Company McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pfizer Inc. Wai Mart Grt . Silver _ _ Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 21.32 23.66 51.49 6.35 44.30 3728 34.43 36.68 38.92 15.01 11.07 3855 5.75 83.19 1827 50.06 33.60 22.88 44.69 +.22 +.06 -.62 -.04 -.35 +1.40 +.49 -.03 +.82 +.04 +.34 +.92 +.05 +1.68 +51 -120 -.05 -.91 +1.97 4.11 8.29 46.52 3127 58.88 -.44 +.14 +157 -1.60 +.08 $36135 $4.99 +$3.10 +$.12 9428.90 1.3B +11834 +200M Tournament. PROBATE COURT O THER INTERESTED PERSONS: COUNTY OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE OF DECEDENT’S ESTATE nd DecedeatY Estate PROBATE File No. 03-23755-DE birth: March II. 1911. Estate of PATRICK DAVID HAGON. bora July II. To aB creditors and otb$r interested penoos: The de cede nu sootei KCunty number 375-94­ PATTERSON, YANKEE SPRINGS ' . 2277. who resided at 7095 Maple Grove Road. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all unless presented to the Personal DAVID C HAGON and ILONA J HAGON. 6895 S. NfanhaD Road. Nashvfc. Ml 49073. Personal Homeowners Loan Corp., Mortgagee, dated the 4th the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 23rd day of January. 2003 in Instrument No. 1096111 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Bectronic Registration Systems. Inc., said Assignment having been recorded on the 14th day of May. 2003. in Instrument No. 1104324, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety Eigi 1 Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Nine & 64/100 ($96,859.64). and no su t or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of September. 2003 at 1OO o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.70000 % per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are desenbed as follows Al that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated m the Village of Prainevilte. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot *2. Supervisor's Plat of the Village of PrameviBe. according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats. Page 74, County of annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m. on September 25. 2003. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 289 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDCG TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THENCE WEST 12 RODS FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 8 RODS. THENCE WEST 4 RODS. THENCE SOUTH 8 RODS. THENCE EAST 4 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SECTON 18. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY". MICHI­ GAN. 08-55-001-105-00. The redemption period aha8 be 6 months from the date ofsuch sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from During the six (6) months immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hflls. Michigan 48334 Representatives, by Charles R. Dannison. Esq.. 4519 Cascade Road SE. Grand 616-942-7400 Default has been made in tne conditions of a mort­ gage made by Diane L Rose, an unmarried woman, to First Alliance Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 26. 2000 and recorded July 6. 2000 In document number 1046373. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIF1CATEHOLDERS OF EMC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2002-8, MORTGAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2002-Bby assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Eighty-Four and 69/100 Dollars ($106,064.86) inducing interest at the rate of 143% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of then, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on (9/18) 0*1144$: be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the _ ____ FABRIZIO 4 BROOK. PC Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney tor 30011 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 868 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 Creditors of the decedent are notified itet all unless presented to Susanne K. Parker, named BAUGHMAN, named co-peraonal representative or personal representative or propos-d personal rep­ proposed personal representative, or to both lhe probate court at 206 W. COURT STREET SUITE resentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. 3Q2. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and the name (Apro­ named/proposed persona! representative within 4 pos ed personal representative months after the date of pubficatton of this notice. within 4 months Court Street. Ste. 302. Hastings. Michigan and the after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 8/12/2003 Date: 8/14/2003 Robert L Byington (P27621) DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 222 West Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Mch«an 49058 HASTINGS. MI49058 (269) 945-9585 JUDITH BACH1 (269) 945-9557 WILLIAM BAUGHMAN 2125 S. PATTERSON WAYLAND, hfl 49348 Susanne K. Parker 736 W. Grand Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 "W-m (269) 945-9454 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TH® FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John B. Weddington, a single man and Donna B. Stamps, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to NBD Notice ot Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THIS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATOH WE OBTAW WIL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW B YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the condMons of a mortgage made by Karen L Unn. a single person (original mortgagors) Io Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 4. 1996. and recorded on April 17. 1996 in Liber 657 National City Mortgage Company, on Page 268 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and wrs assigned by said mortgagee to the St. Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated October 3. Paul Federal Bank tor Saving. Assignee by an assignment dated August 11, 1996. which was recorded on July 25, 2002. in Instrument No. 1064371. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT Document 41002587 In Bany County Records. HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 72/100 dofters at 6.250% per annum Linder the power of sale contained In said mod- ($95,873.72). including interest at 7.700% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry succeeeor by Harger and name change, to First of America 1997. and recorded on October 8. 1997 In Uber Michigan. cn which mortgage there is dalmed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot NINETY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 70ri00 dotare (S99.788.70) including Merest gage and Bw statute m such case made and pro­ sided, notice Is hereby given mat said mortgage w« be foredoeed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. er some part of them, at pubic venue, al me Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 100 p.m.. on September 16. 2003. Said premleM are situated In TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Bany County. Michigan, and are deecnbed Town 2 North. Range 9 West, distant North 89 degrees 47 mmutes 45 seconds West 1060 00 feet from the JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are aa: Lol 24 of Beachwood, according to Bw recorded Southeast comer of section 33; thence continuing North 89 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds West 320.00 feet along said South Une; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 05 seconds East 332.00 teat parallel with the East fine of the Southeast IM of said section 33; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 36 seconds East Subject to a private easement tor ingress and egress and utilities over the West 66 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the Mortgagee________ decedent. September 18. 2003. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF ately fotowmg the sate Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc The Barry County. Mchigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South fine of secton 33. from the date of the sate. The forectostog mortgagee can rescind the sate to the event a 3rd party buys the Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 CREDITORS: County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 11X) p.m., on September 4,2003. The promises era located in the Township of Hope. property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ Dated: 8/14*03 TO cbints against the estate wB be forever barred •M344I* TO COf IFCT A DFHT- ANY MFORUATOM OBTAXDWPt HP WD FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUB QffHAT THF NHMftFR NOTICE Micharl1-!- Mattfo-.-'-wlio lived at 1385 Nonh Bicbman ltd.. Hiltkit.'Mcbiira'dicd 11/34/2002. Michigan died November 12. 2002. 412 ANDERSON WAYLAND. Ml 49348 Rapids. Ml 49546. 320.00 feet: thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 05 seconds West 331.52 toot to the place of beginning the dale ofsuch sale. Dated: July 14. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. Barry, State of Michigan CASCADE FAMILY LAW. PC. Counsel to the TO ALLCREDTTORS: claims against the estate wiH be forever barred unless presented to JUDITH B AC HI AND WILLIAM 206 S. BROADWAY Representative of the Estate. Personal TOWNSHIP. Creditors of the decedent are notified that aO Nashvife. Ml 49073. died Jum 18.2003. Estate of MICHAEL L MARTIN. Date of birth: 03/17/1952. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. CHARLES C. BAUGHMAN, who feved at 2177 S. 1969. deceased. after the date ofpubfcation of this notice. day of January. 2003 and recorded in the office of FILE NO. 2003-23708-DE Estate of CHARLES C. BAUGHMAN. Dale of Court Street. Hastings. MI 49058 wsh'n 4 months made by Deborah Elben, unmarried. Mortgagors, to Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2003-23693-DE BARRY COUNTY PROBATE COURT Probate Court. Bany County Courthouse. 206 W. in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage PROBATE COURT ■ad Representative or to her counselor at bw, or to the MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made STATE OF MICHIGAN STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE TO CREDITORS barred Short Foreclosure Notice • Barry Connty PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539­ 7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Defiuk has been marie in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Raymond L Morris and Sherrie A Morris, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, foe.. CMERS~). solely as nominee for Lender and Lender^ successors and assigns Akemative Lending Group. Mortgagee dated August 1. 2001. and recorded on August 13. 2001. in Liber 1064657. Barry County Records. Nfichigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORT­ GAGE CORPORATION, by an assignment dated August I. 2001. and recorded on August 13. 2001, in Uber 1064658, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is chimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AND 76/100 DOLLARS ($90,944.76), including interest at 7.25% per Bremer) Saxons. Hastings began its season Wednesday al Gull Lake, and hosts Battle Creek Lakeview this afternoon at 4 p.m. Saturday the Saxons will be at the Allegan claims against the decedent's estate wifi be forever AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTTVE MILITARY DUTY. Lakewood first singles player NoeMe Williams bends her knees to reach a forehand from her Caledonia opponent on Friday afternoon in Lake Odessa. (Photo by Brett borrower. Dated: July 31, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA­ TION AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF EMCMORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2002-B, MORT­ GAGE LOAN PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2002-B . As Assignee P O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No ’99 0302 09423908 described as: lot B0 of Sunset Shores 42. according Io Bw recorded ptet thereof, as recorded as Uber 5 of Rials on Page 39. Also commencing on the Northeast comer of Section 10. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, thence North 89 degrees 49 min­ utes West along the North line ot said Section 10. a distance of 177613: thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 521.90 leet: to the true piece of beginning; thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 200.00 feet: thence North 74 degrees 49 HVnutas West 200 00 leet to lhe Easterly taw of Sunset Dr.; thence North 15 degrees 11 minutes East along said Easterly line 200.00 leet. thence South 74 degrees 49 minutes East 200 00 leet to tne piece of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period Shan be 6 month(a) from Bw date of auch sale, unless determined aban­ doned in eccordence with MCLA 600.3241b. in which case Bw redemption period Shan be 30 days from Bw date ot such sale Dated: August 14. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: ot sad Lol 24; Bwnca Easterly on a taw to continu­ ation ot me taw between lot 24 and 25 ol sad plat a distance ol 66 feet to West line of dnveway as now used: Bwnce Northerly along the West said ot sad driveway 87 feet and 3 Inches; thence Westerly on a conWuatdn on the line between Lots 23 wtd 24 of sad ptet s distance of 63 feet and 10 inches to the Northeast comer of sad Lot 24: thence South to place ol beginning. The described parcel subject Io a 12 fool roadway off me Northerly seta inereoi. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determtoed aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: August 14, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 TrottS Trott. PC. Team F (248) 593-1313 Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Attorneys and Counselors Trott & Trott. P C. 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200221320 Team J Pub : 7/31 - 6/28 plat mereof. andmatpenofLot27ofsaidPtal described as commencing at ms Southeast comer Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 (Sri 4-9/4) Fite 4200324302 Team F (8/14-9/4) �Page 14 — Thursday. August 21. 2003 — The Hast.ngs Banner Rutland to establish civil infractions board A proposal to establish a Rutland Township civil infractions board is proceeding toward adoption. A proposed ordinance was placed on first reading at the Aug. 13 Rutland Charter Township Board meeting. The purpose of the Municipal Ordinance Violations Bureau is to get compliance on ordinances at the township level without hav­ ing to take residents to court, said Township Attorney James Porter. The civil infractions board is expected to save residents and the township money because it would be an intermediate step before going to court for acts of noncompli­ ance in Rutland. Instead of spending township money in court, the ordinance violator would come before the bureau. Therefore, dollars would stay in the township instead of the county, said Zoning Admin, orator Jan McKeough. Porter said the bureau is a good idea and may eliminate litigation. “Taking a resident to court would be a last resort," Porter said. In other business last week, the Township Board: WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies A Lotus, Aquat­ ic plants, Goldfish & Koi lin- • Heard a police report by Deputy Jeff Niewenhuis that Rutland had the highest number of calls to 911 in the county in July, 121. Arrests also are up because youngsters are out of school and summer months are hot­ ter. the deputy said. • Adopted an open space ordinance. No. 2003-100, which is mandated by the state for /003. Ils purpose is to preserve the rural char­ acter of Rutland Township while permitting reasonable use of the land consistent with the master land use plan. The ordinance also provides incentives to encourage innovative residential develop­ ment, which results in an enhanced living environment by preserving natural features and rural landscape. By grouping dwellings together in clusters on a limited portion of a development proper­ ty, much of the rural land and natural features will be preserved. And construction and maintenance of street, utilities and public services will be achieved in a more economi­ cal and efficient manner, according to lhe ordinance. Porter said the new ordinance will not affect any current developments. FOR SALE: 1997 Ford F-150, good condition, $5,500 obo. (269)945-9114 call after 4pm. FOSTER CARE HOME has opening for 1 resident, ac­ cepting Medicade. (269)948- FOR SALE: 2000 Dodge Da­ kota Sport, p/s, p/b, air, cruise, tilt, AM/FM/stereo/ CD player, very low mile, asking $8,500 obo. Must as soon as possible. 1971 TR-6 Triumph, $3,500 obo. CaU (269)945-3705 and leave message. 2BD TRAILER FOR RENT: Gun Lake access, $650 a month, $650 deposit. No pets, need references. (269)795-4332 2000 BANK REPO: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath extra dean. $33,000 owed. Payments as low as $299 a month. Call to­ day, Meadowstone Homes, (269)948-2387. . (616)698­ 1030. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am- S PARTIALLY FURNISHED 3BD. Double rurallarge lot (269) 2 FREE signs SALE GARAGE them at J-Ad Gr< N. M-43 Hwy., I the front counter. 1351 ’ ' HUGE MULTI FAMILY BARN SALE: 9am-5pnx Thursday A Friday, August 21st & 22nd. Something for everyone with real cheap prices. Just south of Hastings, 4025 E. Dowling Road, Dowling. ----------------------------------------------MULTIPLE FAMILY GA- RAGE SALE: FrL, Aug. 22 A Sat„ Aug. 23 from 9am-4pm. 3562 N. M-43 Hwy. Outdoor tools, antiques, tools, elec­ tronics, luggage, kitchen­ ware, Coke glasses, brand new table A chairs A Beanie Babies. • 1994 JEEP GRAND CHER­ OKEE LAREDO: V-8, high miles, loaded, excellent, $3,850/offer. (616)291-5012 1996 CHRYSLER TOWN A COUNTRY LXL- 3.HL, high miles, excellent, loaded, dual air, quad seats, tow pkg., $4,750/offer. (616)291-5012 1998 SATURN SL2: 63,500 miles, remote start, $5,400. 1978 Ford pick-up 302. 4spd.. 144,000 miles, $400 obo. (269)721-3820 Bob. HASTINGS 4 — 0 I _ ESSEBSI HOMES ON LAND: Meadowstone homes is now offer­ ing new A used homes on land. Payments as low as $399 a month to qualified buyers. All credit applica­ tions accepted. CaU today to qualify, (269)948-2387. FOUND: tan Cocker Span­ iel, Lawrence Rd. area. Call after 5pm, (269)945-2693. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Nun contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE: professional carpet & upholster}1 cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no electridty needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa & Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035. Real L'lult OPEN HOUSE: Friday, Au­ gust 22nd, 5-7pm and Sun­ day, August 24th, 3-5pm, 2467 Patterson Rd., Gun Lake. 3 bedroom, IXBath ranch LIQUIDATION SALE: new 2001/2002 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts yuu in a new home. Save thousands! AU credit applications accepted. Hurry! 1 left! (269)948-2387, Meadowstone Homes. ........... ........ ■"" - ■- 1 ■ ■ MOVE IN TODAY! Available for immediate occupancy. AU homes at cost. Save thousands, lyr. free lot rent to qualified tuyere. Located inside the Meadow Stone mobile home park. Meadow Stone Homes, behind Seif Chevrolet (269)948-2387 1YR. NEW: DUAL RECLIN­ ER (NORWALK) OVER­ SIZED LOVESEAT. BOUGHT AT $1,700. SELL­ ING FOR $1,100. CALL (269)948-7921 WHITE COUCH: very good condition. (269)945-0229 or (269)945-23/8 home with deeded lake access. Attached 2 stall garage. Great room, main floor laundry, full basement pole building, large lot. For sale by owner, $175,900. (269)672-5229_______________ • Paid bills for the Wal-Mart sewer project in the amount of $82370. • Took in $4,025 from the zoning depart­ ment for July and $4310 from the bunding department. • Adopted a resolution to establish a special assessment district for control of aquatic weeds in Algonquin Lake. Township Supervisor Jim Carr reported petitions for the weed control had been submitted. He said the total estimated cost is $64,730. • Directed Porter to file a brief in the law­ suit against the township brought by Elwood’s (north M-37) and Dave VanderSlik. a developer, because the Planning Commission denied their request for rezoning toR-1. The reason for denial was due to the densi­ ty of R-l and the health department saying they were not in agreement with the density because no sewer exists and none are planned. Porter said a judge would make a decision for or against the township if briefs are filed. • Voted to purchase a new computer for Clerk Robin McKenna not to exceed $1,000 because her computer quit and needs to be replaced. • Appointed Fleis & VandenBrink as the Rutland Charter Township Engineer of Record from Aig. 13 through December 2004. • Thanked Trustee Lee for power washing the cemetery building and Trustee Joe Lyons for hauling rocks to the township hall. • Voted for All in the Family Seamless Gutters to install gutters on the township building for $372. • Appointed Keith Ferris to the Planning Commission to complete the term of Rick Arnett, who stepped down because he could not attend meetings. • Appointed Bill Hanshaw to lhe Zoning Board of Appeals. He will take Mart Howell’s seat because Howell’s term expired and be can not continue on the board due to family and work obligations. Ar a special meeting July 22, the Township Board: • Adopted a resolution supporting the Barry County Farmland Preaervation Program so townsbipL residents caq participate in the pro­ gram. The township must verify that a resident’s land is designated in the master plan for agri­ culture. To be eligible, the land must have 51 percent fannable, tillable acres. Cri'ER THE ROAD DRIV­ ER: Class A CDL, need all medical papers. Call (517)852-9402 or (517)852­ 0115 or cell <(269)838-9253. POSITION OPEN: Library Page. Shelve books, assist Li­ brary patrons find materials, open mail, maintain maga­ zine files and label shelf­ reading, data base searching. QUALIFICATIONS: know Dewey Decimal system, con­ cern tor details, good inter­ personal skills, PC computer experience. HOURS: 10 per week, afternoons and eve­ nings. No benefits, $5.15 per hour. Apply at Hastings Public Library by August 30th, 2003. Ri i i t aliim THE FAMILY OF Cathe AUerding '87 YAMAHA YZ250: tons of extras, 3 sets of tires, FMF gold series fatty pipes, FMF core silencer, $600. (269)838­ 9855 or (269)758-4299 Middleville woman involved in fatality A Middleville woman was involved in a YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures Comstock Park. The passenger in Mickam s vehicle was identified as his fiancee, Carolyn Kellner, 34 years old, also from Comstock to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Park, was pronounced dead at the scene. Mickam is still in intensive care at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Johnson has been treated and released from Butterworth. Upon arrival at the scene, deputies found two vehicles off the roadway and down an embankment. According to witness state­ ments, the Dodge Dakota pick-up failed to stop for the sign and struck an Oldsmobile in lhe passenger door, causing both vehicles to leave ti»e roadway, go through the guard rail, TODDLER BEDS: with or without mattress. (616)374­ 1168 Members of the Thomapple Garden Club were hard at work Wednesday, prepar­ ing the gard'.i beds near the courthouse fountain in preparation for Summerfest. Many of the perennials are in full bloom. Pictured (from left, standing) are Pam Ferris, Jean Hammond, Donna Brown, Kathy Wilbur and Ellarie Spindler. Sitting are (from left) Verna Sunior, Don Auer and Patsy Auer. Local man says he was attacked by teens HASTINGS — A 43-year-old Hastings man said he was harassed on State Street last Wednesday by a several teen-agers, and later two of the youths attacked him. The man said after he filed a complaint, two of the youths, a 16-year-old Nashville teen and & 15-year-old Hastings teen, chased him on their bicycles while yelling and screaming at him as he drove down State. When the man stopped for gas on North Broadway, they continued to yell and call him names, police said. One teen-ager began hitting him. Both suspects allegedly wrapped spiked, leather wristbands around their fists and threat­ ened to gouge out the man's eyes, they said. He was able to thwart his attackers with a plas­ tic bread holder until police arrived. No serious injuries occurred. The case has been turned over to the Bany County Prosecutor’s office for review. Thieves take truck on 50-mile ride HASTINGS — A truck was reported stolen from the 200 block of Wiest Marshall Street in the early morning hours of last Thursday, Aug. 14. The victim said his 1992 Ford pickup was parked in his driveway, but discovered it missing at 6:45 a.m.. Hastings Police Department said. The dark blue vehicle is owned by Alto Gas Co. It has a tool carrier in the back. Keys were left in the vehicle, police said. The track was recovered several blocks from where it was stolen. The thieves put 50 miles on the truck. The case remains under investigation. Police cruiser struck by motorist HASTINGS — A Hastings police cruiser was struck by a motorist who failed to yield at the intersection of Colfax and Church streets last Thursday, Aug. 14. Officer Cliff Morse was on patrol al 8:52 a.m. traveling southbound on Church when the vehicle driven by Cynthia Miller, 49, of Hastings strack the passenger side of the patrol Disoriented driver apprehended fatal accident Thursday that killed a Comstock Park woman in Hopkins Township, Allegan County. The Allegan County Sheriff's Department continues the investigation into the fatal crash at 135th Avenue and 22nd Street Jodi Johnson, 22, from Middleville, was driving pick-up truck that was headed north on 22nd Street. She failed to stop at the inter­ section with 135th Avenue and her truck col­ lided with an east bound passenger car driven by Bradford Mickam, 24 years old from II at\icd Making it beautiful for Summerfest car. Hi ip H tiiilt tl ( <if d <»/ Thunk \ Would like to extend their heart-felt gratitude for aU of the help given during her ill­ ness. She had such a strong will to live, a desire for Life that letting go of her grasp was the hardest thing any one of us, especially her, have endured. An extra spe­ cial Thank you to Barry County Hospice and their nurses, Lee and Bev. Also, a sincere thanks to the Respi­ ratory and Intensive Care staff a Pennock Hospital. We know you won't forget Cathe, but please know we will not forget all of you. Your kindness and compas­ sion gave her hope and com­ fort. A thank you to her Mom, Rita Marie Shoup, for raising our family with such a strong bond that we were able to join together, and help one another through this tragic time. Special thanks to Reverend Vaught for going above and beyond to officiate her memorial service and taking the time to get to know Cathe. Most of all, thank you Cathe, for being such a beautiful part of our life. You will be so deeply missed. We will be looking to the sky, and feel­ ing in our hearts, the love you so happily gave. Thank you all!!! The proud family of Catherine Ann Allerding, Jan. 26,1955-Aug. 5, 2003. Ride Free Little Sister! “This ordinance will be an alternative that a developer can use," Porter said. • Denied Fairview Estates' request for a street light al the entrance of the subdivision at M-37 and Fairview. Porter said that as requests grow, the township needs to cover costs and should have a hearing to set up an assessment district where anyone within 300 feet of the light would be assessed. The cost for the light would have been $100 to install and *10 a month. and down an embankment, pinning the occu­ pants of the Oldsmobile in their overturned vehicle. The driver of the pickup was helped to the roadway by Hopkins Fire Rescue and was transported to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids by Wayland Ambulance with non life threatening injuries. Hopkins Fire Rescue used the "Jaws of Life" and hearst tools to extricate the driver of the Oldsmobile, who was flown to Spectrum Hospital by Air Care helicopter where lie was listed in fair condition. MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — A cell phone caller reported to police a possible drunken driver on Cloverdale Road and M-66 Highway. The driver was turning on his bright lights when on-coming traffic approached, said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. Witnesses said he was traveling 35 mph and then some­ times parked in the middle of the road. When Officer Beck from the Nashville Police Department located the car and stopped the driver, Arthur G. Nietling, 72, of East Tawas, the man said he thought he was in East Tiwas. Central dispatch told Beck the driver was a missing person from Saginaw County. Saginaw County was contacted. Nietling was transported to the sheriff’s office, where he waited for his son. His vehicle was towed to Spencer’s Towing and Tire. Bryan Nietling arrived at the office to get his father and retrieved the vehicle from Spencer’s. Man suffers heart attack, crashes car BARRY TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Hickory Comers man suffered a heart attack while driving and crashed his vehicle Saturday afternoon, Aug. 16. The man was southbound on Brooklodge Road when his vehicle left the road and col­ lided with trees, Michigan Slate Police said. A 57-year-old passenger was not injured, police said. The crash is under investigation. Plainwell man crashes motorcycle RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A 55-yeir-old PtainweU man crashed a new 2003 Yamaha motorcycle after he failed to mike a turn at Airport Road near M-37 Highway Sunday afternoon, Aug. 17. Ronald Lowell ran off the road, hit a mailbox and fell off the cycle in a ditch, Michigan State Police said. Though no injuries were visible, he complained of pain. He was cited for no motorcycle endorsement .m his driver’s license, police said. He was wearing a helmet. Teen driver crashes while trying to pass THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A 16-year-old woman from Alto hit a vehicle as she was attempting to pass a car last Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 13 on Parmalee Road near Moe Road. Both vehicles were castbound, as Heather McCarthy tried to overtake a car driven by Wilhelmina Jelsema. 51 of Middleville, Michigan State Police said. Jelsema had slowed down and signaled to turn into a private drive when her car was struck. McCarthy’s vehicle was 73 feet into a no passing zone when impact occurred, police said. Jelsema was treated al the scene for injuries by EMS workers, they said. McCarthy’s injuries were minor. Both driver’s wore seat belts and an air bag deployed in McCarthy’s vehicle. State police seeking owner of bicycle THORNAPPLE TWP — Michigan State Police from the Hastings post have reported finding a bicycle just north of Middleville. Trooper Michael Behrendt said. “I don't want to give the description because I would like them to call the post and describe it to me. All questions or inquiries about the bike car. be directed to me.” The bike was recovered on Saturday, Aug. 16. For more information, call the post at 948-8283. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 21 2003 - Page 15 Pierce Cedar Creek institute to sponsor an ‘Elk Eco-Tour' Pierce Cedar Creek Institute has lined At one time, elk were common in the recommendations to improve elk habitat, tain their harems, and identify their terri­ up an eco tour for adults Sept. 26-28 to Lower Peninsula of Michigan, but disap­ control the use of the elk range, enhance see and learn about elk in Michigan. peared after 1875. Elk restoration began law enforcement, increase public owner­ tory. Elk can be seen from many roads nature trails on 625 acres of rolling hills, Participants can spend the weekend in in the early 1900s. The 1918 release of ship of land w ithin the elk range, educate throughout the elk range. Best viewing fields, forests, lakes and wetlands. A visi­ the Wilderness seven elk in southern Cheboygan County the public about elk. and recreational times are at daw n or dusk. The most pop­ tor center, research laboratory, and class­ was the only one of several restoration hunting to manage the population. These ular viewing period is September and rooms offer professionals, educators and Biologists will talk about the history of attempts in Michigan that was successful. recommendations have proven to pay off. October during mating season when elk lhe general public lhe opportunity to learn elk in Michigan as well as current herd From this small beginning, the herd grew Michigan presently enjoys an elk herd are most often feeding in open areas. about lhe preservation, management and information. There will be updates on TB slowly. These restoration efforts worked estimated at 1.100 animals located in To receive a map of elk viewing areas and chronic wasting disease and an exam­ and by the early 1960s a large number of parts of Cheboygan. Otsego, Presque Isle in Michigan, contact the Michigan Rocky Institute ination of whether Michigan elk are at elk and Montmorency counties. Mountain Elk Foundation al 1-866-250­ Hastings on Cloverdale Road. 2.5 miles risk. square miles. 2173. Several elk west of M-37. Michigan at northern Acres Lodge, located in Wolverine. ranged over approximately 600 Ik are members of the deer family, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, a center for ecological education features viewing areas have six restoration of natural landscapes. The is .located 11 miles south of Eco-tourists can go into the field, in the However, primarily due to poaching, closely related to moose and white-tailed been enhanced by planting forage crops morning and at night to track, call, and elk numbers began to decline. By J975. deer. Adult elk weigh between 350 and for lhe elk. Parking places are provided Creek Institute visit www.cedarcreekin- view elk with experts, visit managed elk the herd numbered only 200. 900 pounds and are four to five feel at lhe where good visibility is afforded. stilute.org or call (269) 721-4190. how The Department of Natural Resources The cost is $200 and includes two expanded enforcement efforts and enlist­ habitat and about more learn (DNR) Michigan maintains their herd. increased of public protection support. through early June, weigh 25-30 pounds. habitat consume a w ide variety of plants. They is the improvement programs were intensified prefer to feed on grasses and forbs, but responsibility of the participant. This pro­ by improving • ildlife openings and plan­ will often browse on trees and shrubs gram is limited to 25 participants. ning timber harvest to create young forest when ground vegetation is not available. Transportation five Wolverine to For more information or to register, call Elk elk management plan, which included Unusual Read The number of dead fish in BANNER every week! Gun Lake ish their antlers and are ready for lhe breeding season or "rut." Bulls make a low concerned Road. Wayland. Michigan, to receive public comment on the practicability of a live-year improvement program for Gun until 2008 and ts proposed to include aquatic plant control, watershed management, and water quality monitoring the Yankee Please make your request in writing by September 12. 2003 to: Superintendent's Office Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street a.-MeoM Hastings. Ml 49058 This notice is being published in accordance with provisions Inland Lake Improvements, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act PA 451 of 1994. as amended County area. might be the cause. to The Hastings Area School System is participating in Schools of Choice for the 2003-2004 school year. Students who reside in adjoining intermediate school districts are eligible to be accepted. There are no openings available at the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. The application window closes on September 12. 2003. 2003. at the Gun Lake Chapel located on 2910 Patterson of Part 309. 0952-MB4 Springs Mil Oil SCHOOLS OF CHOICE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM Lake The program would commence in 2004 and continue spraying done to control Eurasian milfoil According 269/945-5607 TAKE NOTICE that the Gun Lake Improvement Board will recent that IM mil* iouth of Stat* St hold a public heanng at 7:00 p.m. o<. Thursday. August 28. throughout the Barry were 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO GUN LAKE bers of dead fish on the shores during the Some KMM" A” this time to challenge other bulls, main­ available on newsstands = HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP | whistling sound or "bugle" during Several residents with homes along past week. Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning & detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special mer in small groups. In August, bulls pol­ Copies conveniently Gun Lake have reported unusual num­ ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for dearcoat finishes - Mature bulls typically spend lhe sum­ stands. During the 1980s. the DNR began an Casey Harris at (269) 721-4473. - $20.00 OFF - Elk are herbivorous (plant-eating) and ment and about Pierce Cedar shoulder. Elk calves, bom in late May and meals. lodging nights To learn more Gun Lake Improvement Board Recreation Area headquarters, these dead fish are the result of the natural cycle. By the end of the summer, the water has got­ ten too warm for some fish, especially in Summerfest Specials the shallow areas. Lower oxygen levels also can lead to fish deaths. There also is increased fishing pressure and some of the smaller fish that were tossed back into the lake, do not survive. Changes in wind direction mA)' have carried the dead fish to shore areas where they haven't been seen before. According to the park headquarters, there have been no w idespread reports of dead fish. LEGAL NOTICE 99 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 4X4 Ap HARD TOP LIFT pkg $14,888 Reduced!. SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD AUGUST 13. 2003 All Board Members present Approved agenda as amended Minutes ol previous meeting and Treasurer's report appro.-ed Accepted res-gnatton from Elwood Grass, as fire­ 98 DODGE 1500 SHORTBOX 4X4 52*. SIT 360 REDUCED' Ot CHEVY 2500 HD CREW CAB 4X4 45K. 6 0 V-B. CD. FULLY SERVICED. HARD TO ANDI 44-W6 $10,888 $24,996 $23,995 fighter Approved leave of absence for firefighter Scott Perry Adopted Metropolitan Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Resolution Heard citizens comments June Doster reappointed Robert Mack as FOIA Officer wnii & Karmen Nickerson appointed as assistants Paymant of vouchers approved June Doster. Clerk Attested to by Robert Mack. Supervisor v,-uk SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 13. 2003 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Lee. Lyons. Flint. Rogers. McKenna. Greenfield, Carr and 14 guests Approval of agenda by voice vote Minutes of the July 9. 2003 Regular Board Meeting approved Minutes of the July 22. 2003 Special Board Meeting approved Approval of Planning Commission member Rick Arnett's resignation and appointment of Keith Fems as the new member by voice vote Aporox al of Zoning Board of Appeals new mem­ ber Bill Hanshaw by roll call vote Approval of Resolution #2003-07 - Special Assessment District Algonquin Lake Weed Control by roll call vole Vouchers and payroll approved for payment Treasurer's report received by voce vote Approval tn pay Wal-Mart sewer project bills by •GMS PLUS TAX TITLE 4 LICENSE voice vote Approval of gutters on the front of the township ™ Dreisbach hall by voce vote Approval of engineering Firm of Record Fiets & VandenBnnk by roll call vote Denial of request for street light at Fairview & M­ VA 37 by voce vote Approval of First Reading for Ordinance #2003- PONTIAC GMC 99 (Ordinance Violations Bureau) by roll call vote Approval of researching sound systems for the township hall by voce vote Meeting adjourned at 9 50 p m Respectfully submitted Robin McKenna. Clerk 1 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269) 948-8000 Today! www.drelsbochmotors.com Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Enc Dreisboch, President GMC Don Gentry, Soles Mgr Borne Signs. Soles SAHLHWRS Mon & Wed until 8 Tue Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until noon Rycn Modden Sales Amy Piper Sales HBflCfJfWK: Mon&AW8 7 Chns Silverman. Finance Mgr Tue. Thu & Fn 8-5 �Page 16 — Thursday. August 21. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Community Music School hires three instructors The Community Music School-Hastings has named three new instructors io the facul­ ty in voice, piano and clarinet. Director Nancy Brown said that each of the new instructors has excellent cuucge training and extensive teaching and performance experience. Piano instructor Holly Bolthouse is pursu­ ing a degree in music and business from Aquinas College and serves as music coordi­ nator for the First Baptist Church in Hastings. She is a professional accompanist and a mem­ ber of the Battle Creek Area Music Teachers Association. Voice instructor Joy Eisenga has a bache­ lor’s degree in vocal performance from Hope College and leaching certification from Aquinas College, and is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, the music honor society. She teaches music in Greenville Public Schools has experience as a church choir director. Clarinet instructor Renee Hermanowski holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Baldwin-Wallace College in Ohio, and is pur­ a program of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, a member agency of the United Arts Council of Calhoun County, funded in part by the Michigan Council for Art.-> and Cultural Affairs and the National suing a master's degree in clarinet perform­ ance from Western Michigan University. She has performed with a variety of college ensembles and has extensive leaching experi­ Endowment for the Arts. The Music Center of South Central Michigan is preparing for the debut season of new conductor Anne Harrigan and lhe Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra. The season­ opening concert will be Saturday. Sept. 27. ence. The local music school is now accepting students of all skill levels. Registration is now for private lessons for children and adults al all skill levels, and for Kindermusik for ages infant to six years. Need-based financial aid is also available. Call (269) 948-9441. The Community Music School is located at 209 Green St.. Hastings. The Community Music School-Hastings is Anyone interested in Music Center classes or lessons in Battle Creek may register at the Community Music Schools in Battle Creek and Hastings by calling 963-0046. The open house for the new Music Center facility in Battle Creek will be on Sunday. Sept. 7. Renee Hermanowski Holly Bolthouse Summerfest SPECIALS. 03 Pontiac Aztec 04 Pontiac Vibe V-6 AUTOMATIC POWER WIN­ DOWS/LOCKS. CD. A/C. 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Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-08-28.pdf c914789258768b4e84a7466af462b2de PDF Text Text Castleton Twp. sawmill approved Preserve downtowns for small towns See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 The Hastings VOLUME 150, No. 34 _______________ r aehiae especially for the book and that euabtes the Hastings-based company to offer publishing of other books with leatherette covers and specialty pam­ phlets with bard or soft vinyl coven. The Lrabmd also was recently used to pub­ lish a yearbook lor the Tbomapple Kellogg Middle School. For more infsrmatioa about the Hislurical Society’s limited edition book, "Bam County Veterans of the WMd War 11 Bra," or to obtain a book enter Jam, call 948 4127. Dl Carlson to speak at next First Friday Dr. R. Troy Carium, a local family physscian. will be guest speaker at the First Friday program at noon Sept. 5 al the Tborcaa Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Dr. Carlson plans to talk about prob­ lems with Medicaid, how it affects the health care system and why it needs to be resolved by lawmakers. Medicaid is a program esubiishcc to provide health care for the poor and indigent Carlsori said be has attempted to speak with state legislators about the issue, but there is a lack of interest in doing stanething about the problems. A native o.' the Upper Peninsula, Carlson earned his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in 1990 and went oo to MSU’s College of Human Medicine, earning his medical degree in 1995. He served his residency at St Mary's Hospual in Grand Rapids from 1995 to 1998. It was in August 1998 that he and Dr. Mathew Gather formed a partnership in esrabfishmg the Family Tree Medical Asaodana private practice in Hastings. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each mmfe. focusing on a timely topic for dneookm with guest speakers who bring exteriK to the Thanas Jefferson Hall. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches or light fare may obttenedathehdL Two late summer hikes scheduled The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country National Scenic Ttoil, is planning two late summer hikes. The first will be from Norris Road to Keller Road al 9 aun. Tuesday, Sept 9, and the other will be a slower paced interpretive hike. To get to th; trailhead, head west from Delton to Prairieville, and then go north on Norris Road. The trail head is on the east side of the road, just past the big brown North Country Trail >oad sign For toon information about the NorriVKeHer hike, call 269/623-6675. For questions on the interpretive hike, call 269/623-3897. More NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 HASnpAPrI'st'CUBR«r ___________ MSArc ?URCH 57 ANNER Thursday. August 28, 2003 PRICE 50c Volunteer threatens to sue CM over ban World War il vets book now available served America in that era. Noralee Btacy of Hastings is the first person to purchat* the $40 book. Her lane husband Max is one of the veterans featured in the volume J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacoba said J Ad purchased a Unibind See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 NEWS BRIEFS The Horry County Historical Society’« book about Barry County area men and women who served in the World War 11 era is now available to the public. The book, published at J-Ad Graphics in Hastings, includes information about approximately 1,450 area veterans who Delton fall sports previews! Saving her best for Summerfest Pam Thomas, cheered on by the crowd, lifts her personal best of 225 pounds at the Summerfest weightlifting competition Saturday. Summerfest weekend went on without a hitch, and Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce representatives esti­ mated that between 20,000 and 30,000 people attended. (Photo by Erika Simpson) School board meeting is Supt. Schoessel’s last by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel handled his last local school board meeting Monday night, but the main focus was confirmation of his successor. The board gave final approval for the con­ tract with new Superintendent Christopher Cooley. His salary was set at $95,000 a year. Cooley will share the position with Schoessel through Sept. 14, with his first offi­ cial day being Monday, Sept. 15. Therefore. Schoessel’s last day will be Sunday, Sept. 14. enabling him to preside over the dedication ceremonies for the new community center. Schoessel congratulated Cooley on being selected and said he was pleased with the choice the board had made. 1 he outgoing superintendent noted that this was his 683rd school board meeting and he was indeed counting them <lown. "Vs been a great 20 ye^.\Schoessel said. "Th£ focus nas always ixjhn on children ami the community and that’s they way it should be.*' He then turned his focus to his wife, Loretta, and she presented the board with sev­ eral "little diplomas" as tokens of apprecia­ tion. Carl then presented Loretta with an award for all that she had done for the Hastings School System and on his behalf. See SCHOOL BOARD, page 17 Ex-intern rejoins news staff at J-Ad Graphics The J-Ad Graphics newsroom is welcom­ ing back former summer intern Marcie Westover as a new full-time staff writer, cov­ ering Hastings and Delton schools, along with general news and features in Barry by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor With a unanimous vole and a possible law­ suit looming, the Barry County Commission on Aging Board last Thursday voiced support for COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington’s performance in the wake of her actions to ban a Hastings musician from vol­ unteering at the agency. At the suggestion of COA Board member Tony Crosariol. the board also appointed a special committee to review the facts “from both sides" that resulted in Pennington’s removal of Harland Nye from the COA’s vol­ unteer roster. The new committee had scheduled a Monday meeting, but Crosariol said this week the session was cameled upon advice of the county’s attorneys They nixed the meet­ ing because of possible litigation regarding the issue. Nye intends co sue the COA for violating the Open Meetings Act and to sue Pennington, individually, for defamation and “false light" unless five demands are met, acc« 'ding to his attorney, James Kinney. Pennington told the COA Board last week that she wanted to make it clear that she has four separate documented incidents in which Nye allegedly made “racially inappropriate remarks” to a minority COA staff person dur­ ing his volunteer tenure. “It (remarks by Nye) was overheard by four different staff members who were very upset by it,” she said. Pennington said those staff members came to her and said, “this is not right." Pennington fears the loss of federal fund­ ing to operate programs for senior citizens if that type of alleged behavior is permitted at the COA. “We have about an $800,000 budget and about $600,000 of that is government money and I’m not going to jeopardize the funding that pays for services for a thousand older adults to maintain a volunteer who is making inappropriate remarks." Pennington said in a recent interview. “As a staff wc have chosen to move on," since the dismissal of Nye, she told the board. “The volunteer has chosen to press this as an issue.” Kinney said. “Nye has been unjustly accused of referring to a Commission on Aging minority staff member as a ‘slave’ and County Westover is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School, where she was in the Academic Top Ten. She then pursued her dreams of journalism at Grand Valley State University. She graduated last May with a bachelor of arts degree in print journalism, along with receiving an Award for Excellence. Participating in dual enrollment in high school allowed her to cam 27 credits, so she only spent three years at Grand Valley, rather ‘token minority,’” Kinney said. When he used those words. Nye was not acting with racist intent as Pennington inferred, Kinney said. Those statements were made by Kinney in a “notice of intent to sue” letter, dated Aug 19, to County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff MacKenzie and County Administrator Michael Brown. The COA Board made no mention of that letter at its recent meeting. Brown replied with a letter, dated Aug. 22, to Kinney stating that the matter had been referred to county attorney Peter Cohl of Lansing and the county hoped the matter could be resolved “short of litigation,” Kinney said. Nye also denies that his remarks had racial overtones. When he was accused of insulting the COA minority staff member, he said he apologized to the person and explained that he did not intend to offend and that it would­ n’t happen again. Kinney also claims the COA’s “Client Services Committee illegally held closed meetings in violation of the Open Meetings Act. Any decisions made in those illegal meetings are invalid." He made that conclusion because Pennington told Nye in a May 15 letter that the Client Services Committee deemed his concerns in another matter, regarding “learn­ ing impaired and mentally retarded partici­ pants" allegedly as bordering on civil rights violations. However. Kinney said in his letter, com­ mittee minutes do not include that decision, which leads him to believe the Open Meetings Act has been violated. Committee meetings also are not posted to allow the pub­ lic to attend, he said. Nye has said he asked permission to meet with the COA’s Client Services Committee, but was denied the opportunity to tell his side of the story and defend himself. Pennington has said she doesn’t have any knowledge of that request, but said Nye did speak personally with that committee’s chair­ man. Terry Dennison. At last week's meeting, Dennison said he has been on a leave of absence from that com­ mittee for several months. Nye’s wife, Nyla, has said the COA com­ mittee can’t make decisions, but only recom­ mendations to the COA Board. The issue involving Nye and the Client Services Committee concerns the Nyes’ sug­ gestion that some separate activities should be held for COA clients who are mentally impaired because allegedly there is not enough staff supervision when the impaired disrupt programs and musical performances and need instruction for certain activities, such as board games and Bingo. The Nyes have said the meal times could include every­ one. See COA SUIT, page 2 than the customary four. As Westover makes the transition into a career she said she feels confident joining JAd Graphics. “I learned so much working at J-Ad Graphics as an intern (in the summer of 2002).” Westover said. “I feel now that I can thrive even further as a full-time staff reporter." Westover moved to the Hastings area when she was 15. coming from the northern Michigan city of Mecosta. There she attended Chippewa Hills High School and participated in basketball, volleyball and orchestra. Her mother is Holly Throop, formerly of Battle Creek, and she has one older brother Marc, who is serving in the Air Force. The recent homecoming of her brother from Kuwait and his iiew assignment to Germany for four years has changed many things for Westover. “Having my brother go to Kuwait really showed me how much I wanted to be home, here in Hastings." Westover said. Having Marcie join our staff is a big plus for us.” editor David T. Young said. "She is local, she is talented, she has the passion for the job. and we expect great things from her. We think she will be an excellent addition." Even though Westover was not bom in the area, she does have some family history in Hastings. Her grandmother Sylvia Longstrcth (Radzius) and her great aunt Loretta Marcie Westover McGlocklin (Radzius) both graduated from Hastings High School. Westover also has an aunt and uncle, Julie and Robin Allen, and their children Emily and Zachary, along with an aunt, Tracy Longstrcth. and her children. Dustin and Sylvia Teixeria. who live in the Hastings area. Westover said it seems natural to live in her hometown and cover what she feels passion­ ate about — education. “My mom always placed an emphasis on the importance of education and I will bring that same dedication with me as I serve this community." she said. Westover's future plans include pursuing a master's degree and possibly writing a young adult fiction book. Authors Westover enjoys include Barbara Kingsolver. Stephen King and Alice Scbold. “Writing is what I want to do with my life." Westover said. "1 am lucky that 1 have a job that allows me to do what I love." Blazing new world record... Volunteers are pictured here as they begin the task of lighting 5,577 candles in a successful attempt by Felpausch Food Center and Pennock Health Services to set a new Guinness World Record for the most candles burning simultaneously on a cake. Last Friday s triumph, held in Hastings, was in celebration of the hospital s 80th anniversary and the grocery chain's 70th birthday The former record of 4.128 candles was set last year in Zanesville. Ohio. Verification of the Hastings record by Guinness is expected in several weeks. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) �Page 2 — Thursday, A gust 28. 2003 — The Hastings Banner COA SUIT, continued from page 2-------------------- --------- —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------In a recent interview, Pennington said, the Client Services Committee “dealt with that issue from the perspective that we are inclu­ sive; we do welcome everyone regardless of • Allowing adequate time and representa­ tion for Nye to present his side of the story. • Giving Nye a written apology from Pennington for her alleged “false accusa­ abilities. It’s really tough in our business to distinguish between someone who is mental­ ly impaired, someone who is cognitively impaired through a stroke or Alzheimer’s Disease so we are not going to get into the business of discriminating against folks. We are going to make it open to everyone.’’ Attorney Kinney has suggested the county can avoid being sued by: • Holding a special public meeting of the COA’s Client Services Committee specifical­ ly to address the issues regarding Nye. tions” against him. • Destroying the May 15 letter (and copies) from Pennington to Nye or stamping the letter in bold letters that say it is "inaccurate and does not constitute the decision or policy of any Barry County governmental agency." • Meeting with senior citizens and the Client Services Committee “in an open dis­ cussion on ways to improve Commission on Aging programs without Ms. Pennington’s direction." Kinney said Tuesday he doesn't see why NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Stating ends Friday at 5 p.m. The festivities begin Friday afternoon with an ice cream social at Woodland Methodist Church, a fish fry st the Eagles and softball « the paak. There aril! be three-oo-diroe basketball pen now that the county attorneys don’t want the committee to meet. Crosariol said Nye deserves “due process. We ought to look into it even if just to confirm what we already know," lie said before attor­ neys nixed the idea. County Commissioner Sandy James, who serves on the COA Board, and others noted that the responsibility of hiring and firing vol­ Woodland annual Homecoming set Woodland's annual Labor Day otneoommg trill be Friday. Aug. 29, Septi. through . The weekend will be filled with tradition­ al children's panes, craft shows, food, bas­ ketball and scftbaB. A "ptnt-sitted" king and queen will be cho­ sen by penny vole wdh voting canteen at the WooHard Branch of the Ionia County Natkina! Bank, the Mobile Gas Station. county officials would want to waste taxpay­ ers’ money fighting a lawsuit to defend the COA. "We’re trying to be reasonable,” he said of the five requests. Though Nye and Kinney’s requests were not discussed al the recent COA Board meet­ ing, during "members’ time" on the agenda. Crosariol b.ought up the subject of Nye being banned as a volunteer and the need to discuss “all angles” of the situation in addition to staff input. He proposed forming a fact-finding adhoc committee composed of COA Board Chairman Chuck Semerad and the chairper­ sons of each standing committee who are Peg Bradford, Terry Dennison, Debbie Massimino and Crosariol. In his motion, Crosariol sug­ gested ’he committee report its findings at the next COA Board meeting, but that won’t hap­ relumed to the Hu out fine* Monday, Sept 6. Um books and _ . p-m.; Friday. 9 xm. to 6 pun., 9 tm. to 3 pm. terns (except for videos, cassettes and CDs) may be Mwat2 to the book drop in the back parking tat. which is available 24 hours a day. > Begioning Oct. 1. tong overdue jggnB Wia be turned over to the Unique Maaage^ett Saturday. The grand parade is Saturday at 1 pan. with Paul Tbwns as grand marshal. 94M263. Other Sanmlay activities will include a craft show, horseshoe tournament and carni­ val gtnaes all ttarting at 10 aun. There will be a dunk tank, kids' games and contests with prizes in the park after the parade. The day's events will conclude with softball and The Barry County chapter the Lions darken barbecue from 4 to 7 pxu. . - - - -*•-■ - -4 -h - - -r.: — 'W t r A American Red Croaa will have its t A unMQtny erwen acrvtee wu» ue dcig al fund-raising golf own* at 1 pji Sunday « 9 tun-The Woodland firefighters will play the f .-fce Odessa firefighters in a Red Cross golf outing Is Sept. 5 unteers and staff is the duty of Pennington. “We’ve never had a situation like this," she said, noting that she was saddened thal the credibility of the staff and board has come under fire. Semerad noted that the COA Board “serves in support of whoever serves in the director’s role" and that staff and volunteers serve at the will of the director." COA Board member Jeri Wtinbrecht won­ dered if having an ad-hoc committee to inves­ tigate the Nye situation would be overriding policy and authority that exists. She empha­ sized again, later in the meeting, that she did­ n’t want to undermine Pennington’s authority. Crosariol said that was not the intent. Peg Bradford, another board member, said people who have been fired from the COA in the past have not been an issue before the board. County Commissioner Ken Neil, who also serves on the COA Board, said he didn’t want to micro-manage th* agency. “Tammy takes the brunt of this," he said. Semerad agreed, saying, "We pay a person to hire and fire." He suggested that someone might want to make a comment or a motion stating that the board supports the director’s performance. COA Board member Linda VanHouten said Pennington “does a wonderful job. She has my full support." She also said Crosariol had a “good idea" to form an ad-hoc committee to “know exactly what happened." During an interview two weeks ago, Semerad said I^tynjigton has handled the issue with Nye “ttofr&ndy well and has been even-handed, 4trMhis, «o that there lisri’t There wSI he a gospel concert Sunday evening at WxxUand United Methodist Church. favoritism...’*'5 < Pennington said she has consulted with the 945-3122. “Havoc m Hastings” will return io Chariton Part Sacsrdsy, Aug. 30, as mem­ bers of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) gather fcr a historical didn’t name anyone specifically. Pennington said her motive has been to protect the agency. “I don’t want staff harassed..." She said a few people have been coming to the site and allegedly have been "spreading negativity" and intimidating others. Pennington said it is possible to obtain a restraining order, but she and the board don’t want to have to do that. She said the harassment is insidious, subtle and “very overt. “Some seniors coming here are being intimidated about it" Part of the overall problem, Pennington The focus of "Havoc in Hastings" is the equestrian competition. Horses and riders from near aed far will test their training on the field in lancr and target comes and other challenges. This is no: just r theatrical fairs, but true athletic competition. Other tonrnunent activities, including archery, raiper frnring and heavy weapons, thrown .’capons, comhat with swords, maces, spe-trs and shields will be featured Saturday. Merehaats win be vending their wares while townsfolk demonstrate period skills and pastimes. Challengers will strive to unseat die charnpkns of the Kingdom and win the glory and prizes awarded al the end of the tournament . The event is hosted by die Canton of Three Walls, a local SCA group baaed in Ionia. The SCA is s non-profit educational organization that strives to re-create die beat of the Middle Ages. Members develop s role to play based on medieval society, from beggers to drilled craftspeople — whatever their interests might be. The SCA was fust organ­ ized in 1967 and presently has groups throughout the northern hetniapiiere. includ­ ing 22 groups in Michigan. The event will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 pm. Admisokm is $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 12 and under. Putnam Library to mark 80 years county's labor attorney. She previously has said she feels she has been the focus of a personal attack without merit. She told the board that she’s feeling “a bit threatened" concerning her job and said there has been some harassment taking place. She believes is that “some people feel a need to control things and that’s always difficult for staff and management.” However, she said the COA is not going to dwell on the negative and will "embrace aging as a positive experience." James noted some of the successful recent COA events, such as the annua) picnic and the open house. Pennington talked about a petition thal has been circulating in the community “thal has false information.” She believes the petition is worded to imply that music isn't being offered enough at the COA. Musical pro­ grams are offered twice a week. The petition, carrying 57 signatures, says "we...support Harland Nye and any other musician who wishes to provide musical entertainment for the COA on a daily basis. We feel that this greatly adds to the entertain­ ment aspect and enjoyment for the seniors.” Neil said six out of seven people he spoke with said they signed the petition without knowing everything involved. VanHouten said she has an aunt who signed the petition because she thought music was being eliminated from COA programs. A retired music teacher, Nye plays more than eight instruments and has volunteered to share his musical talents at the COA for many years as well as other places. VanHouten added that she has never seen Nye do anything inappropriate at the COA site. “My aunt and I are on a fence,” she said because VanHouten is supportive of Tammy’s performance too. VanHouten. said she first learned about the Nye situation from an article in the local paper and was disappointed that she didn’t get a phone call that the article was going to be published. “The COA doesn't deserve bad publicity in the paper," she said. Semerad noted thal Pennington has kept him apprised of the issue with Nye. The Nyes attended the recent COA Board meeting, but did not speak. They were the only members of the public in the audience, exc.-pt for a reporter. Two others affiliated with the county and COA also attended. “it appears to me that they’ve already decided that she (Pennington) is right and they are supporting her," Nyla Nye said in an interview later that day. • “I suspect she (Pennington) thinks our con­ stant attendance is a harassing technique. If she wants to think that she can.” Harland Nye said. The Nyes said they continue to come to the COA site primarily to visit with a man whose Pennington, in a previous interview, has said the Nyes are welcome to be al the site. The Nyes also said they “really do not know" the person who drew up the petition asking for support for Nye. Nyla Nye said she doesn’t understand how Pennington arrived at citing four incidents of racially inappropriate remarks. “My defense would be that I’ve referred to half a dozen other people with exactly those same words (about slaving away while work­ ing) and no comment was ever made about that.” Harland Nye said. "When Harland apologized that should have been the end of it." Nyla Nye said. Regarding issues concerning the mentally challenged. Harland Nye said. “When they (COA staff) have Bingo some other adult has to assist some of those people because they can’t read the numbers. "They arc catering then to the mentally challenged. They are not catering to the aver­ age senior." he said. “We’re saying, in effect, when we play Bingo we want those numbers rattled off so we can play six games in an hour, not two...We want some programs for hem. "The argument that 1 was mean to the men­ tally challenged and denied him (a COA client) the right to play (an instrument with him), that’s hedging the truth." He said he told the mentally challenged individual he could take turns playing. That individual doesn’t play a melody, but just blows into the harmonica. Nye said he isn’t “mad" at the mentally challenged clients at the COA because "they can not help what they are. If the COA is going to encourage those people to come they ought to provide some activities for those people. “I don’t care if I play the piano one more tune down there. That’s a minor issue, but I think the wishes and the welfare of the seniors ought to be addressed and considered by the people in charge." Nye said. “They don’t go to the seniors (to ask what they really think).’’ Nyla Nye agrees that seniors have “very Ut­ ile input. “We’re getting some seniors in (the COA program) thal are very capable of planning things and doing things.” she said. Harland Nye said Pennington made two “good comments" at last week's meeting that are instep with his thoughts: Both “want seniors to be comfortable and enjoy their experience," he said. “...The other thing she said to the board was come in and eat with the seniors...How in the world arc they going to find out what sen­ iors want (if they don’t come).” wife is ill. Fall conservation: tour scheduled for Sept 10 The Barry/Eaton fall conservation lour is scheduled for Wednesday. Sept. 10. The day will begin with a clean sweep pro­ gram from 8 to 10 a.m. at Crop Protection Services in Woodbury on M-66 just south of the railroad tracks. The free program allows farmers to dispose of unwanted pesticides from their farms. Pesticides don’t need to be in their original containers. From there, attendees will car pool to the next stop at the comer of Bonanza and 4th Avenue in Lake Odessa. This slop, from 10 to 11 a.m., will feature the “Illinois Soil Nitrate Test: Maximize Profitability/Protect Groundwater and 2003 Gypsum Trials." From 11:30 to 12:15, the tour will be at the comer of Vermontville Highway and Wheaton Road, where the presentation will be on “Precision Farming-Variable Seeding Rates and Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates for Optimizing Com Yields." Lunch will be from 12:30 to 1:15 pjn.at stop #4. the Charlie Harag farm, located on Vermontville Highway east of Wheaton Road. There will be a weed identification contest, with the winner taking home a grand prize. From 1:15 to 2:30, aquifer systems in Barry and Eaton counties and groundwater vulnerability will be discussed, including: "Farm A Syst” program. SARA Title III requirements, “Home A Syst" program pre­ sented by Kim Walton, Katie Brandt and Andrea Finnan. The tour is sponsored by the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship program. Natural Resources Conservation Service, Barry & Thomapplc Grand Conservation District and Michigan State University Extension. County Planning Commission reverses earlier denial Community ed, rec open house slated The public is bong invted to attend an open bouse and dedication ceremony for foe new Community Education and Recreation Center at Hastings High School. 520 Wte South St on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 14. The dedication ceremony will take place at 2:15 while the open house will be from 2 to 4 pan. The new center, winch includes a swim­ Putnam District Library in Nashville win ming pool, is located by the high school and celebrate its 80th anniversary the week of the project was just recently finisbed after Sept. 8-13 with ■ variety of events and activ­ school district residents approved a bond ities from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening on the issue. library grounds. A Community Service Night will be held Monday, Sept 8, followed by Local Business Business Night Tuesday, Senior Citizen Night Thursday. School Sttirit Night Friday and the actual 80th birthday celebra­ Neil Simon's •'Foote" comedy will open tion Saturday, Sept. 13, with a mini-carnival, Thursday evening. Sept. 4, at the games, prizes and refreshments. VemxxrtviBc Opera House in Vermootvilk Admission to any of the events is free, thanks to a grant from the Barry Community and runs through Sunday, Sept 7. Perfomances for Thursday, Friday and Foundation. For more information, call Saturday. Sept. 4,5 and 6, are at 7 pan. The (517) 852-9723. Sunday, Sept. 7, matinee will be at 3 pjn. Tickets are available at the box office or can be reserved by calling (269) 367-4455. ‘Foote’ planned In Vermontville Special use for Castleton Township sawmill approved by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night approved a spe­ cial use permit for a sawmill operation run by Shawn Benner in Castleton Township after previous postponement and denial of his request. Still required in the future will be a detailed professional site plan for the operation, locat­ ed on the 84-acrc parcel, which Benner prom­ ised would come at the time of the site plan review. A second request for another sawmill on a contiguous seven-acre parcel was tabled. Benner’s request had come before the com­ mission early in 2001, when it was denied in a 5-2 vote, and the Zoning Board of Appeals supported the details in a separate hearing. At that time many neighboring residents opposed the operation because of anticipated noise levels and expected traffic hazards caused by semi-trucks connected with the business. Zoning Administrator Jim McManus earli­ er this year said a complaint and subsequent investigation revealed that Benner was still conducting his logging operation without a permit, in spite of the previous denial of the request. A point was made by McManus that log­ ging and a sawmill could be allowed only as a special use. but logging storage yards would be limited to a C-3 location. Benner had been sent a letter to deal with the violation. There currently are two other sawmills in the county, located in Orangeville and Assyria townships where limber may be processed. The new special use application was for a 15- X 20-foot building to house the sawmill beyond the 300-foot DNR requirement. David Price of the DEQ had given consent for a new location of the sawmill, now planned beyond the 300-foot limit from Highbank Creek, previously denied for being closer than thal. The Michigan Department of Transportation had approved a driveway per­ mit for the present location of the drive into the property, which had dangerous conditions caused by a hill and a curve on M-79. Benner had obtained a noise test by James Anderson Associates on similar equipment to be used, which was compared to general semi-truck traffic on M-79. and to a grain drier in the area. The sawmill reaches 43 deci­ bels, the com drier reached 80 decibels and the truck was at 76 decibels. The electric sawmill equipment to be used was rated as within a level suitable even in residential areas, Benner's attorney, Tim Tromp said. In addition, the trees provide a natural buffer for the noise. Tromp said the county ordinance allows the special use sawmill operation in the A-R zone because it was essentially a farm-related activity. He said residential development should not be encouraged where it would be incompatible with rural character and agricul­ tural operations, including noise, dust and smells associated with farm activity. He said Benner has about 31 acres, which are tillable. Benner said he usually operates between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. though occasionally from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. No outside burning is done on the premis­ es, but the main building is heated by a burn­ er in a small structure exterior to the building. All by-products are used, some for firewood, some for landscape mulch and sawdust is sold for farm animal bedding. See SAWMILL, page 17 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28.2003 — Page 3 It was a beautiful weekend for Summerfest in Hastings Downtown Hastings opened its arms last weekend to welcome a community celebra­ tion of the 26th annual Summerfest. With a little help from the weather, the weekend couldn’t have been much better. The streets were filled with car lovers, craft lovers, and even elephant ear lovers. Tunes were feantred by a variety of local talent, and belly dancers and karate exhibits entertained the crowd. Representatives from the Barry County Chamber of Commerce estimate that twenty to thirty thousand people attended the week­ end festivities. Vickie Ward. Summerfest executive board member, noted thal many people were espe­ cially pleased widt the arts and crafts. ’‘People thought there was a better variety this year, which is what we were hoping for by having a juried event,” said Ward. Photos by Erika Simpson Barb Burkholder enjoys her reign as Summerfest 2003 Graid Marshal A little bit of fun and education for this Summerfest parade float. Soaring high over Summerfest on the Power Jump. The annual duck derby was another success. Because ot the large number of entries, three heats of 400 ducks each were need­ ed. The children's parade theme this year was "bom in the USA,'and had over 40 kids walk State Street. The Thomapple Arts Council had a paint your self portrait station. Reaching the top of the Climbing Wall is fun and exciting. "Foundry" is one of the many local bands who performed at Summerfest. �Page 4 — Thursday. Auqust 28. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Budget on money, not expectations To the editor: Bush’s presidency good only for the rich To the editor: While our soldiers are dying in Afghanistin and Iraq, President George W. Bush happily travels the country auctioning off the White House and gathering millions of dollars of campaign cash as he goes. There seemingly is an unlimited number of bidders who want a piece of the action. A sub­ stantial number of bidders in this rigged auc­ tion are shelling out $100,000 or more to ensure the president's re-election. While this may seem like big money to most Americans, it is a paltry sum to those millionaires and bil­ lionaires who stand to gain even more mil­ lions from the Bash tax cuts Does anyone wonder why so much cash is lavished on a mediocre president who has dragged us into two long term winlcss wan, has threatened a couple more, has re-created another major increase in the national debt and presides over a depressed economy with a 435 billion dollar budget deficit? The cost of the war in Iraq is now estimated at 500 bil­ lion dollar! This is to say nothing of agriculture and the environment The president wants to further open our borders to even more food imports through NAFTA-like free trade agreements with another 31 countries. The U S. is already being flooded with cheap food imports, which have caused our farm prices to fall dramatically. With the constant drumbeat about security and food safety, should we be satis fie-. to put our farmers out of business and depend on foreign sources for food? It has also been open season on the envi­ ronment, as the Bush Administration has relaxed standards for dean air and water. Our National forests and parks are now fair game in the giveaway to big business department. All of these issues are contrary to the pres­ ident's campaign promises before he was named president by the Supreme Court The president has been presidential only for special interests. Carl Mcllvain. Hastings Drum and bugle show worthwhile Th the editor: Formerly a band director. I take delight in watching inspiring musical performances by youth (ages 14-22). The best drum and bugle corps combine sounds and visual images at higher levels of excellence than our nation's best marching bands. If you've had little exposure to drum corps, you may be more familiar than you think if you've seen the movie "Drumiine" orBroadway's "Blast!" "Drumiine” exhibits the drum and bugle corps influence and "Blast!" aies former corps members as per­ former!, as well as excerpts from corps shows. The drum corps final competition of the year was field earlier this month. A two-hour long show has been produced that coven excerpts fiom that event, plus "behind the scene coverage." Participating corps groups come from all over the U.S. The program most likely will be aired on PBS during the Labor Day weekend. Simply call the program director of your local PBS station and ask when the show will be aired. The director will probably connect with your inquiry if you use "Drum Corps International finads" or just "DCI finals." For those in this area, WGVtl will air the show on Labor Day, 1030 ajn. to 1230 p.m. I've called WGVU and confirmed this. I believe the U of M win air the show at 9 pan. Saturday, Aug. 30, and 3:30 pm. Sunday, Aug 31. Hope you enjoy the show. Jack Bender. Hastings It seems that all of the discussion regarding fiscal responsibility begins quite off base. I do not understand how dealing with expected income is a reasonable method for budgeting. If the politicians put their collec­ tive shoulder to the wheel, I think that in four or five years we could set up a budget every year that is based on what taxes the govern­ ment collected from the previous year. This way there is no guesswork. This way individuals may think harder before spending what we do not have. And before somebody jumps down my throat, I have beard it said that budgeting for the nation is more difficult — meaning impossible — than budgeting for a single family. However, I think that is a bald faced lie. This is not the one-step quick fix, but the first of many steps we will have to undertake at some point Why not stop bickering and start now? Scott Overton, PawPaw Hastings has 2 gangs To the editor: I never thought I would see the day when Hastings would have a gang, but now there are two. One is the East Side, the other the West Side Gang, the latter of which I have yet to see. However, I've had problems with the East Side Gang, which has tried to beat me up. I was threatened by two members and others. We cannot allow kids to hang out down­ town to intimidate business owners so they have to lock their doors and people walking on the sidewalks so they don't want to come downtown any more. It's time for the Hastings City Council to get in gear to solve this problem. What will it take, when someone's mother, father, There are ways to fight for small town way of life Another great Hastings Summerfest celebration has come and gone, and it might do well to pause and reflect on just what small town festivals really represent in what's right about America. Summerfest is the largest of the community spirited celebrations each summer in this area, which include, but are not limited to, the Delton Founders Weekend, MiddteviUe Heritage Days, Woodland Homecoming. Freeport Fun Days, Lake Odessa Summer Spash, Clarksville Ox Roast and Sunfield Farmers Picnic. These celebrations are more than just an opportunity to party, more than just an opportunity for local businesses and service clubs to make a few bucks. They offer a slice of small town Americma, one we hope doesn't join the endangered species list This is an era in which we have watched small businesses and industries purchased by or swal­ lowed up by big corporations. Not far away, we're seeing what used to be Upjohn dosing its doors and laying off workers in Kalamazoo after being bought by Pfizer and a window company in Charlotte being taken over, shutting down and laying off 225 employees "to remain competitive." Both of these moves are economically devastating to the local communities, all in the name of big This is also an era in which we have witnessed the demise of full-service gas starions, foe dwfiiw in local mom and pop stores and restaurants and the disturbing trend of local industries no kvyc locally owned or locally controlled. Small town downtowns all over Michigan and foe United States are waging battles for survival as the big boys invade their communities and threaten to shut them down with promises of better selection and lower prices. Gone are the days of the self-contained small community. The reality is we live in a global mar­ ketplace, but that doesn’t mean we have to give up what we have here. We must be constantly aware of supporting and maintaining a vital downtown business district Hastings is a still a town in which you have a good chance of knowing who's behind the counter selling you goods and services. Yes, it appears the bottom line for many of us is, "Who will sell me this item or service for foe cheapest price? Whoever it is, that's where I will take my business.” But fob kind of logic can be short sighted. Though a big corporate retailer or service may give us the lower price, what it too often doesn't give us is commitment to the quality of life in our community. This isn't always true, but it's still difficult for a large corporate entity in our midst to get involved in our small town life when its gov­ erning body sits on a board of directors in a big city far, for away. By contrast, many locally owned or operated husinrsaes or industries have been here for awhile. They are our friends and neighbors and they often have just as much at stake in the quality of life here. They're far more likely to make some kind of contribution to the high school bend boosters, the United Way, the Girl Scouts, and yes, the Summerfest. If we ignore or forsake locally-owned and operated businesses or industries, we nsk foe poaribility of losing what we regard as foe greatest asset of Hastings — that proud small town way of life. We risk the possibility of replacing it with a bedroom community without a soul, created by urban sprawl. Perhaps the wiser purchase in the short run is foe one for foe lower price. But if we drink things The ber. way we collectvely can heb slow the progress of urban sprawl b to do moat of our company not particularly interested in Hastings. We can'tI be into thinking nothTTC LSI DC fooled iWKU UHU UHIQUIlg there's UHC1C B IIAJI" gun downtown and shoot someone believed to be responsible? Let's not wait until someone gets hurt or killed before we get something done. tag we ran do. We hsve the power io fight for our community, our way of life, and win. . RjICh haC OIUV fed OUT uwwwuu auwv vaaoj vwa ship of state to ruin J-Ad Graphics praride ..»„«.C.'«hx4Si ■: ■ over foe past few weeks should warn us of The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • AH letters must be signed by the writer, with addre ss and phone number provided tor verification. AH that wit be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. 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UASinati Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Budding, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mfch. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.8. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (AH of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan1 Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich.. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. I State Senate' Patty Birkbolz, Republican, 24th District (AH of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006. Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. CaH: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-maii: senpbirkholz@senute.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (AH of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. How do we prevent blackouts? What do you think needs to be done to make certain that blackouts like the one earlier this month don't happen again in America? "Explosives found trader Baghdad • -Three U3. soldiers killed." • Three British soldiers shot and kitted.” • “Aid workers killed in Afghanistan by Taliban." * "Military families, veterans urge troops' homecoming.” * "Powell’s thick file on Iraq looks thin today." These are tan s dun scraping of what’s being printed. There arc also items stout the Middle East “road nap (with no deaddaribna) to peace," growing turbulence in Asia, *n re­ birth of the Tslibsn end Al-Quotdo, anf mil­ lions of Americans unemployed and gtvmg up on their search for weak. I'm flying my flag at half-staff every day, our commander-in-chief is a blockhead and oar troops are between a rock and a hard place with no relief in sight. I should proba­ bly be flying my flag upside down — the international signal of a -essel to distress. Our ship of state, you see, is foundering and there's a fool at the helm. Larry Hemp, Hastings TWIli Mini Banner Devoted to the interetU of Barry County since 1856 ' pm*™*.. HagHngs Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N.M-43 Hghwuy Phono: (289) 945-9564 0-0 jucoob o—-La CresUMa jGfin PMUM *»*■ IS Stem Jaeebe SwawytavMM, •NEWSROOM* David T. Vbung (Edtor) Brine Gfoort (Asristant EOU) Harin Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bramer Ruth Zachary Sandra Ponsado CyodaPoO Hastings 1 think it is important to invest more money to improve the grid to keep overloads from cutting power. Travis Ferguson Kalamazoo More investment is needed. It also important to provide emergency services to help if an out­ age should happen again. 1 was at Cedar Point and people were trapped on rides when the power went out. Kristen Cove Hastings More investment is needed. We also need to do more research into why it happened and correcting those problems. Keith Hurless Hastings Be pr epared if some­ thing like this happens again. People should have kerosene lamps and can­ dles ready. - ry^mnec. John Bush Freeport Wc need to have back­ up generation if this should happen again. Connie Case Dowling We should all be doing our best to conserve our energy uses. There are lots of simple things we could be doing in our homes to help reduce energy use. 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Mr. Longstreet will ’ discuss the most common questions he encounters regarding nursing home costs and the Medicaid program He can be reached at 269-945-3495 or riOTgxtrett@siegelnudsOT.com. Hixtoocally. attorneys have been asked to provide estate planning idvice regarding two areas: probate and estate tax avoidance With many of our clients spending a large portion of their estate on nursing home care, a third area of estate planning has emerged at Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Longstreet: Long Term Care Planning. With clients facing the extraordinary emotional and financial demands associated with long-term care, we seek to provide reliable advice regarding this complex area of the law. Frequently Asked Question: I have heard that I can give away $10,000 per year and thal won't interfere with my eligibility for Medicaid assistance. Is this true? ‘ It is very common for clients to believe thal transfers of less than $10,000 per year will not result in penalties for Medicaid pur­ poses. These clients are confusing the IRS rules regarding annual exclusions (currently $11,000) with the very different Medicaid rales. I advise my clients that the two sets of rales (IRS and Medicaid) have nothing to do with each other. Penalty periods for Medicaid are cakulat • ed based on a formula established by the Family Independence Agency. Depending on when a gift is made with respect to the filing of a Medicaid application, a $10,000 gift may result in a period of Medicaid ineligibility. The IRS's exclusion of the gift for tax purposes in no way diminishes the Medicaid penalty. I also reassure clients that it would be very unusual tor someone who needs to worry about federal estate and gift tax issues Iusually clients with high value estales) to also be seeking Medicaid assistance. This article and other information may be viewed at www.siegelhudson.com. Summerfest Fishing contest produces 28 1/2-inch pike b> Patricia Johns Staff Writer Lurking beneath the calm waters in one of the Fish Hatchery Park ponds is a 28 l/8-inch long pike? How do we know? It was caught and released by Zack Bozell Saturday morning during lh< Jaycec-sponsored Summerfest contest. Bozell was fishing under the watch­ ful eye of his grandparents. Most of the fish which were caught were just a few inches long. There was even a tad­ pole caught, but it was rejected. Most of the fish brought to shore were bluegills, with a few bass as well. Besides Bozell's find, the next biggest fish were caught by Matthew Smotrilla, Isaac Schultz and Julia Curtis. Prizes for the smallest fish caught (there were several ties in the four age levels) were presented to Jake Rhoda, Ian Mitchell, Matt Schild, Steven Wolf, Justin Thompson. Gracie Trowbridge. Tla Thompson and Dustin Vroman. Winning prizes for the smallest fish were (from left, back) Jake Phcda, Matt Schild, Steven Wolf and Justin Thompson. Standing in front are Gracie Trowbridge ard Tia Thompson. Dustin Vroman is not pictured. Has your personal economy rebounded? KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Which business retirement plan is right for you? Work on a solid Muro by attending the KCC Fehsonfeld Center near Hastings. Over 100 doss sections are available locally, ottered In a vride variety ot formats and subject areas. Classes are tilling —ACT NOW! Starting the wwk ot August 25th BIOL BUAD BUAD BUAD BUAD BUAD CHEM ENGL ENGL ENGL ENGL HUMA LEAS UTE MATH MATH MATH MUSI MUSI OtT Daytime Clanei 101 General Accounting 101 Biological Science 101 Intro. Business 115 International Business 132 Human Resource Mgml 202 Business Law 251 Principles of Marketing 100 Fund, of Chemistry 120 Writing Improvement 151 Freshman Composition 152 Freshman Comp. II 97 Writing Skins 205 Ethical Dilemmas 110 Intro. Legal Assist 105 Intro. Io literature 100 Pre Algebra 101 Beg. Algebra 97 Math Clink: 141 Music for Teachers 211 Music Appreciation 100 Intro. Computer Into BIOL GEOG MATH MATH MATH MATH MATH MATH SHAN Evening Classes 201 Human Anatomy 100 Physical Geography 100 Pre Algebra 101 Beginning Algebra 111 Math Elem.Teachers 121 Interm. Algebra 122 Trigonometry 97 Math ainlc 101 Bern. Spanish ACCO ' if you ran a small business, you've got no shortage of concerns: cash flow, marketing, the ebb and flow of the economy - you name iL In fact, you have so many issues to ponder, you might find it hard to take the time to choose a retirement plan for your business. And yet. it's worth the effort - because the right plan can offer the opportunity to make your life a lot easi‘ er in tf>e days when you don't have so much to think about. Fortunately. there's never been a better rime for small-business owners to choose a good, a- ' cost-efficient retirement plan. In recent years, new tax laws have made it easier for you to pick I plan that can help you save for retirement and. if necessary, attract and retain quality employ­ ees. The most common types of retirement plans offer tax-deferred growth of earnings, the abil­ ity to make tax-deductible contributions and a variety of investment options. Beyond sharing these traits, though, small-business retirement accounts differ in contribution limits and other factors. Let’s look at a few of these plans: Plans for self-employed (no employees) • Owner-only 401 (k) - When you establish an "owner-only 401(k).“ you can pul in up to 25 percent of your compensation in a profit-sharing plan, plus $12,000 (in 2003) as 401(k) con­ tributions. If you're 50 or older, you can even put in an extra $2,000 to your 401(k). (You can't contribute more than $40,000 per year if you're under age 50 or $42,000 annually if your 50 or older.) Furthermore, both the 401(k) and 50-and-over “catch-up" limits will be increasing over the next several years, so you'll be able to put sway even more money for retirement. Plus, you can transfer most retirement plan assets - such as profit sharing and mooey-purchxse plans - into your owner-only 401(k). .• SEP - IRA ■ For 2003, you can put in the lesser of $40,000 or 25 percent of your compen­ sation to your SEP-IRA. Eligible compensation is capped at $200,000. You can set up a SEP IRA for your business with a minimum of paperwork. And you won't have to file any annual repens on the nbn. such as the Form 5500. either. • Flans for business owners with employees • SIMPLE IRA - As you can deduce from its name, a SIMPLE IRA is easy to set up and inexpensive to administer. In 2003, employees can contribute up to $8,000 to their SIMPLE IRA. Your business is generally required to match your employees' contributions up to three percent of their salary, unless you decide to put in two percent of each eligible employee's com­ pensation. If you choose the matching option you can reduce the match to between one and three percent in two of every five yean. Grandpa Claude Hard helps his grand­ son Zack Bozell hold his 28 inch tong pike. Many more day and evening classes will begin over the next tew weeks ... check KCCs website. www.keHooa.edu or stop In the FstwenSsid Center tor lull particulars __________________ oroosM • Safe Harbor 401(k) - By following some specific guidelines, you can set up a Safe Harbor 401(k) - • plan that offers the same features of a traditional 401(k), but without the burdensome In Memory of non-discriminatiOT testing required to identify excessive contributions by highly compensated n^odand (Cotton) f^fauveft employees. (Employees' contribution limits are the same as those described in the "owner- One year ago you left us. only" 401(k).) The key benefit of the Safe Harbor 401 (k) is that you. the business owner, can It lore our Hues apart contribute up to the annual dollar amount (in 2003 that's $12,000. or $14,000 if 50 or older) Bur the memories that you left us. ragarrflru of bow much your employees contribute. We'll cherish in our hearts. . Any jf these plans can help you meet your long-term goals of saving for your retirement out­ This year has passed so quickly. side the value of your business. But to fully diversify your holdings and build even more But time can never say. resources, you will also need to save and invest outside your retirement plan. So. meet with How much we lose and miss you. your investment representative and tax advisor to choose a plan that's right for you - but don't Since you've been gone away. stop there. When it comes to funding your retirement, it's hard to save "too much." They soy thal time will heal us. Of the loss we can’t replace. But in our lives you presence Will never be erased. Opening this Fall! Son-^hZnz PsteAekooZ at Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings If you are interested in a Christian pre-kindergarten experience for your preschooler, call Marilee Osterink at 948-8952 or Stephanie Kutch at 945-2567 for enrollment information. I I SCHOOLS OF CHOICE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM The Hastings Area School System is participating in Schools of Choree tor the 2003-2004 school year. Students who reside in adjoining intermediate school districts are eligible to be accepted There are no openings available at the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. The application window closes on September 12,2003. Please make your request in writing by September 12. 2003 to: Superintendent’s Office Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street —-. Hastings. Ml 49058 ~ $20.00 OFF ON COMPLETE INTERIOR A EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Removes - fine scratches, road grime 4 oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for dearcoat finishes - Washing. Waring. Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning 8 detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special । HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP I 5510 STAR SCHOOL RD. <—JT~' dSuW- T/4 zn/7e south of State St 269/945-5607 '____ I LiL! HVL89 �Page 6 — Thursday. August 28, 2003 — The Hastings Banner CLARKSVILLE, INDIANA - Donald Paul Dalman, age 68. of Clarksville. Indiana, died Tuesday, August 26. 2003 at his home. Mr. Dalman was bom in Zeeland, LOWELL - Beatrice E. Taylor (Colbom), age 79, of Lowell, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20. 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chrrles and nine brothers. Site is survived by her children, Sharon Pullen. Nancj ; Wayne) Seeley, Don (Lois) Taylor, nine grandchildren; 21 great-grand­ children; her sisters-in-law, Dorothy Colburn, Rose Colburn, Marian Colburn; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs Taylor were held Saturday at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E Main St. with Elder Ken Colburn officiated. Interment Alaska Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, Caledonia. Michigan. He was married to Betty Heard. He was a retired design engineer for the Rollason Company in Winterpark, Florida. Mr. Dalman was a member of the Elks Club in Hastings. Mr. Dalman is survived by his wife, Betty Heard Dalman of Clarksville. Indiana; son. Mike Dalman of Grand Rapids; daughters. Sue (Steve) Bennett of Hastings. Julie (Jeff) Wells of Lakeland. Florida. Kelly Wagner of Hastings and Kathy (Scott) Sherman of Hastings; eight grandchildren; two step­ grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brother. Ted (Jeanice) Dalman of Donton. Michigan; and sister, Sandy (Ron) Merrill of Hastings. No visitation will be lield. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. September 2. 2003 at Thomapple Valley Church. 2750 S. M-43 Hwy.. Elizabeth J. North (Mead) Elizabeth J. North (Mead) passed away on Wednesday. August 27, 2003. Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 2676 Charlestown Road. Suite 10. New Albany. IN 47150. Arrangements were made by Chapman Arrangements are pending at Bachman Hobble Funeral Home. Funeral Home in Clarksville, Indiana. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HOPE UMTED METHODIST CHURCH FAITH UNTVD METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Moore. Pastor. Church phoce 269­ Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. 9454995. Church Wthdle: www. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 ajn. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 MLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CaUKH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 4*050 Paua. Steve Oimxlead. (616) 75S-3O2I church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 id.; Sunday Schoui 115 im., Sunday Evening Service 650 pjn.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pjB. hopeum.com. Wednesday & Thursday 9 un. to 1 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. D-Jn.. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday Sunday Schoo: 10:45 ajn. Morning evenings. Worship ST. BOS CATHOLIC CHURCH Sundas 5-7 pm Fellowship. evening 805 S. Jeffcnon. Father Al Russell. Pvjor. Saturday Maas 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Manes 8:30 un. and 1100 un.. ConfesMOu Saturday 3 304:15 pan hours: Offkc service ST. CYRIL'S Youth CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday 9-12). (Or. p.m. 6:00 Nashville Rev Al RusselL Pastor A mission unurcn. rtuongs. Mass oaatxay at kids Pioneer Club at p.m.) 6 Comer of State Rd and Bohwood (child care provided). St. Rev. Darnel Graybill. Senior SAINTS ANDREW ft MAITH IA Pastor School for all ages at 9:30 ajn. and CHURCH worship service at 10:30 ajn. Cuirce 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services - and 9:15 ajn. Morning Prayer. 1150 between the worship service snd a.m. Holy Commumoo. Wednesday Sunday School Our New Sunday Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study ■ No age limits 9604. Traditional 1928 Bv<A of WELCOME CORNERS UMTED METHOW ST CHURCH 3185 N. Broaoway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith. Phom 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11.00 un.; Sunday School. 10 un for all ages. Anglican Church (Canada Synod). Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pjn QUIMBY UMTED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 10 ajn.-11 ajn.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL Common Prayer used for all servic­ Dottcn Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 ajn.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. Tom's Marta). We look forward to worshipping with you. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 7 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Dan Currie. Sensor Pastor. Pastor 239 E North Street. Hastmgs. Phone Dave Wood St - Adult Ministries; 269-945-9414. Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9.30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 650 p.m., Evening Service, 750 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesda) Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Anton. Michael “BOOT Saturday, Aug. 30 - 1150 ajn. Youth Ministry Prayer Time*. 850 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Aug. 31 - Wonhip; Sunday Luncheon 5th 1050 ajn. Tuesday. Sept. 2 - 750 Wonhip Committee; 750 pjn. Overeaten Office. 948-8004 for information on Anonymous. Wednesday. Sept 3 - Studies. 750 pjn. Sarah Circle; 750 pjn. MOPS. Laches Leisure Tune Bible Fellowship Worship and Faithful Men HASTINGS FIRST UNITED GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. 209 W Green Street. Hattmgi. Ml Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 49058. 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 voyagcr.net. Barrier fret building Fellowship Time before the with elevator to all floors. Kathy am (269-945-9574) fame# service. Nunery. children's ministry, Brown. youth group, adult small group min­ Director of Christian Education; istry. leadership training. Norm Bcuma, Music Director, Erin Lisa Pastor; Stevens. Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. ABUNDANT LIFE 1:15 aaa. • Sunday School 9:30 a.m. FELLOWSHIP MIMSTR1ES - A Spirit ftlted church. Meeting at the LIVE! the Dome service). Junior Under (Contemporary Church. Sunday School 10:30 ajn. - of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. 1150 ajn. Sol Prabe ft Wontap 10:30 ajn.. 550 Refreshmenu; pm.; Wed. 6:30 pm Jesus Club for Traditional Service. Sunday School boy s ft girts ages 4-12 Pastors David Nunery is provided during both and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of worship services. Junior church is ’Where for ages five through second grade. Wednesday nights - 650 pjn. LIVE! God's love. Everyone ts Someone Special." For information call Under 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517452-1806. the Dome praise team rehearsal. Thursday nights - 750 WOODGROVE BRETHREN pjn. prayer meeting in the Lounge. CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Starting June I - Summer Worship Pastor Schedule 8JO un. LIVE! Under the Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ Dome. Junior Church; 9:30 ajn. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10 JO ajn. Refreshments; 1050 ajn. Traditional Service. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST FIRST FREaYTERl AN CHURCH 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hactmp, Ml 231 S. Broadway. Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-2938 49058. (269) 945-5463 Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 un. Traditional Worship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship. The 950 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 10:30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Mtatater: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 1050 ajn.; Wonhip 1150 ajn.. 650 GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP (Comer of Drake and Cedar Creek Rd t Pastor Jim McKelvey (269. 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 un.12 noo. Bible Study Friday at 7 p.m. thru Sth grade! Cane out and join » at 301 E State Rd. (Arrow from 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor sible and elevator. VMTED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne avulable celebrating Chris for all ages 2 ya. Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south CEDAR CREEK BI BL E be will Cookses School format offers Ufc Enrichment Clarocs for aduhs and our “Kid's ftie- is a great time of es. Affiliated with the Independent ajn.. Morning Worship Service; Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pasler Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 un.; Worship 1150 un.. Evening Service at 6:00 pan.; Phone 945-9121. Sunday INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN For mote information caO 795-2370 or Rtv. David T. Hustdfcfc 94^ CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pm. evening Service; Wednesday: 750 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. Catholic HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting Evenmg Prayer services 650 pm. EMMANUEL EH9COFAL CHURCH " Member Chnrvh of the WorU-Wide Anglican Communion " 315 W, Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Cmser St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe 01. Rector. Mr F. William Vnetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 aun. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available al 10 un. Rose St. 9:30 ajn. (Pioneer's does not meet in the sum­ mer. the program will begin in Sept.) HASTINGS ASM BLY OF GOD 1674 West Star Road. Hastmga. Mich W. Clayun Garmon. Pastor Sow School? 30ajn .clatves for ail age*. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nunery provided. Sunday Evening Service, 650 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 pan. are: of Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to pjn Watacday: Bible Class 750 pjn.. Claue sfor all ages ST. CTRL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday al 9:30 un. Nursery is provided during beth services 9*ECI AL EVENTS: Aaca« X - Solar High Pool hrty;Srpt«*v 3arf4-Nu*'> Parrot mutiny7:00pjn_ This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOMEof Hastings FL EXFA BI NCORPORATEDof Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FDIC. THE HASTINGS BANNER smd REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY •“Prescriptions'' 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGSF1BER GLASS PRODUCTS INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan GRANT - Mrs. LuluBelle “Lu” Bowyer, age 66. of Grant, went to be with her Lx>rd Sunday, August 10, 2003, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids. She was bom on Nov. 29,1936 at Hopkins, the daught j of LaRue and Gladys (Smith) Mudget. She was raised in Hopkins, Bradley area and attended Wayland Union schools. She was married to Clarence L. Bowyer, Sr. on June 7, 1953 at Bradley. She had currently been living in Grant and spent winters in Florida. She retired from General Motors on Alpine alter 30 years of service as a design sewer. Mrs. Bowyer was a member of the North Casnovia Baptist Church in Grant and Temple Baptist Church of Dundee, Fla. She was a homemaker. She devoted her life to her family and church. She was a caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great­ grandmother and sister, doing kind deeds for family and friends. She enjoyed reading, gardening and flow­ ers. Mrs. Bowyer is survived by her loving hus­ band of 50 years, Clarence L. Bowyer, Sr.; two daughters, Pamela (Eddie) Lomonaco <rf Grand Rapids, Patricia (Jim) Wilde of Wayland; two sons, Clarence L. (Sue) Bowyer Jr. of Lake Wales, Fla., Timothy (Renee) Bowyer of Middleville; 11 grand­ children; six great-grandchildren; her mother, Gladys Stuifbergen of Hamilton; three sis­ ters, Goldie (Wayne) Jousma of Bruce Crossing, Marian (Leon) Haney of Plainwell, Lucy (Ed) Young of Byron Center, three brothers, Dave (Betty) Mudget of Hamilton, Clifford (Judy) Mudget of Wayland, Gary (Deb) Stuifbergen of Hamilton; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grand­ Beth Anna (Holcomb) Burpee, 84, of Dowling, died Saturday, August 23, 2003 at Battle Creek Health System after a lengthy illness. She was bom November 17, 1918 in Morgan in Barry Co., the daughter of John and Lula (Day) Holcomb. Mrs. Burpee was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed organic gardening, knit­ ting. sewing, going to fairs, building small home projects, studying her family history and reading. She had also earned a two-year certificate in machine knitting. She married Mr. Merle Burpee on August 20, 1966. He preceded her in death on June 6. 2003. She was also preceded by her par­ ents and her brother Keith Holcomb in 1999. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday at Royal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at Royal Funeral home. Entombment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery MausoHim. Memorial contributions may be given to Lifespan/Good Samaritan Hospice Care. Demetria (Deme) Anne Wieland son. Jason Craig Bowyer, her father. LaRue Mudget; and her stepfather, Richard Stuifbergen. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 at Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Kelly Carlson. Pastor Jim Lyle and Pastor Elvin Harden officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. |______ , Rondd G. Morgan DELTON - Ronald G. Morgan, age o7, of Delton, passed away August 22, 2003 at his residence after a long illness. Ron was bom on Feb. 1. 1936 the son of Leslie and Luella (Verrctt) Morgan. On Aug. 7, 1964 he married Bonnie Raymond, who survives, other members of his family include, children: Laurie (Morgan) Court of Delton, Michelle (Michael) Morehouse of Pasadena, TX, Melissa Erickson of Skandie, MI, Max (Karen) Raymond of Hickory Comers and Sandra Doubledee of Del-ton; brothers, Terry (Mary) Morgan of Richland, Dennis (Kay) Morgan of Delton, Sam Pickle, formerly of Battle Creek, Michael (Julie) Pickle of Kalava, MI; sisters, Paula (Ken) Glidden of Bat-tie Creek and Julie (Ari) Frale’ of Kalava. MI; a sister-in-law, Jane Morgan of Richland; 15 grandchildren; five great grand­ children and many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Gerald Morgan who passed away in 1989, a son, Blake Morgan, who passed away July 5, 2001 and an infant great grand­ child, Julia Martinez. Ron enjoyed fishing with his cousin Alvin (Becky) Woodard of Delton and especially loved their annual deer hunting trips up north with his brothers and friends. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service was conducted on Tuesday, Aug-ust 26, 2003 at the William­ Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Chaplain Nancy Bailey, of Hospice of Southwestern Michigan, officiating. Inurnment Cedai Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN or the American Lung Association or Hospice of Southwest Michigan will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by William­ Gores Funeral Home, Delton. HASTINGS - Jessica J. Merrill, age 23, of Hastings, died Munday, Aug. 25,2003 as the result of an automobile accident. She was bom July 30, 1980, the daughter of Judy A. (Johnson) Pennington and Arthur J. Merrill. Jessy attended Hastings High School. Jessy was a waitress at various restaurants and was currently employed at Sam’s Joint in Alaska. Jessy was a very outgoing person who loved her family and many friends, she loved traveling to Arizona, doing crafts and was very artistic. She is survived by her parents, Judy (Steve) Pennington of Hastings, Art (Peggy) Merrill of Caledonia; brothers, Eric Merrill, Ethan Merrill, Ryan Pennington; sister, Natalie Pennington; grandparents, Donald and Carol Johnson of Middleville, Susan Pennington of Hastings, Melva Barr of Hastings; longtime special friend, Terry Dibell of Hastings; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003 a». the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Gary Newton officiating. Burial was at Irving Twp. Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. HASTINGS - Barbara Jean Sinclair, age 78, of Hastings, died Monday, August 25, 2003 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Sinclair was bom on June 13,1925 in Sacramento, California, the daughter of Charles and Aleen (Edmiston) Lemons. She was raised in several U.S. communi­ ties and attended schools there. She was married to A. Duane Sinclair on December 19, 1943. She came to the Hastings area in 1946 and has lived at her present address since 1952. She was a member of Country Chapel of the United Methodist Church at Dowling, long-time 4-H leader teaching gardening, sewing and cooking; enjoyed gardening, sewing, puzzles, playing cards, bird watch­ ing, avid Detroit Tiger Baseball fan, and was a NASCAR racing enthusiast. Mrs. Sinclair is survived by her husband, A. Duane Sinclair; daughter, Pamela S. (Herm) Kloosterman of Allendale; three grandchildren, Rory (Roxanne) Miller, Scott (Kathy) Miller and Laura (Jon) Anderson: four great grandchildren. Emma, Claire and Ben Anderson and Ethan Miller. Preceding her in death was her daughter. Barbara Sinclair. Services were held Thursday, August 28. 2003 at Wren Funeral home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Florence N. Ayers LOWELL - Florence N. Ayers, age 77. of Lowell, and formerly of the Hastings area, died Saturday. Aug. 23. 2003 at Laurels of Kent Nursing Facility in Lowell. Respecting her wishes, private family serv­ ices will be held. Interment at Graceland Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by the Wren Funeral Home. CLARKSVILLE - Demetria (Deme) Anne Wieland, age 30, of Clarksville, passed away August 25, 2003 at Spectrum Health­ Butterworth Campus after an 11 year battle with leukemia. She was bom on September 26, 1972 at Belding the daughter of Linda and Jahn (Jack) Wieland. She was married to Bradley Nicholas on May 9,1999 and was a graduate of Belding High School in 1991. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post #5065 of Sheridan. Deme was preceded in death by her daugh­ ter Graeleye Anne Nicholas in 1995 and her father-in-law, Russell Nicholas in 2003. She is survived by her husband, Bradley of Clarksville; her mother, Linda BaconKendall of Grand Rapids; her fatherjack Wieland of Vestaburg; her maternal grand­ mother. Maxine L. Bacon of Greenville; her mother-in-law, Norma Nicholas of Greenville; her siblings, Chanda Wieland of Ionia, Steven Meadows and his fiancee, Andrea Clubb of Georgia, Bambi (Richard) Hale of Clarksville, Roberta Riggs and fianc£. Roger Conley of Lake Odessa. Cristoff Wieland of Vestaburg, Maximillian Champlain and Louis Champlain of Belding, Waldamar Wieland of Vestaburg, and a sister­ in-law. Lori (Leigh) Engelbrecht of Rockford, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous fur bearing and feath­ ered children. Funeral services will be J1 a.m. Thursday. August 28 at Hurst Funeral Home with Chaplain Carol Flietstra officiating. Burial will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Augusta, MI. Memorial contributions may be given to the Children’s Leukemia Foundation or Ducks Unlimited. Boyd Lee Woodbury POTTERVILLE - Boyd Lee Woodbury. 67, of Potterville, Michigan, died Thursday, Aug. 21,2003. Mr. Woodbury was bom Dec. 16, 1935, in West Branch. Michigan the son of Oswell and Verna (Wonscr) Woodbun’. He worked as a blacksmith and raised and trained horses. He had been active in 4-H and other horse associations and assisted with the Handicapped Riders Association. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Simpsoo; step-daughter. Cinnamon Simpson; brother, Lester (Norma) Woodbury of Vermontville; sister, Phyllis (Edgar) Smith of Charlotte and a step-grandchild, Abbigail. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Wayne Woodbury. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 28. 2003 — Pag* 7 Lenis A. Davis HASTINGS - Lenis A. Davis, age 65, of Hastings, died Sunday. August 24. 2003 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Davis was born on January 13. 1938 in Olmsted. Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Manlock) Ward. She was raised in several communities and attended schools there. She was married to William R. Davis on March 25. 1961 and moved to the Hastings ’ MIDDLEVILLE - Elmer S. Wiesenhofer. age 84, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2003 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Elmer S. Wiesenhofer was bom on March 13, 1919 at Rudolph, Wisconsin, the son of Sebastian F. and Anna (Don wen) Wiesenhofer. He was raised in Wayland, Middleville and Irving areas and attended Robins School through eighth grade. He later received his GED certificate. He was married io Ethel Marian Bowman on March 21, 1940 at the home of the Rev. Albert A. Butterfield in Hastings. They built a new home east of the farm in 1973, living there until 1988 when they moved to Middleville. Elmer loved his garden and flowers as everyone knew it when they drove by. He was honored with a plaque from the Village of Middleville "For the Best Looking Residence.” Elmer loved to fish and enjoyed wood­ working. making beautiful pieces for his chil­ dren, grandchildren, and friends. Give him a picture he could duplicate it. He was employed as a farmer, factor) worker at White Products in Middleville and E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings and The Michigan State Highway Dept, in Hastings - retiring in 1975 after 23 years. He was a member of Hastings Moose for 31 years, and a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years. Ethel M. Wiesenhofer, two daughters, Elaine M. (Ryal) Northrop of Middleville and Judy L. (Patrick) Ham son of Middleville; one son. Edward E. Wiesenhofer of Hastings; eight grandchildren, Debra (Jim) Henney, Veronica (Steven) Marion. David (Cheryl) Northrop. Craig (MicteUc) --JfcMlbrop. Nickole Harrison, Corey (Sonja) Harrison. Matthew Wiesenhofer. Jennifer Wiesenhofer. eight great grandchildren. Cari, Chad, Steve. Jessica. John. Jackie, Zachary, and Ethan; two great great grandchildren. Mackenzie and Allen; one brother, Maurice (Gladys) Wiesenhofer of Grand Rapids; one brother and sister-in-law, Richard (Marilyn) Bowman of Lansing; two sisters-in-law. Leona Bowman of Hastings and Dorothy Bowman of Lansing; many nieces and nephews and friends. Preceding him in death were three sisters. Helen, Marie, and Laura; one brother, Walt and two half-brothers. Ed and Hank. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiating. Interment Rutland Cemetery. Hastings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church, building fund. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Glen Franks CARSON CITY - Glen Franks, age 75 of Carlson City. Michigan, and formerly of Vermontville/Nashvilie areas, died Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at the Carson City Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Nancy (Stark) Wake HASTINGS - Nancy (Stark) Wake passed away Sunday. Aug. 24. 2003 at the Tendercare Nursing Center in Hastings, after an illness of several months. A native of Muncie, Indiana, she was bom Sept. 10, 1930, the daughter of Oren and Arma Stark. She graduated from Burris High School and Ball State Teachers College. Nancy loved being with her family. As the definitive “wife” and “mother,” she was always full of life, smiles and good humor. Nancy enjoyed reading, knitting, her flowers and especially traveling. She looked forward to her winter trips to Florida. She is survived by her husband. Gene. They would have been married 50 years December 26. Other family members are: Darrell (wife Sandi) of Middleville, Stephen (wife Marjie) of La Honda. California, Randall (wife Gretchen) of Zeeland; five grandchildren, Tracy Jerraid of Ft. Wayne. Indiana. Nicholas Wake of Middleville, Jenna Wake of La Honda, California, and Brandon and Brian Wake of Zeeland; nieces. Marsha Gratner of Sulpher Springs. Indiana and Susan Burtnett of Carmel, Indiana; and a nephew. Jeffery Stark of Roseburg, Oregon. Visitation will oe at Beeler’s Funeral Home. Middleville, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. August 28. Burial will be in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle. Indiana. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville area several years ago. Her employment included: Award Cutter Co. in Grand Rapids. Flex-Fab and Hastings Manufacturing Co. and in time of need pro­ vided transportation for her many Amish friends. She attended the Hastings Assembly of God. Mrs. Davis is survived by her son, Jim (Laura) Davis of Hastings; daughter, Lenee (Ed) Kelley of Freeport; step-son. Jim (Betsy) Davis of Galesburg and John (Diane) Davis of Nashville; 12 grandchildren; nine great grandchilden; sisters. Linda Rogers of Middleville, Rita Wright of Texas, and Loretta (Ray) Miller of Ohio; brothers. Denny (Vickie) Ward of Ohio and Kenny (Cheryl) Ward of Indiana; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. William on Dec. 6, 1987; son. Danny Davis; brothers. Larry, Eldon and Cari Ward; and sister, Shirley Buttermore. Services were held on Wednesday. August 27. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Clayton Garrison officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Ambulance Service. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Lawrence (Toby) Tobias DELTON - Lawrence (Toby) Tobias, age 82, of Delton passed away Thursday. Aug. 21, 2003 at is residence. Mr. Tobias was bom April 22, 1921 in Hastings, the son of Archie Tobias and Bertha (Shultz) Tobias Boulter. Toby was an active man. who enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a for­ mer member of the Prairieville Odd Fellows and the Delton Fire Department. For many years he was an employee of the Orbeck Machine Shop in Delton, and Clark Equipment in Battle Creek, where he taught many the machinist trade. He was a school bus driver and for 11 years, he was sexton for Prairieville Township. A member of McCallum United Brethren Church Toby was baptized in 2002. In 1938, be married June Roush and she preceded him in death in 1959. ! On May 26, 1961 he married the former Louise Kelley Trick, who survives. Other members of his family include: sons. Bernard (Eleanor) Tobias of Delton. Larry (Betty) Tobias of Delton and Archie (Kay) Tobias of Warba, MN; stepchildren. Larry (Kathy) Burdick of Hickory Comers, Sharon Verhest of Battle Creek, and Linda (Roland) Ferris Sr., of Banfield; a brother. Raymond Tobias of Woodland; a step brother, Dale (Marion) Boulter of Hastings; nine grandchil­ dren; 21 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; eight step grandchildren; nine step great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews; Lawrence also was preceded in death by his parents and a step sister Doris Nottingham. The funeral service was conducted Saturday. Aug. 23. 2003 it the Faith United Methodist Church, Delton. Pastor Rick Brooks officiated. Interment Cressey Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Delton District Library or McCallum United Brethren Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Project Fresh coupon books available to WIC participants WIC participants - Don’t forget to pick up your Project Fresh coupon books at the Health Department to use at the Fanner’s Market this summer. The Farmer’s Market is open on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s starting at 7 a.m. Coupons can be used through October 31st for fresh fruits and vegetables. If you have any questions, please call the Health Department 269-945-9516 or Laura Anderson at the MSU Extension Office. 269­ 945-1388. PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: AU rraJ nuae *hcr'iinj in thia nrwv paprr ■« lo the Fair Hoeunf Art and the M*h.t*n C.vil Might! Act whu.’i concern'd) make it illegal to arfvtfUac "an» preference. limitation or dncnouMtaoa baa rd on race, color, rrhfwn. aea. handicap, familial Matin, national origin. age or martial Uatw. nr an intention. to make any MKh prefer the age al 13 being »Hh parent' at legal cuarukam. pregnant »<wncn and people tecunng onrody al children under 18 Thu ne»ipaper will not knowingly accept any adventung for real euate wtar*> n m violation of the law Our ■eadrn are hereby informed ttaat all dwelling* advertised m thn new apaper arc available an an equal opportunity batit To report dncnnunation call the Farr Hmrung Center at 616-151-3W0 The HVD loll free telephone number few the hearing impaired m I -600-927 9’75 Citizen Planner courses to be offered in area Citizen Planner courses will be offered weekly from 6:30 io 9 pjn. at the Gaines Township offices at 8555 Kalamazoo Avenue SE Caledonia,. Citizens are being called on more and more these days to take an active role in planning their communities. As population and growth increases, this becomes an increasingly com­ plex responsibility. Michigan State University Extension designed the Citizen Planner p>ogram as a local planning and zoning training program to equip citizens and decision-makers with the knowledge and resources to make sound land use decisions. Citizen Planner is a non-credit course series leading to an optional certificate of competency awarded by MSU Extension. Earning the certificate involves the success­ ful completion of a minimum of the six core courses and 30 hours ot community-oriented service in land use planning or related activi­ ties. Mary Leston turns 101 Time spent on planning commissions and similar public boards qualifies for com­ munity service hours. The first six "core" sessions provide a basic skill set. The "local issues" were identi­ Mary Leston will celebrate her 101st birth­ day on August 31st with her family and friends at Sentinel Point in Grand Rapids. Cards may be sent to her at 317 apt.. 2900 Thornhills SE, Grand Rapids 49546. She would enjoy hearing from friends in the Barry County area. fied by a local advisory team as important issues. Instructors for the program include local professional planning consultants, township planners and MSU Extension per­ sonnel. The registration fee is $35 per session. Registration forms are available at area township and municipal offices or on line at www.msue.msu.edu/unitedgrowth/cp!anner.h tml. Those who would like a registration form mailed io them should contact Kendra Wills a: 616-336-3265 or wilisk@msue.msu.edu. Registration forms are due Wednesday. Sept. 3. The schedule for the core curriculum class­ es is: • Thursday, Sept. 18 — Basic Training for Planning and Zoning Part I: Introduction to Planning, the Comprehensive Plan, and Site Plan Review (in conjunction with Michigan Society of Planning). • Wednesday. Sept. 24 — Basic Training for Planning and Zoning Part II: Introduction to Zoning, the Zoning Process, and Zoning Board of Appeals (in. conjunction with MiSP). Thursday. Oct. 2 — Legal Foundations of Planning and Zoning: Regulatory Authority in the U.S. and Michigan. Starkweather-Wooden engagement announced • Thursday, Oct. 9 — Plan Implementation Tools and Techniques: Subdivision Regulation and Development Controls. • Thursday, Oct. 16 — Best Practices for Innovative Planning and Zoning Techniques: Conservation and Preservation of Community Character. • Wednesday, Oct. 22 Planning: Community — Art of Participation, Effective Meetings and Managing Conflict. Marriage Licenses Brooks celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary Robert and Beverly (Belson) Brooks mar­ ried on September 6. 1953 in the Nashville EUB Church. They have three children: Brenda and Rick Rizor, Sandra and Thom VanHahum, Linda and Matt Howell; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. They moved to Hastings in 1956 and held various jobs. Bob retired from the Post Office in 1988. Their open house is September 6. 2003 a! the Hope United Methodist Church from 2 to 5 pjn. Your presence is the only gift requested. 06522565 The bride-elect is a 1993 graduate of Olivet High School and is currently completing her bachelors degree at Western Michigan University. Heather is employed by Michigan Career and Technical Institute. The prospective groom is a 1991 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and complet­ ed his degree at Olivet College. Consumer Concrete employs Josh. a September 20, 2003 wedding date has been set. Henry Lee McCue. Freeport and Heidi Marie DeRuiter, Freeport. Allen Bemie Du Shane, Delton and Nicole Tracy Cheney, Delton. Jonathan Scott Kensington. Hastings and Trisha Lynn McKcough, Hastings. William Forrest Keyes, Middleville and Christine Ann Boies. Middleville. William John Moss. Alto and Elizabeth Ann Gidley, Hastings. William Thompson Reed. Middleville and Mollie Ann Fitzhenry, Middleville. Timothy Edward Roodvoets, Middleville and Jill Marie VanDyke, Freeport. Lee Allan West. Jr., Bellevue and Lisa Jane Cahill, Bellevue. GIRL, Molly Lee, bom at Battle Cicek Health System on Aug. 11. 2003 at 1:51 ajn. to Ken and Andrea MacKenzie of Bellevue. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, James and Kasia Maiville of Hastings are pleased to announce the arrival of their son. Ethan James, bom at 7:45 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital, Aug. 12, 2003. Ethan weighed 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 18 1/2 inches BOY, Colter James Merriman, bom at Ingham Medical on Aug. 13, 2003. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. 19 1/2 inches long to DJ and Kim Merriman of Sunfield. Proud grandparents are Jeff and Mary Merriman of Lake Odessa and Nick and Beverly Bendow of Sunfield. long. Proud grandparents are Doug and Karen Maiville of Hastings and Don and Glenda Willett of Middleville. Great grandparents are Dick and Men Clark. Dick and Marion Maiville and Amy Willett. Prescription Convenience. .. Location Drive-thru Internet Close to your Physicians Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk in Open 7 Days Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES 269-948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings f}—* Bob Starkweather Jr. and the late Barbara Seeley would like to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter Heather Starkweather to Joshua Douglas Wooden, the son of Doug and Linda Wooden of Delton. �Page 8 — Thursday August 28 2003 — The Hastings Banner of three and then five days of class sessions. Twin City Foods is on full shifts with the green bean harvest. Earlier gaps in the harvest were caused by spring weather south of here, which prevented Or delayed planting. Lakewood's boys' and girls’ cross country teams swept the Parma Western Invitational Saturday morning. Corey Thelen won the boys' nee and newcomer Dana Nichols cap­ tured top honors in the girls’ individual race. Both teams came home not only with the first place trophies, but lots of individual medals The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. o n Saturday. Aug. 30. The Genealogical Library Lakeview Financial Dahms Insurance await their new walk. Lake Odessa's last hitch.ng rails stood here along Fourth Avenue. A plain sidewalk will greet Dobbin on his next visit to Lake Odessa's north end, where he once was tethered to the last hitching posts. v i 5.565% APR* as well. Sunfield area Lakewood High School alumni listed on the Michigan State University dean's list for the spring semester were Danielle Fabbri and Tiffany Welch. Those listed from Woodland were Sarah Barry. Allison Eavey. Lisa Eavey and Cori Hemming. Duward Strong and Belt} McMillen enter­ tained their respective children and grandchil­ dren for dinner on Saturday. Aug. 23. Guests came from as far away as San Diego, Calif., and Ashville. N.C. Work continues on the Tupper Lake Street and Fourth Avenue intersection. The last remaining public hitching posts were removed along with the sidewalk in front of Corey Dahms’ Insurance Agency. Ironically, some areas have recently installed hitching posts for their patrons who use horse-drawn vehicles. One such place is the Big Rapids Meijer store. Sisters Delores McMillen of California. Marian Weinberg of Buchanan and Lorraine McMillen spent Sunday through Wednesday on a trip to MackibacftMand. En route home, at Harbor* Spring, ’they' saw on a street Lorraine's relatives. William and Harlene Gedris of Grand Rapids. Later on Wednesday, the Gedris couple -visited her sister. Elaine Garlock. at Spectrum Medical Center (B lodged Hospital^ where an angioplasty­ /-year Fixed Rate Mortgage Hastings City Bank’s New 7-year balloon the benefits continue... procedure had taken place that morning. □ Locked rate for 7 years with a 30-year amortization [] Free checking account** LEGAL NOTICE Q Fast approval process □ Personalized, friendly service □ 6 convenient locations row Hastings City Bank Here For You Sure 1SS6 *4Mlneft*«be*n*riAPR)a«(&/2&C3MdiiwbjKttodMvc Bort $150,000 7 rart/ate. *3 nwO* <rf ptetpri lw $*51 6’ l*» »mM aim m ftr *4»> •Miph4r Otarcioatag mn fmprm tawrathnipm-d **Airpfcrdwclte a cimmI • ill an r>«nM» Wfvkt fee a tong a «w tiar »our mort;pnmrM MkK-.uth. trd REAL ESTATE AUCTION LOCATED: 123 Scribner, Delton, Michigan. DIRECTIONS: From the main 4 comers m Delton take Orchard Road East to Scribner then nght to WED., SEPT. 3RD AT 6:00 P.M. Here is your opportunity to purchase an almost completely redone 2,000 square foot home within the village limits of Delton. Recent improvements include new grey siding, new as­ phalt shingie roof, new Simonton windows throughout, new natural gas fired furnace, new intenor and exterior doors, rewired electrical and some new drywall All the home needs is some finishing cosmetic features to make it complete. TERMS $5,000 deposit the day of sale with the balance due at closing to be within 45 days from auction date Possession at closing. A 10% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price to calculate the sales price. OPEN HOUSE OATES: Wed. August 20th and wed. August 27th from 5-6:S0P.M. or MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Visiting issues in the museum also will be open. Woodland's Labor Day Weekend Homecoming festivities will get under way Friday afternoon and continue through Monday afternoon. Labor Day. Sept. I. Free vision, hearing and lead screening for chil­ dren up to 5 years old will be available from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Sept. 10. from 4-7 P.M. in die Start Smart Mobile Unit in the Family Dollar parking lot. Lake Odessa. Lakewood teachers are having an in-serv­ ice day today. Thursday. Aug. 28. This results in a five-day weekend for all students in the Lakewood school district. This is a bit differ­ ent than the academic calendar in recent years, when the school year began with weeks - ■ .prime’s by appointment witfl auctioneers. Belcher, Dingman, Spaulding • Auctioneers • 14998 U.S. 27 North. Marshall. Ml 49068 Phone 888-810-6711 or FAX 269-781-4500 ______ web site: www.bdsauctions.com Take Action—Sell at Auction • Edward Belcher • Brent Belcher • Harold Dingman • Larry Spaulding • Kevin Belcher This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by CAROL V. HARBIN, a married woman. LORRAINE V. HERBERT and JOHN J. HERBERT, husband and wife, and DONALD F HIGBEE, a single man (collectively Mortgagor"), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA. a corporation having its pnnopal office at 1760 Abbey Road. East Lansing. Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated March 6. 2002. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on March 12. 2002. at instrument number 1076455 (the •Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to deciare and hereby deciares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith As of the date of this Notice there ts claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum o! One Hundred Eighty Four Thousand One Hundred Six and 91/100 dollars ($184.106 91). No suit Of proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es. including the attorney fee allowed by I w. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue at the highest bidder at the east entrance to the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings Michigan on Thursday. September 4. 2003. at one o dock in the afternoon The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Irving. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as follows The East 12 of the East 12 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, except­ ing therefrom The South ’330 feet thereof, also except, the North 580 feet of the West 220 feet thereof Tax Parcel Number: 08-08-036 029-10 Together with rhe fixtures, tenements, heredi­ taments. and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to this real estate Notice ts further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale Dated August 7. 2003 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 *98619-1 Dear Annie: 1 read the letter from "Indiana Grandmother," who said grandparents have the legal right to see their grandchildren. 1 am an Indiana appellate attorney with some expert, r-ce in the area of grandparent visitation disputes. While Indiana, like most states, has a statute allowing grandparents to petition for visitation under some circum­ stances, it has become increasingly clear that the parents' constitutional right to raise their children as they see fit places significant restrictions on how such statutes may be applied. The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision requiring courts to presume that it is in the child's best interest if the custodial parent wants to limit or deny grandparent visitation. To obtain a visitation order, a grandparent must somehow show that this presumption is untrue. Courts must also give "special weight" to the parents' decisions and the con­ cerns underlying them. Litigation is a terribly damaging and coun­ terproductive approach to grandparent visita­ tion disputes. The children are caught in an emotional crossfire, and the financial and emotional stability of the custodial family is seriously undermined. - K.W., Attorney in Indiana Dear K.W.: Thank you for providing an expert opinion. Our readers had a lot to say about the issue. Here's more: From California: Because of some stupid disagreement between my father and his par­ ents. 1 never was allowed to know my grand­ parents. At the age of 37,1 finally worked up the courage to contact them. Unfortunately, my grandmother died before 1 had a chance to meet her. My grand­ father. however, was the most adorable man. and the three years I had with him were won­ derful. Please tell this grandmother that no matter u hat she has to do to see her grand­ kids. just do it. They need her, and the love and support that only a grandparent can give. Kansas: I am the fit mother of an 8-yearold girl who is forced by the courts to visit j- toxic grandparents. Just because someone is a .grandparent does not make her a good person. Why should the parents' right to make deci­ sions about their child be taken away because a grandparent wants to control everyone? This will not forge a bond with a child, but destroy it. Parents love their children and want what's best for them. If they do not want the grandparents around, there is probably a gixxi reason. Eagle Point. Ore.: I was molested by my father when 1 was young, and I do not want him to have any contact with my daughter, for fear that history will repeat itself. I am still trying to cope with what that man did to me. People should not jump to conclusions. Michigan: I am a mother of two wonderful children, and I absolutely refuse to let my mother have any contact with them. My mother is psychologically and emotionally abusive. She plays favorites and treats the kids like accessories to her wardrobe. Growing up. my mother pitted my sister against me. When I realized Sis was Mom's "favorite." I was hurt, devastated. jealous and angry. I noticed my own children displaying negative behavior after visits with Grandma and realized she was treating them the same way. When I spoke to Morri about it, she threw a tantrum, and 1 put my foot down. I refuse to subject my kids to that kind of emotional pain. Grandparents who are estranged should talk to the parents and find out why. and ask what they can do to reach some middle ground. Bilking his mom Dear Annie: When my father passed away several years ago. Mom needed help with her finances, so my brother. "Hugh." stepped in to give her a hand. The problem was that he started taking money out of Mom's bank accounts for his own use. When Mom devel­ oped Alzheimer's, Hugh ran her accounts into the red. We did not know any of this was going on until Mom came to live with me briefly, and 1 asked the bank to send statements and copies of checks. 1 discovered over $200,000 of Mom's money had been converted into a house, cars, trips and gifts for Hugh and his girlfriend. When I confronted him, be stormed out of the house. i Mom moved into an assisted-living facility last year. Hugh then sold her bouse and pm the money in a brand-new trust in HIS name. Mom's living arrangements we covered by insurance and her Social Security check. Her other checks and dividends ere sets to Hugh's address, and if he cashes and speflds tent there is no way for us to know, since every­ thing is now in his name. . j The misuse continues, and my other sib­ lings and I do not know what to do about & We don't want to alienate Hugh- Even though my father set up a trust for Man. who knows if anything will be left by the time Hugh is finished with it? Do you have any advice? ~ Chicago Family ~ Dear Chicago: You need the help of a good attorney. Since your mother is still living, you should ask about having a court-supervised guardian/conservator appointed for her. That person will have the authority to chock, iptq Mom's financial situation, Your family SBOf ney can refer you to the proper legal special­ ist. or you can contact your state bar associa­ tion. Good luck. . , Strictly speaking Dear Annie: 1 have been dating a-tmiMB the radio industry for the last couple of months. Unfortunately, he often uses poor grammar. I am wonderingif I riiouKooirect him. I believe he might sound more profes­ sional if he polished up on his speech, l also am concerned that when be sends JWdfoon tapes to other companies, his poor gfiaitaar may hurt his chances of getting a .better job. I don't want to make him uncomfortable by correcting him all the time, so I am not sure how to go about this. — Small-Town Wisconsin Giri “ '' * •. Dear Wisconsin: There are professional voice trainers who work with those in TVand radio to help correct grammar and pronuncia­ tion. tone down local accents and smooch out the rough edges. Do some research, and tea suggest to your boyfriend tea becoulibenefit from having an expert critique hwtfttidfcf tapes. ■ Bumbling bridesmaid Dear Annie: I am getting married in test than a month and asked MGina" co be a brides­ maid. She is a good friend, but she's a flake. Now I'm afraid she will forget to come to the wedding, or show up late and in the wrong clothes. < • - Gina makes promises aad forgets todteep them. She never bothers to call and raxpiaup My fiance and I made plans with frsrstwial times io meet the other attendants, but site didn't show up. She recenfly raid-die was coming to try on her brideanrcTi dtu, bqt the shop said she didn't come by. and I sriO. don't know why. Is there any way I can poitedy wid tactful­ ly ask her to bow out of the wedding? Td Hk® to salvage the friendship, hit it wiH not crushme to lose iL - Bruised Bride Dear Bride: Call Gina and say, "1 can vac that the responsibility of being a bridesnatf is too much for you, so I've decided to let yoe off the hook." Tell her you appreciate her friendship, and if possible, give her anodydy less crucial, role at the wcddjqg, J Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edittfs of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions A? anniesmailbox@comcast.mer, or write Oof Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box'll8190. Chicago !L 60611. To find out mon-abmit Anrne's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwjare* ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. . : V’ • E.L.S. inc. , Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • All 48 States • vans - Reefers • in and Out of Michigan • Reasonable Rates • Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded • East Coast - west coast call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 ’—~~~~ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 28. 2003 — Page 9 By Joyce Weinbrecht A salute to Forrest W. Slater, who observed his 90th birthday on Aug. 13. 2003. Forrest is a resident of Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. He raised a family of five children following his service with the Civilian Conservation Corps. They are Marian Slater Duits of Nashville. Norma Slater Rose. Ionia. David Slater of Hastings. Fred Slater of Woodland and Darell Slater of Woodland. This account of his time in the CCC was brought to us by his daughter-in-law, Gretchen Barn1 Slater. The Civilian Conservation Corps, was started 70 years ago, having been started April 7. 1933. Its impact on Michigan is still very visible today, 2003. 1933-2003 70 years Civilian Conservation Corps. (C.C.C.) Roosevelts Tree Army “The New Deal” ' Quote: Our greatest task is to put people to work. This is no unsolvabie problem if we face it wisely and courageously. It can be accomplished in part by direct recruiting by the government itself, treating the task as we would the emergency of war. but a: the same time, through this employment, accomplish­ ing greatly needed projects to stimulate and reorganize the use of our national resources." Franklin D. Roosevelt, Pres. March 4,1933. Five days later. President Roosevelt met with the secretaries of agriculture. Interior and War to outline his proposed conservation relief measure. On March 21, he submitted the Emergency Conservation Work bill to Congress. The proposed "Civilian Conservation Corps” would recruit 250.000 unemployed young men to work on federal and state owned land for “the prevention of forest fires, floods, and soil erosion, plant, pest and disease control." In his message to Congress, Roosevelt declared that the C.C.C. would “conserve our precious national resources" and "Pay dividends to the present and future genera­ tions.” “More important." he added, “We can take a vast army of the unemployed out into healthful surroundings. We can eliminate to some extend at least the threat that enforced idleness brings to spiritual and moral stabili­ ty." The Great Depression was at its worst at that time and many men were “out of work" The Coolest Com is at S6S! Our cooler keeps your com fresh! MITTEN MONTH! A Michigan Red Haven Reaches Michigan Mekmt Michigan Plums $ Nectarines Homegrown tomatoes Homegrown Beans Michigan Paula Red Apples Fafl Mum Ready Now! Too many goodlei and treats to Hit! with no jobs to be had. Unemployment was up to 13 million in 1932. On March 31, 1933 Roosevelt signed his forest bill; workers were sought state proj­ ects slated to follow. The Forest Conservation-Employment Program Law was signed to enlist thousands of the jobless for work. Two months after his inauguration, Roosevelt called the 73rd Congress into emergency session. He proposed the recruit­ ment of thousands of young men to save the national resources. The Emergency Conservation Work Act of 1933 was signed by F.D.R. and on April 7, the first inductees were called up for what was to be known as the C.C.C. (Civilian Conservation Corps.) The initial goal was to have 250,000 young men in camps by July 1933. The Department, of Labor was to super­ vise the errollment. The men selected were to carry out the task of putting the many watersheds of the nation again in condition to produce timber and guard against floods. On April 28,1933 Forrest W. Slater signed on as one of the 70 selectees of Ionia County (two of the enrollees being from Campbell Township) out of 135 applicants, the applica­ tions were for reforestation Jobs that would put youth “back to work," created by notified was Forrest Slater of Barry County. After two weeks, the enrollees went into the forests and parks to work for $1 a day. $25 was sent home to their family and the other $5 they were allowed to keep. They worked a maximum of 40 hours and five days a week on the various projects (repair­ ing damaged waterways, building dams and bridges, fighting fires, building park struc­ tures, planting jack, red and white pine trees) involved in conservation work. Each camp was run by the Army and work projects supervised by the Agriculture and Interior Department. On June 3, 1933, the 1617th Company of the C.C.C. was formed. After conditioning at Camp Custer, Forrest and the company moved to an unoccupied camp site near Baraga. Mich, living in tents and braving the cold weather. While at Camp Baraga the projects were under the supervision of the State Park Service and a State Park was cre­ ated and made into one of nature's outdoor playgrounds. When finished with state park work, the company moved again, this time to L’Anse, Mich., only 15 miles from the former sites and were engaged in reforestation work. Instead of living in tents as on the former site, the company was now quartered in an President Roosevelt after being elected. On May 17, the Ionia County boys left to serve in the Roosevelt Conservation Army. The first stop was Camp Custer in Battle Creek to enter the “Army of the Reforestation" campaign. At Camp Custer the men did physical conditioning lasting two weeks. This was their first taste of living unused hotel. Such accommodations were not to be their good fortune for long .as they under the Army. Clothing and supplies were issued from abundant quantities. After breakfast, enrollees policed the grounds and barracks before roll call and inspection. By 7:45 a.m. World War I surplus. After conditioning the enrollees were shipped to different camps, usually for a six months stay. Eighty (in Ionia County.) who passed the examination were notified. Seventy of this number will go. The extra 10 were called to go as substitutes for any of the original 70 who may not be able to go. One of the 70 soon were moved to Camp Wilderness, near Mackinaw City in the lower peninsula of Michigan. A day at camp began with reveille at 6 a.m. After calisthenics came breakfast C.C.C. food was plain, nourishing and served in the men were on their way to work projects. Lunch was served in the field and lasted one hour. By 4 p.m. the men had returned to camp for an informal recreation period thal lasted until dinner, which was served at 5:30 p.m. After dinner, enrollees either attended classes or sought entertainment in nearby communities. There were no restrictions about leaving camp in the evening as long as the men were back for “lights out" al 10 pjn. Living in tents in the summer and barracks (thal they built) in the winter the enrollees worked outdoors - if it wasn't more than 30 below zero. Approximately 150 to 200 men were in the camps ranging from 18 to 25 years in age. In Michigan there was great destruction of most major forests. Top soil was fragile, land was over-framed, soil eroded, crop yields declined. The only hope to make the land productive was to plant forests. Fire breaks, truck trails and look-out towers were built by the C.C.C.S. Quote: “Due to the espirit-de-corps of the men of the company, their interests and desire for self-education, and their ability to work well under supervision, the 1617th Company has won itself a place long to be remembered in the annals of the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps." Quote: The willingness with which you have performed your daily tasks and the fine spirit you have shown winning the respect of the communities in which your camps have been located merits the admiration of the entire county.” Franklin Delano rooserelt. 32nd President of the U.S. By 1936 millions of trees were planted, thousands of acres of land reclaimed, thou­ sands of miles of roads built and repaired, millions of man-days spent fighting forest fires and many federal and state parks built. Roosevelt tried to make the C.C.C. a per­ manent agency in 1937. but Congress regarded it as a temporary economic remedy and refused to go along with the president. Congressional action began in 1942 that finally abolished the C.C.C. From beginning to end, more than 3 mil­ lion men took part in the program, often called the most popular experiment of the New Deal. Next week's story will be about Frank Barry and Barry County. 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A (269)979-5520 (616)364-1337 (289)685-0662 (517)2^'875 (289)639-1541 (next to Kentucky Fried Chicken) 2005 MtaM (269)983-4999 (616) 785-1009 3551 AipintM NW (6161 785-5001 Hastings City Bank (616)667-1950 Here For You Since 1886 (269)9484)034 (68)383-8218 MEMBER FDIC ’OPIUS .Cirrus (231) 739-3199 �Page 10 — Thursday, August 28, 2003 — The Hastings Banner tastings Sports Wanted: a couple more cross country runners for Saxon teams Hastings varsity cross country coach Paul Fulmer may be doing some recruiting once school begins after Labor Day. “We’re real inexperienced, and low in numbers.” Fulmer said of the Saxon boys’ and girls’ cross country teams. “Maybe I’ll be able to recruit some more from gym classes. We're just having a hard time getting kids out to run." The kids that are out, are working hard to get ready for the upcoming season. Senior Erin Hemcriing. the girls’ team’s top runner is getting over an illness, but should be ready to lead the pack of five Saxon girts. Her biggest competition on the team will come from classmate Mandy Becktel, and returning sophomores Devin Jordan and Amanda Hurless. The Saxons’ fifth runner is Danni Hodges, a junior who’s joining the team for the first time. “We’re just working on conditioning,” said Fulmer The top returnee on the boys’ side is soph­ omore David Peterson. He was the Saxons number three runner last fall. “He’s really improved so far this year.” said Fulmer. “We expect big things from him.” Fulmer is also looking for big things from junior Jared Ford and sophomore Rusty Burgdorf. “(Rusty) is a heck of a little runner." said Fulmer. Burgdorf won his age division in the Summerfest I OK run on Saturday. The Saxons use the event as a little scrimmage before the season gets underway. The Saxons are hoping to get some help from junior Jordan Kimble, sophomore Kyle Quada, and freshmen Tom Peck and A.J. Saxons host Lakewood tonight Hastings varsity football coach Kyle DeHom says that this team wants to “show that last season is not the norm for Hastings football." That means that this team, loaded with sen­ iors. is going to take this season one game at a time. “All games are key games." said DeHom. "To single out one or two opponents means we put less emphasis on the others." The senior leadership starts in the offensive backfield for the Saxons this fall. Joey Aspinall will take over the quarter­ backing duties, where he saw some limited duty a year ago. Behind him Drew Bowman and Heath VanBclkum return carry the ball behind a quick offensive line. The offensive line may be quick on their feet, with reluming starters Dan Blair (G). Mark Ferrall (T). Jake Armour (C). Caleb Case (G), and Evan Anderson (T). but they’ll also need to be fast learners this season. The coaching staff is trying to teach them a new blocking system. When the line provides enough time for Aspinall to put the ball in the air. he’ll be looking down field al an inexperienced group of receivers. Seniors Kyle Arnie, Scott Redman and juniors Tyler Jiles and Josh Maurer will sec time al split end this season for the Saxons. Senior Adam Case returns at tight end. and Ryan Ferguson returns to the wing position. Defensively, the questions are al line­ backer. Blair, VanBelkum, and Adam Case will try to keep things under control in the center of the Saxon D. along with Redman and junior Andy Kelly. DeHom said he likes the look so far of hu defensive line and secondary, which will fea­ ture Bowman. Ferguson. Arnie, Maurer. files, Newell Heath, and Brandon Johnson Caleb Case. Anderson. Ferrall. and Armour will be the beef on the D-line. DeHom said that this group is working to "establish a new tradition of strong, hard­ nosed football.” The ultimate goals of course are to make the playoffs and win the O-K Gold, but Gist things first for the Saxons. Hastings will host Lakewood tonight at 7 pm. on Johnson Field. Singleterry. Hastings boys and girls will have a tough time competing in the new O-K Gold, espe­ cially the girls. “Miduk.jlle is always tough." said Fulmer. “ _a'edonia has a good girts’ team, and Wayland always looks tough too.” Last year was a struggle at times, and Fulmer says that hopefully he’ll see some sur­ prises this year. The Saxons first race of the season is Wednesday at new league foe Holland Christian. The 2C03 Hastings varsity cross country teams. Team members are Erin Hemerling, Mandi Becktel, Danielle Hodges, Amanda Hurless, Devin Jordan, Jared Ford, Jordan Kimble. Russell Burgdorf, David Peterson. Tom Peck, A.J. Singleterry, Kyle Quada. and coach Paul Fulmer. The 2003 Hastings varsity footoall team. Team members are (front from left) Kyle Makley, Drew Bowman, Ryan Ferguson, Adam Case. Joey Aspinall. Kyle Arnie. Scott Redman, Heath VanBelkum, (second row) Caleb Case. Jake Armour, Mark Ferrall, Cody Wise, Dan Blair, Randy Haire. Nick Thompson. Matt Aspinall. (third) Andy Blank. Evan Anderson, David Smith, Josh Maurer, Brandon Johnson, Tvter Jiles, Chris Edwards. Joel Maiville, (fourth) Andy Robbins, Andy Kelly, Neil Moore, Kevin Davis, Newell Heath, Jesse Cippon. Jeremy Cuddahee, Tim Aspinall. (fifth) manager Jeff Todd, coach Dustin Gill coach Jamie Murphy, head coach Kyle DeHom, coach Brian Donnini, coach James Wiles, (back) coach Matt Armstrong, coach Bin Wallace, coach Jack Hobert. coach Marsh Evans, and coach Pat Coltson. Saxon’s experience can help them stand out While numbers in the Hastings soccer pro­ gram overall are low, the number of returning players should make this an exciting season for the varsity soccer team. The Saxons will rely on the experience of nine returning sorters this fall. Second year coach Andrew Wilkinson cal Is his defense strong and his offense skilled. Junior attackers Andrew Vincent, Aaron Fortier, and Jake Elliot will led the offense. In the back field, seniors Scott Larsen and Matt Hoffman, and junior Chad Girrbach vrill be looking to make things easy for junior goalkeeper Scott Allerding. Drew Richa*dson. a first year senior, will also get time as a defender. Returning in the midfield, to lead the tran­ sition from defense to offense, are seniors Tommy Girrbach and Jon Hollister. “There is a great opportunity for the team this year," said Wilkinson. The Saxons wait 7-12 a year ago. “Last year’s story was inexperience," said Wilkinson. “We have aged like fine wine.” Hastings soccer is looking to make a name for itself in the new O-K Gold lineup, says Wilkinson. He thinks this team can be a league, and district title contender, and the Saxons are hopeful of a chaise to make it to the regional playoff round. It won’t be easy with the likes of Holland Ciristian, South Christian, Caledonia, and Middleville in the new O-K Gold. Conference play begins Tuesday, September 7, when the Saxons host the Wayland Wtldcats. Tonight the Saxons visit Marshall. The 2003 Hastings varsity boys' soccer team. Team members are (front from left) Josh Johnson, Joey Gibson, Aaron Fortier,■ Brian McKeough, Scott Allerding, Dan Hoffman, Justin Selleck, Jon Hollister, Steve Hollister, (back) coach Andrew Wilkinson, Scott Larsen, Chad Girrbach, Jacob Elliot, Drew Richardson, Kevin Dickinson, Matt Hoffman, and Tom Girrbach. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 28. 2003 — Page 11 Saxon golfers might have a hard time moving up in Gold -------- ■mir------------ x------------ The 2003 Hastings varsity girts’ basketball team. Team members are (from left) Kelsey Howell, Betsy Acker, Amber Peck, Katie Lawrence, Brooklyn Pierce, Kathlyn Rounds, Jamie VanBoven, Courtnie Robinson, Halie Terrel. Megan Bolthouse. Bethany Gieseler, Mandy Keeler, Jamie Fisher, Nikki King, (seated center, from left) assistant coach Jock Pirrone, manager Brittany Howell, and head coach Tina Poirier. The 2003 Hastings varsity boys’ golf team. Team members are (front from left) f Justin Krul, Andy Griggs, Brad Kidder, Steven Peurach, Alex McMillan, (back) Brian I Doozan, Nate Frame, Eric Schiedel, Dan Hodges, Justin Pratt, and Coach Bruce Krueger. (Photo courtesy of White’s Photography) • It could be a tough fall for the Hastings var­ sity boys’ golf team. The team finished 5-11 a year ago, fifth in the O-K Gold, and nor much has changed. “We have not improved significantly from last year,” said Saxon coach Bruce Krueger. The Saxor.s return six letter winners. The group consists of seniors Justin Pratt, Brian Doozan, Eric Schiedel, and Dan Hodges, as well as junior Andy Griggs and sophomore Justin Kral. Krueger said the team hopes to get contri­ butions from sophomores Steven Peurach and Alex McMillan. “Without huge improvement, we are expected to finish near the bottom of the league," said Krueger. Middleville joins the O-K Gold this sea­ son. The Trojans and Caledonia are Krueger’s picks to finish at the top of the new league's standings. Those two team each return sever­ al starters from last year's teams, which both just missed making trips to the state finals. The Saxons hosted Wayland on Wednesday, and are in the midst of the Labor Day break until next Wednesday when they shoot against Middleville and Gull Lake at Gull Lab- Not the start Saxons were looking for The cupboard wasn’t left bare for first year Hastings varsity girls' basketball coach Tina Poirier, but it’s not full either. “You don’t realize how important experi­ ence is until you have none." said Poirier. Junior point guard Amber Peck and junior forward Kclsie Howell are the top returnees from last year's team which vent 3-18. Neither saw lots of action last year, and Howell currently working through an injury. The Saxons’ youth could lead to some inconsistent play this season. Things should improve from Tuesday night's season open­ ing loss to Lake wood. The visiting Vikings topped the Saxons 62­ 39. “The speed of the game got to us," said Poirier. “It’s hard to practice that speed. They trapped us. We even worked on iL It just came too fast and we weren’t ready. They played great defense." The Saxons trailed by just five points at the half, but were outscored 16-3 in the third quarter. Jessie Buche led Lakewood with 13 points, while Katie MacDonald and Lindsey Overbeck each added 12. Stevie Spetoskey had five assists, five steals, and seven rebounds. Lake wood's defense forced the Saxons into 25 turnovers. “We only took like 49 shots, which isn’t enough,’’ said Poirier. Peck led the Saxons in scoring with 11 points, and junior forward Betsy Acker put in seven. Acker, along with junior guard Be»h Gieseler. and sophomore post player Jamie VanBoven are the top newcomers to the squad. Poirier had been hoping this game would set a good tone for the season, but they’ll have to try and get things going in the right direc­ tion tonight when they visit Ionia. The Saxons are still a ways away from accomplishing their ultimate goals for the season, but it was just one game. “We want to be contenders in the confer­ ence race, while working as a team to prepare for tournaments." said Poirier. It’ll be tough to break through to the top of the Gold this season with Byron Center and South Christian leading the way. League play doesn't begin until September 16, when the Saxons visit Wayland. Saxon lady netters have played a lot of tennis already this season A little competition never hurt anyone. A little competition should be a good thing for the Hastings varsity girls’ tennis team. Senior ali-conference performer Margo Cooklin is set in the number one singles spot for the Saxons, bu: she had to earn it. Freshman Amy Ingle, now playing number two singles, was pushing Cooklin this month for the number one spot. Sophomore Jessica Hendershot returns to ilha lym to play third singles, and behind her I fourth singles is newcomer Whitney . Johnson. «• Coach Rich Pohja says the addition of strong freshmen to push the squad will be one ' of the team’s biggest strengths this season. Of course with that comes one ot the team's biggest weaknesses, a lack of varsity experi­ 1 ence. The top two doubles spots don’t lack experance however. Seniors Danielle Drum and Angie Norris are back to take over duties at first doubles, and seniors Ashley Gibson and I Samantha Sleevi will serve things up at two doub's. I ‘ i 1 Juniors Allison Cooney, Christy Pohja. Anna Lawrence, Courtney Norman, and Nicole Noviskey are all swinging to cam Spool on the doubles side as well . The Saxon ladies opened the season on Wednesday, August 20, against a tough Gull Lake squad and were downed by the score of 8-0. The strongest scores came from Ingle at number two singles with a 6-4 6-2 loss. Also at two doubles, where Gull Lake bested Gibson and Cooney by the score of 6-4,6-0. The Lady Saxon Netters hosted Battle Creek Lakeview on Thursday. August 21, and were downed by the score of 7-1. At first sinCooklin turned in a victory by the score of 6-4 and 6-4. At two singles Ingle lost a close two-set match by the scores of 2-6 and 5-7. The Saxon Ladies traveled to Allegan for a tough Invitational Tournament on Saturday, KCC FEHSENFELD CENTER 2950 W. M-179 Hwy 948-9500 August 23, and came away with two points. Al first singles Cooklin lost to Allegan in straight sets by the scores of 6-4 and 6-2. At second singles freshmen Amy Ingle scored two points by downing Jenny Houfgton of Loy Norrix by a score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Ingle then went on to defeat Blair Laing of Stevensville-Lakeshore 6-4,6-2. The Saxon Tennis Team traveled to Thomapple Kellogg on Monday, August 25th. for another Invitational Tournament and finished runner-up. Lakewood won the tournament with 30 points. The Saxons finished with 23 points at sec­ ond, Thomapple Kellogg finished third with 19 points and Grand Rapids Ottawa Hill rounded out the tournament with eight points. At first singles Cooklin improved her record, winning the championship by down­ ing Noelle Williams of Lakewood 7-5, 6-4. Shouting fof the Saxoiisrsbccess Hastings’ Katie Lawrence gets a shot off over the outstretched arms of Lakewood’s Chelsea Brehem. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The 2003 Hastings varsity cheerleaders. Team members are (front from left) Amber Jewett, Ashley Downing, Jaymee Campbell, (middle) Rachael Wolfe, Courtney Pfeifer. Morgan Steward. Michelle Haines, Trffiny Easey, Amanda Sink. Rene Winegar. (back) Ashley Morgan, Victoria Andrews, Casey Pennepacker, Erin Bare, coach Amy Hubbell. Sarah Walker, Kristin Williams, Toshia Olin, and Elicia Burbank. Margo then bested Ottawa Hills 6-0, 6-1. She won the flight by besting Michelle Raetz of Thomapple Kellogg by the scores of 6-0 and 6-1. Ingle also won her flight by knocking of second singles player Leeanne Lantinga of Thomapple Kellogg by the scores of 6-0 and 6-2. Ingle bested Ottawa Hills by the scores of 6-0 and 6-0. Amy went on to win the flight with a strong win over Abby Weeks of Lakewood by the scores of 6-0 and 6- 1. The first doubles team of Drumm and Norris, the third doubles team of Lawrence and Sleevi, and die fourth doubles team of Courtney Barnard and Noviskey each won two matches to finish in the runner-up place. Johnson at third singles and Cooney at four singles both won one match on the day, as did the second doubles team of Gibson and Christy Pohja. The Saxons host Lakewood tonight, then visit Thomapple Kellogg one more time on Wednesday. The 2003 Hastings girts' tennis teams. Team members are (front from left) Mariah Bachert, Christy Pohja. Ashley Gibson. Allison Cooney, Margo Cooklin, Danielle Drumm, Anna Lawrence, Jessica Hendershot, (middle) Ken French, Alexis Baker. Jessica Slater, Amy Ingle. 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Nicki Bechtel. Whitney Knollenberg, Ashley Hennessey. Jessica Searles, (back) Nick Mueller (M.S.) Morgan Hennessey, Coach Dale Grimes, Kevin Rook, Levi Reynolds. Dan Roberts. Heath Kellogg, Andrew Ouding, Evan Williams, Jon Frickson, and Brandon Lester. The 2003 Delton Kellogg varsity girls' basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Carolin Humphrey Angie Poteet. Shannah Fisher, Alex Alaniz. Kortni Matteson, (back) Danielle Boyce, Alex Culbert, Roxann Huisman. Jessica Broadhurst, Shanna Tamminga. and Coach Rick Williams. "We will win more than we lose," said Dehor varsity girts’ basketball coach Rick Williama. This year's Panther squad intends to be much improved over last year. Williams lists size, speed, strength, and athletic ability as the team's strengths, adding "all are good shooters, and all are hungry to win." Leading the way for DK will be senior guard Kortni Matteson. "Kortni makes everyone else better." said Williams. ■'This is the best group she has had around her in four years as a varsity starter." She’s joined oo the team by senior class­ mates Shannah Fisher. Shanna Tamminga. Jessica Broadhurst, and returning starter Roxann Huisman. Depth could be an issue this fall for the Panthers, as there are only ten girls on the vanity roster. The remaining five girts on the rosier are sophomore center Alex Culbert. junior forward Danny Boyce, and junior guards Alex Alaniz, Caroline Humphrey, and Angie Poteet. t The Panthers kick the season off with a string of eight non-league games, which included the season opening victory on Tuesday night over Climax-Scotts. Climax-Scons led by nine points at one time in the third quarter, before the Panthers stepped up their man-to-man defense and outscored their opponents 20-2 in the fourth quarter to win 53-37. Maneson. Tamminga, and Huisman led the way for DK. Matteson finished wihth 15 points. 10 rebounds, four steals, and four assists. Tamminga scored 13 points, and pulled down 11 boards. Huisman scored 11 points and had nine rebounds. The Panthers host Bellevue tonight, and Gul! Lake on Tuesday. KVA play begins September 25 at Paw Delton varsity boy’s ?nd girls’ cross country coach Dale Grimes is looking for big things from both of his squads this season. The giris are hoping to finish the season at the lop of the Kalamazoo Valley Association, and mike their third straight appearance in the state finals. Grimes said the boys arc “very intent on win­ ning the KVA.” They finished second a year ago. Juniors Whitney Knollenberg, Kristen Wilfinger, Stephanie Wallace, will all be look­ ing to keep pace at the front of the pack with sophomore Marissa Ingle this fall for the girls’ squad. The girts were regional champions a year ago, and the Panthers have great leadership returning and positive attitudes, said Grimes. Delton’s season may start slow as newcom­ ers Nikki Bechtel. Ashley Hennesey, Jessi Searles, and Chelsea Stephens work their way into the lineup. Paw Paw tied Delton for last year’s confer­ ence title, and Grimes said he expects them to once again be »he Panthers biggest hurdle to overcome in the league. Grimes said the boy’s team is very focused to wir the KVA this season. They’ll be led by 4-year varsity runner Evan Williams, as well as senior Jon Erickson, and juniors Tom Sigler, Andrew Ouding. and Rex Fetterley. Freshman Dan Roberts is the top addition to the team, but a lack of underclassmen overall doesn’t bode well for the future of the program. The championship in the KVA on the boys’ side this year is up for grabs, and Grimes says he expects Hackett and Paw Paw to be his team’s lop competition. The Panthers aren't taking much of a Labor Day break. They’ll be running this Saturday at Edwardsburg. DK soccer season may depend upon how well inexperience and talent can blend Paw. “If we can get through our non-league schedule successfully, I feel we can compete in the KVA,” said Williams. That will be a tough test early in the league season. Paw Paw and Kalamazoo Christian are the favorites to be atop the conference standings at the end of the season. The 2003 Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team. Team members are (front from left) RC Court. Brad Goldsworthy, Brandon Butzirus, Jason Rush, Sebastian Becker, AJ Newkirk, Dan Norris, (middle) Kyle Weils, Jeremy Herington, Chris McGee, Tyler Harris, Adam Rouse, Brenden Timmons, Justin Fluty, (back) Coach Harter, Julian Ortega, Pedro Vieira, Chong-Houn Lee, Josh Barnes, Mario Castaneda, Lucas Beroza. and Justin Durbin. The Deltor. varsity boys’ soccer team is looking to turn up the heat on its opponents this fall. “We can put more pressure on opponents' goals than in previous years.” said second year coach Paul Harter. Strong ball control in the midfield and speed at the forward position should help the Panthers get the ball in the back of the net this Cheering on DK in the KVA The 2003 Delton Kellogg varsity cheerleaders. Team members are (front from left) Ashley Pierson, Katehn Hammond, Stephanie Desness, Siobhan Campbell, Nicole Kotrba, Breanne Humphreys, Rachel Humphreys (back) Jessie Holmquist, Courtney Swinehan. Kate Tomlin, Mallory Hunter, Samantha Cary, and coach Delphaino. season. Senior Tyler Harris returns to the DK mid­ field along with starters from a year ago. jun­ ior Chris McGee and sophomore Kyle Wells. They’ll also get some help in the midfield from returning letter winner Luke Beroza. and newcomers Pedro Vierra, Josh Bams, and Chong Lee. BUCKLAND AGENCY Quality Pnfrlzrt & Pubtislvn CHAPPLE REALTY INC 1351 N M-43 Hwy. Hastings 338 Grove St. (M-43) Delton J-AD GRAPHICS 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. Delton 623-5115 629 W. 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DK will have at least six new starters this season, and experience may be an issue for the team. “A large amount of these players have not had a kx of time to play together, or time at this level of play,” said Harter. “We have a lot of talented individuals this year, one of the keys to this season will be how well we can come together as a single unit.” An aggressive defense will have to be ready to make up for mistakes. The D will be led by senior captain Brenden Timmons. Newcomers Mario Castaneda, Brad Goldsworthy, and Sebastian Becker will all GO GO AUTO PARTS INC. 7709 Kingsbury Rd, Delton be looking to assist Timmons in protecting sophomore goalkeeper Jason Rush. Harter said that this team hopes to finish third in the KVA, but to do that they’ll have to unseat Hackett. Paw Paw, or Kalamazoo Christian from the top three spots. The season started Monday for the Panthers with a 4-2 loss to Lawton. Butzirus and Vierra had the two goals for Delton, and Kyle Wells had one assist. DK hosted a tough squad from South Haven on Wednesday night and will visit Bellevue tonight. KVA action starts right after the holiday break with a visit from Pennfield on Wednesday Sept. 3. PRINTING PLUS PHOTO CENTER ...ia Ifo Gray Bam 1351 N. (M-43 Hwy) Hastings 623-2775 945-9105 DELTON FLORAL & GIFTS 10120 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-43) CLOVERDALE GENERAL STORE & STORAGE Delton Cloverdale, Michigan 623-5353 623-2994 BRAD GOEBEL JILL HUMPHREYS STEELE Associate Broker attorney at Law CHAPPLE REALTY INC. Northtown Center 623-4058 Cell (269) 330-1235 10125 S. M-43 Suite 14. Delton DELTON POLE BUILDING DELTON SHORT STOP 10036 M-43, Delton M-43 West - Delton 623-3300 623-5180 623-4775 Party Starr �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29.2003 — Page 13 Experience Panthers know it’s their time to shine by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Foolball teams often like to have a theme each season. Something coaches can use as motivation, and players can put on T-shirts. This year at Delton, “It’s out turn.” “We’ve paid our dues. ;uk! now we’re back with experience. We feel we can compete in the league and, if we do a good job. compete in the playoffs.” said DK varsity coach Rob Heethuis. “We bring back a lol of young men." said Heethuis, especially on the offensive side of the football. Junior Tyler Blacken is set to go under cen­ ter for his third season as quarterback of the Panther offense. The knock on the Wing T offense at times has been that there isn't much passing thal gets done. Blacken has been second in each of his first two seasons in touchdowns. He’s finished first and second in passing those two cam­ paigns. “He’ll take another step this year.” said Heethuis. With Blacken in the backfield will be the team’s two leading rushers from a year ago. Corrie Latta and Mark NeSmilh, and the team’s top TD man from last year John Noto. Latta and Ne.Smith each rushed for nearly 700 The 2003 Delton Kellogg varsity football team. Team members are (front from left) Matt Lawrence, Jimmy Rose, Josh Bolt, Jason VanDyk. Todd Champion, Dustin Morgan, John Noto. Tom Dennany, Brad Hope. Cory Bourdo, (second row) Josh Anderson. Chad James. Aaron Downs, Eric Osborne, Tyler Blacken, Eric Ryan, Cameron Crilly, Rodney Dye. Heath Kellogg, (third row) Mark NeSmith, Tyler Smith, Brad Wasserman, Zac Culbert, Corrie Latta, (back) coach Haas, coach Eric Curtice, head coach Rob Heethuis, coach Bates, and coach Mike Powell. yards last year. Those three should have plenty of he les to run through. All-KVA guard Dustin Morgan is making the move to center this season, where he’ll be flanked by guards Eric Osborne and Jason VanDyk. and tackles Zac Culbert and Jim Rose. Todd Champion also returns as the O- LEGAL NOTICE line’s swing man, and he could see time at a(M0|-3WiMhan>&p(M;<«^DtWa Wiped for LEGAL NOTICE known a* CHEMICAL BANK WEST, a Mtehgan bankng corporation, having as pnncgral office al 2185 Three Mite Road N.W.. Grand Rapid*. Deed* for Barry County. Michigan on August I. roitn>a,'r)Pi k Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for prmcipal and interest on the Mongage the sum of Eighty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty and 15/100 Dolan ($89,230.15). No suk or proceeding at taw has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any pan thereof. Notice is hereby given that by vinue of the power of sate contained in the Mongage the statute in LEGAL NEVMBotMBkGE SALE Default has been made in the condition* of a mortgage made by Kris E. King, a single woman, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated March 8, 2002 and recorded March 28. 2002 n Uber 7305. and Scrivners Affidavit 107. Page Submitted to and Recorded by the Barry County such case made and provided, and io pay the Register of Deeds. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of above amount, with site re st, as rovided m the Mortgage, and al tegal costs, charges and expens­ One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Five and 63/100 Dobra ($114,105 A3) me hiding es. inctadng the attorney fee a Bowed by taw. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum. signed before sate, the Mortgage wifl be foreclosed by sate of the mortgaged premises at pubic vendue gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, to the highest balder at the east entrance to the Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifl be Barry County Courthouse located in the Ciy of foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pan of them. a. public venue at the Barry Hastings, Michigan on Thursday. September 25, 2003. at one o'clock in the afternoon. The premises County Courthouse n Hastings in Barry County, hfichigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 18,2003 . covered by the Mortgage are situated in the ViBage The premises are located in the lbwnship of of hfeddtevfle. County of Barry. State of Michigan, Hastings. and are deserfoed a* folows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 26. described as: That pert of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Village of MMdtevifie. Barry County. Michigan. thence South Town 89*18*55“ East along the East and West IM tare of thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 331.75 said Section 26. a distance of 693.00 feet; thence feet along the North taie of said Section; thence Nonh 00*57 D3“ East, pa rale I wife the West tare of South 00 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 2641.42 feet along the East taie of the West 1/2 of said Section 26 a distance of 759.00 feet to a point on the East fare of Market Street Plat, a* recorded in the office of :he Register of Deeds for Barry County. Mchjgan, n Liber 5 of Plats on Page 89. thence South 89*18'55“East paralei with said Rast County. Barry 3 North. Range 8 Michigan, and are West, described as: Beginning at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section: thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 333.57 feet along the South taie minutes 44 seconds East 2641.81 feet along the feer. thence South 89’02'27”East 164.61 feet to a beginning. Subject to highway right of way for East point on the Southerly exlension of the West taie of Lot 17 of tne Plat of Holes Subdivision, as recorded Center Road. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Hastings Township. Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said sec­ either side of a taie described as: beginning at the Southwc«« corner of the above described parcel and running thence North 01 *0207" East along the West taie of said parcel and the Northerly extension Barry County. Michigan. described as: tion; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 44 sec­ onds West 1320.91 feet along the West taie of said Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds East 332.66 feer. thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 1320.71 feet along the East taie of the West 1/2. West 1/2. West 1/2. Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 333.57 feet along the South tare The redemption period shaD be 6 months from date of sale. • Dated: August 28. 2002 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 26, 2003. are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ a 3rd party buys the property and there is a smulAugust 21.2003 P.O. Box 5041 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Troy. MI 48007-5041 Grand Rapals. Ml49503-2489 (616)752-2000 (248)457-1000 Fite No. 214.0815 906486-1W 40 Lordy, Lordy *o Heather Walton 40 40 40 40 40 40 property owners of the Charter interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the blowing ■ Ordnance No. 1­ 03 which was adopted by the Board of Hasting* Charter 40 40 Love— four mother-in-law 40 40 40 40 40 ADOPTED AUGUST 12. 2003 EFFECTIVE UPON PUSLiCATKJN AUGUST 28. 2003 AMENDMENT TO ORDOtMCE NO 1-S2 HA 8 TWOS T0VH8HF PEN98N PLAN ORDMANCE 40 *S 40 Pub: 8/21 -Wt! aantsrv and ORDPONCE NO 1-03 40 4n 40 Mortgagee 900 Fifth Thad Center residents /TASTINGS CHARTER TOWNS MP taneous resolution with the borrower. ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC' Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Company. As WARNER NORCROSS A JUDD LLP TO: The Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and any other of said Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning. Dated: Mortgagee Timothy Hilegonds NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE Township at its meeting held on August 12, 2003. closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event WEST The Panthers host Byron Center next Tuesday, then visit Comstock on Thursday September 4. this season. of said 44 seconds East 1320.90 feet along the West fare Notice is further given that the length of the That is just one of the team's goals. Enyart says the team is working to qualify for the state tournament in Division III as well Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 28 minutes Together wah aO the improvements erected on the property, and aO appurtenances and fixtures redemption period wil be six (6) months from the The 2003 Delton Kellogg varsity boys' golf team. Team members are (front from left) Nicholas Haas, Brendan Boyle, Kyle Purdum. Chuck Stallard, Ken Ritchie, Josh Newhouse, James Kendrick, Thomas Foran, (back) Coach Kent Enyart, Clay Purdum, Nathan Farrell, James Bagley, Brandon Garrison, Derek Caldwell, Jake Bowman, Ross Osgood, Andrew Pearson, and coach Kammeraad. • NOTICE • That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. thereof 483.46 feel to the South taie of Market Street and the point of ending; which are a pan of the property. at regionals. Senior Brandon Garrison and juniors Nate Farrell. Derek Caldwell, Jake Bowman, and Ross Osgood, all return from that team. Caldwell helped the Panthers to a fourth place finish at the Wayland Invitational on August 18, when he led all 66 golfers with a 77. Add to that list sophomore Drew Pearson, and freshmen Josh Newhouse and Nick Haas, and coach Kent Enyart says he likes this team’s depth. Al Wayland, Garrison shot an 82, just ahead of Pearson and Newhouse who each shot 85’s. It’s a good blend of talent for the Panthers, but Enyart said the team is still "looking for consistency from our top players." If the team can find that consistency, the Panthers will be looking to challenge Kalamazoo Christian and Kalamazoo Hackett for a KVA title this fall. Except: extension cfsaid West line of Lot 17. a distance of 240.95 feet; thence North 89*18'55" West paralel non-exetasive easement for ingress and egress to be used jortiy with others over a strip of tend 33 feet in width East and West and lying 16.5 feet A year ago the Delton varsity boys’ golf team finished thucdjn ihe Kalamazoo Valley Association, and the$«krenth out of 21 teams West taie of said Northeast 1/4 to the point of in the office of the Register of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan, in Uber 3 of Pints on Page 42. thence South 01*0504" West. along the Southerly point of beginning. Tbgcthcr with and subject to a “We’re fighting for a good start,” said Heethuis. “This is game one, it’ll set the trend. They (Otsego) are a tough Wolverine school.” The KVA season begins on September 12 when DK hosts Pennfield. Pennfield is the early pick to run away with the KVA title this season. “After that, you could pull the other six out of a hat,” said Heethuis. of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 28 and West IM taie. 164.33 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 01*02X17“ East 241.73 with said East and West 1/4 taie. 164.33 feet to the Culbert on the outside. Newcomers like Eric Ryan and Matt Lawrence will just be asked to be role players this season, filling places on the defensive line. “We’re not bringing in a 40-yard dash champion," said Heethuis. “We’re bringing in role players who will til’ into the positions we need." The season opens Friday night under the lights when the Panthers host Otsego for the first time. DK golfers trying to catch K-Zoo schools in KVA Michigan 49544 (the *Wortgagee*7. dated July 26, 2001. and recorded in the office of the Register of 2001. at inurnment number 1064018 (th' ‘Mortgage"). By reason of such default. die tight end, tackleor guard. “Experience will be the big difference," said Heethuis. “It makes a big difference to have played a year, or two, or three of varsity football. I think that’ll pay dividends.” Morgan and Champion will also be a big part of the defense again, filling the middle from their linebacker spots, and Heath Kellogg and NeSmilh return to the D-line. Rod Dye and Cory Bourdo will also be looking to make an impact for the defense, along with Chad James, Lana. Noto, and An Ordinance to amend Section 3 or the Pension Plan Ordinance. Ordinance No. 1-92; and to provide an effective date for said amendment and to repeal part* of said Ordinance No. I­ 92. in conflict herewith. 40 40 SELZJQNJ AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3 PENSCMPklF OR POUNCE Amendment to Section 3 of the Hasting* Charter Township Pension Ptan Ordinance to include al employee* who make $450.00 per year. The section shall read as folows: Section 3: The annuity or pension plans created, establshed and contracted for under the Ordinance shall cover each per­ son with the following classes of officers and employees; GREAT BASEBALL GREAT FANS. GREAT FUN. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES FINAL GAMES OF REGULAR SEASON AUG. 29 - BABE RUTH “DOBBLEHEAD" NIGHT AUG. 30 - F1REW0RKS-FIREW0RKS-F1REW0RKS Ser the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium www.battlecreakyankees.coin • NS.H0.22St I Join us at our fund-raising PIG ROAST on Sept. 6, 2003, at 4:00 p.m. We will also have several games, including a Dunk Tank. Join us for this time of fun at New Life Assembly, 1490 E. State Rd., Hastings. For further information, please call 269-948-2762 AH members of the Township Board. AB Township employees whose compensation is more than $450.00 per year. SB7TON I EFFECTIVE DATE Thu Ordnance shal take effect upon the date of its publication foCowing its adoption by the Hastings Township Board. Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Hastings Charter Township 885 RiverRoad 49058 269 948 9690 Hastings, Ml �Page 14 — Thursday, August 28. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Trojan girls, minus Stortz, 2nd at Wayland Invitational Rebecca Winchester started the sea­ son on a solid note by taking second in the Wayland Invitational with a time of 2102. by David T. Yoang Delton’s Marissa Ingle works to keep her lead on a pack of runners Saturday at the Wayland Invitational. Editor In the fint of whit promises to be a senes of crois-county wan this fall. Wayland edged Middleville Saturday morning to take first in its own girts’ cross-country invitation­ al. The host Wildcats, fresh from one invita­ tional title already and loaded with froshman Middleville's Chris Harkness (at right) pulls away from three competitors on his way to a 12th-place finish. and sophomore talent, recorded a team score of 45. Middleville was runner-up at 59, despite being without its top runner, senior all-stater Jessica Stortz, who was finishing Army boot camp. “They were a much better team than we were today.” said Middleville coach Tammy Benjamin, who added that the Trojans always start the season at Wayland right after doing their annual cross camp near Pentwater. “We always come back pretty beat up, but we'll have fresher legs as the season gets going.” Middleville will run today in a triangular meet at Caledonia and Benjamin said she's not sure whether Stortz will be ready to run THIS na.M ISA DEBT COl.l F.CT>» ATTF.MPT wemrou tersnrsT AWiNFoaMrnos OBTAPtm Wlllt. I1STO FOB THAT Pt'll Post. H.KASS'. COAT ACT OLE OfflCt AT THE Nl'MIEB BELOW 1FYOI ABF IN ACTIVE Matisv ptm MORTGAGE SALE Detauk has been made h the conditions of a mortgage male by Jnaaca Jias, to Ameriquest Mortgage Cctproatfon. mortgagee, dated October 31.2002 and recorded November IS. 2002 in Liber 1091, Page 677. Barry County Records. There ■ chined to b; due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Two and Nine Thousand 69/100 Doftara Hundred ($102,917.69) including interest ar the rate of 10.4S% per annum. Under the power of tale contained h the mort­ gage and the statuses of the State of Nfichigan, notice ■ hereby given that the mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premiaes. or some pjn of them, at pubfc venue at Ac Barry County Courthouse n Hastings in Barry County, Mchigan at 1:00 pan. on October 2, 2003. The premises are located in the City of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Cky of Hastings. Lot 9. Block B. CH Banen Add mon The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property b deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a sinuk lineous resolution wih the borrower. Dared: August 28.2003 OR LANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Corproation . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (241)457-1000 Pub: 8/28-1/25 Fie No. 214.0156 09314513 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thia firm is a debt colecsor atremptmg to colect Default has teen mate in the conditions of a mortgage executed on June 19,2000, by Roger E. Revette and Suzam Revette, husband and wile, as Mortgagors, to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB, as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register o( Deeds tor Bany County, Michigan on June 20, 2000, as Document No. 1045784 (the 'Mortgage'), and on which Mortgage mere is cuumea to oe an moeowoness. as oenneo by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Ono Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Four and 52/100 Dolors ($119^34.52), as of the dale this notice, including principal and interest, and otter costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having teen institut­ ed to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HERESY GIVEN that on Thursday. September 4. 2003, al 1.-00 o'clock in the after­ noon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street nasungs. Micrvgan, mar oemg me ptace or nowing the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there wtfl A■ otwreo tor -saw -I. ano sow h. ■ A-mgnest 1 - A. - - ■ U'AA.. oe to «Ame wooer, nJ at pubic sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal cos* and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located in Barry County, Michigan, oesenoeo tn me Mortgage as rosows. A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 19’ 49" EAST. 1321 29 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 57 47 WEST 673.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33 TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 57 47 WEST. 2Z1 00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02' 13' WEST. 231.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 57 47, EAST 220.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 07 1T EAST. 231.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A PRIVATE EASEMENT APPURTENANT THERETO FOR INGRESS. EGRESS. AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES FOR BUTTERFLY LANE. DESCRIBED SEPARATELY in that one because she came home Saturday. Middleville. Wayland, Caledonia, South Christian and Holland Christian all are mem­ bers of the new O-K Gold Conference, regarded by some as the toughest Division II girls' cross-country league in Michigan. Propelling Wayland to its invitational championship was the performance of diminutive freshman Jessica Armstrong, the individual medalist with a time of 2fr01. Another crucial factor was the performances of the Brewer sisters, senior Emily and soph­ omore Sarah, who checked in fourth and fifth, respectively. All of the top five Wildcats finished among the top 20 runners. Leading the Trojans was another freshman, Rebecca Winchester, who was runner-up to Armstrong with a time of 21:02. Junior Kaleigh Page finished sixth al 21:33, sopho- LEGAL NOTICE tact ou. office at the number Hated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Delink has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Beverly Wakfey. A Single Woman to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, a De la ware Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 12, 2001 and record­ ed September 21. 2001 in Instrument Number 1066852 and re-recorded on August 6 2003 in bstrumen*. Number 1110318 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dare hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Seventy-Six Dolan and FortyTwo Cents ($66,076.42) inciudmg inre re it 11.4% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the stature n such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiD be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse n Hastings. MI at l:00PM.on ttarafay. Sotcmbcr 25.2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 part of Section 21, Town 4 North. Range 7 West Tbwnship of Woodland. County of Barry, Michigan; Thence North 875 feet for the place of beginni ng; thence West 230 feet; thence North 100 feet thence East 230 feet, thence S oath 100 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 278 S oath Main, Woodland MI 48897 The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wah I948CL 600.3241a. ta which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated Aurmll?. 2QQ3 Arneriquest Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Pptesrivo ^Associates- PC 36150 Dequndre Rd Ste 810 Sterfing Heights- MI 48310 (5861 795-4400 Ex. 118 Quiffteha. 03-14492 Piiuflgi-rifl Fetterty 30th in 19J3. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trant In (he matter of JERRY JOHNSON. Troxt ed at 206 West Court St. in Hastings. Mchigan. The subject of the pubfc bearing wS be the con­ TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE DESCRIPTION OF BUTTERFLY LANE: A STRIP OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33; TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. 66 FEET WIDE. 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CEN­ TERLINE DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 19' 49" EAST. 132129 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 57 47 WEST 893 00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02‘ 57 WEST. 231.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID CENTERLINE. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 57 47 EAST. 440.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHER­ LY 110.17 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 549 95. THE CENTRAL ANGLE OF WHICH IS 11 DEGREES 28' 41' AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS ,’vORTH 04 DEGREES 46' 34' WEST. 109.99 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING NORTHER­ LY 110.17 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 549.95 FEET. THE CENTRAL ANGLE OF WHICH IS 11 DEGREES 2T 41'. AND CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 04 DEGREES 46’ 34' WEST. 109.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 57 47 EAST. 231.00 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION AND THE END OF SAID CEN­ TERLINE Commonly known as Lot C Butterfly Lane. MiddteviHe. Michigan. Mortgagee has taken steps to have the property deserted hereto determined to be abandoned pur­ suant to MCLA 600.3241. Therefore, the length of the redemption period will oe thirty (30) days from the date of the sate. Dated: August 7. 2003 Matoteeet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L. Purkev Esq Miner. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.L.C. 441 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 omn.m TO CREDITORS: The Notice is hereby given that the Bany County Planning Commission wE conduct a pubic hearing on September 22. 2003. at 7.00 P.Min the Community Room of the Courts A Law Buiding locat­ Dated NflYcmbcr 5.2002, a debt Any information obtained wfl be used for this purpose. If you are re the bffltary, please con­ Evan Williams led the way Saturday tor the Delton boys' cross country team with a tenth place finish at the Wayland Invitational. more Chaney Robinson was eighth in 21:46. Krista Gustafson was 21st in 22:59 and sen­ ior Aubrey Rajmond finished 22nd in 22:59. Jayne Kcnnicott was 35th and Junior Natalie Hoag, severely slowed by illness, managed to come in 39th in 2434, a time far below her usual performance. After Wayland and Middleville. Lowell was third with 74 team points. Northview was fourth with 93, Hamwell fifth al 132, Delton Kellogg sixth at 135, Allegan seventh at 146, Byron Center eighth at 221 and Wyoming Park and Lawton did not finish. Marissa Ingle led Delton by finishing in ninth place with a time of 21:27. Whitney Knollenberg was 13th in 22:07, Kristin Wilfinger was 24th tn 233)2. Nikki Bechtel 46th in 26:37 and right behind her was Stephanie Wallace in 47th. The Middleville boys were not as success­ ful as the girts Saturday morning, taking sixth among the nine teams that competed. Lowell won it with a score of 43, Wayland was runner-up at 78, followed by Allegan 102, Delton Kellogg 110, Wyoming Mr 129, Middleville 188; Lawton 217, Hopkins 280 and Plainwell did not have five runners complete the course. Mike Pete of Allegan was the day’s top runner in 173)9. Chris Hartmess led the Trojans, finishing 12th in 18:31. Alex Robinson was 24tb in 19:41, Brian Cuneo finished 47th in 21:36, Malt Miller 52nd in 22:02 and Keith Fuiecki 53rd in 22:05. For Delton, Evan Williams led the way with an 18:25 clocking, good for 10th place. He was followed by teammates .Andrew Ouding. 16<h in 18:36; Jon Erickson. 26<h in 19:43; Dan Roberts. 28th in 19:48, and Rex decedent. sideration of the following amendment to (he 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: AA2M2 JERRY JOHNSON, who feved at 1821 N. EAST MAP C//ANGE STREET. HASTING S. Ml 49058 died Apr! 28. 2003 Request to rezone property in Section I of Woodland township (see below). Beginning at a point leaving a certain trail under the name of JERRY on the East fine of Sec. 1. T4N. R7W. distant North 02 Deg. 30'45' East. 570.00 t. from the East JOHNSON TRUST, dated NOVEMBER 5. 2002 1/4 post of said Sec. I; th North 87 Deg. 00*28'West. 334.29 ft. parallel wah the East and West 1/4 and is predecessor the Jerry Johnson Trust dated line of said Sec. I ; th North 02 Deg. 30'45' Ezst 220.00 ft., th South 87 Deg. 00*28* East. 334.29 ft. February 2. 1995, wherein the decedent was the to said East Section line; th South 02 Deg. 30*45* West. 220.00 ft. along said East line to the place Settlor and Dane ON. Jones and Cary G. Cuyler of beginning. Subject to highway right-of-way for M-66. were named as the co-trosttes serving at the time Parce I Numbe r—08-15-001 -200-20 of or as a resukofthe decedent's death. Cre diton of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to DarreD N. Jones the named co-trostee at 706 S. Market Street, Hastings, MI 49058 withm 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 8/18/03 DAVID H. TRIPP 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 269/945-9585 Darrel N. Jones 706 S. Market Street Hastings. MI 49058 269^45-9078 maawi Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meetlag Aug. 12,2003 All Board members present County Comm. Net Deputy Nieuwenhuis; Barbara Schonde tana yer. Ubrary Administrator. I guest. Approved minutes; Received reports from Treasurer. Comm. Neil Deputy Nieuwenhuis. Schondeknayer. Clerk and Supervisor. Accepted bid for Center Road parcel from Tom and Ann Feldpausch. Adopted Ordinance 1-03. , Adopted Salary Resolution. Set Budget Hearing for Sept 9. 2003 at 7:05 p.m. Approved officer's participation in Tbwnship Governance Academy. Amended budget in Police Services and Streetlight accounts. Paid outstanding bib. Adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Bonnie L Cranenden. Clerk Attested to by: 0*314434 Jim Brown. Supervisor 4 umm™ AB of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons dcsinng to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing. wE be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any writ­ ten response may be ma tied to the address tasted below or taxed tO (269) 948-4820. The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for pubfc inspection at the Barry County Pfenning Office located at 220 W. State Sl m Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Please cal the Barry County Pfenning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry u ifl provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individu­ als with disabilities at the meeting/hcaring upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with dkab&ics requirmg auxitaary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or caB the (blowing: Michael Brown. County Admnistrator. 220 W. State St. Hastings. MI 49058.(269)945-1284. Debbie 8.Smith m245M Barry County Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28. 2003 — Page 15 Jim Jensen winners show off their trophies The Shalak'ns, (from left) JJ. Quick. Brad Mead, and Steve Bolo, display their hardware after winning the 13-16 bracket at Saturday's Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. OTB's Tino Shepard also got to take home a trophy tor winning the slam dunk contest on Saturday. The Old Time Bakery team of (from left) Lavell McClain, Jack Shepard. Tino Shepard, and Randy Reed took home another set of trophies after winning the 17-24 age group at the Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Bosley Pharmacy {Wtefaeifty am utan&et ttfftAeu at tAe SoVUf fawtty 'fain, (j4sWlegli feting LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM ’S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ 1 HIS FIRM ISA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ING ID COLLECTA DEBT ANY INFORMATION THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT OSTAttiEDJnLLfiEUSEDfOHIMArPUR: POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT OBTAINED WILLBE I SEP FOB THAT PUR­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORM ATIO POSE. PLEASE CONT ACT OL E OFFICE AT TML NUMBERJIELQWJFJ'QUJLREJNACTIVE THE NUMBER BELOW IFYOU ARE IN ACTIVE WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT MIL 11 RY DUTY THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVI MORTGAGE-SALE The Showtime team of (from left) Ruben Reyna, Joe Stroup. Steve White, and Kyle Matleson took the championship in the 25-and-up age division Saturday at the Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The Rayguns earned this year's sportsmanship trophy at the Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3. Teammates (from left) Eric Gillespie. Eric Laurie, and Chris Timmerman received a trophy to share, and each took home one of the tour­ nament game balls. Trademark Realty Armour Auction Service yoa {at pwtetaAiity toy Hievifat tc&i&cty At tAc “Bwuf (f&atty Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas E. Mucci and Julie A. Muca. husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated June 18.1999 and recorded Jufy 14.1999 in Liber 1032. Page 513, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sun of Two Hundred Twenty-One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven and 57/100 Doftvs ($221,197.57) including interest al the of 7.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby grven that the mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 OO p.m. on September 12,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry. County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 48 -Sunrise Shores No. 2* as recorded in Uber 5, Page 98 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sa<e The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated August 14, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Re No 200 0684 Pub: 8/14- WI1 THIS FIRM ISA DEBT COLLEGER ATTEMPT ING ID COLLECTA DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WIL IRE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE- PLEASE CONTACT OCR OFFICE AT THLALMBERBELQAYJEmLJLRtPiACILYE MILUKLDUIX MORTGAGE SALE Dcfauk has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James R. Hennenit. a single man. to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 20. 2000 and recorded December Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bank One. National Association, as Trustee by assignment dated December 28. 2000 and recorded on March 26. 2002 in Uber 1077128. Page I. Barry County Records. There n claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Four and 61/100 Dofer* ($63,404.61) NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, is amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the foUowing manner including interest at the rate of 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, al public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs in Barry County, The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: ORDNANCE NO .3JL2M3 hfchigan at I.-00 p.m. on September 18,2003 . The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and at described as: Commencing at the North I/4 post of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 49 seconds West. 546.20 feel along the North line of said Section 29; thence South 06 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds West. 435.84 feet to the point of beginning; thence South II degrees 35 mmutes 41 seconds West 299.71 feet; thcncc South 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 sec­ ends East. 54.48 feet along the centerline of Lewis Road; thence North 12 degrees 02 minutes 33 sec­ onds East 299.97 feet; thence North 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 second* West 56.84 feet to the point of beginning, subject to an easement for public high­ way purpose* over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for Lewis Road and any other casements or restric­ This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Orangeville Twp. of Barry County. Michigan. The above named ordnance becomes effective September 4. 2003. Copies ofthn ordinance are avaflabte for purchase or inspection m the Barry County Pkannr.g Office at 220 W. State Street. tions of record. The redemption period shaB be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shaB be 30 days from the date ofthe sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a ssnul- Hastings. Michuan. between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday taneous resolutwn with the borrower. Dated. August 21.2003 through Friday. Please cal 945-1290 for further wi formation ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. National Ass oration, as Dale : August 22. 2003 Jeffrey S MacKenZie. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Debbie S Smith.Clerk by Robert E. Madden Jr. and MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defeuk has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clyde M. Madden, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated July 23, 2001 and recorded September 1. Joseph Harvaih an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Bank of America. N.A., successor by merger to BA Mortgage, LLC.. Mortgagee, dated 4016, Barry County Christy Record*. There i* chimed to be due on »uch mort­ November 6. 1998, and recorded on December 3, 1998, in Lfoer 1021711 oa.Page 1-7 ■ Barry gage the turn of Seay-Six Thousand Eight Hundred County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage Fifteen and 16/100 Dollars ($66,815.16) including there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 68/100 do fen ($61,925.68). 2001 in Uber 106. Page merest at the rate of 10.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statute* of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wR be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 25,2003 . including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of safe contaned in said mort­ gaged and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ■ hereby given that said mortgage wifl be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premise*, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; The North IS of Lot, 1 J.'SK*’ 10. Daniel or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, ML at 1XX) p.m.. on StptambMlS. 2003. • •wir-f-t • . ■ Said premise* are situated it TOWNSHIP OF Striker\ Addition to the Cky, formerly Vifiage of BARRY. Barry County. Mchigan. and are described The premaes are located in the Cky of Hittings, Hasting*, Barry County. Michigan according to the recorded olat. • Lot 46 Fair Lake Park, accordng to the recorded The redemption period shall be 6 month* from pkt thereof as recorded in liber 3 of Phu. Page the dak: cf such safe, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 77. The redemption period shaB be 6 month(s) from §600.324 i a, in which case the redemption period thafl be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ the date of such sate, antes* determined aban­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: August 28,2003 doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 day* from the dat: of such sate. Dated: August 21.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL TEAM G (241) 593-1310 Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Corporation. A* Trott A Trott. P.C. Mortgagee Attorneys and Counselors P.O. Box 5041 Troy. MI 48007-5041 30400 Th te graph Road. Suhe 200 Bingham Farms. Ml48025 Tie *200323914 (248)457-1000 Fie No. 214.0565 Pub: 8/28 -W25 MS!44*4 28, 2000 in Uber 1053395. Page 1. Barry County uAsWiegli ‘-Penny Defisuk has been made in the condxfons of a mongage made Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Trustee. As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. MI 48007-5041 (248)45"-l000 Fk No. 207.0538 Barry County •M1M2S Fob: 8/21 - S/18 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFOMMATIO WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVI MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defeuk has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon E. Amr. Jr., a single man (original mortgagors) to Fhgstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 4. 2001, and recorded on May 9. 2001 in Uber Instrument No. IO59355 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated November 7. 2001. which was record­ ed on November 19. 2001. n Uber Instrument No. 069955. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUN­ DRED NINETY-SIX AND 69/100 doDan ($91,596.69), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained h said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wR be foreclosed by a sate ofthe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 2. 2003. Said premises are situated bi VILLAGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 15. Tbwn 4 North. Range 7 West, thence South 88 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East. 660.0 feet along the South line of said Section 15; thence North 2 degrees 40 minutes 8 seconds East. 558.0 feet along the centetfoe of State Street to the place of beginning, thence continuing North 2 degrees 40 minutes 8 seconds East along said centerfoe 90.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 15 minutes 00 degree* East 194.98 feet to the West kne of the plat of Parton's Addition to the Village of Woodland; thence South 2 degrees 22 minutes 57 seconds West 89.99 feet along said West fine; thence North 88 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds West 195.43 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an ease­ ment for pubfc highway purposes over the Westerly 24.75 feet for State Street The redemption period shaB be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaB be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 28. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CAUL Team S (248)593-1304 Trott ATron. P.C. Anomeys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suae 200 Brigham Fanns. Ml48025 File *200322330 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT1O WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVI MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defeuk has been made in the condition* of a mortgage made by John B. Weddington, a single man and Donna B. Stamps, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dared April 4, 1996. and recorded on April 17. 1996 n Uber 657 on Page 268 in Barry County Records. K&higan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the St Paul Federal Bank for Saving. Assignee by an assignment dated August II, 1998. which was recorded on July 25. 2002. in Instrument No. 1084371. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 72/100 dohrs ($95,873.72). metadmg interest at 7.700% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, ML at IXX) p.m.. on September 18. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Mchigan. and are described as: Lot 80 of Sunset Shores *2. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 39. Ako commencing on the Northeast comer of Section 10. Tbwn 1 North, Range 8 West, thence North 89 degrees 49 min­ utes West along the North fare of said Section 10. a distance of 1776.13; thence Sou* 15 degrees 11 mnute* West 521.90 feet; to the true ptece of beginning; thence Sou* 15 degrees 11 minutes West 200.00 feet; *ence North 74 degree* 49 min­ ute* West 200.00 feet to *e Easterly foe of Sunset Dr ; thcncc North 15 degrees 11 minutes Eastatong said Easterly foe 200.00 feet, *ence Sou* 74 degree* 49 minute* East 200.00 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shaB be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case *e redemption period shaB be 30 days from *e date of such sate. Dated: August 14. 2003 FOR INFORMATON. PLEASE CALL Team J (248)593-1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Anomeys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml48025 Fie *200221320 Team J ■rows (8/14-9/4) �P«Q» IB — Thundey, August ZB. 2003 — Ths Hastings Banner Mark Bender hired as Lake 0 manager by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Mark Bender was the Lake Odessa Village Council’s overwhelming choice for new village manager at Monday night's meeting. The council agreed unanimously to have Village President Karen Banks and the Personnel Committee start negotiations with Bender. Bender was hired this summer as Lake Odessa's new police chief, replacing John Shaw, who left last fall. Bender had been serving as city manager and police chief in Reading. Mich. He was named acting village manager at a recent Village Council meeting, replacing Bill Yost, who left last June to pursue a missionary calling. Bender said he was excited to be filling the same positions he left in Reading. “My wife, Sharon, and I feel very welcome in the Lake Odessa community. I want to work with the council and move forward in a positive direc­ tion. I don’t want tc dwell on the past.” The village interviewed Bender and four other candidates last Saturday morning. Each trustee scored each candidate and the results were charted. Bender scored a total of 268, Lloyd Matthes scored 193 followed by Dennis White with 165. Matthew Storbeck with 155 and Jerrold Graham with 150. In a council discussion prior to Monday’s PFTER P C. » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEteFTteG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATON WE OBTAM WILL M USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (MS) 53»7400 V YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default haa been made in the conffitiom of a mrrtgngu made by: Michael R. Keeler and Rebecca R. Keeier. husband and w«e to Mortgage Elsctronic Registration System, Inc., (“ME RS”) solely as nominee for Lender and Lander’s successors and assigns. Exchange financial Corporation. a Mtehigan Corporation. Mortgagee dated December 28, 2001, and recorded on January 9, 2002. In document 1072704. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the data hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE ANO 96/100 DOLLARS (>105.989.98). todudtog interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained In said mort­ gage and the ttttute in such case made and provkmo, nonce ts nereoy given mat sara mongage ww be torectoaed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. or some part of Even, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in llartngi, Mtehigan. at 1«0 o’clock pjn. on September 11,2003. Said premisos are situated in Township of Cartton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described Part of too Northwest 1/4 of too Southwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 4 North. Range 8 West rlsaariboil as roeows. uegmnmg at a point on me west wie o< Section 30 dtetant South 194.50 foot from too West 1/4 post thereof, thence East 571 foot more or less along too South Ena ot lands conveyed and record­ ed In Uber 143 of dMtfo on Page 198 to toe East Ina of too West 1/2 of the Norto.vest 1/4 of the Soutowaat 1/4 of Soctton 30; thence South 297 foot along said East Ino; thence West 571 foot more or foes to too West Ino of Section 30; thence North 297 foot to toe piece of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from too dale of such sate. Dated: Augutt 4, 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc. (*MERS*) soely as nominee tor Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. Exchange Anandai Corporation, a Mfohigan Corporation RETERbL SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HMs, Michigan 48334 . vote. Lake said that with tb? exception of Bender she was not impressed with any of the candi­ dates. "They may have looked good on paper, but didn’t looked good in the interview," she said. Banks agreed with Lake and said "We need a good ftL" Trustee Jerry Engle said he didn't want a sec­ ond round of interviews with any of the candi­ dates. McCloud said he was not impressed with any of the candidates and “it was obvious one guy (Bender) was head and shoulders above the rest.” Trustee Ross Thomas said he was not impressed with the other candidates. Trustee Mike Brighton said to get the subjective out of the scoring and get someone who could fit with the team. “I don’t see why we need to go further. It would be a waste of time," he said. After the vote, Brighton said he wholeheart­ edly believed Bender was the right man. “I want­ ed him from the get-go." McCloud said there is now a breath of fresh air in the Page Building. Lake said he has taken the initiative and gone beyond. Banks said she has heard nothing but good things. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Defauk havmg been made in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL J. ANDERS AND NICOLE L ANDERS, husband and wife, of 536 E. Madison. Hastings. MI 49085. Mortgagor, to M AI Bank. FSB. ISO North Executive Drive. Brookfield. Wl 53005. Mortgagee: dated February 25. 2002, and recorded h the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan. on March 5. 2002. al Instrument No. 1075958. on whku mortgage there is chimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal the sum of Ninety Nine Thousand One Hundred Forty Six and 03/100 Defers (>99,146.03), plus interest, from the date of this notice, anti paid, at the rate of seven and 97/100 percent (7.97%) per year. And no suit or proceeding at hw or n equity havng been instituted to recover the debt secured by the mortgage or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of tale contained in the mortgage and pursuant to the sunite h the Suie of Michigan in such cases made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. October 2. 2003. at one ottock (1:00) m the afternoon, local time, the mortgage wB be fore­ closed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Sl. Hastings, hfichjgan (thal being the budding where the Circuit Court Sx Barry County is held), of the premises described in die mortgage, or so much thereof as may be nec­ essary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on the mortgage, with interest thereon at the rate of seven and 97/100 percent (7:97%) per year, and al legal coats, charges and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees a Bowed by hw, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary tn protect its interest m the premises. The premises are located in CkyVof Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as folows: Lot I of Block 4 of HJ KenfiekH Second Addition to the City, formerly Vikge of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber I of Pkts, Page 37, Barry County Records. Parcel No. 08-55-240-028-00. The redemption period shal be six (6) months from the date of such safe, in accordance with MCL 600.3241(8). unless the property is deemed aban­ doned pursuant to MCL600.3241a. ■ which case the redemption period shal be thirty (30) days, as provided m MCL ^00.3240(10). Doted: August 20. 2003 Mti Bank. FSB 180 North Executive Drive Brookfield. Wl 53005 BELLAIRS DEAN COOLEY SILER MOULTON A SMITH BY: Steven W Moulton. P-28282 412 S. Saginaw St.. Suhe 300 Fhnt. MI 48502 (110)767-1520 (9-25) «*J4**I THS FIRM IS A DgRT CPU FCTOR ATTEMPHNG ING TO L 3LLECTA DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINFA^ Wn.IAF USED FOR THAT FL'RPOSE. PLEASE CONT ACT OUR OFTIC'E AT THE NUMBER BELOW DYOU ARF IN ACTIVE mortgage made by Wfeatn Grinage Jr, a taigle penoo, to Sebring CapaalCorporation, mortgagee, diicd March 25. 2002 and recorded June 20. 2002 in Document No. 1080742. Barry County Records. Said mortgage a now held by JPMorgan Chate Bank Aa Tint tee by aaaignment dated April 3,2002 and recorded on January 24,2003 in Document No. 1096100, Barry County Records. There ■ chimed io be due on such mortgage the sum of One and Thousand Three 18/100 Dolan Hundred O145J35.il) nebding ntertst at the rote of 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contamed in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Mchigan. notice it hereby given that the mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged ptemses, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings n Barry County. Mchigan at IXX) pjn. on October 2, 2003. The premnes are located n the Tbwnship of Maple Grove. Barry County. Mchigan, and are described aa: Commencng at the South corner of Section 34, Town 2 North. 7 West. Range Maple Grove "township. Barry County, Michigan, thence West 10 rods, thence North 18 rods; thence East 10 rods to section fine : thence South 18 rods to point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shaB be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MLLA §600.324la. m which case the redemption period shaB be 30 days from the date ofthe sate. The forectosng mortgagee can reicasd the sate h the event taneous resobtion weh the borrower. August 28,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee . Aa Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, hfl 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 207.0840 e*s244’i MORTOAOUALE Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Kns E. King, a single woman, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated March 8.2002 and recorded March 28.2002 In doc­ ument number 1077305, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage toe sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Ave Hundred Seventy-Nine and 48/100 Dollars ($113,579.48) induffing Interest at toe rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in toe mort­ gage and toe statutes of toe Store of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on September 4,2083. The premised are located in toe Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4, section 23. town Nortn, nange o west, iownsntp or nasungs. Barry County, Michigan described as: Beginning at the North 1/4 comer ot section: Thence North 90 degrees 00 mmutes OB seconds; thence ffiguth 00 degrees 26 mmutes 22 seconds West. 264 fo42 feet along toe East Ina gf the Wast 1/2 of toe West 1/2 of The West 1/2 of Northeast 1/4 of said section. Hastings Townstup. Barry County, Michigan. I ne reoempoon penoo sna> oe o morans num the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in Accordance, with MCLA §600.3241■; In which c& toe redefhption period shal bo 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind too sale in too event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with toe borrower. Dated: July 31,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Company, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rte No. 214.0815 Pub: 7/31-W28 ING TO COLLECT A DEBfT. ANY INFORMAT1O WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Eighty-Four and 69/100 Dollars ($109,064.69) inducing interest at the rate of 145% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wM ba torectoaed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, tt pubto venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1X0 pm. on September 4, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, distant North 89 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds West 1090.00 feet from the Southeast comer oi section 33; thence continuing North 89 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds West 320.00 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACITVI Pub: 6/28 - W25 MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defauk hat been tuade in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen L Linn, a angle person (original mortgagors) to National Cky Mortgage Company, successor by merger and name change to Firot of America Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated October 3, 1997. and recorded on October 8, 1997 in Uber Document 81002567 in Barry County Records. Mchigan. on which mortgage there ■ claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 70/100 dofen (>99.789.70) nckidmg iniereit at 6.250% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ■ hereby given that said mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged pre ra­ ise s. or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mchigan. at 1XX) pjn.. on September 18. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHF OF HOPE. Barry County. Mchigan. and are described Lot 24 of Beechwood, according to the recorded pkt thereof, and that part of Lot 27 of said Ptit described as commencing at the Southeast comer feet along said South bne; thence North 00 degrees 00 of-.aid Lot 24; thence Easterly on a fare to continu­ minutes 05 seconds East 332.00 feet paraBel with tho East line of the Southeast 1/4 ot said section 33. thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 36 seconds East 320.00 teat: thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 05 ation of the line between lot 24 and 25 of said plat seconds West 331.52 test to the place of beginning. Westerly on a continuation on the line between Lots Subject to a private easement tor ingress and egress 23 and 24 of said plat a distance of 63 feet and 10 and utebes over the West 66 feet thereof. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date ot sucti sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the This 1998 Lamborghini Diabol SV, owned by Richard Ormanovich, won “Best Foreign Car." Photo by Perry Hardin Notice of Mortgage Forte lose re Sale OflTAXED WO L Bg USPD FOR THAT FURPOSE. a 3rd parry buys the property and there ■ a sanul- Dated: QflIAItfQMU if IBTO FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. FLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE IMUTARY DUTY, H BABE CQNTACT QUR fifYFf AT TIT MMOT BELOW IF YOU AHEM ACM Ml 1TARY DUH. MQfiTGAQEEALE recorded July 6, 2000 In document number 1046373, Barry County Records. Said mortgage ia now held by LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF EMC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2002-8, MORTGAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2002-Bby assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed Stickney for his 1966 Chevrolet Nova and Ken Racine for his 1968 Camaro RS. Ron VanZytveld and his 1948 GMC Stake Truck and Ron and Lynda Carpenter with their 1948 CHevrolet both took home a Best Full Size Truck award. Barney Silsbee won for Best Mini-Truck with his 1991 Chevrolet S-10. Best Foreign Cars were presented to Richard Ormanovich with his 1998 Lamborghini Diabol SV and Phil Keefer with his 1957 Triumph TR-3. John and Linda Franks took him Best Orphan wih their 1952 Studebaker, as did Ralph Merr.U with his 1933 Studebaker. Ron Rapton, with a 1955 Mercury, and Gary Glenn, with a 1962 Lincoln, each took home a Best Custom award. Best Convertible was awarded to Ruth Hickey’s 1964 Chevrolet, and the Special Interest award went to Greg Denio’s 1970 Chevrolet Nova. Nelson Replogle won Oldest Original with his 1932 Chevrolet, and Vic and Lona Pugh won Best Paint with their 1955 Ford. The Custom Compact award went to Joe Shaeffer for his 1994 Ford Mustang. THBF«MffiADElTGQLL£GT0fl ATTEMFT- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT first Alliance Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 26. 2000 and Car connoisseurs reveled in old time cars this past weekend al the Hastings Car Club 2003 Cruise to Summerfest. The top three best of show cars were pre­ sented to Sparky Weedall, with his 1964 Chevrolet Nova; David Draper for his 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. and Doug Hume’s 1951 Ford. Winning the Best Chevrolet category was Bernie Hickey, with a 1964 edition, and Craig Holley with a 1953 edition. Best Oldsmobile went to Ron Wiles with a 1959 edition, and Best Cadillac went to George Ulrich’s 1973 version. The James Partridge Family won the Best Buick category with their 1972 car, gpd Chuck Frary won die Best Pontiac with h:s 1964 edition. Best Ford went to Ralph Rascy’s 1938 car, and Bob Russell’s 1955 Mercury. Wes and Shirley VanMalsen won for Best Mopar with their 1970 Plymouth Barracuda along with Phillip Austin with his 1933 Chrysler. The Best Street Rod went to John Cisco with his 1934 Ford, and Dixie Justice with her 1933 Studebaker Coupe. Best Street Machine was awarded to Lee INCLTQCQ'-kECTADEBLAMY.IHFQRMAIlQN TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMADOH gage made by Diane L. Rose, an unmarried woman, to MQRHiACEJALE Dcfeuk hat been made in the conditioas of a Thirty-Five Mark Bender "It is so refreshing to see his excellent people skills.” she said. "We have needed that for a long time. He is not afraid to find resources to get answers and he keeps the council up to speed. He is building and repairing bridges." Default has been matin In the conditions of a mort­ MILFIRY DUTY Hundred Forty-Five Summerfest car show winners announced a distance of 66 feet to West fare of driveway as now used; thence Northerly along the West said of said driveway 87 feet and 3 Steve Elzinga shows his daughter Dakota what features make this 1934 Ford Coupe a great car. Photo by Erika Simpson inches: thence inches to the Northeast comer of said Lot 24; thence South to place of beginning. The described parcel subject to a 12 foot roadway off the Northerly said thereof. The redemption period shaB be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaB be 30 days Dated: Ju^31,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA­ TION AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF EMCMORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2002-B. MORT­ GAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES. from the date of »uch sate. SERIES 2002-B . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 F4e No 199 0302 Attorney* and Count cion ossnsoe Dated: August 14. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott 4 T.oo, P.C. 30400 Thtegraph Road. Suae 200 Bingham Farms. M 48025 Fie 8200324302 Pub: 7/31 - 8^9 Th am F (8/14-9/4) Joe Pohl polishes his 1969 Cutlass (S) Oldsmobile. Photo by Erika Simpson �T>» H*«ng» 0rm _ Thurwl^. Augua a. 2003 — Pago 17 SAWMILL, continued from page 2 Many citizens spoke at the meeting this year. Seventy residents in the area had signed a petition supporting the operation, many of whom had previously been opposed to it. Mark Bishop, who works for the DNR as a land manager and deals with timber sales, said *Tve deal* with Mr. Benner for a number of years, and he's adhered to strict contracts that we have. I'm speaking for the man s integrity. The timber industry is unfairly stereotyped" He said small business makes the economy go, and society demands wood products, and there is a need "to look at the big picture, and as consumers we don't think about where these things come from." George Cullers said timber products were similar to agriculture. He questioned how cut timber would affect the creek differently than fallen logs. He said a sawmill would be an asset to the county. Don Bennett, like others, said the operation met the specie use regulations for the ag dis­ trict and "more represents an agricultural use than a commercial or industrial use.** Ken Haub suggested the volume of output could determine if the operation was com­ mercial or not and asked commissioners to consider the amount of board feet of produc­ tion. Russell Fox said he liked the possibility the operation would provide jobs, in time up to five or six. Dan Fighter said there was noise from other kinds of activities in the area, such as fanning, and this is preferable to a feeder pig operation, or a feed mill for instance. He said compromise was needed. People working for Benner said the opera­ tion was a clean one and he was always com­ pliant with standards asked of him. On the other hand, owners of 36 recently constructed homes in a development next to the property were among those who thought the use was inappropriate. About 40 homes are near the proposed operation. Many were represented by attorney Bruce Gee, who argued the sawmill operation would interfere with surrounding residential uses. Honeysuckle Hills, has expensive homes whose owners purchased them for the rural atmosphere in the A-R zone, which allows agriculture, but not a sawmill. Gee called a sawmill "the equivalent of a factory." Mery Ann Nini. whose property abuts Benner's, complained that noise travels from the logging operation and does "interrupt our family life." Judy Shawnasee expressed worries over traffic safety tc cars traveling on M-79 at 65 to 70 mph. She suggested the owner should consider setting up the operation in an indus­ trial or commercial area. Others agreed, mentioning emergency vehicles, as well as cars. Maple Valley High School teacher and for­ mer coach Jerry' Reese said tic also was con­ cerned about traffic safety. Guard rails on a curve heading west block a driver’s vision, he pointed out. Reese, also a real estate agent, said he did not believe the planned use was compatible with the residential nature of the area. Mike Tron complained the jake brakes on the logging trucks connected with the logging were a major source of noise. He stressed the danger to other vehicles from these trucks on the hill "coming in and out of that drive." He said the pavement showed wear from the weight loads of the big trucks and trailers. He said the operation was a commercial business going on where it was forbidden, with trucks "from Tennessee. California, all over the United States." a part of it. Win Shawnasee, who lives east of the oper­ ation, said the facility includes a building of 120 X 50 or 60 feet, containing diesel logging equipment, a three-acre log yard, planned for various uses, a pile of firewood, and a tractor trailer rig loaded with veneer logs from north­ ern Michigan. He said in July, working hours extended until as late as 10:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. He said he had talked with Benner for three hours, but was still opposed, and expected current problems to increase. Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley said cutting logs was a farm opera­ tion, but a sawmill was not. Castleton board members were opposed to the operation 4-3, he said. He said only three or four farms still oper­ ated in the township, which was changing from agriculture. He challenged the semi­ truck noise rating and said he doubted if it included the use of jake breaks, used on Benner’s property and on the highway. Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie said the previous denial by the commission included several reasons, and not just one or two. Mackenzie said he was displeased "that it appears you have been running the sawmill or some sort of logging operation, in spite of the fact you clearly knew we denied your permit two years ago, and operating in violation of our last ruling, and knew dam well you were doing it." Benner answered. There hasn't been one board sawed on that property since that meet­ ing." Mackenzie said there was still a logging operation going on in violation of cunent ordinances, verified by McManus. Thirty days of sawing is allowed in a 60­ day period in the agricultural zone without a special use permit. Mackenzie questioned the details of the noise study relative to duration and continu­ ous levels vs. peak levels. Commissioners also pointed out the distance from the noise SCDOOl DOtTO. • Heard s presentation by driver education instructor Jeff Simpson, who spoke about the difficulty o'. not having a driving range because of resurfacing work being done on the high school parking lot. He noted that "the challenge was there and met" but "it was scary" taking student driver’s directly onto the roads surrounding rhe high school. The can used in date jtur*driver’s edocsflotl ses­ sion, were supp ied by Dreisbach and Bill Seif of Hastings There were 181 enrolled in the summer driver's education program and 179 received certificates. Jim Brown, who called himself "a local taxpayer.’’ hrouglit photographs of the Annex building next to the Hastings Elementary School. He commented on the water damage done lo the building *We build and build, but we don’t take care at what we got.’ Brown said regarding the Annex building Bonn! President Patricia Endsley staled. "We need to look at what's really wrong." • Approved of the layoffs of paraprofes­ sionals Cheryl Clous and Debra PettingilI. • Approved appointments of Janice Karasinski (secretary, administration office). PLEASE TAKE NOTTE that on September 9. 2003, al 7:05 p.m. at the Township Hal at 8S5 River Road, Hastings, the Board of Trustees wfl hold a Public Hearing on the Tbwnshipli LAND CHARTER BARRY TOWNSHIP. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER COUNTY. A copy of the proposed budget, betadbg the proposed prop­ Bonnie PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been filed with ship. for the estabhhment of an assessment district for the control of aquatic weeds in Algonquin Lake, pursuant to the provisions of Mkh*an Pubic Act 116 of 1932 and Public Act 1M 0/1954. as amended, located within the proposed specia/l the Township. SPECIAL WEED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 to said petition. omm»i advance of the hearing. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOLL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVI MILITARY DUTY. Pbrnwel. hfchfcan 49080. and Bond of Mchigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507, dated June 12, 2000, and recorded on June 21. 2000, in Instrument No. 1045800 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpcbte Bank, whose address is 770 Kenmoor S.E., Suite 201, Grand Rapids, Mchigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of June 21, 2000 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in instrument No. 1045801 and upon which there b now cbimed to be due to principal and interest the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Dolan and Seventy Six Cents ($26,290.76) and no suit or proceedings al hw ha vpart thereof! October 2, 2003, at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned wffl sei at the East door of the Barry County Buidng, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Mchigan that being of Barry at pubfc ventre to the highest bidder for the has caused to be prepared certain plans and has obtained an purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid estimate for said improvement and has received the same and has passed a resolution tentativefy declaring its intention to upon said Mortgage, together with the bgal fees and charges of the safe, including attorney's fees make such improvement and tentativefy designating the spe­ allowed by bw, the premises in said mortgage cialassessment district against which the cost ofsuch improve­ located h the Township of Prairievifte, Barry County ment is to be assessed, as hereinbefore described and has and which are deserfoed as folows* Commencing at tire Southwest comer of the caused said plans and estimate to be filed with the Township Northwest IM of the Southeast IM of Section 20. Clerk for pubic examination. The total cost is estimated at $64,730.00. which uB require a maxmtum assessment to be I Tbwn levied in the proposed district of $250 00 for each unproved Tbwnship, Barry County. Mchigan; thence Nonh lakefront lot or parcel. $30 00 for each unimproved lakefront lot eight rods; thence East 20 rods; thence South 8 1 North. Range 10 West, Prairievflk or parcel and $30.00 for each improved or uninproved lot with­ rods; thence West 20 rods to the beginning, hem out lake frontage (as shown on the Township Tax Rof). with any •08-12-020-017-40 redu-rion from the maximum assessment to be made m the same ratio as specified above. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hearing upon the petition, the improvement and the special assessment district to be established for the assessment and the cost thereof, including any revision, correction, amendment or change there­ in. wiB be held at the Township HaB. 2461 Heath Read. within the Township, commencing at 7 30 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, the 3rd day of September. 2003 said time and place. Robin F. McKenna. Clerk RUTLANDC/MRTER 2461 which has an address of 13755 Burchett Road. PtebweK hfchfean 49080. The redemption period shal be six (6) months from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a) b which case the redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from the date of such safe. Northpointe Bank 770 Kenmoor SE TO H NS HV> Heath Road 49058 (289) 948- 2194 Hastings. Michigan Grand Rapdt. MI 49546 Dated: August 20. 2003 Drafted by: Wfltam M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. Z.'.W., Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. MI 49503 (616)458-1315 ■iHigliftll Qus 11Bi iB|i OtJlTOJ ASADEBTCOLLECTOR.WEAREATTEMPTNQTOCOtXECTADEBTANDANYMFORMATON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having bean made in the terms and condNtons of a certain mortgage made by Deborah Efoen, unmarried. Mortgagors, to Homeowners Loan Corp., Mortgagee, dated the 4th day of January, 2003 and recorded in the office ot the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 23rd day ot January, 2003 in Instrument No. 1096111 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., said Assignment having been recorded on the 14th day of May, 2003, in Instrument No. 1104324, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Nine & 64/100 ($98,859.64), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the I8tti day of September, 2003 at 1:00 o'clock o.m. Local Time, said mortgage wfl be torecoeed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon al 9.70000 % per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses. Including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its interest In the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: AH that cer­ tain piece or pvcel of tend situated in the VBage of Prairievine, County at Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows. to wit: Lot 42, Supervisor s Plat of the Village of rrafnevHre. accoroing to me recoroec riat mereot as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, Page 74. County of Barry, State of Michigan. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately following the sale Dated: 8/14/03 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee Sate 201 ALL interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ __. Edward Jones Individuate with dbabfltiea requiring auxihry aids or services should contact the township clerk at bast seven (7) days a the pbee of holding Che Circuit Court for the County PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board 269-94B-9780 or TOLLFREE 877-94S-9780 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue ofthe Land and premises fronting and access to Algonquin Lake m Lake Sections 1.2. 3 and 12 as listed on Schedule A attached Hastings. Ml 49058 Dated: AbfWsilt. fOOT power of sab contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Investment Representative 228 N. Church Street This Notice in given by order of the Board of Trustee*. bg been instituted to recover the said debt or any assessment district described upon the petition situated within BofcKlWP L. Cruttenden, Clerk 289-948-9890 office Mortgage dated June 16, 2000, and recorded on and received by the Township Board of Rutkind Charter town­ I How should I prepare? ship hal after September 2 by appointment with the clerk. organized and existing under the taws of the State INTERESTED PER­ ■ Am I covered? erty tax miBage ale, wfl be avaiabte for inspection at the town­ Mortgage A investment Corporation, a corporation SONS I How does Social Security work? The Property tax rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be discussed at this hearing. Road. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ Join ua lor a dtocuabon that may help you answer the following questions- 2004 budget until after the pubfc hearing. Defeuk having been made a the conditions of a RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN According to the Social Security Adrranistraiion, Soon Security benefits are expected to begin exceeding tax collections tn the year 2015 Are you and your family financially prepared? proposed 2004 budget The Board may not adopt its proposed real estate mortgage made by Andrew C. Koch, a single man, whose address b 13753 Burchett NOTICE OF • PUBLIC HEARING Social Security Notice of Public Hearing On Proposed 2004 Budget Kevin Morgan (math teacher, middle school). Ten Zurface (half-time kindergarten teacher). Thomas Brighton (athletic director, middle school). Steven Collins (cross country couch, middle school), Andrew Haines (girls’ junior varsity tennis coach, high school). Stan Kirkendall (boys’ junior varsity golf coach, high school). Kristy Singstock (girls' seventh grade basketball coach, middle school) and Angelia Sixberry (girls' eighth grade basket­ ball coach, middle sehooll. * Accepted a gift of $.0,000 from MainStreet Savings Bank, which will be made in installments over three years, to be used toward the Pierce soccer field project. * Noted that 49 students were released and 75 students were admitted through the Schools of Choice program the board . * Approved the readmission of middle school student Josh Sulfin. ■ Received information about job descrip­ tion policies for the school system and the exhibits will be seen at the next meeting, which will be Monday evening. Sept 15. The next Hastings Board of Education meeting will be held on al 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 in the all-purpose room of Central Elementary School at 509 S. Broadway in Hastings. opposed. The motion to approve the sawmill included many stipulations: • An inspection by the township would occur every six months. • Operation to occur from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, and no operation on Sunday. • No more than 30 cubic yards of accumu­ lated sawdust would accrue. • A flashing entrance sign 500 feet east and west of the drive, with a remote timer activat­ ed one minute before the truck cooes out to the highway, to be worked out with the MDOT. • There was not to be more than 12.000 board feet of lumber produced each week, without future Planning Commission approval. • Trucks would not use exhaust brakes on the private driveway, and a sign on the drive entrance would state this. • No exterior open wood burning of waste products would be done on the site. • Fuel storage would be limited and stored in safety fuel containment • A 300-foot setback from Highbank Creek would be observed. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP SCHOOL BOARD, continued from page 2 In other business Monday evening, the sources was not mentioned in the test. Diesel fuel on the site was noted. Planning Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan held that the trees on the property blocked visibility of the drive. He said he would like an extra lane there. Benner said he could cut some of the trees near M-79 if that would help improve the sight distance, but Michigan Department of Transportatation approval would be needed, he said. So far, no accidents have occurred from truck traffic to the operation, he said. Commissioner Jim Alden asked if a previ­ ous ZBA ruling on the property had been appealed, but Benner said it had not. Alden said he had observed cars on M-79 about every seven or eight seconds. Alden asked the applicant if the commis­ sion was inclined to approve the request, would he accept certain stipulations, which he enumerated? When Benner agreed, these stip­ ulations were later included as part of the motion to approve the request which passed in a 4-2 vote with Mackenzie and Morgan __ FABRIZIO & BROOkTpC Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney tor 30011 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Mi 48084 248-362-2600 Pub : 8/14-9/11 _ Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539­ 7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTT MORTGAGE SALE - Delink ha« been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Raymond L Moms and Sherrie A. Morris, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Regiatration Systems, inc.. CMERS"), aofely aa nominee for Lender and Lenderli successors and assigns Alternative Lending Group, Mortgagee dated August 1, 2001. and recorded on August 13, 2001. in Liber 1064657. Barry County Records. Mchigan. and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORT­ GAGE CORFORKnON. by an assignment dated August I, 2001, and recorded on August B, 2001, b Uber 1064658, Barry County Records, Mchigan, on which mortgage there is chimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED rORTY FOUR AND 76/100 DOLLARS ($90,944.76), inebdtag merest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contxfoed b said mort­ gage and the statute b such case made and pro­ vided, notice in hereby given that said mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sate ofthe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse b Hastings. Mchigan, at 1.-00 o'clock p.m. on September 25. 2003. Safe premises are situated b Cky of Hastings, Barry County, Mchigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 289 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THENCE WEST 12 RODS FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 8 RODS. THENCE WEST 4 RODS. THENCE SOUTH 8 RODS.THENCE EAST 4 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SFCTON 18. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MK?HT GAN. 08-55-001-105-00. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned b accordance wih I948CL 600.3241a. b which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: Jn|y 14.2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmington Hfls, Mchigan 48334 (9/18) umust �Page 18 — Thursday, August 28, 2003 — The Hastings Banner Thornapple Manor sewer hookup with city planned by David T. Young Editor Thomapple Manor plans to hook up to sewer service from the City of Hastings by construt ting and extending a pipeline about 12.000 from its facility on Nashville Road in Hastings Township. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning gave its blessing to the nursing facility continuing efforts to replace its current wastewater treat­ ment lagoon system, constructed in 1970. with city hookup. The total cost of the project has been estimated at $1,632 million. Thomapple Manor Administrator Jim DeYoung said the old lagoon system is in a state of disrepair and the Department of Environmental Quality is likely to hold up applications for a new discharge permit until improvements or changes are made. Engineers Fishbeck. Thompson and Carr presented four options: 1. Treatment and discharge into the Thomapple River. 2. Build a small mechanical treatment plant. 3. Update and repair the current system. 4. Extend a pipeline to the City of Hastings for discharge into the wastewater treatment plant. David Filipiak. an engineer with Fishbeck. Carr. Thompson & Huber said there have been discussions with the county and town­ ship and city officials, and they feel the best option is to do business with the city, which has plenty of room in its treatment facility. “The city has lots of capacity,” DeYoung said. “They’re running at only about 50 per­ cent.” Hooking up to the city is more expensive than having one’s own service, with double the hookup and service rates as for city resi­ dents and businesses. However, it’s more reli­ able and more environmentally friendly. So the engineers recommended installation of a pump station to convey wastewater to the city plan:. “This gets Thomapple Manor out of the wastewater tre itment business." Filipiak said, adding that using its own lagoon system would require six to nine acres of land, would entail higher maintenance costs and wouldn’t necessary eliminate complaints of odor. “Dumping into the river is not advisable because of potential (environmental) restric­ tions that may be imposed," Filipiak said. Commissioner Clare Tripp said it had been agreed last Thursday by the Facilities and Property Committee that “the pipeline is a lot more desirable than dumping into the river." “It sounds like an ideal solution," said Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie. DeYoung said it means “less permits to administer, and the DEQ is more likely to approve them... 1 agree it’s probably the most desirable alternative" When asked about paying for the project. DeYoung replied, "Thomapple Manor does have the funds to proceed.” The vote to allow Thomapple Manor to proceed with its plans was 6-1 with Ken Neil absent. Tom Wing cast the lone dissenting vote because he said the proposal was brought to him oidy that morni ng of the meet­ ing and he wanted more time to consider it In other business Tuesday morning. the County Board: • Agreed to pay Stauffer Builders $10,500 for a 0 percent community development block grant program loan. Success Enterprises of Muskegon $10,000 for a lead abatement program, and TPM Builders $23,775 for a 0 percent loan for a remodeling project, all part of the housing program. • Approved payment of $271,379 as the county’s annual contribution for participation in the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority for liability and gereral insurance coverage. County Administrator Michael Brown acknowledged that “The premium went up substantially... many liability rates went up significantly after Sept. 11 (2001)." • Approved a request for a $100 petty cish fund for the Planning and Zoning Office. Tripp said this would allow that department to make change for the public. • Agreed to pay $2,667 to purchase surf control web filter computer software for 100 user licenses for use by the Courts & Law and Sheriff’s Department personne . Tripp explained the software “assures you aren’t able to use websites that ire not (appro­ priate)." • Approved fixed assets polic ies and proce­ dures for accounting. Commissioner Sandy James said “This is something we’re required to do periodically." Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE 2 FREE GARAGE SALE MARKET: SUNDAY, AU­ signs with your ad that runs GUST 31ST, RAIN OR in any of our papers. Get SHINE. 400 EXHIBITORS, them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 MOST INSIDE OR UNDER N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings At COVER. SHOW LOCATED the front counter. AT THE FAIRGROUNDS RIGHT IN ALLEGAN GARAGE SALE: Friday, MICH. $3 ADM. 730AM- Aug. 29th k Saturday, Aug. 4PM. 30th, 9am-5pm. 310 Green­ www4dleganantiqaes.com wood Court, Middleville. 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Her attorney said meth is a terrible addic­ tion and the NA meetings struck home with her. “She’s a kind and gentle person,” the defense attorney said. “She’s done everything I’ve suggest to her." Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher asked how she became addicted, then said someone gave her meth and that’s what she’s done to others. Bass said her drug addiction has cost her plenty. “These meetings (NA, AA) let me see i have other options,” Bass saia. “I can connect with these people. They show me the way." In other re~ent court business: • Christopher J. Steinbrenner, 32, of Jones, was sentenced to six months in jail and two yean probation for possession of metham­ phetamine and use of the drag. He was given credit for 41 days served in jail. The balance of the jail sentence will be sus­ pended pending successful completion of probation. His driver’s license was suspended for six months, but be was allowed restricted use in 30 days. Steinbrenner earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of four relat­ ed counts of operating a meth lab, one count of possession of meth and one count of main­ taining a drug house. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Evans said Steinbrenner watt’t a major player and asked for a short jail sentence and probation. Defense attorney Mark Doster said Steinbrenner admitted to using and buying meth, but he maintained that Steinbrenner had a peripheral rote in' the drug bouse opera­ tion. “He’s the only member cf the group gain­ fully employed with a job in Indiana," Doster said. “He lives on the border and appears to be a stable person. He’s been living a produc­ tive life for a long time." • A child abuse charge was dismissed for Jack L, McKelvey, 22, of Dowling, because he successfully completed probation. However, be was sentenced to continue probation for an eavesdropping (installed device) charge McKelvey earlier pleaded no contest to the charge in exchange for dismissal of the child abuse charge. He has been on probation for three years for the eavesdropping charge. • Clint J. Howard, 21, of Nashville, was sentenced to 70 days in jail for violating pro­ bation by failing to report to his probation office in March and April. Howard earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping a domestic violence offense. He was given credit for 60 days served in jafl. He was on probation for resisting and obstructing a police officer. Evans said Howard’s basic problem is lack of following through. “He can’t keep a job or stay in school,” Evans said. “This is his third probation viola­ tion." Howard said he was trying to go to school. “I need counseling," Howard said. “I don’t want to end up like some people I know. 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Sloan. 32, of Middleville, was smtenced to six months probation and pay­ ment of $500 in court assessments by Oct 31 or serve 20 days in jail for refusing to obey a police officer ’s traffic order. Sentencing on count one, resisting or obstructing a police officer, was delayed. Sloan earlier pleaded guilty to both charges. • Richard A. Veenstra, 31, of Martin, plead­ ed guilty to four related counts of operating a methamphetamine laboratory and two counts of possession of meth in exchange for dis­ missal of two counts of possession of Vicodin and Oxycodin and possession of a false or counterfeit certificate of insurance. Sentencing was set for Sept 11. • Chad W. Klon, 19. of Battle Creek plead­ ed guilty to violating his probation by failing to report to his probation officer since May 8 and failing to pay court assessments. He will be sentenced Thursday, Sept 11. PO LI C E B E A T Drunken driver hits police cruiser head-on KENT COUNTY - A 41 -year-old Middleville man was arrested last Friday. Aug. 22, after a head-on collision with a police car on M-37 Highway near 76th Street in the southern area of Kent County. Kent County Sheriff's office received a call at 1:18 a.m. from a citizen alerting them to a vehicle heading south on M-37 in the northbound lane. At thal time. Deputy Steve Brasseur was northbound on the highway near 76th Street Brasseur attempted to turn right out of his lane to avoid being hit The two vehicles collided al an angle causing major damage, but both drivers were not seriously injured. Brasseur got out of his patrol car and walked toward the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The Middleville man was sitting in the car talking to a second deputy. Ben Cammenga, who had just avoided a crash with the intoxicated driver. Cammenga was northbound on M-37 about a mile ahead of Brasseur when he encoun­ tered the vehicle in the middle of the road. Cammenga said he had to swerve from the left lane to the right lane to avoid an accident Cammenga turned his patrol car around to catch up to the violator and came upon his fel­ low deputy in the damaged cruiser and the Grand Am nearby. The man will face charges in 63rd District Court. Cascade. His name was withheld pend­ ing arraignment Sept 3. Deputies are seeking charges of operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, second offense. Woman arrested for assaulting husband HASTINGS - A 23-year-old Hastings woman was arrested after she assaulted her 28year-old husband, also of Hastings, in the 400 block of south Jefferson Street tael Wednesday evening, Aug. 2T. Hastings Police said they determined that the woman was the aggressor during the attack, which injured her husband ' She was lodged at the Barry County Jail without further incident Alcohol was not a factor in the assault, police said. The victim refused contact by the Victim Services Unit Husband believed to be home intruder HASTINGS - A 29-year-old Hastings woman was awakened by an intruder at 4:31 a_m. last Thursday, Aug. 21, in the 1000 block of South Jefferson Street The invader left the residence after the victim called police. Hastings Police Department said. She later identified the man as her ex-husband, police said. The 33-year-old-man gained entry by breaking through the beck door of the residence, they said. The incident was turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office for warrant aodiorizalion. Suspect Identified in ATM card theft HASTINGS - An ATM card was stolen between Aug. 14 and Aug. 22 from a mailbox in the 300 block of south Broadway. The 27-year-old victim of Hastings discovered the card was used a number of times. The victim requested the card from his bank but never receded iL With his help, police identified a 20-year-old suspect from Hastings and recovered the bank card. The suspect was taken into custody on unrelated charges from Allegan County. The com­ plaint was referred to the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. Man arrested for hitting girlfriend HASTINGS - Jamie Fulmer. 24. of Hastings, was charged with cutting telephone ham and assault and battery for striking his 17-year-old girlfriend in the 700 block of Eaat Grand Street Sunday, Aug. 24. The woman called police to report the assault, said Mike Leedy, Deputy Police Chief of Hastings Police Department. Officers determined that the victim was punched in the face during an argument that esca­ lated to physical force, Leedy said. Palmer also pulled the phone off the wall aa the victim tried to call her mother. Palmer was arrested without incident and taken to the Barty County Jail. Medical treatment was not sought al the time of the complaint. A pre-trial date is set for Sept. 3 Man held for assaulting ex-glrtfriend HASTINGS - A 23-year-old Hastings man was arrested for assaulting his ex-girlfriend at Shell Gas Station on Green Street Sunday, Aug. 24, at 1:10 a.m. An employee of the station called police to report a fight in the parking lot, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department. When officers arrived, two witnesses had stepped in to keep the man away from the 31year-old victim from Hastings. The assault occurred when the man observed his ex-girlfriend in the company of another man, Leedy said. Witnesses said the suspect shoved the victim to the pavement in front of the station. He was lodged at Barry County Jail without further incident No serious injuries resulted from the assault he said. Alcohol may have played a factor. Woman In hospital after 2-car crash WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A two-car accident with injuries occurred Saturday night Aug. 23, when a car did not stop at the intersection of M-66 and M-43 Highway. A pick-up truck driven by Paula Geister. 48, of Battle Creek, was traveling south on M­ 66 as it was struck by a car headed east on M-43, said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. Tara Shoup. 19. of Middleville failed to stop, deputies said. Geister was airlifted to Spectrum Health Care in Grand Rapids where she remains in fair condition, a hospital administrator said. Shoup and passenger. Kenneth Paul. 21. of Kalamazoo were treated at Pennock Hospital and released. The accident is under investigation. �Tfie Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 28. 2003 — Page 19 Fire heavily damages barn Nashville man banned for 2 years from MSU A fire that began sometime between 3 and 3:30 a.m. Wednesday on Brogan Road in Baltimore Township is believed to have been caused by lightning. Jenipher Wymer, one resident of the home, said that the family was awakened by neigh­ bors and told of the incident. Lightning had apparently struck the bam located behind the Wymer residence. Vanessa Easy called the file department, which dispatched trucks from Hastings. Delton and Prairieville. The value of contents of the bam was esti­ mated at $55,850. which includes hay. quads and tractors. No animals were in the bam at the time of the fire and no one was hurt. The fire trucks left approximately four iiours after arriving, but the fire was not com­ pletely extinguished, by design. According to Wymer, the fire will bum for another three or four days, and will smolder for a few weeks before anything can be touched. “The glow of orange looked like the sun was coming up." said Wymer. The Lansing State Journal reported last week that 20-year-old Daniel Meyer Callton of Nashville has been banned from the cam­ pus of Michigan State University for two years, and must serve two years probation and make restitution for taking part in a riot on campus last March. Callton. who was a hospitality business sophomore last year when the riots occurred, was the first person to be sentenced in Ingham County Court to a two-year ban from a state university campus. After the riots on MSU's campus in 1999. the state passed a law that allows a judge to ban anyone convicted of rioting, unlawful assembly or civil disorder from the entering or coming within 2.500 feet of the campus. The convicted person also may be sentenced Lightning is believed to be the cause of this bam fire in Baltimore Township. to make restitution for damages caused by the incident. Police reported that Callton helped tip over a 1996 Dodge Neon, parked outside the audi­ torium during the riot on March 30 during the NCAA basketbail tournament. East Lansing District Court Judge Richard Ball sentenced Callton. who had no prior criminal record, for felony unlawful assembly and misdemeanor malicious destruction of property. When he was arraigned in April. Calhon faced felony charges for rioting, malicious destruction of property and a misdemeanor charge of arson. The felony charges could have carried a five-year sentence and a fine of up to $10.00. The misdemeanor charge could have netted Callton a 93-day sentence and up to $500 in fines. Eleven other students will be sentenced for their part in the riot. COA discusses rental fees for new building by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Proposed fees to charge nonprofit groups and individuals who want to rent space at the new Barry County Commission on Aging (COA) Building in Hastings were sent back to committee for further consideration at last Thursday's COA Board meeting. After reviewing a proposed facility rental fee policy. COA Board member Linda VanHouten said the contract looked good, but that she sees the potential for people to be disgruntled because they will have to pay for space that was previously free in the former COA building. Proposed fees for showers, meetings, din­ ners. receptions, etc. are $30 for the craft room, $50 for the kitchen, $75 for the dining room and $200 for the large dining hall. There is an additional charge of $10 per item for the use of a VCR/FV, microphone, etc. Non-profit groups would be welcome to use the facility at no cost during business hours if space is available. After business hours, non-profit agencies would have to pay 50% of the regular fees, according to the pro­ posed policy. Groups directly involved with the COA may use space at no cost. Some board members commented that non-profit groups may not be able to afford to pay even half of the proposed fees. Use of the new facility would be expensive for the people who were using the former building for free or for a donation, COA Board member Terry Dennison said. COA Board member Peg Bradford said special arrangements may be made to groups using the building on a regular basis. She also noted that the new Barry-Eaton District Health Department allows the use of its two community rooms at no charge. COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington noted that the COA wants to make building use affordable, “but it's awful­ ly hard to do it for free." COA Board Chairman Chuck Semerad said rental fees should be consistent witK everyone treated the same. 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Hewitt said. “We asked the agencies what their needs are for the year and set our goal based on those needs.” Hatfield said. “I learned about the needs of the community early in my career. I’ve been involved ever since." They are not setting a monetary goal this year because they want to make a big a strike as possible toward reaching their agencies’ needs. 04 Pontiac Vibe "Last year our goal w as $500,000." Hatfield said. “However, we know our agencies’ needs arc in excess of $700.00(. We’re try ing to work as hard as ever.” The co-chairs’ primary respon sibililies arc to recruit o her volunteer, to par­ ticipate in the fund-raising campaign. "Its a county-wide effort.” Hatfield said. “We go into every business and mail a direct solicitation letter to residents." Hatfield said he will call on CEOs of major area businesses to seek their support and per­ mission to run a campaign in their workplace. Then, an appointed employee will serve as the co-ordinator. First, Hewitt said a group of pacesetters will visit Main Street businesses for employee con­ tributions. "We’ll meet with business owners, ask them to be leadership donors |and allow us to run campaigns in their company." Hewitt said. “It’s a morale boost for the company because they help the community become a better place to live. Everyone likes to help people." And the chairs oversee other volunteers who head up the various professions, such as finance, insurance, real estate, doctors, teach­ ers. village employees, county employees and industry. For example. Drs. Troy Carlson and Matthew Garber head up the physician prac­ tices. seeking their participation in a workplace fund-raising campaign. Hewitt said. “Although corporations and businesses pro­ vide “gifts" to United Way. the majority of con­ tributions come from employees.” he said. "They more than double their employers’ gift. We need to get in there and ask employees to help us.” Hatfield and Hewitt also make presentations to service clubs and other interested groups, such as the Rotary and Kiwanis. “If any groups would like us to talk with Co-chairs David Hatfield (right), CEO of MainStreet Savings Bank and Marie Hewitt, agent for Miller Real Estate are gearing up for the Sept. 11 United Way kickoff. them, we’d invite their cal! to myself at 945­ 9561 or Mark al 945-5182." Hatfield said. "They may call the United Way office too. at 945-4010." V-6 AUTOMASC. DOWS/LOCKS. Cb. A/C WAS MOON 4 TUNES PKG. POWER W1NDOWS/LOCKS. CRUSE. AUTOMATIC. WAS S2O260 S2Tjt>n 'GMS 18,285 Customer Cash -2,000 GM Loyalty -1,000 ♦ 15,285 Cusiomer Cash -2,000 GM Loyalty -1,000 *14,786 *22,166 04 Grand Prix GT1 03 Grand Arp SE 3500 V-6 ABS. POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS. POWER SEAT. CD DRIVER ED WAS S23.750 DRIVER EDUCATION DEMO VEHICLE. WAS SI9.645 'GMS 21,099 GM Bonus Customer Cash GM Loyalty -500 -3,000 -1,000 Driver Ed Bonus -750 'GMS GM Bonus 17,450 -500 Customer Cash GM Loyalty Driver Ed Bonus -4,000 -1,000 -750 *11,200 *15,849 WHEELS’ LEATHER. TRACTION CONTROL SPOILER. WAS $29,495 19,286 -500 -3,000 -1,000 'GMS GM Bonus Customer Cash GM Loyalty 03 Montana AWD 21,166 'GMS LOADED. LEATHER SPECIAL SAVINGS ON THIS DEMONSTRATOR! 03 GMC Envoy SLE 03 Grand Am GT 4X4, A/C. CRUISE. POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS. CD/CASSETTE. WASS320I2 'GMS GM Bonus Envoy Bonus Customer Cosh GM Loyalty POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS, A/C. V-6. CHROME WHEELS. CD. WAS S23595 28,093 -500 -500 -3,000 -1,000 'GMS 20,961 GM Bonus Customer Cash -500 -3,000 GM Loyalty -1,000 *16,461 *23,093 03 GMC Sonoma 03 Sonoma ZR5 04 GMC Sierra 2500 03 Pontiac Montana ’HIGH RIDER'. 4X4 AUTOMAT­ IC. POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS. TOW PKG. KEYLESS ENTRY. CD. WAS $26,817 CREW CAB. FULL 4 DOORS. LEATHER. BUCKET SEATS. TRAIL­ ER PKG. ALUMINUM BED EXTEN­ DERS. LOADED. WAS $29,544 DURAMAX DIESEL. 4X4. CAMPER MIRRORS. ALLISON TRANSMISSION. POWER PKG. WAS $40,950 VALUE VAN. V-6. DEPOGGER. ABS. WAS S26.699 23,384 -4,000 -1,000 •GMS 25,776 Customer Cash -4,000 GM Loyalty -1,000 •GMS 34,670 Customer Cash -1,000 GM Loyalty -1,000 *18,384 *20,776 *32,670 •GMS Customer Cash GM Loyalty 'GMS GM Bonus Customer Cash GM Loyalty *18,918 03 GMC Yukon SLT 03 GMC Sierra 1500 03 Safari AWD SLE AWD. LOADED WITH LUXURY. TOP OF THE LINE. WAS S5ID35 LEATHER. BUCKET SEATS. V-B LOADED. WAS S4I.705 REG CAB 4X2. WORK TRUCK. V-a, SPLIT BENCH SEAT. CD. A/C. WAS S23.952 BUCKET SEATS. POWER SEAT. REAR HEAT B AIR. CD/CAS­ SETTE. WAS $30 404 'GMS 35,359 Customer Cash -3,000 GM Loyalty -1,000 *39,266 *31,359 •GMS PIUS TAX. THU a LICENSE - REBATES 20,921 -3,000 -1,000 'GMS 26,552 Customer Cash -3,000 *16,921 *22,552 'GMS Customer Cash GM Loyalty GM Loyalty -1,000 to dealer Dreisbach PONTIAC GMC 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269) 948-8000 Today! www.drelsbachmotors.com Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Eric Dretsboch. President (5MC Hastings woman killed in crash 23,418 -500 -3,000 -1,000 03 Yukon Denali 'GMS 43,266 Customer Cash -3,000 GM Loyalty -1,000 At the kickoff breakfast, the co-chairs bring all the volunteers together to discuss the cam­ paign. have fun and get charged up. The public is invited. Both chairs have long-term involvement in the organization. Hewitt started volunteering for fund-raising campaigns in 1989. “I co-ordinated real estate workplace cam­ paigns.” Hewitt said. "And. I’ve served since 1994 on the board of the YMCA, a United Way agency." He was president of the board in 1996. Hewitt said because Hastings is rated one of the top 100 small towns in America, it makes the county one of the lop areas in the country as well. “Since selling real estate is important to my business, the community gives to me every day in my job," he said. "So. I need to give back to the community, which is why I get involved with these projects." His other activities have included summer­ fest planning, membership, ambassadors and economic development with the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. He has chaired Partners for Youth campaign and 4-H youth hunting and fishing programs. Hewitt has lived and worked in the county all his life. He’s a Hastings High School gradu­ ate. Hatfield said he has volunteered for United Way agencies such as Family and Children Services and served on boards in the 1970s. When he moved to Barry County three years ago. the first call he made was to help at United Way, he said. “I did so because of a sense of obligation to give back to the community," Hatfield said. "I’m concerned with its health and vitality and I want to ensure our United Way agencies are strong and well-funded. About 33 local programs are supported through United Way. such as Victim Services Unit, Green Gables, Big Brothers Big Sisters. Child Abuse Prevention Council and the Barry County Commission on Aging. “We’re fortunate to have the agencies we have.” Hatfield said. "They’re well managed and organized." The bank CEO said United Way has been meeting its financial goals, but not all funding requests from its agencies. Other people review requests and decide the amount of money allocated to the various agen­ cies. he said. “We oversee the fund-raising campaign, not the allocation process." Hatfield said. Don Gentry, Sales Mgr Borne Signs, Soles Ryan Madden. Soles Amy Piper. Soles Chris Silverman, Finance Mgr SAtfSHWtS: Mon&Wedun«8 Tub. Thu ft Ffl until 6 Saturday until noon Mon ft Wed 8-7 Tub. Thu ft Fn 8-5 Jessica Merrill A 23-year-old Hastings woman died Monday. Aug. 25 as a result of a single vehi­ cle traffic crash. Authorities said Jessica Merrill was travel­ ing east on 100th Street in Caledonia Township west of Alaska Street at 12:42 a.m. Monday when her vehicle left the road, strik­ ing several trees. She was ejected from the vehicle, said the Kent County Sheriff’s Department. Merrill was flown by AeroMed to Spectrum Butterworth Downtown in Grand Rapids, where she was pronounced dead. No other vehicle or persons were involved in the crash, deputies said. She was not wearing a seal belt. It’s unknown if alcohol was involved. Merrill attended Hastings High School. She was a waitress at various restaurants and was currently employed at Sam’s Joint in Alaska. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-09-04.pdf 38614d0503bf4d1db74a28c481e34614 PDF Text Text "3s*" HAS,l^ul4Mie.lt93 ‘Havoc’ in Hastings highlights pictured See Story on Page 2 Sg; BIE speaker promotes gardening The Hastings VOLUME 150, No 35 See Story on Page 3 Area gridders go four for five See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. September 4. 2003 PRICE 50C John Hislop suspended, with pay, from job NEWS Emergency chief arrested at gas spill BRIEFS Legislative Coffee to return Monday The Legist aive Coffee series will renroe at t tin. Monday. Sept 8, at the County Scat Restamnt in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Senator Patty Brtholz; State Representative Gary Newell; ;md Rick Traer, represent­ ing Third District Congressman Vera EHera. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concents constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback tn the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is spon­ sored by the harry County Chamber of Commerce. Blood drive set at St Ambrose A Rad Oeas blood drive is piannari tor for 1 to fr45pjn Monday. Sept 8. at toe St. Ambrose Oom*. 11252 Roria Road. Detan Local Red Cross officials say coosisteto Hood donations are needed to matatate the supply. Fred Sterns, executive director of toe Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross, said mate Hood than ev.v is need­ ed during the rummer months o offset Hood required to save lives of people in near fatal traffic and boating acddents. He said aomeone who is injured in a car crash can need as much as 40 pints of Hood. The American Red Cross considers a tosee-day supply of aB Hood types to be safe and amplr for meeting the needs of hospital patients. The Great Lakes Region suppbe; about 2.000 blood prod­ ucts daily to TO hospitals statewide. Tb meet tout rlenund. toe region must coi­ lea 700 nmix of Hood from volunteer Hood donors every day. Anyone who is at least 17 yean old, weighs a mtnimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonaHy goal health and hasn't given Hood within .56 days of toe dato of Monday's drive is eligible to contribute. For more infonnatan. call toe Barry County unit of the American Red Cross at MS-3122. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet al 7 p m. Monday. Sept. 8. at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. The public is welcome. “Thirty Yean of Treasure Hunting" is toe title of dm month's program, pre­ sumed by Allen and Linda Randolph of the Delton area. They use metal desecton to find an assortment of interesting and sometimes valuable items on land and water. Red Cross golf outing is Sept. 5 The Berry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have its lint annual fund-raising golf outing at 1 p.m. Friday. Sept. 5. at the Riverbend Goff Course just weu of Hastings on Slate Road. Tee-off time will be at 1 p.m. that day and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 6 while prizes are awarded. All proceeds will be earmarked for the local chapter of the Red Cross. For more information or to register, call the local chapter office at 945-3122. Mora NEWS BRIEFS on page 3 by David T. Young Editor Barry County Emergency Management Director John Hislop was arrested Wednesday evening, Aug. 27, for drunken driving at the gas spill incident on M-37 near Dowling. Hislop. 61. of Woodland, was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcobil, second offense, and OUIL child endangerment. The child endangerment charge was issued because Hislop’s daughter, a juvenile, was a passenger in the 1995 Dodge Caravan he drove to the scene. According to documents obtained from the Barry County Prosecutor's Office through the Freedom of Information Act. he took a breath­ alyzer test at the scene and blew a .155, well over the legal blood alcohol limit. He later registered a .146 and a .16 in two subsequent tests. A blood level of .10 and above is con­ sidered illegal when operating a motor vehi­ cle. Authorities in their report said Hislop also failed field sobriety tests at the scene of the overturned tanker and gas spill. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post refused to confirm or deny reports of the arrest. Trooper Bryan Fuller, when asked Tuesday afternoon, would not comment on the alleged incident and said that as of that day no one had been formally charged with any crime. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill acknowledged he had not received any paper work on the incident as of Tuesday, but because of the Banner’s FOIA request, agreed to release the information Wednesday morning when it arrived at his office. Meanwhile. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown said Hislop, who has been the county s top emergency management official since being appointed in February 1993. has been suspended indefinitely from his job. with pay, pending results of a criminal inves- John Hislop tigation by authorities and an employee inves­ tigation. The suspension was made effective last Thursday morning. Brown promised that the employee investi­ gation being handled by the county “will be expedited as soon as possible.” He said it was his understanding that Hislop was arrested by state police at the scene of a gas spill that was caused by an overturned tanker, leading to the evacuation of residents in the vicinity. “Based on the events of that night, he’s been placed on suspension," Brown said. The stale police report obtained by the FOIA request said that Hislop arrived at the scene of the accident Wednesday evening and because of erratic behavior was asked to take a breathalyzer test, which determined him to be over the legal limit for blood alcohol level. It is the second time in a little more than two years that Hislop has been accused of violating the law by overuse of alcohol. He wa? charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence May 15. 2001, when his pickup truck collided with a semi-truck on M- Most local school districts k noth cell phone policy **- —*i iumukj —a ovkw ivMiroe Staff Writer Though new Michigan legislation Im lift­ ed the ban on use of cell phones in public schools, it actually allows local schools to set policy on the issue. The ban statewide was enacted in 1988, but the popularity and practicality of cell phones has lead to the new policy. Today’s students use cell phones as means to contact family members and friends, especially in rural areas. “In the past, schools’ hands used to be tied, now it’s up to each individual school district to create a policy,” said incoming Hastings Schools Superintendent Christopher Cooley. Hastings schools are still using current policy that does not allow cell phones in the classroom. Cooley said administrators and teachers arc taking a serious look at the issue. “With Hastings schools having such a See CHI PHONE, 66 south of Nashville in Maple Grove Township. The driver of the semi. Mark Nawrocki of Sl Paul, Minn., then claimed that Hislop's truck was coming toward him in the wrong lane. Hislop that evening was found to have had a .17 blood alcohol level and was lodged in the county jail. He was sentenced in August to serve six months probation and was ordered to pay a $275 fine. There was no mention of his driver’s license being susnended, howev­ er. Since then, Hislop has refused to speak with Banner reporters about that incident or any other county emergency response busi­ ness. After Hislop was reported to have been removed from the scene of the accident Aug. 27. County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff Mackenzie served as backup emergency management coordinator and was on the scene well into the morning hours. Brown said. As emergency management director. Hislop has been responsible in the past eight years for overseeing the planning for handling natural and man-made disasters. Though he was employed part time for less than $600 a month for some of those years, his job has been upgraded recently to full time and he receives an annual salary of $38,600. About half of his salary is funded through a Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division program. Hislop has been working out of the base­ ment of the 911 central dispatch center for Barry County. He was lodged in the county jail Thursday morning and was released on $100 bond on each of the two charges. There was no infor­ mation available before press time about his court date. pt 4 Gasoline spill canses home demolition by Susan Temere Staff Writer The home of Dowling residents Aaron Vansyckle and Melissa Smith on M-37 was demolished Tuesday after an overturned tanker last Wednesday night lost control and ended up on its side about 10 feet from their front door, spilling 5,900 gallons of gasoline. The driver of the fuel truck, owned by Frontier Oil and Gas from Kalamazoo, carry­ ing 13.400 gallons of gas. said he could not stop in time for a car turning left into a Marathon Gas Station. A local state of emergency remains in place for the area and M-37 Highway between Lawrence and Dowling roads will remain closed until further notice. Clean-up operations at the site continue. Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) air monitors are located around the perimeter monitoring canisters, which will be placed in the effected houses. Six houses remain closed. Residents in the evacuated houses are being provided with shelter, food and other necessities. They will be allowed to return when conditions are safe. “The concern is their safety," said BarryEaton District Health Department Director Jim Schnackenberg. “We’re asking them to stay out of their houses. No re-occupation is allowed until after flammability air monitor­ ing is completed." The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Barry-Eaton District Health Department, state and local police and local fire departments remain at the site. Contaminated soil is still being removed by Taplin Environmental Contracting. The immediate concern is the spilled gas on soils that are heavily saturated, said EPA technical assistant Michelle Jaster of the agency's emergency response branch to local communities out of the Grosse Isle office. It’s estimated that 1.000 cubic yards of soil will have to be excavated. “The soil is contaminated in the top foot and a half," Jaster said. “We're currently overseeing the contractor. Taplin. who is dig­ ging up the soil and will be depositing it in a undetermined location, such as a land fill. Jaster said the process can take three to An overturned tanker last Wednesday evening near Dowling on M-37 spilled 5,900 gallons of gasoline, causing residents to evacuate within a half mile radius in all directions of the incident. (Photo by Perry Hardin) seven days. Schnackenberg said the probability of the gasoline seeping into the water supply any time soon is low because the aquifer and wells arc 80 to 120 feet underground and < natural four-feet clay barrier exists at 80 feet. “We’ll do continued monitoring of wells and ground waler to be sure gas has not found its way into aquifer, as well as monitoring the sou and air.” he said. “Our hope is that the current excavating will catch up to the satura­ tion point” Also, he said there’s no evidence of con­ tamination beyond the spill site but they’re looking into it. For example, gasoline leakage has not occurred to Mud Lake or Clear Lake, he said. “Drains were plugged and a berm was built to block off-site migration." However, a long-term concern is contami­ nation of the ground water, although they are not aware of any affected wells at this time since they arc awaiting test results, said David Wierzbicki from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality at the Grand Rapids office. He said the fuel will migrate down to the See GAS SPILL, page 3 Checking for possible contaminated soil is an earth digging machine as workers remain on the site of the gasoline spill. In the background is the remains of a house that had to be demolished because of the potential hazard. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Pago 2 - Thursday, September 4. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Harbingers of ‘havoc’ hone in on Hastings Spectators intently watch a male and female wage heavy weapons combat during the event. A heavy weapons duel between "nobles" was part of "Havoc in Hastings A maiden gallops on her horse with Plenty of action prevailed in Historic Chartton Park last Saturday as "Havoc in Hastings" was staged by members of the Society for Creative Anachronism, The group is a non-profit educational organization that strives to re-create the best of the Middle Ages. Activities included this heavy weapons dual between a man and woman, who were re-creating a Middle Ages era battle. Earlier period fighters did not have a fatal" blow. Challengers were striving to "unseat the champions of the Kingdom and win the glory and prizes awarded at the end of the tournament," according to a press release. This gentleman, portraying the role of a noble swordsman, awaits the next duel. The "king" on his friesian, with armor glistening, rides out to battle. Equestrian com­ petition was the focus of "Havoc in Hastings." Axe throwing was one of the activities at the event hounds by seeking homes for the animals. demonstrated as an example of period skills. Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism develop roles from beggars to skilled craftspeople - to play based on medieval society. Two colorful participants, dressed in Middle Ages attire, take time to chat. The event was hosted by the Canton of three Walls, an SCA group based in Ionia. �, Community Ed, Rec Center open house will be Sept. 14 The dedication ceremony for 11k Hastings School Community Education and Recreation Center will be at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony in the high school gymnasium. Tours are planned after the dedication of the new center. The community center fea­ tures five program areas, including a child care center, fitness areas, swimming pool, community meeting rooms and a teen center. The child care center opened Tuesday and offers services :o community residents for ages six weeks to kindergarten. For questions or registration, call 818-0040. The schedule for the cardio exercise room beginning Sept. 15 will be Monday-Friday 6:30 to 7:30 .i.m., 11:30 tun. to 12:30 p.m. There is additional community use time Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Future plans are currently be designed for the weight room and aerobics areas, as well as for classes Parents as Playmates and Pilates. Swimming activities begin on Monday, Sept 15. with the following schedule through Jan. 17: • Open swim will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:30 to 8 a.m. • Senior citizen swim (no charge) will be on Mondays and Fridays from 8:15 to 9 a.m. • Open family swim will be Mondays. Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. Additional swimming classes and activities for various age groups are be developed. Those interested in scheduling time to use the community meeting rooms may call -948­ 4400. The teen center is expected to open Oct. 1 and offer “drop-in" activities and an intramu­ ral sports program for middle and high school students. There will also be other special activities for the middle and high school stu­ dents. The center is a joint venture between Hastings Area Schools and the Barry County YMCA. User fees can be paid by visit or purchase monthly or annual passes. For further infor­ mation, call the Hastings Area School System's Community Education Department at 948-4414. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Putnem Library to maifc 80 years ‘Fools’ planned In Vermontville Pwnam Di strict Lilvxry in Nxshville will iu 80th mavemry the week of Sept 8-13 noth a variety of events and KtrrilKS from 6 to 8 pjn. each evening on the Hbnay gtoutais. A Cotntau-dty Service Night will be held Monday. Sept. 8, followed by Local Bariums Business Night Tuetday. Senior Chines Night Thursday. School Spirit Ni/jht IMday and the actual 80th birthday eaHntaoa Satanday. Sept. 13, with a mini- Neil Simon's "Fools" comedy will open Thursday evening, Sept. 4. at the Vermontville Opera House in Vermontville and runs through Sunday, Sept. 7. Performances for Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4,5 and 6. are at 7 p.m. The Sunday. Sept 7, matinee will be at 3 pm. Tickets are available at the box office or can be reserved by calling (269) 367-4455. ■kn to any of the events is free, to a grant from the Barry aity Foundation. For mote infor(rf (517) 852-9723. house slated brie it being nvued to attend an sc not! dedianion ceremony far Community Education end ■ Ganer at Hastings High School. Sotth St. on Sunday afternoon. 1 esmter. which includes a swim­ , it. located by the high school a>:ct was just recently finished district residents approved a I War II veto now available , The Barry County Historical Society's . book about Barry County area men and women who saved in the World War II era fa now availatte to the public. The book, fatbUahed at J-Ad Graphics in Hastings, includes information about approximatel) 1,450 area veterans who served America in that era. J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacoba said J-Ad purchased a Unibind machine especially for the book and that ariMes the Hastings-baaed company to rrffor publishing of other books with ieajherette co*rers and specialty pamphlets trith hard or soft vinyl covers. The Unibind also was recently used to publish a year­ book for fte Thomapple Kellogg Middle XuOOi. For more information about the Hauorical Society's limited edition book, “Barty County Wterans of the World War U Era," or to cbtain a book order form, call 94B4127. Two late summer hikes scheduled The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country National Scenic TYxil. is planning two late sumrrer hikes. The first will be from Norris Road to Keller Ifoud at 9 ajn. Saturday. Sept 6, and the other will be a slower paced interpretive hike. To get to the trailhead, head west from Delton to Prairieville, and then go north on Norris Road. The trail heal is on the cast side of the road, juat past the big brown North Country Trail road sign. For more information about the Norris/KeUer hike, call 269/623-6675. For questions on the interpretive hike, call 269/623-3897. I Oil painter to talk to history group Lucille Hecker of Hotdog* will he dr featured speaker at the next meeting of Sir History Preservation Association of Barry County at 7 pan. Tuesday, Sept. 9. She will give a history and show five oil paintings of historical buildings in Barry County she has researched and palmed. They include the former Carlton Center Church, which was moved to Charlton Park; the Striker House in Hastinqs; the old Opera House in Nashville; the Lass flour and grist mill by the dam in Nashville on die Thonsapptc River, and the Carriage House of the Putnam family, which once stood on the lawn on the property of today's Putnam Library in Nashville. Open to the public, rhe meeting and pro­ gram will be held at the Putnam Library. 327 North Main St. in Nashville. A member of the History Preservation Association of Barry County, Hecker start­ ed oil painting back in the 1970s after retir­ ing from 30 yean of school teaching and being a media specialist in Barry County schools and at Lakeview School in Battle Creek. It wasn't until this past year, howev­ er. that she decided to preserve history by doing five oil paintings of Barry County landmark buildings. For more information, call 269-671­ 4100.269-945-3376 or 269-945-5355. Dr. Cartson to speak at next First Friday Dr. R. Troy Carlson. a tool family physician, will be guest speaker at the First Friday program a noon Sept. 5 st the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Dr. Carlson plans to talk about problems with Medicaid, bow it affects the health care system and why it needs to be resolved by lawmakers. Medicaid is a program established to provide health care for the poor and indigent. Carlson said be has attempted to speak with stare legislators about the issue, but there is a lack of interest in doing some­ thing about the problems. A native of the Upper Peninsula, Carlson earned his bachelor's degree from Michigan Stale University in 1990 and went on to MSU's College of Human Medicine, earning his medical degree in 1995. He served his residency at St. Maty’s Hospital in Grand Rapids from 1995 to 1998. It was in August 1998 that he and Dr. Matthew Gather formed a partnership in establishing the Family Tree Medical Associates private practice in Hastings. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month, focusing on a timely topic for discussion with guest speakers who bring exterise to the Thomas Jefferson Hall. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches or light fare may obtained at the hall. Kwan®! Barvw - Thunday. September 4. 2003 - Page 3 , GAS SPILL, continued from page 1----------------water supply depth over the long term, such as a number of years, he laid. "There’s a lot of gasoline in the soil," Wicrzbicki said, "althoq^h we have a good plan in place to remove the soil and protect the public's health. Residents already living in homes in the area should not be con­ cerned." . The contaminated soil can biodegrade nat­ urally, he said In addition, the air is considered a potential for contamination. Wicrzbicki said. “We’re internal testing to get the air quali­ ty in the evacuated homes." Schnackenberg said. A 24-hour hotline has been provided by the health department for water and air quality questions in Dowling. Call (269) 945-9516, extension 105. Residents within a half mile radius in all directions of the incident were instructed to evacuate and have now returned. People liv­ ing from the Post Office south were allowed back into their homes. Fire departments from Hastings, Johnstown. Freeport and Bedford Township responded to the call and arrived on scene within minutes of the accident. According to Johnstown Fire Chief Jack Wykoff, members from the Air and National Guard sprayed the area with foam, which acted as a neutralizing agent as well as a reduction in fire hazards. Specialists then drilled into each of the four compartments within the tanker to extract the remaining fuel. Next, the tanker was upright­ ed and taken from the area. Plastic bags line the area where the tanker overturned last Wednesday night and workers continue to labor at the she. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BIE guest speaker tells audience to be gardeners by Marde Westover Staff Writer Guest speaker Steve McGowan advised the 21st annual Business Industry Education (BIE) luncheon audience Tuesday at Hastings High School to do some “people gardening.” The luncheon was co-sponsored by the Hastings Area School System and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. McGowan asked those attending to be "gardeners of life" and told how every person and every situation encountered plants a seed. It is important. McGowan said, that everyone Icam bow to properly garden. “Everyday you plant seeds,” MpOpWan said. They can be en. ’ Though McGowan ad&qcd he had a brown thumb when it came to tml flowers, he said that when it came to planting life seeds he had a green thumb. As a Development Dimensions International Certified Trainer, McGowan specialized in topics such as, “High Performance Team Leadership Development” and he was employed by Steelcase for 31 yean. McGowan, a former World Class Manufacturing Team Facilitator and Trainer, also is active in the Michigan Jaycees and an honorary members of the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees. “Success is relative, not just a big house or a big car.” said McGowan. “Success is happi­ ness and loving what you do.” In the face of mounting odds or “weeds,” the only way to succeed is to “commit to excellence” McGowan said. McGowan noted the Hastings High School band and Hastings cheerleaders, which opened up the luncheon, had a continuing devotion to excellence that he remembers from back when he was in school. Young people in the community are the seeds that need the most attention. McGowen said, and education is one way to help them grow. “Show them (youths) the way to more learning, more education and to have a com­ mitment to excellence to fall back on,” said McGowen. With a devotion to education and a good attitude a person in the community can make a difference through this advice. The "commitment to excellence” for McGowan also is linked with altitude. The attitude that people bring to work and their community starts within themselves arid that creates the atmosphere in life, McGowan said. It was important for McGowan to note that people fall into ruts and make mistakes. He recounted the tale of a mistake he made on-air while working as a broadcaster, which could have cost him his job. However, he said that it was a “learning process” and be "stuck to it” and was able to keep on working. The ability to overcome obstacles not only plants seeds for others, but also helps person­ al growth. “If you never learned to lead yourself, bow are you ever going to lead someone else?" asked McGowan. Excellence for McGowan was tie ability to surpass previous goals and to never give up. He noted how the Hastings Jaycees were on their “deathbed," but made a come back due to the persistence of one person. The local chapter now has multiple members and is, in terms, thriving. McGowan noted that the Hastings area has many groups that keep the community alive. “I came in here today and I see service and organizational clubs and I can tell what a fan­ tastic community this is,” said McGowan. The building of a community starts with members and that is a garden everyone lends to, McGowan commented. McGowan quoted & poem from a 92-yearold woman who was very loved, even though she never accumulated monetary wealth. The poem's opening line was, “Leave a trail of happiness...” and it urged others to leave a trail of seeds. “We can’t go out looking for friends,” said McGowen, “But if you are a friend, then you will find one around every comer." One friend that McGowen did thank was his wife of 41 years. He commented that she was a good choice in his life. “Use up your entire life," he said, 'Make people proud of you." McGowen ended his speech with a recipe for excellence that incorporated family, faith, friendship and determination to create a good life garden. “If you think today you did well," said McGowan, “try to do better tomorrow." Presenter Steve McGowan speaks about planting “seeds of excelence’ at the Business Industry Education lunch­ eon Tuesday. Hastings Area School System welcomes new teachers (from left) Tera Zurface (half-time kindergarten Central, half-time spe­ cialist St. Rose). Greer Putnam-Haines (eighth grade U.S. history), Brenda Appleby (middle school art), James Wiles (high school art), and Kevin Morgan (eighth grade math). Not pictured was Jeremy Milarch (high school science). �Pbqo 4 — Thursday. September 4. 2003 - The Hastings Banner COA controversy needs It’s not gangs, it’s bored teen-agers conflict resolution panel To the editor: This is in response to Elden Shellenbargers letter to the editor in the Aug. 28 edition of the Banner alleging that Hastings has two gangs. As a teenager and as a Hastings resident for most of my life. I’ve probably grown up with the kids in these so-called "gangs." To me. when I hear the word "gang" I think of drugs, murder and endless violence. I'm not making any accusations about these kids being involved with drugs: maybe they are and maybe not and the same theory applies to vio­ lence. I'm also pretty sure that they don't mur­ der. Anyway. I wouldn't call them gangs. I would call them bored kids who have nothing to do at night and on the weekends. I think the main problem is the fact that these listless kids are bored. Face it — we live in a small town. Aduh readers, think about the days when you were young: Did you always want to spend nights and weekends in your house with your parents? Well, the times are different and yet kids haven’t changed in that a«pect: They need .o have something to do. Perhaps the new community center will offer some options for all children and young adults in the area, but maybe not. I personal­ ly believe that it will not satisfy these kids. because people don't trust them. These kids, these "hoodlums." will most likely be exclud­ ed from enjoying the community center because of their past histories. And the downtown shopkeepers are com­ plainin'. about the kids' attitudes? Well, they wouldn i nave these attitudes if people didn't regard them as "losers" and "troublemakers." These kids are just looking for people to say something bad about them because that’s what our society conditions them to think. They don't know any different. Don’t get me wrong; I’m not placing the blame on the shopkeepers and the town only. These kids also need to leam some respect for adults and property. But what I'm saying is that they will never leam to if people don’t start showing them how. instead of casting them off as the rejects of society. Our town needs to work together with these kids and start working on a solution to the problem. There's nothing I hate worse titan seeing my peers get labeled as "trouble." when the issue can be solved. It’s going to take some time, but maybe one day, we will see some change in the issue­ change for the better. Emily Allen. Hastings Nyes did a super job on veterans’ book To the editor: I personally am grateful to Nyla and Harland Nye. the members of the Barry County Historical Society and the Veterans Book Committee, plus the staff at J-Ad Graphics for the excellent job in getting out the World War II veterans book. h's been a long time coming! Many hours and many hands put it all together! I can relate to the typesetters, who had to take the copy and re-type it. then fit it into a book for­ mat. 1 had u chance to work on it myself along with my friend. Jackie Morris. J£knpw how time consuming it was! It takes a special person to get it all organ­ ized and Nyla Nye is that person. There's an old saying. "If you have a job to be done, get the busiest person alive to do it." Nyla is that person. She worked hard getting people to work on it including people who were not members of the Barry County Historical Society, people who were willing to give their time and effort to getting it done. Nyla and Harland Nye have given so much of their time to the people of Barry County. They deserve a medal of their own. This book will be a welcome addition to Barry County history. Harold V. Frey, Hastings Write Us A Letter: If you carefully examine the box containing a Trivial Pursuit game, you'll find a quote from the poet Alexander Pope that declares, “What mighty contests arise from trivial things." Pipe’s observation made so long ago may be applicable to the current situation with the Barry County Commission on Aging. Essentially, the issue is that COA Director Tammy Pennington has banned volunteer musi­ cal entertainer Harland Nye from performing in front of his fellow senior citizens at functions in the newly remodeled facility. Ms. Pennington has maintained that Mr. Nye has made offen­ sive or inappropriate comments to staffers and senior citizens. This apparently is not a trivial matter to Harland and Nyla Nye. who have associated them­ selves with attorney James Kinney, himself no stranger to controversy, and have threatened a lawsuit. It apparently is not a trivial matter to 70-plus senior citizens who signed a petition call­ ing for Mr. Nye’s reinstatement. This unfortunate series of events seems to be spinning out of control. It could wind up cost­ ing taxpayers money and affecting the growth of COA programs for years to come without really resolving the issue. If Kinney and the Nyes follow through with their threat, this debate over who should entertain senior citizens could wind up in a court of law. Modem American society often is accused of being overly litigious, a culture that is unable to or not interested in overcoming hard feelings and resolving differences in an expeditious manner. This just might be a good example. Therefore, it’s time for some conflict resolution. I don’t think it’s wise u appoint a special committee made up of COA Board members, who already have made a public statement of confidence in Pennington as director. This doesn’t mean they’re wrong, it means they will be regarded as biased before an inquiry even begins. It’s time to come up with, say, five respected members of the community who are known for being fair and honest. At the risk of putting these people on the spot. I would nominate: • Probate Judge Richard Shaw, who did a terrific job coming up with a compromise plan for an issue between the City of Hastings and Rutland Township over utility extension. • Retired teacher May Granata. published poet and arts activist who won over many hearts during her career as an educator. • Grave Lutheran Church pastor Michael Anton, who has done creditable public relations work for Pennock Hospital during difficult times. • Kensinger Jones, a retired advertising man. who in past years has been involved with sen­ ior citizen concerns and issues. • Carolyn Coleman, retired chair of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, who had a deserved reputation for being fair and even handed in her public service career. These five people, or people like them, could serve as a special conflict resolution panel to conduct an independent and fair inquiry into this matter. They would interview all parties sep­ arately and later together to attempt to come to some kind of understanding. Then they would report their findings to the County Board of Commissioners for action to settle. The worst case scenario for this unfortunate controversy is for it to be settled eventually in court, a process usually that resuits in no one being happy. Furthermore, it’s not a prudent use of taxpayers’ dollars. We have some terrific people in this community. Let’s ask them to lend a hand before things get too far out of hand. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics here’s the rules The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, bat there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. AU that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of resi­ dence We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion tor compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All tetters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Lexers serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks ol a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one tor each writer • In an effort to keep opinions va,ied, there is a limit of one tetter per person per month. • Ws prefer tetters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 Public Opinion: MSU Extension fall conservation tour is Sept. 10 The Barry/Eaton fall conservation tour is scheduled for Wednesday. Sept. 10. The day will begin with a clean sweep pro­ gram from 8 to 10 a.m. at Crop Protection Services in Woodbury on M-66 just south of the railroad tracks. 'Die free program allows farmers to dispose of unwanted pesticides from their farms. Pesticides don’t need to be in their original containers. From there, attendees will car pool to the next stop at the comer of Bonanza and 4th Avenue in Lake Odessa. This stop, from 10 to 11 a.m., will feature the "Illinois Soil Nitrate Test: Maximize Profitability/Protect Groundwater and 2003 Gypsum Trials.” From 1130 to 12:15. the tour will be at the comer of Vermontville Highway and Wheaton Road, where the presentation will be on “Precision Fanning-Variable Seeding Rates and Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates for Optimizing Com Yields." Lunch will be from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. at stop #4. the Charlie Harag farm, located on Vermontville Highway east of Wheaton Road. There will be a weed identification contest, with the winner taking home a grand prize. From 1:15 to 2:30, aquifer systems in Barry and Eaton counties and groundwater vulnerability will be discussed, including: “Farm A Syst” program, SARA Title III requirements, “Home A Syst" program pre­ sented by Kim Walton, Katie Brandt and Andrea Firman. The tour is sponsored by the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship program. Natural Resources Conservation Service, Barry & Thomapple Grand Conservation District and Michigan State University Extension. CELL PHONE, continued from page 1 geographically large area, I can see how use­ ful they (cell phones) can be," said Cooley. It is important, Cooley said, that the edu­ cational process not be disrupted, and that means no cell phones in the classroom. Any new policies created would be brought before a future school board meeting for approval. The Lakewood School District also does not permit cell phones in the classroom. ‘•The current policy on electronic devices such as pagers and cell phones is they are hot allowed on school property," said Lake wood Schools Superintendent Gunnard Johnson. Johnson does acknowledge that students do still bring cell phones to school, but he said most studen’s turn them off and there hasn’t been a problem. The issue of cell phones will be reviewed at the new policy board meeting, Johnson said. Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Clark Volz said the policy they will be fol­ lowing is also no cell phones in the class­ room. He also noted that since cell phone service is very poor in the area, it isn’t a real­ ly big issue. “We want kids to be able to communicate with their families," Volz said. He also said the district is looking into the issue to see if in the future they can create a policy that meets the needs of the students and keeps the classroom undisturbed. The Delton-Kellogg Schools will remain with its current policy of no outside electron­ ic devices in the classroom. Cell phones use has not been an issue with student, at Delton and most students know to tum them off during school hours, said Rick Amen assistant high school principal. Thomapple-Kellogg Schools also is not allowing cell phones in the classroom and advises students to use their only before and after school hours. All Michigan school districts are required to have final policies in place by the 2004­ 2005 academic year. Banner How’s Granholm doing? What kind of job do you think Governor Granholm has been doing since she has been in office? Responses to our weekly question. Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PubbhKitv Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacob* Frederic Jacobe PM, VkaPnwM Steven Jacoba Secntaryrtraaaurer -NEWSROOMDawdT. Young (Edtal Baine G*ert (Assistant Edrtor) Helen Mudrv Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Tnmere Brett Bremer Cathy Rueter Ruth Zachary Erika Simpson Barb Sams, Hastings: Marghie Burcham, Gun Lake: “I think she has been doing a good job con­ sidering the problems she was left by the pre­ vious governor." "Considering what she started with. I think she is doing a great job." Mary Weiler, Hastings: “I think she has been doing a good job." Robert Kingma, Hastings: Richard Kesier, Hastings: Karen Baughman, Hastings” "I think she has per­ formed above my expectations." “I think she is trying to sort out the problems which awaited her when she took office. Only time will tell how this process will turn out." “I think she has been doing very well since she took office." :rZMW f OS • " • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 800 am. to 530 pjn.. Saturdays 830 ajn. to Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry Coimty $27 per year in adjortng counter $29 per year etomrtwe POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO Box B HasBngs, Ml 4906*0002 Second Ctoaa Postage Patd at Hasangs. Ml 49056 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 4. 2003 - Page 5 It’s Cider Time’ festival gets under way Sept. 20 blacksmiths will be working, along with waterpowered cider making and cum meal grinding wagon rides with Belgian Draft Horses, cider pressing demonstrations on a gigantic 100-year- CITY OF HASTINGS Colonial Days & Fiber Fest Weekend. The annual series of five weekend festivals demonstrations. • Oct. 11 and 12 — Civil War Days, featuring a large living history encampment. There will be old water-powered cider press; and stone ground corn grinding demonstrations on large original NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING waler turbine-powered grind stones and with highlights a particular portion of America's past a battle at 3 p.m. with a full schedule of special many other history related activities. in this area. During the first weekend festival, highlights events, and artillery demonstrations both days. Special displays will include a variety of Civil Notice u hereby given that the Harting. Zoning Board ol Appeal. wK hold o Pubic Hearing on Tuesday September 16. 2003. at 7U0 p.m. In the Honing, city He* CouncE Chamber.. 201 East State Street. Hartings. Michigan The purpose d the Public Hearing u lor the Zoning Board at Appeal. Io hear comment, will include an old fashioned barnyard horse pull Saturday and liorse pull Sunday at 2 p.m.. horse­ War exhibits. Live Dulcimer Music both days. The 2003 "It’s Cider Time" festival series will get under way at Bowens Mills the weekend of Sept. 20 and 21 with the The 19-acre Historical Pioneer Village con­ sists of: • The 1864 grist and cider mill. The antiquated four-story building's main floor houses a work­ drawn wagon rides, sheep shearing demonstra­ • Oct. 18 and 19 — Living History. Quilt & Art Show Weekend, with a large encampment of tions. spinning demonstrations, live old-time Timeline Living History that will include trap­ a museum, plus a gift and antique shop. There is country music down by the old mill stream, ping era. colonial era. Civil War era and more. Some of the activities will be horse-drawn wagon rides, barnyard horse pull al 2 p.m. Sunday, an a blacksmith shop, a waler powered machine The third flour has been transformed into a quaint and cozy living quarters. The top floor has a lot of old old fashioned country fair atmosphere, antique tractors, farm machinery and engines by invita­ machinery. gears, and pulleys still in that area. antique tractors, steam and gasoline engines, along with flea market and arts and crafts. The remaining festivals this fall will be held • Sept. 27 and 28 — Steam & Gasoline Engine Show, co-sponsored by die Barry County Steam. tion only. The quills and artwork will be on dis­ ing waler powered efider mill and grist mill and play in the Gathering Place, along with artisans • An 1850s one-room school house that was will be a huge display of antique tractors, engines moved to the mill, the oldest one-room school and farm machinery, flea market and arts and crafts. Special events will include old fashioned working on their crafts. Historic Bowens Mills is an 1864 grist mill and cider mill and pioneer farm village. It is a antique tractor pulls, threshing demonstrations, working museum that still grinds and sells fresh and Cloggers scheduled throughout the day. both com meal through the use of water-powered mill stones. It is a second generation, family-owned the Bowens family. • A post and beam bam home for Belgian draft co-sponsored by the Fork River Free Trappers and operated state historic site that receives no state funding The restorations and upkeep with an authentic Mountain Men & Trapper liv­ depend or festival gate receipts. ing history encampment. There will be musicians playing dulcimer music, costumed craftsmen All live weekend fall festivals include live old-time music down by the old mill stream, a demonstrating and selling their works, area petting zoo with farm animals, horse drawn Code d Ordinances, that It granted, win o»c a' the conduction of on acceaory bunding to exceed the maximum allowable square footage. ' Legal description of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 2 BIX 1 KENFIELDS 2ND ADD house in Barry County. • An 1860s 11-room Victorian house built by horses. • A quaint covered bridge that crosses the old mill stream. • A 17-foot water wheel, completed in 1999. • “Ye Ole Craft Shoppe,’’ an artisan’s wood­ working and cooper's shop. • The Bowens Mills “Gathering Place," a huge arts and entertainment center for displays, social events, meetings, conferences and performances. 1 Financial FOCUS and make a rloformlnatton on a variance tequert by Gregory Akerdlng. 82B East Modbon Street. Hostings. Michigan. (See legal and mop below) The applicant ha. requested a variance from SecHon 9W1 (0X1) d the Cfiy d Hading. • An 1840s two-story plank House, the oldest structure al Bowens Mills. Gas and Antique Machinery Association. There Saturday and Sunday. • Oct. 4 and 5 — Mountain Men Encampment, ..... • Log Cabin Fork River Trappe. 3 Trading Post, completed in 2002. The Old Mill is located in the heart of Yankee Springs Township, two miles north of Yankee Written comment! wW be received on the above request at Hastings CJfy Hal. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49068. Request tor Information and/or minutes of said hear­ ing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as staled above. The C Ity will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services. Springs (Gun Lake) State Park. Watch for the Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. huge Grindstone Marker on Briggs Road. For more information call 269-795-7530 or visit www.BowensMilis.com. Ask the right questions when looking for an investment representative Like most people, you probably are plenty busy with your work and family. So you may not have the time and expertise needed to thoroughly understand the investment world. Thai’s why you may want to work a profes­ sional investment representative. Bui bow do you find the right one? You can start by asking the right questions. Here are a few to consider • Have you woriud with people in my situ­ ation? - As ar. investor, you have your own special set of characteristics: level of assets, stage of hfe, long-term goals, etc Before you sign up to work with a financial advisor, you need to make sure that he or she is comfort­ able working with someone like you. • What are your credentials? - Inquire about a prospective advisor's qualifications. Make sure anyone you might work with has all the necessary securities licenses. • What is your investment philosophy? Just like investors, investment professionals have different investment personalities. Some might be naturally more aggressive, while others are conservative. But the ideal advisor is someone who will provide you with guid­ ance that's based on your risk tolerance and in zestment preferences. • How will you communicate with me? You'll want to make sure that your broker w ill communicate regularly with you. Find out when you'll receive statements and how often you'll meet in person review your portfolio. Will your advisor call with suggestions and recommendations? Are you free to contact your broker any time? If the broker is not available, is there someone else that he or she works with who arill be familiar with your sit­ uation? It's important to find these things out as soon as possible Remember, you’re entrusting this person with your financial future - so you have a right to expect open, honest and frequent communications. • What sort of resources do you have to draw on? - Find out if a prospective invest­ ment professional has access to high-quality research and technical expertise in key areas, e.g.. investments, insurance and estate plan­ ning. In some cases, an advisor may be able to bring in added expertise through a relation­ ship with another professional, such as an attorney or accountant . • How do you get paid? - Investment pro­ fessionals get paid in a variety of ways: fees, commissions, percentage of assets under management, or even a combination of these. You do need to know, right from the start, how your advisor is getting compensated. • Can you provide me with references? - A lot of people are too shy to ask for references. However, a reputable broker will be happy to give you some names of people you can call. Of course, you shcaldn't expect a broker to provide you with the specifics of other clients' financial transactions. But you should be free to ask about tn advisor's style, responsive­ ness, etc. You may need to interview several candi­ dates before you find a suitable investment representative. But it's worth the effort. Maki ig the right choice today can pay off far into the future. CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES 2003 Street Tree Request for Blds The Oty ot Hastings <s requesting bid* tor provtwm d trees to be planted in the street right of ways throughout town. Specifications are available at the Office of the City Cterk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Bids are due at *he above address no later than September 15. 2003. at 2.00 p.m. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and ail bids, to warve any irregularities in the bids, and to accept the bld which the City believes to be tn rts best interest all factors cr.isktered____________________________________________ obbmbqi Notice The Barry County Agricultural Preservation Board will be accepting applications for the Barry County Purchase of Development Rigtits Program from now until December 15. 2003. Applications can be picked up from the MSU Extension Office (206 W. Court Sheet. Hastings) Ptease dkect any questtons to Dennis Pennington (269945-1388) There will be two informational meetings on September 8. 1-3 p.m. and September 9. 7-9 p.m. at the Conference Room at the Bony Eaton District Health Department. Applications will be available as well as Board members to answer your questions____________________________ -.r-47 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 07-2003 Baltimore Township Ordains: ARTICLE 6: Is added to Chapter 42 of the Baltimore Code ol 1970 to require the installation of lock boxes be installed on the outside of each building or structure of oil new construction within Baltimore Township which Is equipped with an automatic lire suppression system, equipped with an automatic lire detection system, or equipped wtth a Medical Emergency alarm system, except that a lock box q not requited to be installed on one- and two-family residential dwellings T Social Security IsNot Enough. According to the Social Join us tor a discussion Security Administration that may help you answer Social Security benefits are the foHowmg questions: expected to begm exceeding t How does Soosl Security work? tax codectionsr the year * How shou4d 1 Pf®Pare? family financially prepared? BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS: Please call or stop in today to make your reservation. Bob Knapp Investment Representative 228 N. Church Street Hastings. Ml 49058 269-848-9780 or TOLLFREE 877-848*780 1-800-237-2379 MwnterSVC Mwsnren or southwestmcmgmic Edward Jones ■lOSrwfM • Mah«M4Mnni • Am.K. « K.hUmt -A.r«IK I RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE NOTtCi the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a hearing on Monday, September 15.2003, commencing of 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. To act upon a request of Kennett, and Unda Ervin for a variance on property located at 1142 Hammond Road to replace a deck on tne front of their home, which would be closer to the property line than zoning setbacks allow, the property is described as: THAT PART OF LOT 4 OF CRAIG-GARWOOD PLAT. COMMENCING IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY, 1888.7 FEET SOUTH AND 418 FEET WEST OF THE 1/8 POST OF THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4. SECTION 1 TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 100 FffT; THENCE EAST 200 FHT; THENCE SOUTH 90 FEET; THENCE EAST TO CARTER LAKE; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO a POINT EAST OF BEGINNING. THENCE WEST TO BEGINNING. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the above request, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. The application for the above request is available for inspection at the Rutland Charter Township Hail during regular business hours. PUASt TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. All interested persons are Invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above-proposed request. 09W49C3 095*4995 ROBIN E. McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 269-948-2194 1irWfith fiiRi I lit mu Tin 11*71 WHY WAIT UNTIL WINTER SEMESTER? There Is still time to register tor a wide variety of college classes at KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings, but time Is growing short. Compare accessl blllty. cost and transferability and you’ll soon realize the benefits of attending class locally. . Daytima Classes ANTH 100 HIST 104 UTE 213 MUSI 211 OH ISO PEC 121 PHIL 202 POSC 200 PSYC 201 PSYC 220 SOQ20I Intro Anthropology Modem America Children's literature Music ApprectaHon Application Software Healthy lifestyle Practices Intro, to Ethic. 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Io Sociology Social Problems College Reading & Study SkHB Check KCCi website www.kellogg.edu or stop In the Fehsenfeld Center tor full particulars. �Page 6 - Thursday, September 4. 2003 - The Hastings Banner j ■^’SonoWPau/Da/rrrcni^"| SARANAC - Lyman R. “Dick” Lawrence, age 94. of Saranac, passed away Thursday. Aug. 28. 2003. He was bom Jan. 20, 1909 in Morley to William and Olive (Beals) Lawrence. Dick served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps and retired from Lear Siegler where he worked as a machinist. He is survived by his wife, Lynne; son. Richard Rosenberger, daughters, Mary Rose Moorman and Ruth Ann (Tom) Noble; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jo Fedewa Dirks; and a granddaughter. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at the Koops Memorial Chapel in Clarksville where the family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements are being made by Koops Memorial Chapel in Clarksville. CLARKSVILLE. INDIANA - Donald Paul Dalman, age 68. of Clarksville. Indiana, died Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at his home. Mr. Dalman was bom in Zeeland. Michigan. He was married to Betty Heard. He was a retired design engineer for the Rollascn Company in Winterpark. Florida. Mr. Dalman was a member of the Elks Club in Hastings. Mr. Dalman is survived by his wife. Betty Heard Dalman of Clarksville. Indiana; son, Mike Dalman of Grand Rapids; daughters. Sue (Steve) Bennett of Hastings. Julie (Jeff) Wells of Lakeland. Florida, Kelly Wagner of Hastings and Kathy (Scott) Sherman of Hastings; eight grandchildren; two step­ grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brother. Ted (Jeanice) Dalman of Delton. Michigan; and sister, Sandy (Ron) Merrill of Hastings. No visitation will be held. Memorial services were held Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at Thomapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 2676 Charlestown Road. Suite 10. New Albany. IN 47150. Arrangements were made by Chapman Funeral Home in Clarksville. Indiana. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PI EASANTMEW FAMILY CHUtCH 2601 Lacey Ruad. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-302! church phone HOPE UNITED FAITH UNITED METHODIST METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: www. Pastoi Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Service 64)0 pro.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 Wednesday A Thursday 9 aro. to I Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr High Youth Sunday p..m.. Sunday Morning 9:30 aro. evenings. pro Sunday Schoo: 10:45 aro. Morning Sunday Service: 9:30 aro. Sunday Sd»oi 114) aro.; Sunday Evening hopeum.com. Office hours: ST. CYRIL’S Warship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth ST. BOSE CATHOIK' CHURCH Fellowship. (Gr. Sunday 9-12). pm. 6:00 service 105 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pattor Saurday Maas 4:30 pro.. Sunday Masses 8:30 aro. and 11:00 aro; Confaoion Saturday 3:30-4:15 evening pro (Pioneer s does not meet in the sum­ HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Of GOD 1674 ’*est State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Claytot. Garmon. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 aro.; classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nuncry provided. Sunday Evening Senice. 6.-00 p.m. Wednesday activities 74)0 pro. are: Rainbow. or J J Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mmutncs or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits. mer. the program will begin in Sept.) WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev Bob Smith Phone 367­ 4061 Worship Services: Sunday. 114)0 aro.; Sunday School. 10 am. few all ages Wednesday. 6-8 pro. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to kids Pioneer Club at CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A of St. Rose Cathoik Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. mission p.m.) 6 Wednesday. 7 pro.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boii^ood St. Res Darnel Graybill. Senior Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9-J0 aro and worship icrvke at 10:30 aro. Coffee Pastor SAINTS ANDREW 4 MATTHlA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN and CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services 9:15 aro. Morning Prayer. 11:00 Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Ov New Sunday School format offers ' Life aro. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6.00 pro. Enrichment Clanes for aduns and our "Kid's Tune" is a great lime of For more information call 795-2370 celebrating Christ for ail ages 2 yrs. ar Rev. David T thru 5th grade! Come out and join us Hustwick 948­ Traditional 1928 Book of at 301 E State Rd. (Across from Common Prayer used for all servic­ Tom's Market). We look forward io es. Mfiliated with the Independent worshipping with you. 9604 Arglican Church (Canada Synod). GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. Nonh Street. Hastings. Phone FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 269-945-9414. 309 E. Woodlawn Hastings. Pastor Michael Anton. Dm Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Pastor Thursday, Sept 4 - 5:45-74)0 Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. pm. Handbell Bascis. Friday, Sept. 5 - 11:30-2 pro.. Hastings Women's Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 aro. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 CHURCH "Member Church of the World-Hide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St 'corner of S. Broadway and W Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr Curies P McCabe Ill. Rector Mr F. William Voecberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship - 8 aro. and 10 a m Children’s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nuncry As ?itable at 10 a.m. aro.. Morning Worship Service; (SUMS OF THE 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. NAZARENE 1716 North Brandway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11.00 aro Mornmg Wcnhip Service; 600 pro. evening Service: Wednesday: 7.00 pro. Services for Adults. Teens Ml 49073. Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) 64)0 pro.. Evening Service; 7.4)0 pro. Sr High Youth Wednesday Club Saturday. Sept 4 - 11.00 aro. Youth Ministry Prayer Tune; 800 pro. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Sept 7 - 84k) A lOOOaro. Worship. a”d Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible 9: 30 aro. Sunday School. Monday. Sept 8 - 74)0 pro. Women of Faith; 7:00 p.m. Brothers of Grace. Study. Choir practice. Call Church Tuesday. Sept. 9 - 600 p.m. BPW. Office, 948-8004 for information on 74)0 Worship Committee; 7.00 pro. Family Night 6:30 pro.. Awana, Sr. MOPS, Ladies Leisure Time Bible Studies. Fellowship and Faithful Men Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Sept 10 - 10:00 aro. Wordwatchrs; 2:00 p.m. Congregation Care Committee. GRACE COMMUNTTY CHURCH and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBIT Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. SoMh. PMor Brent Branh?m. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Wonhip IlOO aro.; Evening Service at 6on n m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pro. 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 aro. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. abundant LIFT FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeung at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. NaahvtUe. Midi 49073 Sun. Praise A Wxstap IQJOam.. 64V p.m.; Wed 6:30 p.m. Jesus Cub for boys & girts ages 4-12. Pastors David QUIMBY UNITED and Rose MacDonald An oasis of METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Paror Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-l 1 aro.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Mi 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd , Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Parlor Dianne Dotlen Momsori. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 aro.; Sunday School 11:15 aro Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meal-. 12-noon. Saturday nights • Putse Services 7:30 pro. For more information call the church office. God's love. “Where Everyone is J METHODLST CHURCH 49058. (269-945-9574) Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma. Musk Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8; 15 aro. - Sunday School. 9.30 aro. LIVE! Under the Dome service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 aro. Refreshments; 11:00 aro. Traditional Service. Sunday School. (Contemporary Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. Wednesday nights - 6:00 pro. LIVE! Under the Dome praise leam rehearsal. Thursday nights • 74)0 David Strother Anderson, 70, of Maple Grove Twp.. died Saturday, August 30, 2003, at Battle Creek Health System. He was bom March 30, 1933 in Battle Creek, the son of Edward S. and Katherine (G-’ehl) Anderson. Mr. Anderson was previ­ ously employed by the United States Postal Service. He was also employed by General Motors at plant 1 in Lansing. MI. He was an avid reader and enjoyed science and computers. Ke also raised registered Black Angus cattle on his ranch. He also enjoyed spending summers and holidays on his property on the Black Warrior River in Fosters, AL. He married the former Constance M. (Siiarka) Stamler on October 30. 1964. She is a retired Deputy Warden of ihe Jackson Prison and survives him. He is survived by his children John Anderson of Holland, MI, Peter Anderson of Grand Rapids, and Sandra Anderson of Bellingham. WA. He also leaves his step children Janine Barham of Scottsboro. AL. Lyn Stamler of Irving, TX, Marty Stamler Jr. of Riverdale, MD, Diane (Scott) McAteerMartin of Tuscaloosa, AL and Suzette (Tommy) Cuccurullo of Carlsbad. CA. his grandson, three step grandchildren and his sisters Joanne (Chuck) Throckmorton of Battle Creek and Janice (Herbert) Tackett of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his step granddaughter Katherine Elizabeth Porter, his brothers William and Ralph Anderson. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Thursday at Royal Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00pm, Friday, September 5, 2003 at Royal Funeral Home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. > Memorial contributions may be given to the American Lung Association. Muriel Naomi (Brady) Jarstfer KEY WEST, FLORIDA - Muriel Naomi (Brady) Jarstfer of Key West, Florida, age 80. passed away Thursday. Jan. 16. 2003 in Miami, Florida. Muriel bom in Hastings, Sept. 14, 1922. was the daughter of Mabie (Carter) and Lyle Brady. She married Leonard Jarstfer and had two sons, Michael and Gary. They lived in Battle Creek until retiring in Key West, Florida. Surviving is son Gary Jarstfer of Key West; daughter-in-law. Carol Jarstfer, three grand­ children and three great grandchildren; sister, Byrie (Brady) Hudson of Monroe and sever­ al nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son. Michael, also sisters. Loita Stotz. Ruth Eddy and brothers, Clarence Brady, Keith Brady and Eugene Brady. As with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private memorial service was held in Key West. Marguerite LeDuc Boylan EAST LANSING - Marguerite LeDuc Boylan, of East Lansing, died August 27 at the age of 87. She was bom March 7, 1916, in Massachusetts. She was preceded in death by Myles G. Boylan, her beloved husband of 59 years, and her sisters Claire and Yvonne. Marguerite loved learning and was profi­ cient in French and Spanish. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed music and theater. She taught math and French for many years. She is survived by her children Myles G. Boylan and Rhea Cohn of Silver Spring. MD, Ann and Dennis Shook of Lake Odessa. Chris and Joan Boylan of Okemos, Debbie and Mike Conlisk of Canton. Lance and Sharon Boylan of Northville, and 10 grand­ children. A funeral mass was held September 1 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in East Lansing. pro. prayer meeting tn the Lounge. CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator Sunday School 9: 30. Church Service 10:30 am. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Ptease join us Sunday: Bible Class 10:00 aro.. Worship 11.00 a.m.. 64)0 pm Wednesday: Bible Class 7.00 pro. Classes for all ages. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463 Nelson E Lurnrn. Interim Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 aro. Traditional Worship; 10:30 aro Contemporary­ Wonhip. The 9:00 Service is broad­ cast oser WBCH - AM 1220 The 10: 30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery ts provided dunng both services SPECIAL EVENTS: Sept. 6 - 11 aro. Youth Praise Band; Sept. 7 - Rafiy Sunday. Communion Both Services; Sept 9-18 - Noah's Ark Visiting Days; Sept. 18 - 12^8 Newsletter Deadline Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.LC. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 Nonh M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • " Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY k. fame* ypyager nfl- Banter free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy- 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 Our Neighbors! (Phihpptans 2:4) GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP (Corner of Drake and Cedar Creek Rd.» Pastor Jtm McKelvey. (269) 623-8857 Sunday Service 10:30 aro-12 non Bible Study Friday at 7 pro. H ASTINGS FIRST UNITED 209 W Green Street Hastings. Ml Someone Special " For information call WOODGROVE BRETHREN DOWLING - Charles T. ‘ Tyler” McCarty, age 27, of Dowling, passed away unexpect­ edly Sunday, Aug. 31 at home. Tyler wa; 5om Aug. 28. 1976 in Battle Creek, the son of Alan R. and Marsha J. (Hardy) McCarty. A 1994 graduate of Delton High School, he played soccer and was on the wrestling team. On July 21,2001 he married Nicole Taylor. Tyler was a family man. who enjoyed watching movies, but he especially loved his son. Jackson, playing with him after work every day. He enjoyed everything about the outdoors; including fishing, working in his vegetable garden, and his animals; the dogs: “Beebe" and “Bullet,” his pet pig “Daisy” and his chickens. An employee of Lakeland Asphalt Company, he paved many parking lots in the area. Tyler had a relationship with the Lord, attending Pleasantview Family Church. He is survived by his wife, Nicole; a sot. Jackson Tyler at home; his parents, Alan R. and Marsha J. McCarty of Dowling; a broth­ er, Troy McCarty of Cloverdale; a sister, Melinda (Rick) Milter of Dowling; grandpar­ ents, Charles and Muriel McCarty of Hastings and Dona Short of Grand Rapids; his in-laws. lutnita (Rick) Parks of Delton and James Taylor of Florida; a niece, Hannah Miller, a nephew. David Fulton; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. Interment Banfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appre­ ciate memorial contributions to the Jackson Tyler McCarthy Education Trust Fund. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. \ rfy™.__________________ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan______________________ Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 LANSING - David Augustine, age 68, of Lansing, died Friday. Aug. 22.2003. Mr. Augustine was bom March 2, 1935 in Battle Creek, to George and Kathryn (Wood) Augustine. David had been a resident of Lansing for over 50 years. He was employed with General Motors for 15 years before becoming the owner and operator of a Standard Oil station. David retired from the business in 1979 due to health reasons. He enjoyed the many friendships be gained in the Lansing area white working. David enjoyed fishing and camping with his family. David was preceded in death by his father, George Augustine in 1981, his wife. Diane in 2002 and his rive-year-old daughter, Colleen. He is survived by his mother, Kathryn (Wood) Augustine; his sons, Craig (Kelly) Augustine, Alan (Lori) Augustine, and Randy Augustine of Florida; his sister, Audrey (Dick) Deming; brother. Donald (Shirley) Augustine, and three grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ingham Regional Hospice in memory of David and Diane Augustine. _ Arrangements are by the Palmer Bush Delta Chapel, 6020 W. Saginaw. Lansing, MI 48917. Martha Anne (Williams) Bean Martha Anne (Williams) Bean. 89. died peacefully in her home on August 23, 2003, after a serious illness. She was bom on April 29,1914 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Robert Bruce and Ruby Comuelle Williams. She had two brothers, John H. Williams, of Richland, who died in 1989, and Robert Williams, who died in Kalamazoo in 1932, The Williams family moved from Ohio to Kalamazoo in 1930, when she was 16. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1932. She attended Kalamazoo College (Class of 1936) where she met her husband, Irving L. Bean, whom she married in 1938 and who preceded her in death in 1996. They moved to the Gull Lake area in 1940 for a brief period of time, then lived in Kalamazoo until 1948 when they returned to Gull Lake and in 1955 built the home on Williams Road where they resided. She is survived by her two daughters, Anne Carolyn Horvath of Hickory Comers, and Julianne Martha Clementz, of Richland; seven grandchildren. Chad Horvath and Kimi Horvath of Hickory Comers; Diana Albiston of Las Vegas; Sheryl Zepeda of Fredericksburg. Virginia; Suzanne Cullen of Ruckersville, Virginia; John Clementz of Brigham City. Utah and Robert Clementz of Papua, New Guinea; 13 great grandchildren; three nieces; one nephew; and her beloved dog. Lucy. Martha Anne was very active in volunteer work. She was a guild member of the Presbyterian Church in Kalamazoo, on the Altar Guild of St. Timothy’s Church, Gull Lake, and also taught Sunday School classes tlicre. She worked on Red Cross and cancer drives, and was a member of the Bronson Hospital Guild where she put in numerous hours of volunteer work. She has belonged to the PEO Sisterhood, Chapter Q, since 1952. She was Kellogg High School PTA secre­ tary and treasurer in the 1950s, and volun­ teered so much al the school they thought she was a leacher. She and husband. Irving, enjoyed numer­ ous trips out west in the 1960s to visit fami­ ly. She also enjoyed nature, reading, playing the piano, the quietness of the Gull Lake home, and hiking with her husband and their dogs. In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated and there was a memorial service held on Friday, Aug. 29, 2003 at the Fartey­ Estates and Dowdle Richland Chapel, for friends and family. Rev. Stephen M.G. Chamley officiated. Please send contributions to Barry Community Hospice. To leave personal mes­ sages for the family, please see www.farleyestlesdowdle.com. Arrangements were made by Farley-Estes and Dowdle Richland Chapel. �1 he HMtmga Banner - Thursday. September 4. 2003 - Page 7 Elizabeth Jane (Solomen) North-Mead GRAND RAPIDS - David R. Mullen, age 57, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings died suddenly at Blodgett Hospital. He is survived by six children, Donald J. (Marcic), Shannon, Matthew, Brent, David, Aaron; three grandchildren; mother, Marge Mullen; brother Chuck (Ruthie); and sister. Dee (Mike) Jablonski. David was preceded in death by his father, Donald Mullen Funeral arrangements were made by Memorial Alternative Burial and Cremation. Lawrence H. Polstin FORT WAYNE, IN - Lawrence H. Polstin. age 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Delton, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and is now with his beloved Marie. Mr. Polstin was bom Sept. 4, 1919 in Marshfield. Wisconsin, the son of Adolph E. and Anna (Jeske) Polstin. A veteran of World War II, he served God and his country as a sergeant in the United States Army and was a past commander of the VFW Post 422 in Delton. For many years, Larry was employed by Twin Chy* Container in Coloma as a shipping foreman. He loved golf, fishing and bowling, but most of al'i he enjoyed helping others in need. A member of Sl Ambrose Catholic Church for many yean, he was a frequent lector at Saturday evening mass. On Dec. 7. 1946, he married Marie H. Bower who preceded him in death on Sept. 20, 2002.’ He is survived by a son, Robert (Amy) Polstin of Sl Ignace; a daughter. Rebecca (Leet) Zwepink of Churubusco, Ind.; a sister, Leatha A. (Chines E)Micael of Benton Harbor, grandchildren, Nicholas Polstin, Chelsea and Marties Zwepink. and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his par­ ents. seven brothers, and an infant daughter, Cora Ann. The family will receive friends today (Thursday, Sept. 4) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton where the rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will he celebrated Friday, Sept 5, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at St Ambrose Catholic Church, Fr. Thomas Fernando, celebrant. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions to St. Ambrose Catholic Caurch will be appreciated. Arrangements are being made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Howard Junior Batdorff_____ | LAKE ODESSA - Howard Junior Batdorff. of I ake Odessa, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family in the early hours of Monday. Aug. 25. 2003 at the age of 70. He was bom Oct. 12, 1932 in Sunfield Township, the son of Howard and Madeline (Moulton) Batdorff. Howard retired from General Motors after 36 years of hard work. He filled his days with family, friends, and John Deere Tractors. Howard was |>receded in death by both his parents. Surviving are his former wife, Mary Esther Batdorff; his two sons, James (Lora) Batdorff and David Batdorff; one granddaughter, Shana Batdorff; and two grandsons. Tucker Batdorff and Patrick Batdorff; brother, Delbert (Carolyn) Batdorff; sisters. Joyce Howald. Donna (Harold) Clements and Lois (Wayne) Smith; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday. Aug. 28, 2003 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church with Rev. Mark E. Ralph, Rev. Ray Seilhamer and Rev. Wayne Smith officiated. The pallbearers were Larry Steward. Dave Lozo. Mine Clements. David Batdorff. James Batdorff. and Devon Howald. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Huntington College in memory of Howard J. Batdorff. c/o RFH P.O. Box 36. Sunfield, MI 48890. Arrangements were made by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield; Rosier Funeral Home. An Interment service I followed the funeral in the Sunfield Cemetery. For more information www.legacy.com. BATTLE CREEK - Elizabeth Jane (Solomen) North-Mead, age 64. of Battle Creek, died Wednesday. Aug. 27, 2003 in Battle Creek. She was bom July 2, 1939 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Ronald Willis Solomen and Agatha (Winters) Solomcn. Elizabeth worked at AP Bell CompanyCortez, Florida as a office manager for 25 years up until 2003. She was previously employed at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She first married Hany S. Mead of Irons, and then married John L. North who preced­ ed her in death. She is survived by son, Brian Samual (Vicki) Mead, Albion; daughters, Carolyn Mary Clemens, Battle Creek, Nancy Marie (James) Bradley, Battle Creek; sisters, Georgia, Edna; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Harry Douglas Mead (1987) and Charles Anson Mead (1979). She enjoyed sewing, deep sea fishing and reading. She lived in Hastings until 1980, then moved to Florida and lived in Bradenton and St. Petersburg. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Rev. Kenneth Childs of Lakeside Baptist Church officiating. Burial was at the Stryker Cemetery Memorial tributes may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member of invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. | Judy H. Hook________ | NASHVILLE - Judy H. Hook, age 58, of Nashville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Hook was bom March 8, 1945 in Hastings, the daughter of Ermund and Betty (McClelland) Strong. She was raised on the family farm on Morgan Rd. and attended area schools, grad­ uating from Nashville High School in 1963. After high school, she attend Wright Beauty Academy in Battle Creek. On Aug. 6, 1965, al the family farm in Nashville she married Larry Hook. The cou­ ple spent their lives together in the Nashville area, eventually purchasing their farm on Lawrence Rd. where the couple settled together. She was employed with several local busi­ nesses throughout the years, but her true pas­ sion was helping other folks in the communi­ ty Judy was the type of person who never met a stranger. She was well known for her abili­ ty and willingness to seek those who need a helping hand; then lend her assistance in any way possible. Her “How can I help you" attitude left everyone she interacted with a terrific exam­ ple of what “giving” really means. Through the years Judy's service to her community was recognized as she was decorated with awards including personal recognition from our states governor. In her spare time. Judy, enjoyed cooking, doing crafts at her home, and sharing time with her beloved pets, especially her dogs. For Christmas she spent countless hours making presents for all the dogs and their owners which she cared for. In her earlier years she and Larry enjoyed rollerskating and spending time together. She was truly a person who could get the most out of life. She is survived by her beloved husband of 38 years Larry; one sister, Dianne Hildred; sisters-in-law Judy (Ken) Rogers; Nora (Ed) Hickey, and Vicky (Bion) Eye; three nephews and four nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents Ermund and Betty (McClelland) Strong. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Sept 3, 2003 at the Daniels Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Nashville Fire Department or ambulance service. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA - Glen Nelson Franks, age 75, of Zephyrhills, Florida, and formerly of Vermontville, died on Wednesday. Aug. 27. 2003 at Carson City Hospital in Carson City, Michigan. Mr. Franks was bom on July 29. 1928 in Calhoun County, Michigan, the son of Glen and Virien (Tucker) Franks. He was raised in the Fowlerville, Michigan area and attended schools there. He was married to Dora Culver on Jan. 23, 1951. He moved to the Vermontville area in 1961 where he lived until 1983 when he moved to Riverdale, Michigan. He moved to Zepnyrhills, Florida in 1997. He has lived with his daughter in Crystal, Michigan since June 2003 because of ill health. He was employed at Oldsmobile in Lansing for over 30 years, retiring from there in 1982. He was a member of Zephyrhills Moose Lodge, enjoyed riding around in his golf cart and shuffieboard while living in Florida; pony pulling in his earlier years and was a member of the U.A.W. Mr. Franks is survived by his daughters. Robin Kay (Ken) Decker and Ranay Sue Franks, both of Michigan; sons. Roger Allen Franks and Rodney Lee Franks, both of South Carolina. Randall Gene (Barbara) Franks, Kentucky, Ricky Lynn (Kathryn) Franks. Michigan, Robert Nelson Franks, South Carolina, Ray Oliver (Michelle) Franks and Russell John Franks, both of Michigan; 26 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Don (Carol) Franks, Bill (Dorothy) Franks, Walt (Debra) Franks, Carl Franks, and Henry (Myra) Franks, all of Michigan; sisters. Eileen Rathbun, Texas, Dorothy Stapleton, Louisiana and Alice (Ronnie) Hildebridle, Michigan; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Dora, and brothers, Ronald and Jim Franks. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught offici­ ating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel of Nashville. William Boonstra CALEDONIA - William Boonstra, age 82, of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Genevieve Dekker, Mary Jane Stebbins; his brother, Francois BabMtra; his grandsons. Steve Billett. Richard (Bud) Poll, Randy Thurkettle; his great-granddaughter, Grace Visser. Bill is survived by his wife of 64 yean, Frances (Frank) VerHuel; his children. Stuart and Jan Visser. Phillip and Shirley Sidebotham. Carroll and Darlene Billett. William Jr. and Theresa Boonstra. Martin and Denise Boonstra. Leon and Frances Huff. Richard and Sherry Poll, Rosemary Duemler, Melvin and Patricia Boonstra, Thomas and Patricia Sines; 30 grandchildren; 62 great­ grandchildren; his niece, Bonnie Crump. Bill worked a variety of jobs, but is known and loved most for his loving devotion to his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grand­ children and rfs extended family. He will be missed by all. but the memory will case the pain as well as the comfort of knowing Bill is in heaven waiting for his family to join him. Funeral services for Bill were held Friday, Aug. 29,2003 at Whitneyvilte Bible Church. Pastor Dennis Ross officiated. Interment Blaine Cemetery. Those wishing to honor Bill’s memory may make memorial contributions to Frances Boonstra. Arrangements were made by Matthysse Kuiper-DeGraff Funeral Home. Hughes celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary Don and Shirley Hughes of Algonquin Lake. Hastings were married on September 12, 1933. In honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, their children. Randy. Rhonda. Roberta and Ryan, and their families are host­ ing an open house at their home at 2801 Chippewa Trail on Sunday. Sept 14. 2003 from 2 to 4 p.m. Please come and help them celebrate. They request no gifts, please. Brooks celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary Robert and Beverly (Belson) Brooks mar­ ried on September 6, 1953 in the Nashville EUB Church. They have three children: Brenda and Rick Rizor, Sandra and Thom VanHattum, Linda and Matt Howell; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. They moved to Hastings in 1956 and held various jobs. Bob retired from the Post Office in 1988. Their open house is September 6. 2003 at the Hope United Methodist Church from 2 to 5 p.m. Your presence is the only gift request­ ed. Hamilton-Woodbury The parents of Gary Hamilton and Tonya Woodbury are pleased to announce their engagement. Tonya is the daughter of Lester and Norma Woodbury of Vermontville. Gary is the son of Duane and Ruth Ann Hamilton of Nashville. Gary and Tonya are graduates of Maple Valley High School and are currently involved with the MV district. They are planning an Oct 18, 2003 wed­ ding. GIRL, Raven Destiny Morrow, bom al Pennock | | HASTINGS - Jeanette E. Warner, age 64. S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 at her residence. Mrs. Warner was bom on March 5,1939 in Charlotte, the daughter of Comellis and Edna (Hines) Aumick. She was raised primarily in the Charlotte area and attended schools there. She was married to Richard C. Warner on June 7. 1957. She was employed as a beautician for 20 years, cwning and operating “Hair Styles by Jeanette" in her home. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, knitting, embroidering, drawing, oil painting, canning, cooking and especially spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Warner is survived by her husband. Richard; son. David Warner of Nashville; daughter, Joyce Warner of Middleville two grandchildren. Timothy Warner and Nichole (Warner) Smith; three great grandchildren. Kia, Lindsey and Derek; brothers, Richard Aumick of Kansas and Wayne Aumick of Nashville; and sister, Karen Aumick of Lansing. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 4. 2003 from 6 to 8 pan. at the funeral home. Services will be held at 1! a.m. Friday, Sept. 5. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Don Roscoe officiating. Burial will be at the Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Hospital on Aug. 21,2003 at 8:28 pan. to Shon and Yolanda Chapman, of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Roll-Rhodes united in marriage Jami Lynn Roll and Daniel N. Rhodes were united in marriage on April 26, 2003 at Charlton Park Church. Pastor Brian Spencer performed the ceremony. The matron of honor was Ronda Roll, mother of the bride. The bridesmaids were Rhonda Roll, sister-in-law of the bride and Jessica Roll, sister of the bride. The flower girl was Mazalenna Rhodes, niece of the gioom. The best man was Chad Rhodes, son of the groom. The ushers were Jacob Roll and Justin Roll, brothers of the bride. The piano was played by Aaron Potter. The bride’s beautiful bouquet was made by the guest book attendant, Jessi (Handers) Fountain. The photographer was Ted Petersen. Hostess of the ceremony and pho­ tographer ’s assistant was Laura Hillard. Host and hostess of the reception were David and Ilona Hagon. Pat Hazel. Neva Rhodes, and Sue Rhodes helped prepare the food. A special thank you to our proud parents. Brian and Ronda Roll, for helping make our day a memorable one. We love you. GIRL, Hanna Paige Leask. bom on Aug. 18.2003 at 12:22 p.m. at Battle Creek Health Systems to Shane and Dawansa Leask of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. Big brother Deagan and big sisters Amanda and Stephance BOY, Corbin Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 21. 2003 at 3:40 pjn. to Alvin and Marcienc Morgan of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL. Kailynn Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital ca Aug. 21. 2003 at 10:50 p.m. to Jennifer Fletcher and Nick Neilson of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 welcomed her home. BOY, Brandon Michael Palasek. bom at Metropolitan Hospital on Aug. 18, 2003 at 7:44 ajn. to Chuck and Mandi Palasek of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long. ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Taliesin Archer, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 20, 2003 at 1:41 a.m. to Tamarisk L. Van Vteck of Sunfield. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Michael Xavier, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 20, 2003 at 11:45 p.m. to Jessica Hayes and Jason Simmet of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 Leon Dale Leedy. Battle Creek and Marcia Joy ozs. and 20 inches long. Ingram, Hastings. Craig Lee Madden. Hastings and Chris Tina BOY, Kolton Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 18, 2003 at 8:34 a.m. to Jennifer and Matthew Buiriey of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 Ehredt, Hastings. Raymond Eugene Eggleston. Plainwell and Cynthia Marquerite Fenton. Plainwell. Matthew Paul Recher, Battle Creek, and Alisha ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Dennis Paul Hi. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 12, 2003 at 1:05 pan. to Tina and Dennis Sauers Jr. of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY. Ezequiel, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 12, 2003 at 7:17 pan. to Brannigan Reaser and Efrain Verdugo of Greenville. Weighing 5 lbs. 10 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Ella Jo. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 10. 2003 al 4:37 p.m. to Sarah Czinder and Brian Carroll of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. Maria Fernandez. Climax. Christopher Michael Barone, Hastings and Doree Ann LeMieux. Hastings. William Conrad Zeedyk. Holland and Betsie Sue-Ann Keeler, Hastings. Daniel Michael Kiel. Middleville and Jocelyn Marie Price. Middleville. Richard Earl Barnes. Plainwell and Diane Arlene McCarty. Plainwell. Bruce Ryan Garber. Nashville and Tracy Arm Bennett. Nashville. Rex Randall Risner. Hastings and Breanna Allison Fitzpatrick. Hastings. Matthew Edwin Colbom, Hastings and Sherri Lou DeYoung, Hastings. �Pago 8 - Thursday. September 4. 2003 - The Hastings Banner The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday Sept. 13 at Laxe Manor. The speaker will be Shirley Hodges with her program on genetics. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society is gening started on its 35th year with a celebra­ tory banquet at Lakewood United Methodist Church Thursday evening. Sept. 11. This is the third such event with banquets on the 25th anniverary. the 30th and now on the 35th. The society was organized in 1968. The Bonanza Bugle has been published ever since. At the onset it was published about once a year, but then it became a quarterly publication. Memberhip covers many states, mostly for­ mer residents. Besides this recording of local history and renewing stories from the past, the society’s major accomplishment was acqusition of the Lake Odessa Depot, its moving to a new location, its restoration and now its continuing use as a base for the local society, the Ionia County Genealogy Society and now the garden club. Please note on Emerson Street the showy display of flowers and the landscaping. The garden club planted the central flower bed in spring and it has been a showplace ever since. Cal) Lynda Cobb for reservations for the ban­ quet. Pie Start Smart Mobile unit will be at Family Dollar store in Lake Odessa from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Sept. 10. This is for testing of preschool children for hear­ ing vision and more. Ionia County Habitat for Humanity wel­ comes workers at its new home site on East Main Street. Work continues despite the theft of $4,500 worth of tools two days before a major work bee. The Ionia County Board of Realtors is providing many workers. Ron and Bonnie Haskins of Lake Odessa were listed as cash donors toward the project. The Lansing State Journal has listed the death of Marguerite Boylan of East Lansing. mother of Ann Shook of Lake Odessa, along with another daughter and two sons. She had been a math and French teacher for years. Her late husband was a professor at Michigan State University. Funeral mass was held on Monday. Sept. I. in East Lansing. The Grand Rapids Press listed the golden anniversary Sept. 11 of Donald and Marilyn (Hoekstra) Fredricks of Caledonia. Don is a son of Mrs. Bertha Fredricks of Lowell, and brother of Linda Wolverton Allens and Bernice Goodemoot. along with other sib­ lings who live elsewhere. John. Debbie and daughter Larissa Stassek of Bloomingdale were Sunday guests of her parents at the family cottage on Leach Lake. Her brother’s family also was present. The West Berlin Wesleyan church is hold­ ing its annual hog roast dinner on Saturday Sept. 13. from 3 to 9 p.m. The charge is only $5 for roast pork, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw rolls, beverage and dessert. The cost is $5 per adult or $20 per family. The Ionia County unit of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet at noon Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Commission on Aging building. Call for reservations at 374-8420. The Michigan president of MARSP will be the speaker. Grand Valley State University students from this area on the dean's list include Beth Black, Erica Black and Kathleen Stowell. p HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP I 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD.___________ * JKMe 269/945-5607 Large lot, 1 block from middle school, 2 bedroom, all new construction. $125,000 obo. 948-2005 or (269) 838-9162 MLM FOR SALE 2002 Chevy Blazer 436 W. Bond, Hastings 4x4 automatic, a/c. AM/FM/CD player: i power locks, windows & mirrors: towing package: cruise: tilt; factory warranty *16,900 (269) 945-9357 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of a proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board of the Charter Township ot Rutland at a regular meeting held on August 13.2003. THE CHAllTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS: ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS BUREAU SECTION I - DERNinONS SECTION 1-001. Deflnttfom. The following cfoflnltfom are set forth In the Ordinance: Act Authorized Township Official Bureau Citation Municipal Civil Infraction Violation Notice SECTION H - MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION ACTIONS SECTION 1-002. A municipal civil infraction action Is com­ menced upon the issuance by the Authorized Township Offlc tai of one of the following: A. A Violation Notice directing the alleged violator to appear at the Rutland Charter Township Ordinance Violation Bureau; or B. A Citation directing the alleged violator to appear In court. SECTION 14X13. Ordinance Violation Notice Requirements A. Municipal civil Infraction Violation Notices and Civil Infraction Citations shall be issued and served by Authorized Township Officials. 9. A Violation Notice issued under this Act shall indicate the time by which the alleged delator must appear at the Bureau, the methods of appearance made, the address and telephone number of the Bureau, tne hours of the Bureau, the amount of the fine, and the consequences for failure to appear and pay the fine. C. A municipal civil infraction Citation shall contain the information requited under Section 8709 of the Act. D. At the discretion of the authorized Township official, he or she may issue either a Violation Notice or Citation under the following circumstances: (1) Official witnesses a person commit a municipal civil infraction violation, or (2) Based upon an investigation, the official has reason­ able cause to believe that the person is responsible for a municipal civil infroctlon violation. or (3) Based upon the investigation of a complaint by some­ one. the official has reasonable cause to believe that the person is responsible for a municipal civil infrac­ tion violation, and the Township Attorney approves in writing the Issuance of the Citation. SECTION 1-004: Designation or Code or Ordinance Unless a violation of this Ordinance or any Code of the Township is specifically designated in the Ordinance or Code as a Misdemeanor, the violation shall be deemed to be a civil infraction SECTION 1-005: Municipal Ordinance Vtotaltons Bureau A. Establishment. The Township hereby establishes a Bureau as authorized under Section 8396 of the Act to accept admissions of responsibility for municipal civil infractions in which a Violation Notice was issued and served, and to collect end retain civil fines and costs as prescribed by this Code B Location. The Bureau shall be located at the Rutland Charter Township Hall • C. Personnel. The bureau clerk or other designated town­ ship official shall be an employee of the Township. D. Responsibility. The Bureau shall only be authorized to accept admissions of responsibility for municipal civil Infractions upon which a violation Notice has been Issued. E. Failure to Appear. If a Violation Notice is not returned to the Bureau with payment mode, within fourteen (14) calendar, the Bureau shall return the Violation Notice to the Authorized Township Official. Upon receiving notice from the Bureau that a person accused of a civil Infrac­ tion violation has failed to respond to the Violation Notice, the Official may issue a civil Infraction Citation by filing the original of the Citation wtth the District Court. SECTION 1-006: Enforcement Schedule of Fines. Any person, firm or corporation or other entity who vio­ lates. disobeys, omfs. neglects or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be responsible tor a municipal infraction and shall pay a fine according to fhe schedule set forth in full In the Ordinance. SECTION 14)07: Severability The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and If any part is declared Invalid for any rea­ son by a court of competent Jurisdiction. It shall not affect the remainder of the Ordinance which shall continue in full force and effect. SECTION III - EFFECTIVE DAT! AND REPEAL This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication, after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sold Ordinance will be consid­ ered for adoption by the Township Board at Its regular meet­ ing to be held at fhe Charter Township hall on September 10. 2003, commencing at 7:30 p.m. This notice is posted in ccmplianco with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Ltaettngs Act). MCLA 41 72a(2X3) and fhe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hear­ ing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals wtth disabilities requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact fhe Rutland Charter Township by writing o< coiling the Township. All interested parties are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place to participate in discussion upon said Ordinance Robin McKanna, Clark 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchdll and Marcy Sugar Stealing at 6 Dear Annie: My 6-year-old granddaughter. "Cindy.'' often brings things home from her friends' houses saying that the friend "gave" it to her. When pressed, she will admit that she took it without permission. Her mother always returns the trinket and tells her that it is wrong to take things from others. Cindy agrees that she wouldn't like it if her friends did the same thing to her, but it hasn't helped. She still steals things now and then. How do you suggest we handle this? — Worried Grandmother Dear Grandmother Taking others' belong­ ings is not uncommon behavior for some young children. Her mother is handling it appropriately, although Cindy should be t'ie one who returns the stolen items. Teaching her to respect the property of others will take time, patience and the constant reiteration that stealing is wrong. Mom also can mention it to the pediatrician and ask for guidance. Friends, not lovers -ON$20.00 OFF COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for dearcoat finishes Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning & detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special 'tflnnie’s Dear Annie: I’ve been in love with "Terry" for a year now. The problem is, we're sup­ posed to be just friends. We spend a great deal of time together - dinner every night and cof­ fee almost every morning. I can’t figure out if Terry has develz>ped any romantic feelings for me. When I told him that I was in love with him (six months ago), lie said that he didn't feel the same way. But if that’s the case, why do we spend so much time together? Why do we have sex at least twice a week? Is he in denial about his feelings, or is he just using me? Terry is quite attractive. I am overweight and not his usual type. However, he hasn't dated anyone special for the past year. What do you think is going on? I don't want to lose my best friend, but my heart is aching. — Need Help Out East Dear Out East: Terry enjoys your company, and he likes having an available sex partner on demand — at least until something better comes along. He's been honest about his feel­ ings, which means you are the one in denial. The sex is complicating the relationship. You are mistaking the intimacy for lovte. Teny considers it a convenience. Unless you are content with things as they are. tell him no more sex. Then you will find out if the friend­ ship is genuine. Legal advice Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Duped in Small-Town Politics." the Realtor who believes a small-town business leader is slan­ dering her and destroying her reputation because she did not respond to his sexual advances. As an attorney. I have some advice for anyone in a similar situation: 1. When you are involved in a compromis­ ing conversation, particularly one lacking a third witness, immediately write down every­ thing you remember about the conversation, including background details (what coffee shop you went to, what you ordered, what he wore). If you are accused of making up a story, being able to produce a written docu­ ment will lend weight to your side. 2. The attorneys in your town may well be tied up in the same power structure or indebt­ ed through commercial relationships with the powerful individual you are going against. You would be well advised to consult an attorney in one of your state's larger cities who can fearlessly rock the local boat if need be. - Attorney from a Small Town Dear Attorney: Thank you for your excel­ lent, professional advice. Anyone who is faced with a similarly uncomfortable situa­ tion will benefit from what you have written. LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2003 23765 DE Estate of ALLEN R CHRISTENSEN. Date of birth: 07/12/1928 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. ALLEN R. CHRISTENSEN, who lived at R.R f1. Lot #15 Fawn Lake. Hastings. Michigan died 07/02/2003 Creditors ol the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wiH be forever barred unless presented to Usa L. Leep. named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St . Ste 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative wrthm 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 06/29/2003 Robert L. Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Lisa L. Leep 390 118th Avenue Martin Ml 49070 (269) 672-7895 He’s incorrigible Dear Annie: Eight weeks ago. my 14-yearold stepson moved into our home. His moth­ er could not control him. He had eight school suspensions for aggressive behavior and using foul language. He arrived here with nothing. We enrolled him in school, bought him clothes and now have weekly therapist appointments. "Junior” has already been put into restrictive classes at his new school, and was suspended last week for hitting another boy. He is rude, obnoxious and disrespectful. I quit my job in order to be home full time. I cannot leave Junior alone for more than an hour. I feel like a security guard. We have no support from his mother or her family. Junior lias seen his mother twice since he's been living here. When he comes back from her house, his behavior is abominable. I am at my wits' end in dealing* with this spoiled child. I am an experienced mother, having raised two children who are now grown and doing fine. My husband works all day, and this kid has raised his blood pressure. Our entire life revolves around this boy. My husband and I cannot have a conversation with each other without Junior interrupting. Should I insist that if Junior doesn't straighten up, he can go elsewhere? — Fed up Stepmom Dear Stepmom: Please don't. Junior is cry­ ing out for help, and you may be his last lifeboat. You deserve a lot of credit for giving up your job to care for this troubled boy. but it will take more than eight weeks of counsel­ ing to make up for 14 years of problems. Junior needs to know you love him no matter what. Talk to Junior s therapist about his progress and what you and your husband should be doing at home to reinforce positive behavior. Then ask the therapist to refer you to some­ one who can help YOU deal with the strain. Being a rock of stability can be difficult and stressful. Well be rooting for you. Tip the counselor? Dear Annie: My son just returned from a week-long overnight camp. On the way home, we discussed his activities and the counselors. He said his counselor doesn't make much money and he depends on tips from parents as part of his income. This was our first experience with overnight camp, and I didn't tip the counselor. Should I have done so? What is an appropri­ ate amount? My son had a great rime, and he liked his counselor. I'd be happy to send him a belated "thanks" if this is the expected cus­ tom. - To Tip or Not to Tip Dear Tip: No self-respecting camp coun­ selor should tell his young charges that be expects tip money from their parents. If you would like to express your appreciation to the counselor, that is entirely up to you (and obvi­ ously. he'd like cash), but you are under no obligation to do so. Ring cannibal Dear Annie: My mother and father divorced six years ago. My mother is plan­ ning to marry "Ethan" in a few weeks. The problem is. Mom and Ethan have decided to use the diamonds from her old engagement ring to make a new one. This seems wrong to me. It's also an easy way out for Ethan, who certainly has the money to buy Mom a new ring. Is there some etiquette rule that covers this subject? I'm worried that Ethan is somehow taking advan­ tage of my mother. - Frustrated Daughter in the Northwest Dear Daughter It sounds as if you are not terribly fond of Ethan and resent that Mom is cannibalizing her old ring to make a new one. Etiquette says Mom can do whatever she likes with the ring. However, if you are senti­ mental about it, you might mention how much it means to you and see if that makes a difference. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox((LComcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. * �Tne Hastings Banner - Thursday, Septemoer 4. 2003 - Page 9 rom TIME to TIME A look memory lane... down Barry County Civilian Conservation Corps Writer's Note: The following research was done by Gretchen Barry Slater, whose father, Frank Barry, joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, Company 690, during the Great Depression: It was 1933, the Depression. There wasn’t a job to be had for love nor money. Soup kitchens were a fact of life. Families were going hungry . Number one on the hit parade was: "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime." The headline on Feb. 2, 1933. read "A Roosevelt Plan to Give Jobs to Men. Vast Experiments to Be Undertaken in Reforestration. Reclamation. Water Power and Back to the Land." The story read. “A gigantic experiment designed to provide 200,000 jobs and herald the birth of & new America from which the curse of unemployment would be lifted was proposed today (Feb. 2. 1933) by President­ elect Roosevelt. ” This land in America was going through many changes during the Great Depression. No jobs were available, causing many a hard­ ship on most families of this era. If Franklin D. Roosevelt was to be elected president, it (the New Deal) was to be the "most interest­ ing experiment a government has ever under­ taken." Seated before the blazing fire of the "Little White House," he told newspapermen of his dream for a vast internal development encom­ passing reforestration, reclamation, water power and agricultural rehabilitation. The aim is to balance the national population anew between the cities and the country. Mr. Roosevelt expects this huge laboratory exper­ iment to provide employment for 250.000 men in "conservation camps.” These men would be paid $30 a month, and $25 was sent back home to their families. At this time "we have about 12,000,000 wage earners unem­ ployed.” • The headline March 31. 1933. was “Roosevelt Signs His Forest Bill; Workers Sought.” The story said. “Today President Roosevelt made his forest conservation-employment program law by signing the bill, while his aides rushed to make ready for enlisting thou­ sands for work. He directed the department of labor to supervise enrollment of the idle, mak­ ing plain that he had in mind selection of men who went to the metropolitan centers during boom days now to carry out the task of put­ ting the many watersheds of the nation again in condition to produce timber and guard against floods." In the Hastings Banner of May 31, 1933, the headlines read: “Forty-two to Go to Camp Custer.” The story: “Barry County's Civilian Conservation Corps quota of 42 men went Saturday afternoon to Camp Custer, going in a special car on the CK& S Railroad. Eightone applied. These men were to be between 18 and 25 years old, single and in good health. Capt. T.C. Beck of the United States Army was in charge of the examinations. He report­ ed having received splendid co-operation in Hastings and Barry county. The men will be at Camp Custer for two weeks and then sent to one of the reforestation camps in Michigan.” The following are the names of the Barry county fellows who were accepted by the examiners: 1. Alva C. Baker. Woodland 2. Frank Barry. Carlton 3. Wayne F. Bide Iman, Hastings 4. Malcolm O. Boughhner 5. Clayton W. Bairn, Thomapple 6. Dehn G. Cable. Barry 7. Clifford W. Cl—, Hope 8. Loyd R. Cogswell. Castleton 9. Alfred J Coy, Assyria 10. Don H. Curtis. Hastings 11. Cleo C. Everett. Castleton 12. Glenn A. --------- , Hastings 13. Muryl E. Foreman. Hastings 14. Paul W. Foster, Castleton 15. George T. Gardner. Hastings 16. Harry Gale, Hastings 17. Frances -. Hall. Orangeville 18. Joel C. Hum—, Castleton 19. George H. Jorgenson, Thomapple 20. Homer H. Jackson, Prairieville 21. Clayton D. Kelly, Hastings 22. Fred K. Long. Woodlad 23. Hollis F. McArthur. Baltimore 24. Vincent S. McPharlin, Hastings 25. James R. Nan-. Hastings 26. Eldon L. Oaks. Castleton 27. Leonard H. -bbles, Hastings 28. Melvin E. P­ ----- . Prairieville 29. Von Phillips, Assyria 30. Elmer M. Rayner. Carlton 31. Raymond R. Reynolds, Hastings 32. Merle Sherk, Thomappie 33. G------ D. Sh------- , Maple Grove 34. Clarence H. Stafford, Orangeville 35. Ch— K. Thu-ton. Hastings 36. Leo R. FRutland 37. Garret C. Townsend, Woodland 38. William A. W----- , Baltimore 39. Kenneth W. Wilcox, Maple Grove 40. Alfred R. Williams. Hastings 41. Howard A. Silkson, Irving 42. Anthony J. Wolowitz, Yankee Springs. June 1,1933 — “Barry County members of Conservation Conservation Corps workers relax at Camp 690 at Big Bay in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Frank V. Barry was among these members of the 690th Company, CCC Camp, Big Bay. Mich., and was discharged in 1934 dur­ ing the Great Depression. CCC now at Camp Custer. Men Are Salified With Routine and Training. “Barry County people who have relatives or friends numbered among the contingent of 42 young men who enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps last week will be inter­ ested in the following communication from Vincent McPharlin describing conditions at Camp Custer, where the group is undergoing preliminary training: We are the only outfit lo date in the entire camp who were accepted without a single man being rejected. All of the fellows are quite proud of the distinction. Our company is formed of fellows from Barry County and Bay City. At present there are about one-hun­ dred and ninety-five members, with twentyfive more coming in later. The officers in charge of the company stressed the point that they are here to teach and not to drive. The purpose of the whole CCC movement was to make men better citizens, physically and mentally, and to build more efficient work­ men. Many of the Barry County men have been given responsible positions in the com­ pany. Camp routine starts with reveille at 5:40. then policing the company street, fol­ lowed by breakfast. After breakfast we havp drill and calisthenics 'til 10:30. Drill again after the noon mess and retreat at five. The evening are ours to do with as we like until ten o'clock. There is always an entertainment at the Camp Theatre, and the talent has been good. Each company volunteers a program for one evening. All the fellows seem content and in the best of spirits. We had our first inoculation Sunday morning, with everyone coming through in good shape. A few of the fellows had sore arms for a few hours, bui that was the only noticeable effect. We don't know where we are going as yet, except that it is some place in northern Michigan. Sincerely. Vincenl>McFharlin.'" June 26. 1935 --"Hew Forestry Camp Started at Humbolt." “Ishpeming. June 25 — Another stale forestry camp was manned yesterday with the arrival of Company 690 of the CCC, which will occupy a site one and a half miles north of Humboldt near Champion, Mich. ‘The contingent, numbering 167 and recruited largely from Bay City and Hastings, including 13 foresters who wiU direct activi­ ties, arrived at 5 o'clock yesterday morning and set up tents at the old Thompson mill site. The boys underwent two weeks of condition­ ing al Camp Custer in Battle Creek in prepa­ ration for their work in the Marquette county forest. The Humboldt camp will be entirely under canvas, although it is probable that a log mess shack will be erected later on.” Frank V. Barry was one of the enrollees from Carlton Township, Barry County, who gave of himself to the CCCs. From May 28, 1933 to June 23, 1933, he was assigned to CCC Company 690 4 Camp Custer. From June 24, 1933. lo Nov. 10. 1933, Company 690 was moved in the Upper Peninsula to Champion. Company 690 was transferred to Negaunee from Nov. 11. 193, to Jan. 5, 1934 . Arrangements were made lo lease the Sundberg block. Iron Street in Negauiiec. The new quarters, formerly occupied by the Negaunee Glove Manufacturing Co., will provide ample room for about 175 youths, who will live there for the next six weeks or two months. The upper story for sleeping quarters and the lower floor for dining room, kitchen and recreational purposes. The reason the camp was moved is that snow and cold weather make it impossible for the CCC workers to stay in tents. Christmas that winter was spent in Neguanee. On Jan. 6, 1934, the camp moved to Big Bay near Alder Creek. A new educational program and recreational activities were set up for the enrollees. Many learned skills that would go with them throughout their lives. William Fraser, CCC Chaplain, said, "We learned the work ethic. You go to school and that's fine, but it's theory. Al CCC camp, you get practical skills in a wholesome environ­ ment You leant to be a responsible and capa­ ble citizen." The day started in early morning with breakfast then it was into the trucks and into the woods, brush out the gooseberries, hosts for the bugs that give white pine blister rust. Frank V. Barry at the CCC camp. They built the Triple A road to Anderson's comer - and on, built the Panorama Fire Tower and a 20-mile phone line. They rebuilt "Cement Gust," Anderson's dam on Lake Independence and added a fish ladder. They mapped the bottoms of Lakes Independence and Saux Head. They fought forest fires, built roads, cleaned roadways, did whatever they were told. There was discipline! There was work! On March 31, 1934, Frank V. Barry, was honorably discharged. Expiration of term of enrollment was for the convenience of the U.S. Frank Barry passed away in February 1986. He lived in Carlton and Woodland Townships all his life and retired from E. W. Bliss after many years of service. He was married to Susan Doreen (Miller) Barry of Kalkaska (deceased August 1992). They lived their lives on Jordan Road at Lawhead Lake, Woodland Township. They had two children: Gretchen (Barry) Slater of Woodland and Thomas Barry of Clarksville, and seven grandchildren. How about a plan that’s a real family value?” Motorola 120e No Roaming or Long-Distance Charges On the National Freedom™ Network * Unlimited Nights & Weekends 1000 FREE Mobile-to-Mobile Minutes FREE Activation .ziu ••nwAlLTEL Hastings City Bank’s New 7-year balloon the benefits continue... You got that right. 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September 4, 2003 - The Hastings Banner Area gridders head into week two on high note by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Barry County varsity football teams opened the season strong last Thursday and Friday night. County teams were a combined 4-1, with the only loss coming in an inter-county clash between Lakewood and Hastings. The Vikings took that game 23-14. League play begins for Hastings. Middleville, and Maple Valley this week. Hastings will host the Wayland Wildcats Friday evening at Johnson Field. The ‘Cats are held in high regard by many around the area, despite losing one of the best quarterbacks in school history to graduation last spring. Wayland is relying on its backfield, and the second half will be key for the Saxons. Against Lakewood last Friday the Saxon D was tough in the first half, but the Vikings broke through against a worn down unit in the second half. “You can’t look past anyone." At leas*, that’s what any good coach would say. Middleville makes the trip to Holland Christian Friday night, in the first O-K Gold match-up for each team. For the Maroons from Holland Christian it is also the schools first league football game of any kind. Holland Christian gridders com­ bined with Saugatuck to share a squad a year ago. Maple Valley doesn’t have any lime to relax after escaping the opening week with a win. In what feels like Ohio State and Michigan playing a week two contest. Olivet travels into the Lions' den this Friday. Delton Kellogg has one more non-lcague game ahead before jumping into the teeth of the KVA season with a visit from Pennfield. This Friday Delton visits Gull Lake. “They’re a very good football leam.” said Delton coach Rob Heethuis. “We've got our hands full." All four of those games begin at 7 p.m. Friday night. Lakewood has the late start Friday. Kick off is set for 7:30 in the Vikings home opener against Belding. Current Records Delton 1-0 Hastings 0-1 Lakewood 1-0 Maple Valley 1-0 Middleville 1-0 Here’s a wrap-up of last week’s gridiron action. Lakewood 23, Hastings 14 You can’t do that. Yes, the officials threw the flag on Lakewood's Travis Willard when he took down Saxon quarterback Andy Kelly with a firm grasp on he face mask. (Photo by Brett Bremer) It was your typical first game of the season when Lakewood look a 23-14 victory over Hastings at Johnson Field last Thursday. Each team showed flashes of success. Each team had a couple penalties and a couple turnovers. Each team left it all out on the field. "They gave us everything we could have possibly asked for from them." said Hastings head coach Kyle DeHom. Despite Lake wood’s Tyler Beglin rushing for 167 yards and scoring two touchdowns, the Saxons outgained their opponents on offense, 272 lo 245. Drew Bowman led Hastings with 60 yards on the ground and caught three passes for 47 yards and a TD. Heath VanBelkum carried the ball 13 times for 51 yards. The Saxons fin­ ished the game with 105 yards on the ground. “Il's been the thing all year." said DeHom. “we are going to run the ball. Drew has great eyes. Heath is a tractor. He'll run right over them. I don’t think we had one running play for negative yards.” In the air. emergency quarterback Andy Kelly was 11 of 21 for 158 yards and two TD’s. Kelly took over for senior QB Joey Aspinall who completed his only pass before leaving the ball game with a broken collar­ bone. The Saxons’ Drew Bowman takes Lakewood’s Jeff Vander Boon for a ride. Bowman led Hastings with 60 yards rushing on Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A look at the season's end, just as it is starting That football season sure started with a bang, didn't it. Michigan over Central. State over Western. Lakewood, Maple Valley, Middleville, and Delton all winning games. Delton players and coaches have shirts that say “It’s our turn." Don’t worry Saxon fans, you’ll get a turn this year too. The season is just beginning and I’m already looking at the ending, at least for Middle*, die. Hastings, and the rest of the O-K Gold. For those that don’t yet know what the words “O-K Crossover” or "TBA” on the Saxon and Trojan football schedules, the O-K Conference has planned a scries of games between different leagues in the conference to end the season. In week 9. the O-K Gold winner will visit the winner of the O-K White. The second place team in the Gold will visit the second place team in the White, and so on down the line. Welcome to the high school “Bowl" system. I think it’s great. Now that most of the area’s good rivalry games are conference games, it adds something special to that last game of the year. Why’s it such an anticipated game when Ohio Stale takes on Washington, or Michigan goes against UCLA? It's not just because the teams are normally better than competitive. It’s because of the PAC-10 v. Big 10 rivalry which was bom in the Rose Bowl years ago. College football has always been one of my favorite sports, and that’s why. all the match­ ups that have a little extra twist to them. Will Hastings v. Northview ever be Michigan v. Ohio State? No. but it’s still exciting. The top two teams in the Gold will have their work cut out for them. Whoever wins the league won’t get a chance to cruise into the playoffs. The winner will get a date with a team like the defending stale champions from Lowell or East Grand Rapids. A leam like Caledonia or Hastings could get a reunion with old Gold foes Cedar Springs. Sparta. Kenowa Hills, or even Unity Christian Unity Christian in the White and Holland Christian in the Gold are two programs playing their first season of varsity football. I expect they’ll get to face off at the end of October, much like when the Saxons took on Kenowa Hills at the end of last season. It's like the playoffs starting a week early, only it’s not necessarily do-or-die. 1 bet most sports fans eyes will be searching for glimpses of how things are going in the O-K White as the season winds down, looking to see who their leam will face in that final game of the regular season. I’ll try and give some updates as the season goes on. but I guess it’s still a long way away. Heck, the Detroit Lions haven't lost a game yet. and I’m looking at the end of October. Speaking of the Lions, it would be nice if James Stewart hadn't been hurt, but I like the addition of Olandis Gary. He had a great season in Denver a while back and then was never really given another shot. No word on whether or not he’ll be able to help the Lions beat (yes. 1 said beat) the Cardinals Sunday, but I expect to see good things from him once he’s settled in. Lakewood won the turnover battle. The Vikings turned the ball over three times, but Hastings did it four. Kelly threw four interceptions, but many were in situations where the Saxons were forced to pass. “It’s a win." said Viking coach Randall Hager. “We made a couple of big plays, but really, we feel the kids should have played better.” Twice in the first half the Saxons were deep in Lakewood territory, but drives ended with missed field goals. An interception by Lake wood’s Josh Mitchell with less than a minute left in the first half gave the visitors the ball on their own 35-yard line. In five plays, including a 15-yard roughing the passer call against Hastings, the Vikings made it down to the Saxon 23 where lyier Harms kicked a 40-yard field goal to start the scoring. A string of seven consecutive rushes to begin the second half culminated in a 27-yard scamper by Beglin for his first of two touch­ downs. Lake wood led 10-0. • “The defense was big. swarming to the ball,” said DeHom. “We got tired. With eight guys playing two ways they got tired. That’s when you start missing tackles." The teams then traded touchdowns and turnovers the rest of the way. Saxon quarterback Andy Kelly threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, but they were sandwiched around Beglin’s sec­ ond TD of the game. On the first play of the fourth quarter the Saxons got on the board for the first time when Bowman went 36-yards with a pass from Kelly for a TD. Lakewood responded with a 48-yard scor­ ing drive to take a 16-7 lead. Hastings pulled within two. 16-14. on a 22yard scoring strike from Kelly lo Ryan Ferguson with 4:30 left, then got the ball back when Saxon Josh Maurer picked up a fumble on the ensuing kick return. Il was Maurer’s second fumble recovery in the game. Scott Redman also picked up a Lakewood fumble in the third quarter. Forced into a third-and-long after the recovery by Maurer, with the clock nearing four minutes lo go. Spencer Duits stepped up and picked off a Kelly pass. The Vikes used the extra possession to take a 23-14 lead on a 6-yard mn by Jason Copelin. "We played hard, and got the win. That’s all that matters.” said Hager. Delton 9, Otsego 6 One might think a fullback trap would be an old Wing T coach's favorite play, or even a sweep around the side. Delton’s John Noto (10), Zac Culbert (19), and Rodney Dye (81) do their best to try and keep Otsego's Soott Hendrixson from crossing the goal line in the second quar­ ter. Hendrixson’s score gave Otsego a 6-3 lead heading into half-time, but the Bulldogs wouldn’t break through again against the Panther D. (Photo by Brett Bremer) One would be wrong. “Here comes the best play in football right here.” Delton coach Rob Heethuis told his sideline as lime ticked down on the Panthers 9-6 opening night win over Otsego on Friday night. DK quarterback Tyler Blacken took the snap and gently set his knee to the ground. “We made the plays.” said Heethuis. The defense made some great plays when they had to." The defense “had to" often in the second half. Delton took its 9-6 lead on a 2-yard TD mn by John Noto, with 20 minutes left to go. Noto set up the score himself with a 33-yard run on the first play of the drive. He led the team on the evening with 70 yards on 12 car­ ries. Afier that score the Panther defense per­ formed the textbook definition of “bend but don’t break." A nine play Bulldog drive ended with an interception by Zac Culbert at the DK 9-yard line. A three-and-out followed for the Delton offense, but Culbert got the ball back quickly by intercepting a second Bulldog pass. The next time Otsego look possession of the ball. 7:19 remained in the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs look the ball from their own 21, and in eight plays had it first-and-ten on the DK 20. A 5-yard reception by Andrew Brooks inched the ‘Dogs to the DK 15. Then, the Panther D stuffed Brooks on consecutive rushing attempts to set up a fourth-and-four on the 13. Delton senior linebacker Rodney Dye blasted through the front line to sack the Otsego quarterback and get the ball back for the Panthers with 2:36 on the clock. A pair of hard fought first downs later, and Blacken was putting his knee on the turf. “The defense played a great ball game,” said Heethuis. Dustin Morgan led DK with 16 tackles, while Corrie Latta recorded 12. Culbert caught four passes on the game, two on defense and two on offense. He led the Panthers in receptions with two for 31 yards. Offensively, the Panthers took care of the football. “We didn’t have one quarterback exchange problem. Not one fumble. We won the turnover battle, and we won the game,” said Heaths. It was something he was a little wor­ ried about. “In practice two weeks ago. man, we couldn't get a snap off.” Blacken took all of his snaps cleanly, and late in the first quarter scored the initial points of the contest on a 19-yard field goal. Middleville 28, Comstock 7 by David T. Young ' Editor Middleville and Comstock had never before met on the football field, and their first date was a strange one Thursday night. Middleville registered a 28-7 victory in a game highlighted and maned by trick plays, bizarre plays, penalties, fumbles, intercep­ tions and what Trojan fans might like to call the defense’s “magnificent stand." All played a role in giving coach Tim Penfield’s group a season-opening, non-conference ti iumph. How weird was this first encounter? Just for starters. Comstock did its only scoring on its first play from scrimmage. Quarterback Blain Burnett took the snap from center and pitched the pigskin back to flanker Dustin Wuis, who instead of running, threw a wounded duck pass to fellow back Bobby Rickstad. who had slipped behind the Trojan secondary unnoticed. The combination half­ back pass-flea flicker trick play went 74 yards and a touchdown and Bruce Wall kicked the Delton’s Mark NeSmrth wtxks to keep his balance as a Bulldog defender tries to pull him down from behind. (Photo by Brett Bremer) extra point. The host Colls looked like they might turn the game into a rout eariy when they took advantage of a fumble and field position and penetrated into Middleville territory. But that's when senior defensive back Kurt Bray came up with a key interception at his own 32, making a diving catch of a tipped pass. And that's when momentum began work its magic. The Trojans put on a gritty offensive effort to inarch the football 68 yards to the end zone in the second quarter and knotted the score al 7-7 when Adam Loveless carried it in from five yards out. Darren Tape provided the extra point. With a little more than a minute left in the half. Tape broke loose for 15 yards and outsprinted everybody else past the goal line, to give Middleville a 14-7 cushion A key play in that drive was a 22-yard fourth down pass from quarterback Josh Eldridge to David Fmkbeiner. Though the score was reasonably close. Comstock’s one 74-yard trick play had pro­ vided nearly 60 percent of its total offense for the entire first half. The Colts looked like a fired up outfit when they look the second half kickoff and put together their only sustained drive of the night. They went from their own 20 to the Middleville 28 with first and 10. but three plays later Eldridge picked off a tipped pass al his own eight-yard line and ran it back to the 27. Strangely, this was just the beginning of the "magnificent stand." The Trojans fumbled the ball over two plays later, giving Comstock possession just 33 yards away from the end zone. Yet after 11 plays and the gift of a 15-yard personal foul penalty, the best the Colts could do was miss a field goal from 26 yards, thereby demoraliz­ ing them. After all those golden opportunities, they came away empty handed. They couldn't go the 33 yards in 11 plays with the bonus of a 15-yard penalty. Two key plays in frustrating the host team’s scoring threat were sacks by line­ backer Josh Waller and defensive tackle Lane Welker. See FOOTBALL continued on pg. 12 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 4. 2003 - Page 11 '03 Summerfest run results announced Summerfest 5K Results OVERALL NAME CITY FINT1ME AGE SEX CLASS-PLACE Christensen. Kevin Battle Creek 1 17 M 1 17.04 Muller. Wes Alto 2 17:26 16 M 2 Carrick. Tom Grand Rapids 3 37 M 1 18:15 4 Schafer. Trent Stevensville 18:18 43 M 1 Carier. Troy Alto 5 18:30 38 M 2 Nieboer. Aaron Grand Rapids 6 18:36 22 M 1 Butler. Karyn Kentwood 7 26 F 1 18:42 Smit, Erich Batttie Creek 8 17 M 3 18:45 Peterson. David 9 Hastings 15 M 4 18:50 Bellevue Dodge. Dustin 10 18:53 15 M 5 Barry. Jon Battle Creek 11 13 M 1 18:53 Battle Creek Casey, Trey 12 19:07 18 M 6 Nicolet, Steve Grand Rapids 13 34 M 1 19:13 14 Zebcll. Tony Battle Creek 19:16 16 M 7 Zeman. Paul 15 Caledonia 19:45 41 M 2 Lawrence. Brandon 16 Bellevue 19:59 15 M 8 17 Rasdale. Tom Dewitt 20:02 49 M 1 18 Warren. William Delton 20:44 40 M 3 19 Hayes. Larry Hastings 20:55 46 M 2 20 Schuurmans. Bill Lake Odessa 2I5X) 24 M 2 Hicks. Maurice 21 Allegan 215X4 50 M 1 Lunger. Timothy 22 Grand Rapids 21:16 45 M 3 Rennhack. Dennis 23 Stevensville M 4 21:34 47 24 Yerke, Keith Freeport 21:37 39 M 3 25 Wordelman. Maria Ada 21:38 47 F 1 Bean. Tera 26 Battle Creek 21:47 16 F 1 McKeever. Chad Hastings T1 21:50 29 M 1 Bosma. Spencer 28 Hastings 21:51 13 M 2 29 James-Nickels, Lin Hastings 21:54 32 F 1 30 Knapp. Laura Middleview 21:58 26 F 2 Singleterry. AJ Hastings 31 14 M 9 22:05 Hunt. Bruce Hastings 32 2250 88 M 1 Webb, Meagan Battle Creek 33 22:08 17 F 2 34 Lennard. Steven Hudsonville 22:09 49 M 5 Battle Creek 35 Carr James 22:12 19 M 10 36 Bolthouse, Alec Bellevue 22:12 10 M 3 37 Faben. PJ Byron Center 13 M 4 22:13 Wabeke. Jay Hudsonville 38 22:16 47 M 6 Webb. Dani Battle Creek 39 22:17 15 F 3 40 James. Jim Hastings M 2 22:25 34 Hastings 41 Ford. Jared 22:27 17 M 11 Lewis. Carol South Haven 42 22:30 39 F 1 Portage Hamlin. Dan 43 29 M 2 22:32 Kalamazoo 44 Xaundria. Teresa 22:37 30 F 2 Frenson. Scott Hastings 45 42 M 4 22:38 Husek. Robert St Joseph 46 59 M 1 22:43 Webb. Dan 47 Battle Creek 22:45 41 M 5 48 Stevens. Jeff Richland 22:50 38 M 4 Hastings Police made sure the course stayed clear Saturday morning, and made sure runners were obeying all the traffic laws as well. (Photos by Brett Bremer) 49 22:51 50 23:00 51 235)3 52 50 53 14 54 23:32 55 23:35 56 23:38 57 23:39 58 23:42 59 23:47 60 23:51 61 23:52 62 245)7 63 245)8 64 24:12 65 24:18 66 24.! 9 67 24:19 68 24:22 69 24:23 70 24:24 71 24:24 72 24:26 73 24:30 74 24:33 75 24:33 76 24:34 77 24:38 78 24:40 79 24:41 80 24:42 81 24:46 82 24:48 83 24:55 84 24:56 85 25:00 86 25:00 87 255)1 88 25:06 89 25:07 90 25:12 91 25:13 92 25:14 93 25:15 94 25:15 95 25:26 96 25:42 97 25:43 98 25:43 99 25:47 100 25:49 101 25:54 102 25:54 103 25:54 104 M 105 26:07 106 26:11 107 26:15 108 26:17 109 26:37 110 26:37 111 26:38 112 26:41 113 26:43 114 26:48 115 26:53 Vogel. Ryan Hastings 14 M 12 Houser, Evy Kentwood 32 F 3 Shafer, Rob Hastings 21 M 3 Kryscio. Thomas Jackson 23:22 M 2 Moore. Brian Ceresco 23:23 M 13 Campbell. Ross Middleville 33 M 3 Shaw, Ali Middleville Il M 5 Funk. Matthew Middleville 40 M 6 Miller. Pamela Lake Odessa 28 F 3 Sonksen. Larry Hastings 58 M 2 Sackrider, Cheryl Battle Creek 44 F 1 Anton, Jim Comstock Park 54 M 3 Collins, Les ST Joseph 63 M 1 Hagelgans. Kevin . Battle Creek 36 M 5 Nickels. Michael Hastings 34 M 4 Wareek. Tom Alto 45 M 7 Kolodizieizyck. Chad Lake Odessa 62 M 2 Dickman, Hol li Hastings 4 33 F Gryzen, Peter Hudsonville 28 M 3 Cornell, Karli Plainwell 11 F 1 Jachim, Ashley Middleview 13 F 2 Jachim. Larry Middleview 41 M 7 Hall. Zachary Alto 17 M 14 Zebell, Dave Battle Creek 42 M 8 Crittenden, Norman Kalamazoo 71 M 1 Muday, Michael Battle Creek 30 M 5 Schartzer, Joel Goshen 56 M 3 Wilkinson. Maggie Middleville 31 F 5 Colbourn, Tom Grand Rapids 59 M 4 Simonton, Bret Richland 34 M 6 Mathewson. Michelle Bellevue 14 F 4 Chandler. Dereak Hastings 4 25 M Hastings Parker. Greg 37 M 6 Pinto. David Kalamazoo 54 M 4 Mueler, Kendrew Hastings 38 M 7 Bolthouse, Emily Bellvue 13 F 3 Muller, Taylor Alto 14 M 15 Rcnniiack. Jonathan Stevensville 14 M 16 Hoisted, Ron Freeport 65 M 1 Cook, Lora Bellevue 14 F 5 McKeever, Jenny Hastings 4 27 F Comer. Cindy Vicksburg 48 F 2 Jones. Nancy Hastings 54 F 1 Dammen, Todd Hastings 9 42 M Howell. Brittany Hastings 4 13 F Bishop. Heather Martin 21 F 1 Meyer, Anne Kalamazoo 39 F 2 Whitten, Krista Battle Creek 14 F 6 Garber. Keith Hastings 10 M 6 Bosma. Michael Hastings 41 M 10 Romanowski. Brett Hastings 13 M 7 Shafer. Robert Hastings 47 M 8 Cullen. James Grand Rapids 48 M 9 Augustine, Karen Battle Creek 14 F 7 Olenzek, Elizabeth Bellevue 14 F 8 Reed. Michael Ionia 10 Sheldon, Joshua Hastings 4 22 M James. John Hastings 9 M 8 Webb. Laura Battle Creek 41 F 2 Hart. Ron Bellevue 45 M 11 Hastings Von der Hoff, Justin 14 M 17 Sager, Bud Battle Creek « M 11 Shade, Vaughn Alto 44 M 12 Hastings Angeletti. Steve 51 M 5 Vicksburg Bumham. Bob 51 M 6 Coppock, Chris Battle Creek 35 F 3 Biackner. Maria Ionia 4 36 F runners nit tneir watches, while others just hit the pavement as the horn sounded lo start the annual Summerfest 5K & 10K runs on Saturday morning. 116 26:55 117 26:55 118 26:58 119 275)2 120 27:04 121 275)5 122 27:08 123 27:12 124 27:19 125 27:35 126 27:35 127 27:36 128 27:51 129 27 JI 130 28:07 131 28:14 132 28:16 133 28:31 134 28:41 135 28:44 136 28:47 137 29:06 138 29:09 139 29:18 140 29:29 141 29:35 142 29:38 143 29:46 144 29:47 145 29:53 146 30:08 147 30:09 148 30:16 149 30:23 150 30:42 151 31:10 152 31:24 153 31:35 154 31:38 155 31:53 156 32:03 157 32:13 158 32:42 159 32:48 160 32:51 161 32:52 162 335X9 163 33:40 164 33:58 165 34:12 166 34:18 167 34:27 168 34:38 169 34.44 170 34:51 Hillister. Jon Hastings 17 M 18 Becktel, Amanda Cloverdale 17 F 9 Richards. Jennifer Bellevue 15 F 10 Richardds. Jessica Bellvue IS F 11 Sibbald. Chclle Plainwell 36 F 5 Olsen. Melissa Hastings 15 F 12 Shinavier, David Hastings 34 M 7 Gibson. Gary Delton 51 M 7 Meyer. David Kalamazoo 74 M 2 Strumberger, Alecia Middleville 12 F 5 Jordan. Devin Hastings 16 F 13 Jooslbcms. Randy Battle Creek 38 M Schoesscl. Tina Hastings 33 F 6 Cohoon, Janice Hastings 36 F 6 Cushman. Malt Grand Rapids 32 M 8 Vene. Tara Fremont 31 F 7 Armstrong. Kevin Hastings 13 M 9 Wynn. David Tip City 52 M8 Rhodes. Spencer Hastings 12 M 10 Parker. Seth Hastings 12 M 11 Parker. Tom Hastings 46 M 12 Polich. Carol Hastings 34 F 8 Schondemayer, Sharon Middleville 66 F 1 Teegardin, Brenda Hastings 44 F 3 Kotrba. Gary Hastings 58 M 5 Youngs, Christian Hastings 29 M 5 Sibbald. Brian Plainwell 40 M 13 Middleview Simpson. Kay 58 F 1 Gemrich, Alfred Denton 67 M 2 Tolles. Jacquelyn Comstock Park 38 F 7 Beck. Amy Hastings 38 F 8 Harden. Kim Hastings 55 F 2 Wilson. Susan Hastings 44 F 4 Endsley, Austin Hastings 10 M 12 Hodges, Dani Dowling 16 F 14 Cook, Anna Bellevue 16 F 15 Morawski. Jennifer Nashville 30 F 9 Acker. Colleen Hastings 33 F 10 Damm. Geri Hastings 46 F 3 Van Denack. Jane Hastings 43 F 5 Zoemer. George Shelbyville 54 M 9 Lowell Foy, Sarah 28 F 5 Bolthouse, Benjamin Hastings 21 M 5 Middleview Potter. Roxanne 44 F 6 Murphy. Amy Hastings 30 F 11 Murphy. Jamie Hastings 31 M 9 Heath. Jenny Wyoming 21 F 2 Wilson. Lawrence Grand Rapids 40 M 14 Middleview Tiglas, Deb 32 F 12 Hollister. Martha Hastings 49 F 4 Schmidt. Andi Hastings 88 F 1 Van Denack. Natalie Hastings 10 F 6 Van Denack. Martin Hastings 44 M 15 Plainwell Lewis. Russ 36 M 9 Middleview Potter. Dennis 45 M 13 171 35:37 172 35:37 173 35:44 174 35:49 175 35:55 176 36:23 177 36:48 178 37:10 179 37:10 180 37:14 181 37:25 182 37 .55 183 38:37 184 38:45 185 3937 186 41:53 187 42:01 188 42:16 189 44:56 190 45:12 191 45:21 192 45:21 193 48:11 194 48:11 195 48:31 196 48:31 197 49:27 198 515)3 199 5103 200 51:04 201 5105 202 51:05 203 5106 204 5106 Keizer, Amy Hastings 88 F 2 Keizer, Craig Hastings 88 M 2 Price, Sarah Hastings 26 F 6 Quigley. Martin Coloma 41 M 16 Smith, Diane Battle Creek 38 F 9 Hall. Deb Lowell 50 F 2 Garber, Matt Hastings 36 M 10 Philo. Trena Battle Creek 88 F 3 Burcham. David Battle Creek 88 M 3 Surface, Theresa Hastings 88 F 4 Kowalski, Donna Battle Creek 88 F 5 Richards, Keily Bellevue 13 F 7 Zylstra. Liesl Kentwood 88 F 6 Pratt, Susan Grand Rapids 55 F 3 Sloan, Yvette Hastings 30 F 13 Schondelmayer, Barbara Hastings 88 F 7 Miller. Dixie Middleview 54 F 3 Shaff. Cathy Freeport 48 F 5 Schartzer, Susan Goshen Ind. 88 F 8 Smith. Jennifer Hastings 26 F 7 Bellevue Petty, Ronald i 88 M 4 Behmdt, James Battle Creek 88 M 5 Brown. Dan Hastings 88 M 6 Nelson, Tracy Vermontville 88 F 9 Gaertncr, Diane Kalamazoo 88 F 10 Jarman, Darleen Decatur 88 M 7 Shaff, Megan Freeport 88 F 11 Augistine, Terrance Vermonville 88 M 8 Collison, Cort Freeport 88 M 9 Freeport Collison, Lida 88 F 12 Hunt, Sue Hastings 88 F 13 Baker, Amy Woodland 88 F 14 Smith, Debbie Woodland 88 F 15 Hastings Bolton. Sharon 88 F 16 Summerfest 10K Results OVERALL NAME CITY FINTIME AGE SEX CLASS-PLACE VanLoo, Randy Holland 1 37:46 40 M 1 Hennessey, Mike Delton 2 38:01 40 M 2 Domenico, Jeff Battle Creek 3 38:07 33 M 1 4 Farrell, John Byron Center 24 M 1 38:12 Washbum, Dan Tekonsha 5 50 M 1 38:28 Wright. Stephen Hastings 6 38:40 46 M 1 Schroder, Brett Caledonia 7 39 M 1 38:52 Stromberger, Tom Middleville 8 39 M 2 39:34 Bean. Rich Battle Creek 9 41 M 3 40:52 Olsen, Eric Hastings 10 41:14 45 M 2 DeBack. Ken Grand Rapids 11 51 M 2 41:47 Yehia, Said Kalamazoo 12 M 1 41:56 59 Burgdoff. Rusty Hastings 13 16 M 1 42:33 Kimble, Alexander 14 Hastings 14 M 2 42:34 Beaumont. Joseph Alto 15 M 4 44:10 42 Grand Rapids 16 Fleeger. Linda 54 F 1 44:13 Mason 17 Linsley, Glen 45:09 51 M 3 18 Bashlor, Mike Alto 45:37 21 M 2 Foy, Kris Lowell 19 46:05 29 M 1 20 46:54 21 47:04 22 47:12 23 47:16 24 47:19 25 47:37 26 47:43 27 48:08 28 48:18 29 48:19 30 49:12 31 49:24 32 49:37 33 49:52 34 50:12 35 50:14 36 50:31 37 50:34 38 50:34 39 50:55 40 51:25 41 51:41 42 51:43 43 52:11 44 52:32 45 52:41 46 53:40 47 53:45 48 53:46 49 54:07 50 54:18 51 54:36 52 54:37 53 55:34 54 55:37 55 55:37 56 5553 57 56:05 58 56:15 59 56:18 60 56:34 61 56:43 62 58:30 63 58:45 64 58:46 65 58:48 66 1:005)2 67 1:005)2 68 15)1:08 69 1:01:27 70 15)2:35 71 1:03:40 72 1:05:35 73 1:11:04 Mclnlee. Dive Grand Rapids 50 M 4 Collins, Sieve Hastings 36 M 3 Johnson. Pltrick Otsego 62 M 1 Mushl. Jim Grand Rapids 50 M 5 Elvey. William Grand Rapids 33 M 2 Kenyon. Doughs Ada 60 M 2 Anderson, Jon Hastings 40 M 5 Renner, Ryan Battle Creek 25 M 2 Griffin. Jon Plainwell 40 M 6 Bollhouse. Carole Bellevue 40 F 1 Javor. Stacy Hastings 25 F 1 Martinovich. Richard Battle Creek 48 M 3 Smith. Rod Rockford 65 M I Finkler. Ronald Grand Rapids 48 M 4 Barcroft. Christina Hastings 19 F 1 Doele. Harry Shelbyville 52 M 6 Ebaugh, Diane Hastings 48 F 1 Deusmore. Shelly Burlington 36 F I Sweet. Missy Battle Creek 17 F 2 Strumberger. Corinne Middkville 36 F 2 Arnold, Karen Caledonia 41 F 2 Spitzlcy, Judi Lake Oodessa 44 F 3 Hastings Evins, Forrest 49 M 5 Hall. Don Lowell 52 M 7 Bumoughs, Louis Delton 37 M 4 Schuurmans, Janice Lake Odessa 22 F 1 Hastings Claycomb. Dennis 52 M 8 Longhin, Vai Grand Rapids 35 F 3 Ada Hall. Beth 39 F 4 Kalamazoo Zafer, Nicholas 40 M 7 Hastings Ogden, Ronald 42 M 8 Battle Creek Smith. Lucie 16 F 3 Jooslbcms, Rachel Battle Creek 15 F 4 Marshall Everest. Sid 36 M 5 Hastings Christensen. Rebecca 14 F 5 Christenson, Mark Hastings 40 M 9 BattleCreek Comils, Helene 30 F 1 Hastings Hayes. Denise 49 F 2 Hastings Young. Becky 51 F 2 Hastings Brandt, Laura 42 F 4 Kalamazoo Dunn. David 41 M 10 Grand Rapids Culver. Duane 35 M 6 Kentwood Harris. Gregory 40 M 11 Hastings Flood, Kris 32 F 2 Hastings Brisboe. Laura 39 F 5 Hastings Brisboe. Mark 38 M 7 Hastings Feldpiusch, Tom 40 M 12 Hastings Feldpiusch. Peter 14 M 3 Galesburg Lemon. Kitty 27 F 2 Hastings Hanson. Mikki 51 F 3 Lansing Bovia. Cathy 47 F 3 Freeport Oosterhoose. Sarah 24 F 2 Grand Rapids Kozloski. Suzanne 53 F 4 Lemon. Judy Galesburg 54 F 5 �P«p, 12 - Thursday. SafMntxr 4. 2003 - The Hastings Banner FOOTBALL, continued from page 10 Perhaps the magnificent stand was the defining jiart of the contest because a demor­ alized Comstock defense suddenly became vulnerable and the offensive line of Jamie Sanford, Cliff Tomson and Danny Thompson or. the right side, center Matt Potter and Joe Wenger and Matt Potter on the left side blew open holes that just about anybody could run through. The Trojans steadily marched the ball 80 yards. And that’s when another strange play occurred. Running back Scott Brooks freed himself from a group of tacklers and was heading for a certain touchdown when the ball became disengaged from his arm and fell to the ground. Alert lineman Wenger, running behind Broocs, scooped up the pigskin and took it in for the final five yards . It was a lineman’s rarity, a dream come true: scoring a touchdown. Brooks might get credit for a 24-yard run, but the stats will show Wenger with a fumble recovery and five-yard TD run. Penneld’s players were so shocked an excited that one of their guys who slaves in the pit each night for little recognition got to score a ’ll) they overdid their celebration in the end zone, causing unamused officials to throw a flag for a 15-yard penalty. But it did­ n’t really matter because Tape booted the 35yard extra point, as if to say. "In your face.” Comstock's last gasp came after an elec­ tric 59-yard kickoff return by Rickstad to Middleville’s 31. where the speedy Tape caught him from behind and hauled him down, but officials spotted a 15-yard piling on penalty. The Colts not long afterward had the ball first-and-goal at the 6. That’s where a second magnificent defen­ sive stand occurred. Comstock was whistled backward five yards for illegal procedure. Then linebacker Mark Rolison nailed Rickstad for an 18-yard loss, making it third-and-goal at the 29. Welker polished off the defensive stand by recovering a fumble on the next play at the Middleville 43. It took two carries by Loveless, three by Nate Labin and a nifty 11-yard pass from Eldridge to Tape to get the football down to the two-yard line before Eldridge sneaked it over the goal line. Tape nailed his fourth extra point to finish the evening's scoring. Brooks and Andrew Reeder tied for lop honors it tackles with nine apiece and Jordan Hartley and Josh Walters each had seven. The Trojans had 324 yards in total offense. Loveless picked up 90 yards in 14 carries, Brooks had 53 in four and Kyle Farris 50 in eight. Eldridge passed for 70 yards. On the downside, the Trojans were penal­ ized far too much and at inopportune times and they fumbled four times, giving it up twice. Middleville will try to iron out those prob­ lems this Friday night at Holland Christian in another first ever contest with that team, which is just starting a program. The Trojans will make it three in a row with never played before opponents on Friday, Sept. 12, against Hastings (yes, Hastings!) in the first varsity football game ever to be played on the artificial turf at the Middleville bowl. Maple Valley 16, Pewamo-Westphalia 13 by Jon Gambee The Maple Valley Lions survived a shaky start Thursday but played tough when it counted to beat a determined PewamoWestphalia football leam 16-13. "I think the difference was our defense and our Determination, those two factors car­ ried us tonight.” said Guenther Mittelsiaedt. Maple Valley Coach. After winning the »os« and deferring the decision io start the game. Maple Valley kicked off to the waiting amis of Pirate run­ ning back Terry Schneider and 15 seconds and 89 yards later, the Lions found them­ selves on the low end of a 6-0 score. Even though Schneider’s extra point try failed, things appeared gloomy for Mittelstaedt’s pride of Lions. On their first offensive series, things did not pick up much for Maple Valley as they were forced to punt it away after running only a half dozen plays. Clearly not the typ­ ical Lion beginning. The defense made the most of its first opportunity on the field, however, to force PW to a three-and-out series and this time the Lions put together a six-play 51-yard drive, capped off by an eight-yard scoring jaunt by 6”2” junior running back Jason Beardslee. Just to show it was no accident, Beardslee then ran in the two point conver­ sion and Maple Valley had an 8-6 advantage. The game was a contest of quarters for the Lions, as they ran up 121 yards of offense (all on the ground, of course) in the first quarter and then stalled in the second quar­ ter. gaining only five yards on seven plays total, while the Pirates controlled the ball and the clock enroute to an 88-yard. 18 play drive that used up almost eight minutes of the clock. Quarterback Travis Bengal scored the go-ahead touchdown on a sneak from a yard out lo make it 13-8 Pirates at the half. When Maple Valley received the ball to open the third quarter, it looked as if what­ ever Mittelstaedt said to the team at half­ time was taken to heart, as the Lions moved 77 yards in only three plays, highlighted by a 48-yard scoring run by Lance Harvey. Beardslee ran in tlie two point conversion. For the rest of the night, both teams trad­ ed blows and punts, but neither team was able to cross the goal. A furious fourth quar­ ter drive by the Pirates died as time expired. Pewamo-Westphalia started their final drive from their own 20 after Beardslee punted a 53-yard beauty into their end zone with 1:05 left on the clock. "I was really starting to question my deci­ sion to kick there,” Mittelstaedt said, "but looking back it is a good thing they had to go 80 yards or we might have been in serious trouble." Depending on you definition of serious trouble, the Lions did have their work cut out for them in that last minute + of time. Bengal started off with a 10-yard pass to Mitchell Gleason for a first down and on the next play a 15-yard face mask penalty gave the Pirates field position and a ray of hope. Bengal dropped back to pass on the next play and despite the efforts of a host of Lion tacklers, eluded his way down the field to the Maple Valley 18, a 38-yard scamper that everyone in the stadium standing. With only 19 seconds left, Bengal went for the end zone with two passes, the second of which was tipped a number of times before falling incomplete. The Pirates had sent everyone except the concession stand saleslady to the end zone, but the Lions were able to keep them away from the prize. With just three seconds to go, Bengal attempted one more pass to pay dirt, but Beardslee came in from the blind side to sack the quarterback and preserve the Lion victory. "This is a great program and we always play them tough," said Pewamo-Westphalia Coach Chris Wells. “We just came up a little short.’’ For sure. Wells had to think that his team didn't lose, they just ran out of time. Let your vo/ce be heard! Call or write your elected officials: Vem Ehlers U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone (202) 225-3831 Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow U.S. Senate U.S. Capitol Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone (202) 224-3121 President George W. Bush The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Phone (202) 456-1111 | Lady Panthers suffer first defeat The Gull Lake Blue Devils bedeviled Delton Tuesday night, to hand the Panther varsity girls’ basketball team its first loss of the season. Gull Lake used a 25-14 second quarter to pull away from the host Panthers, and win 72­ 53. “Gull Lake has two real strong players. Lindsey Dego and Christina Edwards, that we could not handle.’’ said DK coach Rick Williams. “We made some runs, but not enough.” Dego finished the game with 16 points, and Edwards poured in 15. Kortni Matteson led the Panther attack with 15 points, seven assists, and three steals. Shannah Fisher also put in 15 points for the Panthers and pulled down four rebounds. Roxann Huisman added 10 points and four boards for DK. When the Panthers got their shots off they made the most of it. hitting 49-percent of their shots. However. DK turned the ball over 28 times in the contest. Delton started the season 2-0 with impres­ sive wins over Climax-Scotts and Bellevue. Last Thursday, the Panthers again shot 49­ percent from the floor, but turned the ball over only 13 times in ? 60-10 victory over Bellevue’s Broncos. The Delton D allowed the Broncos just one second half point, with its press and a relent­ less man tcr-man defense. Despite a box-and-one defense against Matteson on the other end she was still able to lead the Panthers with 13 points without play­ ing in the fourth quarter. Matteson also recorded eight rebounds, three steals, and five assists. Huisman added 11 points, while Alex The Gull Lake bench watches as Delton's Shannah Fisher drives around a much taller Blue Devil defender on Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Alaniz scored nine. Shanna Tamminga tossed in eight points while also pulling down eight boards. Delton is on the road of its next two, a trip to Allegan tonight, and a visit to Schoolcraft on Tuesday, September 9. DK runners filled holiday weekend with more miles Neither the Delton boys’ or girls’ cross country teams was scored in the final stand­ ings at the Eddies Invitational in Edwardsburg on Saturday, but the Panthers did have some good early season performanc­ es. The event was broken up into a 9th/10th grade race and an I lth/12th grade race. Delton was listed as “Did Not Finish” in the overall scoring because of a lack of runners in the 9th/1 Oth grade race. The runners they did have in that race fin­ ished strong. On the girls’ side, Marissa Ingle ran to a second place finish in 21:22. The boy’s lone underclassman, Dan Roberts, finished ninth in 18:35. The Delton girls’ team’s other top finishers were Whitney Knollenberg in fourth at 22:18, Kristen Wilfinger fifth in 22:24, but then there was some what of a drop off. Nikki Bechtel finished 29th in 25:08, and Chelsea Stephens was 30th in 25:11. The Delton girls did stay together however, Stephanie Wallace and Jessi Searles finished in 49th and 50th. In the boys’ upperclassmen race, Evan Williams crossed the finish line 11th, in 18: 00. His closest teammate was Andrew Ouding in 19th at 18:36. Tom Sigler finished 32nd for Delton in 19: 21, ahead of Rex Fetterley in 37th at 19:35, and Jon Erikson in 37th at 19:50. The Panthers ran last night against Maple Valley, and visit Lawton Saturday before the Thomapple Kellogg Invitational on Monday, September 8. DK's Shanna Tamminga twists her body to get a shot off in tne lane against Gull Lake on Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings golfers best ‘Cats in first O-K Gold contest Hastings varsity boys’ golf team edged out Wayland by two strokes in the team’s first O­ K Gold match-up of the season Wednesday, August 27. Brian Doozan led the Saxons with a 1-over 37, as the team tallied a 164 to Wayland’s 166. Justin Pratt shot a 38 for Hastings, fol­ lowed by Alex McMillan with a 44 and Justin Kral with a 45. Seb Dobry led Wayland with a 37. The Saxons will be a part of the Barry County Classic at Hastings Country Club this Friday beginning at noon, then on Wednesday travel to Ironwood to take on Wyoming Park in a conference contest. BOWLING SCORES Six Panthers score during Tuesday Mixed Woodmansee Sawmill 4-0; TVCCU 4-0; Hastings City Bank 2-2; Consumers Concrete 2-2; Yankee Zephyr 0-4; Woodland Sales 0-4. Mens High Game and Series - R. O’Keefe 190; S. Hause 193; P. Scobey 218­ 604; G. Heard 212; B. Woodmansee 181; T. Neymcijer 172. Womens High Game - B. O’Keefe 168. 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WOW! hot-h soccer team’s first victory Delton’s varsity boys’ soccer squad picked up its first win of the season last Thursday at Bellevue, 10-0 over the host Broncos. “Our offense finally jelled in this game, and after making some changes in the defense, we were very happy with their dom­ ination,” said DK coach Paul Harter. “They turned away every attempt with confidence. On the defensive side sweeper Sebastian Becker and back Mario Castaneda were flaw­ less. ■ Offensively, six different Panthers put the ball in the back of the net. Pedro Verra had three goals. Brandon Butzirus and Tyler Harris each scored two goals for DK. while Adam Rouse, Chong-Houn Lee, and Julian Ortega each Summerfest 2003 horseshoe tourney final standings Class A 1st place: Bruce Evans 2nd place: Steve Barnum 3rd place: Kurt Benedict Class B 1st place: Chuck Ellis 2nd place: Jim Bowker 3rd place: Jim Madson Class C 1st place: Bill Bosworth 2nd place: Steve Hess 3rd place: Barry Squires Class D 1st place: Fred Staton 2nd place: Bob Ferris 3rd place: Louie Silsbee Class E 1st place: Jim Barnum 2nd place: Don Lawson 3rd place: Bob Onego Class F 1st place: RJ. Morgan 2nd place: Clint Neil 3rd place: John Ackels Doubles 1st place: Bruce Evans & Dave Allen 2nd place: Kurt Benedict & Jim Bowker scored once. Josh Bams, Harris, Vierra, and Rouse each had one assist. The Panthers record is now 1-2. DK played the conference opener on Wednesday against Pennfield. They visit Lakewood tonight, Hastings on Monday, then Gobles on Tuesday. Summerfest weightlifting winners Dead Lift 129 and under . 1st place: Josh Lemon 130 to 159 1st place: Pam Thomas 2nd place: Jordan Carley 160 to 189 1st place: Jesse Lemon 190-219 1st place: Paul Adrianson 2nd place: Archie Leatherman 3rd place: Matt Curtis 220 and over 1st place: Eric Reid 2nd place: Neil Manning 3rd place: Travis Sperry 150 lbs. 225 lbs. 150 lbs. 275 lbs. 515 lbs. 505 lbs. 260 lbs. 550 lbs.* 430 lbs. 250 lbs. Bench Press 129 and under 1st place: Josh Lemon 130 to 159 1st place: Mike Ransome 2nd place: Jordan Carley 3rd place: Tom Peck 160 to 189 1st piace: Randy Binkowski 2nd place: Jesse Lemon 190-219 1st place: Paul Adrianson 2nd place: Jeff Dipiazza 3rd place: Archie Leatherman 220 and over 1st place: Eric Reid 2nd place: Tim Schilz 3rd place: Neil Manning • - Sunvnerfcst Record 100 lbs. 225 lbs. 130 lbs. 95 lbs. 320 lbs. 160 lbs. 345 lbs. 340 lbs. 315 lbs. 315 lbs. 315 lbs. 250 lbs. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 4. 2003 - Page 13 Saxon Sports Shorts JV Giris' Basketball The Hastings JV Giris basketball team defeated Ionia last Thursday evening at Ionia 47 to 39. Natalie Pennington scored 16 points for Hastings to lead all scorers. Dana Shilling added 15 points. Krystal Pond gathered 6 rebounds and Jodi Jolley had 5 rebounds and handed out 5 assists. Kati Dakin collected 5 steals in a solid defensive effort. The JV girls are currently 2 and 0. “ I was very pleased with our defensive effort,” said coach Steve Kaiser. The JV Girls defeated Lakewood Tuesday. August 26.53 to 31. Pennington scored 22 points for Hastings to lead al! scorers. Pennington also had 7 steals and 5 rebounds. Pond and Shilling added 9 points each. Shilling also collected 5 steals. 6 assists, and 7 rebounds. “The girls all played quality team defense. Our press was very effective," said Kaiser. Freshmen Girls’ Basketball The Hastings girls’ freshman basketball team started off the reason with an impressive 36-15 victory over Ionia last Thursday. The girls started off slow ending the first quarter with a 7-1 lead but went into half-time with the score 19-4. The girls played outstanding pressing defense forcing Ionia into several turnovers while committing a total of 13 for themselves. Erika Swartz had a game high 16 points. 5 rebounds. 3 steals, one assist and one blocked shot. Katee McCarthy tossed in 9 points, while grabbing 2 rebounds, 2 steals and 3 assist. Natalie Knorp led the team in steals with 7 while chipping in with 9 points, 2 rebounds. 4 assist and 2 blocked shots. Kayla Angeletti did a good job playing down low coming up with a leam high 6 rebounds, 2 steals and handing out 2 assists. The girls play at Grandville on Thursday, September 4. JV Boys’ Golf The Saxon junior varsity golfers had a fine showing in their opening match, but were defeated by Wayland 178 to 183. The top four scores for the Saxons were Dereck Thurman 43, Austin Hurless 46, Steve Peurach 46, while Mike McPhillips and Nate Hodges each shot 48. Freshmen Football The Hastings freshmen football team opened its season with a 16-0 win at Lake wood last week. After missing on a couple of scoring oppor­ tunities in the first half, the Saxons were able to get a pair g! second half scores for the win. The young Saxons played well defensively and were able to move the ball on offense. Overall it was a good initial game for the team, said coach Marsh Evans. JV Giris’Tennis Tlie Hastings JV girls’ tennis team has had a tough lime so far this season, as far as wins and losses. Secord singles player Kayla Ellsworth has the team’s lone victory so far this fall. She won a 3-6.7-6,6-3 marathon against Wayland Wednesday. August 27. So far the team has fallen to Gull Lake 8-0, Battle Creek Lakeview 8-0. and to Wayland 7-1. “This is a group of girls having fun playing tennis," said coach Andrew Haines. “Now. we’re working on being competitive and hav­ ing fun." Ellsworth came up just short in a 7-5, 6-4 loss to Lakeview, and first singles player and team captain Jennifer Johnston has improved from a year ago. “The team has come a long way so far." said Haines, “So. the season's first victory should be just around the comer." Barry County Christian soccer off to slow start Barry County Christian, Eagles are off to a slow start after suffering an 11 to 1 loss against Lansing New Covenant Christian last Thursday, in Lansing. The team has only ten players this year, with most of them being relatively young. The Eagles played a very hard game, with their one goal scored by Aaron Hoxworth. and assisted by Evan Wisner. New Co- -nant Christian played a very tough game with eight seniors and four jun­ iors returning. Bany County’s goalie Dustin Webb had 21 saves during the game. Coach Wisner said all the boys played hard, and even though we lost it was a good game. Barry County Christian suffered its second loss on Tuesday night, 2 to 1 against the Lansing Central Lutheran Christian Hawks. Both teams played a very strong defense and the first goal was scored against the Eagles by a penalty kick. Each squad then went back and forth for possession of the ball. Central Lutheran scored again from the outside with 10 minutes remaining in the first half. Wisner was forced to make 17 saves during the first half alone. LEGAL NOTICE Short Faroe loeure Notice - Barry County PETER M SCHNFIOERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL 3E USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539­ 7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by: Michael R. Keeler and Rebecca R. Keeler, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc., CMERS’) solei/ as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns, Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee dated December 28. 2001, and recorded on January 9. 2002, in document 1072704. Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE AND 96/100 DOLLARS ($ 105,989.88), inducing interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on September 11, 2003. Sa«d premises are situated in Township of Cartton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Sou*hwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 4 North, Range 6 West described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 30 dtotarn South 194.50 feet from the West 1/4 post thereof, thence East 571 feet more or less along the South line of lands conveyed and record­ ed in Uber 143 ol deeds on Page 198 to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30; thence South 297 feet along said East line; thence West 571 feet more or less to the West line of Section 30 . thence North 297 feet to the piece of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: August 4, 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc. ("MERS') solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Mchigan 48334 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL J. ANDERS AND NICOLE L. ANDERS, husband and wHe. of 536 E Madison. Hastings, Ml 49085. Mortgagor, to M A I Bank. FSB. 180 North Executive Drtve, B-ookfield. W1 53005, Mortgagee; dated February 25,2002, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on March 5, 2002, at Instrument No. 1075958. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for pnndpal the sum Of Ninety Nine Thousand One Hundred Forty Six and 03/100 Dollars ($99,146.03), plus interest, from the date of this notice, until paid, at the rate of seven and 97/100 percent (7.97%) per year. And nc suit or proceeding at law or in equity hav­ ing beun instituted to recover the debt secured by the n xtgage or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage and pursuant to the statute tn the State of Michigan in such cases made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 2. 2003. al one o clock (1 :00) in the afternoon, local time, the mortgage will be forectoeed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held), of the premises described in the mortgage, or so much thereof as may be nec­ essary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on the mortgage, with interest thereon at the rate of seven and 97/100 percent (7.97%) per year, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attor­ ney foes allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises are located in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: Lot 1 of Block 4 of HJ. Kenfteto’s Second Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats. Pane 37. Barry County Records. Parcel No. 08-55-240-028-00. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date ol such sale, tn accordance with MCL 600.3241(8), unless the property is deemed aban­ doned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days, as provided m MCL 800.3240(10) Dated: August 20. 2003 MAI Bank. FSB 180 North Executive Drive Brookfield. Wl 53005 BELLAIRS DEAN COOLEY SILER MOULTON & SMITH BY Steven W Moulton. P-28282 412 S Sagraw St. Suite 300 Flint. Ml 48502 (810) 787-1520 (9-25) Notice of Mortgage Foreclocure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mrfe in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cheryl Eisikones. a single woman (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 22. 2002, and recorded on March 17,2003 in Liber Document No 1099632 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THREE AND 68/100 dollars ($91,603.68). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m., on October 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14. Pine Haven Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plate. Page 95. also part of Lot 15 of said Pine Haven Estates, described as: Beginning at the Northwest uxner of said Lot 14; thence North 58 degrees 02 minutes 00 seconds East 189.5 feet; thence North 54 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West 23.4 feet; thence South 51 degrees 12 min­ utes 15 seconds West 181.99 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of sue*, sale Dated. September 4. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 • Rte *200325890 Team C (9/4-9/25) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained wifi be used tor this purpose. If you are in the Mdftary, ptease con­ tact our office at the number listed betow. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made <n the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Deverty Waktey, A Single Woman to Amer quest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 12.2001 and record­ ed September 21. 2001 in Instrument Numoer 1066852 and ie-recorded on August 6. 2003 in Instrument Number 1110318 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Seventy-Six Dollars and FortyTwo Cents ($66,076.42) including interest 11.4% per annum. Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in .Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM.on Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 part of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West Township of Woodland, County at Berry, Michigan; Thence norm o/ti root ror me ptace or Beginning, mence West 230 feet; thence North 100 feet thence East 230 feet, thence South 100 feet to the place or Deginning. Commonly known as 278 South Main, Woodland Mi 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 19. 2003 Amenquesl Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Slading±taigbJs.ML4831Q (586) 795-4400 Exlllfl______ Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Bate THIP RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Victoria Hiemstra and Richard Htemstra. wife and husband (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. dba America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated December 6. 1999, and recorded on December 20, 1999 in Uber Instrument No. 1039348 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 78/100 dollars ($46,477.78). including interest at 12.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1D0 p.m. on October 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 81 and 82. Plat of the Village of Orangeville, according to the recorded Plat there­ of, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 14, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 4, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite *200023897 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THlSElRMlSADEBTCQJLLECIQRAnEMELDefault having been made in the conditions ol a 1NGTQ COLLECT ADEBL ANY1NEQRMADON ING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION certain Mortgage made by Dorothy A. Hall and OBTAINED WILLBEUSED FOR THAT PUR­ OBTAINED WILL BE USED FDR THAT PURCharles G. Hall, wife and husband, to Geen Tree POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT PQSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Servicing LLC (FKA Green Tree Financial Servicing THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE THE NUMEERBEL0WJFY0UARE INACTIVE Corporation), dated July 12. 1999, and recorded in MILITARY DUTY. the Office of tne Register of Deeds for the County of MILITARY DUTY. MQRTGAGESALE Barry in the State of Michigan on July 22. 1999. in Default has been made in the conditions of a Document No. 1032814, on which Mortgage there mortgage made by James R. Hennenitt. a single Default has been made in the conditions of a is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for man, to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, mortgage made by William Grinage Jr., a single principal and interest, the sum of $126,582.13 and dated December 20. 2000 and recorded December no proceedings having been instituted to recover person, to Sebring Capital Corporation, mortgagee, 28. 2000 in Liber 1053395. Page 1. Barry County the debt not remaining secured by said Mortgage, Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bank One. dated March 25. 2002 and recorded June 20, 2002 or any part thereof, whereby tha power of sate con­ National AssodTtton. as Trustee by assignment in Document No. 1080742. Barry County Records tained in said Mortgage has become operative. dated December 28. 2000 and recorded on March Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that 26. 2002 in Liber 1077128. Page 1. Bany County Bank As Trustee by assignment dated Apnl 3.2002 on October 9, 2003, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of Records. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being and recorded on January 24.2003 in Document No. gage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Four the place lor holding the Circuit Court for the Hundred Four and 61/100 Dollars ($63,404.61) 1096100, Barry County Records. There is claimed County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and including interest at the rate of 9.875% per annum. to be due on such mortgage the sum of One sold to the highest bidder, al pubic sate, for the pur­ Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Three Hundred pose ol satisfying the amounts due and unpaid gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 7.75 Thirty-Five and 18/100 Dollars ($145,335.18) notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or including interest at the rate of 9.5% per annum. any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. some part of them, at public venue at the Barry Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ Green Tree Servicing LLC. does pay on or prior to County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, the date of said sale; said premises are described Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on September 18,2003. notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be in said Mortgage as follows, to wit: The premises are located in the Township of LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF YAN­ foreclosed by a sate of ths mortgaged premises, or Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are KEE SPRINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF some part of them, at public venue at the Barry described as: MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 29, County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. LOTI: Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence North 89 Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 2, 2003. THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF degrees 00 minutes 49 seconds West. 548.20 feet SECTION 17, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. The premises are located in the Township of along the North line of said Section 29; thence DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ Mapte Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are South 06 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds West. WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17; THENCE 435.84 feet to the point of beginning; thence South described as: NORTH 00 DEGREES 41’30’ EAST 216 01 FEET 11 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds West 299.71 Commencing al the South comer of Section 34. ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST feet; thence South 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 sec­ 1/4 AND ALONG THE WEST LINE OF GACKTown 2 North, Range 7 West. Maple Grove onds East. 54.48 feet along the centerline of Lewis LER'S PAYNE LAKE PLAT AS RECORDED IN Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence West 10 Road; thence North 12 degrees 02 minutes 33 sec­ LIBER 5 ON PAGE 72 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ rods, thence North 18 rods; thence East 10 rods to ures East 299.97 feet; thence North 85 degrees 21 NING THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 41 -SC minutes 33 seconds West 56.84 feet to the point of section line: thence South 18 rods to point of begin­ EAST 150.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 beginning, subject to an easement for public high­ ning. DEGREES DOW EAST 182.09 FEET; THENCE way purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for SOUTH 00 DEGREES 20' 3T WEST 150.00 FEET; The redemption period shall be 6 months from Lewis Road and any other easements or restric­ THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 W WEST the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ tions of record. 183 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA The rademption period shall be 6 months from (THE PREVIOUS COURSE BEING ALONG THE §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LAKESIDE mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ DRIVE - 66 FEET WIDE) SUBJECT TO THE §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period RIGHT OF WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The fore­ PAYNE LAKE ROAD OVER THE WEST 33 FEET a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ closing mortgagee can resand the sate in the event THEREOF. taneous resolution with the borrower a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ The redemption period shall be thirty (30) days Dated August 28, 2003 taneous resolution with the borrower. from the date of sate ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Dated August 21, 2003 Green Tree Servicing LLC ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee . Mortgagee Attorneys lor Bank One. National Assoaation. as BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. As Assignee Trustee. As Assignee BY DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) P.O. Box 5041 P.O. Box 5041 Attorneys for Mortgagee Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 (248) 457-1000 (248) 457-1000 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 Fife No. 207 0558 Pub: 8/21 - *18 Fite No 207 0640 Pub: 8/28 - *25 (231)941-9660 Dated: August 25, 2003 cmmtw Our File No: 03-14492 Pub: 8/21 - *18 Twenty minutes into the second half. Chase DeMaagd scored the Eagles’ first goal, with assist from Aaron Hoxworth. The Eagles had only four attempts on goal die first half, and eight during the second half with Wisner making 31 total in the game. The Barry County Team is a very young team this year with just one reluming Senior, two reluming Juniors, one Sophomore, one Freshmen, ( 2) eighth graders, and two sev­ enth graders. “They played a very good game.” said Coach Wisner, “the boys have been working very hard, and for the ten of them to play the full 80 minutes without any breaks, I consid­ er them all winners." The team’s next game is at home against Calhoun Christian, this Friday at 5:00 p.m. THBHRMBADEBTGQLLEGTDRATTEirTING TD COLLECT A DEBT ANY fftfORMADON DBTAMED WBXBFtgED FOR THAT MIRPQfif Pt FARF CONTACT OUR QFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELDWf YOU ARE tf< ACTIVE MWrYARYDUTY MDfiTGAOESALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James JAes. to Amenquest Mortgage Corproatton. mortgagee, dated October 31,2002 and recorded November 15,2002 in Liber 1091, Page 677. Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol One Hundred Two Thousand Nine Hundred Seventeen and 69/100 Dollars ($102.917 69) including interest at the rate of 10.45% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoes. or some part of them, at puMc venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on October 2,2003. The premtoes are tocaled in the City of Hasting, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: City of Hastings, Lot 9. Block B, C.H Bauers Addition. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date o* such sate, unless the property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: August 28,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Amenquest Mortgage Corproatton . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.0856 Pub: *28-*25 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL1 FCTQR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION CHHAJMEDJMLJLfiEJJSE^^ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kris E. King, a single woman, to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated March 8, 2002 and recorded March 28, 2002 in Uber 107, Page 7305, and Scrrvners Affidavit Submitted to and Recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Ons Hundred Five and 63/100 Dollars ($114,105.63) including interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on September 18, 2003. The premtoes are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 oi Section 23. Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 331.75 feet along the North fine of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 2641.42 feet along the East fine of the Wmt 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Nontwast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 333.57 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 28 minutes 44 seconds East 2641.81 toot along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right oi way for East Center Road. Except: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said sec­ tion; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 44 sec­ onds West 1320.91 test along the West lino of said Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds East 332.66 feet; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 1320.71 feet along the East line of the West 1/2, West 1/2, West 1/2. Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 333.57 feet along the South fine of said Northeast 1 /4; thence North 00 degrees 28 minutes 44 seconds East 1320.90 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 lo the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the data of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated August 21, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.0815 Pub: *21-*18 __ �Page 14 - Thursday. September 4. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Heritage Days celebration slated for Friday, Saturday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The 2003 edition of Heritage Days Sept. 5 and 6 will offer something old. new. bor­ rowed. but no one will be blue — at least if the committee has anything to do with it. From Friday night's entertainment to the naming of the Middleville Star on Saturday night, there will be hours of fun and excite­ ment. The Friday evening entertainment for the Middleville Heritage Days will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and hosted by the 2003 Miss Barry County. Miranda Covey. This year the enter- :ainment will be held in the gazebo at Stagecoach Park. Entertainers scheduled for this year are the groups One way. In His Name, Bought and Paid For, the four-part harmony of The Inspirations, the Gun Lake Church Choir and Band and the evening will end with the con­ tempt ary rock sounds of Upside Down Larry.” The Heritage Days committee will be sell­ ing popcorn, pop and water. Everyone should bring Lawn chairs. The downtown restaurants will be open. The Midtown Cafe will have coffee and Notice ol Mortgage Forectoaw* Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen L Linn, a single person (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgage Company, successor by merger and name change to First of America Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated October 3. 1997. and recorded on October 8. 1997 In Uber Document >1002567 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 70/100 rioters ($99,789.70) including interest THIS RRMtS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Hyatt and Coflette Hyatt, Husband and Wife, to American Elite Financial. Inc., mortgagee, dated June 13.2002 and recorded July 22. 2002 tn Liber 1084164. Page 1 of .6, Barry County Records. Said mortgages is now held by Flagstar Bank. FSB by assignment dated June 18. 2002 and recorded on July 22. 2002 in Uber 1084166, Page 1 of 2. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred EightyThree and 55/100 Dollars ($69,683.55) including interest at toe rate of 8% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in the mort­ gage end toe statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that toe mortgage wfll be torecioeed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or seme part of them, at pubfle venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County, Michigan at 1fiO p.m. on October 2.2003. The premises are located in toe Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of section 29. Town 2 North, Rango 9 West, described as follows: Beginning at too Southeast comer of the Northwest fractional i re or sain section, mence west aiong me South fine of too Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 1255 toot; thence North parallel with the East line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 Ofsted sec­ tion 196 toet; thence east parallel with toe South fine of toe Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 959 feet; thence North parallel with he East line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said uection 44 toet; thence East parallel with the South line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 296 toet; thence South along toe East line of toe Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless toe property is determined abandoned in accordance wtth MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case toe redemption period shal bo 30 days from toe date of the sate. The toredoteng mortgagee con rescind the sale in toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution wtth too borrower. Dated: September 4, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Flagstar Bank. FSB. as Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 248-457-1000 Rte No. 287.0102 onx/n at 6.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wR bo foredoaed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County CourthouM in Hastings. Michigan, at 1.00 pun.. on September 18, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Lot 24 of Eoechwood. according to the recorded piat thereof. andthstpartofLot27ofsaidPl8t described as commencing at the Southeast comer of said Lat 24; thence Easterly on a fine to continu­ ation of the Hne between lot 24 and 25 of said piat a distance of 60 toot to West ine of driveway as now useo; thence Northerly along the West said of said driveway 87 feet and 3 inches; thence Westerly on a continuation on the Ine between Lots 23 and 24 of sMd piat a distance of 63 feet wd 10 inches to the Northeast comer of said Lot 24; thence South to place of beginning. The described parcel subject to a 12 toot roadway off the Northerly said thereof. The redemption period shafl be 6 ..wrtthfs) from the date of such sate, unteas determine J aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 14, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Ringham Fanns. Ml 48025 Fte #200324302 Team F (8/14-9/4) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Bate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WAX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by John B. Weddington, a single man and Donna B. Stamps, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to N8D Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 4. 1996, and recorded on April 17. 1996 in Uber 657 on Page 268 in Berry County Records. Michigan, and wm assigned by said mortgagee to toe St. Paul Federal Bank tor Saving. Assignee by an assignment dated August 11. 1998. which was recorded on July 25, 2002. in Instrument No. 1084371, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at too date hereof the sum of NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT . HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 72/100 dotera ($95,8’3.72), including interest at 7.700% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice te hereby given that said mortgage w® be foreclosed by a sate of toe mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at puttee venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, st 1 .-00 p m., on September 18. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 80 of Sunset Shores *2. according to toe recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 5 of Plats on Page 39. Also commencing on the Northeast comer ol Section 10, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, thence North 89 degrees 49 min­ utes West along toe North line of said Section 10, a distance of 1778.13; thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 521.90 toet; to the true place of beginning; thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 200.00 toet; thence North 74 degrees 49 min­ utes West 200.00 toet to toe Easterly fine of Sunset Dr.; thence North 15 degrees 11 minutes East along said Easterly line 200.00 toet. thence South 74 degrees 49 minutes East 200.00 toet to the piece of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from toe date ol such sate Dated: August 14. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite *200221320 Team J (8/14-9/4) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage mode by Gordon E. Arnie, Jr., a singte man (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 4, 2001. and recorded on May 9. 2001 in Uber Instrument No. 1059355 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to toe Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a Now Jersey Corporation, Assignee by an assign­ ment dated November 7, 2001. which was record­ ed on November 19, 2001, in Uber Instrument No. 069955, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there te claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUN­ DRED NINETY-SIX AND 69/100 dollars ($91,596.69). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 2.2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and ere Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, thence South 88 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East. 660.0 feet along toe South line of said Section 15; thence North 2 degrees 40 minutes 8 seconds East, 558.0 foot along toe centerline of State Street to the place of beginning, thence continuing North 2 degrees 40 minutes 8 seconds East along said centerline 90 00 toet; thence South 88 degrees 15 minutes 00 degrees East. 194.98 feet to the Wert Ime or the piat of Parrott's Addition to toe Village of Woodland; thence South 2 degrees 22 minutes 57 seconds West 89.99 feet along said West line; thence North 88 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds West 195.43 toet to the place of beginning. Subject to an ease­ ment tor pubfic highway purposes over toe Westerly 24.75 toet tor State Steel The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated August 28. 2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte *200322330 treats available. This might be everyone’s last chance to get a cone from the Scoop before the ice cream shop closes for the season. On Saturday, Sept. 6, the day begins with the Thomapple Trail 5K run and walk at 8 a.m. Late registration and packet pickup for racers %ill be held on Friday, from 5 to 5:45 p.m. and on Saturday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at the Township Hall. Late registration is $20. Parking is at Stagecoach Park at 100 Main St. There will be a bus shuttle to the start. This USTAF certified race is sponsored by the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission. Organizer Susan Vlietstra says, ”We invite runners and walkers of all ages to experience this scenic and challenging course.” The course starts with challenging hills and ends with a flat paved section of the trail. Also starting at 8 a.m. is the annual break­ fast prepared by the men of the Middleville United Methodist Church. This year the breakfast will be held in the Thomapple Township Emergency Services station on High Street. Proceeds will go to the church's building fund. Members of the Middleville Rotary Club will be walking the parade route selling duck race tickets. Die ducks will be launched onto the Thomapple River later that afternoon. The parade will start at 10 a.m. Lineup See HERITAGE DAYS, pg. 17 Corey Thelen is warming up after his turn in the dunk tank. He and Kacie O'Mara along with other students are raising money for classmate Eric Chase. Homecoming dunk tank helps Lakewood teen by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Several Lakewood High School students spent Saturday in the dunk tank at Woodland's Labor Day Homecoming helping their classmate. Eric Chase. He was injured in a biking accident Aug. 9. and is currently a patient al Mary Frecbed in Grand Rapids. A family spokesperson said he is building his upper body strength and learn­ ing lo get around in a wheelchair. His spirits are good and he has a positive attitude. His goal is to attend the Lakewood High School homecoming football game Oct 10. The Woodland firefighters loaned the stu­ dents the use of the dunk tank. Classmates took turns sitting on the "seat of honor” while people paid money to take aim at the target Some of the student-athletes had excellent aim and could dunk their fellow classmates with little effort. The students also sold long sleeve and short sleeved T-shirts with Chase's name and number 22 on them. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO; THE RESIDE NTS AND PROPERTY OW NERS OF THE C HARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY c) Cluster Size and isolation. A duster may not exceed 12 dwelling until and shafi be separated OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE toot toe following te o summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 2003-100, which was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Rutland at a regular meeting held on August 13,2003: by a minimum of 150 feat. d) Common Open Space Area. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I - AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE IB, SECTION 104401 Article III. Section104.301, ol the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance shal be amended to odd the following aonnea Terms in otpnaoencoi ocaer. wnicn are runy aennea In the Ordinance: Adjusted Parcel Acreage Attached Single Family Dwelling Cluster Common Open Space Condominium Condominium Project Density Duplex Master Deed Natural Features Natural Features Inventory Natural Features Ranking Open Space Community or Open Space Preservation Development Primary Conservation Area Recreational Uses Rural and Scenic Easement Townhouse Undeveloped Slate rvonona, neguiarea SECTION II - AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE XX TO ADO SECTION 1044029 Article XX. General Provisions, of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance shoH be amended to add Section 104.2029, as follows: 2049. Open Space Preservation Community. A. Purpose The purpose of an Open Space Preservation Community te to preserve the rural character of Rutland Township while permitting reasonable use of fhe land consistent wtth the Master Land Use Plan. 8. Open Space Preservation Development Option. Within the AG. RE, RR. R-l. R-2. and R-3 Districts. C. Permitted Uses. An Open Space Preservation Community ma / Include the following land uses: 1. Detached single tamtty dwellings 2 Attached singte family dwellings not exceed to 4 dwelling units In one building. 3. Accessory buildings. 4. Common open space. 5. Recreational Uses. 6. Farming activities. D. Development Requirements. ’ Ownership and Control. Singte ownership. 2. General Approval Standards. In addition to specif­ ic standards as set forth herein, applications shall also be reviewed as set forth In Sections 20.22 and 2041. 3. Dimensional Standards. The following dimensional standards shall apply to residential parcels arid condominium units In Open Space Preservation comm unties. a) Setbacks. I) Front yard setback: Rear yard setback: Side yard sefbuut: 25 feet 30 feet 10 feet (25 feet fo» corner lots) ii) Accessory buildings shall have the same set­ backs, except that the rear verd may bo reduced to 20 feet Hi) Attached units shall be exempted from side yard requirements pertaining fo dwelling units attached to one another b) Lot or Parcel Width and Area. The minimum par­ cel area and width standards fo be applied in an Open Space Preservation Community are provided in the chart set forth In the Ordinance Common open space may not constitute lea than 50% of the adjusted parcel acreage. e) Departures from Standards. Township Board may approve departures from the standards where the applicant demonstrates the Community will Include features or design tech­ niques that achieve the objectives of such stan­ dards. 4. Density Standards. The total number of residential dweMng unlh permitted In an Open Space Preservation Community may be up to 125% of the number provided by the base denaly as atiowed in the underlying zoning district. 5. Rural and Scenic Easement. Shafi Include a natural area located parallel to and abutting any existing pub­ lic roads. E. Open Space Preservation Community Development Review TYocthm The totiovring stops sha* be comptotec* to Implement an open space community. 1. Preliminary review by Zoning A&ninisirator. 2. Analysis inducting a narrative description of the site 3. Identify common open space areas. 4. Common open space may not constitute less than 50% of the adjusted parcel acreage. 5. Potential building sites shal be IdenMted. 6. The roads and trails system to serve toe potential building sties shall be established. 7. A preliminary sNe plan shall be prepared which sha* Illustrate the proposed project layout. 8. The preliminary site plan and th© sMe analysis with al overlays sha* be presented to the Zoning Administrator 9. The Planning Commission shal hold a pubtic hearing on the final Open Space Preservation Communtiy development plan. 10. Upon approval by the Planning Commission, ti e plan shal be submitted to fhe Township Board tor its approval. F. Use and Preservation of Common Open Space and Natural Features 1. Further subdivision of open space lands sha* be prohibited. 2. AB dweBtogs and accessory structures shal be located al least one hundred (100) toet from any lakes, ponds, rivers, or streams 3. If the open space lands are common lands, fhe applicant shafl estabtish, register and maintain a viable legal entity to assume responBbMy tor the preservation of common open space. G. General Development Standards. The following standards shafl be observed: 1. Siting. To screen homes from ofMBe vantage points whenever possible. 2. Sanitary Sewer. W either pubic sanitary sewer or private sanitary sewers are provided they must be reviewed and approved by foe Township. 3. Stormwater. Moot fo* requirements of foe Barry County Drain Commissioner. 4. Septic System. Fully comply wtth foe require­ ments of the Barry County Heaflh Department. 5. Prior to Construction. AB required approvals shafl be completed prior to the start of construction. 7. Minor Amendments A minor change may bo approved by the Zoning Administrator. 8. Suttobie Name. The applicant wfll give the devel­ opment a suitable name. SECTION III - EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL This Ordinance shafl take effect eight days following pub­ lication after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances In conflict herewith are lepeated. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMIS­ SION P.ijMnrirf Kirnana vnanec lownsntp nan 2M1 HMttiBoad 7MM1M �The Hastings Bannac - Thursday. September 4. 2003 - Page 15 Middleville's turf passes first test with flying colors by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The turf works. The TK varsity boys* soccer players chris­ tened the new field on Tuesday night in Middleville. The\ made sure the new Eric C. DeGroote Memorial Scoreboard worked as well. The Trojans topped the visiting Godwin Heights Wolverines 6-2, with four goals by forward Mark Mejcur. “It was an outstanding night.” said Trojan coach Todd McCnimb. "Hopefulls, this sets the standard for the year.” Senior midfielder Eric Smith assisted Mejeur on the first two goals, helping TK to a 2*1 lead. Godwin cut it in half 20 minutes before the half, but TK scored the first four goals of the second session to create an insur­ mountable lead. Edwin Cubes knocked home a penalty kick 12 minutes into the second half, then assisted Phil Vanspronsen on the Trojans sixth goal of the game. Corey Gilbert also had an assist for TK. as the Trojans are still trying to discover which lineup combination works best. All-conference goaltender Casey Aubil is currently out with an injury, and it has caused coach Todd McCrumb to toy with who plays where. Marco Sanchez started in goal to the Trojans, and was replaced in the first half by Josh Bowerman. Bobby Hebert and Kalani Garber led the defense in holding the Heights to just six shots on goal. The Trojans fired 12 shots on the Wolverines’ net. “He plays like he wrestles I think," said McCrumb of Garber. “It’s a good mentality to have at stopper." Longtime Trojan soccer coach Steve Evans, soccer supporter Dan Parker. Eric DeGroote’s parents Ernie and Darlene, as well as members of the Thomapple Kellogg School District were on hand to cut the ribbon Fortier’s 3 goals help Saxons start strong Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team started its season with an undefeated week, last week. There were only two games and one ended in a tie, but its a good start for the Saxons none the less. Last Thursday, the Saxons topped Marshall I -0 in a defensive battle. "It was a big win for our guys, to play as a team" said Saxon coach Andrew Wilkinson. “It’s a good way lo keep things rolling." After Hastings took its lead midway through the first half on a goal by Aaron Fortier, the Saxons became a little conserva­ tive and it worked. “We became a little more defensive mind­ ed and got everybody back behind the ball," said Allerding. Marshall got 13 shots off against Saxon keeper Scott Allerding. but none of them were very difficult to stop. “They were all outside the 18," said Wilkinson. “Thai’s a result of our D getting on the new field and participate in the dedica­ tion of the new Mtoreboard. Middleville's soccer field had been named to honor DeGroote. and they decided that new the scoreboard would be a good way to bring that tribute along with the soccer squad into Bob White Stadium. “Eric loved to play soccer, and he was very good at it. He worked hard at honing his skills and it showed on the field. He loved life, and he would have loved to play on this field.” said Parker looking over al Eric’s parents for approval, which they gave with a smile and a nod. The next event the Trojans will host on the new field will be against the Hastings Saxons on Thursday. September 11. one day before the foctbe-l earn plays it’s first home game of the seas>./.gainst the Saxons. Gull Lake’s top four score 13 better than DK’s at Mullenhurst Gull Lake topped the Delton varsity boys’ golf team Wednesday. August 27, at Mullenhurst. The Blue Devils shot a 149 to Delton’s 162. Brandon Garrison led the way for DK with a 38. Nate Farrell and Josh Newhouse each shot 41. and Derek Caldwell carded a 42 lo round out Delton’s top four. Trevor Mathiak led Gull Lake with a 36. The Panthers will be at the Barry County Classic Friday, then don’t shoot again until Thursday. September 11, at Paw Paw. Delton’s JV golfers also fell to Gull Lake last week. 178 to 173. Nick Haas led the Panthers with a 42. while Kyle Purdum shot a 43. and Jake Bowman. Ross Osgood and Thomas Foran each scored a 47. LEGAL NOTICE Saxon junior Jacob Elliot goes up over an opponent from Grand Rapids Catholic Central for a header in a 2-2 tie Tuesday, August 26, at Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings’ Kevin Dickinson scoots away from a sliding Catholic Central tackler. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATK)H WE OBTAIN Wttd. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the condrtions of a mortgage made by Clyde Joseph Harvath an unmarried man (original mort­ gagor*) to Bank of America. N.A. successor by merger to BA Mortgage. LLC.. Mortgagee. dated November 6. 1998. and recorded on December 3. 1996. in Liber 1021711 on Page 1-7 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the S'.'tn of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 68/100 dollars ($61,925.68). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gaged and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wrt be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part nt them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1XX) p m., on September 25,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 46 Fair Lake Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 77. The redemption period shal be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 21. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TEAM G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Parms, Ml 48025 •Re #200323984 TeemG Short Foreclosure Notice * Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN i ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539­ 7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Raymond L Morris and Sherrie A Morris, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., ("MERS"), solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns Alternative Lending Group. Mortgagee dated August 1. 2001. and recorded on August 13. 2001. In Liber 1064657. Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORT­ GAGE CORPORATION. by an assignment dated August 1, 2001, and recorded on August 13. 2001, in Uber 1064658, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be ^ue at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AND 76/100 DOLLARS ($90,944.76), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case rude and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wR be torecioeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan, at 1XX) o'clock p.m. on September 25,2003. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 289 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THENCE WEST 12 RODS FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 8 RODS, THENCE WEST 4 RODS. THENCE SOUTH 8 RODS. THENCE EAST 4 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SECTION 18, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN. 08-55-001-105-00. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: Juty 14. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hrtls, Michigan 48334 (9/18) Additional *1.000 Bonus Cash On 2003 F-150 Until September 8. LOW Al back and causing Marshall to take shots from far out." Jacob Elliot and Matt Hoffman earned assists on Fortier's goal. Fortier has scored all three Saxon goals this season. He notched two in the season opener on Tuesday, August 26. against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Fortier scored in fhe first minute to put Hastings up 1-0, but Catholic Central was able to score an equalizer before the half. A penalty kick by Fortier gave the Saxons a 2-1 lead, but again the Cougars had on answer. “We should have won,*** said Wilkinson, “but it’s a good way to start off the season. It gave us a little confidence, and we ironed out any problems we were having in our team." It showed the coach what things the team still has to work on as well, he said he could see the improvement from game one to game two. "We’re starting to play as a complete team.” said Wilkinson. The Saxons will look to keep it rolling when they visit Grand Rapids Baptist tonight. They follow that up with games at home against Delton on Monday, and Wayland On Tuesday. LEA! 08924763 �P«g» 16 - Thmda,. SaptamMr 4. 2003 - Th* Hastings Banner Woodland celebrates summer's end with homecoming Grand Marshal Paul Towns enjoys his special da Woodland Homecoming. Three third graders sell popcorn to the softball fans to raise money for the Woodland luminaries. Alexis Dawe (left) and Brianne Whiteman attend Star School in Hastings. Chelsea Chase (right) is a Woodland student. Ellis Garlinger (left) and Carrol Benedict wait for their turn to pitch horseshoes. Because of their ages, 89 and 88. they are given a 30 foot head start. These Lakewood students ride in a float that encourages people to vote for the Sept. 22 school bond. Whitney Steward examines the "zebra" at the park. It is really a miniature horse owned by Mary Ellen Denton. It is craftily painted to look like a zebra. The Kilpatrick United Brethren students march beside one of their Bible school props. It is a whale that served as a tunnel into the sanctuary. The church members march along side and hand out cold sodas to tiw spectators along the parade route. The Katz Roofing Company wins the Woodland Labor Day softball tournament. The team members dedicate the game to their teammate Ronnie Keefer, who passed away in a biking accident last month. They wear his number "12" on their team shirts. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Blake Blocher drives the 1945 ".‘"j Chalmers tractor in the Homecoming parade. �The Hasu gs Benner - Thursday. September 4. 2003 - Page 17 HERITAGE DAYS, continued from page 14 begins at 9:30 in the parking lot at McFall Elementary School. The parade will include some surprises, the first parade appearance of the Middleville Stagecoach, the TK High School and Middle School bands and more. Trophies will be presented to the first and second place winners. Crafts and ftm begin at Page following the parade. The Methodist women are returning with their “breads and spreads.** The American Legion will be serving root beer floats and other local organizations will be on site. The car show begins at 11 with the cars registering site. Organizer Dawn Sheck says, “We think this will be the best show ever.’* The tractor pull is scheduled for noon. Frank Fiala expects at least 45 tractors to compete. The new games for children Saturday, starting at noon should keep the place hop­ ping. There are guaranteed to be lots of win­ ners as well. Kids games start after the parade at the Page Elementary site. Sheck has also planned a craft area and some take home material for each child. Whether you enjoy pancakes, running, music, crafts, paintball, three-on-three bas­ ketball. parades, classic cars, tractor pulls, chess or kids’ games, this year’s Heritage Days has lots to offer. This year there will be a waterball contest at 1 p.m. between area fire departments com­ peting for a color television for their fire hall. The winning team from Wayland. Caledonia or Thomapple Township Emergency Services also will receive a trophy. Firefighters will also be competing in a pie eating contest at 3 p.m. this year. Volleyball returns with sand and mud divi­ sions. Games start al 12:30 p.m. Call Chris at 795-4564 for information. The cost is $45 per six-person team. At least two of the six mem­ bers of each team must be of the same sex. Trophies will be presented for first and second place. T-shirts will be presented to the first five teams who pay their registration fee. New this year is a petting zoo for younger children and laser tag for the older kids. In addition the committee has completed new games for the children's area. A horseshoe tournament, Knight Moves chess tournament, threc-on-three basketball and food booths will make for a great Saturday. The local parks and rec commission also is bringing back the horseshoe tourney. Held at Page, the cost is $5 per person or $10 a twoperson team. Mike Bremer says, “Sign-up will be at Page immediately following the parade. We hope to start tossing at 11:30 a.m." This is the third year that the Knight Moves chess tournament will fill the Page All-Purpose room. This room from 1 p.m. until the end of the tournament is the quietest place in Middleville. Players can sign up on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. on. The cost is $5 a player, youth or adult. Call 795-7644 with questions. The Middleville Mackers 3 on 3 Basketball tournament, sponsored by Pastor Alan Moody and the high school students and staff from the First Baptist Church, will return to Heritage Days Saturday from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Early registration is available at the church until Friday, Aug. 29. The early fee is $36. A late fee of $45 is charged after Aug. 29. Late registrations will be taken until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Page elementary. The fee includes at least three games and T-shirts for each participant. In addition, tro­ phies will be given to the first, second end third place winners in each division. The Middleville Star contest performances will be held at the Middleville Reformed Church in the late afternoon. Food will be available at the performance as well. As part of the celebration, the Middleville Christian Reformed Church will host a music talent contest Saturday. Groups and individu­ als from the whole area including Middleville, Caledonia and Hastings, are welcome to participate. There will be three categories: Children/Youth - through sixth grade, Middle Schoo! and High School (including 2003 graduates) and an adult divi­ sion. Performances may be vocal or instrumen­ tal and individual or groups of up to five members. All participants must apply in advance to receive a time slot for judging. Judging wiP take after the Heritage Day morning parade and on into the afternoon. The judges are local musicians and music teachers. The judges will chose the top three per­ formances from each age category and those top three will perform on stage Saturday evening. The winner of each category will be chosen via audience voting. Organizer Tom DeVries says, “This is intended to be a fun contest." Prizes will be awarded based on the donations of the spon­ sors. DeVries welcomes queries from spon­ sor. He can be reached at 795-3667. Since this is a church sponsored perform­ ance event open for all ages, only songs with appropriate lyrics will be permitted. All lyrics must be written out and submitted to the judges at time of performance. Any song deemed inappropriate such as songs with immoral lyrics and songs with emphasis on themes like drinking, gambling, drugs, etc. will not be allowed. If in doubt, participants may submit songs in advance fo- approval. Up to five members may be in a group. Vocal and instrumental performances are both allowed. This is a music contest, not a dancing com­ petition. Appropriate gestures during singing is allowed, but dancing is not part of the com­ petition. The performance time before the judges is limited to five minutes. However, in the evening each performer/group will be given about a 13-minute time slot. This total time performers have on stage, not performance time. Therefore assuming quick set-up, a per­ ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP CEMETERY ORDINANCE 2005-9-1 former may perform longer than the fiveminute limit that was used in the afternoon judging. Total performing time is limited to 10 minutes within the 13 minutes on stage. All additional material must be written out and approved' at the afternoon judging to be irciuded in the evening performance. Performers who have a complicated setup :nay have this cut into their performance time. However, as much as possible like drums and other equipment will be set up in advance to minimize set-up time. The church is providing a full sound system to make for faster transitions. Applications are available at the church, which is located at 708 W. Main St. in Middleville. They are in the box by the infor­ mation sign in front of the church. DeVries asks that people picking up applications park in the parking lot when getting their applica­ tion. Applications must be received by Aug. 30. Mail to: Middleville Christian Reformed Church P.O. Box 127, Middleville MI 49333. For more information, call DeVries at 795­ 3667 or Kathy Doombos at 795-9651. During the Saturday night performance, the church will have hot dogs and soft drinks for sale. Sponsors of this year’s events are Bill Seif Chevrolet-Buick of Hastings, Carveth Village of Middleville, Gavin ChevrolctBuick-Pontiac-Ford-Mercury of Middleville. Hospital Purchasing Services and Dan Valley Excavating of Middleville. For more information about Heritage Days call Ray or Cheryl Peten at 795-4972. E.L.S. inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • • • • • • All 48 states Vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East Coast - west coast Call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 An Ordinance to protect the pubfec health, safety and general welfare by establishing regulations rotating to the operation, control and management of cemeteries owned by the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan; and to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordi­ nances to conflict therewith. COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: known and died as the Assyria Township Cemetery ordinance. five adult burial spaces. An adult burial is any burial that spece consists of land three (3) feet wide and tour (4) test tong, a cremains burial is the bunal ol mated body. • D. Ona aduR burial space wife hold a) Ora (1) adult burial or, b) Ore (1) adult burial and one cremain bunal or; c) Up to two (2) stillborn, infant or child burials or; d) Four (4) cremain bunais SICTIOft S: SALI OF LOTS OR BURIAL SPACIS A. Hereafter. cemetery lots of burial spaces shall be sold only to residents or taxpayers of the township tor the purpose of the burial of such purchaser or designates of purchaser. No sate shal be made to funeral directors or anyone who ptens to resell the space. The town­ ship cterk has the authority to suspend restriction* on sates on a per case basis If special circumstances are involved. For example, a cterk may aSow a non-resident to purchase burial apace if the person once lived in the township or has relatives in the cemetery. B. All satesI shall be recorded on a form approved by the township board, which grants a right to burial only and does not convey any other title to the lot or burial space sold. Such form shall be executed by the township cterk. C. Burial rights may only be transferred to people eligible to be original purchasers of burial spaces or lots. Burial rights may only be changer! it the township cterk assigns a new burial permit lo replace an original, endorses the new permit and officially records the transaction. At this time, the cterk should issue the new permit to the assignee and cancel the original permit 0. No more than on burial lot (five (5) spaces) may be purchased by an individual. An exception to this restriction must be granted by the township board. SBCnON 4: RISSRVATION PRICE AND TRANSFER FEES A. Each aduft burial space shall be reserved tor the sum of $10.00 per space tor restoorrt and $250.00 tor non-resident. B. Any transfer of one or more burial spaces from an original purchaser to a qualified assignee shall cost $10.00. C. The lownstvp board, by resolution, may periodically alter the foregoing fees to accommodate increased cemetery maintenance and acquisition costs. SBCTKN 5: GRAVE OPENING CHARGES A The opening and dosing of any burial space, prior to and following a burial, ‘ndudmg the interment of ashes, shall be at a cost to be determined from time to time by resolution of the township board. B. No burial spaces shall be opened and dosed except under the direction and control of the cemetery sexton. SELIWN 6: INT1RMINI, DlflNTIRlMNT AND RBNTBUMMT REGULATIONS A Not less toan 48 hours advance notice shal be given to alow tor the opening of the burial space. B. Funeral home, fankty member or other fesignate shal notify township cterk that a person with burial rights in the township cemetery has died. C. Township cterk or sexton shall develop interment order to be signed by funeral director or family member verifying burial space. D Only human remains may be Interred in any lot of the cemetery. E. to the event of inctement weather or other circumstances beyond control, burial wtt be scheduled as soon as poesftte a* determined by Clerk and/or Sexton. MCT10N 7: OHMTERY MAINTENANCE AND CARE A No gracing, teveing, or excavating upon a burial space shal be slowed without permission from the cemetery sexion or the township cterk. B. No flowers, shrubs, trees or vegetation of any type may be planted without the approval of the cemetery sexton or the township cterk. Any of three items planted without approval may be removed C. The township board reserves toe right to remove or trim any tree, plant or shrub located within the cemetery In the Interest of main­ taining proper appearance and use of the cemetery. D. Mounts which hinder the free use of a lawn mower or other lawn care device are prohibited. E. Surface other than earth or sod are prohibited. •' SECTION 8: FORFEITURE OF VACANT CEMETERY BURIAL SPACES OR LOTS. Gemote 7 lots or burial spaces sold after the effective date of toe ordinance and remaining vacant 40 years from toe date of their sate shall automatically revert to the township upon occurrence ol the folowtog events. A. Notice shaH be sent by the township cterk by first class mafl to the last owner of record informing him or her of the expiration of the 40 year period and that all rights with respect to said lots or spaces w»H be forfeited if not affirmatively indicated In writing to the township cterk within 80 day* from the date of notice mailing. B. If no written response to said notice indicating a desire to retain the cemetery lots or burial spaces in question is received by toe township cterk from the last owner of record of said lots or spaces, or heirs or legal representative. within 60 days from the date of mailing of said notice, the burial spaces revert to the township. SECTION 8: REPURCHASE OF LOTS OR BURIAL SPACES The township wifi repurchase any cemetery lots or burial space from the owner for the original price paid toe township upon request of said owner, heir or legal representative SECTION TO; RECORDS The towrshtp clerk and sexton shall maintain records concerning all burials and issuance ot burial permits. SECTION 11: GENERAL REGULATIONS A. The cemetery shaH be open to toe general public during daylight hours. B. No person shall injure, deface or destroy any burial space, marker, monument, building, fence, flower, tree shrub or other item In toe cemetery. C. Alcohol is not permitted in the cemetery D. No firearms are allowed m the cemetery, except in the case of military funerals or ceremonies by official veteran's organizations. SECTION 12: SEVERABILITY The provisions of the within ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and should any provision, section or part thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shell only affect the particular provision, section or part thereof involved in such ordinance Other portions of the ordinance shall continue in fuH force and effect This ordinance is sub­ ject to amending as needed. SECTION 13: EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shaH take effect on September 1. 2003. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. This ordinance was adopted by roll call vote on July 7. 2003. The following voted. Augustine yes Botes yes Jarra/d yes Maseimino yes Morgan yes. The Supervisor declared the Ordinance adopted. 01517275 NOTICE TO CREDfTOBS Decadent's Trust In toe matter of Youlonda M. Smith Trust under Agreement dated July 18. 2000. Date of birth. May M. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Ybutonda M. Smith, who bved at 690 West Mam Street. M»ddtevilie, Mcfugan died July 26. 2003 leaving toe above Trust entitled "Ybutonda M. Smith Trust" in full force and effect. Creditors of toe decedent are notified that ail claims against toe decadent or against toe Trust wB be forever barred unless presented to Eugene L Raab, of 4812 Poinsettia SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506. Successor Trustee of said Tro< wfthin 4 months after the date of pubHcation of this notice. August 26, 2003 Rktoard J. Hudson (Pl 5220) 607 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Eugene L Raab 4612 Poinsettia SE Grand Rapids. Michigan 49506 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that toe Bany County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hear­ ing for the following: Case Number ¥-33-2003 Jamee 8 Jennte Hail. Location: 4949 Thomapple Lake Rd., In Section 25 of Hastings Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 8x14ft. 2nd story onto the rear of an existing home and a 14x16-ft. addition onto the front of an existing home that is too dose to toe front lot line (89-ft ), the minimum is 100-ft.; in the AR & NRM zoning district. Case Number ¥-34-2003 Mike A Lori Schneiderhan. Location: 522 Terry Lane, in Section 20 of Hastings twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a detached garage with a height of ISIF. the maxi­ mum height is 16-ft.; to the R-1 zoning district. Case Number ¥-35-2003 Merrttt 8 Ronntemay Pierce. Location: 2535 E Hickory Rd, to Section 27 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 17x25-ft. breezeway and a 30x46-tt. garage too dose to toe road (49-fl.), and onto an existing home that is also too dose lo toe road (43-ft). toe mini­ mum is 83-ft, to the AR zoning district. Meeting Dote: September 9,2003 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Community Room to the Courts 8 Law Build-ng at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of the above described property(ies) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before toe hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity lo be heard at toe above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to toe address listed below or faxed to (268) 948-4820 The variance appl«cat»on(s) is/are avaHabte tor public ^'-pection at the Barry County Planning Off* ft) West State Street, Hasting*, Mt 49Tc. uring the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Please can toe Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for fur­ ther information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materi­ als being considered at toe meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetmgtoearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling toe following Michael Brown/County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (260' 945-1264. Debbie Smith. Barry County Cterk NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information we obtain will be used tor that purpose. Default has occurred in toe conditions of a mdrtgaga made by SAMANTHA M. VANDENBOSCH, a singte woman ('Mortgagor."), to BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK WEST, a Michigan banking corporation, having its principal office at 2185 Three Mite Road N.W, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49544 (the "Mortgagee"), dated July 26. 2001, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County, Michigan on August 1, 2001, at instrument number 1064018 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, tie Mortgagee elects to deciare and hereby deciares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and —----- _ a . payane ronnwnn. A* of toe date of thi* Notice there is claimed to be due tor principal and Interest on the Mortgage toe sum ci Eighty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty and 15HOO Dottars ($89,230.15). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt tecured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of toe power ol sate contained in the Mortgage the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount with interest, as rovkted in toe Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and aH taxes arv* insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sate, the Mortgage wffl be torecioeed by sate ot the mortgaged premises at pubfc vendue to the highest bide* at the east entrance to the Barry County Courtixxise located in the City of nasangs, Micnigan on inursuay, oepremoer 2003, at one o'clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Wage of Mkldfeviite, County of Bany, State of Michigan, and are rtescribed as fotows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Village of Middtevilte. Barry County, Michigan, thence South 89*18'55* East along the East and West 1/4 Ine of said Section 26, a distance of 693.00 feet; thence North 0CTS7XJ3" East, parallel with toe West Ine of said Section 26 a distance of 759.00 feet to a point on the East Ine of Market Strert Plat, as recorded In the office of toe Ftegistof of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Uber 5 of Ptats on Page 89. thence South 89*18*55* East paraM with said East and West 1/4 line, 164.33 feet fo the true place of beginning; thence North 01 “02*07’ East 241.73 feet; ’hence South 89W2T East 164.61 feet to a point on the Southerly extension of the West line of Lot 17 of toe Plat of Holes Subdivision, as recorded In toe o ffice of toe Register of Deeds M L sny County. Michigan, in Uber 3 of Ptats on Page 42. thence South 01*05104* West, atong the Southerly extension ol said West line of Lot 17. a distance of 240.95 feet; thence North 89*1835* West paraM with naid East and West 1/4 Ine, 184.33 feel to toe porrt of beginning. Together with and subject to a non-exdushre easement for ingress and egress to be used jointly with others over a strip of land 33 feel in width East and West and lying 16 5 feet either side of a fine described as: beginning at the Southwest comer of toe above described parcel and running thence North 01*02’07" East along toe West line of said parcel and toe Northerly extension thereof 483.46 feef to the South Ine of Market Street and the point of ending; Together with all the improvements erected on toe property, and ail appurtenances and fixtures which are a part of the property. Notice is further given that the length of toe redemption period wH be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: August 28. 2002 BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK WEST Mortgagee Timothy Hiltegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDO LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street. N.W Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (618) 752-2000 906486-1W �Page 18 - Thursday, Sa(*nbar 4. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Fire destroys old house on Waldorff Road, Delton A variety of techniques and fun will be used to improve your fitness level. YMCA Camp Algonquin Place $30 per session Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:45 - 6:45 ScssiffllJL Sept. 15 - Oct. 22 Session!: Oct. 27 - Dec. 3 Jenny Morawski nse workout than the General s, Participants should feel comfort­ canoeing, and nmning a mile. YMCA OFFICE YMCA Camp Algonquin A two-story frame home on Walkiorff Road, near Wall Lake, Delton was completely destroyed by tire that started on the first floor. A firefighter from the BPH (Barry, Prairieville and Hope townships) Fire Department begins the task of dousing the flames. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) OURTNEWS Thursdays, 5:45 - 6:45 Session 1: Sept. 18 - Oct. 23 Session 2: Oct 30-Dec. 11 John A. Spidle, 43, of Ionia, was sentenced in Bany County Circuit Court last month to 30 days in jail and two years probation for possession of cocaine. The jail sentence will be suspended pend­ ing successful completion of probation. Spidle pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping charges of possessing methamphetamine, possessing pethidine and being a habitual offender, second notice. *No Meeting November 27 Jenny Morawski In other court business last month: FOR SALE: sweet com, YARD SALE: 4 FAMILIES! fresh. 5doz./$10. (269)721- Ladies clothes (sizes 4-wotn3830 ens size 2X), childrens clothing, toys, shoes, books, dishes, Nordic Trac, exercise IN HASTINGS: 1 bedroom bike, tools A lots more. 302 upstairs apartment, utilities E Colfax St Starts Friday, furnished. No pets, $500/ September 5th at 7am thru mo. + $200 deposit. (269)721­ Simday. 8633 \niainoiirr RURAL 3 BEDROOM: 6 1994 JEEP CHEROKEE major appliances, double ga­ SPORT: automatic, 6 cylin­ rage, T.K. bus route, out­ der, 4.0 liter, 4X4, power buildings, lesser rent for steering, AM/FM/CD, Yaki­ handyman. (269)367-4121 ma roof rack, lift kit toe hitch, 132.000 miles, $2,300. (269)948-8744 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs 1999 CHRYSLER TOWN A in any of our papers. Get COUNTRY LX1: loaded, them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 gold, 69,000 miles, $11,000. N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Al (269)838-0368 the front counter. 2001 SEBRING LXL silver BIG SALE: 84 years of liv­ exterior, dark gray interior, ing. Furniture, glassware, one owner. In excellent con­ holiday decorabe ns & much dition, 4 door, air, CD play­ more. Rain or shine. In er, cruise, keyless remote, house access controlled. No 39,000 miles, $12,700. Call Early Sales! 9/12 A 9/13, (269)948-7921 for more infor­ 9am-6pm. 304 E. Orchard mation. Street, Delton. THINK SUN. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE professional carpet A upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa A Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035. Reul I \laic GAYLORD: 5.09 BEAUTI­ FUL wooded acres, short drive to state land, golf courses, ski hills and snow­ mobile trails. Ideal recrea­ tion spot. Driveway leading to grassy site. Electric. $26,900, $500 down. $330/month, 11% land con­ tract. www.northemlandco.com. Northern Land Company, 800-968-3118. Hrlp H ami tl HASTINGS 4 1YR. NEW: DUAL RECLIN­ ER (NORWALK) OVER­ SIZED LOVESEAT. BOUGHT AT $1,700. SELL­ ING FOR $1,100. CALL (269)948-7921 ( aril al I hunk \ COMMUNITY THANKS! To all the many family and friends who nelped and supported mein my successful defense in court the past few months, your love and prayers helped me through this difficult time. While I am dismayed at the need for automatic registra­ tion as a "sex offender" for the misdemeanor charge of indecent exposure, I am, however, very pleased that 1 have b?cn completely cleared of the other false charge. I agree with the judge's comment that there is "no benefit" in this case of requiring registration. Again, thank you all for Lloyd Elwood. A’< l i t afian 2000 YZ-125 YAMAHA with gear, gloves and helmet $4100 obo. (616)262­ 0458. DRIVER: additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. GIVE A MEMORIAL THAT CAN GO ON FOREVER... A gift to the Bany Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. • David E Stephens, Jr., 24, of Nashville, was sentenced to two to 20 yean for conspir­ ing to operate a methamphetamine laboratory involving hazardous waste. Stephens earlier pfcaded guilty to the charge in exchange for (Fsmissal of operating a meth lab, manufacture of meth, conspiring to manufacture meth and possession of mari­ juana. Before he was sentenced. Stephens said he started his drug abuse activities as simple use and then began making meth to feed his own habit. "I hope I can use this opportunity to get my life in order and do something positive for once,” Stephens said. "It’s unfortunate that this is what it will take to get me on track." Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said to Stephens, "I hope you will take this opportunity to turn your life around." • Jason J. Rosencrans, 26, of Grand Haven, was sentenced to five months in jail and two years probation for breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny, a 10ycar felony. He was given credit for 107 days served in jail. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended if he successfully completes pro­ bation. He earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of another charge of breaking and entering at a different location. Rosencrans said he has apologized to all he hurt. • A Sept. 25 sentencing date is set for Keenan S. Rudesill, 26, of Middleville. Rudesill is charged with delivery of cocaine, a 20-year felony, possession of marijuana, a one-year misdemeanor, and maintaining a drug house, a two-year misdemeanor. • Stanley Wilkins. 22, of Hastings, was sentenced to three months in jail and three years probation for receiving and concealing stolen property because he violated his proba­ tion by consuming alcohol. He was given credit for 40 days in jail. Balance of his jail sentence will be sus­ pended upon successful completion of proba­ tion. He was placed in the drug court program. Wilkins said that five weeks in jail made him realize how much he had lied to himself. "With faith to the Lord. I can change," he said. • Robert S. Brown, 58, of Hastings, was sentenced to one year in jail and was ordered to continue probation for violating probation by consuming alcohol resulting in a blood alcohol level of .046. Brown was on probation for a third offense of operating a vehicle white under the influ­ ence of liquor. He received 11 months in jail for it, which was to be suspended upon suc­ cessful completion of probation. But since he failed to complete probation, he received his original sentence of 11 months plus one addi­ tional month in jail. Brown told Fisher that he had quit con­ suming alcohol. Fisher said it was a good idea, but he had to worn- about the public’s safety. • Caleb J. Anderson. 23, of Middleville, was sentenced to two months in jail for two related counts of possession of cocaine. He was given credit for 57 days served in j«il. Anderson earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of three counts of delivery of cocaine. by Susan Temere Staff Writer An old white frame home at 4265 Waldorff Road in Delton burned to the ground Wednesday, Sept 3. The blaze started shortly after 9 a m. and fire fighters quit around noon. Though the cause is unknown and under investigation. the fire likely started on the first floor, said Fire Chief Merle Payne for the Bany. Prairieville and Hope Townships Fire Department. Payne said they could not get in the house to control the blaze, out had to handle it from the outside on ladders. "It was a hard one," Payne said. "When we have to fight it from the outside, it's no fun." He said the second floor fell onto the first floor. "The upstairs' floor came down." be said. "Then the roof started down." Payne said hr thinks die fire is out. but some were taking bets it may start up again. “We've got bets we’ll go back, especially since the floors fell together and we couldn't get between the floors." he said. “If it lays awhile and the wind changes direction on us, it may start up again." the chief said. "We could be back out there in the middle of the night. We’ve been down this road before." He explained that older houses do not have fire stops in the walls, so the Haze travels up the walls and into die ceiling. “Fire gets in there and keeps traveling," Payne said. "It's terrible.” Neighbors said they thought the couple had already left for work. They checked die garage and the residents' vehicles were gone. The Barry, Prairieville and Hope town­ ships fire department baaed in Delton were first on the scene, followed by Hickory Comers, Hastings Fire and Pine lake POLTCEBEA’T Road rage causes 2-car crash BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — Two vehicles traveling on North Avenue in Dowling col­ lided after a road rage incident Thursday, Aug. 28. When a driver of the lead car slowed down under the speed limit to avoid pea stones freshly laid by the Barry County Road Commission, a second car tried to pass him. said Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Post The car that was being passed didn't like it and sped up, refusing to yield to the overtaking vehicle, troopers said. It is state law that a driver must yield to a passing vehicle, police said. Both cars went onio the shoulder and into an eight-foot embankment or hill and aided up on their sides. One driver was trapped and could not exit without help, troopers said. The driver of the unyielding car was flown by helicopter to a hospital while the driver of the passing vehicle was taken by ambulance to a hospital. No law enforcement action has been taken yet. Man arrested on child abuse charges SHELBYVILLE — A 21-year-old man was arrested and charged with first degree child abuse of his 15-month-oM son Tuesday. Sept 2. Christopher Wyatt inflicted multiple bruises to the head and right buttock of the toddler. Michigan Slate Police from the Hastings Post said. A preliminary exam is set for Sept 10. Three cars in chain reaction crash MIDDLEVILLE — A three-car accident occurred Aug. 20 as a 41-year-old Middleville woman was turning into the Shell Gas Station on M-37 Highway and Main Street Debra Weesie was attempting to turn left on M-37 just north of Main when her car was rear ended by Katherine Bedrick. 19, of Middleville. Barry County Sheriff's deputies said. Bedrick said she was slowing down for Weesie when she was struck Iron, behind by Jeremy Chavis, 20, of Middleville, which pushed Bedrick into Weesie, deputies said. Chavis said he was unable to stop in time, police said. No injuries were reported. Naked man arrested for asssault PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff's deputies arrested a naked man from Prairieville for assault who was walking around an area near the Pine Lake access Aug. 9. A 24-year-old Kalamazoo man identified the man as having struck him in the left eye, causing swelling, deputies said. The Kalamazoo man was a friend's party on Center Street when a unknown car full of kids arrived, police reported. The two men had conversation; then the assailant yelled and hit the man. The batterer left the party on foot. Charges have been turned over to the prosecutor's office for review. Man held for failing to report rollover IRVING TOWNSHIP—A 19-year-old Kentwood man pleaded guilty to failing fo report a rollover accident when he fled die scene because he said he didn’t want to get in trouble, Bany County Sheriff’s deputies said. Derek Huisman, the registered owner of the vehicle, said he fell asleep behind the wheel of his jeep after leaving a party, deputies said. Huisman was northbound on Woodschool Road near Wing Road when he ran off the road, landed in a ditch and struck a tree, which deflected him up the embankment and then rolled the vehicle over back down the embankment, police said. The two occupants were not located that night, they said. Deputies found open containers of alcohol in the jeep. They said they also found blood on the hood and a witness saw blood on a man's hands. Freeport boy injured In quad crash CARLTON TOWNSHIP — An 11 -year-old from Freeport w«s transported to Pennock Hospital Emergency Aug. 22 after he collided with a truck while on his 2001 220 Kawasaki Quad. Justin Gillens. 16. of Hastings was westbound on Barnum Road near Chariton Park Road in his Ford pickup when he crashed into Kyle Huber, who entered the roadway from the lawn of a residence, said Barry County Sheriff's deputies. Both vehicle come to rest across the street, police said. The quad was not driveable after the accident. �The Has. ngs Banner - Thursday, September 4. 2003 - Page 19 Hastings woman chats with ex-President Ford Thelma Hook of Hastings had the rare opportunity of meeting a former president of the United States face to face. The event happened to her this past summer Nixon resigned after the Watergate scandal. California. Open to the public and with a Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. who smaller crowd on hand, including Thelma used to be a "Ford girl" in the 1976 presiden­ Hook with her book in hand. Ford had the tial opportunity to visit with people attending. campaign, before later switching to when former President Gerald R. Ford was in become a Democrat, was on hand to praise Following Grand Rapids to attend a two-day Delated 90th him. U.S. Rep. Vem Ehlers. R-Grand Rapids, walked over to the press area to say hello. birthday celebration given to him by his home­ told people still remind him he's serving in While president he enjoyed meeting with the the unveiling ceremony. Ford town. Thelma was part of a film crew that her son. "Ford's seat in Congress. While serving in that press and always tried io have an answer for office Ford, represented a portion of Barry them when they asked questions. Mike Hook of Hastings Public Access TV County at one time. Ford cut a birthday cake "When President Ford came over to us. 1 Channel 12. took to Grand Rapids to film the given to him, while his daughter. Susan Ford asked him if he wouldn't mind signing my special birthday party salu te for a future broad­ Bales, watched and was later served to the book." said Thelma. cast on Hastings Public Access TV. She has crowd on ha.-, t "I always have time to sign a book," said been a longtime volunteer of the station to help "We were not close enough on the first day Ford, as b** walked over to her and sat down beside her to chat with her and other news special press and media area to cover the event media people. film specials. She didn't think she would gel close enough to meet President Ford," said Thelma Hook. "A to America’s 38th chief executive, but if she was made and you had to stick pretty close to “It was a great thrill to meet him up close did she wanted to meet him. and have him sign that area and not move around a lot. We were and gel his autograph. I thought he was a good a copy of his autobiography, “A Time To quite a distance from the stage he was on.” It president and the right man for the office al the Heal.” The first day. an estimated crowd of 7,000 would not provide an opportunity to meet time him." Watergate event,” said Hook. people greeted him on the lawn of his Gerald Ford Presidential Museum to wish him a happy But during the second day of events, the autograh seeker was successful. our nation was experiencing the Congressman Vem Ehlers was on hand for the ceremony. He took time out to talk with birthday and hear speeches from invited guests On his way home. Gerald Ford was to watch about him when he lived in Grand Rapids or the unveiling of a bust of himself and say a few will be part of the Gerald Ford birthday salute when he served as president after Richard words at the Gerald Ford International Airport TV special to air soon on Hastings Public before leaving to return to his home Access TV. in Thelma's son. Mike, in a special interview that Thelma Hook of Hastings has former President Gerald R. Ford sign his autobio­ graphical book. ‘A Time to Heal." LEGAL || NOTICE I Node* Of Mortgage Foractoeura Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions o* a mortgage made by Jason Hoffman . a Single person (onginal mortgagors) to Wets Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc . Mortgagee, dated September 22. 2000. and recorded on September 26. 2000 in Document# 1049901. Barry County Records. Mchigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be dun at the date hereof the sum ol FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUN­ DRED FORTY-THREE AND 41/100 dollars ($45.343 41), including interest at 7 875% per annum. Unde« the power cl sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed Ly a sale ol tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1 .-00 PM. on October 9. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17. Acker's Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 7, Barry County Records _ The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from t'w date ol such sale Dated: September 4, 2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Team D (248)593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200321525 Team D (9/4H9/25) savings Summer 99 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4X4 JUST TRADED LEATHER FULL* SERVICED PRICED TO SELL 9S DODGE 1500 SHORTBOX 4X4 52K. SIT. 360. REDUCED' $16,995 $11,996 $10,888 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Detorah Elben, unmarried. Mortgagors, to Homeowners Loan Corp.. Mortgagee, dated the 4th day of January. 2003 and recorded in the office of the Reg ofr»r of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 23rd day of January. 2003 in Instrument No. 1096111 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., said Assignment havng been recorded on the 14th day of May, 2003. in Instrument ?4o. 1104324. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Nine & 64/100 ($98,859M). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained m said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of September 2003 at 1XX) o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ts held), o the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9 70000 % per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or 00 GMC SONOMA SPORTSIDE X-CAB. ONLY 2» KES. ) OWNER LIKE NEW $10,450 99 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 4X4 A1Q HARD TOP UF1 PKG SOLD 02 GMC 1500 X-CAB 4X4 Z-7I SJ PKG. ONLY 24K, SOLD HERE ’£W LOADED' $23,777 sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its interest in the premises Which, said premises are described as follows. Al that cer­ tain piece or parcel o! land situated in the Village of Prairieville. County of Barry, State ot Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 42. Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Prameviiie. according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats. Page 74. County of Barry. State of Michigan During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that th: property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately following the sale Dated 8/144)3 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK PC Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for 30011 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 Pub : 8/14 - 9/11 97 PONTIAC MONTANA FRONT & PEAR AW POMP SUDEP REDUCED1 $8,495 •GMS PLUS TAX. TITLE A LICENSE S^Dreisbach \rZ\ PONTIAC GMC 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269) 948-8000 www.drelstxichmotora.com 0M74GW Today! Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Enc Dretsboch. President EMC ARf P90FESSXAAI GRADE ■ Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Borne Signs. Sales SAUSHWK Mon&WedirUB Tue. Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until nooa Ryan Madden, Sales Amy Piper. Sales Mon & Wed 8-7 Chris Silverman. Finance Mgr Tue. Thu & Fn 8-5 �Page 20 - Thursday. September 4, 2003 - The Hastings Banner Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them Construction changes parking at Pennock Pennock Health Services in Hastings continues to grow, and with that growth comes more construction. The latest construction project will limit parking at the main entrance by the Emergency Department starting this week and lasting for approximately six months. A new entrance and lobby will be con­ structed that will restrict parking closest to the main entrance. Access will always be available during construction, howev­ er traffic will be limited to drop off and pick up of patients only, according to Pennock officials. Parking will be avail­ able in the main parking lot just east of the main entrance. Visitors are being asked to use the West entrance (near Fish Hatchery Park) instead of the entrance by Emergency. Pennock officials also suggest that area residents ask their doctors if they may use the new Pennock State Street Center for laboratory and x-ray services because that facility, located at 1108 W. State St., offers plenty of parking and convenient service for most lab and x-ray services. Pennock Slate Street Center is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information about parking at Pennock Hospital, contact the Customer Service Department at (269) 945-1760. The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 six months due to construction. Other parking spaces are available nearby. LEGAL NOTICE Professional Grade Trucks & Fuel For the Soul..: Right Here in Hastings! 04 Pontiac Grand Prix VS 3800. ABS. CD. POWER SEAT 03 GMC Yukon XL ANDMORE ar. CAPTAINS CHAIRS. CD. CASSETTE. SUNROOF. LEATHER LOADED Was 23,750 •GMS now 21,099 Rebate -1,500 Driver Ed Bonus -750 Was •GMS now GM Bonus Rebate *18,849 03 Pontiac Bonneville SEDAN. 38®. V-6. ALUMINUM MOON i TUNES PKG. POWER WHEELS. LEATHER. TRACTION WINDOWS/LOCKS. CRUISE. CONTROL SPOILER. WAS u/-. was 'GMS now Rebate AUTOMATIC. T 4X4. A/C. CRUISE. POWER WIN­ 03 Pontiac Grand Am GT DOWS/LOCKS. CD/CASSETTE. POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS. A/C. VS. 20,260 -1,500 $16,785 29,495 26,166 4,000 $22,166 CHROME WHEELS. CD. 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Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269) 948-8000 Today! www.drelsbochmotors.com Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Enc Dretsbocb President GMC m ut eeoHssoM ewa Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Borne Signs. Sales Ryon Madden Sales Amy Piper. Soles Cans Silverman, finance Mgr SMKHOWi: MontWWirtlS Tue hu & Fn rrti 6 SOuOcy neon JKYKfHWK MonSMdB-T Tue. Thu & Fn 8-5 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE iflUTAHYDUTY. MOBTGAGESALE Defauit has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. Madden Jr. and Christy M. Madden, husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated July 23. 2001 and recorded September 1, 2001 in Uber 106. Page 4016. Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 16/100 Dollars ($66,815.16) including interest at the rate of 10.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on September 25,2003. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2. Block 10. Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan according to the recorded plat. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of ouch sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Irom the date of the sale The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated August 28, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Amenquest Mortgage Corporation. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 File No 214 0565 Pub: 8/28 - 9/25 WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Andrew C. Koch, a single man. whose address is 13755 Burchett Road. Plainwell. Michigan 49030. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507. dated June 12, 2000, and recorded on June 21, 2000, in Instrument No. 1045800 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, whose address is 770 Kenmoor SE.. Suite 201, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 16. 2000, and recorded on June 21. 2000 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 1045801 and upon which there is now claimed to be due to principal and interest the sum of Twenty Sa Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Dollars and Seventy Six Cents ($26,290.76) and no suit or proceedings at law hav­ ing been instituted to recover the said debi or any part thereof NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained m the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on October 2. 2003. at 100 p.m.. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Building. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry at public venue to the highest biddt. for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage together wtth the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney's fees ailowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County and Which are desenbed as follows Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North eight rods; thence East 20 rods; thence South 8 rods; thence West 20 rods to the beginning. Item #08-124720-017-40 which has an address of 13755 Burchett Road. Plainwell. Mrctugan 49080 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days Irom the date of such sate Northpointe Bank 770 Kenmoor SE Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 Dated: August 20. 2003 Drafted by: Witham M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W. Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-09-11.pdf 1bd39603cd4b62de453b1ec0d43a0d6a PDF Text Text H USTIMGS PUBLIC UBRW 121S CHURCH SI HASTINGS Ml 49058-1^3 Medicaid system needs help, doc says County debates marriage resolution Middleville girls on their way back? See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 12 The Hastings VOLUME 150. No. 36 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER _________________________________________________ PRICE 50C Dick Feidpausch NEWS BRIEFS 481530 Next blood drive set for Sept. 18 A special Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 18. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. 128 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. . Area Red Cross officials said the sum­ mer of 2003 tested the resolve of the Great Lakes Region, and further confinned the need for a reversal of fortune in the amount of blood collected for sick a nd injured people in Michigan hospitals. As the season shifts to fall, blood col­ lections have shown a small spike, but continue to lag by an average of 5 per­ cent. ’The blood supply is still fragile," said Fred Stems, CEO of Michigan’s Great Lakes Region which serves 70 hospitals in 63 counties ii» the state. The 15 to 20 percent decline in blood donors this summer was further com­ pounded by mounting deferrals for new and emerging diseases and a historic power outage that temporarily halted the blood manufacturing processes. Several times during Augus:, just six hours worth of blood was available to handle emer­ gency and ongoing medical treatments fa- hospital patients. Nationwide, about 60 percent of people are eligible to donate blood, but just 5 percent actually do. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be in good general health and must not have given blood within 56 days of the date of the current drive. For more information, call 1-800GIVE-LIFE or (269) 945-3122. Community ed, rec open house slated The public is being invited to attend an open house and dedication ceremony for the new Community Education and Recreation Center at Hastings High School. 520 West South St. on Sunday afternoon. Sept. 14. The dedication ceremony will take place at 2:15 while the open house will be from 2 to 4 p.m. The new center, which includes a swimming pool, is located by the high school and the project was just recently finished after school district residents approved a bond issue. Forgotten Man dinner Sept. 18 The Forgotten Man Ministries’ annual stewardship dinner will be held at 6:30 pan. Thursday. Sept. 18. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Cost will be a free-will offering. For more information, call Chaplain Bill Medendorp at (269) 795-9673 or Phyllis Sears at (269) 945-2077. Putnam Library to mark 80 years Putnam District Library in Nashville will celebrate its 80th anniversary the week of Sept. 8-13 with a variety of events and activities from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening on the library grounds. A Community Service Night will be held Monday. Sept. 8. followed by Local Business Business Night Tuesday. Senior Citizen Night Thursday. School Spirit Night Friday and the actual 8(Hh birthday celebra­ tion Saturday. Sept. 13. with a mini-carni­ val, games, prizes and refreshments. Admission to any of the events is free, thanks to a grant from the Barry Community Foundation. For more infor­ mation. call (517) 852-9723. Continued on page 2 visionary, worker Outgoing Hastings Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel will retire Sunday after the dedication ceremony ot the new Community and Recreation Center. Supt. Schoessel to say good-bye at ceremony by Marcie Westover Staff Writer As Hastings Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel readies to step down, he carries with him 20 years of wisdom that he plans to share with his succesor, Christopher Cooley. As a final act as superintendent. Schoessel will preside over and compete during the dedi­ cation ceremony Sunday afternoon for the Community and Recreation Center. “Focus on what’s best for the students." Schoessel advised. “If you do that then every­ thing will work out the way it should." When Schoessel first arrived in the Hastings School System in 1983. the district faced many financial concerns. Getting the community to support the schools and pass millages to improve buildings was a challenge, he said. “People had to see that we were serious about getting things going in the right direc­ tion." said Schoessel. Even with a current economic downturn. Schoessel said, people arc eager to help further education in the Hastings area. This includes the support and passing of the millage that cre­ ated the new Community and Recreation Center. Over 20 years. Schoessel has guided Hastings schools through $22 million in con­ struction projects, including the building of Star Elementary school and several renovations of existing structures. He also helped implement a more uniform curriculum in Hastings elemen­ tary schools and enhanced communications between the secondary and elementary schools. See SCHOESSEL, page 2 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor When Hastings native Richard “Dick" Feidpausch was a kid bundling paper to recy­ cle al his father’s grocery' store, he probably never dreamed he would grow up »o he a supermarket industry magnate in West Michigan. With a foundation laid by his father. Roman. Dick Feidpausch and brother Parker Thomas ’Tom" Feidpausch worked together in giowing the Hastings-based Felpausch Food Center family business from about three stores to its current 19 around the state. A 20th store is in the process of being built. With his death Sunday. Sept. 7, Dick Feidpausch leaves a legacy of leadership in the growth of Michigan’s supermarket indus­ try as well as community service. His death at the age of 73 in Bloomington. Ind., ended a five-year bout with cancer. A memorial service for Dick Feidpausch will be held al Trinity Episcopal Church in Bloomington. Ind. at 4 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 28. The family anticipates that a memorial Mass will be celebrated locally on a future date, yet undetermined, following the memorial serv­ ice in Indiana. Feldpaus{± and his wife. Judith, who sur­ vives. have’lived in Indiana since 1998. Feidpausch retired as chairman of the Felpausch Food Center Board of Directors in 1996. but remained a board member. Before retirement, he spent his last few years at the company preparing for the next generation of family to assume leadership roles. When that job was completed, he fell confident in retir­ ing. family members said. "He kept our industry in view from a dis­ tance. but he would still challenge our thoughts and ideas and keep us ail working together." said son Mark Feidpausch. who is an executive in the family business. "He def­ initely stayed abreast of what we were doing and interested." Dick Feidpausch "was well respected in the industry and the community." said son Bill Feidpausch. who also is a Felpausch Food Center executive. He noted that his father "was always concerned about every- Dick Feidpausch body else, the consumer, other businesses in town and just had a lot of respect. He taught the work ethic to all of us kids that got us into our careers. He’s known for his integrity, his work ethic and teaching it to all of his kids." The family oi" Dick Feidpausch includes son Jim of Marshall, daughter Carol Bird of Lansing; three stepchildren Becky Haaksma of Pittsburgh. Pa: Laura Johnson of Troy and Jim Haaksma of Asheville. N. C.. brother Tom of Battle Creek; two sisters Ann Hubert of Hastings and Janet Cavanaugh of Cheboygan and many grandchildren. Dick was predeceased by his wife Marietta Faul Feidpausch in 1977. Throughout his 45 year career in the fami­ ly business. Dick Feidpausch is remembered as a man of humility, insight with a purpose, never putting himself first and always giving credit to others, family members said. When Dick Feidpausch believed in something, he would fight for the cause. See FELDPAUSCH, pg. 2 Hastings City Bank to build new, larger main office Hastings City Bank is poised to begin con­ struction of a new two-story main office building project in downtown Hastings. The new 33.000-squarc foot structure will be located just east of its current site on the southwest corner of Court and Jefferson streets and will more than double the size of the current bank office. The lower level of the new building will include usable space. Anticipated completion is December 2004. Demolition of the existing vacant buildings on the construction site began Tuesday, and a ground breaking ceremony will be held in the near future. The current main office at 150 W. Court St. opened Nov. 3. 1958, when the bank was 11.000 square feet and had total assets of less than $8 million. The building has served us well over the past 45 years but it has become grossly inad­ equate for a bank that has close to $250 mil­ lion in assets, a growing Trust and Investment Group and a modem data processing opera­ tion. said Hastings City Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Kolanowski. "Moreover, the building is showing its age. The structure dates back to 1917 which many people do not realize. It used to be a Ford garage and an A&P store before Hastings City Bank purchased it in the '50s. "Remodeling and expansion would be extremely disruptive to our business, it would probably be more expensive than new con­ struction and. in the end. we would have offices that would not be as well suited to our This is an artist's rendering of Hastings City Bank's proposed new main office building, which is expected to be completed in December. 2004. needs as the new building." he said. In addition to the retail banking facility, the new building will house al! of the corporate headquarters' functions and allow the bank to move its operations center from Middleville to Hastings. The Middleville operations cen­ ter currently handles check processing and is the location of the bank's main frame com­ puter. "Currently our operations are split between the two loca’*ons so this will be much more efficient and result in meaningful cost sav­ ings." Kolanowski said. The current bank building is 14.000 square feet. When the bank moves into its new offices, the old main office will be razed in order to provide palling for customers and employ­ ees. Until that final phase of the project is completed, the bank w ill lease parking space from nearby churches, allowing customers to park behind the current building. Design Plus, a Grand Rapids architectural firm, designed the new building. Lamar Construction Co., also of Grand Rapids, will be the general contractor. "Hastings City Bank has been committed to downtown Hastings for 117 years and wc are proud to make this type of investment where it all began. We arc investing in our future as well as the future of this communi­ ty." Kolanowski said. �Page 2 — Thursday. September 11.2003 — The Hastings Banner SCHOESSEL, continued from page 1 It is also credited that Schoessel helped plant the idea for the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, which seeks donations for pro­ grams. activities, scholarships and equipment not in the typical school budget. Schoessel came to the Hastings area after working for the Grosse Pointe schools for 17 years. While there he taught biology and natu­ ral science and eventually moved into an administrative position. At theat tunc he and his wife Loretta were interest?d in possibly seeking out a home in a smaller community. “It’s (Hastingsi truly a great community." said Schoessel. For Schoessel there was real first day on the job. He worked alongside the outgoing superin- NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Sept. 11 concert to be held tonight ’’America Let Us Not Forget.” a musical by the Kingdom Praise Singers and Orchestra, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Sept. 11) at Thomapple Valley Church on the outskirts of Hastings. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, the patriotic con­ cert will itonor the Armed Forces, law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency personnel Featured will be the Kingdom Praise Singers and Orchestra, from the Grand Rapids area. A new ministry, the group is under the direction of David Zudweg, min­ ister of music at Calvary Assembly of God in Rockford. A free-will offering will be received to cover the expenses of the evening. Thomapple Valley Church is located at 2750 S. M-43 Highway, across from Podunk Lake Pow Wow slated at Charlton Park "Die Frank Bush Memorial Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow will be Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21, at Historic Charlton Park. Hastings. The public is invited to experience Native American culture through a tradi­ tional pow wow. including authentic danc­ ing and drumming, arts and crafts end native foods. The Pow Wow honors Frank Bush. Naswa Wua Quet (Eagle Weather), of the Pokagvn. Huron and Gun Lake Band of Potawatomi. Eagle Clan. When the fed­ eral government allowed Indians to have pow wows again, the first one in lower Michigan was held at Chartton Park, where Bush attended as a drummer on the first drum to return to this area. The Pow Wow’s bead veteran this year is Sam Bush. Nanibwe Mukwa (Standing Bear). Sam is the carrier of many sacred pipes as well as a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served during the Viet Nam era. Emcee John Bush will explain the signif­ icance of the dances and dancers' regalia to the public. Head man and woman are Wayne Jackson and Maria Myers. Head junior male and female are Andrew Anderson and Carolynn Deland-Phillips. The arena direc­ tor is Joe Deyson. Members of the inter­ tribal public are invited to participate in dancing. Admission to the pow wow is $5 for adults and S3 for children ages 5-12. Delton downtown session is Tuesday A second of three meetings to discuss a potential facelift for downtown Delton will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Barry Township Hall. Delton lias been selected as one of only five Michigan communities to participate in the current set of community/Michigan State University projects for the “Small Town Design Initiative” (STDI). The STDI helps develop images and design ideas tor such projects as downtown streetscapes, parks, bikeways and trails, open space systems, industrial/commercial development, beautification, land use. signs agricultural land preservation, ecosystem management, residential devel­ opment and community image/theme. The focus in Delton will be commercial areas through town for the development of future images and design ideas for improvements. A series of three "visioning" sessions will be conducted over the course of three to four months to develop a "down­ town" Delton image/vision/sense of place. The general public is invited and urged to attend this visioning session next Tuesday evening. There will be a break for refreshments. Canoe launch dedication set The Thomapple Watershed Council will have a canoe launch dedication ceremony from 6 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesday. Sept. 24. at Tyden Park in Hastings. This project has been funded in part with money from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Fisheries Division Inland Fisheries grant program and the Barry Conservation District. From 6:15 to 8 p.m. there will be a “Secrets to Fishing the Thomapple River" presentation, including live demnstrations and a drawing for fishing equipment. Refreshments will be sponsored by Lakeland Boatworks Inc. The program is intended for all ages, but kids must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge. Natural Family Planning to start Tom and Ann Feidpausch, certified teachers of Natural Family Planning (NFP). are offering a NFP course in Hastings beginning Wednesday. Sept. 24. The Sympto-Thermal method of NFP leaches couples how to observe, cross check, and benefit from the natural signs of fertility. The Feldpausches claim that NFP is helpful to either avoid or achieve pregnan­ cy. avoids putting chemicals into the woman s body, where negative side effects can include blood clots, increased blood pressure, and undesirable weight gain. Some studies are linking birth control pill usage with breast cancer, cervical cancer, and liver tumors, as well as a possible link between vasectomies and higher incidences of prostate cancer. The couple leaches that the method works with irregular cycles and can be practiced throughout a couple's fertile years without health risks. It's also immedi­ ately reversible and costs less than other forms of birth control. They cite U.S. gov­ ernment studies that show NFP to be as effective as the birth control pill. The Feldpausches teach under the guid­ ance of the Couple to Couple League, International, founded in 1971 and now the largest organization teaching NFP in North America. To register, call the Feldpausches at (269) 948-2148. The $70, course fee include*, instructions and materials. Free deer hunting sessions offered Ted Nugent United Soortsmen of America is sponsoring twcflkpecial free deer-hunting opportunities this fall, one for kids 12 to 16 years old Saturday. Sept. 27, and another for handicapped and disabled deer hunters Oct. 4. The cost of bofh hunts is free, but particpants must pre-register. Hunters may choose a bow or a gun, as long as they are legal and have obtained ail the required licenses and permits. Kids, ages 12 to 16 years old will meet at 5 a.m. Sept. 27 and be taken to pre-scouted locations. They will be accompanied by an experienced adult hunting guide. Parents are encouraged to attend so they can leam to hunt with their children. Children will leave the woods at 11 a.m. and meet for lunch at he DNR Field Headquarters in Yankee Springs. At 2 p.m. the hunters will leave again for the after­ noon hunt and return just after sundown. For the handicap hunt Oct. 4. hunting may be done with a bow or a crossbow and it's open to all ages and disabilities, but severely disabled and children are encour­ aged to apply. Hunters will meet at 5 a.m. and be taken to pre-scouted locations. They also will be accompanied by an experienced adult hunt­ ing guide. Parents and friends are encour­ aged to attend so they can leam how to meet the special challenges of the handi­ capped deer hunter. For more information, call 721-3042, 945-0256 and 948-4075. Round Table set for next Thursday The next Manufacturers' Round Table meeting will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Kellogg Community College campus west of Hastings. The focus will be on "Getting Started in Lean." which will deal with methods to increase productivity, improve quality and reduce lead times. Included will be discussions on bow to identify the seven types of waste, how to identify flow, coun­ termeasures that can be used to eliminate waste and create flow, and tips for getting started with the transformation process. For more information, call Dixie StadelManshum, Barry County Economic Development Alliance, at (269) 945-8995. Steve Buehler at Munn Manufacturing at (616) 765-3060 or Jf'hn Haines at Flexfab at (269) 945-2433. lendent. Richard Guenther, doing various activ­ ities long before he worked the position alone. He will carry on this tradition in that on Sept. 15 Cooley will take over all superintendent duties, but Schoessel will remain on until Sept. 30. Issues s ich as funding, bond proposals, teacher layoffs and educational directions have remained across his 20 years. "The Board of Education (Hastings) have set very high standards." said Schoessel. "As a result we have avoided many problems that oth­ ers schools have faced.” He said people need to remember the good students in school and how the overall behavior of the student body also is very good. Working with the children, being around good teachers and seeing the school activities like a band concert are all parts of Schoesscl's job that he enjoys. "The best thing about the location (of his office) is being able to walk around the halls (of the middle school and Central Elementary )." said Schoessel. Though Schoessel is leaving, his name will remain, in that the new Community and Recreation Center pool will be named in honor for him and Loretta. This is important for Schoessel. because he has swimming history. In 1968 he was named Swimming Coach of the Year by the Detroit Free Press, after he guid­ ed his leam to a Class A state championship. Schoessel said he is proud of his former swim­ mers and has kept in touch with several throughout the years. There will be a showcase of Schoessel's swimming talents Sunday afternoon when he is excepted to race against student Margo Cooklin. He noted that he has a very intricate strategy for the race. Cooklin initially offered the challenge at the groundbreaking ceremony. “I can't let that challenge go unanswered." said Schoessel. He said that spending lime with family and possibly traveling are plans he and wife Loretta liave for retirement. Schoessel said that he will also continue to urge recycling in the school systems and will may continue to empty the office recycle bin. As Schoessel steps down, the many organi­ zations in the community in which he he has participated honor his work. They include the Board of Directors of Barry County United Way. a member of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, the William G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation and MainStreet Savings Bank. Schoessel also has been a member of the Rotary and Exchange clubs. Other community activities include being a member of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County. Barry Community Resource Network and he will continue to teach Sunday school with his wife at Grace Lutheran Church. “It’s a solid foundation of support for young people in Hastings." said Schoessel. . Celebrating Scheessel’s retirement are his wife Loretta; oldest son Tim and daughter-in­ law. Tina, with their children. Tcra and Tori; his son Scott and daughter-in-law. Katie, who are expecting in February; and daughter Susan Barnaul! and son-in-law. Michael, with their children. Jackson and Gabriel. Happy belated opening day Students had to wait until last Thursday (Sept. 4) tor their first day school in Hastings. The first day meant gathering the necessary tools, including for this young | lady, a globe. Braving the cool morning weather last Thursday for the first day of school in Hastings were (from left) Audrey Valentine. Stephanie Manning. Sylvia Teixeira and Kevin Taylor. FELDPAUSCH, continued from page 1 He was a visionary before it became trendy. He was known for his long range vision, integrity and "quiet leadership.” fami­ ly members said. At a stockholder's meeting. Feidpausch once said: “Progress is a willingness to plan ahead. You’re only limited by what you can accomplish effectively. We keep looking down the road to anticipate consumers’ needs and demands so we’re ready as buying pat­ terns change.” He helped lead the charge when Felpausch opened its stores on Sundays for the first time in 1967 because he could see that times were changing and people needed to shop on Sunday. He was always trying to look ahead, with both a focus on sound current operations while anticipating future needs. Roman Feidpausch built the first Felpausch Food Center store in 1928. following the foot­ steps of his father Gory Feidpausch who opened a meat market in 1911. Dick once told a Reminder reporter. “I’ve always worked at the store. It was a part of our life as kids." He remembered how excited he was with his first job of bundling papers and boxes with brother Tom and selling them to a recy­ cling firm. “Ordinarily we sold less than a dollar's worth, but it was exciting because we had earned it and it was ours.” Dick told a reporter. At an early age, other jobs at the family business included making ice cream, process­ ing turkeys raised on a family farm in Middleville and assisting in the meat and pro­ duce departments. Back in those early days, he recalled dress­ ing turkeys “for days at a time" during Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations. Feidpausch said in a 1976 interview. Bom at Pennock Hospital and a 1947 grad­ uate of Hastings High School. Feidpausch was active in sports and working al the fami­ ly business when he was a teen. Longtime friend Richard Groos of Hastings and Dick Feidpausch attended school together. Groos said his most vivid memory of Feidpausch was the first time he tackled Feidpausch during football practice. Feidpausch “was a very good, hard running fullback. My first encounter on that score was I saw Mars for the first and last time in my life.” Groos quipped. Throughout their adult lives the two joked about that gridiron experi­ ence "Other than that, we had a very comfort­ able relationship all during school and for many years thereafter." Groos said. “We served together on a couple of boards and every time we would encounter one another, he was very glad to see me and I was always very glad to see him." Jim Coleman also attended Hastings High with Feidpausch. but was a year behind him in school. Coleman, too. recalled Feidpausch’s prowess on the football team when Coleman was quarterback. "Feidpausch was 150 lbs. - a big fullback." Feidpausch also participated on the basket­ ball and track teams. More than two decades ago. Coleman said he and his wife, Carolyn, socialized with the Feldpausches. Both families were active in the same monthly potluck group and enjoyed good limes together. Coleman and Feidpausch also were in Rotary together. “He was fun to be with, a nice guy and a hard worker." Coleman said of Dick Feidpausch. After earning a degree in business adminis­ tration and domestic marketing at the University of Notre Dame in 1951. Dick became office manager of the Felpausch supermarket in Hastings. Those were the days when all payroll and hill posting were done by hand. Over the years, he served various roles in administration, marketing, advertising and grocery operations. He was secretaryAreasurer of the company for many years and became chairman of the board of directors in 1986. serving in that position for 10 years. During his lifetime. Feidpausch saw amaz­ ing changes in the retail grocery business. For instance, the Felpausch store installed one of the first self-serve frozen food cases in the state. Today’s generation takes the frozen food cases for granted while shopping. On the farm in Middleville, where the fam­ ily raised turkey s, they also had dairy cattle and sold milk to a cooperative buying group that eventually became Country Fresh Dairy, with which Felpausch Food Centers still do business. Dick’s father had been part of a group of grocers in the 1930s who purchased bulk sugar and coffee to fight off competition from the Kroger’s and A&Ps. Thai pioneer spirit was instilled in Dick. He exemplified that by continuing to stay locally owned while com­ peting in a small portion of the global market, recognizing there is a global market out there, family members said Dick and Tom have been inventive and cre­ ative when marketing the stores. Felpausch’s largest growth spurt, in terms of stores, came under their guidance. Through their leadership, besides the 20 grocery stores, the family business has five convenience stores, two of them with gaso­ line: two Sav-A-Lot stores, one in Mason and one in Marshall: nine pharmacies, and 16 video stores. In a 1976 interview. Dick Feidpausch said. "There is no standing still. You can’t change the past: you can only assess where you are and plan for the future. “We have always retained our famiiy-spirifed orientation from the general administra­ tion through the store managers and to every employee in every store." he had said. Family members said Dick also played a leadership role in the growth of the Michigan supermarket industry by serving as a board member for: the Michigan Food Dealers Association (now Michigan Grocers Association) from 1977-82. including two years as board president; Spartan Stores Inc. from 1965-90. including the position of chair­ man from 1974-76; and Country Fresh for 35 years. Active in community service. Dick was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the Hastings Jaycees in 1956. He also was a member of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce and served as its president in 1968. In addition, he served on the Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees and Sl Rose Parish Board and as chairman of Hastings’ Red Feather Drive. His memberships includ­ ed the Hastings Elks. Hastings Rotary. Hastings Country club. Knights of Columbus and Hastings High School Boosters Club. Dick was a resident of Hastings until 1981 when he moved to Caledonia. He and his wife Judith lived there until retiring to Bloomington. They moved to Indiana because of their love for the horseback riding trails in that area, family members said. Both shared the hobby of raising and riding horses. On their "gentleman’s farm." Dick Feidpausch loved to bale hay and to be out­ side doing yard work. Bill and Mark Feidpausch said. The couple also enjoyed traveling and entertaining. "One of his favorite things to do was to go out to dinner at night." Mark said. Dick also had a passion for collecting books. �Th* Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 11. 2003 — Page 3 Local doctor says health care system broke, needs fixing by David T. Young Editor The state of health care in this state is that it’s of good quality, but for too many people not affordable nor available. Dr. Troy Carlson, a local physician and co­ owner of Family Tree Medical Associates in Rutland Township, told his First Friday audi­ ence, “Things aren’t getting better in this state, they’re getting worse.” One of the biggest disappointments in this process, he said, is the system of Medicaid, which started in the mid-1960s with the noble intent of providing health care to the poor. Because government isn’t handling its finan­ cial obligation, very few doctors these days are taking on Medicaid patients, which means there is a growing number of people “without a primary doctor and with no place to go (to get medical attention).” Dr. Carlson, a Michigan Stale University graduate, estimated that 3,700 people are on Medicaid in Banry County, about 2.300 of them are enrolled in a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). Another 1.300 are on a straight Medicaid product. However he said as many as 1.500 qualify for care based on need but don't have anywhere to go to get medical care, except for the emergency room. Carlson said most local doctors do have Medicaid patients, but they not accepting any more for one big reason — they're not being reimbursed by the state or federal govern­ ment., the program is terribly underfunded. He said only about 10 to 15 percent of physi­ cians statewide accept new Medicaid patients. Not only is this unfortunate for the patient, it’s also more costly to the public in the long run. “There are lots of people in hospitals who could have been cared for somewhere else.” he said. "People wait too long to gel critical care.” He told about a local patient who needed to see a neurologist, but no one was available in Grand Rapids. Battle Creek. Kalamazoo and Lansing. The patient eventually was seen in Ann Arbor, which was more expensive because of the more specialized practice, the distance and the further progression of the disease that needed to be treated. Low income patients on Medicaid or with­ out insurance also face additional challenges in that the modem health care system is com- plex and not understandable for the emotion­ ally and physically disadvantaged. For example, one of his colleagues saw a mentally ill patient in April and noted she needed follow-up treatment. The doctor later got a call from the emergency room at a hos­ pital because she was in critical condition. She wound up spending nearly three weeks in the hospital, part of the time on a ventilator. Sometimes medication is the most impor­ tant issue. A Medicaid patient of Carlson’s was doing fine on an antidepressant, but stopped taking it when she learned it wasn't covered. She was in Carlson’s office about two and a half weeks later in a depressed suicidal state. When he asked slate officials why they no longer covered the woman, he was told they somehow had lost part of her medical infor­ mation in the computer. ' He said hassles with bureaucrats are *1 am looking for a leader who is going to do something that's real. The time is now because we can't afford to wait. I know they (legisla­ tors) are trying, but we need true leaders now. We cant fix it all tomorrow, but if we don't try today, we'll be in serious trouble.* — Dr. Troy Carlson becoming top routine. “We arc so used to and accepting of these things these days that we just seem to deal with it,” he said. “We have lost the faith and trust in the system. We need to stand up and change what’s going on.” So why aren’t doctors taking in these needy people? “Thai’s very challenging for me to talk to you about,” he said. “We (doctor:.) are com­ mitted to serving people, we accept the Medicaid patients we’ve had. but any busi­ ness has to be concerned about financial con­ straints.” Carlson said in an average 15-minute office visit, the costs exceed reimbursement by $10 to $15. And those on the fee for service Medicaid program involve costs that are sub­ mitted to the stale and eventually wind up in "never, never land" when the state regards them as “pending." The local physician said he asked for an hour of State Rep. Gary Newell’s time a cou­ ple of weeks ago to discuss the problem. Though he said Newell listened to him, "I didn’t get an answer, nor do I have one today." He said Newell is in a position to help make a difference because he sits on the pow­ erful House Appropriations Committee. Carlson also noted a front page headline in the Detroit News last Friday morning that said because of state budget reductions, high staff turnover and increased costs, "Cuts hurt hospitals, poor." The local doctor said most people might feel that if it doesn’t affect them directly they shouldn’t worry about it. “This is about al) of us," he said. “If our hospital was forced to close, what would it do to our community, our businesses, our schools? "We must create an open, honest dialogue between doctors and legislators to help each other with the complexity of the system,” Carlson suggested. “We need to create and increase public awareness. We have to hold our representatives accountable." Carlson said he’s not sure state lawmakers have had their spending priorities straight when they push for buying all sixth-graders laptop compu’crs, yet loo rc’my people cannot get adequate health care through no fault of their, except that they are poor. "Roads raid education are important, but if you don’t have health care, folks...” He noted that poor people don’t get heard in Lansing because they don’t have Political Action Committees and too often they don’t vote. The doctor emphasized, “I am looking for a leader who is going to do something that’s real. The time is now because we can’t afford to wait. I know they (legislators) are trying, but we need true leaders now. We can’t fix it all tomorrow, but if we don’t try today we’ll be in serious trouble.’* Barb Cichy told Carlson she appreciated his comments and noted she had a terrible time getting appropriate care for her daughter, now 38, and mentally impaired. "Our legislators need to be more informed about what needs to be done," she said. John Morgan also said he appreciated Algonquin Lake weed control program OK’d by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Rutland Township Board last Wednesday night adopted a resolution to fund up to $64,730 for a five-year weed aquatic control program on Algonquin Lake. The project will be paid for by a special assessment district in which residents within the district will share the costs. Its name. Rutland Charter Township Special Weed Assessment District No. 1, will seen as an attachment to a regular tax bill for homeown­ ers in that area. The main goal of the treatment, which will be implemented by Professional Lake Management of Caledonia, is to control the non-native plant species, Eurasian watenv.ilfoil. This plant is found at the water’s surface and causes problems with boating, swimming and other uses of the lake. There are three effective aquatic herbi­ cides, including 2,4-D (Navigate). Renovate and Fluridone (Sonar) to treat the weed prob­ lems at the lake. Working with the herbicides will help con­ trol the Euraskn watermilfoil, but it will not interfere with other types of plants. Through monitoring of the program the management company can ensure that other habitats remain intact. Many citizens raised concerns about the costs of the project, layout of the district and the definition of an access site. Pat Sharpe, president of the Algonquin Lake Association, fielded questions about (he petition circulated for the aquatic weed project. "Weed treatment increases property values and our way of life,” said Sharpe. Residents who live on the lake or have deeded access will absorb the costs, which will be $250 for lake front residents and $80 for those with deeded access. Jim Burdick said he wasissessed $160. but he believes his property should be seen as one parcel, not several. It was unclear to many residents why they were assessed twice when they only receive one tax bill. Township Clerk Robyn McKenna said she also believes it wen; according to the number of parcels and that at the next public meeting residents can appeal their costs and assess­ ments. Tne petition that was circulated contained 64.5 percent of the votes needed to create a resolution. The votes were according to each parcel of land, but not the number of people. Several residents who live behind the lake called themselves “back loiters” and said they fell that the petition may have not reached them. Sharpe said the petition process was done as it had been in the past and that the associa­ tion members believed they reached every lake area resident. Many said they felt that they shouldn't have to contribute to the fund because they do not use the lake. More than 90 homes were added to the program that in previous years not been included. Township Attorney James Porter initialed the change due to legal reasons so that all res­ idents with deeded access must be included. "Any property equally situated must be treated the same,” said Porter, "It’s needed to assess back lottage and front." “Back letter” Kevin Smith said he wanted to pay a share of the weed control, but he had questions about access sites. Resident Don Ford said he believed that lake people should maintain the lake. If a resident with deeded access had an access site listed, then they would be charged the $80. Township Trustee Joe Lyons also ques­ tioned the access sites and who was responsi­ ble for them. It was a question that seemed to continue as further residents question the sites that were marked as access sites on the map that determined the taxes. Sharpe said the Lake Association encour­ ages residents to maintain and enhance their access sites. The main question cf access sites remained important to several citizens who felt since they did not have access to the lake they believe they should not pay. Lyons also raised questions about a lawsuit that may limit the accessibility to the lake for several residents. The next public meeting on the Algonquin Lake weed assessment program will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Rutland Township Hall. It is at this last public hearing that residents can appeal their assessments to the board. In other recent Rutland Township news, a petition for the Podunk Lake weed control issue was approved. The petition contained 60.5 percent of the districts residents. The first public hearing on the proposed Podunk Lake weed control assessment program will be held onat 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 23, in the Rutland Township Hall. McKenna served as chair pro team for last Wednesday night’s meeting because Supervisor Jim Carr was out of town. County United Way kicks off campaign today Volunteers for the Barry County United Way begin the organization s 2003 fund-raising campaign with an 8 a.m. breakfast and program today at the Barry County Expo Center, located between Hastings and Middleville. Pictured here are some of the Campaign Cabinet members (from left) Mark Hewitt, campaign co-chairman; Patty Woods. Heidi Strimback, Terri Sutherland. Linda Watson. Bonnie Hcgoboom, Lani Forbes. United Way executive director; Ron Martin. Tammy Pennington, Dr. Matthew Garber, Rob Ranes, Barb Getty. Chris Fluke and David Hatfield, campaign co-chairman. Dr. Robert Troy Carlson speaks to the First Friday audience about problems with the Medicaid system. Carlson’s remarks and asked if contacting is so much more expensive than elsewhere, legislators really would help make a differ­ Carlson said part of the blame has to lie in ence. lack of persona] responsibility for making bad Jeri Weinbrecht, who works in a nursing choices, such as smoking and drinking. facility, said “You can talk to them (legisla­ “We seem to believe it (health care) is our tors) all you want, but until you give them a inherent right and that we don’t have to pay concrete idea...’ for it" Dr. Jeff Chapman, a urologist, said, “We’ve Furthermore, because of constant advances got to stop looking to government to solve our in treatment and technology, the tools of the problem... look around and see who needs trade have become extremely expensive, he help... we need to get to know each other said. again." Dr. Carrie Wilgus added to the theme of He noted that Detroit Medical Center is personal responsibility by saying she’s seen going bankrupt. abuse of the system, such as mothers going on “Medicaid is so bad," he said. “We (doc­ Medicaid when they get pregnant so their tors) get taken advantage of. What business babies can be in the program for a year after can continue to take on clients who don’t they are bom. pay?" She added that she’s seen poor patients Eileen Oehler asked, “To what extent is this come into her office with all kinds of the lat­ problem also true about Medicare?” est tech gadgets in their purses, yet they can't Medicare is different in that it covers senior afford health care. citizens, who have a lot more political clout Bob Dwyer, who said the issue essentially because of the American Association of boils down to trust and fairness, praised Retired People (AARP). Carlson as a doctor who "cares very much When she asked why American health care<* about the ethical practice of medicine. County Board discusses the ‘defense of marriage’ by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning discussed, but did not take action on a resolution to sup­ port recognition of marriage exclusively for one man and one woman. The Marriage Protection Amendment reso­ lution was brought to the board by Commissioner Tom Wing, who said the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted it on a 14 to 10 vote, it was acknowl­ edged that stale law already defines marriage as between a man and a woman, but a coin in Ontario, Canada, invalidated a similar law earlier this summer. Backers of the resolution hope to protect the existing policy from fur­ ther legal challenges by having voters pass an amendment to the Michigan Constitution. The principal supporter of a drive to get the proposed amendment on the November 2004 ballot is the American Family Association of Michigan. The law would preclude same-sex mar­ riage and polygamy from being legal. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said. “That definition (of marriage as being only between a man and a woman) is so mun­ danely obvious that 1 can’t understand why anyone would believe differently." He noted that under current state law, no one can get a marriage license for a same sex union or if one of the partners is still married to someone else. Commissioner Clare Tripp said she opposed adopting a resolution that could be seen as a a direct affront to gay and lesbian people. “Maybe this isn’t necessary,” MacKenzie said. “I’m certainly not anti-gay. I don’t believe in treating anyone poorly. But I think marriage has been defined by our history. A union of same sex, 1 think, is something other than marriage. "We wouldn’t want to endorse something that would harm gays." County Board Vice Chairwoman SandyJames said, “I believe as the Bible... it’s between a man and a woman." The resolution noted that President George W. Bush recently declared that America “should not compromise its fundamental beliefs that marriage is defined strictly as a union between a man and a woman..." It also noted that President Bill Clinton in 1996 signed Defense of Marriage Act, which denied federal recognition of same sex mar­ riages. Wing suggested that die board could form an ad hoc committee to further study the res­ olution and make a recommendation to the full board. However, the board 5-2. with Wing and Wayne Adams dissenting, to table the issue until a majority of commissioners decide to bring it off the table. Commissioner Jim French was absent. In other business as Tuesday's meeting, the County Board: • Heard praise from Baltimore Township Supervisor for the way the overturned fuel tanker and gas spill near Dowling was han­ dled last month. “On behalf of the residents of Baltimore Township, we thank you for the fast response. We know some of you commissioners were involved. The county should be proud of its response and effort.” James said, “Our county administrators did an admirable job. Everyone listened and worked together and really cared." MacKenzie said. "I saw not a single turf war throughout the operation. And who would’ve thought I’d be singing the praises of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).” • Agreed to support the governor’s reap­ pointment of Jan Geiger to the Family Independence Agency (FIA) Board for Barry County. Her term expires Oct. 31. Wing objected at first, asking, “How can I support Jan Geiger without first looking at all the candidates (who might apply)?” James moved to support Geiger’s appoint­ ment, saying, “I believe she’s been sensitive to the cuts in the FIA. I’d like to see her stay on." Commissioner Ken Neil said he’s been impressed with Geiger's performance and commitment. "We’ve got a pretty good team (on the FIA Board): I’d hate to see that team broken up.” MacKenzie said. “Il’s hard to imagine someone coming in and doing a better job than she does.” • Agreed to transfer $3,000 from the Veterans Burial Fund to the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund. �Page 4 — Thursday, September 11, 2003 — The Hastings Banner Young people should channel energy To the editor: This is in support of and response to the letter by Emily Alien that appeared in the Sept. 4 issue of the Banner, regarding the issue of "gangs" in Hastings. Miss Allen did a good job suggesting that the adult leaders of Hastings combine with the younger members of the community to arrange a solution to the present problem. I feel the need to express my opinion that only "boring" people are "bored.” Perhaps if these young "bored" people need a creative outlet for their energies, they should contact any number of volunteer agencies in the area that would more than welcome their energy and input. There are very many elderly who need lawns mowed, repairs done, assistance with housekeeping, etc. There are scores of young children in need of "Big Brothers and Big Sisters." Trash and roadside pick-up commit­ tees can use help. The elderly now living in nursing homes and assisted living centers would welcome caring young people to read to them, write letters for them, play games with them or just sit and talk and let them reminisce about tiieir lost youth. If they don't "do" the "volunteer thing." then ! note in the new spaper that there area lot of paying jobs which need filling. Don't have the skills to do certain jobs? Look into apprenticeship programs. Further your educa­ tion. Create a job for yourself. Shine shoes. Mow and rake lawns. Shovel snow. Clean garages and bams. Refurbish throw-away toys and bikes. Use your imagination. Find a need and fill it. Entertainment needed! Hastings has sever­ al very nice parks. Use them. Play softball, basketball, football, tennis. You don't have to be professionals or have expensive equip­ ment. Play for just the fun of the game. Church youth groups offer many ' fun" expe­ riences, events and diversions. In conclusion. 1 wish to touch on the labels Miss Allen contends that people place on these "bored" individuals, specifically, "los­ ers,' "hoodlums” and "troublemakers." Well, it is up to the individuals who have earned these labels to change them to "winners." "achievers." "helpers" "polite young per­ sons." "hard workers." "honest" and "sin­ cere," are much better labels and are bestowed on those who deserve them. Think about it! Miss Allen has shown herself to be a young person who can sport at least one of the good labels. She should grab some more of her contemporaries and lead the way in assisting the so-called "gangs" in turning around the bad image. Young people are the future of Hastings. Make it a good one. Lee Cooper. Hastings Algonquin Lake neighborhood under fire Dear editor: In the scheme of life, one year doesn't seem like much, but for the last six months, our rel­ atively small neighborhood community has been through quite a bit. My family and I have lived in the small neighborhood community of Algonquin Lake for almost 11 years. Within that time, our family has made some very good friends and acquaintances. Until recently the entire neighborhood community has been able to co-exist very peacefully. Approximately one year ago, our commu­ nity gained a new neighbor, a local lawyer and his wife, who purchased the home for another family member. The house he pur­ chased was next to one of three community pvk accesses in our plat on the lake. Families who have had deeded access for more than 20 years have used those parks. Not only wr he aware of this before he purchrxsed the house, he also decided at this time to try and eliminate the existing use of the access. In the span of the last six months our entire neighborhood plat has been sued by the indi­ vidual and severely harassed, especially when trying to take their families down to enjoy our lake. Some of us in the plat who are being sued have made attempts to negotiate. We have spent hours working together to come up with a resolution to meet everyone’s concerns. Of course, our hopes were that we could all con­ tinue to live peacefully and use the lake in the same manner that some have used for more than 20 years. I would have thought dealing with a lawyer and so-called pillar of our com­ munity. the issue could have been resolved in a neighborly manner. Unfortunately, the only response we have received, was a letter from his attorney stating he would not negotiate due to the fact that he was upset because he could no longer dump his yard waste on another person's property. Now we are at a time that a lot of good peo­ ple are spending their hard earned dollars and miss time from work, not to mention tying up our court systems and using tax dollars so that one individual can seemingly have his way. Gary Reedy and David Bellmore. Algonquin Lake neighborhood Editorial on small town so right To the Editor: Delton sewer troubles have a new twist To the editor. Sept. 4. 2003. was an eye opening day for Delton. It was the day that the Delton Area Business Association called a special meeting to determine if public officials have been deceiving them. For years our public officials . and let’s name them — Lloyd Goyings. Pat Albert Dick Barnum and Lynn Eddy-Hough have told any­ one who would listen there was nothing wrong with the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority plant. In just the last three years, the DEQ has patiently tned to get the authority to address the many problems involved with the operation and management of the system. So, it should come as no sur­ prise to anyone that the DEQ had to resort to placing a moratorium on the sewer system, allowing no new hook-ups until they come into compliance. The single-family homeowners (who are the majority on the system) have a few questions to ask our business people in Delton: 1. Where were these business people when the Wall Lake residents stood alone objecting to the 1998 settlement offer during the lawsuit against the firms that were charged with faulty design and construction? 2. Why were only State Rep. Gary Newell. County Drain Commissioner lorn Doyle, County Commissioner Wayne Adams. Dick Barnum, engineer Rich Grant and representa­ tives from the DEQ invited to this meeting? Why were the lake associations and the gener­ al public excluded? 3. Why did Gary Buckland, who has a vest­ ed interest in the new Hickory Point Development, organize this meeting and give instructions to the Sergeant-at-Arms to bar and turn away the press and general public? 4. Was the idea to put political pressure on the DEQ to cave in on their position of no fur­ ther pollution and contamination from this facility? 5. Is it the position of the business people that there should be growth on the system, regardless of spillages, pollution and financial problems, which the sewer authority has shown no interest in correcting? 6. Are the business people of Delton going to believe the authority when they deny using debt retirement funds as revenue and when rates are raised because of mismanagement? Slay tuned. 7. Why have the business people continued to support local and county officials who have jeopardized the financial and environmental status of our community? Where are the recall petitions to remove the people from office? Do the singe-family homeowners (who paid their fall assessments without benefit of pre-tax and tar write-offs) have to do everything for you? Sharon Ford. Plainwell Changing of the guard at school To the Editor Carl Schoessel is retiring this month as superintendent of Hastings Area Schools. There are times in all our lives when words fail in deep feelings of appreciation toward another. Carl Schoessel. as superintendent of Hastings schools, is one of those special peopie. Tireless in his efforts, Schoessel served the students and Hastings community as a whole in a caring, enthusiastic, patient,-friendly man­ ner and anitude. He will long be remembered for his meaningful worthwhile service. Schoessel gave us 20 years as superintend­ ent of Hastings schqpk.H 1 alsq offer an enthusiastic welcome and congratulations to the newly chosen superin­ tendent of Hastings schools. Christopher Cooley. He starts his first official day Sept. 15. He faces a challenge to equal the high stan­ dards Carl Schoessel uorked at and deserved­ ly earned. Challenges make work and life exciting and fun and of greater interest. Christopher Cooley can and will succeed as our next superintendent of Hastings area schools. May Mr. Schoessel’s retirement fulfill his highest dreams and expectations. May Christopher Cooley’s experiences as superintendent of Hastings schools be enjoyed and fulfill the highest of his expectations. Justine McLean Hastings Write Us A Letter: here’s the rules~^) f Know Your Legislators: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before th&y will be published. •The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. •In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow. Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006. Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov • State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Has America changed since 9/11? Today is the second anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. How do you think the United States has changed, if at all in the past two years? I want to comment on Fred Jacobs’ editori­ al in the Aug. 28 edition of the Banner. I appreciated what he said about our small town. I feel that Summerfest gave everyone a chance to feel the spirit of our small town. I try to buy our appliances al "King’s Appliance” because wc can still count on them to service what they sell, and we get the personal attention I like. I also do business at the many other stores in Hastings because of their friendly helpfulness. 1 also want to mention our great library, which is a vital part of our town. It’s so nice to get a friendly smile and be called by name. They go the extra mile and order books for me from other libraries if they don’t have the book I want. I really appreciate them. I am very grateful to our town! Donna Wilson, Hastings Every generation has its bad apples To the editor: This is in response to the recent letters to the editor concerning the notion of gangs in our town. When 1 was a teen, we cruised the gut. hung out in town and the local parking lot and went to Dog 'n Suds drive in. If one of us could drive we would go to the drive in up to Grand Rapids, a car load cost the same as one movie ticket now. We had a lot of fun and I am sure there were some of us who sneaked a cigarette now and then. Were there troublemakers who went too far with things? Of course. I am quite sure every generation has them and still does. Gas now is more expensive than ever, the drive-ins are gone and so what do the teens do? They hang out in town. But these kids are automatically labeled "gangs," which raises fear in people and in turn brings the police in. I had one of these so called "gang" mem­ bers in my car, thankfully, the other night. We came upon a bad rollover accident. He didn't hesitate one second to run down into that ditch to make sure no one was hurt. The adult man was all right But as we left to call 911 the man staggered off into the woods, obvi­ ously not wanting to get caught. If we had been seconds earlier at the scene, we could have been seriously hurt or killed ourselves by this guy. My point is there are people of al) ages who do right and wrong. To put them auto­ matically into a group is insane, lb go by what one man’s letter to the editor stales doesn't necessarily mean it’s fact There is another side to that letter’s inci­ dent that hasn’t been told. I witnessed the welt on this kids head immediately afterward and the blood dripping off his arm. But this I do know: This so-called gang member is die same kid who helped to take me to get gro­ ceries after my shoulder surgery, making sure I didn't lift anything. He and I became quite close and I believe he is a very warm hearted person. There are a lot of good hearted kids in town and we shouldn't alienate them more by putting a label on them. As far as the rumors of "gangs. I have yet to actually see them. Times are harder than ever for these kids. There are parents in the news who kill their children just so they don’t have to pay child support. All kids see on the news is doom and gloom in this world. Of course I don’t endorse them doing drugs, drinking or smoking. But at the same time I don't put a label on them. As for myself, I have taken a lot of these kids into my heart and care for them. They are very funny and caring people and special to me. Are some of them a little on the radical side? Yeah and so was I when I was their age. I am sure some of you were, too. Tammy Heath. Hastings The Hasting*' Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PuoierMby Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 jonn jacoos rrewsni rreoanc jacooa -- pt-rtf VC* rrewsnt Steven Jacobs SecrotaryTrea»xer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor, Elaine Gibed (Assistant Edtor) Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Temere Brett Bremer Cathy Rueter Ruth Zachary Erika Simpson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT « Stu Kogge. Mason: "I think this country has grown stronger. Patriotism has been reawakened. People understand the impor­ tance of being a citizen.” Laura Ritsema, Hastings: Bernie Ritsema. Hastings: Chad Neil, Hastings: Jeff Brownell. Manistee: Stuart Day, Hastings: "I don’t think the United States has changed at all.” “Residents of the United States have short memories. They don’t remember Pearl Harbor, the Vietnam War or even 9/11.” "I think the United States has become more security conscious. We have become a smarter country.” "I think this country has changed. We are more cautious.” “We are more cau­ tious and more con­ cerned about our own safety." CiassAad ads atxaptad Monday through Friday 8 00 am. to 530 pm. Saturdays 830 am. to Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: 525 par yw to Barry Carty W par year r adpong counties S29 par yaar eiaawhara POSTMASTER Sand address changas to: P.O. Bo. B Hastings. Ml 490580602 Second Class Postage Pad at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 11.2003 — Page 5 SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE & LONGSTREET, LLP The unfortunate occurrence near Dowling two weeks ago brought Barry County some good news and some bad news. First the good nev». In case you hadn’t e.-r. read or heard, a fuel tanker overturned and spilled huge amounts of gasoline on M-37 south of Hastings Aug. 27 near a gas station. The resultant environmental hazard was decjncu so dangerous that one residence nearby was demolished about a week lata, leaving a family to have to start all over again. This is not to mention that stretch of M-37 being closed for nearly 10 days. However, arising out of this terrible tragedy, some local folks can take solace and comfort in understanding that the emergency response team of public safety officials and caring indi­ viduals representing service agencies turned in heroic efforts to make sure things didn’t go from bad to worse. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer said he was j*» the- scene and was impressed with the cooperation and hard work by those responding. He sa> J ii showed what can be accomplished when people work together cooperatively on damage control. The bad news is that one individual, the county’s emergency management director, unnec­ essarily endangered the lives of others by showing up. behaving erratically and then blowing a. 15 on a breathalyzer, meaning he had too much to drink. It was the second time he has been arrested for an alcohol-related offense. Besides freaking the law. this individual’s removal from the scene had an unintended con­ sequence — the team of people who remained at the scene proved he isn’t really all that nec­ essary. County Administrator Michael Brown said County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff MacKenzie did a terrific job pinch hitting as the acting emergency management director and worked hard well into the early hours of the morning. Yet MacKenzie and his comrades on the County Board allowed themselves to be a signifi­ cant part of the problem, rather than provide the citizenry with an ounce of prevention. The emergency management director was hired a little more than 10 years ago as a part-time county official. By the mid-1990s his salary had grown to a maximum of $560 a month. By the time this unfortunate incident occurred two weeks ago. he was a full-time employee with an annual salary of $38,600 and full benefits. This position and ia salary grew to full time despite the news that the director was arrested for drunken driving in an accident in May 2001. The irony here is the County Board mean­ while was horrified that Charlton Park Director Peter Forsberg consumed alcohol in a house on Charlton Park p.operty and wanted him ousted. And Forsberg was never arrested. Regardless, this incident, as bad as it was, affords the county with an important lesson and an opportunity to do something positive for taxpayers. I believe the position of emergency management director, as it exists now, should be elimi­ nated. Barry County has quality people, such as DeBoer. Undersheriff Don Ford. Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver, Assistant Chief Mike Leedy and Fire Chief Roger Cans, who can work together as a leam to handle emergency situations, and that would even include the unlikely prospect of a terrorist attack. We have faith in their abilities to handle the problems and work together. I don't think it’s prudent use of taxpayers' dollars to pay someone $38,600 a year to be housed in the basement of the 911 dispatch center with no direct supervision. The position should be reassigned under the wings of the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s department seems to be short of personnel, and by moving the position that deals with potential disasters that may occur in Barry County, the sheriff could use that person for other jobs when necessary'. The move should be made soon while it appears there may be an opening for the job. Let’s use our precious financial resources to get the most out of them for Barry County taxpayers. — Fred Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphics Clinton is root of our problems Carl Mcllvain shouldn’t worry about President Bush raising campaign cash. Look at the Clintons and their escapades. NAFTA was signed by Clinton. The Japanese flooded the U.S. with their imports years ago. Clinton’s EPA has been putting farmers out of business and has caused a lot of harm, they would rather see the west bum up rather than cut and manage some of those forests. Our armed forces have been limited to less area for training because of a bird os lizard, frog or fish on the property. Ciinton’s EPA head was not good for America. Col. Frank Ryan. U.S. Marine Corps (retired) said. “The neglect shown in our national security during the eight years of the Clinton administration is what caused the tragedy of Sept. 11. His deliberate action to cut the U.S. critical human intelligence pro­ grams to the bone left America exposed to hostile attack. Clinton finished the devasta­ tion Carter did to our intelligence agencies in the 1970s.’’ A good book is “Useful Idiots: How liber­ als got it wrong in the cold war and still blame America first,” is a good refresher course. A lot of smoke comes out of South Broadway. That last, farm bill was sweet, wasn’t it? That could bankrupt the U.S., Mr. Mcllvain. Ward Weiler’s letter of Aug. 7 said it all: County Board Chairman Jeff McKenzie told Ward about past legal opinions. Now, Walter Forsberg and Tom Wilkinson have been turned away from being selected to unpaid jobs, yes, thankless. The C.O.A. Board is really out in left field on Harland Nye. I WAbMART " changed to ‘Pig Out’ Frequently asked questions about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Gas spill can be lesson on how to save money To the Editor: Kiss the Pig contest attorneys would probably be rejected from any board I volunteered for. You have to pass the cliche test. We have commissioners who should be turned out of office. How McKenzie ever was re-elected last time was a farce. Public opinion of a used car salesman, lawyer or politician is about the lowest of ail. MacKenzie is an example of a lawyer and politician combined, so look out! But it’s too late, now we have as commissioner a lawyer, a Lawyer’s wife and some others whose actions and opinions I don’t respect or con­ done. A change is needed badly. A recall would get rid of these people that make a living out of a job that should instead be a civic duty. I get a pain when I see those people strut around. I get pain also when I see the prose­ cuting attorney with a big tirade against a local dentist. This, from Walter Cronkile’s book, “A Reporter’s Life.” “A system of world govern­ ment is mandatory. The proud nations some­ day will see the light and yield up their pre­ cious sovereignly.” That man is worthy of the rope! Donald J. Johnson, Middleville Robert Longstreet is a partner with the lawfirm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee &. Longstreet, LLP. Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term care planning, elder law. nursing home rights, business transac­ tions. real estate and general civiUcriminal law. In a multiple part series, Mr. Longstreet will discuss the most common questions he encoun­ ters regarding nursing home costs and the Medicaid program. He can be reached al 269­ 945-3495 or rlongstreet(a stegelhudson.com. Historically, attorneys have been asked to pro­ vide estate planning advice regarding two areas: probate and estate tax avoidance. With many of our clients spending a large portion of their estate on nursing home care, a third area of estate planning has emerged at Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet: Long Tenn Care Planning. With clients facing the extraordinary emotional and financial demands associated with long-term care, we seek to provide reliable advice regarding this complex area of the law. Frequently Asked Question: I thought that 1 could not qualify for Medicaid because 1 gave my son a $25,000.00 certificate of deposit for Christmas last year. Is this true? The answer depends on the titling of the gift. Although giving away assets does often create a 'penally period' (a period of time when the applicant Ls prohibited from receiving Medicaid assistance) it does not automatically disqualify the applicant if the individual is otherwise eli­ gible at the lime of application. Generally, the stale will look at any gifts the applicant made in the 36 months prior to applying for Medicaid. A penalty period is then calculated by dividing the amount of the gift by $5,043 (this is the ’penalty rate’ for 2003. which changes each year). The penalty period starts running in the month that the applicant gifted the asset away. In the above scenario, the applicant will receive a 4 month penalty ($25,000 - $5,043) for gift­ ing the $25,000 certificate of deposit. However, the penalty period began in December 2002 and expired in March 2003. Therefore, the gift and resulting penalty period will not disqualify the applicant from Medicaid benefits if the applicant applied after March 2003 and was otherwise eligible. As such, the effect of a gift on Medicaid eligi­ bility depends greatly on timing and should not be done without the assistance of a qualified professional. This article and other information may be viewed at www.siegelhudson.com. Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation has held a “Kiss the Pig” contest as a fund-raiser for the post 10 years, but Jordon the pig has been retired. So. at the MVMSF May Board of Directors meeting, after learning of Jordon’s retirement from kissing contests, it was decided to change the annual fund-raiser to a "Pig Out" with a pig roast before a home foot­ ball game. The dinner will be held before the football game of Sept. 19. Take outs will be available, as well as meals eaten on site. Serving will begin at 4:30 and end at 7. when the game starts. The board hopes by ending service at 7 it will not cut deeply into the sales of the Band Boosters who run the concession stand. “Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation is just one of many groups that help Maple Valley Students.” said Junia Jarvic. co-founder of the foundation. The Scholarship Foundation holds one fund-raiser a year so that all other donations may go directly into savings. The interest earned on those savings is given each year as scholarships to Maple Valley High School graduates pursuing high education. Steven Swift will be roasting the pig. and members of the MVMSF Board of Directors will be serving the fixings. Supplies are being purchased and cost of the meal will be deter­ mined at the Sept 9 board meeting. MPim Financial FOCUS Understanding Fund Classes: Not Always as Easy as A, B, C Before you buy a mutual fund, you’ll want to do some research. What is the fund’s investment philosophy? Who manages it? How diversified are its holdings? Then. after you ve done your homework, you'll have to use it for the right class. Specifically, you may need to choose which type - or "class" - of mutual fund shares you want to buy. The most common classes are "A." "B" and "C.” Which is right for you? Let’s take a look at all three: • Class A shares - When you buy Class A shares, you will pay an upfront sales charge, taken out of your initial investment. These sales charges (or "loads") usually range from 3 per­ cent to 6 percent. So. for example, if you pay $10,000 for a mutual fund that has a 5 pcrcen.’ load. $500 of your money will go for the sales charge, with $9500 used to buy shares. Class A shares may also impose a “ 12b-1 fee" to cover marketing and distribution expenses. These 12bI fees are fairly low- about 0.25 percent annu­ ally. Class A shares traditionally have the lowest ongoing expenses of any class. • Class B shares - If you purchase Class B shares, you don't pay a sales charge right away. Instead, you'll pay a "back-end load" when you sell your shares. Typically, this back-end load decreases over time; for most Class B shares, the load disappears after about six or seven years. Class B shares often charge a higher 12b1 fee - as much as 1 percent per year. However. Class B shares often convert to Class A shares over time, so you would then start paying the lower 12b-l fee. • Class C shares - Generally. Class C shares do not charge either front-end or back-end loads if held for more than one year. But if you buy Class C shares, you may pay a 1 percent 12b-l fee for as long as you own the fund. Class C shares may not convert to Class A shares, so these continually high 12b-l fees can make Class C shares quite expensive, if you plan on holding them for many years. Which of these share classes is right for you? The answer depends somewhat on your individ­ ual situation. If you plan to hold a mutual fund for many years, then you might be best served by purchasing Class A shares. How about Clai» B shares? After all, the van­ ishing sales load can be an attractive feature - if Notice you are absolutely sure that you will hold your fund long enough to benefit from it If you sell your shares early, you will have to deal with the back-end charge. Plus, not all Class B shares convert to Class A. so you could be stuck with high 12b-1 fees, as well. As for Class C shares, we've already men­ tioned a potential drawback - the inability to convert to Class A shares with lower 12b-1 fees. Still, if you think you may only invest in a par­ ticular mutual fund for a few years, you might benefit from Class Cs lack of front-end or back­ end sales charges. Be careful, though - some Class C shares do carry these charges. Clearly, you need to be sure of what your share class options arc before you invest in a mutual fund. If you are investing in stock mutu­ al funds, they arc subject to market risks, includ­ ing the potential loss of principal invested. Ask your investment representative which mutual funds are right for you and carefully read the prospectus, which should provide complete information, including fees, about any fund. But you also must focus on how a fund can fit into a diversified portfolio, based on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. If a fund isn’t right for you. then it’s not a bargain - no manor what it costs. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage All 48 States vans - Reefers in and out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East Coast - West coast call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 2004 Membership anil receive I- R E E The Barry County Agricultural Preservation Board will be accepting applications for the Barry County Purchase of Development Rights Program from now until December 15. 2003. Applications can be picked up from the MSU Extension Office (206 W. Court Street. Hastings) Pleose direct any questions to Dennis Pennington (269945-1388). LAND AUCTION 10:30am, Monday, October 6th There will be two Informational meetings on September 8, 1-3 p.m. and September 9. 7-9 p.m. at me Conference Room at the Barry Eaton District Health Department. Applications will be available as well as Board members to answer your questions ATTENTION ALL PARENTS OF H.H.S. SENIORS, CLASS or 2004!!! * golf play and privileges for the remainder of the 2003 golf season PRIME COMMERCIAL OUT PARCEL • AdjhcQnt to Wal-Mart Supvt center • Highway 37 A Haath Road, Hastings, Ml. 120+/ Our next meeting is Monday. Sept 15*. 7 p.m. located at the Barry Intermediate School District office at 535 W. Woodlawn Big Bucks Scramble In order for our seniors to have a successful 3-person teamsPlSO per team Skins - *30 per team (optional) graduation party we need everyone's involvement! There are several different committees to assist on with just a little of your time. intMMurauNC. 800-257-4161 Join the ADVENTURE!! See you there! For information contact Cindy Beckwith 948-8921 Call for details— 269-945-2756 1550 N. Broadway, Hastings �Page 6 — Thursday. September 11, 2003 — The Hastings Banner John A. Rickert Robert E. Benner FREEPORT - John A. Rickert, age 54. of Freeport, passed away suddenly Sept. 3. 2003 from injuries sustained in an automobile acci­ dent. John was bom April 18. 1949 in Allegan. “Jack" as he was known to family and friends grew up in the Delton area. While attending and graduating from Delton Kellogg High School in 1967. Jack played and excelled in football, basketball and baseball. His education was continued at Ferris State College. Water-skiing was among his favorite activ­ ities as well as following the Detroit Lions and Tigers. His father and mother. Rowland and Paula Rickert preceded Jack in death. He is survived by one sister, Virginia (Michael) Payne of Middleville and one brother Rick (Karen) Rickert of Delton, also many nieces and nephews. Internment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Allegan, following a private graveside serv­ ice. Memorial contributions in John's memory may be made to the Barry County COA wish list or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Avink Funeral Home. Schoolcraft. NASHVILLE - Robert E. Benner, age 83. of Nashville, died Sunday. Sept. 7. 2003 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom June 16. 1920 in Hastings the son of Floyd and Cecila (Both) Benner. Robert was employed at Francisco Farm Supply. Lake Odessa Machine Products, and retired from Bradford White Company in 1992. He enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara, three children. Arthur. Judy and Cande. Surviving are two sons. Butch (Elaine) Benner of Woodland. Michael Benner of Woodland; daughter. Robin Benner of Hastings; sister. Marguerete Smith of Hastings; many step-grandchildren, step­ great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. William Blakslce officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to charily of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTSTEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Ro*d. Dowtin*. MI 49050. Pniior. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m . Sunday School 11X) a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pan.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pan ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 105 S. Jefferson. Father Al RusreU. Pauor Saturday Mau 4:30 pm.; Sunday Maun 8:30 tan. and 11W un . Cotfesunn Saturday 3:30-4:15 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 We« Slate Road. Hasting*. Mich. W Clavton Garmon. Pau<x Sunday School 9:« aan.; classes for ail xge* Mooting Worship 10.45 a.m Nuncry provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 pan are: Rambows or J J Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quu (ages 8-12fc Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Bibie Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Brondwav. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev Bob Smith Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11.-00 a m.: Sunday School. 10 a m for all ages EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Cotrunun’t'n " 315 W Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship - 8 aan. and 10 am Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m Sunday Suncry Available at 10 aan. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am. Morning Worship Service. 6:00 pm evening Service; Wednesday: 7.00 pm. Services for .Adults, Teem and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Pd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brc.it Branham Pastor Robert Norton. Phone (.23-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worsiup iiDO am.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Praie- Bible 700 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-"9 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (a!6) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 am.-!I am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 9275 S CHURCH Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.com. Office hours Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to I p.m.. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday Schoo: 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Chib (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids al 6 pm.) (Pioneer's does not meet m the sum­ mer. the program »ill begin tn Sept.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care pnnidedi. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a.m. Holy Conmuruon. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 p.m For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T Host wick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all sctvke* Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Cumc. Senior Pastor, Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Aduh Ministries; Pastor Ry an White. Youth. 9:30 am. .Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6 00 pm.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Tunc before the service. Nursery, children's ministry , youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadership training ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINLSTRIES A Spmt-fiUed church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Granr- Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 am.. 600 pan.; Wed. 6:30 p m Jew* Chib for boy* & girl* ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rove MacDonaM An oa*i* of God'* love. "Where Everyone i* Someone Special " For information call I-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 54| N. Michigan Ave.. Hasting*. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mmbttr: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 1000 tan.; Worship 11 (X) a.m_. 6 00 pm Wednesday: Bible Class 700 pan Classes for all ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights • Praise Services 7;3O pm. Fur more information call the church office 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8;3O and 11 am. Sunday School for all age* at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evening*. WOOOGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Mas* Sundav al 9:30 am. J HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 State Rd (Comer of Stale Rd. and Buhwood St across from Tom'* Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed, Psator of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am. Adult classes: Jesus Can Relate. Parenting Teenagers A The Fruit of the Spirit. Worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sermon Topic through November 2nd. “H** .• improvement Senes." K'd's For Christ 10:30 am. (during ■vorkshop for 4 years duu 3rd grade). 400p.m. Quiuers and Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 9:00 am. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Smg'n Share (Adults). Youth 6*12th grade*, and CLC (Christian Life Club) 3 yrs. old thru 5th Grade. NEW Bi-monthly (all church) Coffee fellowship September 28th 1000 am and Senior Coffee Hour begin* Thursday. September 18th 9: 30-11 a.m Fun-Pridays 7-9 pm. Jr. Hi Sept. 12th A Sr. Hi Sept. 19* meet al the new church property. North M-43. plan to get dirty. Caning up: Oct. 4* Bonfire 4 p.m (all church) abo al the new property. Join us soon, we look forward to worshiping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E Nor* Street. Haating*. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor Thursday. Sept. 4 - 5:45-7OO p.m Handbell Basci*. Friday. Sept. 5 - 11:30-2 pm.. Hastings Women's Chib. Saturday. Sept. 4 - 11OO a m You* Ministry Prayer Tune; 800 pm. Narcotics Anonymous Sunday. Sept. 7 - 800 A 1000 am. Worship. 9.30 am Sunday School. Monday. Sept. 8 - 700 p.m. Women of Far*; 700 p.m. Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. Sept 9 - 600 pan. BPW; 700 Worship Committee; 700 pm. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Sept 10 - 1OO0 am. Wbrdwatchn; 200 p.m. Congregation Care Committee. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hasting*. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) fcmjcg voyagrr.net Barner free budding with elevator to aJI floors Kathy Brown. Pa*tor. Lisa Stevens, Director of Chnstian Education; Norm Bouma. Musk Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager Sunday. 8:15 am - Sunday School. 9:30 a_m LIVE! Under the Dome (Contemporary service i. Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am. Refreshments; 11.-00 am Traditional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided dunng both worship services. Juma church is fa ages five through second grade WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 700 pm. Bell Char rehearsal 8.UU Chancel Char rehearsal THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Done praise team rehearsal. 700 pm. prayer meeting in the lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mkh. 49058. (269) 945-5463 Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor Sunday Services - 9:00 a.m Traditional Worship; 1030 am Coniemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220 The 10: 30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided dunng bo* services. SPECIAL EVENTS: September II - Womn's Bible Study begins; September 14 - All Church School Classes begin!; September IS - Noah’s Art 1st Day. This information on worship sen'ices is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F D I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS UBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. _______ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS - Kevin Lee (Wez) Bower, age 35 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Wednesday. Sept. 3. 2003 al his residence. He was bom Nov. 7, 1967 in Battle Creek, the son of Linda L. (Kane) Woodman-see and John G Bower. Kevin graduated from Hastings High School in 1985 and attended DeVrey Institute for two years. Kevin worked as a waiter, a cook, and at Roskam Baking Company and Bradford White Company. He married Randi Hause and they have two daughters. Mikayla and Shtyla. the marriage ended in divorce. He enjoyed football, basketball, camping. NASCAR, and going to the Lions games, he especially loved being with his two daugh­ ters. He was preceded in death by his father. John G. Bower in January 2001, and grand­ parents. Surviving are daughters. Mikayla and Shiyla Bower mother. Linda (Jack) Wood­ mansee of Hastings; brothers. JB (Angela) Bower of Hast-ings, Todd Bower of Hast­ ings. Shawn Bower and fiance Pam Braska of Middleville; step-mother, Sue Bower of Battle Creek; step-brothers. Brett Woodmansee of Hastings, Michael Willavizc of Battle Creek; step-sisters. Tasha Woodmansee of Haxmgs. Becky Willavize of Battle Creek; special friend’s, Kelly Daughtery, Haley, Lanic and Adron Johns; several aunts, uncles and cousins, nephews, and nieces. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 8. 2003 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was al Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Kevin Bower children's fund. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Valeta Bosworth PORTLAND - Valeta Bosworth, passed Sunday. Aug. 31 2003 in Charlotte, at the age of 92. She was bom March 30. 1911 in Gladwin, the daughter of Jacob and Gertrude Bell (Shaffer) Guy. She was a very sweet, soft spoken person with few words. She was a wonderful wife, mother, friend, and sister who will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Many years were spent taking care of fos­ ter children, she cared for them as her own. Valeta was preceded in death in her hus­ band of 66 years. Louis Bosworth, a sister Reva (Ken) Neufeld and Neva (Willis) Kantner. brother. Myron Guy. brother-in-law. Edward Sunken. Surviving are her four children. Ned (Katherine) Bosworth, Doris (Harold) Swartz. Carolyn (Joseph) Quick and Mac (Betty) Bosworth; two sisters. Alma Smith of Woodland and Arlene Suntken of Charlotte; a sister-in-law. Katherine Guy of Portland; 17 grandchildren: many great grandchildren; and a dear family friend, Barbara Bosworth. Valeta will be deeply missed by Lorraine Bradford and Carol Harper who look loving care of her at the Eagles Nest from 1998­ 2001. In 2001 until now. Valeta was living at Eaton County Medical Care Facility in Charlotte. A special thanks to Beth Bosworth who lovingly watched over her grandmother. We would also like to thank the doctors, nurses and Pat. and Rhonda, those who look care of her. Funeral services were held Thursday. Sept. 4. 2003 at the Rosier Funeral Home. MapesFisher Chapel. Sunfield with the Rev. Darrel Bosworth of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church officiating. An interment service fol­ lowed the funeral at the Sunfield Cemetery. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Eaton County Medical Care Facility in memory of Mrs. Bosworth, c/o RFH P.O. Box 36. Sunfield. MI 48890. The pallbearers were Kremen Bosworth. Douglas Bosworth. Fredrick Quick. Tate Bosworth. Todd Bosworth, and Larry West. The arrangements were made by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. For more information www.Iegacy.com. BLOOMINGTON. INDIANA - Richard K. (“Dick”) Feidpausch. a West Michigan super­ market industry leader, died in Bloomington, Indiana, on Sunday. Sept. 7. 2003. Dick retired as chairman of the board of Felpausch Food Centers (Hastings) in 1996 after 45 years of service in the family busi­ ness which grew from a meat market found­ ed by his grandfather. Gory Feidpausch. in 1911 to a retail chain of more than 20 stores. Dick was bom to Roman and Margaret Parker Feidpausch on Nov. 10, 1929. His exposure to the lamily grocery business began at an early age working for his father Roman Feidpausch and continued throughout high school and college. Jobs included mak­ ing ice cream, processing turkeys raised at the Parker farm and assisting in the produce and meat departments. Dick graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1951 with a degree in business administration and domes­ tic marketing. When Dick officially joined the business as office manager in 1951, the new supermarket in Hastings had recently opened (1948) and the company was poised for expansion. He served Felpausch Food Centers in various roles including administration, marketing, advertising and grocery operations. Dick was secretary^treasurer for many years and chair­ man of the board from 1986 until his retire­ ment in 1996. Always a believer in community service. Dick was an active member of the Hastings Elks. Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and the Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees. He also served as chairman of the Red Feather Drive and received the Distinguished Service Award from the Hastings Jaycees. Dick played a leadership role in the growth of the Michigan supermarket industry. He was a board member for the Michigan Food Dealers Association (now Michigan Grocers Association) from 1977-1982 serving as president from 1980-1982, Spartan Stores, Inc. from 1965-1990, serving as chairman from 1974-1976 and Country Fresh for 35 years from 1960-1995. Dick was recognized for his high integrity, quiet leadership and long range vision. With his years of experi­ ence and caring, supportive attitude. Dick was an excellent mentor. He was always a forward thinking individual who looked down the road anticipating and preparing for changes in buying patterns. He will be remembered as a man with humanity who stood up for his beliefs. Dick was a resident of Hastings from 1929­ 1981. In 1981, be moved to a new home in the country on the Thomapple River (Caledonia) where he enjoyed the outdoors and a menagerie of animal friends - dogs, cats and horses. Dick and his wife of 24 years. Judith B. Feidpausch, retired with the menagerie to Bloomington, Indiana in 1998. In addition, to his wife, Dick is survived by four children and three stepchildren. Mark of Alto. Bill of Battle Creek, Jim of Marshall. Carol Bird of Lansing, Becky Haaksma of Pittsburgh. Pa.. Laura Johnson of Troy and Jim Haaksma of Asheville. North Carolina, one brother. Tom of Battle Creek, two sis­ ters, Ann Hubert of Hastings and Janet Cavanaugh of Cheboygan and a host of beloved grandchildren. Dick was prede­ ceased by his wife Marietta Faul Feidpausch in 1977. A memorial service will be held Trinity Episcopal Church in Bloomington. Indiana Sunday. September 28.2003 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Columbarium Fund at First United Methodist Church of Bloomington or Trinity Episcopal Church of Bloomington or to the charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are by the DeremiahFrye Mortuary Greene and Harrell Chapel in Bloomington. Indiana. ;__ Edward J. Leszczynski FREEPORT - Edward J. Leszczynski. agb 74. of Freeport, died Sept. 3. 2003 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Freeport. Respecting family wishes, private services will be held. Burial in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements arc by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. COLDWATER Emily Elizabeth (Smclker) Harrison, age 64, of Coldwater, (formerly of Middleville) passed away Sunday. Sept. 7, 2003, at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was bom on Nov. 1. 1938, in Freeport. Emily is survived by her husband of 45 years. W. James Harrison; her son Pal (Dilys) Harrison of Coldwater, daughter Julie (Trent) Wickwire of Westland; four grandchildren. Cameron and Taylor Harrison and Harrison and Austin Wickwire; her brother. Herbert (Nadine) Smclker of Freeport; her sisters-inlaw and brothers-in law Clara Jane and Tommy Tucker, Elien and Bob Harrison. Irene Johnson, Judy and Bill Harrison. Christine and Rex Schad, Judy and Pat Harrison. Pauline Brower. Josephine and Ken Klumpp; and many nieces and nephews. Emily will be missed by her family and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents Kenneth and Edith Smclker. her Aunt Zona Postma, her mother-in-law Virginia Harrison Root, and brother-in-law Robert Johnson. She enjoyed doing for others and was employed at White Products, Middleville Farmers State Bank, and as secretary at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School, retiring after 30 years. She was actively involved with the Barry County Fair and the 4-H youth keeping computer records and reports for the beef area. Emily served also as Irving Township Clerk for many years. She was a former member of Peace Reformed Church and presently a member of the Bronson United Methodist Church, serving as the church treasurer. She enjoyed surprising peo­ ple with her delicious baked goods. . Her family will receive relatives and friends Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, 2­ 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. from the Peace Reformed Church on Highway M-37. Rev. Wayne Kiel and Rev. Mona Joslyn officiating. Interment at Middleville Mt. Hope Cemetery. Please, in lieu of flowers, memorial contri­ butions may be made to the Barry County Agricultural Society or Barry County 4-H Youth Program. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. k Scott D. Deneau It is with a deep and overwhelming sadness that we share the news of the loss of our beloved Scott, who passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 49 due to complications resulting from liver and kidney transplant surgery. Husband of Pam. father of Bryn and Joshua, son of Mike and Alene, and brother of Mark. Jon and Susan. Scott was also broiher-in-law of Missy. Susan, Pat and Suk; grandpa to Grant, uncle to Matthew. Zoc, Nicole. Heather. Chad, Lucas and Kelsey; father-in-law to Karen and son-in-law to Chuck and Margaret Smith. He left this world surrounded by his family and an infi­ nite amount of love. Scon’s irrepressible spirit and charm were hallmarks of his unique personality, which endeared him to both new and longtime friends - all of whom we wish to thank for being a part of his life. As a veteran crafts­ man of custom woodworking. Scott took great joy in building and creating custom fur­ niture pieces. He possessed a lifelong love of fishing, was an accomplished cook, an avid golfer and always the favorite grown-up of any child that he met. Scott was dearly loved and will be greatlymixed by all who knew him. The family would also like to express their immense gratitude to the doctors and the car­ ing, compassionate ICU staff at USC University Hospital, for their tireless efforts on Scott’s behalf. We will hold him in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Scott’s memory of the American Liver Foundation or the American Diabetes Association. : �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 11. 2003 — Page 7 | Gladys I. Barlow । | Thelma P. Peck MIDDLEVILLE - Gladys I. Barlow, age 80. of Middleville went to be with her Lord on Saturday. Sept. 6. 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband. Lynus. She is survived by her children, Wilma (Ray) Billington of Wayland. Roger Barlow of Middleville, and Susan (Bill) Frisbic of Dowling; 11 grandchildren; 27 great grand­ children; one great great grandchild; brother. Floyd Swinehart; and many nieces and nephews. Rmcral services for Gladys were held Tuesday at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 East Main St.. Calcdonu Members of the family will receive rela­ tives *nd friends 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Hospice of Michigan. At rangemen.s were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. Charles F. Murphy HASTINGS - Charles F. Murphy, age 87. of Hastings, died Wednesday. Sept. 3. at Comerstone Living Center, Hastings. Mr. Murphy was bom on Aug. 24.1916 in Hastings, the son of Leonard P. and Eva (Olds) Murphy. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating from Hastings High School. He was married to Dellabelle Randall on Feb. 28. 1942 and she died Nov. 1. 1990. Prior to serving in the Navy from 1942 to 19*5. he worked at the E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings and at Wilcox-Gay Radio Factory in Charlotte. While in the Navy he received intensified electronics training, some at the Mass. Inst, of Technology. MIT. He was in charge of all Radar. Sonar. Loran, and com­ munications equipment on the Destroyer Sproston (DD577). After his Navy service he returned to Wilcox-Gay and became Chief Engineer. In 1951 Charles became self-employed repairing radios and TV’s in his garage in Vermontville. Mich. Soon he added a screw machine and making micro recording heads, which he patented. The business became Michigan Magnetics with 200 employees. He sold the business in 1961 and moved back to Hastings. In 1973 he founded Northern Aerial Survey, Inc. which he closed in 1996. Charles was chairman of the Hastings Airport Commission for 14 years, was founder of the Hastings Flying Association in 1963, was a Charter Member of the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame, a member of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Hastings Moose Lodge, the Nashville Masons, the American Legion and is a Life Member of the Hastings Elks Lodge 1965. Through the years. Charles special interest included being a Amateur Radio Operator, photography, boating, and piloting airplanes (he was a licensed Lccrjet Pilot). He built his first computer, including making his own cir­ cuit boards and built two helicopters for which he won the Best Overall Man and Machine at the Experimental Aircraft Association. Fly-In at Oshkosh. WI in 1973. Another highlight of his life was taking a 30­ day Admiral E. Byrd Commemorative Transporter Expedition over the North and South poles. Charles is survived by his daughter. Suzanne Jo (Tom) Hayes of Hastings; son. Gary Scott Murphy of Vermontville; grand­ daughter, Julie Murphy of Florida; step­ granddaughters. Molly (Tom) Beauchamp of Grand Rapids, Sarah (Walter) Coleman of Ypsilanti, and Elizabeth Hayes of Grand Rapids; four step great grandchildren; sisters. Patty Beth (Fernando) Cardenas of Florida and Rosemary Ann (Robert) Shaffer of Hastings; his special friends at Cornerstone Living Center and his beloved companion “Bub.” Preceding him in death were his parents, wife and a brother, Glen Murphy. Services were held Saturday. Sept. 6. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Charles P. McCabe III officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Mary Free Bed tn Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. ORANGEVILLE - Rhonda Leigh Rackley, age 35. of Orangeville, passed away Wednesday. Sept. 10. 2003. Rhonda was borr. April 28. 1968 in Kalamazoo; the daughter of Daniel W. and Leia May (Holland) Rackley. Rhonda will be remembered as a very giv­ ing and charitable person; a friend to all. always smiling. She loved to cook and for many years she was a cook al the Shelbyville Tavern. Rhonda enjoyed shopping; especially hunt­ ing for bargains, and she enjoyed telling a good story. But most of all. she loved being a mother to her children. She is survived by her sons, Tyler Smith. Jacob and Ethan Rackley; a daughter, Jessika Baker, all at home; brothers. William (Rebecca) of Port Huron: David of Orangeville; sisters. Rebecca (Keith) Blank of Kalamazoo and Cindy Bourdo of Delton; special cousin Robert “Tiger" (Kelly) Holland of Ypsilanti; many aunts, uncles and cousins and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. The family will receive friends Friday. Sept. 12.2003 from 12-2 p.m. at Orangeville Baptist Church were funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Pastor Dan Bowman offi­ ciating. Private interment. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. • Arrangements by Williams-Gorcs Funeral Home. Delton. LaVeme Ora Roberts LAKE ODESSA - LaVeme Ora Roberts, a life long resident of Lake Odessa, passed away early Tuesday morning. Sept. 2.2003 at Pennock Hospital at the age of 95. LaVeme was bom Aug. 30. 1908 in Lake Odessa, the middle son of George and Caroline (Niethamer) Roberts. He attended the Jordan and Woodland schools. With his brother. Roy, he had worked in their father's gravel business, and over the next number of years, managed the Gamble Hardware Store in Lake Odessa, worked al the Reo Company in Lansing during World War II, the Home Lumber Company in Hastings, and then for most of his working years built and remodeled many buildings and homes throughout Barry and Ionia coun­ ties. including Woodland School. Since his high school days, he had also worked for the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, as well as its preceding owners, Pickens Funeral Home and Wortley and Baine Funeral Home. For many of those years. LaVeme was one of the primary ambulance drivers for the funeral home. He had been a lifelong member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. LaVeme was married to C. Jeanette (Jean) Wall on June 25. 1937. Jean, who was a registered nurse at Pennock Hospital, preceded him in death on Nov. 20. 2002. He was also preceded in death by his daughter. LaVcma Jean in 1945; brothers. Forrest Roberts and Roy Roberts; and nephew, Gary Roberts. He is survived by his daughter and son-in­ law. Jan and Thomas Steury of Mission Viejo, California: granddaughters, Jenee’ E. Steury of Mission Viejo. California and Denyee’ J. Steury-Gonzalez of Laguna Hills. California; great grandchildren, Thomas Jameson Steury-Hennekam, Taylor Mackenzie Steury-Herrera. and Lauren Elyse Steury-Herrera. all of Orange County, California; nieces, Irene Ames, Eunice Goodemoot. Ruth Ann Hamilton. Margene Taylor and Doris Roberts Hanson: nephew, Lee D. Roberts; and many other loving rela­ tives and friends. A private family gathering was held at the Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. A family memorial service to celebrate LaVeme’s life will be held at a later date in Costa Mesa. California. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hastings. Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapels in Lake Odessa. EAST LANSING - Thelma P. Peck, age 98. of East Lansing, formerly of Hastings, died at Burcham Hills Health Center on Sept. 3. 2003. She was bom near Hastings, in Rutland Township, where she graduated from high school and Barr) County Normal. Thelma taught for two years at Wilcox School and then while working in Lansing Schools she received her bachelor of science degree from Eastern University in Ypsilanti. In 1961. because of poor health, she retired from the Lansing schools. Thelma was a member of the Classroom Teacher’s Organization, the Principal’s Association, the Michigan Education Association and the National Education Association. She was the daughter of Charles A. and Emma Peck and had six brothers and sisters, all of whom have preceded her in death. Surviving are her four nieces and nephews and many friends, who will mourn her pass­ ing. Thelma attended the Methodist Church during her early and adult years and served both God and her fellow men. Graveside services will be held on Friday, Sept. 12 at Rutland Cemetery, Bany County. There will be no visitation. The family is being served by the GorisineRunciman Co., East Chapel. East Lansing. ises to celebrate wedding anniversary Lon ana rrorma Davis are celebrating their 40th anniversary'. They were married on August 31. 1963 in Owosso, Michigan. Len and Norma were blessed with three girls: Sharon (Tom) McKelvey. Martha (Marcel) Stoetze! and Shelly (Ryan) Bales; four grandchildren: Emma. Lisa, Marc and Steven. Len and Norma moved to Hastings in 1974 and pastored the former Michigan Avenue Wesleyan Church and the Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church for 17 years. They live in Hickory Comers and they are enjoying their ministry at the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Their children will be honoring Len and Norma with an Open House on Sunday. Sept. 14. 2003, at the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church from 3 to 5 p.m. Come by for a cup of coffee. cake*and some good conversation. Please, no gifts. Paul F. Kerler HASTINGS - Paul F. Kesler. 92, of Hastings, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003 at Tendercare o’. Hastings. Mr. Kesler was bom on Aug. 21, 1911 in Newcastle. Indiana, the son of Clyde M. and Norma H. (Creek) Kesler. Soon after, his parents moved to Michigan to his grandmother’s farm in Baltimore Township of Barry County where he grewup. After graduating from the Dunham School, he rented land from the neighbors, farmed and worked for a time at Oliver Equipment Company in Battle Creek. In 1929 he went to Kansas and bought a restau­ rant with his uncle. When he relumed to Michigan he began farming extensively. He was married to Helen F. Willits on May 18, 1938 and they bought his grandmother’s farm. During World War II he farmed and worked nights at Eaton Manufacturing Company in Battle Creek welding valves for airplane engines. He also kept many farm machines in repair. After the war he did many repair jobs as well as working in the factory. He retired from Clark Equipment Company in 1976. Paul was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Kesler is survived by his daughters. Doreen (Al) Schafer of Pewamo and Pauline (Richard) Druschel of Novi; sons, Paul C. (Barbara) Kesler of Woodland, Stephen (Marilyn) Kesler of Hastings. Douglas Kesler of Comstock Park and Michael (Marge) Kesler of Hastings; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife Helen on June 15. 2001; sister Edna Case and daughter-in-law, Daisy Kesler. Services were held Wednesday, Sept. 10. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Daniel D. Graybill officiating. Burial was at the Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hastings. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Brown and Solmes wed Karen S. Brown and Ronald Harlan Solmes were united in marriage on Aug. 23, 2003. The parents cf the couple are Harry and Oleda Solmes and Doris Minasola. Karen works at Miller Real Estate and Ron is a State of Michigan Corrections Officer J^ewbom babies BOY, Kyle Ray. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 30, 2003 at 4:10 p.m. to Dan Petrie and Ashley Williams of Sunfield/Woodland. Weighing 5 lbs. 10.5 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. GIRL, Kitara Jo. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 2, 2003 at 1 p.m. to Debra and Michael Chase of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 3/4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Madelynn Kristina, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 30. 2003 at 6:50 a.m. to Melanie and Kristopher Myers of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Grace Mary Kathryn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 30, 2003 at 3:30 a.m. to Shannen Kurr and Anne Wilcox of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Cayden Micheal, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 26, 2003 at 12:29 p.m. to Leslie DePriester and Micheal Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Raelyn Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 29, 2003 at 1:08 p.m. to Kyle and Stacia Rickert of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Mitchel Maurice, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 26, 2003 at 2:34 pan. to Angi arid Scott Vann of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Domminick Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 26, 2003 at 11:36 a.m. to Toni Hom of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Emma Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 25, 2003 at 11:47 p.m. to Tony and Racheal Brooker of Moline. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held September 9, 2003, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, IQth. PH4 Don (8-14-23) Carol (10-25-23) . O join us in wishing Don and Carol > k • Johnson a very Happy Birthday! Fnends and familv are invited to an ©IPIEN lEID'USIEW 377 Snowy River Drive off Hammond Rd. between Sisson & 108", Freeport. NEW HOME FOR SALE in their honor. Saturday, September 20. • 2003.2 to 4 p.m. — Don & Lisa ( Johnson’s. 4707 W. State Rd, Middleville.* Thomapple Kellogg Schools, 1.270 sq. ft. on main floor, 2 bedrooms, master bath. 1/2 bath and laundry, oak cabinets and Ml 49333. We hope to see you there. Let’s celebrate this special day together! Hosted trim, attached 2-1/2 stall garage, walk-out basement with full bath completed. 2 bedrooms and family room, finished through drywall stage, with central air. sitting on 4 acres. . * .' . by the children of Don Jr Carol Johnson. * NO gifts please, cards welcome. J. $197,500. (616) 765-3133 Greg Lydy Builder. I �p*0« 8 — Thursday. September 11. 2003 — The Hastings Banner for each area with a new group of children each week. Likewise, children will have four teachers in four weeks. Former resident Thelma (Everest) Johnson of Greenville suffered a broken hip recently. She is now in a home for care after being hos­ pitalized. Rob and Marilyn (Cooley) Hessner have moved from Onsted, where he was school superintendent, to Springfield, Ohio, where he will continue in the education field. by Kathy Mitchelll The large benefit held on Friday and and Marcy Sugar Saturday for Gay (Cummins) Federau at the home of her late mother, Mrs. Lavon Bower, and husband was a big success. Three tents covered much of the merchandise donated for the sale. Baked goods and hot sandwiches sold rapidly. Several hundred dollars were raised to Dear Annie: My sister, "Selma," is 47. Our help pay for her cancer treatments. father died recently, and since the funeral, Again we occasionally see CNN reporter Selma has not spoken a decent word to my Christiane Amanpour cm TV. People magazine mother or me. in late August had a double page article about Selma has had epilepsy since she was her and her husband, Jamie Rubin, who is now young, and because my parents felt sorry for host of the PBS program “Wide Angle.’’ He is her. she was given anything she wanted. Now considered one of the top foreign policy com­ that she is an adult, she likes to "punish" my mentators on British TV. Since marriage and mother by refusing to take her medication and motherhood, she takes assignments of two bringing on a seizure. She has even gone so weeks or less, but no prolonged trips overseas far as to fake seizures to get her way. from their London home. Selma has been caught shoplifting, but The missions committee of Central UMC visited the Youth Center Monday to see the knew and respected my parents. She was fired facilities and hear from director Rob Lawrence from her last job for trying to steal a cus­ about their programs for junior high and sen­ tomer's coat. Mother and I no longer ask ior high youth. During the visit, the pastor of where she acquired something, because we Central UMC presented Lawrence with a fear it may have been stolen. check of more than $700, which represents Please don’t suggest therapy, because the proceeds of the pancake breakfast held Selma will not go. She is convinced everyone during Summer Splash. There was a fine atten­ else is wrong. What can we do? - Tired in dance at the breakfast, supported by the com­ North Carolina munity and visitors to L.- car show taking place on Fourth Avenue at the same hours. Dear Tired in N.C.: Selma is an adult, The Lansing State Journal Tuesday reported whether she behaves like one or not. That the death of Thelhma Peck. 98, who died at means you cannot make her take medication, Burcham Hills Center Sept. 3. She was bom get counseling, slop faking seizures, or speak near Has'.ings, where she graduated from high civilly to you and your mother. You can, how­ school and Barry County Norma! school. She ever. change how you respond to her. Do not later received her teaching degree from EMU. become angry. Do not tell her off. Do not get She taught at Wilcox School and then in your hopes up that things will change. Lansing schools, from which she retired in Instead, disregard her nastiness, and refuse to 1961. She is survived by four nieces and take responsibilitv for her adolescent behav­ nephews. Burial is to be at 2 p.m. Friday Sept. ior. When she can no longer push your but­ 12 at Rutland cemetery. The graveside service tons, she may find more positive ways to be a In Rutland to the only service. There was no member of the family. visitation. In many recent weeks, the flowers planted the spring have been putting forth a great display. The yellow and orange Dear Annie: My next-door neighbors have marigolds planted from the railroad tracks to some beautiful cats. The problem is. the cats Second Street bj Jerry's Tire and Auto make sit outside in the backyard and cry all night. quite a visual impact. The Ketchum yard on Now that the weather is nice, the neighbors Sixth Avenue, the Hampel yard on lower keep the cats in the yard until morning. Fourth Avenue, the Hynes property at Fourth We like to sleep with our bedroom win­ Avenue and Johnson Lane, the Red Wing store dows open, as do most people in our area. window box, are worth noting. During the night, the cats make a noise that Alice Hawk of Thomapple Manor is listed in a recent obituary as the sister-in-law of Lois sounds like a small child crying. Sometimes it Lockwood, 77, of Rockford,. who died on wakes me from a deep sleep because I think Sept. 1. Mrs. Lockwood was the widow of . it's one of my children calling for me. .................. We j-vc a neighborhood, and the Alice's brother, Warrin who grew up at Alma. A Grand Rapids Press from two weeks ago people who own these cats are a nice elderly listed the death of Wilma Curtiss, 82, of couple, but they don't like to hear about prob­ Wyoming. She was the daughter of Laurence lems. 1 need to get rid of these dark bags and Coxa (Begerow) Knapp. Mrs. Knapp was under my eyes. Please help. - Losing it in later Cora Brovont. who lived an Tupper Lake Lodi, Calif. Road just west of the village. Mrs. Curtiss was Dear Losing It: Have you spoken to the the widow of Dale Curtiss, a member of the "nice elderly couple" about the noise? They Portland Road Curtiss family. may not hear the cats as clearly as you and, therefore, do not realize how disturbing they are. Try approaching them first and explaining that the cats' cries are keeping you up, and ask if they could please let the animals inside at night. If that doesn't work, surely there are noise laws in your area. If the cat owners show no concern for the tranquility of their neighborhood, notify the authorities. Jennie’s MAILBOX Tonight is the time for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society to celebrate Its 35th anniversary al Lakewood United Methodist Church with speakers, tributes and a meal. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet al 1 p.m. Saturdayat Lake Manor. The speaker will be Shirley Hodges with her topic "Genetics in Genealogy." The depot library will be open until 5 p.m. Researchers are wel­ come. At the and of August, Lori Fox was the resource person for researchers. Tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 12) is the deadline for school retires® to call theirreservations to 374-8420. The president of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will be the speaker. The year's pro­ gram has been published for members, with a few new twists. The Ionia unit will be meeting with the Montcalm unit come next July, as was the custom for about 10 years. Lakewood hosts only two cross country meets this season. The dates are Sept. 18 and 25. Both will take place at 4:30 p.m. All other meets and invitational races arc away. Honors lists continue to be published. Latest is that Stephen Grosshans of Lake Odessa made the dean's list at University of Northwestern Ohio at Lima. The Grand Rapids Press lists the birth of a son, Kirby Thomas, to Tate and Dia Eggers of Holland. The West Berlin Wesleyan Church Is hold­ ing a hog roast with entertainment on Saturday Sept. 13. from 4 to 7 p.m. The cost to $5 per person or S20 per fam­ ily. The church is two miles west of Jordan Lake Highway on Portland Road. The flea market is reluming to the VFW post. Dates are Friday and Saturday Sept. 12 and 13. Vendors are invited to call to rent tables. Central United Methodist Church reverted to its (almost) year-round schedule last Sunday with classes for all ages starting at 9 a.m. and worship services at 10:30. The edu­ cation program for children has a totally now concept, with children rotating among four areas of learning. There will be one instructor 5.507o apr* 7-year Fixed Rate Mortgage Hastings City Bank’s New l-year balloon the benefits continue... / Locked rate for 7 years with a 3O-year amortization / Free checking account** / Fast approval process / Personalized, friendly service / 6 convenient locations Bank 1886 You’re Invited Disregard nastiness No cat napping Love best memory What: Pennock Endoscopy Center Open House When: Thursday, September 11,4'6 p.m Where: 915 W. Green St., in the Pennock Professional Building Why: To introduce our new Pennock Endoscopy Center, designed to enhance the outpatient endoscopy experience in a more convenient setting, and to enjoy some refreshments! For more information call (269) 948'5899 Pennock SERVICES 0 Dear Annie: I recently went to visit my family in Alabama. The visit was made all the more special by my grandmother, who turned 90 this year. She hugged me as tight as her frail arms would allow and said, Tve been waiting to see you." Then I read the letter from "Grandma in Virginia." who told her grandchildren they would be disinherited if they got tattoos. I feel so sad for her grandchildren. What a terrible memory to leave with them when she passes. I will remember the teacakes my grandmoth­ er made, the shared sleeve of crackers, the cream-style fresh-off-the-cob coin with bacon, and most importantly, the uncondi­ tional love. A lasting memory of "my-way-or-the-highway” is wrong. But a memory of pure love is priceless. - A Granddaughter Who is Crazy About Her Grandma Dear Granddaughter What a loving tribute to a grandmother who does it right! Shy sickness? Dear Annie: My handsome, smart 16-yearold son has always been shy. While growing up. he had a small group of friends. However, the last couple of years he has become increasingly withdrawn, even from those he was close to before. I have tried to get "Adam" to participate in school activities, and although he takes part in sports, he will not consider anything else. He seldom participates in the social events going on at school. When I suggest activities to do or people to call, he refuses. Adam seems per­ fectly content to spend time in family activi­ ties, and although we love his company, I feel he needs to do "kid" things. I don't want to risk alienating him by sug­ gesting a counselor, but I am concerned that he is comfortable only around adults. — Omaha, Neb. Dear Omaha: Not every child needs to be pushed into the social whirl. When Adam plays sports, does he have a problem being part of the team? Does he talk to other kids at school, even if he doesrit see them outside of class? Shyness can be debilitating for some chil­ dren. Find out (through teachers, coaches, school counselors or parents of classmates) if Adam is being ostracized or bullied, and has given up trying to be part of a group, h’s also possible his preference for adults indicates a maturity he hasn't found in his peers. If you notice discomfort or belligerence about socializing, take him to see a counselor. Otherwise, let him be. Bathing brother Dear Annie: I am hesitant to allow my 8year-old daughter to sleep over at her girl­ friend’s house because the girl bathes with her brother, ’Tom." age 12. I do not wish to expose my daughter to a boy’s nudity. What do you say? — Maryland Mom Dear Maryland: We do not recommend that children of the opposite sex bathe together past the age of 5, but there is no reason to believe that Tom will bathe with your daugh­ ter. Talk to the parents and explain your con­ cerns. Then either bathe your daughter before she goes to her friend s house, or teil her she is not permitted to be undressed in front of Tom. She's old enough to follow directions. ‘Parasite’protest Dear Annie: I was steaming after reading the letter from "J.B. in the East," who said all stay-at-home wives are parasites. When our children were born, my husband and I made the decision that I would stay home to raise them. Although I have a uni­ versity degree and held a terrific job, I am happy to be home with my children. They wake up to a mother who gets them ready for the day, gives them a hot breakfast and walks with them to school. I am there Jo assist with homework and listen to their daily adven­ tures. When my husband comes home after a long and tiring day, the house is clean and fresh supper is waiting. He knows how lucky he is and understands the value of the work I do. You bet I am entitled to an equal share of ajl we have built as a team. - Full Partner, Not a Parasite Dear Partner: Parents who can afford to stay home and raise their children are fortu­ nate indeed, and so are their families. The parent who provides nurturing, along with chauffeur service and home cooking, is worth any price. Two years later Dear Readers: Today marks the second anniversary of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks. Please take a moment out of your day to remember those who died, as well as the heroic emergency personnel who put their own lives in peril, and the coura­ geous passengers on United Hight 93. who sacrificed themselves by bringing down the plane in Pennsylvania, preventing it from doing greater harm. Say a prayer for the con­ tinued strength of the families of those who are no longer with us, but who always will be remembered. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 11.2003 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Nashville Union School. 1902 Rural schools in Barry County, Michigan By Joyce Weinbrecht When the late Nancy Boersma retired as Barry County Clerk she gave us some material which she wanted us to publish. We have been trying to do this. This week's essay, by an unknown to me author, gives us a good overview of early edu­ cation in Barry County. If you recognize this article, let us know and we will give proper credits to you. Rural Schools in Barry County, Michigan The area known as Bam County. State of Michigan, was divided into four townships on March 6 p.m.. 1838. before it was actually organized as a civil government. An act of the Michigan State Legislature on March 15. 1839. made it a civil organization which could conduct business as a township. In the next several years the area was divided and redivided until it con­ sisted of 16 separate townships, each with a civil government organization and a central county government with the county scat located in Hastings Township. This legislation was the foundation of legal and municipal proceedings as the townships were designated and set off. As the townships organized and set up local governments, each became responsible for building and maintain­ ing certain roads, organization and financing and operating local schools, enforcing laws at all levels and caring for the poor in their own townships, as well as assessing and collecting taxes to suppor, the local services. Early schools reflected the population, the economic status and the social development of the individual communities. School districts could and did levy head type assessments to pro­ vide for various expenses of the schools. Old school records shew this kind of assessment ranging from $.25 to $1. per child. A cord of wood per family was a common assessment. In 1864 Michigan passed a state school law based on federal school laws which required that free education through the eighth grade be offered to every Michigan Child. The law set down guidelines and rules that the school dis­ tricts were required to follow if they were to receive state school aid money. Counties were required to set up 'County Education Associations with a County Commissioner of Schools. The school districts were required to report to the stale about the happenings in th- districts. This included information about the number of students enrolled for each term, the condition of the school property and equipment, teachers hired and their qualifications and salaries. The text books being used for all courses of studies had to be reported. The number of students attending high school and which high school they were going to had to be reported as well as the cost of tuition which the district was paying out. had to be reported. The goal of the State of Michigan was to pro­ vide equal opportunity for an education »o every child in the State of Michigan. This included placing the schools at tegular intervals (every Hastings Union School, Hastings, Michigan Woodland Consolidated School 1923. Woodland, Michigan Hinds School, Baltimore Township. Bob Casey former owner. schools into one district and built a building to accommodate the larger number of students. Other areas gradually' became consolidated so that at this time (1991) there are no longer any rural school systems left. Some of the buildings stand, used for other purposes; some just stand waiting for the ravages of time to bring them down. They stand as a reminder to an era passed, with only another generation to remem­ ber when they did exist as working units. Perhaps this publication can help keep alive a little longer, the sounds of the school bell on a crisp fall day. the laughter ringing out as the youngsters slide down the hill beside the school, the smell of wet wool, and wood smoke and the drone of young voices as they read just above a whisper. Woodland Union School. Woodland Township. two miles) so that no child had to walk further than another to school. The grading of schools was evolved to give every child in the system the same opportunity for advancing through the system, based on the same teaching materials, so that each might enter high school with the same basic education. This led to the consolidation of rural schools with larger systems. Union schools were built to accommodate the influx of youngsters coming into village and city high schools, and later into the larger school sys­ tems as more consolidations and annexations occurred. The progress of consolidation for Barry County was not completed until July 1967, over a century after the passing of the State School Law of 1864. Requirements for teachers have changed over the past century also, as the systems have become more sophisticated. In the 1840s oncroom schools were taught by young men and young women who had completed a course of eight grades, many times at the school they were now teaching. Teachers’ pay was very low. resulting in the hiring of very young and very inexperienced persons to teach. Boarding with families of the school district was a common practice if the teacher was not already living at home in the district Teachers changed frequently, sometimes each term, as the teachers married and started fami­ lies of their own or moved on to other jobs. By 1900 certificates of teaching could be earned by attending a professional training institution, and the County Normal System for training teachers was bom. One year at the County Normal gave a one year' certificate. Passing an additional examination gave a three year certificate which was renewable. Four year degrees from state teachers' colleges became a way to obtain a more permanent leaching certificate. Western Michigan Teachers College (now Western Michigan University) and Mt Pleasant Teachers College supplied Barry County with many teachers. By 1970 teachers in Michigan were required to have a four year degree and do 18 hours of graduate credit to obtain a life teaching certifi­ cate. Many Barry County Normal graduates managed to obtain life certificates while work­ ing at teaching by attending classes offered by Western Michigan. Consolidation began in the 1920s, when Woodland Township consolidated its rural Map of school districts, in 1946. WHY WAIT UNTIL WINTER SEMESTER? 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"It's our first home game on the turf, against an arch rival who we play in every other sport but haven't met in football since 1937." The two squads enter the game on opposite sides of the coin at this point. The Trojans had their way with a Holland Christian last week, a team playing its first season of varsity football, and are 2-0. The Saxons suffered their second defeat, 35-7 to Wayland, one of the favorites in the O-K Gold. “Hastings record is deceiving,’’ said Penfield. “They’re a dam good football team." “It should be a fantastic evening." Delton begins the Kalamazoo Valley Association season with a bang Friday night. The Panthers host league favorite Pennfield. DK suffered its first loss of the sea­ son last week to Gull Lake 33-7. Pennfield beat Gull Lake already this season 28-14. Lakewood will play its first ever Capital Area Athletic Conference contest Friday night when it hosts Fowlerville. Maple Valley could use some homecoming magic this Friday to right the ship following a tough loss to its rival. Olivet. The Lions host Morrice this week. Here’s a wrap-up of last week's local grid­ iron action. Wayland 35, Hastings 7 by David T. Young Editor A veteran, opportunistic Wayland ballclub made Hastings pay for its mistakes. The Wildcats, with many returnees from its Class BB state semifinalist squad last season, showed they are among the teams to beat again in the rugged O-K Gold Conference. Showing an uncanny ability to score in a hurry, just like last year, they recorded three touchdowns in the last seven minutes of the first half. The Saxons were able to thwart Wayland’s early scoring chances, one time thanks to a fumble recovery by Brandon Johnson and another on an interception by Kyle Arnie. At one point in the first period quarterback Adam Gensler had apparently scored on a five-yard burst, but the play was called back because of a holding penalty. From there. Hastings held the invaders on four downs. However, the inevitable finally happened at 6:56 in the second quarter when Wildcat full­ “Coffee doesn’t taste very good on a Saturday morning after you lose, man, but we’ll be back.” - Delton Coach Rob Heethuis Current Records Delton Hastings Lakewood Middkville Maple Valley 1-1 0-2 1-1 2-0 1-1 in passing, good for 31 yards, but one inter­ ception. Receptions were made by Bowman and Case. Hastings was held to six first downs and 161 yards in total offense. Wayland had 296 yards offensively. Defensively, coach Kyle DeHom praised the efforts of David Smith. Jake Armour and Ferguson, who also had a fumble recovery in the second half. Gull Lake 33, Delton Kellogg 7 The Delton varsity football team dropped the ball Friday night against Gull Lake. DK fell to 1-1 with a 33-7 loss to the Blue Devils. "We had opportunities, but just didn't take advantage of it," said Panther coach Rob Heethuis. A dropped pass hurt DK once deep the Devil’s territory and the Panthers fumbled the ball away twice in the second half. After winning the turnover battle in the opening game of the season. DK didn’t against Gull Lake. The Devils amassed 415 yards of tota» offense, with 245 coming on the ground. Quarterback Gary Allen ran in Gull Lake’s Maple Valley running back Lance Harvey (34) finds a little room to run with the help of blocks from Kenny Cams (36) and Nate Racine (70). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Should sport be sacrificed to ensure a call is right? Sports are so important to a lot of people that sometimes the sport gets put on the back burner. That may not sound like it makes sense, but it does. Trust me. Last Friday I stepped out of the county to cover our other school. Caledonia. For those keeping track of the O-K Gold standings, the Fighting Scots are 2-0 and have racked up a total of 97 points in their first two games. Everything was going great from a spectators point of view until 2:40 remained in the first half. How do I know things weren’t right? My notepad is covered with question marks, scrib­ bles, and other squiggly lines. Let me set the scene. Caledonia scores to go ahead 23-7 over Wyoming Park. The Scot defense comes on the field and forces the Vikings into a fourth-and-9 at their own 26-yard line. It looks like the perfect time for a punt, which makes the Wyoming Park coach think it’s a perfect time for a fake. The Vikings line up in punt formation, and the punter drops back to pass after taking the snap. He sees a receiver down field. He throws. While the ball is in the air, a whistle sounds, but everyone keeps playing. A flag is thrown, we would later leam for pass interference on Caledonia. Caledonia intercepts the pass and runs it back into the Park end zone. You make the call. ’ think the officials thought they had an extra long commercial break to try and figure this one out. The officials huddled on the field. Caledonia is frantically making the tipped ball motion on the sidelines. If the ball was lipped there can be no pass interference, which would mean a Caledonia TD. After about five minutes the officials break from their huddle and go to tell Caledonia coach Tom Burrill what they’d decided. Another meeting followed that. Next it was the Wyoming Park coaches chance for a meeting with the officials. The entire time the Park sideline was asking for the penalty to be enforced giving the Vikings an auto­ matic first down. The referee even signaled the penalty to the press box at one point. Guess what happened after the officials discussion with Park coach John Doyle. Another officials" meeting on the field. By this point it had been nearly 20 minutes, and what was the outcome? The same as on a sandlot of course, a do over, but nobody really knew why until half­ time. "The rules are not always as black and white as you might think." said one official to Doyle who was on his way off the field. When there’s an inadvertent whistle the play goes back. "We got so caught up in the penalty that we missed that." It took the officials 20 minutes to decide, when there's an inadvertent whistle the play goes back. Shouldn 't one of them have a rule book in their pocket? Is that allowed? The officials' decision was so important, because the game was so important, that they held up the game for more than the length of an entire quarter. It might not always be right, but that's why we love sports. They really do seem that important sometimes don’t they. I thought that kind of thing just happened with instant replay in the NFL. like on Sunday when Lions’ coach Steve Mariucci challenged nothing. I like him as the coach, but this is just something I noticed. Some people liked that he was so fired up. but they didn’t realize he was fired up for no reason. The infamous ‘muff’, which enoed up meaning nothing? cost the Lions a time out. It sounded like Mariucci ended up challenging whether or not the Cardinal returner had touched the ball, which obviously he did. To me, it was all just a lot of wasted time. Was it worth it to gel it right? I guess??? By the way, on the do over, the Vikings punted, were flagged, moved back five yards and punted again. All that would have been missed if the officals got it wrong. back Matt Daley took the ball over the goal line from five yards out. He scored again on a 21-yard run only a minute later because the ‘Cats came up with a surprise onside kick they recovered. It took them only four plays to hit pay dirt that second time. Wayland struck for its third touchdown in the brief Saxons' second quarter nightmare with just 18.5 seconds showing on clock before halftime when Gensler and Brad Buell hooked up on an 11-yard TD strike. Buell then booted the extra point to make it 21-0 at the half. .. . The Wildcats wasted little time in getting back on the board early in the second half. Linebacker Andrew Crooks picked off an errant pass at the Hastings 37 and rambled all the way to the 5-yard line. Two plays later, Gensler sneaked it over the goal line from a yard out. Thre second half was barely two minutes old and Wayland was in command at 28-0. Hastings had a bad offensive series that pushed the ball back as far as its own 17, where Adam Case got off a pretty good punt on fourth down. Unfortunately. Wayland’s Nick Wysocki, one of the fastest runners in the league, returned it back to the Saxons’ 35. Once again, the Wildcats wasted little time. They came up with a couple of first downs and Gensler ran it in from 15 yards out with 1:07 left in the third quarter. With the score 35-0, the running clock, not stopping for first downs, plays that ended up out of bounds or incomplete passes, was invoked. Hastings finally got on the board late in the game. Quarterback Andy Kelly ran a couple of option pitches to running back Drew Bowman, who on the second one took it in from 36 yanis with 2:33 remaining in the con­ test. Johnson kicked the extra point. Bowman finished the game with with 74 yards rushing in 17 carries. Kelly was 2-for-6 John Note looks for running room along the left side against Gull Lake. Note led Delton Friday night with 91 yards on the ground. (Photo by Linda Boyce) first four touchdowns on the night and ended the game with 117 yards on 11 carries. “We just didn't contain him as well as we’d like," said Heethuis. Gul! Lake took a 13-0 first quarter lead on 10 and 26-yard TD runs by Allen. Corrie Latta got Delton on the board with a one yard TD run with 7:30 left in the first half, but it was all the scoring the Panthers would muster. Allen added a 20-yard TD run just before the half and a 10-yaid score in the third peri­ od. which put the Devils up 26-7. "Coffee doesn’t taste very good on a Saturday morning after you lose man. but we’ll be back.*’ said Heethuis. John Noto led the DK offensive attack with 91-yards on 14 carries. The Panthers gained 133 yards on the ground, and 73 through the air. Tyler Blacken completed 6 of his II pass attempts. Todd Champion had 12 tackles defensively for Delton. Wayland's Brad Buell leaps into the air to catch a pass from Adam Gensler while Saxon defensive back Kyle Arney (3) makes a mid-air tackle. yards on four carries. TK totaled 379 yards on the ground. Eldridge completed 3 of 6 passes for 71 yards. “It’s a great start to the O-K Gold for us," said Penfield. “We were able to play lots of people and give some of our depth kids a good look.’’ He added that he believes team depth will be a big factor in the league this year. Belding 22, Lakewood 12 The Lakewood varsity football team's sea­ son opener didn’t have a happy ending Friday night. The visitors from Belding scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Vikings and take a 22-12 win. After falling behind 8-0 in the first quarter the Vikings inched back in the game on a twoyard run by Josh Mitchell, but the conversion attempt failed and Belding clung to an 8-6 lead. By the time the Vikings could score again, on a 34-yard pass from Tyler Beglin to Jason Copelin late in the fourth quarter, the Redskins had added two more touchdowns. Belding’s three touchdowns all came on the Hastings High School varsity football coach Kyle DeHom talks to his players during a timeout in their 35-7 loss to Wayland Friday night. Middleville 44. Holland Christian 13 TK's varsity football team moved to 2-0 Friday with a 44-13 win over Holland Christian. "We had our way with them in the first half," said Penfield. “Our speed coupled with their inexperience led to a good first half.’’ The Trojans scored all 44 points in the first half, taking a 28-0 lead in the first period. Darrin Tape started the scoring for TK with a 58-yard run. and ended the first quarter scoring on a 32-yard TD pass from Josh Eldridge. in between the two Tape touchdowns were a 79-yard run by Eldridge for a score and a 25-yard TD pass from Eldridge to Eric Reeder. “We big played them quite a bit,” said Penfield. The Trojans other two first half TD’s came on a 79-yard run by Scott Brooks, and a 36yard run by Adam Loveless. Tape wasn't done making big plays. He added what Penfield said he believes to be a school record field goal of 39 yards. ground, as it racked up 319 yards rushing, to Lakewood’s 164. lyier Beglin ran for half of the Vikings’ total. 82 yards on 17 carries. The Vikes passed for 151 yards. Beglin threw for 91 yards on two completions. Josh Mitchell was four of 14 for 57 yards. Lakewood's 6’4 205 lb. senior Marc Miller hauled in four of the Vikings' completed pass­ es 117 yards. Olivet 24, Maple Valley 0 by Jon Gambee Well, there’s just no easy way to say it Maple Valley got handed its lunch Friday by a fired up Olivet football team, 24-0 in the Lions’ home opener of the 2003 season. You can talk about building character, play­ ing through adversity, bearing up magnifi­ cently against overwhelming odds, but the simple fact is. Maple Valley never really got anything going for itself in the entire contest and is lucky the score wasn’t higher. "We didn’t play very well," said Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt, in what might have been the understatement of the season. "We This scene, the sacking of Saxon quarterback Andy Kelly, unfortunately was all too common last Friday night at Johnson Field. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 11. 2003 — Page 11 FOOTBALL, continued from previous page have a lol of work to do and if we don’t get it done this week, we’re in a lot of trouble.’’ Even though it was small consolation, the Lions did play better in the second half. They held the Eagles to only eight points, as com­ pared to the 16 Olivet scored in the first 24 minutes. But the question arises, did they play twice as good or only half as bad? The Eagles ran up 297 yards in total offense, while holding the Lions to just 102. Olivet had 188 yards on the ground and 109 in the air. Maple Valley had 101 on the ground and although they completed one 17 yard pass. 16 yards in sacks went against the pass­ ing yardage, giving them a net one yard for the entire night. The game was not pretty, for either team actually. There were seven fumbles in the contest, with Maple Valley fumbling four times. Each team lost one fumble. Tailback Cam Bramer led the Eagle Charge with 134 yards rushing and he caught two passes for 24 yards. Quarterback Zane Gay hit on six out of six passes, including a 41 yard scoring stnke to Cody Flynn in the first quarter. That touchdown followed a 27 yard field goal by Dave Eggleston to give the Eagles a 10-0 lead after the first quarter. In the second quarter. Gay capped a 16 play. 90 yard drive with a three yard quarterback sneak and though tlie extra point try by Eggleston failed, the Lions found themselves down 16-0 at the half. Meanwhile. Maple Valley struggled the entire night. Their first series lasted only three plays and netted a minus seven yards. Olivet blocked the punt attempt and that set up Eggleston's field goal as it gave the visitors great field position on the Lion 24. It took only five plays to move into Eggleston’s range. Maple Valley received the second half kickoff, but fumbled on the third play from scrimmage and Olivet recovered. The Eagles moved 41 yards on nine plays, capped off by a two yard touchdown run by Bramer. Gay ran in the two point conversion to end the scoring. Down by 24 points with 12 minutes to play was just loo much for the Lions to overcome, given that their offense is based almost entire­ ly on the run. But Maple Valley put together a solid fourth quarter and. even if they could not score themselves, they held together to keep Olivet from getting back into the end zone. Lance Harvey led the Lions in rushing with 58 yards on nine carries before he left late in the game with a sprained ankle. But the one-sided loss stunned the Lions and most of the team was inconsolable after­ wards. Many of the Lions were standing around in a daze, like deer caught in a car’s headlights and Mittelstacdt cut his post game interview short lo spend time wilh members of his team who took the loss particularly hard. It is a testament to the Hall of Fame coach that his first concern was for how his players were handling the loss. "I think we have the potential to turn this around,” he said, ’’arid I think we showed in the second half that we are not going to quit.” Someone from the crowd made the com­ ment that perhaps this would be a rebuilding year for Maple Valley, but this is a program that has prided itself on the adage that the Lions don't rebuild, they reload. Now, Mittelstaedt and his team have to go back to the drawing board and find more fire power for a tough visiting Morrice team next week. Tennis team earns a pair of league wins The Saxon varsity girls' tennis tcaiu is off to a good start in the O-K Gold. Hastings won two conference contests in the last week. Monday afternoon the Saxons shutout Wyoming Park. 8-0. and they did it without losing more that one game in any set all the way up and down the lineup. Margo Cooklin at first singles and Amy Ingle at number two double-bageled each of their opponents. At third singles Jessica Hendershot was a 6-0, 6-1 winner. Fourth singles player Sam Sleevi also won 6-0. 6-1. Danielle Drumm and Angie Norris com­ bined for a 6-0, 6-1 win at first singles. Both the second doubles team of Christy Pohja and Whitney Johnson and the third doubles team of Allison Cooney and Ashley Gibson won 6-1,6-1. At fourth doubles. Anna Lawrence and Nicole Noviskey earned lhe Saxons eight Busy week like a roller coaster ride for Delton Kellogg varsity soccer team Delton’s varsity boys’ soccer has been busy in the past week, they split in four games, sandwiching a pair of wins around a pair of losses. The first one was probably the most impor­ tant of them all. Last Wednesday the Panthers opened KVA play with a 3 0 victory over Pennfield. Tyler Harris. Pedro Vieira, and Josh Barnes each scored a Panther goal, al of the but DK coach Paul Harter said, "the defense made the difference today. Mario Castaneda, Brad Goldsworthy, and Sebastian Becker played outstanding in our defense, and Julian Ortega turned in anothet solid performance." Adam Rouse huu an assist for the Panther squad, which is 1 -0 in the KVA. The Panthers' other victory in the four game set came Tuesday against Gobles. 6-1. DK didn't get things rolling until the sec­ ond halt. The Panthers scored the games first goal then Gobles answered on a penalty kick to go into hal.-timc tied at I. "We started slow offensively." said Harter. "In the second half our defense continued to play flawlessly and our offense came alive scoring five goals in 20 minutes." Barnes scored two of DK’s goals, with Vieira. Harris, Brandon Butzirus. and Kyle Wells each adding one. Harris also had three assists, and Chong Lee had one. “Our substitute players then took over and continued lhe offensive pressure sealing lhe win.” said Harter. Overall, lhe Panthers are 3-4 on the season. Monday, the Panthers fell to the Hastings Saxons 5-3. “We played very well against a good Hastings team." said Harter. The undefeated Saxons took a 3-1 lead into half time, but the Panthers rallied back to tie the score at 3. Hastings made good on a comer kick chance with five minutes remaining, then added an insurance goal as die final seconds ticked off lhe clock. Vieira, Harris, and Barnes had the goals for DK. Aaron Fortier continued his hot start lo lhe season for Hastings with three goals in the game. Jacob Elliot and Scott Larsen knocked in the Saxons’ other two goals. The Lakewood offense went over the top early, and wound up wilh a 6-0 victory over the Delton Kellogg varsity boy’s soccer squad last Thursday. Tyler Harms scored three goals, and had two assists for Lakewood. “We played lhe best game we’ve played yet.” said Lakewood coach Paul Gonzales. Less than five minutes into the contest. Lakewood’s Brad Stroner sent a long ball over the head of Harms and lhe Panther’s last line of defense. Harms outpaced lhe defenders to the bull and knocked it into the back of the net for a 1-0 Lakewood lead. A long ball from senior defender Justin LeVeque 14 minutes later produced a near duplicate of Harms first goal. The Vikes took that 2-0 lead into half-time, and came out firing on all cylinders again in the second half. Gabe Rayner scored a couple quick goa'j. after the break, both on assists by Harms, and lhe route was on. Simon Phelps also had an assist on Rayner's second goal. Harms scored his third goal of the evening on an assist from freshman forward Nick Clancy, then Clancy scored on i long shot of his own for the Vikings’ final tally. Delton coach Paul Harter was surprised by the avalanche of goals against his squad. “The defense has been lhe strongest part of our team the last two games," said Harter. “They’ve been flawless.” The game was the day after the Panthers’ big KVA win over Pennfield. “They gave so much yesterday, it might have been an emotional let down today,” said Harter. Coming up the Panthers host Otsego on Monday and Paw Paw on Wednesday. point by forfeit. Things were a little lighter Wednesday. September 3, for the Saxons at Middleville, but the visitors came away with a 5-3 victory. Cooklin and Ingle both won easily in their first and second singles matches. Cooklin 6-1. 6-1 ind Ingle 6-1. 6-0, but the rest of the Saxons had much tighter matches. The wo teams split four three set matches in the remainder of the flights, and at second doubles Pohja and Johnson eked out a 7-5,7­ 6 (8) victory. Winning three set matches for Hastings were Gibson and Cooney 2-6, 7-6 (2). 6-4 al third doubles, and Hendershot al third singles 06. 6-3,6-4. The Saxons arc working their way through the heart of the conference schedule right now. Hastings hosted Holland Christian on Wednesday, host Caledonia Monday, then visit South Christian this coming Wednesday. HYAA Football Leedy 3rd & 4th Grade Team The Hasitrgs Leedy third and fourth grade leam looped Union City 40-0. The Hastings offense was led by Anthony Veltrc with three TD’s, Devin Farr with two TD’s. and Jon French with one. Bobby Leedy had three extra points in the contest. The team got good blocking up from from Brandon Johnson, Leedy, Chase Williams. Austin Lsjcak, Nick Harmer, and Cody Newton. The defense was ledy by Johnson. Ty Williams, Farr, Vekre, Leedy, Mitchell Pelfrey, Brian Graybill, Garrett Powers, and Alex Villa. John Parker added an intercep­ tion. and Lajcak picked up a fumble. The special teams were led by Tun Thompson with good kick-offs, Brie Dejong, and Leedy with a fumble recovery. Sth & 6th Grade Blue The fifht and sixth grade bllue team opened its season with a big 42-6 win over Lakeview. Tlie defense was very strong lhe enure game, stopping Lakeview’s running attack and intercepting three passes. Luke Hubbell, Gab Sutherland, Jake Stockham, and Eric Pettengill led the team in tackles. Riley McLean. John Stanton, and Mark Allen collected one interception each. McLean opened the scoring with a 53yard punt return for a TD. Troc Dailey added a pair of first half touchdown ram erf 23 and 15 yards. Bryam Debryn scampered 29 yards for a touchdown before the half. On the first drive of the second half. Joey Gciseler scored on a 13-yard ran. Jared Rambin closed out the scoring for the Bine team with a 51 -yard touchdown run. Oder tep performers for the Saxons were Jon Northrup, Patrick Garrett, Rob Allerding, Sheldon Westworth, Austin Mauer, and OEb Cyler. lUdfcgs 3, Sth & 6th GrMle tai The Hastings 3, fifth and sixth grade team defeated Union City Saturday by the score of 24-7. Colby Wilcox scored the first touchdown for Hastings on a 42-yard ran around the left aid. Ryan McPhail scored the next two touch­ downs for Hastings, one on a 53-yard punt return and the other on a 42-yard ran. Casey Shaeffer kicked three extra points for the young Saxons. Offensive linemen Collin Ferguson, Joe Morey, and Paul Sttiuman stood out for ^afting^.1 ’ | ft g 4 The orfeh’se was fed Sy ime Miller, Jacob Sas, and Beu Reaser. Family Fun Pay at Camp Delton junior defender Brad Goldsworthy finds some space against Lakewood to move the ball up field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) CMbrate your fanny at Camp Algonquin. 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Call the YMCA for details Lakewood's Brad Stroner (left) and Delton's Josh Bames battle for possession of the ball ac the referee keeps his eyes on everything last Thursday at Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I �Page 12 — Thursday. September 11. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Lakewood wins boys’ race at Yankee Springs Invitational Trojan girls re-emerging as team to beat in cross by David T. Young Editor The Middleville girls’ cross country team still isn’t at full strength, yet it appears to be emerging as the team to beat in the toughest Division II league in the state. The Trojans won the Yankee Springs Invitational Monday afternoon, besting O-K Gold Conference challengers Wayland, South Christian and Caledonia. They scored 55 team points, Wayland was runner-up at 69, South Christian third at 77, Caledonia fourth at 102 and Lakewood fifth among the 11 teams that had at least five runners to finish the race. Lakewood and junior standout Corey Thelen won the boys’ race. Coach Jim Hassett’s Vikings won as a team with 68 points, three ahead of South Christian and 19 better than third place Wayland. Caledonia was fourth and Hastings 11th with 292 points. Middleville was 12th. Thirteen teams finished the boys’ contest. Middleville coach Tammy Benjamin noted her girls weren’t at full strength because they were missing junior Natalie Hoag, who has been having ear infection problems. Yet they took three of the top six places and six of the top 24. “We ran well,” acknowledged Benjamin, though she insisted her legions can do even better as the season progresses. Middleville has a proud tradition to live up to. It won three consecutive Divion 11 state championships until failing to get out of re^kmals last season. The Troians just might be back on the path to one of the elite tn the state the way they ran Monday afternoon in sweltering temperatures above 85 Freshman Rebecca Winchester once again proved she’s the second best newcomer in this area, finishing second to the first best fresh­ man, Wayland’s Jessica Armstrong. Armstrong won the race in 19:28, her first sub-20-minute performance ever. Winchester came in at 19:57, also her first time in that elite clocking milestone. The Middleville supporting cast did more than a fine job. Junior Kaleigh Page checked in with a fine 20:34 to take fifth and senior Jessica Stortz, still working out the kinks from serving in Army boot camp this summer, was only a sec­ ond behind Page in sixth. Sophomore Chancy Robinson was 18th in 22:00 and senior Aubrey Raymond was 24th in 22:25, only about a second faster than teammate Kersta Gustafson. The victory avenged the Trojans’ secondplace performance behind Wayland Aug. 23 at the Wayland Invitational. Though there were some bright spots, coach Ellen Dykstra Wilcox said her Caledonia group has a lot of work to do. Senior Tricia Miederna, perennial state qualifier and O-K Gold individual champion last October, finished fourth in 20:15. Sophomore Kendra Ross was the brightest spot of the day for the Fighting Scots, as she took seventh in 20:46, her personal best ever by 25 seconds. Brandi Victory checked in 23rd in 22:17. followed by Stephanie Maxim, 35th at 23:04, and Nikki Muuse 36th in 23:09. Lake wood’s girls were led by Dana Nichols, who crossed finish line in eighth place at 20:51. Sadie Catt was 14th in 21:33, Alissa Goble 20th in 22:08. Ashley Barcroft 21st in 22:18 and Liz Stuart 42nd in 23:52. Hastings' Erin Hemerling (right) sprints ahead of Byron Center's Katie Wolfe just before the’finish. • For Hastings. Erin Hemerling led the way with 50th place in 25:22. Mandi Beckul 65th in 27:19. Amanda Hurless 67th in 27:37, Dani Hodges 68th in 27:52 and Devin Jordan 72nd in 31:24. In the boys’ race. Thelen won in 16:26, again without much competition. The only time he hasn’t won in recent memory is last November’s state meet and last Saturday when he took a wrong turn at the Lansing Eastern Invitational. Thelen's winning supporting cast, which gets even belter with every meet, was Casey Schrock, ninth in 17:33; Jesse Schrock. 14th in 18:04; Ryan Possehn. 21st in 18:25. and Jason Sterkenberg. 23rd in 18:26. Corey Rayner was 37th and Michael Forman 57th. Caledonia finished a distant fourth in the team derby with 142 points. The Scots were led by Kirk Post. 15th in 18:05; Jon Goebel. 20th in 18:14; Frank D’Amico. 24th in 18:30; Travis Sutter. 48th in 19:18. and Mike Schmidtke 43rd. David Peterson led Hastings with a 17thplace finish in 18:06. He was followed by Rusty BurghdofT. 53rd in 19:56; Kyle Quad*. 64th in 21:21; Jared Ford, 71st in 22:07 and A.J. Singleterry, 77th in 22:07. Middleville was 12lh with 292 points. Alex Robinson was the top Trojan finisher with a lime of 18:46, good for 30th place. He was followed by Tim Wilson 60th in 20:24. Chris Harkness 62nd in 20:57, Brian Cuneo 65th in 21 ;2! and Lars Gustafson 75th in 21:53. In lhe smaller schools' division of the invi­ tational. the Delton girls claimed three of the top 10 slots and earned the runner-up trophy with 86 team points, 40 behind Allendale, while Maple Valley took fourth with 118. Sophomore Marissa Ingle crossed the fin­ ish line in 21:31, good for third place. The only faster runners in this race were two perennial all-staters, Nicole Bush of Kelloggsville in an amazing 18:43.4 and Allendale’s Jaime Watson in 19:25. Bush iis a three-time slate champion. Another sophomore. Whitney Knollenberg. checked Li eighth at 22:05 and Kristin Wtlfingcr was right behind her ;n ninth with a time of 22:14. Chelsea Stephens was 34th in 24:52 and Ashley Hennessey 39th in 25:44. Maple Valley, had only five runners, but all scored well, was led by Jessica McMillen. 13th in 22:52; Dhanielle Tobias, 14th in 22:56; Muriel Wieland. 18th in 23:15; Lisa Hamilton, 30th in 24:37. and Saiena Woodman, 55th in 27:40. Delton took third in the boys’ competition with 118 points. Allendale won it all with 38 and Kelloggsville was runner-up with 103. Evan Williams again paced the Panther boys with a run of 17:46. good for sixth place. Levi Roberts took 14th in 18:26, Stephen Fetteriy 35th in 19:39, Tom Sigler 36th in 19:42 and Andrew Ouding 38th in 19:46. Dustin Jones was the only boys’ entry for Maple Valley. He finished 19th with a respectable time of 18:39. Delton’s Levi Roberts (left) finished one second ahead of Parchment’s Nick Tecca Monday in the Kellogg race at Yankee Springs on Monday. (Photos by David T. 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Maple Vallry Athletic Director Mike Sparks said the team is ready for its first league game against Bellevue tonight. “We were fortunate that the games we for­ feited were non-league games.” said Sparks. “We didn’t have enough players for the first three games, but for the last two we had enough that we could play them as scrim­ mages.” Sparks attributes the low number of play­ ers to a variety of causes. “We have a reduced number of foreign exchange students this year and they typical­ ly make up a good portion of our team." said Sparks noting that in previous years the team Defensive effort gets DK lady eagers back on track has had between 17 and 24 players. “It kind of goes in spurts.” he added. “Soccer is new to us as a high school sport in Maple Valley. We added soccer as a varsity sport a couple of years ago because there was a group of parents who were very interested in having their kids play high school soccer.” Sparks explained that as lhe kids graduated or moved on to other activities there haven’t always been equal numbers lo replace them. Last spring varsity soccer coach Josh Meersma and Brenda Green formed lhe Maple Valley Youth Soccer League, for chil­ dren through sixth grade, in part lo help pro­ mote interest in soccer in Maple Valley. “Realistically we should have started a youth soccer league before we started a var­ sity soccer team.” he added. “There was a lol of excitement when we first started the varsi­ ty soccer team; but right now it’s going to be a challenge to keep our numbers of players up until we start reaping the benefits of the youth league." Delton’s varsity girls’ basketball team improved to 4-1 with a pair of wins in the last week. Tuesday al Schoolcraft the Panthers used a relentless man-to-man defense to overcome some off • sive struggles in a 58-38 victory. The Panthers took a 7-point lead into the final quarter, and the offense kicked into gear as they outscored the Eagles 20-7 to end the game. Sophomore Alex Culbcrt led the Panthers with 15 points, while Shannah Fisher poured in 14 and Alex Alaniz added 10. Shanna Tamminga pulled down 11 rebounds for DK. and Kortni Matteson chipped in with seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. It was the second straight win for the lady Panthers, after falling to Gull Lake for their only loss so far. “Winning ugly is winning.” said DK coach Rick Williams. Garrison and Josh Newhouse each shot 38’s for DK , while Nate Farrell and Caldwell each carded a 43. The scores were much improved over lhe Panthers" lone loss of the week. Tuesday, DK fell to Byron Center 155 lo 173 at Mullenhurst. Delton was led by Farrell and Newhouse, fach with a 42. Nick Haas shot a 43 for DK’s third score. Garrison. Caldwell, and Bowman each scored a 46. KVA action is in full swing for the Panthers now. DK has a match at Paw Paw today, and will visit Pennfield on Tuesday. Middleville golfers top Saxons in Gold Last Thursday at Yankee Springs the Middleville varsity boys’ golf team lopped Hastings 149 to 165. Led by Josh Enyart's 36, the top four Trojan golfers all shot in the 3O’s. Brian Doozan led Hastings with a 37. fol­ lowed by Justin Kral 41. Steven Peurach 43. and Alex McMillan and Dan Hodges with * - The Saxon Junior Varsity golfers played another fine match last Wednesday, but were defeated by Thomapple Kellogg 191 to 194. Scores for the Saxons were Thurman 45. Doug Ferrall 48, McPhillips 49. Nate Hodges 52, Hurless 53. and Cain 54. JV Tennis In a tight match with Thomapple Kellogg last Wednesday. September 3, the Saxon girls split with the Trojans 4-4. The most lopsided victory for Hastings was a 6-3, 6-0 win by Mariah Bachert and Alexis Baker aat second doubles. The Saxons other three wins came on the singles side. Jenny Johnston won 6-3. 6-4 at first singles. Kayla Ellsworth won 6-3,4-6,6­ 3 at second singles. Keri French won 6-3, 3­ 6,6-3 at fourth singles. Things weren’t so tight against Holland Christian yesterday for the JV Saxons, they lost 8-0. “Johnston had a solid match, but lost," said Saxon coach Andrew Haines. “So did Ellsworth. It was a good learning experience. They (Holland) have a lot of club kids, and 1 don’t mean dancers.” Brodock 165-445; M. Thaler 164; M. Schantz 473: M. Schondelmayer 159; L. Brandt 190-555; D. Kiersey 152; D. Hart Mallekoote 159; N. 163; G. Forbey 183­ 194-506; W. Birman D. Walker 163-447; 164-462. Tuesday Mixed Woodmansee Sawmill 7-1; TVCCU 5-3; Hastings City Bank 4-4; Consumers Concrete 4-4; Woodland Sales 2-6; Yankee 2­ 6. Mens High Game and Series - T. Neymeiyer 232-573; S. Hause 195-509. Womens High Game and Series - C. O’Keefe 203-561; D. Neymeiyer 470; S. Beebe 181. MuHenliurst Club Championship Results Championship Flight 1st: Mike Kammeraad 2nd: Griff Pratt First Flight 1st: Kevin Marshall 2nd: Tom McCormick ATTENTION Great medical office with a positive atmosphere looking for an energetic and organized professional to join our team. Serious Inquiries for this long-term position may send resume to: Delton’s Danielle Boyce (left) battles with a Schoolcraft Eagle for a rebound in the Panthers' 58-38 victory Tuesday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) P.O. Box 92 Hastings, Ml 49058 HMMMArffMtfMmMMr BOWLING SCORES Senior Citizens 4 B’s 3-1; Earl) Risers 3-1; M-M’s 3-1; Number 1 Senior 3-1; Wieland’s 3-1; Kuempel 3-1; Friends 2-2; Nash’s Harem 2-2; Sun Risas 1-3; Jesiek 1-3; Ward’s Friends 1­ 3; King Pins 1-3; Pin Pals 1-3; Butterfingers 1-3. Womens Good Games and Series - J. Gasper 190-498; S. Drake 170-487; R. Murphy 159-444; S. Patch 164-445; B. Moore 153; S. Pennington 170-443; G. Otis 174-449; N. Bechtel 159; T. Walker 162; A. Lcthcoe 158; C. Stuart 160-447; M. Wieland 156-445. Mens Good Games and Series - G. Waggoner 162-477; D. Edwards 167-458; C. Jesiek 194-484. D. Murphy 184-423; W. Amber Peck with 11, led the Saxons’ offen­ sive attack. The Saxons, who have played their last two games on the road have one more trip ahead, to Grand Rapids Catholic Central tonight, before opening the O-K Gold season at home against Wayland on Tuesday. ALL RN/LPNs: - Saxon Sports Shorts Freshmen Football The young Saxons straggled offensively and with special teams last Thursday as Wayland defeated the Saxons 25-8. After falling behind 19-0 at the half, the Saxons played better on both sides of lhe ball in the second stanza, culmination in their lone touchdown drive and two-poirz conversion. The team is now 1-1. and 0-1 in the league. JV Girls’ Basketball The Hastings JV girls’ basketball tram was defeated at Grandville last Thursday evening 37-25. Natalie Pennington scored 12 points for Hastings. Jodi Jolley collected seven rebounds. Dana Shilling grabbed six rebounds and hid three blocked shots. JV Boys’Golf The Saxon Junior Varsity golfers captured their first win in a non-conference match against Lakewood last Thursday. 192 to 194. Dereck Thurman was the low scorer for the Saxons for the third straight match with a 43. Other scores for Hastings were Mike McPhillins 47, Austin Hurless 50, Doug Ferrall 52, Dan Secord 58, and Nate Hodges 59. A hot start by Grandville last Thursday left the Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team with too tall a hill to climb, and the Saxons fell to 0-3 this fall. Grandville outscored the visiting Saxons 24-6 in the first quarter, then slowly built their lead to a 70-42 final. Bethany Gieseler with 10 points and The Saxons visited Wyoming Park in another O-K Gold contest on Wednesday afternoon. This Saturday, the Saxons will be at Charlotte for a tournament before getting back into league play with matches at Hastings Country Club Monday against Holland Christian and Wednesday against Catedonia. | Last Thursday, the Panthers overcame 27 turnovers to top Allegan 49-31. “We had too many turnovers," said Williams, “but our half court man-to-man defense was outstanding.” The defensive charge was led by Culbert, who held the Tigers’ leading scorer Megan Mokma to just eight points. Mokma had scored 26 in Allegan’s previous contest. Culbert also had 11 rebounds in the game. Matteson led the Panther offense with 17 points. She also had eight rebounds, seven steals, and three assists. Tamminga had a productive all around night, with eleven points, seven rebounds, and five steals. Fisher added 13 points for DK. The Panthers continue the non-league por­ tion of their schedule tonight when they trav­ el to Plainwell. They follow that up by host­ ing Vicksburg on Tuesday. Saxon eagers still looking for first W Two match win streak for DK as KVA begins play The Delton varsity boys’ golf team went 2­ 1 in three non-league matches last week. The perfect week for golf ended Thursday for the Panthers when they topped Comstock 166to 177. Derek Caidwell led the Panthers in that one with a 39. Brandon Garrison matched Comstock’s top scorer. Mark Slager, with a 41. Others scoring for DK were Jordan Dobbs with a 42 and Jake Bowman with a 44. The Panther victory came right on the heels of their 162 to 166 win over Allegan on Wednesday. September 3. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11.2003 — Page 13 Second Flight 1st: Duane Campbell 2nd: Jim Shembergcr Third Flight 1st: Bill Grett 2nd: Dave Green Women’s Get-Away-Retreat! Check in around 6:00 p.m. to the most magical place on earth and then don’t check out until Saturday 9:00 p.m. Participate in as many of the activities as you like, spend some time reading, bird watching, and/or reflecting. Place: When: Time Healthy Meals Sleeping Quarters Fee: YMCA Camp Algonquin Friday, Sept. 19- Saturday, Sept. 20 Friday, 6:00 p.m. through Saturday, 9:00 p.m. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Evening Snack New carpeted cabins. Each equipped with space heaters, curtains, carpet, and an outdoor porch that overlooks Algonquin Lake. $70.00. Pre-registration is required. Weekend is limited to 30 women. Detailed schedule will be mailed upon receipt of registration. Activities Include • Chair Massage (provided by Razor's Edge) • Biking • Canoeing/Kayaking • Campfire (Friday evening) • Saturday AM Fitness Class • Hiking • Stamping - Leadership provided. Each participant will have the opportunity to stamp 3 projects - 2 cards and a gift bag. Supplies provided. • Scrapbooking - Leadership provided. Instruction will be given on how to get started. Participants should bring 10-12 pictures of the same event if they are new to scrapbooking. If participants are already scrapbookers, then they may bring their supplies with them. Supplies will be on hand that participants may use and/or purchase. • Climbing Spirit Mountain and taking a trip on the Zip Line. ; LIMITED SPACE' 2055 Iroquois Trail. . Hastings Mailing Address: Registration Drop Boxes: Phone: 2’Fax . ' ■ Office Hours And Most Importantly... Relaxing on the mountain chairs overlooking our lake. r �Page 14 — Thursday. September 11.2003 — The Hastings Banner Two CROP Walks planned this month in Barry County Give me liberty’ or give me cash... Some tuck/ person w* win a 2004 Jeep Liberty or a $10,000 cash prize In the Hastings Athletic Booster Club raffle currently under way. Tickets will continue to be sold at all vaisity games until the big drawing takes place at the last home basket­ bail game March 4. About a dozen and a hall prizes wifi be given away, including a $2,000 runne.--up prize and a $1,000 prize, plus 10 people will win $100, said Booster President George Williams. Tickets are $25 each. Proceeds will be used tor sports programs tor students in the Hastings Area School System. Former Irving Township Clerk dies in Coldwater by Patricia Johns Staff Writer When Emily Elizabeth (Smclker) Harrison died unexpectedly Sunday. Sept 7, at the age of 64. it was a shock to family and many friends in the Middleville area. For almost 30 years Emily Harrison assist­ ed visitors to the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School office. She oversaw the moving of the office from one building to another and made many friends on the staff and students during those years. Harrison was also Irving Township Clerk for many years before the move to Coldwater. When she retired in 2001 she was planning to move with her husband, Jim, to a new farm near Coldwater. The Harrsions were often in the area, and in July assisted again at the Barry County Fair. The Harrisxis were named Fair Book Honorees for the 2002 Barry County Fair. They were honored for the many efforts they made supporting 4-H and the fair. The funeral will be held today. Thursday. Sept. 11. at 11 a.m. at Peace Reformed Church between Middleville and Caledonia. The Peace Church is where the Harrisons worshipped before they moved to Coldwater. Contributions in Harrison’s memory can be made to the Barry County 4-H Youth Program. Envelopes are available at the Extension office in Hastings or at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Emily Harrison SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County CROP Walk in Hastings takes place Sunday. Sept. 14 and the Delton Area Community CROP Walk is set for Sunday. Sept. 28. Sponsored by Church World Service. CROP Walks are ecumenical, community events that involve a team effort between those who want to actively participate by walking and raising funds and those who make monetary donations to the cause. Twenty-five percent of all funds raised in both walks stay in Barry County to provide food for area neighbors who need a helping hand or have an emergency situation. The other 75 percent goes to fund a variety of needs in the United States and more than 80 countries. That illustrates this year’s theme of “« Make a Difference" because those who walk and donate funds are instrumental in aiding refugees, stocking food pantries, dig­ ging wells, providing disaster relief, finding homes for refugees and more. The needs are great, according to CWS. One billion people in the world live in absolute poverty. . Roger Trowbridge, a long time CROP walker, is the new coordinator of the Barry County CROP Walk, which steps off al 2 p.m. Sunday. 5»epc. 14. from the parking lot at First United Methodist Church in Hastings. He and the CROP Walk Committee are hoping to have 14 churches and/or groups from various organizations participate in the event. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and a gather­ ing and prayer time is set for 1:45 p.m. The Barry County Walk has a goal of rais­ ing $12,500 and having 105 walkers. Participating churches and groups are being encouraged to increase the amount they raised last year by 10%. This year’s route is the same as last year’s and will meander through the north side of Hastings. Walkers may select a four mile trek or a shorter route. A rest stop will be provid­ ed at Grace Lutheran Church on North Street Refreshments will be served after the walk. Special recognition will be given to those who have pledges of S150 or more on lhe day of the walk. Incentive prizes/awards from area businesses and organizations will be pre­ sented. Of the amount raised this year for local causes, 20% will go to Love Inc. of Barry County and 5% to Our Lady of Great Oak Food Pantry. Walkers are encouraged to wear CROP Tshirts if they have them from past events. Those who want to purchase shirts or CROP hats may do so at the event. For more information or to sign-up or give a donation, call Roger Trowbridge at 269­ 965-0512 or 517-852-0580. In Delton, CROP walkers will begin their journey at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept 28, at Faith United Methodist Church, located on the cor­ ner of M-43 and Bush Street. Registration begins at 1:15. The opening ceremony has been stream­ lined into a brief welcome greeting and a prayer at about 1:55 pan. Usually three or four churches participate plus other groups, individuals and families. New participants are always welcome. The Delton CROP Walk Committee has a goal of raising $8,000 this year and having 90 or more walkers and “rockers." A CROP Rock-a-thon goes on in the church's fellowship hall at the same time as the walk, adding a unique twist to the Delton event. This is for those who prefer to rock in rocking chain* or sit and chat with others instead of walking. Rockers collect pledges for CROP and arc an important pan of the effort. Walkers who want to bring their dogs are welcome. Some pct owners get a pledge envelope in their dog’s name and collect donations for CROP that way. A "Top Dog Award" will be presented to the canine who has the most pledges. All walkers who have pledges of $150 or more will be presented with special CROP pins at the registration table. After the trek, walkers are invited to return to the church’s fellowship hall for refresh­ ments. This year’s walk route will be the same as last year, heading from the church to Pleasant Lake Road and back on Orchard Street to the Wooer Memorial Pathway and post office area and then back to the church. Walkers are encouraged to walk only as far as they feel comfortable. It’s not necessary to walk the entire route unless walkers really want to do that. Those who can’t attend the walk, but still want to get involved in fighting hunger, may still obtain a pledge envelope and collect donations for CROP and take a walk when its convenient in their neighborhood or ocher places. The 25% of walk proceeds staying in lhe Delton area have helped the St. Ambrose Community Food Pantry and the Faith United Methodist Emergency Food Cupboard. Again this year, those two ministries will split the funds designated for local needs. For more information about the Delton CROP Walk or to obtain a pledge envelope or make a donation, contact one of the co-coordinators: Dee DeFields at 269-623-2828 or Elaine Gilbert at 623-8763. Barry County area residents are encouraged lo put their feet and hearts into action this month and join in the efforts in Hastings and Delton to raise funds to help area neighbors, as well as those around the globe, wilh food needs. The Hastings CROP Walk takes place Sept. 14 and Delton’s is Sept. 28. The events are held rain or shine. In this photo from last year’s Barry County CROP Walk, walkers in Hastings start their trek around the city. Ptea-e Take* Notice that a special bond election of Delton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Bony ard Allegan. Michigan. wW be held In the school district, on Tuesday. September 23. 2003. TNI POUS OF ELECTION WHL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT S O’CLOCK M THE EVENING. The following propositions win be submitted to the vote of the electors at the special bond election: I BONDING PROPOSAL Shall Delton Kellogg Schools. Barry and Atogan Counties. Michigan, borrow the sum o( not to exceed Twelve MMon Dollars ($12,000,000) and issue Its general obligation unlimit­ ed tax bonds therefor, tor the purpose of: partiaWy remodeling, refurnishing and reequipping school buildings, constructing a maintenance faculty addition to the storage faculty, constructing bleachers: and devel­ oping and Improving the site? The foltowing is tor Informational purposes only: The estimated mHtoge that wfl be levied tor the proposed bonds In 2003. under current law. is 2.00 mins ($2.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding. wM not exceed eighteen (IB) years. The estimated simple average annual miHage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 2.56 mMs ($2.56 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) (Pursuant to Stale law. expendtture of bond proceeds must be audited, and the pro­ ceeds cannot be used tor repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employ­ ee salaries, or other operating expenses.) II. BONDING PROPOSAL Shall Delton KeEogg Schools. Barry and AEegan Counties. Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Three MBton Dollars ($3,000,000) and Issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose ot erecting, furnishing and equipping a new community center, partially remodeling and refurnishing the high school: and developing and Improving the site? The foliowirg is for informational purposes only: The estimated mEtage that will be levied tor the proposed bonds In 2003. under current law, is 0.50 mW ($0.50 on each $ 1.000 of taxable valuation) The maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, will not exceed eighteen (18) years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt Is 0.63 mill ($0.63 on each $1.000 of taxable valuation). (Pursuant to Stale law. expenditure of bond proceed; must be audited, and the pro­ ceeds cannot be used tor repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employ­ ee salaries, or other operating expenses.) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF ’HE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENER­ AL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. THB VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym AH school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or town­ ship in which they reside ore eligible to vote at this election This Notice Is given by order of the Board of Education of Delton Kellogg Schools, coun­ ties of Barry atvd Allegan, Michigan. Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education 00525021 THM RRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBOTNQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE IRUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad M. Curtis, a single person (original mortgagors) to Wetts Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. f/k/a Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 23.1999. and recorded on April 27. 1999 in Document No. 1028730 in Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there te claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIX AND 01/100 dollars (389.606.01). including interest al 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by e sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 p.m., on October 16, 2003. Said pemises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and arc described as: The West 1/2 of Lots 107 and 106 of Mix Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to lhe record­ ed Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plate, on Page 69, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 11. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200124066 Team D (1G2) JOJ5T*5 - $20.00 OFF - ON COMPLETE INTERIOR B EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for clearcoat finishes Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning & detailing Buffing with surface dearer and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special , HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP j NMM* Bn JKIe 1510 STAR SCHOOL RO._ 1 south of Sute St. 269^945-5607 GKITB MLM Open Sunday. Sept. 14. 2003. 1-4 p.m. 1170 S. Chariton Paric Rd. Cedar sided. 1 1/2 story on 33 wooded acres. 3 bedroom. 2 bath, open living and dining with cathedral ceilings. Large kitchen with snack bar and pantry . Walk-out basement plumbed for 3rd bath. See it Sunday or call for private showing. Joni 269-948-2694 or Chasm 616-974-5068. Dir Stair St. to Center St.. East to Charlton Park. South to home. Greenridge Realty 1401 60th St. SE, Kentwood. MI • 616-281-2100 �The H tong, Benner — Thundey. Swrember 11. 2003 — Page 15 LEGAL BOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Dorothy A. Hall and Charles G. Hal. wfle and husband, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (FKA Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), dated July 12. 1999, and recorded in the Office ol the Register of Deeds lor the County ol Barry in the State of Michigan on July 22 1999. in Document No. 1032814. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and mturest. the sum of $126,582.13 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt not remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on October 9, 2003. at 1:00 p.m.. on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, tor the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 7.75 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC, does pay on or prior to the date of said sate: said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to wit LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF YAN­ KEE SPRINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS LOTI: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TCWT4 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 41 *30* EAST 216.01 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE Of SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 ANO ALONG THE WEST LINE OF GACKLER'S PAYNE LAKE PLAT AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 ON PAGE 72 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 41*30EAST 150.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00'00’ EAST 182 09 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 20' 3T WEST 150.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00*00' WEST 183 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING (THE PREVIOUS COURSE BEING ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LAKESIDE DRIVE - 66 FEET WIDE) SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR PAYNE LAKE RC AD OVER THE WEST 33 FEET THEREOF The redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from tlie date of sate Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated August 25 2003 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLE CT A DEBT. AN* INF OR NATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwayne Barcroft and Kellie Barcroft, husband and wife, to Mortgage Express. Inc., mortgagee, dated December 16. 2000 and recorded February 21. 2001 in Liber 1055201, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by LaSalle Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee tor CSFB Mortgaged Backed Notes. Senes 2003-NP6 by assignment submitted to and record­ ed by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy and 3/100 Dokars ($112,770.03) including interest 9» *<*) rate of 13.1% per annum. Under it* power of sate contained in the mort­ gage arid the statutes of the Slate of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgagee premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 16. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Township of Cartion. Barry County. Michigan Commencing a! the North 1/4 post of Section 20. Town 4 North. Range 8 West thence East along said section line 850 feet, thence South 375 feet thence West 850 feet to the point of beginning, except commencing at the Northwest comer of said parcel thence East 334 feet, thence South 0 degrees 8 minutes 210 feet; thence West 334 feet; thence North 0 degrees 8 minutes West 210 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the jate of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: September 11. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES. PC Attorneys for LaSalte Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee tor CSFB Mortgaged Backed Notes. Series 2003-NP6. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Ale No. 231.1249 (10/9) Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt end any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by FRANK W. WINANS & SHARON WINANS. HUSBAND & WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA TON SYSTEMS INC.. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR MORT­ GAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated October 17. 2002. and recorded on October 30. 2002. as Instrument No 1090563 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed io be due at the date hereof the sum of ninety thousand two hundred fifty eight and 63/100 Dollars ($90,258.63, including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on October 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in TWP OF IRVING. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITU­ ATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 28 RODS 10.50 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST COR­ NER OF THE NORTH 12 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1X4 OF SECTION 22. TOWN 4 KORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE WEST 13 RODS 11.50 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 10 RODS 13.50 FEET. THENCE WEST 14 ROOS 10 FEET. THENCE NORTH 22 ROOS 3 FEE'. THENCE EAST 28 RODS 5 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 11 RODS 6 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. DATED: September 11. 2003 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. P C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please caH: (248) 540-7701 (10Z2) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Case Number SP-14-2003 Robert 8 Marjorie roadside stand for the sale of farm products; in the A zoning district PRAIRIEVILLE MEETING Case Number P-15-2003 Ron A Bonnie Frye. Location: 1900 Center Rd., in Section 16 of Hastings Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation for massage therapy; in the AR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 SMALL TOWN DESIGN INITIATIVE (STDI) 7:00 P.M. AT THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL Cbm Number SP-1S-2OO3 Doug A Louies The second public torum o( the SMALL TOWN DESIGN INP TTATTVE (STDI) wfl be held on Thursday. September 1S 2003. The general public Is Invited to attend this -ytslonlng- ses­ sion to develop a Prairieville knage/viiton/sonse o< place tor the next five to ten years out. wwww Locatton: 5815 S M-66. in Section 12 m Maple Grove Twp. Purpose: Request ng a special use permit tor a roadside stand for the sate of farm products; in A zoning district. MEETING DATE: September 22. 2003. TWE: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law BuMng at 206 West Court St. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties w« be com|.loted by the Planning Commission members before ‘ho day of hearing. upon an appeal either verbally or in writing w.H be given the opportunity to be beard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The special use apptocabon(s) is/are available tor 220 We it State PHASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered al this public hearing include. In brief, the following: 1) Applicant. Jack E. & Maxine M. Wilson of 53728 Flatbush Rood. Marcellus. Ml 49067 request a Special Land Use permit and Site Plan Review In order to construct a 30‘x30‘xl0‘ fall residential accessory budding on a vacant parcel The property in question Is located on 12165 Isiandvlew Drive. Plainwell. Ml 49080 being of Lol 2 of Sandy Beach Plat Parcel • 12-430-004-00 Is zoned "W medium density residential 2) Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission at the Public Hearing. AH interested parties are Invited to participate In discussion on lhe matter. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audios apes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION rraineviue lownsmp Mail 10115 South Noait Road Delton, Ml 49044 (269)623-2664 NOTICE OF REVIEW OF GUN LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and is on file at the office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner located on 220 W. State Street In Hastings. Michigan, for public examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared tor the purpose of assessing the cost of the following described improvements to the property benofitted therefrom: GUN LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN BUDGET (2004 TROUGH 2008) Plant Element Nuisance Aquatic Plant Control (300 acres at $325 per acre) *97.500 $9.750 $107,250 per year $6,000 S9JQQ $122,750 per year $18,000 $140,750 per year $9,000 to 5 thru 945­ RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY TO PROCEED WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO GUN LAKE ment district tor the control of aquatic weeds in Podunk Lake, pursuant to the provisions of Michigan Public Act 116 of 1932 and Public Act 188 of 1954, ds amended, hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted matenate being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the County G? Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Admmatrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk described Township. upon the petition situated within the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL WEED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 Land and premises fronting and access to Podunk Lake In Sections 26.27 and 34 as listed on Schedule A attached to said petition. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has caused to be prepared certain plans and has NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted on the follow­ ing date and tirre for >e purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots tor the SPECIAL ELECTION to be heto on Tuesday. September 23.2003. to be held In the Delton Kellogg Schools. counties of Barry and Allegan. obtained an estimate tor said Improvement and has received the same and has passed a resolution tenta­ tively declaring its Intention to make such improve­ are invited to attend ment unit share PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hearing upon the petition, the Improvement and the special assessment district to be established tor the assessment and the Robin F. McKenna, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 For further Information contact: NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Lake Board hereby determines that the proposed Improvements are practical, that the petition submitted tor the lake Improvement Is sufficient, and it confirms Its Intent to proceed with the improvements. 2. The Lake Board hereby approves the lake Improvement plan and lhe estimate of costs tor the improvements as shown on the attached Exhibit A, 3. This resolution shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Barry and Allegan counties. The petition shall not. thereafter. be subject to attack except in an action brought In a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days after publication. ADOPTED AYES: all NAYS: None RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED GUN LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN BUDGET (2004 THROUGH 200B) aforesaid time and place Any and all Interested parties mentation of Improvements to the lake as described In the attached Exhibit A. to be levied in the proposed district of $75 per assess­ September. 2003. ALL interested persons are invited to be present at the Detton. Ml 49046 ABSENT: Block. Hobria. Mead The following resolution was offered by member Tripp and seconded by member Rtehl. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the Improvement program for Gun Lake; and WHEREAS, it Is the desire of the Gun Lake Improvement Board to proceed with imple­ Is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the iake board at a meeting held on the 28th day of August. 2003. Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and In compliance with Act 267. Public Acts of Michigan 1976, as amended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand, this 28th day of August 2003. Han. 2461 Heath Rood, within the Township, commenc­ ing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, the 23rd day of ^ciriev.ite Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rood A! a special meeting of the Gun Lake Improvement Board held at the Gun Lake Chapel on the 28th day of August. 2003. at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Doyle. Finkbeiner, Fleming. Kammeroad. Perino. Rtehl. Tripp ment and tentatively designating the <oeclal assess­ ment district against which the cost of such improve­ ment Is to be assessed, as hereinbefore described and has caused said plans and estimate to be filed with the Township Clerk for public examination. The total cost is estimated at $12,525, which will require an assessment cost thereof, including any revision, correction, amend­ ment or change therein, will be held at the Township The Pubto Accuracy Test will be held on Septemoer 16.2003, at 1 0:00 a.m. at the Barry and AHagan CounttM, Michigan RESOLUTION with and received by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township, for the establishment Of an assess­ aux- Ing any objections thereto. An owner of or party with Interest In real property to be assessed or his/her agent may appear In person to object to the special assessment or may protest such special assessment by letter filed with the Lake Board a* or prior to the feme of the hearing. Written objections may be filed wtth or mailed to the Gun Lake Improvemant Board, c/o Barry County Drain Commissioner. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Notice Is also given that the owner of any real property within ttie Gun Lake Special Assessment District who. having made an objection to said special assessment either in person or In writing, may. within thirty (30) days otter the confirmation of the special assessment roll, appeal such special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or other court of competent jurisdiction NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS Of RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHI­ GAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: that a petition has been filed Street. Hastings. Nor ma jean Nichols Prairieville township Clerk 269-623-2664 Planning Commission on Wednesday. September 17. 2003, al 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Rd.. Delton. Ml 49046, within the Township, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Gun Lake Board wilt meet at the Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan, at 7:00 p.m. on Location: 6550 Lacey Rd.. in Section 8 of AtaynaTwp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a Office, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS Of PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Engineering, Administration and Inspections 1 (10%) Total Annual Plant Control Cost Water Quality Monitoring Watershed Management Subtotal Contingency (15%) total Annual Project Cost Lake Improvement Feasibility Study (2004 only) Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission win conduct a public hearing for the following Speoal Use Permits Wchiga<> 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. pm. (dosed between 12-1 p.m), Monday Friday. Please call tte Planning Office at (269) 1290 tor further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Exhibit A Plan Element Nuisance Aquatic Plant Control Aquatic Herbicide Treatments/Mechanlcal Harvesting/ Weevils Stocking (300 acres at $325 per acre) Engineering. Administration and Inspections 1 (10%) Total Annual Plant Control Cost Water Quality Monitoring Watershed Ma nagement Subtotal Contingency (15%) Total Annual Project Cost Lake Improvement Feasibility Study (2004 only) $97,500 $9.750 $107,250 per year $6,000 $9,500 $122,750 per year $18,000 $140,750 per year $9,000 Clare Tripp, Secretary Gun Lake Improvement Board 0962409 I �Page 16 — Thursday. September 11.2003 — The Hastings Danner NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. B ATTEMPTED TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Defau tt having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Andrew C. Koch, a single man. whose address is 13755 Burchett Road. Plainwell. Michigan 49060. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern, S.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated June 12. 2000. and recorded on June 21. 2000. In Instrument No. 1045800 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, whose address is 770 Kenmoor S.E., Suite 201, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated Juno 16, 2000. and recorded on June 21, 2000 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 1045801 and upon which there is now claimed to be due to principal and interest ths sum of Twenty Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Dollars and Seventy Six Cents ($26,290.78) and no suit or proceedings at law hav­ ing been rnsm jted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on October 2. 20C3. at 100 p.m.. the undersigned will eel at the East door of the Barry County BuMdtog, 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan that being the phce of ho-'ding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry at pubic venue to toe highest bidder lor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with toe legal lees and charges of toa sale, including attorney's fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County and which are described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of toe Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barr/ County, Michigan; thence North eight rods; thence East 20 rods; thence South 8 rocs, tnence west «u rocs to me beginning, nem •06-12-020-017-40 which has an address of 13755 Burchett Road. PtamweH. Michigan 49080. The redemptton period shall be six (6) months from toe dale of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a) in wn>cn case me reoempDoo penoo snasi oe tntny (30) days from tire date of such sale Northpointe Ban < 770 Kenmoor SE Suite 201 Grand Rapids, Ml 4 J546 Dated; August 20. 2003 Drafted by: WWiamM. Azkovl (P40071) Attorney tor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W., Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 THEF1RMJSA DEffLGQLLECTORATTEMPT­ ING TO C QLLECTAPEflT. ANYJNCORMADON OBTAINEDWILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEA! E GQNTACLQUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER DELOW ff YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kris E. King, a stogie woman, to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated March 8. 2002 and recorded March 28. 2002 m Ltoer 107, Paga 7305. and Scrivners Affidavit Submitted to and Recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be duo on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Five and 63/100 Dofiars ($114,105.63) indudtog interest at toe rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in toe mort­ gage and toe statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wH* be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of town, at pubic venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings to Barry County. Mtohigan at 1 OO p.m. on September 18,2003 The premises are located to the Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Sectton 2C, Town 3 North. Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 331.75 feet along toe North line of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 2641.42 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of toe West 1/2 of die West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Sectton; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 333.57 test along toe South line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 28 minute? 44 seconds East 2641.81 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for East Center Road Except: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 3 North Range 8 West. Has& igs Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said sec­ tion; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 44 sec­ onds West 1320.91 feet along toe West line of said Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds East 332.66 feet; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 1320.71 feet along the East line of the West 1/2. West 1/2. West 1/2. Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 333.57 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 28 minutes 44 seconds East 1320.90 feet along toe West line or saio rvonneasi i .'4 to me po>rn ot beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sale, unless toe property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which vase the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of the sate The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in toe event a 3rd party buys the prooerty and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated August 21. 2003 ORLANS ASS0CIAT ES PC Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Company, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.0815 Pub: 8/21-9/18 | __ Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE tN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey A Bergman, a single person (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated November 27. 200?. and recorded on December 2. 2002 in Document No. 1092764 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTY-TWO AND 97/100 dollars ($84,182.97). including interest at 6.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in s.ud mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1 00 p.m., on October 16, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of Land m Sectton 27, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Commencing 1179 and 1/2 feet North of the Southwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; thence North on 1/8 line 165 feet; thence East 165 feet; thence South 165 feet: thence West 165 feet to the point of beginning. The redempbon period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemptton period shaB be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: September 11. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte 8200325673 Team D (10/2) Notice of Mortgage Fomctoeure Sale THIS FIRM tS A DGBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATK*. WF OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT P URPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTAKT DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Poppy Ann Smith f/k/a Poppy Ann Root, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to Avalon Financial Corp., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee. datec September 13. 1999. and recorded on Septembei 21. 1999 in Document #1035599 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mort­ gagee to the Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaNtomia Corporation, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated September 15.1999, which was record­ ed on May 31.2000. in Document #1044923 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE AND 77/100 dollars ($35,421.77). including interest at 12.700% per annum Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wi8 be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Michigan, at 1DC p.m., on October 16. 2003 Sato premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 36 of Sundago Park, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, or Page 71. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sate, unless detarmmed aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: September 11,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trot! & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Ate #200325820 Team G (10/2) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained wB be used for this purpose. If you are to toe Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Beverly Waktey. A Stogie Woman to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 12.20C1 and record­ ed September 21. 2001 to Instrument Number 1066852 and rerecorded on August 6. 2003 to Instrument Number 1110318 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al toe date hereof toe sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Seventy-Six Dollars and FortyTwo Cents ($66,076.42) including interest 11.4% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sato mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday. Septemb*L25.21X3 Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 part of Section 21, Town 4 North. Rango 7 West Township of Woodland. County of Barry. Michigan; Thence North 875 foot for the piece of beginning; thence West 230 feet; thence North 100 feet thence East 230 feet, thence South 100 foot to the piece e.4 hBnlnnLin or oeginning. Commonly known as 278 South Main, Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated _AugusU 9^2003 Amenquest Mortgage Company Momagee Attorneys: PotestivQ & Associates. P.C. 36.150 Dequmdre Rd. Sle 81 Q_ Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (5861 795-4400 Ext 118 Our Fite No; 03-14492 Pub; 8/21 -Wl 8 o»^-4 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT ADEfiT. ANY1NEORMAI1QN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- MILITARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James R Jiles. a single man. to Ameriquest Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 26. 2002 and recorded November 15. 2002 in Uber 1091. Page 677. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Nine Hundred Seventeen and 69/100 Dollars ($102,917.69) including interest al the rate ot 10.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on October 2, 2003 The premises are located in the City of Hasting. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: City of Hastings. Lot 9. Block B. Charles H. Baurer s Addition to the City of Hastings as record­ ed in Liber 1. Page 57 of Plats, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. Theforectosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resoutron with the borrower. Dated August 28. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 214.0856 Pub. 8/»-9/25 Notice of Mortgage r-orectoeure 8aa> THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTT/t MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been madt in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cheryl EtsBones. a single woman (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 22. 2002. and recorded on March 17.2003 to Liber Document No. 1099632 to Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at tt«e dale hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THREE AND 68/100 dollars ($91.603 68). inckxkng interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14. Pine Haven Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 95. also part of Lot 15 of said Pine Haven Estates, described as. Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 14; thence North 58 degrees 02 minutes 00 seconds East 169.5 feet; thence North 54 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West 23.4 feet; thence South 51 degrees 12 min­ utes 15 seconds West 181.99 feet to the point of besmmna. The redemption period shall be 6 mor.th(s) from the date of such sate, unless detenntoed aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period snail be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 4. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors . 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200325890 Team C (9/4-9'25) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made In the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL J. ANDERS AND NICOLE L ANDERS, husband and wile, of 536 E. Madison. Hastings. Ml 49085. Mortgagor; to M & I Bank. FSB. 180 North Executive Dnve. Brookfield. Wl 53005. Mortgagee; dated February 25.2002. and recorded to toe office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on March 5, 2002, at Instrument No. 1075958, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date ol this notice, for principal the sum of Ninety Nine Thousand One Hundred Forty Six and 03/100 Dollars ($99,146.03). plus interest, from the date of this notice, until paid, at the rate of seven and 97/100 percent (7.97%) per year. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by the mortgage or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage and pursuant to the statute in toe State of Michigan to such cases made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. October 2. 2003. at one o clock (1:00) in the afternoon, focal time, the mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door of lhe Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held), of the premises described in the mortgage, or so much thereof as may be nec­ essary to pay ins amount due. as aforesaid, on the mortgage, with interest thereon at the rate of seven and 97'100 percent (7.97%) per year, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest m the premises. The premises are located to City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as follows: Lot 1 of Block 4 of H.J. Kenfieid’s Second Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof to Uber 1 of Plats. Page 37. Barry County Records Parcel No. 08-55-240-028-00. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, in accordance with MCL 600.3241(8). unless the property is deemed aban­ doned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days, as provided tn MCL 600.3240(10). Dated August 20. 2003 Mil Bank. FSB 180 North Executive Dnve Brookfield. Wl 53005 BELLAIRS DEAN COOLEY SILER MOULTCN & SMITH BY: Steven W Moulton. P-28282 412 S. Sagmaw St.. Suite 300 Fknt. Ml 48502 (810) 767-1520 (9-25) CASE NO. 03-104-CH aRCUfT COURT CASE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, made and entered on the 14th day of March, A.D.. 2003, to a certain cause therein pend­ ing wherein Cameron D. Chapin was the Plaintiff and William L Beachnau and Joanne Beachnau, were the Defendants NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the place of holdfog the Circuit Court for said County) the 16th day of Octotwr, A.D.. 2003. at 1:00 o’clock p.m., Eastern Standard lim?, toe fol­ lowing described prooerty: Said premises are situated in toe City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lots 8 and 9. Block 6 of R.J. Grants Second Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 16. Barry County Records This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months following toe sale. Dated: September 4. 2003 Barry County Cterk Register of Deeds By: Deputy Clerk The Foreclosure Group P.C. By: Randall S. Milter (P47679) 31800 Northwestern Hwy Ste 390 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 248-539-4900 Our Rte No. 115.00001 (9/25) OMSK* Notice of Mortgage Forectoaure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been matte to the conditions of a mortgage made by Samuel K. Newland and Wendy S. Newland, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Amehfirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 26. 1996, and recorded on September 3. 1998 to Uber Instrument No. 1017411 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to toe Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. &k/a Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated August 26,1998. which was recorded on September 23. 1996. to Liber Instrument No. 1018334 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE ANO 83/100 dollars ($66,833.83), including interest at 7.600% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. nooce is hereby given that said mortgage w« be forectosod by a sate ot too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan, al 1:00 p.m., on October 16. 2003. Sato premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 65 and 66 of WWiam C. Schuttz Park, accrzufog to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Liber 3 of Plats, Page 60. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from toe date of such sale, unless determtoed aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 11.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200115182 Short Foreclosure Notice > Beny County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 6 ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539­ 7400 IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mao? to the conditions of a mortgage made by: Raymond L Morris and Sherrie A. Morris, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., fMERS"). solely ss nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns Alternative Lending Group. Mortgagee dated August 1. 2001. and recorded on August 13, 2001. in Uber 1064657. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORT­ GAGE CORPORATION, by an assignment dated August 1,2001. and recorded on August 13. 2001. to Uber 1064658. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot NINETY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AND 76/100 DOLLARS ($90,944 76). including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1 -XX) o'clock p.m. on September 25, 2003. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 289 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THENCE WEST 12 RODS FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 8 RODS. THENCE WEST 4 RODS. THENCE SOUTH 8 RODS. THENCE EAST 4 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SECTION 18. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN. 08-55-001-105-00. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned to accordance with*1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated. July 14. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HiHs. Michigan 48334 (9/18) 0»S2*4.M SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular MMUng Sept 2, 2003 at 7K» pun. Board members all present. Also 10 others. Dept, reports & correspondence received. Special assessment expenditures approved. Transter station discussion. Metro amendment approved. Rills read and approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Dar.ane Harper, Clerk LincM Blackmore. Supervisor STATE OF MKMOAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File Ho. 03-X1S-CH ll.» I*^a* rKxx. «mwtw *U n. ^11rwOeiROBERT W. JOHNSON as Trustee of the Robert W. Johnson Trust, and GARY J. PHILLIPS and LaBARBARA PHILLIPS, husband and wife, Ptatotfls, -vsTHE UNKNOWN HEIRS. DEVISEES. AND ASSIGNS OF FRANKE E HERRINGTON AND FERN L HERRINGTON, husband and wife, dedicators of the Plat of Long Beach; THE TOWNSHIP BALTIMORE and THE COUNTY OF BARRY. Defendants. David L Smith (P20636) Attorney for Plaintrtfs 133 South Cochran, P.O. Box 8 Chariotte. Ml 48613 (517)543-6401 Al a session of said Court held to toe Orcutt Court. Hastings. Michigan, on the 21st day of August. 2003. PRESENT: HONORABLE JAMES H. FISHER. CIRCUIT JUDGE. This matter having erme on tor hearing on toe Petition of Plaintiffs requesting substituted service to this cause; and it appearing to the Court that to addition to the County of Barry and toe Township ot BaMmore potenttel interested parttoe may be the unknown heir*, devisees and aaaigne of Frank E. Herring^.-, and Fem L Herrington who are the orig­ inal dedicators of the Plat of Long Beach; and II fur­ ther appearing to the Court that the Platotfls are seeking an Order from this Court vacating a pas­ sageway delineated on said Pta! as Alton Avenue and awardtag each of the Plaintiffs ona-haff of the width of said Afton Avenue as It borders upon their respective propertiea; and the Court befog fuly advised in the premises: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that anyone having an Interest to this cause must file an Answer to the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after toe final publication and/or posting of the notice of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this notice shall be published in the Hastings Banner once each week during the weeks of September Bfo. 15th and 22nd. 2003. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that notice of these proceedings shall be posted once each week during the weeks of September Bth, 15th and 22nd, 2003, al the Barry County Courthouse, at the place of holdtag meetings of the Township of Baltimore and al a conspicuous ptace within the Plat of Long Beach. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that an Answer to this Complaint must be fled no later than October 27. 2003. that being more than twenty-eight (28) days after the final posting and publication as tfrectad. James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge X8 A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AX) ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAIN ED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTTY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detaufi having been made in toe terms and condftions of a certain mortgage maoe by ueooran tioen, unmameo, Mortgagors, to Homeowners Loan Corp., Mortgagee, dated toe 4to day of January, 2003 and recorded to the office of the Register oi Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan. on toe 23rd day of January. 2003 in Instrument No. 1096111 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., said Assignment having been recorded on toe 14th day of May, 2003, in Instrument No. 1104324, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo, at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Nine & 64/100 ($98,859.64), and no suit or prcceedtog a! law or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue ol the power of safe contained to said, mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of September. 2003 at 1 .-00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wifi be foreefoeed by a safe al pubfic auction, to the highest bidder, at toe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, (that being toe bufidtag where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of toe premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay toe a'nount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with i.iterest thereon at 9.70000 % per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, indudtag the attorney fees allowed by taw, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, nec­ essary to protect Ls interest In the premises. Which said premises are described as tofiows: Al that car­ tain piece or parcel of land situated in toe Village of Prairieville. County of Barry. Stale of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 42. Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Prairieville, .recording to the recorded Ptat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 ot Plats. Page 74. County of Barry, State of Michigan. During the six (6) months immediatety fofiowtag the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that to toe event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 6003241*. toe property may be redeemed during X days immedi­ atety toHowtng the safe. Dated: 8/144)3 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. Jonathan L Entman (P56364) Attorney tot 30011 Modgafle Etedronk: Rogistra-jori Systems. Inc.888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Mt 48064 248-362-2600 Pub: 8/14 - 9/11 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 11. 2003 — Page 17 LEGAL HOTICES SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge ol Allegiance Present: Rogers. Lee. Lyons. Greenfield & McKenna. Carr and Flint absent & excused Also present 55 guests Approval of Agenda of voice vote Adoption of Resolution *2003-09. -J2003-10 regarding weed control on Algonquin Lake, by roll call vote Aoprovai of olans 4 estimates for weed control o Podunk Lake .o be f.ted with the cterk for public examination oy roll call vote Adoption of Resolution <2003-08 by roil call vote. Motion to adjourn al 8:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna, Clerk Attested to by. Jim Carr. Supervisor THIS F1RMIS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Hyatt and Collette Hyatt. Husband and Wife, to American Elite Financial. Inc., mortgagee, dated June 13.2002 and recorded July 22.2002 in Liber 1064164. Page 1 of 16. Barry County Records. Said mortgages is now held by Flagstar Bank. FSB by assignment dated June 18. 2002 and recorded on July 22, 2002 in Liber 1064165. Page 1 of 2. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred EightyThree and 55/100 Dollars ($69,683.55) including interest at the rate of 8% per annum Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 100 p.m. on October 2. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of section 29. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, dsscnbed as follows Beginning at the Southeast comer of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section: thence West along the South line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 1255 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 ot said sec­ tion 196 feet; thence east parallel with the South line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of sad section 959 feet; thence North parall-al with the East line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of ’aid section 44 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 296 feet: thence South along the East hne of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $6003241 a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: September 4. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Flagstar Bank. FSB. as Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 248-457-1000 File No. 287 0102 THtS RRM IS ADEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTINGJQCQLLECTADEBLANY INFORMATION QfiTAI!fED_WlLLBEAlSEDJOftTMArPURPQSE.J’LEASE^QNTAGLOUROFFICEAT MILTTARY DUTY­ MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wimam Gnnage Jr., a single person, lo Sebnng Capital Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25. 2002 and recorded June 20. 2002 in Document No. 1080742. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee by assignment dated April 3.2002 and recorded on January 24,2003 in Document No. 1096100. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five and 18/100 Dollars ($145,335.18) including interest at the rate of 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at ptOhc venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Micnigan at 1 DO p.m. on October 2, 2003 The premises are located m the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the South comer of Section 34. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence West 10 rods, thence North 18 rods; thence East 10 rods to section line: thence South 18 rods to point of begin­ ning. w The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned tn accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated August 28. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee . M Assignee »O. Box 5041 roy. Ml 48007-5041 148) 457-1000 be No. 207.0640 Pub: 8/28-9/25 Notice of Mortgage Forectoeu.-. Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Bryant, a single person (ongmal mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated February 11.1999. and recorded on February 16. 1999 in Liber Instrument No. 1025256 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there .$ claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY AND 58/100 dol­ lars ($73,860.53). including interest at 5.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1 DO p.m.. on October 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: The North 10 Acres of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1 /4 of Section 24. Town 1 North. Range 8 West The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: September 11. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Su'te 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200312995 Team C (1Q/2) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THtS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Lee Wiggins and Jodi Wiggins husband and wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 4 . 2002. and recorded on January 10. 2002 in Uber 1072866 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHTY-EIGHT AND 17/100 dollars ($89.088.17). including interest at 7.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1 DO p.m., on October 16. 2003. Bald premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Lot 4 of Brookfield Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 29. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 11. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite *200326538 Team X (10/2) THlSFiRMiSADEBTCQLLECIQRAHEMETOBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James R. Hermenitt. a single man. to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 20.2000 and recorded December 28, 2000 in Uber 1053395. Page 1. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bank One. National Association, as Trustee by assignment dated December 28. 2000 and recorded on March 26. 2002 in Liber 1077128. Page 1. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Four and 61/100 Dollars ($63,404.61) including interest al the rate of 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on September 18.2003. The premises are located m the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 49 seconds West. 546.20 feet along the North line of said Section 29; thence South 06 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds West. 435 84 feet to th* point of beginning; thence South 11 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds West 299.71 feet; thence South 85 degrees 2’ minutes 33 sec­ onds East 54.48 feel along the centerline of Lewis Road; Ibence North 12 degrees 02 minutes 33 sec­ onds East 299.97 feet; thence North 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds West 56.84 feet to the point of beginning, subject to an easement for public high­ way purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for Lewis Road and any other easements or restric­ tions of record. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sate The fore­ closing mortgagee can resand the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower Dated August 21. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. Nations; Association, as Trustee. As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 207 0558 Pub: 8/21 - 9/18 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Victoria Hiemstra and Richard Hiemstra. wife and husband (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. dba Americas Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated December 6. 1999. and recorded on December 20, 1999 in Liber Instrument No 1039348 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on when mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 78/100 dollars ($46,477.78), including interest at 12.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1D0 p.m. on October 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 81 and 82. Plat of the Village of Orangeville, according to the recorded Plat there­ of. as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 14. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 4. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselor: 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 480.75 File *200023897 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Hoffman . a single person (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 22. 2000. and recorded on September 26. 2000 in Document* 1049901. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUN­ DRED FORTY-THREE AND 41/100 dollars ($45,343.41). including interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, al 1 DO PM. on October 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lots 16 and 17. Acker s Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 7. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 munth(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from ttie date of such sate Dated: September 4. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D .248)593-1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File * 200321525 Team D (9/4H9/25) THISF1RM1S ADEBTCQLLECTORATTEMPTING TD COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clyde Joseph Harvath an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Bank ol America. NA. successor by merger to BA Mortgage. LLC., Mortgagee, dated November 6. 1998, and recorded on December 3. 1998, in Uber 1021711 on Page 1-7 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 68/100 dollars ($61,925.68). including interest at 7.250% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gaged and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promisee, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m., on September 25. 2003. . Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 46 Fair Lake Park, according to the recoided plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 77. The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 21. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TEAM G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Roao. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200323984 THENUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILHARY^DUTY. MQfilGAfiEJSALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. Madden Jr. and Christy M. Madden, husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated July 23.2001 and recorded August 1.2001 in Instrument Number 1064016. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 16/100 Dollars ($66,815.16) including interest at the rate of 10.9% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p m. on September 25,2003. The premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2, Block 10. Daniel Striker s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan according to the recorded plat. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of tho sate The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: August 28. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Amenquest Mortgage Corporation, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 File No. 214.0565 Pub: 8/28-9/25 oauMM THiSJOBMlSADEBICQUEGIORAITEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBIAlNEDWlLLfiTUSEDEORIHAIPURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGESALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ritchie L Smith and Faye L Smith, to United Companies Lending Corporation, mortgagee, dated Septemt w 11.1998 and record­ ed September 17. 1996 in Uber 101, Page 8002, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by BANKERS TRUST COMPANY. AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR UCFC HOME EQUITY LOAN OWNER TRUST 1998-BA by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Forty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty and 41/100 Dollars ($45,730.41) including interest at the rate of 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on October 16. 2003. The premises are located in the City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing al the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 1. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Running thence North 50 Rods; thence West 48 Rods; thence South 50 Rods; thence East 48 Rods to the place of beginning, except the East 330 feet of the South 330 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated September 11. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for BANKERS TRUST COMPANY. AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR UCFC HOME EQUITY LOAN OWNER TRUST 1998-BA, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Fite No 199 1238 Pub: 9/11 - 1(V9 OB5M007 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THtS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORM ATKIN WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles W. Gray Jr and Charles M. Gray, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated September 23.1999. and record­ ed on September 27. 1999 in Uber Doc *1035814 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated April 20. 2000. which was recorded on June 9, 2000. in Liber Doc *1045371 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 58/100 dollars ($65,793.58). including interest at 8.500°* per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of ihe mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1 DO p.m.. on October 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North one hall at Lots Six and Seven of Block Twenty Six of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 11. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200325811 Team S (10/2) ownoK Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon E Arnie. Jr., a single man (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 4. 2001. and recorced on May 9. 2001 in Liber Instrument No. 1059355 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assign men! dated November 7. 2001. which was record­ ed on November 19. 2001, in Uber Instrument No 069955, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUN­ DRED NINETY-SIX AND 69/100 dollars ($91,596.69). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mod gage and the statute in such case made and pro vided, notice is hereby given that sa>d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on October 2. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are described ps Commencing al the Southwest comer of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence South 88 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East. 660.0 feet along the South Ime ol said Section 15; thence North 2 degrees 40 minutes 8 seconds East. 558.0 feet along the centerline of State Street to the place of beginning, thence continuing North 2 degrees 40 minutes 8 seconds East along said centerline 90 00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 15 minutes 00 degrees East. 194.98 feet to the West hne of the plat ol Parrott s Addition to the Village of Woodland thence South 2 degrees 22 minutes 57 seconds West 89.99 feet along said West line; thence North 88 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds West 195.43 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an ease meat for public highway purposes over the Westerly 24.75 feet for State Street. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: Auqust 28. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TaamS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200322330 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt ooflector attempting to coltect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by SAMANTHA M VANDENBOSCH. a single woman (-Mortgagor.*), to BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK WEST, a Michigan banking corporation, having its prinapal office at 2185 Three Mile Road N.W., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49544 (tho -Mortgagee*), dated July 26. 2001. and recorded tn the office ol the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on August 1. 2001. at instrument number 1064018 (the •Mortgage*). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty Nme Thousand Two Hundred Thirty and 15/100 Dollars ($89,230.15) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue ot the power of sate contained in the Mortgage the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the aixive amount, with interest, as rovided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es. including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under signed before sate, the Mortgage win bef foreclosed by sate of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance to the Barry County Courthouse located in the City of Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. September 25, 2003, at one o'clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Village of Middleville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are desenbed as follows: Commencing at lhe West 1/4 post of Section 26, Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Village of MiddteviSe. Barry County. Michigan, thence South 83*18'55* East along the East and West 1/4 Ime al said Section 26. a distance of 693.00 feet; thence North 00»57 03- East, parallel with the West Ime of said Section 26 a distance of 759.00 feet to a point on the East line of Market Street Plat, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 89, thence South 89’18’55* East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line. 164.33 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 01B02'07* East 241.73 feet; thence South 89402’27* East 164.61 feet to a point on the Southerly extension ol the West line of Lot 17 of the Plat of Hctes Subdivision, as recorded in the office of the Register ol Deeds for Barry County. Mthigan. in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 42, thence South 01 “05’04* West, along the Southerly extension of said West line of Lot 17. a distance of 240.95 feet; thence North 89°1855* West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line. 164.33 feet to the point of beginning Together with and subject to a non-exdusn e easement for ingress and egress to be used jointly with others over a strip of land 33 feet in width East and West and lying 16 5 feet either skie of a line described as; beginning at the Southwest comer of the above desenbed parcel and running thence North 01 “02’07* East along the West hne of said parcel and the Northerly extension thereof 483.46 feet to the South line of Market Street and the point of ending; Together with all the improvements erected on the property, and all appurtenances and fixtures which are a part of the property Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sate Dated: August 28. 2002 BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK WEST Mortgagee Timothy Hiitegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 906486-1W 0KM5?t �Page 18 — Thursday. September 11. 2003 — The Hastings Banner • Loyd D. Elwood, 63, of Middleville, was sentenced lo 90 days in jail and one year pro­ bation for indecent exposure. Elwood’s jail sentence will be suspended if he is successful on probation. Christopher Felzke. 24. of Vermontville, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court lo three years to five years in prison for vio­ lating probation by using methamphetamine and failing to report to his probation officer. The prison term is to run concurrent wilh a sentence he is serving in Eaton County. He was given credit for 365 days served in jail. Felzke is on probation for operating a vehi­ cle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. Felzke said he has a problem using sub­ stances such as meth, but insisted he did well al a drug treatment program and passed many drug tests. Barry County Citcuit Court Judge James Fisher said he has tried to help keep Felzke out of prison. Felzke replied. "You have. I respect that. I don’t like my life.” Fisher said. "I hope you hate it so much you don’t put youiielf back there. It’s a terri­ ble waste. You’re an intelligent person." Fisher said he did not know the next step for Felzke. "I’m at my wit’s end as to what will get you back on your life." Fisher said. In other recent court business: • Kassey A. Trout. 43. of Hastings, was sentenced to twp months in jail and two years probation for each of two counts of writing a check while having no account at a bank. The sentences are to be served concurrently. She was given credit for one day served in jail. The balance of the jail sentence will be suspended if she is successful on probation. Trout was ordered to pay $999 in restitu­ tion. Trout earlier pleaded guilty lo the charges in exchange for dropping seven counts of writing a check while having no account at a bank. Her attorney said she was destitute because she had lost all her property. ’She did something desperate to feed her­ self and find a place to stay," Thomas Dutcher said. "She’s doing great now because she has a job and isn’t using dnigs. She has gotten away from that lifestyle.** • Sentencing was adjourned to Oct. 16 for Robert Starr, 43, of Grand Rapids. Starr will be sentenced for a probation violation. He was on probation for a conviction of indecent exposure. Fisher said he wants to extend Starr’s pro­ bation to lifetime probation. "Mr. Starr. I hope you’ll continue to do well in your counseling," Fisher said. • Larry A. Holden. 37. of Shelbyville, was sentenced to two days in jail and two years probation for intent to defraud by cashing a check knowing he did not have sufficient funds for payment. Holden was ordered to pay $ 1,563 in resti­ tution. He was given credit for two days served in jail. Holden earlier pleaded guilty lo the charge in exchange for dismissal of six counts of intent to defraud by cashing a check knowing sufficient funds did not exist for payment. Holden’s attorney. Carol Jones Dwyer, said he had maintained good citizenship for many years and was struggling with unemployment problems. "He hopes to return to work," Dwyer said. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 8am-2pm 921 N. Hanover (near Northeastern School) Aquariums, large mirrors, bikes, books, cloth­ FOR SALE: (3) three ceme­ ing & lots of odds A ends. tery lots on Mount Hope Cemetery at Middleville, Mi. YARD SALE: Sept. 11th A Will take $350 for all three 12th, 9am-? 718 E. Mill St., contact Ms. Joyce Green, 14 Hastings. File cabinet, power Old Springville Rd, Spring­ tools, dog house, misc. ville. TN, 38256. (731)593­ Priced to go. 3156 \nti>iiiolh t I’orRcnt 1993 TAURUS: good condi­ BUILDING FOR RENT: tion, air bags, $1,250. Hastings, $350 a month. (269)623-6810 (269)948-8189 or (269)948­ 7469. 1994 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT: automatic. 6 cylin­ HASTINGS: large one bed­ der, 4.0 liter, 4X4, power room apartment, 2nd floor, steering, AM/FM/CD, Yaki­ renovated, $475 month plus ma roof rads, lift kit, toe electric only, (269)948-2896 hitch, 132,000 miles, $2,300. (269)948-8744 MIDDLEVILLE: 3 bedroom. 2 bath, finished basement 2 2001 DODGE CUMMINS stall garage. $650/mo. 4100 diesel, 3500 series, Laramie Crane Rd. Slwrwood Realty, SLT, 4wd, automatic, tow (616)241-0554. package, Texas truck, set up for goose neck/fifth wheel, with flatbed, also original 2 FREE GARAGE SALE pickup box. $23,900. signs vrith your ad that runs (616/868-6683 or (616)292­ in any of our papers. Get 9311. them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At 2001 SEBRING LXI: stiver exterior, dark gray interior, the front counter. one owner. In excellent con­ BIG SALE: 84 years of liv­ dition, 4 door, air, CD play­ ing. Furniture, glassware, er, cruise, keyless remote, holiday decorations & much 39,000 miles, $1Z7OO. Call more. Rain or shine. In (269)948-7921 for more infor­ house access controlled. No mation. Eiriy Sales! 9/12 A 9/13, Hott^holil 9am-6pm. 30-1 E. Orchard Street, Delton. THINK SUN. 1YR. NEW: DUAL RECLIN­ ER (NORWALK) OVER­ SIZED LOVESEAT. BOUGHT AT $1,700. SELL­ ING FOR $1,100. CALL (269)948-7921 2001 EQUIPMENT TRAILER: 16GVW, 29ft., $3,800 oho (6161868-6683 or (616)292-931’. / o\l A / OHIIll FOUND 9/6: black A white cat, taken to shelter, (269)948-8141. Ritsiiit " s, / i h t» ACCESSIBLE EXCAVAT­ ING: "specializing in small­ er jobs.' Reasonable rates, free estimates. (616)292-9309 or (616)868-6683. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. Ri til Estate . FOR SALE: 2000 16X80 Dutch heme, excellent con­ dition, top of the line, appli­ ances included, beautiful floor plan, bought new $34,900 will sacrifice for $19,900 obo, set up in Hast­ ings area MHP, call (517)852­ 9402 or (269)838-9253. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable Sees? Call J-Ad Graphics at 9)945-9554. < MANCELONA: 5 BEAUTIFUL wooded acres short drive to state land, ideal hunting and camping base or potential home site. Driveway and cleared site, electric. $26,900, $500 down. $330 month. 11% land con­ tract. www.northemlandco.com. Northern Land Company, 1­ 800-968-3118. I h ip Wailtcil CLERK/TREASURER/FJNANCE DIRECTOR: RE­ SPONSIBLE for mainte­ nance and retention of City records, filing of notices and publications and general clerical administration, re­ sponsible for tax administra­ tion, receipt and deposit of revenues, tax collection, wa­ ter and sewer invoicing, in­ vestment of funds and gen­ eral financial administration, this position reports to the Qty Manager. Preferred qualifications are a Bache­ lor's degree in accounting, fi­ nance or related field; 5 or more years experience in a professional accounting ca­ pacity or financial manage­ ment in a municipal setting; and possess excellent inter­ personal skills to work wilh employees and the public. Send cover letter, resume and salary history to: City of Hastings, Jeff Mansfield, 201 E. State Street Hastings, MI 49058. COMMUNITY DEVELOP­ MENT DIRECTOR: respon­ sible for all areas of com­ munity promotion and de­ velopment, including eco­ nomic development pro­ grams, commercial and in­ dustrial enterprise attraction and retention programs, community needs analysis, business advocacy pro­ grams, work force develop­ ment efforts and oversight of operations at the City's In­ dustrial Incubator. This posi­ tion reports to the Qty Man­ ager. Preferred qualifications are a Bachelor's degree in business or public adminis­ tration or a related field, working knowledge of state and federal economic devel­ opment programs and ai> ability to work effectively with community leaders, public officials and the gen­ eral public. Four years of ex­ perience in community or economic development pre­ ferred. Send cover letter, re­ sume and salary history to: Qty of Hastings, Jeff Mans­ field, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. DRIVER: additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 f • Jaden J. Miller, 27, of Hastings was sen­ tenced lo three to 10 years in prison for vio­ lating probation by consuming alcohol and operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor. Miller was on probation for operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. In another case. Miller was sentenced to two to five years for operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. He was given credit for 32 days served tn >:!. All sentences are to run concurrent to each other. • Aaron L. Tobias, 20, of Hastings, was sentenced to three months in jail and two years probation for resisting or obstructing a police officer. On Aug. 1, he entered a guilty plea for the charge. • Lucas J. Orman, 19, of Hastings was sen­ tenced to two to 10 years in prison for each offense of for home invasion and breaking and entering. The sentences arc to run concurrent with each other. He was given credit for 360 days served in jiil. Fisher did not have an objection to Orman being placed in al boot camp program. Orman’s attorney, Amy Kuzava, said his family history is very sad. "His brother committed suicide recently and it contributed to his attitude." Kuzava said. "Substance abuse is blocking his suc­ cess." She said Orman turned himself in and had his mother drive him to jail. "Boot camp will help him be successful in breaking that attitude and doing something positive with his life." Orman said. "I agree. 1 have an attitude problem and I need help for it." Fisher said, "1 hope you find it because, if not. you’re destined to spend lots of time behind bars, locked up in a cage." Fisher said he looked up Orman’s record. "I’ve tried to work with you." Fisher said. "What we’ve done so far hasn’t worked." • A Sept. 25 sentencing date is scheduled for Steven P. Fruin. 41, of Hastings, who vio­ lated his probation by failing to report to his probation officer since April 2002. He is on probation for a conviction of utter­ ing and publishing. • A pretrial hearing is set for Sept. 25 for Robert J. Kellogg, 44, of Hastings. Kellogg is accused of first degree home invasion and assault. He is a habitual offender, third notice. • Sentencing has been adjourned until today. Thursday. Sept. II, for Richard L. Ritchie, 39, of Delton. Ritchie is charged with four related counts of operating a methamphetamine laboratory, two related counts of delivery or manufacture of meth and possession of marijuana. • A Sept. 25 sentencing date is scheduled for William P. Jones. 19, of Battle Creet Jones is accused of violating his probation by failing lo report to his probation officer since June. He was on probation for a prior conviction of home invasion. Fisher said he would not consider his ath­ letic schedule as a reason to avoid jail but was more concerned about Jones finishing high school. Jones’ attorney, Carol Jones Dwyer, said he is an A and B student Fisher said Jones should be smart enough to know that Rule No.l is to report to his pro­ bation officer. "1 am offended that athletes receive differ­ ent treatment because of athletic ability they have that other people do not have." Fisher said. "I’m so fed up with athletes being cod­ dled by everyone in society; it’s just ridicu­ lous.” Fisher said it was bothersome that Jones failed to comply with anything he doesn’t like doing. "At some point you have to understand all of us have lo follow rules," Fisher said. "If we don’t follow rules, there are adverse conse­ quences we have to face." • Ronnie H. Boring. 33. of Monroe, was sentenced to eight months in jail and two years probation for a probation violation. Boring was given credit for four days served in jail for each offense. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at.. 269-945-9554 Boy accused of stealing mother’s car HASTINGS — A 16-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly stealing his mother’s car last Tuesday evening, Sept. 2, in lhe 700 block of cast Bond Slrect. The youth look the car without permission and without a driver’s license. He had not been located for two days. The vehicle information was entered into the law enforcement information network (LEIN) as stolen and a "be on the lookout” was issued to police departments. A Barry Township officer located the boy and vehicle last Thursday in Delton. He was taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Allegan County Detention Center, where he will await a hearing in Barry County Probate Court. He also was wanted on a probation violation from Barry County. Teens apprehended in grocery store theft HASTINGS — Two teen-agers were observed concealing items under their clothing in the Hastings Felpausch Food Center last Wednesday. Sept. 3, at 1:59 a.m. As they left, the store manager attempted to stop them and was met with profanity. One suspect fled on foot while the other left in a mid-1990s Chrysler mini-van. The driv­ er struck a utility pole in the lot as he sped off. Officers later located lhe van and lhe ’7-year-old driver at a house in the 800 block of Wesi Green Street. The case is under investigation and has been forwarded io the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review. Three men from Freeport killed In crash KENT COUNTY, BOWNE TOWNSHIP—Three fatalities resulted from a vehicle crash Wednesday evening. Sept. 3, at lhe intersection of M-50 and Freeport Road in Kent County’s Bowne Township. Phyllis Meiinn, 72 .of Freeport, was southbound on Freeport Road in a white van with four foster care adults when she failed to stop at a stop sign and ran into a burgundy van eastbound on M-50. preliminary investigations show, said Michigan State Police from the Rockford Post. Freeport residents Edward Leszczyrski. 75. Freddie Laney. 72, and John Rickert, 54, died at the scene, troopers said. The van in which the men were traveling overturned from the impact Two men were ejected from the vehicle and one was suspended in the rear of the van with his seat belt on. Eleanor Reid, 71, of Freeport, a female foster care adult, also was suspended in the van with her seat belt secure. She is in critical condition at Spectrum Health Hospital Downtown, troopers said. Meiinn, the driver, was partially ejected through a window and is in fair condition at Spectrum Health Hospital Downtown, police said. The sole occupant of the burgundy van, Mary Chippewa, of Hastings was treated and released at Spectrum Health Hospital Downtown, police said. Alcohol is not a factor in the cause of the crash. Couple arrested in domestic incident FREEPORT — A 25-year-old Freeport man was arrested for assault and battery in the 100 block of Division Street Aug. 31 at 2:30 a.m. The victim, an 18-year-old Freeport woman, was arrested for minor in possession of alcohol by consumption. (lftZ Both were taken to the Barry County Jail, said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. They live together and have one child in common. The couple were playing cards with friends when the man made a sexist comment to the victim and pinned her against a refrigerator, deputies said. The victim said the man said he could drop her like nothing and called her an offensive name, according to the police report. Friends separated the couple, taking the assailant into a bedroom while the victim was held in the kitchen. After she was released, live victim went into the bedroom and made comments lo her boyfriend. Then, he punched her twice in the head and pulled her hair. When she got free, she called 911 from outside the house because she was afraid of him, she said. Cigarettes stolen from Nashville C-Store NASHVILLE — The C-Storc on Main Street was broken into Monday morning, Sept. 8. A large quantity of cigarettes was stolen, Nashville Police said. When police viewed a surveillance videotape, they observed one person throw a large rock through the front door glass and crawl through the broken window. Police said they saw the thief fill a plastic bag with cartons of cigarettes and remained in the store less than a minute. The tape was taken to lhe Michigan State Police Crime Lab fot photo enhancement and fingerprints are being evaluated to determine suspects, police said. The convenience store is part of the Marathon gas station. M-37 reopens after fuel tanker incident DOWLING — Highway M-37 has re-opened to through traffic in both directions. The road was closed prior to Labor Day because of a gasoline tanker spii. that occurred Wednesday night, Aug. 27. Detour signs and barricades have been removed. Cleanup will continue and motorists should be alert :o trucks and other equipment in the Dowling area, said Dave McIntyre, public information officer for Barry County Emergency Management. The state of emergency was discontinued last Thursday, Sept. 4. The services of the emergency operations center are no longer needed. More than 70 truck loads of contaminated soil have been removed and taken to a Calhoun County Landfill. Ex-Delton man’s murder case reopened DELTON — Calhoun County Cold Case Team is reopening a case about a Delton man and woman who were believed murdered 18 years ago. James Waimer. 26, and Andrea Berlien, 24, were found shot to death Feb. 1, 1985, in a home they were renting in the 12000 block of H Drive North in Calhoun County. Police have new witnesses who confirmed information. The couple were found dead from multiple gunshot wounds by people who went to buy marijuana from Waimer. said Detective Sgt Carter Bright Investigators believe the couple may have been killed in a robbery because Waimer was selling small quantities of marijuana. Officers said money and marijuana may have been stolen. Anyone with any additional information about the case is asked to call the Cold Case Team Tip Line at 800-970-8477 or Silent Observer at (269) 964-3888. Items stolen from 2 storage units HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — Two storage units were broken into at Riverfront Storage on M-79 Highway east of the Thomapple Lake Trading Post ot Aug. 26. More than $1,000 worth of items were stolen, said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies Christmas ornaments, such as three-foot candles and reindeer pulling a sleigh with a tliree-foot Santa Claus inside, were taken from one unit. From the second unit, a $400 green Rogue River Canoe, a 19” RCA television, life vests miscellaneous tools, a red tool box. a black electric wrench and a kerosene heater were stolen, authorities said. The locks were cut to gain entry, they said. Police do not have suspects. Anyone with information can call Deputy Jeffrey Nieuwenhuis at 948-4801. �’♦Mr Mas’ rtqi ir-w Hastings DDA program OK’d by Susan Tenter? StaffWriter The Downtown Development Authority received City Council approval Monday evening for a facade improvement program for buildings in lhe downtown district. The program is designed to stimulate improvements to facades of eligible build­ ings by partially funding such improve­ ments on a 50-50 matching fund basis. The DDA also received approval for a $50,000 transfer from their fund equity lo an expand­ able line item in lhe DDA budget, which would allow the DDA lo provide the grant funds. The maximum grant amount for a given project is S2.5OO. Therefore. the fund trans­ fer would allow up lo 20 grants at the maxi­ mum amount. In other business Mivuiux evening. the City Council. • Awarded Carl Schoessel a proclamation of appreciation for his diligent, faithful and tireless service in the betterment of the Hastings schwl system and community for more than 20 years. Schoessel is retiring as superintendent ol lhe schools Sept. 14. • Approved a four-way stop at the inter­ section of Stale and Boltwood streets. Slop signs will be erected on Stale Street. Signs already exist on Boltwood Street. • Agreed to allow a request from Hastings City Bank lo work on South Jefferson and Court streets during construction of their new facility, which should be completed in 14 months. • Approved a request from Hastings High School for a new homecoming parade route Sept. 26 along city streets that begins and ends al the school. • Heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance lo allow city staff lo review and approve site plans for expansion of build­ ings that do not result in the need for more parking as well as allow city staff lo clarify projects requiring site plan review by the Planning Commission. • Approved Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris's sale of pagers to the Treeport Fire Department. • Approved reconditioning of eight of the fire department s air packs for a cost of S 13.208. • Accepted lhe resignation of Amy Kuzava from lhe Zoning Board of Appeals. Kuzava leaches a class al Cooley Law School as an adjunct professor that meets al the same time a< the board. • Approved the use of a purchasing credit card for restricted use at the city. • Retired the 1992 scries Water and Sewer System revenue bonds, which will reduce the interest expense by $99,000 and interest income by about $24,000 for a net savings of $75,000 over three and a half years. • Heard a library report that the duck race raised $4596; 1260 tickets were sold. And 5-ycar-old Ashley Peterson of Hastings was the lakeland Library Cooperative Summer Reading C lub winner of a trip to Cedar Point for her family plus $300 spending money. • Heard a report by Tim Ciirrbach. direc­ tor of Public Services, that the repainting of the north and south elevated waler storage tanks has been completed as has the South Jefferson Street Water Main Project, the DDA Phase Ill downtown streetscape and the East State Street Reconstruction Project. • Agreed to allow the Barry County Antique Engine and Tractor Club travel through city streets for their parade lo raise money for hospice. Il will be a caravan and no streets will need closing. • Was invited lo the I rank Bush Memorial Walk in lhe Spirit Pow Wow Sept. 20-21 at Chariton Park. In business Moruiax. Aug. 25. the City Council • Give final approval of the Northridge Estates No. 3 preliminary plat. Barry-Eaton District Health Department and City Manager Jeff Mansfield concurred that a restriction against irrigation wells in the plat would be appropriate. Since final approval of the plat was given, the developer may begin construction. • Awarded a bid lo the low bidder. Quality Maintenance, for the prepping and repainting of exterior ironwork and painting of masonry walls around the old settling tanks at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. • Renewed a city general liability insur­ ance policy with Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Pool for S 129.868. lhe amount was a significant reduction due to the work of Mayor Erank Campbell. He worked with MML lo save lhe city $17,000 in premiums over lhe past two years.' • Awarded lhe low bidder, lakeland Asphalt Corp., lhe job for placement of the lop and base of asphalt paving on South Jefferson Strec* from South Street to Shrincr Street and on Shrincr Street east of Jefferson Street. • Heard a report by Hastings Police Ik'partment Chief Sarver that the parking enforcement officer. Bobbie, decided to leave the city. He published the position and 15 looking al applications. • Heard a report from Jeff Mansfield that lhe Community Development Director’s position has been advertised in several industry publications. He hopes to fill lhe position by the end of < Jctober. ‘nj-sQay Sepi»^TO«- H 2003 — Page 19 First Baptist Church marks Arley Todd Day Die sanctuary of Hastings Tirsi Bapl'<t < lunch was the scene of a tribute to one of the city X native w»s Iasi Sunday morning when several huntlrcd members and guests gathered to eele brale Arley Todd Day They were recognizing 35 years of missionary service by Arley and Wilda Uxtd in the church building ministries of Continental Baptist Missions lhe Todds were commissioned into missionary work by Eirsl Baptist ( hurch in 1968. In the ensuing years. Todd would use his finish carpentry skills to build 65 steeples. |0.(i00 linear feet of pews. 74 display cases, assorted church furniture ami cabinetry, and would have a hand in the erection of 40 church buildings He traveled from Taibanks. Alaska to Beverly Hills. Honda, and from Abilene. Texas, to Marathon. Pastor Dan Currie with Arley Todd, during the ceremony Sunday horning Todd for his missionary service Ontario. Canada. The Todds are now retired, still making their <lren. grandchildren and great-grandchildren In rumor of his many years of ministry, hirst Baptist Church established lhe Arley lixtd Idol lund with Continental Baptist Missions The agency. hea<iquarieri-d tn lhe Grand Rapids area since 1977. is relocating to a new site between Rocklord and < ed.u Springs ()n lhe property will a be 4.41 square toot Building Ministries Serv ice < "enter with a fully equipped shop for the prtxluciion and storage ol church furniture and finish trim, such as Arley Todd once built in his ow n shop on Bachman Road lhe goal of this fund is to provide approxi­ mately $75.(XM> worth of equipment for builders and volunteers to use in continuing and extending the kind of work done by Todd on behalf ol new and needy churches ("ontnbuinms may be sent to the Arley Todd Tool < "onlinental Baptist Missions. 5900 home in Hastings, where they Alpine NW. Comstock Park. 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September 11.2003 — The Hastings Banner Applications for PDR program due Dec. 15 In Ruth Zachart Staff Writer Farmers hoping lo be put into permanent farm preservation status in a new Preservation of Development Rights (PDR) program next year attended two information sessions presented by MSI Ag Agent Dennis Pennington Sept. X and 9. Landowners have certain rights for use of their land. If the rights to development are essentially purchased by the government, the farmer would be paid for lhe portion of lhe right lo develop il in exchange for an easement registered with lhe deed, lo keep the land in farm use into perpetuity. Public Act 262 gave local communities the right to administer their own program, for which they could receive a portion of federal and stale matching funds for pre­ serving farmland. The money is expected lo be made available by the stale sometime in May of 2004. The payment could give the option to the farmer lo enhance the farm operation, and would reduce the value of the acreage lo an agricultural value, resulting in a reduction in property taxes. The seminars covered details for applying for lhe new farm preservation program. Some background information on lhe pro­ gram was given, and how the four parts of lhe application related lo lhe goals of the program were explained. The process would follow several steps, once lhe application cycle begins and the farmer Tills out the forms, and files them at lhe MSU Extension office. The zone in which the farm is located must be allocated for agricultural use. It must not be master planned for commercial or industrial use in the future, in townships not zoned by lhe county, (including Hope. Prairieville. Rutland. Thomapple. and Yankee Springs) approval by the township ruuid be required, specifying the farm is in an agricultural district, verified by the local assessor. In other township- , the Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus would Summer verify these details. Some of the factors of rating a farm being considered would need verification by vari­ ous means, information which can be pro­ vided by the mapping department at no cost to the farmer. An aerial photo could be obtained, and other points such as distance from public water or sewer, percentage of acreage in agriculture, soil type, proximity lo protected land, proximity to other pre­ served farm land, or proximity lo land being farmed, and much more could be verified by that office. The Barry County Agricultural Preservation Board (CAPB) would score the application and rank it with other top scoring applications. The present board includes Mark Hewitt, president; Paul Wing, vice president; Tom Guthrie, secretary; Paul Schuurmans, treas­ urer. Tom Otto; George Cullers, and Wayne Adams, county commissioner. Different community interests are repre­ sented by these individuals. Based on a points-based appraisal, the cost of the casement would be tabulated. The applications would be prioritized by the CAPB and the list sent to the county com­ missioners for approval. The goal is for applications to be presented by Feb. 4. Then state and local funding would be applied for. Though Barry County has taken the lead for development of the program in Michigan, lhe county thus far has not allo­ cated local funds, or considered a millage dedicated to preserving farmland, but other options could be found, such as from private foundations, interest groups, etc. Some applications may have already provided a portion of the match, such as from the town­ ship. or a donation by the fanner of a per­ centage of lhe easement, for example. An offer would be presented to the landowner, to sign off on the terms of lhe easement, to finalize the price, and an option for an independent appraisal by the landowner if desired. 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Sales Ryan Madden Sales Someone tried to enter the Hastings Public Library' Aug. 26 by breaking out a storm window and a small pane of glass in the public restroom. The cleaning person was in lhe building at the time and called lhe police, said Barb Schondelmayer, library administrator. By lhe time an officer arrived, lhe vandals had departed. The window was high off the ground. “We wondered why someone would choose a window on the Court Street side of the building, in such a public place,” Schondelmayer said. “There’.’; no way any­ one could get through the small panes. Perhaps lhe plan was to break out the wood framing the glass panes. “They don’t know this former post office building was built to withstand attack by postal marauders.” she said. “Thieves are not always very smart. 1 guess.” Thornapple Players get ‘Down to Earth’ I •GMS PLUS TAX TITLE 8 LICENSE ST Dreisbach Break-in attempt fails at library 01 PONTIAC MONTANA 43K. LEATHER POWER SUDER. QUAD SEATS LOW MIES $10,995 SALES HOVtS Mon & Wed until 8 Tub. Thu & Fn until 6 SakjrOay until noon Amy Piper, Sales SttTCfJQt®; Chns Silverman. Finance Mgr Mon & 8-7 Tub. Px H Fn 8-5 applied for by March 4 with all matching funds accounted for. Once an agreement has been reached, a title search, survey and legal work would be done if not previously secured by the owner. Final approval would be given by the county commissioners and the easement would be recorded wilh the register of deeds. Future monitoring and enforcement would continue, on a basis yet to be deter­ mined by the CAPB of those farms accept­ ed into the program. Barry County is the first county to be at the stage of accepting applications. Because of this, there may be some areas of the process which will need correction or adjustment. The board hopes to be flexible enough to make changes in a timely manner. It is expected the money will be made available sometime after May. In part because it is a new program, applicants should not expect a quick turnaround from application to confirmation of the easement amounts. At present the only funds which are allo­ cated are by a federal Ranch and Farmland Protection program passed in 2002. Kendra Wills of Kent County said in July that the state has received $2.4 million this year from lhe federal government for lhe program, seventh highest of the states par­ ticipating. Pennington said a total federal amount was allocated for all the states, many of which have no program. He thought Michigan has a good chance of benefiting from the funds. The total amount is planned to increase in 2005 to $75 million and the next year would go up to $125 million, to be divided up between the states. Michigan's old PDR program, now being phased out, remains with funding of $7.5 million lo be made available for the new program. The federal match is stipulated for 50 per­ cent. State money is to be a 3:1 match. "For every dollar we come up with, they give us three." Pennington said. Those not accepted in the first round of applications may opt to continue to be included in the second cycle. This fall’s Thomapple Players show is “Down to Earth.” a comedy/fantasy by Bettye Knapp. Directed by Mary Jc Gorsuch and her assistant Jane Groendyk. the cast even enjoys rehearsing. Carol Satterly is playing Agnes; Steve Vipond is Wilfred. Doug Acker is Pilone. Augusta Applegate is played with gusto by Norma Jean Acker. Diana Clump is played by Rachel DuMouchel. Orpha Teel by Shirlee Holston and Ruthie Teel by Rosemary Anger. Ann Ogilvie plays Mille Bromsley. with Franklin White becoming Baxter Bromsley. Kim Butler portrays June Bromsley. Bringing comedic sensibilities lo their roles are Jeff Kniaz as Richard White. John Boggs as Herman Howell and Bill Eberle as Robert Hanley. Curtain is at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2. 3 and 4 at Central Auditorium. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors, students and chil­ dren. Tickets are available at Progressive Graphics. Jeffferson Street Gallery and the Thomapple Arts Council. They will also be available at the door. The Thomapple Players have a new web­ site. http/Ahomappleplayers.tripod.com. Do not use the www prefix to access this site. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-09-18.pdf f3388099d19570ffb5414449168e50ed PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIERARV 121 S CHURCH ST Where have you gone Teddy Roosevelt? See Editorial on Page 5 The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. September 18. 2003 VOLUME 150. No. 37 Two area schools to vote on bond issues next week of St Rose Catholic Church, fetton St in Hastings, is sched’£an. Thursday. Sept 25 R Will poh» oct features of the hu utirKiir^ ana relate stones of St. t RQA, a program ,____ questions particihave about the Catholic M .A ■ PRICE 50C by Marcie Westover and Helen Mudry Staff" Writers The Lakewood and Delton Kellogg school districts will have special school bond elec­ tions next week to try to construct and reno­ old. says Superintendent Ronald Archer. These improvements include new roofs on all district buildings, improvements in elec­ trical. cooling, healing and plumbing sys­ vate buildings. Lakewood voters will be presented with six proposals on the ballot Monday. Sept. 22. the current maintenance building and adding a parking lot at the site and building a new maintenance building elsewhere. Archer said and Delton will ask voters to approve two bond proposals in a special election Tuesday. Sept. 23. The following is an outline of both school district’s proposals: Delton Kellogg Proposal 1 will be for an additional 1.71 mills to pay for $12 million to renovates that the roof on the old maintenance building needs so much repair that it’s the better just to invest in a new building. The electrical component of the proposal also is important to Archer. With all the new technology the classrooms don’t even have enough outlets to support all their computer aging buildings and Proposal 2 will be a request for a half mill for $3 million to build a new community center. Some renovations will be made to buildings nearly 70 years ■ ’ .. . net and libraries tems in all buildings. The first pioposal calls for tearing down needs, said Archer. Another important issue in the first pro­ posal is street and parking improvements to See SCHOOL VOTES, pg. 20 by David T. Toting Eduor Barry County Emergency Management Director John Hislop was terminated from his job last Thursday. Sept. 11. County Administrator Michael Brown $275 fine. The majority is followed by Kbrary anoors. ftch cbaT gasoline near a gas stkbon on M-37 in aor wffl begm right: i effort to. remove curricula or library Dowling. Hislop was arrested at the scene for driving sader the influence of afccbof “We'fi folkw rh hiring," be said, i and for endangering the welfare of his rhOThter.agellHislop was said to have blown a .15 on a Brown adisl *« ered Mt time until tbe County Boarded breathalyzer that evening. The uaxtam legal Mood alcohol level is .10. He was had been wotting mere efireoor for lodged in the couatyjai! that night. Hislop was hired as a parfrime enter- $38,«X>. The money and from a spxral management director in February 1993. His job later was upgraded to full time, despite the fact he was arrested at the scene of a traffic crash in May 2001 and State Police borktet. The emergency 1 responsible ibr over and coordination of charged with drunken driving. He eventually pleaded guilty to a reduced charged and situations. . Hislop will still was sentenced to probation and to pay a charges in conn. • Ktomg "I Know Why lc kcq a" and John the 1990s have include t the Rye." 'The Color □moders," "James and ""A Light in the Attic," Doggone good CROP Walk! Barry County CROP Walkers Kathryn Tobin. 11. and James Tobin, 12. brought their dog Ladybug, dressed in appropriate garb, to Sunday's trek through Hastings to fight hunger. The event was a success, exceeding the goal tor walk­ ers and closing in on the financial target, said Coordinator Roger Trowbridge See Page 3 for more photos and the story. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Barry County Area wffl dieon it noon Friday, Sept rce Cedar Creek tanitmc. ron will be held from noon eater will le Al Etcher, founder «m Source International, based ifieM Hills, Mich. His company need 17 Michigan town video since 1994. He will locus on the than Train Riders," who arrived giac. Through a video and lecrticipants will learn bow the traveled firm the east coast to t and more. Bl of the hutch and speaker is those who do not wish to have e program is $3. Admission will : door or reservations may be . Oars schedules and trips also we information, call Teresa 1948-9500, extension 2838. NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 4 Schoessel wins 1st race in new pool by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The “Race of the Century" between outgo­ ing Superintendent Carl “Rocky" Schoessel and Hastings High School Student Council President Margo Cooklin took place Sunday afternoon at the opening ceremony at the new Community Education and Recreation Center. Cooklin initiated the challenge at the ground-breaking ceremony for the center. The race was only one length of the pool. Both seemed confident about the chal­ lenge. Schoessel commented early, “May the best man win." His trainer and support team included for­ mer swimmers from his 1968 Class A State Championship team. They brought along See POOL RACE, pg. 19 The offi. tion was vi �Page 2 — Thursday, September 18. 2003 — Bannfef NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Historical Society to meet tonight Forgotten Man dinner is tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet tonight (Thursday, Sept. 18) at Bowens Mills, Yankee Springs Township. The Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. and there will be a picnic potluck at 6:30. open for all members and the commu­ nity with the regular meeting following al 7 p.m. at the Bowens Mills Gathering Place. Co-owner Carleen Sabin will bring soci­ ety members and guests up to date on what is happening al Bowens Mills. Those attending are encouraged to bring their own table service and a dish to share. This esent is open to members of the society and members of the community. The Forgotten Man Ministries' annual stewardship dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Sept. 18, al the Hastings ‘It's Cider Time’ festivals to start The “It’s Cider Time" festivals will pres­ ent the Farm Days & Fiber Show Festival Saturday and Sunday, Sept 20 and 21, to kick off Historic Bowens Mills’ celebration of its 25th anniversary. The fall festival series will be held on five consecutive weekends, from this Saturday and Sunday through Oct 18 and 19. The Farm Days & Fiber Show will fea­ ture cider making, mill tours, horse-drawn wagon rules, music and food. The fun begins at noon and lasts until 5 p.m. The Plank House, the oldest house in Bowens Mills, will be the nucleus of activi­ ty for the fiber activities. There will be spin­ ning, weaving and fiber related crafts both days. There will be sheep shearing demon­ strations by Jerry Pepper of Allegan near the P’oneer firm, located at the post and beam bam both days. Also inchided will be a barnyard horse pull Saturday and a professional open hone pull Sunday that will begin al 2 pan. both days. Throughout the park there will be cos­ their works, in "The Gathering Place.’ there will heli' ti raaaia fti— UpAyaigych day. Terry Pemepacker will be singing country music on Saturday and The Mud Creek Boys" will be playing bluegrass music Sunday. The festival gate fee for adults is $5. for children 5 to 15 years old, $2. Natural Family Planning to start Ton) and Ann Feldpausch, certified teachers of Natural Family Planning (NFP), are offering a NFP course in Hastings beginning Wednesday, Sept. 24. The Sympto-Tbcrma! method of NFP teaches couples how to observe, cross check and benefit from the natural signs of fertili­ ty- The Feidpausches claim that NFP is help­ ful to either avoid or achieve pregnancy, avoids putting chemicals into the woman's body. Some studies are linking birth control pili usage with breast cancer, cervical can­ cer, and liver tumors, as well as a possible link between vasectomies and higher inci­ dences of prostate cancer. The couple teaches that the method works with irregular cycles and can be prac­ ticed throughout a couple’s fertile years without health risks. It s also immediately reversible and costs less than other forms of birth control They cite U3. government studies thi t show NFP to be as effective as the birth control pill. The Feidpausches teach under the guid­ ance of the Couple to Couple League, International, founded in 1971 and now the largest organization teaching NFP in North America. To register, call the Feidpausches at (269) 948-2148. The $70 course fee includes instructions and materials. Canoe launch dedication set The Thomapple Watershed Council will have a canoe launch dedication ceremony from 6 to 6:15 pm. Wednesday, Sept 24, at Tydcn Park in Hastings. This project has been funded in part with money fro.a the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division Inland Fisheries grant program and the Barry Conservation District. From 6:15 to 8 pjn. there will be a “Secrets to Fishing the Thomapple River" presentation, including live demnstrations and a drawing for fishing equipment. Refreshments will be sponsored by Lakeland Boatworks Inc. The program is intended for all ages, but kids must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge. High School cafeteria. Cost will be a free-will offering. For more information, call Chaplain Bill Medendorp at (269) 795-9673 or Phyllis Sears at (269) 945-2077. . Pow Wow slated at Chariton Park The Frank Bush Memorial Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow will be Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21, at Historic Chartton Park, Hastings. The public is invited to experience Native American culture through a traditional pow wow, including authentic dancing and dramming, arts and crafts and native foods. The Pow Wow honors Frank Bush, Naswa Wua Quet (Eagle Weather), of the Pokagon, Huron and Gun Lake Band of Pouwatomi, Eagle Clan. When the federal government allowed Indians to have pow wows again, the first one in lower Michigan was held at Charlton Park, where Bush attended as a drummer on the first drum to return to this area. The Pow Wow's head veteran this year is Sam Bush, Nanibwe Mukwa (Standing Bear). Sam is the carrier of many sacred pipes as well as a veteran of the U3. Marine Corps, having served during the Viet Nam era. Emcee John Bush will explain the signif­ icance of the dances and dancers' regalia to the public. Head man and woman are Wayne Jackson and Maria Myers. Head junior male and female are Andrew Anderson and Carolynn Deland-Phillips. The arena direc­ tor is Joe Dayson. Members of the intertrib­ al public are invited to participate in danc­ ing. flMNMft ** Admission to the powwow is $5 for .•duh* and « for chiidrwrt®» SI 1. Free deer hunting sessions offered Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America is sponsoring two special free deer-hunting opportunities this fall, one for kids 12 to 16 years old Saturday, Sept. 27, and another for handicapped and disabled deer hunters Oct. 4 The cost of both hunts is free, but particpants must pre-register. Hunters may choose a bow or a gun, as long as they are legal and have obtained all the required licenses and pennits. Kids, ages 12 to 16 years old will meet at 5 a.m. Sept. 27 and be taken to pre-scouted locations. They will be accompanied by an experienced adult hunting guide. Parents are encouraged to attend so they can leam to hunt with their children. Children will leave the woods at 11 a.m. and meet for lunch at the DNR Field Headquarters in Yankee Springs. At 2 p.m. the hunters will leave again for the after­ noon hunt and return just after sundown. For the handicap hunt Oct. 4, hunting may be done with a bow or a crossbow and it’s open to all ages and disabilities, but severely disabled and children are encour­ aged to apply. Hunters will meet at 5 a.m. and be taken to pre-scouted locations. They also will be accompanied by an experienced adult hunt­ ing guide. Parents and friends are encour­ aged to attend so they can leam how to meet the special challenges of the handicapped deer hunter. For more information, call 721-3042, 945-0256 and 948-4075. Freeport ‘Fun Day’ slated for Sept. 27 The Freeport Historical Society invites anyone who thinks they are strong to “pro'e it" during the second big hay bale roiling race down Freeport’s Main Street Saturday, Sept. 27. Other “Fun Day" events include a cele­ brating the 125th anniversary of the Freeport post office with a special cancella­ tion from 8:30 a.m. until noon. There will be a “design a stamp” event for children ages 12 and under with the designs turned into the post office by Sept. 25 on display during Fun Day. Other events including food, a car show, children’s activities and more The parade st 3 pm. will amaze and delight with floats and special guests. Sept. 11 anniversary observed in Hastings by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor With a patriotic and God-centered flair, a tribute to each branch of the Armed Forces and others who protect the public in emergency situations was the focus of a Sept. 11 musical program in Hastings. Standing ovations and applause were plentiful from audience members at Thomapple Valley Church where the event was held. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association (HAMA), the musical reflected briefly on the terrorist attack two years ago. but emphasized in song and through a multi-media presen­ tation that “Our God reigns on high." Interdenominational Kingdom Praise Singers and Orchestra from the Grand Rapids area presented the program, titled “America. Let Us Not Forget." The group is under the direction of David Zudweg, minister of music a; Calvary Assembly of God in Rockford. The Rev. Steve Reid, HAMA presi­ dent, expressed appreciation that the musicians and singers took time out of their busy schedule to come to Hastings. “People were very touched,” he said of the program. “I think everybody had a great time." The most touching part of the musical for Reid was when the color guard entered as the orchestra and singers were performing “Songs for the Heroes,” which prompted thoughts of servicemen and women risking their lives to serve America. Representatives from the U.S. Army. Marines, Navy and Coast Guard, total­ ing 100 years of military service, were special guests and were “very thrilled to have the response.” from the audience. Reid said. One of the servicemen in attendance soon will be leaving for Iraq. An Army staff sergeant told the audi­ ence ih an imprdfhprtfremark that often the military feefVmSppreciated. but that audience members had turned that around for them. On behalf of the others and himself, he expressed deep gratitude for the standing ovations and applause for each branch of service as the orches­ tra and singers performed the special anthems for each branch. The multi-media presentation not only included country and city scenes of America, but also of historical events, such as pictures from various wars and the indelible destruction and loss on Sept. 11,2001. Two members of the Marine Color Guard are pictured here, along with representa­ tives of other branches of the military, who were honored at the musical event. An orchestra from the Grand Rapids area performed the Sept. 11 tribute in Hastings. The Kingdom Praise Singers offered spirited and energetic patriotic and Christian music during the concert. Two blood drives set, for Hastings, Nashville Two Red Cross blood drives are being planned for late this month and early next, in Hastings and Nashville. A drive also is being held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at the Moose Lodge in hastings. One will be from noon to 6 p.m. Monday. Sept. 29. at the Hastings First Church of the Nazarene, the other will be from 1 to 7 p.m. at the castleton Township Hall. Nashville. The latter one is named the Judy Hook Memorial in honor of the Nashville woman who chaired the Cystic Fibrosis campaign every year. Hook died just a couple of weeks ago. Local Red Cross officials say that as the East Coast braces for the effects of Hurricane Isabel, the American Red Cross is encourag­ ing the public to donate blood. "Hurricane Isabel has the potential to be a high impact storm as it spins toward the con­ tinental U.S.." says Fred Stems, CEO of the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cnxs. "In ail likelihood, the storm will impair the ability of blood regions on the East Coast to collect and distribute blood." Once a donor gives blood, it can take as long as three days to test, process and get a unit of blood on the shelves of a local blood bank. As it hits the East Coast the storm could close blood donation sites, affect the ability of donors to gel to blood drives, and inhibit the delivery of blood lo hospitals. "Thai's why we re asking donors in parts of the United States not affected by the storm to give the gift of life." says Stems. "Al the Red Cross, our unique national distribution system allows us to collect blood in one part of the country, then ship it lu the area of greatest need." Blood inventories nationwide are yet to recover from a summer that saw a 15 percent decline in collections. In the 63-county Great Lakes Region, about 32 hours worth of all blood types is available for transfusion to hos­ pital patients. Type O-negative — which can be transfused to anyone — is hovering at just 12 hours. A three-day or 72 hours supply is considered a safe and adequate level for meet­ ing ongoing and emergency medical ends. "A unit of blood ready for transfusion is like a soldier ready for combat." says Stems. "We need to always have enough troops on hand to face unexpected battles." Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 1 !0 pconds or more and be in general­ ly good health. For more information, call 945-3122. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18.2003 — Page 3 Great results, turnout for Barry County CROP Walk by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The largest crowd of walkers in recent years took giant steps to fight hunger in the area and around the globe last Sunday for the Barry County CROP Walk. The 130 people who participated raised $11,518 for CROP and the financial total is expected to climb because others who were not able to attend .are still collecting funds for CROP, said Walk Coordinator Roger Trowbridge. “I was really pleased.” he said. “It was a good turnout...Their was a lot of excitement and fun and we’re cranked up for next year." Trowbridge also is optimistic that the event’s $12^00 goal will be reached this year, which also is the highest amount gener­ ated by the walk in recent years. He said the $11,518 is a preliminary total of pledges turned in on the day of the walk. “It was really a successful walk." he said. "When all is said and done we’ll probably reach our goal." The event exceeded its goal of 105 walk­ ers, Trowbridge noted. Dr. Jack and Mary Brown were the top fund-raisers, collecting $640 for CROP. They were presented with a handmade quilt, created by the Rev. Susan Trowbridge, as a token of appreciation. Avis Geren was runner-up with $550 for CROP and received a $50 gift certificate from a Hastings gift shop. Among the participating churches, Peace United Methodist Church was the largest CROP contributor with $2,930. Rain disappeared just as the Barry CROP Walk, attended by all ages, stepped off at 2 p.m. Sunday. Walkers registered for a drawing for prizes before the event. During the celebration after the walk, the Dowling Country Chapel United Methodist Church band provided musical entertain­ ment. Another highlight of the event was when the day’s steady rainfall stopped at just about the exact moment that walkers started on their trek through Hastings. Not a drop fell during the walk. Trowbridge said. The walk suited and ended at First United Methodist Church on Green Street. Sponsored by Church World Service (CWS). the CROP Walk funds help support the worldwide programs of CWS and 25 % stays in Barry County. The County CROP Walk Committee has designated 20% of that amount to Los e. Inc. of Barry County and 5% to Our Lady of Great Oak Food Pantry. CWS supports self-help development, meets emergency need-, and helps address the root causes of poverty and powerlessness in more than 80 countries. Top walkers who raised the most for the Barry CROP Walk this year, in addition to the Browns and Geren. were: Sue and Beck Davftl $500; Tudy Tobias, $422: Joan and Nbhm Hudson. $417; Eihyl Simon. $379; Sue T Broun. $270: Rick Rodriguez. $259; Harriet Willbrandt. $252; Mike Bremer. $230; Mary Jane Bradfield. $227; Mary Allyn. $227; Tim Hard, $215; Gordon and Lee Yoder. $205; Deai and Kim Dingman. $205; Deb Cleveland. $190; Beth. Jeff. Jacob and Emily Bauer. $190; Lee Zachman. $175; Dave Hani. $171; Dan. Trancy. James, and Katy Tobin. $170; and Roland Oaster. $170. These spirited wafers were among the 130 who were part of this year's County CROP Walk. Kathy Carlson (in the right foreground) registers for tha CROP Walk, held at First United Methodist Church. Walking in the CROP Walk is "good for your heart & soles’ proclaims this sign at the event. Dr. Jack and Mary Brown of Hastings were the top fund-raisers of Sunday's Barry County CROP Walk, held in Hastings. Pictured here, with their dog companion, the Browns raised $640 to fight hunger. Tim Hard and Seth Trowbridge were among the CROP participants. More than 20 members of Peace United Methodist Church participated in registration and/or walked. �Page 4 — Thursday. September 18. 2003 — The Hastings Banner County Board members’ greed is apparent Beware of the Dem candidates’ promises “It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.“ — Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, Sergeant, USMC To the editor: Fellow Americans, as we remember our innocent and fallen citizens that were taken from us on that fateful day, Sept. 11, 2001,1 ask you to step back and think about the future of our country and the upcoming elec­ tion. Listen closely to the Democratic Party’s candidates who are vying for your attention and hopefully for your vote. And then remem­ ber what these same people said when Bill Clinton was our "commander in chief.” I watched the Democratic candidates' debate the other night. I was embarrassed and incensed by a group of politicians who told us that "Politics stops al the waler’s edge” when it came to a president's decisions on military action with "our" soldiers in harm’s way. Thai is what we heard ad nauseum during the for­ mer president's "crucial” decisions to either do nothing or bomb aspirin factories. We w ere told we had to support the Kosovo cam­ paign. because people were being repressed and killed by a tyrant, and we had a humani­ tarian obligation to go in. and our troops would only be there a year. By the way, our troops are still there. Can we call this campaign a "quagmire" yet? No chance of a quagmire in Somalia. A group of rag tag warlords attack an unsupported unit (that asked for back up, but were refused.) and we cut and run, which only emboldened the terrorists to press on in their efforts to destroy us. The attacks and outright lies that are direct­ ed at President Bish, all for political gain when we are waging war for the preservation of our freedom and our way of life, is the ulti­ mate hypocrisy by a group of people more interested in the reacquisition of power than our security and victory over these evil forces. These candidates tell us we must "give up" oi- power to the United Nations, and let tiiem lead us! They expound on the wonderful pro­ grams that countries like France offers its cit­ izens, i.e. government health care (cradle to grave). Considering that more than 15,000 people have died this summer in that country due to their awesome health care system, I think I'll pass, thank you. Do you know what excuse the people in France had for those deaths? They assumed the government was going to take care of their parents and other people who were in need. This isn’t really shocking from a gener­ ation of people brought up on government dependency. So listen carefully to what is promised from these Democratic candidates, as they try to outdo each other in government goodies that are not without a price tag. As they express outrage over $87 billion for our war on terrorism, they don't seem to have a prob­ lem with a prescription drug entitlement that begins with $140 billion and ends...? Cradle to grave dependency on govern­ ment really won t mean much if we lose the ultimate war on freedom. Please, be informed, know that your decisions will affect your children and grandchildren and remember, our country was founded on the principles of individual responsibility and the God-given right to be free! I wish to thank every soldier serving and protecting our country. Our prayers are with them. Maureen Dudley, Dowling To the editor: In recent months Kensinger Jones, Republican County Surveyor Brian Reynolds and Fred Jacobs, among others, have com­ mented on the stunning lack of leadership dis­ played by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. It is refreshing to see Republicans mucking the stables. More is needed to return volunteerism and a sense of community in the county. This board majority may well believe that their intrusion into every area of county gov­ ernment is needed, and that is a most trouble­ some thought. They have shunted aside many people, well qualified and willing who have offered themselves to help their community. At the same time, the County Board of Commissioners have loaded county Boards and Commissions with their own, usually bringing little or no expertise to the assign­ ments. It is not difficult to ascribe greed as their chief motivation. For example: The County Board of Commissioners now has four members serv­ ing on each of its standing committees. That’s half of the board on each committee. Everybody gets some sugar this way. But the most egregious abuse of their power to appoint themselves to other paying assignments is much more troubling. The concept of having County Board mem­ bers on mostly volunteer boards and commis­ sions is to provide liaison between these bod­ ies and the full Board of Commissioners. This is not the case in practice. On committee after committee we find three county commission­ ers occupying spaces, collecting per piem and mileage payments for each meeting. The worst case is that the County Commissioners have seen fit to occupy every officer’s position on the Parks and Recreation Board, with three of their members serving as president, vice president and secretary. These same three Commissioners, Ken Neil, Jeff MacKenzie and Clare Tripp, also serve together on the Barry Eaton Board of Health. One wonders what special expertise tltese politicians bring to these assignments, or if they are so limited in ability that it takes three of them to do the job of one ordinary cit­ izen. Three of the commissioners have been appointed to the Department of Public Works Board and the Substance Abuse Board. Three more involve themselves in emer- Clarification on farm bill NORML will do roadside cleanup Dear editor, I have made it a practice not to respond to letters that have responded to mine. However, I must address Don Johnson's statement that the last farm bill could bankrupt the United States. Mr. Johnson seems to imply that I wrote the farm bill. I am pleased that the National Fanners Union played a major role in the farm bill debate, but while Farmers Union did not achieve all of its goals, the 2002 bill is far and away better than the "Freedom to Farm” fiasco that farmers had been living under. As to bankrupting the U. S., the 2002 farm bill has a (nice tag of some 70 billion dollars. This is a 10-year program, then consider that only 25% of the so-called farm bill goes to production agriculture. Some 60% or more goes to feeding programs such as food stamps and WIC which I wholeheartedly approve of. Compare that 70 billion dollars spread over 10 years to support farmers and feed those less fortunate with the President’s current request for $87 billion on top of the recent request for $79 billion for his "quick little war." The question then i«, who and what is real­ ly bankrupting the country? Carl McUvain, Hastings We must tend our own garden, not others’ To the editor: It has been a long time since I have written to you all, but there is much to write about. We Americans are fortunate to live in such a great country. We need to bring our military people home to stay. Many of our people are young people with families. We need to stay home and let other countries take care of their own business. We are spending millions of dollars in other countries when we should be spending it here on our own people. We have people The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and nhone number provided tor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. 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Commissioner Jim French is the sole member on the Fedeial Emergency Management (FEMA) Board, but two more. Wing and Adams, serve on the Local Emergency Planning Commission (arm of FEMA). thus creating two bodies to do essentially the same task. * The list is replete with boards and commis­ sions, as many as 29, where no fewer than two members of the County Board of Commissioners collect per diem pay and mileage reimbursement. Vacancies that can and should be filled by w illing, qualified and interested volunteer cit­ izens continue unfilled because rather than have committee deliberations of numerous ideas, the board insists on appointing "team players" who will exhibit no independence or innovation. There have been bi-partisan discussions going on for some time, directed toward replacing this "Couh House Gang" next year with public spirited citizens with more in mind than the best paying part-time job in the area. Robert Dwyer, Hastings out of work, schools have closed because of lack of funds. We must stop being Santa Claus to everyone. Those countries who have fought among themselves for centuries will continue to do so for the rest of their lives. We do not need to take our money away from our own just to be a good "Joe." There are billions of dollars being spent on this situation for those who hate us and want no part of us. We cannot get on a horse and ride into the sunset and expect the situation to go away. Also, we need to think about our future when we try to ’.ell other countries about hew to run their business while not taking care of our own. There is much to be done to improve and solve problems right here in our own country. Think about this when you come to vote. We have a great country and many sacrifices have been made to make this true. Bonnie Strickland, Hastings U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. RickTormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan .gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. What about credit debt? It seems that the economic recovery is taking longer than expected. What are you doing to make sure that you aren’t overextending your credit, especially since many credit card companies are soliciting new members on an almost daily basis? The Barry County chapter of the National Organizahcr. for Reform of Marijuana Law, (MINORML) will do its last roadside cleanup for the year Saturday. Sept 20. We will meet al about noon al the comer of M-43 and Chief Noonday Road, right by the curve. Come on out and meet some of your next door neighbors cleaning up the highway. MINORML’s goal of getting involved in the local communities is taking hold with other chapters through out the state. Macomb County has also adopted a highway, Benzie County has joined the Chamber of Commerce. Other chapters will be doing vol­ unteer work also. MINORML is a non-profit group with chapters throughout the stale, that believes that the time is right for reforming our current marijuana laws. We support medical marijua­ na for those people who choose to use it We support hemp and the right of our fanners to be able to grow it. The laws need to be changed so that pos­ session of small amounts will not ruin the lives of people, take away their education, and lock thern^ip^all for personal uae within, their own homes. More than a half million people every year die from tobacco, alcohol and prescription drugs. Not one person has died from the use of marijuana. The gateway drug is not marijuana, it is the legal drugs that infect our society, cause death and ruin lives. Nine stales have passed laws legalizing medical use of marijuana, and there are servers! bills being presented in Congress to address this issue. Arresting marijuana smokers last year cost the taxpayers $750 million. We believe that if this money, along with the $7 billion used for law enforcement to fight marijuana, was instead used for education, drug use overall would drop. On Monday, Sept 22, at 7 p.m. I will be the guest on Public Channel 19 in Kalamazoo to discuss this issue, along with a retired police officer who supports reform. If yon would like to know mote, please contact me at bonncrsmad@triton.net or go to our web site www.nunorml.org. Incidentally, MINORML does not support the use of any drug, legal or otherwise, for young people. We do support education, fam­ ily and helping our young be productive members of society. Larry Bonner Lippert, Director, MINORML Hastings n.HMtbr Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PuUMTOby Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacoba m--• -rTgeiuen. Fndaric Jacobs rrvcmteM Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer •NEWSROOM* David T. Young (Ertex) Elaine Gibed (Assistant Editor) Helen Murky Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Steve Fisher, Hastings: Stephanie Vandenberg Middleville: Karen Boonstra Hastings "I think the best way to control too much buying on credit is not to do it in the first place.’’ "I just throw those credit card offers away and watch my spending." "We only use our cred­ it cards in emergencies.” Susan Gray, Hastings: "I learned from by grandparents, who sur­ vived the depression, to be very careful about get­ ting into debt. I rarely use my credit card and watch my spending." Frank Richter, Middleville: Ron Hinkle, Hastings: "I pay cash or 1 don’t buy." “I cut up the credit cards and budget my spending.’’ Sandra Ponsetto Susan Tenters Cathy Busier Erika Simpson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified adi accepted Monday Swough Fnday 8 00 a.m. to 530 p.rn.. Saturdays 8:30 cm to Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rate*: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counter $29 per year MMwhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hasbngs. Ml 49058-0802 Second Ctas Postage Paid at Hacangs. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Septjmbec 18,2003 — Psge 5 Don’t overlook the sponsor of ‘Havoc’ Dew editor: Firrt. let me extend my appreciation for the Banner's full-page color photograph cover­ age of the Society for Creative Anachronism's "Havoc in Hastings" event held at Charlton Park over Labor Day week­ end. I was the fighter in green and white leather scale mail with a black helmet. I appreciate all the exposure you have provided for the SCA. However. I am disappointed that the article neglected to mention the local chapter of the SCA. We had an informational booth at "Havoc in Hastings." but your reporter must have missed us. There is a local chapter of the SCA. a non­ profit educational organization dedicated to re-creating the beat aspects of the Middle Ages. The armored canbat certainly draws attention, but there are many other aspects of the SCA fa people of all ages. Fa example, the arts and sciences are a very strong com­ ponent. re-creating everything people did from 600 to 1600 A.D. This includes things like making chainmail, weaving cloth and making medieval clothes, cooking medieval feasts, playing medieval games, period danc­ ing. and brewing mead and cordials. The SCA has children's activities, and adults of all ages participate. There are SCA events like the one we held at Charlton Park virtually every weekend. If anyone is interested in learning and compet­ ing in armored combat, fencing, equestrian arts, archery, thrown weapons or the medieval arts and sciences, they should con­ tact us. Fa more information about the Barry County SCA, called the "Cai.ton of Templemead," go on-line to www.templemeaiLhofnestead.org or call 269-948-1273. Ms. Dok Tael Stevens, Hastings Why is the county debating marriage? lbuie editor: , , , .... ■ 1 wu intrigued by the Banner's story last week about the Barry County Board of Commissioners discussing a proposed resolu­ tion to define marriage as only beiween a man and a woman. My first reaction was wonder. Why is county government wasting its time debating this issue? There are already state laws on the books that settle this matter. Government should stay out of our bedrooms. My next reaction was to information that the American Family Association was behind the whole idea. This association is a wolf in sheep's clothing, notorious for its homopho­ bia and determined effort to keep gays and lesbians “in their place,” in the closet and without the same rights and privileges as oth­ ers. I’ve been told th*5 one of the reasons for county governments in Michigan to get uptight about thii is the news that in Ontario they've decided to recognize civil unions between people of the same sex. Furthermore, such unions are no longer ille­ gal in Vermont. So it must be that our elected officials feel they must stop the spread of this “horrible plague” by outlawing marriage between gays and lesbians in an amendment to the Michigan Constitution. The American Family Association likes to refer to this proposal as the “defense of traditional marriage.” “Traditional marriage,*' from time to time in modem Western civiliaiion, has been spec­ ified thusly: • ‘'The parents shall arrange for the Bride, no younger than 12 years of age, to become possession of the Groom, with a dowry of no less than three livestock animals.” • “Marriage by abduction is legally pro­ scribed, although if the Groom later pays a Bride-Price, it will be recognized.” • “Among' nobility, marriages may be arranged between reigning families for the purpose of reinforcing geo-political alliances.” Essentially, my understanding is that in the past marriage often was regarded as nothing more than an exchange of property, arranged by the parents of two strangers. The wife was nothing more than among the goods and chat­ tel, possessions of toe* man. If we want to return to those “good old days,” we’ll have to make more than a few changes such as this proposed amendment. Government sometmes does things that are just plain silly. Ssometimes it does things to advance certain people al the expense of others. I think it’s high time for government to quit picking winners and losers in our soci­ ety and get its dirty mitts off our personal and private lives. There are much more urgent local matters our county officials should be tending to. Judging by the ways things appear to be going lately, they need to focus more on what's really important. Shelly Sulser, Kalamazoo Former Barry County resident I// Mi/ Opinion Teddy Roosevelt was right 100 years ago With apologies to Paul Simon: “Where have you gone, Teddy Roosevelt? Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you.” One hundred years ago the United States was besieged by robber barons and captains of industry who threatened the open marketplace by abusing a free market system and creating their own brand of hypercapitalism in their lust for power. Sound familiar? It ought to. One man led the fight to restore fair market practices to ensure fair competition and to ensure competition period. At the time he happened to be president of the United States. He was Theodore Roosevelt, perhaps one of the most remarkable men in this country’s history. Roosevelt appreciated the concept of competition in the marketplace so much that he bat­ tled the A powerful and wealthy men on the planet to preserve the system. The president of 100 vcais ago, a visionary and ahead of his time, understood that if you leave the market alone, the strong devour the weak and. dri-ren by greed, eventually consolidate their resources to establish absolute power. He knew, for example, that an industrial giant like Standard Oil was so rich that it could use cut-throat pricing tactics to run all competitors out of business. Let's say Standard decided tn sell its gas at the pump for a penny a gallon. Because it was so wealthy, it could sell at a huge loss for a long time. Competitors wouldn't be able to sell as cheaply and eventually, virtually all bargain-hunting consumers would buy only Standard gasoline for their can, so competitors would have to go out of business. Once Standard was the only company left standing, it then could set whatever price it want­ ed to charge. So ultimately, such a practice, in the name of free market, results in a contro.'ed market, a consequence just the opposite of what originally was intended. Roosevelt, a Republican who became president only because his predecessor, William McKinley, was assassinated in 1901, took on such industrial giants as John D. Rockerfeller and Andrew Carnegie, and financial powers like the House of Morgan. Not only did Roosevelt forbid cut-throat pricing practices, he also outlawed certain mergers and trusts that only made the biggest and strongest even bigger and stronger in the market­ place He picked up a reputation as a “trust buster” and opened the door to the remarkable Progressive Era in this country. He did it very simply because he believed in fairness. He did­ n’t believe in regulating everything, but he understood there comes a time government must act as a referee on belialf of the people. Unfortunately, there is no such political statesmanship to be found in America one century later. Congressmen, senators, legislators and the last several presidents have cozied up to the modem day robber barons in hopes of enriching their own political war chests. The political system in America is so taken over by big money that Roosevelt has to be turning over in his grave. But consumers are a big part of the problem, too. While many of us spend our time seeking out things that amuse us, such as television, sports, celebrity news and the like, we haven’t seemed to notice that the super powerful continue to get stronger. There are fewer players in certain high stakes games. For example, the United Slates used to have a lot of different car companies, but now we’re down to two and a half. There are fewer banks, fewer beer makers, fewer shoe manufacturers, fewer clothing makers, even fewer newspapers, just to name a few. Some of the super powerful now ship manufacturing jobs to places like China, Vietnam, Taiwan and ocher poor countries where a wage of $1 a day is good money. Then American con­ sumers, always looking for the cheapest price, buy these goods made cheaply overseas, ignor­ ing the big picture and the very real possibility the day will come when there will be too few American jobs to pay for such cheap stuff. Look around and be aware that Eaton in Marshall is pulling up stakes. Steelcase has under­ gone massive layoffs in Grand Rapids. Charlotte is losing one of its biggest manufacturers. What used to be Upjohn has been bought out by Pfizer and the number of lost jobs is stagger­ Where’s the insurance for seniors’ long-term care? To the editor: It’, been ckne to 30 year, since I wa, the agriculture agent in Barry County. Now I am a former partner al Sprucegate Manor at Clark Lake, a fine assisted living home, which was was closed forever al the end of May. Americans are almost an insurance poor people fa auto, home, life, health and the list goes on. but more recently, a new one has popped up — long-term care fa seniors. Should you buy it? 1 don't know, and if you are interested, I cant tell you what company from which to buy, a the amount. Rose Arm and I bought it just a year ago. The premiums are high fa people our age, but the agent pointed out how much we would have paid in lower premiums if pur­ chased when we were much younger. We chose policies that would pay $81 per day, not nearly enough to pay cunent expense, at a nursing home, and coma will likely go higher. We rationalized that our retirement incomes could more than match what the insurance would pay. ao we could effectively be cov­ ered fa more than double the $81 pa day. In considering, check the limitations. Some only pay fa certain kinds of care. All have limitations on how much they will pay fa each day of coverage, and most limit how long they will pay. As with all insurance, it's like placing a bet there will be trouble ahead! All insurance companies exist fa a profit If you were certain you would never need long term care, a if it would be needed fa only a very short time, you might better deposit in savings what you would pay in premiums. We will likely pay in al least $20,000 before needing long-term care. We hope we never collect on it but how long would $20,000 to $30,000 pay fa your care if you had to be placed in a nursing home? My dear sista has Alzheimers, and ha husband paid more than $40,000 fa ha care last yea. He says the bill will top $50,000 this yea. There are still people who believe health insurance will pay the bill. Na true. Medicare will only pay fa a short time after release from a hospital, fa some otha reason than just old age. Some believe Medicaid will pay the bill. Na so. unless you have very limited resources and there is a long list of names ■..siting fa a limited number of beds fa Mrdicaid patients. You can't suddenly give your monev and valuables away to make yo«raelf indigent. The government checks back to make certain you have not done that during at least the three previous years. They can go back even further. Just a tip: If you have limited resources, but enough to pay fa a few months of care, get into the home as a paying patient, then apply fa a Medicaid bed when your money and property is nearly exhausted. There are a number of alternatives for sen­ ion needing help, but are still able to pay fa their care. Assisted living homes, such as the one we owned, will provide sufficient care fa most senion. Meals are provided, laundry is done, and help is available fa bathing, mak­ ing the bed, and dispening prescriptions from the doctor. The cost ranges between $55 and $60 fa most residents, depending on degree of care required. Living centers provide lea care and coat ten than assisted living. They customarily provide one meal a day and they have naff to check on the residents physically as needed. The residents do moat of their own house­ keeping. make their own bed. prepare some of their meals and possibly do their own laun­ dry­ In-home care is very popular because resi­ dents can live in their own home. With mini­ mum care, this option is the most economical, but the resident is charged fa every service. If enough care is required, the cost may na be much lea than assisted living, bi selecting level of care, be reminded the visiting nurse probably will be in the home only a couple hans a day and the resident, are on their own fa the balance of time. At the beginning of this article, I men­ tioned that Sprucegate mana closed. Why? In short, there was no profit and with reri- dents paying their own expesues, many are na able to pay. We were licensed fa 12 reai­ dent,. but rarely had that number. We proba­ bly bad a dozen no more often than five a six, and al that low numba the busineu could na pay its expenses. The only assisted living home, that likely will survive are those where the owner and family members provide moat of the care and also live on the premises, avoiding an addi­ tional mortgage. Sprucegale Mana's payroll for Ian yea wa $108,000 and there were large mortgage payments. Sprucegate had a roving nurse aide throughout the night, but to make a profit, one would have had to sleep on the same fknr and hope they were awakened if a resident need­ ed them. Jim Pelham. Clark Lake, Mich. ST.’ We must stop being so shortsighted, or our era of prosperity and dominance in the world | soon will be over. Meanwhile, only a few multi-national major companies will be left stand­ ing. They’ll be doing all right, but we won’t It’ll be like a world-wide Third World. We need a Teddy Roosevelt right now, and a public that will appreciate and support the res­ urrection of a vision that will enable America to continue to be economically strong. It’s time to say no to mega corpotate goods and services and opt instead for their challengers, particu­ larly if they’re small or local businesses. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION There are causes, cures for suffering Dear editor, There is a famine in our land and I’m con­ vinced it is the major cause of human pain and suffering, not only in America but in the whole world. I can think of at least seven different kinds of pain and suffering, all very real, some worse than others. Some have a time-related sequence. These seven kinds of pain and suffering, a cause and a prescription for each of these kinds of pain and suffering are: 1. Physical pain and suffering. Example: emphysema and lung cancer. Cause: cigarette smoking. "For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption... Galatians 6:8. Prescription: ..."but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life." 2. Financial pain and suffering. Example: debts. Cause: covetousness. Prescription: "Why do you spend money for what is not bread and your wages for what does not satis­ fy?" Isaiah 55:2. 3. Social pain and suffering. Example: Divorce. Guise: evil company. Prescription: “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has right­ eousness (right-wiseness) with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? 2 Corinthians 6:14-15. 4. Mental pain and suffering. Example: Overweight. Cause:- For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption..." Galatians 6:8. Prescription: "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do. do all to the glory of God.*' Corinthians 10:31. 5. Moral and Ethical pain and suffering. Example: Adultery. Caus: lust. Prescription: "Remove your way far from her, and do not go near the door of bier house, lest you give your "But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life." John 5:40. Prescription: "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 633. Where is the famine we spoke of earlier? "Behold, the days are coming," says the Lord God, "That I will send a famine on the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water. But of hearing the words of the Lord." Amos 8:11. There is no question about it, there has never been a time of such fierce competition for the ears and eyes of man. The technology of communication is growing so fast, it's like a snowball rolling down a mountain. Then there is this stupid wisdom of man that has taken the Bible out of the school and the Ten Commandments out of public view. This kind of wisdom of man is the cause of the perilous times foretold in the Bible. "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthank­ ful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleas­ ure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, always learn­ ing and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth... But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived." 2 Timothy 3:1-7,13. Do you suppose I ought to write a book on "Bible Prescriptions"? The Bible does have the cause and cure for virtually all human pain and suffering, including ok! age, and that's called honor to others, and your years to the cruel one; lest aliens be filled with your wealth, and your labors go to the house of a foreigner, and you mourn at last, when your flesh and your body are consumed," Proverbs 5:8-11 6. Religious pain and suffering. Example: Deceived. Cause: “seems right.." Prescription: '..If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31-31 7. Eternal pain and suffering. Example: Hades and Hell. "Then he said, T beg you therefore, fadier, that you would send him to my father's hcuse, for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them lest they also come to this place of torment." Luke 16:27-28. Cause: everlasting life. "And I heard a loud voice from heaven say­ ing, ‘Beheld, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.’ “Then He who sat on the throne said, ‘Behold, I make all things new.’ And He said to me. "Writo, for these words are true and faithful.” Revelation 21:3-5. Rus Sarver. Hastings NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 TO THf IUCTORS OF IM SCHOOL DtSTMCT: Please take Notice that a special bond atedon a DeSen kalopg Schooh, Countta, at Barry and ASepan. Michigan. wM be held kt the rohoa dWrict. on tUssday. September 23. 2003 . , THi MUB OT Bgenow WU ONH AT 7 Outsat M SHI MOMM0 AND CUMI AT B OXtOCK M TUB MMND. The Mowing proposSlons w« be ajtxnthod to the vote a the electors a Bro apoctol bond etedion: I. BONDING PROPOSAL Shan Deion KoSogg Schools. Barry and Alegan Counties, Mfchlgan. borrow the sum of not to exceed Twelve MNton Dolors ($12,000,000) and Issue Is general oMgbBon unimA ed tax bonds therefor. tor the purpose of: parttaBy remodeling, refurnishing and reequipping school buidtogs; constructing o maintenance facility addition to the storage toefflty: constructing bleachers; and devel­ oping and Improving the site? The tollowing Is tor Informational purposes only: The estimated mNage that wfl be levied tor the proposed bonds in 2003. under current law. is 2.00 mMs ($2.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding. wB not exceed eighteen (18) years. The estimated simple average annual mNage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 2J55 mBs ($2.56 on each *1,000 of taxable valuation). (Pursuant to State law, expendture of bond proceeds must be cxx»ed. and the pro­ ceeds cannot be used tor repair or maintenance costs, teacher. administrator or employ­ ee solutes. or other operating expenses ) I. BONDING PROPOSAL Shall Delton Kellogg Schools. Barry and Alegan Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Three MNton DoSars ($3,000,000) and Issue its general obEgalton unflmlted tax bonds theretor. tor the purpose of: erecting, furnishing and equipping a new ccmmunBy center, partlaEy remodeling and refurnishing the high school; and developing and Improving the sBe? The following Is lor Informational purposes only: The estimated millage that wffi be levied tor the proposed bonds In 2003, under current law. Is 0.50 mill ($0.50 on each $ 1,000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of any refundtog. hot exceed eighteen (18) years. The estimated simple average annual mbage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt Is 0.63 mB ($0.63 on each $1,000 of taxable vatuaion). (Pursuant to State law. expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the pro­ ceeds cannot be used tor repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employ­ ee salaries, or other operating expenses.) PHASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OP THE SCHOOL DtSHNCT, V APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE Of THE HECTORS AT TM8 ELECTION, WILL BE GENER­ AL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE PROM GMMRAL AD VALOREM TAXIS. THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym AH school electors who are registered wih the dty or township clerk of the cEy or town­ ship In which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Delton KeBogg Schools, coun­ ties of Barry and Alegan, Michigan Bteabeth Matteson Secretary, Board al 08625021 �Pag* S — Thumday. Saptantoar la, 2003 — Th* Hatting! Bannar Samuel I. Rnkbeiner I PALMETTO, FLORIDA - Samuel I. Finkbeiner, age 91, of Palmetto, Florida passed away Sept. 1. 2003 al Manatee Memorial Hospital. He was the owner of Caledonia Implement Store for 25 years. A life member of Masonic Lodge RC Hathaway #387 and a life member of Eastern Star *97 of Caledonia. He is survived by his wife of 69 years. Olive; two daughters, Linda Alma-Hargrave (Steve) of Spring Hill. Tennessee, Sue Lantz Green (Daniel) of Wayland; five grandchil­ dren; 13 great grandchildren; lister-in-law, Ruth Shook of Caledonia; several nieces, nephews and many, many friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Phillip Courtright officiating. Masonic services under the Auspices of the Caledonia Masonic Lodge RC Hathaway •387. Visitation one hour prior to the funeral service. Arrangements by the Beeler Janice B. Petoskey BATTLE CREEK - Janice B. Petoskey of Battle Creek passed away Monday. Sept. 15. 2003. Mrs. Petoskey was bom Jan 5. 1925 in LaPeer County, the daughter of Raymond A. and Vera A. (Champion) Elzey. She loved crocheting and crossword puz­ zles. She is survived by a son, Francis “Lee" McKinney of Galesburg; a daughter. Shirley (Daryle) Boulter of Delton; five grandchil­ dren and 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Petoskey was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers and a sister. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday. Sept. 18, 2003 at 1 p.m. al Hillside Cemetery, St. Clair. Rev. Fr. Ron Victor will officiate. Memorial contributions made to the American Cancer Society will be appreciat­ ed. 'Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Funeral Home. Middleville Worship Together... ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowlmf. Ml 49050 Sieve CMmiteud (616) 758-3021 ctarch phone Suwby Serna: 6 30 im, Sunday School Il.-O a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6fl) pjn. Bibb Study A Prayer lime todneaday mgta 6:30 pjn. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jcffcnon. Esher Al Runell. Puttur. Saturday Mau 4:30 pjn. Sunday Maaes 8 JO La and 11 fl) urt; ConfesMcn Sbmday 3 JO-4:15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 We<t State Rond. Hartin**. Mach. W. Cteym Gonaoc Paaaor Sunday School 9J0 UH4 d>nea for aE *i. Mamins Wonhip 10:45 ajn. Nursery provided. Sunday Evoriug Serna. 6fl) pjn. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rambows or J J. BMe Quiz (ago 2 tbronfa 7 a first grade). Kids Club or Juma BNe qmz (apes 612k YYo* MMs or Thun BAM Quiz (apes 13-19); Aduk Bible Smdy - No arbnta WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Sorth Phone 367­ 4061. Wunhtp Services: Sunday, llfl) ur: Sunday School. 10 vm. foraBatu. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Mndr ChurcA of the World-Wide Angiicm Communion " 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Offia: (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Cheriea P. McCabe ID. Recta Mr F. WiBaan Voetberg. Director of Music Sunday Wonhip -8 un. and 10 ajn. Children i Chapci and Sunday School at 10 ajn. Sunday Nutucry AvadaMe at 10 ajn. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Paata. Sunday Servius 643 am. Sunday School Hoar, llfl) ajn. Morn mg Worship Service; &00 pjb. evening Service; Watenday*. 7 fl) pm. Samoa far Adults. Teens andOaHrm. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 uLUaA. Pasta Brent Branham. Pasta Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 ajn.; Wonfap 11.fl) 0JU4 Evening Senia at 6fl) p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7fl) pjn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wert. Pastor Ken Vaughi (616) 945-9391 Sunday Wtanhip 10 ajn. ll rjx; PO Boa 63. Hastings, MI 49058. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pasta. Church plane 269­ 945-4995. Church Weteix. www. bopcutn.com. Offia hours: Wednesday A Thunday 9 ajn. to I p.jn.. Sundry Morning: 9J0 ajn. Sunday Schoo: 10:45 a.m Mormng Worship Sunday 5-7 pjn. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 pjn. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Chib kids al 6 pjn.) (Piaster's does not mat in the sum­ mer. the program will begin in Sept) Wednesday, 7 pjn.. Prayer Mating (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Sanaa • 615 ajn. Morning Prayer, llfl) ajn. Holy Communion. Wednesday Eventag Prayer services 6:00 pjn. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T. HmtwKk 94g9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used far ail aervicaa. Affiliated with the Independent Aagbcw Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH xw c. woooiawn. rustmgs. raster Dm Currie. Senia Pastor. Pasta Dave Wood Sr. - Adah Ministries; Pasta Ryan Wtete. Youth. 9 30 s.m Sunday School fa all age, 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6fl) pjn.. Evening Service; 7fl) pjn. Sr High Youth. Woareaoay Famdy Night 6:30 pm.. Aw ana. Sr and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 far mfomaoon on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies, Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville. MI 49073 Pasta Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before ±e servia. Nursery, children's ministry. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sptnl-filled church. Mating at te kfapte Laf Grange, Hwy. M46 south of Awyria Rd.. Nashville. Mkh 49073 San. Pram A Wcntap 10.30 a.3.. 6fl) pjn-. Wtri 6:30 pm. Jesus dab fa boys A girts ages 4-11 Parton David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special “ Fa infonuan call 1-616731-5194 a 1-517452-10. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hasungs. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938 Miateter: David Roper. Servmg the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippian 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Pteme join m frmday BMe Class lOfl) ajn; Worship 11 fl) ajn, 6:00 pjn. Wsfairidsy Bible Class 7:00 p.m,. fTaaan far aB ages. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 5 Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 616721-8077. Paua Dianne Doocn Mamou. Service Times: Wraatap S-rvia 9:45 un . Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays tenia meals 12-noon. Saturday eights - Praise Services 7JO pm. Fa more information call the church offia. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pasta Darnel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 ajn. Sunday School far aD <a at 9:45 un. Nursery provided. Jr. Ctarch. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4817 Cotts Grove Rd Pasta Roberta Shaffer. Whalchair aoesubk and eievasa Sunday School 9:30; Church Servia 10.30 un. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev. Al Russell. PasKr. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mau Sunday at 9.30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 State Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tbm's Market), Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pasta, Brian Teed. Psata of Counxeling & Visitation. Don Brail Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available fa all tervias. Sunday School fa all ages 9:30 ajn. Adult classes: Jesus Can Relate. Parenting Teenagers A TN Fruit of the Spirit. Worship rovia al 10:30 a.m. Sermon Topic through November 2nd, “Home Improvement Series." Kid's For Christ 10:30 a.m. (during workshop far 4 yean thro 3rd grade). 4fl) p.m. .Quizzen and Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 9fl) am. Scamps (Senia Caizem) Bible Study. 6:30 pjn. Sing'n Shat (Adults). Youth 6d>12th grades, and CLC (Christian Life Oub) 3 yrs. old thro 5<h Grade NEW Bi-monthly (all church) Coffee feltowrtup September 28th lOfl) ajn. and Senia Coffee Hour begins Thunday. September 18th 9: 30-11 ajn. Fun-Fridays 7-9 pjn. Jr. Hi Sept 12th A Sr. Hi Sept 19th meet at the new church property. North M-43. plan to get dirty. Coming up. Oct. 4th Bonfire 4 p.m (all church) also a the new property. Jan us soon, we look forward io worshiping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pasta. Thunday. Sept 18 - 3:4$5:45 Clapper Kids; 5:45-700 pm. Graa Notes; 7fl) pjn. Choir. Saturday. Sept. 20 - 11:00 a.m. Youth Ministry Prayer Tune. 800 pjn. Narcotics Anonymous. Sanday. Sept. 21- 800 A 10:45 ajn. Worship; 630 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, Sept 23 - 700 Catechtsm Parents. 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonyns?m. Wednesday, Sept 24 10: 00 ajn. Wordwatchrs; 700 pjn. Web Team. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hasting? Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) (ggeft vovageroct. Barner free building with elevata to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bourns. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Offia Manager. Sunday. 8:15 ajn. - Sunday School. 6.30 ajn. - LIVE’ Under the Dome (Contemporary service), Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 ajn. Refreshments; llfl) ajn. Tradrooul Servia. Sunday School Nursery is provided during both worship wrvicei. Junia church is for ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7fl) p m Bell Choir rehearsal. Bfl) Chancel Choir rehearsal THURSDAY NIGHTS 6.30 LIVE! Under die Dome praise team rehearsal. 7.-00 pjn. prayer meeting in the lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mrh. 49058. (269) 945-5463 Nelson E Lunun. Interim Pasta. Sunday Services - 600 a.m. Traditional Worship; lOfl) a.m Coffee Hour m the Lounge; 10:10 a.m. Church School; 11:20 ajn. Contempcrary Worship. The 9:00 Servia is broad­ cast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided fa both servic­ es SPECIAL EVENTS. September 18 - 5.-45 Children’s Choir; September 2* - Middle High Bonfire; September 21 Future Church Development Survey Sunday! Thu information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastxngs FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Men.bcrED.LC. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 Nortli M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescnpcwns" 118 S Jefferaon- 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings Michigan CHARLOTTE - Charlotte Lee Barrette, age 51 of Charlotte, Michigan. J’ed September 13.2003. Mrs. Barrette was bom , April 29, 1952 in Battle Creek. Michigan, the daughter of Jack and Rosenvr/Wallace Sbe was a teachers aid at Eaton Intermediate School District and formerly worked at House of Ruth, was involved in many aspects of special education in the Eaton area and Special Olympics Volunteer. She is survived by her husband, Michael; sons, Kenneth, Ken, Daniel, Dan (fiance. Stephanie), both of Fenton, Joseph. Joe (fiance. Fa'th ) of Charlotte; daughter. Tammera, “Tammy” of Fenton; grandson . Cameron; mother Rosemary (Don) Frary of Battle Creek; sisters Ma.jone Goins, Cindy Gilson; brother Brian Wallace, all of Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her father Jack Wallace in 1994. Funeral services were held Wednesday. September 17, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Reverend Glenn Litchfield officiating. Interment was in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek, Michigan. The family suggest memorial contributions to Special Olympics. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. LAKE ODESSA -Cecile C. Carter, age 96, of Lake Odessa, went Home to be with her Lord on Saturday evening. Sept. 13, 2003. Cecile was bom in Carlton Township on Aug. 3, 1907 to Charles and Etta (Wonley) Darby. She graduated from Woodland High School and Barry County Normal where she earned her teacher’s certificate. Cecile was married to Moms Carter on June 9. 1928. She had been a life-long faithful and dedi­ cated member of the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church where she served as church treasurer, played the piano, and taught Sunday School. Cecile was devoted to her family and in her later years eagerly looked forward to babysit­ ting her grandchildren. She is survived by her children. Vaughn and Janet Carter. Marcia and Maynard Roth. Merv and Paula Carter, and Eleanor and Dave Patrick; 15 grandchildren; 42 great grandchil­ dren; five great great grandchildren; her sis­ ter, Glenna and Bruce Stuart; sister-in-law, Maria Darby; and many other loving rela­ tives, and friends. Cecile was preceded in death in 1995 by Morris, her loving husband of 67 years; daughter, Glada Carter, granddaughters, Denise Hawkins and Brenda Carter, sisters, Dorthca Clum. Meredith Darby. Iris Gilbert, and brother Forrest Darby. The funeral service were held on Wednesday at tl»e Koops Funeral Chapel with her pastor K. Howard Immel officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church or the charity of the donor’s choice. - Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. HASTINGS • Harold L Cook. 73. of Hastings died Thursday Sepfembc' II. 2003 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Harold was bom November 22. 1929 in Portsmouth, Ohio the son of Robert and Maxine (Newsom) Cook. Harold married Barbara Crist on July I. 1951, she survives. He is also survived by a daughter. Deborah (John) Bradley, sons, Robert (Susan) Cook and James (Stacy) Cook; Il grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; a sister. Emily (Donald) Dare. Harold enjoyed golfing, bowling, hunting, fishing, tinkering. NASCAR and his cat "Babe". Funeral services were held Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Robert G. Muirfaead officiating. Interment with military honors followed at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Calhoun County Humane Society. Personal messages may be left at www.farleyestesdowdlc.com. Robert H. Gibson HASTINGS - Robert H. Gibson, age 55. of Hastings, died Saturday, Sept 13.2003 al his residence. He was bom Oct. 12, 1947 in Hastings, the son of Raymond H. and Lillian Jane (Smith) Gibson. He graduated from HMtings High School in 1966, and attended Kellogg Community College for one year. Bob married Gene A. Wilson July 12,1991 and she preceded him in death Sept. 14.2001. He was also preceded in death by his parents and his dog. Pike. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, and enjoyed fishing, hunt­ ing. and camping. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968­ 1970. * Surviving are brothers, Michael (Anne) Gibson of Ypsilanti, Thomas (Lynn) Gibson of Hastings, Stephen (Loretta) Gibson of Freeport; sister, Mary Jane (Richard) Brower of Hastings; many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins; mother-in-law, Cornelia A. Wilson of Delton; brother/sisterin-law, A. Kurk (Becky) Wilson of Tennessee, Thomas (Dawn) Wilson of Delton, Melissa J. (Chuck) Hora of Middleville. Mary Elean (Larry) Klinge of Florida. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, Sept. 17,2003 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiating. Burial was at Freeport Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Freddie Laney FREEPORT - Freddie 1-aney, age 72, of Freeport, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003 from injuries sustained in an automo­ bile accident. Graveside services for Mr. Laney were held 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2003 at the Freeport Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Daniel.' Funeral Hone, Nashville, Ml. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 HASTINGS - Kevin Lee (Wez) Bower, age 35 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003 at his residence. He was bom Nov. 7, 1967 in Battle Creek, the son of Linda L. (Kane) Woodmansee and John G Bower. Kevin graduated from Hastings High School in 1985 and attended DeVrey Institute for two years. Kevin worked as a waiter, a cook, and at Roskam Baking Company and Bradford White Company. He married Randi Hause and they have two daughters, Mikayla and Shiyla, the marriage ended in divorce. He enjoyed football, basketball, camping, NASCAR, and going to the Lions games, be especially loved being with his two daugh­ ters. He was preceded in death by his father, John G. Bower in January 2001, and grand­ parents. Surviving are daughters, Mikayla and Shiyla Bower, mother, Linda (Jack) Wood­ mansee of Hastings; brothers, JB (Angela) Bower of Hastings, Todd Bower of Hast-ings, Shawn Bower and fiance Pam Braska of Middleville; step-mother. Sue Bower of Battle Creek; step-brothers, Brett Woodmansee of Hastings. Michael Willavize of Battle Creek; step-sisters, Tasha Woodmansee of Hastings. Becky Willavize of Battle Creek; special friend’s, Kelly Daughtery, Haley. Lanie and Adron Johns; several aunts, uncles and cousins, nephews, and nieces. Funeral services were held Monday, SepL 8, 2003 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Kevin Bower children’s fund. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Doris M. Feaeal MULLIKEN - Doris M. Feasal. age 82, of Mulliken, died Thursday evening, Sept. Il, 2003 at her home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Feasal was bom April 12, 1921 in Roxand Township, a daughter of Edward J. and Lula M. (Winters) Vedder. On June 12, 1943. she married William Feasal ;ind they resided in Roxand Township for all their married life. Mrs. Feasal enjoyed gardening, canning, folk art, family and friends. She was a former librarian with the Mulliken Library and was 5 life member and Past Matron of Mulliken O.E£. #161. Mrs. Feasal was preceded in death by her infant son. Robert Terry Feasal; her parents; four brothers and three sisters, Lyle Vedder, Ella Vedder, Eva Smith, Harding Vedder, Loid Vedder, Vera Viele and Ward Vedder. Surviving arc her husband of 60 years, William K. Feasal; three children, William D. (Jill) Feasal of Mulliken. Cheryl (Bill) Roil of Charlotte. Andy Feasal of Minneapolis, Minnesota; six grandchildren; two sisters, Letha Bentley and Velma (John) Marsh, both of Mulliken; one brother, Keith (Roberta) Vedder of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken. Rev. Joseph Spackman officiated. Interment was in Meadowbrook Cemetery. Pallbearers were Josh Roll, Andy Roll, Dwavnc Vedder. Edd Vedder. James Vedder. Rod Vedder. and Kendall Viele. Memorial donations may be made to Sunfield S.P.Y.S. or Eaton Community Hospice. • Arrangements were made by Barker-Leik Funeral Home. �■nw Hw^ci Baraw — THjnday. Swwnt* 1«. 2003 — Page 7 TRYON, NC - Mrs. Jeanne Cinnccbeaux Gould, age 87, of Tryon. North Carolina, formerly of Hastings and Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday. Sept. 15, 2003. She is survived by her husband, R. Christopher Gould of Tryon, North Carolina; three sons, Jeffrey (Debbie) Gould of DeWitt, Roger Gould of Grand Rapids and Curtis Gould of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren. Doris Ann Gould, Jeffrey Gould Jr., and Rose Gould, of DeWitt, and Carin (John) Bowman of Malibu, Calif.; and two great-granddaugh­ ters, Eddie Wren Bowman and Lydia Bowman, of Malibu, Calif. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1933 as class Valedictorian and from MacMunay College, in Jacksonville, IL. in 1937, where she majored in history and was also Valedictorian. She lived and worked briefly in Chicago and New York City before working as hostess of the elegant Cafe Rouge at the Hotel Statler in Detroit There, she met R. Christopher Gould, and in 1943 they were married. They moved to Hastings in 1947. For over 20 years, while raising a family, she managed Trails End Resort on Gun Lake in Barry County, which had been started decades earlier by her father. Franklin Cirmcebeaux. She was active for many years in the Episcopal Church in Hastings and in many civic and historical groups, including the Hastings City Chamber of Commerce, as well as serving on the Board of Directors of the West Michigan Tourist Association from 1964 to 1973. She wrote about local history, contributing articles to se» era! pub ications. In 1967, she and her family moved to Grand Rapids. In the 1970s, she taught a class in hospitali­ ty at Davenport College. She and her husband retired to Tryon, North Carolina in 1983, where she continued to be active in church and civic affairs, receiving a citation for her contributions from the Tryon Chamber of Commerce. It was her wish to be cremated. A memorial service will be held Thursday. Sept. 25. 2003 at 2 pan., at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. William Lee Conley LAKE ODESSA - Wiliam Lee Conley, age 45, of Lake Odessa, died of accidental injuries on Sunday evening. Sept. 14, 2003. He was bom in Ionia on Aug. 21, 1958 to Mitchel and June (Reed) Conley. He attended Lakewood High School. Bill was an avid NASCAR fan and really loved working on cars. He enjoyed being around family and friends, where his presence always made everyone happy. He is survived by his parents, Mitchel and June Conley of knia; sons. William “Lee” Conley, Jr. (Kelly) of Grand Rapids, Robert Conley of Muir, Gordon Conley and Dallas Conley of Hastings; daughters. Billy Joe (Rich) Conley. Jodie (Eric) Conley. Robin (Rich) Conley, all of Grand Rapids, Priscilla (Jorge) Bowerman of Muir, and Amanda Conley of Hastings; brothers, Maston E. (Brandy M’tmby) Conley of Sheridan and David M. (Sherry Fischer) Conley of Ionia; sister-in-law, Sheryl Conley of Ionia; 12 grandchildren; special friend, Chet Bodman; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe A. Conley and Gordon E. Conley; and his grandparents. A time of visitation and remembrance will be held at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa from 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, followed by a short service at the Saranac Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Those wishing to make a memorial contri­ bution in Bill’s name are asked to remember the needs of the family at this difficult time. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Caroline and Dave Dimmers are celebrating forty years together Barry County Habitat for Humanity will have a raffle for a quilt with an interesting history on Friday, Oct. 10. The quilt is on display at Sisters Fabrics in Hastings, where tickets may be purchased for $2 each or three for $5. The blocks were given In memory of the late Chert Brown Nichols Spaulding by an anonymous donor. Showing the "Cherts Daisies" quilt are members of the Piecemakers of Grace Lutheran Church who completed the project nearly 69 years after it was originally started by a woman who intended to give it to her daughter. From left are Joyce Daugherty. Rita Brown and Jeanette Kogge. Not available for the photo were Irene Loughlin and Marge Wieland. Rutland Twp. Board told about speeding problems by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Barry County Sheriff's Deputy Jeff Niewenhuis told the Rutland Charter Township Board last Wednesday (Sept. 10) about problems with motorists speeding. Since lowering of the speed limit on Airport Road to 25 mph was instituted, many highway travelers have not been aware of the change and have had to be warned, said Niewenhuis. The problem of speeding on Health Road also was mentioned, but the deputy stated it is diffi­ cult to get a speed limit decreased on a road such as Heath. Those who currently live on the road have complained that many driven exceed the limit of 55 mph. Scon Brian Huntington, Nashville and Michelle Marie Smith, Middleville. Antonio Manuel Jacinto, Hastings and Linsey Jo Moore, Hastings. Dallas Mitchell Anderson, Plainwell and Jodie Lynn Haas, Plainwell. Christopher S. Barton, Nashville and Hollie Haraburda, Nashville. Bret Samuel Rower, Nashville and Jessica Lynn Harrison, Nashville. Jason Allen Service, Nashville and Carrie Marie Snell, Nashville. Bret Alan Miller. Hastings and Heidi Lee King, Hastings. Kirk Bren Steward, Middleville and Nicole Sherree Temple, Middleville. Benjamin James, Middleville and Deborah Anne Dascanio. Middleville. Joshua Douglas Wooden, Delton and Heather Michelle Starkweather. Delton. Jason Lee Thomas. Middleville and Sabrina Marie Risk, Wayland. Scott Lee Hom. Plainwell and Deborah Lynn Hagen. Plainwell. Timothy James VerStrate, Hastings and Jamie Lynn McMillen, Delton. David Jay Wright. Hastings and Heather Lynn Applegate, Hastings. Dwight Lee Walker, Hastings and Deborah Jean MacDonald, Hastings. Christopher Lee Vierk, Nashville and Nicole Lynn Jackson, Nashville. James Lee Bailey, Jr., Hastings and Karen Marie DeMott. Hastings. Scott Patrick Francis Slaight, Freeport and Angela Marion Rowley, Freeport. Cameron Lee Dollarhide, Middleville and Amber Lynn Pratt. Middleville. James Garfield Davis, Middleville and Kristina Marie Kinzer, Middleville. Todd Jeffery Lambert, Middleville and Emily Ruth Rector, Middleville. Chad Stephen Peters, Wayland and Elizabeth Ann Landon, Wayland. Donny Lee Thomson, Hastings and Christina Marie Hatinger, Hastings. Niewenhuis reported at the Sept. 10 meeting that there were 79 calls to 911 and 23 arrests were made in August in the township. This number of calls was third in Barry County. Hastings Township had the most calls, many concerning ‘breaking and entering*. Areas with the most calls for Niewenhuis were residen­ tial and game areas that are primarily deserted. In other business, the Township Board: • Heard an update on the recent attempted break-in al the library. Glass was broken and police were called, but the attempt failed and there have been no arrests. There were 10,665 visitors to the library in August and the annual duck raceduring Summerfest raised $4,600. In October the library will celebrate Amelia Bedilia's 40th birthday with cake and guest speakers. With the recent amnesty plan, there were 37 returns. The Library Board continues to work with die DDA on possible site locations for a future library. • Was advised that the Planning Commission has been busy working on a master plan. meetings are the second Tuesday of each month and the public hearings are the third Wednesday of the month. “We arc just about through identifying what they (public) would like to see,” said commis­ sion member Jan McKeough. • Discussed the painting of the cemetery building. The board only purchased the paint, a community service person painted the building Please join us in congratulating Dave and Caroline when you see them. With love from your family, Martha and Stephen, and Julie. Dave and Leah. Ehredt-Stanton wed Robert and Bonnie Ehrcdt of Dowling, MI and Albert and Belinda Stanton of Hastings, VI are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Angela Marie Ehrcdt and Josh Albert Stanton on May 3, 2003. Rev. Michael Anton officiated the candle­ light ceremony at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Angela was attended by her sister, Sandra Mikolajczyk, as matron of honor, and brides­ maids Karla Kopp, Melissa Patton. Stacey Bell and Jennifer Stanton. Jessica and Kazzi Mikolajczyk. nieces of the bride served as junior bridesmaids. Kerri Knoll and Jehna Ehrcdt nieces of the bride and groom were flowergirls. Josh was attended by his brother, Aaron Stanton, as best man, and groomsmen Chad Lapekes, Ben Forbes, David Daniels and Matthew Mikolajczyk. Nephews of the bride and groom, Joshua Ehredt and Ryan Knoll served as ringbearers. Eric and Jamie Knoll, brother-in-law and sister of the groom, and Jan Schreiner and Karen Halstead, aunts of the bride, served as master and mistress of Burlington-Havens engagement announced Bethany Hope Burlington and Tyler Thomas Havens arc engaged and are plan­ ning a July 24, 2004, wedding al Frog Pond ceremony. Village in Interlochen. Following the ceremony, Josh and Angela The bride-elect is the daughter of Blaine were joined by 300 family members and and Peggy Burlington of Mattawan, friends as they celebrated at Barry Expo Michigan, who are both deceased. Bethany is Center. The new couple honeymooned on a a graduate of Western Michigan University Caribbean cruise, and now reside in Dowling, MJ. rotb'.rt-Cii ■. . v e/.vt |x with a bachelor of science degree in special Shca|«/cam«I nujters in : »»i Ml A >4-1 .M ■ • • .Xia u» tai jvii technology from Western Aim. art; ju) tU educational Michigan. She is currently employed as a special education teacher at Traverse City Central High School. The future groom is the son of Thomas and Arne Havens of Traverse City and the grand­ son of Fred and Jean Hauser, and Alvy and Betty Havens, now deceased. T\ler is a grad­ uate of Michigan Stale University with bnchelor of science degree in accounting. He is currently employed al Wicksail Distributing in Traverse City. • Approved an ordinance which would estab­ lish a Violations Bureau Board to handle viola­ tions within the township. • Postponed the discussicn for a possible sound system for the township hall. Pugh-Scholten engagement told Stewart Howes to cel­ ebrate 99th birthday Stewart Howes will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Sept. 23rd. He and his wife, Betty, have lived in their home al 102 Shriner St for 53 years. Norman and Jeanne Pugh of pastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Pugh to Timothy Scholten, son of Richard and Ruth Scholten of Grand Rapids. Tim and Julie are both graduates of Grand Wiley State University School of Nursing and both are employed at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. An October 4 wedding is being planned. Don Reid turning 80 If you would like to wish Don Reid a Happy 80th Birthday, Thursday, Sept 18th, send cards to: 917 N. Kelly, Hastings, MI 49058. OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY, SEPT. 21 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 830 N. Hillcrest Dr. (N. Taffee Addition) Turn west off N. Broadway onto W. State Rd.. 2 blocks to Hillcrest, north 2 blocks to borne. BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! have a tat of enthusiasm and REQUIRE that you do too* Who are we7 Spectrum Health, the largest employer m A MUST SEE! 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An important vote is to be taken Monday, Sept. 22. with six proposals on the Lakewood school ballot concerning buildings. There are polling places in each of the four communi­ ties that make up the school district, in Woodland. Lake Odessa, Sunfield and Clarksville. Looking ahead, the Depot/Museum will be open Saturday. Sept. 27. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. John Waite will be the host for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. The geneal­ ogy society will have a host librarian to assist any researchers. Helen and Menifee Miller, who live In a new condo on North Street, Hastings, were hosts, along with Tom and Jackie Gilliland last Tuesday, Sept. 9. to the Alethians of Central United Methodist Church. The Millers found their quarters will accommo­ date 33 people. Don McDowell was the speaker. He entertained his audience with information galore about Onaway. Mich., and its unique role in the production of bicy­ cle wheels until a few years into the 20th century and then its role in the manufacture of steering wheels for more than 20 brands of automobiles. The forests of northeast ’ohn Waite presided after dinner. Pam Swiler. president of the Ionia County Genealogical Society, spoke and presented John with a check of $1,000 toward the freight house project. This is the second such payment of this subgroup of the parent soci­ ety. The local garden club is a second group organized under the historical society’s umbrella. Dr. Jack Tromp months ago donat­ ed to the historical society the furniture and equipment from his medical practice for dis­ play in the proposed new building. He relat­ ed a fine history of the medical practice start­ ed by Dr. M. A. Hoffs with his later associ­ ates. Drs. Norman Lincoln, Jack Tromp, Herman Outcult, John Lundeen and Lee Stuart. His story recalled many memories for his listeners. He mentioned only two baby deliveries, his first and last. The latter came during a heavy windstorm when he thought he was seeing a billboard fly over his car on the way to Hastings. That night the Stowefi bam near Woodland was flattened and he learned that what he saw flying past his car was the roof a building. Part of the time in the delivery room the medical staff was using a flashlight for Illumination. Retired Lakewood Schools Superintenttent William Eckstrom likewise refreshed many memories for the crowd with his account of the formation of Lakewood school district from the merger of Lake Odessa and Woodland schools with later additions of Clarksville and Sunfield. The proposal to include Vermontville was reject­ Michigan provided the hickory lumber need­ ed for the wheels Lake Huron was used for shipping the manufactured products. A fire in 1926 razed the factory, and the town soon became a devastated place, even with its opera bouse and new school. More than 60 attended the 35lh anniver­ sary banquet of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society last Thursday at ed. He related how he and Woodland Superintendent David McKenzie met at a Lansing meeting and discovered their prox­ imity. They compared situations, which eventually led to study committees from the two communities. One shared problem was Lakewood United Methodist Church. Rosemary Hickey was the caterer. President that school buses were driving on several miles of the same roads, with Woodland driv- Stress sceening Retired Lakewood Superintendent William Eckstrom gives members of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society a history lesson about the consolidation of four communities into one school district about 40 years ago. crs getting students from the south side and Lake Odessa buses picking up pupils on the north side. There were lots of laughs as the story unfolded. Freshmen attended classes at Woodland after the merger. Junior and sen­ iors had all their classes in Lake Odessa. Sophomores were divided according to whether or not they were in band with some in each school. One room of the freight house is to be furnished with items salvaged from the Third Street building, which formerly housed the high school and then the junior high. Some of the pieces are on display in the depot now. Others are in storage. One historical item is that following the school merger, a new organization sprang up following a winter tea hosted by Jewel Eckstrom. "Lakewood Faculty Wives" came into being and met monthly for a few years. They had speakers, gym nights, trips to see stage plays once a year and welcoming meet­ ings each September for incoming faculty wives. Eventually, some of the faculty mem­ bers wanted to bt included. This group first met In 1962. David Heece will perform at a benefit piano concert Saturday, Sept. 20, at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church. Proceeds will benefit Pregnancy Services of Ionia County. This event starts at 6 p.m. The Clarksville Historical Society had more than 30 at its last meeting. Diane Adams, Ionia County Register of Deeds, will be their speaker at 7 pjn. tonight (Thursday. Sept. 18) a the villages.'!. —Hw-Suu JoumaLreports the engagement of Nancy Haynqr/ a Lakewood grad, of Haslett, to Charles Hawes of Lansing. She is also a graduate of Lansing Community College. She is an accountant and elder care director for The Results Team CFAs. She Is the daughter of Dennis Petrie of Georgia and the late IdJi Petrie (a Lakewood elementary teacher). Mr. Hawes is chief financial officer for Michigan Construction Industry Mutual. The couple plans a December wedding. Benjamin and Reda Bowman, a Hastings couple married in 1901, are chronicled in a new book written by their son, Richard, now 80, about the 15 Bowman siblings and their parents, who raised their family on a farm near Hastings. Several of the Bowman sib­ lings had distinguished careers. Richard and two brothers spent their working ye^s at Lindell Drop Forge In Lansing. Richard later was president of a new tool and die company at Lake City. Pharmacy and nursing were fields for the sisters. A photo contest run by the Grand Rapids Press had winners from Holland. Ionia, Belding, along with one by George Hubka of Dowling and another by Doug Muma of Hastings. Thirty-two attended the Sept. 13 meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society at Lake Manor. All the book projects are com­ Shiriey Hodges talks to the Ionia County Geneological Society about genetics at the ICGS meeting Sept. 13. Rl’MMAGE SALE September ing along with progress on each. Shirley Hodges of Albion spoke on "Genetics in Genealogy.” A visitor from Belmont is searching for members of the McLeod fami­ ly. Jackie Gilliland and Ellen Willamen were hostesses. James Moses of Portland was reg­ istrar. ATTENTION ALL OFFICE MANAGERS experience is prefared, but not required. Serious inquiries First United Methodist Church L 209 W. Green St. Hastings ^9 manage stress. If you haven't been feeling like yourself lately, this one event can help you figure out what is wrong. Here are some symptoms to look for Feeling consistently moody or sad; being unable to relax or concentrate: alternat­ ing between highs and lows; being troubled by unexplained aches and pains; being unable to eat or sleep. This year. National Depression Screening Day will be held on Oct. 9. Those who call will get the name and location of a screening site, where they will be screened for a range of common emotional situations that often go undiagnosed and misunderstood, including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and manicdepression. As part of the program, attendees will hear an educational presentation, com­ plete a written self-assessment and have the opportunity to talk privately with a mental health professional. The program is free and completely confi­ dential. Nearly 4,000 sites across the country will participate in this year's program. The phone lines are open now. To find a site near you, call the number set up for Annie's Mailbox readers at 1-800-437-1200 (TDD 1­ 800-697-3800) or visit the Web site at mentalhealthscreening.org. So buckle up Dear Annie: My brother was recently sent to jail for two months. He was involved in a horrible accident on the interstate. It hap­ pened so quickly; there was no way to know exactly what occurred. Apparently, a car was merging into traffic when my brother acci­ dentally hit him. There were no drugs or alco­ hol involved. The real tragedy is that the other driver was not wearing his safety belt. He was ejected from his vehicle and later died. Police said the man could have survived had he only taken a few seconds to buckle up. His family is devastated, and so is ours. My brother is alive today because he was wearing his safety belt. However, he is in jail for involuntary manslaughter, because anoth­ er man didn't value his life enough to do the same. No one is invincible. Each person should wear a safety belt and make sure everyone in their vehicle is buckled up as well. It takes only a second for a tragedy to happen. - Always Buckled Now Dear Buckled: This must be a difficult time for your family. Thank you for taking the time to warn our readers to fasten their safety belts, no matter how short a distance they are trav­ eling. You may have saved a life today. Medical office in Hastings seeking a self-directed, cre­ ative. energetic, and organized person with a professional attitude and strong work ethic to manage our office. Billing Thursday 9-6 Friday 9-2 Dear Annie: I am a suicide prevention manager at Fort Benning in Georgia. Our sol­ diers and families face increasing pressures in this modem era. Fortunately, National Depression Screening Day is there to provide a tool for them to recognize and cope with stress, anxiety and madness. I am writing because what works for the military also will work for the general public. Having information on the symptoms of depression is an important first step to help ourselves, our families and our friends. I hope all Americans who are feeling stressed, angry, anxious or sad will take advantage of this national outreach. National Depression Screening Day is Thursday, Oct. 9, and it can help all Americans take stock of their emotional well­ being and access the information, treatment and support services they need. No one needs to suffer in silence. As we tell our soldiers, asking for help is a sign of courage, not weak­ ness. Sincerely. — Yvonne Wilbanks, Alcohol and Drug Control Officer, Suicide Prevention Manager. Fort Benning, Ga. Dear Yvonne Wilbanks: Thank you for your letter and for providing us with an opportunity to remind our readers once again about National Depression Screening Day. Depression can strik- anyone, at any time. This year, the program also will offer infor­ mation on parental depression and how to for this long-term position may send resume to... PO Box 92, Hastings, MI 49058-0092. NOTICE THE TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 23^, REGULAR SESSION OF THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL BE HELD AT THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL AT 10115 S. NORRIS ROAD. DELTON, Ml, AT 7:30 P.M. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AU real estate advertising tn this news­ paper is subject io the Fair Housing Act and the hbdugan Civil Rights Act which coUechvety make a illegal to advefiuc "any preference. limiuuon ar dncrunmMior based an race, color, reli­ gion. sc*. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status. or an intention, to make any Mich prefercnce. limitation ar discrtminaiioa." f amilial status includes children under the age of IB living »>th parents ar legal Weighty worry Dear Annie: I'm a single, 38-year-old father with two young sons I am just under 6 feet tall and weigh about 360 pounds My biggest fear is that I won't see my children grow up. I have no other health problems, but 1 know that if 1 don t do something about my weight now. I will pay for it in the noi-too-distant future. I've been overweight since my teen years. I managed to lose nearly 100 pounds three years ago. and I did it on my own. but when 1 went through my divorce, the weight found me again. I ride bikes, walk and chase my kids. But I work at a fast-food chain, and I eat improper­ ly. I also overeat when I'm happy or sad. I've thought about a gastric bypass, but frankly, an operation scares me. I want to lose weight naturally. Is there any kind of self-help organ­ ization that can help? — San Bernardino, Calif. Dear San Bernardino: There are several groups that can help you. Check your phone book for Weight Watchers Inc. (weightwatchen.com), TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) (tops.org), and Overeaten Anonymous (oa.org). There are also numerous weight-loss plans available at your local, bookstore or library. (You also might consider another job.) Keep in mind that permanent weight loss requires a program that you can follow for the rest of your life, and includes regular daily exercise and weights. Good luck. Well be rooting for you. It was manipulation Dear Annie: A few weeks ago, one of my sisters passed away. Most of my other family members had little to do with "Lana" bcranar she was dirt poor. She wore thrift shop clothes, lived in a run-down apartment, and her appearance was rather shabby. When she became ill, no one wanted to help her out except me. My sister, "Erica," was particular­ ly unkind. She would never allow Lana into her home. Erica didn't approve of Lana and thought the way she lived was an embarrass­ ment. Three months before she died, Lana unex­ pectedly came into some money. All of a sud­ den, Erica became her best friend. She invit­ ed Lana to her home and even took her out to eat in fancy restaurants. In the last few weeks. Erica took over everything, even changing Lana's burial arrangements. I never asked Lana for one cent, but I was hurt when she left everything she owned to Erica. Lana apparently didn't remember that I was the one who took care of her when no one else would. It bums me that Erica acted so phony just to get her hands on some money, and I no longer want to have anything to do with her. Does that make me a bad person? What should I do? - Mad and Confused in California Dear Mad: You have been a loving and car-' ing sister, but Lana was so gratefu’ for Erica's belated attention that she was easily manipu­ lated. Your hurt feelings are understandable, but please don't become bitter. Even if Erica's motives were self-serving, she did provide Lana with companionship and comfort. Let it go Moniker madness Dear Annie: Here is the scenario: A father .tames his first son after himself, and the father is referred to as "John Sr." The son is "John Jr." Junior has a first son named after him, and he is now referred to as "John 31." When the grandfather passes away, does his son now become Senior and the III become Junior? If not, does the grandson's child become the IV? - New York Dear N.Y.: There is no hard and fast rule. If Junior wishes to become Senior when Grandpa dies, he may do so, in which case, the grandson then becomes Junior. However, this can get awfully complicated after a few generations, and some men prefer to keep their original monikers to avoid confusion. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Bax 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �Th« Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18. 2003 — Page 9 Hastings says hello to rec center and good-bye to Supt. Schoessel by Marcie Westover Staff Writer In his last official act. outgoing Superintendent Carl Schoessel welcomed a full bouse to the Hastings School. Commun/ty Education and Recreation Center dedication ceremony Sunday afternoon. The Hastings High School Steel Drum Band ushered in the guests to the ceremony in the same fashion they used al the ground­ breaking ceremony sears before. Schoessel said that when he interviewed for his position here 20 years ago he was asked, “I’ll bet you’re wondering where the pool ur When he was asked this. Schoessel said he didn’t know what to say. but now be does. “Now we all know where the swimming pool is,” said Schoessel. After the ribbon cutting ceremony guests moved from the old gymnasium into the lobby of the new community center. The idea for a pool in the Hastings School System was planted many years ago said Schoessel. but how to fund it was an issue. One idea that Schoessel and James Atkinson, chairperson of the Community Center, had was to start a lottery pool. Since they never hit the big lottery they were forced instead to go the usual channels to complete the dream. For Atkinson the center was an answer to a dream that would further the community and showcase the special relationship between students and staff. It took “hard work and team spirit” to achieve the championship that is the new cen­ ter said Atkinson To celebrate the team spirit Atkinson intro­ duced several members of Schoessel’s 1968 slate championship swim team from Grosse Pointe. The former athletes came to support their former coach. “I am in complete surprise,” said Schoessel. Atkinson said that working alongside Schoessel is what made the center a reality. Even after the first vole for the bond failed, the dream never died. The dream of having some place for teens to go in Hastings was the initial idea for the center. From the idea of a Teen Center tiw rest of the plans continued to grow until they included a pool. “Dreams can become a reality,” said Atkinson. "We are standing in one now.” Many contributions have been made to the creation of of the swimming pool. Schoessel established a fund that several community members had contributed to. These funds then were given over to the community cen­ ter. Sale of patio blocks also contributed to the center. The school is continuing to sell them. Wal-Mart donated $1,000 to the communi­ ty center. The Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation pledged $1 million to the center. Gary Pierce, son of Willard and Jessie and director of the foundation, said he was proud to live in the Hastings community. Pierce then asked all in attendance to hold hands nnd shout, “We are proud of our com­ munity.” Another proud community member was Judith Lenz, a former Hastings School Board member, who she said she was also glad that some created die dream that become the com­ munity center. “It’s you, the community, that helped give us this gift.” said Lenz. Representing the staff of the Hastings School system was first grade teacher Jeanne S wander. "This facility does not just house a pool," said Swander. “It will positively affect future children.’ Margo Cooklin, Hastings High School Student Council President, represented the student voices and said, "I would like to say to the people of Hastings that you’re the best.” Cooklin also assured everyone that she was not going to make any further athletic chal­ lenges to any staff members. She originally challenged Schoessel to the first swim com­ petition in the new pool. Schoessel would later pull out a narrow victory over Cooklin in the race. Schoessel was coached Sunday by members of his 1968 championship team. He will always be known as the first official competition winner in Hastings swimming history. Making the pool a reality was the architec­ ture firm of DcsignWorks A/E of Grand Rapids. Dennis Bekken said DcsignWorks was impressed with the involvement of the community, the dedication of the staff and he was proud the construction went so smoothly. Project manager Rick Schroder from the Christman Company said that it was "gradua­ tion day" for them. Schroder said he remembers what Schoessel said to him after the first layout meeting. "Would you please hurry because our boys and girls are sick of getting lily pads tangled between their toes." The center officially opened its doors Monday with planned activities and events. Items for the community to enjoy include community child care center, teen center, meeting rooms, competition size gymnasium, eight lane "stretch” 25-yrrd swimming pool with separate diving area, swimming pool observation deck for 300 persons, family and special needs locker room, training room facility for rtudenl athletes and an exercise Why tinker in time? By Joyce Weinbrecht This weeks article was among the Nancy Boersma papers. She credits Reminisce Magazine, December 1992, as her resource. e Did you ever wonder about: why we tinker with the Tune? Did you ever wonder why we "spring forward” each April and “fall back" and October? The concept of “daylight" and "standard time" has caused confusion and been a source of controversy since the late 1700s. The path of the sun doesn't allow for equal periods of day­ light and darkness throughout the year, with less daylight in the fall and winter and more daylight in the spring and summer. The idea of shifting the clock forward in spring to utilize more daylight out of a day goes back at least 200 yean. One of the first to suggest the idea was Benjamin Franklin while serving as U.S. Minister to France. In 1784, he wrote an article recommending that shops open earlier and close sooner in the summer to save the costs of lighting. “It’s silly and wasteful to live so much by candlelight and sleep by sunshine.” be wrote. William Willett of Chelsea, England wrote a book in 1907, titled “Waste of Daylight." He suggested that the clocks be set ahead 80 min­ utes every spring, in founnoves of 20 minutes each. In 1915, war finally brought about the change, which had only been an idea before. Germany adopted Daylight Savings Tune to save coal, which w-s used to produce electric­ ity for lighting. Great Britain followed in 1916. In 1918, after the U.S. entered World War L Congress authorized a one hour advance in time, lasting from the end of March to the end of October in interest of saving energy. The law was repealed following the end of the war, mainly in response to fanners who objected to changing room. their work schedules. Only a few states and cities continued changing the time each spring and fall. At the start of World War II Congress again adopted Daylight Savings Time, this time on a year round basis for the duration of the war. Daylight Savings Time was here to stay. However, there were still variances in the dates when the time change occurred. In 1967, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, decreeing that Daylight Savings Time would be in effect from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October each year. In 1973, during the Arab oil embargo. Congress kfiguicned the DST period from January through the end of October. Finally, in 1986, Congress set the period of daylight time from the first Sunday of Aoril to the last Sunday of October. This is where, h stands today. Benefits from DST are a saving on energy, fewer accidents, as 2 1/2 times more accidents occur after dark; and children and daytime workers can get home before dark in the fall and winter months. There are still some stales where the time stays the same all year, Hawaii, Arizona and parts of Indiana. Mexico. France and Spain stay on Daylight Savings Time year round. Source: Reminisce, November. December 1992. TTA to meet Sept. 25 The next Thomapple Trail Association meeting is scheduled for Thunday, Sept 25 at 7 pjn. at Whispering Waters Campground on Irving Road. The agenda will include work on brochure, upcoming events and projects on the Paul Henry Trait Volunteers are needed to help with bank clearing and other projects. Information about the Paul Henry Trail and Outgoing Superintendent Carl Schoessel helps cut the ribbon for the opening of the new Community Education and Recreation Center. the Thomapple Trail Association is now available on line at thomappletrail.com or at thomappletrail.org. Information on the website includes a map, information about the history, a membership application and trail activities. There are also be links to other bicycling trails and organiza­ tions in Michigan. How about a plan that’s a real family value?" i Get Up To 5 Phones ror)i»t-99ce»d> __ _ .. 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Delton comes into the contest having lost two in a row. The Panthers won their opening contest, but have since fallen to Gull Lake and Pennfield. Now the Panthers need to build some momentum as the remainder of the KVA schedule draws near. “We need to get back on track," said Delton coach Rob Heethuis. Maple Valley just wants to continue the momentum it gained in a monster win over Morrice in the SMAA last Friday. Everything is set for a monster game in the O-K Gold this week. Middleville coach Tim Penfield thought his team was a little sloppy in its 41-6 win over Hastings last Friday. Small mistakes won’t be forgiven as easily tomorrow when the Trojans visit Wayland. Wayland is ranked seventh in the state in Division III. “They probably rival our leam speed a lit­ tle bit,” said Penfield. Both teams arc 3-0, and 2-0 in the O-K Gold, but neither team has really been tested yet. In the league TK has beaten Hastings and Holland Christian. Wayland has wins over Hastings and Wyoming Park. Hastings, Wyoming Park, and Holland Christian are a combined 0-9 so far. Speaking of Hastings and Wyoming Park, the pair meet up this Friday at Park. Park has struggled so far this season to keep it's oppo­ nents off the scoreboard. It might be time for the Saxons to break out of their slump if they can slow down the Vikings wide open offen­ sive attack. Lakewood opened the season al Hastings and scored a victory, but since has fallen in two consecutive home contests. The Vikings must now go on the road for its next three, beginning with another tough Capital Area Activities Conference contest against Haslett on Friday evening. Current Records Delton 1-2 Hastings 0-3 Lakewood 1-2 Maple Valley 2-1 Middleville 3-0 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Middleville 41, Hastings 6 The Trojans burst onto their new turf for the first time Friday night, and never slowed down in lopping the Hastings Saxons 41-6. “It was just a special night," said Trojan coach Tun Penfield. “This rivalry is fabulous. It’s just gonna take ?.ght off and be great.’’ Almost everything was great for the Trojans. Offensively, the Trojans amassed 416 yards of offense. Panther coach Rob Heethuis tries to get things turned around against Pennfield on Friday. Things got better for Delton as the game went on, but the hosts still fell 42-21. (Photo by Linda Boyce) TK scored a touchdown on special teams. The Trojan defense didn’t allow Hastings offense any closer to the end zone than the TK 44-yard line. The Saxons gained that ground on their first drive of the ball game. TK’s speed would have been evident on a grass field, but the new field just gives them Hastings' Heath VanBelkum turns the comer around TK’s Scott Brooks in the sec­ ond half Friday in Middleville. VanBelkum led the Saxon attack with 61 yards on 17 carries. (Photo by Brett Bremer) to control the ball, and hope we break one." TK fumbled a pair of snaps, and the Saxons only points of the contest came in the first quarter when an option pitch got away from TK. Hastings’ Brandon Johnson saw the ball bounce cleanly off the turf into his hands. He took it in full stride 64 yards down the west sideline to tie the contest at 6. It was the only truly big play of the day for the Saxons. TK outgained Hastings 415 yards to 105 in the contest. DeHom said he does't have to worry about his kids getting down. “This is a good group, this group of sen­ iors. They may be average athletically, but good football game, but we had a pretty big hill to climb." On its first three offensive plays Pennfield scored a TD, an 87-yard TD pass, a 58-yard TD pass, and a 43-yard TD run. Mixed in with all that was Tyler Blacken getting sacked in Delton’s own end zone for a safety. Delton wouldn’t just give up against its KVA rivals. DK scored on a 21-yard pass from Blacken to Zac Culbert in the opening minutes of the second quarter to cut into Pennfield’s lead, 23-7. Pennfield wasn’t going to let this one get away however. Pennfield added one more TD before the half, then scored the opening points of the second half to lead 36-7. The third quarter ended with a flurry of scoring. Blacken crashed into the end zone from 1-yard out with 55 seconds left to cut the lead to 26-14, but Pennfield came right back with a 45-yard TD run of its own. ** T thought bur young "meh played' hard, played hard lo the end. 1 think that was a good sign," said Heethuis. “1 thought we showed improvement, but certainly. Battle Creek Pennfield is a very good football team.” Heath Kellogg added a 4-yard TD run with 3:20 remaining in the game for Delton, the final score of the evening. • “It was crazy,” said Heethuis. “Both teams were up and down the field.” Pennfield ended the night with 426 yards of total offense, 223 on the ground and 203 in the air. Delton's offense amassed 340 yards, 167 on the ground and 172 passing. Blacken was nine for 15 passing with one TD. His counterpart, Tom May, on the Pennfield side threw 12 times, completing six If you’re looking back from the year 2075, they’ve met! for three TD’s and 203 yards. Mark NeSmith led the Delton ground game with 61 yards on 14 carries. Culbert hauled in 5 passes for 95 yards in the game. Delton’s defense was led by Dustin Morgen with 12 tackles, while Corrie Latta and Todd Champion each recorded 10. Maple Valley 43, Morrice 8 Maple Valley football returned with a Hastings and Middleville varsity football teams met for the first time ever on Friday in Middleville. That’s my story and I’m sticking to iL , I was always curious, but didn’t really challenge what I’d heard until a little bird whis­ pered in my car last week, or rather an old gridder ranted on my answering machine. “I graduated in ‘41, and was captain of the football team. God. I’ve never heard of Hastings ever playing Middleville before and, God, through ’43 and what have you. and I never heard of them playing it afterwards,” said Don Johnson, who played at Hastings High and now resides in Middleville. The Hastings and Middleville varsity football teams did not meet in 1941, as was report­ ed elsewhere. They didn’t meet in 1937 either, as I quoted TK coach Tim Penfield as saying. In fact, at the two schools there is no evidence that the two teams have ever met. Thai’s what Hastings Athletic Director Steve Hoke and Middleville AD Mark Uyl decided prior to Friday night’s festivities, despite the fact that Middleville announcers still said the two teams last played in 1941 when World War II ended the series between the two school. "I challenge anybody to find me wrong.” said Hoke, not trying to make a stand, but rather only searching for the truth. On the world wide web. www.michigan-football.com contains complete listings of con­ tests for each school since 1955. That part was easy. The two teams definitely haven’t met since then. Looking through yearbooks from 1929 through 1955, which included lists of varsity contests Hoke found no record of Hastings meeting Middleville. Records were missing for 1934, but there is little chance the two teams met that one time. Records prior to 1929 become sporadic. Hastings has records for just five seasons in the 20’s, none of them include a contest with Middleville. Hastings is currently going through the slow process of archiving an all-inclusive list of its athletic records, back to when the school was established in 1878. Some sports are easier to research than others. "Girls' soccer has only been here for ten years.” said Hoke. There has been a football team photo unearthed from 1906. In that year the Saxons played Freeport as one of six games on the schedule, that’s close Io Middleville. Hoke says that a “local historian” told him that in 1981 when Hastings had so many football players they fielded two freshmen teams, on of the Saxons squads played at Middleville. As for Friday’s contest the Saxons might wish for this one to be hidden from the records, but there was a little something special in the air as the two teams took to the field. It just felt right, seeing Hastings and Middleville duke it out. Until Middleville’s siring of five consecutive touchdowns it looked like it might be a fun rivalry game. Middleville scored early, then a funny bounce tied things up for the Saxons. Brandon Johnson’s 64-yard TD run on a fumble recovery was a tailor made play for a rivalry game. Il was a somber scene outside the Saxon team bus Friday night, but Hastings coach Kyle DeHom said. "We know we’ll see them again." Look for round 2 next fall at Johnson Field. Maple Valley's Chris Morris (20) gets hold of both the Morrice quarterback and run­ ning back before a handoff can be completed. (Photo by Perry Hardin) that little bit extra. Darrin Tape, the fastest of the fast for the Trojans, scored four louchdowns, two on the ground, one through the air, and one a 66yard punt return to end the night's scoring. Penfield knows that the speed is just as important to his defense as it is to his offense. A number of times, Trojan defenders had their hands on Saxon running backs and QB Andy Kelly in the backfield. The Saxons’ deepest drive into Trojan ter­ ritory ended because running back Drew Bowman was stuffed behind the line on first­ and-10 at the Trojan 44. Then, on the next play. TK linebacker Scott Brooks forced the Saxons into a third-and-very long by sacking Kelly 10 yards behind the line of scrimmage. TK won the turnover battle, three to one. Eldridge and Mike Gurski each intercepted a pass, and Cody Nieder picked up a fumbled Saxon snap. The only problems the Trojans had were the fact that the football got to check out the new turf too closely a -couple of times, and they were flagged more times than their coach would like. “We were a little sloppy tonight,” said Penfield. The Trojans were penalized nine times in the game, seven limes the offense committed penalties. Thai’s the difference between Hastings and TK. The Trojan offense can make up for those kinds of errors, where as the Saxons' methodical style can not. “We’re not a big play offense,” said Hastings’ coach Kyle DeHom. “We’re trying their strength is in how light they stay togeth­ er. They’re good leaders. I’d go into war with them every time.” The Saxon offense was led by the senior half back tandem of Drew Bowman and Heath VanBelkum. VanBelkum carried the ball 17 times for 61 yards. Bowman carried 9 times for 27 yards. Hastings’ quarterback Andy Kelly com­ pleted six of his 12 passes for 45 yards in the game. Following the Saxon TD. Joe Wenger fell on a squib kick at the 50-yard line and it only took the Trojans five plays to score on a 17yard run by Adam Loveless. Loveless then added the two-point conversion to put TK ahead 14-6. The Trojans were off and running. Loveless led the Trojan ground game with 169 yards on 18 carries, and Josh Eldridge completed six of his 12 pass attempts for 70 yards. Tape was the only player to hold the ball in the end zone the rest of the way. scoring four times. Pennfield 42, Delton Kellogg 21 Pennfield took a 23-0 lead in the first quar­ ter at Delton Friday, and put itself in perfect position to start its run at a fifth straight Kalamazoo Valley Association title by knocking.off their hosts 42-21. Everything worked for Pennfield in the opening quarter. “Pennfield came out in the first and hit two home run passes, and it really caught us off guard. After we settled down it was a pretty vengeance Friday night. The defense played well. The lines pushed back Morrice. The running backs got a chance to stretch their legs, and the Lions won 43-8. It started early. Behind good blocking on the opening drive of the game, the Lions took a 6-0 lead when Lance Harvey ran into the end zone from nine yards out. It was the first of six consecutive louchdowns by the Lions, all on the ground, by five different ball carriers. Joey Desrochers recovered the ensuing kick off for the Lions, and the Maple Valley was on the march again. This time it was Derek Ripley carrying the pigskin in from 15-yards out. Jason Beardslee ran in the extra point for a 14-0 Lion lead. Josh Beardslee and Ripley each added one more TD run before the half. “The offensive line did a great job for Maple Valley tonight,” said Lion coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. The Lions rushed for 320 yards in the contest. The onslaught continued in the second half, when Ben Boss scored from the one on a drive that was set when Josh Beardslee blocked a Morrice punt. Morrice’s offense was stymied all evening. The Orioles had just 105 yards of total offense. 69 on the ground and 36 through the air. “Defensively we came out very strong, picked off a couple passes, blocked a punt, and caused a fumble," said Mittelstaedt. “We played very aggressively and very hard.” A pair of Oriole drives ended with passes landing in the hands of the Lions. Paul Morgan pulled down one interception and See FOOTBALL, next page �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18. 2003 — Page 11 Huge game against Holland Christian tonight for Saxons It’s been seven games so far and the Saxon varsity soccer squad is still without a loss. They haven’t won every game, but they haven’t lost yet. The Saxons stayed undefeated in the O-K Gold on Tuesday night by tying up Wyoming Park at Wyoming. Jacob Elliot’s goal for the Saxons in the second half tied the contest at one. and the game stayed that way through two overtime periods. The host Vikings outshot Hastings 21-9 in the contest, but Saxon goalkeeper Scott Allerding was up to the task. He made 16 saves on the night. Last Thursday at Middleville things were just as evenly matched between the two teams. The Saxons went into overtime with the Trojans, but this time a winner was decid­ ed. Hastings took 3-2 victory on a goal by Aaron Fortier. “It was a great game,” said Middleville coach Todd McCrumb. “Both teams played awesome.” The Trojans took a 1-0 lead on a goal by Eric Smith, with an assist going to Mark Mejeur. but Hastings tied it at one before the half on a goal by Fortier. In the second haff, it was the Saxons taking a 2-1 lead on a goal by Andrew Vincent, but this time TK came back to tie things up on a penalty kick by Edwin Cubas. Fortier assisted on Vincent’s goal in regula­ tion. and Vincent assisted on Fortier’s goal. Hastings started the league season with a big win over Wayland on Tuesday. September 9. Hastings will look to continue its streak against a very tough Holland Christian team tonight at home, then on Tuesday the Saxons host Caledonia. Saxon Sports Shorts JV Football On Thursday, September 11, the Hastings JV Football team fell short in its comeback attempt against Middleville. The game ended with a score of Middleville 42, Hastings 28. The Saxons scored three of their four touchdowns in the final five minutes of the game. The Saxons' Andrew Vincent (22) pushes the ball past a Wildcat defender. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Freshmen Football Hastings' freshmen football team defeated Middleville last Thursday afternoon 22-14. The Saxons played an outstanding game in all areas, on special teams, offensively, and on defense, said coach Marsh Evans. The young Saxons struck quickly, return­ ing the opening kick off and converting the two-pointer. A long pass play and conversion put the Saxons up 16-8 at the half. After a Middleville score, the Saxon defense held on the conversion attempt to preserve a 16-14 lead. The Saxons scored once again on a long run to finish their scoring. JV Girls’ Basketball The Hastings JV girls’ basketball team defeated Wayland in an exciting Game Tuesday evening at Hastings 56 to 51. Natalie Pennington scored 22 points for Hastings and Dana Shilling added 17. Abbey Mckeough collected 10 rebounds and Jodi Jolley grabbed 9. The team played fine defense and went to the boards extremely well. “This was one of the most outstanding games I have ever seen in girts basketball. Both teams played very well. I am proud to have witnessed such a valiant effort,” said Saxon r-oach Stephen Kaiser. The Saxon JV's are now 3 and 2. The Hastings JV Giris basketball team was defeated by Grand Rapids Catholic Central last Thursday 54 to 36. Pennington scored 16 points for Hastings. Jolley collected 6 rebounds. Pei.j.ingiun also had 6 steals. ’ JV Boys’Golf The Saxon junior varsity goffers won their third straight match, defeating Grand Rapids Baptist by a score of 191 to 193 last Friday. Dereck Thurman led the Saxons for the straight match with a 43. Alex McMillan chipped in with a 44. Other scores for Hastings were Mike McPhillips 51. Austin Hurless 53, Andy Rhodes 57, and Greg Hasman 60. Thj Saxons, with the win, ran their record to 3-2 Hast ngs topped Wyoming Park 204 to 216 on Wednesday, September 10. McPhillips and Thurman were the low scorers for Hastings with a 49. Other scores for the Saxons were Austin Hurless with a 51, and Doug Fcrrall with 55. JV Giris’Tennis The Saxon JV girls’ tennis team suffered a 6-2 defeat to Caledonia on Monday. Winning matches for the Saxons werer Jessica Slater at third singles, 6-2, 6-3, and Keri French al fourth singles 1-6,6-3,6-4. Kayla Ellsworth, who was moved up to first singles in the match lost a close two set match, 7-6 (3), 6-4. * Ail the doubles teams played well, con­ sidering they were shuffled around,” said Saxon coach Andrew Haines. The Saxons took on South Christian Wednesday, and will close out the year Monday at home against Byron Center. Andy Kelly Down Under Before heading home to take over duties as quarterback for the Saxon varsity football team, Andy Kelly was in Australia playing baseball. Kelly played with the US Baseball Stars in Australia from July 21 through August 6. His 18-and-under team wu runqer up in the Cairns’ Tounament. first in the Sunshine Coast Tournament in coolum, and helped the combined 18-and-under team defeat the Blacktown, Australia team 18-1. "largest Sale1 ■N OUR HISTOPv Hastings goal keeper Scott Allerding leaps above everyone to pick the ball out of the air against Middleville last Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Justin Selleck (18) races under a high flying ball against Wayland. (Photo by Perry Hardin) GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE FOOTBALL, continued, from previous page---------- — Ken Cams had the other. Morgan was the team’s leading tackler in the contest with six, and picked up a Morrice fumble. A 3-yard TD run by Jason Craven account­ ed for the Lions’ final points, but the shut-out disappeared when Morrice’s Billy White car­ ried the ball in from the six with 8:23 remaining in the game. Harvey led the Lion offense on the ground with 98 yards on 16 carries. Ripley carried the ball seven times for 68 yards, while Jason Beardslee. Josh Beardslee. and Ben Boss also ran well of Maple Valley. Ripley completed one of two passes, with his lone completion good for 25 yards to Ty Thomas A. Davis is Offering For Immediate Disposal to the Public Its Entire Inventory Of Fine Jewelry VanAlstine. Getting back on the winning track is always good, but not as good as getting on a winning streak. “We have to work hard to try and get ready for Delton Kellogg this week.” said Mittelstaedt. Fowlerville 21, Lakewood 0 The Viking varsity football squad fell for the second consecutive week on Friday. In the two team’s first Capital Area Activities Conference contest, Fowlerville topped the host Vikings 21-0. The visiting Gladiators stymied the Vikings’ offensive attack all game. Tyler Beg I in was the Vikings’ leading gainer on the ground. He carried the ball 10 times for 43 yards. 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All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package ’Sealed Bld South Jefferson Street - South Street to Shriner Street OUR VAULTS MUST BE EMPTIED SALE .HOUR?; Monday thru Friday 9:30 am -530 pm Saturday 9-J0am-3:00pm 138 West State Street • Hastings 269-948-9884 �Page 12 — Thursday, September 18. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Delton girls have won four in a row by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton’s offense straggled as it moved to 6-1 on the season, but the defense played so well ihii it didn’t really matter. The Fwther varsity girls’ basketball team held Vicksburg without a field goal in the first quarter, then held on to close out the visiting Bulldogs 39-28. Delton’s tough man-to-man kept Vicksburg from scoring a point, until Alysse Thomas knocked down a free throw midway through the first quarter, and the Bulldogs' first field goal didn’t come until a minute into the sec­ ond quarter. Neither team shot particularly well in the contest. DK was just 12 of 52 in the game Enough shots came off the rim on each end for the Panthers to pull down 39 rebounds in the contest. “They phy with everything they’ve got,” said Delton coach Rick Williams of his team. “The effort is just unreal.” Shanna Tamminga pulled down a team high 10 rebounds, with six coming on the offensive end. She also blocked three shots. Williams of course didn’t like the 26 turnovers his team had in the game, but “as long as we can figure out a way to win. Shannah Fisher led Delton’s offensive attack with 11 points, and played an outstand­ ing game a: her guard spot keeping things under control as much as possible. Poirier trying to motivate team to go out and get a win The slow start continued for the Saxon var­ sity girls' basketball team on Tuesday night as they were topped by the visiting Wayland Wildcats 49-29. The loss dropped the Saxons’ “Fisher played a great floor game," said Williams. “She stepped up and held the whole record to 0-5. “We came out slow," said Saxon coach Tina Poirier. “They pressed us in the begin­ ning. and we didn’t handle it." Wayland jumped out to an 18-2 lead by the end of the first quarter. There wasn't much for the Saxons to be happy about. "We missed loo many lay-ups and had loo thing together." Sophomore Alex Culbert got a chance to start, and tossed in ten points for DK and had six rebounds, while helping hold Vicksburg’s center Hillary Weyenberg to just six points despite a sizable height advantage. Vicksburg was led by Call Barrow’s 12 points. Delton’s Kortni Matteson finished with nine points, despite spending much of the game on the sideline in foul trouble. Matteson put in 18 points in the Panthers 42-38 win over Plainwell last Thunday. Big baskets late in the game by Matteson and Tamminga sealed the tight victory for DK. Tamminga finished the night with 10 points and six rebounds. Matteson also had eight boards and four assists. . “Plainwell played a very tight man-to-man and forced us into many mistakes,” said Williams. DK had 28 turnovers against Plainwell. The Panthers' next contest is Tuesday at Martin, then Kalamazoo Valley Association play begins at Paw Paw on Thunday, September 257 Williams' bunch will find out where they stand next week, he said “Paw Paw is the best team in the league." Delton senior Kortni Matteson (24) races the ball up court after a steal against Vicksburg on Tuesday, as sopho­ more Alex Culbert (34) catches up with the play. (Photo by Brett Bremer) many turnovers.” said Poirier. Wayland shot 29 free throws in the game and Hastings 11. “That’s how much more aggressive they were than us." Amber Peck hit two three's in the game, and led Hastings with eight points. Betsy Acker was the Saxons’ second leading scorer with five. Hastings sophomores Brooklyn Pierce and Jamie VanBoven had solid rebounding nights. Pierce had nine boards, and VanBoven had seven. The pair combined for 10 offensive rebounds, but couldn't do much in the way of taking the ball back up and putting it ‘n the Two easy wins prep Panthers for KVA races Hastings’ vanity cross country teams had a tough time at the Battle Geek Lakeview Invitational laat Saturday. The guys' team finished 2lat out of 22 teams. The girls' team did not acute, because only three Saxons raced. David Peterson led the Saxon boys in 74th place overall at 18:41. About 150 roman participated in each of the two races. Peterson was one of two Saxons under the 20 minute mark. Rusty Burgdorf crossed the line in 19:38. Others finishing fur Hastings were Kyle Quads in 2031, AJ. Singleteny in 21.-00, Jared Ford in 21:44, and Jordan Kimble in 23:32. The Saxons had a total o, 561 points. Lansing Eastern won the boys* race with 92 points. "Well, we competed," said Saxon coach Paul Fulmer. In the girts' race the Saxons' lop romer was Brin Hemerting, who finished 117th in 25:11 Mandy Becktel finished in 26:35 for -Hanjngs, and Amanda Hurless crossed the fhAli27*|» Alt ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Removes ■ fine scratches, road grime 4 oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for dearcoat finishes - JDbHP 268/945-5607 DK's fifth runner across the line was Jon Erickson in 20:54. The Panthers run al Lakewood tonight, and Chelsea Stephens Viking harriers second in first jamboree . HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 5 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. ______ 8 of state st “Most of the tunes were improved," said Fulmer, "but we're still hurting in numbers and conditioning. We'll just keep plugging along hen." The Saxons had their first O-K Gold meet of the season Wednesday at Johnson Park, they run against South Christian this coating Wednesday. - Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning a detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special RMP Comstock couldn't field a complete team in the boys' race either, and the lop four run­ ners for Delton were broken up by just one Parchment runner. Evan Williams ran to a first place finish in 18: 16. Parchment's Nick Trees was the only other namrxlo hnalkAa 19-minute mark. Theca crossed tbelihe In M39. Delton's Datmy Roberts. Tom Sigler, and Rex Fetterley were the next three across the line. Roberts finished in 1908. Sigler in 19: 43. and Fetterley in 19:45. Kalamazoo Hackett on Tuesday. ~ $20.00 OFF - team. Things didn't go much smoother in last Thursday’s loss at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The hosts topped Hastings 70-26. The Saxons were 10 of 35 from the floor and committed 38 turnovers in the game. After tonight's contest at Middleville, the Stxons visit Wyoming Park on Tuesday, September 23. Tunes improved, but Saxons still a little short at Lakeview Parchment and Comstock proved no match for the Delton varsity cross country teams last Thunday al Comstock. Neither Comstock or Parchment fielded full teams to race against the Delton girls, who finished with the lop five places in the standings for each race. Marissa Ingle was Delton's top finisher in 2204. Not far behind Ingle were Whitney Knollenberg in 22:37, and Kristin Wilfmger in 22:57. Katie Johncock finished in fourth place for DK in 24:11, and Chelsea Stephens was fifth in 25:22. Delton junior guard Alex Alaniz (22) puts a shot up over a Vicksburg defender on Tuesday. basket. “We’re just not aggressive to the basket," said Poirier. Hastings was 11 of 60 from the floor, and committed 26 turnovers. Poirier said she had a heart-to-heart talk with her team at Wednesday’s practice, prior to tonight’s contest with Middleville. Some things may be changing for the Saxons as they search for their first win. “They’re still very positive. They're hungry for that win. I told them tonight, we can’t be satisfied with just getting better anymore. We’ve gotta get the win.” The Saxons bench winch h is been seeing a lot of time in contests so far may be short­ ened, and Poirier is still trying to instill an attacking style into all the members of her »LMI ^PRICELESS-PORTRAITS ”1 ylo Sitting fees or Hidden Cosfi The new Capital Area Activities Conference Division DI began its first cross country season with its first jamboree at DeWitt Tuesday afternoon. The Lakewood boys' and girls' teams both finished second to state powerhouse Williamston. Lakewood coach Jim Hassett said the con­ ference season will consist of three jam­ borees. which is a race with all six teams scored like an invitational. The winner of each jamboree gets six points, second receives five. 11. rd gets four and so forth. After the third jamboree, the league standings is determined by the. total points. All-league individuals will be determined by their place in the last jamboree (first team is places 1-7, second team 8-14, honorable mention 15-21). Hassett said of his teams' efforts Tuesday. “We ran a good race, but Williamston is one of the best programs in the stale. They are al way al the top of the Division III state finals. Their boys are one of the favorites to WAL-MART win the D-3 stale title this season." Hassett said four out of seven varsity boys and six out of seven varsity girts had their best times in the race, but we still came up short from catching Williamston. One of the highly anticipated matchups of the day was a little tainted by illness, when Division III individual state champion David Bills of Williamston bested Lakewood junior Corey Thelen. "Thelen caught somckind of bug over the weekend and looked terrible before the race," Hassett said. "He still hung with Bills until the final quarter to half a mile. Thelen's time was good, but he ran faster on the same course on Thursday without anyone near him. There is no telling how hard Bills was push­ ing himself, but lie did finish seven seconds ahead of Thelen." In the boys' team tally. Williamston won with 27 points. Lakewood had 63, Haslett 70, DeWin 94, Lansing Catholic Central 110 and Fowlerville 185. LAND AUCTION Thelen finished second on the five-kilome­ ter course in 1621. Casey Schrock was fifth in 17:10, Ryan Possehn 17th in 1805, Jara Sterkenburg 19th in 18:23, and Corey Rayner 20th in 18:27. Jesse Schrock was 21st in 18:38 and Michael Forman 29th in 1928. In the girts' results, Williamston had 29, Lakewood 60. LCC 63, Haslett 90, DeWitt 103 and Fowlerville 144. Leading the way for the Viking girts was Dana Nichols, who was fourth in 20:39. Sadie Can was seventh in 2129; Alissa Goble 10th. 2135; Ashley Barcroft 16th. 22:16; and Liz Stuart, 23rd, 22:45. Finishing 39th was Katie Rubin in 2433 and 42nd was Ashley Clark. 2709. Everyone in the junior varsity race had their best times. (Places are combined boys and girls): 12th. Jesse Dye 20:49; 13th, Man Clark 2032; 17th. Jesse Lydy 2125; 50th. Shanna Willson 26:11; and 61st Katrina Ackerson 2639. HOME FOR SALE PRIME COMMERCIAL OUT PARCEL • Adjacent to Wal-Mart*Supercenter • One Week Only Highway 37 A Heath Road, Hasting*, UH. TM«, hfWtii Ntfase^lMsadw, St^mMr Z2 HASTINGS (West M-43) 436 W. Bond, Hastings asiit, 800-257-4161 www.higgenbotham.com Large lot, 1 block from middle school, 2 bedroom, all new construction. $125,000 obo. 948-2005 or (269) 838-9162 otstna_________________________ *_________ *_________________________ �The Hm0 tgs Benner — Thursday, Sepentwr 18. 2003 — Papa 13 3rd & 4th Grade White In an extremely hard hitting game the Saxon White team defeated Battle Creek 14 to 7 for their second victory of the season. This was the first time the teams have met in three years, and it proved to be r thriller. The Saxons were stopped on the opening drive of She game by a fierce hitting Battle Creek team. The Saxon defense then showed its’ stuff. Eric Hart knocked the ball loose and Jacob Gray got it back for the Saxons. The offensive line went to work quickly opening holes for the Saxon backs, and provid­ ing great protection for quarterback Tyler Stolicker to work. The drive culminated in a 34-yard TD run by Jacob Comer, and extra point run by Noah Newton made the score 7 to 0. Saxons. The remainder of the first half turned into a defensive battle, both teams relentlessly stop­ ping the other, over and over. Battle Creek tied the game in the third quar­ ter, and it remained tied until late in the fourth. After a series of turnovers. Battle Creek was on the move. Or. fourth-and-6, the Battle Creek half back had seemingly found the comer and it looked grim for the Saxons. But Cole Gahan fly­ ing from his left side cornerback spot, stopped the play short of the first down and the Saxon offense took over from there. Hastings key blocking up front from Dalton Armour, Greg Case. Kristian Hager, and Eddie Kasta proved to be to much for die Battle Creek team. With only 19 seconds remaining in the game Dominique Nolff broke loose over the right side for 20 yards, to give the Saxons the go ahead touchdown. Noah Newton punched in the extra point run. Battle Creek refused to go away completing a long pass with secoo'ls on the clock, and putting them back within reach of touchdown. With just 3 seconds on the clock. Battle Creek had an open receiver going long, when Jason Mcdurkin batted down what would have been a sure catch and TD for Battle Creek, preserving the Saxon victory. 3rd & 4fh Grade Team 3 The Hastings third and fourth Grade Team 3 topped Sturgis last week 22-0. The Saxon offense was ted by Anthony Veltre with one touchdown and an extra point. Jon French and Bobby Leedy each had touchdowns, and Devin Farr scored an extra point. Great up front blocking for the Saxons came from Chase Williams. Brandon Johnson, Mickey Pelfrey. Ty U illiams, Austin Lajcak and Nick Harmer. The Saxon defense was led by Farrr, Johnson, Veltre, John Parker, Cody Newton, Lajcak, Brian Graybill. Leedy had a tackle for a safety. Veltre added one interception. Hastings’ special teams were led by Tim Thompson. Alex Villa. Brice DeJong, and Garrett Powers. Sth and 6th Blue For the second week in a row the 5th and 6th grade Blue Team turned in a dominating defen­ sive performance in a 38-0 win over Sturgis. On the game's first play, Sheldon Westworth picked up a Sturgis fumble and ran 25 yards for a touchdown, setting the stage for a 38-0 Saxon win. Leading ticklers foi die Saxon defense were Luke Hubbell with six, Jake Stockham and Troy Dailey with five, and Ron Allerding. Man Wolfe and Caleb Culyer adding four each. The offensive line blocked well and opened big holes the entire game. Eric Pettengill ran 27 yards for one touchdown and passed for another on a 25-yard toss to Riley McLean. McLean also scored on a 61-yard punt return and added four extra point kicks. Jon Gieseler opened the second half with a nice 41-yard touchdown run. Others turning in strong efforts were Gabe Sutherland. Jarred Rambin, BlakeCurtis, Brandon Bower, Dylan Pennington, Ethan Torres and Cody Lepper. 5th & 6th Grade White The Saxon White squad came alive down in Sturgis, taking a 16-0 victory. The first quarter ended with the Saxons scor­ ing on a hand off from McKeough to Barjn on a 4-yard run. Nurenberg kicked the extra point to post an 8-0 lead. Excellent tackling was turned in for the Saxons by DelCotto with Slaugh' rr, Pederson and Huver all advancing the ball. In the second per.od Hastings held Sturgis scoreless with Willavize credited with his first of two sacks. The Saxons moved the ball well with Johns, Slaughter, Baum, Pederson, and Huver running the ball. It was capped off with a 35-yard pass from McKeough to DelCotto which closed out the half. The third quarter brought out the best in the Saxon defense with Fitzsimmons, Darling, Slaughter, Pederson, and Willavize with his second sack of the day, holding Sturgis to force the punt which DelCotto ran back for 14 yards. Nurenberg also impressed the crowd with his kick off to the 1-yard line. In the fourth quarter the Saxon defense didn’t let up with Fitzsimmons. McKeough. Slaughter. Darling and Pederson. The defense pressed and Sturgis fumbled with Howell recov­ ering which set up the offense for their next scoring drive. The strong offensive line of Newton. Brisboe, Johnson, Eckley, protected a McKeough to Baurti hand off up the center for and 18yard gain. Johns ran the next 13 yards, and a quarterback keeper by McKeough yielded an additional 17 yards brought down by a herd of Sturgis tacklers on the 11 -yard line. Defensive strategy kicked in to draw the Sturgis line offsides setting up third-and-4 on the 5-yard line. McKeough handed to Baum up the center for another Saxon TD. Nurenberg kicked for the extra point and the Saxon lead increased to 16-0. The defensive line stopped the ensuing Sturgis' advance in four downs. Bulldogs’ bite stings Delton kickers Garrison and Josh Newhouse each shot 41’s. Delton’s fourth and fifth best scores were both 43’s, carded by Nate Farrell and Derek Caldwell. Parchment and Hackett’s fifth best scores were also 43’s. Delton’s Jake Bowman had the best sixth score on the three teams, giving Delton sec­ ond place overall. Parchment finished in third place, Hackett was fourth. Pennfield fifth, and Paw Paw was sixth overall. The Panthers host another KVA Jamboree this Tuesday in Delton. Saxons’ best top Scots, but overall the tennis team falls The Saxon Lady Netters hosted Caledonia on Monday and were downed by the score of 6 to 2. The top of die Saxon line up scored the team’s lone victories. At first singles Margo Cooklin played a strong match and came away with a straight set 6-1,6-4 victory. Cooklin has improved Im* Record to 10-6 overall and 4-1 in conference pi«y The Saxon’s second singles player, fresh­ man Amy Ingle, is also off to a good start this season. Ingle's record is now 12-4 overall, and a spotless 5 and 0 in conference play after earning a tough two set victory over Sylvia Radzikowki by the scores of 6-2,7-6 (2). At third singles Samantha Sleevi fell 6-3, 6-1. Jennifer Johnston at fourth singles fell 6­ 0.64). The first doubles pair of Danielle Drumm and Whitney Johnson were downed by the scores of 6-2 and 6-3. Hastings’ second dou­ bles team of Christy Pohja and Allison Cooney were downed 6-2,6-2. At third doubles, Hastings' Ashley Gibson and Anna Lawrence, went down by scores of 6-2 and 6-4. The fourth doubles team of Mariah Bachert and Nicole Noviskey were beaten 6-3,6-2. The Saxon Lady Netters now stand at 2 -3 in the conference, and 2-5 overall. Last Wednesday, the Saxons hosted the Maroons of Holland Christian, and were downed 7-1. Ingle, at second singles, picked up the Saxons' lone victory. 7-6 (3), 6-3. Cooklin played one of her best matches of the season 7-5, 6-2. “It is obvious why Holland Christian is one of the top teams in their division,” said Saxon Coach Rich Pohja. The Saxons are on the road the rest of the way. Wednesday the Saxon ladies visited South Christian, they will be at Lansing Catholic Central Saturday, then end O-K Gold regular season play at Byron Center on Monday. E.L.S. inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • • • • • • All o8 States vans - Reefers in and Out of Michigan Reasonable Rates Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded East coast - west Coast Call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 TXvo Gold foes proved too much for the Saxon varsity boys' golf leam in the last week. Holland Christian made the long trip to Hastings on Monday and topped the Saxons 171 to 179. Steven Peurach shot a team low 40 for Hastings. He was bested by the Maroons Brad Hastings’ Justin Krul watches a drive fly from the tee box at Hastings Country Club. (Photo by Perry Hardin) VanDcVusse by one shot for the individual medalist honors. Justin Krul shot a 44 for Hastings. Scoring behind Krul for HHS were Alex McMillan with a 46, and Justin Pratt with a 49. Wednesday, September 10. the Saxons golfen were lopped by Wyoming Park 159 to t66 at Ironwood. Krul led the Saxons with a 39, but the Vikings’ Nick Boone finished seven strokes ahead of anyone else with a 32. Pcurach shot a 40 in this one for the Saxons as well. Hastings' third and fourth scores were turned in by Andy Griggs with a 43 and Eric Schiedel with a 44. In between the two conference contest the Saxons took time out to spend their Saturday at the Charlotte Invitational, where they fin­ ished 17th out of 20 teams. The Saxons finished the day with a team score of 358 for 18 holes. Krul was the Saxon leader with an 85. Pratt, Schiedel, and Griggs each shot a 91. Lansing Catholic Central won the event with a team score of 314. The Saxons hosfed the Gold leaders from Caledonia on Wednesday, and take on anoth­ er tough team from South Christian this com­ ing Wednesday. Delton’s varsity boys’ soccer squad came out flat agains. Otsego on Monday, and the Panthers suffered their fifth loss of the sea­ son. 5-0. “Otsego is a good team, but we have played good teams already this year and had much better games," said Delton coach Paul Harter. The Panthers arc currently 3-5 overall, with a 1-0 mark in the KVA. TJ. Cronans scored three goals for the vis­ iting Bulldogs. The five total goals against DK wasn’t a reflection of poor goaltending. "The positive from this game was the per­ formance of our starting goaltender Julian Onega. He had 18 sav«s ad stopped the game from getting out of control early," said Harter. The Panthers were looking to tun' things back around and stay undefeated in the KVA when they hosted Paw Paw on Wednesday. Next up is a non-league for the Panthers at Maple Valley Monday, then back to KVA play at Galesburg-Augusta on Wednesday. September 24. Bowman’s 44 breaks three team tie at KVRrlamboree Delton Kellogg s varsity boys' golf team finished second al the season's inaugural Kalamazoo Valley Association Jamboree. It took two tie lireakers to figure every thing out last Thursday at Heritage Glen Golf Course. Kalamazoo Christian won the event with a 153. Delton, Parchment, and Hackett all tied behind the Comets with a 165. In high school golf, the top four scores are added for each leant. If teams are tied after that, the team with the lowest score after five golfers wins. They had to move down the line to the sixth score for each team last week. Jordan Dobbs led DK with a 40. Brandon Maroons and Vikings shoot well enough to top Saxons THg HRM SA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT* (NGTOCQLLECIADLaLANYJNEQSMAIiQN QBIAfl^JMLL^EA2SEDfDaiHAI_PUa: POSE. 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Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or MORTGAGE SALE - Default tm been made in the oondMons of a mortgage made by Gary Lee Wiggins and Jodi Wiggins husband and wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 4, 2002. and recorded on January 10, 2002 in Uber 1072866 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of E1GHTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHTY-EIGHT ANO 17/100 dotes ($88,068.17), including interest at 7.000% per County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on October 2, 2003. The premises are located in the Citv of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: City of Hastings. Lol 9. Block B. Charles ... H. ka8 recordCity of be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from recorded plat thereof, as recorded in S of Plats. Page 29. The redemption period shaH be 6 month(s) from Under the power of sate contained in said mort- County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 1XX) p.m.. on October 16,2003. Sakl pronilites are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HAS™98» Barry County. Michigan, and are i'the THIS FIRM SA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTAGT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kris E. King, a single woman, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated March 6. 2002 and recorded March 28. 2002 in Uber 107, Page 7305, and Scrivners Affidavit Submitted to and Recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due co such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Five and 63/100 Dollars ($114,105.63) including interest at the rate of 3.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained tn the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, nonce is hereby given that the mortgage will be foredosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on September 18, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of th. Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town. 3 North. Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at the North 1/4 comer of fcaid Section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 331.75 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 2641.42 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 333.57 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 28 minutes 44 seconds East 2641.81 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for East Center Road Except: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said sec­ tion; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 44 sec­ onds West 1320.91 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 to the p^nt of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds East 332.66 feet; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 1320.71 feet aiong the East line of ihc West 1/2. West 1/2, West 1/2, Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 333.57 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 28 minutes 44 seconds East 1320.90 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated August 21,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 21-.0815 Pub: 8/21 - 9/18 mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated August 28,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 214.0856 Pub: 8/28 - 9/25 THS HBM JS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTHG TP COLLECT A DEBT. ANY HFQBMADQH OBTABCD WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT PUR OFFICE AT MEJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SA1^ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Grinage Jr., a single person, to Sebring Capital Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25. 2002 and recorded June 20.2002 in Document No. 1080742, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee by assignment dated April 3.2002 and recorded on January 24,2003 in Document No. 1096100. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five and 18/100 Dollars ($145,335.18) including interest at the rate of 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings n Barry County. Michigan al 1:00 p.m. on October 2,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South comer of Section 34, Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence West 10 rods, thence No.th 18 rods; thence East 10 rods to section line; thence South 18 rods to point of begin- rang. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated August 28, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee , As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 207.0840 0KMU1 Pub: 8/28-9/25 doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days Dated: September 11,2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Town X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bngham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200326538 Teem X (10/2) MLHBM.S A DEBT COIUGTDR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY JNrQRMADQN QBIAlNEQ_!fltiLL_BE_USED-EOffTHAI PUR­ POSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James R. Hermenitt. a single man. to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 20,2000 and recorded December 28, 2000 in Uber 1053395, Page 1, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by 3ank One, National A^rx^ation, as Trustee by assignment dated December 28, 2000 and recorded on March 26. 2002 in Uber 1077128, Page 1, Barry County Records. There is claimed to ba due on such mort­ gage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Four and 61/100 Dollars ($63,404.61) Including interest at the rate of 9.875% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on September 18,2003 The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West: thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 49 seconds West. 546.20 feet along the North line of said Section 29; thence South 06 degrees 16 minutes 45 seconds West. *35.84 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 11 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds West 299.71 feet; thence South 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 sec­ onds East. 54.48 feet along the centeriine of Lewis Road; thence North 12 degrees 02 minutes 33 sec­ onds East 299.97 feet; thence North 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds West 56.84 feet to the point of beginning, subject to an easr-ment for public high­ way purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for Lewis Road and any other easements or restric­ tions of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property ts deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party bu>*s the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: August 21.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Bank One. National Association, as Trustee. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 207.0558 Pub: W21 - 9/18 �Page 14 — Thunday. September 18.2003 — The Hatting* Banner Notice of Mortgage Foractoaura Sole THIS FIRM l3 A DEBT COLL ECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE RALE - Default hee been mode in the oondMons of a mortgage made by Chad M Curtis, a single person (original mortgagors) to Wetts Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. f/k/a Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 23 1999, and recorded on April 27. 1999 in Document No. 1028730 in Berry County Records. Michigan, on which inortgago there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum ol SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIX AND 01/100 dollar* (889,806.01), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be forectoaed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, ar soma port of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 p.m., on October 16, 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are The West 1/2 of Lots 107 and 108 of Mix Addition to the Wage of Nashvde. according to the record­ ed Plat thereof m Uber 1 of Plats, on Pago 89, Bany County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 month(s) from the date of such sake, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 11.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P C. Attoneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200124066 Team D (10/2) THIS RRM IS ADQTCOLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boarirnade in the oondMons of a mortgage made by Robert P. Whaley. H. an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April. 15, 1999, and recorded on April 21, 1999 in Document *1026413 in Barry County Kecorus, Mtcntgan. on wrwcn mortgage mere ts claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EiGHTY-FOUR AND 72/100 dollars ($71,584.72). mdudtog interest ft 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice « hereby given that said mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Berry County Courthouse in Heelings, Mchigan at 100 p.m., on October 23, 2003. Said promisee are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTON, Barry County. MteNgan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 8 West. Johnston Township. Berry County. Michigan, described m: beginning at a point on toe South Hno of Section 24, Town 1 North. Range 8 WesL distant West 656 teet from the Southeast comer of said Section 24; thence Weil Mong said South fine, 220 foot; thence North parallel wtth toe East fine of stfd Section 24, a distance of 4873 teat; thence Wool parafioi wtth sam South fine. 447 leet; thence North perafiei with said East fine, 326 test; thence East paraiei with said South fine, 577 teat; thence South paraiei with said East fine. 7133 toot; thence East perafiei with said South fine. 90 toot; toonoo South perafiei with stod East fine, 100 toot to the place of beginning. Barry County Rocods The redemption period shal be 12 monto(s) from the date of such sate. Dated: September 18,2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys art Counselors 30400 Tetograoh Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite *200327318 Team X (9/16-10/9) Nottoe of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THffi RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKM WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rodney f>ggs. aA/a Rodney Scott Beggs and Laura Jean Btjgs, a/k/a Laura Beggs, husband and wife (orig­ Inal mortgagors) to Bank One. NA. f/k/a NBD Bank. Mortgagee, dated September 30.1996, and recorded on November 15, 1996 in Uber 678 on Page 352 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 16/100 dollars ($40,530.18). Including interest at 9.500% per Under the power of sale contained in said mort- be torectoeed by • sate of toe mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 GO p.m., on October 23,2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13, the South 1/2 of Lot 14, and that part of the North 1/2 of Lot 14, described as beginning at the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of Lot 14, thence South 2 rods, thence East 4 rods to the piaoe of beginning, al on Block 49. of the VMege of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, m recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shal bo 8 month(s) from toe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case too redemption period shal ba X days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 18, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL; Team G (248) 693-1310 Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counaetors 30400 fotegraph Rood. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte *200323853 Team G (10/9) Notice of Mortgage Forectoaurs Bate THB RRM • A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT#*) TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE fiflUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Samuel K. Newland and Wendy 8. Newland, husband and wire (onjmai mcngagorsj to Amennrs’ rinanaai Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 28, 1996, and recorded on September 3, 1988 in Uber Instrument No. 1017411 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to ir»o wees rargo noma Mortgage, me. vk/b rrorwesi Mortgage, inc,, a California Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated August 28,1996, which was recorded on September 23, 1996, in Uber Instrument No. 1018334 Barry County neooros. on wnten mongage mere is cwimeo to oe due at too date hereof too sum of SiXTY-Six THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 83/100 dolors ($86,833.83), including interest at 7.800% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and too statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfll bo torectoeed by a sale of too mortgaged premises, or some part of toerr., at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 1:00 p.m., on October 16,2003. Said premtees are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Leto 66 and 86 of WWam C. Schultz Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 80. The redemption period shal bo 6 month(s) from too da» of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in wmen caw tno redemption penoo snan do ju oays from too date of ouch sale. Dated. September 11, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte *200115182 Team D (10/2) CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE THB RRM ffi A DEBT COLLECTOR AITBiPTlf;GJQXQLLECTAJJ£fiLJLHYJNfDfiMAI10N Robert A Ttamaln A Aaooctetee, P.C. la a debt cottectoc and wo are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained wW bo uood E^SE^a£AS£XQtflAGLOUH.QFflGEAT for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in I&UJTABYJ2UIY. the conditions of a mortgage made by FRANK W. MORTGAGE SALE WINANS A SHARON WINANS. HUSBAND & WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ Default has been made in the conditions of a TION SYSTEMS INC.. ITS SUCCESSORS AND mortgage made by Ritchie L Smith and Faye L ASSIGNS. SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR MORT­ Smith, to United Companies Lending Corporation, GAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION. Mortgagee, mortgagee, dated September 11. 1998 and record­ ed September 17, 1996 in Uber 101, Page 8002, dated October 17. 2002, and recorded on October Barry County Records Said mortgage was subse­ X. 2002, as Instrument No. 1090563 BARRY quently assigned to Bankers Trust Company of County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage Calrtom«a, NA, a custodian or Trustee under the there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the applicable custodial or trust agreement by instru­ sum of ninety thousand two hundred fifty eight and ment dated November 25. 1998 and Recorded 83/1X Dofiars ($90,258,63. including interest at January 21, 1999 In Uber 1024027. Page 1 of 2. 6.000% per annum. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Five Thousand gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ Seven Hundred Thirty and 41/100 Dollars vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will ($45,730.41) including mterest at the rate of 9.75% be foroctosed by a sale of too mortgaged premises, per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ or some part of them, at puttee vendue, al toe At gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. at 1G0 notice is hereby given that the >nortgage will be p m. on October 16. 2003. torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or Said premises are situated in TWP OF IRVING. some part of them, at public venue at too Barry BARRY County, Michigan and are described as County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITU­ Michigan at 1 GO p.m. on October 16, 2003. ATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. COUNTY The premises are located in toe Township of OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. BEING Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS A PARCEL OF as: LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 28 RODS Commencing at the Southeast comer of the 10.50 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST COR­ Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Running thence North 50 Rods; thence West NER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 48 Rods; thence South 50 Rods; thence East 48 1/4 OF SECTION 22. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 Rods to the piaoe of beginning, except the East 330 WEST. THENCE WEST 13 RODS 11.50 FEET. teet of the South 330 feet thereof. THENCE SOUTH 10 RODS 13.50 FEET. THENCE The redemption period shal bo 12 months from WEST 14 RODS 10 FEET. THENCE NORTH 22 the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ RODS 3 FEET. THENCE EAST 28 ROOS 5 FEET. mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA THENCE SOUTH 11 RODS 6 FEET TO PLACE OF §800.3241 a, r> which case the redemption period BEGINNING. shall be 30 days from toe date of the sale. The The redemption period Shan be 6 months from foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the the dale of such sale, unless determined abenevent a 3rd party buys the property and there is a doned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241 a. In simultaneous resolution with the borrower. which case the redemption period shal be X days Dated. September 11,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC from the date of such sate. Attorneys for BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS DATED: September 11, 2003 OWNER TRUSTEE FOR UCFC HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC LOAN OWNER TRUST 1998-BA. As Assignee REGISTRATION SYS ."EMS INC. ITS P.O. Box 5041 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. SOLEY Troy, Ml 48007-5041 AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE (248) 457-1000 INVESTORS CORPORATION Rie No. 199.1238 Pub: 9/11 - KVB Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. Nottoe of Mortgage For at loouro aate 401 South Okl Woodward Avenue TlttS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Suite 300 ATTEM PTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY Birmingham. Ml 48009-8616 INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WIX BE USE D FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR rof information piease can. OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW I’ YOU ARE (248) 540-7701 (10®) N ACTIVE fiMUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condKons of a mortgage mode by Richa.d Dote nouce or arongage Foreclosure oa*o Root jr, and Janine Mario Root husband and wife TMB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEfiVT(original mortgagors) to Kent Commerce Bank, HG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Mortgagee, dated January 19,1999, and recorded WE OBTAM VRLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ on March 5, 1999 in Document *1026134 in Bany POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE mesne assignments to Counttywido Homo Loans, MflJTARY DUTY. Inc., as oMignaa by an assignment dated February MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in 1, 1999, which was reoordsd on June 28. 1999, in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cheryl Document *1031719 Bany County Records, on Eisihones. a single woman (original mortgagors) to which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., a Delaware date hereof toe sum of SEVENTY-SEVEN THOU­ Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 22. 2002. SAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE AND 44/100 and recorded on March 17,2003 in Uber Document doCars ($77,621.44), including mterest al 6.750% No. 1099632 In Barry County Records, Michigan, per annum. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at ths Under toe power of sale contained in said mort­ date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOUSAND gage and toe statute In such case matte and proSIX HUNDRED THREE AND 68/100 dollars vidod. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will ($91,603.68), Including interest at 7.000% per bo foreclosed by a sale of too mortgaged premises, annum. or some part of them, at pubic venue, al the Barry Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan at 1G0 gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ p.m., on October 23, 2003. vided, notice te hereby given that said mortgage wfl Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, ORANGEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are or some part of them, al public venue, at the Bany described as: County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1 DO pjn., on Commencing at the intersection of the Southwest October 9. 2003. comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF section 17. Town 2 North, Range 10 West and toe RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are conterfino of Kaier Road, thence Easterly along the described as: fine of Kaier Road; 567 teet tor toe piaoe of begin­ Lol 14. Pine Haven Estates, according to the ning of this description. recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Thence East along toe centerline of Kaier Road Flats, Page 95, ateo part of Lot 15 of said Pine 300 teat; thonoo North 243 feet; thence West te a Haven Estates, described ss: Beginning at toe point 243 feet North of the place of beginning; Northwest comer of said Lot 14; thence North 59 thence South 243 teet to the point of beginning. degrees 02 minutes 00 seconds Ear 189.5 teet; Barry County Records. thence North 54 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds The redemption period shal bo 6 month(s) from West 23.4 feet; thence South 51 degrees 12 min­ the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ utes 15 seconds West 181.99 feet to ton point of doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in be?henSiomptionperiod shalbe6 monto(s)from which case toe redemption period shal bo X days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 18.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counaetors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bmgham Farms, Ml 46025 File *200326868 Team X Notice is hereby given too Hastings Planning Commission wfl hold a Pubic Hearing on Monday. October 6. 2003, al 730 p.m. in the City Hal Council Chamber, 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Micntgan. The purpose of the Pubic Hearing is tor too Planning Commission to hoar comments and make a determination on a re-zoning request from Jim Goulooze on a parcel of land located at 812 North Broadway, from R-1 (Residential) to A-O (Apartmont/Offioo). Seo legal and map below. Legal description of said properly is: CITY OF HASTINGS LOTS 24-25 BROADWAY HEIGHTS. (10®) the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from toe date of such sate. Dated September 4. 2003 • FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1X1 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Couneetore 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fwms, Ml 48025 Fite *200325890 Team C (9/4-9®5) TD COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMARON WE OBTAM WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MU1ARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk has been meds in the conditions of a mortgage made by Poppy Ann Smith f/k/a Poppy Arm Roof, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to Avaton RaaMMXtesp.. • Michigan Corporat>on. Mortgagee. dated September 13, 1999. and recorded on September 21, 1999 in Document *1035599 in Bany County Records, Michigen, and was assigned by said mort­ gagee to toe Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, as assignee by en assign­ ment dated September 15,1999. which was record­ ed on May 31.2008. in Document *1044923 Berry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof too sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE AND 77/IX dofiars ($35,421.77). including interest al 12700% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or soma part of them, at pubic venue, al toe Bany County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan, at 1D0 p.m., on October 16.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: LotX of Sundago Park, aocordhg to toe record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 2 of Rate, on Page 71. The rede.nption period shal ba 6 months) from the date of such sate, unless determined abendoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case toe redemption period ehel.be X days from toe date of such sate. Dated: September 11, 2003 FOA INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Team G (248) 593-1310 . Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mt 48025 Fite *200325820 Team G LEGAL NOTICE In the matter of toe: Eorty/Curtts Drain - Barnum Branch Woodtond Township Baine Drain • Be advised that a DAY OF REVIEW Io determine appor­ tionments for construction and/or maintenance on the above-named drains wHI be held as follows: LOCATION: Barry County Drain Commission 220 W. State Street Barry Comfy Courthouse - 3rd Floor Hastings. Michigan (269) 945-1385 DATE: Tuesday. September X. 2003 TIME: 9:00 am. to 5.D0 p.m. Appeal of an apportionment may be made within ten (10) days after this hearing by making application to the Bony County Probate Court tor the appointment of a Board of Review. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations tor participation should contact the Drain Commissioner one CITY OF HASTINGS ELECTION NOTICE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION Take notice thai any qualified elector of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, who is not already registered for the CITY GENERAL ELECTION to be held November 4,2003. Registration will be taken at the office of the City Clerk each working day until 5D0 p.m., Monday, Octobar 6,2003, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on which day the City Clerk will be in his office for the purpose of receiving registra­ tion of electors qualified to vote. w«ek In advance Evorll G. Manahum kl — ------ ■--------- O mAa n/ovc« or Mortgage roreciosurv sate TMB RRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFIMG Borry Cocarfy Drain CommMonttf's Office NOnCC OF HCAR1MG Review of Apportionments Castleton and Hastings Townships Moulton 8 Extensions Drain Irving Township Murray /Roberts intercounty Drain Maple Grove and Assyria Townships Written comments will bo received on the above request al Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49066. Request tor information and.’or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the City Cterk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Cterk (telephone 269-945-2468) or TDD cal relay services 1 -800-649-3777 THIS RRMtS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION O3TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Hyatt and Cofiette Hyatt, Husband and WWe, to American Elite FinancW, Inc., mortgagee, dated June 13,2002 and recorded Juty22,2002 In Uber 1064164, Pagel of 16, Barry County Records. Said mortgages is now held by Flagstar Bank, FSB by assignment dated June 18, 2002 and recorded on July 22. 2002 in Uber 1084165. Page 1 of 2, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be duo on such mortgage too sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred EightyThree and 55/1X Doftars ($69,683.55) inducing interest st the rate of 8% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifi bo forodoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at pubic venue al toe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) pjn. on October 2,2003. The premises are located in toe Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South 1® of toe South 1® of toe Northwest fractional 1/4 of section 29, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast comar of toe Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section: thence West along toe South fins of toe Northwest fractional 1/4 of aald section 1255 feet; tnence North paraiei with toe East fine of the Northwest fractional 1 /4 of said sec­ tion 196 feet; thence east paraiei with toe South fine of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of sted section 959 feet; thence North perafiei wtth toe East line of the Northwe-J frocSonai 1/4 at seid section 44 teet; thence East paralte! with ths South fine of toe Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 296 teet; thence South along toe East fine of toe Nortoweel fractional 1/4 of said section to the piece of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property te deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324ia, in which case the redemption period shai be X days from the date of ths sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in toe event a 3rd party buys ths property and there te a simul­ taneous resolution with toe borrower. Dated: September 4.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Flagstar Bank. FSB, as Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 248-457-1000 Fite NO. 287.0102 wwm Thomae C. Doyle Bony County Drain Commieslonor Everil G. Manehum City Clerk 09625224 (10®) �Boxer - Ttwrwby. WWW 112003 — Pf IS Th. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sole TIBS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COll PCT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Angela Bryant, a single person (onginal mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated F-Kxuar/ 11,1999. and recorded on February 16. 1999 in Liber Instrument No. 1025256 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is dawned to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY AND 58/100 dol­ lars ($73,860.53). including interest at 5 750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at put c venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, al 1.00 p.m., on October 16. 2003. Said premises, are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are The North 10 Acres of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North. Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated September 11, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bmgham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte 4200312995 Teem C (10/2) CASE NO. D3-104-CH CIRCUIT COURT CASE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court foe the County of Barry. State of Michigan, made and entered on the 14th day of March. A.D., 2003. in a certain cause therein pend­ ing wherein Cameron D. Chapin was the Raintiff and William I Beachnau and Joanna Peechrum. were the Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shal eel at pubic auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor said County) the 18th day of October, AJ)., 2003. at 1 .-00 o'clock p.m.. Eastern Stand?"! Time, the fol­ lowing described property: Said promises are situated in the City ot Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9. Stock 6 of R.J. Grant's Second Addition to the City, formerly Village. of Hastings, Nottco of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Gordon E. Arnie. Jr., a single man (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, aated May 4. 2001. and recorded on May 9. 2001 in Uber Instrument No. 1059355 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to tho Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation, Assignee by an assign­ ment dated November 7, 2001. which was record­ ed on November 19. 2001. in Uber Instrumeni No 069955, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is da med to be due at the date hereof the sum of MIMETY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUN­ DRED N.NETY-SIX AND 69/100 dollars (S91.5M.69), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and fte statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 2. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, thence South 88 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East. 660.0 feet along the South lino of said Section 15; thence North 2 degrees 40 minutes 8 seconds East. 558 0 feet along the centertne ol State Street to the place of beginning, thence continuing North 2 degrees 40 minutes 8 seconds East along said centertine 9h 30 teet; thence South 88 degrees 15 minutes 00 degrees East. 194.98 feet to the West hoe of the plat of Parrott's Addition to the Village of Woodland, thence South 2 degrees 22 minutes 57 seconds West 89.99 teet atong said West line; thence North 88 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds West 195.43 feet to the place of beaming Subject to an ease ment for pub*c highway purposes over the Westerly 24 75 feet for State Street The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated August 28. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite 4200322330 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwayne Barcroft and KeHie Barcroft, husband and wife, to Mortgage Express. Inc., mortgagee, dated December 16. 2000 and recorded February 21. 2001 in Liber 1055201, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by LaSalle Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee for CSFB Mortgaged Backed Noles. Senes 2003-NP6 by assignment submitted to and record­ ed by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy and 3/100 Dollars ($112,770.03) including interest at the rate of 13.1% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings tn Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on October 16, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Township of Cartton, Bany County. Michigan Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 20. Town 4 North, Range 8 West thence East atong said section Ime 850 feet, thence South 375 feet thence West 850 feet to the point of beginning, except commencing ti the Northwest comer of said parcel thence Esat 334 feet, thence South 0 degrees 8 minutes 210 feet; thence West 334 teet; thence North 0 degrees 8 minutes West 210 teet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with borrower. Dated: September 11, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES. PC Attorneys for LaSalle Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee for CSFB Mortgaged Backed Notes. Senes 2003-NP6. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 231.1249 (10/9) ‘ * lW ' swig^1 *ausc. -* . ... . . - Dated September 4. 2003 Barry County Cterk Register of Deeds By: Deputy Cterk The Foreclosure Group P.C. By: Randal S. Miller (P47679) 31800 Northwestern Hwy. Sts 390 Farmington HMs, Ml 48334 248-539-4900 Our Rte No. 115.00001 OUH LAKI MAKAtMMOtT HAM BODWT (MM TROUGH Engineering. AdmtobtraBon and ImpecBom 1 (10%) Total Annual Plant Control Cod Wafer Quality Morttortng Wotetxhed Management Subtotal Contingency (15%) Total Annual Project Cod or hli/her agent may appear In perron to object to me tpectal aaaoamert ar may protael •uch Ipoctai oMiwmint by Mor Bed wBh toe late Board al or prior to me Bnne of toe hearing. WrBtan objection, may be tod w«h or mteed to tie Gun late Improvement Board, c/o Barry County Drain CommUoner. 220 W. Stole St„ Hamgs. Ml 49064 Nottoe b aba given mat the owner at any teal property wBNn too Gun late tooctol Aaraement ObMU who. having made an objection to told raectoi ornament eBhor In perron or In wrung, may. wBhto thirty (30) day, attar mo oonBrmaBon al me special aeutamenl roB. appeal wch tpecial auoament to tie IHcMgan Tax Mbunol or other court of rang etort jurisdiction. H M-43 Hwy, PO Box B, Ba«ltng« Hl 49058 nitRBlMB 1B»y 1351 N M-43 Bwy, jmw NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY TO: TNI RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIR BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PHASE TAKE NOTICE: that a petition has been filed wtth and received by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township, for the establishment of on assess­ ment district for the control of aquatic weeds In Podunk Lake, pursuant to the provisions of Michigan Pubic Acl 116 of 1932 and Public Ad IM of 1954, as amended, located wtihin the proposed special assessment district petition situated within the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL WEED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 Land and premises fronting and access Io Podunk lake In Sections 26.27 and 34 as listed on Schedule A attached to said petition. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has caused to be prepared certain plans and has obtained an estimate for said improvement and has received the some and has passed a resolution tentottveiy declaring Ils intention to make such improve­ ment and tentatively designating the special assess­ ment district against which the cost of such Improve­ ment is to be assessed, as hereinbefore described and has caused said plans and estimate to be filed with the Township Clerk for public examination. The total cost is estimated ct $12,525, which win require an assessment to be levied in the proposed district of $75 per assess­ ment unit share. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hearing upon the petition, the improvement and the special assessment district to be established for the assessment and the cost thereof. Including any revision, correction, amend­ ment or change therein, will be held at the Township Hail. 2461 Heath Rood, within the Township, commenc­ ing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, the 23rd day of September. 2003 All interested persons are Invited fo be present at the aforesaid time and place Robin F. McKenna, Cterk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49056 (269) 946-2194 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHKJ AN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PHASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessor of the Township has prepared and filed In the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assess­ ment rofl covering all properties within the Special Weed Assessment District No. 1. Including land and premises fronting and access to Algonquin Lake In lake Sections 1. 2.3 and 12 as listed on Schedule A attached to said peti­ tion. benefited by the proposed control of aquatic weeds project. The roll has been prepared 'or the purpose of assessing the costs as shown on the plans and estimate of costs on file wtth the Township Clefk. The total cost is esti­ mated at $64,730.00 per year for five years, commencing Dec. 1.2003, which will require a maximum assessment to be levied In the proposed district of $250.00 for each Improved lakefront lot or parcel. $80.00 for each Improved or unimproved lot without lake frontage. The Township Board will meet at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at 2461 Heath Rood. Hastings. Michigan, on October 1,2003, at 7:30 o'clock to review the special assess­ ment roH. to consider any objections thereto, and to con­ firm the roll as submitted or revised or amended. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk at the township hall during regular business hours of regular busi­ ness days until the time of the hearing and may be exam­ ined at the hearing. An owner or party In Interest, or Ns agent, may appear tn person at the hearing to protest the special assessment In writing, or may Me his or her appearance and protest by letter before the hearing, and In that event, personal appearance shell not be required. The owner or any per­ son having an Interest In the real property who protests In writing at or before the hearing may file a written appeal of ti>e special assessment wtth the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special a^tessment roll is confirmed. After the public hearing, the Township Board may con­ firm the roll as submitted or as revised or amended; may provide lor payment of special assessments wtth interest and may provide by resolution for such other matters as are permitted by law wtth regard to special assessments for Rutland Charter Township. Ail Interested persons are invited to be present at the hearing to submit comments. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing Impaired and audio tones of printed material being considered at the hearing, to Individuals wtth disabilities at the hearing upon seven days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals wtth disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township ot the address or telephone number listed below _ ROBIN E. MCKINNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH RD. HASTINGS, Ml 49056 (269)94B-2T94 PO Bax B, H*atin«s NX 4905B ■ r i.------ JI I 1351 N M-43 Buy, PO Box B, laatlnga MX 49051 Fredric J Jacoba, (9/25) *9JOO NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN mat me Gun Lake Board w« meet at me rarne Spring, Townrhlp HI localod at 264 Norm Brigg, Road. Mlddtovto. Mtortgan. rt 7:00 p.m. on September 25.2003. tor mo purpoee al rovloetog raid apecU OMeanent tel and tor hoc* Ing any objection, thereto. An owner ctor party vrthlntorett In real property to be ataeraed David T Young, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING $9750 1107290 per year 16.000 w. S122.7K per year sig ppp 1140,780 per year lake improvement FeattoBBy Hudy (2004 only) —.. J------------- .3 MW) Nubance Aquatic Plant Control Aquatic Herbicide Treatment,/Mechanical HarveMng/WoevB, Mocking (300 acre, at $325 per acre) 197500 John P Jacobs, RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUHTY, MICHIGAN upon the Hartmg,. Michigan, lor public examinatton during normal bubneta hour,, told xpoctat OMMnwnt rol hat boon prepared tar the putpoeo of ruing mo cod ol mo Mowing derortood Improvement, Io me property boneHtad Iherelrom: hete* SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ALGONQUIN LAKE WEED ASSESSMENT described Township. PlEASE TAKE NOTICE mat a tpodalataramrtraB hat been prepared and bon to at meoHceotmo BarryCountyOramCommbrtonor locatedon220WlMoStreet m 1351 according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 16. Barry County Records. This property may be redeemed during the six L—/ NOTICE OF REVIEW OF GUN LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL 1351 B M-43 Bvy, PO Box B, Basting* NX 49059 ossaegg “ Cl Iiu MMw John f J.cob. ' asnaiii 45 Airport , Basting* NX 49059 «tt IMeelde Or., BWUMQ « tlOsi*”* �P»B» 1» — Tbaaday, SaaMmkar 1 a. 2003 — Th* Haeenge Banner Hcmci or nowTaxat FQR«xo«URt sale TN* Ann I* ■ dett ookactor attempting to oo**ct > dam Any Womakon wa attain «■ ba uaad lor Mpupoaa. Datau* ha* oocwrad In the oondNon* ol a mort­ gage mad* by SAMANTHA M. VANOENBOSCH. a dngt* woman Htatgagor,-), to BANK WEST, now knonn *a CHEMCAL BANK WEST, * Mchigan banking otaporaBon, haWng ba prlnctpat oMca at 2185 Three MU* Road NW. Grand Rapid*. McNgan agsae Oh* -Mortgage**). dated July 26. 2001. and raoordad In lha otto* ol th* RagMar ol Dead* lor Bany County. McNgan on August 1. 2001. at inatrumant number 1064016 (th* ■Mortgage-). By raaaon ol auch datautt. th* ModgNja* alacta to dadata and hereby decIva* lha entire unpaid amount ol tie Mortgage du* and — ii t**a^*Jaa* . payable rortnwnn. As of toe (fate of tote Notice toere te claimed to be duo tor principal and interest on toe Mortgage too sum of Eighty Mr* Thousand Teo Hundred Thirty and 15/100 Dotiare (R9.2X.15). No ouit or proceeding at law has bean instituted to recover the debt eeared by to* Mortgaga or any part thereof. Ntato* la haraby glvan toat by vtnu* ot to* powar of eat* eoraatoad to to* Mortgaga to* atau* in auch caaa mad* and provided. and to pay to* atov* amount. with ntaraal a* rortdad to to* Mortgaga. and al legal ooata. charge* and axpanaa*. toctodtog to* alomay la* a*owad by law, and al Ana and Inauranc* pramluma paid by toa underfjjned before ot*, the Mortgage wftt be torectoeed by aato ol to* mortgaged pramlaaa at puMc vendue to the highest bidder ot tho east entrance to the Barry County Courthouse bested In tos Ctty a* Hastings, Mkitigsn on Thursday, September 25, 2003, at one o'clock in toe afternoon. The premises covered by toe Mortgage sre situated in toe Vteage of MMdtevBs, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as Wk**: Commencing * toe West 1/4 poet of Section 26, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Vtoage of Middtevttte, Berry County, MkMgon. toonoo South 08M8^5* East Mong toe Ea* and West 1/4 Ina of said Section 26. a dfctonoo of 883.00 feet: thence North (XWOT EM paraM wtth too West k* of said Section 26 a cfttance of 759.00 toot to a point — -*■ oireei riai, -as ------------a on rn® du, csst a*. uno **i c. I* MarxN nscorcoj in too office of toe Regtoter of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan, in Uber 5 of Plats on Pago 89, toonoo 8C---M18W East paraM wtth said East rtWM' ' 1M.33 teet to too too piac* of beginning; to4c&4 North 01W07* East 241.73 teet; toencu Souto NKttT East 164.61 toot to a point on tho Southerly extension of toe West fine of Lot 17 of too Plot of Notes SubdMoion. as recorded in too otoco ot too Register of Deeds tor Barry Carty. McNgan. in Uber 3 of Ptete on Pago 42. toonoo Souto 01W04* West, along too Southerly extension of said Wool Ino of Lot 17. a dtetenoo of 24096 toot; toonoo North 89»18*55’ Wool pondtei with said East and Woot 1/4 Ino. 16433 toot to too point ot beginning. Tbgotoor wtth end subject to a norv-axcfasfve easement tor Ingress and ogress to and running thence North 01 •02'07' East along the Notice of Mortgage Furedoeure Sate THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAMWU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made m the oondMons of a mortgage made by Jodie L Haas, a single woman (original mortgagors) to West Michigan Community Bank, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2000, and recorded on October 27,2000 in Document No. 1051252 in Bany County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Assignee by an assignment dated November 11, 2002. which was recorded on December 2.2002, Document No. 1092700, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there Is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 64/100 dollars ($121,834.64). including Interest at 8.250% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be torectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan at 130 p.m., on October 23.2003. Said premises are situated tn CITY OF PLAIN­ WELL. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL G: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00‘ OCT EAST 896.44 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SA© SOUTH­ WEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 58'44* EAST 702.06 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 421 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SA© SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 58* 44* EAST 379.08 FEET ALONG SA© EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00' 00* WEST 535.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10 DEGREES 46* 02* EAST 432.23 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 78 DEGREES 05' 24* EAST 222.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00‘ OCT EAST 224.93 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Si •EJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN E ASEMENT AS DFSCRBED IN THE -EASEMENT DESCRIP­ TION.* ALSO TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF INGRESS ANO EGRESS OVER A 66.00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 17; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGRESS 0Q- 00* EAST ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 66.04 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 57’ 38* EAST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 488.13 FEET (RECORDED AS 485.87 FEET); THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00' 00* EAST PARALLEL WITH SA© EAST AND WEST 1/4 UNE 390.X FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00' 00* WEST 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00' 00* WEST PARALLEL THENCE ►‘ORTH 01 DEGREES 57' 38* WEST ON too property, and al appurtenances and fixtures which are a part ortho property. Notice is farther ghren toot too length of tho redemption period wN bo six (6) months from the date of stoo. Dated: August 28. 2002 BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK WEST A JUDO LLP 900 RRh Third Center 111 Lyon Street. N W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 906486-1W SAID SECTION LINE 551 91 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shal be 6 month(s) from toa date of auch aate, unteee determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shal ba X days from toe dste of such sate. Doted: September 18,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1J13 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attomaye and Counaetors 30400 Tetegraph Road. Suite 200 Brngham Farms, Ml 48025 Ate 42X229767 Team F (10^*0) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Noaoa la hanty gttan mat tw Bany County Planning ComnMon wB conduct a puttie haaring on Bagaattkar tt, 1003, at TM PM h tn* Community Room ot th* Cowl* 6 Law Building locatad al 206 Waal Court BL. in Hattng*. McNgan. Th* autyac: ot th* puoac hearing wat ba ata oonaMaraBon of (»toaoattg amandmant to at* 1*76 Bany County Zoning Ordinanc*, a* wnandad: MAPCHMtaefetaiB Requaal to rwona property m Sac*on 1 ol Woodtand loarahip (tea below). Beginning al a point on *w Eaal feta ol Sac. 1. T*K R7W, daanl North 02 Dag. soas* EaaL 670.00 II tram aw Eaat IM poet of aaid See. 1; ti Norti S7 Dag. OOV Waal 334^9 6. paraM w*h aw Em! vid Weal 1M Ineofaaid Sac. 1; at Hor*> 02 Dag. 3D46" Eaat 220.00 IL. th South 87 Deg. 00*28" Eaat 33429 It b Md Eaa* Section Ina; 9> Soub 02 Dag. 30*45- Waal 220.00 II along aald Eaat m. to Cw place of twgkrtng. SutMact to highway right-olway lor M-66 Paroal Numter-06-15001-20020 *• of 9w above menaorwd property is located In Bany County, Michigan. kaaraaiad parson* daaMng to praaant th*ir views on th* proposed amandmant, either verbally or in writing, wl ba given aw opportunity to ba heard at th* above nwntiorwd Cm* and place Any writ, ton raaponaa nwy be nwilad to the addraae kaled below or faxed IO (269) 948-4820 The prapoaed amendment to th* Bany County Zoning Ordmanc* is avwlaUe tor puttie inspection at tw Bany Coway Planning Olfc* locawd al 220 W. State St. In Hastings. Mictvgan. between the hour* of 6 am. to 5 p.m. (ckwad between 12-1 p.m) Monday through Friday. Please cal the Bany County Planning Office al (269) 9*6-1290 tor further (ntomwbon. The County ol Bany w*i provide naoseaaty auxBary aide and aantoe*. auch as signers tor the hearing trnpaffad and audtotapae of prtntod mttarwta being ccnaiderad at th* meotmg. to indMcto- aH wffh daattMee al tw nwaangffwaring upon ton (10) day* notice to the County ol Barry. IndMduaie wffh daaOBaa* raquMng wrrdary wda or aannee* should contact aw County of Bany by wrtling or ca* tw knowing: Michael Brown. County Adnsnrstretor. 220 W. State St. Hastings. Ml 49068. (280) 945-1284 DabbiaS. Smith Barry County Clark TIM fBM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEM1T- OBTAWEC WILL BF USED FOR THAT PUR THE HUMBEH BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTOAM SAIF Default has been made »i the conditions ot a mortgage made by Witkam Chrysler and Deborah Chrysler, husband and wrte. to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated October 9. 2002 and recorded October 21. 2002 In Instrument Number ’069773, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and 52/100 Doilara (9153,316 52) including interest at the rate of 7.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State cl Mictugan. nottoe la hereby given that the mortgage wB tw torectoeed by a saie ol the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on Octokar 23. 2003 The pramtoa, are located in the Village of Middleville. Bany County. Michigan, and are deaenbed as: Lot 1. -Solomon Addition to the Village of Middleville- according to the recorded Plat thereof a* recorded In Uber 4 ol Plata on Page 61. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32411. in which case the redemption period ahan be 30 days from the date of the sale Thetorsctoeing mortgagee can rescind l-e sale in th* event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution wtth th* borrower Dated: September 18, 2003 ORLANS ASS JCIATES PC Attorney* tor Ameriquest Mortgage Company. A* Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rto No. 214.0653 Pub:krt6-1W16 Robert A. Tramain A AaaocMea, P.C. to ■ debt cokettor and we are attempting to coked a datt and any tntormakon obtained will to, awed for thst purpoM. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been mate in the conditions of a mortgage made by CUNTON R NEFF ANO JUDY NEFF. HUSBAND AND WIFE to RESOURCE ONE MORTGAGE. A PENNSYLVA­ NIA CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated October 23, 1998, and recorded on November 3. 1996, as Instrument No. 1020277 BARRY Coumv Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to TRAVELERS BANK A TRUST. FSB. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA now known as CITICORP BANK TRUST. FSB. by an assignment recorded on June 7. 1999. as Instrument No. 1030689 BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixty seven thousand two hundred eighty five and 93/100 Doflars ($67,285.93). inckxflng interest al 10.990% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in said moriga0e*MdVte statute Mseeh case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bd foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml at 1XX) p.m. on October 23, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY County. Mchigan and are LOTS 81 AND 62 OF HUGHES PARK ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS. PAGE 57. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from tho date of such sale. DATED: September 18. 2003 CITICORP BANK TRUST. FSB Assi^toe of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 46009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 (10AJ) Short Foredoeure Notice * Bany County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT (248) 539­ 7400 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Raymond L. Morris and Sherrie A. Morris, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. CMERS*). notefy as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns Alternative Lending Group, Mortgagee dated August 1, 2001, and recorded on August 13. 2001, in Uber 1064857, Barry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORT­ GAGE CORPORATION, by vt assignment dated August 1. 2001. and recorded on August 13, 2001. In Uber 1064658, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AND 76/100 DOLLARS ($90.944 76). including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be torectosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1XX) o’clock p.m. on September 25. 2003. Said premises are situated in City oi Hastings. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 289 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THENCE WEST 12 RODS FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 8 RODS. THENCE WEST 4 RODS. THENCE SOUTH 8 RODS. THENCE EAST 4 ROOS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SECTION 16. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY MICHI­ GAN. 06-55^01-105^0. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the data of such sale unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: July 14. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. METERNL SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmmgtr .1 Hds. Michigan 48334 (9/18) SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting September 2, 2003 Regular meebng calfed to Order at 730 p.m. All Board members and 5 guests present. Pledge of Allegiance. Approved minutes and treasurers report for 08/03 Accepted Department reports. Motion ® authorize Sexton to seff lots to new Section 6. Motion to raise water base rates 50 cents. 25 cents per 1000 gallons Rales effective October 1. 2X3. Motion to accept Hammond Bros. Bid for side­ walks. Motion to appoint Deb. Wes and Dick to resolve Metro Act. Permit appkeationo. Authorized September bins. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. RespectfuBy Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry, Cterk Attested toby: Richard Barnum. Supervisor STATE OF MORGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2003-23792-OE Estate of RICHARD LLOYD LONGCORE. Date nf birth: 03/16/1918. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. R r.hard Uoyd Longcore. who lived at 6133 Rouertson Road. Middleville, Michigan dted 0631/2002. Creditors of the decedent are nolilted that al claims against the estate wN be forever barred unless presented to Tera L McMahon, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ a,.at.. . n—• a*------- ■--------- a.t. rrouce or Mortgage roreooeure oare THIS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 06TA»i WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTTVE IRUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles W. Grey Jr. and Charles M. Gray, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated September 23,1999, and record­ ed on September 27, 1999 to Uber Doc 41035814 to Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated April 20, 2000, which was recorded on June 9, 2000. to Liber Doc 41045371 Barry County Records, on which moQage fi wre is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 56/100 doffers ($66,793.56), including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided , notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, al the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Michigan, al 130 p.m., on October 16. 2003. Said premises are situated to CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North one half of Lots Six and Seven of Block Twenty Six of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shal be 6 month(s) from 9* date of such sate, unless determtoed aban­ doned to accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 11,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegraph Road. Suite 2X Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 4200325811 Team S (IOC) 6133 Robertson Rd. Middtevtee. Ml 49333 (269) 795-4622 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTV4GTOCCLLECTADEBTANDANYNFORMATION OBTAINED W.LL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY (248) 8634100 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Deana Kooiman and Keith Kodman, hus­ band and wife ot Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Fifth Third Bank, suocesaor-to^nterest to Old Kent Bank dated the 20th day of September, A.D. 1999, and recorded to the office of toe Register of Deeds, lor toe County of Berry and State of Michigan, on toe 4to day .of October, A.D. 1969. to Document No. 1036144 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, lor principal and interest, the sum of $24,64130 (Twenty tour thousand, Six hundred forty one dollars and eighty cents) including interest there on at 10.60% (ten potot-six-zerc) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover toe debt secured by said mortgage or any part tb?ieof. Now. therefore, by virtue of toe power of sate contained to said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of ttie State of Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of October, A.D., 2003 at 130 o'clock said mortgage wil be foreclosed by s safe at puMc auction, to toe high­ est bidder, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of the prem­ ises described to said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Thomapple, to toe County of Bany and State of Michigan and described as follows to wtt: Parcel A: toe South one-hatt of the West one-hatt of the East one-half of the East one half of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 11, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thomapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. ALSO: Parcel C: The North onehalf of the West one-half of the East onrhaB of the East one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 11, Town 4 North, Range 10 West Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan. Both of the above described parcels are subject to an access road easement of 33 feet along the East line of both of the above described parcels from Garbow Road, terminating at a cul-de-sac which shafl be 50 feet to width at toe North line of Parcel C. Commonly known as. 81X Garbow Rd. Tax ID: 06-14-011-043-00 The redemption period shall be one year from the date ot such safe Dated: September 18, 2003 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS. CO.. L.P.A. By: Daniel E. Best (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.PA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Surte 1820 Troy. Michigan 48064 WWR403044891 ■«(10/16) sentative. or to both the probate court al 220 W. Court St. Ste. 302, Hesttng*. Ml 49058 and •* named/propoeeri personal representative within 4 motnhs after the date U publication of this nottoe. Robert L Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Tore L McMahon FORECLOSURE NOTICE This hrm is a debt colector attempting to cottsct a debt Any totormstton obtained wB be used tor this purpose. If you are in the MBbvy. pteMt con­ tact our office it the number Isted betow. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* bean nwte to the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Beverly Waktey. A Single Wonwt to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated Septemoer 12,2001 record­ ed September 21, 2X1 in Instrument Number 1066852 and re-reoerded on August 6, 2003 to Instrument Number 1110318 Barry County Records. MtaNgsi on which mortgage there te claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Tha*end Seventy-Six Ddars and FortyTwo Cere <$66,078.42) toctodtog interest 11*4% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute to such case made and pro­ vided, nottoe te hereby given that said mortgage wR be foreclosed by a sale of toe morig^ premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at toe Barry County Cnurthouse^ to I lasttogi. Ml at 13OPM*on Said premises ar* situated to Townahip ef Woodland, Bany County, Michigan, and are Commonly known aa 278 South Main, Tho redemption period shal ba 6 month* from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth 1948CL 600324 la^te which case toe redemption period shafl be X day* from toe dste of such sate. Amttrtquaa MtMigaoft Gptnoanx Mortgageo Attorneys: 3fil5{LDe2aiDdifLaiL.SliLfilQ_ SfadtAiWBLliLtfaW Que fite No; 03-14422 STATE OF MICHIGAN W THE ORCUTT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER Rfe No. 03-416-CH Hon. atemes H. Fteher ROBERT W JOHNSON »« Trustee of toe Robert W. Johnson TrusL and GARY J. PHILLIPS and LaBARBARA PHILLIPS, husband and wife. Plakilitts, -vsTHE UNKJ4OWN HEIRS. DEVISEES. AND ASSIGNS OF FRANKE E. HERRINGTON AND FERN L HERRINGTON, husband and wife, dedicators of toe Plat of Long Beach; THE TOWNSHIP BALTIMORE and THE COUNTY OF BARRY. [Tatendwti David L Smith (P20636) Attorney tor PteintMs 133 South Cochran, P.O. Box 8 Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517) 543-6401 At a session of said Court held in toe Circuit Court, Hastings. Michigan, on the 21st day of August. 2003. PRESENT: HONORABLE JAMES H. FISHER. CIRCUIT JUDGE. This matter having come on tor hearing on toe Petition of Plaintiffs requesting substituted service to this cause; and II appearing to toe Court tost to addition to the County of Barry and toe Township of Baltimore potential interested parties may be toe unknown heirs, devisees and assigns of Frank E. Herrington and Fem L Herrington who are toe orig­ ins dedicators of the Plat of Long Beach; and It furtoer appearing to toe Court that toe PtatoWU are seeking an Order from this Court vacating a paesngeway defineated on said Ptet as Alton Avenue end awarding each ot the Plaintiffs one-haff of toe width of said Alton Avenue as It borders upon their respective properties; and toe Court being fatty advised in the premises; IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that anyone having an interest In tote cause must file an Answer to the Compfaint within twenty-eight (26) days after toe final pubfication and/or postng of the notice of tote Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this notice shall be published In toe Hastings Banner once each week during toe weeks of September 8th. 15th and 22nd. 2003. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that notice of there proceeding* shal be posted once each week during toe weeks of September 8to, 15th red 22nd. 2003, at toe Barry County Courthouse, at toe place of holding meetings of toe Township of Bsttimore red at a conspicuous piaoe within ttie Plat of Long Beach. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that an Answer to this Complaint must be filed no later tore October 27, 2003, that being more tore twenty-eight (28) days after the final posting and publication as directed. James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 18. 2003 - Pepe 17 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNT* OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2003-23773-DE Estate of Richard L Haas. Deceased Date of birth: Apni 1. 1932 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Richard L Haas, who lived at 8484 S. M-43 Highway. Deton, Michigan 49046 died August 4, 2003 CtedJtor. of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Linda Skidmore, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date o< pubbeation of this notice. September 11. 2003 Kay E. Kossen (P56627) One West Michigan Avenue Battle Oeek. Ml 49017 269/966-3000 Linda Skidmore 9096 S. M-43 Highway Delton. Ml 49046 269/623-6829 Notice ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey A. Bergman, c single person (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 27. 2002. and recorded on December 2. 2002 in Document No. 1092764 in Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY'-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTY-TWO AND 97/100 dollars ($84,182.97). including interest at 6.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubke venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1 00 p.m, on October 16. 2003. Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of Land in Section 27, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Commencing 1179 and 1/2 feet North ot the Southwest corner of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; fiance Nonh on 1/8 line 165 feet; thence East '65 feet; hence South 165 feet, thence West 165 feet to ths point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sale De!eC.-BaWhbdr4T*206B* •—**** FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team D (248) 593-1309 Trot! & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mt 48025 File *200325673 Team D (10/2) NOTICE QF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZtOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made m the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Andrew C. Koch, a single man. whose address is 13755 Burchett Road. Plainwell. Michigan 49080. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized ano sitting under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. SE., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated June 12. 2000. and recorded on June 21. 2000. in Instrument No. 1045800 of the Barry County Register ot Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpomte Bank, whose address is 770 Kenmoor S.E., Suite 201. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 16. 2000. and recorded on June 21, 2000 wtth the Barry County Register ol Deeds in Instrument No. 1045801 and upon which there is now claimed to be due to principal and interest the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Dollars and Seventy Six Cents ($26,290.76) and no suit or proceedings at law hav­ ing boon instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of safe* contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on October 2. 2003. at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sea at the East door of the Barry County Building, 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry at pubke venue to the highest bidder tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wtth the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney s lees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in the Township of PraineviHe. Barry County and which are described as follows Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence North eight rods; thence East 20 rods; thence South 8 rods: thence West 20 rods to the beginning. Item •08-12-020-017-40 which has an address of 13755 Burchett Road. Plainwell. Michigan 49080 The redemption period shafl be six (6) months from the date of such sate, untess detei mined abandoned m accordance wtth MCL 600.3241(a) to which case the redempt on period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate Northpomte Bank 770 Kenmoor SE Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 Dated: August 20. 2003 Drafted by: William M Azkouf (P40071) Attorney tor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W.. Suite 205-C Grand Rapfos. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 2003-23698-NC In tho matter o' Therral Edward Schoonard TC ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown ano whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following TAKE NOTICE: On October 22, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. in the Family Division Courtroom, 220 W. Court St.. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge, a hearing will be heid on the petition for change of name of Therral Edward Schoonard to Terry Lee Burns. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Therral Edward Schoonard 12757 S M-43 Hwy Delton. Ml 49046 269-671-5707 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING fQ CQLLECT-APEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED W1LLBE.USED FOR THAT PUREOSEx PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT IMELNUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by David P Harvath and Terry L Harvath, husband and wife, to The Mortgage Company of Michigan. Inc., a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 23. 1998 and recorded February 4. 1998 inInstrument Number 1007230. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M & T Plaza. Buffalo, NY 14203-2399. Trustee for Securitization Se .es 1998-1. Agreement dated March 1. 1998 by assign­ ment dated November 8. 2001 and recorded on October 24. 2002 in Instrument Number 1090068. Barry County Records There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Seven and 17/100 Dollars ($61,567.17) including interest at the rate of 10 85% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on October 23, 2003 The premises are located in the Township cf Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Commencing at the Northeast 1/4 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, thence South 742.5 feet to the Point of Beginning: thence West 1320 feet South 330 feel thence East 1320 feet, thence North 330 feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, untess the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance wtth MCLA §600.32418. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a w partybuys tne'property and there n a amoF taneous resolution with the borrower Dated September 18. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M & T Plaza. Buffalo NY 14203­ 2399. Trustee for Securitization Series 1998­ 1 .Agreement dated 03-01-98. As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 FHe No. 231.0165 Pub: 9/18 - 10/16 0M33in NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Dorothy A. Hall and Charles G. Hall. wife and husband to Green Tree Servicing LLC (FKA Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), dated July 12. 1999. and recorded in the Office of the Reg ster of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on July 22. 1999, in Document No. 1032814. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $126,582.13 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt not remaining secured by said Mortgage. <x any part thereof, whereby the power of sate con­ tained in said Mortgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on October 9, 2003. al 100 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder. at public sate, for the pur­ pose of satisfying tne amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 7.75 percent per annum. legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Green Tree Serving LLC. does pay on or poor to the date of said sale: said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF YAN­ KEE SPRINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOTI: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 41*30" EAST 216.01 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 AND ALONG THE WEST LINE OF GACKLER*S PAYNE LAKE PLAT AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 ON PAGE 72 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 41*30’ EAST 150.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00W EAST 182.09 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 20' 39’ WEST 150 00 FEET THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES OOXXT WEST 183 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING (THE PREVIOUS COURSE BEING ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LAKESIDE DRIVE - 66 FEET WIDE). SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR PAYNE LAKE ROAD OVER THE WEST 33 FEET THEREOF The redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate Green Tree Senncny lLC MortgageeBRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. BY: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. PO Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated August 25. 2003 Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John A. Harris, a single man (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 11. 2002. and recorded on January 10. 2003 in Liber 1095304 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY AND 11/100 dollars ($70,220.11), including interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan al 1 00 p.m., on October 23. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of land 8 rods East and West by 10 rods North and South out of the Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13, Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 18. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.O Attorneys and Counsellors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham farms, M' 48025 File *200326295 Team D omoxm (10/9) Notice Of Mortgage Foradoaura Saia THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Hoffman . a single parson (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 22. 2000. and recorded on September 26.2000 in Document* 1049901, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUN­ DRED FORTY-THREE AND 41/100 dollars ($45,343.41). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Ml, at 14J0PM. on October 9. 2003. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF. HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17, Acker's Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 7, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl ba 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 4. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248)593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File * 200321525 Team D oBaaw? (9/4H9/25) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL J. ANDERS AND NICOLE L. ANDEPS. husband and wife, of 536 E. Madison, Hastings, Ml 49065. Mortgagor; to M AI Bank. FSB? 180 North Executive Drive. Brookfield. Wl 53005, Mortgagee; dated February 25.2002. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on March 5. 2002, at Instrument No. 1075958, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal the sum of Ninety Nine Thousand One Hundred Forty Six and 03/100 Dollars ($99.146 03). plus interest, from the date of this notice, until paid, at the rate of seven and 97/100 percent (7.97%) per year. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by the mortgage or any part thereof. NOW THEREFORE. by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage and pursuant to the statute m the State of Michigan in such cases made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. October 2. 2003. at one o dock (100) in the afternoon, local time, the mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate at pubke auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State St . Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the CiroA Court for Barry County is held), ot the premises described in the mortgage, or so much thereof as may be nec­ essary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on the mortgage, with interest thereon at the rate of seven and 97/100 percent (7.97%) per yw. and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be pdd by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the oremtses The premises are located in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: Lot 1 of Block 4 of HJ. Kenfiekl's Second Add.ton to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, accoruttig to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 37. Barry County Records. Parcel No. 08-55-240-028-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, in accordance with MCL 600.3241(8). unless the property is deemed aban­ doned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days, as provided in MCL 600.3240(10). Dated: August 20. 2003 M&l Bank. FSB 180 North Executive Dnve Brookfield. Wl 53005 BELLAIRS DEAN COOLEY SILER MOULTON & SMITH BY: Steven W. Moulton. P-28282 412 S. Saginaw St. Suite 300 Flint. Ml 48502 (810) 767-1520 (9-25) WWl THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DFBT ANY IHFOHMATIOH POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILfTAPVOUTY MORTGAGE 8AIE CMault hM bean mada In the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. Madden Jr. and Christy M. Madden, husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Corporation. mortgagee, dated July 23.2001 and recorded Auguat 1.2001 in Instrument Number 1064016. Bany County Records. There is claimed to be duo on such mort­ gage the Bum ol Sixty-Sa Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 16/100 Dollars (166.815.16) Including interest at the rate ol 10.9% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained In the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ot Michigan, nottoe is hereby given that the mortgage win be torectoeed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue al the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings In Bany County, Michigan at 100 p.m. on September 26,2003. Ths premaes are located in the City of Heatings, Barry County. Michigan, and are daaertbad aa: The North 1/2 ol Lots 1 and 2, Block 10, Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan according to the recorded plat. The redemption pertod shal ba 6 months from the date ol auch sale, unless the property Is deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. In which case the redamptton period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there la a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Delete Auguat 28,2003 ORLnNS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Corporation, Aa Mortgages P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 214.0565 Pub: 8/M-8/25 Non-Negottable CommorMaw Copyright c Ttada-NanM/fradoMark Self-executing Contract/Securtty Agreement In Event of Un-aumorted-Un-tawful Uaa: Copyright Notice: Al rights reserved re common­ law copyright of trada-nama/trade-mark; of al cap­ ital letters name DAMON ANDREW JACKSONC & DAMON-ANDREW: JACKSON© as well as any and ail derivatives and variations in the spaCng of said trade-name/trade-mark-common-law copy­ right© 1993 by DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & DAMON-ANDREW: JACKSON© Said common­ law trade-name/trade-mark DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© may neither be used, nor reproduced, neither whole, nor in part, nor in any other manner what-so-ever, without the prior, express, written consent and acknowledgement of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & DAMON-ANDREW; JACKSON© as signified by the rad ink signature of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & DAMONANDREW: JACKSON© hereinafter the ’Secured Party,’ the burden of proof fate solely on the user. With the intent of being contractuafly bound, any luristtc pp.rsoo. or ^STATE .ENTITY. «s jre§.»»Jt)«agent. servant, entptoyae. trustee, bailee, or cutoodian ot aforesaid juristic person or STATE EMHTY consents and agrees by and through thia Copyright Notice that neither said juristic person or STATE ENTITY or its agent, servant employee, trustee, baier, or custodian of aforesaid juristic person shafl display, nor otherwise use in any manner, the common-law trade-name/trade-mark DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© without the prior, expreas written consent and acknowledgement of the •SECURED PARTY’S’ signature in red Hl The Secured Party neither grants, nor implies, nor oth­ erwise gives any consent what-so-ever for any unauthorized or unlawful (God's law) use of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© and aH such unau­ thorized use is strictly prohibited and the burden of proof fate solely to tho user. Secured Party is not now, nor has Secured Party ever been, an accom­ modation party, nor a surety, for the. purported debtor. La., DAMON ANDREW JACKSON©, nor tor any derivative of. na for any variation In the spelling of, said name, na for any other juristic per­ son, ano is so-moemninoa ara neia narrmess oy Debtor, La.. DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© in Hoid-Harmless and Indemnity Agreement No. DAJ092293-HHIA date the Twenty-Secoto (22) day of the Ninth (9) month in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-ffwee (93) against any and aH claims, legal actions, orders, warrants, tickets, judgements, demands, hasrings, summarys. liabilities, iosaes, depositions, summons, law­ suits, costs, fines, tens, levies, penalties, dam­ ages, interests, and expense what-soever, both absolute and contingent, as are due and might become due, now existing and as might hereafter arise, and as might bo suffered by, imposed on, and incurred by Debtor for any and every reason, purpose, and cause what-so-ever. Self-executing Contract/Secunty Agreement in ‘Event of Un­ authorized Use’: By this Copyright Nottoe; the juris­ tic person a STATE ENTITIES, aa wel as their myinte. servants, employees, trustees, bailees, a custodians, hereto jointly andtor severally ’user’, consents and agrees that ’any use’of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© other than expressly authorized as set forth above constitutions un­ authorized use, counterfeiting, of Secured Party's common- law copyright property, and ’contractually binds user,' and renders this Copyright Notice a ’Security Agreement" wherein "user is debtor’ and DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & DAMONANDREW: JACKSON© is ’Secured Party,’ wd signifies that user: (1) grants "Secured Party" a security interest to "aH of user's assets, lands, and personal property, in the sum certain of $500,000.00 pr each trade-namertrade-mark©; as wel as for each, and every occurrence of use of any and aH derivatives of. and variations to the spelling of. DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© plus costs, plus triple damages;" (2) Authenticates this Security Agreement whereto "uaa is debtor" and DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & DAMONANDREW: JACKSON© is ‘Secured Party," and wherein user pledges ’air of user's assets, land, consumer goods, farm products, inventory, equip­ ment. money, investment property, commercial tort claims, letters of credit, letters of credit rights, chat­ tel paper, instruments, deposit accounts, accounts, documents, and general intangibles, and ait user's interest in such aforesaid property, now owned and hereafter acquired, now existing and hereafter aris­ ing. and wherever located, as collaterai for secur­ ing user's contractual obligation to fava of the Secured Party for user's un-authorized use of Secured Party's common-law copyright property; (3) consent and agree wtth the secured party's fil­ ing of UCC Financial statement to the U.C.C. filing office, as well as to any county records office, wherein user ts debtor and DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© 6 DAMON-ANDREW: JACKSON© is "Secured Party"; (4) consent and agree that the aforesaid U.C.C. Financial statement described above in paragraph ’(3)’ is a continuing financial statement, and further consent and agrees wtth the THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage mada by Victoria Hiemstra and Richard Hiemstra. wde and husband (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. dba America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated December 6. 1999. and recorded on December 20. tggg In Uber Instrument No. 1039348 to Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dato hereof the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 78/100 dollars (S48.477.78). including interest at .2.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to auch case made end pro­ vided, notice la hereby given that said mortgage vril be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some port ol them, at public venue, al lha Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 100 p m. or. October 9. 2003. Said premisos are situated to TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 ol Lots 81 and 82. Ptaf of the Village of Orangeville, according to the recorded Plat there­ of, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plata, Page 14. Barry County Records. Tho redemption period shafl be 6 month(s) from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241 a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 4,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fte *200023897 security party's filing of any continuation statement necessary for matotatotog aecurad party's portected security interest to "aT of uaa** property and rights to said property pledged as coteleral to this Security Agreement and described above to para­ graph "2" until uaa’s contractual obligation thereof tocurred has been fully satisfied; (5) consents and and agrees wtth the secured party's Ntog of any UCC financial statement, as described above to paragraph "(3)" and Vf. as *•* •» <he filing of any Security Agreement, as described above to para­ graph "(2)’. to the UCC filing office as well as to any county records office; (6) consents and agree, hat any and al auch filings describe to paragraph "(4)' and "(5)" above are not. and may na be consid­ ered, bogus, and that user will na daim any such filing Is bogus; (7) waivo "aT defenses and (8) appoints the secured party as the Authorized rep­ resentative tor the user, effective upon user's default re user's contractual obligations to favor of tho secured party as set forth below under Payment Terms and "Default Terms", granting the secured party full authorization and power tor engaging in any and all actions pn behaH of user indudtog. but na kmltfri fry >nf^ji record on behalf of user, aa. keqJreo ,pert. to secured party's octo discretion, deems appropriate, and uaa further consents that this appointment of secured party as Authorized Repre sentetive for user, effective upon user's default, is irrevocable, and coupled with a secured interest. User further consents and agree i with aH of the following additional terms of self-executing Corrtract/Security Agreement in event Unauthorized user: Payment terms: In accordance with tees of unauthorized use a DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© and any and al derivatives and varia­ tion to the spaBng a said trade-nameArade-mark as sot forth above. Uaa hereby consents and agrees that user shall Day Secured Party aH unauthorized-use tee's to full within (10) Ian days of the date user is aent the eecured part's invoice, hereto "Invoice*, itemizing said tees. Default Terms: In event of non-payment to full a aB unauthorized-use tee's by User within (10) ten days ot the date Invoice sent; User shal be deemed to default and: (a) afl a User* property and property pledged as coteleral by User, as set forth abdve to paragraph "2" immediately becomes La., is. the property of the Secured Party, (b) Secured Party is appointed as tho User's Authorized Repreee.itativa as set forth above to paragraph "T and. (O Uaa Consents and Agrees that Secured Party may take possession of and otherwise dispose a, to any manna, that the Secured Party, to the Secured Party's sole dtocretion, dooms appropriate, including, ba na limited by, sate at auction, at any time fotowing Usa’s default, and withoa furtha notice, any ano al a Uaa's property and interests described above In paragraph *2", formerly pledged as colaterai by the Uaa, now property a the Secured Party, to respect a this "Sett-executing Corttract/Security Agreement to the Event a the Unauthorized use", that the Secured Party, again to Secured Party's sole dis­ cretion dooms appropriate. Terms for curing default: Upon events of default, as set forth above unda "Default Terms." irrespec­ tive a any and aH a user's forma property and rights In said property as deaerfoed above to para­ graph "(2)’ in possession a, as wel as disposed of by. the Secured Party, as authorized unda "Default Terms." Usa may cure User's default only re the remainder ot Usa ’s said forma property and nghts in property, formsriy piodgod as colateral that is noitha m the possession a, na otherwise dis­ posed of by, the Secured Party within (20) twenty days a the date of the Usa’s default only by pay­ ment to fufl. Terms q Strid Forectoaure: User's non-peyment to fufl of al unauthorized-use tee's itemized in voce within said Twenty-(20)-day peri­ od tor curing default as sa forth above unda "Terms for curing default* authorized Secured Party's immediate "non-judiciar strict torectosuro on any and al remaining forma property, and, rights to property of the Secured Party upon expi­ ration of said twenty (20) day default-curing period. Ownership subject to common-law copyright and U.C.C. filing office. Record Owner: DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & DAMON-AND REW JACKSON© Autograph Common Law Copyright 1993. Unauthorized use of "DAMON ANDREW JACK­ SON© & DAMON-ANDREW: JACKSON© incurs the same unauthorized-uae tee's as those associ­ ated with DAMON ANDREW JACKSON©, as set forth above to paragraph "(1)’ unda *S«lf-execut­ ing Contract/Secunty Agreement to the Event of Unauthorized Use." I have the honor of Being a sovereign Natural Christian. This Document is Sealed by My Own Right Hand Wtth Honor ano Withoa Prejudice. "User" a "USER" DAMON-ANDREW: JACKSON (1CV9) �Page 18 — Thursday, September 18, 2003 — The Hastings Banner Swim class schedules outlined for new pool The participation fee schedule and addi­ children for future swimming lessons. It is tional swim classes have now been planned for the Hastings Area School required that one parent accompany each child and all should come with commer­ System's new Community Education and cial “swimmie" diapers. Session one will Recreation Center, which opens its doors run Sept. 22 through Oct. 27 (make-up Sunday. Fees for use of the pool only include: ■ Per visit for residents are $3 adult. $7 11/3) from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Session two will run Nov. 24-Jan. 12 (with no classes 12/22 family and $1 for seniors and students. the class is $20. and 12/29) from 8:30-9 a.m. The cost of Monthly passes for residents are $20 adult, • "Adult Leam to Swim" (18 adult, co­ $40 family, and $10 for seniors and stu­ ed) will take place on Mondays is for dents. Annual passes for residents are $150 adult, $225 for family and $75 for those with little or no experience in the waler and will leam elementary swimming skills. The session runs Sept. 22-Oct. 27 seniors and students. • For those that are non-residents the per (make-up 11/3) and will be from 9 to 9:50 visit fees are $4 adult. $10 family. $2 for a.m. The cost for the class is $30. seniors and students. Monthly passes for • "Adult Stroke Development" (18 non-residents are $25 adult, $55 family, adult, co-ed) will take place on Mondays and $15 for seniors and adults. Annual and is for those with previous swimming passes for non-residents include $200 skills that wish to improve techniques. adult. $300 family, and $100 for seniors Students in this class work on improving and students. Fees for use of the cardio exercise room their and the pool include: • Per visit for residents is $4 adult, $10 runs Sept. 22-Oct. 27 (make-up 11/3) and family and $2 for seniors and students. runs Nov. 24-Jan. 12 from 9-9:50 ajn. Monthly passes for residents are $25 adult. The cost of the class is $30. performance in the and water progress at their own pace. Session one will be from 11 to 11:50 a.m. Session two $50 family and $15 for seniors and stu­ • "Seniorcize" will be on Mondays and dents. Annual passes for residents are $200 adult, $300 family and $100 for sen­ techniques of water resistance to tone and is to provide seniors a work-out using the iors and students. • For non-residents per visit fees are $5 strengthen the body. For this cl:ws no pre­ adult $13 family, and $3 for seniors and Classes will feature a warm-up and 20 students. Monthly passes for non-residents minutes of aerobic activity and a cool­ are $30 adult, $65 family and $20 for sen­ down (routines may vary). The session iors and students. Annual passes for non­ runs from Sept. 22-Oct. 27 (make-up 11/3) residents indude $250 adult $375 family from 10-10:50 a.m. The cost of the class is and $125 for seniors and students. $25. swimming vious skills are rCOURT NEWS’ • An Oct. 13 trial date is set for Bradley Leatherman, 34, of Dowling. Leatherman is charged with first-degree criminal sexual con­ duct, two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and accosting children for immoral purposes. Wilson B. Grantham, 52, of Pierson, was • Jeffrey G. Harder, 43, of Plainwell, was arraigned in court on Sept. 11 for failing to appear in court in June for sentencing on a drug possession conviction. Harder pleaded guilty to the charge. His sentencing date is scheduled for Oct. 9. sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court to 11 months in jail and three years probation for possession of methamphetamine. He received credit for 102 days served in jail. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher suspended the balance of his jail sen­ tence upon enrollment in a residential treat­ ment program. He earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping two related counts of operating a meth lab and two related counts of deli’. cry/manufacture of meth. Grantham said he has been taking illegal drugs for 35 year and there is no way he’ll quit now without help. But he said he has not been selling drugs. “I’m a drug addict,” he said. “I’m a dope fiend; that’s what I do. I won’t get off drugs without help. I need tools.” In other recent court business: • An Oct. 30 sentencing dale was set for Jeffrey S. Travis, 44, of Hastings. Travis pleaded guilty to three counts of home invasion, each a 15-year maximum possible sentence, in exchange for dismissal of one count of home invasion and three habitual offender notices. • Sentencing has been re-scheduled for Michelle L. Palmer, 30, of Delton. Palmer has been charged v/ith operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense, and failing to stop at the scene of a personal injury accident. purchase passes using personal checks or Marilee Osterink. It is advised that pre­ VISA/Mastercard. New swimming classes planned (regis­ registration is done in person due to class paymenu. tration for all classes are limited) include: • “Water Babies" (six months to 2 years) . The instructor for the above classes is size limitation at the center. For additional information, call 948­ 4400. will take place on Mondays and prepares • Shane L. Bassett, 31, of Hastings, was sentenced to one year in jail and three year probation for assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. She was given credit for 87 diys served in jriL . She is eligible for community service in lieu of court costs. Bassett earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissing charges of assault with intent to murder, maliciously cutting or tapping telephone lines and habitual offender, third notice. . Defense attorney Amy Kuzava said Bassett END OF SUMMER SALE! FOR SALE: 2000 16X80 Lots of clothing in excellent Dutch home, excellent con­ condition: Girls infant-6, dition, top of the line, appli­ boys 5-8, and adults. Student ances included, beautiful desk, cedar antique hope floor plan, bought new chest, weight bench, exercise $34,900 will sacrifice for FOR RENT: available imme­ diately, 2 possible 3 bed­ machine, microwave, new $19,900 obo, set up in Hast­ room house in Nashville. carpet remnants. Ford 1/2 ings area MHP, call (517)852­ Stove included, main floor­ ton (5-bolt) 15* rims. Home 9402 or (269)838-9253. laundry, $650 per month Interior pictures, shelves & plus utilities, references re­ knick-knacks; dishes & cow MANCELONA: 5 BEAUTI­ quired. Can (517)852-1822 kitchen accessories, Home FUL wooded acres short for details. $650 deposit re­ Interior candles, Play Skool drive to state land, ideal kitchen & lots of toys. Baby hunting and camping base quired. stroller, bottles & mucn or potential home site. (i\ini^( S<//< much more! 1515 Center Rd., Driveway and cleared site, Thursday & Friday, Septem ­ electric. $26,900, $500 down, 1 DAY ONLY! 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(269)948­ 2762 ( niiinittnii\ \nfiri \* FOOD AUCTION: (Bring your coolers) Sunday, Sept. 21st, 2pm. 12987 M-66 (Assy­ ria) (269)758-3988. Food auc­ tion every 3rd Sunday of each month. Every other Sunday is misc. new & used merchandise, food bar open 12 noon.____________________ Iluit^i Imhl Rccreaiimi '87 YAMAHA YZ250: tons of extras, 3 sets of tires, FMF gold series fatty pipes, FMF core silencer, $600. (269)838­ 9855 or (269)758-4299 55 S» /I n I 5 PUREBRED GOLDEN RETRIEVER/BLACK LAB: 3 females, 3 males, $150. (269)792-0407 needs medication foran ailment but could not afford it Also, Kuzava said a long history exists between the parties whereby Bassett has been assaulted. Fisher said he deviated from the sentencing guidelines because Bassett has been a victim of domestic violence herself and has an ail­ ment. In another case, sentencing was delayed until September 2004 for Bassett on charges of attempted arson of a dwelling house, home invasion, assault with a dangerous weapon and habitual offender, second notice. • An Oct. 2 sentencing date was set for Vickie J. Sprague, 48, of Dowling. Sprague violated her probation by consuming alcohol on Sept. 6. She was walking down a road reluming home from a friend’s house after playing horseshoes when a trooper pulled over and administered a breath test. It was her second probation violation. In July, she tested positive for an illegal drug. Sprague was on probation for possession of methamphetamine. • Sentencing was re-scheduled to Oct. 2 for Jerame D. Pallet!, 24, of Shelbyville. Pallet!’s being sentenced for a probation violation that is a also felony offense. Pallett was on probation for operating a vehicle on a • A hearing is set for Sept 18 for April J. Murray, 24. of Lake Odessa for contempt of court by violating her bond. She was on bond for second-degree child abuse, false report of a felony, domestic vio­ lence and false report of a misdemeanor. POLICE BEAT Middleville man cited In car rollover HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A Middleville man was cited for careless driving in a onecar rollover accident that occurred on Center Street near Charlton Park Road Friday evening, Sept 4. Otto T. Momenec. 38, was west bound on Center Road when he went off the road, down a steep embankment, struck a rock, rolled over and then hit a tree, said Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post Though police questioned if alcohol was a factor, no blood alcohol test was performed because Momenee left the scene and was not found by police until the next day. He suffered minor injuries and was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Three-car crash occurs at intersection *92 JAYCO TRAVEL trailer, 32-1/2ft, bedroom, stereo. Lazy Boy recliner, air, 1g windows, awning, lot of storage, in very good, condi­ tion, can be seen at 2520 E. M-79 Hwy, Hastings. FOR SALE: 12' Starcraft, Pram, green, electric 301b. thrust motor, new with new Deep Cycle charge battery. Great for duck hunting, $500 firm. (269)623-6462 HASTINGS — Three cars crashed Friday afternoon, Sept. 12, at the corner of North Broadway and Mill Street. Mema Wolf, 81, of Hastings was southbound on Broadway and about to turn east when she struck a northbound car on Broadway driven by Nathaniel Grove, 22, of Charlotte, said Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Wolf’s car then hit a third vehicle operated by Charles Peet. 74, from Battle Creek, as he was waiting to exit a parking lot. Wolf and Peet were treated at Pennock Hospital for minor injuries. A preliminary investigation indicated that Wolf failed to yield while making a left turn. Window broken at local tire business HASTINGS — A front window was found broken at Brian's Tire Service, located in the 200 block of South Jefferson Street last Tuesday morning, Sept. 9. A BB was embedded into the window seal. Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver said. Police believe the BB was shot at the window and broke the glass. Anyone with information is asked to call Hastings police at 945-5791 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Vandals strike at Fish Hatchery Park HASTINGS — Fish Hatchery Park on West Green Street was vandalized last Tuesday, Sept. 9. When a city employee from the Department of Public Services arrived at the park Wednesday morning, Sept. 10, he found slashed tennis nets, a table and trash can in the water, grills on the ground and bathroom tissue strewn around the park and on fences, Hastings Police Chief Jerry San er said. Anyone with information is asked to call Hastings police at 945-5791 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Man held for 2nd offense drunk driving HASTINGS — A 26-year-old Battle Creek man was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, second offense, last Friday, Sept. 12, at midnight. Police received a tip from a motorist that the vehicle was heading into Hastings, Chief Jerry Sarver of the Hastings Police Department said. A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy, who was transporting an individual to the Bany County Jail, spotted the vehicle and reported to Hastings Police that it had turned into the Pennock Hospital parking lot. Hastings police Sgt. Dennis Lajcak. assisted by officer Lowell Wilde and Barry County Sheriff’s deputy Kevin Erb, stopped the vehicle as it drove from behind the hospital with­ out headlights. The driver, David W. Bradlev. was lodged in Barry County Jail after taking a preliminary breath test. A passenger, who also was drinking alcohol, was transferred to the jail’s lobby where he arranged for another ride home. Two cited for drinking In Hastings park HASTINGS — Two individuals were issued citations by Hastings police officers Cleon Brown and SgL Josh Sensiba for possession of open intoxicants in a public park, which was located in the 900 block of E. Bond Street last Tuesday night, Sept. 9. Both people admitted to drinking in the park, Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver said. Alcohol is not permitted in any city park unless the ordinance is waived by the city coun­ cil, he said. City parks close at dusk unless an event is approved. WA< ■< l/(lll( t>U\ 1YR. NEW: DUAL RECLIN­ ER (NORWALK) OVER­ SIZED LOVESEAT. BOUGHT AT $1,700. SELL­ ING FOR $1,100. CALL (269)948-7921 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. • An Oct. 12 sentencing date is set for Michelle J. Oliver, 30, of Middleville, for vio­ lating Lu probation by failing to report to her probation officer in July, which she pleaded guilty to. Oliver is chi probation for possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and operating a meth lab. required. • An Get. 30 sentencing date was scheduled for Panick Garvey, 48, of Mason. Garvey pleaded guilty to violating his pro­ bation by failing to pay court costs, which totaled $6,097; $5,477 of the total was for restitution. He still owes $2,697 and has not made a payment since November 2002. He said he was laid off from work for three months around January and couldn’t make Those at the dedication ceremony can suspended license and resisting or obstructing an officer. Nashville man’s body recovered from river in BC The body of a Nashville man, who was reported missing by his wife, was discovered later that afternoon in the river behind Pennfield High School in Battle Creek where he worked as a janitor. Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes said David Stockton. 50. was reported missing at approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday. “She told me that she hadn’t heard her hus­ band since she dropped him off it work on Monday morning," said Barnes. “We went to Pennfield High School and met with their liaison officer. We were told he had punched in that morning but he didn’t punch out." Stockton’s body was found at 1.20 p.m. by a Battle Creek officer and tracking dog assigned to the school. “He was known to go down to the river to smoke during his breaks and he had a history of medical problems,” said Detective Sergeant Jim Walters from the Battle Creek Police Department. “There was nothing on the body to indicate foul play. It appears he died of natural causes.” The results of the autopsy and toxicology tests were still pending at press time. Burglary reported at local Quick Lube HASTINGS — Quick Lube located in the 800 block of West State Street was broken into Tuesday, Sept. 16. Employees said cash was stolen and a door window glass was broken, Hastings Police Department said. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 945-5791 or Silent Observer at 1-800­ 310-9031. A reward may be offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Ihe per­ petrators under the Silent Observer program. Driver falls asleep, car strikes tree THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Middleville resident fell asleep at the wheel Friday, Sept. 12 and struck a tree at Cherry Valley Road and Bass Road. He was southbound on Cherry Valley when he failed to make a curve in the road, left the pavement and hit the tree, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post said. He was taken to Pennock Hospital and is reported to have had minor injuries, troopers said. He was cited for careless driving. Alcohol was not a factor in the accident. Man arrested for assaulting officer CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A 26-ycar-old man was charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer, Monday, Sept. 15. Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Post were serving a warrant for the arrest of Jeremy Cardenas for assaulting a corrections officer in the Barry County Jail, when Cardenas refused arrest and assaulted Trooper Kelly Linebaugh. Cardenas punched the trooper on the left side of his face and scratched his face causing the trooper’s contact lens to fall out. police said. �The Hasltngs Banner — Thursday. September 18. 2003 — Page 19 Middleville man faces drunken driving charge Nashville businessman pleads to domestic violence charge A Nashville businessman pleaded guilty to a domestic violence charge last Wednesday. Sept. 3. in Bany County Circuit Court. Jeffrey Norman Beebe. 39. was accused of attacking his wife in their home May 26. The conviction is his first, a misdemeanor carrying a 90-day maximum possible jail sen­ tence. but he was given a financial sentence, fines and costs, in accordance with the plea Richard John Wierenga Jr.. 41. of Middleville, was arraigned Sept. 2 in 63rd District Court. Cascade, in Kent County on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, second offense. He pleaded not guilty, and will have a pre­ trail meeting scheduled Sept. 30. He was arrested Friday. Aug. 22. after the car he was driving on M-37 collided with a Kent County Sheriff’s cruiser. Police had received a call from a citizen, alerting them to a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am heading southbound on M-37 (Broadmoor Avenue), in the northbound lanes, but the warning came a minute loo late for Deputy Steve Brasseur. Al approximately 1:18 a.m. while northbound on M-37 near 76lh Street. Brasseur attempted to make a quick nght turn out of his lane of travel, to avoid being hit by another vehicle, coming straight at him. The two vehicles collided at an angle causing major damage, but both drivers avoided seri­ agreement. Prosecutor Shane McNeill said, nonethe­ less. "It was important to get a full conviction on the record should it happen again ” Assistant prosecutor Dave Banister said it was a serious attack. "The prosecutor’s office strongly believed this case needed to be pursued in spite of the fact that the victim didn’t want to go for­ ward.” Banister said. Beebe pushed his wife down into a bed where he sat on her arms and choked her while covering her nose and mouth with his hand. The woman also told police Beebe squeezed her jaw. slapped her face and tried to gouge her eyes with his thumbs, according ous injuries. Deputy Brasseur was able to gel out of his vehicle and walk toward the other car. The deputy’ said Wierenga was still sitting in his car. talking to a second deputy who had just avoided being hit by the suspected intoxicat­ ed driver. Deputy Ben Cammenga was northbound on M-37 a mile or so ahead of Deputy Brasseur. Cammenga encountered the other vehicle on the divided portion of M-37 and had to swerve from the left lane to the right lane to avoid being hit. As Cammenga turned to catch up to the violator, he came upon his fellow officer sitting in his damaged cruiser and the other vehicle nearby. Lake 0 man arrested for sex offense A Lake Odessa man has been charged with multiple felony charges, including seconddegree criminal sexual conduct with a child. Larry Ray Keeler, 47. was arrested Sept. 11 by Lake Odessa Police. The victim is a 9-year-old Lake Odessa girl, according to Village Police Chief Mark Bender. She reported Keeler had inappropri­ ate contact with her after using force neces­ sary to compel her into an alley where the alleged offense occurred. She was taken from in front of the library on Fourth Avenue. KeeYer was taken*to Lake 6dessa Police Headquarters, where he was questioned and then lodged at the Ionia County Jail. Ionia County Prosecutor Gail Binda has issued multiple felony charges, including kid­ napping. second-degree criminal conduct and soliciting and enticing a child for immoral purposes. Keeler remains in jail without bond following his arraignment. “The village considers this incident a very unfortunate. deplorable and inexcusable act by anyone, let alone an employee of the Village of Lake Odessa." said Bender. Keeler was part-time custodian for the vil­ lage at the time of his arrest. His duties included cleaning the village beach facilities as well as village offices. He was discharged from employment immediately following his to public records. The woman reportedly was allowed up Richard Wierenga Summer. only after she repeatedly told Beebe she need­ ed to use the bathroom. But when she ran from the home toward her car. she found Beebe waiting for her. police reported. "She said he did not try to stop her from leaving the property because of witnesses,” police reported. "However, she said that as she left she saw him throw her computer out of the house." The victim told police that after she tried unsuccessfully to find an officer at the Nashville Police Department, she drove to the Movie Station — a video store on Main Street in Nashville — where Nashville Police Officer Justin Beck later found her barefoot and without keys, wallet or a purse. "She said her husband had just attacked her." police reported. The woman also was missing her right con­ tact lens. She had an abrasion on both her left jaw and her right cheek, though she refused medical treatment, police reported. Beck reported that he accompanied the woman back to her home, but Beebe could not be located. Beebe owns the building that houses the video store on Main Street and other proper­ ties in Nashville. POOL RACE, continued from page 1-----with them "fast water" from the Grosse Point pool and a commemorative rock for inspira­ tion. The former swimmers also served as "unbiased" judges in the event. Cooklin was carried into the event and pre­ sented Schoessel with a lifesaver ring that said the name ‘SS Schoessel’ on it. She said the "SS" may stand for "slow' swimmer." but it mostly likely meant "super superintend­ ent." Out of the gate Schoessel proved he was not a slow swimmer and very at home in the pool. His quick lead left Cooklin in his wake and in second place. After swimming the length of the pool both Schoessel and Cooklin shook hands. For his victory speech Schoessel only said, “I’m really glad that’s done.” There wasn’t a world record broken at the race, but the Schoessel vs. Cooklin event will go down in the record books as the pool’s first competition. 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PONTIAC Larry Keeler www.drelsbachmotors.com Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Enc Dreisbach, President SALES HOVIS; Don Gentry. Sales Mgr GMC Wf AW PfnffSSKAW GM0( Borne Signs. Sales Ryan Madden. Soles Amy Piper, Sales Chns Silverman. Finance Mgr Mon & Wed until 8 Tue. Thu 4 Fn until 6 Sclmday until noon SERVICE HOVIS; Mon 4 Wad 8-7 Tue. Thu 4 Fn 8-5 �Page 20 - Thursday, September 18. 2003 — The Hastings Banner SCHOOL VOTES, continued from page 1-----------------------------------------------------------------help with the traffic flow and increase safety on the school campus. “It’s (traffic) kind of a mess here in the morning,’' said Archer. Because of safety concerns being the mid­ dle school entrance from the comer of Delton Road and M-43. the place of several accidents, will be changed to a new location. There will also be the creation of more park­ ing spaces for future school and community events. Archer said. Remodeling of the west football bleachers and the replacement of the east side bleach­ ers also are included in the proposal. For Archer. Proposal One is ’he schools top priority because of the need to renovate the buildings. The superintnendent said that the Board of Education stated that if Proposal One failed to pass then there would be no Proposal Two, even if it did pass. Proposal Two is asking for $3 million in bonds to pay for a multi-purpose building that would give the district a new gymnasi­ um, alternative education classrooms, meet­ ing rooms, a computer room, a concession "It (the center) was wanted by the com­ munity and the school district.” he said. About four years ago. a consulting firm did a study and and the community center was identified as ,*he number one need. The new alternative education classrooms would move the students from a converted wood shop into a new classroom. "We arc getting alternative education stu­ dents into more of a classroom setting,” said needs," said Archer. "The bond market is at the lowest rates in 30 years, which saves money." It is also beneficial for the school district that the construction industry is slow and the bids on the projects should be “reasonable." Archer said. The recent unemployment rates and the Archer. The building will be considered a "shared request for money from many organizations in need is what makes it a bad time, he acknowledged. The annual maximum millage for both space" and community members can sign up for its use. One proposed use would be activ­ ities for senior citizens in the community. Operations for the building will not be proposals will be 2.5 mills. To determine the tax increase a homeowner will take the tax­ able value of their house and multiply it by .0025. covered in the millage. Archer stated that the basic needs will be met from the schools’ general fund and there is no staff at the cen­ An example would be a house with a mar­ ket value of $100,000 and a taxable value of $50,000 will see a yearly tax increase of $125 or a monthly increase of $10.41. Those who qualify for Michigan's Homestead property tax credit will not be affected. This includes most senior citizens ter. When community or school members use the building they will go through a sign-up rr.'cess. With gymnasium space at a "premium," Archer said this would give sports activities and groups more time. Archer said that asking for the millage at stand and restrooms. For Archer the interest in the proposed . this time is both good and bad. community center came from the public. “It’s a fiscally responsible way of meeting and some that tax payers that itemize specif­ ically on their tax returns. Not covered in either proposal is construc­ tion of a new administrative building. Construction was halted last year on the adult and community education offices and administrative offices that were to be at the location. The help of students in the buildings trades youths for construction of the new administrative school building was initially stopped. Hoping to spread the message of the bond proposals are those involved in the citizen committee "Our Kids-Our Future II." The group of volunteers and parents use an out­ reach program to inform the public on the issue and encourage citizens to vote. All approved projects arc scheduled io be completed by December 2005. Lakewood Schhol District Lakewood voters will be deciding on six different bond proposals for improving facil­ ities when they go to the polls Monday. Sept. They will be given six pieces of paper with one ballot proposal printed on each piece. They can vote “yes" or “no" on each individual proposal in any combination. The papers will be of different lengths to help with the count. Proposal One is for additions and renova­ tions to the high school. These include band and choir rooms, convert existing audi­ torium into technology classroom, add a new practice and performance gym. convert vocal music room into a wrestling room, add new lockers and training room, replace roof, air condition building, upgrade mechanical sys­ tems. replace deteriorated plumbing line, provide new electrical service, fire alarm, public address system and clock system, construct additional parking, improve site lighting at Unity Field, new visitor parking at main entrance, construct connecting drive to middle school to improve traffic circulation and safety, new tennis courts, additional practice soccer/football fields and construct additional community use ball fields. Total bond cost for the high school is $26,845,000. The high school is nearly 40 years old. It was built before this age of computers and technology. Many classrooms have only one electrical outlet, requiring multiple extension cords for computers. TVs, printers and other audio visual equipment. The athletic facili­ ties were built before Title IX and women’s sports were required. The gym is used from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Last week. Sunfield Principal Keith Closson explained to the band parents that 40 Great Prices - Great Selection Great Service ML IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD! upgrade all classrooms, remodel the existing media center, enlarge the cafeteria and kitchen, new performing arts and auditorium years ago, the high school was q state of the art building, but times have changed. The new facility plans project use 30 years ahead. Proposal Two will be for additions and remodeling of Sunfield, Woodland, Clarksville and West Elementary schools. Sunfield will get a new media center, cafe­ teria, kitchen, gym, music room special edu­ cation room, health room. Bridges room, and PONTIAC Fuel for the Soul restrooms. There will be mechanical and electrical upgrades. Woodland will get remodeled classrooms, gym. stage, media center, bathrooms, hall­ ways. mechanical and electrical upgrades. Clarksville will get new rooms for special education, health. Bridges and computers. Clarksville also will get a new cafeteria. West will get an additional kitchen and 03 GMC Yukon Denali 03 Yukon 4x4 SLE 03 Pontiac Bonneville AWD. LOADED WITH LUXURY. 9 PASSENGER.SEATING. TOP OF THE LINE 5.3L V8 CD Was ‘GMS now Rebate Bonus Was $39,725 •NOW *28,715 51,035 43,266 POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS. A/C. WHEELS. LEATHER. TRACTION V-6, CHROME WHEELS. CD, CONTROL SPOILER SUNROOF Was ‘GMS now -4,000 -500 29,495 26,166 Rebate *38,766 03 Grand Am GT SEDAN. 3800. V-6, ALUMINUM 4,000 *22,166 Was "GMS now 23,915 21.238 Rebate -4,000 *17,238 mechanical room. All four schools will get site improvements. The total bond cost is $12,685,000. Closson explained it would be cheaper to combine schools but it was determined the concept of community schools out weighed the advantages of a combined school. He reminded the parents that portions of the Sunfield school are 100 years old. Proposal Three is to expand the music room at the middle school and make addi­ tions and renovations to the LEAP building. When the middle school was constructed, a band room was eliminated from the project to reduce costs. This proposal would expand the existing music room and provide acousti- cal^separation from other academic spaces. The LEAP building would have new rest­ rooms added, the mechanical equipment upgraded and some site work done to improve parking and allow for the addition. This cost it $590,000. Proposal Four is to build a new bus main­ tenance facility. This would add a six-bay 04 Sierra X-cab 4x4 04 GMC Sierra 4x4 04 GMC Yukon 4x4 VS, POWER SEAT. Z7I. TRAILER REG CAB. SPORTSIDE. SLEZ7I. SET. QUAD SEATS. ADJ PEDALS. VB, LONG BOX. TRAILER PKG. PKG TRAILER PKG. CD LEATHER SNOW PLOW PREP Was $33,812 Was $31,710 Was $45,500 Was $26,355 ‘NOW ‘NOW ‘NOW ‘NOW 04 Sierra Reg cab 4x4 Proposal Five would build a new central office This would replace the two modular units now being used. It would have offices, 04 GMC Yukon XL 4x4 04 Grand Prix GT 04 Grand Am SEI 04 Pontiac Vibe SET. LEATHER. SUN ROOF. ABS.3.8L V-6. POWER SEAT. V6. SUN ROOF. CD. ABS. MOON. TUNES. POWER XMRADIO/CD WHEELS POWER PKG PKG & MORE Was $23,750 Was $21,700 Was $21,395 ‘NOW ‘NOW ‘NOW ‘NOW $537* $239‘ $211 a i i LJKb IbbALH PONTIAC GMC 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings i Call (269) 948-8000 www.drelsbachmotors.com Today! conference room, work/resource room, board md community room, restrooms and a reception area. If this proposal and Proposal Four (bus garage) pass, this would be built on the same construction site. If Proposal Five only passes the central office would be constructed on the existing high school mid­ dle school site. The total bond cost for the central office is $1,030,000. Proposal Six is for a swimming pool. This would provide aquatic opportunities for stu­ dents and be open for use by Lakewood res­ idents. It would be in a new building con­ nected to the existing high school. The total bond cost is $6,010,000. Closson said in Lake wood’s new athletic league, there are few schools without pools. The total for all six proposals is $49,181,113. The increase in millage depends on which proposals pass. Currently Lakewood residents pay 5 mills for capital improvements. If any proposal or combina­ tion of proposals passes totaling less than $2 $275‘ ’GMS PLUS TAX. TITLE & LICENSE W A C - REBATES TO DEALER 12K/VR X 48 MO 0 DOWN PLUS 1ST MONTH & SECURfTV n r I cp The district currently does net own the property next to the bus garage where the buses arc parked and the existing grounds are not able to house all the buses. The building is small, old and in need of repair. Ml 5* $385* $515* $319* Was $48,350 garage, offices, storage area, restrooms, break room, land purchase/site development, parking area for bus fleet and district mainte­ nance facility. This bond cost is $2,020,000. million, there will be no increase in the mill­ age rate. If a proposal or proposals pass that total more than $2 million but less than $11 million, the millage will increase between 0 and 2 mills. If the bond project totals any­ where between $11 million and $49.2 mil­ lion, the district will be eligible to participate in the School Bond Loan Fund, which requires a minimum levy rate of 7 mills (a 2- Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Enc Drecstxjcti. Resident SALES HOUKS: GMC Wl MJ PR0«SSCT4AL GRADf Don Gentry, Soles Mgr Borne Signs, Soles Mon&WedirM8 Tub. Thu & Fn unW 6 Saftrtay urN nam Ryon Modden, Soles Amy Piper, Soles Chns Srlvermon, France Mgr SWYKtHWS; Mon & Wed 8-7 Tub. Thu & Fn 8-5 mill increase). This will generate between $11 and $33 million. Over $33 million the increase would be between 2 and 3.99 mills or a total of 7.0 to 8.99 mills depending on which proposals pass. For a home with a market value of $75,000 the annual tax increase of all pro­ posals would be $149.63. A home with a market value of $100,000 would see an annual tax increase of $199.50. A $200,000 home would be $399 and a $250,000 home would be $698.25. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-09-25.pdf 0f75acf2bf5706d213f93deb12741fd0 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LISRAH7 121 S CHURCH SI HASTINGS Ml 4W58-1893 eye another showdown Prairieville police want more ba< See Story on Page 10 See Story on Page 2 ANNER Thursday. Septembe' 25. 2003 VOLUME 150. No. 38 BRIEFS j St. Rose Church Stour Is tonight See Story on Page 16 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings (news Plan Commission backs ag outlets PRICE 50C Delton voters OKI proposal but Lakewood says no to 6 The first of two Delton Kellogg School bond A tour of Si. Row Catholic Church. 805 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings, is sc liedulsd for 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Sept. 25) The tour will point out features of the century old building and relate storiea about die parish. This u ur marks the beginning of SL Rose’s 14C1 season of RC1A, a program designed to answer questions partici­ pants might have about the Catholic church. Refreshments and a short presentation will follow afterwards in the basement of the church. Everyone is invited to attend proposal was approved by voters in a special election Tuesday by a margin of 1044 yes to 752 no. Proposal No. 2. however, went down to defeat by a vote of 1.049 io 738. voters, Lakewood in a special election Monday, rejected all six proposals for renova­ tions. improvements and new facilities. Delton’s Proposal No. I. for an additional 1.71 mills, will pay for $12 million in building renovation projects. The approved funding will cover renovations on buildings nearly 70 years old. The defeat of Proposal No. 2 cancels out plans for a possible 16,400-square-foot. multi-purpose community and recreation center. The first proposal was specifically aimed at renovations such as new roofs, electrical improvements, cooling, beating and plumbing 'h's Cider Time’ festivals resume systems in al) district buildings. There will also be a new maintenance building and the demoli­ tion of the old building with a new parking lot in its place. The Hi auric Bowens Mills "It's Cider Time” festival Steam & Gasoline Engine Show is planned (or tbu weekend, Sept 27 and 28. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.ra. This event, co-sponsored by the Barry County Stea n. Gas and Antique Machinery Association. aEo is open to non-club members. There will be tractor games from 10 - ajD. to r-oon that will include wagon backup, slow race and fast start. There also will be thrashing demonstrations at 12:30 and 3:30 both days and barnyard tractor boat pulls at 2 pan. Saturday and Sunday. The tractor arade will be 1:30 jun. both days. Steam and gasoline engines will be displayed. Many will be working so that the youngsters can see how things were done in the old days. The featured tractor this year will be a 1949 Cockshutt, 30. which is owned & resumed by Gerald and Ellen Lehnert of Middk'ville. Included in the schedule both days will be an antique tractor pull, with a break down of weight classes all classes will pull Saturday and Sunday. There will be clogging performances from 10 a_m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Bob and Lynda Warner leaders of the Thunder Floor Cloggers of Lake Odessa. Tt’s Cider Tune” festivals are Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 from now through Oct. 18 and 19. The remaining weekends will feature Mountain Men. Civil War Days and a Harvest Quilt & Art Show. The festival gate fee for adults is $5, ior children 5 to 15 years old, $2. For more information call 269-795-7530. Other plans will include! improving parking and Uaffic safety. There currently is a safety con­ cern ubom the middle school entrance jicuig of! the ccmer of Delton Road and M-43. fhe new proposed entrance connector is planned to help traffic move smoothly and prevent future acci­ dents. Approved projects are scheduled to be com­ pleted by December 2005. In Lakewood, the rundown of the vote tallies was as follows: • Proposal 1 lost by 541 voles — 1.130 yes to 1,671 no. It would have made improvements and renovatons io the high school. The bond cost was $26,845,000. • Proposal 11 lost by 576 votes — 1.117 yes to 1.693 no It would have provided additions and renovaloins to the elementary schools. The bond cost was $12,685,000. • Proposal III lost by 1.336 vexes — 734 yes to 2.070 no. This proposal would have expanded the music room at the middle school and made rrnovatons to the LEAP building. The bond cost was $590,000. • Proposal IV lost by 854 votes — 974 yes to 1.828 no. This proposal would have built a new bus maintenance facility. The bond cost was $2,020,000. • Proposal V lost by 1,555 voles — 621 yes io 2.176 no. This proposal would have built a new central office. The bond cost was $1,030,000. • Proposal VI lost by 1.402 voles —698 yes to 2.100 no. This proposal was for a swimming pool. The bond cost was $6,010,000. The total cost for all six proposed projects was $49,181,113. Representing the Hastings High School 2V03-2004 Homecoming Court are (back row, from left) Sam Sleevi, Jami Shilling. Danielle Drumm. Margo Cooklin. Megan McGjndy. (front row from left) Justin Pratt. Adam Case. Joey Aspinall. Drew Bowman and Scott Larsen How*- :rr»Jng will start al 5 p.m Vriday with al tailgate party and the footba" game against Holland Chnstian will be at 7. The theme this year is "This Magic Moment." Hastings honing for Magic Moments’ 797 by Marcie Westover Staff Writer "This Magic Moment” is the theme of this year’s Hastings Homecoming Friday evening. Starting lime for the football game against Holland Christian is 7 p.m. at Johnson Field. There will a tailgate behind the high school at 5 p.m., with hot dogs and beverages for sale and the floats will be on display for the com­ munity to see. The parade route this year will change from downtown to near the high school. The parade will begin at 6:15 and al the back park­ ing lot of the high school, then go east on South Street to north on Church Street to west on Clinton Street to the end of the route, which will be the comer of Clinton and Young Strets. Representing the homecoming court are Sam Sleevi. Jami Shilling. Danielle Drumm. Margo Cooklin. Megan McGandy. Justin Pratt. Adam Case. Joey Aspinall. Drew Bowman and Scott Larsen. A king and queen will be crowned during halftime at the foot­ ball game. The homecoming dance will be held Saturday night. Parade grand marshals will be Dr. James Atkinson and his wife of 41 years. Many Anne. The two were "somewhat high school sweethearts” and said they were very appre­ ciative of the honor. Atkinson settled his family in Hastings in 1969 and opened up a family medical prac­ tice. He volunteered to be the team physician More NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 See HOMECOMING, pg. 2 Don Reid dies at 80 ILR luncheon set for Cedar Creek The Institute for Learning in Retirement - Barry County Area will sponsor a luncheon at noon Friday, Sept 26. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. The luncheon will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on Cloverdale Road, four miles west of M-37. The speaker will be Al Eicher, founder of Program Source international, based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. His company has produced 17 Michigan town video histories since 1994. He will focus on the first “Orphat. Train Riders,” who arrived in Dowagiac. Through a video and lec­ ture, participants will learn how the orphans traveled from the east coast to Michigan and more. The cost of the lunch and speaker is $10. For those who do not wish to have lunch, the program is $3. Admission will be at the door or reservations may be called in. Class schedules and trips also will be announced. For more information, call Teresa Durham at 948-9500. extension 2838. to the Hastings athletic program and initiated the sports physicals program. Atkinson also established the athletic trainer program at Pennock Hospital. After working as a registered nurse for sev­ eral years Marry Anne began to raise their family. She volunteered by helping those with disabilities for 20 years. Atkinson retired from his practice on Sept. 9. 1999, and focused his attention on support for building of the community education and recreation center. He served as chairman of the campaign committee and helped guide the project into its recent completion. Celebrating the Atkinsons are their oldest daughter, Paula Kahkonen. and husband Eric Pow Mtow returns to Charlton Park Native Americans from many local Indian nations met last weekend at the Frank Bush Memorial Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow held at Charlton Park. There was plenty of drumming, dancing and sharing memories. Honor was also paid to the elders and to those who have passed on. See more of the Pow Wow on page 3. Don Cruso Reid, longtime community volunteer and former owner and operator of the Thomapple Lake Resort and roller skating rink, died Monday at the age of 80. Reid lived in the Barry County area most of his life and he received many honors from the community. For his service to the community. Reid not long ago was honored with the Book of Golden Deeds Award for his volunteer work for the Barry County Commission on Aging. He also was a recent recipient of the Senior Citizen of the Year award. He also had the distinction of being the first baby boy bom at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Reid graduated from Hastings High School in 1941 and attended the University of Michigan for a year and a half before leaving to join the Army Air Force. He served in the Army Air Force for 37 months, from 1943 to 1946. He married Dorothy Ann Bower on Oct. 22. 1949. They would raise a family See DOF ’'FID, pg. 15 �Page 2 - Thursday, September 25. 2003 - The Hastings Banner HOMECOMING, continued from page 1 with their children. Lauren and Kyle, and their youngest daughte, Amy Seeterlin. and husband Nick with their children. Dante and Lucas. The Atkinsons plan to travel during their retirement and spend time with family. Members of the 2003 Homecoming court are all recognized as active in their communi­ ties and in their schools.: Sam Sleevi Activities include being a band member six yean, member of jazz band for five years, tennis player for three years, member of the scccer team two years. National Junior Beta NEWS club member, member of the National Honor Society, member of Excel. Photography and the student council. Jami Shilling Activities include being a member of the basketball team three years, soccer team member for three years, student council rep­ resentative for one year. Interact participant for two years, Business Professionals of American member for two years, member of the Pride club for two years, youth group member for four years, member of the National Honor Society for two years, band member for one year and SADD participant briefs: continued from front page Free deer hunting sessions offered Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America ii sponsoring two special free deer-hunting opportunities this fall, one for lads 12 to 16 years old Saturday, Sept. 27. and another for handicapped and disabled deer hunters Oct. 4. The cost of both hunts is free, but panic­ pants must pre-register. Homers may choose a bow or a gun. as long as they are legal and have obtained all the required licenses and permits Kids, ages 12 to 16 yean old will meet al 5 sun Sept 27 and be taken to pre-scouted locations. They will be accompanied by an experienced adult hunting guide. Parents are encouraged to attend so they can learn to bunt with their children. Children will leave the woods al 11 a m and meet for lunch al the DNR Field Headquarters in Yankee Springs. Al 2 pan. the hunters will leave again for the after­ noon hunt and return just after sundown. For the handicap hunt Oct. 4. hunting may be done with a bow or a crossbow and it’s open to all ages and disabilities, but severely disabled and children are encour­ aged u apply. Hunters will meet at S aan. and be taken to pre-scouted locations. They also will be accompanied by an experienced adult hunt­ ing guide. Parents and friends are encour­ aged to allend so they can leant how to meet the special challenges of the handicapped deer hunter. For more information, call 721-3042, >15-0256 and 948-4075 Freeport ‘Fun Day’ slated for Sept. 27 The Freeport Historical Society invites anyone who thinks they are strong to -prove it" during the second big hay bale rolling race down Freeport's Main Street Saturday, Sept. 27. Other “Fun Day” events include a cele­ brating the 125th anniversary of the Freeport post office with a specie! cancella­ tion from 8:30 a.m. until noon. There will be a “design a stamp” event for children ages 12 and under with the designs turned into the post office by Sept 25 on display during Pun Day. Other events including food, a car show, children's activities and more. The parade at 3 pm. will amaze and delight with floats and special guests. Chamber plans monthly luncheon The monthly Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon is set for today, Thursday, Sept. 25. Lunch is served at noon and the meeting staffs promptly at 12:15 p.m. at Felpausch (lower level) in Hastings. Cost for the lunch wilt be $6 or less. Each month there is something new to hear regarding one or more of the members, rad the event provides an opportunity to learn what the community is doing. For more information, call the chamber at 945-2454. Delton CROP Walk is Sunday Delton area friends and neighbors, and those who support them with monetary donations, will be participating in the 12th annual Delton Community CROP Walk Sunday. Sept. 28. The event, hosted for the community at Faith United Methodist Church, begins at 2 p.m. rain or shine. Registrarion for the wi<k starts al 1:15 p.m. at the church. Balloons will be given to the children and others who want them. An indoor rock-a-tbon takes place al 2 p.m. in the church for those who collect donations for CROP and want to rock in rocking chain rattier than walk After the event, walkers will celebrate with refreshments served in the church's fellowship hall while Isla DeVries enter­ tains with piano music. Prizes will be given to the walkers who raise the most for CROP. A "Top Dog" award also will be presented to the owner of the dog who collects the most donations. The Delton CROP Walk has a goal of raising 58.000 this year and having 90 or more w allers and "rockers." The walk route, includes a trek from the church to Pleasant Lake Road and then backtracking on Orchard Street to the Barry Township Hall area where the walkers will take the William Wooer Memorial Pathway to M-43 and the post office area and then return to the church. GFWC Gun Lake ' homes tour slated The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWCJ-Gun Lake Area's annual Home Tour is set for Sunday afternoon, Sept. 28. Slicks & Stones (12325 Marsh Road) will be hospitality center again. Two club members are showing their homes: Dorothy Jones at 1030 S. Briggs Rd. and Baibara Albrecht at 1182 Lynn Drive, Payne Lake. Also available for louring arc Birdie Wierenga’s condominium at 1632 Parker Drive; the stone cottage on Pickerel Cove of Dee and Ron Kraii at 3751 England Drive and the "Gingerbread House” of Roy and Alice Vanschaik at 2655 Oakkigh Drive. Funds raised by this tour help GFWCGun Lake Area support community projects , such as classroom subscriptions of Kind. News, a conservation newspaper for school/ children: GFWC Michigan nursing and ary scholarships, the original fine arts building at Interlochen, Girlstown in Belleville and support for the Free Lending Library on Patterson Road. Donation per person for the tour is $10 and tickets are available at the Sea Shanty on M-179 (Chief Noonday), the Water’s Edge on Patterson Road, the Pharmacy at Weick’s on 124m Ave., Sticks & Stones on Marsh Road end at the homes on the day of the tour. Tour hours are from 1 to 5 p.m. For information about the event, please contact Richards, 269-795-3969 or at netgranny@chartcrmi.net; or Leonard, at 269­ 795-8731 or leonard@voyager.neL Ebersole Center sets open house for one year. Danielle Drumm Activities include being a member of the freshmen and junior varsity volleyball team, junior varsity golf team member, junior varsi­ ty and varsity tennis team member. Interact participant for four years, member of the National Honor Society for two years, two year member of the Key and Pride club and member of the SADD club. Margo Cooklin Activities include being a four-year mem­ ber of the student council, member of the jun­ ior varsity and varsity soccer teams, four year member of the varsity tennis team with two years as captain, two year National Honor Society member, member of the band for four years, participant in the steel drum band for four years, member of the Pride and Key clubs for two years, four-year member of the Interact and Ski clubs, quiz bowl participant for two years, a fifth grade camp counselor, all-conference tennis 2002 and all-county ten­ nis 2002. Megan McGandy Activities include being a member of the student council for four years, member of the Interact and Key clubs, soccer and tennis team member, youth representative for System Planning Council, member of the Youth Advisory Council, First Presbyterian Church member and youth deacon, piano teacher for three students and piano accompa­ nist for school music, attended church mis­ sion trips to Honduras and the Upper Peninsula, and has undertaken leadership roles in charge of Happening, an Episcopalian retreat. Justin Pratt Activities include being a member of the baseball team for four years and captain for three years, voted MVP and best defensive player freshmen and sophomore years, "Gatorade will to win" athlete his junior year, basketball team member for four years and captain of the junior varsity team, voted most improved basketball player his junior year, golf team member for four years and captain of the team. Pride club member for two years. YMCA volunteer for youth sports clinics and has attended Rotary Life Leadership Conference. Dr. James Atkinson and his wife. Marry Anne, will serve at the 2003 Hastings Homecoming parade grand marshals. Adam Case Activities include being a student council member for two years, participant in Peer Mediation for four years, basketball and base­ ball team member for four years, member of the football team for four years. Pride Club member for two years and a participant in the "Relay for Life" for two years. Joey Aspinall Activities include being a four-year mem­ ber of the football team, member of the bas­ ketball team for four years, three year mem­ ber of the baseball team and a participant in the leadership seminar. Drew Bowman Activities include being a four-year mem­ ber of the football team, basketball team, member of the baseball team for four years. Prairieville protests lack of police backup by David T. Young Editor Two Prairieville Township officials told the Barry County Board; of Commissioners Tuesday night tha, local police feel unfairly penalized aadiawppreciaied. Taking advantage of the County Board meeting being held in Ijairieville. Supervisor Mark Doster told board members, “Prairieville Township spends over $100,000 a year on its own police department. If we stopped funding it, it would be an enormous drain on county resources." Doster added that Prairieville levies 0.87 mill for police protection annually, and it’s no small amount of money because the township ranks third among 16 in the county in tax base. Thornapple and Yankee Springs are higher, but it’s ahead of Rutland. Hastings and Orangeville. Officer Larry Gentry, who has been in law enforcement for 36 years and sits on a special county-wide police committee, expressed •fear of lack of backup in the rural area. "We feel like an orphan... it’s very danger­ ous out here," he said, giving a couple of examples of potentially dangerous situations he had tq handle by himself because backup wasn’t retdily available. Doster said Prairieville has 80 hours of staffed police protection per week because of its local department, but during the remaining hours, it’s on its own. “We feel like we're being penalized for hav­ ing our own department." Doster said. We feel we actually get less service (as a result)." County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said. "Assigning deputies is completely under the control of the sheriff." Doster replied. “But you do have a great deal of say about emergency 911 dispatch serv­ ices." Nothing was decided, but Commissioner Donald Nevins, a retired deputy, vowed that the matter will be taken up in committee work. In other business at Tuesday night's meet- ctJP * The Lansing School District's Ebersole Environmental Education and Conference Center is inviting the public to its annual fall open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Oct 11. The center's 158-acre site features more than a mile of boardwalk, nature trails, wet­ land areas, a private lake, and a beech­ maple hardwood forest. Admission to the open house is free. Activities will include trail hikes, catch and release fishing (bring your own bait and pole), canoeing, open archery range, hay-rides and facility tourse. A chili dinner, sponsored by the Lansing Educational Advancement Foundation, also will be offered during the open house. All proceeds from the dinner and souvenir sales will go to supply materials and equipment to the Ebersole Center. Tickets for the din­ ner are $4.50 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Phone (269) 792-6294 for registration information . Ebersole is a residential facility that pro­ vides outdoor and environmental education programs to students in west and central Michigan. It also is available for retreats or conferences. Thornapple Players get Down to Earth LAWN & GARDEN SERVICE PROGRAM Take advantage off our SO point service special. Keep your lawn mower, garden tractor or compact tractor in tip-top condition with these benefits! • Free pick up and delivery within a 20 mile radius* (excludes walk behind mowers/snowbtowers) • Engine service including cwl/Wter. air filters, spark plugs, fuel fitter (see diagram) • Complete check of safety system • Service mower deck including leveling of the deck and blade sharpening • In addition, we will change your machine over to your snow handling equipment if desired at same time as service inspection for no extra charge PRICES O $49.00 for walk behind mowers, snowblowers O $145 for Riding lawn equipment O $165 for Lawn & Garden tractors (excluding diesei and fuel injected models) O $209 for Compact Utility Tractors, Front Mounted Commercial mowers. Diesel and 'uel This fall’s Thornapple Players show is “Down to Earth,” a comedy/fantasy by Bettye Knapp, directed by Mary Jo Gorsuch and her assistant Jane Groendyk Curtain is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Oct. 2, 3 and 4, at Central Auditorium. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for sen­ iors, students red children. Tickets are available at Progressive Graphics, Jeffferson Street Gallery and the Thornapple Arts Council. They will also be available at the door. The Thornapple Players have a new web­ site, http/Ahomappleplayers.tripod.com. Do not use the www prefix to access this rite. Key Club member for two years, member of Interact, student council member for two years, participant in quiz bowl for two years, member of the Pride Club for two years and a three-year member of the choir. Scott Larsen Activities include being a varsity soccer team member for three years and two-year team captain, soccer all-conference honorable mention all-county, varsity basketball mem­ ber for one year, member of the varsity base­ ball team and team captain, varsity baseball all conference honorable mention all county, student council treasurer. Pride Club member for two years, participant in “Relay for Life" and a coaches’ aide for elementary students in baseball and basketball clinics. injected Garden Tractors Contact Fillmore Equipment of Hastings today to schedule your equipment lor its annual checkup! End of season special. We’re taking sign-ups now. Last year’s prices “frozen" until December 1, XOO3Offer valid until December 1. 2003 Fillmore EQUIPMENT, INC. 2900 K. U43 Hwy Hastmgv M1 49058 L269.945 9S26 F269.94S 59M HOURS Mon Tues Wed & Fn 7am-5<xn Thu 7am-6fyn Sat 7am-12 noon www fillmofreq com fillmore^fiUmoreeq c om ing. the County Board: • Approved the child care fund plan and budget of $967,299 for 2004 after hearing a presentation from Probate Court Administrator Robert Nida. The total budget is expected to be $1.84 millionjbut more than $800,000 is reim­ bursed. Nida said the budget reflects a 2.5% increase because of state budget cutbacks and increased costs in the "wraparound" program that uses a variety of community services to try to keep troubled youths in their homes. "The in-home portion of the child care fund is where we’ve had the biggest jump (in expenses),” Nida said. "But statistically, most of the kids you move out of the home aren’t going to make it." Nida noted that he is starting his 29th year in his job in trying to help troubled youth in Barry County. "For the most part, it’s been a good relation­ ship with the County Board." he said. Commissioner Sandy James said, "I’m very impressed with what you and your team does," particularly praising the “wraparound pro­ gram. • Adopted a resolution to rc-fund three out­ standing bond projects at lower interest rates to save the county some money. The three proj­ ects include payments for the Court and Law Building and Kellogg Community College building projects and for the Village of Middleville sewage disposal projvct. • Agreed to pay the principle (for the Village of Freeport’s bill for its water supply system project, which is due Oct. 1. The village has paid off the interest, bui has a cash flow prob­ lem caused by a change in state law and is unable to handle the full amount due. Freeport is expected to repay the county’s short-term loan by the end of the year. • Granted Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough the power to hire a part-time employee, if necessary, because of an existing department employee’s recent surgery and recovery. • Agreed to renew the county’s contract with Pine Rest for the employee assistance program, ai a cost of $3,750. The program provides short-term counseling services when needed. • Approved a request from Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff to spend up to $6,500 from its automation fund on a cost of service analysis, through a company called Maximus. • Approved annual contracts with K-PEP, Harbor Hall and Alternative Directions, at $43 per day. to handle troubled youths. • Agreed to spend $9,900 on repairs to the courthouse roof, which will be done by Strong Tower Construction and Scott Mueller Roofing. • Approved a licensing agreement with the City of Hxstings to have the animal control building sign placed in the right of way on North Industrial Park Drive. • Approved, under the community develop­ ment block grant program, zero interest loans of $2,500 lo repair a house near Dowling, of S 14.800 for lead abatement and of $3,700 for a furnace for a house on Green Street in Hastings. • In response to a question from Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown, noted that plans for the "Community VIS" software pro­ gram to deal with growth is on hold, with no plans right now to revive it. �The Hasttn j# Banner - Thursday. September 25. 2003 - Page 3 Pow Wow at Charlton Park blessed by ‘eagle weather’ Charlie Allman, keeper of the sacred fire, and Anne Bush, Frank Bush's widow, share memories of the Pow Wow. The men enter the dance arena from tha east, signifying the oeginning of life. They carry the flags and eagle staffs and make sure the arena is safe for the women and children. This dancer is getting into the spirit of the Pow Wow. by Helen Mudry Staff Writer ll was “Naswa Wua Quet" or eagle weather (a clear bright day) last weekend at Charlton Park for the annual Frank Bush Memorial Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow. This is the thinl year the Pow Wow has been held al Charlton Park. Many Indians from many tribes gathered for the reunion. The Pow Wow gave the Indians a chance to catch up on the news and tell the old stories. For many, it was a place of prayer. A sacred fire was lit and tended by Charlie Allman, the sacred fire keeper. He said Ron Komondy was his mentor. People visiting the sacred fire were asked to walk clockwise around it as they offered their prayer. There were four bowls with shkodawabuk (sage), weengush (sweet grass), keezhik (cedar) and sernah (tobacco) for the prayer giver to sprinkle on the fire. There was also a bowl of water. Allman explained the prayer giver could take of sip of the water and then sprinkle a fev. drops on the fire. Four stones were set around the sacred fire, marking the four cardinal directions. The fire kept the good spirits close by. At the end of the Pow Wow. the stones were returned to the earth. Much of the Pow Wow gave the Indians a chance to dance before the Creator. Non-Indian people or “Chimokemon" were invited to observe and participate in much of the ceremo­ ny. Some of the traditions and rituals, however, were restricted to the Indians and the Chimokemon were asked to observe in silence. The Pow Wow was held in the open area by the saw mill. The scene was a mixture of mod­ em technology and traditional Indian lifestyles. The camping area was filled with state-of-theart campers and trailers and more traditional tents. Food vendors sold Indian foods and Indian crafts. An open structure called the “Cedar House” was the center of the activities. It was a round simple shelter covered with cedar boughs. It served as a shaded area for the drummers, singers, ciders and the master of ceremonies. The Cedar House was surrounded by the inner circle, which was delineated from the spectators by a single strand of rope. There were four breaks in the rope circle forming four "doors” or “gates" for the four directions. This inner circle was where the dancing took place. The Indian dancers could enter the circle from different gates, but the Chimokemon were asked to enter and exit only from the eastern gale. The master of ceremonies asked that spec talon nol sit in front of the gates and keep them open so the spirits could enter and exit the inner circle. For the Grand Entry. Indians entered the inner circle carrying staffs lined with eagle feathers representing different tribes and flags for U.S.. Canada and military encounters. The flags were posted and an anthem sung for the Native American nations and the “Star Spangled Banner.” There were several dances honoring differ­ ent people and different occasions. During intertribal dances, anyone, even the Chimokemon, could dance. Some dances were reserved for the women. Men were asked to stand and remove their hats. One dance for the women was called the “jingle cone.” The ladies wore dresses on which were hung conical shaped bells. Some dresses had 365 bells and weighed 35 pounds. The soft ringing of the bells sounded like rain pelting the ground. This was considered a medicinal dance. During one dance, an eagle feather fell off a dancer's regalia. All action stopped as the Indians performed an Eagle recovery’ ceremo­ ny. The master of ceremonies explained the fallen feather represented a fallen warrior and all stood silently as the ceremony was per formed. No pictures were allowed at this time. The men did a “sneak up dance,” which rep­ resented an Indian sneaking up on someone, perhaps to steal a horse. The dancers moved about the inner circle and hid behind a feather fan or a turtle-shell shield. Some of the Indians wore traditional Indian regalia made of buckskin and decorated with feathers. Others wore very contemporary garb, and many wore a combination. The dancers had many different hair styles. Many men and women wore their hair in braids. Some had very contemporary coiffeurs. Throughout the Pow Wow. homage was made to the Creator, the Circle of Oneness, cid­ ers and traditions. The Jingle Dress Dancers wear dozens of small cortes made from soup or snuff can lids sewn to their clothes. The dance is derived from an Ojibwa woman’s healing dream. As the cones sway and jingle, the healing prayers are released. Wayne Jackson is a Tuscarora of the Iroquois nation. He is the head male dancer for the Pow Wow. This litre one is learning the ways of the Elders by joining the dances. Maria Myers is the head female dancer She likes teaching and is reverent to Mother Earth. �Page 4 - Thursday. September 25. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Americans have been hoodwinked by Bush Michigan lawmakers should share the pain After all they’ve done, the Nyes deserve better To the editor: My wife Nancy and I were appalled to read in the Banner that Harland Nye has been denied the privilege of playing his wonderful music at the Hastings Senior Citizen Center of Barry County. Just to set the record straight, it was not the Nyes nor anyone affiliated with the family that have been sending us the articles from your paper. As a matter of fact, two different people from Barry County sent us the article telling that Harland Nye was no longer allowed to make happy music for the seniors. I have known Harland and Nyla for most of my 70 years and my late father, the Rev. Thomas A. Moyer, officiated their wedding ceremony 57 years ago when he was pastor of the EUB Church in Cloverdale. To read that Harland has been accused of making dis­ paraging remarks about minorities and sup­ posedly wanting to deny the mentally handi­ capped from his music is outrageous. Neither of the Nyes have ever had racial prejudices. Personally, we are against such ridiculous laws as affirmative action and so are a num­ ber of our black and minority friends and we certainly are not racists. For the past several years my wife and 1 have spent a couple weeks visiting friends in Barry County and have attended numerous activities at the Senior Center with the Nyes. We also watched Harland and his friends play music to SRO houses at the Grange in Lake Odessa and his performances at rest homes, where he had all types of patients in atten­ dance, where those who were able clapped their hands and tapped their toes. Harland has brought his lave and caring to all these func­ tions unselfishly and to brighten up the lives of seniors and others It’s ironic that Harland conducted the Thornapple Wind Band to raise money for. of all things, the very senior citizen facilities in which he is now embattled in controversy. He also conducted the Hastings City Summer Band and we have attended these perform­ ances. The Nyes have given more of themselves, their money and time to benefit the commu­ nity than anyone we have ever known. When we have visited them in their beautiful home which has always been the focal point for such things as recycling greeting cards (which Nyla was in charge of) the two had a room filled with materials for the World War II book which they managed to get to print after the other helpers pooped out. Someone with the important job that is held by Tammy Pennington should have been evaluated for the job to sec if, in fact, she was a good fit for the position. Someone needs to check into the charges and listen to the Nyes* side of the story. Where are the board of directors? With the loss of Harland's talents, guess who the losers are? The very people who have enjoyed his music for years. Barry County better be thankful for both of the Nyes for their Christian contribution to the community and Barry County. Though I haven't been a resident of Michigan since 1948, my wife and I do have many friends and ties to the past in the coun­ ty, and even though we are outsiders and our opinion will probably not be taken into con­ sideration, I felt we would be remiss if we just sat by on our hands. Open your hearts, folks, as well as your ears to the beautiful music from your local, very talented and giving resident. Thousands of communities would be delighted to have the Nyes in their community. Donn and Nancy Moyer, Tacoma, Wasii. 4 It happened without much notice earlier this year, but our state legislators, state senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress have accepted modest pay raises. Under normal circumstances, this really might not be a problem, but these arc not normal times. In case our lawmakers in Lansing have forgotten, this state and all 49 others in this great coi’Mry arc suffering terrible economic hardships. Our schools arc taking a big hit because of a state budget deficit, teachers arc being laid off, student-athletes are being forced to pay to participate and too many extra-curricular activities depend on the financial support of fund-raisers. Meanwhile, businesses and industries are closing down, some arc moving to other countries in search of cheap labor, and communities arc suffering from loss of jobs. Many arc taking wage freezes and some are making wage concessions, just to keep their jobs. So it shouldn’t set well with the public when their legislators take that 3-plus percent raise. To do so simply demonstrates their lack of empathy, a lack of consideration for their con­ stituents. Its almost as if they’re saying. “Well it’s too bad about your schools, your jobs and your public services. But we’ll take ours, because we can.” Many lawmakers defend their pay increases by saying they amount to just a drop in the mas­ sive budget bucket. Even if that were true, they should collectively refuse to accept raises just to demonstrate their concern for what’s going on around them. The philosophy that works best in this situation is that when times ge» tough, all of us should have to share burdens and sacrifices. And all should include the folks in Lansing and Washington D.C. They sliould not be exempt from the pain others arc forced to suffer. To show they understand, they should give those raises back to the treasury. Who knows? The money saved might buy band uniforms for one school district or save a teacher's job. But the argument tha, 'Is just a drop in the bucket also is suspect. It was just a few years ago that our lawmakers in Lansing were granted huge raises in annu­ al salaries, from about $57,000 to nearly $80,000, about 39 percent. If we take just this outra­ geous increase, $23,000. and multiply it by 148. the combined number of state senators (38) and state legislators (110), we get a much more significant figure — a little more than $3.4 million. And if we multiply it by the three years since the raise was accepted, we get more than $10 mil­ lion. When you’re seriously cutting budget and you see something that could be done that instant­ ly would save $3.4 million, wouldn't you give it more than a passing thought? State senators and legislators, in my view, aren’t required to work all that hard. They arc man­ dated to be in session in Lansing for 63 days in the calendar year. To be sure, they arc there more often than that, but it’s difficult to find any job that offers as much time off. They get more vaca­ tion time than most other occupations. They’re off longer over Christmas break. They’re off longer for spring break. They’re off longer for summer recess. They even get two weeks off for that quaint custom of deer hunting. Throw in the fact they get the finest health care package in the land, one that any of us work­ ing stiffs would be grateful to have. But they’ll tell us about all of their work behind the scenes, which just about any dedicated employee in any field of work docs as well. • Michigan’s Legislature is the third highest paid among the 50 states. I’m not sure we’re get­ ting our money's worth. I don'' see a lot of quality leadership, which should begin with calling for the rollback of all state lawmakers’ pay to $57,000 a year. I’m willing to let them keep those terrific benefits. If our legislators then say that’s not fair and they can’t live on such a paltry salary, then they can step aside and let someone else take the job. There wouldn’t be a lack of willing applicants. Just look at the number of governor wannabees in California — more than 100. I hereby call on State Rep. Gary Newell and State Sen. Patty Birkholz to do the right thing and give back their fat pay raises to the treasury as a gesture of sympathy for the struggling working people of this stale. If they choose not to do so, n’s like saying “Let them (the people) eat cake.” vice president, J-Ad Graphics To th* editor: Bush lied. Our soldiers died. As • wrote this, there were reports of three more soldiers being killed in Iraq. While they died heroes serving their country, they were killed in a war predicated on lies by George W. Bush and his administration. Finally challenged by someone with guts, namely Gen. Wes Clark and Howard Dean, Bush and his cadre of loyal liars (Cheney, Rumsfeld. Powell, Rice, Rove, Fleischer and Wolfowitz) are now disavowing their previous claims about Iraq possessing weapons of mass destruction or the 9/11 link between Osama Bin , Laden and Saddam Hussein. These arc the very reasons they used to justify invading Iraq. Their public claims arc well documented, and try as they may, they cannot be denied. And, if not weapons of mass destruction or a tie to Bin Laden, what other reasons could Bush find to justify killing thou winds of inno­ cent Iraqi men, women and children while destroying their culture? Must we kill the Iraqis to save them from Hussein? With Iraq being called a "war of choice," why would Bush not first focus on the capture of Bin Laden, the true 9/11 villain, before top­ pling Saddam? In that vein, why was there not a full investigation into Operation Anaconda, ‘.he failed Army operation in which Bin Laden escaped? With Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld at the helm and so much at stake, the botched operation was perhaps the worst military fail­ ure in recent history! How can this administration submit American taxpayers to an annual bill approach­ ing $100 billion for the occupation and rebuild­ ing of Iraq when it cannot even afford basic health care for American children or prescrip­ tion drug help for our seniors? What will Bush’s record pace of deficit spending for his "war of choice" do to the future of Social Security? Will we ever regain the respect of other nations after Bush so arrogantly dismissed their opinions on our invasion of Iraq? Is Bush able to swallow his pride and invite other nations to share the cost and participate in the reconstruc­ tion of Iraq? These are but a few of the questions Americans should be asking this administra­ tion. And unfortunately, these arc the types of questions members of Congress, both Democrat and Republican, should have been asking before placing American lives on the line in Iraq. Bush lied. Our soldiers died! Today, three more American soldiers were killed in Iraq. I honor and respect their sacrifice to duty and shed a tear and pray for them and their families. How many more Americans must die or be seriously injured before Bush and members of his admirnstration admit to the truth? Joseph Lukasiewicz. Hastings Let’s get the Grand Ole Opry back The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the ed tor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of resi­ dence. 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U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate. 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. <8909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Cail: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpblrkholz@senate.michtgan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Any new show excitement? Is there any new TV show you are excited about this fall? What is it and why? To the editor: Several weeks ago I was rc.viing the CMT news on computer when I learned that Sept. 27 would be the last day the Grand Ole Opry would be on CMT. This was because Gaylord Enterprise and CMT weren't able to reach an argeement on renewing a contract The Grand Ole Opry pro­ gram is to be on the Great American Country (GAC) starting Oa. 4. 1 have no idea how many people are aware of this change of programming. I had been trying to get information out of CMT, but they were not very helpful. 1 called the local satellite serv­ ice we have and was told that all the person could do is give the message to the higher ups and let them take it from there. I was told the more people who call, the better the chances of getting this channel back in the lineup. I am requesting that everyone who watches and enjoys the Opry to please call their satellite provider to let diem know you wish for the Opry to be put on the air. The Opry is not the only thing this channel carries. I’m actually not sure what all it does carry, but more than what I have stated. Please give your satalitte provider a call, the number should be on your bill. Mary Brimmer, Hastings iw HMtfav* Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PM'sheoor Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs PnsOM Vk»PrwW« Steven Jacobs Secretary-Treasurer • NEWSROOM• David T. Young (Mor) Baine Gilbert (Assistant Chris Campbell, Caledonia: “I don’t have time to watch television so I am not too interested in the new shows.” Kevin Whittemore, Middleville: “I’m looking forward to watching the new sea­ son of ‘According to Jim’ because it is a funny show.” Dwain Reynolds, Middleville: “I would watch a new season of ’John Doe’ but it was canceled. I’m not too interested in any new shows.” Charlie Boulter, Hastings: “I am looking forward to the new season of ‘American Dreams’ and the last season of ‘Friends.’ These are the only shows I watch. Robin Tallent, Hastings: “I want to see the new sitcoms. I have already seen Whoopi Goldberg’s new show. It is a little dif­ ferent but funny." Melissa Jones, Delton: “I am going to wait and look at some of the new shows before I decide which ones I will want to watch all the time.” EditoTj Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Temere Brett Bremer Cathy Rueter Ruth Zachary Erika Simpson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Fnday 800 a.m to 530 pm. Saturdays 830 am. to Noon ScnttOmmen DanBuerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscriptton Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adoring counties $29 per year eisewhera POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P O Bos B Hastings Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Mi 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Septambar 25. 2003 - Page 5 Cooley welcomed to first meeting as Hastings supt. by Martie Westover Staff Writer The Hastings Board of Education wel­ comed new Superintendent Christopher Cooley to his first meeting Monday night. Sept 15. “We’d like to welcome Chris, and promise to not create too many problems, for you." said Trustee Scott Hodges. Cooley said he was appreciative of the board members and looks forward to working with them for years to come. Talk at the meeting then centered around outgoing Superintendent Carl Scheessel's narrow victory Sunday afternoon in a swim­ ming challenge over Margo Cooklin. Hastings High School Student Council president. Many said they were surprised by Scheessel's speed. “Margo told me after the race I was next,” said Cooley. “I said only if the competition is to sink.” In other business the board: • Accepted a gift from the Hastings Athletic Boosters for $7,835.50, to be used primarily toward fall sports. The boosters plan to pres­ ent the schools with $36.000during this aca­ demic year, with $12,000 given each season to offset costs tn the pay-to-participale program. • Was unable to disclose the Annual Yearly Progress or "Report Card" grades for the local district from the Stale of Michigan because of delays. Cooley noted that all districts have not Two blood drives coming up soon in Hastings, Nashville Retirees Merwyn Miller and Carolyn Davis (center) celebrate with their friends and families. ‘The Christmas Store’ is a fund-raising project that also helps teach students about handling money (from left) Sara Brandt. Michelle Benningfield (teacher). Matt Cooley and Tom Hatfield. Two Red Cross blood drives are being planned for late this month and early next, in Hastings and Nashville. One will be from noon to 6 p.m. Monday. Sept. 29, at the Hastings First Church of the Nazarene. The other will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Castleton Township Hall, Nashville. The latter one is named the Judy' Hook Memorial in honor of the Nashville woman who chaired the Cystic Fibrosis campaign every year. Hook died just several weeks ago. Local Red Cross officials say that as the East Coast braces for the effects of Hurricane Isabel, the American Red Cross is encourag­ ing the public to donate blood. "Hurricane Isabel has the potential to be a high impact storm as it spins toward the con­ tinental U.S.," says Fred Stems. CEO of the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross. "In all likelihood, the storm will impair the ability of blood regions on the East Coast to collect and distribute blood." Once a donor gives blood, it can take as long as three days to test, process and get a unit of blood on the shelves of a local blood bank As it hits the East Coast the storm could dose blood donation sites, affect the ability of donors to gel to blood drives, and inhibit the delivery of blood to hospitals. 'That’s why we're asking donors in parts of the United States not affected by the storm to give the gift of life," says Stems. "At the Red Cross, our unique national distribution sys­ tem allows us to collect blood in one part of the country, then ship it to the area of greatest need.” Blood inventories nationwide arc yr’, to recover from a summer that saw a 15 p-rre^ decline in collections. In the 63-county Gre.1 Lakes Region, about 32 hours worth of «** blood types is available for transfusion-W hospital patients. Type O-ncgative — whs <9 can be transfused to anyone — is hovering 1 just 12 hours. A thrce-day or 72 hours suppi.j is considered a safe and adequate level for meeting ongoing and emergency medical ends. Blood donors must be al least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in general­ ly good health. For more information, call 945-3122. received their scores. He said the board will try to bring the data to the public at the earli­ est possible date. • Heard an educational presentation about the “Christmas Store" project by teacher Michelle Benningfield and students Tom Hatfield, Matt Cooley and Sara Brandt. The project helps students further their learning about currency. All of the proceeds from the sale of the items go to local charities such as the Commission on Aging. Thornapple Arts Council, and the school library. • Presented awards to retirees Carolyn Davis and Merwyn Miller. Also retiring was Ann Hopkins who was not present. • Heard a report by the Hastings High School Student Council about the upcoming homecoming' activities. This year’s theme is “This Magic Moment." The Student Council also is planning to create a memorial garden for students who have lost their lives while at Hastings High School. • Approved appointments of Kathryn Brock-Johnson (child care worker). Melinda Cole (director. Child Care Center), Paula Pawloski (food service worker), Kathryn Putnam-Haines (history teacher), Angela Thompson (food service worker), David Allerding (junior varsity soccer coach), and James Wiles (assistant freshmen football coach). • Adopted the new policy title “Educational staff positions/operational staff position" for clarification of job titles. • Authorized Cooley to accept and sign documents on behalf of the Board of Supt. Chris Cooley Education. The designated agent will be Barbara Hunt, first alternate is Janice Karasinski and second alternate Elizabeth Spurgeon. • Changed agreement in school calendar to show the last day of school will be May 20. • Approved last month's financial statement for the general fund and the debt retirement fund. The next meeting of the board will be at 7:30 pjn. Monday, Oct 20, in the all-purpose room of Pleasantview Elementary School at 3754 Lacey Road. Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Maating Sept S. 2003 Hops Township Synopsis Regular Board Mating Sept 8, 2003 All Board members present and 3 guests. Approved previous minutes, bills and received standing reports. Approved expens­ es to MTA meetings, Internet service. Certified Special Assessment Delinquencies, Holiday hours, Pension Options, and propane company change. Meeting Adjourned 7:45 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor Five Board memuers present. Smith and Bassett absent: Deputy Nieuwenhuis 5 guests Adjourned meeting. Opened Budget Hearing Received comment on proposed 2004 budget Adjourned hearing; reconvened meeting. Approved minutes; Received reports from Treasurer. Deputy Nieuwenhuis. Clerk and Supervisor. Approved parting lot repairs for 3250. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned 825 p.m Bonnie L Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor o»s2M»4 E.L.S. inc. 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Laurie Little, in Hastings. Mr. Duffey was bom March 23. 1930 in Danby Township, a son of Burr and Hazel (Catlin) Duffey. He was a retired carpenter and had served with the Army during the Korean Conflict. His son. Jerry, died in the Vietnam War (1971); his brother, Bernard, died in 2001. Surviving are four children, Debbie (Vernon) Mallory of Levering. Steve Duffey of Charlotte. Laurie (Jeff) Little of Hastings and Anne (Troy) Woodman of Nashville; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchil­ dren and his sister. Maxinc (Walter) Brown of Sunfield. Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Barker-Leik Funeral Home. Mulliken, with Rev. Gordon Binns officiating. Interment was in Danby Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeremy Duffey. Trent Mallory. Troy Duffey, Vem Mallory. Jeff Little. Troy Woodman and Gehrig Tomlinson. Memorial donations may be made to Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Fund. NASHVILLE- Gladys M. (Jones) (Hawblitz) Schantz, age 102, of Nashville, died Wednesday. Sept. 17. 2003 in Thornapple Manor. Bom in Assyria Township of Barry County, the daughter of Bert and Elizabeth (Wertz) tones, she attended the Mayo Country School and Nashville High School. Married Frank Hawblitz in 1920 and they farmed in Maple Grove Township of Barry County, for 43 years. Frank died in 1963. Moved to Nashville in 1979 and was married to Austin Schantz who preceded her in death. Member of Nashville United Methodist Church. Nashville Garden Club. Maple Grove Birthday Club. Nashville Senior Citizens, enjoyed crocheting and cooking. Also preceded in death by brothers Frank. Dewey. Clair. Lyle. Victor and Howard Jones. A sister Mabie Manning. Survived by her loving nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held at 10 a m. Saturday at the Maple Valley Chapel. Rev. Dianne M. Bowden officiated. Memorial contributions to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PI.F.AS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lace* Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. M-37 South at M-79. Res Rwhard 301 State Rd. (Corner of State Rd and Boh wood St across from Tom's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Psator of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail Phone 269-93: oi7) Nursery available fre all services. Sunday School for all ages 9JO am. Adult classes: Jesus Cot Relate. Parenting Teenagers & The Fruit of the Spirit Worship sen-ice at 10:30 a.m. Sermon Topic through November 2nd. “Home Improvement Series." Kid's For Chnst 10:30 am. (during workshop for 4 years thru 3rd grade). 4fl0 p.m. Quizzers and Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 9.00 am. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Sing'n Share (Adults) Youth 6(h12th grades, and CLC (Christian Life Club) 3 yrs. old thru 5th Grade. NEW Bi-monthly (all church) Coffee fellowship September 28th 10: 00 am. and Senior Coffee Hour begins Thursday. September 18th 9:30-11 am. Fun-Fridays 7-9 pm Jr. Hi Sept. 12th A Sr Hi Sept. 19th meet at the new church property North M-43 plan u> get dirty t oming up Oct 4th Bonfire 4 pm. (all church) also at the new property Join us soon, we look forward to worshiping with you (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service. 9:30 a.m.; SundaySchool 111) a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pjn. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 1 p..m„ Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday Schoo: 10:45 a m. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday- evening 805 S Jefferson Father Al Ruuell. Pastor Saturday Maas 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Mawe* 8 30 a.m. and 1100 a.m_. CunfesMon Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wet! State Road. Havtmgv. Mich W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nuncry provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 pm. art. Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or first grade!. Kids Club or Junta Bibk quu t-lfe Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-I9J. Aduh Bible Study No age limit*. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services Sunday. 1100 a.nt; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all age* EMMANUEL EPLSCOPAL CHURCH Member CJbwi* of the World-Wide Anglican Conununi >n.~ 315 W. Center Sl (comer of S. Broad wav and W Center St > Church Office' 945-3014. The Rev. Fr Charles P McCabe HI. Rector Mr F. William Voctberg. Director of Musk Sunday Worship -t a.m and 10 a.m. Children’s Chapel and Sunday Schoo; at 10 ajn. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. (616) CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 tun. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service: 6 00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7W p.m. Service* foi AJuiu. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School al 9:45 am.. Worship 11 (M) am.: Evening Service at 6-00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught <6161945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 a_m.-ll am.; P.O. Boa 63. Hastings. service 6.00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Chib (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kid* at 6 p.m.) (Pioneer's does not meet in the sum­ mer. the program will begin in Sept) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Servke* 9: 15 am. Morning Prayer. 11X30 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer sen ices 6:00 p.m. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwkk “48­ 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of CoouDon Prayer used for all servic­ es. Affiliated with the Independent \nglicau Church i Canada Synod* FIRST BAPT1S F CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pauor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 ..m Sunday- School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m., Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednestlay Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Miming Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’» ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED MET HODLST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Dianne Dotten Momvon. Service Times. Worship Service 9-45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior church Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights ■ Prune Services 7.30 p.m. For mure information call the church office WOODOOV F. BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARLSH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service lir.30 am. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 MkInkI Anton. Pastor. Thursday. Sept. 25- 3:45­ 5 45 Clapper Kids; 5:45-7:00 p.m Grace Notes; 7DO p.m. Choir. Friday. Sept 26 - Wedding Rehearsal. Saturday. Sept. 27 - 11 DO am Youth Ministry frajcr Time; 12 DO-4 DO pm. Middle School Youth Group Meeting: 2:30 p.m. Wedding; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Sept 26- 8 DO & 10:45 am. Worship; 9:30 am Sunday School; 12:45 p.m. Jail Worship; 3:30 p.m. Golf Outing. Tuesday. Sept. 30 - 7.D0 Catechism Parents; 7 DO p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Oct 1­ 10D0 am. Wordwatchrs. 6:00 p.m. Sarah Circle Potluck. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES HASTINGS FIRST I NITED METHODIST CHURCH A Sprat-filled 'huvh Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd . Nashville. Mich 4«P3 Sun Praise & Worship 10:30 am.. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6JO pm Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rove MacDonald An oasis of God’s love “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call I-616-731-5194 or I-517452-1 RM 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) fBTO.-» voyager net- Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Noon Bounw. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 am. - Sunday School. 9:30 am - LIVE' Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m - Re­ freshments; 11 DO am. Tradit 'nal Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both worship senKes Junior church is for ages five through second grade WEDNES­ DAY NIGHTS 7D0 p m Be'l Choir rehearsal. 8:00 Chancel Chor rehearsal THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under (he Dome praise team rchex'val. 7D0 p.m prayer meeting tn the lounge. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 ( 269) 945-2938 Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors' (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Gass 10: 00 am.; Worship i 1:00 am.. 6<X) p.m Wednesday: Bible Class 7W p.m Classes for all ages. Ml 49058 J Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: wu-w. hopcum.com. Office hours: FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School for ail ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr Church. Jr. and Sr High Youth Sunday evenings ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Res Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mas* Sunday at 9:30 CH DELTON - Sarah Ann Halliday, age 62, of Delton, died Thursday. Sept. 18. 2003 in Yankee Springs Township. Miss Halliday was bom Jan. 8. 1941 in St. Joseph. Missouri, the daughter of Willis and Florence (Johnson) Halliday. She came to the Delton area as a child and attended Delton area schools, graduating in 1959 from Delton High School. She was employed as a graphic designer and was currently employed at “Printing Plus" of J-Ad Graphics in Hastings. She had previously worked for Neil’s Printing in Hastings. “Wolverine Press” in Kalanwzou its subsidiary “Quick Print" and and Amerikal Co. in Kalamazoo. Sarah loved animals and was always work­ ing in 4-H. Sarah is survived by her very close com­ panion. Larry Getzen of Wayland; step-moth­ er. Sharon Halliday of Naples, Florida; uncle, Robert Halliday of Whittier, California; aunt. Betty Halliday of Aptos, California; sister, Harriet (Bernard) Finch of Delton; three nieces, Elizabeth Taylor, Pam (Bruce) Lord and Margaret (Barry) Alien; nephew. David Finch; four great nieces; three great nephew; three great great nieces; three great great Apphews and a host of friends. it There will be no funeral home visitation. 'I Memorial graveside services will be held at w p.m. Sunday. Sept. 28. 2003 at the Cedar ■reek Cemetery. ■ Memorial contributions may be made to ^iarry County Humane Society, Bany County 4-H or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. |Clark O.BUm. Jr.| Kalamazoo, MI - Clark O. Bliss, Jr. died Tuesday evening Sept. 16. 2003. Clark was bom Nov. 11, 1925 in Cannonsburg, Mich., a son of Clark O. and Clara (Gibbs) Bliss, Sr. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident for two years coming from Largo. Florida. For 20 years, he owned and operated the Northside Grocery on Gun Lake, retiring in 1981. He was also a member of the Baldwin and Largo, Florida V.F.W. Lodges. He was preceded in death by his parents; his w ife. Constance D. Bliss on April 1,1988; a brother. Paul Bliss; and a sister-in-law. Nancy Bliss. He is survived by three daughters. Karen (Kenneth) Kelley of Middleville. Mary (Michael) Crawford, MD of Grand Rapids, and Cheryl (Russell) Ruthruff of Augusta; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchil­ dren; and several cousins. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or service. Private inurnment of cremains will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville, at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo or the Kairos Dwelling. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Kalamazoo. MI 49007. www.langeiands.com <http://www.langelands.com> . HASTINGS - Hubert H. Lee. age 74. of Hastings, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bom Dec. 24. 1928 in Newton. Alabama, the son of Wade and Loni (Smith) Lee. Hubert moved to Charlotte, in 1946 and then io Hastings in 1969. He was employed at General Motors in Lansing for 37 1/2 years, retiring in March of 1988. He was a member of Local 652. He married Elodia Quintanilla Jan. 5. 1995. Hubert loved being with his family espe­ cially his grandchildren, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, playing baseball in younger years, auto repair and heating-cool­ ing repair. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, three brothers; son-in-law, and a step-son. Surviving is wife Elodia Lee of Hastings; daughters. Cathey Bennett of Spring Texas. Camey Lee of Hastings, Loni Lee of Nashville. Angie Gonzales of Lansing. Maria Gonzales of Texas. Gloria Gonzales of Lansing; sons. Mario Gonzales and Jeff Martz of Hastings; 22 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne (Barbara) Lee of Alabama. Fred Lee of Alabama; sister, Melba (Gay) French of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews. Fimeral services were held ’ Wednesday Sep’. 24, 2001 at the Girrbacl Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Star Parker officiating. Burial was at St Joseph Cemetery ir. Lansing. Memorials can be made to the American Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Forrest R. Bush CALEDONIA - Forrest R. Bush, age 103, of Caledonia, passed away Monday, Sept. 22. 2003 at Laurels of Kent. Lowell. Forrest R. Bush was bom Aug. 10, 1900 at Moline, Mich., the son of Fred and Mary (Ogden) Bush. He married Edna Bottorff Sept. 20,1919 in Charlotte. He was a truck driver for Kent County Road Commission. Mr. Bush was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church. Hastings. Forrest was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for hunting and fishing. He is survived by his son. David (Bud) Edna Bush of Caledonia; sister, Esther Willyard of Caledonia; son-in-law, Russell J. Taylor Sr. of Alto; daughter-in-law. Eileen Bush of Middleville; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife. Edna Bush; daughter. Betty J. Taylor, sons. Fred Bush and Richard Bush; brother. Clinton Bush and sister. Gertrude Thompson. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services or visita­ tion. Arrangements were made by BeelerFuneral Home. Middleville. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Services - 9-00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10D0 am. Coffee Hour m the Lounge; 10:10 a.m. Church School; 11:20 am Contemporary Worship. The 9D0 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH AM 1220. The 11: 20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided fur both servic­ es. SPECIAL EVENTS: This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hartings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hartings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F DJ.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • ’Prescriptions’’ 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANT FACTLRING COMPANY’ Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings. MI 49058 HASTINGS - Don C. Reid died Monday, Sept. 22,2003. Bom Sept. 18, 1923, first boy bom at Pennock Hospital, the son of Theodore S.K. Reid and Amber (Cruso) Reid. Don graduated from Hastings High School in 1941 and attended the University of Michigan until catering the Air Force in January 1943. He was a Power Turret Instructor. He was discharged as a sergeant in February 1946. His famHy owned and operated the gas sta­ tion Quimby and the resort and roller skat­ ing rink at Thornapple Lake where he was employed as a teenager. After the service, he worked at Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company, rising to the position of chief engineer. He also worked for Steury Electric. He was a licensed electrician and worked for 10 years as electri­ cal inspector for Barry County. Don and Dorothy Ann Bower were married October 22, 1949. He enjoyed playing the piano and organ and be played 20 years at Thornapple Manor. He also played at Golden Moments and C.O.A. He was the first station manager at Hastings public access channel. He did a lot of video taping of special events. He was active in church and a Sunday School teacher for years. Later years attend­ ing Nashville Baptist Church. He was presented with several awards as Alumm of the Year HHS. Golden Deeds award and Senior Citizen of the Year He credited his long hfe to God, especially bringing mm thiougi^ many physical prob­ lems. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy and five children. Steven (Joyce) Reid of Hastings, Andrew (Janice) Reid of High Point, North Carolina, Daniel (Reba) Reid of Hastings, Cindy (John) Winebrenner. of Hastings, and Carolyn (Marty) Cappon of Hastings; 13 grandchildren, Justin and Amber Reid, Tony and Bob Reid, Cory and Brianna Kinne, Becky Rasey. Angie and Kim Winebrenner, Jesse. Amanda. Ben and Sam Cappon; brother. Robert (Karen) Reid of Lansing. Memorial services will be held at First Baptist Church of Hastings at 7 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 25. 2003. Contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice or Live Inc. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. DELTON - Merwin “Men" W. Campbell, of Delton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18.2003. Men was bom Sept. 8, 1927 in Hope Township, the son of Loviness and Bessie (Cox) Campbell. A 1945 graduate of Delton Kellogg Agricultural School. Men was a veteran, serv­ ing his country as a combat engineer in the Army during World War II. On Jan. 17. 1946 in Delton, he married* Pauline Bagley who survives. A sheet metal worker for 38 years, Mert was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 360. He enjoyed helping others, loved deer hunt­ ing and gardening; giving most of the vegeta­ bles away. Mert enjoyed going to sporting events, and tie and his beloved wife Pauline, donated the land for the Delton Boosters Club Building, worked bingo for the Athletic Boosters, helped put up the first scoreboard and bleachers at the football field, and made the first whirlpool for Delton athletic use. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; sons. Dennis (Janis) of Delton. Douglas (Lynn) of Plainwell. Dave of Delton; grandchildren, Benjamin. William. Nicole. Brian and Laura Campbell; two great grandchildren. Brittney and Tanner Marshall; a sister. Autumn LaPine of Richland and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother. Palmer Kimble; and a sister. Doris Norris. Funeral services werp conducted on Monday. Sept. 22. 2003, at Faith United Methodist Church. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann officiating. Interment was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association. The American Heart Association or Delton Athletic Boosters will be appreciated. Arrangements were made oy WilliamsGorcs Funeral Home. Delton. �The Hast» -gs Banner - Thursday. September 25. 2003 - Page 7 Phoebe Mann VALDOSTA. Ga. - Jonathan Francis Murphy, age 15. of Valdosta. GA. passed away Wednesday. Sept. 3. 2003 in Gainsville. Fla. Jonathan died from complications after being struck by lightning on Sunday. Aug. 31, at his family home. Survivors include his father and step-moth­ er. Bruce and Kellie Murphy of Las Vegas. Nev.; mother and step-father. Helen and Michael Scott; brother. Jason; his twin sister. Jacquelyn; and sister. Elizabeth, all of Valdosta; grandparents. Larry and Mary Morphy of Hastings: great grandmother. Louis Schleh of the Middleville-Hastings area; and uncle. Darrell (Mary) Murphy and cousin, Adam of California. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 7. 2003 in Valdosta, Ga. Bonnie Lee Foltz SUNFIELD - Bonnie Lee Foltz, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17.2003 at the age of 71. She was bom April 18, 1932 in Flint, the daughter of Frederick and Marion (Bates) Leeck. She lived a long fulfilled life playing golf, doing crosswords, playing cards with good friend Shirley Mellinger. Bonnie was preceded in death by her son. Pat Foltz, who passed away in 1994. Surviving are her husband of 52 years. Dale E. Foltz; daughter, Terri (Mike) Brown; daughter-in-law, Dianne Foltz; grandchildren, Andrea Root, Ryan Root, Bonnie Dennis. Cody Dennis, Amanda (Riley) Horsfall (Foltz), and Seth Foltz; great grandchild. Mackenzie Rue Horsfall; sister. Patricia Lewis ot Flint; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Barb Foltz; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 20. 2003 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the S.P.Y.'s Youth Scholarship Fund, c/o RFH, P.O. Box 36, Sunfield, MI 48890. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. For more information log on to legacy.com. Velma C. Allen HASTINGS - Velma C. Allen, age 91, of Hastings, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Allen was bom Feb. 2, 1912 in Mesick. Mich., rhe daughter of Harley and Lula Belle (Stubbs) Wells. She was raised in the Mesick area and abended schools there She was married to Fred L. Allen on Aug. 24. 1928 Mrs Allen lived all her married life in the Hastings area She was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses, avid reader of the Bible and sharing her faith, enjoyed flower gardening, her cat “Herbie’’, taught guitar and years ago enjoyed enter­ taining the patients at the old Percy Jones Veteran’s Hospital in Battle Creek. Mrs. Allen is survived by her sister, Luella (Jerry) Heselschwerdt, of Pt Myers Beach, Florida; nieces, Byrdie Lopez of Hastings and Betty Backe of Hastings; nephew. Earl Gregory of Hastings; several great nieces and nephews and great gieat nieces and nephew s. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. Fred on May 2,1985; eight brothers and sisters. No funeral home visitation. Services were held Wednesday. Sept. 24, 2003 at Hasting. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Arturo Gomez officiating. Burial was at Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. William C. McCarty LAKE ODESSA - William C. McCarty, Sr., age 91, of Lake Odessa, passed away early Thursday morning. Sept. 18. 2003 at Thornapple Manor. Bill was bom in Lowell on July 6, 1912 to Leon J. and Catherine E. (Philo) McCarty. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1972 with the rank of Sergeant First Class after 27 yean of service spanning World War II. the Korean War. and the Viet Nam War. Among his commendations. Bill was awarded the Silver Star. He is survived by Agnes (Van Heiden), his loving wife of 63 years; children. Beverly McCarty of Lee’s Summit. MO. Cynthia Swigert of Waynesville. MO. Daniel McCarty of Holden. MO. Magaret (Danny) Medley of Fleming. MO. Thomas (Sue) McCarty of Bellevue. MI. William McCarty. Jr. of Newburg. MO. Linda (George) Wheeler of Waynesville. MO. Catherine (Howard) Goodman of Dixon. MO. and Marlene McLemore of Ft. Worth. TX; broth­ er. Clare McCarty of California; 16 grand­ children; 40 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his brother. Leon Jack McCarty; sister. Jane Keranen; granddaughter. Laura Lea Wallers; and great grandson. Ahmad Qawash. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Sept. 26 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Lowell. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Jackson-Mutschler VFW Post #4461 in Lake Odessa, or Io Thornapple Manor. Arranger *:nts are being handled by the Koops Fun- । Chapel in Lake Odessa. HAST1INGS - Phoebe Mann, age 92. of Hastings, died Friday at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place ami burial will be in Goshen, Indiana. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I___ Dorothy Williams LAKE ODESSA - Dorothy Williams, of Lake Odessa, went Home to her Lord on Friday. Sept. 19. 2003. Bom Dorothy Criswell in Franklin. Tenn, on Nov. 6. 1925. she lived in Tennessee for 20 years before marrying Barry Williams on Jan. 10, 1945. Ten years later, she and Barry moved to Michigan. Dorothy was a member of the Living Gospel Church in Lake Odessa, a beloved friend to numerous people, a wonderful mother, and an adored grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband. Barry; four sisters; and one brother. Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Donna and Bill Riggs, and Dale Decker and her fiance, Ernie; five grandchildren, Sarah, Amber (Jeff). Man. Josh, and Kalli; great grandchild. Blake; several nieces and a nephew; and a devoted niece. Betty (Elwood) Desgranges. To those that were lucky enough to have known and loved Dorothy, she was one of God's angels that blessed every life she knew. We will forever love you. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Living Gospel Church in Lake Odessa. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia Area Hospice. The arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Celebrity Servers Night is tonight The Barry County United Way campaign will have a Celebrity Servers Night this afternoon and tonight Thursday. Sept. 25 at the Elias Brothers Big Boy Restaurant in Hastings. Anyone who comes to dinner at Big Boy will have a meal served by one of the volun­ teer area “celebrities." All tips collected by celebrity servers will be given to the Barry County United Way and Big Boy will donate 10% of the day’s total sales. Servers from 5 to 7 p.m. will be Tammy Pennington. COA; Deb Button. Hodges Jewelry; Terese Moupin-Moore. Barry County Substance Abuse; Patty Woods. MainStreet Savings Bank; Ron Martin, Lakewood Access; Terri Sutherland, Riverfront Financial; Dave McIntyre. WBCH, and Robin Welton. Riverfront Financial. Servers scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. will be Bonnie Ballinger. Community Foundation; Lani Forbes, Barry County United Way; Brian Shumway. Barry County Substance Abuse; Mike Bremer. Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation; Lyn Briel, Barry County Red Cross; Barb Getty. Pierson Cook Realty; Pastor Tim Oyer and Jason Sixberry. DARE. Greenfield-Ransome wed Minerva Bauman turns 97 Minerva Bauman celebrates her 97th birth­ day on September 27th. A 97th birthday card shower will be held. She was a Dowling resident. Fclpausch employee, a Rosie the Riviter during World War II. 4-H leader teaching sewing, wonder­ ful mother and grandmother and great-grand­ mother and great great grandmother. Cards may be sent to Room 109. Masonic Pathways, 1200 Wright Ave., Alma, MI 48801. Jacklyn R. Hardy PORTAGE - Jacklyn R. Hardy of Portage, passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003. Jacklyn was bom Jan. 21, 1953 in Hastings, the daughter of Robert and Dona (Ferguson) Hardy. She was a former manager of McDonald’s in Richland. Jacklyn loved her dogs and enjoyed being on the computer. She is survived by her mother and step father Dona and Wayne Short; sons. Dan, Jason and Rob Chandanais; daughter, Deirdre Hopkins and Andrea, Angela and Tiffany Chandanais; brothers. Brian (Tana) Hardy, and Greg (Teresa) Hardy; sisters. Marsha (Alan) McCarty, and Robin Hardy: and sev­ eral grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A graveside service was conducted Tuesday. Sept. 23, 2003, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. Memorial contributions to a chanty of ones choice will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. De ion Judy A. Hook NASHVILLE - Judy A. Hook, age 58. of Nashville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Hook was bom March 8, 1945 in Hastings, the daughter of Ermund and Betty (McClelland) Strong. She was raised on the family farm on Morgan Rd. and attended area schools, grad­ uating from Nashville High School in 1963. After high school, she attend Wright Beauty Academy in Battle Creek. On Aug. 6, 1965, at the family farm in Nashville she married Larry Hook. The cou­ ple spent their lives together in the Nashville area, eventually purchasing their farm on Lawrence Rd. where the couple settled together. She was employed with several local busi­ nesses throughout the years, but her true pas­ sion was helping other folks in the communi­ ty Judy was the type of person who never met a stranger. She was well known for her abili­ ty and willingness to seek those who need a helping hand; then lend her assistance in any way possible. Her “How can I help you” attitude left everyone she interacted with a terrific exam­ ple of what “giving” really means. Through the years Judy’s service to her community was recognized as she was decorated with awards mcluding personal recognition from our states governor. In her spare time. Judy, enjoyed cooking, doing crafts at her home, and sharing time with her beloved pets, especially her dogs. For Christmas she spent countless hours making presents for all the dogs and their owners which she cared for. In her earlier years she and Larry enjoyed rollerskating and spending time together. She was truly a person who could get the most out of life. She is survived by her beloved husband of 38 years Larry; one sister, Dianne Hildred; sisters-in-law Judy (Ken) Rogers; Nora (Ed) Hickey, and Vicky (Bion) Eye; three nephew’s and four nieces. She was pieceded in death by her parents Frmund and Betty (McClelland) Strong. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Sept. 3. 2003 at the Daniels Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Nashville Fire Department or ambulance service. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. In a beautiful afternoon ceremony, on Saturday. May 24.2003, Nicole P. Greenfield and Mark E. Ransome were united in mar­ riage. The maid of honor was Angie Greenfield, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Katie Metzger, Dawn Tobias. Amy Witzel. and Michelle McCausey. all close friends of the bride. Mike Ransome, served his twin brother as best man. Groomsmen were Eric Hoffman, Marvin Tobias. Jeff Backe, close friends of the groom, and Ted Greenfield, brother of the bride. Coral Tampio and Teresa Banis, sisters of the groom, shared the honor of mistress of ceremony Ushers were George Ransome Jr., brother of the groom, and Joe Tampio and Gale Banis, brother-in-laws of the groom. Following the ceremony. Mark and Nickie were joined by 300 family members and friends as they celebrated at the Barry Expo Center. After a honeymoon in Key West. Florida, the new couple now resides in Hastings. Maiville 4 generations Stewart Howes to celebrate 90th birthday Stewart Howes will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Sept. 23rd. He and his wife, Betty, have lived in their home at 102 Shriner St. for 53 years. Jarrod Lee Sowles, Angola. IN and Tia Marie Poll. Hastings. Timothy Wayne McKay. Freeport and Kelli Jo Klein, Freeport. Earl Lloyd Bair, Hastings and Jennifer Closie Planck, Hastings. Alan Wynn Brill. Hastings and Jennifer Marie Ogden, Hastings. Scott Leroy Averill. Middleville and Melissa Kay Brewer, Middleville. Kenneth Michael Cross. Hastings and Alesse Mae Nichols, Hastings. Todd Michael Schantz. Hastings and Tiffany Lynn Cappon. Hastings. Theodore Scott Hughes, Hastings and Sharon Marie Hallada, Hastings. Mark Jason Lundquist. Delton and Rhonda Renee Holewa, Delton. Adam Jack Salisbury. Delton and Jennifer Nicole Grogan. Delton. Brian Paul Keasling, Nashville and Michelle Dawn Heaton. Nashville. James Michael Benedict. Delton and Shelby Lynn Wortman, Delton. Robert G. Jones, Delton and Brenda J. Cutler. Plainwell. From left to right, Richard Maiville Sr., James Maivlle, Ethan James Maiville and Douglas Maiville. BOY - Catfen Michael Cusack, bom Aug. 26. 2003 at 7:33 p.m. at Spectrum Butterworth. Weighing 8 lbs.. 20 1/2 inches long. Parents are Mark and Andrea Cusack of Lake Odessa. GIRL, EN3 Bradley and Brook Dexter, as well as. Chase. Breonna. Kody. and Nathanial wish to announce the birth of Cassandra Marie. She weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs.. was 19 inches long. She was bom Aug. 28. 2003 at the Balboa Naval Medical Center. San Diego. CA. Bradley is stationed at Coronado Naval Base aboard the USS Zephyr. Proud grandmother is Shirley Dexter, great grandmother. Caroline Gross, both of Nashville. TRIPLETS - Bom at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo on Sept. 1, 2003 to Douglas and Tammy (Morrison) Whitmore of Dowling. Boy - Alex Jon, bom at 4:14 a.m. weighing 3 lbs. 13.6 ozs. and 17 inches long. Boy - Alden Grandville, bom at 4:17 a.m. weighing 3 lbs. 13 ozs. and 17 1/4 inches long. Girl - Mary Elizabeth, bom at 4 18 a.m. weighing 3 lbs. 13.8 ozs. and 17 d/4 inches long. AH will be welcomed home by big sister/cousin Brooklyn and big brother, Alan. BOY, Eric Kenneth, bom at Metropolitan Hospital on Sept. 3,2003 at 8:05 a.m. to Neta and Edward Bignail of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. EVEN AT 30. ? HE'S STU K1NDA NERDY • •f ANDY KELLY'S HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE HENDRICK 1 Seu. Stax*. TfaliAM. £***. &IL & fanii < Amencn Pnnting-Dick & Tom Smith Arizona Republic Joey Reaves Bailey Park Au*o Service Andy Mercer Buckland Insurance Agency-Pat Buckland Dr. Charles Caldwell Dr Glenn E. Hahn MacLeod Chnopractic Center-Dr MacLeod Med Service-Dr Thomas Hicks Mid Lakes Mini Storage-Gary Buckland If you see Bonnie Converse on Fridoy, September 26th, wish her o Hoppy Retirement. She finally did it! BUOY YOUR MTIKCMBrY! YOU'VE URMR IT. Low. Charlie Charles. Para and Nic Tod. Deb, Angie and Doug Don. Carlent, Do*we. Raul. Matt. Sarah. Nathan. and Bethany Joberta Mulberry Fore Golf Course-Tad Davis State Grounds Coflee House-Bob Dickinson Vision Services-Dr Bruce Christianson Wood Source-Steve Johnson INDIVIDUAL Bill & Elaine Baak. Dave Bowers. Suzette Bradley. Ann Burnham. Vai Cambell. Jim & Sharon Colville. • Bob & Nita Crelstnger, Jan Cummins. Mary Dawson. John & Kay Doyle, Michelle Eppmk, Stephanie Files, Dariene Francs. Jessica Francis. Roxanne Frey. Doug & Mary Garrett, Roberta Gendemalik. Tom & Lynn Gibson, June G'flord, Joseph Glasgow. Tern Heath. Mary Inman, Katt« Johnson. April Katz. Steve & Sue Kelly, Tammi Lawrence. Bob & Cindy McAlear. Ed & Sue McKeough. Jr.. Carol McNally. Bobbi Moorehead. Chuck Norton. Cheryl Peters, Stephanie Steams. Jo Stebbins. Marianne Swrft. Liz Van Sickle. Mary Vitek. Gevena Woodmansee. �Page B - Thursday, September 25. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Today is the second and final home meet of the season for the Lakewood High School varsity cross-country team. The rest of the season has matches out of town. The Lake Odessa Depot-Museum will be open Saturday from 10 am. until 2 p.m. John Waite will be the host for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. There will be a librarian on hand for the Ionia County Genealogy' Society to assist any visitors. There will be a semi-annual rummage sale Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3 and 4. at the Fellowship Hall, sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist Church. Hours are from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. On the last day. one may fill a grocery bag for $1. Bargains galore. Looking ahead, at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Oct. 11. the county genealogy society will meet at Lake Manor. During the same week the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet on Thursday. Oct. 9. for the second meeting in its 36th year. One major accomplishment ia the 35-year history is the moving and restoration of the railroad depot from trackside to a beautiful spot on Emerson Street between two apartment houses. Another is the preservation of local history through books and the Bonanza Bugle, which is published four times each year. Much of local history has been saved by providing a repository for photographs of local scenes and people at the depot. More than 41) attended the Sept. 18 meeting of the Ionia County chapter of retired school personnel. More than onethird of the group came from Lakewood. Ernie Dear, retired Port Huron educator, currently president of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, was the guest speaker. He emphasized the importance of growing the membership base. Only a fraction of Michigan school retirees are members. This organization includes bus drivers, cooks, secretaries, administrators! and custodians, as well as teachers. A local change is that memorial gifts now will be channeled into a summer reading program in the county’s libraries, where the funds will benefit many chil­ dren. Mention was made that the North LeValley school on M-66 has been in con­ tinuous use as a school for 150 years. At the conclusion of the meeting, treasurer Delos Johnson conducted the drawings for door prizes of either mum plants or folding Granny's grudge Dear Annie: I have three sons, and we always were close to my parents. When Dad died, we helped Mom a lot. Two years ago. Mom became upset with our son, Ryan,'’ because he didn't have time to help her with something. Ryan was then working full time and going to school. He asked Mom if she could find someone else to do the work. She became upset, and words were exchanged. For a while, the tension was awful, but 1 saw them hug at a family gathering and assumed things were settled. I was wrong. Ryan is getting married soon, and Mom refuses to come to the wedding. I have asked her to reconsider and have prayed that she will change her mind, but it hasn't worked. 1 sent her a letter last week, and offered to provide transportation and pay for her hotel room and meals, but 1 haven’t heard back. Mom attended all her other grandchildren's weddings, even the ones out of state. My nephew is getting married two weeks after Ryan, and I know she will be at that one. I'm just sick about this. I wake up at night depressed. I would get down on my knees to oeg her, but I know it won't help. What can I do? -- Hurting Mother Dear Hurting: We have a hard time under­ standing grandparents who seem to go out of their way to hold grudges and build animosity. Here's a last-ditch effort: Ryan should visit his grandmother in person, if possible, and apolo­ gize for any unkind words he may have direct­ ed at her. He should then tell her he loves her and that it means a great deal to him to have her at his wedding. If she still cannot forgive him. there is nothing more you can do, but Grandma should understand that she is creat­ ing a rift that may never heal. No love from afar and James Acn^pf Jackson, Jill Leito of Alissa Goble passes the halfway point in the double dual meet against Delton Kellogg and Lansing Everett. Dr. Lee Stuart is applauding at right. Construction Redirects Parking at Pennock Pennock Health Services continues to grow, and with that growth comes con­ struction. Parking by Emergency will be limited for about 6 months. Access is still available, but limited to drop off and pick up of patients. Visitors are asked to use the west entrance near Fish Hatchery Park. Or ask your doctor if you can use Pennock State Street Center for lab and x-ray services at 1108 W. State Street in Hastings. Thanks for your patience during con­ struction. For more information call Customer Service at (269)945-1760. Pennock Muskegon, Tom and PhyllLs from Clarksville. Dr. Timothy Pickens and Mary Ellen came from Saline. Finishing touches were made on Saturday for the decorative lamp posts, new to Tupper Lake Street. A brick mason cut and placed bricks to finish the open­ ings around the posts and the electrical boxes at the lamp bases. Now the flanges are in place and the posts have a very fin­ ished appearance. The hitching rails have been located. There was a diligent search by a council member, a village worker and a historian. Parts were here and there. The components are now at the depot for his­ torical preservation. They are the last ves­ tiges of a bygone era when horse and buggy travel was the normal mode of transportation in the village. Last week the GR Press had a story that the high school choirs at Jenison High School will sing to honor World War II veterans in the U. S. Capital next spring when they take pan in the dedica­ tion of the WW II memorial. Forty high school choirs from around the nation will be singing. Jenison has 102 members in its Chorale and 31 in its Chamber Singers. Lakeshore H.S. at Stevensville will also partiepate. Dr. Robert Oster, longtime director of vocal music at l-akewood High School, is director of the Chorale group. Among the numbers they will sing is "I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo." HEAtTH^^SEXVICES Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I have been together for two years, but it's been a long-dis­ tance relationship the entire lime. I recently found a great job near my home. Meanwhile, my boyfriend is two hours away, working on his Ph.D. I don't want to give up my new job to move near him. and he hasn't been able to find employment here. Marriage is not in our immediate future, so we need to find a compromise to keep this going. 1 love him, but I'm lonely, and tired of having a weekend boyfriend. The guys in my area are starting to look awfully attractive, and 1 am getting depressed about sleeping alone each night. - Almost Single in Maine Dear Almost Single: It is not a good sign that you are checking out other men as possi­ ble bed partners because your boyfriend is around only on weekends. Since there is no indication that you will be living in the same town in the near future, this might be a good opportunity to offer your boyfriend his free­ dom. You both should be seeing others. If, and when, you are in closer proximity, you might give it another whirl, but there's no sense in forcing yourself into a committed relationship al this time. You aren't ready. Helping hospice Dear Annie: Thank you for mentioning hos­ pice. When my mother was dying, my sister and I were overwhelmed. Hospice gave us a book on the dying process, and when Mom died, they thought of everything, including the phone calls that needed to be made. We were not asked to give money, yet social workers, nurses and caregivers came to the hou’e on a regular basis. I will never forget how reassur­ ing it was to have professionals help us though that emotional time. 1 cannot say enough about this wonderful organization. - Thankful in California Dear Thankful: Neither can we. Anyone facing the terminal illness of a loved one should contact the local hospice association for help and comfort. Say no to nudity **r»»er» »• F*’ Prescription Convenience.. . Location Drive-thru Internet Close to your Physicians Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES 269-948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings ___ Dear Annie: I am a 45-year-old woman. I have two grown daughters in their 20s, and a son, "William.’’ age 14. The women in this family never have felt ashamed of our bodies, nor did we believe it was wrong to be unclothed in front of William. Four years ago. I remarried, and tny hus­ band says it is a bad idea for William to see me naked. My husband was raised with four sis­ ters, and he says he never saw them running around naked. Please keep in mind Fm not talking about constant nudity. It is a once-in-awhile thing, like when 1 am jumping into the shower, that William may see me in the buff. When William's friends come over, I make sure 1 am fully covered. I have spent years explaining to my children that the naked body is nothing to be embarrassed about My hus­ band thinks this is terrible. William is com­ fortable. and so am I. We will abide by what you think. - Naked al the Beach Dear Naked: Covering up does not mean you are ashamed of your body. It is an issue of privacy and consideration for the discomfort of others. Although William has no problem with your nudity now, that may not be the case as he gets older. Most teenage boys do not want to see their mothers naked (and if they do. that's a different problem). Since you are not a nudist and don't make a habit of running around without clothing, it should not be a big deal to throw on a robe or close the door before showering. Do it for your husband's peace of mind, if for no other rea­ son. Chicks dig jerks? Dear Annie: If I read one more letter in your column from a woman complaining about her drug-addicted or unemployed boyfriend, Fm going to scream. There was even one from a woman who said she finally figured out her boyfriend of four years was an alcoholic. It took her four years to figure that out? Spare me! Why do modem American women continu­ ally throw themselves at losers? I'm a 43-yearold man with a good job, in good physical con­ dition. reasonably attractive with a full head of hair, and yet I can't find a date, let idone a woman interested in a real relationship. You tell me, Annie, what is wrong with American women? Why are they attracted only to men they think they need to save? Lonely in Louisiana Dear Lonely: Well soon be receiving mail from women asking why men are attracted only to skinny females who treat them like dirt. While there are plenty of people who behave like moths near a flame, there are just as many who are sensible and kind, looking for a person who will be thoughtful and consider­ ate in return. If you encounter only the fanner, you need to expand your search. Was gift gotten? Dear Annie: Three months ago, we were invited to a bridal shower for a niece. We live six hours away, so we mailed a gift from her registry. The following month, we attended her wedding and had the present delivered from the store. To date, we have not gotten any acknowledgement that either gift was received. When should our niece acknowledge receipt of the gifts, and how can I find out if they actu­ ally arrived? - Aunt Who is Still Waiting Dear Aunt: Gifts should be acknowledged with a written thank-you note as soon as pos­ sible. When multiple gifts are received (as at weddings), allow the recipient three months to send an acknowledgement. After that, call the store and ask if the gift was delivered, then call the couple and ask if the gift arrived. It is entirely possible they never received it Annie's Mailbox is written by KathyMitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anmesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at n-nw.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Notice Edgewater Broadcasting Inc. has applied before the FCC on 08/27/03 for a new construction per­ mit to rebroadcast WEMU. YPSILANTI, Ml channel 206 from ON SR 37 .25 MI S HAST­ INGS, MI on channel 279 with 13 watts, serv-s ing HASTINGS, MI. | �The Hastings Bannar - Thursday, September 25. 2003 - Page 9 Ninety years and mere in Barry County Gladys Marie Smith Chamberlain. Part One By Joyce Weinbrecht This week’s column was researched and presented by Charles Monica, who knew Gladys very we//. This was written while she was still living. She died on Thursday. June 8.2000 at age 94 and is buried in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Gladys Marie (Smith) Chamberlain On Oct. 8.1906. Amanda (Ernestine) Smith gave birth at her farm home to Gladys Marie Smith, her fifth child. The Smith home was the second farm home east of Shultz, on the south side of the roadway, above the CK&S Railroad tracks. Father Andrew Smith owned and farmed about 80 acres, as well as often working as a drayman for the local Shultz merchants. Shultz, in 1906, was a CK&S rail stop for passengers and freight and was an active hill-top community with a post office, creamery, a beautiful red brick church, and several stores and a few residences. (Now 90 years later the village has mostly vanished.) Andrew H. Smith was bom in Pittsford, Mich, and Amanda Ernestine was bom in West Liberty. Ohio. They married on March 22, 1885, and soon moved to Shultz. Andrew and Amanda patented six children. Lavina, bom Nov. 3, 1886, expired of pneumonia at age 19. Ernest, bom July 26, 1888, in adult­ hood was the manager of the Shultz Creamery and when that creamery closed, worked for many years as manger of the creamery at Delton. In adulthood, Ernest married Margarite Slinchcomb. Daughter Bessie was bom May 23. 1892, and. in adulthood, married Byron Lewis. Gladys remembers singing at her sister Bessie’s wedding by standing on a chair so that she could be seen and heard. Second son Clarence, was bom July 9,1898 and. in adult­ hood, married Lydia Wonderlich. The last son. Forest, was bom on Feb. 18, 1912, and. in adulthood, married Gertrude Gales and later, Eleanor Frary. As a child, Gladys was rather frail and often ill with the living conditions in rural America shortly after the turn of the century. From early childhood, Gladys remembers attending the Shultz Evangelical Church where her Sunday School class was taught for many years by “Aunt” Gustie Weyerman. She recalls a special memory of a Sunday School lesson where there was a large picture of the angels celebrating or announcing Christ’s birth and each student was given a small indi­ vidual picture of the same painting. She recalls that the angels were very vivid and real to her young mind. Brother. Ernie, who was a young man when Gladys was bom, was special to her because he came home with special treats and gave his baby sister much attention. She recalls that in the home kitchen, the cupboards were built from floor to ceiling with a work ledge about table-top high, as was the custom in the large kitchens that prepared so much food without electricity or inside waler. Ernest would let Andrew Smith. Bessie Smith Gladys Smith and her stand on the cupboard ledge and then catch her if she was about to jump or fall. Only an elder brother was allowed to gave baby sisters that excitement and special privi­ lege. Because of her continuing childhood infir­ mities, Gladys did not start school until September of 1913. She entered the Hinds School, which was East on Shultz Road and then south on Cedar Creek Road about 1 1/4 miles from her home, and she walked to and from school. Gladys recalls that as she regained her health she was permitted to work in the fields with the rest of the family. Some years her father raised small acreage of green beans and/or yellow pickles as cash crops, she remembers that picking green beans was OK because you could pick sitting down and slide along as you picked on both sides of a row. but that bending over to pick pickles caused backache and they were heavy to move and handle. (Gladys probably has never weighed 100 lbs. all during her lifetime.) The Hinds School was a one-room country school, and Gladys fondly remembers Edith Philips, Laura Dryer, Zano Beach. Eva Lancaster. Lena Laubaugh and Charles Bicven as very young women and men who taught at th Hinds School when she attended. In the early decades of this century, Michigan rural students educated in primary schools had to take a written examination after completion of elementary school. This examination had to be passed prior to a stu­ dent being allowed to start the ninth grade (high school). In Barry County all rural ele­ mentary students went to the courthouse in Hastings to take this spring examination. Country kids like Gladys seldom went to Hastings, even though it was only nine miles away. To go to Hastings and then to the Courthouse was both awesome and scary for most rural kids. When Gladys was finishing her seventh grade year, her teacher recom­ mended that she take the so-called “eighth grade examination” to gain experience both as to the setting and as to the academics involved. Gladys took the examination and unexpectedly passed. She fully expected then to go to Hastings High School. Her parents felt she was too young, so she attended the Hinds School for another year. ----------That autumn she was allowed to spend two weeks in the Paw Paw area picking grapes. This was a new adventure, and working for her own money was an important “growing up” remembrance. Paw Paw was a consider­ able distance from home for a rural girl in 1918. In recalling her childhood years. Gladys remembers that her father wanted potatoes in some form for every meal. She recalls that her parents always raised a large garden and each family member worked in the garden to pull and destroy the weeds. The garden produce was important for the year -round food sup­ ply Father Andrew buried apples, cabbage, carrots and potatoes for late winter and early spring use. A large crock of sauerkraut was made each autumn for winter meals. She recalls that all the farm work was done with horses and usually her dad milked three cows and raised pigs and beef for home use. The Shultz area did not enjoy electricity until many years later. Home heating was accom­ plished with wood, but her father would at times unload a railcar of coal at the Shultz Railroad station and then he might purchase a ton for winter heal. Gladys remembers the aforementioned green beans and pickles that were raised as cash crops, but also remembers that the annu­ al wheat field was raised so that the grain could be sold to pay the annual property taxes. Her father was niver a rich man, but he was hard working, independent. God-fearing, and he did not like indebtedness. He probably was typical of the men who prevailed and lived in the early agricultural decades of this United Slates of America. His pay as a dray­ man was 25 cents per load from the railroad station to delivery al the local merchants. The hill that was necessary’ to be climbed to get to Shultz, with the sandy and gravelly road con­ ditions. often snow covered in winter, made the tasks more difficult. Gladys remembers many special programs at the Evangelical Church in Shultz at Christmastime and also in honor of Children’s Day, which was annually in June. The church would be decorated with home­ grown flowers. Gladys had a fine voice and often asked to sing in the programs. She still remembers a song she sang in 1912 at Christmastime, asking for a doll’s dress for an unclothed doll. (That distinct recollection is now 84 years in keeping.) The CK&S trains ran frequently from Woodbury to Kalamazoo and on weekends at scheduled times. Friends often came by train from Hastings or Kalamazoo or stops in Gladys Smith, 1912 between and spent Sunday at the Smith home. Mother Amanda was often busy preparing food for frequent visitors. Gladys started high school in September of 1920. She traveled two years by train on school day. from Shultz to Hastings and feturh. She remembers that the train fare was 23 cents each way, which was not cheap for a nine- or len-mile trip. After the friendliness of the one-room Hinds School, the Hastings High School was large. For the first few months. Gladys felt out of place but remem­ bers that two teachers. Miss Poppins, who taught algebra and Miss Robson, who taught English, were kind to her and gave her special encouragement. This was endearing to a young country girl in homemade clothing who was a bit awed by the city and then the school. The first year that Gladys attended Hastings High School, it was necessary for her parents to pay a tuition to send her there and. of course, there were books to be purchased. Again, father Andrew planned for the expen­ ditures by raising cash crops (beans or cucumbers) to provide the money. Naturally. Gladys had to help in Die harvesting to help earn for her education. She recalls that for some reason, the tuition was not charged her second year at Hastings High, which was some relief to the economics of the family. In her junior year attending Hastings High School, Gladys rode with Mabel Hart (Osgood) and the two Carpenter sisters. One of the Carpenter sisters attended Hastings High, too. and the two older girls work in an office. The girls had a Ford car, and working in an office was intriguing to Gladys. She enjoyed her typing class in high school and hoped to have a clerical career upon gradua­ tion. At the time of Gladys' senior year, her par­ ents rented a farm for one year at Barber’s Corner, Northeast of Hastings. Gladys then rode to school daily in a horse and buggy driven by another student, Lloyd Schroyer, who lived nearby. Gladys was always musically talented, and she w«s able to get noon jobs at the school cafeteria that paid 90 cents per week and her lunch. She then spent 25 cents a week for piano lessons, at which she excelled. At times, her piano lessons was in the Second Ward of Hastings, so Gladys had a long walk from the school to the North side of the city for her weekly lesson. In her senior year, she was hired by Ann Burton of the Barry County Normal to watch and care for children during their weekday lunch hour. This job paid $1 per week and allowed Gladys to continue her piano lessons. Her exposure to Barry County Normal led Ann Burton to recommend that she become a teacher because she had good control of the children during the noon period. Gladys was a very good student at Hastings High and graduated in June of 1924 with a 94.36 grade point, ranking her fourth in a graduating class of 88 persons. After gradua­ tion, she decided to follow Ann Burton's advice and become a teacher. She had the option of attending Barry County Normal for one year or to attend Western Slate Teachers College for six weeks in the summer which, if passed, would allow her to leach one year in mral primary schools. She-choae to attend Western Stale in Kalamazoo. She borrowed $50 from her older brother. Ernest, to cover her expenses at “Western” and in Kalamazoo. 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In its prime, the company, founded by Charles Murphy during the 1950s, was the world’s leading manufacturer of magnetic recording heads and employed approximately 200 people. When the company closes the Vermontville plant al the end of the month, most of the skeleton crew of 14 to 15 manufacturing and office workers will lose their jobs. “A small number of people will continue in an administrative capacity when we move our offices to Wixom, which is a suburb of Detroit." said Schwartz. “We’re sad that we have to leave; but, unfortunately we don't have a financial choice and the economic situation forced us to do this." Local Kiwanis note Kids’ Day Members of the Hastings Kiwanis Club are joining other Kiwanis clubs across the nation in observing Kids’ Day today. Thursday. Sept. 25. The Hastings group supports activities for children throughout the year. 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Hastings on the wrong end of the homecoming celebration last Friday at Wyoming Park, and its the Saxons turn. Holland Christian is also 0-4. and the Maroons are playing their first season of var­ sity football. The Saxons winless streak has reached 14 thing for granted, and if it doesn’t, it should be a happy homecoming on Johnson Field. Delton found out what Maple Valley foot­ ball is all about last week, and now the Panthers will be trying to get back on track with a Kalamazoo Valley Association contest at home against Paw Paw. It’s homecoming at Delton as well, but DK faces a much tougher opponent than does Hastings. Paw Paw is sitting atop the KVA. with Pennfield, at 4-0 after blowing out GalesburgAugusta 47-0 last week. Maple Valley also heads back into league The Lions h?ad to Leslie to meet the Blackhawks who suffered their first loss of the season lai-t week to Dansville. Middleville's win over Wayland last Friday, and South Christian's double overtime victory over Caledonia set things up for a big showdown in Middleville this week. The Trojans and Sailors are both 3-0 in the O-K Gold. The only two teams with unde­ feated records left in the league. Middleville is 4-0 overall, while South suffered a nonleaguc loss to Grand Rapids Christian in the opening week of the season. The winner takes control of the drivers seat in the league. The Lakewood offense has had a tough time in the Capital Area Activities Conference III so far. This week the Vikings will try and get things moving against a 2-2 Lansing Catholic Central team on the road. Current Records Delton Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley Middleville 1-3 0-4 1-3 3-1 4-0 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Maple Valley 6, Delton 0 by Jon Gambee When two well coached and talented foot­ ball teams meet on the field of battle, the out­ come often comes down to which team makes the fewest mistakes. Maple Valley did not A pair of Hall of Fame coaches meet at midfield Friday night at Maple Valley. Guenther Mittelstaedt's (left) IJons topped Rob Heethuis’ Panthers last week 6-0. (Photo by Perry Hardin) play a perfect game, but they turned the ball over only once to visiting Delton Friday, while the Panthers committed four turnovers, two especially critical in a 6-0 loss to Maple Valley. It was the first meeting of the two Barr) County schools in 32 years. “This was my kind of football game,” said Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt after the game. “Two hard nosed teams bat­ tling it out for the entire game.” Indeed the outcome was never secure until the Lions were able to ran out the clock on Delton junior running back Corrie Latta (32) tries to keep his feet, while Maple Valley’s Ben Smitn (78), Josh Cook (77), and Ben Boss (5) pile on. (Photo by Perry Hardin) games. This Saxon team shouldn’t take any- play this week. TK Trojans’ speedy D steps into the spotlight Lots of people who were looking forward to last Friday’s football game between Middleville and Wayland went in expecting a shoot-out. Instead, only a single shot was fired in the Trojais' 6-0 win over Wayland. I didn’t really know what to expect, except to expect a good football game. And it was most definitely that. At this point in the season, Middleville’s defense looks like a great defense. Everyone was talking about the offense in the opening weeks. Not just Middleville's, but Wayland's as well. Both were outstanding Friday. What made it even more exciting was that Middleville scored in the first half, and missed the extra point I’m sure TK coach Tim Penfield didn’t need all that excitement. But watching the defense come up with stop, after stop, after stop, when one TD would have almost surely meant a loss, was 10 times better than any 49-42 contest I’ve ever seen. Wayland’s offense didn’t have much more luck than the Hastings Saxons did against Middleville a week earlier. Both offenses scored the same amount of points. Middleville’s defense didn’t give up a point against Wayland. Middleville’s defense didn’t give up a point against Hastings. The Saxons lone score was given up by the Trojans' offense. Holland Christian has put up more points against the Trojans* defense than Middleville’s other three opponents combined. The Maroons score once in the second quarter, after TK had taken a 28-0 lead, then added a late TD. The only other score against Middleville’s defense came on the opening play of the season against Comstock on a half back pass. Lots of people have spoken about the speed of the Trojan offense, but that speed is there on defense loo. Ask Adam Gensler or Andy Kelly about the speed of the Trojan defense. Part of it is speed, and part of it is coaching. A Linebacker running free at the quarter­ back should be able to get there whether he’s a world class sprinter or not. Once somebody has three sacks, you would think that an offense wouid throw a block­ er or two, or three in his way. Wayland didn’t, and Mark Rolison kept sacking the quar­ terback. With Wayland driving in the final minute, the Wildcats had a first-and-10 at the TK 21. Wayland tried to ran Stale qualifying sprinter Nick Wysocki around the end and he was stuffed for a 3-yard loss. On the next ph .’, everybody knows Wayland's going to throw. I was just staring at Rolison’s back washing him build up steam like a bull in the chute. The ball was snapped and he went flying through the line and threw down Gensler. Like everyone kne*v Wayland had to throw, Wayland should have known who they really had to block. The Cats were almost saveo on the next play, but their receiver came down out of bounds, and a fourth down pass fell incomplete as well. TK’s defense had done it. They’d shut-out Wayland. They’d shut out a Wayland team which had scored 48 points the week before, and 35 points the week before that. That’s why I started the Middleville story with week with the old, “Defense wins championships line." Middleville's fans erupted with the “Overrated” chant, although I think they were talking about Wayland's popcorn. There’s still a long way to go before the Trojans get to line-up and go against East Grand Rapids in the game between the O-K Gold and O-K White champs. This Friday, its South Christian’s turn to try and figure out Middleville’s defense. South beat Caledonia last Friday in double overtime, thanks to their quarterback run­ ning wild all over the field. Most quarterbacks have been running backwards against TK so far this fall. It should be fun to see. DK's Todd Champion hauls in a pass before being taken down by Maple Valley’s Ty VanAlstine. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Middleville’s Nate Labine prepares himself for a hit in the Trojans’ 6-0 victory over Wayland on Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) their final possession, a possession given to them via an interception by Harold Morgan “Delton is a well coached football team,” Mitlelstaedt said. “We knew we would have a tough battle on our hands.” Both Mittelstaedt and Panther Coach Rob Heethuis are members of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame and they are good friends off the field. "We both started at the same time. 1985.” Mittelstaedt. “The Banner ran a full page pic­ ture that fall of four new coaches in the area and Rob and I are in that picture. We're the only two left around.” "Rob was selected to the Hall of Fame last year and it was a well deserved honor,” Mittelstaedt said. The game's only score came in the opening minutes after Delton fumbled away the foot­ ball on the second play from scrimmage and Maple Valley's Joe Desrochers fell on it The Lions moved 36 yards in only six plays with junior running back Lance Harvey scoring from 12 yards out. When the tty for the two point conversion failed. Maple Valley had what proved to be the margin of victory. “It was never a safe lead,” Mittelstaedt said. “I was worried that our failure to make the two point conversion would come back to haunt us.” “But credit our defense. They played hard all night We didn't make too many mistakes, though we had some costly penalties. But we came up with big plays when we had to.” One very big play came on the drive fol­ lowing the Maple Valley touchdown. Delton drove from their own 39-yard line to the Maple Valley four using up 16 offensive plays and most of the first quarter clock. But on sec­ ond and goal from the four, Delton fumbled into the end zone and VanAlstinc fell on it to keep the Panthers from scoring and giving the ball back to the Lions. “That was a very close call,” Mittelstaedt said. “He fumbled just before he got to the end zone. One more step and be scores to tie it up.’’ Maple Valley did have one more legitimate scoring opportunity, just before the half. Delton, facing fourth-and-21 after consecu­ tive sacks by Eric Turner and Desrochers, was forced to punt the ball away with 20 seconds left on the scoreboard clock. Josh Beardslee broke through, blocked the punt and recov­ ered the ball on the Panther 20-yard line. Maple Valley hoped to score quickly but a pass into the end zone was intercepted by Corrie Latta and Delton managed to stave off the assault. The third quarter was one of ball control with neither team managing to breach its opponents 20-yard line. Delton did manage one more drive, late in the fourth quarter, moving from their own 38 to the Maple Valley 25-yard line by virtue of a 23-yard pass from Panther quarterback lyier Blacken to Latta with 2:57 left on the clock. But on the next play Morgan picked off a low pass to give Maple Valley the ball and the game. Haney picked up 11 yards on the first play and then Jason Beardslee rolled up 18 yards on four consecutive carries to give the Lions a much needed first down and con­ trol of the clock. At that point, with under a minu’e left to play, quarterback Derek Ripley had only to take a knee twice to give the Lions a victory over one of the toughest opponents Maple Valley has faced. The Lions dominated the ground game, racking up a total of 223 yards on the ground. Harvey led Maple Valley rashers with 97 yards on 16 carries. Delton had only 117 yards total offense on the night. Their leading rusher was John Noto with 39 yards on 12 carries. Defensively, Maple Valley was led by Turner, who had seven tackles and five play­ ers, Josh Beardslee, Ken Carns, Harold Morgan and Josh Cook with six each. Delton got outstanding performances on defense from Dustin Morgan, who finished with 23 tackles and from Corrie Latta and Todd Champion, who each finished with 10. Wyoming Park 42, Hastings 6 Hastings couldn’t spoil the homecoming party at Wyoming Park on Friday, as the Vikings ran past the Saxons 42-6. The Saxons haven't been shut out this sea­ son. but the offense only has one touchdown in its last three games. The Saxons lone score in this one. like their lone score a week earli- See FOOTBALL, pg. 11 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 25. 2003 - Page 11 FOOTBALL, continued from page 10 Maple Valley 's Josh Beardslee (33) chases down Delton quarterback Tyler Blacken in the backfield Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) er against Middleville, came when Brandon Johnson took the football for a long ride. This time on a kick return. Park had just taken a 28-0 lead in the third quarter, when Johnson’s 85-yard kick off return put the Saxons on the board. Other than th*. the Saxons couldn’t gel much going with the ball in their hands. The Wyoming Park defense held the Saxons to 4 sards rushing. Hastings gained 84 yards passing in the game. Quarterback Andy Kelly was the team’s leading ground gainer with 13 yards on three carries. In his time as QB. Kelly completed four of five passes for 45 yards. Ryan Ferguson lined up behind center for some of the contest and completed six of 11 passes for 39 yards. Johnson was the team’s leading offensive gainer. He caught two passes for 33 yards. Wyoming Park dominated the game on the ground on both sides of the ball. As impres­ sive as the Vikings were at allowing Hastings just 4 rushing yards. Park piled up 446 yards on the ground on offense. Park was led by Omar Henderson, who car­ ried the ball 19 times for 217 yards and scored fourTO’s. Middleville 6, Wayland 0 Il’s an old cliche. “Offense wins games, but defense wins championships." Nobody’s won anything yet. but the TK varsity football team took a huge step towards its first O-K Gold title by winning 6-0 at Wayland Friday. It was an outstanding defen­ sive effort by both teams, but the Trojans were one TD better. It didn’t hurt that Wayland quarterback Adam Gensler continually had to be getting up off his back. “We fell like we could put some pressure on them." said TK coach Tim Penfield. The Trojans couldn't have imagined things would work cut as well as they did. Senior outside linebacker Mark Rolison led the charge into the Wildcat backfield all night, finishing the contest with seven tack­ les. including five sacks. Penfield said in the Trojans* scheme put in for Friday by defensive coaches Mark Uyl, Skip Pranger, and Pal Marsman. Rolison would be the linebacker who would be free to chase after the quarterback. And chase he did. “We’re so well coached. We knew exactly what plays they were throwing at us. Il made it easy to get to that quarterback," said Rolison. All five of Rolison’s sacks were for huge losses. 45 yards total, which helped the Trojans hold Wayland to just 156 total yards. TK managed 203 total yards on offense. Every one of the sacks was huge, but two stand out for obvious reasons. In the second quarter a Rolison sack set up the only score of the ball game. The sack forced a third-and-very long, and after a Wayland pun! TK started with the ball at its own 45. TK then ran the ball eight times, ending in a short TD plunge by Adam Loveless. Tiic extra point was no good and the Trojans clung to a 6-0 for the remainder of the ball game. Loveless led the Trojans offensively with 63 yards on 20 carries. Scott Brooks rushed 10 times for 59 yards. Brooks also had a big day on the Trojans’ defense. He was the team’s leading tackler with nine. Andrew Reeder had seven tackles for TK. TK entered the game as the tenth ranked team in Division III in the state. Wayland was ranked eighth. There was only one turnover in the game. After driving to the Wayland 21 with just over five minutes left to go. Wayland’s Dustin Moseley picked up a Trojan fumble. The ’Cats then drove down the field to the TK 21 with a minute and a half to go. There the Trojan defense made its final stand. Wayland’s Nick Wysocki was stuffed for a three yard loss on first down. Rolison came through untouched on the blitz on second down, sacking Gensler for a 9-yard loss. “Always the next play," Penfield reminded his team from rhe sideline. The next play was a 20-yard pass from Gensler to his favorite target Brad Buell. Buell made a great catch inside the Trojan 10. but his foot came down on the sideline. A fourth down pass fell harmlessly incom­ plete. and the Trojans kneeled out the clock. The Trojans had a fun ride back to Middleville Friday night, but it’s always about the next game. The Trojans now have the only unblem­ ished overall record of all the teams in the QK Gold. South Christian, whom TK hosts Friday, and the Trojans are the only unbeatens in league play at 3-0. “In this O-K Gold they’re all huge.” said Penfield. “It will be another big ball >me. In fact, it’ll be at our place and we’U be ready to go" Haslett 35, Lakewood 7 A 25-yard TD run by lyier Beglin in the third quarter, and the ensuing extra point kick by Tyler Harms, were all the points the Lakewood varsity football team could muster in a 35-7 loss at Haslett in a Capital Area Activities Conference battle Friday night. Haslett scored 21 points in the second quarter to gain a 28-0 half-time advantage. “We came out and played a pretty fair first quarter." said Lakewood coach Randall Hager. “Then we let down, made a couple mistakes, and let them bust out on us." Beglin’s TD run was next score in the game, but Haslett added another TD in. the final quarter to officially seal the deal. “Il was too ’ittle too late," said Hager. “You’ve got to take your hats off to (Haslett). They did a great job." fix: Lakewood Vikings moved the ball at times during the game. It’s small mistakes which are costing Lakewood in their current three game losing streak. Lakewood is 1-3 so far this season, and 0-2 in the CAAC. “It’s nothing glaring," said Hager. “It's just a lot of little mistakes going on right now. Last year we lost 11 starters on offense, and it’s kind of showing up this year I guess.” Beglin led the Lakewood offense against Haslett with 75 yards rushing. Jason Copelin ran for 60 yards in the contest. Lakewood’s defense was led by Adam Wrubel and Marc Miller. Wrubel had seven tackles, and Miller had five. The D will have some adjustments to make heading into this Friday’s contest against Lansing Catholic Central. “It’ll be a challenge for us this year.” said Hager. “Our last three, we’ve played two wing-T teams, and an I team that wants to run it" The Cougars like to put pressure on the defense by spreading the field and throwing the ball around. “Lansing Catholic Central is an old Capital Circuit team, so we’ve got more info on them than any team we’ve played this year." ^Kickoff of that one is set for 7:30 in Lansing. Saxons suffer first losses of the season The Hastings’ varsity boys’ soccer team suffered its first two defeats of the season in the last week. Tuesday in Hastings, the Saxons found themselves on the short end of a 3-2 score Hastings' Brian McKeough steps in front of Caledonia’s Haans Palma. (Photo by Perry Hardin) against Caledonia. Hastings opened the scoring on a penalty kick by Andrew Vincent, but Caledonia tied things up at I with a penalty kick of their own. That’s how the first half would end. "We sat on our heels in the first half and didn’t really direct the play,” said Hastings coach Andrew Wilkinson. The Saxons took a 2-1 lead in the opening minutes of the second half on a goal by Aaron Fortier, but Caledonia fired back with three more goals of their own in the half. Wilkinson said that his team’s lack of aggressiveness in the first half cost his team in the second. Not taking advantage of every opportunity can come back to haunt a team later in the game when those opportunites becomcr fewer and farther between. “Caledonia just played their hearts out." said Wilkinson. The loss to the Scots came on the heels of the Saxons’ first loss of the season, 7-0 to Holland Christian last Thursday. "It was our first loss, which humbled us a little bit," said Wilkinson. “It’ll make us stronger." The Saxons will need to be strong as they prepare to take on South Christian tonight, at South, then visit Byron Center on Tuesday. The Saxons were without a loss until last Thursday, but they hadn’t won every contest. The team’s overall record now stands at 4-2- 3rd and 4th Grade Gold on the next The third and fourth grade Gold team start­ ed out the season with a tough 33-0 loss at fans twist­ home lo an experienced Lakeview team. Alex way to the Pohl, Mike Pewoski, Dylan Thurman and : day to put Brandon Parsons played very good defensive 19tol2. games. In the second game of the season, with many players injured the Gold team tied ing team defense anchored by Andrew Battle Creek 0-0. In an excellent defensive Slocum, Ben Sinclair. Ryan Evans, and Ryan stand, Alex Nichols. Max Wilcox. Brad Teunessen. HC was shut out and shut down in Rivett, Shaun Westworth. Josh Scobey. Jake the second half Swartz, Chase Huisman, Alex Pohl. Mike The offense of the Saxons continued to put Pewoski and Dillan Thomas held the Battle on a show for the fans. Jason Mcclurkins 40Creek learn to only three first downs. Alex yard catch and run set up Cole Gahan who Nichols picked up 16 yards rushing, but the2 Gold came up 15 yards short of scoring on the end zone. Then on the last series of the their final drive of the game. game Jacob Gray outran everyone to the cor­ In the third game of the season the Gold ner on a quarterback keeper to give the lost a disappointing game to Harper Creek. Saxons a 31 to 12 victory. After a 19-0 lead, the Gold team held the The Saxons are undefeated this season with Harper Creek team seeress in the second a 3 and 0 record going toplay a hard hitting half untiLan inicarapuotSdfik^-aecorida tofo in the game. Shaun Westworth and Alex 3rd & 4th Grade Blue Nichols led the Gold rashers. however the The Saxons played a tough Harper Creek offense was unable to convert any type of sus­ team and came out victorious Saturday after­ tained offensive drive into a touchdown noon. 45-12. The two teams traded touchdowns in the Chase Huisman. Jake Swartz and Mike Pewoski, also played well on the offensive first quarter and then again in the second, but side of the ball. Josh Scobey and David Bom Hastings came out leading 13-12. had excellent defensive games. Ten the specila teams took over w'ith 3rd & 4th Grade White Anthony Veltre scroring a 60-yard TD on a kick off return late in the first half. Special At the very beginning it looked like the Saxons were going to be in for a long day teams were also led by Tim Thompson, Cody with a tough Harper Creek (HC) team. HC Newton, and Brice Dejong. marched down the field on their opening The defense clamped down late in the first drive, and stuck it in the end zone in just four half, with good a good push up the field by plays. But the Saxons came to play, as DJ the front line and good tackling by John Nolff ran back the ensuing kick off for a Parker, Veltre. Brandon Johnson, Ty Saxon TD. • Williams, Bobby Leedy. Chase Williams, HC chewed up the Saxon defense, running Brian Graybill. Mickey Pelfrey. Nick Hanner. die comers and sticking another one in the Jon French, and Austin Lacjak. Devin Farr had an outstanding day on the end zone before the first half would end tak­ ing a 12 to 6 lead. defensive side of the ball with three intercep­ The Saxons came out in the second half tions and one resulting in a 20-yard return for determined to keep their two game winning • TO. streak alive. Jacob Coiner burst around the The offense was led by Veltre, with four comer on a reverse to tie the game, and Noah TO's, with good running by Fan- with two Newton punched in the extra-point to give the TO’s, Leedy with two extra-points and solid running up the middle, and Lacjack with a Saxons the lead 13 to 12. The Saxon defense bent a little, struggling key reception in the first half to turn the tide with the powerful outside running of HC, but of the game. Large Garage Sale and Health Dept, parking lots located at 330 W. Woodkrwn, in Hastings. The term of the contract will be for the year 6649 WOODLAND RD. 2004 The closing date for the bid is October 14.2003. at 2:00 (J p.m. Blds shall be submitted to County Administration, 220 Delion s varsity boys’ soccer team evened its record al 5-5 with a 5-0 win over Maple Valley on Monday. The host Lions managed just six shots against the Delton defense, and DK keeper Julian Ortega stopped all six for the shut out. “Once again, our defense was great,’’ said DK coach Paul Harter. The Panthers saw goals come from five different players. Josh Barnes. Brandon Butzirvs. Chang Lee. Dan Norris, and AJ. Newkirk all scored for Delton. Barnes. Pedro Vieira. Chris McGee, and Brad Goldsworthy all had assists. “The starters had the game under control early, and our supporting players never relin­ quished it," said Harter. “I was very impressed by our younger players determina­ tion and their willingness to slay with our game plan." . It was good for the Panthers to get every­ one into the game following a hard fought KVA battle last Wednesday against Paw Paw. Delton moved to 2-0 in the KVA with a 2­ 1 overtime victory over Paw Paw last week. “The best game we have played all year," said Harter. The entire game we created real offensive pressure, which served to take the pressure off our defense.’’ After Chang Lee scored a first half goal. Delton got outstanding play from Ortega in net to hold onto the slim lead until just 1:20 remained in the game. Paw Paw was able to convert on a comer kick and send the game into OT. “From there it was all guts and heart," said Harter. Paw Paw pressured early, but Delton's defense of Sebastian Becker. Mario Castaneda, Goldsworthy, and McGee weath­ ered the storm. On a counter attack Butzirus was fouled to the right of the Paw Paw goal. The free kick was taken by Vieira. Barnes centered the kick to lyier Harris who headed it in for the winning goal. "Words can not describe how proud I am of this team." said Harter. The Panthers host Comstock on Monday and Parchment Wednesday. Solid up front blocking was provided by Parker, Williams, Johnson, Garrett Powers, Pelfrey, and Alex Villa. Sth & 6th Grade White The 5th and 6th grade Saxons played a great game, beating Harper Creek 36-0. The Saxons got on the board early with Chase Delcotto returning a first quarter punt 52 yards for a touchdown. Hastings offense scored three more first half touchdowns. Dewey Slaughter scored on a 24-yard run, Micah Huver scored from three yards out. and Adam Johns added a 20-yard touchdown. Exceptional blocking up front was key for the Saxons. The offensive line was led by Nick Newton. Luke Howell, Jason Eckley, Logan Hays. Daniel Johnson, and Mitch Brisboe. Zach Nuremberg added 3 PAT’s for Hastings. The Saxon defense was tough, not allowing Harper Creek in the end zone all day. Defensive leader*-included Michael Cross. Jerry Wittrriae. Garret Darling, Ben Cappon. and Thomas Fitzsimmons, will McDonald added an interception for Hastings. Hastings continued to run the ball well in the second half, led by Gage Pederson and Brian Baum. Sean McKeough added a 2-yard touchdown. Providing great play on special teams were Dylan Kelmer, Marshall Warren, Ryan Faber, and Brandin Pachuta. Sth & 6th Grade Gold The Hastings fifth and sixth grade Gold team lost a heartbreaker Saturday to Harper Creek by the score of 13-12. Colby Wilcox gave the Saxon a 6-0 lead in the first quarter on a n 38-yard run around the left end. Roe Salazar scored on an 8-yard pass from Tate Miller in the second quarter to give Hastings! a 12-0 half-time lead. Also cathing passes for the Saxons were Josh Coenen. Jason Heinrich, and Casey Shaeffer. Hastings got good offensive line play from Beau Reaser. Joe Morey, Collin Ferguson, and Brice Miller. Defensively, Hastings was led by Miller, who had an interception, Shaeffer with a fum­ ble recovery. Ryan McPhail. Justin Keeler, Wilcox, Cam Holland, and Austin Blair. The County of Bony is accepting sealed blds lor show­ plowing and snow removal for the Commission on Aging beginning November 1, 2003. and ending October 31, Coach Harter ‘proud’ as DK soccer continues to improve The Saxons’ Joey Gibson tries to take the ball away from Caledonia’s David Palma in Tuesday night’s contest at Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) W. State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. To obtain a copy of the coats. CMldrwi $, Adj]!. at the County Clerk's office located at ttje above address. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bld may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building ond Grounds Supervisor at 0ISOM1 (269) 838-7084. Lots of winter clothes, sweaters, pants, leans, flannel shirts, sweatshirts & Invitation to bld. please call (269) 945-1285 or pick one up g \Thttrs.. Fri,. Stptj??>26. Possibly Sat, 8:30 “ 6:00 u Win is iflw Aajpst* A]^te's Money? FhdO’* iTHORnAPPLEl ,?.UWn I > l l""r ■ > | BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS’ Thursday - Friday - Saturday October 2. 3, 4, 2003 1-800-237-2379 Curtain * 7:00 p.m. /Ml \»OU Central Elementary Sehool Auditorium HASTINGS, MICHIGAN ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: J^ffereon Street Gallery. Progrsmiw Graphic* Si Th*. Thornapple Arts Council Adults 87; Students. Senior Citizens and Children 85 Dout k> EvSl • prwamaral aprrW amapiwmr und aft �Page 12 - Thursday. September 25. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Lakewood finishes first at area’s golf gathering The Viking varsity golf team shows off its first place trophy Friday after the Barry County Fall Classic at Hastings Country Club, (from left) Kevin Shettier, Brad Elliott. Pat Morris. Paul Spitztey. Matt Bulling, and Aaron Hargett. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings' Brian Doozan watches a drive fly on Wednesday, September 17. against Caledonia at Hastings Country Club. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It looker, like things were setting up to be a shoot-out between Middleville and Caledonia's varsity boys’ golf teams at the Barry County Fall Classic Friday at Hastings Country Club. While people were comparing scores between those two teams, the Lakewood Vikings snuck in and earned the first place trophy. Lakewood shot a 326 in the damp, windy conditions Friday, and finished one stroke ahead of Middleville's 327. Wayland was third with a 328, and Caledonia finished fourth with a 334. More Vikings, three, were in the final top ten than members from any other team. Aaron Hargett led Lakewoou with a 79. He finished fourth overall behind Wayland's Russell VanDamelen (76), Hastings' Brian Doozan (77), and Middleville’s Chase VandenBerg (78). Lake wood’s other medalists, Kevin Shettier and Paul Spitzley. tied for fifth with Middleville's Levi Harold, and Wayland's Josh Bredeweg. All four golfers finished with an 81. Caledonia's Loren Crandell and Abe Mulvihill tied for ninth place with 82’s. The Vikings’ fourth score was an 85 by Brad Elliot “It was good to play in this type of weath­ er.” said Middleville coach Tom Fletke. “This should prepare us for our conference meet, and hopefully regional;.” As of Wednesday. Fletke's Trojans had just one loss in the O-K Gold, heading for a big match with undefeated Caledonia on Monday al Yankee Springs. Lake wood was just happy to have a day off from the Capital Area Activities Conference. The Vikings finished fifth in last Thursday's CAAC Jamboree. “If you have four kids shooting 40, you still need a 35 or 39 in our league to even think about winning an event,” said Lakewood coach Earl Darby. Delton finished fifth on Friday with a team score of 346 followed by Hastings 348, Middleville’s Josh Enyart plays his ball on the tough 18th green Friday during the Barry County Fall Classic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Caledonia *B’ 371, Hastings’ B’ 379, and TK *B’ 385. For Delton, Derek Caldwell led the way with an 84. He was followed by teammates Josh Newhouse and Jake Bowman, who each shot an 86. Brandon Garrison and Nate Farrell each shot a 90 for Delton’s other score. Hastings had a tough day behind Brian Doozan's second place finish. Hastings sec­ ond best score was by Eric Schiedel, an 87. Andy Griggs shot a 91 for Hastings, and Steven Peurach carded a 93. The Saxons headed into the Fall Classic coming off a tough match against the unde- Delton’s Derek Caldwell sends a putt towards the cup on Friday during the Barry County Fall Classic at Hastings Country Club. Caldwell led the Panthers on the afternoon with an 84. (Photo by Brett Bremer) feated Fighting Scots on Wednesday, September 17. • Caledonia topped the Saxons 160 to 176 to keep their O-K Gold league lead. Justin Kral. Doozan, Griggs, and Schiedel all shot a 44 for the Saxons at Hastings Country Club. Caledonia was led by Abe Mulvihill's even-par-36. Leatherman shot a 38 for the Scots, while Loren Crandell had a 42 and Isaac Mulvihill a 44. The Saxons shot against South Christian this Wednesday, and finish-up league duals at Byron Center on Monday. September 29. The Middleville varsity boys’ golf team displays its second place trophy at Friday's Barry County Fall Classic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) League lead continues to grow for Lions More people choose auto insurance through AAA . because a friend recommended it. That’s right. With auto insurance through AAA, you get service that’s so satisfying it'll be no surprise that most of our insurance customers come to AAA because someone The Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf team made it a perfect four for four so far this sea­ son in SMAA Jamborees on Monday, Septembei 15. Led by a pair of 41’s from Adam Gonser and Garrett VanEngen the Lions finished with a 175, four strokes better than second place Leslie. “We didn't play very well, but we still won," said Lion coach John Hughes. The Lions also finished first in the first three jamborees of the season. Maple Valley currently has a 24-18 lead in the league stand­ ings ahead of second place Leslie. The Blackhawks have finished second to the Lions three times in league jamborees, and finished fourth once. “It’s gonna be pretty hard to catch us now,” said Hughes. Matt Dunn shot a 45 for the Lions, and Todd Cupp added a fourth score of 48. Last Friday, the Lions finished seventh out of 16 teams at Pewamo-Westphalia. Maple Valley finished the day with a team score of 339. z St. John's won the event with a team score of 306 and Grand Ledge finished in second place, but Hughes said he was happy with his team's performance against the other Division III schools at the event. Gonser medaled in tenth place with a 78. Cupp carded an 81 on the day. VanEngen ard Dunn each shot a 90 on the day. Saturday, the Lions just went out to have LAND OT™H AUCTION WM-MART they know recommended us. Plus, you can choose the coverage that s right fix you and your budget with the help of your local AAA agent — a friendly face in your neighborhixxl that can rake care of all your insurance needs. But with AAA you don’t PRIME COMMERCIAL OUT PARCEL • Adjacent to Wal-Mart Supercenter • some fun at Eaton Rapids, and finished fourth out of six teams. The event included a scramble, a best ball, and a pair of individual scores in the compe­ tition. Cupp and Gonser combined for a 2-underpar 70 in the scramble. The 70 tied them for first place, but the pair fell in the tie breaker to finish second overall. VanEngen and Lance Burpee paired up to shoot a 77 in the best ball. Individually, the Lions had Andrew Elen shoot a 97, David Benedict a 104, and Rusty Harris a 110. Maple Valley was at Leslie for the fifth SMAA Jamboree on Monday, and will host Pennfield and Lakewood Wednesday. CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS SOUTH JEFFERSON - SOUTH STREET TO SHR1NER STREET HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING The City of Hastings is accepting bids for placement of the bitu­ jus» get excellent customer service, you also get multipnxluct discounts and superior minous asphalt base on South Jefferson Street from South claim service. That means when you call .AAA with a claim, you talk to a real person, Street to Shnner Street Bids shall be received at the Office of no matter what time of day or night U is . For your FREE, no-obligation insurance quote, the City Cterk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. until 2 00 p.m. on Tuesday. September 30, 2003, at which time they shall be opened and read aloud at the above get in touch with vour local AAA agent. address The Crty reserves the nght to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, pnee and other factors considered 226 Church St. (269) 945-6388 Perspective bidders shall be required to prev*de satisfactory evidence of suc­ Hastings yntr ^Insurance cessful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. Contractors shall be required to provide proof of insurance tn the amounts included in the bid package. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package "Sealed BM * South Jefferson Street - South Street to Shrlner Street Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. Paving.* �The Haslings Banner - Thursday. September 25. 2003 - Page 13 IT’S MINIVAN SELLDOWN DAYS! 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September 2S. 2003 - Tha Hastings Banner Park and Middleville prove too much for Saxon ladies by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The tough times continued for the Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team last week as they fell to 0-7 on the season. At Wyoming Park Tuesday night, the Saxons found themselves in a big hole early. The host Vikings held the Saxons without a basket in the first quarter, while pouring in 20 points of their own. Wyoming Park would go on to a 66-24 win. Amber Peck was Hastings’ leading scorer with six points. The loss was the third in conference play for the Saxons. The Saxons also suffered a league loss last Thursday when they visited Middleville. The lady Trojans topped the visiting Saxons 59-38, with 10 different Trojans get­ ting in on the scoring. Jessica Flaska led the way for Middleville. She poured in 23 points, on nine of eleven from the floor, and had 11 rebounds. Many of those offensive rebounds went right back up and in on the offensive end of the floor. “She’s just so strong.” s?id Hastings coach Tina Poirier. “She just muscles it up. but she muscles it up to make it. Obviously, she was the difference in this game.” Halie Terrel led Hastings with 14 points. After pulling down an offensive rebound, she went back up with it and completed a threepoint play to keep the Saxons close at the end of the first quarter. “It was the best game I’ve seen her play,” said Poirier. The difference was the 13 point lead Flaska helped her team build in the second quarter. Things stayed even up in the second half, but TK didn't have to do anything else with their big lead. . Peck finished the contest with eight points for Hastings, while trying to keep the Saxon offense under control. “She’s understanding what the point guard has to do for us,” said Poirier. Flaska was the only double digit scorer for TK. Kristy Hall added eight points, and Stephanie Scott tossed in seven. ‘They just battle and battle,” said Trojan coach Marcy Uyl of her team. “We’re really confident defensively when put the man press on. Give credit to Hastings. They kept bat­ tling. They’re kids were still playing, still working hard." Hxstings will face more solid league com-^ petition in the coming days. The Saxons host Holland Christian tonight and Caledonia on Tuesday. September 30 The Saxons* Amber Peck slows things down in the second half against Middleville, and looks to set up the offense. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK takes a five game win streak into KVA season Hastings' Bets’/ Acker looks to pass as she brings the ball up court against the defense of Middleville's Chanda Brice. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons setting themselves up for Gold tourney Tuesday The Saxon lady netters fell to 2 and 4 in the OK Gold Wednesday, September 17, when they were downed by South Christian 6-2. Saxon freshman Amy Ingle is setting her­ self up well for the conference tournament coming up on Tuestlay. She’s 6-0 so far (his fall in the O-K Gold al second singles. Ingle picked up one of the Saxons two wins against South with a tough two-set victory over Nicole Mukfcr by the score 6-1,7-6 (2). Ingle’s record is now 15 and 5 overall, Any good seccwd ringies ptayortt^vs that there’s someone in front of them taking on the opponents best every afternoon. At first singles Margo Cooklin picked up the other Saxon victory against South. She played a strong match and came away with a straight set 6-0. 6-1 victory. Cooklin has improved her record to 12-8 overall, and 5-1 in conference play. In the tightest match of the day, Hastings third doubles team of Ashley Gibson and Courtney Barnard lost a tough two-set match 6-3,7-5. Overall the Saxon record stands at 2 and 6. The Saxons traveled to Lansing on Saturday, September 20, for the Cougar Classic. At first singles Cooklin picked up a win with 6-0 and 6-3 scores over Lansing Waverly. Ingle, at second singles, captured 2 points by besting Lansing Waverly 6-0, 6-2, and Portland 61,6-1. Hastings first doubles team of Danielle Drumm and Angie Norris won a .point by besting Lansing Eastern 6-2, W). Whitney &.-€hmty Pohja west appoint at sec­ ond doubles by downing Lansing Eastern by scores of 6-3,6-1. At third doubles the team of Allison Cooney and Gibson also downed Eastern by scores of 6-4,6-1. The fourth doubles team of Barnard and Nicole Nosiskey had a 6-2, 6-3 win over Eastern as well. The Saxons finished with 8 points, and in sixth place. Hastings was rained out against Byron Center on Monday, and tried to get the make up of the final league dual match in yesterday afternoon. NEW HOMES FOR SALE Middleville OLD FARM VILLAGE Middleville r Gramn Queuing Last Friday the Barry County Christian varsity boys’ soccer team played the Lansing Central Lutheran Hawks, with both teams playing a very strong defensive game LCL-Hawks scored their only goal late into the first half of the game, and went on to win 1-0. Etgle forwards Ryan Holley and Chase DeMaagd made nine attempts on their oppo­ nents goal, and Eagle goalie Evan Wisner had 21 saves. “Even though we have lost a few games, our young team has been working very hard, and trying to improve our offensive game.” said Coach Craig Wisner. On Tuesday September 16. the Eagles played to a 1-1 tie with Battle Creek Home School Hawks. In another defensive battle the Hawks scored first with a penalty kick. The two team fought back and forth, until late in the second half, when Holley scored for the Eagles with a penalty kick into the goal. Both teams played a strong defensive game with Eagles’ goalie Wisner making 23 saves, and the Hawks making 17 saves. Also on this date, the Eagles 5th -8th Coed Soccer team, scored a 2-0 victory against the Battle Creek Home School Hawks. With Forward Samantha VanDennack scoring both of the Eagles goals*. $152300 Siimlav Sell! 28 1-3 inn ndividual nvestors I A (4)-week course is being offered to assist down to 18. Roxann Huisman poured in three threepointers against Martin to finish with nine points, and Shannah Fisher added nine points as well. Jessica Broadhurst was the Panthers lead­ ing rebounder with five. As a team, heading into Tuesday the Panthers had the second highest scoring offense in the league at 49.1 points a game, two points behind league leading Paw Paw. DK had the second best scoring defense in the league, allowing just 36.2 points per contest Delton follows up the Paw Paw contest with a KVA game at home against Hackett on Tuesday. Pair of Saxons score their top times so far Eagle soccer plays through a pair of defensive battles Financial Workshop for “Fttun Homas Of Th* Wook" ROLLING OAKS ESTATES Delton’s Shannah Fisher barrels her way through the Martin defense on Tuesday. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Great defensive pressure and improved shooting Tuesday night helped the Delton varsity girls’ basketbnll team improve its record to 7-1. Led by a 22-point offensive performance from Kortni Matteson, the Panthers topped Martin 57-28 at Martin. Matteson also had four rebounds, three assists, and two steals in the contest. Heading into Tuesday night’s contest Matteson was the second leading scorer among Kalamazoo Valley Association play­ ers, averaging 13.7 points per contest. League play begins tonight. Thursday September 23, for Delton at Paw Paw. The offense was working well Tuesday for Delton as the Panthers shot 41-percent from the floor, and kept their number of turnovers Hastings’ girls cross country team had io go with a couple of ‘did doc finish* results in a double dual Wednesday. September 17, at Johnson Park against Wayland and Holland Christian, but things weren’t quite as bad as it would seem. Erin Hemeriing ran her best time of the season, to finish at the head of the pack for the Saxons. She finished in 24:35. Hemeriing was followed across the line by Mandi Bccktel and Dani Hodges. Becklei crossed the line in 27:16, and Hodges fin­ ished with her best time of the year at 27:30. Amanda Hurless was the fourth Saxon across the line in 28.05. The boy’s had enough runners at Johnson Park, but still fell to Wayland 44-17, and to Holland Christian 46-15. David Peterson was the Saxons’ number one, in at 19:53. Next across the line for Hastings was Rusty Burgdorf in 20:40, and Kyle Quads in 21: 54. 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The late game heroics allowed the young Saxons to improve to 3-1 on the season. Freshmen Giris’ Basketball The Hastings freshmen girls’ basketbail team improved to 4-3 with a 38-27 team victo­ ry over Wyoming Park on Tuesday. The girls moved the ball very well and took advantage of the outside shot. On the other end the Saxons boxed out weel to hold the Vikings to one shot on each trip down the floor. Katee McCarthy scored 14 points for Hastings, and had three rebounds and three steals. Natalie Knorp tossed in eight points, and had five revounds. four assists, and three steals. Kayla Angeletti contributed six points for Hastings, while Erika Swartz pulled down seven rebounds. The girls traveled to Middleville on Thursday only to lose a hard fought battle by the score of 48-34. Knorp scored 12 points, while grabbing four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Swartz tossed in nine points, and had eight rebounds. McCarthy chipped in five points while coming up with six steals. The freshman team scored a 51-32 victory over Wayland on Tuesday. September 16. The girls played great defense forcing Wayland to make several errors. Knorp led all scorers with 20 points while grabbing three rebounds end 11 steals. McCarthy scored seven points, had eight rebounds, two assists, and a steal. Swartz tossed in 14 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and a steal. Kayleigh DelCotto did a good job coming off the bench to run the offense she had 3 rebounds. 1 assist and 1 steal. Mc31 Wallace had nine rebounds. JV Boys’ Golf The Saxon junior varsity boys’ golf team was defeated by Caledonia Wednesday. September 17, 166 to 197. Austin Hurless shot a 45, the Saxons’ low score. Other scores for Hastings were Nate Hodges 49. Dereck Thurman 51, and Greg Cain 52. Monday. September 15. the Saxons suffered a defeat against Holland Christian, 194 to 204. Thurman and Hurless each shot a 46 for the Saxons. Rounding out the Saxon scoring was Hodges with a 54, and Mike McPhillips with a 58. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 12-0; Kenny Lee Builders 9-3; Trouble 9-3; Gutter Gal* 7-5; Tuesday Gals 7-5; Finkler's Contract Sewing 6-6; T-Zers 5-7; Bob’s Grill 4-8; Seebers Auto Body 4-8; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 4-8; CB’s 3-9; 3 Blind Mice 2-10. Pharmacy 6; Girrbach*s 5; Bowling Bags 5; Eye and Ent 5; RR St. Mai 5. Ladies High Games and Series - L. Elliston 213-607; T. Christopher 204-526; L Yoder 213­ 508; S. Merrill 171487; E. Ulrich 173478; D. Seeber 176478; J. Rice 158459; E Dunham 170451; N. Varney 157447; J. Pettengill 150­ 420; D. Bums 158408; J. Kasinsky 146-399; L. Dawe 152-393; K. Becker 193; S. Pennington 191; e. vanasse 191; R. Murrah 163; P. Vanoost 145; R. Pitts 133. Bowlerettes Viking 7-1; Kent Oil & Propane 6-2; Dean's Dolls 5-3; Bennett Industries 4-4; Hecker Agency 4-4; Calrton Center Bulldozing 3-5; Railroad Street Mill 1-7. Good Games and Series - B. Blakely ISO447; L. Elliston 214-532; L. Dawe 154422; T. Thornton 169424; C. Mugridge 206-555; B. Wilson 163437; D Snyder 211-516; N. Potter 159; J. Hamilton 166447; K. Fowler 169448; B. Hathaway 173424; N. Goggins 156406; J. Ramsey 154; S. Merrill 163426; G. Potter 161­ 433; P. Britten 149413. Sunday Night Mixed Hit-n-Miss 11; Funky Bowlers 10; Barlow Flortet’10; Sunday Snoozers 8; Red Dog 7; Whatever 6; Croc Hunters 6; Thunder Alley 5; 4 Honemen 5; Gutter Dusters 5; Thee Froggers 4; Russ-n-Us 4; Sandbaggers 2. Womens High Games and Series - M. Kirchen 186-526; G. Otis 220-513; T. Franklin 212-508; M. Simpson 179-504; E. Hammontree 179498; B. Vugtevcen 152439; C. Miller 160­ 376; B. Barlow 135-340; C. Oakicy 125-332; J. Giar 119-304; M. Blankenship 148; C. Ens 126. Mens High Games and Series - C. Sanborn 209-595; R. Snyder 213-568; J. Smith 202-559; S. Sanborn 207-558; K. Hammontree 221-557; R. Guild 215-550; M. Eaton 202-531; B. Hubbell 193-524; B. Allen 196-521; S. KraUman 178-500, B Drayton 188497; G. Snyder 199496; J. SlKebridge 212496; R. Wendorf 158468; B. Falconer 184; M. Kuhlman 176; S. Lambert 170; M. Vugteveen 157; J. Brehm 133. «vveoueMiay V„ J-..,1... r.ivi. pw« Seebers 11; Hair Care Center 11; Mace Senior Citizens Weiland’s 105-15; Kuempel 10-2; Early Risers 9-3; Number 1 Senior 84; M-M’s 7-5; Ward’s Friends 6-6; Sun Risers 6-6; 4 B’s 6-6; Nash’s Harem 5-7; Jcsick 4-8; King Pins 4-8; Butterfingers 35-85; Pin Pals 3-9; Friends 2­ 10. Womens Good Games and Series - H Service 158445; E. Ulrich 170445; S. Pennington 169452; G. Otis 169; C. Bonnema 227-524; D. Keller 139-368; J. Snyder 124; Y. Cheeseman 165448; J. Gasper 192-512; C. Stuart 17O-A82; L. Yflder 188464; R. Pto 158; R. Murrah 208-526; S. Merrill 177499; T Walker 171449. Mens Good Games and Series - K Schantz 186-505; R. Nash 148419; B. Brandt 149433. W. Birman 174; C. Atkinson 155; G. Waggoner 193-508; D. Edward* 223-613; R. Robbins 177­ 461; W Brodock 158; L. Markley 165; D. Murphy 174; G. Yoder 194-547; N. Thaler 181­ 466; D. Walker 181. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 124; Hastings City Bank 8-8; Woodmansee Sawmill 8-8; TVCCU 7-9; Woodland Sales 6.5-9.5; Yankee Zephyr 65-95. Men’s High Games & Series - D. Morgan 206-567; K. Beebe 205-516; L. Porter 194-534; D. Blakely 202-586; R. O’Keefe 191; L. Miller 201-594; M. Yost 178. Women’s High Games & Series - S. Beebe 181; E Vanesse 179; B. Wilkins 200-542. Arts Council plans trip The Thornapple Arts Council will sponsor a bus trip to Chicago Sunday. Oct. 26, to view the work of Manet, the father of Impressionism. The bus will travel to the Art Institute of Chicago to see "Manet and the Sea: Voyage to Impressionism ” The study of Manet s marine pictures presents the opportunity to review the two most celebra. d aspects of his legacy as the inventor of modern history painting, and as the father cl the Impressionist movement. Manet's first seascapes, created in the sum­ mer of 1864 are inspired by an event that brought the American Civil war to the French shores; the navel duel between a Union ship, the Kearsarge, and the Confederate vessel. Alabama. Manet produced a series of boldiy innovative paintings that radically transformed the way artists portrayed sea scenes. Using Manet s sea pictures as a point of departure, this exhibition aims to trace the com­ plex interactions that link the artist with his suc­ cessors, among them Claude Monet, James McNeill Whistler and the Impressionists. of five children — Steven, Andrew, Daniel, Cindy Winebrenner and Carolyn Cappon. There would eventually be 13 grandchildren. Upon returning from war, Reid worked at the Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. in Hastings for 30 years. In 1978 he began a second career as the Barry County building and electrical inspector and held that position until put a lol of work into the cable access channel. He taped the Thursday evening Musicians' Showcases at the Hastings Arby's. Many enjoyed the music Reid played Don Reid does a twirling trick on skates with his partner Eva Mae Hutchins. Reid loved roller skating and was viewed by many as "quite good". Many knew Reid from his volunteer work, but most remember him as either the operator of the Quimby resort and roller-skating rink started by his father. T.S. (Tex) Reid, or as the first manager of the local public access station. Reid was a second generation owner of the resort tliat had flourished under his parents' owner­ ship in the 1930s. His father and his mother. Amber Cruso, also were interesting characters. Theodore was raised on a Texas ranch and brought a wide-open spaces ideal to the Michigan area. Reid's mother was the first nurse from Barry County to go into the Army during World War I. The Reid family has a deep and inter­ esting history and the resort they owned was “quite a tourist place" said son Steven Reid. Reid managed thi rink in the 1950s with his brother Rribert and ran it along­ side his wife. Dorothy. Throughout the 1930s and 1950s, Reid could be found wearing a pair of roller­ skates and with a skate dancing partner. He would participate in skating events throughout the area and eventualy win a bronze medal from the U.S. Amateur Roller Skating Association. “He was quite a roller skater." said Steven Reid. In an article Reid wrote for Reminisce he stated that “Out on the rink 1 felt right at home." For his skating tricks, Reid was locally famous and appeared up television sever­ al times. But it wasn't long before Reid was behind the scenes and active in the new­ fangled television industry. “Well he was very crucial in the cable access channel," said son Steven Reid. As the volunteer service manager, Reid and encouraged from others. Reid gave one friend a new guitar as a gift and it became know:, byr friends and family as the “Don Reid Guitar." For Reid playing the organ was one way to spread the joy of music into the community. He played the organ for res­ idents al Thornapple Manor and often at the Hastings Kiwanis travelogues. “Our fondest memories at Commission on Aging (COA) is what a good friend Don was,” said Tammy Pennington from COA. Reid would play uplifting music that may would get up and dance too. Pennington said that Reid always came ready to play. Reid was voted “Senior Citizen of the Year” last year at the COA. “He played (music) right up to a few months before his death," said Steven Reid. The strength that Reid encompassed was tested w hen he had a serious stroke in 1976, that left his left side paralyzed. Despite being told he would never use his left side again Reid was back at the piano in four months. "After the stroke they didn’t expect him to live," said Steve Reid, “But he had his 80th birthday last Thursday." There will be musical sessions at his memorial services which will be held at Fust Baptist Church of Hastings at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Sept 25). Volunteering numerous hours for organizations like the Commission on Aging gave Reid a chance to play music for others to enjoy. Former commissioner to speak at 1st Friday Former Barry' County Commissioner even though three seats were vacant. Tom Wilkinson will be guest speaker at Wilkinson, who moved to Hastings the next First Friday forum at noon from Caledonia several years ago, Friday. Oct. 3, at the Thomas Jefferson remains as chairman of the Mental Health Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Board. streets in Hastings. The speaker is expected tc talk about Wilkinson served on the County Board several key issues facing the current of Commissioners for one two-year term, County Board, notably the proposal to in 2001 and 2002, representing the entire extend sewer and water from the city of city of Hastings. He was defeated by Hastings to Thornapple Manor in Donald Nevins in the Republican Party Hastings Township. ” The series of First Friday forums, primary election in August 2002. Wilkinson often was at odds with the sponsored by the Barry County majority of board members during his Democratic Committee, are held on the first Friday of each month at Thomas tenure. Earlier this past summer he was the only candidate to apply for an Jefferson Hall. Those planning to attend appointed seat on the Barry County Solid may bring their own lunches or light fare Waste Planning Committee, but five of can be purchased for a donation. Tea and the eight commissioners rejected him. coffee are furnished by the Democrats. Manet and the Sea brings together compelling works on sea related themes by a variety of artists with differing ambitions. The journey will begin at the Cascade Meijer with a 7:30 a.m. pickup, then proceed to Riverbend Travel in Hastings and pick up al 8:15 a.m. then on to Kalamazoo with a 9:10 aun. pickup at the Cracker Barrel off exit 72 on the 1-94 freeway. Arrival time at The Art Institute of Chicago is expected to be noon. After the exhibit there will be an optional shuttle to the Miracle Mile shopping area for lunch and some early holiday shopping. To reserve seats, call (269) 945-2002 or e­ mail tacbc@wmis.net. The price is $65 per per­ son. which includes exhibition tickets, transportation, PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR coffee and rolls. Seating is r limited. A X m Miy Sac. Tom Wilkinson OPEN HOUSE Saturday, SEPT. 27“ 24 PM 338 N. Grove SL • Delton. MI 49046 Sldlfal LabQi Wantedlll Local manufacturers of hardwood lum­ ber are seeking skilled people to join their teams. 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(616) 765-3133 Greg Lydy Builder. �Page 16 - Thursday, September 25. 2003 - The Hastings “frier Planning Commission backs direct outlets for agriculture by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night approved two special use permits for two roadside stands connected with agricultural uses in ag zones. Commissioners commented extensively on farm issues after approving a special use request by Doug and Louisa Wcstendorp or M-66 and M-79 in Maple Grove Township near Nashville for a processing facility and dairy outlet store to sell bottled milk and ice cream products. The project is not to be start­ ed until fall of 2004. and the Westendorps did not present a detailed site plan. The outlet was to be categorized under "roadside stand" in the zoning ordinance because there is no better suited definition for commercial or industrial type operations con­ nected with agricultural production in the county. This was felt to be important, as agri­ culture is one of the most important econom­ ic resources in Barry County. The 225-acre dairy farm would require more acreage for the business to grow, unless other ways are found to enhance profits. When the shift to dairy product manufactur­ ing takes place, some current sales will not be allowed (by a co-op agreement which buys surplus milk products). In order not to have more milk than the farm can sell, the herd may have io be ;'Jt back, Wcstendorp explained. Dixie Manshum, director of the Barry County Economic Council, said the couple had been working with the township. "I think as an ag business it would be a real tourist attraction, will help economically for that area. It will be a family owned business. I feel it will be a big addition to our county." She said it could be similar tc a Ben and Jerry’s, where people "could see how milk is produced, on to the table to be ice cream." Neighbor Wayne Pont encouraged approval and said the Westendorps had been named as outstanding young dairy farmers in the 1995 Michigan Milk organization. "Their buildings are very well upkept." Doug Wcstendorp said,"We've been really surprised by how many people don't have a clue where their food comes from." Planning Commissioner Jan McKeough commented on how some communities like in the Traverse City area are "trying to enhance and enable their farmers to stay in business." She said planners there "had built language into their text to allow the ag producers, wineries and other commercial endeavors... on their property... to exemplify what a farm is all about." Bed and breakfasts, banquet facilities, and other accommodations were allowed. McKeough said this was an example of trying to find ways to help sustain farms and ag production Notice or Mortgage Foreclosure "I find it absolutely entreprenurial to elab­ orate on this type of endeavor. 1 wish we had text in our ag ordinances to encompass... to call it more than a roadside stand. 1 think it’s very viable and very excellent not only for the ag community, but for the area. 1 approve of the concept." Planning and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus said the language was a matter of timing. The current ordinance language was drafted in 1976. "We can't fix the ordinance today." The new master land use plan may have better language and even potential busi­ nesses listed in it. . Some commissioners questioned if non farm products should be allowed, such as sell­ ing imported produce, adding a restaurant with sandwiches, or including a craft shop. How large some farm production opera­ tions might become in an ag zone was a con­ cern. Examples of woolen mills and cheese factories were mentioned. This may redefine what agriculture in the future is really like, and the line between industry and agriculture may require further clarification in ordinance considerations. McKeough stressed that when Barry County is trying to support agriculture with a Farm Preservation program, this was another way to support sustainable farm land. "It’s creativity at its best." She said the county could in the furore Nctice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Notice of Mortgage Foreclose re Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. THIS RRH IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been m.Kfc in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Bryant. a single person (original mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Lee Wiggins and Jodi Wiggins husbar d and wife (origi­ Mortgagee, dated February 11.1999. and recorded 1999 m Uber Instrument No. nal on February 16. Registration mortgagors) to Mortgcne Electronic Systems, Inc . Mortgagee, dated the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles W. Grey Jr. and Chartes M. Grey, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated September 23.1999. and record­ ed on September 27, 1999 in Liber Doc *1035814 1025256 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on January 4, 2002. and recorded on January 10. which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the 2002 in Liber 1072866 in Barry County Records. date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOU­ Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be assigned SAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY AND 58/100 dol­ due at ttie date hereof the sum of ElGHTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGH1Y-EIGHT AND 17/100 dollars Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ ($89,088.17), Apnl 20. 2000, which was recorded on June 9, annum 2000. gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FIVE vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-THREE be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 AND 58/100 dollars ($65,793 58). including interest lars ($73,880.58). including interest at 5.750% per vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wK be foredosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 p.m., on October 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as The North 10 Acres of the Southeast IM of the Northeast 1/4 o> Section 24. Town 1 North. Range 8 MM including interest at 7.000% per p.m., on October 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF Barry HASTINGS. County. Michigan, and are desenbed as; w Lbt 4 of Brookfield Acres, according to the the date of such sate. recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 29 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from Dated: September 11,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from Team C (248) 593-1301 which case the redemption period shaF be 30 days Trott & Trott. P.C. from Attorneys and Counselors Dated: September 11, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 in Barry County Records, by said Michigan, mortgagee to and was Chase the Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey in Liber Doc *1045371 County Barry at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tne statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at trie Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mchigan. at 100 Sad premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The North one half of Lots Six and Seven of recorded plat thereof Team X (248) 5P3-1302 Fite *200312995 Trott A Trott. P.C. the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ Attorneys end Counselors doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 which case the redemption period shall be 30 days (10/2) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been made m the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Dorothy A. Hall and Chartes G. Hal. wife and husband, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (FKA Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporationdated July 12, 1999. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on July 22. 1999. in principal and interest, the sum of $126,582.13 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt not remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whoieby the power of sate con­ tained m said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on October 9, 2003, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there will be offered tor sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 7.75 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney foes, and The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from from the date of such sate. File *200326538 Team X Dated: September 11. 2003 (10/2) FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 THE NUYIBER BELOW !F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200325811 Team S (10/2) aaaaoac mortgage made by David P. Harvath and Terry L Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION husband and wife, to The ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YO'J ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bernie B Smith and Theresa M. Default has been made in the conditions of a Harvath. Mortgage Michigan, Inc., a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 23. 1998 Company and of recorded February, 4. 1998 inlnstrument Number 1007230. Barry County Records WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Said mortgage is now held by Manufacturers & Traders MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Trust Company, One M & T Plaza, Buffalo. NY the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Barnes, Series a/k/a Gary Lee Barnes and wife Melissa L. Barnes 14203-2399. Trustee for Securitization mortgagors) to Funding 1998-1. Agreement dated March 1.199* by assign­ (original ment dated November 8. 2001 and recorded on October 24. 2002 in Instrument Number 1090068, Corporation, dba Aames Home Loan. Mortgagee, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand 2000 in Liber Instrument No. Aames dated June 23. 2000. and recorded on June 30. 1046179 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC. does pay on or prior to Five Hundred Sixty-Seven end 17/100 Dollars mesne assignments to Bankers Trust Company of ($61,567.17) including interest at the rate of California, N.A. in Trust for the benefit of the hold­ the date of said sate; said premises are desenbed 10.85% per annum ers of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-1 in sad Mortoaoe as follows to wit . LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF YAN­ Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ Pass-Through Certificates, series 2000-1. Assignee gage and the statutes of the State cf Michigan, by an assignment dated June 27. 2000. which was notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be recorded on April 2. 2001. in Uber Instrument No. Mortgage KEE SPRINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS LOTI: foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or 1057544, Barry County Records, on which mort­ some part of them, at public venue at the Barry gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR THOU­ Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 23, 2003 SAND SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 4130- EAST 216.01 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1X4 AND ALONG THE WEST LINE OF GACKLER’S PAYNE LAKE PLAT AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 ON PAGE 72 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 41-30* EAST 150.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00D0" EAST 182.09 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 20' 39* WEST 150.00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES OOW WEST 183 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING (THE PREVIOUS COURSE BEING ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LAKESIDE DRIVE • 66 FEET WIDE). SUBJECT TO 'rHE RIGHT OF WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR PAYNE LAKE ROAD OVER THE WEST 33 FEET THEREOF The redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale Green Tree Servong LLC Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC BY DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse Cty Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: August 25. 2003 The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held September 23, 2003, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Trott & Trott. P.C. THIS FIRM ffl A DEBT GQLLEGTQELATTEMPTING TQ GQLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED. WILL BE USED TOR THAI PURPQSE.. .PLEASE CONTACT QUR OfflGE AT Document No. 1032814, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for • NOTICE • formerly Village of Hastings, according to the Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Team C ence called "Seeds of Prosperity," would be offered Nov. 11, 12 and 13, open to commis­ sion and board members on county and town­ ship levels. "It is aiong the same lines that we have been talking about, working with our rural communities to become more stable and giv­ ing them ideas just like wc had here tonight" Manshum said "This would help our ag com­ munity, and we are so rural. Its going to be a ,{ood conference." Manshum will send information upon request. She may be reached at 945-2454. In other business; • A site plan for building a 24x24-foot accessory building with a concrete floor on property owned by the Wesleyan Church in Hickory Corners was approved. It will have ten-foot walls, and will not have lighting, but the church may add that later. The building will be used for storage of tables and chairs, and another accessory building on the east side of the church will be tom down to make room to improve the traf­ fic flow on the property. Mark Woolley made the application for his son, Matthew, who plans to erect the structure for an Eagle Scout project. Mark will super­ vise. Matthew has three yean of experience in construction with his father. • Ron and Bonnie Frye were granted a spe­ cial use permit for massage therapy in their home, to be provided at a new location on Center Road it Hastings Township. Bonnie Frye, the sole operator of the business, has no employees, and had a permit in a previous location on M-79 with no complaints in six years. • Commissioners recommended for approval by tlte County Board of Commissioners Kin Peterson's request for rezoning two acres off M-66 from Agricultural use to C-l, General Commercial, to expand his mini-siorage business adjoining other commercial properties and master planned for that use. He is hoping to build another 30 x 100 mini-storage facility next spring, on the prop­ erty to be rezoned, on two acres near the cor­ ner of Woodland Township on M-66. He is preparing to start putting up the building in January to March in 2004. in time for the pub­ lic interest in storage which occurs in fall or spring. Subject to a right of way for M-66. he said he expected the rezoning process and the approval for a paved private road would take six to eight months to be ready to build. Peterson wants to construct a seven-unit building behind his other 32-unit storage building, which is now filled. Though public utilities are not available at this time, there is a potential for extension. pun., on October 16. 2003. Block Twenty Six of Eastern Addition to the City, date of such sate incorporate these concepts into the master plan contained specifically within ag zones designed to be connected with ag business. Planning Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan said he was not aware that this type of endeavor had been included when drafting the Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program. He said this was breaking new ground. He referred to Turkeyville, which had been a turkey farm, later evolving into a large restaurant. "I don't know what the down side is." Commissioner Bill Stough suggested a sue cessful commercial operation could bring pressure from others for more such business­ es. Commissioner Michael Barney said he liked the concept of "from the farm to the table.” Wcstendorp said a lot of this kind of thing was being encouraged in the eastern states. The second roadside stand was approved for a family operated greenhouse flower out­ let on Lacey Road in Assyria Township brought by Bob and Marjorie Taylor, who plan to put up a greenhouse for growing more flowers, also to be sold on the site. Greenhouses are considered to be a category of specialized agriculture, similar to the dairy/ice cream outlet, and another outlet store on the Tom Otto Turkey farm. The greenhouse would be open to the pub­ lic in spring, summer and fall. The family is currently marketing home grown plants and Christmas wreaths, and plans to also offer a variety of plants grown in other places to meet customer demand. A daughter of the Taylors is interested in learning about horti­ culture and started the effort. Concerns over driveways and traffic on a busy road near a hill and a curse across from ft church prompted stipulations by the com­ missioners for meetinf sign ordinance requirements, road commission guidance for a second drive, road right of way setbacks, and gravel for a planned parking lot in a low, potentially wei area. A site plan review would be required in the future. If the business is successful, the Taylors would like to buy some property to the west for future expansion. Later in the evening McKeough read from a news article about Caledonia Township pledging $40,000 in matching funds for the PDR program specifically for Med-O-Bloom farm off 100th Street. She said this showed a tremendous positive commitment. She said Kent County aims tc preserve a minimum of 25,000 acres of farm land. The farm is 340 acres. She said the farm faces foreclosure, felt to be caused by high taxes based on the highest and best use, atjesidential property rates. Manshum said a rural community confer­ The premises are located m the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND 78/100 dollars (S184.832.78). including interest at 14.780% per annum Under the power of sate contained in such mort­ as Commencing at tha Northeast 1/4 of tne West gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will North. Range 9 West, thence South 742.5 feet to be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. the Point of Beginning; thence West 1320 feel South 330 feet, thence East 1320 feet, thence North 330 feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date cf such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 p.m., on October 30. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 20 of Mastenbrooks Subdivision according to §600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date cf the sale The fore­ the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2. of closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event Plats Page 39. Barry County Records a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ Dated doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in September 18, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Manufacturers which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days & Traders Trust Company One M & T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203­ 2399, Trustee for Securitization Series 1998­ 1 .Agreement dated 03-01-98. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 from the date of such sate Dated: September 25. 2003 FOR INFORMAT ION. PLEASE CALL Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors Troy. Ml 48007-5041 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 (248) 457-1000 File No 231 0165 The redemption period shall be 6month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ taneous resolution with the borrower Pub: 9/18 - 10/16 . Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *20026693 Team X (10/16) Smith, husband and wife, as tenants by the entire­ ty. to Community First Bank (now by venous reso­ lution duly known as Fifth Third Mortgage Company), mortgagee. dated May 16. 1997 and recorded May 19, 1997 in Uber 694, Page 924, Barry County Records There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-One and 68/100 Dollars ($90,951.68) including interest al the rate of 5.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be fOf eclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1W p.m. on October 30, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 4. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Township Barry County. Michigan, distant South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East. 2106.19 feet from the North 1/4 post; thence South 89 deg'ees 56 min­ utes 14 seconds East 279 94 feel along said North section line; thence South 526.26 feet, thence South 88 degrees 45 minutes 16 seconds West 272 62 feet; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 41 seconds West 532 54 feet to the place cf begin­ ning. Subject to easement, restrictions and rights of way of record The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless trie property ts deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA IHlSJEiaiM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION QaiAlNJ^JiYlLkfiEA’SEDJEQBJMALEUB: POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OMR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTABEJDUB. MORTGAGE SAL2 Default has been made in trie conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. Madden Jr. and M. Madden, husband and wife, to Christy Amenquest Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated July 23. 2001 and recorded August 1,2001 in Instrument Number 1064016. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Sixty-^ix Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 16/100 Dollars ($66,815.16) including interest at the rate of 10.9% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and trie statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wti be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courihouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on September 25. 2003. The premises are located m the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2. Block 10. Daniel Striker s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan according to the recorded ptat. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property ts deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated August 28. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Amenquest Mortgage Corporation. As §600 3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The fore- Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 dos.ng mortgagee can resand the sate m trie event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower Dated September 25, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Community First Bank (now by vanous resolution duly known as Fifth Third Mortgage Company). As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 200 0900 Pub: 9/25 - 10/23 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 214.0565 0R2M»« Pub: 8^8-025 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 25. 2003 - Page 17 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ALGONQUIN LAKE WEED ASSESSMENT RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PHASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor and Ammkx of the Township has prepared and flied in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assess­ ment roll covering all properties within the Special Weed Assessment District No. 1. including land and premises United Way campaign boosted by agencies fronting and access to Algonquin Lake In Lake Sections 1. 2. 3 and 12 as listed on Schedule A attached to said peti­ tion. benefited by the proposed control of aquatic weeds project. The roll has been prepared for the purpose of Barry County United Way Member Agencies raised more than $7,800 for the kick-off campaign Sept. 11 (front row. from left) Bill Sheldon (Big Brothers/Big Sisters), Greta Williams (Big Brothers/Big Sisters), Kathy Walters-Surratt (4-H/MSU Extension), (back row from left) Tammy Pennington (Commission on Aging). Dave Storms (YMCA). Joni Risner (CASA for kids). Mike Bremer (Thornapple Area Parks & Recreation), Susan Vlietstra (Thornapple Parks & Recreation). Lyn Briel (American Red Cross), Terese Maupin-Moore (Barry County Substance Abuse), Karen Jousma (Barry County Child Abuse Prevention Council), Sand! Drummond (Green Gables Haven), Kathy and Matt Pennington (4-H/MSU Extension) and Don VanderKooy (Family & Children Services). Lani Forbes, Barry County United Way executive director, said there was "100 per­ assessing the costs as shown on the plans and estimate of costs on file with the Township Clerk. The total cost Is esti­ mated at $64,730.00 per year tor five years, commencing Dec. 1.2003, which will require a maximum assessment to be levied in the proposed district of $250.00 lor each Improved lakefront lot or parcel. $80.00 for each Improved or unimproved lot without lake frontage. The Township Board will meet at the Rutland Charter cent participation" from the agencies’ members. Township Hall at 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan, on October 1.2003, at 7:30 o’clock to review the special otisis ment roll, to considar any objections thereto, and to con­ CITY OF HASTINGS ELECTION NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE firm the roil as submitted or revised or amended. The roil Barry County Drain Commissionor's Office NOT1CI OF HEARING Review of Apportionments township hall during regular business hours of regular busi­ may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk at the ness days until the time of the hearing and may be exam­ ined at the hearing. An owner or party In Interest, or his agent, may appear In the metier of the: Eariy/Curtis Drain - Barnum Branch in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment Woodland Township In writing, or may file his or her appearance and protest by Baine Drain CLOSE OF REGISTRATION letter before the hearing, and in that event, personal Castleton and Hastings Townships appearance shall not be requ'red. The owner or any per­ Moulton A Extensions Drain son having an interest In the real property who protests In Irving Township Take notice that any qualified elector of the City ol Hastings. County of Barry, who is not already registered for the CITY GENERAL ELECTION to be held November 4,2003. Registration will be taken at the office cf the City Clerk each working day until 5GO p.m.. Monday, October 6,2003. between the hours of 8 GO eun. and 5.-00 p.m. on which day the City Clerk will be in his office for the purpose of receiving registra­ tion of electors qualified to vote. writing at or before the hearing may file a written appeal of Murray/Roberts Intercounty Drain the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 Maple Giove and Assyria Townships days after the special assessment roil is confirmed. Be advised that a DAY OF REVIEW to determine appor­ After the public hearing, the Township Board may .on- tionments for construction and/or maintenance on the firm the roll as submitted or as revised or amended; may above-named drains will be held as follows: provide for payment of special assessments with Interest; LOCATION Barry County Drain Commission and may provide by resolution for such other matters as 220 W. State Street are permitted by law with regard to special assessments tor Rutland Charter Township. Barry County Courthouse - 3rd Floor All interested persons are invited to be present at the Hastings. Michigan (269) 945-1385 hearing to submit comments. Rutland Charter Township wiH Everil G. Manshum DATE: Tuesday. September 30.2003 TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m provide necessary reasonable auxiliary olds and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven days Appeal of an apportionment may be mode within ten (10) days after this hearing by making application to the notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disobaitie* Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a Board township at the address or telephone number listed betow. requiring auxiliary aids Of services should contact the of Review. ROBIN L MCKENNA, CURK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH RD. HASTINGS, Ml 490M (269)946-2194 Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for participation should contact the Drain Commissioner one weekin advance. Thomas C. Doyle Barry County Drain Commissioner 09525232 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION QflTAItiEO.im BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR QffiGEAT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Robert A Tramain 6 Associates, P.C. is a debt THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ PrairteviHr Township collector and we are attempting to collect a ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Regular Board Meeting debt and any information obtained will be used OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ SYNOPSIS Notice of Mortgage Foreckwure Sale September 10, 2003 WE OBTAIN WIL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Ml UTA RY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold D. Newborn and Bonnie J. Newbum, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to TCF Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee dated May 25. 2000. and recorded on June 2, 2000 in Uber Instrument No. 1045033 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THiRFY-AVE AND 83/100 dollars ($60,635.83). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage ar*4 the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice « hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry for that purpose Supervisor Doster called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by FRANK W. Supervisor Doster. Treasurer Nottingham, Clerk Nichols, and Trustee Goyings along with six members of the public. Absent: Trustee Gray. Approved agenda with additions. Approved August 13, 2003 minutes with correc­ tions. WINANS & SHARON WINANS. Received card of appreciation for Pine Lake Fire Department. AH board members received a tetter from Tom Default has been made in the conditions of a TION SYSTEMS INC.. ITS SUCCESSORS AND mortgage made by Dwayne Barcroft and Kellie SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR MORT­ Barcroft, husband and wife, to Mortgage Express, GAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION, Mortgagee, Inc., mortgagee, dated December 16. 2000 and dated October 17 2002, and recorded on October recorded February 21, 2001 ASSIGNS, County Records. 1090563 BARRY Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ninety thousand two hundred fifty eight and 63/100 Dollars ($90,258,63, including interest at Guthrie re: Panning & Zoning. Public Comment: Discussion took place regard­ ing Pine Lake Week. 6.000% per annum Under the power or sate contained in sate mort­ County gage and the statute n such case made and pro­ Commissioner's meeting will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall. September 23rd at 7:30 vided. notice is hereby given that sate mortgage will Commissioners Report: Barry p.m. Hickory Comers Fire Dept, report-placed on file. MORTGAGE SALE WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ 30, 2002. as Instrument No. Correspondence was presented: MHJTARY DUTYMORTGAGE SALE MILITARY DUTY. HUSBAND & be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1.00 in Uber 1055201, Barry County Records. Said nxtegage ts now held Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David P Harvath and Terry L. Harvath. husband and wife, to The Mortgage Company of Michigan. Inc., a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 23, 1990 and recorded February 4. 1996 in liber 1007230. by LaSalle Bank National Association as Indenture Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Manufacturers a Traders Trust Company. One M Trustee for CSFB Mortgaged Backed Notes. Senes & T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203-2399. Trustee lor 2003-NP6 by assignment submitted to and record­ Securitization Series 1998-1. Agreement dated 03- ed by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is 01-Mby assignment dated November 8. 2001 and claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of recorded on October 24. 2002 In Uber 1090068. One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy and 3d 00 Dollars ($112,770.03) including Barry County Records There is domed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three interest at the rate of 13.1% per annum. Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Five and 13/100 Under the power of sate contained tn the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage will be Dollars (863.195.13) including interest st the rate of 10.85% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in the mort­ County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 Pine Lake Fire Dept report-placed on file. p.m. on October 30, 2003. Received bids to pamt Pine Lake Fire Station & Said premises are situated in TWP OF IRVING. foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or accepted b-C from McBain Painting with stipula­ BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITU­ some part of them, at public venue al the Barry gage and the statutes ol the State ol MicNgen. notice is hereby given that the mortgage w» be County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, fori,dosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or ATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. BEING Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on October 16, 2003. some part of them, at public venue at the Barry KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS A PARCEL OF Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 28 RODS as: Township of Cartton, Barry County, Sad premises ere situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Beginning at the Southeast comer of Lot 39 Cedar Points Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, being a part of the Southeast Fractional 1/4 tions Correspondence license for Momson. received Boulter Jr. to Police Dept. Northwesterly on a line between lots 38 and 39 to the shore of Fair Lake, thence Northeasterly along Improvement Revolving Fund. a point on Hill Top Drive which is 15 feet Northeasterly of the Northeast comer of said Lot 38. thence Southwester ly along HUI Top Drive 15 feet to the place of beginning. Atec that part of Lot 42 of Cedar Points Plat, lying North ol a line which runs due East of the Southeast comer of said Lot 38 to the section kne of Cedar Points Plat. Also Lof 38 and 15 feet off Lot 37 lying next to and adjoining said Lol 38 of Cedar Points, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 51, Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated September 25. 2003 Passed Resolution Establishing FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Project. Passed the motion to approve the distribution of the proposed Land Use Plan amendments. Treasurer's report-placed on file. Accepted tne SWBCSWA Delinquent Tax rok as presented. Clerk's report-placed on file. Supervisor s report-Small Town Inrtiatr/e meeting to be held at the Prairevilte Township Hall NER OF THE NORTH 4/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 20. 1/4 OF SECTION 22. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 Town 4 North. Range 8 West thence East atony WEST. THENCE WEST 13 RODS 11.50 FEET. sate section line 850 feet, thence South 375 feet 'HENCE SOUTH 10 RODS 13.50 FEET. THENCE thence West 850 feet to the po«nt of beginning, WtST 14 RODS 10 FEET. THENCE NORTH 22 exceot commencing at the Northwest comer of sate RODS 3 FEET. THENCE EAST 28 RODS 5 FEET. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 30, 2003 The premises are located in the Township ol Hope, Barry County. Michigan. and are desenbed A parcel ol land in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 ol Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, which commences at the intersection of the North line of said sedion 13 with the centertine ol parcel thence East 334 feet, thence South 0 THENCE SOUTH 11 RODS 6 FEET TO PLACE OF Curd Road tor a place of beginning thence South along the degrees 8 minutes 210 feet; thence West 334 feet; centerline ot Curd road 250 feet, thence West 550 BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from thence North 0 degrees 8 minutes West 210 feet to feet, thence North 250 feel thence East 550 feel to the point of beginning. the place ol gegmning (the Harvath property) The redemption period Shan be 12 months from September 18th@7O0 p.m. Economic Alliance m&eting to be held © the which case the redemption period shall be 30 days mined abandoned MCLA the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA from the date of such sate. §600 3241a, in which case the redemption period §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period Pierce Institute October 30th. Trustee Goyings reported on a meeting, which was held bv the Delton Business Association DATED September 11. 2003 regarding the SWBCSWA. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. SOLEY Update wa.> given on zoning violations Supervisor Doster commented on Submitted by Normajean Nichols. 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Clerk Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 Attested by Mark A. Doster. (10/16) Michigan County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County. the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ Meeting adjourned at 9 20 p.m. Ette *200327095 The premises are located in the Township of the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in Attorneys and Counselors »*»>» Township Accepted bid from Globe for Long Point Drive Trott & Trott. P C Team F 10,50 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST COR­ Washington trip. Approved payment of bills as amended. Team F (248) 593-1313 Liquor Prairieville Township Police report-placed on file. Approved the appointment & hiring of Date of Section 11, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, thence the shore of Lake 25 feet: thence Southeasterly to regarding p.m. on October 16,2003. Supervisor MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. ITS AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE his INVESTORS CORPORATION Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. shall be 30 days from the date of the sate The fore­ shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event closing mortgagee can rescind the sale In the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated September 11. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES. PC Dated September 25, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for LaSalle Bank National Association as Attorney; to Indenture Trustee lor CSFB Mortgaged Backed Company. One M 8 T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203­ For Information please call: (10/2) (248)457-1000 Fde No. 231.1249 0MWI39 Series 1998­ 1 .Agreement dated 03-01-96 . As Assignee P O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Birmingham. Ml 46009-6616 Manufacturers 8 Traders Trust 2399. Trustee for Securitization P.O. Box 5041 Suite 300 obmmo? in accordance with Notes, Senes 2003-NP6. As Assignee 401 South Old Woodward Avenue (246) 540-7701 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (10AD) (248) 45T-1000 File No. 231.0165 iwumr Pub: 9/25 - 10/23 �Pag* It - Thursday. Saptambar 25. 2003 - Tha Hastings Banner THBRHM ISA OerrCOUJCTOn ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY IHFORMAT1QH OBTAINED. WlLk.BEUSEDEOflJHAIPUHPOSE CLEASE CONTACI OUR QET1CEAT THE NUMBER BlLQW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE httUTARYDUTY. MQRTOAOESALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wiliam Chrysler and Deborah Chrysler, husband and ruffe, to Amerfquesl Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated October g. 2002 and recorded October 21, 2002 in Instrument Number 1008773. Berry County Records. There is claimed to be due On such mortgage the sum ot Ono Hundred Titty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and 52/100 Dollars (1153.310.52) mcSxleig interest at the rate of 7.75% per annum Under the power ot sale oontamed m the mort­ gage and Sa salutes ol the Stale ot Michigan, notice a hereby given that the mortgage will be lorectoaed by a sate ot the mortgaged premises. or some part ol mam. at pubic venue al the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at Barry County. MkNgan at 100 p m. on October 23. 2003 The premises are located m the Village of Micdleviia. Berry County, Michigan, and are Lot 1. "Solomon Addition Io the Village ot Mxtdtavtee" accontng to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded In Uber 4 ol Plats on Page 61. The redemption period Shan bo 6 months from the date of such sals, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a m which case the redemption period shai be 30 days from me date ol me sale. Thelore- dosmg mortgagee can rescind me sale n me event a 3rd party buys ma property and more is a simul­ taneous resolution w«h me borrower. Dated September 16. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Amenquest Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 40007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rte No. 214.0053 Pub: W18- 1QHB Non-Negodabte Common-taw Copyright c Trada-Nama/TradaMarti Seif-executirvg Corilracl/Doc urtty Agreement in Event of Un-authorteed-Un-Lawful Use. Copyright Notice: Al rights reserved re common­ law copyright of trade-nameArado-merk; of all cap­ ital tetter* name DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew: Jackson© as wen as any and aH derivatives and variations to the spelling of said trade-nameA'ade-mark-common-law copyright© 1993 by DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew Jackson© Said common-law trade-nanertrade-n ark DAMON ANDREW JACK­ SON© may neither be used, nor reproduced, nei­ ther whole, nor in part, nor to any other manner what-so-ever, without the prior, express, written consent and acknowledgement of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew Jackson© as signified by the red ink signature of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew Jackson© hertorsttv the -Secured Party," the bur­ den of proof fans soWy on the user. With the intent ot being contractually bound, any juristic person or STATE ENTITY, as weft as the agent servant, employee, trustee, bailee, or custodian of aforesaid juristic person or STATE ENTITY consents and agrees by and through this Copyright Notice that neither said juristic person or STATE ENTITY jr Its agent servant employee, trustee, bailee, cr custo­ dian of aforesaid juristic person shafi display. nor otherwise use in any manner, the common-law trade-namartrade-mark DAMON ANDREW JACK­ SON© without the prior, express written consent and acknowledgement of the "SECURED PARTY’S" signature to rat ink. The Secured Party neither grants, nor implies, nor otherwise gives any consent what-so-ever ftv any unauthorized or unlawful (God’s tew) use of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© and all tiuch unauthorized use is strict­ ly prohibited and toe burden of proof fats sotefy to toe user. Secured Party is not now, nor has Secured Party ever been, an accommodation party, nor a surety, tor the purported debtor, l.e., DAMON ANDREW JACKSON©, nor tor any deriv­ ative cf, nor for any variation in the spelling of. said name, nor to' any other juristic person, and is soindemnified ard held harmless by Debtor, i.e., DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© to Hold-Harmless and Indemnity Agreement No. DAJ-092293-HHIA date the Twenty-Second (22) day of the Ninth (9) month to the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-three (93) agamst any and all claims, legal actions, orders, warrants, tickets, judge­ ments, demands, hearings, summary*. liabttitits, losses, depositions, summons, lawsuits, costs, fines, lens, levies, penalties, damages, interests, and expense what-so-ever. both absolute and con­ tingent. as are due and might become due, now existing and as might hereafter arise, and as might be suffered by, imposed on, and incurred by Debtor for any and every reason, purpose, and cause what-so-ever. Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement to ’Event of Un-authorized Use": By this Copyright Notice: toe juristic person or STATE ENTITIES, as well as their agents, servants, employees, trustees, bailees, or custodians, hereto jointly and/br severally "user", consents and agrees that "any use" of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© othe r than expressly authorized as set forth abcr/e constitutions un-authorized use, counterfeiting. of Secured Party’s common-law copyright property, and -contractually binds user,' and renders this Copyright Notice n “Security Agreement- wherein -user is debtor" wd DAMON ANDREW JACK­ SON© & Damon-Andrew : Jackson© is "Secured Party." and signifies that user: (1) grants "Secured Party" a security interest in 'all of user’s assets, lands, and personal property, in the sum certain of $500,000 00 pr each trade-namertrade-mark©; as weH as for each, and every occurrence of use of any and all derivatives of. and variations to the spelling of. DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© plus costs, plus triple damages;’ (2) Authenticates this Security Agreement whereto “user is debtor" and DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© A Damon-Andrew: Jackson© is "Secured Party," and whereto user pledges *air of user's assets, land, consumer goods, farm products, inventory, equipment, money, investment property, commercial tort dawns, letters of cred*, letters of credit rights, chat­ Notice of Mortgage Foractoeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Laura Simmons, a single woman a/k/r Laura L. Simmons (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 28. 2002, and recorded on March 13. 2002 Instrument #1076489, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIR­ TY-ONE AND 00/100 dollars ($82.93100), includ­ ing interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in such mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Count/ Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 100 p.m., on October 30, 2003. Sax) premises are situated m VILLAGE OF DEL­ TON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 56 of JR Bush s First Addition to the Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded In Liber 1 of Plats on Page 33. Being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated September 25. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 4801" Fite #200326850 TeamH 09MSJ0 (WS) necessary for maintaining secured party's perfect­ ed security interest in "air of user s property and rights to said property pledged as collateral in this Security Agreement and described above m para­ graph “2* until user's contractual obligation thereof and agrees with the secured party's filing of any UCC financial statement as described above in paragraph "(3)" and "(4)", as wel as the filing of any Security Agreement, as described above in para­ graph *(2)", in the UCC filing office as well as in any county records office; (6) consents and agrees that any and all such filings describe in paragraph “(4)" and ‘(5)" above are not. and may not be consid­ ered, bogus, and that user win not claim any such fifing is bogus; (7) waive "air defenses and (8) appoints the secured party as the Authorized rep­ resentative for the user, effective upon user's default re user's contractual obligations to favor of the secured party as set forth below under Payment Terms and “Default Terms', granting the secured party fuH authorization and power for engagtoj in any and all actions on behalf o# user including, but not limited by authentication of a record on behalf of user, as secured part, to secured party’s sole discretion, deems appropriate, and use* further consents that this appointment of secured party as Authorized Representative for user, effective upon user's default, s irrevocable, and coupled with a secured interest. User further consents and agrees with all of the following additional terms of self-executing of Unauthorized user: Payment terms: In accordance with fees of unauthorized use of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© and any and al derivatives and varia­ tion to the spelling uf said trade-nameArade-mark as set forth above. User hereby consents and agrees that user shall pay Secured Party all unauthorized-use fee's in full Contract/Security Agreement in event within (10) ten days of the date user is sent the secured part's invoice, herein “invoice', itemizing said fees. Defau t Terms: In event of non-payment in full of ail unauthorized-use fee's by User within (10) ten days of the date Invoice sent; User shall be deemed to default and: (a) all of User's property and property pledged as collateral by User, as set forth above in paragraph “2" immediately becomes La., is. the property of the Secured Party; (b) Secured Party is appointed as the User's Authorized Representative as set forth above in paragraph "8" and, (c) User Consents and Agrees that Secured Party may take possession of and otherwise dispose ol. in any manner, that the Secured Party, in the Secured Party's sole discre­ tion, deems appropriate, including, but not limited by. sale at auction, at any time following User’s default, tmd without further notice, any and aH of User's property and interests described above to paragraph *2". formerly pledged as collateral by the User, now property of the Secured Party, in respect of this "Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement to the Event of the Unauthorized use*, that the Secured Parry, again m Secured Party's sole dis­ cretion deems appropriate. Terms for curing default: Upon events of default, as set forth above under -Default Terms." irrespec­ tive of any and all of user's former property and rights to said property as described above to para­ graph *(2)" to possession of. as well as disposed of by. the Secured Party, as authorized under -Default Terms.’ User may cure User's default only re the remainder of User’s said former property and rights in property, formerly pledged as collateral that is neither in the possession of. nor otherwise dis­ posed of by, the Secured Party within (20) twenty days of ttie date of the User's default only by pay merit to ful. Terms of Strict Foreclosure: User’s non-payment in fuH of all unauthorized-use fee's itemized to voice within said Twenty-(20)-day peri­ od for curing default as set forth above under “Terms for curing default* authorized Secured Party's immediate “non-judiciar strict foreclosure on any and all remaining former property, and. rights in property of the Secured Party upon expi­ ration of taid twenty (20) day defautt-cunng period. Ownership subject to common-law copyright and U.C.C. filing office. Record Owner: DAMON ANDREY/ JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew Jackson': Autograph Common Law Copyright 1993 Unauthorized use of ‘DAMON ANDREW JACK­ interest in such aforesaid property, now owned and hereafter acquired nov. existing and hereafter aris­ SON© & Damon-Andrew: Jackson© incurs the same unauthorized-use fee's as those associated with DAMON ANDREW JACKSON©, as set forth above m paragraph "(1)’ under -Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in the Event of whereto user is debtor end DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew Jackson© ts ‘Secured Party": (4) consent and agree that the aforesaid U.C.C. Financial statement desenbed above to paragraph "(3)* is a continuing financial statement, and further consent and agrees with the secunty party's filing of any continuation statement IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Dale Root Jr. and Janine Marie Root husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Kent Commerce Bank. Mortgagee, dated January 19. 1999, and recorded on March 5. 1999 in Document #1026134 to Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated February 1, 1999, which was recorded on June 28, 1999, in Document #1031719 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE AND 44/100 dollars ($77,621.44), including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfcc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m.. on October 23,2003. Said premises ere situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the intersection of the Southwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of section 17, Town 2 North. Range 10 West and the centerline of Keller Road, therx i Easterly along the line of Keller Road; 567 feet for the place of begin­ ning of this description. Thence East along the ce nterhne of Keller Road 300 feet; therms North 243 feet; thence West to a point 243 feat North of the place of beginning; thence South 243 feet to the point of beginning Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. . Deted; September 18, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200326868 Team X (10®) incurred has been fully satisfied; (5) consents and tel paper, instruments, deposit accounts, account,, documents, and general intangibles, and all user s ing. and wherever located, as collateral lor secur­ ing user's contractual obligation to favor of the Secured Party tor user s un-authonzed use of Secured Party's common-law copyright property; (3) consent and agree with the secured party's fil­ ing of UCC Financial statement m the U.C.C. filing office, as well as to any county records office, Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE Unauthonzeu Use." I have the honor of Being a sovereign Natural Christian. This Document is Sealed by My Own Right Hana With Honor and Without Prejudice. -User* or "USER" Damon-Andrew Jackson (10/9) 0M2S140 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM 13 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Rodney Beggs. aik/a Rodney Scott Beggs and Laura Jean Beggs, a/k/a Laura Beggs, husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Bank One, NA. f/k/a NBD Bank, Mortgagee, dated September 30. 1996. and recorded on November 15, 1996 in Liber 678 on Page 352 to Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of FORTY THOUSAND AVE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 18/100 doRars ($40,530.16). including interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that sted mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan at 1.00 p.m.. on October 23.2003. Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13. the South 1/2 of Lot 14. and that part of the North 1/2 of Lot 14, desenbed as beginning at the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of Lot 14. thence South 2 rods, thence East 4 rods to the place of beginning, all on Block 49, of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated September 18, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Ale #200323853 TMmG <’») THfi FIRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ PROBATE COURT QBIAlNEGJtfll^BtUSEIZfjQfLIHAI-RUa- COUNTY OF BARRY annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foredote? by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of then., at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 9. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14. Pme Haven Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 95. also part of Lot 15 of said Pine Haven Estates, desenbed as Beginning at the Northwsst comer of said Lot 14; thence North 58 degrees 02 minutes 00 seconds East 189 5 feet; thence North 54 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West 23.4 feet; thence South 51 degrees 12 min­ utes 15 seconds West 181 99 feet to the pomt of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 4. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegraph Road, Suite 200 B.ngham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200325890 Team C (9/4-9125) NOTICE TO CREDITORS PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT Decedent's Eatate THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Estate of VIRGINIA E WLINiCH, Deceased MILITARY DUTY, TO ALL CREDITORS: MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Grinage Jr., a single person, to Sebring Capital Corporation, mortgagee, TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Virginia E. Wlinich. who lived at 6191 S. M-37 Hwy.. Hastings. Michigan died 06/11/2003. dated March 25. 2002 and recorded June 20,2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all tn Document No. 1080742. Barry County Records. claims against the estate wfll be lorever barred Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase unless presented to Rhonda L. Reynolds, named Bank As Trustee by assignment dated April 3.2002 end recorded on January 24.2003 to Document No. 1098100, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Three 18/100 Thirty-Five and Dollars Hundred ($145,335.18) including interest at the rate ot 9.5% per annum. Under the power ot seta contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ot Michigan, personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/propcsed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 09/15/2003 Robert L Byington (P27821) 222 West Apple Street P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269)945-9557 notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfl be Rhonda L Reynolds foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or 21950 Bedlord Rd. some part of them, at pubfcc venue at the Barry Battle Creek, Ml 49017 County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. (269) 962-5795 Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on October 2,2003 The premises are located to the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South comer of Section 34. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. rods, thence North 18 rods; thence East 10 rods to section line; thence South 18 rods to point ot begin­ ning. Ths redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made to the terms and con­ dition* of a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL J. ANDERS AND NICOLE L. ANDERS, husband and Maple Grove Township, Barry County. Michigan, thence West 10 accordance with Executive Drive. Brookfield. Wl 53005, Mortgagee; dated February 25,2002, and recorded to theeftoe of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on March 5. 2002, at Instrument No. 1075958, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, lor principal the sum of Ninety Nine Thousand One Hundred Forty Six and 03/100 Dollars ($99,145.03), plus interest, from MCLA §600.3241 a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days trorr. the date ol the sale. The fore­ seven vid 97/100 percent (7^7%) per yev. And no suit or proceeding at law or to equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by closing mortgagee can rescind the sale to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: August 28, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee , As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 sate contained to the mortgage and pursuant to the statute in the State of Michigan in such cases made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. October 2,2003, at one oclock (1W) in the afternoon, local time, the mortgage wW be torectoeed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circutt Court for Barry County is held), of the premises described In (248) 457-1000 FHe No. 207.0840 Pub: 8/28-9/25 JB5J44J1 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Jodie L Haas, a single woman (original mortgagors) to West Michigan Community Bank, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Octoter 19, 2000, and recorded on October 27,2000 to Document No. 1051252 to Barry County Records. Mlchigsn. and was assigned by mesne assignment? to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Assignee by an assignment dated November 11, 2002, which was recorded on December 2.2002. Document No. 1092700, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOU­ essary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on the mortone. with interest thereon at the rate of seven and 97/100 percent (7.97%) per year, and aH legal ousts, charges and expenses, including the attorney tees slowed by tew, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect It* interest in the premises. Ths premises are located in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as follows Lot 1 of Block 4 of HJ. Konfisid’s Second Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded ptet thereof In Uber 1 of Plats, Page 37, Barry County Records. Parcel No. ' O8-55-240-O28©0. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from tha date of such sale, to accordance with MCL 800.3241(8), unteea tho property is deemed aban­ doned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days, as provided In MCL 6003240(10). Dated: August 20, 2003 MAI Bank. FSB 180 North Executive Drive Brookfield. W! 53005 BELLAIRS DEAN COOLEY SILER MOULTON A SMITH BY: Steven W. Moulton. P-28282 412 S. Saginaw SL. Suite .100 RM.MMMQ2 (810)767-1520 (9-25) SAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 64/100 dollars ($121434.64). including interest at 8.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All, CQUWTIFR) gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 140 p.m., on October 23. 2003. ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage described as: PARCEL G: made by Deana Kooiman and Keith Kooiman, hus­ band and wife of Barry County, Michigan. THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 2 NORTH. PANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE WEST AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) M2-8100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made Mortgagor to Filth Third Bank, successor-in-interest to Old Kent Bank dated the 20th day of September. A.D. 1999, and recorded to the office of the Register NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00" EAST 896.44 FEET of Deeds, lor the County of Barr* and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of October. A.D. 1999, in ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH­ Document No. 1036144 of Barry Records, on which WEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 58'44- mortgage there is claimed to be due. tA the date of this notice, for principal and interest the sum of 1/4 Notice or sAongage roreciosure oo>o THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Cheryl Eisifiones. a single woman (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 22. 2002. and recorded on March 17.2003 to Liber Document No. 1099632 m Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THREE AND 68/100 doHars ($91,603.68). including interest at 7.000% per STATE OF MICHIGAN ING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE EAST 702 06 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 421 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SAID $24,641.80 (Twenty tour thousand. Six hundred SOUTHWEST IM TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ forty one dollars and eighty cents) including interest NING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 58’ 44" there on at 10.60% (ten point-six-zero) percent per EAST 379.08 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00' (XT WEST annum. , And no suit proceedings at tew or to equity hav­ 535 71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10 DEGREES 45' ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by 02" EAST 432.23 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 78 DEGREES 05’ 24" EAST 222.14 FEET; THENCE said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00' 00" EAST 224.93 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE ’EASEMENT DESCRIP­ TION ' ALSO TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF INCRESS AND EGRESS OVER A 66 00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS by virtue of the power of sate contained to said of Michigan to such caae made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of October, A.D., 2003 at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage wiH be kYoctoaed by a sale al pubfic auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml, Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described to said mortgage. Which said prem­ FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT THE WEST 1/4 POST ises are described as follows: All that certain piece OF SAID SECTION 17, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00' 00" EAST ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 66.04 FEET; or parcel of land situate in the Township of Thornapple. in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as foltows to wit: THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 57' 38' FA>ST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SEC­ of the East one-half of the East one half of the 488 13 FEET (RECORDED AS 485.87 Southeast one-quarter of Section 11, Town 4 North. TION Parcel A: the South one-half of the West one-half FEET). THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00' 00* Range EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST AND WEST County. Michigan. ALSO: Parcel C: The North ona- 1/4 LINE 390.30 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00' 00" WEST 66 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00' 00" WEST PARALLEL haif of the Wee. one-half of the East one-half of the WITH SAID EAST AND WEST FEET TO THE SAID WEST THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES SAID SECTION LINE 551.91 Thornapple Township. 1/4 LINE 454.06 SECTION LINE; 57' 38" WEST ON FEET TO THE 10 West. Thornapple Township, Barry East one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 11, Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Barry County. Michigan. Both of the above described parcels are subject to an access road easement of 33 feet along the East tine of both of the above described parcels from PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from Garbow Road, terminating at a cul-de-sac which shal be 50 feet to width at the North line of Parcel the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days C. from the dale of such sale. Dated September 18. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Brngham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200229767 Team F omssiw Commonly known as: 8100 Garbow Rd. Tax ID: 08-14-011-043-00 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of suc.i sate. Dated: September 18. 2003 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A REIS. CO.. LRA. By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney lor Assignee o’ Mortgagee v»enman. wemoerg & nets go., L.r.A. 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 (10®) Troy, Michigan 48084 WWR#03044891 «»««• (1QH6) �Tha Hasting* Banner - Thursday. September 25. 2003 - Papa 10 CASE NO. 03-104-CH CIRCUIT COURT CASE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State ol Michigan, made and entered on the 14th day of March, A.D., 2003, in a certain cause therein pend­ ing wherein Cameron D. Chapin was the Plaintiff and WHUam L Beechnau and Joanna Beechnau. were the Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shal! sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said County) the 18th day of October, A.D., 2003. at 1D0 o'clock p.m.. Eastern Standard Timo, the fol­ lowing described property Said premises Hastings. Barry in the City of are situated County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9. Block 6 of R.J. Grant's Second Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 16. Barry County Records. This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months Wtowtng the sale. Dated: September 4. 2003 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Hams, a single man (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc . Mortgagee, dated December 11. 2002, and recorded on January 10. dated December 6. December 20. 1999 2003 in Libor 1095304 m Barry County Records. 1999. and recorded on tn Liber Instrument No. 1039348 m Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at »he dale hereof the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTH-SEVEN AND 78/100 dollars ($46,477.78). including interest at 12.500% per annum , Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tie statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1DO p.m. on October 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are of Orangeville, according to the recorded Plat there­ of. as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 14. Barry County Records. 31800 Northwestern Hwy. Ste 390 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 248-539-4900 Our Re No. 115.00001 (9/25) IHiSflHMJSAQEBI^GQLLLCTQRATIEMEI- Q2IA1MEP WiU. EL USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT DUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE WUTAffiLDUn. MORTGAGE SALE Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY AND 11/100 dollars ($70,220.11), including interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 100 p.m., on October 23. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land 8 rods East and West by 10 rods North and South out of the Northwest comer of the West 1/2 ol the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13, Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Township of Assyna. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a in the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 4. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Team D (248) 593-1309 Attorneys ar d Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fa-ms. Ml 48025 Fite #200023897 Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in from the date of such sate. Dated: September 18. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE GALL: Trott & Trott. P.C. Bingham farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200326295 Team D (10/9) wmmcm Default has been made in the conditions of a Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate mortgage made by James R. Jdes. a single man. to Amenquest Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 26. 2002 and recorded November THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 15, 2002 in Liber 1091, Page 677, Barry County OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Records. Thera ts claimed to be due on such mort­ °LEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER gage the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Nine BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. and 69/100 Dollars MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ($102,917.89) including interest at the rate of the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey A. Bergman, a single person (original mortgagors) to Hundred Seventeen 10.45% per annum Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, gage and the statutes ol the State of Michigan, dated notice is hereby g ven that the mortgage win be December 2, 2002 in Document No. 1092764 in foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ November and 27. 2002. recorded on some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUN­ Michigan at 1X p.m. on October 2,2003 DRED The premises are located in the City of Hasting. Barry Carty, Michgan, and are described as: City of Hasting.;. Lot 9, Block B, Chartes H. Baurer's Addition to the City of Hastings as record­ ed in Liber 1, Page 57 of Plats. Barry County necoros The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA {600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shal be X days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys tha property and there is a simul­ EIGHTY-TWO ($84,182.97). including AND dollars 97/100 interest at 6.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pio- vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR A1TEMPT- ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sandra K. Kellay. a single woman (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank, f/k/a Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, deted January at 10.000% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days which case the redemption period shad be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 11. 2003 STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY from the date of such sate Dated September 25. 2003 FOR ^FORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (246) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P C. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Attorneys and Counselors Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 non. uameo n. risnor ROBERT W JOHNSON as Trustee 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 of the Robert W. Johnson Trust, and GARY J. PHILLIPS and LaBARBARA Fite #200218179 Team F 09525320 Fite #200325673 File No. 03-416-CH Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Instrument No. 10X277 BARRY County Records. TRAVELERS BANK & TRUST. FSB. UNITED June 7. 1999. as instrument No. 1030689 BARRY County Records. Mchigan. on which mortgage there is daimod to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixty seven thousand two hundred eighty five and 93/1X Dollars ($67.285 93). including interest at 10.990% per annum Mottoe of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING AND ASSIGNS OF FRANKE E County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 1 DO p.m. on October 23. 2003. Said p'emisos are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY County. Michigan and are TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE HERRINGTON AND FERN L. HERRINGTON, husband and wife, dedicators of the Plat of Long Beach; OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER THE TOWNSHIP BALTIMORE and THE COUNTY OF BARRY. BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Defendants. David ।. Smith (P20636) Attorney for Plaintiffs 133 South Cochran. P.O. Box 8 the conditions of a mortgage made by Samuel K. Newland and Wendy S. Newland, husband and Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517)543-6401 At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Court, Hastings. Michigan, on the 21st day of August. 2003. PRESENT: HONORABLE JAMES H. FISHER, CIRCUIT JUDGE wife (ongmal mortgagors) to Amenfirst Financial mortgage made by Scott J. Smelker, a single per­ Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 26. 1998. son, to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, mortgagee, and recorded on dated November 29. 2001 and recorded December September 3. 1998 in Uber Instrument No. 1017411 in Barry County Records. 6. 2001 Michigan, and was assigned by sad mortgagee to County Records. the Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. f/k/a Norwest Mortgage, Inc., a California Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated August 26,1998. This matter having come on for hearing on the Petition of Plaintiffs requesting substituted service in this cause; and it appearing to the Court that in addition to the County of Barry and the Township of Baltimore potential interested parties may be the unknown heirs, devisees and assigns of Frank E. Herrington and Fem L Herrington who are the orig­ inal dedicators of the Plat of Long Beach, and it fur­ ther appearing to the Court that the Plaintiffs are which was recorded on September 23. 1998, in Liber Instrument No. 1018334 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 83/100 dollars ($66,833.83), including interest at 7.600% per annum gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ width of said Alton Avenue as it borders upon their respective properties; and the Court being fully or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1 00 p.m , on October 16. 2003. ORDERED AND Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ADJUDGED that anyone having an interest m this PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are cause must file an Answer to the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the final publication desenbed as and/or posting of the notice of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this notice shall be published in the Hastings Banner once each week dunng the weeks of Lots 65 a. d 66 of William C in Instrument Number 1070655, Barry There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Four and 30/100 Dollars ($131,004.3) including interest at the rate of 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stele of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. The premises are located in the Township of Barry County. Michigan, and Thornapple. are described as: according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue (10^) Suite 3X Birmingham. Ml 48009^616 Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Seto For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 (10/9) gmt THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTWE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Poppy Ann Smith f/k/a Poppy Ann Root, an unmarried woman PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN (original mortgagors) to Avalon Financial Corp., a ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. September 13, 1999, and recorded on September Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee. dated MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in 21, 1999 in Document #1035599 in Barry County the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Hoffman . a single person (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, gagee to the Option One Mortgage Corporation, a dated September 22. 20X, and recorded on September 26. 2X0 in Document# 1049X1. Barry ment dated September 15,1999, which was record­ ed on May 31. 2X0, in Document #1044923 Barry County Records. Michigan, on whten mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum d THfRTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED sum of FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUN­ FORTY-THREE AND dollars 7.875% per 41/1X ($45,343.41). including interest at Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mort­ California Corporation, as assignee by an assign­ TWENTY-ONE AND 77/1X dollars ($35,421.77), .nciuding interest at 12.700% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry of Section or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO PM, on 13,Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, for the place of beginning; thence South 26 273 rods; thence East 45 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 12 months from mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a. m which case the redemption period O-tobef 9. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; Lots 16 and 17. Acker s Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 7. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days closing mortgagee can rescind the sate m the event from the date of such sale a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ which case the redemption penod shall be X days Dated: September 11.2003 taneous resolution with the borrower. Courthouse, at the place of holding meetings of the FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Dated Team D (248) 593-1309 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC from the date of such sate Dated. September 4, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys for Fifth Third Mortgage Company. As Attorneys and Counselors Mortgagee 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 P.O. Box 5041 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Troy. Ml 4X07-5041 {*»»» 200 Fite #2X124066 Team D Sth. 15th and 22nd. 2003, al the Barry County James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge from the date of such sate. Dated: September 11. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 304X Telegraph Road, Suite Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 once each week duriig the weeks of September The fore­ September 25. 2003 (248) 457-1000 (10/2) which case the redemption period shafl bo X days Attorneys and Counselors that notice of these proceedings shall be posted Fite #200115182 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from Assignee of Mortgagee the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 6X 3241a. in Team D and are to the Village of Nashville, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof In Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 69. Barry CmCORP BANK TRUST. FSB shall be X days from the date of the sate twenty-eight (28) days after the final posting and Michigan, Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. from the date of such sate. doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in later than October 27. 2003. that being more than Barry County, the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.324la. in the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ that an Answer to this Complaint must be filed no NASHVILLE. described as: The West 1/2 of Lots 107 and 108 of Mix Addition ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS September 8th. 15tn and 22nd. 2003. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED Township of Baltimore and at a conspicuous place within the Plat of Long Beach. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED p.m.. on October 16,2003. Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF The West 5 Acres of the following desenbed par­ the date of such sate, unless the property « deter­ in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 60 vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiB cel. Begmmg 15 Rods West of the Northeast comer thence West 45 rods; thence North 26 2/3 rods: Schultz Park, Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ County Records. DRED Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on October X, 2003. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ seeking an Order from this Court vacating a pas­ sageway delineated on said Plat as Alton Avenue and awarding each of the Plaintiffs one-haff of the advised in the premises; IT IS THEREFORE Default has been made in the conditions of a sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIX AND 01/IX dollars ($69,806.01), including interest at 7.500% per annum. described as: LOTS 61 AND 62 OF HUGHES PARK ACCORD­ which case the redemption period shall be X days TH1S.F1RMJSADEBLGQLLECTQR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINEDJYILLBE.JJSEILFQRJBALRURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THENUMBERBELOWIFYOUAREIN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE. SALE there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1D0 be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee -vsTHE UNKNOWN HEIRS. DEVISEES. County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry The 'edemption penod shall be 6 months from (10/2) April 27. 1999 in Document No. 10287X in Barry gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will ne date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6X.3241a, in (10/16) Mortgagee, dated April 23. 1999, and recorded on Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ DATED: September 18. 2003 Team D 0MMM5 PHILLIPS, husband and wife. NEFF AND JUDY NEFF. HUSBAND AND WIFE to RECORDED IN UBER 2 OF PLATS. PAGE 57. Trott & Trott, P C. ORDER TO ANSWER PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER wens rargo nome Mortgage, inc. t/K/a norwesi Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation, Michigan. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CLINTON R. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to thence East 165 feet; thence South Pub: 8/28-9/25 Notice of Mortgage Foracfoaure Saia TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE Curtis, a single person (original mortgagors) to Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 The redemotion oenod shall be 6 month(s) from (9/18-10/9) THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE AND 64/100 dollars ($23,883 64). .nciuding interest Southeast 1/4; thence North on 1/8 line 165 feet; thence West 1 65 feet to the point of beginning Attorneys and Counselors 304X Telegraph Road. Suite 2X Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200327318 Team X RESOURCE ONE MORTGAGE. A PENNSYLVA­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described 165 feet; A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24. Town 1 North, Range 8 West. Johnston Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the South line of Section 24, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, distant West 656 feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 24; thence West along said South line. 220 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said Section 24. a distance of 487.5 feet; thence West parallel with said South line, 447 feet; thence North paraNel with said East fine. 326 feet; thence East parallel with said South line. 577 feet; thence South parallel with said East line, 713.5 feet; thence East parallel with said SoUi 1 line. 90 feet; thence South parallel with said East line. 1X feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shal be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate. Dated: September 18.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, PC. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING A parcel of Land in Section 27, Town 3 North. desenbed as: oescribed as: cotactor end we are attempting to collect a Said premises are situated tn CITY OF HAST­ Barry County. p.m., on October 23. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are Robert A. Iremaln $ Associates, P.C. is a debt Michigan, and are HASTINGS. be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1 DO oeoi ana any inrormauon ootainec win oe usee Said p-em:ses are situateo in TOWNSHIP OF County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 1.00 including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win ownoor BANK TRUST. FSB. by an assignment recorded on p.m., on October 16. 2003. EIGHTY-FOUR AND 72/1X dollars ($71,584.72). 23. 1998. and recorded on November 3. 1996, as Michigan, on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY-THREE North of the Southwest comer of the East 1/2 of the (248) 457-1000 Re No. 214 0656 the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date ot the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the eveni a 3rd party buys the property and there is a sim -itaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: September 11.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor BANKERS TRUST COMPANY. AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR UCFC HOME EQUITY LOAN OWNER TRUST 1998-BA, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1OX Fite No. 199.1238 Pub: 9/11 - 1CVB claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NIA CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated October 31. 1990, and recorded on February 7. 1990 in Liber 495 on Page 31 in Barry County Records. Attorneys for Amenquest Mortgage Corproation. As Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Rods to the place of beginning, except the East 3X feet of the South 3X feet thereof. The redemption penod shall be 12 months from vided. notice is tiereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate otthe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the-Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1D0 p.m., on October 30, 2003. Range 8 West. Commencing 1179 and 1/2 feet August 28, 2003 Commencing at the Southeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Running thence North 50 Rods; thence West 48 Rods; thence South X Rods; thence East 48 to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 15. 1999. and recorded on April 21. 1999 in Document #1028413 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MtUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad M ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Dated: on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty and 41/1X Dollais ($45.7X 41) including interest at the rate of 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on Octotar 16, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert P. Whaley. II. an unmarried man (ongmal mortgagors) THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1235 and 1236 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Hastings City. Barry County. taneous resolution with the borrower. applicable custodial or trust agreement by instru­ ment dated November 25. 1998 and Recorded January 21. 1999 in Uber 1024027. Page 1 of 2. Barry County Records There ts damned to be due STATES OF AMERICA now known as CITICORP or some part of them, st public venue, at the Barry WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defaut: has been made in Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ritchie L Smith and Faye L. Smith, to United Companies Lending Corporation, mortgagee, dated September 11. 1996 and record­ ed September 17. 1998 in Liber 101. Page 8002. Barry County Records. Said mortgage was subse­ quently assigned to Bankers Trust Company or California, N A . a custodian or Trustee under the gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGESALE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made tn r ..omstra and Richard Hiemstra. wife and husband (ongmal mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. dba America s Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, By: Deputy Clerk By: Randall S. Milter (P47879) POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT the conditions of a mortgage made by John A Register of Deeds The Foreclosure Group P C. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ ING TQ COLLECT A DEBL ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FQRTHATP11RPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT 0UR.0EHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE tte conditions of a mortgage made by Victoria desenbed as: The East 1/2 of Lots 81 and 82, Plat of the Village Barry County Cterk Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Frte No. 200 0892 owiwm (Pub: 9/25 - 10/23) County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1 DO p.m., on October 16, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot X of Sundago Park, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 71. The redemption period shafl be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.324la. in which case the redemption penod shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: Sep»ember 11, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Team D (248)593-1309 Trott & Trott. P C. Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 304X Telegraph Road. Suite 2X 304X Telegraph Road. Suite 2X Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File # 2X321525 Team D Attorneys and Counselors Bingham Farms. Ml 46025 Fite #200325820 (9/4)-(9t25) Team G (TCV2) �Pag* 20 - Thursday, September 25, 2003 - The Hastings Banner Free depression, anxiety screening offered on Oct. 9 The Barry County Community Mental Health Authority again will offer free depression screenings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9. The free public service is being done annually by thousands of mental health facilities across the country and scores of volunteer health clinicians. More than 90.000 people are expected to take advan­ tage of the screenings to get their depression and anxiety scores on the “test." which will be administered locally in the Pennock Professional Building. 915 W. Green St.. Suite 103. Hastings. Group clinicians Kori Zimmerman and Emily Whisner. in a prepared statement, said. "We hope that Barry County residents take this opportunity to access this free and anonymous service, and make this year's National Depression Screening Day one of the most successful yet!" The National Mental Health Association insists that some 17 to 20 million Americans are affected by depression each year. Most individuals think that they know only "a little” or "almost nothing" about the illness. They can also suffer from anxiety disorders, which tend to go undiagnosed as their physical illnesses mask or distract attention from the underlying or co-occuring psychiatric condition. On National Depression Screening Day. Thursday, Oct. 9, the Barry County Community Mental Health Authority's free program that will teach people what to look for about depression and anxiety. Americans regularly leam their choles­ terol numbers and blood pressure , but they rarely consider being tested for depression or anxiety. This is unfortunate because peo­ ple spend a considerable time visiting doc­ tors and have ample opportunity to discuss their moods. The American Anxiety Disorders A rociaiion reports. "Depression and anxi­ ety go together in the elderly, as they do in the young, with almost half of those with major depression also meeting the criteria for anxiety and about one-quarter of those with anxiety meeting criteria for major depression." Americans often are embarrassed to broach the issue and their doctor's generally don’t ask. Also, many Americans with phys­ ical illness such as heart disease. Alzheimer's and cancer, are at greater risk for developing depression. Depression is not a normal part of aging, it is a medical condition that involves feel­ ings of sadness, loss of pleasure in usual activities, and hopelessness. Generalized Anxiety Disorder, which involve^ constant worry over common everyday things, is often accompanied by physical complaints such as nausea or sweating and interferes with daily functioning. Individuals can take the first step toward getting help or can just check their emotion­ al health by attending the free, anonymous screenings. They can call Zimmerman or Whisner at (269) 948-8041 for more infor­ mation. They will have the opportunity to complete a written screening test, hear an educational presentation, and talk individu­ ally with a mental health professional. Referrals will be provided to those in need, if they so wish. FOR SALE: used very little Hastings, $350 a month. (like new). Paid $1,000. Will (269)948-8189 or (269)948­ sell for $400. Call (269)945­ 7469. 5381. ______ FOR RENT: 1BD apartments I IlllljUt on Algonquin Lake, $450/ ALLEGAN ANTIQUE mo. + utilities & security de­ MARKET; SUNDAY, SEPT. posit. (269)945-0917 _________ 28TH. 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She was given credit for 32 days served in jail. Tne last 30 days of the jail sentence will be suspended if she successfully completes pro­ bation. White earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dropping second-degree home invasion, a possible maximum penalty of 15 years in prison White’s attorney, James Kinney, said she took advantage of her time in jail by attending alcoholics anonymous (AA) meetings. He also said she was working on her general Education Diploma (GED). White said, upon her release from jail, she plans to enroll in Michigan Career Technical Institute and looks forward to furthering her education so she can be a responsible role model for her children. "For two months. I’ve been clean and sober," White said. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said. "I hope you’re successful." In other recent court business: • An Oct. 2 hearing was set for Corey J. Mcllvain, 31, of Battle Creek, for violating his probation by possessing cocaine, failing to Flu shots available in county Oct. 9 The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will offer flu and pneumonia shots at several locations in Barry County next month. Flu shots are $20.00. Pneumonia shots are S25 and tetanus shots will be available for $10. Medicare B, as well as Medicaid, will be accepted. The shots will be administered from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the new health department building at 330 W. Woodlav n tn Hastings, beginning Oct. 9, Shots also will be available al: • The Commission On Aging on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. • At Felpausch in Hastings Wednesday. Oct. 15, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. • At Plumbs in Hastings Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 9 to 11 a.m. • At the Faith Methodist Church in Delton Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. • Al Wal-Mart Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, please call 269-945­ 9516. Caledonia eliminates Archer for supt. post Delton Kellogg Schools Superintendent Ronald Archer has been dropped from con­ tention in the Caledonia Community Schools* search for a new school chief. Archer made the cut down to the last two finalists, but the Caledonia Board of Education then decided to begin the search process all over again. Archer was one of six finalists who came in for interviews. He survived the first cut down to three and then one other candidate was eliminated during on-site visits conduct­ ed by board members. Archer and Dr. Janet Bums of River Valley were the final two before the board decided neither provided the “fit” they were looking for. Caledonia is searching for a successor to Dr. Douglas Busman, who retired las; spring to take a professorship at Grand Valley State University. Archer was hired as Delton Kellogg Superintendent in August 2001, succeeding Marsha Wells. report to his probation officer, fleeing and eluding a police officer and resisting and obstructing a police officer. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was on probation for the conviction of false pretenses. • Terrence R. Wakley, 47, of Hickory Comers, was ordered to pay $400 by Dec. 31 or serve 90 days in jail for possession of mar­ ijuana. • William H. Woodman IV, 29, of Lyons, was sentenced to nine months in jail and three years probation for each conviction of domes­ tic violence, *a possible maximum 93-day mis­ demeanor and third-degree home invasion, a possible maximum five-year felony. The sentences are to be served concurrent with each other. Woodman was ordered to pay $1,405 in restitution. The last three months of the jail sentence will be suspended if he successfully com­ pletes probation. Woodman earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of firstdegree home invasion, a possible maximum 20-year felony, and another count of domestic violence. Woodman’s attorney said Woodman had taken responsibility for his actions by plead­ ing guilty. "He’s a 29-year-old husband and father who has a consistent work history since high school and has attended college," the attor­ ney said. "He’s suffered in his family, work and reputation." She asked the judge to sentence him to only three months in jail. Fisher said that «Voodman was blaming the victim for having her door kicked in and her hair pulled out. "You’re not a person who can drink alco­ hol," Fisher said. "I’m sure you have many redeeming qualities masked by alcohol." • A Sept. 25 sentencing date is scheduled for Michael J. Kensington, 22, of Hastings, for third-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony carrying a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. Third-degree CSC involves forced sexual penetration. Kensington pleaded no contest to the charge in exchange for dismissal of charges ot first-degree criminal sexual conduct, sec­ ond-degree home invasion, perjury and three counts of contributing to the delinquency of children. Barry Prosecutor Shane McNeill said. The victim is only 14 years old. The ripe occurred when she was passed out." Kensington’s anomey, William Doherty, said. This is a mutual, consensual situation. The victim and her friends sought out alcohol. 1 don't see exploitation. They were making out as a mutual situation." • Charles Trout, 45, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to 46 months to 20 years in prison for possession of methamphetamine. He was given credit for 185 days served in jail. Defense attorney Amy Kuzava said Trout had a less »han ideal upbringing; he was aban­ doned by his mother al 13 years old. Then he started a history of theft and substance abuse, she said. "Issues that caused it (substance abuse) stem back years and years to his childhood,” Kuzava said. "He agrees he has a substance abuse problem. He’s highly intelligent and has the means to be highly successful." Fisher said that he agreed with a large pan of Kuzava’s statement about Trout. "But nothing has convinced tne he's made any changes in his lifestyle," Fisher said. • Joseph W. Milligan, 39, of Nashville, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and two years probation for possession of a weapon. He was given credit for two days in jail The balance of his jail sentence will be suspend­ ed if he successfully completes probation. Milligan earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of mali­ cious destruction of personal property and operating a vehicle with a suspended license. • Lorena Hatten. 49, of Delton, was sen­ tenced io five months in jail and two years probation for possession of methampheta­ mine. Hatten was given credit for 45 days served in jail. Balance of her jail sentence will be sus­ pended upon successful completion of proba­ tion. • Larry J. Martz, 54, of Hastings was sen­ tenced to om yeas in jail and three years pro­ bation for possession of methamphetamine, second offense. He was given credit for 107 days served in jail. Martz earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of two related counts of operating a meth lab and two simi­ lar counts of delivery or manufacture of meth. ^POLICE BEAT] Teen arrested for shoplifting batteries HASTINGS — A 17-year-dd boy from Hastings was arrested for retail fraud Sunday evening, Sept. 14. The boy admitted taking packs of AA batteries from Felpausch Food Center, putting them into his pants pocket and attempting to leave the store without paying for the items, Hastings Police Department officials said. The suspect told police he had money to purchase the merchandise, but choose not to. Robbery suspects may have ties here HASTINGS — An 18-year-okl female and a 22-year-old male who were arrested by the Kent County Sheriff’s Department for robberies of convenience stores and gas stations in Kent County also are regarded as suspects in two recent Hastings burglaries Katie L. Vanderveen and Jerome D. Richards allegedly threw hot coffee at four store clerks then took money from the cash registers. The two are considered suspects in recent break-ins at two local businesses, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department. Quick Lube was broken into Sept. 16 in the 800 block of West State Street And Dreisbach Detail Shop at 328 North Michigan was broken into Sept. 15 tn thu early morn­ ing hours. e Since no signs of forced entry were found at the shop, authorities believe the suspect had access to the building. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken, Leedy said. Police stopped the female in the Dreisbach area for a traffic violation Monday rooming, Sept. 15. The woman told officers she was looking for M-37. Officers found identification belonging to her boyfriend in the car, Leedy said. Sgt. Denny Lajcak said he saw the woman on his way to work parked on East Mill Street with the car running and headlights on as if she was waiting for someone. The man was confronted by Barry County Sheriff’s deputies that morning near Fawn Avenue and M-37 Highway traveling toward Middleville. The two individuals became suspects after the break-ins were reported. Later, it was learned that both had been arrested on four counts of robbery in Kent County. Car strikes tree and Injures 3 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Three people were injured Sunday afternoon, Sept. 21, after a 16-year-oid driver from Middleville lost control of his vehicle and crashed. Todd Masker was northbound on Douglas Road north of State Road when he missed a curve by taking his eyes off the road to look at the other two passengers in the car and hit a tree, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post said. Gaines Twp. man is still missing and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 GAINES TOWNSHIP — Since Sept. 11, the Olson family has been waiting to hear from family member Richard Leif Olson. 63. Olson was last seen that Thursday by his wife as he left to have his watch fixed at the River Town Crossing Mall in Grandville. He said he would return in the afternoon to do yard work, Kent County Sheriff Department said. It appears he never made it to his destination. He left his cell phone and other personal belongings at home, taking with him only a small amount of pocket money, deputies said. Deputies said the case has gone from a missing persons case to a suspicious situation investigation. “No one has called to report thnt they have seen or spoken to Mr. Olson," said Detective Al Roetman Deputies have checked Olson’s route to the mall by helicopter but nothing was found. Olson is a white male, 5'10,” 162 pounds with short gray hair. He was driving a tan 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette van with a Michigan license plate, 6ERN95. Anyone with information about Olson is urged to call Kent County Sheriff Department, Detective Bureau at (616) 632-6125 or dispatch at 632-6352. �Tbo Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 25. 2003 - Page 21 Sarah Halliday remembered 4-H loses a friend by Susan Temere Staff Writer When purchasing Neil’s Printing Co. in downtown Hastings several years ago. J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs said he didn’t realize the best deal was getting employee Sarah Halliday. Neil Braendle was ready to retire when he called the Jacobs family about purchas­ ing his company. The Jacobs said OK as long as both Braendle and Halliday came with the business for a transitional period of time. “We never realized, we’d get a lady with the value of Sarah when we bought Neil's Printing,” Jacobs said. Halliday, 62. of Delton was killed early Thursday morning. Sept. 18, in a two-vehi­ cle crash at the intersection of Yankee Springs and Shaw Lake roads in Yankee Springs Township. Halliday was eastbound on Shaw Lake Road when her vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a northbound vehicle driven by Robert Schiedel. 50, of Plainwell, according to Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post. Halliday was pronounced dead at the scene. Schiedel was treated first at Pennock Hospital then moved to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo and released. “What a shock," Jacobs said. “She had an impact on all people in her life, espe­ cially her boyfriend Larry Getzen, his chil­ dren, grandchildren and all those with 4-H. All she impacted will be changed.’’ Halliday continued to work as a graphic artist at J-Ad’s Printing Plus (the former Neil’s Printing) after the transition three years ago. She also helped customers at the counter. “She’s been so active in the whole com­ pany.” Jacobs said. “The neat thing was to get her to laugh. She was fun loving and a kidder. I’d kid her and she’d get me back." Getzen said whenever his grandchildren had a birthday. Halliday would take them out to eat and then to a book store to buy a book. “This was a way she could buy books too,” Getzen said. “The grandchildren have good memories of these birthday celebra­ tions.” Pam Katje worked for Halliday at Printing Plus. She knew her as a friend first. “She was the type of boss who gave me a lot of confidence.” Katje said. “She was very encouraging, helpful and caring. We’ll all miss her sense of humor." Katje said her boss was a careful and conscientious driver who did not carry a cell phone in her car and w as not a drinker. “I think the fog played a big part in the accident,” Katje said. Tanya Mugridge, a lab technician who worked with Halliday, said she instantly fell close to her. “She’d give all of us a big hug." Mugridge said. "The magnetism of her per­ sonality was felt by my mom." Mugridge said Halliday was too cautious a driver to run a stop sign. “Maybe the fog disoriented her.” she said. “I saw her puli over several times for cars going faster than her to pass. I’m going to miss her.” Lab supervisor Perry Hardin said Halliday was a kind-hearted woman, who was a club leader in 4-H and remained active. “She was outgoing with a little mischie­ vousness," Hardin said. “She’d play jokes and pranks like calling in sick on April 1 and then coming into work." Hardin said he observed Halliday wear­ ing the shoulder strap of the seat belt under her arm instead of across the shoulder and chest. Troopers said this was the way they found her seat belt at the scene of the acci­ dent and said the improper seat belt use is believed to be a factor in the fatality. Patricia Johns, a reporter for J-Ad, said Halliday was an active member of the Women’s Festival Council, a volunteer group that plans informational events for women across Barry County. They held day-long seminars and meetings on issues affecting females, such as domestic vio­ lence, child abuse, exercising, returning to the workforce and coliege. “Her quiet presence helped ease tension on the council.” Johns said. “She could always be counted on to provide ideas and encouragement." THINK UALITY ..when it comes to processing of your color photos FAST. SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 Johns said Halliday had an influence on the community greater than she realized because Johns has received many calls from people inquiring about Halliday and the accident. Giuveside services are scheduled ai 4 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 28 at Cedar Creek Cemetery. A light luncheon will follow at Yankee Springs Bible Church on Yankee Springs Road. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Youth Fair Improvement Fund through the Barry Community Foundation in Hastings. The Fair Improvement Committee of the Barry County Fair Board established the Perpetual Fund. 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Soles Amy Piper Soles SttWLMWM; Mon & Wed 8-7 Chns Silverman, Finance Mgr Tue. Thu & Fn 8-5 �Page 22 - Thursday. September 25. 2003 - Tne Hastings Banner Piano chording class offered at Music School October 16 People who love piano and want to chord along with their favorite tunes soon can take a piano chording class for adults through the Community Music School "Makin It By Fakin' It." taught by Melissa Risk, was a huge hit this past summer, and a "repeat performance" has been scheduled for 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Oct. 16 through Dec. 11, at the First United Methodist Church. 209 West Green St.. Hastings. Students need to be comfortable using right hand and reading treble clef, but extensive piano background is not necessary. Risk will show students how to chord with favorite melodies. A professional accompanist herself and a piano teacher at the music school. Risk has studied at Western Michigan University and Queens University in Canada. If students own or have access to a keyboard, they are asked to bring it to the class. The cost is SI28 for .he eight-week session, and a registration fee of $15 per student. There is no class on Thanksgiving Day. Cost of mate­ rials is included in the tuition. For more questions about course content and to register, please call the Community Music School office al (269) 948-9441 Registration The “Makin' It by Fakin' If adult class this past summer in Hastings included (front row) Bernie Hynes. Taylor Raymond (Back row) Ellyn Main. Lacey Kahllo, Caro! Kensington and Bruce Newhart. will remain open through Oct. 23. Financial aid is available to qualifying students. The Community Music School is a program of the Music Center of South Central Michigan. and is funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the United Arts Council, the Barry Community Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Just Announced... . 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Soles SfgY)ft HOWS: Mon & Wed 8-7 Ctins Silverman, Finance Mgr The Hastings Saxon Marching Marching Band and Hastings Band Boosters will be hosts for the 11th annual marching band invitational Saturday morning and afternoon. Oct. 4. Performances will begin at 10:45 a.m. and continue all day long at 15-minute intervals. Band Director Joe LaJoyc promises that some of the finest high school marching bands in the state will perform and compete for top honors. There will be 34 high school bands at Johnson Field in Hastings. S'-' eral bands are from the area, as well as many from as far away as Mayville and Petoskey. The bands will be adjudicated in several areas by judges who are trained in specially areas such as music, marching and visual effect. There also will be awards presented in special categories such as field commanders, color guard, and percussion. The entire schedule of bands and their per­ forming times is as follows: Maple Valley 10:45. Grand Rapids South Christian 11:00. Wyoming Lee 11:15. Delton-Kellogg 11:30, Constantine 11:45, Quincy noon. Olivet 12:15, Vicksburg 12:45, Lansing Everett 1:00, Byron Center 1:15, Lakewood 1:30. Battle Creek Harper Creek 1:45. Plainwell 2:15. Comstock 2:30, Dowagiac 2:45, Gull Lahe 3:00, Wyoming Rogers 3:15, Otsego 3:30, Ionia 4: 45. Mayville 5:00. Martin 5:15, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 5:30, KelloggsviUe 5: 45, Decatur 6:00. Redford Union 6:15, Rockford 6:30, Petoskey 7:00. Caledonia 7:15. Portage Central 7:30. Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills 7:45, Battle Creek Central 8:00, Mattawan 8:15. Muskegon 8:30 and Hastings 8:45. LaJoyc said. “This fall classic not only involves over 2.000 high school musicians, but also rallies involvement from all over the com­ munity and the Hastings area. There are over 70 high school band parents working to pro­ duce the invitational, and some 50 businesses have purchased ads in the official program to support this event.” All proceeds go toward support of the Hastings band program. Admission for the entire day is $6 for adults. $4 for senior citizens and students, and there is a family price of $12. LaJoyc concluded. "The pcnormanccs will proceed rain or shine, and the variety of sights and sounds arc guaranteed to please all specta­ tors.” Local life savers will be honored 03 Envoy XL 4x4 Was "GMS now Hastings invitational will include 34 bands Tue. Thu 4 Fn 8-5 The Gerald R. Ford Council, Boy Scouts of America will recognize two Boy Scouts and a Scouter for meritorious life saving activities .according to Scout Executive. Michael D. Sulgrove. The recognition will be presented at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Sept. 25) during the Council Board of Directors meeting at the De Vos Family Center for Scouting in Walker. Brent A. DeLoach, a member of Troop No. 350. chartered by Kentwood Christian Church, will be presented the Honor Medal. Brent res­ cued his nephew and assisted in saving his mother from drowning when the canoe they were riding in capsized in the Thornapple River near Caledonia. Scouter Robert May. the Chartered Organization Representative for Pack 3175 and Troop 175. chartered by the Hastings American Legion Post No. 45. will be presented the Medal of Merit. May pulled Brent Deuach’s mother. Susan Stapish. from the river, prevent­ ing her from drowning. Scout Mitchell Edwards, a member of Troop 105 chartered by the Middleville United Methodic Church Men s Club. Mitch respond­ ed quickly when his brother began choking on a pork rib. applying the Heimlich maneuver to force it out. The DeVos Family Center for Scouting is located at 3213 Walker Ave. NW in Walker. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-10-02.pdf d52aa6af038eb2590c2ecb03a208c5dc PDF Text Text ,..,T.vnr nn»lJ() | Pl S'•.H'.lRCH SI Hi” I.GS Ml Delton CROP Walk helps fight hunger Barry County man’s recognition overdue Valley girls topple unbeaten See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 12 The Hastings VOLUME 150, No. 39 NEWS BRIEFS Ex-commlssloner 1st Friday speaker Former Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson will be guest speaker at the next First Friday forum at noon Friday, Oct 3, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Wilkinson served on the County Board of Commissioners for one twoyear term, in 2001 and 2002. represent­ ing the entire city of Hastings. He was defeated by Donald Nevins in the Republican Party primary election in August 2002. Wilkinson often was at odds with the majority of board members during his tenure. Earlier this past summer he was the only candidate to apply for an appointed seat on the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee, but five of the eight commissioners rejected him. even though three seats were vacant. Wilkinson, who moved to Hastings from Caledonia several years ago. remains as chairman of the Mental Health Board. The speaker is expected to talk about several key issues facing the current County Board, notably the proposal to extend sewer and waler from the city of Hastings to Thomapple Manor in Hastings Township. Historical Society banquet is Oct. 16 The Barry County Historical Society will have its 39th annual banquet Thursday evening, Oct. 16, at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. 3185 North Broadway (North M-43 Highway). Richard Bowman of Lansing will be the guest speaker, telling the history of the Bowman family. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. that evening, followed by dinner at 7. A spokesperson from the Historical Society said, “This is an open invitation to the public. We’re looking forward to an enjoyable evening." Cost is $10.50 per person for the meal and program. For reservations or more information, call 945-3200. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, October 2. 2003 PRICE 50C Dinner to honor Jim Pino by David Young Editor The Barry County Democratic Party’s annual Truman-Johnson dinner will not have an outside speaker this year, instead it will serve as a tribute to longtime activist Jim Pino of Maple Grove Township. The dinner is planned for 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 25. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Several local people and visiting dignitaries are being asked to make brief comments al the dinner. Regardless of politi­ cal affiliation, any friend of Pino’s is invited to attend The fund-raising dinner customarily has a state or national political figure come in as guest speaker, but this year Chairman Mel Goebel and the Democratic Committee decid­ ed to use the dinner to celebrate the accom­ plishments and contributions Pino has made to Barry County's quality of life. Pino several years ago was injured in a car accident, which has slowed down his activity since then. He has been forced to give up the planning of First Friday forums, but he still attends. Because he can no longer physically handle farm chores, he and Ruth have decid­ ed to move into an assisted living facility in Kalamazoo at the end of this month. Pino, who moved to Barry County a couple of decades ago to retire as a gentleman farmer, helped the Democrats purchase the old Odd Fellows Hall and historic Methodist Church, built in 1858, to serve as the party ’s beadquarters as the Thomas Jefferson Hall. He and his wife. Bea. launched the First Friday monthly political forum series in August 1989. a program that attracted state and national political figures such as U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Congressman Howard Wolpe, State Senators Alma Wheeler Smith and Patty Birkholz. State Reps. MaryBrown. Lynn Jondahl. Howard Welters. David Hollister. Ed LaForge. Paul Hillegonds. Bob Bender. Gary Newell and Terry Geiger, and political activist Zolton Ferency. The series continues after 14 years and now is the only place where local candi- Willard Mikesell Ruth and Jim Pino, as they appeared together attending recent First Friday forum, a series that Jim co-founded 14 years ago. date forums are he bovra elections. 4k His efforts on beluilfq.l the forum eai^b him a Positive Action for Tomorrow (PAT) Award presented by lhe Barry County Futuring Committee. “1 hope the First Friday keeps going." he said. “It’s a good way for the people to have a program where they learn about what’s really going on in the world. It’s a way for people to get up and say something important." Pino, before he came to Barry County, lived for a time in California, was a lobbyist for the Society of Friends (Quakers) Committee on National Legislation and owned two classical music stores. Bea Pino, who had been active as a school board member at Maple Valley, died of breast cancer about a dozen years ago. Jim then mar­ ried Ruth Pino, who since then has helped with the forums and the two have lived together on their Maple Grove Township farm. Jim Pino has served on the Thomapple Arts Council and was a member on the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. After graduating from Michigan Stale University with a bachelor's degree in history and pd!irival science. Pino worked at the fam­ ily farm in the Lansing area and opened a classical music store in Howell in 1940. A lifelong pacifist, he applied for and received conscientious objector status during World War II. He said he became interested in lhe Society of Friends and joined a Quaker church in that area before the war. Today he still is a mem­ ber of a Quaker group in Kalamazoo. "I was always interested in what they believed." he said. He continued to farm and operate Pino’s Record Shop, and later the record companies, including Columbia, Decca and RCA. agreed to allow him to open a new store in Lansing. “Back then you had to get permission from the record companies to go into lhe music business," he recalled, and at first his request was rejected because “they already had Bud’s Music in Lansing." He opened in Howell and several years later the companies liked his pcnormance and asked him to come into Lansing. “Jim apparently had a gift for knowing what music his customers wanted." Ruth Pino See PINO, pg. 2 No world record for cake candles Hastings, Felpausch and Pennock Hospital does not own the world record for most candles on a cake at the same time after all. Zanesville, Ohio, set the Guinness World Record with 4.127 candles in the spring of 2002. Last month, efforts by Hastings- based Pennock Health Services and Felpausch Food Centers surpassed that record with 5,577 simulta­ neously lit candles. Confident they had won, Pennock and Felpausch submitted the claim and eagerly waited for confirmation. Later, they received confirmation that they indeed beat the previous record for most candles on a cake, but disappointingly, they did not win the Guinness World Record. Instead, the record went back to Ohio the state where the record was pre­ viously held. Unknown to the Hastings contenders. Cincinnati, Ohio, had already beaten the Zanesville record by lighting 12,432 can­ dles to celebrate Ohio’s bicentennial. This occurred on May 9,2003, by the St. Ignatius Cub Scouts, but had not been officially submitted or recorded al the time of the Pennock/Felpausch attempt. Guinness has awarded the recoru to Cincinnati. More NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 Rained-on royalty in Hastings, Delton Homecoming King Joey Aspinali and Homecoming Queen Margo Cooklin (above left pheto) smiled through the rain at halttime during Hastings football homecoming game. The Saxons beat Holland Christian to brighten damp spirits. Meanwhile, however, Delton lost its homecoming game to Paw Paw. Under the umbrella (in photo above right) are Queen Kortni Matteson and King Mark Nesmith. Ex-Judge Willard Mikesell dies at 78 Willard L. Mikesell, a former Circuit Court judge for Barry and Eaton counties in th? 1970s. died Tuesday. Sept. 30 surrounded by his family at Ingham Regional Medical Center. He was 78. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Oct. 4 at the Charlotte First Congregational UCC Church in Charlotte. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. todaj (Thursday. Oct. 2) and from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday. Oct. 3 at the Burkhcad-Grecn Funeral Home in Charlotte. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held al the funeral home al 8 p.m. Friday. Mikesell, a Charlotte resident, was elected 5th Circuit Court judge in 1970 when Barry and Eaton counties shared the same circuit judge. He re-entered private law practice in 1977. He also was a Michigan assistant attorney general from 1953-55 and special deputy high­ way commissioner for the state from 1956-60. Mikesell first entered private law practice in Charlotte in 1960 and served as Eaton County prosecutor from 1965-68. A 1942 graduate of Charlotte High School, he began a ■:arcer with the U.S. Navy in July 1943 as a carrier pilot. He later became a senior reserve officer, graduated from the Naval War College in 1968 and retired as a full command­ er from the Naval Air Corp, in 1974. Mikesell graduated from the University of Michigan in 1950 and Wayne Stale University Law School in 1953. He was admitted to the State Bar Association of Michigan that same year. The son of George Edward and Marie Laura (Wilson) Mikesell, he was bom April 18. 1925 in Charlotte. He was known as “Mike" by his family and friends. He loved to have his family around him - whether it was a big dinner, watching his grandchildren play, hunting, ice fishing, playing cards or working on the farm, family members said. Mikesell and his wife. Neva, who survives, had been married 45 years. He also is survived by children Jim (Susan) Mikesell. Terri (Brad) Morton. Ann Mikesell-Ringrosc. Tom (Traci) Mikesell. Kathy (Jeff) Vigue and Carol (Larry) Fields; 13 grandchildren and one great-grand­ child. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Kathleen Fowlct and granddaughter Cara Ann Morton. Mikesell was a member of many organiza­ tions. He was past president of the Eaton County Bar Association, past chairman of the Eaton County Republican Party, past commander of VFW Post # 2406. past commander of the American Legion, past president of the Eaton County Shrine Club-Saladin Temple and past president of the Charlotte High School Alumni. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of Charlotte Lodge #120 F.&A.M. He also was a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association. Michigan Judges Association. Eaton County Buck Club. Lions International. Eagles. BPO Elks. First Congregational Church. Reserve Officer Association of U.S. and the Naval Reserve Association. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Children's Home or the Shrincrs Hospital for Children. Envelopes are available from the funeral home. �Page 2 — Thursday. October 2. 2003 — The Hastings Banner PINO, continued from page 1—-----------------------------------------------------------------—— said. “He’d have them whistle the tunc and he’d go get it for them." However, the market for classical music declined, and “the record store business was going to pot because the big department stores were starting to sell records." Jim said. So Pino quit the business and took up the Society of Friends’ offer to have htm take over the West Coast regional office in Los Angeles. He remained in California for 12 years, retired and came back to Michigan to resume farming, this time in Maple Grove Township. Other community sen ice in Barry County has included his work on the Thomapple Arts Council. Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Michigan Farmers Union. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page - ‘ft’s Cider Timo’ festivals resume Historic Bowens Mills "Ils Cider Time" festival zrcies continuer this Saturday and Sunday afternoon with the Fork River Free Trappen Mountain Men Encampment vyocxciaj. Abo included will be cider making, mill touts, home-drawn wagon rides, music and food. The fun begins m noon and lasts until 3 pan. Saturday and Sunday. The Fort River Free Trappers have been an important pan of Bowens Mills for a fang time and have seen many projects completed over the yean. The group is pan of the Michigan Brigade of the American Mo>’jtain Men. a national USPynember group dedicated m srodymg the history of the Ameruan fur trading eta. The Fork River Free Tappen take their name from the Thomapple River, called the Fork Rivet by early rettlen, after the Indian expression meaning "river of the two toegues.’* Their Authentic encampment dis­ play inchales only the roost primitive of tools: carved wooden bowls for eating and canvas lodges for sleeping in. They also wear the traditional clothing typical of the mountain man era which stretched from about 1800 to IMO, when fur trading dwindled due to the introduction of silk from the Orient The festival gate fee for adults is $5. for children 3 to 15 years old, 52. For more information call 269-795-7530. ‘Down to Earth’ to start tonight Curtain is at 7 pan. tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday. Oct. 2, 3 and 4, at Central Auditorium. Tickets ae 57 for adults and 55 for sen­ iors. students and children. Tickets are available at Progressive Graphics, Jefffcrson Street Gallery and the Thomapple Am Council. They will also be available at the door. The Thcraapplc Players have a new web­ site, thomappleplayers.tripod.com. You would not use the www prefix to acceas this site. Color tour road rally Is Saturday The Barry County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Color Tour Road Rally, starting with registration at 9 a-m. Saturday, On. 4. at the Gilmore Car Museum near Hickory Comers. Open Io cars and motorcycles, the rally win stop al seven designated checkpoints around the county. The actual tour will start at 10 a.m. and it is expected the last one will leave Hkkory Coiners at about noon. Cost to SIS per person, winch includes free museum eunya limited edition pin, entertainment, food and a chance to win a $500 grand prize drawing. For more information, call the chamber at 945-2454. International Life Chain Is Sunday Hastings will be connected to the annual hnemadonal Life Cham Sunday afternoon. Oct 5. The event is open to anyone who believes in the Right to Life cause. People will be lining the streets of Hastings with pro-life signs while praying for an end to abortion in America. Since aborticn was legalized in America, close to 43 million prebom US. citizens have been aborted. A local spokeswoman said, "Today we are accountable to God for the legalization and continuance of abortion on demand, ya we are also inescapably the prevailing hope for ending government-sanctioned killing of our youngest folk. v citizens." Those encoding win be asked to stand and pray Sunday between 2:30 and 3:30 pan. al lhe corner of State and Broadway. Call 269-948-8834 for more information. The Hastings Life Chain to being spon­ sored by Barry County Right to Life. ■ Bob Dwyer, former chairman of the BarryCounty Democratic Party, said, “I have known Jim off and on since lite ’60s. 1 can think of no man I have ever met who was as true to his principles as Jim Pino. He has been a man of fine art and music and literature, but most of all a man of peace. “I can think of no one more deserving to be honored by his friends and political party than Jim. He has lived to motto. ‘Live simply that others may live.’ “1 am proud to call him friend." Former Thomapple Arts Council Director Rose Heaton said. "Whenever a project was “I can think of no man I have ever met who was as true to his principles as Jim Pino. He has been a man of fine art and music and literature, but most of ail a man of peace.” — Bob Dwyer given lo Jim Pino, you could always be sure it got done. He took his community service very seriously." Botn Dwyer and Heaton have lived in Nashville and have known Pino well since he moved to Barry County. He has four children. David, a professor of music al a college in southwestern Texas; Mary, an assistant prosecutor tn St. Johns who also is a sheep farmer in Laingsburg; Thomas, who is self-employed and living in Maryland, and Kathy, who is married to an attorney and lives in Texas. More glimpses of Delton, Hastings homecomings ■ Ebersole Center sets open house The Ijsnsing School District’s Ebersole Environnemal Education and Conference Center is inviting the public to its annual fall open bouse from 11 a.m. to 5 pan. Saturday, Oct 11. The emteft 158-acre site features more than a mile of boardwalk, nature nails, wet­ land areas, a private lake, and a beech­ maple lurdwood forest. Admission to the open bouse to free. Activitiei will include trail hikes, catch and release fishing (bring your own bait and pole), canoeing, open archery- range, hayrides and facility tosne. A chili dinner, sponsored by the Lanaaig Educational Advancement Foundation, auto win be offered during the open house. AU proceeds from the dinner and souvenir sales will go h> supply materials and equipment to the Ebirsole Center. Tickets for the din­ ner are $i‘.5O for a-hilo and $3 for cMdren 12 and under. Phone (269) 792-6294 for regtowian information . Ebersole is a residential facility that pro­ Winners tor ’Best Float’ in the Hastings homecoming parade were the seniors with "Out of the Hat. Into the End Zone." Middleville council hopes to hire new manager by Nov. 4 Michigan. h also is available for rest coaferenca. Scenic Trail group to meet The Chef Noonday chapter of the North Country National Scenic TiailwiU have its monthly netting at 7 pro. Wednesdsy.pct. tion of the North report on lite team’s kayak crossing of Lake Michigan to the Manitou Islands, and their search for a tost bush plane in Agawa Canyon. Ontario. For more information, can Tom Garnett at 269/382 2561. On Saturday Oct. 11, Joe Higden will heve a fall color hike near the Kalamazoo County border with Calhoun County. Participant:: will hike for a couple of hours on the Fort Custer Cemetery section of trail that soon will open. Hikers will be asked so critique the trail so adjustments and repairs can be male before the grand opening in May. Hikers wishing to continue will hike an additions! 3.4 miles after repositioning cats, from Hutchinson parking lot to the Kellogg Forest parking lot The group will meet at the comer of M-96 (also known as Dickman Food), and Fort Custer Drive, then carpool to the start of the hike on Armstrong Rood. For more information, call 269/623-6675. Band Invitational will be Saturday The Hastings Saxon Marching Marching Band and E astings Band Boosters will be hosts for the 11th annual marching band invitational Saturday morning and after­ noon. Oct 4. Performances will begin at 10:45 aro. and continue all day long at 15-nunute intervals. Tlrere will be 34 high school bands al Johtson Field. The bands will be adjudicated in several areas by judf^s who are trained in specialty areas such as music, marching and visual effect. There also will be awards presented in special categories such as field com­ manders, colx guard, and percussion. The entire schedule of bands and their performing times is as follows: Maple Valley 10:45, Grand Rapids South Christian 11.00. Wyoming Lee 11:15, Delian-Kellogg 11:30. Constantine 11:45, Quincy noon. Olivet 1215, Vicksburg 1245, Lansing Everett 1:00, Byron Center 1:15, Lakewood 1:30, Battle Creek Harper Creek 1:45, Plainwell 215. Comstock 2:30, Dowagiac 2-45. Gull Lake 3:00. Wyoming Rogers 3:15, Otsego 330, Ionia 4:45, Mayville 5:00. Martin 5:15, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 5:30. Kelloggsville 3:45, Decatur 600. Redford. Union 6:15. Rockford 6:30. Petoskey 7:00. Caledonia 7:15. Portage Central 7:30. Grand Rapids Kenowa Hila 7: 45. Battle C reek Central 8.-00, Mattaw an 8: 15, Muskeg-.x, 0.30 and Hastings 8:45. All proceeds go toward support of the Hastings banc program. Admission for the entire day is $5 for adults. $4 for senior cit­ izens and students. and there is a family price of $12. oaauiiya wvic ui. uciiiica his wife. Marry Anne. The winning float in the Delton homecoming parade was put together by the junior class. MDOT finishes safety study of M-66/M-79 intersection by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has completed a safety study of the M-66 and M-79 inter­ section in Nashville and concluded that removing a one-foot concrete railing from the east side of lhe bridge on M-66 would improve sight distance. The work is scheduled to be done in the sprjng or summer of 2005. “In the past five years. 18 crashes have occurred at the intersection, nine of which were labeled ‘correctable.’ Those are Tbone type crashes that occur when motorists pull out in front of oncoming traf­ fic without enough time to get up to the speed limit,” said Julie Martin, a communi­ cations representative for MDOT. "The other nine crashes are rear-end crashes, slide-offs (during winter months, etc. which have nothing to do with the configu­ ration of lhe intersection, rather more to do with driver error or inattention." Claudia Andler and her mother. Roxie ‘In the past five years, 18 crashes have occurred at the intersection, nine of which were labeled correctable.’ -Julie Manin, MDOT representative Andler. began a petition drive this summer when Roxie was seriously injured in a Tbone crash at lhe intersection. With lhe help of local business owners, lhe women have collected more than 1,000 signatures on a petition they had planned to take to Lansing. “It’s a start.” said Claudia when told about lhe results of the safely study and MDOT’s remediation plan. “Il is the sight distance that causes lhe problem at lhe intersection. Taking the section out may help; but we’ll have to see what happens. If it doesn’t take care of the problem we’ll have to go after them again. But at least they are trying." Tyden Park canoe launch dedicated Longtime Thomapple River fishermen Steve Walker. Leo Hendershot and Fred Stekees gave tips and demonstrations at the Wednesday. Sept. 24. meeting of lhe Thomapple Watershed Council. The pouring rain brought out a few inter­ ested residents to get advice on how to fish the river on sunny and rainy days. The meeting also featured the evening dedication of the Tyden Park canoe launch. Cost of lhe project included bank stabiliza­ tion and the canoe launch area for a total of about $13,500. The project was funded through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Fisheries Division Inland Fisheries Grant Program and project man­ agement by Barry Conservation District and NRCS. The “Fall Color Float Trip" on Saturday. Oct. 11, will be the next meeting of the council. The trip down the Thomapple River will be from 10 a.m. lo 2 p.m. At lhe Nov. 19 meeting there will be lhe slide show "Four Seasons on the Thomapple." The meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Thomapple Township Hall in Middleville. A free drawing for a backpacking rod and reel is sponsored by the Thomapple River Watershed Council and residents can enter at the pianned events. For further information, visit the website www.thronappleriver.org. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Applications for the open Middleville Village Manager’s position are coming in and lhe Village Council has set Saturday morn­ ing. Oct. 25, as the dale for interviews. Village President Lon Myers said the council will review the list of candidates on Tuesday, Oct. W. at 6 p.m. and will select the finalists for the interviews, which will begin at 9 am. Oct. 25. Myers assured residents that these were public meetings, open to anyone lo attend. The council plans to have a special meet­ ing at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 4, to select the new manager, whom Myers said should be present at the regularly scheduled council meeting Nov. 11. The new manager will replace Bryan Gruesbeck, who left last summer to take the assistant manager’s post at the City of Greenville. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 14. It will include a review of the village manager applications. The regular meeting should begin by 7 p.m. Three grants awarded to local entities Three Barry County entities have been awarded grants, according to recent announcements by state and federal gov­ ernment agencies. Two of the grants were from the state and the other was a federal award. The Village of Freeport has received a grant of $7,500 through the Wellhead Protection program, according to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The program provides communi­ ties with financial help to safeguard their public water supply systems and protect their public groundwater supplies from contamination. Though administered through the state DEQ. the Wellhead Protection program is funded through federal set-asides from the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund. This round of Wellhead Protection grants award­ ed more than $858,000 to 67 communities. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department has been awarded $14,812.51 in grant funds to monitor inland beaches in Barry and Eaton counties for escherichia coli bacteria. The money is administered by the Michigan DEQ and funding is through the Clean Michigan Initiative Clean Water Fund. The Barry-Eaton Health Department was one of nine applicants to receive grants. Barry County Transit has received $50,000 as part of the U.S. House Transportation Treasury and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2004. The money for Barry County Transit will be used for maintenance equip­ ment. �Tt» Hu mg, Banrw - TlwxMy. OOottr 2. 2003 - P^a 3 Delton CROP Walkers dedicated to fighting hunger Walkers from three area churches and a “I’ve been interested in missions and mis­ few representatives from the National Honor sionaries, and there’s so little we can do per­ Society at Delton Kellogg High Schoo) and sonally. One thing we can do is give our time Delton Boy Scout Troop 50 gave up part of and money to people who really need it." said last Sunday in hopes of building a better Robertson of her involvement in CROP. tomorrow for local and distant people in need “It was very nice - well worth the effort," of help. Anne Humphrey said of the Delton event. They did that by participating in the 12th "No matter what I do, I enjoy myself.” annual Delton Area Community CROP Walk, She has been a faithful CROP walker and sponsored by Church World Service (CWS) one of the top fund-raisers for many years, and hosted by Faith United Methodist only missing one event. “The people I call on (for CROP dona­ Church in Deiton. Together, they brought in pledges of about tions) were enthusiastic about it. They $6,000 and more are expected. The goal for believe in it,” she said. Jim Slater, another top fund-raiser for this year is $8,000 to fight hunger and help f’ind disaster, relief and self-help programs in CROP, said Sunday’s event “was well organ­ ized and a lot of fun. It’s a nice way to help more than 80 countries, including the U.S. Though rain was predicted for Sunday, people and have a lot of fun doing iL” Firsi-time CROP Walker Natalie Wahl only a few sprinkles fell during the Delton came from Comstock to walk with her grandWalk. “The sky was black and threatening before moiher. Lilah Francisco, who is the Delton and after, but God gave us the window to CROP treasurer. walk,” said Janice Dekker, one of the walkers "I liked it," Natalie said. "1 think it’s good and volunteers who helped with the event. that we can walk and then people sponsor “It’s so good to see a community come you so you can raise money for the poor." together to help the community itself. I know Twenty-five percent of the proceeds stay we didn’t have as many as we would have in Delton to help area neighbors in need liked, but the weather kept them away," she through the St Ambrose Community Food said. Pantry and the Faith United Methodist Dekker commented on the mixture of ages Church's Emergency Food Cupboard. at the event. Representatives from those two groups have “The young and old - ft doesn’t matter the said the CROP funds have been a blessing to age; they do what they can to help," she said. supplement ocher funding to fill local needs. “I had a good time and the snacks were The other CROP funds go to the work of wonderful." Church World Service or other designated “We were so grateful to all who turned out agencies that assist humanitarian needs. to support the walk and to the hundreds who In addition to Clum, other top fundraisers sponsored our walkers with monetary dona­ were Anne Humphrey, who received a gift tions,” said Elaine Gilbert, walk co-coordina- certificate to Sajo’s Pizza, for collecting tor with Dee DeFields. “We didn’t reach our $311.91 for CROP; J-m Slater, $240, who goal of 90 participants, but we hope that will was presented with a gift certificate from change next year." Main Street; tad Neil Hughes, $208, who About 58 walked or turned in pledge received a gift certificate from Nancy’s Hair sheets on the day of the event and at least 15 Co. The top dog award was presented to the others said they will still collect pledges for pet of Kathleen and Dan Allen. Kathleen dis­ CROP even though they couldn't attend the tributed ice scrapers, compliments of actual walk because of other obligations. Thomapple Manor. That brings total participation up to 73. Besides Clum, Humphrey, Slater and “It’s always nice to have people there, but Hughes, those who raised $150 or more for we understand other obligations sometimes CROP were Natalie Wahl, Mary Hofmann, interfere.” said DeFields, who missed her Lilah Francisco, Dee DeFields and Elaine first Delton CROP Walk because of a family Gilbert. "After the walk, people really seemed to celebration, but she still raised funds for CROP. enjoy the piano music of Isla DeVries who Don Clum of McCallum United Brethren played everything from ‘The Entertainer’ to Church was the Delton Walk’s top fundraiser 'Sentimental Journey,”’ Gilbert said. again. He collected pledges of $2,135 for "Volunteers from St. Ambrose, Faith United CROP and was presented with a gift certifi­ and McCallum donated delicious refresh­ cate from the new Blackhawk restaurant in ments, including popcorn from Barry and Jan Ridhland and a CROP T-shirt. Clum has held Beamish, and Sandy Kozan did a beautiful the top walker title since 1999. job decorating tbe table with an autumn “Don has a big heart for helping others and theme and supervising refreshments with is truly dedicated to the cause of fighting help from Mae Shaw.” hunger. He took the time to get pledges from Delton Floral’s donation of balloons added about 139 sponsors.” Gilbert said. a festive flair and volunteer Sherry Clum expressed thanks and gratitude for the Charkowski distributed them to the young many people and businesses who have gen­ and young-at-heart. erously given him donations for CROP for so Ruth Hughes donated water bottles to all many years. the walkers. Three generations were represented at the Mary Finn, Wilma Kyle and Margaret walk with the participation of Sharen Bromley handled registration and Patty Robertson, her daughter Sonja Stampfler and Harrington assisted with set-up. granddaughter Brie, who was the youngest at Boy Scour Troop 50 staffed a much appre­ the event. ciated water station and marked the route. Libby and Molly Warren, who have been faithful CROP walkers for a number of years, trek along the sidewalk in down­ town Delton during Sunday's event. Don Clum, Delton's top CROP fundraiser, collected pledges of $2,135. He has held the top walker title in all of Barry County since 1999. Three generations were part of the Delton CROP Walk: (from left) Sonja Stampfler. Sharen Robertson and Brie Stampfler. 15 months old, who was the youngest participant at the event. Balloons were the biggest fascination for Brie. Anne Humphrey, another faithful walk­ er and the second place fund-raiser this year, always looks great in her CROP attire. Lilah Francisco, a member of the Delton CROP Committee, and granddaughter Natalie Wahl (in the foreground), were among the participants. Walkers from St. Ambrose Church (in the foreground) included Sister Constance Fifelski, Alicia Abbott and others. Amber Rawlings chats with Jim Hogoboom as the walk begins. �Page 4 — Thursday. October 2. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Is the prison parole board doing the right thing? Dear editor: When society hears that a prisoner is being paroled back into the community the first reaction is that of discomfort and apprehen­ sion. Michigan's prison population has surpassed 50,000 inmates and hundreds more are wait­ ing for bed space to open from county jails. However, current parole practices and tough policies are keeping otherwise eligible pris­ oners from obtaining parole. In some cases this is justified, but most parole denials are not, when it comes to the concerns of society. They must realize a prisoner will be released sometime, whether it's on parole or when he ■ discharges from his maximum sentence. I’ve been a prisoner in the Michigan Department of Corrections system since 1991. When I was 18 in 1989, I wrongfully engaged in a mutual sexual relationship with a minor and, for which I was sentenced to serve one year in jail and was placed on five years probation. In 1991. at the age of 20, I subsequently violated my probation terms by incurring a non-traffic misdemeanor convic­ tion of operating a motor vehicle while impaired and was subsequently resentenced in Barry County Circuit Court to serve five to 15 years in prison as a "Technical Rule Violator.’’ Since my incarceration, my adjustment to prison life has been difficult. I have incurred hardships and petty behavioral problems, ranging from “out of place misconduct" for inadvertently being off of my bunk during count to “accomplice to dangerous contra­ band” for allowing another prisoner to place a tattoo on my arm. These rules may seem petty, but they are rules nonetheless. Should violations of a few particular rules such as these be viewed the same as commit­ ting a new violent offense while on parole? Of course not. However, parole board believes otherwise when deciding the fate of an eligible prisoner's parole. Internal disci­ pline should govern petty internal rules viola­ tions, but the parole board ops to keep a pris­ oner incarcerated for years to come at a cost of thousands to Michigan taxpayers in a struggling economy. This is just one example the parole board continually ues to deny eli­ gible prisoners their parole in favor of contin­ uing them to be locked up until their imposed maximum release date. I am one of many incarcerated at a cost of $37,000 per year, Michigan taxpayers will have invested $518,000 in keeping me in prison until I discharge after 14 years in 2004 for violating the term of my probation in 1991. The question of when to parole a prisoner and when to keep him to his dischary should be of utmost concern. As a prisoner I know prison is simply "what a prisonei makes of his time and how he chooses to do it” because there is no such thing as ’ rehabilita­ tion" provided by our orison system. That’s a fact society does not know. Programs that will encourage a prisoner to be a productive mem­ ber of society are being cut. There are no ther­ apy groups provided for prisoners housed in higher levels of security, nor are there voca­ tional programs, and substance abuse pro­ grams are only provided if some kind soul volunteers to come into the prison to offer it. Sadly, rehabilitation only depends on that prisoner's self motivated desire to better him­ self in a system where prisoners are ware­ housed. yet the parole board continually chooses to deny parole for a laundry list of reasons, creating a potentially emotionally explosive ex-convict being re-entered back into society, lacking the needed supervision and transition to properly guide him after serving years within a constructed environ­ ment. The big question presents itself when a prisoner such as myself has served a majority of his life behind bars. "Parole or discharge, is the parole board doing the right thing? As a 33-year-old prisoner incarcerated since age 21,1 am frightened to re-enter soci­ ety after living in such a relatively hardened world where the result is an institutionalized self-educated ex-prisoner, naive of society’s proper social attitudes and seemingly depend­ ent on the only environment he has only known of for most of his life. The parole board has chosen to deny my parole since 1994 for a laundry list of reasons, instead opting to discharge me in December 2004, after serving 14 flat years. In some cases, this would be a wise choice, like for those who have assaultive behavior and/or a pattern of behavioral problems where parole would simply not work. However, in most cases, parole is an option that most benefits not only the prisoner, but the community as a whole. Being released from prison after serv­ ing a long sentence is a culture shock to that prisoner and can create a potentially destruc­ tive and dangerous situation society must contend with. Imagine releasing an animal back into the wild after keeping it in captivity for years? Most likely that animal will not survive. So why would our parole board do the very same thing to a person lacking the need of supervision as a transition back into society? That inmate, no matter what his crime may have teen, will be released some day, whether it's on parole under supervision being slowly reintroduced back into the norm of the com­ munity with a higher success rate, or whether ------------- ?- ------- Write Us A Letter: here । RULES The Hastngs Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's rarne and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All tatters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Lehars that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. he’s discharged without any supervision or guidance. Parole or discharge, is the parole board doing the right thing? In my case, many say they are not because I am discharging and will return to society without any transition or guidance provided by a parole agent. I'll be free to do as I choose, when I choose and how I choose. I hope I am one of the few who can make it out there, but my chance is very slim because all I know is how to survive in the world the prison system has created, lacking rehabilitation and values. Unlike many, how­ ever, I have a loving family and friends to offer all the support I will need and it will still be difficult. I can only hope I will survive in this new world, but what about those prison­ ers who have no one to come home to, yet the parole board chooses lo discharge without good cause? Many of them are uneducated, callous individuals motivated by their ani­ mosity toward the system for which kept them without the benefit of rehabilitation or reason for so many countless years. Sometimes, parole is necessary when it comes to those whom desire to succeed and it's all at the cost of society in the end. I encourage you to contact your Michigan Parole Board and voice your concern. Michael Kuzma. Muskegon Correctional Facility Bush has wasted our old alliances To the editor: Colin Powell. Condi Rice and other presi­ dential mouth-pieces tell us not to worry about the administration’s (numerous) false­ hoods while provoking war with Iraq. Of course we know Saddam deserved to fall (most of us felt George Bush the elder should have finished the business some years ago). People wonder though, why the admin­ istration felt they had to lie to get it done. They may have ruined Tony Blair’s career. They’ve certainly rattled the confidence of our (formerly) firmest ally. Certainly, there was no need for immediate contact. Bush has wasted the alliances we, our parents and grandparents, built over 90 years and tetanrred in the fiercest warfare, feSfi^fekcold wu Two more adminiMTMion (and a questioning Congress) might well have brought everyone along in our old, comfort­ able alliance. H But our under-sized (intellectually) appointed president and resident loud mouth chose to tell our friends we don’t need them - our enemies to “bring it on." Now our young soldiers (and the Brits) are paying for the Bush challenge (and the rejec­ tion) with arms, legs, eyes, blood, lives. C’mon, General Wesley Clark, drive this phony crony of big energy (and big crooks) back to Texas. It’s happening while personal and corpo­ rate friends of Bush, Cheney. Rumsfeld prof­ it enormously from contracts not subject to competitive bids and fat tax breaks from Republicans. If dead people do “roll over,” I’d bet George Washington is, has and will. Larry Hamp. Hastings • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. "Legal’ doesn’t equal "ethical’ To the editor: We have lived at Algonquin Lake ft* almost 20 years. Until recently we found thi • to be an ideal community to live and raise oui family. I (Dianna Dean) have been on lhe lake almost nightly, weather permitting. Never have 1 observed anything resembling misuse of lhe park areas. It would seem io me, as we observe the second anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, we as neighbors and American citizens would encourage families to enjoy our freedom. Lake areas arc wonderful for our children and grandchildren. Il is a lifestyle conducive to joy and a free spirit. This episode is so sad. What a commentary to our children. Shame on anyone who denies fun and joy lo others and excuses this behav­ ior because il’s legal. Legal does noi equal ethical. David and Dianna Dean, Algonquin Lake Public affairs giant’s recognition overdue In these modem times, when too many too often celebrate overhyped athletes, politicians and celebrities, it is refreshing and gratifying to see the truly deserving be honored for the wonderful things they have done. Such will be the case Saturday evening. Oct. 25. when the Barry County Democratic Party’s annual Truman-Johnson dinner will pay tribute to Jim Pino, a genuine giant in Barry County public affairs over the last two decades. It is fitting that this remarkably humble and honest gentleman be honored in the historic building he helped to salvage 15 years ago — the Thomas Jefferson Hall, formerly the Odd Fellows Hall and originally the Methodist Church built in 1858. And though no one should be surprised to note some visiting dignitaries coming in to join in singing Pino’s praises, their appearances won’t be the news this time. All eyes and voices will be focused on Jim Pino, as they should be. We somehow have been conned into thinking collectively that we must bring in someone rich, famous or powerful in order to gain notice for a local cause or campaign. Some fund-rais­ ers think tltey have to bring in a state senator, congressman, state representative or U.S. sena­ tor to make their events worthy of media publicity and therefore widespread public notice. That’s a shame because too often the rich, powerful and famous show up for selfish reasons — for money, fame or increasing their chances of being re-elected. The Barry County Democratic and Republican parties each year have their annual dinners to raise funds and to fire up the troops. They have been able to attract some pretty big names in the past 15 years, including Carl Levin, John Engler, Dick Posthumus, Spencer Abraham, -Betsy DeVos, Howard Wcrtpe and Lynn Jondahk Yet as good as this group is. not one of them has done as much for the quality of life here as has Jim Pino. So it’s refreshing to see the Democratic Party abandon this annual search for somebody famous to speak at the Truman-Johnson dinner this year and instead honor one of their own and one of Barry County’s best. Why should we continue lo get so caught up with the cult of celebrity when we have some real heroes among us? Jim Pino is one of the those rare people who doesn't just talk a good game of morality, he has lived it. He has set the standard for gentlemanly conduct and public service. Though there are probably some who may not agree with his politics, few have ever doubted his sincerity, his integrity and his genuine caring for Barry County and its people. He is perhaps one of the most well liked people ever to live in these parts. If he has had a fault, it’s been that he’s such a nice guy that he's allowed some to take advan­ tage of his keen sense of fairness. He is the founder of the monthly First Friday forum, the best open political discussion series in town. Though it’s been sponsored by the Democratic Committee, it has welcomed a wealth of conservative and Republican speakers, such as State Reps. Bob Bender, Terry Geiger, Paul Hillegonds and Clyde LeTarte, a Michigan Militia representative, Christian Right advocate and former probate judge Randall Hekman and former County Board Chairman Jim Bailey. Pino has made sure we’ve had candidate forums before elections and he has brought in debates on issues no one else at that lime would tackle, such as gay rights, domestic violence, abortion, reforming marijuana laws, gun control, the right to die, campaign finance reform, health insurance and Islam. When Jim Pino leaves Barry County at the end of this month to take up residence in an assisted living facility in Kalamazoo, Barry County will be losing a true giant in public affairs. We need to stop paying so much attention to famous and powerful people who don’t really make much difference in our lives and start paying attention to those in our midst who do. Whether Democrat, Republican or Independent, stop in Oct. 25 and thank Jim Pino for all he has done, and most of all. for being a good friend. — Fred Jacobs, vice president. J-Ad Graphics What kind of store? If it were in your power, what kind of store would you like to see come into your downtown? Th. ifarttog. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Puuenedbr Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacob* Frederic Jacob* Vic* Prewtert President Steven Jacobs Secretary Treasurer • NEWSROOM * David T. Young (EdHor) Elaine Gilbert [Assistant Editor) Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patncia Johns Susan Temere Brett Bremer Cathy Rueter Ruth Zachary Erika Simpson Russ Peacock, Middleville: Shawn Ricketts. Hastings: John Bremer. Middle vilk: Luke Kooiman, Middleville: Julie Woodmansee, Dowling: Angela Seeber, Hastings: "I would like to see a Meijer store built closer to home so you don’t have to drive so far." “I would like to see a night club or other enter­ tainment venue.” “We definitely need a hardware store. Everybody needs to get parts sometimes and you don’t want to have to drive a long way to get them." “I think that we need a recreation center for teens. Perhaps with a pizza place and an arcade on the side. “We really need a good clothing store. I would like to see one in the downtown area." “Not that I don’t have enough shoes, but this town is in dire need of a good shoe store. If I could. I’d open one myself." • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciassrtod ads accepted Monday through Friday 8CO am. to 530 pm. Saturdays 830 aJh. to Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton ' Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rate#: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year r. adpnng counties $29 per year ehawhare POSTMASTER: Sand address changes to: RO Boi B Hastngs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid a! Hastngs. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 2.2003 — Page 5 M-37 corridor public hearings set for Oct. 22 Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer "Stretch IRA" Can Help Shrink Tax Bite After you open an IRA, you need to decide how to invest your contributions. But, other than that, you don't really have a lot of decisions to make. It's a different story, however, once you inherit a traditional IRA. At that point, you need to make some choic­ es - and by making the right ones, you could save thousands and thousands of dollars. As you probably know, a traditional IRA earnings grow on a tax-deferred basis, so you pay no taxes on your earnings until you start making withdrawals. But tax deferral also ends at another time - death. So. when you inherit an IRA. you could be facing a big tax hit - if you take the money as a lump sum. Do you have an alternative? Yes. You could use the money to set up a "stretch IRA." which, as the name suggests, includes the flexibility that allows you to stretch out IRA withdrawals - and the subsequent taxes -- for as little as a year or over the course of your lifetime. And since you're not liquidat­ ing the IRA all at once, it can continue grow­ ing over time. If you decide to establish a stretch IRA, you must begin taking annual distributions by the end of the calendar year following the year of the original IRA’s holder’s death. (You can calculate your life expectancy, which determines your required annual withdrawals, through a "Single Life Table" available from the government) Furthermore, new Internal Revenue Service rules give you a "second chance" if you inherited an IRA before 2002. Under the old rules, if you didn't start taking payments by Dec. 31 of the year following the IRA holder's death, you gave up the right to life­ time distributions and had to take them all within five years. But now you’ve got until Dec. 31. 2003, to take advantange of the stretch IRA provisions. But see your finan­ cial and tax experts to find out the specifics to this "second chance." A stretch IRA can benefit you in some important ways. But it won’t happen by itself. For one thing, your parents or ocher relatives might have their IRA administered by a small bank - which might not even offer the "stretch" option. So, if you think a fami­ ly member may be planning on leaving you a traditional IRA, you’ll want to check on where it's being held - and possibly move it to a more "stretch-friendly" place. Obviously, you can't make such a decision on your own - you’ll have to talk with your parent.1, or other relatives about what you'd like to do. In other words, you'll have to plan ahead. You’ll also need to do some advance plan­ ning if you’re in doubt as to who is listed as the beneficiary’ of an IRA. Depending on where the IRA is being kept, the assets may go automatically to a surviving spouse or children. This may be acceptable in some cases, but it could prove troublesome if a second marriage is involved. For example, if one of your parents has remarried, then, upon his or her death, the IRA may go directly to the new spouse - even though it was your parent's wish that you receive it. Clearly, you’ll want to find out everything you can about your parents' investments, including the name of the institution admin­ istering their IRA and the location of their beneficiary designation forms. While having this type of discussion may seem awkward. you’ll actually be helping your parents carry out their wishes - and you'll avoid serious headaches later on. A lot of money asked for Bush’s folly To the editor: The huge amount of money ($87 billion) that Congress is being asked to spend on rebuilding Iraq is a ridiculous added price tag for Bush's folly. That $87 billion could make a lot of Americans well off, perhaps making it so virtually no one in this country would be in need of anything. It's no secret that I’ve said all along that the war on Iraq never should have happened. And now that I read and hear every day about our troops being ambushed and killed by people who don’t like us and don’t want us there, I can’t resist saying “I told you so.” War has proven itself never to really solve problems. it’s not a way to obtain peace. Let's deciare victory and let our troops come home, out of harm's way. Before we began this misadventure, our leaders refused to have a dialogue, not only with our perceived enemies, but also with our traditional allies in the United Nations. Our leadets practiced vicious name calling on Saddam Hussein and demonized him. a calculated way to get us to hate him and agree to take him out. Hermann Goering, one of Hitler's top officials in Nazi Germany, more than 50 years ago testified at the Nuremberg trials. "Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patrioti sm and exposing the coun­ try to danger." 1 was saddened when I heard of and saw on television the deliberate killing of Saddam’s two sons and a grandson. They were gunned down in a house they lived in. A helicopter was included, dropping bombs on the house. After the deed was done, some blood­ thirsty .Americans were crowing about this accomplishment, showing the mutilated bodies to the world. President George W. Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld were all smiles, as if killing human beings is something to be celebrated. How can Bush, Rumfeld, Vice President Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, Paul Wblfowicz, Richard Perle and the Israeli warlords live with themselves, knowing they have perpetrated barbarism in Iraq? Now there are professionals stealing oil daily from Iraq, companies like Enron-con­ nected Halliburton, which was sent by our government to oversee the cleanup these oil fields. What a coincidence that Cheney once sat on the board at Halliburton! I believe deep down in my heart that these warmongers have been willing to sacrifice a few hundred American and thousands of Iraqi lives because of their greed for oil. They believed that the U.S. could go into Iraq and win a skirmish quickly, but they’ve been fooled by the resolve of the Iraqi peo­ ple. So now we’re stuck with trying to win a peace in a country that wants us to leave. And now we're going to the same U.N. we snubbed earlier this year and asking for help. Bush, in a carefully planned publicity stunt, declared the major hostilies over on May 1, but since then we’ve lost more of our young men and women "keeping the peace” than while they were engaged in the so-call hot war. To my mind, this war continues and will continue without end. It’s unwinnable. I would hope our elected representatives in Congress would find a way to put a stop to this tragic nonsense once and for all. Support our troops — bring them home. Justine McLean. Hastings The public will be invited to comment Wednesday. Oct. 22, on the M-37 corridor plan being worked on by a special committee with the help of consultant Douglas Strauss. The committee includes representatives from the townships with property along M-37. the City of Hastings and the Village of Miduicville. Caledonia Township to the north and Bedford Township to the south also have been asked to contribute to the discussion. Work on the M-37 corridor began with a subcommittee of the Our Land Committee and then became much more formalized in 2001. With the help of a grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation, the commute*began work in earnest this summer. Strauss has made suggestions about ways to improve access and flow along M-37. Maps showing these proposed changes will be on display during the public hearings. The afternoon session will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Get. 22, at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings. A second public hearing will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Besides Strauss, repre.-ntatives from the Michigan Department of Transports ion (MDOT). Barry County Road Commission. Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission and from the Williams and Works engineering firm will be available to answer questions. After the public hearings, the committee will review comments and the plan should be completed by the end of the year. Work also is being completed to see if it is possible to coordinate zoning ordinances along the corridor. At a recent committee meeting, Strauss said. "We don’t want devel­ opers to be able to move along the corridor, pitting one municipality against another because the ordinances are different." United Way applications available for allocations Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes has announced that applications are now available for the 2004-2005 funding year. Forbes says, "Agencies applying for fund­ ing must either be a charitable organization 501 (c)3, as determined by the Internal Revenue Service or be a 501(c), incorporated in the State of Michigan and the funding would be used for charitable programs. Your not-for-profit agency must also provide serv­ ices to Barry County residents and demon­ strate that you provide services in one of the following funding areas: • Preparing youth to become accountable adults. • Supporting families to achieve well-being and success. • Helping senior adults find support and maintain independence. • Impacting people through positive change. • Addressing urgent needs in Barry County." Forbes says that last year residents of Barry County used the services of United Way and its member agencies more than 47,000 times. This was possible through the allocations process thxt begins with filing of the applica­ tion. Submissions are due by Dec 17 at 5 p.m. Applications are available at the Barry County United Way office at 450 Meadow Run. Suite 300, Hastings. Once lhe applications arc submitted, local volunteers then meet with the applicants to evaluate the health and human service care program, including how successful they arc in improving the lives of their clients. Anyone interested in an application or who would like to serve on the allocations panel should give Forbes a call al (269) 945-4010. PINE LAKE » GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR r A X m| 338 N. Grove St. • Delton. MI 49046 (269)623-4058 1-877-244-5520 aZe-n_________Web Site: www ehappie-realty.com OPEN HOUSE These STOMP participants braved the cloudy breezy day to raise funds for their school. lomai Providing walking music every year is the musical team of Bob and Brian Brandt The uplifting tunes help motivate the students to earn more pledges. autA erA ANNOUNCES in our ©@0ffl© mb® gffia NO JEWELRY IN THE STORE LtSSTHAN 3v upl° 70 ALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES and EQl IPMEXT FOR SAFE Saturday * Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 436 W. Bond, Hastings Large lot, 1 block from middle school, 2 bedroom, all new construction. $125,000 obo. .raj_ 'STOMP raises funds Students at Hastings Central Elementary held •STOMP,' their annual fall fund-rais­ ing event Friday, Sept. 26. Students walked and ran a course for close to 30 minutes to raise pledges. Monday I 948-2005 or (269) 838-9162 -I Three year old 3 bedroom. 2 bath with 1JS0 aq. foot 2 car garage Located tn the quaint and lovely little village of Defem A short commute to Creek. Kalamazoo and Grand Rapid*, th:* rural community i* filled w nh beautiful landscape*, mtmerou* organization*, and area sanction* 3MWT 31Uad3AO13 thru Friday 9:30 am -5:30 pm Saturday 9:30 am -3:00 pm Bring A Friend 138 West State Street • Hastings 269-948-9884 PERMIT •2003-02 �Pafle 6 — Thursday. October 2. 2003 — The Hastngs Banner I___ Timothy L Scheiffer Larry Roscoe INDIANAPOLIS. IND. - Timothy L. Schieffer of Indianapolis. Ind., formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday. Sept. 28. 2003. Tim was bom April 15. 1958 in Battle Creek, the son of Vcm and Barbara (Beaver) Schieffer. He attended Hastings Public Schools. Tint was a veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed motorcycling and hunting. He was attending Ivy Technical Vocational School where he was studying electrical engineering. He was working for the Veterans Affairs in Indianapolis. Tim is survived by his father. Vcm and stepmother. Judy Schieffer of Hastings; a half sister. Heather Jo; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service will be conducted Monday. Oct. 6. 2003 at 10 a.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Augusta. (Please meet at the cortege assembly area at 9:50 a.m.) Sister Constance Fifelski, OP will offi­ ciate. Memorial contributions to Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church will be appreciat­ ed Arrangements by Williams-Gores FunepJ Home. Delton. HASTINGS - Larry Roscoe, age 69, of Hastings, died Monday. Sept. 29. 2003 at his residence. He was bom Sept. 14. 1934 in Nashville, the son of Floyd and Lena (Rowlader) Roscoe. He attended school in Nashville. Larry was honorably discharged from the United Slates Air Force in 1952. He worked for Grand Trunk Railroad, and for many years was in the timber buying and selling business. Larry loved being in the woods, he also enjoyed NASCAR and dirt track racing. Surviving arc daughters. Deborah Mowroski of Florida. Cynthia Smith and fiance Jeff Kidder of Delton; sons. Larry (Tina) Roscoe of Hastings. Troy (Stacy) Roscoe of Montana; several grandchildren; sisters. Arloa Gallup of Hastings. Helen Anderson of Hastings; brothers. Barry Roscoe of Hastings, Charles Roscoe of Kalamazoo; and many nieces and nephews. Full military services will be held Friday. Oct. 3, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorials may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by the Ginbach Funeral Home. Hastings. Worship Together ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Lacey Road, Dowling. Ml M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website; www. hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednesday A Thursday 9 a m. to 1 p.zn.. Sunday Morning: 9:30 azn. 301 Sua. Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Bohwtxid St across from Tom's Market) . Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brun Teed. Pvalor of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Adult classes: Jesus Can Relate. PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Service 600 pm; Bible Study A Prayer Tunc Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. Worship Sunday 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 pzn. Pioneer Club (Gt K-8). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids al 6 p m.) tner. the procram will begin in Sept.) (child care provided). HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. an '*ges. Mom-ng Worship 10.45 azn. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6.00 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 p m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 or Junior Bibk quu taps VI2). Youth Muusines or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHi A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services 9:15 azn. Morning Prayer. UOO azn. Holy Communion. Wednesday For more infannation call 795-2370 or Rev David T. HumwkI 948­ 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 1100 aza; Sunday School. 10a.m. EMMANUEL EPLSCOPAL CHURCH -Meaner Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. (comer of S Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Charie* P. McCaoe III. Rector. Mr F. William Voelberg. Director of 10 azn. Children'» Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nunery Available at 10 aza Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Mraistnes; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 930 a m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service: 600 pzn.. Evening Service; 700 pzn. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pzn.. Aw ana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tunc Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune before the youth group, adult small group min- C HURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 Nord. Broadway. Rev. Turan ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-fiHcd church. Meetup at the of Awvna Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073. 7.00 pzn. Services for Adults. Teens Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 azn.; Worship 11.00 Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 pzn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (016)945-9392. Sunday Wonhip 10 azn.-ll azn.; P.O. Box 63. Hasting*. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Baitings Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anion. Pastor. Thursday. Oct. 2 - 3:45-5:45 Clapper Kids; 5:45-700 pzn. Grace Notes; 7.00 pzn. Choir. Friday. Oct 3 - 11:30-200 pzn. Hastings Women's Club Saturday. Oct. 4 10.00 azn. Catechism 4; 1100 azn. Youth Ministry Prayer Tune; 6.00 5 - 8:00 A 10:45 azn. Worship; 9:30 azn. Sunday School. Monday. Oct. 6 - 700 pzn. Vision Team (Architect). Tuesday. Oct. 7 - 700 pzn. Worship Committee; 700 pzn. Brothen of Grace; 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous Wednesday. Oct. 8 • HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) fume*; voyagerjjet, Barner free building with elevator io all floors Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma. Music Director. Enn Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 a.m. - Sunday School. 9:30 a m LIVE! Under the Dome Sun Pmse A Worship 10:30 azo. 6:00 and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE 90-11. Jr. Hi. Oct. 10th A Sr. Hi. Oct 17lh. Youth led Wonhip Service. es. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH W ELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH the Spirit Worship service al 10:30 a.m. Sermon Topic through November 2nd. "Hoiiie Improvement Series." Kid's For Christ 10*30 a.m. (during worship for 4 years thru 3rd grade). 400 pm Quizzers and Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m Wednesday Midweek: 900 azn. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Sing'n Share (Aduhs). Youth 6ch12th grades, and CLC (Christian Life Chib) 3 yrs. old thru 5th Grade. NEW Senxx Coffee Hour Thursday. boys A gwi* ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rose MxDonaid An cans of Gods love “Where Everyone is Church. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m Refreshments. 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service. Sunday School Nunery is provided during both BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MJ 49058. (269) 945-2938. M mister: Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? 1000 azn.. Worship 11W azo. 6:00 pzn Wednesday: Bible Chis 7:00 9275 S. Bedford Rd . Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Dianne Doorn Morrison. Service Tunes: School 11:15 a m. Nursery provided. church. Youth group. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 pzn. For more information call Donald P. Joseph, Sr. Frederick (V. Dickinson NASHVILLE - Donald P. Joseph. Sr. of Nashville, age 79. passed away peacefully Wednesday. Sept. 24, 2003 surrounded by family at his home. Bom April 1, 1924 to Charles and Ozelma Joseph in Canton, Ohio. Don was raised in Detroit and moved lo Potterville in the I Oth grade. He went to welding school in Missouri and returned home when World War 11 started. • Don entered lhe Air Force in 1942 and after basic training he served 27 months on Attu Island. He and his brother, Charles Joseph (who preceded him in death), became partners in the family business Carl’s Supermarket. In 1971, they opened up another store in Nashville. Don was a life member of VFW Post #8260 in Nashville. Potterville Masonic Lodge #367 and Eastern Star #413. Don is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jeanette; four sons, David (Lana) Joseph of Lansing. Robert Joseph of Potterville. Donald (Jean) Joseph, Jr. of Potterville and John Joseph of Hastings; one sister. Yvonne Chapman of Elkhart. IN and sister-in-law, Rita Joseph of Potterville. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren; nine great grand­ children and his well fed dog, Sandy. Special thanks to Mitch Miller from BarryEa’on Hospice. Per Don’s request, there will be no servic­ es. Those desiring may make contributions to Barry-Eaton Hospice, the Nashville Fire Department or the Putnam Library. Arrangements by Burkhcad-Grecn Funeral Home. Charlotte. LAKE ODESSA - Frederick W. Dickinson, age 76, of Lake Odessa, was called Home to his Heavenly Father early Saturday morning, Sept. 27. 2003. Fred was bom in Lyons, on March 13. 1927 to Ray and Mildred (Barnes) Dickinson. He graduated from Lyons High School and then served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the occupation of Japan. Following his discharge. Fred graduated from Moody Bible Institute. Wheaton College, and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (Cornerstone University). He later attended the University of Michigan and Michigan Stale University. Fred taught in the English Department of Lake wood High School School for 28 years before retiring in 1986. He had been a Regional President of the MEA. For many years. Fred also operated a dairy farm in the Woodland area. His flower and vegetable gardens were his pride and joy throughout his retirement years. Above all, Fred will be remembered for his devotion lo God. his wife, and his family. He is survived by Lois, his loving wife of 49 years; his children and grandchildren. Jonathon Dickinson (Luke, Derek, Michelle, and Melody) of Charlotte, Timothy (Mary) Dickinson (Katie and Kristi) of Woodland. Suzanne (Joe) Dahms (Corey and Jamie) of Lake Odessa. Ryne (Julie) Dickinson (Tyler and Damon) of Appleton. Wl. and Rhonda (Jack) Barrett (Christopher. Stacy and Ashley) of Muskegon; sister and brothers, Ruth Ann (Rev. Charles) Alber of Iowa. Arthur (Iva) Dickinson of Grand Rapids, and David (Karen) Dickinson of Charlevoix; sis­ ters and brothers-in-law. Genny Dickinson. Donna and Rev. Wayne Kiel. Max and Karen Veldman. and Marcia and James Poll. Fred was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers. Floyd Dickinson and Duane Dickinson. The funeral service were held on Tuesday at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial tookplace in West Sebewa Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Bible Hour. Mel Trotter Mission in Grand Rapids, or the Moody Bible Institute. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Karl L McDonald HASTINGS - Mr. Karl I. McDonald, age 73, of Hastings, $ed Sunday. Sept. 28. 2003 IF hW*residence. ‘ | \ Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Doris E. Marshall NASHVILLE - Mrs. Doris E. Marshall, age 88. of Nashville, died Tuesday. Sept. 30. 2003 in Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Maple Valley Chapel. 204 N. Queen Sl. Nashville. Feldpausch Memorial Mass Oct. 10 A Mass will oc celebrated in memory of Richard "Dick" Feldpausch at 11 a.m. Friday. Oct. 10. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. The Mass will be officiated by Father Al Russell. Feldpausch died Sept. 7 in Bloomington. Ind. He was 73. He had been a resident of Hastings until 1981 when he moved to Caledonia and then to Indiana in 1998. Mrs. Trilby E. Irwin MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Trilby E. Irwin, age 81, of Middleville, passed away Saturday. Sept. 27, 2003. Trilby E. Irwin was bom on Feb. 26, 1922 in Richland, the daughter of Harvey F. and Esther L. (Norris) Kinsey. She was raised in Richland and attended Richland schools. She was married to Leonard S. Irwin on June 29. 1939 in Indiana. Mrs. Irwin was employed at Action Rod in Hastings for several years and had several other jobs. She was a homemaker, she was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great grand­ mother. who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter. Bonnie Good of Traverse City area; one son, Leonard S. (Harleen) Irwin Jr. of Middleville; one brother, Russell Kinsey of Kalamazoo; one sister, Chloe Martin of Vermontville; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; spe­ cial caregiver, her granddaughter. Lennettc Wright and a niece. Trilby Tubbs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard S. Irwin Sr., and several sisters and brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday after­ noon at 1 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Kenneth Vaught officiat­ ing. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Munson Hospice Care. Visitation one hour prior to lhe service. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. 1-616-731-5 War I-517-852-I8O6. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 700 p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal. 800 Chancel Choir rehearsal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 700 p.m prayer meeting in lhe lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MI 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mildred Pike FINE LAKE - Mildred Pike, age 100. of Fine Lake, passed away Oct. I. 2003. She was bom May 13. 1903 in Mattawan, the daughter of John and Nora (Moore) Perkins. A 1921 graduate of Mattawan High School, she also attended Parsons Business College. On Sept. 25. 1926 in South Bend. Ind., she married Bernard Pike, who preceded her in death on August 9. 1975. A resident of Fine Lake since 1941. she loved to fish on the lake no matter what the season. She will be remembered as an excellent cook and baker, especially her chocolate cake with the heavy bottom layer and her cherry roll. The smell of fresh baked cookies would always attract the neighbor children, who would eat their fill and then go home. There was always a place at Mildred's table open to anyone. Mildred enjoyed knitting, crocheting, tat­ ting. china painting, and sewing, often making her children's school clothes. She also had a green thumb, enjoying flowers and trimming grapes. During the !950’s. Mildi M worked at Fort Custer at the Veterans Administration separa­ tion center. Her 100th birthday party in May was attended by 101 people. She is survived by sons. Charles (Rosemary) of Kansas City. Mo. and Robert G. '.Loraine) of Plainwell; a daughter, Jayne (Earl) Willbur of Battle Creek; eight grand­ children; 14 great-grandchildren; one great­ great-grandson; two nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bernard; and three brothers and a sister. The family will receive friends Friday. Oct. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m., at Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday. Ort 4. 2003 at 11 a.m. Pastor Larry Kiser will officiate. Interment will be in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to any hospice or a charity of one’s choice will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Dehon. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 613-5400 Worship Service-; 8:30 and 11 aza Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 aza Nunery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lunun. Interim Pastor Sunday Services - 9:00 aza Traditional Worship. 1000 aza Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 10:10 a m. Church School; 11:20 azn. Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided for both servic­ es SPECI AL EVENTS: For Personal, Professional Real Estate Service, Call... Miller REAL ESTATE Dianne Feldpausch Selling Barry County one yard at a time! Home: (269) 945-1488 • Cell: (269) 838-1332 • email: DianneSells@cablespeed.com ST. CYRIL’S WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTI AN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces- Nashville. Rev. Al Ruwell. Pastor. A mmton of St. Rose Catholic 9:30; Church Service 10.30 un. Church. Hartings Mau Surday at 9:30 a.m. CATHOLIC CHURCH This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.J.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. ______ 770 Cook Rd. - Hasting*. Michigan Barbara A. Ward Office: (269) 945-5182 wwwjnillerrealestate.net E.L.S. inc. Your Personalized Freight Brokerage • All 48 states • vans - Reefers • in and Out of Michigan • Reasonable Rates • Fully Licensed - insured - Bonded • East Coast - west coast Call Toll Free: 866-795-7820 HICKORY CORNERS - Robert W. Gates of Hickory Comers passed away Thursday. Sept. 25. 2003. Bob was bom Aug. 22. 1935 at home in Cloverdale, the son of Wayne and Alice (Kniss) Gales. He was a receiving clerk at Pre Con Cement Products for many years. He also was a volunteer fireman with the Hickory Comers Fire Department. He enjoyed traveling, fishing and was an avid Tiger, Battle Cals and Kings baseball fan. He was a member of Inter-Lakes Baptist Church of Delton. On April 18. 1957 he married Arlene Kraft who survives. Other members of his family include his mother Alice Gates of Hickory Comers; sons, Gary Gales of Hickory Comers, Mark Gates of Augusta, and Timothy (Marsha) Gales of Hickory Comers; daughters. Laura (Larry) Bowen and Linda Gates and fiancee Randy Ross, all of Hickory Comers; sisters. Betty (Richard) Barnum of Hickory Comers, and Mary Lou (Charles) Willcutt of Delton; grandchildren. Jason. Lisa and John Bowen; and several nieces, nephew 3. aunts and uncles. Funeral services were conducted Monday. Sept. 29, 2003 al Inter-Lakes Baptist Church, Delton. Pastor Matt Smith officiating. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to lhe American Cancer Society will be appreciated. t Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. oosisk: POTTERVILLE - Barbara A. Ward, age 90. of Potterville, formerly of Stnford, Florida went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, Sept. 23. 2003 al the Eaton Community Hospice House in Charlotte with her niece Linda at her side. Barbara was bom Sept. 10, 1913 in Vermontville, the daughter of Lynn and Mary (Amtz) Mosier. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years. Willard Ward in 1983 and by her brother. Louis Mosier in 2001. Barbara enjoyed activities in the Extension Club. Senior Citizens Club and her church in Sanford. Florida, where she resided for 30 years. Barbara is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place, a graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. June 5. 2004 at lhe Gresham Cemetery in Chester Township. Memorial contributions are suggested lo the Eaton Community Hospice House. Charlotte. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home. Charlotte. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 2.2003 — Page 7 Blood drive Oct. 9 to honor late Nashville chairwoman by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Judy Hook was a dedicated Red Cross vol unteer, who was chairwoman of the Nashville Red Cross Blood drives and the local chairperson for lhe Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. To honor her years of dedicated service, the blood drive scheduled for 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 9. at Castleton Township Hall has been named lhe Judy Hook Memorial. “During her years with the Red Cross, Judy was responsible for organizing a blood drive every 56 days, or six times a year.” said Barry County Red Cross Director Lynn Briel. "She would make all the arrangements to organize and put them on and she would coordinate all the volunteers. She impacted a lot of lives.” It is because of Hook’s tireless efforts to help others that lhe Barn County chapter of the American Red Cross has decided to rec­ ognize her with a memorial blood drive. "Her death caught us completely by sur­ prise. and this is. in a small way, something we can do to remember her.” added Briel. “I know it is something that she would like." Both Briel and Hook’s husband of 38 years, Lany. said Judy took great pride in making her blood drives successful. “It really made her happy that she would typically get more than 50 units of blood in a small town like Nashville while larger towns were struggling to get 30." said Larry. Briel said that while Hook was chairing the Nashville blood drives at the Castleton Township Hall, she took in 1,314 productive units of blood, which in turn impacted 3,942 people. “That doesn’t even include the blood they collected at Maple Valley High School. Judy always helped with those, too.” said Briel. Hook’s work for lhe Red Cross earned her awards and recognition, including a letter from Governor Jennifer Granholm. But for Judy, it was wasn’t all about awards and recognition. “I can tell you that Judy considered those donors her donors and she was proud to have a personal relationship with them,” said Briel. “She would call each one of them to remind them of upcoming drives. She was always, ‘on.’ even when she met people downtown." Once when a donor complained that the coffee served at the drive was too strong. Hook remembered and had hot water to serve him the next time. "She was always trying to please people, even when it meant serving a person hot water instead of strong coffee,'’ said Larry. Briel said that even though Hook died in August, she already had Christmas cards for Judy Hook all her donors, a fact Larry confirms. “Judy loved doing crafts and she always hand-stamped Christmas cards and Valentines for her donors and volunteers.” he said. "She always tried to make every drive an event,” said Larry. “She got several area churches to donate the cookies, juice and cof­ fee to keep the cost down for the Red Cross. She had a lot of different churches involved, so it wouldn’t inconvenience anyone church too much. “She also arranged for root beer floats instead of just cookies once a year (at the drives), usually during the summer months to make it special.” he added. “I’ve brought her ideas to share with other community blood drives,” said Briel. “a drive was always a celebration when Judy was involved. She took great pride in her involve­ ment in the Red Cross and helping as many people as she could.” Larry said that Judy was always looking to help others. “She was well liked and loved in the com­ munity. She helped a lot of senior citizens get around town, she took them to doctor’s appointments and helped them get their med­ icine. and she’d make them all a card and a little Christmasy things every year," he said. “She also took care of dogs for about 35 peo­ ple and every Christmas she would make them card and a little doggie gift.” Hook also helped out the local fire and ambulance service and served as lhe Nashville secretary of me Maple Valley Alumni Association for more than 20 years. "She was always very active even when she was no longer an officer. She was our biggest supporter, she did more than any­ one." said Russ Furlong, president of the Maple Valley Alumni Association. “Her total overall generosity and honesty was outstand­ ing." Red Cross Volunteer Ardie Baum remem­ bers when she first asked Hook to chair the Nashville blood drives. “She had been helping out with the blood drives in’ Nashville and when the chairperson died and I asked her if she would be interest­ ed in being the new chairperson. She raid. ’Gosh, I don’t think I could do that,’ and I told her, ‘Judy, you can do anything,”’ said Baum. “She did a terrific job. She was just a peach," she added. “She drew people togeth­ er. She just had a knack for it. She was a spe­ cial, special person. “The people in Nashville and the sur­ rounding area will miss her tremendously,” said Baum. “I think it’s wonderful that they are having a blood drive in her memory; she was so devoted.” The Castleton Township Hall is located at 915 Reed St in Nashville. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in generally good health. For more information, call 945-3122. • ■ ■-<1 ' !’ Flu shots available in county Oct. 9 Kiwanis ‘Mr. Peanut’ announced Bob King * left) accepts the "Mr. Peanut" traveling trophy from Mike Leedy, chairman of the first annual Kiwanis Peanut Day sales at the recent Summerfest. King was top salesman among 35 members who helped the club realize more than $1,200 for community service projects. "Mr. Peanut" was purchased on ebay by Shane McNeill and carpenter Bruce Curtis made it a trophy by fashioning the base. King will keep the trophy and enjoy "bragging rights." but will be required to defend his title next year, according to Leedy. The five best salespeople were treated to banana splits, courtesy of Tyler Guernsey at the local Dairy Queen. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will offer flu and pneumonia shots at several locations in Barry County next month. Flu shots are $20.00. Pneumonia shots are S25 and tetanus shots will be avail­ able for $10. Medicare B. as well as Medicaid, will be accepted. The shots will be administered from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the new health department building at 330 W. Woodlawn in Hastings, beginning Oct. 9, • Shots also will be available at: • The Commission On Aging on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. • At Felpausch in Hastings Wednesday, Oct. 15. and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. • At Plumbs in Hastings Wednesday. Oct. 22, from 9 to 11 a m. • At the Faith Methodist Church in Delton Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. • At Wal-Mart Wednesday, Oct 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Wednesday. Nov. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, please call 269­ 945-9516. Lundstrum-Teunessen Kendall Lundstrum and Vicki Lundstrum & Gordy Timm and Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Shannon Lynn of Charles Nicholas, son of Henry and Patricia Teunessen of Bellevue. Lawnicki-Colburn wed Jennifer Lynn Lawnicki and Michael Allen Colburn were married on July 27, 2003, in Taylor, Michigan. Jennifer is the daughter of Fred Lawnicki of Dearborn Heights and Judy Presnell of Inkster Michael is the son of Philip and Beverly Colburn of Byron Center. Sarah Smith was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Brittney Davis, Katie DeBarr, Abi Smith, Miranda Weigley, all friends of the bride. Doug and David Colburn, brothers of the groom, were the best man. Derek Chandler, Glenn Roper II end Geoff Starr, friends of the groom, served as groomsmen. Tony Castelbuono served as usher. Nicole Lawnicki, the bride’s sister, was flower girl and McMillen Colburn, the groom’s nephew, was Bible boy. The bride wore a summer wedding gown with a chapel train. Her bridesmaids wore periwinkle blue and all carried a spray of pur­ ple, blue and yellow flowers. The couple honeymooned in the US Virgin Islands and now live in Collegeale, TN, where they are completing their senior year at Southern Adventist University. Jeni is an ele­ mentary education major and Mike a math major. GIRL, Emiiie Anne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 15, 2003 at 7:21 p.m. to David and Jennie Yonker of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. Emiiie's proud grand­ parents are Patti and Fred Jacobs of Hastings and Rae and Marvin Yonker of Ravenna. BOY, Ayden Gabriel, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 18. 2003 at 2:30 p.m. to Johnny and Toni Villa of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. TWINS, Carly Ella-Marie and Brendon Andrew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 14, 2003 at 2:08 and 2:28 a.m. to Chris and Todd Warner of Hastings. Carly weighed 6 lbs. and 20 inches long. Brendon weighed 5 lbs. 7 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Riley Alan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 12, 2003 at 4:41 p.m. to Stephanie and Nathan Bies of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. inspections, water quality monitoring, watershed manage­ ment. contingencies and lake Improvement feasibility study Tom Kribs (left) presents a prestigious new dub banns. patch to Hastings Kiwanis President Steve Wales. The patch, representing the third new dub sponsored by Hastings Kiwanis. was received from the Michigan District Thursday, Sept. 11 at the charter night for Caledonia’s new dub. Wales is the outgoing dub president and Kribs, who spearheaded the effort to bring Kiwanis to Caledonia, was set to take over the reins Wednesday. Oct. 1. to 2006). Said Special Assessment Roll and all assessments thereon are final and conclusive unless attacked In a court of competent jurisdic­ tion within 30 days of this notice. This notice is being published pursuant to Part 309 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, PA 451 of 1994, as amended. mmwm___________ GIRL, Autumn Hope, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 12,2003 at 2:30 p.m. to Carrie and Mark Fox of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Amy Lowell Forsberg, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 5, 2003 at 9:02 p.m. to Dee Lowell and Peter Forsberg of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Blake Mitchell, bom at Pennock Hospital cost of aquatic plant control, engineering, administration, (2204 GIRL, Sidney Ryann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 4. 2003 at 5:10 a.m. to Hope and Richard Murray of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 1/2 indies long. BOY, Kenneth Edward, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 9, 2003 at 1:09 pan. to Keri Vandenburg and Ken Woitje of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 18 1/4 inches long. $712,750 has been prepared for lhe purpose of assessing the period GIRL, Faith Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 8, 2003 at 1:43 p.m. to Rachel Havens and Van Stauffer of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Marah Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 13, 2003 at 6:42 p.m. to Darick Carpenter and Lisa Courtney of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Gun Lake The Special Assessment Ron In the amount of five-year on Sept. 10. 2003 at 5:25 p.m. to Vicki and James Wright of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Matthew James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 11, 2003 at 11x33 a.m. to James and Sandra Lee of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 1/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. TAKE NOTICE that the Gun Lake Improvement Board has a Cecil H. Schweizer, Jr., Delton and Diane Kay Slagcl, Delton. Dale Alan Churchill. Hastings and Kelley Sue Cuyler, Hastings. Herbert Max Blain Jr., Delton and Tasha Ann Tobias. Delton. Robert Raymond Lampert, Hastings and Nicole Diane Harrison, Hastings. Edward Robert Westfall, HI, Hastings and Malinda Macardi Powers, Hastings. Kenneth Lynn Boyer. Sunfield and Mary Lou Pruden, Nashville. Gary Lee Hamilton, Nashville and Tonja Lynne Woodbury, Vermontville. Erik Robert Keeler, Hastings and Kristi Ann Spurgeon. Hastings. Steven Donald Brockway. Delton and Mary Jo Starkweather, Delton. GIRL, Autumn Josephine, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 2 at 7:29 p.m. loTroy and Kristina Guernsey of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. confirmed the Special Assessment Roll tor improvements to over Marriage licenses -Newborn babies NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO GUN LAKE Hastings Kiwanis Club earns another patch The bride is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School. Shannon is a licensed nail tech­ nician and a stay at home mother. The groom is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School. Nick is a member of the mill­ wright union and does drywall for his fami­ ly’s business. The ceremony will take place on November 1, 2003 at the Historic Charlton Park Church. The couple will reside in Hastings. Gun Lake Improvement Board Barry and ABegan Countlee, MfcHgan suited Labor Wantedlll Local manufacturers of hardwood lum­ ber are seeking skilled people to join their teams. If you have experience operating indus­ try machines such as fork lifts, band saws resaws, trim saws, planers, ripping systems, etc. and know hardwood lumber grades and species, are detailed oriented, and a natural bom leader, then I want to talk to you! Write, call, or send me an e-mail today! I Linda Groves, VKW Hardwoods 395 54th SL SW Grand Rapids, Ml 49548 616-532-3678 ext. 208 grovl@vkwhardwoods.com I �Page 8 — 1 hursday. October 2, 2003 — The Hastings Banner The semi annual rummage sale «t Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church will be held tomorrow (Friday. Oct. 3) and Saturday. Friday hours will be 9 a m. to 5 p.m. Saturday hours will be 9 to 11 a.m. There will be plenty of bar­ gains. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next Thursday, Oct.. 9. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Lake Manor. The First Families banquet is to be held later this month to honor the 2003 inductees. This year's group increases the numbers to 200 whose family connections to Ionia County reach back to 1880 and ear­ lier. Some have more than 25 ancestors who lived here that early. Looking ahead, there will be another antiques appraisal on Saturday, Oct. 18. at the Lake Odessa Library, sponsored by the ICGS. This is open to the public. If you can carry it, it is eligible. A professional appraiser will be on hand to give origins and likely value of the pieces. , The Depot/Museum had visitors last Saturday. John Waite was lhe host. Marian Harris was the host librarian for lhe Genealogy Society. Next month the big event at the depot will be Christmas ’Round the Town on Nov. 28 and 29, so the summer displays are coming down and new exhibits will take their place. The host society will have a sale of baked goods and a veteran crafter with her big display of wares. The new baby son bom to John and Kami Brown of Portland is a grandchild of Lloyd and Beverly Coreton who live on Ionia Road. The Coretons returned to this area from New Bern, North Carolina, where they resided for several years. The new Brown baby was named Viktor Zane. This is the third child for the Portland couple. The Sunday Lansing State Journal listed the recent wedding of LeJcan Bennett and Carl Wing of Lansing. They were married Sept. 20. The bride is a former resident here on Jordan Lake Avenue and is the daughter of Robert and Bonnie Bennett. The Saturday Grand Rapids Press had a photo and story of the wedding of Melissa Sobie and Jeremy Casarez, who mar­ ried in June at a park in Ada. Jeremy is the son of Jerry and Jan Casarez of Lake Odessa. He is grandson of Dean and Maureen Cross. One of lhe bridesmaids was Alana Valentine, a former resident here. Among the groomsmen were Jason Casarez, Brian Geiger and the ringbearer was Austin Casarez. Another wedding announced was that of Lakewood instructor Carol Baumeister and Klaus Schmidt, who were married Aug. 16 in Lake Odessa. Klaus is from Germany. Carol is the daughter of Mrs. Anna Baumeister of Union City and the late Chris Baumeister. The Lansing paper also had a photo of William and Evelyn Lynch of DeWitt, who are celebrating their 50th anniversary. Until recently they were residents on Beech Street. Evelyn had her early life here as a daughter of a Zerfas couple who owned an implement store. Bill is a retired veterinari­ an who practiced in East Lansing. Evelyn is a former travel agent. Last Saturday was a big day for high school cross-country invitationals. The Carson City Invitational drew teams from a wide area. Among the schools competing were Lowell, Gull Lake, several Grand Rapids schools, Wayland. Caledonia, Charlotte, Ionia and in Class C the host team, Leslie, Hopkins, Class D Saranac: Class B Middleville TK. Belding. Portland aixJ Class C Maple Valley. Cool days have arrived. Time to batten down lhe hatches in the garden and lhe lawn. It is unlikely we will again need our floor fans or lawn chairs. Grapes and hardy kiwi are ripe. Pears have had their day. The Stow-A-Way Storage Company on Jordan Lake Street at Tasker Road has expanded its paved lot and has chain link fence on the perimeter. They did their homework! Awards were presented to six Central Elementary students who weie in fourth grade last year, since they completed all of their optional summer homework. Students had to read 15 minutes a day and do math facts for five minutes for five days out of every week the entire summer. The successful students were Emily Hart. Myrina Clements, Casey Martin, Taylor Simpson. Jessica Kloosterman and Hannah Hodges. .jinnies MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Insensitive ex-wife Dear Annie: This past week, my dear mother passed away. My son’s ex-wife, "Lulu,’’ also paid her respects. It didn't bother me that she showed up at the ceme­ tery, although it seemed a bit inappropriate that she brought along her fiance and their new baby. After lhe funeral service, our immediate family members went to my sister's home to talk and get a bite to eat. All of a sudden, we saw Lulu walking up the driveway. She rang the bell and asked to join us. Of course, we had no choice but to let her in. Here's what really bums me. During dinner, my sister handed me a crumpled piece of paper that Lulu had passed to her. It was an invitation to Lulu's upcoming wedding. My family and I were shocked. This woman always has been selfish, but what kind of person hands out wedding invita­ tions in the middle of a funeral? I'm sure there's no etiquette rule that covers this. Am I being too hard on Lulu, or is she as shal­ low and insensitive as I believe? - Upset Up North Dear Upset: No, you have it right Lulu has hit a new low on the scale of common decency, and we don't have to consult an etiquette book to know it. Intruding on your family grief and using it as an occasion to celebrate her upcoming wedding was unconscionable. Breathe a sigh of relief that she no longer is part of your family. On ioeing the line' Cider the old-fashioned way Owen Sabin, co-owner of Bowens Mills, demonstrates the making cider the oldfashioned way. This and other demonstrations of how things were done in days gone by will be among the highlights in the continuing ‘It’s Cider Time” weekend fes­ tival series from noon to 5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday at Bowens Mills on Briggs Road in Yankee Springs Township. OPEN HOUSE A/FIV LISTING NEW LISTING SUNDRY. OCT. 5” • 2-4 PM 115 W BROADWAY • WOODLAND BEST BUY LAKEWOOD TWW47 - Irving TWp. ThomapptoMogg Schools • Excellent craftsmanship completely redone by the Amish. The kitchen has all custom made cabinets, Prego flooring, center island, red oak trim throughout the house. Family room with gas fkeptace, three bedrooms and two and half baths, main floor laundry, formal dining room. Outsjdi walls are eight inches thick, new win- Mam THC-189 • Wtogt of Woodtand, Ismail flows,'rirg roof, electric and plumbing Schools -1,664 sq. ft. two story, four bedroom home nicety updated, garden area and deck floor s bamer free. 20x40 pole bam al set up tor horses, al on four and half acres. 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Buyer optional 28x80 older pole bam See Armour Auction Ad for more details or call Terry to get quriMtoo at 146SW FAST._________ Rai........................................... 4174J00 garage and full village lot. TIA POU Realty Inc. < > 01(9 "Your Real Estate Connection” wrap-around porch accent the extenor of ths crafts­ can goor stay 12 month buMer warranty Al this on 2+/-country acres. 24/-mtes east of town. Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Semantic Sally in Atlanta," who wanted to know the origin of the phrase "toe the line." (She thought it was "tow the line.") The phrase comes from our British cousins. In lhe House of Commons, the seating is in a square, and there is a white line that goes all lhe way around the front seats. lhe rule is that no member of the House of Commons may step over the white line when speaking. Evidently, at one point, the House had problems with politicians deck­ ing one another. Here's a related anecdote: During WWII, newspapermen would be "called on the carpet" lo account for their stories because their toes could not cross the white line. We get many of our sayings from Britain, and when I visited there two years ago, I was amazed to discover the original mean­ ings. - An American in Bermuda Dear Bermuda: Thanks for lhe history lesson. Here are two more: Dear Annie: The expression "toe the line" comes from Marquis of Queensbury rules in boxing. Each boxer must inch up to a chalkline between the fighters. When one boxer could no longer "toe the line," he was defeated. - Washington. D.C. Dear Annie: That expression was first used by a British executioner who drew a chalk outline on the trap door of the gal­ lows. where prisoners were to place their toes. The obedient prisoners would comply, whereas the less agreeable ones would not, and would be punished with a less comfort­ able death. -- Hangman's Fan in New Hampshire Sexism in fashion Dear Annie: I was bothered by the woman who claimed that you could tell a man was single if his clothing didn't smell like fabric softener. The idea that single men don't use fabric softener (if they ever do the laundry) borders on the sexist. I am a 47-year-old single male, and most of the men I know do their own laundry, cooking and cleaning. Single men certainly know how to run a household — including adding fabric softener to the rinse water. Mount Pleasant, Mich. Dear Mich.: We heard from several men who said they are quite capable of doing lhe laundry, including using fabric softener. Of course, this only means it is harder for women to find those single men based on their scent, which is too bad. Common counsel Dear Annie: Because I believe your col­ umn is of value to so many people. I feel I must comment about the commonly given advice to seek counseling. As a middle-aged woman. I’ve sought counseling at different points in my life for various reasons and reached the conclusion that counseling is a waste of money. Most counselors require you to commit to week­ ly sessions, and there are no guarantees of success or methods of recourse if it doesn't work. The money is gone. Last time I tried therapy, I stuck with a highly recommend­ ed counselor for six months before decid­ ing it was pointless. I will concede that many people may have found counseling to be useful, but as for me. I'd rather have my thousands of dol­ lars back. Give me a guarantee, or at least some guidelines of expectations so that I can recognize poor progress and make a change without feeling like a quitter. Through With Therapy in the Midwest Dear Through: You've brought up some valid points - counseling can be expensive (although there are low-cost alternatives), and there should be a way to measure progress. We spoke lo a well-respected Chicago psychiatrist, and here are his guidelines for deciding whether or not ther­ apy is working for you: 1. Do you feel comfortable with your therapist? Does he or she offer a tentative diagnosis or an idea of what is going on? 2. Does the therapist's interpretations open new thoughts, understanding and help? Do your sessions reduce anxiety and conflicts? Do the sessions connect — is there an ongoing theme evolving? Do ses­ sions make you think more when you are outside the therapist’s office? Do you dream more? 3. Do others, such as relatives, friends or associates, tell you that you seem better more confident or more at ease? 4. Does the therapist stick with difficult sessions rather than placating you? . Therapy does not work for everyone. You get out of it only what you are willing to put into it. How long it takes to make progress depends upon your openness in facing the problems and your ability to work on them with the therapist. If you feel the counseling is not helping, you should discuss it with the therapist. There may be an unconscious resistance. Ask if a consultation with a second thera­ pist can be offered, dr of course, you can get a referral on your own. Discount insult Dear Annie: In a tecent letter, a middle­ aged woman complained about being called "young lady." I have a complaint of my own. There is a certain store where I never shop on Tuesdays. On Tuesdays, senior cit­ izens get a small discount. To qualify you need to be 60. Consequently, teenagers rou­ tinely ask me if Td like a senior discount I am 56, work out several times a week, have almost no gray hair and think I look pretty decent for my age. To save these small amounts of moody. I really don't care to be insulted. The store management thinks if you don't ask people about the discount, they will complain. There are several large signs mentioning the discount to there is no rea­ son for the staff to guess who qualifies and who doesn't. Perhaps in 10 years 1'11 feel differently, but right now. fm taking my business elsewhere. - Jacksonville. Fla. Dear Fla.: The store management is caught between a rock and a hard place. There are those who want to be told about the discount, and others, like you. who are insulted. Since you are not eligible for the discount anyway, by all means, spare your­ self the aggravation and avoid the place on Tuesdays. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of lhe Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 2.2003 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Ninety years and more in Barry County Gladys Marie Smith Chamberlain (Part Two) By Joyce Weinbrecht This week' will be lhe conclusion of the story of Gladys Chamberlain. The material was researched and contributed by Charles Monica, of Delton, while Mrs. Chamberlain was still living. Gladys Marie (Smith) Chamberlain She completed the six weeks of training and received the one-year teaching certificate. Still at 17 years of age, she was hired to teach at the Cloverdale Elementary School starting in September of 1924. Gladys was responsi­ ble to teach 32 children ranging from first through eighth grades supported by a recita­ tion bench, wall blackboards, and only 30 seats. This was a determined young woman with a room full of responsibility. She did well and was rehired for the 1925-26 school yea; and again for the 1926-27 school year. She remembers that her wages for leaching were $85 a month the first year, $90 a month for 1925-26, and $95 a month in 1926-27. She also recalls that the $50 she borrowed from her brother Ernest to attend Western Slate Teachers College was promptly paid out of her first paycheck of $85. She had inherited her father’s character of paying debts in a timely manner. Gladys had known John Chamberlain since childhood. John was a young man raised on a farm just south of Shultz. He was older than Gladys, so they never attended school togeth­ er but attended the Shultz Evangelical Church and were acquainted with one another. John had tried several occupations, but in 1926 he was also teaching in northwest Barry' County, near Middleville. Teaching was a common interest, and church-going was a commitment for both. Soon they began taking hikes together and enjoyed many similar interests. Hunting mushrooms and searching the woodlands for leeks gave them time by themselves. Rather abruptly in the autumn of 1926 John suggest­ ed that they should marry. Gladys agreed! Even in 1926, young people had to do things their way. In Michigan it was necessary to apply for a wedding license and wait three days before you could be legally married. However, if you drove to Indiana, it was pos­ sible to be married without a waiting period. John and Gladys decided to drive to Mishawaka. Ind. where they were married in a pastor's home. They were married Dec. 30. 1926, which was during the Christmas vaca­ tion. They had planned to keep their marriage a secret until springtime, and they would live the remainder of the school year with their respective families who farmed within a mile of each other near Shultz. Even in 1926. the “grapevine" defied their secret. The first morning that Gladys climbed the Cloverdale School House hill to return to school after the Christmas recess, she heard a great noise in the distance. Aunt Martha Chamberlain was beating on a dishpan. Soon she caught up with Gladys and congratulated her on her marriage to John. Apparently a rel­ ative of Aunt Martha lived in Mishawaka and had read the marriage announcement in the local paper and had telephoned the news. Now it was necessary for John and Gladys to openly celebrate their marriage. Then they continued to live alternately with both parents for the remainder of the school year. In the summer of 1927, both John and Gladys had to go to summer school in Kalamazoo to again renew their teaching cer­ tificates. In September of 1927 they both accepted teaching positions at the Delton schools, and they rented a furnished home on the comer of Orchard and Scribner streets in Delton. They both taught in school years 1927-28, 1928-29 and 1929-30 at the Delton two-room school on Scribner Street. Each summer they would live at Shultz, usually with Gladys’ family and attended summer school and then returned to Delton and rent another home during the winter months. In the summer of 1930, John was eager to start a business, and they purchased the con­ tents of a “mom and pop" grocery store in Wyoming. Mich. The store was in an industri- Gladys Marie Smith Chamberlain al area, and many factory employees lived in the immediate area. Unfortunately, the "Great Depression" started early that autumn. The largest factory closed; soon the area banks also closed; and their new business venture failed. John and Gladys were forced to liqui­ date. and they left Wyoming and then lived in Hastings. At this same time, Gladys was pregnant and baby Patricia Joan was bom Jan. 9, 1931, at Pennock Hospital. The failed business venture had used up all of the Chamberlain’s savings, and finding employment of any kind in 1931 was very, very difficult. John worked me next few years wherever he could find day employment. Gladys, who had purchased a piano before she was married, gave piano lessons at 25 cents per lesson, which usually lasted one half hour. Gladys recalls that during the uncertainty of the 1930s she was pessimistic as she worried about their future. From 1926 until 194? when they finally moved to Delton in Hie home they later bought, they were to move 13 times in 16 years (usually from the Shultz area to Hastings and then return). Each time they relocated, Gladys' piano was always moved, and she was to give piano lessons over 40 years. During lhe Depression years. John worked in grocery stores and wherever he could find work. In the 1934-35 school year they both taught at the Dowling school, and they lived that winter in Dowling. During this mid­ Depression period. John received $60 per month for teaching at Dowling Elementary, and Gladys, received $40 per month for teaching there. The Dowling School only employed one teacher starting with the fall term in 1935. so the Chamberlains were not rchired. For one year, starting in 1935 and ending in 1936, John worked for the State Liquor Store in Hastings and they lived on East Mill Street. Some summers they would live with Gladys* parents at Shultz and raised cucumbers and/or green beans on the Smith farm. In 1937, John found employment through the WPA and worked on the Park-Recreation Program at Gun Lake. John was always profi­ cient at mathematic^, and he was asked to work with the surveyor on the Gun Lake park program. He quickly learned to use a transit and because of his growing interest in survey­ ing, he began a home study course in survey­ ing. Later he was able to pass the certification examination to qualify as a public surveyor. He later used his surveying training to get a job with the Grand Trunk Railroad where he surveyed properties within the railroadowned lands in several states. John later tired of traveling and being away from home, so in 1942 both he and Gladys were able to get wartime factory employment at Clark Equipment Co. in Battle Creek. At that time they were able to rent a home from Irene Harrington at 320 Orchard St. in Delton. Two years later they purchased this home for S2.2OO and it was to be their home, now for over 44 years. John and Gladys worked at Clark Equipment Co. until World war II was over and the wartime employment was discontin­ ued. Then Gladys stayed home but began giv­ ing many music lessons to Delton children. John then found employment with the Wilkinson-Wheaton Engineering Co. in Kalamazoo. He very much enjoyed surveying and engineering work and continued to work at Wilkinson-Wheaton until he retired in 1966. Arrangements were made at the Delton School which allowed Gladys to give piano lessons at the school during the school day. This kept Gladys quite busy, and now piano lessons were 50 cents per half hour. Many Delton area young people wanted to take les­ sons. Gladys also enhanced her music abili­ ties by taking lessons from Professor H. Glen Henderson at Western Michigan College in Kalamazoo. John and Gladys were active members of the Delton Methodist Church from the time they moved to Delton. Gladys served as Sunday school superintendent for ten years. She later taught adult classes regularly until the early 1990s. She is an exceptional teacher and still at times taught at Faith United Methodist Church when needed. In the late 1940s Barry County Superintendent of Schools. Arthur Lathrop asked Gladys to consider returning to teach­ ing. At the time she felt that she was too old to return to college to attain the education level to qualify to teach again. She was encouraged by her daughter, Patricia, to return to Western Michigan University and pursue a degree. Hesitantly she enrolled in educational courses and then enjoyed the teaming experiences. She attended classes aighLs and weekends and summer sessions, and in June of 1958 received her bachelor of science degree in education from Western Michigan University. While continuing her education, she had received a provisional certificate to teach and taught at the Orangeville Elementary School in lhe 1953-54, 1954-55, and 1955-56 school years. When she received her undergraduate degree in 1956, and she was offered employ­ ment in the Delton School system by Superintendent Ralph Harper. Gladys was an outstanding fifth and sixth grade teacher al Delton from 1956 to 1970. Delton parents were pleased to have their child taught in Mrs. Chamberlain’s class­ room. Gladys made learning fun and even today, former students talk about studying and identifying birds, which was a forte of the teacher. Now completing 90 years of living, Gladys is an active ‘birder,’’ she annually tends her garden, her flowers (especially dahlias) are beautiful. In 1934 when she was teaching in Dowling, a student gave her a two-year diary. She has kept a dairy daily, starting in 1935. Here is an excerpt of April 15, 1937: “Such a surprise to wake up this morning to find everything covered with snow. The clothes line was about tour inches in diameter. It was slushy! Went to mother's and worked on Patty’s dress." (If it is important to know the weather on particular day 30-40-50 years ago, Gladys can perhaps provide details.) Glady’s beloved husband, John, passed July 30,1970. Gladys afterward lived alone at 320 Orchard since John’s passing. Gladys and John parented daughter Patricia and were blessed with four grandchildren through Patricia's union with James Payson. She also enjoyed five great-grandsons and two great­ granddaughters. Gladys alwa^ s was active in the Methodist fellowship and was a great friend to the entire Delton community. She has been both organ­ ist and pianist at Faith United Methodist Church for decades and has played for special programs, weddings and funerals, etc. Her talent was gready enjoyed by her many friends. In 1989 she was selected to be lhe grand marshal of Delton’s Founder's Day, an honor she well deserved. Sftc continued to enjoy crocheting, knitting and tatting and was still very active in numer­ ous church and women’s activities. She lived her lifetime in Barry County. She gave much to several generations of kids - in some cases, she taught music to three generations of the same family. She said, "Teaching was always a challenge, but it was also a time to do some­ thing good for kids." Her advice to future generations: “Get an education, for it broad­ ens your life and gives you opportunity." Those of us who were been long-time friends of Gladys Marie Smith Chamberlain know the love she had for God, country and fellow man - she was a disciple of the risen Christ Other sources for the writing are: Barry County Rural School. Hope Township; Barry County History 1985; History of Hope Township. 1972; The Hastings Banner; and The Reminder. Anyone for tea? Maid Diana Clump (Rachel DuMouchel) asks Herman (John Boggs) and Augusta (Norma Jean Acker) if they need to wet their whistles in the Thomapple Players theatrical production of “Down to Earth’ at 7 p.m. tonight. Friday and Saturday at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. • 1000 FREE Mobile-to-Mobile Minutes • FREE ACTIVATION Th* AUTO. tOMeal Fmdom nrt»or* ram mow U4 atm. Comq* mq> not b* n al mm. ttav proancooni 2-jw Kmc* inmd ttat WMt MV**" S" «»« at mnutMaas for teA. Promotions Rate Plan Otters A«.VtatHc to New and . C.jll I BOO AtLTELO Qr • Clic k www.illt.-l u..» Now Open Inside Select Meijer Stores! 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Ociober 2. 2003 — The Hastings Banner TK and Maple Valley now need help in league races by Brett Bremer Sports Editor For lhe first time in a long time the Saxons will head into a contest coming off a win. when they host Caledonia on Friday. “We’ve got a new determination, and a new focus." said Saxon coach Kyle DeHom. “We want to continue what we did last week.” Both teams have a lot to play for. For the Saxon seniors it is their final home game on Johnson Field. Caledonia is still hoping for six wins and a spot in the playoffs. The Scots arc coming off consecutive losses to Byron Center, South Christian, and Wayland. Middleville on the other hand is looking to rebound from its first loss of the season. South Christian took over the reigns at the top of the O-K Gold race by topping the Trojans in Middleville last Friday. The Sailors now ow*n the lone unblemished league record. The Trojans now must win out. and hope someone (Wayland) can knock oft' South Christian before the end of the conference season. The Trojans will be looking to hold up their end of that deal Friday when they visit a dan­ gerous Byron Center team.Maple Valley looks like its well on its way to another playoff appearance The 4-1 Lions have comeback after a shaky start lo the sea­ son. and won their last three contests. A fourth quarter TD. in a 43-8 Lion victory over Morrice, are the only points Maple Valley’s defense has allowed in its last three ball games. The Lions are another team looking for some help for a conference championship. Olivet remains undefeated in the SMAA. This week the Lions are looking to improve on their 3-1 league record at Webberville Friday night. After suffering a tough homecoming loss at home last week. Delton how heads down to try and spoil the homecoming party at Galesburg-Augusta on Friday night. Both teams are still looking for their first KVA victory of the season. Lakewood pulled out four consecutive vic­ tories at the end of last season to earn a berth in the playoffs, and that is what sits in front of the Vikings once again. This year it would be five in a row. Lakewood topped Lansing Catholic Central last Friday, and will be looking to get a streak started when they visit DeWitt on Friday. Current Records Delton 1-4 Hastings 1-4 Lakewood 2-3 Maple Valiev 4-1 Middleville 4-1 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Hastings linebacker Adam Case (32) gets his hands on the Holland Christian running back. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings 18, Holland Christian 7 The Saxons* snapped their 14 game winless streak Friday by besting the Holland Christian Maroons 18-7. It was the first Saxon victory since 2001. and the first win for their head coach Kyle DeHom. “It was fun.’’ said DeHom. “It was real important for me. but it was even more impor­ tant for these kids to feel that, and to sec a lit­ tle bit of their hard work come to fruition." Led by a strong team defense, which allowed the visiting Maroons just 126 yards, the Saxons took an early lead, then scaled the deal on a fourth quarter TD run by quarter­ back Ryan Ferguson. Hastings* secondary did an outstanding Why can’t television do high school football better? I’m constancy let down by the Friday night football coverage on TV. Every Friday when I get home after a ball game I’m flipping through the channels, try­ ing to find out how the four or five scnools I didn’t get to see did. Living by Grand Rapids sometimes its tough to sec anything about Delton or Maple Valley other than maybe a glimpse of the final score across the bottom of the screen. 1 almost never get to see any­ thing about Lakewood. Middleville. Hastings, and Caledonia get their fair of coverage, but most of the time they just can’t compete with the highlights from East Grand Rapids. Rockford. East Kentwood, and the other big time programs up that way. Fox 17 is nice because its on right at 10:30 with the Football Blitz. They show you a couple TD’s and give you the score. Kind of like McDonald s. You’re full, but you don’t get much nourishment. I’ve seen too many times a TD scored that didn't seem to have much bearing on an entire game. I don’t think this happened, but they show something like Holland Christian's TD against Hastings last Friday, then say. “By the way Hastings won 18-7.” Thru thing tends to happen on NBC as well. WOOD TV 8 seems to make the biggest to-do about the whole thing. They count through their number of games. Sometimes they send camera men around the area to over 20 contests. Channel 8 also has the helicopter shots. The chopper shots don’t seem to add anything to their coverage, other than letting you see haw many people have packed the stadium. The channel 8 team, in my opinion has the best sports guys and the best camera crews, but it all moves too fast. High School sports never get enough coverage anyhow. It's great that the Cubs arc in the playoffs, but I’d rather hear more about a local football team, and less about the Cubbies. Aren’t all the Cub games on TV somewhere anyway. The local ABC affiliate. 13, does the best job with their highlights. They even stick around for games that go into overtime and show you the team that wins getting their win­ ning score. That ’s awesome. The only thing is I’d like to watch that show with the sound off. Marching bands and cheerleaders are an integral part of high school football culture, but they don’t need to be cm the news show. I know its just a game, but lots of the cheerlead­ ers are way too happy on TV. just hours after their team go its butt kicked. The announc­ ers seem to have a tough time too sometimes making it almost painful to watch. I’ve heard channel 3 does a good Friday night football show, but it doesn't come in with my set of rabbit cars, so I’m pretty much stuck waiting until I can call coaches on Saturday morning, or Sunday evening, to find out how everything really went. Maybe I’m being too hard on these guys. Everybody wants to hear about, or see. their school every' Friday night on TV. The sports guys have to fit in dozens of reports into a half hour. At least they're trying. At least this year the cameras aren't pointed towards the stands as much looking for the craziest players. They’re becoming mure like SportsCenter. look­ ing for the most spectacular play. I’d rather them choose the most important play, than the most spectacular play. A big fourth down stop for a defense, or something. 1 heard a cou­ ple of weeks ago. the play of the week was a catch Middleville’s Darrin Tape made on a screen pass. 1 was there. It was a nice one-handed grab, but I think he took it for four-orfive yards. It wasn’t as big as any of the Trojan defense’s sacks, or a short TD run up the middle. It's all about ooh’s and ahhh's. I guess so are fireworks, and I like those. job. picking off four Maroon passes. Tyler files hauled down two interceptions to end Holland Christian drives. “Our secondary played well as a whole.” said DeHom. “We played real good team D. A lot of the time we had six or seven guys swarming the ball. We hadn’t had that since the early going against Lakewood. We’d kind of fallen out of that.” The Saxons jumped out to an 8-0 lead on a 12-yard TD run by Drew Bowman in lhe sec­ ond quarter. Chris Edwards ran in the twopoint conversion, but the Maroons struck back fast. Holland Christian’s Scott VanderVeen returned lhe ensuing kick off 90-yards for a touchdown. The Saxons didn’t get down. The defense was playing great, and the offense was giving lhe defense some lime off by moving the ball down the field. The Saxons finished lhe game with 202 yards rushing. Bowman led all ball carriers with 112 yards on 19 carries. Ferguson got the nod at quarterback for his feet. “He has a little more speed around the out­ side,” said DeHom. Ferguson carried the ball 11 times for 55 yards. He also completed three of six passes for 26 yards. Hastings’ Heath VanBelkum ran 14 limes for 36 yards. The Saxons would score one more tin e in the first half. A 26-yard field goal by Brandon Jounson gave the Saxons an 11-7 lead at the break. Paw Paw 42, Delton Kellogg 7 A first half explosion by the Paw Paw offense helped them improve their record to 5-0, with a 42-7 win over Delton Kellogg on Friday. Paw Paw scored two TD’s less than a minute apart in the first quarter, then added three more in the final 5:43 of the second quarter, to lake a 36-0 half-time lead. Paw Paw then added another TD in the closing seconds of the third quarter to go up 42-0. Delton would have one thing to celebrate on its homecoming night. Tyler Bia:ken’s 7yard TD pass lo John Noto with 4:21 remain­ ing in the game was the first score against Paw Paw all season. Blacken then added the extra point. “Paw Paw really is a very fast football team,” said Delton coach Rob Heethuis. “We just had trouble containing their speed. They were ail over the field on us.” Paw Paw rushed lhe ball for 202 yards, led by Ian Buhl’s 94 yards on 16 carries. Buhl chmed the ■hall acratt OK’s goal line three times. Delton’s offense gained 142 yards, with 81 coming on the ground. Corrie Latta led the DK artack on the ground with 40 yards on 13 carries. Blacken was six for 15 passing for 61 yards. Zac Culbert caught three passes for 42 yards. Dustin Morgan again led the Delton defense with 16 tackles. South Christian 14, Middleville 9 South Christian took control of the O-K Gold race by topping Middleville 14-9 on Friday night. The Sailors are lhe only unde­ feated team left in league play. “There’s a lot of football left to play,” said TK varsity football coach Tim Penfield after the contest. “We need to regroup and get ready to go get Byron Center, who’s very tal­ ented as well." The Trojan offense had some trouble mov­ ing the ball against South* Christian, and one slip up by the Trojan defense was enough for the Sailors. On the opening play of the second haif. South Christian sophomore full back Matt Bakker took an innocent hand off through the middle, then popped free out the left side and carried lhe ball 86-yards for a TD. The twopoint conversion gave South a 14-7 lead. “Our D played great.” said Penfield. “We just had that one slip up on lhe full back.” The Trojan D did its best to make up for that one slip up. TK’s offense went 67 yards in 14 plays when it got the ball back, but the drive stalled inches short of a first down at the South 10. All 67 yards on lhe drive game on the ground forTKi The TK defense put two points of its own on the board by stopping South for a loss on two plays following a Sailor penalty. On Hastings quarterback Ryan Ferguson races around the right side of Holland Christian s defense in the first quarter of the Saxons’ 18-7 victory Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Middleville's Adam Loveless (right) preps himself for a big collision with South Christian's Tim Dykgraaf on Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) third-and-16 at lhe 4. Trojan sophomore Ben Ybema broke through and sacked South quar­ terback Adam Syswerda for a safety with 3:55 left lo go in the third quarter. A penalty filled fourth quarter saw both teams have trouble moving lhe football. The Trojans’ next best chance came after a short South Christian punt. TK started with the ball at its own 48. but after six plays had moved the ball just eight yards. A pass on a fake punt fell incomplete. TK got off to a slow start. After an initial first down to open the game. TK was forced to punt. South took over at its own 26 and marched down the field to take a 6-0 lead. Syswerda found Ryan Sinnema wide open in lhe comer of the end zone on a play action pass. The missed extra point looked like it could come back to haunt the Sailors. The Trojan offense was sparked by a 16yard completion from Josh Eldridge to David Finkbeiner on the first play of a drive in lhe A pair of Saxon linemen hustle up field as Heath VanBelkum is squashed between a pair of Holland Christian tacklers. (Photo by Perry Hardin) second quarter. TK took the ball 76-yards. ending on a 2-yard TD plunge by Adam Loveless. Chris Humphrey's extra point put TK up 7-6. Loveless led the Trojan offense with 81 yards on 16 carries. Scott Brooks carried the ball 14 times for 70 yards. TK had 211 yards on the ground, but only 12 in the passing game. South Christian amassed 280 yards total, with 255 coming on the ground. Brooks led lhe Trojan D with 11 tackles. Ybema had nine tackles, and Andrew Reeder six. Maple Valley 20, Leslie 0 by Jon Gambee After all. how lough can you be when you come from a town named “Leslie?" Well, lhe answer is. pretty lough actually, and Maple Valley found out Friday in a hard fought contest that came down to defense and w’eaiher in a 20-0 Lion victory. "We played great defense tonight.” said Maple Valley Lion Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. “We finally started hitting." The hitting look place on both sides of the ball, but the Lions were hitting just a little bit harder, perhaps motivated by last year’s 9-0 defeat at the hands of the Blackhawks that forced Maple Valley to share the conference title with Leslie and Olivet. Bui this game wasn’t about revenge. There wasn’t time lo think about it. This game was about reaching back and finding that quality that defines .Maple Valley football. They always play just a little bit harder, they always hit just a little bit harder and they always do the little things that make the difference in a game. It doesn’t always work out, they don’t win every game. But the Lions leave every field know ing they put it all on lhe line, win or lose, and that is a Guenther Mittelstaedt trademark. Il’s the reason he is in the Michigan Football Coaches Hall of Fame and still going strong. On this night it was a lot of defense, a little rain and just enough Lance Harvey lo provide See FOOTBALL, next page �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 2.2003 — Page 11 Cooklin and Ingle earn silver at O-K Gold tourney With 11.5 points the Hastings varsity girls’ tennis team edged out Middleville for sixth place at the O-K Gold conference tennis tour­ nament on Tuesday, played at South Saxon first singles player Margo Cooklin puts all her effort into a forehand shot in her opening round match at Tuesday’s conference tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Christian and East Kentwood. Senior Margo Cooklin at first singles and freshman Amy Ingle at second single* were the Saxons top two placers, with runner-up finishes. Cooklin was topped by Holland Christian s Brooke Peterson in the first sin­ gles’ championship 6-2. 6-0. Ingle was downed by Holland Christian’s Anna Pettinga in the second singles’ championship 64). 7-5. Peterson and Pettinga led a near sweep for the Maroons. Holland Christian won seven of lhe eight flights to take the tournament title, finishing with 46 points. South Christian was second with 27. followed by Caledonia 19. Wayland 18. Byron Center 15.5. Hastings 11.5. Middleville 11. and Wyoming Park 0. The victory gave the Maroons the overall conference title, with Caledonia and South Christian tied in second place. The Saxons finish sixth overall in lhe conference stand­ ings after a 2-4 regular season. Cooklin advanced to the final with a 6-4. 6- i victory over Byron Center, and an easy 6­ 0, 6-2 victory over Wayland. Ingle scored a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Wyoming Park in the opening round, then a 6-3, 6-3 win over Caledonia’s Sylvia Radzikowski in the semi final. Cooklin and Ingle each picked up four Hastings second singles player Amy Ingle sets herself for a forehand shot in her 6­ 3. 6-3 win over Caledonia's Sytvia Radzikowski during Tuesday s O-K Gold confer­ ence tennis tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • FOOTBALL, continued from previous page lhe Lions with their second consecutive shutout. Harvey scored all three Maple Valley touchdowns and ran for 91 yards in only three quarters, while the defense and the rain forced 11 Blackliawk fumbles, five recovered by the Lions. Seven fumbles came in the fourth quarter during a pouring rain. But those who would like to biame the weather for lhe lack of ball control should look to Maple Valley, which fumbled only twice in the game and only once in the final quarter. Both teams came out determined and tough on defense, reminiscent of last year’s contest that was decided on a second quarter field goal and a touchdown in the final 22 seconds of the game. With Harvey teaming up with Jason and Josh Beardslee. the Lions racked up 57 rush­ ing yards in lhe first quarter, but could not get close lo the Blackhawk end zone. Harvey led the way with 23 hard earned yards, while Josh and Jason added 19 and 12, respectively. The Biackhawks were led by workhorse running back Josh Bigg, who had 13 yards on five carries. Bigg finished the game with 61 yards on 14 carries. Leslie managed only 80 yards of total offense on lhe night, while Maple Valley ran for 170 yards and passed for 27. Maple Valley’s first score came with just 31 seconds to play in the first half when Harvey’s 10 yard run capped a 72 yard. 10 play drive as lhe clock licked down and the sky darkened up. Perhaps the difficulty of moving the ball effectively in lhe first 15 minutes of play per­ suaded Mittelstaedt to open up his offense a little more (which in Maple Valley usually means more option plays) and lhe veteran coach Broke down and called a pass play late in the drive. It was successful as quarterback Derek Ripley hit Josh Beardslee with a 27yard first down loss with just over a minute to play. And just to show that he has a liberal side and he wasn't just kidding around. MitteLiaedt let Ripley pass to Ty Van Alstine for the extra point after Harvey’s touchdown. Two completed passes in less than a minute of play should be noted as two complete passes in a season is noteworthy in Lion country. Mittelstaedt allowed only one more pass in the contest and it was unsuccessful so he quickly abandoned that radical tactic and returned to what he knows best, running the football down the opponent’s throat. Maple Valley’s second touchdown came in the third quarter when Chris Morris recovered a Leslie fumble on the Blackhawk 17-yard line. Three plays later, Harvcyran in from six yards out to make the score 14-0. Late in lhe third. Jason Beardslee lofted a beautiful punt that rolled out at the Leslie 4yard line and two plays later Joe Desrochers recovered a Blackhawk fumble to set up a two yard scoring run by Harvey. Desrochers, who always seems to be around the ball, is a leader on a defense that just keeps getting better. In addition to their five fumble recoveries, the Lions sacked quarterback Brandon Swab three times for a minus 17 yards on the night, with Desrochers and Josh Cook sharing one and Cook getting another on his own. These Bruise Brothers lead a Lion defense that is setting the tone for another run at a league championship (if someone can upset Olivet) and getting the team ready for another post season tourna­ ment bid. Lakewood 31, I .ansing Catholic Central 14 The Lakew ood defense got things going for the offense, and the Viking varsity football team won for the first time since lhe season opener. 31-14 over Lansing Catholic Central. Jeff Vander Boon intercepted a LCC pass on the Cougars opening drive to set up the luikcwooc! offense near the 5()-yard line. The Vikings moved the ball down field and scored on a I-yard plunge by Jason Copelin. Lakewood never trailed in the ball game. The Lakewood defense stuffed LCC on its next possession, and again the offense moved the ball right down the field. This time, scor­ ing on a 5-yard run by Tyler Beglin. Tyler Harms added extra point kicks on both TD’s and the Vikings had a 14-0 lead in the second quarter. Lakewood went into the half with a 14-6 lead. LCC got on the board with a 25-yard scoring strike, but the Vikes’ Travis Willard knocked down the extra point try. Willard and teammate Marc Miller were a big part of lhe Vikings’ success defensively. “Wc controlled lhe LCC passing game with our pressure.” said Lakewood coach Randall Hager. Willard and Miller made things tough for the LCC quarterback by breaking free in the Cougars’ backfield. Miller finished the game with a team high six taoklers. tied with Vander Boon. . Miller also had a big game offensively, pulling in lhe Vikings’ only two receptions in the game. His two catches were good for 78 yards, and helped set up two Viking TD’s. “Offensively we woke up a little bit,” said Hager. “The offensive line played a little bet­ ter. Our backs had some good runs for us.” Beglin gave the Vikings a 21 -6 lead to open lhe third quarter with a 20»yard TD run. LCC cut the lead to 21-14 in the third, but Lakewood's defense wouldn’t let them in the end zone again. After a Harms field goal, which made lhe game 24-14. LCC drove the ball and had a first and goal at the Lakewood 5. The Vikings stiffened and took the ball back on downs after stopping a fourth down play at the 1yard line. The teams traded punts, then Copelin sealed lhe deal by taking a quarterback keep­ er 60 yards for a TD in the fourth quarter. Beglin carried lhe ball 16 times for 121 yards in lhe contest, and Copelin carried it 14 times for 108 yards. Lakewood ran up 345 yards of offense, 267 of them on lhe ground. The Vikings’ are on the road again this week, at DeWitt. There they’ll face another team that likes to spread things out on offense. “The key tu the game will be to sec if we can gel some pressure there.” said Hager. Willard and Miller provided a nice contained rush against LCC, now Hager says he’s look­ ing for a couple more players to step up on the defensive front. “Finding a couple of D linemen to put some pressure up the middle is our goal this week.” The Vikes are currently 2-3, with a 1-2 mark in the Capital Area Activities Conference. NOTICE FALL LEAF PICKUP The City of Hastings Deportment o* Public Services will team points for the Saxons with their two vic­ tories. Hastings picked up one victory in the other six flights. At i.."4ibcr three singles Jessica Hendershot had a win by downing Wyoming Park 6-1. 6-1. Samantha Sleevi won a match against Wyoming Park by default al fourth singles. At first doubles Danielle Drumm and Angie Norris lost a close three set match to Wayland 6-3, 3-6. 6-4. but came back lo beat Wyoming Park 6-0. 6-0. The second doubles team of Whitney Johnson and Christy Pohja and the third dou­ bles pair of Ashley Gibson and Allison Cooney each won a match over Wyoming Park 6-0. 6-2. Courtney Barnard and Nicole Noviskey also picked up a victory over Wyoming Park, 6-1.6-1. The Saxons will now play an O-K confer­ ence cross-over match against the sixth place team in the O-K White on Tuesday, as they prepare for the October 10 Division III Regional at East Grand Rapids. Wyoming Park at Tuesday s O-K Gold conference tennis tournament. Drumm and her partner Angie Norris topped their Viking opponents 6-0.6-0. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Pair of Hastings eagers beginning to step things up The scoreboard might not show it yet, but things are slowly improving for the Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team. The Saxons fell 70-38 to Caledonia on Tuesday night, but Hastings got another strong effort from Halie Terrel. Terrel poured in 22 points with a big second half for the Saxons. Terrel's teammates were able to find her inside against the Scots’ zone defense in lhe second half. Katie Lawrence had seven points for Hastings, coming back from an ankle injury' which has slowed lhe strong defender of late. “She told me. ’I’m scared I’m going to hurt it again,”’ said Saxon coach Tina Poirier of the ankle. “I told her, ’I don't know if you’re going to hurt it again. All you can do is tape it. ice it. and lake care of it’ She played very well.” Caledonia jumped out on the Saxons early then cruised to the victory. The score was Caledonia 45. Hastings 15 at half-time. “You can’t get down that much and expect lo come back.” said Poirier. Caledonia was led by 14 points from Julie Slot. Last Thursday, the Saxons fell 57-26 to Holland Christiw. “It was a'game we should have won." said Poirier. “I was really frustrated with how we played." The Saxons shot just nine of 47 from the floor in lhe contest. They turned the ball over 23 limes. After falling behind big early, the Saxons were battling back in the second half. Hastings had the Maroons' lead down to 15 points in the third quarter, but then the Saxons missed four consecutive lay-ups. “We played some great D. got the ball back, and missed a lay-up,” said Poirier, over md over again. After lhe four missed lay-ups, the Maroons went on a 10-point run and put the game away. Terrel led the Saxons with six points in the game, while three other finished the night with four points. Things only get tougher for the Saxons ahead. Hastings has a trip to South Christian tonight, then one lo Byron Center next Thursday. ‘Vloiv Tktnii <4 (Bitten 'Wa^'To Sam 7<Jn 6aucation' , 529 SAVINGS PLANS & EDUCATION IRAs again be providing the citizens of the City of Hastings with a tall leaf pickup, which Is scheduled to begin on Monday. November 3.2003. City crews will begin in the Fourth Ward PROFESSIONALS! west of the City in tne Cooks Addition then proceed east to the Third Ward. Second Ward and finish in the First Ware Residents should place the leaves to be picked up either very near to the curb if a parking lane is present or imme­ diately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We would ask Make your savings efforts for higher education that residents not place leaves in any traveled lane, or adjacent to intersections where It might present a vision obstruction The fall leaf pickup gerferolly takes City crews from three to four weeks to complete, so we would ask that residents have their leaves raked out prior to the start of the leaf pick­ 1-800-237-2379 up to allow us to complete lhe project In an efficient and timely manner. We will only be making one pass around the City so your cooperation in this regard will be greatly appreciated MRT SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MKMWi. WC 0^2-4,, Tim Ginbach Director of Public Services easier and more effective' Cal1 E»»c Lathy at 269-945-2401 to scried: ■ • bet �Page 12 — Thursday. Octode.- 2. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Lion lady eagers in midst of important midseason stretch by Breit Bremer Spons Editor Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team started its string of three consecutive games against state ranked opponents with an impressive 47-26 victory over SMAA foe Dansville on Tuesday. Dansville entered the contest with a 7-0 record, ranked ninth in the stale in Class C. Now they have a show down tonight with the ninth ranked team in Class D, Lansing Christian. After that is a contest in Nashville on Tuesday between the Lions and Olivet, the second ranked team in Class C. “We made Dansville’s life pretty miser­ able." said Lion coach Landon Wilkes. Wilkes and the Lions are no strangers to top rated foes. Maple Valley opened its sea­ son with back-to-back losses to Portland St. Patrick (No. 1 in Class C) and PewamoWestphalia (No. 7 in Class C). Since then Maple Valley has won seven in a row. Not only were the two losses early on. but they came just weeks after Wilkes was named the team’s head coach, which didn’t give them all that much lime to prepare. The Lions have now had plenty of time to become familiar with one another. "Our defense was probably the best D we’ve played all year." said Wilkes of the Maple Valley's Stefanie Joostberns goes up with a shot In the lane on Tuesday against Dansville. Joostberns poured In 11 points In the contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon soccer will host TK Hastings' vanity boys’ soccer team is get­ ting back on the right track at just the right time. The Saxons had an offensive explosion Tuesday night, as they topped O-K Gold foe Byron Center 9-1. "I Jon’t know," said Saxon coach Andrew Wilkinson, when asked where the offense suddenly came from. "We’ve been working on it quite a lot lately. We controlled the ball. We got a lot of opportunities, and took advan­ tage of them." Jacob Elliot took advantage of opportuni­ ties three times, and Aaron Fortier twice booting the ball into the back of the Bulldogs’ net for Hastings. Hastings' Atxirew Vincent scored once, and had three assists in the ball game. Josh Johnson, Joey Gibson, and Tom Gorbach all added a goal for the Saxons. Justin Selieck, Drew Richardson. Brian McKeough, and Gibson all had one assist. Hastings scored two goals in the opening minutes, then Byron Center added a tally to make it 2-1. The Saxons would score two more times in the first half to pull away, then add five goals in the second half. The win helped the Saxons into fourth place in the O-K Gold with a 3-3-1 league record, which means they’ll host a first round conference tournament game. Tuesday, October 10. the Saxons will host Middleville at 4 p.m. in round one. Wilkinson credited last Thursday's 2-1 loss to South Christian as the turn around for his team. "We played really well, the whole leam. We got our game back on Thursday. Against Caledonia we were off our game, but we got it back against South. The breaks just didn’t go our way." After falling into a 2-0 hole in the first half at South Christian, lhe Saxons got back into the game on a goal by Elliot. Vincent assisted him on lhe score. "We got one goal and were fighting back the whole second half.” said Wilkinson. “Giving up two goals in the first half just killed us. It’s not a good way to start a game.” Megan Garvey (left) drives her way around a Dansville defender in the Lions’ 47-26 win on Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hackett comeback pushes Panther eagers into overtime The Delton varsity girls’ basketball leam split in its first two Kalamazoo Valley Association contests of the season. On Tuesday against Hackett the Panthers built a 15-point half-time lead. but saw it disappear in the second haff. It took overtime for DK to top lhe Fighting Irish 52-47. Delton built a 30-15 half-time lead, then saw Hackett turn up the pressure in the second half, and tie things up in the end of regulation on a desperation three. The Panthers outscored Hackett 7-2 in the extra session to gain the victory. Kortni Matteson led Delton with 22 points, and also had five assists and six steals. Shanna Tamminga poured in 12 points. Alex Culbert added a double-dou- ble performance with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Delton has found a way to make games exciting for much of the season, more often than not finding a way to win in lhe end. The Panthers are now 8-2 overall with a 1-1 mark in the KVA. DK was downed last Thursday, 71-58 at Paw Paw. A 25-point outburst by the hosts made the second half a struggle to come back for Delton. The visiting Panthers were able to cut into the Paw Paw lead in the third quarter, slicing it to five midway through the peri­ od. But Paw Paw had enough to hold off the attack. Paw Paw had two players with 19 points. Ashley Schinske. and Jblie Baltmanis. Delton's Matteson took top scoring honors with 26 points, while also recording four steals and two assists. Schinske had 10 points in the second period when Paw Paw built its lead, on four for four from the floor. “As a team they shot very well,” said Delton coach Rick Williams. “We will do better in two weeks at home when we see Delton's Shannah Fisher sees her shot get knocked away by the outstretched arm of a Paw Paw defender in a loss last Thursday on the road. (Photo by Linda Boyce) them again.’’ Tamminga totaled ten points and seven rebounds in lhe contest for Dcl’on. Danny Boyce pulled down six rebounds. Delton has tonight off, and will visit Galesburg-Augusta on Tuesday. The Panthers' Shanna Tamminga bat­ tles for a rebound In OK's overtime victo­ ry over Hackett on Tuesday. (Photo by Linda Boyce) BCCS Eagles place third in Lansing Boys' Fall Classic Kortni Matteson looks for some help on the offensive end of the floor against Paw Paw. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Construction Redirects Parking at Pennock Pennock Health Services continues to grow, and with that growth comes con­ struction. Parking by Emergency will be limited for about 6 months. Access is still available, but limited to drop off and pick up of patients. Visitors are asked to • use the west entrance near Fish Hatchery Park. Or ask your doctor if you can use Pennock State Street Center for lab and x-ray services at 1108 W. State Street in Hastings. Thanks for your patience during con­ struction. For more information call Customer Service at (269)945-1760. Pennock contest against Dansville. The Lions led 20-8 after the first half, lim­ iting the Aggie offense to just two points in the second quarter. Maple Valley forced II turnovers by the Aggies with their pressure defense. "We play up and down the floor a lot." said Wilkes. "Our press causes a lot of turnovers, but we turn the ball over a lot too.” The Lions turned the bail over 27 times in the contest. Wilkes attributes many of the turnovers to the Licas racing up court and trying to fit passes in to teammates who just aren’t open. Enough passes got through to Megan Garvey for her to pour in 25 points in the game. She also pulled down seven rebounds. "Garvey is starting to leam tiiat every team will key on her," said Wilkes. "The others are still doing a good job of getting her the bas­ ketball. and Megan is still passing the ball well." Garvey had four assists in the contest as well. "She’s not forcing the issue." Stefanie Joostberns added 11 points for the Lions, while grabbing eight rebounds. Kortni Ewing tossed in seven points. Dansville had two players tied with six points. The Lions are currently 7-2 overall, with a 5-0 mark in the SMAA. Panther team having tough time in KVA Jamborees Delton ended the last two KVA varsity boys’ golf Jamborees with a fifth and sixth place finish. At Eastern Hills, September 24, the Panthers finished with a 165. ahead of only Paw Paw’s 166. Brandon Garrison was DK’s leading shoot­ er with a 39. Nick Haas carded a 41. and Josh Newhouse a 42. Derek CaldweU and Jake Bowman each scored a 43. League leading Kalamazoo Christian wot. lhe jamboree, edging oui Pennfield in a tie­ breaker after each team finished the day with a 158. Parchment was third at 160. and Kalamazoo Hackett scored a 165. Tuesday. September 22. at Mullenhurst. the Panthers were sixth overall with a 163. Haas led them this time, with a 39. Garrison scored a 40, with Bowman and Newhouse each finishing the round with a 42. Haas’ 39 was good enough to tie him for sixth place in the meet. Garrison’s 40 put him in an right place tie. Christian also won this jamboree with a team score of 154. Hackett was second at 160. On Saturday morning during lhe Lansing Boys’ Fall Soccer Classic the Barry County Christian School’s varsity boys’ soccer team scored its first win of the season, against the Clinton County Home School, 6-3. Aaron Hox worth scored five goals for the Eagles, and Chase DeMaagd added one, with assists from Jordan Laubaugh and Ryan Holley. The win gave the Barry County Eagle* a third place trophy for the tournament, and Ryan Holley, and Aaron Hoxworth both received medals as outstanding players for their team. The Eagles opened the tournament with a tough loss Friday night in a sudden death playoff against Lansing Central Lutheran. After ending regulation tied at two, there were no goals scored in twe five-minute overtimes. The two teams then went into a five player shoot-oul. LCL was able to knock in three goals, with the Eagles connecting on just two of their five shots, making the final score 5 to 4 in favor of Lansing Central Lutheran. Goals scored for the Eagles were by Holley with two. and DeMaagd and Hoxworth each scoring once. On Monday night lhe Eagles suffered a 6­ 0 loss against the Battle Creek Home School, with a 6 - 0 final score. "We’re a young leam. and lhe boys played hard but we still need to work on our offet sive game." said Coach Craig Wisner. "Wk hope to do better this Thursday against Otsego Baptist on our home field.” BCCS Sth - 8th Grade Soccer The Barry County 5th - 8th grade co-ed soccer team, had a 1 -I tie with the Battle Creek Home School Hawks, with Natalie VanDenack scoring the Eagles goal with an assist from her sister Sammatha VanDenack. Both Goalies Lisa Schnurmans, and Levi Westcndorp. also did an outstanding job. All lhe kids did a great job, and really played as a team said Coach Wisner. Long lay-off leaves DK squad a little flat Delton’s varsity boys’ soccer team suf­ fered a tough defeat to Comstock on Monday. Comstock capitalized on Panther mistakes all game long, en route to a 5-0 win. "We didn’t play a game for a week.” said Delton coach Paul Harter. “I think that con­ tributed to the lack off touch we had in this game. In short, we were flat." Despite the long layoff. Delton was able to gain itself a few scoring chances. “We were able to generate scoring oppor­ tunities all game long, we just couldn t find the back of the net.” said Harter. “AH that combined with the lack of focus that plagued us all game long meant we had a bad game against a good Comstock team.” The Panthers took on Parchment Wednesday, and have a busy beginning to next week. Delton visits Allegan on Monday, hosts Olivet Tuesday, then takes a trip to Kalamazoo Christian on Wednesday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 2. 2003 — Page 13 Middleville girls’ cross country team looks set to challenge state’s best teams again The road back to the top is always a haz­ ardous journey, but the Middleville girls’ cross country team appears ready, willing and able to take on the challenge. Coach Tammy Benjamin’s Trojans, on a mission to atone for not winning a fourth straight state Division II championship last season, served notice Saturday al the Carson City Invitational by taking first in the 24-team small B division. They edged Remus Chippewa Hills by one team point. 86-87. Carson City is one of the two most com­ petitive invitational* in the state. The other, the Portage Invitational, will be held this Saturday morning and one of the teams scheduled to be in the race is defending state champion Battle Creek Lakeview. Junior Kaleigh Page led Middleville with her career-best effort and first time eclipsing the 20-minute barrier. Page finished ninth with a time of 19:54.7. Not far behind were freshman Rebecca Winchester in 11th place at 20:06 and senior Jessica Stortz in 13th at 20:11. Rounding out the scoring were sophomore Chaney Robinson. 24th in 20:57 and junior Natalie Hoag, continuing her climb back into the highest level of competition after an early season illness. 29th in 21:07. The Trojans had to keep an eye on the top division race, in which East Grand Rapids fin­ ished third. Lowell was eighth and Wayland 10th. East Grand Rapids. led by junior Laura Malnor. who was first in 18:18.7. must be considered a serious challenger for this years Division II crown. Taking the runner-up slot behind Malnor in that race was Wayland freshman sensation Jessica Armstrong, who set a school record with a time of 18:47. Fellow O-K Gold Conference member Grand Rapids South Christian was fourth in the division Saturday with 131 team points. Mot than 150 runners competed in each dragon of the invitational. The Middleville boys were 22nd among 24 teams. Alex Robinson was 82nd in 18:18. Chris Harkness 113th in 19:18, Mike Berryman 123rd in 19:56, Mike Kraus 131st in 20:21 and Brian Cuneo 132nd in 20:23. Trojans win double dual The Middleville girls last Wednesday over­ came an unfamiliar, tough and hilly Hastings course and two solid O-K Gold Conference rivals Caledon’a and Wayland to score two dual meet victories. The Trojans defeated Caledonia 25-34 and Wayland 20-40. The Scots and Wayland tied 28-28, but the Wildcats were declared the winner because their sixth fastest runner came in ahead of the Scots’. Winchester was in second place for the meet behind Wayland’s Armstrong. Miedema was third to lead Caledonia. For Middleville. Page was fourth, Stortz seventh, Hoag eighth and Robinson ninth. Kersta Gustafson fin­ ished I Oth, ahead Wayland’s second, third and fourth runners, and Aubrey Raymond was righ< behind in 14th. For Caledonia, Ross was fifth and Victory sixth. Parbel 15th and Muuse 19th. “Brandi Victory ran a gutsy race, staying with Kendra Ross to close out the Wayland second through fifth girls," said Wilcox. The double dual success pushed Middleville's dual meet record to 4-0 and left the Trojans as the only unbeaten team left in the Gold. Middleville's varsity girts' cross country team celebrates with its first place trophy at Saturday s Carson City Invitational. The Scot boys’ team split the double dual, beating Middleville 19-42, but losing to Wayland 24-34. Wayland defeated Middleville 16-45. Pacing Caledonia was O’Malley in second place. Post backed him up in third. Goebel Delton boys’ win first two KVA cross country jamborees The Delton boys’ varsity cross country team is taking control at the top of the KVA with Jamboree victories at Hackett. September 23, and at Paw Paw September 16. The Panthers edged Hackett by three points in the Jamboree hosted by the Fighting Irish. 58 to 61. with Paw Paw finishing third with 72 points, and Kalamazoo Christian in fourth with 72 as well. Andrew Ouding led DK in fourth place overall in 18:31. Evan Williams was eighth in 18:44. Also finishing well for the Panthers were Dan Roberts and Tom Sigler, both in 19:28. Roberts crossed the line in 14th place, and Sigler was 15th. Rex Fetterley finished in 17th in a time of 19:40. Pennfield’s Kevin Christensen won the race by nearly a minute in 17:18. Williams and Ouding were also the Panther leaders when they edged out Kalamazoo Christian for the top spot at Pau' Paw in the first Jamboree of the season. DK finished with 57 points, ahead of Christian’s 63. and Hackett's 68. Paw Paw was fourth with 85 points. Williams was third overall in 18:37, and Ouding finished eighth in 18:58. Roberts, Sigler, and Fetterley were in the same places as the race at Hackett, with Roberts finishing in 19:53. Sigler in 19:56, and Fetterley in 20:03. Saxon Sports Shorts the distractions, they played great,” said JV Giris’Tennis The O-K Gold h.is a mixed bag of talent Haines. “The girts have worked hard all year this year on the junior varsity girls’ tennis and have improved greatly, hopefully, they level, with some very strong teams and others keep playing in the off season, that’s the key to building a strong program, just ask Holland that are not. __ “I believe we are in the middle, even Christian." "BBMgli ** record does ndf refteM Md - ‘^Last Wednesday the' JV'girts traveled to Lakewood. Saxon coach Andrew Haines. All the singles players paired up and played The JV squad has struggled all year to find their game, on a consistant level and the con- doubles. Most had not played doubles all year as bad weather was closing in. frence tournament was no exception. Jennifer Johnston and Kayla Ellsworth split Kayla Ellsworth again played her heart out, winning in the opening round, then falling in and lost, as did Monica Treadwell and Jessica Slater. Kristina Dobbins and Chelsie the next two rounds. “Kayla loves the game of tennis and works hard for every victory, that Passmore lost a close match at 5th doubles. “They wanted to win more then we did,” why she wins," said Haines. The doubles team of Hannah Case and said Haines. The V^ings took an 8-0 vicotry. Freshmen Giris’ Basketball Amy Kidder played their strongest match of The Hastings freshmegirls’ basketball team the year and walked out of the first round with came out on first last Thursday, as they a victory. Jessica Slater found herself at fourth sin­ improved tlieir record to 5-3. with a 3-1 mark gles and worked her way through the first in the O-K Gold, with a 39-9 victory over round in tie breaks for a win, but then lost a Holland Chrisitian. The girls never really missed a beat as they double tie breaker match to Caledonia in the our rebounded the Maroons both offensively second round. and defensively, and were patient on offense “The gilrs had a full plate today for the tournament. which was in contest against working the ball to get good shots. The girls homecoming events, but once they got past shot an impressive 58-percent from the floor. Come and join us for * k*--- ' OLD FASHIONED O&i REVIVAL MEETING October 3 -12, 2003 7:00 p.m. Nightly * 10:45 Sunday Mornings Evangelist John Young HeU at Paw Paw, finishing one point ahead of the hosts 44 to 45. Hackett was third with 67 points, and Christian was fourth with 74. Ingle and Knollenberg were once again second and third, behind Kalamazoo Christian's Leah Reames. Ingle crossed the line in 21:59, and Knollenberg finished in 22:16. This time DK had two other runners in lhe top ten. Wiifinger was sixth in 23:21, while Johncock finished eightn in 23:23. Delton's fifth scorer was Stephens in 28th place at 25:27. erika Swartz led all scorers with 12 points, while grabbing five rebounds and two steals. Katee McCarthy tossed in ten points, while Kayla Angeletti added six points, five rebounds, and five steals. Natalie Knorp had six points, and led the team with eight stealsm five assists, and seven rebounds. The Freshmen continued to improve record with a 46-32|jwn over Caledonia on to coach." On Tuesday, the Saxons topped Caledonia 48-43. Pennington poured in 19 points, while Shilling added 17 and grabbed 10 rebounds. Kali Dakin had another very good defen­ sive game for the Saxons, and also had six points and four assists. Saxon golfers fall in conference contests with South and BC The Hastings varsity boys’ golf team fell to a couple of tough O-K Gold opponents in the last week. Monday, at Ironwood against Byron Center, the Saxons were topped by 10 strokes, 170 to 160. Brian Doozan had the Saxons’ low round with a 40. Justin Pratt and Justin Krul each shot a 43, while Dan Hodges added the Saxons* fourth score, a 44. Byron Center was led by Jared Kaminski 's even-par-37. Last Wednesday, at the Pines, South Christian got the best of the Saxons 148 to 174. All four of South's lop four scored in the 30 s. while Hastings was led by Doozan and Eric Schiedel who each shot a 42. Also scoring for Hastings were Hodges with a 43. and Andy Griggs with a 47. The Saxons close out lhe O-K Gold season on Monday at the league tournament. they played extremely veil, mljusung to .... the different defcnseajCatedonia used. Knorp had 13 points, five rebounds and four steals for the Saxons. McCarthy tossed in 12 points, and had four steals and five rebounds. Angeletti added seven points in the win. JV Girls’ Basketball Last Thursday the Hastings JV girls’ bas­ ketball team defeated Holland Christian 47­ 37. • Natalie Pennington scored 14 points for Hastings, while Dana Shilling added 12. Shilling and Pennington also had three steals each. Kry stal Pond had nine points and eight rebounds for the Saxons, and Jodi Jolley had an outstandign game with eight points. 14 reboundsw, and six steals. “This game was close,” said Saxon coach Stephen Kaiser. “I will credit the ‘play to win’ attitude. They never quit. These girls are fun - $20.00 OFF - ON COMPLETE INTERIOR A EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for clearcoat finishes Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning & detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special r, HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP S 1510 STAR SCHOOL. RD. 8 1/4 mih south of State St. Hastings Bible Missionary Church 315 East Marshall Street (269) 945-5197 Pastor Joe Oswalt • Everyone Welcome! Missing two of its top runners, Katie Johncock and Kristen Wiifinger, the Delton varsity girls’ cross country team finished fourth at Hackett with 82 points, behind Hackett 48. Kalamazoo Christian 53, and Paw Paw 54. Marissa Ingle came in second in 21:14 for Delton, and Whitney Knollenberg was third in 22:15, but the next runner from Delton across the line was Chelsea Stephens in 23rd place at 24:23. Stephens was followed across the line for DK by Nikki Bech’el in 30th at 25:39, and Ashley Hennessey in 31st at 25:54. With Wiifinger and Johncock in the line­ up. the Panther ladies won the jamboree at was seventh, Mike Schmidtke 12th and Wynsma 14th. Middleville was led by Harkness in eighth. Robinson 10th, Andy Dombrowski 17th. Tim Wilson 20th and Lars Gustafson 24th. 269/945-5607 For more information call . 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Hastings 226 Church St (269) 945-6388 Insurance the 22nd day of September 2003 is available at the City Clerk's Office □3^3 Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk • Dive Springer , 2003 Team Captain Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. �P*p* 14 — Thursday. October 2. 2U03 — The Hastings Banner HYAA Football LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 23. 2003-7:30 P.M. Special meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Lyons. Rogers. Flint. McKenna. Greenfield. Carr and thirty (30) guests Discussion ol Podunk Lake Weed Assessment District. No decisions or motions made. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. respectfully submitted, Robin McKenna, Clerk Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAI PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Witham Nelson and Lisa Nelson, a married couple (original mortgagors) to Horizon Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated September 28. 2001, and recorded on October 3.2001 in Uber Document No. 1067541 in Count/ Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Barry Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 28. 2001. which was recorded on October 3, 2001, m Uber Document No. 1067542 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 43/100 dollars (S87.631.43). including mterest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statue in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 100 p.m., on November 6. 2003. Sard premises are situated in CITY OF WOOD­ LAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as: commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southwest 1/4 of said section 33; thence East in center of highway 965 Feet lor the piece of begin­ ning; thence North 258.71 Feet; thence West 208.71 Feet; thence South 258.71 Feet to the cen­ ter of eaid highway; thence East in center of high­ way 208.71 Feet to the piece of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which caeo the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated October 2 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 503-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200326949 Team S (10/23) 3rd & 4th Grade Gold offense. The 3rd and 4th grade gold team lost a hard In the forth quarter Jacob Gray broke loose fought battle to the Pennfield team. The over lhe right side to score the Saxons final Saxons lost 26-0 to a high scoring Pennficld TD of the day. Noah Newton powered team. The defense was led by Alex Nichols. through a host of Pennfeild defenders to add Mike Pewoski. and Brad Rivett with 4 tack­ the extra point, which put the Saxons up 26 to les. David Bom, Max Wilcox, Chase 0. Huisman, Josh Scobey, Austin Jordan. Alex This is lhe fourth win for the Saxons this Pohl. Jake Swartz. Shaun Westworth. Dillan season to no defeats. They will face Belding Thomas, Brandon Parsons and Dylan next week and try to keep the streak alive. Thurman had 3 assisted tackles. James 3rd & 4th Grade Blue Hoffman had 4 assisted tackles and I solo Hastings Blue tema won a tough game with tackle. Tyler Barry, Zach Olson, Jonathan Marshall on Saturday, 14-0. Perry, and Kody Scobey each contributed an Both teams defenses had an outstanding assisted tackle. The defense caused 3 day. with the Saxons scoring in the second turnovers including an interception by Chase quarter on a 60-yard run by Devin Farr, and Huisman which he ran almost 20 yards. Alex finishing with Anthony Veltre on a 20-yard Pohl iind Jake Swartz created turnovers and quarterback keeper with three minutes left in Brad Rivett and Max Wilcox recovered fum- the contest. bles. 'rhe offense was lead by Alex Nichols Great up front blocking was provided by with 32 yards rushing, Ethan Mahmat 5 yards. Austin Lacjak. Brandon Johnson, Garrett Jake Swartz 10 yards. Chase Huisman 8 Powers, Mickey Pelfrey. Alex Villa, Ty yards, and Shaun Westworth 10 yards. The Williams. Chase Williams, John Parker, and passing attack helped Hastings with Shaun Bobby Leedy. Leedy also added two extra Westworth throwing 2 for 4 passes for 10 points. yards both thrown to Dillan Thomas. In addi­ The defense played outstanding, by not let­ tion, Jake Swartz threw a pass for a 25 yard ting the Marshall team score. The defense was gain to Chase Huisman on die last play to end led by Jon French. Cody Newton, the the game on lhe 5 yard line, almost giving the Williams, Johnson, Farr, Veltre, Brian Saxons a touchdown. Graybill, Brice Dejong, Tim Thompson, 3rd & 4th Grade White Lacjak. Leedyu, and Nick Hanner. DJ Nolff recovered his own opening kick Sth & 6th Grade Blue and the Saxons never looked back as they The fifth and sixth gradr Blue team out­ defeated a tuff Pennficld team 26 to 0 for their lasted a strong Harper Creek squad to earn a forth victory of the season. On the forth play Vlf/t A of the game Saxon QB Tyler Stolicker faked the hand off right, sucking in the Pcnnfield defenders and leaving Jason Mcclurkin wide Barry County YMCA Winter open for his first touchdown reception of the 2003 Women’s A League Volleyball season, which put the Saxons ahead 6-0. V-Tcc ......................................................... 11-1 Pennfield countered by running a shotgun Just For Fun.............................................. 11-1 offense and backing the Saxons up in the sec­ Digit........................................................... 8-4 ond quarter. Then for the second time this sea­ Walker/Fluke.............................................. 6-6 son Jason Mcclurkin came up big with a ICS............................................................... 5-7 Saxon interception; only this time he tagged Mills Landing............................................. 3-9 on a 68 yard run after the catch to score his Julie’s Raders........................................... 3-10 and the Saxons second TD of the day. Hastings Orthopedics............................... 1-10 The third quarter became defensive battle as lhe two teams stopped each other cold on Barn County YMCA Winter consecutive series’. Midway through the third 2003 Women’s B League Volleyball the offense found their rhythm as the offen­ Backe Construction................................... 8-4 sive line of Eddie Kasta, Dalton Armour, Bret Donald Sappanos PC................................. 8-4 Lawrence. Eric Hart, and Kristian Hager, kept TV Credit Union ........................................8-4 Pennfield defenders at bay long enough for Vking........... .............................................. 5-7 DJ Nollf to break a long 30 yard run over the Cascade .......................................................4-8 right side. The run got the Saxons down to the Flexfab......................................................... 3-9 15 yard line, and Cole Gahan went to work dodging and weaving his way into the end Barry County YMCA Winter zone for another Saxon TD. 2002 Coed Volleyball Notable defensive efforts from Ben S. McKeough.............................................. 6-0 Senclair and Ryan Evans kept the Pennfeild Relativity.................................................... 6-0 passing game grounded, and the Saxon You Guys Serve......................................... 4-2 defense got a superior effort up front from The Diggers................................................ 4-2 nose guard Andrew Slocum and tackle’s Hastings MFG............................................. 3-2 Adam Keeler and Eric Hart. This combination - Diggin State Street . i................................. 1-5 proved to be too much for the Pennfeild Almost Famous ......................................... 0-6 Flexfab .0-6 rlnL-/l staftdfflgS Notice The County of Barry is accepting seated blds for snow­ plowing and snow removal tor the Commission on Aging and Health Dept, perking lots located at 330 W. Woodlawn. Fire Hydrant Flushing In Hastings. The term of the contract will be tor the year beginning November 1. 2003. and ending October 31. City work cf9tn wtfl be Rushing Rte Hydrants on Tuesday. 2004. The dosing date tor the bid is October 14.2003. at 2:00 October 14.2003. If the weather permits us to do so. Inccue p.m. Blds shall be submitted to County Administration. 220 of Inclement weather we have scheduled Wednesday, W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. To obtain a copy of the October 15.2003, os the alternate date lor flushing toe Fire Invitation to bld. please call (269) 945-1285 or pick one up Hydrants. at the County Clerk's office located at the above address. Tim (Mrrboch Director of Public Services OPEN HOUSE Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bld may be directed to Tim Neeto. Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269)838-7084. ____________________________________ oisimo NEW LISTING NEW LISTING hard fought 12-8 victory. Defensively the Saxons played a tough aggressive game, forcing six turnovers and several tackles for loss. Gabc Sutherland had a fumble recovery, eight tackles, and an inter­ ception with under a minute remaining that sealed the victory'. Luke Hubbell recorded a team high 12 tackles. Jarred Rambin. Ren Allerding, and Jake Stockham added a fumble recovery and fiv tackles each. Patrick Garret also recovered a fumble and had four tackles. Others having strong defensive games were Jon Giescler, Bryant DeBruyn, Austin Maurer, and Eric Pettengill. The Blue squad offense had a hard time moving the ball most of the day. The Saxon: did have two big plays that proved to be Lhe difference in the game. In the first quarter Sutherland found a hole up the middle and rambled 47 yards for a touchdown. On the first play following a third quarter turnover, Troy Dailey scored the second touchdown on a 25-yard run down the sideline. Also playing well for the Saxons were Matt Wolfe, Sheldon Westworth, and Riley McLean. Sth & 6th Grade White Saxons traveled to Pennfield, and came Bbwlerettes Viking 9-3; Bennett Industries 8-4; Dean’s Dolls 8-4; Hecker Agency 7-5; Kent Oil and Propane 7-5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 5-7; Railroad Street Mill 2-10. Good Games and Series • N. Bechtel 145­ 419; S. Cowell 150; J. Hamilton 182; S. Merrill 163-463; T. Thornton 178-432; H. Coenen 179-480, B. Maker 194-488; S. Huver 143-351; K. Eberly 175-470; T. Christopher 187. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 15-1; Tuesday Gals 11-5; Kenny Lee Builders 10-6; Trouble 9-7; TZers 8-8; Finkler’s Contract Sewing 8-8; Bob’s Grill 7-9; Gutter Gals 7-9; CB’s 5-11; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 5-11; Seebers Auto Body 4-8; 3 Blind Mice 3-13. Sunday Night Mixed Hit-n-Miss 15; Barlow Florist 14; Funky Bowlers 12; Red Dog 10; Whatever 10; Sunday Snoozers 9; Croc Hunters 9; Thee Froggers 6; Gutter Dusters 6; Sandbaggers 5; Thunder Alley 5; Russ-N-Us 5; 4 Horsemen 5. Womens High Games and Series - D. Snyder 198-544; M. Simpson 209-544; C. Miller 183-479; D. Krallman 148-433; J. Shoebridge 138-367; K. Oakley 210; O. Otis 198; B. Vugtcveen 159. Mens High Games and Series - R. Guild 270-659; S. Sanborn 233-636; C. Sanborn 201-581; M. Eaton 223-555: K. Hammontree 188-547; M. Kidder 199-525; S. Lambert 200-506; S. Krallman 182-492; D. Franklin 165-452; B. Dray-ton 168-450; J. Shoebridge 158-433; T. Barlow 155-416; J. Brehm 136­ 378; B. Hubbell 202; R. Snyder 201; J. Shoebridge 196; J. Cantwell 192; G. Snyder 183; R. Wendorf 171; M. Vugtcveen 166. Wednesday P.M. Seebers 13; Hair Care Center 12; RR St. Mill 9; Bowling Bags 8; Mace Pharmacy 8; Eye and Ent 8; Gin-bach's 6. Ladies High Games and Series - D. Secber 222-503; E Dunham 177-479; L. Dawe 160-417; S. Pennington 194; E. Vanasse 192; L. Elliston 189; T. Christopher 184; E. Ulrich 170; R. Murrah 162; R. Murphy 158; J. Pettengill 153; B. Norris 119. SUTiOBV OCT S' • 2-4 PM 115 W. 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Features 2 Ml btehs, 3 bedrooms, enclosed 3 season porch. fenced back yard and large deck for those fantfy get together on fufl shaded tot Easy Lansing commute. First............. ......... 4114300 NEW LISTING lor a yomp twnfly starting ouL HretOMJOO Senior Citizens Wieland’s 11.5-4.5; Number 1 Senior 10.5­ 55; Ruempel 10-6; M-M’s 10-6; Nash’s Harem 9-7; Ward’s Friends 9-7; Early Risers 9-7; Jesiek 8-8; Sun Risers 75-85; 4 B’« 7-9; Butterfingers 6.5-95; Pin Pals 6-10; King Pins 5-11; Friends 3-13. Womens Good Games and Series - J. Snyder 124-337; M. Kingsley 127; Y. Cheeseman 160-464; G. Denny 131-364; J. Kasinsky 131; J. Kasinsky 167-430; L. Friend 137; S. Pennington 191-522; G. Otis 181-478; S. Merrill 222-506; T. Walker 176; C. Bonnema 191-497; Y. Markley 166; R. Murphy 170-461. Mens Good Games and Series • R. Robbins 166-464; W. Brodock 158; M. Schondelmayer 173-470; J. Beckwith 176- away with a convincing 28-0 victory. Special teams pinned Pennfield deep in their own territory on the opening kickoff. Brian Baum recovered a Penrifield fumble on the first down, giving Hastings great field position early. Hastings took the early lead on a six yard touchdown run by Gage Pederson. Special teams took over for Hastings adding two more first half touchdowns. Chase Delcotto had two touchdowns on the day with punt returns of 65 and 68 yards. Great block­ ing on special teams was provided by Logan Hays, Jason Eckley, Ryan Faber, and James Moray. Hastings continued to pin pennfield deep in their own territory- as Zach Nurenberg boomed several kickoffs deep for the Saxons. Hastings took a 28-0 lead in the 2nd quar­ ter when Adam Johns added a 37 yard touch­ down run. The saxons defense turned in another great performance, keeping Pennfield out of the end zone. Leading tacklers includ­ ed Micah Huver, Sean McKeough, Dewey Slaughter, and Jerry Willavize. A number of Saxons stepped up in the sec­ ond half to lead the Saxon ground game. Leading rushers for Hastings were Nick Newton, Mitch Brisboe, Luke Howell, and Garret Darling. 439; K. Schantz 163-448; R. Nash 177-485; D. Walker 171-465; D. Hart 180-495; L. Markley 168-428; R. Wieland 187-483. Thursday Mixed Just Us 14-2; Three Fools 12-4; King Pins 5-11; Hastings Bowl 4-12; Middle Lakers 4­ 12. Womens Good Games and Series - B. Miner 168-453; L. Miller 215-420; J. Rabley 171-438; O. Gillons 159-446; H. Service 132. Mens Good Games and Series - J. Reffett 223-500, C. VanHouten 209. Friday Night Mixed Trouble x 4 13-3; Oldies But Goodies 12-4; Mercy 115-45; Spare Me 10-6; Brushworks 10-6; The Outlaws 9-7; Ten Pins 9-7; Dazed and Confused 9-7; One Old One 8-8; 9-NWiggle 7-9; Heads Out 7-9; Just Cuz 65-95; Winter Golfing 6-10; Just Us Cousins 6-10; Whatever 6-10; 4 Fools 5-11; AUButOne5II; We re a Mess 4-11 Womens Good Games and Series - A. Keillor 170-453; O. Gillons 189-483; C Maitland 146; W. Main 169; T. Pennington 202-540; C. Etts 121; S. Greenfield 184-491; B. Mesecar 161-438; D. James 175; D. Pennington 181-520; B. Roush 202-523; B. West 169-464; B. Shook 160; K. Lenz 151; S. Patch 161; N. Taylor 140; G. Meaney 213­ 491. Mens Good Games and Series - J. Bartimus 217; K. Hammontree 190; S. Peabody 223-653; D. Sears 186; G Mesecar St 156; R. Goild 202; D. Main 223-632; B. Madden 193; H. Pennington 247-685; G. Mesecar Jr. 209-545; T. Clow 230-563; C. James 211; C. Pennington 214; W. VanDenberg 179; J. Barnum 195; J. Bush 210; C Alexander 201; C. Shook 236-601; T. Ramey 175; A. Taylor 202; K. Meaney 197. Thursday Angels Pct World 14-6; Hastings Bowl 14-6; Cedar Creek Groc. 125-75; Fall Creek 11-9; Varney’s Cosnt. 10-10; Shamrock Tavern 10­ 10; Ponderosa 8-12; Five G’s 6-10; AIS Engine 55-145; Coleman's/Hastings 5-11. High Games and Series - C. Burpee 169; C. Hurless 181; A. Harper 188; L. Barnum 201-529; R. Houghtalin 189; C. Guernsey 173; S. Greenfield 175; B. Heath 167; C. Keller 166; C. Curtis 132; D. McCollum 182; C. Nichols 161; T. Cross 169; B. Cuddahee 196-520; J. Madden 191; N. Taylor 149; D. Staines 201-554; A. Crabtree 198; C. Hayward 163; L Perry 172; K. Covey 158. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 145-55; Woodland Sales 105-95; TVCCU 10-10; Woodmansee Sawmill 9.5-105; Hastings City Bank 8-12; Yankee Zephyr 75-125. Men’s High Games & Series - R. O’Keefe 189; L. Miller 248-623; D. Risher 186-526; T. Neymeiyer 196-532; G. Snyder 196-528; G. Heard 215-571; D. Blakely 207­ 558; D. Morgan 210-583; K Beebe 204-550; L. Porter 224-651. Women’s High Games & Series - E Vanessc 176; B. Norris 142; M. Westbrook 179-465; D. Neymeiyer 166; B. Wilkins 194­ 531; J. Steeby 142-410; S. Beebe 200-505. NEW LISTING TW-M-HMtingsOwter'Ttap.andSchooteHave you been dreaming of a log home? DonT rriss this 1-1/2 stay 2003 butt 1,680 %. ft above grade 2003 bufft, 1350 sq. ft. ranch style home on 1­ beauty. 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Al his on 6HANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION garage, and full village lot. 1-1/2 bath. wrap-around porch accent the exterior of foa crafts­ 2W- country acres. 2W- mfes east of town. Rrat ...........................................................4174,100 ToM frw 1-888-477-6591 « Local 1-269-045-0514 Fai 269-945-0524 • www.traduiwkrealty4om LAND — AUCTION WALMART 10:30am, Monday October 6th PRIME COMMI RCfAl OUT PARCI I • Adj.n • nt t<> Wa/ Mart Supt'o • Highway 37 A Huath Road, Haatlnga, Ml. 1.20+/Acre �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 2. 2003 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 10. 2003 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present; Lyons. Rogers. Flint. McKenna. Greenfield, Can ano 11 guests Approval of agenda by voice vote Minutes of the August 13. 2003 Regular Board Meeting approved with corrections Approved of Zoning and Building report by voce vote Approved Ordinance *2003-99 (Ordinance '. elation Bureau) by roll call vote Vouchers and payroll approved for payment. Treasurer's report received by voce vote. Approval to pay Wal-Mart sewer project bills by voice vote Approval to postpone discussion of sound sys­ tem tiH 10/8/03 by voce vote Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Notice of Mortgage Fr< vetosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COi_LECYOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in thn conditiors of a mortgage made by Robert P Whaley. II. an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 15, 1999. and recorded on April 21. 1999 m Document *1028413 in Barry County Records. Mich»gan. on which mortgage there ts claimed to ba due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 72'100 dollars ($71,584 72). including interest at 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice « hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 Respectfully submitted, Rob<n McKenna. Clerk p.m . on October 23. 2003 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm ts a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose if you are in the Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Robert Vankeuren, a single man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for BNC Mortgage, Inc., A Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated June 18. 2002 and recorded July 1, 2002 In Document No. 1083110 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank Ono, National Association, as trustee for the registered holders of the Structured Asset Security* Corporation Amortizing Residential Collateral Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2002-BC7, by assignment da*od September 23,2003 received and record­ ed by October 7, 2003, Barry County Records. On which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the data hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Ton Dollars and Eighty-Six Cents ($152,410.86) Including Interest 7.5% per annum. Under the power cl sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue, a the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00PM on Thursday, November 6.2003 Said premises are situated m City of Plalnjvell, Barry County, Michigan, and are descnbed as. Parcel C-2: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 1 North, Rango 10 West, Commencing at the Southwest corner of Sax) premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnston Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: beginning at a point on the South ime of Section 24. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, distant West 656 feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 24; thence West along said South hne, 220 feet; thence North parallel with the East line ol said Section 24, a distance of 487.5 feet; thence West parallel with said South line. 447 feet; thence North parallel with said East hne. 326 feet, thence East parallel with said South hne, 577 feet; thence South parallel with said East Ime. 713.5 feet; thence East parallel with said South hne, 90 feet; thence South parallel with said East Ime. 100 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 morth(s) from the date of su«:h sale Dated: September 18. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200327318 Team X (9/18-10/9) thence South 88 feet to the piece of beginning; thence continu­ ing South 88 degrees 33 minute 28 seconds East 309.73 feet: thence South 02 degrees 01 minutes 32 seconds West 333.33 feet parallel wtth^tait'hne'Wtha WMt’l/Tdrsaid Southwest 1/4; thence North 88 degrees 33 minutes 28 seconds West 310.00 feet parallel wtn me west tine or sato section, monce Norm 00 degrees 31 minutes 26 seconds East 333.35 feet to the place of beginning. Together with a 66.00 foot wide easement across the Northerly portion thereof Parcel C-1 centered on driveway, as now located, to bo used in common by the parties thereto, their heirs and assigns, for ingress and ogress and the Installation and maintenance of public utlli- Notice ol Mortgage Forec losure Sale THIS FIRM iS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. a/k/a Gary Lee Barnes and wife Melissa L. Barnes (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation, dba Aames Home Lean, Mortgagee, dated June 23. 2000. and recorded on June 30. 2000 in Liber Instrument No 1046179 in Barry County Record... Michigan, and was assrgoed. by mesne assignments to Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A. in Trust tor the benefit of the hold­ ers of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-1 Mortgage known as 14895 Doster, Plainwell. Ml 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated September 30, 2003 Attorneys. Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Degu’ndre Rd Sle 810 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 111 Our Fite Nc: 03-17691 Bank One. National Association, as trustee for the registered holders of the Structured Asset Securities Corporaaon Amortizing Residential Collateral Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2002-BC7. Assignee of Mortgage MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laura Simmons, a single woman a/k/a Laura L. Simmons (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . Mortgagee, dated February 28. 2002, and recorded on March 13. 2002 Instrument *1076488. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIR­ TY-ONE AND 00/100 dollars ($62,931.00). includ­ ing interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in such mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1 00 p.m., on October 30. 2003. S?,d premises are situated in VILLAGE OF DEL­ TON. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed 1020277 BARRY County Records, and assorted TRAVELERS BANK & by said TRUST. mortgagee to FSB. UNITED 1045033 m Barry County Records. Michigan, on BANK TRUST. FSB. by an assignment recorded on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the June 7, 1999. as Instrument No 1030689 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage date hereof the sum of SIXTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE ANU 83/100 dollars there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the ($60.635 83). including interest at 8.500% per sum of sixty seven thousand two hundred eighty five and 93/100 Dollars ($67.285 93), including annum. Under the power of sate contained m sted mort­ interest at 10.990% per annum. gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1OO or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry p.m on October 30. 2003 vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan and are as: Beginning al the Southeast comer of Lot 39 descnbed as: LOTS 61 AND 62 OF HUGHES PARK ACCORD­ thereof, being a part of the Southeast Fractional 1/4 ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS of Section 11. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, thence Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ the shore of Lake 25 feet: thence Southeasterly to 1057544. Barry County Records, on which mort­ Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 5, the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR THOU­ EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND 78/100 dollars ($184,832 78). including interest at Under the po«er of sale contained m such mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, note* is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan al 1.00 p.m.. on October 30. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20 of Mastenbrook s Subdtvts.-on according to Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from The redemption period shall be 6month(s) from said Lot 38 of Cedar Points, ROBBINS and DENISE M. ROBBINS, HUSBAND AND WIFE to HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NET­ Attorneys and Counselors WORK. INC.. Mortgagee, dated September 15. 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 2000, and recorded on September 20, 2000, in Instrument #1047736. BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by an assignment on March 19. 2001. in Instrument *1056956, BARRY County Records. Michigan, on recorded which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 52/100 DOLLARS ($103,670.52), including interest at 7.875% per annum BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Township Budget for fiscal year 2004, at a regular board meeting to be held on Wednesday. October 8.2003. at 7 JO p.m at Rutland Charter Township Hatt. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41.720(2X3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The Rutland Charter Township Board will pre vide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for th© hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the meeting, to Individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk al the address or telephone number list­ ed below Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1 00 o’clock p.m., on November 6, 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN, Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as Beginning comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. at the Southeast Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence North along said 1/4 Section hne 540 feet tor the place of begin­ ning: thence North 275 feet: thence West 500 feet: ihence South 275 feet: thence East 500 feet to the pince of beginning Also: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence North along said 1/4 Section line 515 feet for the place of beginning: thence North 200 feet along 1/4 Section line; thence West 500 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 500 feet to the place of beginning LD.#: 08-09-011-003-10 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated: September 29, 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC Robin E. McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2441 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49054 (269) 948-2194 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad M. Curtis, a single person (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc Mortgage. Inc., a California f/k/a Norwest there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIX AND 01/100 dollars ($69,606.01). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan, at 1 .-00 p.m., on October 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Lots 107 and 106 of Mix Addition to the Village of NashviHe. according to the record­ County Records. the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 10/30 Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 3ingham Farms, Mi 48025 Rte #200327095 Team F (10/16) cruwa Notice of Mortgage Ryectoewe Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Ml UTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - CMUjn r»s been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Jodie L Haas, a single woman (original mortgagors) to West Michigan Community Bank, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 19. 2090. and recorded on October 27.2000 in Document No. 1051252 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Assignee by an assignment dated November 11. 2002. which was recorded on December 2.2002, Document No. 1092700. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there ts clamed to be due al the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 64/100 dollars ($121,834.84). mdudmg interest at 8.250% per annum Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 160 p.m.. on October 23. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suita 200 ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are Fite *200124066 Team D Trott A Trott. P.C. Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 23, 1999. and recorded on April 27. 1999 in Document No. 1028730 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Team X (248) 593-1302 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Trott & Trott. P.C. Trott & Trott. PC. (10/16) FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Team D (248) 593-1309 the conditions of a mortgage made by: RICHARD J. Dated: September 25. 2003 OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: September 11. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE which case the redemption period shall be 30 days AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE the date of such sate, untess determined aban­ which case tne redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate from the date of such sate. which case the redemption period shall be 30 days FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (10/9) TEAM M (248) 593-1306 Trott A Trott. P.C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200327605 Team M <*»«» P C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT from the date of such sale Dated: September 25. 2003 „ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES according to the The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from For Information please call: Dated: October 2 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in feet recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 51. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ 15 the section line of Cedar Points Plat Also Lot 38 and 15 feet off Lot 37 lying next to and adjoining ed Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 69. Barry Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County is the place of beginning Also that part of Lot 42 of Cedar Points Plat, lying North of a Ime which runs 401 South Old Woodward Avenue (248) 540-7701 Top due East of the Southeast comer of said Lot 38 to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate (10/23) which Northeasterly ol the Northeast comer of said Lot 38. thence Southwesterly along Hitt Top Drive 15 feet to the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2, of Plats Page 39. Barry County Records Drive a which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate gage there is claimed to oe due at the date hereof point on Hill doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING Lot 14 of Andrews Addition to the City, Formerly Northwesterly on a line between lots 38 and 39 to the shore of Fair Lake, thence Northeasterly along THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will ~bb foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged pretYilSes. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 4t00 Cedar Points Plat, according to the recorded plat The redemption period shall be 6 months from ING 70 CO LLECT A DEBT. ANY IN FORM ABON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald D. Robinson, married and Susan R. Robinson, his wife (original mortgagors) to Bank One. N.A., Mortgagee, dated July 7. 1999. and recorded on July 20. 1999 Instrument No 1032734 on Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on July 29. 1999 Instrument No. 1033177. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHT AND 79/100 dollars ($96,708.79). including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, Barry County, Michigan, and are described October 23. 2003. Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC. (10H6) Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 25. 2000, and recorded on June 2. 2000 in Liber Instrument No STATES OF AMERICA now known as CITICORP Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee ol Mortgagee as Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *20026693 086254 IB Newbum and Bonnie J. Newbum. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to TCF Mortgage Instrument No Michigan, from the date of such sate DATED: September 18. 2003 recorded on April 2. 2001. m Liber Instrument No Team X 23. 1998, and recorded on November 3. 1998. as CITICORP BANK TRUST. FSB Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200326850 Team H <MX3X MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold D. RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS. PAGE 57. from the date ol such sale Dated: September 25. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT RESOURCE ONE MORTGAGE. A PENNSYLVA­ the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE NIA CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated October County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on p.m., on November 6. 2003 Said p«emises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan. and are descnbed Pass-Through Certificates, senes 2000-1, Assignee SAND for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CLINTON R. NEFF AND JUDY NEFF. HUSBAND AND WIFE to as: Lot 66 of J.R. Bush s First Addition to the Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 33. Being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from by an assignment dated June 27. 2000 which was 14.760% per annum. ties. Commonly POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Barnes, 666.72 feet; Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 utes 26 seconds East along the West line of 30. collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used Notice of Mortgage Foreclc sure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTION ATTEMPT­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in degrees 33 minutes 28 seconds East 370.44 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. la a debt Suite 300 Section 30; thence North 00 degrees 31 min­ Section Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ (10/2) 0M39OM described as: PARCEL G: THAT PART OF THE SOUFHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE ATTEMPTI NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED NORTH 90 DEGREES 00' 00* EAST 896.44 FEET FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Date Root Jr. and Janine Marie Root husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Kent Commerce Bank, Mortgagee, dated January 19. 1999, and recorded on March 5. 1999 in Document #1026134 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc . as assignee by an assignment dated February 1. 1999, which was recorded on June 28. 1999, in Document *1031719 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE AND 44/100 dollars ($77,621.44), including interest at 6 750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m., on October 23. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the intersection of the Southwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of section 17. Town 2 North. Range 10 West and the centerline of Keller Road, thence Easterly along the Ime of Keller Road; 567 feet for the place of begin­ ning of this description. Thence Easl along tho centerline of Kelter Road 300 feet; thence North 243 feet; thence West to a point 243 feet North of the place of beginning; thence South 243 feet to the point of beginning Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 18. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ette *200326868 Team X (10/9) ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH­ WEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 58’44' EAST 702.06 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 421 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 58’ 44' EAST 379.08 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00' WEST 535.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10 DEGREES 45’ 02' EAST 432.23 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 78 DEGREES 05’ 24' EAST 222.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00’ EAST 224.93 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE -EASEMENT DESCRIP­ TION.’ ALSO TOGETHER WITH ANO SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A r6.00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 17; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00' 00' EAST ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 UNE OF SAID SECTION 66 04 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 57 38' EAST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SEC­ TON 488.13 FEET (RECORDED AS 485.87 FEET); THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00' EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 390.30 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00' 00' WEST 66 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00' 00' WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 454 08 FEET TO THE SAID WEST SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 57 38' WEST ON SAID SECTION LINE 551.91 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, untess determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 18. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys tnd Counselors * 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200229767 Team F (10*9) �Page 16 — Thursday, October 2. 2003 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice ot Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THF. NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m tne conditions of a mortgage made by Rodney Beggs. a/k/a Rodney Scott Beggs and Laura Jean Beggs, a/k/a Laura Beggs husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Bank One. N.A., f/k/a NBD Bank. Mortgagee, dated Septembc* 30. 1996. and recorded on November 15. 1996 in Liber 678 on Page 352 in Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 16/100 dollars ($40,530.16). including interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and ’he statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notoe is hereby given that sad mortgage will be foreclosed by a sa«e of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1 00 p.m., on October 23. 2003. Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are Lot 13. the South 1/2 of Lot 14. and that part of the North 1/2 ol Lot 14. described as beginning at the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of Lot 14. thence South 2 rods, thence East 4 rods to the place of beginning, an on Block 49, of lhe Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 1B. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200323853 Team G Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION V/E OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by John A. Hams, a single man (original mortgagors) to Wells Faigo Home Mortgage, Inc. Mortgagee, dated December 11. 2002. and recorded on January 10, 2003 to Liber 1095304 to Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY AND 11/100 dollars ($70,220.11). including interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ (10/9) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INF ORMADQN OBTAINEDJMLL BE USEDJFQRTHArPUflPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR QfFICE AT ing tor the following: V-36-2003 Case Number Garry & Carole Wiggs. Location: 4336 Lynden Rd . in Section 6 of Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 19x27-ft. attached garage too dose to the rear lot Ime (zero feet), the minimum is 10-ft. and onto an existing home that is too close to the front tot line t31.30-ft.), the minimum is 35-ft.; in the RL-1 zoning district. Case Number V-37-2003 Bill Michael & Mary Jager. Location: 4329 Fickeral Cove, in Section 6 of Orangeville Twp. Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by William Chrysler and Deborah Chrysler, husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated October 9. 2002 and recorded October 21, 2002 in Instrument Number 1089773. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and 52/100 Dollars ($153,316.52) including be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, square 30x37-ft detached garage (1767 sq ft. ♦/-), the maximum size is 1024 sq. ft.; and taller than interest at the rate of 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to the mort­ gage and tho statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiN be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 allowed (30-ft.), the maximum height is 16-ft; in the RL-1 zoning district some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Bany County p.m . on October 23. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are & Gary Symthe. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on October 23, 2003 The premises are located in the Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will described as: A parcel of land 8 rods East and West by 10 rods North and South out of the Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan. Tlie redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, untess determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated September 18. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200326295 Team D o®umm Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a non­ Case Number Diana V-38-2003 Location: 356 Grace. AKA 358 Edwards, in Section 3 ol Woodland twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 14x18-ft addition onto an existing home that is too described as: Lot 1. "Solomon Addition to the Village of Middleville* according to the recorded Plat thereof dose to the side lot line (5.5-ft). the minimum is 8­ ft; and too dose to the front lot line (13.5-ft), the as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 61. The redemption period shall be 6 months from minimum is 30-ft.; and to erect a 12x14-ft. addition the date of such sale, unless the property is dster- too dose to the side lot line (5-ft.), the minimum is 8-ft; to the RL-2 zoning district. Case Number V-39-2\.rt3 Donald Longjohn. Location: 4369 Trails End. to Section 4 of Orangeville Twp. m-ned abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324ia. to which case the redemptton period Shan be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can resand the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: September 18,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Amenquest Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Purpose: Requesting a vanance to create a par­ cel with ja-fl. of tot width, the minimum is 150-ft; to the RL-1 zoning district. Trott & Trott. P.C. . NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hear­ Mm ting Date; October 14. 2003. Tima: 7:30 pun. Place: Community Room to the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. (10/9) Site inspection of the above described proper­ tyties) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Fite No 214.0853 Pub: 8/18 - 10/18 Notice of Mortgege Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMP11NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to tho conditions of a mortgage made by Sandra K. Keltay. a single woman (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank, f/k/a Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated January 31. 1990. and recorded on February 7. 1990 to Liber 495 on Page 31 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE AND 64/100 dollars ($23,883.64). mdudmg mterost at 10.000% per annum. Under the power of sato contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. orsome part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Micnigan at ISO p.m., on October 30, 2003. Said premises are situated to CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1235 and 1236 of ©e Oty, formerly Village of Hastings, according to tho recorded ptat thereof. Hastings City. Bany County. Michigan. The redemption period shal bo 12 month(s) from the date of such sate, untess determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 25. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bmgham Farms, Ml 48025 FHe #200218179 Team F 08525320 (10/16) 09625130 Appeals members before the hearing. -Negotiable necessary for maintaining secured party’s perfect­ Common-law Copyright c Trade-Nama/TradeMark _______ Self executing ContracVSecurity Agreement in Event of Un-authorized-Un-Lawfui Use: Copyright Notoe: Al rights reserved re common­ law copyright of trade-name/trade-mark; of ail cap­ ital letters name DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew; Jackson© as well as any and all derivatives and variations in the spelling of said trade-name/trade-mark-common-law copyright© 1993 by DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew: Jackson© Said common-law trade-neme/trade-mark DAMON ANDREW JACK­ SON© may neither be used, nor reproduced, nei­ ed secunty interest in “all’ of user's property and rights to said property pledged as collateral to this Security Agreement and described above to para­ graph “2* until user’s contractual obligation thereof incurred has been fully satisfied; (5) consents and and agrees with the secured party's filing of any UCC financial statement, as described above in paragraph “(3)* and “(4)’. as well as the filing of any Securiy Agreement, as described above in para­ graph “(2)*. in the UCC filing office as well as in any county records office; (6) consents and agrees that consent ano acknowledgement of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew any and all such filings desenbe in paragraph *(4)* and *(5)* above are not. and may not be consid­ ered. bogus, and that user will not claim any such fifing ifi bogus: (7) waive *a!T defenses and (8) appoints the secured party as the Authorized rep­ resentative for the user, effective upon user’s default re user's contractual obligations to favor of Jackson© as signified by the red ink signature of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew the secured party as set forth below under Payment Terms and “Default Terms", granting the Jackson© hereinafter the “Secured Party.* the bur­ den of proof fans solely on the user. With the intent secured party full authorization and power for ther whole, nor in part, nor to any other manner whr.-so-ever, without the prior, express, written of being contractually bound, any juristic person or STATE ENTITY, as well as the agent, servant, employee, trustee, bailee, or custodian of aforesaid juristic person or STATE ENTITY consents and and Indemnity Agreement No. DAJ-092293-HHIA date the 1 wenty-Second (22) day of the Ninth (9) PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER tion to the spelling of said trade-name/trade-mark as set forth above. User hereby consents and agrees that user shall pay Secured Party all unauthorized-use fee’s to full within (10) ten days of the date user is sent the secured part’s invoice, herein “invoice’, itemizing said fees. Default Terms: In event of non-payment in full of all unauthorized-use fee's by User within (10) ten days of the date Invoice sent; User shall be deemed in default and: (a) all of User's property and projierty pledged as collateral by User, as set forth above in paragraph *2" immediately becomes Le.. is. the property of the Secured Party; (b) Secured Party is appointed as the User's BELOW IF YOU ARE Pi ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made ir public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West state Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 the condibonr of a mortgage made by Jeffrey A. the conditions of a mortgage made by Poppy Ann Bergman, a stogie person (original mortgagors) to Smith f/k/a Poppy Ann Root, an unmarried woman during tore hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., (original mortgagors) to Avaton Financial Corp., a between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monoay-Friday. Please call the Planning Office al (269) 945-1290 tor fur­ ther information. The County of Barry win provide necassary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting, to individuate with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals Barry County Clerk ‘ «aas«« P. C., IS ATT EM PTING TO COLLE CT A DEBT be foreclosed by a sate of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, a! the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan, at 1W p.m., on October 16, 2003. ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by: Robert L. be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan, al 1:00 A parcel of Land to Section 27, Town 3 North. 165 feet; thence West 165 feet to the point of beginntog. The redemption period shall be 6 morth(s) from an Ohio doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 25. 1999, which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Corporation. and recorded on October 4,1999. in Document No. 1036079, Barry County Records. Micntgan. and assigned by said mortgage to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by an assignment dated August 1. 2000, and recorded on September 5. 2000, to Document No. 1049029, Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY from the date of such sate. Dated: September 11, 2003 vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, descnbed as: The redemption pertxl shall be 6 month(s) from doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated; September 11,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 30400 Telegraph Rood. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200325820 Fite #200325673 Team D (1(Y2) (10/2) Team G Notlca of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPHNG ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKM WE WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR ^AT PURPOSE. PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles W. to the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy Gray Jr. and Charles M. Gray, husband and wife Gahan and Darlene Gahan, husband and wife (orig­ BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF Page 71. the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ Team G (248) 593-1310 MILITARY DUTY. Sato premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ed Plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 2 of Plats, on Trott & Trott, P C. o'clock p.m., on November 6, 2003. THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan. and are Michigan, and are Barry County. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: inal to One (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgage SECTION 32 TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. Mortgagee, dated September 23.1999, and record­ Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, THENCE NORTH 00“ 23’ 3T EAST ALONG THE ed on September 27. 1999 to Uber Doc #1035814 mortgagors) Option dated July 30, 2002, and recorded on August 12, NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION In Barry County Records. 2002 to Document #1065422 to Bany County 32. A DISTANCE OF 881 49 FEET; THENCE assigned Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is SOUTH 89“ 41’ 23* EAST 440.00 FEET; THENCE Manhattan Mortgage Corporalion, a Now Jersey SOUTH 00° 23' 37* WEST 550 00 FEET; THENCE claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDED Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated April 20, 2000, which was recorded on June 9, 2000, SOUTH 47“ 41' 31* EAST 302.36 FEET; THENCE EIGHT AND 90/100 dollars ($106,108.90), incktotog remainder of User’s said former property and nghts in property, formerly pledged as collateral that is SOUTH 00“ 23’ 37“ WEST 130.00 FEET TO THE interest al 8.990% per annum SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ neither in the possession of. nor otherwise dis­ NORTH 89“ 37* 08* WEST. ALONG SAID SOUTH gage and ihe statue in such case made and provid­ SECTION LINE 665 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF ed, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AN INGRESS OTHERS foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, ch some part of them, at public venue, at the Bany BEGINNING AT A County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1XX) POINT OM THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 32 WHICH LIES SOUTH 89“ 37 08“ EAST 632.00 p.m., on November 6. 2003. Said premises are situated to CITY OF HAST­ FEET FROM THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SAID INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described SECTION 32: THENCE NORTH 00“ 23' 37 EAST. 11529 FEET; THENCE NORTH 47 “ 41'31 * WEST. as: All that certain property situated to Hastings to the 302 36 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00“ 32’ 37“ EAST. County of Barry and the State of Michigan and being 884 67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89“ 41'23* WEST described In a deed dated 10/21/87, and recorded AND EGRESS EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS WITH to by said Liber Michigan, mortgagee Doc #1045371 11/13/87, among the land records of the county and 120 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 89' 4’ 23* EAST. state set forth above, and referenced as follows 120 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00“ 23' 37 WEST. Uber 459 Page 448 at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan, at 1.-00 p.m., on October 16, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: The North o.ie hall of Lots Six and Seven of Block Twenty Six of Eastern Addition to the City, The above referenced property descnbed as Lol formerly Village of Hastings, Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plai recorded plat thereof. 144 72 FEET TO SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING P.P *08-014-032-002-90 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated September 29. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Far ungton Hills. Michigan 48334 10/30 County AND 58/100 dollars ($65,793.58). including interest 3 Block 18 of Eastern Addition lo the City, formerly THENCE NORTH 89’ 37 08* WEST 65 00 FEET Barry Chase THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-THREE 27.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00“ 23' 37 WEST. 302.36 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00“ 23' 37 WEST. and was the due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FIVE 120 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89“ 41'23” WEST 855 33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 47“ 4V 31* EAST. to Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo 27 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00“ 23’ 37 EAST, Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. □•sat® p.m.. on October 16, 2003. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF Team D (248) 593-1309 Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ County Courthouse to Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 Right Hand With Honor and Without Prejudice ’User’ or “USER’ Damon-Andrew: Jackson (10/9) gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mor^jago win or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Michigan, Huntington Mortgage User's property and interests described above to paragraph “2*. formerly pledged as collateral by the User, now property of the Secured Party, to respect of this “Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement to the Event of the Unauthorized use*, that the Secured Party, again in Secured Party’s sole dis­ cretion deems appropriate. Terms for curing default. Upon events of default, as set forth above under “Default Terms,’ irrespec­ tive of any and all of user's former property and rights to said property as described above to para­ graph "(2)* to possession of. as wen as disposed of by, the Secured Party, as authorized under "Default Terms." User may cure User’s default only re the same unauthorized-use fee’s as those associated with DAMON ANDREW JACKSON©, as set forth above in oaragraph “(1)* under “Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in the Event of Unauthorized Use.* I have the honor of Being a sovereign Natural Chnstisn This Document ts Seated by My Own TWENTY-ONE AND 77/100 dollars ($35,421.77). including interest at 12.700% per annum Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ and are Barry County. the date of such sate, untess determined aban­ existing and as might hereafter anse. and as might be suffered uy, imposed on, and incurred by Debtor for any and every reason, purpose, and cause what-so-ever Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement to 'Event of Un-authorized Use": By this Copyright Notice; the juristic person or STATE ENTITIES, as well as their agents, servants, Jackson© Autograph Common Law Copyright 1993 Unauthcnzed use of “DAMON ANDREW JACK­ SON© 4 Damon-Andrew: Jackson© incurs the claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF Page and Currie A. Page, husband and wife, to The or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Bany on any and all remaining former property, and. rights in property of the Secured Party upon exp­ ration of stud twenty (20) day default-curing period Ownership subject to common-law copyright and U.C.C. fifing office. Record Owner: DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew: ment dated September 15,1999, which was record­ HASTINGS, default, and without further notice, any and all of posed of by, the Secured Party within (20) twenty days of ths date of the User’s default only by pay­ ment to fuH Terms of Stnct Foractosuffl: User’s rv'n-payment m full of all unauthorized-use fee's itemized in voce within said Twenty-{20)-day peri­ od for cuing default as set forth above under "Terms for curing default’ authorized Secured Party's immediate “non-judetar stnet foreclosure California Corporation, as assignee by an assign­ ed on May 31, 2000, to Document #1044923 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is described as: Lot 36 of Sundago Park, according to the record­ and expense what-so-ever. both absolute arJ con­ above to paragraoh *(3)* is a continuing financial statement, and further consent and agrees with the secunty party's filing of any continuation statement annum gagee to the Option One Mortgage Corporation, a Southeast 1/4; thence North on 1/8 Hne 165 feet; tingent, as are due and might become due, now money, investment property, commercial tort claims, tetters of credit, tetters of credit rights, chat­ tel paper, instruments, deposit accounts, accounts, documents, and general intangibles, and all user's interest in such a^nresaid property, now owned and hereafter acquired, now existing and hereafter aris­ ing, and wherever located, as collateral for secur­ ing user's contractual obligation to favor of the Secured Party for user s un-authorized use of Secured Party's common-taw copyright property; (3) consent and agree with the secured party’s fil­ ing of UCC Financial statement to the U.C.C. fling office, as well as tn any county records office, wherein user Is debtor and DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© 4 Damon-Andrew Jackson© ts “Secured Party*; (4) consent and agree that the aforesaid U.C.C. Financial statement descnbed dollars including interest at 6.500% per thence East 165 feet; thence South tion, deems appropriate, including, but not limited by. sate at auction, al any time following User's pledges *alT of user’s assets, land, consumer goods, farm products, inventory, equipment, 97/100 USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ Jackson© is “Secured Party,* and whereto user ($84,182.97). AND North of the Southwest comer of the East 1/2 of the otherwise dispose of. in any manner, that the Secured Party, to the Secured Party’s sole discre­ costs, plus triple damages;* (2) Authenticates this Secunty Agreement wherein “user is debtor* and DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew EIGHTY-TWO dated Mortgagee, September 13, 1999. and recorded on September Range 8 West. Commencing 1179 and 1/2 feet including Interest at 6.75% per annum. well as for each, and every occurrence of use of any and all derivatives of. and vanations in the spoitang of. DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© plus DRED Corporation. Michigan 21. 1999 to Document #1035599 to Bany County Records. Michigan, and ww assigned by said mort­ AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE EIGHT AND 88/100 DOLLARS ($118,568.88), ‘user is debtor* and DAMON ANDREW JACK­ SON© & Damon-Andrew: Jackson© is “Secured Party,* and signifies that user: (1) grants -Secured Party* a security interest to “an of user's assets, lands, and personal property, ih the sum certain of $500,000 00 pr each trade-name/trade-mark©; as the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUN­ PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES paragraph “8* and, (c) User Consents and Agrees that Secured Party may take possession of and and ‘contractually binds user." and renders this Copyright Notice a “Security Agreement* whereto gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof HASTINGS. Authorized Representative as set forth above in ciher than expressly authorized as set tortn above constrtufions un-authonzed use. counterfeiting, of Secured Party's common-taw copyright property, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ described as: and Ninety-three (93) against any and all claims, legal actions, orders, warrants, tickets, judge­ ments. demands, hearings, summary’s, liabilities, losses, depositions, summons, lawsuits, costs, firics, bens, levies, penalties, damages, interests, that “any use* of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© Mortgagee, dated Ncvember 27, 2002. and recorded on December 2. 2002 to Document No. 1092764 to Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County month in tte year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred employees, trustees, bailees, or custodians, herein jointly and/or severally “user, consents and agrees BELOW r YOU ARE N ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. 948-4820 The variance appficatton(s) m/are available for Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ following additional terms of self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in event of Unauthorized user; Payment terms: In accordance with toes of unauthorized use of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© and any and all derivatives and varia­ Secured Party ever been, an accommodation party, nor a surety, for the purposed debtor, i.e., DAMON ANDREW JACKSON©, nor tor any deriv­ ative of. nor tor any variation to the spelling of, said name, nor tor ar* other juristic person, and is soindemnified and raid harmless by Debtor, Le., DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© in Hoto-Harmtess TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will otherwise use to any manner, the common-law trade-name.trade-mark DAMON ANDREW JACK­ SON© without the prior, express written consent ly prohibited and the burden of proof fails solely to the user. Secured Pjrty is not now. nor has OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ and coupled with a secured interest. User further consents and agrees with all of the neither grants, nor implies. nor otherwise gives any consent what-so-ever for any unauthorized or unlawful (God's tew) use of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© and aN sich unauthorized use is strict­ tioned time and ptace. Any written response may be mailed to the address tested below or faxed to (269) calling the foHowmg. ttm ■* engaging to any and ail actions on behalf of user including, but not limited by authentication of a vt. NW BiowtyCoqnty Administrator, .220 West State street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284. record on behalf of user, as secured part, in Debbie S. Smith secured party's sole discretion, deems appropriate, agent, servant employee, trustee, bailee, or custo­ dian al aforesaid juristic person shall display, nor of the -SECURED ink. The Secured Party TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE should contact the County of Barry by writing or and user further consents that this appointment ol secured party as Authorized Representative for user, effective upon user's default, is irrevocable, Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato THS HRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFnNO THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services agrees by and through this Copyright Notice that neither said juristic person or STATE ENTITY or its and acknowledgement PARTY'S* signature to Notice oi Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or to writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ according to the The redemption period shall be 6 mcnth(s) from thereof. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ the date of such sate, untess determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days which case the redemption period shaN be 30 days from tha date of such sale. doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to from the date of such sale Dated September 11, 2003 Dated: October 2. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200325811 Fite #200327863 Team S TeamG (10/23) (10/2) �The Hr stings Banner — Thursday. October 2. 2003 - Page 17 LEGAL HOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING RLE NC 2003-23761-NC hi the matter ol Sheila Kathenne Midgett. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in tho matter may be barred or affected by the foliowing TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Friday. October 24. 2003 at 400 p.m. at 206 W. Court St , Ste. 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge RICHARD H SHAW. 20304 for the following pur­ poses. ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF Sheila Kathenne Midgett to Sheila Kathenne VitoRandali, Date 7-24-03 SHEILA KATHERINE MIDGETT 4830 THORNAPPLE LAKE RD NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 269-908-0198 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2003-23798-NC in the matter of Tyter Lee Clawson. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address;es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or unaffected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will held on be Thursday. October 16. 2003 at 3.30 p.m. at 206 W. Court St, Ste 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 before ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF purpose NAME OF: Tyter Leo Clawson to Tyter Lee Ctawson-Tischer 9-16-03 Jared L. Vischer April Clawson 13846 Elm Rd 1309 Woodruff Rd owiute Lake Odessa. Ml Hastings. Ml THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ collector and we are attempting to collect a ING IP COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OfiTAMEP WILkfifc USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE Al THE NUMBER BELQWJF YOU AREJN ACTIYE MILITARY DUTY, MORTGAGE SALE for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by FRANK W. WINANS A SHARON WINANS. HUSBAND & WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ MORT­ Correspondence and committee reports present­ ed Accepted petitions for Mill Lake Weed Control Special Assessment. Authorized Sexton to repair headstone at Banfteld Cemetery Resolution for 2003 Operating Millage Levy approved. Revised General Fund Budget. Payment of vouchers approved June Doster. Clerk Attested to by: Robert Mack, Supervisor THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ^ANY INFORMATION OBIAiNEDLWlLLHELISEDFQRTHAI^EURz POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Default has been made in the conditions of a TION SYSTEMS INC . ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR summer tax bills with collection too forwarded to the County. Judge RICHARD H SHAW 20304 for the following Robert A Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt debt and any information obtained will be used SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 All Board Members and 9 guests present. Agenda approved as amended Minutes of previous meeting and Treasurer's report approved. Resolution to collect 1% property tax administra­ tion fee approved. Approved 3% penalty fee on taxes not paid by February 14. Authorized 1% per month interest on unpaid mortgage made by David P. Harvath and Terry L. GAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION. Mortgagee, Harvath. husband and wife, to The Mortgage dated October 17. 2002. and recorded on October Company 30. 2002. as Instrument No. 1090563 BARRY Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 23, 1998 County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the and recorded February 4. 1998 inInstrument Number 1007230, Barry County Records. Said of Michigan, Inc, a THE NUMBER BELQW1F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MORTGAGE SALE Michigan Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott J. Smelker. a single per­ son, to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, mortgagee, sum of ninety thousand two hundred fifty eight and mortgage is now held by Manufacturers 6 Traders Trust Company, One M & T Plaza. Buffalo, NY dated November 29.2001 and recorded December 6.000% per annum. 14203-2399, Trustee for Securitization 6. 2001 Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1.-00 p.m. on October 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in TWP OF IRVING. BARRY County, Michigan and are described as: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITU­ ATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 28 ROOS 1998-1. Agreement dated March 1. 1998 by assign­ 1/4 OF SECTION 22. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 County Records. mortgage made by David P. Harvath and Terry L. Harvath, husband and wife, to The Mortgage Company of Michigan. Michigan a Inc., Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 23. 1998 and recorded February 4, 1998 in Liber 1007230. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held There is claimed to be due on by Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M & T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203-2399. Trustee for dated November 8. 2001 and recorded on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One October 24, 2002 in Instrument Number '090068. Thousand Four and 30/100 Dollars ($131,004.3) Securitization Series 1998-1, Agreement dated 03- Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due including interest at the rate of 6.625% per annum. 01-98by assignment dated November 8, 2001 and on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ recorded on October 24. 2002 in Liber 1090068, Five Hundred Sixty-Seven and 17/100 Dollars ($61,567.17) including interest at the rate of gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be on foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Five and 13/100 some part of them, at public venue at the Barry Dollars ($63,195.13) including interest at the rate of ment 10.85% per annum. Under the (lower of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, The premises are located in the Township of County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 23. 2003. described as: such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three 10.85% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on October 30,2003. Thomapple, 10.50 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST COR­ NER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST in Instument Number 1070655. Barry Barry County. Michigan, and are gage and tlte statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfll be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry The premises are located in the "township of The West 5 Acres of the foltowing described par­ Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described cel: Begining 15 Rods West of the Northeast comer as of Section 13.Town 4 North, County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on October 30, 2003 Range 10 West, WEST. THENCE WEST 13 RODS 11.50 FEET. The premises are located in the Township of Commencing at the Northeast 1/4 of the West THENCE SOUTH 10 RODS 13 50 FEET. THENCE Thornapple Township. Barry County, Michigan, for Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed WEST 14 ROOS 10 FEET. THENCE NORTH 22 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, thence South 742.5 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 26 2/3 rods; RODS 3 FEET. THENCE EAST 28 RODS 5 FEET. thence West 45 rods; thence North 26 2/3 rods; as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of the the Point of Beginning; thence West 1320 feet thence East 45 rods to the place of beginning. Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North. Range THENCE SOUTH 11 RODS 6 FEET TO PLACE OF South 330 feet. thence East 1320 feet, thence BEGINNING North 330 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, untess determined aban­ the date of such sale, untess the property is deter­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in The redemption period shall be 12 months from 9 West, which commences at the intersection of the the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ North line of said section 13 with the centerline of mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which case the redemption period Curd Road for a place of beginning thence South along the centerline of Curd road 250 feet, thence West 550 which case the redemption period shall be 30 days trorfTtfiifartfdf iteh " <>—’ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period. shall tie 30 days from the date of the sate. The tore- shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee cAriYMCMd #* sMSfti We event DATED September 11.2003 dosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC ITS taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. SOLEY Dated AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Mortgage Company. As INVESTORS CORPORATION Attorneys for Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M & T Plaza, Buffalo. NY 14203­ shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ Mortgagee Mortgagee closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event P.O. Box 5041 ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee 2399. Trustee for Securitization Series 1998­ a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. Suite 300 1 .Agreement dated 03-01-98. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (248)457-1000 For Information please call: File No. 231.0165 401 South O<d Woodward Avenue (248‘, 540-7701 September 18. 2003 ' Pub: 9/18 - 10/16 (10/2) taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated September 25, 2003 (248) 457-1000 (Pub: 9/25 - 10/23) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having beer, made in the conditions of a ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OSTAlNED WILL BE USED FOR TH AT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MfUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE CALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Deana Kooman and Keith Kooiman, hus­ band and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Fifth Thro Bank, successor-in-interest to Old Kent Bank dated the 20th day of September. A.D. 1999, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Eferry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of October. A.D. 1999. in Document No. 1036144 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for pnncipal and interest, the sum of $24,641.80 (Twenty tour thousand. Six hundred forty one dollars and eighty cents) including interest there on at 10.60% (ten point-six-zero) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav-« ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of '.ho power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of October, A.D., 2003 al 1:00 o’clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County, Michigan, of the prem­ ises described m said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are descnbed as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Thomapple. in the County of Barry and State of Mtahigan and described as follows to wit: Parcel A: the South one-half of the West one-half of the East one-half of the East one half of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 11 Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple Township,. Barry County, Michigan. ALSO: Parcel C: The North onehaff of the West one-half of the East one-half of the East one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 11. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan Both of the above Jescribed parcels are subject to an access road easement of 33 feet along the East Ime of both of the above described parcels from Gartxjw Road, terminating at a cul-de-sac which shall be 50 feet m width at the North line of Parcel C. Commonly known as: 8100 Garbcw Rd. Tax ID: 06-14-011-043-00 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sate Dated September 18. 2003 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS. CO, LP.A. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE (248) 457-1000 POSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a as Document #1049203 (lhe ‘Mortgage’). on which THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION certain Mortgage made by Dorothy A. Hall and Charles G. Hal. wife and husband, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (FKA Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), dated July 12, 1999, and recorded in tho Office of the Register ol Deeds for the County of Barry in the Stale of Michigan on July 22. 1999, in Document No. 1032814. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $126,582.13 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt not remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate con­ tained in said Mortgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on October 9. 2003. at 1:00 p.m, on the steps of the Courthouse m the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 7.75 as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Eighty Eight and 68/100 Dollars ($48.988 68). as of THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE the date of this notice, including principal and inter­ MILITARY DUTY. est. and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. October 30. 2003. a. 1XX) o'clock in the afternoon, mortgage made by Dwayne Barcroft and Kellie Barcroft, husband and wife, to Mortgage Express, Inc., mortgagee, dated December 16. 2000 and recorded February 21. 2001 in Uber 1055201, Barry County Records. Said mortgage ts now held by LaSalle Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee tor CSFB Mortgaged Backed Notes. Series Court tor the County of Barry, there wiH be offered 2003-NP6 by assignment submitted to and record­ for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public ed by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is for the purpose of satisfying tho unpaid claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred together with legal costs and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located in Barry County, Michigan, Seventy and 3/100 Dollars ($112,770.03) including the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF YAN­ KEE SPRINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT1: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 41W EAST 216.01 FEET Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township. interest at the rate of 13.1% per annum. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 4, distant South 89* 56’ 14- East. 2386.13 feet from the North 1/4 comer of said Section 4; thence South 00° 00’ 00- West. 526.26 feet; thence North 88* 45' 16" gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 16. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Cartton. Barry County, Michigan, and are descnbed Section 4; thence Northerly along said East Section as: Township of Carlton. Barry County. Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated August 25 2003 p.m., on Octobar 16. 2003 Sate premises arc situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are Northeast 1/4 of Section 24. Town 1 North. Range 8 Weut. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate. Dated: September 11. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FHe #200312995 Team C (10/2) 09525050 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- INGLlQXQLLECTADEaL.ANYJfiEQRid/LTlQN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAI PUREDSE. PLEASE CONTACIOUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW 1E.YQUARE LN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bemte B. Smith and Theresa M. Smith, husband and wife, as tenants by the entire­ ty. to Community First Bank (now by various reso­ lution duly known as Fifth Third Mortgage Company), mortgagee, dated May 16. 1997 ana recorded May 19. 1997 m Uber 694. Page 924. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-One and 68/100 Dollars ($90.951.68) including interest at the rate of 5.25% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 30,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Cartton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: . ... ......... Beginning at a point on the North ttne of Section 4, Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township, Barry County. Michigan, distant South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East, 2106.19 feet from the North 1/4 post; thence South 89 degrees 56 min­ utes 14 seconds East 279.94 feet along said North section line; thence South 526.26 feet; thence South 88 degrees 45 minutes 16 seconds West 272.62 feet; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 41 seconds West 532.54 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Subject to easement, restrictions and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated September 25, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Community First Bank (now by vanous resolution duty known as Fifth Third Mortgage Company). As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rte No. 200.0900 omb» Pub: W25- 10/23 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE .'IUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made n the conditions ot a mortgage made by Samuel K. Newland and Wendy S. Newland, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 26. 1998. and recorded on September 3, 1998 in Liber Instrument No. 1017411 in Barry County Records, the Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. f/k/a Nonvest Mortgage, Inc., a California Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated August 26. 1998. which was recorded on September 23. 1998. in Liber Instrument No. 1018334 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-THREc AND 83/100 dollars ($66,833.83). including interest Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ thence West 850 feet to the point of beginning, for Jsbome Road and any other easements or parcel restrictions of record. Parcel 2: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section degrees 8 minutes 210 feet; thence West 334 feet; Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF thence North 0 degrees 8 minutes West 210 feet to PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are 4, Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Townsh.p. Barry County. Michigan, distant south 89* 56’ 14’ East. 2106.19 feet from the North 1/4 post; thence except commencing at the Northwest comer of said thence East 334 feet, thence South 0 tb«* point of beginning. mined abandoned in gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given thet said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 p.m., on October 16. 2003. described as: The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, untess the property is deter­ accordance with MCLA taneous resolution with the borrower. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtec venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 said section line 850 feel, thence South 375 feet ning The length of the redemption period will be one BY: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) gage and tho statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will way purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Veckter Road and over the Easterly 33 feet thereof closing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event Wellman. Weinberg & Reis Co, L.P.A. lars ($73,860 58). including interest at 5.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ Beginning. Subject to an easement for public high­ Town 4 North, Range 8 West tnenco East along South 88° 45’ 16' West. 272 62 feel; thence North 00° 47’ 41- West. 352 54 feet to the Place of begin­ from the date of sale. Green Tree Serving LLC which mortgage there « claimed to be due at the date hereof lhe sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY AND 56'100 dol­ Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 20, South 89® 56’ 14' East 279 94 feet along said North Section line; thence South 526 26 feet; thence THEREOF The redemption period shall be thirty (30) days on February 16. 1999 in Liber Instrument No 1025256 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on thence North 89° 56’ 14’ West. 250 feet, more or less, along said North Section line to the Point of SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR PAYNE LAKE ROAD OVER THE WEST 33 FEET - 66 FEET WIDE) Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated February 11.1999. and recorded at 7.600% per annum. Michigan <THE PREVIOUS COURSE BEING ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LAKESIDE DRIVE the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Bryant, a single person (original mortgagors) to due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SIX East. 250 feet, more or less, to the East Hne of said line to the Northeast comer of said Sectton 4; BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ Parcel 1: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4. OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER MORTGAGE SALE Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit sale, TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE Default has been made in the conditions of a at the Courthouse 220 West State Street. Hastings, described in the Mortgagee as follows: ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 AND ALONG THE WEST LINE OF GACKLER’S PAYNE LAKE PLAT AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 ON PAGE 72 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 41 ’30' EAST 150.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES OO'OC" EAST 182 09 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 20’ 39* WEST 150 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 0000' WEST 183 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING Pub: 9/25 - 10/23 Fite No. 231.0165 amount of Forty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC. does pay on or prior to Attorney for Assignee cf Mortgagee (10/16) 1 .Agreement dated 03-01-98 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 5041 was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Bany County. Michigan on September 8, 2000, By: Darnel E Best. (P-58501) Troy, Michigan 48084 WWR403044891 and wife, as Mortgagors, to Mainstreet Savings Ban*. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage? & Traders Trust for Manufacturers Company. One M & T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203­ 2399, Trustee for Securitization Series 1998­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys certain mortgage executed on September 1. 2000. in Bemte B. Smith and Theresa M. Smith, husband FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ The redemption period shall be 12 months from mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Troy. Ml 48007-5041 File No. 200 0892 feet, thence North 250 feet, thence East 550 feet to the place of geginmng. (lhe Harvath property). the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ September 25,2001 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING described as: The North 10 Acres of lhe Southeast 1/4 of the THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TQ COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED r OR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a 63/100 Dollars ($90,258.63. including interest at Series STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2003-23801-DE Estate of LENIS A DAVIS. Deceased Date of birth: 1/13/38. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Lents A. Davis, who lived at 2897 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Michigan, died August 24. 2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred untess presented to James L Davis, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St., Hastings and the named/proposed per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. September 22. 2003 Wiltiam M Doherty (P41960) 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 269/945-9596 James L Davis 2993 N. M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 269'948-9938 «•»’« §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ Lots 65 and 66 of William C. in Uber 3 of Plats, Page 60. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, untess determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate (1) year from the date of the sate, untess deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA OPLANS ASSOCIATES. PC 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Attorneys for LaSalle Bank National Association as shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate Indenture Trustee for CSFB Mortgaged Backed Dated October 2. 2003 Mainstreet Sav..<ys Bank. FSB Trott & Trott. P C. Notes, Senes 2003-NP6. As Assignee Attorneys and Counselors P.O. Box 5041 By: Lori L. Purkey. Esq. Dated September 11. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (10-23) Fite No. 231 1249 oasnciB Team D (248) 593-1339 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 (248) 457-1000 444 West Michigai ■ Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 Dated: September 11. 2003 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Miller, Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. Schultz Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded Rte #200115182 (10/9) �Page 18 — Thursday, October 2. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Prairieville police add technology to respond to child abductions by Susan Temere Staff Writer Prairieville Township Police have enhanced their response to child abduc­ tions with the implementation of LOCA­ TOR. the Lost Child Alert Technology Resource, the only such system in the county. “When a child is reported missing, time is one of law enforcement’s greatest ene­ mies.” said Larry Gentry, chief of Prairieville Township police. “Every hour a child is missing, the likelihood of a safe recovery decreases." It’s expected to ensure a high level of preparedness for child abduction cases. One of the greatest challenges facing police in missing child cases is the quick collection and dissemination of descrip­ tive information about lhe child. Gentry said. LOCATOR was created to provide the computer hardware and software needed to rapidly distribute critical missing child data on a local, statewide or nationwide basis, the chief said. "Although a child has not been reported missing, the Prairieville police will use all resources to ensure the department will do all it can lo ensure a safe recovery if a child from Prairieville should become missing.” he said. “This department will also assist other agencies in preparing and distributing posters of abducted young­ sters.” The chief plans to coordinate the system with tlie current Michigan Amber Alert program, and with the "Beyond Missing" program used in a few stales like California. “No stone will be left unturned," Gentry said. “And we can use it for the occasion­ al runaway, as well as other missing cases like adults or properly." LOCATOR can be distributed nation­ wide, depending on the seriousness of the situation. For example, a missing child would go nationwide while stolen proper­ ty information would be circulated in an area of 250 miles around here, he said. The Prairieville department also is working with lhe National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to implement ’-OCATOR. The resource came from NCMEC through a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. NCMEC found one in six children are recovered as a result of missing children pictuies made available to lhe public. Congressional funds allow NCMEC to provide LOCATOR free of charge. The LOCATOR system includes a Dell Pentium IV computer, HP Deskjet 940C printer, high resolution scanner and cus­ tomized software. It includes templates for more than 100 different types of posters, such as missing adults, wanted persons, stolen property and crime alerts. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I tir Stth ■ (iaragc Sqlc , I 16X6 OAK TRAILER 2 FREE GARAGE SALE DECK: new oak boards, $75. signs with your ad that runs Call (269)045-9340 after 6pm. in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 FOR SALE: Computer Ar­ N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At moire (Klingman's), $600. the front counter. IBM laptop with case and \Uhniiiitivc zip drive, $200. Call (269)945-2941. 1936 CHEVY TOWN CAR. —7---- ---2 door, good for parts or I tl X (tdhlt il project car, $2,500 obo. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ 2001 DODGE CUMMINS tion. $6,000. Call (269)948­ DIESEL 3500 wries, Lara­ mie SLT, 4wd, automatic, 4190. tow package, Texas truck, FOR SALE- 1999 Toro reel set up for goose neck/fifth master 7-Gang, reel mowers, wheel, with flatbed, also good condition, $9,000. Call original pickup box, $23,900. (616)868-6683 or (616)292­ (269)948-4190. 9311. FOR SALE Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point 2001 SEBRING LXI. silver hitch. Great shape, $1,200. exterior, dark gray interior, one owner. In excellent con­ Call (269)948-4190. dition, 4 door, air, CD play­ FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon er, cruise, keyless remote, sprayer, •‘kid mount, 5hp 39,000 miles, $12,700. Call Briggs & Stratton engine, (269)948-7921 for more infor­ $1,000. Call (269)948-4190. mation. ( hiltl ( ut t TRACY'S DAYCARE HAS full & part time openings, FIA accepted, Middleville & Wayland schools. (269)795­ 4432 License »DF08Q254799. '93 GMC 4X4: extended cab/stepside, sharp! $4,200. (269)79>2787 after 6pm or (269)838-8150. Rubini\\ / r/<« \ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICES! For all your deaning needs. Weekly, bi­ monthly', monthly or just one time for "that special occassion. All workers are bonded. Please leave a mes­ sage if no answer, (269)945­ 9448 or (269)948-8508. Reul I.'tatt MIDDLEVILLE/HAST- INGS: Swan Hollow, lot on Hathaway Lake, $45,900; 2 lots ■ $24,900 and $26,900. Call Tracy Albrecht Bouma Slug. & Dev. Inc., (616)554­ 5006 or (616)291-1850. MIDDLEVILLE: 10 acres, beautiful wooded setting, over 3,000sq. ft. walkout ranch, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, security system, central air, $239,900. Call Tracy Al­ brecht, Bouma Bldg. & Dev. Inc. (616)554-5000 or (616)291-1850. FOR SALE '86 Camera, needs motor put in, has ev­ erything ready to go, $800 or MIDDLEVILLE: Rolling BUILDING FOR RENT: trade for trade in good con­ Oaks Estates, new spec dition. (269)948-2094 homes starting at $149,900. Hastings, $350 a month. Indudes lot, microwave, (269)948-8189 or (269)948­ llou^choltl dishwasher, garage door 7469. 1YR. NEW: DUAL RECLIN­ opener, hydroseeded lawn & FOR RENT: 1BD apartments ER (NORWALK) OVER­ gutters. Walking distance to LOVESEAT. schools and Village of Mid­ on Algonquin Lake, $450/ SIZED mo. + utilities & security de­ BOUGHT AT $1,700. SELL­ dleville. More building sites ING FOR $1,100. CALL and lots available. Call Tracy posit. (269)945-0917 Albrecht, Bouma Bldg. Il (269)948-7921 YOU VZANT QUALITY at Dev. Inc. (616)554-5000 or affordable prices when you (616)291-1850. A BED KING & FULL buy printing. Call J-Ad DOUBLE PILLOWTOP WALL LAKE: log home on 2 Graphics for everything from MATTRESS SET. BRAND acres, 3 bedroom, 2 bath business cards and brochures NEW NEVER USED WITH walkout 2-1/2+ car garage. to newspapers and catalogs. WARRANTY, $249 4c $129. Lake access. Boat lift availa­ CAN DELIVER (616)293­ ble, $225,000. (269)623-5710 8896. ZSj It. Ui //<//> \\allied. A BED QUEEN DOUBLE PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET. NEW IN PLASTIC WITH WARRANTY, $149. CAN DELIVER, (616)706­ 7389. DRIVER: additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ A BEDROOM SET BRAND ronment. (616)248-7729 NEW, 6 PIECE SOLID BARRY WOOD WITH HONEY HOMEMAKER, FINISH. NEVER USED. COUNTY: Part-time posi­ LIST $2300 - SELL $699. tion (0 22.5 hours per week) CAN DELIVER (616)293­ working with families pro­ viding support and educa­ 8896. tion in areas of child care, ( art! nf I hnnk\ home management and nu­ trition. Min. High School Di­ THANK YOU FOR ploma/GED and two years all of my many birthday­ related training/experience cards. Also thank you to or college work preferred. Gord and Kath for our Valid MI driver's license and family party. It was great. driving record which com­ ^tewa.d Howes plies with agency policy. Ability to regularly provide liu\Hh \ s S’rn n t ' out-ot-office services in un­ ACCESSIBLE EXCAVAT­ structured, unpredictable sit­ ING: "specializing in small­ uations. Salary- range: $8-$10 er jobs" Reasonable rates depending upon relevant free estimates. (616)292-931! skills and experience. Sub­ or (616)868-6683. mit cover letter and resume no later than October 9, 2003 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: to Human Resources #03 Non contested divorce with 208.03, Family & Children or without children. Call Services, 1608 Lake Street, (616)345-1173. Kalamazoo, Ml. 49001. EOE. GSfflET3 [7 • • -v-x - - f ', i u Wade D. Watson. 23, of Hastings, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Sept. 25 to 12 months in jail and three years probation for second-degree home invasion, a possible maximum 15-year penalty, and a second habitual offender notice. He was given credit for 37 days served in jail. Watson was ordered to pay $750 in restitution. He is eligible for boot camp after four months served in jail. The victim of the break-in spoke at Watson s sentencing, saying her six grand­ children had placed their own earned money into six piggy-type banks, so he has an incentive for him to graduate. "If he graduated, he was to get it, if not, granny was to get the whole shot." the grandmother said. "The children hide their money now." She said the children would like to see Watson go to boot camp "so maybe some­ thing would sink in that stealing isn’t prop­ er." Watson was in her home one time lo help move furniture in lhe garage for her daugh­ ter. she said. Watson apologized to the grandmother and lhe children. He said he is writing a let­ ter to all lhe children about his "sincere deep regrets for all" he did. "I’d like to make it up to the family," Watson said. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said he was not willing to place Watson, who has a substance abuse problem, in drug court because of his assaultive histoty "Drug court is for those with drug prob­ lems without assaultive behavior," Fisher said. In other recent court business: u 28 months to 15 years for breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny, a possible ten-year maximum penal­ ty He was ordered lo pay $1,352 in restitu­ tion. And Davis was sentenced to 28 lo 90 months for stealing a Ford Explorer on Green Street. The two sentences arc to run concurrent to each other and other cases. In another case, Davis was sentenced lo 8 lo 22 years for third-degree criminal sexual conduct He was given credit for 150 days served in jail. Davis earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Also, in yet another case. Davis was sen­ tenced to 18 months to five years for a pro­ bation violation by failing to report lo his probation officer. The sentence is consecutive to the other sentences. He received credit for 435 days served in jail- • A sentencing date was set for Sept 23, 2004, for Brent R. Hartwell, 20, of Nashville for driving under the influence of liquor, third offense and operating a suspended license. • Michael D. Hancock, 26. of Battle Creek was sentenced to 30 days in jail for a proba­ tion violation of failing to report to his pro­ bation officer Aug. 7 and contacting a par­ ticular individual without permission from a probation agent. He was given cred’t for two days served. His jail sentence will be suspended upon payment of $200 in court costs. Hancock is on probation for domestic vio­ lence. third offense. • Sentencing was delayed until Sept. 23, 2004, for Barbara J. Dundas. 40. of Middleville. Dundas earlier pleaded guilty to assault with a dcjigerous weapon, a 12 gauge shot­ gun. and domestic violence in exchange for the dropping of a felony weapons charge. • Steven P. Fruin, 41, of Hastings, was sentenced to 12 months in jail and to contin­ ue probation until discharged from jail for violating probation by failing to report to his probation officer since April 2002. The balance of die jail sentence will be suspended when full payment of court assessments is made. Fruin is on probation for a conviction of uttering and publishing (writing bad checks). Elizabeth E. Criddle, 22, of Nashville was sentenced to continue on probation as previ­ ously sentenced for a probation violation by failing to complete treatment Aug. 26 al the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. She was released to the custody of her grandmother. She was on probation for being drunk and disorderly on Jan. 22, 2003, and resisting and obstructing a police officer on Jan. 23. Her attorney, David Makled, said recent progress is encouraging and he would like lo encourage her. Fisher said he was glad she has remained free from controlled substances. • An Oct 23 sentencing date is set for Robert J. Kellogg, 44. of Hastings. Kellogg pleaded no contest to third-degree home invasion and no contest to assault and bat­ tery in exchange for dismissal of first-degree home invasion, a possible maximum 20-year felony, and being a habitual offender, third notice. Kellogg pounded on the door of a man he thought was sleeping with his girlfriend. When the Kellogg opened the man’s door, Kellogg began punching the man. a court official said. • Michael J. Kensington. 22, of Hastings, was sentence lo six years lo 15 years for third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a 14-year-old girl, who was passed out. Kensington pleaded no contest to the charge in exchange for dropping charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, sec­ ond-degree home invasion, perjury and three counts of contributing to the delinquency of children and a habitual offender notice. • Sentencing was delayed one yew for Michael R. McGuire, 52, of Plainwell, on a possession of controlled substance convic­ tion. Also sentencing was delayed six months on a domestic violence conviction. He earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of a second charge of domestic violence. McGuire’s attorney explained the circum­ stances that led to the incident. "When Mr. McGuire tried to control his anxiety and depression, it went wrong." the defense attorney said. McGuire said he lost $80,000 and was angry. "It was a bad financial loss," McGuire said "Il was hard to take. I tried to see my doctor. I took Xanax in the past. I don’t know what happened to me. I’ve lost every­ thing." • Sentencing was adjourned to Oct. 16 for Scott R. Campbell, 38, of Plainwell. He is being sentenced on home invasion, stalking, domestic violence, second offense, and malicious destruction of a building. • Justin L. Davis, 18, of Hastings, was sentenced to one year to 90 months for aid­ ing the escape of a prisoner in the Barry County Jail. He earlier pleaded guilty to the charge. In another case, Davis was sentenced to 2003 deer hunting forecast announced Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials have announced the 2003 Statewide Deer Hunting Prospects report. The report, compiled and released annu­ ally. provides hunters a Wildlife Management Unit analysis of what they can expect from the state deer herd. The assess­ ments in the report are compiled by local DNR biologists based on a variety of bio­ logical evaluations including estimated pre­ vious winter losses, weather conditions and field observations throughout the year. Biologists estimate that, weather permit­ ting; the deer harvest will be similar to last year’s estimated harvest of 480,000 deer for the hunting seasons combined. The full text of the 2003 Statewide Deer Hunting Forecast is available on the DNR web site, www.michigan.gov/dnr. Hunters throughout Michigan who plan to travel for hunting opportunities this year are reminded of the state.s continued fight against Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive species that destroys ash trees. Hunters who reside in the quarantine counties of Southeast Michigan should observe the state's continued firewood transport ban to help prevent the spread of this pest and ensure lhe future health and safety of their favorite hunting areas. For more information about lhe firewood ban and emerald ash borer, visit the state’s EAB web site at www.michigan.gov/mda. Crash victim released from hospital HASTINGS — A 17-year-old Hastings woman was air lifted for injuries she sustained in a two-car crash at the intersection of Green and South Hanover streets Monday night, Sept 29. . Air Care flew Magan Mays to Spectrum Health Hospital Downtown in Grand Rapids, said Hastings Police Department Mays was released from the hospital Tuesday, Sept. 30 Mays was a passenger in an castbound vehicle on Green driven by Danielle Court (Viher), 19, of Vermontville when Court failed to yield at a red flashing light. Court struck a vehicle northbound on South Hanover operated by Joe Daniel, 72, of Hastings, police said. Court was treated at Pennock Hospital for minor injuries and released. She was taken into custody on outstanding warrants unrelated to the accident and lodged at Barry County Jail, police said. Daniel was not injured in the accident. Local man held for striking sister HASTINGS — A 36-year-old Hastings man was arrested for domestic violence after he allegedly struck his sister during a dispute, early Sunday morning, Sept. 28. Hastings police officers met the 24-year-old victim, who resides with her brother and boyfriend on Balsam Drive in Hastings, when she called for help from a police call box al the police department, said Mike Leedy Deputy Chief of the Hastings Police Department. Officers talked to her brother, who was suspected of striking the victim with a piece of wood molding, causing injury lo her mouth. Leedy said it was evident that a disturbance occurred at the home. The man was lodged at the Barry County Jail pending arraignment. Teen apprehended for making ‘beater’ HASTINGS —A 15-year-old Hastings student is facing criminal charges and school sus­ pension for crafting a homemi.de club during his metals class. After receiving a tip. Hastings Police Department’s school liaison Officer Cliff Morse confronted the teenager while he was in another class and confiscated the 2 1/2-foot club made of metal pipe with large spikes welded on the end. The student had concealed the club in a rolled-up sweatshirt and referred to it as his "beat­ er," police said. The case has been turned over lo lhe Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. Delton woman Injured In accident RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A three-vehicle accident resulted in a minor injury at M-37 highway and Tanner Lake Road at 3; 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept 28. Crystal Papierz, 19, of Delton, was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Papicrz was the driver of the vehicle that rar. into two vehicles stopped behind a car turn­ ing left on eastbound M-37. The drivers of the other two vehicles received minor injuries. Patrol car Involved in traffic crash HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department is investigating a traffic accident involv­ ing a Barry County Sheriff’s patrol car at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Deputy Rochelle Spencer was southbound on Broadway en route to backing up a fellow officer at a domestic complaint. As Spencer entered the intersection of Green Street, her cruiser collided with an eastbound vehicle driven by Janice Bowers, 43, of Hastings, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of lhe Hastings Police Department. No serious injuries resulted from the accident Cedar Creek grocery burglarized again DELTON - A convenience store on Cedar Creek Road was broken into Sept. 2. at about 3 a.m. and about $2,000 in cigarettes was stolen. The owners believe they have the identity of one thief, but police are waiting for a photo enhancement from lhe Michigan State Police Lab in Lansing. A video surveillance camera recorded the break-in. Owners said the tape shows a man hitting a front glass window several times with a rock to gain entry. The thieves left a trail of canor.s of cigarettes in the parking lot on their way out, an owner said. The break-in is the second such incidence at the small grocery store. In mid-July, an attempted break-in resulted in a broken window, but entry was never accomplished. �The Hast* gs Banner — Thursday October 2 2003 — Page 19 Are police penalized for parking violations? Habitat plans by David T. Young Editor What happens to those sworn to uphold and defend the law when they themselves break it? Though some people believe police offi­ cers can pretty much do as they please without penalty. Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer insist that police, except in extenuating circumstances, are required to live under the same rules as everyone else. Indeed, there are recent examples of police officers losing their jobs or serving time as a result of criminal convictions, such as a police chief in Lake Odessa for breaking and entering, a Nashville officer for home invasion and a Middleville officer for beating up his wife in public. But what about police who commit minor infractions that would result in traf­ fic or parking tickets for common everyday citizens? One of the most recent examples was a Michigan State Police cruiser parked in a clearly marked “no parking" area on Court Street Monday just after 11 a.m. Sarver said he wasn’t aware of a state police cruiser parked illegally, but his city department has issued parking tickets to police officers in lhe past. He said DeBoer once was ticketed for parking too long in a two-hour space near the courthouse. DeBoer acknowledged the ticket, said he paid for it out of his own pocket and explained that he overstayed because he was attending a meeting that ran too long. Sarver said all city officers are told that unless there is an emergency or a good rea­ son to do otherwise. “Thou shall not speed... thou shalt not park illegally." The chief said, "The law exempts police cars if they are required to (break traffic or parking laws)... in the line of duty." He cautioned, however, that. “Your poli­ cies can’t circumvent slate laws." He also said city police cannot issue cita­ tions lo people illegally parked in privately owned parking lots, such as lhe one at the Kmart Plaza, unless the incident involves a handicapped spot, blocking a fire lane or being a clear threat to public safety. Lack of parking near the courthouse has been a problem in Hastings for a long time There are few spaces available and those who park on Court Street and other sur­ rounding streets face the possibility of get­ ting a ticket because of the two-hour limit. City officials have maintained that people coming in to do business and worried about the two hours should park in designated lots, even if it means a bit of a walk. DeBoer, a former stale police command­ er, said, “There is no state policy or law that says that if you’re a cop you can break the law." However, he maintained that it’s impor­ tant first to find out w hy an officer might be speeding, running a stoplight or parking a cruiser illegally. “If they’re doing it just ‘because they can,’ that doesn’t cut it. There has to be a good explanation. It all depends on the cir­ cumstances. “If a citizen secs an officer breaking a traffic or parking rule. I would hope they’d let me know and let me look into it. “Our policy says you have to obey lhe law. You have to be accountable." Some people tell stories of seeing offi­ cers run stop signs or red lights or speeding on lhe expressway without apparent reason, but most such incidents are dismissed with­ out a great deal of thought. Sometimes police take a lot of public criticism for chasing a suspect and endangering others in the process. There were no reports of any emergency Monday morning near lhe courthouse. Delivery of prisoners often is done now on the courthouse lawn in specially designated areas and there are two spots reserved for police al the courthouse lol facing Court Street. The Banner did not contact the Hastings stale police post to ask for reasons for the cruiser being illegally parked because offi­ cials there have avoided routine weekly queries and refused to comment on crimi­ nal matters. However, the Banner instead issued a request Tuesday, under the Freedom of Information Act. to Michigan State Police in Lansing as to whether there are policies about officers violating traffic or parking laws. The request was worded, in part, as follows: "...request, under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. specific infor­ mation about any policies your public agency may have regarding slate troopers or- personnel committing traffic offenses while on duty. Are there any penalties for or prohibitions from such conduct if it is found that said offenses were not commit­ ted under lhe duress of emergency or life threatening circumstances?" No response has been received as yet. dedication of house, dinner This state police cruiser is parked in a clearly marked “no parking" area on Court Street Monday morning for unspecified reasons. The first part of October is going lo be a busy month for Barry County Habitat for Humanity Plans are in the works lo dedicate the hous­ ing ministry's 22nd home in lhe county and to held a fund-raising dinner. The public is invited to both. At ? p.m. Sunday. Oct. 5 Habitat for Humanity volunteers will dedicate the largest home it has ever built. The prospective home­ owners are Tim and Tracy Johnson and their seven children who are still at home. Refreshments will be served. On Friday, Oct. 10. Habitat volunteers will serve their "famous" Swiss steak and chicken dinner from 4 lo 7 p.m. at lhe First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The meal is available for a donation and all lhe proceeds will be used to help build anoth­ er Habitat home for a family in need of decent housing. 00 CHEVY S-10 X-CAB 4X4 3. POWER WNDOWS/LOCKS. ONLY 42K VALUE PRICED 03GMC 1500 HD CREW CAB 4X4 6 0 V-6. SLE PKG. ONLY 7500 MILES • SAVE! $11,995 $28,995 01 CHEVY 2500 HD CREW CAB 4X4 45K 6 0 V-8. CO. FULLY SERVICED. HARD TO AND* $24^95 $23,995 00 GMC SONOMA SPORTSIDE X-CAB. ONLY 22K MIES 1 OWNER UC NEW 94 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME 8W. 2 DOOR. POWER MOONROOF FULLY SERVICED $10,450 $5,995 02 CHEVY 1500 HD CREW CAB 4X4 LT LEATHER. HEATED SEATS. CD. 6-0 $26,888 02 PONTIAC AZTEK 4* MILES EXTRA SHARP' 02 CMC 1500 X-CAI 4X4 Z-71 ar PKG. CP4.V 24K. 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I. at M-79 and M-37 highways in Hastings Township, where the driver ran a stop sign and attempted to turn before running off the road. Authorities said the truck driver. Scott J. Cochran. 49. of Allegan, was westbound on M­ 79 when he saw he was at the end of the road and tried to turn north on M-37 but jack-knifed. The truck landed on its side at the south side of M-37 on the lawn of Hope United Methodist Church. The reason he ran the stop sign wasn’t determined as of Wednesday afternoon. The truck was owned by Valley Farm Distributing in Grand Rapids but "Spartan Foods" was painted on the trailer. Inside were pallets of small cans of bits and pieces of mush­ rooms. which had to be unloaded before the vehicle could be turned upright, said a deputy with the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. The weight of the pallets had pushed up the trailer roof. Cochran was treated at Pennock Hospital and released Wednesday. No other vehicles were involved in the acci­ dent. This Spartan Foods truck rolled over on the south side of M-37 near M-79 Wednesday morning when he failed to stop at a stop sign and attempted to turn but jack knifed. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Public safety personnel had to remove canned mushrooms from the Spartan truck before they were able to get the semi-tractor trailer upright again near the intersection of M-79 and M-37. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Richard L. Olson Gaines Twp. man found dead in van A Gaines Township man who had been reported missing since Sept. 11 was found dead in his parked van last Thursday. A citizen reported seeing a car parked in the Value City parking lot at Clyde Park Ave SW and 44th Street that matched the news bulletins seen on television. Officers arrived to find Richard Leif Olson dead inside the parked van. The medical exam­ iner was called to the scene and an autopsy was scheduled. Kent County Sheriff’s Detective Alan Roetman stated that there was no indica­ tions to cause of death, after viewing the scene and body. Roetman explained. "This large parking lot is used for car-pooling and often used for parking while people load onto tour buses for short trips. There is also a nearby auto repair facility and it is common to have vehicles parked for a number of days in this area of the parking lot.” Olson was last seen on Thursday. Sept. 11. by his wife, as he left to drive to the River Town Crossings Mall in Grandville. There had been no communications from Olson, either to his immediate family and friends or his extended family out of state. The vehicle Olson drove away in that day was a tan 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette van. Roetman said the Sheriff Department traveled the roadways that Olson may have driven that day. by helicopter, making sure they hadn’t missed an accident scene, where the missing man and vehicle arc out of sight from the roadway, and passing motorist. Nothing turned up in this investi­ gation to help investigators leam his whereabouts. Anyone with more information about Olson is asked to call the Kent County Sheriff Department, detective bureau at (616) 632-6125. or the dispatch supervisor at 632-6352. New programs now available offering Big Savings Right Here - Right Now! 5? Dreisbach Nr/A PONTIAC GMC 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269) 948-8000 www.dreisbachmotors.com Today! Keep your friends and relatives Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Enc Dreisbach President Don Gentry Soles Mgr iJMC WE Wf POOffSSKMM GRADE Borne Signs Sales SAU$H(W The BANNER McriWec until 8 Tue Thu & Fn unhl 6 Saturday until noon Ryan Madden Soles Amy Piper Soles INFORMED! Send them s strict how To subscribe, call us at... Mon 4 Wed 8-7 Chris Silverman. Finance Mgr Tue, Thu 4 Fn 8-5 269-945-9554 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-10-09.pdf 81fdf35fea90872fadd2bc01108deb54 PDF Text Text 1?1 S CHURCH st” " HASTINGS Ml 43058 1893 Ceremony honors Korean War Veits Computers for kids idea should be deleted Lions’ Garvey gets her grand See Story bn Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page U Hastings VOLUME 150, No. 40 Thursday. October 9, 2003 Retired HHS choir teacher, wile killed in traffic accident Habitat’s dinner sot for Friday I miring forward to building its 23rd house next spring, Barry County Habitat for Humanity volunteers will be cooking their Swiss steak and chicken dinner from 4 io 7 pin. Friday (Oct 10) to raise funds for another local family in need of decent housing. The event will take place at First United Methoiist Church, located on Green Street in Hastings. The meal is available for a donation and will include potatoes and gravy, salad, a vegetable, rolls, homemade dessert and beverages. Sandy Sdiondelmayer is preparing the chicken for the event HaHtrt for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian housing nanisuy. Volunteers work in partnership with low income fa* nilies tc build simple, de­ cant homes tfat are sold at coat and with­ out interest tn the families. Payments Deceived from Habitat homeowners are recycled to build more houses. Rv aanaa hdaaraaaian abnul Habitat or to he a'volunteer, (flense call 269-948­ 9939 or apeak to a Habitat votaneer ■ Friday's dinner To make a donation to Habitat without attending Friday's dinner, send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity. P.O. Box 15* Hastings, Mich. 49058. Hu shots offered here this month The Barry-Eaton District Health Department w*ll offer flu and pneumonia shots a: several locations in Barry County this month. Hu shrts are $20. Pneumonia shots are 525 and tetanus shots will be avail­ able for $10. Medicare B. as well as Medicaid, will be accepted. The shots will be administered from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the new health department building at 330 W. Woodlawn in Hastings, beginning today. Thursday, Oct. 9. Shots also will be available at: • The Commission On Aging on Thursday, Oct. 9. from 9 to 11 nun. • Felpausch in Hustings Wednesday, Oct IS, and from 10 axn. to 2 pm and cn Wednesday. Oct 22. from 4 to 7 pm. • Plumb’s in Hastings Wednesday. Oct 22. from 9 to 11 am. • The Faith Methodist Church in Duhon Thursday. Oct. 23. from 9 to 1130 am • Wal-h'uut Wednesday. Oct 29. from 4 lo 7 p.m. and Wednesday. Nov. S. from 4 lo 7 pm. For more information, please call 269­ 945-9316. Historical Society banquet is Oct. 16 I The Barry County Historical Society will have its 39th annual banquet Thursday evening, Oct. 16, at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church, 3185 North Broadway (North M-43 Highway). Richard Bowman of Lansing will be the guest speaker telling the history of the Bowman family. Social hour will beg:n at 6 p.m. that evening, followed by dinner at 7. A spokesperson from the Historical Society said, “This is an open invitation to the public. We’re looking forward to an enjoyable evening.” Cost is $10.50 per person for the meal and program. For reservations or more information, cafl 945-3200. Mora NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 PRICE 50C Forgotten veterans? Members of the Jackson-Mutschler VFW Post presented the colors before a special Korean War Commemorative Medal presentation Monday at Lakewood High School. Area Korean War veterans were given medals and certificates honoring their service, 50 years after the cessation of hostilities in what has been called “The Forgotten War." by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Hastings area community is grieving the deaths of two beloved citizens - Herbert and Eileen Moyer. Both died as a result of injuries sustained in a Tuesday traffic crash a! the intersection of 30th Street and 128th Avenue in Allegan County’s Monterey Township. According to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department, witnesses indicated Eileen Moyer failed to yield the right of way as she was driving east on 128th Avenue and drove into the path of a northbound truck. The crash is still under investigation. Herbert Moyer. 80. a retired Hastings schools’ choir director who some called ’Mr. Music,’ was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife, Eileen, also 80, was airlifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo where she died Wednesday. A funeral Mass for the couple is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Memorial visitation is Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. “It’s a real tragedy," longtime friend Bob Stack said. “They were a wonderful couple for the town...They certainly will be missed.” “Herb Moyer was really something - a wonderful teacher." who was respected by his students. Stack said. “Eileen was a wonderful person.” Their deaths were “a shock," said another longtime friend and former co-worker Art Steward. Herbert and Eileen Moyer Herb Moyer “loved kids and they loved him back,” said Steward, retired Hastings Junior High assistant principal and band director. The Hastings Kiwanis Club, which met Wednesday al noon, paused for a moment of silence in honor of the couple and several spoke about the positive impact the Moyers had upon their lives. Herb Moyer is fondly remembered for fine tuning the musical talents of hundreds of Hastings High School choral students and showcasing them in memorable operettas that were immensely enjoyed bj the community. See MOYERS, pg. 2 Algonquin lake access issue balloons into lawsuit by Marcie Westover Staff Writer A neighborhood dispute over access to the water at Algonquin Lake has ballooned into a lawsuit and apparently plenty of hard feelings. Several Algonquin Estates Plat residents and local attorney Rob Longstreet are involved in the suit, which demands clarifi­ cation of the use of a particular “park" on the lake. At the core of the case is the interpreta­ tion of original plat documents from 1957 concerning the easement referred to as “park 3.” The question is whether residents have the right to retain a dock on this piece of land and if they can moor their boats there. Plaintiffs are Robert and Catherine Longstreet and Erika Wood and they are represented by attorney William Doherty. They maintain that “park 3” is being used improperly and should be used to “ingress and egress to the shores of Algonquin Lake only.” “Park 3” is an easement situated on Algonquin Lake between lots owned by the Longstreets and Wood. The Longstreets purchased their lots in the summer of 2002 and Wood is a 20-year resident. In a prepared statement attorney Doherty said, “The subject lawsuit is about prevent­ ing non-lakefront lot owners from improp­ erly using Algonquin Lake Estate’s Parte #3. It does not seek to eliminate lake access. The Plat language allows the owners of 102 lots to use Park #3 for “ingress and egress only.” Michigan Law does not permit docks or permanent boat mooring under these cir­ cumstances." The matter was brought up at a recent Rutland Township Board meeting. The board does not have any say on this matter and it is left up to the courts for a decision. There are multiple defendants in the case representing 25 lake front lots and 25 back lots, out of a total of 102 lots that make up the Estate. Attorney David Tripp represents defen­ dants Janet Ames. Carl Baker. David and Brenda Bellmore, Tonya Choryan, Jevlin and Suzanne Craven, Troy and Janine Dalman. Wendy Frame. Freida Jaynes ard Elizabeth Ames. Thomas and Kristin Kemppainen. Roland and Sandra LaFontaine. Michael and Meiinda Nickels, Gerald and Sandra Pattok, Gary and Sandra Reedy, Christopher and Laura Sailar, Kenneth and Susan Smith. John and Beverly Viana. Kathy Wilbur and Kenneth, Leia Witker, Gary and Charlotte McKee, Louis and Elizabeth Silsbee and Earl and Gail Conner. The defendants hold that there is a histo­ ry of a dock and the mooring of boats al “park 3” and would like to see this remain. The concept is similar to "grandfathering." where past precedent can remain. Also at issue is what the exact use of the shore is as defined in the original plat docu­ ment and if a dock is even permitted. Many of the defendants have lived on the lake for many years and have enjoyed unfet­ tered access to the lake, until this disagree­ ment with Wood and the Longstreets sur­ faced. Their attorney Tripp, at press time, had no comment. The suit was filed in early April. The defendants have filed a counter complaint “to revise the plat and to clarify the lan­ guage of dedication." The defendants in the case stated that they are “attempting to negotiate" and want the matter settled in a “neighborly fashion." One proposed idea was to have one Cock and allow four boats per park. There now is a temporary injunction on the park, prohibiting the residents from placing new structures, the further mooring of any boats and there is to be no lounging, picnicking or sunbathing on or near the park. This keeps everything at status quo. but does not apply to the dock that was installed in May 2002. The issue will proceed to court, unless a negotiated agreement is reached. Historic local fishing lure commands big Ebay price by Marcie Westover Staff Writer A small piece of Hastings history recent­ ly brought a big price of $ 1.913.88 on ebay, the Internet’s top auction site. The "Staggerbug" fishing lure, designed by R. T. "Art" Wilson of Hastings, has a new home with a willing bidder far away. Wilson designed it for the Hastings Sporting Goods Company and this particu­ lar one that sold for nearly $2,000 was in its original condition and is extremely rare. Placing the item up for bid was the Middleton Antiques Mall of Wisconsin. The "Staggerbug" has a metal plane on its head with two M?rews for eyes and two dangling hooks. Wilson, who developed lures such as the famous “Wilson Wabler," a surface fishing bait in 1918. made the “Staggerbug" for bass fishing and it was an important inven­ tion because before Wilson the best way lo catch a bass was with a “long cane pole" and "a minnow on a single large hook." Wilson’s testing ground for his lures was a small stretch of river on which he tried numerous shapes he carved. Eventually, the “Wilson Wabler" was created with a "while body and four red flutes.” Other combina­ tions of colors and designs also were creat­ ed over time. It didn’t take long before word was spread that Wilson’s lure worked wonders, so he went into business with Aben Johnson, of Hastings Manufacturing fame. Wilson was able to quit his pattern making job and he employed a force of neighbor­ hood wives lo “paint dipping, hand strip­ ping. assembling hooks, boxing and ship­ ping" After a few years the fish stopped biting and Wilson’s business eventually faded, but the legacy of his lures would live on. Wilson would continue to make his mark on the local community by driving the first motor-driven truck in Hastings. In an article written by friend Hubert Cook in 1968, Wilson’s humor was dis­ played: “He loved a good joke and once asked me to make a bobbin for his wife and fur­ nished me with a place of cocobolo wood. He enjoyed telling how excited his wife was when she first threw his line out and the bobber went down immediately and she thought she had a big one hooked. She repealed this several times before she dis­ covered the cause. An explained to her lhat I had probably picked up a piece of cocobo­ lo by mistake. This wood is so heavy that it sinks of its own weight, and this was my introduction to Mrs. Wilson, which was none too cordial." The bids on this particular lure started out high at $395 and with its eventual bid for nearly $2,000. it shows how important This was the illustration that appeared on the ebay site, which sold a lure devel­ oped by W. T. Wilson of Hastings more than 80 years ago. this piece of Hastings history is to more than just the local community. (Local historian Esther Walton con­ tributed to this report with a “From Time to Time" column from a Banner in 1990 about Wilson and his lures.) �Page 2 — Thursday, October 9, 2003 — The Hastings Banner MOYERS, continued from page 1 The Broadway musicals he brought to the Hastings stage were top-rated, friends and former students say. I*, has been years since Moyer retired, but Hastings area folks still make glowing com­ ments about musicals he directed. Herb Moyer taught junior high as well as high school students during a career that spanned more than three decades with the Hastings Area School System. He started teaching al Hastings High in 1949 and retired in the early 1980s. Eileen Moyer was known for being a devoted homemaker, wife and mother, having a good sense of humor and being a “great lady.” She had a special place in her heart for young people. She was secretary-treasurer of the YMCA Youth Council in the 1950s and was one of the first two women to serve on the Hastings YMCA Board in the 1960s. She was honored as “Wife of the Year” by the Junior Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary in 1954. Eileen Moyer was employed as a secretary for 11 years at the former Hastings Junior High. She retired in December 1977. “She was sweet, wonderful and had a great sense of humor." said long-time family friend Dorothy Stack. “They were a sweet couple. He called her Bunny." Herb Moyer “was one heck of a guy” with a big heart.” Dorothy Stack said. “All our kids adored him." He was a favorite teacher to many, she said, even though he could be stem and demanding. Dorothy Stack sang in the City Chorus when he was the director. The high school operettas seem to have an indelible place in the memories of many. Over the years, Moyer’s operettas evolved from piano musical accompaniment to a 28piece orchestra. He not only had the role of choral director but orchestra maestro. Moyer made the sounds of some of America’s best lovud and most beautiful music vibrant on the Hastings stage. In a 1978 interview with the Reminder, Moyer said “My Fair Lady" was the most spectacular show during his tenure, “Most Happy Fellow" was the most difficult musi­ cally, “Guys and Dolls” was a delight from start to finish and "Brigadoon" was probably his favorite because of “its emotional impact and beautiful music." Other Moyer productions ranged from “The Merry Widow” to “Oklahoma,” “South Pacific" and "The Music Man.” “For all those productions. Herb has cho­ sen the script, casted and trained the vocalists, coached the stage crew, designed the sets, directed the pianist and later the orchestra, coordinated, costumed, choreographed and taken responsibility for the artistic effective­ ness of the entire production.” writer Joyce Ryan said in a Reminder “In Focus" article in the 1970s. Operettas were normally staged in February and because of snowy weather when "Brigadoon” was produced, the only way Moyer could bring cast members to the show was to have them arrive on snowmo­ biles and four-wheel drive jeeps. The Rev. Steve Reid, a former student of Moyer’s, recalled the time a lead in “South Pacific*' got laryngitis and Moyer Sarig tW part from the orchestral piL t a ' NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page M-37 hearings set for Oct. 22 The public will be invited to comment Wednesday, Oct. 22, on the M-37 corridor plan being worked on by a special commit­ tee with the help of consultant Douglas Strauss. The committee includes representatives from the townships with property along M­ 37, the City of Hastings and the Village of Middleville. Caledonia Township to the north and Bedford Township to the south also have been asked to contribute to the discussion. Work on the M-37 corridor began with a subcommittee of the Our Land Committee and then became much more formalized in 2001. With the help of a grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation, the committee began work in earnest this sum­ mer. The afternoon session will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings. A second public hearing will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 pan. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Besides Strauss, representatives from the •Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Barry County Road Commission, Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission and from the Williams and Works engineering firm will be available to answer questions. After the public hearings, the committee will review comments and the plan should be completed by the end of the year. ‘It’s Cider Time’ plans Civil War Historic Bowens Mills' "Its Cider Time” festival series continues this Saturday and Sunday afternoon with the tumualCivil War Days and Living Hiuorv'Encampaxmi from noon to 5 p.m. both days. A battle will take place Sfflqp.m. both days, along with military and civilian demonstrations. There will be many unscheduled activities both days such as croquet, cooking demonstrations, wood­ working demonstrations and many other activities. There will be live music both days from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Gathering Place on the grounds. Saturday will be dulcimer music and Sunday will feature bluegrass. Saturday s schedule includes a high tea in the Bowen House from noon to 3 p.m. and a demonstration and educational experi­ ence. A fruit and vegetable display and competition. Ladies needlework competi­ tion goes on all day. From noon to 1:30 p.m. speed loading and military drill competition takes place in the games area by the covered bridge. Children s games will be held from 1:30 *o 2:30 p.m. in the games area by the bridge. Sunday activities start with a noon church service at the Gathering Place. A two-man crosscut sawing contest for best time will take place until 1:30 p.m. in the games area by the bridge, followed by a men’s hay bale toss for distance in the games area by the bridge from 1:30 to 2:30. Children s games in the games area arc set for 2:30 to 3. Judging of fruits and vegeta­ bles will be held in the Gathering Place as well as a women's apple peeling competi­ tion. Ebersole Center sets open house The Lansing School District's Ebersole Environmental Education and Conference Center is inviting the public to its annual fall open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. The center's 158-acrc site features more than a mile of boardwalk, nature trails, wet­ land areas, a private lake, and a beech­ maple hardwood forest. Admission to the open house is free. Activities will include trail hikes, catch and release fishing (bring your own bait and pole), canoeing, open archery range, hayrides and facility tourse. A chili dinner, sponsored by the Lansing Educational Advancement Foundation, also will be offered during the open house. All proceeds from the dinner and souvenir sales will go to supply materials and equipment to the Ebersole Center. Tickets for the din­ ner are $4.50 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Phone (269) 792-6294 for registration information . Ebersole is a residential facility that pro­ vides outdoor and environmental education programs to students in west and central Michigan. It also is available for retreats or conferences. Legislative Coffee slated for Oct. 20 The next Legislative Coffee program will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the Mulberry Fore Gardens in Nashville. The coffees usually arc held on the sec­ ond Monday of the month at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings, but this month will be held at a later date at a different loca­ tion. Scheduled to appear are State Senator Patty Birkholz; State Representative Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is spon­ sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to attend. ‘Seniors’ Health Day is Oct. 23 A Senior Health & Wellness Day is planned for 9 a.m. to noon Thursday. Oct. 23, at the Barry County Commission on Aging. 320 W. Woodlawn, Hastings. Featured during the three-hour program will be Dr. Jim Atkinson talking about “Strength Training for Seniors,” dietitian Laura Anderson’s presentation on “Nutrition for the Young at Heart” and “The ABCs of Life” with Elaine ScribnerMcParlane. a registered nurse with a mas­ ter's degree in public health. Joining in the morning’s activities will be vendor displays, healthy snacks, door prizes and more. For more information, or to register, call the Barry County CO A at (269) 948-4856. Habitat Fall Fest set for Saturday The Hope Church of the Brethren on M-50 in Freeport will have a hog roast dinner Saturday afternoon and evening, Oct. 11, for its ann jal Fall Festival fund-raiser for Habitat for Humanity. Serving time will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The menu will include potatoes, beans, coleslaw and pie, besides the pork roast. Takeout also is available. Included at the church will be crafts and a quilt raffle. Cost is a free-will offering. For more information, call (616) 765-3587. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13 in a different room this month, at the Delton Kellogg Middle School. The meeting will be held in Room 10/11, and the public is welcome. Society President Margery Martin said the program will be Charlie and Vicki Conn of Harbor Springs will showing and talking about new photos they have taken of some antique Delton area photos in the Bernard Museum. The couple's business is called “Centurion Photo’’ and they spent a lot of time on the project and have enhanced images of some of the vintage Delton pho­ tos. The Conns also have been researching former railroads, including the CK&S, that once had tracks through the area. ‘Monster Mash Bash’ scheduled A “Monster Mash Bash." sponsored by the Hastings Jaycees and open to all who are 21 and older, will take place from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday. OcL 25, at the Hastings Country Club. Hot and cold hors d oeuvres and dessert will be featured, as well as a cash bar. music by Sound Express, dancing and prizes. Costumes are encouraged, as prizes will be awarded for several costume categories. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $20 per person or at the door for $25 per person Tickets are available at Walker. Fluke & Sheldon; Chicago Title and Barry Community Foundation, all in Hastings. Tickets also may be obtained by calling Scon Chipman at 269-945-9981 or Kathy Sheldon at 269-948-2142. I Reid, who has blended music and drama into his ministry, credits Moyer for teaching him to sing and act. Moyer was his teacher for six years in both junior and high school “and taught me my first acting role in ’Sound of Music.’ Not long ago, one of Reid’s dramas was shown on the local access TV channel and he said the Moyers happened to watch it. Eileen Moyer later told Reid, ‘we were so proud.’ "He was great," Reid said of Herb Moyer. “He was Mr. Music...He did everything (for a production). He was a talented person." Moyer gave Reid and many others “a real love of music," said his former studen’. Reid said his late father, Don, and Moyer invested in his love of music. “I was so honored to have him as a music teacher." Reid, who has many fond memories of Moyer, said he is grateful he had an opportu­ nity last Christmas to tell Moyer how much he appreciated his instruction and time. J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs, a former student of Herb Moyer who sings at many weddings tand funerals, said “Whenever I think of any teachers I had in school, I think of Herb first. He just was a remarkable leader. He was the kind of teacher you dream about having - somebody who makes an impact on your life. With me, he gave me music as a hobby, something I can use my whole life and enjoy and cherish." Herb Moyer was in the audience when Jacobs sang at a wedding a few weeks ago, and jus! the sight of his former teacher made him nervous “because I wanted to be up to Herb’s standards. "Herb set standards for his students that many teachers just don’t do today. That’s just the difference between him and his time frame. He made you give everything you could...to his perfection...Herb wanted kids to be all they could be," Jacobs said. For instance, he said, Moyer could take a football player who had a fairly good voice and make him work harder as a singer than perhaps a coach would make him work on the field. “Everybody wanted to perform for Herb. You felt so good about giving your bes< to Herb because you could see he was giving his best as a teacher.” Jacobs said. “When he was putting on these operettas, he wanted the operettas to be at a college level, not a typical high school performance." Moyer's reputation for quality spread around West Michigan." he said. “He was an amazing guy. "He demanded excellence. Not everyone could be a good singer. He taught singers of all levels and got the most out of them. They sang to the best of their ability every time." Jacobs said. “I think that was true of most of his choirs because if they weren’t, he'd be all over you. Every time we went out to perform, b** wanted it to be our best." From the :nitial downbeat to the final curtain call, Herb was always there and in control. He can still remember Moyer standing in to miss them both.” Jacobs said. the auditorium, underneath the balcony on the Herb Moyer was the kind of person who seats, and yelling: ‘I can’t hear you. 1 can’t was always willing to work during his free understand you’ as he tried to get the most periods and after school, said Art Steward. He out of each student. and his wife, Betty, were friends with the "There was nothing more irritating for him Moyers for 47 years and enjoyed many spring than to be out in the audience and not be able vacations with them. Art was the Hastings to hear a singer... All the years I was in school, band director when Herb was the choir direc­ we never had any microphones. We had a tor, and Art was Hastings Junior High assis­ lighting system, but no sound system back tant principal when Eileen was the school then. We never had any problems all those secretary. years, because he demanded you to project “His life was his job," yet he was familyyour voice and think about those people who oriented," Art Steward said of Moyer. were way in the back (of the audience)." “Hastings had the number one choir pro­ Jacobs said. gram in the state, in my estimation." Steward "We were lucky and we were blessed lo said of Moyer's tenure. have Herb as a teacher here all those years The Moyers were high school sweethearts because be set a standard punic- , and mawd »-1 awards aaid. department that a lot of schools didn’t have." • “Their life was each other.” Jacobs said. t Betty Steward said Eileen was 15 days “Mrs. Moyer was a great lady. Herb natu­ older than Herb. rally got a lol of the spotlight because of his On Eileen’s recent 80th birthday, she rode position, but she always seemed lo be very around the block on her son-in-law's motor­ content lo be Mrs. Moyer. She had a lot of cycle. Herb, wanting to keep up. did the same friends and people thought a great deal of her. on his 80th birthday. She was a very supportive person. When Moyer once told a reporter that music was Herb was under a lot of pressure at operetta his only real interest during his college years times, she jusl seemed to be so comforting. so music, speech and theater became his They seemed to be a great team. I am going See MOYERS, pg. 5 Veterans of Korean War honored 50 years later by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Area Korean War veterans were honored Monday evening at a service at Lakewood High School. Many veterans arrived in uniform, flanked by family members who were armed with cameras to record the event. The veterans were invited to take seats of honor on the stage. The ceremonies began with the presenta­ tion of the colors by Jackson-Mutschler VFW Post in Lake Odessa. The veterans snapped to attention as the colors passed by. They con­ tinued their salute as "The Star Spangled Banner' was played. Lieutenant Colonel Ray Pruett of the Michigan National Guard was the keynote speaker. He reviewed some of the history of the war and compared it to wars past and present. He said it has been called "the forgotten war,” having been fought after World War 11 and before Vietnam. He said it was never a declared war and not fought in self defense. Technology was such that it couldn’t be brought “into the living room" like Vietnam or present day conflicts. Pruett said this was the first war in which prisoners of war were used as bargaining chips, terrorists attacked U.S. troops off the battlefield and the injured were evacuated by helicopter. This war changed the way wars are conducted involving politics and politi­ cians. The politicians told the generals where and how to fight. The Korean War set the pat­ tern for the Vietnam War and the conflicts that have followed. "Vestiges of the war have been passed from father to son and they are still with us," he said. Each veteran was called lo the podium and was presented a medal, a pin and a ballcap bearing the 50th anniversary insignia. A cer­ tificate. signed by South Korean President Kim Dae Jung, was presented to the veterans. The medals were presented by Pruett, Dept. Adjutant/Quartermaster Michigan VFW Rob Weiss and Slate Rep. Gary Newell. "It is important to recognize the contribu­ tion of these brave veterans who risked their lives io stop the destructive spread of com­ munism in Asia," said Newell. “More than 33,000 Americans died in the Korean War, which was fought in harsh temperature extremes and on difficult terrain. More than 7,000 Americans were taken prisoner and most of them were treated horribly. We need to show our gratitude for their sacrifice." The service songs for each branch of the military were played starting with the Army, Navy. Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. Veterans on stage and in the audience stood to honor their respective branches. There was one last standing round of applause for the veterans’ service before the post retired the colors. Ray Pruett was the guest speaker at the ceremony honoring Korean War vet­ erans. �The Hartnge Banner - Thursday. October 9. 2003 - Page 3 Trail, common sewer system could unite fragmented Barry County by David T. Young Editor Former Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson says our fragmented county could be united very quickly by two projects — a common sewer system and a recreation trail. Wilkinson, a Republican who served a sin­ gle two-year term on the County Board until last year when he lost in the primary election, told a First Friday audience of about 15 peo­ ple that Barry County seems to have five dif­ ferent cultures, five different areas essentially bounded by their school districts. Om district would be Middleville and the northwestern section, which looks to Kent County. Another would be Woodland and Lake Odessa, which are influenced by Ionia County. A third would be Nashville, which has ties to Eaton County. A fourth would be the southwestern part of the county, including Prairieville and Delton, which often looks to Kalamazoo. Finally, there is the central por­ tion, dominated by Hastings, the county seat. “We have to bring perspectives of these dif­ ferent comers into one unified thought," he said. Wilkinson noted that the five fastest grow­ ing townships of 16 in the county now have their own planning and zoning commissions, however, the other 11 have the county do that process forthem. Sewer and a recreational trail could con­ nect the various parts of the county in a mean­ ingful way, he said. Many people these days live on lakes, but then notice weed problems because their sep­ tic systems arc inadequate and eventually fail. Sewer could be useful county-wide, with Hastings serving as the central focus. He said Hastings now has a large wastewater treat­ ment plant and city residents probably would like to have outside residences and businesses help share the costs for the service. "Some things that are complicated and expensive are worth it in the long run," Wilkinson said, "as opposed to the easy anu cheap, which later can turn out to be expen­ sive and difficult." Delton area resident Barb Cichy said she agrees that lake area residents can’t keep going on septic tanks and sewer ultimately is ihe way to go. but “lake residents are easy >vy for sewers. We are worried about it. They (sewers) can solve our problems, but when we put up our money and then there are big prob­ lems. we expect the county to at least answer our questions." Wilkinson agreed with her that one prob­ lem with the Delton area Sewer Authority project she was referring to was that the pipe was laid loo shallow. “You've got to plant evetylhing four feet (not 18 inches) under the ground in Michigan, otherwise it will freeze." he said. However, he said, despite the stories of failures and problems with some common sewer systems, “I hope that doesn’t deter any­ one from building a system that works. We’re proliferating in septic tanks and someday they’re going to fail." One man in the audience said it’s difficult to underestimate the value of turning on the water spicket and getting decent waler. He asked how people in Barry County can take positive steps and become a part of the solu­ tion. Wilkinson responded. “Lake associations are a good idea... You can be a citizen advo­ cate for anything you want, but don’t expect somebody else to carry the ball." The former commissioner noted that Thomapplc Manor recently has proposed having the City of Hastings extend sewer sys­ tem to its facility in Hastings Township. Thomapplc Manor, owned by the county, has a wastewater system that runs off into a pond on 40 acres. It’s never been cited, but it is regarded now as obsolete. He said perhaps the most polluted lake in the county is Thomapplc Lake, and a sewer connection with the city could be supported by a trail along the old railroad bed. from the city heading toward Nashville. But talk wasn’t just all about sewer. A walking and biking trail, which now only exists in the northwestern part of Barry County in the Middleville area, also could unite communities in their quests for tourists’ dollars. “I’m amazed that we haven’t recognized the economic value of the trails." he said. “This is not to mention the exercise, gening Breaking ground for the new Hastings City Bank Breaking ground for the new Hastings City Bank facility at Court and Jefferson streets are BiH Week, president. Weick’s Foodtown: Archie Warner, President & CEO. Harder and Warner Nursery; Mark Kolanowski, president Hastings City Bank; Dr. Matt Garber, partner and chief of staff. Family Tree Medical Associates, Pennock Hospital; Bill Wallace, president & CEO. Hastings Mutual Insurance; Eariene Baum, secretary/treasurer, Hastings Fiberglass Products; Doug DeCamp, president and CEO, Flexfab Horizons International; Andrew Johnson, president, Hastings Manufacturing; Ric Halbert, partner. Halbert Dairy, and Jim Wiswell. president, Barry County Lumber. ourselves into shape... We’re talking about businesses or shops along the trails. We might as well take these dollars from the people of Kentwood (and other area communities)." When he was a member of the County Board in the years 2001 and 2002, he said, he thought of himself as a Hastings resident who happened to serve on the Barry County Board of Commissioners rather than a just commis­ sioner representing only Hastings. Of all of the five districts, the city of Hastings has the most in services, including sewer, waler, library, a fire department, police, etc. However, the county handles functions such as social services and courts and law. But while on the board, members often are faced with questions of representing their constituents from different parts of the coun­ ty Wilkinson mused. “On your first day in session you get appointed to committees like the Area Agency on Aging, which you proba­ bly hadn’t paid attention to before, but now you’re speaking on behalf of a large number of people." He said Barry County has a general fund budget of about $10 million, but the commis­ sioners are involved in decisions that can affect far more money at the state and federal levels. Wilkinson said one of the biggest factors in problems with county government is that few people care about or arc paying attention to what’s happening. “The majority rules, and the majority has said tiiey don’t care." he said. For example, during his unsuccessful run for a second term on the County Board, some constituents thought one of his opponents, former Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer, was a woman. He noted, however, that the man who defeated him in the August 2002 primary, Donald Nevins, has turned out to be a splen­ did commissioner. “He (Nevins) wasn’t any good until after he was elected," Wilkinson quipped. “He has represented the city and county well." “You showed me the way, Tom," Nevins responded. Bob Dwyer said the election ballot that faces voters every couple of years can be intimidating. He asked everyone present at the First Friday session to name the person they voted for a seal on the State Board of Education less than a year ago. Not one per­ son uttered a word in response. “We pay attention to who’s on top of the ballot and then 90 percent vote straight tick­ et," Dwyer said. , • f, He added that he regrets that in Barry County the political debate on the issues ends in August because whoever wins the Republican Party primary is virtually guaran­ teed election in November. Dwyer, former chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party, said, "We have Exchange Club Young Citizens of Month picked for September Tom Wilkinson failed as a party to fill the ticket. A political party that doesn’t affect the outcome doesn't deserve to exist." Wilkinson said though he was turned down by the County Board in his bid to be a volun­ teer member of the Solid Waste Planning Committee, he still believes people should get involved by applying for openings on boards and commissions. “There are three vacant seals on the Solid Waste Planning Committee, and there will be an ad running in the Banner," lie said. “When there’s an opening, get involved." Local activist Ward Weiler said more citi­ zens should get involved because too many board and commission seats are filled by commissioners, who get per diem pay just for showing up. Citizen volunteers, however, are not paid for attending. When he introduced Wilkinson before the start of the First Friday session, host Dwyer noted the speaker's stormy one term on the County Board. “I guess Tom just didn’t fit in," he said. "He’s not a team player." Katherine Taylor, shown here with teacher Tricia Kietzman, is Young Citizen of the Month for September from Pleasantview Elementary School. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for September from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Alex deGoa. Dan Soghomonian, assistant Principal Mark Martin, Chuck Davie, Katie Ponsetto, Kim Beck and Boon Basler. Samantha Watson and Seth Haynes, shown here with teacher Benjamin Bruinekool, have been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for September at St. Rose School. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for September, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Andrew Boyd. Anna Bannister and Myrina Clement^. shown with teacher Ann Mummert. Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for September, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Aimee Wiker and Veronica Hayden, with teacher Julie Carlson. The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for September, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Hailey Zalewski and Celeste Lake, shown with teacher Tim Newsted. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for September are (from left) Jared Bosma and Kevin Bosma. with teacher Alice Gergen. �Page 4 — Thursday. October 9. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Conscientious objectors are cowards Here's some math made easy for liberals To the editor: In Justine McLean’s letter to the Banner of Oct. 3, she opines that the $87 billion to rebuild Iraq, amongst other related war costs, should be distributed to her fellow Americans instead. I quote "That $87 billion could make a lot of Americans well off. perhaps making it so virtually no one in this country would be in need of anything." Let’s take a closer look at the financial windfall that could be coming our way if she got her way. 2000 census figures reflect a U.S. popula­ tion of roughly 281.000.000 (that’s millions). Dividing that amount into $87,000,000,000 (that’s billions) results in each U.S. citizen receiving $310 (sort of redefines “well off ). But wait. I forgot to factor out the "richest" Americans. Certainly these financial elites don’t deserve to be further enriched. So let’s exclude the top 1% of income earners (who paid 37.42% or $3X5 billion of the $87 bil­ lion total). The new amount to be dispersed to the remaining 99% is now $313. "Must find way to get more money to the multitudes'* (liberal musing). Got it! Let’s exclude the top 5% of income earners (who paid 56.47% or $49.1 billion of the $87 billion). The new amount to the remaining 95% is increased to $326. Dang, still not enough! Well, if we exclude the top 10% of well-todoers (who paid 67.33% or $58.6 billion of the total $87 billion), the new amount jumps to $344. Still not satisfied? So let’s exclude the top 25% (who paid 84.01% or $73.1 bil­ lion of the $87 billion) and we can mail out the grand total of $413 to each of the lucky remaining 75% of the U.S. population. A fam­ ily of five would get $2,065. Not an insignif­ icant sum and I am absolutely certain it would mean a lot to these families. But it would nei­ ther ’’make them well off' or in need of any­ thing. What it does do is to redistribute income, an important theme of socialism. While you are at it, my liberal friends, you may also wish to take away the top 25%’s rights to free speech, vote and keep and bear arms. There that’s the ticket to utopia! Gordon Dudley. Dowling Take a break to smell the roses To the editor: Right now. this very minute, take a break. Just take five minutes from your 24-hour day and go outside. Don't complain about your hair getting messy. Or about how much work you have to do. Just five minutes to watch how the leaves on the trees twist and turn. How the birds and the butterfly’s struggle and conquer the wind against them. How God sweeps the sidewalks of natures debris. Go over and smell those flowers. Take a minute to notice the uniqueness of each variety, the colors, the shapes of the petals, the shades of green leaves. The sky is also God's palette. When was the last time you looked up at the clouds and discovered what they looked like? Do I see a rabbit? I just love those painted clouds, they inspire the creativity in me. [Nahum 1:3 "And the clouds are the dust of his feet”]. Now say. no, pray, "Thank you God for the beauty you created for me. even though I don’t deserve it.” Your five minutes is up. Get back to work! Vi Workman, Hastings To the editor: 1 saw a tribute to Jim Pino on the front page of the Oct. 3 Banner for the Barry County Democratic Party’s Truman-Johnson Dinner. You lake Lyndon Johnson’s part in how many lives were taken in Vietnam that were his and Robert McNamara’s fault and then name a dinner after him. Of course, it is fit­ ting then to honor a conscientious objector Not ‘neighborly’ at Algonquin Lake To the editor. We have lived at the Algonquin Estates since 1972. It has been a pleasant and peace­ ful area. We have always had friendly and gracious neighbors. Over the years, we have enjoyed the use of the lake for different reasons. In the summers we could go swimming, on the 4th of July we would lake friends and family down to the edge of the lake to enjoy the fireworks. We were even able to catch a few fish from time to time. In the winter our children would ice skate and even sled down the hill to the lake. Sadly, this past summer has not been so pleasant. There are a couple of homeowners who are trying to change how we will be able to use the lake. To do this, they have brought a lawsuit against the back lot ownet*s of Algonquin Estates. If they are successful in this endeavor, we will not be able lo enjoy using the take as in past years. Merriam Webster describes the adjective “neighborly" as follows: “Relating to, or characteristic of congenial neighbors, friendly.” Il's sad that this matter could not have been worked out in a “neighborly" manner Louie and Betty Silsbee, Algonquin Lake Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 * , wnnW ; Write Us A Letter: here’s the rules j The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there Is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. during World War II. I have no use for a cow­ ard. Tliere were a lot of men who didn't want to go, but went and no sobbing. If local folks haven’t paid attention, how much taxes are they paying to build and sup­ port the community building? Now that it’s home free, they call it the “Hastings Area School System’s new Community Education and Recreation Center." Only a fox in sheep’s clothing could think of that moniker. My dic­ tionary calls it thieves’ slang. While retired Superintendent Ca:l Schoessel. “Rocky" for si-on. and Dr. James Atkinson team up to dictate what goes on. you pay. They have a fee for everything. You pay taxes and still pay at the door. I wonder what wheel don’t have to pay. A while back, there was a letter to the edi­ tor hoping that when the center opened there would be a place for kids to go. Not at those prices! Maybe Dr. Atkinson should sponsor 50 or so of these kids. One positive thing is that Hastings High School now has a new pool to hold swim meets. You can bet you weren’t told that al voting time because then you would have never voted for a pool and they know it. Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. How Should You Take Money from Retirement Plan? Sooner or later, the day arrives when you face a difficult question: How should you take the money from your 401 (k) or other taxdeferred retirement account? Assuming you are retiring, and not going to another job, you have several options - so you’ll want to plan ahead to make the right decision. Let’s look at your choices: • Take money as a lump sum - It’s tempting to lake a large stash of cash - but such a move may actually rob you of wealth. If you take all your money at once, you’ll lose the benefit of tax-deferred earnings growth, which will be important if you spend two or three decades it retirement. Also, if you take your money at one time, you'll face a big income tax hit the year of the’ withdrawal. (However, depending on when you were bom, you may be able to lower your tax bill by using a special formula . that allows you to treat your lump sum. from a tax standpoint, as if it were paid out over 10 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202)224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate. 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 489C9, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Pattv Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building. P.O. Box 3006. Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Thcre’s also a new child care center there. You bet it’s run by Hastings High School. Oh. what fools be they! I’m paying taxes on prop­ erty , but I didn’t have a vote in the special bond election. We already have Pennock Hospital with a poo! and all kinds of exercising equipment and classes, so they’re doubling up on what’s offered. We do need the hospital, no matter what you hear. I do know people who use the Fitness Center and are happy with it. Another positive thing for Barry County is that Dr. Jack and Mary Brown were out there collecting funds for the CROP Walk. In all the years I’ve known of Dr. Brown, I’ve never heard a bad word. There are some sad people out there because he has retired. No, he does­ n’t know me. With Dr. Atkinson giving free physicals, the football team should have at least 100 boys to try out. The freshmen, junior varsity and varsity all have games, so there’s plenty of opportunities to play. I can remember when there were just 14 letters given out for an eight-game schedule. Donald W. Johnson, Middleville What about California recall? Now that the California recall election is over, what do you think we’ve learned from this experience? years.) • Roll over money into IRA - if you choose to roll your 401 (k) into a "traditional” IRA, ycu’U gain some key benefits. First, you'll avoid immediate income taxes. Second, your earnings continue lo grow on a tax-deferred basis. And third, you'll be able to place your 401 (k) funds in virtually any investment you choose - stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc. Plus, you won't have to start taking with­ drawals until you reach 70 1/2. IRAs provide you the most flexibility in planning how you withdraw your money during your retirement, and how- your beneficiaries can withdraw it after you're gone. * Receive lifetime income stream - Your former employer may allow you to set up a lifetime payout option with your 401 (k) funds. Depending on the options offered by your employers plan, these payout options can provide you - and even your spouse - with a lifetime income stream. Al first glance, this income may look attractive, but it has some drawbacks. Specifically, your payments will stay the same over the yean - so they will lose value to inflation. Also, once you move your 401(k) money into this payout option, you can no longer get at your principal, because you've converted it to income. This could be a problem if you ever face an unexpected need for a large sum. * Take periodic distributions - If ;-ou like the way your money is invested in your 401(k). but you still need to get at it before you rum 70 1/2, you can arrange to take monthly or quarterly distributions, assuming your employer permits this. From year to year, you may be allowed to change the amount you withdraw, but you will have to plan these distributions carefully - so they'll last * Keep the money in your plan - Some employers permit you to keep your money in your 401 (k) after you retire. If you have other sources of retirement income to live on. you can leave your40I(k) untouched until 70 1/2, when you have to start taking withdrawals. However, your options of how your account is paid, especially if you pass away before the amounts are distributed, may be limited by the plan. Before deciding what to do with your 401 (k). review your entire financial situation and consult with your investment and tax advisors. By making the right choice, you can go a long way toward enjoying the retirement lifestyle you’ve long envisioned. n>c Hasttnga Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMshtib, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 uenn jacous rreaenc uacoos President Vice Prej^denf Steven Jacoba Secretary Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edta) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Rick Taylor, Hastings: “California will slide into the ocean." Tim Pettengill, Hastings: “If you are in politics, you better do what you say you are going to do ” Lisa Wallace, Hastings: “I don’t think the recall will have much impact on Michigan and it’s really just a California issue." Jimi Mathews, Hastings: “I don’t really under­ stand what the fuss is about. I honestly haven’t been paying much atten­ tion to it." Theresa Farr, Hastings: “Public notoriety has a lot lo do with who wins elections." Larry Warren, Hastings: “I think it shows that you just have to have patience with politics.” Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Temere Brett Bremer Cathy Rueter Ruth Zachary Erika Simpson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Fnday 800 am. to 530 pjn.. Saturdays 830 am, to Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subecrtptfon Ratoe: $25 per year in Barry Courty $27 per year m adjoinng counties 529 per year eHewhere POSTMASTER. Send addresa changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 490580602 Second '“'•sPoCage Pad at Hau-v>. Mt 49058 ______________________________________ 1____________ �The Hasjngs Banner — Thursday. October 9.2003 — Pago 5 MOYERS, continued from page 2------------ Sixth-graders computer program not affordable It’s l ard to believe in these hard economic times for Michigan that our lawmakers still flirt with funding the frivolous and foolish. Yes, our men and women in Lansing arc at it again, spending public money on things that aren’t really necessary. This process is particularly disturbing because it's occurring while so many are having to make financial sacrifices to make ends meet because of budget troubles. The latest in the Lansing madness is the executive and legislative branch’s continued com­ mitment to buying a computer for every sixth-grader in Michigan. Perhaps on the surface that doesn't sound like all that bad an idea, but closer examination exposes its wrong-headedness. I suppose the governor and legislators will tell us this proposal is an investment in our chil­ dren’s educational future by giving all sixth-graders the gift of a computer. Here are a few reasons why it should be abandoned: • Singling out one particular grade favors one group of people and shuts out all others entirely on the basis of age. Suppose your youngest child is a seventh-grader, or for that mat­ ter about to enter college. No computer for you, not even in the foreseeable future. • We’ve been down this road before, and once again we’ve failed to learn from our mis­ takes in history. It wasn't long ago that all teachers were given laptops, which by the admis­ sion of many educators has been a fiasco. Many teachers already had computers or laptops. And many teachers were told what kind of laptop they would get. regardless of their needs or situations. In the end. it turned out to be a giant waste of taxpayers’ money. • Schools are facing cutbacks in services, teacher layoffs, larger classrooms, pay to play for band and athletics, and while all of this being endured, all sixth-graders are getting free computers? Where’s the logic, where’s the wisdom? • Many students already have computers in the home. Should they have the luxury of own­ ing another? Others who don’t have computers are likely not to have the software, peripher­ als or programs needed to make the machines meaningful educational tools. • Who will monitor what the kids do with these computers? Will these pre-adolescents use them simply to play mindless games or download “inappropriate” material from the Internet? I don't disagree with efforts to get computers in the hands of young people. Computers, under the proper supervision of teachers and parents, can be wonderful and even essential tools. But even if the state had enough money to pay for this program, it should find ways to get more computers into classrooms, libraries and other public places that have proper supervi­ sion for 11- and 12-year-olds. The truth is, the state doesn’t have the money, therefore, this program should be “dead in the water.” The state today is in no position to play Santa Claus for a specific group of chil­ dren of a certain age. A better way to go is to come up with some kind of a grant program to help kids of all ages who can demonstrate need. That would make more sense, and with the help of an educational foundation, it probably would cost a lot less. Without a lot of serious thought. I’ve somehow managed to come up with several ways recently to save the stale tens of millions of dollars — have lawmakers, the governor and state employees give back their fat pay raises, freeze (but don’t increase) the state income tax rate and eliminate costly and unfair programs such as computers for every sixth-grader. Surely, with a little more thought than I’ve given, our state legislators can come up with more ways to save money and bring Michigan back to financial solvency, without hurting the most basic and vulnerable members of our society — our children. But our friends in Lansing are paying too much attention to matters that don't really matter, such as bills to name the stale bird or to keep gays out of the definition of marriage. Let’s hold our state lawmakers accountable. If they continue to be preoccupied with non­ essential feel-good tripe, let’s throw these rascals out of the Capitol building when we go to the polls next year. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics major and minor fields of study. “I have never laid claim to being a musi­ cian, only a teacher.” Moyer told the reporter. “Experience counts in musical produc­ tions,” he said in that 1978 interview. “Even with an academic background in theater, you learn how to pul on a show by putting on a show. It's that simple. Everyone has a part to play. Some sing the songs, some dance the dances. Others provide the musical accompa­ niment, the costumes, the makeup, the stage sets, the props, the scenery, the lights, the cast. Each depends on the other." At that time, he also reminisced about the men’s can-can line in "The Merry Widow." “That started out as a nonsense dance and ended up as a pretty decent routine with high kicks that brought down the house." Moyer also told the reporter, “We thought of the shows as a service and an entertain­ ment to the community, and as a learning experience for the students. We just try to break even, and we usually do.” He also had his choirs perform at various places in the area, such as nursing homes and for service groups and other organizations. On his own time, he also taught private lessons to many. Herb Moyer was elected president of the Jaycees (known then as the Junior Chamber of Commerce) in 1953. He also was the director Of a new Hastings City Chorus in 1966. Two years later he was honored al a banquet for his work with community youth and for his achievements in producing the school operettas. He was grand marshal of the 1978 Hastings Christmas parade in honor of his service and accomplishments. Both were members of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and for many years he was choir director there. Herb Moyer was bom in Toledo, Ohio and graduated from Monroe High School in 1941. He served with the U.S. Marines from 1942-46. Moyer earned a bachelor’s degree at Eastern Michigan University and a mas­ ter’s degree from Michigan State University. During his early years of teaching to sup­ plement his income. Moyer was a bus driver for about 10 years and cleaned furnaces in summers. He enjoyed hobbies of reading and golf. Eileen liked to play bridge with her many friends. She was a 1941 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Monroe. The couple's children are Cindy and Jack Bender of Hastings, Julie Marie Moyer of Allegan and Randy Moyer of Hastings. Other survivors include four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two sisters. Fem Giebel and Vema (Kenneth) Butler of Monroe. SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE ft LONGSTREET, LLP attorney. at law Frequently asked questions about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Robert Longstreet is a partner with the Ian- firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Longstreet. LLP. Hastings, one must take the total value of the couple’s countable where he practices in the area: of estate planning, long assets (which doesn't include the home, car. personal term care planning, elder law. nursing home rights, property and pre-paid funeral contracts) as of the first day the institutionalized spouse entered the nursing business transactions, real and estate general civil/cnminal law. In order to determine the Protected Spousal Amount, home and divide that figure by two. Historically, attorneys have been asked to provide estate planning advice regarding two areas: probate With many of our clients and estate tax avoidance. spending a large portion of their estate on nursing home care, a third area of estate planning lias emerged at A Siegel. Hudson. Gee Longstreet: Long Terra Care Planning. With clients facing the extraordinary emo­ The minimum Protected Spousal Amount is $17,856 and the maxi­ mum amount is $89,280. For example, a couple with $70,000 in countable assets wook, be allowed to keep $2,000 for the institutionalized spouse and another $35,000 ($70,000 + 2 » $35,000) for the community spouse. The amount that would have to be “spent down" befok Medicaid eligibility is achieved would be tional and financial demands associated with long-term $33,000 ($70,000 - $2,000 - $35,000 - $33,000). On care. we seek to provide reliable advice regarding this the other hand, a couple with $200,000 in countable complex area of the law. assets would be allowed lo keep $2,000 for the institu­ tionalized spouse and another $89280 (the maximum Frequently Asked Question: Someone told me that when my wife goes into the nursing home, we will have to spend "her half' of our assets on the nursing home before she will qualify for Medicaid. Is this true? many people misunderstand the basic natu- would be $108,720 ($200,000 - $89280 - $2,000 - $108,720). way This very common question highlights tk allowance) for the community spouse. Here, the spend down amount before Medicaid eligibility is achieved »f tl« Medicaid program and its spousal protestio Finally, while it is true that the institutionalized spouse will not be eligible for Medicaid as long as the couple retains countable assets that exceed the combi­ The general rule is that for someo nation of the Protected Spousal amount plus $2,000, it Medicaid assistance, they can own r is not true that the excess assets must be spent on the $2,000 in “countable assets." Howevc urxing home specifically. Clients we sec have many ried person seeks Medicaid assistance iptions for reducing their countable assets other than home, in addition to die $2,000 of assets rationalized spouse is able to keep, the m-i paying for nursing home care. •• i alized spouse (what we call the “communi: is allowed to keep additional assets: the “Piot^ied This article and other information may be viewed al www.siegelhudson.cocn. Mr. Longstreet can be reached at 269-945-3495 or rlongstreetfe siegelhudson.com. Spousal Amount." Library closed all day Friday The Hastings Public Library will be closed all day Friday. Oct. 10. due to ceiling and wall repairs. The Community Action Ngency of South Central Michigan has the following Job open­ ings at the Barry County Head Start site: SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS, ‘10/HR. Refer to CAASCM website www.CAASCM.oro for additional Information. No phone calls, please. If interested, please submit an application or resume by mail or In person to Human Resources, CAASCM. 175 Main Street. P.O. Box 1026. Battle Creek. Ml 49016. by fax (269) 965-1152, or e-mail votandar^raawm ora no later than October 15, 2003. Drug screen and criminal background clear­ ance required. EOE __________________ arowaro E.L.5. inc. or Your Personalized Freight Brokerage E Four years ago. Oct. 3. 1999. you were taken from us. Just last week I received a letter informing me that Harold Richards will be paroled within 30 days. What a small price to pay for taking a life, loved one. son. brother, father, and a great friend to many. I can only hope that future drunk driv­ ers that take a life will receive the pun­ ishment they truly deserve. If the punishment were life in prison, or death, would you think twice? I'm sure the majority would. / can't express the pain this has caused, for everyone. Only those who have gone through this will understand. 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Ludwick, age 60. of Hastings. died Thursday. Oct. 2. 2003 at his residence. He was bom Oct. 14, 1942 in Battle Creek, the son of Herbert and Louise (Shrube) Ludwick. Larry assembled fishing lures for K & E Litres. He enjoyed reading, going to yard sales and trapping. He was living at Wood Country View tor the past two years, and spent most of his life on Barryville Road in Dowling. He is survived by several nieces and friends. Graveside services were held Monday. Oct. 6, 2003 at Union Cemetery. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. | Mrs. Mary Near ZEELAND - Mrs. Mary Near, age 97. of Zeeland, formerly of Freeport, died Wednesday. Oct. 8, 2003. at Haven Park Christian Nursing Home in Zeeland. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Worship j CHARLOTTE - Marie “Vicki" Victoria Lea. age 55. of Charlotte, died Friday. Oct. 3, 2003. Ms. Lea was bom Sept. 18. 1948 in Charlotte, the daughter of Robert and Marie (Bisel) Lea. Ms. Lea enjoyed the local Grange dances, round dancing, square dancing, knitting and crocheting. She is survived by her father. Roben; brother. Roben (Teresa) Lea Jr. of Charlotte; nephews. Roben Lea 111 and his fiance Rene Boynton; Christopher Eugene Lea. and Jason Carroil Lea and his girlfriend. Tonya Patterson; great-nieces. Halie Michelle Lea and Paige Marie Lea. She was preceded in death by her mother. Marie, in 1995. Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 6. 2003 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Rev. Karen Wheal officiated. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Anangements were made by Way Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information avail­ able at www.prayfuneral.com. ogether j. ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Service 600 p.m.. Bible Study A Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 — ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 105 S Jefferson Father Al Russell. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev Richard Moore, Pastor Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. Office hours: _ Sunday Schoo: 1045 ajn. Morning Worship Sunday 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Chib Sunday M*ne* 8:30 un. and 11:00 tner. the program will begin in Sept.) (child caie provided). HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. SAINTS ANDREW & M ATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services - all ages. Morning Warship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Rainbows or J J. Bible Qua rage* 2 or Jumor Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Munsme* or Teen Bible Qua (ages 13-19k Adult Bible Study - No For mere information call 795-2370 or Rev Dav>d T Hustwwk 948­ 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all aervi?c*. Affiliated with the independent Whgtkan Church (CanaJa Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Service*; Sunday. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member CWr* of the World-Wide Anglican €ommuni.m~ 315 W. and W. Center St). Church Office (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles R McCabe 10. Rector. Mr. F. William Voctberg. Director of 10 a.m Children's Chapel and CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm ajn. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 ajn. Morning Wonhip Service; 6:00 7.00 pjn. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mt. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.. Worship 11.00 ajn.; Evening Service at 600 pjn.; QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-l 1 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058. Derc Wood Sr. - Adult Miimtnes: Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 ajn. a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m., Evening Servax; 7.00 p.m. Sr High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awana. irf. and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for mformation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Rowxe. (517) 852-9228. Morrung Cdebrrtion 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry. 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dooen Momson. Service Tunes: ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sptrrt-fiDed church. Meeting at the of Awyna Rd.. Nnhvdk. Midi 49073. boys & gtrh ages 4-12. Pasters David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love "Where Everyone ts 1-616-73I-5IW or 1-517-852-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave_ Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: Our Neighbors' (Phtlippuns 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? 9:30-11 ajn. Fun-Fndavs 7-9 p.m. Jr. Hi Sept- 12th A Sr Hi Sept 19th meet al fee new church property. North 86*43, plan to get dirty. Coming up: Oct. 4th Bonfire 4 p.m. (all church) also al the new property . Join us soon, we look forward lo GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phene 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. Oct 9 - 5:45-7:00 p.m Grace Notes; 7:00 p.m.. Adventures; 700 p.m. Choir. Friday. Oct. 10 - 6:30-10 p.ra. Rock Group. Saturday. Oct. 11-10 a.m. Catechism 4; 11.*00 a.m. Youth Ministry Prayer Tune, 4-7 p.m. Fall Fami'y Gathenng/Haynde; 8.-00 Oct. 12- 8.00 A 1045 a.m. Worship; 030 un. Sunday School; 600-8.00 pjn.. Middle School Youth Group Mondav. Oct 13 - 7:00 pjn.. Women' of Faith. Tuesday. Oct. 14 700 pjn. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Oct 15 - 1000 a.m. Wordwatcben; 10:00 a.m.. Healthy Families; 2:00 pjn.. Congregation HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) Imncfi voyagerJiet Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma. Music Director. Enn Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 ajn. - Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. LIVE! Under the Dome (Contemporary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 ajn. a.m. Refreshments. 11:00 Traditional Service. Sunday School. Nursery ts provided dunng both WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7:00 p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8:00 Chancel Choir rehearsal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 UVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. ’.'.OO pjn prayer meeting in the lounge. Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic 9:30 ajn. Newairtter Deadline School 11:15 a m. Nursery provided. Jumor church. Youth group Saturday nights - Praise Services 7*30 pjn. For more information call ajn. Nursery provided. Jr. Church Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday me enuren otnee. evening*. 9:30. Church Service 10.30 ajn. for 4 years thro 3rd grade). 400 pjn. Quizzen and Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 900 ajn. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Sing'n Share (Adults). Youth 6th12th grades, and CLC (Christian Life Club) 3 yrs. old thro 5th Grade. NEW Bi-monthly (ail church) Coffee fellowship September 28th 1000 ajn. and Senior Coffee Hour FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E. l.umm. Interim Pastor Sunday Services - 9:00 ajn. Traditional Worship; 1000 a.m. Coffee Hour m the Lounge; 10.10 a.m. Church School; 11:20 ajn Contemporary Worship. The 000 Service ts broad­ cast oser WBCH-AM 1220. "Hie 11:20 Service is broadcast oser Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided for both servic­ es SPECIAL EVENTS: October FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd Pastor the Spirit. Wonhip service M 10.30 a.m. Sermon Topic through November 2nd. "Home Improvement Series." Kid's For tstry. leadership training. 1000 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. 6:00 pun WedMaday: Bible Class 700 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 Slate Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Bohwood St across from Tom's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Purtar of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all service*. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 ajn. Adult classes: Jesus Can Relate. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • 'Prescriptions'' 118 S. Jefferson -945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan -222*1. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Haatmgs, Michigan HASTINGS - Mrs. Haruc J. Buskirk, age 73. of Hastings, died Monday. Oct. 6. 2003 at her residence. Mrs. Buskirk was bom on April 15, 1930 in Japan. She was raised in Japan and attended school there. She was married to Richard E. Buskirk. Sr. on Sept. 15.1955. Moved to Hastings in 1962 from Moline. She was a member of Grace Brethren Church. She enjoyed gardening and was a loving wife, motlier and grandmother. Preceding her in death was her husband. Richard, on July 9, 1999. Mrs. Buskirk is survived by son, Richard (Bonnie) Buskirk of Hastings; granddaugh­ ters, Trixie Buskirk-Rasey, Amanda Buskirk. Angel Buskirk. Stephanie Buskirk. Heidi Buskirk; grandson. Richard Jacob (Ricky) Buskirk; great-grandson, Christopher Jay Nyland; a brother and a sister in Japan. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. until service time. Services will be held Friday, Oct. 10, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Russell Sarver will officiate. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. ! it Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. HASTINGS - Lawrence G. “Jack" Foote, age 83. of Hastings went home to be with his Lord Saturday, Oct. 4. 2003 at Tendercare of Hastings. He fought a courageous battle against congestive heart failure. Jack was bom on Jan. 10, 1920 in Castleton Township of Barry County the son of Loren and Nellie (Cronk) Foote. He grad­ uated from Hastings High School in 1939. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946. He retired from Continental Insurance Company in 1982. Jack enjoyed golfing, camping, fishing and playing his guitar. Preceded in death by his first wife Norma (Cooley) Foote on Nov. 10. 1982; four broth­ ers, Floyd, Ed, Fred, and Robert; a sister, Lucille Stauffer. He is survived by his wife, Winifred (Lancaster) (Keller) Foote whom he married June 29, 1985; son. David (Patricia) Foote of Port Orchard, Washington; step-son. Stephen (AnnetU.) Keller of Mt. Vernon. Washington; step-daughter. Lee Anne (Herb) KellerBuwalda of Granger. Indiana; sister, Ruth Curtiss of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003 at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Moore officiating. Burial was at Irving Township Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial con­ tributions to Hope United Methodist Church, United Way. or the charity of their choice. Arrangements u ere made by Wren Funeral home. Hastings. MIDDLEVILLE - Maynard B Park, age 83, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 4. 2003. Maynard B. Park was a lifetime Barry County fanner. Maynard B. Park was bom on Jan. 26. 1920 at Yankee Springs, the son of Ben and Ruth (Kilburn) Park. He was raised in Middleville, and attended Thomapplc Kellogg schools, graduating in 1939. He was married to Ardylh V. Kingsley on June 30. 1944 at Newaygo, and lived on the family farm. The farm had been in the family for two generations. He was a member of the Middleville Lodge 231 and the Michigan Farm Bureau. He was an outdoors enthusiast, playing golf al Yankee Springs, fishing, watching his crops grow, bowling, playing cards, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his three daughters, Judy (Jerry) Jackiewicz of Hastings, Pam (Doug) Cook of Delton and Carol (Sam) Ayers of Hastings; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law. Ann and husband Larry Ames of Dutton, Margaret Kingsley of Kentwood and Dena Verhil of Ada; several nieces and nephews. was preceded in death by Ardyth V. Park and his parents. Ben Park. Funeral and committal services were held Wednesday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman offi­ ciating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. James R. VanDien HASTINGS - James R. VanDien, age 80. of Hastings, died Wednesday, Oct. I, 2003 at his residence. He was bom Nov. 23. 1922 in LaPorte, Ind., the son of Ross and Anna (Glaser) VanDien. He graduated from South Bend Central High School in 1941. James served in the United States Army Air Force from 1942 until 1945. where he was an airplane and engine mechanic. He married Rowena Gallon July 20. 1946. He was an avid Cubs fan. enjoyed fish­ ing and model trains. He was preceded in death by his parents and a half brother. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Rowena VanDien of Hastings; sons. William (Carol) VanDien of Kalamazoo. Terry (Judy) VanDien of Hastings; grandchildren. Jennifer Girdham, Robin Morast. Naomi VanDien. Camille VanDien. Ian Walker, sister. Beth Morast; three half sisters and one half brother. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. A military burial will take place at a later date at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorials can be made to Paralyzed Veterans Association. Arrangements were by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 CLOVERDALE - L. Marguerite Lewis of Cloverdale passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1. 2003. She was bom June 4. 1914 in Lacey, the daughter of Wallace and Grace (Babcock) Mack. Marguerite worked for many years at the Hastings Manufacturing Company. She was a very giving and charitable per­ son. She loved to play cards, bingo, do needle­ point and crocheting which earned her many blue ribbons al the county fair. She was an avid bowler. Most of all she loved being with family and friends. She was a 1932 graduate of Hastings High School. Marguerite belonged to the Ruth Circle of the United Methodist Church, the VFW Auxiliary and the Ladies of the Moose. Her first marriage was to Ellis A. Kelley and he preceded her in death. She married Waller J. Lewis, who survives. She and Walt did much traveling through­ out the United States and made many friends along the way. After retirement they spent winters in Brooksville. Florida until November 2002 when failing health brought them back to Michigan. She is survived by her husband. Walt; son. Dr. Jack (Leu) Kelley of West Lafayette. <nd.; dxughter Janice (Albert) Atanay of Lake 21. Delton; stepchildren, Mary Lou (Bob) MackAluso of Battle Creek. Phil (Marilyn) Lewis of Salem. South Carolina. Suzanne (Rob) Nash of Freeport, Barb (Karl) Anders of Delton. Jim (Anita) Lewis of Richland; and a brother-in-law. Horace (Barb) Edmonds; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is the last of the “Mack Giris". She was preceded in death by sisters. Helen Storm, Mary (Bryant) Ryan. Edith Goundrill, Mildred Rhodes and Dorothy Edmonds. A memorial service was conducted Saturday, Oct. 4 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Albert Atanay officiated. Private inurnment in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the VFW National Home for Children, Eaton Rapids will be appreciated. Arrangements were by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Donald E. Speck WOODLAND - Donald E. Speck, age 73. of Davenport Road, Woodland, died Friday, Oct. 3. 2003 al Pennock Hospital. Mr. Speck was bom on July 25, 1930 in Turtle Creek. Pennsylvania, the son of Elmer and Clara (Figard) Speck. . He was raised in the Mansfield. Ohio area and attended schools there, graduating in 1948 from Mansfield High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He w as married lo Virginia Ann Brooks on May 8. 1976. He retired in 1983 from Fisher Body Division of General Motors Corp, after 30 years of employment. He was a loving husband, father and grand­ father. He attended the Vermontville Bible Church, enjoyed flying and was a licensed pilot, liked to fish and living at his previous lake home at Crystal Lake. . Mr. Speck is survived by his wife. Virginia; daughters, Andrea (Rob) Schick of Woodland, Kim Morgan of Eaton Rapids. Karen O’Meara of Millers Villa, Pennsylvania. Sandra Ferguson of New Zealand; son. Jeffrey (Cindi) Middaugh of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; five grandchildren; brother. David (Joyce) Speck of North Huntington, Pennsylvania and sister, Dorothy (Keith) Stahl of Bonnieville, Kentucky. Memorial services wereheld Wednesday, Oct. 8. 2003 at Vermontville Bible Church. Pastor Daniel E. Smith officiating. There will be no visitation. A memorial reception al the church will immediately follow services. Memorial contributions may be made lo Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Area Obituaries continued page 14 5 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 9. 2003 — Pace 7 Second-graders in Teresta Bolo's ciassroom used Charlie the Caterpillar to help them learn about the school grounds and rules and procedures. HASTINGS - Ralph Edwin Saxton was bom July 4, 1920 in Detroit. A patriotic American, he died peacefully Thursday. Oct. 2, 2003 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was 83. His mother, Lena Mac (Brewer) and his father, Willis Webster Saxton, predeceased him. As a small child, he moved with his parents to Traverse City where he attended school and worked on dairy farms and as a lumber­ jack during the Great Depression. As one of the Greatest Generation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and received basic training at Camp Roberts. Calif. He was assigned guard duty in Panama for six months, then was transferred to Fort Collins. Colo. He later received intensive combat infantry training at the William Randolph Hearst estate in San Simeon, Calif. He traveled by military train to Los Angeles and flew by transport plane to Liverpool, England in the midst of World War II. He was in the third wave of Omaha Beach and fought his way across Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland. While hospitalized al St. Lo, France he received notification that his entire company had been wiped out. He earned the combat infantry badge, good conduct, victory, American cam­ paign. European African Middle Eastern campaign medals and four bronze stars. Upon discharge from the Army in 1945, he began a 31-year career at the GM Pontiac Motor Division in Engine Plant #9. He retired in 1976 and is a member of Local UAW 653. His vocation and avocation were one and the same. He liked classic cars, tools and tin­ kering. He enjoyed many years with his wife, Dorothy, at their ‘up north’ cabin in Meredith, fishing and snowmobiling. As a resident of Carveth Assisted Living Village, be enjoyed the many social activities there and his rela­ tionship with other residents and staff. He is survived by his wife. Dorothy (Boak) Phelan of Hastings; stepchildren, James Phelan (Charlene) of Memphis. Tenn, and Jacqueline (Phelan) Muma (Doug) of Hastings; stepgrandchildren, James and Patrick Phelan, Patricia (Phelan) Davis; William, Stephen. Jacques and Sean Battiste; nine great-stepgrandchildren; half sister, Rosemary Samons; nieces ano nephews. A private military memorial in celebration of his life will take place Thursday. Oct. 9 with interment at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Those wishing to honor him may make memorial contributions to Carveth Assisted Living Village in Middleville. The family is being served by Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. I____Jack Schaffer MIDDLEVILLE - Jack Schaffer, age 80 of Middleville, passed away Wednesday. Oct. 1, 2003 at home. Jack was bom on Sept. 1, 1923 in Middleville, the son of Claude and Hazel Schaffer. He was raised in Yankee Springs and attended Middleville schools. He was married to Charlene Sutton on November 26. 1949. Jack was employed at Cady Aluminum as a tool and die foreman, and retired from Cady Aluminum. He was a member of Wayland VFW Post. Jack spent his entire life as an avid out­ doorsman, hunting, fishing, and could recount many stories of the history of the Yankee Springs area. Hobbies included woodworking and refin­ ishing furniture for friends and neighbors. He is survived by two daughters, Carmel Kay (Ralph) Hoover of Banle Creek and Jorga Hoffman of Texas; three sons. Steven (Rebecca) Schaffer of Nashville. Biff (Jacqueline) Schaffer of Hopkins and Kent Schaffer of Middleville; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, five stepgrandchil­ dren; two sisters. Grace (Frank) Gorctzka of Richland and Pat Holes of Middleville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Charlene Schaffer and daughter, Cathy Lee Schaffer. Funeral services were held Saturday. Oct. 4, 2003 at Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor Clayton Garrison officiat­ ed. Interment was in Robbins Cemetery. Yankee Springs Township. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. MELBOURNE, FL - Donald Doxey, age 84, of Melbourne, Florida, died Sept. 26, 2003. Don was bom March 23, 1919 in Hastings to Leonard and Mabel (Hewitt). Don graduated from Hastings High School in 1937. He served in the Marine Corps as a career, originally as a paratroop­ er. He was commissioned in the field after Guadalcanal retiring as a Full Bird Colonel as a member of the 1st Marine Division. He participated actively in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. In retirement he taught industrial arts for 10 years at a local middle school in Key West, Florida. Don is survived by his wife, Jane (Lawrence) of Virginia, whom he married in October 1941. They had four sons, Donald, Bruce, Jan. Kim and one daughter, Sabrina; 15 grand­ children; eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. • He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold and sisters, Leila and Beatrice. He was a member of the Masons for many years. Following memorial services in Melbourne, his ashes will repose in Arlington National Memorial Cemetery. Caterpillar helps 2nd-graders learn procedures and rules Teresta Bolo's second-graders at Southeastern Elementary School spent the first week of school learning classroom pro­ cedures and rules. To instill upon the students the importance of using "put-ups" and not "put-downs," the teacher read a story called Charlie the Caterpillar. One student. Patrick Singleterry, summarized '.he lesson learned from the book; "You should treat others the way that you would like to be treated." Another stu- Vem and Betty Thalmann. midnight wedding. Oct. 14-15, 1953. Thalmanns to celebrate fiftieth anniversary dent, Michelle Howlett, learned that "...it doesn't matter whats on the outside, it matters what's on the inside." After reading the story, students went on a hunt for Charlie. They followed the green leaves that Charlie left behind as clues. After stopping in the gym. music and art rooms, the media center, a classroom and the office, stu­ dents returned to the classroom to find that Charlie had already left the building. However, he left a caterpillar cupcake on each student's desk and a letter. The letter read. "Dear second grade friends. I am so sorry that I missed seeing you today. 1 had a lunch date with Katie the Caterpillar and had to hurry. I enjoyed visiting Southeastern Elementary School. I hope that you enjoyed the treat and always remember to follow Classroom Rule #5: Use Put-ups. Love, Charlie" As a culminating activity, students wrote return letters to Charlie. This lesson allowed students to tour the building, be introduced to staff members and to review classroom rules whil incorporating reading and writing. You’re invited to help us celebrate our 50th anniversary. Saturday. Oct. II. 2003 at an open house from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Delton VFW Post, Stoney Point Road. The couple requests no gifts, please. Can you believe WL 11 W1»I1 11UU a a Happy Birthday^ your loving family Happy^f^ Birthday BUB! Eileen M. Moyer HASTINGS - Herbert R. Moyer, age 80, of Hastings, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003 as the result of an automobile acci­ dent. His wife, Eileen M. Moyer, age 80, died Wednesday as the result of the same automobile accident. Friends can meet with the family Friday. Oct 10. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial services for Herbert R. and Eileen M. Moyer will be held Saturday Oct. 11.2003, at 10:00 a.m. at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. VERMONTVILLE - Theresa Ann Ward, age 44. of Vermontville, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003 at Spectrum Health­ Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Ward was bom Aug. 7, 1959 in Lansing, the daughter of Dorian and Barbara (Knickerbocker) Schlee. She was raised in the Vermontville area and attended Maple Valley Schools and graduated Maple Valley High School. She was married to Dennis Lee Roy Ward on Feb. 6, 1979. Theresa’s employment included nursing homes and convenience stores. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Mrs. Ward is survived by her husband, Dennis; daughters. Shannon (Randy) Shuller of Charlotte, Tonya (Justin) Oiser of Vermontville, Fawn Magoon of Charlotte. Leann (Jason) Fork of Vermontville. Latisha Ward of Vermontville; step-daughter. Charity Hester of Nashville; 12 grandchildren; par­ ents, Barbara and Dorian Schlee of South Carolina; sisters, Wanda. Trina, Mary and Tammy; and brothers. Kevin, Vince and Dorian, Jr. Services were held Monday. Oct. 6, 2003 at Grace Community Church in Nashville. Pastor Don Roscoe officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Karl I. McDonald HASTINGS - Karl I. McDonald, age 73. of Hastings, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003 at his residence. Respecting his wishes, there will be no services. , Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. a' f Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. CaH... 269-945-9554 ■CBBMKH-.— Love, Linda, Nancy & Mary awn $Dick & Barb Main Medical Assistant / Nurse to celebrate 50 Years Busy Family Practice Office is looking for MA/Nurse to work 3-4 days week. Flexible hours and excellent benefits. 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Oct. 9) at Lake Manor. Visitors and guests arc welcome. Very! Stahi of Clarksville will be the ciuertainer. He yodels and plays music. He also is a fine storyteller, relating his Germany experiences. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday. Oct. 11. at Lake Manor. Hosts greeting arrivals will be John and Ann Fahey from Hubbardston. The speak­ er will be member Marilyn Cahoon of Clarksville, who will present a history Boston Township and Saranac. She also is very much involved with the Lowell Historical Society. Program assignments for next year have been made among the members of the board of directors, with some of the monthly programs already set. The next event will be the antiques appraisal from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 18. at the Lake Odessa Library . This will be open to the public. Any item small enough to be carried in is eligible to be appraised by the professional. The charge is $2 per item. There to seating for those waiting in line. It is Interesting to listen to the appraisals before and after one's own. The local VFW post will have its monthly flea market and craft show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Oct. 10. Tables are for rent. The Lakewood Community Ambulance Service will be host for an “Oktoberfest" cele­ bration from 9 a.m. lo 5 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 11 at Cunninghams' Acre on M-50 west of town. There will be crafts, baked goods and other items for sale. Lunch wit’ be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Area veterans of the Korean Conflict, which ended 50 years ago this month, were honored Monday night at a special ceremony at Lakewood High School. The veterans were presented with medals commissioned by the government BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS’ of South Korea. Rep. The veterans to be honored were seated on stage. The local VFW post made a presentation of the colors, coming down the two aisles and proceeding to the stage. Recorded music of "The Star Spangled Banner" followed. The speaker for the evening was Lt. Col. Ray Pruett of the Michigan National Guird. Rob Weiss, a Department VFW officer, read the history of the medal. Pruett. Weiss and State Rep. Gary Newell each look part in the presentations. The honored guests received the medals, caps and a citation from the Stale of Michigan. Each of the veterans was called forward and they gave a salute. Local veterans included Kenneth Ackerson. Frank Frost Jr.. Robert Hershberger. Mitchell Misner. Eugene O’Mara. Lyle Sandbrook. Fred Shuen Jr.. Orto Smith. Robert Cross. Dale Cunningham. Picture taking was welcomed. Reporter Helen Mudry from Lakewood News was on hand to take notes and photograph each of the local veterans. At the conclusion, punch and cookies were served in the mom where the guests were invited to greet the veterans and their families. Harvest of soybeans is speeding along. With dry days and warmer temperatures in mid­ week. conditions are better. One field near the village had its harvest done in record time with use of two big John Deere harvesters, a storage wagon on caterpillar tracks and a waiting semi-truck lo haul away the grain. The field was laid bare in a very few hours. Harvest of green beans came to a halt on Saturday for Twin City Foods. The harvest in t.he final weeks was hampereo by wet fields in the south part of the state. Hastings City Bank FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Hasting* City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. ^Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Dressing dilemma Dear Annie: I am a cross-dresser and have been since my pre-teen years. I would like to discuss my behavior with my mother in order to find out if something happened in my early years that may have contributed to this. However, from other discussions with Mom. I know she is very opposed to "deviant" lifestyles. Tm afraid she'd flip out if she saw me cross-dressing. I really would like to get some information, but I don't know how to approach her. Should I forget about it or bring it up and prepare myself for the consequences? Confused in Skirts Dear Confused: We don't recommend talk­ ing to your mother while you are wearing a skirt and makeup. That may be more than she can handle. Instead, schedule some time when the two of you can have some privacy. Mom will undoubtedly be upset at first, but in time, she may be able to accept the situation. For advice on how to approach the subject, contact Tri-Ess. an organization for crossdresvers and transgendered individuals: Tri­ Ess National. 8880 Bellaire B2 PMB 104, Houston. Texas 77036-4621 (tri-ess.org). Meddling mother is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are Glass Bloc* Windows currently looking for a Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor io join our team. The incumbent is responsible for building, equipment and grounds maintenance for multiple locations. Supervises flic duties of general maintenance personnel. Plans major repair 1-800-237-2379 and remodeling projects. Makes minor plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs. Negotiates service contracts and lease agreements. Maintains records on PC program. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Apply at the Human Resources Department: Hastings City Bank. 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. EOE/M-F 09525752 OPEN HOUSE Saturday * Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 436 W. Bond, Hastings Large lot, 1 block from middle school, 2 bedroom, all new construction. $125,000 obo. 948-2005 or (269) 838-9162 Anniversaiy Snle Celebration! Save on the BEST at Giilc’s? The store Is on SALE tor you! Your Choice of the BEST items! Just Clip and use this shopping pass on regular price, sole price and even clearance Items, too! SHOPPING PASS EXTRA 20% OFF, EXTRA 1O°/o OFF Dear Annie: My daughter and her fiance are getting married soon Ever since they announced their engagemen’, his mother has become a tyrant. She has made several demands, not requests, and planning this event has become a nightmare. "Carly" and "Jake" want to keep their weddir g simple. The best man and maid of honor arc close friends, and Carly's brother and Jake’s sister will be attendants. No other fam­ ily members arc included in the ceremony. This was the couple's wish. When Jake's mother heard this, she went crazy. She doesn't feel the role given to the groom's sister is "important" enough and has sent me nasty e-mails about it I have tried to reason with the lady, but she's adamant. She says if her daughter is not given a bigger role, they will not attend. This is very hurtful to Jake and Carty. Jake told me his mom has always put his sister on a pedestal. He u tired of playing second fid­ dle and wants this to be his day. I want the kids to start their new life together with hap­ piness, yet his mom seems determined to tear them apart. What should we do? - Bride's Mother Dear Mom: It's a loving gesture for you to get between Jake and his mother, but this is something he will have lo handle himself. Jake needs to decide how much he is willing to compromise with the barracuda for the sake of family harmony. To placate Mama, can Jake's sister be given an additional assignment' at the wedding? Regardless of how large a role she plays, Jake and Carty still will be the stars of the show. However, if it sticks in his craw and threatens to destroy his wedding day. he should tell Mama. "No dice." and accept the fallout. Whole or hug? Dear Annie: The letter from ’ Angry Auntie in Connecticut" made me furious. She described how her nephew's grandparents did not send him a gift when he graduated because he hadn't hugged his grandfather when he left on Christmas Eve. Young men and women that age arc dying almost daily in the hostile countries in which they serve in the armed forces. Families hold their collective breath hoping the next casual­ ty won t be one of their own. Those grandpar­ ents should speak to the grandparents of these servicemen and women. I guarantee every­ one of them would be thrilled to know their families will be whole on Christmas, with or without hugs. - Indignant in Vermont Dear Indignant: Thank you for putting things in the proper perspective. Sleeping solution Dear Annie: I’d like to respond to the letter from "Prescott, Ontario," who was having vivid dreams that were so realistic she could­ n't tell if they had really happened or not. You were right to recommend a steep clinic. The description is definitely a symptom of a sleep disorder and a signal that the brain is having trouble differentiating between being asleep and being awake. Other symptoms of this dis­ order can be hallucinations and sleep paralyfis (where you wake up but can't move for several seconds). I experienced some of these symptoms for years. During a particularly stressful period. I also started experiencing sudden uncontrol­ lable daytime sleepiness and was ultimately diagnosed with narcolepsy. It is likely I had been suffering from this in one form or anoth­ er since I was in college. Essentially. I’ve been sleep-deprived for the last decade. I already can see that treating this problem will result in a huge improvement in my qual­ ity of life. Make sure that "Prescott” doesn't delay in finding a doctor who takes the prob­ lem seriously. - Waking Up in Colorado Dear Colorado: Many readers were con­ cerned about "Prescott" and offered a variety of explanations for the realistic dreams. Perhaps one of these will help: From Arizona: Last year, I began to have nightmares and would often wake up crying or hysterical. The line between reality and my dreams eventually began to blur. By chance, I discovered that nightmares were listed as a possible side effect of my antidepressant medication. I told the doctor, who substituted something else, and the dreams eventually subsided. From Reading, Mass.: When I started tak­ ing a drug for high blood pressure, I began to experience vivid, frightening dreams. The symptoms abated after I'd been on the med­ ication for several months, though I do still experience them occasionally. From Anchorage, Alaska: Realistic and frightening dreams are a frequent side effect of many medications, especially pain, kilters. I've taught myself to wake up, go sit on the couch, breathe deeply and relax. From there, I can take the nightmare and create a positive twist or clear my mind completely. The sub­ conscious is a powerful tool. On the Internet: This condition may not be medical, but rather metaphysical. "Prescott" may have experienced these drcam situations in a past life. This person desperately needs a past-life regression and a psychic reading. From Ojai. Calif.: This is for "Prescott": Your dreams arc real because you're in a spir­ itual realm. I have had several insightful rev­ elations this way. From Chicago: I am highly allergic to per­ fume and could not figure out why I had wild dreams until 1 realized that my detergent had fragrance added. Once I switched to fra­ grance-free and dye-free detergents, the crazy dreams disappeared. Burlington. N.C.: For a number of years. I suffered from this same malady. I'd fall asleep at stoplights, dream that traffic was moving, and rear-end the vehicle in front of me. The good part was that a lot of answers to prob­ lems at work would come to me during these "dreams." Six years ago. my wife insisted I go to a sleep clinic because of my snoring. There, doctors discovered that I suffered from acute steep apnea and that my breathing stopped 76 times an hour. The doctors recommended I sleep with a breathing device. Now. 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ALL Sale & Clearance Price Pttrchases VALID throuoh SUNDAY 10/121 year; old!' k Sunday Brunch at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Sunday, October 12*, 2003 West State St. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-7, Sun 12-4 us In welcoming ar new chef, Richard Ccntala New menu selections Include an omelet bar and a carving station Seating at Ham and 1230pm Please Join our program at US pm on Mch^gan is Cougar Country, Call (269) 721-4190 for reservations Members CT for adits and $5 fa- children (ages 3-10) NarMembers SB tor adults and $6 fa-chiton (ages 3-10) 701W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, MI r �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 9. 2003 - Page 9 (From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Maria Atmore Joy Stanton By Joyce Wdnbrecht The following manuscript was orginally hand wrinen in 1920 and was in the Nancy Boorsma papers. It was written by Ida Smith her daughter and granddaughter. Haidee Buxton. They write: Marie Atmore was born in Buckingham Parrish. Norfolk County. Colson Farms at Willoughy Hall, England, on Oct. 17. 1831. At the age of 12 years old she came to America with her parents, Matthew and Maria Atmore and 13 brothers and sisters, settling in Pennfield Township. Here they shared the tri­ als and hardship of early pioneer life and in that Christian home were taught the nobler principles that went to make her life a life of self sacrifice and built a character for eternity. At 19 years of age she married Dudley M. Joy and came to the northwestern corner of Assyria Township, Barry County, and settled on a farm in the Joy neighborhood, where the father and two sons had first settled. This farm is now (1920) owned and occupied by their grandson. Charles Atmore Sianton. eldest son of Rufus and Isabelle Joy Sumton. At this time the country was a wilderness with plenty of deer bear and other wild ani­ mals, as well as wolves too that evidently thought it was duty to make the long nights one long time of agony of fear and suspense by howling, sneaking ways when the husband and father must by necessity be absent. There was a large Indian camp just a few miles from the family home. Maria always said that she was not afraid of them for they Home of Russell Kimball Stanton. R.K., Maria. Bert R., Levi K., Harold (child). had never harmed or molested anything of theirs. She often told of the lime when Belle (Isabelle) was bom. how the Indians came alone or in numbers to see the little pale face baby, bringing presents of food, baskets of bead ornaments. She was the first while child bom in this part of the county. There in their humble home site lived the life of the brave, true woman of her day. meeting every obstacle with stout heart and courageous spirit. In the spring of 1863 two little girls, Sada. age 4 years and Elmira. 2 years old died from diphtheria. This was a hard blow for these par­ ents, as they loved their children dearly. In September of 1863, when many brave, true men and boys were called to the colors; when friends and neighbors were enlisting the father and husband, although dreading the sep­ aration from his family, and realizing some­ thing of what it would mean to his wife, yet Dudley Joy had the courage to go to the aid of his country. And she thought fearfully of the outcome, and not knowing just how they were to fare, bade him to go and do his duty with her blessing and prayers for a safe return. During the following winter baby, Abeline Adella, age 3, was taken ill and died one bitter cold night. A kind friend, Ann Maile was with the mother and children to aid and comfort them for they loved the crippled darling child who had never walked or been able to sit up or talk. How they longed for the husband and father at this time and were eagerly looking forward to his return. They will remember a beautiful May morn­ ing in 1864. when their mother and grandfa­ ther Joy started for Battle Creek with the expectation of bringing their father home. Everything was in readiness. The house was all cleaned and whitewashed, which was the height of perfection in those days, and we can only imagine all of the favorite foods prepared and waiting for him. How their hearts sank when they learned that he was not on the train and would never return to his waiting family, for like many oth­ ers. he had paid the supreme sacrifice and was buried on David’s Island, New York. No one had notified the family of his death. Maria Atmore Joy was a war widow. This meant new trials added to het lot and which she must face. But her brave and indomitable willpower asserted itself again and God gave her strength and courage to come out victori­ ous. She didn’t sit down and weep like so many would have done under the circum­ stances, because as she often said in later years, she didn’t have time, but went onward and brought up her icmaining famiiy of four girls and one boy; Isabelle, Dorcas, Eva. Ida and Warren D. Joy. She had been converted to the Christian faith and had joined the Congregational Church at Lacy during the Reverend Aukcn’s ministry. She lived a practical Christian life. It was certainly the wonderful manner in which she taught that little infant class in Sunday School. How she did interest those little ones and instilled into their hearts the message of love and truth. Her wonderful personality enabled her to do well, for she loved the work. Time passed and the family grew up and went to homes of their own, except for daugh­ ter Eva. who passed away in her 20th year, leaving two little girls for her mother and their grandmother to raise. She was to all a sharing person our joys and sorrows, ever patient w-ith our faults and shortcomings. She was always ready to come, in sickness or trouble with her wise counsel and advice, and especially that cheery manner and pleasant smile, which helped through so many hard places. In 1883, she married Russell K. Stanton, a well known and highly esteemed resident of Baltimore Township and she spent 27 happy years on the Stanton Farm. However, as years sped on, her health became broken and a weak heart developed. It should be staled here that several years prior to her death she became a believer in the Christian Science faith from which she derived 4.99% apr* 7-year Fixed Rate Balloon Mortgage MEAP scores finally released 6 months late by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There was some good news and some not so good news for local school districts as the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) scores were released to the public on Friday, Oct. 3. Part of the not so good news is that scores are at least six months late. The company which was contracted to compile the scores for the tests taken by fourth, fifth, seventh and eighth graders had computer problems and other delays. State-wide summaries do show some increases. Approximately 65 percent of all the fourth grade students who took the mathe­ matics portion of the test met or exceeded Michigan standards. Summaries for MEAP testing at all grade levels have been posted on the Michigan Department of Treasury web site at www.michigan.gov/treasury. Scores for pub­ lic school districts and public school acade­ mies are also available. School districts will be analyzing scores to determine ways to make sure students are learning the information they need to pass the tests. Scores will be used to in the Adequate Yearly Progress reports, which schools must submit to the state department of education. Sixth-graders do not take MEAP tests. MEAP tests are given to elementary and mid­ dle school students once each year, in January and February. Each test subject has its own set of per­ formance categories. Math, social studies and science tests are scored, beginning with the 2002 results, at 1, 2, 3, 4. Reading tests are scored satisfactory, moderate and low. The writing tests arc score proficient or not yet proficient. The elementary and middle school scores arc reported in percentages. Schools will not be able to exclude any scores beginning this school year. S&ool districts artli We the scores and then work with teachers to create ways to help stu­ dents do better on the tests. Did you know? a vast a mount of comfort and peace of mind. Ir the spring of 1911, her husband. Mr. Stanton built a pleasant and comfortable little house tn Dowling. Baltimore Township, and loving hands settled her there, hoping that she would live to enjoy it, but the poor, tired spirit could not be persuaded to linger longer and on Sept. 15. 1911. she passed peacefully away, sur­ rounded by her loved ones. At the time of her death, she left four children. They were Isabel! Stanton. Maple Grove Township; Docas Stanton. Washington, Kansas; Ida Smith. Dowling and Warren D. Joy, Denver, Colorado. Isabel I Sianton died November 1912, following a long period of ill­ ness. She had contracted consumption. She n ade a brave struggle for life and tyrr intense su.Tering at the lime was heart breaking and pitiful to see. Isabel! and Rufus Stanton had 10 children. Docas had six children. Ida Smith had six children. Warren D. Joy had three sons. If Maria Atmore Joy Stanton had lived when this piece was written, she would have 26 grandchildren, 67 great grandchildren, that we know (the authors) of. 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"We’re going back to punching the clock on Monday." said Penfield. Maple Valley 46. Webberville 6 Sports Editor The football season is flying by. Only three games remain in the regular season. That means we’ve played six. and the first teams arc begin­ ning to clinch play-off berths. Maple Valley was the first area team to pick up its fifth win of the season. The Lions did it lest week with an impressive route of Webberville. This week the Lions will travel to Dansville to take on a 4-2 Aggie team that lost 26-15 last Friday al Sand Creek. A sixth win would qualify lite Lions for the play-offs once again. Middleville is the only other area team with a strong hope of still making the state tournament. For the Trojans to get there they need to get back on the winning track after losing consecu­ tive O-K Gold contests to South Christian and Byron Center. The Trojans have a homecoming date at home this Friday with Wyoming Park. Park comes into the game with a 1-5 record after being thumped by Gold leading South Christian last week. It will be t«ear impossible for TK to catch up with South in the Gold now. Middleville is fourth in the league al 3-2. behind Byron Center and Wayland who are 4-1 in the league, and South al 5-0 in the Gold. Those defending state champion, league lead­ ing South Christian Sailors will be hosting the Hastings Saxons this Friday in Byron Center. Lakewood and Delton aren't mathematically out of the playoff hunt yet. Both teams have two wins with three games to go. Technically a five win team can make it to the play-offs, but both teams are just looking towards Friday's contest. Delton picked up its first Kalamazoo Valley Association victory of the season last week, when they topped Galesburg-Augusta. DK hosts Parchment in the final game of the season to be hosted al Delton. Lakewood will be trying to get its offense in gear against Williamston. The Vikings host the Hornets for homecoming Friday. The Vikings will be looking to hold the Hornets buck from getting their first Capital Area Activities Conference Division III victory of the season. Current Records Delton 2-4 Hastings 1-5 Lakewood 2-4 Maple Valiev 5-1 Middleville 4-2 by Jon Gumbee Hastings’ Ryan Ferguson (right) looks for daylight behind the block of senior Nick Thompson (70). (Photo by Brett Bremer) Here's a round-up of last Friday's local grid­ iron action Caledonia 34, Hastings 12 After suffering three consecutive league loss­ es. it was finally time for the Fighting Scot var­ sity football tejm to take its turn pushing some- game. “It all comes down to blocking.” said Saxon coach Kyle DeHom. “You’ve got to get on your blocks and sustain some blocks. Thai's what happens in football. It's always decided between the two hashes who wins, and that showed up here today.” The next time the Scots .started al their own 46 and rushed the ball six times, ending on a 3yard TD plunge by Klyn. The Saxons gained their only first down on their ensuing possession. but fumbled the ball on its first down play to start the second quarter. With the legs of Doug Birch and Klyn doing the work behind the Scot O-line. Caledonia marched 61 yards. A 5-yard TD run by Klyn was the final score of the first half. The Scots led 28­ 0. Klyn would end the night with 167 yards on 25 carries. Birch ran 13 times for 91 yards. The Scots seemed to let down with the big lead a little bit. Hastings wouldn't get another first down the rest of the night, but two big runs by Drew Bowman in the second half made things interesting. “They’ve heard th? "good third quarter" and the “goal fourth quarter” speech before.” said De Hom. The Saxons came out and showed it on the field this time. Hastings outscored the Scots them.” One hand off to Haisma. six to Birch, and nine to Klyn moved the ball into the Saxon end zone once again. This time it was Klyn crashing in from 5 yards out effectively killing the Saxon comeback. Hastings gained 174 total yards in the contest, with Ryan Ferguson completing four of five passes for 34 yards. Delton 28, Galesburg-Augusta 0 Delton and Galesburg-Augusta are both now 2-4 football teams, but that seems to be about the only way the two teams compare at this point. ■» Delton offensively and defensively dominat­ ed the Rams last Friday, spoiling the homecom­ ing festivities for the hosts in a 28-0 Panther vic­ tory. In cold and rainy conditions, both teams turned the ball over three times. The grind-it-out Panthers lost three fumbles, while the run-andshoot Rams tossed three interceptions. The dif­ ference was that Galesburg was unable to take advantage of Delton's mistakes, mostly because of where they happened. The Delton fumbles came on plays where they were set to punch it in from inside the Rams' 10-yard line. It didn't leave Galesburg offensive and defensive lines for much of the night, and plowed their way to a 34-12 win at Hastings. Caledonia exploded from the gates, taking a 20-0 lead in the first quarter, then held on through Hastings second half comeback attempt. “In the first quarter, and the fourth quarter, it was definitely us up front on both sides of the ball.” said Scot coach Tom Burrill. After holding Hastings to a three-and-out on its first series, the Scots scored on their first play from scrimmage, a 25-yard TD run by Kyle Klyn. Trent VanHaitsma’s extra point kick made it 7-0. The Scots forced Hastings into a three-andout again, and this time it look the Scots six rushing plays to reach pay dirt. Jim Haisma car­ ried the ball in from I -yard out and it was 13-0. Hastings was held to a three-and-out on its :hiM possession as well. Hastings managed just one first down in the piny,” said Dehorn of his team. On Hastings' first possession of the second half. Bowman took off on a 66-yard scoring run to make the game 28-6. After trading punts. Caledonia would lose a fumble on the Hastings side of the ball. The very next play. Bowman again got around the Scot defense. This time for 47 yards. Now it was 28­ 12. and the home team had some spring in their step. Except for two plays, our D-line played very well tonight.” said Burrill. Hastings managed just 143 yards on the ground, with 113 of them coming on the two TD runs by Bow man. The Scots lost another fumble on their ensu­ ing possession, deep in their own territory. Hastings started with the ball on the Scots' 17, but gained only six yards in four plays, as it appeared the Scots had finally had enough. “It was a huge stop." said Burrill. "Then we go on a 90-yard TD drive. We just pounded it al were the threeftnfros to pick off passes. The Delton defense was outstanding. Galesburg gained oAly 98 yards on the night, 53 in the air and 45 on the ground. Dustin Morgan led Delton's defense with 15 tackles. Corrie Latta got the scoring started for DK with a 4-yard TD run in the opening quarter. Tyler Blacken's extra point made it 7-0. DK took a 14-0 lead in the second quarter when Blacken hit Latta with a 14-yard TD pass. Latta was the team s leading rusher and receiver in the contest. He ran 16 times for 123 yards, and caught two passes for 30 yards. Delton managed 237 yards of offense, with 198 of those coming on the ground. Culbert gave the soggy fans some excitement in the second half by returning a Galesburg punt 59 yards for a TD. putting the Panthers up by three touchdowns. Blacken would add the final score in lite final minute of the third quarter when he plunged in from I-yard out. Byron Center 26. Middleville 6 TK's varsity foctball team suffered its second loss of the season Friday, as they were downed by the Byron Center Bulldogs 27-6. The Trojans drove right down the field in the driving rain and punched it in on a 5-yard run by Scon Brooks to take a 6-0 lead in the first quar­ ter. but couldn't pound it in again the rest of the night. "We moved the ball fairly well.” said TK coach Tim Penfield. “We struggled with ball security." Brooks ended the night with 126 yards on 14 carries. Adam Loveless ran nine times for 62 yards, but turnovers hurt the Trojans in the sec­ ond half. Byron Center added two short TD runs in the second quarter to go ahead 13-6 at the half, but TK was still very much in the ball game. Four turnovers by the Trojans in the second half took them out of the game. TK fumbled the ball three times, and had one pass intercepted. The killer was that two of the turnovers were returned for touchdowns in the fourth quarter by the Bulldogs' Seth Thornton. "Ironically, it had little to do with the weath­ er," said Penfield. "As the night progressed it stopped raining.” The Trojans got a scare in the third quarter when quarterback Josh Eldridge had to leave the game with a bruised back. Penfield says Eldridge is doing fine, and could be ready for this Friday's came. Chris Humphrey came on in relief of Eldridge, and had a tough go of it. Thornton returned an interception 14-yards for a TD for BC in the fourth quarter, then on the Trojans next drive they'd worked the ball inside the Bulldogs' 10-yard line. This time Thornton grabbed an option pitch out of the air and went 87 yards for a touchdown. The Trojans had another drive end inside the Byron Center 20yard line as well, due to a fumble. TK rushed for over 200 yards in the ball game, while holding the Bulldogs under the 200 mark. Brooks again led the Trojan defense with seven tackles. TK is now 4-2 overall with a 2-2 mark in O­ K Gold play. The Trojans host Wyoming Park Middleville defenders Scott Brooks (20), and Kurt Bray (2) arrive a second too late to stop Byron Center’s Eric Maat from plowing into the end zone in the second quar­ ter. (Photo by Perry Hardin) When the Webberville Football Team saw Maple Valley getting off the bus in the foggy mist Friday, they had to know a little of what that actress Sigomcy Whatsemame felt when she looked into the steam and caught her first glimpse of that Abyss creature. You just knew it wasn't going to be a good day. *With the rain falling just slightly faster than the leaves. Maple Valley made short work of the Spartans, rolling to a 46-6 SMAA victory and running their league record to 3-1 and their overall mark to 5-1. Webberville, playing on a pasture-like field that had to have the Lions worried more about where they ran than how they ran. must have hoped that by letting the grass grow for a month or so would have helped slow down the potent Maple Valley offense. It did. for about a minute and a half. Maple Valley won the coin loss by default when the coin was lost in the tall grass and deferred that choice to the second half. Josh Cook's kickoff planted the Spartans on their own II-yard line and three plays later they had managed to successfully move the ball all the way back to their own one. Webberville’s punt sailed to their own 11 and it took only two Jason Beardsiee running plays and a five-yard penalty to put the Lions up 6-0. Just to show that it was no fluke. Beardsiee the Younger ran in the two-point conversion. For their next series, the Spartans had a better field position, their own 27. Perhaps buoyed by their momentary good fortune, they decided to fool everyone on fourth-and-1 and fake the punt. They fooled everyone but Maple Valley and the snap to Jordan Williams netted exactly nothing. Taking over on the Webberville 36. the Lions needed three plays to score, with Lance Harvey going 35 yards to make it 14-0 less than half­ way through tlx first quarter. Again Webberville gave it up quicker than a sinner in church, this time forcing the Lions to start all the way back at the Webberville 42. Perhaps tired from all that running to paydirt, it took Maple Valley a whole seven plays to score, with Jason Beardsiee sprinting in from 24 yards. On the subsequent kickoff, the Lions recov­ ered it onside and on the first play from scrim­ mage. Josh Beardsiee took off on a 46-yard touchdown run. With two minutes still remaining in the first quarter. Maple Valley had a 26-0 lead and Webberville still had not seen the Lions’ side of the 50-yard line. To put it mildly, the first quarter stats were tilled toward Maple Valley. The Lions had run up 131 yards on the ground and 41 yards in the air, the latter coming on a Ty Van Abtinc to Josh Beardsiee pass as the quarter came to a close. That set the tone for the second quarter and six plays later Beardsiee the Elder ran in a 16yard score. Ken Cams' extra point kick made it 33-0 and Spartans were past praying for rain and were now begging for a lightning strike. Maple Valley would score once more before the half, a 47-yard touchdown pass from Derek Ripley to Micah Keasier and an extra point boot from Cams to make it 40-0 when the break final­ ly came. Maple Valley had rolled up 238 yards in 24 minutes, while Webberville managed only 66. With a running clock to sivt the second half. Maple Valley started on their own 41-yard line and Lance Harvey got back into the act with a Delton’s Zac Culbert takes off on his 59-yard punt return for a touchdown, in the Panthers 28-0 win at Galesburg. (Photo by Mike Boyce) 51-yard scoring jaunt on the very first play. Webberville finally got on the board in the closing seconds of the game when Dan Benjamin threw a 4-yard scoring pass to Drew Eaton. The extra point try failed, but by that time no one really cared. “1 was especially pleased with the defense," said Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt after the game. "It was a difficult night with the rain and the slippery field conditions, but our kids held together well and orked real hard. "We would have liked to get the shutout, but the win was what counted.” Mittelstaedt also had to like the fact that he was able to play a lot of people in the game. He began substituting early and substituted often in a game that was decided in the first minute and a half of play. Harvey led all rushers with 115 yards on eight carries. Josh Beardsiee finished with 66 yards on only three carries and Jason Rrartialy ran for 34 yanfc on only four carries. Jason did not carry the ball at all after the first quarter. Josh did not carry it at all after the second quarter and Harvey carried only once, that 51-yard TD run, after the half. DeWitt 17, Lakewood 0 Lake wood's offensive struggles continued at DeWitt on Friday. The Viking varsity football team was downed 17-0. The loss drops the Viking record to 2-4 on the year with a 1-3 mark in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 111. No other information was available from Friday night's contest. Hastings’ linebacker Dan Blair (60) wraps up Caledonia running back Jim Haisma (1) Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 9. 2003 — Page 11 Saxon soccer set for some Friday night futbol by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings' varsity boys’ soccer coach Andrew Wilkinson said Tuesday after­ noon that it would have taken a miracle for eighth-seed Wayland to have upset first-seed Holland Christian in the first round of the O-K Gold conference soccer tournament. The miracle didn’t happen. Holland Christian topped the Wildcats 10-1. So. Friday night the Holland Christian Maroons will host the Saxons in the semi­ finals of the league tournament, thanks to Hastings 6-3 opening round victory over Middleville on Tuesday in Hastings. Wilkinson said he doesn’t think it will take a miracle for his tram to get past the Maroons. “I think our offense will come ready to play. Our defense made a few errors, but they’ve learned from them. We’ve seen Holland Christian. We can prepare for them." Hastings offense looked ready to play on Tuesday against Middleville. Tom Girrbach blasted a shot from the top of the Trojans’ box less than four min­ utes into the game. At the 26:13 mark of the first half. Andrew Vincent dribbled his way around the Trojan defense and knocked it past Middleville keeper Edwin Cubas. Less than 30 seconds later Vincent assisted Jacob Elliott on the Saxons third goal of the game. Hastings led 3-0 early. “Our offense didn't really play to their potential, but managed to create a few opportunities and pul them away,” said Wilkinson. Middleville cut the Saxon lead to 3-1 with 12:07 left in the first half, when Ryan Weesie assisted Mark Mejeur on a goal. Both Hastings' keeper Scott Allerding and Middleville’s Cubas had to be spec­ tacular on a number of occasions through­ out the entire contest, and were. Vincent pushed the lead back to three for the hosts, by scoring the first goal of the second half. Cubas couldn't hold his balance at the edge of the Middleville goal box. and stepped over the line. The Saxons were awarded a free kick to the right of the Trojan net. and Vincent fired a shot over everyone into the top, far comer of the net. “They’re good.” said Middleville coach Todd McCrumb of the Saxons. “Vincenl is very strong.” “The ones that wenl in, he (Cubas) couldn’t have stopped. 1 don’l know a goalie around here who could have.” A quick goal by Joey Gibson, and Vincent’s third of lhe night pushed lhe Saxon lead lo 6-1. There was no quit in lhe Trojans. “Give credit lo Middleville they were always fighting to come back. They were always a threat,” said Wilkinson. J/.ed Smith worked the ball around, and through the Saxon defense to cut lhe Saxon lead lo 6-2. With 4:32 left in lhe game. Middleville’s Ryan Weesie rocket- The Saxons' Jacob Elliott (right) slides in and takes the ball away from Middleville’s Joe Vanspronsen. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ed a shol from lhe lop of the Saxon box to make the final 6-3. “That’s how it goes here." said McCrumb. “We’ve lost the last three in a row here. My guys stayed in it and they fought back in it." The Trojans will now face Wayland in Middleville on Thursday in the consola­ tion side of the bracket at 6:45. The varsi­ ty contest between Hastings and Holland Christian begins at 7 p.m. in Holland Friday. The top four seeds all won in Tuesday’s action. The third-seed Byron Center and second seeded South Christian will meet in the other semifinal. The winners of the two contests will meet on Tuesday. “On a good day when my team is ready to play. I think we can take them. We can get them,” said Wilkinson. “My guys are going to want to win on Friday, and when they want to win they play really well.” Hastings senior Scott Larsen clears the ball out of the Saxons' defensive zone, as goal keeper Scott Allerding watches from his post. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Big bucket loses little luster in loss by Brett Bremer Hastings' goalie Scott Allerding (right) gets his hands on the ball and attempts to turn away as TK’s Mark Mejeur comes crashing towards the goal, in the second half of the Saxons' 6-3 victory on Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton defense dominates Olivet Delton's varsity boys' soccer team held Olivet scoreless Tuesday night, and found a way to punch in two goals for a 2-0 win over the visiting Eagles. Brandon Butzirus and Josh Barnes scored for the Panthers, with assists going to Adam Rouse and Tyler Harris. "The defense was the story of this game." said Delton coach Paul Harter. “Mario Castaneda played great and along with fellow defender Brad Goldsworthy, they shut down the Olivet attacks time and time again." Julian Ortega recorded another shut out in goal for the Panthers, who improved to 6-8 on the season. “We didn't play good on offense this game." said Harter. “The exception was the play of Brandon Butzirus and Chang Lee. Their play propelled us forward, and led lo numerous scoring opportunities.” “Offensively we seem lo be rather incon­ sistent. Sontc games we score at will, and oth­ ers we struggle to find the combinations." said Haner. “The one constant this year has been our defensive play. Time and lime again those players keep us in lhe game." For the Panthers it was a nice turn around after losing a hard fought 3-0 contest with Allegan on Monday. Things were much clos­ er than the 3-0 score would indicate. Allegan scored early on a comer kick, but then the battle began. Each team brought countless attacks on lhe opponents net. but no one would score again until only 13 minutes remained in the game. Allegan was able to score when a loose ball in front of the Delton net was shot in. Then with Delton pressing to score late. Allegan snuck in its third goal. "1 was very happy with the level of deter­ mination and heart our guys played with in inis game." said Harter. "We talked about get­ ting back to those aspects of our game that served us well in the beginning of the season, and we did." , Delton suffered its first KVA loss of the season last Wednesday. October 1, when it was downed by Parchment 4-3. After a Parchment goal in the first five minutes of lhe contest. Delton battled back to build a 2-1 half time lead and take a 3-1 lead early in the second half on goals by Butzirus. Kyle Wells, and Bames. Parchment rallied back with two goals in the final ten minutes. Regulation ended with the score knotted at three. Parchment would get the game’s final goal, but not until the second overtime session, when they came free on a break away and beat the DK nctminder. “We had the game in hand, and we relaxed too much." said Harter. “Against a team like Parchment that was a mistake and we paid for it. Lesson learned." All the lessons the Panthers have learned this season will come in handy now. as lhe season winds down. DK visited Kalamazoo Christian Wednesday, and will close out the regular season with a home game Monday against Three Rivers and a contest at Hackett Wednesday. October 15. Sports Editor There wasn't much for the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team to celebrate after their second straight SMAA loss on Tuesday, but there was something. The Lions trailed Olivet 29-17 as time wound down in tlie first half. Maple Valley senior Megan Garvey raced lhe ball up court and fired a long shot as she approached the half court stripe. Swish. She was mobbed by her teammales, as I ie Lions headed into the locker room down nine. It wasn’t just another three-pointer for Garvey. The three points were points 999. 1,000, and 1,001 in her varsity career. With the bucket she became just the third Lion lady to score 1.000 points in her career. She also tied Dawn Stine for second place on lhe school scoring list with 1,001 points. “From half court - my face was like this." said Garvey with her eyes wide and her jaw dropped open, describing the shot after the game. Garvey added six more points in the second half to finish the night with 14. and a career total of 1.007. Dawn Stine is the Lion leader. Stine ended her high school career in 1987 with 1184 points. “Maybe I can get it with like 30-point nights lhe rest of the season." said Garvey. The mark isn’t quite that far away. The Lions will play at least ten more games the rest of lhe season. She only needs 178 more points to break the record. “I’d rather have the win," said Garvey. The excitement helped to take a little bit of the sting out of the Lions' 52-34 loss to Olivet Maple Valley trailed by as many as 19 points in the second quarter, and Garvey’s buzzer beater was the end of a nine point Lion run to end the half. Olivet opened the second half with a three-pointer of its own by Emily Webb, and pulled away for the rest of the half. “Olivet brings a very, very intense man-to­ man defense," said Lion coach Landon Wilkes. “We knew we were going to see it” There just wasn't much the Lions could do about it Maple Valley turned the ball over 24 times in the contest. Behind Garvey’s 14-point. 11-rebound per­ formance. Stefanie Joostbems added eight points and six boards. Kortney Ewing tossed in seven points for the Lions. Courtney Fox led Olivet with 11 points. Garvey, Joostbems, and Ewing have led the Lions all season. The team needs a couple other players to step up for it to top teams like Olivet and Lansing Christian in the SMAA. "We’re only as good as our supporting cast,” said Wilkes. Maple Valley is currently 7-4 overall, with a 5-2 mark in the SMAA. All four of their losses have come against state ranked oppo­ nents. The Lions are off until next Thursday when they host Albion. Maple Valley's Megan Garvey accepts a game ball and congratulations from ath­ letic director Mike Sparks (right) and her coach Landon Wilkes, after tallying her 1,000th point on a half-court buzzer beater just before half-time on Tuesday against Olivet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions handily win second straight SMAA title A second straight dominating perform­ ance in the SMAA earned lhe Lion varsity boys* golf team its second straight league crown. On Saturday at the El Dorado in Mason the Lions outscored second place Lansing Christian by 30 strokes in lhe SMAA finale. Maple Valley finished the day with a 336. Garrett VanEngen led the Lions with a 77. Todd Cupp scored an 80. Matt Dunn fin­ ished with an 83. Adam Gonser and AndrewBelen each carded a 96 for the Lions’ fourth score of the day. “We won all six jamborees, and the league tournament, and had four all conference golfer, too.” said Lion coach John Hughes. “We played pretty good I thought.” VanEngen was the overall league medalist after tallying lhe scores from all six jam­ borees and the league tournament. Gonser was second overall in the league. Dunn was third, and Cupp was fourth. The Lions also won a league jamboree at Leslie on Tuesday. September 30. and won their ow n jamboree Monday, September 29. at Mulberry Fore. Tuesday the Lions finished in first with a 177. VanEngen shot a 42 lo lead the Lions, while Gonser. Cupp, and Belen each fin­ ished with a 45. Monday. Gonser led the team with a 36. followed by VanEngen and Cupp who each carded a 46. Lance Burpee and Dunn each finished that cold windy day with a 48. The Lions have cruised through the SMAA the last two seasons, but one of their big goals for this year is to improve on their regional finish from a year ago. “It’s tough,” said Hughes of the Lions regional. “Last night I saw that for Division III, three of the top four teams are in our regional. It’s a whole new ball game. Everybody is there. You take your five best golfers and they play 18 holes, and hopeful­ ly come in with five low scores. It’ll take everybody having a good day." �Page 12 — Thursday. October 9. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Portage sets the stage for season’s state meet by David T. Young Editor If the Poruge Invitational lives up to its rep­ utation as “a preview of the state meet,'* then the Middleville girts’ cross-country team is one of the top 10 Division II teams in Michigan. But being among the top 10 probably does­ n’t satisfy coach Tammy Benjamin’s gtvjp, which took all the marbles in three successive seasons until rival streak was snapped last fall. The Trojans finished seventh Saturday after­ noon in easily the toughest girls' invitational meet of the regular season, with a field that included a lot of contenders for the state cham­ pionship. Just look at the top of the lineup: • East Grand Rapids, which now has to be rated No. I in the state by placing first al Portage with 112 team points, despite a sub­ par performance by junioi ace Laura Malnor. The Pioneers’ seventh runner finished the five- kilometer race in 20:19 a better time than the top runner for many other teams. • Grand Rapids Christian, which was Portage runner-up with 123 and had all seven of its runners cross the finish line in better than 21 minutes. • Milan, which edged out Middleville by three points in the Springport Invitational and finished third with 139 points Saturday. • Battle Creek Lakeview, the team that ended Middleville’s streak a year ago by tak­ ing the state title. The Spartans were fourth with 177 points. • Remus Chippewa Hills, a team the Trojans edged for first place by one point the week before at the second toughest regular season invitational, at Carson City. This time the girls from up north took fifth with a score of 230. • Dexter, a team touted by many as the favorite for this year’s state title, but took sixth with a team score of 245. David Peterson was the first Saxon across the finish line at Saturday’s Portage Invitational. (Photos by David T. Young) • And in seventh, Middleville, which was fresh from the Carson City championship and looking to climb back to the top. The Trojans finished 252 points. A total of 238 runners and 33 teams took part in the Division II girls' race. Leading the Trojans’ pack was freshman Rebecca Winchester, who finished eighth in her best-ever time of 19:16. Kaleigh Page, who crashed the 20-minute barrier a week earlier at Carson City, was a second off this time, finish­ ing in 20:01, earning 28th place. Others scor­ ing were Natalie Hoag in 65th at 20:48, Jessica Stortz 71st in 20:54 and Chancy Robinson 80th in 21N>9. Kersta Gustafson finished in 21:28 and Aubrey Raymond in 22:16. Lakewood’s girts’ took 17th in the competi­ tion. featuring a solid performance by fresh­ man Dana Nichols, who was 44th in her per­ sonal best time of 20:21. Junior Ashley Barcroft checked in 69th in 20:51, Sadie Call 85th in 21:18. Alissa Goble 126th in 22:05 and Liz Stuart 146th in 22:23. Katie Rubin finished in 23:52 and Shauna Willson in 24:35. Hastings* girls’ team didn’t earn a team score, with only four runners. Erin Hurless was the first Saxon to finish. Huless finished 131st Kristen Wilfinger led a depleted Delton girts’ team at the Portage Invitational. Saxon Sports Shorts ma fbm a a pht COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION QfllAtflEQ WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. FLLASE CONTACT OCR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER 3FLQW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE K MUJIARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David P. Harvath and Terry L Harvath. husband and wife, to The Mortgage Company of Michigan. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. mortgagee, dated January 23, 1998 and recorded February 4. 1998 inInstrument Number 1007230. Barry County Records. Said mortgage « now held by Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M & T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203-2399. Trustee for Securitization Series 1998-1. Agreermnc dated March 1.1996 by assign­ ment dated November 8. 2001 and recorded on October 24, 2002 in Instrument Number 1090068. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Seven and 17/100 Dotars ($61,567.17) including interest at the rate of 10.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 23, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast 1/4 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Sectton 13, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, thence South 742.5 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence West 1320 feet South 330 feet, thence East 1320 feet, thence North 330 faet to the Pant of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the zlate of the sale . The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated. September 16,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M & T Ptaza. Buffalo. NY 14203­ 2399. Trustee for Secuntization Senes 1998­ 1 .Agreement dated 03-01-98. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Ate No. 231.0165 Pub: 9/18 - 10/16 Freshmen Football The young Saxon gridders dropped their contest last Thursday afternoon with Caledonia 26-6. The Saxons tied the Scots at 6 at the end of the first quarter, but were unable to get the Caledonia off track the rest of the way. With the loss the Saxons fall to .500 in the conference, and 2-3 overall. Seventh Grade Giris’ Basketball In their sixth game of the season, Hastings' seventh grade girls* basketball tarn had a sweet victory over Godwin Heights, October I. with a score of 17-10. Alex Degoa did an outstanding job, lead­ ing the defense with eight steals, followed closely by Ambry Storey and Nikki Davis with four each. The Saxons also did an excellent job rebounding, with Jessica Lord and Kourtney Meredith bring down five each. The Saxons also did a great job shoot­ ing their free throws, with Nicole Frantz and Lindsay Azevedo sinking theirs to contribute to lhe win. Thanks to the great defense by Marie Hoffman. Danielle Hobbs, Megan Dekotto, Jennifer Phillips, and Melissa Pennington, the Saxons earned their third victory of the season. The team is 3-3 overall. The Lady Saxons played an excellent game September 29, but fell to Byron Center. Ali Howell led lhe defense with three steals, while Lord. Davis, Degoa, and Frantz all powered the offense with two points each. Frantz did an outstanding job rebounding, pulling down 14, followed closely by Storey with seven. Azevedo. Katy Fluke, and Kaitlyn Sender helped out the Saxons by being aggressive on defense and doing a great job of running the plays on offense. sazaren* Ctiurdi will toe toeKUiw audltkns for ttoelr first dinner drama. "Unde Phils Diner*' AudlUt ns will be October 9U1 and K Ui from CtCOCW to We will becasUna 1 older adult male and ale. t twenty somettiina male female, and 7 toioti school females. and€ liiato school males. We will also be castlna several extras. Auditlc ns wf be at Oastlnos Mazarene Church. 1J1CN. Broadway. If you have nuesticcis nlease call April Mrman at 945-4978. in 22:06.5 followed by Mandi Becktcl 209th in 24:39. Dani Hodges 222nd in 25:40.4. Devin Jordan was 233rd in 26:47. Junior Kelly Sampson of Detroit Renaissance High School won lhe girts’ indi­ vidual race with a time of 18:17.6 and Wayland freshman sensation Jessica Armstrong took second with a school record time of 18:22.7. East Grand Rapids' Malnor. who was individual champ at Carson City, was fourth, behind another freshman, Jenna Matthews of Otsego. Area boys’ teams didn’t fare as well. Lakewood was 25th among the 35 teams with 599 team points, Middleville 33rd with 890, and Hastings 35th with 1024. Lakewood's Corey Thelen finished sixth among the 242 boys’ Division II runners. His time of 16.-05 was a slight disappointment, given that he broke the 16-minute barrier and the school record the week before. Vicksburg’s Daniel Roberts won lhe race in 15:42. Among Thelen’s teammates, freshman Jason Sterkenberg was 105th in 18:06.9, Corey Raynor I43rd in 18:33.6, Ryan Possehn 151st in 18:36.3 and Michael Forman 195th in 19:23. Matt Clark finished in 19:31.9 and Jesse Middleville's Jessica Stortz Lydy in 19:55.2. Coach Jim Hassett’s Vikings were without two of their top five runners. Jesse and Casey Schrock, who were playing with their hockey team. Middleville’s fastest runner again was Alex Robinson, who finished 120th in 18:17.6. He was followed by Chris Harkness 129th in 18: 22.7, Mike Berryman 208th in 19:51.8, Tim Wilson 216th in 20:02 and Brian Cuneo 217th in 20:03. Mike Krouse finished in 20:08.6 and Lars Gustafson ran lhe course in 20:152. David Peterson led Hastings in 18:48.1, fol­ lowed by Kyle Quada in 19:05, AJ. Singleterry in 20:192. Jared Ford in 21:25.7 and Kimble Jordan in 22:50. In the boys’ Division III meet, the Delton boys checked in 13th with 316 points. Hillsdale won it with 88, Allendale was second and Stockbridge third. Evan Williams ran to a 31st place finish in 17:39.7. Andrew Ouding was 53rd in 18:08, Rex Fetteriy 59th in 18:20.4, Dan Roberts 72nd in 18:37.8 and Clayton Drewyor 101st in 19: 22.33. The Delton girts entered only three runners. Most of their top performers were nursing injuries and they decided to take some recov­ ery time to prepare for the Kalamazoo Valley Association meet. Kristin Wilfinger placed 46th in 21:44.5. Jessi Searles and and Stephanie Wallace were the other two Panthers girls who competed. Corey Thelen sprints towards the finish line. HYAA Football 3rd & 4th Grade Blue Hastings Blue team suffered their first loss of the season to a very good Coldwater team. 33-6 on Saturday morning. Scoring the lone touchdown for the Saxons was Anthony Veltre. Josh Parker added a pass reception also. The defense did well in the second half, by limiting Coldwater to just six points. Leading the defense were Veltre, Bobby Leedy, Devin Farr. Jon French, and Brandon Johnson. 3rd & 4th Grade White The Saxons' dropped their first game of the season on a cold windy day in Belding. 13-7. to bring their record to 4 wins and 1 loss. Belding scored on the opening drive of the game, with hard running up the middle of the field. The Saxons rebounded and immediately went on the offensive marching down the using a no huddle strategy, which confused Belding, "tyler Stolicker cut loose on the sweep for the Saxons from an unbalanced for­ mation. running 35 yards to the end zone for a Saxon touch down. Jacob Comer punched in the extra point to tie the game at 7 all. The game would remain tied until the fourth quarter when Belding scored again. The Saxons thwarted the extra point attempt and the score was 13 to 7 in Belding’s favor. The Saxons defensive front consisting of Ryan Teunessen, Adam Keeler. Andy Slocum. Eric Hart, and Bret Laurence did a great job of slowing down the Belding running game. The Saxons all btr controlled the fourth quarter from that point on; however a couple of costly errors would keep them out of the end zone preserving the Belding win. The Saxons will finish up the season at home against Marshall. Sth & 6th Grade White The Hastings fifth and sixth grade white team defeated Belding 34-6. The Saxon defense played a very hard-hit­ ting game holding Belding to 6 points. Michael Cross, Ben Cappon. Jerry Willavize. and Luke Howell controlled the line of scrim­ mage for Hastings. Micah Huver led lhe Saxons with 13 tackles. Gage Pederson had ten tackles and a fumble recovery, while Dewey Slaughter and Chase Delcotto added seven tackles each. Adam Johns added four tackles and an interception. Also playing well on defense were Thomas Fitzsimmons. Will McDonald, and Dylan Kelmer. Offensively lhe Saxons played their best game of lhe year against a very tough Belding defense. Sean McKeough went four of five for 34 yards and a touchdown pass to Pederson. Brian Baum had touchdown runs of 50 and 35 yards. Hastings ran the ball well all day behind the offensive line ,of Nick Newton, Luke Howell, Zach Nurenberg, Daniel Johnson, Logan Hays, and Mitch Brisboe. Slaughter and Delcotto both added TD's for the Saxons. Leading the special teams were Nurenberg. Jason Eckley, Garret Darling, and Brandin Pachuta. Sth & 6th Grade Gold The Hastings fifth and sixth grade gold team defeated Lakeview Saturday 16-0. A strong Hastings running game was led by Ryan McPhail and Casey Shaeffer, also gain­ ing yards for Hastings were Colby Wilcox, Jacob Sas, Ethan Clark, Tyler DeWitt, and Josh Coenen. Offensive linemen Collin Ferguson, Brice Miller. Chris Campbell, Matt Mansfield. Kevin Osterink. and Austin Blahall played well. McPhail scored twice for Hastings while Shaeffer kicked two extra points. Defensively the Saxons were led by Justin Keeler. Tate Miller, Beau Reaser, Jaso. Heinrich. Dylan Homing. Cameron Holland. Garrett Newman. Paul Stutzman, Anthony Makely. Joe Morey, and Josh Coenen who J.ad an interception. Sth &6th Grade Blue The fifth and sixth grade blue team remained undefeated with an impressive 22-6 win over a previously unbeaten Belding squad. The Saxons offense played an outstanding game controling the ball and coming up with some big plays. The offensive line led by Jake Stockham. Matt Wolfe, Patrick Garret. Sheldon Westworth, and Luke Hubbell, opened some huge oles and blocked well all day. Troy Dailey found plenty of room to run and scored on touchdown runs of 58 and 51 yards. Eric Pettengill threw to a wide open Gabe Sutherland for a 10-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to close the scoring. The defense tamed in another solid per­ formance holding Belding down all day. Hubbell led the team in tackles with nine, Jon Gieseler and Sutherland added five each. Stockham also had a big fumble recovery. The Blue team played a solid game on both sides of the ball, getting strong effort from Jon Northrop, Mark Allen, Brandon Bower, Blake Curtis, Dylan Pennington, Ethan Torres, and John Stanton. �The Hasttngs Banner — Thursday. October 9. 2003 — Page 13 Delton girls see a couple contests slip away in KVA A pair of tight Kalamazoo Valley Association contests went against the Delton varsity girls' basketball team in the last week, as the Panthers saw their league record drop lo 1-3. Paw Paw knocked off Delton Tuesday night in Delton 54-51. The visitors came out hoi in the second half, scoring lhe first 11 points, to take a 33-22 lead. Delton battled back with a 10-2 run to cut into Paw Paw’s, then it was close the rest of the game. “Alex Alaniz and Danny Boyce had great offensive and defensive games off the bench.” said DK coach Rick Williams. Boyce led Delton with 11 points and six rebounds. Alaniz tossed in nine points. Iiad two assists and three steals. Konni Matteson scored nine points, and Knights knock off Saxon netters in first cross-over had nine rebounds for Delton. Last Thursday. Parchment topped its hosts from Delton 54-50. Delton held an eight-point lead at half­ time. but saw it slip away thanks to some strong outside shooting by Parchment. Parchment hit seven three pointers in the game, with six coming in the second half, four in its 22-point third quarter. Matteson poured in 22 points in the game for Delton, and had four assists. Roxann Huisman tossed in 13 points. Shanna Tamminga led Delton on the glass with 11 rebounds, and Alex Culbert had nine. Overall. Delton is now 8-4. The Panthers rare off until Tuesday when they visit Galesburg-Augusta. The Saxon Lady Netters traveled to Kenowa Hills Tuesday, for the O-K Conference cross-over match and were downed 5-3 by the Knights. The cross-over matches this fall pit equally placed teams from the O-K Gold and O-K White in end of season battles. At number one singles Margo Cocklin' played a strong match and came away with a straight set 6-2, 6-0 victory. Cookiin is now 15-9 on the season. Al second singles Amy Ingle improved her season record to 18-6 with an easy 6-1, 6-1 two set victory. The Saxons' third victory came from the third doubles pair of Allison Cooney and Saxon girls excited by their start at South Christian Delton's Shanna Tamminga fires up a shot over the Paw Paw defender. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Hastings varsity girls' basketball coach Tina Poirier liked the way her ’cam played in the first quarter against South Christian on Thursday night, but the Saxons didn’t have enough to hang with the Sailors for four quarters. "They played very well.” said Poirier, “but the .starters 1 had in there kind of got tuckered out." South Christian went on to win the ball game 70-21. A scries of four turnovers by the Saxons turned into quick points the other way for the Sailors in the second quarter and South didn’t look back. Hastings hit just eight of 47 field goal attempts in lhe game on the offensive end. “We average about that from the flow,’’ said Delton golfers set sights towards Friday’s regionals Delton's Alex Culbert (center) gets her hands around a loose ball in last Thursday's contest against Parchment. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Delton’s varsity boys’ golf team finished fourth overall in the KVA finale last Thursday, by winning out in a tiebreaker with Parchment. DK couldn’t catch Parchment in the final KVA standings, but finished in fifth place, ahead of Paw Paw. Kalamazoo Christian fin­ ished third October 2 at the Lynx, witii a team score of 334, but still wrapped up the eague championship with 44 points over the season. Pennfield was second with 34 points, fol­ Andy Griggs with an 89. Justin Pratt. Eric lowed by Hackett 32, Parchment 27.. Pelion Schiedel, and Dan Hodges each ended the day ’ 17 and Paw Paw with ?n even 100. Delton was led at the conference tourna­ South Christian’s Eric Atsma was the tour­ ment by Derek Caldwell’s 81. Nate Farrell nament medalist. He finished the day with a was second for DK with an 84. followed by I-over-par 73. Middleville's Chase Josh Newhouse 87. and Nick Haas 88. VandenBcrg was right behind him with a 74 The Panther's Brandon Garrison had a in second place. tough day. shooting a 91, which placed him in VandenBerg was one of three Trojan medalists on the day. Josh Enyart and Brett Knight tied Caledonia's Eric Foote and Wayland's Ken Brenner in seventh place with 80’s. Nicky Roush turned in the Trojan’s third score, an 86. Caledonia, Hastings, and Middleville will be together again, along with Lakewood. Friday at Binder Park Golf Course for the Division III regional round. Saxon golfers end in eighth place at O-K Gold tourney Caledonia won its first boys’ varsity golf । conference title by blowing past the competition at Monday’s O-K Gold league meet. The Fighting Scots finished lhe regular season with just one loss. Middleville topped the Scots in the final league dual of the year. At Diamond Springs Monday, the Scots edged out Middleville by four strokes to take the title. Caledonia finished the day with a team score of 316, ahead of Middleville's 320. Holland Christian was third with 322, fol­ lowed by South Christian 330. Wayland 337. Wyoming Park 340. Byron Center 349. and Hastings 356. Brian Dooz.in led the Saxon team with an 83, followed by Justin Krul with an 84. and eleventh in the KVA's final individual stand­ ings. Only the lop ten golfers cam All-KVA status. Delton's 340 team total on Tuesday tied them with Parchment after the first four golfers, but DK took the tie-breaker. Jake Bowman scored an 89. Hackett finished the day with a 330. fol­ lowed by Pennfield 332. Christian 334, Delton and Parchment 340. and Paw Paw 341. All six KVA schools will be together again Friday, for the Division III regional at Hampshire Hills. “Look for the KVA to sweep regional honors.” said DK coach Kent Enyart. The top two schools in each regional will compete in the stale finals October 17 and 18 at Forest Akers East, in East Lansing. Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! Premier Travel at the Cruise... Hilton Hotel " r/ Locatcd*SV28th Street £-’P.atterson : . ■ ■ 1 Saturday, Octotoer»18, ^Ifll am - TkiMbuR •Purchase your Dream Vacation ■ ■• • - WOODOM •7 Ni9hts--iSapS? 1 PRINCESS * where i beleng' 1 includes air fare and al ,':i_rTc^ transfers Cqmplim'e’nfs ot^'ppl , •JPPLE VACATIONS 1 itions 3 N iq ht sglfeSSV ECT COSMOS NORWEGIAN’ incIude'sm bansmMb'rad*Pfc?tcl atcomrocst c-s Complirncnts-^frAllegiant-Airline Vacations Sponsored by _”72“_’zr Travel A* Cruise 7105 Broccmoof CcOdorw Ml A9316 (Comer ot Broadmoor & Kratt) World ■ Courtney Barnard who were 6-3,6-3 winners. Jessica Hendershot at third singles fell 6-3. 6-2, and at fourth singles Samantha Sleevi fell 6-1.6-2. At first doubles the team of Danielle Drumm and Angela Norris lost a tough threeset match 5-7.6-3.7-6 (3). The second doubles team of Christy Pohja and Whitney Johnson came away with a straight set win 6-3, 6-3. The team of Anna Lawrence and Nicole Noviskcy al fourth dou­ bles fell in a three setter, 3-6.6-3,6-3. The Saxon Lady Netters now stand at 2-4 in the conference and 2 and 7 overall. The Tennis team travels tu East Grand Rapids Friday for the regional tennis tournament. Guise Line IBEROSTAR / X. -O’lll * 554-0311 HCXZ1 Mon 6 MM 9306 turn Thurt • H www pranwrtroveanc com »0-» Poirier. “We’re just not shooting well.” On lhe other side the Saxons did a good job of limiting the Sailors to one shot per trip down lhe floor. South didn't get an offensive rebound in the first quarter and only had two in the sec­ ond. but South hit 60-percent of its shots. “We definitely boxed out much better.” said Poirier. Betsy Acker led the Saxons, playing with what appears to be a broken finger, by tossing in seven points. Injuries and illness are starting to make things hard on Hastings. Poirier said she expects her top three point guards to miss, or at least see limited action, in tonight's contest al Byron Center. The Bulldogs responded from their second league loss last week against Wayland, to gain a 62 point victory over Allegan on Tuesday. Poirier was intrigued by the Wayland win over BC. . “I would have loved to have been there,” said Poirier, “just to see how she did it.” LEGAL NOTICE J Notice of Mortgage Foredoaure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MORTGAGE been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Jodie L Haas. a single woman (original mortgagors) to West Michigan Community Bank, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 19. 2000. and recorded on October 27.2000 in Document No. 1051252 in Barry County Records. Michigan. and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated November 11. 2002, which was recorded on December 2.2002. Document No. 1092700, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 64/100 dollars ($121,834.64). including interest at 8.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 DO pjn.. on October 23. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: PARCFL G’ THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00* EAST 896.44 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH­ WEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 58'44' EAST 702.06 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 421 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 58’ 44' EAST 379.08 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00' WEST 535.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10 DEGREES 45’ 02' EAST 432.23 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 78 DEGREES 05’ 24’ EAST 222.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00’ (XT EAST 224.93 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE “EASEMENT DESCRIP­ TION.* ALSO TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A 66 00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 17. THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00' EAST ON THE EAST. AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 66 04 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 57’ 38' EAST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 488.13 FEET (RECORDED AS 485.87 FEET); THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00' EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 390 30 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00’ 00' WEST 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00' WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 454 08 FEET TO THE SAID WEST SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 57’ 38' WEST ON SAID SECTION LINE 551.91 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 18. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Teem F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200229767 Team F *»'•« (10/9) �Page 14 — Thursday. October 9. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Area Obituaries, continued SKILLED LABOR WANTED!! Buskirk Lumber Company :n Freeport, Ml. is seeking skilled people to join their team. If you have experience operating industry machines such as forklifts, band saws, resaws, trim saws, planers, ripping systems etc., and know hardwood lumber grades and species, are detailed oriented, and a natural bom leader, then we need to talk! Write, call, or send me an e-mail today! Linda Groves, VKW Hardwoods: 395 54th St, SW Grand Rapids. Ml 49548 616-532-3678 ext. 208; grov1@vkwhardwoods.com LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale IH1S-EIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPL- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jamie L Ulncfi a single man and Rachel A. Stonehouse, single woman (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 23. 1999. and recorded on July 29. 1999, Document No 1033170. m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., as assignee by an assignment dated February 5, 2001. which was recorded on September 10, 2001. Document No. 1066215, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 64/100 dollars ($53,834.65), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 10O PM. on November 13, 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 44 feet of the South 40 feet of Lot 16 of Village of Nashville according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 1-o» Plata on Pago 10, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1306 Interested Purchasers: www. midtandmortgageco. com/forectoeure Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200328076 Team M (10/30) Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLE> SE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold D. Newborn and Bonnie J. Newcom, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to TCF Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 25, 2000. and recorded on June 2. 2000 in Liber Instrument No. 1045033 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 83/100 dollars ($60,635 83), including interest at 8 500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vides. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 30. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast comer of Lot 39 Cedar Points Piet, according to the recorded plat thereof, being a part of the Southeast Fractional 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, thence Northwesterly on a line between lots 38 and 39 to the shore of Fair Lake, thence Northeasterly along the shore of Lake 25 feet: thence Southeasterly to a pomt on Hill Top Drive which is 15 feet Northsasterty of the Northeast comer of said Lot 38, thence Southwesterly along HHI Top Drive 15 feet to the place of beginning Also that part of Lot 42 of Cedar Points Plat, lying North of a line which runs due East of the Southeast comer of said Lot 38 to the section une of Cedar Points Plat. Also Lot 38 and 15 feet off Lot 37 lying next to and adjoining said Let 38 of CeHar Points, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 51. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 25. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott 4 Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Mi 48025 File *200327095 Team F (10/16) OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. . PLEABECQfflAd.QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN.ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MQRIOAfiEJALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David P. Harvath and Terry L. Harvath, husband and wife, to The Mortgage Company of Michigan, Inc., a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 23, 1998 and recorded February 4. 1998 in Uber 1007230, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company, One M 6 T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203-2399. Trustee for Securitization Series 1998-1, Agreement dated 0301-96by assignment dated November 8. 2001 and recorded on October 24. 2002 in Uber 1090068, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Five and 13/100 Dollars ($63,195.13) including i.-.tetest at tne rate of 10.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 30, 2003. The promises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, which commences ai the intersection of the North line of said section 13 with the centertine of Curd Road tor a place of beginning thence South along the centerline of Curd road 250 feet, thence West 550 feeL thence North 250 feet, thence East 560 feet to the place of geginning (the Harvath property). The redemption period Shan be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event p 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated September 25, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M & T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203­ 2399, Trustee for Securitization Series 1998­ 1 Agreement dated 03-01-93 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 231 0165 Pub: 9/25-10/23 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEJT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. FLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE HUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tobin J. Haines . a married man (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated October 30. 2000, and recorded on January 31, 2001 in Uber Document!* 1054489 on Page in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mort­ gagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporator successor by merger and/or name change to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated January 7,2001. which was recorded on December 3. 2001, in Uber Document* 1070683 on Page . Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 65/100 dollars ($84,444.65). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml, Michigan at 10O PM. on November 13, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 49 of Stevens Wooded Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 31. ALSO. Lot 50 of Steven's Wooded Acres, Also. 71.96 feet on North side of Lot 1. along rood, then on regular Lot Line between Lots 1 and 50 to monument K. then West to Monument L. then North to Monument at center of Lot. then North, Northeast to Monument at road. Place ot Beginning, Barry Count', Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated October 9 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Teteg-aph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 9 200319946 Team S (10/9)(10/30) ; Gladys (Wilson,’ Smifh : MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Gladys (Wilson) Smith, age 100. of Middleville, passed away Saturday. Oct. 4. 2003 at Carveth Village. Middleville. Mrs. Gladys (Wilson) Smith was bom on Julv 26. 1903 at Oxford. England, lhe daugh­ ter of George Revel (Clara C. (Hayter) Hopkins. She was raised and attended schools in Oxford. England. She was married to Max Wilson and her second marriage was to Ernie Smith. Gladys, was a homemaker. She was employed at Electro-Lux in Middleville for many years. Was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, and lhe Middleville Eastern Stars. Gladys was an avid reader, enjoyed knit­ ting. needle point, crocheting, and loved to play bridge. She enjoyed all the holidays, especially Christmas with her grandchildren. She is survived by three grandchildren, Linda (Blake) Landon of Ionia. Sandy Bradfield of Hastings, and Max Bradfield of Muskegon; five great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren; son-in-law, Charles (Darlene) Bradfield of Hastings; several nieces and nephews; one step-daughter, Barbara Navarro of Toledo, Ohio; eight stepgrandchildnn, many great step grandchil­ dren. She was preceded in death by her hus­ bands, Max Wilson, and Ernie Smith and daughter, Joan Bradfield. A memorial service washeld Saturday at lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville Rev. Susan Trowbridge officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Donald Janies Schriemer May integrity and uprightness protect me because my hope is in you. Psalm 25:21. Donald James Schriemer began life Dec. 4, 1923 in Moline, Michigan. His life’s journey, in all its phases, was marked by integrity, love and good humor. Don died suddenly Oct. 4,2003, joining his wife of 55 years in God's heavenly presence. Don graduated from Kelloggsville High School in 1941, where he was a multi-sport athlete. He attended Hope College m 1942 where he played varsity football and met his wife-to-be. Elizabeth Christie. World War II interrupted and Don enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving as a drill instructor al Paris Island. Before leaving the Marine Corps Reserve, he had achieved the rank of lieutenant. After the war, Don returned to Hope College. There he developed his love of teaching and coaching which continued throughout his entire life. He was captain of the football team and received unanimous all-MIAA honors as a senior, graduating in 1947. Don was providentially reunited with Elizabeth Christie upon his return to Hope, and they were married Dec. 24, 1947. Don and Betty raised four children James, Dale. Christie and David. Don showed by example what a good hus­ band and father should be. His love for his family extended to his grandchildren. He was a regular fixture at their school and athletic events. He had just returned home from his grandson's football game before his sudden death. After graduation from Hope. Don taught at South High School in Grand Rapids, and coached varsity football and other sports for many years. After retiring from coaching. Don refereed high school football games until the mid1970's. Don continued his career in education as personnel director of Grand Rapids Junior College. His love of teaching was evident in his church involvement as well. Many people have fond and meaningful memories of his wisdom and leadership at Wealthy Street Baptist Church, Alaska Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores, AL, and the Whitneyville Bible Church. From Don's teaching at South High School in the 1940’s and 1950‘s to his mentorship at Caledonia High School in 2003, Don influ­ enced several generations with his love, integrity, humor and vital faith in God. Don will be sorely missed by his children. James-(Lois) Schriemer. Dale (Mary Witte) Schriemer. Christie (Mark) Kolk and David (Paula) Schriemer. his grandchildren. Peter. Mark. Stephen and Emily Schriemer, Derek (Amber) and Justin Witte; Bryan. Jason and Brandon Kolk; Daniel. Clara and Anna Schriemer. one great-grandchild. Mirabella Witte; and his sister, Gladys (Keith) Hunt, and brother. Robert (Ardethi Schriemer. He was preceded in death this past May by his wife, Elizabeth. His parents and his sister, Ethel Cook, also preceded him in death. A memorial service was held Wednesday at at Zaagman Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Whitneyville Bible Church Building Fund and Inter Varsity Christian fel­ lowship. Arrangements were made by Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. S.E. Robert L. Weeks Willard L. Mikesell FREEPORT - Robert L. Weeks, age 92. of North Broadway. Freeport, died Saturday. Oct. 4, 2003 at his residence. Mr. Weeks was bom on Aug. 23, 1911 in Charlotte, lhe son of Roy and Carrie (Cronk) Weeks. He was raised primarily in the Vermontville area and attended the Chance School, going on to attend Vermontville High School. He was married to L.T. Jarrard on Dec. 14 1941. He moved to his present address on North Broadway in 1968 from Cloverdale Road in Maple Grove Twp where he had lived since 1943. His employment included farming. Motor Wheel in Lansing, and E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings, retiring from there in 1973. He was a member of Freeport United Brethren Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. A loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Weeks is survived by his wife, L.T.; daughters. Marietta Richards of Libertyville, Illinois and Linda (Coridon) Wise of Lake Odessa; son, Mark (Judy) Weeks of Hastings; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grand­ children and two great great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his great granddaughter, Angela Schantz, son-in-law. James Richards and a sister Gertrude Taylor. Services were held Tuesday, Oct 7, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Brain Albright officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral home of Hastings. CHARLOTTE - Willard L. Mikesell of Charlotte, age 78, died Sept. 30, 2003 sur­ rounded by his family at Ingham Regional Medical Center. Mr. Mikesell, "Mike” as he was known by his family and friends, was bom on April 18. 1925 to George Edward Mikesell and Marie Laura (Wilson) Mikesell in Charlotte. Mike was a loving husband to Neva for 45 years and wonderful father lo Jim (Susan) Mikesell. Terri (Brad) Morton, Ann MikesellRingrose. Tom (Traci) Mikesell, Kathy (Jeff) Vigue, and Carol (Larry) Fields; 13 grand­ children and one great-grjxlchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister. Kathleen Fowler, and granddaugh­ ter. Cara Ann Morton. Mike graduated from Charlotte High School 1942, University of Michigan 1950, Wayne State University Law School 1953, admitted to the State Bar Association of Michigan 1953. Assistant Attorney General Stale of Michigan 1953-55; Special Deputy Highway Commissioner State of Michigan 1956-60. entered private practice in Charlotte 1960, Eaton County Prosecutor 1965-68, elected 5th Circuit Judge for Barry-Eaton counties 1970, re-entered private practice 1977. His Naval career began July 1943 as a Navy carrier pilot, senior reserve officer. Naval War College 1968 and retired as a full commander from the Naval Air Corp in 1974. Mike wrs a member of many organizations including Eaton County Bar Association (past president). American Trial Lawyers Association. Michigan Judges Association, Eaton County Republican Party (past chair­ man), VF.W. Post #406 (past commander), American Legion (past commander), Charlotte Lodge #120 F. & A.M., 32nd Degree Mason, Eaton County Shrine Club Saladin Temple (past president). Eaton County Buck Club, Lions International, Eagles, B.P.O. Elks, Charlotte High School Alumni (past president). First Congregational Church, Reserve Officer Association of U.S., and lhe Naval Reserve Association. Mike loved to have his family around him. Whether it was a big dinner, watching his grandchildren play, hunting, ice fishing, play­ ing cards or working on the farm. Our lives won’t be lhe same without him. Funeral services were held Saturday, Ocl 4, 2003 at Charlotte First Congregational UCC Church. A Masonic memorial service was held ai Burkhead-Green Funeral Home on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the VF.W. Children's Home or the Shriners Hospital for Children. Envelopes available al the funeral home. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home,-Charlotte. ■ >••••■ w Ruth E Hinckley HASTINGS - Mrs. Ruth E. Hinckley, age 69, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003 at home. Mrs. Hinckley was born on Feb. 11, 1934 in Hastings, the daughter of Walter and Hilda (Otis) Hawkins. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools. She was married to Richard C. Hinckley on Nov. 14, 1950 in Hastings. Mrs. Hinckley was a homemaker, she enjoyed baking, canning her vegetables she grew in her garden. Was an avid reader, enjoyed wes.em movies, crocheting, lhe wild life animals around her home, and especially her dogs. But her true love was her husband. Richard, family, friends and all people. We all have special memories of.her and she was loved by everyone. She is survived by her husband. Richard C. Hinckley Sr.; her children, Richard (Mary) Hinckley Jr. of Hastings, Ann (Hany) Hoffman of Battle Creek, Sandra (Duane) Windes of Hastings, Julia (Ben) Martz of Freeport, Harry Hinckley of Hastings, William (Carol) Hinckley of Middleville, Lucy (Wesley) Tobias of Hastings. Robert Hinckley of Hastings; 25 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sis­ ter, Alice (Ted) Smith of Lake Odessa; spe­ cial friend. Tressa Goodenough of Middleville; very special friend, Helen Keeler of Nashville; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Walter and Hilda (Otis) Hawkins; son. Dennis Hinckley and a sister, Joyce. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct 3, 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Joe Oswalt officiating. Interment Rutland Cemetery, Rutland Township. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Doris E Marshall NASHVILLE - Mrs. Doris E. Marshall, age 88. of Nashville, died Tuesday. Sept. 30, 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Marshall was born on June 17, 1915 at Castleton Twp., Barry County, the daugh­ ter of Elmer and Zoe (Hayman) Gillett. She was raised in the Barryville area of Barry County and attended Barryville School, graduating in 1933 from Nashville High School. She has lived in the Nashville area for many years. Doris enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing, baking and bird watching. Mrs. Marshall is survived by daughters, Delores (Jim) Knoll of Nashville, Janet (Charlie) McMillen of Versailles, Ky.; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sis­ ter, Clara Pennock of Battle Creek; sister-in­ law, Maxine Barry of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were youngest daughter Nancy (Ed) Johncock in 1992, sis­ ter Marjorie Klevering, brother George Gillett, an infant grandson and granddaugh­ ter. A private family visitation, per her request, was held at Maple Valley Chapel. Services were held Saturday. Oct. 4. 2003 at Peace United Methodist Church. Pastor Susan Trowbridge officiated. Burial was at Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Peace United Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. 204 N. Queen St., Nashville. I Lois L Ferguson| SHELBYVILLE - Mrs. Lois L. Ferguson of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003. Lois was bom July 18, 1925, the daughter of Hiley and Persus (Todd) Randall. She was a former school bus driver for Portage, Kalamazoo, Comstock and Delton schools. Lois attended Prairieville Bible Church and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 7581 in Wayland. She loved to golf and watch NASCAR on Sunday afternoons. On July 26. 1963 she married Russell L. Ferguson who survives. Other members of her family include children, Barbara (Kerry) Simonton. Robert (Dodi) Watkins, Allie (Evie) Atkins, Kathryn Hollern, James (Pat) Ferguson. Kenneth (Donna) Ferguson, and Yvonne (David) Horton; sisters, Barbara Channells and Lynda Ertel; 18 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Connie Watkins. A memorial service was conducted Sunday, Oct 5, 2003 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Bernard Blair officiated. Memorial contributions to Prairieville Bible Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Harold E. Miller BELLEVUE - Harold E. MiPer of Bellevue, age 57, passed way Oct. 7. 2003. Harold was bom July 20, 1946 in Battle Creek, the son of Floyd and Gertrude (Clagett) Miller. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1964. He was a member of the Bedford Lodge of the Masonic Temple. Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trap­ ping. He was an employee of Clark Equipment Co. for 22 years. Harold is survived by sons, Steven and Lance Miller, his parents. Floyd and Gertrude Miller, a brother. Richard Miller, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be conducted Friday. Oct. 10. 2003 at 1 p.m. at Dowling Cemetery. Pastor Steven Olmstead will offi­ ciate. Memorial contributions to a charity of one's choice will be appreciated. The family is being served by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 9. 2003 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwayne Barcroft and Kellie Bcrcroft. husband and wife, to Mortgage Exp.ass, Inc mortgagee, dated December 16. 2000 and recorded February 21, 2001 in Liber 1055201. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by LaSalle Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee tor CSFB Mortgaged Backed Notes. Senes 2003-NP6 by assignment submitted to and record­ ed by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy and 3/100 Dollars ($112,770.03) including interest at the rate of 13.1% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1.-00 p.m. on October 16. 2003. The premises are located in the Township ot Carlton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Township ot Carlton. Barry County. Michigan Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 20. Town 4 North. Range 8 West thence East along said section line 850 feet, thence South 375 feet thence West 850 feet to the point of beginning, except commencing at the Northwest comer of said parcel thence East 334 feet, thence South 0 degrees 8 minutes 210 feet: thence West 334 feet; thence North 0 degrees fl minutes West 210 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: September 11. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES. PC Attorneys for LaSalle Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee lor CSFB Mortgaged Backed Notes. Series 2003-NP6. As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Mi 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 FBs No. 231.1249 (10/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FO.T THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages. If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus intecent. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chartyn S Vannocker. a married person (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. f/k/a/ Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Manto 24. 1999. and recorded on March 30. 1999 m Document No 1027271 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO AND 51/100 dollars ($1144552.51). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and ths statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al lhe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 PM, on November 13, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 Line of Section 16. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Distant West 646.85 Feet from the East 1/4 Post of said Section 16; thence West 406.00 Feet along said 1/4 line; thence North 01 Degrees 44 Minutes 31 Seconds West 350 Feet Parallel with the West Itoe of the East 1-2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section 16; thence East 408.00 Feet; thence South 01 Degrees 44 Minutes 31 Seconds East. 350 Feet to the point ot tieginning. Subject to an easement tor public highway purpose! over the southerly 33 Feet thereof for Cnief Noonday Road. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated Odotor 9, 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fife #200320230 Team D (10/30) WSKTT0 Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES PC.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m toe oorxMons of a mortgage made by: RICHARD J. ROBBINS and DENISE M R08BN& HUSBAND AND WTE lo HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NET­ WORK INC.. Mortgagee, dated September 15. 2000. and recorded on September 20. 2000, in Instrument #1049736. BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by an assignment recorded on March 19, 2001, in Instrument #1056956. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 52/100 DOLLARS ($103,670.52). mdudtng interest at 7 875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County CounhouM m Hasbng,. MKtugan, at 1W o’clock p.m., on November 6, 2003 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence North along said 1/4 Section Una 540 feet tor too place of begin­ ning; thence North 275 feet; thence West 500 feet; thence South 275 feet; thence East 500 feet to the place of beginning. Also: Commencing at the Southeast comer ot the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence North along said 1,4 Section hne 515 feet for the place ot beginning; thence North 200 feet along 1/4 Section hne; thence West 500 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 500 fee* to the place of beginning I D.#: 08-09-011-003-10 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated: September 29. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Notice of Mortgage Fprectosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your oamagzs, u any, anaii oe iimneo sorery io the return of the bld amount tendered at sate, plus Intern MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has beer made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda L Miller, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to National City Mortnage Services Co., dba Commonwealth United Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated September 13. 2002. and recorded on October 3, 2002 in Document # 1088687 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOU­ SAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 92'100 dollars ($83,179.92). including interest at 7.000% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectoseo by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse, .n Hastings, Ml at 100 PM. on November 13, 2003. Said premses are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 230 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined ubandoned in aozordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 9 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite # 200327578 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please con tact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel Thomas and Rosemarie Thomas, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration System*, Inc., solely as a nominee for Hsmllton Mortgage Company, an Arizona Company Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2002 and recorded December 18, 2002 in Instrument 1093897 Wayne County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Fifty-One Cento ($164,618.51) Including Interest 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. Michigan, at 100PM on Thursday, November 13.2003 Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B: Beginning at a point on the North Uns of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Distant South 88 Degrees 18 mii.ites 47 sec­ onds East 365.00 Feet from the Northwest cor­ ner ot said section; Thence South 88 degnie* 18 minute* 47 second* East 230.00 Feet along said North line; Thenca South 02 degras* 22 minutes 13 seconds Wes. 326.00 Feet; Thence North 88 degree* 18 mi rules 47 seconds West 208.50 Feet; Thence North 02 degrees 22 minutes 19 seconds East 51.00 Feet. Thence North 88 Degrees 18 minutes 47 seconds West 21.50 Foot; Thence North 02 degrees 22 minutes 19 Seconds East 275.00 Feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to an easement for Pub:ic Highway purpose* over ths Northerly 33 feet thereof for Jordan Road. Commonly known as 8110 Jordan Rd, Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abanooned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shad be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October7.2QQ3 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. I ic . sotolyasauominee torHamittonMorloafle Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC. _ 36150 Dequindre Rd. Sta 810 SlarhngHflighis. Ml 48310 (586)7954400 Ext 118 Our File No: 03-18064 Pub: 1(99 - 11/6 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION r . WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John A. Harris, a single man (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 11. 2002. and recorded on January 10. 2003 m Uber 1095304 m Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY AND 11/100 dollars ($70.220 11), including interest at 9.500% per annum Under toe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m., on October 23. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land 8 rods East and West by 10 rods North and South out of toe Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 ot Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 18. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 . File #200326295 Team D (10/9) necessary for maintaining secured party’s perfect­ ed security :nterest in ’all’ ot user’s property and rights in said property pledged as collateral in this Security Agreement and described above in para­ graph T until user's contractual obligation thereof incurred has been tully satisfied; (5) consents and and agrees with the secured party's filing of any UCC financial statement, as described above in paragraph ’(3)’ and “(4)’, as well as the filing of any Security Agreement, as described above in para­ graph ’(2)". in the UCC filing office as well as in any county records office; (6) consents and agrees that any and all such filings describe in paragraph ’(4)" and ’(5)’ above are not. and may not be consid­ ered. bogus, and that user wilt not claim any such filing is bogus; (7) waive ‘all’ defenses and (8) appoints the secured party as the Authorized rep­ resentative tor the user, effective upon user's default re user's contractual obligations in favor of the secured party as set forth below under Payment Terms and "Default Terms", granting toe secured party full authorization and power for engaging in any and all actions on behalf of user including, but not limited by auttienbcabon of a record on behalf of user, as secured part, in secured party's sole discretion, deems appropriate, and user further consents that this appointment of 'secured party as Authorized Representative for user, effective upon user's default, is irrevocable, and coupled with a secured interest. User further consents and agrees with all of the following additional terms of self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in event of Unauthorized user. Payment terms: In accordance with fees of unauthorized use of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© and any and all derivatives and varia­ tion in the spelling of said trade-namertrade-mark as set forth above. User hereby consents and agrees that user shall pay Secured Party all unauthorized-use fee's in full within (10) ten days of the date user is sent the secured part's invoice, herein ’invoice’, itemizing said fees. Default Terms: In event of non-payment in fuH ot all unauthorized-use fee's by User within (10) ten days of the date Invoice sent. User shall be deemed in default and: (a) aN of User's property and property pledged as collateral by User, as sei forth above in paragraph “2' immediately becomes i.e., is. the property of the Secured Party: (b) Secured Party is appointed as the User’s Authorized Representative as set forth above in paragraph ’8’ and, (c) User Consents and Agrees that Secured Party may take possession of and otherwise dispose of. in any manner, that the Secured Party, in the Secured Party's sole discre­ tion. deems appropriate, including, but not limited by, sale at auction, at any time following User’s default, and without further notice, any and all of User's property and interests described above in paragraph “2". formerly pledged as collateral by lhe User, now property of the Secured Pa j. in respect of this ’Sett-executing Contract/Security Agreement in toe Event of the Unauthorized use", that the Secured Party, again in Secured Party's sole dis cretion deems appropriate Terms for cunng default Upon events of default, as set forth above under "Default Terms." irrespec­ tive of any and all of user’s former property and nghts in said property as described above tn para­ graph "(2)’ in possession of, as well as disposed of by. the Secured Party as authorized under ’Default Terms.’ User may cure User's default only re the remainder uf User’s said former property and nghtr in property, formerly pledged as collateral that is neither tn the possession of, nor otherwise dis­ posed of by. the Secured Party within (20) twenty days ot the date of the User's default only by pay­ ment in full. Terms of Stnd Foreclosure: User's non-payment in full of all unauthorized-use fee's itemized in voice within said Twenty-(20)-day peri­ od for curing default as set forth above under “Terms for curing default" authorized Secured Party's immediate ’non-judiciar strict foreclosure on any and all remaining former property, and. rights in property of the Secured Party upon expi­ ration of said twenty (20) day default-curing period. Ownership subject to common-law copyright and U.C.C. filing office. Record Owner DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew Jackson© Autograph Common Law Copyright 1993 Unauthonzed use of "DAMON ANDREW JACK­ SON© & Damon-Andrew: Jackson© incurs the same unauthonzed-use fee’s as those associated with DAMON ANDREW JACKSONS. as set forth above in paragraph "(1)" under "Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in the Event of Unauthorized Use." I have the honor of Being a sovereign Natural Christian. This Document ts Sealed by My Own Right Hand With Honor and Without Prejudice. "User" or’USER’ Damon-Andrew: Jackson (10/9) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (1(V30) Team F Non-Negotiabte Common-law Copyright c Trade-Name/TradeMark Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement In Event of Un-authorized-Un-Lawful Use: Copyright Notice: All rights reserved re common­ law copyright of trade-name/trade-mark of all cap­ ital tetters name DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew Jackson?.’ as well as any and all derivatives and variations in the spelling of said trade-name'lrade-mark-common-law copyright© 1993 by DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew: Jackson© Said common-law trade-namertrade-mark DAMON ANDREW JACK­ SON© may neither be used, nor reproduced, nei­ ther whole, nor in part, nor in any other manner what-so-ever, without the pnor. express, wntten consent and acknowledgement of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damor.-Andrew Jackson© as signified by the red ink signature of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew Jackson-© hereinafter the ‘Secured Party.’ the bur­ den of proof falls solely on the user. With the intent of being contractually bound, any juristic person or STATE ENTITY, as well as the agent, servant, employee, trustee, bailee, or custodian of aforesaid juristic person or STATE ENTITY consents and agrees by and through this Copyright Notice that neither said juristic person or STATE ENTITY or its agent, servant employee, trustee, bailee, or custo­ dian of aforesaid juristic person shall display, nor otherwise use m any manner, the common-law trade-name/trade-mark DAMON ANDREW JACK­ SON© without the prior, express wntten consent and acknowledgement of the "SECURED PARTY’S’ signature in red ink. The Secured Party neither grants, nor implies, nor otherwise gives any consent what-so-ever for any unauthorized or unlawful (God’s law) use of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© and all such unauthorized use is strict­ ly prohibited and the burden of proof falls solely to the user. Secured Party is not now. nor has Secured Parly ever been, an accommodation party nor a surety, for the purported debtor, i.e.. DAMON ANDREW JACKSON©, nor for any denvative of. nor for any variation in the spelling of. said name, nor for any other juristic person, and ts soindemnified and held harmless by Debtor, i.e., DAMON ANDREW JACKSONC .a Hold-Harmless and Indemnity Agreement No. DAJ-092293-HHIA date the Twenty-Second (22) day of the Ninth (9) month in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-three (93) against any and all claims, legal actions, orders, warrants, tickets, judge­ ments. demands, hearings, summarys, liabilities, tosses, depositions, summons, lawsuits, costs, fires, liens, levies, penalties, damages, interests, and expense what-so-ever. both absolute and con­ tingent. as are due and might become due. now existing and as might hereafter arise, and as might be suffered by, impcsed on, and incurred by Debtor for any and every reason, purpose, and cause what-so-ever. Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in ’Event of Un-authorized Use": By this Copyright Notice, the juristic person or STATE ENTITIES, as well as their agents, servants, employees, trustees, bailees, or custodians, herein jointly and/or severally ’user’, consents and agrees that "any use" of DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© other than expressly authorized as set forth above constitutions un-authorized use, counterfeiting, of Secured Party’s common-law copyright property, and "contractually binds user.’ and renders this Copynght Notice a ’Security Agreement' wherein ’user is debtor and DAMON ANDREW JACK­ SON© & Damon-Andrew Jackson© ts "Secured Party." and signifies toat user: (1) grants "Secured Party' a security interest in ’all of user s assets, lands, and personal property, m the sum certain of S500.000.00 pr each trade-name'lrade-mark©; as well as for each, and every occurrence of use of any and al! derivatives of. and variations in the spelling of. DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© plus costs, plus triple damages;’ (2) Authenticates this Security Agreement wherein "user is debtor' and DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew: Jacxson© is ’Secured Party.’ and where'n user pledges “air of user's assets, land, consumer goods, farm products, inventory, equipment, money, investment property, commercial tort claims, letters of credit, tetters of credit rights, chat­ tel paper, instruments, deposit accounts, accounts, documents, and general intangibles, and all user’s interest in such aforesaid property, now owned and hereafter acquired, now existing and hereafter aris­ ing. and wherever located, as collateral for secur­ ing user's contractual obligation in favor of the Secured Party for user's un-authorized us* of Secured Party’s common-law copyright property; (3) consent and agree with toe secured party's fil­ ing of UCC Financial statement in the U.C.C. filing office, as well as in any county records office, wherein user is debtor and DAMON ANDREW JACKSON© & Damon-Andrew Jackson© is ’Secured Party’; (4) consent and agree that the aforesaid U.C.C. Financial statement described above in paragraph "(3)" is a continuing financial statement, and further consent and agrees with the security party’s filing of ary continuation statement RETERNL SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 10/30 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTV OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Heanng will be neld by the Pramevilte Township Planning Commission on Wednesday, Oct. 15.2003. at 700 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hah. 10115 S. NOTICE FALL LEAF PICKUP The City of Hastings Department of Public Services will again be providing the citizens of the City of Hastings with a fall leaf pickup, which Is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 3.2003. City crews wifi begin In the Fourth Ward west of the City In the Cooks Addition then proceed east to the Third Ward. Second Word and finish in the First Ward Residents should place the leaves to be picked up either very near to the curb if a parking lane is present or imme­ diately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We would ask that residents not place leaves in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where if might present a vision obstruction The fall leaf pickup generally takes City crews from three to four weeks to complete, so we would ask that residents have their leaves raked out prior to the start of the leaf pick­ up to allow us to complete the project in an efficient and timely manner We will only be making one pass around the City so your cooperation in this regard will be greatly appreciated. og^,, Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services r Notice ' Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The scheduled Planning Commission meeting oi. Wednesday. Oct. 15. 2003. is can­ celled. all business originally scheduled for that dale hs been moved to the regular work session lo be held on Tuesday. Oct. 14.2003, commencing at 7:30. Agenda is as follows: Site Plan Review for Crystal Rash Home Heating Fuel Distribution Facility Proposed location - 4425 Upton Rd. (Upton Rd. and M-37) Work Session on Master Plan The Rutland Charter Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabil­ ities at the meeting upon seven (7) days notice to lhe Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact lhe Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Robin E McKenna Clerk - Ritland Charter Township 2461 Heath Rd. - Hastings. Ml 49058 I (269) 949-2194 Norris Road, within toe Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be corakiered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following 1) Special Land Use Permit and site plans review filed by John Armstrong of 11295 Gilkey Road. Plainwell. Ml 49080. Parcel #12-0120-017-10, located at 11295 Gilkey Road address. The application is for the construction ol a 26x60 Pole Bam. with 10-ft. sidewalls. 4-12 pitch shin­ gled gabted roof. This property in question is zoned "A' Agricultural. 2) Special Land Use permit and site plan review filed by Pau! Dydalowicz of 10879 Pembrook Court. Frankfort. IL 60423.The Parcel # in question is 12-012-005-00, 'ocated on Oak Drive, Delton. M! 49046 The application is for the construction of 50x100 Pole Bam on a vacant 21 • acre Parcel, located on the North side of Oak Drive, just prior to entenng Hughes Park (for­ merly known as Jerry Freydl property) This property in question is zoned "R1" Single Family-Low Density. Residential District. 3) Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit wntten comments on this special land use permi; application at the address below. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the heanng impaired and audiotapes of printed matenais being considered at the heanng upon five (5) days notice to the Prainevilte Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids nr ser rices shou.d contact the Prainevilte Township Clerk Pralrievflto Township Planning Commission Mark A. Doster. Supervisor Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 �Page 16 — Thursday, October 9. 2003 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES TH® HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION QflTAHED WILL BE US£D FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFKE AT THE NUMBER BELQW1F YOUAREJN ACTIVE MKTARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in ths conditions of a mortgage made by Scott J. SmeAer. a single per­ son. lo Fifth Third Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated November 29. 2001 and recorder December 6, 2001 in Instrument Number 1070655, Barry County Records There is dawned to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Four and 30/100 Dollars ($131,004.3) including interest at the rate ot 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 30, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 5 Acree of the foltowing desertbed oar­ cat: Begmmg 15 Rods West of the Northeast comer of Section 13,Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township. Barry County, Michigan, for the piece of beginning; thence South 26 2/3 rods; thence West 45 rode; thence North 26 2/3 rods; thence East 45 rods to the piece of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of the sate The fore­ dosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated September 25, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 200.0892 (Pub: W25 - 10/23) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION IYE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy Gahan and Darlene Gahan, husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 30. 2002. and recorded on August 12. 2002 in Document *1085422 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be duv at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDED EIGHT AND 90/100 dollars ($106,106.90), including interest at 6.990% per annum Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statue in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, o< some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m., on November 6, 2003. Sad premises are situated in CITY OF HAST INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described All that certain property situated in Hastings in the County of Barry and the Stale of Michigan and being described in a deed dated 10/21/87, and recorded 11/13187, among the land records of the county and state set forth above, and referenced as follows Uber 459 Page 446 The above referenced property described as Lol 3 Block 18 of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shsi be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the reder'otion period shaH be 30 days from ttte date ot such sate. Dated: October 2, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 5W-1310 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte #200327863 Team G (10/23) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING "the QttrHaH Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. TwatotQatetwftf, ■nestings, »- -M- - , »»»-»-« ----Micnigan The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request from Paul Ballinger, 127 South Hanover Street, Mattog*. Mtohigan (see map below). Legal description on said property is: CfTY OF HASTINGS South 66 tert of Lots 470 and 460. also fractional Lof 468 and Blank Lot East of said fractional Lot 466. bounded on West by Lot 469. on Northeast by State Street and on South by Court Street, of the City, formerty Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. if granted, wtt allow the construction of a fence to the secondary front yard at 127 South Hanover to exceed the maximum allowable three feet in height. E STATE FELPAUSCH FOOD CEMTER Jj Written comments w» be received on the above request at Hastings City hafl. 201 E. State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City wl provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777. Evertl G. Manshum City Clerk 08625724 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM O A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert P. Whaley, II. an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 15. 1999, and recorded on April 21. 1999 in Document *1026413 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is clair.iod to be doe at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 72/100 dollars ($71,584.72). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1 DO p.m., on October 23. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnston Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: beginning at a point on the South line of Section 24. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, distant West 656 feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 24; thence West along said South line, 220 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said Section 24. a distance of 487 5 feet; thence West parallel with said South line. 447 feet; thei.ee North parallel with said East hne. 326 feet; thence East parallel with said South line, 577 feet; thence South parallel with said East line. 713 5 test; thence East parallel with said South line. 90 feet; thence South parallel with said East me. 100 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate. Dated: September 18, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200327318 Team X (9/18-10/9) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Deana Kooiman and Keith Kooiman, hus­ band and wife of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Fifth Third Bank, successor-in-interest to Old Kent Bank dated the 20lh day of September. A.D. 1999, and recorded to the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of October. AD. 1999, n Document No. 1036144 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for pnnopal and interest, lhe sum of $24,641.80 (Twenty four thousand, Six hundred forty one dollars and eighty cents) Including interest there on at 10.60% (ten point-six-zero) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing oeen instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained to said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of October, AD.. 2003 al 1D0 o'clock said mortgage win be est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described to said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as follows: AB that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Thomapple. to t.ie County ot Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Parcel A: the South one-half of the West one-half of the East one-half of the East one haff of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 11. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan. ALSO: Parcel C: The North onehalf of the West one-half of the East one-half of the East one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 11. Town 4 North, Range 10 Wes:. Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan. Both of the above described parcels are subject to an access road easement of 33 feet along the East Hne of both of the above described parcels from Garbow Road, terminating al a cul-de-sac which shafl be 50 feet to width at toe North line of Parcel C. Commonly known as: 8100 Garbow Rd. Tax ID: 06-14-011-043-00 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale. Dated: September 18.2003 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS. CO., LPA. By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.P.A. 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48064 WWR #03044891 ---------(10/16) PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING SPONSORED BY: M-37 Corridor Committee & Michigan Department of Transportation TO BE HELD QN: October 22. 2003 AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS & TIMES 300 p.m. to 5DO p.m. Pieroe Cedar Creek 701 W Ctoverdate Road 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hastings, Michigan 49056 Jkn McManus, Barry County Planning Kitty Rothwell. MOOT - Southwest Region (269) 945-1290 (616) 377-3977 Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by William Chrysler and Deborah Chrysler, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated October 9. 2002 and recorded October 21, 2002 to Instrument Number 1089773. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and 52/100 Dollars ($153,316.52) inducing interest at the rate of 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue al the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 .*00 p.m. on October 23,2003. The premises are located to the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1. 'Solomon Addition to the Village of Middleville’ according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 61. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless ths property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: September 18, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Company, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.0853 Pub: 9/18-1*16 0HB1S THIS FIRM IS A D^BT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 0B62S719 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sete TH® RRM ® A DEBT IDOLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Rodney Beggs, a/k/a Rodney Scott Beggs and Laura Jean Beggs, a/k/a Laura Beggs, husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Bank One. N.A., f/k/a NBD Bank. Mortgagee, dated September 30. 1996. and recorded on November 15. 1996 to Uber 678 on Page 352 to Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 16/100 dollars ($40,530.16), including interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Michigan al 1D0 p.m., on October 23. 2003. Said premises are situated to VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13. the South 1/2 cf Lot 14, and that part of the North 1/2 of Lot 14. described as beginning at the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of Lot 14, thence South 2 rods, thence East 4 rods to the place of beginning, all on Block 49, of the Village of Middtevtlte. according to the recorded ptat thereof, as recorded m Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shaH be 6 months) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 18. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200323853 Team G (10®) TMB FEW BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFIING IC COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE-PLEASE CQNIAGT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRfTARYDUTY MORTGAGE-SALE Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage mada by Diane L. Hammond, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., mortgagee, dated November 21, 2002 and record­ ed November 27.2002 to Register# 1092538, Barry County Records Said mortgage is" now held by LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee tor Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Series 2003-8C2 by assignment submitted to and record­ ed by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Three and 99/100 Dollars ($87,953.99) including interest Under sate contained in the mort____ the . _ power of ----------------------------------------------gage and toe statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will *" be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or County Courthouse In Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on November 13,2003. The premises are located to the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 10 and 11. Block 6. ’Plat of Uncota Park Addition*, as recorded to Uber 1. Pagofs) 55 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418, to which case the redemption period closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated- Octobe< 9,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Series 2003-BC2. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Pub 10®-11® Fite No 269.0154 Default has been made to the condtions ot a mortgage made by William F. Selby and Victoria H. Sefoy. husband and wife, to Bank One. NA, mort­ gagee, dated November 4. 1999 and recorded November 18.1999 to document number 1038033, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot One Hundred FortyFour Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Four and 4/100 Doiare ($144,854.04) inducing interest at the rate of 9.37% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 1D0 pTti on Nowmber 13; 2003 The premises are located in the City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land to the Northeast 1/4. Section 21, Town 1 North. Range 8 West described as: Beginning at a point in the center line of highway M­ 37, the so called Battle Creek and Hastings Highway, at a point 135 feet North of the point where the East and West 1/8 Ire to the said Northeast 1M crosses the said highway, thence East 792 feet; thence South 338 tear, thence West to the center of the highway; thence Northwesterly along said highway to he place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October 8,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Bank One. NA. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 224.0849 ombwi Pub: 10® -11® TH® RRM IS A DEBT CO*« FCTOR ATTEMPT- Motics of Mortgage F^ectoeu— Re*e FOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OU,1 OFFICEAT THENUMBEB BEL0WL>LY0U. AHEM ACTIVE mi itary TH® FIRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WttL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELUW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. otrrv. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bemte B. Smith and Theresa M. Smith, husband and wife, as tenants by the entire­ ty. to Community First Bank (now by various reso­ lution duly known as Fifth Third Mortgage Company), mortgagee, dated May 16, 1997 and recorded May 19. 1997 to Uber 694. Pago 924, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of' Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-One and 68/100 Dollars ($90,951.68) including interest at the rate of 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on October 30,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Cartton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 4. Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East. 2106.19 feet from the North 1/4 post; thence South 89 degrees 56 min­ utes 14 seconds East 279 94 feet along said North sectton line; thence South 526.26 feet; thence South 88 degrees 45 minutes 16 seconds West 272.62 feet; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes M-37 Access Management Plan Barry County Fehsenfeld Center of Kellogg Community College Kellogg Community College 2950 W. M-179 Highway Hastings. Michigan 49058 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING IQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE.USED FOR THAT PUR■■ OSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ntog. Subject to easement, restrictions and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated September 25,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Community First Bank (now by vari­ ous resolution duly known as Fifth Third Mortgage Company). As Mortgagee PO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 200.0900 Pub: 9/25 -10/23 ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eate may be reednded by the forectoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, N any, ehall be limited eotefy to the return of the bld amount tendered at cate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia H. Gast, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, c Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 11. 2002. and recorded cci April 18.2002 to Document # 1078520 to Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Assignee by an assignment dated April 11.2002, which was record­ ed on April 18,2002, to Document # 1078*22, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot FORTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 49/100 dollars ($49,756.49), including interest at 5.950% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Mi, at 1M PM, on November 13. 2003 Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described ts: Lot 30. Village ot Delton, accordtog to the recorded plat thereof to Uber 1 of Plats. Page 29. The redemption period shaH be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 9.2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Team R (248) 583-1306 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200327809 TeamR ’ �The HastinQi Barner — Thuradsy. October «. 2003 — Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by Sandra K Keilay. a single woman (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank, f/k/a Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated January 31. 1990. and recorded on February 7. 1990 in Uber 495 or. Page 31 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE AND 64/IX dollars ($23,883 64). including interest at 10 000% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged promises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 p.m., on October 30. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1235 and 1236 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Hastings City. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 25. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200218179 Team F 0952532c (10/16) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTION ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Ronald D Robinson. n»arned and Susan R Robinson, his wife (original mortgagors) to Bank One. N.A.. Mortgagee, dated July 7. 1999. and recorded on July 20. 1999 Instrument No 1032734 on Barry County Records. Michigan, and re recorded on July 29. 1999 Instrument No. 1033177. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHT AND 79/100 dollars ($96,708.79). including interest at 9.750% per annum Under the power of sate contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 p.m., on November 6. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY' OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 14 of Andrews Addition to the City, Formerly Vrflage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded tn Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 5, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. inwhich case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 2, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TEAM M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200327605 Team M (10/23) Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used tor that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CLINTON R. NEFF AND JUDY NEFF. HUSBAND AND WIFE to RESOURCE ONE MORTGAGE. A PENNSYLVA­ NIA CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated October 23. 1996, and recorded on November 3. 1998. as instrument No. 1020277 BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to TRAVELERS BANK A TRUST. FSB. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA now known as CITICORP BANK TRUST. FSB. by an assignment recorded on June 7. 1999. as Instrument No. 1030689 BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there 13 claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixty seven thousand two hundred eighty five and 93/100 Dollars ($67,285.93). including interest at 10.990% per annum. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage .made by Laura Simmons, a single woman a/k/a Laura L. Simmons (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . Mortgagee, dated February 28. 2002. and recorded on March 13. 2002 Instrument *1076488, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIR­ TY-ONE AND 00/100 dollars ($82,931.00). includ­ ing interest at 9 500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in such mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1XX) p.m., on October 30. 2003. Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF DEL­ TON. Barry County. Michigan, and aie described as: Lot 66 of J.R. Bush’s First Addition to the Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded m Liber 1 of Plats on Page 33. Being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North, Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ donee in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case Hie redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale. Dated: September 25, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fams. Ml 48025 Fite *200326850 Team H (10/16) gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 1XX) p.m. on October 23. 2003. Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOTS 61 AND 62 OF HUGHES PARK ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS. PAGE 57. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such tale DATED: September 18. 2003 CITICORP BANK TRUST. FSB Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee ot Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Associates. P.C. 401 South Ota Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 480U9-6616 For Information ptease call; (248) 540-7701 (10/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limited to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mrtchili E. Glenn, an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 23. 2003. and recorded on June 6.2002 m Uber Document # 1081777 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 47/100 dollars ($125,134.47). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1XX) PM. on November 13 2003 Said premises are srtuated m TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 393 :eet of the West 280 feet of the East 4X feet of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34, Town 4 North. Range 8 We«*. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such saie unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated October 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Teem H (248) 593-1300 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200316032 Team H (10/30) 0KH7M Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the contMions of a mortgage made by William Nelson and Lisa Nelson, a married couple (original mortgagors) to Horizon Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated September 28. 2001. and recorded on October 3. 2001 m Uber Document No. 1067541 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 28 2001, which was recorded on October 3. 2001. in Liber Document No. 1067542 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 43/100 dollars ($87.631 43), including interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statue in such case made and provid­ ed. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be forectoead by a sale of tne mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1XX) p.m.. on November 6. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF WOOD­ LAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, described as: commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said section 33. thence East in center of highway 985 Feet for the ptace of begin­ ning; thence North 258 71 Feet, thence West 208.71 Feet; thence South 258.71 Feet to the cen­ ter of said highway; thence East m center of high­ way 208.71 Feet to the place of beginning Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case thj redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated October 2. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL; Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200326949 Team S (10/23) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on September 1.2000, by Bemte B Smith and Theresa M Smith, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on September 8. 2000, as Document *1049203 (the ‘Mortgage"), on which Mortgage there ts claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Forty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Eight and 68/100 Dollars ($48,988.68). as of the date of this notice, including principal and inter­ est. and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding al law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. October 30. 2003, at 1 XX) o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place ol holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located in Barry County. Michigan, desenbed in the Mortgagee as follows: Parcel 1: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan, described cs: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 4. distant South 89° 56’ 14" East. 2386 13 feet from the North 1/4 comer of said Section 4; thence South 00* 00’ 00‘ West. 526.26 feet, thence North 88c 45’ 16' East. 250 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Section 4; thence Northerly along said East Section line to the Northeast comer of said Section 4. thence North 89° 56’ 14‘ West. 250 feet, more or less, along said North Section line to the Point of Beginning. Subject to an easement for public high­ way purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Vedder Road and over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Usbome Road and any other easements or restrictions of record Parcel 2: Beginning at a point on the North hne of Section 4, Town 4 North. Range 8 West Carlton Township. Barry County, Michioan. distant south 89" 56’ 14" East. 2106.19 feet from the North 1/4 post; thence South 89° 56’ 14" East 279 94 feet along said North Section hne; thence South 526.26 feet; thence South 88° 45’ 16‘ West, 272.62 feet; thence North 00* 47- 41’ West. 532 54 feet to the Place of begin­ ning. The length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of the sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned m accordance wrth MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 2. 2003 Mamstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. Milter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 warn (10-23) wcc: ha ' * -dl ■ « ivr.-** Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure eate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Date Root Jr and Janine Mane Root husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Kent Commerce Bank, Mortgagee, dated January 19. 1999, and recorded on March 5. 1999 in Document *1026134 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans, inc., as assignee by an assignment dated February 1. 1999, which was recorded on June 28, 1999, to Document *1031719 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot SEVENTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE AND 44/100 dollars ($77,621.44). including interest at 6.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m., on October 23, 2003. Sard premises are sitijated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Commencing at the intersection of the Southwest comer ot the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 ot section 17, Town 2 North. Range 10 West and tne centerline of Kelter Road, thence Easterly along the hne of Kelter Road; 567 feet for me place of begin­ ning of this description. Thence East along the centerline of Kelter Road 300 feet; thence North 243 feet; thence West to a point 243 feet North of the place of beginning; thence South 243 feet to the point at beginning Barry county Records. The redemption period shaH be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 18. 20C3 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite *200326868 Team X oeaw (10/9) ’ Short Forecloeure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DFBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Robert L Page and Carrie A. Page, husband and wife, to The Huntington Mortgage Corporation. an Ohio Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 25. 1999. and recorded on October 4.1999. in Document No. 1036079, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by an assignment dated August 1, 2000, and recorded on September 5. 2000, in Document No. 1049029. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there « claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT AND 88/100 DOLLARS ($118,568.88), including interest at 6.75% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a sate at the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan, at 1XX) o’clock pjn.. on November 6. 2003. Said premise* are situated to TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 00° 23’ 37 EAST ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 32. A DISTANCE OF 831.49 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 41’ 23" EAST 440 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00* 23’ 3T WEST 550.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 47* 41’ 31" EAST 302.36 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00* 23’ 37 WEST 130 00 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE NORTH 89" 37’ 08" WEST. ALONG SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE 665 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AN INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT WITH OTHERS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 32 WHICH LIES SOUTH 89* 37’ 08" EAST 632 00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE NORTH 00° 23’ 37" EAST. 115.29 FEET; THENCE NORTH 47 * 41 * 31 ’ WEST. X2.36 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00° 32 37" EAST. 864.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89* 41’ 23" WEST 27.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00° 23’ 37 EAST. 120 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 41’ 23' EAST. 120 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00° 23’ 37- WEST. 120.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89* 41 ’ 23" WEST 27 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00* 23’ 37 WEST, 855.33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 47* 41'31’ EAST. 302 36 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00° 23’ 37 WEST. 144.72 FEET TO SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 89* 37 08' WEST 66 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING P.P *08-014-032-002-90 The redemption penod shad be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated; September 29. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hilis. Michigan 48334 10/30 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred to a mortgage made on June 11. 2003 by the Joy Sherwood Family Limited Partnership. Joy C. Sherwood and Bryce Sherwood. Mortgagors, to Alan Moody and Amy Moody, as Mortgagees. The Mortgage was record­ ed on June 12,2003 to the Office of the Register of deeds for Barry County. Michigan, at Document Number 1106394. The entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage is immediately due and payable. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Milhon Five Hundred Twenty-seven Thousand Ono Hundred Seventeen and 95/100 Dollars ($1,527,117.95). No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default On Thursday. November 13. 2003, al 1XX) pjn.. at the east door ol the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage safes for Barry County. Michigan, there win be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sate, including attorneys' fees allowed by law. the property described to the Mortgage as follows: The Township of Thomapple. County of Barry and State of Michigan to wit: Part ot the Northwest 1/4 ot Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Wes! 1/4 comer of Raid Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 27’03" East 330.00 feel along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 7 to the Place of Beginning of this description; thence North 26 degrees 32' 14" East 581.64 feet; thence Southerly 105.32 feet on a 317.18 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears South 38 degrees 13' 19" East 104.85 feet; thence Southeasterly 266.09 feet on 293.19 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears Sou* i 73 degrees 44'10* East 257.06 feet; thence North 80 degrees 15’ 50” East 284.67 feet; thence Northeasterly 116.71 leet on a 256.29 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears North 67 degrees 13' 08" East 115.70 feet; thence South 34 degrees 56' 12* East 332.92 feet; thence North 89 degrees 27’ 03 West 1653 feet more or less along sata East and West 1/4 line of Section 7 to the Place of Beginning ALSO a 66 foot wide easement for ingress­ egress and public and private utilities and the cen­ terline described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section 7. Town 4 North, range 10 West; thence North 00 degrees 15' 50* East 939.73 feet along the Wust hne of said Section 7 to the lace of Beginning of this easement; thence South 89 degrees 44’ 10’ East 225 00 feet; thence Southeasterly 191.81 feet on a 274.75 foot radius curve to the nght the long chord which bears South 69 degrees 44’ 10‘ East 187.94 feet; thence South 49 degrees 44' 10" east 50.00 feet; thence Southerly 193.00 feet on a 298.87 fool radius curve to the right the long chord which bears South 31 degrees 14’ 10' East 189.66 feet; thence South 12 degrees 44'10* East 75.00 feet; thence Southerly 193.74 feet on a 317.16 toot radius curve to the left the the long chord which bears South 30 degrees 14’ 10'East 190.74 feet; thence Southeasterly 2b6 09 feet on a 293 19 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears South 73 degrees 44' 10’ East 257.06 feet; thence North 80 degrees 15' 50’ East 284.67 leet; thence Northeasterly 232.60 feet on a 256.29 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears North 54 degrees 15' 50* East 224 70 feet; thence North 28 degrees 15' 50‘ East 191 25 feet; thence Northerly 196 00 feet on a 401.08 toot radius curve to the nght the long chord which bears North 42 degrees 15*50* East 194.06 feet; thence North 56 degrees 15' 50* East 75.00 feel; thence Northeasterly 194.77 feet on a 348 74 foot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears North 72 degrees 15’ 50’ East 192.25 feet; thence Northeasterly 94.34 feet on a 291.30 tool radtus curve to the left the long chord which bears North 78 degrees 59’ 10' East 93 93 feet to the ref­ erence Point B; thence Continuing South 05 degrees 19' 30' West 40.00 feet to a point which is the center of a 60 foot radius and the end of this easement Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition* of a mortgage made by Gary Barnes, a/k/a Gary Lee Barnes and wife Melissa L Barnes (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation, dba Aames Home Loan. Mortgagee, dated June 23, 2000, and recorded on June 30. 2000 In Uber Instrument No. 1046179 to Barry County Record*. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bankers Trust Company of California, NA to Trust for the benefit of the hold­ ers of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, series 2000-1. Assignee by an assignment dated June 27, 2000, which was recorded on April 2, 2001, to Uber Instrument No. 1057544. Barry County Record*, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due af the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND 78/100 dollars ($184,832.78). including interest at 14.760% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in such mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, al lhe Bany County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan af 1 XX) p.m., on October 30. 2003. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20 of Mastenbrook’s Subdivision according to ths luoonfod plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 2. of Plats Page 39. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6month(s) from the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6303241 a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated; September 25, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suita 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200026693 Team X (10/16) ALSO: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North. Range 10 West described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 27' 03* East 1481.07 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 32' 5T West 175.00 teet to the piece of Beginning of this deecription; thence North 34 degrees 56* 12" West, 332.92 feet; thence Northerly 115.89 feet on a 256.29 foot radius curve to w MR toe torif dtfoteFfteteh^eare Worth 41 degrees 13* 08* East, 114.91 feet; thence North 28 degrees 15* 50* East. 191feet; thence Northerly 196.00 feet on a 401.06 foot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears North 42 degrees 15* 50* East 194.06 teet; thence North 56 degrees 15* 50* East. 75.0 feet; thence Northeasterly 194.77 teet on a 348.74 foot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears North72 degrees 15' 50* East. 192.25 feet; thence Mnrfiaaetoriy 94.34 feet on a 291 .X foot radius curve to foe left the long chord which beers North 78 degrees 59* 10* east. 93.93 feet; thence South 05 degrees 19* 30* West. 336.12 teet; thence North 89 degrees 18* 12” East. 300 feet more or fess to the waters edge of Duncan Lake; thence Southerly 495 feet more or less along said waters edge of Duncan Lake to a point North 89 degrees 27 03* East from the Place of Beginning; thence South 89 degrees 27 03* West. 545 feet more or less to the Place of Beginntog. ALSO a 66 foot easement tor ingress-egress and public utilities the centerline described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; thence North 00 degrees 15* 50" East 939.73 feel along foe West line of said Section 7 to lhe Place of Beginning of this easement; thence South 89 degrees 44* 10* East 225.00 fee*; thence Southeesterty 191.81 feet on a 274.75 foot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears South 89 degrees 44* 10* East 187.94 feet; thence South 49 degrees 44* 10* East. 50.00 feet; thence Southerly 193.00 feet on a 298.8? foot radius curve to the right the long chord which beers South 31 degrees 14* 1(7 East. 189.66 feet; thence South 12 degrees 44* 1(7 East 75.00 feet; thence Southerly 193.74 feet on a 317.16 tool radius curve to the toft the long chord which beers South 30 degrees 14* 10* East 190.74 feet thence Southeasterly 266.09 feet on a 293.19 foot radius curve to the teft the long chord which boars South 73 degrees 44* 10* East. 257.06 feet; thence North 80 degrees 15* 50* East. 284.67 feet; thence Northeasterly 232.60 feet on a 25629 toot radius curve to the loft the long chord which beers North 54 degrees 15* 50" East, 224.70 feet; thence North 28 degrees 15' 50* East 191.25 teet; thence Northerly 196.00 feet on a 401.08 toot radius curve to foe right the tong chord which boars North42 degrees 15*50* East, 194.08 feet; thence North 56 degrees 15' 50’East. 75.00 feet; thence Northeasterly 194.77 feet on a 348.74 foot radius curve to the toft the long chord which boars Korth 78 degrees 59’ 10* East. 93.93 teet to reference Print A; thence South 06 degrees 19* 30* West. 336.12 teet to reference Point B; thence conMnuing South 05 degrees 19* 30* West 40.00 feel to a point which is the center ot a 80 toot radius and the end of this easement. ALSO subfect to and together with an easement for park and lake access recommencing st refer­ ence Point B as the Place of Beginning; thence South 05 degrees 19* 30* West. 100.00 feet; thence South 56 degrees 46' 19* East. 241 feet more or less to the waters edge of Duncan Lake; thence Northerly 260 teet more or toss along said waters edge of Duncan Lake to a point Northerly 89 degrees 18' 12* East from the Place of Beginning; thence South 89 degrees 18* 12* West. 300 feet more or toes to the Place of Beginning. PP#08-014-007-002-20. PP#08-014007-002-70. The redemption period shell be one (1) year from the date of sate untoes the property is abandoned, in which case the redemption period shaH be thirty (X) days from the date of sale. Dated: September 29, 2003 Alan Moody and Amy Moody. Mortgagees MILLER. JOHNSON. SNELL A CUMMISKEY. P.LC. Attorneys for Mortgagees By: Karen J. Custer (P43091) P.O. Box 306 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501-0306 616/831-1700 (11/6) �Page 18 — Thursday, October 9. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Barry County Christian wins in sudden death over Victors Monday night at Barry County Soccer Field was the scene of a great co-ed soccer match between Barry County Christian and lhe Faith Christian Victors, with both teams playing a very strong defensive game. The first goal came late into the fist half, by Faith Christian’s "tyler Guernsey The battle for goals resumed again in lhe second half, with Barry County Christian scoring in the last two minutes of the half, a goal by Dustin Webb. Webb was assisted by Seth Hoxworth and Lisa Schurmans to tie up the game. Both teams agreed to a sudden death overtime play. Five minutes into the over­ time Evan Wisner received a pass from Webb, and made a long outside kick into goal giving the BCCS Eagles the win. Goalies from both sides did an outstand­ ing job. ’ During the first half Evan Wisner made seven saves for the Eagles, and in the sec­ ond half it was Chase DeMaagd in goal making five save^. Faith Christians Goalie. Nathaniel Whitcomb, making 12 saves dur­ ing the game for the Victors. “The girls and guys on both teams did a really great job.” said Coaches Craig Wisner for BCCS, and Phil Whitcomb for Faith Christian. Bead The BANNER every weekl Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 hi \L iHtiritim HARD GARAGE SALE: Rain or face cord. Shine! 1990 E. M-43 Hwy. (Carlton Center). Friday & Saturday, October 10th Ac 11th 9am. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift Good condi­ tion, $6,000. Call (269)948­ 1990 CHEVY EXT. cab pick­ up. 305 V-8, automatic, 3/44190. ton. $2,850; 1^4 43 Vortex FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel V-6 Chevy engine, transmis­ master 7-Gang, reel mowers, sion Ac transfer case; S-10 good condition, $9,000. Call Blazer exterior body parts Ac interior parts; Blazer alumi­ (269)948-4190. num wheels Ac tires. Call for Ac prices FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ information tor, 24" drum ty je, 3 point (269)948-9029. hitch. Great shape, $1,200. Call (269)948-4190. 2001 SEBRING LXI: stiver exterior, dark gray interior, FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon one owner. In excellent con­ sprayer, skid mount, 5hp dition, 4 door, air, CD play­ Briggs & Stratton engine, er, cruise, keyless remote, $1,000. Call (269)948-4190. 39,000 miles. $11,900. Call (269)948-7921 for more infor­ mation. BUILDING FOR RENT: Hastings, $350 a month. FOR SALE: 1992 Dodge Dy­ (269)948-8189 or (269)948­ nasty, good condition, call 7469. (269)672-7628 after 6pm SEASONED WOOD: $25 (517)852-9072 FOR RENT: 1BD apartments on Algonquin Lake, $450/ mo. * utilities Ac security de­ posit. (269)9454)917 FOR SALE: '86 Camero, needs motor put in, has ev­ erything ready to go, $8(X) or trade for truck in good con­ RENT TO OWN: country dition. (269)948-2094 retting, t bed, 2 bath, walk­ \ al i mini \tl\ out ranch with ingroud pool, INSTALLER/ $950/month, 530 Carlton CABLE Center Rd., Hastings. TRAINEE: to $1,000/wk! Must not fear heights! Work (616)361-7058 own hours! Many needed! (517)886-5445 TDC fee. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs EXPRESS DELIVERY in anv of our papers. Get DRIVER (vending Co.): to them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 $600WK + full benefits! N. M-43 Hwy , Hastings. At (snack foods / beverages) En­ the front counter. try/skilled! Local! (517)886­ 5445 TDC fee. GARAGE SALE: 9 Ironside Dr (south off Green St. PATIENT REGISTRAacross from Fish Hatchery nON/ADMITTING: TO Park) Saturday © 9am. $14/Hr./PLUS! (medical Queen bed, microwave, center) Customer service weed trimmer, antique skills. Basic office duties! chairs, some pink depres­ Many types, permanent! sion, shelves, book case, pic­ (517)8665445 TDC fee. tures, rocking horse, car seat, toys, antique parlor doors, RECEPT1ONIST/ANIMAL exterior metal door, youth CARE to $10/hr+ benefits! desk, antique crock, books, (Animal dinic) Must love photography magazines, an­ tique cast iron stove, Pfaltz- pets! Basic office duties! graff dishes (Village pat­ (517)886-5445 TDC fee. tern), girls bike Ac lots more. WAREHOUSE SUPERV1SOR/HI-LO DRIVER (bev­ erage co.): to $35,000 year. Excellent benefits! Paid training! Need now. (517)886-5445 TDC fee. Ili‘tt'< htilil 1YR. NEW: DUAL RECLIN­ ER (NORWALK) OVER­ SIZED LOVESEAT. BOUGHT AT $1,700. SELL­ ING FOR $1,100. CALL (269)948-7921 A BED KING Ac FULL DOUBLE PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET. BRAND NEW NEVER USED WITH WARRANTY, $249 Ac $129. CAN DELIVER (616)293­ 8896. BEN FALCONER 10/10/00 It s been three years' friend and we're still “stubbin-the-toe" Miss you lots, Wanda and Ed IllIMIII s< I 1 li I S BEST PRICES Ac QUALITY REPAIRS in roofing, plumb­ ing, carpentry, drywall, painting, windows Ac insula­ tion, siding etc. No job too small, insured, free esti­ mates. (269)795-3045 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Cal! (616)345-1173. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers arc bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. FOX TERRIER BROTH­ ERS: 8 months, neutered. PLyful Ac energetic, love the outdoors Ac house broken. Call (616)374-0806.__________ l\nil I <hth FOR SALE: 10+ rolling, wooded acres. 333' wide by 1322' deep. Driveway per­ mitted and started with sev­ eral building sites that will perk. Located on Dowling Road 1/4 mile east of Cedar Creek Road in the Delton School District. Asking $37,500. Call (269)623-2114 evenings and weekends for more info. //<•//» H tilth <1 DRIVER: additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 TECHNOLOGY ASSIS­ TANT (PART TIME): flexi­ ble schedule. Support voice, video and data technologies. Minimum Associate Degree. CNA and A+ certification. Three years experience in a technology related field. Ea­ ton Intermediate School Dis­ trict Attn: Personnel. 1790 E Packard Hwy., Charlotte, MI 48813. (517)543-5500 Ext 1113. * (517)543-6633 fax. byoung^’eaton.klZ.mi.us POSITION OPEN: Library maintenance. Gean floors, bathrooms, glass on doors, dust shelves & sills, empty trash. Qualifications: dean- $10/hour. No benefits. Ap­ ply: Hastings Public Library by October 18. SEARCHING for current & former WalMart assistant managers. Please call 1-800­ 833-6141 or visit www.michA BED QUEEN DOUBLE iganinvestigator.com PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET. NEW IN PLASTIC WITH WARRANTY, $149. CAN DELIVER, (616)706­ LOCAL DRIVERS: M-F, must have CDL Gass A, 7389 $10-$15/hr. Call (517)852­ 9402. A BEDROOM SET BRAND NEW, 6 PIECE SOLID WOOD WITH HONEY FINISH. NEVER USED. LIST $2300 - SELL $699. CAN DELIVER (616)293­ 88%. Jerame D. Pallet!, 24, of Shelbyville, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Oct. 2 to 13 months to 10 years in prison for break­ ing and entering a building with intent to commit larceny, a maximum 10-year felony. He was given credit for 32 days served in jail. Pallet! earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of being a habitual offender, second notice. In another case. Pallet! was sentenced to 76 days in jail for operating a vehicle with a sus­ pended license. He was given credit for 76 days served in jail. He also was sentenced to 13 months to two years in prison for resisting and obstructing a police officer. He was given credit for 76 days served in jail. Pallet! earlier pleaded guilty lo the two charges in exchange for dropping charges of obstructing justice and operating a motorcy­ cle without a license endorsement. The sentences are to run concurrent lo each other. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said Pallet! has had repeated contact with the criminal justice system, which has had no impact on correcting his behavior. "You’re no different today than five years ago." Fisher said. "Another probationary sen­ tence is avoiding the obvious." Fisher said Pallet! had repeated probation violations in die past and a number of misde­ meanors, about 22. In other recent court business: • Sentencing has been set for Oct. 23 for David W. McBrayer, 31, of Nashville. McBrayer pleaded guilty to violating his pro­ bation by consuming alcohol. • Richard R. Peters, Jr., 33, of Eastpointe, pleaded not guilty to aiding a prison escape from Barry County Jail. A pre-trial is scheduled for Oct. 23. • Keenan S. Rudesill, 26, of Middleville, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years probation for each conviction of posses­ sion of marijuana and possession of cocaine. The sentences are to be served concurrent with each other and concurrent to the sen­ tences in the following case. Rudesill earlier pleaded guiltv to the charges in exchange for dismissal of diarges of delivery of cocaine and maintaining a drug house. In another case, Rudesill was sentenced lo six months in jail and two years probation each for domestic^ violence, malicious destruction of personal property and assault­ ing or resisting a police officer. The sentences are to be served concurrent to each other and concurrent to the sentences in the previous case. Rudesill earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dropping the charge of malicious destruction of police property, a maximum four-year felony. Clief assistant prosecutor Tom Evans said Rudesill’s children don't deserve to go with­ out their father due to his jail sentence, but he shouldn’t do the cocaine for the sake of his children as well. "We ask for the maximum penalty of 11 months in jail," Evans said. Fisher said Rudesill doesn’t follow through on the anger management classes and the bat­ ters counseling group. The defense attorney said Rudesill did con­ tact anger management and spouse abuse counseling at the jail. "The sentence will be his wake-up call to address the substance abuse," McCarthy said. "He’s a good worker, per a letter from his employer." Rudesill sail be knows now that he has to change his lifestyle. "I’ve realized mistakes I’ve made." Rudesill said. "I do deserve consequences for my actions. I know I’ve done wrong. I feel my drug counseling is helping since I started it the first week in September. It’s making me a better person." Fisher said he was glad to hear it, but many times Rudesill stood before a judge and had the same opportunities. Fisher did not give Rudesill work release from jail. "The concrete business is hitting a slow time," Fisher said. "I hope they hire you back in the spring. This is what happens when yon let drugs run your life. "You said you hit rock bottom," Fisher said. "I want you to hit rock bottom because this is it." • Richard A. Veenstra, 31, of Marlin, was sentenced to five lo 20 years in prison for operating a methamphetamine lab involving hazardous waste. The jail sentence is to be served concurrent with a jail sentence he is serving in Allegan County. Veenstra earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of two relat­ ed counts of operating a meth lab, possession of meth and absconding or forfeiting bond. In another case. Veenstra was sentenced to 10 days in jail for possession of meth. He was given credit for 10 days served in jail. Veenstra earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping charges of operating a meth iab and for being a habitual offender, second notice. • Wilbert W. Sidney, 24. of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to two to five years on each of three counts of home invasion, third degree. The sentences arc to be served concurrent with each other. Sidney earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dismissal of six counts of second-degree home invasion, operating a vehicle on a suspended license and for being a habitual offender, third notice. Sidney said he was ready to serve the sen­ tence and hoped the court would help him. "In all honesty, there’s nothing I can say to make up for what I’ve done," Sidney said. "I want help. I hit a brick wall. I just ask the court to get the tools so I don’t do this again." Fisher said those services have been avail­ able to him for years. Sidney replied that he wasn’t ready then. • Sentencing was delayed until Jan. 8. 2004. for Dawn M. Ricketts. 31, of Hastings. Ricketts will be sentenced for violating her probation by failing lo report to her probation officer in June and July. Ricketts earlier pleaded guilty to the violation in exchange for dismissal of the charge of failing to notify her See COURT NEWS, next p<e Vermontville woman killed In crash MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Vermontville woman died at Spectrum Health Hospital-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids after her car ran off the road Oct 1. Theresa Ward was westbound on Cloverdale Road near Gould Road at 4:30 p.m. when her vehicle left the highway, struck a mailbox then hit a tree, said Michigan State Police from lhe Hastings Post. Theresa and her grandson. 3-year-old Skyler Ward of Vermontville, were air lifted to the hospital, where Theresa was pronounced dead, police said. The 3-year-old has been in a coma and is expected to remain in De Vos Children's Hospital another four months. Skyler suffered broken bones, including broken ribs and jaw. He’s undergone four surgeries thus far and his spleen was removed in an operation. Donations are being received al Independent Bank in Vermontville in care of Skyler Ward. Neither occupant was wearing seat belts at the time of the crash, troopers said. Alcohol and/or drugs may be a factor in the accident, they said, which remains under investigation. Marijuana grow operation dismantled ORANGEVILLE - A marijuana operation was dismantled on Guernsey Lake Road Sept 30 by the Southwest Enforcement Team. The team was attempting to arrest a female for an outstanding warrant on possession of methamphetamine and she was tracked to a residence on Guernsey Lake Road where she rented an apartment with her boyfriend, said SWET Lt. William Ford. During the search, team members discovered freshly picked marijuana drying in the apartment. SWET was contacted to assist in the narcotics investigation. Ford said. The landlord, who lived at the same location, arrived home and cooperated with SWET detectives, who discovered about five pounds of marijuana in his primary residence. Additional resources responded to the scene including Barry County Sheriff’s deputies, state police and the K-9 handler from the Wayland post. Further investigation revealed an elaborate marijuana processing area located in an out­ building on the property. An additional 65 pounds of drying marijuana were confiscated, along with grow lights, dehumidifiers and a large safe containing packaged marijuana, Ford said. Also seized was a vehicle that had recently transported marijuana, U.S. currency and a number of handguns, he said. The items along with the property are subject to seizure under Michigan forfeiture statutes. A helicopter assisted in searching the imm^li^earoa growisg, marijuana'butjaone was located. Arrests will not be made until the items are analyzed, the SWET lieutenant said. Warrants will be sought from the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation continues. Anyone with more information is urged to call SWET at 1-800-366-7938. Man arrested on outstanding warrants HAS'flNGS — A Hastings man was arrested for outstanding warrants Friday afternoon, Oct. 3. Hastings Police Officer Amy Selles was on patrol when she observed Lee Dykstra on the comer of Mill and Michigan streets, said Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. After searching Dykstra, she located several possible illegal items in his pocket, the chief said. The items will be sent to a lab in Lansing for analysis. Dykstra is lodged in the Barry County Jail. Further charges are pending. Two teens held for substance posession HASTINGS — Two juveniles from Hastings were arrested Saturday evening, Oct. 4. One was charged with possession of marijuana; the other with possession of tobacco. Hastings Officer Geon Brown and Reserve Officer Burtts were on patrol when they spotted lhe minors. One of the two was a 16-year-old male smoking a cigarette, said Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver When the officer approached the two, he noticed an object in one boy’s pocket It was a small quantity of suspected marijuana and two unknown pills, the chief said. Both juveniles were later released to their parents. Further charges are pending based on analysis of the two pills. Rock thrown through car window HASTINGS — A 39-year-old Hastings woman reported a stolen purse after a rock was thrown through her car window Sunday, Oct 5. The car was parked for five minutes in the 100 block of West State Street when she heard a loud noise. At the time, she didn’t inquire into the source of the sound. She later discov­ ered that a piece of broken concrete had been thrown through the passenger-side car win­ dow and her purse was missing, said Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. The purse did not contain money. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call the Hastings Police Department at 945-5791 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Break-in reported at residence HASTINGS — A 39-ycar-old Hastings man reported Monday, Oct. 6, a break-inat his home located in the 700 block of East South Street. On Sept. 13. he said, he noticed change missing and thinks the break-in occurred then. Later, he discovered a skill saw and a Red Wings hockey jersey missing. The name ’’Shanahan” was on the jersey. It’s worth considerable money, he said . Several latent fingerprints were recovered at the scene, the chief said. Anyone with information is urged to call the Hastings Police Department at 945-5791 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Road construction worker injured CASCADE TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-oId Comstock Park man working in a road con­ struction zone was struck by a van being driven by a 34-year-old Middleville man Tuesday. Police and rescue units were dispatched to Cascade Road SE near Snow Avenue in Cascade Township. The injured man, Dennis Allerding, was transported by Life Ambulance to Spectrum-Butterworth Downtown Campus, and was listed in serious condi­ tion. Allerding was working for Rieth-Rilcy Construction. Kent County Sheriff's deputies report that the area where the accident took place had one lane closed and trafTL was being alternated between castbound and westbound. As a larger vehicle was preparing to back off the roadway in the area of this construction site, Allerding stepped out into the one open lane and was struck by a passing mini-van. Officers stated the sun was a factor for visibility on the part of the eastbound driver. The accident remains under investigation. No determination of fault has been made al this case. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday October 9. 2003 — Page 19 State police deny request for info on parking violation by David T. Young Editor State police officials in Lansing insist there are internal policies governing troopers who violate local laws ot ordinances, but it’s not entirely clear when such incidents occur or when they’re enforced. The Hastings Banner last week issued a request of Linda Ortiz, assistant Freedom of Information Act coordinator for the Michigan State Police, seeking information about any policies or procedures that might exist. The request was denied because it was reported such documents do not exist within the department. Prompting the Banner’s request was an incident Monday morning. Sept. 29. in which a state police cruiser was photographed as COURT NEWS, continued from previous page parked in a clearly marked **no parking" space on Court Street in Hastings near where the former Cone Zone existed. The Banner asked Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer about their departments' internal policies in such matters and was told their officers are told not to break traffic laws or violate parking rules unless there is a compeling reason, such as an emergency. The Banner did not contact the local stale police depart­ ment. which increasingly has been uncooper­ ative in talking to the press, even about rou­ tine matters. Therefore, the Banner issued a Freedom of Information request to stale police in Lansing on Tuesday. Sept. 30. Il read: “I (the editor) hereby request, under the provisions of lhe Freedom of Information Act. specific information about any policies your public agency may have regarding state troopers or personnel committing traffic offenses or parking violations while on duly. Are there any penalties or prohibitions from such conduct if its is found that said offenses were not committed under the duress of emergency or life threatening circum­ stances?’’ The denial from state police arrived at the Banner on Tuesday morning. Oct. 7. David King, with the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, said his department doesn’t deal with such issues, but said, “I’m sure every (public) agency has policies that deal with this.’’ Sgt. Greg Zarotney from the executive division of the Michigan State Police in Lansing, said. “Every member of the (state police) department must follow the statutes. If they violate the motor vehicle code, every cir­ cumstance is fact specific. There may be cer­ tain reasons why they would be parking in a no-parking zone, for personal or business rea­ sons. so they can access their vehicles quick- This state police cruiser, located on a clearly marked "no parking” zone on Court Street in Hastings Monday morning, Sept. 29, prompted the Banner to ask state police officials in Lansing about department policies. A Freedom of Information request about the matter was denied. ly. They may have a legitimate reason for parking there.’’ He said local law enforcement officials have the authority to ticket other police if they are in violation of local laws or ordinances. It still is not clear why the stale police cruiser was parked in a plainly marked “no parking" zone, but Sheriff DeBoer, a former state police commander himself, last week said that no officers have the right to park wherever they wish simply because they believe they can. probation officer of a change of residence. She’s on probation for possession of marijua­ na, second offense. • An Oct. 23 sentencing date is set for Darcie L. Elliston, 31, of Bellevue. Elliston pleaded guilty to possession of methamphet­ amine and possession of marijuana. • Joseph P. Thurlby. 24. of Hastings, was sentenced to 272 davs in jail for violating probation by failing to appear for a probation violation hearing about unpaid financial obli­ gations. Thurlby was given credit for 272 days served in jail. He is serving probation for pos­ session of marijuana. In another case, Thurlby was sentenced to 21 months to five years in prison for violating probation by failing to report to his probation officer and possessing marijuana. He was given credit for 344 days served in jail. He was on probation for seduction. • Michelle L. Palmer, 30. of Delton, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years probation for operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. Palmer was ordered to attend two Alcoholic Anonymous meetings a week unless she’s in an intensive outpatient treat­ ment program. •'Sbfwufpfaced•irethe coumy dntg court program and was given a 10 p.m. curfew. After three months, the curfew will be set at midnight. She is eligible for community service work in lieu of paying her fines, which total $1320. Palmer earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of the charge of failing to stop al the scene of a personal injury accident. • John S. Kozar. 44. of Middleville, was sentenced to seven months in jail and three years probation for operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. The last six months of lhe jail sentence will be suspended if he is successful on probation. Kozar was ordered to participate in drug court. Kozar earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dn>pping the charge of a vio­ lation of license restriction. 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Soles Ryon Modden, Soles Amy Piper, Soles 5MESHWIS: Mon&WedirN8 Tue. Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday unfit noon KIMCt MOWS; Mon 4 Wai 8-7 Chris Sitvermon, Finance Mgr Tue. Thu 4 Frl 8-5 �Page 20 — Thursday. October 9. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Algonquin Lake’s weed control assessments OK’d by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Rutland Township Board last Wednesday (Oct. 1) approved the assess­ ment roll for the Algonquin Lake weed control program at a total cost not to exceed $64,730 each year. Lake residents will pay $250 for improved lake front lots. $80 for unim­ proved lake front lots. $80 for improved back lots and $40 for unimproved back lots. The unimproved back lot assess­ ments were reduced by the board from $80 to $40. Township Supervisor Jim Carr said that he wanted to ensure that all the assess­ ments were done "equitably.” Residents of Algonquin Lake were given the chance to challenge their per­ sonal assessments of the five-year aquatic weed control program The main focus for many was how the land would be divided up and taxed. Residents were assessed according to their parcel numb:r. The board decided that those with "con­ tiguous" or land that touched could com­ bine the properties for this assessment so that residents were not over assessed. Township Assessor Dennis McKelvey set up assesments for the residents and many met with him for clarification and possible changes. Residents who disputed their assessments were given a chance to go on record and submit written objec­ tions. Some residents said they thought the costs seemed high. Those who set up the petition stated that the costs were deter­ mined by taking the bids on the project and then dividing the bill. Also included in the cost was the possible mandatory lake study that would be done on the lake, which could reach in the thousands. Citizens who submitted a written objec­ tion have 30 days to appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Those who did not submit a written objection cannot appeal. The weed program will be done by Professional Caledonia. Lake of Management Hastings library to use collection agency The Hastings Public Library has engaged the professional assistance of Unique Management Services in the effort to bring overdue or missing mate­ rials back for others to use and enjoy. 1 ibrary Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer said the move should help anyone who has ever asked to bor­ row a library book, video or CD. only to find the item is long overdue or missing and won’t likely be returned. Schondelmayer said UMS specializes in providing this service for libraries, and the company has an impressive record of success with this frustrating process. "Because this agency works specifically with libraries, there is a proven strategy in place which gets results," she said. "AU of our patrons should have access to these materials, and getting them back is what it's all about.” This new policy was developed with fairness to all library patrons in mind, she insisted. Materials not returned are not available for others to use or bor­ row. Also, if materials are not returned, money from the library budget is used to replace them, and this same money could much better be used to purchase new items. The Library Board hopes this practice will encourage all library borrowers to return items by the due date. Most library items may be renewed one time with a phone call (945-4263) or online at its web site. Also, the outside book drop is available (except for audio visu­ al items) when the library is closed. Patrons will still be notified by the library that their materials are overdue and have ample time lo respond prior to being turned over for collection. For more information about this new policy, please call the library. Open hours are Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Still room left on bus trip to Manet exhibit There still are about 20 seals left on the Thomapple Arts Council’s bus trip to "Manet and the Sea; Voyage to Impressionism" exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago on Sunday.' Oct. 26. There are three pick-up locations: Grand Rapids, Hastings, and Kalamazoo. To reserve a seat for $65, the cost includes exhibition tickets, transportation, coffee and rolls. Call 269/945-2002. Pickup is at Riverbend Travel in Hastings at 8:15 a.m. The voyagers will arrive at the Art Institute of Chicago al noon. After the exhibit mere is an optional shuttle to Miracle Mile shop­ ping area for lunch and some shopping. The bus will arrive back in Hastings at approximately 9:30 p.m. The study of Manet’s marine pictures affords the opportunity to review the two most celebrated aspects of his lega­ cy: as the inventor of modem history painting and as the father of the Impressionist movement. Manet’s first seascapes, executed in the summer of 1864, demonstrate his characteristic engagement with past masters, in this case the venerable tradition of marine painting dating to the Dutch Golden Age. Inspired by an event that brought the American Civil War to French shores, the naval duel between a Union ship, the Kearsarge. and the Confederate ves­ sel Alabama. Manet produced a series of boldly innovative paintings that rad­ ically transformed established models. Taking Manet's sea pictures dating from 1864 to 1881as a point of depar­ ture. this exhibition aims to trace the complex interactions that link the artist with his predecessors, including Gustave Courbet, and with his succes­ sors, among them James McNeill Whistler and the Impressionists. “Manet and the Sea” brings together innovative and compelling works on sea-related themes by a variety of artists with differing ambitions. At die same time, it addresses emergent sociohistorical phenomena, such as an increase in tourism, that made marine subjects newly attractive to vanguard artists in the second half of the 19th cen­ tury. The exhibition includes aboutlOO objects, paintings, watercolors and drawings from 60 public and private collections in the United States and abroad. New programs now available offering Big Savings Right Here - Right Now! •GM EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT. REBATE TO DEALER Dreisbach PONTIAC GMC 328 N. 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Those interested may register by calling City Hall at 945­ 2468 Jim Pino tribute dinner is Oct. 25 The Berry County Democratic Piny ’s annual Truman-Johnson Dinner Saturday evening. Oct 25. will honor longtime local activist Jim Pino of Maple Grove Township. Thr dinner h scheduled for 7 pan. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Omen and Jefferson streets in Hastings Several speakers have been asked to say a few words about Fino. coMoader of Path, plan to move nrto it retirement vilbge m Kalamazoo next month. County Democratic Part Chairman Melvin Goebel win act as roaster of oerernonies for the evening. Anyone who would like to contribute a few words about Pino at the dinner is welcome. Tickers, ■ $15 per person and $25 per couple, may be purchased at the door. Children under age 13 may get in for $7. All Hallows Eve at Charlton Park Children of all ages are invited to celebnae All Hallows Eve front 3 to 6 pun. Saturday, Oct 25. al Historic Chariton Park. This family oriented event begins with a trick or treat through the Historic Village. Here visitors can sample old fashion candies and treats and play vin­ tage holiday party games, including bob­ bing far apples and eating doughnuts on a string. Visitors also can enjoy a free hey ride and glass of fresh cider by the fireside in the Bristol but. The annual costume parade begins at 4:30 pci, Mkutred by costume judging and awards This year's categories for the costume contest are: most frightening, moat creative, most unique, most histori­ cally accurate, most adorable, best of anLnal kingdom, best entourage and best kid at heart (for those IS and older). Everyone is encouraged to bring a carved or decorated pumpkin for the jack-o-iantem contest Other vegetables are also welcome and creativity is encouraged. All entries can be taken home at the end of the day. Tickets for the event can purchased in advance at Chariton Park. Tickets also will be available at the gate on Oct 25. Admission is $3 per person, with chil­ dren 2 yean and under admitted free. All children should be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call Chariton Park at (269) 945-3775. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, October 16, 2003 PRICE 50C Ex-lake 0 manager is Middleville finalist by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The former Lake Odessa Village Manager who resigned last June to pursue missionary work in Indonesia or Ecuador has resurfaced as one of the top six finalists for the village manager’s job in Middleville. William Yost, who left under politically stormy conditions in June at Lake Odessa, was mentioned amonq the top six finalists by Bob Hamilton of the Michigan Municipal League at the Middleville Village Council meeting Tuesday night. Six additional candi­ dates. including former Lakewood School Superintendent Steve Secor, also were men­ tioned as possibilities. Village President Lon Myers shared his top six candidates with Hamilton and the other members of council. It was decided to first ask the top candidates, followed by some “runner-up candidates” to set up a mutually convenient time for interviews. Hamilton said. “The goal is to interview four to six candidates" who come closest to the criteria set by council before the position was advertised following the resignation in late summer of Bryan Groesbeck, who is now working as assistant city manager for the city of Greenville. Following Tuesday night's meeting. Hamilton wilj contact candidates and assign tiiem a time for interviews i-n Saturday. (»ct. 25. Many of the candidates have experience as managers. “We don’t want to start the retraining process again.” Myers said. Several of the candidates under considera­ tion are familiar to Barry County residents. Yost had been manager at Lake Odessaa since September 2000. Previ-»us to coming to Lake Odessa, he had served as manager of Stambaugh from 1997 to 2000 and village manager of Baraga from 1994 to 1997. He received his bachelor of science degree in business administration from Michigan Technological University in Houghton. Yost also has an associate degree in technology computer-aided drafting and design from Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. Yost told the Lake Odessa Village Council last June that he intended to pursue a mission opportunity through Mission Aviation Fellowship at one of its bases in Ecuador or Indonesia as financial manager. When asked about his being a finalist in Middleville by Lakewood News reporter Helen Mudry. Yost’s wife Patti said, “It’s news to me.” Yost himself did not return repeated phone calls thereafter. Yost and his family were special guests at last Sunday's service al the Lakewood Church of the Naazrene, where they appealed for funds to help pay for the missionary trip to Indonesia. Joining Yost in the first six being consid­ ered are: • Perry Franzoi, who has 20 years experi­ ence and served at Iron Mountain from 2000 to 2003 Hi was alw> manager of Saugatuck tro'm 1998 to 2000. Ho 1-is a master's degree; from Central Michiga^ University. • Steve Guyle has two years experience as city manager for Beaverton. In addition, he has many years of experience in downtown development • Ron Howell, who was until recently the village manager in Cedar Springs, has some Bill Yost familiarity with Middleville. He visited the area three years ago as part of the mayor exchange program. He has 25 years in munic­ ipal management. • Robert Eberhart is the only candidate to come from out of state. He is currently the manager of Newton Falls, Ohio. He has worked as manager in several communities in Ohio and Michigan. Hamilton told the coun­ cil. “He has moved up with each of these moves." He has also served as a planner. An application from Dennis Stark, who has three years of management experience, is also being considered. Steve Secor, who had been Lakewood School District superintendent before becom­ ing the village manager in Evart, also is a can­ didate. He and Lakewood School parted ways after Secor was arrested and charged with drunken driving. Hamilton praised Secor for his intelligence and ability to look at development from a “big Steve Secor picture” outlook, which includes educational and economic opportunities. Now Hamilton begins the work of check­ ing references, educational background and availability of each of these candidates. He will also assign times for interviews on Saturday. Oct 25. Hamilton provided the council with some sample questions to be used during the inter­ views. Council may ask candidates to answer some questions in writing to review their written communication skills. Following the interviews more checks of the top candidates will be made, with the council members making their choice at a special meeting at 6:30 on Tuesday. Nov. 4. Hamilton said. “This is a great village with great potential." Myers agreed saying, “We want the new manager to be as excited as we are and who can see the possibilities of the village.” County likely to keep millage at same rate by David T. Young Editor When the Barry County Board of Commissioners has its Troth in Taxation hear­ ing Tuesday morning, Oct. 28, the proposed millage rate will be the maximum allowed by law. But don’t bet any money that rate will sur­ vive the hearing, even though the final budg­ et for next year doesn’t have to be adopted until the end of December. Board members Tuesday voted to propose the maximum rate of 5.5937 mills only because a figure is mandated before the hear­ ing can take place. There was a lot more sen­ timent in favor of keeping the rate at the rolled back 4.8937 mills, which just might be the figure adopted two weeks hence. Clare Tripp, chair of the board’s Finance Committee, said keeping things the same means dipping into the county’s fund baiance or savings account to the tune of about $263,000 because of reduced state revenue sharing, increasing costs and potential need for more capital expenditures. “Going to the top levy gives us a little flex­ ibility.” said Commissioner Kenneth Neil, explaining that the county can always bring the levy down from (he proposed rale, but cannot bump it up. He added that a little more revenue than last year’s figure would enable the county to “provide services to people and maintain what we have,” and support pro­ grams such as the Green Gables domestic vio­ lence shelter (sec related story) and farmland preservation. Neil warned. “We’ll have to lay somebody off very shortly” if financial troubles continue because of a bad economy. Tripp stressed that this year’s budget spends no more than last year’s budget of $11.6 million but revenue cutbacks force dip­ ping into the fund balance, which would leave about $1.6 million. Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said the proposed budget for the year 2004 “freezes operating expenses and doesn’t lay anyone off or eliminate any programs.” Commissioner Tom Wing said the pro­ posed budget reflects a decrease in state and federal support and an increase in human resource spending, because of rising health care costs. He suggested asking local town­ ships for help with funding for services like Barry Conservation, saying “I don’t think they’re hit quite as hard.” Commissioner Don Nevins said. “I don’t like to raise taxes. Everybody else has to live within their budget, so should we. Everybody else has to tighten up.” Nevins later in the meeting softened his stance when he examined figures for repairs and capital expenditures that may be neces­ sary in the next year. Commissioner Wayne Adams said. “This budget allows for no capital maintenance, for police cars, parking lots, property and build­ ings. I’s rather raise the millage rate and not mess with our fund baiance.” He later added that it has been reported ear­ lier Tuesday morning that the state’s econom­ ic condition is even worse than first feared, as it appears to have a deficit of $900 million for the next year. It was noted that if the county decides to levy the maximum, it would cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $35 a year more. “If we do raise taxes. 1 want the public to be assured that it’s not going to come back into our pockets,” said Commissioner James French. Commissioner Sandy James said. “We have more citizens in Barry County this year than we did last year. More citizens need more services.” Tripp said balancing the county budget seems to get a little harder every year, “but this year by far is the hardest." Wing said. “I don’t have a problem with voting for this motion if it still lets me vote for a zero percent increase in the budget. If we don’t adopt a budget that hurts a little bit...” Wing then proposed setting the rate at 4.8937 mills, the same as last year. The move was deadlocked at 4-4. Then came a motion to set the rate at seven-tenths of a mill higher, at the level capped by voters in 1999, and then consider lowering it after the hearing, which Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough said is perfectly legal. “If you advertise a number below the max­ imum. you cannot raise the levy." she said. The proposed maximum was approved in a 6-2 vote, with Wing and Mackenzie dissent­ ing. No students aboard school bus in fatal crash with car ‘College Night’ will be Oct. 22 Prospective college students will get a great chance to ask important questions to representati ves from more than 50 col­ leges and universities next from 6.30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the "Barry County College Night' al the Hastings High School gymnasium. The esent is sponsored by Kellogg The 33-year-old driver of the car at left was killed Tuesday in a collision with a Thomapple Kellogg school bus. A 33-year-old man was killed when his vehicle struck a Thomapple-Kellogg school bus and a car just after noon Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Caledonia Township. No students were aboard the bus at the time of the crash, said Sgt. Roger Parent of the Kent County Sheriff’s Department. The bus was southbound on M-37 Highway (also known as Cherry Valley Road) south of 100th Street near Kinsey Street. A car heading north was waiting to turn left onto Kinsey Street. A third vehicle, also northbound, struck the rear left comer of the car waiting to turn left, then crossed the center line and stuck the school bus. Parent said. Michael L. Wagner of Sault Ste Marie, the driver of the third vehicle, a 2002 Dodge Intrepid, lost his life in the crash. Parent said. His 23-year-old female passen­ ger. Rose J. Schuetter-Smith of Pickford. was transported by Life Ambulance to Spectrum-Butterworth Downtown Hospital. She has been listed in serious condition. Parent said it wasn’t known if seat belts were used. Laura L. Purdy, 33, of Caledonia, the driver of the vehicle making the left turn, was taken to Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus with non-life threatening injuries, authorities said. The female school bus driver. Sharon J. Elam. 43. of Middleville, was checked by emergency medical technicians at the scene and then transported by ambulance to Metropolitan Hospital for a checkup. It appears the bus driver was not injured. Parent said. M-37 was closed for at least two hours to officers enough time to resconstroct the accident and diagram the crash scene. �t Page 2 — Thursday, October 16, 2003 - The Hastings Banner Green Gables domestic violence shelter seeking public funding NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Community College Admissions office and the Barry Counseling Association. Area high schools worked together to put on the event that will be held in Hastings. Local counselors say that with colleges and universities increasing tuition rates it is important for parents and student to have access to the information about financial aid and basic costs. Kellogg Community College will be put­ ting on two presentations addressing finan­ cial aide. All ages are invited to the event, which is only in its second year. There will be booths set up with information about the colleges and universities. For more information, call 948-4409. Series concluding at Bowens Mills Historic Bowens Mills will complete the "h's Cider Time Festivals" series, with a Harvest Festival and Quilt & Art Show from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Oct. 18 and 19. The festival will have an old-fashioned country fair atmosphere, along with cider making, mill tours, free horse-drawn wagon rides, music, and hot apple dumplings. The Harvest Festival weekend will include a old-fashioned bam yard horse pull at 2 p.m. Saturday. Participation is open to anyone who has draft horses or mules. People with steam or gasoline engines, oldfashioned farm machinery, antique tractors, and various kinds of farm implements from days gone by are welcome to display. The annual quilt show will take place in the Gathering Place. Quilts will be on dis­ play in the balconies overlooking the main hall. Those interested in displaying quilts should have them in by 4 p.m. Friday. The ’It’s Cider Time Festival" gate fee for adults is $5, children 5 to 15 years old is $2. Blood drive set for Oct. 23 - ' A Red Cross blood drive is planned for this week in Hastings, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Grace Lutheran Church, Hastings. Local Red Cross officials say consistent blood donations are needed to maintain the supply. When asked, seven out of 10 people believe the American Red Cross plays a strong role in saving lives by collecting and distributing blood. But of those same 10 people, asked if they will give blood in the next 12 months, almost half will say it’s not in their plans. "Most people understand that many sick and injured people would die without blood transfusions," says Fred Stems, executive director of the Great Lakes Region Blood Services. "Eut many people don't realize they can make a difference in ensuring that blood is available." Stems emphasized that volunteer blood donors are the only source of blood prod­ ucts for hospital patients. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old. weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good general health. Au shots offered here this month The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will offer flu and pneumonia shots at several locations in Barry County this month. Flu shots are S20. Pneumonia shots are S25 and tetanus shots will be available for $10. Medicare B. as well as Medicaid, will be accepted. The shots will be administered from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the new health department building at 330 W. Woodlawn in Hastings, beginning today. Thursday, Oct. 9, Shots also will be available at: • Felpausch in Hastings Wednesday. Oct. 22. from 4 to 7 p.m. • Plumb’s in Hastings Wednesday. Oct. 22. from 9 to 11 a.m. • The Faith Methodist Church in Delton Thursday. Oct. 23. from 9 to 11:30 a.m. • Wal-Mart Wednesday. Oct. 29. from 4 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday. Nov. 5. from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, please call 269­ 945-9516. M-37 hearings set for Oct. 22 The public will be invited to comment Wednesday. Oct. 22. on the M-37 corridor plan being worked on by a special commit­ tee with the help of consultant Douglas Strauss. The committee includes representatives from the townships with property along M­ 37. the City of Hastings and the Village of Middleville. Caledonia Township to the north and Bedford Township to the south also have been asked to contribute to the discussion. Work on the M-37 corridor began with a subcommittee of the Our Land Committee and then became much more formalized in 2001. With the help of a grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation, the committee began work in earnest this sum­ mer. The afternoon session will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 22. at the Kellogg Community College Fehsrr.feld Center in Hastings. A second public hearing will be field Wednesday, Oct. 22. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. al the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Besides Strauss, representatives from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Barry County Road Commission. Barry County Planning • and Zoning Commission and from the Williams and Works engineering firm will be available to answer questions. After the public hearings, the committee will review comments and the plan should be completed by the end of the year. Historical Society banquet is tonight The Barry County Historical Society will have its 39th annual banquet Thursday evening. Oct. 16. at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. 3185 North Broadway (North M-43 Highway). Richard Bowman of Lansing will be the guest speaker, telling the history of the Bowman family. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. that evening, followed by dinner at 7. Cost is $10.50 per person for the meal and program. For reservations or more information, call 945-3200. Seniors’ Health Day is Oct. 23 A Senior Health & Wellness Day is planned for 9 a.m. to noon Thursday. Oct. 23. at the Barry County Commission on Aging. 320 W. Woodlawn. Hastings. Featured during the three-hour program will be Dr. Jim Atkinson talking about “Strength Training for Seniors.” dietitian Laura Anderson’s presentation on “Nutrition for the Young at Heart” and “The ABCs of Life” with Elaine ScribnerMcParlane. a registered nurse with a mas­ ter’s degree in public health. Joining in the morning’s activities will be vendor displays, healthy snacks, door prizes and more For more information, or to register, call the Barry County COA at (269) 948-4856. ‘Monster Mash Bash’ scheduled A “Monster Mash Bash." sponsored by the Hastings Jaycees and open to all who are 21 and older, will take place from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Oct. 25, at the Hastings Country Club. Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be featured, as well as a cash bar. music by Sound Express, dancing and prizes. Costumes are encouraged, as prizes will be awarded for several costume categories. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $20 per person or at the door for $25 per person. Tickets are available at Walker. Fluke & Sheldon; Chicago Title and Barry Community Foundation, all in Hastings. Tickets also may be obtained by calling Scott Chipman at 269-945-9981 or KathySheldon at 269-948-2142. Right to Life meets tonight Barry County Right to Life’s next month­ ly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Oct. 16) at the Thomapple Valley Church. 2750 South M-43 Highway. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. For more information, call 367-4697. by David T. Young Editor Advocates for the Green Gables domes­ tic violence shelter are asking for financial help to start up the facility in Barry County. Sandra Drummond, director, and Stephanie Fekkes. president of the board, appeared Tuesday morning before the Barry County Board of Commissioners to make a presentation and ask for as little as $2,000 and as much as $10,000 in support. The board took no action because it’s still working on its 2004 budget, but funding hasn’t been rejected out of hand. Drummond noted that Barry County women and children who need a safe haven from domestic violence have to go as far away as Battle Creek to Sylvia’s Place, which geographically doesn’t work. She said mothers and children don’t want to move out of their communities and schools. Green Gables started in 1998 with the vision of Probate Judge Richard Shaw. Since then, she, Fekkes and Julie DeBoer have spearheaded the effort to secure a place centrally located in Barry County. Drummond noted work is continuing on the shelter, which is being rented for $1 a year. In a written communication to the board, she said. "The purpose of the shelter is to provide a crisis events shelter, 24 hours a day. seven days a week for women and children in Barry County. Currently, the only shelters available are outside of the county and require children to leave their schools, as well as their homes. The board has been working hard since 1998 to make this shelter a reality. They have acquired and renovated a house, furnished the house, written by-laws and administrative proce­ dures. acquired a 501 C-3 status, hired a part-time executive director and raised approximately $40,000. They have also been recognized as a United Way Agency. "The dilemma now being faced is to obtain enough sustainable funding for operations. The first year will be the most difficult as most of the state and federal funding sources require that the shelter be operating for at least one year. The budget for staff, utilities, food, etc. is approximate­ ly $100,000. The Green Gables Haven Board is also approaching the townships, cities and villages for support. To date, four townships and the Cjty of Hastings have expressed interekfj hi supportipg G,reen Gables Haven. t "Domestic violence is a growing prob­ lem in Barry County affecting Barry County Citizens of all economic status. When the immediate crisis situation for a victim cannot be addressed, the abuser often continues the abuse. Green Gables Haven will provide an immediate and nec- iiiornappi.e IOWNSIIIP IRVING TOWNSHIP WOODLAND TOWNSHIP CARLTON TOWNSHIP 7 19 VILLAGE OF WOODLAND 35 10 VILLAGE OF MIDDI EVII IF. VILLAGE OF FREEPORI 52 I YANKEE SI'RGS TOWNSHIP RUTLAND TOWNSHIP 24 39 37 CITY OF HASTINGS VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 18 5 4 HASTINGS TOWNSHIP 38 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP ORANGEVILLE IOWNSIIIP HOPE IOWNSIIIP BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP MAPLE GROVE IOWNSIIIP 40 54 24 8 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY IOWNSIIIP JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP 14 19 36 31 BARJIV COUNTY SHERIFF’S OKHCI MICHIGAN STATE POL ICT - HASTINGS HIM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATION RESPONSES 2002 essary service for all of Barry County.” The county in the past has contributed $60,000 to the regional shelter facility in Battle Creek to help defray operating expenses. Drummond said Hope Tow nship already has voted to donate $2,000 and some civicmiqM groups suct^as the B & K League and , Cooperative Extension Service, have madtrxontriburiqns. The United Way also provides some financial support. "People have been asking when we’ll be open.” she said. "I’ve been working 15 hours a week and now- I’m working 20. We have to pay for supplies and staff." Green Gables w ill be a place for as many as 15 women and children to stay up to four to six weeks. Drummond said the need is growing, noting that though Allegan County has a larger population, Barry County had twice the domestic violence incidents reported in the year 2001. "A lot of people are out of work.” Drummond explained. “Every time the economy gets poor, (the incidence of) domestic'violence goes up.” She added that the! shelter also will take in homeless people if there is room. “We’re a month to a month and a half away (from opening),” Drummond told the board. “It’s almost completely furnished. "Once we’re open and established, we can get different kinds of funding from the state and federal government” Non- ' courthouse employees’ contract approved by county board 9 by David T. Young Editor Barry County Board of The Commissioners Tuesday approved a new contract with non-union courthouse employees. The one-year pact is retroactive to Jan. I of this year and expires on Dec. 31. The employees will get 3 percent raises, an increase in dental and optical coverage to $425 per year starting next Jan. I. an increase in drug card cost per prescription from $5 to $10. and will pay half of any increase in health care premiums, not to exceed 1 % of their base salary, retroactive to April. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown said the new pact affects about 20 employees who work in a variety of differ­ ent jobs at the county building. The positions and their salaries, with the 3 percent salary increases, arc: trial court divisional administrator, circuit division. $46,217.60; adult drug court coordinator. $46,217.60; trial counrt divisional adminis­ trator. district division. $57,990.40; trial court divisional administrator, family divi­ sion. $57,990.40- casework supervisor, family division, $46,217.60; secretary to county administrator. $30,035.20; manage­ ment analyst. $39,769.60; first deputy county clerk. $34,236.80; emergency man­ agement director. $39,769.60; equalization director. $49,753.60; office manager, pros­ ecutor’s office. $34,236.80; chief assistant prosecutor. $57,990.40; information sys­ tems coordinator, $49,753.60; custodial and maintenance supervisor. $36,878.40; undersheriff, $49,753.60; secretary to sher­ iff. $30,035.20; process server. $20,800; planning and zoning director. $46,217.60; trial court divisional administrator, friend of Court. $57,990.40; and assistant direc­ tor, Friend of Court. $49,753.60. In other business at Tuesday mornings meeting, the County Board: • Approved a map change from A to C-1 for storage buildings in Woodland Township on M-66 near Woodbury. Planning and Zoning Direct Jim McManus said the buildings are adjacent to an area already zoned commercial. • Agreed to pay the local match of $38,344 for the drug court’s application for a Byme Memorial block grant. • Approved the appointment of Hastings Township Supervisor James Brown to a scat on the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee. Brown will be the township representative, replacing the retired Richard Thomas, who stepped down in 2001. There still are two open seats on the committee that haven’t been filled. • Approved bids for 0% loans under the community development block grant pro­ gram to Scott Kelley Well & Pump Service for a failed water system; Greg Stopher Builders for furnace, roof repair and duct work, and Success Enterprises for lead abatement. The work will be done on low income housing. • Gave its blessing to a Friend of the Court and Prosecuting Attorney’s IV-D agreement for the next year. Harvesting a Habitat hog Freeport Hope Church of the Brethren on M-50 raised more than $3,000 at its annual Habitat for Humanity fund-raiser last Saturday. The money will be split between Barry County and Lakewood Habitat. Instead of the usual bazaar with crafts and a luncheon, the church had a hog roast dinner with a free-will offering. They also had a quilt and painting raffle. Don and Butch Falconer (shown above) were in charge of the hog roast. They started roasting the two 143 pound hogs at 4 a.m. Geukes Butcher Shop in Middleville gave the church a bargain price on the meat. �The Hastings Banner -^Thursday. October 18, 2003 - Page 3 Barry Community Foundation celebrates accomplishments by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the 400 Club of the Barry Community Foundaiion last weekend had a chance to celebrate the accomplishments that the money raised by some of the 75 funds with in the foundation. There was laughter as Dave Storms from the YMCA reminded everyone that it was not magic but hard work which helped the Y and the other local organizations reach theii goals and serve the community. There were a few tears as presenter after presenter thanked the foundation for making a teen reading program in Freeport possible, assistance for grandparents caring for chil­ dren. a cooperative effort between first- and fourth-graders in the Thomapple Kellogg school district which helped the classes send essentials to troops stationed overseas and created a bond between the assistant teacher and the students and programs that have helped the rural Delton school district improve the quality of education and life for students. Programs have touched all pans of the county. Some of the grants like that which funds the Alternative Education Lunch Project for the Maple Valley schools has grown to supporting the Fresh Food Initiative, which is helping families. Lyn Briel of the American Red Cross t.il’red about the impact of the Hastings Fresh Food Initiative and the unforeseen conse­ quences of helping clients feel better about themselves while helping families cope. Coleen Downey, executive director of the Thomapple Arts Council, thanked the founda­ tion for reaching out to the young people in the community. Art work by Christi Anna Castonguay was on display. Castonguay won a scholarship to attend Kendall College this past summer. Becky Hill wowed the audience with her swiftly moving and tapping feet. Hill won a scholarship this past year to attend a special clogging workshop. The Lakewood Choral Society lifted the spirits with tunes both patriotic and spiritual Members of the Thomapple Arts Council summer youth theatre which benefits from the Sue Drummond fund, performed “it’s a hard knock life” as well. The Lakewood Area Choral Society also performed both patriotic and sacred music during the program. BCF President Maggie Coleman encour­ aged everyone to continue to support the foundation. Executive Director Bonnie Ballinger and Program and YAC Director Jennifer Richards also praised the hard work of everyone that allows the foundation to have such a wide ranging impact on the com­ munity. For more information about the BarryCommunity Foundation, call 945-0526. Maggie Coleman welcomes everyone to the Mulberry Fore Gardens for the meeting of the 400 club. Jan Doyle described the changes the Freeport Library has been able to make as it meets the needs of teen readers BCF director Bonnie Ballinger kept the mood at the dinner both serious and light hearted. Lyn Briel spoke about the impact of the Fresh Food Initiative on the lives of resi­ dents of the county. Mayor earns MML award Becky Hill demoneMJed bow scholar­ ships she has received through the foun-. dation have helped her improve her dancing. Jennifer Richards from the foundation introduced several of the speakers. BC Visitors’ Guide being produced Janet Goforth spoke on the impact the Kinship Care Program has made on the lives of grandparents as they care for minor children The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with J-Ad Graphics, is beginning the annual creation of the 2004 Visitor’s Guide to Barry County The guide includes a county overview, maps, calendar of events and advertisements to help tourists with their recreational, camping, lodging, dining and shopping needs. This will be the fifth edition of the guide. Twenty thousand copies of the Tourism Guide are distributed regionally and countywide each year. Incentives are being offered for Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce members who have never advertised in the guide and for non-mcmbers who join. Current members will receive 25% off the already reduced member cost of advertis­ ing. Non-members who join the chamber by Nov. 30 will receive a one-eighth page advertisement. "The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with J-Ad Graphics is pleased to be p oducing the 2004 Tourism Guide for Barry County,” said BCACC Member Services Director Sue Kolanowski. “The response to the 2003 edition was fantastic and the demand for this publication has grown each year.” “Th.s is a wonderful opportunity for non­ members to become a part of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and to receive free advertising," said Julie DeBoer, executive direc­ tor of the chamber." The deadline for this advertising in the 2004 Tourism Guide is Nov. 30, 2004. The deadline is earlier than in previous years so that the guide will be available earlier in the spring. Call Kolanowski at the chamber office, (269) 945­ 2454, to reserve a spot in the guide. Elena Gormley gave a monologue from the upcoming Thomapple Kellogg High School play, “The Mouse that Roared." Sarah Keizer and Kim Chausow moved the audience with a description of a projected funded through a grant which allowed first and fourth graders in the Thomapple Kellogg School district to work on patriotism and reach out to American armed forces. by Susan Temere StaffWriter A special Award of Merit was present­ ed to Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell at the Michigan Municipal League’s 2003 Annual Convention in Detroit last month for devotion to the cause of municipal government and advancement of munici­ pal affairs in Michigan. Mayor Pro Tern Bob May said Campbell was chosen for the award among a large number of others who could have been given the award. "Our mayor’s knowledge of city and state issues is overwhelming." May said. "He can go all over the stale and is well known. We want to let him know, he’s a tremendous mayor." Campbell said he appreciates all the citizens of Hastings for letting him be here so long. “1’11 try to be here another JO days before we venture off," the mayor said. The mayor has chosen not to seek another term and will be retiring. He plans to travel with his wife. Linda. He has served two four-year terms as mayor. He was first elected council mem­ ber in 1980 and served in that capacity until elected mayor in 1995. May said that six elected and appointed city officials attended the 105th MML convention. Council member Don Tubbs received an Elected Officials Academy Level II Award. Tubbs said the a tour of Detroit was informative because of new construction and restoration. Council member Barry Wood said dis­ cussion with counterparts from various cities is beneficial. He said he attended a seminar titled, “The Dynamics of Running a Small Town," that was inter­ esting. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and his wife Linda listen to a tribute and a special Award of Merit presented to Campbell by the Michigan Municipal League in Detroit last month for many years of service and ded cation to the League. INVESTMENT SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE AT HASTINGS CITY BANK 1^ Mutual Funds IFf Long-term Care Insurance ®f529 Savings Plans Stocks I2f Bonds &Life Insurance Annuities Call Eric Luthy at 269-945-2401 to schedule an appointment! ft’s a Hard Knock Life” was performed by members of the Thomapple Arts Council’s summer youth theater program. The program receives help through the Sue Drummond fund. FINANCIAL SERVICES �Page 4 - Thursday, October 16, 2003 - The Hasting* Banner ArcTwe getting money’s worth from public officials? Letter writing inmate has shown integrity Otar editor: I have read the letter written by Michael Kuzma tilled "Is the prison parole board doing the right thing?" and would like to add a personal note. I arrived at the Muskegon Correctional Facility earlier this year at the age of 18. serving a threc-year term. As an 18-year-old who looks younger than his age and naive to prison life. I can tell you I was afraid, con­ fused and alone in a scary world full of rapists, pedophiles and murderers. I soon found myself in a problematic and dangerous situation when other inmates attempted to accost me for personal gain. However, Michael Kuzma intervened and stopped an otherwise potentially threatening situation that would have followed me throughout my prison term. Michael was the facility’s Jaycee Membership Recruitment Vice President. I became a part of the group and that opened the door for a wonderful learning experience. He taught me the "do's and the "don'ts" of life in prison and became the "big brother" that gave me the tools to not only survive in prison, but to learn new skills through the Jaycees and motivation to better myself toward my hopeful release. During our short time together, I learned of his reason for incarceration during his youth and knew the changed man I call my friend today. I was with Michael when he received the parole board's final decision to discharge him in 2004 and I. along with staff and numerous inmates alike, were angered because after serving 13 years for simply violating a term of his probation and all he has achieved, only to be slapped in the face by the parole board, is criminal. I saw his disappointment, but his spirit was not broken. My friend is gone now to the Kinross Facility, where I hope he will see this and know of my appreciation for all he has done. At the cost ot over a half of a million dollars to keep this man and others like him incar­ cerated for an indeterminate amount of time is a blatant waste of taxpayers’ money. I see so many lost souls trapped in pnsenws wast­ ed youth when they should have been released years ago. Something needs to change because the current system is wasting lives. Bobby Osbourne, Muskegon Correctional Facility Muskegon, Mich. Herb Moyer gave the gift of music To the editor: A little more than 50 years ago I spent a year in boys’ glee club at Hastings High School under Warren Williams, our director. He had a wonderful singing voice and made singing fun. Much to my surprise, we had a new direc­ tor w hen I entered the Hastings choir. Herb Moyer was our new director. Herb knew how to get the most out of a choir. We sang songs like, “You’ll Never Walk Alone" and other great choral tunes. Harris Everett, Joan Burr (Miller) and Connie Jordan had great solo voices. We sang for local service organizations, at the Veterans Hospital in Battle Creek and various concerts. Herb asked me to join the St. Rose Church Choir. 1 spent a number of years singing with John Gallagher, Mort Bacon, Dick and Loretta Feldpausch, Pat Keough, Norbert Showalter. Joyce Jacobs, plus four Maurers and many other great singers. Herb handled the Latin pretty well and kept ihe loud singers down. Herb s best line at Eastings High was, “ All right, let’s hold it down to a roar.” Mrs. Moyer always had a friendly smile and I watclied the children grow up. Hundreds of students learned to appreciate fine music and many sang in church choirs, etc., all their live*. We will miss Herb and Eileen. Who knows?. Maybe the Heavenly Choir needs a new director. James P. Maurer, Jackson, Mich. • Write Us A Letter here are the rules: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the e>drtor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be pubi'shed. The requirements are: ■ All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided lor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters., and names will bo withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters tfvat contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letts's serving the function of "cards of thanis" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. ■ "Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue win be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We pr trier letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. To the editor: I’ve watched, read and listened, but never commented over the years. It’s time to change and be a “regular" in the Banner. I am neither a Republican or Democrat. A candidate for political office is running to rep­ resent the people, not blindly follow a party agenda. It is the man or woman elected, not the party, who administers the office. Party platforms really don't appear to mean much after the election is over anyway. Recent recalls should be a message to the party regulars that the people s patience with empty words, special favors and personal political agendas is getting short. It’s time to take back the crowns and scepters and re-edu­ cate our government and elected officials as to their real purpose. We don’t care how good th** pies they bake are or if they show up for photo opportunities and attend meetings around the stale and country. Lets start taking a good look at how they administer the offices. Is the job being done impartially? Is an abnormal amount of time being spent plac­ ing spin on situations that should never have occurred? What is the quality of the customer service in these agencies'? After all, the citi­ zens electing them to office arc the customers, are we not? If we go to any retail store, we spend our money based on the quality of the merchan­ dise and, the customer service. Why should our state, county, or local agencies be any dif­ ferent? We expect the retail store to stand behind the products and services they pro­ vide. so why not our elected officials? We don't expect these officials to be per­ fect. That goes for Republicans, Democrats and you and me. Sometimes these past mis­ takes and the lessons learned temper us and make us who we actually are. I would prefer that when mistakes are made, politicians quit wasting time applying spin and just have the integrity to admit them and move on, an action I would expect would produce tar more respect. The real question is, can they do the job now? And have we citizens made a m?stake by not properly monitoring their performance and demanding their accountability? There is more than sufficient blame to go around. We can dwell on who caused what, or we can just get the problem fixed and go on. The past has shown we can. and do. waste a lot of time and money finding out what we already know or fulfilling political agendas, but in the end accomplishing little and certainly not really correcting the problem. Without listening to excuses or attempting to transfer blame, we have serious questions to consider. Are our children graduating with b*>ic skills (readi^writing. mathematics )? Can you walk into your school and ask why they permit writing on the lockers and get a realistic answer without filing a Freedom of Information request, or hearing we can't inter­ fere with the students’ rights of free expres­ sion? Can you walk into any police department and get treated like a valued citizen/customer or like a suspicious person or undiscovered criminal? Whatever happened to “protect and serve?" What happened to the average citizen rep­ resentative on many of the boards and com­ mittees? The time has come to provide citzen input, not a retirement opportunity for ex­ state police troopers, political figures or friends of those making decisions. I am tired of personJ cliques, political associations and favors. Average citizen par­ ticipation on these boards is meant to provide a control, not a rubber stamp or just a chair that we have to fill to give the impression of accountability. It is not effective unless that random element is present and participating. Everyone should have the opportunity to serve, not just acquaintances or those who see things from the same perspective. The bottom line is that elected officials are expected to be accountable to the citizens who elect them and the actions they take while in office are also expected to provide the proper level of customer service and accountability to all the citizens, regardless of personal friendships or associations. Politicians should take lessons from retail stores in customer service techniques. The economy is in a tenuous state at best. People have to reconsider their purchases and expen­ ditures. We expect public officials to do the -ame. We do not expect them to demand prime rib while many citizens have to tighten their economic belts and determine the 1,001 different ways to cook hamburger. One of the reasons we live in the greatest country in the werfd is the diversity and talent we have to draw from. We don't need to settle for second best or those who refuse to act in our best interests or sidestep responsibility The system is in place to monitor, and if nec­ essary, to change and correct errors we may liave made in the placement of our trust and confidence through the electoral process and media forums. The responsibility of attending public meetings and monitoring those we have elected belongs to. and is the duty of, the people that make up our community. Many have been content to sit back, be complacent and let things muddle along on their own. You don’t need a college degree, law enforcement certification, or political background to know when you are not being treated well or your questions and concerns are ignored. You can easily express your dis­ satisfaction with the customer service you receive at a retail store, but not at the state, county and local agencies. If these agencies Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington. D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. . State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. a-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What about CIA leak? Recently someone leaked the name of a covert CIA agent to the media. What do you think should happen to the leaker? don't know what customer service is, they need to learn. As an individual, my intended purpose with this letter is not to attack any individual specifically, but rather to examine the conduct of different agencies to see if we truly have the proper person in place to adequately pro­ vide the necessary direction. In this letter I have simply set forth some general concerns gleaned through my own experiences and some voiced to me by many fellow Barry County citizens. It is perhaps time to let the watchdog out in the yard. Our elected officials and staff they employ should know don't care about the past, before they were elected or hired to serve. What we need to care about is how they present them­ selves, their departments and service. A good place for all to start might be an examination of customer sen ice and responses to the pub­ lic. Barry County is not so big or so busy mat we need to ignore proper etiquette. It doesn’t matter if it is within an office environment. Friend of the Court, the court system, a police officer who stops you on the road, or a school superintendent’s office. The experiences can be positive or negative, constructive or destructive. The choice is simple. We can work togeth­ er for the benefit of our community and everyone in it, or we can, as in some cases, continue to pursue personal agendas and end up answering to the people at the voting booth. We will be watching and waiting. William A. Barr, Delton There are many ways to help in war effort To the editor: t Donald W. Johnson's letter to the editor in the Oct. 9 edition Banner shows his igno­ rance of what took place during World War II regarding men who filed for conscientious objector status. Hundreds, if not thousands of these objec­ tors served in various combat units as medics during that war. Not only were they subject­ ed to the same small arms fire, mortar and artillery bombardments as their fellow sol­ diers, but they were unarmed and thus unable to defend themselves when confronted by an enemy soldier. Their only defense was an emblem which was a Red Cross on their uni­ form and as any combat soldier might tell you, this defense emblem was sometimes ignored by the enemy. Cowards? Absolutely not! Watch the HBO series "Band of Brothen* and then decide whether the medic attached to "E" Company. 506th Infantry. 101 st Airborne Division was a coward. He was a conscientious objector. Read about Lew Ayres, a highly popular motion picture star, and a conscientious objector, who served with distinction as a medic in the Pacific Theater of Operation during World War II. Now, regarding Jim Pino. He was brought up as a Quaker and they are well known as peaceful and peace-loving people. They sim­ ply do not believe in killing their fellow men. He was also living on a farm at the time he was called up for the "draft." After learning of his conscientious objector beliefs, his draft board sent him home with a farm deferment. The occupation of farming was considered essential to the war effort at that time, and many men of draft age were given defer­ ments during the war years. Probably many men here in Barry County received such deferments. Were they cowards? No, they were serving in the war effort where they were most needed. Mel Goebel, Delton Um Hasting* Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Puttmt, A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacoba Frederic Jacoba Preudenf Vcs Presided Steven Jacob* Secretary-Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant EdttoTi Dan Buerge. Hastings: Scott Vanderwood, Middleville: Sarah Rhoby, Middleville: “1 think this is just pan of politics as usual and the government will probably just ignore it." “I think there should be an investigation of who did this. The leaker is a traitor to their coun­ try. The journalist who released the name was just doing his job." “1 think the leaker should be prosecuted and put in jail. This might serve as a deter­ rent to others." Wes Pion. Hastings: Wendy Lamse. Baltimore Township: Larry Hollenbeck. Hastings: “The leaker should be locked up for expos­ ing the CIA agent to danger.” “I don't think the leaker should be locked up. but something has to be done to keep peo­ ple from endangering CIA personnel." “When you do some­ thing sneaky, your sins will find you out. This will happen to the leak­ er. Others will know, ‘don't do this'.” Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Temere Brett Bremer Cathy Rueter Ruth Zachary Mamie Westover ■ ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT * asserted ads accepted Monday through Friday 9.00 a.m. to 530 pm, Saturdays 830 an to Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per yaar in adjoining counttee $29 per year eteeertere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Bn B Haaar^s, Ml 490580602 Second Class Postage Paid al HasPngs, Ml 48058 �The HasUngs Banner — Thursday. October 16. 2003 — Pace 5 f M My Opinion Will we still elect people we like instead of need? Americans are showing up at the polls less frequently than ever in our history, yet we seem to be facing perpetual election seasons. The next election date is Tuesday. Nov. 4, when Hastings voters will go to the polls to decide on a mayor, members of the City Council and the Board of Review. Not long afterward there will be the ajca village elections in February and March, not to mention the annual school elec­ tions in June, the primaries for township, county, some state and national offices in August and then the general presidential election in November 2004. It will be here sooner than you think. As I said in this space more than three months ago, we need to consolidate elections into less frequent events to try to maximize how many people we can get to participate in this demo­ cratic process. But first, let's examine the business closest at hand. Voters in the city of Hastings will elect a mayor and four council members in a little more than two weeks. It will be an election decid­ ed by very few people, once again, just like the tiny minority in the school board elections last June. Not only will it be decided by the few hardy, civic-minded souls who bother to show up at the polling places, it will be sorely lacking in debate of critical issues. That means the people of Hastings likely will choosing their next mayor on the basis of which of the two they tike better as people, not on the basis of which of the two they agree with more. That means the people of Hastings will be choosing their next mayor based on the same principles that char­ acterized how they voted for student council president when they were in high school. Very few people are choosing our local political leaders, and they aren’t electing them because of their stands on issues. Of course, this may lead some to ask. “OK. then, what are the issues for the city of Hastings?" Anyone who is elected or seeking election should have some kind of idea of what they’d like to see for the future for this city. Anyone who wants to be in public service should be keen­ ly aware of the continuing advance of urban sprawl from Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo. Lansing and Battle Creek. Anyone who wants to serve as mayor ot on the council must have some idea of what can be done to preserve or revitalize the downtown business district. What, for example, should be done with that historic former Fuller Furniture building? Anne’s Health Foods can’t do it alone with that elevator. What can the downtown district do to win back customers from mega stores, giant retail stores and franchise operations? An area daily newspaper recently ran a story suggesting that downtown Hastings is waging a fight for survival. I don’t think this is true because downtown Hastings still maintains many strong dedicated retailers. However, they need help from a city government that understands the competitive environment they are in today and continues to be cautious about the burdens they put on them. This economic war is not just happening in Hastings. Main Street America and local busi­ nesses all over this country are waging a struggle for survival against huge corporations that in the past confined their growth to major population centers, but now want to have an econom­ ic presence just on the outskirts of small communities. There are many issues that face our local city leaders., just as there are many impacting school board mem’-ers. Yet we, the American voters, don’t seem to bother to take the time to educate ourselves about what’s going on around us. What we talk about over coffee, the dinner table or at work aren’t just government Issues, they're our issues. Often when we do vote, we select people we like rather than people we need. Such a process gives a lot credence once again to the old line in the comic strip Pogo: “We have met the enemy in-, ' and he is us.” • — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Herb Moyer part of ‘greatest generation’ To the editor: Last Friday evening 1 attended what 1 think of as a celebration of the lives of Herb Moyer and his wife (more than 60 years) Eileen. Afterw ard, at home. I began thinking about a quietly amazing group of men and women — teachers and coaches in the local school system through the fifties (and beyond). The longer I delved, the more names and faces re­ materialized through the mists of experience since those distant (and far different) days. Herb Moyer first by force of events. I was in his first operetta (minor parts). Gilbert and Sullivan's “Yeomen of the Guard.” After all these years. I still occasionally growl the line "Ye tower warders..." 1 also sang 2 bit in “The Mikado." The first long play-album I owned was Ports of Call, a classical collection of pieces by Ibert related to the sea and seafarers. To this day I love the classics (never move my radio from NPR). specifically the Baroque masters. Call it the Herb Moyer influence. After Herb, the deluge. Mr. and Mrs. Wright Sims, both so personable and patient. He trussed me with responsibilities (part of a good job) and she taught me to type. Teaching me to type was an undertaking of note, but she did, and I guess I think of her (then him) every time I pound a keyboard. Tony Turkal. Lew Lang. Tac Gies. Jack Hoke, the unforgettable Jock Clary and many others I must be forgetting. (Oh, yes) Emily McIlwain. Miss Britain, Gladys Young, Miss Hess (later Finney). There was a young English teacher (and I've forgotten her name) who fired an interest in theater like Carl Damson did with history and Herb with good music, and the librarians did with the books I still love. We hadn't a clue (in our callow youth) what a terrific group they were and of the tremen­ dous influence they were graciously, humor­ ously (but with the seriousness of their col­ lective recent experience) exerting on and in our lives. They were bom in the era of high hopes and (contradictorily) disillusionment following world War I. Most suffered materi­ ally through the depression, then were tested and tempered by fiercely determined enemies in the biggest war of human experience. The victory they fought and paid for (arm­ ing and leading the free world) became like ashes in their mouths tlirough decades of cold war. They persevered. They maintained tlieir values, distilled them and instilled them (adapted to a changing world). They were truly the greatest generation. Larry Hamp, Hastings Next Legislative Coffee set in Nashville Oct. 20 The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Legislative Coffee for this month will be held at Mulberry Fore Gardens in Nashville Monday, Oct 20, at 8 a.m. “This year we will be moving the coffees to Nashville. Middleville and Delton in an attempt to better serve the people of Barry County," Chamber Executive Director Julie DeBoer said. The coffees arc a project of the chamber's Education and Government committee. The meetings are an opportunity for local legisla­ tors to discuss current issues and deal with concerns from constituents. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to provide legislators with citizen feedback on the issues discussed. Scheduled to appear Oct. 20 arc Stale Senator Party Birkholz. Slate Representative Gary Newell and Rick Truer, representing Correction: In last week’s Banner story about the Algonquin Lake access controversy, the num­ ber of years Erika Wood has lived at the lake was reported incorrectly. She has been a resi­ dent of Algonquin Lake for the past 26 years, not 20. Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers. U.S. Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow have also been invited to attend or to send a representative. ‘Tne coffees arc a wonderful opportunity for the people of Barry County to voice their opinions and concerns to our legislators." said DeBoer. “I hope that the people of Barry County, especially those near Nashville, will come out and participate.” The coffees are open to the public. For more information, call the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce at (269) 945-2454. Why are there so many churches in Hastings? Dear editor. In my pursuit of questions for my proposed book called "Bible Prescriptions,” I asked a deep thinking man of 94 years if he had any. After several minutes, he said, "I have a ques­ tion for you... "Why are there so many churches in Hastings?" Now I consider that a question worthy of a Biblical answer, but before I attempt to answer. I think I need to answer a prior ques­ tion, "Why are there so many religions in our world?" I will attempt to give you plain Biblical prescriptions. In this sense, I guess 1 am some what like a doctor who is licensed to practice — I can only prescribe and suggest that you Why does one sue neighbors? To the editor: I am writing to express my concerns about the recent Algonquin Lake access issue. 1 grew up on the lake, and in fact, my mother is among those bring sued. She has been an Algonquin Lake resident for more than 18 years without any incidents, argu­ ments or any other sort of unpleasantness. The Algonquin community has always been friendly. It has been tmh become like a family unit on the southeast side of the lake. It breaks my heart to learn that a former classmale of mine, someone who I had believed to be upstanding and level leaded, would go to such lengths to bring a lawsuit against neighbors. It is disappointing to real­ ize that Rob Longstreet didn’t take the time to find out who his neighbors really were before he initiated the fight. We all try to teach our children the values of respect and cooperation. However, some people, as parents and professionals, do not set a shining example. I thought I knew Rob Longstreet better. Kelli Vaughan. Hastings try this. I will give you a series of prescrip­ tions that are often necessary to meet our var­ ious personal needs. The first prescription for "why are there so many religions?" (1) Proverbs 14:12, "There is a way that seems right to a man. But its end is the way of death." (2) Jeremiah 17:9, "The heart is deceitful above all things. And desperately wicked; Who can know it? (3) Mark 10:18. “So Jesus said to him, ’Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God." This problem of this pain is called and caused by deception. This is a common and growing problem. (4) 2 Timothy 3:13, "But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiv­ ing and being deceived." The fifth prescription you may need is because of an inherited pain or problem. (5) Mark 7:7, 13, "And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men... making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have hand­ ed down. And many such things you do." There arc many more prescriptions, but let me shift now to the original question: Why are there so many churches in Hastings? Prescription No. (6) Luke 6:45-49, 45. "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks... But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say.? Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could net shake it, for it was founded an the rock. But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foun­ dation, against which the stream beat vehe­ mently and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great." These two builders illustrate the cause of this pain and suffering referred to by the ques­ tion. Why are there so many churches in Hastings? Notice what these builders had in common, they both "heard My sayings" (vs. 47,49 above). But only the one "built on the solid rock" survived the storms of life. This leads me to the (7th) prescription, often called the great commission. Matthew 28:18-20. “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that 1 have commanded you; and Io, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." This is repeated in essence by the apostle Paul, guided by the Holy Spirit in 2 Timothy 3:14-17, "But you must continue in the things wh.ch you have learned and been assured of. knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able-to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspira­ tion of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof for correction, for instruction in right­ eousness, that the man of God may be com­ plete. thoroughly equipped for every good work. Have you ever thought, ail religions and churches on earth believe and practice more or less what Jesus commanded. Jesus said, "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; What difference does it make?" (8) Galatians 6:7-8, "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life." Rus Sarver, Hastings Algonquin Lake points clarified To the editor: An article published in the Oct 9 Banner covered many points of the current situation at Algonquin Estates. However. I would like to further clarify some points in that article. First, these arc not "easements" in this plat. They are designated as "parks" on the plat map. and should be- referred to as suchi^ all involved parties. Second, there are actually four parks in Algonquin Estates, three of them, parks #1, #3 and Private Island Court, provide access to Algonquin Lake for the lot owners in Algonquin Estates to Algonquin Lake, and not just park #3. Third, the temporary injunction mentioned in the Iasi paragraph of this article, was lifted in May of this year. The lifting of the injunc­ tion allowed the same use of the parks from the previous two years to continue. Roland Lafontaine, Hastings What’s happened to the ball game? To the editor: What has happened to sports? Did I miss something? Remember “It’s now whether you win or lose, but how you play the game? Boy, does that date me! In the time of Cobb-Lou Gehrig-Rudy York, unsportsman-like action bought a play­ er a spot on th' bench in a move made by the coach. Last weekend’s Yankecs-Red Sox playoff game was an example of this issue. In the eighth inning, a batter was hit by a pitched ball, accidentally, it appeared so. The other team goes to bat and a pitch is directed, it seems, at the batter, which is one thing, but the comments made in the announcing booth were disturbing. One broadcaster said, “Thai’s the game... all in the game,” and laughed. What a great example to set for kids! Big bucks seem more important to some. Spit at the ump. kick sand in his face, etc. Thank God for players like Derek Jeter, there still are a few. I guess I’m just an old fool of the sports of yesteryear. Eve Cox, Woodland Protect Your Car Before Winter Fall Special S20.00 OFF ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING BOVS BACK AT THE .SHOP! Removes fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for clearcoat finishes Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning & detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 5 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. _____ 8 ■■JK—| 1/4 mile south of St*te St THH 269/945-5607 ALL FIRXITLRE. FIXTI RES and EOmEM FOR SALE �Page 6 - Thursday, October 16. 2003 - The Hasbngs Banner Mary Anna Smith Charles E. Baker CHARLOTTE - Mary Anna Smith, age 95. of Charlotte, died Friday. Oct. 10. 2003. Mrs. Smith was the eldest child of Frank and Josefa (Pospisil) Vrbensky. bom Feb. 11. 1908 in Clarkson. Nebraska. She and her husband. Joseph F. Smith, who preceded her in death in 1957. were Charlotte area farmers. She was a member of the Eaton County Farm Bureau and St. Mary Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughters. Frances Madry. Mary (Donald) Wadsten. Anne (Gerald) Kent; four grandchildren, Mary (Glenn) Shook. Kristine (Jeffrey) Hynes. Teresa (Thomas) Gloden. John (Denise) Kent; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Joseph; daughter. Elsie in 2002; son-in-law Louis Madry in 2000; brothers, Frank, Joseph. John; and sister. Ann. Funeral services were held Monday. Oct. 13. 2003 at St Mary Catholic Church in Cnarlotte. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Sl Mary Building Fund. Eaton County Medical Facility Activities Fund or Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital. Further information available at: www.prayfuncral.com NASHVILLE - Charles E. Baker, age 85. of Nashville, formerly of Hickory Comers passed away Oct 9. 2003. Charles was bom April 6.1918 in Brocton. Illinois, the son of Scott A. and Mabel P. (Ousley) Baker. He farmed near Hickory Comers for over 50 years, retiring in 1976. He also was employed by Gull Lake Schools for four years. In May of 1988, they moved to Nashville where they currently reside. Charles enjoyed fishing and camping. On December 3, 1938 in Delton, he mar­ ried Vivian M. Trick who survives. Other members of his family include a son: Harvey Scott (Catherine) Baker of Holbrook, Arizona; a daughter. Carol (Robert) Wolbers of Saranac; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, October 11. 2003. Pastor Jeff Worden offici­ ating. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Worship Together ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone M-37 South at M-79, Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phene 269­ 945-4995. Church Wcbsrte www. Office HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. 805 S Jefferson Father Al Russell, Pioneer Club HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD kids at 6 pjn.) (child cat provided). MATTH1A ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Savicc* - •n <es. Morang Wonhip 10.45 Evening Service. 6:00 GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (2U) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 am-noon. am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6.00 pan. 301 State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boitwood St across from Tom's Market)., Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed, Doo Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sunday School for all ages 930 am Adult classes: Jesus Can Relate. the Spirit Worship service at 1030 am. Sermon Topic through November 2nd. “Home improvement Series." Kid's For Christ 10:30 am (during workshop far 4 years thru 3rd fcrade). 460 pm Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 960 am. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 pm Staga Share (Adults) Youth M>- 9604. Traditional 1W1 Book of Youth Mmutnes or Teen Bible Quiz 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No ex. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:30-11 am. Pun-Fridays 7-9 pm. Dave Wood Sr. - Adtrtt Mimstnes; Pastor Ryan White. Youth 9 30 am 3185 N Broadway. Hasmgs. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Srmth Ptora 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. am.. Morning Worship Service; far ail ages. p.m. Sr High Youth Wednesday EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World Wtde and Jr. high Youth. Prayer and Bible 315 W. (616) 945-3014. *he Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr E William Voetberg. Director of Nursery Avalabte at 10 am Office. 948-8004 for information qp MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebraooo 10 sen ice. Nursery, children's ministry. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOW SHIP MINISTRIES an_ Morning Worship Service; 660 760 pm Services far Adults. Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am; Worship 1160 am; Evening Service at 660 pm; Wednesday Prayer Bible 760 p.m. QUIMBY* UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (lit) Msnn. Sunol) Wonlup 10 am-11 am; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49051 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Dianne Dotten Monison. Service Times: of AMvnaJU .NartrtTUe.Mjch 49073 Sou. Plane & Wontap IfrJO anu 660 boys it prh ages 4-11 Parton David Gods love "Where Everyone is WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH WO. Church Service IO.» am. 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor Thursday. Oct 16- 3:45-4 45 pm Clapper Kids; 5:45-7.60 pm Grace Notes; 760 pm. Adventures; 760 p.m. Choir. 760 pm Stewardship. Saturday, Oct 18-10 am. Catechism 4; 1160 am Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Oct 19 - 860 R 10:45 am Rfanhip; 9:30 am Sunday School; 12:30 and God's Children. Tuesday. Oct 21 - 760 pm Overeaten Anonymous; 760 p.m. Congregation Council.. Wednesday. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 49058. (269-945-9574) voyager.net. Barrier free building Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. Director of Chnsuan Education; Norm Botuna Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 am -Sunday School. 9.30 am - LIVE! Under the Dome 1-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-IW6. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058 ( 269) 945-2938. Minister: Our Neighbors! (Philippines 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? 1060 am. Worship 1160 am. 660 p.m Wednesday: Bible Class 700 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Sunday School for all ages < 9:45 am. Nursery prov,dcd. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday 4887 Coals Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces- GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Zj9 E Nonh Street, Hastings. Phone CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm NEW Bi-monthly (all church) Coffee fellowship September 28th 1060 am. and Senior Coffee Hour HASTINGS - Herbert R. Moyer, age 80, of Hastings, died Tuesday. Oct. 7 2003 at the result of an automobile accident in Allegan County. He was bcm Sept. 10, 1923 in Toledo. Ohio, the son of Roy and Bessie (Smith) Moyer. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1941. He went on to receive a bachelors degree from Ypsilanti, and masters degree from Michigan State University. Herbert married Eileen M. Krause July 5. 19*13, celebrating 60 years of marriage in 2003. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, and was honor­ ably discharged June 17, 1946. Herbert taught vocal music a' Hastings High School for more than 30 years, he spent many hours with students in various musi­ cals, including Christmas specials and operetta’s. He was an avid reader and golfer, in cany years he drove school bus in the morning, taught school then drove school bus after school. He was a member of Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Surviving arc daughters, Cindy (Jack) Bender of Hastings, Julie Marie Moyer of Allegan; son, Randy Moyer of Middleville; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters. Fern Giebel of Monroe. Verna (Kenneth) Butler of Monroe; several nieces ahij nephews, and friends. ^Services were held Saturday, Oct. II, 2003 at St. Rose of Limi Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiating. Memorials can be made to Special Olympics, Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, or charity of one’s choice. The family is being served by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. ST. C YRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of Sl. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mau Sunday at 9:30 am. Refreshments; 1160 Bell Choir rehearsal. 860 Chancel Choir rehearsal THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 760 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463. Nebon E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 am. Traditional Worship; 1060 am Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 10:10 am. Church Worship The 9 00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided fur both servic- Boss Breakfast. Oct 19 • New Members Class; Oct 21 - Press Bits This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WHEN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. ______ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan Robert Allen Tomlinson CHARLOTTE - Robert Allen Tomlinson, age 59. of Charlotte, died Thursday. Oct. 9. 2003. Mr. Tomlinson was bom March 2, 1944, the son of William and Mildred (Dimond) Tomlinson. He retired from G.M. Parts Division in 1998 and worked on the Eaton County Handicapped Parking Enforcement. He loved taking pictures at family gather­ ings and loved his grandchildren. He enjoyed surfing the net. gardening, vis­ iting at the Eaton Place and helping Chuck with his woodworking projects. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Florence (Schwab); daughter. Stacey Tomlinson (Robert Rautio); sons. Robert Allen (Patty) Tomlinson II of Jackson, Rex (Celena) Tomlinson of Charlotte. Paul William Tomlinson of Saginaw; 12 grand­ children and three great grandchildren; step­ mother. Edna Tomlinson; mother-in-law, Bernice Schwab of Charlotte; sisters, Patti Villanueva and Sherry (Mike) Sparks of Vermontville; and brothers. Ron (Pat) Tomlinson and Chuck (Brenda) Tomlinson of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his father William Tomlinson; mother. Mildred Carter in 1996 and brother. Bill Tomlinson. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Oct. 14,2003 at Pray Funeral home with Rev. Bret McAtee officiating. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery in Vermontville. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at wwwjmo fancraLcom HASTINGS - Eileen Marie Moyer, age 80. of Hastings, died Wednesday. Oct 8,2003 as the result of an automobile accident. She was bom August 25, 1923 in Monroe, the daughter of Walter and Mabel (Clark) Krause. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1941. Eileen married Herbert R. Moyer July 5, 1943, celebrating 60 years of marriage in 2003. She enjoyed being a homemaker, tak­ ing care of her family, playing bridge with friends and baking pies. She worked at the Hastings Middle School for 11 years retiring in 1977 and was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Surviving are daughters, Cindy (Jack) Bender of Hastings, Julie Marie Moyer of Allegan; son. Randy Moyer of Middleville; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister, Joan Navarre of Monroe; several nieces and nephews, and friends. Services were held Saturday. Oct. II. 2003 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiating. Memorials can be made to Special Olympics, Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, or charity of one’s choice. The family is being served by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Mr. Hoy “Butch" Jordan NASHVILLE - Mr. Hoy “Butch" Jordan, age 53, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14. 2003 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Jordan was bom July 19, 1950 in Allegan, the son of Deraid and Gladys (Bailey) Jordan. He was raised in the Orangeville area, but moved to Nashville at the age of 13 to live with his foster parents, Frank and Nora Sessions. He attended area schools including Nashville High School. On Aug. 9, 1969, in Hastings, he married Vicki Allen. The couple spent their entire married lives together in the Hastings/ Nashville area. In 1972, he began work at Bradford White where he was employed for over 31 years in the press room. He enjoyed being outdoors, washing his truck, and mowing the lawn. He also enjoyed spending time visiting the area casinos, and listening to classic rock and older country music. He is survived by his wife of 34 years. Vicki; daughters, Vera (Jerry) Samis, and Amy (Rich) Ward; son, Jason (Kim) Jordan; brother, Sid (Toni) Jordan; sisters, Carol Leonard. Kathy (Mike) Risner, Marsha, Jean and Connie; grandchildren, Adam. Keshia. Letitia. Shelby, Kayley, Olivia and Jenna. He was preceded in death by his brother. Brian and sister. Pam. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct 17, 2003 at the Daniels Funeral Home. Pastor Mike Risner will officiate. The family will receive visitors Thursday, Oct. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Daniels Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. HASTINGS - Mr. Robert W. Eaton, age 74, of Durkee Road. Hastings, died Saturday, Oct 11,2003, at his residence. Mr. Eaton was bom on March 6, 1929 in Hastings, the son of W. Elbert and H. Marguerite (Young) Eaton. He was raised in the Hastings and Hale areas, and attended schools there, graduating in 1947 from Hale High School. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS George from April 7. 1948 until his honorable discharge on April 1. 1952. He was married to Phyllis J. Curtiss on Dec., 6, 1952. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for over 30 years, retiring in 1984. He also engaged in farming and has lived at his present address for 46 years. He was a member of U.A.W. i^cal *414. He enjoyed spending time outdoors in his garden and in his younger adult years enjoyed camping and traveling. Mr. Eaton is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Jean (Joseph) Morton of Nashville; sons. Steven (Cheryl) Eaton of Hastings, Dale (Teresa) Eaton of Slippery Rock, Penn., Joseph (JoDee) Eaton of Hastings. James (Kimberly) Eaton of Nashville; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Ellen (Jacob) Putkela of Hastings, Arlene (Richard) Edwards of Hastings; brother. Richard (Maria) Eaton of Hastings; sister-in-law. Dorothy Eaton of Hastings; and nieces and nephews Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother. Donald Eaton Visitation will be Friday, Oct 17 at 10 a.m. until service time. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Oct 17. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught will officiate. Burial will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. . Mary R. Near FREEPORT - Mary R. Near, age 97. of Freeport died Wednesday. Oct. 8, 2003 at Haven Park Christian Nursing Home. Zeeland. Mrs. Near was bom Sept. 19. 1906 in Saranac, the daughter of Anthony and Edna (Pettersen) Laux. She was raised in the Saranac area and attended schools there. She was married to Lloyd Near Nov. 26. 1924. The couple farmed on the Buehler Road. Freeport all their married life. Mar* has lived in the Zeeland area for the past 12 years. She was a member of Freeport United Brethren in Christ Church, long-time church nursery director and church financial secretary. She enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Near is survived by son, Keith (Ellen) Near of Hamilton; granddaughter, Jennifer (Chad) Sprik of Hershey; granddaughter. Angela Near of Holland; half sister, Dorothy Laux of Ionia. Preceding her in death were husband, Lloyd on Oct 2. I960; twin sister. Olive VandeCar, sister. Wilma Houghton and a half sister. Arlene. Services were held Friday, Oct. 10. 2003 at Freeport United Brethren in Christ Church with pastor Jerry Drummond officiating. Burial will be at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Freeport United Brethren in Christ Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Mrs. Helen M. Crosby Heather Harrell dear, sweet daughter Heather went to be with the Lord on Saturday. October ■11I th. MI. UM., after « a sudden, MM devastating » MIFM and ■rare *. complication of juvenile rheumatoid artliritis. Although we did r not receive the miracle of healing that we earnestly sought, we s did receive the blessing of incredibly compassionate care by J the Bronson Hospital staff and the miracle of being surround­ ed by thr prayers, love and support of family, friends and strangers making up God’s family of people. We want to thank every one for their overwhelmingly loving prayers and support during the past weeks, as well as during the coming months. A >i memorial service for Heather will be held on Thursday. r October 16. at II a.m. at Christ Church (2500 Breton Rd. in Grand Rapids), to which you are invited. Although your love • and anu prayers arc uic more iimv than enough to honor Heather and God. Lj if you did desire some additional act. we have thought that any L donations could be given either to tuition assistance to stu­ dents at Dutton Christian School or toward a designated pediatrics room on the ward at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. . We love you—David. 6uwn and Emily Hamell . PORT RICHEY. FLORIDA - Mrs. Helen M. Crosby, age 99. of Port Ricbey, Florida, former­ ly of Middleville, passed away Saturday, Oct 4. 2003 at Regional Medical Center, Hudson. Florida. She is survived by her children. Harold (Jo) England of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Marilyn Flach of Michigan, and Robert (Pat) England of Gun Lake; five grandchildren; six great grand­ children; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. Jack Crosby and sister, Ruth Lewis. Graveside services wcreheld Tuesday morn­ ing, Oct. 14. 2003 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse or to Association of the Blind. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 16. 2003 - Page 7 Manufacturers Round Table to visit Munn Manufacturing LAKE ODESSA - Theodore E. Smith, age 71. of Lake Odessa, passed away at Pennock Hospital on Sunday morning, Oct. 12. 2003, following a short struggle with lung cancer. Ted was bom in Grand Junction on Oct. 28, 1931 to Ernest and Esther (Buser) Smith. He served with the U.S. Army in Korea from 1952-1954. and retired from the U.S. Army Reserves in 1991. Ted worked as a nursing assistant at the VA Hospital in Battle Creek for 33 years before retiring on Nov. 1, 2001. He is survived by Alice (Hawkins), his wife of 34 years; children. Carol (Phil) Hurless, Sandi Smith, Marcia Hill, Michael Smith, and Loren Smith, all of Hastings; stepchildren. Brenda (James) Sweeney. Jon Erickson, both of Lansing, James Vandlen of North Carolina. Wait (Stacy) Keeler of Lake Odessa. Raymond Keeler of Clarksville and Larry Keeler of Lake Odessa; numerous grandchildren and great­ grandchildren; sisters and brother. Shirley (William) Little of Hastings. Barbara Patch of Hastings, Betty (Gerry) Kenward of Moriey. Martha Matkin of Florida, Lawrence E. Smith of Jackson, and Charlene Miller of Battle Creek; and many nieces and nephews. Ted was preceded in death by his parents; brother. David Smith; grandson. David Everett Sweeney; and nephew, Gregory Sheler. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16,2003 at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa, with military honors provided by the Jnckson-Mutschler VFW Post #4461 of Lake Odessa. The family will receive relatives and friends at the VFW Post following the graveside serv­ ice. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help support the ongoing health care for Madison Keeler. Arrangements are being handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. CLARKSVILLE - Beulah E. (Bea) Richardson, age 83. of Clarksville, formerly of Middleville, passed away Oct 10, 2003. She is survived by her sons, Alponse (Audrey) OLzewski of San Jose, Calif., Joseph (Sharon) Olszewski of Caledonia; daughter, Mary Olszewski of Hastings; grand­ children. Casey (Candace) Harper. Amanda Olszewski. Amy Elliott and Angie Groom; great-grandchildren, Austin Groom. Alexis Elliott and Jack Thomas Elliott; sisters, Margaret Strong of Illinois, Betty Bryant of Jenison; also nieces and nephews. Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her great gtindson. Zachary Thomas Elliott, and a brothei. Bill Ackerson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 15,2003 at the First Baptist Church of Lowell. Pastors Burland Margesson and Lee Taylor officiated. Interment was in Bowne Center Cemete»y. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lowell. Arrangements were by Roth-Gerst, Lowell. Albert “Al” Merriman, 81, of Battle Creek for 43 years died Tuesday Oct. 7. 2003 at Battle Creek Health System. Al was bom August 17, 1922 in Hillsdale County, the son of Floyd R. and Bertha (Ireland) Merriman. He served his country during WWII as a member of the United States Coast Guard. In 1982, Al retired from Eaton Corporation, where he was employed for 32 years. Al was an active member of the Michigan Travel Trailer Club, American Legion Post #54 and Garrison Hills Wesleyan Church. He enjoyed camping, traveling, playing cards and games, spending time with fami­ ly and friends, working in his garage and watching birds, squirrels and chipmunks in his backyard. Al loved life and all of God’s creations. Al married Alice I. Everson on May 1, 1943, she preceded him in death on Jan. 4. 1995. He married Virginia Gorden on Nov. 11, 1995, she survives. Also surviving, daughters Linda Hummell, Paula (Gary) Tighe and Carla (Bill) McCarrick; a son Brian (Debbie) Merriman; a daughter-in-law Cathy Merriman; a brother Edgar (Mary) Merriman; a sister Martha (Bobbie) Inglis; 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. He was also preceded in death by a son Donald Merriman and brothers George. Floyd Jr., Chalmer. Homer and Herald Funeral serviced were held Monday, Oct. 13, 2093 at Garrison Hills Wesleyan Church with Pastor Rick Weesner officiat­ ing. Entombment with military honors fol­ lowed at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Garrison Hills Wesleyan Church or American Diabetes Association would be appreciat­ ed. Personal messages for the family may be left at www.farieyestesdowdle.com "the Barr)' County Manufacturer's Round Table will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 16. at Munn Manufacturing, 312 County Line Road in Freeport. As part of the series of programs on "Lean Manufacturing" and "Continuous Improvement," this month's meeting will focus on "Quick Changeover” (Setup Reduction). "Workplace Organization" and will include a plant tour. Mike Tomko, continuous improvement director of Hastings Manufacturing, will explain the six principles of setup reduc­ tion: 1. Measure the current setup slate. 2. Identify the internal ami external steps of the setup with time for each. 3. Convert as many of the initial steps to external steps. 4. Streamline the regaining internal steps. 5. Streamline the external steps. 6. Create standard work instructions for the new setup (change-over) practice. Barb Powers, lean analyst at Flexfab, will explain the principles and benefits of workplace organization. Steve Buehler, president of Munn Manufacturing, will share a setup reduc­ tion success story (in a vertical machin­ ing center. He will demonstrate how he was able to reduce setup time from 90 to 20 minutes. Munn Manufacturing per­ forms about 100 setups per month, so 70 minutes per setup now becomes a sav­ ings of 7000 minutes, or 116 hours per month, qualifying it for “continuous improvement" Kraig Micklatcher, manager of Munn Manufacturing, will conduct a tour of the plant. The Barry County Manufacturers Round Table is a committee of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance. The steering committee is made up of Steve Buehler, Munn Manufacturing; Robert Snow, Flexfab; Mike Tomko, Hastings Manufacturing; John Haines. Flexfab: Phil Everett, Everett Engineering; Carl Atkinson. Doug Anderson. DDA Engineering Consultants, and Dixie Stadel-Manshum, executive director of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance. People interested in attending this month's program can call Dixie StadelManshum at 269-945-8995 or via e-mail at Dixie@barrychamber.com, or John Haines at 269-945-3533 extension 269, or via e-mail at jhaines@11exfab.com. Julie Stevens turns 80 Julia (Oatman) Stevens will celebrate her 80th birthday. Oct. 15. 2003. She was born in Battie Creek and attended many Battle Creek area schools. She was married to Floyd Steycns for 26 years, until his death. She retired from the Kellogg Company. They had five children, Gary Stevens, Linda Smead, Brenda Hill. John Stevens and the late Sondra Pacheco. She has 22 grand­ children and numerous great grandchildren. She loves to cook and* garden. She has lived at Fine Lake for over 55 years. A Surprise Open House is planned in her honor on Sunday. Oct. 12th, 2-6 p.m. at the Hickory Corners American Legion. All fami­ ly and friends are irvited to attend. Donald and Karen Hickey of Vermontville and Deborah and the late Verners Sulcs of Cedar Springs are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Amber Rae Brook Hickey and Matthew Scott Sulcs. Amber is a 1999 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently employed at Wal-Mart in Charlotte. Matthew is a 1997 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is currently employed al Viking in Hastings. Matt is also in the Army National Guard Reserves part­ time. The wedding was October 11, 2003. MARYLYN One yaar age 10-134)2 God caked Why? God knows best. We miss yoc later He called your Mother, so you together. We miss you both dearly. Otis Hermenltl, Families of Gloria Hernan, Michelle Curtis, Melissa Cupp, and Stephanie Smith MARYLYN OUR GIRL PROFESSIONALS! Tte tk« DuWaine and Patricia Langs are celebrat­ ing their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on October 19. 2003 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Yarrow Golf and Conference Center, 10499 N. 48th Street, Augusta, Mich. DuWaine married Patricia Thompson on October 24, 1953 at the Bedford Bible Church. DuWaine retired from General Foods after 43 years as a machinist. Pat is a homemaker. The couple have four children, Jeffrey (Lori) Langs. Pamela (John) Deyo. Lisa Langs, Andrew (Andrea) Langs; and five grandchildren. All family and friends are invited. No gifts, please. Hickey-Sulcs to wed Claude J. Hamer MIDDLEVILLE - Claude J. Hamer, age 87. of Middleville, passed away Oct. 6, 2003 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Mr. Hamer was bom June 15. 1916 at New Haven Township. He was raised and attended schools in Ionia. He was married to Elizabeth A. Willcutt on March 19. 1941 at Carson City. He was employed at Central Transport as a truck driver and retired after 40 years of serv­ ice. Claude was self-employed as a painter in the summers and semi-driver in the winters. After retirement he went to work for Gavins Chevrolet driving cars for 17 years. He retired then only because of failing health. As a young man he was boxing in the Golden Glove Tournaments. He loved watching boxing on TV. He would even take naps in the afternoon so he could watch the fights at night. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Hastings. He is survived by his wife. Elizabeth A. Hamer; three daughters. Violet A. (Floyd) Hitchcock of Hopkins. Joan E (Ivan) Knapp of Dorr and Patricia L. (Jack) Patrick of Shelbyville; one son. Joe C. Hamer of Middleville; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grand­ children. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. DuWaine and Patricia Langs to celebrate fiftieth anniversary Ms ttat H| M «U«. ttofc- igofotHn jiag-ufj too. HOME FOR SALE Stiles-Casey wed Ronda Stiles and Tye Casey, formerly of Hastings were united in mamage on June 7. 2003 at Swan Lake Resort Pastor Doug Ji performed the double ring ceremony. Keri Karris was the organist. The maid of honor was Loma Shively, friend of the bride. The bridesmaids were Christa Conway. Muncie. IN. friend of the bride and groom. Brooke Yeazel. Walkerton. IN. friend of the bride and Brandy Casey. Hastings. MI. sister-in-law of groom. The best man was Cal Casey. Hastings, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were Rex Stiles. Plymouth, brother of bride, AJ. O'Heran. Hastings, friend of groom and Marc Huver, Nashville, friend of the groom. The ushers were Fred Kaylor. Grovertown. IN. friend of the bride and groom and Sean Oakley. Plymouth, cousin of the bride. The ringbearer was Genet Conway. Muncie, friend of both. The flower girl was Taylor Shively. Plymouth, friend of bride. Approximately 200 people attended the reception held at Swan Lake. Plymouth. The couple will be taking a trip out west in the fall. They now reside in Plymouth. IN. The brides parent's are Ronnie and Pam Stiles of Plymouth. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1995 and is owner of Athletic Style Ranch and editor of the Indiana Quarter Horse Journal. The groom's parents are Leon and Susan Casey of Hastings. The groom grade ted from Kellogg Community Collage with m associate in business management iu 200.. He is owner of Pronto Printing, Plymouth and auctioneer for families business, "Your Auctioneers” of Hastings. Bring your special event 436 W. Bond, Hastings Performances (a) 3:30 p.m. <£ 7:00 p.m. COMSTOCK COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM Tlckett U-Mi" adwter. SI9.M at the door. chilt'rcn ages 12 A under FBEE for tictea and it,formation call Linda at 269-4^5-6524 Or Mirim at 269-94M954 Comstock Coautamn Andttonm Box Office 26th Street. Comstock - VISA 4 Mostar Card accepted Large lot, 1 block from middle school, 2 bedroom, all new construction. $125,000 obo. Call any time, _______ (269) 838-5856 photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 �Page 8 - Thursday. October 16. 2003 - The Hastings Banner The antiques appraisal at the local library will run from noon until 4 p.m. undo- spon­ sorship of the Ionia County Genealogical Society. This is open the public. The fee is $2 fur each item appraised. This is an enter­ taining event, similarto the Road Show on TV. There is seating as one waits in line. This is the third time for this event, which has been highly popular. If you can carry it. you can get it appraised. Some patrons in the past have been thrilled to leant the value of a piece, such as a vase, bought for 25 cents al a garage sale, which is worth $6(X). Also on Saturday Oct. 18, the Sebcwa Center United Methodist Church on Shilton Road east of M-66 is having a baked chick­ en dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. This meal also includes mashed potatoes and gravy, vegeta­ bles. coleslaw slaw, desserts and beverages. This is a donation meal, in which the cus­ tomer pays what he or she considers the meal worth. Fred Shuert shows wife Joyce his awards received at the Korean War remem­ brance ceremony Oct. 8 at Lakewood High School. Bud Frost and Lyle Sandbrook compare experiences following the Korean War medal presentation ceremony at Lakewood High School Oct. 8. Daily Specials Schedule Monday - Free side with any October 18 - Retractor sandwich order Tuesday - Half sandwich and house salad. One low price —'6 October 25 - Underground Novemb*t 1 - Open Mic Wednesday - Order a Seattle sandwich, get a fret cup of soup Christian rock Thursday - Chunky chicken wrap gets a free side of your November 15 - TBA Friday - The posted Piano Lunch Special December 6 - Tony LaJoye Ksk us about our after-hours roxn rental optkins. State Grounds L“L?“,eSL Hastings 269-948-7730 NOTICE The Hastings City Police Department will be accepting sealed bids on the following vehicles: 1994 Chevy Caprice -114.135 miles (Black) 2001 Ford Crown Victoria - 88.051 miles (White) Both vehicles: V-8 engine, 4-docr, power locks/windows, AC, rear defrost. Vehicles can be seen at Hastings City Hall. 201 E. State St., Hastings, Ml. Bids should be submitted at the Police Department between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Bids will be accepted through 10-31-03 5:00 p.m. Vehicles will be sold "As-is Condition." The City of Hastings reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. Coming later this month will be another Red Cross bloodmobile Monday, Oct. 27. from noon until 6 p.m. at Fellowship Hall. 912 Fourth Ave. The previous weekend, we fall back with our clocks and revert to Eastern Standard Time. This will give us an extra hour in early dawn and less light in the evening. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met last Thursday with 19 present. Due to misunderstood dales, the planned program did not materialize. Instead, the impromptu program brought a lol of pleasure and fun for all those who attended. President John Waite had a large picture from a postcard, showing two men and a young fellow al the gas station on lhe southeast comer of Tupper Lake and Fourth Avenue. In the background one could see lhe Howard Poff garage on the west side of Fourth and lhe Perc Marquette depot in the background. Also, he had grad­ uation pictures from 1924 and 1926. Neither of these was available when the collection of similar photos went to lhe printer for a pro­ posed book for which advance orders have been taken. These two will add immeasur­ ably to the set. The 1926 class was photographed on risers with each holding his/her rolled diploma over his right shoulder. The list was available for the 1924 class and those present could identify several members. A few from this class are still living. The.; to help clarify which man owned and worked at which gas station, those present named who they remembered from each station over the years. It appears that some local men had worked at or owned more than one station. Besides the stations yet in operation there was another on M-50 on lhe northwest cor­ ner with Jordan Lake Avenue. The cobble­ stone building at Fourth Avenue and First Street also was a station in its early days. The Grand Rapids Press listed semifinal­ ists in the National Merit Scholarship pro­ gram. Locally, Stephanie Stahl was listed from Lakewood High School. She is often seen in lhe local library working. In the same column, Jody Hyvarinen and Matthew Derby were Laud as graduates of the University of Michigan. In another section. Merrill and Nancy Tyler of Wyoming were pictured for their 50th wedding anniversary. They formerly lived on Jordan Lake and then in Woodland. Newspapers bring us the odd. lhe unusu­ al. the bizarre and lhe profound. Last week's Reminder for Oct. 7 had a lop notch story about a dog in the column usually given to care of a canine. It is worth hunting for this back issue for the laughs. The Stale Journal had a story of the unusual about r, grand­ mother. a soon-toths smother and some young children who exited lhe freeway north of Grand Ledge. The stop proved to be exciting and memorable. Matters turned urgent in a hurry. The grandmother returned to the car to tend to lhe young children aboard. The young lady was ushered into the adjacent McDonald s restaurant. A customer, childless, who had helped a neighbor deliv­ er calves was called upon to be midwife while ambulance was cn route. So lhe 7 lb. 8 oz. baby boy was delivered in a plastic booth at the restaurant. The newly arrived medic asked for a shoelace. The man who just happened to be present reached for his and then realized he was wearing zipped shoes but another person offered a shoelace. Before the mother and baby left for their ride to a Lansing hospital, she was heard to say that if this baby grew to any appreciable size, she would call him Big Mac. Many members - of the extended Goodemoot family attended the Saturday wedding of Alana Valentine at Thomapple Covenant Church in Cascade. She is daugh­ ter of James and Chcri of Lowell where her father is chief of police. Both Goodemoot and Valenthje grandparents are local resi­ dents. Main Street Savings Bank is getting more change in appearance. For weeks there was work being done on the concrete drive and parking lot. Now lhe siding on the lower haff of the building has been removed. We ihall see what comes next. Aaron Broe has been hospitalized because of leg injuries suffered in an auto accident on his way home from work on Oct. 8. Attorney Timothy Tromp suffered a fall in his garage over the weekend and has broken bones, elbow and vertebrae. Tom and Sue Gould of New Hampshire were hosts on Sunday at the VFW post in honor of their parents, David and Barbara Smith for their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married in Belding, hometown of lhe Updikes. They lived al Pierson before retirement when they moved to Brown Road where they have been active in the VFW and auxiliary, with David being the most recent post commander for three years. Guests were local friends and relatives of Updike and Smith/Lockwood families. M?rilyn Cahoon of Clarksville was the featured speaker at the Ionia County Genealogy Society meeting last Saturday. She had some interesting stories from the very early settlers from an essay written many years ago. The Whites Englishes and Stannards were some of lhe early families in Boston Township. Vice President Lori Fox presided in lhe absence of lhe president, who was ill. Plans are all in place for the First Families banquet later in October and for lhe Oct. 18 antiques appraisal. The cemetery committee has finished reading the Clarksville cemetery and the burial ground on Vedder Road near the Old German Baptist Brethren Church. jennies MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Dad buys love Dear Annie: I am a stay-at-home mom with two children under 12. My husband travels a lot, and when he comes home, it’s "party time." The kids beg Daddy to lake them to lhe mall, the video store or the arcade. He buys them cell phones, bikes, sports equipment and so on. My husband cannot understand why the children don't appreciate what he does for them. How can they, when all he does is shower them with material possessions as soon as he walks in the door? They need to learn the meaning of the word NO. Obviously, I'm the bad guy in this situa­ tion. Do you have any suggestions? - Too Much Stuff Dear Too Much Stuff: Dad is trying to make up for his absences by buying his chil­ dren’s affections, and he has conditioned the children to see him as a money machine. The only way to change it is for him to break the cycle. Dad needs to talk to his children, listen to them, teach them bow to repair the kitchen sink, plant a flower, read a book. The kids will moan with disappointment the first time he doesn't swoop them into the car for a drive to the arcade, but they will get over it Would your husband be receptive to a ses­ sion or two with a family therapist? How about a book on parenting? He needs to understand that he is creating an unhealthy family dynamic. And the next time he takes them to the mall. Mom. go along, so they can see their parents united, instead of on opposite sides. Like mother, likeaat Dear Annie: My daughter, "Janie," is sin­ gle, in her early 20s and recently moved near me. Her mother and I split when Janie was an infant, so naturally, I was thrilled when she decided to relocate so close to me. I've seen more of Janie in the last 12 months than 1 had in the previous 12 years. She's confided that her mother is self-cen­ tered. never pays attention to anyone else and needs al! eyes focused on her. Janie thinks this is terrible. However, I see the exact same traits in Janie. She rarely asks me about my life. When I mention some­ thing that's important to me, she listens pas­ sively and then, silence. I've wondered about calling this to her attention tactfully. She may not realize what she's doing and how disturbing it is to me. Am I being unrealistic? I certainly don't want to do anything to undermine our rela­ tionship. - Dad in Scottsdale, Ariz. Dear Dad: Janie apparently learned her behavior from Mom, but please don't com­ pare the two of them. Janie wouldn't take it well. It is perfectly OK, however, to tell Janie that her encouragement atd interest would mean a great deal to you. When you want her to respond, tell her exactly what you need her to say or do, and why. Be pos­ itive when she listens actively, don’t criti­ cize. and be patient. That way, she can learn new behaviors that will be beneficial to both of you. Sardonic smile Dear Annie: A girl I work with is forever telling me to "smile." It doesn't matter if I'm in lhe middle of reading an assignment, pro­ cessing an order or walking to the copy machine. She thinks I should be grinning like an idiot all day long. I work with a generally happy group of girls (myself included), but this command is aggravating. How can I make her stop? Frowning in Seattle Dear Seattle: This poor, misguided soul thinks she is cheering you up, when she only succeeds in irritating the daylights out of you. If you want to try the sarcastic route, jump up. laughing hysterically, throw your arms around her and say, "YOU BET’*" She’ll probably never ask you again. Otherwise, tell her. nicely, that you'd appre­ ciate it if she’d knock it off. Shopping habit Dear Annie: I have been married for 26 years and have yet to figure out a way to break a terrible habit of my husband's. "Clarence" always has been an impatient shopper, and it has gotten worse over the years. He often leaves me or my son in shopping malls, grocery stores and other public places, and retreats to the car without telling us. Once he is finished doing his own shopping, he becomes bored and is out of there. I find this behavior extremely annoying, and I end up spending a great deal of time trying to locate Clarence inside the store, or in desperation, going out to the parking loL only to find he has locked the car and gone back inside! I have asked Clarence to please sit some­ where we can find him. or even page us. and after the fifth incident, he promised me. But naturally, he did it again, saying he "forgot." He is more childish than my kids ever were. Any ideas short of a leash to keep up with him? - Going Crazy in Georgia Dear Georgia: We assume you don't drive, because otherwise it makes no sense to go shopping with someone who clearly dislikes it and refuses to wait for you. Does your son drive? Do you have friends or neighbors who will take you shopping? Can you afford to invest in a cell phone for Clarence, and perhaps one for you, so you can locate each other no matter where you are? You cannot change Clarence's childish behavior if he is unwilling to make the effort. If there is any way to leave him at home, please do so for your peace of mind. Nursing modesty Dear Annie: I recently attended a baby shower for my niece, who had a baby last month. There were 25 women in attendance, ranging in age from 6 to 89. While my niece was in Lamaze classes, she met several ladies, five of whom attend­ ed the shower with their newborns. During the shower, these women all exposed their breasts and nursed their babies. They didn’t bother to use anything to cover themselves up. When my niece's new baby began to cry, she, too, nursed him in front of everyone. Am I being too old-fashioned to think these ladies should cover themselves? For some of us, it was quite uncomfortable to watch. - Denver Aunt Dear Aunt: We're all for nursing babies, but it is rude to make one's guests uncom­ fortable. These new mothers probably assumed it was OK to be uncovered since all the guests were female. Nonetheless, babies generally don't mind a light blanket while nursing, and it would have been considerate for these women to acknowledge dut not all lhe party guests were keen on observing the process. Ready to renew? Dear Annie: I married "Joey" seven years ago. We had planned a large church wed­ ding. but due to a death in the family, we decided to go to a justice of the peace instead. No dress, no tux, no reception, noth­ ing. We agreed that one day, we would renew our vows in a church ceremony with a reception after. The problem is this: Joey thinks it would be silly to do this now and wants to wait until our 10th anniversary. I have a critical­ ly ill parent who won’t be here in three years, and Joey's only surviving parent also is in poor health. I want to be able to share this occasion with them and would like to plan it as soon as possible. How can I con­ vince Joey to go along? -- Ready to Renew Dear Ready: It makes perfect sense to renew your vows while your loved ones are still around to witness the event. Tell Joey how important this is to you (perhaps enlist a mutual friend's assistance), and set the date. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie s Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advenmag in ihh news­ paper ii u-bject to the Fair Homing Act ■nd the Michigan Civil Rights Act whK-h collectively make n illegal to advertise “any preference. limita.von ra ducnmiMtKMi bared on race. coin, reiigmn. rex. handicap. familial oatuv. national origin. age nr martial uatui. or an intention. to male any such prefer ence. 11 rm ration or diicnmioaiion " Familial ttatuv mclixie. children under the age of IK living with parent»ra legal cuuodran*. pregnant women and people recurmg custody of children under IR This newspaper will nut knowingly accept any advancing fra real estate whic.i n tn ixiImkki of the law Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised m this newspaper are asadaNc on an evpral opportunity hmn To reprat dtrenmiMUxi call the Fair Homing Center a: 61V451-2W Tie HVD toll free telephone number fra the bearing impaired u I -WO-9X1-9279. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 16. 2003 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... From the Boersma Papers: The biography of Austin Stanton By Joyce Weinbrecht stances. he came to Michigan in 1856. The Austin Stanton was bom in Wyman. Pa., trip was made by railroad to Battle Creek. It on Jan. 20, 1820, a descendant of Thomas took three or four days. He stopped at the Stanton (one time spelled Staunton), who home of his sister. Clarinda, who had mar­ came to America in 1635. He came to ried Danial Clark. Hartford, Conn. Tracing the line of ancestry. After some time they settled in a log house I find the next four generations living in on the George L. Briggs farm. George Connecticut. Briggs was the father of Chauncy Briggs. There were John of the second generation, Mr. Briggs had built himself a new frame and John of the third. David was fourth gen­ house. The log house was at the foot of the eration and Asa of the fifth generation. All of old stone wall where the orchard stands, and these generations followed the occupation of here grandfather (Austin) Stanton and fami­ fanning. Asa also kept a tavern. He moved ly stayed until his house was built. He from Connecticut to Pennsylvania in 1812. bought 17 acres of land and built himself a At the time of this move, he was soldier frame house where William Stanton was of the Revolutionary War. He was taken pris­ .bom. oner and kept a long time on the ship Jersey. In the winter of 1856-57. Austin helped to He was drowned in the Delaware River. build the Pratt Mill and was the head sawyer. Charles, sixth generation was bom in 1781 Russ Stanton and his wife lived with Austin, rear Waymart. Pa. He owned a farm and a and Russell also worked in the mill. The mill sawmill. was at the foot of the hill, by Little Lake, In 1848, lie died from a fall in the mill. He across the road from Austin's home. He soon was the father of 12 children, one of whom bought 40 acres on the cone of the farm was Austin Stanton, seventh generation and owned by Mr. Brandt. Then he sold it and the subject of this essay. bought 91 acres, which he kept and are now Austin helped his father in the saw mill. pan of lhe farm owned by William Stanton Russell Stanton, told of an incident in con­ (1920). On Feb. 7. I860 William was bom nection with this mill. At one time the old on the farm where he spent his entire life. mill pond was drained off and there lots of Austin Stanton was quite a hunter and pickerel in lhe creek above the mill. Austin killed many deer and wild turkeys. built a rack out from the floor and the boys When a trip was made to Battle Creek would wade in the creek and drive the fish with lhe ox team, they staned at one or two into the rack. o’clock in the morning. When they had gone One day Russ and a brother. Addison, and about halfway they stopped and fed the cousin. Irving, went down there to get fish. oxen. Such a trip took the greatest part of the They drove a fishline of pickerel down into day. the rack. l\vo Irishmen were there al the Austin died in 1886 and Armenia died in rack capturing the fish from the boys. Austin 1903. hustled these men way so the boys had their Rufus Stanton was always a hunter and fish. trapper by nature. He helped his father on Feb. 2, 1836, Austin Stanton was married the farm. While a young man he used to go to Armenia Buckingham. He lived in north hunting. He worked one year in the Waymart, Pa. lumber camp near Newaygo. Muskegon Austin worked for a long time, building County. bridges and at carpenter work on railroads. On Feb. 20. 1869 he married Isabelle Joy. Here four children were bom. two of whom. He stayed al his father’s for a year, then Eugene and Charles, died in infancy. Rufus worked the Joy farm for a couple of years. was bom on March 10. 1846. Edward was He then located on the farm where he raised bom Sept. 15. 1853. his family, lhe Wilson Gidet farm on Butler Thinking that he would better his circum­ Road. For a while he lived in a small frame house. He then built a new, larger house. He made annual hunting trips to the northern peninsula, usually during hunting season. There were 13 children bom to this cou­ ple. One died in infancy. Sammic and Myron died in the summer of diphtheria and ten children grew to adulthood. Nellie Louise. Josephine, Haidce, Charles, Kate Mabe. Edward, and Asa end Warren. Isabel! died in 1912 and Rufus spent most of his time at St. Helen, Roscommon County, by St Helen’s Lake, where he fol­ lowed his favorite pastime of fishing and hunting. Edward, second son of Austin, was about 20 years old when he taught a winter term of school in Irving. In the spring of 1875. he went west to Boulder. Colo. He first worked in a sawmill and then he went prospecting for two or three years. He then went to Laramie, Wyo. where he worked as a con­ tractor for the Union Pacific Railroad. He returned to Michigan and married Fannie Bryant. They went west and lived on a ranch in Wyoming, which he had bought earlier. After a few years they returned to Michigan and lived in Jackson. He entered the hardware business and later lhe grocery. He finally sold the businesses. While in Jackson, three boys were bom to them. Bryant, Austin and Leon. After a few years he sold his business and moved to Chewelah, Wash, where he lived on a ranch. Here, a fourth son, Russell, was bom. Russell lived in Montana with Aunt Fran's twin sister. Aunt Fran died on March 15, 1910. The second son, Austin, helped his father on the ranch. Leon the third son, taught school. The eldest boy, Bryant, mar­ ried Vida Ross of Chewelah. She died. They had a son, Ross Edward, bom May 26,1916. William, the third son of Austin, helped his father on the farm and then assumed the responsibility of managing it On Oct. 22, 1882, he married Rose Cardart. They lived with his parents a year, then William built himself a house into which he moved. After his father’s death, William bought the farm. Armenia Stanton made her home there. In 1888 she had a stroke of paralysis and was an invalid for about 16 years. She died at the home of William in 1903. Four children were bom to Rosa and William: Walter, Hattie. Grace and Nellie. William enlarged the frame house of his father, Austin. The house was built in 1880. One landmark that will remain over the years is the spring which Austin considered worth a great deal and built his house near it. No other spot on the farm looked to be as good a location for his house, as lhe hill above the spring. At this time, (1920) there arc 59 living descendants of Austin and Armenia Stanton. Sources: Manuscript written by family members, Barry County History 1985. Rotary welcomes district governor Members of the Hastings Rotary Club heard from District Governor Ed Foster at their meeting on Oct. 13. Foster gave an update of the Polio Plus program, which members of Rotary have been working on since 1988. Since then mem­ bers of Rotary have raised from clubs throughout the world more than $500 mil­ lion toward the eradication effort. Here, Hastings Rotary President Sandy Nichols accepts a banner from Gov. Foster. . KARAOKE Freeport Shamrock Tavern A " 9 P.M. to 1 A.M. SATURDAY October 18th Mc’d by Mary-Oke’s Karaoke Only ALLTEL gives you FamityToFamily^ Minutes, so your mobile-to-mobile plan also includes your home phone. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY 0 /VNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public bearing concerning a Special Use Permit Request of Crystal Rash, will be held on Weonesday. October 29. 2003. commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan Crystal Rash is requesting a Special use Permit, pursuant to Section 104 1703 to allow a bulk petroleum storage and fleet fueling facility on property owned by Dimon j Machinery and is located at 4425 Upton Road, south of Rut’and Charter Township Cemetery. The properly is zoned “C4’ Commercial Industrial District Wntten comments will be received from any interested per­ sons concerning the foregoing request by the Rutland Carter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regu­ lar business hours up to the date of the hearing on October 29. 2003, and may be further received by tlie Planning Commission at said hearing Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hear­ ing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities, upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address of telephone number listed below ROBIN C. McKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (2691948-2194 1000FamilyToFamily Minutes Mobile-to-Mobile /Mobile-to-Home �Pago 10 — Thursday. October 16. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Maple Valley’s got six, Middleville looks to clinch by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Barry County saw its first football team of the season clinch a spot in the playoffs last Friday. Maple Valley got its sixth win of the season at Dansville, and they’ll look for number seven Friday against Bellevue. There shouldn’t be any kind of a let down this week for the Lions, who will be playing their final game on Fuller Field, unless they earn a home playoff game. Middleville will have its hands full in its final home contest of the year. The Trojans host 4-3 Caledonia Friday. “It’i always a big rivalry." said TK coach Tim Penfield. “You can throw the records out. They have playoff aspirations, and for us. we can secure a spot. It should be a great game." TK can clinch a playoff spot with its sixth win. but Caledonia is still clinging to playoff hopes of its own. “We have to be ready to get smacked in the face." said Caledonia coach Tom Burrill. “If we hit them back, we have a good chance." Delton, which is now 2-2 and tied for third in the KVA. has a contest at 1-6 Kalamazoo Christian Friday. The Panthers have a gtxxl shot at getting their overall record back to .500, and a chance to finish with a winning season after that. In lhe KVA. Pcnnfield made it over its biggest hurdle when it topped Paw Paw 21-20 last week to move its record to 7-0 and become the only unbeaten remaining in the league. Delton, Parchment, and Hackett arc ail tied at 2-2 in lhe league. Hastings, still struggling to find win number two, has a lough contest at Byron Center Friday Don't expect the Bulldogs to take the Saxons lightly, as Byron Center is shooting to clinch a playoff berth. BC is 5-2 right now and doesn’t want to head into the O-K crossover weekend needing a victory. Lake wood saw a first half lead slip away last week, and will be looking to get off to a good start and then hold on this Friday at Jackson Northwest. With last week’s loss, the Vikings closed out the Capital Area Activities Conference Division III season at 1-4. The Vikings have had some success in the past against the Northwest squad they used to see every season in the Capital Circuit League. Current Records Delton Hastings Lakewood Maple Valiev Middleville 3-4 1-6 2-5 6-1 5-2 Here’s a round-up of last week’s local grid­ iron action. Delton 27. Parchment 7 Delton varsity football coach can credit his offensive line with making his Saturday morn­ ing cup of Joe tasty once again. The Panthers improved to 3-4 on the year by topping Parchment last Friday 27-7 in Delton. DK’.‘ offensive line controlled the tempo of the contest, and made sure the host team’s offense was on the field for most of the night. Delton racked up 433 yards, with 306 coming on the ground. The O-line opened up holes for running backs Mark NeSmith and Corrie Latta to each lop the 100-yard rushing mark, and provided Lakewood's Tyler Begkn steps out of the grasp of one Williamston tackler and looks for room to run down field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton's John Noto rushes into the end zone for a Panther TD in the second quarter Friday. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Say good-bye to Fuller Field Lights go out at Fuller Street Field Friday Much like Wrigley Field. I’ve only been to the Fuller Street Field at Maple Valley once for a game. I made it to the last game at old Tiger Stadium. I missed Comiskey, and haven’t seen Fenway yet. I was at the Silverdome once before the Lions left, but I wouldn't have missed much had I not been around for that one. Barring a home playoff game for the Maple Valley Lions, who have already clinched their spot, I probably won’t see another game there. I’m OK with that. It would have been nice to see another one. but Jon Gambee does such a great job of covering the Lions for us that I need to just stay out of his way. He’s "just happy to be there" anyway. New stadiums and new athletic fields usually tum out to be a good thing, but I’m not the type to like it. Middleville's new turf looks pretty in the lights, and lhe players seem to like it. But its still not grasses. Maple Valley's new field will have many positives as well. For one. it’s next to the high school, instead of behind an elementary school. There will be plenty of room in the bleachers for all the Lion faithful, but at Maple Valley it’ll be funny to sec all the fans in the stands. It was great to see die-hards on lhe sidelines next to the action in their lawn chairs. With lhe fans so far away, how will the players know how bad lhe fans want to see another first down with the team already leading by six touchdowns? Fuller Field has been kind to lhe Lions, and the Lions have been kind to it. Where else in Michigan can you pul the words "Lions" and "playoffs" in the same sentence and not get funny looks. Only at the Valley. For those who haven't seen a game there, you’re missing out. Talking with a couple footballers from Delton prior to their contest in Nashville they were in awe of it a bit as well. They said, watching tape, it looked like the fans were out there on the field. The liny press box. and old bleachers made them chuckle a lit­ tle bit. Hopefully, the Lions will win out. and earn a home playoff berth. 1 don’t know if it’s possible. They didn't get one at home a year ago. Eventually, lhe memory will begin to fade, and lhe new field will be special some­ how. Fenway has the Green Monster. Wrigley has the ivy. Baseball fields are my favorite, but at lhe high school level, football fields are the top-notch facility. Middleville has always had lhe rock "M" on the hill at the north end zone. Last time 1 checked, the goal posts at Hastings didn’t’ match. I swear the grass at Delton is alway s about eight inches long. I was at Way land ar.u I swear their field was more like a speed bump than a field. It seemed like the center of the field was five yards higher than the sideline. So. break out the folding chairs Friday night, and settle in on the sideline as anoth­ er one of our treasures experiences its final hurrah. time for Tyler Blacken to complete six of 13 passes for 127 yards and two touchdowns. Parchment was the first to score, on a 13yard run by Kevin Karr, but it was the last time lhe visitors would see the end zone. Delton came back to tie the game on a 10yard TD reception by John Noto with 7:02 left in the first half, then took a 14-0 lead with 2:51 remaining on a 13-yard pass from Blacken to Zac Culbert. Noto hauled in four receptions in the game for 106 total yards. NeSmith would pick ’em up and put ’em down for two big TD runs in the third quarter.. The second half started with Delton’s Cory Bourdo causing a Parchment fumble on the opening kick-off. Jason VanDyk picked it up. and on lhe first play from scrimmage NeSmith ran 49 yards to put Delton ahead by two TD’s. The pick up by VanDyk was one of three Parchment fumbles Delton grabbed in the game. NeSmith would add a 28-yard TD midway through the third quarter, for the game’s final score. NeSmith finished with 156 yards on 22 carries. Latta ran 20 times for 123 yards. A strong defensive effort, and the fact that the Panther offense was able to control lhe ball for most of the night led to Parchment gaining only 152 yards in the game. Dustin Morgan led the Delton defense from his linebacker spot with 14 tackles, while Aaron Downs finished the evening with 10. South Christian 41, Hastings 6 The six points from an 11 -yard TD run by Andrew Ferguson were all the Saxon offense could muster in a 41-6 loss Friday night to the league leading South Christian Sailors. South scored on two TD passes from quar­ terback Adam Syswerda in the opening quarter to take a 14-0 lead, then didn’t throw the ball again the rest of the night. Twelve different Sailors ran with lhe ball on offense, and five different Sailors scored TD’s. The Sailors racked up 522 yards on the grouted. South added two TD’s in the second quarter to take a 28-0 lead into the half. Ferguson's TD in lhe fourth quarter cut the deficit to three scores for the Saxons, but South added another pair of scores late in the game. Hastings was able to manage 164 yards of offense, with 99 coming on the ground, and 65 in the air. While South kept it on lhe ground most of the night, Ferguson threw 18 passes, complet­ ing nine for Hastings. Newell Heath caught two balls for 33 yards. Brandon Johnson had four receptions for 21 yards. Heath VanBelkum returned to the field for the Saxons and rushed 14 times for 38 yards. Drew Bowman was the team’s leading ground Delton assistant Coach Curtice taks things over with Dustin Morgan during Friday night’s game against Parchment. (Photo by Linda Boyce) gainer, he rushed 9 times for 48 yards. Hastings offense did move the ball at times. The Saxons recorded 11 first downs in the game. Maple Valley 36, Dansville 14 by Jon Gambee It is a tale as old as Aesop. The Tortoise and the Hare. Slow and steady wins the race. Substance ahead of flash. It was a lesson that the Dansville Aggies would have be~n smart to learn earlier than Friday, but one they have plenty of time to dwell on now. as they must dwell on the 36-14 defeat the Maple Valley Lions handed them on this warm fall evening. Dansville provided the flash of the Hare, with two spectacular scoring plays, while Maple Valley provided the substance of the Tortoise with six trips to the end zone in a con­ test that gave lhe Lions a guaranteed entrance into another post season berth. Not that the Tortoise couldn't score quickly. While everyone was still trying to figure out just exactly what is an Aggie, Maple Valley’s quarterback Derek Ripley took off on a 65yard sprint to paydirt and when Harold Morgan recovered Dansville fumble on their 18-yard line, the Lions pounded out another touchdown, capped by a 7-yard run by Josh Beardslee. Tab McNally put Dansville on the board with a brilliant 86-yard touchdown run past a stunned Maple Valley defense in the second quarter, but Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt's Lions recovered quickly and came back to go ahead 22-6 on a six yard run by Jason Beardslee and Maple Valley coasted into half­ time with a commanding lead. The Lions scored again in lhe third period when Lance Harvey burst in from two yards out on a 10-yard drive set up by a Ty Van Alstine interception. Maple Valley put the game out of reach in the opening minute of the fourth quarter when Van Alstine threw a perfect pass to Jpsse Page in the comer of the end zone. Tab McNally’s 91-yard catch and run that came in the late stages of the game proved moot. “1 thought our offense played well tonight.” Mittelstaedt said after lhe game. “We were able to do a few different things.” The offense was outstanding, but as usual it was set up by a ferocious defense that put pres­ sure on the Aggies all night long. Morgan had two fumble recoveries and the Lions recorded two quarterback sacks. Dansville finished with 271 yards of offense, but lake away the 86-yard run and lhe 91-yard pass, two plays out of 47, and lhe Aggies had less than 100 yards (94 to be exact) the whole night. The defense, led by Josh Cook. Ben Smith. Eric Turner and Chris Morris, spent as much time in lhe Aggie back­ field as the Dansville running backs and kept them bottled up for the majority of the time. The offense, meanwhile, ran up 311 yards on the ground and 72 in the air as lhe Lions saw their season record rise to 6-1, enough to qualify them for another playoff spot at sea­ son’s end. This week the Lions return home to host Bellevue and if anyone expects Maple Valley to suffer a letdown after clinching the playoff spot, they haven’t been following Maple Valley football very closely. Thb Tortoise never stops to rest along the way. Middleville 27, Wyoming Park 0 A big homecoming crowd helped inspire the Trojan varsity football team to a 27-0 victoryover visiting Wyoming Park on Friday night. "They were hungry to get back on the win side," said TK coach Tim Penfield of his team. “They played with more passion." After a penalty filled early going, where the Trojans appeared to be a little loo pumped up, things settled down. On a founh-and-8 play, TK quarterback Josh Eldridge'completed a 28yard TD pass to David Finkbciner. and Chris Humphrey’s extra point kick made it 7-0 Trojans. Middleville’s next drive ended on a nice 27yard scamper by Darrin Tape to pul TK up 14­ 0 at the half. “We played more inspired.” said Penfield. “We played a great game defensively, and the offense picked up the pace." Four different players, scored the Trojan’s four touchdowns. In the third quarter, junior Adam Loveless ran the ball in from 17-yards out. then senior Kyle Farris added a 47-yard TD run on a trap as TK took its 27-0 lead. TK rushed lhe ball for 270 yards on the evening, with Loveless leading the way. Loveless carried the ball 12 times for 70 yards. Farris had two carries for 64 yards. Tape ran 9 limes for 66 yards, and Eldridge ran five times for 52 yards. “We had a well rounded, well conceived TK running back Adam Loveless drags a Wyoming Park tackler in tie Trcjan’s 27-0 win on Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) system, and the guys carried out that plan," said Penfield. The Trojan defense was once again domi­ nating. Wyoming Park didn't manage its first first down until well into lhe third quarter. Josh Wolter led the TK defense with seven tackles, and Ben Ybema recorded six. TK also forced lhe Vikings into three turnovers. Farris and John Herring each picked up a Wyoming Park fumble, and Kurt Bray intercepted a pass. Now the Trojans have a contest ahead with Caledonia. It will be the final home contest of the season for the Trojans, who are 5-2 overall and 4-2 in the O-K Gold. “We’ve still got a few bumps and bruises." said Penfield, “but by Friday night everybody should be 100-percent and we’ll be ready to go.” Williamston 41, Lake wood 23 For half the game Friday night the Viking varsity football team looked almost unstop­ pable. but Williamston was able to toss the ball all around the field and spoil Lakewood's homecoming 41-23. Lakewood saw a 23-6 half-time lead disap­ pear in the second half. See FOOTBALL, next page Middleville ball carrier Kyle Farris (21) runs easily behind big blocks from Nate Kyes (53) and Joe Wenger (54) on Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Fhe Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 16. 2003 - Page 11 Middleville girls' harriers conquer new conference foes by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Diamonds may be a girls’ best friend, but the Middleville varsity girls’ cross-country’ team is happy with gold for the moment. The Trojan ladies, after dominating the O-K Blue Cnfercnce for years, won their first O-K Gold Conference championship Wednesday afternoon at Johnson Park by edging out South Christian. Middleville freshman Rebecca Winchester finished in second place overall individually, with a time of 19:50. topped only by Wayland *s Jessica Armstrong who finished in 19:42. The Trojans finished with a team score of 35 points, ahead of South Christian’s 41. South had four of the top ten runners while the Trojans’ had only three, but in cross-country there is strength in numbers. Kaleigh Page was the second across for TK. and fourth overall in 20:44. and Jessica Stortz finished sixth overall in 21:02. South Christian had the third, seventh, eighth, ninth, and 15th runners in. TK’s fourth and fifth runners were Natalie Hoag in llth al 21:18 and Chancy Robinson in 12th at 21:33. "We figured they would run real tough," said TK coach Tammy Benjamin of South Christian. "They didn’t let down a bit." Caledonia finished third with 77 points, taking a tiebreaker over Wayland, which also finished with 77. Holland Christian was fifth with 148 points, followed by Byron Center with 181. Hastings and Wyoming Park didn’t race enough competi­ tors to score in the event. The Trojans have enjoyed running against tougher competition this fall. "The league change has been great for us," said Benjamin. "To run against great competition, and coaches who know what they’re talking about and what’s going on. We also like this same result." Racing against tougher competition all season long could also help the Trojans in next Saturday's regional race. "1 just hope we w in state." said Stortz. That may take an awful lot of improve­ ment in the final weeks of the season, but the Trojan senior doesn’t see it as impossi­ ble. "We need to run a lot," said Stortz, "and do what coach says." it’ll also help if Stortz can gain ground on Winchester, who has been leading lhe Trojan pack ail season. "I still have a better PR (personal record) than her. I can catch her," said Stortz. "I’ll give her a fight." says Winchester. Hastings’ girls were a little short to put up much of a fight in the conference race. Erin Hemerling and Mandi Becktel. the Saxons’ only two runners, each set person­ al best marks for the Johnson Park course. "That’s what we look for." said Saxon coach Paul Fulmer. Hemerling was 19th overall in 22:24. and Becktel finished 40th at 25:26. The Saxons tied Wyoming Park for sev­ enth in lhe final conference standings. South Christian was second, with Wayland and Caledonia lying for third, thanks to lhe Scots' finish Wednesday. The Middleville boys ran about as well as they were expected.There was no change in the final boys’ standings after the confer­ ence finale. South Christian won the boys’ race with 49 points, Holland Christian was second with 55, followed by Wayland 65. Caledonia 84. Wyoming Park 21, Byron Center 164, Middleville 176, and Hastings FOOTBALL, continued from page 10-----The Vikings racked up 256 yards of offense in lhe first half, took two turnovers from the Hornets. and scored three TD’s. in the second half the Vikes managed just 16 yards of offense, turned the ball over three times, and saw Williamston score five unan­ swered TD’s. Lakewood got on the board fast. On the sec­ ond play from scrimmage. Viking quarterback Jason Copelin hit Marc Miller on a 75-yard pass and catch, and took a 7-0 lead on Tyler Harms kick. The next lime lhe Vikings got the ball, ■r •.-.-•fipf***0 punched it in from the one on aquarterback-keeper and it was 14-0 Vikes. A 30yard field goal by Harms on the Vikings’ first possession of the second quarter made it 17-0. Williamston’s only score of the first half came on what appeared to be a broken play. The Hornet running back rolled right, and looked to be searching for a receiver down field. He was swarmed by the Viking defense and took off towards lhe left side of the field where he found an opening. It was 17-6. A 33-yard pass from Beglin to Spencer Duits in the final minute of the first half, set up a 6-yard run by Copclin for a TD to make it 23-6. Lakewood wouldn’t hold the ball on lhe Williamston side of the field again. After throwing the ball 20 times for 159 yards in the first half, Williamston went to its ground attack and ate up yards on lhe Viking defense. The Hornets came out in the second half, ran three plays and had to punt. Lakewood fumbled lhe puni however, and Williamston had new life at the Viking 42. The Hornets used the extra possession to trim seven more points off the Lakewood lead. The Lakewood offense went ihree-and-out on its next series, and Williamston quickly went 55 yards for a TD. in eight plays. Early in lhe fourth quarter the Hornets finally sur­ passed the Vikes with a 4-yard TD run to go ahead .27-23. f pj A fumbled snap b) Lakewood on its own 34-yard line, and an interception thrown by Tyler Beglin a play after he narrowly avoided being sacked in his own end zone, led to two more Williamston scores late. Williamston ran the ball 34 times for 156 yards on the night, with 106 of them coming in lhe second half. The Hornets gained 247 yards passing over the course of the evening. Beglin w&« the Vikings' leading ground gainer with 87 yards on 13 carries, and had an interception on defense in the first half. Duits recovered a fumble for Lakewood. The Vikings are now 2-5 overall, with their final road game of the season doming up Friday at Jackson Northwest. Members of the Middleville girts’ cross country team celebrate their first-ever O-K Gold Conference trophy. It’s their first only because it’s their first year in the O-K Gold. 202. go if they want to gel back up to where they 28th place at 19:08. Burghdorf was 37th in Chris Harkness led Middleville in llth were a few years ago." 19:59, and Quada was 40th in 20:16. AJ. place at 18:05. Alex Robinson finished 30th "We were hoping to move up on Byron Singlelerry and Jared Ford finished one in 19:09. followed by teammates Tim Center or Middleville," said Fulmer. after the other in 48th and 49th. Singleterry Wilson in 44th at 20:37, Brian Cuneo 45th The Saxon boys were unable to move up crossed in 20:43, and Ford in 21:46. in 20:49. and Mike Krause 46th in 21:06. in the standings, but Rusty Burghdorf and "We didn’t run as fast as we’d like." said "They did good." said Benjamin. "About Kyle Quada set personal Johnson Park Fulmer, "but we finished well at the line." where they have been running. They’ve got bests. to run more in the summers and be ready to David Peterson led the Saxon boys in Bowling Scores Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 20.5-7.5, TVCCU 17­ 11; Hastings City Bank 13-15: Woodmansee SawmiH 12.5-15.5; Woodland Sales 11.5-16.5; Yankee Zephyr 9.5-1)8.5. Men’s High Games & Series - D. Risher 189; M. Yost 187; B. Woodmansee 484; R. O'Keefe 219-607; S. Hause 193; D. Blakely 256-597. Women’s High Games & Series - B. Nocris 147-382; &.J^esse 183; S. Beebe 185; B Wilkins 201: ATA&croft 137. / f --4 Bowlerettes Bennett Industries 15-5; Kent Oil & Propane 15-5: Viking 13-7; Dean’s Dolls 12-8; Carlton Center Bulldozing 9-11; Hecker Agency 8-12; Railroad Street Mill 6-1*4. Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 176­ 482; B. Hathaway 175-462; J. Ramsey 171­ 445; S. Dunham 161; N. Potter 179-422; J. Hamilton 166-445; J. Gardner 163-397; J. Rice 171-496; B. Blakely 164; L. Elliston 199-536; L. Bahs 150-425; P. Britten 139-376; C. Hurless 150-386; H.Coencn 199-510; S. Drake 188-448; J. Leo 145-396; N. Bechtel 156-431: T. Christopher 171 -480. Wednesday P.M. Seebers 16; Hair Care Center 16; Eye and ent 16; Bow ling Bags 12; Mace Pharmacy 12; RR St. Mill 12; Girrbach *s 8. Womens High Games and Series - G. Otis 190-530; S. Drake 165-447; C. Nighbert 145­ 397; W. Barker 131-389; D. Bums 146-387; L. Elliston 191 ;K. Becker !90;C. Bonnema 166; J. PettcngiU 142. Sunday Night Mixed Hit-N-Miss 22; Barlow Florist 20; Funky Bowlers 17; Whatever 15; Red Dog 13; Sunday Snoozers 12; Thee Froggers 12; Croc Hunters 10; 4 Horsemen 9; Gutter Dusters 9; Russ-N-Us 9; Sandbaggers 8; Thunder Alley 7. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 193-548; L. Rentz 184-453; K. Craven 143-386; P. Lambert 125-355; A Hubbell 156; M. Blankenship 150: J. Shoebridge 144; B. Barlow 127. Mens High Games and Series - C. Sanborn 266-696; B. Rentz 210-560; R. Wendorf 213­ 544; J. Shoebridge 227; M. Snyder 199: R. Snyder 194; G. Snyder 185; D. Lambert 173. Senior Citizens Kuempel 17-7; Wieland’s 16.5-7.5; Ward’s Friends 15-9; Jesiek 15-9; Pin Pals 13-11; Nash’s Harem 13-11; Number 1 Senior 12.5­ 11.5; 4 B’s 12-12; Early Risers 12-12; M-M’s 11-13; Sun Risers 10.5-13.5; Butterfingers 9.5-14.5; King Pins 8-16; Friends 3-21. Womens (rood Games and Series - A. Lethcoe 155; L. Yodor 168; M. Wieland 173­ 495: T. Walker 168-433; Y. Markley 162; R. Murphy 181-458; Y. Chceseman 167-465; G. Scobey 151; J. Gasper 199-532; S. Patch 168 S. Pennington 190; D. Bums 150-387- R. Pitts 155. Mens Good Games and Series - D. Kiersey 166; R Hart 189-527; N. Thaler 183-463; R. Robbins 180-503; B. Brandt 148-425; W. Birman 194-527; L. Brandt 192-538; L. Markley 157-435: C. Jesiek 173-444; J. Beckwith 167-439; G. Waggoner 176; D. Edwards 224-619; K. Schantz 169; G. Forbey 179-498; W. Brodbock 178-441; B. Mallekoot 173-469; M. Kelley 140-394. Thursday Angels Pet World; Hastings Bowl; Fall Creek; See BOWLING, pg. 14 Delton cross country boys’ team wins KVA title Rain fell from the skies, and flew up into lhe air with every footstep as the Delton var­ sity boys* cross country team ran its way to a Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship Tuesday at the Gilmore Car Museum. Senior Evan Williams and junior Andrew Ouding led the way for Delton, finishing fourth and fifth respectively. Williams fin­ Delton junior Nikki Bechtel finished 22nd overall at Tuesday’s KVA finale. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ished his final KVA race with a time of 17:55. Ouding crossed the line in 18 minutes flat. Delton finished just four points ahead of Kalamazoo Christian, and six ahead of Hackett. DK ended with a team score of 54 points, ahead of Christian’s 58. Hackett's 62. Paw Paw’s 81. Pennfield’s 98. and Parchment's 129. DK freshman Dan Roberts was the third across the line for his team, finishing in 13th overall at 18:26. Rex Fetterley was 15th over­ all at 18:40. and Tom Sigler was 17th in 18:54. Pennfield’s Kevin Christensen won the boys’ race in 17:12. Clayton Drewyor’s time of 20:25 placed him sixth in the Panther line-up Tuesday as runners battled wind and rain down the final stretch. (Photo by Brett Bremer i Next up for the Delton boys’ is the State Regional race at Bangor on Saturday. October 25. Delton's girls will be there as well. DK’s girls finished fourth in lhe KVA meet, which was won by Kalamazoo Christian. Christian had four of the race's top 11 runners, includ­ ing champion Leah Reames who ran a 20:04. The Comets finished with 46 points, ahead of Hackett with 52, Paw Paw 53, Delton 68. Pennfield 145. and Parchment with a DNF. Sophomore Marissa Ingle led the Delton group in third overall at 21:32. Whitney Knollenberg was sixth in 21:59. Delton's Evan Williams makes bis way around the course on Tuesday. Williams was Delton's first finisher in 17:55. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wil finger was the third Delton runner to finish, at 22:24. She was 12th overall. Nikki Bechtel and Chelsea Stephens finished 22nd and 25th overall for DK. Bechtel came in al 23:25. and Stephens in 23:47. Knollenberg, Wiifinger. Bechtel, and Stephens are all juniors, who should be back again next season with Ingle. Junior Tom Sigler was the fourth DK runner across the line Tuesday, as the Panther boys' won the Kalamazoo Valley Association title at the Gilmore Car Museum. (Photo by Bretl Bremer) �Page 12 - Thursday. OctoOar 16. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Saxons look to get turned back around at Northview Hastings* varsity boys’ soccer squad entered the O-K Gold conference tourna­ ment as the fourth seed, and played r 4 way to a fourth place finish in the tourney. After topping lhe Middleville Trojans a week ago. the Saxons were topped by num­ ber one seeded Holland Christian then fell to the second seeded South Christian Sailors. Tuesday at South Christian, the Saxons fell 2-1. “A few failed opportunities, and a couple of defensive lapses made the difference,” said Saxon coach Andrew Wilkinson. The Sailors took a 1-0 lead in the first half, but the Saxons came back to tie the contest on a goal by Andrew Vincent in the second. Vincent got an assist from Aaron Fortier, but South was able to slip one more past Saxon keeper Scott Allerding on the slick, rain soaked field. Hastings met South in the third/fourth place game, after a 5-0 loss at Holland Christian in the semifinals Friday. “Holland Christian just proved that they're the best team in the conference,” said Wilkinson. “I didn’t think we played all that poorly.” The Saxons were unable to create many good chances against the Maroons, who took a 3-0 lead in the first half. “We didn’t give up.” said Wilkinson. “We Saxon eagers at Wayland today Andrew Vincent had the Saxons’ lone goal in their 2-1 loss at South Christian in the final O-K Gold game of the season Tuesday night. (File photo by Brett Bremer) tried to do the best we could for the entire game to create more opportunities, and eliminate more of theirs." The Saxons, who are 6-5-3 on the season, now have an O-K conference cross-over match at Northview tonight. Then districts begin for the Saxons next Tuesday against Charlotte, at Charlotte. “Coming off of two losses unfortunately, we can use it as a rebound game to get some confidence back," said Wilkinson of the cross-over match. “It doesn’t impact the conference or district tournament. It’s a good transition from the regular season into the post-season." Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 12-0 Tuesday with a 58-34 loss to Gull Lake in a non-league contest. Amber Peck led Hastings with 11 points. One thing that could be seen as a positive, is the fact that the Saxons doubled their point total from the previous game. Last Thursday, the Saxons fell 61-17 to Byron Center. The Bulldogs, who are cur­ rently second in the Gold behind South Christian, shot cut to a 26-5 lead in the first quarter and kept right on going. The Saxon offense was unable to produce a point in the third quarter. Jamie VanBoven and Halie Terrel led the Saxons with four points each. Terrel was four for four from the foul line. The Saxon ladies just keep on plugging away at it. They lake a trip to Wayland Thursday, then have a week off before host­ ing Middleville Thursday. October 23. Saxon golfers close out 2003 campaign Hastings' varsity boys* golf team finished 15th out of 17 teams at last Friday's Division II Regional at Binder Park Golf Course. The Saxons shot a team total of 360, with Justin Pratt leading the w*»y with an 85. Behind Pratt for Hastings were Justin Krul with a 90. Andy Griggs 92, and Brian Doozan 93. A familiar Saxon foe came out on top. Caledonia's Fighting Scots qualified for a trip to this weekend's Division II State meet at Eagle Crest on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The Scots shot a 306 as a team to best sec­ ond place Haslett by four strokes Abe Mulvihill led Caledonia, and was the overall medalist with an even-par-71. Hastings' junior guard Jamie Fisher races around a Blue Devil defender on Tuesday in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Each Panther scores in win at Galesburg Delton’s varsity girls’ basketball team improved its overall record to 9-4 by knock­ ing off the winless Galesburg-Augusta Rams on Tuesday evening. DK shot out of the gates, taking a 15-4 lead in the first quarter, before cruising to a 66-38 victory. The Panther offense had an outstanding night. DK only turned the ball over 17 times. Everyone on the roster scored, led by a career best performance from Alex Culbert. Culbert poured in 17 points while pulling down 14 rebounds. Shannah Fisher added 15 points, and five assists for the Panthers, and Kortni Matteson had nine points, five assists, and five steals. When shots weren’t falling, the Panthers Correction: Delton’s Danielle Boyce looks for a teammate to take a pass in the Panthers win over Galesburg-Augusta on Tuesday. (Photo by Linda Boyce) In last week’s varsity girls'basketball story the program's career scoring leader Sheri Forell was misidentified as Dawn Stine. Forell is the team’s all-time leading scorer with 1184 career points. Stine is now third overall with 1,001 points. did a great job on the glass, pulling down 45 rebounds. The victory improved Delton's KVA record to 2-3. DK will complete its first swing through the league season in the coming days. The Panthers shoot for win number ten when they play host to Peanfield tonight D Kalamazoo Christian visits Delton on Tuesday. DK duffers in top half at D-lll Regional As Delton varsity golf coach Kent Enyart predicted, the KVA swept the top three places at last Friday's Division III Regional at Hampshire Country Club. Kalamazoo Christian with a 326, Hackett with a 329, and Pennfield with 334 all quali­ fied for the state meet, while Delton finished ninth in the 18 team tournament. * Delton finished the day with a team score of 364, led by Brandon Garrison's 84. Behind Garrison for the Panthers was Derek Caldwell with a 91. Josh Newhouse with a 92, Nick Haas 97, and Nate Farrell 101. 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Follow the signs. 9754 Jordan Lake Rd., Lake Odessa 09625752 PINE LAKE * GUERNSEY LAKE * BIC CEDAR Youth Hunter 8-POINT BUCK Age 14 9/23/03 | 20-gauge | shotgun 'flEMHafe.UM Saxon sophomore Jamie VanBoven goes up for two in Tuesday night’s contest against Gull Lake. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon center Halie Terrel makes a move and looks to attack the basket against Gull Lake. (Photo by Perry Hardin) HYAA Football 3rd & 4th Grade Gold The 3rd and 4th Grade Gold team lost its final game of the season 39-0 against Lakeview number one last Saturday. On offense, Mike Pewoski. Shaun Westworth and Alex Nichols rushed for over 15 yards each. Chase Huisman had 12 yards. Jake Swartz was 3 for 5 passing the ball for about 20 yards. Dillan Thomas had two receptions for 13 yards. Dylan Thurman and Brandon Parsons had good blocking games for the Gold. On defense, Alex Pohl, Max Wilcox. Brad Rivett. Austin Jordan, TVler Barry. Kody Scoobey, Josh Scoobey. David Bom. Ethan Mahmat. Jonathon Perry and Zach Olson played good defensive games. 3rd & 4th Grade White The Saxons finished up the season with a big win over a tough Marshall football team 12 to 0. Defense was the name of the game for the Saxons, who were led on defense by the outstanding play of Cole Gahan and Ben Senclair. Cole led the Saxons in tackles and Ben in tackle assist. Additionally both made several big plays to keep the Marshall team scoreless. Dominique Nolf and Noah Newton gave the Saxon offense in lhe 2nd a huge boost. First it was Noah blocking the end for an explosive reverse run by Dominique to put the Saxons in scoring position. Then Dominique made the crucial block in the mid­ dle to free Noah on the end around to score the Saxons first touchdown of the day. In the second half Jacob Gray scaled the victory beating Marshall to the comer on an electrify ­ ing run for the touchdown. The Saxons finish the season 5 and 1. and outscored their opponents 111 to 32, record­ ing 3 shutouts along the way. Every one on the team contributed to the teams' success. The essential quality of a TEAM is determined by the mindset of the individual participation in it. The realization that “Together Each Achieves More" is the fundamental principle behind the concept. This is an adult way of saying what these kid’s learned, that no “one” is as important as the whole. Sth & 6th Grade Blue The 5th & 6th Grade Blue team ran their record to 5-0 with a tough 14-0 win over Coldwater. The Saxons played a great game on defense, getting big stops when they needed it most. Luke Hubbell played an amazing game with 11 tackles, most of which were in the Coldwater backfield for loss of yards. Austin Maurer, Bryant DeBruyn. Jake Stockham & Ron Allerding were all top defensive performers. On Offense the Saxons moved the ball well, but repeatedly hurt themselves with penalties. Jon Gieseler lead the way for the offense with 95 yards rushing including sev­ eral big runs. Riley McLean & Troy Dailey combined for another 90 yards on the ground. Eric PettcngiU put the blue team on the scoreboard in lhe 3rd quarter with a QB sneak for a touchdown. McLean added the extra point kick. In the 4th quarter. PettengiU threw a 5 yard touchdown pass to DeBruyn to seal the victory. Dylan Pennington. John Northrop, Jerred Rambin. John Stanton & Sheldon Westworth also played strong games. Sth & 6th Grade White The Hastings 5th & 6th Grade white team outlasted a previously undefeated Marshall team last Saturday. The Saxons won 8-0, and finished their season 5 - 1. The game proved to be a defensive battle as the teams entered the fourth quarter scoreless. With under 4 minutes to play Dewey Slaughter ran a pass reception 40 yards, for the only score of the game. 7th Grade The 7th grade Saxon team from Hastings went up against the powerful Caledonia Purple team at the neutral site of Lakewood High School on Wednesday, Oct. 8 and played their best game of the season. The Caledonia team’s strong running tame was held in check by an aggressive Saxon defense led by Andrew Bolton. Matt Watson, Adam Skedgell, Brad Hayden, and Nathan Hedges. Gabe Purchase came up with a fum­ ble recovery for the Saxons, and Purchase and TJ. Steeby teamed up to sack the Caledonia quarterback for a safety early in the game. Offensively Hastings made good use of the big play, striking for a 75 yard scoring strike when Ryan Burghdorf hit John Olin with a long scoring pass. With improving play by the offensive line of Justin Jevicks, Mitchell Maurer. Bryce Spurgeon. Philip Vanzyi and Bolton the Saxons were able to throw the ball, and they struck for another touchdown as lhe first half buzzer sounded when Burghdorf again hit Olin with a long, halfback pass for the score. Hard running by Luke Mansfield gave the Saxons a balanced offensive attack and lhe gangtackling by defensive players Dane Schils, Devon Armstrong. Dustin Bateson. Mansfield and Chris Case kept the usually high-scoring Caledonia team off the score­ board. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 16. 2003 - Page 13 Panther soccer continues progress as districts near by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Three Rivers broke through for four second half goals on Monday, to top the Delton varsity boys’ soccer team 5-1 in a non-league contest. DK was able to hold the Wildcats to a 1-0 lead in the first half, but Three Rivers made the most of its chances in the sec­ ond half. The visitors led 3-0 when Adam Rouse scored the only point of the night for Delton. A nice give-and-go between Tyler Harris and Kyle Wells off a throw in, led to Harris sending the ball towards the mouth of the goal where Rouse knocked it in. "It was a frustrating game," said Delton coach Paul Harter. “We capitalized on Eagles win one and lose one Last Thursday night the BCCS Eagle soccer squad picked up their third win of the season by defeating Calhoun Christian's Cougars. 3 to 1. Both team played a strong defensive game, the Eagles scored the first goal late into the first half, with a pass from Aaron Hoxworth to forward Ryan Holley mak­ ing the goal. Then the Cougars followed to tie things up on a beautiful cross pass to score. Early into the second half, Holley scored a second goal of BCCS. Both teams were playing a very strong defensive game with. Seth Hoxworth. the only senior, leading the Eagle defense along with Austin Wisner. Weston Hammond. Brandon Campbell, and Dustin Webb. Eagle goalie Evan Wisner made 18 saves, while his team fired 18 shots on goal on the opposite end. The Eagles sc sred their final goal late into the second half, with a pass from Aaron Hoxworth to forward Chase DeMaagd. On Monday night, the. Eagles suffered Mani» Crusaders. 2-t. BCCS started off the game with a goal by Hoxworth. and then both teams fought it out for possession of the ball Late into the first half the Crusaders' Travis Suk, scored their first goal for his squad. Both teams again fought it out during the second half with midfielders on both teams playing back-and-forth, but it was the Crusaders who would get the tie-breaking goal on a great pass play for the win. Thursday night, the BCCS Eagles play their last game this season against the N. Lansing. Lakeside Christian, at Lakeside Christian Field. Delton senior Tyler Hanis looks up field after working his way around a Three Rivers defender on Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) one of their mistakes, but they capitalized on a couple of ours. It's just the way it goes." Both teams had many more chances in the game. Three Rivers continually blast­ ed shots over the Delton net, while DK shooters hit the Wildcat post or crossbar on four occasions. Things weren't quite as bad as the score looked for the Panthers. The Wildcats’ last couple goals came against the Delton bench late in the game. Harter has to get his back-ups in the ball games. Being without a JV squad its the only way to develop players for the future. “It’s all a process." said Harter. “Dealing with guys that are still learning the game, you have to teach them the skills and the feel for the game, and then teach them- some would call it the sense. Not just knowing where to be, but what's going to happen. They've got the first two." And things are getting better with the third piece of the puzzle. "They give me input now.” said Harter. "They're not just robots, v'.'e're all fired up about the way things are going.' The Panthers are 7-10 overall this fall. The Delton sideline looks on as the Panthers' Pedro Vieira (left) battles for a loose ball against Three Rivers. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikings headed back to State Lakewood senior Rachel Meade spoiled Flint Powers’ sweep of the eight flights on Thursday at the Division III tennis regional in Haslett. Meade's firsi place finish in the third sin­ gles flight helped vault the Viking varsity girls’ tennis team to its second straight State Finals appearance. Hint Powers finished first overall at last week's regional with 28 team points. Lake wood ended the day with 21, and Haslett had 2C. All three teams advance to the cham­ pionships. which will be held on Friday in Kalamazoo. On Friday, the top three singles flights will play at Stowe Stadium at Kalamazoo College, with the fourth singles flight and the doubles flights playing at Western Michigan University. "No one on our team is seeded, but no one drew a seeded opponent for their first round match.’’ said Lakewood coach Martin Snoap. "That means everyone has a good chance for victory.” “Our goal is to try and beat the record of last year’s team. They earned seven team points for 14th place.” It is Meade’s second straight season with a regional championship. She teamed up with Alexandria Taylor to win the fourth doubles flight a year ago. The Viking team also had finalists at three other flights in last week’s regional. Noelle Williams at first singles won her first match against Chelsea Bowering from Ionia 6-3.6-0. then defeated Ally Freeman of DeWitt for the fourth time this season. 4-6. 6­ 1.6-0. Kallie Walker at fourth singles won her first two matches easily, dropping only one game, before falling to Powers in the finals. The first doubles team of Kristi Barbour and Alexandria Taylor won two matches to make the finals, the second match being a three-set crowd pleaser over De Win 6-3. 3-6. 6-2. All eight Viking flights had at least one win. At second singles Abby Weeks won 6-0.6­ 1 against Ionia, before losing to Powers in the semi’s. The second doubles team of Erica Enz and Kimberly Raffler beat Ionia 6-0. 6-1 before losing to Hint Powers. At third doubles. Katie Taylor and Emily Wemet beat Charlotte 6-1. 6-4 for their big win. The fourth doubles pair of Ashley Heinze and Sarah Haskin also beat Charlotte before bowing out in the semifinals. The Lady Vikes ended their season with a record of 6-2-2. It’s their best season since 1979. when the netters ended up second in the Tri-River conference with a 9-3 dual meet record. Kimberly Raffler and the Lakewood varsity girls' ♦ennis team will make their second straight appearance in the Division III State Finals this Friday in Kalamazoo. (File photo by Brett Bremer) "We're making realistic progress.” said Harter. “I can see the steps we’re taking. It's frustrating for them, because they want to win the title right now.” DK won't win a KVA title this season, but its not impossible to think about. A win Wednesday over Kalamazoo Hackett would have earned the Panthers' a second place tie in the league. Against Galesburg-Augusta last week, the Panthers improved to 3-2 in the KVA with a 2-1 overtime victory. “This was a gutsy win for us," said Harter. Only 1 minute and 38 seconds into the second overtime Brandon Butzirus fired in a long shot from the left of the goal to end the game. Pedro Vieira assisted on the goal. It was a long time between scores for the Panthers. Chris McGee scored the first goal of the game for DK. just over a minute into the contest. The game stayed 1-0 in favor of Delton until the Rams were able to tie it up on a goal by Zak Vanderpool in eight minutes remaining in the second half. "While the offensive slump is frustrat­ ing, I am proud of our guys for refusing to give up. The key to this win was that no matter bow long the game ran on, we never stopped going hard at the much improved Galesburg-Augusta team's goal." said Harter. Delton will have to find a way to get its offense going in what will practically be lhe KVA tournament next week. Delton's Division III district features the seven KVA teams and Olivet The Panthers begin district play Monday at home at 4:30 against Kalamazoo Christian. The winner of that game will host the winner of Hackett and Pennfield on Wednesday. DK goalkeeper Julian Ortega secures a shot as a Wildcat forward comes crashing towards the net in Monday's game. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Notice of Publid Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes The BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of the COUNTY OF BARRY will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 1.1836 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied on all property in 2003. The hearing will be held on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2003, at 10:15 a.m. at COMMSSIONER’S CHAMBER, 220 W. STATE ST., HASTINGS, Ml. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 17.80% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed addi­ tional millage rate is not approved, the operating revenue will increase by 1.64% over the preceding year’s operat­ ing revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: BARRY COUNTY 220 W. STATE ST. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 269-945-1284 �Page 14 - Thursday. October 16. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Delton Rocket Football season comes to a close Delton's Rocket Footoall teams had an outstanding season this year. The program included 7 teams in three age divisions this fall. A total of 148 kids put on the shoulder pads and helmets this fall on the seven teams. This Saturday is the last day of the Kalamazoo Valley Rocket Football season. Four of the Delton squads have home games on the varsity football field, while two teams are on the road this weekend. The sports award banquet will be held Tuesday in the Middle School Gym at 6:30 p.m. Fantastic property: 10 acres AND 236' frontage on Bristo Lake! 8-year-oki 3 bedroom, 2-bath ranch walk-cut home wAraulted ceilings, completely finished lower level, oversized garage, small bam and the most beautiful acreage you have ever seen. $209,900. (k2334096) Directions: M-37 to Stamm Rd., follow signs. " PiwMNI Randy Parker ReMax of Kalamazoo ■ 2B*217-23f15- Cheering on the 148 little gridders this fall in Delfon, was a group of 55 cheerleaders, who's season ends Saturday as well. Games begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. Saturday. BOWLING, continued from page 11 Cedar Creek Groc.; Varney’s Const.; Ponderosa; Shamrock Tavern; Five G’s; A.I.S. Engine; Coleman’s Ins. High Gaines and Series * K Ward 130; C. McGinn 136; A. Harper 190-504; L. Barnum 185-521; K. Lancaster 152; L. KendaD 181; B. Cuddahee 192; G. Poor 152; K. Caldwell 140; C Hurless 192-523; J. Gasper 178-507; D. LEGAL NOTICE More people choose auto insurance through AAA because a friend recommended it. That's right. With auto insurance through AAA, you get service that’s so satisfying it’ll be no surprise that most of our insurance customers come to AAA because someone they know recommended us. Plus, you can choose the coverage that’s right for you and your budget with the help of your local AAA agent — a friendly face in your neighborhood that can rake care of all your insurance needs. But with AAA you don't just get excellent customer service, you also get mulriproduct discounts and superior claim service. That means when you call .\AA with a claim, you talk to a real person, no matter what time of day or night it is. For your FREE, no-obligation insurance quote, get in touch with your local r\AA agent. Hastings 226 Church St. (269) 945-6388 Xjnfcy ^Insurance Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 382-8100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Deana Kooimau and Keith Koownan, hus­ band and wife of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor to Fifth Third Bank, successor-in-lnterest to Otd Kent Bank dated the 20th day of September. AD. 1999, and recorded hi the office of the Register of Deeds, lor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of October, AD. 1999, in Document No. 1C36144 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $24,641.80 (Twenty four thousand. Six hundred forty one dollars and eighty cents) including interest there on at 10.60% (ten point-six-zero) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover lhe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of safe contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the Slate of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of October, AD., 2003 at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Thomapple. in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Parcel A: the S-xith one-half of the West one-half of the East one-half of the East one haff of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 11, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan. ALSO: Parcel C: The North onehalf of the West one-haff of the East one-half of the East one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 11, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan Both of the above described parcels are subject to an access road easement of 33 feet along the East line of both of the above described parcels from Garbow Road, terminating at a cul-de-sac which shall be 50 feet in width at the North line of Parcel C. Commonly known as: 8100 Gartxjw Rd. Tax ID: 06-14-011-043-00 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale. Dated: September 18. 2003 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS. CO.. LP.A. By Daniel E. Best. (P-56501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.P.A. 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy Michigan 48084 WWRMJ3044891 (10Z16) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to cdtoct a debt Any information obtained win be used for this purpose. If you are to the Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel Thomas and Rosemarie Thomae, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic ReglsU atioci Systems, Inc^ solely aa a nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Company, an Arizona Company Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2002 and recorded December 18, 2002 In Instrument 1093997 wayne vouniy necoros, Micnigan on wnten mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Fifty-One Cents (H64.818J1) Including Interest 93% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Michigan, at 1:00PM. on Thursday, Novwnber 13,2003 Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: rarcei b. Beginning at a point on me rvonn Line of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Distant South 88 Degrees 18 minutes 47 sec­ onds East 365.00 Feet from the Northwest cor­ ner of said section; Thence South 88 degrees 18 minutes 47 seconds East 230.00 Feet along said North line; Thence South 02 degrees 22 mlnuteu 19 seconds West 326.00 Feet; Thence North 88 degrees 18 minutes 47 seconds West 208.50 Feet; Thence North 02 degrees 22 minutes 19 seconds East 51.00 Fast Thence North 88 Degrees 18 minutes 47 seconds West 21.50 Feet; Thence North 02 degrees 22 minutes 19 Seconds East 275.00 Feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to an easement for Public Highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet meteor ror joruan noao. Commonly known as 8110 Jordan Rd, Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1948GL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 7. 2003 aoZyiSra^inXntoaa tor himSm MrtoSSa^ Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. _ 3615Q_DeauindreRd.Slc.aiO SlerlmiWil^ML4a31Q l5afiLZ2fc44QQ.£xlJ.ia Our Fite No: 03-16064 t*U57’° Pub: 10*9-11« McMacken 133; L. Pierson 170 S. Davis 161; B Weiler 187; C Cooper 174; J. Madden 210­ 551; D. Bartimus 172; D. Staines 179-511; T. Pennington 223-639; C. Hayward 192; E. Hammontrcc 201-546; K. Covey 186; J. Wyant 187; T. Daniels 519; T. Guriel 157; W. Barker 167. Donna Staines bowled an all-spare game. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foredoewo Sete THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTUN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Wiffiam Nelson and Uaa Nelson, a married couple (original mortgagors) to Horizon Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated September 28, 2001, and recorded on October 3.2001 in Uber Document No. 1067541 to Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 28.2001. which was recorded on October 3. 2001. to Uber Document No. 1067542 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 43/100 dollars ($87,631.43). including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and lhe statue to such case made and provid­ ed, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan al 100 p.m., on November 6,2003. Said premises an situated to CITY OF WOOD­ LAND. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land to the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, described as: commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southwest 1/4 of said section 33; thence East to center of highway 985 Feet for the place of begin­ ning; thence North 258.71 Feet; thence West 208.71 Feet; thence South 258.71 Feet to the cen­ ter of said highway; thence East to center of high­ way 206.71 Feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 2. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Teem S (248) 593-1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate *200326949 Team S owaw (10/23) A �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 16. 2003 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP October 7, 2003 at 7 XX) pjn. Board members present: Blackmore, Harper. Ritchie. Stanton. Absent Lewis. Also 14 citizens and guests Dept, reports and correspondence received. Approved: Fire Training classes T.V. for Fire Dept. Transfer Stanton contract. Committee to study township hafl needs. Budget amendment. Oartene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Urda Blackmore, Supervisor STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Douglas W. Grummet. Deceased. Date of birth: 11718/55. SS# 366-58-9609 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho decedent. Douglas W. Grummet, who lived at 2999 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan died 07/19/2002 Creditors of toe decedent are notified that all uniMs presented to Joyce Grummet, named pertentative, or to both the probate court cl Suite 302. 220 W. Court St. Hastings, Ml and the namodfcroposed personal representative within 4 months after too date of publication of this notice. Date: 10/10/2003 Eric R. Starck (P63247) 161 Ottawa Ave. NW. Suite 600 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 235-3500 Joyce Grummet 8700 Woodhaven Byron Center. Ml 48315 (616) 878-1458 Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reednd- Noflca of Mortgage Foredoeure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR ■*OSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laura Simmons, a single woman a/k/a Laura L. Simmons (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee dated February 23. 2002. and recorded on March 13. 2002 Instrument >1076488. in Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIR­ TY-ONE AND 00/100 dollars ($62 931.00), todudtog interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in such mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wtll be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 D.m.. on October 30. 2003 Said premises are situated to VILLAGE OF DEL­ TON, Barry County. Michigan, and are described Lot 66 of J.R. Bush's First Addition to the Village of DeHon, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 33. Being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. to which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sale Dated: September 25. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team H (246) 593-1300 Trott A Trott, P C Attorneys ard Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 46025 Rte #200326850 (10H6) Team H Nottoe of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLE CTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind- MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda L Mffler, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgage Services Co., dba Commonwealth Un.ted Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated September 13, 2002. and recorded on October 3, 2002 in Document # 1088687 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the cum of EIGHTY-THREE THOU­ SAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortvkted. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml at 1XX) PM, on November 13, 2003. Said premises are situated to CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described according to the recorded piat thereof. The redemption period shal ba 6 months) from doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days Dated: October 9, 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 683-1313 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Btogham Farry Ml 48025 MORTGAGE SALE-Default has bean made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia H. Gast an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to Exchange -inancial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 11. 2002. and recorded on April 18, 2002 in Document # 1078520 to Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Michigan State ed on April 16. 2002. to Document # 1078522. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there *s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 49/100 dollars ($49,756.49), including interest at 5.950% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and tho statute in such cast 'nade and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. County Courthouse to Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) PM, on November 13, 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 30. Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof to Uber 1 of Plats, Page 29. The redempt on penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Team R (248) 583-1306 (10/30) Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE Mt UTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thtaaatemey be rescind­ ed by tho foradoaing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limited solely to tho return of tho bid amount tendered st sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default has boon made to the conditions of a mortgage made by fcfltchili E. Glenn. an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 23. 2003, and recorded on June 6.2002 to Uber Document # 1061777 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 47/100 dollars ($125,134.47). inducting interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml al 1XX) PM. on November 13. 2003 Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County, Michigan, and are deacribod as: The South 393 feet of the West 280 feet of the East 430 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Bany County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated October 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegrapn Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200316032 Team H plus Interest (10/X) Trod & Trott, P C. Attorneys and C-unselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Mi 48025 Rte #200327809 Team R Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate ING TO CQLLEC T A DEBT ANY INFORMATION POSE. PLEASE CONTACI OUR OFFICE AT MILITARY DUTY. Default nas been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Chrysler and Deborah Chrysler, husband and wife, to Amerlquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated October 9. 2002 and recorded October 21. 2002 in instrument Number 1089773. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and 52/100 Dollars ($153,316.52) including interest at the rate of 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to the modgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on October 23, 2003. The premises are located to the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are Lot 1, "Solomon Addiuoi. to the Village of Middleville" according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 61 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. to which case the rtriemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolutkn with the borrower. Dated Septerrixw 18, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for fimenquest Mortgage Com*jany, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 46007-5041 (246) 457-1000 Pub: ant - i(vi6 File No 214 0853 Short Foredoeure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by: RICHARD J. ROBBINS and DENISE M ROBBINS. HUSBAND AND WIFE to HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NET­ WORK, INC. Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2000. and recorded on September 20, 2000, to instrument #1049736. BARRY County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by an assignment recorded on March 19, 2001, in Instrument #1056956, BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 52/100 DOLLARS ($103^X52), including interest gage and me statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1XX) o'clock p.m., on November 6. 2003. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North. Range 6 West; thence North along said 1/4 Section line 540 feet for the place of begin­ ning; thence North 275 feet; thence West 500 feel; thence South 275 feet: thence East 500 feet to the place of beginning Also: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence North along said 1/4 Section line 515 feet for the place of beginning; thence North 200 feet along 1/4 Section line; thence West 500 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 500 feet to the place of beginning. ID.#: 06-09-011-003-10 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated; September 29, 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C, 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 10/X NOTICE: THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE BOARD. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRA­ TION OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 50) P.M. ON OCTOBER 31. 2003. NOTICE: THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE COMPENSATION COMMISSION. APPLICA­ TIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMIN­ ISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 500 P M. ON OCTOBER 31. 2003 oaaszsa NOTICE: THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE COMMISSION ON AGING BOARD. APPLICA­ TIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMIN­ ISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 500 P.M. ON OCTOBER 31. 2003. THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Chartyn S Vannocker, a married person (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. tik/a/ Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 24, 1999, and recorded on March X. 1999 to Document No. 1027271 to Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO AND 51/IX dollars ($114,252.51), including Interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml al 1XX) PM, on November 13, 2003. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 Line of Section 16. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Distant West 646 85 Feet from the East 1/4 Post of said Section 16; thence West 406.X Feet along said 1/4 line; thence North 01 Degrees 44 Minutes 31 Seconds West 350 Feet Parallel with the West line of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section 16; thence East 408.X Feet; thence South 01 Degrees 44 Minutes 31 Seconds East, 350 Foot to the point of beginning Subject to an easement tor public highway purposes over tho southerly 33 Feet thereof for Chief Noonday Road. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: October 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 583-1308 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 3O4X Telegraph Road. Suite 2X Bingham Farms, Ml 46025 Fite #2003202X Team D (10/X) .■ewrno Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold D. Newbum and Bonnie J. Newbum, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to TCF Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 25. 20X. and recorded on June 2. 2X0 to Uber Instrument No. 1045033 to Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the rum of SIXTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 83/1X dollars ($60,635.83), including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the powei of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on October X, 2003 Said premises are s.tuated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, ano are described as: Beginning at the Southeast comer of Lot 39 Cedar Points Plat, according to the 'ecorded plat thereof, being a part of the Southeast Cractional 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, thence Northwesterly on a line between tots 38 and 39 to the shore of Fair Lake, thence Northeasterly along the shore of Lake 25 feet; thence Southeasterly to a point on HIM Top Drive which is 15 feet Northeasterly of the Northeast comer of said Lot 38 thence Southwesterly along HiH Top Drive 15 feet to the place of beginning. Alsu that part ot Lot 42 of Cedar Points Plat, lying North of a line which runs due East of the Southeast comer of said Lot X to the section line of Cedar Points Plat. Also Lot 38 and 15 feet oft Lot 37 lying next to and adjoining said Lot 38 of Cedar Points, accord-ng to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 2 ot Plats on Page 51. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6X324ta. to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated: September 25. 2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 583-1313 Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 304X Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 Fite #200327095 Team F (10/16) NOTICE: THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKING AN INTERESTED ATTORNEY TO SERVE ON THE BUILDING AUTHORITY. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 5.00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 31. 2003. NOTICE: THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE MENTAL HEALTH BOARD. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 500 P.M. ON OCTOBER 31. 2003. 08588258 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION NOTICE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2X3-23826-DE In the matter of Velma C. Alton TO ALL CREDITORS AN/OR ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: Luella M. Heselchwerdl. Carla Timmons, Phillip Timmons, Ronald Timmons, Walter Beyer whose addressees) are unknown and whose interest to the matter may be barred or affected by the following. I intend to request the informal Byrdie Lopez as personal representative of the estate. This notice is persons with a prior or equal right to an appoint­ ment The court win not act upon my application until 14 days after publication fo this notice. The actions you mty take include: • Upon paying a filing fee, filing a petition for for­ mal proceedings to appoint a personal • Upon paying a filing fee. filing an application for informal appointment of yourself as you have a higher priority to be appointed. • Contacting an attorney for assistance in repre­ senting you in any proceeding you wish to The court will not be able to provide you with any legal advice in completing or filing the forms NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. VELMA C. ALLEN, who lived at 1495 Center Rd., Hastings. Michigan died 9/20/03. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to BYRDIE LOPEZ, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or both the probate court at 220 W. COURT ST.. Hastings. Ml 4X58 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. October 14. 2003 Tia deGoa (P57326) 205 E MN St Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-3885 Byrdie Lopez 5750 Upton Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-5511 IHiSRRMlSADEBTCQLLECTQRAITEMPIiNG TO COLLEGT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR .THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR LFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE_SALE Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Bemte B. Smith and Theresa M. Smith, husband and wife, as tenants by lhe entire­ ty. to Community First Bank (now by various reso­ lution duly known as Fifth Third Mortgage Company), mortgagee, dated May 16. 1997 and recorded May 19. 1997 in Uber 694 Page 924. Barry County Records. There ts daimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety Thousand Hine Hundred Fifty-One and 68/1X Dollars ($X.951 68) indudmg interest at the rote of 5^5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, nottoe is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on October X, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Cartton, Bany County, Michigan, and are described Beginning at a point on the North hne of Section 4. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Bany County. Michigan, distant South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds E. it, 21X.19 feet from the North 1/4 post; thence Sr th 89 degrees 56 min­ utes 14 seconds East 279.1 feet along said North section Hne; thence South 526.26 feet; thence South 88 degrees 45 minutes 16 seconds West 272.62 feet; thence North X degrees 47 minutes 41 seconds West 532.54 feet to the ptace of begin­ ning. Subject to easement, restrictions and rights of way of record. The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X 3241 a. to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sate The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated September 25, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Community First Bank (now by vari­ ous resolution duly known as Fifth Third Mortgage Cc*Y4>any). As Mortgagee P.O. Bex 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1 OX FdeNo 2X 09X Pub: 9/25 - 10/23 �Paoa 16 - Thursday. October 16. 2003 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Soto THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTION ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTAC1 OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald D Robinson, married and Susan R. Robinson, his wife (original mortgagors) to Bank One. N.A.. Mortgagee, dated July 7. 1996. and recorded on July 20. 1999 Instrument No. 1032734 on Bany County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on July 29, 1999 Instrument No. 1033177. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHT AND 79/100 dollars ($96,708.79). inducting interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1DO p.m., on November 6, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14 of Andrews Addition to the City. Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, on Page 5, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dais of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tbs date ol such sale. Dated: October 2. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: TEAM M (248) 593-1306 Trott A Trott P.C. . Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fife #200327605 Teem M =«*-> (1CV23) Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN A C TIV E MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Ibis sale mey be reecinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. N any. shall be limited sotety to the return of tho Nd amount tendered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Bienda L MiNer, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgage Services Co., dba Cornrronweatth United Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated September 13. 2002. and recorded on October 3. 2002 in Document • 1068687 in Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOU­ SAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 92/10C dollars ($83,179.92). including interest al 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml at 1 DO PM. on November 13, 2003. Said premises are situated r CITY OF HAST INGS, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 230 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 monfofs) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from ths date ot such sale. Dated October 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Ale f 230327578 (10/30) Team F CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERT' OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND. BARRY COUNTY, WCHK3AN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: FLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, befog Ordinance No. 2003-99, which was adopted by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at a reg­ ular meeting held on September 10, 2003. • WttPUPraTOWVWMWQIFmiTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICH GAN ORDAINS: ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS BUREAU M SECTION I - DEFINITIONS SECTION 1-001. Definitions. The totowtog definitions are set forth in the Ordinance Act Authorized Township Official Bureau Citation Muntopa* CM Infraction Violation Notice. SECTION II - MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION ACTIONS SECTION 1-002. A municipal civil infraction action is commenced upon the issuance by the Authorized Township Official of one of the following A. A Violation Nc*«ce directing the aneged violator to appear at the Rutland Charter Township Ordinance Violation Bureau; or B. A Citation directing the alleged violator to appear In court. SECTION 1-003. Ordinance Violation Notice Requirements A. Municipal cM infraction Vtoiatton Notices and CM Infraction Citations shall be issued and served by Authorized Township Officials. B. A Wation Notice issued under this Act shall indicate the time by which the alleged viola­ tor must apoear at the Bureau, the methods at appearance made, tho address and telephone number of the Bureau, the hours of the Bureau, the amount of the fine, and the consequences for failure lo appear and pay the fine. C. A munidpai cM infraction Citation shaN contain the information required under Section 8709 of the Act D. At the discretion of the authorized Township official, be or she may issue either a Violation Notice or Citation under the following circumstances: (1) Official witnesses a person commit a municipal cM infraction violation, or (2) Based upon an investigation the official has reasoned cause to believe that the person is responsfole for a municipal cM infraction violation, or (3) Based upon the investigation of a complaint by someone, the official has reasonable cause to believe that the person is responsible tor a municipal civil infraction violation, and the Township Attorney approves in writing the issuance of the Citation. SECTION 1-004 Designation ot Code or Ordinance Unless a violation of this Ordinance or any Code of the Township is specifically designated in tho Ordinance or Code as a Misdemeanor, the violation shall be deemed to be a civil infraction. SECTION 1-005: Mu nopal Ordinance Violations Bureau A. Establishment. The Township hereby establishes a Bureau as authorized under Section 8396 of the Act to accept admissions of responsibility for municipal civil infractions in which a Violation Notice was issued and served, and to collect and retain cM fines and costs as pre­ scribed by this Code. B. Location. The Bureau shal be located at the Rutland Charter Township HaH C. Personnel. The bureau ctefk or other designated township official shall be an employee of the Township. D. Responsibility The Bureau shall only be authorized to accept admissions of responsibility tor municipal cM infractions upon which a Violation Notice has been issued E. Failure to Appear. If a Violation Notice is not returned to the Bureau with payment made, within fourteen (14) calendar days, the Bureau shall return the Violation Notice to the Authorized Township Official. Upon receiving notice from the Bureau that a person accused of a cM infraction violation has failed to respond to the Violation Notice, the Official may issue a cM infraction Citation by Mng the original of the Citation with the District Court. SECTION 1-006: Enforcement Schedule of Fries. Any person, firm or corporation or other entity who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be responsible for a munic­ ipal infraction and shall pay a fine according to the schedule set forth in full in the Ordinance. SECTION 1-007: Severability The provisions uf this Ordinance are herebv declared to be severable, and if any part is declared invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect the remainder of the Ordinance which shall continue in full force and effect. SECTION III - EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication, after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances tn conflict herewith are repeated PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted tn the Office ot the Township Clerk. Robin McKenna, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Hstlh Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on September 1. 2000. by Bernie B. Smith and Theresa M Smith, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan on September 8. 2000. as Document #1049203 (the -Mortgage’), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, duo and unpaid in the amount of Forty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Eight and 68/100 Dollars ($48,988 68). as of the date of this notice, including pnndpal and inter­ est. and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power ol sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. October 30, 2003, at 1 00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being lhe place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying lhe unpaid amount ol the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgagee as follows: Parcel 1: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1 /4 of Section 4. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of ssk.' Section 4, distant South 89* 56’ 14* East, 2386.13 feet from the North 1/4 comer of said Section 4; thence South 00° 00' 00- West. 526.26 feet; thence North 88° 45’ 16" Ear* 250 feet rwe or less, to the East line of said action 4; thence Northerly along said East Section line to the Northeast comer of said Section 4; thence North 89° 56' 14" West. 250 lent, more or less, along said North Section line to the Point of Beginning. Subject to an easement lor public high­ way purposes over the Northerly 33 feel thereof for Vedder Road and over the Easterly 33 feet thereof tor Usbome Road and any other easements or restrictions of record Parcel 2: Beginning at a point on the North line ot Section 4. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County, Michigan, distant south 89° 56' 14" East. 2106.19 feet from the North 1/4 post; thence South 89* 56* 14* East 279.94 feet along said North Section line; thence South 526.26 feet; thence South 88* 45’ 16- West. 272.62 feet; thence North 00° 47- 41- West, 532 54 feet to the Place of beginnmg ■Rte length of the redemption period wHl be one (1) year from the date of the sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date ol such sate. Dated; October 2. 2003 Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. MBer. Canfield, Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Awrus . *»00? ro ,4it(h23>, ■■■ j / NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits. Case Number SP-17-2003 John retd Sandra Wilkins (owner), Ardis Wilkins (applicant). Location: 2060 Lawrence Road, in Section 16 of Baltimore Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for temporary supplemental family housing, in foe AR zoning district. Case Number SP-1B-2003 James A Dena Miller. Location: 10570 S M-66 Hwy., in Section 4 of Assyria Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for temporary supplemental family housing, in the A zoning district. Case Number SP-19-2003 Warren Bishop. Location: 5315 Saddlebag Lake Rd, in Section 13 ot Woodland Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a permanent sawmill operation, in foe A zoning dis­ trict. Case Number SP-20-2003 Betty Robinson (owner), Cindy McGinn (applicant). Location: 7700 Lindsey Rd, In Section 20 of Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a dog kennel, in the AR zoning district. Caso Number SP-21-2903 Ketty Williams. Location: 10245 Bayne Rd., in Section 1 of Castleton Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a dog kennel, in the A zoning district. Case Number SP-22-2003 Steve Fyan. Location: 5750 Woodschool Rd., in Section 15 of Irving Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit tor a sand mining operation, in foe AR zoning district MEETING DATE: October 27, 2003. TIME: 7.-00 pjn. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St, Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections ol the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of foe hearing. Interested persons desiring the present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opoortunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (269) 948-4820 The special use use application^} ts/are avail­ able for public inspection at foe Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 lor further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for foe hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at foe meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Bany by writing or calling the following: Michigan Brown, County Administrator. 220 West State Street Hastings, Ml 49056, (269) 945-1284 NO iTCE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in foe terms and conditions of a certain mortage made by Rachel L. Argo, a married woman, mortgagor, to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc. a MkMgan cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated foe 3rd day of March, AD. 2000, and reooroed In foe Office ol foe Register of Deeds lor foe County of Barry and State of Michigan, on foe 10fo day of March AD.. 2000, as Instrument 1041948, which said mortgage was thereafter, on. to wit: the 3rd day of March. AD.. 2000, assigned to the Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation, and said assignment was recorded on foe 10fo day of March. 2000. in the Office of foe Register of Deeds for said County of Barry as instrument #1041949. and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of foe date of fols notice la foe sum of Fltty-tour thousand eight hundred forty-three and 58/100 dotera ($54,843.58). tor pnncfoel and interest and, WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover foe debt tecured by said mortgage or any part foereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sate contained in said mortgage has become oper­ ative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of foe power of sale contained in said mortgage and purauant to foe statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on THURSDAY foe 20fo day of October at 1D0 o’clock In the afternoon local time, said mortgage wil be foreclosed at a sate at pubfic auction to foe highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse m the City of Hastings. County ol Barry and State al Michigan (that being foe place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described In said mortgage, or so much foereof as rnav be nec­ essary to pay foe amount due, as aforesaid, on stfd mortgage with foe interest there on et nine percent (9%) per annum and al legal coats, chargee and expenses, including foe attorney fee slowed by lew. and also any sums which may bo paid by the undoraignod, necessary to protect Rs interest in foe premises. The premises described in said mortgage are as follows. Property situated In foe City of Hastings, County of Bany. State of Michigan, to wit: Lot 8, Block 4 of Chamberlain's Addition accord­ ing to foe recorded plat thereof as recorded In Ubor 1 of Plats, Pago 7, except foo oast 2 foot foereof. Commonly known as 123 W. Notoon, Hastings. Ml. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sate, untoes determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 8003241a In which case foe redemption period shal bo 30 days from foe date of such sale. Dated: October 16. 2003 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, assignee of mortgagee. CHARLES A FORREST. JR. Attorney tor Benchmark Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St.. Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE xv.sffW--. aunav oequo ® to nsa 4U-.13) JI - ma ferns a debt couectoh attempt IHC TO CPUECT A DEBT. AMY QfiMADON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. FLEASE CONTACT OUB OffICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MfiBIflASESALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David P. Harvath and Terry L. Harvath. husband and wife, to The Mortgage Company of Michigan, Inc., a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 23. 1998 and recorded February 4. 1998 in Liber 1007230, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M A T Plaza. Buffalo, NY 14203-2399. Trustee for Securitization Series 1998-1. Agreement dated 0301-98by assignment dated November 8. 2001 and recorded on October 24. 2002 In Liber 1090068. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Five and 13/100 Dollars ($63,195.13) including interest at the rate of 10.85% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and foe statutes of foe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 30,2003 The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry Couity, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, which commences at the intersection of the North line of said section 13 with the centerline of Curd Road for a place of beginning thence South along the centerline of Curd road 250 feet, thence West 550 feet, thence North 250 feet, thence East 550 feet to the place of gegtnning. (the Harvath property). The redemption period shall fie 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated September 25, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M & 1 Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203­ 2399, Trustee for Securitization Series 1998­ 1 .Agreement dated 03-01-98 . As Assignee RO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 231 0165 Pub: 9/25 - 10/23 Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by tho foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limited ootety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jamie L. Ulrich, a s.ngie man and Rachel A. Stonehouse, single woman (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 23, 1999, and recorded on July 29, 1999, Document No. 1033170, in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesno assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated February 5, 2001, which was recorded on September 10, 2001, Document No. 1066215, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is daimed to be due al foe date hereof the sum of FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 64/100 dollars ($53,834.65). including mlerest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given foal said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of foe mortgaged premhes. or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 11X) PM. on November 13. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 44 feet of foe South 40 feet of Loi 16 of Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 10, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 monfo(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1306 Interested Purchasers www.rnk6andmortgageco.com/forectosure Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200328076 Team M (10/90) NOTICE: THE CARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE PARKS A RECREATION COMMISSION APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURT­ HOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 5IX) P.M ON OCTOBER 31. 2003 02509261 Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C, B ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by: Robert L Page and Cante A ’age, husband and wife, to The Huntington Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 25, 1999, and recorded on October 4.1999, in Document No. 1038079, Bany County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by w assignment dated August 1, 2000. and recorded on September 5, 2000, in Document No. 1049029, Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at foe date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT AND 88/100 DOLLARS ($118,568.88), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sals contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute In such caaa made andprovided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Mchigan, at 1IX) o’clock pjn., on November 6,2003. Said premises ere situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH IM POST OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 00* 23’ 3T EAST ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH IM LINE OF SAID SECTION 32. A DISTANCE OF 881.49 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89* 41’ 23” EAST 440.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00* 23’ 37- WEST 550.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 47* 41’ 31’ EAST 302.36 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00” 23' 37- WEST 130.00 FEET TO THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE NORTH 89* 37' 08' WEST. ALONG SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE 665 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AN INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT WITH OTHERS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 32 WHICH LIES SOUTH 89* 37' 08* EAST 632.00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE NORTH 00* 23’ 3T EAST, 115.29 FEET; THENCE NORTH 47 * 41 ’ 31” WEST. 302.36 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00* 23’ 37” EAST. 884.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89* 41’ 23” WEST 27.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00* 23' 37” EAST. 120.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89’ 41 ’ 2T EAST. 120.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00* 23’ 3T WEST. 120 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89* 41* 23" WEST 27.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00* 23* 37” WEST. 855.33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4T 41’ 31” EAST 302 36 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00* 23’ 3T WEST. 144 72 FEET TO SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 89* 37' 06” WEST 66 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. P.P. #08-014-032-002-90 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: September 29. 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hitts, Michigan 48334 cwmo 10/30 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 18, 2003 - Psge 17 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Bate THtS RMM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sandra K. Kettsy. a single woman (original mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, f/k/a Great Lakes Bancorp a Federal Savings Bank, Mortgagee, dated January 31, 1980. and recorded on February 7. 1990 in Uber 495 on Page 31 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE AND 64/100 dollars ($23,883.64). including interest at 10.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m., on October 30, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. The North 1/2 of Lots 1235 and 1236 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Hastings City. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 25. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, M, 48025 File #200218179 Team F oomssx (10/16) rrilS FIBM IS ADLBT COLLECTORATIEMPTING IQCOLLECTA DEBT. ANYINFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THENUMBER BELOW 1FY0UARE1NACTIVE MUJIARYDUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wftam F. Selby and Victoria H Selby, husband and wife, to Bank One. NA. mort­ gagee. dated November 4, 1999 and recorded November 16,1999 in document number 1038033. Barry County Records. There is daimed to be due on such mortgage fie sum ot One Hundred FortyFour Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Four and 4/100 Dollars ($144,854.04) including interest at the rate of 9.37% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1W p.m. on November 13,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4. Section 21. Town 1 North, Range 8 West descnbed a? Beginning at a point in the center line ol highway M­ 37, the so called Battle Creek and Hastings' Highway, at a point 135 feet North of the point where the East and West 1/8 line in the said Northeast 1/4 crosses the said highway, thence East 792 feet; thence South 338 feet; thence West to the center of the highway; thence Northwesterly along sa>d highway to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §800.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. Theforectoeing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October 9, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for tank One. NA. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 224 0949 owiw Pub: 1 0* - 11* Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT. ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the forectoelng mortgagee. In that evert, your damages, If any. •hall bo limited steely to the return of tho Nd amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thad D. Fisher and Angela L Fisher husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgagee, inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 27, 2001, and recorded on June 29, 2001 in Document #1062270 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed Io be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 83/100 dollars ($85,180.83), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan al 1 .*00 p.m., on November 20. 2003. Said premises are situated in CHY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Block 16 of Eastern Addition to the City (formerly Village) of Hastings, Hastings Township. Barry County, Michigan The redemption pvriod Shan be 6 months) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date ot such sale. Dated: October 6. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FMe #200328’56 Team D Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy Gahan and Darlene Gahan, husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July X. 2002, and recorded on August 12. 2002 in Document #1085422 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDED EKjHT AND 90n 00 dollar, ($108,100 90), indudins interest at 6.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statue in such case made and provid­ ed, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, o< some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:0C p.m., on November 6, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that certain property situated in Hastings In the County of Barry and the State of Michigan and being descnbed in a deed dated 10/21*7, and recorded 11/13*7, among the land records of the county and state set forth above, and referenced as follows Uber 459 Page 448 The above referenced property described as Lol 3 Block 18 of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plal thereof, Bany County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in axordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated: October 2, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Faims, Ml 48025 Fite #200327863 Team G (10/23) MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in a mortgage made on June 11. 2003 by the Joy Sherwood Family Limited Partnership, Joy C. Sherwood and Bryce Sherwood. Mortgagors, to Alan Moody and Amy Moody, as Mortgagees. The Mortgage was record­ ed on June 12. 2003 in the Office of the Register of deeds for Barry County, Michigan, at Document Number 1106394. The entire unpaid amount of such Mortgaije is immediately due and payable. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Million Five Hundred Twenty-seven Thousand One Hundred Seventeen and 95/100 Dollars ($1,527,117.95). No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage. and the power of sate contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason ot such default. On Thursday, November 13, 2003, at 1:00 p.m., at the east coor ot the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street Hastings. Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sates for Barry County, Michigan, there will bo offered tor sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, tor tho pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sate, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law. the property described in tho Mortgage as follows: The Township of Thomapple. County of Barry and State of Michigan to wit: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7. Town 4 Ncrth, Range 10 West, described as*. Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 27* 03" East 3X.00 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 7 to the Place of Beginning of this description; thence North 26 degrees 32* 14* East 581.64 feet; thence Southerly 105.32 loot on a 317.16 foot radius curve to the left ths long chord which bears South 38 degrees 13’ 19* East 104.85 feet; thence Southeasterly 266.09 feet on 293.19 toot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears South 73 degrees 44*10* East 257.06 feet; thence North 80 degrees 15* X* East 284.67 feet; thence Northeasterly 116.71 feet on a 256.29 foot radius curve to the left ihe tong chord which bears North 67 degrees 13* 08* East 115.70 feet; thence South 34 degrees 56* 12* East 332.92 loot; thence North 89 degrees 27’ 03 West 1653 feet more or less along sato East and West 1/4 lino of Section 7 to the Place of Beginning ALSO a 66 foot wide easement for ingress­ egress and public and private utilities and tho cen­ terline descntied as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of sakl Section 7. Town 4 North, range 10 Watt twnce North 00 degrees 15’50* Eaot 939.73 feet along the West line of said Section 7 to the lace of Beginning of this easement; thence South 89 degrees 44’ 10* East 225.00 leet; thence Southeasterly 191.81 loot on a 274.75 toot radius curve to the right the tong chord which bears South 69 degrees 44* 10* East 187.94 leet; thence South 49 degrees 44’ 10’ east 50 00 feet; thence Southerly 193 00 feet on a 298 87 toot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears South 31 degrees 14* 10* East 189 66 loot; thence South 12 degrees 44*10* East 75.00 feet; thence Southerly 193.74 feet on a 317.16 foot radius curve to lhe left the the long chord which bears South X degrees 14* 10* East 190.74 feet; thence Southeasterly 266.09 feet on a 293.19 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears South 73 degrees 44* 10* East 257.06 feet; thence North 80 degrees 15’ 50* East 284.67 Met; thence Northeasterly 232.60 feet on a 256.29 toot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears North 54 degrees 15* 50" East 224.70 feet; thence North 28 degrees 15’ 50* East 191.25 feet; thence Northerly 196.00 feet on a 401.08 foot .d3ius curve to the right the tong chord which bears North 42 degrees 15*50* East 194.06 feet; thence North 56 degrees 15’ 50* East 75.00 feet; thence Northeasterly 194.77 feet on a 348.74 foot radius cu-ve to the right the tong chord which bears North 72 degrees 15’ 50* East 192 25 feet; thence Northeasterly 94 34 feet on a 291 X toot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears North 78 degrees 59' 10’ East 93 93 feet to the ref­ erence Point B; thence Continuing South 05 degrees 19' 30* West 40.00 feet to a point which is the center of a 60 foot rad«us and the end of this easement Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Barnes, a/k/a Gary Lee Barnes and wife Melissa L. Barnes (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation, dba Aames Home Loan. Mortgagee, dated June 23. 2000. and recorded on June X. 2000 in Uber Instrument No 1046179 m Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Banners Trust Company of California, N.A. in Trust for the benefit of the hold­ ers of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, series 2000-1, Assignee by an assignment dated June 27, 2000. which was recorded on April 2, 2001, in Uber Instrument No. 1057544. Bany County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND 78/100 dollars ($184,832.78), including interest at 14.760% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in such mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, a! public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting* Michigan at 1W p.m., on October X, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described ss: Lot 20 of Mastanbrook’s Subdivision according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2, of Plats Page X, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6moi.th(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date ol such sate. Dated: September 25. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1X2 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200026693 Team X (1QH8) ALSO. Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section 7; thence North 89 dogrose 27’ 03* East. 1481.07 leet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 32’ 57" West. 175 00 feet to the Place of Beginning of this description; thenceWbrth 34 degrees 56* 12* West, 332.92 feet; thence Northerly 115.89 feet on a 256.29 toot radius curve to tho left the long chord which boars North 41 degrees 13* 08* East. 114.91 leet; thence North 28 decrees 15* 50* East. 191.25 leet; thence Northerly 196.00 toot on a 401.08 toot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears North 42 degrees 15* 50* East, 194.06 toot thence North 56 degrees 15* 50* East. 75.0 feet; thence Northeasterly 194.77 leet on a 348.74 toot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears North72 degrees 15* 50* East 192.25 leet; thence Northeasterly 94.34 feet on a 291 .X foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears North 78 degrees 59’ 10* east, 93.93 feet; thence South 05 degrees 19* 30* V*nst, 336.12 feet; thence North 89 degrees 18* 12* East, 300 feet more or less to the waters edge of Duncan Lake; thence Southerly 495 feet more or less along said waters edge of Duncan Lake to a point North 89 degrees 27’ 03’ East from the Place of Beginning; thence South 89 degrees 27* 03* West, 545 feet more or less to the Place of Beginning. ALSO a 66 foot easement for ingress-egress and public utilities the centerline described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Sec ion 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; thence North 00 degrees 15* 50* East 939.73 feet along the West One of said Section 7 to the Place of Beginning of this easement; thence South 89 degrees 44* KT East 225.00 feet; thence Southeasterly 191.81 feet on a 274.75 foot radius curve to the right tne tong chord which bears South 89 degrees 44* ICT East. 187.94 feet; thence South 49 degrees 44* 10” East. 50.00 feet; thence Southerly 193.00 feet on a 298.87 foot rooms curve to the right the long chord which bears South 31 degrees 14* 10” East, 189.66 feet; thence South 12 degrees 44* 10* East. 75.00 feet; thence Southerly 193.74 feet on a 317.16 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears South X degrees 14* 10* East. 190.74 feet; thence Southeasterly 266.09 feet on a 293.19 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears South 73 degrees 44* 10* East. 257.06 feet thence North 80 degrees 15* 50* East. 284.67 feet; thence Northeasterly 232.80 feet on a 256 29 toot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears North 54 degrees 15* 50* East 224.70 feet; thence North 28 degrees 15’ 50” East 191.25 feet; thence Northerly 196.00 feet on a 401.08 foot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears North42 degrees 15* 50* East. 194.08 leer, thence North 56 degrees 15* 50" East, 75.00 feet; thence Northeasterly 194.77 feet on a 348.74 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears North 78 degrees 59' 10" East. 93.93 feet to reference Point A; thence South 06 degrees 19' X* West, 336.12 feet to reference Point B; thence continuing South 05 degrees )9’ 30’West. 40 00 feet to a point which is the center of a 60 foot radius and the end of this easement. ALSO subject to and together with an easement tor park and lake access recommending at refer­ ence Point B as the Place of Beginning; thence South 05 degrees 19*30" West. 100.00 feet; thence South 56 degrees 46* 19" East. 241 feet more or less to the waters edge of Duncan Lake; thence Northerly 260 feet more or less along said waters edge of Duncan Lake to a point Northerly 89 degrees 18' 12" East from the Place of Beginning; thence South 89 degrees 18* 12* West. 300 feet more or less to the Place of Beginning. PP#08-014-007-002-20 PP#08-014-007-002-70 The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days from the date of sale. Dated: September 29. 2003 Alan Moody and Amy Moody. Mortgagees MILLER. JOHNSON. SNELL A CUMMISKEY, P.LC. Attorneys for Mortgagees By: Karen J Custer (P43091) P.O. Bjx 306 Grand Rapids. M> 49501-0306 616/831-1700 (11*) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tobin J. Haines . a manned man (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated October X 2000, and recorded on January 31, 2001 in Uber Documentt# 1054489 on Page in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mort­ gagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation successor by merger and/or name change to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated January 7.2001, which was recorded on December 3. 2001, in Uber Document# 1070683 on Page . Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dht e he reef the sum cl SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 65/100 dollars ($84,444.65). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, a! public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Michigan al 10) PM, on November 13,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 49 of Stevens Wooded Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 31. ALSO. Lot 50 of Steven's Wooded Acres. Also. 71.96 feet on North side of Lot 1. along road, then on regular Lot Line between Lots 1 and 50 to monument K. then West to Monument L, then North to Monument at center of Lot, then North, Northeast to Monument at road. Place of Beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the rademption period shall be X days from the date ol such sale. Dated: October 9, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tstegrapti Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite # 200319946 Team S (10/9X10/X) IBB HRM A D£BT GQLLfGTQR ATiatPTMQIQ.GQLLgGTAPaT. ANYMFORMAnON QflIAINLD WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPQSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELQYf ILIQ11ABaL1!<aGT1YE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE BALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David P. Harvath and Terry L. Harvath. husband and wife, to The Mortgage Company of Michigan. Inc., a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 23. 1998 and recorded February 4, 1998 inInstrument Number 10072X. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M & T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203-2399. Trustee for Securitization Series 1998-1. Agreement dated March 1.1998 by assign­ ment dated November 8. 2001 and recorded on October 24. 2002 in Instrument Number 1090068. a-vry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Seven and 17/100 Dollars ($61,567.17) including interest at the rate of 10.85% per annum. Linder the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pm. on October 23. 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Commencing at the Northeast 1/4 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, thence South 742.5 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence West 1320 feet South 330 feet, thence East 1320 feet thence North 3X feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated September 18, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M & T Plaza, Buffalo. NY 14203­ 2399, Trustee for Securitization Series 1998­ 1 Agreement dated 034)1-88. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 231.0165 Pub. 9/18 - 10/16 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held October 14, 2003, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. NOTICE: THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKING INTERESTED CFDZENS TO SERVE ON THE SOLID WASTE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURT­ HOUSE AND MUJT BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 50) PAI. ON OCTOBER 31, 2003. 02588242 NOTICE: THE BAHRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE TRANSIT BOARD. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M ON OCTOBER 31. 2003. 02588267 CITY OF HASTINGS RESIDENTS! Do You Need Assistance Raking Your Leaves For Fall Clean Up Beginning on November 3, 3003? You must be a resident of Hastings who is unable to rake the leaves from your Hastings yard. If you have e rake or rakes available which the students coted use for your lawn, please let Shirtey know when you sign up to hove your lawn Limited to residential lawns only - the students are only able to rake up to 1/2 acre of lawn immediately adjacent to your home. Leaves will be reked on Friday. October 31, 2003. In case of inclement weather the date will be Monday. November 10. 2003. A Leaves will be raked by students between 10:15 am • 2:15 pm. You must call Hastings City Hall and register no later than Friday, October 24, 2003, B:OO p.m. end ask for Bhirtey ot 2BB445-24S8. Limited to the fret 100 residents who request the service. /////// IJn ''////•//ll\\ ; > �Page 18 - Thursday. October 16. 2003 - The Hastings Banner in other recent court business: Lonnie J. Cranson. 34. of Nashville, was sentenced in Bany County Circuit Court Oct. 9 to 90 days in jail and three years pro­ bation for possession of methamphetamine. Cranson was ordered to participate in the drug court program. His driver’s license was suspended for six months, but he was allowed restricted use after 30 days. He was given credit for 78 days served in jail. Cranson earlier pleaded guilty to lhe charge iti exchange for dismissing a posses­ sion of marijuana charge and a second offense notice Cranson’s attorney, Carol Jones Dwyer, said Cranson has not had good luck with meth. "He’s lost his house due to no future abil­ ity to maintain payments because of incar­ ceration," she said. "He received his GED (general education degree) in jail. And he has to work for reunification with his chil­ dren. Dwyer said drug court will be a vital part of his rehabilitation when he gets out of jail. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said the probation office was willing to give him the opportunity to participate in drug court, but Cranson has to demonstrate motivation to want help. Cranson said, "I realize now I can't do this by myself. The people that cared about me most I pushed away." Fisher said that usually happens. Cranson replied, "I want them back." Fisher said, "And they probably want you back." Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 cord. signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 I an n A (idnft n N. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Al FOR SALE- 1991 Toro reel the front counter. master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ LAST CHANCE GARAGE tion, $6,000. Call (269)948­ SALE 200 Penny Avenue. Hastings (off Heath & Tan­ 4190. ner Lake Road). Saturday, October 18th, 8am-5j0pm. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, Lots of clothes for all sea­ sons, toys & miscellaneous. good condition, $9,000. Call (269)948-4190. WOOD: $25 (517)852-9072 face FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $1,200. Cal! (269)948-4190. FOR SALE '86 Camero, needs motor put in. has ev­ erything ready to go, $800 or trade tor truck in good con­ dition. (269)948-2094 FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp NOTICE - The Hastings City Briggs & Stratton engine, Police Department will be $1,000. Call (269)948-4190. accepting sealed bids on the following vehicles: 1994 ( hihi ( m i Chevy Caprice 114,135 miles (black); 2001 Ford TRACY'S DAYCARE HAS full & part time openings, Crown Victoria. 88.051 miles F1A accepted. Middleville A (white). Both vehicles have Wayland schools (269)795­ V-8 engine, 4 door, power locks/windows, A/C, rear 4432 License f DF080254799. defrost. Vehicles can be seen at Hastings City Hall, 201 E. State St, Hastings, Ml. Bids 2 BEDROOM APART­ should be submitted at the MENT in the country, close Police Department between to town, no pets, security de­ 8am-5pm. Bids will be ac­ posit. $525/month. Call cepted thru 10-31-03, 5pm. (269)948-8943. Vehicles will be sold "as is condition". The city of Hast­ BUILDING FOR RENT: ings reserves the right to re­ Hastings, $350 a month. fuse any or all bids. (269)948-8189 or (269)948­ 7469. Non contested divorce with or without children. Cail (616)345-1173. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or fust that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Bany, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. FOR SALE: 10+ rolling, wooded acres, 333' wide by 1322' deep. Driveway per­ mitted and started with sev­ eral building sites that will perk. Located on Dowling Road 1/4 mile east of Cedar Creek Road in the Delton School District. Asking $37,500. Call (269)623-2114 evenings and weekends for more info. drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 POSITION OPEN: Library maintenance. Clean floors, bathrooms, glass on doors, dust shelves & sills, empty trash. Qualifications: dean- PfF SERVICE REPRESEN­ TATIVE required to oper­ $10/hour. No benefits. Apate Industrial Waste Treat­ Public Library ment System, 15-25 hours per week, ideal for retiree. FOR RENT: boat storage, Phone toll free, 1-888-632­ SEARCHING for current & former WalMart assistant $10 per foot at Algonquin 5410 ext. 8. managers. Please call 1-800­ Lake Storage, call (269)948­ 833-6141 or visit www.mich1998. 1YR. NEW: DUAL RECLIN­ iganinvestigator.com HASTINGS: 1 bedroom ER (NORWALK) OVER­ LOVESEAT. apartment ground floor, SIZED $450 per month plus electric, BOUGHT AT $1,700. SELL­ 1ST ANNUAL AUTUMN free heat Available immedi­ ING FOR $1,100. CALL OPEN HOUSE "At Home ately upon approval. (269)948-7.21 Parties & Direct Sale Ven­ (269)948-3794 dors" Sat., Nov. 1st, 9am( a rd *»/ 7 hank < 3pm 4c Sun., Nov. 2nd, 1pmTHANKS TO BILL, £n. Yankee Springs TownMark, Janet Judy, Don & p Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. 1 DAY ONLY! Saturday, Oc­ their spouses for the open Discovery Toys, Tastefully tober 18th, 9am-3pm. Lots of house held Sent. 20th to Simple, Petra Fashion Linge­ kids & adult clothing, house­ hold & free stuff. Gun lake celebrate our 80tn birthdays. rie, Pampered Chef, Creative Thanks to all who showed Memories. Premier Jewelry, Rd. to 1692 Erway Rd., 1 up and to the many who Avon, Home & Garden, mile past golf course. sent cards. We will Mary Kay, Longaberger Bas­ remember that day. kets, Ideal Gifts, koppe's Don and Caroline Johnson. Kandles, bake sale & much more!! No additional ven­ THE FAMILIES OF MAY­ dors needed. Questions?? NARD PARK wish to ex­ call Linda (269)795-7208 or tend our sincere apprecia­ Cathy (269)792-0781. tion to everyone who nelped \jiurlni” (nnxi'i during the illness and pass­ ing of our father and grand­ father. Many of you support­ REMINGTON DEER RI­ ed, guided, and gave your FLE; 30-06, model 700, with scope. $360 obo. (269)795time and prayers for Dad. all of which were never taken tightly, and never will be. Chet, Jerry, Bob and Norma, Gene and Velma, Dick and Jean, Sam and June, thanks for your daily, or almost dai­ ly visits to Dad, it meant more to him than you will probably ever know. A spe­ cial thanks to Gene and Vel­ ma Glass for hosting the lun­ cheon aftei the funeral serv­ A gift to the Barry ice at the First Baptist Church of Middleville, and Community Foundation to all the ladies that helped is used to help fund in the kitchen. To Reverend Zackman for a beautiful eu­ activities throughout the logy, the Beeler Funeral Home for excellent service. county in the name of the Tendercare of Hastings for person you designate. loving and gentle care. To all who sent cards, flowers, Ask your funeral director donations to the American Cancer Society and paid for more information on their last respects at the fu­ neral home, words could the BCF or call (269) never express our deep grat­ 945-0526. itude. Judy, Pam, and Carol, and families. FOR RENT: 1BD apartments on Algonquin Lake, $450/ mo. + utilities 4c security de­ posit (269)9454)917 GIVE A MEMORIAL THAT CAN GO ON FOREVER... • Jeff G. Harder, 43, of Plainwell, was sentenced to 57 days in jail for each convic­ tion of possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana. His driver's license was suspended for six months, but he was allowed restricted use after 30 days. The sentences are to be served concurrent to each other and concurrent with another sentence being served in Allegan County. He was given credit for 57 days served in jail. Harder earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dropping of a charge of selling/ manufacturing meth and a second offense notice. • Michelle J. Oliver. 30, of Middleville, was sentenced to 154 days in jail and to con­ tinue on probation as previously sentenced for violating probation by failing to appear in court on unpaid financial obligations and failing to take a drug test in June. Oliver was given credit for 154 days served in jail. She was on probation for possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. • A Nov. 3 trial was set for Richard R. Peters Jr., 33, of Warren, h.'-ch. He has been accused of aiding a prisoner's escape from the Barry County Jail. Dowling man found guilty of sex crime Bradley Leatherman. 34, of Dowling, was found guilty Tuesday. Oct. 14. of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct (a life offense), two counts, of second-degree CSC (15-year felonies), and accosting a minor (a four-year felony). A jury in Barry County Circuit Court, before Judge James H. Fisher, reported lhe verdict. “Every child will be respected," said Prosecutor Shane McNeill. “Every child molester will be held accountable. “The jury was able to see the truth of the child’s statements, despite the defendant using his wife, his children and even the victim's grandparents it* #n effoi to dis­ credit m 8-yw-old imic girl.” 'dcNeill said. “This is a good little girl and a good family." A complaint of CSC assault and penetra­ tion with an object involving the girl was made June 29 to Deputy Travis Moore of the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. The mat­ ter was turned over to Det./Sgt. David Oakland. Oakland’s investigation, conduct­ ed according to the established forensic protocol for child molestation cases, result­ ed in charges being authorized July 9 by Assistant Prosecutor Douglas Gutscher of the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. After a preliminary examination on August 1, before District Judge Gary R. Holman in District Court, Leatherman was sent to Circuit Court and a trial was set for Oct. 13. The defendant, his wife and two of his three young daughters all testified to a “tickle party" having occurred in the early morning hours of June 29 between the defendant, his daughters and the victim, McNeill said. The defendant referred to himself as “The Tickle Monster." “The victim testified she was at a sleep­ over with the defendant’s three daughters when she awoke around dawn on the morn­ ing of June 29 and realized the defendant was naked, standing and staring at her and his daughters," the prosecutor said. He approached her. sat on the couch where she was sleeping and touched her. He then left the room, saying he was going to ’ get something fun to play with” and returned with “handlebars" that started vibrating when he placed it on her private area, McNeill said. “The victim testified Leatherman also put the vibrating machine “inside of her” there on the couch, as his children lay sleep­ ing in the same room,” McNeill said. “When she asked him to stop, he took the victim into a side room and asked if she wanted to “look at him.” She said no, and asked if she coula go back to the couch and sleep." The mother of the victim testified when she returned home with the victim that evening, the girl broke down said the defendant “had touched her in places he wasn’t supposed to," McNeill said. Law enforcement was notified and the investigation, resulting in the convictions, began. “The defendant violated this little girl on June 29. He spent the next three months and through the trial slowly trying to violate every aspect of this family,” McNeill said. “The jury saw through it. Det. David Oakland, this office and every Barry County law enforcement official continues to make every effort to protect the inno­ cence of our children in Barry County." Sentencing is scheduled in Bany County Circuit Court Nov. 5 at 8:15 a.m. Bond was cancelled upon conviction. The defendant remains in the Barry County Jail pending sentencing. • John M. Hall. 40, of Kalamazoo, plead­ ed guilty to operating a methamphetamine lab in exchange for dismissal of all other counts. A sentencing date is set for Nov. 13. • Bryan D. Hester, 24, of Hastings was sentenced to four months in jail and two years probation for possession of metham­ phetamine. Hester pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of two counts of operating a meth lab and two counts of sell ing/manufacturing meth. He was given credit for five days served. His driver’s license was suspended for six months, but he was allowed restricted use after 30 days. Hester’s attorney, William Doherty, said Hester has a severe problem with substance abuse and needs help. 4 • Dorrance L. Hoffman. 21. of Hastings, was sentenced to one day in jail and two years probation for breaking and entering a residence with intent to commit larceny. Hoffman was ordered to pay $640 in restitution. He earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of two related counts of second-degree home invasion and receiving stolen property. • Corey J. Risner, 22, of Shelbyville, was sentenced to one month probation for pos­ session of Xanax. • Sentencing was delayed until Nov. 13 for Richard L. Ritchie, 39, of Delton. Ritchie is charged with four related counts of operating a methamphetamine laboratory, two related counts of selling/manufacturing meth and possessing marijuana. • Samuel M. Williams, 18, of Hastings, was sentenced Sept. 18 to one year in jul and four years probation for two counts of unlawfully driving away a golf cart belong­ ing to Riverbend Golf Course. Williams was given credit for 36 days served in jail. He was ordered to pay $16,187 in restitution. Williams earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for the dismissal of two counts of malicious destruction of per­ sonal property and arson. The sentence is to be served concun_.it with the following case. In another case, Williams was sentenced to one year in jail and four years probation for malicious destruction of personal prop­ erty. He earlier pleaded guilty to lhe charge in exchange for the dropping of another count of unlawful driving away a golf cart. The sentence is to be served concurrent with the above case. • David M. King, 51, of Delton, was sen­ tenced earlier to one year in jail for thirddegree criminal sexual conduct. King was given credit for 19 days served in jail. King earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and being a habit­ ual offender. Steakcr apprehended downtown HASTINGS — A 19-year-old California man was arrested after running naked down East State Street Friday night, Oct. 10. Hastings reserve officers said they pursued the streaker down State to Michigan Avenue, where the man proceeded south. He was apprehended a short time later in the 200 Nock of South Michigan, police said. The teen said he and Lis friends were bored after leaving the Cinema Four Theater and, acting on a $5 bet by friends, he decided to streak through the downtown, police said. The man’s friends confirmed his story as they showed up with his clothes. Officers said they retrieved a video tape of the incident from a witness who happened to be in the area with a video camera. The teenager was lodged at Barry County Jail on charges of disorderly conduct and is awaiting an Oct" 16 arraignment. Emergency light used improperly HASTINGS — Charges are pending against an 18-year-old Hastings man for improper­ ly using a red emergency light on his car in response to a fire call last Wednesday afternoon, Oct 8. Hastings Fire Department personnel did not recognize the individual. After he was con­ fronted, it was learned that he was not a member of any fire department, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department. The man said he thought he could respond at will and help out if needed. He was unaware his behavior was illegal, Leedy said. The unauthorized use of an emergency light is a 90-day misdemeanor. Freeport woman injured in crash HASTINGS — A 75-year-old Freeport woman was injured in a crash last Tuesday after­ noon, Oct. 7, at the intersection of North Broadway and West State Street. An eastbound vehicle on State driven by Virgil Kimble of Grand Rapids pulled into the path of a southbound vehicle on Broadway driven by Seymour Bouwens, 78, of Freeport, said Mike Leedy. Deputy Chief of Hastings Police Depart Passenger Caroline Bouwens was transported to Pennock Hospital, Leedy said. AU occupants were wearing seat belts. Officers believe speed may have been a factor in the crash, he said. Local motorist strikes parked car HASTINGS — A 52-year-old Hastings man may have experienced medical problems prior to veering into a parked car in the 100 block of Jefferson Street Tuesday evening, Oct 7, said Hastings Police But the cause of the accident is unknown, they said. Robert Bateman, the driver, was transported to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Ambulance. Woodland man, woman hurt In crash HASTINGS — Two passengers from Woodland sustained injuries in a car crash Saturday evening, Oct. 11, al the intersection of Market and State streets. A vehicle driven by Estille Wooten, 60. of Moline pulled out from Market Street to pro­ ceed west on State and into the path of an east’jound vehicle driven by Julie May, 24, of Nashville, said Mike Leedy. Deputy Chief of the Hastings Police Dept. May’s passenger’s, Jose Rodriguez. 48. and Tannie Rodriguez. 44, were transported to Pennock Hospital, Leedy said. Seat belts were worn and alcohol was not a factor in the accident. Brown Road driver strikes trees CARLTON TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old male was extricated from his car when his vehicle hit several trees Saturday, Oct. 11 at 11:25 p.m. on Brown Road near North Broadway. Preliminary investigation indicates the driver was westbound on Brown, but failed to stop at the North Broadway intersection, lost control and struck the trees on the north side of Brown west of North Broadway, said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. Freeport Fire freed the man, whose name is being withheld by deputies. He was trans­ ported to Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus by AeroMed, a medical helicopter. No other vehicles were involved in the accident, deputies said. The incident remains under investigation. Vandals of township hall sought rHORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - The Thomapple Township Hall was damaged overnight Sept. 28 by insertion of a garden hose through a vent and running water into the basement, causing $6,000 damage. The township has offered a $500 reward to anyone who assists in the apprehension and conviction of those involved, said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. Anyone with information about the vandalism is urged to call the Barry County Sheriff's office at 795-2208 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 16. 2003 - Page Area firefighters trained on Zumro Shelter System by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Woodland, Freeport and Alto firefighters had a training lesson in Freeport last Saturday about the Zumro Shelter System. lim James, a volunteer from Vermontville and chief of training for Lansing Fire, showed the men and women volunteers when and how to (he shelter. The training session started with some "book learning.” where the volunteers watched a power point presentation. They reviewed the different types of contamination and how to remove the contaminants. The "Top 10" hazard materials fall into two cate­ gories. Petroleum releases may be crude oil. gasoline, natural gas. diesel fuel oil or LPgas. Chemical releases may be chlorine, sulfuric acid, ammonia, hydrochloric acid and sulfur dioxide. The team decides if the contaminant is solid, liquid, gas or biological. The "hazmet" crew then decides if the con­ tamination will be removed by absorption, dilution, disinfection, vacuuming or vapor dispersion Some of the decontamination solutions maybe as simple as water, bleach, detergent, baking soda or vinegar. But some require Rutland Township budget of nearly $500,000 OK’d by Martie Westover Staff Writer more sophisticated methods. All require that the hazmet ’earn have a specific plan depending if the material is flammable, corrosive, toxic, reactive or radioactive. The hands on learning involved a Zumro Shelter System. This is a 150-square-foot tent. It can serve as a decontamination room with showers and drains to hold the contami­ nated water. There is a portable water heater for the showers. It has a circulation system that exchanges air 24 times an hour. It can also be used as a warming shelter near the scene of a winter fire, ice rescue or as a portable command post. The tent collapses into a three by five-foot bundle. The system includes a blower, water heater, hoses, showers, ventilation system, heater, air filtration system, water contain­ ment system and solution injection system. It is stored in a special trailer that is kept at the Hastings Fire Department and used by all country departments. The cost of $37,823 was absorbed through a federal grant. Area firefighters gather around the tent at last weekend's training. GREAT SELECTION OF QUALITY PRE-OWNED VEHICLES! The Rutland Township Board unanimously adopted its 2(XM budget after a public hearing last Wednesday night. The estimates of the budget have the gen­ eral fund revenues at S430.I69.60 and expen­ ditures being forecast at $481,500. The dif­ ference of $51.330.40 will be made up by the fund balance, or savings account, in order to keep the budget balanced. Top revenue items include property taxes, statutory revenue sharing, administrative fee charges and building permits. The statutory revenue sharing estimate of $269,000 was given to the ’ownship by the state. With the state facing budget issues, there are concerns about local government funding. The township should have further information about this issue in the coming weeks. Expenditures fall into several categories, including administering the township board, supervisor, assessor, elections, clerk, deputy clerk, treasurer, building authority, road maintenance, township attorney and ceme­ tery care. . .Many items stayed at lhe same rate as in previous years, with lhe supervisor, treasurer and clerk all declining a pay increase. The township assessor will get an increase due to the increase in parcel numbers and work load. There arc also several special revenue funds, including Irving Road improvements, fire fund, library fund, sewer fund, street lights and the Algonquin Lake weed assess­ ment. Copies of the complete budget are avail­ able at the Rutland Township Hall. 98 CHEVY 2500 X-CAB 4X4 SILVERADO 350. LOCAL TRADE. HURRY' 01 CHEVY 2500 HD CMW CAB 4X4 45K. 60 V-B. CD. FULLY SERVICED. HARD TO AND! $15,995 $24^95 $23,995 02 CHEVY 1500 HO CREW CAB 4X4 LT LEATHER HEATED SEATS. CD. 6 0 $26,888 in other business last week the board: • Approved lhe 2003 lax rate millage request for the township with 3.2834 mills, which includes a 0.5 mill reduction in the fire millage. The lower axoount will more than meet the needs of the township and save res­ idents from being taxed more than necessary, local officials said. A "typical” household in lhe township could sec a $35 savings. • Heard citizen remarks concerning the noise from the Barry County Conservation Club Three nights in a row citizens heard gunfire past the curfew of 10 p.m. Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Niewenhuis stated that during the nights in question law enforcement groups from around the area were doing SWAT night training. Niewenhuis also said his department would be doing its annual fall night qualifi­ cations soon, but they do not shoot past 10 p.m. Attorney Jam Porter mentioned the Sport Shooting Range Act allows ranges a lot of leeway. •Was presented a report by the YMCA and that the organization had served 5,100 peo­ ple. The YMCA is also under a onc-year agreement with Hastings schools to run the Teen Center. • Heard a report by a zoning administrator about the current work on the master plan. The board adopted a fee schedule for charg­ ing of planning and zoning fees and land divi­ sion applications. • Was informed by Deputy Niewenhuis that there were 89 calls for the Rutland Township area last month. Several incidents were mentioned including a paint ball going through a window, braking and entering involving the theft ot four shot guns, and retail fraud (shoplifting) committed at Wal­ Mart • Gave Treasurer Sandra Greenfield the goahead to buy a new folding machine. Greenfield can now get rid of the antique that is so outdated the company wouldn’t even take in as a trade • Postponed looking into a new sound sys­ tem The board needed to do further research on lhe issue. • Postponed the possible purchase of trees for the cemetery until more research can be done on which type tree and what the price of the trees should be 02 BUICK RENDEZVOUS LOADED. EXCELLENT CONDITION $16,995 00 CHEVY BLAZER ZP2 4X4 39K LOW KES. LOOKS NEW. SAVE BEFORE WR4TER1 00 GMC SONOMA SPORTSIDE X-CAB. 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He did so. as did many other citizens, but now postal officials say their request to change the mail boxes was completely vol­ untary. “They misled my citizens.” Campbell said. “They worked us over. The post office made us mount our mailboxes at the curb all over town and it wasn’t necessary." He said many people spent their own money to move their boxes. After the mayor heard the post office was sending out more letters to Hastings residents in September of this year Campbell contacted Congressman Vem Ehlers’ office. After some research by the congressman’s office. Campbell was told a letter of retraction would be sent to the households, stating the curbside location of mailboxes in lhe city is not mandatory, but only voluntary. Paul Spideckie. area opera­ tions manager in Kalamazoo, contacted Campbell to personally inform him of the letter of retraction. Customer service supervisor Kim Stiles told the city council a year ago about relo­ cation of mailboxes in the city. Stiles said that the post office would like to enforce the use of curbside mailboxes in area.*, that do not have sidewalks for the carriers to use and any new residential developments in the city. She indicated that residents were given 30 days to comply with the request. For those residents who could not afford to purchase or install a new mailbox, the post office would make arrangements for them. That’s when the major and many if not most city residents moved and mounted their mailboxes to the curbs. “And now they tell us it’s all voluntary.” lhe mayor said. “Our residents with side- October is Truck Mui mi . Save over f s9950* on selected । 04 models! Mayor Frank Campbell declared the week of Oct. 20 National Business Women's Week. State BPW President Mary Macqueen and members receive the proclamation at the October City Council meeting. walks like on South Hanover can pull their mailboxes out if they want because it’s vol­ untary but not the mounted routes like North Broadway or the new residential developments. Campbell also informed citizens that the city will not replace mailboxes that have been accidentally knocked down because of snow removal. In other recent business, the City Council: • Proclaimed Oct. 20 through Oct. 24 National Business Women’s Week. Campbell urged all citizens to salute work­ ing women, per Mayor Campbell. ‘I encourage and promote the celebra­ tion of the achievements of all business and professional women as they contribute to our economic, civic and cultural purposes.’ the mayor said. • Approved a quit claim deed releasing a restriction of building a road on the devel­ opment nonh of the Taffee Addition. • Heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance executing the change in the zon­ ing of a parcel of land located at 812 Nonh Broadway from R-2 one family residential to A-O apartment-office. • Adopted a resolution authorizing defeasance of 1992 Water Supply and Sewage Disposal System Bonds. • Adopted an ordinance amendment to allow for staff review of certain site plans and to clarify those items reviewed by the Planning Commission. • Awarded a bid for the provision of 95 street trees in the street right-of-ways in Northridge Estates. Brittney Estates and Southeastern Village to Landmark. Inc. of Dowling for an amount not to exceed $10,925 from funds that were held in reserve for future improvements. • Authorized the expenditure of $5,939 to Goldsworthy’s Auto Body for repair of patrol car #43 that was involved in an acci­ dent Aug. 14. The city has received reim­ bursement from Michigan Municipal Liability & Property Pool. • Was informed that Hastings will be participating in Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s “Cool Cities Issue.’’ • Heard from citizens about their dis­ pleasure with delays in repairs on South Jefferson Street. The mayor said 35 letters were sent by citizens on or near Jefferson about their dissatisfaction. Avis Martin of South Jefferson appeared before the council to say the project has been ongoing for more than three years. And she said that city crews have been working on one block for three months this summer yet it still is not completed. She suggested using outside contractors or sending the city administration to school on scheduling so they learn to complete a project within a specified time. The mayor directed city administration to prepare a report about the delays for the next meeting and sent all residents affected a copy of it. • Agreed to research other communities about possible solutions to shooting bows and arrows near residences in the city lim­ its. City Clerk-Finance Director Everil Manshum told the council about citizens baiting deer for the purpose of hunting them w ith bows. He said it was dangerous and suggested prohibiting hunting with the city. Chief of Hastings Police Jerry Sarver said hunting with bows and baiting deer was legal within the city limits except at city parks and Sweezy’s Pond. Sarver said he’s received several comments about bow hunters and target practice. He said an ordinance could be passed to regulate it. • Was informed by Kate Makled of West Green Street that Ray Girrbach of the Enc DreistXKh. President Girrbach Funeral Home plans to move a SAtfSJMB: Don Gentry, Sales Mgr house next door to her and turn the lol into Mon & Wed uiftl 8 a parking lot. Makled was concerned about Tue. Thu & Fn unhl 6 Barrie Signs, Sales ' the impact to the residential neighborhood. Saturday un« noon Wf «E PROFf SSOUi GRADE Ryan Madden Soles astings Council member David Jasperse said no fflWHIK; Amy Piper. Sales ordinance exists to prohibit tearing down Men & Wed 8-7 oday or removing a house, but Girrbach will Chns Silverman Finance Mgr Tue Thu & Fn 8-5 need to go before lhe planning commission for a public hearing on his intended use of the lot. ||||^^ 'GM Employee Discount to the ~ general public on all remaining 2003 ------— vehicles 2004 Duramax Crew Cabs now in . stock! Financing for 72 months 7i'i'ilHiHlihMj|fe New programs now available offering Big Savings Right Here - Right Now! •GM LMPLOYEE DISCOUNT «BAT£ TO DEALER ST Dreisbach — GMC PONTIAC 328 N. Michigan Ave. H Call (269) 948-8000 T ! i www.drelsbachmotors.com rsaar- SMC V Expectations is a Family Tradition � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-10-23.pdf 8ff3bf6c7722ed0610f68f390f756d07 PDF Text Text HASTINGS Pl’SLIC LloU... 121 s OURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 4sui>b-U93 ■■■■■'■ FlexFab ‘races* to be competitive Tax mt fee? It’s all die same See Story on Page 2 See Editortai on Page 5 ■ 1 Bring Kircus to the Circus See Editorial on Page 10 i>u»iih——mmh———mmm——»■—n । ,,■■■■ Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER ••• Thursday. October 23, 2003 VOLUME 150. No 42 PRICE 50C Arts Council director leaves post abruptly J-Ad Graphics News Service Coleen Downey resigned abruptly last week as director of the Thomapple Arts Council. Downey, a professional singer, teacher and resident of Kentwood, had served in the part­ time position since last January when she was hired to succeed Rose Heaton, who left to work at J-Ad Graphics as a sales representa­ tive. Greetings from Iraq Marcella Humphrey Mrs. Humphrey Is ill Saturday Marcella Humphrey will celebrate her tilth birthday Saturday. Oct. 25. it Thoniapple Manor. Mn. Humphrey was boro in 1892 in brown Deer. Wise , and is one of the old­ est people in the United Stales. Two serious plays planned at Delton Delton Kellogg High School will pres­ ent two one-act plays “And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank” and “Just Like Us** for their fall presentation Nov. 5, 7 and 8 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the DKHS audito­ rium. ’ The Delton Kellogg Theater Arts Company will present the serious dramas examining prejudice and intolerance. They are recommended for ages 14 and up. Admission is $4 per person. Directing the students will be Janet Tower, a DKHS teacher. “Just Like Us” was written by Craig Sodaro and is a fantasy play that takes place in a park inhabited by two groups that do not get along, the "blues” and the “greens ” The story is narrated by the old tree in the park that has been neglected. “And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank” was written by James Still and is a multi­ media play that incorporates videotape of two Holocaust survivors who knew Anne Frank. Cast members are selling tickets, and reserve tickets are available by calling the DKHS office at 623-9200. Jim Pino tribute dinner is Oct. 25 The Barry County Democratic Party’s annual Truman-Johnson Dinner Saturday evening, Oct. 25, will honor longtime local activist Jim Pino of Maple Grove Township. The dinner is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Several speakers have been asked to say a few words about Pino, co-founder of the First Friday forum and longtime com­ munity activist. He and his wife. Ruth, plan to move into a retirement village in Kalamazoo next month. County Democratic Part Chairman Melvin Goebel will act as master of cere­ monies for the evening. Anyone who would like to contribute a few words about Pino at the dinner is welcome. Tickets, at $15 per person and $25 per couple, may be purchased at the door. Children under age 13 may get in for $7. More NEWS BRIEFS page 2 Sgt. Ryan Hawbaker has been deployed in Iraq since April with the 3rd Brigade Reconnaissance Troop, and to lighten his load, his parents from Hastings have been sending him issues of the Hastings Banner in their "CARE packages." Hawbaker wrote. *1 just thought you guys would get a kick out of this, the Hastings Banner halfway around the world. I really enjoy keeping up with the news back home. You guys publish a great paper." His address is Sgt. Hawbaker. Ryan W., BTrp 9th CAV (BRT) Unit #92613, APO AE09323-2613. say how much money Downey was making when she resigned. Heaton, who left the job a year ago, said she herself was making $12 an hour for a Police Chief Sarver hurt in accident by .darete Westover Staff Writer Hastings City Chief of Police Jerry Sarver is recovering at Ormond Memorial Hospital in Florida! after he was thrown from his motor­ cycle in a collision involving a drunken driver last Saturday night. Assistant Chief of Police Mike Leedy said Sarver’s injuries were not life threatening. Sarver said he is on the mend and hoping to be releasd from the hospital soon. He said it is still in question if he has a broken pelvis. Most of his pain comes from his back and protruded disk, along with being sore from the accident. A press release from the Hastings Police Department states that Sarver was “traveling northbound on Highway 1 just outside of Ormond Beach, Fla., when a southbound vehi­ cle veered across the median after it struck a motorcycle from behind traveling in the same direction. The vehicle came across the median into the path of Sarver’s Harley Davidson Motorcycle." The chief’s son-in-law, Greg Fish, said Sarver was thrown from his motorcycle after he hit the rear comer panel of the vehicle. The press release also stated. "The driver of the car that caused the accident attempted to flee the scene, but was later apprehended and arrested for drunk driving, the driver regis­ tered a .16 blood alcohol level. The driver of the first motorcycle suffered a broken ankle." The 21-year-old male driver of the vehicle Lizanne Fehsenfeld has been appointed by the Thomapple Arts Council Board to be act­ ing director at least until December. She will oversee the Arts Council’s bus trip to the Manet exhibit Chicago this Sunday and the annual auction, which is scheduled to take place Saturday evening, Nov. 15, with mete­ orologist Terri DeBoer as mistress of cere­ monies. A search will begin immediately for Downey’s successor, and the board hopes to have someone hired by December. Fehsenfeld said the position pays according to experience and credentials, but refused to maximum of 25 hours per week and she u as certain Downey was earning a higher rate of pay for 20 hours per week. “You can’t get this job done in 20 hours a week," Heaton said. “1 know Coleen wanted to keep it to 20 hours because she owns a tal­ ent agency in Kentwood." Fehsenfeld said Downey left “to pursue other opportunities that the Thomapple Arts Council was unable to provide.” Some area people associated with the Arts “I don’t know the details of Coleen's leaving. I’m Sony to hear about it, but l*m not surprised. We’ve had three directors in less than five yean and that indicates there are systemic problems." -Rose Heaton Jerry Sarver also was said to have been in possession of marijuana at the lime of the incident. Sarver had been vacationing in the Ormond Beach area for a week, visiting his son. His wife. Linda, and granddaughter flew down to the area Friday night. Now there is concern on how the family will get back to Michigan once Sarver is released. Fish said. Sarver called the home of his parents Alberta and Russell Sarver on Monday night and said that he was awaiting test results from an MRI. He also said that his “back and shoul­ der hurt” and that he was still in a lot of pain. For Sarver the incident was ironic in that as a police officer he tries to help put away drunk drivers. Sarver is still on his planned vacation and was not scheduled back in the office for anoth­ er week. If Sarver is unable to return to work. Assistant Chief of Police Leedy will head the local department until he is recovered. Former TAC Director Council said they were very surprised by the recent news. One supporter of the council said Downey appeared at the Barry Community Foundation's celebration and dinner Saturday. Oct. 11, with the Youth Theatre group and gave no indication she was leav­ ing. “She was talking about getting the kids together in January to make plans for the next play." the supporter said. Another Arts Council supporter said there have been differences of opinion about what direction the TAC should take in the very competitive world of entertainment and the arts. Heaton said. “I don’t know the details of Colecn’s leaving. I’m sorry to hear about it. but I’m not surprised. We’ve had three direc­ tors in less than five years and that indicates Coleen Downey there are systemic problems " Lynn Briel served as director before Heaton, leaving to take a job in Cancun. She has since returned to become director of the Barry County chapter of the Red Cross. Downey has a music degree from Oakland University and trained with the Michigan Opera Theatre. Lake George Opera Festival and the Spolcto Festival. She was a professor of music at the Oak Park Conservatory of Music in Illinois and toured for three years with the Prince Street Players in New York City. She is a voice teacher with the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and has extensive busi­ ness experience. She has been the owner of Divine Models & Talent for the past six years. She and husband Robert Frazier arc the parents of a son. Jonathan. Her comment when she was hired 10 months ago was. “1 look forward to die opportunity to grow the arts in this area. I am interested in working with youths and adults. It is very exciting to be in the forefront of programming. The arts are a mainstay in my life and I hope to help discover how the arts can be important in their lives." Downey also was guest speaker at the April 4 First Friday forum, where she out­ lined her vision of the arts in Hastings and Barry County. Efforts to reach Downey by phone for comment were not successful. The Thomapple Arts Council oversees local art exhibits, has art lessons for children and adults, provides instruction for summer youth theater and productions and offers classes and after school programs for children and adults. It receives both private donations and public funding. Hastings Mfg. pulls out of NY stock exchange Hastings Manufacturing Company has "After careful consideration, the board announced it will discontinue trading its of directors has determined that moving to Hastings Manufacturing Co. serves the stock on the American Stock Exchange voluntarily delist and deregister our com­ automotive parts market with a complete and terminate the registration of its com­ Johnson said. mon stock is a prudent course of action for line of internal engine products including and Hastings Manufacturing and all of its con­ piston rings sold under the “Hastings” stituents employees, customers, suppliers, brand The Hastings-based supplier of internal and shareholders," said Mark Johnson, Zoliner brand; and gaskets, import pis­ engine components filings made recently chairman and chief executive officer. "The tons. engine bearings and a variety of are expected to lead to the discontinuation board examined many factors in making other engine components sold under the of trading in its stock on the AMEX, as this decision, including the nature of our ACL brand. Hastings also markets engine well as the suspension of periodic report­ shareholder base, recent trading history of additives sold under the “Casite" brand ing requirements under the 1934 act prior our stock and. in particular, the rapidly ris­ through the Casite Company, a joint ven­ to year end. ing costs associated with SEC reporting ture Upon acceptance of its deregistration and compliance. The elimination of these through independent representatives. application. Hastings will discontinue fil­ expenses should have a positive impact on Canadian distribution of all products is Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate ing corporate reports, including Forms 10- our bottom line and will allow us to focus handled through a wholly owned sub­ Mike Hall was elected king at Olivet College’s Q, 10-K, 8-K, annual reports and proxy our resources on growth initiatives. sidiary. Hastings. Inc., located in Barrie. homecoming football game last Saturday. He mon stock under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. statements with the SEC. "Our chief priority is to build Hastings name: that pistons markets sold both under directly the and Ontario. During 1999, Hastings began to for TK grad Olivet royalty is shown here with the queen, fellow senior Bethany Poyer. Hall graduated from TK in The company reported that Hastings Manufacturing into a leading supplier of distribute and administer products Manufacturing shares would be immedi­ internal engine components, including our other ately eligible for trading through the “Pink own Hastings branded items; however, the Canadian market. These products comple­ Sheets" (www.pinksheets.com), an elec­ board vill continue to explore options to ment the current piston ring offerings as to tronic quotation service for over-the- ensure continued trading, liquidity and the both distribution channels and customer nose tackle on defense. His parents are Mike counter securities. creation base. and Cindy Hall of Middleville. of value for shareholders." U.S.-based suppliers in the 1998, went two years to Grand Rapids Community College and then transferred to Olivet, where he his majoring in hyper sci­ ence. He is a captain on the team and plays �Page 2 - Thursday. October 23. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Flexfab ‘races’ to be competitive, frugal and innovative by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Timmons said. Just as in a NASCAR race, "teamwork is the Remote-controlled miniature race cars roared across the stage of Central Auditorium last most important thing we do here.” said Matt Thursday as Flexfab opened its annual meeting with employees and celebrated the Hastings­ operations. Flexfab. like NASCAR, has made course cor­ based company’s 42nd anniversary. A NASCAR theme prevailed over the event rections to respond to changing conditions. For instance, "competition was driving prices "as a reminder of the need for speed in every­ down dramatically and so we needed to respond thing we do to serve the customer." Flexfab with aggressive cost and productivity efforts," he said. “It started with automating formed hose. President and Chief Operating Officer Paul DeCamp, Flexfab president of North American NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Fall leaf pickup to start Nov. 3 Early morning parking forbidden The annual fall leaf pickup in Hastings will sun Monday. Nov. 3. Hastings Middle School eighth-graders again are offering to rake leaves for those unable to do so on Halloween day. Friday. Oct 31. Those interested may register by calling City Hail at 945-2468. The Hastings Police Department is reminding local citizens that the local ordi­ nance forbids parking on city streets between 2 and 6 a. m. This is especially important, says Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy, in the coining months because of the need for snowplows to remove mow. Recognized for having one year of perfect attendance were (from left) Mary Winebrenner, Rick Dyer, James Richard Rod Wallace. Ken Sutter, Terc-sa Kohn. Jeff James. Carolyn Wilder, Sandi Sebastian and Linda Bolo. Carol Teske was not available for the photo. and you arc seeing other investments being put in place every day. “Competition from outside the country is more aggressive than ever, and so, overseas Thomapple Wind Band concert set The Thomapple Wind Band’s next con­ cert will be al 3 pjn. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Four rehearsals will he held in the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 pm Thursdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20, and Dec. 4. The band, under the direction of Joseph LaJoye, seeks new members who have musical experience, including string instru­ mentalists. Members of the adult ensemble come from as far away as Rockford, but are mainly from the Thomapple River area. Membrrship is tpen to any post-high school age musician who can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. All instrumentatioo is welcome, but the band especially needs clarinet and percussion operations became a more important part of how Hu shots offered here this month profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the surrounding communi­ ty. There is no funding other than donations received at the concerts. For more information on how to get involved or to borrow an instrument if need­ ed, call Kim Domic (945-9181) or LaJoye (945-9766). All Hallows Eve at Charlton Park Children of all ages are invited to cele­ brate All Hallows Eve from 3 to 6 p m. Saturday. Oct 25, at Historic Chariton Park. This family oriented event begins with a trick or treat through the Historic Village. Here visitor r can sample old fashion candies and treats and play vintage holiday party games, including bobbing for apples and eating doughnuts on a string. Visitors also can enjoy a free hay ride and glass of fresh cider by the fireside in the Bristol Inn. The annual costume parade begins at 4:30 pm, followed by costume judging and awards. This year's categories for the cos­ tume coolest are: most frightening, most creative, most unique, most historically accurate, most adorable, best of animal kingdom, best entourage and best kid at heart (for those 18 and older). Everyone is encouraged to bring a carved or decorated pumpkin for the jack-o-lantern contest Other vegetables are also welcome and creativity is encouraged. All entries can be taken home at the end of the day. Tickets for the event can purchased in advance at Chariton Park. Tickets also win be available at the gale on Oct 25. Admission is $3 per person, with children 2 years and unoer admitted free. All children should be accompanied by an adult For more information, call Chariton Park at (269) 945-3775. Trail Association to meet tonight The Thomapple Trail Association will meet at 7 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Oct 23, at Whispering Waters Campground on Irvirg Road The agenda will include an update cm the new brochure, upcoming events and proj­ ects on the Pau! Henry Trail. Information about the Paul Henry Trail and the Thomapple Trail Association is now available on line at thomappletrail.com or at thomappktrail.org. Information on the website includes a map, information about the history, a mem­ bership application and trail activities. There also are links to other bicycling trails and organizations in Michigan. steadily increasing their market share daily." Flexfab Horizons International Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Doug DeCamp told employees that he believes the economy is final­ The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will offer flu and pneumonia shots at several locations in Barry County this month Flu shots are $20. Pneumonia shots are S25 and tetanus shots will be available for $10. Medicare B. as well as Medicaid, will be accepted. The shots will be administered from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the new health department building at 330 W. Woodlawn in Hastings Shots also will be available at the Faith Methodist Church in Delton Thursday. Oct 23, from 9 to 11 JO a.m. and Wal-Mart Wednesday, Oct 29, from 4 to 7 p m. and Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. ,Eor more information, pkaee^call 269- A child care program (Si/dufSHield near the band room, is available for rehearsals. The Thomapple Wind Band is a non­ wc protect our U.S. business. Flexfab Europe is Seniors’ Health Day is Oct. 23 A Senior Health & Wellness Day is planned for 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct 23, at the Barty County Commission on Aging. 320 W. Woodlawn, Hastings. Featured during the three-hour program will be Dr. Jim Atkinson talking about “Strength Training for Seniors,” dietitian Laura Anderson's presentation on “Nutrition for the Young at Heart” and “The ABCs of Life" with Elaine ScribnerMcPariane, a registered nurse with a mas­ ter's degree in public health. Joining tn the morning's activities win be vendor displays, healthy snacks, door prizes and more. For more information, or to register, call the Barry County COA at (269) 948-4856. ly beginning to turn around. "And as things get better, there will be plenty of challenges. Competition is tougher than ever, but 1 know that Flexfab is ready to respond to the challenge. As always, you are the key to our success. We can invest in the tools, but you make happen." he told employees. As the country comes out of a very serious recession. Doug DeCamp said the directions Flexfab feels arc essential arc: • Focus on what we know. • Understand the future of our industries and prepare for the new challenges that are coming. • Implementation of cost reduction through radical change in our processes to meet compe­ tition here and overseas. • Direct more resources toward serving new industries through the Specialty Products Business Uni. ’ Flexfab expects to future markets will be .more global than ever before. « : ’ “Diesel engines are 40% of the European car market and they arc predicted to play a much larger role in the U.S. in the future.” Timmons said. “Those diesel engines will be developed in Europe for the whole world and we will be there to be part of that future. “Here, in Hastings, we will be competing against companies from Korea, China and Malaysia as well as Mexico and South America. We must be the most efficient and effective manufacturer there is and so we arc focusing major efforts on automation and modernization Darlene Honeysett, a 20 year Flexfab employee, was awarded the 2003 President's Award for Excellence. Pictured with her are (from left) Paul Timmons, Flexfab presi­ dent and chief operating officer; Doug DeCamp, chairman and chief executive officer of Flexfab Horizons International; and Matt DeCamp, Flexfab president of North American operations. «... »■>« of all H&jw do,*be Kelp we can Insure a return to* the double-digit In Hastings, Hcxfab has 401 employees. “And beyond our manufacturing expertise, growth rales that we have enjoyed in the post." Woven into all the business projections, chal­ we will provide greater service to our customers lenges and strategics were light-hearted, enter­ and be the easiest to do business with by helping taining moments throughout the program. manage their inventory, by reducing For instance, there were skits geared to illus­ paperwork in favor of electronic communica­ trating key messages, such as the winning com­ tions and by delivering ever faster through inno­ bination of teamwork and communication. them vative plant scheduling methods. Timmons Audience participation was encouraged through the prompting of retired executive vice said. "We will be the fastest, with the most modern president “Johann Sebastian Bach" (John) Price. equipment, and the best trained people: that is At various intervals, he had the audience singing the winning formula in NASCAR and it will be lines from a Nat Cole song: "Pick yourself up, our winning formula as welL.And with your dust yourself off and start all over again." Flexfab officials outlined how recent national traumas had affected the company and detailed ways the company has conquered some of the challenges and plans for emerging in the victory circle. In the year 2000. Man DeCamp said Flexfab was “well launched" on a course to continue the success formula of the five *E’s’ - emphasize communication, engineer our way to the future, extreme customer response and service, expand with the things we know and energize our peo­ ’Monster Mash Bash’ scheduled A “Monster Mash Bash." sponsored by the Hastings Jaycees and open to all who are 21 and older, will take place from 8 pan. Io midnight Saturday, Oct 25. at the Hastings Country Chib. Hot and cold bore d'oeuvres and dessert win be featured, as well as a cash bar, music by Sound Express, dancing and prizes. Costumes are encouraged, as prizes will be awarded for several costume categories. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $20 per person or at the door for $25 per person. Tickets are available at Walker. Fluke A Sheldon: Chicago Title and Barry Community Foundation. all in Hastings. Tickets also may be obtained by calling Scott Chipman at 269-945-9981 or Kathy Sheioon at 269-948-2142. ple to excel. "And then came 2001! What a shock we al! had!,” he said. To dramatize the effects of the economic aftermath of the Sept. Il terrorir attacks that year, employees presented a skit with a large In keeping with the NASCAR theme of the annual meeting, employees, dressed as members of a maintenance pit crew team, presented a number of skits. . photographic image on foamboard of a racing car with Flexfab emblazoned on the side and the numbers ’42’ to designate the years the compa­ ny has been in business. Crash sounds were heard and the Flexfab car is upside down, sym­ bolic of the company’s major markets. Employees, dressed as members of a mainte­ nance pit crew team, rushed on stage and sur­ rounded the car. putting it back into service - slightly worse for the wear. We Install We Service • We Guarantee Our Products * Factory Direct Pricing Make a Difference Day Is Saturday After such a crash, what does Flexfab do? Just as the Nat Cole song directed. Flexfab’s sales to the heavy duty truck market fell from almost $35 million to just over $20 million when the number of trucks built xeli by 55%. Timmons said. “Our automotive sales dropped from $2l mil­ lion to about SI2 million when the $4.5 million Ford Focus program was moved to a competitor. But. throughout 2001, we had always pointed to the fact that specialty products and aerospace were both still strong, but then Sept. II came and aerospace sales plummeted just as 2001 “Make a Difference Day." a nationally recognized day of service to others, if planned again this year for Saturday, Oct 25. Children in the Barry County K-9 4-H Klub. which has 72 members and 14 lead­ en, will be collecting dog food, snacks and toys for dogs, and old towels and blankets for the Barry County Animal Shelter as their project. Delton Kellogg Schools are holding a "Community Can Collection" all this week. People can bring non-perishable food items to any of the school offices. The food will be distributed to a local food pantry. All residents of Barry County are encour­ aged to look for a way to make a difference, to be an encouragement and help someone out, to help make Barry County a better place to live, work and play. CHAMPION VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS came to an end. : FREE WINDOWS: Quality you ! BUY 4 WINDOWS. ! can trust. GET TWO FREE I BONUS OFFER: Act now 4 receive a FREE STORM DOOR with purchase of B or more windows । “So we entered 2002 without much growth to build on. It was a time of controlling expenses and focusing on real basics without frills," Timmons said. “And 2002 didn’t improve much once it got going. Wc had to scale back some of our capital improvement and maintenance plans. As an example, the roof repairs that we arc com­ pleting right now were delayed for two years due to the business downturn. “Wc continued to focus on productivity Call today for your free in-home consultation or visit our tep ™ 4717 Broadmoor, Kentwood 616-854-1600 • 1-888-600-3111 improvements to slay competitive and we had success in that, but we were faced with major increases in health care costs, despite all of your efforts to help us control them," he told employ­ ees. Doug DeCamp issued a major challenge in February 2002 to fundamentally reduce factory Flexfab’s cost of manufacturing and become showrooml more competitive. The target goal has been to See FLEXFAB, pg. 20 i �The Hastings Barner - Thursday. October 23,2003 - Page 3 „ 4rea 2003 MEAP results released 6 months late by Patricia Johns Staff Writer in scores. About 65 percent of all the fourth grade School districts analyze the scores and then students who look the mathematics portion of the work with teachers to create ways to help students test met or exceeded Michigan standards. Summaries for MEAP testing at all grade lev­ els have been posted on the Michigan Department of Treasury web site at www.michigan.gov/treas- do better on the tests. In Delton. Principal Brenda Pickett says, “Wc There was some good news and not so good news for local school districts as the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) scores were released to the public Oct 3. Gov Jennifer Granhoim signed an executive order Oct 20 moving supervision of the MEAPs ury. Scores for public school districts and public back to the Department of Education. Gov. John Engler had moved the MEAPs to the treasury department, because Treasury administers the Merit Award Scholarships which are based on performance on the tests. Granhoim said, 'Educating our kids is the highest priority, and placing responsibility for MEAP with the Department of Education is in line with that goal." Granhoim said. 'We are always working to move K-12 education forward; putting this educational testing program in a department of educational experts makes sense for education in Michigan.* schooi academies also are available. Parochial schools arc not required to take the tests. School districts will analyze scores to deter­ mine ways to make sure students are learning the information they need to pass the tests. Scores will be used to in the Adequate Yearly Progress reports, which schools must submit to the state department of education. Sixth-graders do not take MEAP tests. Elementary and middle school MEAP tests arc given once each year, in January and February. Each test subject has its own set of perform­ Part of the not so good news is that scores are at least six months late. The company contracted ance categories. Math, social studies and science tests are scored, beginning with the 2002 results. 1, 2, 3 and 4. Reading tests are scored satisfacto­ to compile the scores for the tests taken by fourth­ , fifth-, seventh- and eighth-graders in January and February had computer problems and other ry, moderate and low. The writing tests arc scored proficient or not yet proficient. The elementary and middle school scores are delays. State-wide sum manes do show some increases imported in percentages. Schools will not be able to exclude any scores beginning this school yea.*. Area MEAP Results Delton Ksdogg Schools Fourth Grade exceeded standards Math 25.9% Reading na Fifth Grade Science Social Studies Writing Seventh Grade Writing Readtog mat standards 51.0% na number number level apprentice inciuoev resreo 4.8% na 147 148 147 149 34.2% 28.3% 3.8% 50.5% na low proficient na 20.8% 62.8% na not yet number number proficient Inducted tasted 372%184170 na 168 175 252% 40.1% 16.7% 122% 30.3% 11.1% number included 163 152 162 Assistant Superintendent Patricia Koeze gave members of the Thomapple Kellogg School Board the good news and bad news on the results of the MEAP tests at the Oct. 13 board meeting. Due to problems with the contractors hired by the State Department of Treasury tests results were released more than six months late. “It is difficult for us to make changes in the curriculum this late.” Koeze said. Staff members from Page and the middle school arc scheduled to attend analysis meetings in late November and grade, to prepare students for tire writing tests. Now the MEAP writing test is gi m at fourth grade instead of at tl»e fifth grade level. "The department (of education) will also be better positioned to use the MEAP information in its work Co help schools not making adequate yearly progress.' Granhoim added Schools across the state will soon be receiving their “report cards." These grades uill not be released to the public until at least 15 days after they arc distributed to always working to improve standards and the edu­ cational accomplishments of our students." Hastings Superintendent Chris Cooley has had much experience with the MEAPs. coming to the and to sec where students might not understand the vocabulary used in the test or perhaps the tim­ the schools. The governor’s order calls on the services of the Department of Information and Technology (DIT) to help facilitate efficient administration of the MEAP. The department will provide pertinent ing of instruction comes later than that of the test. The school district will now begin implement­ information and processing services as necessary. While the Merit Award Board will remain with superintendents office recently from the curricu­ lum area. The district is using new software to help improve fifth grade science scores. Mary Vliek. director of educational services ing the KC4 social studies curriculum. “We think that this is more updated to the needs of the test, now. The social studies test has changed and the the Department of Treasury, functions of the curriculum needs to change with it." she says. will transfer to the Department of Education. The Merit Award Board will retain all statutory func­ tions relating to Michigan Merit Award scholar­ said, “We look at the scores and then look instruc­ tion. Since the MEAP tests arc based on the Michigan Curriculum, results are indicative of how well our curriculum framework matches." Staff at the elementary, middle and high school level had already identified the need for more writing experiences. Teachers will be participat­ December. These meetings allow districts to review scores Changes in the test, the vocabulary used and other issues, still concern the staff. “When the correct answer to a question about the Underground Railroad is *a coalition of abolition­ ists’ the test is not testing what our students know about this effort to bring runaway slaves up to freedom but their knowledge of the vocabulary." Department of Treasury or Merit Award Board that relate to the administration of MEAP tests ships, including qualifications for the scholar­ ships. The governor’s action rescinds Executive Order 1999-12, which moved MEAP from the Department of Education to the Department of Treasury effective January 2000. It will affect ment days in writing. Students are already getting Koeze said. At the same time of the school board meeting. Superintendent Kevin Konarska told the board. more writing assignments. Just last week. Vliek said, during the profes­ Principal Gerry Moeller was representing the dis­ trict at a public hearing on the MEAP tests. effect Dec. 21. sional development day the middle school staff looked at math scores. “They suggest a greater focus on probability and algebraic reasoning." At Koeze told the board that teachers have already implemented some changes, particularly in fourth approximately 21 positions that will move to the Department of Education when the order ralrrs The governor has also suggested perhaps replacing the MEAP tests with the ACT tests, long taken by high school students applying to college. all levels staff in Hsings will be making sure 19% 0.7% na 43% 112% na __ ___ satisfactory moderate na 31% na 482% 158 152 151 158 158 155 ''sm** Science 22.4% 32.7% 72% 39.5% instruction is meeting the already defined bench­ marks. Clark Volz, superintendent of the Maple Valley school district, says, “Improving the curriculum is an ongoing process for us. Teachers use the scores Eighth Grade Social Studies Math MEAP scores in Delton. “There is so much we need to teach." Pickett says. Wc arc looking to see if we can pare down our curriculum and make it more focused.” Delton's Core Team is examining other dis­ trict’s curriculums. Pickett stresses. “Wc arc ing in training during the professional develop­ 18.4% na basic were able to share the scores with our staff before the scores were released to the public. We have already begun to analyze the scores." There is a district-wide focus on improving effort.” number tested 163 163 162 to identify weaknesses.” He added that changes in the timing of instruc­ tion and realigning the curriculum might take place but that teachers want to make sure that instruction is age appropriate. “We are taking our time to make sure that wc continue our focus on literacy, math development and improving sci­ ence and social studies instruction.” The MEAP results are “just a piece of the puz­ zle.” Volz says. “We shouldn’t forget the hard work of teachers who are working with students just because scores on a test don’t reflect that Hastings Area School System Fourth Grade Math Reading 30.8% na 45.5% na basic level 16.7% na apprentice 5.1% na number Included 235 234 number tested 235 234 Fifth Grade Science Social Studies Writing 33 »% 5.1% na 48 9% 25.6% na 14.6% 29.9% na 2.6% 39 3% na 233 234 232 233 234 232 Seventh Grade low profit tacit na 22.9% na 142% 742% na exceeded standards 15% 7.5% 31.5% met standards 66.1% 27 6% 34.7% basic level 14.6% 35.5% 25.4% apprentice 22% 294% 8.5% number Included 213 214 213 number tooted 213 214 213 152% na 512% na basic level 27.1% na apprentice 5.9% na number Included 170 167 number tooted 170 170 29.1% 1.6% na 52.6% 21.9% na 172% 31.8% na 1% 44.9% na satisfactory moderate Writing Reading no 62.8% not yet number number proficient Included tested 25.8% 213 213 na 223 223 Eighth Grade Science Social Studies Math Math Reading Fifth Grade Science Social Studies Writing 196 187 183 197 199 196 Seventh Grade ea Refectory moderate Writing Reading tow proficient na 56.65 na 25.3% na 192% 68.4% na exceeded standards 112% 3% 35.7% met standards 58.7% 21.8% 31% basic level 17.4% 24.6% 16.4% apprentice 12.7% 50 8% 16.9% number Included 213 199 213 number tested 213 199 213 apprentice 8.6% na number Included 116 109 number tooted 116 117 3.6% 47.5% na 137 122 120 137 137 134 number number not yet proficient Included tooted 31.6% 196 198 196 200 na Eighth Grade Science Social Studies Math Hastings High School senior Margo Cooklin has been selected as the first Kiwanis Student of the Month. The local service organization has decided to single out one Hastings student each month during the acadcemic year for scholarship, citizenship and character. Teaching the tuba Tuba player Mike Shannon of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra shows students at Delton Kellogg Elementary how to play the instrument. Shannon is part of the Kalamazoo Symphony's Brass Quintet, which travels around the Kalamazoo area visiting schools. The quintet on Wednesday morning played a variety of music that the children recognized. Fourth Grade Math Reading 18.5% na 422% na basic level 312% na Fifth Grade Science Social Studies Writing 132% 1.6% na 528% 18.4% na 29.9% 34.4% na Protect Your Car Before Winter Fall Special S20.00 OFF DOS'S B U h VI THE SHOP! 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After this election year, wc local concerns, maybe share their wisdom with those in a position to take action. need to make some changes in the way wc elect our mayor and council members. against him or her? You might just have that with Bob May. Our voting laws do not prohibit a person sitting on a elected seat from seeking higher office, but it does say you can’t run for two positions at the same time. So Barry Wood entered in the race Thank you again for your good work. We Our election laws do not require us to declare political affiliation for Hastings on City Council, but we require a primary to give up his First Ward seat. Bob May election if there are more than two candi­ entered the race with nothing to lose because his term on the council in the look forward to the celebration Saturday. Oct. 25. Ruth Pino. Maple Grove Township Sign online petition for Grand Ole Opry dates for the same position. Does that with everything to lose because he’ll have Second Ward doesn’t expire at the end of make sense to you? In California they can elect a governor with more than 100 candi­ this year. dates on the ballot. So why can’t wc elect a council member with three or four candi­ Mayor, he gets to appoint a replacement for dates? If we eliminate this portion of the voting his position for the next two years, without the vote of his ward. How about that! It gets better after that. If May is elected law, we could save the cost of a primary I think we really need to think about the Dear editor. election. At the primary last August we had commitment of our elected officials and This is a followup to the letter I wrote around 200 citizens vote. How much did hold them accountable to provide us with a last month about the Grand Ole Opry not being broadcast on CMT after Sept 27. that cost us as a city? fair and just represents ion of our will, not The week after my letter was published in the Banner, the Battle Creek TV listings like to be a member of a ward that has a Wolfram Hentschel, council member who represents you. but you did not get a chance to ' ote for or Hastings Sunday had an address of the place a per­ In the election for mayor, how would you facts. Today I was on the Internet again, clicked “lisdngs,” which I had on my Sandlot football remembered To the editor: There is nothing like the exhilaration and browser. That showed a page of listings of all the cable, satellite dealers in business. Ihometown of Hastings, with names like DelCotto, 1 Mullins, Eberhard. Benedict. 1Kendall, Konieczny, Hardin and Sarver. a place a person can click to sign a petition adrenaline rush of lining up for the opening kickoff of a game of tackle football. They were players just like me, whose love to get GAC on the cable, satellite program­ When the air turns crisp and cool and the for 1 the game was surpassed only by love fur ing. My number was 1,487, so need a great leaves on the trees display their annual many more to get this program on the air. vivid colors, the men meet and greet each (God and country. With our girlfriends on the sidelines, or other once again to resume their gridiron battles. All of these guys have football in their <engaged in the autumn classic with a desire Ibeyond description. The satellite we have was listed. There is I found many interesting things on this web site. If people do not want to put down the countrystars.com, they can use another one www.PetitionOnline.com/GACO- blood. Many of them pLyed for their high jsometimes with us on the fields, we In every town, and in every park, in nun <or snow, mud or tundra, let the gan'iCt Ibegin! And may every backyard brawl this I fall be blessed with camaraderie, and be PRY/. This is the school teams, some a little bit in college. A way it was on my computer, so the per­ son would need to do it like that. few, however, earned their reputations on You can read what the petition says, then type in yourtiame. I did iL Please, help the without a goalpost, and they have battle Iforever cherished in the hearts of those scars to prove it. They never wore pads, yet <courageous souls who dare to play the rest of us out by signing the petition to get none were intimidated by the strength, size ।game. GAC on the cable satellite channels pro­ or speed of their opponents. the grass of the city park, or on a vacant lot Mary Brimmer. .:.q ./.. 1 .. r Hastings John Matthews, All was fair that ended fair, despite all AKA John Mattithyah. the penalties, aggression and trash talk. They were powerful players from my Spruce, Mich. gramming list. iruxB”. i ZVI.H ( Write Us A Letter here are the rules: J The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • Ail letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. AH that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pubIrshed. All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letteis serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which win be determined by the editor. ■ Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily • "Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. we read about capital improvements is true. If you think county commissioners who act as secretary to a board shouldn't get double per diems, then the Officers Compensation Commission is for you. If you have some ideas of how all the 6,000 plus seniors can be served better in this county, try the Commission on Aging Board. The Mental Health Board has a mixture of professionals and citizens. When the state cuts budgets this organiza­ tion has to be smart. The Parks and Recreation Commission needs a lot of help to come up with a longrange plan that is long overdue. This is differ­ ent than the Charlton Park Board, although the difference isn't always obvious. The Solid Waste Oversight Committee is short more than one member, and has a healthy budget. These are the folks who finance the hazardous waste effort and pick up dead deer. Who isn't concerned about substance abuse? This board needs your help. There is much to be done! We are all proud of the Barry County Transit Authority, and it operates mostly with money other than city and county taxes. Find out how! It is appropriate that your application must be back in the county administrator's office before Halloween. If you don’t “treat” us with your time, effort and energy, there may be much to clean up after the “trick.” Tom Wilkinson. Hastings their convenience. son could contact. 1 went on the Internet web site, typed in www.countrystars.com/ and that brought up a page of interesting To the editor: Your county taxes will probably go up at least $35 a year or more to provide another three-quarters of a million dollars in county’ revenue. You can benefit from getting involved in how this money will be spent. Both the Reminder and the Banner recently have carried the small notices of openings on eight important boards, commissions and com­ mittees. The applications are very simple and no special abilities, experience, credentials or qualifications are required. Take the elevator to the third floor of the courthouse and secretary Ellie Norton will give you the forms. You could fill them out while you are there; one application fcr each board. She will also mail you some if yiu call 945-1284. After hours. I’ll have a few cop ;es at my home. I'm in the phone book. Most of these comir.ntees meet during the day, so those of you who work the first shift will have limited options. These opportunities are ideal involvement for retirees, students and the self-employed. There usually is just one meeting a month in Hastings, and generally the meetings are about an hour and a half long. The Parks and Recreation Commission meets at night at Chariton Park, and meetings are always more than an hour. You could apply for all eight, but you may want to be involved in a particular area that interests you. The Building Authority is going to be very busy with the new money, if what Pennock Hospital a gem in a small town To the editor: Hastings is fortunate to have Pennock Hospital. For the past two-plus years, I have had the opportunity to observe the professionalism of the hospital through the care of my Dad as he fought every day :o live. My first encounter was in March 2001 wiien I rushed home from Port Orchard. Wash., to sec my dad in the intensive care unit of the hospi­ tal. At that time, he was on a respirator and most of those attending to him did not give him much of a chant*** for survival. But after more than two months m and out of ICU and on and off the respirator, he did survive that initial hos­ pitalization. I found the doctors and especially the nurs­ ing. respiratory therapy and physical therapy staffs to be attentive, kind and very gentle in their care for him. Not only were they that way with him, but they were very patient with me and my mom, often feeding her as she stayed with him hour after hour in his hospital room to keep him company. During his struggle to live, be was hospital­ ized 18 different times with bronchitis, pneu­ monia and a variety of other ailments. Each time the care w as the same — patient, kind and 1 Vtfii Know Your Legislators received from the staff at Pennock, I am con­ vinced that he would have died sooner rather U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granhoim, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (Al! of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov . State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 67th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House ot’Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. they could for Dad. They also looked out for and helped Mom get through the situation. If 1 had questions when I called from Port Orchard to talk with Dad from in his hospital bed, they took the time to answer my questions and to assure me that they were giving him the best possible care they could. Even in his last days, when wc all knew that he could not cany on his fight much longer, the hospital staff never gave up and were there for him and his loved ones. I never heard Dad or Mom say anything neg­ ative about the care the hospital staff provided. Whenever I called him in the hospital he only complained about the food, but then, nobody cooks like Mom and who likes hospital food anyway? As I have traveled across this country for more than 20 years in the Navy, I can tell you that Hastings and Barry County arc lucky to have a hospital that provides the care that Pennock provides. I have seen the inside of many hospitals that I would never care to see again, but Pennock is not one of them. My Dad was an extremely tenacious and stubborn man and he was not about to give up on life basily. but his will to live alone did not had with him after mck in March 2001. f et&fl&n care he than Oct. 4,2003. When they say "Your partners in personal, professional, progressive care’ they mean it and I believe iL David L. Foote, Son of Lawrence G. Foote, Director, United Way, Kitsap County, Bremerton, Wash. One of candidates backed new library To the editor: I see it's election time for mayor and city council in Hastings. I want to remind everyone that Barry Wood, one of the two candidates for mayor, voted to close East Mill Stmt for the new proposed library site. This it not someone we want as mayor of our city. We want someone who will be for the people. I've also heard Barry Wood's brother-in­ law is running for a council seat. We do not need more “yes” men on our city council. We want people who will listen to the public when they make their decisions and who will vote wisely. Doug Ward, Hastings ------ ---------------------------- ,—:------- -4— How to balance budget? Governor Jennifer Granhoim plans to ask people in Michigan about how to balance the 2004 budget in the wake of another $900 million deficit. What would you tell her? n>« Haxinss Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. PuuchKiby.. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Ina 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone:(269) 945-9554 jonn jacoos rreoenc jbcocs President Vfce President Steven Jacoba Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM * David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gfceft (Assistant EMat Scott Brooks. Middleville: “I think this is an unpopular answer. I would tell her to raise taxes for a short time and to limit government spending.” Verna Brown, Hastings: “I am not really sure how io balance the budg­ et but the first thing she should do is to have gov­ ernment workers and the members of the legislature cut their salaries.” Alice Craven, Hastings: “First, she should make the members of the legis­ lature give back those raises they got a few years ago. That would be a good start.” Joyce Reid, Nashville: “If prices of the things we need to buy, from toi­ let paper to car repair, were reduced, people would be able to buy*more and that would help sales tax revenues the state gets.” Brandon PannilL Hastings: “I would tell her to bal­ ance the budget without cutting programs because people rely on programs to get by.” Derek Pannill, Hastings: “I would ask her to start more jobs programs for the people who arc look­ ing for work. If more peo­ ple were working, they could spend more money and help the economy.” Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Temere Brett Bremer Cathy Rueter Ruth Zachary Maroe Westover • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctass£ed ads accepted Monday through Fndey 8 00 am to 530 pm. Saturdays 830 am. to Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Ratoe: $25 per year to Barry County $27 per year to adjonng counties $29 per year eteewhere POSTMASTER: Send addresa changes to: PO BoxB Haeingk. Mi 4905&0802 Second Class Postage Paid at Hosangs, Ml 43058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 23. 2003 - Pape S Delton, Hastings, BISD boards fee increase is just to discuss school budget crisis a tax hike in disguise by Marcie Westover Staff Writer into the stale. The event also encourages coopeation There will be a special joint meeting of the Hastings Area School System, Delton between the districts and allows the boards Kellogg The joint meeting was announced at the Monday night Hastings School Board of and Schools the Barry Intermediate School District at 6:30 p.m. to discuss areas of common concerns. Former Congressman Howard Wolpe. who used to represent Barry County in Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Delton-Kellogg Washington, once made the shrewd observation that there isn’t much difference High School, located at 327 N. Grove Education were all board memebers were urged to attend the special meeting. between a tax and a fee. During his unsuccessful run for governor in 1994, Wolpe challenged incumbent Street in Delton. The status of the state budget and how it In other news the school board: • Was notified of the retirement of Nancy Jrhn Engler's claims of not raising taxes during Engler's fust four years in charge in will affect local school districts will be pre­ Hough tai in from the in-school suspension Lansing. He correctly noted that “fee" and “tax" have a lot more in common than just sented by Tom Clay from the Michigan being a couple of three-letter words. Revenue Council, at the joint meeting. Superintendent of the BISD Jim Hund program at the middle school. • Heard an educational presentation about a “MEAP Diagnostic” program from said that Chy recently attended the Oct 14 Jan Lawson, an elementary science special­ Revenue Confence and has “tons of spe­ ist, who helped write the program aimed at cifics and figures" for the school boards. Hund said that he is expecting “bad testing science skills of fifth-graders. Students will begin taking the test soon that news" due to less and less money coming uses hardware and software from CPS Indeed, when fees for services used by nearly everyone go up, the government is collecting more money at our expense. Meanwhile, we get to hear claims our taxes have not been increased. Not true. We witnessed such smoke and mirrors recently when the state decided to increase fees for a state driver’s license from $13 to $25 and license renewals from $13 to $18. lect an extra $7 late fee if you don't reapply for your license before your birthday in the year it expires. This is not to mention the astronomical increases in fines for drivers who accumu­ late more than seven points for traffic infractions, a new kw passed earlier this year by our lovable gang in Lansing. It certainly can be argued that perhaps those who break traffic laws should pay more Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Engler positive spin on the whole situation by saying they're raising some extra money (an estimated $134 million) without raising taxes. I repeat — not true. There is no argument over the fact the state, like 49 others in this nation, has fallen • Gave final approval for the travel study trip by the Hastings High School Educational Travel Club to go to Chicago. Illinois on Nov. 1 to visit Shedd Aquarium/Oceanarium and the Museum of Science and Industry. • Discussed “Safe School Week." Superintendent Christopher Cooley talked about the school safety pledge students signed. The pledge asked student to avoid bullying or teasing others and to tell an adult if someone is harming them or if to school. • Was told by Cooley there was no con­ traband found at the first dog search of the year at the high school and middle school. The dogs searched the lockers and the park­ • Approved the General Appropriations Act Amendment No. 1 General Operating Fund. stiff fines? Do we just dump them into our overcrowded penal system? Where then is Gov. Jennifer Granhoim and the gang in Lansing have tried to put that old familiar gram in action and answered several sam­ ple questions. ing lot. because of safety issues, but what if the offending motorists simply cannot pay the the additional revenue for the stale? identify and address the specific needs of students. Board members got to see the pro­ another student brings something harmful Costs for chauffeur's licenses, dealer licenses and salvage vehicle licenses also went up considerably, the latter two by more than $50 each. Furthermore, the state can col­ Systems. The program would allow teach­ ers to get real time results from a MEAP type format. This will allow teachers to Know Why You're Investing • Even During a Rally to the 2003-04 • Adopted a resolution to verify that the state's requirements for adult education are being met. • Accepted a gift of $2,790 from the Hastings Soccer Club for the purchase of portable soccer goals and training goals for boys’ and girls' soccer. • Accepted merchandise worth $156.45 from Wal-Mart, including IS child mask on hard economic times. The real debate is over how to provide solutions to the real After enduring three years of falling investing just because you're going to problem — the alarming loss of jobs in Michigan, which results in fewer people being stock prices, investors cheered when the "catch a wave." you may need to re-evalu­ able to pay taxes and buy goods and services. When plants arc shut down and thou­ market rallied somewhat during the first ate your decision. To push the metaphor sands of jobs are lost, you've got to find a way to stop the bleeding. half of 2003. But is a market rally - any further, a rising tide does not lift all boats; and snorkel sets, one swim easy aid. 19 latex swim caps, five packs of sand and sun market rally - reason to jump back into the some stocks will not do well even when the market surges. That's why you always need to be used at the Community Education and In the most recent in a long line of horror stories, we heard the bad news Tuesday that Greenville's largest employer, Electrolux, an appliance manufacturer, is leaving investment fray? town and going to Mexico. This comes on the heels of massive job losses in West Actually, if you're trying to achieve long­ Michigan caused by Pfizer's takeover of the former Upjohn in Kalamazoo, by term financial goals, you probably should Charlotte losing a major manufacturer, by Marshall losing the Eaton Corp., by never take a "time out" from investing in the first place. Of course, that's easier said Steelcase being forced to lay off an awful lot of people, and the list goes on. Michigan appea -s to be in a trade war and if we don't do something about it. Ross Perot’s prediction more than 10 years ago about "that giant sucking sound" from coun­ tries like Mexico will come true. The state has got to stop finding ways to soak the taxpayer and instead look for ways to raise income. Our lawmakers need to do a better job of telling us where we spend to evaluate individual stocks on their mer­ its: management, quality of products, earn­ Recreation Center. ings record, competitiveness within its Education will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in the all-purpose room of industry, etc. than done; during a long "bear” market, • Does a particular stock meet your diver­ when your holdings never seem to go up, it sification needs? Ultimately, your invest­ can be difficult to convince yourself to keep ment success may not really depend on any individual stock, but rather on how well putting in more money. And yet, this type of environment can you choose a diversified portfolio that present some favorable investment oppor­ tunities. Why? Because, by definition, a meets your individual risk tolerance and long-term goals,.,$o. when considering a the same as what raising taxes would do, further harming those who can least afford "down" market means that stock prices are relatively low. That's not to say that all stock - even one that seems to be really "taking oft" - youneed to see how well it to pay more for modern life's necessities, such as driver's licenses the money so we, the taxpayers, have a say in where the cuts should come. Fee increases that almost universally impact average workaday citizens merely does stocks will be a bargain - they won't But if would fit into your holdings. It's hard to At the risk of sounding like a broken record. I've provided a few budget cutting you look carefully, you cin find some high- ideas in this space during the last few weeks, such as rolling back legislators’ pay and quality stocks selling for attractive prices over-emphasize the importance of diversi­ fication. By spreading your money among a foregoing this January’s anticipated drop in the income tax rate. Both of these pro­ during a bear market posals would result in economic stimulus and they would save millions of dollars. Don’t be fooled. The process of raising fees is simply raising taxes in disguise. The investing during bad times, you don't want state instead should rescind fee increases, do some serious budget cutting and do a lot to rush into the market simply because turns that may strike one asset class partic­ of brainstorming about how to solve real problems. things are looking up. That's why. even dur­ ularly hard. You'll find very few certainties in the Though people in high places have made jokes about Ross Perot and have margin­ ing a market rally, you need to know why alised him, he was right when he forecast that sucking sound. Now h's time to do you’re investing - and what you're investing investment world, but here's one of them: something about it because it’s getting louder. in. Ask yourself these questions: There will always be ups and dqwns. Graphic story was appalling To the editor: • Are you trying to "catch a wave"? - Rallies and slumps follow each other in an Many financial experts have no trouble endless cycle. You can't control these identifying the particular causes of bull or events, and you probably can't totally bear markets: a strong (or weak) economy; ignore them, either. But as long as you a jump (or drop) in investor confidence: make well-thought out investment deci­ positive (or negative) national or global sions that are appropriate for your individ­ ual needs, you can take greater control of goal worth rallying behind. While I typically don't read the Court looking for that type of information and now feel I have to censor the newspaper I News and such articles. I was wasting time may have in my house. I think this especial­ events, etc. However, nobody can accurate■y predict how long a market will stay "hot" last evening and read Page 18 of the Oct 16 Banner. ly careless in that a minor was involved, or "cold." So. if you think you should be even when that minor is not named. I was appalled with the graphic account of the testimony that was printed in the arti­ Just because the prosecutor made a quote, doesn't mean he's using good judgment and cle "Dowling man found guilty of sex crime." it has to be printed in a small town paper for all to see, even by those who don't care to. Call me a prude, but a lot of details given That being said, please cancel my sub­ scription to the Banner. could hav- been left out and still conveyed the seriousness of the crime. Yes, I realize this is public information, but I don't go Kathee Pierce. Hastings Barry County Habitat part of Carter project Michigan has been selected to host release. There are about 500,000 Michigan Habitat for Humanity International's Jimmy households that cam less than 50 percent of their county's median income making Carter Work Project in 2005, and the Barry County Habitat affiliate will be involved. Barry's Habitat will be one of the more than 80 Habitat affiliates wrho will be build­ in Hastings. Correction: Apologies go to Brenda Picketi whose photo was mis identified as Lynn Briel in last week’s story about the Barry Community Foundation.--------— ----------- your own financial destiny - and that's a CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a workshop al 6:30 p.m. on Monday. October 27, 2003, in the City Hall Council Chamber for the purpose of receiving and discussing the financial audit for fiscal year ending June 30. 2003. . For additional information pertaining to said workshop, please contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan, or by calling 269-945-2468 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and servic­ es upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings or TDD cal relay services 1-000-649-3777. Health Coverage! 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Those cities will serve as the pri­ mary sites where the Carters and Fullers PROFESSIONALS! “The answer to providing affordable International Founder and President Millard community, but where possible to rebuild a community." President Carter said in a Fuller and his wife Linda will join an esti­ press release. “I am incredibly pleased that mated 3.000 volunteers from the United States and around the world, as they build Michigan has agreed to host the Jimmy Carter Work Project in 2005 and I hope this bouses in partnership with Michigan fami­ lies in need. project will generate optimism in people Struggles with affordable housing are Sl these households, almost 75 percent, or nearly 375.000 families, use more than half their income for housing. evident in communities across the state of Michigan, according to a Habitat press Northeastern Elementary School. 519 East Grand decent, affordable housing hard to find. Of ing homes during the week-long period of June 19-24,2005. “I’m excited." said Barry Habitat wife, Rosalynn, and Habitat for Humanity The next meeting of the Board of variety of stocks - along with bonds, gov­ However, just as you shouldn't stop ernment securities and other investments you can help protect yourself against down­ — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics goggles and 10 pair of intermediate goggles and the rejuvenation of neighborhoods that have incredible potential to contribute posi­ tively to their communities." 1-800-237-2379 MRT SYSTBA OF SOUTHWEST elllHnjMSI oKuLxvur.*. 4"O«U • M'. .”■11 ■i now • amn Hmaaanon » bmui h �P19« 6 - ThurxUy. October 23, 2003 - The Hasting, Banner Not your typical funeral service provider. Russel Kruger WREN Funeral Home is more THE REASONS ARE CLEAR AND SIMPLE: • Wc are locally operated by the Wren Family and have been for a quarter of a century • Collectively we have over 142 years of community service • We are Barry County’s largest centrally located funeral facility • We are situated in a quiet location • We are accessible to all with parking for ox er 100 cars and no exposed, potentially slippery ran ips or stairs to climb. Call us today for all your funeral and cremation needs. 269-945-2471 WREN Funeral Home_______________ 1401 North Broadway, Hastings Ml 49058 Duvid C Wren, Director Atrntwc Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1F.W HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling. Ml 49050 Pistol. Svvc Olmstead (616) 758-M21 church phone. Sunday Service: 9.30 un.; Sunday School 110 un.; Sunday Evening Service 6.00 pm; BrNe Study & Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jeffencm. Father Al Rusnell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 1:30 un. and 11:00 ajn.;Coafaaanu Satwday 3:XM:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Rood. Hasting*. Mkh. W. Clayton Grniaon. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m.; classes for ail ages Montag Worship 10.45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 pun. Wednesday activities 7-00 pjn. are: Randxiws or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or firat grade! Kids Ctab or Junior Bibb quiz (ages 8-IZ); Youth Mtahtaita orTben B.bte Qua (ages 13-19); Adah BMe Smdy - No limits. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43, Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.-noon. M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website www hopeum.com. Office boon: Wednesday & Thursday 9 a_m to 1 p..m. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Schoo: 1045 am Morning Wonhip. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m Wednesday. 6-8 p.m Pioneer Ctab (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) (Pioneer's does not meet in the sum­ mer. the program will begin in Sept) Wednesday. 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Slate Rd (Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Psator of Counseling A Visitation, Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 ajn Adult classes: Jesus Can Relate. Parenting Teenagers A The Fruit of the Spirit Worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sermon Topic through November 2nd. “Home Improve­ ment Series." Kid's For Chris! 1030 a m. (during workshop for 4 years thru 3rd grade). 400 p.m Quiraen and Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m Wednesday Midweek: 900 ajn. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Sing'n Share (Adults) Youth 6th-12th grades, and CLC (Christian Life Club) 3 yrs. old thru 5th Grade NTH Bi-monthly (all church) Coffee fellowship September 28th 10:00 a m. and Senior Coffee Hour begins Thursday September 18th 9 3011 a.m. Fun-Fridavs 7-9 p.m. Jr. Hi Sept 12th A Sr Hi Sept 19th meet at the new church property. North M-43. plan to get dirty. Coming up: Oct 4th Bonfire 4 p.m. (all church) also at the new property. Join us soon, we look forward to worshiping with you. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services ■ 9:15 un. Morning Prayer; 11:00 un. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 600 p.m. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. HMtwkfc 948­ 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ktvkes. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev. Dob Smith Plane 367­ 4061 Worship Services: Sunday. 1100 un.; Sunday School 10 a_m. far all ages EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 'Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P. McCabe 'Il Rector Mr F. William Voetberg Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m and 10 un. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 un. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 un. CHURCH OF THE N AZA RENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 ajn Sunday School Hour. 11«) un Morning Wonhip Semce; 600 pjn. evening Service; Wednesday. 7.00 p.m Services for Adnlis, Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. S mi. South, Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 ajn.; Wontap 11O0 a.m; Evening Service at 6.00 p.m.: Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-l I a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings, MI 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 616-721-1077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Mormon. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 sun . Sunday School 11:15 a.m Nursery provided. Jurnot church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-ooon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m For more information call the church office. WGOOGROVF. BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator Sunday School 9J0; Church Service 10.30 a.m. 309 E Woodlawn. Hasting* Pastor D-n Currie, Soiior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - .Adult Mimstnes; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 ajn Sunday School for all ages; 1045 un.. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m. Evening Service; 700 p.m Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m. Awana. Sr. rjd k. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office, 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor Thursday. Oct 23 -1 00-700 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive; 3:45­ 7:45 pan. Clapper Kids; 5:45-700 pro. Grace Notes; IM p.m. Adventures; 700 p.m Choir. Sat­ urday. Oct 25 - 10. a. m. Catechism 4; 11.00 a.m Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 800 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday, Oct. 26 - 800 A 10:45 a.m Wonhip; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 12:30 pm. Children's Choir. 600-8:00 p.m.. Middle School Youth Group Monday, Oct 27 - 700 pjn.. Vision. Tuesday. Oct 28 - 700 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Oct 29 - 1000 un. Wordwatchers. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Spmt-fdkd church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 tooth of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mkh. 49073. Sun. Praise A WL-dup 1030 ajn., 600 pjn; Wed 6:30 p m. Jesus Ctab for boys A girls ages 4-11 Patton David and Rose MacDonald. An oarii of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special. ' For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) fume* voyager net Barner free building with elevator Io all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor, Liu Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bounu. Music Director, Enn Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday, 8:15 ajn. - Sunday School 9:30a.m. - LIVE! Under the Dome (CoctemS service). Junior Church. y School. 10:30 a.m. Refreshmenu; 11O0 un. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both wonhip services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - IM p m Bell Choir reheanal. 800 Chancel Choir reheanal THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE'Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. IM p.m. prayer meeting in the lounge. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CH RIST 541 N. Michigan Are.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors' (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Claas 1000 ajn.; Wontap 11 flO un.. 600 pjn. Wedareday: B.bk Claw 700 p.m. Classes for all ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Darnel Hofmann 62’ 5400. Wonhip Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 ajn. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9.30 un. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mkh. 49058 ( 269 ) 945 5463 Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Service* - 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wonhip; 10.00 a.m Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 10:10 un. Church School; 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship. The 9:00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH-AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided for both servic­ es SPECIAL EVENTS: Ort. 26 Jtctive New Members CwtemCry Services; Pony Exprm Rua; 29-38 Noah's Htafoweeu Parties This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FlNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. ______ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan GRAND RAPIDS - David L. Heilman, of Grand Rapids. Michigan, died at home on Friday. Oct 1O.-2OO3. David was bom June 3, 1971, in Charlotte. Michigan. David graduated from Michigan State Uni vers’tj with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1994. He worked for Earth Tech in Grand Rapids. MI. David was active with the Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, going on mission trips to Albania and Okinawa, and holding Bible stud­ ies in his home. He also volunteered his time at Camp Beechpoint in Allegan, MI and DeGage Ministries a soup kitchen in Grand Rapids. His interests involved biking, camping, softball and snow sluing. Surviving are his parents Stephen and Paula (Wiley) Heilman of Charlotte: sister Krista (Rob) Sheldon of Nashville; grandparents Paul and Mavis Stults of Weslaco. Texas, Royal and Mildred Kirby of Ionia, MI; aunts and uncles Craig (Jean) Wiley of Georgia, Mark Wiley of Charlotte, Eileen (Troy) TenEyck of Nashville, MI, Raeann Volk­ mann of Phelps. Wl. Sandra LaMont of Carson City, MI, Valerie (Dan) Schmitz of Ionia, Gail (Paris) Carpenter of Eaton Rapids; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfa­ thers Nathan Wiley in March 1972 and Calvin Heilman in July 1993. Funeral services >cfe held Saturday, Oct 18, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastor Doug Smith of Calvary Church officiating. Interment was in West Cannel Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Beechpoint 3212 125th Allegan, MI 49010 or DeGage Ministries 144 S. Division Grand Rapids. MI 49503, envelopes are available at the funeral home. Further information available at www.prayfunerJ.com Mrs. Doris M. Swan HASTINGS - Mrs. Doris M. Swan, age 67. of Hastings, died Wednesday. Oct 22, 2003. in Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. Paul E. Nickerson Sr. HASTINGS - Paul E. Nickerson Sr., age 73. of Hastings, passed away October 19. 2003 at home. Paul E. Nickerson Sr. was bom March 26. 1930 in Kalamazoo, the son of Charles L. and Maijorie D. (Brower) Nickerson Sr. He was raised in Kalamazoo and attended Kalamazoo public schools. He was married to Dorene J. DeRoos on Oct. 21, 1950 at Grand Rapids. Paul and Dorene Nickerson reside in Hastings. He was employed at Bradford White in Middleville, and Hastings Aluminum Products in Hastings. Paul was a member of the Masons and Barry County Conservation Club. He loved trap shooting and driving the truck. He was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Dorene J. Nickerson; three sons, Paul (Sheila) Nickerson Jr. of Hastings. Perry (Wendy) Nickerson of Bellevue, and Preston (Amy) Nickerson of Hastings; three daughters. Pamela (Clint) Carothers, of Nashville. Patricia (l;i*dik) Browne of Hastings and Polly (Scon) Vande Guchte of Kalkaska; 17 grand­ children and 18 great grandchildren; seven brothers and sisters. Charles Nickerson Jr. of Petemant, Alabama, Mary Holtzlander of Grand Rapids, Beverly Demull of Rockford. Nancy Rooney of Plymouth. Becky Grey of Grand Rapids. Sam Nickerson of Six Lakes. Robert Nickerson of Grand Rapids; brothers and sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his sister. Darlene Devereaux of Sandy Lake. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services or vis­ itation. Memorial contributions may be made to: Barry Community Hospice, P.O. box 308. Hastings. Ml 49058. Arrangc.nents by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. HASTINGS - Richard M. Nixon, age 95, of Hastings, died Tuesday. Oct 21, 2003, at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Nixon was bom on May 14, 1908, in Nampa. Idaho, the son of John and Elizabeth (Rork) Nixon. He came to Hastings in the early 1920s and amended Hastings schools, graduating in 1927 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend Davenport-McLaughlin Business School in Grand Rapids. He was married to Greta E. Bachelder on Nov. 25, 1928. He was employed as superintendent of the water treatment plant for the City of Hastings from 1953 until retiring in 1972. Previous employment included EW. Bliss Co., Pet Milk Co. and Hastings Middle School. He owned and operated the former Eastsidc Grocery Store. He also worked in construc­ tion and was a clerk for the Michigan Central Railroad. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a Life Member and Past Noble Grand of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 58, was past president of the Hastings High School Athletic Boosters. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, western novels. University of Michigan football and basket­ ball. Mr. Nixon was honored in September of 2003- by the Grand Rapids White Caps Baseball Team by throwing out the first baH at their game. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife Greta on June 13, 1992; and daughter Barbara Kruko on Sept 25,2002. Surviving are a daughter, Joyce (Wayne) Morgan of Hastings; son John (Chris) Nixon of Jenison; nine grandchildren; 22 great­ grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and son-in-law William Kruko of Hastings. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Burial will be at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hastings. There will be no funeral home visitation. There will be a memorial reception at the First United Methodist Church following services. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, at Hastings' First United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathy Brown officiating. Mrs. Doris M. Swan, age 67, of Hastings, died Wednesday. Oct. 22, 2003, in Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. I Russell J. Taylor Sr. ALTO - Russell J. Taylor Sr., age 82 of Alto, passed away Oct 14. 2003 at home. Russell J. Taylor Sr. was bom on April 9. 1921 at Roselawn. Mich., the son of Edward and Anna (Lepage) Taylor. He was raised and attended schools in Wakefield, Mich. He was married to Betty Jean Bush on Aug. 15. 1947, at Mishawaka, Ind. Worked, lived and raised two children in Caledonia. He was employed at Standard Oil. He delivered fuel in the Caledonia area. He was a member of the Caledonia Sportsman Club. Russell was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for hunting, fishing, and trap shooting. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a sergeant, serving with the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his son, Russell John (Andrea) Taylor Jr. of Caledonia; grandchil­ dren. Russell J. Taylor III at home. Jennifer L. Taylor of Boulder. Colorado. Preceding him in death were his wife. Betty Jean Taylor; daughter. Phyllis DeBoer; grandsons. Oliver and Brian DeBoer, and brothers and sisters. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday afternoon, Oct 25. 2003 at 2 p.m. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Rev. Norman C. Kohns officiating. A luncheon will follow the memorial sen ice al the Fellowship Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by Home. Middleville. the Beeler Funeral WOODLAND - Russell Kruger, age 81. of West Broadway. Woodland, died Friday. Oct 17, 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Kruger was bom April 21, 1922 in Wakefield. Mich., the son of Paul and Celia (Pellerin) Kroger. He was raised in the Wakefield-Verona areas and attended schools tliere. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Anny from Nov. 9. 1942 until Jan. 20. 1946. Russell was married to Arlene Schray on Sept. 19. 1947. He was employed at Consumers Energy for 39 years, retiring in 1986. Prior to entering the military he worked for the Chicago-Northwest Railroad in V/akefield for a time. He was a member of Woodland Eagles Lodge. Lake Odessa V.F.W. Post; attended Nashville Baptist Church, long-time Woodland volunteer fireman, avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening, playing horseshoes, softball, bowling, woodworking, producing and selling cider. Mr. Kruger is survived by his daughter, Bonnie (Tom) Burghdoff of Woodland; sons, Denny (Julie) Kroger of Hastings, Kenny (Pat) Kruger of Woodland and Ed (Stacy) Kruger of Woodland; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grand­ children; brothers, William “BilT Kroger of Lansing; nieces and nephews including a special niece, Betty (Herb) Miller of Woodland. >. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Arlene on April 21, 1996; sister, Isabel! Ulrey; brothers, Lloyd. Pete, Al. Melvin, Gerald, Ray, Don and Casey. Services were held Monday, Oct 20. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Frederick Lowell Mead ATLANTA - Frederick Lowell Mead 67 passed away Sept. 26,2003 at his residence fol­ lowing an extended illness. He was bom June 29,1936 to Robert and Roberta (Green) Mead in Vermontville MI Mr Mead Worked at Metol&Tile, EW. Bliss in Hastings. Later in life he was self employed as a logger, and truly enjoyed his time outdoors. it He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved playing his guitar and singmg. j . •. Lowell is survived by his sons Phillip Mcttd of Mancelona MI; Thomas (Shannon) Mead of Battle Creek MI; daughters Terne (Ike) Bursiey of Charlotte MI; Candy Carroll of Hastings MI; ex-wife Joyce Cook of Bellevue MI; also ex­ wife and best friend Frances (Dawson) Mead of Atlanta MI. also stepchildren Don Nicho’s of Atlanta MI. Russ Nichols of Hastings MI, Cathy Nichols and Lory (Mike) Maxson both of Dearborn Heights MI, Jody Nichols of Flatrock MI. mother Roberta Mead and sister Rose (Jack) Dawson both of Nashville Ml; numerous grand­ children, great grandchildren lots of nieces and nephews. He was preceded 11 death by his father Robert; his daughter Dawn (Mead) Hayes; his grand­ daughter Amy Jo Bursiey and his brother Jesse Mead. Funeral services were held Tuesday Sept 30 2003 at the Green Funeral Home in Atlanta MI. Pastor David Fisher officiating. Interment took place at Briley Twp. Cemetery Atlanta MI. Etoral N. “Tory" Castelein HASTINGS - Eloral N. "Tory" (jrctein. age 93, of Hastings died Monday, Oct. 20. 2003 at her residence. Mrs. Castelein was born on Jan. 19, 1910 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the daughter of Roy and Katie (DeMaranville) Tift. She was raised in Carlton Township and E. Cooper areas, moving to Hastings in 1917 and attended the Ryan School. She was married to Forest "Red’’Smith in 1932 and he died in 1960. She married Robert Castelein in 1964 and he died in 1978. Mrs. Castelein's employment included Hastings Manufacturing Company doing her patriotic duty during World War II, Orchard Industries, Carriage House Restaurant and Shirkey’s Grocery Store. Mrs. Castelein was an avid gardener, enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Mrs. Castelein is survived by her daughters, Priscilla Winters of Grand Ledge and Sally (Jack) VanHouten of Hastings; sons. Chuck (Sue) Smith of Hastings. Donald (Pam) Smith of Hastings. Linford Smith of Nashville; step-son, Rob (Deb) Castelein of Petoskey; many grand­ children. great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Preceding her also in death wen! son Vernon Smith; daughter. Mildred Dillingham, grand­ sons, Steven Smith and Robert Winters; brothers, Leo and Clancy Tift; and sister, Thelma Steele. Family would like to especially thank her caregiver LaWanda for her love and care. Also Rich and Barb for the beautiful job taking care of her flower, and lawn. Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Judy Scholten officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bany Community Hospice in lieu of flowers. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hasvngj Banner - Thursday. October 23. 2003 - Page 7 Economic development summit is next Thursday by Patricia Johns ending his career there as chief economist. Staff Writer Barry The Economic County Erickcek is the senior regional analyst This unit uses smart growth strategies as it revitalizes and assists communities and for downtown areas. He is also managing the new Michigan Main Street, Blueprints for the for W.E. Upjohn Institute Development Alliance will bring three Employment Research. His responsibili­ experts to the first Barry County Economic ties include conducting research and analy­ Michigan Downtowns, ad building down­ Development Summit at J p.m. Thursday, sis on regional economic and employment issues, preparing regional economic towns program and incentives for commu­ impact studies of area firms. He also eval­ Redevelopment programs. Stadel Manshum says, “We want to hear Oct. 30. at the Pierce Creek Cedar Institute. Economic Development Alliance uates local development efforts. nities participating in Brownfield questions from local business owners and Director Dixie Stadel Manshum says. "We He also edits “Business Outlook for are so excited to be bringing insights from West Michigan.*' the institute's quarterly George Erickcek, Bob Trezise and John report, which examines the economic con­ This summit should bring some ideas Hanieski to local business owners and and possible answers to questions to help municipal leaders. We think this is a great ditions and performance of metropolitan areas in West Michigan. opportunity for the sharing of ideas about Before joining the institute in 1987 he w hat works " The summit is co-sponsored by the served as economic analyst for the West Manshum asks that those interested regis­ Michigan Regional Planning Commission. ter by today, Thursday. Oct 23. For more Cedar Pierce Graphics. Foundation Barry and the the county bring about appropriate growth. Since seating at dinner is limited, Stadel J-Ad Trezise brings his experience as director information about the summit or to regis­ Community of the Michigan Economic Corporation's ter, call 945-8995. There is no charge for County community assistance team to the summit. this event. Institute, Creek the officials, no matter what.’’ Barry Telephone Company. The event starts at 4 p.m.. with talks by Allerdings to celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary Trezise. Hanieski and Erickcek beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is limited to the first 100 to register, but participants can just attend the summit. The summit is at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute at 710 Cloverdale Road. Stadel Manshum says. “Several of our board members in the Alliance have attended other presentations. Wc decided that we wanted to tailor a presentation for our county. Before we can work regionally, we have to know what we want to accom­ GIRL, Faith Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 8, 2003 at 1:43 p.m. to Rachel Havens and Van Stauffer of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents arc Gary and Gail Haven’s from Hastings and the late Albert and Eva Stauffer, also of Hastings. plish as a county first.” Hanieski is the principal of Economics Consulting Services, which provides eco­ nomic community and development expertise and forensic economic analysis. GIRL, Madelynn Kathleen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Ocl. 6. 2003 at 9:45 a.m. to Anna and Jeremy Miller of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Ingham County is one of the firm's clients. Hanieski serves as economic develop­ ment coordinator for the Ingham County Economic Development Corporation. Hanieski worked for the Michigan Department of Commerce for 18 years. Five Hastings students win AP Scholar awards Five students at Hastings High School have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board, in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the col­ lege-level AP exams. Students took AP GIRL, Kaitlyn Nichole, bom at Pennock Hospital cm Oct. 8, 2003 at 8:24 a.m. to Sherry Zuidema of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Justin David, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 7, 2003 at 8:15 a.m. to Shannon and Jim Warner of Sunfield. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. TWINS, Alex and Andrew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 7, 2003 to Christine and Dennis Bassett of Hastings. Alex was bom at 5:44 p.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 4 ozs. Andrew was bom at 5:46 p.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 8 ozs. BOY, Tylar Raymond-Mac, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 5, 2003 at 12:50 p.m. to James and Alicia (Franzone) Kaufman of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 inch­ es long. • » (Advanced Placement) exams last May after complet­ ing challenging college-level courses at their high schools. The College Board rec­ ognizes several levels of achievement based on the number of year-long courses and exams (or their equivalent semesterlong courses and exams). Four Hastings High School students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by GIRL, Reign Renae, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 6,2003 at 8:07 p.m. to Jamie Lee Lancaster and Ryan Simmet of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jayce Eric Detroit, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 6, 2003 al 8:14 a.m. to Chad and Freedom Kaufmann of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. completing three or more AP examinations with grades of 3 or higher. They were Justin Prater. Jennifer Shaw, Nicole Swartz and Alicia Totten. One student, Andrew Worth, qualified GIRL, Brooklyn Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 2, 2003 at 1:59 p.m. to Nicole Loucks and Shane Rinc of Delton. Weighing 5 lbs. 9 3/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Justice, bom al Pennock Hospital on Sept. 27. 2003 at 5:08 p.m. to Heather Lawrence and Jason Pyle of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 4.5 ozs. and H inches long. Bryan and Paula Alierding of Hastings commemorated their 25th anniversary on Oct. 6, 2003. They spent their anniversary celebrating with their immediate family. The couple has two daughters, Katie and Abbie. BOY, Eric Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 29, 2003 at 1:37 p.m. to MyRandia Trotter and Scott Coolidge of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 23 inches long. GIRL, Elie Kay Ruble Oom, bom at Butterworth/Spectrum at 11:02 a.m. to David and Sarah Oom of Caledonia. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. On October 17. 2003 Alice Durbin cele­ brates her 90th birthday. Alice was bom and raised in Barry County and spent most of her life here. Today. Alice spends part of the year in Venice. Florida where her daughter Trudy lives and the rest of the year at Fair Lake in Barry County. Her son Larry still resides in Barry County. Besides her children. Alice has four grand­ children and six great grandchildren. She will celebrate her birthday with a dinner in her honor. If you would like to wish Alice a Happy Birthday, you may send a card to her at 12255 Manning Lake Rd.. Delton. MI 49046. Englert h/Lan terman engagement announced Marriage licenses Ed and Panda Englerth, of Hastings, announce the engagement of their daughter, Adrial Mithril. to Kyle Robert Lanterman Kyle is the son of Robert and Wendy Lanterman of Ludington. MI. A December wedding is planned. The bride will major in Social Work al Indiana University, where the groom will be finishing graduate studies for Physical Therapy. Michael Frank Pierson. Freeport and Diana Renee Merlau, Delton. Eric Steven Paavo, Hastings and Monica Lynn Patnoude, Kalamazoo. Lonnie James Arnold. Wayland and Lisa Marie Hall. Wayland. Jason Robert Frisbie, Hastings and Amy Angelsa Abbott. Hastings. Charlie John Bunton. Olathe. KS and Destiny Jo Ann SeebetKansas City. MO. Christopher Craft, Nashville and Tetrie Loraine BrandenBurg/Nasltville. David Morgan Boudinot. Concord, CA and Amy Melissa Erwin. Concord, CA. Richard Russell Lampman, Jr., Delton and Brenda Lynn Spencer, Delton. Charles Nicholas Teunessen, Middleville and Shannon Lynn Lundstrum, Middleville. Alice Willison Durbin celebrates 90th B-day Bring your special event Thompsons to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Karen (Kidder) and Russ Thompson were married at the First Baptist Church. Oct 28, ...., photos Jo us 1978. In honor of their 25th anniversary, their sons. Michael. Matthew and Mark, are host­ ing an open house at the home of Karen's par­ ents at 4987 Wood School Road. This will be Sunday, Oct 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. Family, friends and co-workers are all invited to this professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings cm M-43 happy event. ELECTION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of the exams. The College Board's AP program offers students the opportunity to take challeng­ ing college-level courses while still in high school, and to receive college credit, BOY, Gabriel Carl, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 25, 2003 at 7:34 pm. to Janette and Kenneth Stewart of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Gage Avery, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 1, 2003 at 3:55 a.m. to Aaron and Susan Richmond of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. Notice is hereby given that the Odd Year City General Election wM be held in the City of Hastings in said County and State, on Tuesday, November 4, 2003, from 700 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing candidates lor the following offices: MAYOR FOR FOUR YEAR TERM ONE COUNCIL MEMBER FROM EACH WARD FOR FOUR YEAR TERMS ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM advanced placement, or both for success­ ful performance on the AP exams. Almost secondary schools worldwide who took GIRL, Destiny Marylyn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 2, 2003 at 7:45 to Esther Chaffee and Rick Hilliard of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches AP exams performed at a sufficiently high long. 15 percent of the more than one million high school students in more than 14,000 POLLING PLACE LOCATION: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL 232 W. GRAND STREET, HASTINGS. MICHIGAN. (CORNER BROADWAY AND GRAND) level to merit the recognition of AP Scholar. Most of the nation's colleges and uni­ versities award credit, advanced place­ ment, or both based on successful per­ formance on the AP exams. More than GIRL, Jacquelyn Rae. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 30, 2003 at 8:11 p.m. to Kevin and Michele Erb of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inches long. it (sophomore standing) to students pre­ BOY, Brandon Cole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 30. 2003 at 8:30 a.m. to Tina and Demis Steffes of Hastings. Weighing senting a sufficient number of qualifying 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. 1.400 institutions award a full year’s cred­ grades. Thirty-four AP exams are offered in a wide variety of subject areas, each consist­ ing of multiple-choice and free-response (essay or problem-solving) questions BOY’, Kaner John, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 26, 2003 al 8:21 a.m. to Mary and Ryan Post of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. (except for the studio art exam which eval­ Everil G. Manshum City Clerk 0852SM7B St Rose Parish Festival Dinner Sunday, Oct. 26,h 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm uates students' original artwork). WHAT: SLACK JACK, TABLE GAMES, MONEY WHEEL A ROULETTE WHEN: OCTOBER 25. 2003 Wren Funeral Home Welcomes New Director 7 XX) PM - 12:00 AM WHERE: HASTINGS ELKS CLUB. 102 e. “After an extensive search, we are pleased to welcome Michael L Naperalsky to our staff. Mike comes to us with excellent credentials. As one of our Licensed Directors, Mike’s experience, technical skills and his genuine caring attitude to help others will be an invaluable asset to the families we serve." 1401 North Broadway n Funeral Home, inc. Hastings. MI 49058 • 269-945-2471 WoodlaWN. Hastings THERE IS A $2.00 COVER CHARGE AT THE DOOR. Dinner $7 Adult $4 Children 5-12 CASH BAR AVAILABLE. �Page 8 - Thursday. October 23. 2003 - The Hastings Banner to Turkeyville for a meal and visited Southern Exposure. Their next meeting will be at the church on Nov. 12 with Doris McCaul and Betty Carey the hostesses. The program that day will be about hats. William and Jewel Eckstrom arc paternal grandparents of their seventh grandchild, San, Riley Thomas, bom Oct. 14 to Tim and Lynda Eckstrom of Sandy Hook. Conn. Riley weighted 8 lbs.. 12 1/2 oz. Maternal grandparents are Claude and Mary Smith of Tomorrow evening there is to be a benefit meal at St. Edwards’ Family Center with several churches combining efforts to guest church will sing during the service. The host church choir is under the direction raise funds for Erk Chase, who Had severe injuries in an accident a few months ago. of Jill (Gariinger) Booher Orville and Virginia Decker were honored Sunday during coffee hour at Central United The pre-game meal will include soup and sandwiches, desserts and more. Serving will Methodist Church, with their five sons and families hosting a reception in honor of the begin at 4 p.m. Sunday at 2 a.m. will be the time to parents' 55th wedding anniversary Oct. 18. Joining the occasion were Dennis of cht'nee our clocks back an hour as wc head into Standaid Time after half a year of Portland, with son Kyle and daughter Kristy and husband; Allen and Kathy of Hastings; Jim and Terri with son Jared Stahl of Daylight Savings Tune. “Haunted Hayrides’’ are available on Saturday. Oct. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the campground at Bertha Brock Park, west of Ionia. Les Danseurs Dance Club of Greater Lansing invites guests to a ballroom dii.ee at the Grait'j Ledge Country Club Saturday, Oct. 25. The live band is “Now and Then." Dance lessons by Jose and Irma Cayao start at 7 p.m., followed by open dancing from 8 Hastings; Steven and Jackie with Zachary, Andrea and Samantha of Rockford; Brian and Jenny with sons of Lake Odessa, and Lyle and Joan Sandbrook. Fall is upon us. The major outdoor work now is raking leaves. One sees piles of leaves along the roadside or big bags of leaves stacked. The branches of some trace are showing their skeletal formation. A few Woodland. Ruth and Weldell Olsen. The birth was in Danbury. Conn. Jacoba Lucas, 93, of McBain, who died Oct. 15. Mrs. Lucas is survived by five children, two sisters, and sister-in-law Mrs. Bertha Fredricks of Lowell. A 1904 Lake Odessa Wave carried a short item about mortality In Michigan. The sta­ tistics reported are quite a contrast to today's figures. Michigan that year had 2,593 deaths in August. Of that number, 576 were infants under a year old, 199 of children ages 1 to 4, 677 of persons above the age of 65. Causes of death included tubercolosis of the lungs 163, other forms of TB 27. typhoid fever 41, diphtheria and croup 10, scarlet fever 7, measles 3, whooping cough 7, pneumonia 56, diarrheal diseases under 2 years 211, cancer 134, and accidents and violence 203. Bernice Hamp. Sharon Goodemoot and Elaine Gariock attended the West Michigan conference annual meeting of United Methodist Women at Marshall. Others In Church treated their new pastor. Mark Jarvie, to dinner al Comer Landing near attendance came from the length of West Michigan. Among those who visited were Ionia. About 20 church members attended Oct. 5. Leland and Ruth Turner of Ohio They are former Hastings residents. Ruth had served Alethians of Central UMC gathered at the George and Kathy Carpenter home on Goddard Road Tuesday, Oct 14. The invit­ as Lansing District president and later as West Michigan president. The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be ed speaker was Rev. William Kren of Romulus. He Is familiar with this area since open Saturday. Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the same time the genealogy library he once served a United Brethren church at will be open and staffed. The local historical Congregational Church, with a dinner to fol­ Eagle. The Women's Fellowship spent Saturday. low. The combined choirs of the host and Oct. 4, on their annual trip day. They drove society has final plans in place for the com­ ing Christmas 'Round the Town on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. your own snacks and beverages. There is to be a rummage sale, sponsored by the local VFW auxiliary. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 30 and 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the VFW #4461 post home Looking far ahead, the fall meeting of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will be on Nov. 20 in Ionia. Ordination of the Rev. Mark Jarvie of the First Congregational Church will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Vermontville Kay Klein and Jan Leak will be the crafters, with items for sale, alog with baked goods from society members. Fourth-graders made their fall visit to the depot last week. They will make decorations \t for the rooms a^d the tree In November. it V V V if V V if On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Woodland UMC will hold its annual Fall Festival from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be sweet rolls, doughnuts and coffee, Christmas items, crafts, those sturdy denim woven rugs, cut­ lery. baked goods and books. V EMERGENCY SITUATION! it Wn devastated about Hie amoewt of jewelry still reiuitiij. if For e few short days we are jiviij you, oir veiled customers, on final oyportiiity to buy at these fabulous prices before we V V V it CLOSE THE POORS FOREVER! s| ONLY7 DAYS REMAINING School election workers gam pay raises at Delton at. . if. a i kJ Lns B by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg Board of Education has approved a recommendation to increase the rate of pay for election workers. With the rate of pay increase, election \f workers now will earn $7.50 per hour and with the chairperson at $8 per hour. The measure is retroactive to the Sept. 23 spe­ cial election. V In other news the board: • Approved the following winter coaches: Mike Mohn (varsity basketball). Dave Harmsen (jayvee basketball). Adam Weldon (frosh basketball), Jim Hogoboom (eighth grade A basketball), Don Farrell, if HUNDREDS I UPON HUNDREDS OF JEWELRY ITEMS PRICED AT JUST (eighth grade B basketball), Mike Marcinek (seventh A basketball), Ryan Post (seventh B basketball), Kelly Yoder (varsity volley­ ball), Teresa Delaphiano (varsity competi­ tive cheer), Amanda Niebauer (jayvee com­ petitive ci^er) and Rob Heethuis (varsity wrestling). There will be a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, in the high school media center concerning the football bleachers and driveway/parking projects. • Accepted a bid from H & H Truck Parts for $850 each for the purchase of two used buses. • Granted approval for the fifth grade camp at Sherman Lake YMCA Nov. 17-21. • Approved the participation resolution for the Michigan School Program. > IM w /° nihe ▼ dollar All Furniture, Fixture*, end Eqoiifrmait* hr Silt Mon. thru Fri. 9:30 am -5:30 pm • Sat. 9:30 am -3:00 pm 2)<wis ftmLrt Readiness Boorish backtab Dear Annie: I recently attended a cocktail party without my husband. (He had a business meeting.) A friend of ours - married, I might add - could not keep his hands to himself. At one point during the evening, he started rub­ bing my back, even putting his hands under­ neath my shirt to do so. Although there were plenty of other people around, including his wife, no one seemed to notice. I got up and walked away from him. This man’s wife is a very good friend of mine, so I'm not sure how to handle the situa­ tion. So far. I have kept quiet, but I dread those occasions when I see this man, although he acts as if nothing ever happened. Can you please help me decide what to do? I don't like secrets. - Chicago Fan Dear Chicago: Is it possible this man was so inebriated that he has no recollection of what happened? Whatever the reason for his boorish behavior, telling the man's wife would certainly stir up a hornet's nest and end the friendship. Give him one more chance. If he attempts anything remotely like this again, tell him you will inform all interested parties. Then keep your word. Stopping stuttering Dear Annie: Finding help and knowing what to do for a child who stutters can be frustrating and even heartbreaking for par­ ents. They aren't sure where to turn, and many are repeatedly told "it's just a phase." But the millions who struggle daily with stuttering know that's not always true. Early intervention is critical and successful in preventing stuttering from becoming a life­ long problem. Help and information are read­ ily available through The Stuttering Foundation of America. For a free copy of our brochure. "If You Think Your Child is Stuttering," in English or Spanish, or for more information, please tell your readers to call us at 1-800-992-9392 (wv. w stutteringhelp.org). Your column provides a wonderful public service to your readers. - Jane Fraser, President, The Stuttering Foutidatfoe?’ /* Dear Jane Fraser Thm you for giving us the opportunity to tell our readers that today is International Stuttering Awareness Day. Sixty million people worldwide struggle with stuttering, and help is available. Anyone who needs assistance should contact your organi­ zation for more information. Sudden silence Dear Annie: 1 never miss your column in the Hartford. Conn., Courant. and 1 hope you can help me. My daughter, "Abby," is 39 years old, married and the mother of a darling 5-year-old girl. They live 1.500 miles way. Until last year, we had been on very good terms. Suddenly. Abby stopped speaking to me. returning my calls, responding to my let­ ters and e-mails, and never acknowledged a birthday gift that I sent. I received no birthday or Mother’s Day card or call from her. My son-in-law invited me to visit them last January, but Abby cancelled at the last minute. Abby always was a difficult child and often blamed me for things over which I had no control. She once gave the silent treatment to her father for several years for no reason. Abby's grandmother died last year, uid it upset her terribly. I believe this could be the reason her hostility has resurfaced. My ocher children are puzzled by her behavior. 1. of course, am sad and angry, and I miss my granddaughter terribly. Other than riding out the storm, do you have any advice for me? — Connecticut Mom Dear Mom: Abby could probably use some professional therapy, but she isn't likely to admit it. Would your son-in-law or one of your ocher children be willing to mediate or at least clarify what’s bothering her? It might help. Good luck. 0 Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County 0 and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services "if Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation V Pre-Planning Sen-ices Available Serving All Faiths ii' 138 West State Street • Hastings 269-948-9884 and Marcy Sugar Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director s EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD! Jkomai by Kathy Mitchelll Girrbach Funeral Home OBW V MAILBOX Bernice Goodemoot and Linda (Wolverton) Athem are nieces of Mrs. arc stripped to their branches. In observance of Pastor Appreciation Month, members of First Congregational to midnight. Price Is $25 per couple. Bring jrfnnie’s PERMIT #2003-02 ii 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings. MI 49058 Awkward affair Dear Annie: My 13-year-old son has been assigned to a team of middle school teach­ ers. One of them is the woman with whom my wife had a lesbian affair, which culmi­ nated in our divorce. The two have contin­ ued their relationship. How could any sensible person allow a child to be placed in a class taught by the woman who ruined his parents' marriage? The entire school administration and most of the other parents know the grim details, but our son does not. The school district sees nothing wrong with this arrangement, and I am wondering if the fact that the affair involved same-sex partners had an impact on the decision. Perhaps they are overly con­ scious of being politically correct Can you tell me if I am off base with all the alarm bells ringing in my head about this setup? - Baffled Dad Out West Dear Dad: Arc there other teachers avail­ able for this team? Does this teacher treat your son differently from any other student? If there arc other teachers open for the posi­ tion, or if your son is having a problem with her, you should let the principal know of your concerns. Political correctness should have nothing to do with iL As a parent, you need to be sure your son is treated fairly, and you must feel comfortable discussing his progress with his teachers. Since this teacher is involved in a relationship with the boy's mother, it could be awkward for her to instruct him. Meanwhile, you still sound plenty angry. Short-term counseling might help you come to terms with your present situation. Please give it a try. Hold the hot hi . Dear Annie: I disagree with your response to "Dazed and Confused in Texas," whose wife hot-tubs in the nude with her father. You said that was out of line. It's actually completely normal and acceptable, particu­ larly if those involved are related or long­ time friends. Many people choose to enjoy hot tubs and saunas in the buff, both here and abroad, and there’s nothing sexual about it - Bubbles in Madison, Wis. Dear Bubbles: If the woman in question did not do other things, such as ignore her husband and favor her father, we might agree with you. However, under the circum­ stances indicated in the letter, we felt the hot-tubbing was another way for Dad to exert control and enjoy an intimacy with his daughter that her husband did not share. The whole relationship seemed unhealthy, and the hot-tubbing simply sent it over the edge. All you nudists out there can relax. This wasn't about you. Crasser come dean Dear Annie: Please, please encourage "Somewhere in the Midwest’ to tell his wife immediately that he is a cross-dresser. One day when the children were little, the kids and I awoke in the early morning hours to find Daddy "dressed." I questioned my marriage, my life and my judgment. I still panic when he is home alone. My heart pounds out of my chest with worry that the children might get up early and discover their daddy dressed in Mommy's clothing again. I constantly look at my lingerie and wonder if he has worn it when I wasn't home. To discover this fetish after you think you have a solid marriage is incredibly painful. I know that I would not be so hurt and unable to heal had I known from the beginning. Don't get me wrong — I don't regret marrying him. because I would not otherwise have my four wonderful children. I'm dealing with the pain and getting help, but I wanted this man to realize that his wife will cope better the earlier she knows. -- Still Hurting in Ohio Dear Ohio: Only one who has been through it can know how devastating such a discovery can be. Thank you for your words of wisdom. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox®comcastjiet, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web paye at www.creafors.com. . COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �William H. and Rose Cadart Stanton By Joyce Weinbrecht The following manuscript in the Stanton folder was written by some one other 'han the authors of the last two stories. No author is given, nor is the manuscript dated. William H. Stanton was bom on Feb. 7, 1860, the third son of Austin and Armenia Buckingham Stanton, in Assyria Township, Barry County. Rose I. Cadart was bom in Battle Creek on May 2, 1859, the daughter of Alexander and Louise Drummond Cadart who moved to a farm near Lacey in 1865. William H. Stanton and Rose Cadart were married on Oct. 22, 1882. They built a new house on the Stanton farm, but never moved into it They continued to live in the farm house with their parents. Austin died on Feb. 10, 1888. Armenia had a stroke and required constant care. She died on Sept 9, 1903. William H. Stanton attended country school. His son, Walter, also attended country school, high school and Michigan Agricultural School. He married Nellie Norman and they returned to the farm, which Austin had enlarged to 110 acres. William continued to clear more land and dig drainage ditches. He built two new bams in 1900. He increased the number of live­ stock. He hired farm help, which increased the need for more income. William purchased 45 acres from Charles A. Pursell on April 2, 1892. He paid with a loan of $1,000 at 7 percent interest. This land joined the farm on the east line. The 1928 Plat Map shows 154 plus acres in this farm, Assyria Township Section 5. In the meantime, the boundaries of their world were growing broader. Lacey got that modem convenience called the telephone. Bert R., 29; Jessie R. 33, Frank, 36; Russell, 62, Earl. J. 24, Sybil J. 22, and Ella A.. 39. The Lacey Mutual Telephone Company was organized in 1910. This connected neighbors Community Spelling Bee, library auction to be held at new location by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The challenge is on! Wil) Hastings Mutual Insurance spellers retain their hold as top win­ ners of the annual Community Spelling Bee? Two different teams of spellers — Jill Daniels and John Shields and Rica Veras and Lisa Weiss from Hastings Mutual — emerged with first place trophies the first two times the bee has teen held Excitement is already building for the third annual event set for Saturday. Nov. 22 to bene­ fit the work of the Barn County Literacy Council. This year, the Community Spelling Bee will be held at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall and refreshments will be served in the school’s cafeteria. (The first two events were held at PirrOc.Cedar Creek institute).' Two-pMMAeMM ndighMfcJcoworkers, spouses, etc. arc being encouraged to register for the spelling bee. The number of teams will be limited to 30 this year. No need to memorize the dictionary to join the friendly, but serious competition. Lists of the spelling words to be used during the bee are available to participants at the Hastings Public Library and Hastings High School. Last year’s participants ranged in age from 15 to 82 years. Businesses, organizations or individuals are welcome to sponsor a team. The $50 team fee is tax deductible Those who would like to spon­ sor a team, but don’t have anyone in mind, there are college and high school students who need sponsors. “It’s all in the spirit of fun while creating an awareness of the importance of literacy in Barry County.” said Spelling Bee Chairperson Emmalene McConnell. During the evening, a fundraising silent auc­ tion for holiday items and gift baskets will be held as a companion event by the Hastings Public Library. Proceeds from the auction are earmarked for the library's Capital Campaign for a new building. Traditionally, the auction has featured donatec gift baskets based around the themes of books. This year, the auction has been expanded to also include decorated table top trees, centerpieces and door hangings. Donations of these items arc needed and will be limited to 30 entries. People or organizations who want to donate any of the above items for the library’s auction, called “Holiday G-Readings,” should pick up a form at the library and return it by Nov. 17. Finished items may be brought to the high school the night of the auction. Because the auction is a fund-raiser for the library, those who donate an item (display) are asked to include at least one book, video or book on tape that sets the theme of the display. People who have in idea for a theme, but arc not sure of a book that ties into it, are asked to call the library for ideas. The theme can center around Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, New Year’s, birthdays or any favorite holiday. The event opens at 5 p.m. so the public will have time to check out the silent auction items and place bids. The spelling bee will get under­ way shortly after 6 p.m. and stop for an inter­ mission at 7:15 p.m. Light refreshments will served at that time and the public will have a chance again to browse through the silent auc­ tion items and bid. Felpa'isch Food Center is donating a portion of the refreshments. The spelling bee will resume at about 8 p.m and continue through the final round. After spelling trophies and certificates have been awarded, the library’s holiday auction will conclude. The public is encouraged to attend the event, cheer on the spellers and participate in the aix. tion. General admission is $5 per perso:. Students and children five years and younger are free. Tickets are available at the high school and library. The deadline to sponsor a team is Nov. 15. Those who want to sponsor a team may send a $50 check to Chris Fluke. Treasurer BCLC, 525 W. Applq St.. £U*tmgs, Mich. 49058. Akkig with the atoeiCspleL^MkdedhMirst and last names of the two speller^ or indicate if you want to sponsor Madams wh® dcuriihyc a sponsor. —• 1 and city people and made life easier in many ways, including business. Automobiles were slowly replacing the horse drawn vehicles by 1915. Roads were improving to allow for eas­ ier traveling and the world grew smaller. In 1920. William and Rose had fewer demands on them at home. Walter was taking charge of the farming. By 1920, the couple began to travel about They visited his broth­ er. Edward, and other relatives who lived in Oregon. Washington and California, traveling by train. When they arrived back in Assyria Township and the farm, they became more active in Briggs Church and other community affairs. Rose lit d to sew and tended her gar­ den and yard, growing many flowers. As William became less involved in the fanning and Walter took over more and more of the farm management, William had more time to spend fishing, camping and hunting with his friends and relatives. He became “Uncle Bill" to many people as he became more and more involved in the community. He dealt in livestock both as a buyer and shipper in Bellevue for many years. Co-op shipping changed this over time. Raising vegetables had always been a big pan of the Stanton fanning opCfMons for Walter and Nellie Stanton 50th wed­ ding anniversary first, they used horse and wagon to get them there. Then with the coming of the automo­ bile, in the 1920s they did it with cars and trucks taking over transportation. William began to sell at the Farmer’s Market, built by W. K. Kellogg. He continued going to market there until be was past 80 yean old and the city market was closed. The closing of the market gave William more time to hunt and fish and to do some projects with his wife. Rose. During the win­ ter of 1945-46 he did a lot of fishing at a lake near his home. Just one week before his death on March 21, 1946, he was out on the lake fishing. Rose Cadart Stanton continued living on the farm until she moved in with her daughter. Hattie, in Charlotte. She died there al age 92, on Feb. 13, 1952. William H. and Rose Cadart Stanton are buried in the Union-Joy Cemetery. SmayrrrJWy wnpz from the Nancy WjlliM^j his bfUberTMjJo Used A Bt^rsrfk Ba'ry ' County History, across the road in Msple GriiVe Township. . 19B5-* -■ They took the vegetables, butter, eggs. apples and meat to Battle Creek to sell. At a A Word from the Yosts Bill, Patti, Allssa, Laura, Sara and Elsa C Dear Friends, As many of you have heard, we plan to serve with MAF, Mission Aviation Fellowship in Sentani, Indonesia. This summer was a busy time for our family. Bill’s last day as Village Manager in Lake Odessa was June 9. On June 26, we Interviewed with Mission Aviation Fellowship in Redlands, California. The following day we were accepted by MAF as short-term missionaries. We were in training with MAF from July 9 to August 8. Since that time we have been looking for sup­ port, both financially and through prayer. Since BID to no longer with the Village of Lake Odessa, we are also looking for employment for the time Whet Is MAF? Mission Aviation FeBowsliip is mission organization that uses aviation and more than 500 Christian and humanitarian organizations worldwide. Bill will be serving as Finance Manager on the MAF base in Sentani, Indonesia. Patti will be a stay-at-home mom and help wherever she can. Allssa, Laura and Sara will be able to attend Hillcrest International School nearby. Sentani to located on Indonesia’s most eastern province, Papua, previous­ ly known as Irian Jaya. Papua shares an Island with Papua New Guinea which is north of Australia. It to located just south of the equator. More than 75% of Papua to covered by dense tropical forests. Basic services such as schools and health clinics are still unavailable in many of these remote Our family needs to raise funds, both an outgoing amount which includes travel, and a monthly support which includes living expenses and the girls' education. Once these funds are raised we will be able to go to Sentani. MAF sets these funds aside until that time. We plan to serve there one year with a possible extension. We would appreciate your prayers for our family. Please pray for a Job for BID until we are able to go. Could you also pray that we are able to our house? If you are interested in our plans or in MAF, feel free to * * contact us at 616-374-8359 or at 780 Washington Blvd., Lake Odessa, MI 48849. Thank you for your prayers. 00525939 �Page 10 — Thursday. October 23, 2003 — The Hastings Banner Trojan win makes it two county teams in playoffs Hackett in a battle for third place in the KVA. Both teams enter the game at 4-2, with 3-2 marks in the KVA. A win Friday night would keep very slim playoff hopes dive for the Panthers. The playoff selection show is Sunday night at 5:30 on Fox Sports, with the results set to be posted on the MHSAA’s website by 6 p.m. Maple Valley will just be looking to see who they play on Sunday. The 7-1 Lions will travel to Portland for their final regular season game and then get ready for their seventh consecutive trip to the slate playoffs. Portland was beaten by Ionia last Friday, 21-13, but comes into the game 6­ 2 and will present the most formidable foe for the Lions since their early season loss to SMAA League Champion Olivet. The Lions have never lost to Portland in nine tries under head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. Lakewood will be looking to close out its season strong Friday night when the Vikings host their rivals from Ionia in the traditional season ending contest. Last year the Vikings needed a win in the final game of the season to reach the playoffs and got it at Ionia. This time its the Bulldogs who enter the contest with five wins, looking Middleville's Josh Eldridge searches for room on a punt return in the Trojans' 27-26 win over Caledonia Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The O-K Conference cross-over week has arrived. The Saxons, who finished in seventh place in the O-K Gold this season, will make the trip up to Cedar Springs to battle their old conference foes. The Red Hawks finished seventh in the O-K White, but have a 3-5 record overall. The 6-2 Middleville Trojans are set for a match-up at 4-4 Greenville. The two teams each finished fourth in their respective leagues. Thanks to Wayland’s 7-6 win last Friday over South Christian, the two teams share this year’s O-K Gold crown. The other cross-over match-ups between Gold and White teams include Wayland at East Grand Rapids, South Christian at Lowell, Byron Center at Sparta. Caledonia at Kenowa Hills, Wyoming Park at Northview, and Holland Christian at Unity Christian. Delton is set for another showdown in Kalamazoo Valley Association this week. This time they face the Fighting Irish from Detroit needs some young, hungry Lions It may be lime to start wishing the Detroit Lions were more like the Tigers. Their paths have been similar in recent history. The Lions just haven't taken the final step down yet. Like the Tigers signing slugger Juan Gonzales to a big contract, the Lions went out and did much the same thing in grabbing wide receivers Bill Schroeder and Az-Zahir Hakim, boy, Gonzales can hit a ball far. and boy, Schroeder and Hakim are fast, but boy, none of them did or has done much to help a team in Detroit. The three all came to Motown for one thing, cash. Gonzales couldn’t have believed he could tum the Tigers around. He didn't, and he was gone. I can’t imagine that Hakim and Schroeder are happy to be away from St. Louis and Green Bay at this point. Charles Rogers, who’s looked all right so far when he can play, is clearly the best of the bunch, but he hasn’t looked like a Pro-Bowler yet. The Tigers looked at their team a couple years ago with Gonzales, then with Jose Lima, and decided, why are we paying these guys so much to come here and lose ball games? We can’t get any worse. Well, the Tigers could gel a little worse, but last is still last. The Tigers decided to go with youngsters, guys who were just happy to be around, and hungry to stay around. Schroeder and Hakim don’t look happy or hungry to me. It doesn’t help that balls bounce at their feet, or fly 10 yards over their head often, but it also doesn’t help to see balls bouncing off their chests. The entire Lions team has had the worst case of the drop­ sies I can remember seeing. Casey Fitzsimmons, the rookie tight end out of “little Carroll College,’’ who played “eight man football in high school,” as the Fox announcers reveal every time he’s on screen, has looked at least as good as Mikhacl Ricks. Fitzsimmons, however, did seem to have caught a little bit of what’s plaguing the rest of the Lions’ receivers last week. (I just said “caught” and “Lions’ receivers” in the same sentence.) It appears that he’s one of the few out there working hard on every play. I can think of another young player who’d do the same thing. Bring back David Kircus. the lad from Grand Valley State University. He’s working his butt off on the practice squad. He may not be as tall. He may not be as fast, but like Eric Munson at third base instead of Dean Palmer, it can’t be any worse. The Lions need more yards. Only five players in the history of college football have gained more yards than Kircus. More importantly, the Lions need to score some points. Kircus’ 80 TDs are the most ever by a college football player. According to detroitlions.com. his 212 points scored in 2002 was the second-best single-season total in NCAA history behind only Barry Sanders' 234-point performance in 1988. After the loss io San Francisco. Mariucci said that he wasn’t considering bringing Kircus up to the big club. After Rogers was hurt he basically said, “we’ll see." Wouldn’t Kircus do everything in his power to make the most of his chance? Wouldn’t he spend more energy looking to see that the ball made it into his hands, rather than looking around for a flag after the ball bounces on the turf? I think so. They don’t necessarily have to get rid of Hakim and Schroeder. I guess. There was all the talk whether or not Harrington or McMahon should start at quarterback this week. Harrington will get the nod. but maybe Hakim should start there. He'd be as much of a threat to run as McMahon, and plus he’s completed every pass he’s thrown this season. Hakim has the highest quarterback rating on the team at 118.8. Harrington is at 56.8. and McMahon checks in at 18.8. Like I said, it can’t get any worse, right? to secure a spot. The Vikings would love to spoil that Dawg’s dream. Current Records Delton Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley Middleville Here’s a round-up of last week s local grid­ iron action. Delton 21, Kalamazoo Christian 0 Delton’s defense picked up three Kalamazoo Christian turnovers, and the offense scored three times as the Panthers shut out the Comets 21-0 on Friday in Kalamazoo. “We did a little better job of taking care of the football and we won the game.” said Delton coach Rob Heethuis. The defensive effort was the story of the game for the Panthers. Christian managed just 102 yards of total offense, with 76 of it com­ ing on the ground. Zac Gilbert intercepted his fifth pass of the season for Delton. Rodney Dye and Mark NeSmith each recovered a Comet fumble. Dustin Morgan led the Panthers in tackles from his linebacker spot with 15 tackles. Gilbert and NeSmith also scored TD’s on NeSmith rambled in from 20-yards out in the fourth quarter for the Panthers’ final score of the night. Delton built a 14-0 lead in the second quar­ ter, starting on a 1-yard TD plunge by Corrie Latta. DK QB Tyler Blacken then hit Gilbert with a 34-yard TD pass, in the final minute of the first half. Tyler Blacken connected on all three extra­ point kicks. Blacken completed five of his ten pass attempts for 114 yards and a touch down. He also threw one interception. Latta was the Panthers’ leading gainer on the evening. He rushed 23 times for 102 yards, and caught two passes for 44 yards. The Delton offensive line had another strong performance, helping the team to 180 rushing yards, and a total of 13 first downs. Byron Center 48, Hastings 7 A 14-yard TD pass from quarterback Andy Kelly to Drew Bowman in the final minute of the game Friday at Byron Center kept the Saxons from being shut out of the first time this season. The rest of the night belonged to the Bulldogs who clinched a playoff spot and handed the Saxons their seventh loss of the Trojan running back Darrin Tape makes his way around the right side of the Caledonia defense. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton running back Mark NeSmith (right) turns the comer around the Comet defense in the Panthers’ 21-0 win last Friday in Kalamazoo. (Photo by Linda Boyce) season 48-7. The Saxons had a tough time on offense, especially running the ball. Ryan Ferguson was the Saxons' leading ground gainer with 13 yards. Bowman had 12 rushing yards. Kelly returned to the quarterback position, and provided a spark. He completed seven of his 12 passes for 149 yards and the Saxons’ lone score. Brandon Johnson caught five passes for 104 yards. Bowman caught three for 63. Hastings totaled 190 passing yards in the game, but managed just 38 total on the ground. Meanwhile, on the other side of the ball, Byron Center ran all over the field. The Bulldogs rushed for 434 yards on the evening. Byron Center took a 28-0 first half lead, then added another pair of TD’s in the third quarter before being stopped by the Saxons in the fourth. Middleville 27, Caledonia 26 Middleville clinched its playoff spot Friday night, while Caledonia saw its playoff hopes dim on another unsuccessful extra point try. Things were set up for a big battle in the trenches, but it turned out to be the Trojans’ passing game which made the difference. TK quarterback Josh Eldridge completed 12 of 17 passes for 270 yards and three touch­ downs. “We’ve been working on the passing game all year,” said TK coach Tim Penfield. “It just took us seven or eight weeks to get it going.” Caledonia coach Tom Burrill came in say­ ing that everything would rest on Jiow well his team would respond to Middleville's physical nature. The Scots stepped up and slowed down the Trojan running attack, but they weren’t ready to stop TK’s aerial assault. “The line of scrimmage was controlled by our kids all night,” said Burrill. “They could­ n’t run the ball. Wc could. What a great effort by our team. They deserve a lot better." Caledonia came out after taking the open­ ing kick off and handed the ball off 10 times in a row. ending on a 1-yard TD run by Doug Birch and took a 6-0 lead. Middleville might argue that their running game wasn’t completely stopped. TK man­ aged 212 yards on the ground, led by Scott Brooks 119 yards. The Middleville offensive line definitely did a good job of pass block­ ing. After an interception by Eldridge, a threeand-out by the Trojans, and then a muffed punt by Caledonia, the Trojans found them­ selves starting a drive at the Caledonia 26. Eldridge completed his first TD pass of the night, flipping the ball to Darrin Tape in the flat, and Tape raced around the end for the score. TK’s extra point was no goxi and it was 6-6. Big plays were the theme of the day for the Trojans. The Scots made a few of their own as well. The Scots’ Mike Mesecar returned the ensuing kick-off 63-yards to the Trojan 29. and the Scots pounded the ball in from there, ending on a 2-yard plunge by Kyle Klyn. Klyn led Caledonia with 121 yards on 23 car­ ries. In all. Caledonia rushed for 275 yards on the evening. The Scots led 13-6 after Trent VanHaitsma's extra point, but it wouldn't last long. On the first play from scrimmage after the kick. Eldridge dropped back at his own 24 and faked the same pass to Tape he’d just thrown for a TD. then he fired the ball down field to an open David Finkbeiner who ram­ bled the for a 76-yard score. Chris Humphrey’s e.p. was good and it was 13-13. A 23-yard TD pass from Eldridge to Lion senior Derek Ripley fights off Bronco tacklers in Maple Valley's win on Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Andrew Reeder would put the Trojans up 20­ 13 at the half, then TK scored on its first pos­ session of the second half when Brooks found room around the right side to go 82 yards for a score. TK led 27-13 at that point. Finkbeiner finished the night with 175 yards receiving, and Tape had 66 for 1K, each with one TD. Caledonia continued to pound away at the Trojans on the ground in die second half. Klyn scored on a 5-yard run late in the third to cut the Scots’ deficit to 27-20. Klyn’s third TD of the night came on a 24yard run with 5:32 left in the fourth quarter, and made it 27-26. Faced with another tough late game choice, the Scots elected to go for the tie, but the kick never made it past the line. The Trojans took over after the kick and moved the ball down field, to the footstep of the Caledonia end zone before kneeling out the clock. “We’ve got one more to go.” said Burrill. “We’ve got to win and hope 5-4 is good enough." The Scots will be at Kenowa Hills for the O-K cross-over congest on Friday. Middleville takes a trip to Greenville, and the Trojans don’t have to hope. They’re 6-3 now. “It’s pretty exciting.” said Penfield of the Trojans getting back to the playoffs. “Its a goal we’ve had all season long, and its nice to have that dream become a reality." Maple Valley 38. Bellevue 13 by Jon Gambee If you want to say that Maple Valley played well in its 38-13 victory over visiting Bellevue Friday, you'd be half right They played extremely well in the second half, but the first half is one that the Lions would like not to talk about in too much detail. The Lions did score once during that 24 minute span, but only once and against a team that came into the contest 0-6, that is not mak­ ing the best of one’s opportunities. see ‘Football’ next page Kalamazoo Christian’s quarterback and DK defender Zac Culbert (19) turn their eyes towards a fumble on Friday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) �The Hast ngs Banner — Thursday. October 23, 2003 - Page 11 ‘Football’ continued from previous page----------------------------------Bellevue came in as a team struggling through a winless season with not much hope on the horizon. But after holding Maple Valley to only eight points in the entire first half, even the lowly Broncos had to be think­ ing upset. Fortunately for the now 7-1 Lions, things picked up considerably in the second half. Maple Valley scored early and often, building their lead to 38-0 early in the fourth quarter and getting the running clock turned on. Unfortunately, Bellevue did manage to score twice in the closing minutes to foil Maple Valley's shutout bid. When asked what words of wisdom be used at half-time. Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt was his usual humble self. *We just talked about how the line had to step up and how we had to do a better job on offense and I think we did that," Mittelstaedt said. “We played much better the second half." Mittelstaedt. who every week gives new meaning to the word “understatement” must have been talking about how his Lions ran off 24 unanswered points in less than eight min­ utes of the third quarter. For you math majors, that equates to three points a minute and puts the Fielding Yost's heralded “Point a Minute” Michigan teams to shame and brought the Broncos back to real­ ity in a hurry. Three minutes into the fourth quarter the Lions ran the score up to 38-0 and then went to their bench for the remainder of the game playing everybody. “It was good to get everybody in,” said Mittelstaedt “Everybody played well and it was a good win for us. He was not asked what a bad win looks like. Bellevue aFo played everybody, but when you have only 15 players to begin with, that is not hard to accomplish. The lack of num­ bers has to be one of the big reasons that the Broncos are struggling so this season but the upside is that they can save on transportation costs. Their team bus is a Yugo. Maple Valley began the game as if it was going to be a blow-out, scoring on their first possession. After forcing Bellevue to threeand-out on the opening series of the game. Maple Valley moved 41 yards in only four plays, highlighted by a 33-yard pass from Derek Ripley to 7\ Van Alstine on the very first play. Denver Hine scored the touchdown on a 2-yard nn and Ripley ran in the extra points. The remainder of the first half was domi­ nated by penalties on both sides of the ball. There were a total of 12 penalties called in the first half and that subject alone had to make up a large portion of Mittelstaedt’s half-time speech. They were not all against Maple Valley, of course, but penalty yards were the Bronco’s most potent offensive weapon in the first half. Leading only 8-0 at half-time against an 0­ 6 team did not set well with the Lions and they proceeded to do something about it in a hurry when the second half started. Chris Morris took the second half kickoff at his own 16-yard line and gave the Lions good field position at the 32. Ripley took off on a 45-yard scamper on the second play from scrimmage and two plays later Jason Beardslee scored from five yards out to begin the end of Bellevue's hopes. To add insult to injury, Beardslee then ran in the two point conversion. After going three-and out-again. Bellevue gave it back to Maple Valley and the Lions moved 56 yards in seven plays. Josh Maple Valley senior Ty Van Alstine finds plenty of room to run in the Lions' 38-13 win over Bellevue. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ed his varsity coaching career at Maple Valley in 1985, has lost only 17 conference games in 18 seasons. If you look up “coach" in the dictionary, there should be a picture of him there. If you look up “winner” it should say “See Coach.” It is only one of the many reasons he has already been elected to the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Lakewood 54, Jackson Northwest 31 The Viking varsity football team made a big step towards ending its season on a high note by topping Jackson Northwest on Friday night 54-31. There was plenty for the Vikings to cele­ brate Friday with five different players scor­ ing touchdowns. Tyler Beglin again led the way for Lakewood, rushing 20 limes for 188 yards and two touchdowns. The Vikings’ Eddie Phillips made the most of his jour carries. He scored two touch­ downs. with one coming on a 64-yard fourth quarter jaunt. Kyle Rowland and ran in from 11-yards out as the second quarter ended to give the Vikings a commanding 34-7 half-time lead. Josh Mitchell and Jeff Vander Boon also each scored an offensive TD. and Vander Boon got into things on the defensive side of the ball as well. Vander Boon’s second TD came on a 37-yard interception return. The Lakewood defense came up big all night. Jason Copelin set up a Lakewood TD with an interception of his own. Marc Miller led Lakewood’s defense with nine tackles, Vander Boon had eight, and Travis Willard finished the night with seven. The Mounties weren’t able to do much against the Lakewood defense until the fourth quarter, when they scored 24 of their 31 points. The Vikings are now 3-5 on the year. Delton lady eagers take a pair of contests right down to the wire Delton’s varsity girls’ basketball team picked up its tenth win of the season Tuesday night. 58-53. by outscoring the Kalamazoo Christian Comets in the final seconds. The Comets entered the fourth quarter with a five point lead. With 3:12 left in the fourth quarter a threepointer by Roxann Huisman to put the Panmcrs up 52-51. The Comets came back to take a one-point lead, but Shanna Tamminga had an answer for Delton at the other end w’ith 2:22 remaining and the Comets would score again. Kortni Matteson and Huisman knocked down free throws in the final seconds to seal it for Delton. Matteson led the team on the evening with 18 points, seven assists, and four steals. Huisman poured in 15 points, while Tamminga added 11 and 11 rebounds. The Panthers had it going on the offensive end. They shot 58-percent from the floor, while turning the ball over only ten times the entire game. The win improved the Panthers' record to 3-4 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, with a 10-5 mark overall DK was on the opposite end of a thriller last Thursday. Pennfield’s Kelsey Bi ven hit a shot as time expired to give her team a 41-39 win at Delton. Shannah Fisher had just tied the con­ test with a three-pointer with 40 seconds left on the clock. Delton’s offense again had a good night controlling the basketball, turning it over only 11 times, but their shots weren’t falling. DK connected on just 11 of its 54 f.eld goal next season. Only if the Lions host a District contest will this field, which was built 55 years ago. see another game The victory also means that the Lions will finish the 2003 season w ith only one league loss. That means that Mittelstaedt, who start- ten rebounds. Delton's girls will be at Hackett tonight. then travel to Parchment on Tuesday, in two more KVA contests. ‘Cats cruise past Hastings with 23 in 3rd Hastings’ varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 0-13 last Thursday when they were topped by the Wayland Wildcats 56-31. Again, the Saxons gave a strong first half effort, but the Wildcats were able Jo full away in the second half. Wayland outsebred the Saxons 23-5 in the third quarter to take a 46-24 lead into the final stanza. Betsy Acker led the Saxons with eight points, and Amber Peck added six. Brooklyn Pierce finished with five points for Hastings. The Saxons had Tuesday night off this week, and will pick things up again tonight when they play host to Middleville. Hastings will host Wyoming Park on Tuesday. (Right) Amber Peck and the Saxons had a tough time with Wayland on Thursday night. Peck was the team’s second leading scorer in the contest with six points. (File photo by Perry Hardin) Delton's Alex Culbert sets up for a free throw in the contest against Pennfield. Culbert finished the contest with eight points and ten rebounds. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Beardslee capped the drive with an 18-yard run and Ripley's pass to Van Alstine tacked on two more points to make it 24-0. Things went from bad to worse for Bellevue on their next series when Ken Cams picked off an errant pass on the first play from scrimmage and ran it back 21 yanis to the 24. A Bellevue penalty tacked on another 10 yards and three plays later Josh Beardslee scored his second touchdown of the night, this time from 12 yards out. Nicholas Ewing ran in the two point conversion to make the score 32-0 with just over four minutes still left in the period. Van Alstine. now at quarterback, scored the game’s final touchdown two minutes and twenty-four seconds into the fourth quarter when be ran in from 23 yards away. Even though the extra point try failed, it signaled the start of the running clock. Bellevue finally got on the scoreboard when quarterback Travis Biggs scored on a 3yard touchdown run with 3:14 left in the game and the Broncos added another touch­ down on a 52-yard pass and run from Biggs to Rob Simmons with 2:32 left to play. Maple Valley finished the night with 367 total yards, with 334 coming on the ground. And this without the team’s leading ball car­ rier Lance Harvey, who sat out to rest an injured knee. Thirteen different players car­ ried the ball at least one time in the game with Ripley leading the way with 81 yards. Josh Beardslee was second with 79. Leading tacklers for Maple Valley were Harold Morgan and Ben Smith with six each. Chris Morris and Josh Beardslee added five each. Smith had one sack and helped Josh Beardslee with another, while Eric Turner also recorded one. The game marked what very well could be the last varsity game played on the Fuller Street Field, as the Lions will move to their new field located at the high school to start Delton senior Kortni Matteson runs the offense in the Panthers’ loss to Pennfield last Thursday. (Photo by Linda Boyce) attempts. Matteson led Delton with 18 points. Tamminga added eight points and 12 rebounds. Alex Culbert had eight points and rucUonal YMCA Basketball Clinic Time 830-9:15 a.m. 930-10:15 a.m. 1030-1130 a.m. 1130-1230 p.m. 861 BB2 883 884 Uttte Tykes (4 years of age) Little Tykes (4 years of age) DK and Kindergarten DK and Kindergarten MYS Place: Hgh School Vsralty Gym ■ Instructor: Do Age Group Cteaa 9 Time 3rd - 6th Grade Boys BB7 830-10.-00 a.m. 900-10:00 a.m. 10:15-11:15 tm. r F girls Place: Star Elementary School - instructor: Tina Poirier Age Group Class f Time Fee I_________________________________3rd • 6th Grade Girts 888______________________________ ._______________________________________ | Fee: Includes a YMCA Bsskstbsfi Onto T-shirt. RegiMrelitm DsedUns: Oct 24. Pre-registration is required. Rnandeiasgatance ia avateble. | YOUTH and FAIV1I A giant slumber party tor 6-12 year oids a! YMCA Camp Algonqum. Drop off your child on Friday night and return for them on Saturday morning. Youl have a rtjh* to yourself while trained staff supervise your chid. Pizza supper on Friday is included as wen as lots of fun ( FUN Where: YMCA Camp Algonqum * When: Nov. 21-22 • Class 9: K02 Fee: $25 lor the first child. $20 lor the second chM. Time: Check-in: Friday 5:30-6 p.m. ^kOJk I Check-out. Saturday 9-9:45 a.m. I Registration: Pre-registratjon is required by Nov. 7. J activities and games. L a HALLOWEEN atHNYMCA Come join us tor s family Mendty Haltowee.i party a! camp Camb the lower by torchbght Trick or treat and play games along Sptnt Trail. Make crafts, carve pumpkin, and /r have a cup of cider. Costumes are optional. / \ DaBWTIme: Friday. Oct 24, 7-9 pm. ( J K Where: YMCA Camp Algonquin. Fee: FREE for admission and most act™vies Climb Spirit Mountain: $2 per ckmb. $10 unlimited climbs for the entire family. Pumpkin carving $2. RRW TO REGISTER: The Community Center small gym will be open for basketball. voHeybaS. games and crafts for 1st through 8th grades. Where. Community Center When: November 7 Fee: Free. Crafts 50e Swim $1.00 MAIL FORM AND PAYMENT TO: YMCA. P.O. Box 252, Hastings, Ml 49058 REGISTER IN PERSON AT 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings • DROP BOXES LOCATED AT: Hastings City Hall and Felpausch Food Center „ or REGISTER BY FAX (Visa & MasterCard Only) to 945-2631 �Page 12 - Thursday. October 23. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Soccer seasons end against some of state’s best The area’s soccer teams didn’t have much luck at district draw time, and it showed in the first round this week. Hastings had to face Division H’s sixth ranked Charlotte Orioles. Maple Valley opened with Lansing Catholic Central. Delton had to face Kalamazoo Christian right away. Lakewood had to host East Grand Rapids. Middleville defeated Greenville for the third time this year in their contest Monday night, but faced the second ranked team in Division 11 on Wednesday evening. Grand Rapids Christian. The Saxons fell 3-0. Maple Valley lost 10­ 0. Delton fell 4-1. Lakewood was Jowned 4­ 1. “We had a good chance against them,” said Hastings vaisity boys* soccer coach Andrew Wilkinson. "We had a lot of opportunities. Everyone was pretty pleased with how we played." Things were much closer (han the 3-0 score in Tuesday night’s contest between the Orioles and Saxons. The contest was score­ less, until Charlotte got its first goal midway through the second half. The final two goals came in the final il minutes, with Hastings missing its starting sweeper and goaltender, who were both on the bench after receiving cards. With two of their top defenders out, and the offense opened up the Orioles found the hole they needed and capitalized. "It wits especially hard since we were try­ ing to gel that goal back,” said Wilkinson. “The ball son of rolled their way. We did our best I think.” Andrew Vincent continued to lead the Saxons’ offensive attack. “Vincent played a good game,” said Wilkinson. “He created a lot of chances. There was one chance that he’d like to have back for his team as well as for himself." "Really, everybody had a good game. Up and back, everybody came to play.” The Saxons finish the season with a record of 6-7-3. “Losing the last four games of the season hurt us a little bit," said Wilkinson. “Mostly with the same team as last year, we improved. We were seventh in the conference last year. We were fourth this year, that’s a good sign, especially since I think our conference was better this year. We just looked better in terms of playing good soccer." After making the initial save, Hastings goaltender Scott Allerding tries to chase down the ball before Northview knocks it into the net. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons came out strong against Charlotte, wanting to rebound from a disap­ pointing 3-1 loss to Northview last Wednesday. Northview held a 2-0 lead at the half, then made it 3-0 midway through the second. There was nothing Saxon goaltender Scott Allerding cou’d do to slow down Northview. On the second half goal, he made an initial diving save, but the Wildcats were the first one’s there to knock the rebound into the back of the net. Vincent scored the Saxons' lone goal with 14:34 to play when he dribbled his way around and through the Northview defense then beat the Wildcat keeper low. The Saxons' Matt Hoffman (14) steps in to knock the ball away from a Northview defender In last Thursday's O-K cross-over match. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking netters move up two spots Lakewood's vanity girts' tennis team Joseph, and the first doubles team of Kristi helped Sarah Haskin in a three set nail biter, went to the Division III State Finals in Barbour and Alexahdria Taylor topping wherein the Lady Vikes held two match Kalamazoo looking to improve on last Marysville 6-4. 6-2. year’s 14th place finish, and did just that With tremendous support, the lady Second singles player Abby Weeks lost 6­ 2, 6-2 to 3rd place Anne Pettinga from points in a second set tiebreaker, but suc­ cumbed to St Clair 5-7,7-6,7-5. Vikings finished 12th overall this season, Holland Christian, but the Viking team was the pain, said coach Snoap. but “Corrie just with five victories to top last year's total of four. The Vikings woo often early in the day. Lakewood won five of its first six matches uplifted again in spectacular fashion when the second doubles team of Erica Enz and Kimberly Raffler came back from a 1-5 picked up her racket, and stepped right up. and bad jut a super, incredible match." "We must have had 100 or 120 Lakewood on the day, starting with Noelle Williams' deficit in the opening set to top St Clair 7­ 5,6-4. ■ spectators in the bleachers biting their nails cheering for them." said Snoap. “The fan upset of the number three seed from Bloomfield Hills by taking the third set 6-4. teams both suffered lough losses in their “It was just a great, great victory for her Hastings’ Drew Richardson looks to clear the ball out of his defensive end on Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hkl E w and for our team." said Lakewood coach Martin Snoap. VOTE NOVEMBER 4'" Next on court for Lakewood was fourth singles player Kallie Walker who beat St Joseph 6-1, 6-4. ELECT Then it was third singles player Rachel Meade, the Vikings' only two-time regional champion, with a 6-2, 7-5 win over St KIM TOWNSEND Lakewood's third and fourth doubles opening round matches. 3 r«evM0r mv can make a nmerance a VOTE NOVEMBER 4- _ 3 Last Thursday night, the Barry County Christian Eagles, ended their season with a 6­ 1 loss to (N. Lansing) Lakeside Christian, The Eagles, played a hard game, but were only able to score one goal, by Senior Seth Hoxworth. “We were out played by the Lakeside team,” said Coach Wisner. “We had a tough season with only five upperclassman return­ ing, Seth Hoxworth, a senior.who lead the team’s defense. Evan Wisner and Dustin Webb the only returning juniors, and Brandon Campbell, the only sophomore, with Aaron Hoxworth, and Weston Hammond, the only freshmen. Austin Wisner and Jordan Laubaugh being our eighth graders, and Ryan Holley, Chase DeMaagd, Tom Ondersma. and Josh Gauss seventh graders." With a season record of 4-8-2, the boys played hard all season. and against some real­ ly good teams. “We feel they did a great job for being such a young team, and we are proud of them all," • support was fantastic." Things became much tougher for the Vikings in round number two. At two of the At third doubles, Katie Taylor and Emily Wemct suffered a tough loss 6-4, 6-4. five There was an emergency substitution for senior Ashley Heinze on the Vikings’ fourth Rapids. East Grand Rapids won the State Title doubles team. Heinze the palm of her right hand while climbing over a cyclone fence this year, their ninth out of the last ten. just before her match was to begin. Sophomore Cori Shanks stepped in and Eagles end season with loss 2NO WARD City Councimerson Heinze would have loved to play through said coach Wisner, a sentiment also shared by coaches Conklin and Chapman. Barry County’s 5th-8th Co-ed soccer team, suffered a 3-1 loss on Monday night against Cedar Creek Christian. Both teams played a hard defensive game, with BCCS goalies Levi Westendorp getting seven saves in the first half, and goalie Lisa Schuurmans getting ten saves in the second half of the game. The Eagles only goal was scored by Jill Rozema, with a pass assist from Samantha VanDenack. “Cedar Creek, played a very good game, getting three goals in the first half of the game. We tried to change our defense the sec­ ond half, but just weren’t able to score. All the players did a great job on both teams," said Coach Wisner. The young Eagles will play their last game this Friday against Battle Creek Academy at 4 p.m. in Battle Creek. flights where Lakewood players advanced, they had to face East Grand "There's no shame in losing to the state champ from nine out of the last ten years." said Snoap. But it is a shame that one of the best seasons in the history of Lakewood girls' tennis has to end. Hastings kid bags one of state’s best **********•- ’* HAVE YOU FOUND OUR •’ CHOCOLATE LAB? ,» * He's been missing for over two weeks. «* ’ Nice dog—male—very friendly. * *• Please call 616-374-7251 % or 616-374-8851 * , » ** * THANKS— *’ Jason, Abigale, Anthony, Parker, Isabella, Ellenora * «* &-Mary Elizabeth Haskin Luke Olmstead, now a senior at HHS, shot this 185 lb, nine-point buck on October 27, 2002. Since then, the kill has drawn much attention. Olmstead received an award for first place in the nine-point archery division at the Michigan Turkey and Deer Spectacular in Lansing on March 30. The buck also placed first in the state for 2002 in the youth archery division with a score of 131.1. �- Thursday. October 23.2003 — Page 13 EGR grounds Viking kickers Lakewood’s varsity boys’ soccer team was knocked from the opening round of the Division [I districts Monday night by East Grand Rapids. 4- I. The Pioneers took a 2-0 first half lead, and played pan of the first half and all of the sec­ ond down a man after a red card was issued in the first half of play. The Pioneers jumped up 3-0 early in the night. Teets scored all four of the EGR goals. Tyler Harms lifted the Viking spirits in the second half when he cut the Pioneer lead to 3­ 1. with an assist from Simon Phelps in the second half. Brad Stroner made eight saves in goal for Lakewood, before being pulled to try and spark the Viking offense, with Phelps taking ovci in net. second half on Brandon Teets third goal of the BOWLING SCORES Bowlerettes Bennett Industries 19-5; Kent Oil & Propane 19-5; Viking 13-11; Carlton Center Bulldozing 12-12; Dean's Dolls 12-12; Railroad Street Mill 10-14; Hecker Agency 9­ 15. Good Games and Series - S. Huver 143­ 385; P. Britten 156463; C. Hurless 145-395; H. Coraen 177-468; S. Drake 174-478; S. Vandenburg 188; B. Scobey 162; J. Hamilton 204-513; K. Fowler 203; E. Ulrich 180-511; B. Hathaway 164; S. Merrill 193-537; J. Gardner 143; B. Blakely 168-458; L. Elliston 234-607. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 20-8; Kenny Lee Builders 16-12; Tuesday Gals 16-12; Seebers Auto Body 15.5-12.5; Tim 15-13; 3 Blind Mice 14-14; Shirley's Chuckwagon 14-14; Tinkler's Contract Sewing 13-15; Bob's Grill 13-15; Trouble 12-16; CB's 113-16.5; Gutter Gals 8-20. High Game and Series - P. Ramey 182­ 507; R. Bnimmel 168; V. Green 187; L. Trumble 153; J. Conger 187; M. Slater 157; B. Vugetveen 154; T. Brown 170; L Potter 170; S. Vandenburg 201-572; C. Mack 203­ 515; A. Hall 179; R Miller 191; J. Clments 201; B. Hayes 184; M. Sears 170; S. Snider 171; J. Phillips 170; D. James '65; L. Davis 183-504; T. Franklin 169. Sunday Night Mixed Hh-N-Miss 23; Barlow Florist 71; Funky Bowlers 18; Red Dog 16; 4 Horsemen 16; Whatever 16; Sunday Snoozers 15; Thee Froggers 13; Croc Hunters 13; Gutter Dusters 13; Russ-N-Us 12; Thunder Alley 10; Sandbaggers 9. Womens High Games and Series - M. Snyder 195-492; M. Simpson 182-488; B. Barlow 139-403; J. Giar 135-377; K. Wcndorf 143-359; K. Becker 201; E. Hammontree 190; L. Rentz 175; A. Hubbell 175; C. Miller 155; D. Krallman 150. Mens High Games and Series - R. Guild 241-606; B. Falconer 212-582; B. Rentz 210­ 554; R. Snyder 200-537; S. Lambert 201­ 535; D. Lambert 185-532; J. Shoebridge 159­ 462; M. Vugtcvecn 165-460; T. Barlow 148­ 393; N. Gardner 235; M. Kidder 205; J. Cantwell 199; J. Shoebridge 198; M. Eaton 190; S. Kraiman 188. Thursday Mixed Just Us 18-6; King Pins 16-12; Three Fools 16-4; Hastings Bowl 11-17; Middle Lakers 6­ 18. Mens Good Games and Series - C. VanHouten 235-620; B. Akers 176. Womens Good Games and Series - S. Merrill 159-463; H. Service 149-454; L. Miller 148-417; S. Lambert 162-455; O. Gillons 169-447; J. Rabley 142. Wednesday P.M. Seebers 19; Hair Care Center 17; Bowling Bags 16; Eye and Ent 16; Mace Pharmacy 16; RR St Mill 16; Girrbach's 8. Womens High Games and Series ■ K. Becker 197-536; D. Seeber 172-495; J. Rice 171-475; S. Drake 182-471; R. Murrah ISO452; L. Dawe 169-448; B. High 161-434; J. Kasinsky 138-393; J. Gardner 150-376; L. Friend 117-336; L. Elliston 206; E. Ulrich 157; B. Maker 156; P. Vanoost 151; W. Barker 145; J. Snyder 141; J. Pettengill 140; B. Norris 121. Senior Citizens Wieland s 19.5-8.5; Ward's Friends 19-9; Jesiek 17-11; Kuempel 17-11; Number 1 Senior 16.5-11 J; Pin Pals 15-313; 4 B's 15­ 13; Butterfingers 13.5-14.5; Nash's Harem 13-15; Early Risers 13-15; Sun Risers 113­ 16.5; King Pins 11-17; M-M's 11-17; Friends 4-24. Womens Good Games and Series - H. Service 188-471; E Ulrich 201-520; G. Otis 174-470; E. Moore 165-473; S. Patch 159; J. Gasper 193-535; J. Kasinsky 135; A. Letbcoe I63-421;M. Wieland 177-470; D. Keller 148­ 403; J. Snydr 141-402: G. Scobey 187-477. Mens High Games and Series • K. Schantz 184; G. Forbey 163; B. Brandt 181­ 480; L. Brandt 183-540; J. Beckwith 188; W. Brodock 176-477; B. Mallckoot 201-514; R. Walker 173-460; D. Kiersey 190-508; D. Murphy 151-439; G. Yoder 224-544; R. Wieland 174-514; N. Thaler 173-417; R. Robbins 180-526; C. Jesiek 168; B. Terry 225-555. Ready to run at Regionals Lakewood’s Brad Stroner (3) came out of the goal Monday night to try and give his team a boost, but the Vikes were still downed by East Grand Rapids 4-1. (Photo by Perry Hardin) HYAA Football 7th Grade The seventh grade Saxon team from Hastings traveled to Middleville last Wednesday. Oct. 15 to take on the 48 member Trojan squad. The beautiful new field at Middleville was to the Saxon's liking as the visitors defeated their hosts by a score of 32- The Saxon passing combination of Ryan Burgdorf to John Olin was especially effec­ tive as the two of them connected on four scoring strikes. The offensive line of Jevicks. Hedges, Spurgeon, Mansfield. Steeby, Bolton, Maurer and Vanzyl kept the Middleville defense out of the backfield as the season. Mitchell Maurer. Adam Skedgel and TJ Steeby also had pass receptions for the Saxons. The running game was airo effec­ tive with Dane Schils. Mansfield, Olin and Burgdorf all getting good gains on the ground. The Hastings defense continued to shine with Adam Skedgel. Gab Purchase, Matt Watson. Brad Hayden. Dustin Bateson. Devon Armstrong. Robert Parsons and Chris Case having strong games for Hastings. The Saxon defense scored a touchdown when Luke Mansfield blocked a Middleville punt and Brad Hayden picked it up and carried it in YMCA for the score Burgdcrt cut short the final Trojan drive when he picked off an errant throw, and the Saxons were able to run out the clock for me win. 3rd & 4th Grade Blue Hastings third and fourth grade Blue team finished up its season with a convincing 33­ 13 win over Lakeview to finish with a 5-1 record. Anthony Veltre led the offensive attack with a touchdown. Great running came all day on the outside by Devin Farr who scored two touchdowns, and inside from Bobby Leedy who also score two TD’s on the day. contributed solid runs on the day. Opening up big holes in the defense for the running backs was the Saxon front line of Brandon Johnson, Chase Williams, Mickey pelfrey. Nick Hanner, Austin Lajcak. Tim Thompson, and Cody Newton. The defense shut down Lakeview early in the second quarter, and did not allow them a first down the rest of the game. Outstanding defensive performances were turned in by Devin Farr, Leedy. Parker, veltre, Lajak, C. Williams, and Brian Graybill. Parker also had an interception for the Saxons. The special teams came up big in the con­ test as well, led by Tim Thompson. Ty Williams. Brice Dejong, and Cody Newton. JV Football Last Thursday, the Hastings JV football team lost to Byron Center in the closing sec­ onds 12-6. Hastings rallies .rom a 6-0 half-time deficit, only to come up shot at the very end of the game. The whole team played hard throughout the entire contest. Freshmen Football The Hastings freshmen football team fell 40-20 to Byron Center in an exciting shoot­ out last week. . Two costly turnovers prevented thc^ung Saxons from keeping pace with the Bulldogs in the second half. Nolan Heath was on the receivir^ end of a pair of Matt Teunnesen play action toixhdown passes, and Mitchell Gahan scored once. Teunnesen also added a two-point conversion. The offensive line of David Cole, Jerin Vosheil, William Davis. Cory Gardner. Nolan Crowe, and Brian Skedgell did a fine job blocking. Michael McGandy, Justin Carroll, and Kelley Edwards kept the ball moving from their backfield positions. The young Saxons play Cedar Springs in their final contest at home on Thursday. Did you know? VOTE results 2003 Co-Ed Volleybafl Scores Relativity.......................................................21-3 S. 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That means when you call AAA with a claim, you talk to a real person, no matter what time of day or night it is. For your FREE, no-obligation insurance quote, get in touch with your local AAA agent. Hastings 226 Church St (269) 945-6388 Insurance www.barrywood.org Committee ID No. 13246. Pud far by the Committee to Elea Barry Wtx 1 811 N. Kelly St. fasting. Ml 49058 Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. �Page 1« - Thuraday. October 23. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Viking eagers tower over Wildcats Legislative Coffee held in Nashville by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Flint Northwestern’s speed wasn't enough to overcome Lakewood's size and skill in the Vikings 68-52 on Tuesday night in Lake Odessa. A pair of early three's by Katie by Susan Temen MacDonald helped the Vikings to a quick Staff Writer The Legislative Coffee Monday was held 14-2 lead. The Vikings led by double dig­ its the rest of the way. . in Nashville at Mulberry Fore Gardens. State Rep. Gary Newell and Senator With the Wildcats chucking it from the cheap seats, the Vikings had a little trouble on the defensive glass. Northwestern’s Patricia Birkholz's aide, Amanda Price, addressed their constituents and answered first four baskets came as the result of concerns about a variety of legislation, offensive rebounds, but it didn't matter much. The Wildcats didn't make that from defining the moment of birth to lost manufacturing jobs to the $900 million fourth basket until a couple minutes into additional cuts needed in the current state the second quarter, and Lakewood led 24­ budget. Newell said it’s unknown if the Senate 8 at that point. “I thought we played real well until the and House have the votes to override Gov. Jennifer Granbolm's veto last week of the bill that defines birth. third quarter,” said Viking coach Mike Maciasz. “A win is a win, for us.” sure got to the Vikings a little bit in the He said that all the state budget is in financial trouble. It appears to him that second half, but the outcome was never in most of his time in the House will be spent doubt, especially when the Northwestern while revenues are declining, he said. He commented on lost manufacturing The Wildcats' speed and defensive pres­ coach decided to try and extend the game jobs of which 25 percent of all lost manu­ facturing jobs are in Michigan. by fouling away at the Vikes. It was the second contest in a row where the lady Vikes closed things out with solid The bill about penalizing intoxicated health workers was worked on all summer. It was voted out of committee last week and now goes to the Senate, he said. free throw shooting down the stretch. Jessie Buche hit six of six from the line in the fourth quarter, and eight of eight on the Newell commented on Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land's plans to soon propose a night. She led Lakewood with 18 points. Lakewood guard Stevie Spetoskey sets up for a jumper in Tuesoay night's contest against Flint Northwestern. (Photo by Brett Bremer) As a team Lakewood was 17 of 20 from polling card (with possibly a magnetic strip) so a registered voter can vote any­ the chanty stripe. Buche was one of three Viking scorers where in die state. to reach double figures in the game. Katie See COFFEE, pg. 19 Don’t Get Stuck Paying High prices... Viking senior Natalie Elsie (left) tries to get a Wildcat defender to commit to a head fake in Lakewood's 68-52 win over Flint Northwestern on Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Call by OCTOBER 3 1st. to sign-up for heating season Price Protection Program MacDonald knocked down three three- third quarter to pill ahead then closed out pointers, and finished with the game by scoring 21 fourth quarter 14 points. Stevie Spetoskey finished with 11. Maciasz. “Our defense was excellent and advantage. Johnson used her size to toss in we found our offense with some balanced eight points. Lindsey Overbeck continues scoring. It was a great team effort” digits. Buche led Lakewood with with nine rebounds, and six points. points, The Vikings avenged an early season last Thursday, with a 55-43 victory. After trailing by one at the half, the On Sale Now: Grills, Vent Free Heaters, Mr. heaters & ACCESSORIES Lakewood had three scorers in double department. Overbeck finished the game loss to CAAC Division III foe Fowlerville Vikings outscored Fowlerville 14-9 in the and MacDonald Buche also pulled down seven rebounds. Overbeck had four.' ***' “”'AJ The Vikings host Haslett tonight, and Parma Western on Tuesday. TON OBTAINED WIL BE USED FOR THAT OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 31, 2003. Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations... Other Delton Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Felpausch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Wykstra Oil • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Speedway Greg’s Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop • • • • • Little’s Country Store Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Middlevine Nashville L&J’s Our Village General Store AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY trORMA- PURPOSE. NOTWY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR • • • • • • Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2003-2380M)E Estate of ORREN F. VANDENBURG. DECEASED. Date of birth: 12/22/1906. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. ORREN F. VANDENBURG. who lived at 11404 3 MILE ROAD, PLAINWELL. Michigan died 03/29/1995. CretMors al the decedent are nqtfte0 claims against the estate wtt be forevei barred unless presented to El.SENA F. VANDENBURG. named personal representative or propoaad per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT STREET, SUITE 302, HAST­ INGS. and the named^xopoeed personal represen­ tative within 4 months after the date of pubfcafcn of this notice. Delo: 10/18/2003 SHAMRA M. VANWAGONER (P44020) 550 W. CENTRE AVE. PORTAGE. Mi 49024 323-0200 ELSENA F. VANDENBURG 11404 3 MILE ROAD PLAINWELL, Ml 49080 . 664-4646 IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON TIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMIN­ Hartings NOTICE TO CREWTC1R0 THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THE COMMISSION ON AGING BOARD. APPLICA­ Winter Hours Starting October 1through March 31 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 am. until Noon Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley's Hastings Speedy Mart Felpausch Felpausch X-Press Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • Pcnn-Nook Gifts • Plumb’s •RAJ’S • Tom ’s Market . • Thornapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Mitch’s Market • The Superette • Old Tyme Bakery • Printing Hus 17 16. Overbeck tossed in 11 for Lakewood. NOTICE: 301 East Broadway, Woodland, Ml (269)367-9700 - (866)579^993 • • • • • • • added Be a “SPORTS NUT” and keep informed on all the scores and accomplishments of local athletes. Read The BANNER! • Free Standard Propane Tank installation • Free Gas Check With Installation PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF RARRY “We defeated a very good team," said low, the Vikings had a definite height to be a giant, at least in the rebounding Locally owned & operated by Mark & Deb Bomer STATE OF MKHOAN points. With Buche and Jessica Johnson down Cloverdale General Store Banficld General Store Woodland Express Orangeville 66 Pine Lake Grocery Goldsworthy’s Inc., Dowling Goldsworthy’s, Inc., Hickory Comers • Vermontville Grocery • • • • • • • • Fine Lake Party Store LaK* Odessa • Lake-O Shell • Carl’s Market • L.O. Express Gun Lake • • • • Gun Lake Amoai Weick’s Food Town Cappon's Quick Mart Fein’s Food & Beverage MORTGAGE «aiF. Default f awing been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by KeMe A BenneS and Brent M Hoedeman, husband and wile, Mortgagors, to Access Mortgage and Financial. Mortgagee. dated the 5th day of September, 2002 and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of October, 2002 in Document No. 1089455 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having Lsen assigned to Mortgage Electronic RegioMtons Systems, Inc^ said Assignment having been recorded on the 18"1 day of September, 2003. In Document No. 1113588, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due, al the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Sixty Rve Thousand One Hundred Fifty Ono & 53/100 ($185,151.53), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Mtehigen in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 4lh day of December, 2003 at 1X» o'clock pjn. Local Time, said mortgage w* be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the butting whore the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is hold), of the premisos described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be noceesary to pay the amount duo, as aforesaid on said mort­ gage. with interest thereon at 9.23000% per annum and al legal coats, charges, and expanses, includ­ ing ths attorney fees slowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the under­ signed. noceesary to protect its interest in the prem­ ises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated In the Township of Rutland, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as foitows. to wit: Lot(s) 47, Pine Haven Estates No. 2. as recorded in Uber 6 of Plats. Page 9. During the six (6) months immediately folowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 800 3241a. the prop­ erty may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. , Dated. , , , „ . _____ MoflgagaLEMGttBnicLBigtalnttDDR-ftalMnL inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO 6 BROOK, PC. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Mt 48084 248-382-2600 Pub: 10/23 - 11Z» �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 23. 2003 - Page IS LEGAL NOTICES Hope Township Synopsis Regular Board Meeting October 13, 2003 4 Board members presented and 8 guests. Approved previous minutes, bills and received standing reports Heard reports on Green Gables Shelter and YMCA Approved expenses to MTA workshop. Resolutions 11 and 12. Ordinance 57. and Assessor Licensing Fee. Meeting Adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor om»i« SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OCTOBER 8, 2003 . All Board Members and 7 guests present Agenda approved with additions. Minutes of previous meeting and Treasurer's report approved. Approved Supervisor attending workshop. Mill Lake Weed Control Special Assessment Resolution #1 approved. Heard Committee reports Approved contract with Ferrelgas for propane fuel Payment ol vouchers approved Juno Doster. Clerk AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AY THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Kellie A. Bennett and Brent M. Hoedeman. husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Access Mortgage and Financial. Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of September, 2002 and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of October. 2002 m Document No. 108945a of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc. said Assignment having been recorded on the 18th day of September. 2003. m Document No. 1113588. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Sixty Five Thousand One Hundred Fifty One & 53/100 ($165,151.53), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of December. 2003 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage. or so much them.4 as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mort­ gage. with interest thereon at 9.23000% per annum and aK legal costs, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed. necessary to protect its interest in the prem­ ises. Which said premises are described as follows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Townsnip of Rutland, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as foltows, to wit: Lot(s) 47, Pins Haven estates No. 2, as recorded in Uber 6 of Pats. Page 9. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 800.3241 a. the prop­ erty may be redeemed during 30 days immediately folowtog the sale. Detect 10/23/03" Attested to by: Robert Mack. Supervisor Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your (temagsi, If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jamie L Ulrich, a single man and Rachel A. Stonehouse, single woman (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 23. 1999, and recorded on July 29, 1999, Document No. 1033170, in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., as assignee by an assignment dated February 5, 2001, which was recorded on September 10, 2001, Document No. 1066215, Barry Coun*y Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 65/100 dollars ($53,834.65). including interest al 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml s! 1 DO PM. on November 13. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are The East 44 feet of the South 40 feet of Lot 16 of Wage of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Piets on Page 10. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless detenntned aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 9.2003 -’.nm FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593*1306 Interested Purchasers: Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P C Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems. Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 Pub: 1003 - 11/20 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE De fault having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on September 1, 2000. by Bernie B. Smith and Theresa M. Smith, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan on September 8, 2000. as Document #1049203 (the ‘Mortgage’), on which Mortgage thet? is claimed to be an Indebtedness, as defined by tht> Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Forty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Eight and 68/100 Dollars ($48,988.68). as of the date of this notice, including principal and inter­ eat. and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. October 3U. 2003. at 1 X o'clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, cer­ tain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgagee as totows: Parcel 1: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 4. distant South 89“ 56' 14* East. 2386 13 feet from the North 1/4 comer of said Section 4; thence South 00* 00' (XT West. 526.26 feet. thence North 88° 45' 16* East, 250 feel more or leas, to the East line of said Section 4: thence Northerly along said East Section line to the Northeast comer of said Section 4; thence North 89“ 56' 14’ West 250 feel more or less, along Mk1 North Section line to the Point of Beginning. Subject to an easement for public high­ way purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Vedder Road and over the Easterly 33 feet thereof lor Usbome Road and any other easements or restrictions of record. Parcel 2: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 4, Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township, Barry County. Michigan (fistant south 89"' 56’ 14’ East. 2106.19 feet from the North 1/4 post, thence South 89“ 56’ 14* East 279.94 feet along said North Section line, thence South 526.26 feet; thence South 88“ 45' 16“ West. 272.62 feet; thence North (XT 47' 41* West. 532 54 feet to the Place of begmnine. The length of the redemption period wffl be one (1) year from the date of the sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Dated: October 2. 2003 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L Purkey. Esq. Milter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (10-23) Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200328076 Team M (1Q/X) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Rachel L Argo, a married woman, mortgagor, to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc. a Michigan cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated the 3rd day of March. AD 2000. and recorded in the Office of the Register o'Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan. on the 10th day of March A.D.. 2000, as Instrument 1041948, which said mortgage was thereafter, on. to wit the 3rd day of March. A D., 2000. assigned to the Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation, and said assignment was recorded on the 10th day of March. 2000, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry as Instrument #1041949. and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of Fifty-fou thousand nine hundred thirty-four and 44/100 dottars ($54,934.44). tor principal and interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings al law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and 'default having been made whereby the power of sate contained in said mortgage has become oper­ ative NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on THURSDAY the 4th day of December. 2003 at 1DO o'clock in the afternoon iocal time, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed at a sate at public auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. County of Barry and State ol Michigan (that being the place of hold­ ing Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described tn said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as afore­ said. on said mortgage with the interest there on at nine percent (9%) per annum and an legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises described tn said mortgage are as follows Property situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. Stale of Michigan, to wit: Lot 6. Block 4 of Chamberlain's Addition accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plate. Page 7. except the east 2 feet thereof Commonly known as 123 W Nelson, Hastings. Ml. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which case the redemption penod shaH be X days from the date of such sale Dated Odobc. z3. 2003 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, assignee of mortgagee. CHARLES A. FORREST, JR. Attorney for Benchmark Mortgage Corp 703 E. Court St.. Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. owaee (11-13) SYNOPSIS Barry Township 11 *'--weguiar Meeting October 7. 2003 Regular meeting called to Order at 7.30 p.m. All Board members and 4 guests present Pledge of Allegiance. Approved minutes and treasurers report for 09/03 Accepted Department reports Accepted petitions for aquatic plant control in Upper Crooked Lake Authorized October bills Meeting adjourned at 0:55 p m. Respectfully submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Attested to by Richard Barnum. Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage maLa by James P Shields, a single man (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgagee Services Co . Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2001. and recorded on November 1. 2X‘i in Document No. 1069065 ir Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on May 14, 2003 in Document No. 1104272, Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum oi FORTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGH­ TEEN AND 90/100 dollars ($49,618.90). including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of Hem, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1XX) PM. on December 4. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 105 and 106, Steven's Wooded Ac. es No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 ol Plats, on Page 60. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Teiegraph Road’Slxte 200 •’ 1 ' Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File # 200328747 Team F (KV23HHH3) nouca un Mortgage Foreclosure oara THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall ba limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus I nteresL MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Susan Silvis and Frederick R. Silvis . wife and husband (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 21,1999, and record­ ed on October 6, 1999 in Document # 1036263 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 16/100 dollars ($153,522.16), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sate contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by " sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1DO PM. on December 4. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as . Parcel 1: a parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Bany County. Michigan, described as: beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line said Section 34. distant North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East. 334.46 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 34, thence continuing North 89 degrees 32 minute* 09 seconds East along said East and West 1/4 line. 334.45 feet: thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 51 seconds East at right angles to said East and West 1/4 line, 1324.X feet to the South fine of ths North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 34; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds West, along said South line. 303.91 feet; thence North 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds West parallel with the West line of said Section 34. a distance of 1323.98 feet to the place ol beginning Parcel 2: a parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 1 North. 3ange 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: beginning at the West 1'4 post of said Section 34; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 34. a distance of 334 46 feet; thence South 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds parallel with the West line of said Section 34. a distance of 1323.98 feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4. thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds West along said South line. 334.46 feet to said West sec­ tion line: thence North 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds West along said West line. 1322 98 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shell be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated October 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham "arms. Ml 48025 Fite # 200313439 Team C (KV23H11H3) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTION ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald D. Robinson, married and Susan R Robinson, his wife (original mortgagors) to Bank One. N A.. Mortgagee, dated July 7. 1999. and recorded on July 20. 1999 Instrument No. 1032734 on Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on July 29. 1999 Instrument No. 1033177. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHT AND 79/100 dollars ($96,708.79). including interest at 9.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan at 1D0 pm. on November 6. 2003 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14 of Andrews Addition to the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 5. Barry County Records. The redemption period shaH be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance With MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemptton period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 2. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: TEAM M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200327605 Team M (1CV23) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in a mortgage made on June 11. 2003 by tne Joy Sherwood Family Limited Partnership. Joy C. Sherwood and Bryce Sherwood, Mortgagors, to Alan Moody and Amy Moody, as Mortgagees. The Mortgage was record­ ed on June 12,2003 in ths Office of the Register ol Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, at Document Number 1106394. The entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage ts immediately due and payable. At the dats^f this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Million Five Hundred Twenty-seven Thousand One Hundred Seventeen and 95/100 Dollars ($1,527,117.95) No suit or proceedings have been inst11uted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday. November 13. 2003, at 1XX) p.m.. at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, which ts the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, tor the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property described in the Mortgage as foltows: The Township of Thomapple. County, of Barry and State of Michigan to wit: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Sectton 7, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as; Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 27'03* East 3X X feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 7 to the Place of Beginning of this description: thence North 26 degrees 32' 14“ East 581.64 feet thence Southerly 105.32 feet on a 317.16 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears South X degrees 13* 19“ East 104.85 feet; thence Southeasterly 266 09 feet on 293 19 foot radius curve to the left the tong chord which bears South 73 degrees 44'10* East 257.06 feet; thence North X degrees 15* 50* East 284.67 feet; thence Northeasterly 116.71 feet on a 256.29 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which beam North 67 degrees 13* X* East 115.70 feet; thenca South 34 degrees 56' 12* East 332 92 feet; thence North 89 degrees 27' 03' East 545 feet more or less to foe walers edge of Duncan Lake; thence Southerly 184 feet more or less along said waters edge of Duncan Lake to said East and West 1/4 Nne of Section 7; thence South 89 degrees 2T 03' West 1633 feet more or less along said East and West 1/4 fine of Section 7 to the Place of Beginning ALSO a 66 foot wide easement for ingress­ egress and public and private utilities and the cen­ terline described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section 7, Town 4 North. Range 10 West; thence North X degrees 15' 50' East 939.73 feet along the West fine of said Section 7 to the place of Beginning ofjhis easement, thence South 89 degrees 44' 10* East 225 00 feet: thence Southeasterly 191.81 feet on a 274.75 loot radius curve to the right the tong chord which bears South 69 degrees 44' 10’ Ea-t 187 94 feet; thence South 49 degrees 44' 10* East 50 X feet; thence Southerly 193.X feet on a 298.87 foot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears South 31 degrees 14' 10* East 189 66 feet; thence South 12 degrees 44'10* East 75.X feet; thence Southerly 193 74 feet on a 317.16 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears South X degrees 14' 10* East 1X 74 feet; thence Southeasterly 266 X feet on a 293.19 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears South 73 degrees 44' 10" East 257.06 feet; thence North X degrees 15' 50* East 284.67 feet: thence Northeasterly 232.X feet on a 256 29 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears North 54 degrees 15' 50" East 224 70 feet; thence North 28 degrees 15' X* East 191.25 feet; thence Northerly 196 X feet on a 401 .X toot radios curve to the nght tne long chord which bears North 42 degrees 15' 50‘ East 194 06 feet; thence North 56 degrees 15' 50* East 75 X feet; thence Northeasterly 194.77 feet on a 348.74 foot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears North 72 degrees 15' 50" East 192.25 feet; thence Northeasterly 94.34 feet on a 291.X foot radius curve to the left the tong chord which bears North 78 degrees 59' 10* East 93 93 feet to the reference Point A; thence South 05 degrees 19' X* West 336 12 feet to reference Point B; thence Continuing South 05 degrees 19' 30" West 40.X feet to a point which is the center ol a 60 foot radius and the end of this easement ALSO; Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7. Town 4 Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Mudgett and Vivien Mudgett. to Associates Home Equity Services, mortgagee, dated February 27. 2001 and recorded March 12, 2001 in Instrument No. 1053066. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Crtrtinanaai Mortgage Company. Inc. by assign­ ment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Etght and 9/1X Dollars ($137,858 09) including interest at the rate of 10.88% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, nothe Is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of mortgaged premises, or some part of them. »< public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on December 4, 2003. The premises are located m the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1304 of the City, formerly Vrflage of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sale The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October 23, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citifinancial Mortgage Company, inc. . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 201.1291 Pub: 10/23 - 11/20 North, Range 10 West described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Secton 7; thence North 89 degrees 27' 03' East. 1481 07 feet along the East and West 1/4 fine of said Section 7; thence North X degrees 32' 57“ West. 175.X feet to the Ptace of Beginning of this descripton; thence North 34 degrees 56' 12“ West, 332.92 feet; thence Northerly 115.89 feet on a 256.29 toot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears North 41 degrees 13' X* East. 114.91 feet; thence North 28 degrees 15* X* East. 191.25 feet, thence Northerly 196.X feet on a 401.X foot radius curve to the right the tong chord which bears North 42 degrees 15' 50* East. 194.X feet, thence North 56 degrees 15' 50* East. 75.X feet; thence Northeasterly 194 77 feet on a 348.74 toot radius Cu.ve to tno right the long chord which bears North 72 degrees 15' 50" East. 192 25 feet, thence Northeasterly 94.34 feet on a 291.X foot radius curve to the left the tong chord which bears North 78 degrees 59' 10* East. 93.93 feet; thence South 05 degrees 19' 30* West 336.12 feet; thence North 89 degrees 18' 12* East. 300 feet more or less to the waters edge of Duncan Lake; thence Southerly 495 feet more or less along said waters edge of Duncan Lake to a point North 89 degrees 27' 03’ East from ihe Place of Beginning; thence South 89 degrees 2/' 03* West, 545 feet more or less to the Place of Beginning ALSO a 66 toot easement tor ingress-egress and public utilities the centerline described as: Commencing al the West 1/4 comer of said Section 7. Town 4 North, Range 10 West; thence North X degrees 15* 50* East 939 73 feet along the West line ol said Section 7 to the Place of Beginning of this easement; thence South 89 degrees 44' 10“ East. 225.X feet; thence Southeasterly 191.81 feet on a 274.75 foot radius curve to the right the tong chord which bears South 69 degrees 44* 10* East. 187.94 feet; thence South 49 degrees 44* 10* East. X.X feet; thence Southerly 193.X feet on a 298.87 foot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears South 31 degrees 14' 10* East. 189 66 feet; thence South 12 degrees 44* 10* East. 75.X feet; thence Southerly 193.74 feet on a 317.16 foot radius curve to foe left the tong chord which bears South X degrees 14' 10* East. IX.74 feet; thence Southeasterly 266.X feet on a 293 19 toot radius curve to the left the tong chord which bears South 73 degrees 44* 10* East. 257.X feet; thence North X degrees 15' 50' East, 284.67 feet; thence Northeasterly 232.X feet on a 256.29 toot radius curve to the left the tong chord which bears North 54 degrees 15' X* East. 224.70 feet; thence North 28 degrees 15' X* East 191.25 feet: thence Northerly 196.X feet on a 401 X toot radius curve to the right the tong chord which bears North 42 degrees 15* X* East. 194.X feet: thence North X degrees 15' X* East. 75.X feet; thence Northeasterly 194.77 feet on a 348.74 toot radius curve to the nght the long chord which bears North 72 degrees 15' X* East, 192.25 feet; thence Northeasterly 94.34 feet on a 291.X toot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears North 76 degrees 59' 10* East. 93.93 feet to reference Point A; thence South 05 degrees 19' 30* West. 336.12 feet to reference Point B; thence continuing South 05 degrees 19'30* West. 40.X feet to a point which is the center of a X foot radius and the end of th s easement. ALSO subject to and together with an easement for park and lake access recommencing at refer­ ence Point B as the Place of Beginning, thence South 05 degrees 19 X* West. 1X X feet; thence South X degrees 46' 19* East. 241 feet more or less to the waters edge of Duncan Lake; thence Northerly 260 feet more or less along said waters edge of Duncan Lake to a point North 89 degrees 18* 12” East from the Place of Beginning; thence South 88 degrees 18' 12* West. 3X feet more or less to the Place of Beginning. PP#08-014-X7-002-20 PP#08-014-X7-002-70 The redemption period shaH be one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned, in which case the redemption period shaH be thirty (X) days from the date of sale Dated: September 29. 2X3 Alan Moody and Amy Moody. Mortgagees MILLER. JOHNSON, SNELL & CUMMISKEY. P.LC Attorneys for Mortgagees By: Karen J. Custer (P43X1) P.O. Box 306 Grand Rapids. Ml 49X1-0306 616Z831-17X (11/6) �P«Q» 18 - Thursday. October 23. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Notice of Mortaaoe Rreciosure Sato Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS ARM IS ADEBTCOLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ATTEKPHNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WE OBTAI N WrLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE MILITARY DUTY. IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN: PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reedndthat event, your damages, M any, shall t>e limited by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, sd sotoiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ your damages. If any, shall be limited eototy to dered at sale. Dlus InteresL rne return or me oia amount xenoersa ax sate, MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been plus Interest. made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch ate Madeline C. Knobloch MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in husband ate wife (original mortgagors) to G.E. the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia H Capital Mortgage Services. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated Gast, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to June 9. 1997. and recorded on June 12, 1997 in Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Uber 698 on Page 130 in Barry County Records. Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 11. 2002. wto Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be recorded on April 18.2002 in Document # 1078520 due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY THOU­ in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was SAND FOUR HUNDRED THREE AND 36/100 dol­ assigned by said mortgagee to the Michigan State lars ($20,403.36). indudtog interest at 8.900% per Housing Development Authority, Assignee by an annum. assignmen t dated April 11,2002. which was record­ Under the power of sale contained in said ed on April 18.2002, in Document# 1078522, Barry mortgage and the statute in such case made and County Records, on which mortgage there is provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage claimed to be ouc at the date hereof the sum of wffl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ FORTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED ises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the FIFTY-SIX AND 49/100 dollars ($49,756.49). Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 p.m., on December 4. 2003. including interest at 5.950% per annum. Said premises are situated in TOWN­ Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ SHIP OF HOPE. Bany County. Michigan, and are gage and the statute in such case made ate pro­ described as: vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Lots 82 and 83 of Lakewood Estates be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry in Uber 4 of Plats on Pago 19. County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1W PM. on The redemption period shall be 6 November 13. 2003 months) from the date of such sate, unless deter- • Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period as: Lot 30. Village of Delton, accorxiing to the shall be 30 days from the date ol such sate recorded plat thereof In Uber 1 of Plats, Page 29. Dated: October 23, 2003 The redemption period shall be 6 monthfe) from the FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: dale of such sate, unless determined abandoned in Team 0(248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case Attorneys and Counselors the redemption period shall be 30 days from the 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 date of such sate. Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Dated: October 9. 2003 Rte #200329016 Team D FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Team R (248) 593*305 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt coVector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained wffl be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military. please con­ tact our office at the number Hated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel Thomas and Rosemarie Thomas, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., sotoiy m a nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Company, an Arizona Company Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2002 and recorded December 18, 2002 In Instrument 1003897 Wayne County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighteen Doitors and Fifty-One Conte ($164,618.51) Including Interest 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml, Michigan, at 1-nnPM nnThMrwtoY Hiifi^Mr P Tfflll Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: D*. wgvnnsng **--- ’ -.1- „ —ax * —a —po»i ~ h on uw norui “ciwWi d Una of Section 15, Town 4 North, Rango 7 West, Distant South 88 Dogroao 18 minutes 47 sec­ onds East 365.00 Foot from the Northwest cor­ ner of said section; Thence South 88 dogroao 18 minutes 47 seconds East 230.00 Feat along Baid North lino; Thence South 02 degress 22 minutes 19 seconds West 326.00 Foot; Thence North 88 dogroao 18 minutes 47 seconds West 20830 Foot; Thanes North 02 dogroao 22 minutes 19 seconds East 51.00 Foot Thence North 88 Dogroao 18 minutes 47 seconds West 21A0 Foot; Thence North 02 digress 22 minutes 19 Seconds East 275.00 Foot to the Point of Beginning. Subject to an easement lor Public Highway purposes over the Northerly 33 foot thereof for Jordan Rood. Commonly known as 8110 Jordon Rd, Woodtand Mt 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Doted: October 7 2003 Mortgage Electronic Ragwtrminn Systems. Inc aoWy as a nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & A^tocmtes P C _ 36150 PoQMindrn Rd. Ste 810 (566) 796-4400 Ext 118 Our File No; 03-18084 Pub: 109-11* Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Hto #200327809 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Soto THIS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WEOBTJUNWU.be USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFKE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by WKam Neteon and Lisa Nelson, a married couple (original mortgagors) to Horizon Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated September 28. 2001, and recorded on October 3. 2001 in Uber Document No. 1067541 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated September 28. 2001, which was recorded on October 3, 2001, ir Uber Document No. 1067542 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 43/100 dollars ($87,631.43), indudtog interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and ihe statue in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m., on November 6, 2003. Said promises are situated in CHY OF WOOD­ LAND, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North. Range 7 West, described as: commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southwest 1/4 of said section 33; thence East in center of highway 985 Foot lor the place of begin­ ning; thence North 258.71 Feet; thonce West 206.71 Feet; thence South 258.71 Feet to the cen­ ter of said highway; thence East in center of high­ way 208.71 Foot to the piece of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wnicn case tne reoempuon penoo snail oe ju oays from the date of such sate. Dated: October 2.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200326949 Team S (10.23) CITY OF HASTINGS RESIDENTS! Do You Need Assistance Raking Your Leaves For Fall Clean Up Beginning on November 3, 2003? You must be a resident of Hastings who is unable tu rake the leaves from your Hastings yard. If you hove a rake or rakes avtelabte which the students could uoe for ! your town, please tot Shirtoy know when you sign up to hove your town / Limited to retodenual lawns only - the students are only obto to rake up to 1/2 acre of town immediately adjacent to your home. at 28S*4M4M. Limited to the first 1OO residence A /fl //// IHh]\ fflaBUlJKOHMUOKE! Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THtS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW1F Y0U ARE IN ACTIVE THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MlLnARY-DVIY. MORTGAGESALE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a MORTGAGE SALE ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may be mortgage made by Bernie B. Smith and Theresa M. rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages. In that Smith, husband and wife, as tenants by the entire­ Default has been made in the conditions of a sverrt. your damages, if any, shall be lasted ty. to Community First Bank (now by various reso­ mortgage mado by Scott J. Smelker, a single per­ eototy to the return of the bid amount tendered lution duly known as Fifth Third Mortgage son. to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, mortgagee, at safe, plus InterssL Company), mortgagee, dated May 16. 1997 ate dated November 29. 2001 and recorded December MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to recorded May 19. 1997 in Uber 694. Page 924. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due the conditions of a mortgage made by Thad D. 6, 2001 in Instrument Number 1070855. Barry on such mortgage the sum of Ninety Thousand Asher and Angela L Asher husband ate wife County Records. There is claimed to be due on Nino Hundred Fifty-One and 68/100 Dollars (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One ($80,951.68) including interest at the rate of 535% Mortgagee. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 27, 2001. Thousand Four and 30/100 Dollars ($131,004.3) ate recorded on June 29. 2001 in Document including interest at the rale of 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ #1062270 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on Under the power of sale contained in the mort ­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan. which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND notice is hereby given that the mortgage wffl be ONE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 83/100 doHan the Barry foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or ($85,160.63). indudkig interest at 8.000% per County Courthouse in H some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry annum. Michigan at 10) p.m. on_________________ Under the power of sale contained in eaid mort­ County Courthouse In Hastings in Bany County. The premises are located in the Township of gage and the statute in such case made ate pro­ Michigan at 1:00 pun. on Octoter 30,2003. Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wffl The premises are located In the Township of bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, Beginning at a point on the North line of Section Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, end are or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry 4. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, Cartton Township. described as: County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 Bany County. Michigan, drttant South 69 degrees The West 5 Acres of the following described par­ p.m., on November 20,2003. 56 minutes 14 seconds East, 2106.19 teet from the cel: BogMng 15 Rods West of the Northeast comer North 1/4 post; thence South 89 degrees 56 min­ Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ of Section 13,Town 4 North, Range 10 West. utes 14 seconds East 279.94 feet along said North INGS, Barry County, Michigan. ate are described section Ins; thence South 526 26 teet; thence Thomapple Township. Bany County. Michigan, for as: South 88 degrees 45 minutes 16 seconds West the place of beginning; thence South 26 2/3 rods; Lot 6 of Block 16 of Eastern Addition to the City 272.62 feet; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes (formerly Vtego) of Hastings. Hastings Township. thence West 45 rods; thence North 26 2/3 rods; Barry County, Michigan. thence East 45 rods to the place of beginning. ning. Subject to easement, restrictions and rights ol The redemption period shaH bo 6 monthfe) from The redemption period shaH be 12 months from way of record the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ The redemption period shall be 12 months from doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period from the dale of such sale. §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ Dated: October 16. 2003 shaH be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ Team D (248) 593-1309 a 3rd party buys the property ate there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Trott & Trott. P.C. taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: September 25,2003 Attorneys ate Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Attorneys for Community First Bank (now by vari­ Attorneys for Fifth Th-tf Mortgage Company, As Rfe #200328166 ous resolution duly known as Fifth Third Mortgage Mortgagee Company). As Mnrtgsgoo TeamD P.O. Box 5041 P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 ING TO COLLECT A DEfiL ANY INFORMATION nwnwii iimrnnirni (248) 457-1000 File No. 200.0692 NOTICE TO THE RESKJENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice m hereby given that the Bany County Zoning Board of Appeals wfl conduct a pubfle hear­ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato ing for the foftowing: THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Case Number V-40-20CS Maaayuid Tanaka ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION (owner); Leighton Kirby (appfcant). WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Location: 258 W. Hickory Rd.. In Section 30 of POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFF1CE AT Johnstown Twp. THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN Purpooe: Requesting a variance to erect a ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. * ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. 12x22-ft. addition between the existing homo that to ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo reodndATTN PURCHASERS: This sato may ba too dose to the rood right-of-way (03-6 & .0.1-6) ec by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, rescinded by the forocioolng mortgagee, in that and the existing garage that is also too ctooe (2-6), your damages, if any. shaH be limited sotoiy to the event, your damagoa. If any, shall be limited the minimum is 50-6. and the garage to too ctooe to return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus inter­ sotoiy to the return of the bld amount tendered the side lot Ina (6.5-ft), foe minimum to 2£Ml In the est. RL-1 zoning district at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default has boon made in Caeo Number V-41-2003 Deborah Straloy MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tobin J. (owner); Marti Engterth (applicant). the conditions of a mortgage mado by Lawrence E. Haines , a married man (original mortgagors) to Monroe andShani J. Monroe, husband an<t wife ve >^<peollanra6. Culbert De, in Section 26 of Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated October 30. Cartton Twp. 2000. snd recorded on January 31, 2001 in Uber (original mortgagors) to Bank One, NJk.. Purpooe: Requesting a variance to erect a Documents 1054489 on Page in Barry County Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2001, and recorded on Records, Mtehigan. and was assigned by said mort­ 12x16-ft addition onto an existing manufactured May 31,2001 in Liber Document #1060638 in Bany gagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage home that is not HUD approved (less than the County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage Corporation successor by merger and/or name required 720 sq. ft), and that is too close to the side thoro is darrned to be due at the date hereof the change to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio lot Ine (4-6). foe minimum to 20-ft, in foe RL-1 zon­ sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOU­ Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated ing district SAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 57/100 January 7.2001. which was recorded on December Caeo Number V-42-2003 Greg SMdrenga. doflars ($175,551.57), indudtog interest al 7.400% 3, 2001, in Uber Document# 1070683 on Page . Location: 14809 Brooklodge Rd., in Section 2? per annum. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is of Barry Twp. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ claimed to be due at tne date hereof the sum of Purpooe; Requesting a variance to ered a gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED 14x2x15.05-6 addition onto an existing home that to vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM FORTY-FOUR AND 65/100 dollars ($64,444.65), too dose to the road right-of-way (343-6). ths min­ be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, Including interest at 8.500% per annum. imum is 50-ft; in the AR zoning district or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Bany Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ Case Number V-43-2003 Woo A Georgia County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1D0 gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win PM. on December 4. 2003. Location: 225 Sunset Dr., in Section 10 of be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF Johnstown Twp. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Bany CARLTON, Barry County, Michigan, and are Purpooe: Requesting a variance to ered an County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Michigan at described as: 18x21-6 carport onto an existing garage that to too 1W PM. on November 13. 2003. Parcel A: Beginning at a point on the East and dose to the side lot Hne (14-ft), the minimum to 20­ Said premises an situated in TOWNSHIP OF West 1/4 line of section 33, Town 4 North, range 8 ft, and wffl be too dose to the rood right-of-way (03­ HOPE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described West. Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, ft). the minimum to 1(Ml In the RL-1 zoning district as: distant South 88 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds Caeo Number V-44-2003 KM • Becky Lot 49 of Stevens Wooded Acres, according to West. 283.00 toot from the East 1/4 comer of said the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of section 33; thence North 02 degrees 06 minutes 28 Plats on Page 31. ALSO. Lot 50 of Steven's Location: 513 Bay Dr.. In Section 4 of Woodtond seconds. East 473.50 feet; thence North 89 Wooded Acres. Also. 71.96 teet on North side of Lot Twp. degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds East, 480.00 feet 1. along road, then on regular Lot Line between Purpooe: Requesting a variance to erect a 6x42 to the Westerly right of way line of lower Lake Lots 1 and 50 to monument K. then West to ft addition between the existing home foot to too Road; thence South 00 degrees 11 minutes 31 sec­ Monument L, then North to Monument at center of dose to the side lot line (3.IMt), the minimum to 6 onds East 253.15 feet along said right of way Hne; Lol then North. Northeast to Monument at road. ft; in the RL-2 zoning district Place of Beginning, Barry County Records thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds Meeting Dote: Novombor 4, 2003. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from West. 75.00 feet; thence South 38 degrees 21 min­ Timo: 730 pun. the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ utes 04 second West, 280.85 feet to the Point of Place: Community Room in foe Courts & Law doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in Beginning. Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings, which case the redemption period shall be 30 days The redemption period shah be 12 month(s) from Michigan. from the date of such sale. the date of such safe. . Site inspection of the above described properDated: October 9. 2003 Dated: October 23. 2003 tyftes) wffl be completed by the Zoning Board of FOR INFORMA7 ION. PLEASE CALL: FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Appeals members before the hearing. Team S (248) 593-1304 Team G (246) 593-1310 Interested persons desiring to present their view* Trott A Trott, P C. Trott & Trott, P.C. upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wffl be Attorneys and Counselors Attorneys and Counselors given the opportunity to be hewd at the above men­ 30400 Telegraph Road. Surte 200 tioned time and piece. Any written response may bo 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) Rto #200319946 " Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 948-4820. Fite # 200324334 Team S (1CV9}(10/3C) The variance appfccation(s) to/ars available tor Team G (KV23H11/13) public inspection at the Barry County Manning Offica, 220 Wool State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 pjn. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Please erffl foe Planning Office al (289) 945-1290 tor fur­ ther information. 9 The County of Barry wffl provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS als being considered at the meeting, to individuate IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON with disabilities at the meeiing/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry, indviduafs THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE BOARD APPLICATIONS with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRA­ should contact the County of Barry by writing or TION OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF caning me loiiowmg. THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West I ATER THAN 50) P.M. ON OCTOBER 31.20)3 State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284. DebbieS. Smith. Barry County Clerk o—w (10-23) (248) 457-1000 Rto No. 200.0900 Team R Leaves wM bo raked on Friday, October 31, 2003. In cooe of inctoment weather the date wifi be Monday, November 10. 2003. Leaves will be raked by students between 10.15 am - 2:15 pm. You must call Hastings City Hall and register no later than Friday, October 24, 2003, 5:00 p.m. and ask for Shirtoy THtSFlRMISABEBTGQLLEGIOftATTEMPT­ INGTOCOLLECT ADEBTANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED EQRTMALPURPOSE*PLEASECONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Pub: S/25 - 10/23 owaoM (Pub; *2S -10/23) NOTICE: NOTICE: THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKING AN INTERESTED ATTORNEY TO SERVE ON THE BUILDING AUTHORITY. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 31. 2003. NO NOTICE: THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURT­ HOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 31. 2003. 02589261 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 23. 2003 - Page 17 LEGAL F1OTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Selo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WIlL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN: PURCHASERS: Thia tale may be rescinded by the folic wing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limited sotoiy to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus Interest.. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Mitchiil E. Glenn, an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systerr'. Inc. Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2002. and recoro«»J on June 6, 2002 in Uber Document *1081777 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 47/100 dollars ($125,134.47), including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan al 1XX) p.m., on November 13. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 393 feet of the West 280 feet of the East 430 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 9, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File <200316032 Team H omnok THtSfIRMlS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SAIF INQTQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on September 6. 2002. by Laura L. Simmons, a single woman, as Mortgagor, to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on September 25. 2002. as Document <1088029 (the ‘Mortgage"), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Seventy Three Thousand Four Hundred Ten and 91/100 Dollars ($73,410.91). as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceed­ ing at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. November 20, 2003, at 1XX) o’clock in the after­ noon. at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at pubic sate, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: LOTS 58 ANO 59. J. R. BUSH'S FIRST ADDI­ TION. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 33. Commonly known as 135 I. Mt Street. Delton, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (8) months from the date of the sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wnich case the redemption period shall be thirty t30) days from the date of such sale Dated: October 23. 2003 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lon L. Purkey. Esq Milter. Canfield. Paddock and Slone, P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (11-13) THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch, married and Madeline C. Knobloch, married, to Concord Funding Corporation. mortgagee, dated Apnl 8. 1997 and recorded April 15. 1997 in Liber 691. Page 105, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by U.S. Bank National Association. tiWa First Bank National Association Trust, acting solely in its capacity as trustee for EQCC Home Equity Loan Trust 1997-Bby assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Eight and 62/100 Dollars ($43.528 62) including interest at the rate of 10.99% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on December 4, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Berry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 32 and 33 of Crooked Lake Summer Resort . According to the Recorded Plat Thereof . as recorded in Liber 1 of plats on Page 52. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemptic.i period shaH be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property ano there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated October 23, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for U.S. Bank National Association, f/k/a First Bank National Association Trust, acting solely in its capacity as trustee for EQCCHome Equity Loan Trust 1997-B . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 FHe No. 231.3421 Pub: 10/23 - 11/20 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure SrIs THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTTV" MILITARY DUTY. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus InteresL ATTN PURCHASERS: This sete may be rescind­ ed by the foredoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shal! bo flmlted soloiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda L MBen an wwmrtied women <oagina> mortgagors) to National City Mortgage Services Co., dba Commonwealth United Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated September 13. 2002, and recorded on October 3, 2002 in Document < 1068687 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there « claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOU­ SAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 92/100 dollars ($83,179.92), Including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1XX) PM, on November 13. 2003. Said premtoes are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 230 of the City, formerly Wage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, In which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sate MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Chartyn S •Vanooeke<( arnamed person (original mortgagors) to Wefts Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. Mc/a/ Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 24, 1999. and recorded on March 30, 1999 in Document No. 1027271 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO AND 51/100 dollars ($114,252.51). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1XX) PM. on November 13. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 Line of Section 16. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Distant West 646 85 Feet from the East 1/4 Post of said Section 16; thence West 408.00 Feet along said 1/4 kne: thence North 01 Degrees 44 Minutes 31 Seconds West 350 Feet Parallel with the West line of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section 16; thence East 408.00 Feet; thence South 01 Degrees 44 Minutes 31 Seconds East, 350 Feet to the point of beginning Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the southerly 33 Feet thereof lor Chief Noonday Road. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate. Dated October 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 583-1313 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite < 200327578 (10Z30) Team F Dated: October 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <200320230 Team D (10/30) OMBWO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by DARICK CARPENTER and DEANNA CARPENTER, husband and wife, whose last known address was 235 Nelson Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development), United States Department of Agriculture, with its guaran­ teed loan center being located at 3469 E. Grand River Avenue. Howell. Michigan 4L843, the Mortgagee, such Mortgage being dated January 15. 1999 and recorded January 29. 1999 in docu­ ment No. 1024424 of Barry County Records, and by reason ot sucn default the Mortgagee elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of NINETY­ EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTYONE AND 23/100 ($98,271.23) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgages, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate con^taktedff) said MortgegseW* Mcome bpOfl«N« Now Therefore, Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sate contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute «n such case made and provided, said Mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings on Thursday. November 20. 2003 at 1XX) p.m. local time, in the afternoon of said day, and said premis­ es will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 6.125 per­ cent interest, legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; which said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to wit: Lands and premises situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, and State of Michigan: Lot 6. Block 3, Chamberlain s Addition to the Village (now city) of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, page 7. (Commonly known as 235 Nelson Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058; Tax Roll No. 08-55-215-020-00.) The redemption period shall be six (6) months from tt»e date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt Any information obf lined will be used for that ouroose For further information with regard to this foreclo­ sure contact the Community Development Manager at the local office of Rural Development at 3334 Edgewood RoaJ, P.O. Box 129, Berrien Springs. Michigan 49103. telephone (269) 471-9111. exten­ sion 118. Dated: October 20. 2003 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development), United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee Robert J. Zitta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee SCHEUERLE & ZITTA 300 Washington Street P.O. Box 212 Grand Haven. Ml 49417 (616)842-1470 omzmw FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm ts a debt collector attemrting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be usod for this purpose If you are >n me Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed beiow MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Michael I. Tamez, A Single Man to Ameriqueet Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 18. 2002 and record­ ed March 19, 2002 In Instrument 1075800 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Ninety Cents ($96,865.90) Including Interest 13% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml at 100PM on THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIL fTARY DUTY MORTGAGESALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by V.Mliam F Selby and Victoria H. Selby, husband and wife, to Bank One. NA. mort­ gagee. dated November 4. 1999 and recorded November 16, 1999 in document number 1038033. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred FortyFour Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Four and 4/100 Dollars ($144,854 04) including interest at the rate of 9.37% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on November 13,2003. The premises are toca’ed in the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4. Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 8 West described as: Beginning at a point In the center line of highway M­ 37. the so called Battle Creek and Hastings Highway, at a point 135 feet North of the point where the East and West 1/8 line in the ’said Northeast 1/4 crosses the said highway, thence East 792 feet; thence South 338 feet; thence West to the center of the highway; thence Northwesterly along said highway to the place of beginning. The redemption period shaH be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. h which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower Dated: October 9,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One NA, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 224.0949 oMtsnn Pub: 1OT -11/5 Said premises are situated m City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing 20 Rods South of The Southwest comer of Lot 1331, dhy of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan; Thonce East 10 Rods; .hence South 4 Rode; Thence West 10 Rods; Thence North 4 Rods to beginning, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan Being in the Northeast comer of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19. Township 3 North, Range 8 West Commonly known as 1201 S Park St Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1946CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: _Qctobflf 2L2QQ3 Amfifiquest Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC. 3fil5Q.DfiQWftafl fta Slc.810 signing Heights, Ml 4831Q (586) 7Q5-440Q Exl 118 ______ Our Fite Nq; 03-18542 Pub; 1 (¥23 -11/20 OMNOW Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: RICHARD J. ROBBINS and DENISE M ROBBINS. HUSBAND AND WIFE to HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NET­ WORK. INC.. Mortgagee, dated September 15. 2000, and recorded on September 20, 2000. in Instrument <1049736, BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by an assignmen; recorded on March 19. 2001, in Instrument <1056956, BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE -THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 52/TOO DOLLARS ($103,670,52), including Interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on November 6, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence North along said 1/4 Section line 540 teet for the place of begin­ ning; thence North 275 feet; thence West 500 feet; thence South 275 feet; thence East 500 feet to the place of beginning. Also: Commencing al the Southeast comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence North along said 1/4 Section fine 515 feet for tf-- place of beginning; thence North 200 feet along 1/4 Section line; thence West 500 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 500 teet to the place of beginning. ID.#: 08-09-011-003-10 The redemption period sha? be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated. September 29, 2003 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 fmM4S 1IT30 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained wiH be used for this purpose If you are m the Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made « the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C. Knooiocn, in fotni tenancy, nusoana ana wne io Southern Pacific Funding Corporation. A California Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 14, 1998 and recorded August 5, 1998 In Instrument No. 1016116 Bany County Records, Michigan. mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated July 16,1998 and record­ ed October 29,1999 In Instrument No. 1037357. On which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIxty-Elght ThouateW THtoe''HundrAf Torty^Ttob Deiters and Four Cante ($68,342.04) Including Interest 10.55% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00PM. on Thuraday. !tovwnbef 20.2QQ3 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 28 and 29 ot Delton Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof aa recorded In Liber 1 of Plats, Page 29, excepting therefrom the Northeasterly extension of Main Street as found recorded In Uber 1 of Plats. Page 33, said Street alson being port of J.R. Bush’s Addition to the Village of Detton. Commonly known aa 144 Maple, Detton Ml 49046 The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: Octotef 21.2003 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates P C 3fil5QLDfiQumdffiLBfL.SlfiJ8.lQ Sterimg Heighta. Ml 4831Q (5afilZ9S44QQ£xLlll Our Fite No 03-18223 Pub; 1G23 -11/13 HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its regular meeting held on October 13. 2003, at the Hope Township Hal. the Township Board of Hope township adopted the toMowing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 58, which Is set forth betow. I NOTICE: NOTICE: THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE MENTAL HEALTH BOARD. APPLICATIONS MAY THE TRANSIT QOARD. APPLICATIONS MAY BE BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE OBTAINED AT THE COURTHOUSE AND COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 31. 2003. MUST BE RETURNED LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 31. 2003. NOTICE: I I NOTICE: THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS I ITHE BARRy COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON ■ ■ SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE APPLICA- ■ ■ SOLID WASTE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. APPLICATIONS TIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMIN- ■ ISTRATION OFFICE LOCAltD ON THE 3RD FLOOR ■ ■ MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION ■ OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURT- OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED ■ NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 31.2003. ■ ■ HOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 5D0 ■ PM OCTOBER 31.200? COMPENSATION COMMISSION. ___________________________________________________ 02589252 B B An Ordinance to amend Section 3 of the Hope Township Pension Plan Ordinance (Ordinance No. 38) pertaining to pension plan eligibility; and to repeal all existing Ordinances or parts ot Ordinances in conflict herewith . THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO HOPE TOWNSHlP PENSlON PLANQBDlNANCE lQRDlNANCE NO, 38), Section 3 of the Hope Township Pension Plan Ordinance (Ordinance No. 38) entitled ELI­ GIBILITY- is hereby amended to read as fofiows: The annuity or pension plans created, established and contracted lor under this Ordinance shall cover all members of the Hope Township Board (i.e , Supervisor. Clerk. Treasurer and Trustees). SECTION II. SEVERABILITY. Should any section or part thereof of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional, null or void by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shaH not affect the validity of the remaining sections or parts thereof of this Ordinance. SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE & REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication after adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repeated I Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 SOUTH M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 ____________________________________________________ OK2MC1 I • ADOPTED: OCTOBER 13. 2003 EFFECTIVE: IMMEDIATELY UPON PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION NO ozsaszsa THE HOPE TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO 58 I �Page 18 - Thursday, October 23, 2003 — The Hastings Banner realizes the negative influence he had over her, Kuzava said Fisher said he was interested in getting the victim paid. Scolt R. Campbell. 38, of Plainwell, Delton, for violating his probation by was sentenced Oct 16 in Barry County using marijuana and failing to report to Circuit Court to one year in jail and five his probation officer on Sept. 3. years probation for third-degree home Attorney invasion. Carol Jones Dwyer Alcoholics Anonymous or A $1,000 personal recognizance bond Narcotic Anonymous meetings a week. He is eligi­ was set He is on probation for breaking and ble for work release or counseling. entering with intent. Crash at intersection leaves 3 injured His sentence is to run concurrent with was issued a bench warrant because he the sentence he received after pleading did not appear in court Oct. 16 as sched­ guilty to the charge in exchange for dis­ uled for a probation violation hearing He missal of first-degree home invasion, violated his probation by consuming malicious destruction of a building and alcohol. assault. Eaves was on probation for operating a In another case, Campbell was sen­ vehicle while under the tenced to one year in jail and 10 years influence of liquor, third offense. probation for stalking. Sentencing was adjourned until Oct. 30 current with the sentence in the above for Susan M. Berkwitz, 38. of Detroit, case. Campbell earlier pleaded to the charge who was charged with larceny and steal­ in exchange for dropping charges of first- Chief Assistant Prosecutor Tom Evans ing a Financial transaction device. invasion, domestic vio­ said Berkwitz has been cooperative. lence. a second offense notice, and mali­ Berkwitz’s attorney. Amy Kuzava, said cious destruction of a ’Holding. Berkwitz’s husband exerted influence on The victim said she was assaulted by her and Campbell in her bathroom with brass relationship wtu over induced her to commit the crimes. knuckles. She said he could not accept the Dowling violated his probation by using cocaine. He pleaded guilty to the charge. Dowling is on probation for a convic­ tion of arson of personal property. • Gregory E Moss, 25, of Kalat uzoo, was sentenced to pay court costs of $120 for attempted illegal use of a financial transaction device. This sentence also is to be served con­ that • Sentencing was delayed until Oct. 30 for Michael D. Dowling, 25, of Sturgis, County. • Timothy D. Eaves. 43, of Plainwell, degree home He was on probation for a conviction of non-sufficient funds. because be was in jail in St Joseph He was given credit for 12 days served in iiil. Emergency medical personnel help one accident victim in Friday’s crash. Oct. 17, at the comer of West State Road and North Broadway. zance bond. Holden violated his proba­ tion by committing a larceny in October. was appointed to represent him. Campbell was ordered to attend two • Larry Holden. 37, of Shelbyville, was released on a $1,000 personal recogni­ Berkwitz now has left her husband and and • Teddy E. Wilder, 29, of Hastings, was sentenced to pay court assessments of $450 by Dec. 31 or serve 90 days in jail for attempted failing to pay child support, a four-year felony. Wilder pleaded guilty to the charge. Evans said Wilder has success during the period of delayed sentence. Therefore, he was only asking the judge to sentence Wilder to pay court costs. informed her they were going to be mar­ ried. The victim said Campbell broke all Two cars collided at the intersection of North Broadway and West State Road last Friday. Three people were injured and taken to Pennock Hospital in bastings, where they were treated and released. glass objects in the house. Tm looking for restitution for damage to my home," she said. Campbell said, "I know the things I did were bad." Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Computer argument leads to assault Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said, "Horrible, worse than bad." HASTINGS — A 25-year-old Hastings man was struck by his sister, 27, also from Hastings, during an argument over a computer last Thursday morning, Oct. 16. Hastings Police Department officers said they were dispatched to the assault in the 700 block of East Bond Street. • The victim had visible red marks on his face, police said. Campbell added, "I’ve had a rough road. I’d like to do counseling to know why I get explosive and obsessive. I like my job. I get paid well. I'd like to pay J nr Stih ■ (iiira^i Salt ■ /$’< <il / \/ah 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. ANTRIM COUNTY: 5 beautiful acres of woods and fields, dose to state land, lakes, trails and slopes. Driveway and cleared site. Electric. $26,900, $500 down, FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel $330 month, 11% land con­ master, 7 gau^ reel mowers, 1 lltl>ltH>!l\l hydraulic lift. Good condi- ____________________________ _ tract. tion, $6,000. 1990 PONTIAC Trans Sport www.northeml^ndco.corn, _ 4190. SE Mini Van, white. Very de­ Northern Land Company, runner, $1,800. 800-968-3118. ------------------------------------------------ pendable FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel (269)7954375_______________ I h ip U tuilul master 7-Gang, reel mowers, Hon\t hold good condition, $9,000. Call DRIVER: additional CDL B (269)948-4190. 1YR. NEW: DUAL RECLIN­ drivers needed. Looking for ER (NORWALK) OVER­ dependable customer service FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ SIZED LOVESEAT. oriented person with chauf­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point BOUGHT AT $1,700. SELL­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ hitch. Great shape, $1,200. ING FOR $1,100. CALL cense. Good working envi­ Call (269)948-4190. ronment. (616)248-7729 (269)948-7921 SEASONED WOOD: $25 (517)852-9072 HARD face cord. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $1,000. CaB (269)948-4190 I .'I fhlll 2 BEDROOM APART­ MENT in the country, dose to town, no pets, security de­ posit, $525/month. Call (269)948-8943. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom fur­ nished home on Wall Lake. 359 Harrington Rd., $650 per month. (616)560-6794 ( aril <*/ I htink\ THANK YOU TO Connie & Dana Wellman for getting me to Pennock Hospital, Ambulance care & emergency staff, hospital care on the 2nd floor while I was there, to my husband & family, friends' & relatives for gifts, flowers & phone calls. Margaret Wellman / if\t A / tmiiil LOST/STOLEN: MONDAY, OCTOBER 20FH FROM THE HHS COMMUNITY CENTER APPROXIMATE­ LY 830PM. BOYS 20" RED, next-f: atspin bike, if FOUND AND/OR RE­ TURNED PLEASE CALL (269)948-1941 NO QUES­ TIONS ASKED! CNS LAWN CARE- Spring/ Fall cleanup, bonus for new contracts. Handicap I Senior Citizen's discount If you think you can't afford a lawn service, you haven't called CNS Lawncare, (269)623­ 2518. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. AU workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. AFRICAN GRAY TIMNEH PARROT with 22x24x62 Prevue Signature cage, toys & starter food. $1,000. Call (616)891-9921. Fisher said. "I want to keep you under court supervision. If you even see her In oter recent court business: • A Nov. 24’ trial tHfc was set for John D Hislop. 61. of Woodland, (or operating a vehicle while under the influence of dent program. Reps serve as liaisons with local high schools, screen and qualify host families, mentor foreign students. Marketing abilities, community contacts and good people skills. Stipend, bonus and international travel incentives. 1-877-417­ 9600. ( 'UN\t>fiti\ 1ST ANNUAL AUTUMN OPEN HOUSE "At Home Parties & Direct Sale Ven­ dors- Sat, Nov. 1st, 9am3pm & Sun., Nov. 2nd, 1pm4pm. Yankee Springs Town­ ship Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. Discovery Toys. Tastefully Simple, Petra Fashion Linge­ rie, Pampered Chef, Creative Memories, Premier Jewelry, Avon, Home & Garden, Mary Kay, Longaberger Bas­ kets, Ideal Gifts, Koppe's Kandles, bake sale & much more!! No additional ven­ dors needed. Questions?? call Linda (269)795-7208 or Cathy (269)792-0781. ing up drunk at the scene of a gas spill and overturned tanker near Dowling. sentenced to 55 days in jail and one year probation for absconding or forfeiting bond. He was given credit for 55 days served in jail. Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. HASTINGS — Two area residents were injured in a crash last Friday afternoon. Oct 17, in the 800 block of South Hanover ncar Clinton Street A vehicle driven by Michael Himeiss, 19, of Vermontville, turned in front of a second vehicle driven by Loretta Bowen, 25, of Hastings, said Hastings police officer Amy Selles. Himeiss’ vehicle then spun around in the intersection and struck a third vehicle driven by Iva Hutt. 79, of Hastings. Both Himeiss and Bowen were treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Cash theft from vehicle under probe Curtis pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of a second charge of absconding bond. In another case, sentencing was adjourned until Oct 14. 2004, for a pos­ session of marijuana conviction, second HASTINGS — Hastings police officers said they were dispatched to a larceny from a vehicle in the 600 block of Barfield Drive Saturday afternoon, Oct. 18. The victim said $150 was stolen from her purse, which was left in the car. Upon further investigation, the money possibly may have been taken by a 26-year-old suspect, who was given a ride the previous evening, police said. The case is under investigation and charges are pending. offense. it's time to grow up." Crash sends 3 to Pennock Hospital Curtis replied, "Yes, your honor." Fisher said. "Why don't you turn this into a positive experience?" • A show cause hearing was adjourned until Jan. 29, 2004, for Jamica L. Sotillie, 25, of Nashville. Fisher ordered Sotillie to pay $40 per month toward court costs of $2,617 that HASTINGS — Three Hastings residents were injured in a crash Friday afternoon, Oct 17, at North Broadway and West State Road. A vehicle driven by Lindy Jacob. 18, of Brighton in Livingston County, was southbound on Broadway when she turned into ti>e path of a northbound vehicle on Broadway driven by Cherokee Schlch, 26, of Hastings. Schleh and her two children, Bradley, 3, and Victoria, 5, were injured in the accident All three were transported by Lansing Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. All occupants were wearing seat belts and alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Jacob was cited for failing to yield the right of way. second-degree home invasion in March 2002. She owes $1,497 in restitution. Sodllie's attorney, Michael McPhillips, said she was working on securing in­ patient treatment for a 30-day program. • A hearing was delayed for Douglas P. Lynch. 21. of Middleville, for violating his probation by failing to complete drag treatment and for using cocaine. Lynch was on probation for possession of cocaine. He was released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond. Kent County sheriff’s cruisers collide GAINES TOWNSHIP - Two Kent County patrol vehicles collided Tuesday afternoon al a four-way intersection in Gaines Township while responding to a serious personal injury accident. One patrol vehicle was northbound on Eastern Avenue and the other was westbound on 84th Street. Both vehicles were passing Oirough the intersection and overtaking other stopped vehicles at the time of the collision. Each patrol unit was operating emergency equipment with siren and overhead red ard blue lights activated. One deputy was taken by ambulance to Spectrom-Butterworth Downtown Campus, where he was treated and later released. The other officer was checked at the scene and required no further treatment. Both vehicles were heavily damaged. Accident investigators were called out to the scene and the crash remains under investi­ gation by the Department. Names were not released. • A probation hearing was delayed until Oct. 23 for Dennis Gilmore, 19, of Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them Road The banner every week! Two Injured In 3-car accident ment. was arrested last August for show­ she was assessed after a conviction of SEARCHING for current & former WalMart assistant managers. Please call 1-800­ 833-6141 or visit www.michiganinvestigator.com ■ HASTINGS — A 15-ycar-old male was arrested for shoplifting last Thursday afternoon, Oct 16, at the Shell Food Mart on Green Street Hastings Police said they found three cigarette lighters in. the boy’s pocket that had not been paid for. He was transported to the police department, where he^ aa twntt! over to his parents. * A request for charges of retail fraud was sent to the prosecutor’s office. liquor, second offense. HisJrp. former county director of emergency manage­ Fisher asked Curtis. "Don't you think PROGRAM COORDINA­ TOR FOR non-profit, gov't designated, exchange stu­ Teen held for shoplifting 3 lighters family. I'll sentence you to the maxi­ mum." $ • Jeff G. Curtis, 21, of Hastings was MAINTENANCE- Immedi­ ate opening at Buskirk Lum­ ber Co. in Freeport. Handson repair and preventative maintenance programs. 5 years minimum mainte­ nance experience required. Mechanical and Electrical skills a must. Hours will vary based on maintenance schedules and mill opera­ tion. Send resume to: Ken Jones, Buskirk Lumber Co. 319 Oak SL, Freeport, Ml. 49325. This matter has been turned over to the prosecutor’s office for possible charges of domes­ tic violence. restitution." The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Reward offered for mailbox fires Info PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Prairieville Township police report there have been several instances of mailboxes being set on fire in the area of Crum Road near Doster Road and Burroughs Road near Milo. Police said they believe some type of accelerant was used. This is a violation of Michigan Laws, but is a more serious felony violation under feder­ al laws, with the culprits facing potential prison time. Anyone with information is requested to contact Silent Observer, the Prairieville Township Police or United States Postal Inspectors in Grand Rapids at 616-771-8521. Identity of callers may be anonymous. Reward througlfrthe US Postal Service may be up to $10,000, usually in the $500 range for mailboxes. To report any information, call Prairieville Township Police Department Chief Larry B. Gentry at 269-623-269lor Silent Observer al 1-800-310-9031. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 23, 2003 — Page 19 Chamber of Commerce brings Fish comes to Hastings by Patricia Johns Staff Writer What does a fish market in Seattle have to do with a doctor’s office in Hastings? How do flying fish help a local bank improve quality service? The more than 70 business owners, school superintendents and office workers in the audience on Tuesday morning have a better idea on how having fun. making the customer's day, being present and attitude can help improve employee morale, cus­ tomer service and much more. All participated in a workshop led by Sandy Gmazel. who gave a brief and fun overview of the FISH (t) Philosophy. This management technique ties in well with other quality principles with its emphasis on teamwork and involving the customer in the success of the business. The workshop began with a brief film detailing the Pikes Place Fish Market in Seattle with its commitment to quality and fun. Owner John Yokoyama created an atmosphere where a small outdoor fish vendor has become world famous. The fly­ Marty Byington, chair of the Barry Quality Committee, and speaker Sandy Gmazel show off the fun Fishing Licence each participant received on the completion of the workshop. Whether participants worked in a doctor's office, owned their own business or help people select and care for wood floors the FISH Philosophy workshop had a little for everyone. ing fish from salesman to scale have become a metaphor for improved firn and attitude Goldfish were flying as were tiny stuffed fish, as Gmazel emphasized the need for quality. Participants went on a "fishing buddy trip," brainstorming ways to bring fun into their own workplaces and benefits from improved attitudes and commitment to quality. Her handouts included ideas for “a year of fun" at work, a recommended reading list for those interested in learning more and lists of quality principles. Nancy Goodin welcomed and thanked GREAT SELECTION OF QUALITY PRE-OWNED VEHICLES! all participants who have graduated from the leadership program. She also thanked the Hastings Schools for the use of the new community building. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Director Julie DeBoer thanked the committee for making this workshop so popular. She mentioned that there was a waiting list for this morning’s presentation of the Bany Quality Initiative. She invited anyone interested in learning mote about the FISH principles to call the Chamber of Commerce at 945-2434. GQFFEEs ContJnued ..... from page 14--------It will fix a recent restrictive law spon­ sored by Congressman Mike Rogers, RBrighton. where a person must vote at a home poll, such as the address on a driver's license. In ocher legislative issues, Newell has introduced legislation to fill 90-day pre­ scriptions. But, he said within hours of the bill's introduction major groups voiced opposi­ tion to it, such as The Big Three automobile manufacturers, UAW and AARP. '"They said it would drive up the cost of health care," Newell. Birkholz'r aide, Amanda Price, said the big Senate issue is the budget, especially because of the $910 million of more cuts needed in the current budget. And a package of bills dealing with Methamphetamine drugs was voted out of the Senate today and goes to the House, Price said. Many residents asked the legislators questions, such as whether future revenue sharing dollr-s will be cut to local villages and cities. This money comes from sales taxes. "I'd be shocked and amazed if revenue sharing to local government is not hit,” Rep. Newell said. "I realize they've already been cut 3 percent but it may be up to another 5 percent." Mayor Pro Tern Bob May said more rev­ enue sharing cuts could affect police, tire and rued services. "We challenge you to be as creative and prudent to any cuts." May said. "1 know we all need to feel the pain, but cities can't take any more cuts." And Newell said a 5 percent cut may affect the Department of Corrections, the 00 CtffVT MAnm 4X4 39K LOW MLB LOOKS NEW. S*VE BFOW WWW S13.88S largest user of the taxpayer dollars. It cost taxpayers $24,000 to 36,000 a year to imprison a man or woman in Michigan. He said the 2005 budget is not in good shape either. Sandi Drummond, executive director of Green Gables Haven, a proposed Barry County shelter for victims of domestic vio­ lence and possibly the homeless, asked her elected M CMVY MHOf LS officials for help in redirecting 77K. 2 DOOT? EXCELLBIT CONDITION. HARD TO $15,995 domestic violence money currently in the Family Independence Agency budget. "Without that money, about $450,000. we’ll have a long-term problem," Drummond said. “I need your help getting it" Julie DeBoer. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce host of the Legislative Coffees, asked the group for a straw vote by raising bands in support of money going to fund laptops for sixth­ graders. No one raised their hands. Then she asked how many people had •GMS PLUS TAX. TITLE & LICENSE Dreisbach PONTIAC 328 N. Michigan GMC Ave. Hastings registered for the "Do Not Call List" about Call (269) 948-8000 Today! telemarketer calls. About 50 percent had www.dralsbochmotora.com placed their names on the list. Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Enc Dretsboch, President GMC Don Gentry. Sates Mgr Borne Signs, Sates Ryan Madden, Sates MonAWMirilB Tut. Thu & Fri until 6 Satafoy unM noon Amy Piper, Sates MoniWtoB-7 Chris Silverman, Finance Mgr Tut. Thu 4 Ffl B-5 �Paoa 20 - Thunday. Oclobar 23. 2003 - The Hastings Banner FLEXFAB, continued from page 2 John Price, retired executive vice pres­ ident, at various intervals led the audi­ ence in singing “Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again" in ref­ erence to action in lieu of the economic downturn in recent years. save $3 million in 18 nKmths. “As a result of a scrk-s of projects ranging from the new Prism Silicone material and the AirTech pressure wrap to in-line quartz lamp curing to the auto bias cuttei (due next month) to the model line and the new autoclave room, we have attained savings of over $2 million per year so far," Timmons said. Despite a “very slow recovery" in the truck business, Flexfab “sold harder and smarter, as a result, Flexfab sales went up by 4% this year," Matt DeCamp said. “We nailed down a three-year contract with International, a joint effort by everyone in the business unit..At Bluebird Bus, we signed a three-year contract (gaining) 100% of their busi­ ness. And we kept our strong position with all the other key customers as well. “In addition, we went out looking for new places to sell our products. We sold our crimped assembly concept to John Deere, for example," he said. During the past year, Flexfab formed The Marketing Council, which meets bi-monthly and plans sales programs to find new business in all industries, especially truck business the com­ pany has not had in the past. As a result, the company has landed several new accounts like Workhone Custom Chassis and Autocar that provide chassis to many RV and specialty truck Larry Roscoe (right) was one of the winners of a remote-controlled race car. He is pictured with Flexfab official Paul Timmons. Size does matter... Smaller is better when it comes to personalized service from your local dealership. Shop Dreisbach! 2004 Pontiac Aztek Grand Am GT Sedan THE FIRST SPORT RECREATION VEHICLE GM < Matching Rebate! V-6 AUTO. CHROME TECH WHEELS WAS $23,995 “’15,461 ’GMS plus tax. title, plates. Retxite to dealer Includes GM matchng down payment up to $1000 POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS, AIR WAS $21,670 “’16,286 •GMS plus tax, title, plates. Rebate to dealer includes GM matchng down payment up to $1000 SEE DEALER - FOR DETAILS ■ 2003 GMC Yukon Denali 2003 GMC Yukon XL SLT LOADED WITH LUXURY, CAPTAINS CHAIRS, LEATHER, CAPTAINS CHAIRS, SUN ROOF, MOON ROOF, LOADED LOADED WAS $51.035 WAS $48224 NOW $££000 UQ4 NOW$C1 100 QI I X 72 MOS. X72MOS. •GMS w/82000 down plus tax, title, plates *GMS w/$2000 down plus tax, title, plates W.A.C. w/GM match W.A.C. w/GM match Dreisbach PONTIAC GMC. 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269) 948-8000 Today! Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Eric Dretstoch. Pres»ctent iAliS NOWS. GMC Don Gentry, Soles Mgr Borne Signs, Sales I Tub, Thu 4 Frtirtl 6 Saturday unhl noon Ryan Madden, Sales Amy Piper, Sales Mon4Wid8-7 Chris Silverman, Finance Mgr www.drelsbactimotora.coni Mon4WKlunR8 Ta, Ita 4 Fri 8-5 builders. The team effort was noted in the Accounts Receivable team’s task to resolve problems in the bill paying methods at Freightliner. “They did such a good job that Freightliner invited them back on a regular basis, making our relationship even stronger," Man DeCamp said. “In fact, all of you responded to help us be more important to this crucial segment of our busi­ ness. So, as this industry bounces back, we are ready to exploit it. We will need the usual Flexfab teamwork to take advantage of the recovery that is coming." Flexfab’s Aerospace Team has captured Airbus as a customer. “The Aerospace Team has done a fantastic job at landing this important account, and I am optimistic about our future with them." Man DeCamp said. Taking advantage of the slowdown in aero­ space. Flexfab has redirected some of its sales teams to finding a way into the pharmaceutical industry. “To be frank about it, there are a lot of airlin­ ers out of ser ice since 9/11 and our long time customer Bceing will only recover as those planes come back into service. Realistically this is still several years away. But, Flexfab did well in spite of the glut," Man DeCamp said. Since Flexfab started providing “Vendor Managed Inventory Service" to Boeing, “our on time performance rating has come from a frus­ trating 34% to a fantastic 98%,” he said. The company successfully negotiated the Boeing long term contract for five years. ‘We have ourselves positioned to win the Eclipse business, which is a new business jet service, that may get off the ground as the com­ pany improves. “Once again, it takes team work and flexibil­ ity to offer what customers are looking for, not just sales, not just engineering, not just parts, but a whole team offering all. A well oiled team can get the whole job done," Matt DeCamp said. In the automotive area, Flexfab has complet­ ed negotiations with Chrysler and has retained half of the DR assembly business, he said. “To offset this loss, we are aggressively pur­ suing Ford in an effort to win the hot side busi­ ness of their F-series diesel pickups. We are exploring ways to break into the North American transplants. Our purchasing team is working hard to keep us strong by negotiating better material prices which keep us competitive. Our chemists, R&D, and production team have solved key problems in materials and helped get the brand new pro­ duction line in 240 up and running and using materials we have never had access to in the past. All of these items along with many more, make us optimistic about the automotive busi­ ness in our future," Matt DeCamp said. Regarding specialty products. Flexfob is courting several new customs in the marine industry, developing new methods to grow the pharmaceutical industry into an important share of the company’s total business, delving into an aftermarket program to supply its products to the replacement market and working on a new slogan, “Trash is Cash," as it begins to supply product to Waste Management and other landfill companies. "The Specialty Products Business Unit has also been busy developing new products for the Performance Products Industry,” he said. “We are now producing parts that are used by car enthusiasts all over the United States to enhance the performance of their favorite vehicles.” A special part of the meeting was the surprise announcement of the winner of this year's President's Award. Darlene Honeysett, a 20 year Flexfob employee, was awarded the 2003 President’s Award for Excellence. The honor is given to an outstanding employee “who represents the best of what we all aspire to become.” She received a trophy and $500. These are some of the remarks fellow work­ ers said about Honeysett: she’s a fundraiser at work, community and church, a Kaizen Continuous Improvement Team member, kindhearted, respected and helpful; a church choir member, a mentor at work and outside of work, a bluegrass singer. She worked in the sewing department for many years and is now doing an outstanding job in the aerospace department, officials said. Honeysett expressed appreciation for “having great people to work with and great people to work for." Eleven people were honored for having a full year of perfect attendance and received checks for one day’s pay. Receiving recognition were Ken Sutter, Carol Teske, Rick Dyer, James Richard. Jeff James, Rod Wallace. Mary Winebrcnner, Sandi Sebastian. Carolyn Wilder, Linda Bolo and Teresa Kohn. During the program, a moment of silence was observed for employee Don Haywood, who died last December. Flexfab retirees were honored and applauded for their contributions to the community in such ways as building Habitat for Humanity homes, caring for one of the flower beds in Hastings and volunteering for the Red Cross. Bill Rohr, director of human resources, also recognized all the community service employ­ ees have done “to help our friends and neighbors and to make this world a better place to live." Flexfab’s March of Dimes team had 19 par­ ticipants who “got the rest of us to sponsor their good efforts," Rohr said. The company's Christmas Food Basket Elves converted donated cans into funds to purchase Christmas presents for 24 needy neighbors. In addition, employees' held a Christmas Fund Drive by conducting a bake sale, 50/50 raffle and a “pay to wear jeans day." “I know that our own Christmases were more joyous knowing that $1-500 worth of gifts were distributed to seven families who needed a little boost at that time last year," Rohr . Through the company's partnership with Northeastern School, employees gave time to Junior Achievement, the ROAR reading pro­ gram. Jump Rope for Heart, “bring your child to work day," and the fifth grade lour of Flexfab. Employee United Way contributions, com­ bined with Flexfob's matching gift, exceeded the company's goal and totaled $50,400. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-10-30.pdf 618d74ffc3d2978955fd944389a58e7e PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1213 CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1833 County will need 4th judge soon ♦ County pays tribute to activist legend Trojans Friday, Lions Saturday See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 See Story on Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings NEWS County to levy maximum tax rate ANNER VOLUME 150, No. 43 BRIEFS Paul Henry Trail closed next month The Middleville section of the Paul Henry Trail will clows at dusk on Friday. Oct 31, and will remain closed until dawn an Monday. Dec. I. Other portions of the Paul Henry Trail remain open for walkers and cyclists Snowmobiles arc not allowed on any portion of the trail. Next blood drive set for Nov. 3 A Red Cross blood drive is planned for I to 6:45 p.m. Monday. Nov. 3, at the St. Ambrose Church, 11252 Fiona Road. Dehon Local Red Cross officials say consis­ tent blaod don uions are needed to main­ tain tine supply. When asked, seven out of 10 people believe the American Red Cross plays a strong role in saving lives by collecting and distributing blood. But of those same 10 people, asked if they will give blood in the neat 12 months, almost half will say it's nor in their plans. "Most people understand that many sack and injured people would die with­ out blood transfusions,* says Fred Stems, executive director of the Great Lakes Region Blood Services. ’But many people don't realize they can make a difference in ensuring that blood is available’ Stems emphasized that volunteer blood donors are the only source of Hood products for hospital patients. Blood donors must be at least 17 yean old. weigh 110 nounds or more, and be in good general health. Thursday, October 30, 2003 by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted 5-3 Tuesday to levy the maximum 5.5937 mills for next year, despite contrary indications at its meeting two weeks ago. The board is permitted to levy a millage rate of 4.8937 without a truth-ir.-taxation hearing, but with Tuesday morning’s hear­ ing, now is allowed the maximum of 5.5937, which citizen watchdog Ward Weiler said is a difference of about $992,000. It was also noted the difference between the two levies is 17.8 percent and the newly approved rate is 1.6% more than last year. Board members deadlocked 4-4 at their Oct. 13 session on a motion to levy the 4.8937, and a motion to seek the maximum was approved 6-2 under the notion that it still could be decreased after the hearing, but couldn’t be raised. The 5.5937 mills plus allocated millage for Charlton park, the Commission on Aging. E-911 and Thomapple Manor brings the total to 7.833 mills. Commissioner Jim French said the total levy is less than the 8.22 ve’ers approved in August 1999. Commissioner Tom Wing, however, pointed out (hat the new budget will bring in $2.6 million in revenue than four years ago. County Administrator Michael Brown said the $928,000 expected from state rev­ enue sharing is “virtually the same as what we received in 1999... Thf tax burden has shifted more and more onto local govern­ ment.” Sandy James, vice chairwoman of the board, said. “We’re not getting anything from it (levying the maximum). We need this to maintain services.’’ Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzic said of the budget crunch. “Is this just a one-year anomaly, or a long-term trend? Perhaps it’s wise to take money from the fund balance PRICE 50C (or savings account) and then leave things alone.” Wing said. “The only other thing we can do is tackle some of the expense-side issues.” MacKenzie answered. “We briefly dis­ cussed cuts, but we didn’t decide on that. We’re not overstaffed in the county. I don’t see the need for that right now.” James added, “This has not been taken lightly by anybody. We spent a lot of time on this. We didn’t just sit in this Ivory Tower, we listened to our department heads and had discussions.” Commissioner Wayne Adams said, “This additional seven-tenths of a mill allows us to pick up some additional capital expense items (in the budget), but it doesn’t grant everybody’s complete wish list.. I don’t feel we should tap into the fund balance... 1 agree this the way to go (levy the maximum allow­ able millage).” The county is adopting a budget of $11.6 Karasinski said the middle school needs to know who will attend and how many by Nov. 5. Two serious plays planned at Delton Delton Kellogg High School will pres­ ent two one-act plays “And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Arne Frank” and “Just Like Us” for their fall presentation Nov. 5, 7 and 8 starting al 7:30 p.m. at the DKHS audito­ rium. The Delton Kellogg Theater Arts More NEWS BRIEFS page 2 See TAX RATE, pg. 2 Judge Shaw to retire Jan. 30 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For Barry County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Richrird H. Shave, who lias served on the bench since 1986, “it’s time to move on.” The 64-year-old judge announced Wednesday afternoon that he will retire from his elected post on Jan. 30. 2004. His term doesn’t expire until 2006 and even though Shaw still loves to go to work every day, he said. “The job wears on you” because of the accumulation of decisions made on a daily basis that affect the lives of others. “It takes a toll, personally." he said. Because of a busy court docket. Shaw said it has been difficult for him to take a block of time off for vacation. “It’s difficult to take three weeks.” he said. “The realization that time is moving on” was another factor in his retirement decision. Three of his friends who were judges have died in the past 18 months, and “you realize vim don’t kmvw h* w«.citch time vou have left" Shaw said his 16 years on the bench have been wonderful. “This is the best job I’ve ever had in my career.” he said. Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm will appoint Shaw's successor to fill the remaining years of his term. Shaw, himself, was appointed County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge in 1986 when the late Judge Richard Loughrin retired. Shaw, won election to the judgeship at the next elec­ tion in 1988 and was re-elected in 1994 and 2000. He was never challenged by a ballot opponent in those elections. He chuckled that the only opposition he had was the time one person cast a write-in vote for “anybody but." Shaw’s involvement in the county’s court consolidation project, which evolved into the current successful trial court system was a huge accomplishment during his tenure. Barry’s trial court has served as a model for other counties and has received praise from state officials. Because of that consolidation. Shaw also has the title of Family Court Judge. Being part of the implementation of the successful new Juvenile Dreg Court is a pro­ gram that has been personally rewarding for him. Shaw and his staff have been working on that project for two years. Regarding his staff, he said. “I have good people in place to move into managerial posi­ tions.” See SHAW, pg. 2 Judge Richard H. Shaw Courthouse employees stage picket Veterans Invited to school Nov. 11 . Area veterans are being invited to take pan in a Veterans' Day celebration st the Hastings Middle School Tuesday, Nov. 11. j Principal Mike Karasuakt said nMr ans are welcome to bring a guest or invite other veterans who did not receive an nvitation. Plans call for starting with lunch at 12:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room, where student council members will serve as boats and hostesses. The menu will consist of a tossed salad, French bread, lasagna, coffee, milk and desert. After eating lunch, students, staff and veterans will proceed to the west gym for die assembly. There will be special seat­ ing for the veterans to recognize each individually. They also are free to bring in their uniforms and any medals or memorabilia, artifacts, etc. from time serving in the military. While in the gym. the Hastings Middle School band and choir will perform a few selectionsand speakers will be intro- million and has about a $1.8 million fund balance. Had commissioners decided to stick with the lower rate, the county would have had to dip into the fund balance and pull out $263,000 to balance the budget. In the 5-3 vote, the yeas came from Adams, French. James, Ken Neil and Don Nevins. Voting against levying the maxi­ mum were MacKenzie, Wing and Clare TrippThere was some public comment during the truth-in-taxation hearing. Circuit Judge James Fisher said, “I encourage you to levy the maximum level allowed by law.” He reasoned that only two other govern­ ment entities in the county levy less than the maximum, one because it didn’t have the truth-in-taxation in time. Fisher said the needs arc many and the courts “have to deal with all of the problems of society.” by Marek Westover Boofanfc, Caspers and gravestones, Oh My! Dead Eddie and the Boofants won first place in Charlton Park’s "All Hallows Evecostume party last Saturday (above, left). The entourage are parents Christine and David Pruden and their daughters Kassie (front left) and Annah. As Hastings pre­ pares far Halloween tomorrow night, some residences are particularly striking with their displays. At left is what will greet trick-or-treaters near the comer of Washington and Young. Above are three Caspers on South Hannover, just outside the city limits Staff Writer After almost year of contract negotiations, members of the Barry County Courthouse Employees Association picketed at the court­ house Tuesday during their lunch hour and after work. “It was our way of saying let’s talk," said Carol Benner, president of the Barry County Courthouse Employees Association. The Board of Commissioners met Tuesday to ratify the contract with the county correc­ tions officers and then at noon and 5 p.m. the association members marched around the courthouse carrying signs saying they are united and want a fair contract. Peter Cohl. labor attorney representing the county, said that the courthouse employees arc "excellent” and the package the county offered was fair, especially in current eco­ nomic times. Cohl said that the courthouse employees’ union was offered a package that was already approved by two of the unions in the sheriff’s department. The association said they have been trying to negotiate a new contract after the old expired Dec. 31, 2002. The 75 members in the association work at a variety of positions at the courthouse. The county offered a proposal of a 3 per­ cent raise each year, which is higher than inflation. Cohl said. The association is seek­ ing a higher pay increase than 3 percent for some of its membeis. The union members also were offered in the contract to pay a maximum exposure of 1 percent of their salary toward the increase in the health insurance premium retroactive to See PICKET, pg. 3 �Page 2 - Thursday. October X, 2003 - The Hastings Banner M-37 hearings draw more than 200 Yes, that's the farm on the corner. Aerial maps along the corridor allowed partici­ pants to ask questions about access management and speed limits along M-37. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Company will present the serious dramas examining prejudice and intolerance. They arc recommended for ages 14 and up. Admission is $4 per person. Directing the students will be Janet Tower, a DKHS teacher. “Just Like Us” was written by Craig Sodaro and is a fantasy play th* takes place in a park inhabited by two groups that do not get along, the “blues" and the “greens." The story is narrated by the old tree in the park that has been neglected. “And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank" was written by James Still and is a multi­ media play that incorporates videotape of two Holocaust survivors who knew Anne Frank. . Cast members are selling tickets, and reserve tickets are available by calling the DKHS office az 623-9200. Fall leaf pickup to start Not. 3M The annual fall leaf pickup m'‘Hastings will start Monday, Nov. 3. Hastings Middle School eighth-graders again are offering to rake leaves for those unable to do so on Halloween day, Friday, Oct. 31. Those interested may register by calling City Hall at 945-2468. Thornapple Wind Band concert set The Thomapple Wind Band’s next con­ cert will be al 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7, at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Four rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20, and Dec. 4. The baud, under the direction of Joseph LaJoye. seeks new members who have musical experience, including string instru­ mentalists. Members of the adult ensemble come from as far away as Rockford, but are mainly from the Thomapple River area. Membership is open to any post-hi3h school age musician who can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. All instrumentation is welcome, but the band especially needs clarinet and percussion players. A child care program ($ 1/child) held near the band room, is available for rehearsals. The Thomapple Wind Band is a non­ profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the surrounding communi­ ty. There is no funding other than donations received at the concerts. For more information on how to get involved or to borrow an instrument if need­ ed, call Kim Dornke (945-9181) or LaJoye (945-9766). State police food drive set The Michigan State Police in Hastings will be accepting canned and nonperishable food in the post lobby from now until Monday, Nov. 3, in the Michigan Harvest gathering drive to help families in the local community. Particularly needed are highly nutritious items such as: canned meat, canned entrees (chili, spaghetti, beef stew, etc.), canned tuna, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned soup, canned baby formula, peanut butter, pasta, rice and cereal. Anyone who wishes to make a food donation may drop off items at the Michigan State Police Post from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hastings post is located next to McDonald's. Arts Council auction slated Entertainment by Hastings High School band director Joe LaJoye is planned at this year’s Thomapple Arts Council auction Saturday. Nov. 15. Local artists this year will create their own rocking chairs, which will be auctioned during the event. This year's auction, in the Greenery Room at the Middleville Inn, builds on the success of last year's "Riding into the Holiday" event. Several local artists designed rocking horses last year and this year’s rocking chairs and other “rockin’" chairs will be up for bid as decorative addi­ tions to local homes. The silent auction, with champagne punch, begins at 6 p.m. and dinner begins at 7. The tickets are $35 each. The live auction with Steve Stanton begins at 8 p.m. Meteorologist Terry DeBoer from WOOD TV-8 will be the emcee for the evening. ‘ 4 ’ 4 An open house displaying the art works in the auction will be held Thursday. Nov. 6, in the gallery at 117 State St. The works will be on display until Nov. 14. Storytelling concert is Nov. 8 The YMCA of Bany County will join forces with the Northlands Storytelling Network to have a “Storytelling Concert" for area families from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the YMCA Camp Algonquin, 2055 Iroquois Trail. Hastings. Professional storytellers from Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa and Michigan, including Jenifer Ivinskas Strauss of Hastings, will be verbally weaving stories. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door the night of the event Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served at intermission. In addition to the public, organizers of the event hope that all current and alumni campers and staff of Camp Algonquin and all YMCA families will attend. For more information about the upcom­ ing event, call Ivinskas at 269-945-4943 or YMCA Camp Algonquin at 269-945-4574. Red Ribbon Day set for Saturday As part of Red Ribbon Week in Hastings, there will be a Red Ribbon Sports Day for all Hastings K-5 elementary students Saturday. Nov. 1, at Johnson Field, Hastings High School. This is a free event Kids can wear red to show they are "positively drug free’ and can bring their own sports equipment, though it isn't necessary. The event is being coordinated by the Barry County Substance Abuse Prevention staff, Hastings Elementary physical educa­ tion teachers, Hastings High School coach­ es and parent volunteers. Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign during which communities celebrate posi­ tive choices. healthy decisions and being drug-free," explained Liz Lenz, Barry County Substance Abuse coordinator. She said Hastings High School athletes will be volunteering their time to play games and sports with the younger children. DARE officers also have been invited and plan to attend. Kids will have a chance to participate in tug-of-war. races, soccer, parachute games, and many other activities. The Red Ribbon Sports Day will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 3. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place in the Hastings High School gymnasium. Snacks will be served. For more information, call Lenz at 945­ 1387. An overflow crowd of citizens who live along the M-37 corridor filled the meeting room at Kellogg Community College west of Hastings last Wednesday. This afternoon public hearing on the work of the M-37 corridor committee was followed in the evening by another group at Pierce Cedar Creek crowding the tables, looking at aerial maps of the corridor and questioning representatives from the committee and the Michigan Department of Transportation. Doug Strauss from the Benesch Company opened the meeting with a short presentation which highlighted the need for access man­ agement along the corridor. In some areas there are just too many driveways too close together, creating "conflict points." which can result in traffic accidents. The goal of the M-37 Corridor Committee is to create a plan to allow the Michigan Department of Transportation and the town­ ships, village and city along the corridor to coordinate and manage growth. The goal is to "protect, preserve the investment, capacity and safety of the ty£-37 roadway in Barry County," Strauss said. The coordination also would allow each government along the corridor to have similar ordinances for signs, setbacks and zoning. Strauss told the audience that this was not a study to get dusty and moth-eaten, "it will continue to serve long after the study is com­ pleted." Some of the questions ra»:ed dealt with MDOT’s plans to widen M-37. At the moment widening is not part of the MDOT five year plan. And while the plan is updated every year, there is not enough money right now to even consider the project. Other concqms were the rumors of a "bypass" of 37 around Hastings. The plan does not include a bypass, only work to make the corridor safer over time. Some residents and businesses were concerned about losing their current driveways. Strauss told them that changes would come when property changed hands or the use of the property changed. "It will take lime to implement changes, but it is important to have a plan so that changes can happen to improve safety." he said. There were several comments about changing the speed limit and why that can't be done to make turning into and out of drive­ ways safer. When Strauss praised the recent change to a center turn lane within the Middleville vil­ lage limits as safer and improving traffic flow, he was greeted with moans of dismay. Several farmers along the corridor dis­ cussed their needs when it came to access. The need for better crossroads was also dis­ cussed. Since the aerial views were from 1998. participants were invited to add what was new to them. County Commissioner Jim French, who serves on the M-37 committee, said, "we real­ ly appreciated the public input. It gave us lots to think about and work on." Strauss is compiling all the comments and will bring information to the next M-37 corri­ dor committee meeting tentatively scheduled for Friday. Nov. 21. French anticipates hold­ ing another hearing once the plan and accom­ panying sample ordinances arc complete. Anyone interested in learning more about the M-37 corridor plan or with questions about it may contact Barry County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus. Participants at the M-37 hearings ori­ ented themselves by looking at the aerial views SHAW, continued from page 1 He’s also pleated that he and his staff have managed the child care fund well. He said the county and state split the costs to put young people in detention and institutions, so such a fund can break a county’s “bank” if it’s not managed well. Shaw's compassion for children and fami­ lies has been demonstrated through imple­ mentation of special services to help youths and adults, and he said he is proud of those programs. He was awarded the Positive Action for Tomorrow Award in 1998 by the Barry County Futuring Committee. The award was presented to him because during his career as an attorney and judge, he "has repeatedly gone above and beyond the call of duty in serving Barry County. His thoughts and deeds have often led the way to Positive Action for Tomorrow,” futuring officials said. He was a key jo. starting the Court Appointed Special' Advocate (CASA) pro­ gram in Barry County to help abused and neg­ lected children in the court system. Shaw also was the instrumental force in the formation of the Healthy Families and Wraparound programs to serve the citizens who appear in his court. Over the years, he has helped many young people and families through the implementa­ tion of programs that have helped adults do a better job of parenting and have helped at-risk young people, who were headed to foster homes or institutions, get their lives back on track. He now serves on the Green Gables Haven Board of Directors, comprised of a group of citizens who plan to open a domestic violence shelter in the county. At the state level. Shaw has been a faculty member of the Michigan Judicial Institute, a training organization for Michigan judges and coprt employees. He has served as editor of Inter-Com, a newsletter for probate judges; and is currently secretary of the Michigan Probate Judges Association Board. Locally, he has been a member of the Hastings Rotary Club since 1972. Discussing future plans. Shaw said he might just “take it easy for awhile and see if I like it... Or. I might just play golf." In reality, after enjoying a hiatus, he can’t envision not being involved in some of the opportunities that are available. For instance, he might consider serving as a part-time visiting judge M-aomrpMBtm. Shaw’s abilities as a mediation facilitator are well known, and he may consider occa­ sionally helping to facilitate mediation. That’s a role he was successful in handling while on the bench. He said Barry County doesn’t have many civil cases any more because of judges helping to resolve disputes without going to trial. He and his wife. Marty, who is retired, also may decide to accept invitations to visit the homelands of foreign exchange students they have previously hosted. Shaw and his wife grew up in Lansing and moved to Hastings in August 1971 after he served in the U.S. Navy and graduated from law school. Fisher says Barry County will need 4th judge soon by David T. Young Editor Circuit Judge James Fisher told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning that because of the tremendous increasing case load, Barry County will need another judge in perhaps eight to twelve years. “The only reason why we’re able to resolve cases in a timely manner now is that we’ve been able to share the work load through our consolidated court system," Fisher said. The judge said that in the eight years since he was appointed to the bench, the number of cases coming before trial court has gone from 900 annually to 1500 last year and probably about 1600 by the time 2003 comes to a close. He said the State Court Administrator’s Office, which oversees and analyzes Michigan’s legal system, does a study every other year and most recently it concluded Barry needs 3.4 judges. It has three now. with Fisher. District Judge Gary Holman and Probate Judge Richard Shaw. Fisher also said the county must stay on top of the courthouse's needs for up to date com­ puters. “We can't keep up this kind of performance if we don’t keep up with the technology." he said. The judge, in his annual trial court report, noted services continue to expand because of the adult drug court program, counseling for domestic violence and the increase in felonies and family-related problems. Fisher said there are some problems with the state taking over come functions of the Friend of the Court, particularly with the speed of taking care of clients. "What used to take five minutes to process here locally now takes a half an hour or more," be explained, “and there's no guaran­ tee of getting an answer. “1 can't blame the state because the federal government has mandated that each state have this system in a nation-wide network." In a related matter, the County Board approved a contract with Sandra Miller of Middleville for her services as an adult drug court therapist at S20 an hour. Commissioner James French said. "The (adult drug court) program is going well and doing fantastic things. I’m glad we can con­ tinue it" In other business at Tuesday morning's meeting. the County Board of Commissioners: • Rescheduled the next regular meeting from Tuesday morning. Nov. 11, to Monday afternoon. Nov. 10. at 1 p.m. The switch was made because Nov. 11 is Veterans Day and the county building will be closed. • Awarded the bid for snow removal at the new Barry-Eaton District Health Department parking lot to Blair Landscaping. • Approved a maintenance agreement with VanDyken Mechanical Inc. for $3,008 per year to handle the new Health Department building on North Broadway and West Woodlawn. • Approved the Comprehensive Corrections Plan for fiscal year 2004 with the Michigan Department of Corrections. • Learned from French that about 200 peo­ ple attended the two M-37 Corridor Ad-hoc Committee meetings earlier this month at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College and at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. "There was a good turnout and interest," French reported to the board, also noting that similar meetings in Kent County were not as well attended. • Adopted two resolutions to ratify prepara­ tion and use of official statement for the Courts & Law building and the Hastings cam­ pus of Kellogg Community College. • Adopted a resolution to approve the 2003 apportionment report. When moving to Barry County, he and Hastings attorney David Dimmers were law firm partners and at the same time Dimmers was part-time county prosecutor and Shaw was part-time assistant prosecutor. Shaw was a full-time prosecutor in 1977. After his term, he joined a Hastings law firm with Paul Siegel and Richard Hudson. TAX RATE, continued from page 1 He said the stale now is looking at anoth­ er $900 million deficit and he’s sure that means a cutback in state revenue sharing support for local government. "Nobody likes to raise taxes or dip into the fund balance," he said. “I fault the State Legislature for not addressing the needs of the people of Michigan.’’1 " Jeff VanNonwick of Jotestoin Township nofed that one of thmgaaeounty officials have said they want to support is farm land preservation, but he was highly critical of corporate “hog hotel” style agri­ cultural operations, one of which is next door to him. He said there were 600 cows used at the industrial food supplier complex when he moved to his home, but now there arc 2400 squeezed into a small parcel that should be as big as 3,200 acres. “They’re milked three times a day, fed grains and antibiotics and the waste filters into wetlands.” VanNortwick said. “I’ve seen enormous degradation since I’ve been here." He said the operation pays no highway use tax. though it is a burden on local roads, and doesn’t abide by load limits. He also complained of an ammonia odor virtually 24 hours a day. seven days a week. “1 encourage you and the townships to take better control nor they will denigrate the quality of life in our county," he said. “They shouldn’t be allowed to distribute their toxic waste in this manner.” Viking announces personnel changes The Viking Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Bosma as presi­ dent of Viking Corporation. Bosma began his career at Viking in 1993 as the special hazards product manager. His most recent position at Viking was director of product management. "He brings immeasurable experience and expertise in our industry as well as Viking products," said Jeff Norton, Viking’s direc­ tor of marketing. Other changes in Viking Corporation include: • Designation of Scott Franson is vice president of product development, sprin­ klers. • Eldon Jackson as vice president of prod­ uct development, valves and systems. • Susanne Carpenter as vice president of quality systems. • Ken Vos as vice president of manufac­ turing engineering. Viking Group personnel changes include: • Designation of Tom Deegan as vice president of business development. • Del Dombos as vice president of techni­ cal services. • Doug Bensinger as vice president of information systems. The Viking Corporation, headquartered in Hastings, is a global leader in the manufac­ ture of innovative fire protection equipment, with products sold in over 70 countries worldwide through an integrated distribu­ tion network. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30. 2003 — Page 3 Activist Jim Pino honored for lifetime of integrity and service by David T. Young Editor Nearly 100 people came to the historic Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings last Saturday night to pay tribute to longtime community activist James Pino Pino and his wife, Ruth, plan to move to Kalamazoo early next month and before he left, the Barry County Democratic and Republican parties, interested citizens and representatives from several area groups felt they had to tell how they felt about him. Pino has been vice chairman of the Thomapple Arts Council, a member of the Michigan Farmers Union, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party and co­ founder of the monthly First Friday forums he launched in August 1°89. He was a gentleman fanner, a lobbyist for the Society of Friends, the Quakers, and owner of a classical music store in the Lansing area The Barry County Democratic Party’s annual Truman-Johnson dinner was sched­ uled for Oct. 25. but instead of having the usual outside famous speaker, officials such as Chairman Mel Goebel decided instead to seize the occasion as a chance to say good­ bye to and thank the Pinos. A variety of people walked to the podium to talk briefly about the guest of honor. J-AdGraphics Vice President Fred Jacobs said it*is fitting to honor someone who has done so much for the quality of life in Hastings and Barry County. He singled out Pino's commitment to the Fust Friday series. “Jim Pino allowed people to come in to talk in an open forum," Jacobs said. “He proved that it doesn't make a difference what party you belong to, what’s important is getting people together to try to solve problems." Pino’s role in starting the First Friday scries earned him a special Positive Action for Tomorrow (PAT) award, which was presented several years ago to him by Jacobs at the Barry County Fair. Jacobs also sang a portion of the popular song, “Did You Ever Know That You're My Hero." Goebel reminisced about meeting Pino at the Michigan Democratic Party convention and then noticing who provided bales of hay for people to sit on during a fund-raiser at a farm for former Congressman Howard Wolpe. “1 have been impressed by what he has done to enlighten the people of Barry County," Goebel said. He also mentioned the contributions Ruth Pino has made as an auxiliary force in the First Friday sessions and as executive secre­ tary for the party. Michigan Farmers Union President Carl Mcllvain read a statement from David Fredrickson, president of the National Fanners Union, praising Pino as having “the ideals, causes and activity that are consistent with those of the fanners Union." Former State Rep. Ed LaForge of the 60th District, praised Pino for being true to his Quaker beliefs in non-violence. He read from a Civil War-era “Record of a Quaker’s Conscience" to further illustrate his points. Jim and Ruth Pino enjoy dinner at the special event honoring them at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. He said Pino has shown “the courage it takes to walk to a different drummer.’’ Robert Dwyer, former Barry County Democratic Party chairman, saio, “Jim’s a great teacher... sometimes he teaches by sim­ ply being quiet. He has taught me a lot about gentleness as a strength, and the courage to speak your mind when you must." He gave a brief history of the bell and piece of wood Pino always has touched to begin and end each First Friday session. He per­ formed that ceremony twice again on Saturday evening. Rose Heaton, former, director of the Thomapple Arts Council and longtime neigh­ bor of the Pinos, called him “a polished gem... a solid example of how to be a good citizen. “I continued to be amazed by this sheep fanner," she added. She also read a passage from the poem “Ode to the Community Makers." Mark Englerth, chairman, and Vivian Connor, vice chairwoman, of the Barry County Republican Party, brought a spirit of bipartisanship to the dinner and tribute. “People who don’t agree on much of any­ thing almost all agree on the integrity of Jim Pino," Englerth remarked. Connor read a resolution officially adopted by the Barry County Republican Party, prais­ ing Pino’s strong sense of fairness and decen­ cy The resolution honored Pino as “our friend. When political conversation and tolerance of others is not practiced, he has proved it is pos­ sible to disagree without being disagreeable." The resolution claimed “he’s not just a gen­ tleman farmer, he is a gentleman citizei .. Tonight, his many friends in the Barry County Republican Party honor him as well.” A letter from Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill also was read. McNc'll acknowledged he doesn't know Pino as well as others, but he said he has admired him for his public service and his leadership role with the First Friday series. Ruth Pino, at the conclusion of the dinner and tribute rose to thank all present, calling it “A nice sendofT for her and Jim. Perhaps Heaton’s comment, however, summed up the evening best: “Thank you, Jim Pino, for being you.” Kennel rules to be refined by planners, animal control Members of the Barry County Courthouse Employees Association picketed around the courthouse on Tuesday calling for resolution of 1C months of contract negotiations with county officials. PICKET, continued from page 1------------April 1, 2003. Also, there would be a pre­ scription co-pay of $10. In comparison, elected officials receive fully-paid health insurance and a $5 co-pay for prescriptions. With the costs of health insurance on the rise, local governments are starting to feel the pull and asking tLeir employees to help cover the cost. Cohl said With the Barry County health insurance rates, a family plan with tra­ ditional coverage for 2004 is $11,664, which is an increase compared with a 2002 family plan at $9311. Other Items that the Association have been offered include agreeing that the employer can change health insurance to anything or noth­ ing at any rime with 30 days’ notice to the employee. Another area of concern involves retire­ ment plans. Currently the county pays 9.21 percent of the association members’ salaries toward their retirement plans with the mem­ bers contributing 1.17 percent of their own salaries. The association proposed an increase in benefits, with the response for the county­ being that they would allow members to pay for the increase, even with elected officials and county commissioners having it without cost. Cohl said that the goal for the county was to provide a “fair increase in wage" and to make sure “taxpayers get excellent service." He also said the county settled with two other unions and can't see why the Courthouse Employees union should get mor? than others. There has never been a stalemate in con­ tract negotiations like this before. Benner said, and that the association wants to be beard. Both groups are set to met Dec. 5 for fur­ ther mediation. Also .the union has asked for “fact finding," which is help from an outside thud party that makes a recommendation. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning Commission received two applications for dog kennels, but overlapping areas of jurisdiction over licensing of dogs and zoning impacts from kennels raised questions to be discussed with animal control before processing more applications. These discussion arc expected to be scheduled at a future zoning meeting, held on the third Monday of each month. The numbers of dogs and the dog breeds have been linked to the particular special use granted to kennels. Commissioners said there were social impacts on' neighbors related to kennel sizj|, qms. numbers of ani­ mals. breeds, sizes and poise related to proximity of the kenrtel to neighbors, which they said the commission has a duty to con­ sider. Different zoning districts also Jererm'nc the likelihood of impact on surrounding residents. Licensing docs not stipulate a difference between breeding only, or boarding ani­ mals. but commissioners suggested there could be differing effects from the two kinds of activity. Some owners breed and house dogs in the house. They were concerned that a blanket approval of a special use permit for a licensed kennel could lead to future changes and resulting problems, since the special use is attached to the property, even if it is sold. Approval of a kennel of a cer­ tain size would not be enough to prevent future problems if the special use was granted for in-home bousing of the animals. The order of application for a license presently occurs after the special use is granted. Cost of a kennel license is such that owners need to go first to the zoning board for approval. Commissioner Jim Alden said, *1 really want to hear what they have to say.* Most of the commissioners agreed and voted to table the requests until these matters could be resolved. A request by Cindy McGinn and Betty Robinson, the property owner, of Orangeville Township, to operate a kennel was tabled until the questions could be clar­ ified. Her dogs are presently raised indoors, and placed in runs outdoors. That kennel was already being operated and it was determined a delay would not cause a hard­ ship. Another request, by Kelly Williams, who needed to begin construction of her kennel in Castleton Township in an ag zone, was removed from the table and heard by the commissioners after she explained a delay of even a month in her application could postpone her plans by several months. She said because of the property layout and soil type, getting trucks in to complete the work this fall is imperative. After win­ ter begins, they cannot drive over the septic and drywell, and would tear up the lawn, because the kennel is to be built at the back of the property behind a trailer there. She said she did not want to put in a gravel drive because it would not be need­ ed once the kennel was built. There would be no traffic, she said. Williams said the kennel planned would be insulated, heated and supplied with water. Eight outside 6x8 pens, a well, and a raised drain field are planned. No neighbors live nearby. She hopes to raise Yorkshire Terriers pri­ marily, and might increase her operation to a total of 20 breeding dogs. No boarding is planned. Williams, who once had a kennel at another location, has bred dogs on a small scale for a long time. She said a windfall of $3,000 and a loan would make this business venture possible. A more specific site plan showing the kennel size, runs and a topographical layout was asked for. Her request was approved, with condi­ tions. including a 24'x32' building, with eight dog runs outside the building, for the purpose of breeding, but not boarding, meeting building permit requirements and pending administrative review. Rev. Michael Anton Pastor to talk about church and state The Rev. Michael Anton, pastor of the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings for the past 34 years, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday session at noon Nov. 7. Anton is expected to talk about the notion of “separation of church and state.” He will speak to recent legal controversy over saying “under God" in a part of the Pledge of Allegiance, about efforts in the Michigan Legislature to have “Intelligent Design” be given equal time in the classroom to the teaching of evolution and the social and legal battles over prayer in school. Anton has been active in the community over the years, serving as president of the Hastings Board of Education and as chairman of the Board of Trustees for Pennock Hospital. The program, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is expected to last about an hour, including time for ques­ tions and answers. Those who attend may bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Plan Commission grants sawmill special use, large excavation by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission granted severa.- special use requests Monday, including one for a perma­ nent saw-mill operation, a farm for the Public Act 116 program, and two for temporary sup­ plemental housing. Warren Bishop of Saddlebag Lake Road in Woodland Township requested setting up a per­ manent sawmill on his 80-acre farm after an inquiry by the zoning administrator, who saw the operation from M-66. No complaints had been received. Bishop had been operating a portable sawmill on his property visible from the toad. A portable operation is allowed in the ag zone for up to 60 days per year, but the work Bishop had done recently has expanded to a greater period of time. He had begun the work in April, and is still has no’ completed the work to be done for this year. Bishop has been a logger for 21 years, and wanted to improve the quality of the finished product he sells by sawing it himself. He hires one other employee. The wood is brought in during the winter and sawed after that. The permanent operation is expected to be active from two to four months of the year in the future, though the Planning Commission did not limit the months of operation. It placed a total maximum of 100,000 board feet of pro­ duction each year. Bishop does not anticipate increasing or upgrading his output. The property is made up of separate parcels, the saw mill portion to be set up on 12 acres of the whole. Notices were sent to governing bod­ ies of Eaton County, as neighbors would be in that jurisdiction. Neighbor Dale Cox was somewhat opposed to approval of the operation because he feared noise would affect the value of his property, already split into five parcels, one with a new house. He said other new houses had been built nearby. He said his property bordered Bishop s, but apparently, the saw mill parcel's comer is across Mud Creek and about a half mile away from the sawing operation. Cox complained the noise he heard came from end loaders, and worried about future truck traffic. He said be did not hear the saw­ ing. Bishop said his own trucks carry logs, and finished lumber goes out on a semi-truck about once a month when the wood is sold. In addi­ tion, he said the trucks use Saddleback Road, and go through Woodland, and Cox has access off M-66, so traffic would not affect Cox. he said. He said his equipment did not have back up beepers, and made minimal noise. Bishop said the saw is very quiet. The mill operates on diesel fuel, 300-gallon tanks brought in to sup­ ply it He does not have a fuel containment facility. He does not envision converting to electrical energy as setting this up is very expensive. Sawdust usually would not exceed 80 yards a year, and is not sold, and is to be removed or spread on other of Bishop's farm fields. The lumber is sold by the load, sorted, grad­ ed and shipped out. He does some consignment sawing for others. He does not operate on weekends. Commissioners restricted hours to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to nocn Saturday, and not on Sundays. The sawmill operation was approved pend­ ing administrative review of the site. Other matters discussed Monday night by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission were: • Excavation of a 120-foot high hill com posed of sand by Steve Fyan in an A-R zone of Irving Township, which was intended to make his parcel level enough to build a home, was deemed by the zoning administrator and com­ missioners to be ’phenomenal volume," equal to a sand mining operation Later, he was grant­ ed a mining permit with stipulations, subject to administrative review. Il was estimated 9.000 yards of sand would still have to be removed to lower the hill by about 95 more teet to make it a I on 3 grade, so the house could be built on it It was estimated it could lake several months, into next year to remove all the sand. Al present there is a mobile home on the property, which required a variance for a land split. Fyan’s property is comprised of two parcels. An easement for an existing driveway would extend to the home site at the rear. There arc no known health issues for a home to be built on the site. A soil and sedimentation permit will be needed. Fyan is removing trees, and the excavation is being done by Curt Riegler, who delivers the sand weekly to seven or eight farms for use as bedding for dairy cattle. Riegler does not want to stockpile sand, requiring loading it twice, so he and plans to remove the sand on a schedule which will eventually use it up. It was noted that farms arc putting up more barns with intentions of expanding their opera­ tions, which might use more sand. Since June, Riegler had taken out about 40 truck loads each week. One dump truck holds 25 yards and another truck holds 18, he said. He grades the slopes of the cuts down each time sand is removed, for safety reasons. The work is not costing Fyan anything. In essence the value of the sand compensates the excavator for the work. No neighbors objected to the excavation. Brian Fyan, the applicant's brother lives nearby, but did not object. Certain grades, setbacks, slope stabilization and reclamation plans need approval before a mining permit is issued. Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus suggested a perform­ ance bond should ensure reclamation is com­ pleted. including seeding, before the house is built. Commissioners said despite the best intentions, economic factors or even death can result in a project not being completed. The county needs to cover the cost of finishing the work if the applicant cannot. The bond amount was set at $25,000. A bonding company provides the insurance, and the non-refundable cost to the applicant is around 1.5 percent of the total. A one year permit was recommended con­ tingent on a reclamation plan, hours of opera­ tion between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. five days a week, and a S25.000 soil erosion performance bond. • Del and Jane Kostanko of Woodland Township requested the commission's recom­ mendation to place a portion of their 80-acrc farm property into the PAI 16 program. This step is often helpful in qualifying for the Farm Preservation Program, and applications for that are to be completed in December. The portion would include fields and woods, and exclude the home and buildings. McManus explained. The exact layout to be included in the application was not clear. Recommendation was granted pending administrative review to clarify these details. • John and Sandra Wilkins of Baltimore Township were granted a special use permit to place supplemental family housing for Ardis Wilkins on their property in an A-R zoning dis­ trict See SAWMILL, pg. 15 �Paqe 4 — Thursday, October 30. 2003 - The Hastings Banner May, Kleman deserve support in council election Tex’s great adventure in Iraq costly To the editor: After nostalgia, today s reality. Here's a quick look at the mess (dare I write quag­ mire?) in which ~Tcx" has mired a large per­ centage of our nation's combat strength (and for a long, long time to come). An alarming number of GIs are turning up AWOL from the first group sent home for R & R. My guess is a high percentage of those will not willingly return to duty. I believe it's safe to predict a continuing (and growing) problem as more soldiers realize the commander in chief (a fool) is more Interested in Bechtel and Halliburton (corporations) than his soldiers (despite protestations to the contrary). Last week opened with Rumsfeld's memo indicating the administration hasn't a clue about exit strategies or timelines in Iraq. This means our young men and women in the serv­ ices will remain targets 24/7/365/—30? Well be leaving sometime after Bechtel and Halliburton have turned a neat profit on their investments (in the president s re-election and in Iraq). Two Michigan soldiers (from Calumet and Flint) became the 15th and 16th with state connections to die for a lie (many lies, actual­ ly) in this unnecessary waste of youth, ardor and national spirit. (Sharing the burden, even if it meant waiting a bit, would surely have proven better tharf what we're seeing.) Ten Rockets hit the hotel serving as U.S. headquarters in Baghdad while it was occu­ pied by Paul Wolfowitz. Colin Powell "Deplored the attack," adding. "We (meaning our young soldiers) will not shrink from the task." I wonder why they don't send enough combat troops to put a lid on the trouble. Powell now claims. "We knew this would develop and that's why we kept a large force there." Americans should remember (ask a former dog-face) only about one-fifth (32.000 or 33,000) of our troops in the area are com­ bat troops. There are 26 million Iraqis. Surrounded by people who are killing and maiming them daily, our soldiers are being forced to attend Muslim sensitivity classes. If such training is necessary (in a combat zone) one might think it had been provided much, much earlier. On another part of the front. National Guardsmen and reservists are complaining about “second-rate" medical treatment while they’re threatening to leave the reserve forces in massive numbers, and at the earliest oppor­ tunity. Many reservists are sick to death of being called up time after time, year after year. Like it or don't, reservists don't. Al Quaeda fighters (remember them, the ones who attacked us) and the Taliban (remember them, the ones who gave Al Quaeda safe haven) have made a big come­ back in Afghanistan (remember them, the ones we promised democracy). Ihc warlords are also back. Our forces there and elsewhere have been cannibalized for “Tex's Great Adventure.” Last, but not least, comes this completely unexpected development. It seems the presi­ dent's trusted friends at Halliburton (and, no doubt, Bechtel) have been abusing the nation's trust by gouging the American taxpayer. 'Nuff sed But think about it. Please. Larry Hamp, Hastings Mayor candidate is a real lifesaver Please remember to vote in the upcoming election Nov. 4. It is your right and obligation to vole to belo your community. If you have questions as to whom to vote for your new mayor. I would like to recom­ mend Robert May. You see, he has great integrity, courage and leadership skills. I know this because he saved my life from what could have been a disastrous end on May 25. He saw the call for help, look my son and 6-year-oid grandson back to the river, jumped in and did what he had to do. How many people «ut willing to go the eSra mile these days? There is one who does! If I were a resident of Hastings. Bob May would be my choice because I know what he is capable of in the time of need. Susan Stapish. Caledonia Township, ( Write Us A Letter here «he the rulesTJ The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, w<th address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only ■ Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. ■ Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. ■ Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. ■ Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. To the editor: I wish to comment on two races in the upcoming city election. On Nov. 4. voters of the city of Hastings will cast a ballot to elect a new mayor for the next four years. In 1992, as then-mayor of Hastings, I had the honor and privilege to fill a vacancy on the Hastings City Council. Through the interview process it became perfectly clear that the most qualified, most energetic and the candidate most willing to work for the betterment of the City was Bob May. I had the privilege to work with Bob until my retirement from public service in December 1995. From his very first day of service on the Hastings City Council, he has accepted every challenge and has worked diligently on behalf of Hastings citizens. May is now running for the office of mayor of the City of Hastings. I whole­ heartedly endorse him and encourage voters in the City of Hastings to elect him our next mayor. May has distinguished himself by chair­ ing the committee that was in charge when the new water plant was constructed. His leadership ability further was demonstrated when elected by his peers as mayor pro tern. He also has been recognized for his lead­ ership by the Michigan Municipal League, being appointed to serve on the League's Transportation. Infrastructure and Environmental Affairs Committee. In my years of experience working with Bob, his demonstrated leadership was cer­ tainly of great value. And perhaps even more important is his capacity to listen, his responsiveness to citizens and his unique ability to effectively work with others. May's public service includes the military with service in the Navy in Vietnam; years of work with Boy Scouts of America and more than 11 years of dedicated service on the Hastings City Council. Having retired after 30 years of employment. Boh has the time necessary to devote to the office of mayor of the City of Hastings. In these times of diminishing resources and increasing needs, leadership is especial­ ly important. Bob May has demonstrated his leadership, his capacity to listen and his dedication to the city. And please allow' me to comment on the position open on the City Council, repre­ senting the Third Ward. Michele Kleman was also appointed to the Hastings City Council to fill a vacancy and is now running to retain her seat. Although I didn't have the pleasure of working with her, 1 watched as she hit the ground running. She has served the ward in a stellar manner. I watched par­ ticularly because of my strong conviction that since women are in the majority, they should also assume their proportionate share of leadership positions in every arena. And Kleman has done just that. 1 have observed her deal with various issues. Her thought process is logical, thoughtful and all-inclusive, considering all options and her entire constituency. She has also demonstrated her ability to make tough decisions. Kleman is an extremely productive mem­ ber of the City Council, understands issues and the process, and deserves to be returned to office. I wholeheartedly support Bob May for mayor and Michele Kleman to represent the Third Ward on the Hastings City Council. They have my vote, and I encourage your support, too. Mary Lou Gray-Hart Immediate Past Mayor, Hastings Abortion the missing link to breast cancer? To th** editor: As we conclude "Breast Cancer Awareness Month." I want to ask a ques­ tion: Are we missing a link to this dreaded disease? We think about the foods we eat. to smoke or not to smoke, we are warned about estrogen, exposure to the sun and numerous other connections, including our family history. What if there is another pos­ sible risk factor that we could avoid, but we're not given warning labels or physician recommendations because it's not political­ ly correct or popular consensus with the media? When it comes to your budy and your health, do you really want to be "blind being led by the blind" or is your life important enough to research scientific facts showing a possible link that could pre­ vent breast cancer? Scientific research dating back to 1957 has shown a connection between breast cancer and abortion. Don't stop reading here because of the "A" word, there’s more. It is widely acknowledged that b full term first preg­ nancy lowers a woman's risk of breast can­ cer, but premattft births before 32 weeks more than doubles breast cancer risk. However, cancer researchers refuse to acknowledge that this same biological mechanism could link breast cancer with abortion. The explanation: During pregnancy, a surge of estrogen (a known cancer-inducing substance) begins to set apart breast cells to prepare them for lactation. During the sec­ ond and third trimester, the separation becomes permanent. The researched link is that an abortion interrupts this breast matu­ ration process, leaving countless cells in an "in-between" state in which they are more susceptible to cancer formation. Scientific numbers? In the 1957 study, women who iiad induced abortions doubled their risk of breast cancer. Since then, 29 of 38 epidemiological studies, including 13 of 15 American studies, exploring an inde­ pendent ABC link have reported elevated risks ranging from slight to extremely high, the latter in the case of women with previ­ ous family history of the disease who abort­ ed a first pregnancy before age 18. Is it coincidence that breast cancer cases have increased 40 percent in the United States since the legalization of abortion in ( Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202)224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republicar, 3rd District (All of Barty County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. / President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich 48909-7536. Cail: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What about medical marijuana? The Supreme Court recently allowed the nine states with medical marijuana laws to keep them. Do you think Michigan needs such a law? 1973? In essence, of the 1.4 million abor­ tions done annually in America. 800,000 of them first time abortions, generates roughly 25,000 excess cases of breast cancer each year. International numbers are even greater because of forced abortions in coun­ tries like China and Africa. itese reports are accused of "perverting science for political gain." "misleading the public" and "recall bias,” which has been the argument of "Choice" all along. I know I don't leave my body and my health in the hands of any political agenda or media persuasior,. Wisdom and knowledge come from studying time spent in both arenas of any given subject, open to truth based on fact, not on my opinion. I am not willing to risk losing a breast or my life because of ignorance or my political platform. Nor will I support or persuade my daugh­ ter to make a "convenient choice’ having researched on my own the risks involved in an abortion decision. What kind of legacy is that? Thanks, Mom! We have access to multiple documented resources with a click of mouse. Eight out of 10 will dispute this information, are you willing to gamble your body w9h their odds? What if they're wrong? Education is the gateway to knowledge. Always for Life, Joanna Haddix, Hastings Church and state solving problems The African nation Uganda does not believe in a separation of church and state. They practice integration of church (really Christ) and slate. The November issue of Christian Reader reports that 'At 8 a.m. in the State House, people pray. The Parliament doesn't want to discuss things until they pray. The judges don't want to judge until they pray. The police are faxing prayer requests to the judges. The crime rate is dropping — down 70 percent in some communities...' The article goes on to point out that ‘At one point. AIDS in Uganda was al 33.3%. Sc people sought the Lord and prayed. Today, thanks to prayer, educatior and abstinence campaigns. AIDS has dropped to 5 percent.' This shows the effect of truly trusting Christ and His Word the Bible, and what can happen when the church and state are in prop­ er relation. Darrel Hawbaker, Hastings n. Huttos. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Rubbhrit,, A Division of J-Ad Graphics me. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacoba Frederic Jecobe PrMident Vice PrortJem Staven Jacoba Secrotary/Troesurof • NEWSROOM• David T. Young (EdNtx) Elaine Gibed (Assritanr Eottor) Amber Wellington. Wayland: Josh Westmaas, Middleville: Kevin Whittemore, Middleville: Chris Campbell, Caledonia: Jason Springboro, Hastings: Amy Lewis, Middleville: “A medical use of mar­ ijuana law would be good because it would protect those who need it. But penalties for the non-medical use of marijuana should be raised to keep the law from being abused." “A law like this would be good because it would allow those who need marijuana for pain control and other medical needs to have access. Some peo­ ple won't use it now. even if it would help them, because it is illegal." “I don't think we should have such a law. It would be too easy for it to be abused and some people may become addicted." "I think this kind of law would be OK for those who can prove that it is 100 percent medically necessary. I am not in favor of legalizing mari­ juana." “I think a law like this would be good if it can be limited to those who need it and for whom nothing else helps." “This law would be a good idea to help those with true medical needs, including pain control." Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patnda Johns Susan Temere Brett Bremer Cathy Rueter Rutn Zachary Maroe Westover • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Qaoa*ed ado accefAed Monday rtough Friday 8.00 im to 530 p.m . Saturday* 830 a.m. to Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year In Barry Carty $27 per yeer in ad|ortng corttee $29 per year etoewhero POSTMASTER Sand adtrtu changes to: P.O. Box B Haeange. Ml 49088-0802 Second Ctess Rootage Paid « Hescrgi. Ml 49058 �The Heelings Benner - Thunday, October 30. 2003 - Page 5 Middleville manager search narrowed to top 2 candidates Why pay big money for outside experts? Dcspair.com, an ingenious Internet website, defines consulting as, “When you’re not part of the solution, there’s plenty of good money to be made in prolonging the problem.” h’s supposed to be a joke, but I think it carries more than a grain of truth. I base my suspicions on a couple of stories we covered over the past several months here in Barry County. In both cases, local government units hired the expertise of outside consultants to help search for an administrator for a school and a village. It seems the purpose of a consultant is to provide lay people and elected officials with the time and ability to whittle the massive original number of candidates down to a small group of finalists believed to be best suited for the job. But what happens when consultants don’t pro­ vide enough information for the elected deliberative body to make a truly informed decision? What happens when consultants don’t pay attention to who they’re looking at, when they don’t connect the dots? Local government officials understand that hiring a school superintendent, a village manag­ er or city manager is one of the most important decisions they make. It is so important these days they “consult” with experts in the field who are supposed to have a good working knowl­ edge of what is desired in an administrator and what it takes for him or her to be a “good fit.” The Hastings Board of Education’s hired professional let the board down last summer by not telling them all they needed to know about one of the six finalists. Dr. William Skilling. What the consultant didn’t tell them we did in a lengthy story just before the interviews began. Skilling was a key figure in the infamous Gerry Crane story, in which Byron Center school officials made a gay teacher’s life so miserable that he resigned. Crane was figuratively tarred and feathered in the school and community because of his sexual orientation, which no one knew nbout until he made the terrible mistake of wearing a commitment ring in public. Skilling, the high school principal, was the hatchet man. who threatened Crane with firing in a written memo if the teacher was “caught" promoting tolerance of gay people. The issue here is not so much about what Skilling did as the fact Hastings school board members said they knew nothing about it when Skilling was presented as one of the six final­ ists. If the Hastings Board of Education didn't have a problem with hiring a superintendent who openly said he had no regrets about the Crane affair, so be it. But they deserved to be informed before making such a momentous decision as to who will lead the school district for many years to come. They also deserved to know that Byron Center did not hire him superintendent when that post became available last year. The other example of disappointing results with a consultant came in the Middleville coun­ cil’s search for new village manager. One of the six finalists selected was William Yost of Lake Odessa, who had resigned this past summer to begin the process of becoming a missionary to Indonesia, a certainly laudable goal. Regardless of the less than amicable separation between Yost and the Lake Odessa Village Council. Middleville deserved to know that this man is planning to raise money to go overseas as soon as he can. The consultant should have made that fact known and clear. After all, how many employers want to hire a top-level administrator who may only work for them for a short time? Hiring good people to work in very important public jobs is very difficult these days, and we’re certain consultants are brought in to make this process not so daunting. However, if con­ sultants do not do what they're paid good money to do. then maybe it’s time for local govern­ ment officials to save the money, go back to the "good old days” and make the hire themselves. Given what we’ve seen close to home recently, I think we ought to hold consultants as accountable as the administrator we choose. Let’s insist they give us all the pertinent informa­ tion. which probably won’t be offered up by the candidates themselves. Then let our elected representatives decide whether or not that information is' important. A message to consultants — Do your job thoroughly and completely. A message to local government officials — Insist they do it. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Middleville Village President Lon Myers announced Tuesday night that the search for a new village manager now if focusing on two candidates, Steve Guile of Middleville and former Cedar Springs manager Ron Howell. Myers said at least one member of the council was concerned that they had select­ ed the top candidates for manager so quick­ ly. immediately following the five hours of interviews Saturday. Oct. 25. Myers suggested that it might be good to Ron Howell Letter writer didn’t tell whole truth To the editor: Wolfram Hentschel’s letter to the editor Oct. 23 didn’t tell the public the whole truth — he is mayoral candidate Barry Wood’s brother-in-law. So who is derelict in inform­ ing the public? Hentschel said he doesn't like the way council seats are filled when a vacancy occurs (by appointment until the next elec­ tion. when the appointee can choose either to run for the seat or decline. Why is it that he’s unconcerned about this until his brother-in­ law is running for office? Or is it better to leave the seat vacant for up to two years until Clarifications: Wolfram Hentschel has repored that he indeed is mayoral candidate Bairy Wood's brother-in-law. but is not running for city council himself. He did run in the August primary and lost by two votes. He also noted a letter writer accused Wood of voting to close Mill Street, but his opponent. Bob May. voted to close the street as well, as did the majority of the council. the election? An interim council member fills the void well. Furthermore, appointees don't simply appear out of thin air, they submit applica­ tions and have interviews. The mayor does­ n’t just slide his or her selection through, it’s subject to a majority vote of the council. If Robert May is elected mayor, he will present a recommendation for his replace­ ment on the Second Ward seat to the full council. Perhaps Hentschel's letter was written with rour grapes since be lost his bid in the August primary to fill his brother-in-law's seat. I have lived in Hastings for 22 yean. For Hentschel to have the nerve to question the commitment of our elected officials is a slap in the face to those who give their time and energy. We should hold, our officials accountable, but attempting to impugn their commitment and integrity, well he should have some really good examples. With his attitude, it sounds like he stands first in the nepotism line. Tracey L Keller-Bennett Hastings HOME FOR SALE Bob May listens to citizens’ concerns To the editor: Registered voters in the City of Hastings will go to the polls Tuesday. Nov. 4. to elect City Council representatives, and a new mayor. Bob May has been one of my council representatives for more than eight years and is now running for mayor. I encourage my fellow Second Ward citizens anti all cit­ izens of the city to elect May our next mayor. May is personable, friendly, honest and courteous, and is willing to listen to your problems. He places citizens' needs above all else. Let me tell you just one example of "lis­ tening” to the people and then doing some­ thing about it. A number of years ago when a housing development was proposed in the Second Ward, citizens in my neighborhood were concerned because it would disturb a wet­ land. Neighbors in- ited all the members of City Council for a discussion and a walk on the property. Bob May and Harold Hawkins (now deceased and replaced on the council by his wife. Dorothy) were die only ones who came to the meeting. They believed we were right and Bob became the flag­ bearer for the issue on the council. Since Bob was highly respected by his fellow council members the result was that the well?nd/nature area was preserved. This is but one incident of Bob's direct involvement in a citizen’s issue. He has left an indelible impression on me. I have total confidence that he will work with all the citizens in the city of Hastings the same way. Verna Sunior, Hastings 436 W. Bond, Hastings Large tot, 1 block from middle school, 2 bedroom, all new construction. Price Reduced! Call any time, aairSVSIBIOFVMHMSrMOttMLIC. (269) 838-5856 OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SUNDBV NOVEMBER 2"z ■ 2-4 PM : 230 N. MAIN ST. • VERMONTVILLE NEW LISTING SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 2. 2003 • ' • • ple phone call or knock on the door, instead of a threat on legal letterhead, might have prevented this unpleasant situation. It’s amazing that a homegrown product could fall to understand the importance of civility. Unjust actions cany the burden of memory. That's why we've also noticed that people in small towns never forget when they are wronged. 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Latewood Schools-1,664 sq. ft two story, tour bedroom home nicely updated, garden area and deck over looking back yard. Close to elementary school and Classic Park. What a great house tor a young family starting out RratfWJOO A BEAUTIFUL OIL PAINTED PET PORTRAIT Gift Certificates also available with a small deposit back yard end large deck lor those tartly gee togethen on fuff shaded lot. Easy Larang commute. Hut....................... X114JOO •• TMK-337 • Hastings Char* TWp. end Schools - New Craftsmen but 2003. 1500 TNC-m ■ linage of Vermontville, Magic Valley Schools • 1.656 eq. Il completely remodeled 2 story home. Features 2 tuff baths, 3 bedrooms, enclosed 3 season porch, fenced . - 2116 AND 262$ CEDAR BROOK DR. •HASTINGS Neighbors treated with disrespect To the editor: Having never lived in a small town until 11 years ago, we didn't fully appreciate the importance civility plays when everyone knows everyone else. Our observation is that people in Hastings interact more readily and care more deeply. And when neighbors are treat­ ed disrespectfully, they band together. The plaintiffs in the Algonquin Lake access suit never practiced civility. A sim­ Steve Guile hare Bob Hamilton of the Michigan Municipal League, who has been work­ ing with the village on the manager search. to check the references and do back­ ground checks of both candidates. Council agreed and Myers was author­ ized to contact Hamilton. The council will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4 to make its choice for the manager's position. Then the person­ nel committee can negotiate salary and benefits before the board officially appoints a new manager. It is expected that the salary will be between $50,000 and $60,000 per year. "This one week delay may help council feel more comfortable with the person we select. Since Mr. Guile (the front-run­ ner) is still employed at Beaverton, this won't affect his selection." Myers said. Guile, who has been manager in Beaverton since 2001. has had experience for many years in downtown development. He has ties to the area in that his mother was bom in Hastings and one son lives in Alto. Besides Guile and Howell, the council interviewed Robert Eberhart of Ohio and Perry Franzoi of Iron Mountain. a :cv Tlftt-M ■ Heatings Char* Tap. and Scheele - Hm you bswi dewing of a log tana? Doni mas tas 1-W story 2003 Ml 11SO sq II some pads beakyMein loor lardyhrudoom arty, rasa* **. 2nd bam. and cdhoH grew room. Open alasway to toff den and two bedpans tomptaw Iw Boor pan Ash loon, oak aybowds and slain. butternut star apsides Npiffght ends wood manor Ugh < to­ ners. Bradford Whffe we* bee*. 200 amp deckled, and M Egeas bsasnwrt gwe you wen more space 10712 each steel roof wffh 912 wrap-aramd porch accent tw exterior d Sw odSman house. Buyer opeonal 2Sx® ok* pda bam can go or slay. 12 worth Mb* wuranty. Al tw on 2W- courtly acres 2W-mffes east d town. Hrst...................................................................... 417*500 �Pig* e - Thursday, Octobsr 30. 2003 - The Haatlnos Banner Winona “Pat" Lumbert CHARLOTTE Winona "Pat" Lumbert, 69, of Charlotte, died Monday. Oct 20, 2003. Mrs. Lumbert was born Feb. 17,1934 in Athens, Mich., the daughter of John L. and Arlene (Ling) Watson Sr. She worked as a nurse's aide at Eaton Manor, enjoyed her great nieces and nephews and was a proud member of the Potawatomi Tribe of Michigan. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Lumbert: brother. Frank (Mary) Watson of Scotts, MI; sister, Wanetta Watson of Fulton. MI; nephew. Claude (Sue) Hine of Vermontville; niece, Lorie (Roger) Smith of Vermontville; nephew', Larry Watson of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by sisters. Ramona Hine. Barbara Watson. Beverly Watson; brothers, John Watson and Jim Garvie. Funeral services were held Thursday. Oct. 23, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with R. Raymond Rossell offici­ ating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. For further information available al www.prayfunerak-om Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. ;________ Margaret A. Boyle DELTON - Margaret A. Boyle, of Delton, passed away Oct. 23. 2003. Mrs. Boyle was bom Aug. 10. 1935. in Battle Creek, the daughter of Francis and Ruby (Funk) O"Heran. She was a retiree of Fisher Body Corporation, retiring in 1980 with over 20 years of service. . Margaret attended Hickory Comers Bible Church. She enjoyed playing cards, watching sporting events and loved to fish on Fair lutke and eat the fish she caught. She is survived by sons, Tracy (Jennifer) Boyle of Battle Creek. Ted (Gwen) Boyle of Hickory Comers, and a daughter. Terri (LeRoy) Hicks of Dowling; seven grand­ children and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday. Oct. 27, 2003, at the Hickory Comers Bible Church. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hickory Comers Bible Church Building Fund will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. ' Worship Together ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor, oteve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone School 110 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6.00 pun.. Bibte Study A Prayer Time Wednesday mghts 6 30 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 105 S. Jefferson Father Al Rnaaell. GRACE OF GOD FEUvOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10-30 am.-noon. HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard —k pnonc zo*»rixn Moore, rastix. rSa.M unurcn 945-4995 Church Website: www. hopeum.com. Office hours. Wednesday A 1 huraday 9 am. to I HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 State Rd. (Ctner of State Rd and Bohwood St across from Tom’s Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Grayoill, Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Sunday Schoo: 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6 00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Chib (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal m Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) (Pioneer's does not meet in the sum­ mer. the program will begin in Sept.) Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services Sunday School for all ages 9:30 un. Adult classes: Jesus Can Relate. Parenting Teenagers A The Fruit of the Spirit Worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sermon Topic through November 2nd. “Home Improve­ ment Series - Kid's For Christ 10:30 (child care provided). HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD a.m. Nuncry provided. Sunday Wednesday activities 7.00 p.m. arc: Rainbows nr JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11.00 am. Holy Communion Wednesday Evening Prayer service* bOO pjn. Fa mac information call 795-2370 a Rl Rev David T. Hustwkk 948­ 9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Cacmai Prayer used ftx di atrvk I** 15-19); Aduh Bible Study - No WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3115 N Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Rev Bob Smith. Pbooe 367- EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Meaner Church of* Mxid-BMr *ad W. Center St). Church Office (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe 111. Rector. Mr F. WiUiMD Voctberj. Director of 10 am. Children’s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am Sunday Nunery A. viable at 10 am. CHUPCHOFTHE NAk'ARENE 1716 Noth Broadly. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pa«a Sunday Services: 9:45 un. Morning Worship Service; 600 pjn. evening Service; Wednesday: CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedr Creek Rd.. 8 bl South, Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Pbooe 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Worship 11.00 un.; Evening Service at 600 p.m.; FIRST BAPTIST CHLRCH 309 E Wuudbwn, Hounfs Pula Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Mmutnes: and Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 900 Study. 6:30 p.m. Sing'n Share '(Adults). Youth 6th-12th grades, and CLC । Christian Life Club) 3 yn. old thru 5th Grade. .VER Bt-fflooihly (all church) Coffee fellowship September 28th lOXXIAm. and Senior Coffee Hour begin, Thuraday. Sctaembcr 18th 9:30-11 a m. Fun-Frioavs 7-9 p.m. Jr. Hi Sept 12th A Sr. Hi Sept I9(h meet at the new church property. North Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am a.m.. Morning Worship Service. 600 p.m.. Evening Service; 7O0 pjn. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m Awaaa. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office, 948-8004 for intormation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Waning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry . istry. leadership training ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spent fined church. Mceong at the of Auyna Rd. Narinlte. Mich. 49073 God’s love. "Where Everyone is 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mtaitter: (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 Our Neighbors! (Philippian 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Oct. 4th Bonfire 4 p.m. (all church) alvo at the new property. Join us GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Pbooe 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. Oct 30 - 3:45-4:45 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45-700 pjn. Grace Notes; 7XJ0 p.m. .Adventurers; 7.00 p.m. Choir. Saturday. Nov. I 10:00 am Catechism 7. 8 A 9 Retreat; 11:00 am. Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 800 pjn. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Nov. 2 - SOO A 10**45 a.m Holy Communion. 9:30 am Sunday School; 12:30 p.m. Children's Choir. Monday. Nov. 3 - 700 p.m. Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. Nov. 4 - 700 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7 00 p.m. Worship Committee. Wednesday. Nov. 5 - 1000 am. Wordwatchers; 700 p.m. Sarah Circle. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST * CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Pasta Dianne Doaen Morrisoo. Service Timer: Youth IfrOO un.; Wosiup 11.00 un.. 600 pjn. Wednesday: Bible Class 700 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmami <>23-5400 group. am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. the church office. WOOOGROVF. BRETHREN CHRISTIANPARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheekhair accts9:30. Church Service 1030 un. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev. Al Ruuell. Puta A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9-JOajn. HASTINGS - Lorence E. Hubbell, age Frederick Lowell Mead 67 passed 87, of Goodwill Road. Hastings, went away Sept. 26.2003 at his residence fol­ into the arms of his blessed savior lowing an extended illness. Thursday. Oct 23, 2003 at Tendercare of He was bom June 29,1936 to Robert Hastings. and Roberta (Green)Mead in Mr. Hubbell was bom on Aug. 14.1916 Vermontville MI Mr. Mead Worked at in Rutland Township. Barry County, the Metel&Tile. E.W.BIiss in Hastings. Later son of Earl and Alice (Wells) Hubbell. in life he was self employed as a log­ He was raised in the Rutland Township, gerund truly enjoyed his time outdoors. graduating in 1935 and attended the He was an avid hunter and fisherman Podunk School, graduating in 1935 from and loved playing his guitar and singing. Hastings High School. Lowell is survived by his sons Phillip He was married to Jessie M. Wilson on Mead of Mancelona MI; Thomas June 15, 1939. (Shannon) Mead of Battle Creek Ml; • Mr. Hubbell was a lifetime farmer in daughters Terrie (Ike) Bursley of Rutland and Hope townships. He was Charlotte MI; Candy Carroll of Hastings inducted into the Michigan Farmer's Hall MI; ex-wife Joyce Cook of Bellevue MI, of Fame in 1995. also ex-wife and best friend Frances He was a member ol Thomapple Valley (Dawson) Mead of Atlanta ML also Church, member of Barry County Farm stepchildren Don Nichols of Atlanta MI. Bureau. Michigan Farmer s Uniou. a rock Russ Nichols of Hastings Ml, Cathy enthusiast he collected and displayed Nichols and Lory (Mike) Maxson both of unique rocks for many years and enjoyed Dearborn Heights MI, Jody Nichols of all of the things of nature. Flatrock MI, mother Roberta Mead and He was a beloved husband, father and sister Rose (Jack) Dawson both of grandfather. Nashville Ml; numerous grandchildren, >y his wife, great grandchildren lots of nieces and ane) Shriber nephews. *) Tkurujpf He was preceded in death by his father yn) Hubbell Robert; his daughter Dawn (.Mead I w Hpra! Hayes'; his granddaughter Amy Jo Baldwin of Bursley and his brother Jesse Mead. , nieces and Funeral services were held Tuesday nephews. Sept. 30 2003 al the Green Funeral Home Preceding him in death were his par­ in Atlanta MI. Pastor David Fisher offi­ ents and sisters. Bernice Peake and Doris ciating. Tardy. Interment took place at Briley TWp. Services were held Monday. Oct 27, Cemetery Atlanta MI. 2003 at Thomapple Valley Church with Pastor Jeffrey Arnett officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. What matters... Memorial contributions may be made times residents of Barry County to the American Cancer Society or the accessed United Way services though the charity of one’s choice. 29 member agencies. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ■ WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 700 p.m Bell Choir rehearsal. 800 Chancel Choir rehearsal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 700 a/u/ &/een. [foyer 1 wish to thank their many friends, students and acquaint­ ances for the outpouring of cards, plants, food, visits, calls, memorial donations, mass offerings, prayers and caring support that have been shown these past weeks. Your stories about Herb and Eileen, kind thoughts and hugs have softened our shock and grief and helped its to celebrate their lives. We will forever be grateful for having experienced our community as one of overwhelming support. o**mi«7 Not your typical funeral service provider. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hasting'- Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463 Netan E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:00 a_m. Coffee Hour in the 1-ounge. 10:10 a.m. Church Worship. The 900 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH-AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided for both 47 That's what matters. Barry County United Way HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Haaungs. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) fuKft ygyagerm Barner free building with elevator to all floors Kathy Brown, Pastor. Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma. Musk Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager Sunday. 8:15 am. Sunday School. 9:30 am - UVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am Refreshments; 11:00 a.m. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both Ml 49058. Frederick Lowell Mead II । Il hl WREN Funeral Home is more! Our professional staff members believe in integrity, teamwork, communication, compassion and service excellence. David C. Wren - Senior Director (Licensed) Kathryn L Wren - Associate Director This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Patricia A. Wren - Administrator Dave Wren - Family Service Counselor WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Michael L. Naperalslcy - Director (Licensed) FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings James E. Maloney - General Assistant SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 Noth M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “ Prescripttons" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Call us today for all your funeral and cremation needs. 269-945-2471 WREN Funeral Home Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. ______ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan 140’ North Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 David C. Wren. Director AlDfRWOODS LAKE ODESSA - Debra J. Smoes. age 49, of Lake Odessa, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday morning. Oct. 26 2003. Deb was bom in Grand Rapids on Dec. 29,1953 to Ervin Trumble, Jr. and Shirley (Stone) Cowles. She was raised in Ionia and graduated from Ionia High School in 1972. On Nov. 24. 1990, she was united in marriage to Jerry Smoes. Before fighting her long and coura­ geous battle with cancer. Deb had been employed by Steelcase. She enjoyed spending time with ha family, camping, shopping, boating, and her '57 Ford pickup. Deb was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who consistently went out of her way to do kind deeds for others. Debra is survived by her husband. Jerry; children. Holly (Andy) Rose of Lake Odessa. Heather (John. Jr.) Smoes of Clarksville, and Jay Smith of Lake Odessa; two special grandchildren. Cierra Rose and Morgan Smoes; parents. Ervin (Ellen) Trumble. Jr. and Shirley (Jim) Cowles; mother-in-law. Vi Smoes; broth­ er, Doug (Shawn) Trumble of Ionia; half­ sisters. Jody Trumble of Texas and Tracy LaLonde of Holland: stepbrothers, Roger (Terri) Cowles of Smyrna and Ed (Denise) Cowles of Carson City; stepsis­ ter. Brenda (Chris) Houghton of Smyrna; and many other loving relatives and fnends. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Oct. 29. 2003 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has sug­ gested that memorial contributions may be made to an educational fund for Deb’s grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Donald E. Wolf HASTINGS - Donald E. Wolf, age 63. of Hastings, died Saturday. Oct. 25,2003 al his residence. He was bom Nov. 5, 1939 in Pontiac. Ill., the son of George and Margaret (Downey) Wolf. He graduated from St Paul O'Dell High School in 1957, and attended the University of Illinois. Don worked as an engineer for the State of Illinois for 13 years and was the assis­ tant county engineer for the Barry County Road Commission for 32 years. He married Patricia A. Nolan June 10, 1961. Dun was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Knights of Columbus member, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, golfing and boating. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his par­ ents. three brothers and four sisters. Surviving is Don’s wife of 42 years, Patricia A. Wolf of Hastings; son. Lee (Sue) Wolf of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; daughter, Teri (Dell) Pifer of Grand Rapids; grandchildren. Shaun Wolf, Colin Wolf. Kenyon Pifer, Lindsey Watt and Colter Watt; brothers, Michael (Delores) Wolf of Genoa, Ill., James Wolf of Rockford. Ill.; sisters. Mary (Ted) Labunski of Clear Water. Fla., Doris Schmidt of Rockford. Ill; several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Mass was held Wednesday. Oct. 29. 2003 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Charles H. Fischer and Fr. Alfred J. Russell offi­ ciated. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Rose Church. Arrangements were by Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 30. 2003 - Page Doris Mae Swan HAS 1 INGS - Doris Mae Swan, age 67, of River Road. Hastings, died Wednesday, Oct. 22. 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Swan was born on Feb. 6, 1936 in Hastings, the daughter of Eugene and Gertrude (Karcher) Kidder. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She was married to Raymond I. Swan n April 25, 1952. Employment included Middleville Engineering and Keeler Brass Company in Middleville. Doris was well known for her horse­ manship. winning many trophies on her special horse “Tina." She enjoyed sewing, fishing, mushrooming an ; in her earlier years riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Mrs. Swan is survived by husband. Raymond; daughter-in-law, Nancy Swan of Hastings; four grandchildren, Teresa, Bryan. Andrew and Michael; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Yvonne Edwards of Florida. Arloa Newton of Hastings and Erma Patterer of Battle Creek; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were parents; son, Raymond Swan Jr. on Dec. 21,1982; brothers, Lawrence. Mike and Eugene Kidder. Services were held Friday, Oct. 24. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Allen E. Senters LAKE ODESSA - Allen E. Senters, age 93. of Lake Odessa, was called Home to be with his Lord early Tuesday morn­ ing. October 14.2003. Allen was bom in Olney. Illinois on July 22, 1910 to Frank and Hattie (Van Santen) Senters. He moved to die Lake Odessa area in the 193O’s and worked as a tool and die maker for Lake Odessa Machine Products until his retirement in 1976. He was a long-time member of the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church where he served as treasurer, pastoral board member. Sunday school teacher, and wherever else he was needed. After his love for God, Allen's devotion and love for his family was always his first priority. He is survived by Margaret, his loving wife of 68 years; sons. Phillip Senters of Pennsylvania, and Stephen Senters of Lake Odessa; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, Mary George of Grand Rapids; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Allen was preceded in death by his par­ ents; son. David Senters; granddaughter. Lorie Senters; sister. Jean Forentis; and brothers. Carl Senters and Walter Senters. The funeral service was held at the Koops Funeral Chapel on Friday. Oct 17, 2003. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. The family nas suggested that memori­ al contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. । Dorothy "Dottie” Vote RAINY LAKE - Dorothy "Dottie" Vote of Rainy Lake, formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away Oct 21,2003. Dottie was bom March 20, 1929, the daughter of Roland and Norene (Arndt) Nichols. Dottie lived in the Kalamazoo area before moving north in 1985 with her husband. Norm. Dottie was an L.P.N. nurse and former­ ly a member of the Northeastern Baptist Church in Kalamazoo, currently a mem­ ber of the Joy Community Church in Onaway. She enjoyed cooking, giving gifts to friends and family and collecting various items. She is survived by her husband. Norman C. Vote of Millersburg; a son. David (Correne) Vote of Allegan; and a brother. Nick (Norma) Nichols of Prairieville; grandchildren. Shane. Daniel. Adam and Angela Vote and a great-grandson. Derrick Allen Henton D; and several nieces and nephews. Dottie was preceded in death by her parents and a son. Daniel C. Vote. Funeral services were conducted Friday. Oct. 24. 2003 at the Community of Christ Church. Onaway. Elder Jim Morgan officiated. Dottie was laid to rest at East Cooper Cemetery. Memorials contributions to Joy Community Church Building Fund. P.O. Box 269, Onaway. Mich. 49765. will be appreciated. 7 Barry Historical Society •Newborn babies • banquet marks 39 years The Barry County Historical Society cele­ brated its 39th anniversary with a banquet Oct 16 at the Welcome Comers Methodist Church. The Distinguished Member Award for the 2002-2003 year was presented to Priscilla Beavan for special services she has rendered to the organization and to the community. Ann Richards made the presentation. The featured speaker of the evening was Richard Bowman of Lansing who has written a book about the Bowman family and life in Barry County while he and his siblings were being raised in Rutland Township. Ben and Reda Bowman raised 15 children on a farm. Only two of them still survive. Richard who is 80 years old. and sister Ethel Bowman Wiesenhofer. who is 84. Anyone interested in purchasing this book about this unique family may do so by calling 517-351-3737. The program opened by master of cere­ monies Harland Nye, with the invocation given by Don Keech. The meal was then served. The menu consisted of stuffed chick­ en breasts. Swiss steak, scalloped potatoes, lime jello salad, green beans and com. pump­ kin pie and cream cheese spice cake. The tables were decorated with appropriate fall colors, pumpkins and candles. After the dinner, decorations and center piece*, were auctioned off to the members by auctioneer Gordon Barlow. Jane Barlow, program chairman, present­ ed the program booklets for 2003-2004 designed by her and Debra Wisniewski. Members of the Historical Society Board of Directors for terms 2003-2006 include Gordon Barlow. Ann Richards and Joyce Weinbrecht; for 2002-2005. Doris Greenfield, Nellie Richards and Frank K. Weinbrecht; for 2001-2004. BudLeonaid. Jane Barlow and Norma Sothard. Music for the social hour was provided by Elsie Sage and Harland Nye. The next meeting of the arry County Historical Society will be held on Thursday. Nov. 20. at the Hastings Fire Department. Mill Street Hastings. The program will be presented by Keith Sage on the history of the local fire department. There will be a board meeting at 6 pm with the program following at 7. The society will have a booth at the Barry County Homemakers arts and crafts show Saturday. Nov. I, at Hastings Middle School. Members are asked to donate baked goods for this sale. For further information, call Doris Greenfield at 945-5486. All meetings, programs and events of the Barry County Historical Society are open to the public. BOY, Garrett Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 15. 2003 at 4:24 p.m. to Craig and Spring Warren of Dowling. Weighing 8 lbs.. II ozs. and 22 inches long. i*roud grandparents are Mike and Cindy Smith of Hastings. Barney and Lori Silsbee of Nashville, and Diana and Alan Miller and Don and LouAnn Warren of Hastings. GIRL, Norite Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 22, 2003 at 5:16 p.m. to Daniel and Sarah Wright of Wyoming. Weighing 7 lbs.. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Alexander Christian, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 7, 2003 at 5:42 p.m. to Holly and Jeremy Brzycki of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs., 5-1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Megan Aubrey, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 21, 2003 at 4:34 p.m. to William and Sara Vinson. Weighing 7 lbs., 13 ozs., and 22 inches long. Richard Bowman of Lansing gave a history of his family in Barry County. BOY, Eathan Tyler, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 20, 2003 at 8 p.m. to Amanda Lynn Van Sicten and Joshua Steven Clark of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs., 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Landon David, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 12. 2003 at 1:04 p.m. to Mark and Heidi (Muskovin) Pharr of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs., 11 ozs. and 20-1/2 inches long. GIRL, Haley Mae. bora at Pennock Hospital cm Oct. 16,2003 at 3:21 a.m. to Tracy Risner of Plainwell. Weighing 8 lbs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Hunter Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 21, 2003 at 9:01 a.m. to Matthew and Jody Jones of Dowling. Weighing 6 lbs., 15 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Caden Todd, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 10, 2003 at 7:04 p.m. to Heather and Paul Scobey of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs., b ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Isabella Darlene, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 10.2003 at 9:51 pjn. to Dawn and Matthew Wartenbe of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs., 13 ozs. and 21-1/2 inches long. GIRL, Lillian Grace, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 18, 2003 at 1:18 a.m. to Greg and Cindy Faubert of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs., 3­ 1/2 ozs. and 19-1/2 inches long. BOY, Zane Micheal, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 11, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. to Abraham Thomas and Ashley Fisk of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs., 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Rebecca Colleen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 20.2003 at 2:27 p.m. to Laura Leonard of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs.. 6-1/2 ozs. and 18-1/2 inches long. BOY, Benjamin Ja*nes, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct 17, 2003 at 3:14 p.m. to Loran Echols and Ben Smith, Sr. of Shelbyville. Weighing 7 lbs., 1-1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kaitlyn Nichole, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct 8,2003 at 8:24 a.m. to Sherry Zuidema of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs., 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Stanley Colton, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct 17. 2003 at 10:30 a.m. to Courtney and Caries Hicks of Dowling. Weighing 8 lbs.. 9 ozs. and 21-1/2 inches long. GIRL, Alexis Paige, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 15, 2003 at 2:04 a.m. to Jennifer Courtney and Jim Baxter of Sheridan. Weighing 5 lbs., 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Cody Lee, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct 17,2003 at 9:30 p.m. to Jolene and Billy Rea of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs.. 3 ozs. and 19-1/2 inches long. GIRL, Mercie Elizabeth Renee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 14. 2003 at 12:35 a.m. to James and Kimberly Miller of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs., 4 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Connor James, bom at Pennock Hospital o'1. Oct 12. 2003 to Archie and Kathryn Wood of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs., 15 ozs. and 20­ 1/2 inches long. Elect the “best” qualified candidate for the “best” small town. Priscilla Beaven shows Distinguished Member Award. her IW Elect Jz Barry Wood Mayor ‘Christmas Presentation' to aid Pennock Foundation The 37th annual “Christmas Presentation" of Penn-Nook Gift Shop will be held in a dif­ ferent location this year — in the lower level of the Physicians Center next to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The three-day event takes place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 5-6 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. This different location can be easi’y accessed through the doors of the Physicians Center, a spokesperson said. The show area may be reached by elevator or by going down a few steps. Guides will be available to give directions. Each year. Christmas gifts and decorations are always a great focus at the event, and this show will include lighted trees, filigreed fig­ ures and trees, large poinsettias and holly, musical Santas and snow babies, ornaments and candle containers to name a few of the novel wares people will find on display. Throughout the year, volunteers, interested people and hospital personnel keep the gift shop buyers on the “look-out" for gifts with their numerous thoughts and ideas. The buy­ ers then meet with sales representatives locally and out-of-town, use catalogues and travel to the Chicago Gift Show placing 'orders for an exceptional collection of unique gifts and decorations for the home not seen at their.previous shows. At the Christmas Presentation, the chil­ dren's department will be filled with terrific items including soft sports equipment, toys, new games, tea sets and name letters with matching boxes. Gifts for men will be the best array the buyers have been able to collect. Shoppers may find the answer to the male gift dilemma "with the interesting collection assembled." a spokesperson said. Choices of clothing and jewelry for iadie* and teens is inspiring this year. The selections are long and varied with sweaters, jackets, dresses, sweatshirts, watches, pins, neck­ laces, bracelets and much more to choose from. The home is remembered with the latest in bamboo trays, unique glassware and porce­ lain, soap dispensers, hand-painted tiles, wall plaques and mirrors, different types of bowls, mugs and sponge containers to name a few. Items purchased at the Christmas Presentation may be personalized while you browse. The Pennock Hospital Auxiliary joins the BOY, Adrian James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 17, 2003 at 2:02 pzn. to Eric and Michelle Schodowski of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs.. 6 ozs. and 20-1/2 inches long. Christmas spirit by offering cookies and cof­ fee for the enjoyment of shoppers throughout the show. “Their homemade treats are a spe­ cialty each year." the spokesperson said. Special menus by the Hospital Dietary Department will be featured each day of the event at the Green Street Cafe, located inside Pennock Hospital. Although Penn-Nook Gift Shop is open year around and staffed by dedicated and car­ ing ladies from all around Barry County, many others aid the efforts of these women to present this annual event. The coopen. Lion of men with “muscle," hospital personnel, busy Moms, and muiy interested community indi­ viduals join together to continue the reputa­ tion of making the “Christmas Presentation" a success, the spokesperson said. “It is with great pride that all proceeds from this special show as well as the monies from gift shop sales are presented to the Pennock Foundation for their continuing needs and concerns annually.” ship. Experience, Education (269) 948-4307 www.banywood.org VOTE N0VEMBER4*" ELECT KIM TOWNSEND 2MWARD City Councllperson rlnar concamsttn nwconcerns Togettrer wa can maXe a amannee VOTE NOVEMBER 4“ M Protect Your SgilWlYi inter Fall Special <20.00 OFF ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING BOVS BACK AT TBE SBOP! Removes fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for ciearcoat finishes Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning A detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP ■bnk"' 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. south °f 269/945-5607 DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS 327 North Grove Street Delton, Michigan PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETING Monday, November 3,2003—6:30 p.m. High School Media Center Discussion Topics: Athletic Field Bleachers Traffic Flow Driveway/Roadway Community Members Invited to Attend C �Pag® B - Thursday. October 30, 2003 - The Hastings Banner The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday at I p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8. at Lake Manor for the final meeting of the 2003 year. The speaker will be Elizabeth Kerstem Kelley with her topic" Geneweaver — For Your Family Health History." Many of the programs for 2004 are already set. Officers will meet in December to set the 2004 budget, but there will be no member­ ship meeting in that month. The Berlin Center United Methodist Church will have a turkey dinner for the pub­ lic Saturday. Nov. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Saranac High School cafeteria. The local VFW and Auxiliary arc hosting a monthly flea market and craft sale on Friday and Saturday. Nov. 8 and 9. from to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tables are for rent. Also, the l-ake Odessa VFW will be host for a veterans’ breakfast Sunday. N.»v. 9. from 7 to II a.m. at Post #4461. The post home will be open on Veterans' Day, Nov. 11, starting ar 9 a.m.« with coffee and rolls for everyone. It is bazaar time again. In Ionia, many churches combine their efforts on one day in one place on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Steele Street. Besides bazaar items, there will be coffee, doughnuts and lunch. Charles Armbruster of Clark Road In Woodland Township was given the Circle of Excellence Award by Golden Harvest com seed. He has been a dealer In Ionia County since 1980. The company is reputed to be the fourth largest brand In the U. S. com market. The Ionia County Memorial Hospital was rededicated Oct. 19 to those who have and do serve our county in this area of the health field. About 135 people attended the event in the hospital parking lot. The flag was raised by the Portland VFW and the national anthem was played by the Ionia High School Band. Board members past and present were recognized, along with foundation members, guild and auxiliary members and hospital employees with more than 15 years of serv­ ice. One highlight of the afternoon was open­ ing a copper box that was buried in cere­ monies in the cornerstone back in 1953. A new box with new items plus the 1953 items was prepared on site and it will be tucked away on hospital grounds. Mayor Balice was one of the speakers. The late Raymond and Charlotte Lapo of Lake Odessa were key fig­ ures in the building and funding of the cur­ rent hospital. There was one hospital guild located in Lake Odessa that raised funds for Be sure to exercise your RIGHT to VOTE: rA Please vote for me! u Robert L. May "Pepsi Bob” for Mayor of Hastings General Election November 4, 2003 With your help - we can do it! Absentee Voters:'Please Vote! 430 E. Madison. Hastings Ml 49058 Phone: 269-948-8871 • Committee ID No. 12902 \ ' Public Auct*on Ifho use\^ y FOR SALE\ V Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003^^ Property is located at 235 Nelson St, Hastings, Michigan The sale will be held at I p.m. at the east entrance to the Circuit Court located in the City of Hastings. Michigan Minimum bid is $50,801.00 S.E.V. is $67,500 Property Sells "AS IS" The home is a 2-story with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, on a partial basement, with a 1-car detached garage. The home has ! 840 square feet This foreclosure sale is subject to one month redemption rights. Terms—certified funds delivered to the sheriff at the sale. For more details, contact: Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 RuruJ Drtelvfimrnt h An (rpporturury Lender "E* the hospital. On Sunday afternoon, the high school marching, band had a short concert in the school gym to present their half-time show indoors for the benefit of those who had not attended football games and for a closer look at the members as they did their formations for each number. The music had an Irish theme this year. The band was under the direction of Ashley Senters, and drum majors Michael Licari and Phil Vincent. The First Families banquet was held Saturday evening at the Ionia County Church of Christ near the freeway. There were 28 inductees for 2003. The catered meal was attractively served and the tables were beau­ tiful with decorations and linens. Each per­ son attending was given a name tag and was photographed upon arrival. There were books and plat maps, postcards and more for sale with Ford Wright of Lyons in charge. The new inductees range from three in California to Oklahoma to Idaho to mid­ Michigan. Local new members arc Geraldine Compton Moltmaker, Gordon and Jane Walkington and Elden Shellenbarger. Member number 200 Is Nancy Porter Hicok Porter of Lowell, who is kin of the Lind fam­ ily. The speaker related much of the lore of Native Americans and their way of life. He was dressed in authentic cloth­ ing. Another demonstrated the art of knap­ ping and had examples of projectile points he had made from selected minerals. Certificates were distributed by First Families Committee members on stage. They are Chairman James Moses of Portland, Lori Pox of Portland, Suzanne Carpenter of Comstock Park. Larry and Marilyn Cahoon of Clarksviik, Lois Curtiss of Saranac, Debra (Stadel) Eddy of Charlotte, Bonnie Jackson of Saranac, Genevieve Read of Palo, Gary Veale of Freeport and Pam Swilcr. About 100 were in attendance from the current and past years' roster of this group within the ICGS mem­ bership. Members and friends of First Congregational Church enjoyed a turkey din­ ner In the church dining room Oct. 22. The speaker was Syl Mosher of Grand Rapids, who is associated with the Grand Rapids Council on Aging. She gave a very interest­ ing talk on memory. There were lots of laughs as she related how we remember and how we forget She emphasized that using our several senses helps us to remember, such as hearing, seeing and touching. The more senses we use, the better we recall. In shades of days gone by, the Huron Healy family held a Wood cutting bee on Oct. 18, to cut wood forth* parents' woodburning stove in their famdyiroom and for the fire­ places of the daughters and grandchildren. The gathering, at the. rural Charlotte home of Jack and Janice Brake where there was plen­ ty of wood to cut. They enjoyed a soup and sandwich lunch midday. The bonus was for the aunts and uncles to see the newest grand­ son of the Brakes. The benefit supper at St. Edward’s Family Center on Friday night was attended by hun­ dreds. Even with a count of plates used, there was no accurate way to gauge the attendance. The tables were set over and over. The servers ladled soup from electric roasters into big cups. There were many varieties of bread In other roasters. Hot pork roasted on site was served, as well as desserts. High school students served as bussers and servers. The honored guest. Eric Chase, was present most of the evening. This was to ben­ efit him and to help with some of his hospitaL'rehab expenses following an accident that left him paralyzed from his waist down. Caden Todd, newborn son of Pau! and Heather Scobey of Perry Road is the grand­ child of Mike and Kathy Scobey of Vedder Road, of James and Vanessa Broe of Goodemoot Road. His great-grandparents are Helen Wait of Wash Highway, Arley and Wilda Todd of Bachman Road. Hastings The wooden awning that stretched the length of Union Bank on Fourth Avenue has had its shingles removed. The new covering is composed of vertical panels with ridges at each juncture. Across the street. Central UMC has had recent brick work done with pointing and washing. Work has begun on the concrete steps. $4.95/mo Internet! By DAVID STOWERS There is a Michigan based company called Nctpennv.nct that offers fast, reliable, and extremely inexpensive dial-up Internet service to our area. What's so refreshingly unusual is that Nctpenny has taken the Wal-Mart approach to business and have thousands of happy customers io prove it Because of volume Nctpenny only charges S4.95 a month for Internet access! To make things even better there is no contract, no set up fees and they don 7 even require a credit card! People arc saving as much as S225 or more per year; which is a car payment or a weekend getaway year after year just for switching Internet companies! With the cost of Internet for families in our area running as much as $23.90 a month it's refreshing to know that Netpcnnyjjgi offers a high-quality/lowcost alternative to our community. i To sign up today and/or for more info about this fantastic service just go to their website: g www.BetpeuyuJ and/or cal! them from anywhere v ■n our area toll free 1-U8-248-7239._________________ S Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchell! and Marcy Sugar Public health Dear Annie: I have several chronic ill­ nesses and am on disability. I rarely discuss my condition with my family and never with friends. It is bad enough being sick, and I do not want to make my problems the topic of conversation. Recently, I overheard my husband on the phone with his mother. He was rummaging through the medicine cabinet and discussing my various medications with her. This made me incredibly angry. He already tells her every detail of his life, but this is my private business. My husband says his mother is only try­ ing to help. She is coming for a visit soon, and I insisted my husband tell her that my health is not to be part of the conversation, but I'm afraid she will bring it up anyway. Tell me, am I overreacting? And what do I do if she brings it up? ~ Outraged in Cambridge, Mass. Dear Outraged: You don't have to talk about your health if you don't want to, but it is pointless to pretend Mama doesn't know. When she brings it up (and she will), simply say. "I know you mean well. Mom, but I don't care to discuss it" Then change the subject. Do this as often as necessary. Meanwhile, pu: a lid on your husband's big mouth. He needs to understand that giv­ ing out your personal information without your permission is a breach of trust that undermines the fabric of a good marriage. Stolen name? Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 32 years, and we have one daughter. "Ignatz" was married before, and his ex-wife still uses his last name. Shortly after the divorce, his ex had a son by anoth­ er man. yet she gave the boy the same last name as my husband. Ignatz and I were furious, but the law states we can't do anything about it Her son is now married with children, and they all have my husband's last name. I've told her son that my husband is NOT his father and that the only reason he has this last name is due to his mother's stupidity, but he refuses to change ft. Ignatz's last name is quite unusual, which means people believe we are all related. We think ft is very vindictive of the ex-wife to have given her son this name. After al), he isn't Ignatz's child. What will he tell his chil­ dren about their heritage? This ordeal has angered me so much that it is consuming my life and causing me to lose sleep Can you provide some way to get past this? -- Mrs. Ignatz in Ohio Dear Ohio: After all these years, this issue is too petty to be consuming your life. Your anger is out of proportion to the situation. It makes perfect sense that his ex would want her son to have the same last name she has. What he tells his children about their her­ itage is his business. He knows the truth, and they probably will. too. A shared name does not take anything away from your status as Ignatz's wife or your daughter's identity as a member of his family. If you cannot let this go, please talk to a dierapist who will help you gain per­ spective and get some sleep. A happy camper Dear Annie: I had to respond to the letter regarding tipping the camp counselor. Many years ago, I was a camp counselor, and we were absolutely forbidden to accept tips from campers or their parents. Being a counselor was a great summer job. I was paid to spend two months in a beautiful location and meet people from all over. That counselor should work as a wait­ er, where people show their appreciation with money, not as a camp counselor, where hard work is rewarded by the smile on a camper’s face. -- Avalon Alumna Dear Avalon: Your campers must have loved you. Thanks for writing. Turn in daughter? Dear Annie: My 16-year-old daughter, "Dawn." is on probation for attempted mur­ der. 1 won't go into the details, but she's man­ aged to get into trouble again and could go to jail if anyone finds out. Dawn's stepfather and I have no control over her. She does what she wants. My hus­ band loves Dawn and has done everything possible to help her. When she was arrested for shoplifting, he bailed her out of jail. When she was kicked out of school, he put her in another one. packed her lunches and drove her to the door. We've done everything, but it is not enough. Now we are at the end of our rope. If we report Dawn to her probation officer for this latest infraction, I am afraid she will be sent to prison. How can we help her? — Distraught in Illinois Dear Distraught: You sound like a loving, caring mother, but sometimes, no matter how hard parents try, a child is determined to head down the wrong road. There are two organizations that may help you come to terms with Dawn's behavior and decide how best to handle the situation. Please contact Toughlove, P.O. Box 1069, Doylestown, PA 18901 (toughlove.org), or B.I.L.Y. (Because I Love You). P.O. Box 2062, Winnetka. CA 91396-2062 (becauseiloveyou.org). Well be thinking of you. Halloween help Dear Annie: I am a 17-year-old reader «od hope you will help spread the word in time for Halloween. From late October through the week after Thanksgiving, many schools run food drives for the needy and homeless. The students collect canned goods (they must be canned) and bring them to school. Student­ run organizations then donate these items to help feed the homeless. 1 propose that instead of collecting candy on Halloween, kids collect canned foods from homes. If you can tell your readers to put some cans of food out, they can really help some people who could use a hand. Thanks. - EH. in the Midwest Dear EH.: What a kind and generous idea. Readers, if you or your children arc going trick-or-treating tomorrow, please consider collecting canned goods and donating them to the needy through neighborhood schools, community outreach programs or local chari­ ties. Here's an additional Halloween message: Halloween can be lots of fun, but it can also be dangerous. Many readers have suggested neighborhood parties instead of the usual door-to-door candy collecting. However, if your children are going trick-or-treating, please be sure they are dressed in flame­ resistant, reflective clothing that they wont trip over. Instead of masks that can obscure their vision, use makeup to disguise their lit­ tle faces. Younger children should always be accompanied by an adult, and under no cir­ cumstances should a child enter someone's home. Be careful. Let’s be modest Dear Annie: I am a I3-year-old girl. My friends and I have a lot of sleepovers. Here's the problem. When it is time to go to bed, they change their clothes right in front of me. This makes me really uncomfortable. I never say anything, because I don't want them getting upset with me. I simply change in the bathroom. They think tins is weird. They say. "We're all girls, so it's OK." Am I being weird? — Prefer Privacy in the Northwest Dear Privacy: No. you aren't being weird. A lot of people, young and old, prefer privacy when it comes to undressing. Your friends* lack of inhibition is neither right nor wrong. Do whatever is most comfortable for you. You don't have to please anyone else. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy' Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box J18190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 30. 2003 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... A salute to Charles Fredric Murphy By Joyce Weinbrecht Charles F. Murphy was bom. Aug. 24. 1910. in Hastings, die son of Leonard P. and Eva Olds Murphy. He grew up attending Hastings Schools. His was a unique mind and he made many accom­ plishments during his 87 years. He died on Sept. 3.2003. The story of his life's accomplishments is well told by Elaine Gilbert in the Hastings Banner edition of Sept. 9. The following tribute is the biography written by his mother. Eva Olds Murphy, shared with us by his sister, Rosemary Murphy Shaffer. She wrote: Charles Fredric Murphy In the evening of one hot summer's day. back in the year 1916 on Aug. 24th to be exact, a lit­ tle boy was bom in a farm house beside an unpaved country road near Hastings. Michigan, his parents' first bora. With high hopes and for­ ward look to his future, they named him Charles Fredric - and so Charles Fredric made his appearance into the world loudly protesting his surroundings and everything in general. He quickly grew and school days came all too soon and an adoring mother sent him off to school knowing he was the most brilliant child in the school and that the teacher would quickly recognize that fact. So his mother anxiously awaited the first report card and the day came and with surprised exci'.cmenl she opened the report card only to find the lowest marks. Well! there must be some mistake, in a hasty visit to the teacher she would explain, which she did. When she asked Charles Fredric to recite what she had taught him. he had nothing to say. Now how to straighten out young Charles, his moth­ er said to him. “Why don’t you answer the teacher when she asks you questions?” and he answered, “She knows." as much as to say “why should I tell her what she already knows." That proved to be typical of him in after life. He has never been one to waste words His activities back in those days? Well, everything was different than now. Maybe much better. Boys liked to play as now, but they worked first and then played. They made their own entertainment mostly, money was scarce. There were no bicycles, no cars, not many toys, but there was the old swimming hole and there were boards and nails suggestive of building planes and things, and the country with wildlife, and so many interesting things to see and do. And work? What could a little or big boy do? Just plenty back then, such a generation gap. How little the present generation knows of that generation. There was water to pump from the well and to bring into the bouse in a pail and wash water to fill big tubs and more water to pump for baths to carry in and then carry out again and sometimes a cow to pump water for and to milk. Also, peo­ ple walked everywhere, as cars weren’t as plen­ tiful as now. Charles Fredric was an ordinary boy. but a good boy. There wasn't much time for delin­ quency then and he entered into the home duties willingly. We lived on the banks of the Thomapple River when he was a small boy and he was learning to swim when he was 4 years old. He entered Hastings High School at the age of 13 and very soon, if not before this was showing a scientific and inventive turn of mind, especially in electrotrcs. He was especially interested in radio and started toward the goal of having a Ham broad­ casting station, which entailed a stiff test and learning the Morse Code, all of which he accomplished by the time he was 16 The pass­ ing of that test and receiving the card with his broadcasting station numbers W8NNAon it was a big thrill amid the problems of the deep depression we were in. Charles’ father was a skilled machinist. All 5 shops were shut down and people were losing their homes and farms. Charles had an insatiable desire to build his Ham broadcasting set. Can you imagine his thrill of some other Ham having some parts to spare or finding some copper wire on a junk pile, to say nothing of how far he had to walk to find a junk pile? But maybe we should not pass over so quick­ ly the childhood of this special boy. His early days were spent on the river banks of the Thomapple and there was a little brother, too. They had great fun finding turtles and frogs and things and they often brought turtles in the house to show their mother and sometimes they didn’t take them outdoors again One lime their mother was cleaning about the bouse and this one morning here and there about the floor were baby turtles about the size of a fifty-cent piece. How did they get there and where from? A search hastily took place and suspicion pointed to the fire place. One of those stowaway turtles had made a nest and laid eggs in the fireplace and the babies hatched out. We should not skip without mention the war years when these boys were too young to remember. We were in World War I and their mother and all mothers with small boys were thankful their boys weren’t having to leave home. How little they know what the future held, now they were raising their boys to be the right age to see service in World War II. and that is what happened to Charles and his brother Glenn- Glenn at Pearl Harbor that fateful Dec. 7. 1941. Charles was to see action in the South Pacific with his emotional strain of leaving a wife and baby boy back in the States. Perhaps we should tell some of the details of Charles’ enlistment He was hesitant about enlisting hoping he could find a branch of serv­ ice where he could gain more knowledge in the subjects he was interested in and put it to prac­ tical use for the benefit in serving. He was afforded this opportunity one day in Lansing, when an officer in the Navy was enlisting recruits and offering an examination of college subjects, one hundred questions. Should he try? Not even a high school diploma? Nothing to lose. Mayb; a chance to gain. Who knows? He passed with a score of 98! He was in the Navy; seven ratings above having to start from scratch-making Petty Officer Third Class in a short time Before wc are plunged into the agony of the war years and ail it’s upheaval, let’s see what our subject of this biography was doing. Always involved with electronics, one can be sure of that. He had gone to work in a factory where they were making radios. A lifetime dream had been to be an engineer in electronics, but that really was a wild dream for that and in a depres­ sion era too. But nothing could hinder the burning of a brain child now and then like when he read in a magazine (Popular Mechanics was a favorite) about the facsimile reporter or recorder, which recorded the news as it came in. There was only one in the States - at Newark, NJ. Il was writ­ ten with an electrical device connected to the radio and he worked on this day and night for two weeks until one evening success was his as he found his project was turning out columns from that day’s newspaper. The president of the factory where he was working knew of this and immediately invited him into their laboratory, knowing they had found an engineer in the making that was a Paul Gay and he told Charles that sometimes one was a bom engineer and sometimes even an educa­ tion doesn't make one unless bom with a flair for it. Now back somewhere a few generations. Charles had a great uncle who was an engineer and had built one of the big bridges, in Detroit no doubt. These talents were passed on by heredity, but that was before the electronic age The house on Center Road where Charley grew up. Leonard P. and Eva Olds Murphy with son, Charley. - or the age when we were going to see a great increase of knowledge as spoken of by the Prophet Daniel when he said, “in the last days many should run to and fro and knowledge should be increased." People who delivered messages in those days were called runners and how could he express what he saw of speed any other way. Jean Dixon as a prophetess gets her just dues - why can’t anyone in ancient history or the Holy Scriptures have theirs? This examination ’hai Charles passed that got him a good rating in the Navy gave him his long desired education in engineering, as the govern­ ment sent him to Bries Electronical School in Washington. D.C., a two-year college course crammed into three months, competing with college men much older than himself. It was 40 hours study and 40 hours of work a week. He passed with honors 13th in the class. Then he was sent to school on Treasure Island. Months of intense study and exciting events one of which was his wife having joined him out there and presenting him with a son. Gary Scott. Soon after this, Charles had been offered a teaching job on the west coast, but did­ n’t accept it. and it turned out that he was cho­ sen one of nine men to be sent to MIT at Boston, which was a very great honor, as one has to have a high I.Q. to qualify for that highly !«ch- Dellabelle Randall Charles F. Murphy. Murphy nical place. Charles Murphy was at last realizing his dreams of obtaining much knowledge in the engineering field, even though it was exacting its toll in great sacrifice in leaving home and loved ones behind to face a world conflict. This he was soon to meet head on. That was was different than Viet Nam - one couldn’t let friends or family know ones desti­ nation in any branch of service when sent out of the country, as al) mail was censored and if the information was written in a letter, it was cut out by the censor or blotted out. Soon Charles found himself in the Aleutians in that far off cold climate. 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They manned their battle sta­ tions on deck, to their amazement and horror, a See MURPHY, pg. 15 WsVAVAWAWAV von DOHOTHY HAWKINS and , �Page 10 - Thursday, October 30. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Middleville and Maple Valley putter into playoffs by Brett Bremer Spans Editor Middleville started the season playing, and beating, a host of new opponents. Comstock. Hastings. Holland Christian. The Trojans will be looking for the same result in Friday night's Division IV district contest between the Trojans and the Hamilton Hawkeyes, but the two teams don’t need any special introductions. The Trojans and Hawkeyes have met on the gridiron every year for the past 40 years. History would say. the Trojans have the edge. Middleville has won 32 of the 40 ball games. The most recent history would point the other way however. In its last two season's in the O-K Blue Middleville lost to the Hawkeyes during the regular season by one point each timt. What docs that all mean at 7:00 p.m. on Friday night? Absolutely nothing. The Hawkeyes come in ranked number three in the latest Division IV poll. They arc 9-0 The) arc the O-K Blue Champions. Middleville isn’t on quite the high entering the game. TK fell in the O-K cross-ofer match with Grandville on Friday 20-17 and finished the season 6-3. The loss may have cost them a home playoff game. “We’re a little disappointed." said TK coach Tim Penfield. “We would have like the opportunity to host a game.’’ The winner will meet the winner of Friday’s contest between Paw Paw and Three Rivers. Middleville and Maple Valley arc both looking to tum things around after a tough loss to end the regular season. Maple Valley fell last Friday 42-6 at Portland. The 8-1 Quincy Orioles may be all that stands between the Lions and another shot at their rivals, the SMAA champions from Olivet, but that's looking a long way into the future through Maple Valley Blue colored glasses. The task at hand for the Lions is to forget Friday’s loss, and to get ready for the Division VI playoff game Saturday night at 7:30 in Quincy. The Orioles lost their se^ on opener 14-12 to Bronson, then swept through the final eight games of the season, going a perfect 7-0 in league pla’ on their way to a Big-Eight Conference title. The Lions and Orioles didn’t share a com­ mon opponent this season, but the Orioles one loss came to a Bronson team that went 4­ 5 this season while Valley lost only to playoff bound squads from Olivet and Portland. Speaking of the Eagles. Olivet is hosting Addison in the other half of the district. 1 Delton’s Aaron Downs (right) wraps up the legs of the Hackett quarterback for a sack in the first quarter of the Panthers' 13-12 win on Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The world's dentists would be on my side David T. over here likes to plant column ideas in my head. Many times he's been sur­ prised that 1 actually listen. This week I listened, but couldn’t bring myself to agree with ideas. His thought; how can football take over Halloween? Many teams around the state will be playing playoff games, while kiddies make the rounds trying to load up their plastic pumpkins with goodies of all kinds. His fear, what happens to all the poor kids who dress up and head out Halloween night in places like Wayland. Middleville, and Hamilton? Will they knock on their neighbors' doors looking for a hand-out and be left waiting while everyone else celebrates gridiron glories? I say. go early. That’s when the best candy is left anyway. Kids will get their treats no matter what. Hasn't Halloween changed dates in the past. I seem to remember people not liking it celebrated on Sunday either, and the treat day being changed. David T. thinks the football games could be played on Saturday. Maple Valley is play­ ing on Saturday at Quincy. I say. “High school football belongs on Fridays, at night." There have always been Saturday playoff games, but they never seem right. Just like college football games belong on Saturday afternoon, not Thursday, or even Tuesday night. That just stirred him up. “Football is more important than a holiday?" When you think about it. Halloween is one of the few holiday's that isn’t tied into sporting events. We’ve got New Year’s Bowl games. National Boring Association games on Christmas. The Lions on Turkey Day. Memorial Day gets racing. Bunting and ban­ ners come out at basebail stadiums on the 4th of July. Things get much more political than that. Remember the ‘Bowling Alone’ story he wrote about America losing the sense of community ? He thinks that Halloween is being ruined by all the Altema-wecn celebrations where groups get together to give kids a safe place to get free candy. Halloween is supposed to be about kids going out in their neigh­ borhood. When else do you see your neighbors? Is there any time other than Halloween where parents let their children roam the streets, and knock on neighbors doors? Isn't it ironic that Halloween is the only time when you don’t have to think of your neighbors as scary? 1 agree with the first part, about the special parties. No one ever checked my candy, and the most uangerous thing I ever a’e was a package of Smarties I still had hidden away in June. From what I hear, no one ever died because they ate an apple with a razor blade in it. Isn't Easter the dangerous holiday? Isn’t that when kids opened up a bunch of treats from tne 70’s. Almost as exciting as the candy, is the point when you're old enough to go out trick-or-treating on your own. I say. bah. to the second part. Is there anything that brings a community closer together than a football playoff game? Hundreds of people load up their cars, many of them car-pooling, or at least tak­ ing the same route, miles and miles away to watch the community’s youngsters play a game. They cram into often overfilled stadiums. They share hot chocolate, blankets, and cheers, jeers, and tears. It is the ultimate in community togetherness. Besides, all that sugar is bad for you... (he said as he sucked the last slurps of Mountain Dew from his cup.) Current Records Delton Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley Middleville 5-4 1-8 2-6 7-2 6-3 Here’s a round-up of last week’} local grid­ iron action. Greenville 20. Middleville 17 The Trojans jumped out to 14-0 lead al Greenville in the second quarter. Scott Brooks carried the ball in from 6 yards out. then Adam Loveless added a 4-yard TD run, but Greenville came storming back to lake a 20-17 victory. „ . The Yellow Jackets would tie the game up at 14 in the third'qiiArter. Darrin Tape broke the tie with a 35-yard field goal late in the third quarter. The biggest play of the game came after the Trojan defense had forced the Yellow Jackets into a punting situation, but instead Greenville took off on a fake and moved the ball deep into TK territory midway through the fourth quarter A 26-yard TD run came soon after and Greenville led for the first time. The Yellow Jackets had come out with what Penfield called a unique game plan. Greenville double-teamed Tape wherever he was on the field. It opened up some holes for the Trojans on the evening, with Tape split out wide, but on a fourth-and-one play late in the fourth it wasn’t quite enough to help the Trojans get the first down they needed and continue close enough for a field goal try. “It wasn’t meant to be," said Penfield. Loveless and the offensive line couldn’t quite get the push to keep the drive alive inside the Greenville 30. It was a tough end.to a good night by the Trojan ground game. Loveless led TK's attack with 143 yards on 23 carries. Scon Brooks rushed 17 times for 72 yards. In all. TK gained 303 yards on 53 carries. Andrew Reeder "had a fine night, leading the TK D with 7 tackles. Portland 42. Maple Valley 6 by Jon Gambee Maple Valley was on the road Friday, play­ ing their final regular season game before making their fifth consecutive appearance in the post-season state tournament. They were playing Portland, a team that the Lions had beaten nine straight times, but an opponent that Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt had said would be one of their toughest tests of the season. He was right. The Red Raiders completely dominated the visiting Lions, sending Mittelstaedt and his team into the tournament with a 42-6 drub­ bing. It was the worst defeat for Maple Valley since their 1998 loss to Olivet, a 44-0 shutout. “What can I say," Mittelstaedt lamented after the game. “They just outplayed us. Except for that fumble we recovered. I don’t think we slopped them all night. "They are a very good football team and we didn’t play very well tonight” Led by quarterback Andrew Brace, the Raiders moved the ball with little resistance throughout the warm fall evening. Brace was a perfect six for six passing, for 116 yards and two touchdowns, and he ran the ball seven times for 63 yards to account for 179 of the Raiders total 294 yards of offense in the game. Portland's Brandon Smith had 76 yards on 11 carries and scored one touchdown. Dustin Hoppes carried the ball only three times all night, but he scored on two of them, with runs of 13 and 7 yards and Jacob Steffes carried only one time, an 89 yard touchdown romp. Maple Valley’s only score came in the first quarter, on their first possession, when they moved the ball 69 yards in nine plays, capped off by a one yard quarterback sneak by Derek Ripley. Lance Harvey led Maple Valley’s rushing attack with 95 yards on 18 carries. In the first half. Portland had the ball only five times and they scored on four of those drives. They opened the game by going 62 yards in only four plays, the biggest a 44 yard pass from Brace to Tom Stomant. Hoppes ran in the first score of the game from 20 yards out with only 1:11 gone off the clock. Maple Valley came right back, however, on their only sustained drive of the night, capped by Ripley’s one yard sneak with 6:48 left in the first quarter and even though the two point conversion failed, at that point it looked to be a slugfest. Unfortunately, from that point on it was Portland doing all of the slugging. Maple Valley seemed to have something going as the first quarter ended and perhaps if they could have converted this dji\e into points it could have turned the tide of the game, but die Raiders stopped them at the 10 Senior Heath Kellogg led the Delton rushing attack Friday night at Hackett with 96 yards on 19 carries. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and then blocked a field goal attempt from 16 yards out on the very first play of the second period and only an inadvertent whistle kept Portland from scoring on the play. Unfortunately, that whistle only delayed the inevitable. Portland proceeded to move steadily down the field, going 86 yards in 11 plays scoring on a 24 yard pass from Brace to Stomant with 7:28 left in the half. But the Raiders were far from through. Maple Valley was forced to punt on their next series and Portland then began a six play, 53 yard drive that ended when Hoppes scam­ pered in from 22 yards out. Maple Valley lost the ball on a fumble at their own 40 on the next scries and Brace moved the Raiders to paydirt in only four plays, highlighting the drive with a 26 yard keeper and a 13 yard pass to Stomant. Hoppes ran in the touchdown from seven yards out with just eight seconds left in the half and put the Raiders up 28-6 going into > the break. In the third quarter. Map’* Valley’s first See FOOTBALL, next page Maple Valley’s great ground attack, led here by senior offensive lineman Nate Racine (left) and senior running back Josh Beardslee, has helped it to its fifth con­ secutive appearance in the state playoffs. The Lions will be at Quincy Saturday night, with kick off set for 7:30 p.m. (File photo by Perry Hardin) The Trojans didn't have much to celebrate Friday night when they fell at Greenville, but they’ll be looking to party again when they head to Hamilton Friday night for a Division IV playoff game. (File photo by Brett Bremer) ? * �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 30. 2003 - Page 11 Delton boys' team is Brooklyn bound Panttier Mark NeSmith (left) got the Delton sideline fired up by breaking tackles on this 11-yard fourth quarter ran. (Photo by Brett Bremer) FOOTBALL, continued from page 10 drive stalled on their own 42 and just six plays later Brandon Smith ran in from 20 yards out. Portland put the final touch on the night in the fourth quarter when Steffes broke away for his 89 yard sprint with 4:30 left to play and only the Running Clock saved Maple Valley from further embarrassment. Scott Parmalec kicked all six extra points for the Raiders. “When you have done this for this many years,’’ Mittelstaedt said, “there are going to be nights when you just can't put it together. This was one of those nights." Maple Valley finished the night with 188 yards rushing and 22 passing. Josh Cook led the Lions on defense with seven tackles, while Eric Turner and Harold Morgan added five each. Delton 13, Hackett Catholic Central 12 Hackett had a decided edge over the Panthers Friday night between the 20’s, but by the end of the night the final few yards in front of the end zone began to look like miles to the Fighting Irish. Hackett made it inside, or at least to the Delton 10-yard line five times. The first time came after Delton had taken a 6-0 lead on a 2-yard TD plunge by Heath Kellogg. The Fighting Irish moved the ball from their own 27 to the Delton six, where they had to settle for a field goal try after having a first-and-goal at the Delton 8. It ended with the Irish missing the first of two field goals in the game. Delton missed one of its own as well. “It was some great defense by the Panthers tonight.” said Delton coach Rob Heethuis, adding “when they had to.” The Panthers would go on to take a 13-0 lead with 6:54 left in the first half on a 29yard TD pass from Tyler Blacken to Zac Culbert. It was the second big connection between Culbert and Blacken on the drive. Culbert made one of many fine Panther receptions when he hauled in a 28-yard pass between tw o defenders at the Irish 29. Blacken competed seven of nine passes in the game for 147 yaids. Culbert caught four for 119 yards. Meanwhile, Hackett was beginning to give up on the pass as open Irish receivers had trouble holding onto the ball. They wen* to the* run to move 78 yards for a TD late in the half. The extra point kick was no good, but a Delton penalty gave the Irish another shot from one and a half yards out. Delton's defense came up big again, stop­ ping the Hackett running back just short of the goal line and preserving a 13-6 Jead. On the opening possession of the second half Hackett marched the ball down field once again, earning a first-and-goal at the Delton 9. Two rushes netted the Irish only four yards, a sack, and suddenly it was fourth-and-goal at the 19. A pass came up short, and Delton had survived again. This time it was Delton’s turn to come up short. Led by the offensive line, the hard running of Corrie Lana, Mark NeSmith, Kellogg, and another big completion between Blacken and Culbert the Panthers went from their own 5 down inside the Hackett 10 There the drive stalled, and ended on a missed field goal attempt. Hackett turned right around, and in six plays had scored a TD to make it 12-13. The Irish elected to go for the lead, and again Delton's D was up to the task of stifling a two-point try. With 5:57 left in the game, the Irish were again inside the Delton 20. looking up as a field goal try went wide. The Panthers were able to milk over five minutes off the clock before coming up short on a fourth down play deep in Irish territory. John Noto picked off the Irish's attempt to move down the field quickly, and all Delton had to do was kneel it out. “You talk about playing to the final bell holy mackerel," said Heethuis. The Panthers wouldn't quit, just like they haven't quit all season long. Noto's interception capped a great evening for the Delton D. Noto also finished the night with 10 tackles, one of four Delton defenders with double digit stops. Senior linebacker Dustin Morgan broke the school’s single season tackle record with 20 in the game, giving him 164 on the season. Todd Champion had 12 tackles, and Rodney Dye finished with 10. Hackett rushed the ball for 310 yards to Delton's 183. and outgained the Panthers overall 372 to 330. Kellogg led Delton rushers with 96 yards on 19 carries. Cedar Springs 56, Hastings 3 The Saxotr cut into Cedar Springs 7-0 early lead with a 40-yard field goal by Brandon Johnson, but the Red Hawks took over and scored the game's final seven touch­ downs to win 56-3. Hastings' offense was able to gain only 18 yards rushing against the stingy Red Hawk defense, and managed just 65 total yards on the night. Heath VanBelkum carried the ball twice, for 19 yards for Hastings. Ryan Ferguson caught four passes for 34 yards. While the Saxon ground attack was stalled. C&ar Springs moved the ball like a convby. The Red Hawks racked up 484 yards on the ground, led by Jake Sias who carried the ball six times for 117 yards and three touch­ downs. Cedar Springs had eleven different runners carry the ball for positive yardage, seven of them with at least 30 yards on the ground. The tough loss in the O-K cross-over match leaves the Saxons with a 1-8 record overall, and a 1-17 record the last two sea­ sons. Ionia 35. Lakewood 0 Ionia needed it more ’.han Lakewood. The Bulldogs came to Unity Field Friday night with five wins, looking to wrap up a spot in the MHSAA football playoffs. The Vikings were just hoping to play spoiler. All the spoiling done Friday night was done by Ionia, however, which topped the Vikings 35-0. Things started slowly, but Ionia exploded for 21 points in the second quarter to take command. Ionia then added one TD in each of the final two quarters to seal the win. Lakewood’s offensive woes continued. The Vikings rushed for just 79 yards, and passed for 84. while the Bulldogs racked up 231 yards on the ground. The Bulldogs’ third score of the first half came on a 40-yard inter­ ception return. Travis Willard led the Lakewood offense, by pulling in three passes for 69 yards. Kyle Rowland was the team’s top rusher with 29 yards. Viking senior linebacker Marc Miller closed out his career by leading his team with II tackles. Delton’s girls’ team made the trip the last two seasons. This time its the boys’ turn. The Panther varsity boys’ cross country team will be taking its first trip ever to Michigan International Speedway for the Division III State Meet after finishing third in the regional race Saturday at Bangor. The top three teams in each regional, and the top 15 individual runners advanced to this Saturday’s state meet. Delton senior Evan Williams finished 14th overall in 17:29.8, and his teammates were close enough to his heels to make sure the entire team would be making the trip with him. This season the boys’ team won its third KVA Championship, and first since 1997. "From the very start, the team has been completely focused on winning the KVA Championship," said coach Dale Grimes. “As the season progressed, it became appar­ ent that we could possibly be in contention for qualifying for the state final. This inten­ sified the training effort, attitude, and confi­ dence of the athletes, and resulted in an upcoming trip to the state finals.” , It all started with the Wayland Invitational August 23, where the Panther boys’ took what they felt to be a weak fourth place showing. Continuously through the season they progressed as a teaic into something that would turn out into a KVA Championship team. After the guys got the championship they looked at each other and said. “Lets go for regionals.' Three Oaks-River Valley won the region­ al with a team score of 84. ahead of Constantine with 103, and Delton with 131. The Panthers coming in just seven points ahead of the hosts from Bangor. At the regional, the Delton team was lead by the younger siblings of two former DK runners, Williams and freshman Dan Roberts who finished 27th in 18:17.7. Both watched their older brothers Kyle Williams and Billy Roberts unsuccessfully attempt to win a KVA Championships and qualify for state as a team. Kyle Williams, an All-State runner in 2001 is now running cross and track and field at Hope College in Holland, MI. Billy Roberts is currently serving our country in the Navy stationed in Mayport, FL. “One of the great things about this team has been the performance of the middle pack of runners.” said Grimes. Juniors Andrew Ouding, Rex Fetterley. Tom Sigler, and Roberts have finished races a different order nearly each time they step up to the starting line. Senior captains Williams and Jon Enckson have set the example for the team­ mates all season. Williams, has consistently been the Panthers’ number one runner. Andrew Ouding’s performance at the KVA Championship at Gilmore Car Museum was all the difference in the meet. Ouding finished fifth right behind Williams (4lh) and had his best performance of the season, so far. “In general, all members of this team have stepped up and performed in such a way as to achieve the goals they set for them­ selves,” said Grimes. “I expect to see the best times out of these guys, and hopefully a top 15 finish at state.” Fetidly was the third Panther across the line at Bangor, finishing 29th overall in 18:20.8. Behind him were Sigler in 32nd at 18:30.4, and Ouding 34th in 18:41.7. “On the girl’s side, it is disappointing to not be returning to the state finals after two consecutive years there,” said Grimes. “However, next season looks promising in that the entire team will be reluming." Junior Kristen Wilfinger and sophomore Marissa Ingle will be returning once more this season, they earned the right to race at Brooklyn Saturday as well. Ingle has been the number one runner for the team for most of the season. Wilfinger had an incredible performance at the region­ al on Saturday to shoot past her teammate and place sixth overall in 21:25.7. Ingle also ran well Saturday, finishing eighth in 21:36.5. This will be the second time running at state for both of these girls. Whitney Knollenberg, who is a junior captain along with Wilfinger, just missed qualifying by placing 18th in 22:02. The other Delton scorers in the girls’ race were Chelsea Stephens in 34th at 23:10.2, and Nikki Bechtel in 43rd at 23:31.7. The Panther girls’ were fifth overall with 101 points. KVA foes Kalamazoo Christian and Kalamazoo Hackett will both be at Brooklyn. The Comets won the girls’ race with 59 points, just ahead of Hackett's 68. 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Lunch Counter • Bake Sale • Barrier Free tfWk Free Parking • Free Admission Delton sophomore Marissa Ingle (left) and junior captain Kristin Wilfinger show off their regional medals, after qualifying for Saturday's Division III State Meet in Brooklyn. (Photo supplied) with 70 points. Edwardsburg finished fourth was an 80. e KVA champion Leah Reames won the race in 19:33.9, finishing more than a minute ahead of her nearest competitor. Kevin Christensen of Penfield took the boys’ championship in 16:52.3. The MIS entrance opens at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. The Division Hl boys race is scheduled to be run at 10:30, with the D-III girls running at 11:30. Delton’s Dale Grimes and Brandon Lester contributed to this article. > Barry. Branch. Cm Onton. Eaton. Ingham. Katemazoo. Lwtogtoon. Mtwoa. Bring your Barry County Homemakers ■b Delton’s varsity boys’ cross country team lets everybody know that they’re number three after earning a trip to the Division III Slate Finals this weekend by finishing third in Saturday's regional race at Bangor. (Photo supplied) • Hastings City Councilman for eight years • Airport Board Chairman • Master of Public Administration - Local Government • Bachelor of Science - Business Administration • Level 1 & 2 of Elected Official’s Academy • Retired Military Officer 22-year career • Graduate of Leadership Barry County • Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter • Boy Scout & Cub Scout Commissioner • Eagle Scout ;3 2Se«2i (269)948-4307 • www.barrywood.org Committee ID No. 13246 Paid for by the Committee to Elect Burn Wood 811 N Kelly St . Hasting*. Ml 49058 �P«o» <2 - TNraday. OOOtxr X. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Only two individuals emerge from D-ll Regional by David T. Young Editor Junior Corey Thelen is a Division II regional champion, but he'll be the only representative from Lakewood this Saturday at the state cross-country meet at the Michigan International Speedway­ in Brooklyn. Thelen crossed the finish line at Yankee Springs State Park first in 16.03. about five seconds faster than runner-up Joel DeHaan of Grand Rapids Christian. The top three teams and top 15 individ­ ual runners in both the boys’ and girls' races claimed the right to go to Brooklyn. Having the regionals in your own back yard should be an advantage, but don't try that notion on Middleville girls' cross­ county coach Tammy Benjamin. After winning the state Division II championship three years in a row. David Peterson Benjamin’s Trojan girls Saturday morn­ ing failed to qualify for the state meet for the second straight year. And both times they were running a familiar course at Yankee Springs State Park. Middleville settled for fifth place in arguably the toughest regional meet in the state. East Grand Rapids, led by junior ace Laura Malnor. topped the 16-team field with 39 points. Grand Rapids Christian, which defined running in a pack by sweeping fifth through eighth places, was runner-up with 44 and Grand Rapids South Christian took third with 110. Grand Rapids Catholic Central squeezed in ahead of Middleville in fourth with 121 points, seven better than the Trojans. I: certainly could be pointed out that plenty of teams and runners would have qualified for state if they had been run­ ning in a different regional meet. However, the same South Christian team that earned the third and final slot for a trip to Brooklyn is the same outfit that was runner-up to the Trojans in the O-K Gold Conference meet earlier this month. Adding to the heartbreak of the day was that only one Middleville runner, freshman Rebecca Winchester, qualified as an individual for state competition Nov. 1. Winchester finished 12th in 19:39.4. However, junior Kaleigh Page, running her personal best time ever in 19:46.3. just missed 15th place by less than a sec­ ond. The field was so fast that completing the course in under 20 minutes only guar­ anteed a young lady the satisfaction of reaching that milestone. The field was so fast that perennial qualifiers Tricia Miedema of Caledonia and Jessica Stortz of Middleville this year will not be run­ ning at Michigan International Speedway for the first time in their high school careers. Miedema ran her last race for the Fighting Scots in 20:23.5, finishing in 24th place. Stortz’s last race for Middleville was in 21:23.7. which put her Rebecca Winchester in 38th place. The other two Middleville places were taken by Natalie Hoag. 29th in 20:48.6, and Chaney Robinson, 33rd in 20:52.9. Malnor won the race by finishing in a blistering 18:17.8. Wayland freshman Jessica Armstrong, the O-K Gold Conference individual champion, was second in 18:45.4. followed by another freshman. Nikki Brown of East Grand Rapids, in 18:55. A total of 101 runners were entered in the girls' regional, but only 93 actually competed. The Lakewood girls were seventh with 191 points. The top Lakewood girls' runner was freshman Dan Nichols, who was a more than respectable 22nd with a time of 20:19. She was followed by freshman Sadie Cart, 32nd in 20:49; junior Ashley Barcroft. 34th in 21 dK); junior Liz Stuart. 52nd in 22:22 and senior Alissa Goble, 55* in 22:30. Hastings' girls did nut earn a team score, wi* only three runners turning in times. Erin Hemerling was the first Sazon across the finish line, at 47* place in 22:07; Mandi Becktel was 83rd in 25:12; Dani Hodges was 85* in 25:38. There was a nine-year stretch, between 1993 and 2001. when the Caledonia and Middleville girls' teams combined won seven state titles, so they had become accustomed to appearances in Brooklyn. But *e 2003 season now for the two schools is over for everybody except Winchester, the Trojan freshman. Thelen, who was runner-up in *e regional meet last season, will be making his third consecutive appearance at the state meet Saturday. He'll be shooting for at least a top 10 finish. Last season as a sophomore, he took 12* and earned all­ state accolades while breaking the 16­ minute barrier for the first time The Viking boys finished seven* wi* a team score of 173. Grand Rapids Christian was Division 11 regional cham­ pion wi* 40 points, East Grand Rapids was runner-up wi* 69 and Ca*olic Central was *ird wi* 99. Sou* Christian was four* wi* 122, Wayland fifth wi* 128 and Holland Christian six* wi* 160. Middleville's boys’ team was 14* among the 16 teams wi* 365 points. Middleville was led by Chris Harkness, 40* in 17:50; Alex Robinson. 61st in 18:20; Titno*y Wilson, 85* in 19:36; Michael Krouse, 88* in 19:45; and Lars Gustafson, 91st in 19:54. Hastings' boys' team checked in at 16* place wi* 434 points. David Peterson led the Saxons in 6* place overall in 18:27; Klye Quada, 84* in 19:34; AJ. Singleterry, 90* in 19:50; Rusty Burgdorf 94* in 20:06; and Jared Ford, 102nd, in 21:35. The boys' field had 112 runners entered, but only 106 actually competed. Kaleigh Page Lion ladies ninth at regional The Maple Valley varsity cross country team s season ended Saturday at the Division III Regionals in Stockbridge. The Lion ladies finished in ninth place overall. Dhanielle Tobias was the team's top finisher, crossing the line in 31st place at 21:43.3. Valley finished with a team total of 240 points. Hillsdale won the event with 29, More people choose auto insurance through AAA because a friend recommended it. That’s right. With auto insurance through AAA, you get service that’s so satisfying it’ll followed by Jackson Lumen Christi with 57. and Hanover-Horton with 62. Behind Tobias for the Lions were Muriel Wieland in 33rd at 21:44. Jessica McMillen 43rd at 22:29.1. Lisa Hamilton 71st at 24:56, and Salena Ward 78th at 25:34. The loney Lion. Dustin Jones, finished 62nd in the boy’s race with a time of 18:41. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 24-8; Kenny Lee Builders 20-12; 3 Blind Mice 18-14; Tzers 17-15; Bob's Grill 16-16; Tuesday Gals 16-16; Seebers Auto Body 15.5­ 163; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 15-17; CB’s 13.5- 183; Finkler’s Contract Sewing 13­ 19; Trouble 13-19; Gutter Gals 11-21. High Game and Series - B. Hayes 177; S. VandenBurg 236-622; C. Mack 180; P. Ramey 173; V. Green 157; L. Trumble 154; J. Conger 168; J. Allen 169; T. Waler 152; C. Thayer 177; T. Redman 206; M. Slater 178; C. Harrington 155; J. Phillips 185; J. Wyant 189; K. Carpenter 179; L. Potter 196­ 514; D. Seeber 172; D. James 189; L. Davis 167; R. Miller 178; J. Clemenr 202-507. Election November 4th 2003 he no surprise that most of our insurance customers come to AAA because someone they know recommended us. Plus, you can choose the coverage that’s right for you and your budget with the help of your local .AAA agent — a friendly face in your neighborhood that can take care of all your insurance needs. But with AAA you don’t just get excellent customer service, you also get mulriproduct discounts and supenor claim service. That means when you call AAA with a claim, you talk to a real person, no matter what time of day or night it is. For yxn FREE, no-obligation insurance quote, ger m touch with your local AAA agent. Curt Cybulski 1a Ward Council To Serve the Citizens and Community of Hastings Hastings 226 Church St. (269) 945-6388 Insurance Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 27.5-8 5; TVCCU 24-12; Woodmansee Sawmill 173-183; Hastings City Bank 15-21; Woodland Sales 14.5-21.5; Yankee Zephyr 9.5-26.5 Men’s High Games & Series - L. Miller 619; M. Christiansen 191-474; S. Hause 201-527; G. Snyder 227-534; G. Hause 219-605; M. Weyerman 160-397; D. Morgan 202; L. Porter 234-581; G. Heard 224; M. Yost 198. Women’s High Games & Series - C. O'Keefe 201-505; V. Scobey 155; B. Norris 142; A. Ashcroft 160-413; D. Neymeiyer 205-491. Remember, your vote counts! Thursday Angels Hastings Bowl 23-13; Cedar Creek Groc. 22.5-13.5; Pet World 22-Is Fall Creek 20-16; Ponderosa k 18; Shamrock Tavern 18-18; Varney's Const 17.5-18.5; A.I.S. Engine 17.5-183; Five G's 133-223; Coleman's Ids. 8-28. High Games and Series - B. Hea* 175; C. Keeler 177; C. Curtis 133; M. Miller 132; N. Kloosterman 154; C. Guernsey 171; S. Snider 167; C. Hayward 187; S. Smith 143; L. Apsey 170; L. Irwin 185; B. Cuddahee 199-530; L. Pierson 152; K. Lancaster 132; C. Cooper 204; J. Madden 198-512; K. Becker 193-515; T. Pennington 224-622; G. Potter 164; L. Miller 170; K. Caldwell 142; C. Hurless 172; D. McCollum 192; T. Soya 178; T. Cross 175; C. McGinn 158. o i3M»-p»a torbyiTwConwiai,» &a Cun CMMWa. «te E.Frre» St. lUWngr Musosa See BOWLING, pg. 14 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30, 2003 — Page 13 Gold honors for Hastings’ best netters Hastings" Margo Cooklin and Amy Ingle have been selected on the 2003 OK Gold All Conference girls’ tennis team. Cooklin played number one singles for Hastings all season, and had an overall record of 15 wins and 10 losses. In the conference. Cooklin recorded 6 wins 'and only one loss. She was runner-up at the Gold Conference Tournament at first singles. This is Cooklin’s second year on the all con­ ference team as well as being named the MVP of the Saxon varsity girls’ tennis team. As a freshmen, Ingle had a immediate impact in conference play by going 7 and 0 in dual matches during the regular season. Her only loss in conference play came in the finals of the conference tournament to the second singles player from Holland Christian’s league championship team. Ingle’s overall record this season ended at 18 wins and 7 losses. Delton lady eagers make Parchment play inside arc Hastings freshman Amy Ingle earned all-conference honors after finishing the year with just one loss in league play. (Photo supplied) Margo Cooklin ended her senior sea­ son by being named an all-conference player for the second time, and winning her second straight team MVP award. (Photo supplied) Parchment wanted to chuck it from the cheap seats, but the Panthers wouldn't let them. Parchment had made seven three point­ ers in their previous game, but Delton’s varsity girls' basketball team was able to get in the way of Parchment's outside attack and take a 49-40 victory at Parchment. The hosts were only able to knock down four three's in the contest. Meanwhile, on the other end of the floor Parchment played a box and one on Delton senior guard Kortni Matteson. Matteson still managed to Finish the night with 15 points and four assists. The Box-and-one also opened up oppor­ tunities for the rest of Delton's line-up. Sophomore Alex Culbert Finished the evening with 15 points and nine rebounds. Alex Alaniz gave a great defensive effort on Parchment's point guard, and added six points on offense. By limiting themselves to only 12 turnovers in the game. Delton's Panthers were able to jump out to a six point lead in the first quarter and hang on for the win. The win improved the Panthers to 11-6 on the year, and 4-5 in the KVA. Last Thursday, the Panthers suffered loss number six at Kalamazoo Hackett, 50- 47 in double overtime. Delton had a six point lead with 1:24 left in the fourth quarter, when Hackett exploded for a pair of three's land a pair of free throws to tie things up. Alter each team scored four points in the first OT period. Hackett came out and outscored Delton in the second, 9-6. "We couldn't generate any offense in the OT's," said Delton coach Rick Williams. Matteson led Delton with 22 points. The Panthers had 42 rebounds in the game, led by Culbert with 12, Matteson with 11, and Shanna Tamminga with 10. Delton is off until next Thursday when the Pinthers host Galesburg-Augusta. Saxon Sports Shorts JV Football On Thursday the Hastings’ JV football team ended its season on a high note by beat­ ing Cedar Springs 25-6. The whole team played with tremendous effort on both sides of the football. Matt Donnini. Chase Todd, and Chris Timmermann all scored touchdowns, while Ashtin King led the Saxon rushing attack. The team ended the sesaon with a 3-6 record. Saxon eagers score only two points in first quarter,, twice Kelsey Howell (left) rejects a shot by the Trojans’ Chanda Brice in Thursday’s contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) YMCA News On Thursday. November the YMCA will be having a manager meeting for the organi­ zation of the 2003-2004 adult city basketball season. The meeting will be held at the YMCA office, 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings at 7:00 p.m.. Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this year’s season should send a representative. League organization, rule changes, fees, and league starting times will be covered. If you want input on how the teams will be organized into different leagues, then atten­ dance is necessary. If you do not attend, oth­ ers will make decisions for you. There is a limit on the number of teams that can participate so attendance at the meet­ ing is important. Final deadline for teams reg­ istering is November 20. Teams will be regis­ tered on a first come first served basis. The league is slated to begin the week of December 1. For more information, please call the YMCA: 945-4574. Slow starts plagued the Saxon varsity girls’ basketball team in its last two. Tuesday ih* Saxons were outscored 26-2 in the opening quarter, on their way to a 53­ 23 loss against Wyoming Park. Middleville did the same thing to the Saxons last Thursday. The Trojans scored 19 points of their own in the opening quarter, and cruised to a 63­ 42 win over the host Saxons. Trojan coach Marcy Uyl was hoping the win would be a confidence booster for her team. “Obviously, Hastings is down," said Trojan coach Marcy Uyl, "but it was good for our kids to come out strong." The Trojans were helped by improved shot selection, which helped them to a 55­ percent shooting night. Jessica Flasks led Middleville with 18 points, and had seven rebounds. Brandi Campbell poured in 17 points. Amber Peck led the Saxons with 13 points. Middleville took the momentum to knock off Wayland in overtime Tuesday 62-61. With four games left in the regular sea­ son, the Saxons are preparing for contests at Holland Christian tonight, and at Caledonia next Tuesday. The Saxons will end confer­ ence play at home with contests against South Christian and Byron Center. onanrian rtwwr racesnw Dan upuumt for Delton in the Panthers' 50-47 loss at Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central on Thursday evening. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Delton's Shanna Tamminga looks to power up a shot in last Thursday’s con­ test at Hackett. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Delton Kellogg High School is looking for coaches for the following positions: Girls JV Volleyball Coach and Girls Freshman Volleyball Coach for this 03-04 winter season If interested, contact Mike Garvey, Athletic Director Delton Kellogg Schools 269-623-9285 Or mgarvey@kresanet.org By November 7, 2003 The Saxons’ Brooklyn Pierce (left) rises for a shot above Middleville's Chanda Brice. (Photo by Perry Hardin) INTRODUCING... SMALL BUSINCSS CHECKING ...JUST FOR VOUI O First 50 debits* first 50 credits** < First 50 Foreign items*** deposited < RII For one low monthly Fee oF $9.95 Stop at any branch For more details! Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1HH6 Keats, rsW^Hfln mi W immm urns* 9 • TlwUn,tcte«rMlbwAN<ote,ltaMa<r) HASTINGS (West M-43) �Page 14 - Thursday, October 30. 2003 - The Hastings Banner I S VOTE BARRY WOOD MAYOR Leadership, Experience, Education % “Serving eight years as a Hastings City Councilman has been challenging and enjoy­ s able. With the experience and education I have gained, I have a strong desire to be of further service to the citizens of Hastings. It will be your vote that will place the best ’ qualified candidate in the mayor’s office for the next four years.” (269) 948-4307 www.banywood.org CommroectDNo 13246. Rud for by The Cocmmce to Eha Barry Wood. Ill N. KePy Sc. Hnrnags. MI 49058 in your lo The Hasti Three Saxons honored in O-K Gold TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The 2003 O-K Gold All Conference football team was announced this week, and three Hastings’ Saxons made the cut. Dan Blair (right #60) was chosen as an all league linebacker. Drew Bowman (left) earned honors as a defensive back. The Saxons’ other individuil honor went to offensive tackle Mark Ferrall who was an honorable mention selection. All three players are seniors. (Ala photos by Brett Bremer) MILL LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements to Mill Lake consisting of the application of herbicide treatments for the eradication or control of aquatic weeds and plants, from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area in the prop.-ysed special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant so Act 188 of foe Public Acts of M ichigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of raid Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which anbeoefittad by foe improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district MILL LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. I The lots included within the proposed special assessment district are depicted on the map appearing below foe lots and parcel numbers. Lou and Parcels Numbered: 094X04)34-00 094X0038-00 094X04X04)0 09-040042-00 *09-0400444)0 094)4004600 09-0404X9-00 094)40049-00 094)400504X5 094)4005100 094X04)524)0 094X00534)0 094X005400 094X00554)0 094X005600 094X005700 994X005900 094X006000 094X006100 094X006200 094X006300 094X006700 09-04006900 09-021-001-00 094521-002-00 09-021 -001-00 094)21 -'054)0 09412100600 09-0214)07-00 09-0214)17-00 09-0214)264)0 094)214)274)0 09-021 -029-00 09-0214)29-00 094X0-0034)0 09-040-005-00 09-0404)074)0 09-040009-00 09-0404)11-00 094X00124)0 094X001500 094X00224» 09-040-027-00 09-040029-00 094X04)29-00 09040033-00 094X00704)0 094X007100 094X007200 094X0073-00 094)404)754)0 094X007600 094X00784)0 09-04008000 094X008100 0904008200 094X00834)0 090854K1-00 09-X54XQO0 094)854)034)0 09-0850054)0 0908500600 09-085-00700 09-I254XX4J0 09-125005-00 09-1254)0600 09-1254)074)0 09-1254)084)0 09-125-009-0, 09-1254)1000 09-1254)11-00 09-12501200 W -1254)14-00 09-1250154)0 09-125-01600 09-12501700 09-1254)1800 09-125-019-00 09-1254)20-00 09-1254)214)0 09-1254)224)0 09-1254)234)0 09-12502500 09-1254)264)0 09-185-001-10 , 09-1850024)0 09-185-002-10 09-18500300 09-1854)054)0 09-18500600 09-18500700 09-1854)084)0 BOWLING, continued from page 12 Bowlerettes Kent Oil & Propane 22-6; NBT 20-8; Viking 16-12; Carlton Center Bulldozing 13-15; Hecker Agency 13-15; Dean's DoUs 13-15; Railroad Street Mill 13-15. Good Gaines and Series ■ J. Hamilton 177-482; T. Thornton 183-446; J. Landells 120-315; B. Blakely 179-475; L. Elliston 184-532; N. Goggins 167­ 426; K. Eberly 189-193; D. Snyder t SO524; P. Britten 156; S. Drake 168;S . VanDenburg 192; N, Bechtel 155-426. Senior Citizens Ward’s Friends 22-10; Number 1 Senior 20.5-113; Jesiek 20-12; Wieland's 193-123; 4 B’s 19-13; Pin Pals 18-14; Kuempel 17-15; Butterfingers 14.5-17.5; King Pins 14-18,Nash's Harem 14-18; Early Risers 14-18; M-M's 14-18; Sun Risers 12.5-19.5; Friends 5-27. Women’s High Gaines & Series - C. Bonnema 163-459; R. Murphy 171-467; P. Freeman 152; D. Bums 145-377; D. Keller 146; C. Hills 167-415; J. Snyder 136-346; A. Lethcoe 170-488; M. Wieland 161-170; S. Merrill 184-508; N. Bechtel 170-459; G. Denny 148; J. Kasinsky 146-404; J. R. Kasinsky 165; G. Scobey 167-426; J. Gasper 238-594. Men's High Gaines & Series - C. Atkinson 153-435; D. Edwards 191-553; D. Kiersey 181; R. Hart 194-502; K. Schantz 188-516; G. Forbey 190-475; D. Murphy 170-455; R. Nash 155; R. Robbins 204-592; W. Birman 179-493; C Jesiek 169-452; M. Schondeimayer 171; W. Brodock 167-462. Sunday Night Mixed Hit-N-Miss 25; Barlow Florist 21; Funky Bowlers 20; 4 Horsemen 20; Sunday Snoozers 19; Red Dog 17; Thee Froggers 17; Whatever 16; Croc Hunters 16; Russ-N-Us 13; Thunder Alley 13; Gutter Dusters 13; Sandbaggers 9. Women's High Games & Series - G. Otis 176-499; M. Snyder 179-483; B. Vugteveen 169-438; D. Krallman 164­ 428; K. Wendorf 135-362; H. Gleason 126-322; M. Kirchen 179; E. Hammontree 169; C. Etts 121. Men's High Games & Series - B. Rentz 224-615; R. Guild 232-612; B. Allen 224-588; B. Falconer 206-566; R. Snyder 195-550; J. Cantwell 182-517; B. Dravton 174-450; C. Sanborn 237; J. Smith 212; B. Hubbell 209; M. Eaton 203; S. Krallman 191; S. Lambert 190; M. Kidder 183; D. Lambert 174; J. Shoebridge 158; J. Brehm 150. Wednesday PM Seebers 23; Hair Care Center 21; Eye and Em 19; Mace Pharmacy 19; RR St Mill 17; Bowling Bags 16; Ginbach’s 13. Women’s High Games & Scries - S. Merrill 192-544; L. Yoder 191-511; E Ulrich 186-494; G. Otis 189-494; B. Hathaway 170-472; R. Murphy 169-459; d. Bums 172-417; R. Pitts 144-400; J. Pettengill 141-387; B. Norris 137-349; D. Seeber 188; T. Christopher 178; B. Smith 1690; J. Gardner 139. 1997 Bodge Ram MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 4x4 Large box with high cap. Well maintained. $6,000. Callfmlo @269-945-9554. Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Boundary of Proposed Min Lake Weed Control Special Assessment District TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing on November 12.2003. at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway, Battle Creek. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating lo said Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days Pennock 269-948-3136 . Pro<re»rire 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improve-Tenls are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING Periodic redeterminations of the cost of the Improvements may be necessary, without a change tn the Special Assessment District, and in that event, such redeterminations may be made by the Township Board without further notice to record owners or parties in interest in the lands tn the Special Assessment District, in accordance with the provisions of said Act 1S8. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated October 8.2003. June Doster. Clerk Township of Johnstown What matters... .i a 284,763 lbs. of food were delivered to our residents through the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. -That's what mattersW Barry County United Way �The Hastings tanner - Thursday. October 30. 2003 - Paq- MURPHY, continued from page 9 plane overhead was dropping bombs, with their ship as the target. The bombs were coming close, but after two misses the plane was leav­ ing. It came back again and the bombs came close enough this time to splash water on the deck. It is humanly impossible not to shake when the reaction sets in after such tense moments, and they were “shook up *. There was to be more chills and thrills to come and disappoint­ ment, too. Once excitement was running high, as all over the ship the news spread they were going back to the States. How wonderful that could be! One couldn't help but build up hopes. Well, the day came and they really were going to the States - but without Charles Murphy He alone was to be transferred to another ship - not homeward bound, but to repair the electrical unit. Does one know what it means to be tom between love and duty? He was not to see home folks nor his own little son for two w hole years. Sometimes mail didn’t reach the ship for three weeks, which was a hardship ?nd strain. He was soon to leave the North Pacific and see duty on his way to the South Pacific. There was always the danger of submarines and mines. Many submarines were lying in wail to send a ship load of our boys to the bottom. One day Charles and a group of other offices were on deck and they saw a torpedo streaking through the water. Knowing how far it was below the surface and knowing the depth of water the ship drew, it would have to be a direct hit at mid ship. These terrifying facts went through their minds in a split second and I’m sure they prayed and He heard, and you know about “guided miracles.'' That was guided by an unseen hand and as they turned to look, there it was on the other side of the ship cutting through the water having gone under the ship. Isn't it appealing to one’s imagination to believe that an all-wise Providence was so inter­ ested in the future of some one on shipboard that He saw fit to save the ship. Eddie Rickcnbacker would think so. There was the time the destroyer dial Charles Murphy was on as they lay off shore in the Leyte Luzon Invasion, drawing fire while troops landed and a Jap dive-bombed their ship. Tense moments, but again lives were spared. Then too. one time as Charles was transferred from one ship to another, the one he left was attacked the next day and 12 men killed. These daik days were soon in the past and wives and mothers were rejoicing to have their loved ones home again. Charles’ rank was still chief petty officer in radar. He had qualified for lieutenant, but the was was over and he was anxious lo be home so he chose not to wait for the rating, which with red tape would have taken three months longer. His ambition in electronics was still the driv­ ing force within him and he was soon to achieve great success in that field. It is a Horatio Alger Story of literally rags to riches. Again, we have to be reminded that the Good Book says, “it is God that giveth thee the power to get wealth" J.C. Penny recognized this loo. Nothing much has been said of his home life. After reluming from the service a baby girl, Suzanne, came along to make life more inter­ esting for Mother and Dad. Wealth or fame has never spoiled this nice family. They have never forgotten their humble beginnings and have helped many people less fortunate than themselves. One lime in the early days of the factory Michigan Magnetics, of which Charles was president, he took a group of his engineers to Florida on a deep sea fishing trip. His thrill in seeing their excitement and fun in an unantici­ pated event in their lives. He took pictures of them hauling in their catches. There were other incidents which gives one an insight into Charles Murphy's quiet and unassuming personality. One time when he was LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default nas occurred in a mortgage made on June 11. 2003 by the Joy Sherwood Family Limited Partnership, Joy C. Sherwood and Bryce Sberwocd. Mortgagors. to Alan Moody and Amy Moody, as Mortgagees The Mortgage was record ed on June 12. 2003 in the Office of the Register o! Deeds tor Barry County, Michigan, at Document Number 1106394. The jntire unpaid amount of such Mortgage is immediately due and payable At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Million Five Hundred Twenty-seven Thousand One Hundred Seventeen and. 95/100 Dollars the Mortgage, and the power ot sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such deff-utt. On Thursday. November 13. 2003. at 1-00 p.m., at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County. Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys fees allowed by law. the property described in the Mortgage as toftows The Township of Thomapple. County of Barry and State ot Michigan to wft Part of the Northwest 1 '4 of Section 7. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing al the West 1/4 comer of said Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 2T 03* East 330 00 feet atong the East and West 1/4 hne of said Section 7 to the Place of Beginning of this description; thence North 26 degrees 32* 14* East 581.64 feet, thence Southerly 105 32 feet on a 317.16 foot radius curve to the left the lot.n chord which bears South 38 degrees 13' 19" East 104.85 feet: thence Southeasterly 266 09 feet on 293 19 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears South 73 degrees 44'1 (T East 257.06 feet; thence North 80 degrees 15' 50* East 284.67 feet; thence Northeasterly 116.71 feet on a 256 29 toot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears North 67 degrees 13' 08" East 115.70 feet; thence South 34 degrees 56' 12" East 332.92 feet, thence North 89 degrees 27' 03” East 545 feet more or less to the waters edge of Duncan Lake; thence Southerly 184 feet more or le-s along said waters edge of Duncan Lake to said East and West 1/4 line of Sectton 7; thence South 89 degrees 27 03* West 1633 feet more or less along said East and West 1/4 line of Section 7 to the Place of Beginning. ALSO a 66 foot wide easement for ingress­ egress and public and pnvale utilities and the cen­ terline described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence North 00 degrees 15' 50* East 939.73 feet along the West hne of said Section 7 to the place ot Beginning of this easement; thence South 89 degrees 44' 10* East 225 00 feet; thence Southeasterly 191 81 feet on a 274 75 toot radius curve to the right the tong chord which bears South 69 degrees 44 10" East 187.94 feet; thence South 49 degrees 44' 10" East 50 00 feet; thence Southerly 193.00 feet on a 298 87 foot radius curve to the nght the long chord which bears South 31 degrees 14' 10* East 189 66 feet; thence South 12 degrees 44'10* East 75.00 feet; thence Southerly 193.74 feet on a 317.16 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears South 30 degrees 14 10' East 190.74 feet; thence Southeasterly 266.09 feet on a 293.19 toot radius curve to the left the long chord which boars South 73 degrees 44 io” East 257.06 feet, thence North 80 degrees 15' 50’ East 284 67 feet; thence Northeaster’y 232.60 feet on a 256 29 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears North 54 degrees 15' 50* East 224.70 feet; thence North 26 degrees 15' 50* East 191.25 feet; thence Northerly 196.00 feet on a 401.08 toot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears North 42 degrees 15’ 50* East 194 06 feet, thence North 56 degrees 15' 50* East 75 00 feet; thence Northeasterly 194.77 feet on a 348 74 loot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears North 72 degrees 15' 50* East 192 25 feet; thence Northeasterly 94.34 feet on a 291.30 tool radius curve to the ieft the long chord which bears North 78 degrees 59’ 10“ East 93 93 feet to the reference Point A; thence South 05 degrees 19' 30" West 336.12 feet to reference Point B. thence Continuing South 05 degrees 19’ 30* West 40 00 feet to a point which is the center of a 60 foot radius and the end of this easement ALSO Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 10 West described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 27 03* East. 1481.07 feet along the East and West 1/4 lire of said Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 32 57 West, 175 00 (Ml to the Place of Beginning of this description; thence North 34 degrees 56' 12* West. 332.92 toet; thence Northerly 115.89 feet on a 256.29 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears North 41 degrees 13’ 08* East. 114.91 toet; thence North 28 degrees 15' 50* East. 191.25 feet: thence Northerly 196.00 feet on a 401.08 toot radius curve to the nght the long chord which bears North 42 degrees 15' 50* East, 194 06 feet; thence North 56 degrees 15' 50* East. 75.00 feet; thence Northeasterly 194.77 feet on a 348.74 toot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears North 72 degrees 15: .50* East ,192 25 feet, thence Northeasterly ' §4.34 feto on a 291.30 toot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears North 78 degrees 59’ 10* East. 93 93 feet; thence South 05 degrees 19’ 30* West. 336.12 feet, thence North 89 degrees IB12* East. 300 feet more or less to the waters edge of Duncan Lake; thence Southerly 495 feet more or less along said waters edge of Duncan Like to a point North 89 degrees 27 03* East from the Place of Beginning; thence South 89 degrees 27 03* West. 545 feet more or less to the Place ot Beginning. ALSO a 56 foot easenr .-rf for ingress-egress and public utilities the centertine described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Sectton 7, Town 4 North. Range 10 West; thence North 00 degrees 15' 50” East 939.73 feet along the West ime of said Section 7 to the Place of Beginning of this easement; thence South 89 degrees 44* 10* East. 225.00 feet; thence Southeasterly 191.81 feel on a 274.75 foot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears South 69 degrees 44' 10* East. 187.94 feet; thence South 49 degrees 44' 10* East. 50 00 feet; thence Southerly 193 00 feet on a 298.87 foot radius curve to the right the tong chord which bears South 31 degrees 14' 10" East. 189.66 feet; thence South 12 degrees 44’ 10* East, 75.00 feet; tnence Southerly 193.74 feet on a 317.16 toot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears South » degrees 14' 10* East. 190.74 toet; thence Southeasterly 266.09 feet on a 293.19 foot radius curve to the left the long chord which bears South 73 degrees 44' 10* East. 257.06 toet; thence North 80 degrees 15* 50* East. 284.67 toet; thence northeasterly 232.60 toet on a 256.29 toot radius curve to the left the tong chord which bears North 54 degrees 15' 50* East. 224.70 feet; thence North 28 degrees 15* 50* East 191.25 feet; thence Northerly 196.00 feet on a 401.08 toot radius curve to the right the tong chord which bears North 42 degrees 15' 50* East. 194 06 toet; thence North 56 degrees 15’ 50* East. 75.00 feet; thence Northeasterly 194.77 toet on a 348.74 toot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears North 72 degrees 15' 50* East 192.25 toet; thence Northeasterly 94 34 toet on a 291.30 foot radius curve to the loft the long chord which bears North 78 degrees 59' 10* East. 93.93 feet to reference Point A. thence South 05 degrees 19' 30* West. 336 12 feet to reference Point B; thence continuing South 05 degrees 19* 30* West. 40.00 toet to a point which is the center of a 60 foot radius and the end of this easement. ALSO subject to and together with an easement for park and lake access recommencing at refer­ ence Point B as the Place of Beginning; thence South 05 degrees 19* 30* West. 100.00 toet; thence South 56 degrees 46' 19” East. 241 feet more or less to the waters edge of Duncan Lake; thence Northerly 260 feet more or less along said waters edge of Duncan Lake to a point North 89 degrees 18’ 12* East from the Place of Beginning; thence South 89 degrees 18' 12* West. 300 feet more or less to the Place of Beginning. PP<08-014-007-002-20 PP#08-014-007-002-70 The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned, tn which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated September 29. 2003 Aian Moody and Amy Moody, Mortgagees MILLER. JOHNSON. SNELL & CUMMISKEY. P.L.C. Attorneys for Mortgagees By: Karon J Custer (P43091) P.O. Box 306 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501-0306 616/831-1700 (11/8) ------building an addition onto his factory as growth in manufacturing demanded, hr was adding a new office and had ordered new furniture from a nearby city, they had the plans of where it should be placed. Charles was there when it came, as they placed it. he could see changes he wanted to make in the original plans so he was changing the furniture from where they placed iL They thought he was the janitor as he was in working garb and were about to tell him off. when they learned it was the president of the factory. Mr Murphy himself. This factory was highly technical and no ordinary one. having been built with special consideration and regard for the employees. Each department was equipped with built-in radios to aiiurd music during working hours no slave driving techniques here. Charles Murphy was first of all a humanitarian. One of his engineers said “It is the most fantastic place 1 ever worked in." That much for Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville, Michigan. Charles Murphy’s great paying venture in the electronic world. Some of the sadness in these post-war years was that Charles’s wife Dellabelle was stricken with rheumatic fever and had to spend many months in bed. It was hard to bear with a small son and a baby daughter. Charles’ 16-year-old sister came to help and the seeming never end­ ing days and weeks and months (to the patient) at last passed. Still there was another blow to fall when Charles’ dad passed away just on the eve of suc­ cess of Charles’ venture. His dad died worrying about Charles’ financial venture was going to fail. He was not to know that his son was to be the pilot of his own six-passenger plane, nor that he would be the captain of his own yacht, nor that his widow (Charles’ mother) would benefit by way of a beautiful large mobile home which Charles and his wife so unselfishly pro­ vided for her. Ail of this prosperity came from these small beginnings of Charles’ dream child “Michigan Magnetics Manufacturers of Recording Heads" in Vermontville. It didn’t come without much brain and brawn - especially the former. It was soon to take its toll on the health of the President of Michigan Magnetics. Sometimes, when one reaches the heights, life has a way of dealing blows that plunge one to the depths This blow was the death of Charles' youngei brother Glenn from an aneurysm-brain surgery a 10 month coma from wnich he never was to awaken, causing much anxiety for family and severing the ties of the closely knit relationship of brothers. (To be continued next week.) SAWMILL, continued from page 3 The trailer is to be placed bctw.-<-n the Wilkins home, and his brother s so ti an both be available to meet (lie needs .>( thc.i mother. In the future, when the need io: - i.housing has ceased, the trailer is h. removed. The trailer to be placed there is thr • \ car old. and will be located on a coinn • ... anchored to the ground Health I\t. n.ncm approval for a separate well and septu -> > has been given. • Another supplemental housing ic ..-st in Assyria Tow nship, in an ag district, brought b> James and Dena Miller for Dena’s panruts. al. ■ was approved. This situation also is located between the Miilers and the home ot their daughter. A separate a ell and septic system is planned, though Health Department documen­ tation has yet to be received. The minimum floor space required by the county is 12 x 60 fecL An existing driveway will be used for*access. A concern over drainage on the property w as mentioned by Commissioner Jim Aide” The Millers said there is an area on the property which is lower than the proposed site for the housing, where water will drain LEGAL NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that •vent, your damegee, If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James P Shields, a single man (original mortgagors) tc National City Mortgagee Services Co , Mortgagee, dated October 25. 2001, and recorded on November 1. 2001 in Document No. 1069065 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on May 14. 2003 in Document No. 1104272. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the cum of FORTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGH­ TEEN AND 90/100 doftars ($49,618.90). including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 PM, on December 4. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF 'hO^E, Barry County. Mtofxgan, and fire‘describee as: Lots 105 and 106. Steven s Wooded Acres No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 60. Barry County Records. Tne redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemptton period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegi aph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie # 200328747 Team F wm, (10/23M1V13) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, tf any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus inter­ est MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Tobin J. Haines . a married man (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated October 30. 2000. and recorded on January 31. 2001 in Uber Document!# 1054489 on Page m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mort­ gagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation successor by merger and/or name change to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated November 7, 2001, which was recorded on December 3. 2001, tn Uber Document# 1070683 on Page . Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due a'< the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED FORTY-FOUR AND 65/100 dollars ($64,444 65). including interest at 8 500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs. Ml. Michigan at 1 .-00 PM. on November 13. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 49 of Stevens Wooded Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 31 ALSO Lot 50 of Steven s Wooded Acres, Also. 71.96 feet on North side of Lot 1, along road, then on regular Lot Lire between Lots 1 and 5G to monument K. then West to Monument L. then North to Monument at center of Lot. then North. Northeast to Monument at road. Place of Beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated October 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite# 2003199m) cmtu FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to colieci a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a certain mortgage made by. Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C. Knobloch, in joint tenancy, husband and wife to Southern Pacific Funding Corporation, A California Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 14, 1996 and recorded August 5, 1998 in Instrument No. 1016116 Barry County Records, Micnigan. oaio mortgage waa aaaigneo to. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated July 16,1996 and record­ ed Octotter 29,1999 In Instrument No. 1037357. On which mortgage there la claimed to be due at the date hereof the aum of SIxty-Elght Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Two Dollars and Four Cents ($66342.04) Including interest 1035% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice IS hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00PM on Thursday. Nnventoer 20,2003 Sato premises are shuated in Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 26 and 29 of Delton Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded to Uber 1 ot Plats, Page 29, excepting -therefrom the Ncsthesii tarty extension of Mein Street as found recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 33, said Strato aison being pert of JR. Bush's Addition to the VHtoge of Delton. Commonly known as 144 Maple, Delton Mi 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 21. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. IQ ^48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 111 Our Rte No 03-1R223 Pub: 10/23 -11/13 Notice Of Mortgsgs Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT.ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This »ale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages. In that event, your damsges, If any, shall be limited sotefy to the return of ths bld amount tendered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence E Monroe and Shani J. Monroe, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Bank One, N.A.. Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2001, and recorded on May 31.2001 in Uber Document #1060638 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due a! the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 57/100 dollars ($175,551.57). including interest at 7.400% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in sato mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on December 4. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of section 33. Town 4 North, range 8 West. Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, distant South 89 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds West. 283.00 feet from the East 1/4 comer of said section 33; thence North 02 degrees 06 minutes 28 seconds. East 473.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds East. 480.00 feet to the Westerly right of way Ime of Lower Lake Road; thence South 00 degrees 11 minutes 31 sec­ onds East 253.15 feet along said nght of way line: thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds West. 75.00 feet; thence South 38 degrees 21 min­ utes 04 second West. 280.85 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: October 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite # 200324334 Team G (1Q/23H11/1S) Notice of Mongage Fore closure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DE Bl COI i ErTOR Al TEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBI a NV tNFOHMAT IN WE OBTAIN WILL BE USFD FOR THAT PC iPOSE. PLEASE CONTAC*' 3UP OFFiCF t • THE NUMBER BEl- »W IF tO-J ARE »N ACTIVE MIL: CARY OUT*. ATTN: PURCHASERS This xte may bj rescinded by tne following '>»or*gaoee. in : at •vent, your damages, If any. srmii oe Irml'mi solely to the return of the bld amount । . . . at sale plus interest.. MORTGAGE SALE - Default be*.. mu >► the conditions of a mortgage ”iade by E Glenn, an unmarried man (original mon Mortgage Electron.. Regi«* a'ion Sysk ms. I Mortgagee, dated May 23. 200C and re Juno 6. 2002 m Lfoei Documen f igpi 777 n ■ County Records. Michigan on wnich mon j. there is claimed to ce due at date her* sum of ONE HUNDRED i WENTY-FlVE T- Ji SAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR M 47/100 dollars ($125,134.47), including .nter 8.500% per annum Under tne power of sate confined m sate ■ ~rtgage and the statute m suu> ca:« malt ?' .pro­ vided. notice is hereby giver that said mortgage r.itt be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises of some part of them, at public venue -1 the County Courthouse tn Has’ nqs. Mtn.gan at f00 p.m., on November 13,2003 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Mlc%gar. ano are described m*'1 The South 393 teto o' tne West 780 cf the East 430 feet at <hc Southnoet 1/4 af Section 34. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 monih(s) from the date o? sucn sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.324 ,a. m which case the redemotion period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CAlL Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegrapn Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200316032 Team H onsaore Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAI PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT CUR OFFICE AT THE N JMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVf. MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This saie may be rescind­ ed by trie foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages. If eny, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered to sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default nas been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jamie L Ulrich, a single man and Rachel A. Stonehouse, single woman (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 23. 1999. and recorded on July 29. 1999 Document Nc 1033170. in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as assignee by an assignment dated February 5 2001. which was recorded on Seotember 10. 2001. Document No 1066215. Barry County Records, on whth mort gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND EiGH’ HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 65'100 dolfeis ($53,834 65). including interest at 8 000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premies, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 RM on November 13. 2003. Said premises are situated tn VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and a described as: The East 44 feet of the South 40 feet of Lot 16 of Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 10. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 monthis) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a which case the redemption penod shall be 3U aays from the dale of such sale Dated: October 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1306 Interested Purchasers. www.mkftandnxxlgageco.com/toreciosure Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200328076 Team M (10/30) �Page 16 - Thursday. October 30. 2003 - The Hastings Banner .................... . LEGAL NOTICES Hotice of Mortgage Forodoeure Sale I FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT TOE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE K ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN: PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, ahaH be limit­ ed solely to the return of the Nd amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C. Knobloch husband and wife (original mortgagors) to G.E. Capital Mortgage Service*. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 9, 1997. and recorded on June 12. 1997 in Liber 698 on Page 130 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED THREE AND 36/100 dol­ lars ($20,403.36), including interest at 8.900% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 XX) p.m., on December 4, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWN­ SHIP OF HOPE. Barry Count/. Michigan, and are desenbod as: Lots 82 anC 83 °* L*k®wood Estates according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 19. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated October 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 True & Trod, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farm*. Ml 48025 File 4200329016 Team D NOTICE QF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Wade L. Jordan, a single man. certain to GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC (FKA GREEN TREEN FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION), dated February 1. 1999. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on February 8. 1999. in Document No. 1024848. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale of this Notice, ter principal and interest, the sum of $69,250.75 tnd no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained In said Mortgage hen become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is* hereby given that on December 4, 2003. at 1XX) p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. that being the place tor holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there wift be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at pubic sate, tor the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage together with interest at 7.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC, does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as toflows, to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHI­ GAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 34, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 50- 00* EAST 659 27 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE TO THE CENTERLINE OF BROOKLODGE ROAD. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 16* 11* EAST 206.00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES HF 11" EAST 220.00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 50' 00“ EAST 240.00 FEET; THFNCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES ’6' 11" WEST 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 50' CT WEST 240.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASE MENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR BROOKLODGE ROAD The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless the property is abandoned, in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of sate or abandon­ ment, If abandonment occurs after sate. Green Tree Servicing LLC. Mgrtgegetr BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD, & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse Sty. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9860 Dated: October 21. 2003 (11/20) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YCU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. THIS FIR J IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reecinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shall be limited eoteiy to the return of the bid amount tendered al sale, plus interest. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda L Miller, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgage Services Co., dba Commonwealth United Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated September 13, 2002, and recorded on October 3, 2002 in Document # 1088687 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOU­ SAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 92/100 dollars ($83.179 92). including mterest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1XX) PM, on November 13, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 230 ot the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shaft be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate MORTGAGE SALE-Defauit has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by L. Rae Price a single woman (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated July 25. 2001. ana recorded on August 6. 2001 in Instrument No. 1064253 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation successor by merger and/or name change to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation assignee by an assignment dated April 4, 2002 whicn was record­ ed on May 3. 2002, tn Instrument No 1079891. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 73/100 dollars ($95,585.73). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 PM, on December 4, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9, Stock 10 cf Daniel Striker's Addition, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof In Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 11. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 montf .(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 9, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 583-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counsetors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite # 200327578 Team F Dated: October 30. 2003 (10/30) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any nformation obtained will be used tor this purpose. If you are in the Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel Thomas end Rosemarie Thomas, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., sotefy ss a nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Company, an Arizona Company Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2002 end recorded December 18, 2002 In instrument 1083897 wayne uounry necoras, Micmgan on wmen mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the dais hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Dghtesn Dollars and Fifty-One Conte ($164,61841) Including Interest 94% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wift ba foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Michigan, at 1:00PM on Tluawtev Nnwmhtr 14 NWW Said premises are situated In Township of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B: Beginning at a point on ths North Une of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Distant South 88 Degress 18 minutes 47 sec­ onds East 365.00 Fast from ths Northwest cor­ ner of said section; Thence South 88 degrees 18 minutes 47 seconds East 230.00 Fast along said North line; Thence South 02 da grass 22 minutes 18 seconds West 328.00 Foot; Thence North 88 degress 18 minutes 47 seconds West 20840 Fast; Thanes North 02 degress 22 minutes 19 seconds East 5140 Fest Thence North 88 Degrees 18 minutes 47 seconds West 2140 Fast; Thence North 02 degrees 22 minutes 19 Seconds East 275.00 Feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to an sassmsn*. for Public Highway pm poses over the Northerly 33 toet thereof for Jordan Road. Commonly known as 8110 Jordan Rd, Woodland Ml 43897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date al such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated Odobfii J. 2003 aoiefr as a nominee tor.Haminnn Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys Pntrwtivn ft Aaynctete*. P C _ 36150 Dequmdre Rd. Ste 810 Stertmg Heights-Ml 4631Q (586) 795-4400 Ext 118 Our Ate No: 03-18064 Pub: 10/9 -11/8 ELECTION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetepgraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200329823 TeamS (10/30 -11/20) oosaam NQTKEOFMQBTGAGESALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage mads by DARK* CARPENTER and DEANNA CARPENTER, husband and wife, whose last known address was 235 Nelson Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development). United Hates Department of Agriculture, with its guaran­ teed loan center being located at 3469 E Grand River Avenue. Howell, Michigan 48843. the Mortgagee, such Mortgage bwng dated January 15, 1999 and recorded January 29. 1999 in docu­ ment No. 1024424 ol Barry County Records, and by reason of such default the Mortgagee elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage due and payable forthwith, on which Mongage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of NINETY­ EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTYONE AND 23/100 ($98,271.23) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgages, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate con­ tained in said Mortgages has become operative; Now Therefore, Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sate contained in said Mortgage and In pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, said Mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate ot the premises therein desenbed or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings on Thursday, November 20. 2003 at 1XX) p.m. local time, in the afternoon of said day. and said premis­ es will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 6.125 per­ cent interest, legal costs, attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance that slid Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sate: which said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to wit: Lands and premises situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, and State of Michigan: Lot 6. Block 3. Chamberlain s Addition to the Village (now city) of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, page 7. (Commonly known as 235 Nelson Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058; Tax Rod No 08-55-215-020-00.) The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate. This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For further information with regard to this foreclo­ sure contact the Community Development Manager at the local office of Rural Development at 3334 Edgewood Road. P.O. Box 129, Berrien Springs. Michigan 49103. telephone (269) 471-9111. exten­ sion 118. Dated: October 20. 2003 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development). United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee Robert J. Zltta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee SCHEUERLE & ZITTA 300 Washington Street P.O. Box 212 Grand Haven. Ml 49417 (616) 842-1470 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW 1F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch, married and Madeline C. Knobloch, married, to Concord Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated April 8. 1997 and recorded Apnl 15, 1997 in Uber 691. Page 105, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by U.S. Bank National Association, f/k/a First Bank National Association Trust, acting solely in its capacity as trustee for EQCC Home Equity Loan Trust 1997-Bby assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot Forty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Eight and 62/100 Dollars ($43,528.62) including interest at the rate of 10.99% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in tire mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1*00 p.m. on December 4,2003. The premises are located in the Township ol Berry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 32 and 33 of Crooked Lake Summer Resort . According to the Recorded Plat Thereof . as recorded in Liber 1 of plats on Page 52. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determ-ned abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated October 23,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for U.S. Bank National Association, f/k/a First Bank National Association Trust, acting solely in its capacity as trustee for EOCCHome Equity Loan Trust 1997-B . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 480C7-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 231.3421 Pub: 10/23 - 11/20 Notice of Mortgage Forectoaure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PU RPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. in that event, your damages, If any, shell be limited sotefy to the return of the Nd amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary E. Merchant and Tammy S. Merchant, husband and wife Signing to bar dower rights only (original mort­ gagors) to VanDyk Mortgage Corporation, A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 13, 1998. and recorded on April 21. 1996 in Document No. 1010692 in Ba.ry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bank One. National Association, as Trustee f/k/a Ths First National Bank ol Chicago, as Trustee, Assignee by an assignment dated May 22, 1998, which was recorded on October 25, 1999, in Document 1037001, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTYTHREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN AND 54/100 dollars ($143,910.54). including interest at 12.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sa;d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1XX) PM. on December 4. 2003. Sad premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 57 seconds West 117.83 feet along the West line of said Northwest 1/2; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East. 634.95 feet along the centerline of Bowen Mills Road (platted as Damoth Road) to the Place of Beginning ; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds West. 190.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East. 300.0 fee’, thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds East 190.0 feet, thence South 89 degrees 36 min­ utes 43 seconds West 300.0 feet along said center­ line to the place ol beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Bowen Mills Road. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 30. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #990706015 MW Notice is hereby given that the Odd Yter City General E lection wiH be held in the City of Hastings in said County and State, on Tuesday, November 4. 2003, from 7XX) a.m. until 8.00 p.m. for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: MAYOR FOR FOUR YEAR TERM ONE COUNCIL MEMBER FROM EACH WARD FQR FOUR YEAR TERMS ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM POLLING PLACE LOCATION HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL. 232 W. GRAND STREET. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN. (CORNER BROADWAY AND GRAND) Ever! I Q. Manahum City Clock 09&2SC78 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held October 28, 2003, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. (10/30 -11/20) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTTUPTIHG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INKOHMATIOH OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT. OUR OEHCE.AT THE HUMBER BELOW !F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. Default has tmn^n^l^hi^contMona <X a mortgage made by Ronald Mudges and VMan Mudgett. to Crtifinanaal Mortgage Company f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services, mortgagee, dated February 27. 2001 and recorded March 12. 2001 in Instrument No. 1056066, Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight and 9/100 Dollars ($137,856 09) including interest at toe rate of 10.88% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue al the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on December 4, 2003. The premises are located m the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1304 of the City, formerly Vtllage of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof The redemption period shall be 8 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ dosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated. October 23, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Crtrfinanaal Mortgage Company tk/a Associates Home Equity Services, AsMorgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 201.1291 Pub: 1(V23 -11/30 IMfiBBiLfiJU^XCQLLEGIDflAnQri: INGIO GQLLECTADLBT. ANYJNfQRMADQN OBTAINED WU BflffiFD FOR TBAI fW KSE^ELEAaEJCQfflAGLQUHJQfHGLAI THE NUMBER BELOW JE YOU ARE IN ACTIYE MILITARY-DUTY. MORTGAGE-SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William F. Sefoy and Victoria H. Sefoy, husband and wite, to Bank One, NA. mort­ gagee. dated November 4. 1999 and recorded November 16,1999 in document number 1038033, Barry County Records. There is ctaknad to be due on such mortgage the sum at One Hundred FortyFour Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Four and 4/100 Dollars ($144,854.04) inctudkig interest at the rate of 9.37% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Mfchigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on November 13,2003. The prentises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ol land in the Ncrtheaat 1/4, Section 21, Town 1 North. Range 8 West described as: Beginning at a point in the center line of highway M­ 37, the ao cafted Bettie Creek and Hastings Highway, at a point 135 feet North of toe point where the East and West 1/8 Nne to the ated Northeast 1/4 crosses the said highway, thence East 792 feet; thence South 338 feet; thence West to the center of the highway; thence Northwesterly along said highway to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property Is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys th© property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated October 9,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney* for Bank Ono. NA. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 224.0949 auvm Pub: 108 - 11M Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Salo THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN FOR MATK>N WE OBTAIN WILL PE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aate may be reacteded by the foroctoetog mortgagee. In that event, your oamage*, it any, snau do iimnea somy io the return of the bid amount tendered at Mie, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia H. Gast, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 11, 2002, and recorded on April 18.2002 in Document # 1078520 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Michigan State Homing Development Authority, Aaaignee by an assignment dated April 11,2002, which was reced­ ed on April 18.2002, in Document # 1078522, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is drJmed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 49/100 dollars ($49,756.49), including interest at 5.950% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1XX) PM, on November 13 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30. Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof In Liber 1 of Plats, Page 29. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 9. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200327809 Team R �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 30, 2003 - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Rachel L Argo, a married woman, mortgagor, tc Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc. a Michigan cor­ poration, Mortgagee, dated the 3rd day ol March, A.D. 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Bany and State of Michigan. on the 10th day of March AD. 2000. as Instrument 1041948, which said mortgaga was thereafter, on. to wit: the 3rd day of March. AD. 2000. assigned to the Benchmark Mortgage Coiporation. a Michigan corporation, and said assignment was recorded on the 10th day of March. 2000. tn the Office of the Register of Deeds tor said County of Barry as Instrument #1041949, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of Fifty-four thousand nine hundred thirty-four and 44/100 doftars ($54,934 44). lor principal and interest and, WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings al ix.* or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sate contained tn said mortgage has become operNOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of MicNgan m such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on THURSDAY the 4th day of December. 2003 at 1.-00 o'clock in the afternoon local time, said mort­ gage win be foreclosed at a sate at public auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in the City ol Hastings. County of Barry and Slate of Michigan (that being the place of hold­ ing Circ^t Court in said County), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as afore­ said. on said mortgage wtth the interest there on at nine percent (9%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises described in said mortgage are as foltows. Property situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, to wit. Lot 8, Block 4 of Chamberlain s Addition accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof as recorded to Uber 1 at Plats, Page 7. except the east 2 feet thereof. Commonly known as 123 W. Nelson. Hastings. Ml. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tfe date of such sate Dated: October 23. 2003 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, assignee of mortgagee CHARLES A. FORREST. JR Attorney for Benchmark Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St, Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ... — ____ . W.-13) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia eate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis J. Vsndertl. a married mar and Melissa Vandemi. his wife (original mortgagor?;) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., A Delaware Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 29. 2001. and recorded on January 13. 2003 Instrument #1095359. by Affidavit of Claim of Interest recorded January 13, 2003. to Document No. 1095359 to Bany County Records. Michigan, on wh.ch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date he. sof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY ANO 50/100 ooflars ($120,340.50), including inter­ est at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on December 4. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan. and we described as: That part of Lot 40 o‘ Lakeside Subdivision, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 55. described as follows Beginning at the Northeast comer of said Lot 40; thence Southwesterly along North line of said Lot 100 feet; tlence southeasterly parallel with the East line of said Lot to the South line of said lot thence East to the Southeast comer of said lot; thence Northwesterly along East line of said lot to place of begtoning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 30. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Teem C (248) 593-1301 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite # 200230625 TeemC (10/30-11/20) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale ATTEMPTINGTOCOLLECTADEBL ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE Al THE NUMBER BELOW IF ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGESALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Martha C Ltodbtad, to First Finance, mortgagee, dated May 4. 1998 and recorded May 11. 1998 in Document No 1011762. Bany County Records Said mortgage ts now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California N.A. by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There >s claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Four and 25/100 Dollars ($113,304.30) including interest at lhe rate of 10.35% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings in Barry County. Michigan a! 100 p.m. on December 4, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ol land described as follows: Beginning on the Range line 937.49.feet, with bearing referenced to the Michigan Plane coordinate system-zone. South. North 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds East from the Southwest comer of section 19. Town 1 North, Range 10 West, and running thence on said range line. North 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds East 393 42 feet to the 1/8 post n* the West side of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 19; thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes 33 seconds East on the 1/8 line 614.38 feet; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds West 392.15 feet; thence North 88 degrees 35 minutes 39 seconds West 615.38 feet to beginning. The redemption per tod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property ts deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated Octoter 30, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California N.A., As Assignee PO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 2092406 (11-27) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be resclnted by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that •vent, your damages, if any, shall te limited aotety to the return of the Nd amount tendered MORTGAGE'sALE-Drtlult has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Susan S itvis and Frederick R. Stone . wife and husband (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc , Mortgagee, dated September 21.1999, and record­ ed on Octoter 6. 1999 to Document # 1036263 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 16/100 dollars ($153,522.16), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Michigan at 1M) PM. on December 4. 2003. S&d premises are situated <n TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, Barry County, Michigan, and are descnbed as: Parcel 1: a parcel of land to the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Bany County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line ot said Section 34. distant North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East. 334.46 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 34; thence continuing North 89 degress 32 minutes 09 seconds East along said East and West 1/4 line, 334 45 feet; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 51 seconds East at right angles to said East and West 1/4 line. 1324 53 feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 34; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds West, along said South line. 303.91 feet; thence North 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds West parallel with the West line of said Section 34. a distance of 1323.98 feet to the place of beginning Parcel 2: a parcel of land to the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Bany County. Michigan, described as: beginning at the West 1/4 post of said Section 34; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East along the East and West 1/4 tine of said Section 34. a distance of 334.46 feet; thence South 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconus parallel with the West line of said Section 34. a distance of 1323.98 feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of ths Northwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds West along said South line. 334.46 feet to said West sec­ tion line; thence North 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds West along said West line. 1322 98 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated October 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Su<te 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200313439 Team C (10/23H1V13) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMP RNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This tale may te rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgages. In that event, your damages. If any, shall te limited solely to the return, of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William J. Perkins and Ramona L. Perkins, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to AmerlFirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 16. 1999, and recorded on September 24, 1999 as Document No. 1035750 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated September 16, 1999, which was recorded on February 1.2000, as Document No. 1040754 Barry County Records, and re-recorded on October 18, 2000. as Document No. 1050911, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 51/100 dollars ($83,734.51), including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute tn such cas * made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Caurthocea to Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 PM. on December 4, 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28 Town 1 North. Range 9 West, 903 50 feet due South of the center of said Section 28; thence due South 79 56 feet; thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes West 212 feet; thence due North 79.56 feet along a fence as occupied; thence south 89 degrees 40 minutes East 212 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: Octoter 30, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200328860 TeamS (10/30-11/20) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WRXBE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Kelhe A. Bennett and Brent M. Hoedeman, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Access Mortgage and Financial, Mortgagee, dated the Sth day of September. 2002 and recorded in the office ol the Register of Deeds, for The County of Bany and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of October. 2002 in Document No. 1089455 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems. Inc., said Assignment having been recorded on the 18th day of September. 2003, to Document No. 1113588, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Sixty Five Thousand One Hundred Fifty One & 53/100 ($165,151.53), and no suit or proceeding at law or to equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of December, 2003 at 1XX) o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County ui Bany is held), of the premises described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mort­ gage, with interest ..iereon at 9.23000% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, iidudtog the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed. necessary to protect its interest in the prem­ ises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry. Stale of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot(s) 47. Pine Haven Estates No. 2. as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats. Pago 9. During tne six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that to the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, the prop­ erty may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 10/23/03 Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems. inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO 4 BROOK. PC Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems. Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 Pub: 10/23 - 11/20 What matters... 17 individuals received emergency/disaster services through the American Red Cross. That's what matters. Barry County United Way Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Oct 14,2003 All Board members present; 5 guests. Approved minutes; Received Treasurer's report. Received reports from YMCA Board Member Peg Peurach and Barry Co. Parks 4 Rec. Member Tim Weingartz. Received reports from Deputy Nieuwenhuis. Library Administrator Schondelmayer. Cruttenden. and Brown. Received report from Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle; Approved special assessment for Bayne Dram on the 2004 tax roll Adopted 2004 budget for General Fund and Library Fund. Received request from Thomapple Manor for sewer service; appointed Brown and Wilder to meet wtth City to discuss service agreement. Paid outstanding btes. Adjourned at 8.25 p.m. Bonnie L Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by; Jim Brown. Supervisor owawn Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Bate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may te rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall te limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has teen made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thad D. Fisher and Angela L. Fisher husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgagee. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 27. 2001. and recorded on June 29. 2001 to Document #1062270 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 83/100 dollars ($85,160.83), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wi“ be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1 .-00 p.m., on November 20.2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as*: Lot 6 of Block 16 of Eastern Addition to the City (formerly Village) of Hastings. Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated; October 16. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott-A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and" Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200328166 Team D rw™, NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gloria Lintemuth, a single woman mortgagor to Broadmoor Financial Services Inc., a Michigan cor­ poration, dated the 2nd day of August. A.D.. 1996, and recorded to the Office ot the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of August. AD.. 1996. to Liter 669 on Pages 323-328, which said mortgage was there­ after on, to wit: the 2nd day of August A.D., 1996, assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, and said assignment was recorded on the 13th day of August 1996. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Liber 669 on Page 329. and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of sixty-six thousand seven hundred ninetythree and 71/100 dollars ($66,793.71). tor principal and interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at jaw or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sale contained to said mortgage has become oper­ ative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained to said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 11th day of December. 2003. at 100 o'clock in the afternoon local time, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed at a sale at pubx auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being the place of hold­ ing Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said, on said mortgage wtth the interest thereon 9.06% per annum and all legal costs, diarges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest to the premises. The premises descnbed to said mortgage are as follows: Property situated to Barry County. State of Michigan, to wit: COMMENCING 10 RODS. SOUTH THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 49 MIN­ UTES. 47 SECONDS WEST 380.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 07 DEGREES 38 MINUTES EAST. 167.32 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST. 358 82 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE; THENCE NORTH 165 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Commonly known as: 6104 Marsh Road. Shelbyville. Ml 49344 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days « from the date of such sale. Dated October 30. 2003 Traverse Mortgage Corporation, assignee of mort9*9CHARLES A FORREST JR. Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E. Court St, Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM »S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NQUCEOFtaORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made to the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on September 6. 2002, by Laura L. Simmons, a single woman as Mortgagor, to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register ol Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on September 25. 2002. as Document #1088029 (the “Mortgage’), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Seventy Three Thousand Four Hundred Ten and 91/100 Dollars ($73,410.91). as of the date of this notice, including principal ano interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage. no suit or proceed­ ing at law or to equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. No-ember 20. 2003. at 1XX) o'clock to the after­ noon. at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Bany. there will te ottered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of indeotedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located to Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: LOTS 58 AND 59. J. R BUSH'S FIRST ADDI­ TION. ACCORDING TG THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 33 Commonly known as 135 Mill Streel. Delton. Michigan. The length of the redemption period wiH be six (6) months from tne date of the sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Dated: October 23 2003 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L. Purkey. Esq. Milter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 omzmm (11-13) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used tor this purpose. If you are to the Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Defaun has been made in .he conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Mlchaei L Tamez, A Single Man to Amerfquest Mortgage Company, a Dataware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 18,2002 and record­ ed March 19, 2002 In Instrument 1078800 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there te claimed to te due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred SIxty-Flve Doliare and Ninety Cents ($96,865.90) Including Interest 13% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings Ml at 1:00PM cn Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 20 Rods South of The Southwest comer of Lot 1331, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan; Thence East 10 Rode; Thence South 4 Rode; Thence West 10 Pods: Ttence North 4 Rods to beginning, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan Being in the Northeast comer of the Northeast 1/4 ot Section 19, Township 3 North, Rango 8 West Commonly known as 1201 S Park St, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 21. 2003 Ameriguast Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potesthro & Associates. P.C. Sterling Heights. Ml 4831Q (586) 795-4400 Ext 118 Our Rte No; 03-13542 _______ Pub;10/23-11/2Q ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE IfiLHAffiLDUIY. MonaaflUAiE Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Ames and Helena Ames, husband and wtfo. to United Companies Lending Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 2, 1997 and recorded December 9. 1997 to Liber 1005. Page 056. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of CaMomia. N.A.. as trustee for DCFC Loan Trust 1997-D by assignment dated February S. 2000 and recorded on April 10.2000 in Liber 1042. Page 969. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eleven Thousand Four rtondred Sixty and 10/100 Dollars ($11,460.1) including interest at the rate of 13.99% per annu.a. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foractoaed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or pome part o’ them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on December 4,2003 The premises are located in the City of Detton. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Starting at a point 1320 feet South ot the Northwest comer of Section 24. Town 2 Nc h. Range 9 West; thence South 460 feet; thence Eaot 330 feet; thence North 460 toet; thence West 330 feet to the Place of Beginning Excepting therefrom starting at a point 1575 feet South of the North­ West comer of Section 24; thence South 205 feet; thence East 330 feet; thence North 205 feet; thence West 330 feet to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated October 30, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A., as trustee for UCFC Loan Trust 1997-D. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 199 1038 Pub: 10/30 - 11/27 �Page 18 - Thursday, October 30. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Local people not immune to scams and schemes Several incidences of scams and deceitful schemes have been reported in the Hastings area in recent months. In an effort to inform area residents of some of the cuncut scams. Hastings City Bank has com­ piled the following information to increase awareness about fraudulent scams and protect area citizens against potential losses: “Many people use the Internet to sell products as part of their business, or. individually on auc­ tion sites such as Ebay. However, in recent months, a particular scam is on the rise. A busi­ ness or person (seller) sells something over the Internet to a “buyer.” The seller receives a cashier's check in the mail from the buyer. The check may appear to be drr.wn off of a U.S. bank, however, sometimes the cashier's check comes from a foreign country and is fraudulent. The cashier's check is for an amount over what was agreed to in the selling price, with a note from the buyer asking to send them the difference. The buyer requests the ‘extra’ to be sent to them in cash, via wire transfer, or in a cashier’s check to a bank, usually in a foreign country. The seller then ends up stuck for that ‘extra’ cash they sent back.** Hastings City Bank says to keep tlcsc points in mind when selling over the Interne*.: • Do not send any merchandise until you have verified that the funds you received from your buyer are legitimate. • Only accept payment for the exact amount of the sale. • Look at the return address and postage infor­ mation on die envelope and be cautious of buy­ ers from foreign countries. Another popular scheme is the lottery/sweep- stakes scam, according to the bank's press release. “This scam involves letters or phone calls from people or companies claiming that you have won the lottery or sw'eepstakes from anoth­ er country, such as Spain or The Netherlands The letter/coller states that in order to claim your prize money, you should fax or send information on your bank, bank accounts, and in some instances next of kin information to them. Others will say they need to have some money up front in order to claim your prize. While there arc legitimate lottery and sweepstakes out there, please be suspicious of letters that announce you have won thousands of dollars in a lottery but ask you to not say anything because the informa­ tion cannot be made public." the press release said. The bank urges people to remember the fol­ lowing rules if they receive a notification of any type of prize winnings so they won’t be scammed: • You can’t win a prize in a lottery in which you have not bought or been given a ticket. • Legitimate lotteries don't ask for funds in advance of paying out prize money. • Never provide personal identity or bank account information to a company or person you do not know. People who have experienced any of these types of scams should contact local police or the nearest financial institution. In addition, infor­ mation about any kind of scam can be forwarded to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) Special Activities Section. 550 17th St. NW. Room F-4040. Washington D.C. 20429. or transmitted via e-mail to alert®fdic.com. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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No additional ven­ dors needed. Questions?? call Linda (269)795-7208 or Cathy (269)792-0781. @0® MS Robert J Kellogg, 44, of Hastings, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. Oct. 23. to 23 months to five years in prison for third-degree home invasion and assault and battery. Kellogg earlier pleaded no contest to the chrcges in exchange for dismissal of first degree home invasion, a possible maximum Chief Sarver recuperating by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver “sound­ ed upbeat" and in “good sprits" as he recovers in a Florida from injuries he received after he was thrown from his motorcycle in a traffic accident Oct. 18. Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy told the Hastings City Council Monday night. Leedy said that Sarver will be in a rehabil­ itation clinic to help him with walking again and healing. It is still unclear when Sarver will be able to return, but he is on the “path to recovery." Sarver was riding his motorcycle with his sot. Chad, in Florida, while visiting on vaca­ tion. A drunken driver struck his HarleyDavidson, causing him to be thrown from the vehicle, he has been recuperating in a Florida hospital since. In other matters at the Oct. 27 meeting, the council: • Announced the community is invited to a “Put Community First" program at noon Monday, Nov. 17, at the Hastings Fire Department building, where there will be information about possible budgets cuts from the state and bow it could affect the commu­ nity. The event is a forum for local communities to say “Put Michigan communities first in the state budget,” said Mayor Pro Tem Robert May. Guest speakers will include a uniformed officer, a youth and a senior resident who have been affected by budget cuts, and local elected officials. • Rejected a proposed ordinance that would have changed the zoning of a parcel of land located at 812 North Broadway from R-2 sin­ gle family residential to A-O, apartment­ office. The Planning Commissions earlier had rec­ ommended denying the request. • Adopted Resolution 2003-25 for authori­ zation and support of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality grant application for the Abandoned Well Management Program. The program helps to identify areas and plug them. There will be information sent out and a return card for those who believe they may have an abandoned well. The city’s share of the cost under the grant would be $15,000, which is based on the esti­ mate of 40 wells identified and plugged. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's share of the cost is $45,000. • Adopted a resolution to provide Benefit E for retires for the coming year. The plan pro­ vides a 2 percent increase in the MERS retire­ ment benefits for current retirees. Mayor Campbell and Councilwoman Dorothy Hawkins had to abstain from voting because no member may vote if they have a financial interest. • Heard a report from Mike Bosma, repre­ sentative of the City YMCA, stating that the number of people reached in the community totaled 5,028. Bosma said they had further success with the summer playground program with 381 attendees. He noted that the YMCA does have a financial aid policy to help those who want to participate in YMCA programs, but may not be able to afford it • Heard a report from Leedy stating that the department will again participate in a “nation­ al enforcement challenge” that will target motorists who do not use safety restraints and impaired driving. The enforcement period will be during separate phases, beginning with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holi­ days. Officers also are providing “friendly reminders" that there is no parking between 2 and 6 a.m. on the city streets, as winter is approaching. Halloween will see “trick or treaters" Friday on city streets with hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Leedy said the department made the transi­ tion from 9mm to the .40 caliber weapon and have trained in the annual low light and fall qualifications. There were 348 complaints in September, with 79 arrests. The department is still taking sealed bids on the retired DARE and patrol cars until Oct 31. • Was informed of a proclamation recog­ nizing Adam Sheldon for his work in creating a recreational trail in the city. Sheldon will be .ionored at the ceremony were he will attain his rank of Eagle Scout • Announced a Downtown Development Authority workshop for the new Facade Improvement Grant program that invites all owners of commercial buildings or business­ es in the DDA district at 8 a.m. Thursday. Nov. 6, in the City Hall Council Chambers. • Appointed Shirley Bacheldcr to replace Tom Freridge on the Cable Access Committee. • Adopted a resolution for authorization of a Fifth Third Bank Commercial Purchase Card. The next city council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at City Hall. 20-year felony, and a third habitual offender notice. Kellogg pounded on the door of a man he thought was sleeping with his girlfriend. When the man opened the door, Kellogg stepped inside his house to punch the man. a court official said. In other recent court business: • David K. Lane. 37, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to two to 15 years in prison for sec­ ond-degree criminal sexual conduct. Lane was given credit for 91 days served and he was ordered to pay $1,122 in restitu­ tion. The victim’s mother said she wanted Lane to get the punishment be deserved so no one else has to go through what she did. Bany County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said, "Mr. Lane is a pedophile and a sexual predator." • Richard L. Gingerich. 20, of Hastings,' was sentenced to 30 days in jail and one year probation for uttering and publishing (writing bad checks). He was given credit for 14 days served in jail. Gingerich earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping charges of forgery, larceny in a building and stealing a financial transaction device. • Nicole L. McCarty, 22, of Dowling, was sentenced to two days in jail and one year of probation for selling or manufacturing mari­ juana. She received credit for two days in jail. Her license was suspended six months; but she was allowed restricted us after 30 days for treatment or probation. McCarty earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of four relat­ ed counts of selling or manufacturing mari­ juana and one count of maintaining a drug house. Her attorney said McCarty has been testing clean and she now has to raise her children by herself because of a recent death in her famiiy Fisher told her, "It appears you’ve learned a valuable lesson and it doesn’t appear you'll repeat the crime." • A pre-trial liearing was delayed until today (Thursday, Oct 30) for Michael R. Clark, 49, of Hastings, for operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. • Corey J. McDvain, 31, of Battle Creek, was discharged from probation. Mcllvain was on probation for a conviction of false pretenses. • Darcie L. Elliston. 31. of Bellevue, was sentenced to three months in jail and two years probation for possession of metham­ phetamine and possession of marijuana. Elliston pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for expunging her felony record. Fisher said there was some doubt as to whether Elliston was still using drugs. ’You’re just fooling yourself not anyone else,” Fisher said, "until you can get through the substance abuse treatment phase and start living a sober lifestyle. I hope you’ll be suc­ cessful." •A jury trial was set for Dec. 15 for Richard E. Blake, 44. of Shelbyville. He is accused of two counts of second-degree crimiruu sexual conduct and being a habitual offender. Also, a pre-trial motion hearing is sched­ uled for Nov. 20. • David W. Applegate, 38, of Kentwood, was ordered to pay additional costs of $250 and then he will be successfully discharged from probation. Applegate was on probation for license plate or document forgery. • David W. McBrayer, 31. of Nashville, was sentenced to 270 days in jail for failure to appear in court for a probation violation McBrayer was given credit for 270 days in jail and was discharged from probation. McBrayer was on probation for operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, second offense. • Sentencing was set for Dec. 4 for Dennis J. Gilmore, 19, of Delton, for probation viola­ tions of failing to report to his probation offi­ cer and for using marijuana. Gilmore was on probation for breaking and entering with intent. • Robert Starr, 43, of Grand Rapids was dis­ charged from probation. Though Fisher initially wanted to extend Starr's probation to lifetime probation, it was not legally permissible beyond five yean. Starr was on probation for a conviction of indecent exposure. FPO LICE BE'A’TJ Car-tree crash sends 2 to hospitals BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — Two men were trapped in their vehicle when it crashed into a tree early Wednesday morning, Oct. 29. on Bird Road south of Dowling. They had to be extricated, said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. One victim was air lifted by AeroMed to Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in downtown Grand Rapids. The second man was transported by Mercy Ambulance to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. The vehicle was northbound on Bird Road just before 3:30 a.m. Tracks found al the scene indicated that the vehicle went off the road on the east side, traveled through a cut-down cornfield, then re-entered the road, slid out of control across the road into a ditch and struck a tree, deputies said. Names of the victims will be released when the families are notified, authorities said. It is believed that alcohol was a factor in the accident, deputies said. Police seek Info about stolen Jeep HASTINGS — A vehicle was stolen from a city paricing lot in the 100 block of West Court street between 10:45 and 11:50 p.m. Tuesday. Oct 21. The keys were hidden inside the 1988 Jeep pickup, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department The truck owner, a Delton man, permitted his 23-year-old son from Hastings, to borrow the truck. The Grand Rapids Police Department recovered the abandoned truck Saturday, Oct 25, Leedy said. Anyone with information about the theft is urged to call officer Eric Ingram of the Hastings Police Department at 945-5744. Two men arrested after traffic stop HASTINGS — A 23-year-old Battle Creek man was arrested during a traffic stop for improper lane use in the 100 block of East State Street During the f top, it was learned that Jonathon Turner, a passenger in the vehicle, was wanted on outstanding bench warrants from Battle Creek for failing to appear in court, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department He was lodged in Barry County Jail without incident. The case has been turned over to the prosecutor’s office. Cash taken In apartment burglary HASTINGS — An apartment was broken into Sunday. Oct 26, between 10:30 p.m. and midnight in the 600 block of South Hanover Street. An 18-year-old resident told police that he and his wife left at 10:30 p.m. and returned home to find the front apartment door forced open, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department The perpetrators located and stole an undisclosed amount of cash, Leedy said. Anyone with information about the breaking and entering is urged to call officer Rick Argo at 945-5744. Seat belt, drunk driving campaigns set HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department again will participate in a national enforcement challenge targeting motorists who fail to use safety restraints and drive impaired under the influence of controlled substances. The campaign has been continuing to encourage use of seat belts and responsi­ ble drinking. The target period will be during the Thanksgiving and Christinas holidays. �■ ■ ■ ■ ThG Hast,ngs Banner ” Thursday. October 30.2003 - Page 19 City election Nov. 4 includes contest for Hastings mayor by Susan Temere Staff Writer The Hastings general election for mayor, city council and board of review will be Tuesday. Nov. 4. from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Hastings Middle School. 232 West Grand St. Mayor Pro Tern Robert May and Councilman Barry Wood arc seeking the mayor’s post. Wood was first elected to the city council in 1995 and re-elected in 1999. He said he realizes resources arc tight, so he will keep track of Proposal A and the inflation factor; 50 percent of the city’s income is from property taxes and 25 per­ cent is from state revenue sharing funds, which the state has cut 3 percent and will make another cut. he said. “I’m someone who understands finances and how this happens." Wood said. “I’ve been keeping track of our budget and talk­ ing with our clerk-treasurer.’’ Also, he said, the city needs to work smarter and use technology to have an edge, such as computer systems to handle finances and research better ways to operate and provide city services. “As mayor. I would do this and not depend on lhe city manager because he has enough work." Wood said. “We must keep ou.selves educated, including the city staff, of the latest technology or we’ll fall behind. For example. Wood referred to the state mandated GASB-34 process, a new accounting systeih. When he was elected to the council in 1995. he went after a master’s degree in government, he said. “The citizens arc getting a mayor who is educated and has the desire and ability to serve them.” Wood said. Wood has a master’s degree in public administration from Western Michigan University and a bachelor's in business from Hawaii Pacific University. He is a retired military officer of 22 years but is currently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance. His leadership activities include chairman of the City-County Airport Board. Boy Scout and Cub Scout Commissioner. Eagle Scout and adjutant of the American Legion Post #45 of Hastings. Wood has been married 34 years to Margaret and has two daughters. May served as mayor pro tern the past two years He was appointed to the council seat in 1992 and was re-clected in 1993. 1997 and 2001. • , , May said the cityeouncil ix the most pro­ ductive form of government with diversity of a good cross-section of lhe community. Council members are independent business owners, police, firefighters, truck drivers, sales reps and retired. They understand the wants and desires of the people, he said. “I’ll continue to give residents the best form of government." May said. “We are doing something right over the last 8-12 years or else we would not have received the “Best Small Town" designation twice in a row. “And I will continue to improve on the level of service and fight Lansing to get everv cent.” May said. “I do so now because I’m continually in contact with our legisla­ tors. I have a very strong passion for keepiu» what we have and improving upon it” May is a Three Rivers High School grad­ uate. He retired in 2000 with 30 years as a truck driver for Pepsi Cola and is a Vietnam Navy veteran. His leadership activities include past chair of lhe Water/Safety Committee, char­ ter representative and executive officer for Boy Scout Troop 175 and Cub Scout Pack 3175 of Hastings. Eagle Scout, commander of American Legion Post 45 of Hastings, among others. May has been married 16 years to Deb and has four children. Current Mayor Frank Campbell announced earlier this year that he will retire at lhe end of the year after serving eight years in lhe post and more than 20 years on the council. First Ward council candidates Curt Cybulski and Ted Bustance. arc running for lhe seat vacated by Wood. Cybulski said his experience and lessons can help Hastings citizens have a prosper­ ous and successful future. “I bring the experience of witnessing how rural Livonia changed.” Cybulski said. “If city officials don’t watch it. M-37 Highway will turn into a hodge podge of willy nilly placed businesses and houses.” He said he is concerned about other basic infrastructure issues as well, including plan­ ning and zoning, best use of taxpayers’ dol­ lars, tree trimming, street maintenance and rebuilt curbs. "Some residents fee! lhe city d'>esn't lis­ ten to them.” Cybulski said. “Anyone who sees me on the street can walk up to me and voice their opinion on city matters." He said he's a hands-on parent and wants to know what his children are doing. "In a small town. I can have input in my I children’s education." he said. "I want them I to have a better place." He is a department manager at a local retailer. Cybulski has participated locally in many |organizations, such as chair of a PTO fundraiser for Northeastern Elementary School, volunteer coach for Hastings YMCA basketball and baseball leagues, youth leader and greeter at Thomapple Valley Church, past volunteer police officer and Goodfellows volunteer. Bustance said the city has to be much more frugal ..ith dollars and spend it wiseiy “My positions are conservative.” Bustance said. "I know we’re in difficult times with money and 1 want to be sure every cent is spent wisely.” He said he plans to speak up on the coun­ cil and offer his input if elected. "1 would never vote to close a through street downtown." he said. “And I was against losing the city tax base from the recently relocated Health Department and Commission of Aging." Bustance said he is willing to make deci­ sions for First Ward residents with the skill he has to make good decisions. For example, he said he started Barry County Transit, a bus system that serves the city and county. "It’s the first self-supported transit system in the state.” he said. "Nothing was here. I hired people and procured a building." And he said Jhe slate gasoline lax pays for the buses. He can devote all his time to the council because he's been on medical disability for years, he said. Bustance worked at various businesses like Barry County Lumber before retiring from a 20-year career at E.W. Bliss. He held various positions, such as engineer, sales­ man. planner and purchasing agent. He’s completed a two-year degree at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. Bustance's has a son who works for Barry County Road Commission. In lhe Second Ward. Dorothy Hawkins, who was appointed last fall to succeed her late husband. Harold Hawkins, seeks elec-» lion to the council seat, as does Kim Townsend. Hawkins is interested in issues left over from her husband’s service on the council. For example, keeping a school open during tornado warnings for residents al the nearby trailer park. "Trailer parks receive a lot of wind dam­ age.” Hawkins said. "The superindentent kept the school open this summer for a warning, but no one showed up.” Hawkins is also advocating for another siren lo alert resident to emergencies. "The one siren for the city is in a valley, which makes it difficult to hear it across the second ward.” she said. Hawkins does not support closing Mill Street for the relocation of lhe library. She has owned her own business for 30 years as a beautician. Her education includes graduation from high school and beauty school. She’s been active with Alpha Center. Hastings Baptist Church and Cedar Creek Bible Country Church. Kim Townsend is also vying for the Second Ward seat. Townsend said she thinks her issues are the ones people bring her to work on. from raking leaves to taxes, she said. “If residents come to me with an issue, it should be brought before lhe council," he said. “I stand for the people that put me in office.” Townsend has been employed for 16 years at Hastings Manufacturing in produc­ tion. running a single-operation machine. She’s been active in her union. United Auto Workers, as chief steward and on the bargaining committee. Recreation and Education Committee. Safely Committee as well as CAP. the political action program. Townsend has her high school diploma and many leadership courses from the union. In the Third Ward, appointee Michele Kleman is being challenged by Don Bowers. 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Activities include community-minded banking initia­ tives, such as: • School banking, in which staff visit ele­ mentary schools bi-weekly to accept savings deposits and help educate students regarding money management. • Providing school tours through the bank. • Participating in Junior Achievement classroom training. • Working with school building trades class to leach business aspects of the con­ struction business The bank's community service activities also include employee-driven projects such as an annual food drive to fill the cupboards of Barry County Love inc., adopting fami­ lies for Christmas and providing them with food and gifts and coordinating bake sales for charitable causes in the lobby. The bank's recent employee campaign for Barry County United Way had 100% partic­ ipation for the third year in a row. The aver­ age employee contribution to the campaign was more than $200. On another level, employees are empow­ ered to participate in community organiza­ tions that matter to them. The list of organi­ zations bank employees are currently involved in include (but by no means is this list complete): Barry County United Way (board of directors and a campaign co-chair­ man). Kiwanis. Barry County Child Abuse Council. American Red Cross. Habitat for Humanity - Barry County, Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Hastings Rotary C’ub, Downtown Development Authority. LDFA (city of Hastings commercial devel­ opment), MSU Cooperative Extensive Board, ROAR (reading to at-risk kids), as well as multiple church-related activities. David Hatfield, president of MainStrect, said. "As a community bank. MainStreet Savings Bank places a very high value on fully serving our community. This goes well beyond simply providing a full selection of banking products and services, it includes actively supporting and participating in numerous community causes as well as sup- MainStreet Savings Bank has won this year’s community service award from the West Michigan chapter of the Better Business Bureau. porting volunteerism by our staff. “Most banks talk about being "communi­ ty" banks, but their size and lack of local senior management make it impossible for them to deliver what "community banking" Size does matter... Smaller is better when it comes to personalized service from your local dealership. Shop Dreisbach! truly means. We don’t just talk about being a community bank, we are a community bank. “Being nominated and chosen for this award from the Better Business Bureau is rewarding in that it recognizes the outstand­ ing work 'hat is done by the bank and staff. organizationally and individually." By supporting employee participation in community functions on company time, employees are able to work on community causes as well as for organizations that are important to them. For example, the bank's Lake Odessa office staff recently volun­ teered for the summer reading program at the Lake Odessa library. They also organ­ ized a cardboard boat race fund-raising event for the Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce. Another example of employee involve­ ment is the annual Day of Caring, celebrat­ ing volunteerism organized by the Barry County Volunteer Center. On the Day of Caring employees are allowed to spend a shift working on organized projects through­ out the community. This year more than onethird of the bank's staff participated in three fall clean-up projects “The bank's support of community service involvement is one more reason why staff considers the bank to be a fun and rewarding place to work,” Hatfield said. “The attitude of giving and caring is felt throughout the organization. It shows in the way employees get creative and excited about pitching in and helping out in so many ways.” CITY ELECTION, continued from page 19----------------- 2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT Sedan 2004 Pontiac Aztek V-6 AUTO, CHROME TECH WHEELS POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS, AIR THE FIRST SPORT RECREATION VEHICLE ■ WAS $23,995 ”*15,461 'GMS plus tax, title, plates. Rebate to dealer, includes GM matchng down payment up to $1000 Just announced “ WAS $21670 ”’16,286 $750 Bonus Cash ■ for GMS i *GMS plus tax, title, plates. Rebate to dealer, includes GM matchng down payment up to $1000 2003 GMC Yukon XL 2004 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4X4, DURAMAX DIESEL, SLT PKG, LEATHER. 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She’s a few credits short of earning an associate degree. Kleman serves as assistant treasurer at Hastings First United Methodist Church. She was appointed by the mayor to the seat when Don Spencer moved out of town. If elected, this will be her first full four-year term. Don Bowers is also running for the Third Ward seat. He said Hastings is a growing area; so, he does not support closing east­ west streets in the city. “We need to get across town, especially the factory people,” Bowers said. “I’m all for the library but at another location (instead of closing Mill Street). And he said he’s been watching council meeting on Channel 2. “It looks like two people do it all,” Bowers said. “I never hear a nay vote. It appears two people tell everyone what to do.” Also, he’s been displeased about Jefferson Street being tom up for two years. “We’ve complained with a petition to the city,” he said. “I figured I should get involved.” Bowers retired from 34 years at Hastings Piston with 17 years as a superintendent. He currently is a sales rep. He’s involved in the Michigan High School Athletic Association umpiring high school games. Bowers has played fast-pitch softball for Hastings teams. He has his high school diploma. Donald Tubbs is the lone candidate run­ ning in the Fourth Ward. Discharged from the Navy in 1966, he worked 18 years at Midwest Bumper in Grand Rapids as a sales representative. In the last five years, he and his wife, April, have owned and operated Adrounie House Bed and Breakfast on Broadway across from the courthouse. Tubbs is on the board of directors of the Michigan Municipal League’s elected offi­ cials academy, which provides education to elected representatives in city and village government. Also, he is on the Kiwanis Board of Directors. And he is a member and formi elder of Thomapple Valley Church. He has his high school diploma. Two scats on the Board of Review expii at the end of the year. Incumben Randoulph Teegardin and Richard Heal will run again. No one filed to challenf them. I c= � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-11-06.pdf 9fb41e3fab0427579b322e73e5f46046 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PU3UC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH SI HASTINGS W 49058-1893 Ag conference set Judge Shaw’s shoes at Cedar Creek 3 [ will be hard to fill See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 5 — .. —l- Mlwmi - State cross meet ‘scary’ See Column on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings JDANNER Thursday, November 6. 2003 VOLUME 150. No. 44 NEWS BRIEFS Church and state 1st Friday topic The Rev. Michael Anton, pastor of the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings for the past 34 years, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday session at noon Nov. 7. Anton is expected to talk about the notion of “separation of church and stale." He will speak to recent legal con­ troversy over saying “under God” in a part of the Pledge of Allegiance, about efforts in the Michigan Legislature to have ’intelligent Design" be given equal time in the classroom to the teaching of evolution and the social and legal battles over prayer in school. Anton has been active in the commu­ nity over the years, serving as president of the Hastings Boa d of Education and as chairman of the Board of Trustees for Pennock Hospital. The program, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is expected to last about an hour, including tune for questions and answers. Those who attend may bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Legislative Coffee slated for Monday The next Legislative Coffee program will be held at 8 a.m Monday, Nov. 10, at the County Seat Restaurant in Hast­ ings. Scheduled to appear are State Senator Patty Birkholz; State Representative Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, repre­ senting Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish io ’.alk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback PRICE 50C Mars close mayoral victory to be recounted by David T. Young Editor In perhaps the closest Hastings mayoral contest ever, Robert May apparently was elected Tuesday by a four-vote margin over Barry Wood. Also making things interesting was that the vote tally for Third Ward council member showed a 74-74 tie between Michelle Kiernan and Donald Bowers. Unofficial results showed May with 387 votes and Wood 383 in the race for a fouryear term to replace retiring Mayor Frank Campbell. Wood announced Wednesday morning that he indeed will ask for a recount. “I think I owe it to the people who voted for me because it was such a close race," Wood said. City Deputy Clerk Sherlyn Courtney said, •‘I can’t ever remember an election for Hastings mayor that was this close. And I don’t remember there ever being a tie vole for a council seat.’ Courtney said the vote tabulations arc sub­ ject to examination by the Barry County Board of Canvassers, which met Wednesday afternoon. Wood's recount request must be made within six days of the canvassers’ certi­ fication of the results, according to Barry County Clerk Deb Smith. “If a recount is requested, they will go through the process of counting the ballots,” Smith said. Members of the County Board of Canvassers are former County Clerk Norval Thaler, Yvonne Markley, Marge Cappon and Patricia Walton. Smith sits in as the board’s secretary. No one came forward Wednesday to sug­ gest a recount of the deadlocked Third Ward contest. If the results are certified, the winner will be decided, as prescribed by law, by drawing lots in a ceremony at a date to be determined later by the canvassing board. After the winner is chosen, a recount can he held at the request of either candidate. Apparent Mayor-elect May will lake take office Jan. 1. He was appointed to the City Council from the Second Ward in 1992 and was elected in 1993, 1997 and 2001. “I’m definitely glad it’s over," May said. “I appreciate the people who came out to vote. Robert May Both Barry and 1 are quite visible in the com­ munity and active on the council, so I'm not suprised it was close. But the city couldn’t go wrong; either of us would be an excellent choice (for mayor)." Because he still had two more years left on his four year term as Sfcqbd Ward cooacik man. his replacement will have tu be appointed early next year. Wood's defeat means he will be forced to step down from public life for now. He was first elected to his First Ward council seal in 1995 to replace Campbell and was re-elected in 1999. He also had been serving on the City-County Airport Board. However. Wood promises he has no plans to retire from public service. "There arc other places to serve," he said. May said he understands Wood’s desire to have a recount. “I’m sure he’s frustrated about it (losing by only four votes)," May said. "He worked very hard in this election.” May added, however, that he doesn’t think a recount will come up with any discrepan­ cies in the numbers. Klcman was appointed to her council seat arend. Paul Henry Trail closed this month The Middleville section of the Paul Henry Trail will remain closed every day this month until dawn on Monday, Dec. 1. Other portions of the Paul Henry Trail Next blood drive set for Nov. 20 A Red Cross blood drive is planned for 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Hastings Moose Lodge. 128 North Michigan, Hastings. Local Red Cross officials say consis­ tent blood donations are needed to main­ tain the supply. When asked, seve* out of 10 people believe the American Red Cross plays a strong role in saving lives by collecting and distributing blood. But of those same 10 people, asked if they will give blood in the next 12 months, almost half will say it's not in their plans. "Most people understand that many sick and injured people would die with­ out blood transfusions," says Fred Sterns, executive director of the Great Lakes Region Blood Services. "But many people don't realize they can make More NEWS BRIEFS, next page a little more than a year ago when Donald Spencer moved outside the city limits. Bowers, the challenger, also sought appoint­ ment to the same post. “I’m disappointed," Bowers said about Tuesday’s election results. “I would have liked to have it decided one way or the other. And I wish more people would have come out to vote." Kiernan was not available for comment Wednesday. In other Hastings city election results Tuesday, incumbent Dorothy Hawkins won her Second Ward seat by turning back chal­ lenger Kim Townsend 81 to 59. Hawkins was appointed earlier this year to fill out the remainder of the term of her husband, former Mayor Pro Tern Harold Hawkins, who died of leukemia. Cun Cybu'ski will be the only newcomer thus far on the council after he edged Ted Bustance, 135 to 129. Both were seeking the vacancy left by Wood’s running for mayor. Incumbent Donald Tubbs was unopposed in the Fourth Ward and he received 169 votes. Incumbents Randolph Teegardin and Richard Heath also were unopposed in their bids for another term on the Board of Review. Courtney reported there are 4,735 regis­ tered voters in Hastings and 774 showed up at the polls Tuesday, for 16.3 percent. The deputy clerk called the numbers "average" for a city election with contests, but no ballot issues. There have been elections in recent years that had no contests and low turnout totals. School budget woes force another look at Proposal A on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is spon­ sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to remain open for walkers and cyclists. Snowmobiles are not allowed on any portion of the trail. Nineteen Southeastern Elementary fifth-graders in Tim Newsted’s class held a mock election Tuesday morning and the results mirrored the community's, with Bob May winning narrowly. Students taking part were Sara Atender, Wayne Braden. Courtney Brewer, Tyler Bridgman, Lad Cowles, Thomas Davis, Courtney Gahan, Katie Kaufman. Cherie Kosbar, Celeste Lake, Matthew McKinnon. Kasey Moreno. Ryan Rogers, Gary Rountree, David Sheerer, Heather Sibley, Lindsey Standler, Desiree Tossava, Austin Trudgeon and Hailey Walsh. Newsted said. ‘A big emphasis this school year at Southeastern is citizenship. We are taking every opportunity to tearfj what It takes to be a good citizen and exerdsing one's right to vete is part of the educational process." Firefighters search for the cause of a house explosion on Lindsey Road in Orangeville Township on Oct. 31. (Photo by Marcie Westover) Propane leak cause of deadly explosion by Susan Temere Staff Writer A propane leak in the basement of the home at 8010 Lindsey Road in Orangeville Township was determined Wednesday after­ noon to have caused of a deadly explosion last Friday morning. Oct. 31. Fire Marshal Sgt Scott Leroy from the Michigan State Police of Paw Paw said the leak and subsequent buildup when ignited blew up the house shortly after 7 a.m. that day. Scott said the ignition source has not yet been determined and he said no further information about the source of the leak will be deter­ mined from the basement. However, he will continue investigating in other places. Criminal acts have been ruled out as motives, the fire marshal said. Linda L. Wyatt. 62, and Bruce L. Wyatt. 60. lost their lives from the blast that leveled the home. Bruce, a commercial roofer, owned Delton Roofing. Linda Wyatt was pronounced dead at the scene and her husband died Friday night at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He had bums over 90 percent of his body. The couple’s son. Bruce A. Wyatt, 35. was listed in fair condition Wednesday afternoon, as was his 10-year-old daughter. Kelsey Wyatt, a fifth-grader at Delton Kellogg Middle School. Kelsey lived at the Lindsey Road home with her grandparents, who had See EXPLOSION, pg. 16 J-Ad Graphics News Service The State of Michigan has announced a $900 million budget deficit and schools across the state are scrambling to figure out what to expect as they compete with other government funded programs in hard eco­ nomic times. The state is estimated to be $350 million short in education funding, so schools will have to plan for mid-year cuts on top of cuts made at the start of the school year. These recent budget woes for schools have caused some re-examination of. Proposal A. which is nearing its tenth year on the books as the principal way education is paid for in Michigan. Proposal A was passed by voters statewide in March 1994. Its provisions included rais­ ing the sales tax from 4 to 6 percent, placing a cap on property assessment increases each to 5 percent or the rate of inflation, a reduc­ tion in homestead property taxes to six mills and in business, commercial and industrial property to 24 mills, a cut in the state income tax from 4.6 percent to 4.4 percent, it kept the single business tax at 2.35% and increased taxes on cigarettes from 25 cents to 75 cents per pack. Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Clark Volz said. "With Proposal A. funding is based on sales tax. not property taxes. In bad times we’re not generating the funds we need, but it is a reflection of the society we serve; if our society is in trouble, so arc we. Wc (the public school system) can't generate a plan that will protect us from economic dif­ ficulties that our society faces, nor should we. If the households we serve need to make adjustments, then the schools should as well. When there is a downturn in the economy, there is a downturn for the pubic agencies involved.” With the move to Proposal A. the state is responsible for providing approximately 80 percent of school funding. Local districts cannot ask voters for additional funds (mill­ age) for operating purposes under Proposal A. Superintendent of Hastings Area Schools Christopher Cooley said figures show a cut as high as $185 to $200 in per-pupil funding. Cooley said with Michigan being a manu­ facturing-based state, it is facing problems due to businesses closing, citizens losing jobs and opting to save their money. This means a loss in income tax revenue and a decrease in sales tax revenue. Last year the state cut per pupil funding by $70, but was able to "soften the blowthrough alternative resources. Cooley said that this year there is no “wiggle room" and the state doesn't have any "untapped sources of revenue." The Hastings Area School System could see a loss of $600,000 in funding, with Cooley stating the "money situation is cata­ strophic." Under Proposal A. school districts arc pro­ vided a guaranteed minimum per-pupil level of funding, which has boosted funding for some of the poorest districts since 1994. Meanwhile, schools face problems when they lose students and are forced to make budget adjustments. “I think Proposal A. over the last 10 years, has worked." said Cooley. Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent Kevin Konarska sees the decision almost ten years ago as a good example of unintended conse­ quences. "When Proposal A passed during the 1993­ 94 school year, it transferred responsibility for schools to Lansing and away from local control." Konarska said. "Then when the leg- See PROPOSAL A, page 2 �Page 2 - Thursday. November 6. 2003 - The Hastings Banner PROPOSAL A, continued from page 1 islature tweaked Proposal A. it reduced some of the funds available to support public edu­ cation.” Konarska said he believes children don’t get a chance to redo what they lost due to belt tightening. “If a third-grader only has one year to be the best third grade possible, they lose out when education has been cut back. We can never replace that opportunity.” Thomapple Kellogg has been trying to keep cuts away from students. The district is lucky that it is a growing district, with an additional 67 students this year. Most residents cither don’t realize that local districts cannot raise millage for operat­ ing expenses or think that money raised from bond Issues for construction can be used for operating expenses. Konarska reminds everyone that operating expenses must come from Lansing. Money raised in bond issues can only be used to complete construction projects. "We certainly hope that the governor and NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page i difference in ensuring that blood is avail­ able.* Siems emphasized that volunteer blood donees are the only source of blood prod­ ucts for hospital patients. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old. weigh 110 pounds or more, and be tn good general health. Two serious plays planned at Delton Delton Kellogg High School will present two one-act plays “And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the Rforid of Anne Frank" and “lust Like Us” for their fall presentation Friday and Saturday, starting at 7:30 p.m al the DKHS auditorium. The Delton Kellogg Theater Arts Company will present the serious dramas etamining prejudice and intolerance. They are recommeuied for ages 14 and up. Admission is $4 per person. Directing the students will be Janet Tower, a DKHS teacher. ‘ Just Like Us" was written by Craig Sodaro and is a fantasy play that takes place in a park inhabited by two groups that do nor get along, the “Hues" and the "greens." The stop is named by the old tree in the park thu has been neglected. ".And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank" Arts Council auction slated This year’s Tbonrappte Arts Council suc­ tion is scheduled for Ssttfrday evening, Nov. 15. Local artists this year will create their own rocking chairs, which will be auctioned during the event This veer's auction, in the Greenery Room at the Middleville Inn. builds on the success of last year's "Riding into the Holiday" event. Several local artists designed rocking horses last year and this year's rocking chairs and other "rockin’" chairs will be up for bid as decorative addi­ tions to local hornet. The silent auction, with champagne punch, begins at 6 p.m. and dinner begins al 7. The tickets are S35 each. The live auction with Steve Stanton begins at 8 p.m. Meteorologist Terry DeBoer from WOOD TV-8 will be the emcee for the evening. An open house displaying the art works in the auction will be held today, Nov. 6. in the gallery at 117 State St. The works will be on display until Nov. 14. Veterans invited to school Nov. 11 was written by James Still and is a multi • Area veterans axe being invited to take media play that incorporates videotape of pan in a Veterans’ Day celebration at the two Holocinist survhww who knew Anne Hastings Middle Schoo! Tuesday. Nbv;1|t [ira*MS ’ 'a—.J j, Principal Mike Kaigsinskj said veaerans Cast members are selling tickets, and are welcome to bring a guest or invite ocher reserve tickets are available bv calling the veterans who did not receive an invitation. DKHS office at 623-9200. Plans call for starting with lunch at 12:30 Storytelling concert is Nov. 8 The YMCA of Barry County will join forces With the Northlands Storytelling Network to have a "Storytelling Concert" for area families from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8. at the YMCA Camp Algonquin. 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings. Prclessiona) storytellers from Wisconsin. Dlinois. Minnesota. Iowa and Michigan, including Jenifer Ivinskas Stratus of Hastings, will be verbally weaving stories. Tickets ate $5 and may be purchased al the door the trght of the event. Doors will open al 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served at intermission. In addition to the public, organizers of the event hope that all current and alumni campers and staff of Camp Algonquin and all YMCA families will attend. For more information about the upcom­ ing even, call Ivinskas at 269-945-4943 or YMCA Camp Algonquin at 269-945-4574. Thomapple Wind Band concert set The Thomapple Wind Band’s next con­ cert will be at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Four rehearsals will be held tn the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 pan. Thursdays. Nov. 6, 13 and 20. and Dec. 4. The band, under the direction of Joseph LaJoye, seeks new members who have musical experience, including string instru­ mentalists. Members of the adult ensemble come from as far away as Rockford, but are mainly from the Thomapple River area. Membership is open to any post-high school age musician who can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. All instrumentation is welcome, but the band especially needs clarinet and percussion playere, A child care program ($ 1/child) held near the band room, is available for rehearsals. The Thomapple Wind Band is a non­ profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the surrounding communi­ ty. There is nc funding other than donations received at the concerts. For more information on how to get involved or to borrow an instrument if needed, call Kim Dornke (945-918!) or LaJoye (945-9766). I I the legislature continue to keep K-12 educa­ tion as their highest priority. Only time will tell how the budget crisis will affect schools." Even with current budget woes. Proposal A has shown an overall 50 percent increase in funding for public schools. “With Proposal A the revenues generated from those industries is spread around, so every district can provide close to the same opportunities in education. It's not about pay­ checks. It’s not about salaries. It's about opportunities for our children." said Volz. "But. with Proposal A. in good times and in bad. we are still moving toward equity for our public scixxjls. In bad times everyone is going to suffer. But Proposal A is still a move toward equity for all districts." Proposal A also has provided a way to equally distribute funds so that no district is left behind. Assistant Superintendent of Lakewood Sch<x)ls Dave Doozan said that Proposal A did help close the gap between the rich and poor districts in the state. Doozan said that there still is about a 2 to 1 difference between the high and low end scale of district funds, but Proposal A has helped narrow the differ­ ence. • “We certainly hope that the governor and the legislature continue to keep K-12 education as their highest priority. Only time will tell how the budget crisis will affect schools.’ - Kevin Konarska. Thomapple ffjrtffrpp Superintendent Doozan noted that under the old system of property taxes, wealthier school districts would pass millages during slow economic by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Barry County Economic Development Alliance had some good news for residents of Middleville and the rest of the county Oct. 30. Economic Development Alliance Director Dixie Stadcl Manshum welcomed George Erickcek. Bob Trezise and Johi Hanieski to this meeting of local business owners and municipal leaders. The summit was co-sponsored by the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. J-Ad Graphics, the Barry Community Foundation and Barry County Telephone Company. Trezise, of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, praised Middleville and Hastings for working on their downtowns. He encouraged leaders from communities across the county to contact his office with ques­ tions. The MEDC has many programs and hopes to make sure that communities arc aware of what is available. Hanieski gave an historical overview and a review of where communities are now. He was responsible for some of the basic “Economics 101" discussion. Erickcek. bubbling over with excitement, told the audience of more than 100. “1 have good news about the economy of the area." But he did have a few warnings as well. Erickcek is the senior regional analyst for the W.E. Upjohn institute for Employment Research. He reported on current data, including some as new as Thursday afternoon, to show that Barry County is leading in positive eco­ nomic change. He described Barry County as “lookin’ good.” Barry County stands out when compared to other urban influenced rural counties in Michigan. Population is growing at the same time as households are declining. Private non­ manufacturing employment growth is stronger in Barry County than in the other counties. He concluded by saying, "ft is clear that the county's future depends on the strengths of its neighbors." He encouraged county leaders to work with neighboring areas. He did have a few warnings for business owners, including that while Barry County wages are lower than in surrounding counties, this is still a competitive disadvantage when compared to wages paid in Mexico or China. Trezise brings his experience as director of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s community assistance team to the summit. This unit uses smart growth strategies as it revitalizes and assists communities and down­ town areas. He is also managing the new Michigan Main Street. Blueprints for Michigan Downtowns, and buildi.ig downtowns program and incentives for communities participating in Brownfields programs. Hanieski is the principal of Economics Consulting Services LLC. The firm provides economic and community development expert isc and forensic economic analysis. Ingham County is one of the firm’s clients. He encouraged anyone interested in learning more about MEDC programs and options for local communities to call Business Account Manager Doug Voshcl! al 517-335-1844 for help with helping keep businesses in the com­ munity. Kara Wood is the community specialist work­ ing in the area. She can help with downtown projects, answer Brownfields questions and oth­ ers. She can be reached at 517-373-6217. While the number of households has dropped according to census and Internal Revenue Service figures, the population of the county continues to grow. "This is great news for your schools because this means there are more chil­ dren in your communities, but younger families Bernard Society to meet Monday Tlx: Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 pan. Monday, Nov. 10. in Room 10-11 at the Delton Kellogg Middle School. The public is welcome. The program will feature Bonnie Hogoboom, director of the Barry County Volunteer Center. She will talk about volun­ teerism. comment. also have a larger demand for services" Ericksek said. It costs more to provide services to residential. Ericksek also told the audience that residents of the county don’t seem to be unwilling to drive 40 minutes or more to their jobs as long as they can come back to their home in a rural atmos­ phere. One of die reasons that industrial businesses stay in the county is that they began here. "Homegrown companies are less likely to leave.” one audience participant said. Stadel Manshum opened the summit by telling the audience, “Economic development brings many challenges to our county. We need to focus on Barry County’s economic future. We need to share, plan and work together to be a prosperous county." She encouraged the audience to use informa­ tion to make sure that they made the best deci­ sions. While the audience came from throughout the county, some felt that much of the presentation was very Hastings centered. “I didn’t hear too much about Middleville or the townships." one person said. Questions from the audience following the presentation ranged from whether residential development is more costly to communities, is a local income tax in the future, to whether the MEDC will survive coming budget cuts at the state level. Erickcek said communities are going to have to decide on their future. If an industrial busi­ ness can not be attracted to the area, communi­ ties will have to pay for their own services and infrastructure. Trezise said. “Things might get a little tight but many of the funds we administer come from the federal government and remember they don't have to have a balanced budget” For more information about the Barry County Economic Development alliance call Stadel Manshum at 269-945-8995. Community Thanksgiving dinner slated Holiday grief workshop set someone who has recently experienced the death of a loved one. While (he whole world seems caught up with the gaiety erf the hol­ iday season. those who are grieving are struggling with the stinging reminder of what has been and will at never be again. “Getting through the holidays may be an ordeal and a challenge for them, rather titan a time of celebration." The educational grief workshop is designed to help the bereaved anticipate, navigate and cope with the upcoming Thanksgviving through Christmas and New Year season. The workshop will be offered between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Nov. 11. and between 5 and 6:30 p.m. later that same day. There is no charge for the workshop. Persons who want to register to receive more information should call Barry Community Hospice at (616) 948-8452 or 1 -<800)681-4985. was good. Proposal A would be good." Doozan said. “But it (Proposal A) falls short when the economy is bad." With less money coming in schools are forced to make cuts in creative and necessary ways. This includes teacher layoffs, short­ ened school days and school years, pay-toplay programs for athletics and extra-curricu­ lar activities and the general stretching of lim­ ited funds. During hard economic times programs like Proposal A arc pushed even further under the microscope. “When things get bad. as they are now. people need a scapegoat." said Cooley. At time of press, officials from DeltonKellogg Schools could not be reached for County gets encouraging economic development news p.m. in (be multi-purpose room, where stu­ dent council members will serve as hosts and hostesses. The menu will consist of a tossed salad, French bread, lasagna, coffee, milk and desert. After eating lunch, students, staff and veterans will proceed to the west gym for the assembly. There will be special seating for the veterans to recognize each individu­ ally. They also are free to bring in their uni­ forms and any medals or memorabilia, arti­ facts, etc. from time serving in the military. While in the gym. the Hastings Middle School band and choir will perform a few selectionsand speakers will be introduced. Karasinski said the middle school needs to know who will attend and how many by Nov. 5. Barry Community Hospice will be offer­ ing a holiday grief workshop, 'Getting Through the Holidays” twice on Tuesday, Nov. 11. at its offices at 450 Meadow Run, Hastings. A spokeswoman for hospice said, “The holiday season can be very difficult for times and poorer districts that could not raise funds would be left even farther behind. “It was predicted that when the economy The Barry County Economic Summit on Thursday, Oct. 30 brought some good news to the counties leading citizens. Presenting their views on the county’s past, present and future economic health were (from left) Bob Tresize, George Ericksek and John Hanieski. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Thanksgiving is a day set aside for sharing, caring and thanking God for His generosity. It’s also a day when no one should be alone, said Margaret Hollenbeck of Hastings. That’s a key reason why for many years she and her husband, Larry, with the help of vol­ unteers, have prepared and hosted a special Thanksgiving dinner for anyone who wishes to attend. “We want people to share that day with other people," she said. At 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27. the Hollenbecks again will have the welcome mat out for a special feast for all at First United Methodist Church in Hastings. There is no charge for the meal, but a free will offering may be donated by those who wish to contribute towards the cost. “We enjoy doing it,” Margaret said. The couple think of their time and labor to make Thanksgiving a blessing for others as a ministry. "It’s something we can do for the communi­ ty." she said. More than 200 people attended the event last year. The Hollenbecks welcome families, too. Sometimes large families gather for the day and don’t have room to celebrate in a small home or apartment so they attend the annual feast at the church instead. Most of the food preparation is done the day before Thanksgiving, she said, noting that she takes that day off from her job at Hastings Mutual Insurance to get as much d* ie as pos­ sible for the meal. Last year, Margaret made 25 pies for the feast. She will probably be making more this year. She plans to have about 10 different kinds of pie, ranging from traditional pumpkin to Dutch apple, pecan and even chocolate pies. The centerpiece of the menu will be turkey and dressing. Mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, several other kinds of vegetables and a couple of different salads, plus homemade rolls or bread also will be served. The Hollenbecks are appreciative of the people who donate turkeys and volunteer their time to help with the event. To better plan for the meal, the Hollenbecks ask that people make reservations by calling them at home, 945-4701. and leaving a mes­ sage with their last name and the number of people attending or call the church office at 945-9574. The church is located at 209 W. Green St. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 6. 2003 - Page 3 g conference at Cedar Creek Nov. 21 to tackle biofuels issues 4 Renewable fuel sources such as com-based ethanol and soybean-based biodiesel are cap­ turing the attention of everyone from auto manufacturers to legislators to the media. But what potential do these products hold for Michigan farmers? Find out by attending a one-day biomass energy and agriculture conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3;30 p.m. Friday. Nov. 21. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, south of Hastings. The conference will feature representatives of commodity organizations, governmental agencies and Michigan State University Extension, who will talk about the past; pres­ ent and future of biofuels and what they hold for farmers, manufacturers and consumers. ‘There is a lot of interest in these topics and a lot of new information available to fanners, agribusinesses and others," says Dennis Pennington. MSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent and one of the pro­ gram's coordinators. "Biofuels may be impor­ tant to fanners because they can offer an addi­ tional option for marketing crops." Kurt Roos, director of the Washingicnbased EPA AgSTAR Program, will speak about AgSTAR and the national picture cn on the com market. Keith Reinhok, director of field operations fcr the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee and Michigan Soybean Association, will provide an overview of the production of soybean-based biodiesel. Jack Rozddsky, MSU Extension Land Use Agent, will discuss the possibilities and chal­ lenges of anaerobic digestion, a biological process that occurs when certain bacteria are added to livestock manure during decomposi­ tion. The methane gas produced during the process can be converted to electricity that can be used to power the farm and resold to utility companies. "As our dairy farms become larger, anaero­ bic digestion becomes very viable for energy generation,” Pennington said. The conference will also feature panel dis­ cussions that will give audience members the chance to ask speakers questions about each topic presented. The registration fee is $25 for adults and $10 for students, it includes lunch, materials and refreshments. Space is limited. To regis­ ter, call (269)721-4190. For more information, contact tire Pierce Cedar Creek Institute at 269-7214190 or Dennis Pennington at the Barry County MSU Extension office at 269-945-1388. Renewable Energy in Michigan, Biomass Energy & Agriculture is sponsored by Pierce Cedar Creek institute and MSU Extension with support from the U.S. Department of Energy through the Michigan Biomass Energy program. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, a center for ecological education, features six nature trails on 660 acres of rolling hills, fields, forests, lakes, and wetlands. The mission of the insti­ tute is to protect and enhance our quality of life through ecological education, research and stewardship of the natural world. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is located south of Hastings on Cloverdale Road. 2.5 miles west of M-37 and four miles east of M­ 43. For more information or directions cal) (269)7214190. anaerobic digesters. Jody Pollok, executive director of the Com Marketing Program of Michigan and Michigan Com Growers Association, will discuss opportunities and challenges for ethanol production in Michigan and its impact Piano player praised Piano teacnor and accompanist Celia Demond (seated) was honored Sunday at a chorai concert at Lakewood High School. Demond is retiring after 27 and a half years of service to the Lakewood district. She has given piano lessons to hundreds of area youngsters and adults and continues to teach in her studio. She was presented with a bird house arrangement by Lakewood Choir Director Vallory Bunday. Flu shots planned for today The Barry-Eaton District shots on Thursday afternoon Nov. 6. at Barry-Eaton Department at 330 District W. PiercZ Cedar Creek Institute == Sunday, November 9"', 2003 Pleasejcin us In welcoming air new dif. Richard Centala. New menu sdecttoraE? Health Department will c ffer flu and pneumonia the S Health Woodlawn. Hastings, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. ’ Flu shots are $20. pneumonia shots are $25. Medicare B and Medicaid will be Sunday Brunch at Kiwanis selling wreaths Gordon Worth and Neil Brandl remind area residents that there is only one week left in the Hastings Kiwanis Wreath sale. Contact any member of Kiwanis to order. The group is also working with local businesses to sell pine garfrfhrf' Worth has even offered to infall the gariand. ~aa accepted. fridude an ccndet bar and a carving station. Seating at 11 tm and 1230 pm Please Join our program at US pm. Program te Tom Funke. Resident Manager of the Otis Ldte Audubon Sanctucry. Caf (269) 721-4190 for reservations Members $11 for adults and $5 for chtttn (ages 3-Bl fkn-Hembers $8 for adits ad $6 for chridren (ages 3 - 0) 701W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, MI Share the moments. Share the life." Rotary pancake supper is tonight The Hastings Rotary Club will have its Share Your Prints! annual pancake supper from 4:30 to 7 pun. tonight, Thursday. Nov. 6, at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The all-you-can-eat dinner will include pancakes, sausages, beverages and more. Tickets cost $4 apiece at the door. Proceeds will go to benefitting four- year scholarships. Rotary Youth Leadership Camp and other community programs. "What Matters... 284,763 lbs. of food were delivered to residents through the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. More people choose auto insurance through AAA because a friend recommended it. That’s right. With auto insurance through AAA, you get service tlat s so satisfying it’ll be no surprise that most of our insurance customers come.to AAA because someone they know recommended us. Plus, you can choose the coverage that’s right for you and your budget with the help of your local AAA agent — a friendly face in your neighborhood that can take care of all your insurance needs. But with AAA you don’t just get excellent customer service, you also get multiproduct discounts and superior claim service. That means when you call AAA with a claim, you talk to a real person, no matter what time of day or night it is. For your FREE, no-obligation insurance quote, That's what matters... BARRY COUNTY UNITED WAY Share your prints with those you love while sharing with the Barry County United Way! Now through November 15, with each original roll of film you bring for processing, you’ll receive an EXTRA SET OF PRINTS FREE and we will donate the cc to this year’s United Way Campaign. get Ln touch with your local .AAA agent. It does matter who processes your film! 1351 N.Broadway (M43) Hastings Hastings 226 Church St (269) 945-6388 XU' insurance 269.945.9105 MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 - 6:00 SATURDAY 8:30 -1:00 Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. t �Page 4 - Thursday. November 6. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Song birds deserve protection To the editor: use to kill a starling once in a while. I am really concerned about the hunters who want to kill mourning doves. This is a I wonder, what's next, maybe in the win­ ter a nice breast of snowbird? In the sum­ beautiful song bird which makes gentle mer, the wings or legs of a robin or maybe sounds and brightens everyone's morning a wren. or day. The people who want to kill doves, wtea seen on tv, seem to be actually drooling Please do what you can to discour­ age this totally unnecessary killing of song birds. . over a "dove steak.” I wonder if they realize that Meijer, or Doves mate for life - what gives anyone the right to kill a dove and make its mate Krogers, or any number of retail establish­ miserable for the rest of its life. ments. and restaurants sell all kinds of John A. Anderson. winged critters - already dead or maybe Nashville they could put their kill cravings to good Let’s not kill symbol for peace To the editor: I hunt and fish, but still I believe this is wrong to kill. Doves are not a nuisance nor do they cause trouble, so why kill them?” The dove, according to the Bible, it is the symbol of peace and we are going to kill this bird, just because other states permit it. Well. I hope you will have to go to Ohio or Indiana to do it. Eldon Shellenberger. Hastings Must we kill everything for the sport of it or in the name of sport? I am talking about House Bill 5029, which would allow dove hunting in Michigan. The dove is currently designated as a song bird and it ought to be kept as that. There are hardly any doves now after the predators have killed so many. Tragedy brings out ihe community' A couple of questions: ’TETT ER3 r . ' - J . • , ■ ■ To the edit'*-, Who would steal from the dead? Dear editor, that is placed on this lot is stolen. Anna Spiegel posted an article on What type of a person needs something Rituals of the Cemetery Dec. 9. 2002, so bad as to steal it from a cemetery plot, which stated. "Regardless of the object, where people are only trying to keep their whether it is religious or personal in ori­ loved ones' memories alive? Disgust gin. cemetery rituals are performed to maintain a connection with the dead, and goes out to the thieves who are stealing from cemeteries, particularly Riverside celebrate the meaning and impact of their Cemetery in Rutland Township, as they life. It illustrates that even though the must be very needy and selfish. deceased is no longer part of this world, Unfortunately, we are unable to use their life has made an impact on those left this common ritual, that people has = used behind. It is not only a ritual commemo­ throughout the world for many cenciries, rating death, but a ritual to celebrate life." in order to keep our dad's memory alive, Seven years ago. we lost our father due as nothing is safe at his plot. To the indi­ to an unfortunate automobile accident. viduals) who have decided to "steal from Since then, we have paid our rescects, the dead," shame on you! Please find the and have attempted to keep his cemetery decency, if it's within you, to honor those plot beautiful with things such as special no longer living on earth, by allowing us wooden trains, eternal solar lights, flow­ this simple ritual. In the end. you will pay ers, etc. However, apparently someone in the for your wrongdoings. Please stop steal­ were in need of help to save their lives. The was people of Orangeville are good hearted. area has decitted to not allow us to have The Zimmerman Family, rocked last week when the Wyatt family's They are hard-working people who. for the most part, do right by each other and raise this type of remembrance, as everything Hastings their children the best way they know how. The overwhelming response I heard last Whatever happened to Halloween? To the editor: The community of Orangeville house exploded and was destroyed, taking the life of Linda Wyatt, age 62. and later her husband, Bnice Wyatt, 60. It left Bruce Wyatt Jr. and his daughter. Kelsey, serious­ weekend was, "It could have been my fam­ ing! ly injured. ily.' The lesson I heard over and over again To the editor: to Michigan. Halloween had always been My mother. Charlene L. Shumaker, owns the Gun River Inn, formerly the that was etched into the hearts of those indi­ I sat in my living room on Halloween the same, with kids (and sometimes viduals I came into contact with was just to night, Friday, Oct. 31, waiting for the adults) dressing up in costumes and Orangeville Tavern, and has for about 15 learn to love their families more and to trick-or-treaters to come down my street. parading the streets, visiting homes here years. During that time I have watched the appreciate the gifts that their families bring Because it was Halloween and I live and there in a sociable community get- community become transformed. I have to them. So for me to see strangers jump to die aid of someone in need is not surprising. It is. alone at age 90,1 was afraid to go to the together. We stocked our homes with lit­ experienced the people who were trouble­ makers grow up and get over it. I watched door if these "spooky creatures” were to tle candy treats and looked forward to come, so I didn't turn on my porch light. greeting my mom as she waged a business owner's based on my experience, an extension of a But no one came and when I looked Halloweeners, clamoring for their treats war on drugs and systematically kick them community of caring people who have known each other and their families for down my street, I couldn't see any traffic at the door. out of the tavern. It's no different than for any other bar many generations, people whose kids play the little constumed I just hope these modem times don't or any pedestrians. Finally, at 9 o'clock. I gave up and in find a way to take away this community shocked disbelief, I settled down for the tradition of togetherness and mutual night make believe sociability. I have also spent the last year working sports with other people's kids, who go to school together. People who farm, raise there te make he place better and 1 have horses and work hard to build our commu­ come to know tile community. I am grateful nity — shopping malls, homes and logging mills. All living in the beautiful rolling hills In my 90 years of celebrating or at least As loyal Americans, all for one and one watching this traditional night of fun. I'd for all. this is an annual opportunity to and near the flowing streams of a commu­ never seen such a thing renew and strengthen our basic beliefs in owner during these times, by the way. that those hard times arc over. That is why I was amazed when I heard nity known as Oiangevilie Township. on the news someone say he was surprised that two strangers would risk their lives to Rev Vicki L. Shumaker, BFA, MA, come to the aid of the Wykn family when • ■>, Hastings their family home was blown upjmd they , The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. 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Thoughts of my life took me back u Ruth Davis. the east to New Wffc State, to Indiana and ’ ■ •: I Hastings U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Reoresentative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Change state bird? State Senator Patricia Birkholz has introduced legislation changing Michigan's state bird from the robin to the Kirtland’s Warbler. How do you feel about such a change? I am writing in regards to a couple of things: 1. Has Barry County considered cutting all benefits paid to the county commissioners? Why should they get their benefits paid for them when there are a lot of other part-time employees who have to pay for theirs? Let’s cut the commissioners' benefits. 2. Why is it that every Thursday the gas stations in Hastings seem to raise their prices by five to ten cents per gallon, yet each receives its gas fillup on tlte Monday before? Deb James. Hastings Road Rally was a blast To the editor: I wanted to take this opportunity to tell the Barry County Cnamber of Commerce bow much we enjoyed the Road Rally one fine Saturday in October. The task of putting on such an event is not easy, and everyone who helped make the tour a success should be congratulated for all their hard work. I could not possibly mention everybody who gave up part their weekend so the participants could enjoy and be part of your community during the color tour. 1 just want to pass on our good thoughts to the many involved in this event. This was our first time to be involved in sucn an event and we enjoyed visiting all the various points and communities in Barry County. The hosts were most accommodating and made everyone feel welcome. On behal*. of our club, we want to express our appreciation to the community, sponsors and tlic many, many volunteers involved in this project for a very pleasant fall day, and we’re looking forward to next year. Kay and Allan Graham, Lost Again Car Club, Portage, Mich. Correction: A headline above a story in this week’s Reminder incorrectly reported die name of the church that will have a revival series Nov. 6-9 with the Rev. Marvin Meeker. It will be held at the Grace Brethren Church on Powell Road. "What ' Natters... 242 senior adults received HOT MEALS delivered to their homes or Friendship centers from Commission on Aging. That's what matters... BARRY COUNTY UNITED WAY n>e Hating. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. PubUMdb, A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacob. Pra&dent Wee Ptmtoent Steven Jacobs Secretary.Treasurer • NEWSROOM * David T. Young (Editor) Elaine GHbert (Assistanf Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Emily Warnet, Lake Odessa: “This is a difficult ques­ tion. The Kirtland's Warbler is a Michigan bird, but most people know what a robin looks like. 1 guess I agree with keeping the robin as state bird." I Aaron Lomonaco, Hastings: “Hey, we need to keep it real. Why change the state bird when there arc more important issues?" Kristie Schultz, Middleville. “1 don’t think it should be changed. It is part of the history of the state." Matt Taylor, Middleville: “Keep the robin. Otherwise people will get confused and it would be too hard to remember.’’ Parker Rackow, Caledonia: “The robin’s been the slate bird for years and I think we should leave it the state bird." Tyler Arndt, Middleville: “The state should keep the robin the state bird. It ties the past to the future when our state bird is the same it was for our par­ ents and grandparents." Sandra Ponsetto Susan Temere Cathy Rueler Marcie Westover • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CiasfM&ad ads accepted Monday ffvough F««y B 00 im to 5 30 pm . Saturday* 8 X am. to Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subacriptton Rataa: $25 per year In Barry Carty $27 per year in adjoewg courftee $29 per year etoewhere POSTMASTER Sand addrrn changes to: P.0 Box B Hast«gs Mi <9058-0602 Second dem Postage F>d al Haaangs. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Bai nor — Thursday, November 6. 2003 - Pege 5 Mi/ Op 3 Richard Shaw leaves a legacy of fairness the peacemakers, "Blessed are for So it was written in the Gospels as part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. in With that mind, we benefit to himself. I've thought so highly of his conflict they shall inherit the earth." in Barry resolution skills that I suggested in this space not long ago he and four others be called in to mediate the unfortunate County have been blessed for the last 17 issue of entertaining at the Commission years with a peacemaker, a problem on Aging. Though my suggestion was solver, a man who tries to bring people virtually ignored by the County Board together to reach agreement. of Commissioners. Shaw pronounced Such a talent has served retiring Probate Judge Richard Shaw well, and therefore it has made life around here more than just a little bit better. himself ready, willing and able to meet this challenge. That says about something Dick Shaw's character. He has always shown himself ready to do Shaw was a promi­ nent attorney in the what it takes to make Hastings area before this a better place to his live. He sets a model appointment as pro­ for public officials to he received bate judge in 1986. follow. During his time on I have no trouble in the bench, he earned saying that if all pub­ a solid reputation for lic officials were as being fair, compas­ conscientious, caring sionate and for know­ and ing and fair minded as Dick Shaw, the world understand­ would ing the law. We live in an era be a better place. when too many who This is not to men­ are elevated to lofty tion Shaw's consistent of positions fairness and compas­ power in his become bullies, dic­ sion tatorial and arbitrary. most important con- Too many dealing stituency — children. let their power and position go to their heads Rarely have I ever heard complaints and they seem to forget they must sene about his work. the people, not the other way around. And another thing. When Barry I can’t think of one instance in which County took on the momentous task of Shaw ever lost sight of his role as a pub­ consolidation and cooperation as a lic servant and his role as a facilitator, a model for a more efficient and speedy peacemaker, a problem solver. justice systen. Shaw was more than on Whenever a public issue became so the team. difficult it threatened to tear opr com­ So let’s add up the adjectives and munity apart, I often thought of Richard adverbs — fairness, compassion, intelli­ Shaw as the best choice to bring people gence. understanding, problem solving, together. I'll never forget his role as peacemaking, cooperation mediator between the City of Hastings working. All of that will be leaving us at and Rutland Township on sewer and the end of January with his retirement. water extension. Though his proposal wasn't adopted, it demonstrated his and hard We’ll most certainly miss you, Dick Shaw. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics keen sense of fairness and willingness to work for the public at no personal TK cast working hard on ‘Mouse that Roared’ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer “If you like to root for the underdog, come and see the high school drama production of “The Mouse that Roared” says Thomapple Kellogg High School Director Trisha Rickert. The performances arc scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22, in the high school auditorium. The cast of more than 20 talented high school students has been rehearsing furiously since early October. This play is based on a story by Leonard Wtbberly that began as a serial in the Saturday Evening Post. It is a gentle farce with much for the audience to ponder even after almost 50 years. The play includes sharp wit and wisdom with Duchess Gloriana, just 22, trying to keep her tiny country afloat after a California winery does a ripoff of her country's only product, “Pinot Grand Fenwick." Her solution is to declare war on the United States. The method in her madness is that her study of recent history suggests that the surest way to wealth is to lose a war with the U.S., which then pours aid, relief and rehabilitation on the vanquished. When her declaration of war is considered a prank, Gloriana decides to escalate! Tully Bascomb, in charge of Grand Fenwick's small army of bowmen, launches an attack on New York City. But instead of surrendering, Bascomb upsets all calculations and wins. The play was made into a movie of the same name, starring Peter Sellers, in the 1960s. Performing in the Middlevile cast ate Caitlin Adams, Paul Adams, Kaylin Barnes, Beth Beard, Jordan Chavis, Tho n Dettman. LoriAnn DeWitt, Keith Fuleki, Jessica Gias. Elena Gormley, Alaina Haselden, Miki Moore, Michelle Nesbitt, Dwain Reynolds, Alex Robinson. Chaney Robinson, Luke Rosenberg, Kyle Selleck, Kyla Sisson. Nick Tumes, Kirsten VanDerMeer and Hillary Welton. Student assistant for this production is Bethany Nelson. Frequently asked questions about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Robert Longstreet is a partner with the lawfirm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Longstreet, LLP, Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term care planning, elder law. nursing home rights, business transac­ tions. real estate and general civiUcriminal law. Historically, attorneys have been asked to pro­ vide estate planning advice regarding two areas: probate and estate tax avoidance. With many of our clients spending a large portion of their estate on nursing home care, a third area of estate planning has emerged al Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Longstreet: Long Tenn Care Planning. With clients facing the extraordinary emotional and financial demands associated with long-term care, we seek to provide reliable advice regarding this complex area of the law. Frequently Asked Question: My attorney told me I should have a trust to avoid probate. Will the trust help shelter my assets so I can qualify for Medicaid if my spouse or I should go into a nursing home? The answer to this question is generally “NO”. Although trusts are a very useful estate planning tool for clients to avoid the cost and effort of probate, most trusts accomplish noth­ ing in the way of sheltering assets from the costs of nursing homes. 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What a greet house lor a yoing tarrWy staring out HraMWJOO TMK-337 - Hartage Chartar Twp. and Schools - New Craftsman buft 2003. 1500 sq. ft. ranch. Three bedroom with master suae. MR. two bathroom, attached two stat form and Cth bedroom and plumbed tor a third bari al on one and a had acres. 5 met. Iran town. 12 morth txriden warranty. New Price................................ 4174JOO SELLERS/ BUYERS IF YOU RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE CALLTRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION �Page 6 - Thursday, November 6, 2003 — The Hastings Banner |____________ Undo Wyatt Sandra Marguerite Peck Linda Wyatt, age 62. passed into glory on Friday, Oct. 31, 2003. to be with her father. William DeRoos, who preceded her in death. Linda was a loving wife to her husband. Brace, who also tragically lost his life the same day. She leaves to cherish her memories, her mrther. Lucille DeRoos, daughter and son­ in-law, Terra (Kevin) McMahon of Middleville; son. Bruce Wyatt Jr and special granddaughter, Kelsey. She also leaves her sisters. Avis Baird. Dora Werkema, Dorene Nickerson. Joyce (George) Fosmore, Helen (Tom) McBride, Carole (Jerry) Eisenlohr, brothers, Richard (Winnie) DeRoos. Adrian (Dorethy) DeRoos. Russell (Jackie) DeRoos A Bill DeRoos. At her request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Gun Lake Community Church on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. Burial at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek, Mich. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to granddaughter. Kelsey. Arrangements by Archer. Hampel and Kubiak, Wayland Chapel. HASTINGS - Sandra Marguerite Peck, age 67, of Hastings, died Thursday, Oct. 30. 2003 at her home. Sandra was bom Feb. 19, 1936 in Barry County, the daughter of William and Mary (Poland) Cramer. Sandra married Bernard Lynn Peck Jr.. June 26. 1954. She was a member of the lady's auxiliary club, she collected different kinds of frogs, enjoyed music, singing, flowers and crochet­ ing. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary (Poland) Cramer, and brother-in-law, Maurice Peck. Surviving is her husband Bernard Peck Jr. of Hastings, Jeffery Peck of Spruce, Marc Peck of Schoolcraft, Timothy Peck of Hastings, father, William Cramer of Fruitland, Florida, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 3, 2003 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. George Speas officiating, bur­ ial was at Striker Cemetery. The family is being served by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49030. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-302* church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 «zn.; Sunday School lit) un.: Sunday Evening Service 600 pjn; BiNe Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 803 S. Jefferaon. Father Al Rimeil. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Masses 8:30 ltd. and 1IOO a.m . Confess*® Saturday 3:30-4:15 RM HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott Church phone. 269­ website: Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett Office hours, WedJThun.. 9 a_m. to I p.m. Sunday Morning: 9.30 am. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning Warship Sunday. 64 p m. Sr. High Moore. 943-4995 Church www.hopeum.com Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Sunshine PreSchoul (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9­ 11:30 am. 12-2:30 pjn. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) and Middle School Youth, (evening mrii HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hutfaf*. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pauor Sunday School 9:33 a.m.; classes for ail aga. Mornin-; Worship 10:45 am. Nunery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6.00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.-Q0 p.m. are; Rainbows or JJ. Bible Qiu (ages 2 through 7 or First grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-J2), Youth Mimstnes or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adah Bible Study•- No age limits. at 6 pm.). Wednesday 64 p.m. h. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting, (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Sen ices- Morning Prayer. 11.-00 a.m. Holy Conununioa. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6OO pm. for more information calf 795-237U 9:15 am or Rev David T Hustw*;k 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Boo* of Common Prayer used for all servic­ WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastmgv. MI 49038. Res Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Service*: Sunday. 11W a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Mcitwrr inorm <j inc worm-vnae Anglican Comnuuiiitn." 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Pr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr F. William Voetberj. Director of Mmmc Sunday Wonhip 1a.m. and 10 a.m. Children’s Chapel and Sunday School M 10 un. Sundr. Nunery Available at 10 aun. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. Utt) a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service. Wednesday: 7.-00 pjn. Services far Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worship 11:00 un.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Pmyer Bible 700 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616,945-9392. Sunday Wonhip 10 ajn.-l I a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator Sunday School 9.30. Church Service 10:30 am. es. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST B APTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Cmrie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Muustnes. Pastor Ryan White. Youth 930 a.m. Sunday School far ril <es; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m.. Evening Service; 7.00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Cali Church Office, 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE ( MMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellow-ship Time before the service. Nunery. children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOW aHIP MINISTRIES A Spin! filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south or Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10.30 am. 6.00 pm; Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club for boys A girts ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. -Where Everyone ts Someone Special." For information call 1-6I6-73I-5I94 or I-517452-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippuuu 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please loin us Sunday: Bible Class 10.00 am.. Worship 11 .-00 am. 600 pm. Wednesday: Bible Claes IM pm. Classes for all ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages M 945 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. This information on worship services is provided by The Hasting' Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member ED I C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • ’’Prescriptions ’ 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pasr*. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hasting*. Mau Sunday at 9:30 am. GRACE OF GOD FFJXOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 am.-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 Slate Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom’s Market)., Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor, Brian Teed. Psator of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-9454121. Nunery available for all services. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Adult classes: Jesus Can Relate. Paretttmg Teenagers A The Fruit of the Spirit. Worship service at 10 30 a.m Sermon Topic through November 2nd. "Home Improve­ ment Series.” Kid’s For Christ 10:30 un (during workshop for 4 yean thru 3rd grade) 400 pm Quiuers and Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm. Wednesday Midweek: 9:00 a_m. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Sing’n Share (Adults). Youth 6ch-12th grades, and CLC (Christian Life Club) 3 yrs. old thru 5d> Grade. NEW Bi-monthly (all church) Coffee fellowship September 28th 10.00 am. and Senior Coffee Hour begins Thursday. September 18th 930-11 a.n. Fun-Fridays 7-9 pm Jr. Hi Sept. IM & Sr. Hi Sept. 19th meet at the new church property. North M-43. plan to get ditty. Coming up: Oct. 4th Bonfire 4 pm. (all church) also at the new property . Join us soon, we look forw ard to worshiping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street, Hastings. Phone 269 945-9414 Michael Amon. Pastor Thursday. Oct 23 -100-700 pm. Red Cross Blood Drive; 3:45­ 7:45 pm Clapper Kids; 5:45-7JX p.m. Grace Notes; IM p.m.. Adventures; 700 pm. Choir. Sat­ urday. Oct 25 - 10 am. Catechism 4; 11 .-00 LB. Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 8.00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Oct. 26 - 8:00 A 10:45 am Worship 930 am Sunday School; 12:30 pm. Children’s Choir. 6:00-800 pm. Middle School Youth Group. Monday. Oct 27 - 700 pm. Vision Tuesday. Oct 28 - 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Oct. 29 - 10:00 am Wordwatchen. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) fame* voyager net Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Houma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 am - Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ Richard K. Ellsworth Lillian Richman Mildred R. Page HASTINGS - Richard K. Ellsworth, age 72, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus. Grand Rapids. Richard K. Ellsworth was born on Oct. 29, 1932 in Yankee Springs, the son of William and Evaline (Walters) Ellsworth. He was raised in the Yankee Springs, Middleville area and attended Middleville schools. He was married to Mabie M. Ellsworth on June 9, 1952 in Indiana. He was employed at Bradford White Corp and retired after 22 years of service. Richard attended Nashville Baptist Church. NASHVILLE - Mrs. Lillian Richman, age 94. of Nashville passed away Tuesday. Oct. 28. 2003 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Richman was bom Dec. 22, 1908 in Sudbury, Ontario, the daughter of Nickolas and Rose (LcDuc) Butler. Lillian and her family moved to Michigan when Lillian was a young girl where she Richard and his wife. Mabie, shared the same birth month with just one day apart. Richard left to be with the Lord on his birthday so that he could be with Mabie the next day for tier birthday. We miss them both so much. . He is survived by his daughter, Tammy (Ken) VanBelkum of Hastings; step-son, Wayne (Donna) Jarvie Sr. of Cedar Springs; nine grandchildren, Tangie VanBelkum of Hastings. Samuel (Jennifer) Shriver of Aiea. Hawaii, Ken (Kenny) VanBelkum of Hastings, Devin Jarvie of Cedar Springs, Wayne Jarvis Jr. of Wayland, Dale Jarvie of Minto, N.D., Glori Scolley of Austin, Texas, Charlene Holbert of Alto, Wendy Petersen of Howard City; one great granddaughter, Kylie Shriver, three sisters; three brothers and his retirement years when they moved to Fl Lauderdale. Ha. She moved back to the Nashville area to be close to her family in the early 1990’s. Lillian was employed as a secretary at Allegany Steel Company in Detroit over 20 years retiring in the early 1980’s. In her earlier years she enjoyed hunting and fishing. Lillian was known for her abili­ ties as an excellent cook and seamstress. She also enjoyed gardening; while in Honda she grew the sweetest pineapples in her garden. She is survived by her sister, Mary Jane (Melvin) Norberg of Nashville and several nieces and nephews. Site was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin, who passed away in April of 1977; and brother, William. VERMONTVILLE - Mrs. Mildred R. Page, age 76. of Vermontville passed away Saturday. Nov. 1, 2003 al Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing. Mrs. Page was born Jan. 29, 1927 in McKenzie. Tenn., the daughter of Elisha and Cora (Wilson) Aylor. She was raised in the McKenize, Tenn, area and attended area schools. After high school she continued her education and received her real estate brokers license. On Nov. 21,1948, in McKenzie, Tenn, she married Edsel Page. The couple began their married lives together in the McKenzie area, moving to the Vermontville area in 1973 after purchasing a family farm. Mildred had many varied interests some of which served as occupations. She had an entrepreneur’s spirit which she used to buy and develop several real estate ventures through the years. Mildred also had a passion for antiques and was very active in the antique market. In her spare time she enjoyed doll collect­ ing. crocheting, and basket weaving. She was truly an artist with her hands. She is survived by her children Elvira (Gene) Boucher of Memphis, Tenn., Edsel B. Page Jr. of Memphis, Tenn., Lanny (Margerate) of Memphis. Tenn., Sheri (Al) Reynolds of Vermontville. Christie (Dave) Trimble of Sarasota, Fla., Ben Page of Vermontville, and John (Theresa) Page of Grand Ledge; one sister, Gretchen Vaughn of McKenzie, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren and 10 twin brother. Ray; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Mabie M. Ellsworth; his parents, William and Evaline Ellsworth; brother. Howard Ellsworth; step­ mother, Zella Ellsworth; grandchildren. Sherri Edwards and Bonni Jarvie. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 3, 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Deano Lamphere officiat­ ing. Interment Coman Cemetery, Yankee Springs Township. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. attended local schools in the Pontiac area. After high school, Lillian continued her education by pursuing a degree in cosmetol­ ogyOn Oct. 7, 1926, at the First Methodist Church in Pontiac, she married Marvin Richman. The couple spent their married lives together in the Detroit area, until their Funeral services were held Friday. Oct. 31, 2003 at the Daniels Funeral Home. Pastor Daine Bowden officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Lloyd Mutschler CLARKSVILLE - Lloyd Mutschler, age 81, of Clarksville, passed away at Pennock FIRST PRESBYTERU> CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 a m. Traditional Worship; 1000 am Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 10:10 am Church School; 11-JO a.m. Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broad­ cast over W BCH AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided for both servic­ es SPECIAL EVENTS: Friday. Ntn. 7 - Honduras Mtadoa Trip Leaves; Candidate Weekend begin*! Satur­ day. Nos. 8 - 2J8-4:38 pm Open House b Sharpe HJi. Sunday. Nov. 9 - IM pm Special Coagregatbab ItaRag b Sharpe Hal. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Hospital on Thursday morning, Oct 30, Martha Ainsworth MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Martha Ainsworth, age 90. of Middleville, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003. She was precedettin death by her husband, Cwt; her brotherjS^bttn, Henry, Harold, Rfctmrd, George Moomey ; and a sister, Dorie 2003. He was bom in Campbell Township on Aug. 28, 1922 to Marion and Mary E. (Jackson) Mutschler. Lloyd was a lifelong resident of the Clarksville area where he was loved by his family and friends and was well-known for his good sense of humor. Maddox. She is survived by: her sons, Carl (Mary) Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; sons, Marion and John; daughter, Ainsworth. James (Jdyce) Ainsworth. Dave (Char) Ainsworth, Fred (Linda) Ainsworth; Joan; and brother, Lyle. He is survived by his children. Bliss 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren, her sisters. Evelyn Fields, Marge (Harold) Teeter. Lillian (Ted) Kass, Mary (Frank) Steed; her sistersin-law and brother-in-law, Linda (Carrol) (Telma) Mutschler and Lloyd (Robbie) Mutschler of Clarksville, Richard Mutschler Ardema. Ursella Ainsworth. Ellen Moomey, John Smith, George Maddox; numerous nieces and nephews including a special niece, Sharon Collins; and special friends, the Kokmeyer family. The family will greet visitors Thursday, Nov. 6 from 2 to 4 pjn. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Stroo Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held 11 ajn. Friday, Nov. 7. 2003 at Stroo Funeral Home. Pastor Mick Funderburg will officiate. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardeas. Memorial contributions may be given to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th Street, S.E., Grand Rapids. and Judy (Leo) Parker of Saranac. Jackie (Dave) Kilboum of Lowell. Elaine (Lloyd) Lake, Rosa (Henry) Hopkins and Mary (Roger) Dukes of Stanton, Jill Rios of Lansing, Shirley (Erven) Brokaw of Fenwick, and Imogene (Dave) Salas of Coldwater, sister, Helen Strickland of Lake Odessa; sister-in-law, Janet Mutschler of Saranac; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Burial followed in Clarksville Cemetery. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel. Clarksville. Betheline L “Betty” Tate Mrs. Betheline I. “Betty" Tate, age 83, of Hastings, died Monday. Nov. 3. 2003 at NASHVILLE - Mrs. Jean E JongbloedUnterhorst, age 91. of Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville, died Friday. Oct. 31. 2003 in Pennock Hospital. A memorial gathering will be scheduled at a later date Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family is being served by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. She was born tn *^shawaka.. IN qn Dec. 15, 1922 the daughter of the late Wesley M. and Eoyth (Fox) Tifft. She was married to Edwin H. Lash on Oct 24. 1946. He died July 3, 1957. She lived in Middleville for several years where she was very active in the youth activ­ ities of the Middleville Baptist Church. She was married to Robert James Johnson on June 17.1960. He died on Aug. 19,1972. She is survived by three children, John Lash, Coralie (Lash) Seymour, and Richard Johnson; six grandchildren; four great grand­ children; two brothers. Don Tifft of Jackson and Bill Tifft of Miamisburg, OH. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5,2003 at the funeral home. Burial was in Mendon Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements were made byEickhoff Funeral Home, Mendon. Frances King FREEPORT - Frances King, age 96. of Freeport, went Home to be with her Lord on Sunday morning, Nov. 2, 2003. She was bom in Newaygo Co. nty on Jan. 17,1907 to Martin and Caroline (Schmucker) Hochstetler. Frances was a life-long member of the Bowne Mennonite Church. She had been very involved with 4-H for many years and loved teaching girls to sew. Many women in the community also will be one hour piror to service time. Burial at Rutland Township Cemetery. learned to quilt from Frances. The joys in Frances’ life always revolved Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. The family is being served by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway LOUISVILLE KY - Ethyle L. (Lash) Johnson, age 80. of Louisville. KY died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003 at North Suburban Hospital in Louisville. Funeral and committal service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday. Nov. 7, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton will officiate. Visitation Pennock Hospital in Hastings. porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am. - Refreshments; 11.00 am. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for aces five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - IM pm Bell Choir rehearsal. 800 Chancel Choir rehearsal THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE'Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7.00 pm prayer meeting in the lounge. great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Edsel; grandson. Seth Page and two brothers. Woodrow and Emery Aylor. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Nov. 4, 2003 at the Daniels Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to The McRec Guest House. Hastings. MI 49058 around her church and family. She is survived by her children. Donald (Kathy) King of Ada, Dolores (Robert) Aspinall of Freeport, and Robert (Gloria) King of Freeport; 10 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; one great great grandson, sis­ ters, Edna Kauffman. Minnie Wise, Onida Chapman, and Caroline (Seymour) Bouwens; and many other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles King; son. Lloyd King; granddaugh­ ter. Annette Aspinall; sisters, Sarah Hochsteder, Elizabeth King, and Sovila Bailey; and brothers. Wayne. Floyd, David, and Leonard, Hochstetler. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003 at the Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.nt on Thursday. Nov. 6 at the Bowne Mennonite Church (14076 76th Street SE). Burial will follow in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Bowne Mennonite Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. �Tbe Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 6. 2003 - Page 7 HEEF approves grants to help local education by Elaine Gilbert about Michigan because Monroe includes Assistant Editor information about the state's history and "With state budget cuts looming on the wildlife. • Busing costs for all fourth graders to horizon, now more than ever before, we need continued financial support," be said. Hastings Education The Enrichment Foundation last Thursday approved a vari­ HEEF President Randy Teegardin. ety of requests from Hastings Area School have the opportunity to observe state gov­ HEEF also awards scholarships to grad­ System teachers and principals to fund spe­ ernment operations by visiting the State uating Hastings seniors in partnership with cial programs, field trips and educational Capitol materials. Museum. and Michigan the Historical local businesses, service clubs and individuals. • Evening programs for fifth grade stu­ HEEF Board members agreed to fund $3,532 of educational enrichment requests dents attending Ebersole Environmental and will be considering other funding pro­ Center Camp. The special programs will ry of a deceased person or in living tribute posals throughout the school year. Many of the requests also receive partial funding reinforce curriculum concepts and/or sup­ to commemorate a special event or some­ port socialization and teamwork skills from local Parent Teacher Organizations, taught during the day. one's retirement, anniversary, etc. Contributions to HEEF are • A trip to Cotant's Apple Orchard to individual parents and other sources. HEEF accepts monetary gifts of any size, and they also may be given in memo­ tax deductible, and there are two ways to give. All teachers and principals in the school view the making of cider, enjoy a hayride One option is to contribute directly to the district are welcome to submit funding and pick apples. Five to seven year old stu­ dents in five classes from Northeastern will HEEF General Fund by making checks requests for all grade levels, elementary through adult education. Projects receiving recent HEEF funding payable to HEEF. These direct donations are used to fund special classroom projects, be participating. • A "Victorian Christmas" will be the educational enrichment materials and field are: • A Binder Park Zoo trip next May for focus of a trip to Historic Chariton Park at trips. Donations to the scholarship fund may developmental kindergarten, emotionally Northeastern. ■ A Battle Creek opera performance for be made payable to the Barry Community Foundation with the designation that the dents at Northeastern. all fourth grade students in Hastings Area gift is for the HEEF Fund. This option • Fact-filled videos to coordinate with kindergarten reading and social studies Schools mentally impaired and kindergarten stu­ this December classes six by Rose Central allows the giver to take advantage of the Music Michigan Community Foundation Tax programs. The proposal was submitted by School will outline the program prior to the Credit for 50% of the donation, up to a Southeastern School, but the videos will be March performance. and Auditorium. St. The at Community $400 gift from a couple. That credit is available to classes throughout the district. • Busing costs foi all second graders to deducted from the amount of state income The videos will enhance the learning of attend a Grand Rapids Symphony and social studies and reading concepts plus Grand tax a person or a couple owes. Contributions may be sent to HEEF at promote pride in America. Titles of the videos are "Native Americans." “U.S. "Hansel and Gretel" in January. Rapids Ballet performance of 232 W. Grand St, Hastings, Mich. 49058. • A trip to Kalamazoo Aviation History Symbols." “Our Five Senses," “Service Museum Workers and the Services They Provide." “U.S. Celebrations" and "This is Our Airplanes Fly" for third graders tn Jan Cummins class at Pleasantview Elementary Country." School. The program is expected to enrich for a program about students' science unit on matter-solids, liq­ including St. Rose School students, to uids and gases. The museum provides a one DeVoss Hall in Grand Rapids to attend a hour demonstration, a tour of historical Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra per­ planes and a ride in a flight simulator. formance in February. The trip is expected • A visit to Nokomis: A Native American to enhance the elementary music program Cultural Center in Okemos for fourth and and increase student knowledge of instru­ fifth graders from Pleasantview. The center ments. composers, etc. • A field trip for five to seven year old presents historic and contemporary infor­ students in six classes from Northeastern to Included in the presentation is information' go to Caledonia to see the play. "The about the migration and settlement of the Breman Musicians." presented by the upper and lower Michigan peninsulas. mation about the People of the Three Fires. Caledonia Community Players next March. "The generous contributions of citizens, • A presented in by author/illustrator staff and businesses have enabled us to pro­ Michael Monroe for all fourth grade stu­ vide funding for special programs, projects dents. including St Rose. He will focus on and learning materials that permit our stu­ bookmaking and how he develops his books. Fourth graders were selected for dents to experience educational opportuni­ this program to coincide with their studies tionally available in our schools." said Helen Mitchell Lesters to celebrate celebrates birthday fortieth anniversary ties above and beyond those that are tradi­ The children and grandchildren of Helen (Willison) Mitchell will host a birthday open house Nov. 8. 2003, from 2*4 p.m. at the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Helen was bom Nov. 11, 1918, to Jason Willison and Jessie Lepper Willison. Friends and fam­ ily are invited to come and bring their favorite memories to share. Barry Chamber’s dinner includes elections, awards Members and non-members of the County Area Chamber of Commerce are invited to the organiza­ tion's 18th annual dinner Friday evening. Nov. 7 at the Middle Villa Inn in networking, said a spokesperson. This year's theme is “Clues for The election will be held between 6 and 7 p.m. Chamber members who are An election to select members to serve the Chamber office that day between 9 on the Chamber's Board of Directors and a.m. and 4 p.m. Each Chamber member presentation to recognize business or organization has one vote. members' efforts during the past year are (Information about the candidates and the part of die event. election may be obtained at the Chamber an awards It’s also a time for "great" food and office. 221 W. State St. Hastings or by calling (269) 945-2454.) Hors d’oeuvres will be served, starting at 6 p.m., and a cash bar will be available. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the award presentations. The annual awards include the Brick Aw’ard. the Chamber business or organi­ zation of the year and the individual Mr. Horton P. Dennis, age 92. most recent­ ly • resident of the Luther Home family, went to be with his Lord on Sunday. Nov. 2. 2003. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice, of 64 yean; his loving daughter. Mary Schultz: his parents. Wesley and Maude Dennis; and two sisters. Virgil Schmuker and Edwardine Ayers. Surviving are his children. Timothy and Dorothy Dennis of Caledonia; Patrick and friend Jeannie of Fairfax Station. Virginia; Michael and Judy Dennis of Phoenix, Arizona: Paul and Barb Dennis of Walker; Maureen and Ken Gaynor of Coloma; Jeannie and Pete Sowle of Leavenworth. Kansas; son-in-law. Thomas Schultz of Kentwood; two sisters-in-law. Frances Hoogterp and Dorothy Horgan: 18 grandchil­ dren. Lpurie. Denise, Rick. Shari. Steve. Sue. linda, Bob. Cindy. Beth. Cathy. Missy. Ted. Kevin, Colleen. Andrea. Brian and Hilary: 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great­ grandchild. Horton was very active in St. Francis Xavier Catho’ic Church for over 50 years. He was an involved sports fan who coached his children and others i" track and basketball for over 20 years. He also was an athletic recruiter for the United States Naval Academy for over a decade. Horton retired from P.B. Gast and Sons. He was a devoted family man and will be remembered by family and friends as an indi­ vidual who had a wonderful sense of humor, the gift to gab. and a true giving spirit. A Mass of Christian Bunal was celebrated for Mr. Dennis on Wednesday. Nov. 5, 2003 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Caledonia Fr. David LeBlanc was celebrant. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Luther Home Arrangements were by Matthysse-KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. William (Bill) and Waneta (Skeel) Lester were married on November 16, 1963. In honor of their 40th anniversary, their children are hosting an open house for them. (Surprise. Mom and Dad. We know you are just finding out by reading this!) The open house will be at the home of Mark and Tammy Wasserman. 8300 Pine Lake Road in Delton, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003 at 7 p.m. Happy 40th anniversary. Mom and Dad Tammy, Ed, Steve, Terisa. Sherri and fami­ lies. Success." unable to attend the dinner may vote at Middleville. Earl Fender celebrates his 90th birthday on Nov. 7th. He was bom in 1913. Earl would like to hear from family and friends on his 90th birthday. Send cards to 12077 Hutchinson Rd., Dowling, MI 49050. “How • Costs for busing fifth grade students, Barry Earl Fender 90th birthday Chamber Member of the Year Award. (All Chamber members are encouraged to have their nominations turned into the Chamber office by Oct 31.) The Brick Award is designed to recog­ nize a Barry County area business, organ­ ization or industry for renovation, expan­ sion and/or construction projects repre­ Westerns to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Hubert R. and Gloria A. (Reed) Western were married on Nov. 14, 1953. They will celebrate with an open house hosted by their children on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003 from 2 to 5:30 p.m., at the Hastings Country Club, 1550 N. Broadway. Hastings. Hubert worked for 45 years in the furniture industry - retired vice president, national accounts, major furniture manufacturer. Gloria is a homemaker. Prior to marriage, she was employed by Drs. Finch, Morrison and McCaul of Bartie Creek. Their children are Bryan (Linda) Western of Scotts, Brad (Susan) Western of Big Fork, Montana, Susan (Tom) Seaver of Mattawan and Connie (Dr. Eric) Leep of Hastings. They have 11 grandchildren. In celebration of their anniversary, they will be taking a trip in December to the Bercelo Beach and Golf Resort in Ixtapa, Mexico. Englerth/Lanterman announce engagement Ed and Panda Englerth, of Hastings, announce the engagement of their daughter, Adrial Mithril, to Kyle Robert Lanterman. Kyle is the son of Robert and Wendy Lanterman of Ludington. MI. A December wedding is planned. The bride will major in Social Work at Indiana University, where the groom will be finishing graduate studies for Physical Therapy. Jason Tarl Clinton. Hastings and Lanae Jean Marcoux, Otsego. Alfred H. McKeown Ill, Bellevue and Jennifer A. McKeown, Bellevue. Jamie Lee Ulrich, Nashville and Rachel Ann Stonehouse, Nashville. Joshua Gene Lancaster, Plainwell and Katie Ann WTieeler. Plainwell. James Mervin Litniamski, Hastings and Lisa Marie Trewhella, Hastings. Christian Lee Allwardt, Hastings and Shannon Marie Bunge. Hastings. senting a significant investment in the community. The Chamber business or organization of the year award recognizes a Barry County area business or organization for its significant contributions and participa­ tion in Chamber programs, events and activities by way of donations, volunteer support and attendance. The individual Chamber Member of the Year Award is designed to recognize the exemplary service and contribution of an individual to the Chamber program and services. “The Membership Committee of the Chamber and its co-chairs. Deb Button and Scott Ommen. have been working diligently to make evening." said this a wonderful Chamber Executive Director Julie DeBoer. “This is a wonder­ Hastings MOOSE Lodge #628 ful opportunity for people to have fun and make connections with others in the com­ munity at the same time." Anyone interested in attending the event should RSVP with payment to the chamber office. Seating is limited. The cost is $35 per person for chamber mem­ bers and guests and S40 per person for non-Chamber members. Middle Villa Inn is located at 4611 North M-37 Highway. BY POPULAR REQUEST Thanksgiving Day Dinner Thursday, November 27th 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. For more information contact the Lodge at (269) 945-5284 Thornapple Arts Couhcx. of Barry County Nkth Annual art 1 urn* Saturday, Nov, 15'2003 Middle Vela Inn. Middleville. Ml Champagne-Owner-Live and Skint Auction of rec art. 2004 pontiac VBE AUT0M08LE AND OTHER MERCHANDISE • LAS VEGAS TRAVEL PACKAGE RAFFLE DRAWWG For Tickets CALL (269) 945-2002 WD(VDUAL-$35 COUPLE-$70 AUT0M0M.E FVRMSHE0 BY DWESBACH MOTORS. HASTINGS. Ml �Page 8 - Thursday. November 6. 2003 - The Hastings Banner The Ionia Community Theater will present the musical review " 100 Years of Broadway" at Watt Auditorium in the middle school at 8 p.m. Friday. Saturday and Sunday. The Lake Odessa VFW will hold its month­ ly craft show and flea market Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Saturday. Nov. 8 the Berlin Center United Methodist Church will have its annual turkey dinner in the Saranac High School cafeteria from 4 to 7 p.m. Ionia County Memorial Hospital will have its annual Family Health and Wellness Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ionia Armory. There will be free screening, flu shots and health experts to consult about wellness mat­ ters. The Lyons-Muir church will hold its roast Native American Mark Waters was the guest speaker at the “First Families" ban­ quet. turkey dinner from 4:30 p.m. Saturday Nov. 8. through the customary dinner hour. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will have Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens, a certified genealogical records specialist, as the main attraction at I p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8. at Lake Manor. This will be the society’s last meeting of the calendar year. The Hubbardston Area Historical Society will have a fund-raiser with an Irish singei a’ the parish hall Sunday. Nov. 9. starting at 1 p.m. with the local Irish dancers followed by brunch and then the singers' performance at 3 p.m. Advance tickets are available al the Celtic Path, a local shop, and from historical society members On Wednesday Nov. 12. the Start Smart mobile unit will be at the Family Dollar park­ ing lot on Jordan Lake Avenue to provide free tests on vision, hearing and lead screening for children from 6 months to 5 years of age. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 13. at Lake Manor. The program will be by the Veryl Stahl family with music and stories. MainStreet Savings Bank has a very differ­ ent appearance since the application of new siding. One new house is completed and another under way on Messer Road at Brown Road in the Smith development. Much work was done a few months ago with the banks of the stream. junior Cory Thelen was Lakewood High School's the lone participant Saturday from in the state championship final races of cross country. He finished fourth overall in boys’ Division II with a school record time of 15:34. A contingent of Lakewood sports fans attend­ ed to cheer him on. He is a grandson of Roland and Mary Lou Geiger. Friends of the Library will meet next Wednesday. Nov.. 12 at 7 p.m. at the library. On Saturday. 50 people from across west Michigan gathered at Kalamazoo Westwood United Methodist Church for a conference aimed at church historians. Those attending Included people from Hastings First. Leighton UMC. Lake Odessa Central and Kalamo. One lady drove four hours from Alger Arenac County. The speaker was the archivist of Albion College and the West Michigan Conference. Homeowners who have maple trees likely have yellow carpets on their lawns. The rains of this week and last have hurried the fall of leaves. The village vacuum truck has twice made its sweep around town to gather the mounds of leaves at roadside. The Lakewood chapter of Habitat for Humanity has selected its site for the next house to be built in coming months. It is on Church Street of the Bonanza plat, in the northe^M part of town. One side of the proper­ ty is on Rochester Street. The Lakewood Community Council met Monday with record attendance. Most church­ es in the entire district were represented. Much could be accomplished toward the biggest project of the year — the community distribution of Christmas boxes of foods and toys plus socks. This will take place in early December. Canned goods will be gathered In the weeks just preceding. Other items are pur­ chased from Second Harvest of Grand Rapids. Next ‘Link Michigan’ meeting to be Nov. 3 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Link Michigan Steering Team Members from Barry County met on Nov. 3. with Ray Hoag, BIK Project Facilitator, and Eric Lubbers Lem Lambert, Edwards and Associates. Lubbers discussed his efforts to raise aware­ ness of broadband throughout the county. He has been holding meetings with various groups discussing what inhibits expansion of the broadband system into the county. ‘'Marketing the Value of Broadband" will be presented by Lubbers whose company has been hired to promote interest in broadband services. He hopes to contact a list of other res­ idents, educators, local governments and busi­ ness leaders getting their input on broadband. Ray Hoag provided updates of the Broadband Coalition as well as the project schedule, including the work of the interns. Luella Dennison. BIK Project Coordinator for Barry County can be reached at 269-945­ 1415 or via e-mail at Idennison(Gharrycounty.org. Five interns have been working as a team to complete research projects and surveys on broadband use. AH interns are in the telecom­ Blood donors Monte Baum, Mary Lou Sutter and Linda Wise are served by Peg Cusack and Mary Dykehouse. Nurse Doris Mossburg keeps an eye on dors for pos­ sible after effects. munications program at Michigan State University. Each intern averages 15 hours a week dn assignments^ ( The interns are researching high-speed broadband connectivity options, aggregation possibilities, and current usage. They will be exploring whether aggregation of service will enhance use. Other questions the interns are asking include. "Should fixed wireless be part of the solution?" They also are res^uching whether governmental agencies involved can become a cooperative, tie together ihei’ buildings and share the cost of the service. They will also explore whether Barry and Ionia counties can jointly apply for a DS3 serv­ ice to their main offices and tie the network together. The group will research high-speed broad­ band connectivity options, aggregation possi­ bilities. and current usage in Barry County (greater Hastings) and recommend enhance­ ments. Interns have contacted agencies and busi­ nesses in the county, including the County of Barry. Hastings Public Schools, Barry ISD, City of Hastings. MainStreet Savings Bank. Rolling Oaks Estates (M-37 to Middleville, west on Main St.. 1/4 mile north on Minstehr Dr. to Lloyd Cl. “THE DEWBERRY” $1494X10 “THE APPLEWOOD” $152,900 263 Uoyd Ct • 1,080 sq. ft. ranch *1 bedrooms 343 Lloyd Ct. • 1,060 sq. ft. bi-level • 2 bedrooms • 1.5 baths • Main floor utility • Daylight lower • 2 ►’-ths • Walkout lower level, finished family, level future family mom. bedroom, full bath future 3rd and 4th bedrooms, full bath “THE CHESTNUT IF $156,900 “THE CEDAR” $159,900 Hastings Mutual Insurance, Barry manufactur­ ers. and others with the help of Dennison and Dixie Stadel-Manshum to identify costs, issues and aggregation possibilities. The goal is to provide input on public/private partnership possibilities and constraints. Lubbers company hopes to develop a mar­ keting plan promoting the value of broadband. They will create and present the marketing plan, which is their purpose for attending the meeting on Nov. 3. For more information about Link Michigan, call Dennison at the numbers listed above. The next meeting of the group is on Dec. 1. Losing sleepover Dear Annie: Our daughter, "Ellie," and her best friend, "Cindy." are both 15. Cindy lives just down the street from us. She is an excel­ lent student, well-mannered, well-liked and a positive influence on Ellie. Cindy is being raised by her single father, who often travels out of town. While her father is away, Cindy usually stays with us. We adore the girl and are happy to have her. Here's the problem: Next week, Cindy's dad has to be out of town for two days. She and Ellie thought it would be fun to stay at Cindy's house by themselves for one of those nights. Cindy's father secs no problem with this and has asked us if we mind. I trust the girls and know that they aren't going to do anything stupid. Also, my hus­ band and I will be right down the street We have told them they must stay inside with the doors locked, and I will check in on them periodically. If they get nervous, they know to come here. My husband says that I am allowing the girls- too much freedom and that all sorts of terrible things can happen when we aren't looking. We live in a safe neighborhood, and the girls are very responsible. I realize there is a first time for everything, but this seems harmless. What do you say? Yes or no? - Ann Arbor, Mich. Dear Ann Arbor: Cindy and Ellie will prob­ ably be fine on their own. provided your hus­ band doesn't call all night and keep them awake. However, we still vote no. Although most states permit teenagers under 16 to be home alone for a night or two, it is not rec­ ommended. Also, since this is so worrisome for your husband, he would certainly blame you should anything go wrong. Tell the girls you trust them, but you would feel better if they waited until next year. Sweet dreams. Ham for holidays Dear Annie: I have been a housekeeper for 15 years. Every holiday season. I am faced with a Joss of income, not only because these are legal holidays but also because folks often leave town and don't require my services. On top of that, when the holidays are over, there is usually extra work to make up for the lack of cleaning in my absence, not to mention fes­ tive meals and family visits. Don't you think employers should pay their housekeepers extra for this and maybe even pay for the missed days? Housekeepers are expected to be reliable, consistent and consid­ erate, but if we don't work, we don't get paid. P.S.: A "thank-you" once in a while would be nice, too. -- Roswell. N.M. Dear Roswell: Regular housekeepers are often paid for vacation time, and most employers give holiday bonuses. Your requests are not out of line. Discuss these things with your employers, and let them know how you feel. Forgetful or lazy? Dear Annie: I've been happily involved with my boyfriend, "Ricky," for three years. We have a wonderful time together, but there's one thing that gets in our way. Ricky is obsessed with putting the lid back on the toothpaste tube. I admit I'm forgetful and sometimes neglect to put the cap back on when I am finished. Ricky thinks this means I do not respect him. Why does something so minuscule have to lead to big arguments? How can I convince him that I respect him and am just forgetful? - New Jersey Dear New Jersey: Leaving the top off the toothpaste tube would earn you a life sen­ tence in many homes. Since you know this WM?I *c Auction iFHOUSi:^ FOR SALE\ Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003^^ Property is located at 235 Nelson St., Hastings, Michigan The sale will be held at 1 p.m. at the east entrance to the Circuit Court located in the City of Hastings. Michigan Minimum bid is $50.801.00 S.E.V. is $67,500 Property Sells "AS IS” The home is a 2-story with 4 bedrooms and 2 295 Lloyd Ct. • 1350 sq. ft. multi-level • 3 bedrooms 426 Lloyd Ct. • 1396 sq. ft. 2-story • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Walkout lower level, finished • 2.5 baths • Walkout lower level. family room, bedroom, full bath future family room. 4th bedroom, full bath MORI, y/7•_( IIOMI s. Hl 5777.5 A I Ills WAHAM.I For more information, or private showing. please call: Tracy Albrecht ..... MLS. (616) 554-5000 or (616) 291-1850 Z www.boumabulding.com ~ hiths. on a partial basement, with a 1 -car detached garage. The home has 1840 square feet This foreclosure sale is subject to one month redemption rights. Terms—certified funds delivered to the sheriff at the sale. For more details, contact: Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Rural h An t.qnal Offn^ttnun Lrruirr bothers Ricky, make a greater effort to replace the lid. Put a reminder note on the bathroom mirror. Hold the top in your band while you squeeze the tube so you'll remem­ ber to put it back on. Stop using your forget­ fulness as an excuse to be lazy. Not without kids Dear Annie: I didn't care for your response to the couple that was invited to a wedding and the invitation didn’t include their chil­ dren. Contrary to what most people think, there are still some of us who enjoy spending time with our children. We don't get a lot of time during the week, so weekends are fami­ ly time. If there is a wedding and the bridal couple doesn't want my kids there, I refuse to attend. One day. this couple might be lucky enough to have children, and they will want to take them everywhere they go. Why don't you tell your readers it's OK to bring the kids? - Love My Kids in Louisville. Ky. Dear Louisville: Because it’s not OK to bring your kids if their names are not on the invitation. We know you love them, but you don't get to select the guest list for someone else's event. The bride and groom decide who comes to their ceremony. The folks who are paying for the reception decide how many people they can afford to entertain. If they want the whole family present, great. If not, that's their choice. If you cannot bear to leave your children with a sitter for a few hours, you are entitled to turn down the invitation so you can stay home with them. You are not entitled to rearrange the guest list and drag them along. We heard from plenty of readers on this subject. One letter was from a woman who expected her grown, married children to be invited to every event Che attended. Get real. Please, folks, children are precious, bu* it is presumptuous to demand that others accom­ modate them. We aren't asking you to like it. We are asking that you be considerate of the bridal couple on their wedding day. Some brides offer baby-sitting near the cer­ emony. which is helpful, and we recommend it If you can't find a sitter, don't want a sitter or believe you are entitled to bring along your children because your wishes are more important than the bride and groom's, then stay home. Here's the last word. Kes, adults only Dear Annie: This is in response to "Guests with Children,’ who were upset because their kids weren't invited io a wedding. Thank you. Annie’ I am getting married next year and would love to send a copy of your response to all the guests who have children. I'm tired of parents giving me a guilt trip because I want my wedding to be an "adults only" affair. Ill be happy to entertain them with their children when we get back from our honeymoon. — Canyon Lake. Calif. Birthday snub? Dear Annie: I work with 12 other people in a small agenoy. We have informal parties for everyone's birthday. If the birthday falls on a holiday or weekend, everyone signs a card instead. The celebrant's supervisor is respon­ sible for organizing the party, and most of us. when asked, bring a treat. For the past several years. I have chosen to take the week of my birthday off because it coincides with my wedding anniversary and my husband and I always do something spe­ cial. However, when I return to work, there is never a card. I keep telling myself that this shouldn't matter, but I can't help feeling hurt and snubbed. 1 have decided not to bake, con­ tribute or sign any more cards. Do you think I am being childish? — Disgruntled, Bewildered and Unappreciated Dear D.B.U.: It's quite possible your super­ visor has forgotten the date of your birthday and assumes your vacation is for your wed­ ding anniversary. Instead of stewing over it, speak up. Tell your supervisor that you're looking forward to seeing your birthday card on your return. If you still don't get one, it's time to ask why. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwxreators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 6. 2003 — Page 9 A salute to Charles Fredric Murphy Part II By Joyce Weiabrecht Charles F. Murphy was bom Aug. 24,1916, . the son of Leonard P. and Eva Olds Murphy, in Hastings. He grew up attending Hastings schools. His was a unique mind and he made many accom­ plishments during his 87 years. He died on Sept. 3, 2003. The story of his life’s accomplishments b well told by Elaine Gilbert in the Hastings papers of Sept. 9. 2003. This week’s column was written by Denise Straley, who tells about Charley in the same way that many who knew him saw him. She writes: Renaissaince Man . The day 1 first met him, I was totally inti­ mated. “You’ve got to meet Charlie.” my new love said to me. He was someone he looked up to. and believe me. those people are few. “There’s no one like him.” I was told. I had listened to a litany of his accomplish­ ments and thought that I would never be able to get along with someone so knowledgeable and wordly. Nervous just wasn’t enough to describe the feeling I had that day. Little did 1 know that over a very short period of time we were to mutually “adopt" each other and con­ sider each other a friend. He is a true renaissance man. one who could have been bom in any century and made his personal mark on the world and on those who knew him. Bom in 1916. he’s a man who has spent 80 years inquiring, doing, experiencing all that he can. He has an unquenching curiosity regarding all about him. be it radios, boats, planes or computers, and still likes to learn even now. He is a man who didn’t receive his high school diploma until 1989, after a friend researched the possi­ bility and organized the receipt of it. Here is a man who grew up as poor as it was possible to be. left school after his junior year to help support himself and make the burden less for his family. Working in the onion fields, as a lumberjack, then as an apprentice tool maker at Bliss, leaving to start his own radio service business at a time when possessions were repaired because it was too expensive for them to be thrown away and buy another. Being an amateur ham radio operator, one of only four in the Hastings area in 1934, was a favorite pastime. His all-time favorite was the girl he communicated with at W4HTR in Clayton, Mississippi. What a difference in cultures! Hastings, Michigan and Clayton. “1 decided to make good use of the money that Uncle Sam had available." he said, his eyes reflecting memories of that time. It was one of the loves of his life. He bought his own plane in 1961. and built an experimental heli­ copter in 1971. Charlie also became a charter member of the Hastings Airport Commission, and the plaques hanging on his wall attest to his dedication to that organization. Using foresight and a lot of gumption, he. the Village of Vermontville, along with vil­ lagers’ donations. started Michigan Magnetics, a collaboration benefilting all involved. Working into the early morning hours each day to get the business established. Charlie went down to lite bank one Friday to make a deposit. The bank manger met him at the door, and slated in his most serious bank man­ ager demeanor. “Well. Charlie. I’m sure that for the last six months when I saw that light on at one or two in the morning, you didn't dream that you’d be making a deposit of $6,000 today." Charlies wittily replied, as only Charlie can, “What do you think 1 was dreaming about when I was up till one or two in the morning all that time?" Of course, the new age of computers didn’t leave Charlie behind either. Here was new ter­ ritory to conquer. He built his own in 1975. Not one to wait for those huge IBMs to get down to the “smaller than a breadbox’’ com­ puters of today. Now (1996) he is a “comput­ er geek." Who do you go to when there is a glitch in your system. Charlie, of coarse. Not in the best of health, he still braves the computer shows in Lansing, taking his elec­ tric cart for added mobility. “I don’t want to miss anything new before I get too old to know what it’s used for” says he. “There were so many pleasant surprises in my life,” Charlie told me. “That is what has made it so interesting.” Along with the pleasant ones, some unpleasant - the first heart attack in 1964. another in 1978. A stroke in 1989. His wife of 47 years passing away in 1989. “1 was a workaholic all of my life” he admits. Being a workaholic and then a change in lifestyle after retiring from his Vermontville company may have created the attacks, but true to his nature and indo­ minitable spirit, he used his love of flying and computers to start an aerial survey and map­ ping company which lie sold just this year. He is a charter member of the Hastings Elks Lodge, and as always, on the cutting edge of progress. Last year, he was the first member to propose a female for membership, only a day or two after the National meeting allowed women to join. He appeared on my doorstep one night, which was somewhat of an effort for him. for his walk is a little unsteady. He had a paper in his hand, and almost as I opened the door, he waved it in front of me and said. “How would you like to be the first woman member of the Hastings Elks?" How could I refuse? Charlie always has a story. His opening line “Have I told you the story about," plus the twinkle in his eye give the listener an idea of what is to come. His dry, subtle humor just passes by some people. His quick wit also can be barbed as he doesn’t suffer fools gladly. Sometimes, you have to take a second look at him to check as to whether he’s serious or not. I look forward to our lunch “dates” on Wednesdays at the Elks. “I am going to have lunch with your wife." be informs my hus­ band with a twinkle in his eye. “You are wel­ come to join us." he adds with a sly grin. They give us a change to chat about trivial­ ities, to joke, to get to know each other better. They mean a lot me. So does the “Renaissance man.” Charles and his dog. Mississippi. Think about it! After a short, failed marriage, and moving to Vermontville for a change of scenery. Charlie worked with a crippled radio repair­ man who had too much business and not enough time to fix customers' radios. Then he moved on to Wilcox-Gay, a company that made radios and recording equipment. Getting married then enlisting in the Navy, made 1942 a banner year for Charlie. “You know how I got out of the Navy? he asked me one day. “I found out I was get­ ting promoted and then would need 52 points for my discharge. I had 50 and 48 was needed for an enlisted man. I stole into the captain's cabin, pulled my promotion papers and filed Charles in formal dress. for discharge. I got it too!” The memory brought a smile to his face. He wanted to join the Air Force, but his eyesight was a stumbling block to that dream. He made that dream into a reality when after ihfeand'usfng the GI Bill, he learned to By. Arts Council’s auction to ‘Rock into Holidays’ Charles and one of his favorite places, an airplane. Charles in dess uniform but would like to leave a silent bid, may attend the artists’ reception from 5 to 8 pan. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Thomapple Arts Council at 117 W. State St. For more information, call 945-2002. The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County is inviting the public to “Rock into the Holidays” Saturday evening, Nov. 15, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville The Arts Council’s ninth annual auction and dinner will include a Rolling Stones chair, a 2004 Pontiac Vibe, pieces of sculp­ ture by Middleville's Insoon Felch, and paint­ ings from DeInn's Jungle (Jim Powe’d), Hastings' Kathy Crane and Middleville's Don Williamson. Hand-painted chairs by local artist throughout the county also will be auc­ tioned off. All proceeds from the art auction benefit the programs of the Thomapple .Arts Council. Entertainment during cocktails will be pro­ vided by Pacific Lite (aka) Joe LaJoye. The auction opens with remarks by WOOD-TV’s PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real etfaic advertising u> this acwipaper is *ubject to the l air Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Right* Act which collectively make it illegal io advert>*c "an preference. 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Director Al DttWOODS (616)296-1057 2212 South Mtssw (SUdum Mat!) (989) 773-1230 (615)667-8799 (516) 406-0082 Leweli (616) 897-2942 3551 Atone Rd N W (616) 785-5001 2425 MMt Me (616)363-1935 are proud to be part of the Barry County 3757 Pla nt eld A»t (615)361-1383 !S)392-2»4 1997 E MMc. NE (616) 363-1965 Ctosy Dwsv CeHuiar (616)842-71/1 (231)737-2355 Gtret Lates (War (616)791-8800 (268) 983-7000 (616) 25’-O0’9 GfOllatesCMr l2Tl 893-6300 �Page 10 - Thursday. November 6.2003 - The Hastings Banner Friday night won’t be one for the faint of heart by Brett Bremer Sports Editor If an stranger from South Eastern Michigan were to come to these parts and say. “We played Addison football tonight," the transla­ tion in the Barry-to-Lenawec County diction­ ary would read "We played Maple Valley football tonight** Both the Lions and the Addison Panthers arc in the midst of their fifth consecutive playoff appearance. Both teams live by the philosophy that only three things can happen when you pass, and two of them are bad. Addison completed only 21 passes during the nine game regular sea­ son. Like Valley. Addison uses a multi-back sys­ tem to grind things out on the ground, and like the Lions, have a quarterback who is a threat State cross meet scary in more ways than one with his legs as well. Both teams were the “underdog" in their playoff opener, and both teams won handily. Saturday night at Quincy, the Lions looked to have shaken off the 42-6 loss they suffered in the regular season finale at Portland, and took a 28-6 victory. Addison didn't have to worry about any such thing Friday night at Olivet. The Panthers have won seven straight, since los­ ing back-to-back ball games by a combined six points. Both teams now sport 8-2 records. The most glaring difference between the two teams is the way they handled Olivet this season. The Lions fell 24-0 in week two. The Panthers recorded their fourth shut out of the year as they dominated the Eagles 32­ 0. Kick-off is set for 7:30 p.m. in Addison. Here's a wrap-up of last week’s district football action. Maple Valky 28. Quincy 6 by Jon Gambee Just before the start of the second half of Saturday's first round playoff game against Quincy, Maple Valley football coach Guenther Mittelstaedt did something very uncharacteristic. He stopped to speak to an outsider on the sideline. Mittelstaedt’s team was leading 8-0 at the lime, but it had been a trying first half and the veteran coach had good reason to be worried. “This is going to be a good second half." he said. "This (Quincy) is a very good second half team.” Then, as he turned to get back to the busi­ ness of coaching his team in its fifth consecu­ tive playoff appearance. Mittelstaedt said under his breath and perhaps more to himself than anyone else, "but ihen.^so are we." His Maple Valley Lions proved the coach prophetic as they put another 20 points on the board in the final 24 minutes and walked away with a 28-6 victory over the previously once beaten Orioles. That first half had been tough, a give and take struggle that saw the Orioles get to the Lion 4-yard line on their very first series, only to be stopped on fourth down by a determined Maple Valley defense. His own Lions came close to scoring early themselves, moving to the Oriole 1-yard line with 5:55 left in the second quarter before fumbling away their first real opportunity to put point* on the board. Maple Valley finally broke the scoreless deadlock with only 15 seconds left in the half when Derek Ripley leaped over the line from a yard out. Jason Beardslee’s 3-yard run gave the Lions an additional two points and that 8­ 0 half-time lead. But the second half, as it has many times in his 18 year career, belonged to Mittelstaedt and his Maple Valley Lions and the result is With a good block from junior Chris Morris (20). Maple Valley quarterback Derek Ripley finds lots of room to run around the left side of the Quincy defense. Despite a big gain, the Lions lost a little yardage after having a play stopped by an inadvertent whistle for the second straight week (Photo by Brett Bremer) an advancement to round two of the playoffs, where they will take on Addison next Friday at 7:30 in Addison. “Our offensive line made the difference in the game." Mittelstaedt said after it was all over. “They played hard for the entire game and in the end they gave us this big victory." That offensive line consists of seven play­ ers on most plays and Mittelstaedt took time to make sure they received the recognition they deserved. Circling their names in the program, he stressed the importance of giving them ’he credit for the victory. "Joe Desrochers. David Shaver. Max Wilson. Nate Racine, Eric Turner. Eric Davis and Ben Smith.” he said proudly. “They were the difference tonight.” While the backfield stars usually get the touchdowns and the headlines, this night it was the soldiers who toil in the trenches who deserve the credit this night. With both teams struggling to move the bail throughout the first half, they stepped up in the final two quarters to lead their team in a win-or-go- home game. And then there is the defense, the fabled Maple Valley defense. They had to step up also, playing against a team that came into the contest riding an eight game winning streak and full of confidence. Quincy sported a strong running attack led by 6’2", 180 pound senior running back Lance Hasten. Hasten ran for 68 yards in the first half alone. But in the third quarter, be was held to only 23 yards as the Lions took over control of the contest. This game was really decided by the first two possessions of the second half. Maple Valley took the third quarter kickoff and marched 79 yards in 10 plays to go up 14-0 and when they held the Orioles to a three-andout series on their first possession of the quar­ ter, it was all over but the celebrating. Maple Valley’s touchdown came on a 3yard touchdown run by Beardslee to cap a 10 play drive. Before the period was over Ripley threw a 14 yard pass to Lance Harvey and Denver Hine ran in the two point conversion to make it 22-0 going into the final period. Quincy got on the board for the first and only time a minute and forty seconds into the final period when Oriole quarterback lyiar Robison hit Aaron Preston with a six yard scoring strike. The final touchdown of the night carne on the ensuing series, as the Lions moved 56 yards in 10 plays with Beardslee scoring again from three yards away. Beardslee finished the night with 105 yards rushing on 19 carries. Ripley finished with 101 yards on the ground and was three of four passing for another 62 yards. Hasten finished the night with 108 yards on 25 carries. Josh Cook led the Maple Valley defense with seven tackles, while Paul Morgan and Eric Turner each had six. Ben Smith and Hine recovered fumbles and Ken Caras came up with a timely fourth quarter interception to put the final nail in the Quincy coffin. Next up is a very strong Addison team, a 32-0 winner over Olivet Friday. Olivet was one of only two teams to beat Maple Valley this season, a 24-0 shutout in week two. Hamilton 35, Middleville 20 Hamilton’s Hawkeyes found a bole in the Trojans’ armor. Then they found it again, and again. There was a hole right in the heart of the Trojan defense, and the host Hawkeyes exploited it on their way to a 35-20 victory in Friday’s Division 4 District football playoff contest. It was a tough night for the Trojan defense, which had been so stingy all season. The undefeated Hawkeyes’ 35-point performance was biggest offensive output all season against the Trojan D. A scary thought for TK on Halloween night; senior safety Jordan Hartley led the Trojans with 11 tackles. "Their full back broke through a few times, and our secondary was forced to make the plays,” said TK coach Tim Penfield. Hamilton seniors Matt Mokma and Dustin Smith found themselves with only one man to beat on numerous occasions. Mokma carried 20 times for 250 yards to lead his team. The Hawkeyes came out fast. Not only did the Hawkeyes like to rush from the huddle to the line of scrimmage, but also they rushed their way to the end zone with the same expe­ diency. It took the Hawkeyes only three plays to go 80 yards on their first possession of the game. After a 5-yard gain by Tyler Kempema, Mokma ran once for 26 yards, and Smith took it the final 49 yards. The extra-point gave Hamilton an early 7-0 lead. The Trojan offense was slow out of the gate. Of the Trojans’ seven first half posses­ sions they punted four times, lost two inter­ ceptions, and had their final try end at the half. The Hawkeyes didn’t fare much better in Maple Valley running back Jason Beardslee tucks the ball in and prepares for a big hit in Saturday night's ball game at Quincy. The Lions will need to be ready to give and take some big hits again when they meet the Addison Panthers Friday in the Division 6 district final. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the first half. The Trojans also took two turnovers from Hamilton. The first an inter­ ception by senior Josh Eldridge, and the sec­ ond a fumble recovery by Josh Hilton. See FOOTBALL, pg. 12 Ketloggsville senior and three time defending state champion Nicole Bush Is helped away from the finish line by a paramedic after finishing 237th Saturday In the Division 3 girls' cross country finals at Michigan International Speedway. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Welcome to big time cross. Scared? If it's your first time, you are. “We've had quite a few yean now with a freshman on our team going to state, either with the team or aa an individual." said Middleville cross country coach Tammy Benjamin. “It’s sort of firn. When we pull in. you see the stands and they just seem to go up forever. Everybody kind of looks over to someone who hasn't been there before just to see bow they'll react." Yes, a runner's first experience at the MHSAA State Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn can be special and frightening at the same time. There wasn’t anybody in the car with me to check, but I probably looked just like one of those freshmen as I pulled into MIS Saturday morning for my first trip to the finals. There aren't many things like it Not that there are many sports like cross. There, I witnessed one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen, in any sport at any level. After leading at the two-mile marker of the Division 3 girls' race, three-time cham­ pion Nicole Bush of Ketloggsville was just a just a couple hundred yards down the trail and apparently headed for her fourth individual title. But something happened as every­ one raced back to the finish line to watch the girls come in for the final stretch along­ side the race track. Standing near the finish line, everyone watched with surprise as Allendale junior Jaime Watson raced in first in 18:12.55, followed by Kayla O'Mara of Goodrich, and Erin Batt of Hillsdale, and then 233 runners, concluding with Rachael Pineiro of Allendale in 236th place at 27:38.45. Still no Bush. I figured I must have missed her. She had to have been in a crowd of runners some­ where. Then, instead of gazing down the final stretch, I turned around. There were Ketloggsville supporters standing along the barriers with bewildered looks on their faces. Things were a little eerie for almost two minutes. Then all of a sudden a flash of orange was coming along the course. Bush was making her way toward the finish line at a brisk jog. She crossed in 29:29.4, in 237th place, between 11 and 12 minutes slower than her usual time. Maybe there were cheers, maybe it was a stunned silence. 1 don't know I was so into the moment I've never met Bush. I've only seen her run a handful of times, and she's better than good. I imagine that moment Saturday would be something like watching Muhammed Ali go down, the baseball rolling through Bill Buckner's legs and a scene from the Disney flick “Cool Runnings" all rolled up into one. It was one of those moments where you don't know whether to smile or cry, throw up or cheer, or just stand there and feel the goose bumps come over your body. She came across the line and slumped over as she immediately was greeted by para­ medics, who soon were calling for a stretcher as her mother and coach Ray Antel came to her aid. "When I passed her. she was walking." said Delton sophomore Marissa Ingle later, in a slightly saddened state of shock. “I beat Nicole Bush. That's nuts." 'The top cross kids seem to cheer for everybody." said Benjamin. “It was very, very difficult to watch." That's one of the unique things about cross country. The kids support each other, they 're friends on and off the course. Ingle and Kristen Wilfinger from Delton showed me the angel pins they'd received from Paw Paw runners at the meet to help inspire them during the race. Kids push each See OUT OF THE HAT, page 12 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 6, 2003 - Page 11 Delton boys a little wide eyed in first trip to MIS Thelen and Winchester earn afrState honors in D?2 Panther senior Brandon Lester works his way towards the finish line Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) champ Laura Malnor in 17:54.15. Freshman Bekah Smeltzer of Monroe Jefferson was second overall in 18:00.95 as she snuck past Kelly Sampson of Detroit Renaissance who finished in 18X19.05. Wayland freshman Jessica Armstrong crossed the line fifth in 18:19.9. Delton's Tom Sigler (left) and Rex Fetterley (right) work their way through the crowd at the start of Saturday's Division 3 boys' race at MIS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Grimes, who made the trip with the Panther Sports Editor ladies a year ago. It's not just the size of the "These tracks don’t look that big on TV," at Michigan petitors cross the finish line, which means there were at least that many at the starting run around 'em. That track is long." Times are often fast at MIS. It’s a fast gate. “Being in that kind of traffic is some­ course. Runners adrenaline is flowing, and thing new," said Grimes. they’re being paced by the best runners in Senior Evan Williams paced the Panthers in the race finishing 119th at 17:24.9. the stale. That doesn't make things seem any easi­ In its ftrst trip to the State Cross Country ished 26th out of 27 teams in Division 3. 18:34.95. ahead of Rex Fetterley 216th at with 705 points. 18:43.05. Dan Roberts 223rd at 18:55.35. This year, “he just shattered it." said Viking coach Jim Hassett. honors with a fourth place finish in the Division 2 boys' race, crossing the finish line in 15:34.1. ■ “It's a great feeling." said Thelen as he hunched over trying to slow down his body came in 210th at Delton's Andrew Ouding (right) races past Andrew Powers of Jackson Lumen Christi just before the finish line Saturday in the Division 3 boys’ state cross country race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) areas Tom Sigler 224th at 18:55.35, and Clayton around the ground, runners come into the race track for the final few hundred meters. Drewyor 230th at 19:11.7. Lester brought at around wooded Dcllea's Clayton Drewyer said once he got into the final leg and could see the race track he thought he was almost home, but it just kept going. “You come driving up to this place, and oh. it's huge," said Delton coach Dale in At last year’s stale cross country meet The next five Panther boys finished in a second and sixth. Andrew Oudjng racing South Thelen, a junior, ran his way to all-State Finals the Delton varsity boys’ team fin­ After was Burgess Corey Thelen set a new Lakewood record in 15:57. pack with les* than 40 seconds between er. Lori Winchester wasn't the area's only medal­ ist on the day. The Division 3 boys' race had 250 com­ International Winchester sophomore 18:51.2. arena, but the size of the competition. Speedway in Brooklyn. “Then you try to track behind Christian by Brett Bremer said Delton senior Brandon Lester of the race Just and was by honors. Division 3 had 10 freshmen girls in up the rear in 248th at 20:31.4. Goodrich's Kayla O'Mara in 18:25.15. i’el4evt- fout 8uys am their best times today." said Grimes. Three time champion Nicole Bush of Keiloggsville led them both st the two mile the top 30. Winchester's lime of 18:50.7 is the fastest freshmen time in the history of the mark, but Watson made her move soon Middleville girls' cross country program's after. history. Josh Perrin of Hillsdale won the Division 3 boys'race in 15:17.45. His Hillsdale team 18:12.55. followed finished fourth with 204 points behind the In came Watson. In came O'Mara, then "We've never had a runner under 19 state champs from Grand Rapids West Catholic with 113, Williamston with 133, 234 other runners before Bush finished in (minutes), and never had an all-State fresh­ 29:29.4 after collapsing two-thirds of the man and Shepherd 140. Delton also had a pair of individuals in way through the race due to dehydration Benjamin. the Division 3 girls' race. Kristen Wilftnger then gaining enough strength to cross the finish line for a final time. MIS can be imposing for a young runner. The Division 2 girls' race had 244 partici­ was I07th in 21:09.1. and Marissa Ingle There always seem to be a number of pants finish, which means there's plenty of female freshmen who make a big mark talented competition racing for the finish every season at MIS. line and a big crowd at the start of the race. crossed the line 133rd in 21:39.85. Both Wilftnger and Ingle ran with the Delton girls last fall when they made the trip as a team, but the two are still a little in awe of the whole thing. This year, Middleville's Rebecca Winchester was one of them. Winchester earned all-State honors by either." said TK coach Tammy “I was nervous al first," said Winchester. She said the nervousness wore off fairly quickly after the gun went off however, and "It's huge." said Ingle. “It was really fun. finishing 15th place in the Division 2 girls' she kept pace with some of the state’s best. 1 was so tired. It was so much fun having race. She was one of nine freshmen in the “It was a lot of fun." the two of us here. We were so glad to have top 30. which is the cut off for all-State East Grand Rapids took the girls’ cham­ pionship in Division 2. led by individual the other girls here supporting us." just past the finish line. “It was just running stubborn. I couldn't quit It’s a long trip. I wanted to make sure it was worth some­ thing in the end." It was Thelen’s second all-State perform­ ance in Brooklyn, and the highest individ­ ual finish ever by a Lakewood boy. “I don't know what happened. That was awesome," said Thelen. His coach shared his sentiments. “It was awesome." said Hassert. “I fig­ ured he'd finish top ten. but top four was great." The top runner in the Division 2 beys' race was Flint Powers' senior Luke Walker, who finished in 15:12.95. Tony Nalli of Dexter was second in 15:26.2. and Daniel Roberts of Vicksburg came in third at 15:32.8. Thelen just edged out the 2002 champi­ on, Fremont junior Riley Klingel. who as fifth in 15:35.9. Of the top five finishers. Walker is the only senior. Nalli’s Dexter team won the Division 2 boys’ title with a team score of 76 points, ahead of Bloomfield Hills Lahscr with 128. Wilfmger and Ingle each improved upon their times from last year’s stale race, and they want the chance to take on the Speedway again next year, with their whole team. Delton's top six runners in the regional race are all underclassmen. “Our team is going to be like. BAboom," said Ingle. Lakewood's Corey Thelen is all smiles on the medal stand after finishing fourth Saturday in the Division 2 boy's race in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Goodrich’s girls won the D-3 race with 62 team points, but the biggest story of the race was who didn't win. Allendale's Jaime Watson finished first Middleville freshman Rebecca Winchester (left) tries to make a move around Monroe Jefferson's Alicia Hoffman just before the finish line Saturday. Winchester wouldn't catch her, but caught herself all-State honors with a 15th place finish. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton junior Kristen Wilfinger improved on her state performance from a year ago by finishing 107th Saturday in 21X19.1. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton sophomore Marissa Ingle (right) does her best to try and stay In front of Christine Kiehler of Armada along the final straight away Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Pag» 12 - Thursday, November 6. 2003 - The Hastings Banner OUT OF THE HAT, continued from page 10----------------- Panthers have five gridders honored on all-KVA squad After finishing a 5-4 season with a 4-2 scheme much of the year was for the mark for third place in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Delton's varsity foot­ ball team has had five gridders honored by Panther front 'o funnel ball carriers towards other, and then congratulate each other. That doesn't happen in football or many other sports for that matter. Morgan, who more often than not made the plays. My editor's Wayland, and the league. this fall, and one was named to the honor­ able mention league list. Senior Dustin Morgan was once again named to the all-league offensive line for his play at the center position this year. Morgan was just as outstanding on the defensive side of the ball. Morgan set a new Delton record for tackles in a season with 164, as he racked up nearly 20 a game. The (At left) Delton junior Tyler Blacken, shown here heading over for some wis­ dom from his coaches, was named as the all-KVA punter tor the second time this fall. (Ale photo by Linda Boyce) sive line is senior guard Todd Champion, clearing the way for the Delton runners and blocking even though they used to beat each other's brains out for six yean. Now they're team­ mates at Grand Valley State University and they insisted on running the MIS course themselves once again last weekend, just for fun and nostalgia. “It's why the kids that run cross country for junior quarterback Tyler Blacken. Cuampion also made the most of his chances to receive passes during the season. Blacken is back on the all-KVA squad, as a punter for the second consecutive year. Blacken averaged 40.5 yards per punt in 28 kicks this fall. A team high five interceptions landed senior defensive back Zac Culbert a spot on the all-KVA defensive unit. Culbert also recorded 45 tackles this season. Senior end John Nolo earned all-league honorable mention honors for his receiving ability. run cross country." said Benjamin. “What would you look for, when you’re looking for a cross country runner?" she asked Delton defensive back Zac Culbert got his hands on the ball plenty of times this season. He intercepted five passes en route to being named to the all-KVA first team. (File photo by Brett Bremer) FOOTBALL, continued from page 10 The Hawkeye’s interceptions were both by Smith, the second of which he returned to the Trojan 4-yard line after the Trojans tried to pass the bail out of the shadow of their own goal posts with 1:33 left in the half. TWo plays later he curried the ball into the end zone from 6 yards out to put Hamilton up 14-0 at the half After all the punts and turnovers in the first half, the second half turned into a shoot out. Hamilton's first drive of the third quarter went 65 yards in nine plays, all rushes, and culminated in a 16-yard TD run by Mokma for a 21-0 Hawkeye lead. An 18-yard scramble by Trojan quarter­ back Eldridge, and a 13-yard pick up on a fourth-and-nine play with a screen from Eldridge to Eric Reeder helped TK to its first score of the game on the ensuing drive. After three rushes netted zero yards at the Hamilton ten. Eldridge found David Finkbeiner in the back left comer of the end zone. Darrin Tape’s extra point cut the Hawkeye lead to 21-7. “I think we opened things up more tonight than we had in most o’ our games this year,’’ said Penfield. “Particularly because they’re so big up front They had the ability to slow down our running game. It was a case of too little, too late.” Hamilton quarterback Daniel Saenebouttareth had an answer for the Trojans’ fourth down score. The Hawkeyes moved down field, and on a fourth-and-6 from the TK 11 Saenebouttareth replenished Hamilton’s three-Td lead when he found Joey Cole in the end zone with 10:40 left in the game. TK came right back though. An Eldridge pass to Ben Ybcma went for 34 yards, with Ybem*. breaking tackle after tackle to get the Trojans within sight of the Hamilton end zone. Tape raced around the outside of the Hamilton defense for a 30-yard score just three plays later. Ybema was the Trojans’ leading receiver on die evening with two catches for 59 yards. TK had 302 total yards in the game, with 206 coming on the ground and 96 in the air. The Hawkeyes looked to have an answer again, but a long drive by Hamilton ended with Eldridge intercepting his second pass of the night, and kneeling down in the Trojan end zone for a touch back. But the Trojan offense couldn’t get going and was forced to give the ball back to the Hawkeyes after four plays. Hamilton used the opportunity to score its seventh TD of the game on a 4-yard run by Saenebouttareth with 2:30 to play. There was no quit in the Troja is. “Our guys competed hard," said Penfield. “The community can be proud." Eldridge scrambled for 57 yards from the TK 33 to the Hamilton 10 when the Trojans got the ball back, and on the next play Scott Brooks plunged in to make the final 35-20. Eldridge ended his career with the Trojans the way you would expect a senior leader to do it. He led the Trojans in rushing with 74 yards on four carries, and completed nine of 25 passes for 96 yards. He also had the two of of Wyoming Park, were together at the state meet Saturday watching as best friends, Joining Morgan on the all-league offen­ Four Panthers earned all-KVA honors son. Robby Young Mark VanderMeer interceptions on D. “Josh is the heart and soul of our team.” said Penfield of Eldridge who was chosen as a first team all-conference defensive back this season. Trojan seniors Mark Rolison. Josh Wolter, and Andrew Reeder each had eight tackles, as did junioi Josh Hilton. The Trojans end the season with a 6-4 record, while the Hawkeyes advance to host Three Rivers this weekend in the Division 4, Region 2, District 2 final. rhetorically. "A good student. Many of them have a very high GPA. These kids can focus, they can concentrate." said Benjamin. It takes an awful lol of concentration to push your body for 3.1 miles. “They're involved with a lot of different things, from churches to community service projects. They're concerned with other peo­ ple." How does that help you win a race? “You have to push yourself and your team, and they depend on others to keep them going. We still had a dozen kids prac­ ticing with Rebecca (Winchester) every day. They knew someone had to keep practicing with her." So. back to Nicole Bush. How can this happen? , The Grand Rapids Press reported that she was dehydrated. How does a senior who's already won three state championships get dehydrated at the state meet? It couldn't have been nerves. She’s Nicole Bush. "On the way home, coming back from state I spoke to Ray (Antel) and she was pretty much over it," said Benjamin. She's won three stale titles, that’s more than enough for anyone. Winning is always the goal of a sport, but in cross it often seems that just finishing is almost as impor­ tant as winning. But at what cost? If you're going to have to leave the field in an ambu­ lance. should you really have finished the race? Benjamin said the cross mentality is a good thing, not a damaging one. "As a dis­ tance runner, you'll have to experience dis­ comfort." Benjamin, and her good friend Antel know there are limits, however, and know that no one’s health is never worth a victory, and they are sure that there will be more chances for Bush. "She’s. not done running yet," said Benjamin. "She's got bigger and better things that are coming. I don't want people to dwell on this." This from the coach of a rival team. Maybe there is still hope some day for Michigan and Michigan State fans. Young bowlers earn awards at state meet The following bowlers from the Saturday Majors earned awards in the Michigan State YABA Tournament last spring in Lansing. Tiffany Miller, Brandec Beard, Jared* McKee, and Jacob Isaacs were honored in the team event D Class with ninth place. In 22nd place in the D Class doubles event were Derrick McKee and Devin McKee. Devin McKee placed 29th in all­ Hamilton's defense, including Paul Jurgens (28), Dustin Smith (5), and Keith Bigoness (55) had a hard time hauling down Middleville receiver Tyler Ybema (3) the couple times he got loose in the Hawkeye secondary Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) JO events D Class, and Isaacs was 55th in all­ Maple Valley defenders Chris Morris (20) and Denver Hine (32) smother an Oriole ball carrier before he can get very far on Saturday night in Quincy. 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Delton's varsity cheerleaders made the most of Saturday. October 25. at the Kalamazoo Valley Association cheerleading champiohships in Pennfield. taking their sec­ ond first place finish in three years. MIl’s big. the KVA meet,” said Delton coach Teresa Delaphiano. "We work all fall for one competition. This league championship is a little bit sweeter maybe than some other sports. Others have six. seven, or eight games to determine the league. We have one chance. We can't go back and fix what we didn’t do last week.” Along with their duties of cheering on the Panther varsity football team all fall, the group of 13 girts prepared for that one moment. This is the third such championship for Delton, who also won the league title in 2001. Three seniors. Breanne Humphreys. Jessie He frnquist, and Sarah Font were also a part of that 2001 team. Nicole Kottba and Sam Cary are die other two seniors on this season's squad. Delaphiano has been coaching the Panthers for 15 seasons, and this year guided the girts Season winds down on Saxon lady eagers Hastings' varsity girts' basketball team is running out of chances to get win number one this season. The girls are now 0-17 on the season, and 0-12 in the O-K Gold. Against Caledonia on Tuesday night, the Scots ran out to a 26-8 half-time lead before closing out the-Saxons 46-24. Amber Peck led the Saxons with six points, followed by Brooklyn Pierce and Bethany Gieseler with five The Scots improved to 10-7 on the year with 11 point* from senior Julie Slot. Hastings has tough contests ahead, but wiil see both South Christian Thursday and Byron Center Tuesday in Hastings. The Sailors clinched at least a share of the O-K Gold title by topping Wyoming Park on Tuesday, and will be looking to wrap things up against the Saxons. The regular season will end next week Thursday with the O-K cross-over matches, with the Gold teams playing at the O-K WTiite. The Saxons will most likely meet either Sparta or Greenville. The Spartans and Yellow Jackets are both 2-15 on the season, with 1-11 marks in the White. Last Thursday, the Saxons traveled to Holland Christian to take on the Maroons. A 20-7 outburst by the Maroons in the third quarter helped the home team pull away and take a 63-43 victory. Peck and Jamie VanBoven led the Saxons with 11 points each, followed by Betsy Acker who knocked down three 3-pointers on her way to a ten point night. Saxon Sports Shorts Freshmen Giris’ Basketball Freshman girts improved to 8-7 in the league and 9-8 overall by winning their last three games. They started off with a great game against Wyoming Park with a final score of 48-17. Katee McCarthy tossed in 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Natalie Knorp scored 12 points and had 14 steals and 4 rebounds. Erika Swartz contributed 10 points, four rebounds and two steals. Nikkie Meade had three rebounds and three steals. Ashley Hartman had two points. Kayla Angeletti had two points and two rebounds. Molly Wallace had five rebounds, an assist and three steals. Erin Fluke and Tiffany Edwards had one steal apiece. In the second game the girls came out fast and strong and never let up beating Holland Chrisuan 46-9. Swartz had a game high 13 points and nine rebounds. Knorp tossed in I I points and seven steals. McCarthy con­ tributed nine points and four rebounds. Meade played her best game this season coming up with six points, five steals and forced Holland Christian into several turnovers. Fluke. Angeletti. and Wallace scored two points a piece. Kayleigh DelCotto had one point. The girts played their best game of the season on Tuesday beating Caledonia 40-37. The girts were down at half-time but played an outstanding second half executing their press and forcing Caledonia into several turnovers and capitalizing on those. McCarthy scored 13 points, including two three pointers, two rebounds, two steals and two assists. Knorp also chipped in 13 points, nine steals, five assists and two rebounds, and did a great job anticipating the pars. Meade had six points, four rebounds, four steals and one assist. Swartz had four points, seven rebounds, three steals, two blocked shots and did a great job down low and put­ ting pressure on them during the press. Wallace played her best game of the season tossing in two points, grabbing eight rebounds, and two steals. Angeletti also played outstanding on defense shutting down the post players while scoring two points. DelCotto grabbed two rebounds and Ashley Hartman also had two rebounds. to lop honors in both the leadership round and the music round. Round-one is judged on leadership, jump­ ing. group coordinatiot.. and overall perform­ ance. The girls must display their cheering skills with no tumbling, music, or stunts, and do it in a minute and a half. Round two is set to music and includes stunts, jumping, tumbling, pretty much every­ thing except for props. The girls are judged this time on leadership, group coordination, as well as creativity, difficulty, variety of skills, and execution. "The girts set a goal at the beginning of the season to be league champs no matter what it took.” said Delaphiano. "They worked hard and did everything they wanted to do. gym­ nastics, lifted weights, it all paid off. They were willing to go that extra mile to achieve that goal and they did it.” The Panthers won with a team score of 363 points, besting league foes from Pennfield with 355. Paw Paw 45. Hackett 341, Kalamazoo Christian 331, GalesburgAugusta 322 and Parchment 245. With only one meet in the season, and foot­ ball all done the girts now have a few days to catch their breath before starting the school's second year of winter competitive cheering. A times a year ago. it was easy to see that the Panthers were performing in their first season of competitive cheer. “I guess it went good, because they didn’t want to quit.” said Delaphiano who also coaches the girls in the winter. Try-outs are still a little ways away, but she said she expects at least 12 of the 13 girls in this group to join her for the winter season Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEfiT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2003 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Lyons. Rogers, Lee. Flint. McKenna. Greenfield, Can and 11 guests Approval of agenda by voce mte Minutes of the September 10. 2003 Regular Board Meeting approved Minutes of ’he September 23 2003 Speaal Board Meeting approved Adopted Resolution No. #2003-14, Fee Schedule by roll call vote. Approved Zoning and Building Report by voice ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUIIPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN: PURCHASERS: Thi* sale may be rescinded by the forec toeing mortgagee. In that event, your damage*, tt any, shall bo limit­ ed solely Io the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition^ of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C. Knobloch husband and wife (original mortgagors, to Q.E. Capital Mortgage Services, inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 9, 1997. and recorded on June 12. 1997 in Uber 696 on Page 130 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED THREE AND 36/100 dol­ lars ($20,403.36). h eluding interest at 8.900% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, nofce is hereby given that said mortgage wifl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 p.m, on December 4,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWN­ SHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 82 and 83 of Lakewood Estates according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 19. The redemption period shall be 6 month!s) from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mine u abandoned in accordance wrth MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P C. end Counselors igraph Road, Suite 200 - —. 'arms. Mt 48025 vote. Vouchers and payroll approved for payment. Treasurer’s report received by voice vote. Approved to pay Wal-Mart sewt» project bills by voice vote. Approval to postpone discussion of sound sys­ A A—rtHt— P C 36150 Dequindre Rd. SteSIO Sterling Heights. Ml 463IQ (586) 795-440Q Exl 118 _______ Our Fite No. Q3-J8S42 Pub; 1003 - 11/M tmaatno NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MILL LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements to Mill Lake consisting of the application of herbicide treatments for the eradication or control of aquatic weeds and plants, from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total tend area m the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described tots and parcels of tend wtich arebenefitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: MILL LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. I The tots included within the proposed special assessment district are depicted on the map roll call vote. Public Hearing for 2004 Budget. Adopted Resolution No appearing below the tots and parcel numbers. #2003-11, Compensation Resolution by roll call vote Adopted Resolution No. #2003-13. 2004 Budgets Resolution by roH call vote. Approval io postpone discussion of purchasing trees for cemetery till 11/1203 by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Lou and Pared-, Numbered: 09-044434-00 09-040438-00 09-0404X040 094X04X240 094404X44)0 094404X640 094404X840 094X0-04940 0944045040 094X045140 0944045240 094X045340 09-0404)70-00 094X04)71-00 09-04047240 094X047340 094X047540 094X047640 0944047840 094X048040 094X048140 0944048240 094X04)8340 0948540140 09-125-01040 09-1254)11-00 09-12541240 09-12541440 09-12541540 09-12541640 09-12541740 09-12541840 09-12541940 09-12542040 09-12542140 09-12542240 0944040940 09-040411-00 0944005640 09-040-012-00 09440459-00 0944046040 0944046140 0944046240 0944046340 0944046740 0944046*40 0948540540 0948540640 0948540740 09-12540440 09-12540540 09-12540640 09-12540740 09-12540840 09-12540940 09-12542640 09-185401-10 09-185402-00 09-185402-10 09-18540340 09-18540540 09-18540640 09-18540740 09-18540840 09-021-001-00 09-021-002-00 09-021-003-00 09-021-005-00 0942140640 09-021-007-00 09-021-017-00 obwmi? NQDCE^EliQfiliAGE^QflECLQSUfiE WlLUAMAa<QUkPX.S ATTEMPTING TQ File #200329016 TeamD Said promises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 20 Rods South of The Southwest comer of Lot 1331, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan: Thence East 10 Rods; Thence South 4 Rods; Thence West 10 Rods; Thence North 4 Rods to beginning. City of Heating*, Barry County, WcWgan Being in the Northeast comer of the Northeest 1/4 of Section 19, Township 3 North, Rango 8 West Commonly known as 1201 S Park St, Hastings Mi4U058 The redemption period shall be 8 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 21. 2003 Amenouest Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN tem til 11/12/03 by voice vote Public Hearing tor 2003 Millage Rates. Adopted the 2003 Tax Rate Millage request by S FORECLOSURE NOTICE This fi rm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose If you are in the Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Michael L Tamez. A Single Man to Ameriqueet Mortgage Company, a Delaware Cot (mm ation Mortgagee, dated February 18.2002 and record­ ed March 19, 2002 In Instrument 1076000 Barry uounty Mecoras, Micmgan on wmen mongage there ia claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Ninety Cants ($96,865.90) Including Interest 13% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml at 1:00PM. on The Delton varsity cheerleaders celebrate their first place finish in Pennfield after taking the top spot at the annual Kalamazoo Valley Association cheer meet on Saturday. October 25. (Photo by Mike Wertman) Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Kevin S. Phenix and Tracy L Phenix, husband and wife, of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and Bond Mortgage A Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the lawt of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2OV Eastern SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507, iatru January 15. 1998. and recorded on April 13. 1998. Dortei Mu. 1010331 of the Barry County Regale* 'J Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Five Dollars and Ninety One Cents ($28,955.91) and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute m such case made and provided, on December 11. 2003 at 1:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at pubic venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wrth the legal fees and charges of the sate, including attorney’s foes allowed by law, the prem­ ises in said mortgage located in Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North, Range 8 West described as commencing 26 rods East of the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 21. in the cen­ ter of Center Road, thence South 198 feet for the place of begmnmg. thence East 191 feet, thence South 198 feet, thence West 191 feet, thence North 198 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an existing right of way for ingress and egress as revealed in Liber 354 on Page 343 which has an address of 1688 East Center Read, Hastings. Michigan 49058. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Bond Mortgage 4 Investment Corporation 2007 Eastern. SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated. October 27. 2003 Dratted by: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 ommzk 09-021-026-00 09-021-027-00 09-021-028-00 09-021-029-00 09-040-00340 0944045740 0944041540 09-040-022 00 09-040-02740 09-040478-00 094)4043340 MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Boundary of Proposed Mill Lake Weed Control Special Assessment District TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing on November 12.2003, at 7:00 p m. at the Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway. Battle Creek. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Improvemenu. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Notice is hereby given that the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Hastings Downtown Development Authority will hold a meeting at 790 p.m. on Wednesday. November 19. 2003. in the City Hall upstairs conference room. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan For additional information pertaining to said meeting, ptease contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, or by calling 269-945-2468 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days nonce to the Hastings City Clerk, telephone 269-945-2468 or TDD call relay services ’ -200-649-3777 Ever!I G. Manshum cityClerk DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. Periodic redetermtnarions of the cost of the Improvements may be necessary, without a change in the Special Assessment District, and in that event, such redeterminations may be made by the Township Board without further notice to record owners or parties in interest in the tends in the Special Assessment District, in accordance with the provisions of said Act 188. This Notice was authorized by the Township Beard of the Township of Johnstown. Dated: October 8.2003. June Doster. Clerk Township of Johnstown oaaaosi �Page 14 — Thursday, November 6, 2003 — The Hastings Banner NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and condtttona of a certain mortgage made by Rachel L Argo, a married woman, mortgagor, to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc. a Michigan oorporefcn, Mortgagee, dated the 3rd day of March, AD. 2000, and recorded In the Office of the Register of Doede tor the County of Bany and State of Michigan, on the 10th day of March A C1., 2000, ae instrument 1041948, which eaid mortgage was thereafter, on. to wit: the 3rd day of March, AD., 2000, assigned to the Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation, and said assignment was recorded on the 10th day of March, 2000. In the Office of the Register of Deeds tor said County of Barry os Instrument #1041048, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of Fifty-tour thousand nine hundred thirty-tour and 44/100 doftans ($54,934.44). tor principal and interest and. WHEREAS, no sutt or proceedings at law or in equity have boon inettuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having boon mode whereby the power of sate contained In said mortgage has become operattve NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in ouch case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on THURSDAY the 4th day of December. 2003 at 100 o’clock in the afternoon local time, said mort­ gage wNl bo foreclosed at a sate al pubic auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being the piece of hold­ ing Circuit Court in said County), of the premises doocrtood in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount duo, as afore­ said. on said mortgage with the interest there on at nine percent (9%) per annum and al legal coots, charges and expenses, including the attorney foe stowed by tew. and ateo any sums which may bo paid by the undersigned. necessary to protect its Interest in the premies. The premises described in said mortgage are as totows. Property situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Mtohigan. to w«: Lot 8. Block 4 of Chamberlain's Addition accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Ptats. Page 7, except the oast 2 toot thereof. Commonly known as 123 W. -Vetoon, Hastings. Ml The redemption period Shan bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Deled: October 23, 2003 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, assignee of mortgagee. CHARLES A. FORREST, JR Attorney for Benchnark Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court 31, Ftol Ml 48603 Telephone (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (11-13) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has boon made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Glona Untemuth, a single woman mortgagor to oroaomoor rtnanoat services me., a smemgan cor­ poration, dated the 2nd day of August, AD.. 1996, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry and Stalo of Michigan, on the 13th day of August A.D , 1996, In Uber 669 on Pages 323-328, which said mortgage was there­ after on, to wit: the 2nd day of August AD.. 1996, assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, and said assignment was recorded on the 13th day of August 1996, in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor said County of Barry in Uber 669 on Pago 329, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is toe sum of sixty-six thousand seven honored ninetythree and 71H00 doflars ($66,793.71), for prindpal and interest and, WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings al law or in equity have boon instituted to recover the debt secured by Mid mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sate contained >n said mortgage has become oper­ ative NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 11th day of December. 2003, at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon local time, said mort­ gage win be foreclosed at a sate at public auction to the highest bidder st toe east door of toe Courthouse in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being the place of hold­ ing Circuit Court in said County), of toe premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said. on said mortgage with the interest thereon 9.06% per annum and al legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney foe allowed by law, and ateo per annum and aS legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee by law, and ateo any sums which may be paid by toe undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises described in said mortgage are as follows Property situated in Barry County. State of Mtahigan. to wfc COMMENCING 10 RODS, SOUTH THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 49 MIN­ UTES. 47 SECONDS WEST 380.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 07 DEGREES 38 MINUTES EAST. 167.32 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST. 358 82 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 165 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING . Commonly known as: 6104 Marsh Road. ShefbyvRe. Ml 49344 The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sate, unteas determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated: October 30. 2003 Traverse Mortgage Corporation, assignee of mortCHARLES A FORREST JR. Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E. Court St . Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TH® RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWa aate may be rescind­ ed by the forecioeing mortgagee, in that event, your damages. If any, ahafl bo limited aotefy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William J Perkins and Ramona L. Perkins, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to AmeriFirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 16. 1999, and recorded on September 24. 1999 as Document No. 1035750 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated September 18. 1999. which was recorded on February 1. 2000, as Document No. 1040754 Barry County Records, and re-recorded on October 18. 2000, as Document No. 1050911. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 51/100 dollars ($83,734.51). including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in eud. case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of tnem, al public venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 PM, on December 4. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, 903.50 feet due South of the center of said Section 28; thence due South 79.56 feet; thence North 89 degrees 40 minute. West 212 feet; thence due North 79.56 feet along a fence as occupied; thence south 89 degrees 40 minutes East 212 feet to the piece of beginning, Barry County Records. The redemption period shaH be 6 montofs) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: October X. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Teem S (248) 593-1304 Trott A Trod, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200328860 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COU.'CT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SAL F - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by KeHie A. Bennett and Brent M. Hoedeman. husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Access Mortgage and Financial. Mortgagee, dated the 5to day of September. 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Bany and State of Michigan, on the 15th day o< October. 2002 in Document No. 1089455 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems. Inc said Assignment having been recorded on the 18th day of September. 2003. in Document No. 1113588. on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due. al the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Sixty Five Thousand One Hundred Fifty One & 53/100 ($165,151.53), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of toe power of sate contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of toe State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on toe 4th day of December. 2003 at 1 DO o’ctock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being toe building where the Circuit Court for toe County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay toe amount due. as aforesaid on said mort­ gage, wrth interest thereon at 9.23000% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing toe attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums *hich may be paid by the under­ signed. necessa y to protect its interest tn the prem­ ises. Which sftid premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of tend situated in toe Township of Rutland. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot(s) 47. Pine Haven Estates No. 2. as recorded in Uber 6 of Plats, Page 9. During toe six (6) months immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241 a, the prop­ erty may be redeemed during 30 aays immediately following toe sate. Dated: 10/23/03 MorUteoe Etertmnte Regtefrehnna Systems. iDfi. Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK, P C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48064 248-362-2600 Pub: 1003 - 11/20 (10/30-11/20) Teams Notice of Mortgage rorectoeure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING l O COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by the forecioeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at Mie, piue Interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of . mortgage made by Gary E. Merchant and Tammy S. Merchant, husband and wife signing to bar dower righto only (original mort­ gagors) to VanDyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 13, 1996, and recorded on April 21. 1996 in Document No. 1010692 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bank One. National Association, as Trustee t/k/a The Fkst National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee by w assignment dated May 22. 1996, which was recorded on October 25, 1999, in Document 1037001. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof foe sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTYTHREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN AND 54/100 doftars ($143.910.54). including interest « 12.500% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wift be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1D0 PM. on December 4, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as Commencing at toe West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 57 seconds West 117.83 feet along the West line of said Northwest 1/2: thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East. 634.95 feet along the centertine of Bowen Mitts Road (platted as Damoto Road) to the Piece of Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds West. 190.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East. 300.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds East 190.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 36 min­ utes 43 seconds West 300.0 feet along said centerfine to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Bowen Mills Road. Ths redemption period shall be 6 monto(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated October 30. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys anJ Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate #990708015 0MM1S7 (10/X-11/20) NQEGEfiEJiQfllGAGEJiALE Defauk having been made in toe conditions of a certain Mortgage made by DARICK CARPENTER Md DEANNA CARPBNTfcR husband and whose last known address was 235 Neteon Streat. Hastings. Michigan 49058. to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development), United States Department of Agriculture, with its guaran­ teed loan center being located at 3469 E. Grand River Avenue. Howell. Michigan 48843. the Mortgagee, such Mortgage being dated January 15, 1999 and recorded January 29. 1999 in docu­ ment No. 1024424 of Barry County Records, and by reason of such default the Mortgagee elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of thia notice, for principal and interest, the sum of NINETY­ EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTYONE AND 23/100 ($96,271.23) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgages, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate con­ tained in said Mortgages has become operative; Now Therefore, Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in raid Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at pubic auction, to the Mgiiest bidder, at the East entrance to the Circuit Court located at toe Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings on Thursday. November 20. 2003 at 100 p.m. local time, in the afternoon of said day. and said premis­ es wift be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 6.125 per­ cent interest, legal costs, attorneys' fees and also any taxes and risurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; which said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to wit: L^nds and premises situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, and State of Michigan Lot 6. Block 3. Chamberlain's Addition to toe Village (now dty) of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, page 7. (Commonly known as 235 Nelson Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058; Tax Roll No. 06-55-215-020-00 ) The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned in which case toe redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the dale of sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained wiH be used for that purpose. For further information with regard to this foreclo­ sure contact the Community Development Manager at the local office of Rural Development at 3334 Edgewood Road, P.O. Box 129. Berrien Springs. Michigan 49103. telephone (269) 471-9111, exten­ sion 118. Dated: October 20. 2003 UNITED STAGES Of AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development), United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee . Robert J. Zrtta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee SCHEUERLE A ZITTA 300 Washington Street P.O. Box 212 Grand Haven. Ml 49417 (616) 542-1470 TWf BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMtttlONtRI IS SURING APPLICANTS TO SERVE ON THE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD. THE APPLL CANT FOR THE POSITION MUST NAVE RIAL ESTATE OR DEVELOPMENT INTERESTS OR AN AGRICULTURAL INTEREST. IF YOU QUALIFY TO SERVE UNDER THOSE REQUIRE­ MENTS, APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE, ANO MUST BE RETURNED BY 5.-00 RM. ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2003. _____ TMB FIRM » A Dm COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANYlHFOfiMAnON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE M1UTARYDUTX MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Mudgett and Vivien Mudgett. to Crtrfmancial Mortgage Company f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services, mortgagee, dated February 27. 2001 and recorded March 12. 2001 in Instrument No.1056066, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Frfty-Eflht and 9/100 Dollars ($137,858.09) including interest at the rote of 10.88% per annum Under toe power c! sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on December 4,2003. The premises are located in the City ci Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are describ )d as: Lot 1304 of toe City, formerly Village o'. Hostings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall bo 6 montos from the date of such sate, untesa the property ts deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 33 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October 23, 2003 * ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Citifinancial Mortgage Company f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services, As Morgagee . P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 201.1291 Pub: 10/23 - 11/20 Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale TMS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo Hmtted solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sate, plus Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thad D. Ftsher and Angela L Ftaher husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgagee. Inc., Mortgagee, dated Juno 27, 2001, and recorder on June 29. 2001 in Document #1062270 in Bany County Records, Michigwt. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 83/100 dollars ($85,160.83), including interest St 8.000% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan al 1:00 p.m., on November 20, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Block 16 of Eastern Addition to the City (formerly Village) of Hastings. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated October 16. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate #200328166 TeamD SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting October i, 2003 fAeeting was catted to order at 7.00 p.m. Board members present: Nottingham. Nichols, and Goyings. Absent: Doster and Gray. Trustee Goyings acted as Chai. Aooroved the aoenda Approved minutes of September 10. 2003 with correction. Correspondence: 5 year Park Recreation Plan Notice of final closure of the BPH underground storage tank site. • Celebrate Comments & Petitions from pubic: NONE. Pine Lake Fire Dept and Police Dept reports placed on file. Approved roof repairs for township haft. WiH be receiving bids tor reptacemenVrepair of windows and doors of Twp. HaH. Approved cleaning of carpets for two hall and police department. Approved PA 116 Resolubor tor PhM Cutshaw Approved Resolution for the vacating of the alley between lots 3 A 4 of the Pleasure Point Plat. Treasurer's report: None. Clerk’s report: placed on file. Approved filing tor extension of tine with toe DEQ for the tiro grant. Approved the payment of the outstanding bills in the amount of $82,652.09. PrairtevBe Township Ctork FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt cotecto; attempting to coNecta debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the MHrtary, please con­ tact our office at toe number fisted below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C. nnooiocn, in jurin tenancy, nusoana ana wire to Southern Pacific Funding Corporation, A CaHtomla Cotporaitoo Mortgagee, dated July 14, 1998 and recorded August 5, 1998 In Instrument No. 1016116 Barry County Records, MfcWgon. Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Etoctronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated July 16,1998 end record­ ed October 29, 1999 In Instrument No. 1037357. un which mortgege there to claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Forty-TWo Dollars and Four Cents ($68,342.04) Including Interest 10.55% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be oredosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan at 10OPM. on Thurartte Nrwamtw X MM Said premises are situated in Township of uany, uarry wounry, Recnigan, ano are oesenoeo as: The North 1/2 of Lots X and 29 of Dalton Plat, according to the recorded ptot thereof as recorded in Uber l of Plots, Pago 29, excepting therefrom the NortheaStorty exteneton of Main Street as found recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Pago 33, said Street atoon being part ot J.R. Bush's Addition Io the Village of Dolton. Commonly known as 144 Maple, Dolton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall bj 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shaft be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: gctotw21-20m Mortgage Floaronic Rngstraiion Systems. Jnc. Assignee of Mortgagee * Attorneys: Potesttvo & AMnoateA P C 3fi15QD«MndrsRd.aaaiD Stertino Haiohta. Ml 4fl31Q (566) 79S-44QQ Exl 111 Our Rte No (B-1K73 PhD; 1QM-11/13 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AIItMPJnMGJXLGQLLEGIAGEfiL ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL EE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASEGQffTACT 0UR0EHGEJMTHEJiUM8Ea_BEL0W IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MFJTARY DUTY- MORTGAGE SALE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by ths forscioslng mortgsgss. In that svent, your dsmsgss. If any, shall bs Hmttsd sototy to ths .stum of ths bid amount tendsrsd at sato, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James P. Shields, a single man (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgagee Services Co.. Mortgagee, dated October 25. 2001, and rvcorded on November 1. 2X1 In Document No. 1069065 in Bany County Records, Michigan, and re-recorded on May 14. 2003 in Document No. 110-1272. Barry County Records on which mortgag-i there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGH­ TEEN AND 90/100 dollars ($49,618.90). including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1XX) PM. on December 4, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 105 and 106. Steven’s Wooded Acres No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 ol Plats, on Page 60. Bany County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaft be X days from the dale of such sale.. Dated: October 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte # 200328747 Team F owawi (10Q3H11H3) Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Martha C. Lindbiad, to First Finance, mortgagee, dated May 4. 1996 and recorded May 11.1996 in Document No. 1011782, Bany County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of Calitomia N.A. by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Bany County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Four and 25HX Dollars ($113J04J0) including interest at the rate of 10.35% per annum Under toe power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Mchigan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1D0 p.m. on December 4, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land described as totows: Beginning on the Range line 937 49 feet, with bearing referenced to the Michigan Plane coordinate system-zone. South. North 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds East from the Southwest comer of section 19, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, and runnng thence on said range line. North 00 degrees *9 minutes 14 seconds East 393.42 feet to the 1/8 post on the West side of toe Southwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 19; thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes 33 seconds East on toe 1/8 fine 614.38 feet; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds West 392.15 feet; thence North 88 degrees 35 minutes 39 seconds.West 615.38 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind toe sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October X, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209.2406 (11-27) 0MWt» �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 6. 2003 — Page 15 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISE­ MENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage by Leslie I. Carley to Portage Commerce Bank dated August 26. 1996. and recorded in Barry County records at 1017281. is being foreclosed on by Portage Commerce Bank for non-payment of prin­ cipal and interest The property subject to this fore­ closure is described as. Commencing at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, distant North 399 feet from the center of said Section 28, thence north along said North and South 1/4 Ime 165 feet; thence East 250 feet; thence South 165 feet; thence West 250 feet to beginning. Located in the Township of Barry. County of Barry. State of Michigan. Commonly known as 14449 & 14471 South Kellogg School Road. Hickory Comers. Michigan Parcel #06-003-028-021-50 There is currently due and owning on the mort­ gage $158,291.59 exclusive of taxes, costs and attorney fees, bearing interest at the rate of 9.250°o. If on or before six (6) months from the date of the recording of the Sheriff's Deed, the mort­ gagor does not redeem, the mortgagor will lose all ownership rights to the property The foreclosure sale of this property will take place on Thursday. December 11,2003 at 100 p.m. at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State. Hastings. Michigan Dated November 6. 2003 William E Rheaume Attorney at Law 222 North Washington Sq . Ste 210 Lansing. Ml 48933 (517) 371-5579 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- LNG TO COLLECT A DLBL ANY1NEQRMAI1QN QBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUHPOSE.PLEASE G0NIACI QUfiL OFFICE Al THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARYDUTY. MQRTGAGESALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch, married and Madeline C. Knobloch, married, to Concord Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated April 8. 1997 and recorded April 15. 1997 in Liber 691. Page 105, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by U.S. Bank National Association, f/k/a First Bank National Association Trust, acting solely in Its capacity as trustee for EQCC Home Equity Loan Trust 1997-Bby assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Eight and 62/IX Dollars ($43.528 62) including interest at the rate of 10.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the n ortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on December 4, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Berry. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: , According to the Recorded Plat Thereof . as recorded in Uber 1 of plats on Page 52. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property ts deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $600.3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower Dated October 23, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for U.S. Bank National Association, f/k/a First Bank National Association Trust, acting solely in its capacity as trustee for EOCCHome Equity Loan Trust 1997-B , As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 ,248) 457-1000 Fite No 231 3421 Pub: 10/23 - 11/20 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FiRM IS a DEB’ COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A Dl’BT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by the forecioeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence E. Monroe and Sham J. Monroe, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Bank One. N.A., Mortgagee, dated May 24. 2001. and recorded on May 31.2001 in Liber Document #1060638 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 57/100 dollars ($175,551.57). including interest at 7.400% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Michigan at 1.00 PM. on December 4. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Parcel A: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of seaion 33. Town 4 North, range 8 West. Township of Cartton. Bany County. Michigan, dfttant South 89 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds West. 283 00 feet from the East V4 comer of said section 33; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds West. 249 00 feet along said 1/4 tone thence North 02 degrees 06 minutes 28 seconds, East 473.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 55 min­ utes 03 seconds East. 480.00 >eet to the Westerly right of way line of Lower Lake Road; thence South 00 degrees 11 minutes 31 seconds East 253.15 feet along said right of way line thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds West. 75.00 feet; thence South 38 degrees 21 minutes 04 second West. 280.85 feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 mooth(s) from the date of such sale Dated October 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File # 200324334 TeamG (10/23H11/13) Notice cf Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sole THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may br rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be remind­ ed by the forecioeing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall be limited solely to the return of tt-c bld amount tendered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis J. vandertil. a marned man and Melissa Vandertil. his wife (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. A Delaware Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 29. 2001. and recorded on January 13. 2003 Instrument #1095359. by Affidavit of Claim of Interest recorded January 13, 2003, in Document No 1095359 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY AND 50/100 dollars ($120,340 50). including inter­ est at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on December 4. 2003. Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as That part of Lot 40 of Lakeside Subdivision, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 55, described as follows. Beginning at the Northeast comer of said Lot 40; thence Southwesterly along North line of said Lot 100 feet; thence southeasterly parallel wrth the East line of said Lot to the South line of said lot thence East to the Southeast comer of said lot; thence Northwesterly along East line of said lot to place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by L Rae Price a single woman (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated July 25. 2001. and recorded on August 6. 2001 in Instrument No. 1064253 In Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation successor by merger and/or name change to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation, assignee by an assignment dated April 4. 2002, which was record­ ed on May 3. 2002. in Instrument No. 1079891. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 73/100 dollars ($95.585 73), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ V led. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at ;he Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan a> 1:00 PM. on December 4. 2003. Said premises are situated In CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lof 9, Block 10 of Daniel Striker's Addition, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Pte's, on Page 11. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the data of such sate. Dated: October 30. 2003 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetepgraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte #200329828 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File # 200230625 TeamC Dated: October 30.2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 583-1304 Team S (1(V30 -11/20) OMNI 77 (10/30-11/20) OMMt?? FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been madam the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel Thomas and Rosemarie Thomas, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as a nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Company, an Arizona Company Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2002 and recorded December 18. 2002 in Instrument 1093897 wayne uounry necoros, vicntgan on wmen mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighteen Doflars and Fifty-One Cents ($164,618J1) Including interest 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml Michigan, at 1:00PM on Thwwtev Movtew 13.2003 Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Parcel B: Beginning at a point on ths North Uneof Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 7 WeeL Distant South 88 Degrees 18 minutes 47 sec­ onds East 365.00 Feet from the Northwest cor­ ner of said section; Thence South 88 degrees 18 minutes 47 seconds East 230.00 Feet elong seid North line; Thence South 02 degrees 22 minutes 19 seconds Weet 326.00 Feet; Thence North 88 digress 18 minutee 47 eeconds West 206.50 Feet; Thence North 02 degrees 22 minutee 19 seconds East 51.00 Feet Thence North 88 Degrees 16 minutee 47 seconds Weet 2130 Feet; Thence North 02 degrees 22 minutes 19 Seconds East 275.00 Feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to on easement for Public Highway p-^rpoeee over the Northerty 33 feet thereof for Jordan Road. Commonly known as 8110 Jordan Rd, Woodland Ml 46897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned « accordance wrth 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated QaXfrf 7.2003 solely as a nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys; Potestivo & Associates, P.C, _ 36150 Dequindre Rd. Sle 81Q Slertog Heights. Ml 4831Q 705-4400 Ert 118 QuLEiifLN£L_Q3dBQfi4 Pub: 10/9-11/8 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Wade L Jordan, a single man. certain to GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC (FKA GREEN TREEN FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION). dMTKbnMy 1. TM0. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Bany in the State of Michigan on February 8. 1999. in Document No. 1024848, on which Mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $69,250.75 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on December 4. 2003, at 1.00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for hokSng the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 7.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC, does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHI­ GAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 34, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 50' 00* EAST 659 27 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE TO THE CENTERLINE OF BROOKLODGE ROAD THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 16" 11* EAST 205.00 FEET ALONG SAID CEN’ERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 16' 11* EAST 220.00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 50' 00’ EAST 240.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 16' 11- WEST 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 50' 00’ WEST 240 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASE­ MENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR BROOKLODGE ROAD. The redemption period shaH be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless the property is abandoned, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from tha date of sate or abandon­ ment. if abandonment occurs after sate. Green Tree Servicing LLC, Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD. & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: October 21. 2003 (11/20) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT PUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE LN ACTIVE MIUTARYJOUTY. Default has been made in the condrtions of a mortgage made by Russell Hammond and Roberta Hammond, husband and wife, to United Companies Lending Corporation, a Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 19. 1999 and recorded January 29. 1999 in Document No. 1024503, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A. as Trustee for Certificate Holders of Bear Steams Asset Backed Securities. Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2000-2 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Four and 73/IX Dollars ($53,694.73) including mtwest at the rate of 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wtt be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1W p.m. on December 11,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 710 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, excepting the North 320 feet thereof. Together with an easement 2 Rods in width extend­ ing from Mullen Road lo the South line of said par­ cel; the West line of which is coincidental with the East line of said parcel The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind t*e sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution wrth the borrower. Dated November 6. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, NA as Trustee for Certificate Hoktefs of Bear Steams Asset Backed Securities. Inc.Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2000-2 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 199 1321 Pub: 11AB - 12/4 CHMW TH1SF1BM1SAOEBLCQLLECIORAHEMPI: ING IQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION QBTAINEGWlLLBE.ySEILEQaJMAIJeyfL PGSE PLEASE CONTACT QUR QFF1CEAT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY-DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Barbara J. Kerns. a single woman, to Deffa Fundrig Corporation. mortgagee, dated February 17. 2000 and recorded March 21, 2000 in Document No. 1042281. Bany County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Weils Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA, as Trustee for Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1. c/o Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB. as servicing agentby assignment dated April 3. 2X1 and recorded on July 31. 2001 in Document No. 1063940 Bany County Records. Also recorded by an assignment dated 04/03/2003. recorded 08/04/2003 document f: 1110057 There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six and 94/100 Dollars ($63,006 94) including interest at the rate of 9.09% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby guen that the mortgage wtrt be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 11X) p.m. on December 11,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; A Parcel of land m the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31. Town 2 North . Range 10 West. described as ; Beginning at a given point designated by a stake driven in the Northeast comer of a small triangular piece of land containing the frame cottage and out building occupied for many years by David Boniface and Fanny Bonn:face . thence Northwest 134 feet to comer point. Being the Northwest comer of the triangular piece of land . thense South 225 feet along the boundary line fence , between Robert Kelley and this described property lo highway . thence Northeast 200 feet along highway in front of house and lot to place of beginning . this form­ ing a triangular p-ece of ground approximately 1/2 acre . more of less . Orangeville Township , Barry County . Michigan . being more accurately desenbed by survey as follows ; Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Town 2 North , Range 10 West, thence North 2 degrees 33' 05 " West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Nortfiwest quarter 790.67 feet to the Centerime of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description . thence North 45 degrees X' 52* East on the centerime of Marsh Road 207.77 feet . thence North 66 degrees 00' 24* west 172.91 feet to the North and South 1/8 line of Northwest quarter . thence South 2 degrees 33’ 05* East on said 1/8 hne 215.98 feet to the place of beginning. Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest quarter of section 31. Town 2 North . Range 10 West . thence North 2 degrees X* 05' West on the North and South 1/8 line Northwest quarter 790.67 feet to the centerime of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description thence continuing North 2 degrees X' 05* West on said North and South 1/8 kne 215.X feet, thence North 66 degrees X* 24* west 17.09 feet. thence South X degrees X'32* West 140.05 feet . thence South 44 degrees 26' 06* East 152 32 feet to the place of beginning . The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can resand the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated November 6. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA, as Trustee for Delta Funding Home Equity Loen Trust 2000-1. c/o Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB, as servicing agent. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X Fite No 189.2895 Pub: 11/8 - 12/4 THiSBRM_lS.ADEBTCQLLECTORATTEHPTIHGIILCQLLECIADEBI ANY1NFQRMAT1ON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE HUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE-SALE Detauff has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathleen A. Mann, a married woman and Ora D. Mann, a married man. husband and wife, to Concord Funding Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated October X. 1997 and recorded November 20. 1997 in Instrument No. 1004420, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Corrpany. as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A. as Custodian or Trustee by assignment dated October X. 1997 and recorded on August 19. 1998 in Instrument No. 1013775. Barry County Records. 1 here is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-One and 22/100 Dollars ($61,931.22) including interest at the rate of 12.79% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stats of Michigan, notice ir hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1.00 am. on December 11,2003 The premises are located in the Township of Bany, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 feet along the West line of said Section 18 to a point which ties 388 feat North of the North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section; thence North 89 degrees, 29 minutes. 10 seconds. East X.69 feet to the center of Highway M-43. and the true pomt of beginning; thence Northeasterly 299.88 feet along the center of said highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees. 10 minutes. 20 seconds. East 298.75 feet; thence East 1208.5 feet more or less along the North kne of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18. to the West 1/8 Ina of said section; thence North 664 feet more or less along said 1/8 kne to the North Kne of said Section 18; thence East 427 feet along said North kne of Section 18; thence South 936 feet: thence South 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds West 1748 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance wrth MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaH be X days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated November 6,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A., As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X FBe No. 2X1536 ommw Pub: 11/B-12/4 Notice Of Mortgage Forecfoeure oaie THW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATJON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that •vent, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at aala, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Susan Silvis and Frederick R. Silvis , wife and husband (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 21,1999. and record­ ed on October 6. 1999 in Document # 1036263 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 16/1X dokars ($153,522.16), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wi!l be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1X PM. on December 4,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Panted: a parcel of land m the Southwest 1/4 o( Section 34. Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan, desenbed as: beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 kne of said Section 34. distant North 89 degrees X minutes X seconds East. 334.46 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 34 , thence continuing North 09 degrees X minutes X seconds East along said East and West 1/4 Kne. 334.45 feet; thence South X degrees 27 minutes 51 seconds East at right angles to said East and West 1/4 kne. 1 X4.X feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 34; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds West, along said South Una, 3X.91 feet; thence North 01 degrees 47 minutes X seconds West parallel with the West line of said Section 34. a dstance of 1323.98 feet to tha place of beginning. Parcel 2: a parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, desenbed as: beginning at the West 1/4 post of said Section 34; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 34. a distance of 334.46 feet; thence South 0i degrees 47 minutes X seconds parallel with the West line of said Section 34. a distance of 1323.98 feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds West along said South kne. 334 46 feet to said West sec­ tion Kne; thence North 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 seconds West along said West kne. 1322 96 feet to the place of beginning, Bany County Records The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated October 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1X1 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 304X Telegraph Road. Suite 2X Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite « 200313439 Tear C (1CV23H11/13) �Page 16 - Thursday, November 6. 2003 - The Hastings Banner EXPLOSION, continued from page 1 legal custody of her. Repons said that Kelsey was blown out of the ranch-style house from the force of die blast. She landed agJnat her dad's vehicle parked in the driveway. Kelsey suffered from bums over 10 percent of her body and a bro­ ken leg. Doug Vickery, a close fnend of the Wyatt family, said the vehicle cushioned Kelsey’s impact because the sheet metal gave a little. front of the house as if the cough wrapped around him and carried him out. All occupants were blasted out of the home, he said. "The Man reached down and saved those two kids." Vickery said. "He has plans for them and 1 don’t know what they are." Brace, his friend of 30 years, who rented the house from him. was always upbeat with a smile on his face, even when he'd get down from business troubles. Vickery said. It was Laving her imprint in it. Vickery said Bruce was catapulted out the See EXPLOSION, page 18 Bruce L Wyatt Linda Wyatt □COURT NEWS’ Timothy L. Wolthuis, 20, of Delton, was sentenced last Thursday, Oct. 30, in Bany County Circuit Court to one year in jail and five years probation for attempted thirddegree criminal sexual conduct. Wolthuis pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of another count of third degree criminal sexual conduct and delivery of marijuana to a minor. Wolthuis’ attorney, David Kuzava, said the act was consensual. Bany County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said it was not consensual at all, the way the victim described it. Chief assistant prosecutor Tom Evans said Wolthuis has a moderate to extensive juvenile record. "He was doping up this girl, giving her liquor." Evans said. "She was so traumatized, she doesn’t want to tell her best friend (about the incident)." The defense attorney said again that the victim consented. Fisher replied, "After he fed her marijuana or alcohol." Kuzava said, "This is Wolthuis’ first felony conviction, which will stick with him the rest of his life. He has a good job and has been working hard for two or three months." Wolthuis said, "I’m sony. What I did was wrong. I have a job and 1 >n going to school to better myself. Fisher said, "Unfortunately, saying I’m sorry doesi’; even scratch the surface of what you did. If this situation presents itself again. I’m going to put you in prison for the longest term." in exchange for dismissal of possessing a dan­ gerous weapon charge and possession of mar­ ijuana. • A Dec 11 sentencing date was scheduled for Diana L. Rowlee. 33, of Nashville. Rowlee pleaded no contest to possession of marijuana and possession of methampheta­ mine in exchange for dismissal of selling meth, having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle and use of police radio receivers. • Torrey M. Spaulding, 23, of Hastings was sentenced to 31 months to 14 years in prison for aiding a prisoner’s escape from Barry County Jail and being a habitual offender. Barry County Prosecutor Shane McNeill said Spaulding was a career criminal. "He is a very personable individual," McNeill said. "He’s also very dangerous." • Michael Dowling, 25, of Sturgis, was sen­ tenced to 214 days in jail for a cocaine viola­ tion in August, 2002. He was given credit for 214 days served in Dowling was discharged from probation. • Benjamin R. Maple, 25, of Plainwell, was sentenced to 19 months to 15 yean in prison for second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 13 years of age. Maple pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping a charge of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct and accosting children for immoral purposes. Assistant prosecutor Douglas Gutscher said the victim wants Maple to go to prison for the offense. "It’s a horrible crime," he said. "Nothing more horrible than molesting a 6-year-old child. The victim’s father said he still has to tell his child that the sexual assault was not her fault Fisher said the track record of successful counseling is not good. "He (Maple) was sexually abused as a child himself, which is unfortunate," Fisher said. Maple's attorney, David Makled, said Maple was torn up about it and conflicted. "He’s trying to understand bow he could have done this," Makled said. "He’s fully responsible and will be the first to say it In a letter, he's acknowledged it It’s a way to get a grip on what’s going on in his own life; who he was and what’s happened to him. He knows first hand how serious this is. He’s concerned she’ll be like be was — embar­ rassed." Maple said he was sony for his conduct "I want to continue counseling and learn a trade so I can be a good, productive member of society. So I can have a family of my own." Fisher said it was a sad situation. "Too bad you found yourself in this situa­ tion.* Fisher said. • A Dec. 11 sentencing date was set for Douglas P. Lynch, 21, of Middleville. Lynch pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to complete treatment and using cocaine. Fisher said that his general policy was treatment or jail. • A Dec. 11 sentencing date was set for Amy L. Reed, 27, of Wayland. Reed violated her probation by failing to complete residen­ tial treatment She was on probation for possession of methamphetamine. In other recent court business: • A Dec. 11 sentencing date whl set for Rowland Rickert of Delton, who pleaded no contest to charges of delivering Xanax, sell­ ing prescribed drags, obtaining drags by false representation and false prescription. He pleaded no contest to the charges in exchange for dismissal of a charge of selling prescription drags, Tylenol #3 with Codeine, without authority and two charges of accost­ ing and soliciting. • Robert A. Nelson, 48, of Hastings, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years pro­ bation for possession of marijuana, second offense. He received credit for one day served in The cause of the explosion at the home of Linda and Bruce Wyatt is still unknown. (Photo by Marcie Westover) I IltHI't Ihdd FOR SALE- (2) 3 bedroom. 2 bath homes. Approx. 1200sq. ft each. Will deliver i set up on vour land for $24,900. (517)852-9402 JOHN DEERE 2240: 4500hrs. Turf tires, $7,500. Must sell call (269)948-1190. KIDS CAPTAIN BED with desk 4c 6 drawer dresser, $400 obo. (269)795-4077 LOVE N CARE AFC Home now has openings for 1 pri­ vate 4c 1 semi-private. We give loving Christian care to our communities elderly women, call (269)948-2534. / «/>» ii A (uinh n FOR SALE 1991 Toro reel master, 7 [tang reel mowers, hydraulic iift. Good condi­ tion, $6,000. Call (269)948­ 4190. FOR SALE 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $9,000. Call (269)9484190. 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He earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of a charge of dis­ orderly person, a possible maximum 90-day misdemeanor. • A Dec. 18 sentencing date was scheduled for Michael R. Clark. 49, of Hastings. Clark pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. • Daniel M. Nelson, 20. of Hastings, was sentenced to one day in jail and two years probation for possession of cocaine. He was granted 7411 status, which will result in a cleared criminal record. Also, be must pay court assessments of $1,000 by Jan. 30. 2004. Nelson earlier pleaded guilty to the charge IShat Matters... 17 individuals in Barry County received emergency/ disaster services through the American Red Cross That's what matters... BARRY COUNTY UNITED WAY POLICEBEAT Woman injured In traffic accident HASTINGS — A 21-year-old Hastings woman suffered injuries in a crash Friday morn­ ing. Oct. 31, at South Hanover near Barfield Drive. Janet Ingersoll was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. She has a 2-year-old boy in the vehicle who was not injured, police said. Ann Grimm, the 47-year-old Lansing driver of the second vehicle, was cited for not stop­ ping within a clear distance after striking the first vehicle as it was awaiting oncoming traf­ fic before making a left turn on Barfield Drive, said Hastings Police Department. Local man Injured In traffic crash .......... HASTINGS — A 60-year-oM Hastings man suffered injuries sustained in a crash Friday morning, Oct 31, at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and State Road. Peter Straub was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Straub was driving westbound on State Road, attempting to cross the intersection when his vehicle was struck by a 2001 Mercury driven by Tamera Conley, 48, from Charlotte, Hastings Police said. Straub was issued a citation for failure to yield right of way, police said. Tests awaited in local drug bust HASTINGS — Suspected cocaine and drug paraphernalia was seized in the 300 block of West Court Street Wednesday evening. Oct 29. by Hastings Police. Police are awaiting laboratory tests before charging a 26-year-old suspect Motorcyclist nabbed after fleeing HASTINGS — A 27-year-old Hastings man was arrested for operating a vesicle while under the influence of liquor. Friday afternoon, Oct 31. The man attempted to stop h'« motorcycle for a stop sign near the cotnrr of East Street and E. Madison Street. As he applied the brakes, the bike started to slide on the wet leaves. He fled the scene when officers arrived. The police took him into custody in the 100 block of East Clinton Street. Teens arrested for possessing pot HASTINGS — Two Grand Rapid teens were arrested Friday night, Oct 31, for the pos­ session of marijuana after a traffic stop by Hastings Police Officer Joseph Booher. Booher stopped the vehicle for speeding on S. Hanover near Madison Street The driver was cited for not having a valid driver’s license and was given a warning for no proof of insurance and expired license plates. After a search of the vehicle and occupants, the driver and passenger, both 17-year-olds were arrested for possession of the drags and lodged in the Barry County Jail. A third occupant was released at the scene. Mulliken man held for stalking, assault SUNFIELD — A 44-year-old Mulliken man was arrested last Wednesday evening, Oct 29, for felonious assault. Eaton County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Ryan Wright responded to a complaint of a stalking, personal protection order violation of a 41-year-old Sunfield woman, said Eaton County Sheriff Rick Jones. After she said the man was stalking her, Wright confronted the man at his residence. A fight ensued and Wright received a laceration on his arm from a glass door, Jones said. Wright held the suspect until other officers arrived, be said. Wright was treated at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing and released. The man was lodged in the Eaton County Jail. Seat belt enforcement to increase BARRY COUNTY — The Barry County Sheriff’s Office is joining more than 500 Michigan law enforcement agencies in a crackdown on unbuckled motorists as part of a national Click It or Ticket mobilization Nov. 17-30. "If you won’t buckle up to save your life, then buckle up to save yourself a ticket," is the message young driven across the state will be bearing during the campaign. "The only proven way to get significant increases in safety belt use among young peo­ ple and ultimately save lives is through high visibility enforcement," Sheriff Steve DeBoer said. "Teens and young adults are killed at far higher rates in crashes because they are inex­ perienced. risk takers and have low seat belt use. These tragedies are predictable and pre­ ventable. using proven techniques like high visibility enforcement mobilizations." Fatality rates for teenagers are twice that of older drivers. DeBoer said. Two out of five teen deaths are the result of traffic crashes. About 346 young people between ages 11 to 24 died in 2002 and 33,746 were injured in traffic crashes. "While Michigan is a national leader in safety belt use, 84 percent, we know the remain­ ing drivers who don't wear them are teens and young men," the sheriff said. "Enforcement gets people to buckle up and buckling up saves lives." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 6. 2003 - Page 17 Clemency Project seeks to free battered women from prison by Susan Temere Staff Writer effects of repeated, long term, degrading injustice that put them there ” sexual and emotional violence. Commuting prison sentences of battered • Mary Ncmorr of Eaton County was sen­ tenced to life in prison for first-degree mur­ The Michigan Battered Women’s Clemency Project is one of 39 grassroots efforts in the U.S. Since 1978. 124 women women who killed abusers in self defense to save their own lives is a legitimate use of a der in 1977. Nemore. 82. is mentally and physically incapacitated. In 1957. she killed her violent husband as from 23 states have received clemency; 33 of them through two “mass clemency’’ they struggled over the gun with which he week ago in front of the State Capitol to win was threatening her with. He had already shot their daughter and had abused her and said. Michigan’s project was founded in 1991 by activist Susan Fair. Attorneys Lynn clemency for 20 female prison inmates who they say are unfairly serving long prison the children for years Instead of being released for acting in self defense, she was D'Orio. Kammy Mizga. Lore Rogers and University of Michigan professor Carol terms. No Barry County women are on the list, but the list includes counties that border Barry, such as Kent. Allegan. Eaton and convicted and served 15 years of her life Jacobsen coordinate the volunteer effort. They work to identify, interview, select and governor’s power to grant clemency, according to the Michigan Battered Women’s Clemency Project. Project members organized a rally over a Calhoun. Barry County Circuit Court Judge J xmes Fisher said the county has few murders and he could not recall any involving a battered woman. •’Twenty petitions for clemency were pre­ sentence. Police and laws must be enforced against attackers. Jacobsen said. "Judges in Michigan must give proper actions in Ohio and Maryland. Jacobsen oversee the preparation and filing of clemency petitions for women in Michigan prisons who have been convicted of crimes instructions to juries on self-defense that de not feed the myths and stereotypes against after a trail or guilty plea when evidence of abuse was not raised or raised ineffectively battered women defendants.” she said. "To keep them in prison only perpetuates the or disallowed by a judge, denying them due process. Kiwanis helps HHS athletics Steve Hoke. Hastings High School athletic director, accepts a gift from Tom Kribs, president of Hastings Kiwanis to support the high school athletic program. sented to Gov. Jennifer Granholm for the prisoners who never received fair trials or due process, such as not being allowed to raise issues of abuse at trial or testify in their own defense.” said Carol Jacobsen, a coor­ dinator of the project. "They should never have gone to prison at all because they acted in self defense, pro­ tecting themselves alone after being aban­ doned by law enforcement and the criminal justice system when they needed and called for help. They were wrongly convicted and punished for defending themselves.” Most had no criminal histories and all WANT TRUCKS?? WE HAVE THE AREA’S BEST SELECTION & BEST PRICES! have been model prisoners, working and artending classes. Jacobsen said. “They pose no threat to anyone.” she said. "They have families or friends who will support them upon release.” The Clemency Project estimates that the 20 women may represent only a fraction of 04 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT COMPANY CAR LEATHER. MOON PCO SAVE SI DOO'S the women in Michigan prisons who deserve clemency because they acted in self $21,888 defense, but were not allowed to raise issues of abuse at trial It was not until 1992 that Michigan courts ruled to allow expert testimony on battered women’s syndrome to be presented at trial (People v. Wilson) But the ruling did not help women already in prison. In 1999. the Clemency Project success­ fully freed two women from life sentences through motions for Relief from Judgment. The two. Juanita Thomas and Violet Allen, who claimed they killed their abusers in self defense, served 20 years. Another woman. Geraldcan Gordon, was release on parole in 1998, shortly after the Clemency Project filed her petition. The following are thumbnail sketches from Jacobsen of women on the list from counties that border Barry : • Diane Howe of Calhoun County was sentenced to 17 to 30 years in prison for a conviction of second-degree murder in the 1990 death of her husband. He died as a result of smoke inhalation from a fire in their trailer home. She has maintained her innocence throughout. Her husband had a long history of violent behavior toward women and served time for assaulting Diane, assaulting another woman with an ax and for setting fire to their home himself. 00 CHEVY BLAZER ZP2 4X4 39K LOW MILES LOOKS NEW SAVE BEFORE WINDER’ Because of Diane’s schizophrenia and $13,888 years of severe domestic violence, she requires considerable care. Her mother and sisters have promised support and care for her upon release. • Anita Posey of Eaton County was sen­ tenced to 17 to 50 years in prison for sec­ ond-degree murder. Posey was a caseworker for children at the Department of Social Services for 20 years. Her boyfriend was a drug addict, dealer and a violent man. She had black eyes, a fractured nose, broken tooth and lips, three cracked ribs and other injuries over the years. She shot him in defense of her baby after he threw the child at the wall. 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CD. 60 medical staff at a hospital while she was in *15,995 $16,995 $26,888 labor. No issues of abuse were raised at her trial. • Delores Kapuscinski of Kent County was sentenced to life in prison for a convic­ tion of first-degree murder. Kapuscinski shot her abusive husband in 1987 after a night of sexual assaults, violence and terror. She requested an attorney when she was arrested, but was no» allowed to have coun­ sel. which would be in violation of her con­ stitutional right. Though testimony about the effects of abuse was allowed at her trial, there was lit­ tle public understanding at that time of the •GMS PLUS TAX. TITLE ft LICENSE ™ Dreisbach GMC Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 Today! PONTIAC 328 N. Call www.dreisbochmofors.com Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Eric Dreisbach. President GMC «f PHOffSSOMl GMDf Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Borne Signs, Soles Ryan Modden. Soles SALESWURS Mon & Wed urtH B Tue. Thu 4 Fn until 6 SalurOay urrtil noon Am'/ Piper. Soles Chns Silvermon. Finance Mgr Mon 4 Wed 8-7 Tue Thu 4 Fn 8-5 �P*0« 18 - Thursday. November 6. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Bay Pointe sold by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Jackie and Roy Martin have sold the Bay Pointe Restaurant on Marsh Road along Gun Lake, an important destination for year-round residents and summer visitors alike. The tables were cleared for the last time at Sunday brunch Nov. 2. but the official clos­ ing will be on Dec. 1. ending 20 years of hard work, meals and shared memories. Many have fond memories of special dinners, wed­ ding receptions and anniversary celebrations hosted in style. For summer residents the restaurant’s deck was a great place to listen to big band music, have fun parties and it had the best view of the fourth of July fireworks. No details on the buyer have been released and the future of the property has not been revealed. Surveyors have been taking meas­ urements. Kiwanis earns food award Carol Jones Dwyer (on left) accepts as Kiwanis president Tom Kribs looks on an award of appreciation from Lynn Briel on behalf of the Fresh Food Initiative. Brief told the Hastings Kiwanis members that the initiative has enough financial support to help families through the upcoming holiday seasons. According to Jim McManus. Barry County Planning Director, this property in Orangeville township is zoned commercial and anyone who wants to make any changes must come before the Planning Commission with a site plan request. Nothing has been scheduled at the planning commission as yet, McManus said. The Bay Pointe Restaurant in the Gun Lake area has been sold. During the month of November, $100 from the sale of every New & Used vehicle will be donated to the United Way What matters When you find solutions in a community, it shows. Dreisbach is your hometown dealer with 5 years of continuing support for our community. 2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE WAS $19,100 Lease Now ■ g MONTH X 36 WAS $20,650 Lease now $se C* MONTH X 24 4 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTZ WAS $24,395 Lease Now 5O4E' A 19 MONTH X 36 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP WAS $32,050 Lease Now $OQ9* MONTHX36 “GMS 10% down plus first month payment, 12K miles per year, plus tax & plates. PONTIAC GMC 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269) 948-8000 Today! www.drelsbachmarors.com Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Enc Drasboch, President SAUS HOWS: GMC Wf ARE PROFESSttW. GRADE Don Gentry, Soles Mgr Bame Signs, Sales Ryan Modden Soles Amy Piper. Soles Mon&WedirMB Tue. Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until noon SMVItt HOWS: Mon 4 Wed 8-7 Chns Silverman, Finance Mgr A 54-year-old Portland man died Wednesday after creating a disturbance at a bar in Mulliken. Eaton County Sheriff’s authorities reported. Eaton County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a complaint of a distur­ bance at the Sportman’s Tavern in Mulliken at about 1:15. Upon arrival, employees advised that a man, either intoxicated or high, had entered the bar. The employees refused to serve him. at which point the man became belligerent and the employees called 911. When the two deputies arrived, the man had gotten into his car and was attempting to leave. In order to protect the public from a driver under the influence, the deputies ordered the man out of the car. When he refused to leave his car. deputies were forced to break a window on the vehicle and place the man under arrest. Authorities said the man became violent and resisted the officers, who then gained control of him and placed the suspect in hand­ cuffs. Shortly after handcuffing the suspect, the man appeared to have a heart attack. The offi­ cers immediately removed the handcuffs and began CPR while calling EMS for assistance. The man was transported to Hayes Green Beach in Charlotte, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The suspect was a 54-year-old Portland residentand his name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. As routine in this type of incident, the deputies have been placed on temporary administrative leave. Michigan State Police have been contacted to do an independent examination of the incident EXPLOSION, continued from page 16----------------- 2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE “ Dreisbach Portland man dies after scuffle at Mulliken bar Tue. Thu & Fn 8-5 hard keeping a crew. “Both he and she (Linda) seldom even had a cross word about anyone.” he said. “Bruce was a friend, a brother and a son all rolled into one.” They called each other once a day and would met at the Elias Brother’s Big Boy in Hastings for breakfasts with their wives at least once a week. “I was wondering Friday why he hadn't called me. I miss him terribly." Vickery said. “He was an extremely dear friend.” Kelsey was Linda’s life, he said. Linda was jovial yet much quieter than the life of the party Bruce, he said. In that sense they were opposites. “She was fair minded and would bend over backwards for people.” the friend of the fam­ ily said. “Both of them felt their word was their word. They both touched a lot of peopie." The two couples with Kelsey were going to pull out next week for their annual deer hunt­ ing trip to the Upper Peninsula. John Jacobs, president of J-Ad Graphics, recalled talking with Bruce and Linda at the Hastings Big Boy restaurant. “He brought a smile to an awfully lot of people," Jacobs said. “He had a million jokes; he could have worked for Bob Hope." Jacobs said Bruce was dedicated to his family and friends and was an upbeat, fun-loving guy Bruce share tables of the people he came to know over the course of daily breakfasts and dinners at the Big Boy. where Jacobs and his wife frequent quite often as well, he said. “I didn’t ever, know his last name, but I knew him by his laughter and voice." Jacobs said. "I’d hear him back in the comer or six tables down with his infectious laugh. I’d hope he slopped over at my table because I’d have a joke for him." He said Linda was a beautiful person and dedicated to Bruce and her granddaughter. “She never complained." Jacobs said. “She was as quiet as Bruce was talkative, but just as friendly and fun loving." � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-11-13.pdf 1fb708dcd4dec5499ebfba884c3faed3 PDF Text Text C68I in S3HUSVH lSH3HnH3SUI UY8BI1 onsnd S9NI1SVH Local pastor defends church/state separation Lawmakers should get to work, not hunt Lion gridders headed for Monroe See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 10 The Hastings City ZBA meeting Nov. 18 canceled The regular meeting of the Hastings City Zoning Board of AppcalsTuesday evening. Nov. 18. has been canceled The next regularly scheduled meeting of the ZBa will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 16. in City Hall Council Chambers. Maple Valley play dates rescheduled Dates for the fall play at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School have been changed due to conflicts in scheduling with girts’ basketball and vanity footbad. The comedy "Pride and Prejudice." based on the novel by Jane Austen, now will b£ presen ed on Tuesday. Dec. 2. Thursday.. Dec. 4. and Friday, Dec. 5. in the high school auditorium. Curtain time for all three performanc­ es at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. Cost is $6 for adults and $5 for senior citizens, students and children. "Wte decided to change the date because many exciting things arc hap­ pening at Maple Valley. Our football team is continuing on strong in the state playoffs and we are hosting girts’ district baskeball tournaments the week of Nov. 17. “We value all student activities and want to be as accomodating as possible. We hope that the audience will come out strong on these nights to support all of the students.* Norma Jean Acker, drama director. Thomapple Wind Band concert set The Thomapple Wind Band’s next concert will be at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Four rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room .:rom 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Nov. 6. 13 and 20. and Dec. 4. The band, under the direction of Joseph LaJoye. seeks new members who have musical experience, including string instrumentalists. Members of the adult ensemble come from as far away as Rockford, but are mainly from the Thomapple River area. Membership is open to any post-high school age must- • More NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 PRICE 50C County plans public hearing on proposed 2004 budget Ron Howell Middleville's new manager The Middleville Village Council Tuesday night selected as new village manager Ron Howell, former city manager of Cedar Springs. After interviews with Howell and three other candidates, the council had selected Steve Guile, currently serving as the manag­ er in Beaverton in the Upper Peninsula, as their top choice. Mmembers of the council’s Personnel Committee interviewed both Guile and Howell. Michael Lytle reported to the board saying. "Following these second interviews, the com­ mittee believes that both men would be fine choices for the village. We gave the nod to Howell because he is available now." Howell will receive a S57.000 salary the first year. The pay rises to $59,500 in the sec­ ond year. Then Howell's salary raises will be the same percentage as other village employ­ ees. Howell will serve at the pleasure of the council. The contract is not for a specific time. After one year. Howell will receive four months severance pay and insurance cover­ age as long as he is not dismissed for any illegal activity. . - -.. The contract is be Hi? sent to Hou ell to sign. He must then pass a physical given by the village physician. Middleville Village President Lon Myers said. "He could be here in a few days or in the next week." If Howell does not paid the physical, the village will have to return to the manager search process. Next blood drive set for Nov. 20 A Red Cross blood drive is planned for 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 20. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. 128 North Michigan. Hastings. Local Red Cross officials say consis­ tent blood donations are needed to main­ tain the supply. When asked, seven out of 10 people believe the American Red Cross plays a strong role in saving lives by collecting and distributing blood. But of those same 10 people, asked if they will give blood in the next 12 months, almost half will say it's not in their plans. "Most people understand that many sick and injured people would die with­ out blood transfusions.* says Fred Sterns, executive director of the Great Lakes Region Blood Services. "But many people don't realize they can make a difference in ensuring that blood is available." Sterns emphasized that volunteer blood donors are the only source of blood products for hospital patients. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old. weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good general health. ANNER Thursday, November 13, 2003 VOLUME 150, No. 45 NEWS BRIEFS Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Ron Howell Drawing their slips that say "elected" or nothing are Donald Bowers and Michelle Kiernan at the Barry County Clerks' office. Bowers drew the winning slip and now Kleman will weigh whether or not to seek a recount of the 74-74 tie they had in the race for a Third Ward seat on the Hastings City Council. Bowers picks a winner Kleman not sure about asking for recount by Marde Westover Staff Writer The 74-74 tie in the election for the Third Ward Hastings City Council seat was settled Wednesday afternoon when Donald Bowers picked the “elected" slip in a lot drawing with Michelle Kleman. “I’m happy." Bowers said. “I think I bring a different perspective to the council ’’ The drawing, which is prescribed by law, took place in Barry’ County Clerk Debbie Smith’s office, with Kleman drawing first. Kleman said she hasn’t decided if she will ask for a recount, and wanted to talk things over with her husband. She has six days to decide whether or not to file for the recount. Smith said she has delayed making a decision on when a recount will be held on the city mayoral vote because she wasn’t sure if the loser of the drawing would want a recount too. If so. it would be better to have both recounts at the same time. Barry Wood, who lost to Robert May in the Nov. 4 race tor mayor of Hastings by only four votes (387 to 383). filed for a recount within the six allotted days. If Kleman indeed decides to ask for a recount, a date for both requests then will be set by the county clerk. . Kleman was appointed to the council seat a little more than a year ago after Donald Spencer moved outside the city. She decid­ ed to seek the seat outright in the Nov. 4 city election and was challenged by Bowers. Bowers went solo to the drawing ceremo­ ny. He said his wife left instructions on the kitchen table to call her with the results and she would handle it from there. Both Bowers and Kleman commented on their disappointment with the low voter turnout (16.3 percent of registered voters within the city) and the importance of each vote. The waiting process was difficult. Bowers said, due to the fact that neither candidate could ask for a recount until they drew lots first. After drawing the winning slip. Bowers was presented with the election certificate from County Clerk Debbie Smith. In business conducted at Monday night's regular meeting, the Hastings City Council: • Approved the purchase of four new self­ contained breathing apparatus for the Hastings Fire Department at cost of SI3.900, plus shipping. These are budgeted already in the 2003-2004 budget. • Heard the report for the month of October from Fire Chief Roger Caris stating that there were 32 runs, with 18 in the city and 14 in rural areas. Also during the month, the department put on fire prcvenSee WINNER, pg. 2 The Barry County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for 10 a.m. Tuesday. Nov. 25, to hear comments on the 2004 county budget. County Administrator Michael Brown said though the millage rate already has been determined, the hearing will provide the public “with an opportunity to review the budget and where money will be spent and comment on it." The board voted 5-3 Oct. 28 to levy the maximum legal tax rate of 5.5937 mills for next year, even though earlier that month it toyed with the idea of a lower millage rate of 4.8937. A truth-in-taxation hearing Oct. 28 enabled the board to approve the higher rate. Citizen watchdog Ward Weiler claimed the higher rate represents a difference of about $992,000. The 5.5937 mills plus allocated millage for Charlton Park, the Commission on Aging. E-911 and Thomapple Manor btings the total to 7.833 nulls. However, it was pointed out that the total levy is less than the 8.22 voters approved in August 1999. The county plans to adopt a budget of $11.6 million and has about a $1.8 million fund balance. Had commissioners decided to stick with the lower rate, the ?ounty would have had to dip into the fund balance and pull out $263,000 to balance the budg­ et. In other business at the board's meeting Monday afternoon, which was movedfrom its customary Tuesday morning date and time because of the Veteran Day holiday, the commissioners: • Agreed to expend $24,000 from the HOME program funds to purchase a vacant lot at 420 E. Center St. in the city of Hastings, pending approval by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Plans call for a house being built at that site with community development block grant (CDBG) funds and then have it sold to an individual or family who quali­ fies, based in income criteria. • Approved a request from the Barry County Sheriff's Department to purchase five patrol cars, one replacement, two for this year and two for next year. The cruis­ ers. being purchased through a state con­ tract program, will cost about $22,000 each. Middle school recognizes veterans on Veterans Day by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Students at Hastings Middle School hon­ ored local service men and women Tuesday by holding a Veterans Day celebration lunch­ eon and assembly. Local veterans were encouraged to bring a guest for a lunch of tossed salad. French bread, lasagna, coffee, milk and dessert The event allowed veterans the opportunity to meet together and honor each other and those who lost their lives during war. Principal Michael Karasinski initiated the concept three years ago for the Veterans Day luncheon at the middle school. “This is your (veterans’) day and we appre­ ciated the fact your sharing it with us," Karasinski said. Attendance this year included 75 guests and organizers believe that the annual event will be even larger next year. Lt. Col. Stephen Labbe of the Air National Guard for the 110th medical group presented a slide show on their involvement in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Labbe said that he was proud to sit among the veterans present and to honor all those who have fought before. After lunch the students and veterans moved into the gym for the assembly were students honored them with a standing ova­ tion as they entered. The “Star Spangled Banner" was played by the middle school band and “America the Beautiful” was sung by the choir. Karasinski read the names of ail the veter­ ans present and the branch of the armed serv­ ices in which they served. “Taps" was played by trumpet players Matt Gardner and Audrey Wakely to honor all who had lost their lives defending the nation. Several of the veterans spoke to students about their experiences. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell said the students were “veterans, for what you do for the community of Hastings." He also said how honored he was to sit among veterans of foreign conflicts. See VETERANS DAY, pg. 3 Seventh-grader Carmen Burlingame (center) serves salad to Robert H. Brooks (left), a veteran in the Army, and Weda Montague, who accompanied her husband, Albert Pete Montague, to the annual Veterans Day celebration luncheon at Hastings Middle School. �Page 2 - Thursday. November 13. 2003 - The Hastings Banner WINNER, continued from page 1 tion programs for a total of 345 people, with 298 children and 47 adults. Money raised through the pancake breakfast and other donations allowed for the purchase of extri­ cation equipment and a hose tester at a cost of $5,648. • Approved the sale of a 2001 Crown Victoria police vehicle with the bid of $6,526 from Welcome Motors out of Chicago. The high bid for a 1994 Chevrolet Caprice was $1,565 from Matt Lumbert of Hastings. • Was presented with application to the Hastings Planning Commission from Acorn Chiropractic for re-zoning property at 110 W. Center St. There will be a public hearing on the issue and notification letters will be sent out prior to those who live near the NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page ciao who cat commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. AD instrumentation is welcome, but the band especially needs clarinet and percussion players. Achild care program (Sl/child) held near the band room, is available for rehearsals. The Thornapple Wind Band is a non­ profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the surrounding communi­ ty. There is no funding other than donations received al the concerts. For more information on how to get involved or to borrow an instrument if need­ ed. call Kim Dorake (945-9181) or LaJoye (945-9766). Arts Council’s auction Saturday Third spelling bee slated for Nov. 22 The third annual Community Spelling Bee will be held Saturday evening. Nov. 22. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Competition between spelling bee teams will begin at 6 p.m. A maximum of 30. two-person teams will vie for the championship trophies. The Hastings Public Library also will have a silent auction. The spelling bee benefits the work of the Barry County Literacy Council and the silent auction benefits the new library build­ ing fund. Admission is $5 per person. Children 5 >ears old and younger and students are free. Tickets are available at the high school and library. More teams are welcome to participate. The deadline is Nov. 15. There is a $50 entry fee per tram. Tammy Benjamin, who coaches girls and boys cross country teams and girls track for Thomapple Kellogg High School, will pro­ nounce ail the words to the teams of spellers. Dr. James Atkinson, president of the Literacy Council, will be the master of ceremonies. Emmatene McConnell is chair­ woman of the event Judges are Audrey Renner, Connie Semerad and Jan Drolen. This year’s Thomapple Arts Council auc­ tion is scheduled for Saturday evening, Nov. 15. Local artists this year will create their own rocking chain, which will be auctioned during the event. This year’s auction, in the Greenery Room at the Middleville Inn, builds on the success of last year’s “Riding into the Holiday" event Several local artists designed rocking horses last year and this year’s rocking chairs and other “rockin’" chain will be up for bid as decorative addi­ tions to local homes. The silent auction, with champagne punch, begins at 6 p.m. and dinner begins at 7. The tickets ire $35 each. The live auction with Steve St-mton begins at 8 p.m. Meteorologist Terry DeBoer from Margaret and Larry Hollenbeck once WOOD TV-8 will be the emcee for the again will have their annual community evening. Thanksgving dinner at I p.m. Thursday. An open bouse displaying the an works Nov. 27, at the First United Methodist in the aecttow will be held today, N«v. 6. in , Church, 209 W. Green St. in Hasting*. 11 the gallery at 117 Sate St The works will T^fre is no charge for the meal, beta free be on iflitfHay tmffl ?4ov. t4. wiff offering may be donated by those who Free dinner set for Thanksgiving TK students plan ‘Mouse’ production There are 23 students and director Trisha Rickert working on the upcoming produc­ tion of “The Mouse that Roared" at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Nov. 21 and 22, in the high school auditorium. The play includes sharp wit and wisdom with Duchess Gloriana the Twelfth, just 22, trying to keep her tiny country afloat after a California winery does a ripoff of her country’s only product, “Pinot Grand Fenwick." She is played by Alaina Hasclden. Her solution is to declare war on the United Stites. The method in her madness is that her study of recent history suggests that the surest way to wealth is to lose a war with the U.S., which then pours aid, relief and rehabilitation on the vanquished. When her declaration of war is consid­ ered a prank, Gloriana decides to escalate! TUlly Bascom (played with finesse by Alex Robinson). in charge of Grand Fenwick’s small army of bowmen, launches an attack on New York City. Student assistant and stage manager for this production is Bethany Nelson. Tickets are $4 each and are available at the door. Holiday decorating contest scheduled Local residents and businesses in the Middleville. Thomapple, Irving. Freeport, and Yankee Springs areas can help create a county wide "Holly Jolly Christmas this year by participating in the annual decorat­ ing contest sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Any resident who wants to have his or her home judged on Dec. 4 and 5 must obtain a contest form. Applications are available by calling the chamber office at 945-5424. Parade applications are available at the chamber offices. Businesses have it just a little easier. As long as they are located in the core do wn­ town area, their building's decorations will be judged by a qualified group of people who know the area well. Businesses will be judged by representa­ tives of the Barry County Law Enforcement Team. Businesses which are out of the main downtown area and who would like to have their decorations judged can call the cham­ ber to leave their address. area. • Heard the monthly report from the Department of Public Services. Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach said the fall leaf pickup began Nov. 3 and will continue tor approximately four weeks. After crews are finished with the first rounds the depart­ ment will do a second round to pick up remaining leaves. The Christmas decorations were pul up early per the request of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Development Authority. • Learned that the code enforcement offi­ cer handled 31 complaints for October. • Heard a report from the Hastings Public Library for October, with 8.122 items checked out. The Literacy Council will be hosting its third annual adult spelling bee at Hastings High School Saturday evening. Nov. 22. The Library Capital Campaign at the same time will have a silent auction to raise money with decorated items. Community Music School students showcase talents by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Just as some big-name stars got their starts performing in small, obscure coffee houses. Community Music School students in Hastings did the same Tuesday night. Music School Coordinator Steve Youngs pointed that out during a “Spotlight Concert.” held at the State Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings, where local budding musicians ranging in age from six to 83 entertained parents and friends. The appreciative audience heard students perform everything from a piano rendition of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy" to a guitar ren­ dering of “Puff the Magic Dragon." “Spotlight recitals feature students of all ages and skill levels now taking lessons at the Community Music School." according to a press release. The school has provided a wonderful opportunity for 83-year-old Wilford Ripley to hone his skills on the mandolin, under the direction of teacher Beth Lepak. After the concert. Ripley said he has played the mandolin “by ear" for many years and decided he wanted to perfect his talents by taking lessons through the school. He performed “Melancholy Baby” and "Coming 'Round the Mountain" during the program and the audience even cheered him on to play an encore. Others showcasing their talents were pianists Taylor Gore. Alex Cherry. Kathleen Thomas. Megan Denny. Heather Jozwik. Emma Stoeltzel. Dexx VanHouten, Chris Parker. Austin Charlton and Tom Pcurach. Emily Parker performed twice - once with the trumpet and again with a violin. Ashleigh Holley and Morgan Leep played guitars. "The Community Music School offers instruction in piano, brass and reed instru­ ments. violin and guitar." according to a prcj»s release., . A special "«SW«rmusik" program is Morgan Lccp. accompanied by her guitar teacher Tom Freridge, plays “Frerc Jacques." offered through the school for children from the newborn stage to age five. Need-based financial aid is available for students. The school is located at First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Future Spotlight Concerts, featuring performances by the school’s students, arc planned for 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the State Grounds Coffee House. The next concert is set for Dec. 9. “The Community Music School is a pro­ gram of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, which also offers music instruc­ tion in Battle Creek. In addition, the Music Center supports the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra and a variety of cho­ ruses. The Community Music School is wish to contribute towards the cost. More than 200 people attended the event last year. The Hollenbecks welcome families, too. Sometimes large families gather for the day and don’t have room to celebrate in a small home or apartment so they attend the annu­ al feast at the enurch instead. The centerpiece of the menu will be turkey and dressing. Mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, several other kinds of veg­ etables and a couple of different salads, plus homemade rolls or bread also will be served. Dessert will be a choice of pies. The Hollenbecks are appreciative of the people who donate turkeys and volunteer their time to help with the event To better plan for ’he meal, the Hollenbecks ask that people make reserva­ tions by calling them at home, 945-4701, or the church office at 945-9574. Historical Society to meet Nov, 20 Barry County Historical Society will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Hastings Fire Department on Mill Street in Hastings. The board meeting will be at 6 p.m. with the regular meeting following. The program will be The History of the Hastings Fire Department" and will be pre­ sented by Keith Sage. All meetings, programs and events of the Barry County Historical Society are open to the community. Area decorating contest planned Local residents and businesses through­ out the area can help create a Barry county wide "Holly Jolly Christmas this year by participating in the annual decorating con­ test sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Any resident who wants to have his or her home judged on Dec. 4 and 5 must obtain a contest form. Applications are available by calling the chamber office at 945-2454. Parade applications are available at the chamber offices. Businesses have it just a little easier. As long as they are located in the core down­ town area, their building's decorations will be judged by a qualified group of people who know the area well. Businesses will be judged by representa­ tives of the Barry County Law Enforcement Team. Businesses which arc out of the main downtown area and who would like to have their decorations judged can call the cham­ ber to leave their address. The library also plans to enrich the week­ ly Story Hour starting in January 2004 with more crafts and activities. • Encouraged the community to attend “Put Community First” Monday. Nov. 17. at noon, with a program al the Hastings Fire Department building, where there will be information about possible budget cuts from the state and how it could affect the commu­ nity. The next meeting of the council will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Nov. 24. at City Hall. funded by tuition, private donations and grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts," the press release said. Wilford Ripley, 83, is taking mandolin lessons at the Community Music School and was one of the performers at the Spotlight Concert Kathleen Thomas takes to the key­ board to entertain with" The Juggler” and “Forest Drums." Emily Parker performs a selection from Steitz’s 5th Concerto on the Violin. She also played a trumpet solo of “Vega." Hastings Honor Society inducts 26 members Twenty-six students were inducted into membership of the William T. Wallace Chapter of the National Honor Society for Hastings High School in a ceremony Monday evening, Nov. 10. The ceremony included special guest speaker Joe LaJoye. band director for the school. The ceremony was conducted by current members Drew Bowman. Kristen Beckwith, Margo Cooklin. Danielle Drumm. Matt Hoffman. Hilary Hutchins. Jami Shilling and Samantha Sleevi. Members were selected by Faculty Council for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and char­ acter. "National Honor Society members arc chosen for and then expected to continue their exemplary contributions to the school and community." said Martha Gibbons, chapter advisor. Seniors inducted were Adam Case, Sarah Clevenger. Erin Dahn. Erin Hemerling. Stephanie McNally. Angela Norris. Vincent Stavale and Alice Trout. Juniors inducted were: Elizabeth Acker. Megan Bolthouse. Allison Cooney. Brian Cottrell. Catherine Fish. Jaimeson Fisher. Sarah Frantz. Dan Hoffman. Ashley Ingle. Anna Lawrence, Kathry n Lawrence. Amber Peck. Kristin Pufpaff. Taylor Raymond. Kathlyn Rounds. Brandon Schwartz. Courtney Wakley and Josh Wescott. The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. Chapters exist in more than 60 percent of the nation’s high schools, and since 1921. millions of students have been selected for membership. �Th* Haslings Banner - Thursday, November 13. 2003 - Page 3 Local pastor defends separation of church and state by David T. Young Editor A Hastings pastor told a First Friday audi­ ence Nov. 7 he believes in the separation of church and state in America. “It’s still a good system,’’ the Rev. Michael Anton said of the United States' democratic form of government. "We’re not ever going to get this entirely right, but there is a healthy tensio.: between religion and government." Anton’s remarks often focused on several recent issues that have surfaced, including the use of “under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance, the use of prayer in school and at public functions, the debate over teaching evolution and creationism, and even the annu­ courthouse lawn) year after year and no one challenged it until someone Tom New Ycrk last winter wrote a letter to the editor of the Banner.” Another issue Ls about tax vouchers to allow public funding to go to private religious schools, which is occurring in Florida. “The question is, are you ready to let vouchers be used to pay for religious training for Muslims?" he said. Another question that must be answered involves the definition of Christian in the notion of the United States being a Christian nation. If that applies to all people who believe in God, it may not apply to those who do not worship Jesus Christ and do not ■We must find a way to teach about religions in the schools and their influence as components of culture. When science is taught, students should be exposed to aU the theories." - Rev. Michael Anton al appearance of the nativity scene on the Barry County courthouse lawn every holiday season. “It’s a legitimate argument (over separation of church and state), but I think there are a lot of people cynically trying to divide us.” said Anton, who has been pastor at Grace Lutheran Church for 34 years. He added that a “neutral secular state allows more than 1,500 different religious denominations to practice without interference. Some of the debate about church and state is as old as America itself and some started as recently as 50 years ago. Anton said be grew up in Tennessee, in the Bible bell, yet when he said the pledge in grade school, the words "under God" were not used. Those two words were inserted in 1954 by an act of Congress. However, the local pastor said there were Bible readings in class every day, with stu­ dents enlisted to participate. That practice, along with school prayer, was declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1962. Anton said it is illegal for public or gov­ ernment units to favor any one religion over another, so he said, “I’m amazed a nativity scene has been on public property (on the believe He was the son of God. Anton noted that when people came here four centuries ago to settle in what became known as the 13 colonies, religious freedom was an important part of the package. However, one minister, Roger Williams, start­ ed his own state, Rhode Island, and insisted it adhere strictly to his interpretation of the Bible. Many hold that the Founding Fathers were deeply religious, yet Thomas Jefferson, one of the giants in the movement to start this coun­ try, was a deist, who had his own beliefs, many of which were not consistent with cus­ tomary Christian teachings. Some believe that Christians simply hold fast the principles and vJues of freedom, fair­ ness ana justice, but “I’ve known some secu­ lar humanists who practice these virtues bet­ ter than some Christians.” Anton said Americans live in a pluralistic culture, “We’re living with an increasing vari­ ety of religious expressions, one of which no religion at all. We’re increasingly surrounded by other world religions, live never before.” For example, he recently saw a huge Islamic Mosque while traveling to Toledo. “We’re living with inconsistencies in our daily lives.” he said, noting that daily sessions VETERANS DAY, continued from page 1 Campbell also read part of a speech that he gave on Sept. 24. 2001. about the Sept. 11 attacks and how the community should move forward. Dr. Jim Atkinson also addressed the stu­ dents and stressed the importance of “free­ dom. liberty and justice.” He talked about his time in the service as a flight surgeon. Fred Huey Jr. spoke to the students about his experience in the Navy and working aboard the flight deck. Huey said he missed the camaraderie within the military when he left, but celebrating Veterans Day rekindles the feelings. Barry County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer said he learned a lot from his military experience, even though it was difficult being away from home. He asked the students to continue to honor veterans. Karasinski said after the ceremony that many veterans said they were touched by the appreciation shown by students. Principal Mike Karasinski speaks to a gathering of veterans and students in the gymnasium during the special ceremony. Among the special guests in the Veterans Day gathering were Mayor Frank Campbell Dr. Jim Atkinson, police officer Joe Booher, Sheriff Steve DeBoer, and Mayor-elect Bob May. There were about 75 guests who attended the Veterans Day luncheon at the Hastings Middle School. of the U.S. Senate are begun by prayer offered by a chaplain, however, such prayers are for­ bidden in public schools. Another inconsistency is that religious groups do not pay property taxes. "From a pastoral point of view, that’s both­ ered me,” he said. “If we have a fire, we expect the fire department to respond. If we have a theft, we expect police to come. But we don’t pay for those services." He said some religious groups have become very wealthy and owners of huge amounts of property. But Anton also said he’d like to see a way to incorporate teaching “Intelligent Design” as an alternative to the evolution explanation of the origins of the earth. “When they said no prayer or Bible reading in school, they threw the baby out with the bath water," he said. “We must find a way to teach about religions in the schools and their influence as components of culture. When science is taught, students should be exposed to all the theories. They need to be presented with as much information as possible and then the students sort it out.” However, the pastor contended the primary religious teacher should be the family in the home. Citizen Robert Dwyer said he remembers when he was in grade school that Jewish chil­ dren were sent out into the hall as outcasts while prayers and readings of the New Testament were taking place. Carol Dwyer, a local attorney, said she’s been confused by the argument of “under God" defenders who say the two words repre­ sent “ceremonial deism” and they don’t vio­ late the constitution because they’re meaning­ less. “Does that replace heartfelt religious feel­ ing?" she asked. “That’s a terrible statement. If it doesn’t mean anything, then what’s the point of saying it?" Anton said he doesn’t want to see the state and church become one because that is what’s been going on in Iran, where the real power is not with the president, but the ayatollah. Furthermore, he pointed out. “We’ve never made religious beliefs a litmus test for becoming a citizen. But how often is our understanding of Christian life linked to patriotism? You get accused of not only being irreligious, but also unpatriotic. It becomes The Rev. Michael Anton talks about the separation of church and state at the First Friday forum for November in Hastings. grating to me when your patriotism is chal­ lenged when take issue with religious doc­ trine." Anton said he was impressed with David Brock's book “Blinded by the Right," in which a soldier for the ultraconservative agenda changed his tune. “I’ve long been concerned about groups like the Christian coalition pushing their agenda when they’re dedicated only to one thing — winning.” Anton spoke to about two dozen people at the forum, which is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee and held at the historic Thomas Jefferson Hall on the first Friday of each month. Lawmakers, representatives talk about state deficit and post-war Iraq situation by Susad Tenure Staff Writer At this month's Legislative Coffee ses­ sion at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Ren. Gary Newell. Sen. Patricia Birkholz's aide, Amanda Price, and Congressman Vern Ehlers' aide. Rick Treur. talked about post-war Iraqi aid. $900 million in state cuts and pending legislation. Price explained that Birkholz intro­ duced legislation to change the state bird from the robin to the Kirtland warbler because constituents from the Audubon Society are urging it. -They found that die warbler is a bird indigenous to Michigan." Price said. “It only nests in Michigan and is an endan­ gered species whereas the robin resides in many Midwest states and is rhe state bird of Wisconsin and other states. The senator has not taken a position yet on the hunting mourning dove bill that passed the State House and is now in a Senate committee because of funding contained in it. Pnce said. “She’ll wait until it’s before the full senate." Price said. Recommendations from the Michigan Land Use Leadership Council are being drafted into legislation, the aide said. For example, a number of bills provide for better coordination between local planning and zoning boards, better use of inner city space and protection of open spaces under planned unit developments. Newell explained that projected stale tax collection is less than previously expected. Out of about seven revenue sharing conferences, which estimate state rev­ enues, several have been wrong. “I don’t blame them because this is the same in states across the country (dealing with the unexpected recession).” Newell said. On the national level, though the U3. House passed legislation that provides $87 billion to Iraq and Afghanistan. Ehlers and Congress passed a different version than President George W. Bush proposed. Instead of $65 billion in more funding for our troops in Iraq. Ehlers supported $64 billion. And instead of $20 billion for on-going reconstruction efforts in Iraq and $800 million for Afghanistan, the congressman supported $18.6 billion for Iraq and $1.2 billion for Afghanistan. Also $500 million was redirected to help California recover from recent wildfires, aide Rick Treur said Ehlers does not believe any portion of this aide package should be in the form of loans for Iraq because no government or entity exists now to repay a loan, said Jon Brandt, press secretary for the congress­ man. “He believes this money (in the form of a grant or given away, not a loan) is an appropriate role for our government to get Iraq back on its feet." Brandt said. And the big energy bill (Energy Policy Act of 2003. HR 6) is likely to be voted on the House floor soon, maybe next week, he said. “He will vote for a balanced act between environmental and economic concerns." Brandt said. For example. Ehlers does not favor drilling in ANWAR, the Alaska wilder­ ness refuge. He’d rather see higher high­ er fuel efficient standards for automo­ biles. also known as increased miles per gallon of gasoline. As a member of the Science Committee. Ehlers is leading the debate into the Columbia accident, as well as the larger issue on the future of human space flight The national Invasive Species Bill , which the congressman co-sponsored, is ready for a house floor vote. The research component of the bill was his doing. It funds research to leant ways non-native species are getting into the Great Lakes and the nation's waterways, methods for stopping the invasion and removal techniques of the current alien aquatic plants, fish and organisms. And Ehlers opposed Bush's steel tariffs because they hurt Michigan industries, like office furniture and automotive man­ ufacturers, Brandt said. Ehlers supports legislation to add a pre­ scription drug benefit to Medicare for everyone, up to a dollar amount of the cost of the medication, the press secretary said. The congressman has not made income or ability to pay an issue in the legislation. Therefore, the wealthiest as well as the most needy will equally receive the drug benefit. Also. Ehlers supports drug reimporta­ tion through Canada. The U.S. House approved a proposal Nov. 6 to remove the priority or mandato­ ry source of federal prisons over private industry such as Steelcase, a Grand Rapids-based office furniture maker, in the purchase of office furniture. During the debate. Ehlers described the recent difficulty Steelcase had in bidding on a contract to outfit the new headquar- ters of' the Federal Aviation Administration. Steelcase had won a fair and open bid against other private-sector suppliers, but had the contract snatched away by the federal prison industry. Constituents in the audience raised many concerns. For instance. Bob Dwyer commented on the package of methemphetamine bills that provide enforcement and jail sen­ tences for meth users, which recently passed the State Senate with the help of Sen. Birkholz and is now in the state House. “It troubles me that the bill calls for 10­ year and 20-year sentences when it costs taxpayers $36,000 a year to imprison a woman or man in Michigan." Dwyer said. The taxpayers are paying $360,000 for a 10-year sentence or $720,000 for 20­ year sentences. "The punishment isn't worth 20 years in prison." he said. “Pollution has a much greater impact on citizens than some idiot who wants to kill himself with meth." Another involved resident added that more people die from lightning strikes than from illegal drug use. The Michigan Department of Corrections is the largest user of taxpayer dollars. Also, Dwyer said the Legislature is soil determined to go forward in reducing the Single Business Tax while the state is still bleeding. Newell replied that everything is on the table because of the additional $900 million in cuts needed in the current state budget. Newell was thanked for his support of the mourning dove bill. Another voter asked about the status of the Kalamazoo River cleanup. Price said the river is in the hands of the Environmental Protection Agency, which is making recommendations and assess­ ments. A straw vote taken by Chamber Director Julie DeBoer on how the gover­ nor and state and house elected officials should resolve the new $900 million budget shortfall. Six hands went up for raising taxes and almost all hands were raised to stop tax cuts. Sheriff Steve DeBoer said, “If we want to keep our government-funded pro­ grams. then we have to pay for them." The Legislative Coffees are sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. �Page 4 — Thursday. November 13. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Conference on Biomass Nov. 21 Land use issues get prompt attention To the editor: I’d like to inform all area farmers that a conference on Biomass is planned at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Friday. Nov. 21 The topics to be presented will deal with the fact that at 20 million barrels a day. we will be running out of crude oil probably sooner than most people realize. We need to start now figuring out where our future energy is going to come from. Changing com into ethanol and soy­ beans into diesel fuel are two possible answers to this problem. Extracting methane gas from manure and using it to produce heat and electricity also look promising. The date of die 21st was chosen because we thought most of the soy and com crop would have been harvested by then. Now we know- that because of the rain, the com harvest has been delayed. In spite of the weather, if you could take the time to attend this conference and '•nd out from our very knowledgeable speakers what the future holds for farm generated energy. 1 think you will be glad you did. Bob Brown, member Renewable Energy Committee at PCI. Fortner science teacher, part-time farmer Hastings. Lakewood schools ‘Grim Reaper’ does his chores To the editor: Even though it may be too late to hand out one more best costume award and the Christinas decorations are up already around town. I don't think it's too late for one more Halloween story. On Halloween day. we were driving down Green Street, and saw This appari­ tion: At the comer of Green and Park stood “The Grim Reaper!" Tall, hooded, all in black, no visible face, menacing, to say the least, he was slow ly swinging his scythe back and forth. Actually his "scythe' was a black leaf blower, and be was very calmly cleaning his yard. It made my day a little more hilarious. Phyllis Settles. Hastings What's up with coaches these days? To the editor: “Cheer for old Hastings High, Triumphant it will stand." It doesn’t seem that way anymore. The Hastings High School girl’s basket­ ball team has no wins. Top scorer has five or six points. Someone should have had that many free throws. You don’t go along that way without bringing up players from the junior varsity. There’s a couple players who at least score. I wonder, are the coach’s hands tied by players’ parents, or is it the “whiz” they refer to as athletic director who makes a lot of decisions without listening to others? Talking fast isn’t the answer. All the teams have the problem of not enough kids trying out. There’s the charge to participate, which is wrong, anyone with an ounce of brains knows that. Your elite can afford it. A kid on his own going to school isn’t going out for anything with no money, and he or she isn’t going to tell you that money is the reason. There was a time when coaches were hired from the outside and didn’t have to put up with a bunch of pablum pushers! They also coached more than one sport and were held responsible. They were looked up to instead of down. They also knew their sport. It’s a different coach every year today. What do they do, read a book then think they can coach? I remember when the opponent’s coaches were known by name, year after year. Those coaches made their homes in Hastings and were valued members of the community. I hate to mention it, but a lot of them worked in the summer. Sure wouldn’t hurt some that are there today. By the way. how many teachers live in Hastings and are part of the city? Middleville has a lot of them who don’t call Middleville home. Imagine paying $4 for ticket to take a 5­ year old with you into a game. Adults with a few small children pay $16 to see the top player make six points. ( Write Us A Letter By the way. Steve Hoke, athletic director, will tell you the $4 is league rules. Did he mention he was part of the decision to begin with? A lot of overpaid idiots run the school from top to bottom, and have for years. The charge for going out for sports could have been sweetened by teachers taking a small cut or even paid for some health insurance. As a taxpayer, I help finance their pay. health insurance and retirement. I have yet to sec one of them walk on water, no matter who they think they arc. The school board goes right along. I called one school board member, and he said they had to put Supt. Carl Schoessel’s job up for bid. What I didn’t understand, they had a local. Christopher Cooley, who put in for job and then they wasted a lot of time picking him. They had all the infor­ mation on him they needed. Of course, they had to spend thousands on someone to search for so-called best qualified. I’m waiting for the Hastings High School song to hit and stay at the heights of the Marine Corps Hymn. • The schools are being cut back by Governor Jennifer Granholm. a lot of her stands before the election are being reversed. You teachers helped elect her. You are just as responsible for the kids not getting an education, as anyone. Governor Granholm also raised a stir when she vetoed the partial birth abortion bill. That won’t die down. She could have been a little bit more familiar if her mother had experienced one. Now we will never know. The Banner article of Nov. 6 on Proposal A had Middleville Superintendent Kevin Konarska bleeding his case for the kids. He is over-paid to begin with. The money from the bond issue that passed is being spent. He brags that the project is coming in under costs. The savings there is spent anyway. It sure doesn’t go back to the taxpayers. 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To the editor: As chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Environmental Affair Committee and a member of the Land Use Leadership Council. I am in a unique position to con­ tinue to work for important new land use reforms to improve the quality of life for all Michigan citizens. As chair. 1 consider it my responsibility to act promptly on the unanimously sup­ ported recommendations from the council's report that will make significant improve­ ment in revitalizing our urban areas. I am pleased that the Senate Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee has now acted on six significant council recommendations by passing bills that will provide for better coordination between local planning and zoning com­ missions (HB 4284). allow for more urban cleanups and job creation (SB 805. 806) and stimulate the protection of open space under Planned Unit Development (HB 4666-4668). This past week. Senate Bills 805 and 806 passed the Michigan Senate. I am excited about both bills because of the dramatic impact that they can have on urban cleanup We take our right to vote for granted To the editor: On this Veteran's Day, I simply must voice my feelings. We're still awaiting the final count, but I would like to give Bob May the thumbs up for his (successful) bid for Mayor of Hastings, in what turned out to be a very close election. In this election we were able to see how important every single vote really is, when the victor could be elected by a margin of only four votes, and the loser hag requested a recount! I was taught from childhood that voting is a responsibility, as well as a right, of our American heritage. My great-grandfather was elected as state representative for Barry County, serving from 1905 until 1910. My grandpa and grandma Schantz often volun­ teered to work at the polling places. I remember my grandpa ran for and held var­ ious township and county offices years ago in Maple Grove and Barry County My parents and grandparents are regular voters, a tradition that I continue. I'm thank­ ful for the right to participate in the demo­ cratic process, whether we think our vote counts or not and even when we are voting for the underdog. When I learned how few voters actually took part in this last mayoral Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington. D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202)224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (AU of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. and job growth. These bills will redistribute $75 million from the Clean Michigan Initiative for local “brownfield” cleanup and redevelopment projects. The money will be equally divided into a new revolving loan program and the exist­ ing grant program established under CMI. The money provides for new loans and grants to local units of government that have identified economic development plans and forged partnerships with the busi­ ness community. This legislation will help us leverage valuable state cleanup dollars with a local commitment of private sector help. It also allows for a continual reinvestment of the new revolving loan fund with the loan pay­ ments made by a local unit of government. Our formula for making our urban areas more livable includes cleaning up sites of contamination and creating jobs, leveraging and replenishing state dollars to conduct more cleanups, which will make our cities more appealing and thereby helping to pre­ serve our cities, our farms and our open space Patricia L. Birkholz, State Senator, R-Saugatuck Twp. Hunt mourning doves? A bill to allow dove hunting is being considered in the state legislature. Do you think hunters should be able to add mourning doves to their quarry? Why or why not? race, I was shocked and disappointed. Then I got angry. Out of 4,735 registered voters in Hastings, only 774 showed up to vote? Our country is now at war. President Bush recently stated his goal that Iraq will be a foothold for democracy in the Middle East. My son is serving in the U. S. Army Special Forces in Iraq, to assist in the mission of bringing freedom and democracy to that country. The motto of the special forces is “De Opresso Liber." or "Liberators of the Oppressed." Tens of thousands of America's brightest and best are risking their lives to restore the country of Iraq so Democracy can be estab­ lished. I see a terrible irony that when so many fine young men and women are in harm's way. fighting to bring freedom and democratic elections to the Iraqi people, why do so many free Americans neglect their right and responsibility to vote for those who represent them? Perhaps democracy isn't worth sending my son to fight for, when so few participate here at home! Shawn K. (Schantz) Haltom, Hastings What Natters 284,763 lbs. of food were delivered to residents through the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. That's what matters... BARRY COUNTY UNITE WAY iw HNting. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMBhtdb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics he. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacob* Frederic Jacobs Vice Prestoeri Prasidort Steven Jacoba Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Edfor) Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patrice Johns Susan Temere Brett Bremer Cathy , rater Ruth Zachary Maroe i estover Roger Gormley, Bloomingdale. NJ: “I haven’t ever hunted doves, but I believe that it would be better to allow Michigan hunters to hunt the birds in state and collect revenue from then instead of having local hunters spend money in other states just so they can hunt doves ” TJAkey. Middleville: E» an Seifert, Yankee Springs: Theron Barlow. Haiti ings; Gordon Worth, Delton: Bob Brandt, Hastings: “Yes, I think it would be a lot of fun. I’ve hunted doves in Texas and it would be fun to hunt them here.” “Yes, I definitely think it would be better to allow hunting doves in Michigan instead of hav­ ing hunters shoot the birds which are bom here in Texas after migration.” “I don’t think it is a good idea. I don't really think that mourning doves are sporting birds like pheasant and grouse.” "1 am not sure. On one hand this is another opportunity for local hunters to be close to home. On the other, hunters have to decide whether it is sporting to shoot doves." “Yes, it is a good idea. This gives local hunters more opportunities to use their skills and enjoy their bobby. It keeps revenue in state as well.” * ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtewSed ads accepted Monday toraugh Friday 800 a.m. to 530 pm. Saturdays 830 am. to Noon Scott Onrnen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Ms: «25 per year In Barry County $27 per year in adjoining courses $29 per year etaavtfwre POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hasbngs. Ml 49058-0802 Second Ctoas Postage Ped at Hasang« Mi 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 13. 2003 — Page 5 New Barry conservation officer picked The Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials has announced 17 new officers starting duties in counties through­ out Michigan, including Barrv County, this fall. Officer Samuel Koscinski. originally from the Detroit area, has begun duties in Barry County. He attended Lake Superior State University and has worked as a DNR Parks Ranger since college. Officers in April completed more than a year of intensive training at the DNR’s Michigan Conservation Officer Recruit School, held at the Michigan Stale Police Academy in Lansing. The 22-week program was designed by DNR Law Enforcement Division and is one of only three programs in the state certified by the Michigan End deer hunting vacation; there's work to be done There's no debate about Michigan being in a serious financial crisis. Everyone should be keenly aware this state has had to deal ” ith massive budget deficits over the past two fiscal years. Even more importantly, it’s faced with the relentless exodus of businesses and jobs to foreign countries, our well paying jobs that may be lost forever. Yet state legislators and state senators in Lansing don't seem to be taking the matter seri­ ously enough. In a crisis, when leaders should be spending all their working hours concen­ trating on solving critical economic problems, they’ve been talking too much about com­ puters for sixth-graders, a new official state bird and hunting mourning doves. And now they're taking two weeks off. starting this weekend. Yes, that's right, two weeks off. and the official reason is deer hunting season. I have no problem with deer hunting, but as an employer. 1 don’t allow all my employees to take vacations at the same time. There are too many important things that need to be done to shut everything down for two solid weeks. The 110 members of the State House and 38 members of the State Senate are granted two weeks vacation in the latter part of November every year and I’ll bet few of them actually go hunting. This should be a time instead to get back to work. Let’s examine the situation. The state is looking at a deficit of more than $900 million. When the governor toured the state, she was using $920 million. A million here, a million tb-re, no big deal. But it is. and it seems to be getting worse. It appears the general fund deficit will be more than $600 million and the school aid fund for K-12 schools well over $350 million in the hole. So what is being planned for cuts to get to a balanced budget, a problem that deserves a lot of time and attention? It appears our legislators plan to balance the budget with drastic cuts in programs and a few new fees. Is this the best way to solve the problem? Where should cuts be made? Should corrections be cut. staff reduced and criminals be released early? Should adult education be eliminated, increasing the impact on at-nsk students? Should the foundation grants to K-12 schools be cut so the problems are passed on to local schools? Anyone can go on for days discus?'ng cuts, but we also need to talk about the problem itself. Why is Michigan facing such serious financial trouble when fist a few years ago it appeared to be in its best financial shape in many years? We need to talk about loss of industrial jobs. Michigan reportedly has lost a dispropor­ tionate number of manufacturing jobs, and if this continues, which appears it will, the budg­ et problem before the State Legislature today is only the beginning. Gov. Jennifer Granholm should call every lawmaker back to Lansing between Nov. 15 and Nov. 30 and tell them all they’ve got important work to do. As J-Ad Graphics Comptroller Hank Schuuring said. “Instead of zeroing in on the bucks in the forest, they should be zeroing in on the bucks in Lansing.’’ Though some lawmakers rightfully have called Granholm's recent public forums around the state “grandstanding.” at least she’s bringing the issue to the people to help them under­ stand the gravity of the situation. She apparently is taking the budget and loss of jobs seri­ ously. I’m not sure our lawmakers are doing the same. Stale lawmakers are part-time employees who make more than $80,000 a year, and each takes plenty of time off. State legislators get longer holiday breaks than the schools, have longer summer breaks than teachers, get a spring break and. of course, get those two weeks free to hunt deer. Legislators migh. tell us they spend their time off working. That’s true if you think work is campaigning for re-election. Too often they seem more interested in bolding office, accepting good pay with solid benefits, and all they have to do is show up at functions and smile for the pictures. I’ve said it here before and I’ll say it again — We elect our public officials to be problem solvers. We don’t elect them to tell us what they think we want to bear. We don’t elect them to advance their personal agendas or to spend a lot of time on issues that don’t really mat­ ter. If a constitutional amendment is needed to forbid such a vacation, then let me be the first to sign a petition. If we have to pay these people more than $80,000 a year, then let’s get our money’s worth. If they expect full-time wages with great benefits, then let’s insist they work full time. Don’t forget our lawmakers are our servants, not our masters. If they don’t earn our trust and respect and don’t show us some industriousness, let’s fire them next August or November. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics With its citizens being terrorized by a 4900 million budget shortfall fhe legislature * leaves town for 2 weeks...' A. . Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. The graduates spent the summer working with veteran conservation officers in the field before being approved to work independent­ ly this fall. Their addition means Michigan now has 146 conservation officers serving 83 counties. DNR’s Law Enforcement Division has 210 commissioned officers. “Our DNR conservation officers benefit from some of the most comprehensive train­ ing of any law enforcement operation in the country.” said DNR Director K.L. Cool. “We are very proud to present our new officers to their respective posts, where they will be an asset to conservation and their communities, and we are confident they are ready to respond to the challenges they will face.” Financial FOCUS Samuel Koscinski Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Stay Current on Your Insurance Needs tanis he/ps rodeo champ The Hastings Kiwanis Ciuo present­ ed Leanne Pratt Wednesday with a check to help her reach her goal of competing in the national high school rodeo champion ships. She spoke to the members about how she works to reach her goal. You probably don't spend a lot of time pon­ dering insurance. And yet. you should think about it - because, by taking the steps neces­ sary to meet all your key insurance needs, you can help protect your income, your family and your long-term financial goals. In creating a comprehensive insurance strategy, you need to keep one key point in mind: Your protection needs will evolve over time. Consequently, at different stages of life, you'll need to evaluate your insurance cover­ age to make sure it's appropriate and suffi­ cient. When should you first start thinking about insurance? Do you even need to worry about it if you're first starting out in your career, you're single and you have no dependents? Actually, you might have more to protect than you thought. Do you own a house? Do you have a student loan? A car loan? A bal­ ance on your credit cards? If you have any or all of these expenses, then you could face serious problems if something happened to your income. And the fact is that, at every stage of your working life, you are much more likely to become disabled than you are to die. If a serious injury or lengthy illness prevents you from working, how will you make your house, car and other payments? Disability insurance can help. If your employer offers disability coverage as a low­ cost benefit, take it. However, you may have to supplement Uiis coverage with an individ­ ual policy. Now, kt's fast-forward a few years in your life cycle. If you get married and have chil­ dren, you should absolutely consider life insurance. The amount of insurance you require should be based on several factors: your income, your spouse's income, the size of your mortgage, how many children you have, anticipated college costs, etc. During your early working years, you may be able to get by with relatively inexpensive term insurance. As you move into your mid­ dle years, though, you might want to explore some type of "permanent" life insurance. Once you approach retirement age, you'll also want to consider long-term care insur­ ance. A year's stay in a nursing home can cost $50,000 - and in some major metropolitan areas, it can cost twice that much, according to the Health Insurance Association of America. Medicare may only pay a fraction of these costs, so if you want to maintain your financial independence and avoid burdening your family, you might want to purchase a long-term care insurance policy. Finally, during your retirement years, you could use life insurance as an estate-planning tool. An attorney experienced in estate plan­ ning can advise you on the potential uses of life insurance in trusts or other arrangements. As you can see, meeting your insurance needs is a dynamic process. That's why you may want to periodically review your insur­ ance situation with an investment profession­ al who has the tools and experience to recom­ mend the right moves to make - al the right time in your life. STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dotar First Financial Bancorp Font General Motors IBM JCPerrey Johnson & Johnson Kellogg s Company McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pfizer Inc. Wai Mart 19.07 23.54 52.19 8.03 46.52 36.61 36.89 36.05 44.60 16.52 1231 42.06 89.36 23.65 49.08 35.05 26.10 53.32 4.85 9.45 53.02 31.80 58.28 +27 +.34 +3.17 -22 -.38 -123 -.72 -27 •1.01 -.13 -.01 -.84 +.22 +.18 -.07 +.45 •21 +.57 -22 +.13 -.11 +35 -38 Gold Silver 5387.85 $5.06 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 9737.79 1.1B +$830 +$.03 •101.04 -200M uster rintw mua FOR SALE: 1995 FMi CRMS obihiriih y t 26-fL Doi, hydro lift tailgate, drag third wheel. I would like to congratulate Dorothy Hawkins, as well as Thank everyone who supported and voted for me in the Nov. 4, 2003 City Council Election. It was greatly appreciated. Kim Townsend 2~’ Ward cad we nt 269-945-9554 00674041 Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 —& 1997 Dodge Ram 4x4 large box with high cap. Well maintained. $6,000. Can Ernie @269-945-9554. RETAIL LENDER Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for a Retail Lender to join our team. This position is responsible for originating, processing and closing all types of retail loans, including consumer and mortgage loans. One to three years of progressive retail lending experience is required. . We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St Hastings, MI 49058 X EOE/M-F oaKsriM X �Page 6 - Thursday. November 13. 2003 - The Hastings Banner fed Velderman I Bernadette A. “Bernie” Weeks Ted Velderman passed over on Nov. 4. 2003 from a heart attack. Bom on Sept. 24, 1949, Ted enjoyed play­ ing football in high school and then followed his heart by working as a cook/chcf. enjoying the challenge of a busy kitchen and personal contact with the customers. Ted had a kind heart giving to others for the enjoyment, his service and support. He never kept you guessing where he was coming from, speaking freely on almost any subject. When nagged by his family and friends to tale care of his health, his reply was "1 never expected to live this long." So he was with us for longer than he expected. We love him dearly. Even though he was driven by an inner restlessness most of his life, at the end he was enjoying life being with his children and grandchildren in Traverse City, and watching cooking shows. Ted was cremated with a service to be held Nov. 18, 2003. 2 p.m. at the Lake Ann Methodist Church Children’s Christian Ed Ctr., 6583 First St.. Lake Ann. Ml. WOODLAND - Bernadette A. "Bernie" Weeks, age 57, of Woodland, died Sunday. Nov. 9. 2003. at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Weeks was bom on March 21,1946 in St. Ignace. the daughter of Francis A. and Mary Rose (Mance) Collins. She was raised in several Michigan com­ munities and attended schools in those com­ munities. She was a member of Woodland Eagles. Women of the Moose, enjoyed doing arts, crafts and baking. Especially enjoyed spend­ ing time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Weeks is survived by her son, Tim (Julie) Power of Hastings; daughter. Colleen (Mike) Dugan of Grand Rapids; six grand­ children; brothers. Pat Jerry, Frank, Tim, John and Charles Collins; sisters, Carol Hughes, Rosemary Schmalzried; brothers-inlaw and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday. Nov. 13, from noon until service lime. Services will be held at I p.m. Thursday. Nov. 13. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Marion Edna (McLaughlin) Lake Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH } < <»P F UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S C ATHOLIC CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A Moore. Pastor. Youth Director, Stephen Scott. Church phone. 269­ 945-4995 Church website: www.hopeum.com. Church Secretin. Delilah Bennett. Office miuion of St. Rove Catholic Church. Hastings. Mau Sunday at 9J0azn. Service 6-00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 Sunday Morning. 9:30 azn. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning Warship. Sunday. 6-8 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p m Sonshinc PreSchool (ages 3814). Tuesday. Thursday from 9­ 11:30 azn.. 12-230 p.m. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) and Middle School Youth, (evening meal at 6 p.m.). Wednesday 6-8 pm. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting, (child care provided) ST. ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a_m; classes for SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH all agr. Monung Worship 1045 a.m Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6XO p.m. Rtonbowv or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or fmi grade). Kith Chib or Junxx Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz i ages 13-19Y. Aduh Bible Study - No 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Sen ices 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer; 11.00 Evening Prayer services 6XO pm. For more information call 795-2370 ct Rev David I Hustwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for ail servic­ es. Affiliated uith the Independen* Anglican Church (Canada Synod). WELCOMF. CORNERS I’NITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Res. Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. for all ages EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Chunk of the Horld-Wide Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.) Church Office (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe 1H. Rector Mr F. Wiliam Voetberg. Director of 10 am. Children’! Chapel ud 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Aduh Ministries. Pastor Ryan White. Youth 9:30 azn. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service. 600 pzn.. Evening Service; 7XO p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pzn.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Nunery Availaofe al 10 a.m. Ch’RCHOFTHE 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. NaZARENE Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 1716 North Broadway Rev. Timm a.m Fellowship Time before the service. Nuncry. children's ministry, a_m Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7XX) p m. Services far Aduh*. Teem and Children. youth group, adult small group min- Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 im. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday azn.; Worship IIXX) a.m.; Evening Service at 6XX) pzn.; Wednesday 'Yzya Bible 7XX) p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vnugbt. (616; 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 Wednesday Midweek: 9.00 am. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Sing'n Share (Adults) Youth 6th-12th grades, and CLC (Chnstian Life Club) 3 yrs. old thru 5th Grade. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings Phone Michael Anton. Pa* or. Thursday. Nov. 13 - 3:45­ 7:45 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45-7:00 p.m. Grace Notes; 7XO p.m.. Adventures; 7XO p.m. Choir. Friday. Nov. 14 • 6:30-10 p m. Rock group. Saturday. Nov. 15 • 10 a.m. Catechism 4; I IXO a.m. Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 8 00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday, Nov. 16 - 8XO & 10:45 a.m. Worship; 9.30 a.m. Sunday School; 12:30 p.m. Little Angels. Flying Doves A God's Children Tuesday. Nov. IB - 7.-00 pzn. Congregational Council; 7:00 p.m Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday, Nov. 19 10X0 a.m. Wordwatchen; 10 azn. Healthy Families 269-945-9414. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH with elevator to all floors Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Son Prane & Worship 10 30 am.. 6XX) p.m. Wed. 630 p.m. Jens Chib for Norm Bouma. Mumc Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 azn. - Sunday School 9:30 azn. and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special" For ini'ornwnon call I-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary tional j; XRRY CO( >! Y service). Junior Church, Sunday School. 10:30 azn. ■ Refreshments; 11XO a.m. Tradi­ Service. Sunday School. 1 | HASTINGS - Mrs. Bctheline 1. "Betty" Tate, age 83. of Hastings died Monday, Nov. 3. 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Tate was bom on March 12. 1920 in Kingsley, the daughter of Oscar and Hazel (Buys) Rollo. She was raised in the Kingsley/Cadillac areas and attended schools there. She moved to the Hastings area in the early 1940’s from Pontiac. She was married to Rexford Reid who died in 1972 and to Earle Tale who died in 1997. Mrs. Tate is survived by her son. Ronald K. (Darlene) Reid of Spanaway. Washington. Also by grandchildren, great grandchildren and two sisters. Joan Roosa and Bernice Toms. Preceded her in death were sons. LeRoy “Butch” Reid and Martin Reid. Services wet 2 held Friday. Nov. 7, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Battle Creek - Mrs. Marion Edna (McLaughlin) Lake, 72, of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003 at Battle Creek Health System in Battle Creek. She was bom Feb. 5, 1931 in Allegan, the daughter of Jewel McLaughlin and Mary (Fuller) Elliott. She was employed at Barker's Manufacturing for many years, retiring in May 1994. She was previously employed at Converters in Marshall. MI. She married Richard Russell Lake on Jan. 17,1948 in Battle Creek. Richard died Oct. 4, 1994. She is survived by Sons: Richard and Korina Lake, Bellevue, Brian and Virgie Lake. Gary and Cathy Lake. Gerald Lake, and Steven Lake and Tina Morris, all of Battle Creek; daughters: Angela Lake and Richard Bates, Donna and Floyd Taylor. Marlene and Rick Winans, all of Battle Creek, and Katherine Anthony, Delton; Sister Lurine Kreps, South Carolina; 31 grandchildren. 46 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and special dog: “Babe”. . She was preceded in death by her husband, father, mother, her step-father Finis Elliott, and her brother: Robert McLaughlin. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping, puzzles, crafts, dancing, and taking drives in the country. । . । t She had been active at the Bumham Brook Center. Funeral services were held Friday, at the Bachman Hchblc Funeral Service with Pastor Rick Brooks of McCallum United Brethren Church officiating. Burial was at the Hicks Cemetery in Pennfield I wp. Memorial tributes may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble CLAIRE Lynne Louise Misner passed away on Oct. 30,2003 at tbe age of 57. She had been in Tendercare Nursing Home of Claire for the last seven months. She was bora in Battle Creek on Sept 19, 1946. The daughter of Lynn and Marjorie (Juch) Gunn. She lived in Bellevue until 1955 when she moved to Delton, where she grad­ uated in 1964. She was real active in high school. After graduating she went to work for Golden and Golden law office as a legal sec­ retary in Battle Creek. She married George Misner of Battle Creek on Aug. 19,1967. They then moved to Coleman in 1968. Where they have lived ever since. She worked for Whites Nursery for 13 years in Clair. Ponderosa for one year and Jay’s Sporting Goods for Clair for 10 years. She loved her family, gardening, animals, and liked to travel. She is survived by her husband George Misner of Coleman.; two sons, Chad and Emily (Kendall) Misner and one baby due in January from Chicago. Ill. and Lance and Terry Misner and one granddaughter Mariea three years old from Romulus; two brothers. William and Sue Gunn of Delton and Robert and Me young He Gunn of Sacramento. Calif.; mother and father-in-law, Harry (Pet) and Dorothy Misner of Battle Creek. Memorial services were held Mond?y. Nov. 3 at Coleman Wesleyan Church. Rev. Earl Marsh officiating. Burial at Warren Township Cemetery, Coleman. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercarc Nursing Home of Clair or the Michigan Cancer Fund. Arrangements by O’Laughlin Funeral Home Inc.. Coleman. On Nov. 7, 2003 a baby girl was bom to Tracy Stockham and Toby McLeod. She came into this world without a cry at only thirty weeks old. She had to leave and is now our little angel in Heaven. She left behind her mom and dad; sister Brittany; brother Aaron; Grandma Jody; Grandpa Stan; Grandma Deb; Grandpa Colin; aunties Patti and Tara; uncles Swede and Brandon; and all her great-grandmas and great-grandpas. We will all miss the love we could have shared with her. A graveside service was held Monday. Nov. 10.2003 at 4 p.m. at Hastings Riverside Cemetery Baby Land. Pastor Ryan While officiated. Memorial contributions can be made to the Autumn McLeod Memorial Fund, cJo Girrbach Funeral Home. 328 S. Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058. Monday. Nov. 10, 2003. Mr. Burdick was bom July 6, 1924 in Battle Creek, the son of Lee F. and Marie (Estep) Burdick. He was a 1943 graduate of W.K. Kellogg Agricultural School. Mr. Burdick was a veteran of World War II, serving his country in the U.S. Navy and he was the firs' Eagle Scout of Barry County. Farming was his life long occupation, although he was employed for 14 years at E.W. Bliss. His passion was working and training horses, and he raised rnd trained many driving teams and saddle horses. His rule was to give each horse or team the best of care and training before he sold them. He sold his final team in February 2003. Mr. Burdick attended Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church and was also a member of the Bicentennial Wagon Train, the Farm Couples Club and the VFW Post 11045. On June 30. 1947 he married Beverly “Dolly" Cheney who survives. Others members of his family include: daughters. Connie (Burt) Young of West Chester, Ohio. Mary (James) Vbiland of Mt. Clemens. Jackie (Bob) Ramsey of Meza. Arizona; 10 grandchildren; 15 great gruxlchikiren and four great great grandchildren; a sisur-in-law Elma Burdick (Jim) Lindeen of Colorado and her children. Shirley. Bobby, and Julie and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Burdick was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert in 1981. The family will receive visitors Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Williams-Gorcs Funeral Home. Delton. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday. Nov. 15. 2003 1 p.m. at the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Pastor Len Davis, officiating. Interment East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church or the Boy Scouts of America will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gorcs Funeral Home, Delton. Nursery is provided during both CHURCH OF CHRIST 49058 f269) 945-2938. Minister: Our Neighbors' (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? for ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7XO p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal 8XO Chancel Choir rehearsal THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise learn rehearsal. 700 There is nothing more tragic 10XX) am. Worship 1IXO am. 6-00 pm Wednesday: Bible Class 700 that the death of someone FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9.30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. Adult classes: Jesus Can Relate. the Sj>mt Worship service M 10:30 a.m. Sermon Topic through November 2nd. "Home Improve­ ment Senes." Kid’s For ChnM 10.30 a m (during worship for 4 years thru 49058. (269-945-9574) famA voyager net- Barrier free building 503 South Grove Street. Delton WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pavlor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair acces- Phone MW-»lh ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml the church office Doo Bnul Sunday School for all ages 9.30 am. A Spmt-fillcd church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 wuth of Auyna Rd . Navhvdle. Mich. 49073 a.m.-l I azn.;P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Docten Momson Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 azn.; Sunday School 11:15 azn. Nunery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Turn** Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brun Teed. 209 W Green Street, Hastings, Ml CEDAR CREEK BIBLE COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.-noon. ASHEVILLE - Shirley M. Kenyon, dial Tuesday evening. Nov. 4. 2003, at her home at 127 Poppy Lane. Asheville. NC. Shirley was bom March 17, 1919 in Detroit, tbe daughter of Fred and Audrie Granger. She spent her childhood years in Middleville and attended Eastern Michigan University. Shirley anJ her husband, raymond, retired from the Detroit area to Lake Lure. NC in 1985. Shirley was a member of the Fairfield Mountains Chapel, where she served as a member of the Board of Eiders and as President of the Women of the Church organ­ ization. In addition to her husband. Shirley is sur­ vived by her three children. Pavanne Kay Lapham of White Lake, Frederick E. Kenyon of Weston. CT and Amy M. Blaug of Leiden. The Netherlands. There are also fi /e grand­ children. Wendy, Scott. Katherine, Thomas and Isaac, as well as three great-grandchil­ dren, Karleigh, Amanda and Royce. A memorial service was held at Fairfield Mountains Chapel in Lake Lure, NC on Tuesday. Nov. 11. The Reverend Everette Chapman will preside. In ’icu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to tie Fairfield Mountains Chapel. 1384 Buffalo Creek Road. Lake Lure. NC 28746. The entire family .wishes to thank the staff of Mountain Are« Hospice for their magnifi­ cent support,. Groce Funeral Home of Lake Julian is assisting the family and a memorial rrg.ster is available at "Obituaries" at www.grocefuncralhome.com. Pavtor Darnel Hofmann 623 5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a_m Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 Jr. and Sr High Youth Sunday evenings This information on worship services is provided by The Hasting' Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.l.C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER close to make us wake up to 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463 Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor Sunday Services - 9:00 am Traditional Worship; 10X0 azn. Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 10:10 a.m. Church our own mortality'. Collectively we have been pan of the Barrs1 County School. 11:20 a.m Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service ts broad­ cast over WBCHAM 1220. The community for 142 years and understand the beliefs, 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. traditions and needs of the Nursery is provided for both servic­ es. SPECI AL EVENTS: Saturday. H*U AT Day! Wednesday, Nov. 19 families in our communities. will work with you for your immediate needs, or for your pre-arrangement plans to ease the burdens of grief and to provide these services within a secure Nov. 28 - 6JO Nonh's Podnek. and economical environment. For more information call us utday! 269-945-2471 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY WREN Funeral Home Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan 1401 Nonh Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 David C. Wren. Director Aiottwooos ____ Area obituaries continued on pg. 14 �The Hastings tanner - Thursday. November 13. 2003 - Page 7 Michigan Farmers Union to meet for annual convention Dec. 4-5 The Michigan Farmers Union’s annua! convention will be host to a full agenda of speakers and presentations Thursday and Friday, Dec. 4 and 5. at the Best Western Midway Hotel, 7711 W. Saginaw, Lansing!. Carl Mcllvain of Hastings is president of the state-wide farmer's organization. Dr. William Heffernan, rural socialist from the University of Missouri, will begin the pro­ gram at 10 a.m. on Friday following prelimi­ nary reports. Dr. Heffernan has done exten­ sive in-depth reports on market concentra­ tion, dairy and general food retailing concen­ tration for the National Farmers Union. Jeff Moser, director of economic and coop­ erative development for National Farmers Union, will share a panel on cooperative development with Dennis and Harold Kellogg, representing the Great Lakes Organic Processors Co-op. Following a noon recess, the state presi­ dent. Mcllvain, and vice presidents will give their reports and a delegate and alternate del­ egate to the national convention will be elect­ ed. Laura Johnston, communications director for NFU's Washington D.C. office, will pres­ ent a legislative update. The National Farmers Union will sponsor a mid-afternoon cake and ice cream break. The annual convention banquet will take place at 6 p.m. Following the banquet. Voices of Michigan Farm women," documented video by Cynthia Vagnetti on the role of farm women in agriculture. An address by David Frederickson, National Farmers Union President, will conclude the Dec. 4 program. The convention will conclude Friday, Dec 5, with a possible speaker and policy debate. Cart Mcllvain Delton Kellogg Middle School honor roll listed First marking period Fifth grade All As — Brandon Arcand, Aubrey Beeler. Avery Blackbum. Carly Boehm. Jessi Doxtader, Alex Haase, Taylor Hennessey. Cameron James and Amber Rawlings. Honor roll — Clara Bagley. Evan Beadle, Nicholas Bieganski. Meghan Bottle. Dylan Bouchie, Tyler Bourdo, Christopher Bowers. Chelsea Bradfield. Cody Covington. Trevor Curtice. Elizabeth Dezess, Jordan Dimock. Austin Drake. Jamie Duncan. Shelby Dzioba. Bradley Eddy. Tyler Farrah. Jim Farrah II, Amy Fox. Taylor Gallagher. Joseph Garrison, Cody Geiger. Melinda Grant, Katelyn Grizzle. Ryan Hoeberiing. Krista Holtman. Jessica Jackson. Kasie Jacobs. Macie Jenkins. Kristy Matthews. Robert Mayberry. Amanda Mikolajczyk, McKenzie Nguyer, Brittany Norris. Jamie O'Grady, Tiffany Papesh. Kayla-Lea Paradowski. Aaron Pierce. Megan Pufpaff, Andrew Pursley. Joseph Quero. Joel Quick. Kaleigh Robinson. Amber Saurers. Emily Smith, Nolan Smith, Dallas Swinehart. John Synwolt, Jonathon Todd, Kyle Tyria, Charles VanHoose, Cassandra Watson. Krystal Wensauer, Christina Wilcox. Matthew Williams. Kristin Wine. Jose Wooten. Jacob Yakel and Beau Zelcnock. Sixth grade All As — Cody Anderson. Stephanie Betcber. Logan Boss. Abigail Culbert, James Deibert, Shelbie Dimond. Adam Hcmmond, Emily Hardy, Tyler Haywood. Christopher Horrocks. Brandon Humphreys. Anna Hunt, Mattliew Ingle. McKenzie Lester, Kaitlin Marshall. Bradley Meyers, Taylor Peavey. Cara Phelps, Taylor Sewell, Joseph Springer. Thomas Tabor. Hannah Williams and Lauren Young. Honor roti — Aaron Aukerman, Molly Baker. Katelyn Bloomberg, Kimberly Bobilya. Taylor Boreham. Gavin Brinley. Tiffany Bryant, Andrea Card. Casey Christie. Deeland Court, Andrea Crilly. Benjamin Crookston. Sarah Dawson. Samantha Engelsma. Janson Fluty. Courtney Frost. Chana Gehrman. Benjamin Geibig. Paige Green. Thomas Groesbeck. Chelsea Haas. Luke Hatfield. Kimberley Hayward. Valerie Hayward. Jennifer Heney. Anton Hofmann, Jake Homister, Leah Hook. Nicholas Koon. Joseph Koopman, Christopiier Lcinaar. Richard Lindsey, Kelley Martindale. Jeffery Martz. Andrea Merriman. Alexander Methvin. John Meyers, Samantha Michael. Sequoyah Millard. Zachary Newman, Terin Norris. Kirsten Nottingham. Maria Ogg. Sara Osborne. Randi Pash, Jamie Patrick. Monika Pelikan. Lucas Pinks. Keegan Planck, Amber Poling. Lisa Rackley. Ryann Risner. Stephanie Ritchie. Paige Robinson. Kenzi Rombaugh. Katie Searles. Clinton Stonebumer. Nakotah Terburg. Dylan Tilbury, Kali Tobias, Cody Warner. Zachary Warren, Joshua White. Caitlin Williamson. Francque Zelenock and Nicole Zito. Seventh grade All As — Daniel Aukerman. Chelsea Schrocks celebrate silver wedding anniversary Bagley. Alexander Bork. Audrey Brown, Amber Bruder. Janet Fase. Rebecca Gaylor. Anna Goldsworthy. Joanna Hoeberiing. Scott Hoekstra. Samuel Hoff, Sarah Holroyd. Melissa Julian. Tarah Keim, Adam Keys, Stephanie KirkJohnson. Steven Kirk-Johnson. Lauren Knollenberg. Elizabeth McCord. Daniel McIntyre. Rebecca Mikolajczyk. Nicholas Mueller, Thomas Muma. Dalton Parmenter. Brittany Petzold, Brett Reath. Jeremy Reigler. Sarah Robbins. Adrienne Schroeder. Lisa Solomon. David Tiffany. Libby Warren and Sara Weimer. Honor roll — Charles Andersen. Blacc Anderson. Brian Bieganski. Angela Boysen. Jason Broadhurst, Thaddeus Calkins. Douglas Campbell. Hannah Chadderdon, Jordan Champion. Andrew Chapman. Amber Christiansen. Michael Curcuro, Alexandra Daniel. Allison Deschaine, Jacob Donahue. William Doran. Peter Duquesne). Mandy Dye, Taylor Earl. Lacey Edgerton. Lydia Ely. Patrick Fales. Susan Falvo. James Fletcher. David Fulton-McCarty. Colleen Geiger, Britani Gouin, Richard Green. Rachel Grice. Colleen Harmon. Rachael Harris, Alison Hawk. Sarah Heney. Samantha Holroyd. Tiffany Horton, Stefan Jovanovich. Jordan Keagle. Sarah Kucharek. Dylan Leinaar, Raymond Lindsey. Matthew Loveland, Heyleigh Lynd. Joshua Marzic, Carol Matthews, William Moon V, Anthony Mott, Christopher Olvitt, Casey Overbeek, Dylan Pancoast. John Payne, Bryan Philapy, Rustina Roe. John Rusan. Quinn Seaver, Jennifer Slagel, Brennan Smith. Catrina Soto. Emily Stevens. Matthew Tufledal. Samantha Vickery. Wesley Wandell. Kara Whittemore and Jason Wblthuis. Tree decorating contest is Dec. 6 Blue spruce trees will arrive in Hastings Friday, Nov. 14. for the tree decorating con­ test. The cost to purchase a tree this year is $42.50 each. Trees will be decorated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and will be judged by noon. This year the supply of trees is limited, so any individual or group who would like to participate in the tree decorating contest should call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 945-2354 as soon as possible to reserve a tree. ‘Angels’ sought for Christmas festival weekend Lamar and Teri Schrock celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Nov. 4, 2003 with their children, Jami (Cam) Guenther, Jake, and parents and family. g Marriage licenses Robert Joseph DeRushia, Delton and Lisa Marie Benthin, Delton. Jamie* Andrew VanKlaveren, Shelbyville and Jessica Sue Pykonen, Shelbyville. Donald B. Stillman, Delton and Mary Lou Eddy, Delton. Bruce D. Vinkemuldcr, Delton and Ana Maria Bispo, Arapiraca. Casey Aron Milligan, Nashville and Christina Marie Oulsey, Nashville. Timothy Wade Andrews, Middleville and Sarah Rosemary Simon, Middleville. Dale Allan Bruns, Rainwell and Sally Anne Agy, Plainwell. Orin Michael bom at Hayes-Green Beach Hospital on Sept. 23, 2003 at 12:04 a.m. to Kevin and Shellie Hubert of Charlotte. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mike and Robin Hubert and Mike and Sally Schantz. BOY. Elijah Gray Bailey bom Sept. 5. 2003 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth at 7:45 a.m. He weighed 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 22 inches long. Elijah is welcomed home by his parents Troy and Kimberiie (Webb) Bailey, big broth­ er. Ian and big sister, Claire and Karlyn of Middleville. BOY, GIRL, Emily Nickole Ham son was bom in the comfort of home on October 9, 2003 at 7:56 a.m. She weighed 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long. She is welcomed by proud parents Corey and Sonja Harrison and big brother Ethan. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. . J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 Justin and Tracy (Hill) Park of Bartie Creek arc happy to announce the arrival of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, bom Oct 25th at Battle Creek Health System. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz.. 20 inches long at 2:28 p.m. Waiting for her at home are big brothers Austin and Dallas and big sister Chlod Rose. Grandparents are Dawn Hill. Sheila Opala, John Park, great grandmother. Doris Howard and Rose Park. GIRL, Vertalka. bom at Spectrum Hospital on Saturday, Oci. 25 at 4:23 p.m. to Lindsay and Jon Vertalka of Hastings. Weighing 11 lbs. 4 ozs. 21 1/2 inch­ es long. Proud grandparents are Jim and Diane Brandt of Grand Ledge and Steve and Nancy Vertalka of Grand Ledge. BOY, Braden James dVdttMLENQJZL Eighth grade All As — Rachel Beeler. Eric Boehm. Kathryn Goy, Mattliew Julian. Bailey Lester. Jared Lindberg. Jill Newton. Michael Olvitt. Jordan Smith, Andrew Spaulding, Chelsea Streeter and Amber Strick. Honor roll — Jennifer Arkwright. Amy Aukerman. Emily Beadle. Paul Belcher. Nicholas Bishop. Nicholas Blacken. Christopher Blincoe, Kristina Bobilya, Jesse Cecil. Caitlin Champion, Samantha Cooke. Amanda Culbert. Bailey Davis. Quinn DeBolt. Cassandra Desness. Michael DeWaters, Brian Diaz. Mitchell Duquesne!. McKenzie Earl, Alexandra Fox, Emma Garrison. Taylor Grizzle, Corrie Halder. Gabriel Hayford, Morgan Hennessey, Kirsten Houghtaling. Sabrina Huyck. Alan Irwin, Jennifer Jeudevine, Curtis Kelly. Angela Kennedy. Nicholas Kuykendall, Conine Lubbers, Sarah McCord, Justine McCowan, Sara McDuff, Anna Merriman, Chase Mills. Lavonne Ogg. Montana Otis, Amy Patrick. Blain Patrick. Hope Phillips, Brandon Reynolds. Samantha Reynolds, Shawn Rine, David Robens, Whitney Roberts. Stephanie Ross. Jessica Samis. Shawn Schut. Steven Scoby, Lacy Seamans, Holly Smith, Kelsie Smith. Corey Spencer. Jonathan Spencer, Christopher Storck. Kaitlyn Torres. Samantha VanDenBerg. Justin VanderMeer, Kevin VanHoose. Kcty Watson. Kristina Wilhelms. Rachael Williams, Jessica Wine and Jessica Wines. James and Anne McLaughlin of Nashville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise party with their family and friends. He served in the U.S. Army and worked at Jones and Laughlin Steel. She retired from Thornapple Manor in 1997 where she worked as a restorative aide. The couple was married at St. James in Femdale, Mich, on Nov. 28,1953. They have eight children and 15 grandchildren. J^lewbom babies by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Christmas Festival Weekend commit­ tee has been meeting weekly to prepare for events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7. The committee needs a few "angels" to step in and help support the festival. Like the angels who provide financial backing for Broadway shows, angels are needed to provide some cash for essentials. The committee needs to order a new ban­ ner to hang over State Street announcing the weekend since the old one which served valiantly for years finally bit the dust. Signs also arc needed for the homes in the decorating contest. Then there are the "porta potties" for the parade route. The price of even a one day rental has gone up. so having more than one is out of the question. Any "angel" who wants to help create a "Holly Jolly Christmas" can call the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce at 945­ 2454 to find out how to help. McLaughlins celebrate golden anniversary Annual Hastings BPW FRESH PECAN SALE Proceeds to our scholarship fund CALL 269-945-8832 for information, or to place an order KARAOKE £ ATTENTION ALL PARENTS OF H.H.S. SENIORS, CLASS of 2004!!! Our next meeting is Monday, Nov. 17th , 7pm at the Barry Intermediate School District office. 535 W. Woodlawn Our seniors deserve a terrific graduation party A we need your involvement! Freeport Shamrock Tavern W 9 RM. to 1 A.M. ■f l SATURDAY v* - November 15th Med by , Mary-Oke’s Karaoke I For info contact Cindy Beckwith 948-8921 "Thank You THANK YOU to at! you mho voted /hr me on I Thaolte /hr toh/uf the thee to come oat Thank you so much for supporting me in my campaign for dty council. Thank you for your vote, and I am honored that you decided to elect me to represent you. As a “newcomer" to the council, 1 apredate your faith In me, and I will work hard to represent you. Please fed free to contact me at any time with your concerns and suggestions. Thanks again. �Page 8 - Thursday. November 13, 2003 - The Hastings Banner ^Innie’s MAILBOX Kiwanians recognize student achievement Megan McGandy and her mother, Debra, attended Wednesday's meeting of the Hastings Kiwanis. Megan was recognized as the Key Club student of the month. She is active in athletics. Youth Advisory Council and is a youth deacon at the First Presbyterian Church. She has taken piano lesson for 13 years and is now teaching piano. She thanked the club for selecting her for the honor. ^^Public^^ B^^^ Auction HFHO FOR SALE Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003 OPEN HOUSE November 18,2003, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Property is located at 235 Nelson St., Hastings. Michigan The sale will be held at 1 p.m. at the east entrance to the Circuit Court located in the City of Hastings. Michigan Minimum bid is $50,801.00 S.E.V. is $67,500 Property Sells "AS IS" The home is a 2-story with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, on a partial basement, with a 1 -car detached garage The home has 1840 square feet This foreclosure sale is subject to one month redemption rights. Terms—certified funds delivered to the sheriff at the sale. For more details, contact: Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Equal Oproruatin Lntder Jtara/ Orvrirywrw h A* There will be an open house to com­ memorate the 20th anniversary of Ionia Area Hospice on North Depot Street Wednesday. Nov. 19. from 4 to 6 p.m. People are invited to attend and share sto­ ries of the early years of service. The Ionia chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet Thursday, Nov. 20, at noon at the Commission on Aging build­ ing. Call 374-8520 for reservations. One of the Ionia County real estate transfers is that of Roger Jr. and Sharon Can to Patrick and Sara Otgcn. The Grand Rapids Press recently had notice and photo from the Las Vegas wed­ ding Aug. 21 of Christopher Thom.,Raines and Lynn Whitley, whose parents reside in Wyoming, Mich. Chris the son of Tom and Jo Raines of Lake Odessa. A recent Lansing newspaper story had the news of the death of Helen D. Morlok of Lansing, one of the famed quadru­ plets bom to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Morlok. Carl was from a Woodland family. The four girls had middle initials indicating their order of birth. Their first names had the same initials as Edward W. Sparrow Hospital, where they were bom 73 years ago. Baker College had m its list of honors students April Jones of Lake Odessa. The Grand Rapids Symphony had a recent road trip to Motown. This was the first time in a dozen years that the west Michigan Symphony had performed in Detroit. A passenger bus arranged by two banks provided transport to supportive music enthusiasts. Included were Earl and Sally Strater. Sally is a native of Femdale, so she was glad to go "home" for a visit. The concert was held in the Max. a new $60 million expansion of Orchestra Hall, which opened on Oct. 9. Members of the Central United Methodist Church enjoyed their annual turkey dinner on Thursday. Nov. 6. More than 125 were present to enjoy the meal and get information about the coming year's budget. The evening's theme was on Thanksgiving for our personal blessings and for the church. Three speakers related some of the reasons they are thankful for this particular cfNftf.'. All the food was prepared on site, with Vanessa Broe, Marian Durkee and Julie Nelson the previ­ ous day's cooks. A record attendance of 44 was present at the Saturday meeting of Ionia County Genealogical Society at Lake Manor. There were many first time attenders, including a pair of (former) Hubbardston sisters living in Alma and St. Louis. The speaker was Elizabeth Killey Kirsten, who has designed and has for sale a computer program on "Geneweaver — For Your Family Health History.” Having such a program with printout would be a real ben­ efit for a doctor. Marilyn Ransom of Ionia was the registrar. Hostesses were Greta Parsons. Ann Fahey and Velma Mutch. There were reports from seven historical societies within the county. This was the final meeting of the 2003 year. Officers re­ elected were Lori Fox. vice president; Lois Curtiss, treasurer; and Janis Kenyon, director. Tonight at 7:30, the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at Lake Manor. The Veryl Stahl family will pro­ vide the program. The Ionia theater will be host for young patrons of the county’s libraries Tuesday. Nov. 18. with the program devoted to the county-wide bookmark contest. State Rep. Judy Emmons of Sheridan will be the emcee. The program will start at 6:30 p.m. by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Stalking by mail Dear Annie: I have been having trouble with my mail carrier. I own a small business, and. most days, I work alone in my office. ’Bud” has been the regular mail carrier for the last five years. Three years ago. Bud asked me to go out with him. I said no. 1 am a married woman and not interested in an affair, and I told him so. Unfortunately, things didn't end there. Bud kept flirting and asking for a date. I kept telling him no. politely but firmly. After sev­ eral months of this behavior. Bud began standing over my desk, waiting for me to get off the phone (most of my work is on the phone). Then he'd hand me my mail piece by piece, telling me whether each letter was a check or a bill. One day. Bud wailed by my car when 1 was at the grocery store. He said he wanted to talk. At that point. I'd had it. I told him to leave me alone and not come into my office again. I said he could drop the mail in the box by the door. I now kerp the door locked and my blinds closed. 1 complained to Bud's supervisor and was told there is nothing that can be done. Apparently she and Bud are old friends, and she refuses to transfer him. Meanwhile, Bud has started calling me on the phone every day. I am looking for an office in another build­ ing so 1 can get away from this creep. I feel as if I'm being stalked. Any ideas? - Steamed in California Dear Steamed: There is absolutely no excuse for Bud's supervisor to allow him to remain in a position where he is stalking or harassing a customer. You should file an offi­ cial complaint Call 1-80G-ASK-USPS (1­ 800-275-8777) (www.usps.com). You might need to get a restraining order against Bud. Authorities recommend that vic­ tims of stalking contact their local police as well as a crime victim assistance program. Invest in an answering machine, and let it screen your calls. Keep the tapes as a record. Other recommendations include getting a dog, taking a self-defense class and alerting neighbors to the situation. Under no circum­ stances should you have any contact with Bud. He could be dangerous. Apology rejected Dear Annie: I received a party invitation from a family member. I forgot to respond, the date came and went, and I simply did not attend. I later contacted my relative and apol­ ogized. In response, this relative e-mailed me a vitriolic, inflammatory letter about bow rot­ ten I am. I was quite taken aback. This was not, after all. a catered event or a major mile­ stone that 1 skipped out on. Shouldn't the recipient of an apology receive it gracefully and not make nasty remarks in return? 1 see this relative at every family event, so it's impossible to ignore her. What should I do? - Tired of Being the Beaten Dead Horse Dear Dead Horse: You and this relative should consider yourselves even — you were quite rude for ignoring the invitation, and she was equally rude for not accepting your apology. When you next see her. pretend nothing has happened. and con­ tinue being as friendly (or as unfriendly) as you were before. On being best man Dear Annie: Our 41 -year-old son is remar­ rying after being divorced for several years, and he has asked me to be his “ \(>u Available- Chicken " L & Fish J ► 829 N. 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Deai Dad: Your basic duties are to help the groom get dressed properly, to make sure the groom arrives at the ceremony on time and to hold on to the wedding ring. If you are inter­ ested in additional, optional duties, your local library has dozens of etiquette books that will fill in the blanks. (P.S.: Congratulations’) Getting short end Dear Annie. I would like to comment on the letter from "Not Tall in Danbury, Conn.," who said it was hard to date women because be was only 5 feet 4 inches tall. 1 am a recently divorced father of two who has hit the dating scene for the first time in 16 years. I am attractive, physically fit and have a high-paying executive job. I’m outgoing with a great sense of humor, and am a gentle­ man in every aspect. However, I am only 5 feet 2 inches tall. I get rejected in every way possible. I recently put an ad in the personals of a local paper, in which my description included my height. I did not receive a single response. I placed the same ad three weeks later, except I indicated my height at 6 feet Lo and behold, 22 responses’ This has me completely depressed, as there is no "diet" for me to go on to alter my height. Aren't there any women who wouldn't mind dating a shorter man? Also Short in Connecticut Dear Also Short: Wc heard from a great many short men and the women who love them. Read on for some words of encourage­ ment: From Missouri: I had the same problem in college. Like him, even short girls seemed to prefer taller men. Fortunately, by my late 20s. I had little problem getting women to notice me. As you pointed out. as women get older, appearance becomes less important. I now have a beautiful girlfriend (5 feet 2), with whom I have been happy for over a year. Torrance, Calif.: My husband and I just celebrated our ninth anniversary. He is sweet, attractive, physically fit and, oh, yes, he stands 5 feet 5 inches tall. I am 5 feet 8 and have never had an issue about his height My husband is a confident person with a lot of charisma. There are high-quality, attractive women who know a good thing when they see it. Ohio: We have been married 24 years now. and I always say the smartest thing I ever did was to marry him. "In short," he is everything 1 could have wanted in a husband. Tell that young man to quit focusing on his height and work on his other qualities. Someday, a smart woman will come along and recognize what a gem he is. Hawaii: There are definitely women who like shorter men. and I am one of them. I mar­ ried a wonderful man who is 5 feet 4. Women who refuse to date someone short are missing out. It's great dancing with your head on his shoulder Instead of his storm. :h. Imagine not standing on tippy-toes to kiss your man. Girls. I'm telling you, short guys are where it's at! West Virginia: My heart broke reading that letter. As a tall woman (5 feet 10), I have heard more than once from male friends who confessed that they never asked me out because they believed, wrongly, that I would tum them down. I've heard this same story from other tall women. Believe it or not. there are many women who are interested in dating men simply because they like them. Massachusetts: I am barely 5 feet tall and have been married for 15 years to a wonder­ ful man who is 6 feet 2. When •.ve dance together. I long to rest my head on his shoul­ der instead of his belly, to gaze into his eyes instead of his chest and to chat comfortably while wc dance. It is such an unpleasant activity that wc hardly ever do it I wouldn't trade my husband for anyone, but if be were eight inches shorter. I wouldn't be less attract­ ed to him. 1 suggest that "Not Tall" take danc­ ing lessons, and then find as many opportuni­ ties as possible to dance eye to eye and cheek to cheek with women close to his height I bet he’ll sweep them off their feet Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wh’H’xtcators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �Tbe Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 13,2003 - Page 9 Mickey, we wish we'd known ye Writer's note: I chose a difficult subject far a biographical essay. His school records have disappeared. His family (but cne) has left the area or passed away. He's been dead far 60 years. He died alone at sunset in a foreign land. Local people long believed him Missing in Action. The story for me is a labor of love — far my grandmother, Maude Willitti Post (who loved him like a son); and far my mom Maurene (Hamp), her deceased sisters Willonore (Hammond-Huver). Lucille (Welker), and Virginia (Baird) Willitts (who adored him), for the family and people here who knew and loved him, andfar the person himself. Michael McPharlin was "Mickey” to friends of youth and childhood, "Wee Michael” to squadron mates in Britain's Royal Air Force 71 Eagle Squadron, and "Wee Mac” to US. Army Air Corps com­ rades in the 339th Fighter Group. A doomed, but brilliant shining star, he died seven days short of his 31st birthday. His story is a tale worth telling and knowing; a true story of a young man's sacrifice far humane values and democracy. by Larry Hamp D-Day, June 6, 1944. The sun was sink­ ing Into the ocean to the west. A young Major In the U.S. Army Air Corps flew a P­ 51 Mustang between Evreux and Dreux. halfway between Paris and the English Channel at Le Havre. In the skies around him were thousands cf aircraft. Not one in a hundred of them bore German markings. Spitfires, Thunderbolts. P-38s, P-5 Is, B-25s and larger allied aircraft own the skies above the beaches where history's greatest armada had launched the worlds largest invasion 14 hours earlier. As they'd crossed the Normandy beaches (visibility 10-12 miles, ceiling four to twelve thousand feet) they couldn't have missed the 6,000 ship allied invasion force all but obscuring the sea below. By then they knew the invading allies had secured a foothold in strength, and begun moving inland. They expected to meet enemy air­ craft in the skies above the beaches, but the enemy wouldn't rise to meet them — they'd killed most of Germany's experienced flyers through the previous five years. As they moved inland, shooting up troops and armored columns, supply convoys, ammunition dumps, railroad yards and rolling stock (anything moving toward Normandy), they knew the Nazis were doomed. It’s good they understood the meaning of their struggle and the sureness of victory, for tragically, some of them were soon to die. One. from our hometown, was to die very soon, indeed. He was great kid, according to my mom and her sisters. A small person (it would help in the cramped cockpits of Hawker Hurricanes, Supermarine Spitfires, and North American P-51 Mustangs he'd later fly in combat for three air forces) — he was always smiling and laughing, full of life, tricks and gags (even his official air combat reports contained humor). He had a sweet tooth, particularly for the home baked cakes, pies, cookies and pastry commonly produced in American kitchens of the day. My grandmother was a great baker of all things young appetites crave. Mickey (Michael George Hurschell) McPharlin often visited her house at 723 W. Green several times a day (and why not, four beauties lived there) for conversation, and whatever Maude’s wood stove was pro­ ducing. Once, sampling a batch of dough­ nuts, he found them a bit tough, not up to Grandma's usual standards. He brought a hatchet from the woodshed, cut the offend­ ing ring, and left the hatchet propped between the halves. Returning home, grand­ ma laughed aloud and immediately identi­ fied the culprit, though he'd left the scene of the crime. There's not a lot of information about Mickey in local archives. School records and yearbooks are lost. An outline is fleshed with local anecdotes and built on fragments from Bowdoin College, Duke University (Library and Archivists), U.S. Air Force Historian, Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. Kalamazoo Air Zoo, conversa­ tions with scholars (particularly my old graduate advisor at WMU, Sherwood Cordier), several books (often misleading), and a few newspaper clips. I hope to patch enough of him together to make him live again. I owe these, and many others, a large debt of gratitude. According to U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC) records, McPharlin was bom at Blue Island. Ill.. June 13,1913 (I often won­ der if it was a Friday). There is no hint of the family living at Blue Island in records I've seen. The Grand Rapids Press (In a short wartime news article) claimed him as a “native” and noted he'd fought Golden Gloves there several years earlier. I can't say with certainty where he was bom (maybe you know). He came to Hastings as a child, probably attended St. Rose School, and (according to the same Press article) graduated from Hastings High School (1930 if the military's birth date is correct) at age 16. Mickey had "itchy feet' and spent a peri­ od after graduation “vagabonding.” He enrolled at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Me., with the class of '35. Because he later earned a two-year scholarship (while attending Duke University) to "continue the study of medicine" at Heidelberg (the Student Prince) University, we can assume he studied biology, math and science in gen­ era] at high school. Bowdoin and Dtfke. The Press notes he returned to Hastings from Heidelberg in 1939 to work on the xoriginal) construction of highway M-37, then went to sea on a freighter. My mother says be spoke out often and clearly about what was going on in Germany, and warned of Europe's war and need of our assistance. Late in 1939, he made his way to Canada. He became the first American volunteer to be commissioned Pilot Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), on Jan. 2, 1940. Pilot's training completed, he was sent to Britain, landing at Southampton Aug. 21, 1940. There, 243 American volunteers (and 16 Brits) formed three Eagle Squadrons, numbers 71 (the first), 121 and 133. (Nearly a third of the 243 were killed in combat over the next five years, many more became POWs.) A short time after arrival in England, Mickey became one of a very select few discharged from the RCAF. and re-commissioned as Pilot Officer in Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF). In early spring, 1942, in his first air com­ bat, he damaged and chased home a FockeWulfe 190, Germany's premiere fighter plane. Thirteen days later he shared kills with a buddy, Oscar Coen, of three 190s. On Aug. 19 he was credited with a "probable kill” of a Ju-88 twin engine bomber. By then he'd been promoted from Pilot Officer to Right Officer McPharlin, RAF. The “probable” came while he was flying air cover for the disastrous Dieppe Raid. McPharlin's plane was hit and damaged in the action. He parachuted into the channel, inflated his rubber life raft, and paddled eight miles back to England. All these combats occurred wnen he was flying Spitfires. On another occasion as he moved down a runway toward takeoff, a damaged Spitfire with a wounded pilot crashed down into his plane, and his wingman's, destroying both and killing the pilot who hit them. McPharlin and his wingman survived the collision. Mickey's appointment with death lurked two years in the future. American Air Force records indicate McPharlin's 71 Eagle Squadron was trans­ ferred to the USAAF on Sept. 29, 1942. There's a photo of him wearing Captain's bars whh a group of youngish American officers. By the time of his next air combat. May 19, 1944, (he shared a kill on a Messerschmit 109, damaged another) he'd been promoted to Major. He was several weeks from turning 31 years old. On May 28 he damaged another 109, then shot down another. On June 6 be chased and damaged a FW-190, one of few found airborne during the D-Day sweep. The enemy's aircraft brushed from the skies, the roar of his agile Mustang's power­ ful engine was left behind him as he Hashed across the French country side at 400 miles per hour, and just over the treetops. He searched woods, roads, villages and valleys below for targets of opportunity. Suddenly, Mickey McPharlin his engine faltered, sputtered, roared again, then lapsed Into a sickening stutter. He reached for his radio microphone and shout­ ed, "Cobweb White leader. Cobweb White Three - my left magneto is out - I'm abort­ ing!" He never spoke again. Some French country folk found his bro­ ken body next day in the shattered wreckage of his machine. They buried him there, and raised a modest monument to his service and his sacrifice. I don't cry often, but... Same old Eagles 'Saw him crash inflames1 Saw him bale out. 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Utesciuw -3199 5461 GUI Road (269) 342-6655 (616)399-5155 Cttssy Ctasy CdUar (816)M2-nn (616)296-1057 3551 Atotne Rd N W (616) 785-5001 2425 Atone Ave (616)363-1935 3757 Ptertekf Ave (616) 361-1383 (616)667-8799 GraaMlle (616)406-0082 (616)897-2842 2212 South lAssicn (231)737-2355 Great laes CeNuW (616) 791-8800 (269)983-7000 1616) 257-0079 w Si Mi ■ (231)893-6300 1997E Befflme HE (616)363-1965 (616)392-2904 �Page 10 - Thursday, November 13. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Allegan and Otsego look to crash lady eagers’ ball Maple Valiev wifi host in Ciass C by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It could be called the Barry County district once again, with all four county Class B schools heading to Hastings to close out the varsity girls’ basketball season next week as the MHSAA playoffs begin. Middleville’s Trojans knocked off Hastings and Delton last year on their way to taking the District Title from Allegan, which topped Lake wood in the semi’s. With the exception of Hastings, all of the Barry County schools have vastly improved records from a year ago. Allegan will get a night to sit and watch, as they drew a bye in the first round. To even out the field, which included byes for three teams a year ago. Otsego is joining the group. The Bulldogs get the second free ride into the semi’s. It will take a pair of victories by each team, but neither Lakewood's Chelsea Brehem (20) or Hastings Amber Peck (left) and Katie Lawrence (right) would mind their two teams going read to head once again. TK senior Chanda Brice (left) and Hastings junior Kathlyn Rounds (center) will get another chance to battle for the basketball when their teams meet Monday night at 7:30 in the district tournament's opening round at Hastings. (File photo) cr Wolverine team. Gull Lake, which handed DK its first loss of the season 72-53 on September 2. There’s just one thing to say to the local teams. Look out. The Bulldogs arc 18-1. They are fresh off clinching the Wolverine ‘B’ Conference title by going through an undefeated league season. At last glance they were included in the honorable mention list of the AP poll for the top Class B teams in the state. The next best record in the district belongs to Delton, which is 13-6. Two local teams will be out after the first night. Play tips off Monday night in Hastings at 5:30 p.m. with Lakewood and Delton, followed by Middleville and Hastings at 7:30. The winner of the contest between the Saxons and Trojans will meet Otsego on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. Which ever team wins the game between the Panthers and Vikings will take on Allegan Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The District Finals are set for 7 p.m. Friday. November 21 in Hastings. Here’s a quick glance at the teams. Hastings Saxons League: O-K Gold Record (as of Nov. 12): 0-19 Colors: Navy Blue & Gold Players to Watch: Amber Head to Head: It’s never easy for a team to take three victories over one opponent in a sea­ son. and the Saxons will try to avoid being on the bottom end of that scenario in the first round. Middleville topped the Hastings ladies twice in O-K Gold play this season. 59-38 in Middleville and 63-42 in Hastings. Lakewood also topped the Saxons by 23 in the season opener. Lakewood Vikings League: Winning is important in high school sports. Let me rephrase that Winning is important in varsity high school sports. Winning builds confidence. Usually if a team is winning, it means its players are working hard, learning, and playing together as a team. Maple Valley has shown its doing all of those things in its current run through the * Division 6 state football playoffs. Winning also makes sports a lot more fun. just ask the kids from Quincy and Addison. A quote sports people like to throw around when somebody scores a TD. a big basket, or hits an important home run is "act like you’ve been there before.” I guess most of the kids on Maple Valley's varsity football team have been there before, but they still impressed me after their two playoff victories, and during the vic­ tories. Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt won’t have to worry about his team getting flagged for excessive celebration any time soon. Each time a Lion crossed the goal line the past two weekends they looked to be doing their best Barry Sanders impersonations. A little flip of the ball to the official, and then a high five with a teammate. Maybe the celebration gets a little rowdier on the sideline, and the Lions were certainly having a lot of fun after grabbing the district trophy last Saturday. Something surprised me a little however, with the way the Lions got the district tro­ phy. I sectn to remember a time when the athletic director at the host school would come off the sideline with the trophy in hand, and present it to the winning team, taking time out to congratulate both sides on an outstanding season and wish the victors luck in their future endeavors. Didn't happen at Addison. All of a sudden Lion assistant coach Bryan Carpenter w as coming across the field with the trophy and handed it to his boys The Maple Valley kids didn’t care (see picture page 11). I don’t know that anyone else noticed the absence of ceremony . Certainly most of the Addison fans didn’t notice, because they were already in a steady stream for their cars, although me did last much longer than the Quincy Oriole fans did the week before. I swear with ten minutes left in the third quarter at Quincy most of the home sideline was empty, not to mention the fact that the Maple Valley bleachers were nearly overflowing 30 minutes before the contest was set to begin. That’s something that 1 can’t stand. Those boys from Quincy had battled all season. They had only two losses coming into the game. A couple of hours before kick off. some­ time not long after the State Cross Country Finals. 1 found myself in a little restaurant in Quincy getting something hot to eat, cold to drink, and killing time before the game. Many of the patrons were decked out in Quincy Oriole Orange and Black. There were a few who. 1 think, had youngsters in the Oriole marching band. They were munching on their dinner and talking about how great it would be to play their trumpets (or whatever musical instrument it was) in the Silverdome. Then debating whether or not this year’s finals were going to be played in the Silverdome or at Ford Field. For a town wiih Silverdome thoughts in their head, they sure left that field fast. There’s nothing I like less than watching a bunch of "fans” clearing out of a stadium with time on the clock. I guess I can understand it at Ford Field. 1 don’t enjoy it when it happens at the Big House, and 1 hate it when it happens anywhere high school athletes are competing. Yes. the season was over for Quincy. Yes. it was cold out and raining on and off. The cold, the wet. and the losing are all things high school football fans have to expect and be willing to put up with in late October and into November. Only eight of the 256 teams in the football playoffs will win their last game. Only four of the girls' basketball teams in the state will win their last game of the season, once district play starts Monday. Somebody has to lose. Nobody has to leave. I’ll be there. I’ll be watching. Stay in your scat and cheer on your team ‘til the end. I might just have to start writing down names. That’d make a good column next week, wouldn’t it? Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 Record (as of Nov. 12): 7-12 Colors: Navy Blue & White Players to Watch: Stevie Spetoskey, Jessie Buchc, Katie MacDonald Head to Head: The Vikings only match-up with one of these teams came in the season opener when they knocked off the visiting Hastings Saxons 62-39. Record (as of Nov. 12): 1-18 Colors: Orange & Black Players to Watch: Megan Mokma Head to Head: W'ere beaten by I just might have to start writing down some names Peck. Betsy Acker Allegan twice this season in Wolverine Conference play, and lost a non-league contest with Delton early in September Middleville Trojans League: O-K Gold Record (as of Nov. 12): 6-13 Colon: Orange & Black Players to Watch: Jessica Flaska, Delton Kellogg Panthers League: Kalamazoo Valley Association Record (as of Nov. 12): 13-6 Colors: Maroon. White, f. Silver Players to Watch: Kortni Matteson. Shanna Brandi Campbell, Chanda Brice Head to Head: The Trojan ladies took two victories over the Saxons, who they meet in the first round in O-K Gold play this season. TK won by 21 points on each occasion. Tamminga. Shannah Fisher Head to Head: Topped Allegan, who they could meet in the semi’s. 49-31 September 4. The Panthers did have a tough time with anoth- A strong group of seniors, which includes forward Roxann Huffman, will be looking to lead Delton through District play at Hastings next week. The Panthers open District play with a contest against Lakewood Monday at 5:30 p.m. (File photo) Otsego Bulldogs League: Wolverine "B’ Conference Record (as of Nov. 12): 18-1 Colon: Navy Blue & Gold Players to Watch: Charily Knight, Anastasia Urbank, Mallory Lemley Head to Head: Last Thursday the Bulldogs continued their march through the Wolverine Conference with a 61-22 win over the Allegan Tigers, their second victory over Allegan this season. Class C at Maple Valley Maple Valley and Olivet are expected to meet in the district final once again in this Class C tourney. Olivet got the best of the two teams the first time they met this season in SMAA play, and meeting number two is scheduled for tonight in Olivet. "We’ve got to play well," said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes. "Once the season is over, everybody goes back to 0-0. The district tournament is where crazy things start happen*4t would be crazy if the Lions and Eagles don’t med In the final Tbe two teams are on opposite sides of the district bracket. Olivet will tip-off the tournament on Monday with a contest at Maple Valley against Springport at 6 p.m. Maple Valley opens with Bellevue at 8 p.m. Olivet is the third ranked team in tbe state in Class C, and have been highly ranked for much of the season. The Eagles have suffered only one loss so far this season. On the other half, the Lions arc looking at two opponents they have already beaten twice this season. Leslie is waiting for the winner of the Maple Valley and Bellevue contest for a game Wednesday night at 8. Tbe champion in the Olivet and Springport contest will face Dansville Wednesday at 6 p.m. The District Final is set for Friday night, November 21, at 7. MHSAA Class B Girls’ Basketball District Tournament All gomes to be played at Hastings High School > BY®__ :____________ Allegan ... Allegan (1-18) 1 ’ .. Wednesday, Nov. 19 5:30 p.m. pnywFMKMMB '1 r Lakewood (7-12)f Monday, Nov. 17 5:30 p.m. — Delton (13-6)___________ District Final ,. Friday, Nov. 21 7:00 p.m. .. Hastings (Q-19) K . Monday, Nov. 17 7:30 p.m. —“““““"" ""I Middleville (6-13) Wednesday, Nov. 1& 7:30 p.m. Otsego (18-1) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 13. 2003 — Page 11 Defense leads Maple Valley to District Title by Jon Gambee When th - 2003 season began. Maple Valley football coach Guenther Mittelstacdt was faced with the loss of 16 seniors from the year before and everyone said this would be a rebuilding year. But. as has been written here before. Mit'elstaedt doesn't rebuild, he reloads. Mittelstacdt and his Lions moved into the elite eight spotlight for the sixth time in his 18 year tenure as Maple Valley defeat­ ed Addison 24-6 Friday, capturing a District Championship and moving to the Division 6 Regional Finals next week against Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central. a 49-21 winner over Blissfield Friday. This was a game everyone at Maple Valley, even Mittelstacdt. had to be con- Maple Valley assistant coach Bryan Carpenter (right) passes off the District championship trophy and lets the kids celebrate after their 24-6 victory over Addison on Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lion junior running back Denver Hine does his best to get outside of Addison safe­ ty Jon Brenner on Friday. Hine led the Lions with 146 yards on 14 carries on the night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) cerned about going in. The previous week. Addison had beaten Olivet 32-0 and Olivet was one of only two teams to beat Maple Valley this season, a 24-0 shutout in the second week of play. But Mittclstaedt's Lions are not the same team of that second week. They have been building steadily since early in the season and despite a setback against Portland in the final week of regular season play, the Lions answered their coach's call to step up for the playoffs. Maple Valley established dominance on offense early on this night, taking the open­ ing kickoff and driving 75 yards in 16 plays, using up 7:37 oft the clock before quarterback Derek Ripley raced in from six Ms. Buche goes to Washington by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Why was George Washington University lucky enough to land Lakewood's Jessie Buche to be a pan of the varsity women's volleyball program? “I liked Washington D.C.." said Buche. “I liked the city." And she liked the idea of playing for one of the best volleyball programs on the East Coast. This season’s GW squad just picked up its 20th win of the season to improve to 20-8 overall. As a Colonial. Buche will be playing against some of the best competition in the country in Division I. With c large gathering of classmates, friends, and family Buche signed her NCAA letter of intent on Wednesday in the Lakewood High School Cafeteria. Buche has been to the Washington D.C. area four times, for camps and her official visit, and has had the chance to meet with Colonial coach Jojit Coronel. She says sne talks to him once a week on the phone. “He's really nice," said Buche. “He has good relationships with his players, so. I like him a lot." Coronel is just as happy to have Buche coming to play in tbe nation's capital. “We are truly excited about Jessica Buche becoming a Colonial." said Coronel. "Her athleticism and versatility will make an immediate impact in making GW a top 25 team. Moreover. Jessica has a great attitude and plays with tremendous passion and confidence. I expect Jessica will come into fall camp more than pre­ pared to not only compete but lead." Buche isn't exactly sure what kind of time she'll see on the court next fall. “I plan to work really hard to find a govd role on the team, and hopefully get some playing time as a freshman." She says there is currently a freshman setter on the GW team. Kaimana Lee. who'll she'll be competing with for playing time as she adjusts to college life. Like many high school seniors, Buche doesn't have a grand plan quite yet. She is a member of the National Honor Society and is still undecided on a college major. “I don't really know what I want to go into as far as education." said Buche. “I don't know what I want to be." She did say the fact that GW can offer her “one of the best educations in the nation." did play a big role in her choice. Right now. she's still a part of the Lakewood varsity girls' basketball team, for the third consecutive season and then its on to her senior season of volleyball at Lakewood. It will be Buche's fourth season with the yards out and then passed to Ty Van Alstine for the two point conversion. Then it was the defense's turn to step up. The Panthers took the ensuing kickoff and used a 32-yard pass from Reed Timmins to Wayne Williams to give Addison a first­ and-10 on the Maple Valley 13. Three plays later it was fourth-and-four from the seven and the middle of the Maple Valley line stopped running back Kyle Lanzinger two yards short and the Panthers turned it over on their own five. Then, one play into the second quarter and 95 yards away from the end zone, one of those little things that can mean so much occurred. A simple trap play designed to give the Lions some breathing room suddenly turned into the play of the game as Denver Hide broke outside against the grain and raced down the Maple Valley sideline for the longest touchdown from scrimmage the Lions have scored all sea­ son. And just like that, it was all but over. Addison did get on the scoreboard later in the second quarter when Timmins scored from a yard out. but even though he did score, the fact that it took the Panthers four plays to score from only three yards out spoke volumes about the difference between these two teams, at least on this night. The final score of the game came in the fourth quarter on a one yard quarterback sneak by Ripley with 4:25 left to play. "That opening drive was key for us. because we moved the ball right down the field and scored, using the clock and estab- lishing our ability to move the football,” said Mittelstaedt "And ’hen when we held them on fourth down inside the 10-yard line and turned right around and scored. I think it took tbe wind out of their sails.” Mittelstaedt noted that his team came one play away from a shutout. “We held them tough and made them vork for the only score they got,” he said. “I can't say enough about the defense tonight" But Mittelstaedt was quick to point out that Addison is a good football team that just came up short on this night “We know how that can feel." he said, perhaps referring to the Portland game. The dominance displayed by Maple Valley is evident in the statistics. The Lions finished with a total of 361 total yards, 297 rushing. Addison finished with 157 total yards, 87 rushing and 70 passing. But they had only six rushing yards and four passing yards (10 yards total) in the second half. Hine had 146 yards on 14 carries, but 95 came on that one play. Lance Harvey, who has been hampered by an injury in recent weeks, came back strong with 110 yards rushing on 15 carries. Ripley accounted for two touchdowns and three two-point con­ versions to figure in 18 of Maple Valley's 24 points. Defensively, the Lions were led by Van Alstine with seven tackles and Ben Smith with six. Chris Morris had two sacks. Josh Beardslee had one and Josh Cook and Eric Turner combined for one. Classes held O/...HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER Lakewood senior Jessie Buche (center) smiles after signing an NCAA letter of intent to play volleyball at George Washington University, as she is congratulated by former Lakewood varsity coach Kellie Rowland and current head coach Jeff Duits on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood varsity volleyball squad. She was part of the 2002 team which went to the Slate Semifinals in Class B under the coaching of Kellie and Clair Rowland. Buche was a three sport athlete at the beginning of her high school career, also playing one year of varsity softball before she chose to play spring club volleyball during her junior year. She plays club ball with the USA Michigan team, located in Kalamazoo. Buche has also made the Runbird Traveling Team which trained out of Dansville High School. This past spring the team qualified for the National Junior Olympics in Atlanta, one of three Michigan teams to qualify. Buche also spent year training with Charlene Tagaloa. Tagaloa was an Olympian in 2000 as a setter for team USA. and is now an assistant coach on the seventh ranked Nebraska Comhusker squad. At right. Lakewood senior Jessie Buche has one more season of setting things up for the varsity Vikings before heading off to George Washington University to compete with the Colonials next fall. (File photo by Perry Hardin) POOL SCHEDULE: Session 1: Saturdays, Dec 6-Feb. 14 (no classes Dec. 27 or Jen. 3. Fee: $45 - 9-week session Class Polliwog Minnow / Fish Guppy Time 9-9:40 9-9:40 10-10140 PoMwogll Eel Guppy Tima 10- 10:40 11- 11:40 11-11:40 Session 2: Monday / Thursday. Dec. 1-Dec. 18. Polliwog 4-5. Fee: $35 Session 3: Monday / Thursday, Jan. 5-Jan. 22. Pike & Parent 4-5. Fee: $35 CLAM DESCRIPTIONS: EBESGHQQk PIKE & PARENT - Designed for those three to tour years of age, who are not quite ready to take the class without Mom, Dad or Guardian. Children wH be introduced to the pool, learning leg and arm move­ ment as well as other bask: swim techniques. EEL - Pre-school intermediate skills. Child win be comfortable with their face in the water, jump in with aid and have some forward propulsion POLLIWOG I - Introduction to swimming, little or no skill level. Students will be introduced to basic swim­ ming skills and increase their comfort in the water. POLLIWOG II - Has taken Polliwog I and/or is com­ fortable in shallow and deep water with PFD. Should be able to put face into the water. GUPPY - Must know the front crawl, as well as the front and back float. MINNOW - Must be able to do the front crawl with rotary breathing for 50' and float for one minute. FISH - Must be able to do the front crawl for 60-75' each and float for three minutes. CLASSES WILL FILL FAST! CALL THE YMCA FOR DETAILED CLASS SCHEDULE. HOW TO REGISTER �P*9* 12 - Thwlday. November 13, 2003 - The Healmge Benner YMCA Volleyball Champions 2003 co-ed VoIfcylwlJ Score* Final Standings Relativity......................... 39-3 S. McKeough................ 32-10 The Diggers.................. 25-17 You Guys Serve........... 24-18 Hastings Mfg................. 21-21 Hexfab............................11-31 Almost Famous............. 9-33 Diggin State Street ... .7-35 Fall 2003 Women’s A League Volleyball Score Final Standings Pine Lake......................... 38-4 Dig It............................. 32-10 V-Tec............................. 25-17 ICS.................................. 24-18 Walker/Fluke/Sheldon .19-23 Julie's Raders .............. 17-25 Hastings Orthopedics . .8-34 Mills Landing ............... .5-37 Fall 2003 Women's B League Volleyball Score Final Standings Backc Construction ... .38-7 Donald Sappanos PC . .28-17 TV Credit Union......... 22-23 Cascade......................... 19-26 Flexfab............................ 15-30 Viking ............................ 13-32 Donald Sappanos PC team finished second in this fall's YMCJ Women's B Volleyball League. Team members are (front from left) Jackie Thompson, Diane Hamess, (back) Nancy Morgan. Connie Bagley, and Donna McCollum. (Missing from photo are Kandy Barnum and Tracy Keeler) Delton senior Shanna Tamminga works the ball oown low in Tuesday night's con­ test at Battle Creek Pennfield. Tamminga finished the night with ten points and ten rebounds. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Panthers getting hot with their shots at the right time First place In this year's YMCA Women's B Volleyball league went to Blake Constructyion. Team members are (front from left) Jackie Barry, Ginny Pyles, (back) Lori Cordray, Myrna Holley, and Theresa Bloomberg. (Missing from photo are Missy Backs, Wanda Shuford, and Kari Shepler) McKeough's Raiders finished in second place this fall in the YMCA's Coed Volleyball League. Team members are (front from left) Amy Beck, Tia Cross, Colleen Konlng, Sarah McKeough, (back) Kevin Beck. Eddie VanDerMoten, Darnell Day, and Rick Reek. Relativity won first place this season in the YMCA's Coed Volleyball league. Team members are (front from left) Tiffany Swift, Jody Swift, (back) Brian Pufpaff, Nathan Pufpaff, Don Myers, and Mark Pufpaff. (Missing from photo are Jennifer Bradbury, Kathy Sherman, and Julie Rader.) 7-year Fixed Rate Balloon Mortgage Dig It finshed second in this season's YMCA Women's A Volleyball League. Team members are (front from left) Becky Morehouse, Tiffany Swift, (back) Danielle Sift, Lyndy Bolthouse, Amy Wiglligs, and Jody Swift. (Miossing from photo is Deb Wood.) The Delton varsity girls’ basketball team is on a roll heading into next week's district tournament in Hastings. The Panthers have won three straight con­ tests. and will close out the Kalamazoo Valley Association season tonight at Kalamazoo Christian, which they beat the first time the two teams met this season. Delton picked up two big victories in the last week, winning each contest by at least 30 points. Tuesday, tbe Panthers topped Pennfield 59-29 to improve their KVA record to 6-5 on the year. “Great man-to-man defense wore them down,” said Delton coach Rick Williams. Alex Culbert was dominant inside for DK, finishing the night with 14 points. Kortni Matteson had her usual spectacular evening with 19 points, ten rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Shanna Tamminga contributed ten points and ten rebounds for the Lady Panthers. Delton didn’t have any trouble with Galesburg-Augusta last Thursday. The Panthers scored an 83-44 victory in the team’s final home contest of the season. The Delton seniors shined on senior night, led by Matteson with 31 points. The team’s total of 83 is a new single game scoring record for DK. Matteson also had 13 rebounds, four assists and five steals. Seniors Shannah Fisher and Tamminga each tossed in ten points, and Fisher added four assists. Tamminga had ten boards. Sophomore Alex Culbert chipped in with 12 points and nine rebounds. As a team the Panthers shot 47-percent from the floor, and pulled down 50 rebounds in the contest. The Panthers are currently 13-6 overall. Hastings City Bank The Benefits Continue... / Locked rate for 7 years with a 30-year amortization / Free checking account** / Fast approval process / Personalized, friendly service / 6 convenient locations gs City Bank You Since 1886 The Pine Lake team won this fall's YMCA Women's A Volleyball League. Team members are (front from left) Christy NeSmith. Brenda Dawe, (back) Jen Glenn, Sarah Morey. Kim Parker, and Kathy Sherman. (Missing from photo are Kelly Yoder. Becky Wieland, and Lisa Wilcockson.) Delton junior guard Angeline Poteet looks around for an open teammate in her team’s 59-29 win over Pennfield on Tuesday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 13, 2003 - Page 13 Gold’s top two teams give Saxon Ladies a hard time The Hastings' varsity girls' basketball team had a tough time without their head coach Tuesday as it was knocked down by Byron Center 70-28. The Saxons scored their most points of any quarter, eight, in the first as the visit­ ing Bulldogs built a 23-8 lead at the end of one BC would add 23 more in the second and 20 in the third, to cruise to their 16th victory of the season. Amber Peck led the Hastings offense with 11 points, followed by Betsy Acker and Counnie Robinson with four points apiece. Crystal Zick led Byron Center with 21 points. The Saxons are now 0-19 on the year, and are preparing to take on Greenville tonight. The Yellow Jackets recently ended the O-K White season with a 1-13 BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 30.5-13.5; TVCCU 29­ 15; Hastings City Bank 20-24; Woodmansee Sawmill 19.5-24.5; Woodland Sales 17.5-26.5; Yankee Zephyr 15.5-28.5. Men’s High Games & Series - P. Scobey 246-553; G. Heard 232; D. Risher 516; K. Beebe 195; D. Porter 212; R. O’Keefe 214. Women’s High Games & Series - A. Ashcraft 165-427; S. Beebe 182. mark in league play and sport a 2-17 overall record. Hastings finished the O-K Gold season with an 0-14 mark. The Saxons saw the opposite side of the league last Thursday when they paid a visit to South Christian. The Sailors 66-33 victory over the Saxons clinched the O-K Gold title for the hosts. Peck led with seven. Halie Terrel chipped in six. Things slowed down dramatically in the second quarter, after the Sailors started things off with a 21-8 run. The Saxons held South to just six second quarter points, but couldn't chip away at the lead scoring just five points themselves. South pulled away late by outscoring the Lady Saxons 23-7 in the final period. Bums 145-391; P. Freeman 153; G. Scobey 169-475; T Walker 157; C. Hills 174-463; J. Snyder 150-381; R. Murphy 176-466; C. Bonncma 164. Mens Good Games and Series - W. Brodbeck 177-494; C Jesiek 174-488; G. Yoder 201-569; R. Wieland 178-477; R. Adgate 161 -463; B. Brandt 179-486; W. Birman 182­ 508; L Brandt 191-508; R. Walker 170; D. Dimmers 183-534; D, Han 191; C. Atkinson 153. Sunday Night Mixed Hit-N-Miss 31; 4 Horsemen 25; Red Dog 23; Funky Bowlers 23; Barlow Florist 23; Thee Froggcrs 22; Sunday Snoozers 22; Whatever 22; Croc Hunters 20; Gutter Dusters 19; RussN-Us 19; Thunder Alley 18; Sandbaggers 12. Women’s High Games and Series • K. Becker 225-594; K. Oakley 223-514; A. Hubbell 168-460; L. Rentz 201-443; J. Shoebridge 141-403; M. Snyder 191; G.Otis 185; R. Shapley 182; B. Vugteveen 179; K. Howell 158; D. Krallman 151; K. Wendorf 149. Mens High Games and Series - C. Purdum 256-717; M. Eaton 230-595; S. Krallman 201­ 584. B. Hubbell 202-559; G. Snyder 201-537; J. Cantwell 203-521; D Lambert 178-510; M. Kidder 179-506; B. Drayton 175-457; D. Franklin 173-437; J. Sboebridgc 212; Jy Shoebridge 161; D. Craven 152; J. Brehm 137. Wednesday P.M. Saxon senicr Nicole King battles with a Byron Center defender down low on Tuesday evening in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Seebers 27; Hair Care Center 26; Macc Pharmacy 26; Eye and Ent 23; RR St. Mill 22; Bowling Bags 22; Girrbach’s 14. Men’s High Gaines and Series • E. Ulrich 201-552; L. Elliston 187-522; B. Hathaway 181-515; B. High 158-434; B. Moore 164-412; H. Pennington 190; E. Vanasse 177; T. Christopher 176; J. Pettengill 162; R. Murphy 157; L. Friend 136. Bowlerettes Kent Oil and Propane 27-9; NBT 23-13; Viking 23-13; Hecker Agency 20-16; Dean's Doils 17-19; Carlton Center Bulldozing 15-21; Railroad Street Mill 15-21. Good Games and Series - B. Maker 162­ 449; K. Eberly 183-502; S. Dunham 192-433: B. Scobey 159-420; L. Bahs 164; C. Hurless 155-421; E Ulrich 182; B. Hathaway 179; T. Redman 139-365; S. Merrill 176-457; N. Bechtel 181; J. Landells 150-374: C. Mugridge 194; J. Gardner 168; J. Pettengill 158-411. Seniors Citizens Jesiek 26-14; Ward’s Friends 26-14; 4 B’s 25-15; Number 1 Senior 24-16; Wieland’s 225-17.5; Pin Pals 21-19; King Pin* 19-21; Kuempel 19-21; M-M’s 19-21; Butterfingers 18.5-21.5; Early Risers 17.5-22.5; Nash’s Harem 17-23; Sun Risers 15.5-24.5; Friends 10-30. Womens Good Games and Series - S. Patch 195-512; R. Murrah 162-467; G. Denny 147­ 427;’ R. Pitts 149-392; G. Otis '190^364; D. Thursday Mixed King Pins 23-13; Just Us 21-11; Three Fools 21-11; Hastings Bowl 18-22; Middle Lakers 15-21. Women’s Good Games and Series - L. Miller 154-438; S. Cooley 139-377; H. Service 177-515: J. Rabley 175; T. Dewitt 142; M. Hodges 182-486. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Act 230-546; J Reffett 191-515; C. VanHouten 184. Friday Night Mixed Mercy 20.5-9.5; Ten Pins 27-13; 9-N-Wiggle 25-15; Trouble X 4 23-17; Spare Me 21-19; One Old One 21-19. Just Cuz 20.5-19.5; Dazed and Confused 20-20; Winter Golfing 19-17; Heads Out 18-22; Whatever 17-19; All But One 18-22; Oldies But Goodies 16-16; Brushworks 15- 21; The Outlaws 15-25; 4 Fools 14-26; We’re a Mess 13-23; Just Us Cousins 13-19. Womens Good Games and Series - B. Roush 190; L. Barnum 191-531; L. Potter 216­ 601; D. Pennington 203; K. Madden 146; A. Keillor 187-463; T. Bush 172-473; E. Johnson 159; E. Hammontree 179; C. Etts 120; W. Main 175; J. Lancaster 166; J. Madden 205-533; T. Pennington 213-596. Mens Good Gaines and Series - G. Mcsecar 236; B. Ramey 195-455; J. Barnum 238-712; M Kasinsky 245-572; D. James 212-581; C. Pennington 244-666; K. Lancater 153; C. Shook 204-601. B. Keeler 195; B. Ripley 190­ 506; B. West 210; B. Vandenburg 160; S. Peabody 207; D. Main 237-600. B. Madden 203; H. Pcnington 240-666. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 29-11; Kenny Lee Builders 25-15; Bob’s Grill 23-17; 3 Blind Mice 22-18; Finkler’s Contract Sewing 21-19; Seebers Auto Body 20.5-19-5: CB’s 20.5-19.5; T-zen 20-20; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 17-23; Tuesday Gals 16- 24; Trouble 15-25; Gutter Gals 11-29. High Gaines & Series - T Franklin 153; J. Rice 170; D. Seeber 189-532; S. Vandenburg 228-594; K. Caldwell 193. C. Mack 188-516; D. James 166; B. Hayes 160; S. Snider 152; T. Redman 168; M. Slater 169; R. Miller 174; J. Clements 181: T. Brown 167; K. Carpenter 165; L Potter 191; L. Trumble 183; P. Cogswell 158; J. Conger 158; P. Rainey 202; R. Brummcl 191; V. Green 167; M. Sears 158; B. Vugteveeh 162:1. Riiinp* 171. " Did you know? Hastings sophomore Jamie VanBoven goes above Byron Center's Rachel Newsone (44) and Megan Stephens (right) tor a shot in the Saxons' loss on Tuesday (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings guard Jaime Fisher looks for room around the Bulldog's Crystal Zick on Tuesday night. 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His last church was the former United Brethren Church at the comer of Lawrence and Bird roads in Baltimore rwp. He was also well-known fm his meat cut­ ting at Tom’s Market in Hastings for many years. He was a member of Pennfield United Brethren Church, enjoyed golfing, playing softball, horseshoes, singing, meeting people and sharing his sense of humor. Rev. Ray is survived by his wife, Susie; daughters, Carolyn (Rod) Hofstetter of Manitou, Okla.; Karen (Jim) Bakita of Banister, Candy (Paul) Oesterle of Mason, Cheryl (Chuck) Wymer of Nashville, Cindy (Steve) Vipo:;d of Hastings; sons. Thomas (Tammy) Ray of Hastings, Timothy (Nicole) Ray of Albion; 21 grandchildren; 26 great­ grandchildren; brothers. Roland Ray of Colorado Springs, Colo., Wilbur Ray of Midland; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; an infant son, Everett Ray. Jr.; and brothers Willis and Virgil Ray. . Services were held Wednesday. Nov. 12. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Gerald W. Gallaway officiated. Burial will be at the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Tendercare of Hastings. .Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Ernest H. Jacoby HASTINGS - Ernest H. Jacoby, age 87. of Hastings, died Thursday. Nov. 6, 2003 at his residence. He was born Oct 7, 1916 in Bronx, New York City, the son of Hans E. and Helen (Gut) Jacobi. He graduated from Boys High School in Brooklyn. New York in 1934, attended Seth Low Jr. College and graduated from Cornell University in 1940. He received his Masters Degree from Michigan State University in 1974. Ernest served in the United States Army during WWII from 1941 to 1947 and was Honorably Discharged as 0-4 Major. Serving in Europe. England, North Africa, Sicily and Italy. He was a Development Engineer for Winchester Repeating Arms Co. and actively assisted in the development of the new Winchester Model 47. 22 caliber rifle. Mr. Jacoby was an Insurance Estate Planner for Connecticut General Insurance Co.. Sales Rep and unit manager for Stanley Home Products. Research and Development Engineer for Flexible Tubing Corp.. Actionflex Div. Manager at Orchard Industries, was vice president and one of the original incorporators of Flexfab Inc. in Hartings. After leaving Flexfab he taught school at Thomapple School then Maple Valley School. In 1974 he accepted an administrative position as community school director and assistant athletic director until his retirement in 1981. Mr. Jacoby was very active in the commu­ nity, he was one of the principal motivators to promote 6th grade camp at Maple Valley, church choir director and treasurer for the Emmanuel Episcopal church in Hastings, current member of St Andrew/Matthias Church in Hastings, active in Boy Scouts, Youth Counselor, secretary of Barry County retired Teachers Personnel 1982-85, Treasurer, Palatines to America. Michigan Chapter 1984-85. member of Hastings Masonic Lodge, Lions Club, VFW, American Legion. He enjoyed organ playing, photography, celestial and space science, swimming, rowing, and sailing, he also enjoyed being with his children and grand­ children. Surviving in his wife of 62 years, Lucy A. (Schempp) Jacoby of Hastings; daughters. Lucerne Cook of Port St. Lucie, FL. Jeanneane (Bruce) Pelon of Grant; sons. Chris (Joy) Jacoby of Hastings, Stephen (Sue) Jacoby of Pompano, FL; six grandchil­ dren. Scott Cook. Brian Cook. Elizabeth Cook. Holly Pelon Martin. Jill Jacoby Daniels. Kip Jacoby; two great-grandsons. Brandon Daniels and Justin Daniels. Funeral services were held Monday. Nov. 10. 2003 at St. Andrew/Mathias Church on McCann Rd., Hastings. Rev. David T. Hustwick officiating. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials can be made to the church. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Deborah S. Collier KINGSFORD - Deborah S. Collier. 21. of 433 Sterling St., Kingsford, died Saturday, Nov. I, 2003. as a result of an automobile accident. Debbie was bom Jan. 22.1982. in Lansing. She attended Maple Valley schoolsand was a 2000 graduate of North Dickinson High School and was attending Bay de Noc Community College. She was employed at the Sturgeon Millwork and Lumber Co. Debbie attended Felch Mountain Bible Chapel. She enjoyed hunting, doing ceram­ ics. home decorating, and spending time at camp. She is survived by her father. James Jr. (Paula) Collier of Felch; her mother. DeLonna Paulins of Nashville; her fiance. Jeremy Eastling of Kingsford; her grand­ mother, Teresa Harvey; her paternal grand­ parents. James and Juanita Collier of Williamston; her maternal grandmother. Bethel Morris of Vermontville; her step­ grandparents, Ronnie and Janet Edwards of Crystal Falls; four brothers. James Collier III of Vermontville. Nicholas Gubry of Williamston, and Jeffrey and Ronnie Collier, both of Felch; four sisters. Jennifer Collier of Nashville. Jamie Gubry of Williamston. Patricia Collier of Kingsford and Jacquelen Collier of Felch; her future-in-laws. Ted and Meg Eastling of Midland, lower Michigan, and several nieces and nephews. Debbie was preceded in death by her grandfather. Victor Harvey. Memorial services were held on Tuesday. Nov. 4 at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. David Winkowitsch officiated. A memorial was established in her memo­ ry Condolences may be expressed to the fam­ ily of Debbie Collier online at www.emashfuneralhome.com. The family has entrusted the EricksonRochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements. HASTINGS - Emmabelle • Belle" Organ, age 82, of Hastings went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003 in Hastings. Mrs. Organ was bom on Oct. 19, 1921 in Maple Grove, Bany County, the daughter of Harry and Augusta (Bowman) Swan. She was raised in Barry County and attended the Quail Trap school, graduating in 1939 from Nashville High School. She was married to Harold G. Organ on March 25. 1940 in Woodland. The couple lived in the Hastings area until retirement and then moved to Venice, Fla. Belle was a legal secretary for L.E. Barnett in Hastings for many years and was a tax pre­ parer for a number of years. She was a member of Hastings Hope United Methodist Church, New Life Assembly of God in Venice. Ha.; long-time 4-H leader, enjoyed gardening, music and visiting residents at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Organ is survived by her daughter. Georgia Organ of Dowling; special second daughter, Bebi Weber of Dowling; brothers, Ernest Swan of Nashville, Russell Swan of Carlsbad, Ca., and Raymond Swan of Hastings; sister, Alberta Ruffner of El Paso. Tx.; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were husband. Harold on Aug. 6. 1998; brothers. Harold, Eldon and Harry Swan, sister Sarah Sixberry and a son. James Organ in 1972. Joint memorial services for Belle and her husband Harold, were held 11 a m. Saturday. Nov. 8,2003 at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Disease Foundation or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Harold G. Organ HASTINGS - Harold G. Organ, age 79. of Hastings went to be with the Lord August 6. 1998 in Horida. Mr. Organ was bom on Nov. 18, 1918 in Pennfield Township. Calhoun County, the son of George and Elva (Arnett) Organ. He was raised in the Battle Creek area and attended schools there. He served in the U.S. Army during World War 11 and received the Bronze Star. He was married to Emmabelle Swan on March 25. 1940 in Woodland. The couple lived in the Hastings area until retirement and then moved to Venice, Ha. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for many years where he attained journeyman in pattern making. He was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, New Life Assembly of God in Venice. Ha; enjoyed playing Lie organ for church services, fishing, hunting, music and dancing. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and a long-time 4-H leader Mr. Organ is survived by a daughter. Georgia Organ of Dowling and a special sec­ ond daughter, Beth Weber of Dowling. Preceding him in death were his wife Emmabelle on Nov. 5, 2003; son James Organ in 1972; brother Lloyd Organ in 1980 and a half-brother Harry Organ. Joint memorial services for Harold and his wife. Belle, were held 11 a.m. Saturday. Nov. 8. 2003 at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Disease Foundation or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. j BATTLE CREEK - Richard J. “Dick" Butcher, of Battle Creek, passed away Nov. 8, 2003, at his residence with his family at his side. Richard was bom Jan. 29,1941 in Sumner, the son of Charles and Frances (Doty) Butcher. He was a 1959 graduate of Kellogg Agricultural School. Richard was a veteran proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army. He attended Hickory Comers Bible Church. Richard enjoyed NASCAR, hunting and playing golf, especially with his sons. He was a serious and competitive euchre player. Most of all Richard loved being with and driving his grandchildren in his used school bus. Richard owned and operated Sherrod Refuse Service for over 42 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 484. in Hickory Comers, the Masonic Temple in Hickory Comers, and was a char­ ter member of the Delton Moose Lodge. On Aug. 1, 1959 he married Luann Sherrod and she preceded him in death on May 22. 1995. Richard is survived by his wife, Linda (Schroder) whom he married April 4. 2003; children, Tom Butcher. Tim (Angie) Butcher. Jason (Sara) Butcher. Tammy (Spencer) Holwerda, and Denna (Dave) Miller, stepchildren, Jeff (Heather) Schroder and Robert Schroder, grandchildren, Joshua, Brandon. Mitchell, Nathan, Logan, Eric, *ty, Shane, Dylan, Nolan and Annmarie; step grandchildren, Lexi, Hannah, Samantha, and Matthew; sisters and brothers. Thelma (Jim) Davidson, Bill Butcher. Don (Barb) Butcher. Nancy Cook. Sharon Munson. Janice (Carol) Wilkey. Jim (Mary) Butcher, Victor (Marty) Butcher. Bonnie Beil, Connie (Tom) Davidson; a sister-in-law, Pauline Butcher, wife of Clarence; in laws, James and Marjorie Pratt; and several nieces and nephews. Richard was also preceded in death by his parents and brothers. Gale, Kenny and Clarence. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 11. 2003 at Faith United Methodist Church. Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiat­ ing. Burial with full military honors was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Good Samaritan Hospice Care will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Richard K. Ellsworth HASTINGS - Richard K. Ellsworth, age 72, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. Oct 29. 2003 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus. Grand Rapids. Richard K. Ellsworth was bom on Oct. 29. 1932 in Yankee Springs, the son of William and Evaline (Walters) Ellsworth. He was raised in the Yankee Springs, Middleville area and attended Middleville schools He was married to Mabie M. Ellsworth on June 9. 1952 in Indiana. He was employed at Bradfi rd White Corp and retired after 22 years of service. Richard attended Nashville Baptist Church. Richard and his wife, Mabie, shared the same birth month with just one day apart. Richard left to be with the Lord on his birthday so that he could be with Mabie the next day for her birthday. Wc miss them both so much. He is survived by his daughter, Tammy (Ken) VanBelkum of Hastings; step-son. Wayne (Donna) Jarvic Sr. of Cedar Springs; nine grandchildren. Tangie VanBelkum of Hastings, Samuel (Jennifer) Shriver of Aiea. Hawaii. Ken (Kenny) VanBelkum of Hastings. Devin Jarvie of Cedar Springs, Wayne Jarvie Jr. of Wayland. Dale Jarvie of Minto. N.D.. Glori Scolley of Austin. Texas, Charlene Hulbert of Alto. Wendy Petersen of Howard City; one great granddaughter. Kylie Shriver, three sisters; three brothers and his twin brother. Ray; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife. Mabie M. Ellsworth; his parents, William and Evaline Ellsworth; brother. Howard Ellsworth; step­ mother, Zella Ellsworth; grandchildren, Sherri Edwards and Bonni Jarvie. Funeral services were held Monday. Nov. 3. 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor Deano Lamphere offici­ ating. Interment Coman Cemetery. Yankee Springs Township. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Charles R. “Dick” Thompson | DELTON - Charles R. “Dick" Thompson, age 67, of Delton, after an eight year coura­ geous battle with brain cancer, died Friday. Nov. 7, 2003 at his residence. Mr. Thompson was bom on Jan. 30. 1936 in Homer, the son of Robert and Laura (Howes) Thompson. He was raised in the Homer/Albion areas and attended Albion schools, graduating in 1954 from Albion High School. He was married to Phyllis J. Harris on Oct. 8. 1955. Mr. Thompson’s working life was spent in the retail grocery business. His last 35 years with the Felpausch Food Company. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Loyal Order of Moose, West Michigan Council for Commission on Aging, honorary member of Hastings City Police Reserve for 16 years, Delton Business Men’s Association, founding member Hope Cancer Support Group, enjoyed reading, mountain biking, avid hunter, camper, travel­ ing, cross country skiing. Especially enjoyed getting acquainted with people and learning about them. A loving husband, father and grandfather. Always offering support and guidance for all. A true friend to all he met. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Peggy (Larry) Thompson of Wayland; sons, Tim (Astrid) Thompson of Freeport and Michael (Deborah) Thompson of Hastings; six grandchildren. Ken, Kate, Matt, Nick. Mark and Ben; father, Robert Thompson of Albion; sister. Barb (Jack) Pittman of Cullman. Alabama; brother, George (Jewell) Thompson of Cullman, Alabama, Bob (Jenny) Thompson of Albion; mother-in-law. Evelyn Harris of Albion; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were his mother Laura Thompson, father-in-law, Harry Harris. Services were held Tuesday. Nov. 11,2003 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church. Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Albion Memory Gardens, Albion. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, Commission on Aging, Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. GUN LAKE - MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Gordon D. Sothard. age 80. of Gun Lake Middleville died Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 at his residence. Mr. Sothard was bom on Oct. 9. 1923 at Hastings. Mich., the son of Henry and Lida (Brady) Sothard. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1941 from Hastings High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps from Dec. 9. 1942 until his honor­ able discharge on Dec. 6. 1945. He was married to Betty J. Cooper on July 13.1946. He has lived at his Gun Lake home since 1959. Mr. Sothard’s employment included: stock broker; owned and operated the Northside Grocery and the Chuck Wagon Restaurant at Gun Lake, former Saxon’s Drive-In in Hastings; Barry County abstractor and for Ionia County for a brief time; and was administrator for the former Barry County Juvenile Home for several years. He was a former member of the school board for Thomapple-Kellogg in Middleville He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom­ ing. traveling in his motor heme and espe­ cially enjoyed living at his Gun Lake home. Mr. Sothard is survived by is wife, Betty; daughters, Linda (Warren) Thaler of Gun Lake - Middleville. Nancy (Gary) Head of DeWitt. Mary Sothard of Holt; six grand­ children; and a brother, Donald (Norma) Sothard of Hastings. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Maurice Sothard. in 1918. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kathy Brown will officiate. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Arlene Tungate Reta Faye Bateman INDIANA - Arlene Tungate of Kendallville, Ind., formerly of Delton, age 77, widow of Horace, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced. Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Frank W. Richter MIDDLEVILLE - Frank W. Richter, age 70, of Middleville, passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2003 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Frank W. Richter was bom on March 23. 1933 at Akron, Ohio the son of Howard W. and Cora Alice May (Hardy) Richter. He was raised and attended school in Akron, Ohio. Frank was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Co. and retired after 30 years of service. He served in the United States Navy dur­ ing the Korean War. Frank loved spending his winters with his wife in Texas. He loved to fish and do his wood crafts. Most of all. he was a caring, loving hus­ band. father, grandfather and great grandfa­ ther. enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Arlou Richter; three sons, Ken (Claudia) Richter of Grand Rapids. John Richter of Coats Grove, Hastings, Kim (Kathy) Sears of Jamestown; two daughters, Kathy (Terry) Keltsch of Hastings and Debra (Richter) Price of Hastings; eight grandchildren. Hidie, Tennille. Jeremy, Shane. Nikole, Ashlie. Jordan and Daniel; three great-grand­ children. Don tea, Haley and Joshua; two sis­ ters. Juanita and Peggy of Akron, Ohio; Aunt Dorothy Glover of Hastings. A memorial service will be held Friday morning, Nov. 14. 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Ken Vaught and Pete Montague officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Arrangements by the Beeler Fune.il Home, Middleville. HASTINGS - Reta Faye Bateman, age 48. of Hastings, died Monday, Nov. 10. 2003 at her residence. She was bom in Reidsville. Georgia and had lived in Hastings since 1997. She married Robert L. Bateman. Aug. 27. 1973. Surviving is her husband. Robert, of Hastings; daughters. Jennifer Bateman and Diane Bateman of Hastings; and three brothers. No visitation or services will be held. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. What Matters... 47,207 times residents of Barry County accessed United Way services through the 29 member agencies. That's what matters... BARRY COUNTY UNITE WAY �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 13, 2003 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISE­ MENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage by Leslie I. Carley to Portage Commerce Bank dated August 26. 1998, and recorded in Barry County records at 1017281. is being foreclosed on by Portage Commerce Bank for non-payment of pnndpal and interest The property subject to this fore­ closure is described as: Commencing at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, distant North 399 feet from the center of said Section 28; thence north along said North and South 1/4 line 165 foot; thence East 250 feet; thence South 165 feet; thence West 250 foet to beginning Located in the Township of Barry. County of Barry. State of Michigan. Commonly known as 14449 & 14471 South Kellogg School Road. Hickory Comers. Michigan Parcs’ •08-003-028-021-50 There is currently due and owning on the mort­ gage $158,291.59 exclusive of taxes, costs and attorney fees, bearing interest at the rate of 9.250%. H on or before six (6) months from the date of the recording of the Sheriff's Deed, the mort­ gagor does not redeem, the mortgagor will lose ail ownership rights to the property. The foreclosure sale of this property will take place on Thursday. December 11.2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State. Hastings. Michigan. Dated November 6. 2003 William E. Rheaume Attorney at Law 222 North Washington Sq.. Ste 210 lansmg. Ml 48933 (617)371-5579 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTORATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW JF YOUARE IN ACTIVE MILITARYDUTY. MQRTQAGESALE Default has been made in the condtfurn of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch, married and Madeline C. Knobloch, married, to Concord Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated April 8. 1997 and recorded April 15. 1997 in Uber 691, Page 105. Barry County Records. Said mortgage « now held by U.S Bank National Association, fft/a First Bank National Association Trust acting solely tn its edacity as trustee for EQCC Home Equity Loan Trust 1997-Bby assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the of sum Forty-Three Thousand Twenty-Eight and 62/100 Five Hundred Dollars ($43.528 62) including interest at the rate of 10.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan al 1XX) p.m. on December 4, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 32 and 33 of Crooked Lake Summer Resort . According to the Recorded Plat Thereof . as recorded in Liber 1 of plats on Page 52. . The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there i» a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. October 23, 2003 Dated ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for U.S. Bank National Association, lAJa First Bank National Association Trust, acting solely in its capacity as trustee for EQCCHome Equity Loan Trust 1997-B . As Assignee SYNOPSIS Barry Town ship Regular Meeii.ig November 4, 2003 STATE OF MICHIGAN ING TO COLLECT A DEAL ANY INFORMATION Pledge of Allegiance Approved minutes and treasurers report for 10*33. Accepted Department reports Approved the purchase of 2004 police cruiser. Approved November bills. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Attested to by: Debra Dewey-Perry. Cleik Richard Barnum, oww; Supervisor NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by DARICK CARPENTER and DEANNA CARPENTER husband and wife, whose last known address was 235 Nelson Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development). United States Department of Agriculture, with its guaran­ teed loan center being located at 3469 E. Grand River Avenue. Howell. Michigan 48843. the Mortgagee, such Mortgage being dated January 15. 1999 and recorded January 29. 1999 in docu­ ment No. 1024424 of Barry County Records, and by reason of such default the Mortgagee etecls to declare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there a claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of NINETY­ EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTYONE AND 23/100 ($96,271.23) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgages, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate con­ tained in said Mortgages has become operative; Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much ‘hereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings on Thursday. November 20, 2003 at 1 30 pm. local time, m the afternoon of said day, and said premis­ es will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 6.125 per­ cent interest, legal costs, attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises are described m said Mortgage as fol-, lows, to wit: Lands and premises situated in the City ol Hastings. County of Barry, and State of Michigan: Lot 6. Block 3, Chamberlain's Addition to the Village (now city) of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, page 7 (Commonly known as 235 Nelson Street Hastings. Mchigan 49058; Tax Ron No. 08-55-215-020-00 ) The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. This is an attempt fo collect a debt. Any information obtained will Fi used for that purpose. For further information with regard to this foreclo­ sure contact the Community Development Manager at the local office of Rural Development at 3334 Edgewood Road, P.O. Box 129. Berrien Springs. Michigan 49103. telephone (269) 471-9111. exten­ sion 118. Dated: October 20. 2003 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development), United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee Robert J Zitta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee SCHEUERLE & ZITTA 300 Washington Street P.O. Box 212 Grand Haven. Ml 49417 mum* Pub: 1 (¥23 - 11/20 Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on December 18,2003 The premises are located in the City ol Hastings. Barry County. Mchigan. and are described as: Part of Lots 25 and 26 of the City of Hastings, for­ merly Village, Barry County. Mchigan according to the recorded Plat thereof desenbed as: lhe West 4 rods of the following described premises: com­ mencing 2 rods South of the Northeast corner of Lot 24 of the ongina! Plat of the City, running thence West 10 rods; thence South 8 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence North 8 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tbe date of the sale Theforectosmg mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. November 13, 2003 Dated: ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Amer,quest Mortgage Company . As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 214 0952 Pub: 11/13 - 12711 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFJCE AT THE NUMBER BEL0W1E YOUAREIN ACTIVE MILITARYDUTY. MORTGAGESALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Mudgett and Vivien Mudgett. to Citifinancial Mortgage Company f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services, mortgagee, dated February 27. 2001 and recorded March 12. 2001 in Instrument No.1056066, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum ol One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight and 9/100 Dollars ($137,858.09) including interest at the rate of 10.88% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p m. oh December 4, 2003 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1304 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned m accordance with MCLA GREEN Date of birth: 6-11-40 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Harry Lee Green a/k/a Hany L Green, who lived at 6154 Coats Road, Woodland. Michigan died March 25. 2003 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dianne D. Green, named per­ sonal represented or proposed personal represen­ tative. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml and the named/pro- representative within 4 months posed personal aftei the date of publication of this notice. November 5,2003 Maron L Rogalsk. (P-30548) Pub: 1 (¥23 - 11/20 No. 201.1291 Monday. December 1. 2003. at 730 p.m. in the Hastings City Hail Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. McNgan The purpose of the Public Hairing is tor the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a request to rezone the foltowing parcels of land to B/1 (Central Business District). See map below. EassLtete AO A.O AO AO AO AO AO AO k-2 M AO M *2 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFPCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Mie may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the tjld amount tendered st sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE-Defauft has been made r (616)457-4410 Dianne D. Green (269) 945-5946 Woodland. Ml 48897 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILL TA RY DUTY. ATTN. PURCHASERS: Thte Mte may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limited solely to the return of the Nd amount tendered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made r the conditions of a mortgage made by Tyte J McCoy ano Johnny R. McCoy, wife and husband original mortgagors), to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated June 27. 2001, and recorded or July 6. 2001 in instrument 1062585, and assignee by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Bl 25. 2001. and recorded on EIGHTY-FIVE AND 73/100 dollars ($95,585 73). public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse ir Hastings at 1XX) p.m. on December 18, 2003. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The South 2^ of Lot 109 of the City, formerly Village, ol gage and tne statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months fronthe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, ir PM. on December 4. 2003 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are which case the redemption period shall be 30 deys from the date of such sate. Dated: November 13. 2003 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. For Chase Manhattan Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd. Ste 200 Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #002447F01 Mortgage Attorneys Trott & Trott. F.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetepgraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200329828 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECiOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TeamS man. certain to GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC (FKA GREEN TREEN FINANCIAL SERVICING 1999, and the County of Barry in the Stale of Michigan on February 8. 1999, in Document No. 1024818, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $69^50.75 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained In said Mortgage haa become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on December 4, 2003, at 1XX) p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate ano upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 7.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit. LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FORTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGH­ BARRY. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHI­ GAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:0C PM. on December 4. 2003. OF SECTION 34. TOWN 1 HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are describee EAST 659 27 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE TO THE CENTERLINE OF BROOKLODGE directed to the City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids end services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone 269-945-2468) or TDD can relay services 1 -800-649-3777 THENCE NORTH 00 SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ EAST 220 00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 50' 00’ EAST 240.00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 16' accotutng to the recorded plat thereof in uber 4 ol DEGREES 50' 00’ WEST 240 00 FEET TO THE Plats, on Page 60. Barry County Records. POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASE­ If WEST 22000 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 MENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in BROOKLODGE ROAD which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Written comments w« be received on the above request at Hastings City Hail. 201 East State ROAD. DEGREES 16' 11* EAST 205 00 FEET ALONG as: .tots 105 and 106. Steven's Wooded Acres No. 2 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request tor information and/or minutes of said hearing should be NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 50' 00' NING. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 16’ 11" Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF The redemption period shall be wx (6) months from the date of such sate. from the date of such sale, unless the property is Dated October 23, 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: abandoned, in which case the redemption period Team F (248) 593-1313 ment. if abandonment occurs after sale. shall be 30 days from the date ol sate or abandon­ Trott & Trott. P C. Green Tree Servicing LLC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD. & ROY. PC. Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 B\ File # 200328747 Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. P.O Box 5817 Team F oww (10/23H11/13) DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 Ever!I G. Manshum QM17V40 City Clerk (10/30-11/20) Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Wade L Jordan, a single County Records on which vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will described as Lot 9, Block 10 of Daniel Sinker's Addition, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof tn Liber ? of Plats, on Page 11. Barry County Records The redemption period shail be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 30. 2003 any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan at 1XX) FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 the date of said sate; said premises are described gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ merger and/or name change to Chase Mortgage hduding interest at 7.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ Green Tree Servicing LLC. does pay on or prior to Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation successor by given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, ai Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded interest at 6.750% per annum. Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated July 25. 2001. and recorded on August 6. 2001 in Instrument No. 1064253 tn Barry County Records. Michigan, and ciaxned to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED on May 14, 2003 in Document No. 1104272. Barry TEEN AND 90/100 dollars ($49,618 90). including a single woman (original mortgagors) to Aagstar ing interest at 7% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mortgage and the statute ir November 1. 2001 in Document No. 1069065 in mortgage there is MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by L Rae Price such case made and provided, notice is hereby sold to the highest bidder, at public sate. tor the pur­ October ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, H any, shall ba limited aotely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus Interest. Company, an Ohio Corporation, assignee by an assignment dated April 4. 2002. which was record­ ed on May 3. 2002, in Instrument No. 1079891. Bary County Records, on which mortgage there is pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid dated Notice of Mortg^e Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBI. aNY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated January 11.2002 recordec on February 19. 2002 in instrument 1075013, Ir Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Three Hundrec Forty-Five and 70/100 Dollars ($83,345.70). includ­ a single man (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgagee Services Co. Mortgagee, 18. 1996 Creditors of lhe decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to bnda L Smith, named person­ al representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hastings, and the named personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publica­ tion of this notice Date: November 6. 2003 Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (Pl 5220) Hastings, Ml 49058 6154 Coats Grove Rd. the conditions of a mortgage made by James P Shields, Alma Larsen, deceased, who lived at 1989 Campground Road. Hastings. Michigan d«€d March 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269,' 945-3495 Linda L Smith 2491 South M-43 Highway 7493 Cottonwood Drive Jenison. Ml 49428 October 23. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Citifinancial Mortgage Conpany f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services, As Morgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Estate of Edith Alma Larsen, deceased. Date of Birth December 17. 1903. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Edith TO ALL CREDITORS recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission wW hold s Public Hearing on AO AO AO Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings tn Barry County. Estate of HARRY LEE GREEN a/k/a HARRY L. CORPORATION), dated February 1. CITY OF HASTINGS 00-33-201-224^0 (M-53-201-220-00 0S-JM0I-2JM0 0U-3 3-201-249-00 OS-33-201-247-00 OS-35-2OI-24S-OO 00-3 3-201 -230-00 00-33-201-23040 00-35-201-2304)0 OH 5 201-25^-00 00-35-201-254-00 00-33-201-261-00 00-33-201-262-00 00-33-201-263-00 00-33-201-243-00 00-53-2U1-244-00 OO-33-2OI-245-OO Sixteen and 35/100 Dollars ($76,516 35) including interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. Fie PUBLIC NOTICE 213 So Jeflmon IltiCMr 122 £ Coan 112 E Cottar MU So Mfaran 109 So Mfaran 12! So Jcfftnu J21 So Jafiaran 121 So Mfanon l»E Gran 133 E Graan 12’ W Gran IF* Gran 323 So Chard) 303 So Church 121 W Cottar 110 W Cotto FILE NO. 2003-23844-DE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Melvin L. Burd. A Single Man. to Amenquesl Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated September 25. 2002 and recorded October 3.2002 in Document# 1088670, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Dated (248) 457-1000 1 2 ) 4 J 6 ? I • 10 II 12 13 14 13 U 17 Decedent's Estate M1LITARY.DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Fite No. 231.3421 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Regular meeting called to Order at 730 p.m. All Board members and 12 guests present. (616) 842-1470 P.O Box 5041 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate ALE NO. 2003-23754-DE PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY (231)941-9660 Dated October 21. 2003 (11/20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THl S Fl R M IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTE M PT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Trits sate may be resand- ad by the foredoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shail be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Jackson a/k/a Scott James Jackson, a single man. original mortgagors), to Chater One Bank. NA. MVS First Federal of Mchigan. Operating Name of Charter One Bank. F.S.B.. a Federally Chartered Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated November 2. 1999. and recorded on December 27. 1999 m instrument 1039535. in Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Three Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four And 14/100 Dollars ($23,184.14). including interest al 5% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry Ccunty Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on December 18. 2003. Sa»d premises are situated in Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. Town 4 North. Range 10 West described as: Beg.nning at a point on the East line of said Northwest 1/4 which is South 0 degrees 11 minutes 10 seconds East 1559 feet from the North 1/4 cor­ ner of said Section; thence North 73 degrees 9 min­ utes 5 seconds West 420 28 feet, thence South 14 degrees 7 minutes 30 seconds West 166 69 feet along the centerline of Whrtneyvilie Road (100 feet wide); thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 45 sec­ onds East 441.85 feet along the South line of the North 1597.88 feet of said Northwest 1/4, thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 10 seconds. West 38.88 feet along the East line of said Northwest to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 13. 2003 For more information, please call: FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Chater One bank. NA. f/k/a First Federal of Michigan. Operating Name of Charter One Bank. FS B , a Federally Chartered Savings Bank 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #002460F01 Pub: 11/13 - 12/4 �Page 16 - Thursday, November 13, 2003 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOB. THAT PUfi- WHEREAS, default has been made tn the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by M1UIABY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE poration. Mortgagee, dated the 3rd day of March. AD. 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell Hammond and Roberta Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 10th day of March A D . 2000, Hammond, husband and wile, to United Companies as Instrument 1041948. which said mortgage was thereafter, on, to wit: the 3rd day of March. A.D.. Rachel L Argo, a married woman, mortgagor, to Bioadmoor Financial Services. Inc. a Michigan cor­ Lending Corporation, a Corporation, mortgagee, THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAI PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. dated January 19. 1999 and recorded January 29. 1999 in Document No. 1024503. Barry County 2000. and said MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in Records Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A. as Trustee for assignment was recorded on ttie 10th day of March. 2000, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for said Certificate Holders of Bear Steams ;~set Backed County of Barry as Instrument *1041949. and the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary E. Merchant and Tammy S. Merchant, husband and wife signing to bar dower rights only (original mort­ assigned to the Benchmark Corporation, a Michigan corporation, Mortgage Securities, inc.. Asset-Backed Certificates. Series WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on 2000-2 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is said mortgage as of the date of thts notice is the sum of Fifty-four thousand nine hundred thirty-four claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of and 44/100 dollars ($54,934.44), for principal and Fifty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Four and 73/100 Dollars ($53,694 73) including interest at the rate of 9.75% per annum. interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings al law or in gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry sate contained in said mortgage has become oper­ ative NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of ‘ County Courthouse m Hastings m Barry County. sate contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute o! the State of Michigan m such case made Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ Michigan at 1CO p.m. on December 11, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are on THURSDAY the 4th day of December. 2003 at desenbed as The West 710 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the gage will be foreclosed at a sate at public auction to Southeast 1/4 of Section 12. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, excepting the North 320 feel thereof and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 1 00 o'clock m the afternoon local time, said mort­ the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. County of Barry Together with an easement 2 Rods m width extend­ ing from Mullen Road to the South line of said par­ and State of Michigan (that being the place of hold­ cel; the West line of which is coincidental with the described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as East ime of said parcel. The redemption period shall be 6 months from may be necessary to pay lhe amount due. as afore­ the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ nine percent (9%) per annum end all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by tew, and also any sums which may be mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated November 6, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC ing Circuit Court in said County), of the premises said, on said mortgage with the interest there on at 1 of Plats. Page 7. except the east 2 feet thereof. Secunties. Inc .Asset-Backed Commonly known as 123 W. Nelson. Hastings. Ml. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File Nc. 199.1321 Pub: 11/8 - 12/4 which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 23. 2003 Benchmark Mortgage ING TQ COLLECT A DEBT- ANYiNFOBMAHON POSE. /LEASE SQNIACT QUR OFFICE AT Corporation, assignee of mortgagee. CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. MILHARYDUTY. assignment dated April 3. 2001 ano recorded on July 31. 2001 m Document No. 1063940 Bany County Records. Also recorded by an assignment dated 04/03/2003, recorded 08/04/2003 document *: 1110057 There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six and 94/100 Dollars ($63,006.94) including interest at the rate of 9.09% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTYTHREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN AND 54/100 dollars ($143,910.54). including interest at 12.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public ,’mue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 100 PM. on December 4, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of ttie Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1 /4 comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 57 seconds West 117.83 utes 43 seconds West 300.0 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Bowen Mills Road. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall oe 30 days from the date of such sale Telephone: (810) 238-4030 Trott & Trott. P.C. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (11-13) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gloria Lintemuth. a single woman mortgagor to Broadmoor Finance. Swvices Inc., a Michigan cor­ poration. date*, the 2nd day of August, A.D., 1996, and recorded tn the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of August. AD, 1996, in Liber 669 on Bingham Farms. Ml *8025 Fite *990708015 oeuBurr (10/30 -11/20) Notice Of Martgape Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARt IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate mwy be rescinded by the foredoeing mortgagee. In that Pages 323-328. which said mortgage was there­ after on. to wit: the 2nd day of August A D, 1996. assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, at sale, plus Interest. and said assignment was recorded on the 13th day of August 1996. in the Office of the Register of MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Susan Silvis notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foredosod by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings m Barry County. Deeds for said County of Barry m Liber 669 on Page 329, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the and Frederick R. Silvis . wife and husband (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc, Michigan at 1 00 p m on December 11, 2003. sum of sixty-six thousand seven hundred ninetythree and 71/100 dollars ($66,793 71). lor principal The premises are located m the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; A Parcel of tend in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31. Town 2 North . Range 10 Wes:. desenbed as : Beginning at a jr/an point designated by a stake dnven m the Northeast comer of a small triangular piece of tend containing the frame cottage and out building occupied lor many years by David Boniface and Fanny Bonnrface . thence Northwest 184 feet to comer point. Being the Northwest comer of the triangular piece of tend . thence South 225 feet along the boundary line fence . between Robert Kattey and this described property to ihighway . thence Northeast 200 feet along highway in front of housv and tot to place of beginning . this form­ ing a triangular piece of ground approximately 1/2 acre . more of less . Orangeville Township , Barry County . Michigan . being more accurately described by survey as follows ; Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31. Town 2 North . Range 10 West. thence and interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or tn equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sate contained in said mortgage has become oper­ ative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 11th day of December. 2003. at 1 -00 o'ctock in the afternoon local time, said mort­ gage wftl be foreclosed at a sate at public auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being the place of hold­ ing Circuit Court in said County), of the premises event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely Io the return of the bld amount tendered Mortgagee, dated September 21.1999. and record­ ed on October 6. 1999 in Document * 1036263 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed lo be due al the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 16/100 dollars ($153,522.16), including interest at 7.250% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prer'«ses, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan al I.-00 PM. on December 4. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are Parcel 1: a parcel ol land in the Southwest 1/4 ol Section 34. Town 1 North. Rango 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 hne described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as afore­ said. on said mortgage with the interest thereon of said Section 34. distant North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East. 334.46 feet from the 9.06% per annum and all legal costs, charges and West 1/4 post of said Section 34; thence continuing North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East North 2 degrees 33’ 05 ' West on the North and South i/8 hne of the Northwest quarter 790.67 feet to the Centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description . thence North 45 degrees 33' 52" East on the centertine of Marsh expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by Road 207.77 feel . thence North 66 degrees 00' 24" west 172.91 feet to the North and South 1/8 line of Northwest quarter . thence South 2 degrees 33 lhe premises The premises desenbed in said mortgage are as follows Property situated in Barry County. State of 05'East on said 1/8 line 215.88 feet to the place of Michigan, to wit: COMMENCING 10 RODS. SOUTH THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 49 MIN­ UTES. 47 SECONDS WEST 380.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 07 DEGREES 38 MINUTES EAST. 167.32 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST. minutes 09 seconds West parallel with the West 358 82 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 334.46 feet, thence South 01 degrees 47 minutes LINE; THENCE NORTH 165 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Commonly known as: 6104 Marsh Road. ng seconds parallel with the West line of said Section 34. a distance of 1323.96 feet to the South beginning Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest quarter of section 31. Town 2 North . Range 10 West . thence North 2 degrees 33* 05' West on the North and South 1/8 line Northwest quarter 790 67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description thence continuing North 2 degrees 33 05* West on said North and South 1/8 line 215.90 feet. thence North 66 degrees 00' 24* west 17.09 feet. thence South 35 degrees 32'32* West 140.05 feet . thence South 44 degrees 26' 08* law. and also .per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney »ee by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in Shelbyville. Ml 49344 Tbe redemption penod shall be 6 months from East 152 32 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property ss deter­ mined abandoned m accordance with MCLA the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in whch case the redemption penod shall be 30 days §600 32418, m which case the redemption period from the date of such sate shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ Dated October 30. 2003 Traverse Mortgage Corporation, assignee of mort­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a sxnultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated November 6, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA. as Trustee for Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1. c/o Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB. as servicing agent. As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 189.2895 gage CHARLES A FORREST JR Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E. Court St. Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE 9MM0M Pub 11/6 - 12/4 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE along said East and West 1/4 line. 334.45 feet; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 51 seconds East at nght angles to said East and West 1/4 line. 1324.53 feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 34; thence South 89 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick Collins and Sheila Collins, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . mortgagee, dated July 23. 2002 and recorded July 25. 2002 hi Register# 1064373, Barry County Race r Ja. There is claimed lo be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Four and 28/100 Dollars ($127,634.28) including interest at the rate of 10.125% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 13, 2003 The premises are located In the Village of Middleville. Ban, County. Michigan, and are described as; That Part of Tbe Northwest 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Described as Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 2. Block 61 AC. Wilson ptat of the Village of Middleville (Plat described in Warranty deed, dated 3-5-31, Liber 149, Page 152 and warranty dt«d dated 12 11-74. Liber 366. Page 613) of said section; thence North 159.5 feet, along the West line of said Lot 2 and its extension; thence East 132.0 feet parallel with the South line of said Lot 2; thence South 159 5 feet Parallel with the West line of said Lot 2; thence West 132.0 feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate Tbe fore­ dosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 13,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 207 0962 Pub: 11/13 - 12/11 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WJUJAMAZKQULP.C.LSATTEMEIINGTQ COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFQRMAnON QBTA1NEDW1LLBEUSEDEDRIHAIPUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT MQRIGAGE.SALE Team H (248) 593-1300 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION MIUTARY DUTY. FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Attorney for Benchmark Mortgage Corp. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ THE NUMBER BELOW.1FYQU ARE IN ACTIVE Dated: October 30. 2003 703 E. Court St. Flint. Ml 48503 Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Barbara J. Kerns, a single woman, to Delta Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 17. 2000 and recorded March 21. 2000 in Document No. 1042281. Barry County Records. Said mortgage a now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA, as Trustee for Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1, c/o Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB. as servicing agentby Assignee by an assignment dated May 22, 1998, which was recorded on October 25. 1999, in Document 1037001. Barry County Records, on Mihr. Road (platted as Damoth Road) to the Place of Beginning, thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds West. 190.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East. 300.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds East 190.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 36 min­ Trustee for Certificate Holders of Bear Steams Backed No 1010692 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bank One. National Association, as Trustee f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago. as Trustee. follows Property situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, to wit: Lot 8. Block 4 of Chamberlain's Addition accord­ Certificates. Senes 2000-2 . As Assignee and recorded on April 21, 1998 ir. Document feet along the West hne of said Northwest 1/2; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East. 634.95 feet along the centerline of Bowen ing to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber Asset 1998. paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises The premises deixnbed in said mortgage are as Attorneys for Wefts Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A. as P.O Box 5041 gagors) to VanDyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 13. THIS FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IMEQRMADPN Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Kevin S. Phenix and Tracy L Phenix, husband and wife, of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and Bond Mortgage A Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern SE. Grand Rar-ds. Michigan 49507. dated January 15, 1996, and rKXXded on April 13. J998, Dnckot No. 1010331 Of the Barry County Register rf Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Five Dollars and Ninety One Cents ($28,955.91) and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law having been instituted to recover •he said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on December 11. 2003 at 1:00 p.m. the undersigned win sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts uue and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sate, including attorney's tees allowed by law, the prem­ ises in said mortgage located in Barry County, Michigan and which are described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 3 North, Range 8 West described as: commencing 28 rods East of the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 21. m the cen­ ter of Center Road, thence South 198 feet tor the place of beginning, thence East 191 feet, thence South 198 feet, thence WMt 191 feet, thence North 198 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an existing right of way tor ingress and egress as revealed in Uber 354 on Page 343 which has an address of 1688 Eas> Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shaft be ihxty (X) days from the date of such sate. Bond Mortgage A Investment Corporation 2007 Eastern. SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated: October 27, 2003 Drafted by: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapi-is. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 ommqo ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sate, ptu§ interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark G. Gamber and Ann M. Gambet. husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Fiagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated April 30. 1999, and recorded on May 12. 1999 in Uber 5/12/99 in instrument 1029436, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a Now Jersey Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated February 8. 2000 recorded on March 17, 2000 in instrument 1042212. in Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there la claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Seven And 85/100 Dollars ($91,747.85), including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premiss i, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse ir. Hastings at 1XX) PM, on December 18. 2003. Said prem.ues are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Chateau Park Number One. according to the recorded Plat thereof as iecorded in Uber 3 of Plate on Page 71. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: November 13, 2003 For more information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Manhattan Chase Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fde 8002172F01 owmmo Pub. 11/13-12/3 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO C O LLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may bo rescinded by the loroclosing n>or1gagss. In that evont, your damagos. If any, shaft bo MmAad •oiery to ths return of ths DM amount tendered .4 sals, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence E. Monroe and Shani J. Monroe, hueband and wife (original mortgagors) to Bank • One. there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 57/100 dollars ($175,551.57), inducting interest at 7.400% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premioes. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan el 1W PM. on December 4. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County, Michigan, Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: beginning at the West 1/4 post of said Section 34; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 34. a distance of line of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4. thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds West along sad South line, 334 46 feet to sad West sec­ tion hne; thence North 01 degrees 47 minutes 09 West. Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, distant South X degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds West. 283.00 feet from the East 1/4 comer of said section 33; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds West. 249.00 feet along said 1/4 Ine thence North 02 degrees 06 minutes 28 seconds. East 473.50 tert; thence North 89 degrees 55 min­ utes 03 seconds East. 480.00 feet to the Westerly right of way line of Lower Lake Road; thence South 00 degrees 11 minutes 31 seconds East 253.15 feet along said right of way line; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds WeU. 75.00 feet; thence South 38 degrees 21 minutes 04 second West. 280.85 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shaft be 12 morth(s) from the date of such sate. Dated: October 23,2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Mt 48025 Rte f 200324334 Team G »»». • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held November 11, 2003, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. seconds West along sad West line, 1322 98 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: October 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite * 200313439 Team C <*»••* (10/23H11/13) end are described as: Parcel A: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 Hne of section 33, Town 4 North, range 8 South hne, 303.91 feet; thence North 01 degrees 47 in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34, Town 1 North. NA.. Mortgagee, dt.<?d May 24. 2001. and recorded on May 31,2001 in Liber Document *1060638 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds West, along said line of said Section 34. a distance of 1323.98 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: a parcel of lard Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 THI BARRY COUHTY BOARS OF COMMMSKMCRS tB SEEKING APPLICANTS TO SERVE ON THE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARS. THE APPUCANT FOR THE POSmON MUST HAVE REAL ESTATE OR DEVELOPMENT INTERESTS OR AN AGRICULTURAL INTEREST. IF YOU QUALIFY TO SERVE UNDER THOSE REQUIRE. HEXTS, APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 1“ FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE, AND MUST BE RETURNED BY S.-00 PAI. ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2003. (1Q/23H11H3) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 13, 2003 - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent** Estate FILE NO. 2X3-23634-DE SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting November 4, 2003 at 7X p.m. Estate of DANIEL R. THOMAS III. Deceased Date of birth: June 1, 1937. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. DANIEL R THOMAS III. who lived at 4270 England STATE OF MICHIGAN unless presented to DANIEL J KOZERA. JR., bate court at 206 W Court St. Suite 302. Hastings, Ml and the namod/proposod personal representa­ tive within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice. ALE NO. 03- Estate of JoAnne E. Pennington, deceased. Date of birth: 7-6-32. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The IN THE MATTER OF GLADYS L SMITH TRUST under AGREEMENT dated July 13. 1994 Date of claims against the estate will be forever barred Birth: July 26. 1903. TO AU CREDITORS: sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ unless presented to Sherri J NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decadent. Gladys L Smith, who lived at 690 West Mam Street. Middleville. Michigan died October 4. 2003. leaving the above Trust entitled ‘GLADYS TRUST- in full force and effect L. SMITH Court St. Ste X2. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all 33X Grand Ridge Dr. NE 616-447-7000 Michigan, successor Trustee, within 4 months after the date ot publication of this notice. Date: November 11, 2003 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission wW conduct a pubfic hearing tor the following Special Ltee Permits: Tabled Case Number SP-2O-2X3 Betty Robinson (owner), Cindy McGinn (applicant). Location: 7700 Lindsey Rd., in Section 20 of OrangevMe Twp. Purpoee: Requesting special use permit tor a dog kennel m the AR zoning district. Case Number SP-23-2OO3 Richard Munger (owner). Community Action Agency (applicant). Location: 2031 N M-43 Hwy., in Section 31 of Cartton Twp Purpose: Requesting a special use permit tor a professional office housed in a residential type of dwelling. m the A R zoning district. Case Number SP-24-2X3 Leela Sweeney. Location: 2409 Woodruff Rd., in Section 35 of Irving Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a special use permit tor a home occupation tor a repair business, in the AR zoning dtetrict MEETING DATE: November 24. 2003. TIME: 7:00 pun. PLACE: Community Room in the Court* 4 Law Building at 206 West Court St. Hastings, Michigan Site inspections of the above described proper- do* ww De compieteo oy me manning commission member* before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their view* upon an appeal etthr r verbaffy or in writing wH be given the cpportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written respome may be mated to the address listed below or taxed to (289) 946-4820 The special use appbcatoon(s) is/are available tor Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street. Hasting*, MfcNgsn 49068 during the hour* of 8 a m. to 5 public inspection at the p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please cal the Planning Office at (269) 945­ 1290 tor further information. The County of Barry wiH provide necessary aux- Bary aid* and services, such a* signee* tor the hearing impaired and audio tape* of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting to indMduais wnn CisaDwies ai me meeungmeanng upon ten (10) day* notice to the County of Barry. IndMduais with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service* should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, (269) 945-1284. CebbieS. Smith. Barry County Clerk omitw Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-3495 Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Street FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained wiH be used tor this purpose. If you are in the Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Michael I. Tamez, A Single Man to Amertquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 18,2002 and record­ ed March 19, 2002 in Instrument 1078800 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there te claimed to bo due at the date hereof the •urn of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Stxty-Rve Dollars and Ninety Cents ($96,865.90) inc‘uding interest 13% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ County Courthouse in Hastings Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday. December 4. 2003 Said premises are situated in City ot Hasting*, doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the dafe of such sate. which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated. October 21.2003 Dated: October 21.2003 ADMriflUMANDdBiiMLGaoDDaoy Assignee of Mortgagee 1201 S Park Attorneys: Pn—riun A ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This seis may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that evenL your damages, if any, shall bo Hmtted eotaty to lhe return of the bid amount ten­ dered st sale, plus Interest. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X p.m., on December 18. 2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the North 40 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, for a place of beginning, thence West 200 feet, thence South 220 feet, thence East 200 feet, thence North 220 feet, to the place of beginning The redemption pe»k<d shall be 6 months .Yom the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated: November 13. 2003 For more information, ptease call FC C 248.593.1X1 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank 30400 Telegraph Rd.. Ste. 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4002569F01 oreww (11/13-12/4) Team C (248) 593-1301 Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Mi 49007 owma (12/4) Notic* of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thta eatemay be rescind­ ed by the foradoaing mortgage*. In that avert, your damages, H *ny, *hafl be Nmtted eoteiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at aate, plus Interest the condition* of a mortgage made by Wiliam J. Perkins and Ramona L. Partons, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to AmeriFirst Financial (586) 795-4400 Ext 111 Our File No: Q3-18723 Pub: 1CV23-11/13 Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Bame L Frederickson and Janet M. Frederickson. Husband and Wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage-MI LLC. mortgagee, dated September 6. 2002 and recorded September 13. 2002 to Document# 1087410, Barry County which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR ANO 51/IX dollars ($83,734.51). including interest at sato contained in said mortgage, and pursuan: to statute of the State ol Mchigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of Decambar, 2003 at 1X o’clock pzn. Local Time, said mortgage wB be forectosed by a sato at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, (that being the buldtog where toe Circuit Court lor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said Al that certain piece or parcel of land situated to the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Lot(s) 47, Pine Haven Estates No. 2, a* recorded to degrees 40 minutes Weal 212 teet; thence due Uber 6 of Plats. Page 9. Michigan, and described as foOows, to wit: North 79.56 teet along a fence a* oocupisd; thence south 89 degrees 40 minute* East 212 feet to the During the six (6) month* immediately fotowing the place of beginning. Barry County Records. sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in The redemption period shal be 6 month(s) from the date of auch aate. untoss determined aban­ Dated: October X. 2003 Michigan at 1X p.m. on December 18, 2003. Tbe premises are located m the Township of File #200328860 the event that the property determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 8X3241 a. the prop­ erty may be redeemed during X day* immediately fotowing the sate. Dated: 100303 Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems. Inc. 886 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 Attorney* and Counselor* 304X Telegraph Road, Suite 2X Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 248-362-26X (10/30 -11/20) Team S Pub: 1003 - 11/20 and are described as: A parcel of land to the Southeast 1/4 of Sectton 1. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Barry County. Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of said Section 1; thence South PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 89 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West along the South line of said Section 286 X feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West continuing along said South line 253.X feet: thence North X degrees 38 minutes 25 seconds West parallel with the East Ime of said Section 418.X feet: thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 42 second East par­ allel with said South h.ie 83.X feet; thence South East parallel with said East hne 66 X feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds East parallel with said South Itoe thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue ot the power of of Section 28. Town 1 North, Range 9 WM, 903.50 feet due South of the center of Mid Section 28; thence due South 79.56 taet; thence North 89 notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some psrt of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. X degrees 38 minutes 25 seconds. 53/1X ($165.151.53), and no suit or proceeding st law or to equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part Begtontog at a point on tie North and South 1/4 Ine Trott & Trott, P.C. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred as: FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 County. and Financial. Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of September, 2002 and recorded to the office of the Register of Deed*, for The County of Barry md State of Michigan, on the 15th day of October, 2002 in Document No. 1089455 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic DegiBtrittoni Systems, Inc, said Assignment having been recorded on the 18th BARRY, Bairy County, Michigan, and are described PM, on December 4, 2003. interest at the rate of 6.625% per annum. Under the po.rer of sate contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, Barry made by KeBie A. Bennett and Brent M Hoedaman, husband and wife. Mortgagor*, to Access Mortgage mortgage, or so much thereof as may be "^ceesary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mort­ gage. with interest thereon at 9.23000% per annum and al legal costs, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney fees allowed by taw, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed, necessary to protect its Interest In the prem­ ises. Which said premise* are described a* follows: Records. Johnstown. to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage Sixty Five Thousand One Hundred FVty One & assignee by an assignment dated September 16. 1999, which was recorded on February 1. 20X, as Document No. 1040754 Barry County Records, and re-recorded on October 18, 20X, a* Document No. 105X11, Barry County Records, on doned to accordance with MCLA 6X3241a, in which case the redemption period *haR be X days from the date of such sale. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Thirteen and 29/IX Dollars ($85,013.29) indudtog AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTINGTOCOLLECTADEBTANDANYNFORMATK)N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MQHIQAGF SAI F - Default having been made Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A.DEBT. AKY1NF0RMAT10N 0BTA1NED W1LLBE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT 0UR.0FF1CE AT MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madebne C. Knobloch husband and wile (original mortgagors) to G.E. Capital Mortgage Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 9. 1997, and recorded on June 12, 1997 in Uber 698 on Page 1X to Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of TWENTY THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED THREE AND 36/1X dol­ lars ($20.403.X), including interest at 8.900% per annum Under the power of sato contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sato ol the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at pubfic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hasting*. Michigan at 1X p.m., on Decemtor 4. 2003. Said premises are situated to TOWN­ SHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are (Sr^cribed as: Lots 82 and 83 of Lakewood Estate* according to the recorded ptat thereof as recorded to Uber 4 of Plats on Pago 19. The redemptxxi penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of auch sato. unless deter­ mined abandored in accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a, to »/hich case the redemption period Shan be X days from the date of such sato. Dated: October 23. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team D (246) 593-1309 ‘ Trot! & Trott. P.C. Attorney* and Counselors 304X Telegraph Road. Suite 2X Bingham Fanns, Ml 48025 Rto #20032X16 TewnD day of September. 2003, in Document No. 1113588. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ SterlingHfiiflUX^U-^aaiQ Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW »F YOU ARE N ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATy : PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foredoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Internet. Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 16, 1999. and recorded on September 24, 1999 as Document No. 1035750 to Barry County Records. vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foredosod by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubfic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hasting*, Michigan at IX Puhi.1G23-11Z2Q Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ . The length of the redemption period wW be six (6) months from the date of the sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6X 3241*. to which case the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 13, 2003 IAains;reet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq MHter, Canfield. Paddock and Stone, P.LC. Michigan. gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ pc. 36150 Dtatangm Rd. Ste aw Starting ritighta. Ml 46310 OF PLATS. PAGE 33. TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known a* 317 Mato St., Delton. 9.000% per annum. Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. P.C. FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: (1000 -11/20) Said premises are situated in The redemption period shall be 6 months from Mortgagee having become operative by reason ot the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. MORTGAGE SALE-Detautt h*s been made to doned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to a* gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, Team C at the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ known est at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1X PM, on December 4. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File # 200230625 Michigan the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ Commonly Hearing* Mt 49068 per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ Trott & Trott. PC. Hastings, Ths redemption period shall be 6 months from Commencing 20 Rods South of The Southwest comer of Lot 1331. City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan; Thence East 10 Rods; Thence South 4 Rods; Thence West 10 Rods; Thence North 4 Rods to beginning, City of nasungs, uarry county, nucrugan Doing in ms Northeast comer of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, Township 3 North, Range 8 West TWENTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY AND 50/100 dollars ($120,340.50). including inter­ Attorneys and Counselors County Courthouse in 1 00PM on St, Barry County. Michigan, and are descrioed as: Micmgan, on wtikxi mortgage mere ts ctaimeo to oe due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED Dated: October X. 2003 or some part of them, at public verue. a* the Barry Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot* 28 and 29 of Delton Ptat, according to the recorded plat thereof a* recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 29, excepting therefrom the Northeasterly extension of Main Street a* found recorded In Liber 1 of Ptat*, Page 33, said Street *lson being pari of J.R. Bu»h « Addition to the Village of Dotton. Commonly known o* 544 Maple, Dotton Ml 49046 Vickery and Susan K. Vickery, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated October 23. 1998, and recorded on October 29. 1998 in instrument 1020061, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Nine And 41 /IX Dollars ($48,179.41). including interest at 6.375% the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such ^ate Under the power of sate contained n said mort­ be foreclosed by a sate of the moa^aged premises, the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Begmnmg at the Northeast comer of said Lot 40: thence Southwesterly along North ino of said Lot 100 feet; thence southeasterly paiaftei with the East hne of said Lot to the South hne of said lot thence East to the Southeast comer of said tot; thence Northwesterly along East line of said lot to place of beginning___ ___ _ The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C. Knobloch. In Joint tenancy, husband and wife to Southern Puerile Funding Corporation, A California Corporation Mortgagee, dited July 14, 1998 and recorded August 5, 1998 In Instrument No. 1016116 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage wm assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated July 16,1998 and record­ ed October 29,1999 In Instrument No. 1037357. On which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Two Dollar* and Four Cant* ($68,342.04) including Interest 10.55% per annum. be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, Vandertil, a married man and Melissa Vandertil, hu wife (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Uber 2 of Plats on Page 55. described as follows: If you are in the Military. ptease con­ tact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: gage and the-statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry ‘Mortgage’), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, a* defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid m the amount ot Sixty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Five and 27/IX Dollars ($67,975.27), as of the date of tNs notice, mdudtog prindpaJ and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or to equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any'part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate to the Mortgage described to the Mortgage a* IoVows: LOT 57 J.R. BUSH'S ADDITION. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN UBER 1 okwub vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will the condition* of a mortgage made by Dennis J. ing to the recorded plat thereof, a* recorded in MiddteviHe. Ml 49333 this purpose MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in are described as: That part of Lot 40 of Lakeside Subdivision, accord­ 37 Old Mill Road debt. Any information obtained will be used for omw MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has boon made in Group. Inc., A Delaware Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 29. 2001. and recorded on January 13. 2003 Instrument #1095359, by Affidavit of Claim of Interest recorded January 13, 2003, in Document No 1095359 in Barry County Records, Sherri J. Green FORECLOSURE NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that evenL your damages, if any, shall bo limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. Grand Rapids. Ml 49525 (269) 795-9963 and which mortgage was recorded to the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 18. 2002. as Document #1082348 (the December 11. 2003. at 1X o'octock to the after­ noon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County ot Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, cer­ tain property located in Barry County, Michigan, This fine is a debt collector attempting to collect a Hastings. Mi 49058 QuLEiifi±kL_Q3:.lfl542 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IK ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. the Michael W. Podem (P30492) be forever barred unless presented to Hastings Criy Bank, of 150 West Court Street. Hastings. (616)459-7141 and Date 10-29-03 Maims against the decedent or against the Trust will Grand Rapid*. Ml 49504-5244 Ml months after the date of publication of this notice. Grand Rapid*. Ml 49504-5244 429 Turner N.W. Hastings. named/proposed personal representative within 4 429 Turner N.W DANIEL J. KOZERA. JR. Green, named per­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 206 West November 4. 2003 (616) 459-7141 decedent. JoAnne E Pennington, who lived at 11542 Bowens Creditor of the deceased are notified that all Notice to Creditors TIMOTHY I. MINER (P-17814) KOZERA A ASSOCIATES. PC. certain mortgage executed on June 14. 2002. by Laura L. Simmons, a stogie woman, a* Mortgagor, to Mamstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, Decedent s Estate Mdl Road. Middleville. Michigan died 8-3-01. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims agamst the estate will be forever barred NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made to the condition* of a NOTICE TO CREDITORS Board members present: Blackmore. Ritchie, Stanton. Absent: Harper. Lewis. Also 10 others present Dept, reports and correspondence received. Michigan Bell Metro Act application approved Budget transfers approved Bdte read and approved Linda Blackmore. Supervisor (11/13) Dr.. ShelbyviBe. Michigan died Dec. 16. 2002. named personal representative, or to both the pro­ PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY 173.X feet; thence South X degrees 38 minutes 25 seconds East parallel with said East line 352 X fee! to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month# from TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPEJTTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing wW be held by the Prainev#te Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. November 19. 2003. at 7X p.m. at the Prairievtfte Township Hal, 10115 S. Norn* Road, wttom the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the ttem(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, to brief, the following: 1) Applicant Susan K. McNally of 15340 Elm Street PtatoweM. Ml 490X. Parcel #12-110-006-20 located al same address, also known as Lots 14 and 15 of B-Z Bee’s Acre* #2. The applicant is requesting a Home Occupancy permit and site plan review for the purpoee of operating a Pet the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA This property to question is zoned "R2* Single Family-Medium Density. Residential District §6X 3241 a. to which case the redemption period 2) Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Committee for this shall be X davs from the date of the sate The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower Dated November 13, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Grooming business, with one employee meeting. All interested person* ar* invited to be present or submit written comments on this special tend use permit application* at the address below. PramevKte Township wil provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signer* for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at toe hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bant Mortgage-MI LLC . As Individuals with chsabiMtes requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the PrainevHte Mortgagee RO Box 5041 Township Cterk. Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1 OX Fite No. 2X1X7 Pub: 11/13 - 12/11 Prairieville Township Planning Commission Mark A. Doster, Supervisor —.u>i» *rlownsntp — u.1— ii-u rrairievnie nan 10115 S. Norris Road Dotton, Ml 49046 �Page 18 - Thursday. November 13. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Barry County 9-11 Director Charles Nystron, Diana Meade and Sue Chase Director of Barry County Central Dispatch Charles Nystrom hands Diana Meade a citation for her life* saving action on behalf of a toddler from Yankee Springs, who was not breathing. Banner CLASSIFIEDS 911 dispatcher CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 earns praise for saving toddler I nr Sale ■ 1997 YAMAHA QUAD: 4wd snow plow, 2 new tires, runs good, (269)623-5992, if no*, there leave message. ---------------------- -----------------SEASONED HARDWOOD: $30 face cord. (517)852-9072 I um h A (tiirtlcfi FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion. $6,000. Call (269)918­ 4190. FOR SALE; 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $9,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24’ drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $1,200. Call (269)948-4190. \iilnim>tin ■ LOST/STOLEN: MONDAY, OCTOBER 20TH FROM THE HHS COMMUNITY CENTER APPROXIMATE­ LY 8:15PM. BOYS 20’ RED, NEXT-FLATSPIN DIKE IF FOUND AND/OR RE­ TURNED PLEASE CALL 2000 FORD EXPEDITION (269)948-1941 AFTER 6PM XLT 4X4: red, sport package, NO QUESTIONS ASKED! 6 disc CD, 106,000 miles. Ex­ % HlUUlt 7 l it i s cellent condition, $12,900 obo. (269)945-1962 or page CNS LAWN CARE Spring/ Fall cleanup, bonus for new 272-0054. contracts. Handicap/Senior Citizen's discount. If you FOR SALE: 2001 Sebring think you can't afford a lawn LXI, 4 door, 1 owner, 39,000 service, you haven't called miles. A/C, cruise, keyless CNS Lawncare, (269)623­ remote, CD player. Exterior 2518. is silver with dark gray inte­ rior. In excellent condition, AGREEMENT: $11,900. Call (269)948-7921 DIVORCE Non contested divorce with for more information. or without children. Cail (616)345-1173. \altniuil \il\ FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp ANIMAL CARE/ASSIS* Briggs & Stratton engine, TANTS: to $12/Hr. Must love dogs/cats. Caring per­ $1,000. Call (269)948-4190. son neeaed now for training. JOHN DEERE 2240: (517)886-5445 T.D.C 4500hrs. Turf tires, $7,500. Must sell, call (269)948-1190. ASSEMBLY PRODUCTION/PACKAGING: to $16/Hr. Benefits? Clean, ADULT FOSTER CARE busy shop! Advancement home has an opening. opportunities. (517)866-5445 (269)948-9433 I .,r Rinl BEDROOM APART­ MENT in the country, close to town, no pets, security de­ posit $523/month. Call (269)948-8943. 2 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Al the front counter. 1990 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT SE MINI VAN: white, very dependable run­ ner, $1,200 ?bo. 1989 Toyota Tercel, runs, needs starter, $500 obo. (269)795-4375 COOKIES/CAKES/BREADDELTVERIES: to $1923/Hr. + full medical benefits. Paid training! Box truck. (517)8665445TXJ.C. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. FREE TO A GOOD HOME 2 adult cats - one small black & gray female fixed; one large black, gray & white male fixed Ac front paws dtclawed. Male has never been outdoors. Take one or both. (269)672-7681 DOCK WORKER/LOADA‘< it! I \iatr ,t ER/MANAGERS: to $40,000/Yr. * benefits A KALKASKA COUNTY: 5 401(K) plan! Large dist. cen­ acres of- hardwoods. Short ter. (517)886-5445 T.D.C. drive to state land, fishing lakes and trails. Ideal hunt­ HBO/CABLE HOOK-UP­ ing and camping base. INSTALLERS - HELPERS: Driveway, cleared site, elec­ to $18/Hr. * benefits. Comp, tric. $26,900. $500 down, truck, paid training. $330 month, 11% land con­ (517)886-5445 T.D.C. tract www.northemlandco.com HOSPITAL JOBS: clerical or Northern Land Company, security officers, patient reg., 1-800-968-3118.____________ nurse's asst. Many more! Help Wattled (517)886-5445 TO.C IInttsi linhl 1997 GMC JIMMY: 4x4 full size, loaded, dean & only 76,187 miles, $8,700 obo. (269)795-2787 after 6pm. I n\i A Intuit! 1998 GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo Limited Edition, 4wd, all power, CD player, air, cruise, tilt, new tires, new shocks, 65,000 miles, runs great, $11,000 or best offer. 269-838-0213 1YR. NEW: DUAL RECLIN­ ER (NORWALK) COUCH. BOUGHT AT $1,700. SELL­ ING FOR $1,100. CALL (269)948-7921. '98 TOYOTA CAMRY LE: V-6, 97k miles, gray w/gold letters, $7,500 OBO. MATTRESS SALE Queen size set $199.90 cash-n-carry. (269)804-9635 Acme Bedding Company 440 W. Kalamazoo Avenue, Kalamazoo. (269)345-6450 DRIVER: additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 DRIVERS: Ruch Trucking needs company drivers (Bat­ tle Creek Area). Local runs, insurance available, 2 years OTR exp. & class A-CDL w/Hazmat. (888)595-7874 PILLOW TOP QUEEN Ext 8031. SALE: $299.90 set cash-ncarry. Acme Bedding Com­ MANAGEMENT OPPOR­ pany 440 W. Kalamazoo TUNITY for an enthusiastic Avenue, Kalamazoo. individual with food service (269)345-6450. experience. Please send re­ sume to: Nashville Shell, 133 TWIN MATTRESS SALE: S. Main St, Nashville, MI. $59.95 each cash-n-carry. 49073 Attn: Manager or Acme Bedding Company email to c!ist®waltersdim440 W. Kalamazoo Avenue, mick.com. Kalamazoo. (269)345-6450 \li^t i Ham nt/\ ( (till o/ / hit Ilk * LOST/STOLEN: MONDAY, THE FAMILY OF OCTOBER 20TH FROM Lorence Hubbell THE HHS COMMUNITY Would like to express our CENTER APPROXIMATE­ gratitude for ail of the LY 8:15PM. BOYS 20" RED, prayers, cards, flowers, NEXT-FLATSPIN BIKE IF visitors and gifts of food. FOUND AND/OR RE­ What a wonderful tribute to TURNED PLEASE CALL Lorence. Thanks to Dr. (269)948-1941 AFTER 6PM Wildem and the nursing NO QUESTIONS ASKED! staff at Pennock and Fender ( tHiimtitiily \nlin \ Care. To the TVC Church and Pastor Arnett for his FOOD AUCTION: Nov. comforting words, and Wren 16th, 2pm. 12987 M-66 (As­ Funeral Home for their syria). (517)852-9274. Holi­ kindness through this day Food Supplies. Smokedifficult time. Also, to all of free comfort. Christmas auc­ our dear friends and family tions starting too. for their outstanding support. May God bless each one, Jessie Hubbell, Ken and Carolyn Hubbell & family, Janet and Duane Shriber & family, Carolyn and Tex Timm & family. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. by Susan Temere Staff Writer A 911 dispatcher from Bany County Central Dispatch has received a citation for professional excellence after saving the life of a 3-year-old Yankee Springs child Sept. 7 by giving instructions for CPR over the phone. Diana Meade received an emergency call from a frantic father in the Meadow Trailer Park about his daughter not breathing. Meade verified that the child was not choking and then'directed the caller to initiate CPR immediately. 'Once you calm down a caller, they can do it,' the dispatcher explained. "Getting the father under control got the child breathing.* After placing the toddler on the floor and tilting her head back, she began breathing on her own. 'Her airway had been blocked and her father said she was turning blue.’ Meade said. She continued lo instruct the man to talk to hH child to calm her until Thomapple Emergency Service arrived. Meade's partner. Sue Chase, told their boss about Meade's lifesaving action. 'Diana was calm, professional and maintained control of the situation," said Charles Nystrom, director of Barry County Central Dispatch, 'giving verba­ tim instructions on how to maintain the airway until EMS arrived.' Chase said. "Diana did an excellent job telling the caller what to do. She took full control and did a wonderful job." Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, chairman of the Central Dispatch Administrative Board, said. 'Her quick and precise actions saved the life of the toddler." Dispatchers get many medical calls of this type, about six to eight a year per shift "It’s part of my job." Meade said. But she said she doesn't like the calls involving children, so she won’t think about the danger until it has passed and then she taels relieved when it's over with. She has 11 years dispatching for Central Dispatch and 14 years as a Hastings Police Department dispatcher. Man held for drunk driving in crash HASTINGS — A 23-ycar-oId Hastings man was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the infiuence of liquor Wednesday night, Nov. 5. The motorist was accused of causing an automobile accident on Barfield Drive near Hanover Street. Hastings police said they observed the vehicle traveling in the opposite lane of travel and then saw shattered glass and tire skid marks on the road. The driver sustained a small cut behind his right ear, which did not require medical atten­ tion, police said. He was lodged in the Barry County Jail. His name was withheld pending issuance of formal charges. Local man accused of domestic abuse HASTINGS — An 18-year-old Hastings man was arrested by Hastings police officer Amy Selles in the 400 block of West State Street on a domestic abuse charge last Thursday evening, Nov. 6. A 19-year-old victim, also from Hastings, received minor injuries, police said. • Nathan Mesecar is held in the Barry County Jail and a pre-trial date has been scheduled for Nov. 25. Woman arrested in assault complaint HASTINGS — A 34-year-old Hastings woman was arrested for assault Friday night, Nov. 7, in the 600 block of Barfield Drive. The victims were a 19-year-old female and her 38-ycar-old father, both from Hastings. The woman was lodged in the Barry County Jail. Money stolen from woman’s purse HASTINGS — Hastings Police responded a larceny in the 600 block of Barfield Drive in the early Saturday morning, Nov. 8. A 27-year-old Hastings woman told police a group of people gave her a ride home from a local bar. When they left her home later that evening, she found money missing from her purse, police said. The police arc following leads in the investigation. Woman arrested for slapping man HASTINGS — A 19-ycar-old Hastings woman was arrested in the 100 block of West Grand Street early Monday morning on domestic violence charges. Tbe woman told police she slapped a 26-year-old Hastings man in the face during an argu­ ment. said Hastings police. She was taken to Barry County Jail and is awaiting arraignment. Car fire erupts on Green Street HASTINGS — A 2000 Chevy Malibu caught fire Oct 23 on Green Street and Broadway, causing $12,000 damage to the vehicle. Jeff Hernandez of Middleville was the lone occupant when an electrical fire in the dashboard on the passenger side forced him to abandon the car in the middle of Green Street. A tire exploded, but no one war injured, said Fire Chief Roger Cans. Hastings Fire Department extinguished the fire. Fire destroys mobile home, garage HOPE TOWNSHIP - A mobile home and garage at Stevens Road near Moor Road were destroyed by fire Sunday, Nov. 9, at 12:45 a.m. The owners, Harry and Sandra Palmer of 67 Woods Trail, were up north at the time and no one was in the home, said officials from the Barry Township, Prairieville Township and Hope Township Fire Department. The couple told a firefighter about trouble with circuit breakers blowing, it was reported. The Bany Township, Prairieville Township and Hope Township Fire Department in Delton extinguished the fire with assistance from the Hickory Corners Fire Departinent. The insurance company is investigating the cause. injuries minor In 3-car accident What Matters... 384 Barry County residents when faced with life changing issues were not alone. Trained volunteers from the Victim Service Unit assisted them in dealing with the emergency situation A That's what jAjSi matters... -/Xi'x BARRY COUNTY JJ H UNITED^MMJ WAY KXlB X DELTON — A three-car accident at Delton Road and M-43 Highway caused injuries to two drivers and one passenger Monday afternoon, Nov. 3. Heather Foss, 23. of Kalamazoo was northbound on Delton Middle School Drive when an eastbound vehicle on Delton Road driven by Keith A. Beach waved for her to pull ouL When Foss pulled out. she was hit by a car driven by Melissa L. Armstrong, 16, of Hastings, travel­ ing in a second eastbound lane on Delton Road. Foss said she was unaware of two outbound lanes. Beach said he thought Foss would stop in the first lane before crossing the next lane. Foss and Armstrong complained of pain, but injuries were not visible. Tbe passenger in Armstrong’s car. Stephen R. Fetterley Jr., suffered injuries that were evident, but non-incapaci t a t i n g . Fetterley was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Foss was cited for failing to yield the right of way. Her car was not driveable. Air bags were deployed. Man arrested after dog assaults officer The Eaton County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a rural home in Vermontville Township, as officers were told a 21-year-old male had left the house with a shotgun and was going to commit suicide. Officers arrived at the home and found the man bad returned to the home without tbe snot­ gun. As officers attempted to make contact, the man fled from the bouse and grabbed his pit bull deg, threatening to release the dog in an effort to hold officers at bay. As officers were attempting to take the subject into custody, he released his pit bull and it lunged at one of the officers, biting him in the arm. The officer struck the dog with an Asp (col­ lapsable baton) and the dog released his grip. The Vermontville Township man was subdued and taken into custody. He's lodged at the Eaton County Jail for felonioius assault and resisting arrest. The dog was seized by animal control authorities and will be held pending the outcome of the case. The officer was not injured. The dog bit though his leather coal, but was not able to puncture the skin. �‘Celebrity' readers share stories at St. Rose School What do a fire chief, a lawyer, a bank president and a priest have in common? They and others were "celebrity readers" Tuesday at St. Rose School in Hastings. St. Rose joined thousands of schools across the United States in celebration of National Young Readers Day and invited area “celebrities" to read to classrooms. The celebrities were asked not only to read their favorite children's short story or book to entertain pre-school through sixth grade students, but also to explain how reading is essential in their everyday adult lives. For instance, reading is important when shopping at the grocery store, looking at a road map or road signs and for specific job requirements. A key purpose of the special day was to have students appreciate the importance of reading to their own future. Celebrity readers at St. Rose were Peggy Hemerling. outreach librarian at Hastings Public Library. Roger Caris. fire chief: Patti LaJoye. music teacher; Margret Erich, assistant superintendent: Dave Storms. YMCA director; Mark Kolanowski. president of Hastings City Bank; Terry Klotz, detective/sergeant Michigan State Police; Tim Sleevi. director of Kellogg Community College’s Barry County campus; Via deGoa. attorney; and Father Al Russell, pastor of St. Rose parish. GIVE A MEMORIAL THAT CAN GOON FOREVER... In the sixth grade classroom. Father Al Russell was the “celebrity" reader. YMCA Director Dave Storms read to third graders at St. Rose as part of National Young Readers Day. WANT TRUCKS?? 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Soles Chris Silverman. Finance Mgr SALES HOURS Mon i VrtKJ I 8 Tue Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until noon SERVICE HOUtS; Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue Thu & Fri 8-5 �Page 20 - Thursday. November 13. 2003 - The Hastings Banner November Exchange Club Youths of Month chosen Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors this month from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Corey Doxtader, Hayley Tuinstra. Amy Zwiemikowski, Jenaleigh Bailey, Dustin Glaser. Preston Schwartz, shown with Principal Mike Martin. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for November, Bradley Gagnon, shown here with teacher Trisha as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Matt Mansfield, teacher Michelle Benningfield, Kevin Osterink and Cody Kietzman (right) and Principal Marge Haas, is Young Citizen of the Month for November from Pleasantview Davis. Elementary School. Don’t be “snowed” by big city dealers... 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Thu 4 Fn nW 6 Saturday until noon SaflCf HOWS; Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu & Fn 8-5 Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for November, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Megan Herbstreith and Eric Kendall, shown with teacher Dawn Secord. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-11-20.pdf 4070a4a1ea1b91e3b2e58e6226ddd8c7 PDF Text Text Gun Lake tribe finds a manager Let’s use rainy fund when it’s raining Two all-county sports announced See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 12 The Hastings Mayoral election recount is today A recount of the Hastings mayoral race will begin at the county courthouse Thursday at 9 am. by members of the Barry County Board of Canvasssers. The recount is being requested by Barry Wood, who lost the Nov. 4 election to Robert May by four votes. 387 to 383. In related news. Third Ward Councilwoman Michelle Kiernan has decided not to seek a recount in her race with challenger Donald Bowers. The two deadlocked 74-74. but Bowers was declared the winner Nov. 12 when a lot drawing was held, as prescribed by law. Program planned on homelessness The Barry Community Foundation and Barry County United Way will have a county-wide program about "Supportive Housing in a Rural Area” from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday at the Hastings Cinema 4 Theater downtown. Nancy McGraw, a representative from the Corporation for Supportive Housing, will talk about homelessness in rural areas and how it differs from cities where there are shelters. She will offer sugges­ tions to improve prospects for decent, affordable housing in rual settings. Information about what help is avail­ able around here also will be presented. TK Jazz Band to play Nov. 25 The Thomapple Kellogg High School Jazz Band will present a concert in the high school auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 25. This year’s jazz band recently per­ formed at a Grand Rapids Griffins hock­ ey game. This year marks the jazz band’s third performance at "Hockey Recess." a promotional matinee game prior to which the Griffins hold a sports market­ ing seminar and have many educational activities for students set up on the con­ course of Van Andel Arena. The jazz band plans to perform at a second regular season Griffins game on Saturday. Feb. 14. Still on the calendar for the band this year are performances at the CMU and WMU Jazz Festivals, and a new jazz fes­ tival that has been created by the Thomapple Arts Council. The band will perform 10 selections in the Nov. 25 concert, including a new arrangement of the Beach Boys’ "California Giris." and a Latin rendition of "This Masquerade.” Junior trumpeter Ashley Aspinall will be featured in an arrangement of the jazz standard. "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes." Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend. ANNER PRICE 50C Thursday. November 20. 2003 VOLUME 150, No. 46 NEWS BRIEFS Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1 Swings Thirteen teachers, 5 custodians to be laid off at Hastings by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Hastings Board of Education Monday night announced the layoff of 13 teachers and five custodial workers in January because of the state budget crunch. Superintendent Christopher Cooley said that the school system is expected to absorb a cut of $640,000 ($196 per student) from the state foundation grant because of Michigan’s budget troubles. “I don’t like to make these recommenda­ tions. (but) I have a legal obligation to bal­ ance the budget." Cooley said. The 13 teachers layoffs will go into effect on the first day of the second semester, being Jan 26. 2004. The teachers who will get tlx: pink slips include Brenda Appleby (art teacher, middle school). Matt Armstrong (history teacher, high school). Dustin Gill (health teacher, high school). Suzanne Glerum (special education teacher, middle school). Sarita Hoekzcma (sixth grade science). Anthony Marsiglia (fifth grade. Southeaster:;). Jeremy Milarch (agriscience high school). Kevin Morgan (eighth grade). Amy Oster (fourth grade. Southeastern). Greer Putnam-Haines (eighth grade social science). Kristy Singstock (lan­ guage arts, high school). James Wiles (art teacher, high school) and Tera Zurface (devel­ opmental kindergarten. St. Rose and Central). Appleby. Milarch. Morgan. Greer PutnamHaines. Wiles and Zurface were starting their first year and have only been in the Hastings school system for one semester. The five custodians are Lawrence Barcroft (grounds). Brad Birman (high school). Robert Henry (Southeastern and Northeastern). Ralph Mason I high school) and Tim Peck (high school). Their layoffs will become effective 30 days from the date of the board meeting. School Board Vice President Mike Hubert said the custodians had sent out a letter stat­ ing that they realized there will be cuts and stressed the importance of working together. When the names of the layoffs wen read. Board Trustee Scott Hodges said. "It’s like listing off names from those missing in action." Cooley said that the layoffs were due to the reduction of state funding and were decided by seniority and nothing else. Director of Educational Services Mary Vliek said that "progrims and staffing are being re-adjusted" due to the layoffs. Vliek said the of Education. the administration and whe Hastings Education Association were working together or. the decision making process that affects teacher^ and students. Business Manager Barb Hunt said ’he Hastings Area School System’s current fund balance is at an estimated $500,000. These funds arc reserves, a savings account of sorts See LAYOFFS, pg. 2 Bay Pointe to be a hotel? by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. Monday. Dec. 1. at 5 p.m. to review the site plans for changing the Bay Pointe Restaurant into a hotel. The detailed plans for a three-story 40room Bay Pointe Inn and Restaurant with a swimming pool will be presented by Timothy Evert VandeZande of The Architectural Group. Inc. of Grandville. The owner of the property was listed on the material filed with the Planning Commission as Bay Corp. In order to build the new inn. the existing Bay Pointe will need to be tom down and existing trees on the property will have to be removed. Previously owned by Roy Martin, the restaurant’s final brunch was served on Sunday. Nov. 2. The restaurant was well known for gracious dining. Each of the last few summers the deck overlooking Gun Lake played host to "big band" concerts Wednesday evenings and fam­ ily friendly fun events Friday evenings. Bay Pointe was considered to be one of the prime spots for watching the Fourth of July fireworks displays. It also was the site for many wedding receptions, reunions, anniver­ sary celebrations and graduation parties. The GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women’s Club met for lunch and their meetings each month at Bay Pointe. The main level of the inn will be 8.100 square feet, the second level 9.000 square feet See BAY POINTE, pg. 3 Check out chiefs chair Evan Hart and Abby Laubaugh sit in Police Chief Jerry Sarver's chair as they listen to officer Jeff Pratt. The two Central Elementary School students and their classmates paid a visit to the Hastings Police Department to get a first-hand look at local public safety Delton mourning 3 teens killed in crash J-Ad Graphics News Service While the Delton community and school district this week are mourning the traffic deaths of three local teen-agers, local author­ ities are trying to determine how the young people obtained alcohol, suspected to be a factor in the tragedy. The three teens who lost their lives in the three-car crash were Gerald E. Torres. 18. Richard "Ric" Swinehart. 18. and Cameron Crilly. 17. all of Delton. Prairieville Township Police Chief Larry­ Gentry said the three were in a station wagon with four others southbound on Lockshorc Drive south of Cressey Road at about 8:40 p.m. Friday. Though the older model Pontiac was owned by Torres. Swinchart was identi­ fied as the driver at the time of the crash. Police said station wagon was attempting to pass another southbound car. a Ford Mustang, when an approaching northbound Ford Taurus was spotted. Gentry said. “The passing vehicle veered See FATAL CRASH, pg. 16 ‘Who Killed Elvis’ set for Dec. 4-6 Annual service set for Thanksgiving The annual Community Thanksgiving service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 25. in the new sanctuary of the Hope United Methodist Church, south of Hastings at the comer of M-37 and M­ 79. The main speaker for the evening will be the host pastor. Rich Moore. Other local ministers also will take part in the service. Sharing music for the evening will be Jessica Price. Mark Ramsey and Ric Castleman. The offering received will be divided between Love Inc. and the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. More NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 quickly back into the southbound lane and clipped the other southbound vehicle. The passing vehicle, which contained seven occu­ pants, rolled over into the northbound vehicle and then landed on its top. Three of the seven occupants, including the driver, were killed. The other southbound vehicle ran off the road and struck a tree." The four other passengers in Torres' station wagon were Christopher Shinn. i6. Frank Conor, 16, and Michael McDaniel. 16. all of Delton, and Tyler Reid. 17. of Dowling. Shinn and Reid were taken to Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo with serious, but non life-threatening illnesses. The two people in the other southbound car were Joseph Neilsen. 18. of Batt>e Creek. Jessica Font. 18. of Lansing. The northbound Taurus was occupied by Rogelio SalvadoreMolina. 25. and Roberto Garcia-Mendoza, 29. both of Richland. They were taken to Borgess, where they were treated for their Elvis impersonators (from left) Paul Wanland. Sam Larson. Jeremy Lockwood. Brian Cottrell and Isaak Ramsey are key char­ acters in the play “Who Killed Elvis?" Hastings High Schoo) students will present the play “Who Killed Elvis?" Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Dec. 4. 5 and 6. at the high school lecture hall. Advance tickets are $3 student. $4 senior and $5 adult. Tickets at the door will cost $4 student. $5 students and $6 adult. Tickets arc available at King’s Appliances. Felpausch and at all Hastings Schools. Directing the 33 students will be Northeastern teacher Todd Willard. The comedic play was written by Craig Sodaro and features several “Elvises." The story is about the owner of the "Drop On Inn" Restaurant, which struggles to stay in business until it is discovered that Elvis once ate there. The owners decide to open the stage up to Elvis impersonators and business starts to boom. Among the cast of Elvis fans is a nosy reporter and a fortune teller. Then someone starts trying to eliminate every Elvis who is performing at the newly named “Elvis Ate Here" restaurant. Local police are called in to investigate who is behind the murder and an attempted murder of an Elvis impersonator at the Inn. �Page 2 - Thursday. November 20. 2003 - The Hastings Banner LAYOFFS, continued from page 1 that can be used for emergencies. Hunt said that at this time the school is “trying not to dip into" the fund and is instead "trying to build it up" if possible. With the new Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC) now open many have questioned how it can thrive with such cuts. Hunt pointed out that the rec center is fund­ ed separately by (eqs from programs, admis• sion fees, raised money and from an endowmeat fund. She said that very little money from the^schoolliistnet s general fund is used toward the rec center. Other measures that that school has taken include shortening the school year. The school took an early initiative in cost cutting by shortening the school year and adding 30 minutes to each school day. This enabled Hastings to start later than most other schools (after Labor DayO and close earlier (before memorial Day). The state requires 1.098 hours of instructional time, which includes time used for teachers’ professional development. Hastings students will be in school 156 days and meet the required hours while get­ ting out on May 21. which will save the sys­ tem money. In other business Monday night, the board: • Heard an educational presentation about the Northeastern Elementary's new climbing wall, which was a gift from an anonymous donor. The school received a CIS grant for the painting of the wall, which now resembles the Grand Canyon. The painting was done by Northeastern parent Kim Bosma. • Heard from Pleasantview Elementary Principal Margie Haas about "American Education Week." Board members have been visiting schools in the district and were given a pin with an apple and a flag at the meeting. • Approved the financial and business reports, which include general fund state­ ment. debt retirement fund statement. 2001 construction fund report. Trust and agency fund report, school services fund report, monthly budget report and investments report. • Approved in principle the travel study trips for Business Professionals of America State Conference March 4-7. 2004. in Grand Rapids; Business Professionals of America National Conference May 3. 2004. in Cincinnati; Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) on Jan. 16. 2004. in Lansing, and HOSA State Conference/competitive events on March 25-27, 2004, in Traverse City. • Accepted gifts from the Pleasantview Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization for $525 and Star Elementary PTO for $2,000 to be used to purchase 30 wristband heart rate monitors. Other gifts were accepted from the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation donation for $3,322 for specified projects including: $220 for Kindergarten educational videos at Southeastern. $100 for State Capitol at Northeastern, $ 120 Cotant’s Apple Orchard for Northeastern. $275 for Charlton Park Victorian Christmas for Northeastern. $200 for Battle Creek Opera for Northeastern, $400 for Ebersole Camp for Northeastern Southeastern and Star. $380 for Grand Rapids Symphony for all second grade elementary students. $275 for Kalamazoo Aviation Museum for Pleasantview, $247 for Nokomis Native American Cultural Center for Pleasantview. $500 for author/illustrator Michael Monroe for all fourth grade students. $250 for Grand Rapids Symphony for all fifth grade students,- $155 for Caledonia Community Players Production for Northeastern and $200 for Binder Park Zoo for Northeastern. • Approved the early graduation of Matt Waller and waived his eighth semester. The next meeting of the Hastings Board of Education will be at 7;30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15. in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, located at 232 West Grand in Hastings. Funeral today for former NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page businessman Joe Daniel Holiday decorating contest scheduled Free dinner set for Thanksgiving Local residents and businesses in the Middleville. Thomapple. Irving. Freeport, and Yankee Springs areas can help create a county wide "Holly Jolly Christmas this year by participating in the annual decorat­ ing contest sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Any resident who wants to have his or her home judged on Dec. 4 and 5 must obtain a contest form. Applications are available by calling the chamber office at 945-5424. Parade applications are available at the chamber offices. Businesses have it just a little easier. As long as they arc located in the core down­ town area, their building's decorations will be judged by a qualified group of people who know the area well. Businesses will be judged by representa­ tives of the Barry County Law Enforcement Team. Businesses which are out of the main downtown area and who would like to have their decorations judged can call the cham­ ber to leave their address. Margaret and Larry Hollenbeck once again will have their annual community Thanksgving dinner at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St. in Hastings. There is no charge for the meal, but a free will offering may be donated by those who wish to contribute towards the cost. More than 200 people attended the event last year. The Hollenbecks welcome families, too. Sometimes large families gather for the day and don’t have room to celebrate in a small home or apartment so they attend the annu­ al feast at the church instead. The centerpiece of the menu will be turkey and dressing. Mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, several other kinds of veg­ etables and a couple of different salads, plus homemade roils or bread also will be served. Dessert will be a choice of pies. The Hollenbecks are appreciative of the people who donate turkeys and volunteer their time to help with the event. To better plan for the meal, the Hollenbecks ask that people make reserva­ tions by calling them at home, 945-4701. or the church official 945-9574- Mapie Valley play dates rescheduled TK students plan ‘Mouse’ production Dates for the fall play at Maple Valley t Junior-Senior High School have been changed due to conflicts in scheduling with girls' basketball and varsity football. The comedy “Pride and Prejudice.” There are 23 students and director Trisha based on the novel by Jane Austen, now Rickert working on the upcoming produc­ will be presented on Tuesday. Dec. 2. tion of "The Mouse that Roared" at Thursday. Dec. 4. and Friday. Dec. 5. in the Thomapple Kellogg High School. high school auditorium. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Curtain time for all three performances at Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22. in the 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. high school auditorium. The play includes Cost is $6 for adults and $5 for senior citi­ sharp wit and wisdom with Duchess zens. students and children. Gloriana the Twelfth, just 22, trying to keep "We decided to change the date because her tiny country afloat after a California many exciting things arc happening at winery does a ripoff of her country’s only Maple Valley. Our football team is continu­ product. “Pinot Grand Fenwick." She is ing on strong in the state playoffs and we played by Alaina Haselden. are hosting girls’ district baskeball tourna­ Her solution is to declare war on the ments the week of Nov. 17. United States. The method in her madness “We value all student activities and want is that her study of recent history suggests to be as accomodating as possible. We hope that the surest way to wealth is to lose a war that the audience will come out strong on with the U.S., which then pours aid. relief these nights to support all of the students." and rehabilitation on the vanquished. Norma Jean Acker, drama director. When her declaration of war is consid­ ered a prank. Gloriana decides to escalate! Tully Bascom (played with finesse by Alex Robinson), in charge of Grand Fenwick's small army of bowmen, launches an attack on New York City. Student assistant and stage manager for The Thomapple Wind Band’s next con­ this production is Bethany Nelson. cert will be at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7, at the Tickets are $4 each and are available at Hastings High School lecture hall. Rehearsals will be held in the Hastings the door. Thornapple Wind Band concert set High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Nov. 20 and Dec. 4. The band, under the direction of Joseph LaJoye, seeks new members who have musical experience, including string instru­ mentalists. Members of the adult ensemble come from as far away as Rockford, but are mainly from the Thomapple River area. Membership is open to any post-high school age musician who can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. All instrumentation is welcome, but the band especially needs clarinet and percussion players. A child care program (SI /child) held near the band room, is available for rehearsals. The Thomapple Wind Band is a non­ profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the surrounding communi­ ty. There is no funding other than donations received at the concerts. For more information on how to get involved or to borrow an instrument if needed, call Kim Domke (945-9181) or LaJoye (945-9766). Let us process your COLOR FILM... Quickly! PRINTING PLUS at J-Ad Graphics North cf Hastings on M-43 Third spelling bee slated for Nov. 22 The third annual Community Spelling Bee will be held Saturday evening. Nov. 22. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Competition between spelling bee teams will begin at 6 p.m. A maximum of 30. two-person teams will vie for the championship trophies. The Hastings Public Library also will have a silent auction. The spelling bee benefits the work of the Barry County Literacy Council and the silent auction benefits the new library building fund. Admission is $5 per person. Children 5 years old and younger and students are free. Tickets arc available at the high school and library. More teams arc welcome to participate. The deadline is Nov. 15. There is a $50 entry fee per team. Tammy Benjamin, who coaches girls and boys cross country teams and girls track for Thomapple Kellogg High School, will pro­ nounce all the words to the teams of spellers. Dr. James Atkinson, president of the Literacy Council, will be the master of ceremonies. Emmalene McConnell is chair­ woman of the event. Judges are Audrey Renner. Connie Semerad and Jan Drolen. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Seventy-two-year-old Joe K. Daniel, who died Monday at Pennock Hospital. is remem­ bered for being a hard worker, having a keen wit and for helping others. Funeral services will be held at IJ a.m. today (Thurscay. Nov. 20) al Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Rev. Donald Brail of the Free Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery with military honors. Brail, who was a friend as well as Daniel’s pastor, describes Daniel as a loving, caring, super friendly person who was “loved by everyone." The two shared a love of the outdoors and befriending birds. In recent years. Daniel built and sold bird feeders and birdhouses that were “uniquely made and personally designed by Joe." Brail said. “He had a keen wit. He was a good man...It’s hard to lose a friend like that." said his pastor. A Hastings resident sircc 1949, Daniel pre­ viously owned and operated two Hastings gasoline and service stations - Shell and Standard - at different limes, his friends said. He also was a house painter for local contrac­ tors and worked in the janitorial department at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. In the mid-1970s. Daniel worked at Art Meade’s Ford garage in the Lake Odessa area and worked at Meade car iot in Hastings in c the late 1990s. Daniel also worked for Signs Tire Service from about 1984 to 1988 or *89. “If you didn't like Joe. you didn’t like peo­ ple." said Barrie Signs. He would go out of his way to help people. Signs said. Daniel hired a lol of young kids at his sta­ tions and taught them a lot more than just how to pump gasoline. Signs said, noting that Daniel taught the young people respect for other people and encouraged them to work hard. “There are a lot of people who arc better people today because they knew Joe." Signs said. “He was a good guy. I’m going to miss him.” “He was the best dam hillbilly I ever knew." Signs said, referring to Daniel’s birth­ place and childhood residence in Cordova. Alabama. Signs also noted that Daniel and Dave McIntyre of WBCH were ahead of their times when they did an enjoyable live remote radio show every morning about 20 years ago. Friend and former employer Art Meade said he and Daniel had many good times together since their friendship began in the fall of 1959. Daniel's death came as a shock to him because it was unexpected. “It was just like somebody put a bomb in my face," Meade said. “Joe thought a lol of his kids. He was more than a friend to me.” Daniel liked to tell stories about Cordova, Alabama where he played basketball in high school. Meade said. "He was a hard worker." always wanting to do his best. Daniel was a “nice" mentor to young peo­ ple wanting to “set them straight," Meade said. “He was nice to older people too. If a guy had a problem, he would go take care of it. He’d fix it and not charge him anything. “We’ve both had our ups and downs in business. He (Daniel) didn't get a lot of breaks, but he’d start over again," Meade said praising Daniel's work ethics and determina­ tion. Meade and Daniel enjoyed fishing trips on Rice Lake for about 10 years. They fished for bluegills, sunfish and whatever happened to munch on their hooks. The two and their spouses took many trips together. Meade and Daniel often laughed about the time they were in Hawaii and ware waiting to get on an elevator. When the eleva­ tor door opened. Wilt Chamberlain was stand­ ing there and Daniel reached out to shake Chamberlain’s hand not knowing that Chamberlain had a hand full of coins. In the process of offering the friendly greeting, Daniel accidentally knocked the coins out of Chamberlain’s hand, and Meade said he can still picture Daniel on his hands and knees picking up the coins. In Tahiti, the Meades and Daniels had a harrowing experience when they were sight­ seeing in a remote area. They were riding in a jeep and as they crested a steep hill, “thou­ sands of natives were coming towards us with machetes.” Meade said he jumped out and started shaking hands and their lives were spared. To this day, Meade doesn’t know what the natives intentions were, but the scary inci­ dent had a happy ending and one that he and Daniel had been able to laugh about later. When Daniel and Meade and their wives Thanksgiving Holiday Deadlines The Sun and News reminder news ~ Display Advertising Deadlines ~ for The Reminder, The Sun and News, The Lakewood News and the Maple Valley News will be Thursday, November 20 at 5 p.m. ~ Classified Deadlines ~ for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday November 21 at Noon. Deadline for The Reminder will be Friday November 21 at 5 p.m. 06576202 Joe K. Daniel went on trips they had an agreement that they would never talk business while they were gone. When they were on vacations, “it was like it (business) didn’t exist." A car enthusiast. Daniel sometimes would help Meade obtain vehicles at the Detroit Auto Auction and^he two also would go to da»ic car xhows. Locally, in addition to his church member­ ship, Daniel was a member of the Hastings Moose and Elks Lodge. He served in the U.S. Navy from November 1955 through mid­ August 1957. He is survived by his wife Karen; children Jim and Mary Daniel, Julie and Jeff Guenther, Jill and David Wickham. Jacquie and Brian McLean; many grandchildren and other rela­ tives. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Free Methodist Church Building Fund. Hastings grad interviewed for Caledonia supt. position by Cathy Ruder Staff Writer Hastings High School graduate Wes VanDenburg was interviewed Wednesday night by the Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education for the position of super­ intendent. VanDenburg currently is serving as super­ intendent of the Belding Area Schools, a position that he has held since 2001. In his career, he also has been a high school princi­ pal. athletic director and board of education member. The Caledonia school board members, dur­ ing their October meeting, revisited the requirements they originally put forth in the search for a new superintendent. A first round of interviews brought in six finalists, includ­ ing Ron Archer of Delton and William Seguna of Fulton-Middleton, who had been a finalist for the Hastings job eventually won by Chris Cooley. However, the board report­ ed none of the six would be “a good fit” for Caledonia and the process was restarted. A press release issued by the Michigan Association of School Boards (Dr. Carl Hartman of the MASB is assisting the board with the superintendent search), stated. "The (Caledonia) Board of Education considered the established qualifications and criteria set for this position. Of all the criteria reviewed, the top priority was given to character (integrity, honesty and trustworthiness). Dr. Hartman and the Personnel Committee of the board believe that Mr. VanDenburg will demonstrate to the school community that he meets the established criteria for this posi­ tion." The board conducted a formal interview of VanDenburg Wednesday evening in the Caledonia High School library. VanDenburg was scheduled for discussions during the day with various employee groups, students and parents of the district as well. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 20. 2003 - Page 3 Gun Lake Tribe finds management firm for planned casino by Marde Westover Staff Writer Station Casinos Inc., a Las Vegas manage­ ment firm, plans to front $10 million to $15 million for land acquisition and development for the proposed Gun Lake casino The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, commonly referred to as the Gun Lake Tribe, has been working with MPM Enterprises, LLC. a Michigan limited liability company with Mt. Pleasant investors Barton LaBelle, Sid Smith and James Fabiano on the project since 1999. Station Casinos Vice President of Corporate and Government Relations Lesley Pittman said that through a chance encounter and as a networking opportunity. Station found out that MPM Enterprises and the Gun Lake Tribe were looking for management. “We were impressed with them,*’ Pittman said. Now Station has signed on for seven years to develop and manage the proposed casino plans. Station purchased a 50 percent interest in MPM and will pay $6 million after certain conditions have been completed and a possi­ ble additional $12 million total to be paid in yean six and seven of the management agree­ ment. The advanced funds from Station will be repaid with proceeds of the project financing or from gaming revenues. In the management agreement of seven ye*js, the management fee of 30 percent of the projects’ net income to will be paid to MPM. With the terms of the MPM operating agreement. Station will received the 50 per­ cent of the management fee of the first $24 million of management fees earned, then 83 percent of the next $24 million of manage­ ment fees and 93 percent of any management fees in excess of $48 million. The expected total cost of the development and construction of the casino is less than $200 million. Pittman said a rough estimate for the casino could be in two to four years. Pittman said that Station was impressed with the progress that MPM and the Gun Lake Tribe had made thus far and hope to help take another "giant step forward for the proj­ ect." ’ There have been two previous management contracts that Station has handled with Indian casinos, including a current management of Thunder Valley Casino in Sacramento. Calif., for the United Auburn Indian Community. Station also owns and operates 11 other local casinos in the Las Vegas area. The offers arc tied to the tribe placing the 145 acres northeast of U.S.-I31 near 129th Avenue, approximately 25 miles north of Kalamazoo and west of Hastings on M-179,. in a federal trust. The plan is to renovate the former Ampro Industries factory, which includes 192.000 square feet into an entertainment complex that would house as many as 75 tables. 2.500 slot machines, a buffet and a specialty restau­ rant and entertainment venue. “One great thing about partnering MPM, the Tribe and Station Casino's philosophy is that they are to give back to the community." Pittman said, "And givihg back to schools." Those who support the casino estimate it would create 4.300 jobs with 85 percent being full-time and generate $169.7 million per year, with $15 million in revenue sharing. Supporters of the project include Allegan, Kalamazoo. Gun Lake Area and Wayland chambers of commerce, among other busi­ nesses and government entities. There is a group of citizens and business people called the "Friends of the Gun Lake Indians." There also are groups opposed, led by State Senator Patricia Birkholz and some religious organizations. The Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce's opposition suggests a negative impact on the area and competition for jobs. Pittman said that many studies have shown that legalized gambling can increase employ­ ment and create a "favorable economic impact" in the area. “No matter which way this goes through or if it doesn’t go through," Waylaid Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bob Besemer said. “We should encourage the opponents and supporters to work together to make the community better for everyone." 7K to present ‘Mouse that Roared' There are a few tense moments in the Thomapple Kellogg High School's production of The Mouse that Roared." Here Nick Turnes as Will Tatum and Tully Bascom, portrayed by Alex Robinson, take scientist Professor Kokintz played with just a touch of manic humor by Dwain Reynolds. Keith Fileki's pompous General Snippet, along with WAC Jill and WAC Debbie played by Beth Beard and Jessica Glass as prisoners of war. Tickets, at $4 apiece, are available for both performances at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov 22. >• |P1NE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR Expect Street Cali... 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, MI 49046 (269)623-4058 1-877-244-5520 _____ S-“E- BAY POINTE, continued from page 1 and the third floor 8,750 square feet. The restaurant is separate from the inn connected by a walkway. The plans include extensive drainage designs. 116 parking spaces, landscape plans and views of the proposed buildings. According to County Planner Jim McManus, this property in Orangeville Township is zoned commercial. If these site plans are approved, work can begin iminediMiy. Property owners within 300 feet of the Bay Pointe property will be notified of this hear­ ing. The meeting will be held in the communi­ ty room of the Courts and Law building at 220 W. Court St in Hastings. McManus rec­ ommends calling his office at 945-1290 on Monda,. Dec. 1 to make sure that this is the location for the meeting. The Barry County Planning Department provides the planning services, including site plan review, for Orangeville Township. Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan HEADSTART • S? of beautiful, sandy frveuge • 3 Urge decks over­ looking lake • Steel Seawall • 3 large bedrooms • 23 baths • Fireplace • Large kitchen • Sliders to decks • Rec room w/wet bar • 2-car attached garage • Central air •Ceraric tile •Natural gas-Cable TV •Walk-out basement • Time to move the family to the lake • $3194)00 (2342045) Call Brad Goebel 269-330-1235 OMianae 1997 Dodge Ram 4x4 large box with high cap. Well maintained. $64100. Call Ernie @289-945-9554. At Classroom Aide (3 positions) Regular full-time: In our Delton. Hastings and Battle Creek (Munger Center) locations. Early childhood class required or complete within one year of hire. For additional information regarding these openings, please refer to CAASCM website www.caascm. Interested persons must submit an application/resume to the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. Human Resources. P.O. Box 1026. Battle Creek. MI 49016, by fax at (269) 965-1152. or by e-mail yolandac@caascm.org. Drug screen and crimi­ nal background clearance required. Physical examination and Tuberculosis (TB) test required. FOR SALE: msmacMM CHMiKV-ldteMl 2frfl.ku.Mre in Mam, dreg UM iikML cu mum 269-945-9554^ Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center New hours effective November 24,2003 SENIOR SWIM: M. W. F from 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. (free for Hastings residents) OPEN SWIMMING: M. T. TH, F from 500 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday from 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. CARDIO EXERCISE ROOM: M-F from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. M, T, Th. F from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday from 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. TF-F-N CENTER: M. W, F from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. with special events on T & Th The Community Center will be closed the following dales so our employees may enjoy the holidays with their families: November 27 & 28, December 24. 25. 26 & 31 and January 1 & 2, 2004. Watch for our new Community Education brochure to come out the first week of January. Brochures may be picked up at the public library. MainStreet Savings Bank, and at the Community Center. �Page 4 - Thursday. November 20. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Medical marijuana issue to be on ballots next year Roses to Bush, raspberries to Granholm Dear editor: With the recent pro-life success in Washington and the temporarily setback in Lansing. I thought it would help the public to have a brief overview of what is taking place on the pro-life front. On Oct. 10, Governor Jennifer Granhohn vetoed the Legal Birth Definition Act Senate Bill 395 was an attempt to define legal birth and the commencement of legal rights at the point when any non-severed portion of a child's body had been delivered outside the mother’s body. This bill went further than banning a specific abortion procedure — it defined "birth." It is believed that abortionists will try to come up with another form of abortion for late term babies. This bill was created to pro­ tect these babies and ensure that abortionists cannot seek another form this heinous act of partial birth abortion in the face of a ban. Our governor vetoed this bill, even though it received overwhelming support in the House and the Senate from both Republicans and Democrats. Even the majority of people who believe that abortion is permissablc agreed that partial birth abortion is a wicked act. 1 am disappointed and outraged. Now, the wonderful news! On Nov. 5. President George W. Bush signed the federal partial birth abortion ban law. Before signing the bill into law, he made eloquent and force­ fill remarks regarding life, including the state­ ment that life does not come from govern­ ment, it comes from the Creator of Life. How thankful 1 am for a president who believes in life and who honors God in his decisions as president of the United States. But, as was expected, pro-abortion groups filed lawsuits against this new federal law. Knowing this was imminent. President Bush was emphatic that his administration will fight vigorously to defend the law as it makes its way through the federal judicial system. This new federal law is the biggest victory for the rights of the unborn since that horrific day in history, Jan. 22, 1973, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the unborn. Bravo, President Bush! Martha Stoetzcl, President. Barry County Right to Life, Hastings School spirit needed now, more than ever To the editor: I would like to express my gratitude to those wonderful residents of Green Street for their proud display of "It’s a great day to be a Saxon” signs. This show of school spirit and support is needed now more than ever. I'm sure everyone is well aware of the recent lack of wins our young Saxon athletes are experiencing. This is not the time to point fingers and place blame, as letter writer Donald Johnson of Middleville so rudely did in last week's Banner. He apparently has no idea that many schools have h.*d "pay to participate" rules in place for many years, schools with winning records. Also, being a coach takes hard work and dedication, time away from family, put­ ting up with parents, and dealing with many, many hormones. This is the time to show our support for the coaches and our athletes. Win or lose, these kids work hard at practice, play their best dur­ ing games, and still find time for homework, friends and family. For most of these kids, high school will be their only chance to be a part of a sport they love. Believe me. I'm a very competitive person. I love to see them win. I know it's much more fun to win. But as I get older and hopefully wiser, 1 can see that life goes on, even after you lose. So, please, come to the games. Sit with your friends and neighbors. Cheer on and support these young wonderful people. It's lots of fun Go Saxons! P. S. You can't yell at the refs. Michelle Williams, Hastings Saxon mom Write Us A Letter here are the rulesT) The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. ■ Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. ■ Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one lor each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. To the editor: On Nov. 8, MiNORML held a statewide meeting at Sam's Other Joint. Gun Lake, with about 50 people showing up from all across the state. The biggest news was that the Detroit Coalition for Compassionate Care got enough signatures to get the medical marijuana issue on the Detroit city ballot for 2004. A total of 6.500 signatures were needed and together with MiNORML. more than 10,000 were col­ lected. This is a huge victory for sick people in Detroit. A medical marijuana ballot issue also is being done in Ann Arbor. MiNorml now has 11 chapters across the state. Isabella County and the University of Michigan are the newest. It was brought up at the meeting that the Chamber of Commerce has turned down our request to join them. MiNorml can “Adopt a Highway," join county rescue and search teams, have chapters in higher education, get involved with community work, but just are not good enough to join the chamber. We will be looking into this further. MiNorml has formed aji alliance with other groups in the state, and now have access to more than a quarter of a million people in Michigan. The state, with its current budget troubles, must take a look at how much money is wasted on locking up people for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Compared to alcohol, tobacco, perscription drugs and across the counter drugs, marijuana is the safest, with few side effects and it has proven to help people with certain problems to get some relief. Marijuana is not the problem. Government is. About 1,400 young people died from binge drinking last year, 420,000 people died as a result of tobacco use, 140.000 died from acci­ dents involing alcohol. 2.500 died in connec­ tion with legal drug perscriptions. 90,000 died from direct accidents in hospitals. The state has talked about releasing prison­ ers 30 days early, stating that it would save $35 million a year. If arrests for possessing small amounts of marijuana were stopped, it would not only save the state millions of dol­ lars but would also take in revenue for fines and court costs by instead issuing tickets with no jail sentences. Treatment should only be used if the court can show that a person truly needs it. To put an adult in treatment for possession of mari­ juana is a waste of money and takes away space and resources for those people who need or want help. Forgetting soldiers overseas has a history To the editor: I was going through some stuff and found this letter i vrote many years ago in the Army when stationed in Southeast Asia. I found many parallels to this day. 1 thought it might serve as a reminder to those of us back here in the U.S. if it were printed. It made me cry and made me mad how the soldiers and sailors can be forgotten in this festive time of year. “My Dear. "The holiday season is a wondrous one. I understand that all are running around and trying to enjoy all the festivities of the season. Time is taken up with our friends, family, hol­ iday festivities and the excitement of it al!. We all have a special spirit of giving and hap­ piness. “I do not want to spoil that mood. This is just a little reminder that it has been 25 days since I have received a letter or card. That may not sound like much, but our mail comes in twice a day, so that is 50 trips to an empty mailbox. “I admit that the weather over here is not very holiday like, hot and humid with tem­ peratures in the 90s, so that helps me forget that Christmas is soon to arrive. It helps me forget, until the guys show me their holiday packages. I am missing so much that is happening in the "world." I missed the annual Ohio StateMichigan game, I missed sitting down for Thanksgiving turkey, 1 am missing seeing the decorations in Bryan. I miss my friends and family and doing things with them. “I realize that what I am doing is important for all of you back home. The thing is that most back home do not even give my job or me a second thought and if they do. many are repulsed by it. It was not my idea to come to this "exotic" land. “It is not my intention to make you feel bad. It is my intention to ask if I have done something wrong to make you angry with me. I am not upset with you; I am just trying to figure out how come I am so easy to forget. When I mentioned that I had received no mail, I meant I had received no mail from anyone, not just you. “What makes me even more lonely is that many of my fellow comrades here on station are in similar circumstances. Why is it so easy to forget us? Hope this finds you healthy and happy.” Daniel R. Allen. Johnstown Township f Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional represen­ tative U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington. D.C 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Seriate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Should judge have been fired? A judge in Alabama lost his job for refusing to remove a five-ton monument to the Ten Commandments he had installed in the courthouse. Do you think he should have lost his job? This spring MiNorml and other groups across the state will try to get a lowest priori­ ty bill on local ballots across the state and Hastings may be one of the small towns where this will happen. With all the financial problems we have, it seems odd that the gov­ ernment can spend billions of ddllars to fight the marijuana issue when it should be on the bottom of the list Maybe it would be a better idea to spend money to hunt down and find Bin Laden, Hussein and others who are still running around killing people. One last note: Our education system is going down the tubes. “Leave No Child Behind." “Kids Yes" and all this talk about the best interests of our children is just talk. Let’s cut back some of these raises our politi­ cal figures got and cut back the perks, pork and waste fust. Well educated kids are less likely to get into trouble, drop out of school, or get pregnant. If we truly want to help our children, we should educate them, get involved with their lives. We shouldn’t take away after school programs and others for the kids. In the long run if we do not educate our children about drug abuse, crime will rise. Barry County MiNorml will be getting together within the next few weeks for local meetings. Join us. Go to web site. http://www.minorml.org or e-mail us at minorml@triton.net and get involved. Larry "Bonner” Lippert, Director MiNORML Hastings Editorial hit nail on head To the editor: ' Re: Fred Jacobs’ editorial in the Nov. 13 edition of the Hastings Banner. I'd just like to say Fred hit the nail right on the lazy heads of the Stare Legislature. There was a time, after I was raised in Chicago, that I thought that the Michigan political atmosphere was like a breath of fresh air. This is far from the case any more. I would be proud to sign on to Fred’s peti­ tion. but I’m afraid that firing them will just open the door for more of the same. Regardless, thanks to Fred Jacobs for bringing this to our attention so well. Bill Eastman Another dollar store in Delton? To the editor: The talk around Delton tells me we will be having another store in town. They say it’s a “Dollar General." It’s not bad to have it in Delton, but why is it being built right behind the little discount store we already have? I would think they could build it somewhere else. The dollar store we already have is a very nice little store. It has a lot of nice and useful items. And our Felpausch store has a lot of dollar things. I just wonder why it has to be built so close? And do we need another one? Frances Jelinek Delton Local band wins 1st round of competition Dear Editor: We appreciate the young people of Hastings for supporting their favorite local band on Friday night at the Orbit Room. “6 Prong Paw" won the first round in Aris’ Hometown Rock Search. They will be in the finals Dec. 12 at the Orbit Room. We are very proud of the band and the hard work they have done to get this far. The sup­ port of this great city and family has helped to make tHis possible. Nancy Williams Hastings Hie ifawdaga Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMshKiby. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics hu. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 jonn jacoos rreoanc j aeons Prwdsrt VfcePrwdeni Steven Jacoba Secretary.Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edtor) Elaine GHbed (Assstsnt Erstori Jack Campbell, Delton: Duke Ackels, Nashville: Ben Lewis, Wayland: Frances Rohr, Hastings: Margaret Wolfe, Hope Township: “Yes, absolutely. If a judge can’t follow the lawhow can he expect anyone else to be law abiding.” No, because no one iiad to believe in the words on the statue. “Absolutely not. It is our right to say what we believe, so he shouldn’t have lost his job for his beliefs.” “No on account of the court shouldn’t take prayer out of the schools and they shouldn't have ordered him to remove the Ten Commandments.” “No. he shouldn’t have lost his job over this. The Ten Commandments are important beliefs for everyone." Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Jahns Susan Temere Brett Bremer Cathy Rueter Ruth Zachary Marcre Westover • ADVERTISING DEF \RTMENT • CteMited adt accepted Monday tough Friday 800 am to 530 pm, Saturdays 83u a.m to Noon “Yes, he should have lost his job. If public buildings are going to pro­ mote Judeo-Christian beliefs, then the sayings of Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists, as well as other religions, should be included.” Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subecripdon Ratoa: $25 per year to Berry Courty $27 par year to adpreng coutoae $29 per year etoewhere POSTMASTER: Send addraas changes to: PO.BoaB HasOnga. Ml 49058-0602 Second Ches Postage Paid at Meaanga. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banne - Thursday, November 20. 2003 - Page 5 Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN Use fund balance, share pain when it starts to rain Barry County taxpayers who are able should try to make next Tuesday’s morn­ ing's public hearing on the county budget for 2004 or call their commissioners to tell them how they feel. The meeting begins al 9:30 a m at the commissioners' chambers, third floor in the courthouse. For those who missed it. the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted sever­ al weeks ago to levy the maximum legal tax rate of 5.59 mills, which will take in almost a million dollars more ($992,000) than the rolled back minimum rate, set originally at 4.89. Commissioners reasoned that moving up to that maximum rate will enable them to avoid reducing services and making cuts, and it will more than cover any anticipated deficit in the coming year. This sounds reasonable, but it overlooks a chance for the board to save taxpayers an increase in local taxes without making drastic cuts. State officials haven't told Michigan taxpayers what the cuts in programs and increase in fees will be. This is an opportunity for county government to help local taxpayers by not raising taxes and using “our" fund balance to offset any anticipated reduction in state revenue. Barry County has a tidy sum in its fund balance and the delinquent tax fund, with the combination of both representing more than $7 million available for such cir­ cumstances. We appreciate our local officials working to save funds for such a prob­ lem when it exists. That's just goed management. But now they need to dip into that “rainy day fund" to help taxpayers in hard times. A fund balance often is referred to as a rainy day fund because it's like a savings account. Well, we want to use cur savings account. Ladies and gentlemen, it's start­ ing to rain. Some call for the County Boe-.d r.aembers to levy the maximum allowable tax rate because they'll need it So will the taxpayers all over Michigan. Economic times are tough for everybody and the only way we're going to get through this without gut­ ting the system is to work together without taking advantage of one another. Barry County taxpayers will be paying more and gening less in state programs, that's for certain. Barry County elected officials need to take this into account. Michigan has made serious budget cuts in the last three years because of decreas­ ing revenue and rising expenses, particularly in health care. Though Barry County appears to be in pretty good shape right now, this may not be the case a short dis­ tance down the road, and that’s a better time to consider raising local tax rates. But now isn't a good time to soak beleaguered taxpayers for more and then cut servic­ es. Besides not being afraid to dip into the fund balance and delinquent tax fund, the board should take a cue from their counterparts in Allegan County by sharing the pain. Allegan has agreed to raise each board member's health insurance contribution from 10 to 20 percent, to freeze its wages, to take no per diem pay for conferences and training seminars, to re-evaluate which meetings are eligible for per diem pay and has discussed eliminating longevity pay. Allegan commissioners rightly hold that they can't ask employees and departments to absorb cuts when they themselves aren’t sharing the sacrifices. The Allegan board's moves are expected to save the county only about $21,000, but it's the thought that counts. And when everybody else accepts a little less money, the savings can accumulate. Some Barry board members have been able to parlay the per diem and benefits system into a pretty decent full-time compensation package worth as much as $25,000 to $35,000 annually. With that in mind. I challenge the Barry County Commissioners to reduce their representation on appointed public bodies such as the Pa-ks and Recreation Commission. They are paid for attending these meetings while volunteers are not. I challenge the commissioners to refuse per diem pay for attending workshops and seminars and accept only mileage and expenses I challenge commissioners to absorb a larger percentage of costs foi their health insurance premiums. Few occupations give such generous benefits to part-time employees as it is. Being a county commissioner should not be a full-time job with full-time bene­ fits. Board members should define their roles only as legislative and policy setting. The Barry County Board of Commissioners can take a healthy step toward posi­ tive public relations by taking in a little less money for themselves. It would send a message to everybody that our county officials are serious and concerned about the troubled times we see ahead. The other important message they can send is very simply. “It’s starting to rain." — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics of Edward Jones and Co. When Investing, Get on "Same Page" as Spouse Communication is the key to successful marriages. But a surprising number of married couples may think they communicate well, only to discc<cr that they have radically dif­ ferent ideas about one of the most important aspects of their life together - their money. At least that's the finding of a recent research project completed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The study showed that men tend to estimate the family income 5 percent higher than their wives. And men view their family wealth - stocks, bonds, home equity, etc. - as 10 percent higher than wives do. Also, wives believe that family debts are about S500 higher than husbands. This "disconnect" could lead to problems when it comes to making important savings and investment decisions. For example, hus­ bands. operating under inflated assumptions of income and assets, may be more inclined to spend, rather than save. Conversely, wives, concerned about higher debts and lower income and resources, may favor n.nre conser­ vative investments. In fact, other studies have shown that this may well be true. Of course, in anyone's individual situation, it might not be particularly helpful to general­ ize on how husbands and wives think differ­ ently about saving and investing. Nonetheless, to make sure you and your spouse are working together toward your common long-term financial goals, you may want to consider the following suggestions: • Review your finances regularly - Don't assume that you and your spouse know the exact same things about your income, savings and investments. Take the time to "put all your cards on the table." And do it regularly, because things change all the time - one of you make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that 1 have commanded you; and k). I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Timothy 3:13-17, "But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiv­ ing and being deceived. But you must contin­ ue in the things which you have learned and been assured of. knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for cor­ rection. for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." John 8:31-32 "Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:34-36: “Jesus answered them. ‘Most assuredly. I say to you. whoever com­ mits sin is a slave of sin. Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." (3) How shall we then live? Bible prescrip­ tions in Hebrews 11: "Now faith is the sub­ stance of things hoped for. the evidence of things not seen.But without faith it is impos­ sible to please Him. for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a re warder of those who diligently seek Him." Romans 10:17 "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God... For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness suggestions, you and your spouse can work together to make continual progress toward your objectives. And. as you know from any endeavor in life, any job is easier when people pull in the same direction. STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT4T SBC Ccmmunicatxxis Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobl Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg’s Company McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pfizer Inc. Wai Man 19,14 23.11 52.73 7.44 46 50 36.74 36.70 35.15 38 68 16.11 1261 41.62 88 94 23.28 51.94 35.13 24.70 54.16 4.86 9.26 51.77 34.18 54.72 +.07 -.43 -54 -.59 -.02 +.13 -.19 -.90 -2.92 -.41 +.30 Gold $396.15 Qttuar Oflvcl <£ TP WJO Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 962416 138 +10.X +$.30 •113.63 +200M -J7 +286 +.06 •1.40 +.84 +.01 -.19 •1.25 +3.38 ■3.56 Let’s remember soldiers over the holidays To the editor: With the holidays upon us. 1 would like to express my appreciation to the many men and women serving our country. These mothers, fathers, son, daughters, husbands and wives need to know that they have not been forgotten. Those who have served know how lonely it can be when you are so far away from family and friends for the holidays. Only those who have served realize what they have endured, the conditions under which they have had to live, hew they march until they are told to stop or slop until they arc told to march. They obey orders instantly and without hesitation, but they are not without spirit or individual dignity. They will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay and still find ironic humor in it all. They have seen more suffering and death than they should have seen in a lifetime. They have wept in public and in private for friend; who have fallen in combat and still manage to hold their heads high. They listen to rock 'n' rod. 'lip-hop. rap. jazz or swing and weapons fr.e. They may forget to brush their teeth, but never to clean their rifle. They are self-sufficient They have two sets of fatigues: washing one while wear­ ing the other. They can cook their own meals and mend their own clothes. If they are thirsty, they share the water, if hungry, the food. They can use their hands like weapons and weapons like they were hands They can ‘Bible Prescriptions’ answers 5 troubling questions To the editor: Why do we need religion (Christianity)? This is the question I received several weeks ago from a doctor I was talking with about a book I call. "Bible Prescriptions." I thought it deserved a truthful, honest and Biblical answer. I thought it deserved a Biblical answer because we dcsperatelj need the truth about (1) Where did we come from? (2) Why are we here? (3) How shall we then live? (4) Where do we go from here? (5) Are there any options0 The dictionary says religion is the belief in a super human power to be obeyed and wor­ shipped as creator and ruler of the universe. The dictionary also says God (or god) is, "most important." Let’s see if we can find the, "Bible Prescriptions" for these questions, which cause so much human pain and suffer­ ing. (1) Where did we come from? Bible pre­ scriptions in Genesis 1: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Then God said. "Let Us make man in Our image. So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him. male and female He created them." John 1: 1 -5. "in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God. and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him. and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the dark­ ness. and the darkness did not comprehend it" (2) Why arc we here? Bible prescriptions in Matthew 28: “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying. ’All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and may get a raise, one of you has noticed some­ thing unusual in your investment statement, etc. If you work with an investment profes­ sional who conducts regular reviews of your financial situation, you and your spouse have the perfect opportunity to scrutinize the same information. • Discuss your goals - With careers, kids and all the activities of everyday life, you and your spouse may not have a lot of time to discuss topics such as retirement, college funding and other long-term financial goals. But you need to make the time. If you each have different conceptions of your ultimate financial destina­ tions. you'll have a hard time agreeing on the proper strategies for getting there. Make sure each of you knows when the other would like to retire, what sort of retirement lifestyle you envision, what kind of contributions you're thinking of for your children's college educa­ tion, etc. • Reach common ground - If you and your spouse have different investment personalities, you may well have to find some "common ground." That is. if one of you is an "aggres­ sive" investor, while the other is "conserva­ tive." you might have to chart a course that is considered "moderate." If one of you is unhap­ py with the way you are investing as a couple, then nobody really comes out ahead. • Keep your records accessible - in some marriages, one partner manages the finances so completely that the other spouse doesn't even know how to find the investment state­ ments. tax records and other documents. That is a recipe for disaster - if something were to happen to the "in-the-know" spouse, the other one could face big delays in taking control of much-needed assets. By following these basic (right-wiseness), and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes." (4) Where do we go from here? Bible pre­ scriptions in Revelation: “And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire... But there shall by no means enter it (heaven) anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lambs Book of Life. (5) Arc there any options? Bible prescrip­ tions in John and this is the record: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. "He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I ha\e written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God. that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God." John 3:7. “Do not marvel that I said to you. 'You must be bom again’ "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16. "He who believes in the Son has everlast­ ing life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see fife, but the wrath of God abides on him." “As You have given Him (Jesus Christ) authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him. 3 "And this is eternal life, that they may know You. the only tree God. and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." Rus Sarver Hastings save a life or take it because this is their job. This is just a mere reminder for us all, to remember those who arc protecting our free­ dom and watching our backs so we can enjoy the holidays with family and friends. So please, let us not forget the many men and women from our community during the holi­ day season and "salute" them for a job well done by wishing them all a very “Merry Christmas" and all the best for a safe holiday season. Virginia Wager. Hastings. Mother of Sgt. Robert (Potter) Apfelbaum. 101st Airborne, Iraq Budget cuts could eliminate 4-H program To the editor: As Governor Jennifer Granholm struggles to balance the state budget, one of the items now being discussed for elimination is MSU Extension, which includes 4-H. What a shame to destroy a program that reaches over 2,300 children in Barry and Allegan counties alone! A 4-H project teach­ es children to plan and implement, to be inter­ viewed, and to work together. Ultimately, the successes give children a feeling of accom­ plishment. No school environment can mimic that of 4|-H... it’s a much more one-on-one situation. 4-H is what every school classroom would love to be like; hands-on. learn as you do, with a small teacher-to-student ratio. So many of the 4-H projects arc teaching life-long skills and enjoyments. It’s no* just sewing and animal husbandry. If you check out the list of 4-H projects available, they include hydroponics, public speaking, cloth­ ing selection, commodities marketing, for­ eign affairs and so many more projects that involve skills that will be used in later life. Another overlooked feature of 4-H is the teaching of parliamentary procedure. This is usually the first place children become inter­ ested in the "governing* process. They are taught the election procedures, business meeting standards, and how to discuss the pros and cons of an idea No corporate employee or even a politician is successful without the ability to work in a committee! I apply skills every day that I learned as a 4-Her. long ago... probably as much from 4­ H as I ever use from my years of education leading up to my college degree. I would hope your readers would be will­ ing to express their dismay over the destruc­ tion of a 100-year-old tradition that helps so many kids in our counties! Please, contact one of those listed below. The list of budget eliminations goes to committee in Lansing on Friday, and the committees are hoping to have it decided before Thanksgiving. That’s only a week to let our governor, representative and senator know that this is a valuable program that we want to see kept in place. • Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, PO Box 30013, Lansing. MI 48909, Fax: 517-335­ 6863. • Stale Senator Patricia Birkholz, 23rd Senate District. PO Box 30036 Rm 805 Lansing, MI 48909-7536, Fax: 517-373­ 5849. Lansing. MI 48909-7514. Fax: 517­ 373-6979 Deneen Lindberg. Business owner and 4-H leader. Hastings Hunting injury ... Chiropractic can help Nashville Family Chiropractic Center Now Accepting New Patients (517) 852-2070 Blue Cross PPO. Medicare. PPOM Provider Protect Your Car Before Winter Fall Special $20.00 OFF ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING BOVS BACK AT THE SHOP! Removes fine scratches, road grime & oxidation Restores and protects paint - Safe for dearcoat finishes Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning & detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 8 1/4 mile south of Stete St 269/945-5607 5 �Page 6 - Thursday, November 20, 2003 - The Hastings Banner l or a Quarlcr ol a ( cniurx we luv^hccn l.ocalK Operated In lheW RI XnuniK.. ...AN/) WI'RI I’ROl 7)01 II ! WF ARE A FULL SERVICE FUNERAL PROVIDER AND OFFER THE FAMILIES IN BARRY COUNTY UNPARALLELED SERVICES AND FACILITIES INCLUDING. Traditional senices; • Prices to fit all budgets - guaranteed; Dignified affordable cremation services; • Phy room for children; Alternate disposition services; • Library of resource materials; Free pre-planning counseling. • Free informative pamphlets. Scning all faiths; Generations of families depend on WREN Funeral Home to be THERE WHEN THEY NEED US... .AND OUR TRADITION WILL CONTINUE! Call us today! 269-945-2471 WREN Funeral Home______________ 1401 North Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 Dasid C Wwn. Director Worship Together... ..at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... nSJkSKKTMEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Mi 49050 Pastor, Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sundas Service: 9:30 UB.; Sunday School 11.0 *jd.; Sunday Evening Service 6W p.m. Bible Study St Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6JO pjn ST. ROSICATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jcffenan. Father Al RumcII. PaMot Saturday Mast 4.30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 30 a m. and I IDG a.m.; ConfeuMMi Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W CLiytoo Gamson. P*m«< Sunday School 9.30 aun.; classes for an ages. Morning W^ihip 10.45 un. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Senice. 6:00 p.m. Wedneaday activities 7 .-OU p.m. are Rainbows m I j Bible Quiz ikgra 2 thnxrjh « tirsi grade), Kids Chib or Jura<< bible quiz tagea 2-i2>: Youth Minuuita a Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19): Adult BUc Study No age limit’. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHLRCH 3185 N Broadwav. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11 -00 un.; Sunday School. 10 am. for all ages EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion. ~ 315 W Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W Center St). Church Office (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe 01. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Suu-lay School at 10 a m Sunday Nurse. / Available at 10 a_m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Brondway Rev Timm Oyer Pastor Sunday Services: 9.45 a_m Sunday School Hour. 11.00 a_m Miming Worship Service; 600 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday 700 pm Seniors for Adults, lectu and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 tm. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543 Sunday School al 9:45 a.m. Worship 11:00 ajn.; Evening Service at 6 00 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pjn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pauor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 ajn.-l I a.m.. PO. Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 ajn. Nursery provided. Junior church Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Pause Services 7:30 p.m For more infonnauon call the church office WOODGROVE BRETHREN . CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator Sunday School 9:30. Church Service 10:30 ajn. HOPE UNI TED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott Cbjrvh phone. 269­ 945-4995 Church website www. hopeum org Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours. WcdVTburs.. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Morning 9JC un. Sunday School. 10:45 aus. Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 pjn. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Sonshioe PieSchoal (ages 3&4) Tuesday.Thursday from 9­ 11:30 am.. 12-2:30 pjn Wednesday 6-8 p.m Ptoneer Club ;Gr K 5; and Middle School Youth, tevemog meal at 6 pjn.). Wednesday 6-8 p m. Jr High Youth (Gr 6. 7 RS). Wednesday. 7 pjn. - Pr yer Meeting, (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MAfTHlA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURt.H 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services 9:15 am. Morning Prayer; lIDO a m. Holy Communion. Weut -day Evening Prayer services 64JU "tn foe mure tn: wmaUm call 7>--'*j7u □i Kev. Dwvid I. H tstwick ‘UM9604. traditional 19'8 Book jf Cunmi-m Prayer used iur all servic­ es. Affiliated with (he Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlaun.H<«u.gv Pasto. Dan Currie. Semw Pastor. Paste: Dave Wood Sr. - Aduh Ministries. Pastor Rvan White. Youth. 9-30 a.m Sunday School tor all ages. 10:45 ajn.. Morning Worship Service; 600 pjn.. Evening Service; '’DO pjn. Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office, 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor Duo Roecue. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery childrm's ministry, youth group, aduh small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOW SHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-filled church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun Pruve A Worship 10:30 am.. 600 pm.; Wed 6.30 pm Jesus Club for bey’ A girls ages 4-12 Pastors David anil Rose MaclXmald An oasis of God s love Where Everyone ts Someone Special " For lofonnabon call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 ( 269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors’ (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class IODO am.; Worvhm 1 DO am.. 6.00 p.m Wednesday: Bible Class 700 p.m.. Classes for all ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Deiton Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School for ail ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided Jr. Cnurch Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday e v entng s I his information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WHEN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FD.1.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • ‘Prescriptions" USS. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hasting*. Michigan ST. O OIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH NaabviUe. Res. Al RuueU. Putor. A miwon of St. Roae Catholic Church. Hastings Mau Sunday at 9JO am. • GRACE OF GOD FELLOW SHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building Pastor James McKelvev (269) 623-8857 Sunday Service 10:30 am.-ooon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 State Rd (Curner of State Rd. and Bukwood St acrou from Tua.'. Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Gtaybdl. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Putor of Counseling A Visitation. Doo Brail. Phoue 269-945-9121. Nunery available for all services. Sunday School for all ages 9JU a.m. Adult classes: Jesus Can Relate. Par mung Teenagers A ’I he Fruit o< the Spoil. Aurship service at IGJ0 am. ScruNM Topic through November 2nd. "Home Improve­ ment Series.' Kid's For Christ Kr30 am. (Jiuing woraiup iur 4 year. Jmi 3rv vrade). pan Sunday Evening ae.-.k* 6.0U p.m. Weaneuay Midveek; 9D0 a.m. Scamp- (Sen>uf Citizens) Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Sing’n Share (Adults) Youm 6th 12th grades, and CLC (ChnstiM Life Ouby 3 yn old itmi 5<h Grade. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor Thursday, Nov. 20 - 9D0 a.m. Pasty Hour Mixing; 3:45-7:45 p.m Clapper Kids; 5:45-7DO pjn. Grace Notes; 7:00 pm.. Adventures. 7DO pjn. Choir. Friday, Nov. 21 -6D0 p.m. Pasty Meat Cutting Saturday. Nov. 22 - Pasty Sale; UDO a.m Youth Mintun Prayer Tune; 8D0 p.m. Narcotic* Anonymou*. Sunday. Nov. 23 - 8 00 A 10:45 a.m Wunhtp; 9:30 ajn. Sunday School. 12 45 p.m. Jail Worship; 6DO-8DO pjn. Middle School Youth Group; 6D04.DO pjn. High School Youth Group, luesda.. Nov. 25 - 7 DO p.m Vision Tzam; "’.DO pjn. Overeaten Anonymous. W.dnesday. Nov. 26 10D0 ajn. Wonhralchers; 7 DO p.m The Way HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hasting*. Ml 49058 (269-945-9574) fawW voyager net Barrier free building with elevator to ail floors Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education: Norm Bourns. Music Dirertor. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 ajn. - Sunday School. 9-30 a.m. - LIVE' Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Refreshments; 11 DO a.m Traditiotial Service. Sunday School. Nuncry is provided during both worship services. Junior church i» for age* five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7 DO p.m. Bell Chutf rehearsal 8 00 Chancel Choir rehearsal THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7D0 pjn prayer meeting in the lounge FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Z3I S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 ( 269 ) 945-5463 Nelson F. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunda Services - 9.00 ajn. Traditional Worship; I0DU ajn. Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 10:10 ajn. Church School; 11:20 a.m. Cnotemporar/ Worship The 9D0 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH-A.M 1220 The 11:20 Service is btoadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nunery is provided fur both servic­ es. SPECIAL EVENTS: Srraday Nov. 23 • ( ommunioa both servic­ es, Middle High Sri up Love Tree DELTON - Gerald “Jerry" Torres, of Delton, passed away suddenly Nov. 14,2003, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jerry was bom Feb 7. 1985yin Fort Riley, Kansas, the son jfLuis and Laura (Lyttle) Tones. He attended Hastings High School and was currently working on his GED. An employee of Dustins Lawn Care, Jerry enjoyed fishing, heavy metal music, and video games. He is survived by his parents, brothers, Ethan and Benjamin at home. Luis of Texas and Manuel of Maryland; his giundfathei, Gerald Edward Lyttle of Hastings; his grand­ mother. Conchita Torres of Puerto Rico; aunts and uncles Lisa and Willie Murray and Robert and Cheryl Lyttle. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 18. 2003 al Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Deiton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, contributions co a charity of your choice will be appreciat­ ed. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Deiton. DEITON - Cameron J. Cn’ly. of Delton, died suddenly Nov. 14. 2003, c ie to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Cameron was bom Nov. 12, 1986 in Greenville, South Carolina; the son of John and Maria (Alverson) Crilly. A junior al Delton Kellogg High School, Cameron moved here a year ago with his family from South Carolina. He enjoyed drawing, fishing, music and his friends. A budding poet, he had one of his poems published. Cameron was a car enthusiast, auto shop being his favorite class, and had planned on customizing cars as a career. Despite moving here from a sunny climate, Cameron joined the ski club and fell in love w'ith the sport. A devoted big brother to his little sisters, he will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his father John, sisters, Andrea. Amanda, Ashley and Amber all at home; grandmothers, Betty (Mike) Murrel of Delton and Rosita Alverson of Greenville, South Carolina; his grandfather, John (Ruby) Crilly of Deming, New Mexico; half brother, Robert Wilson of Georgia and his aunts, Jill and Angela. He was preceded in death by his mother Maria on August 29, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Wedw'tay, Nov. 19. 2003 at Faith United Methodist Church 503 S. Grove (M 43), Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Delton Kellogg High School Auto Shop will be appreciated. Myrtle B. Bryans Leland “Lee” Hamp passed away last fhursday (mid-day) peacefully in his sleep. He was raised in Cadillac, and attended Union High School in Grand Rapids. He lived mo.4 of is adult life in Hastings, where he was a founding member of the Elks Lodge and active in the Exchange club. He was a U.S Army Veteran, and 85 years of age. For the last 27 years of his working career he rep­ resented Mid-States Steel & Wire Company throughout Michigan and in parts of Ohio and Indiana. Lee built a good and happy life with his wife Maurene (Willetts): and raised four chil­ dren. Lawrence (Larry), Willo (Gordon) Fuhr, Kenneth (Corky), and Leo (Charlene). He leaves eight grandchildren and eight gieat grandchildren, and beloved sister-in-law Elda Willits of California. Lee was quietly active in local affairs. He took great pride in his Elks membership and his role in founding the lodge. He enjoyed sports - particularly amateur sport. He was a golf and billards player of rare skill. He loved his community and his country. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ruth and Freeman Hamp, by brothers Burke and Pat, by grandson, Lee. and a host of beloved friends and extended family. While health permitted he regularly attend­ ed (and always remained a faithful member of) Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. zXrrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, and funeral services were held Sunday at Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Father Chuck McCabe), where his ashes were interred in the memorial garden. Lee would want all his friends to care for and help (as> possible) all the nation's veterans - particu­ larly those of the “Greatest Generation." Memorial contributions to Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 315 W.Center St., Hastings, or Barry Community Hospice. 450 Meadow Run. Hastings, Ml 49058. Rest in peace, soldier boy - day is done. HASTINGS - Myrtle B. Bryans, age 92, of Hastings, died Thursday, Nov. 13. 2003 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Bryans was bom on Oct. 9, 1911 in Montcalm County, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur and Lilas (Huntley) Coleman. She came to the Hastings area at age 5. She attended Fisher, Quimby and Hastings schools. She was married to Carl R. Bryans on Aug. 4, 1928. She lived most of her married life in the Hastings area. She was employed as a clerk in many Hastings businesses. Myrtle was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Bryans is survived by daughters, Betty James of Hastings, Belva (Robert) Barry of Woodland, Evelyn (Kenneth) Sprague of Hastings, Elaine (Raymond) Cooley of Hastings; sons, Robert (Marilyn) Bryans of Hastings and Richard (Betty) Bryans of Middleville; 16 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and sister, Inez Miller of Hastings. Preceded her in death were her husband. Carl on March 9, 1991; brother Aldon Coleman; half sister Nita Martz; brother-in­ law Orval Fountain and son-in-law. Robert James. Services were held Saturday. Nov. 15,2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Roberta Shaffer officiating. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hastings or charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Robert W. Farrish, Jr. GREENVILLE - Robert W. Farrish, Jr., age 34, of Greenville died Saturday. Nov. 8, 2003. He is survived by his wife Cora, whom he married on September 3,1994; his son Robert W. Farrish III; his parents Robert and Joyce Farrish of Kentwood; his sister Rebecca (Jim) Shirley of Mississippi; his brother Keith Farrish of Kentwood; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Charles and Chris Fariee of Woodland; his brother-in-law Chadmon (Rebecca) Fariee of Woodland; his sisters-inlaw Catherine Fariee and Charity Fariee. both of Lake Odessa; and his nephews Alex, Johnny. Kenny and Caleb. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Nov. 11 at Hurst Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by Hurst Funeral Home. Greenville. DELTON - Richard J. “Ric" Swinehart, of Delton, died suddenly Friday, Nov. 14. 2003 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ric was bom July 4, 1985. in Grand Rapids, the son of Rodney and DeEtte (Baker) Swinehart and lived his 18 years in the Delton area. An employee of Dustins Lawn Service, he loved snowmobiling. listening to music, writ­ ing his own rap songs, Christmas, the compa­ ny of his friends and his family. A hunting and fishing enthusiast; his first time hunting and the first day out, at the age of 12. he gut a buck. He will be sadly missed by his parents and his family that include brothers. Kody and Casey at home; a sister. DeEtte Robin at home; grandmothers. Pat Baker and Linda Swinehart; great grandmother, DeEtte Baker, many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends and one of his best friends. Dennis Rasnake. He was preceded in death by his grandfa­ thers, Roger Swinehart and Richard Baker and his grandmother, Lupc Liceaga. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Dehon. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service wilt be conducted Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003 1 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Chunh. 503 S. Gfove <M-43), Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Inuramein Brush Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flower s, memorial contributions to the Ric Swinehart Monument Fund will be appreciated. “Lord, take him home. Dad. take Ric fish­ ing for me, will ya? We love you Ric." Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Elaine N. Mesecar MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Elaine N. Mesecar. age 72, of Middleville, formerly of Freeport, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003 at Carveth Village, Middleville. Mrs. Mesecar was bom on Oct. 30. 1931 in Middleville, the daughter of Lowell and Sylvan Tagg. She was raised in Middleville and Freeport area and attended Delton, Algonquin, Macomber and Freeport schools, graduating in 1950 from Freeport High School. She was married to Merton I. Mesecar on Dec. 2, 1951 in Freeport, and lived in the Freeport area thereafter. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing and retired in 1997 after 31 years of service. Mrs. Mesecar was a member of Freeport United Methodist Church, and Wednesday PM Bowling League in Hastings and attend­ ed many city, state and national tournaments. Elaine was a homemaker, she enjoyed knit­ ting and crocheting for family and friends and donated many of her crocheted lap afghans to Love Inc. and Tender Care patients. Most of all she was a caring. loving moth­ er. grandmother, great grandmother and sis­ ter. She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. She is survived by her son, Gary (Kathleen) Mesecar of Lake Odessa; three daughters, Ellen (Robert) Smart of Lake Odessa. Irene (Robert) Tribble of Hastings, Dorenc (Daniel) Owen of Middleville; two sisters. Donna Tagg of Freeport, and Ruth Tagg of Hastings; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband. Merton I. Mesecar. son, Gordon L. Mesecar; grand­ sons. Darren Mesecar and baby boy Tribble; her parents, Lowell and Sylvan Tagg. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 21, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. George Speas and Pastor Paul Peterson officiating. Interment Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport United Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice Care. The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. • Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. �The Hastings B inner — Thursday. November 20. 2003 — Page 7 Felpausch hires two new directors Joe K. Daniel Richard H. Belson HASTINGS - Joe K. Daniel, age 72, of Hastings, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Daniel was bom on Jan. 19, 1931 in Cordova. Alabama, the son of Paul and Eunice (Purdy) Daniel. He was raised in the Cordova area and attended schools there. While in high school he was honored as “Mr. Cordova", graduat­ ing in 1949 from Cordova High School. He has lived continuously in the Hastings area since 1949. He served in the U.S. Navy from Nov. 9, 1955 until his honorable discharge Aug. 13. 1957. He served on a submarine while travel­ ing to Korea and Japan. He was stationed in Long Beach, CA. He was married to Karen S. Bracy on Feb. 3, 1989. Mr. Daniel owned and operated several automobile ser ice stations in Hastings for many years. He previously did house painting for local contractors. He was a member of Free Methodist Church, member of the Hastings Moose and Elks Lodges, member of McDonald’s and the Tick Tock Breakfast Clubs, enjoyed fishing, building bird houses, story telling, and he was an avid car enthusiast. Mr. Daniel is survived by his wife Karen; children, Jim and Mary Daniel (Stephany, Kyersten, Alexandria. Sami and Trey), Julie and Jeff Guenther (Paul, Simion, Effie, Isaiah), Jill and David Wickham (Ben. Josh, and greai grandson Tommy). Jacquie and Brian McLean (Claudia, Joey (namesake)); brother, Harold and Linda Daniel; sister. Betty and Ron Teesdale; special cousin. Rush Stidham and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were his parents. Fan! and Eunice Daniel. Services will be held Thursday. Nov. 20. 2003, 11 a.m., at Wren Funeral Home, with Rev. Donald Brail officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Free Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Richard H. Belson. age 69. of Hastings, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003 at home. Richard was bom on July 24, 1934 in Hastings, the son of John C. and Elma E (Norton) Belson. He was raised in Barry County, attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1951. He was married to Edna E. Ezell on Aug. 14.1955 at Lafayette. Georgia, and resided in the Hastings area thereafter. Richard was employed at Maynards Water Conditioning, and Herbrucks Poultry Ranch for 20 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy in Korea. He received a National Defense Service Medal. He was a member of the American Legion and the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Richard was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for golfing, fishing and hunting. Most of all he was a caring and loving hus­ band. father, grandfather and great grandfa­ ther, and enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Edna E. Belson; three sons. Richard M. (Mary A.) Belson of Sturgis. Ronald B. Belson of Middleville and Randy! J. Belson of Middleville; nine grandchildren. Brandon Belson. Alec Belson. Rachel Belson. Bryan Belson. Nicole (Matt) Schultz, Mandy (Robert) Voorhees. Deanna Lovell, Richard Rose. Matthew Rose; six great grandsons. Dylan Schultz. Tanner Schultz. Brett Schultz, Easton Voorhees. Ronnie Voorhees. Gabriel M. Lovell; brother, Clifford (Laurie) Belson of Paw Paw; sister. Norma (Joe) Lincc of Mission, Texas: tovcral nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elma Belson: brothers, Veryl Belson and Ron Belson; sisters. Nora Seeber and Erma Belson. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 17. 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor Douglas Beason officiat­ ing. Interment Irving Cemetery, Irving Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Research. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. |Susie V. Ray| HASTINGS - Susie V. Ray. age 79, of Hastings, died Monday, Nov. 17. 2003 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Ray was bom on Nov. 6. 1924 in Londonderry. Ohio, the daughter of Jessie and Clara (Branscom) Clary. She was railed in the Londonderry area and attended Boblett schools. She was married to Rev. Everett A. Ray on Feb. 20. 1944. Mrs. Ray was a homemaker and assisted her husband in pastoring United Brethen Churches for many years. She was a member of Pennfield United Brethren Church, enjoyed gardening, cook­ ing. sewing and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Ray is survived by her daughters. Carolyn (Rod) Hofstetter of Manitou, OK. Karen (Jim) Bakita of Banister. Candy (Paul) Oesterle of Mason. Cheryl (Chuck) Wymer of Nashville and Cindy (Steve) Vipond of Hastings; sons. Thomas (Tammy) Ray of Hastings and Timothy (Nicole) Ray of Albion; 21 grandchildren and 26 great grand­ children; sisters. Ival (Bud) Dye. Alice (Melvin) Sietz, Effie (Roy) Palmer, Majel Current, Marcella Doles, Judy (Jim) Harper, brothers. Delbert (Ann) Clary and Ronnie (Linda) Clary. Preceding her in death were her father, husband. Everett Nov. 10. 2003; and infant son. Everett Ray Jr. Visitation will be Thursday. Nov. 20 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday. Nov. 21. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald W. Gallaway officiating. Burial will be at the Dale Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or Tendercare of Hastings. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Diane Meyer has been named director of general merchandise and health and beauty care and Jon Pich has been appointed direc­ tor of bakery and deli for the Felpausch food stores, headquartered in Hastings. Meyer began her career with Felpausch in 1972. when the company opened a ladies apparel shop that was located in the newly remodeled Hastings supermarket. She man­ aged the shop until 1975, when she was pro­ moted to general merchandise/hcalth and beauty care manager. After five years in that role, she was promoted to assistant store manager in Hastings. She was promoted to store director in 1990 and held that position for the next eight years in the Hastings and Charlotte stores. Meyer in 1998 was appointed to coordina­ tor of special projects, which included the implementation and roll out of RENEW, an inventory control program, and FOCUS (Focus On Customer Ultimate Service). She was promoted to director of risk management in 2001 and has served in that position for the past two years. “Diane does an excellent job at whatever challenges she takes on and we arc excited to have all of the experience that Diane brings to her new position," said Janine Dalman, direc­ tor of public relations for Felpausch. Jon Rich began his career vith Felpausch in 1984 as a carryout for the Bellevue store. He was later promoted to night manager. In 1987, he entered the bakery apprenticeship program at t)ie Pennfield store. After his training period, he became the assistant bak­ ery manager at both Coldwater and Minges Brook stores. From 1990 through 1999, he held the position of bakery manager at Eaton. Rapids and Minges Brook, then bakery mer­ chandiser until 1999, when he was promoted to diiector of Bakery. “Jon brings years of merchandising experi­ ence and we are excited for what Jon will bring to the area of deli as the director of bak­ ery and deli.” Dalman said. J'fewborn babies BOY, Drew Thomas Taffee Johnson, bom at Spectrum Hospital on Oct. 25 al 5:58 p.m. to Mike and Kim Johnson of Alto. Weighing 9 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Hunter William, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 22, 2003 to Angela Williams and Bryan Belles of Battle Creek. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 3/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Beyonca Shanay, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 23. 2003 at 5:28 p.m. to Elizabeth Massie and Anthony Molson of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Gene Allen Taggart, Middleville and Maria Remirez Salazar. Grand Rapids. Keith Edward Steams. Hastings and Amber Ann Moore, Hastings. GIRL. Elizabeth June, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct 23. 2003 at 10:21 p.m. to Angel and Kyle Christopher of Vermontville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jonah David, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 27, 2003 at 9 p.m. to Bethony Holes and John Schilthroat of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 on. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Carleigh Faith, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct 21, 2003 at 3:15 p.m. to Daniel and Jennifer Lundquist of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Kaelynn May. bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 24, 2003 at 12.-09 p.m. to Jimmy and Tammy Brown of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Alexis Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 30, 2003 at 10:15 p.m. to Theron and Becky Barlow of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Meek-Leckron engagement announced Jon Rich Proud grandparents are Andy and Pat Johnson of Hastings and Dan and Mary Java of Hastings. Danny and Carolyn Leckron of Columbus, IN and Jim and Becki Meek of Hastings are delighted to announce the engagement of Lori Ann Leckron and Scott T-mothy Meek. Lori is a 1992 graduate of North High School and a 1996 graduate of Liberty University. She is currently employed at Health Motion Physical Therapy. Scott is a 1996 graduate of Barry County Christian School and attended Cedarville University and Cornerstone University. He is currently employed by MCC Construction. The wedding is planned for Feb. 28, 2004 at Ada Bible Church. BOY, Cody J., bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 3, 2003 at 6:38 p.m. to Feather Wecdall and John Pasquarelli of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Alexis Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 2, 2003 at 1:51 p.m. to Darcey (McGhan) Markwart and Andrew Markwart of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Tyler Curtis, bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 4, 2003 at 10:15 a.m. to Elizabeth Deryke and Don Lynch of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. I oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, McKenzie Ann, bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 2, 2003 at 6:27 p.m. to Crystal Johnson und Chris Tobin of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. BOY, Asher Jadon, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 4. 2003 at 9:18 p.m. to Jonathan and Hendricka Peters of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Arlene Tungate| KENDALLVILLE, IN - Arlene Tungate, of Kendallville, Indiana, formerly of Delton, passed away Wednesday. Nov. 12, 2003. Arlene was bom June 12, 1926 in Kendallville. IN, the daughter of John and Ethel (Grossman) Goody. She and her husband Horace were the for­ mer owners of the Prairie Schooner in Prairieville. While living in Anchorage, Alaska, she operated a foster care home, where she cared for chiIdren and over 50 were adopted to fam­ ilies, while living at her home. Arlene worked for over 30 years at the flea market in Okeechobee. Florida; where she bought and sold antiques. She was a former member of the Delton V.F.W. Auxiliary, the American Legion Post 484 Auxiliary in Hickory Comers, and a member of the Moose Lodge. A dog breeder and a hunter, Arlene, once shot a moose with a 64 inch span rack. Known by her grandchildren as “Blue Jean Grandma." she will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by a daughter Nancy Stout and her significant other Don Sergeant of Walnut, Illinois; a son. Dennis Stout and his significant other Vickey Dupler of Naples. Florida; a brother, Lester “Sam"Goudy of Otsego; a sister, Janet (Ron) Stout of Crossville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Lynnette Conner. Laurie Aspinall. Lisa Fox and Troy Clark; six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday. Nov. 16. 2003 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Len Davis officiated. Interment at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please con­ sider memorial contributions to the Humane Society of Noble County. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Area obituaries, continued page 13 Diane Meyer PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 RETAIL LENDER Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for a Retail Lender to join our team. This position is responsible for originating, processing and closing all types of retail loans, including consumer and mortgage loans. One to three years of progressive retail lending experience is required. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St Hastings, MI 49058 EOEM-F �Page 8 - Thursday. November 20. 2003 - The Hastings Banner JtcJae QdleUa The next big event in town (and country) is the annual Christmas 'Round the Town Friday and Saturday. Nov. 28 and 29. Some of the churches arc offering meals for the shop­ ping public, along with baked goods and/or bazaar items for sale. Also, the Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open both days, with two crafters on site, along with baked goods homemade by members and items in the gift shop. This includes those tasty Stickler's pickles and relishes. About 15 homes will be open, with homemade crafts for sale. Maps arc provided at each stop. The Ionia County Commission on Aging has a wide variety of events taking place near­ ly every day. They include quilters, health speakers, and on Monday, Nov. 24, they will serve a turkey dinner. Advance registration is necessary. One coming event at Ionia is a drive through the fairgrounds to view at least JOO luminaries. The charge is $5 per vehicle. One can see hundreds in and around Lake Odessa free come Christmas Eve. The First Congregational Church will be host for a union Thanksgiving Eve service at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening, Nov. 26. The Rev. Mark Jarvie will be the host pastor. Refreshments will be served following the service. Gerald Jones and Kayla Byington were married at the Central United Methodist Church Satuiday. Nov. 8, with pastors Jarrell Bosworth and Donald Ferris combining for the ceremony. Gerald is the son of Dale and Paula (Quisenbeny) Jones of Lake Odessa. The bride is the daughter of Clifford and Karen Byington of Woodland Township. Friends of the Library met Wednesday. Nov. 12. The chief item of business was to spend $1,000 toward the cost of the reader/printer recently purchased by the library with help from Union Bank. Odessa Township, the Lions Club and the village, along with funds from the spring Festival of Tables. One of the visitors at the Nov. 8 meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society has an unusual project. He set out to document the lineage of each of Michigan's governors back to the Atlantic. In Lake Odessa we could not help with the lineage backward of Henry Crapu. but we do have descendants of his brother. David Crapo. who owned a farm in the middle of Section 36. on the Clinton Trail. This diagonal trail was the chief route of access to Odessa Township in its earliest days and it continued to be a vital route for many years later. The Crapo buildings are long van­ ished. but they were remembered by some of our elder citizens, even into the early 1970s. Eleanor Potter, former greenhouse operator with son Mark is from the Crapo family. Another Crapo married John Schafer, who owned 160 acres on today's Eaton Highway. When he died his wife gave 25 acres to each of their four children and she kept the 60 acres in the middle. Tut Communities First’ calls attentions to cuts by Marek Westover Staff Writer A "Put Communities First" program was held Monday at the Hastings Fire Department building, where officials provided informa­ tion about possible budgets cuts from the state and how it could affect the community. The focus was on revenue sharing and the cuts that are to cume for local communities. Legislative Coordinator and Hastings Mayor­ elect Robert May said it's important the citi­ zens understand revenue sharing and how losing a possible $400,000 for the city would impact their lives. May encouraged citizens to help fight for local community revenue sharing through writing, calling, e-mailing or faxing their concerns to their local government represen­ tatives or to the governor’s office. Local communities and their citizens send taxes to the state, which in turn sends some of the money back to the communities through revenue sharing. Historically, taxes collected at the stale level -hat were shared with the local governments included the intangibles tax. sales tax. income tax and single business In 1996 the revenue sharing with the local governments was consolidated so they only received a share of the sales tax revenue col­ lections. When there is an increase in sales tax collections, it is distributed to local gov­ ernments at a capped 8 percent. But in the last three years, there has been a marked decrease in sales tax collections, so revenue sharing to local governments has been reduced. It was maintained that the state has divert­ ed state revenue funding to try to deal with a budget deficit, which forces local govern­ ments to make further cuts. Current Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell said that people can sec where their tax dol­ lars go when they look at local police, fire and safety. Cuts in revenue sharing will have a direct impact on these agencies and other local groups that provide services. “We can’t give up the fight for revenue sharing," Campbell said. He also said that local government was not looking into raising taxes; they just want to ask Lansing for their fair share of revenue. The “Put Communities First" program tried to highlight that fact that "Taxpayers want their tax dollars spent on the govem- 6330 Carlton Center Road Woodland, Michigan Twenty acre property includes a two story home, five sheds, two bams, and a garage. The two story home, which is located on a paved road, has a living room, dining room, den, kitchen, and bathroom on the ground floor; and four bedrooms with walk-tn closets and a bathroom on the second floor. Lakewood School District. Appliances included. Both bams are over 1.800 square feet. Convenient location: twenty minutes from Hastings, forty-five minutes from Grand Rapids, and thirty-five minutes from Lansing. Call Larry Tiejema - 616-642-0384 Fax -616-642-0610 FRIDAY NIGHT AUCTION ment services they rely on most.” This includes police, fire protection, snow plow­ ing, street and sewer repair, and other com­ munity-based services. Guest speakers at the program talked about services they help provide in the community and how cuts in the budget would hurt the community. Hastings community police officer Joe Booher commented on his work with the community and being considered an example of "at-risk" personnel. If budget cuts come, these “at-risk” personnel could lose their positions. Booher is a DARE officer and helped bring Big Brothers/Big Sisters into the community. He said giving back and making an impact is important to him. Working with students in the DARE pro­ gram has made an impact in the community, Booher said. He also helps in the department if they are short an officer, and if he lost his position then they may have to call in* some­ one for overtime, creating more budget con­ cerns. Public safety and assistance concerns were also voiced by Rick Krouse, assistant fire chief. "Where do you cut public safety?" Krouse asked. ■ . „■ -nWith the possibility of cuts, he commented on how the departments were supposed to maintain the same service levels with less money. Krouse said training will remain the same and so will public service, but it is difficult for the departments to do this if the budget is cut He also encouraged citizens to write and ask the state to keep the revenue sharing fair. Dave Storms, director of the YMCA, said how important it is for local government to support agencies like his that have a "positive impact" on the entire community. Local officials stress that they want the state to know that local communities are as much of a part of Michigan as large commu­ nities such as Detroit. May said in closing that the community needs to let Lansing "know we are here." For additional information citizens can contact state officials at: • Governor Jennifer Granholm. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. Call: (517) 373-3400. • State Senator Patty Birkholz, 24th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006. Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. Email: senpbirkholz&senate.michigan.gov • State Representative Gary Newell, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909. Call: (517) 373-0842. WHEN: Friday. November 21. 2003 LOCATION: Prairieville Farm-Milo Rd.. Delton Directions from Hastings area: Follow M-43 south ■ past Deiton, west on Milo Road. Directions from Kalamazoo area: Follow M-43 north past Richland. west on Milo Road. Follow signs to Auction Site. UME: Auction starts promptly at 6 p.m. The BANNER Preview Sale Friday beginning at 10 a.m. AUCTION ITEMS TO INCLUDE: 1988 Challenger truck camper, great shape, clean Inside and out with all the ameni­ ties. sleeps five. FISHING: Old bamboo fishing poles. Shakespear fly rod reel, old fish­ ing lures and other misc. fishing equipment. GLASS: Old oil lamps, candy dishes, blue depression and other misc. blue glass. 20+ blue canning jars. Fire King ware, sets of dinnerware and other misc. glass. POTTERY: McCoy planters. Royal Copley bird house. Hall casserole dishes, butter dish, large Fiesta green bowl and other misc. QUILTS. EMBROIDERIES & SEWING MISC.: 2 crazy quilts (old). 2 very nice baby quilts, sewing machines, attachments, embroideries, patterns and blankets. OTHER MISC, ITEMS: 2 push floor sweepers. 2-100 gallon horse troughs, old chick­ en feeders, milk can. wooden bird houses, primitive benches, lots of old tools. 1978 Chevy tailgate (like new), small truck cap. tongue for large trailer, metal lawn chairs. 5-person tent, bumper table, bass guitar amp (Harmony), old lawn equipment, old clocks & radios, chalkware. Disney display, wooden oars. “Shine Mister" shoeshine box (old), lots of box lots, bikes and other misc. items. Too many items to list ... TERMS i CONDITIONS: Items at sale are as. where i«. Cash or check with proper Identification. Not responsible for Items after purchase. Announcements before auction take precedence over auction bill. Come spend your evening urtth us at the heated Prairieville Farm Auction Barn­ plenty of seals. public restrooms. and concession will be available. Don’t miss this sale! FOR ALL YOUR AUCTION NEEDS. CALL AUCTIONEER: Bill Medendorp • (269) 795-9673 Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them AUCTIONEER: Michael Wright • (269) 945-5843 | To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 ^nnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Sleepless in Utah Dear Annie: My new husband. “Phil," is the most incredible man I have ever met, and my children adore him. Unfortunately, on our wedding night, he informed me that he does­ n't enjoy sharing his bed with anyone. He stays up half the night playing computer games or watching TV, then sleeps all morn­ ing. On the nights he comes to bed, he watch­ es TV. keeping me awake. Phil doesn't work regularly and has received three paychecks so far this year. I am concerned that he has no desire to support our family. Meanwhile. I am too exhausted from lack of sleep to function well at work. 1 don't want my children to think this is acceptable behavior. Phil is my best friend, but 1 simply cannot live like this. What can I do? — Heartbroken in Utah Dear Utah: You have multiple problems here. Phil either cannot or will not help sup­ port the family. Staying up all night and sleeping all day indicates he's looking to escape from his obligations. He doesn't want to share your bed. Finally, he keeps you up at night, which means you are sleep-deprived and unhappy. No matter how incredible Phil is, it sounds as if he is having difficulty accepting the responsibilities of being a husband and father. Invest in some earplugs or headphones so you can get some sleep, and then make an appointment to see a marriage counselor. If Phil won't go with you, go without him. No deadbeat dad Dear Annie: While reading your columns on emotionally abusive parents, I wondered exactly what constitutes emotional abuse. I have a 3-year-old daughter whom I have not seen in almost a year. I have spent thousands in legal bills and child support, but I finally reached my limit in dealing with the child's mother. The incessant court dates, the telephone calls to the police when I wouldn't agree to her mother’s demands, the sudden interrup­ tions of my visitation time, the verbal abuse that was inflicted upon my new wife, the name-calling (my daughter was taught to call me "Bad Daddy") and the constant interfer­ ence when I tried to phone, were simply too much. I feel I had little choice but to back away. Annie, please remind your readers that not all fathers are "deadbeats." Sometimes they are given little recourse when the mothers are childish, intrusive and hurtful. I miss my daughter and want her to know I love her. Please tell her she is a special girl and I am sorry' I can't be there with her. - Fed Up with Mama-Drama Dear Fed Up: It would mean so much more if YOU told her. Yes. the child's mother .is immature and vindictive. Yes, it would take tremendous effort for you to remam in her life. So we're asking you to sacrifice your comfort, time and money, and put up with the pain, frustration and anger in order to let your daughter know you love her. Otherwise, she will assume you didn't care enough to stick by her when the going got tough. We know this is a tall order and you have every right to throw in the towel, but for your daughter's sake, please keep in touch with her. She won't be 3 years old forever. Money for marriage Dear Annie: You've got to be kidding about money being an inappropriate wedding gift. Money is what couples need and want, and it's perfectly appropriate in helping them start their lives together. That advice is antiquated. — Wethersfield, Conn. Dear Sad: Give it a rest, please. If you want to hand the newlyweds a wad of cash, go right ahead. It is inappropriate to ask for money, unless that is the ethnic custom. And finally, it is more personal to give something from the bridal registry, especially for first weddings. Those couples who take the time to register deserve guests who take the time to look. SKILLED LABOR WANTED!! Buskirk Lumber Company in Freeport. Ml, is seeking skilled people to join their team. If you have experience operating industry machines such as forklifts, band saws, resaws, trim saws, planers, ripping systems, etc., and know hardwood lumber grades and species, are detailed oriented, and a natural bom leader, then we need to talk! Write, call, or send me an e-mail todayl Linda Groves. VKW Hardwoods: 395 54th St.. SW Grand Rapids. Ml 49548 616-532-3678 ext. 208: grovl@vkwhardwoods.com Nudist neighbors Dear Annie: 1 have a problem with my neighbors. They seem to think they are invis­ ible when they walk around nude in their bed­ room or get out of the shower. Their curtains and shades are always wide open. The homes in our neighborhood are close together, and when their lights are on, we can see straight through their house. I have a young son who thinks this is hilarious, but it's not something to which I want him exposed. I have gotten to know their daily routine, so I can usually close our shades when they are undressed. However. I feel nudity is a private thing and they should be the ones to close their shades, not me. It's an awkward situation and not something 1 fee! comfortable men­ tioning to them. What can I do? — Not So Neighborly in Ohio Dear Ohio: Are these neighbors aware that you can see them? You'd be surprised bow oblivious some folks arc. Knock on their door and say nicely. "I'm sure you don't realize how easy it is to see inside your bouse. You might want to close your shades in the bed­ room and bathroom." If they still leave everything open, you can assume they are exhibitionists and enjoy the attention. People can do as they like in their own homes. If you don't want to see them, keep your shades drawn on that side of the house, plant tall bushes, or do whatever you can to improve the view. Depression doldrums Dear Annie: Due to the sudden death of my oldest son. I have been stuck in a depression for the past four years. 1 think I’ve developed some kind of anxiety disorder that prevents me from leaving the house. Please don't sug­ gest 1 see a therapist because I have no way to pay for such help. My husband of five years has quit every job be has gotten, so there is no insurance. Is there an honest way for me to work from home on my computer? If I could start earn­ ing some money, maybe 1 would get my voice back and tell him to stop being so selfish. The problem is, any criticism from me would make him walk. I feel there is nothing to look forward to but the afterlife. I'm not suicidal, just impatiently waiting to die. How do I dig myself out of this? - Imprisoned Dear Imprisoned: Please contact The Compassionate Friends, a wonderful organi­ zation for those whose children have died. The address is: P.O. Box 3696, Oak Brook, IL 60522-3696, or visit them online at www.compassionatefricnds.org. The toll-free number is 1-877-969-0010. You will find free help and support there. Until you can work your way out of this depression, it will be difficult to find the ener­ gy to deal with your husband and your anxi­ ety. Start with one small step. Fighting the fat Dear Annie: I am 16 years old, and my mom is 48 and overweight I try to help, but she doesn't seem to make any effort to eat less. 1 know she can do it. It's really frustrating for me to question Mom's eating habits. When she goes for a second helping at dinner, I might say, "Oh. you're gonna eat that too?" She'll give me a look and some excuse like, "I didn't have much for lunch." Sometimes she eats the equivalent of two dinners. I'm worried about her. - Too Young to Help Dear Too Young: Your heart is in the right place, but your efforts are making things worse. If you truly want to help, say nothing more about Mom's weight or what she eats. Instead, ask if she'd like to come for a walk with you after dinner, so you can talk about school or friends. Tell her you're interested in a dance class at the park district and you'd like some company. When your mom is ready to do more, she will. Meanwhile, just let her know you love her. That will help the most Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 20. 2003 - Page 9 Hastings Middle School honor roll announced From TIME to TIME (First Nine Weeks ending Oct. 31) A look down memory lane... 1 <’0....... Walter E. and Nellie I. Stanton By Norman Stanton In the Stanton family story that was pub­ lished in the Oct. 23 edition of the Banner, the large family picture was to go w ith the article printed on Oct. 9. The article entitled “William H. and Rose Cardart Stanton was written by Norman E. Stanton. Norman also wrote this week’s history: Walter E. and Nellie 1. Stanton. Walter E. Stanton was bom Sept 4.1883. the son of William and Rose Cardart Stanton. He was bom on the farm on Section 5. Assyria Township. Barry County. He attended Briggs School through the eighth grade. He went to Assyria Center School for the ninth and tenth grades and then to Michigan Agriculture College. East Lansing graduating in 1906. He married Nellie I Norman, who was bom Sept. 17. 1887, the daughter of William and Anna Smvh Norman of Johnstown Township, on June 16. 1905. They lived in East Lansing the first year of their marriage while Walter finished the last of his four years at college. They planned to move back to the farm and work in partnership with his father. William. They rented a house for a short time, which gave them time to move a log house and get it ready to live in. William let them put it north of his house in his best garden spot and in this house their first child. Leland Maxwell, was bom on Aug. 1,1907. Walter was able to get out logs and had lumber sawed to build a new house. The new house was finished in 1909. Marian Genevieve was bom there on Nov. 6. 1909 and Norman Edward (our author) was bom on June 30.1913. The log house remained on the same spot until 1928. Walter and Nellie were always busy with the farm and family. She enjoyed the piano her dad had bought for her when she was 6 years old. N.arian soon took lessons, too. Leland was musical and played the banjo. All enjoyed music and singing. Walter had a good singing voice and Norman would sing, but could never get his music togeth­ er like the rest of the family. Walter and Nellie were active in the Briggs Church, community and Barry County Farm Bureau. Nellie enjoyed the Ladies Aid and the Garden Club. Walter served on the Briggs School Board, was township justice of the peace, clerk, treas- Walter and Nellie Stanton 50th wed­ ding anniversary urer and supervisor. Marian and Leland graduated from Hastings High School. Marian attended Barry County Normal and taught at Austin. Briggs and Eagle schools. Leland attended Michigan State College for two years, and then worked in Battle Creek. Marian married Phil Gaul on July 22, 1932. They were divorced in 1935. Leland married Virginia Coulter of Battle Creek on Oct. 9,1932. They lived in the general area and in (1985) lived at Wall Lake and spent winters in Florida. Norman E. Stanton graduated from Hastings in 1932 and continued to farm with his father. He married Doris Cole on June 16,1936. Daughter, Marlene Ann was bom July 22, 1939. Son. Roland Lee, was bom Aug. 16, 1943. Marian married Alex Markovich of Albion on Dec. 24. 1946. They lived at the farm, then built a house at Wall Lake. Nellie had a heart attack in 1951 and Walter and Nellie moved to Wall Lake to be near their daughter, who cared for her mother until her recovery. Waiter drove back and forth to the farm. He had a heart attack in 1954, but soon regained his health. In June of 1955, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They then spent summers at Wall Lake and winters in Florida. In 1969 they celebrated their 64th anniversary at their home. Walter had another heart attack and died Sept 27, 1969. Nellie lived at her home and with her children until she died on Dec. 30, 1972. They are both buned in Union Cemetery. Source: History supplied by Norman E. Stanton. Sixth grade High Honors: 3.5 to 4.0 grade point aver­ age — Blake Baird, Douglas Baker, Hayley Bishop. Brooke Blair. ’Zachary Bolthouse. Holly Borner. ’Amanda Buehler. Morgan Burger, Chelsea Burke, Chris Campbell. Michelle Campbell. Gretchen Christensen. Angela Christiansen, ’Chase Coughlin, Troy Dailey, Alexis Dakin, Allison Danis. Garret Darling, Amy Dean. Joshua Dunkelberger. Emily Dunnigan, ’Maeve Dwyer. Austin Endiley, Robert Endsley. ’Nathan Ford. Nicole Gardner. ’Patrick Garren, Jonathon Giescler, Dustin Glaser, ’Katelyn Graybill. •Paul Guenther, ’Timothy Hanlon, Brittany Harmer. ’Kelsi Herrington, Brittany Hickey. Ashley Higgins. ’Jessica Howell, Luke Howell, Marissa Humbers. Zachary Jarman, Trent Kauffman, Kaylee Kidder. Ashley Knight. ’Dena Letot, Kyle Letot. Phillip Lipp. ’Patrick Loew, Cassi Lydy. William MacDonald, Helen MacQueen, Heather McCoy, Mindi Meher. Lindsey Meinke, •Karissa Milleson. ’Andrew Moore, James Moray, John Nichols, ’Zachary Passmore. Eric Pettengill. Emily Phillips. ’Katherine Ponsetto, Krystal Pratt, Paige Pumford, Ashley Purdun, Zachary Rankin, Tyler Ray. Erik Robinson, Darin Rugg, George Shannon. Angelica Smith, Daniel Soghomonian, ’Amanda Stenzelbarton, Jacob Stockham, Gabriel Sutherland, Courtney Thomason, Wendy Todd. Amelir Travis, ’Nicholas Wallace, Courtney Ward, Marshall Warren. Holly Wilkins. Lindsey Williams, Matthew Wolfe and Abigail Worm. Honors. 3.1 to 3.49 GPA — Rodney Allen. Ronald Allerding, Jenaleigh Bailey. Brandon Bower. Clinton Brill, Nicholas Burgett, Alicia Bush, Katleyn Campbell, Benjamin Cappon. Matthew Cathcart. Jenna Connor. Nathan Converse, Jessica Czinder. Sarah Frame, Britney Goodenough. Kyle Griffith, Nicholas Haskamp, Justin Hicks. Kyle Howard, Brian Hughes. Daniel Johnson, Jessica Lee, Paul Lloyd. Patrick Mead, Savannah Miller, Jessica Morgan, Tyler Nelson. Ryan Pennington. Samantha Purdum, Alicia Robbins, Matthew Schilz, Kathleen Thomas. Andrew Washbum, Cooper Woodward and Shelby Zalewski. Honorable Mention: 3.0-3.09 — Lauren Anderson. Julia Brooks, Bryant Bush, Gordon Conley, Blake Curtis, Dylan Dunklee, Brandy Gorodenski, Brandon Haines, Garth Jarman, Adam Johns, Daniel Mikolajczyk. Brandin Pachuta. Seth Parker, Gage Pederson, Jerred Rambin, Kali Romaine. Melissa Sanders. Evan Shade, Nicholas Shuster. Nicholas Slagstad, Tana Townsend, Susan Vankruiningen. Sheldon Westworth, Samantha White and Colby Wilcox. a. Seventh grade High Honors: 3.5-4.0 — Kaylee Alexander, Keith Anderson, Kacy Anderson. Ethan Angus, ’Sara Archambeau, Dustin Bateson. ’Jason Baum. Ashley Benton, Jyssica Blantz, Andrew Bolton, •Charity Bouchard. ’Sarah Brandt. Trent Brisboe. •Barbara Buehler. ’Carmen Burlingame, Heidi Buskirk. ’Bryan Campbell. ’Robert Cathcart, ’Brittany Clear. ’Rachel Clevenger. Matthew Cooley. ’Branden Courtney. Alexis Craven. ’Kendal Darling, •Charles Davis. ’Alexandria dcGoa, Autumn Delacruz. ’Kayla DesVoignes, Christopher Devries. ’Leanne Dinges, Katherine Dobbin, Emily Doherty. ’Allison Eaton, ’Audrey Falconer. Chris Floyd, Katy Fluke, ’Heather Foote, ’Nicole Frantz, L’Oreal Gironda, Nicole Gorodenski, Taylor Gould, ’Amber Greer. ’Taylor Hammond, ’Bradley Hayden, Nathan Hinkle, Danielle Hobbs, ’Marie Hoffman, Kacy Hooten. ’Alisha Howell. Chelsie Hughes. ’Bianca Iberle. Trenton Johnson. ’Tyler Kalmink. Kaitlynn Kensington, ’Carson King. ’Chelsea LaJoye, Ashley Lancaster, ’Courtney Larsen, ’Hayley Larson. ’Brenna Leedy. ’Matthew Lewis, ’Timothy Lewis, Autumn MalmquistHubert, ’Justin McComb, ’Rachael McFarland, ’Dylan McKay. Samantha McPhail, Kourtney Meredith, ’Kazzi Mikolajczyk, ’Adma Miller, ’Morgan Miller, Tiffany Miller, ’Michelle Mills, ’Emily Moore, Paul Neal. ’Tess Nugent. ’Emily Parker. Ashleigh Penny, ’Jennifer Phillips. ’Sarah Phillips. Megan Power, Gabriel Purchase, Holly Ray, Gregory Roath, ’Steven Safie, ’Kathryn Sanders, ’Dane Schils, ’Preston Schwartz. Kaitlyn Sender, ’Kyleigh Sheldon. ’Amber Shepler. Adam Skedgell, ♦Molly Smith. Ambrie Storey, ’Lee Swartz, •Alyssa Thornton, Adam Wiker, ’Shelby Winans. Aaron Wright, Stephanie Wymer. •Rachael Zalewski and ’Amy Zwiemikowski. Honors: 3.1-3.49 — Christopher Case, Megan Delcotto, Emily Ellwood, Danielle Elzinga. Jessica Kaczmarczyk, Bradley Keeler, Luke Mansfield. Alexis McGrandy, Anna McNally, Steven Nesbitt, Julie Pennepacker, Dustin Price, Spencer Rhodes, Bethany Roderick. Kris Rutzebeck. Robert Steinke, Racliel Stephens. Timothy Stillson and Anastacia Wolcott. Honorable Mention: 3.0-3.09 — Samantha Bigelow, Sara Bolo, Mitchell Borden. Rosemary Brasher. James Dean, Trevor Depew, Jennifer Fuller, Timothy Huisman, Vincent Hynes, Sherry Jager, Autumn Keeler. Jessica Lord, Alexis Mennell, Melissa Pennington, Haley Prater. Christina Service, Kara Sours, Kylie Standler, Tiffany Tassos and Matthew Watson. Eighth grade High Honora: 3.5-4.0 — ’Elliot Anderson. Chanda Archambeau, ’Kevin Armstrong, •Daniel Auer. Joshua Bare, Boon Basler, Kimberly Beck. ’Ryan Bosma, ’Melissa Brill, ’Heidi Bustance. Robert Cady, Ryan Cain. ’Amanda Cappon. Ashley Cappon, Calli Carpenter. Deanna Carpenter, Rebecca Christensen. Curtus Cowles, ’Rebecca Davis. Jeannette Davis. Ellie Devroy, ’Corey Doxtader, ’Patrick Dreyer. Sara Dunkelberger, Ashley Eerdmans, ’Miranda Fay, John Feldpausch, Kathleen Fletcher, •Kelly Frame, ’Jami Franson, ’Ellen Frey, Matthew Gardner. Trevor Gerber, ’Patrick Gillespie. ’Breanna Girrbach. ’Itzel Gomez, Casey Goodenough. Lisa Gorodenski, •Emily Graybill, Robert Hamel, Eric Haney, Garrett Hanis, ’Brittany Hartman, ’Stephen Haynes, ’Shane Henry, Sarah Heuss, Madelynn Hinkle, ’Allison Hodges, Ashleigh Holley, Brittany Howell, Christopher James, •David Kendall. ’Page Kienzle, Jennifer Kornoelje. Khalen Laubaugh, Brittany Lepard, ’Carson Letot. ’Megan Lipstraw, Brendan Lomas. Jonathon Mahmat, Stephanie Manning. ’Ricky Mathis. Ashley Maurer, Megan McClelland. Derrick McKee. Nicholas Meinke. Alyssa Mills. Nichole Moser, Terra Nassif, Thomas Newton, •Katherine Partridge, Andrew Payne. Tara Pennepacker, ’Brad Peterson. Gary Plcyte. Leslie Pumford, ’Sara Radant, Max Raymond. Christopher Sanders. ’Tara Schoesscl, ’Chelsea Siska, ’Joseph Sleevi, •Chelsey Snyder. ’Brittney Soya, Kelsey Stevens, Amanda Stewart, Kevin Taylor, •Samantha Tobias, ’Stephen Tolger. Eric Treadwell, ’Hayley Tuinstra, ’Audrey Valentine, ’Ryan Vogel, Justin von der Hoff, •Audrey Wakley, Jason Washbum and •Christopher White. Honors: 3.1-3.49 — Joseph Arnett, Austin Baade, Hollie Baker. Joseph Czajkowski, Matthew DeBolt, Andrea Eaton. April Franklin, Brittany Gibson, Sarah Holman, Cassandra Huver, Cory Jewett, Kelsey London, Tiffany McCloud. Thomas McKinney, Jonathan Peurach, Kenneth Quick, Levi Robbins, Ashlynn Roth, Wesley Semler, Sylvia Teixeira. Peggy Sue WilkinsMcClurkin, Colby Wise and Gregory Woodmansee. Honorable Mention: 3.0-3.09 — Nicholas Converse, Jessica Crouch, Courtney Duff, Kevin Edger. Haley Girrbach, Stephanie Glass, David Jackson, Joshua Jevicks, Jamie Kirchen. Molly Koutz, Nicole Loftus, Britton Olson, Tara Pleshe, Jordan Rambin, Ashley Stillson, Travis Trudgeon, Jackie Weeks and Hannah Wood. * Indicates 4.0 ’ » NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To be held on November 26,2003 at Barry Township Hall at 9:30 AM 1000 The purpose of this hearing is to inform the public of the result of the CDBG Project Anytime Minutes Debra Dewey-Perry, Bany Township Clerk Richard Bamum, supervisor Unlimited Night & Weekend Minutes______ Unlimited Mobile-to-Mobile Minutes 5 EXTRA $5 OFF । ANY PURCHASE OF $50 OR MORE . VALID MONDAY 11/17-SUNDAY 11/231 mi««cnpmmw■■ «di । . 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The Trojans stepped things up on the glass in the second half, and slowly pulled away. Each team had 15 rebounds in the first half. The Saxons finished the game with 22 total, while Middleville had 32 for the night. “Wo ve got to get a whole lot prettier for Wednesday,” said Uyl, looking ahead at yes­ terday's match-up with 19-1 Otsego in the district semifinals. “We were kind of playing a little lazy tonight.” Sophomore Jessica Flaska led the Trojans with 18 points and nine rebounds, and Brandi Campbell chipped in with 16 points. Hastings was led by junior guard Amber Peck who tossed in 15 points. Jamie VanBoven added seven points for the Saxons and Betsy Acker had six “Peck did a sensational job.” said Pirronc. “Overall, it was a gallant effort by all the girls.” Saxon guard An-ber Peck (right) races the butt up court, white fighting off the defense from Mktetevilte senior Stephanie Scott on Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK sophomore Jessica Flaska breaks free and moves in for two of her game high 18 points in the Trojans’ 57-45 dis­ trict opening win over Hastings Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons saved their best for last this fall. Hastings picked up it* first win of the sea­ son last Thursday at Greenville, then pushed Middleville in Monday's District opener before falling 57-45. The kids wanted it.” said Saxon assistant coach Jake Pirrooe. "Their coach just had a baby, and they wanted to win it for her.” The Trojans clobbered the Saxons in their first two meetings this reason, winning by 21 It's almost a shame there aren't a couple more games left for rhe 1-20 Saxons, who ended the season on a high note. Last Thursday, the Saxons scored their only win of the season, 53-48, in a double-over­ time thriller at Greenville in the O-K cross­ over contest. Hastings jumped out to a six point lead, but saw it slip away in the fourth quarter as 'he Yellow Jackets tied the game up at 39. Each team managed just three points in the first extra session, but the Saxons were able to break through in overtime number two for the win. Peck poured in 23 points for the Saxons, VanBoven with nine, and Acker with eight. After teaching, working, and learning with the girls all season it was a shame their head coach Tina Poirier had to miss it “I gave her the game ball.” said Pirrone. “We all signed it. We all fell so bad.” Don’t believe that anyone felt too bad. Hastings junior Kelsey Howell spins around MiddtevHte’s Holly VanderHeide and heads for the hoop during first half action Monday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Second half surge pushed DK into district semi’s It’s too bad Saxons started clicking as fall started ending It feels like I've accomplished a lot here the last few weeks. Kircus has made his way to the circus. There was a nice trophy presentation for the Falcons at Monroe St. Mary Catholic Centra] on Saturday. The crowds were great at the first district girls' basketball games on Monday night. All because of my gripes. Maybe I need to whine that gas prices are too high, or that war is bad, or that ail the sug­ gestions to the governor about budget cuts were targeted at cutting things to help the state’s youth. Instead however. I’d like to use this space to congratulate the Saxons. Well, the Saxon var­ sity girls' basketball team. I’m sure it’s a lot more fun to win games al the beginning of the season and then keep get­ ting better and better and winning more and more, than what they’ve gone through this sea­ son. But they did go through an important part of that process. They kept getting better and bet­ ter. Now. don’t get too excited for next year just yet The Saxon squad had a lot of under­ classmen. but they still need to keep getting better and better. It doesn't just happen because it says ’senior' next to your name in the program. I feel bad that I missed the double overtime win at Greenville, but I’m sure 1 feel better than coach Poirirx The Yellow Jackets aren’t a powerhouse by any stretch of the imagination, and the Saxon ladies fell in the district opener to Middleville. It's not quite a state championship, but it’s a start for this team. Who is this team? It's not the team I saw in the season opener hack in August falling to Lakewood. It cer­ tainly wasn’t the team I saw fall to Middleville by 21 points a couple weeks later into September. There was a confidence there, especially in the first half, and the girls were right on the Trojans heels. As far as I can tell from the sidelines, confidence is the most important thing in girls* bas­ ketball. Maybe some girls’ know that they don’t have the most ability, but I’d bet most cf them are underestimating themselves when they get onto the court. Amber Peck certainly doesn’t do that. I don’t think she has time to think as she flics up and down the court. The Saxons just need to continue to build. I’d liken the situation, to that of th: Wyoming Park boys’ basketball team. I’m not com­ paring the teams or the players, but rather the situation. Drew Neitzel flics around a basketball court making great play after great play. He knocks down three pointers with a man in his face. He drives to the basket with ease in either direc­ tion. Some of the most exciting moments I’ve seen however, have been his spectacular pass­ es. The unfortunate thing is that sometimes his teammates don’t see the passes coming as clearly as the folks courtside. There arc the times when one of Neitzel’s teammates is ready for the no-look pass through a crowd, and boy arc those pretty plays. The last couple years those Viking teams have been a lot better off than this group of Saxon ladies has been. The Saxons now just need to get everybody on the same page and catch up with their shooting star. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor ■ Delton senior Kortni Matteson said follow­ ing Monday's 53-46 win over Lakewood in the Class B district opener at Hastings that she's counting on extending ixr career at least two more games. • That would mean a date i’a th#* d&rict finals, at least. She made sure her team made it to the semi’s, as she poured in a game high 21 points in the win over Lakewood. Matteson hit four 3-pointers in the contest. The Panthers had to make up a big deficit more than once in the ball game. Lakewood built a seven point lead early in the second auarter, but saw Shanna Tamminga tie things up for Delton at 18 with 2:13 to go in the first half. “They really play a nice zone D,” said Delton coach Rick Williams of the Vikings. “They were very aware of where Kortni was all the time.” Matteson had eight points at the half. The Vikings took a five point lead into half thanks to a 3-ball by Stevie Spetoskcy and a bucket by Jessica Johnson late, then extended it to eight points early in the third. “Once we had the eight point lead, I think they thought it was going to get easy for them.” said Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz of his players. It didn’t. Delton put on a full court press for the entire second half, and the Vikings weren’t up to the challenge. Delton also was able to get things going on the offensive end of the floor. The Vikings were aware of where I Aatteson was during the game, but they also had an eye on Panther senior guard Shannah Fisher. Fisher was scoreless in the first half. In the second, the Panthers started attack­ ing the Lakewood zone, and Fisher found room to pour in 12 points and also finished the game with four assists. “We let (Matteson) and (Fisher) do the scoring,” said Maciasz. “We knew we didn’t want to do that.” A long 3-pointer by Matteson with 7:02 remaining in the game gave the Panthers their first lead of the second half. Lakewood tied it up less than a minute later on a bucket by Katie MacDonald, who ended the game with 14 points. Tamminga would grab an offensive See DK CAGERS, pg. 12 Delton senior guard Shannah Fisher slides past Lakewood's Rachel King and fires a pas to an open teammate on the baseline in the second half of action on Tuesday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Bwnw-Thursday. November 20.2003 -P»9» 11 Maple Valley falls to Falcons in Regional round by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Adversity builds character," read a sign on the Monroe sideline Saturday. Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central’s Falcons didn't want to take the chance to find out. Maple Valley’s run through the Division 6 playoffs ended in the regional final with a 35­ 0 loss to the now 10-2 Falcons in Monroe. The Lions might argue that they ’d already come through enough adversity this season, but they appeared to be peaking at the right time. The same Maple Valley team that stepped off the field smiling following wins ;u Quincy and Addison didn’t step onto the field Saturday. Maybe, it was the 150 mile bus ride. Maybe it was the wind, the rain, and tlse mud. Most likely, it was the team in green across the field. ' “They were a better team than us today." said Maple Valley coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. “They’re probably the best team we’ve played." The Falcons shot out to a 6-0 lead in the first quarter when Mike Moczydlowsky broke free for a 45-yard TD run, less than three minutes into the game. It took St. Mary’s only six plays to go 71 yard*. Not a good sign. There weren’t many good signs early for Maple Valley. The Lions were whistled for illegal procedure on their first offensive play. Then after two runs, which netted a one-yard loss. Jason Beardslee took off on a reverse for what appeared to be a Maple Valley first down. It looked like the Lions were set to get right back in the ball game. Instead, the Maple Valley sideline was looking down at another yellow flag on the field, it was already the fourth flag thrown, and it was the fourth penalty on Maple Valley. The Lions committed an uncharacteristic 12 penalties in the game. They were all over the field on both sides of the ball, illegal pro­ cedures, offsides, face masks, offensive pass interference (twice). Another sign on the Monroe sideline read “God Bless Our Falcons". How do you coun­ teract that? "Boy, they’re not giving us a break in the world," muttered Mittelstaedt as he paced the Lion sideline early in the fourth quarter. "They’re a better team than us, but they’re making it easier for them." St Mary’s committed only two fouls on the afternoon. Any reasonable amount of penalties in either direction wouldn’t have helped the Lions much at that point. The Falcons took a 28-0 lead into half-time. An early score in the second quarter, with a two-point conversion pass completed made it 14-0 St. Mary’s, then with 1:38 to go in the half Moczydlowsky capped a 12-play drive with a 15-yard run. "I was hoping we could go into half-time just three touchdowns down." said Mittelstaedt after the game. Another bad sign. The Lions lost a fumble at their own 17 on the first play of the ensuing drive, and St. Mary’s punched it in to go up 28-0. "I thought wc played much better in the second half." said Mittelstaedt. The Lions had a 14-play drive in the mid­ dle of the third quarter that brought them within a sniff of the Falcon end zone, with a first-and-ten on the 12. Three rushes moved the ball to the four, but on fourth down Ty Van Alstine couldn't haul in Derek Ripley’s pass in the comer of the end zone. While the Uon offense struggled the rest of the game. Valley’s defense played a much bet­ ter second half. St. Mary’s had been averag­ ing nearly 400 yards and over 40 points a game this season. The Lions held them to just 266 yards on the ground. Meanwhile, the Lions barely managed to surpass the 100 yard mark on offense. Ripley led the Lions’ ground attack with 30 yards and completed four of ten passes for 41 yards. The Falcons never let up. still playing their starters and even running some hurry up offense in the fourth quarter. St. Mary's put their final score on the board with 5:27 left in the game, putting a final stamp on the Lions’ season. The Lions finish the year with a 9-3 record. "This team improved with every game. They had strong work habits, a strong com­ mitment. They worked hard am. got better. It’s just the type of team you want to have,” said Mittelstaedt. Tight coverage by Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central’s Mike Moczydlowsky (right) didn’t make it any easier on Lion senior T/ Van Alstine as he ffWto puM this pass down in th? end zone during the third quarter Saturday in Monroe. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley quarterback Derek Ripley tries to direct traffic and rind a hole in the St. Mary’s defense during Saturday's 35-0 loss in the Division 6 Regional Finals. (Photo by Perry Hardin) L*on running back Denver Hine tries to build up some spaed Saturday in Monroe. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lions trying to stay in the present by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There was a lot of the Maple Valley vanity girls’ basketball u-am to be excited about last week, but it’s not the time of year to be excit­ ed about the past. All the Lions are focusing on right now is the district tournament at Maple Valley this week. Maple Valley moved to the Class C District Semifinals Monday by knocking off Bellevue for the third time this season. 63-46 “We didn’t play bad, but we didn’t play great," said Lion coach Landon Wilkes. ‘'The intensity on defense wasn’t what it could have been." Staying focused is the key for the Lions as they move on in the season. Wilkes says it’s a major issue right now. What’s making things so hard is the fact that they’d already beaten Bellevue twice this Lion senior Megan Garvey fires a shot from the corner Monday against Bellevue. The new all-time leading scor­ er in Maple Valley girts' basketball histo­ ry, Garvey finished the night with a team high 20 points. (Photo by Perry Hardin) season. They’ve beaten Leslie, their second round opponent twice, and there is a probable third meeting with Olivet looming for Friday night. Valley jumped out against the Broncos early, taking a 17-9 lead into the second quar­ ter. Megan Garvey led the Lions with 20 points and eight rebounds on the night. Stefanie Joostberns added 11 points and seven rebounds. Making things easier for those two Lion seniors this year, and first-year head coach Wilkes, has been freshman Amy Joostberns. Amy tossed in 12 points, while also pulling down nine rebounds and dishing out seven assists. “She’s only a freshman, but she lost her freshman status after the first game of the year," said Wilkes. The tallest girl on the team, listed at 5*11. Amy has been playing the point all season for the Lions. “She’s very mature for her age on the floor," said Wilkes. “I’ve asked her to learn all five positions on the floor and she’s done that.” She spent some time in the post against Bellevue when Stefanie got into some foul Lion junior forward Kortney Ewing races in for a lay-up in Maple Valley's 63­ 46 district opening win over Bellevue on Monday at Maple Valley. (Photo by Perry Hardin) trouble. “She’ll do anything I ask her to do," said Wilkes. Once the playoff run ends, the Lions will be able to look back fondly on last week. Garvey eclipsed Sheri Foreil as the Lion Ladies’ all time leading scorer in Tuesday's win over Portland. The team followed up that performance with a 60-57 win over fourth ranked Olivet on Thursday. “I don’t want to blow this game out of pro­ portion." said Wilkrs. “Olivet’s a great team. They work ar.d they play hard. The cards just fell our way that night.” The Lions trailed for much of the contest Thursday, before closing the gap in the closing seconds. Garvey hit a three pointer to tie the game at 57. then with only a couple seconds left to play hit another three to give the Lions the vic­ tory. Garvey finished the night with 25 points, and five assists. She now has a career total of 1233 points. It was Olivet senior Emily Webb who had the game high scoring honors with 28 points, but only six of them came in the second half. “(Olivet) came out on fire," said Wilkes. “We turned it up in the second half, and that made the difference in the game." Amy Abbott was key for Maple Valley on the defensive end, slowing down Webb in the second half. Stefanie Joostberns finished the night with 11 points and nine rebounds. Amy Joostberns had seven points and four assists. Mindy Newton had six boards for Valley. “It was a huge team win for us," said Wilkes. “Everybody contributed. Even the girls who didn't play contributed to this win. If we don’t have the support of all our teammates it makes this much more difficult." The Lions’ second victory of the week improved their overall record to 15-5, and they end the SMAA season with an 11-3 mark. On Tuesday, the Lions traveled to top Portland 60-47. The Lions took a foui point lead into the fourth quarter and then ran away with the game. “Chayla Robies stepped up and made two big shots for us." said Wilkes. Garvey poured in 29 points and had seven rebounds. while setting the school scoring Maple Valley freshman Amy Joostberns tries to power the ball up underneath the hoop against Olivet’s Carty Juhda in the Lions’ win last Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) mark. Stefanie Joostberns added 12 points and six assists, while Amy tossed in six points and had six assists. Newton finished the game with six rebounds, and Kortney Ewing had five. Garvey finished the night with 1188 points, four more than Foreil finished her career with. The Lion single season scoring total isn’t out of Garvey’s reach, and she's been profiled in Sports Illustrated’* Faces in the Crowd section this season. "These are great individual accomplish­ ments.” said Wilkes, “but if you ask Megan the team means more than anything she has as an individual. She wants to get a chance to win a district title." Of course there’s a chance. Olivet took on Dansville Wednesday night The District finals are set for 7 p.m. Friday night at MVHS. �Page 12 - Thursday, November 20. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Thelen and Delton’s trips to state highlight liarriers’ 2003 season This year it was the boys’ turn to send a team to the State Finals. While Lakewood had many of the area’s top boys, it was Delton which ran its way to third place in the regionals and found them­ selves experiencing at state final for the first time. Individually however, it was Lakewood's Corey Thelen who stole the county spotlight at the slate meet with his fourth place finish in the Division 2 race. Times continued to be tough at Middleville and Hastings, but not as tough as they were for Maple Valley’s Dustin Jones. Jones was alone in Maple Valley’s Navy Blue along the courses this fall. While most runners hope to peak towards the end of the season, the Thomapple Kellogg Invitational, run on September 8 which had all five county schools running on the same course the same day played a major role in determining these all county teams. All County First Team David Peterson, Hastings: It was a tough year for the Saxons, but sophomore David Peterson did his best to help out his team. He had a great day at the TK Invitational in September. Peterson finished 17th overall in the Thomapple Division race with a time of 18X36. Ryan Possehn, Lakewood: He scored a time of 18:38 in the CAAC finale, good for 21st overall and third on the Viking squad. A junior. Possehn finished 21st at the TK Invite as well, with a time of 18.25. Casey Schrock, Lakewood: The Viking squad really missed the presence of the Schrock boys when they chose to be out of the line-up. when Casey, a junior, and his brother Jesse were around the Vikes were tough to beat. Schrock was ninth overall as Lakewood won the TK Invitational Thomapple Division race, he finished in 17:33.6 Jesse Schrock, Lakewood: One of the top freshman boys in the area, along with his teammate Jason Sterkenburg, Schrock’s pres­ ence was welcomed on a Viking squad look­ ing to make up for some valuable losses to graduation. Schrock turned in a 14th place finish at the TK Invitational in 18:04.9. Jason Sterkenburg, Lakewood: Sterkenburg was the second Viking boy across the finish line for his team when he fin­ ished 15th overall at the CAAC 3’s final jam­ boree in 17:57. He ran to a 23rd place at the TK Invite in 18:26.7. Corey Thelen, Lakewood: Barry County’s top runner, is also one of the best in the state. Thelen finished fourth overall this year in Division 2 at Brooklyn with a school record time of 115:34.1. Thelen was the regional medalist this fall at Yankee Springs, and also won there at the TK Invite when he crossed the line first in 16:26.7. Evan Williams, Delton: The Panthers sen­ ior captain ran a personal best time of 17:13 this season. He finished sixth overall at the TK Invitational in the Kellogg Division race TK seniors are top boys to tee it up No matter what, the all Barry County boys’ golf team will look very different next fall. Middleville's Josh Enyart. Levi Harold, Brett Knight, and Chase VandenBerg are all seniors. TK will have a lot of work to do to match its strong showing in its first season in the O-K Gold. Lakewood did its best all year to keep up in the tough CAAC Division 3, and took the top spot when ail 'he county’s teams got together at Hastings Country Club for the J-Ad Fall Classic. Maple Valley kept cruising right along this fall in the SMAA. The Lions swept their way through the league once again, en route to their second straight conference champi­ onship. Delton and Hastings had their share of sunny moments as well. All County First Team Josh Enyart, Tbornapple Kellogg: Enyart was chosen as an all conference per­ former for the second straight season at TK. His average of 39.6 per nine is an improve­ ment of nearly twe strokes from a year ago. A senior, his four year average of 42.2 is the sixth best ever by a Trojan. Adam Gonser, Maple Valley: Had the second lowest scoring average among all golfers in the SMAA this fall, just behind his teammate Garrett VanEngen. His overall stroke average for the season ended up at 41.5. Gonser had a number of excellent tour­ nament finishes including a third place at the Blackhawk Invitational, a fifth at the Barry County Invite, and a 10th place score at the Clinton County Invitational. Levi Harold. Thornapple Kellogg: One of four Trojan seniors honored. Harold fin­ ished the season with an average of 41.5. He finished fifth at the J-Ad Fall Classic, and shot a low round this fall of 34 at Winding Creek. Brett Knight, Thomapple Kellogg: Knight’s 39.8 average for the season puts him on the first team. He was chosen as an all con­ ference 1st team performer for the second straight year, and closed out his senior year by shooting a 75 in the Regional Tournament held at Binder Park. Kevin Shettler, Lakewood: The highlight of the year for Shettler was a 75 in Mason at the El Dorado. He finished this his junior sea­ son with a nine hole average of 40.4. He was named the Vikings’ MVP this fall. Chase VandenBerg, Thomapple Kellogg: VandenBerg piled up records on the links for TK this fall. The list includes the lowest 18-hole average in school history, the lowest 18-hole tournament score in school history, the lowest season average in school history, and the best nine-hole score by a Trojan. His average of a 40 over his four year career is the second best ever at TK. VandenBerg won the Barry County Invitational at Mullenhurst, and was chosen as an all conference performer for the third straight year. AU County Second Team Derek Caldwell, Delton: Made a state­ ment early on in the season when he won the Wayland Invitational. He finished out the sea­ son with an average of42.55 per nine and was chosen as DK’s most improved player. Brian Doozan, Hastings: A senior, Doozan was an honorable mention all O-K Gold selection this fall. September 19 he had his best day of the season when he shot a 77 at Hastings Country Club during the J-Ad fall classic which earned him second place over­ all. His final season average for nine holes was a solid 42.69. Brandon Garrison, Delton: Garrison was the Panthers’ MVP this fall, and just missed out on all KVA honors by one stroke. He fin­ ished the year with a nine hole average of 42.14. Pat Morris, Lakewood: He had a strong day at the Ionia County meet, where he shot a 78 for 18. Over the season this junior aver­ aged 42.2 for nine holes. Paul Spitzley, Lakewood: A junior. Spitzley had an overall average of 41.7 strokes per nine holes this fall for the Lakewood Vikings. His season was highlight­ ed by a 75 at the Ionia County meet. He aver­ aged 42.4 per nine in league play. Garrett VanEngen, Maple Valley: VanEngen earned All SMAA honors this fail as the league medalist with an average of 39.7 in conference play. Overall on the year he averaged a 42 every time be stepped off the course. He earned a third place finish al the Blackhawk Invitational widi a 74. in 17:46. For the second year in a row he earned all-KVA honors, he was fourth overall in the league this season. A regional medalist, he finished first for the Delton boys’ team at the Division 3 State Meet in 107th place. That, along with his 4.0 GPA earned him aca­ demic all-state honors this fall. AH County Second Team Rex Fetterley, Delton: Fetterley finished 35th overall in the Kellogg race at the TK Invite with a time of 19:39.3, but ran to his best time of the season in 18:10. He finished 15th overall in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this season, and was the Panthers’ third runner across the line November 1 at the Division 3 Slate Finals. Chris Harkness. Thomapple Kellogg: This Trojan senior led the way for the TK boys’ team as the season progressed. He was the top TK boy to finish in the O-K Gold championship where he was 11th at Johnson Park in 18:05. He followed that up by break­ ing the 18 minute mark in 17:50 at the region­ al race. Dustin Jones, Maple Valley: Awards are nice, but this Maple Valley junior just hopes he doesn’t have to run alone next year. The lonely Lion did his best to push himself all season long as the only boy running for Maple Valley. Jones finished 19th in the Kellogg race at the TK Invitational with a time of 18:39.4. Andrew Ouding, Delton: This Delton jun­ ior came on strong as the year went on. An injury slowed him down at the TK Invite, but he was strong by the time the Panthers made their trip to the state meet. He was second on the DK squad, and 210th overall in 18:34.95 at the Division 3 State Meet. Ouding was fifth overall in the KVA to earn all-league honors this fall. Corey Rayner, Lakewood: Another young Viking, he’s only a sophomore, Rayner ran to a 37th place finish at the TK Invitational with a time of 19:12.3. He was 27th overall in the CAAC finale at 19:04. Dan Roberts, Delton: An impressive freshman season by Roberts was an important factor in the Delton boys’ closing out the year at the State Finals and in the team winning the KVA title. Roberts finished 13th overall in the KVA this fall, and his time of 18:26 placed him 14th at the TK Invitational. Alex Robinson, Thomapple Kellogg: TK’s other top senior, he was right on Harkenss’ heels much of the season. Robinson led the Trojan boys’ at the Yankee Springs Invitational in 30th place with a time of 18:46. Viking and TK ladies control front of pack on ail-county cross team, along with Ingle For the first time in a while, a girls’ team from the area didn't make the trip to Michigan International Speedway rnr the State Finals, but there were plenty of outstanding individual performances. Middleville's girls weren’t phased by the move to the tougher O-K Gold, and picked themselves up another conference title. The Trojans were led all season by outstanding freshman Rebecca Winchester, one of three county ladies to qualify for the State meet, along with Delton’s Marissa Ingle and Kristen Wilfinger. Lakewood's ladies had a nice year as well, and while numbers were down at Maple Valley the Lions* top runners stayed together down the stretch. While most runners hope to peak towards the end of the season, the Thomapple Kellogg Invitational, run on September 8 which had all five county schools running on the same course the same day played a major role in determin­ ing these all county teams. All Barry County First Team Sadie Catt, Lakevood: One of two Lakewood freshmen to help cany the Viking team this fall. Catt scored a 14th place finish at the TK Invitational with a time of 2133.8. She’d improved her time to 20:49 by the time the team ran again at Yankee Springs in the Drttdbfr^ Regfonafc :^'u • .......... "'•*•■••• ’* Marissa Ingle, Dehctri This Delton sopho­ more finished third m the Kellogg Division race at the Tit invite in 21:31.3, and went on to finish with a flourish. She finished third overall in the KVA, then went on to medal at regionals and qualify for the Division 3 State Finals. Dana Nichols, Lakewood: This freshmen led the Viking pack her share of times this sea­ son. She was eighth overall at the TK Invite in 20: 51.9, then led her team again in the region­ al race in 22nd place overall at 20:19. Kaietgh Page, Tbornapple Kellogg: A TK junior. Page pushed Winchester as the season went on up front for the Trojans. Page was fifth overall at the TK Invite in 20:34, and just missed extending her season to the state meet with a 16th place finish in the Division 2 Regional race at Yankee Springs. Chaney Rcblnson, Tbornapple Kellogg: Only a sophomore. Robinson ran her way to an 18th place overall finish at the TK Invite in 22:00.7, and was one of five Trojans in the top 12 in the O-K Gold meet in 12th overall at 21: 33. Jessica Stortz, Tbornapple Kellogg: After a brief hiatus from the team early in the season, this Trojan senior steadily got back into the race. She finished sixth overall at the TK Invite, coming in at 20:35.9. Rebecca Winchester, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojan freshman was strong early in the season, finishing second in 1937 at the TK Invitational early in the year. She finished strong as well, running her way to all State honors with a 15th place finish at the Division 2 State Finals. All Barry County Second Team Ashley Barcroft. Lakewood: This Viking junior shaved over a minute of her time in the two big races at Yankee Springs this fall. She was 21st overall at the TK Invitational in 22:18.8, then cut that down to 21 minutes flat in the Division 2 regional race to end the year. AUssa Goble, Lakewood: She cruised to a 20th place finish at the TK Invitational in September in 22:08.2. She finished the league season with a time of 21:49 at the final CAAC 3 jamboree for 19th place. Goble was one of three Lakewood ladies to earn all-CAAC 3 honors, along with Barcroft and Nichols. Kersta Gustafson, Tbornapple Kellogg: She didn’t always score for the Trojan squad, but that doesn’t mean she’s not one of the best in the area. Gustafson raced to a 25th place fin­ ish overall at the TK Invite in 22:26.6. Natalie Hoag: Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojan junior missed out at the TK Invite, but was there to help the Trojan pack the rest of the season. Hoag was fourth for the Trojans in 15th overall at the O-K Gold meet in 21:18. Whitney Knolienberg, Deiton: One of Delton’s two junior co-captains, Knolienberg raced in .'l 22.05 at the TK Invite. She finished in sixth place this year in the KVA, and just missed a chance to run at State when she fin­ ished 17th at regionals. Aubrey Raymond, Tbornapple Kellogg: It was a tough year for the returning all-league senior, but she kept on going. She finished 24th overall in the Thomapple Race at the TK Invitational in 22:26.2. Kristen Wilfinger, Delton: The Panthers' other junior co-captain. Wilfinger ran a person­ al best time of 21:09 in a 113th place finish at the state finals. She finished 12th overall in the KVA this season, and was honored as an aca­ demic all State performer with her 3.87 GPA. DK CAGERS, continued from page 10 rebound seconds later and put it back in to get her team a lead it would not relinquish, despite the best efforts of Lakewood senior Jessie Buche who poured in 17 points on the night Delton's seniors led the way, with a lot of help by sophomore Alex Culbert who added nine points and nine rebounds. Tamminga fin­ ishfid .with- seven points and eight boards. Senior Roxann Huisman ended the night with four points, seven rebounds, and four assists. The win pushed Delton’s record to 14-7 on the year. Culbert. Tamminga, Huisman, Matteson, and Fisher arc what Williams calls, “the core of a team that has won more games this year than the last five years combined.” The 14 wins is the most for a Delton squad since 1990, and Monday was the team’s first district win since ‘90 as well. “I think we got our confidence back,” said Williams. “After the loss Thursday at (Kalamazoo) Christian, mentally we were more beat up than I would have thought In the second half we go our confidence back a little." The Panthers were knocked off 61-24 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association final last week. i. Delton came out slow, and it was too late by the time they started to score points in the second half. DK was held to seven first half points, and scored only one in the second quarter. “Kalamazoo Christian put on a stifling man-to-man defense," said Williams. “We had very few open looks. At the same time, they broke down our defense at will." Matteson led the Panthers with 11 pp;nts. Tamminga had eight rebounds. The loss put the Panthers’ final league record at 6-6. The Panthers’ Kortni Matteson (left) races in for a lay-up, but is fouled by Lakewood’s Katie MacDonald in Delton's 53-46 win in the Class B District opener Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Brener) Saxon eighth graders close out 2003 campaign 3-9 The 2003 Hastings eight grade girls' basketball team. Team members are (front from tert) Chelsea Sisxa, Heidi Bustance, Hannah Wood, Call* Carpenter. Tara Pleshe. (middle) Stephanie Glass, Sara Radant, Brittany Howell, Megan Lipstraw, Katie Harvath. Brandi Hurless, (back) coach Angie Sixberry. Sarah Heuss, Audrey Wakely, Allison Hodges, Kelsey Stevens, Brittany Hartman, and manager Nicole Moser. The Hastings eighth grade girls’ basketball team played their last game of the season on October 22. The team improved immensly both offensively and defensively throughout the season. “All the players need to be commended for their hard work and dedication this season,’’ said coach Angie Sixberry. Team members were Chcslea Siska, Sara Radant. Brittany Howell. Hannah Wood, Katie Harvath, Kelsey Stevens. Heidi Bustance, Audrey Wakely. Megan Lipstraw, Tara Pleshe. Stephanie Glass. Brandi Hurless, Allison Hodges. Sarah Heuss. Brittany Hartman, Calli Carpenter, and manager Nicole Moser. The team record was 3-9. which does not reflect how much they improved from the beginning to end of the season. Leading scor­ ers for the team were Howell with 35 season points and Wood with 31 season points. Defensive rebound leaders were Pleshe and Carpenter both with 18 and Sarah Heuss with 19 for the season. Offensive rebound leaders were Carpenter with 13, and Wood and Lipstraw’ each tied with a season total of 11. Finally. Lipstraw and Howell led the team in steals with 16 each. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 20, 2003 - Page 13 Elisabeth J. Wisotzke Area obituaries, continued from page 7 E. Geneva Jewell SUNFIELD - Mrs. E. Geneva Jewell, of Sunfield, passed away Sunday, Nov. 16,2003 at her residence at the age of 66. She was bom Dec. 3, 1936 in Engleberg. Arkansas, the daughter of Robert P. and Pauline (Flanery) Schunk. On Dec. 23. 1966 she married Robert E. Jewell. Mrs. Jewell is a member, and a past secre­ tary, treasurer, and trustee of the builders of Aquarius Church. Geneva was a true artist, and loved sewing, arts and crafts, and enjoyed interior decorat­ ing. She also enjoyed travel, camping, and fish­ ing. Mrs. Jewell was preceded in death by both her parents; a sister. Jody Coffee; and a son. Brent A. Jewell. Surviving air her husband. Robert E. Jewell; two sons, Todd L. (Jeannine) Jewell of Sunfield, Robert A (Kimberly) Jewell of Escanaba; two daughters, Cynthia A. Kang of Commerce, California, and Tara K. (Sheldon) Case of Ionia; daughter-in-law, Paula J. Jewell of Lake Odessa; 12 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Nov. 19. 2003 at the Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in mem­ ory of Mrs. E. Geneva Jewell, c/o RFH P.O. Box 36, Sunfield, Ml 48890. Arrangements were made by the Independent Family Owned Funend Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. Interment Will follow in the Sunfield Cemetery. Santa's Workshop set for Saturday Northeastern Elementary School's PTO is sponsoring its 11th annual "Santa's .Workshop’ Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests are invited to come make Christmas gifts for the entire family. There are 16 different gift ideas. AII gifts are priced from W cento io S3 each • •«:» Admission is free and all ages are wel­ come. Lunch will be offered. Nina Zakshesky VERMONTVILLE - Nina Zakshesky. 89, of Vermontville, Michigan, passed away November 18, 2003. Mrs. Zakshesky was bom May 4, 1914, in Herron, Michigan, the daughter of Andrew Harrison and Mabie (Rupinski) Barker. Nina was a homemaker and a fanner who always had a handshake, a smile and a kiss. She is survived by son Thomas (Barbara) Zakshesky of Charlotte, daughters Angie Price of Grand Ledge, Mary Jane Hummel of Charlotte, Virginia (Joe) Harvey of Vermontville, eight grandchildren. 12 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and brother John Harrison of Alpena. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Henry Zakshesky in 1988, son Joseph in 1978. infant Francis Lucy in 1936. Funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday. November 22,2003 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte, Michigan with Charles Jensen officiating. Interment will be in Sunfield Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until time of service on Saturday. Casket Bearers will be LeRoy, DeWitt and Nicholas Hummel, Phil Ross, Shawn Cox, Rick Moore and Honorary Casket Bearer Joshua Price. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com Correction: The sponsor was incorrectly identified in the caption for the YMCA Women’s B League vc’’eyball champions in last week’s Banner. The league’s top team was Backe Construction. Notice of Mortgege Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO CPU FCT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aata may be reocinded bv the *orw 'ne'nn mortner^i in that ■virt your demegee. If any; ahati be limited eotety to the return of the bid amount tendered at aaia, piue Interest Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WSX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, ehall bo limit­ ed soiefy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at aaia, plus Interest MORTGAGE S>LE-OetauR has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary E. Marchant and Tammy S. Merchant, husband and wife signing to bar dower rights only (original mort­ gagors) to VanDyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 13, 1908, and recorded on April 21. 1998 in Document No 1010692 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bank One, National Association, as ‘trustee f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. * soignee by an assignment dated May 22, 1998. which was recorded on October 25. 1999, m Document 1037001, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTYTHREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN AND 54/IX dotars ($143,910.54). including interest at 12.500% per annum. Under tne power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute <i such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan at IX PM. on December 4. 2003. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 57 seconds West 117.83 feet along the West toe of said Northwest 1/2; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East. 634 95 feet along the centertine of Bowen Mffia Road (platted as Damoth Road) to the Place of Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds West. 190.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East 300.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds East 190.0 feat; tnence South 89 degrees 36 rrtoutes 43 seconds West 300 0 feet along said center­ toe to the piece of begir.-tog. Subject to highway right of way for Bowen MiHs Road. The redemption period shall be 8 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be X days from the date of such sale. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by John F. Ahmdt and Barbara J. Ahmdt. also known as Barbara L Ahmdt. husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 11, 2002, and recorded on June 27, 2002 in instrument 1082918. in Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Eight And 97/IX Dollars ($322,158.97), including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Praireville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest cor­ ner of Section 6. Town 1 North, Range 10 West: thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds East on the Section too X1.44 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 35 seconds East 1X.X toot; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds West 16i.37 feet; thence North 0 degrees 15 min­ utes 27 seconds East 117.77 toot to the South toe of Sycamore Drive; ther.ee South 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds East on the South line of Sycamore Drive 196.22 feet; thence North 89 degrees 31 minutes 37 seconds East; 7.25 feet; thence South 19 degrees 24 minutes 29 seconds East 79.87 feet: thence South 37 degrees 01 min­ utes 55 seconds East 81.13 loot; thence South 61 degrees 19 minutes 08 seconds East 108 77 feet to the Shore of Pine Lake; thence South 9 degrees 31 minutes 06 seconds West along the Shore of Pine Lake 46 83 feet to the South Line of Section 6; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds West 206.36 feet to the place of beginning. The redemptton period shail be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 20, 2003 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #OO3772FO1 a^eeee Pub: 11/20 - 12/18 Dated: October X. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team H (248) 593-1X0 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990708015 (10/X-11/20) HASTINGS - Elizabeth J. Wisotzke. age 81, of Hastings, died Tuesday, Nov. 18. 2003 at Love N. Care Adult Foster Care in Hastings. She was bom March 21. 1922 in Milwaukee. Wisconsin where she attended school. She married Walter J. Wisotzke Sept. 9. 1939 and he died Nov. 19. 1995. Mrs. Wisotzke lived in Iron River Wisconsin and moved to Hastings in 1984. She is a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings, enjoyed animals, feeding the birds, upholstery. Surviving are daughters, Gail Lancaster of Hastings. Lois Keeton of Las Vegas; son. David (Deloris) Wisotzke of Milwaukee, Wise.; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, Anna Zak of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 20. from 6-8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, Nov. 21, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiating Burial will be at Ft Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice or Love N Care Aduh Foster Care Home. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. George J. Conoeree DELTON - George J. Converse, age 80, of Delton, passed rway Monday, Nov. 17.2003. George was bom Aug. 7, 1923 in Barry County, the son of George and Jenny (Mugridge) Converse. On Dec. 21, 1946; he married Margaret Lewis who survives. A veteran, George served his country in the United States Army. A loyal employee of the Zum Company in Kalamazoo. George was a welder there for 33 years. He loved to hunt and fish, especially with his daughter. Sue. He enjoyed farming after work, and was always proud of his yard and his vegetable garden. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughters. Susan (Scott) Doster of Lonedell, MO, and Bobbie (Dick) Miller of Delton; grandchildren. Jay and Branden Doster of MO, Tim Miller and Jody Duff of Delton; four sisters. Frances, Wanda, Margaret, and Jenny; sisters-in-law, Esther and Marie Converse; i0 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews He w as preceded in death by his parents; a daughter. Georgie Ann Converse in 1965 and three brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were conducted at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton, on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Pastor Jeff Worden offi­ ciating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Delton District Library will be appreciated. THB FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT: HQ TO COLLECT A DEBT AHY MFORMADOM OBTAINED-WILL BEJSEDFQRTHATPUHPOSE. PLEASE GQNTAGT QUfLOffiCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owncr/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communit/es offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Saia THU FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aata may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be Umhed aoUly to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, pfoa Intareat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Vickery and Susan K. Vickery. husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee. dated October 23. 1998, and recorded on October 29. 1998 in instrument 1020061, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Nine And 41/100 Dollars ($48,179.41). including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute ir. such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X p.m., on December 18, 2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the North 40 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, for a place of beginning. thence West 200 feet, thence South 220 feet thence East 200 feet, thence North 220 feet, to the place of beginning. The redemption period shail be 6 months from the data of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case ths redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 13. 2003 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1X1 Trott & Trott P C. Attorneys For Standard Fedora) Bank, a Federal Savings Bank 30400 Telegraph Rd.. Ste. 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rfe #X2569FO1 omm (11/13-12/4) NQDGEUEEQREGLQ&URE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Wade L. Jordan, a single Default has been made in the conditions of a man. certain to GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC mortgage made by Barrie L Frederickson and (FKA GREEN TREEN FINANCIAL SERVICING Janet M. Frederickson. Husband and Wife, to Fifth CORPORATION), dated February 1. 1999, and Third Mortgage-Mi LLC, mortgagee, dated recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor September 6, 2002 and recorded September 13, the County of Barry In the State of Michigan on 2002 in Document# 1087410. Barry County February 8. 1999, In Document No. 1024848, on Records. There is claimed to be due on such which Mortgage there is claimed to be due al the mortgage the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the Thirteen and 29/100 Dollars ($86,013.29) inductog sum of $69,250.75 and no proceedings having interest at the rate of 6.625% per annum. been instituted to recover the debt now remaining Under the power of sate contained in the mod secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, whereby the power of sale contained in said notice is hereby given that the mortgage wilt be Mortgage has become operative; foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or NOW THEREFORE. Notice la hereby given that some part of then. at puMc venue at the Barry on December 4.2003, at 100 p.m., on the steps of County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County. the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on December 18, 2003. the ptace tor holding the Circuit Court tor the The premises are located in the Township of County of Barry, there wiU be offered for sate and Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the pur­ described as: pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, upon said Mortgage, together with interest al 7.X Town 1 North, Range 8 West. Johnstown Township. percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and Barry County, Michigan, the surveyed boundary of any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. said parcel described as: Commencing at the Green Tree Servicing LLC. does pay on or prior to Southeast comer of said Section 1; thence South the date of said sale; said premises are described 89 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West along the in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: South line of said Section 286.00 feet to the point of LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF beginning of this description; thence South 89 BARRY. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHI­ degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West continuing GAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: along said South toe 253.X feet; thence North X COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER degrees 38 minutes 25 seconds West peraflei with OF SECTION 34. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 the East toe of said Section 418D0 feet; twice WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 50' X’ North 89 degrees 57 minutes 42 second East par­ EAST 659.27 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND allel with said South line 83.X feet; thence South WEST 1/4 LINE TO THE CENTERLINE OF 00 degrees 38 minutes 25 seconds, East parallel BROOKLODGE ROAD. THENCE NORTH 00 with sted East toe 66.X feet; thence North 89 DEGREES 16’ 11“ EAST 205 X FEET ALONG degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds East paraBei with SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ said South toe 173.X feet; thence South X NING; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 16’ 11“ degrees 38 minutes 25 seconds East parallel with EAST 220.X FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, said East line 352.X feet to the point of beginning. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 50' 00’ EAST The redemption period shall be 6 morrths from the date of such sale, unfess the property is deter­ 240 X FEET: THENCE SOUTH X DEGREES 16’ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 1V WEST 220 X FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period DEGREES 50' X’ WEST 240 X FEET TO THE shaH be X days from the date of the sate. The fore­ POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASE­ dosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event MENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR taneous resolution with the borrower. BROOKLODGE ROAD Dated: November 13,2003 The redemption period shall be six (6) months ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC from the date of such sale, unless the property is Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank Mortgage-Mi LLC. As abandoned, in which case the redemption period Mortgagee shall be X days from the date of sale or abandon­ P.O. Box 5041 ment. if abandonment occurs after sale. Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 Green Tree Servicing LLC. (248) 457-10X Mortgagee Ate No. 2X1X7 Pub: 11/13-12/11 BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD. A ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A BRANDT (PX183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: October 21,2X3 (11/20) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING. TQ.GQLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE wSeu ‘OR THALELR.PQSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR QFHCE Al THE NUMBER BELOW IF v0u ARE IN ACTIVE military JUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made Dy Elizabeth C. Moore and Franklin H. Moore, wife and husband, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, to United Companies Lending Corporation, a Corporation, mortgagee dated June 19,1997 and recorded June 25,1997 in Liber 699. Page 618. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California by assignment dated October 25.1997 and record­ ed or. January 12. 1998 in Register# 1006280, Barry County Records. There is dasnen to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Two and 50/100 Dollars ($67,862.5) including interest at the rate of 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, r obce is hereby given that the mortgage win be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public venue at the Parry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on January 8.2004. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 15. Ammon Eaton Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of plats, Page(s) 15. Barry County Records. The redemption period sb.aH be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, in whten case the redemption period shall be X days, faxr *hu date of the sale. Theforedosmg mortgagee can rescind the safe in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ra a stmul taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated November 20,2003 . ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of Cakfomia, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 199.0776 Pub: 11/20 -12/18 0BHX720 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa aato may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William J. Alton, a married -nan and Linda F. Allen, his wife, original mortgagors), to Investaid Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 21. 1999, and recorded on July 28,1999 in instrument 1033094, and assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated March 6, 2002 recorded on August 3. 2002 in instrument 1086679. in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Six Hundred Fourteen And 33/IX DoHari ($81,614.33). including interest al 11.99% per annum, Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Berry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103 of the Ptal of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also commencing at the Northeast comer of said Lot 103: thence North 88 degrees X minutes East 20 feet; thence South 1 degrea West 1X feet; thence North 88 degrees X minutes West 20 feet; thence North 1 degree East 1X feet to the place of beginning, being a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8, Town 3 ’forth. Range 8 West Also, beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 4 of the Plat of North Ridge Estates No. 1. according to the recorded plat thereof, thenco North 88 degrees X minutes X seconds West on the exten­ sion of the South toe of said ptat X X feet to the East toe of an alley vacated on October 24. 1966; thence North 01 degree X pinutes X seconds East (measured as North 01 degree X minutes 27 seconds East) along said East toe 1X.0 feel; thence South 88 degrees X minutes X seconds East X.X feet to the West toe of said ptat; thence South 01 degree X minutes 27 seconds West along said West line 1X.X feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 20. 2003 For more information, please caH: FC X 248 593.1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 File #003664F01 om»< Pub: 11/20 - 12/11 �Page 14 - Thursday. November 20. 2003 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES IBffi_BfiMffiAQEBLCOLLECTQftAITEMPTINGTQCQLLECTADLDT.AMYINFORMATION OfllAlNEDYflkLBEUSEDFDRTHATPURPQSCPLEASE CONTACTQUR OFFICE AT TME htUMBERBELQW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Mudgett and Vivien Mudgett. to Crtrfinanc-al Mortgage Company f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services, mortgagee, dated February 27, 2001 and recorded March 12, 2001 in Instrument No. 1056066, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight and 9/100 Dollars ($137.858 09) including interest at the rate of 10.88% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Bany County. Michigan at 1 XX) pjn. on December 4,2003. The premises are located in too City of Hastings. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1304 of the Ctty, formerly Wage of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from too date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shaN be 30 days from the date of toe sate. Thetorectoeing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the blower. Dated. October 23. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Associates Home Equity Services, P.O. Box 6041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 201.1291 Pub: 1QQ3-1V20 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained wfll be used for tots purpose, if you are in the MHtary, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Mfchoof L Ihmea, A Single Mon to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 18.2002 and record­ ed Merrh 19,2002 In Instrument 1078800 Bony County Records, MfcMgan on which mortgage there la claimed to bo due at the dote hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Rve Deters end Ninety Conte ($86366.90) Including interest 13% per annum. Under ths power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubbe venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml at 1:00PM. on Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 20 Rode South of The Southwest corner of Lot 1331, City of Hastings, Berry County, Michigan; Thence E-st 10 Rods; Thence South 4 Rods; Thanes West 10 Rods; Thsnce North 4 Rods to beginning. City of Heatings, Berry County, Michigan Being in the Northeeot corner of the Northeast 1/4 of Beetton 19, Township 3 North, Range 8 West Commonly known ss 1201 S Park St, Heettnga Mi 48068 The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1946CL 800.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shaH be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: Or>nhaf2i 2003 AnwlmiMi Momm Gompaoy Mortgagee Attorneys: MISQDeguinrtni Rd. Ste B1Q anon Foreclosure rrouce • worry uounry PETER M. SCHNE1DERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.O, IS ATTEMPTS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU VRE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in too conditions of a mortgage made by: DAVID M. SILVER, A SINGLE MAN to EXCHANGE FINAN­ CIAL CORPORATION. Mortgagee. dated August 30. 2002. and recorded on September 4, 2002. in Document No. 1086792, Barry County Records. Mfchigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at me date hereof the sum of NINETY THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY MNE AND 05/100 DOLLARS (883.179.05). including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice te hereby given that said mortgage will be forectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1XX) o'clock p.m., on, January 8, 2004. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT 30 FEET NORTH OF A POINT WHERE THE CENTER OF STATE STREET INTERSECTS THE CENTER OF REED STREET, THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF REED STREET. 137 FEET. THENCE NORTH PARALLEL. WITH STATE STREET. 58 FEET. THENCE WEST. 14 FEET. THENCE NORTH. 59.5 FEET. THENCE EAST. 151 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 1173 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES OVER THE EAST­ ERLY 33 FEET THEREOF PP #08-052-002-000-020-01 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: November 13. 2003 EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HBs. Michigan 48334 (11/20-12/18) TH® FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO C OLLECT A DEBT.. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURROSE.RLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBiTARYDIfTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MeMn L. Burd. A Single Man. to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated September 25. 2002 and recorded October 3, 2002 In Document# 1088670. Bany County Records. There Is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen and 35/100 Dollars ($76,516.35) including interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on December 18,2003. The premises are located In toe City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lots 25 and 26 of the Ctty of Hastings, tormeriy Village. Barry County, Michigan according to the recorded Ptat thereof described as: the West 4 rods of toe following described premises: com­ mencing 2 rods South of the Northeast comer of Lot 24 of the original Ptat of the Qty. running thence West 10 rods; thence South 8 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence North 8 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shaN bo 8 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 8600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaN be 30 days from toe date of the sale. Thetorectosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated; November 13, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Company . As Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 214.0952 oniw Pub: 11/13 - 12H1 RM FMffl A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT QURQfFIGEAT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A Gordon and Nlcote M Gordon, husband and wife, to GMAC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 30.1999 and recorded December 2, 1999 in Document Number 1038622, Barry County Records. There is dawned to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand One Hundred Twelve and 55/100 Cottars ($75,112.55) including interest at the rate of 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of too State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wttl be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:0C pm. on January 8,2004. The premises are located in toe Township of Maple Grove. Barry County, Michigan, and am Land situated in the Township of Maple Grove County of Barry. State of Michigan described as fol­ tows: Beginning at the southeast comer of Section 30. Town 2 north, range 7 west; thence west 20 rods along the south line of section 30, thence north 32 rods thence east 20 rods to the east line of sec­ tion 30; thence south 32 rods to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaN be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 20,2083 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for GMAC Mortgage Corporation. As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 . (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 280 0242 Pub: 11/20 - 12/18 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TH® RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INF OR HATTON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte Bate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark G. Gamber and Ann M. Gamber. husband and wife. original mortgagors). to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated April 30. 1999, and recorded on May 12. 1999 in Uber 5/12/99 In instrument 1029436. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation as assignee by an gwugnmem dated February 8. 2000 recorded on March 17. 2000 in instrument 1042212, in Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Seven And 85/100 Dollars ($91,747.85), including interest at 8% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM, on December 18. 2003 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Chateau Park Number One. according to the recorded Plat thereof as recurded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 71. The redemption period shaN be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated. November 13. 2003 For more information, please call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #002172F01 ommno Pub : 11/13 - 12/3 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoaure Sale TH® RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shall be limited aotety to the return of the bld amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Earl W. Lewis and Ttoa F. Lewis, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to Commcnpotot Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated April 25. 1996. and recorded on May 4.1998 in instrument 1011393. and assigned by said Mortgagee to ContiMortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated May 11, i998 recorded on August 27, 1999 in instrument 1034585, to Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Zero Thousand Seven Hundred Three And 61/100 Dollars ($70,703.61). including interest at 12.95% pec annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 8, 2004. Said premises are situates in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, anti are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at a p jint of the West line of said Section 28, which Net. North 2 degrees 15 minutes East. 495.03 feet from the Southwest comer of said Section; thence North 2 degrees 15 minutes West. 241.40 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East, 606.90 feet to an iron 19 feet West of the cen­ terline of the road; thence South 01 degree 23 minutaa West. 241.40 teat; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West. 616.77 teat to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shaN be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: November 20. 2003 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ContiMortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fito #003686F01 TH® RRM® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLL FCT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION QSIAINED_W1LLBE_USEQ.FQR.IHAI PUR: PQS£L_PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFF1CEAT THF NUMBER BELOW f YOU ARE ACTIVE MHITARYDUTY mnMaum Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Barbara J. Kerns, a tingle woman, to Delta Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 17, 2000 and recorded March 21, 2000 Tn Document No >1042281. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A., as Trustee for Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1. c/o Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB. as servicing agentby assignment dated April 3. 2001 and recorded on July 31. 2001 in Document No. 1063940 Barry County Records. Also recorded by an assignment dated 04/03/2003. recorded 06/04/2003 document #: 1110057 There te claimed to be due on such mortgage toe sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six and 94/100 Dofiare ($63,006.94) including interest at the rate of 9.09% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and toe statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice te hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on December 11,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land to the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31. Town 2 North . Range 10 West. described aa: Beginning at a given point designated by a stake driven in the Northeast comer of a 'maK triangular piece of land containing the frame cottage and out building occupied for many years by David Boniface and Fanny BonnHace . thence Northwest 184 feet to comer point. Being the Northwest comer of the triangular piece of land . thence South 225 feet along the boundary line fence . between Robert Kelley and thte described property to highway . thence Northea 1 200 feet along highway in front of house and lot to place of beginning , this form­ ing a triangular piece of ground approximately 1/2 acre , more of less . Orangeville Township , Bany County . Michigan . being more accurately described by survey as follows . Commencing at the Souih 1/8 post of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31 .Town 2 North, Range 10 West, thence North 2 degrees 33‘ 05 ‘ West on lhe North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest quarter 790.67 feet to the Centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description . thence North 45 degrees 33‘ 52* East on the centerline of Marsn Road TfflT! feet, thence North 66 degrees 00’ 24* west 172.91 feet to the Nom and South 1/8 line of Northwest quarter . thence South 2 degrees 33' 05* East on said 1/8 fine 215.96 feet to the place of beginning . Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest quarter of section 31, Town 2 North , Range 10 West . thence North 2 degrees 33' 05' West on the North and South 1/8 line Northwest quarter 790.67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description thence continuing North 2 degrees 33' 05* West on sato North and South 1/8 line 215.90 feet. thence North 66 oegrees- 00'24* wes.' 17.09 feet. thence South 35 degrees 32'32* West 140.05 feet . thence South 44 degrees 26’ 08* East 152.32 feet to toe place of beginning . The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the safe to the event a 3rd party buys toe property and there te a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 6, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, NA. as Trustee for Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1. c/0 Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB. as servicing agent. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ate No. 189 2895 Pub: 11«- 12/4 & Synopafe HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Nov. 11, 2003 All Board members present; 6 guests. Approved minutes; Received Treasurer's report. Received report from Jan McKeough - Green Gables Haven. Received reports from Commissioner Neil, Deputy Nieuwenhuis, Library Administrator Schondelmayer, Clerk, and Supervisor. Appointed Supervisor to investigate business at 3070 E M-79 Hwy Approved audit proposal from Walker. Auke, and Sheldon. Approved Metro Act permit applications from SBC and Verizon Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Bonnie L. Cruttonden. Clerk Attested to bv: Jim Brown. Supervisor omi*7« Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO CPU FCT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WHA BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MNJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bs resdndsd by ths foreclosing mortgagse. In that event, your damegss. If any, ehett bo limited solely to the return of the bid emount tendered at aate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has bssn mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis J. Vandertd, a marrisd man and I Ulin■ Vandsrtii. Ns wife (original .nortgagore) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., A Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 29. 2001, and recorded on January 13. 2003 Instrument #1095359, by Affidavit of Claim of Interest recorded January 13, 2003, in Document No. 1095359 in Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there te claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY AND 50/100 ddaro ($120,340.50), todudtog inter­ est at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of safe contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice te hereby given that said mortgage will be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at ths Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Michigan at 1XX) PM, on December 4,2003. Said premisos are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YAN^E SPRINGS. Bany County, Mktoigen. and are described aa: That part of Lot 40 of Lakeside Subdivision, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Pago 55, deecnbsd as fotows Beginning at the Northeast comer of said Lot 40; thence Southwesteriy along North Ins s! uld Lot 100 feet; thence southeasterly peraM with ttw East Hne of said Lot to too South toe of said lot thanes East to toe Southeast comer of eaid lot; thence Northwesterly along East too of said tot to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(sj from toe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 30. 2003 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 983-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Totegreph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte # 200230625 Team C (10/30 -11/20) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your demegee. If any, shall be HmRed eoiety to the return of the bid emount tendered et ecto, piue Intereet MORTGAGE SALE-DefauR has been mode in toe conditions of a mortgage made by WWiam J. Perkins and Ramona L Perkins, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to AmeriFirsI Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 16, 1999, and recorded on September 24, 1999 as Document No. 1035750 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated September 18, 1999. which was recorded on February 1,2000, as Document No. 1040754 Barry County Records, and re-recorded on October 18, 2000, as Document No. 1050911, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 51A00 dollars ($83,734.51). including intereat at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wi be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 PM, on December 4, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 26. Town 1 North. Rwge 9 We< 903.50 feet due South of the center of said Section 28; thence due South 79.56 feet; thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes West 212 feet; thence due North 79.56 feet atong a fence as occupied; thence south 89 degrees 40 minutes East 212 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 30. 2003 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Teams (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 20C Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200328860 Team S CMMte (10/30 -11/20) Hope Township Synopsis Rsgular Bosrd Masting Nowmbsr 10, 2003 4 Board members present and 5 guests. Approved previous minutes, btes and received standing reports. Heard reports on Community VIS and approved to continue support. Approved expenses tor new handicap door lor ths front of toe hal. tractor trade in. Walter & Rute aa 2003-04 auditors. Newstetter, and program upgrade for Clerk's computer. Meeting Adjourned 8:05 p.m. Unda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Abort, Supervisor Notice Or Mortgage Forectoaure Seis TH® RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKW WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE SMJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate mey be reecMed by tfMforectosing mortgagee. In that evenL your ttemsgai, If any, ehatt bo Ssritod eotafy to the return of too bid awiount tontiered at eate, MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mads in -ho condteons of a mortgage made by Richard F Tnkter and Shirley A TWder. husband and wffe. original mortgagors), to TMS Mortgage Inc., db/a The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated March 11, 2000, and recorded on March 17. 2000 in instru­ ment 1042214, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the poolng and eervidng Agreement, dated aa of May 1,2001, among Credtt-Baseed Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC, Ace Securities Corp., a Utton Loan Servicing LP and US Bank National Aaeociatton. C-Bass Mortgage Loen A wot Bacted Certificates. Serios 2001-CB2, without recourse, as aatigneo by an assignment dated April 13, 2001 recorded on August 20, 2001 in instrument 1066066, in Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is cioimod to bo due at he date hereof toe sum of Seventy-Five Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Two And 77/100 Dollars ($75,172.77), including interest at 10.6% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caw made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby gteon toat said mortgage wB be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged prerwe, or some part of them, at pubke vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on January 8. 2004 Said premises are situated in Qty of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described aa: The North 1/2 of Lot 1 and 2 of Btock 8 of HJ. KanMtfr Addition to the Qty. formerly Wage of Hastings, according to he recorded plat thereof, aa recorded in Uber 1 of Plate on P^a 9. The redemption period shafi be 6 months from the date of such aate. untew determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case too redemption period shal bo 30 dkys from too dote of such safe. Dated: November 20, 2003 For more Informatiori, pteoao call: FC M 248.593.13UC Trott & Th* PC. Attorneys For U.S. Bank National AtMtortwifon, as Trustee under the pooling and servicing Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2001, among Credit-Bassed Asset Servicing and Securitiz^on LLC, Ace Securtttee Corp., a Utton Loan Servicing LP and US Bank National Association. CBass Mortgage Loan Asset Packed CortMcotee. Serios 2001-CB2. without recourse. 30400 Totegreph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, McNgan 48025^822 Rte #003155F01 nermeeoT Pub: 11/20-12/11 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, defaul! has oeen mode in too terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Rachel L Argo, a married woman, mortgagor, to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc. a Michigan cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated the 3rd day of March, A.D. 2000, and recorded in toe Office of the Register of Deeds for too County of Bany and State of Mfchigan. on the 10th day of March A.D., 2000, as Instrument 1041948, which said mortgage was thereafter, on, to wtt: toe 3rd day of March. A.D.. 2000, assigned to the Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, a Mfchigar. corporation, and said assignment wos recorded on toe 10to day of March. 2000, in the Office of the Ragteter of Deads for said County of Barry as Instrument #1041949, and WHEREAS, toe amount claimed to ba due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum ol Fifty-four thousand nine hundred thirty-tour md 44/100 dotes ($64,934.44), lor principal and interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings al lew or In equity have been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sate contained in said mortgage has become oper­ ative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of toe State of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE ® HEREBY GIVEN THAT on THURSDAY toe 4th day of December, 2003 al 1XJ0 o'clock in the afternoon local time, said mort­ gage wB be torectoeed at a sate at public auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in toe Qty of Hastings, County of Barry and Ma of Michigan (that being toe piece of hold­ ing Circuit Court In said County), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said, on said mortgage with the interest there on at nine percent (9%) per annum and Ml legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest In the premises. The premises described in said mortgage are as foHows. Property situated tn the Qty of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, to wtt: Lot 8, Btock 4 of Chamberlain's Addition accord­ ing to toe recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 7, except toe east 2 feet thereof. Commonly known as 123 W. Nelson, Hastings. Ml. The redemption period shaN be 6 months from toe date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in wnicn case me reoempuon penoa snail De ju oays from the date of such safe. Dated: October 23. 2003 Benchmark Mortgage Corpora *i, assignee of mortgagee. CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. Attorney for Benchmark Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St. Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLE C T A DEBT ANY IN FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. —*• (11-13) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 20,2003 - Pqje 15 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MCHKUN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2003-23822 DE Estate of JOHNNY C. KIDDER. Date of Birth 04/01/1948. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Johnny C. Kidder, who lived at 4465 Loftus Road. Freeport. Michigan died 04/10/2001. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate wtt bo forever barred unless presented to Shannon Walker, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml and the named/proposod personal representative wtthin 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10002003 Robert L Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street P.O. Box 246 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (260) 945-9557 Shannon Walker 4465 Loftus Road Freeport. Ml 49325 (269)795-4006 Notice of Mortgage Foroctoeuro Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNs sato may be resdndad by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, N any, shaft be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at Mie, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by t_ Rra Price a single woman (original mortgagors' io Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated July 25. and recorded on August 6. 2001 In Imtf.uT-anl No. 1064253 in Barry County Records. Mtahigan. and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation successor by merger and/or name change to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation. aaatgnaa by an assignment dated April 4, 2002, which was record­ ed on May 3, 2002. in Instrument No. 1079691, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due 81 the date hereof toe sum of NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 73/100 doftaro ($95,565.73), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power cf sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe status in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1XX) PM. on December 4, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are Lot 9. Block 10 of Daniel Striker's Addition, accord­ ing to toe recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 11, Barry County Records The redemption period shaft be 6 monto(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from toe date ot such sate. Dated: October 30. 2003 FOR WFORMAT1OH, PLEASE CALL: Teams (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tstopgraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Mi 46025 File #200329828 TeamS (1C/3O-11/2O) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WIL UAH AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO GQLLEC1 A DEBT AND ATY INFORMATION MIAlNED.VflLLfiEUSED FOR THAT PURPaSJLrLEASECQHTAGTXX/RQfHCEAT THENUMBER fiELQWJfAOUARElNACIIYE MIUTAHY-DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default having boon made In too conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Kevin 8. Phenix and Tracy L Phenix, husband and wife, of 1688 Erst Cantor Road. Hastings. Mtehigan 49056, and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under toe laws of the State ot Mkt. gan, whose address is 2007 Eratom SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated January 15, 1996, and recorded on Apr# 13. 1998, Docket No. 1010331 of toe Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to bo duo for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Eight Thousand Nino Hundred Fifty Rve Doftaro and Ninety One Cents ($28,955.91) and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law having been instituted to recover toe said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tost by virtue of toe power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on December 11, 2003 at 1XX) p.m. the undersigned wtt sett at the East door al toe Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that betng the place of holding toe Circuit Court tor toe County of Barry, at pubfc venue to the highest bidder to* toe purpose of satisfying toe amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with toe legal tees and charges of the sale, including attorney's fees stowed by law, the prem­ ises in said mortgage located in Barry County. Mtehigan and which are described as toftows: A parcel of land in toe Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North Range 8 West described as: commencing 28 rods East of toe Northwest comet of toe Northeast 1/4 of said Section 21, in tos cen­ ter of Center Road, thence South 198 foet tor the place of beginning, thence East 191 teat, thence South 198 leeL toenoe Weal 191 teal thence North 198 feet to tor place of beginning. Together w«h en existing right of way tor ingress and agrees as revested in Uber 354 on Page ?43 which has an address of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings Michigan 49058. The redemption period shaft be six (6) months from toe date of such sale, untoss determined abandoned in accordance wlto MCL 8003241 In which case toe redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation 2007 Eastern. SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated: October 27. 2003 Drafted by: Wtttam M. Azknul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 2O5-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)456-1315 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent's Estate FILE NO. 2003-23830-DE Estate of MAYNARD B. PARK. Deceased Date Of Birth: 01/26/1920. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Maynard B. Park, who lived at 3130 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings. Michigan died 10/04/2003 Creditors ot the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Douglas Cook, named person­ al representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 202 W. Court Street. Ste. 302. Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 11/17/2003 Robert L Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street PO. Box 246 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269)945-9557 Douglas Cook 4745 Cordes Rd. Dolton. Ml 49046 (269) 623-4680 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reednetod by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shaft be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default hae been made In the concfitions of a mertgage made by ArUn F. Dougherty and Judith K. Dougherty, husband ana wire, original mortgagor's), io vanoyic Mortgage Corpmottoo, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated luly 29, 1999, and recorded on August 4, 1999 In Instrument 1033546, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated August 3, 1999 recorded on October 7, 1999 In instrument 1036299, In Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Six And 27/100 Dollars ($92,686.27), including Inter­ est at per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage end the statute In such com made end provided, notice io hereby given that aald mortgage will be torectoeed by a cate of the mortgaged premises, or come part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated In Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and Aocauon, aocoromg io me recoroao pun inereoi In Uber 2 of Plata on Pago 41, Barry County nacoraa. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, In which case the redemption period shaft bo SO days from the date of auch aaia. Dated: November 20, 2003 For more information, ptoaee call: FC X 248393.130k Trott S Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc. 30400 Totegreph Rd Ste 20C Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rto #003915F01 owjwt. Pub: 11/20 -12/11 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTABfED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MQfilGAGEJSALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Keftto A Bennett and Brent M. Hoedeman. husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Access Mortgage and Rnanoal, Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of September, 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Mtehigan, on toe 15th day of October. 2002 in Document No 1089455 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc., said Assignment having been recorded on the 18th day of September. 2003, in Document No. 1113588. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Sixty Five Thousand One Hundred Fifty One & 53/100 ($166,151.53), and no suit or proceeding at taw or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of toe power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 4th day al December. 2003 at 1 00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay toe amount due. as aforesaid on said mort­ gage -jvith interest thereon at 9.23000% per annum and aft legal costs, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney fees allowed by taw. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed. necessary to protect Its interest in the prem­ ises. Which said premises are described as follows: Al that certain piece or parcel of tend situated in the Township of Rutland. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot(s) 47. Pine Haven Estates No. 2. as recorded tn Uber 6 of Plats. Page 9. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a. the prop­ erty may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sate Dated: 10/23/03 Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems. Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems. Inc. 888 W Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 46064 248-362-2600 Pub: 10/23 - 11/20 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISE­ MENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage by Leslie I. Carley to Portage Commerce Bank dated August 26. 1998, and recorded in Barry County records at 1017281. is being forectosed on by Portage Commerce Bank for non-payment of prin­ cipal and interest. The property subjed to this forectorjre is described as. Commencing at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 399 feet from the center of said Section 28; thence north atong said North and South 1/4 line 165 tost; thence East 250 foet; thence South 165 feet; thence West 250 feet to beginning. Located in the Township of Barry. County of Barry, State of Michigan. Commonly known as 14449 & 14471 South Kellogg School Road. Hickory Corners. Michigan Parcel #08-003-028-021-50 There is currently due and owning on the mort­ gage $158,291.59 exclusive ol taxes, costs and attorney fees, bearing interest at the rate of 9.250%. If on or before six (6) months from the date ol the recording of the Sheriff’s Deed, the mort­ gagor does not redeem, the mortgagor wtt lose an ownership rights to the property. The foreclosure sale of this property will take place on Thursday. December 11.2003 at 1 DO p.m. at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State. Hastings. Micregan Dated: November 6. 2003 Wiftiam E Rheaumo Attorney at Law 222 North Washington Sq. Ste 210 Lansing. Ml 48933 (517)371-5579 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- QSJAIHEQ JJLLfifc USfcP FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMB ERJ3ELQW If YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MORTGAGE SAiF Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick Colins and Shelia Collins, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated July 23. 2002 and recorded July 25. 2002 in Register# 1084373. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Four and 28/100 Dollars ($127,634.28) including interest at the rate of 10.125% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in toe mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OecemD»r 18,2003. The premises are located in the Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That Part of The Northwest 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Described as Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 2. Block 61 AC. Wilson ptat of the Vttege of Middtevtte. (Plat described in Warranty deed, dated 3-5-31. Liber 149. Page 152 end warranty deed dated 12 11-74, Uber 366, Page 613) of said section; thence North 159 5 feet, etong the West line of said Lot 2 .and ite extension:.lheneaOnt 132>feet paraWil with the South line of Sato Lot 2; thence South 159 5 feet Parallel with toe West Ine of said Lol 2: thence West 132 0 foet to the piece of begin- ™nsThe redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which ner> the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. Theforedosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution w»th toe borrower. Dated November 13,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 207 0967 Pub: 11713 -12/11 Notice Of Mortgage Fo recfoe jre Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFTING TO COLLECT A DEST. ANY I.YTORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto sato may ba rescind­ ed by the forectoeing mortgagee, in that evenL your damages, if any, shall bs limited eototy to ths return of ths bid smount tendered st aate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made ir the conditions ol a mortgage made by Joshua Smith, a single man, original mortgagor(s). tc Fairway Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, datec June 15,1999 and recorded on June 22. 1999 in instrument 1031552. and assigned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and exist ng under the taws of the United States of America as assignee by an assignment dated March 11, 2003 recorded on March 25, 2003 in instrument 1100X1, in Barry county records. Michigan, or which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-One And 00/100 Dollars ($75,451.00), including interest at 8.125% pet annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse *n Hastings at 1:00 PM. or January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in Charier Township ol Rutland. Bany County. Michigan, and are describee as: A parcel of land m the Southeast 1/4 of Sectior 26. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. descrJied as Commencing at a point 523 feet South of the Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 26; thence South along Tanner Lake Road 285.5 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence North 285.5 feet: thence Wes’ to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. ir which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 20. 2003 For more information, please caM: FC J 248 593.1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIAI ION. a corporation organized and existing under toe taws of the United States ol America 30400 Ttoegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #003524F01 Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on June 14, 2002. by Laura L Simmons, a single woman, as Mortgagor, to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on June 18. 2002, as Document #1082348 (the •Mortgage'), on which Mortgage there is claimed tn be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid tn the amount of Sixty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Rve and 27/100 Dollars ($67,975 27), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power ot sate in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. December 11, 2003. at 1.D0 o'octock in the after­ noon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the ptace of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Bany, there will be offered tor sate and told to toe highest bidder, at public sate, tor toe purpose of satisfying toe unpaid amount ot toe indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located in Bany County. Michigan, described in the Mortgage as Wtows: LOT 57 J.R. BUSH'S ADDITION. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN UBER 1 OF PLAFS. PAGE 33. TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Commonly known as 317 Main St., Delton. Michigan The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of tho safe, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shail be thirty (30) days from toe date of such sate. Dated: November 13. 2003 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lon L. Purkey. Esq Milter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (12/4) Notice of Mortgage Foradosure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJ­ TARY DUTY. ATTN. PURCH ASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your demages. If any, shaft be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made ir the conditions ot a mortgage made by Tyta J McCoy and Johnny R. McCoy, wile and husband original mortgagor(s). to Flagstar Bank. FSB Mortgagee, dated June 27. 2001. and recorded or July 6. 2001 in insLument 1062585, and assignee by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated January 11. 2002 recordec on February 19. 2002 in instrument 1075013, ir Barry County records, Michigan. on which mortgage mere tfaatmedno bb due at tne rWfteffrOFthe sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Three Hundrec Forty-Rve and 70/100 Doftaro ($83,345.70). includ­ ing interest at 7% per annum. Under the power ol sale con lained in said mortgage and the statute ir such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, a? the Barry County Courthouse ir Hastings at 1 .*00 p.m. on December 18. 2003. Suid premises are situated in City of Hastings Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 2/3 of Lot 109 of the City, formerly VKage. ol Hastings, according to the recorded ptat thereof, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case 'he redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 13, 2003 For more information, please caD: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #002447F01 THIS RRM BA DEJHTOLJJarroR ATTEMPT­ ING TP COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFQRMADQN OBTAINEDWILLBEUSEDEQHJMALEURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR QFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW r YOU ARE WACT1YE MIUTARY DUTY. MQflTQAGE^ALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mertgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch, married and Madeline C. Knobloch, married, to Concord Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated April 8. 1997 and recorded April 15. 1997 to Uber XI. Page 105. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by U.S. Bank Nation jl Association. (A/a First Bank National Association Trust, acting solely in Its capacity as trustee for EQCC Home Equity Loan Trust 1997-Bby assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fortv-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Eight and 62/100 Dollars ($43,526.62) including interest al the rate of 10.99% per annum Under the power of sale contained In the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings to Bany County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on December 4, 2003 The premises are located in the Township ol Berry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 32 and 33 of Crooked Lake Summer Resort . According to the Recorded Plat Thereof . as recorded in Liber 1 of plats on Page 52 The redemption penod shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there Is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated October 23. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for U.S Bank National Association. U(/a First Bank National Association Trust acting sotefy in its capacity as trustee for EOCCHome Equity Loan Trust 1997-B . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 231.3421 Pub: 10/23 - 11/20 TmHRMJSJLDEBTGQLLECTDRAIIEMPLLNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION QBIAINEQJMLJLBEUSED FOR THAI ftffiPOSE.-PLEASECQNTAGLQUR DFrlCEAT MirTARYDUTY Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathleen A. Mann, a married woman and Ora D. Mann, a married man. hueband and wife, to Concord Funding Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated October 30. 1997 and recorded November 20.1997 in Instrument# 1004420, Berry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, f/k/a Bankers Trost Corrpany of CaMomta, NA as Custodian or Trustee by assignment dated October 30.1997 and recorded on August 19. 1998 in Instrument# 1013775. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-One and 44/100 Dollars ($62,221.44) including interest al the rate of 12.79% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to toe mort­ gage and the statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wtt be torectoeed by a sato of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, al public venue at toe Bany County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on January 8, 2004. The premises are located to the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described A parcel of land in the North 112 of toe Northwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as toftows: Commencing at toe West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running toenoe North 1719 foet along the West Ine of said Section 18 to a point which les 388 feet North of to* North 1/B Ine as occupied, of said Section; thence North X degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds. East 30.X test to the center of Highway M-43. and the true point of beginning; thence Northeasterly 299.88 feet atong the center of said highway on the arc of a curve to the right ol radius 1041.74 feet, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees. 10 minutes. 20 seconds. East 296.75 teet; thence East 1208.5 feet more or less atong the North line of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18, to the West 1/B line of said section; thence North 664 feet more or leas along said 1/8 Ine to the North Ine of said Section 18; thence East 427 feet Mong said North tine of Section 18; thence South 936 feet; thence South X degrees, 29 minutes, 10 seconds West 1748 feet to the place of beaming. The redemption period shaft be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property h deter­ mined abandoned in accordance wflh MCLA §600.3241a, in which case toe redemptton period shaft be 30 days from toe date of toe safe. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sale in the event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 20, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A_as Custodian or Trustee. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 ew? » ,v». Fite No 209.1536 Pub: 11/20 - 12H8 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gloria Untemuth. a single woman mortgagor to Broadmoor Financial Services inc., a Michigan cor­ poration. dated the 2nd day of August AD., 1996. and recorded in toe Office of toe Register of Dssds for the County of Bany and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of August AD., 1996, in Uber 6X on Pages 323-328, which said mortgage was there­ after on, to wtt: the 2nd day of August AD.. 1996. assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, and said assignment was recorded on tho 13th day of August 1996, in the Office of the Register ot Deeds tor said County of Bany in Uber 8X on Page 329, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to bo due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of sixty-six thousand seven hundred ninety­ throe and 71/100 doftaro ($86,793.71), for principal and interest and. WHEREAS no suit or proceedings at taw or in equity have b»en Instituted to recover too debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby too power ot safe contained in said mortgage has become oper­ ative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of too power of sate contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY toe 11th day of December, 2003, at 1XX) o'clock In the afternoon local time, said mort­ gage wtt bo torectoeed at a sate al pubic auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. County of Bany and State of Michigan (that being the place of hold­ ing Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said, on said mortgage with the Interest thereon 9.06% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses. Including the attorney too aiiowed by taw. and also per annum and ail legal costs, charges and expense*, Including toe attorney fee by tew. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in fr-e premises. The premises described in said mortgage are as toftows: Property situated in Barry County, State of Michigan, to wtt: COMMENCING 10 ROOS. SOUTH THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 49 MIN­ UTES. 47 SECONDS WEST 380.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 07 DEGREES 38 MINUTES EAST. 167.32 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST. 358 82 FEET TO THE NORTH ANO SOUTH 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 165 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as. 6104 Marsh Road, ShelbyvWe. Ml 49344 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which case die redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 30. 2003 Traverse Mortgage Corporation, assignee of mort(W® CHARLES A. FORREST JR. Attorney tor Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E. Court St. Amt. Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OFTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. �Page 16 - Thursday, November 20, 2003 - The Hastings Banner FATAL CRASH, continued from page 1 injuries and later released. Besides the collision between the north­ bound and southbound cars, the other south­ bound car left the mad and struck a tree. Two helicopters and several ambulances were summoned to the scene, including the Hickory Comers and Delton fire departments, Barry Township Police and Michigan State Police from the Hastings post. Because of the severity of the crash, a Michigan State Police accident reconstruc­ tionist unit was called to assist. The road was closed to traffic for about five hours Friday night and part of Saturday morning. Gentry said the invetsigation of the crash could take as long as two weeks. Interviews with survivors are being conducted. Friends and relatives said the seven youths had attended a “Powder Puff” football game between junior and senior girf\ at Delton High School earlier in the evening. They apparently were headed to Kalamazoo to buy a friend a birthday present. Crilly was a junior at Delton Kellogg High School. Swinehart was a former Delton stu­ dent and Torres had attended Hastings through his junior year and was working on getting his GED. Three of the four injured in the station wagon were formerly or currently enrolled in the Delton alternative education program. McDaniel was in Delton visiting friends. Torres was born ir. Fort Riley, Kansas. He had been working at Dustin's Lawn Care Service. His funeral was set for 11 a.m. this morning at the Williams-Core Funeral Home in Delton. Swinehart was bom in Grand Rapids in 1985 and was a hunting enthusiast, getting a buck on his first day at the age of 12. He also was employed by Dustin’s Lawn Care. His memorial service was planned for 1 p.m. this afternoon (Thursday, Nov. 20) at the Faith United Methodist Church, Delton. Crilly, who had celebrated his 17th birth­ day just two days before the crash, was bom in Greenville, S.C.. from where he moved to Delton a year ago. He was described as a bud­ ding poet and car and skiing enthusiast. His funeral took place Wednesday morning at the Faith United Methodist Church. Jeremy C. Cardenas, 26. of Nashville, was sentenced Thursday. Nov. 13, in Barry County Circuit Court to one to four years in prison for assault of a prison employee. He received credit for 89 days served in jail. Cardenas earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of a habitu­ al offender, second notice. In another case, Cardenas was sentenced to 60 days in jail for resisting a police officer. He was given credit for 60 days served in jail. Cardenas pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping two related counts of resisting and assaulting a police officer. He was on probation for attempted, thirddegree criminal sexual assault. Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher told Cardenas, “Understand your behavior at the jail is unacceptable. We can’t keep you at the county jail." In other recent court business: Gerald Torres • John Hall, 40. of Kalamazoo, was sen­ tenced to three to 20 years in prison for con­ spiracy to operate a methamphetamine lab. He earlier pleaded guilty ’o the charge in exchange for dropping charges of three relat­ ed counts of operating meth labs, possession of meth and second offense habitual offend­ er. Hall’s attorney, James Kinney, said his client made a mistake. “He’s not the kingpin as has been alluded to." Kinney said. Hall said he’s been on a downward spiral since his mother died in 1998. • Sentencing was scheduled for Doc. 18 for Nathan Christie. 27. Delton, for violating his probation by using marijuana and failing to notify his probation officer of a change in address. He was on probation for possession of marijuana • Patrick Duty. 31. of Fraser, was sen­ tenced to six months in jail and one year pro­ bation for motor vehicle theft. His jail sentence will be suspended upon successful completion of probation Duty earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of receiving and con­ cealing stolen property and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. 2 FREE GARAGE SaLE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At master, 7 gang reel mowers, the front counter hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion. $6,000. Call (269)948­ HELP! I NEED A PARK­ 4190. ING SPACE IN THE GA­ RAGE SALE! Wednesday, FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel Thursday A Friday, 9ammaster 7-Gang, reel mowers, 5pm. 10651 Finkbeiner Rd., good condition, $9,000. Call Middleville. (269)948-4190. I tl loill I iln FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ 2001 SILVER DODGE tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $1,200. CARAVAN SPORT. 45,000 miles, excellent, must sell, Call (269)9484190. $13,200. Can be seen at Hast­ FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon ings City Bank parking lot, sprayer, skid mount, 5hp (269)9454514. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. ---------------------------------------TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, ruunthiy or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. Rutland won’t seU2acresat Cook and M-37 //<//> II <;»/<■,7 by Martie Westover Staff Writer The Rutland Township Board voted last Wednesday night not to sell two acres of township property (Mi the comer of Cook Road and M-37. A developer was interested in using the two acres of property for a future retail site. Dividing up this property would leave a remaining 9.1 acres and board members were not sure how taking out two acres would affect the property value of the remaining land. In declining the offer, the board decided to do further research into the property value and the effects of development on the land. Township Trustee Joe Lyons commented. “In the future I don’t think we (the board) should be in the real estate business.” In other business last Wednesday night (Nov. 12), the Township Board: • Approved a contract for one-year of fund­ ing for Green Gables Haven at $3,000. • Re-appointed Deputy Supervisor Marlin Walters for another year. Supervisor Jim Cansaid that he had used Walters three times and wanted to keep him on. The board also appointed Joan Logan to the Road Committee. • Adopted a resolution for new fees for the building, electrical and zoning compliance permits. • Heard a report from Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy leff Niewenhuis stating Rutland Township had 92 calls placed to 911. Niewenhuis said Halloween uent well and he believes it is related to parents and the com­ munity offering alternative Halloween activi­ ties to trick-or-treating. He also said residents should be careful during the upcoming holi­ day season and select a designated driver or stay at home or indoors if they choose to drink. • Passed a motion to allocate funds not to exceed $1,000 for the purchase of a sound system for the township hall. • Passed a motion for the township super­ visor to work with council to negotiate with SBC regarding the Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight (METRO) Act application. Rutland will join other townships in negotiat­ ing to ensure the application process is fair and that they obtain a detailed mapping of fines in the township. • Gave final approval to phase four of the Pine Haven Estates development. ATTENTION ALL RN/ LPN'S A MA'S: Great medi­ cal office with a positive at­ mosphere looking for an en­ ergetic and organized pro­ fessional to join our team. Serious inquiries for this '91 GEO TRACKER: Runs long term position may send great, drives great, good resume to: P.O. Box 92, Hast­ JOHN DEERE 2240: looker, $2,000 obo. (269>M8ings, MI. 49058. 4500hn». Turf tires, $7,500 8040 leave message. Must sell call (269)9484190. FOR SALE 2001 Sebring CLASS A DRIVER: 2 years LXL 4 door, 1 owner, 39,000 experience, local, 2040 per miles. A/C, cruise, keyless week. (517)852-9402. home has an opening. remote, CD player. Exterior DRIVER: additional CDL B is silver with dark gray inte­ (269)948-9433 rior. In excellent condition, drivers needed. Looking for $11,900. 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(269)345-6450 The assistant prosecutor said the victim's biggest concern is Duty’s substance abuse problem. “She’s afraid the next time police show up at her door, it’s going to be to tell her he’s dead." the prosecutor said. “She said he’s manipulative but he’s worth saving." Duty admitted he has a drag problem. He said funding was not available when he searched for a drag treatment program. • Sentencing was delayed until Dec. 18 for Devona L. Adams, 35, of Nashville. She is charged with possession of methampheta­ mine. possession of cocaine, maintaining a drag house and possession of marijuana. • Colby A. Spicer. 20. of Nashville, was sentenced to 30 months to 15 years in prison for third-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was given credit for 70 days served in jail. Spicer earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange fur dismissal of two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The sentence is to be served concurrent with sentences in the next two cases. In another case. Spicer was sentenced to 18 months to 50 months in prison for break­ ing and entering with intent. He was given credit for 70 da vs served in jail. The sentence ii to be served concurrent with sentences in his two ocher cases. Spicer earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of a charge of breaking and entering a building with intent In a third case, Spicer was sentenced to 70 days in jail for fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was given credit for 70 days served in jail. His sentence is to be served concurrent with sentences in his two other cases. Spicer earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissing a fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct charge. • A bench warrant was issued for Jason M. Latreille. 24, of Middleville, for failing to appear in court as scheduled on a show cause for non-payment of court assessments. • Sentencing was re-scheduled Nov. 26 for Gary Spicer. 28, of Hastings. Spicer is being sentenced for violating probation by failing to participate in substance abuse counseling as directed and failing to participate in the drug court program as directed. Spicer was on probation for uttering and publishing (writing bad checks). * A probation violation hearing was adjourned for Steven J. Main, 39, of Hastings. Main violated his probation by non payment of court assessments. He was on probation for uttering and pub­ lishing * Nathan Price. 22. of Middleville, was sentenced to one year probation for fleeing a police officer, fourth degree. Price earl'cr pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of third-degree fleeing a police officer and driving reckless. Local man arrested on MDOP warrant HASTINGS — A 39-year-old Hastings man was arrested Tuesday afternoon, Nov. Il, on an outstanding warrant from Eaton County Sheriff’s Department for charges of mali­ cious destruction of property. Scon Cambric was one of the driven in a property damage accident that Hastings police had responded to at the intersection of East State and Court streets, said the Hastings Police Department. Cambric was lodged at the Barry County Jail. Scale stolen from science classroom HASTINGS — An electronic scale was taken from Hastings High School sometime laic last month. The Acculab scale with a 200 gram capacity was confirmed missing from a science classroom Oct. 30. said Hastings Police. Anyone with information about the theft is urged to contact Hastings school liaison offi­ cer Cliff Morse at the high school. Hastings man accused of sex crimes HASTINGS — A 33-year-old Hastings man was arrested last Thursday on four felony charges. Jody Rae Richards has been charged with fust- and second-degree criminal sexual con­ duct. enticing a minor for immoral purposes and for being a habitual offender, said Hastings Police. The offenses were committed over the past several months and were uncovered when a 14-year-old victim told her mother about the conduct, police said. Richards was taken to Barry County Jail by Sgt. Jeff Pratt A pre-exam is scheduled for Nov. 20. Hastings man ‘critical’ after crash HASTINGS — A 19-year-old Hastings motorist was struck by a vehicle driven by a Battle Creek man Monday night. Nov. 17, at North Avenue and Jones Road. William Southern. 49. of Battle Creek was listed in critical condition Tuesday after the two-car crash. Southern pulled his car into the path of Chris Hsrmer’s vehicle. Hanner was treated at Battle Creek Health System and released. Southern was airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Two Middleville men Involved In crash THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Police said a careless driver caused a head-on collision on M-37 near Garbow Road early last Wednesday morning, Nov. 12. Jin Chen. 27. of Middleville was southbound on M-37 when his vehicle crossed the cen­ ter line and hit a 1993 Acura driven by Nicholas Janose, 18, of Middleville in the north­ bound lane. ■ Janose complained of pain, but did not sustain a visible injury. He was treated at Pennock Hospital and released the same day. Chen indicated no injury and refused an ambulance or hospital care. Tire marks at the scene along with other evidence show Chen's vehicle braking and crossing over the center line impacting Janose’s Acura. Both vehicles were towed because neither were driveable. . Neither alcohol nor drugs was a factor in the accident. Injuries minor in 2-vehicle accident BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A two-vehicle accident at M-37 Highway and Dowling Road occurred Saturday, Nov. 15. Scott McKeever. 31, of Hastings was northbound on M-37 when he stopped to turn left. He was struck from behind by Maxcene Pennock. 73. of Battle Creek. Pennock complained of soreness but sought her own treatment. McKeever was not injured. Both vehicles were towed since they weren’t driveable. Pennock was cited for following too closely and unable to stop. Alcohol and drugs were not a factor. Three Middleville people hurt in crash BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — Three Middleville people were injured in a crash on M­ 37 near Sager Road Saturday afternoon, Nov. 15. Jeffrey Junge. 36, of Middleville and his two passengers Anne Junge, 31, and Lom Junge, 5. were injured when he attempted to make a left turn off M-37 into a private drive. A vehicle driven by Carl Weigle. 47, of Delton attempted to pass Junge’s vehicle as he was turning and both cars collided. The Junges were taken to Pennock Hospital. Weigle complained of soreness. His car was not driveable and had to be towed. Junge was cited for careless driving. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday November 20. 2003 — Page 17 Unusual windstorm leaves behind little damage in area by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Wednesday. Nov. 12. is likely lo be an evening some residents will remember. Some have marked it on their calendars so that they can talk with their insurance agents about repairing damage. While the storm was not quite as deep as meteorologists on television were warning, for many area residents the biggest problem was the loss of electricity. According to Mike Heathfield from the National Weather Service, the storm was unusual in that it tracked across the Upper Peninsula and then east. The usual track for these high wind low pressure systems is from the plains, across Lake Michigan and then into Canada. Most of the gusts in the area the area were in the 40- to 60-mile-per-hour range. The highest gust was reported in Sparta at 2 a.m. Thursday. Nov. 13. at 84 miles per hour. Power loss was brief for some, but for oth­ ers the outage lasted more than 18 hours. Some homes lost their cable television lines, telephone and DSL connections. Pleasantview Elementary School south of Hastings was closed Thursday due to a power outage. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post reported they received 23 complaints of trees down. Most involved trees blocking the road. Troopers closed the roads so motorists would not hit the trees until road crews arrived to cut the limbs and remove them. Barry County Sheriffs Department only received two complaints and Hastings Police Department did have any fallen tree limbs on city roads. Barry-Eaton dept, discount prescription plan growing Barry and Eaton County residents who don't have prescription drug coverage through their health insurance plans can receive help with those expenses, thanks to the Barry-Eaton Discount Prescription Plan . County residents can enroll in the program at no cost and be eligible for a discount on their prescription medications at local phar­ macies. Though the amount of the discount will vary, based on the medication and the pharmacy, users can expect to receive on average 20% off the "cash customer" price. The discount prescription program is being offered by the Barry-Eaton Health Plan, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department and Barry and Eaton counties. More than 1.500 people are enrolled in the program in both counties. According to Jeff Mackenzie, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. ”Ve knew many people were struggling to cover the costs of their prescription medica­ tion and we wanted to help. Many of the peo­ ple who are using the program have indicated it is a great help, especially for seniors who tend to have tight incomes and high-cost pre­ scriptions." The program is being managed by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department for bodi Barry and Eaton counties. People inter­ ested in enrolling in the plan can visit the website at ww w.barrycounty.org or call 517­ 541-2614. "There appears to be strong support for the program information about the program has spread by word of mouth, and physicians and pharmacists have informed their customers about the benefits of the program as well." said James Schnackenberg. health officer at the Health Department The only eligibility requirements for the BEDPP are that a client be a resident of Barry or Eaton County and have no other prescrip­ tion drug coverage. Once enrolled, members receive a card in the mail that is presented along with a prescription at participating pharmacies (places such as Bosley’s. Wildem’s. Kmart. Felpausch and Meijer par­ ticipate) and the pharmacy will apply the appropriate discount on the medication. The discount applies to any prescription drug medications, generic or brand name. The prescription drug discount program is one of three initiatives that arose from the community health assessment process in both counties, where access to quality health care has been a priority issue. The Barry-Eaton Health Plan Corporation grew out of this process and is the organization that enabled the counties to offer the prescription plan at no cost. "The BEDPP is the starting point for increasing access to care in our communi­ ties.” said Dr. Kimberly Norris, a local eye doctor and member of the Health Plan Board. ”As a physician. I know how expensive resenptions can be and 1 am glad to be able to assist community members with this burden. We continue to work on developing other ways to assist those people in our communi­ ty who don’t have any health insurance and can't access public programs. For more information about the BEDPP. visit the website or call 517-541-2614. According to Consumers Energy, more than 2 IO.(MM> of its customers from Allegan north to Traverse City and west to Hint and Battle Creek lost power. On Friday more than two dozen homeown­ ers in Hastings were still without power. By Saturday morning power had been restored to all Barry County Consumers Energy cus­ tomers. According to Great Lakes Energy more than 40.000 of its customers lost power. Most power in the Barry county area was restored by late Thursday. According to a company press release issued Friday after­ noon. only isolated outages remained in Barry County. Both power companies repeatedly warned homeowners not to touch downed power lines. Both companies are using automated systems. At one time so many reports were coming into Great Lakes Energy that the company employees could not send fax mes­ sages out of their building. Secretary of State visits local clerks association The Barry County Clerks Association welcomed Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land (center) last Thursday to their November meeting. Land, former Kent County Clerk who was elected to her state post in 2002, highlighted some of the items that her office has been working on including the Help America Vote Act. 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November 20. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Hastings City police officer Jeff Pratt laughs as a first grade teacher tries to carry a piece of department equipment. Life Leadership students selected The Hastings Rotary Club sponsored several local students for the "Life Leadership Weekend" held recently at the YMCA camp. Pictured are (front row, from left) Rotarian Patty Woods. Ashley Downing, Jaime Hayes. Allison Cooney, Betsy Acker, Rotarian Bob Nida, (back row from left) Andy Griggs. Katie Lawrence, Katrina Jacobs and Kristin Williams. GM Employee Prices to the general public on all remaining 2003 models! GM employees save even more! Central students visit Hastings Police Dept. First-graders from Central Elementary School visited the Hastings City Police Department as part of their social studies cur­ riculum. focusing on "community helpers." Officer Jeff Pratt took the students on a tour of the police station, including the "inter­ rogation room." 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The other drives are scheduled for: • The Castleton Township Hall in Nashville from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 11. • Hastings Manufacturing, a closed drive, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Dec. 15. • Maple Valley High School, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 17. • Hastings First Baptist Church, from I to 7 p.m. Monday. Dec. 22. The drive at Maple Valley High School was postponed earlier. A drive planned at Pennock Hospital Dec. 12 has been canceled. Local Red Cross officials say consistent blood donations are needed to maintain the supply, particularly during the holiday sea­ son. when donations are exceeded by need. Red Cross officials say they anticipate a strong need for type O-negative blood over the holidays because more people travel and blood supplies overall arc dangerously low. They also say it’s a good idea for donors to roll up their sleeves four times a year. "Most people understand that many sick and injured people would die without blood transfusions." says Fred Sterns, executive director of the Great Lakes Region Blood Sen ices. "But many people don't realize they can make a difference in ensuring that blood is available." Stems emphasized that volunteer blood donors are the only source of blood products for hospital patients. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old. weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good general health. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Barry County YMCA Fall 2003 Coed Volleyball Final Standings Relativity ................................................ 39-3 S. McKeough....................................... 32-10 The Diggers ......................................... 25-17 You Guys Serve................................... 24-18 Hastings Mfg......................................... 21-2! Flexfab................................................... 11-31 Almost Famous ..................................... 9-33 Diggin Stale Street................................. 7-35 Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-11-27.pdf 058f5ac772aaea0e4ddfda72967a1fa7 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 Circle Pines subject of First Friday State should freeze tax rollback All Barry County athletes named See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 11 The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. November 27. 2003 VOLUME 150, No. 47 County Board adopts $12.8 million budget NEWS BRIEFS Mayoral recount confirms results The recount of the Hastings mayoral race last Thursday at the county court­ house produced no different results. Members of the Barry County Board of Canvasssers confirmed the totals reported Nov. 4, with Robert May polling 387 votes and Barry Wood 383. Wood had requested the recount because of the closeness of the numbers. However. Third Ward Councilwoman Michelle Kiernan decided not to seek a recount in her race with challenger Donald Bowers. The two deadlocked 74­ 74, but Bowers was declared the winner Nov. 12 when a lot drawing was held, as prescribed by law. Seniors’ holiday party Is Dec. 11 All senior citizens in Barry County are invited to attend the county-wide Christmas party Thursday. Dec. 11. at the COA. 320 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hasting*, starting at 10:30 a.m. There will be a "Nordic" theme this year, with entertainment, prizes *nd a turkey dinner with all the trimmings pre­ pared by Honk and Delia Keeler. A $3.50 donation per person will be requested at the door For reservations, phone the COA at 269-948-4856 by Dec. 4. Thornapple Wind Band concert set The Thomapple Wind Band’s next concert will be at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7, at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Nov. 20 and Dec. 4. The band, under the direction of Joseph LaJoye. seeks new members who have musical experience, including string instrumentalists. Members of the adult ensemble come from as far away as Rockford, but are mainly from the Thomapple River area. Membership is open to any post-high school age musi­ cian who can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. All instrumenta­ tion is welcome, but the band especially needs clarinet and percussion players. A child care program (Sl/child) held near the band room, is available for rehearsals. The Thomapple Wind Band is a non­ profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the surrounding com­ munity. There is no funding other than donations received at the concerts. For more information on how to get involved or to borrow an instrument if needed, call Kim Domke (945-9181) or IjJoye (945-9766). Maple Valley play dates rescheduled Dates for the fall play at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School have been changed due to conflicts in scheduling with girls’ basketball and varsity foot­ ball. The comedy “Pride and Prejudice.” based on the novel by Jane Austen, now will be presented on Tuesday. Dec. 2. Thursday, Dec. 4. and Friday. Dec. 5. in the high school auditorium. Curtain time for all three performanc­ es at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. Cost is $6 for adults and $5 for senior citizens, students and children. NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 PRICE 5OC Dick and Marty Shaw parade grand marshals Richard and Marty Shaw say they are honored to be chosen for this year's "Holly Jolly Parade" Saturday. Dec 6 They said they are especially honored because it puts them in the company of some won lerful people who nave sorted previously as grand marshals The parade lineup starts from the industnal incubator and will travel down Apple and State streets and will step off at 1 p.m. Saturday. For more details of tne annual Christmas Festival events see the Dec. 2 edition of the Reminder. by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners, after a public hearing Tuesday morning, unanimously adopted a $12.8 million budget for 2004. The budget includes a general fund tax levy of 5.59 mills, which is the maximum rate that can be approved. The board originally could have chosen to lew the minimum rale of 4.89 mills, but last month in a 5-3 vote decided on the additional seven-tenths of a mill, which will result in nearly a million dol­ lars more in revenue. County officials said the maximum rate is prudent because of uncertainties with state revenue sharing and it means continuing pres­ ent sen ices and not dipping into the fund bal­ ance. which stands at about $2 million. Next year’s budget anticipates $12,833,184 in revenue. $12,614,786 in expenditures and a surplus of $218.398. which may shrink con­ siderably if the state further cuts back revenue sharing payments. There was some discussion offered by sev­ eral who attended the hearing. Gene Willison opposed the County Board levying the maximum lax rate. “I don't think it was right." he told the board, adding tha? he believes commissioners are overcompensated. "You guys are making this into a full-time job." he charged. He asked if any of the board members had read the Nov. 20 Banner editorial by J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs. Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzic said he had not. and when shown that commissioners make as much as $25,000 to $35,000 (includ­ ing per diems, retirement and health care ben­ efits), he replied, "I assure you I don’t make $35,000 a year... Commissioners' salaries haven’t gone up (from last year)." He also commented sarcastically, when shown the editorial. "If it’s in print, then 1 suppose it must be true.” The chairman said he doesn’t understand why people get up in arms about commis­ sioners’ salaries and expenses because they are a very small part of the budget. "I’m curious why people don’t focus more on the more expensive items in the budget." he said. Ward Weiler said levying the 5.59 mills gives the county $960,000 more than if it would have stuck with the minimum rale. "Do we need that much money to operate next year?" he asked. “Il seems to go up every year. Is there no limit to it?" Commissioner Clare Tripp said rising, health care costs is a good share of the prob­ lem. MacKenzie said Barry County’s population is growing. More people means more demand for services. "I suppose we could eliminate taxes and shut down the government but I don’t think that solves the problem.” he said. See BUDGET, pg. 2 Thornapple Arts Council wins $10,000 challenge grant by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County learned Tuesday that the organization has recieved a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to help sup­ port community cultural planning in Barry County. Seven towns and villages in Michigan will participate in assessment meetings, followed by county-wide sessions that will review strategies and lead to the formulation of a cul­ tural plan for the county. Acting Arts Council Director Lizanne Fehsenfeld says this grant grew out of the council's participation in the Vision 20/20 project and will be used to bring arts to rural areas. This project is an attempt to bring residents together, addressing the transition of the local economy from a manufacturing base to one more dependent on tourism. This was one of 86 grants the National Endowment for the Arts awardicd totaling $860.(MX) through the agency's Challenge America: Access to the Arts Fast Track Review grants. These grants feature a simpli­ fied application and expedited review­ processes. Organizations in 39 states and the District of Columbia each will receive $10,000 for projects that use the arts to deal with key­ community concerns. Most projects also rep­ resent a partnership between a non-profit arts organization and other community organiza­ tions. including schools, convention and visi­ tors' bureaus, economic development agen­ cies or libraries. Arts Endowment Chairman Dana Gioia said. "These Challenge America Fast Track grants support communities across the nation in their efforts to cultivate local artistic resources and to provide greater access to the arts for both residents and visitors. Our investment in these communities is an invest­ ment in their cultural foundation." Other communities in Michigan receiving these grants were: • The Blissfest Music Organization in Harbor Springs to support the Harbor Celtic Festival, a collaborative cultural tourism/cultural district event focused on the heritage of Celtic and Irish immigration in northern Michigan. The festival will feature crafts, educational workshops, storytelling, cos­ tumed historians, and performances of Celtic music, dance, and theatre. Partners include the City of Harbor Springs, the Chamber of Commerce, the Blackbird History Museum. Little Traverse Historical Society, and the Robert Emmet Society. • Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival. Inc. will use its grant to support the Dogwood Fine Arts Festival, which will feature multi­ disciplinary- presentations and educational activities for residents and visitors. This proj­ ect will present local and guest artists in liter­ ature. dance, music, visual arts, and story­ telling, requiring each to spend time provid­ ing master classes or educational activities for adults aqd school children. Many of the events are linked to associated curricula in the schools. • The Greater Flint Arts Council will use its grant to support completion of the Greater Flint Arts Council's cultural planning process, which will define specific goals for local arts and cultural activities. Using a completed assessment of resources and needs, this proj­ ect will solicit input to finalize details of a cultural plan for Flint and Genesee County, including disseminating the proposals in the community. Consultant Morrie Warshawski will continue to facilitate the cultural plan­ ning process. The Arts Endowment received 154 applica­ tions for this category of which 31 were first­ time NEA applicants, attesting to the pro­ gram's role as a gateway for new Arts Endowment grantees. School funding cuts have rippling effect by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Slate cuts in support to Hastings schools have prompted teacher and staff layoffs, but there also is a ripple effect causing a variety of other changes, starting in January . The Hastings High School television pro­ duction class will close its doors, halting the morning announcement program "Saxon Scene" and the programs aired on public channel 17. Television production teacher Jason Hoefler will move into the position of health teacher, after the current teacher lay­ offs left a vacancy. There isn’t another teacher certified in the television production area, so the class must be terminated. Students who have been enrolled in what was supposed to be a onc-year class, now must choose another option to complete the academic year. Hoefler said that students have handled the cut w ith a "mature attitude." which is needed as more instructional programs may face sim­ ilar fates. Another affected area includes the Career and Technical Education Department, due to the fact that these course offerings are consid­ ered "electives." or optional for students. The high school in January will have one less class each day due to a switch from block scheduling back to traditional scheduling, which also hurts opportunities for elective classes. At the beginning of the second semester in mid-January. the high school will lose block scheduling and move into a schedule where students attend every class each day. The middle school will go to a seven classes a day. with the high school going to a six class day. Hastings Area School System Superintendent Christopher Cooley said there was an effort made to balance opportunities for students to choose from without com­ pletely taking away any one area. Cooley said school has managed to contin­ ue programs such as teaming at the middle school *and block schedule at the high school for as long as they possibly could. Of the more than 60 elementary classrooms See FUNDING, pg. 18 ‘Save our 4-H program!' Five of the Hare Raisers 4-H Club, (from left) Chanda Archambeau, S •m Harthy. Madelynne Hinkle. Nathan Hinkle, and Rebecca Dufresne, take a short break during their walk Sunday afternoon to call attention to the State of Michigan's threat to cut MSU Extension and the 4-H program from the budget. The demonstrators are urging people to contact Gov. Jennifer Granholm and legislators to help spare the program the budget cleaver �Page 2 - Thursday. November 27. 2003 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS, continued from front page ‘Christmas Past’ at Chariton Park Historic Chariton Park's tum-of-the-century village will be the setting for "Of Christmas Past." a re-creation of the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of the late 1800s. from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 13 and 14. Visitors are invited to stroll through the village's shops and homes as the "residents" prepare for the holidays. Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at making traditional gifts and ornaments, including hand-dipped candles. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills in the village buildings. Everyone is encouraged to sample traditional holiday fare, including plum pudding, wassail and fresh roasted chestnuts. St Nicholas reminds all good girls and boys to bring their Christmas wishes and all parents to bring their cameras when they visit the old fashioned saint. Handmade ornaments by students from area elementary schools will decorate the villages' homes, stores and church. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. A Christmas play will be presented in the church on Saturday. Dec. 13. from 2 to 3 p.m. Admission to "Of Christmas Past" is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. For more information about the celebra­ tion. call (269) 945-3775. Holiday decorating contest scheduled Local residents and businesses in the Middleville. Thomapple. Irving Freeport, and Yankee Springs areas can help create a county wide "Holly Jolly Christmas this year by participating in the annual decorat­ ing contest sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Any resident who wants to have his or her home judged on Dec. 4 and 5 must obtain a contest form. Applications are available by calling the chamber office at 945-5424. Parade applications are available at the chamber offices. Businesses have it just a little easier. As long as they are located in the core down­ town area, their building's decorations will be judged by a qualified group of people who know the area well. Businesses will be judged by representa­ tives of the Barry County Law Enforcement Team. Businesses which are out of the main downtown area and who would like to have their decorations judged can call the cham­ ber to leave their address. ILR luncheon set for Dec. 2 The Institute for Learning in Retirement will have a luncheon and social time from noon to 2 p.m. Tueday, Dec. 2, at the Kellogg Community College campus center just west of Hastings on M-179. The luncheon meeting is open to interest­ ed persons over age 50. Cost is $8 per per­ son registration, requested prior to the dale. Payment may be made at Fehsenfeld Center or by mail or at the door the day of the luncheon. The program will be Diana Stampler talk­ ing about Michigan one room schoolhouses and covered bridges. This will be preceded by an announcement of new programs to be offered. For more information, call Teresa Durham at 948-9500 or R. J. Meeker at 795­ 2042. To register, call 948-9500. The ILR has classes for those over 50. but still ready to learn. This term’s offerings included Shakespeare. Computers. & Saints. Martyrs. & Mystics, Women in the Middle Ages. If interested in classes next term come to the luncheon and hear all about it. Christmas set at Bowens Mills Historic Bowens Mills will usher in the holiday season with "It’s Christmas at the Mill." featuring live music, fresh cut trees, horse drawn rides and photos with Santa starting Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, from noon to 5 p.m. and then continuing Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas. The setting this year is "The Bowens Mills Gathering Place." located in the his­ torical park of the old 1864 water-powered grist and cider mill. The theme is "A Christmas Homecoming.'’ Quilts will adom balconies overlooking "The Grand Hall" of the Gathering Place. There will be loads of decorations, Christmas trees, lights and Santa by the fire­ place. The new arts and entertainment center will be decked with holiday trimmings that include more than 20 decorated Christmas trees. There will be hot chocolate and Christmas cookies to warm up with after the family horse drawn ride. Photos with the old fashioned Santa are available in settings that feature "Old Fashioned Christmas," "A White Christmas’ and "A Midnight Sleigh Ride." There will be dulcimer music preformed Saturday, Dec. 6 and 13. from 2 to 4 p.m. There are two large displays of antique toys and a train set for visitors to enjoy. Outside in the historical park there are fresh cut Christmas trees from a nearby tree farm and family horse drawn rides that tour the mill property. The trees that are for sale as a fund-raiser for the historical park. There is no admission charge to the Gathering Place during "It*s Christmas at the Mill." All proceeds from trees and photos go to the continuance of the park. Owen and Carleen Sabin are celebrating 25 years of their family owning this histori­ cal park. Call 269-795-7530 or visit www.bowensmills.com. Blood drives set for holiday season Red Cross blood drives planned are planned in the next month. The drives are scheduled at: • The Castleton Township Hall in Nashville from I to 7 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 11. • Hastings Manufacturing, a closed drive, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Dec. 15. • Maple Valley High School, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 17. • Hastings First Baptist Church, from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday. Dec. 22. The drive at Maple Valley High School was postponed earlier. A drive planned at Pennock Hospital Dec. 12 has been can­ celed. Local Red Cross officials say consistent blood donations are needed to maintain the supply, particularly during the holiday sea­ son, when donations are exceeded by need. Red Cross officials say they anticipate a strong need for type O-negativc blood over the holidays because more people travel and blood supplies overall yre dangerously low. They also say it’s a good idea for donors to roll up their sleeves four times a year. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good general health. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Delton Christmas activities slated Two-hours packed with holiday activities, capped off with a bonfire and Christmas car­ oling. will offer a festive time for those who attend Delton’s Hometown Christmas event Tuesday. Dec. 2. The festivities are set for 6 to 8 p.m.. but a soup dinner at St. Ambrose Catholic Church will start at 5 and end at 7 p.m. The meal, offered for a free-will donation, will benefit the Delton Friends organization, which gives Christmas gifts to local low income families. There will be authentic "live" reindeer for the public to see at the Kidz Care Center in Delton’s Northtown Center. Twenty-one Delton businesses will have the open house welcome mat out. Sony- will be giving away door prizes. Kids can enjoy free crafts at the Delton District Library, under the planning and supervision of Bernard Historical Society members. The library also will have an Angel Tree with names of children who need Christmas gifts. A musical concert will be presented at Faith United Methodist Church during the festival hours. Children are wclcomp jo make ornaments *at National City Bank J . Miss Delton and her. court will be doing face painting at Chapple Realty. The Holly Trolley will be busing people around town that evening. The Delton Kellogg High School Band and Choir members will be dividing up into ensembles to provide merriment at various locations around town as they perform Christmas carols. A new twist is the bonfire that is planned at the close of festivities. The public is invit­ ed to gather around the warmth of the fire and sing Christmas carols on the Bany Township Hall grounds. Devon Greyson and her son, Kobi. Circle Pines director to speak at 1st Friday Circle Pines Center Director Devon Greyson will be guest speaker at the next First Friday forum at noon Dec. 5 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Greyson will talk about the Circle Pines and what it does. She says the center, a non­ profit. cooperative education and recreation center and summer camp, is an often over­ looked and misunderstood asset to Barry County. She graduated in 1997 with a bachelor of arts degree with honors in women’s studies and musicology at Oberlin College. She has been director at Circle Pines Center near Delton since February. In her duties, her responsibilities include book­ keeping and fiscal oversight, staff supervi­ sion. fund development, working with the board of directors, ensuring licensing and safe operations, and co-op education. Before becoming director she was servic­ BUDGET, continued from page 1 Weiler replied. "Governor (Jennifer) Granholm has asked us to bold.,the fine, on spending, and we’re not doing it." He added. “I guess the only thing I can do then is write a letter to the editor of the Hastings Banner." Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown pressed for hiring a full-time zoning ordi­ nance enforcement officer. "County planning and zoning covers 11 townships with just a part-time officer, which is not acceptable." he said. “We've got to have full-time enforcement person." MacKenzie said that because of concerns over revenue sharing cuts from the state. "We elected not to add any more personnel." Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said, "It’s Super Savings Hastings, Briton. and Gun toko's Noxtri Authorized Sarrica Carter Hastings 269-948-4673 On Tanner Lake Rd. across from Bob's Gun & Tackle Need Service? Need Repair? Need Answers? Great Offers this Week Only! Thanksgiving Weekend Hours: Holiday Hours through January 1: Friday 9am - 7pm Saturday 10am - 6pm M-F 9am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 4pm 30pm - 4:30pm Digital Highway's Authorized Service Centers are close by to take care of your Nextel Needs. Whether you're a Business or an Individual, call or stop in today and get the service you deserve. NEXTEL I AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 11-20-2003/40103/40102 ______________ ^igitaHighway Ask about Digital Highway Gift Certificates with New Activations! Motorola, the Stykzed M Logo and «• other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola. Inc Reg L) S Pat & Tm Off 02591062 es and development manager al Circle Pines. Before coming to Barry County, Greyson was women’s advocate and perpetrators’ group monitor for the Templum Domestic Violence Agency in Cleveland. She also was an assistant teacher al Head Start, Oberlin. Ohio, where she did curriculum planning and assessment, large and small group activities, developmental assessment of the students, and teaching of basic aca­ demic and hygiene skills to children ages 3­ 5. Greyson was residential counselor, Reese Lamb Youth Center crisis and evaluation shelter for court adjudicated youth in Tigard. Oregon. She first became involved with Circle Pines in 1997 and 1998 as kitchen manager. She also has been known for musical tal­ ent and was director of a musical recently in Hastings. 2003 C Nextel Communcabons inc All R^hts reserved The marks NEXTEL*. the NEXTEL logo* and NEXTEL fTone'are trademarks and-'or serv.ee marks owned by Nextel Commun.cat.ons Inc our responsibility Io think about the wfcole picture... We re aware of zoning problems, we’re taking this seriously. We’ve discussed this. We are trying our best to work with the townships." “I’m not criticizing the budget." Brown said. “This has been a longtime problem, even when times were good. The only thing you haven’t done is enforcement." Saying he believes zoning ordinance enforcement is the responsibility of county government for these 11 townships, he prom­ ised the County Board. “You're going to see a lot more of me.” Commissioner Don Nevins went one step further, saying “We don't need one (enforce­ ment officer), we need two." Connie Murphy of Dowling said she agrees with Brown. “We need a full-time zoning enforcement officer. It's hard to have anything done in a reasonable lime. We’re very unhappy with county zoning right now." Dee Lowell of Yankee Springs Township question the board closely on where revenues are placed and she said she believes there inconsistencies in the budget, particularly in dealing with the City-County Airport. Lowell said “It’s inappropriate to have a savings account without a plan and to raise taxes and save all this money... growing the savings account and at the same time raising taxes.” Circuit Judge James Fisher said for the most part he doesn’t have a problem with the proposed 2004 budget, except for three items. He asked to increase witness fees (for interpreters) from 53,000 to 55.000; to allow hearing impaired equipment at a cost of 52.500 and to increase funding for providing counsel to the indigent. He said al) three serv­ ices are mandated by law. Fisher reiterated his contention that Barry County’s court system has held the line on costs very well. MacKenzie said the board would lake a serious look at all three requests and noted that budget amendments after adoption are possible. Pat Walton was critical of the board for not settling a new union contract with employees of the sheriff*s department. She noted that the Iasi contracl expired Dec. 31. 2002. almost a year ago. Commissioner Ken Neil said the negotia­ tions arc a two-way street. Fisher said arbitra­ tion likely will settle the contract soon. It was noted after the public hearing was closed that if the board agreed on the tax rate of 4.89 mills, it would have had to dip into the fund balance for an additional 5263,000. Tripp noted that Barry County’s state rev­ enue sharing amounts to $928,000. but a cut of 6 percent is expectea. which would mean S60.000 less. Before the 8-0 vote was taken to adopt, James noted proudly, “We were able to keep all our employees and all our senices (with this budget).” �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 27. 2003 — Page 3 County homelessness more prevalent than commonly believed by Helen Mudry Staff Writer “It costs as much money to house a home­ less person as it costs to leave him or her homeless." This was the message in a county-wide forum last Saturday from Nancy McGraw, resource center director of the Corporation for Supportive Housing based in New York City. McGraw was guest speaker in Hastings for “Supportive Housing in Rural Areas," spon­ sored by the Barry Community Foundation and the Barry County United Way. Lani Forbes, executive director of the Barry County United Way, opened the confer­ ence. “The stereotypical homeless person sleeps on a park bench or lives under a viaduct," she said. “We don’t see that in Barry County mainly because we don’t have park benches or viaducts, but that doesn’t .nean we don’t have homeless people.’’ She said rural homeless sleep in cars, tents and trailers behind homes or parked in game areas. Now that the leaves arc off the trees, the rangers report they can see more homeless people. There is also a practice she called “stack­ ing." in which more than one family shares a single-family dwelling. “On Oct. 7. 8 and 9 we did a survey on homelessness and were able to identify 63 teens in our five schools that were living house to house," Forbes said. She said on one day’s count, 18 families Sharon Boyle (left) talks with guest speaker Nancy McGraw about homeless prob­ lems in Barry County. McGraw is the Resource Center Director of the Corporation for Supportive Housing based in New York City. were assisted with homeless prevention, one family was helped with the first month’s rent. Seventh grader Rachael Harris from Delton Kellogg Middle School drew this picture of teens living in a car to illustrate the problems of homelessness. four families were assisted with eviction notices, 12 families received utility assis­ tance. 13 families were provided with food assistance. 388 people were served at the Fresh Food Initiative, seven adults were homeless and seeking shelter and seven indi­ viduals were living in transitional housing. The Community Action Agency received 82 calls during this period which they had to reschedule. She said the average age of a homeless person in Barry County is 6. As a result of a recent Reminder article announc­ ing this conference, Forbes said she received phone calls from nine different people saying. “I bet you didn’t count me and here is why. I’m living in a back yard in a trailer." “Our homeless population looks different than the stereotype." said Forbes. “But they are here in Barry County. They may have graduated from high school with you. It could be the wait staff that serves you dinner tonight. She will leave her job and mum to a car she is sleeping in with her two children.” Forbes said 35 percent of the homeless are employed. Forbes told of a Grand Rapids Press story about a homeless man with his dog who were living under the viaduct on U.S.-131. The reporter said after the story ran. more than 200 people called to offer food and vet serv­ ice for the dog. But not one person called about the man." McGraw said across the nation, much of the homelessness comes from mental illness or domestic violence. She said the cost of homelessness includes an increase to hospital emergency rooms and repeat offenders who use jails and prisons for their housing. “People can become homeless because of their health. They miss too much work and can’t afford medical bills. Some people get evicted, are victim of abuse and have a poor job history." She said Social Security disability pay­ ments amount to $3.23 an hour. “You need to make $10.50 an hour to afford housing." "When affordable housing becomes avail­ able. the number of emergency room visits decreases as well as stays at detox centers and incarceration.” McGraw said for a homeless person, taking care of basic needs is all time­ consuming. leaving little time for job search or furthering education. She described many types of housing from single family homes to rent subsidized apart­ ments. The location needs to be near services such as counseling, mental health, alcohol and substance abuse and independent living skills. “The community can build affordable housing. It typically lakes seven years to get funding, zoning and construction coordinated. The community can also access existing housing." She said attitudes about affordabl- housing can take decades to change. The old system may resist. In an open discussion, Bonnie Ballinger, executive director of the Barry County Community Foundation, said because of the rural nature of the county and the traveling distances, it can take a long time to deliver services. And much of the funding is at the state level and can change at a whim. One local homeless woman. Kathy Hauser, told a bit of her story. She lost her job because of a disability and has very limited income. She is living in a van parked behind a friend’s house. A long extension cord gives her some electricity. “I have had to swallow my pride and get help where ever I can get it now.” Ned Brown, president of Barry County. Habitat for Humanity, said people need to be more involved and work together so we don’t “replow the same field." He wondered if Habitat could build rental housing rather than keep with its traditional home ownership. Sharon Boyle, coordinator of the Barry Ned Brown, President of Barry County Habitat for Humanity, wonders how Habitat could be doing something more to help with the Barry County homeless situation. County Continuum Care, said there has been a big increase in homelessness because of state job losses. “It’s not just about homeless, but about employment, too." she said. Many homeless make just enough money to not qualify for assistance. The agency has a two-hour workshop for applicants to help with their family budgeting. Ballinger said “We must stop assuming people understand. We must start identifying connections and wraparound services." One attendee suggested that landlords need assistance to stop destructive tenants. This has been Homeless Awareness Week and the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) has had projects to make their adolescent peers more aware of the problem. “It is important for the teens to be aware and get their fellow students involved," Boyle said. As pan of the awareness week, middle school students from Delton were invited to enter a poster contest, “Youth Homelessness. It’s Not What You Think." The winners were Samantha Vickery and Nicholas Muellen tied for first, Rebecca Mikolajczyk in second, Tarah Keim in third and Kara Whitemore in fourth. For more information about homeless in Barry County, call the United Way at 269­ 945-4010. Area teenagers give up comforts of home, go homeless one night by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For the homeless, comfort is a word that’s not in their vocabulary when it comes to describing personal lifestyles. Thirteen teens from Delton Kellogg. Maple Valley and Hastings high schools found that out when they slept all night in cars, cardboard boxes and a wooden playhouse last Friday night. “They learned that sleeping in cars isn’t the most comfortable," said Louise Hurless, one of the volunteer adult chaperones. The event v'as staged on the Barry County Showing the inside of the “playhouse" used to illustrate the “stacking concept" are these teens: Amanda Anaya, Sara Pash and Whitney Knollenberg. Courthouse lawn to attract public attention, and the adventure was in observance of National Homeless Awareness Week. The local activities were sponsored by the Barry County Continuum of Care, operating out of the County United Way office. “It was a very good effort on their part," said adult volunteer Karen Heath. “It was absolutely amazing that most peo­ ple don’t realize how many homeless people there are in Barry County," she said. As a co-owner of Second Hand Comers in Hastings. “We deal with a lot of homeless here at the store, selling off what few possessions they have left," Heath said. “I don’t think the general public is aware of how many there are. From the few members of the public who came to the Courthouse Friday night and did­ n’t know about the county homeless problem, she said she hopes that awareness will grow into action to help people. In early October, 70 individuals in Barry County were homeless, including teens noi living at their own home but moving from home to home, according to a survey conduct­ ed in the county. The teens had the opportunity to meet a homeless person in Barry County who stopped by the Courthouse lawn to talk with the young people around 8 p.m. and their eyes were opened further to the plight of people without homes. “I am not sure how much awareness we raised in the community, but the homeless pre­ vention sleep-over definitely had a profound effect on me personally." said teen participant Colin VanWingen, a graduate of Hastings The Michigan State University Extension in Barry County set up a soup kitchen on the Courthouse lawn tor teen participants in the Homeless Awareness event, chaper­ ones and guests. On the left are Cathy Liceaga and Laura Anderson from the exten­ sion. On the right are Louise Hurless and Jennifer Richards. High. “Until now, I had no idea exactly how difficult life can be for some people and it is incredibly inspiring to hear about those that have survived it. It puls things into perspec­ tive." Hilary Hutchins, another teen participant, said “until the homeless awareness event, I was not aware of the number of homeless peo­ ple in Barry County. Being able to talk to a homeless person put a real face on the prob­ lem versus simply reading about it" The theme of this year’s awareness event was “Homelessness - It’s Not What You Think." is the theme for this year’s National Homeless Awareness Week. The idea of using cars and the playhouse for the teen sleep-over was to portray what home­ lessness looks like in the county, according to Sharon Boyle, coordinator of the County Continuum of Care. “In larger cities, you see homeless people sleeping on park benches, by rivers and in shelters, but what is found here is considered ’stacking up’ - that is two or more families living together in a home intended for only one family - and families or individuals sleep­ ing in their cars," she has said. Hurless said the participating teens “learned what it was like to be cold." Most were asleep by about 11:30 p.m. To illustrate the homeless concept of “stacking up’ these teens who were among those in the Homeless Awareness sleep-over gathered in front of a “house" meant for one family that houses three families. From left, they are Whitney Knollenberg, Amanda Anaya, Ross Osgood, Stephanie Wallace, Chelsea Howard, Kristen Witfinger, Jessie Searles, Keegan Tustin, Brandi Walden and Sara Pash. Some in the teens sleeping in the playhouse played cards with a flashlight for awhile. Earlier, to keep warm and have something to do, they played soccer on the courthouse lawn. The Delton Business Association brought a breakfast of hot oatmeal for the teens about 7 a.m. Saturday. “They all ate breakfast so they must have been hungry." she said. Everyone went home at 8 a.m. Hurless said she was pleased that the teens “stuck it out.” It was a learning experieiKe for them to know what it’s like to live without comfort­ able facilities, such as a bathroom close at hand during the night. Fortunately, the teens were able to use the Cinema 4 bathroom until about 1:30 a m. and the adults also had a key to the nearby County Area Chamber of Commerce office. A soup kitchen for the teens, chaperones and the public was setup by Michigan State University Extension Friday evening. Other teen participants, not previously men­ tioned. were Chelsea Howaro. Whitney Knollenberg, Kristen Wilfinger. Amanda Anaya, Ross Osgood, Keegan Tustin and Stephanie Wallace of Delton Kellogg High; Brandi Walden and Sara Pash of Maple Valley High; and Andrew Bolthouse and Krystle Kosbar of Hastings High. Chaperones were Shirley Wilfinger, Wes Knollenberg, Pam Howard and Louise Hurless. Orangeville dog kennel approved by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night granted permis­ sion to operate a kennel to applicant Cindy McGinn of Orangeville Township. Last month, overlapping areas of jurisdic­ tion over the licensing of dogs and zoning impact from kennels raised questions by the commissioners, which they hoped to discuss with animal control before processing more applications. These discussions arc expected to be schcdu'cd at a future zoning meeting, held on the third Monday of each month. Until recently, the numbers of dogs and the breed of dog has been linked to the particular special use granted to kennels by the commis­ sion. Commissioners said there were social impacts on neighbors related to kennel size, runs, numbers of animals, breeds, sizes and noise related to proximity of the kennel to neighbors, which they said the commission has a duty to consider. Different zoning districts also determine the likelihood of impact on surrounding resi­ dents. The state license usually approves the num­ ber of animals in groups of ten. while the spe­ cial use permit usually specifies numbers of adult dogs, one of the reason animal control questioned the decision of the commission. State licensing does not stipulate a differ­ ence between breeding only and boarding ani­ mals. but commissioners suggested there could be differing impact from the two kinds of activity. Some owners breed and house dogs in the house. They were concerned that a blanket approval of a special use permit for a licensed kennel could lead to future changes and resulting problems, since the special use is attached to the property, even if it is sold. Approval of a kennel of a certain size and for a certain number of dogs would not be enough to prevent future problems if the spe­ cial use was granted for in home housing of the animals. The order of application of a license presently occurs after the special use is grant­ ed. Cost of a kennel license is such that own­ ers need to go first to the zoning commission for approval. The commissioners voted to table future I requests until these matters could be resolved. This month however, the representative from animal control did not attend the meeting, due to failure to secure overtime pay for the extra hours. The commissioners said they still hoped a discussion could be arranged in order to resolve the differences. Last month, the request brought by McGinn and Betty Robinson, the property owner, to operate the kennel was tabled until the questions could be clarified. That kennel was already being operated and it was deter­ mined a delay would not cause a hardship. This month, she said she needed to know if the request was approved so she could breed her dogs, which she was delaying until she knew. She plans to build a 40x50 foot fenced enclosure (without any outdoor structures or concrete floor) where the dogs could run. A separation for males and females is needed to assure control over breeding. Her dogs are presently raised indoors, and placed in runs out of doors. She owns and breeds 14 Dachsunds, which live indoors in her home. She said she would not ever have more than 14 adult dogs. �Page 4 - Thursday. November 27, 2003 - The Hastings Banner Church-State separation is indefensible Parents should accept their critical roles To the editor: 1 am a parent. As a parent. I have a right and a respon­ sibility to make choices for my child. Parents have the right to choose how to raise their children and quite often it won't be how their parents raised them. I have a right to choose what I feel is best for my child. 1 may choose to stay al home and raise my own child or I may choose to work outside the home and let my child be attended by another loving person. I have the right to put my child in a pub­ lic school. Christian school, charter school or home school. 1 have the right to my opinion, the right to agree or disagree with another parent. I have the right to choose how to discipline my child. I have the right to bring up my child with Christian faith or without. Proverbs 22:6 ‘Train a child in the way he should go. and when he is old, he will not turn from it.” I may choose for my child one pair of shoes or five. I may or may not choose to vaccinate my child. I may choose to show my child how to spend money wisely or I may choose to show them they can have what they want when they want it by max­ ing out a charge card. I Timothy 6:9-10 “People who want to get rich fall into temp­ tation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” 1 can show them how to live with God as the center of their livee so when life's storms come crashing in. they will turn to Him for peace and comfort, or to rely total­ ly or. themselves with no hope at all. Proverbs 21:21 He who pursues righteous­ ness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. ’ I may choose to let my child play in the band, join the choir, play in sports, leam a hobby. learn bow to take care of a home, or how to cook. I can choose how to spend quality time with my child, whether it is playing board games, going out for ice cream, putting a puzzle together, reading a book, "horse play" in the living room, or taking a walk and observing all that God created for us. I have the right to choose the movies and TV programs they watch, no matter what they arc rated. I have the right to decide what friends they can be with and when they will be allowed to date. I have the right to define what behavior of theirs is acceptable and not acceptable. Mark 12:30 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” I am a parent, I teach my child best by example. 1 may choose to teach my child to smoke, drink, swear, take drugs, gossip, and lie; or 1 may choose to teach my child how to say please and thank you, to be an upright citi­ zen, to care about others before themselves, how to forgive those whot hurt them by words or actions, how to love, and how to worship the God of Heaven and earth that created them unique and special. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuk­ ing. correcting, and training in righteous­ ness so that the man of God may be thor­ oughly equipped for every good work.” I may make those choices based on researched facts, another child's behavior, my own childhood experiences, or prayer because I am a parent. Parents, it's time you think about your roles. What kind of parent do you want to be? What examples are you setting? Just exactly who is making the decisions in your household? Vi Workman, Hastings Write Us A Letter here are the rulesQ The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • An letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. To the editor: I was saddened to read the Nov. 13 Banner article, "Local pastor defends separation of church and state." There is no defense for this separation, as those who oromote it so strongly today are defining it. It is neither historically accurate, nor is it based in sound biblical truth. 1 have bachelor of science degrees in history, educa­ tion and Christian ministries, so I can speak to this with a measure of confidence. I-et me begin with the “Wall of Separation,** as spoken of by Thomas Jefferson. He was referring to the First Amendment of the Constitution where it is said: ' Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." First you should know that Thomas Jefferson did not write this. James Madison did. The simple understanding of this is that Congress does not have the right under the Constitution to support any religious estab­ lishment with tax dollars. Jefferson was com­ menting on this to the Danbury Baptist Association when he made his now famous quote, "a wall of separation." But what was his intended meaning of this statement? All we can say for certain was that he did not mean what is being said today! Only a year later, as president, he pledged federal money to support the priest and build a Catholic church for the Kaskia Indians. If we are to believe what is behg said today, he would never have done this. People who are honest would stop using Jefferson to support their idea of “separation of church and state.” Secondly, there is nothing healthy about keeping God's standards of morality, justice, and truth out of the system that governs men. It is not biblical! When speaking through the Psalmist. God said this: "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it. the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters." Since all who live in the world are His, what part of our lives is He not over? Our nation is in decline politically, eco­ nomically. and socially because we are already reaping the harvest of our denial of God's rightful place within our society. Furthermore, it is ludicrous to compare a bib­ lical Christian influence in our government to what is taking place in Iran. There is no hon­ est comparison between Islam and Christianity since one is "Christian" and the other is not. Islam by its rules restricts free­ dom while God through justice provides free­ dom. Pastor Michael Anton, the speaker in the article, claimed that we have never had a litrtuis test’ for citizetfchipjn this country. He is1 only partially correct in his assertion. We seem to have an assumption that we didn't survive as a nation until the time of the Revolutionary War. In truth, the first 13 colonies enjoyed self­ government for 160 years before England attempted to impose her will on them causing the Declaration of Independence to be writ­ ten. During that time all 13 colonies had established colonial constitutions and every one of them required that you be a professing member of the Christian faith in order to hold any official office. It is simply untrue that this nation was bom on the freedom of religion. It was bom on the freedom to worship the Christian faith with­ out intrusion by government. The Puritans and the Separatists were fleeing Europe because of oppression placed on their free­ dom of worship, perhaps not so different than today. It was these people of faith who estab­ lished our system of education and built the universities. The Constitution does not give government the right to be involved in public education. But since they arc and they take our tax money to pay for it, we should have the right to receive it back in a voucher system that gives us all a choice on how our children arc educated. Only Christians arc told they don't have a right to have their children taught in a manner consistent with their beliefs. Evolution is a religion that is being jammed down the throats of everyone because the government controls education. Your tax dol­ lars would not go to the Muslim to teach his children his faith, their tax dollars would come back to them and since it was their money anyway, they should be able to use it how they please. We live in a country where all the informa­ tion we receive comes from a liberal point of view. The news is slanted to represent their agenda and they rewrite history to suit their desired perspective. I can understand why non-believers would listen to them and be misled; it fits what they choose to believe. Evidently, is this what Pastor Anton choos­ es to believe as well? His attack against the Christian Coalition and promotion of the book by David Brock says volumes. So I view his defense of the separation of church and state as just another liberal point of view. Rev. Mark T. Patchett, Middleville Wesleyan Church Habitat homeowners are nice people To the editor: This past summer (2003), I helped build a new Habitat for Humanity home near Hickory Comers. I am a retired carpenter and firmly believe in the adage that "if you rest, you rust,” so I enjoyed the days I spent with other area vol­ unteers helping to "rough-in" the house. Part of the reason 1 offered to help was that our daughter. Julie . taught for five years in the Delton Middle School (seventh grade) and we lived in Battle Creek before moving to Greenville in 1973, so we know and like the area. I wanted to share with Banner readers the very nice thank you note I just received from Tim and Tracy Johnson. I met Tracy when working on their house. She was a tireless worker, and as I found out, they arc foster parents and apparently firmly believe, as do I, in the words of Father Flannigan (Boys* Town Founder) that "no man (or woman) stands taller then when they bend down to help a child." I have been involved with Habitat for Humanity for many years and with countless building projects. This is the f irst time I’ve ever received a personal thank you note from the new home owners I wanted to share it with your readership so that their new neighbors will know what nice folks Timothy and Tracy Johnson are. Drake Marin. Greenville Cuts can create separation anxiety To the editor: After four month's, a child begins to iden­ Statistics sliow us that the first few years tify with, trust and connect to their teacher. of a child's life are critical and crucial for In those first four months of school, a routine healthy developmental growth. has been established and the child leams So what will our children leam from the what to expect from his or her teacher. school system that takes away their teacher Are the so-called budget cuts that affect halfway through the year, replacing them the entire school system really justified and indefinably? How do we answer a child who . acceptable? Is it tolerable to let our children comes home from school and asks us, the begin with specific teachers and then replace parents, why their teaclier is gone? them after four months of leaching? Maybe parents could tell the child to write a letter to the state government, asking why ’heir teacher has to be laid off and replaced. The 12-year-old student could adjust from a change in teachers, but isn't it asking a lot U.S. Senate from our 5- and 6-year-olds to try and under­ Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. stand why their teacher was sent away and 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. won't be around any longer? Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, What is it that the school system is teach­ phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, ing our young children? Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ ' Christine Kniko. tative. Hastings U.S. Congress Know Your Legislators? Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48900, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. 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How about tax rate freeze? How would you feel about freezing the state income tax in 2004 rather than rolling it back from 4.0 to 3.9 percent? nre Ha^tns. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 puts^rib,.. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 jonn uacoos rreoenc uecoos Vce President Prosxtent Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treasuror • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editof) Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Temere Brett Bremer Cathy Rueter Ruth Zachary Marcte Westover • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Steve Angeletti. Hastings: “I approve of the freeze because I believe in a good education as well as higher education. My desire would be to be able to see students get the best education possible.” Lori Wiswell, Hastings: “The income lax should stay the same if not raised. Governor Granholm is making the best effort for the schools.” Reuben Booms. Detroit: “Freezing the income tax would be a good idea. Benefits to education arc a good thing.” Rick Taylor, Hastings: “I would like to see it rolled back (all the way to 2% percent. if possible) because it will mean more money in my pocket.” Leona Hall, Hastings: “I would like to see the income tax rolled back because people will get to keep more of the money they cam.” Angie Miller, Hastings: “I think it is important to freeze the rate to help solve the budget crisis.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 800a.m. » 5 30pm. Saturdays 830 am to Noon ScottOmmen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 par year tn Barry County $27 par year ti adjousng counties $29 par year eteewhere POSTMASTER: Sand address changes to: P O. Bot B Hasbngs, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pad at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 27. 2003 — Page 5 Schools must ensure 6th-graders immunized It’s not about winning; it’s solving problems When Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced last week she would support freezing the stale income lax rate, it was almost like a scene from television's “The West Wing." Granholm. in an effort to come up with ways to balance a slate budget that's $920 million in the hole, said she would seriously consider freezing the Michigan income tax rate at 4.0 percent, which is still six-tenths of a percent lower than it was 10 years ago. A freeze would spare the state $115 million in budget cuts next year. It didn't take long for Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson to condemn the idea and play a worthless semantics game by calling the proposed freeze a tax increase. Johnson has maintained that a freeze is actually higher taxes because the people were promised a cut of another one-tenth of one percent. That promise of lowering the state income tax from 4.0 to 3.9 percent in 2004 was made several years ago by Gov. John Engler and a Republican State legislature when economic times were good. Their crystal ball wasn’t working very well. Now Engler and many who made this tax cut promise are gone, and they've managed to leave their successors with an irresponsible rollback mandate in hard economic times. I dislike taxes as many as anyone else, but 1 understand they are fundamentally nec­ essary evils. With taxes, we collectively pay for roads, police, fire and ambulance pro­ tection. for prisons, for education. The real debate is over how much taxation is fair. Engler and the Stale Legislature were right to cut taxes several years ago when the economy was booming. The rollback went from 4.6 to 4.0 percent. However, it is fiscally irresponsible to deliberately collect even less revenue when you're facing a massive deficit. The law requires state governments to balance their budgets, unlike the federal government. This tells me that our lawmakers in Lansing are concerned too much about winning their petty partisan battles and being popular with voters, but not concerned enough about working together to solve the state's biggest crisis in a long time. This tells me once again that it's politics as usual. Republicans vs. Democrats, rather than serving the people. I say we do the freeze come January and keep the 4.0 percent rate until things start improving. Of course, that might make Granholm. a Democrat, look good, and perhaps the loyal opposition can't afford such a calamity. I also suggest the following additional ways to severely cut into the nearly one bil­ lion dollar deficit: • Every legislator, the governor and lieutenant governor should accept a 20 percent reduction in salary. They are the third highest paid in the nation, yet they work in a state that is fast becoming poor. Just recently state workers were asked to lake reductions in their pay. working for 40 hours and being paid for 36. • Everybody on the state payroll should be frozen with no cost of living increase for at least 24 months. • All judges in Michigan should take a pay reduction. They recently were shown to be the very highest paid in the nation. • Fiscally irresponsible "goodie bag" programs such as computers for all sixth­ graders should be strapped immediately. We can't afford such taxpayer giveaways pro­ grams in desperate times, plus this is really a parent's responsibility, not the govern­ ment's. If there is such a need, get the major computer companies to offer a grant pro­ gram. • Michigan's largest expense, the prison system, should be reformed to insist non-vio­ lent criminals and petty thieves be sentenced to community service rather than be ware­ housed in expensive prison celLs. • Do away with the Merit Scholarship program. It may be a good program, but we can't afford it. • Get rid of Michigan's educational testing program the MEAP. which is filled with problems and it costs taxpayers millions. We can't afford it. and with cuts in education, the teachers are wasting too much precious time on it • We must insist legislators stop paying so much attention to meaningless "feel good" popular legislation and work hard on solving our biggest problems — the budget and the loss of jobs in Michigan. There are other suggestions, hut space and time are limited. The most important thing ia for us. the taxpayers, to hold our public servants accountable. We've elected them and pay them good money and give them great perks, and I'm not sure we're getting much in return, especially lately. Gov. Granholm went around the state in recent months to ask people what they think should be done to solve Michigan's budget crisis. It was interesting to note very few people she talked to opposed freezing the income tax rale. The people seem to be more aware than most legislators that we all need to share the economic pain, from the gov­ ernor. to legislators, to the schools, and the people. This is the only way to solve this huge and growing problem facing Michigan. We're all in this together. This means cur elected representatives should stop being obsessed by their side w inning and start working together to do what's best for the peo­ ple. Memo to Lansing: Get on board or get out of the way. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics by Marde Westover Staff Writer To ensure that sixth grade students are adequately protected, the State of Michigan began requiring immunization assessments at the start of the 2002-2003 school year. The measure has schools across the state submitting immunization records of sixth­ graders in November and February of each year. This is also when the kindergarten and new entering students records are sent. Linda Potter of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Charlotte said the new measure is designed to ensure that all sixth-graders arc immunized against pre­ ventable diseases. The Public Act 89 of 2000 mandates that immunization assessments be done on every student enrolled in the sixth grade for the first time. Prior to this schools were required to submit immunization records when a child first entered school or if they moved and are new entries into the school. Potter said that the requirements have changed and some parents may not know that their child is not fully immunized. Sixth grade students are required to have vaccines including: Complete series diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus vaccine with one dose in the last 10 years, three doses of polio vaccine, three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine, two doses of measles-mumpsrubella (MMR) vaccine, one dose of vari­ cella vaccine (unless the child received the first dose on or after the 13th birthday, when two doses arc needed) or has a histo­ ry of the varicella (chicken pox) disease, if the varicella vaccine was given after the first birthday and prior to the 13th birthday, only one does is required. Darla Cady, with the Hastings Area Schools said that many parents have said that there isn't enough information out about immunization requirements. She said that the school has sent out notes and wants to ensure that all students are properly immunized. For immunization shots parents can set up an appointment with a private physician or with the local Barry County health department. Appointments can be made by calling the health department at 945-9516 extenuation 129. Some fees apply and some insurance plans offer to cover part or all of the immunization cost, but they may have stipulations that parents need to understand. The importance of finding out the status Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. 401(k) Loans Can Be Costly to Your Future If you work for a company that offers a 401(k), consider yourself fortunate. A 401(k) offers tax-deferred earnings growth, the abil­ ity to make pre-tax contributions and a vari­ ety of investment choices. Your 401(k) may also offer a loan feature - but you may want to think twice before using it. At first glance, a 401(k) loan may sound appealing. After all, you're only borrow ing from yourself, and you can make repayments gradually. Furthermore, the rate on most 401(k) loans is quite competitive. And you can usually borrow up to $50,000 or half the balance of your account, whichever is small­ er. You typically have five years to repay your loan; if you've taken the money out to purchase a home, however, yqu may have up to 30 years. So. given these inducements to taking out a 401(k) loan, you might be tempted to call •up your employee benefits office if you're in need of cash. On the other hand, there arc some major disadvantages to borrowing from your 401(k). Let’s look al them: • You'll use "after-tax" dollars to repay loan - Your 401 (k) contributions are typically made with pre-tax dollars, resulting in a lower taxable income for you. But when you repay a 40100 loan, you're using after-tax dollars, so you get no tax break. Also, those dollars will be taxed again when you eventu­ ally withdraw them for retirement. Consequently, you'll pay taxes two times on die money you use to pay back your loan and this double taxation can greatly inflate the cost of borrowing from your 401(k). • You must pay the loan back quickly upon leaving job - When you take out a 40100 loan, you may plan on staying in your job for a long time. But things can change. You may find another career opportunity you want to pursue, or you may face a layoff. If you leave your job, voluntarily or involuntarily, you'll need to repay your 401 (k) loan completely, usually within 60 days. If you can't, the bal­ ance will be considered a taxable distribution - and you may even have to pay a 10 percent penalty on it. • You'll slow progress toward your retire­ ment goals - Possibly the most important rea­ son to avoid taking out a 401 (k) loan is that such a loan can reduce the funds you'll even­ tually have for retirement. Any money you take out as a loan is money that does not have the opportunity to grow for you. While it’s true that you will eventually pay the loan back, you will have, in effect, taken some money out of the market - possibly out of a bull market. Even worse, you could find it prohibitively expensive to both pay back your loan and add new dollars to your 401(k), causing you to temporarily cut back, or eliminate, your contributions. Clearly, you’ve got some real issues to con­ sider before borrowing from your 401(k). In fact, you may want to consider some alterna­ tives. You can probably find a low-rate home equity loan, and your interest payments may be tax-deductible. (Keep in mind, though, that you arc using your house as collateral.) In any case, think long and hard before tapping into your 401 (k). This plan was cre­ ated for one reason - to help you save for retirement. That's a worthy goal to preserve. ---- STOCKS----The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Farrity Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors IBM JCPenney Johnson iJohnson Kellogg's Company McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pfizer Inc. Wal Mart Gold Qilwar Oliver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 19.97 23 46 52.52 7.91 4657 37.86 3729 35 82 38.44 16.11 13.00 42.60 89.43 24.93 50.69 35.74 25.76 55.65 4.78 9.40 52.68 33.78 56.04 $390.75 $529 9763.94 1.3B +.83 +.35 •21 +.47 +.(F ♦1.12 +59 +.67 •24 — +.39 +.98 +.49 +1.66 •125 +.61 +1.06 +1.39 -.12 +.14 +.91 -.40 +132 -$7.40 -$.07 ♦159.78 — of the children arc due to the fact that many vaccine-preventable diseases are still out there and some can cause disability or death. The vaccine DTaP. DTP. DT or TD is for the prevention of diphtheria, whooping cough (pertussis), and tetanus. The immunization against diphtheria is to prevent that disease the is transferred person to person. It can cause problems with breathing, paralysis or heart failure. Statistics show that one in every 10 people that get diphtheria die. Whooping cough is starts with a bad cough that sounds like a “whoop." This can interfere with eating, drinking, and breath­ ing. It can also be life-threatening to chil­ dren under age one. Having the immunization for tetanus is vital because three out of every 10 people die that gel the disease. It can occur in a cut or wound that lets germs into the body. Effects include being unable to open the mouth or swallow and can cause serious muscle spasms. Ages for the DTap, DTP, DT or Td vac­ cine begins with a shot at two months, four months, six months, and 15-18 months, with a booster given at the ages of four and six years. It is recommended that all people receive a tetanus booster every 10 years throughout life. The polio vaccine is usually given at ages two months, four months, six to 18 months and at four to six years of age. Another reason for immunization infor­ mation is to ensure sixth graders have a Hepatitis B shot Hepatitis B is the most common cause of liver cancer in America and around 90 percent of newly reported cases are in adolescents and young adults The virus is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids that contain blood and can occur through direct blood-to-blood con­ tact. unprotected sex. use of non-sterile needles, and from an infected woman to her newborn during the delivery process. This year there will be 100.000 new people infected with hepatitis B. The hepatitis B vaccine for babies is given in three shots before the age of 18 months. Older children, adolescents and adults who missed the shot when they were babies can receive the first shot any time, with a second shot one to two months later and the third shot four to six months after the first shot There is a requirement of two doses for sixth-graders for the MMR vaccine or measles-mumps-rubela. Measles is spread through personal contact and can cause a high fever, cough, sore eyes and in serious cases infections of the brain, hearing loss, developmental disabilities or death. Mumps is also spread person to person and can last several days. Effects of the trumps include fever, headache, swollen, or painful glands under the jaw. mild swelling of the brain and spinal cord or hearing loss. In the MMR vaccine also helps prevent rubella which begins with a mild fever, swollen glands in the neck a rash for around three days and soreness or swelling in the joints. The soreness and swelling last for one to two weeks, but in rare cases it can last for months or years with symptoms returning With the MMR vaccine the first shot is given at 12 to 15 months and another is typ­ ically given al four to six years. The varicella (chicken pox) vaccine is also an important as that complications from chicken po> arc much higher in a per­ son over the age of 13. Chicken pox is one of the most common childhood diseases and begins with a skin rash on the body that spreads over the course of several days. Effects can also include pneumonia, brain damage and bleeding problems. Chicken pox vaccine is given in one shot for children between the ages of 12 months and 12 years Adults and adolescents over 13 hot have not had the vaccine should get two shots at least four to eight weeks apart. In a 1999 report, only 52 percent of ado­ lescents enrolled in health plans are fully immunized. Potter said that this program gives stu­ dents the chance to be up on ail their immu­ nizations. Prescription Convenience. .. Protect Your Car Before Winter Fall Special 820.00 OFF ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Location Drive-thru Internet Close to your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com BOVS BACK AT THE SHOT! 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Director Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... Pl.EASANTVIEU FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmsiead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; SundaySchool 114 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service b (X) p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pjD. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S kflenon Father Al Rowell. Pastor Saturday Mau 4.30 pm.. Sunday Masses 8:30 a_m. and 11500 am.. Confession Saturday 3:MM:!5 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Cl-vton Garrison Pastor Suwday School 9J0 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7-00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through ■’ or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (agin 8-123: Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Res Bob South Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a_m; Sundas School. 10 a.m. for all ages EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W Center St). Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Mr F. William Vbetberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship • 8 im. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nurury Available at 10 a_m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m. evening Service. Wednesday 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday Scbrtol at 9:45 am.. Worship IIO0 a.nt; Fvening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 a_m -l 1 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Nashville. Rev Al Ruuell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 a.m Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott. Church phone, 269­ 945-4995. Church wcbvitc www. hopeumorg. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett Office hours. WedJThun., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Morning: 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Son shine Pre School (ages 3&4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9­ 1130 a.m.. 12-2:30 pin. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) and Middle School Youth, (evening meal al 6 p.m.). Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Jr. (Gr 6. 7 4 8). Wednesday. 7 p.m. • Prayer Meeting, High Youth (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A M ATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11AJ0 a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 p.m. For more informatiaa caB 795-2370 ar Rev David T HmtwSck 948­ 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all servic­ es. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Cume. Senn* Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries, Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School fur all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 740 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pin.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Cail Church Office. 948-8004 for mfonrunon on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY' CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway, Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry , youth group, adult small group min­ istry. badership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073 Sun. Plane A. Worship 10.30 a.nt. 6:00 pjn.; Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club for boys A girts ago 4-11 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For mfonnatioo call l-6l6-73!-SI94or 1-517-852-1106 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 State Rd (Career of State Rd and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Psator of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail Phone 269-945-9121 Nuncry available for all services. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Adult classes: Jesus Can Relate, Parenting Teenagers A The Fruit of the Spirit. Worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sermon Topic through November 2nd. "Home Improve­ ment Series." Kid's For Christ 10:30 a.m (during worship for4 years thru 3rd grade). 400 p.m Quizzes and Sunday Evening Service 6.40 p m. Wednesday Midweek: 900 a_m. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m Stng'n Share (Adults) Youth 6th- i2th grades, and CLC (Christian Life Chib) 3 yrs. old thru 5(h Grade. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 F. North Street Hasimgs Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. Nov. 27 - 1000 am. Saturday. Nov 29 - 8.00-12.00 p.m. JC's Thanksgiving Meal Preparation; 11:00 a.m. Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 800 p.m. NarcotKs Anonymous. Sunday. Nov. 30 - 1040 Holy Communion; 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 5th Sunday Luncheon After Service; Bog Chili Cook-Off. Monday. Dec. 1 - 700 p.m. Brother of Grace. Tuesday. Dec. 2 - 7.00 p.m. Worship Committee; 7:00 p m. Oveieatcrs Anonymous. Wednesday. Dec. 3 1040 am. Wordwatchcrs; 6:00 p.m Ad\ ent Supper. 7 00 p.m. Evening Prayer. Sarah Circle Christmas Party After Service HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) funv0 voyager.net. Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15am- Sunday School. 9:30 am. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School, 10:30 am. ■ Refreshmenu; 11X30 a.m. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. ( 269) 945-2938. Minister: WEDNESDAY SIGHTS - 740 p m David Rope.. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) Bell Choir rehearsal. 8:00 Chancel Choir rehearsal THURSDAY HELP YOU? NIGHTS 6:30 UVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal 740 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 49058 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-nooo. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:33 p.m. For more information call the church office. HOW WOOOGROY E BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a m. GRACE OF GOD FELLOW SHIP M-43, Delton. Delton Booster Building Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10: 30 a.m.-noon. MAY WE Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10.00 a.m.; Worship 1140 a.m_. 640 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Class 7:00 p.m Classes for all ages. p.m. prayer meeting in the lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623 5400 Worship Sen Kes 8:30 and 11 a m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 ajn. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FD I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson -945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan 49058. (269) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor Sunday Services - 9 00 am. Traditioml Worship; 10:00 am. Coffee Hour n. the Lounge; 10 10 a m. Church School. 11.20 am Contemporary Worship. The 9:00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is prov ided for both servic­ es SPECIAL EVENTS: Nov. 27 - Lucy H. Boykin SHEPHERDSVILLE - Raymond Duane “Dewey" Sinclair. 36. Jbepherdsville. died Thursday. Nov. 13. 2003, at his residence. He was a native of Hastings, and a former mechan­ ic for DJ Equipment in Fem Creek. Survivors include his wife, Stacey Thompson Sinclair, one daughter, Nicole Sinclair, Shepherdsville; his father and stepmother. Raymond and Jenny Sinclair, Hopkinsville; his mother and stepfather, Judith and Dennis Cummings. Shepherdsville; one sister, Tammy Sinclair. Bardstown; one brother. Donnie Sinclair, Hopkinsville; maternal grandmother. Marjorie Lewis. Hastings; paternal grandmoth­ er, Ethel Shancck. Hastings; and a nephew. The funeral was Saturday at New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery with burial to follow. The Rev. Bruce Troon officiated. Contributions can be made to Hospice or the Kidney Foundation. Greenwell-Houghlin Northside Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Randy Lee Messer LAKE ODESSA - Randy Lee Messer, age 39, of Lake Odessa, was called Home on Tuesday, Nov. 18.2003 after a lengthy illness. Randy was bom in Lansing on April 2, 1964 to Russell and Della (Franks) Messer. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1982. Randy had owned Sport-. Cards Unlimited in Hastings for over 10 yeari. He was an avid mushroom hunter and devot­ ed nature lover. Randy is survived by his loving son, Tim Messer, mother. Della Messer; brother, Russ (Sue) MesserAistcr. Jan (Roger) Taylor, special cousin. Pat Watson; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Russell Messer, in 1993. The funeral service was held on Friday, Nov. 21. 2003 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Private committal services were held in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for his son Tim's future education. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. William John Gross HASTINGS - William John Gross, age 86. of Hastings, died Friday, November 21, 2003 at his residence. He was bom January 6, 1917 in Westphalia, son of Sylvester M. and Caroline (Schueller) Gross. Mr. Gross attended school in Westphalia. St. Mary’s, Maple Comers Country School. He worked on the family farm until 1947, worked in the lumbering industry in Montana. He moved back to Michigan in 1950 and married Ruth Hedges in November 1950, she died in 1980. He retired after 28 years with the Board of Water and Light in the city of Lansing. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. William married Barbara E. (Waldron) Jackson, August 10, 1981. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters. Mary Platte and Lillian Shea. Surviving are his wife Barbara Gross of Hastings; son. John (Bev-iiy) Gross of St Johns; daughter, Kathleen Assiff of Haslett. 11 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; step­ children. Karen Jackson. Diane Jackson, Daniel (Sheila) Jackson. Pastor David (Geralynn) Jackson. Paul Jackson, all of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to charity of one's choice. Funeral mass was held Monday. November 24.2003 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiating. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Lansing. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. CLOVERDALE - Mrs. Lucy H. Boykin. Cloverdale, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003. Ms. Boykin, age 102. was bom on Oct 23, 1901. in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Fred and Laura (Andrews) Hewitt. She received her teaching certificate at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and began her teaching career as an elementary teacher, later she formed a private kindergarten at her home in Middletown, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert D. Boykin Sr. and her son Robert Jr. She is survived by her son James who resides in Phoenix, AZ. Lucy, her husband and two sons moved to Cloverdale, in 1942 where they operated a resort on Guernsey Lake for 40 years. Lucy taught kindergarten for 22 years at Delton Kellogg School. She earned a masters degree in education at Western Michigan University. She was beloved by her students and many kept in touch with her in later years. She played an active part in scholarships to further the edu­ cation of area students. Lucy developed a fundraising method of the sale of cookbooks that featured the favorites of her many friends. Lucy was honored to be one of the early grand marshals of the Delton Founders Day fes­ tivities. Burial in Prairieville Cemetery has. taken place. A service of remembering will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday. Nov. 28. 2003 at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Memorial contributions to the Barry Community Fbundation-Delton Kellogg Area Foundation Scholaiship Fund in memory of Lucy H. Boykin will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Joseph Palumbo SPARTA - Joseph Palumbo, age 79. of Sparta, passed away on Sunday afternoon, Nov 23. 2003. Mr. Palumbo attended Peace Lutheran Church, was a retiree of Biackmer Pump and a graduate from the school of hard knocks (as Mr. Palumbo staled it). He enjoyed bowling, but was sorry to say he never bowled a perfect game, although he tried for perfection. Mr. Palumbo loved hearing the sound of hammered dulcimers. That appreciation for the dulcimer gave him the opportunity to enjoy the fellowship of the Apple Country Dulcimer Players, Thomapple Valley Dulcimer Club, and Uncle Carl’s Dulcimer Society. At his home he made sure he kept his bird feeders filled, enjoying watching and caring for the birds. On July 29, 1949, he eloped with a pretty young lady, the former Evelyn Prinscn. That commitment of love in good times and bad last­ ed for more than 54 years. He is survived by his wife. Evelyn; his chil­ dren. Dr. Charles and Lori Palumbo of Battle Creek, Frances and Michael Reus of Rockford. Thomas and Mary Palumbo of Clarkston. James and Sue Palumbo of Greenville, and Noreen and Edward Ryksc of Sparta; 25 grandchildren. 10 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Frances DiPietro. Margaret Ferro. Domonic Palumbo. Camille Mercogliano. Neil Palumbo, and Joseph Palumbo. The service for Mr. Palumbo was held Wednesday morning at Peace Lutheran Church. Sparta. The Rev. John Hitzenxh officiating. Family interment services took place in Courtland Twp. Cemetery later in the day. Those planning expressions of sympathy arc asked to consider the Barry County Hospice or Visiting Nunes Association. Funeral arrangements were made by the Pederson Funeral Home. Rockford. Happy fbanksgiv ing! Nov. 30 - No Church School - Shopping Trip to Rivertown for Senior High. Dec. 3 - 640 Cinirch Supper and Folly Story Program. f Phyllis Alber ]«lA-ing moHcry of cur wife, uctha and granduatha wha nwl tc the Card Scvatba /. 2002. We nuss your smile, treasured are the thoughts of you that often cause a silent tear. Carry day memories of you come cur uay. . Mur you my Kuril. Coved by your husband, daughter, sons, and grandchildren 1 HASTINGS - Betty Lea Wilcox, age 78. of Hastings, died Monday. Nov. 24. 2003 at her residence. Mrs. Wilcox was bom on Sept. 10. 1925 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Henry and Cora Bell (Casey) Singleton. She came to Hastings at age 6 and attended Hastings schools, graduating from Hastings High School. She was married to Harmon B. Wilcox on Aug. 23. 1946. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1996. From 1947 to 1978. she worked and owned, along with her husband, the Hastings Flower Shop. * She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Hastings Chapter 91 O.E.S., several clubs, guilds, and many charitable organiza­ tions. Mrs. Wilcox is survived by her husband, Harmon; son, David (Cindy) Wilcox, of Hastings; granddaughter, Katherine (Christian) Gilchrist of Holt; grandson. John Lang Wilcox of Missoula. MT and Hastings; great grandsons. Jack and David Gilchrist; sister-in-law. Barbara E. Wilcox of Hastings. Preceding her in death were her mother in 1992. her father in 1954 and a sister, Bonnie Lou Hampton in 1987. Respecting her wishes, there will be no visi­ tation or services. Burial will be at Cedar Creek with private family services. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Barry County Humane Society. Barry Community Hospice. Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Doris Marguerite Colles CHARLOTTE ■ Doris Marguerite Colles. of Charlotte, died November 22. 2003 at Tendercarc, Marshall. She was bom January II. 1920 to Milo and Avis (Waterbury) Jones in Bellevue. She graduated from Bellevue High School and worked at Post Cereals during World War n. Doris married Gordon W. Colles December 6. 1941 in Bellevue. He died June 11. 1998. She is survived by son. Gary (Sylvia) Colles of Charlotte; daughter. Linda Colles (James Whitt) of Gobles; grandchildren. Timothy (Jessica) Colles of Potterville. Matthew Colles of Ypsilanti. Gordon Lake (Mandy Mynler) of Battle Creek; great grandchildren; “JJ" and Robert; step grandchildren Stacie Allen and her son James of Knoxville. Tennessee and Windy Whitt and her daughter. Calsey of Allegan. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Doris was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, the Bellevue Garden Club, Bellevue United Methodist Church and the church Circle and wa a 4-H leader. She enjoyed quilting. Services were Wednesday at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel. Bellevue. Pastor Mark Thompson, officiating. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Arthritis Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association. Gordon L. Mesecar CLARKSVILLE - Gordon L Mesecar. 52. of Clarksville, passed away Nov. 10.2003 at his home. He was bom Oct. 18, 1951 in Hastings the son of Merton and Elaine (Tagg) Mesecar. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1969. Gordon was a member of the Sons of American Legion in Saranac. He married Cheryl Stack April I. 2000 in Shiloh Community Church. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Mesecar of Clarksville; mother. Elaine Mesecar of Middleville; children. Chad (Brandy) Mesecar of Lake Odessa, David Moore of Grand Rapids. Anna May Moore of Grand Rapids; brother. Gary (Kathy) Mesecar of Lake Odessa; sisters, Ellen (Bob) Smart of Lake Odessa, Irene (Bob) Tibble of Hastings. Dorene (Dan) Owens of Middleville; grandchildren. Brandon Mesecar. Chase Mesecar and Katelynn Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his son, Darren in 1988 and his father in 1992 Funeral services were he 1 Thursday. Nov. 13. 2003 at Clarksville Bible Tiurch with Rev. Tim Bateman officiating. Anyone wishing may make online condo­ lences at www.lakefuneralhotnes.com. Arrangements were made by Lake Funeral home in Saranac. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 27. 2003 - Page 7 Lannes Kenfield MULLIKEN - Kenned) G. Merryfield. age 76, of Mulliken, died Saturday morning, Nov. 15, 2003 while deer hunting in the woods behind his home. Mr. Merryfield was bom Aug. 4, 1927 in Danby Township, a son of J. Alton and Mary Adelaide (Robinson) Merryfield. He was a farmer and carpenter (construct­ ing pole buildings, installing chain link fence, etc.) and owned Merryfield Builder’s Supply until his retirement. A long-time member of the Mulliken United Methodist Church, he served in vari­ ous positions. Mr. Merryfield was a member of the Roxand Township B-jard of Review and the Mulliken Lions Club. He was also a former member of the Lumbermens Association and the Eaton County Social Services Board. Surviving are his wife, Elaine; five chil­ dren, Kendall (Linda) Merryfield of Sunfield, Lynn (Marty) Merryfield of Lansing, John Merryfield of Mulliken, Jilaine Way and friend Ron Totten of Lake Odessa and Kevin (Brynda) Merryfield of Lake Odessa; 14 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; his sister. Lcta Wirth of Mulliken; his brother, Keith (Reva) Merryfield of Sunfield; several nieces and nephews. Services were held Tuesday at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Pastor Don Woolum officiated. Interment was in Meadowbrook Cemetery. Pallbearer were his grandsons. Kevin, Korey, Kyle & Matt Merryfield, Adam and Evan Way. Arrangements were made by Barker-Leik Funeral Home. J. Ford McDowell LAKE ODESSA - J. Ford McDowell, age 63, of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday, Nov. 21. 2003 at Blodgett Hospital. Ford McDowell was bom April 20,1940 in Lake Odessa, the son of John and Marian (Goodemoot) McDowell, and the. ddeJl male grandchild to James and Ethel McDowell, and Donald and Sadie Goodemoot. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1958 and married his boyhood love, the family farm, from which he never separated. Ford farmed m the townships of Berlin and Odessa, and was active in such local civic activities as the Ion a County ASCS Board, Farmers Co-op Elevator Board of Lake Odessa, Berlin Board of Review, and the Lake Odessa Lions Club. He was also a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, faithfully singing in the choir when able. Mr. McDowell is survived by four brothers ad their families, Robert and Rosalee McDowell of Grand Rapids, James and Joanne McDowell of Scottsdale, AZ, Ross and Marg McDowell of Geneseo, IL, and Joel and Debbie McDowell of Sunfield; 10 nieces and nephews; a large and loving extended family; and a multitude of friends. Ford was preceded in death by his parents and his sister-in-law, Judi McDowell. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003 at the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, with the Reverends Donald Ferris and George Speas officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel ic Lake Odessa. Doris L. Fisher CLARKSVILLE - Doris L. Fisher, age 80, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003 and has been reunited with her family. Doris was bom in Remus, on May 30,1923 to John J. and Bertha M. (Daniels) Quisenberry. She worked or the family farm until her graduation from high school when she moved to Ionia to work at Ionia Manufacturing dur­ ing World War II. and became one of the “Rosie the Riveters." She was married to Perry Fisher in Saranac on Oct. 20, 1944 Over a period of four years, she and her husband built their home on Brooks Road in Clarksville where she resided the rest of her life. Doris was proud to have been an Avon rep­ resentative for over 30 years. She had always been a devoted wife and mother. Doris truly loved the time she could spend tending her flowers and enjoying her cottage at Morrison Lake. She is survived by her daughters, Leveta Fisher of Saranac, and Robin (Taron) Caine of El Dorado Hills, CA; grandchildren, Tayra Caine, Shelby Newman. Trenton Caine, and Calla Fisher; brothers. John (Inie Jean) Quisenberry and Dwight (Norma) Quisenberry; and many other loving relatives and friends. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband. Perry Fisher; brothers. James and Bill Quisenberry; and sisters. Bonnie Jean Bliss. Thelma Ruth Mauseth, and Alma Louise Quisenberry. The funeral service was held on Monday. Nov. 24 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. A Committal Service was held on Monday at the Strong Cemetery in Barryton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarksville Fire Department of the Humane Society. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. ! NEW YORK CITY - Lannes KenfieH, age 60, of New York City, formerly of Hastings, died Thursday. Nov. 20. 2003 at his home. He was born in Hastings, the son of Lannes and Elizabeth (Hoose) Kenfield. He attended and graduated from Hastings High School in 1960. Lannes entered the U.S. Ar Force shortly af’er graduation from high school He moved to New York City, where he met and married his wife, Barbara. Lannes was self-employed and enjoyed working with his hands. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, sister. Kay Shaeffer, and niece, Lisa Shaeffer. Lannes is survived by his brother-in-law, Robert Shaeffer of Middleville; three nephews, Mark, Eric, and Gregg Shaeffer, all of Hastings; stepmother, Cleone Trumble of Hastings, and stepbrother. Richard Brower of Hastings. Cremation has taken place in New York. Helen Joanne Currier NASHVILLE - Mn. Helen Joenne Currier, age 70, of Nashville, died Monday, Nov. 24. 2003 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Clare. Mrs. Currier was born on April 14, 1933 at Ludington, the daughter of George and Francis (Neimerbush) Vandervest. She was raised in the Ludington area and attended Ludington area schools, graduating in 1950 from Ludington High School. She was married to Virgil C. Currier on Dec. 15, 1951 and lived in the Ludington area for several years, moving to Nashville in 1966 from Ionia where they had lived for a time. Helen was a loving wife, mother and grand­ mother. She especially enjoyed her grandchil­ dren. She liked visiting casinos, playing the lot­ tery. crafts, cooking, shopping, visiting McDonald's restaurants, staying at her cabin in Harrison, and her dog, “Nothin". Mrs. Currier is survived by sons, Virgil (Sally) Currier, Jr. of Ludington, Douglas Currier of Ludington. John (Pam) Currier of Nashville. William (Stephanie) Currier of Nashville, Jeff (Kathy) Currier of Harrison, Joseph (Kim) Currier of Nashville; daughters, Charlotte Currier, Becky Currier and Sharon (Chad) Suntken, all of Nashville; 21 grandchil­ dren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers. Robert Vandervest of Ludington. Dennis Vandervest of Ludington, Kenneth Vandervest of Kalamazoo; sisters, Wanda (Elmer) Currier and June Currier, both of Ludington; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, hus­ band Virgil on Oct. 20, 1996; brother George Vandervest. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2003 at Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Lester DeGroot will officiate. Pallbearers will be Tommy Currier, Doug Currier, Brian Thomason, Jack Currier, Jason Compeau and Justin Suntken. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in NntivUle. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements by Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Dennis L. Anderson HASTINGS - Dennis L. Anderson, age 56, of Hastings, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003 at his residence. Mr. Anderson was bom on Oct. 31, 1947 in Coldwater, the son of Richard and Helen (Donbrock) Anderson. He was raised in the Springfield, Mich, area and attended schools there, graduating in 1965 from Reading High School. Reading. He served four years of active duty in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict aboard the U.S.S. Roosevelt. His military career contin­ ued in the Reserves until 1994. He was married to Gloria J. Worden on June 4, 1976. He moved to the Hastings area in 1980 from Climax. He was employed since 1976 in the Federal Center in Battle Creek and most recently as team leader in the customer contact center. Since 1992 he and his wife have owned and operated “Granny's General Store" on M-37 south of Hastings. He was a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, Sports Car Club of America, enjoyed building model airplanes, fishing, hunting and teaching his children those activi­ ties. former Cub Scout Leader, a loving hus­ band, father and grandfather. While living in Climax he served as Village Clerk and a vol­ unteer E.M.T. Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, Gloria; daughter, Dawn (Doug) Johnson of Rockford; sons, Christopher (Marie) Anderson of Hastings, and Russell Anderson of Hastings; eight grandchildren. Jeremy. Amanda. Christina. Austin, Ryan. Lauren. Andrew and Nicholas.; parents. Helen and Richard Anderson of Wolverine; maternal grandmoth­ er. Lois Donbrock of Coldwater, sisters, Linda (Joe) Ratti of Augusta and Sandy (Tony) Snyder of Battle Creek; and brothers, Rick (Patti) Anderson of Indian River and John (Jodi) Anderson of Wolverine. Services were held Sunday. Nov. 23,2003 at Country Chapel of the United Church of Dowling with Pastor’s Dianne DotenMorrison and Mary L. Schippers officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery with mil­ itary honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Navy Memorial Fund in Washington, D.C. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Area Obituaries, continued on page 15 Wes VanDenburg Wes VanDenburg serious Caledonia supt. candidate Hastings High School graduate Wes VanDenburg is seriously being considered as the next superintendent of Caledonia Community Schools. VanDenburg, currently the superintendent of the Belding District, was interviewed last Wednesday with the Caledonia Board of Education, which is seeking to replace the retired Doug Busman. Tm a hands-on type of administrator. I like to be in classrooms and schools," VanDenburg told the board. "Hands-on. That’s my management style, my leadership style. To have a pulse on the district "I’m 51 going on 16. I'm positive and upbeat I’m a kid at heart. Our office (in Belding) is full of laughter. We tease each other in a positive way. (It’s a) kind, profes­ sional, ethical atmosphere. "It's (also) a disciplined building. My staff knows I have high expectations of them... I have even higher expectations for myself. I’m not afraid to make tough decisions..." VanDenburg’s resume is filled with educa­ tional and professional achievements includ­ ing two master's degrees, one in educational leadership and one in counseling and person­ nel, both from Western Michigan University. VanDenburg can count among his profes­ sional experiences that of superintendent, principal, (high school and middle school), assistant principal, teacher, counselor, athlet­ ic director and school board member of vari­ ous schools. His resume is also strewn with instances of his involvement and creative efforts for school, staff, parents, kids and the communi­ ty. He is noted for having “turned around" difficult situations at various schools that he has served, often due to his enthusiasm.^rofessionalism, strong belief system and his “kids first" attitude. His personal experiences offer the same wide variety as his professional. He and his wife, Robin, are the parents of three boys and were foster parents for many years. VanDenburg was also a professional baseball player for the New York Yankees before an injury stopped that career. In addition to the interview conducted last Wednesday, VanDenburg also me! with vari­ ous groups including Caledonia support staff, teachers, administrators, community and stu­ dents. The second step in the interviewing process for VanDenburg is for a site visit to his current distrH. The same team that went to the prior superintendent candidate site vis­ its will be making this one as well. A special school board meeting is set for Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. to further discuss VanDenburg's interview and the site visit Three computer classes offered by ILR this month The Institute for Learning in Retirement will offer its last computer class for the fall semester on Wednesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Barry County campus of Kellogg Community College. "Troubleshooting: How to Handle Computer Viruses and More" will be taught by KCC Lifelong Learning instructor JJ Combs, will show students how to keep their computers in good operating order, how to run utilities, how to maintain files and disk drives, how to handle computer viruses and cookies and more. Combs says he wants stu­ dents to bring all their troubleshooting ques­ tions to class. The cost is SI5. Those who would like to enroll in this course may call KCC Lifelong Learning at 948-9500, extension 2838, and ask for course number WOSH 82N-46. The Institute for Learning in Retirement is a membership-based organization of men and women age 50 and older who share a love for learning. Programs and activities are designed by the members to suit their contin­ ued academic interests. The KCC Fehsenfeld Center is located just west of Hastings on M-179, former known as Gun Lake Road. Stockhams to celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary Ted and Wilma (Bauman) Stockham will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on December 5. 2003. They were married in Dowling at her parents’ home. They have three children, Thea (Eldon) Main, Ronald (Kelly) Stockham and Christine Stockham. They have six grandchildren and two great­ grandsons. They will celebrate with a small gathering of family and close friends. Boger-Sanders wed Amber Lee Boger and Brandon Scott Sanders were married Sept. 6, 2003, at the Charlton Park Church, Hastings, Michigan. Parents of the couple are Bob xnd Mana Shumway of Hastings, Jim and lana Boger of Clarksville, the late Scott Sanders and Mike and Gayelynn Goodenough of Hastings. Maid of honor was Angie Boger. Matron of honor was Amy Walden and bridesmaid was Lacey Smith. Best man was Don Aspinall Jr. and groomsmen were denny Walden and Rob Smith. The couple will be residing at their home in Hastings. Sherks 5 generations Great Great Grandmother Maryon Sherk, Great Grandfather Donald Sherk, Grandmother Shari Sherk, father Denny Walter and twin sons, Allen Jay and Dylan Lee. Cases to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Bud and Vivian Case will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on December 6, 2003. They were married at the First United Methodist Church on December 6, 1953 in Hastings. They have four children - Pam (Michael) Weyerman, Sue Dryer. Linda (Cary) Smith. Jerry (Nicky) Case. They also have five grandchildren - A.J.. Danielle, Brandy, Kyle, and Zack. Bud and Vivian are both retired and are enjoying their retirement together. Heffners celebrated • golden wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Heffner of Orange­ ville celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a luncheon at their home with family and friends. Mr. Heffner and the former Edizene Risner were married Nov. 12, 1953. Their children and spouses arc Mary and Timothy LaFountaine, Kyle Heffner and Jody of Orangeville, Eric Heffner and Nancy of Allegan. They have eight grandchildren. Mr. Heffner is retired from the State of Michigan. Kranks celebrated golden wedding anniversary Bud and Kathy Krank celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 22, 2003 ‘at the American Legion Post 484 of Hickory Corners with family and friends. They were married on Nov. 27, 1953 in Lemmon, South Dakota. They moved to Michigan in the early 1960s where they raised three children and now have several grandchildren. J^ewbom babies GIRL, Lydia Rose, born in the comfort of her home on Nov. 14, 2003 at 5:16 a.m. to Tom and Laura (Oom) Middaugh of Buckley. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 211/4 inches long. Proud grandparents arc Bernie and Sue Oom of Freeport former of Hastings. BOY, Joshua Joseph, bom at St. Mary’s Hospital on Nov. 11, 2003 at 12:50 p.m. to Wayne and Kate Oom of Wyoming. Weighing 9 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. Proud grandparents are Sue and Bernie Oom of Freeport, formerly of Hastings. BOY, Caleb James was bom on Oct. 25.2003 at 8:07 p.m. at Gratiot Community Hospital to Tim and Stacey Cruttenden of Alma. He weighed 3 lbs. and 16 3/4 inches long. He is welcomed home by his big brother, Ian. Grandparents are James and Noralle Rhodes of Dowling and Colin and Lou Ann Cruttenden of Hastings. �Page 8 - Thursday. November 27. 2003 - The Hastings Banner jinnies MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Happy Thanksgiving Day to all! The First Congregational Church was host for a union Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26. Refreshments were to follow the service. Christmas Round the Town is the big event of this weekend, with 20 stops on the tour. The crafty stops range from north of Clarksville to Velte Road. Woodland. Most of the open hous­ es are in the village of Lake Odessa, with six in the Woodland area. Lunch is being served at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, where there will be crafters, and at Central United Methodist Church, with a baked goods sale and some bazaar items. One can watch a spinning demonstration on Velte Road, baskets on Brown Road, wooden items on Fourth Avenue, wreaths and more at O'Mara s Market on M-50. flowers and arrangements at Kathy's Flowei Patch, gifts and crafts at Swift’s Flower Shop. Red Hat Ladies items al Country Floral at Clarksville, and several crafters al St. Edward's. The VFW also will sene lunch and they have 12 crafters. The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will have two crafters, includ­ ing Forget Me Nots and Jan Leak. There will be baked goods. Seckler*s pickles and relishes and crockery bowls with the depot logo. On Sunday during the morning worship Veryl Stahl played and sang for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. service, the Congregational Church will observe “Hanging of the Greens.” The service will be at 9:30 a.m. Finger foods will be served afterward. The Grand Rapids Press recently carried a story about the Spurr singers, who were hold­ ing their first Grand Rapids and concert in the VanSingel auditorium. All seats were sold well in advance. The one singer quoted is Dennis Goodemoot of Berlin Center, a local product who enjoys singing, as do all the dozens of Goodemoot family members. This is a combi­ nation of the Spurr Singers and the Michigan/Ohio Concert Choir. Dennis also is a member of Lakewood Community Chorus. This is the first time in 30 years that the Spurr singers have come to Grand Rapids. This choir began as an outreach of a Detroit church in the 1970s. There are 270 voices, a brass ensemble, children's choir and dancers. Friends have been notified that Leon Steams of rural Caledonia has moved to an assisted liv­ ing facility, the same one where his late wife received care. Leon was a local businessman, dealing in bulk petroleum products. His three daughters graduated from Lake Odessa High School. Patricia now lives in Arkansas. Susan has lived near her father. Peggy is deceased Kay DeMoss of Muskegon shows a nativity set from Mexico at the United Methodist Women's meeting. Thanksgiving S17.W Woven Shots for him t®% eff Nike Active Appard STARTS TODAY­ ENDS SUNDAY11«M 10% OFF NOW OPEN • mimmiikwuiminnmiiifga 1 I FRIDAY11/28 ONLY! (T7 •SI ' JVFoff tlx-<<rfctn.il prkr of tW'fSZ, West State St. Mon-Wed I0-8. Closed Thanksgiving Fri 10-8. Sat 10-8. Svn 12-5 Free Gift Wr\p! ra A r Giving thanks Ruth Shanks. Jackie Gilliland and Barbara Bosworth admire the dozens of nativity sets at the Nov. 17 UMW meeting. after iiving many years at St. Johns. Mitchell Paasch, a student at Western Michigan University, was home for the week­ end and attended with his parents the funeral service in Grand Rapids Friday afternoon for his maternal grandmother. Helen (Mrs. Jack) Handers. His parents are Keith and Nancy, liv­ ing on Pineview Drive. Youth and their leaders at Central UMC spent a busy forenoon Saturday using assembly lines to transform pounds of flour and shorten­ ing and bushel;, of apples into 100 pies, which had been preordered. Use of apple peeling gadgets reduced the amount of time to peel all those apples. The pies were in sugarkss form with crust topping and some with crumb top­ ping. They are earmarking funds to finance a summer mission trip to West Virginia in June. Two years ago they did a similar trip to Elmira. N.Y. After many weeks in (former) Blodgett Hospital, under acute care and more weeks at Kent Community for therapy and rehab. Edward Reiser returned home last Friday. Using a walker, he was able to attend church Sunday. Daughter Kathy Warren and girls Molly and Libby were on hand for the week­ end. Another fellow able to return to church was Aaron Broehl, who was injured ir an auto accident a few weeks ago. He undergoes ther­ apy daily at Hastings. Tim Tromp is slowly recovering from his fall that caused him injuries. Clarksville's West Ferney Street has had a real transformation in recent months, thanks to builder Tim Lind, grandson of Betty Lind of Woodland. There are 11 completed homes on Ferney and a similar house around the corner on Clarksville Road. There are foundations and concrete approaches for two more houses. This should have increased the population and cer­ tainly the valuation of the village. A house built by Habitat for Humanity is nearby. Real estate transfers listed in the Saturday Weekender of the Ionia Sentinel included those of the West Sebewa Church of Christ and the Ionia County Church of Christ to Alan Garza in Sebewa Township; Yvonne Cobb to Justin Henney in Johnson's addition to the village; Marathon Oil to O'Mara Properties LLC. John Velako Tabitha Bauer in Campbell Township. Ford McDowell, well known farmer and bowler living in Berlin Township has been very ill in recent weeks and succumbed to his illness Friday morning. His late grandparents. Donald Sr. and Sadie (Fox) Goodemoot eventually had 142 grandchildren from their eight children. Ford is the first in his generation to be lost to death. Retired School Personnel met at Ionia last week. In a departure from custom of years past, members gave money gifts toward a Christmas project to benefit many rather than a few Ionia families. A high school singer entertained with seasonal music. A speaker from TRIAD gave the members pointers on the new program which is aimed to protect senior citizens and to lune them into use of police and sheriff depart­ ments for their protection in areas of home security, fraudulent schemes and persistent salespeople. Seniors arc urged to contact their law enforcement agencies, even if no crime has been committed, with suspicion reason enough to call. The Monday business section of the Lansing Stale Journal had an article about the success of Turkeyville. In 1968. stale inspectors told the Cornwells that their processing building was too close to the restaurant. Ever since they have purchased the birds. Now they buy 700,000 pounds of turkey from 20.000 birds from the Tom Otto Turkey Farm at Middleville. Dear Readers: Today is Thanksgiving. We hope you arc enjoying this time with your friends and family, and are lending a helping hand to those who may not have anyone with whom to share this day. Here is a little essay we thought you would like. Things to be thankful for Be thankful for the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means you have enough to eat. Be thankful for the mess you clean up after a party, because it means you have been sur­ rounded by friends. Be thankful for the taxes you pay, because it means that you're employed. Be thankful that your lawn needs mowing and your windows need fixing, because it means you have a home. Be thankful for your heating hill, because it means you arc warm. Be thankful for the laundry, because it means you has e clothes to wear. Be thankful tor the space you find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means you can walk. Be thankful for the >ady who sings off-key behind you in church, because it means you can hear. Be thankful people complain about the government, because it means we have free­ dom of speech. Be thankful for the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it means you're alive. Dangerous love Dear Annie: I recently reunited with my ex-boyfriend after he served time in jail for violating an order of protection against me. During our relationship. "Victor" was verbal ly abusive, totaled my car, physically attacked me, talked trash about my family and friends, and, after I ended the relationship, he stalked me. 1 was hopeful that Victor had changed after going through anger management classes in jail. 1 really missed him, so i took him back. Well, the verbal abuse started up again after three weeks, but every time I think of leaving him, I jus: can't seem to get away, and we end up back together. I really love Victor. I actually moved five hours away from my family and switched jobs to avoid him, but all it took was seeing him one time to lose all self-control. What is wrong with me? - Confused and Hurt in New York Dear New York: That’s a good question, and you're smart to ask it. You are the moth, and Victor is the flame. The end result isn't going to be pretty. Please get some profes­ sional help and find out how to fly away from this dangerous loser. Gung ho for guns Dear Annie: This is for "The Honeymoon's Over." the newlywed whose husband bought a handgun, even though he promised not to have them in the house. The husband keeps the guns locked safely in a gun safe, and yet she's so distraught that she's considering breaking up an otherwise fine marriage. This woman has an irrational fear of inani­ mate objects. Tell her to take a firearms famil­ iarization course, where guns are demystified in a safe, instructional environment. There are thousands of people who enjoy all types of firearms. Shooting is both a competitive sport and a last resort for personal protection. Oh. by the way. my husband happens to dislike guns. I, on the other hand, shoot com­ petitively, cany a handgun for personal pro­ tection and have a gun safe filled with both handguns and long guns. I jokingly tell our friends that we have an "armed truce" over our differences. - No Fraidy Cat ■ Dear Fraidy Cat: When someone makes a promise, it should be kept. Tie woman was afraid of handguns, and her husband should have respected that If he felt the issue need­ ed additional work, they should have dis­ cussed it. instead, he went behind her back. Now her fear of handguns is compounded by her lack of trust. Your letter was one of the few printable ones. Most of the letters we received looked like this frightening number: Pay pistol price Dear Annie: This is for the newlywed lady who won't have a pistol in the house. Lady, maybe the poor guy wants to do a little target shooting now and then. If all your demands are that stupid, he'll probably do other things behind your back, and most likely he bought the pistol to blow your head off. — Responsible Gun Owner in Connecticut Dear Owner And you wonder how people could possibly be afraid of having a handgun m the house. Happy nester Dear Annie: I must respond to "Unglued," whose daughter just started college and she misses her already. I am a 53-year-old single mom. Now that I have only one child at home, it's thrilling to have time to myself. I do more volunteer work, gardening, reading and so on. I am more relaxed and happy. My kids benefit as well. As the saying goes, "If Mom isn't happy, nobody's happy’ (and this mom is very happy). — Enjoying It in California Dear Calif.: Many empty-nesters discover extra time can be quite rewarding. Thanks for your testimony. No gifts for teens Dear Annie: I am a young, professional, single woman. My aunt has two married chil­ dren with young kids, and every Christmas 1 buy gifts for all of them. Last year, I decided to be frugal and only buy for the younger chil­ dren. The teenagers didn't receive anything from me. On the advice of my mother, I did not tell my aunt of my new policy. A week later, my aunt e-mailed, asking if my gifts to her grandchildren were misplaced. I was in shock and never responded. The sub­ ject hasn't come up again. It's almost Christmas. How should I handle the gift-giv­ ing? - Frugal Niece Dear Frugal: Your mother was off the mark with her advice. You absolutely should have informed your aunt of your "new policy* in advance of the holiday. Your teenage cousins were probably quite hurt that you ignored them at Christmas. Tell your aunt about your plans now, and apologize for not making it clear last year. If at all possible, give your teenage cousins smalt, token gifts (books, magazines, home­ made brownies), to let them know you are thinking of them. IWio's disabled? Dear Annie: Until a few years ago, the handicapped parking spaces were for those in wheelchairs. The spaces were close to the store, and extra-wide to allow for chairs to be i emoved from the vehicle without hitting adjacent cars. Now it seems everyone who is disabled, regardless of the problem, uses those resei ved parking areas. A few feel or a few yards does net make that much difference to someone who can walk, but it makes a world of differ­ ence to these in wheelchairs. Tell them to stop using those spots. - Disabled with Manners Dear Disabled: Anyone with a handicapped license plate or sticker is entitled to use these spaces. Many of those not in wheelchairs are unable to walk more than a short distance due to respiratory or other problems. Their handi­ cap may be less visible than yours, but they, too. need this assistance. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 27. 2003 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... More of the Stanton Story: Norman Edward Stanton By Joyce Weinbrecht The following history was written by Norman Stanton in the 1980s. The rest of the story: Norman Edward Stanton was bom. the third child of Waller E. and Nellie Norman Stanton, on June 30, 1913, at their farm home on Section 5, Assyria Township. He now lives on the Centennial farm, sleeping in the same bedroom where he was bom He graduated from Briggs School in 1928 and from Hastings High School in 1933. He then continued to work on the family farm, specializing in dairy. In 1929. improvements Christmas drama to be presented at Barlow’s store The Rev. Steve Reid will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of his original Christmas drama of “Joseph. Stepfather of Jesus,” with a special presentation at 1 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 29, at Barlow's Christian Book Store in Hastings. Reid wrote this drama in 1983 and will kick off this Christmas season of presenta­ tions with this performance. Barlow's is located at 111 W. State St. in the farm included a DeLaval milking machine system. The raising of vegetable crops, selling of produce wholesale and attending farmer s market was all part of the farm business. Norman married Doris Cole, the daughter of Orin and Agnes Cole of Baltimore Township, on June 16. 1936. They contin­ ued al the farm, living in Walter and Nellie’s house as they had moved in there. Marlene Ann was bom July 22, 1939, and Ronald Lee was bom on Aug. 16, 1943. In 1946, Norman accepted a position with Michigan Farm Bureau as membership rep­ resentative in western Michigan. He contin­ ued with this until 1953, when he accepted an offer to manage the Allegan Farmers’Coop. The family moved to Allegan in 1956. Divorce ended this marriage. Norman then accepted a position manag­ ing a farmers’ co-op in Hudsonville and moved to lhai area. In 1957, he married Barbara Barcroft and adopted her two sons. Philip and Daniel. In 1958, they purchased the farm from his parents. In 1959, Norman took a job as territorial manager for Clay Equipment Corp of Cedar Falls, Iowa. This area covered southern Michigan and made it practical for them to move to the farm in 1961. They put the farm in the soil bank program for five years. By then. Philip and Dan were old enough to help with the farm work. The three carried Small family garbage service approved in Irving Township by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night approved a spe­ cial use permit for a home occupation for a garbage service/truck repair facility on Woodruff Road in Irving Township, owned by Leslie Sweeney in an A-R zoned district. Sweeney and his brother and one other employee have been in business for ten years. One non-family employee is allowed in a home occupation business. They serve an area of about 30 miles around the home base. He said they have no plans to expand. The four garbage trucks (emptied) are stored behind (north) of an existing build­ ing. The building is used to maintain and repair the vehicles, excluding major repairs. The business initially came over a com­ plaint last summer, and an enforcement issue, and it was not previously permitted. Two nearby neighbors said the business was well maintained and was never a problem in seven years and more. County Planning Administrator Jim McManus said there was not a way to authorize a service business, but it could be defined by the commissioners as a business appropriate for consideration as a special use. Usually, if a business is thought to be similar or like existing categories, it can be approved. Commissioners compared it to a repair business, to on-site farm vehicle repair in the A-R district and to a well drilling business. Commissioner Bill Slough said there was a need for competitive garbage services in the county and wanted to find a way for this family business to succeed, and to eliminate any barriers which could put the business out of operation in the future. fhe request was approved with stipula­ tions: 1. Concerns over a 30-gallon barrel in the building used to collect used oil before it is delivered to an approved disposal site, led to a requirement to place the container in a larger 55-gallon drum to contain and prevent accidental spills. 2. A water drain in the floor of the struc­ ture was to be sealed. Drains in garages are not allowed, and it was feared an accidental spill could enter the soils under the building and affect water quality. It was pointed out that if a contaminating solvents were found under the building, clean up is costly and could wipe out the business. Sweeney said he was willing to plug the drain to avoid such an accident. 3. Vehicles are to be parked to the north behind the building. In other business, the Planning and Zoning Commission: • Postponed addressing a request for a site plan review, brought by Keith Windes, for a building to be used for storage and occa­ sional selling of used cars. A variance request was previously con­ sidered by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), which had been approved with stip­ ulations regarding a sign, and over a green­ belt or buffer. A request to be allowed not to pave a parking area and drive was not approved by the ZBA. A quorum to vote on the special use request was not possible due to the absence of two members. Jeff Mackenzie and Jan McKeough. Three other members of the commission, Clyde Morgan, Mike Barney and Bill Stough had each sat on the ZBA and could not also vote as members on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The request is expected to be reviewed on Dec. 8. • Postponed a request by Richard Munger to be considered next on Dec. 22. Munger owns a building being slated for a Community Action Agency. • Tabled a site plan by Shawn Benner until the applicant obtained approval for a drive­ way access by MDOT. No date was set for his return. Norman Stanton's Farm. on with crops and livestock and the boys were through school. This marriage also ended in divorce. Marlene and Ronald remained in Allegan with their mother and graduated from Allegan High School. Marlene attended jun­ ior college in Grand Rapids and then did secretarial work at Gulf and Western in Allegan. In 1958. she married Richard Milhiem. They live in Allegan (1985) and operated a family business. They have three children, Brenda, bom June 8, 1959; Becky L. bom June 29, 1961; and Jeffery, bom Dec. 7. 1965. Brenda married Wyatt Waigand in 1977. They have a daughter. Sarah Lynn, bom March 30. 1982. Ronald graduated from Michigan State University in 1966 and then spent two years in the U.S. Army in Germany. While there his college sweetheart, Linda Whitehead of Saginaw, went there for their marriage. She taught school until they returned to the United Slates. They lived near Saginaw. They have three children. Heather bom Jan. 14. 1970; William E. bom July 6, 1972; and Kent, bom March 14, 1979. Ron managed Whitehead Office Equipment in Saginaw. Philip and Daniel graduated from Hastings High School. Philip graduated from Michigan State University in 1969. He then joined the U.S. Navy and spent time in the Navy Band. He married his college girl­ friend, Johanna Newman, of East Lansing. He was accepted to play in the French horn section of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and this became his life’s work. Dan married Dora Maxson, a neighbor girl, and they live in the house they built on Butler Road at the east end of the Stanton Farm. They have two children. Michael J.. bom Feb. 10. 1967, and Michelle Lee bom Jan. 20, 1970. Both Dan and Dora were employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company and all helped with the work on me farm. On June 19,1971, Norman married Lillian Lydy Haywood of Hastings. They lived at the farm in Assyria Township. She worked at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company retir­ ing in 1975. Their plans for a future togeth­ er were cut short by one year of illness and Nyla Jean Pierce Watrous Stanton her death in 1976. Norman continued with his work for Clay Equipment Corporation and keeping the farm going. Then on May 28, 1977 he married Nyla Pierce Watrous of Nashville, Mich. He retired from his job and enjoys the farm, his livestock and liihited involvement with farmstead planning and equipment. (1985). Nyla retired from Comerica Bank in 1983. She enjoys her music, flowers and hobbies. Both are active in the United Methodist Church and the Nashville Lions Club of Nashville, local, township and county mat­ ters. T.iey try to have some time for their families and time to do a bit of traveling. iHeudnclics... SKILLED LABOR c'liirapraclie can help WANTED!! Buskirk Lumber Company in Freeport, Ml, is seeking skilled people to join their team. It you have experience operating industry machines such as forklifts, band saws, resaws, trim saws, planers, ripping systems, etc., and know hardwood lumber grades and species, are detailed oriented, and a natural bom leader, then we need to talk! Write, call, or send me an e-mail today! 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(Photo by Linda Boyce) Prior restraint doesn’t belong in the bleachers People in the newspaper business don’t like to be told what they can say before they say it, and they shouldn't be. You know who else shouldn’t be? Fans. When I walked into the gym at Maple Valley for the Class C District Girls’ Basketball Finals Friday night, it was a hard time breathing at first thanks to the smell of face paint in the air. I guess the Olivet fans look the term “face" a little loosely. 'With the way the game turned out. a 24-point Olivet win. I started to realize that my favorite part of the game had been the minutes before tip-off. She smell was enough to make you almost want to plug your nose, but the sound was almost enough to make you want to plug your ears. It was loud. It was rowdy. It was Maple Valley v. Ohvet, with the winner set to take home some hardware. The anticipation turned out to be better than the result, but wow. I had a big grin on my face standing on the sideline getting ready to take some notes and shoot some pictures. It was standing room only. It felt like basketball season again. Part of what made it so special however, was the fact that the exact opposite thing was going on Wednesday night when Caledonia look on Wyoming Park in the Class B District Semifinals at Park last week. I can’t recall smelling, or even seeing any face paint. There was plenty of sealing room, although the gym there does have a much bigger capacity than Valley’s, but both schools have a lot more students that Valley and Olivet as well. The fans that were there were ready to support their team though. The Wyoming Park student section was up cheering on their classmates as they were introduced. The students and other fans at Maple Valley were practically out on the floor. They weren’t doing anything wrong, that’s just where the bleachers end at Valley. The students at Wyoming Park were about two rows up from the floor, behind a little metal railing. For some reason, unbeknownst to this reporter who was standing right there, someone I believed to be the Wyoming Park athletic director walked over to the kids right before tipoff and told them they had to sit down. I was flabbergasted. It was the home town AD. telling this to the home town students, who had come to watch their home town team in action during tournament time. I was standing right there. I hadn’t heard or seen anything obnoxious yet. I don’t know if it was a power trip, or the fact that he thought people behind them could­ n’t see. or what. I'd bet it was a little from column A. a little from column B. and so on. All the rcxsons are awful. If the people behind them couldn’t sec. there were more than enough scats for each of them to go stretch out and lay down in and lake a nap. since they didn't want to cheer. Adolescents get a bad rap sometimes. I still don’t get how people can forget they were that age once. I’ve started to notice a lot of people my age beginning to point a suspicious, or just annoyed eye their way. Hello, they're kids. Kids are kids. They’re going to do dumb things sometimes, but they're going to de a lot of great things too. Coming out to support their classmates is one of those great things. You can’t lie all their hands because they might do something wrong. Teachers haven't started writing tardy slips because they think a student is going to be late for class, have they? Now. I know its Thanksgiving, and Christmas will be rolling around soon. It’s the time of year when kids get what they want, but you can’t just give them everything. There’s a line. No going onto the court. No throwing things on the court. Nothing obscene. Nothing illegal, immoral, or fattening. That was the rule in high school art class at Middleville under Mr. Bishop. I think it works for this. Don't throw your buttery popcorn onto the court. (See. fattening is included) But you can't punish them because they might do any of those things either. by David T. Young Editor The Delton girls’ basketball team’s best season in a quite a while came to an end Friday night with a 64-51 loss to Otsego in the Class B district championship contest at Hastings. The verdict left the Panthers with a final season record of 15-8. The leam that defeated them, meanwhile, improved its season mark to 21-1. and it was the Bulldogs* 21st consec­ utive victory after they lost their opener to Byron Center nearly three months ago. The difference in the game was the deadly inside-outside combination of Otsego stand­ outs Charity Knight and Megan Holland, both only juniors. Knight quarterbacked the Bulldogs, brought the ball up the floor against pressure, ran the offense out front, penetrated close to the basket with quickness and dribbling agili­ ty and then took things outside with a couple of three-pointers. Holland was the go-to gal inside, and in the early going her rebounding and scoring in the paint opened the gap early. She had 11 points in the first half. Delton's obviously hesitant offense showed jitters in the form of two scoring droughts in the first half. The Panthers registered nary a point in the first 3:50 of the contest. Senior Shanna Tammmga came up with their f«»st basket on an inside move at the 4:10 mark, to cut the deficit to 8-2. Tamminga did the bulk of what little Delton scoring there was early and Otsego was up 14-8 at the end of the first quarter. Tamminga finished the night with eight points. The Panthers went back into the offensive tank for the first four and a half minutes of the second period and fell behind by double dig­ its. 21-10. To make matters worse, Knight picked things up by getting the ball inside to Holland for two, then scoring on a breakaway and finally laying the ball in after penetrating on the baseline. So the Bulldogs enjoyed a 29-18 cushion at intermission. Knight in the third quarter picked things up where she had left off at the end of the first half with her first three-pointer, a penetration lay-up and three free throws. Suddenly, Otsego was up 36-20 and seriously threaten­ ing to turn the district finals into a rout On the plus side, Thmminga did a decent job in containing Holland in the third quarter, holding her scoreless for almost six minutes. Meanwhile, however, Delton just didn’t have an answer for Knight, who swished another three-pointer with a little more than a minute left in the third period to give her team i 15-pointadvantage,-Tbcnshc stole tehis ketball near midcourt and found Holland cherry picking for an 'easy basket and a 45-28 lead before the final quarter began. The game was out of reach shortly after midway in the fourth period as Otsego was in command of a 20-point lead. 59-39. The Panthers’ offense finally came alive in the fourth quarter, during which they put 23 points on the board. But as the old cliche' goes, it was too little loo late. Senior Kortni Matteson, virtually held in check in the first three periods, led the late surge and was able to score enough points in the game, 15. to become Delton’s ail-time leading career scorer. Matteson had 907 points, eclipsing the old record of 901 set by former all-stater Ann Haywood. Matteson also had 11 assists. Shannah Fisher tossed in 12 points and Alex Culbert counted 10. Tamminga finished as the leading rebounder for Delton. Holland finished with 20 points and Knight added 16. The two combined had 56 percent of the entire team’s total scoring output. District Round-up Delton 68. Allegan 31 Delton cruised against the two win Tigers from Allegan in the District semifinals last Wednesday, winning 68-31. DK outscored Allegan 15-4 in the first quarter and the route was on. Matteson led Delton with 22 points, includ­ ing three 3-pointers in the contest. Alex Culbert finished with 14 points, and Shanna Tamminga tossed in 11. The win was the 15th and final win of the season for the Panthers. Megan Mokma led Allegan with six points. Otsego 72. Middleville 58 Delton senior Kortni Matteson looks to score late in the game Friday night against Otsego. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Delton’s Alex Culbert (right) fires a pass to teammate Jessica Broadhurst as she flashes through the lane last Wednesday against Otsego. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Somewhere between the first eight minutes and the second eight minutes Wednesday night the Trojans lost their shooting touch. TK was knocked off by the Otsego Bulldogs for the second lime this season. Wednesday, but this time it really hurt as it ended the Trojans’ season. After taking a 18-12 lead in the first period, the Trojans went off track and Otsego responded to take a 72-58 win. “We just came out well,’’ said Trojan coach Marcy Uyl. “All of a sudden, we slopped shooting. As well as we played in the first, it was just as rough in the second for us.” Otsego outscored the Trojans 19-2 in the second quarter, then 30-20 in the third to pull ahead by 21 points. There just wasn’t enough lime left when the Trojans began chipping away at the lead in the fourth quarter. “Our game plan was to put a lot of pressure on their guards, and force them to go down into the post.” said Uyl. It worked for a while, but even with that strategy the Bulldogs* jun­ ior guard Charity Knight was still able to pour in 27 points. When Knight wasn’t scoring, she was able to get the ball into the post like the Trojans’ wanted, but down there Megan Holland tossed in 26 points. The Trojans got lots of big baskets along the way on the other end. Otsego’s strategy was the opposite of the Trojans. “They really packed it in on Jess (Flaska).’’ said Uyl. Flaska finished the night with nine points. The rest of the Trojans had a good night outside. TK hit eight 3-pointers in the game, including two apiece by seniors Chanda Brice and Whitney Robertson. Robertson finished with six points, and Brice had eight. The Trojans were led by Kristi Hall with 11 points. Brandi Campbel! tossed in eight, and Holly Smith added seven. Senior Stephanie Scott also had a good night. She finished with five points in her final contest for TK. “We always ask her to defend guards that are quicker than she is. or post players who are bigger and stronger,” said Uyl of Scott. “She’s the consummate team player. She leads us in assists and you don’t even realize it" Valley falls to Olivet in finale by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley senior Megan Garvey was only half kidding after the Lions’ 55-31 loss to Olivet in the Class C District Final at Maple Valley on Friday night. “It’s over. My life is over, for now.” Life goes on, but the Lion varsity girls’ bas­ ketball team's season did come to an abrupt end Friday. “We couldn’t match their intensity at all," said Lion coach Landon Wilkes. “We couldn’t get rolling. They did an excellent job of shut­ ting down what they had to shut down." Olivet made Garvey. Maple Valley’s all­ time leading scorer, feel like a caged Lion. She finished her final contest with four points, all of them coming in the second half, as two or three Eagle defenders swarmed her every lime she touched the basketball. “It’s hard," said Garvey. “It’s kind of frus­ trating. One person doesn't make up a whole team. We played good, just not good enough." Garvey finishes her career at Maple Valley with a total of 1258 points. In every game there arc a number of small moments that add up to either victory or defeat. Each free throw that rolled off the rim for the Lions in the first half made their task that much harder to accomplish. "After the first half we were two of ten from the foul line. If we knock those down it’s a different ball game going into half­ time.” said Wilkes. Olivet led 25-12 at the break. Those shots wouldn't have only added points, but momen­ tum as well. Midway through the first period, with the Lions trailing 5-3, Valley senior Stefanie Joostbems appeared to have driven in for a game tying lay-up with a chance for one more at the foul line. Upon further review by the referees, it was decided she was fouled before the shot The two points came off the board, and she would­ n’t be heading to the charity stripe. It was probably the right call, but what might have been? Offensively, the Lions struggled to get into the flow of things against the intense pressure from Olivet. “Their press didn’t really bother us," said Wilkes. The Lions see the Eagles two or three times a year. They know what to expect. More often it was in the half court sets where shots and passes went awry. “This is not how we wanted it to happen." said Wilkes. Olivet scored the game's next 11 points to take a 16-3 lead. Eagle sophomore guard Chelsea Ciba made the most of her moments against the Lions. They’ve been few and far between in See VALLEY, pg. 13 �■ The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 27. 2003 - Page 11 Football coaches thankful to have these gridders For the second straight year, two county teams made the MHSAA football playoffs, and no surprise one of them was Maple Valley. The Lions seemed to be peaking at the per­ fect time before falling in the Regional Finals. Middleville made the trip to the playoffs too. but saw their stay end in the District opener. Delton was improved, but it was a tough year in Hastings and Lakewood. Thankfully for the Saxons and coach Kyle DeHom. they were able to squeak out at least one victory. As usual, some of the county's top players played at least two positions this fail, so all the top players are in this list somewhere. Kicker Tyler Harms, Lakewood: Harms, in his second straight season as a two-sport all county selection, was chosen as the CAAC 3’s top kicker this fall as a senior. He won the team’s special teams award after connection on four of six field goal attempts and 15 of 19 PAT &. All Barry County First Team Defense Defensive Line Josh Cook, Maple Valley: Il’s always nice to have a defensive lineman as one of your top tacklers. At 6’3, 298 it takes a lot to get around him and it’s almost impossible to get through him. This senior and three-year varsi­ ty player had 54 tackles through the first 11 All Barry County games for Valley, second on the team. First Team Offense Alan O’Donnell, Lakewood: Strong on Quarterback both the Viking offensive and defensive lines Derek Ripley, Maple Valley: Maple this fall, he was all league honorable mention Valley’s senior quarterback led his team to a on both sides of the ball. He was awarded district championship this fall with his arm with the team’s defensive line award after fin­ and his legs. He averaged 6.3 yards per rush, ishing the year with 38 tackles. scoring seven TD’s on the ground. He com­ Ben Smith, Maple Valley: Smith just pleted 28 passes for 288 yards and two TD’s. completed his third year as a varsity starter. At 6’2 245 lb. he had a spot on the Lions* offen­ Running Backs Scott Brooks, Middleville: An all O-K sive line as well. He had 38 tackles this fail, Gold running back this fall as a senior with recovered three fumbles, and broke up two the speed to break the big one at any time. He passes. Linebackers is also a stand-out on the defensive side at Dan Blair, Hastings: This senior line­ linebacker where he 38 tackles including four backer had a nose for finding opponents ball sacks. The 2003 All Barry County football defensive unit, (front from left) Drew Bowman (HHS), Josh Eldridge (TKHS), Mark Rolison Lance Harvey, Maple Valley: The Lions’ carriers this fall for the Saxons. Blair was (TKHS). Dan Blair (HHS). Tyler Beglin (LHS), Jeff Vander Boon (LHS), (back) Chris Morris (MVHS), Josh Cook (MVHS), Ben Smith full back led the county in u’hing with over chosen as an all O-K Gold first learner on D. (MVHS), Ty VanAlstine (MVHS), Tyler Blacken (DKHS), and Alan O’Donnell (LHS). 1,000 yards with an average of over seven while also seeing time on the Saxon offensive yards per carry. A 5’11. 190 lb. junior, he line. Chris Morris, Maple Valley: This junior scored 10 TD’s this fall. Adam Loveless. Middleville: On a team led the Lions in tackles from his linebacker with a number of talented running backs, he spot with 70 heading into the regional. He led the Trojans in rushing with 890 yards on also came up with lots of big plays for the 111 carries. A big. bruising back, the junior Lions with three fumble recoveries and three fumbles caused. scored five touchdowns this year. Marc Rolison, Middleville: An all confer­ Tight End Zac Culbert, Delton: Another one of the ence linebacker in the O-K Gold, Rolison county's two way stars. Culbert caught 20 loves to get after quarterbacks. He recorded passes this fall for 374 yards and six TD’s. He nine sacks, six other tackles for a loss, and 58 was an All KVA defensive back with five total tackles this fall as a senior. Jeff Vander Boon, Lakewood: An impor­ interceptions. 45 tackles and a fumble recov­ tant part of the Viking defense for both his ery. Wide Receivers play and his leadership. Vander Boon spent Marc Miller, Lakewood: The 6’4 205 lb. part of the season at linebacker and part in the wide out and linebacker was all CAAC 3 hon­ defensive backfield, recording 61 tackles, two orable mention on offense and all league on fumble recoveries, and two interceptions as defense. He was chosen Lakewood’s top an all league honorable mention selection. Defensive Backs receiver and was named the team MVP this Tyler Beglin. Lakewood: Beglin was first fall with 385 yards receiving and 98 tackles team all CAAC 3 as a junior this fall. He on the other side. Darrin Tape, Middleville: One of the recorded 47 tackles and had two interceptions fastest high schoolers in the stale, it seemed on D. As a running back, and sometimes quar­ only injurie* could slow Tape down in his terback, for the Lakewood offense had racked ser’iof 9MMML He was tia aU O-K Gold first up-TMyards and six touchdowns and was an learner with 393 receiving yards. 380 rushing all league honorable mention selection. Drew Bowman, Hastings: An all O-K yards, and a total of 11 touchdowns. He also Gold performer this fall in the Saxon secondset a TK record with a 39 yard field goal. ary. Bowman did his best to make sure ball Offensive Line The 2003 All Barry County football offensive unit, (front from left) Adam Loveless (TKHS), Darrin Tape (TKHS), Scott Brooks Todd Champion, Ddton: A three year carries didn’t get by. Offensively he was (TKHS), Dustin Morgan (DKHS). Todd Champion (DKHS), Zac Culbert (DKHS). Lance Harvey (MVHS), (back) Eric Davis (MVHS), probably the Saxons ’ biggest threat He had a varsity-starter who just finished his senior Tyler Harms (LHS), Mike Vipond (LHS), Marc Miller (LHS), Derek Ripley (MVHS), and Nate Racine (MVHS). season, he was one of the Panthers’ captains break out performance against Caledonia as Eric Turner, Maple Valley: His second Wide Receivers as an offensive guard. On defense, he is an the Saxons tried to battle from behind. In the All Barry County David Finkbeiner, Middleville: Another year as a starter for the Lions. This 6’ 235 lb. outstanding outside linebacker who finished game he rushed for (57 yards on 12 carries Second Team Offense Trojan junior who began to come into his own junior had 47 tackles for Maple Valley, and scored two TD’s. the year with 86 tackles and eight sacks. Quarterback Josh Eldridge. Middleville: TK coach on the outside. The Trojans liked to find including six assists for loss. Eric Davis, Maple Valley: He’s the man Ryan Ferguson, Hastings: He was mister Travis Willard, Lakewood: As a junior he Finkbeiner when they found themselves in a Tim Penfield calls his senior QB/DB his Mr. in the middle for Maple Valley. Maple valley do everything for the Saxon offense this fall, has been named an all CAAC 3 honorable head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt calls his Everything. After leading the Trojans on running, catching, and throwing the ball when passing situation near the goal line. John Notn, Ddton: A fine receiver and mention performer. He was awarded one of 6’2, 290 lb. senior center a “good steady offense he stepped over to the defensive side he was needed to fill in at the quarterback defensive back for Ddton this fall as a senior. the Viking team’s 100-percent awards, while and led the Trojans with five interceptions. blocker.” position. A senior, he was also a talented Noto caught 14 passes for 239 yards and two finishing the year with 51 tackles. Willard’s Ty Van ALstine. Maple Valley: He had 38 Dustin Morgan. Delton: For the second defensive back for the Saxon team. touchdowns on offense. On the defensive side extensive wing span also gives him the abili­ straight season he was chosen as an all KVA tackles in the Lion secondary this fall and one Running Backs he recorded 62 tackles, had two interceptions ty to knock down passes before they gel any­ interception as a senior. A good blocker on the offensive lineman while also being a superb Corrie Latta. Delton: As a junior. Latta where near a receiver. linebacker. After playing center for the DK end of the Lion offensive line as well, he also led the Panthers in rushing this fall with 532 and two fumble recoveries. Linebackers Offensive Line offense. Morgan would turn around and lead averaged over 28 yards per reception and yards on 122 carries. As a free safety on Adam Case, Hastings: A leader on the Nate Ferrall, Hastings: A Saxon senior the team in tacktts. He set a new Delton sin­ caught passes for five two-point conversions. defense he was the team’s third leading tack­ who is both a Saxon Centurion and an Iron Saxon defense as a senior captain at his line­ Punter gle season tackles record with 164. ler with 69 and had two fumble recoveries Tyler Blacken. Delton: Be very afraid of Saxon. Ferrall was an all O-K Gold honorable backer spot. Case is a Saxon Centurion as Nate Racine, Maple Valley: This senior and two interceptions. mention honoree this season for his work on well. just finished his second year as a starter on the the fake punt. An excellent punier who aver­ Heath VanBelkum, Hastings: A big bruis­ Rod Dye, Delton: This senior was a big Lion offensive line. At 5’8. 205 he’s big aged over 40 yards per kick this fall and was ing back for the Saxons whose legs never stop the Hastings O-linc. Matt Potter, Middleville: A 5’11, 265 LB playmaker on the Delton defense this fall. He enough to push opponents back, but quick once again an all KVA selection. He knocked going. A senior captain, he is also a member senior in the center of the Trojans offensive recorded 45 tackles from his outside line­ through a 42 yard field goal this fall for DK enough to be a strong pulling guard. of the Saxon Centurions, and an Iron Saxon. line. He was a two year varsity starter up front backer spot and also had two fumble recover­ Mike Vipond. Lakewood: The big man on too. but this junior very well could have been Tight End ies. the end of the O-’.ine for the Vikes, this 6’6 the all county QB. He was 50 of 96 throwing r Eric Reeder, Middleville: His size helps forTK. Paul Morgan, Maple Valley: Big plays Jim Rose, Ddton: At 6’2 235 pounds he 290 lb. senior was an all CAAC 3 lineman at the ball, for 821 yards and nine touchdowns. him out on the end of* the Trojan line with helped make the DK offensive line strong this were the name of the game for the Lions’ jun­ Lakewood. He was chosen this fall for the blocking and in the open field catching pass­ fall. Coach Rob Heethuis calls him a “very ior linebacker. Morgan recovered five fum­ team’s offensive line award as well. es. A junior, he has the ability to get behind bles for the Lions, had two interceptions, and the defense and was another good threat in the solid offensive tackle.” Danny Thompson, Middleville: As a jun­ recorded 53 tackles through the district cham­ Trojans’ passing attack. ior he started for the second straight season on pionship. Defensive Backs the Trojan’s offensive line. “A very strong Ken Carnes, Maple Valley: Another Lion blocker for us.” said TK coach Tim Penfield, defender who liked to get his hands on the he checks in at 6’1. 225 lb.. Joe Wenger, Middleville: A 6’2. 200 lb. football. Carnes had five interceptions this junior tackle, who was versatile enough to faft, and also had a fumble recovery while spend some time at center for TK this fall. recording 33 tackles. Jfison Copelin. luikewood: As a junior One of the highlights of the Trojans’ season came in the opener w hen he returned a fum­ this fall. Copciin was an all CAAC 3 honor­ able mention award winner and was chosen ble five yards for a TD. for the Vikings' D-back award. He finished Kicker Chris Humphrey, Middleville: He was an the year with 46 tackles and three intercep­ honorable mention selection at kicker in the tions. Jordan Hartley, Middleville: He led the O-K Gold as a junior this fall. Much of it was based on his excellent 19 for 21 on extra point Trojans in tackles twice this season from his safety position. He had just one interception kicks forTK. this fall, in large part because opponents’ did­ All Barry County n't like to give him the opportunity and kept Second Team Defense the ball far away. Defensive Line Brandon Johnson. Hastings: A junior, Jake Armour, Hastings: The big man on who made some big plays for the Saxons all the offensive and defensive lines for the season long. Against Middleville and Saxons. Armour uses his strength, and maybe Wyoming Park he scored the Saxons’ lone a few wrestling moves, to help put opponents points with a kick off return for a TD against where he wants them. Park and a fumble recovery return against the Kyle Farris, Middleville: A monster in the Trojans. middle for Middleville this fall. Farris record­ Punter ed 28 tackles, including three for a loss, and Jason Beardslec. Maple Valley: When the picked up two opponents' fumbles this season Lion offense, which included Beardslec at a as a senior. He was an honorable mention all tailback spot, couldn't manag a first down he O-K Gold selection on the D-line. and is also put the D in good position w h his foot. He a talented full back. averaged 33.7 yards per punt. Leading the way on the local links The 2003 All Barry County boys’ golf team, (from left) Kevin Shettler (LHS), Josh Enyart (TKHS). Brett Knight (TKHS), Chase ■ VandenBerg (TKHS). Levi Harold (TKHS). and Adam Gonser (MVHS). �Page 12 - Thursday. November 27. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Schools’ leading scorers lead county’s lady cage team h’s not every year that you gel to see some­ one break a school scoring record. Barry County had two seniors set the points mark at their respective schools this season. Kortni Matteson at Delton and Megan Garvey at Maple Valley. With the help of their point factories. Delton and Maple Valley each reached District Finals this fall before falling to a team from the Big O. either Otsego ur Olivet lake your pick. Just because they’re seniors doesn’t mean lhe cupboard will be bare next fall, with six of the 13 players honored this year being under­ classmen. All County First Team Jessica Flaska. Middleville: The top inside force in the county, who also has the skills to play the point for the Trojans when called upon. A sophomore. Flaska led the Trojans in scoring with 17 points per game and was the fifth leading scorer in all the entire O-K Conference. Flaska also averaged nine and a half rebounds a game. Megan Garvey. Maple Valley: One of the Lions’ senior captains, and a four-year varsity player. Garvey eclipsed the Maple Valley mark for career scoring this fall. She finished her career with 1258 points. She is a two time all SMAA performer. Stefanie Joostberns, Maple Valley: The Lions other senior captain. Joostbems is also a four-year varsity player and a two time all SMAA performer. Joostbems gets things done on both ends of the floor stopping oppo­ nents post players from coring while totaling 211 points on the season. Kortni Matteson. Delton: A scoring machine in her four years at Delton. Matteson set the all time Delton points record in her final contest with a four year total of 907. She also led Delton this year in steals, assists, and was one of the team’s top rebounders. Amber Peck, Hastings: She just never quits. The Saxons’ junior point guard is a threat to drive to the hole or fire from long range at any time on the offensive end. As quick as they come, she uses that speed well on lhe defensive end loo. Stevie Spetoskey, Lakewood: A tough competitor who could always provide a spark to the Vikings both offensively and defensive­ ly as a sophomore. She averaged 8.6 points per game, while also pulling down 5.1 rebounds as the team’s point guard. All County Second Team Jesse Buche. Lakewood: This Viking sen­ ior was also an all CAAC 3 honorable men­ tion award winner. She finished her senior season by leading the Vikings in scoring with 8.9 points per game while also pulling down 5.6 rebounds and blocking 1.5 shots a contest. Brandi Campbell, Middleville: Campbell was improving all the time in her junior sea­ son with the Trojans. She averaged 10 points a game this fall as TK’s second leading scor­ er. Alex Culbert, Delton: A sophomore who came on strong for the Panthers this fall. Culbert averaged nearly eight points a game. The 2003 All Barry County girls’ basketball leam. (from left) Stefanie Joostbems (MVHS). Megan Garvey (MVHS), Amber Peck (HHS), Jessica Flaska (TKHS). Kortni Matteson (DKHS), and Stevie Spetoskey (LHS). not to mention pulling down over 150 rebounds this year. Shannah Fisher, Delton: This senior’s prowess at the point guard position was a big factor in lhe Panthers bet’ season since 1990. She averaged over seven points a game, while dishing out at least 50 assists. Amy Joostberns, Maple Valley: Lion coach Landon Wilkes says this hard working freshman “wants to leam something new everyday." Being the tallest girl on the team at 5’ 11 and in her first year of varsity basketball didn’t slow her down running the point for the Lions. Katie MacDonald, Lake wood: The Vikings’ long range bomber, MacDonald knocked down 26 3-point shots this season. A CAAC 3 honorable mention team member in her senior season, she averaged 7.4 points per game for the Vtkes. Shanna Tamminga, Delton: An all around great athlete who did a little bit of everything this season for the Panthers. She averaged over eight points a game, while also leading DK in rebounds and blocked shots. Vikings’ 2nd state trip highlight of girls’ season It was a big year for all three of the coun­ ty’s girls’ tennis teams. All three teams started the season in a new league, where they had to face some very, very tough competition. The Saxons and Trojans worked their way through the first season of the new O-K Gold, with the Saxons’ top two players doing extremely well. Lakewood made its second straight trip to state, and achieved their goal of a better finish that a year ago. All Barry County First Team Singles Margo Cooklin, Hastings: For the second straight year she was named as a team cap­ tain. the team MVP, and an all conference performer. The Saxon senior is a four year varsity letter winner, who finished her season with a record of 15 wins and 10 losses. She was 7-1 in the Gold duals. Amy Ingle, Hastings: The first of whr. appears will be many appearances on the all county first team. This Saxon freshman had an 18-7 record, and was undefeated in the O­ K Gold regular season. She was named an all league player for the feat. Rachel Meade. Lakewood: This senior captain at third singles for the Vikes finished lhe year with an 18-6 record. She is the first Viking lady ever to win back-to-back region­ al titles. Michelle Raetz, Middleville: The Trojans’ senior first singles player, she had seven wins this fall. Raetz had a lot of learning to do early on. after making the jump up from fourth dou­ bles a year ago. By the end of the fall she was named as the team’s most improved and most valuable plt-ver. Abby Weeks, Lakewood: This Viking jun­ ior finished the season with 12 wins in the second singles spot. Weeks was chosen as the team’s most valuable player following the season. Noelle Williams, Lake wood: The Vikings’ senior captain led them to their sec­ ond straight appearance in the state finals. She finished the year with a 16-10 record and was chose as the team’s Most Valuable Player, again. Doubles Kristi Barbour & Alex Taylor, Lakewood: Senior captain Barbour and sophomore Taylor paired well together this fall at first doubles for the Vikings. Barbour finished the year with a record of 18-5, while Tavlor saw a few more matches and finished 22-7. Kim Raffler & Erica Enz, Lakewood: Another senior and sophomore pair for the Viking netters on the doubles side. Raffler and Enz teamed up at second doubles. Raffler finished the year with an 18-8 record, while Enz was 19-6 and chosen as the team’s most dedicated and co-most improved player. All Barry County Second Team Singles Molly Jazwinski, Middleville: J azwinski finished the season with a 14-12 record at third singles for TK. Coach Larry Seger said the team's biggest individual win this season was her upset of the third seed from The 2003 All Barry County girts’ tennis team, (front from left) Abby Weeks (LHS). Rachel Meade (LHS), Noelle Williams (LHS). Margo Cooklin 'HHS), Amy Ingle (HHS), Michelle Raetz (TKHS), (back) Kim Raffler (LHS), Erica Enz (LHS), Alexandria Taylor (LHS). and Kristi Barbour (LHS). Stevensville Lakeshore at Regionals. Leeanne Lantinga, Middleville: The Trojan’s second singles player came on very strong at the end of the season. She finished the year with a 13-13 record, but was 11-5 the final two-thirds of the year. Kallie Walker, Lakewood: Another Viking sophomore in the spotlight. Walker was a regional finalist at fourth singles. She finished the season with an overall record of 19 wins and eight losses. Doubles Tiffany Tietz & Beth Steorts, Middleville: The Trojans’ first doubles team finished the year with 11 wins, and fought through some tough matches with the coun­ ty’s other top doubles teams. Katie Taylor & Emily Wernet, Lakewood: The Vikings’ third doubles team of the junior Taylor and sophomore Wernet came up big for the team this fall. Taylor fin­ ished the year with a 12-9 record, while Wernet was 15-9 overall and chosen as one of the team’s co-most improved players. • Soccer continues to grow as programs continue to produce talented players There are all kinds of levels of soccer being plaved in Barry County. Hastings and Middleville had to face some of the toughest teams around in the O-K Gold this fall, including lhe state champs from Holland Christian. Lakewood was right up there as well with a number of leam and individual records being broken this fall. The Delton program continues to grow, while Maple Valley is still just learning about the game. All County First Team Scott Allerding, Hastings: The Saxons' big time goal keeper. Allerding uses his size not only to stretch out and make the big save, but to take control in the air when opponents attack with comer kicks and deep throw-ins. Aaron Fortier, Hastings: A quick forward with lhe ability to move the ball on his own and find open teammates around him. Fortier was the Saxon leader in scoring goals this fall. Tyler Harms, Lakewood: Harms’ 26 goals this year set a Lakewood record, he also holds the schools career goal mark with 67 and the career assist mark with 21. He has already been honored as an All State honor­ able mention selection and was chosen by the coaches of the CAAC 3 as the honorary cap­ tain for the league. Scott Larsen, Hastings: A senior captain for the Saxons. Larsen controlled the Blue and Gold’s defense all year long. This is his second straight appearance on the All Barry County first team. Justin LeVeque, Lakewood: Another Lakewood senior chosen by lhe league coach­ es as an honorary captain, he was voted as the Vikings’ top defender for the second year in a row. His leadership helped the Vikings set a new school record for fewest goals allowed in a season. Mark Mejeur, Middleville: The Trojans had to replace a lot of goal scoring from last year’s line-up and Mejeur stepped in and did just that for TK. Marco Sanchez, Middleville: A part time goaltender and part time midfielder, when healthy this senior was an important part of the Trojan line-up. This is his second straight season on the all county first leam. Jared Smith, Middleville: Started the sea­ son as a forward. TK coach Todd McCrumb moved him back into the midfield to get him more involved in every aspect of the game. A junior with the ability to lake over a game with his ball handling abilities. Brad Stroner, Lakewood: Stroner is a lop notch goaltender as well as being a very tal­ ented midfielder. “Brad is probably the most versatile player I have ever had,” said Lakewood coach Paul Gonzales. A junior, he set a school record in net by averaging just 1.83 goals against per contest. Phil Vanspronsen, Middleville: Though he was one of many Trojans to miss games due to injury he is still one of the county’s top The 2003 All Barry County boys’ soccer team, (front from left) Justin LeVeque (LHS). Scott Larsen (HHS). Andrew Vincent (HHS). Aaron Fortier (HHS). Marco Sanchez (TKHS). Jared Smith (TKHS). (back) Scott Allerding (HHS). Brad Stroner (LHS). Tyler Harms (LHS). Mark Mejeur (TKHS). and Phil VanSpronsen (TKHS). players along the defensive lines. He was an all county second teamer a year ago. Andrew Vincent, Hastings: One of the best around, Vincent was an all O-K Gold performer this season while racking up dou­ ble digit goal and assist totals for Hastings. While continually being double teamed, he was able to find open teammates and lead the Saxons in assists. AU County Second Team Josh Barnes, Delton: A big presence up front for the Panthers. Barnes used his size and skill to score seven goals this fall, but also passed for four assists. Ron Bond, Lakewood: Consistently marking opponents top offensive player, this senior fullback was an all CAAC 3 honorable mention choice this fall. Bond was chosen by his coach for the player with heart award. Brandon Butzirus, Delton: Small in stature, but big on the field for the Panthers. See SOCCER, pg. 13 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 27, 2003 - Page 13 SOCCER, continued from page 12 This sophomore blasted in eight goals as a forward for DK this fall. Butzirus was also an all Kalamazoo Valley performer this season. Edwin Cubas, Middleville: Injuries hit the Trojans hard this fall, and Cubas played an important role for the team. He stepped in to take over in goal when TK’s top two keep­ ers were unable to perform and was strong in net for the Trojans. Jacob Elliot, Hastings: A strong presence in front of opponents goals. Elliot controlled the balls in the air on the offensive end for the Saxons, and was an important piece of Hastings' attack. Carl Frey, Middleville: A senior defender for this fall’s Trojan squad. Frey was steady on the outside of the Middleville defense all year long. Tommy Glrrbach, Hastings: Everything for the Saxons went through Girrbach this fall at his center midfield position. He was in charge of distributing the ball to his team­ mates on the exchange from offense to defense with his solid fundamentals. Tyler Harris. Delton: One of the Panthers' senior captains. Harris took control of things in lhe DK midfield. Harris finished the year with six goals and six assists. Matt Hoffman, Hastings: A senior that coach Andrew Wilkinson called a dependable defender on the outside for the Saxons. Probably the Saxons* fastest defender, he spe­ cialized in moving the ball up lhe sideline towards lhe offensive end. Charles Scofield, Lakewood: Another senior fullback on the outstanding Lakewood defense. Scofield managed one goal this year from his position on the back line, and was chosen for the CAAC 3’s honorable mention squad. Dan Sealy, Maple Valley : A bright spot during a tough season for the Maple Valley Lions. He was as much a coach on the field for his inexperienced teammates as he was a strong presence in the Lion midfield. Saxon Sports Shorts Here's the area's top male harriers The 2003 All Barry County boys' cross country team, (front from left) Jason Sterkenburg (LHS), Ryan Possehn (LHS). David Peterson (HHS), Jesse Schrock (LHS), (back) Evan Williams (DKHS), Corey Thelen (LHS), and Casey Schrock (LHS). Freshmen Giris' Basketball The Hastings freshman girts' basketball leam finished the season with an impres­ sive 51-17 win over Greenville. Kayla Angeletti played her best game of the season tossing in 10 points while col­ lecting 8 rebounds 3 steals. I assist and I blocked shot. Natalie Knorp had a sevson high 14 steals while tossing in 19 poi.rts and dish­ ing out 5 assists and 3 rebound.*. Erika Swartz had 3 blocked shots, 10 rebounds. 6 steals and 4 assists to go along with 7 points. Katee McCarthy grabbed 7 rebounds. 3 assists. 3 steals and 11 points Nikkie Meade tossed in 4 points, 3 rebounds 2 steals and I assist. Ashley Hartman had 3 rebounds 2 assists and 3 steals. Molly Wallace had I blocked shot. 5 rebounds and a steal. Kaylcigh DelCotto had an assist and a steal Tiffany Edwards had 2 rebounds. Erin Fluke hustled on both ends of the floor grabbing 1 rebound and 1 assist. The girts ended lhe season with a record of 10- 10. 7th Grade Boys' Basketball The Hastings seventh grade boys' bas­ ketball team lost a hard fought game against Caledonia on Monday. 41-31. Dane Schils led the Saxons with sL. points, while Adam Skedgell tossed in five. . Travis Adams led the Saxons with seven rebounds, and Maa Lewis had six. Skedgell, Phillip VanZyl. and Dylan McKay all had two steals. Last Thuyrsday the Saxons were topped by Middleville 34-31. Schils led the Hastings team with nine points, while Brad Hayes added five points. 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball The Hastings eight grade boys' basket­ ball team defeated Caledonia Monday night 25-19. The Saxons were down 15-13 at the end of the third quarter, but outscored the Scots 12-4 in the fourth to seal the win. Ryan Cain led all scorers with eight points. Ryan Vogel added six points for Hastings, and Jordan Rambin tossed in five. Last Thursday, the boys' fell to Middleville 35-24. Stephen Tolgcr and Cain each tossed in five points for the Saxons, while Vogel and Ken Quick both added four. ‘Battle of the Saxons’ slated The Hastings High School PRIDE club will sponsor the first “Battle of the Saxons" to celebrate the winter sports season 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in the high school gym. Community residents and students are invited to meet the 2003-2004 winter sports athletes and coaches. The “Battle of the Saxons" event is a volleyball game that will be played between the varsity girls’ volleyball team and a team comprised of the boys’ basket­ ball and wrestling leam members. The free event is in its first year and offers fun and competition for students and the community to enjoy. Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! County's top cross country gals The 2003 All Barry County girls' cross country team, (from left) Sadie Catt (LHS), Dana Nichols (LHS), Marissa Ingle (DKHS), Kaleigh Page (TKHS), Rebecca Winchester (TKHS), Chaney Robinson (TKHS). (Missing from photo is TK's Jessica Stortz.) PRIMELINE HOME EQUITY LOAN VALLEY, continued from page 10 Olivet scored the game’s next 11 points to take a 16-3 lead. Eagle sophomore guard Chelsea Ciba made the most of her moments against the Lions. They've been few and far between in her first few seasons, as she was injured in last year’s regular season finale, was hurt during the district contest, then sat out the Lions’ upset over her team just over a week ago. Olivet’s star made like the ball was hers, taking it out of the Lions’ hands on numer­ ous occasions during the second half and racing the other way for points. Ciba fin­ ished with a game high 20 points. Olivet led by at least 11 points for the Maple Valley s Stefanie Joostbems (34) dears out of the lane as Megan Garvey races past Olivet's Chelsea Ciba in the District Final Friday night at Valley. (Photo by Perry Hardin) remainder of the contest after their 11-point run between the end of the first and the start of the second quarters. Behind Ciba for Olivet, junior Jamie Montague finished with 11 points and sen­ ior Molly Mattea scored ten. “This hurts.” said Wilkes. ‘‘I told the girls’ in the locker room that they don’t have anything to hang their heads about. They kept hustling after loose balls, and working, and there’s two minutes left and we’re down by 18 points.” The Lion senior starters made the slow walk to the bench late in the fourth quarter, Garvey. Joostberns. and Chayla Robles. Joining them in the Lion senior class are center Meagan Putnam and guard Donna Cripe. h was freshman Amy Joostbems who led the Lions in scoring with 10 points. Stefanie Joostbems tossed in seven. Robles and jun­ ior Kortney Ewing each finished with four points. “I couldn't ask for better lea Jership than I got out of these seniors this year.” said Wilkes. “People said we were reloading, that this was going to be a down year. I don't think 17-6 is much of a down year.” District Round-up Maple Valley put an end to Leslie's dreadful season Wednesday in the District Semifinals by topping the Blackhawks 65­ 12. Garvey surpassed the Blackhawk point total with 21. and Ewing nearly did the same as she poured in 14 points. Valley took a 19-4 lead in the first quar­ ter. and never let Leslie top that four point total in any quarter. Slefane and Amy Joostbems each added eight points for the winners. 2.49% • • • • • apr Save money over high-rate credit cards and loans! No closing fees!** Fast and easy application process! Personalized, friendly service! 6 convenient locations! HASTINGS CITY BANK Still single after 117 years! "Upon qaUri tar nuaaatonwiorty. imroduoory me <xta JUy 5.2004. 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When the runner-up team of Lynn McConnell and Ken Smith misspelled the word "dyslexia,*' Maurer and Scott-Etter had to spell that word correctly plus a new word. The sisters were declared the victors when they accurately spelled "embalmment.'' "It was so exciting,** Maurer said. Neither expected to win. but were hoping they wouldn't "bomb out” in the first couple rounds and embarrass themselves, she said. "That was our main goal.” Scott-Etter described their victory as “kinda cool.” Both sisters are graduates of Thomapple Kellogg High School. "I thought it was a pretty good night for Thomapple Kellogg Schools." Scott-Etter said, noting that lhe word pmnounccr for the event was Tammy Benjamin, also a TK gradu­ ate and current cross country and track coach for the school. She also mentioned that their mother, Patricia, is a retired TK teacher and tha» TK faculty members, who played signifi­ cant roles in the school when they were grow­ ing up. were in the spelling bee audience. Besides their mother being a good speller. Maurer said their grandmother. Evelyn McLaughlin, was an excellent speller and always encouraged them to look up words in the dictionary if they were unsure of the cor­ rect spelling. Their brother. Bill, won a spelling bee in Lexington. Ky.. several years ago. Scott-Eller had thought about entering the Community Spelling Bee when it was first held in 2001. but didn't. Maurer attended the local spelling competition for the past two years and thought “I know a lot of these words” and decided she wanted to enter this year. She and her sister have always enjoyed playing word games, so pairing up for the Holiday decorations were added to the library’s silent auction this year. competition was a natural. “It’s for a good cause.” Scott-Etter said of one of the two reasons she wanted to partici­ pate. “And it scc.ned like a fun thing to do." Maurer said. "I got a little bit nervous" dur­ ing the competition, but those butterflies dis­ appeared after the second or third round. “It was just fun.” She had high praise for the eighth-graders and high school students who were in the spelling bee. **They really did a phenomenal job. I just admire them for having the courage to get up and do that.” Maurer said. Will the Maurer and Scott-Etter duo defend their spelling title next year? “There's a good chance." she said. The spelling bee was held at Hastings High School along with a Hastings Public Library Holiday Auction. See SPELLING BEE, pg. 20 Friends of the Library members Lois Sustan (left) and Carole Bender serve punch during the event. Brooke Sheldon and Molly Benningfieki came home from college to participate in the Community Spelling Bee ■ This is a sampling of some of the book-theme baskets that were auctioned to ben­ efit the Hastings Public Library’s Capital Campaign account for a new library building. Saxon middle schoolers join solo and ensemble festival Members of the Hastings seventh grade band who took part in the solo and ensem­ ble festival. Hastings Middle School students per­ formed solos at District Solo and Ensemble Saturday. Nov. 22. at Wyoming Park High School. Receiving a first division rating, repre­ senting an excellent performance, were Matt Gardner. Lisa Gordenski, Amy Zwiemikowski. Emily Graybill, Matt Cooley, Emily Parker. Chelsea LaJoye, Katherine Patridge. Carson Letot, Timm Lewis. Becky Davis, Justin McComb, Rebecca Christensen, Stephen Haynes, Kayla DesVoignes, Rachel mcFarland, Barb Beuhler, Levi Robbins, Sara Archaumbeau, Joe Arnett. Joe Sleevi, Hayley Larson, Rachel Clevenger, Mike Clark, Bianca Iberle and Madelyn Hinkle. Receiving a second division rating, rep­ resenting a good performance with minor flaws, were Kacy Anderson, Marie Hofman, Megan Delcotto, Ryan Bosma, Tom Kenfield, l\ler Kalmink, Ambrie Storey, Maggie Halford, Nathan Hinkle. Andrew Bolton, Nick Lancaster, Kevin Armstrong. Rebecca Chrisitensen, Kendal Darling and Kate Dobbin. The Hastings Middle School eighth grade participants in the solo and ensemble festival. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 37-15; TVCCU 31.5­ 20.5; Woodman-see Sawmill 24.5-27.5; Hastings City Bank 23-29; Yankee Zephyr 20.5-31.5; Woodland Sales 19.5-32.5. Men's High Games & Series - R. Corey 202; M. Christiansen 175-433; B. Blakely 212; T Neymeiyer 223-614; R O'Keefe 210; G. Snyder 225-535; G. Hause 214. Women's High Games & Series - B. Norris 146-401; C. O’Keefe 208; A. Ashcraft 152. Wednesday P.M. Mace Pharmacy 31; Hair Care Center 30; RR St. Mill 29; Bowling Bags 28; Seebers 28; Eye and Ent 25; Ginbach’s 18. Womens High Games and Series • K. Becker 202-543; B. Hathaway 183-504; G. Otis 184-500; B. Blakley 170-484; S. Drake 166-478; J. Leo 140-408; P. Vanosl 142-391; D. Bums 143-396; E. Ulrich 172; E. Dunham 163; R. Murphy 155; B. Moore 151; B. Smith 150; J. Gardner 145; L. Friend 127. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 36-12; Bob's grill 28-20; TZers 27-21; Kenny Lee Builders 26-22; Seebers Auto Body 24.5-23.5; Finkler's Contract Sewing 24-24; 3 Blind Mice 24-24; CB's 23.5-24.5; Shirley's Chuckwagon 22­ 26; Trouble 22-26; Tuesday Gals 16-28; Gutter Gals 11-33. High Game and Series - J. Phillips 174; P. Ramey 197; R. Brummel 202; V. Green 168; T Brown 170; K. Carpenter 155; L. Potter 168-500; A. Hall 173; R. Miller 165; J. Clements 177; C. Thayer 151; T Redman 189-502; T. Franklin 178; J. Rice 178; M. Sears 172; L. Davis 200-506; L. Trumble 181; J. Conger 187; S. Vandenburg 189; K. Caldwell 175; C. Mack 175-505; S. Snider 153. Sunday Night Mixed Hit-n-Miss 38; 4 Horsemen 32; Barlow Florist 27; Thee Froggers 26; Sunday Snoozers 26; Red Dog 26; Funky Bowlers 25; Whatever 25; Thunder Alley 24; Gutter Dusters 24; Cros Hunters 23; Russ-N-Us 20; Sandbaggers 19. Womens High Games and Series • K. Oakley 197-550; M. Simpson 174-513; E. Hammontree 195-506; D. Dunnigan 150-421; K. Craven 149-408; J. Giar 158-345; B. Vugteveen 190; A. Hubbell 180; G. Otis 178; L. Rentz 157; D. Krallman 156; J. Shoebridge 139; H. Gleason 122. Mens High Games and Series - R. Guild 244-641; K. Hammontree 204-577; B. Falconer 223-569; M Eaton 204-546; S. lambert 204-517; D. Lambert 181-504; M. Vugteveen 174-488; D. Craven 191-467; B. Drayton 186-464; G. Snyder 188; M. Kidder 177. 1997 Dodge Ram FOR SALE: 1995F9IDCMG9 Cummins V-8 diesel, 26-ft box, hydro lift tailgate, drop third wheel, can Enrte at 269-945-9554 00574041 4x4 targe box with high cap. Well maintained. $6,000. CalHrnle @269-945-9554. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 27. 2003 - Page 15 Courthouse campus to be smoke free by David T. Young Editor It will be even tougher soon to grab a smoke while doing business at the Barry County courthouse. Already a smoke-free building, the court­ house square will have a no smoking policy starting Jan. I. 2004. as a result of a policy adopted by a 6-2 vote Tuesday morning by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The only place anyone can light up a pipe, cigarette or cigar at the beginning of next year will be at a picnic table in the parking lot next to the Friend of the Court building, or what used to be City Hall. Commissioners Don Nevins and Tom Wing opposed the move, essentially because they felt it would be difficult to enforce. “How are we going to stop the public from smoking on the courthouse lawnT’ asked Nevins, a former Barrv County Deputy Sheriff The counter argument was that anyone observed smoking on the courthouse property w ill be told where the designated area is. just like the schools do at football games. “There is no wonderful answer.” said Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James. “I’m just bringing this forward.” It was mentioned that the reason for lhe tougher policy was that people now smoke on the steps in front of lhe entrance, which caus­ es smoke to enter the building. And making it more inconvenient for people to light up by having to walk across lhe street might help some kick the habit. James Schnackenburg. director of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, said, “It’s a bold step. You're sending a very clear message to the public that smoking is a health hazard." Nevins said, however, "The problems occur on big court days when families and friends of people appearing come in and they don't care about where the designated area is." Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said. “We plan to put signs out and do our best to enforce the rules... Enforcement is something we’ll have to monitor." Commissioner Clare Tripp said. "I think most smokers are polite and if you ask them to pul it out. they will." In other business as their meeting Tuesday morning, the commissioners: • Took no action on a request from Connie Murphy of Johnstown Township to adopt a county-wide ordinance to limit the number of bird houses a person can have on his or her property to two or three. Her request was the result of a neighbor woman on the north end of Bristol Lake who has 15 such houses, some right on the border with adjacent property, which causes a mas­ sive amount of bird droppings and creates a nuisance and health hazard. Mackenzie said. “I don’t know if that’s the kind of ordinance a county can enact. I don’t know if we can limit the number of bird hous­ es on any property." Schnackenburg said, “It’s a nuisance issue. I’m not familiar with any municipality adopt­ ing any regulations." Murphy said she has been in touch with the health department and the Johnstown Township Board and has been told there's nothing they can do. She also said the neigh­ bors have tried to speak with the woman, who until six months ago didn’t even have one bird house on her property. “Everything she does has a direct and neg­ ative impact on her neighbors," Murphy said. “Fifteen or 16 bird houses is excessive and putting them at the property line is extremely rude." She noted that Michigan is one of the few states that does not have any regulations gov­ erning such matters. • Was told by Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown that the Strategic Planning Alliaqce plans to go ahead with use of the Community VIS software that the County Board put on hold last summer. “We wish you good luck," M xkenzie told him. “When we went out and looked (at the software), no one managed to get it to work. Brown said the Alliance is prepared to spend $20,000 to get the program up and run­ ning. It generally deals with land use and planning. “The $20,000 isn’t the end of the expense." Brown said. “But it’s the bulk of it. Getting it up and running and then maintaining the data is the key." • Agreed to allow County Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff to establish a line item budget automation fund with an expen­ diture of up to $25,000 a year. • Approved the expense of $8,899 to be paid to Construction Service Masonry of Delton to repair the chimney at lhe court­ house. • Approved the reappointments of Norval Thaler and Yvonne Markley to four-year terms on the County Board of Canvassers, ending Oct. 31, 2007 Joe Lukasiewicz also was considered, but he said he is not available during the daytime hours of bet\ 'een 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. • Agreed to lhe annual 2 percent increase in Michigan Employment Retirement System payments. Mackenzie said. "The union contract calls for it. so we have to do it.” • Approved the third amendment to the agreement between the State of Michigan’s Depart.nent of Corrections and Barry County, which will result in the county receiving $13,200. Expanding dock business seeks solution with Plan Commission by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer ken, Janet and Scott Feighner will bring a request next month to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission for a spe­ cial use for a dock manufacturing and dis­ tribution business in an A-R district on M­ 79. The dock business grew gradually out of a farm operation started in 1969. The next sta^WTCiTtrodurtirirt rif hay arid then a pct food business, a natural evolution of agri­ culture. All tillable land is still farmed, but it is leased to others who work the property. About 20 years ago the idea for docks was considered after they were seen in another area of the country, and grew grad­ ually as other business endeavors were phased out. This was loo recent to be grand­ fathered. however. Though the family considered the docks as a natural evolution of the farm operation and the land is still fanned, the business is no longer classified as a farm, and the dock business was never permitted "This is absolutely inconsistent with the zoning as it currently stands." Planning Commissioner Jim Alden said. Rezoning would be spot zoning, he said. The family was asked to cease business o^efatlons’umrl a legal solution could be found, a hardship both for the business and for employees hired there. "We’re here because we want to do what's right," ken Feighner said. He said he hoped they could •. ork things out, rather than call in an attorney. Zoning Administrator Jim McManus said there is no special use class for dock making in the A-R district at present. Two buildings on the 16 acre home site are used for fabri­ cation and storage Jhey air 64x40 and 32x38 feet in size, and needs have already outgrown the space. Eight to ten people are employed there. The company builds decking panels, and assembles dock sections with aluminum framing, wood and vinyl materials. About 90 percent of the components are shipped in. About 10 percent is fabricated at this site. No activity or materials are hazardous. Another special use along M-79 for a funeral home has been granted. This special use request may have diffi­ culty being approved because of the indus­ trial nature of the activity and because of six non-family workers employed in the opera­ tion, loo many for a special use home occu­ pation business. It is not known if a short THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY­ MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made Dy Patnck Collins and Sheila CoBins. husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. mortgagee, dated July 23. 2002 and recorded July 25. 2002 tn Register* 1064373. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Four and 28/100 Dollars ($127,634 28) including interest at the rate of 10.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public /erne at the Barry County Cou’inouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 18, 2003 The premises are located in the Village of Middleville Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That Part of The Northwest 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Described as Beginning at the Sou.i.west Comer of Lot 2. Block 61 AC. Wilson plat of the Village of Middleville. (Plat described in Warranty deed, dated 3-5-31. Liber 149, Page 152 ano warranty deed dated 12 11-74. Liber 366. Page 613) of satd section; thence North 159 5 feet, along the West line o» said Lot 2 and its extension, thence East 132.0 feet parallel with lhe South line of said Lot 2; thence South 159 5 feet Parallel with the West line of said Lot 2; thence West 132.0 feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. tn which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sate The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated November 13. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 207 0962 Pub. 11/13 - 12711 Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C, IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. 30. 2002, and recorded on September 4. 2002, in Document No. 1086792, Barry County Records, MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made ir Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua the conditions of a mortgage made by: DAVID M. SILVER. A SINGLE MAN to EXCHANGE FINAN­ CIAL CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated August due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THREE Smith, a single man. original mortgagor(s). tc THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE Fairway Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, AND 05/100 DOLLARS ($93,179.05), June 15.1999, and recorded on June 22.1999 in including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and tf» statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w* be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock p.m., on. January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF Cecil C. Powers CHARLOTTE - Cecil C. Powers, age 80. of Charlotte, died at his home on Saturday. November 22. 2003. Mr. Powers was bom July 31. 1923 in Bellevue, the son of Zina Clare and Irene Del ven (Harrison) Powers. Cecil served with the US Army. Company E. 26th Infantry. 1st Division, during World War II. He fought in both the Battle of the Bulge and Huertgcn Forest earning two Purple Hcans and a Bronze Star. He worked as a home builder and he was a farmer. He is a member of the Disabled American veterans. Purple Heart Club. Society of the 1st Infantry Division and lhe Lansing S.D.A. Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years. -Ursie (kulik) Powers; son Gene (Trudy) Powers of Sebastopol, California: daughter. Martha Sue (Mike) Gross of Vermontville; five grandchil­ dren. Jenny Powers of Colorado, Rebecca Gross of Michigan. Cecily Powers of New Zealand. Jonathon Gross of Michigan and Zachary Powers of California: brothers, Knox (Nelda) Powers of Michigan and Mark (Delores) Powers of Nevada; sisters. Anita (Bill) Weise of Alabama, Myriel (ken) Akershoek of Michigan, and Clarys (Bill) Howell of California. He was preceded in death by sisters Delven Irene and Jeane Harriet. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Nov. 25. 2003 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Bill Weise officiating. Interment was in Hillside (kalamo) Cemetery in kalamo Township. In lieu of flowers the family requests memo­ rial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or Lansing S.D.A. Church. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. 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SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES OVER THE EAST­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM. or January 8. 2004 Said premises are situated in Charter Township oi Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are describee as: A parcel of land tn the Southeast 1/4 of Sector ERLY 33 FEET THEREOF 26. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as Commencing al a point 523 feet South of the P.P #08-052-002-000-020-01 Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northeast The redemption period shall be 6 months from 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 26; thence the date of such sate unless determined aban­ South along Tanner Lake Road 285.5 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence North 285.5 feet: thence West doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated November 13. 2003 EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M. to beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban doned tn accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. ir which case the redemption period shall be 30 days SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. from the date of such sate Dated: November 20. 2003 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 For more information ptease call Fanr..ngton HiBs. 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Callfor more Face painting for the little ones by young ladies from Delton Helping the Community. Lots of refreshments! Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #003524F01 I NASHVILLE - Mrs. Jean E. (Champion) Jongbloed-Unterhorst. age 91. of Thomapple Lake Road. Nashville, died Friday. Oct. 31. 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Jean was bom on July 15. 1912 at Jackson, the daughter of Steward R. and Maty (Maine) Champion. She graduated from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor in 1933 with a B.A. in psychology and sociology. Following gradu­ ation. she did case work and wrote articles for Detroit newspapers. She was married to Hans JongbloedUnterhorst in 1943 in Detroit. The family relocated to Southern California in 1949. She divorced in 1960. continued to live in California for several years, then moved back to Michigan and settled at Thomapple Lake in the early 1970’s. Jean was a breast cancer survivor, having undergone surgery during her early days in Hastings. She became heavily involved in and was a strong supporter of the Hastings Art Council. She became a resident at Thomapple Manor in January 1997 after she suffered a stroke. While she was limited to a wheel­ chair. she was very active at The Manor, par­ ticipating in most of the activities available to her. Jean is survived by her sons. Pete (Sydne) Jongbloed-Unterhorst of San Pedro, Calif.. William Jongbloed-Unterhorst of Minnesota; and grandsons. Drew. Luke, Cale and Zack of San Pedro, Calif. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. 2003 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Willard H. Curtis will officiate. A fellowship gathering at the church will follow services. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Art Council or American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. 1908 S. M-37 P.O. Box 286 Hastings, Ml 49058 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited soieiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sete, plus IntoresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in | Kirk * Bridget Cheney See DOCK, pg. 19 LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1HG TO COLLECT A PEBT. ANT.JHEQBMAHON I Area Obituaries, continued HELP US CELEBRATE...TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 02501055 �Pag* 16 - Thursday. November 27. 2003 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THlS fTRM IS A DEBT COLLEGTQR ATTEMPT ING TO CQLLECT A DEBT.ANYINf ORMATIQN PQSE^PLEASECONTACTQUROmCE AT THE NUMBERBELOWIF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGESALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Melvin L. Burd. A Single Man. to Ameriquost Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated September 25, 2002 and recorded October 3. 2002 in Document* 1068670, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen and 35/100 Dollars ($78,516.35) including interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Slate of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pvt of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 .-00 p.m on December 18, 2003. The premises are located in the Qty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lots 25 and 26 of the City of Hastings, for­ merly Village. Barry County. Michigan according to the recorded Plat thereof described as: the West 4 rods of the following deecnbed premises: com­ mencing 2 rods South of the Northeast comer of Lot 24 erf the original Plat of the City, running thence West 10 rods; thence South 8 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence North 8 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 8 months from the date of such sate, unless the property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of the sate The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there « a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated November 13,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Ameriquest Mortgage Company . As Mortgagee P.O. Boe 5041 Troy. Mt 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.0952 omiw Pub: 11/13 -12/11 NQTKEOFMQRTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILUAMAZKQUL E.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURTHENUMBEfLBELOWJEYOUAREINACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shaft be llmited aotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered st sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Stephen N Wright Rebecca L Wright, husband and wife. Original mortgagor(s). to First Indiana Bank. Mortgage A Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whoso address is 2007 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids. Micvgan 49507. dated January 15, 1996. and recorded on April 13. 1998. Docket No. 1010331 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Eight Thousand Nino Hundred Fifty Five Dollars and Ninety One Cents ($28,955.91) and no suk or pro­ ceedings at law having been instituted Io recover the said debt or any part thereof ; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on December 11, 2003 at 1.-00 p.m. the undersigned will seH at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wflh the legal fees and charges of the Mte. including attorney's fees allowed by law, the prem­ ises in said mortgage located in Barry County. Micntgan ano wnicn are oesenoeo as ioiiows. A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Sectton 21. Town 3 North. Range 8 West described as: commencing 28 rods East of the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 21. in the cen­ ter of Center Road, thence South 198 feet tor the place of beginning, thence East 191 teet. thence South 198 feet, thence West 191 teet. thence North 198 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an existing right of way tor ingress and egress as revaated in Uber 354 on Page 343 which has an address of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49U58 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shaft be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation 2007 Eastern, SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated: October 27, 2003 Drafted by: WWam M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney tor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 omnzx plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred gagor(s), to Commonpoint Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 25. 1998. and recorded on May 4. 1998 in instrument 1011393. and assigned by said Mortgagee to ContiMortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated May 11, 1998 recorded on August 27. 1999 in instrument 1034585, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Zero Thousand Seven Hundred Three And 61/100 Dollars ($70,703 61). including interest at 12.95% per Seventy-Six And 41/100 Dollars ($113,576.41). including interest at 9.59% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM, on January 8. 2004 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Fairview Estates #1. accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 6 of Plats. Page 6 Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated November 27. 2003 For more information, ptease caU: FC G 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For First Indiana Bank 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *003285F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- 1NG T0 COLLECT A DEHT. ANY1NEQRMAT1ON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. mortgage made by Barrie L. Frederickson and Janet M Frederickson. Husband and Wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage-MI LLC. mortgagee, dated September 6. 2002 and recorded September 13, 2002 in Document* 1087410. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Thirteen and 29/100 Dollars ($85,013.29) including interest at the rate of 6.625% per annum mortgage Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifi be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. on December 18, 2008 The premises are located in the Township of Michigan at 1 X» p.m. Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land m the Southeast 1/4 of Sectton 1, Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of said Section 1; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West along the South line of said Sectton 286.00 feet to the point of annum. Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that sad mortgage wiH be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1XX) PM. on January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel o' 'and in the Southwest 1/4 of Sectton 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at a point of the West line of said Sectton 28. which lias North 2 degrees 15 minutes East. 495.03 feet from the Southwest corner of said Sectton; thence North 2 degrees 15 minutes West. 241.40 feel; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East, 608 90 feet to an iron 19 feet West of the cen­ tertine of the road; thence South 01 degree 23 min­ utes West. 241.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West, 616.77 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: November 20. 2003 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fife *003686F01 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTINGTQdSQlXEGTADEBLANYlNFORMATlON QBIAlNEDWILLBEUSEDfQftTHATPURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILTTARY DUTY. MORTGAGEJiALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Barbara J. Kerns, a single woman, to Delta Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 17. 2000 and recorded March 21. 2000 in Document No 1042281. Barry County Records. Said mortgage to now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A. as Trustee tor Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trost 2000-1, c/o Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB. as servicing agentby assignment dated April 3, 2001 and recorded on July 31. 2001 in Document No. 1063940 Barry County Records. Also recorded by an assignment dated 04/03/2003. recorded 08/04/2003 document f: 1110057 There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six and 94/100 Dollars ($63,006.94) including interest at the rate of 9.09% per annum. along said South line 2S3.0C test; thence North 00 Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice to hereby given that mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, a some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County, North 89 degrees 57 minutes 42 second East par­ allel with said South Urie 83 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 38 minutes 25 seconds. East parallel with said East line 66.00 leet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds East parallel with said South line 173.00 feet; thence South 00 Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on December 11, 2003 The premises are located m the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are degrees 38 minutes 25 seconds East parallel with described as: said East line 352.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from A Parcel of land in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Sectton 31. Town 2 North . the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA Range 10 West, described as 5600.3241a, in which case the redemptton period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 13, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Fifth Third Bank Mortgage-MI LLC. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 200.1007 Pub: 11/13 - 12/11 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Hastings Downtown Development Authority will hold a meet­ ing at 6 30 p.m. on Wednesday. December 3. 2003. in the City upstairs Conference Room. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan. For additional information pertaining to said meeting, ptease East Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 269-945-2468 The City wtM provide necessary reasonable aids and services Beginning at a given point designated by a stake driven in the Northeast comer of a small tnangular piece of land containing the frame cottage and out building occupied tor many years by David Boniface and Fanny Bonmface , thence Northwest 184 feet to comer point. Being the Northwest comer of the tnangular piece of land . thence South 225 feet along the boundary line fence . between Robert Kelley and this described property to highway . thence Northeast 200 teet along highway in front of house and tot to place of beginning . this form­ ing a trianguiar piece of ground approximately 1/2 acre , more of fess . Orangeville Township . Barry County . Michigan . being more accurately described by survey as foltows ; Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest Quarter of Sectton 31 . Town 2 North, Range 10 West. thence North 2 degrees 33’ 05 ” West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest quarter 790.67 teet to the Centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description . thence North 45 degrees 33' 52” East on the centerline of Marsh Road 207.77 feet . thence North 66 degrees 00' 24” west 172.91 teet to the North and South 1/8 line of Northwest quarter. thence South 2 degrees 33' 05” East on said 1/8 hne 215.96 feet to the place of beginning . Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest quarter of sec ion 31. Town 2 North . Range 10 West . thence North 2 degrees 33' 05' West on the North and South 1/8 line Northwest quarter 790.67 feet to the centertine of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description thence continuing North 2 degrees 33 05' West on said North and South 1/8 line 215.90 teet. thence North 66 degrees 00'24’ west 17.09 feet. thence South 35 degrees 32' 32" West 140.05 teet . thence South 44 degrees 26' 08’ East 152.32 1/4 knu ol Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, disiant North 399 feet from the center of said Section 28; thence north along said North and South 1/4 hne 165 feet, thence East 250 feet; L. Wyatt, who lived at 8010 Lindsey Road Plainwell. Michigan 49080 died October 31, 2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate wtH be forever barred Commonly known as 14449 A 14471 South Kellogg School Road. Hickory Comers. Michigan Parcel *08-003-028-021-50 There is currently due and owning on the mort­ resentative, a to both the probate court at 208 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings and the gage $158,291.59 exclusive of taxes, costs and attorney fees, bearing interest at the rate of 9.250% If on a before six (6) months from the date of the recording of the Sheriffs Deed, the mort­ gagor does not redeem, the mortgaga wifl lose afl ownership rights to the property. The foreclosure sate of this property wiH take piece on Thursday, December 11.2003 al 1 DO p.m. at the eaa door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State. Hastings, Michigan. Dated: November 6, 2003 William E. Rheaume Attorney at Law 222 North Washington Sq.. Ste 210 Lansing, Ml 48933 (517) 371-5579 945-2463 Of TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 189 2895 personal representative a proposed personal rep­ named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. November 18. 2003 KREIS, ENDERLE, CALLANDER A HUDGINS. PC. Stephen J. Hessen P41663 One Moorsbridge, P.O. Box 4010 Kalamazoo. Ml 49003-4010 269/324-3000 Tera Lee McMahon 6133 Robertson Road Middleville, Ml 49333 (269)795-4622 and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on June 18. 2002. as Document *1082348 (the •Mortgage’), on which Mortgage there to claimed to the conditions of a mortgage made by Tyta J be an indebtedness. CB defined by the Mortgage, McCoy and Johnny R. McCoy, wife and husband, due and unpaid in the amount of Sixty Seven original mortgagor(s). to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated June 27. 2001. and recorded on NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made In the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on June 14. 2002, by Lav’a L. Simmons, a single woman, as Mortgaga. to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB, as Mortgagee, Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Five and 27/100 Dollars ($67,975.27). as of the date of this notice, July 8, 2001 in Instrument 1062585, and assign«0 by said Mortgages to Cheas Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated January 11. 2002 recorded on February 19. 2002 in instrument 1075013. Ir Mortgage, and the power of sate In the Mortgage having become operative by reason of lhe default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. December 11. 2003, at 1D0 o'octock In the after­ noon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding sate contained in said mortgage and lhe statute ir such case made end provided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wifl bo forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, a some part of them, al pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse Ir the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there wiH be offered tor sate and sold to the highest bidder, al public sate, tor tne purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: LOT 57 J.R. BUSH'S ADDITION. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. PAGE 33. TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 317 51.. Delton. Michigan. The length of the redemption period wiH be six (6) months from the date of the sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which cbm the redemptton period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 13. 2003 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L Purkey. Esq. Milter, Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 omsob (12/4) Notice Of Mortgage Foradoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thie sale may be rsacindsd by the foreclosing mortgsgss. in that evert, your damages. If any, ehUI be limit­ ed eotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John F. Ahmdt and Barbara J. Ahmdt. also known as Barbara L. Ahmdt husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 11, 2002, and recorded on June 27. 2002 in instrument 1082918, in Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Eight And 97/100 Dollars ($322,158.97). including Interest at 8% per annum. Unda the powa ol sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice to hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, a sane part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairevilte. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest ca­ na of Sectton 6, Town 1 North, Range 10 West: thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds East on the Sectton line 391.44 tea to the place of there to claimed to be due at the date hereof tw sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Five and 70/100 Defers ($83,345.70). toduding interest at 7% per annum. Unda the powa ol Hastings at 1XX) pjn. on December 18, 2003. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Ths South 2/3 of Lot 109 of the City, formerly Wage, ol Hastings, accadfog to ths recorded plat thereof, Barry County records. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. ir which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated: Novanba 13,2003 Fa more information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #002447F01 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wM conduct a public hearing tor tne looowing. Otoe Number Richmond. V-44-2003 Kirk A Becky Location: 513 Bay Dr., in Section 4 of Woodland Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 11x42-ft addition between the existing home that to loo dose to the dde line (3.9-ft), the minimum to 6 ft) In the RL-2 zoning district Case Nunba V-45-2003 Joo A Marsha Htoka (owner); Paneis Kars (applicant) Location: 5111 Winding Lane, in Section 8 of Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 37x47-ft. home loo close to the front lot line (8-ft). the minimum to 35-ft; in the RL-1 zoning dtotrict Case Numba V-48-2003 Don A Jan JoOey Location: 277 Sunset Drive, in Sectton 10 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a wrap­ around deck that wB bo 16.6-ft. from the front lot Hne, the minimum to 27-ft. onto an existing homo that to too dose to the front tot line (28.6-ft). the min­ imum to 35-ft; in the RL-1 zoning district Case Numba V-47-2003 DoMon Laundry Inc. (owner, Lee Brundage (owner). Location: 10075 S M-43 Hwy. in Sectton 6 of Barry Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance from Sectton 4.18 27a. for a total of 44 parking spaces, the mini­ mum requirement is 182 parking spaces based on 8125 eq fl of retail specs. Caso Numba V-4A-2003 Summa end John Poetava. Location: 11817 For Lake Drive. In Section 11 of Barry Twp. thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds Purpose: Requesting a variancu to erect a 6x20ft covered breezeway attacht-d to an existing garage that is too dose to the rear tot lino (7-ft), the minimum to 10-ft; in the RL-1 zoning district. West 161.37 feet ; thence North 0 degrees 15 min­ utes 27 seconds East 117.77 feet to the South Bne of Sycamore Drive; thence South 89 degrees 48 Meeting Dote: Docomba 9, 2003 Time: 7:30 pjn. Place: Community Room in the Courts A Law beginning of this description; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 35 seconds East 120.00 feet; minutes 25 seconds East on the South Urie of Sycamore Drive 19672 feet, thence North 89 degrees 31 mmutes 37 seconds East; 7.25 feet; thence South 19 degrees 24 minutes 29 seconds East 79.87 teet; thence South 37 degrees 01 min­ utes 55 seconds East 81.13 feet; thence South 61 the Shore of Pine Lake; thence South 9 degrees 31 Lake 46 83 feet to the South Line of Sectton 6; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds West 206.36 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned ir. accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 20. 2003 Fa more information, please caU FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Pub: 11/6 - 12/4 unless presented to Tere Lee McMahon, named Notico of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBVTINQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MU> TARYDUTY. ATTN. PURCHASERS: Thia Mie may bo rescinded by the forodoeing mortgagee. In that evert, your demagee. If any, shall be fimfted sotefy to the return of the bid amount tendered MORTGAGE SA^uJtaXhas boon meds in minutes 08 seconds West along the Shore of Pine 2000-1. c/o Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB, as servicing NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Unda thence South 165 feet; thence West 250 feet to beginning. Located in the Township of Barry, County of Barry. State of Michigan. degrees 19 minutes 08 seconds East 108.77 teet to agent . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2003-23863-DE Estate of LINDA L WYATT. Deceased Dale of birth: August 18, 1941. TO ALL CREDITORS: feet to the place of beginning . The redemption period shall be 6 months from taneous resolution with the borrower Dated: November 6, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A.. as Trustee fa Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trost PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY cipal and interest The property subject to this fore­ closure ts described as: Commencing at a point on the North and South the date of such sale, unless lhe property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date o< the sale The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simul­ upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk telephone 269­ Everil G. Manahum NOTICE TO CREDITORS law a In equity having been instituted to recover the debt, a any part of the debt, secured by the Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ContiMortgage Corporation beginning of this description; thence South 89 degrees 38 minutes 25 seconds West parallel with the East line of said Sectton 416.00 teet; thence STATE OF MICHIGAN MENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage by Leslie I. Carley to Portage Commerce Bank dated August 26. 1998. and recorded in Barry County records at 1017281. ts being foreclosed on by Portage Commerce Bank for non-payment of prin­ including principal and Interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit a proceeding at Fa more information, please cal: FC R 248.593.1305 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West continuing The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held November 25, 2003, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. contact the C«ty Clerk at 201 TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your images, W any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sate, the conditions of a mortgage made by Earl W. Lewis and Tina F. Lewis, husband and wife, original mort- • NOTICE • Hall WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ Mortgagee, dated June 4, 2001. and recorded on June 13, 2001 in instrument 1061385, in Barry Default has been made in rhe conditions of a Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Kevin S. Phenix and Tracy L Phenix, husband and wile, of 1688 East Center Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058. and Bond Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISE­ 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *003772F01 Pub: 11/20 - 12/18 Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of the above described propertv(tes) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either vertwfly a in writing wifl be given the opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below a faxed to (269) 948­ 4820. The variance appHcatton(s) to/are available fa public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State, Hastings, Ml 49068 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Please cal the Planrang Office at (269) 945-1290 tor further infor­ mation. The County of Barry wM provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring a. tfliary aids a services should contact the County o. terry by writing a call­ ing the following: Mid. el Brown/County Administrator. 220 Wes; State Street. Hastings. 49058. (269) 945-1284. Debbie Smith. Barry County Cterk �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 27, 2003 - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS Regular meeting called to order and Ptedge of Allegiance Present: Lyons, Rogers, Lee. Fknt. McKenna. Greenfield. Cwt and 13 guests Approval of agenda with corrections by voice vote Minutes of the October 1. 2003 Special Board Meeting approved Minutes of the October 8. 2003 Regular Board Meeting approved. Approved Zoning and Building Report by voice vote Appointed Joan Logan to Road Committee by voice vote Re-appomted Marlin Wafers. Deputy Supervisor by roflcaN vote. Declined offer to purchase Township property by roH can vote Vouchers and payroll approved for payment. Approved 2003 budget amendments by roll call estate of Richard J TO ALL CREDITORS: TO CREDITORS: Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be lorevef barred unless presented to Timothy Ray Butcher, named personal representative, or proposed personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court SL. Ste 302, Hastings $3,000.00 by voice vote. Meeting adjourned al 10X p.m. MJ 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice. November 21. 2003 Vandervoort. Christ & Fisher. P.C. P27639 Timothy Ray Butcher vote. Approval of a one year with Green Gabies, a domestic violence shelter, in the amount of decedent, Battle Creek. Michigan died November 8. 2003. cemetery at this time by voice vote Adopted Resolution No. #2003-15. Permit Fees by roH call vote Final approval of Pine Haven Estates Phase IV The Richard J. Butcher, who lived at 860 Sheffield Rd- 312 Fifth Third Bank BkJg by voice vote. Approved to authorize Supervisor to work with council and SBC on Metro Act problem by voice SS# 384-40-7513. Date of birth: 1-29-1941 NOTICE Nelson Karro P27639 Battle Creek. Ml 4X17 751 Sheffield Rd Battle Creek Ml 49017 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be ad solely to the return of rhe bid amount tendered at sale, plus rest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has uoen made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark G. Gamber and Ann M. Gamber. husband and wife, original mortgagors). to Ragstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated April X. 1999. and recorded on 12. 1999 in Liber 5/12/99 m instrument 1029436, and assigned by said Mortgagee to May THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING T.Q COLLECT ADEflL..ANY„lNEQRMATlQN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Seven al 8% per annum. Under the power of sale comamed in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDG PM. on December 18. 2003. Said premises Orangeville. are situated in Township of Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lol 5 of Chateau Park Number One. according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded the date of such sale, uniess determined aban- dored in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period snail be X days from the date of such sale Dated: November 13. 2003 For more tnkxmation. ptease call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott 8 Trott, PC. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan Fite #002172F01 48025-5822 aww Pub : 11/13 - 12/3 original mortgagors), to Investaid Corporation, a Rte #003915F01 Pub: 11/20 - 12/11 Default has been made in the conditions of a Corporation. rr>ortgagee. dated November X, 1999 arid recorded December 2, 1999 in Document Number 1038622, Bany County Records. Thure is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand One Hundred Twelve and 55/IX Dollars ($75,112.55) including interest at the rate of 8.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, described as: Land situated m the Township of Maple Grove County of Barry. State of Michigan described as fol­ lows: Beginning at the southeast comer of Sectton rods along the south line of sectton X; thence north 32 rods thence east 20 rods to the east line of sec­ tion X; thence soutti 32 rods to the place of begin­ the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X 3241a. in which case the redemptton period shall be 30 days from the date ol the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated November 20,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for GMAC Mortgage Corporation. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1 OX File No. 2X.0242 Pub: 11/20 - 12/18 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by the forectodng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shaH be limited solely to the return of the bid amount ion Jared at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default hts been made in Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IX PM. on January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103 of the Plat of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also commencing at the Northeast comer of said Lot 1M; thence North 88 degrees X minutes East X feet, thence South 1 degree West 1X feet; thence North 88 degrees X minutes West 20 feet; thence North 1 degree East 1X feel to the place of beginning, being a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Also, beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 4 of the Plat of North Ridge Estates No 1. according to the recorded plat thereof, thence North 88 degrees X minutes X seconds West on the exten­ sion ol the South line of said plat 60 X feel to the East line of an alley vacated on October 24. 1966; thence North 01 degree X minutes X seconds East (measured as North 01 degree X minutes 27 seconds East) along said East line 1X0 feet, thence South 88 degrees X minutes X seconds East X X feet to the West line of said plat; thence South 01 degree X minutes 27 seconds West along said West line 1X.X feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, untesr determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X 3241 a, in which case the 'ademption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated: November 20. 2003 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #003664F01 aww.. Pub: 11/20 - 12/11 REP), 220 W. COURT STREET. STE. X2. HASTINGS. sentative within 4 months after the date of publica­ NOVEMBER 10. 2X3 ROBERT H WARNER P21990 248 S. MAIN STREET. P.O. BOX 3X EATON RAPIDS. Ml 48827 517-663-2771 JAMES HOWARD BATDORFF AND DAVID ALAN 124X East U Ave Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 (616) 374-0733 Tinkler and Shiriey A Tmkter. husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to TMS Mortgage Inc., dfo/a The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated March 11, 20X, and recorded on March 17, 2X0 in instru­ ment 1042214. are. assigned by said Mortgagee to per annum Under the power of sal# contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifl be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X p m., on December 18. 2X3. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangevtitei-»4ta»ry~ County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the North 40 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, for a place of beginning, thence West 2X feet, thence South 220 teet thence East 2X teet thence North 220 teet. to the place of beginning. The redemptton penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the dale of such sate Dated: November 13. 2003 For more information, ptease caU: FC C 248.593.1X1 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank 304X Telegraph Rd.. Ste. 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #002569F01 (11/13-12/4) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the twat,toeing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed eotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered et eete, piue interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gier. A in instrument 1064695. in Bany county records. among Credit-Bassed Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Ace Securities Corp., a Litton Loan Servicing LP and US Bank National Association. CBass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Senes 2X1-C82. without recourse. 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #X31r5F01 0O52M687 Pub: 11/20 - 12/11 foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some part ol them, al pubfic venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. Michigan at 1X p.m. on January 8,2004. Pie premises are located to the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land to the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as toflows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 teet along the West line ol said Section 18 to a point which lies 388 feet North of the North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section; thence North 89 West 1748 teet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shaH be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §6X 3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a Registration Systems. Inc . Mortgagee, dated August 10.2X1. and recorded on August 13,2X1 FC M248 593 13X Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the pooling and servicing Agreement, dalod as of May 1. 2X1, Under the power of sate contained to the mort­ thence South 89 degrees. 29 minutes, 10 seconds and Securitization LLC. Ace Securities Corp., a Litton Loan Servicing LP and US Bank National Association. C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2X1-CB2, without recourse, as assignee by an assignment dated April 13, 2X1 recorded on August 20. 2X1 in Instrument 1065058. tn Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Ave Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Two And 77/1X Dollars ($75,172.77). including interest at 10.8% per from the date of such wle. Dated: November X. 2003 For more information, please call: 12.79% per annum. gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wilt be Vickery and Susan K Vickery, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated October 23. 1998, and recorded on October 29. 1998 in instrument 1020X1. in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Nine And 41/IX Dollars ($48,179.41). including interest al 6.375% U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, acxtrding to foe recorded plat thereof, as recorded tn Liber 1 ol Plats on Page 9. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days 0»gee. dated October X, 1997 and recorded November 20. 1997 to Instrument# 1004420. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fik/a Bankers Trust Company of California, N A as Custodian or Trustee by assignment dated October X, 1997 and recorded on June 19. 1998 to Instrument# 1013775. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-One and 44/1X Dollars ($62,221.44) including interest al the rate of the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. the pooling and servicing Agreement, dated as of May 1.2X1. among Credit-Bassed Asset Servicing January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated m City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 1 and 2 of Block 8 of H.J. Kenfield's and wife, to Concord Funding Corporation, mort- degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds. East X.69 teet Johnson II and Nekla K Johnson, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse m Hastings at 1.X PM. on mortgage made by Kathleen A. Mann, a mamed woman and Ora D Mann, a married man. husband Nonce or Mortgage Foreclosure oaic THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shaH be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Defauit has been made in WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard F gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ (CO-PERSONAL 14696 WHtowBrook. 1999, and recorded on July 28. 1999 in instrument 1033094. and assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc as assignee by an assignment dated March 6. 2002 recorded on August 3. 2002 in instrument 1066679, in Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there 11.99% per annum. BATDORFF named personal representative or proposed per­ David: Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 21. is claimed tc be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Six Hundred Fourteen And 33/IX Dollars ($61,614.33), including interest at DAVID (269) 778-3596 ning. Allen, a married man and Unda F. Alton, his wife, Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Mil GARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered st sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Dsfautt has boon mads In mo concHuons or a mortgage maoe oy Anin •. Dougherty and Judith K. Dougherty, husband and wttu, original mortgagors), to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 29. 1999. and recorded on August 4, 1999 In Instrument 1033546, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Homo Loens, inc. as assignee by an assignment dated August 3, 1999 recorded on October 7, 1999 in Instrument 1036299, In Barry County r -I** ~ ~ —— -------eucmgen, on wrwcn rnongege mere claimed to be due at ths date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Six And 27/100 DoHare ($92,686.27), Including Inter­ est at 9.8% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and ths statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said, mortgage will be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1X PM. on January 8, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 13 and 14, Pierson's Aooruon, accoroing to me recoraoo pwn tnoreot in Libor 2 of Plots on Pago 41, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, untess determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6004241a. In which case the redemptton period shall be X deys from the date of such sale. Doted: November X, 2003 For more Information, please call: FC X 248.593.1X2 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Homs Loens, Inc. 30400 Tstegrsph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all unless presented to JAMES BATDORFF AND Vicksburg, Ml 49X7 §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period start bttX days from tbe date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower Dated November 20. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1OX Fite No. 199 0776 Pub: 11/20 - 12/18 the conditions of a mortgage made by William J 48849. Michigan died claims against the estate will be forever barred 517-337-1617 X. Town 2 north, range 7 west; thence west 20 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in LAKE ODESSA. BATDORFF County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed sotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sole, ply* interest. decedent. James: Michigan at 1:X p.m. on January 8, 2004. The premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are oMiano ROAD. Joseph B Backus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O. Box 794. East Lansing Ml 48826 County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. In Uber 3 of Ptats on Page 71. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from The tion of this notice. County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of plats, Page(s) 15. Barry CREDITORS: described tn the mortgage as: Lot X. Block H. Pleasant Shores, recording to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 3 of Plats, on Page 59. including a 1985 Champton Mobile Home some part of them, at public venue at the Barry Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 15, Ammon Eaton Addition to the City of TO Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal repre­ notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry The premises an located in the City of Hastings. NOTICE sonal representative, or to both the probate court at notice is hereby g.ven that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 8, 2004 TO ALL CREDITORS: HOWARD BATDORFF. who lived at 9089 BROWN The property is located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County. Michigan, and is Gordon, husband and wife, to GMAC Mortgage IflUIAHYDUTY. Default has been made to the conditions of a Date of birth: October 12.1932 fees, and also any taxes and Insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sate. mortgage made by Gregory A Gordon and Nicole M 9.25% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, Decedent's RLE NO. 03-23848-DE Estate of HOWARD BATDORFF. DECEASED property, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday. January 8. 2004 at 1X p.m. focal time, at the mam entrance to Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then, due on the mortgage, together with interest at 12.5 per cent, foreclosure costs, attorney Corporation, a Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 19.1997 and recorded June 25. 1997 in Liber 699. Page 618, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California by assignment dated October 25.1997 and record­ ed on January 12. 1998 in Register# 1006280. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundreo Sixty-Two and 50/1X Dollars ($67,862.5) including interest at the rate of ING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE U5ED FOR THAT PUR- AUGUST 25. 2X3 H. Moore, wife and husband, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, to United Companies Lending Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New And 85/IX Dollars ($91.747 85). including interest SX.824.11. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the THIS FIRMS A DEBT COLLECTORAITEMPTLMG IQ COLLECT A PEEL ANY.INFQRMAT1QN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FQR.IMAT PUR­ POSE, PLEAS - CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER PL.0W IF YOU ARE INACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Jersey Corporjtion as assignee by an assignment dated February 8, 20C0 recorded on March 17. 2000 in instrument 1042212. in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now wiH be X days Date: November 19. 2003 Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth C. Moore and Franklin Notice Of Mortgage Ryectowre Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL B2 USED FOR THAT PUR­ that purpose Default has occured to a mortgage made by Eric Phillips and Jennifer Phillips, husband and wife, to First National Bank of America, dated January 15, 2X2 and recorded on January 24. 2X2 in Document No. 1073555. Bany County records. The (Serial #5464042462). The redemptton penod will be six months from the date of sate, but if the property is abandoned under MCL 6X 3241a. in which redemption period (269) 965-7000 MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE-SALE Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT EATON COUNTY OF EATON NOTICE TO CREDITORS This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any informtion obtained wifl be used tor Butcher, Deceased vote Treasurer's report received by voice vote Approval to purchase a sound system, up to $1 000 by voice vote. Approval to disregard purchasing trees for the Building MORTGAGE SALE STATE OF MICHIG AN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 03-23865 DE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING NdVEMBER 12. 2003 - 7:30 P.M. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Twenty-One And 70/1X Dollars ($1X.021.70). including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X PM. on January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated to Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section ; thence South X degrees X minutes 34 seconds West 222629 teet along the West line of the Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence South X degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds West 209.94 feet, along the West ime of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 48 sec­ onds East 243.18 feet, to the centerline of Wbrtneyvtlle Road; thence North X degrees 05 minutes 02 seconds East 212.18 feet, alongJhe centerline ol WhitneyvWe Road: thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 46 seconds West 272.X feet, to the point of beginning, subject to highway right of way for Wbrtneyvtlle Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6X 3241 a. to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated: November 27. 2X3 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1X2 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 4X25-5822 ' Rte #OO4932FO1 to the center ol Highway M-43. and the true point of beginning; thence Northeasterly 299.88 teet along the center of said highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees. 10 minutes, Lw seconds. East 296.75 teet; thence East 1206.5 teet more or less along the North line of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18. to the West 1/8 line of said section; thence North 664 feet more or less along said 1/8 tine to the North bne of said Section 18; thence East 427 teet along said North line of Section 18. thence South 936 teet; simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November X, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company of CaMomia. N Aas Custodian or Trustee. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X Ffc'NB.WW"" ’""WftfiOr-iana o«i«n« NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain moi'^age made by Gloria Untemuth, a single woman mortgagor to Broadmoor Financial Services inc., a Michigan cor­ poration, dated the 2nd day of August A.D., 1396, and recorded to the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of August. A.D.. 1996, In Uber 669 on Pages 323-328, which said mortgage was there­ after on. to wit: the 2nd day of August A.D., 1996, assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, and said assignment was recorded on the 13th day ol August 1996, to the Office of the Register of Deeds tor said County of Barry to Uber 689 on Page 329. and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of sixty-six thousand seven hundred ninetythree and 71/IX dollars ($66,793.71), tor principal and interest and, WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings ^t law or to equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part tl<ereof, and default having taen made whereby the power of sale contained to r>aid mortgage has become oper­ ative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue ol the power of sale contained to said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the Slate of Michigan to such case and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 11th day of December, 2003. at 1X o'dock to the afternoon local time, said mort­ gage wifl be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse to the City of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being the place of hold- tog Circuit Court to said County), of the premises described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said. on said mortgage with the interest thereon 9.06% per annum and afl legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee aflowed by law, and also per annum and al legal coats, charges and expenses. Including the attorney fee b> law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest tn the premises. The premises described to said mortgage are as follows: Property situated to Barry County. State of Michigan, to wit: COMMENCING 10 ROOS. SOUTH THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 49 MIN­ UTES. 47 SECONDS WEST 380.97 FEET; SOUTH 07 DEGREES X MINUTES EAST, 167.32 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 37 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST. 358.82 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 165 FEET TO THE PLACE THENCE OF BEGINNING Commonly known as: 6104 Marsh Road. Shelbyville, Ml 49344 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 6X.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: October X. 2X3 Traverse Mortgage Corporation, assignee of mort­ gage. CHARLES A FORREST JR. Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E. Court St. FLnt. Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4OX THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. �Page 18 - Thursday, November 27. 2003 - The Heating; Banner FUNDING, continued from page 1 in the district, only three will have a new teacher. Cooley said the schools have tried to minimize the effects of the cuts on students. He said quality education is having quality teachers with students, not just funding. The two main issues ahead, Cooley said, arc getting through the second semester and looking forward and adequately planning for the future. However, while the district faces cutting the overall budget, the new Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC) seems to have found a way to thrive. The center is funded through a separate account from the general fund, with money generated from program fees, admission fees, money raised through fund-raisers and from an endowment fund. The Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation pledged $1 million to the center for funding. "h’s unfortunate that you open up a shiny. brand new building at the same time as 13 teachers and five custodial staff are laid off.” Cooley said. The center officially opened its doors in September with features including communi­ ty child care center. Teen Center, meeting rooms, competition size gymnasium, eight lane ’‘stretch” 25-yard swimming pool with separate diving area, swimming pool observa­ tion deck for 300 persons, family and special needs locker room, training room facility for student athletes and an exercise room. The bond for the CERC that was passed by the public in a special millage in 2001 is specifically for the community center and physical renovations in the district. Cooley said the bond money cannot go toward salaries to bring laid-off teachers back. The superintendent said that the money left over in the bond that has helped with renova­ tions has helped further because they could use that money and not take any more out of Turned-on gas valve likely Orangeville explosion cause by Susan Temere Staff Writer A buildup of propane caused the deadly explosion at an Orangeville Township house at 8010 Lindsey Road Oct. 31, but recent investigative information has determined a gas value for a disconnected gas fireplace was in the on position and therefore was the prob­ able cause of the buildup. Linda Wyatt, 62, died at the scene and her husband. Bruce L. Wyatt. 60, expired that Friday night at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He sustained bums over 90 percent of his body. The couple’s son. Bruce A. Wyatt, 35, and his 10-year-old daughter. Kelsey Wyatt, who also resided at the house, are no longer in the hospital. The gas-operated fireplace was moved ear­ lier in the summer, but an open gas line to the fireplace was still present and wide open, said Scott Leroy. State Fire Marshal from the Michigan State Police at the Paw Paw post. It was learned that the family had set off some bug-bomb canisters to self fumigate the home, Leroy said. "Since propellants for fumigation bombs can be flammable, it appears someone attempted to turn gas valves off to make for a safe fumigation process and eliminate an ignition source.” Leroy said. "In so doing, they accidentally turned on instead of off the gas valve leading to the disconnected gas fire­ place.” The main turn-off valve to all the gas lines was outside the house, he said. The ignition source has not been deter­ mined although several sources of ignition were possible, such as static electricity, throwing a light switch, Scott said. “We probably won’t find lhe source of ignition because of the large amount of dam­ age,” said Sgt. Bill House of the Michigan State Police post in Hastings. "Everything was destroyed.” The investigation is winding down, Leroy said. "It appears to be an accident,” Leroy said. "No criminal ramifications have been found. I foresee it being closed shortly.” A’rd/ / Malt SEASONED HARDWOOD: LOFT APARTMENT: $375 a CALEDONIA 2YR OLD $30 face cord. (517)852-9072 month. No pets, security* de­ RANCH: 189 acre 2^00mj. posit. (269)792-6357 ft finished space. 3 Bed­ room, 2-1/2 bath, central air, vaulted ceilings, 1st floor FOR SALE 1991 Toro reel laundry, underground sprin­ master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ 2 FREE GARAGE SALE kling k fenced in yard, re­ tion. $6,000. CaU '269)948­ signs with your ad that runs duced $189,900. (616)318in any of our papers. Get j438 4190. them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At HASTINGS: 438 Madison. FOR SALE 1999 Toro reel the front counter. Huge 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, master 7-Gang, reel mowers, big living room, formal din­ good condition, $9,000. Call ning room, big kitchen, new (269)948-4190. FOR SALE 2001 Sebring paint k carpet throughout. LXL 4 door, 1 owner, 39,000 New furnace with central FOR SALE Cushman Aera­ miles. A/C, cruise, keyless air. House is move in condi­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point remote, CD player. Exterior tion. Asking $94,500. Cali hitch. Great shape, $1,200. is silver with dark gray inte­ (6161291-5064. Call (269)948-4190. rior. In excellent condition, Jnh\ Wanted $11,900. CaU (269)948-7921 FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon for more information. QUALITY REPAIRS in sprayer, skid mount, 5hp roofing, carpentry, plumb­ Briggs k Stratton engine, ing, windows, insulation k $1,000. Call (269)948-4190. ENERGETIC SELF START­ more. No job too small, in­ ER: required to work in in­ sured. Free estimates, 20vrs. JOHN DEERE 2240: dustrial environment. Strong experience, (269)795-3045 4500hrs. Turf tires, $7,500. work ethics. Duties include anytime.__________________ Must sell, call (269)948-4190. collecting water/oil samples, lit Ip Wanted DRIVER: additional CDL B 2 BEDROOM LOWER: in drivers needed. Looking for Hastings, Northeastern dependable customer service school all utilities included, oriented person with chauf­ MOBILE HOME FOR feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ $650. (269)804-9329 SALE 2bd., 2 bath, mature cense. Good working envi­ trees. Ready for your horses, ronment. (616)248-7729 $68,500. (269)763-2786 HASTINGS 4 MAINTENANCE Immedi­ ate opening at Buskirk Lum­ 1YR. NEW: DUAL RECLIN­ ber Co. in Freeport. HandsER (NORWALK) COUCH. on repair and preventative BOUGHT AT $1,700. SELL­ maintenance programs. 5 ING FOR $1,100. CALL years minimum mainte­ (269)948-7921. nance experience required. Mechanical and Electrical FRIGIDAIRE EXCELLENT skills a must. Hours will CONDITION: electric vary based on maintenance stacked washer/dryer, extra schedules and mill opera­ large capacity, heavy duty 2 tion. Send resume to: Linda speed, 3/4hp motor, $550 Groves, Buskirk Lumber Co. obo. (269)945-3469 395 54th St. SW, Grand Rap­ ids, Ml. 49548. Hlt'lllt S( / >7< < \ DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with 6 YEAR OLD PAINT or without children. Call MARE, $1,200. (269)948-8943 (616)345-1173. \h\ci Hani <in\ TIDY HOME CLEANING FOR SALE: great Country SERVICE meeting all your Home, 3/4 bedrooms, 2 cleaning needs. Weekly, bath, home office, huge liv­ monthly or just that one time ing room with fieldstone occasion. All workers are fireplace, beautiful hard­ bonded. Serving Barry, Kent wood floors, dining/family­ Counties since 1985. Call room, large oak kitawn with (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ lots of storage, 2 three-sea­ 8508. son rooms, attached garage with above storage, large playhouse, paved GET MORE NEWS! bam, Subscribe to the Hastings drive, dty utilities, new roof, Banner. Only $25 per year in newer furnace/ac, all on 35 Barr,- County. Phone (269) acres in the village of Nash­ ville, Easy commute, 945-9554. $149,900. Cali for details (517)623-5345 or toll free 877-623-5345. the general fund. The funds that have gone from the general fund toward the rec center is only a few thou­ sand dollars, Cooley said. At press time, spe­ cific numbers on the center were not made available. Cooley said the school system's current small fund balance of $500,000 is something Board of Education is trying to make healthi­ er.. The general fund balance has been spent on previous programs like an extra art teacher. Cooley said the school is not a bank and needs to provide programs for the students. Andrew D. Knight. 28, of Hastings, was sentenced Thursday. Nov. 20, in Barry County Circuit Court to two to 15 years in prison for second-degree criminal sexual con­ duct with a person under 13 years old. He was ordered to register as a sex offend­ er. He was given credit for 53 days served in jail. Knight earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of a first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge. The mother of the victim said Knight put her family through suffering. "He always said my daughter was like his own child.” the mother said. "She’ll have mental problems for the rest of her life for what he d d to her. "How could you think of doing such a crime to my daughter?” the mother asked Knight. "She was just a baby.” Knight's attorney, William Doherty, asked the judge for a jail sentence that would allow Knight to receive treatment and help for his sickness. Knight said he was sorry. In otf^er recent court business: • Matthew A. Davis, 26, of Grand Blanc was sentenced to two to five years in prison for breaking and entering a garage on Serenity Drive with intent to commit a larce­ nyin another case. Davis was sentenced to 23 months to five years in prison for larceny by­ stealing a CD player in a vehicle. The sentences arc to run concurrent with each other. Davis earlier pleaded guilty to the two charges in exchange for dismissal of breaking and entering a pole bam on Moe Road with intent to commit a larceny and being a habit­ ual offender, second notice, and another habitual offender, second notice. Davis’s attorney, Amy Kuzava, said his offenses are related to his drug history. She also said Davis is breaking into garages and vehicles, not people’s homes. Davis said he doesn’t commit crimes unless he’s using drugs or alcohol. "Whatever sentence I’m given, I’H use it to get my life back in order,” Davis said. • James N. Whittaker, 28, of Plainwell, was sentenced to two years probation for posses­ sion of heroin. He was given 7411 status, under which his record will be expunged after serving the sen­ tence. Whittaker earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of habitual offender, third notice. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said he did not agree with the prosecu­ tor’s recommended sentence, but would fol­ low the recommendation. “If you want to kill yourself using heroin, it’s up to you." Fisher said. • Ryan L. Miller, 22, of Middleville, was sentenced to 83 months to 15 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct. Assistant prosecutor Douglas Gutscher said Miller has an extensive criminal back­ ground as a juvenile. “He’s a serious threat to the community at large,” said Gutscher. Miller’s defense attorney, David Makled, agreed that Miller has a criminal history but said in this case Miller didn’t take advantage of a 15-year-old girl, instead the girl was involved in the situation. Miller said he wanted to get a grant to go to college. “I do feel remorse," Miller said. “It was wrong. I’m making goals to better myself.” Fisher said Miller created a poor record for himself and is a threat. • Sentencing was delayed until Dec. 4 for Tina L. Stahle. 43. of Shelbyville. Stahle earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of methadone in exchange for dropping charges of selling cocaine and opium and habitual offender, fourth notice. Stahle's attorney, Amy Kuzava, said Stahle does have a history of drug abuse but has taken steps on her own to address the prob­ lem, without anyone forcing her. "Stahle was not involved in the sale of drugs,” Kuzava said. “She wasn’t even home.” Stahle said she has been clean for three years and is set to start intensive outpatient therapy through Pathfinder in Kent County, where she now resides. “I came from a family with a history of drug abuse." Stahle said. “My sister said she would take me anywhere I want to go like AA meetings.” "Two years ago, my husband became very "Our job is to take revenue and spend it on students in a responsible way," Cooley said. One program that the rec center offers that is also linked to the center’s funding account includes the one-ycar contract for the YMCA to run the Teen Center and youth swim les­ sons. The Teen Center includes the “Teen Council” and intramural sports, which are run through the YMCA. The funds that go toward the project from the CERC are for 75 percent of the Teen Center Director’s salary, with the YMCA raising the remaining 25 percent. ill.” she said. “And 1 didn’t know how to reach out to my family.” Fisher ordered an evaluation of Stahle for the possibility of attending Barry County’s Drug Court program. • Philip V. Roblyer, 34, of Delton, was sen­ tenced to three months in jail and two years probation for each conviction of possession of marijuana and the sale/manufacture of mari­ juana. He was given credit for 94 days served in jail. The sentences arc to be served concurrent to each other. Roblyer earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in two separate cases in exchange for dismissal of a charge for the sale and manu­ facture of marijuana, four rented counts of operating a methamphetamine kb, two counts of the sale and manufacture of meth and maintaining a drug house. Roblyer’s attorney, Mark Doster, said Roblyer has a strong family that will support him and this will help him be successful on probation. “He has a good employment history,” Doster said. “And he is receptive to rehabili­ tation.” Dave Storms, YMCA director, said that the popularity of the Teen Center is “unreal” and that it continues to grow with the guidance of the "Teen Council." At Teen Center nights, admission is free. All the funds from swimming passes and use of games go to the CERC. For the youth swim lesson programs the YMCA provides the instructors and*pays the rec center for use of the lifeguards. Even as the CERC continues to grow in use. Cooley said that overall, "We (school) will be all right" • ** Roblyer said he was ready to go home and be the father he should be. Fisher replied that Roblyer can not be a good father if he is using meth. "The state will take your children away from you," Fisher said. "And your children will see what you do. Then, they’ll be in the same situation you find yourself in.” • Chastity A. Roblyer, 26, of Reed City, was sentenced to two days in jail and two years probation for possession of metham­ phetamine and maintaining a drug house. She was given credit for two days served in jail. Roblyer pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of four similar counts of maintaining a meth lab, two related counts of the sale/manufacture of meth and posses­ sion of marijuana. • A bench warrant was issued for Nathon J. Sims, 20, of Dorr, for failing to appear at a show cause hearing for non-payment of fines and court costs. Sims was on probation for seduction. • A Dec. 4 hearing was scheduled for Terry L. Traister, Jr., 22, of Dowling, for violating his probation by failing to report in September and October to his probation offi­ cer and for failing to pay court assessments. He is on probation for operating a vehicle while impaired and resisting and obstructing a police officer. Vermontville man held on meth charge VERMONTVILLE TWP. — A 31-yeai old Vermontville man was arrested Tuesday after a methamphetamine lab was discovered in Vermontville Township by the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. ■ h . Spencer Lee Shumaker, 31, of Vermontville, was arraigned in Eaton County District Court, charged with operating a meth lab, possession of meth and having a meth lab with hazardous waste. Authorities said Deputy Don Haga smelled chemical odors coming from a home in the 7000 block of Round Lake at 2:30 a.m. Nov. 25. A search warrant was obtained and com­ ponents for a meth lab were found, along with one to two grams of methamphetamine. Tri­ County Metro assisted in the search of the home. Bond was set at $50,000. Man held for Inappropriate touching HASTINGS — Hastings police are investigating a complaint of criminal sexual conduct in the 100 block of S. Church Street Wednesday evening, Nov. 19. Police said they were contacted after a 12-year-old girl from Middleville told her parents about the incident A 21-year-old Hastings man, who was identified with the help of Hastings library staff, inappropriately touched the girl at the library. The man is an acquaintance of the victim. The case has been turned over to the Bany County prosecutor’s office. Ave accidents caused by weather HASTINGS — As slippery street conditions worsened iate Monday afternoon. Nov. 24. five accidents occurred within minutes of each other. Two vehicles crashed into poles at Michigan Avenue and Apple Street and East State and Center streets, said Hastings Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. Three two-car accidents at the intersections of Broadway and Apple. Market and Green streets and in the 600 block of S. Hanover occurred within 20 minutes starting at 3:50 p.m. No injuries were reported. “Motorists need to re-adust to their winter driving mode,” Leedy said. “We forget what it’s like after driving for several months on safe road conditions. The first step is to slow down. Then, allow yourself additional driving time to reach your destination.” He said the Department of Public Services went to work on the city roads almost imme­ diately. Delton man ‘critical' after crash JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A 62-year-old Delton nun was listed in critical condition at Battle Creek Health Systems after his vehicle was struck Monday. Nov. 24. Keith Mead was westbound on Pifer Road near Banfield when Tracy Payne. 33. of Delton lost control of her eastbound vehicle on the ice-covered road, crossed the center line and crashed into his vehicle, said Michigan Stale Police at the Hastings Post. Payne was treated at Battle Creek Health Systems and released. BAP RY TOWNSHIP - The vehicle of a 17-ycar-old Plainwell woman slipped off the road because of slick road conditions and struck a tree Monday. Nov. 24. Dakeitha Farrah was driving north on Kellogg School Road when the wind pushed her car off the road causing her to hit the tree, repotted Michigan State Police al the Hastings Post. Farrah was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Icy roads cause Thomapple crashes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A two-car accident occurred on icy roads Monday afternoon, Nov. 24, at M-37 Highway near Garbow Road due to another accident. Richard Irwin, 40. of Hastings was slowing for an accident in front of him on M-37 when he was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Carol Leski, 36, of Middleville. No Injuries in M-66/M-79 crash NASHVILLE — A 29-year-old driver from Lansing was cited for failure to yield right­ of-way in a two-car accident at the comer of M-66 and M-79 highways last Friday. The driver was westbound on M-79 when he stopped at the comer. He stated to police he saw the southbound vehicle on M-66. which was driven by a 57-year-old man from Ontario, but thought he was farther down the road and pulled out in front of it No injuries were reported at the time of the accident. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 27. 2003 — Page 19 Local 4-Hers rally against state threat Area 4-H members and leaders held signs and walked in front of the courthouse in Hastings Sunday to raise public awareness of the potential elimination of the stale 4-H pro­ gram. As Governor Jennifer Granholm attempts to balance the state budget, one of the items being discussed for possible reduction, or even elimination, is the Michigan Stale University Extension program. It's the MSU Extension office in each county that runs the 4-H program. The youth, representing geographic area.*: as far spread as Plainwell. Middleville and Dowling, ranged in ages from 9 to 19 years. They held signs with sayings like "Save 4-H" and "Write a Letter" to encourage drivers-by to write their legislators and Gov. Granhohn. expressing dismay that the program may be canceled. At area merchants. 4-Hers handed out fly­ ers containing their brief message and the addresses and fax numbers w here the letters DOCK, continued from page 15-----term variance could be granted on this point. Scott Feighner said without approval to keep going, the business would be in diffi­ culty due to the normal business cycle required to keep the operation going. Fabrication of docks takes place in the fall. In the early winter months, the products are marketed at shows. Over lhe summer, dis­ tribution is the major activity. Ken Feighner pleaded that something be done to allow them to continue, even if it was short term. Size and activity of the business could be limited by a special use permit, so that a move to an industrial district elsewhere would be more viable. A site plan review, building size, approval by the Health Department, parking and MDOT drive per­ mit issues, would need approval prior to granting a special use. Building and Health issues need to be addressed before any other steps are taken. McManus said. Land to the north, across M-79 is owned by the family and Scott Feighner would like to expand with a larger facility there as early as next fall. He said his nearest large competitor is in Minnesota, which hires 150 employees. Feighner said they were now distributing docks to 17 stales. He estimat­ ed they might grow to a size that could hire as many as 14 people in four years and grow larger in 15 years. The issue of rczonmg to an industrial zone may come up if further expansion is to occur on the family land. Growih is antici­ pated in the near future, and may involve requesting rezoning. This would be in con­ flict with the present master plan. Rezoning may have an improved chance for approval if rezoning to industrial along the M-79 cor­ ridor is advocated in the master planning process, now under way. This could take three to four years, which may not be soon enough for the Feighners. and they may have to move to another area where indus­ trial sites are already an option. Scott said he would prefer to move as close as possi­ ble. for the least disruption of the operation. He said he prefers not to move to Hastings. He thought industrial land might be available this side of Nashville, or land south of Hastings on M-37 might work. He wants a location on a road without seasonal restrictions. The next step may be a special use request if the application is pursued by the Feighners. The date to hear this request is not yet scheduled, but it could be as early as two weeks at Monday. Dec. 8. should be sent. The walkers said their concern is that most people don't know that 4-H is run through the MSU Extension offices. 4-H isn't an indi­ vidual program, but part of the "Extension" system set in place more than 100 years ago by Congress in an effort to get lhe most upto-date agricultural and related information into the hands of the people in each county through land-grant universities such as MSU However, the kids these days aren't just growing com or raising cows for the fair. Some of the project areas represented by lhe walkers included public speaking, commodi­ ties marketing, foreign affairs, computer generated graphics, animal genetics, green­ house management, shooting sports, and mechanical engineering. Afterward, several of the Hare Raiser’s Club members were off to make 300 Christmas cards for the Veteran's Hospital as part of "Make a Difference Day". The walkers endured a short rain shower, but in general they said they were very pleased with the response to their signs. "4- 11 people are a real thumbs-up kind ol peo­ ple." remarked one walker. "Some of them honked, but lots of them just gave us a thumbs-up." "I hope everyone who honked or waved will write a letter." said one of the younger 4-Hers This year, in the area (Barry. Kalamazoo. Allegan, and Caihoun counties) there are a total of almost 5.(MM> children involved in 4­ H programs. Anyone interested in more information about 4-H may contact the Barry County Extension office at (269) 945-1388. The addresses to write or fax in the next two weeks arc: • Governor Jennifer M. Granholm. PO Box 30013. Lansing. Ml 48909. Fax: 517­ 335-6863 • All Stale Representatives mail to: House Office Building. PO Box 30014. Lansing. Ml 48909-7514 Rep. Gary Newell. -Fax. 517-373-6979 • All State Senators mail to: PO Box 30036. Lansing. Ml 48909-7536. • Senator Patricia Birkholz. Fax: 517-373­ 5839. Trying to get the word out are (from left) Jared Lindberg, Ben Stenger and Nathan Hinkle. WANT TRUCKS?? 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LESPA represents custodians, secretaries, mechanics, food service, paraprofessionals and trans­ portation employees. Besides wages and ben­ efits. subcontracting and “No Child Left Behind” qualifications remain as key issues. There are 127 members in LESPA. According to the MEA press release, units arc put on its critical list w ncn efforts to reach a contract stall or when bargaining has been protracted and unproductive. 98 GMC 1500 X-CAB Z-71 SI 350 ONI* EXCELLENT CONDITION 00 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2500 4X4 67K LEATHER 6 0 V-fl HAS EVETTrtrtNG' $23,995 ‘15,995 PLUS TAX. TITLE & LICENSE Dreisbach PONTIAC GMC 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings Call (269) 948-8000 Today! www.drelsbochmotors.com Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Eric Dreisboch President Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Barrie Signs. Soles SALES HOURS Mon 4 Wed unttiB Tue. Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday unhl noon Ryan Madden. Sales Amy Piper Sales SCWVICf HOURS. Mon 4 Wed 8-7 Chris Silverman. Finance Mgr Tue. Thu 4 Fn 8-5 �Page 20 - Thursday. November 27. 2003 - The Hastings Banner SPELLING BEE, continued from page 14 The bee brought in $ 1.800 and after expens­ es. proceeds will he used to help tutor individ­ uals throughout the county who require read­ ing. language or instructional assistance. The library 's silent auction for book-theme baskets and holiday decorations earned SI.361. which Is earmarked for the Capital Campaign account for a new library building. “Il was a great night.” said Assistant Librarian Susan Smith. Emmalene McConnell, chairperson of the spelling bee. agreed. “It was successful. There was a lol of enthu­ siasm." she said. “Sighs, nervous giggles and looks of deep concentration came from the high-spirited competitors as they anxiously spelled out words like calliope. Pegasus, lozenge and thievery for a crowd of around 160 people who anxiously awaited the final round and champi­ onship team.” The runner-up team of Lynn McConnell and Ken Smith, representing Bosley Pharmacy , put up a good fight. There were middle school, high school and college students, as well as community leaders who participated in the event. The Rev. Michael Anton of Grace Lutheran Church was a good sport when he agreed to step in at the last minute to complete a team Other spellers were Courtney Wakley. Josh Wescott, Brooke Sheldon. Molly Bcnningfield. Sarah Frantz. Catherine Fisher. Alex Larson. Taylor Raymond. Amanda Sink. Devon Borror. Ellyn Main. Paige Herrington. Liz Lenz. Shelly Hart. Deb Cooley. Mike Goggins. Fritz Lowe. Diane Brown. Brandon Schwartz. Darrell Hawbaker. David Lewis. Harry Docle. Carla Neil. Brendan Lomas. Steve Werdon. Michelle Newton. Virgie Ammerman. Betsy Acker. Lyndy Prior. Karel Asbury. Karen Goebel. Haley Tuinstra. Tess Nugent. L'Oreal Gironda. Joe Sleevi and Tim Etter. Other team sponsors w ho prov ided financial support were the GFWC-Hastings Women's Club. Walker. Fluke & Sheldon; Dr Jim Atkinson. Dr. Lynn McConnell. Drs. Bloom & Bloom. Renner Law Office. Lawrence and Judith Kensington. Hastings City Bank. Michael D Humphreys. Hastings Mutual Insurance. Barry Intermediate School District. Hastings Public Library. Pennock Hospital. Hastings Rotary Club. MainStreet Savings Bank. Progressive Graphics. Kellogg Community College and Hastings Flower Shop. The Reminder and Banner were thanked for publicity to promote the event as well as Literacy Council members and the custodial staff at Hastings High. Dr. Jim Atkinson was the master of cere­ monies. Judges were Audrey Renner. Jan Drolen and Connie Semerad. “Punch and tasty treats were served by the Welcome Comers Church ladies with fixxi donated by Felpausch Food Center.” McConnell said. A hall at the school was transformed into a trip down “Holiday Lane" for the event. Balloon trees, lighted and decorated Christmas trees, pine cone wreaths, center­ pieces. a cornucopia with candles, door hang­ ings. swags and various theme baskets adorned the hall Many of those decorations were donated for the library 's auction. Tweny-nine “extremely creative" entries were donated, said Susan Smith. The library expanded the auction to include holiday decorations this year. One was “an astonishing" cornucopia centerpiece, donated by Coleman Insurance. One of the many delightful baskets this year had a "Gingerbread Boy" theme and included a kit to make a gingerbread house, cookie cut­ lers and a gingerbread candle i Assistant Editor Elaine Gilbert contributed to this article). GM Employee Prices to the general public on all remaining 2003 models! Sisters Kathy Maurer (left), of Hastings, and Terri Scott-Etter, of Middleville, emerged as the top spellers in the Community Spelling Bee. They were sponsored by Sand Ridge Bank. Council hopes to encourage local shopping During “ the month ‘ of November, S100 from the sale of every New & Used vehicle will be donated to the United Way by Susan Temere Staff Writer In light of lhe upcoming Holiday shopping season and to provide the most welcome and inviting conditions for shoppers in downtown Hastings, Mayor Frank Campbell and lhe city council suspended parking enforcement again this year between Friday. Nov. 28 and Wednesday. Dec. 31. except for handicap parking. The suspension is only for those streets between Court and Apple and Broadway and Michigan Avenue as well as downtow n parking lots. In other business Monday evening, lhe city council: 03 Pontiac Grand Am GT V-6 AUTO. CHROME TECH WHEELS SUN ROOF. SPOILER. WAS $23,995 4,961’ 03 Pontiac Montana 03 GMC Yukon XL 4x4 SLT POWER DOOR. FRONT & REAR A/C. 2ND ROW CAPTAINS CHAIRS. 6 DISC CD CHANGER. REAR PARKING AID. WAS $30.105 TOW PKG. 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Reffett is a retired postal carrier. He started last week. ° Heard that Chief Jerry Sarver is back home recuperating from injuries sustained while vacationing in Florida. He is in therapy, but is working a few hours a week. ° Heard a report from Deputy Chief Mike Leedy that the department issued 71 tickets in October. Of the 71. 25 tickets were for mov­ ing violations while 46 were non-moving. A total of 52 arrests were made for the month, and they received 347 complaints ° Learned that 18 grant applications have been distributed for the Downtown Development Authority’s Facade Improvement Grant Program and two appli­ cations have been submitted. Also. 25 busi­ ness owners in the downtown area attended the program workshop. 0 Was informed that interviews for a new community development director are com­ plete. The city manager plans to make an offer to a candidate before the next council meeting. c Rescinded the resolution that authorized paying off 1992 revenue bonds issued for the water supply and sewage disposal system (the city’s water plant) with a portion of cash reserves. The city may need to use the funds for financing a high pressure district on the north side of the city (north of Woodlawn Avenue). The payoff would have saved about $90,000 in reduced interest on the bonds. However, the bonds will be refinanced, which will produce a $30 000 savings. Mansfield said. It appears lhe city may need to establish such a district within the next few years depending on development in the area. It would require installation of booster pumps, piping and valves, which could cost as much as $340,000. 0 Approved a request by Mike Suter to pur­ chase a 50 foot strip of land adjacent to his current site in the Hastings Business Park to expand his existing facility. ° Aw arded a contract to & Works for pro­ fessional services to resolve a discrepancy in the water and sewer system. They will assist the city in analyzing the billing and altering records for utility systems. The city is experi­ encing periodic discrepancies between the billed and plant metered utility volumes. Jeff Mansfield, city manager, said he hopes Williams & Works can assist him in identify­ ing the cause of the discrepancy. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... Tue Thu & Fn 8-5 269-945-9554 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-12-04.pdf 7a4c75a0b13176b3531a5e5dff89cbd4 PDF Text Text HASTIKGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST Village election candidates file Fight the MACHINE, shop locally Saxon & Panther winter previews See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Stories on Page 10-13 The Hastings VOLUME 150. No. 48 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, December 4, 2003 PRICE 50C Bay Pointe earns green light for inn NEWS BRIEFS Holiday Home Tour planned for Sunday Six area homes and a bed and break­ fast will be featured during this Sunday's Hastings Holiday Home Tour from 1:30 , to 5 p.m. Proceeds from the event will again benefit the proposed Green Gables Haven, a domestic violence shelter for Barry County. Dorothy Conklin and April Tubbs are tour co-chairpersons. For more information, call Conklin al 948-2113. Barry County Transit will be available to take tour visitors to the homes. Those I who wish to take the Transit should park their vehicles in the parking lot of Furst Presbyterian Church at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. Three buses will pick up and drop off tour visitors at that parking lot. Tickets for the tour are $8 per person and may be purchased in advance or on the day of the tour at any of the tour homes. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Heart's Desire gift shop. County Seat Lounge. MacLeod’s Chiropractic Center or the Adrounie House, all in Hastings. Homes on the tour are: Gary and Carta \ Rizor, 275 W. Brogan Road; David and Jsmell Pillar, 202 S. Park St; Mike and Kathy MacLeod. 1509 S. Broadway; Bryan and Becky Dean, 1823 N. Jefferson; David and Mary McQueen. 1120 S. Church St.; Jennifer Matthews. 1615 Pleasant View Drive; and Adrounie House, a bed and breakfast owned by Don and April Tubbs, 126 S. Broadway. Circle Pines is 1st Friday topic Circle Pines Center Director Devon Greyson will be guest speaker at the next First Friday forum at noon Dec. 5 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Greysoi. will talk about the Circle Pines and what it does. She says the cen­ ter, a nonprofit, cooperative education and recreation center and summer camp, is an often overlooked and misunder­ stood asset to Barry County. She graduated in 1997 with a bachelor of arts degree with honors in women’s studies and musicology at Oberlin Colkge. She has been director at Circle Pines Center near Delton since February and before that she was services and devel­ opment manager. Before coming to Barry County. Grey*ion was women's advocate and per­ petrators' group monitor for the Templum Domestic Violence Agency in Cleveland. She also was an assistant teacher at Head Start. Oberlin, Ohio Greyson was residential counselor, Reese Lamb Youth Center crisis and evaluation shelter for court adjudicated youth in Tigard, Oregon. She first became involved with Circle Pines in 1997 and 1998 as kitchen man­ ager. She also has been known for musi­ cal talent and was director of a musical recently in Hastings. Senior citizens invited to DK A special senior citizens’ day will be held from 8 a m. to noon at Delton Kellogg High School Wednesday Dec. 17. Lots of food and fun entertainment are planned, all free of charge. Food will be catered by Delton Kellogg High school students. Entertainment will be provided by the staff and students at DKHS. All senior citizens are welcome. More NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 A holiday bonfire with recorded Christmas music playing in the background was a new addition to the Delton Hometown Christmas festivities Tuesday night. Members and friends of the Delton Rotary with help from local Boy Scouts kept the fires burn­ ing. See more photos bn Page 3. (Photo by Flaine^Gilbert) ( by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Construction on a new hotel to replace the Bay Pointe Restaurant at Gun Lake will begin next month. The Barry County Planning Commission, in a special meeting Monday afternoon, reviewed and approved the site plan for the new Bay Pointe inn. Mike Powers, who bought the property and building recently from Roy Martin, was introduced to the committee and community at the beginning of the meeting. Powers explained that he had not had his name released as buyer of the property because he had not resigned until dial day. He stressed that he and his family were com­ mitted to the project, already lived on the lake and planned to spend the rest of their lives at Bay Pointe. His attorney, Jim Kinney, did most of the talking for the applicants as the plans for the new Bay Pointe Inn were discussed. Kinney opened his remarks by pointing out that listing on the state or national regis­ ter of historic buildings does not protect a building from being demolished. Such list­ ings are only a way for owners to take advantage of certain tax advantages. Library Board, DDA looking at 3 sites "This is not a Motel 6. There will be no prostitutes on the sidewalk.” Fired-up for Christmas by David T. Young Editor The Hastings Library Board is seriously examining three potential sites for a new facility, and it’s getting a little help from the Hastings Downtown Development Authority. The Library Board a couple of years ago attempted to have a new facility built on East Mill Street, but that would have necessitated closing the street from Jefferson east to Michigan Avenue. The plan was roundly crit­ icized publicly, prompting library officials to go back to the drawing board and seek alter­ native locations. Since then the top three sites identified have been; • The True Value lawn and garden store building on the cast side of Bollwood Street. • The old city garage, not far from the cur­ rent City Hall building. • What was known as Mama B's. adjacent to City Hall on East State Street. The DDA reviewed all three sites and recently made recommendations to the Library Board. Brenda Tecgardin. president of the Library Board, said. “We are in the middle of negoti­ ations and we're still concentrating on these three site." The DDA has found the city garage site to be too small and it would require extensive and expensive renovations to the building. The True Value site was thought to have problems with topography because it sits on the side of a hill. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the property would require massive site grading, which would be costly. Mansfield also said a major electrical dis­ tribution line runs through the site, which wasn't a problem for True Value, but would be for a new library. “This forces the library back to the hill and it would cost hundreds of thousands of dol­ lars." Yet another potential problem is an enclosed Fall Creek underneath the properly. Mansfield said the DDA even took a look at purchasing the adjacent site to open up more space and avoid the hill, but acquisition costs for using both locations would be too high. Of the three proposed sites, the former Mama B's restaurant property was rated the best bet. It is relatively small, but owned by the city, so acquisition costs would be saved. Engineers Fishbeck. Thompson. Can- and Huber did a “footprint" study of the proposed 20.000-square-foot facility with some room left over for a parking lot. It is believed it could accommodate what is sought. However, this site still has some environ­ mental issues because it formerly was a gas See LIBRARY, page 2 See BAY POINTE, page 2 Music volunteer issue unresolved for Barry COA Dr. Carlson named to FIA Board The standoff between volunteer musician Harland Nye and the Barry County Commission on Aging apparently remains at a standstill, but behind the scenes attorneys are exploring avenues for a satisfactory solu­ tion. Nye was banned from volunteering u the COA by the agency’s executive director. Tammy Pennington, who has documented four separate incidents in which Nye alleged­ ly made “racially inappropriate remarks to a minority COA staff person. Nye’s attorney. James Kinney, has main­ tained that his client has been unjustly accused of referring to a COA minority staff person as "a slave” and “token minority." Kinney has said Nye was not acting with racist intent, as Pennington has inferred. Kinney last summer sent “a notice of intent to sue" the COA and Pennington, individual­ ly. on behalf of Nye for reasons of defama­ tion and “false light" unless five demands were met. At this point, a lawsuit has not been filed and both sides arc trying to resolve the situa­ tion outside the courtroom. COA Board Chairman Chuck Semerad said Wednesday the “ballgame” is in the hands of Nye’s attorney and the County Board of Commissioners' attorney. by David T. Young Editor Dr. R. Troy Carlson has been appointed to the Barry County Family Independence Agency Board for Barry County. Carlson, a Hastings family practitioner, was named by State FIA Director Nannetle M. Bowler to a three-year term on the board, replacing Jan Geiger, who had served four, three-year terms, beginning in 1991. Her term ended Oct. 31. so Dr. Carlson will be able to join the board at its next meeting. The other two members of the three-person board arc Shirley Rugg and Dr. V. Harry Adrounie. The latter two are appointed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Carlson’s post is appointed by the state. All three sene staggered three-year terms. Don Rewa. director of the Barry County FIA. said he received the letter from Bowler on Wednesday. Nov. 26. announcing the appointment. He said he doesn't know much about Carlson, but said. “I look forward to having a positive relationship w ith him.” Rewa said of the outgoing Geiger. “She prosided excellent sen ice and demonstrated great leadership for our agency's board. She See FIA. page 2 — Attorney James Kinney "No law prohibits demolition." Kinney told the commission. He also told them that lire historic Bay Pointe Restaurant building has been offered to Charlton Park. Planning Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie, who also serves on the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, was asked if Chariton Park would accept the building. Mackenzie replied. "We have not voted on this specifically, but it is our unwritten understanding that we won’t accept new buildings if we don’t have the funds to finish construction of them on ti»e Chariton Park site." Kinney and Powers both said during the meeting they were willing to talk to anyone Dr. R. Troy Carlson, as he appeared at a recent First Friday forum. See C 0A, page 17 �Pago 2 - Thursday. December 4. 2003 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Thornapple Wind Band concert set Seniors’ Christmas party is Dec. 11 The Thomapple Wind Band’s next con­ cert will be at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7, at the Hastings High School lecture hail. The band, under the direction of Joseph LaJoye. seeks new members who have musical experience, including string instru­ mentalists. Members of the adult ensemble come from as far away as Rockford, but arc mainly from the Thomapple River area. Membership is open to any post-high school age musician who can commit to the ichearsal and performance schedule. All instrumentation is welcome, but the band especially needs clarinet and percussion players. A child care program (Sl/child) held near ti»e band room, is available for rehearsals. The Thomapple Wind Band is a non­ profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the surrounding communi­ ty. There is no funding other than donations received at the concerts. For more information on liow to get involved or to borrow an instrument if need­ ed. call Kim Domke (945-9181) or LaJoye (945-9766). All senior citizens in Barry County are invited to attend the county-wide Christmas party Thursday, Dec. 11, at the COA, 320 W. Woodlwan Ave.. Hastings, starting at 10:30 a.m. There will be a "Nordic" theme this year, with entertainment, prizes and a turkey din­ ner with all the trimmings prepared by Honk and Della Keeler. A $3.50 donation per person will be requested at the door For reservations, phone the COA at 269­ 948-4856 by Dec. 4. Holiday decorating contest scheduled Local residents and businesses in the Middleville. Thomapple. Irving. Freeport, and Yankee Springs areas can help create a county wide "Holly Jolly Christmas this year by participating in the auiiual decorat­ ing contest sponsored by the Parry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Any resident who wants to have his or her home judged on Dec. 4 and 5 must obtain a contest form. Applications are available by calling the chamber office at 945-5424. Parade applications are available at the chamber offices. Businesses have it just a little easier. As long as they are located in the core down­ town area, their building's decorations will be judged by a qualified group of people who know the area well. Businesses will be judged by representa­ tives of the Barry County Law Enforcement Team. Businesses which are out of the main downtown area and who would like to have their decorations judged can call the cham­ ber to leave their address. Bernard Society to meet Monday People who attend the Bernard Historical Society’s Christmas meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec 8 are asked to bring a favorite decoration or ornament to show and discuss and a $3 or $4 gift for a gift exchange. The public is invited. The meeting will be held in the Delton Kellogg Middle School library. The Society’s Board meeting will be held at 6:15 p.m. that same evening. The Society will also conduct its annual Greens Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Dec. 5 and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 6 at National City Bank in Delton. Besides holiday greenery, the group will have stock­ ing staffer items, pies and baked goods. The sale is a major fund-raiser for the society. Legislative Coffee slated for Monday The next Legislative Coffee program will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Senator Patty Birkholz; State Representative Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any con­ cerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to attend. Humane Society giving out straw The Barry County chapter of the Humane Society will be giving out free straw for doghouses in the winter from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the new shelter facility at the end of Industrial Park Drive. The straw will be available on a firstcome. first-served basis. The Humane Society reminds all dog owners whose pets are outdoors for long periods of time that furnishing the animals with adequate covered protection and food and water is critical. Bringing dogs inside during bitter cold winter weather is advised by the Humane Society. ILR luncheon set for Dec. 5 The Institute for Learning in Retirement will have a luncheon and social time from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. at the Kellogg Community College campus center just west of Hastings on M-179. The luncheon meeting is open to interest­ ed persons over age 50. Cost is $8 per per­ son registration, requested prior to the date. Payment may be made at Fehsenfeld Center or by mail or at the door the day of the luncheon. The program will be Diana Stampler talk­ ing about Michigan one room schoolhouses and covered bridges. This will be preceded by an announcement of new programs to be offered. For more information, call Teresa Durham at 948-9500 or R. J. Meeker at 795­ 2042. To register, call 948-9500. The ILR has classes for those over 50 years of age. but still ready to learn. This term’s offerings included Shakespeare. Computers, & Saints, Martyrs, & Mystics. Women in the Middle Ages. If interested in classes next term come to the luncheon and hear all about it. Of Christmas Past’ Is Dec. 13 and 14 Historic Chariton Park's tum-of-the-century village will be the setting for "Of Christmas Past," a re-creation of the sights, soun<L, tastes and activities of the late 1800s, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13 and 14. Visitors are invited to stroll through the village's shops and homes as the "residents" prepare for the holidays. Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at making traditional gifts and ornaments, including hand-dipped candles. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills in the village buildings. Everyone is encouraged to sample traditional holiday fare, including plum pudding, wassail and fresh roasted chestnuts. St Nicholas reminds all good girls and boys to bring their Christmas wishes and all parents to bring their cameras when they visit the old fashioned saint. Handmade ornaments by students from area elementary schools will decorate the villages* homes, stores and church. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. A Christmas play will be presented in the church on Saturday. Dec. 13. from 2 to 3 p.m. Admission to “Of Christmas Past” is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. For more information about the celebra­ tion. call Historic Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775 or visit www.charltonpark.org. Historic Chariton Park is located at 2545 S. Chariton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Maple Valley play Is tonight, Friday The fall play at Maple Valley Junior­ Senior High School will be tonight and Friday at 7 p.m. at the high school auditori­ um. Tickets for the comedy “Pride and Prejudice,” based on the novel by Jane Austen, will be available at the door. Cost is $6 for adults and $5 for senior citizens, stu­ dents and children. Nonna Jean Acker of Hastings is drama director. Fiddlers’ group plans jamboree The original Michigan Fiddlers Association will have their annual Fiddlers' Jamboree and Square Dance Saturda) after­ noon and evening at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall on M-66 south of Nashville. There will be music from 1 to 5 p.m., din­ ner and then square dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call (517) 852­ 9133. Former Nashville banker, manager Ray Hinckley dies Nashville native Ray Hinckley, who served as the manager of the Nashville branch of Security National Bank of Battle Creek for several years and served on the village coun­ cil for 14 years, the last three as president, died last Friday from complications of a lengthy illness. Hinckley. 75, was bom in Nashville in 1928 to Merrill and Ona Hinckley. After grad­ uating from Nashville High School in 1946. he went tn work for Oliver Corporation in Battle Creek until he was inducted into the United States Army in 1950. Hinckley served in with the 46th Truck Transportation Corps for two years, with one year in Germany. Hinckley married Susan Murphy of Nashville in 1955 and they moved to Battle Creek, where he continued to work for Oliver Corporation until the plant closed in 1962. Hinckley then went to worked for the Battle Creek branches of the Home Loan Co. of Muskegon until 1967, when he was hired by Security National Bank (SNB) of Battle Creek. In 1972. Hinckley moved back to Nashville when he was named manager of the Nashville branch of SNB. “We liked Battle Creek and the people down there. But. Ray was so happy to move back to Nashville because it wes his home­ town,” said Susan. Hinckley continued to work in various Battle Creek branches of SNB after it was purchased by Comerica bank of Detroit. In 1986. he retired as manager of Comerica's Bellevue branch. After moving back to Nashville. Hinckley became active in the community, serving as the president of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce during the 1970s and being elect­ ed to several terms on the Nashville Village Council, serving as village president from 1990 to 1993. He also was a member of the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., a volunteer group which was responsible for creating ball fields and other improvements on village property west of the business dis­ trict. “He liked people and he liked the spirit of volunteerism." said Susan. Friends, family and former co-worker all remember Hinckley’s sense of humor. “He was always a lot of fun." said Nashville Village Treasurer Lois Elijston. "He was always a happy, good-natured guy" Susan and others reminisced about how Hinkley dressed up as a hippie for Halloween one year when he was working at the bank. “That year all the employees dressed up for Halloween and Ray put quite a lot time and effort into his costume," said Susan. “It was the hippie era and he sat on the planter in front of the bank and when the police chief, who was a great friend of his came by, Ray was shouting things at him like, ‘Hey, Copper, I’m going to let the air out of your tires.’ The police chief didn’t recognize him. Ray really had him going." Susan said that- Ray enjoyed it when his friend evened the score the following year. “When Ray showed up to the bank one morning, the police chief was there and he handcuffed Ray to the door of the bank and left him there until he called someone from the paper to come and take his picture." she said. Hinckley’s sister, Petie Latta of Nashville, remembers that her brother also liked to dress up as Santa Claus. “He played Santa in downtown Nashville for a couple of years. He would walk up and down the streets and talk to all the kids." Hinckley, who never had children of his own, also enjoyed reading "The Night Before Christmas" to his nieces and nephews every year when the family got together at Christmas time. “Even when the kids got to be teenagers. Ray Hinckley everyone still enjoyed hearing that," said Latta. “He was very witty and he liked to talk.” she added. “He also loved sports. He would come over to my house every Saturday morn­ ing for about 45 minutes and I would have to have the sports section on the table when he got there. We’d talk about all the local and state’s sports, any season, any game.” Hinckley is also remembered for his love of reading, fishing, dogs and visiting with his “coffee buddies" in Palacios. Texas, were he and Susan had wintered since 1993. Besides his wife and sister, Hinckley leaves behind several nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents and his brother. Donald, and sister-in-law, Wilma Hinckley. Hinckley has been cremated and a memori­ al service will be held at a later date. Arrangements arc being made by Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to Putnam District Library in Nashville, or to the Barry County Humane Society, Hastings. Village election candidates file Nov. 25 was the deadline for filing for vil­ lage council and village president’s positions in this area. There do not appear to be many contests for positions, even though both Middleville and Lake Odessa both have new village man­ agers. In fact, in some cases, there arc fewer candidates than seats available. The following isji brief outline of the pro­ jected March 8 elections in Middleville. Freeport. Nashville, Woodland and Lake / MiAIMDe The Middleville Village Council is almost up to full membership with the recent appointment of Dave Newman to fill the unexpired term of Bill Kenyon, who moved out of the village. However, another seat appears to be open because Marilyn Vandenberg has been absent from council meetings for several months. Newman will have to resign from the Planning CommisMon, where he now serves. He had previously served on the council. There were three applications for this appointment, but the other two. Doug Anderson and Daniel Kenyon, were not listed on the qualified voting rolls, even though they are residents of the village. Daniel Kenyon would be following in Bill Kenyon’s foot­ steps if he had been appointed. Newman also will be running to fill the unexpired two years of Kenyon’s term in the March 8 election. Running for two of the three scats for fouryear terms are incumbents Floyd Bray and Dorothy Corson. Bill Nesbitt, who previously served on council, is running for the third four-year term. The only contest will be between the incumbent President Lon Myers and perenni­ al candidate Robert Klinge, owner of Bob’s Engine Hospital. Freeport The election here March 8 wil| include familiar faces, but unfortunately there are still two positions without candidates. The openings are for two-year positions and anyone who wants to fill these scats as write-ins can contact village clerk Yvonne Aspinall for information. Write-in candidates must file by March 5. The only contest in Freeport is for the pres­ ident’s position. Running are incumbent Timothy Fish and Jerry Misko. Running for the three, four-year positions are incumbents Lyle Blough and Lani Forbes, along with Renee Wierckz. who was appointed to her position on the council. Bruce Steams is the only candidate who filed for one of the three, two-year terms. Dorothy Kelly is the only candidate lor the treasurer’s position and Aspinall is running unopposed for the clerk’s position. LIBRARY, continued from page 1 station and there still contamination. Mansfield said the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is doing some remediation work at the site, but there are no plans to have everything fully cleaned up. The DEQ’s primary mission apparently is to protect the Thomapple River. “We’ll have some contamination left over." Mansfield said. "Venting systems and a vapor barrier still arc needed. "Ail of these issues arc cost related.” One of the most attractive advantages of the old Mama B’s site is its location on the east side of the downtown. Mansfield said studies show that a new library likely would absorb 70.000 trips through the door a year, whether by foot or by vehicle. “The DDA wanks to bring people to the downtown," Mansfield said, and is interested in shoring up attractions from Jefferson east in order to increase the downtown’s econom­ ic vitality. The Library Board apparently has given up on the idea of closing a portion of East Mill Street for a new facility across from the fire station. Public opposition essentially was based on the notion that closing the street would hurt some businesses and create traffic headaches. The Library Board could have proceeded with the project because a challenge in court was denied, but officials instead were sensi­ tive to the court of public opinion. The current library site across the street from the Barry County courthouse, is believed to be inadequate to handle growing patronage, expanded children’s programs and parking. The building also is said to be dete­ riorating. FIA, continued from page 1 was heavily involved in strategic planning and she’s been very knowledgable about our programs and services." Geiger, who was reappointed in 1994. 1997 and 2000. had been chairwoman of the FIA Board for the past seven years. Rewa said an FI A Board member provides local oversight of operations. The board meets once a month and serves as a liaison with the public on issues and services. Members also take on roles as advocates in state-wide issues and spend a great deal of time focusing on Thomapple Manor. Each member is given a small stipend of not much over $100 a month. Bowler, in a prepared statement, explained. “The three-member FIA Board represents the community in an advisory capacity to the county agency... County FIA Board members play an important role in the successful deliv- cry of financial and family independence services to residents of Barry County.” Geiger was appointed four times by a Republican (John Engler) administration. She replaced Dr. Vera Morkovin. who was appointed by the Democratic Blanchard administration and served from 1988 to 1991. Morkovin succeeded Helen Wenger, who was appointed by the Republican Milliken admin­ istration. Carlson, whose term will expire on Oct. 31, 2006. is a partner with Dr. Matthew Garber in the Family Tree Medical Associates practice on West Green Street in Hastings. A graduate of Michigan State University and a native of the Upper Peninsula, he is team physician for the Hastings High School football squad and is a precinct delegate for the Democratic Party, representing Rutland Township. The offices of the Village of Freeport are open from 3 until 6 p.m. Mondays. When the office is closed, call 616-765-3808 and Aspinall will return the call as soon as possi­ ble. Nashville There will be no contests in Nashville when voters go to the polls next March to elect village officials. There are two candidates running for tlu two. onc-year trustee seats. They arc incum­ bent Angela Seaton, who was appointed to finish the term of Ralph Kirk who resigned earlier this fall and Mike Callton, former president of the Maple Valley School Board. Incumbents Ralph Bracey, who was appointed to finish the term of Ed Sheldon, who resigned earlier this year and Mary Coll have put in their bids for the two, two-year seats on the ballot in March. Village Council President Frank Dunham is running unopposed for re-election. Lake Odessa Lake Odessa candidates for the March election all arc uncontested: Karen Banks will be running for council president and Pat Lake. Jerry Engle and Charles Jaquays for the three trustees’ seats. Geraldine Forsberg is running for re-election as village clerk and Terry Cappon as treasurer. Keith Bumside chose to not run for re-election as trustee. Suzanne Johnson, who has been treasurer for 26 years, also chose not to seek re-election. Woodland In Woodland, the uncontested candidates for two-year terms are Lester Forman for president and Trisha Duits for clerk. The uncontested four-year trustee candidates are Richard Denker. Laurie Duits and Ron Martin. Blood drives planned over holiday season Red Cross blood drives planned are planned in the next month. The drives are scheduled for. • The Castleton Township Hall in Nashville from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Dec. II. • Hastings Manufacturing, a closed drive, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15. • Maple Valley High School, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 17. • Hastings First Baptist Church, from I to 7 p.m. Monday. Dec. 22. The drive at Maple Valley High School was postponed earlier. A drive planned at Pennock Hospital Dec. 12 has been canceled. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good general health. Red Cross officials say they anticipate a strong need for type O-negative blood over the holidays because more people travel and blood supplies overall are dangerously low. They also say it’s a good idea for donors to roll up their sleeves four times a year. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 4.2003 — Page 3 Delton ushers in the holiday season Dar Leaf to challenge DeBoer for sheriff’s job Tracy Tanner (left), with the instruction of Bob Chamberiain, makes a bird feeder out of a pine cone, peanut butter and seeds. This craft room at the Delton District Library was offered by the Bernard Historical Society during Hometown Christmas Tuesday night, (photo by Elaine Gilbert) At Smith & Doster, Donnie Allen visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, (photo by Elaine Gilbert) by Susan Temere Staff Writer This year’s Christmas parades in Hastings and Middleville will feature a new float — a team of Perchcron draft horses pulling a red and green wagon with a candidate for Barry County Sheriff — Deputy Dar Leaf. The parades are set for 10 a.m. Saturday. Dec. 6. in Middleville and I p.m. the same day in Hastings. Leaf is a 15-year deputy who has been cir­ culating petitions to get his name on the Republican ballot as a candidate for sheriff. The primary will be held Aug. 3. 2004. He plans to challenge incumbent Steve DeBoer, who has been sheriff since 1994. Leaf lives in Baltimore Township with wife Cathy (Forman) and their 1-year-old son. Ty. They have attended Thomapple Valley Church for four years and arc members of the Hastings Jaycees. Leaf is a graduate of Corunna High School. Grand Rapids Community College and Davenport College. While attending college. Leaf worked full time at Pilgrim Manor Retirement Home. After college, he worked for Lansing Mercy Ambulance. He’s also worked part time for Middleville. Nashville, and Lake Odessa police departments. He is the former chief of police at the Freeport Police Department. Leaf began working for the Barry County Sheriff's Office April 22, 1989. As a deputy, he received both the Life Saving Award and the Meritorial Service Award. He also has work experience as a Barry County patrol officer, correctio ns officer, dis­ patcher and dive team member f the marine unit Leaf was middle school liaison officer for five school districts (Thomapple Kellogg. Lakewood. Hastings, Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley). While serving in the position, he was recipient of a Maple Valley PRIDE Pin from the Maple Valley Board of Education. Leaf holds a master degree in martial arts and teaches self-defense. He’s been inducted Dar Leaf with his wife, Cathy, and their 1-year-old son, iy. into the United Federation of Pancration Martial Arts Hall of Fame. And he is a mem­ ber of the Christian Black Belt Association. In 1994, Leaf was a Black Belt National Weapon Champion. He is a life member of the National Rifle Association. He’s currently a training coun­ selor for th* NRA. A life-long outdoorsman. he is also a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and Pheasants Forever. “Some people may recognize me from men’s and co-ed softball and volleyball." Leaf said. A pancake supper at Richie’s Koffee Shop Sunday. Dec. 7. from 6 to 8 p.m. will accept donations for the Committee to Elect Dar Leaf for Sheriff. Hastings bracing for big holiday kickoff weekend Jerhlyn Kingsbury was one ol many artists, craftspeople and entrapreneurs on hand for the 10th anniversary celebra­ tion of Katie and Christy's mid-Lakes Screen Printing, Monogramming. Active Wear & Tanning Salon during Delton Hometown Christmas. (Photo by Linda Boyce) were brought in by the Kidz Care Center for Delton Hometown Christmas festivities. Jared's mother made the outfit for her son's Halloween costume, (photo by Elaine Gilbert) - West Learning Center students net $700 for community foundation bj Starck Westover Staff Writer Fifteen students at Barry Intermediate School District's West Learning Center were able to raise more than $700 in two weeks for the Barry Communit, Foundation. The students earned the profits through Little Caesar's pizza and frozen cookie dough sales. SCI teacher Sally Shaw told the students that it was really great they would “take your hard work and give it away." In the young adult category the top earn­ er was Jennifer Shoebridge with $465.75 in sales, second was Ashley Tietz with $261.50 in sales and third place was Alisha Washbum with $213.50. Shaw said the students presented and sold the products on their own. only having the parents help with the money. After the students were honored the group enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner pre­ pared entirely by the Young Adult Program. Jennifer Richards (far right) and Bonnie Ballinger from the Barry Community Foundation except a dona­ tion check lor more than $700 from stu­ dent Jennifer Shoebridge, with the sup­ port of teacfier Sally Shaw. hj Patrick John, , Staff Writer Christmas festival fun begins in Hastings on Friday. Dec. 5 and continues into Sunday. Dec. 7 with a breakfast, parade and more fill­ ing up Saturday Volunteers from United Way and Hospice Barry County will be decorating the big trees on the courthouse lawn Friday morning. There will be an open house at Hastings Ace Hardware w’ith free gift wrapping and refreshments from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Dec. 5. Before the weekend begins, local residents and businesses throughout the area can help create a Barry county-wide "Holly Jolly Christmas" this year by participating in the annual decorating contest sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Any resident who wants to have his or her home judged tonight and Friday has one last chance to obtain a contest form. Applications are available by calling the chamber office at 945-2454. Parade applications are also avail­ able at the chamber offices. Businesses have it just a little easier. As long as they are located in the core downtown area, their buildings decorations will be judged by a qualified group of people who know the area well. Businesses will be judged by representa­ tives of the Barry County Law Enforcement Team. Businesses which are out of the main downtown area of their community and who would like to have their decorations judged can call the BCACC to leave their address. On Saturday, Dec. 6, the fun begins with breakfast with Santa and the Moose at the Moose Lodge from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. This all you can eat buffet of scrambled eggs, hash browns, pancakes, sausage links. French toast, biscuits and gravy, orange juice and coffee is a great way to start the day. Coloring pages donated by the Thomapple Arts Council will be available for young (lin­ ers. Rose Hendersho» will be taking studio pho­ tos with Santa or there will be quick digital or Polaroid photographs available for a small fee as well. Histone Chariton Park will have a “make it and take it" activity for children where they can create a special card. This activity will be held at the Moose Lodge from 10 a.m. until noon, At the Thomapple Arts Council Santa trav­ el from the Moose Lodge before the parade to spend some time with children. He will be "in the w indow" for all to see. The gift gallery will also be open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Luter in the afternoon there will be a small opening reception from 1 to 3 p.m. for Valerie Hynes McCaul and her family of artists disp>*y■ Costumed characters make the Christmas tree decorating party on the Courthouse lawn lots of fun. Last year Winnie the Pooh. Tigger and Eeyore helped Henrietta the Chicken kept everyone happy. The tree decorating party on the courthouse lawn is from 9 until 11 a.m. with trees judged at the end of the party for first, second and third place. The Kiwanis and Exchange clubs will serve hot chocolate and cookies. Judging takes place early so decorators can be ready for the parade. The Barry County Humane society will hold a Krispy Kreme fund-raiser starting at noon near Anne’s Health Foods. The parade begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday with lineup beginning at 11:30 at the Incubator. Those participating in the parade should drive up to the east end of the Incubator, drive to the check in table and then drive up to the assigned spot. The parade is sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, the Hastings Lions Club and the Hastings Moose Lodge. The parade will be judged for first, second and third place winners. The members of the Christmas Festival Committee announced on November 20 that retiring Judge Richard Shaw and his wife Marty have been selected as the parade’s grand marshals. On Sunday. Dec. 7. the Holiday Home tour will benefit Green Gables Haven. The cost to tour the 7 homes is $8 per person. The tour is from 1:30 until 5 p.m. The weekend ends with the tuneful notes of the Thomapple Wind Band Concert at 3 p.m. in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. For more information about Christmas Festival Weekend call the chamber office at 945-2454. ■ GIFT CERTIFICATES • - $20.00 OFF ON COMPLETE INTERIOR 8 EXTERIOR ■ PKWTKCT VOLK CAR FOR WINTER ■ Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. ■ Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation - Restores and protects paint - Safe for dearcMt finishes Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning & detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP | 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. ■MB 1/4 mile south of State St. 269/945-5607 W �Page 4 — Thursday, December 4. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Let's not import Canadian trash To the editor: I think that the idea of not importing Canada's trash is a smart one. If we keep importing Canada’s rubbish. 1 am afraid that when 1 grow up there will be no room for cur trash in our landfills. I am n middle school student at Lakewood. Bret Curtis. Hastings Hollenbeck family deserves praise To the editor: I wish to offer my congratulations to Larry and Margaret Hollenbeck for yet another suc­ cessful annual community Thanksgiving din­ ner. The Hollenbeck family members deserve commendation for their spirit of giving their energy, their time and expense to provide a wholesome holiday dinner for the public. This dinner also provided a time to renew old friendships and acquaintances. Margaret and Larry have proven to me they are truly servants of God. Phyllis Scars. Hastings Shout it loud... I’m liberal and proud!’ Call for tolerance greeted by intolerance To the editor: With the religious right using George Bush as their mouthpiece to force their version of Christianity on all Americans. I attended the First Friday Forum with trepidation, thinking the topic “separation of church and state” was just going to be more of that type of rhetoric. Instead, 1 was treated to Pastor Michael Anton’s pragmatic world view of Christianity and a candid discussion on how our govern­ ment and religion are intertwined, despite conflicting laws. As a life-long Catholic whose children attended St. Rose Catholic School but gradu­ ated from Barry County Christian School. I am proud and supportive of the spiritual choices they have made. One continues as a practicing Catholic while the other is a bom again Christian. 1 mention this only in that Pastor Anton, a Lutheran, spoke of our need as responsible citizens to be religiously toler­ ant. Yet, as a society, I think we have become less so. One example which proves this point is the undeserved attack against Pastor Anton’s presentation by Rev. Mark Patchctt of the Middleville Wesleyan Church in a letter to the editor last week. Prefacing his attack with his less-than-scholarly credentials as his measure of confidence, Mr. Patchctt then slipped into the old canned right-wing rhetoric mode, complaining about the liberal media, taxes for schools, and the liberal revision of history. In true right-wing fashion, he concluded by call­ ing Pastor Anton’s presentation “just another liberal point of view." I hope Mr. Patchctt’s intolerance of anoth­ er’s religious opinions do not reflect the con­ sensus of Weslcyans. In any event, his crass arrogance and obvious politics is the very rea­ son we need a separation between church and state. Joseph Lukasiewicz. Hastings Let’s put Christ back Into Christmas! To the editor: That wonderful time of the year we call Christmas will be here soon. This is a holiday that most people enjoy with the beauty, the traditions, the family celebrations, and the festive occasions. The tragic thing, however, is that many people have forgotten the meaning of this special day. Christmas is supposed to be the day when we celebrate the birthday of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible makes some bold claims about Christ. It presents Him as the Son of God. the Savior of the world, and the Lord of the uni­ verse. The New Testament even goes so far as to insist that our eternal salvation depends on our faith in Him. You cannot read very far in the Gospels without asking yourself some serious questions: • Was Jesus v ho He claimed to be? • Is He really the only Savior? • Can I trust what He said? • Does it matter what I do with Him? During the past 2,000 years, millions of people have claimed Christ as their Savior. They have staked their eternal destiny upon His promises and they have ordered their lives according to His precepts. If the story of Jesus is a lie. it is the great­ est hoax ever perpetrated on the human race. But if it is truth, then we must lake Him seri­ ously. To fail to do so could cost us every­ thing. The question is simply, was Jesus a deceiver or was He divine? The Old Testament was written by numerous authors over a period of 1.500 years and there arc recorded in these Scriptures numerous predic­ tions of the coming of Christ. These prophet­ ic statements could not have been by accident or chance. In fact there are more than 100 prophecies that were literally fulfilled by Jesus coming to this earth. Considerjust a few examples of these predictions: Genesis 22:18 — Bom of the seed of Abraham. Genesis 49: 10 — Bom of the tribe ofJudah. Jeremiah 23:5 — Bom of the house of David. Isaiah 7:14 — Bom of a virgin. Micah 5:2 — Bom in the town of Bethlehem. Write Us A Letter When you take all of the prophecies that Jesus literally fulfilled and add them together you have convincing proof that Jesus was the predicted Messiah. God, the Son. took upon Himself humanity and came into the world as a human being for a special purpose. The apostle Paul wrote in 1 Timothy 1:15 — "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." That salvation for sinners was accomplished at the cross of Calvary, where He died for our sins. Therefore, we might well say Christmas was for the purpose of giving life to sinners who deserved punish­ ment. Jesus Christ, the Son of God. was bom so that He might die. By His death He pur­ chased salvation from sin so we could have eternal life. Let's put Christ back into Christmas. That's where He belongs. He belongs in your life through your acceptance of Him as your per­ sonal Lord and Savior. Receive the greatest gift this Christmas, the gift of salvation! Dan Currie. Hastings To the editor: Apparently, some of my letters bring out some anger and concern from other readers. The latest example is Gordon Dudley's response to my letter of Oct. 12. Mr. Dudley painstakingly went about proving my math to be faulty, but I maintain my assertion that the $87 billion we’re spending killing Iraqis still is much better spent here in the U.S. The war on Iraq was absolutely unnecessary. Where are the weapons of mass destruction? Where is Saddam Hussein? Osama bin Laden? The connection between Saddam and the terror­ ists who attacked us on Sept. 11. 2001, has been proven to be false, despite whatever Fox News tells you. The real goals for this war are: 1. The violent overthrow of a dictator we don’t like (there are plenty of others out there, but we do nothing about them and sometimes even support them). 2. A public relations effort by the current administration to appear to be waging a win­ ning war against terrorism in the wake of 9/11, regardless of who was responsible. 3. Most importantly, a chance for compa­ nies like Halliburton, of which Vice President Dick Cheney was CEO. to get their hands on the world’s second largest oil reserves and make lots of money. This immoral and unjust war, beneath the dignity of a once-proud nation that stood as a beacon for freedom and justice, has been prosecuted with propaganda and outright lies from the war mongers in the White House, the Pentagon and wealthy Israelis. To those who accuse me of being a “liber­ al" 1 say thank you. I wear the name as a badge of honor. I think, act and understand the freedom of an open mind. Because I am a liberal. I am Fiercely independent neither Democrat nor Republican. I vote for candi­ dates who I believe will do the best job for the people of our republic and not for wealthy campaign contributors. I suppose that as a liberal I'm not willing to make abortion illegal, nor will I support a ban on so-called partial birth abortions. I believe human existence begins when the first breath is taken and the baby can survive on its own. without the mother. I’ve seen so many pro-life folks fight heriocally for children’s right to be bom, but when these unwanted babies grow into ado­ lescence. too many become lost, homeless, drug addicts. Are these pro-lifeers and their churches leading the charge to feed, clothe, house and educate them as they would fam­ ily members? These lost and forgotten chil­ dren are the ones who really need our com- HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. 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U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. • State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fml (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov ‘ State Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What about lost jobs? We've been hearing a lot lately about manufacturing jobs leav­ ing Michigan and the United States to countries like China and Mexico. What should we do to stop this? passion. As a liberal, I am in favor of letting peo­ ple facing terminal illnesses who want to die to do just that with the help of their doctor. Until a cure is found, give the human being the right to decide to avoid a painful and slow descent into (hath. It saddens me that Dr. Jack Kevorkian was jailed for giving people precisely what they wanted — the right to die painlessly and with dignity. Dr. Kevorkian is a man I respect, a man of compassion for those who suffer. Like Galileo, who was jailed because his scientific discoveries contradicted J 7th century religious dogma, Kevorkian is per­ haps the most misunderstood man of our era. As a liberal, I have opposed the war in Iraq from the very beginning. I don’t under­ stand why someone who is pro-life is silent about taking inneoent lives of Iraqi women and children. As a liberal. 1 view evolution as a more plausible explanation of how we got here. I don't believe in God and I think the Bible is full of interesting, but mythical stories. It’s disgusting that God and the Bible are used by our culture to justify our crimes against people of other faiths or nations. As a liberal, there’s no way I can support George W. Bush, basically because I think he is incompetent and just a pitch man for a well-planned right-wing takeover of this once great country. I think Cheney and his friends are pulling the strings and Bush is just the man who delivers their message in a carefull constructed way. Meanwhile, we have created a lot of enemies in the world in the last three years. I can only hope that the majority of this nation stops its sleepwalking next year and rises up against this madness. Let’s take our country back before it’s too late! Justine McLean. Hastings County Board charges us too much To the editor: The Barry County Board of Commissioners adopted • $12.8 million budget, according to the Nov. 27 edition of the Hastings Banner. The anticipated budget revenue is made up of seven different items: taxes, licesnes and permits, federal and state charges for services, rents, interest, fines or foerfeiu and what is simply called “other revenue." The total has been listed as $12,833,184 far the year 2004. The item on “taxes” remains in question for me. the general fund revenue summary lists $6,453,414 for the year 2003, amended. The projected figure for 2004 is $7684,777, adopted. Do we really need an increase of $1,231363 in taxes in one year? Federal and state revenue to the county fell by $128,875 (2003-04). Other revenues also fell by $97,159, while local charges for services increased by $139355. Has anyone in Barry County government taken a wage, salary or benefit cut to meet the taxpayers part of the way? There was enough money here in this basic budget with a minimum tax rate to tide us over for a year without any :ax increase, had the Board of Commissioners stayed out of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department and Commission on Aging ■project and land purchase. I sure would like a challenge from the Barry County Board in print to prove me wrong in what I’m saying here. I opposed this building project without taxpayers’ approval, from start to finish. Ward Weiler, Hastings Th. itertins. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMMby Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 uonn jacoos rrEvaeni rreoenc jacoos vice rronoem Steven Jacobs Secretary/TnMsurw • NEWSROOM• David T. Young (Edtor) E'ane Gilbert Dan Mace. Hastings: "Stop shopping at places like Wal-Mart, whose shelves are stocked with foreign goods, and whose pockets are full of money that should have stayed in our community.” Frank Campbell. Hastings: “1 think communities should follow Hastings’ lead by encouraging start­ up companies with incuba­ tors in empty factories and give new companies sup­ port." Dixie Stadel Manshum. Hastings: "Business is everybody’s business. Wc need to lake economic development seriously and work with government to provide the infrastructure to support new manufacturing." 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Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 4,2003 - Page 3 Delton ushers in the holiday season Dar Leaf to challenge DeBoer for sheriff’s job Tracy Tanner (left), with the instruction of Bob Chamberlain, makes a bird feeder out of a pine cone, peanut butter and seeds. This craft room at the Detton District Library was offered by the Bernard Historical Society during Hometown Christmas Tuesday night, (photo by Elaine Gilbert) At Smith & Doster, Donnie Allen visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, (photo by Elaine Gilbert) by Susan Temere Stuff Writer This year’s Christmas parades in Hastings and Middleville will feature a new float — a team of Percheron draft horses pulling a red and green wagon with a candidate for Barry County Sheriff — Deputy Dar Leaf. The parades arc set for 10 a.m. Saturday. Dec. 6. in Middleville and 1 p.m. the same day in Hastings. Leaf is a 15-year deputy who has been cir­ culating petitions to get his name on the Republican ballot as a candidate for sheriff. The primary will be held Aug. 3, 2004. He plans to challenge incumbent Steve DeBoer, who has been sheriff since 1994. Leaf lives in Baltimore Township with wife Cathy (Forman) and their 1-year-old son. Ty. They have attended Thomapple Valley Church for four years and are members of the Hastings Jaycees. Leaf is a graduate of Corunna High School. Grand Rapids Community College and Davenport College. While attending college. Leaf worked full time at Pilgrim Manor Retirement Home. After college, he worked for Lansing Mercy Ambulance. He’s also worked part time for Middleville, Nashville, and Lake Odessa police departments. He is the former chief of police at the Freeport Police Department. Leaf began working for the Barry County Sheriff’s Office April 22, 1989. As a deputy, he received both the Life Saving Award and the Meritoria) Service Award. He also has work experience as a Barry County patrol officer, corrections officer, dis­ patcher and dive team member of the marine unit. Leaf was middle schcol liaison officer for five school districts (Thomapple Kellogg, Lakewood. Hastings. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley). While serving in the position, he was recipient of a Maple Valley PRIDE Pin from the Maple Valley Board of Education. Leaf holds a master degree in martial arts and teaches self-defense. He’s been inducted Dar Leaf with his wife, Cathy, and their 1 -year-old son, Ty. into the United Federation of Pancration Martial Arts Hall of Fame. And he is a mem­ ber of the Christian Black Belt Association. In 1994, Leaf was a Black Belt National Weapon Champion. He is a life member of the National Rifle Association. He’s currently a training coun­ selor for the NRA. A life-long outdoorsman, he is also a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and Pheasants Forever. "Some people may recognize me from men’s and co-ed softball and volleyball," Leaf said. A pancake supper at Richie’s Koffee Shop Sunday. Dec. 7, from 6 to 8 pjn. will accept donations for the Committee to Elect Dar Leaf for Sheriff. Hastings bracing for big holiday kickoff weekend ■ <1 • ,1(, hy Patricia John* , Staff Writer Christmas festival fun begins in Hastings on Friday, Dec. 5 and continues into Sunday, Dec. 7 with a breakfast, parade and more fill­ ing up Saturday. Volunteers from United Way and Hospice Barry County will be decorating the big trees on the courthouse lawn Friday morning. There will be an open house at Hastings Ace Hardware with free gift wrapping and refreshments from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. Before the weekend begins, local residents and businesses throughout the area can help create a Barry county-wide "Holly Jolly Christmas” this year by participating in the annual decorating contest sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Any resident who wants to have his or her home judged tonight and Friday has one last chance to obtain a contest form. Applications are available by calling the chamber ofi.ee at 945-2454. Parade applications are also avail­ able at the chamber offices. Businesses have it just a little easier. As long as they are located in the core downtown area, their building's decorations will be judged by a qualified group of people who know the area well. Businesses will be judged by representa­ tives of the Barry County Law Enforcement Team. Businesses which are out of the main downtown area of their community and who would like to have their decorations judged can call the BCACC to leave their address. On Saturday, Dec. 6. the fun begins with breakfast with Santa and the Moose at the Moose Lodge from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. This all you can eat buffet of scrambled eggs, hash browns, pancakes, sausage links. French toast, biscuits and gravy, orange juice and coffee is a great way to start the day. Coloring pages donated by the Thomapple Arts Council will be available for young din­ ers. Rose Hendershot will be taking studio pho­ tos with Santa or there will be quick digital or Polaroid photographs available for a small fee as well. Historic Charlton Park will have a “make it and take it” activity for children where they can create a special card. This activity will be ., Jerrilyn Kingsbury was one of many artists, craftspeople and entrepreneurs on hand for the 10th anniversary celebra­ tion of Katie and Christy's mid-Lakes Screen Printing, Monogramming, Active Wear & Tanning Salon during Delton Hometown Chnstmas. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Dr< ssed in a Santa Claus suit, five-year-old Jared Bowers looks at the reindeer that were brought in by Jre Kidz Care Center for Delton Hometown Christmas festivities. Jared's mother made the outfit for her son's Halloween costume, (photo by Elaine Gilbert) • West Learning Center students net $700 for community foundation by Miircie Westover Staff Writer Fifteen students at Barry Intermediate School District's West Learning Center were able to raise more than $700 in two weeks for the Barry Community Foundation. The students canted the profits through Little Caesar's pizza and frozen cookie dough sales. SCI teacher Sally Shaw told the students that it was really great they would "lake your hard work and give it away." In the young adult category the top earn­ er was Jennifer Shoebridge with $465.75 in sales, second was Ashley Tietz with $261.50 in sales and third place was Alisha Washbum with $213.50. Shaw said the students presented and sold the products on their own, only having the parents help with the money. After the students were honored the group enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner pre­ pared entirely by the Young Adult Program. Jennifer Richards (far nght) and Bonnie Ballinger from the Barry Community Foundation except a dona­ tion check for more than S700 from stu­ dent Jennifer Shoebridge, with the sup­ port of teacher Sally Shaw. •' t- iih. ...» » ; ». r - GIFT CERTIFICATES - S20.00 OFF ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR . PROTECT YOUR CAR FOR WINTER . Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation - Restores and protects paint - Safe for dearcoat finishes Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning & detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP | 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. ■MBA” : . held at the Moose Lodge from 10 a.m. until noon. "J- ■ At the Thomapple Arts Council Santa trav­ el from the Moose Lodge before the parade to spend some lime with children. He will be “in the window” for all to see. The gift gallery will also be open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Later in the afternoon there will be a small opening reception from 1 to 3 pjn. for Vzkrie Hynes McCaul and her family of artists dispby. . Costumed characters make the Christmas tree decorating party on the Courthouse lawn lots of fun. Last year Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Eeyore helped Henrietta the Chicken kept everyone happy. The tree decorating party on the courthouse lawn is from 9 until 11 a.m. with trees judged at the end of the party for first, second and third place. The Kiwanis and Exchange clubs will serve hot chocolate and cookies. Judging takes place early so decorators can be ready for the parade. The Barry County Humane society will hold a Krispy Kreme fund-raiser starting at noon near Anne’s Health Foods. The parade begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday with lineup beginning at 11:30 at the Incubator. Those participating in the parade should drive up to the east end of the Incubator, drive to the check in table and then drive up to the assigned spot. The parade is sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, the Hastings Lions Club and the Hastings Moose Lodge. The parade will be judged for first, second and third place winners. The members of the Christmas Festival Committee announced on November 20 that retiring Judge Richard Shaw and his wife Marty have been selected as the parade’s grand marshals. On Sunday. Dec. 7, the Holiday Home tour will benefit Green Gables Haven. The cost to tour the 7 homes is $8 per person. The tour is from 1:30 until 5 p.m. The weekend ends with the tuneful notes of the Thomapple Wind Band Concert at 3 p.m. in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. For more information about Christmas Festival Weekend call the chamber office at 945-2454. 1/4 mik south of State St 269/945-5607 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 4. 2003 - Page 5 My Opinion When shopping, make it home for the holidays The holidiy shopping season got under way with a bang last Friday and there is optimism this will be the best retail season since the Sept. 11 attacks. There's no question this is good news, as it appear our economy is beginning to show signs of perking up. However, before yiu throw the spouse and kids into the van. car. truck or SUV for a day-long trip to a nearby metropolitan area, stop and think for a moment about your commitment to your community. Before you journey to fight crowds and traffic at malls and “big box” superstores, give some thought to some items you might be able to buy in your own hometown. Whenever you buy goods and services locally, you make an investment in where you live. Whenever you buy goods and services from a giant retailer, huge corporation or business that uses lots of slick marketing, you're only lining the pockets of those faceless suits who really don't care a whit about Hastings or Barry County. They don't live in these parts and despite their misleading feel-good commercials about being in our neighborhood, they only want our money — that’s the bottom line. To be sure, many of these goods and services cost a little more in the home town than in the mall or superstore. But too often when you buy from these commercial giants, they don't know you or care about you once you’re out the door. Your local merchant, because he or she usually might have to charge a little more for the product, will provide customers with something more than a promise, and that's service. If what you buy isn't right, the local merchants are likely to know you or be aware that you live nearby, so they usually will take great pains to make things right. Anyone can come up with anecdotal evidence of some local merchant not deliver­ ing on what was promised, but I’d be willing to bet customer satisfaction rates are a lot lower with the big > x and mall retailers. There are some specialty items the local community doesn't offer, so in that case you might have to drive to Grand Rapids. Lansing, Battle Creek or Kalamazoo to get it Otherwise, you should try to give the local merchant a fair shot at some of your Christmas spending money. It s the least you can do for people who help sponsor com­ munity activities and programs, serve on our boards and councils, people who we are likely to run into often, so they're not likely to want us to be angry at them because of an unsatisfactory business deal. Getting new businesses and keeping the ones we have is really our responsibility. If we don't support the businesses we already have, they eventually won't stay in busi­ ness. And that makes it difficult to get new ones to replace them. The best way to grow and maintain local retail stores is through regular support from the people who live here. Remember, these are the people who are always con­ tributing to community activities and quality of life that are meaningful to us. their customers. This holiday season there are a lol of slick sales campaigns from the rich and hip. but I plan not to give in to all that hype and do as much shopping locally as 1 possibly can. It's more than worth it for me to avoid the hassles and the congestion, and it's more than worth it for me to spend my money on my friends and neighbors rather than on big business masquerading as our friends and neighbors. I hope you'll join me in at least giving the local shopkeepers a fair chance during this hectic holiday shopping season. They deserve our support whenever we can give it to them. — Fred Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphics The future? Former Supt. Schoessel lands job at DesignWorks Recently retired Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel has taken a job at DesignWorks AIE (Architecture in Education) as planning and development counselor. Schoessel guided the Hastings Area School System for 20 years, through $22 million in constructions and helped implement a more uniform curriculum in Hastings elementary schools. When Schoessel firs; arrived in 1983 to the Hastings School System, the district faced many financial concerns, which are now resurfacing issue for current Superintendent Christopher Cooley. Schoessel came to the Hastings area after working for 17 years for the Grosse Point schools, where he taught biology and natural science and with an eventual move into an administrative position. Schoessel’s plans of spending time with family and possibly traveling during retire­ ment seem to be on hold as he enters the workforce once again. Schoessel did not return repeated phone calls seeking comment Carl Schoessel Police chief gets ‘a new set of wheels’ To the editor: I got a new sei of wheels last month while I was vacationing in Florida. It was brand new. This one is black and shiny, with rich black paint next to lots of chrome. It has spoke wheels, a high back bucket driver’s seat, and big large tires on the rear with smaller ones on the from. It has adjustable arm rests, and even adjustable leg and foot rests. It's not very fast, and it's hard to maneuver, especially around comers or uphill. The brakes are fair, but will not stop me in an emergency. 1'11 probably never get a speeding ticket, or park it illegal­ ly. It will never see a car wash. My new set of wheels is a wheel chair. I didn't ask for my new set of wheels, or even plan on getting it. It was assigned to me since I could no longer walk. While vacation­ ing in Florida, just outside Daytona Beach. I had a drunk driver cross the grass median and collide with my motorcycle. 1 was on the second motorcycle that this driver struck in less than 10 seconds, the first being on his own side of the median. This driver had been 21 years old for only two months. His blood alcohol was twice the legal limit. The chances are great that in your driving lifetime, you also may come in contact with a drunk driver, or you already may know some­ one who has. I was lucky to only receive a few broken bones. My new helmet that was only hours old took the imoact, and did what it was designed to do. It w*u not my time to leave this world, and I lived to tell you about my experience. This letter is not focused toward the sober dri vers. I am addressing those of you who drink and then operate an automobile. During the holiday season it's not uncommon for hol­ iday parties to occur. A number of these par­ ties serve alcohol to drivers who then operate their vehicles. If you intend to drive, please limit your alcohol consumption. After drink­ ing more than one or two drinks, you are not the person who should decide whether you are safe to drive. It's far too easy to lose count of those drinks, or to play them down as weak or low in alcohol content. When you decide to drink and drive, you endanger everyone on the highway, including yourself. If you don't think your life is worth much, think of your family, and how they may be left to grieve. Think of others that you may endanger, injure or kill. Think of how you would feel if a drunk driver killed the one who means the most to you. I have arrested hundreds of drunk drivers in my 24-year police career. Most were com­ mon. ordinary hard working people, who sim­ ply made the wrong decision to drive after drinking. I have also investigated the fatal aftermath of some of those common ordinaryhard working people who did not make it home, and of those who injected themselves into a stranger's life, for only a second, to end that life. For those of you who have never known someone who has been injured or killed by a drunk driver, you do now. I am begging and pleading with those of you who partake of the holiday spirits. After having more than a cou­ ple of drinks, don't drive. Don't make this hol­ iday season tragic for yourself, or others. There is no law against drunk walking, so Right to Life should stand up to Bush To the editor: The recent letter to the editor by the presi­ dent of Barry County Right to Life, is nothing more than the continued demonization of Democrats by a fanatical right wing, narrow­ ly-focused. hypocritical group. In predictable fashion yet in total contra­ diction to his record, the letter lauds George Bush as "a president who believes in life." During Bush's campaign, he proudly smirked as he said "You know what we do to people on death row in Texas? We kill them!" True to that tradition, he and his administra­ tion have now executed more federal prison­ ers than any other administration in the histo­ ry’ of this country. Where is Right to Life's outrage on this issue? Last year, at the behest of the Christian Coalition. Bush and hLs administration quit funding the family planning program in Africa. The Taliban-like Christian Coalition did not agree with the program's distribution of condoms as a means of AIDS prevention. They convinced Bush that it would only encourage sexual promiscuity. The result? World health experts said the loss of that pro­ gram resulted in an additional 800.000 abor­ tions and will cause an exponential rise in AIDS-related deaths. How could Right to Life ignore such a mis­ guided decision that goes against everything they preach? How come Right to Life was not at the "front" protesting Bush's "war of choice’* against Iraq? Predicated on lies by Bush, esti­ mates of up to 50,000 innocent Iraqi citizens and nearly 500 U.S. and coalition soldiers have now been murdered! Did they not also have a right to life? Meanwhile, Bush's "Wanted. Dead or Alive’ offer for Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden, the real “9/11” culprit, go unful­ filled. Does Right to Life think the lives of these two villains should be spared or should they be killed as Bush wants? Can Bush still be "for life" when he wants someone dead? Aside from the abortion issue. Right tc Life has been silent on the Democrat's endless fight establish a national health care pro­ grain. It seems their concern is only for the fetus and not the child. Studies show many spontaneous abortions (miscarriages) are caused by a low-grade infections, such as gin­ givitis. Why then would Right to Life not be a major advocate of a national dental health care program to prevent many miscarriages? Is saving lives in this way too liberal for con­ servatives? I’m confused by why the Christian Coalition and Right to Life have not attempt­ ed to shut down fertility clinics. Once again, at the behest of the coalition. Bush deemed it illegal to use human embryos for disease and genetic disorder research. Yet. these clinics which are nothing more than human embryo factories, continue to create and store embryos until they are implanted into a woman or destroyed after wasting away in frozen storage. Even if implanted, usually several embryos are used in anticipation of the weaker ones being naturally aborted. Bush's kowtowing to the coalition on the human embryo issue has effectively shut down stem cell research on new cell lines and relegated millions of people in this and future generations to a premature death or needless pain and suffering. Therapies for diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s, organ failure, and many- Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. other human ills have been delayed or quashed as a result of his politically motivat­ ed decision. When faced with disease and death, will members of Right to Life, the Christian Coalition, any other Americans buying into Bush's ethos, or for that matter Bush himself, decline life-saving therapies derived from embryonic cell-based research? Will they look into the eyes of their dying child or another loved one and deny them a life saving cure.? To mitigate the loss of organ and tissue regeneration research caused by Bush's deci­ sion. have they all agreed in writing to allow the harvest of their organs and tissues upon their death or the death of a loved one? I doubt it! Right to Life should quit the hypocrisy and lake a courageous stand against Bush's legacy of death. If they continue to ignore these com­ plex ethical challenges to their otherwise admirable cause, they should do so without insulting the intelligence of thinking Americans. To continue to suggest Bush is "a president who believes in life" is just another example of denial by another fanatical right­ wing group. Chris Norton, Bellevue long as you are on the sidewalk out of harm's way, and there is certainly no shame in calling a friend for a ride home. If we (the police ) see you driving, when you have hao too much to drink, we won't take you home. We will, however, give you a safe place to spend the night Don't make the mistake, think safe, make the call. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday season. Jerry Saner, Chief of Police, Hastings Shouldn’t dentists offer antibiotics? To the editor: Five years ago. on Dec. 15, my father. Gordon Irons, died of septicemia. He went to the dentist to get two teeth pulled. They actually pulled 18 and be got a blood infection, but they didn’t give him any antibiotics. He was also diabetic. My mother asked the dentist why he didn’t give my father antibiotics and he told her he doesn’t use antibiotics and that he believes infections will heal after the teeth have been pulled. My mother disagreed, saying an infection can gel into the blood stream and kill the patient Maybe the dentists who don't use antibi­ otics should put up warning signs in their offices. I wonder how many people would walk out the door then? 1 wish my dad could have. We went to three different lawyers, but all of them said there was nothing they could do for us because there is no law that requires & dentist to give a patient antibiotics when pulling teeth. Please be aware of this so this doesn’t hap­ pen to a family member of yours. Incidentally, the dentist I have talked about here is still in practice. Linda Price. 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Call us today! . 269-945-2471 WREN Funeral Home 1401 North Broadway, Hastings Ml 49058 David C. Wren, Director Worship Together... HASTINGS - Martin L. “Mike” Guernsey, age 78, of Hastings, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003 at his residence. He was bom April 29, 1925 in Ionia County, the son of Ambrose J. and Iva A. (Peacock) Guernsey. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1943. Mike worked at E.W. Bliss for 37 years and retired in 1981. He enjoyed woodworking and machinery. . He served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve; parents; three brothers, Hrrland, Eugene and Wilson. Surviving are a brother, Lewis Guernsey of Hastings; a sister. Loretta Balyeat of Hastings; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 3,2003 at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Brent Branham officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPF: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST.CYRII-S CATHOLIC CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. M! 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:0 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 640 pjr_; Bible Study & Pnyet Time Wednesday nights 6:30 M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Director. Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Stephen Scott Church phone. 269­ 945-4995. Church website, www. Church. Hartings. Mas* Sunday at 9: 30 ajn. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH Moore. Pastor. Youth hopeum org Church Secretary . Delilah Bennett. Office hours. WedJThurs.. 9 am. to 1 p.m. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a m. Sunday School. 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 p.m. Sr. High 105 S Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Partor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 am and 1140 am. . ConfesMon Saturday 3 3U4 15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wefi State Rond. Hartrr... Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 am; ciaaaes for all ages Morning Worship 1045 a.m. Nunery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wedur.day activities 7.00 p.m. arc: Rainbow* or JJ. Bible Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junk* Mte qnu (^ea 8-12). Youdi Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult BMe Study - No age tanks. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3115 N. Broadway. Harting*. Ml 49058 Rev Bob South Phone 367­ 4061 Wonhip Service* Sunday. 11:00 am ; Sunday School. 10 am. for all ages. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -.Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion. ‘ 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Sonshine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday, Thursda, from 9­ 11:30 am.. 12-2:30 p m. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) and Middle School Youth, (evening meal at 6 pjn.). Wednesday 6-8 p.m Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 A 8) Wednesday. 7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting, (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services 9.15 am. Morning Prayer 11X30 am Holy Communion Wednesday- Evening Prayer services 6:00 p.m. For more information call 795-2370 or Re* David T. Hurtwick 948­ 9604. Irwdmonai 1928 Book of Cotnnxc Prayer used fa all servi­ ce. AfTJiated w ith the independen. Anglican Church (Canada Sytnu). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hasting* Pa*i« Dan Cumc. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 aan.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pjn.. Evening Service; 740 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6 p.m.. Awana Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GR ACT. COMMUNITY CHURCH GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey 1269) 623-8857 Sunday Service 10: 30 a.m.-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 State Rd (Corner of State Rd and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Giaybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation, Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121 Nuraery available for all services. Sunday School for all ages 930 am. Adult classes: Dec. thru Feb. Don Acker leading, from the Bonanza series, where Little Joe, Ben. Adam and Huss will teach Btble principle* Pastor Dun. discussing topics per­ taining to the Christmas Story as seen through the eyes of the prophet Isaiah Pastor Brian, a Young Aduh Kid » For Chnrt I0J0 a.m (during wcoh-p for (3 a 4 years) 4 (5 year* tLni 3rd grade) Quizzrr* 4:00 p.m. and Sunday Evening Service 640 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 9:00 am. Scamps (Senior Citizen*) Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Sing'n Share (Adults). Youth 6th- 12th grades, and CLC (Clmstian Life Club) 3 yrs. old thru 5th Grade. Senior Adult Coffee Hour. Thun. 9:30-11X30 a.m. CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS: Dte. 7. 10:36 Drama bv Jovftd Praise A 648 pjn. Ill Be Home Foe Chrirtmas" by Sing V Share & 7:00 p.m. Sundav School Open House A Cookie FrUowship. Dec. 14th 6:00 p.m. Annual ( hristmas Program at C entral Auditorium. Dec. 21st. 6:00 pjn. Christinas Carol Sing. Join u* for any or all of our Christinas Activities. 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor Doo Ro<oe. (517) GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Partor. Sunday Services: 945 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery. children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training Pastor. Thursday, Dec. 4 - 3:45 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace ■ and Chiii— CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Paster Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 945 am.; Worship 11XX) am.; Evening Service at 6:00 pjn.; Wethesday Prayer Bible 700 pjn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 10 am-11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hartings. Ml 49058 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 sooth of Assyria Rd Nashville. Mich 49073 Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 am. 600 pan. Wed 6 30 p m Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-11 Patfix* David and Ruse MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special" For inhxmauoo call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517452-1806 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave . Hasting*. Ml COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Dunne Doorn Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 945 am; Sunday School 11:15 am Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12-noon Saturday nights - Praise Service* 7 30 p.m For more information call the church office WOODGROVE BRITHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 9:3C; Church Service 10:30 am. 49058 (269) 945-2938 Minister: Das id Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Phihppsans 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: BiNe Class 10.00 am.; Worship 1140 am. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Class 740 p.m. Classes for ail ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Patfor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1331 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan NASHVILLE - Mr. Fay H. Fisher, age 93. of Nashville, passed away Friday, Nov. 28. 2003 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Fisher was bom on OcL 22, 1910 in Barry County, the son of Lester and Nellie Fisher. Mr. Fisher was self-employed. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fish­ ing, trapping, and spending time at his cabin in the U.P., which he loved dearly. He is survived by his children. Gene and Mary Fisher of Vermontville. Rex and Barb of Nashville, and Vinita and Hugh Snow of Nashville; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchil­ dren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Dorotny. his second wife, Doris, a brother. Donald and two great grandsons, Scott and Jesse Snow. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Daniels Funeral Home. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Arrangements by the Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. Clau. “Cafe’ Berta." “Hot Topic*. Wofdup service KL 30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARE.NE am Sunday School Hour. 1140 am Morning Worship Service. 6.40 p.r„ evening Service; Wednesday: 7.00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teen* Fay H. Fisher 239 E North Street Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Notes, 7:00 p.m. Adventurers: 7:00 p m. Choir. Saturday. Dec. 6 - 11XX) a.m Youth Ministry Prayer Tune; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Dec 7 10:00 Holy Communion: 9:45 am. Sunday School Monday. Dec. 8 - 7D0 p.m. Women of Faith Chnstmas Party ; 740 p.m. Sunday School Staff Christmas Party; 740 p.m. Web Team. Tuesday. Dec. 9 - 740 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous Wednesday. Dec. 10 - 1040 a.m. Wbrdwatchers; 6:00 p.m. Advent Supper. 740 p.m. Evening Prayer. 840 p.m. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) funefe voyager net- Barrier free building with elevator to all floor*. Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Educalion. Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 am. ■ Sunday School. 9JO ant - LIVE' Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am. Refreshments; 11:00 am. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided dunng both worship service* Junior church is for ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 7.00 pjn. Bell Choir rehearsal 800 Chancel Choir rehearsal THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE’Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 740 p m prayer meeting m the lounge FIRST PRESB1THUAN CHI RCH 231 S Browhiay. Harting*. Mah. 49058. (269) 945-5463 Nelson E Lutntn. Interim Pastor Sunday Services - 9:00 am Traditional Worship: 1040 am. Coffee Hour in the Lounge. 10:10 am. Church School; 11:20 am Contemporary Worship The 940 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH AM 12X T II 20 Service is broadcast Channel 2 throughout (he weca. Nursery is provided fur both sen ice* Dre. 5 - Mender * C hrirtma* Party; Dec. 6 - Middte High Shopping Trip; Dec. 7 - Baptism*: Dec. 18 Newsletter Deadline al noun. | IVnnda B. Co/ston TYLER. TEXAS Wmda B. Colston, age 81. of Tyler. Texas, passed away Friday, Nov. 21, 2003 at her residence. Wanda Eleanor was bom in Hastings, on April 29, 1922 to Frederick F. Bower and Amy (Still) Bower. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1940. She learned to play the piano at a early age and played for church, Sunday Schools and Vacation Bible Schools. She later taught her self to play the organ. During the war she worked in a office in Battle Creek. She met Carl Colston, who was stationed at Fort Custer. After he returned from three years in the South Pacific they were married on July 29. 1945. They lived in Texas for two years and then moved to Hastings until they retired in 1979 and moved back to Texas. Wanda loved music and played a lot. She read a lot and wrote about 125 letters a year. She also sent many special occasion cards. She worked over 20 years at the Hastings Manufacturing Company as an office clerk and made lots of friends. Carl passed away on May 25. 1994. Wanda is survived by son, Theodore and wife, Ellen and granddaughters, Amy Colston, Marion Koleski and Emily Colston of Michigan; daughter, Connie Gossett and husband. Larry and granddaughter Angela Rosebure and grandson, John Gossett, all of Texas; daughter, Diane Bohne and husband. Lionel of Tennessee, one sister, Dorothy Reid of Hastings; great grandchildren, Shaye Tomsett, Leslie Walls and Jacob Gossett; brother and sister-in-law. Clark and Verna Colston and many nephews and nieces. Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2003 at the Pine Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Towns officiating. Burial at Pine Springs Cemetery, lyier, Texas. ArrangemenLs were made by Uoyd-James Funcra.’ Home. ■ NASHVILLE - Raymond M. Hinckley, 75, of Nashville passed away Friday. Nov. 28, 2003, at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, from complications of a lengthy illness. He was bom Aug. 16, 1928. the son of Merrill J. and Ona (Hummel) Hinckley, in Nashville and was graduated in 1946 from Nashville High School. He was employed at Oliver Corp, in Battle Creek until his induc­ tion into the U.S. Army in 1950. He served two years with the 46th Truck Transportation Corp., with one year in Germany. He was married to Susan Murphy of Nashville, on Oct. 22, 1955, at Zion Lutheran Church, Woodland. They moved to Battle Creek where he continued to work for Oliver Corp, until the plant closed in 1962. He was then employed at Battle Creek branches of the Home Loan Co. of Muskegon until he was hired in 1967 by Security National Bank of Battle Creek. In 1972 he was named manager of the bank’s Nashville branch, and he and his wife moved back to his hometown. He continued to work for SNB after it was purchased by Comerica Bank of Detroit, serving in vari­ ous branches in Battle Creek. He retired in 1986 as manager of Comerica’s Bellevue branch. He was president of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce during the 1970s; served several terms on Nashville Village Council; was Village president 1990-93, and was a member of the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., a volunteer group responsible for creating the ballfields and other improvements on village property west of the business district. Ray enjoyed fishing, reading. TV sports, and visiting with his "coffee buddies" in Palacios, Texas, where the couple had win­ tered since 1990. He also was interested in history, being a direct descendent of Samuel Hinckley, an English immigrant who settled in Massachusetts in 1635. Raymond is survived by his wife, Susan; his sister, Petie Latta of Nashville, and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother. Donald, and sister-in-law. Wilma Hinckley. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam Library. Nashville or to Barry County Humane Society, fastings. Arrangements by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Rita Mulligan GRAND RAPIDS - Rita Mulligan, age 83, formerly of Middleville, in the midst of a vibrant life passed unexpectedly to her reward. Widow of John; mother of Craig (Debbie) and David; grandmother of Michelle (Craig Tuokkola. Jennifer and Andrew), Melissa (Jeff) Keating, and Megan Mulligan; mother in spirit to niece Judy (Todd) Sloan, and nephew Gary (Barb) Thome; beloved great aunt to numerous nieces and nephews who also enriched her life. A graduate of Indiana University (B.A.) and Michigan State University (M.A.) She was passionately dedicated in career as a school social worker because of her heartfelt empathy for all children in need. This care and concern for children and edu­ cation extended to her family and friends with whom she was involved with equal devotion. Service to others was the foundation of her life. .An inspiration to ail who knew her, she will be missed more than words could express. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday at St. Stephen Catholic Church. The Rev Paul Milanowski Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hugh Michael Beahan Foundation, 300 Sheldon SE. Grand Rapids. MI 49503. The family is being served by Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service, 4291 Cascade Rd. SE at Kenmoor. east of 1-96. HASTINGS - Maty B. Weller, age 87, of Hastings, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003 at her residence. She was bom March 27,1916 in Wayland, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Wierczac) Baweja. Mary graduated from Wayland High School in 1934. She worked for a retail clothing store in Wayland. Globe Knitting Works in Grand Rapids, and was a Grand Rapids Press Distributor. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Women of the Moose. She nuirried Raymond B. u,eller June 6, 1942. Mary enjoyed the many years of taking care and being involved in her family's lives. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Kenneth in 1998. brothers, Joe and Bill, and a sister, Helen. Surviving are her husband of 61 years Ray Weller of Hastings; sons, Bernie (Sandy) Weller of Hastings, Patrick (Jayne) Weiler of Fenton; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters. Stella (Will) Bailey of Hartford. Ct., Evelyn Swartz of Hopkins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials can be made to St Rose School. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Earl Willison HICKORY CORNERS - Earl Willison, of Hickory Comers, age 94, passed away Nov. 27, 2003, at his residence. Mr. Willison was bom Aug. 26, 1909, on the family farm in Hickory Comers, the son of Millard and Delia (Bowman) Willison. He was a lifetime member of the Urbandale Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mr. Willison was a graduate of Emmanuel Missionary College, where he received his teaching degree. . ’ After graduating he taught at Hickory Kellogg and Parchment High Schools. Farming was his real love and he relumed to the family farm and farmed the rest of his life. On Aug. 22. 1929 be married Olivia Stagg and she preceded him in death on Feb. 14, 1990. He is survived by a son David (Ramona) Willison of Tennessee; a daughter, Virginia (James) Grubbs of Delton; a brother. Clark (Ada) Willison of Hastings; a nephew Robert Willison of Washington; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Dec. 1, 2003 at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Jason Sieber officiated. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Urbandale Seventh Day Adventist Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. loving memory of... Raymond B. Hause, Sr. ... who passed away seven years ago. December 5. 1996. In Our Hearts J Wc thought of you J with love today. i But that i* nothing new. We thought about you j yesterday. And day* before that. too. 1 Wc think of you in silence, j We often speak your nunc. J Now all wc have is memories. J And your picture in a frame, j Youi memory is our keepsake. J With which we'll never part. J God has you in His keeping. Wc have you in our heart, J j Love always ... your family J �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 4, 2003 - Page 7 | ________ Jane O. Gauss HASTINGS - Jane O. Gauss, age 80, of Hastings, died Sunday. Nov. 30. 2003 at West Marion Community Hospital. Ocala. Florida. Jane was bom in Iron County. Michigan and has been a winter resident in Ocala, Florida since 1987. She was a member of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church. She was a retired teacher with the Gull Lake Community School of Richland. Surviving Mrs. Gauss is her husband of 55 years. David B. Gauss of Hastings; daughters. MaryVIiek. of Hickory Comers and Ann Buchanan, of Wellston; son. David Gauss III, of Hudsonville; sisters. Julie O. Pavlak of Ocala, Florida. Mary Janet Flailz of Ocala, Florula, Catherine Hamilton of Iron River and Lois Mason of Corvallis, Oregon; and four grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, TimberRidge. Mildred Malcolm Steury Mildred Malcoim Stcury was bom in rural Kent County, on Dec. 12, 1911 Mildred was the youngest of four children. She attended high school in Hastings, and graduated from Barry County Normal and taught eight grades in a one-room schoolhouse. Mildred remained a life-long teacher of farrJy. friends and acquaintances alike, and a private tutor to handicapped children. In 1928. she met a handsome Hoosier pilot. Al Stcury, who courted her from his open cockpit airplane. Four years later they married. Together they owned and operated Hastings­ based Electric Motor Service for almost 30 years. Mildred was a great lover of music and was an accomplished vocalist and pianist and was the accompanist for several vocal groups. She also loved to read and to play golf and bridge. Mildred was a fearless traveler through her life, barnstorming with her husband in their American Eaglet Airplane in the 1930’s, motor-camping with her family in the Rocky Mountains in the 1940’s, and in later years touring with Airstream Caravans throughout the US, Canada and Mexico. Mildred was preceded in death by her hus­ band Albert Steury and brothers Alan. Arnold and Stanley Malcolm. She is survived by her son Thomas and his wife Jan, granddaughters Jenec and Denver and three great-grandchildren of Orange County, California; daughter Ann Steury Priebe and husband Don of Santa Fe. New Mexico and grandchildren Beth (Hersey. MI), Jeff (St. Paul, MNi. Amy (Johnstown, CO) and Nathan (Houston, TX). Mildred is also survived by her beloved new kitten Benjie. Mildred \ family and friends will miss a warm-hearted, gracious friend. In tribute to Mildred's love and enthusiasm for reading and education, the family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Hastings Public Library. A private family celebration of her life was held on a clear, star-filled evening on Nov. 28 in rural Santa Fe. New Mexico. Hastings senices were on Tuesday. Dec. 2. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. | M. James "Jim" Doyle HASTINGS - M. James “Jim" Doyle, age 75. of Hastings, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003 at his residence. He was born May 25.1928 in Grand Rapids, the son of Richard and Viola (Wibert) Doyle. He married Bemadett M. Uzarski June 26, 1948. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for 38 years and retired in 1983. Jim enjoyed the outdoors, traveling in Northern Michigan, mushrooming, fishing, and especially his family. Jim and his wife were campground host for the past 11 years at Leelanau Stale Park. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard Wilbert (Bill) Doyle. Surviving is Jim’s wife of 55 years, Bemadett M. Doyle of Hastings; children. Sandra (David) Dilno. Patricia (Fred) Morse, Kevin (Marilyn) Doyle, all of Hastings; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Al and Margo Ammons of North Point, MI. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 29.2003 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Grace M. Nichols HASTINGS - Grace M. Nichols, age 88. of Hastings, died Sunday. Nov. 30. 2003 at Hastings Tendcrcarc. She was bom Feb. 12. 1915 in Hastings, the daughter of Chis and Hazel (Norris) Hill. She attended Hastings High School. Grace worked at Kellogg's for 17 years. She also worked at the old county farm and did in­ home health care fir 10 years. She married James F. Nichols Nov. I. 1947. Grace was a member of the Hastings Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and being with family. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband. Otis Farrah. in 1945; son. Tom Farrah, in 2001; granddaughter. Lisa Rodriguez; sister. Helen Tobias Surviving arc her husband, James F. Nichols of Hastings; six children. Jim (Linda) Farrah of Delton, Sally (William) Rodriguez of Middleville. John (Joanie) Nichols of Hastings, Nancy Nichols of Alexandria, Virginia. Terry (Claire) Nichols of Hastings. David (Sandy) Nichols of Hastings; daughter-in-law, Joy Farrah of Hastings; 17 grandchildren; 33 grcatgran'fchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Otis (Katie) Hill of Hastings; sister. Ruth Rice of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. Memorial servic­ es will be held Thursday, Dec. 11. 2003 at I p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings Pastor Mark Howard will officiate. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. ‘Great Decisions’ starts in February The Great Decisions discussion group plans to meet in February and March at the Kellogg Community College Hastings campus on the 50th anniversary of the Great Decisions scries. The Institute for Learning in Retirement at KCC is offering this cight-week class for the four-year for participants aged 50 or older. Membership in the ILR and a class fee of prob­ ably $25 covers the cost of the 2004 anniver­ sary edition ef the 100-page briefing book is required. Classes will meet from noon (bring a sack lunch) to 2:30 p.m. Participants should indicate a preference of Monday or Tuesday weekly. To sign up, phone the class coordinator at 948­ 2347 or administrator Teresa Durham at 948­ 9500. The Foreign Policy Association produces the Great Decisions program and it has been adopt­ ed as a national flagship education program by the World Affairs Council of America. The FPA. based in New York City, is an independ­ ent non-profit organization dedicated to inspir­ ing learning about the world, and U.S. foreign affairs. The eight topics for reading and discussion in 2004 are Media and Foreign Policy, The Philippines. Weapons of Mass Destruction, U. S. and Europe. Diverse Islam. Latin America, Reform in the Middle East and Public Diplomacy. Local public television stations broadcast each year half-hour discussions by experts on the eight topics, and the ILR discussion group expects to use videos of these discussions in each session, though lhe dates for broadcast by WGVU are not yet known. They may begin in January at the time the Great Decisions 2004 books were available. Participants should pick up a book and read lhe first topic before the first class meeting. The Wuiid Affairs Council of Western Michigan also presents annually at Calvin College its most prestigious lecture series Monday evenings every February and March, the Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series. The tentative schedule for these lec­ tures. free to World Affairs Council members, is: i • Feb. 9 — Dr. Peter McPherson. MSU President, on Iraqi Reconstruction. • Feb. 16 — Clay Ramsey. Program on International Policy Attitudes. University of Maryland. Public Diplomacy. • Feb. 23 — Muqtedar Khan. Brookings Institution. Diversity, in Islam. • March 1 — Ambassador Marilyn McAfee, Latin American Overview. • March 8 — U.S. and Edropc (speaker to be announced). • March 15 — Dr. Ronald Bee, University of California. Weapons of Mass Destruction. • March 22 — Eugene Martin, U.S. Institute of Peace. The Philippines. • March 29 — Vicki O'Hara. National Public Radio. The Media and Foreign Policy. Briefing books will be ordered by the ILR for all participants who sign up for the class. Batt/e Creek Boychoir to perform at St. Rose The Battle Creek Boychoir will perform a Christmas concert at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 Regarded as one of the outstanding chil­ dren's choruses in lhe Midwest, the boy­ choir will perform a medly of popular car­ ols, as well as Christmas music composed in lhe 20th century. The audience will be invited to join in the singing of selected car­ ols. The St. Rose of Lima Choir will open the concert, sponsored by J-Ad Graphics, with some Christmas selections. The Battle Creek Boychoir includes tal­ ented boys from third through eighth grade from throughout the region. Barry County residents include Michael Kaczmarczyk and Caleb Shotts of Hastings and Mackenzie Gaikema of Gun Lake. Under Music Director Brooks Chantier, the boy­ choir is one of three children's ensembles listed in the Michigan Toun/g Arts Guide of professional-level performers. The group performs throughout the United States and abroad, alone and with orchestras and other choruses. The performance is open to the public, free of charge, with free-will offerings accepted. St Rose is located at 805 S. Jefferson Ave. in Hastings. For more information, call lhe Music Center of South Central Michigan at (269) 963-1911. Among lhe 20th-century pieces that will be performed will be “Cradle Song" by the distinguished American composer Ned Rorem (on lhe occasion of his 90th birth­ day) and “Gaude Flore Virginale” by Czech composer Jiri Ropek. a work lhe boychoir sang in Prague in 1999 al a concert attend­ ed by the composer. The Battle Creek Boychoir, along with lhe new Community Music School in Hastings, arc programs under the umbrella of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, a member agency of lhe United Arts Council of Calhoun County, funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for thbXrts. Richard Beduhn turns 80 Ruth Lechleitner turns 90 Rulh Zaleha Lechleitner turns 90 on Dec. 13. 2003 and will celebrate her 90th birthday. Ruth was bom and raised in Bridgeport. Conn and has spent the last 62 years in Hastings with her husband. Edward. Her nurturing career begat at age 7. help­ ing to care for her younger siblings. At age 14. Rulh left home on weekdays to work for the Lawyer Keating family as maid and nanny of three children. For 10 years Ruth was able to help support her parents and siblings employed by the wonderful family. Her nurturing continued as she lovingly raised her four children. The joy of child care never left Ruth. She was employed by lhe Hastings First Presbyterian Church, working in the nursery for 50 years, until her mid 80’s. Ruth is dearly loved by her husband, four children, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and many friends. If you would like to wish Ruth a Happy Birthday, you may send a card to 1821 E. Center Rd., Hastings. Mich. 49058. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services 269-945-3252 8 S. Broadway Hastings. MI 49058 The family of Richard Beduhn invites you to stop by and wish him an early happy 80th birthday on December 6th from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Hastings Elks Temple, 102 East Woodlawn, Hastings. Rudolf Walliczek turns 100 Rudolf Walliczek will be honoring his 100th birthday on December 11, 2003 His four sons. Uwe (Sandy). Harald (Mary), Siirgen (Norma) and Norbert (Lois) will honor him. Rudolf has 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Rudolf would enjoy hearing from his fam­ ily and friends on his 100th birthday. Cards and letters may be sent to 10404 Davenpcrt Rd.. Woodland. Ml 48897. Four generations of Ingrams gather Four generations of lhe Ingram family recently gathered for this commemorative photo. Pictured are (left to right) great-grand­ father Robert Ingram of Charlotte, his grand­ son Bradley James Ingram of Buinsville. Minn, (holding Robert’s great-grandson Jayden Bradlev. bom Oct. 29). and his son Bradley Dale of Calalway. Md. Ted and Wilma (Bauman) Stockham will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on December 5, 2003. They were married in Dowling at her parents' home. They have three children. Thea (Eldon) Main. Ronald (Kelly) Stockham and Christine Stockham. They have six grandchildren and two great­ grandsons. They will celebrate with a small gathering of family and close friends. Jfewbom babies BOY, Zachary Jay, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 14,2003 at 9:04 p.m. to Cristy Jarritt and Todd Frandson of Ionia. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Autumn Sage, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 11, 2003 at 11:18 a.m. to Troy and Lariza Hansbarger of Sunfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 1/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Roland James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 17. 2003 at 8:47 p.m. to Courtney Williams and Paul Hawkins of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inch­ es long. GIRL, Emily Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 8.2003 at 10:12 to Michael and Janet Hall of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 1 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Halena Gail, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 5, 2003 at 4:25 p.m. to Dan and Michelle Phillips of Dowling. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 1/4 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Owen Charles, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 8, 2003 at 11:30 p.m. to Dean and Alissa Wilson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Rogelio IV. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 13, 2003 at 12:14 p.m. to Terra Bykerk and Rogelio Davila III of Muir. Weighing 5 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Edward J. Behmdt Jr. of Nashville and Rebecca J. and Blain Becktold of Allegan are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Ann Behmdt. to Peter Julius Remenar, son of Julius P. Remenar and Margaret A. Remenar of Bannister, the cere­ mony will be held on Sept 18. 2004 at St. Rose Church of Hastings. Sarah is a 1999 graduate of Maple Valley High School. She is also a 2903 graduate of Kellogg Community College ind is currently employed at Pennock Hospital of Hastings. Peter is a 1998 graduate of Ovid-Elsie High School and is currently employed at Town and Country Plumbing and Heating in Bath as an apprentice plumber. Stockhams to celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary Girrbach Funeral Home Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Behmdt-Remenar engaged GIRL, Kaitlyn Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 10. 2003 at 11:04 p.m. to James and Kristy Cabral of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Thristan Blake, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 19, 2003 at 1:08 a.m. to Jackie Furlong and Walter VanOostendorp of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Brooklynn Cherie. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 18. 2003 at 3:36 p.m. to Chase and Stacey Youngs of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Jamie Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 17. 2003 at 1:17 p.m. to Rick Swift and Kim Burghdoff of Gun Lake. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY', Jesse James, bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 18,2003 to Loretta White and Robert Kellogg of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Kevin Gregory, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 18, 2003 at 7:06 a.m. to Jane and Sean Collins of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Avery Jade, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 19,2003 at 4:10 a.m. to Jill and Jason Howland of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Daniel Richard Harp, bom at Spec­ trum Health Downtown on Nov. 5, 2003 at 10:55 a.m. to Don and Karla Harp of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. Welcomed home by sister. Amanda, age 4. Grandparents are David and Sharon Sixberry of Hastings; Roger Brumm of Nashville; and Dick and Betty Harp of Charlotte. Great grandparents are Lyle and Velma Endsley of Hastings; Shirley Brumm of Vermontville; and Cleona Greenlee of Lansing. �Page 8 - Thursday, December 4, 2003 - The Hastings Banner and other facets of their well-being. The VFW will have its monthly flea mar­ ket and craft show Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lake Odessa Santa parade is planned for Saturday, Dec. 6. One of the many events taking place at lhe Ionia Commission on Aging will be a movie of "America's Castles" al 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Ionia Theater. Lunch will fol­ low at the commission building nearby, with reservations needed. Lakewood High School will have per­ formances of “Pygmalion” Friday and Saturday evenings. Dec. 5 and 6. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Lake Manor. The speaker will be attorney Bill Davis, who practices law in Grand Ledge. He is a frequent contributor to the Ionia Sentinel Weekender with his in-depth articles on a variety of topics. He will be speaking to lhe LOAHS about Michigan's railroads, of which he is quite a history buff. Some years ago be spoke to lhe society on the topic ot post offices of lhe past. He also is a published poet. The society had great attendance at lhe depot last Friday and Saturday during Christmas Round the Town. One feature was a display of all the engraved paving bricks to be in the approach to the proposed freight house. The Start Smart mobile unit will be at the Lake Odessa Family Dollar parking lot from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. This is for testing preschool children for hearing, sight MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Bribe beats bite Dear Annie: I would like to respond to the letter from "Nibbled in Sturgis, Mich.," whose 17-month-old daughter likes to bite. My son. too, was a horrible biter. I read all the "experts" who claim that kids bite out of anger, frustration, jealousy, fear, and so on. But those scenarios didn't fit our boy. He bit for any reason at all. He once walked past a child, bit the kid in the forehead and just kept on going. No amount of scolding or timeouts helped. We left numerous play dates in tears. We were told to bite him back, to have his dad lay down the law, to separate him from the group, and a host of other punishing remedies. Nothing worked. He even bit the cat. Finally. 1 called our pediatrician, who Treasurer Delos Johnson of the Ionia Association of Retired School Personnel pres­ said, "Bribe him!" ents a check for $200 to Kay Barcroft and Alan Goodemoot of tbo lakewood At our next play date. I told him he could Community Council for the local Christmas Basket project. have ice cream if he didn't bite anyone. It worked. Within two weeks, he had stopped biting altogether. Bribery was simply anoth­ The community worship service at First er way of rewarding and reinforcing good Congregational Church was well attended. behavior. Five years later, he is a fine little Lola Haller was organist. Rev. Mark Jarvie boy, and we get compliments about his con­ was the host pastor. The service had alter­ duct. - Mom of a Formerly Notorious Biter nating ’cripture reading and hymns. Each in Virginia Beach, Va. pastor in turn had a brief story or devotional Dear Virginia Beach: Many readers wrote thought after his reading. Other pastors who in with their own remedies for biting. While participated were David Flegle from wc aren’t recommending them, some of you Lakewood United Methodist Church, Gary may find them useful: Taylor from Pleasant Valley United From Biloxi, Miss.: Here's how our little Brethren, Roberta Shaffer from Woodgrove shark was cured. His teacher kept a small Christian Parish and Darryl Bosworth from spray bottle of water mixed with vinegar. Kilpatrick UB. Fr. Tom Boufford of the St. When a child would bite, the teacher would Edward's Catholic Church was absent react as if there had been a small injury - to because of being in Peru working with street the biter! Calmly and sweetly, she would orphans. explain that biting can get dirt in their Steven McDowell from Florida flew to mouths. She would then ask the biter to stick Detroit on Monday and spent overnight with out his tongue and she would squirt the vine­ brother John and family. Together they gar mixture on it The children were not attended the Tuesday funeral of their cousin. scolded or humiliated, and it took only a few Ford McDowell. The church was filled with times for them to realize they didn't like get­ dozens of people seated in the balcony of ting their tongues "cleaned." Central UMC. Goodemoot family members Chandler. Ariz.: When a child bites, were there from Lowell, Belding and immediately take the child's arm. press it beyond. firmly against his top teeth and say. "No. Plans were for Bonnie Decker of St. Teeth hurt. They are only for eating." Follow Augustine, Fla., to be hostess on this w’ith a timeout or similar loss of privi­ Thanksgiving Day for her parents, Wayne leges. and discuss what he can do instead and Shirley, whose .summer residence, is in •• that would be more appropriate. Hastings. Also on hand were her uncles. Earl Kansas: I had that problem with my sec­ and Nonna of Citrus Springs, Max and ond son. One day when we were in a pizza Phyllis coming from LaBelle, and Norma's restaurant, he bit his older brother. 1 saw the brothef, Nyal Knickerbocker. hot pepper shaker on the table and put a tiny Members of the local King family were to sprinkle in his mouth. After letting him be gathered in Niles Saturday for the wed­ scream a few seconds. I gave him a drink of ding of Jeff King, son of Fred and Patricia of milk, and he was fine. He never bit again. Grand Rapids. Others coming would be This worked on my third and fourth son. too. Steven King and children from Maryland, It also cured spitting and the use of foul lan­ his son Jon from college in Iowa, James and guage. Lori with girls from Big Rapids. Diane and Midwest: We tried every piece of advice Dale Bales and daughters from Lincoln in we could find to get our son to stop biting. Jillian Leak of North Carolina enjoyed the crafts displayed at the Lake Odessa Alcona County. Lauren Bates was to be Three weeks ago, my mother suggested a bar Depot by her aunt’s Country Crafts during Christmas Round the Town. flower girl at the ceremony. The bride and of soap. Now. every time he bites a person, groom met when both were in the MSU he has to bite a bar of soap. He has gone marching band. from biting several times a day to Jess than John and Debbie Stassek. with children once a week. He actually pauses for a Rob and Larissa, spent Thanksgiving Day al moment when he wants to bite, then stops the home of her brother and family at himself and comes to me to help him with Carlton Center, along with their parents. whatever situation he was in mat provoked Rob is a senior at U of M, doing student the biting instinct. Treat yourself or someone you love! teaching. 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My plan is to say, "Dick, please don't talk to me like that. It makes me very uncomfortable." If be continues, I will leave. Do you think I should try to take Dick aside before I say this, or should I just stop him as soon as he starts, even if it's in front of Jane or Tom? -- Harassed in Los Angeles Dear Harassed: Hopefully. Dick has cleaned up his act since last year. However, if he hasn’t, tell him you find such comments offensive, and feel free to chastise him gen­ tly in front of the entire family. If sweetness and humor don't help, let him have it with both barrels, and tell Tom you expect him to back you up. Call for counseling Dear Annie: I am replying to "Tom in the Midwest," whose 15-year-old stepson molested her 10-year-old daughter. My 17year-old son molested my 12-year-old daughter. She told a school counselor, who told the police. There were no charges pressed against my son, but the policeman followed his progress through eight months of counseling with a therapist who specialized in this type of problem. His sister also had counseling. It wasn't easy or inexpensive, but the counsel­ ing was worth it. The counselor said hor­ mones rage in adolescents, and unfortunate­ ly, abuse can occur. My son didn't realize be was hurting his sister. Now, years later, my daughter was able to say to me, "Mom, everyone makes mistakes." I thank God for those wise people who intervened and helped us. My son is now 31, has a good job and a steady girlfriend. My daughter is 26, married and expecting her first child. The two of them are friends, and our family was left intact. Tell "Tom" to support her daughter who needs her, and her stepson who may need her just as much. My best to her. - Idaho Mom Dear Idaho Mom: Bless you for sharing your own traumatic experience to help others with the same problem. Here's one more on the subject: Dear Annie: I wanted to commend you for your advice to "Tom in the Midwest’ I work with child victims of sexual abuse and their families, and I feel the advice you gave was exemplary. Child molestation is more com­ mon than most people would like to think, and the person who molests the child is often someone the child loves and trusts. I would like to offer two additional pieces of advice: Parents of children who are sexu­ ally abused often feel isolated, because they do not believe others understand what they are going through. Please suggest "Tom ' look into support groups for parents whose children have been molested. Also, the par­ ents should seek out the services of a local child advocacy center to receive counseling for them and for their daughter. 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South Side Plaza—South M-37 I 300 Meadow Run, Suite A, Hastings, MI 49058 ] 269-9434)083 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9-8; Sat. 94 3)itn 3HKJU3AO1D 3NV1 -4 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 4. 2003 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... The story of Ben, a child’s best friend By Joyce Weinbrccht In Prairieville Cemetery, in the very back row on the east end of the road there ts a replica of a dog named Ben. lying on a cement slab near the roots of a large tree, and guarding the grave of his mistress, a girl named Minnie Doster. Ben was a good dog. He guarded lhe house, went after the cows and kept the chickens and Minnie's pel lambs out of the garden. He guarded the house when Minnie was there, but if she left he went with her. Minnie Doster was the youngest child in a family of 12 children, ten of which lived to adulthood. Ben had been given to Minnie when he was a puppy. Minnie came down with typhoid fever in lhe summer of 1892 and died in September of that year. She was buried in lhe Prairieville Cemetery in the Doster family plot along with her little brother. Carl. Ben followed the funeral cortege to the cemetery and when the funeral was over. Christopher Doster called to the dog to come. He listened for a moment and then laid down on Minnie's grave. The family took him home and tried to keep him there, but he wouldn't stay. He traveled the six miles to the cemetery and back to Minnie's graveside. The family tied him up. He chewed lhe rope apart and went back to the cemetery. He continued to stay in the cemetery. People tried to feed him and brought him water. He drank some of the water but he would not touch lhe food. One morning lhe family found Ben dead as close to Minnie as he could get. The family couldn't separate them again and buried Ben at the foot of Minnie’s grave. Mr. Doster had a firm in Cleveland make a replica of Ben and placed in on a cement slab at the foot of Minnie's grave where it has been for one hundred and six years, his eyes alert and seeming to follow the actions of anyone who visits lhe Doster family plot. The inscription on the slab under Ben reads: “My dog Ben." Source: Barry County History 1985. page 452; Minnie and Ben. Kathleen Mudge. Bernard Museum. Photo. 1998 by Weinbrecht. A statue of the loyal dog, Ben Cressey. Prairieville Township Cressey was named after Erastus Cressey, who came to Michigan from Rowe. Mass., in 1842 and sealed at this spot in Prairie«ille Township. A school was built there. The first store was built in 1880. The railroad, lhe Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw, arrived there in 1887. Byron Fisher was the first railroad agent, postmaster and storekeeper. Other store own­ ers and postmasters over lhe years included Frank Wright. John Oswald and in the 1930s, Tungate, Foreman. Charles McNulty and Helen and Don Reynolds served as store­ keepers. By 1954 the post office was moved to Hickory Comers. The first blacksmith was Caleb France, fol­ lowed by Vet France and Charlie Honeysett. Honeysett sold it to Robert Cosgrove, who was then the blacksmith at Cressey during the 1920s and 1930s. It was tom down in 1963. Sadie Cosgrove, wife of Robert Cosgrove, was a midwife. Many Cressey area babies came into the world assisted by her. The blacksmith shop and the Cosgrove home stood on the comers of Cressey and Ensign roads. Cressey once had a pickle factory and a stockyard alongside the railroad tracks. There was also a saw mill there at one time, which burned in 1856. A grist mill was then built on the same site by George H. Thomas, who had been the owner of the burned oui saw mill. There is an echo of Cressey still there. The cemetery east of the romers holds the mcn> ories of so many of the former citizens of the hamlet. One can almost hear the ring of the blacksmith's hammer striking lhe iron, and hear the clamor of the school bell calling the children to their studies. Source: Mrs. Irving Barber and Zoe Conrad. Barry County, 1985. Hastings High School honor roll (First Semester) Seniors High Honors (3.50 to 4.167 grade point average. • indicates 4.0 or better) — Matthew Aspinall. ’Amanda Becktel. •Kristen Beckwith. Erin Bernard. ‘Maria Biel, ’Drew Bowman. •Jonathan Britten. Heather Carroll. Adam Case. Caleb Case. •Sarah Clevenger, Margo Conklin, ’Erin Dahn. •Rebecca Davis, Amy Demond. Carmen Desvoignes. ’Brian Doozan. Danielle Drumm. Jessica Falconer. Mark Ferrall. Michael Fox, Whitney Garrison. Nicholas Gielarowski. Jason Griffin. ’Erin Hemerling, •Matthew Hoffman. Jonathan Hollister, Katie Hotchkiss, Erica Hubka. Hilary Hutchins, Jill Jolley. Collin Kaiser, Brenda King, Matthcw Lipstraw, ’Jeremy Lockwood, Emma Lundgren, Shoko Matsuyama, Joseph Matthews, Stephanie McNally. Lindsay Mead. Stephanie Miller. Scott Minnich. Andrea Murphy, Angela Norris. ’Nickolas O’Heran, Brian Olmstead, Casey Pennepacker, Pamela Peterson. Ryan Prater. Justin Pratt, Jennifer Quada. Sarah Reaser. •Shanon Red. Heather Rising. Ashlee Rizor, •Justin Roll. Amanda Rose. Eric Schiedel. •Katherine Selvig, Jami Shilling, ’Smantha Sleevi, Vincent Stavale, Morgan Steward. Christopher Taylor. ’Nicholas Thompson, •Patrick Wilde, Benjamin Williams. Keri Wills, Rachael Wolfe and Leah Wood. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Heidi Amett. Casey Bolthouse, Ashley Bunge. Nialla Castelcin. Jim Coenen, Chad Ferguson. Ryan Ferguson. Ashley Gibson, Randy Haire, Aaron Hasman. Heather Heinrich, Daniel Hodges. Lindsey Hussey, Bradley Kidder. Nathan Munr^, Jessica Nichols. Nicole Prough. Tyler Tuthill. Heath VanBelkum. Jennifer Wanland. Codey Wise and Stephanie Woodworth. Houorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Victoria Andrews, Joey Aspinall. Elizabeth Bowers. Eric Byington, Ashley Carr, Meagan Chaffee, Terrence Checseman. Jonathon Daugherty. Lisa Gerber. Thomas Girrbach. Richard Harper, Alyssa Howe, Amber Jewett-Case, Kelly Johnson, Stephanie Kelly, Stacey Marlette. Megan McGandy, Ashley Miller. Chasity Neil. Dillard Smith. Alice Trout, Matthew Waller and Deeanne Wright. Juniors High Honors (3.50-4.286) - Elizabeth Acker, Mariah Bachert, Courtney Barnard. Tia Blood, ’Megan Bolthouse, Jesse Cappon. Allison Cooney, Brian Cottrell. Robert D’Agostino. Kurtus Daniels, Cody Depew. •Catherine Fish, Jaimeson Fisher, Nathaniel Frame, ’Sarah Frantz. •Timothy Frey. Ashley Gielarowski, Bethany Gieseler, Chad Girrbach, Tyler Heath, Kelsey Howell. Amanda Hurless, Katrina Jacobs, Jena Johnson. Brent Kelley, Jordan Kimble. •Curtis Krallman. Jacquelin Krouse, •Alexander Larson. Kathryn Lawrence, Amber Lepard, David Lewis, Stephanie London. Deric Lustey, ’Joshua Maurer. Thomas Miller, Michael Newsted, Hailey Norton. Amber Peck, Christy Pohja. ’Kristin Pufpaff, Taylor Raymond. Kathlyn Rounds. Charity Schantz, ’Brandon Schwartz. Jennifer Stout. ’Graham Tuinstra, ’Courtney Waklcy. Sarah Walker. ’Brent Wallace, Paul Wanland, Joshua Wescott. Steven Wilson and Melissa Wymer. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Jeffrey Allen. Zachary Allen, Scott Allerding, Joseph Arens, Kayla Arnie, Timothy Aspinall, Jacquelyn Beduhn, Stephanie Buskirk. Sara Bustance. Ashley Chase, Nicole Cinchanski. Andrew Conklin. John Coolidge. Ryan Dykhouse. Christopher Edwards, Aaron Fortier. Danielle Hodges. Dan Hoffman. Jason Hudson, Ashley ingle, John Kinney, Elizabeth Kruko, Anna Lawrence. Kyle Lustey, Amber Main, Faith Mejeur, Alyssa Mennell, Daryl Minton. Nicole Noviskey, Shannon Poll, Katie Ray, Evelyn Roscoe. Amanda Sekrecki, Jennifer Shoebridge. Amanda Sink. Katie Slocum, Luke Tossava. Megan Ulrich. Caitlin Vreugde and Carrie Woodworth. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Wyatt Benton. Theresa Constantine. Aaron Endsley, Kerri French. Michael Garrett, Andrew Griggs. Chad Henry, Stephen Hollister, Joshua Johnson. Andrew Kelly. Alexander Kendall, Adam Nini, Natoshia Olin. Savannah Ramsey, Wayne Shellenbarger, Steven Snyder, Halie Terrel, Ashley Tietz, Jacob Tuthill, Stacy Tyrrell. Mark VanderVeen, Kristin Williams and Kayla Wills. Sophomores High Honors (3.50-4.00) — •Lauren Azevedo. Alexis Baker. • Regina Bouchard, •Allison Bryans. -Russell Burgdorf. Marion Christensen. •Scott Coleman, Brittany Cotant. Barbara Crawford. Meagan Depew, ’Daniel Dimond. Kayla Ellsworth. David Gallagher, •Emily Haney. Andre Hile, • Amber Hoffman. Nicole Jager. Jodi Jolley, Devin Jordan. Derick Kurr, Samuel Larson, Shannon Lux. Jennifer Madsen. Jessica McLaughlin, Alex McMillan. Michael McPhillips, Bradley Mead, •Jessica Mikolajczyk, Viola Payne, Krystal Pond. Kyle Quada, •Jeffery Quick. Erika Schroeder. Elizaeth Shafer, Craig Sherwood. Emiiie Shumway, ’Shelby Sleevi, Rachel Smith, Chelsea Standler, Julia Thomas, Kristina Tolger, Kimberly Vannocker, Marissa VanWingen, Garret Walker. Lora Wincgar and Rene Winegar. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Kaylyn Armstrong, Brandon Aspinall, Jacob Barry, Jeana Bishop, Aubri Brandt. Danielle Brower, Shanna Burgett, Greggory Cain, Josh Colella, Kali Dakin. Shannon Dudley. Miranda Endsley. Donald Falconer. Joshua French. Mariana Garza, Jerica Greenfield, Katherine Hanson, Leah Harris. Bradley Hayes, Tascha Hinckley, Seth Hom. Jennifer Johnston. Ashtin King. Jesse Lemon. Renee Man. Brian McKeough, Kathiynn McKinney, Amanda McQuern, Nicole Meredith, Max Myers, Jessica Newton. Leah Overmire. Cbelsie Passmore, Natalie Pennington. David Peterson, Stephen Peurach, Brooklyn Pierce, Jessica Roper, Daniel Secord. Adam Sheldon, Kenneth Shellington. Cassondra Shepler. Joshua Smith, Jacquelyn Siska, Mallon Spoelstra, Travis Taylor, Tasia Thompson. Katherine Trahan, Rebecca Travino, Monica Treadwell, Jamie VanBovcn. Jessica VanBuren. Krystal Wait and Brittany Wescott. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Nicole Cordray. Timothy Eerdmans, Sarah Ford, Eric Gillespie, Nathaniel Hodges, Eric Laurie, Amber McClelland. Steven Miller, Ashley Morgan. Terry Rose. Lee Selby, Sophia Stavale, Ashley Varner, Meredith Waters and Benjamin Zaccanelli. Freshmen High Honors (3.50-4.00) — *Kayla Angeletti, Michael Bekker. •Jason Bies, William Blood, Hannah Buckles, ’Margaret Buehl, *Taylor Casarez, Alyssa Case. Hannah Case. Beth Christiansen, Zachary Connor, Jason Cook, •Kayleigh Delcotto, Kristina Dobbin, Jesse Ellwood. Erin Fluke, Cory Gardner, *Gregg Hasman, Rebecca Hill, •Bradley Horton, Rachael Iler. Amy Ingle. Lindsay Kam, Amy Kidder. ’Natalie Knorp, Carman Laskey, Nikole Meade, ’Jacqualynn Northrop, Jessica Pattok, Isaak Ramsey, Brandon Roberts, Dana Shilling, Paul Vaughan. Jerin Voshell, • Molly Wallace, Raymond Westfall. Scott White and Daven Winans. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Seth Beduhn, Emily Benningfield, Nathanael Burgett, Sheila Carpenter, Justin Carroll, Stephen Case, Nathan Cogger, David Cole, Kelly Cuncannah, Jonathan Curtiss, Matthew Donnini, Carrie Eagle. Kelcey Edwards, Tiffany Edwards, Kristen Falconer, Jonathan Garrett, Ashley Hartman, Lacie Hughes, Jacob Johnson. Bradan King. Shandi Kosbar, Lacy Lancaster, Katee McCarthy, Alexandria Neil. Ashley Peck. Leanne Pratt, Kimberly Pyle, Brandy Rancour, Alexandria Rugg, Tyler Ryan, Danielle Schwartz, Addison Singleterry, Dakota Storey, Brittney Sutherland, Erika Swartz, Arma Symonds, Matthew Teune&sen. Kaylie Thomas, Amanda Welch. Kyle White and Katlyn Wilson. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Jennifer Bishop, William Davis, Tanya DuBois, Mitchell Gahan. Smantha Gonsalves, Erich Iberie. Alexander Kimble, Craig Lord, Kaitlin Mason, Amanda Mueller. Sy Overmyer, Casey Phillips-Johnson, Sierra Rathbun, Lindsay Sours, Nicole Sutton. Derek Thurman and Anthony Tuthill. 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NE (616)363-1965 Holland (616) 392-2904 GmtLMmCiMa (231)893-6300 �Pa9* 10 - Thursday. December 4. 2003 - The Hastings Banner I guess the lesson is just stay out of trouble Cagers hit hardwood next Friday The 2003-04 Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) <osh Maurer. Andrew Vincent. Justin Pratt, Scott Larsen. Joey Aspinall, Brandon Johnson, (back) Coach Schils. Tyler Tuthill. Andrew Whitney. Dan Hodges, Drew Bowman. Adam Case. Coach Pohja, and Coach Denney. Wc see what happens when superstar athletes go bad. Chris Webber gets a slap on the wrist for lying to a grand jury. It’s a media circus around Kobe Bryant and he’s still playing ball with the Lakers. Athletes get busted for drinking, and drugs, and driving, or any combination of the three and go to rehab instead of jail. Thankfully, there seem to be fewer numbers of high school athletes getting into this kind of trouble than there are professional athletes. That is not to say high school kids don’t get into trouble. The case of 17-year-old Korey Primmer at Muskegon Oakridge brings up some interest­ ing thoughts. For those that don’t know the story. Primmer and a group of other students allegedly dragged a fellow student into the locker room and beat him up. A Muskegon County Sheriff’s deputy investigated and determined the kids were just fooling around and closed the case. The alleged incident happened October 27. Charges were filed against three students November 26, including Primmer. Between this time. Primmer was leading the Oakridge football team in tackles from his linebacker spot as it worked its way through the playoffs. f Primmer, who hac already been forced to sit out a quarter of one game by the school, was then suspended from playing in the State Championship game at the Silverdome last Saturday. A last minute court injunction to allow Primmer to play in the game failed. All of this for a fight at school. By all of this 1 mean the suspension from the game, numerous reports on television news, stories in area papers including this column, all because a football player was allegedly in on the fight. Sports can't be that important, can they? If there wasn't a kid on die football team involved I certainly wouldn’t be writing about it. I’m sure there would have been much less coverage everywhere. It’s in the paper because if the team’s leading tackler hadn't been on the field at the state championship, people would have wondered why. In fact, part of lhe reason Muskegon Police began looking back al the incident was that numerous complaints were brought to the school board that the kids were getting off easy because they are athletes. Ramifications have to come from something like this. There is no lej al system in high school. If a student is in trouble for being tardy, they’re in trouble. There’s no process to deny, or prove that .hey weren’t tardy. The student gels detention and that’s that. If the school wants to say a kid is suspended from a football game, they can. and that’s that. But missing the stale championship? That sucks. The police didn’t have anything to do with taking him out of the game. ‘Our focus was the criminal charges.” Muskegon County Prosecutor Tony Tague said in a November 27 Muskegon Chronicle story. “Any ramifications regarding the football game would be a decision to be made by the school system. This case was handled as any other investigation.” Primmer hasn’t been proven g’ulty in a court of law. He’s been arrested, and charged, but not proven guilty and sentenced. The rest of the kids involved in the incident, who’s names most people don't even know, didn’t miss out on a state championship. Almost seems like punishment enough, right? Lou* of times people think athletes are held to a lower standard. Sometimes they are. Many times they’re held to a higher standard, because they represent their school and com­ munity outside of the classroom. There are rewards for that. We don't have four or five pages dedicated every week to the kids who did great on their math tests, wrote the best essay about lhe turtle crossing lhe road in the ‘Grapes of Wrath', or who can best describe Hannibal’s trek across the Alps. So how should a situation like this be dealt with? Should the country’s legal system take over? Should lhe school deal out all the punishment? There is no easy answer. Most incidents like this are much smaller, and don’t involve police investigations. I know if the school doesn’t punish the kids, it feels like they’re getting off easy. If the school docs punish them, are they getting their due process? The last report I saw. Primmer still was saying he had nothing to do with it. What if he’s telling the truth? BARLOW FLORIST G Christian Book Store 109-111 W. State St. Hastings This winter’s Saxon varsity basketball team returns eight seniors from the team that won eight games a year ago. Experience doesn’t necessarily translate directly into wins, but it sure doesn’t hurt. Sharp shooting senior Drew Whitney returns to a wing position for the Saxons, along with senior forwards Justin Pratt and Joey Aspinall. Scon Larsen a hard nosed defender who saw plenty of time at the point guard spot a year ago is back to run the show at one guard spot. Joining Larsen in the back court are sen­ ior guards Tyler Tuthill and Adam Case. Hastings could get a lift late in the season with the return of senior guard Drew Bowman, who’s recovering from a knee injury sustained during football season. Senior Dan Hodges is the only center listed on the Saxons’ roster, and size again will be a major obstacle for the team to overcome. Coach Schils said he likes this team’s depth and athleticism however. Joining that group of eight seniors are jun­ iors Andrew Vincent. Josh Maurer, Brandon Johnson, and sophomore forward Eric Gillespie. One of the goals for the season is for lhe team to finish in the top tier of the O-K Gold. That’ll be tough with the likes of Wyoming The 2003-04 Hastings varsity volleyball team. Team numbers are (front from left) Kelsey Howell, Amanda Keeler, Jacquelin Krouse, Jennifer Quada. Jamie VanBoven. Jodi Jolley, (back) assistant coach Dawe. Amanda Sink. Lisa Noteboom. Kayla Arnie, Katie Lawrence. Bethany Giesler, coach Gina McMahon, and coach Tim McMahon. Saxon spikers seek improvement 1 Improvement remains an important word for the Hastings volleyball program. A large group of juniors and sophomores will be learning the varsity game at Hastings this fall. Only two seniors return from last year’s team that was 7-30-4. “It’s a young team, but with a lot of talent." said coach Gina McMahon. Lisa Noteboom is back at a middle/outside hitter position, and Jen Quada at an outside/right front hitter spot. The other top returnees to the varsity line­ up are juniors Kayla Arnie and Katie Lawrence. DREISBACH PONTIAC, OLDS, GMC TRUCK PERFORMANCE PLUS GUICK LUBE “We want to improve from the beginning of the season to the end," said McMahon who is entering her fourth season with the team. The one thing McMahon can’t teach is height, but she can try and teach the girls' how to make up for their lack of it The team has a number of strong hitters, “but the focus will be defense,” said McMahon. “Ideally, we would like to finish in the mid­ dle of the conference,” said McMahon. The Saxons were last in the Gold a year ago, but the coach sees reasons to be opti­ mistic. McMahon said that this group of players’ commitment and dedication to the game is 328 N Michigan. Hastings 430 W. 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It looks like everyone else could be battling it out for fourth place The ever lingering goal of a district cham­ pionship is also in the back of their minds. The Saxons will face two of their possible district foes before Christmas break. Hastings opens the season at Lakewood Friday. December 12. After that, it’s right into the O-K Gold sea­ son with a visit from Wayland December 16, and a trip to Middleville Friday, December 19. Pennock 623-5115 511 W. State St. Hastings 948-3720 J-AD GRAPHICS Quality Printers & PuMskers 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 WHITE’S PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO BANK 241 W. State St. Hastings 945-3437 Miller REAL ESTATE one of the team’s biggest strengths. Many of the players attended the USA volleyball camp this past summer in Hastings, with some of the best instructors in the country. The Saxons open their season Saturday. December 13 at the Otsego Tournament, and will be at Delton Monday, December 15. It’ll be another month before they sec their first action on their home court, when they host Middleville in O-K Gold play. Other matches lhe Saxons are looking for­ ward to are their own tournament on February 7, as well as the O-K Gold opener January 8 at Wayland. �Th® Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 4. 2003 — Page 11 _ TK’s Uyl takes MHSAA post Mark Uyl. already recognized as an out­ standing athletic administrator at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, and an accomplished official, teacher and coach, has been named an assistant director at the Michigan High School Athletic Association. He will begin his duties in late January. 2004. “This was an incredibly difficult decision.'* said Uyl of the choice to leave TKHS. “It’s the opportunity of a lifetime. I had to chase this dream.” Uyl will have responsibilities for the admin­ istration of several post-season tournaments, and oversight of programming and services to the over 12.000 registered game officials at the high school level in Michigan. Mark Uyl Working with the state's officials was one of best,” said John E. "Jack" Roberts. MHSAA the biggest draws for Uyl. “I’m confident I can take my experience and executive director. “Mark displays a passion expertise, and use it to benefit officiating at the for his work and a maturity that exceeds his years. We have secured the services of one fine high school level." said Uyl. .Most of Uyl’s educational career has been at individual who will serve our schools and our Thomapple Kelfogg Schools. He started here officials well for many years to come.** As an official, Uyl has been registered in at as a high school history and physical education teacher after graduating from Calvin College in least three sports with the MHSAA every year 1996. and he also was an assistant football since 1992. and worked the Baseball Finals in 1999. He has also served as a collegiate base­ coach. He spent the 2000-01 school year as athletic ball umpire at all levels since 1996. and has experience al the minor league professional director al Caledonia High School and Middle School, and then returned to Thomapple level. He is also active with the West Michigan Kellogg to assume the athletic director's and Umpires Association. Uyl has also been active in the community as assistant principal's post. “I loved my time in Middleville," said Uyl. an elected member of the Thomapple Area “I don't think there’s a better school system Recreation Committee. Middleville will soon begin the process of around." While at Tbomapple-Kellogg, Uyl has been deciding show to fill the position. Superintendent Kevin Konarska and high instrumental in upgrades to the district's athlet­ ic facilities, including the installation of an arti­ school principal Ellen Zack will begin working ficial playing surface at the high school football with Uyl on the transition schedule. Uyl made sure to reiterate how much his stadium. “Some would call Mark Uyl one of the up- time at Middleville has meant to him. “ It’s a great school system, and they've got a and-coming high school athletic administrators in our state -1 would simply call him one of the great superintendent in Kevin Konarska. I’ve enjoyed every one of my experiences at TK.” Lakewood losing two long time coaches to retirement Two long time Lakewood High School coaches have announced their respective retirement:. Earl Darhy has announced that he will retire from coaching Boy's Golf. Darby has been Lakewood's Varsity Coach for the past twenty-five years. Darby, who retired from leaching three years ago. also coached boy's basketball. Mike Maciasz has announced that he will retire from coaching Girl's Basketball. Maciasz. who teaches business and social studies at the high school, has coached for the past twenty-eight years at Lakewood. He has been the Boy's Varsity Coach, the Girl's Varsity Coach and has coached football in the past. Maciasz will be traveling to see his daugh­ ter Stephanie play volleyball for Grand Valley State University. Both coaches have seen many changes al Lakewood including five athletic directors, two league changes and many style changes in uniforms and equipment. Both coaches have served Lakewood in great fashion and will be truly missed. Earl Darby bowi inci scores Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 40-16; TVCCU 32.5­ 23.5; Woodmansee Sawmill 27.5-28.5; Hastings City Bank 26-30; Woodland Sales 22.5-33.5; Yankee Zephyr 21.5-34.5. Men's High Games & Series - R. O'Keefe 209-563; L. Miller 215; P. Scobey 234-587; D. Blakely 214-599; D. Risher 190; B Woodmansee 172-470; T. Neymeiycr 224­ 625; D. Morgan 527; K. Beebe 226-595. Women’s High Game & Series - M. Westbrook 169-478. Wednesday P.M. Mace Pharmacy 35; RR St. Mill 32; Hair Care Center 31; Eye and Ent 29; Seehers 29; Bowling Bags 28; Girrbach's 21. Womens High Games and Series - T. Christopher >78-503; E. Vanasse 177-501; B. Maker 185-480; J. Rice 168-457; R. Murphy 155-444; N. Bechtel 156-433; B. Norris 158­ 383; K. Becker 191; L. Dawe 169; C. Bonnema 167; B. Moore 155; J. Snyder 154; J. Kasinsky 151. Sunday Night Mixed Hit-N-Miss 41; 4 Horsemen 36; Barlow Florist 30; Thee Froggcrs 29; Red Dog 27; Sunday Snoozcrs 26; Funky Bowlers 26 Croc Hunters 26; Whatever 26; Thunder Alley 25; Gutter Dusters 25; Russ-N-Us 24; Sandbaggers 22. Womens High Games and Series • D Snyder 224-599; S. Keeler 223-584; B. Vugteveen 199-498; M. Simpson 180-496; D. Krallman 169-459; C. Miller 160-422; H. Gleason 164-385; C. Oakley 135-368; C. Ens 119-339; M. Snyder 198; G. Otis 190. Mens High Games and Series - B Hubbell 212-572; M. Eaton 206-550; M. This fall's girts’ basketball season marks the end of a 28-year coaching career for Mike Maciasz at Lakewood. See B0WUNG, pg. 13 Gold road gets tougher for two time champions by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The two time defending O-K Gold Champion Hastings Saxons -v^-stling team opens its season tonight with a double dual at home against He Hand and Mona Shores. Head coach Mike Goggins, beginning his sixth season, and his team hope it is just the beginning of great things for this team. “We are extremely excited about this year,” said Goggins. “We have had several great years the last few, but these kids are truly focused on taking this team to the next level.” With a group of over 50 wrestlers this team is not only deep, but experienced. “We have tremendous senior leadership.” said Goggins. “Many of our starters were 30 match winners last year. This group of seniors has the talent and desire to lead this team to a very successful season.’’ Seniors leading the way for this team are Scott Redman (152/160) who finished third in the state a year ago, and two time state quali­ fier Chad Ferguson (130) who enters the year with 116 career wins. It doesn’t stop there. The list of seniors is long and distinguished. With his first victory of the season, Ryan Ferguson (14) will reach the 100 victory mark. Ryan Ferguson is one of five other sen­ iors who were regional qualifiers a season ago. Also back are Tom Rowse (135). Mart Lipstraw (145/152), Dan Blair (171/189), and Jake Armour (275). Talented underclassmen returning are sophomore RJ Morgan (103/112), who fin­ ished eighth in the state a year ago. and regional qualifiers junior Jeff Allen (125) ’nd sophomore Tun Bowerman (119/125). Key additions to this cast of characters are seniors Heath VanBelkam (189/215), Caleb Case (145/152), and Richard Harper (130/135), sophomore Rusty Burgdorf (103/112), and freshman Steve Case The 2003-04 Hastings varsity wrestling team. Team members are (front from left) Jennifer Bishop. Erich Iberie. Tyler Heath. Scott Redman. Ryan Ferguson, Jake Armour, Jeffrey Allen, Tun Aspinall. Jonathon Rogers, (second row) manager Jenny Johnson, Sarah Walker, Joel Maiville, Michael Morehouse, Kyle White, Lee Selby, Tom Rowse, Matt Lipstraw, Jesse Lemon, Duane Windes, Caleb Case, manager Ashley Blankenship, (third row) Coach Brighton, Tim Bowerman, Alex Lowe. Shane Hills, RJ Morgan. Russell Burgdorf. Cory Gardner, Jordan Carley, Tun Eerdmans, Kevin Barcroft. Tim Varner. Jordan Tyrrell. Brandon Black. Coach Goggins, (fourth row) Coach Morgan. Scott White, Eric Duits, Kyle Quada, Heath VanBelkum. Lucas Covey, Dan Blair. Ryan Lambert. Mart Donnini. William Davis, Justin Jorgensen. Coach Redman, (back) Coach Slaughter, manager Shawna Deroos, Lacy Lancaster, Mitchell Gahan, Chad Ferguson, Steve Case. Richard Harper. Jackson Hoke. Ashtin King. Jeremy Redman, Sy Overmire, manager Gina Bishop, and manager Amanda Welch. (119/125). “We have plenty of depth at most of our weight classes," said Goggins. “We feel like we have the kind of team that should be very competitive every time we wrestle." There will be plenty of competition for the Saxons this season. Middleville, which won the last 14 O-K Blue titles, ioins the Saxons in the Gold this season and he two teams are clearly the class of the conferrsce. Not only do the two squads open the league season against each other on January 8, they’ll also see each other at the LH Lamb Tournament in Hastings January 3. “This match will likely decide the league,” said Goggins. “It should be the start of a truly great league rivalry." Joining the pair at the LH Lamb will tc last year’s state semifinalists from Lakewood. “This should be the first test of the season, to see where wc really are," said Goggins. Add Caledonia into that mix and there’s the final test of the season for three of the four teams, as they’ll all be together at Lakewood in mid-Febniary for what has to be one of the toughest team districts in the state. �Pago 12 - Thursday. December 4, 2003 - The Hastings Banner Can Heethuis resurrect Delton Kellogg wrestling? by Brett Bretner Sports Editor How do the goals for a wrestling team that couldn't fill its line-up most nights a year ago suddenly become competing for a Kalamazoo Valley Association crown and a district team title? It names a former Class B coach of the year to take over. "I've been around the arena for quite a while." said new Delton wrestling coach Rob Heethuis. "It's kind of a return." "New" Delton wrestling coach might not be the right phrase, as he has been a big part of the program for most seasons since 1973. He has close to 250 dual wins in his year's as the Panther's head coach, and was named the state's top coach in Class B in 1987. Heethuis has been a part of nearly 500 dual meet wins if his stints as a varsity assistant and junior high coach are includ­ ed. "The program had been struggling a little bit. and 1 wanted to see if I could help bring it back a little bit It's a new challenge, something different for me," said Heethuis. Having a pair of senior state qualifiers to lead the team won't hurt. Dustin Morgan is back at the top of the line-up. Morgan medaled in sixth place is last year's state finals al 215. Jim Sweat was a stale qualifi­ er at 160. Much of last year's line-up will remain intact, with the return of Eric Ryan (215), Cory Bourdo (171). Clayton Drewyor (171), Jason VanDyk (145). Tyler Harris (130). Jeremy Harrington (135). and Bret Bissett (125). Heethuis said that he expects the experi­ ence on this team will take care of itself. "Overall. Use key to this club is how the inexperience comes around." The Panthers should be strong on the upper end of the line-up. but it may take some time to rebuild in the middle and light weights. Part of the challenge this season was just filling out the line-up. "I think we're on the right track.” said Heethuis. "We’ve done a lot of recruiting. I think the numbers will be better." DK opens the season today at Mattawan. KVA action doesn’t begin until after break. “We need to build and improve through a rugged December schedule to be ready for league startin in January." said Heethuis. The 2003-04 Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team. Team members are (front from left) Trent Green, Brendan Boyle, Anthony Mead, Brett Bissett, Jason VanDyke, Tom Sigler, (middle) Tyler Harris, Troy Wortinger, Justin Holtman. Levi Hunt, Eric Ryan, John Overbeek. Shaun Reigter, (back) Coach Heethuis. Coach Phillips, Chad Ramsey, Nate Pursell, Brad Wasserman. Clay Drewyor, Dustin Morgan, Cory Bourdo and Coach Miller. (Missing from photo are Jeremy Herrington, Jimmy Sweat, and TJ Fuller.) Seniors and juniors must mix well at DK this winter It’s all about team this winter for the Delton varsity boys’ basketball squad. The Panthers need to make sure they’re ready to play together all season long. “We’ll be deeper than ii year’s past, but bow well the kids accept the. r roles within the team will ultimately determine how success­ ful we’ll be,” said Panther coach Mike Mohn. Delton Kellogg has a deep senior class, and a group of juniors who have been very suc­ cessful. The groups need to mesh, and the seniors have the leadership skills to make it happen. This season's senior class played a big pan in last year’s team's eight wins, and 6-8 mark in the KVA. The key returnees are seniors John Noto at forward, forward/center Todd Champion, guard/forward Jeff Younglove, guard Kris Oglesbee. and guard Mike Insalata. Each showed at least moments of promise a year ago. They’ll be joined on the floor by juniors Nathan Farrell, Brandon Link, and Tyler Blacken. Small and quick seems to be the theme for many area teams, and the Panthers are no exception. Champion will have to get a lot of the dirty work done down low for the Panthers this winter. “The KVA will be a strong league,’’ said Mohn. “We’ll liave to show up every night“ Paw Paw and Kalamazoo Christian will be tough to beat at the top of the conference this fall, and the Panthers don’t have much time to get ready for conference play. The league season begins with the season opener in Delton against Hackett next Friday. December 12. The 2003-04 Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Corrie Latta. Todd Champion, Mike Insalata. Kris Oglesbee, Jake Bowman. Donny Irving, (back) Tyler Blacken. John Noto. Brandon Link, Brandon Lester. Zac Cutoeri, Jeff Younglove, and Nathan Farrell. New coaches will try turning Panther volleyball around It’s a whole new era for the Delton Kellogg volleyball program. The Panthers welcome three new coaches Xhis winter. Laura Llewellyn is taking over the freshmen team. Melissa Thompson is in charge of the JV’s, and Delton softball coach Kelly Yoder is now the bead coach of the var­ sity squad. Last year was up and down for the DK ladies. The new coaches will try and breathe new life into the program, and it may be start­ ing already. “The young ladies are excited to start the season.’’ said Yoder. Leading the Delton ladies this fall will be seniors Shannah Fisher, Shanna Tamminga, Sam Doubiedee. and Roxann Huisman. Behind those four, there isn’t a lot of expe­ rience on the Panther squad, but the team hopes to make up for it with its dedication. I desire, and athleticism. “We will have to work hard to compete in lhe tough KVA conference.” said Yoder. “We ill focus on fundamentals and improve every time out.” Yoder said the KVA will be highly compet­ itive this winter, with Parchment and Galesburg-Augusta expected to be leading the pack. Delton will open its season Saturday. December 13. at the St. Phillip Tournament, then host its first match the following Monday when the Hastings Saxons come to Delton. The Panthers are really looking forward to being up for every Kalamazoo Valley Association contest this winter, and they’ll get their first shot at a conference foe when they host Paw Paw on Wednesday. January 14. The 2003-04 Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team. Team members are (front from left) Samantha Doubiedee, Cristine Woznicki, Shannah Fisher. Melissa Armstrong, Carolin Humphrey, Alex Alaniz, (back) Coach Yoder, Roxann Huisman, Kristen Wilfinger, Shanna Tamminga, Alex Culbert, Casey Peavey, and Danielle Boyce. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 4. 2003 - Page 13 BOWLING, continued from page 11------Kidder 203-524; T. Barlow 199-498; R Wendorf 176-487. C. Sanborn 224; J. Cantwell 189; S. Lambert 183; D. Craven 154. Senior Citizens Jesiek 32-20; Wieland's 31.5-20.5; Number I Senior 31-21; Ward's Friends 30.5-21.5; 4 B's 29-23; King Pins 27-25; Pin Pals 27-25; M-M's 27-25; Kuempcl 26.5-25.5; Butterfingers 25.5-26.5; Early Risers 23.5­ 28.5; Nash's Harems 20-32; Sun Risers 19.5­ 32.5; Friends 14-38 Womens Good Games and Series - S. Merrill 190-498; L. Friend 124; C. Stuart 160-446; N. Bechtel 169-443; G. Denny 147; J. Kasinsky 147; S. Patch 167-478; H. Service 162; E. Ulrich 164; S. Pennington 182-491. Mens Good Games and Series - J Beckwith 174-487; L. Markley 165; B Brandt 175-501; W. Brodock 171; W. Mallekoote 187-511. R Adgate 170-476; B. Woodmansee 154; G. Waggoner 182-496. Bowierettes Kent Oil & Propane 37-11; NBT 31-17; Vikign 29-19; Hecker Agency 25-23; Dean's Dolls 25-23; Carlton Center Bulldozing 22­ 26; Railroad Street Mill 17-31. Good Games and Series - G. Potter 164; Showing their Panther Pride The 2003-04 Delton Kellogg varsity competitive cheerleading team. Team members are (front from left) Nicole Kotrba, Jackie Engle. Jessie Holmquist, Stephanie Desness. Siobhan Campbell. Lindsey Foster, Samantha Cary, Kelly McIntyre, (back) Mallory Hunter, Jessica Carter, Katelin Hammond. Rachel Humphreys. Breanne Humphreys, Sarah Font, Kara Nicholson and Kate Tomlin. (Missing from photo are Courtney Swinehart and Ashley Pierson.) TO Volleybal! Tournament Champs B. Maker 169-434; B. Wilson 159-466; D. Snyder 194-506; T. Christopher 225-544; S. Drake 164-445; L. Dawe 159; N. Potter 175­ 447; K. Fowler 175-445; A. Landells 127; T. Thornton 183-456; B. Athaway 159; T. Redman 141; S. Merrill 170; J. Rice 152 trip­ licate game. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 41-15; Bob's Grill 32-24; Kenny Lee Builders 32-24; T-zers 30-26; Fmkler's Contract Sewing 29-27; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 29-27; CB's 28.5-27.5; 3 Blind Mice 28-28; Trouble 27-29; Seebers Auto Body 26.5-29.5; Ghost Team 17-39; Gutter Gals 16-40. High Games & Series - C. Thayer 194; T. Redman 169; M. Slater 162; J. Rice 177; M. Scars 193; B. Hayes 161; S. Snider 187; L Trumble 160; J. Conger 177; J. Phillips 176; S. Vandcnburg 210-596; K. Caldwell 180; C. Mack 216-565; A. Hall 188-507; R. Miller 185-521; J. Clements 178-518; P. Ramey 208-512; R. Bremmel 192; T. Brown 156; K. Carpenter 176; L. Potter 183-501; D. James 232-563; K. Howell 156; L. Davis 164. T-Day Turkey Winners - S. Snider 55+; M. Sears 58+; D. James 92+. T-Day Bologna Winners - J. Rice 29-; C. Gates 43-; R. Brummel 21-. 1997 Dodge Ram 4x4 Largs box with high cap. Well maintained. $6,000. Call Ernie @269-9459554. Tournament. Team members are (front from left) Jennifer Bradbury. Jody Swift. Tiffany Swift, (back) Brian Pufpaff, Nathan Pufpaff. Mark Pufpaff, and Don Myers. (Missing from photo are Dave Boomer, Kathy Sherman, and Julie Raber.) Pine Lake won the championship in the YMCA Women's Volleyball A League Tournament. Team members are (front from left) Brenda Dawe. Kelly Yoder, Kathy Sherman, (back) Jennifer Glenn, Christy NeSmith. Sarah Morey, and Lisa Wilcockson. (Missing from photo are Becky Wieland and Kim Parker.) 1-800-237-2379 MRY SYSIBi OF SOUTHWEST KHGAN. BC. Health Costs Making You MAD? INDIVIDUALS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS SELF-EMPLOYED SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ITS ANALLY HERE!!! Health Insurance for you and your family at AFFORDABLE RATES!!! Visit my website at www.naseeb.com/jkulhanek htm V-Tec finished as the runner-up in the YMCA Women's Volleyball A League Tournament. Team members are (front from left) Janna Rozema. Meredith Rozema, (back) Verna Rozema, Lissie Letot, Chris Price, and Jane VanDenack. Call for more information. Jeff Kulhanek, Insurance Agent The Diggers finished as the runner-up in the YMCA Coed Volleyball Tournament. Team members are (front from left) Jennifer Steward. Dar Leaf, Can Briley, (back) Shawn Wemette. Heather Henney, Peral Goodemoot. and Larry Winkler. 26M.')45.5(M >6 Trie MEGA i* and hmt Mnra OKra OMea» CW. OK Hdrw raw Aif.cruierrrM Valuable Secret! By DAVID STOWEXS Don Sappanos PC finished as the runner-up in the YMCA Women's Volleyball B League Tournament. Team members are (front from left) Diane Hamess. Donna McCollum. Tracy Keeler, (back) Kandy Barnum, Connie Bagley, and Jackie Thompson. (Missing from photo is Nancy Morgan.) Backe Construction took the championship in the YMCA Women's Volleyball B League Tournament. Team members are (front from left) Ginny Pyles. Karie Shepler. Jackie Barry, (back) Wanda Shuford. Missy Backe. Myrna Holley, and Lori Cordray. (Missing from photo is Theresa Bloomberg.) Many people do not know that there is a company in our community that offers fast, reliable, and extremely inexpensive Internet access for only $4.95 a month! They have no contracts, give you 5 free emails, free spam/virus filtering, support instant messaging, and they don't evan require a credit card! Many people in our area are saving as much $227 per year, which is a car payment just for switching Internet services' Visit their website www.netDennv.net or call 1-888-248-7239. 0MTSAH �p«9« ’« - Thursday. December 4. 2003 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MORTGAGE SALE PROBATE COURT MEETING GF FHE COUNTY OF BARRY JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any mformtion obtained will be used for NOVEMBER 12, 2003 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate AU Board Members and 13 guests present ALE NO. 2003-23858-DE Approved agenda Estate of HUBERT H LEE. DECT) Drte of birth: 12/24/28 Hastings Township Supervisor discussed Vision 10 and confirmed Townships commitment. TO ALL CREDITORS: Approved maps and sign for assessor NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Hubert H. Lee SSN decedent. 419-36-0013, who lived at 2220 Tanner Lake Rd. Hastings, Michigan died Minutes of the previous meeting and Treasurer's report approved Granted Dustin Pash full membership to Fire Department. 9/20/03 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Etodia Lee. named personal Approved Michigan Bell Metro Act application Approved printing newsletter to mail with tax bills. June Doster. Clerk Street. Hastings, and the named/proposed person­ Robert Mack. Supervisor Attested to by. al representative within 4 months after the date of JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING publication ol this notice NOVEMBER 12. 2003 Date: 11/25/03 Public Heanng for Mill Lake Weed Control Elena C Hansen (P47274) Special Assessment with 28 citizens present. 4433 Byron Center. SW Discussion held Wyoming. Ml 49509 and 2 letters in opposition received 616-531-7722 Voice vote all to favor. Etodia Lee 2220 Tanner Lake Road June Doster. Clerk Hastings, Ml 49056 Attested to by: 269-945-4349 Robert Mack. Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Forodoeure'Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be roacindod by the foroctoelng mortgagee. In that event, your demegee. If any. shall be Hmtted solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the condition s of a mortgage made by Mark G. Gamber and Ann M. Gamber. husband and wife, original mortgagors). to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee dated April 30. 1999. and recorded on May 12. 1999 to Uber 5/12/99 in instrument 1029436. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated February 8. 2000 recorded on March 17. oeurrm Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Vickery and Susan K Vickery, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings B-nk. Mortgagee, dated October 23. 1996. and recorded on October 29. 1998 in instrument 1020061, to Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Nine And 41/100 Dollars ($48,179.41), including interest at 6.375% Said premises are situated in Township of per annum. Under the power of ^ale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 100 p.m., on December 18. 2003 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and arc described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the North 40 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, for a place of beginning, thence West 200 feet, thence South 220 feet, thence East 200 feet, thence North Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: lot 5 of Chateau Park Number One. 220 feet, to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded to Uber 3 of Plats on Page 71. the date of such sate, unless determined aban doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to The redemption penod shall be 6 months from which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ from the date of such sate Dated: November 13. 2003 For more information. please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys For Standard Federal Bank, a Federal 2000 to instrument 1042212, to Barry County ; ecords, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Seven And 85/100 Dollars ($91,747.85). including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a note of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1:00 PM. on December 18. 2003. doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from Ye date of such sale. Dated: November 13. 2003 For more information, please call: Savings Bank 30400 Tetegraoh Rd.. Sle 200 FCS 248 583 1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #002172F01 Pub 11/13 - 12/3 property, at public auction to tha highest bidder, on Thursday. January 8. 2004 at 1 DO p.m. local bme. at the main entrance to Courthouse. Hastings. interest at 12.5 per cent, foreclosure costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sate The property is located in the Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and is Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ om.mk 517-337-1617 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AN'CLNEQfLMA-TlQN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OfF1GEAT THE-NUMBEB BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions • a mortgage made by Elizabeth C. Moore and Franklin H. Moore, wife and husband, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, to United Companies Lending Corporation, a Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 19. 1997 and recorded June 25. 1997 m Liber 699. Page 618. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers ’ rust Company of California by assignment dated October 25.1997 and record­ ed on January 12. 1998 in Register# 1006280, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Two and 50/100 Dollars ($67,862.5) including interest at the rate of on §600.3241a. to which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale tn the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 20, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC California. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 199.0776 Pub: 11/20 - 12/18 oMtra Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ MILITARY DUTY. dered at sale, plus interest ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John F. ed by the forec losing mortgagee. In that event, your damage®. If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, pl us Interest. Barbara L. Ahmdt. husband and wtfe. original mort­ gagor (s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made ir Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 11. 2002, the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua 2002 in instrument Smith, a stogie man. original mortgagor(s). to da’ec 1082918. to Barry County records. Michigan, on Fairway Mortgage Company. which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Eight And 97/100 June 15. 1999, and recorded on June 22, 1999 in the pookng and servicing Agreement, dated as of May 1.2001. among Credrt-Bassed Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC, Ace Securities Corp., a Litton Loan Servicing LP and US Bank National Association. C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2001-CB2. without recourse as assignee by an assignment dated April 13. 2001 recorded on August 20, 2001 in instrument 1065058, in Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Twu And 77/100 Dollars ($75,172.77), incluumg interest at 10.6% per Dollars ($322,158 97). including interest at 8% per ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and exist­ ing under the laws ol the United States of America Mortgagee, instrument 1031552, and assigned by mesne assignments .J FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE 1100691. to Barry county records. Michigan, or be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Foui Hundred Fifty-One And 00/100 Dollars ($75,451.00). including interest at 8.125% pei described as Commencing at the Southwest cor­ ner of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West: vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage wil annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds East on the Section line 391 44 feet to the place of be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will beginning of this description; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 35 seconds East 120 00 feet, be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or soms part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1:00 PM. on thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds January 8. 2004 Said premises are situated to Charter Townsh-p ot West 161.37 feet: thence North 0 degrees 15 mtoutes 27 seconds East 117.77 feet to the South line Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are descnbec as. A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Sector of Sycamore Dnve: thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds East on the South line of Commencing at a point 523 feet South of the Sycamore Drive 196.22 feet: thence North 89 degrees 31 minutes 37 seconds East; 7.25 feet; Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 26; thence thence South 19 degrees 24 minutes 29 seconds East 79.87 feet; thence South 37 degrees 01 min­ utes 55 seconds East 81.13 feet; thence South 61 degrees 19 minutes 08 seconds East 108.77 feet to South along Tanner Lake Road 285.5 feet; thence the Shore of Pine Lake; thence South 9 degrees 31 the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, ir which case the redemption period shall be 30 days the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sate minutes 08 seconds West along the Shore of Pine Lake 46.83 feet to the South Line of Section 6; Dated: November 20. 2003 thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds For more information, ptease call West 206.36 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from FC M 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the pooling and servicing Agreement, dated as of May 1. 2001, among Credit-Bassed Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Ace Securities Corp., a Litton Loan Servicing LP and US Bank National Association. C- or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM,/or East 175 leet; thence North 285 5 feet; thence West to beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from from »he date of such sate Dated: November 20. 2003 For more information, please call: FC J 248 593 1311 doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE from the date of such sale Dated No^mber 20. 2003 For more information, ptease call: ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and existing under tlie laws of the United States ot FC X 248 593 1302 America 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Trott & Trott. P C. Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Bass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2001-CB2. without recourse Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Fite #003524F01 30400 Telegraph Rd Sle 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #003155F01 Muaetr Pub 11/20 - 12/11 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4003772F01 0«^B8 Pub: 11/20 - 12/18 Systems. Inc. rate of 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 8,2004. The premises are located to the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Land situated to ttw Township of Mapte Grove County of Barry, State of Michigan described as fol­ lows: Beginning at the southeast comer of Section 30, Town 2 north, range 7 west; thence west 20 rods along the south line of section 30; thence north 32 rods thence east 20 rods to the east Ina of sec­ tion 30; thence south 32 rods to the place of begin­ ning The redemption period shall be 12 months from Michigan. The length o! the redemption penod will be six (6) lhe date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA months from the date of the sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 13. 2003 Mamstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L Purkey. Esq. §600.32411. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate The fore­ Milter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone, P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 — (12/4) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIR M IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 20,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for GMAC Mortgage Corporation, Aa Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rte No. 280.0242 Pub: 11/20 - 12A8 WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Thousand Twenty-One And 70/100 Dollars ($100,021.70), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings al 1:00 PM. on January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township bf and are described as: That part d the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds West 2226.29 feet along the West Itoe ol the Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning: thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds West Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, 209.94 feet, along the West line of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 48 sec­ onds East 243.18 feet, to the centerline of Whrtneyvtite Road; thence North 08 degrees 05 minutes 02 seconds East 212.18 feet, along the centertine of Whitneyvilte Road; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 46 seconds West 272.80 feet, to the point of beginning, subject to highway right of way for Whitneyvilte Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated; November 27. 2003 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Notice of Mortgage Forodoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFF1CE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. ATTN. PURCHASERS: Thta atee may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made ir the conditions of a mortgage made by Tyia J. McCoy and Johnny R. McCoy, wife and hueband, original mortgagor(s). to Flagstar Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated June 27, 2001, and recordad or July 6, 2001 In instrument 1062585, and aaaignac by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated January 11.2002 recordec on February 19. 2002 to instrument 1075013. to Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Three Hundrec Forty-Five and 70/100 Dollars ($83,345.70). includ­ ing interest d 7% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be forectoood by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 11X) p.m. on December 18,2003. Sted promises we situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 2^ of Lot 109 of the City, formerly VBago, ol Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months frorr the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall ba 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 13, 2003 For more totormation, ptease call: FC S 243 593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Corporation a New Jersey Corporation Mortgage 30400 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 200 Bingham Farms. Midiigan 48025-5822 Rte#002447F01 Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sle 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #004932F01 , IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Dec. 9, 2003. 5:00 p.m. 3425 Wing Rd. to correct any mutual mistakes of tact or correct any clerical errors. Kathee Pierce, Supervisor 269-948-0633 26. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ which case the redemption period shall be 30 days St.. Detton, There 2003 recorded on March 25. 2003 in instrument annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ January 8, 2004. Said premises are situated m City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 1 and 2 ol Block 8 of H J. Kenfteto's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 1 of Plats on Page 9. The redemption period sliall be 6 months from Mam 1999 to Document Number 1038622. Barry County Records. as assignee by an assignment dated March 11, vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Commonly known as 317 due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Praireville. Barry County, Michigan, and are December 11. 2003. at 1:00 oodock in the after­ Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Liber 2 of plats. P»ge(s) 15, Barry THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. to instrument 1064695. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ annum Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand One Hundred Twelve and 55/100 Dollars ($75,112.55) including interest at the including pnncipal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 15. Ammon Eaton Addition to the City of ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION and recorded on June 27. Dollars ($67,975.27), as of the date of this notice, ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed sotety to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the concfitions of a mortgage made by Gten A Johnson II and Nelda K Johnson, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 10,2001. and recorded on August 13,2001 the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA mortgage made by Gregory A Gordon and Nicoie M Gordon, husband and wife, to GMAC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 30.1999 and recorded December 2. 925% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 8,2004. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from HtLHABTOUn. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made to the conditions of a due and unpaid to the amount of Sixty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Five and 27/100 amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costa and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described to the Mortgage as follows: LOT 57 J.R BUSH'S ADDITION. ACCORDING ■ TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. PAGE 33. TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Barbara J. Ahmdt, also known as be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, tor the purpose of satisfying the unpaid ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION Ahrndt and on Juno 18, 2002. as Document #1062348 (the "Mortgage-), on which Mortgage there is claimed to (Serial #5464042462) The redemption penod will be six months from lhe date of sale, but if the property is abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. to which redemption period WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ plus inter®®*.. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mao® by Richard F Tmkier and Shtoey A Tinkler, husband and wde. original mortgagors!, to TMS Mortgage Inc., dfo/a The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated March 11, 2000. and recorded on March 17. 2000 to instru­ ment 1042214. and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank Natrona! Association, as Trustee under and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan the recorded plat thereof m Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 59. including a 1985 Champion Mobile Home will be 30 days Date; November 19.2003 Joseph B. Backus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O. Box 794. East Lansing Ml 48826 THIS FIRM 13 A DEBT CQUfCTQR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FQR.,TEAT.PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFEKEAT to Mamstreet Savings Bank, FSB. as Mortgagee, noon. at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there will Notice Of Mortgage Forecloeu re Sate WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reocinded by the toredoeing mortgagee. In that uvenL your damages, If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, certain mortgage executed on June 14, 2002. by Laura L Simmons, a single woman, as Moirgagor. described in the mortgage as: Lot 33. Stock H. Pleasant Shores, according to Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4002569F01 (11A3-12^) Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $30,824.11. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with Payment of vouchers approved. representative or proposed persona! representa­ tive, or to both the probate court a! 220 W. Court that purpose. Default has occured in a mortgage made by Eric Phillips and Jennifer Phillips, husband and wife, to First National Bank of America, dated January 15. 2002 and recorded on January 24, 2002 in Document No. 1073555. Barry County records The NOTICE OF MOP,TGAGE. FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a ^^y Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �The Hastings Sanner - Thursday. December 4. 2003 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES This firm la a debt collector attemptI ng to col­ Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates, PC. to a debt lect a debt Any Information obtained will bo collector and we are attsmp’ing to collect a debt and any Information obtained will bo used used for thte purpose. If you are In the Mftltary, please contact our office at the num­ ber Hated below. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Lawrence W. Knobloch and for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made ir the conditions of a mortgage made by KEVIN WRIGHT, AN UNMARRIED MAN to WORLD SAV­ INGS BANK. FSB. Mortgagee, dated August 31 Madeline C. Knobloch. Husband and WHe. to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaWorma Corporation, mortgagee, dated Juno 5. 2002 and 2001. and recorded on September 17. 2001, as recorded June 12.2002 in Instrument No. 1062039. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Eight and 22/100 Dollars ($180,528.22) including interest at the rate of 12.05% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ot Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. due at the date hereof the sum of two hundred sev enty six thousand twenty two and 54/100 Dollars ($276,022.54), including interest at 5.280% pei Michigan al 1X p.m. on January C. 2004 The premises are located in the City of Delton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot fl and 9 of East B<g Gilkey Libor 5 of Plats. Psge 18. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sate. The tore- 1068575 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be Instrument No. annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml at 1X p.m. or January 8. 2004 gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ taneous resolution with the borrower Dated: December 4 2003 Dated: December 4. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC WORLD SAVINGS BANK. FSB. Mortgagee Attorney for: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 28. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, descr-bed as Beginning at a point of the West line of said Section 28. which lies North 2 degrees 15 minutes East. 495 03 feet from tie Southwest comer of said (248)540-7701 (12/4-12*25) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ INGTOCOLLECTABLE', ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL EE U5 ED FOR THAT PUR- ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE THE NUMBER BELOW ,c YOU ARE IN ACTIVE THIS fBM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CQHIACI.QUR OFFICE AT MHITARYDL^ MILITARY DUTY, MQfilGAGE-SALE Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Melvin L. Burd. A Single Man. to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated September 25. 2002 and recorded October 3.2002 in Document# 1088670. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen and 35/100 Dollars ($78,518.35) including interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1X p.m. on December 18, 2003. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lots 25 and 26 of the City of Hastings, for­ merly Wage. Barry County. Michigan according to the recorded Plat thereof described as: the West 4 rods of the following described premises: com­ mencing 2 rods South of the Northeast comer of Lot 24 of the original Plat of the City, running thence West 10 rods; thence South 8 rods, thence East 10 rods; thence North 8 rods to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall bo 8 months from the date of such sate, unless the property Is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of the sate The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower Dated: November 13,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Ameriquest Mortgage Company , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.0952 Pub: 11/13 - 12/11 Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick Cothns and Sheila Coffins, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated July 23. 2002 and recorded July 25. 2002 in Register# 1084373. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Four and 28/100 Dollars ($127,634.28) including interest at the rate of 10.125% per annum THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED. WILL fl LDStQ.f.ORJBAI PUR- ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1X p.m on December 18, 2003. The premises are located in the Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICEAT That Part of The Northwest 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Described as Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 2. Block 61 AC. Wilson otet of the Village of Middleville. (Plat described in Warranty deed, dated 3-5-31. Liber 149, Page 152 and warranty deed dated 12 - 11-74, Uber 366. Page 613) of said section; thence North 159 5 feet, along the West line of said Lot 2 and its extension; thence East 132.0 feet parallel with the South line of said Lot 2; thence South 159.5 feet ParaM with the West line of said Lot 2; thence West 132.0 feet to the place of beginninfl. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned tn accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the dale of the sale The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there a a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 13, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248)457-1000 Fite No. 207.0962 Pub: 11/13 - 12/11 mortgage made by Barrie L Frederickson and Short Forecloeure Notice - Barry County Janet M. Fredenckson. Husband and WHe. to Fifth Third Mortgage-Ml LLC, mortgagee, dated September 6. 2002 and recorded September 13. PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES, Interest at the rate of 6.625% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 11X) p.m. on December 18, 2003. The premises are located in the Township o' Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 ot Section 1. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township. Berry County. Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of said Section 1; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West along the South Hne of said Section 286 00 feet to the point of beginning of Ms description; thence South 89 P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTA1NED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 F YOU South 01 degree X minutes 27 seconds West along said West line 1X.X feet to the place of beginning, Barry County Records. The redemption penal shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6X 3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated: November 20. 2003 Fa more information, ptease call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys Fa Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 4X25-5822 Fite #003664F01 Pub: 11/20 - 12/11 Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 ol Section 18. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 feet along the West line of said Section 18 to a point which lies 388 leet North of the North 1/8 Ime as occupied, of said Section; thence North 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds. East X 69 feet to the center of Highway M-43, and the true point of beginning; thence Northeasterly 299.88 feet along the center of said highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees. 10 minutes. 20 seconds. East 298.75 feet; thence East 12X.5 feet more or less along the North line of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18. to the West 1/8 line of said section; thence North 664 teet more a less along said 1/8 line to the North line of said Section 18; thence East 427 feet along said North line of Section 18; thence South 936 feet; thence South 89 degrees, 29 minutes. 10 seconds West 1748 feet to the place ol beginning. The redemption period shail be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §6X 3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November X, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A.as Custodian or Trustee. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1 OX Fite No. 209.1536 Pub: 11/20 - 12/1 • 0Nt«7M CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW dated 04/03/2003, recorded 08/04/2X3 document #: 1110057 There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six and Notice is hereby given that the Board ol Review of the City of 94/1X Dollars ($63,0X 94) including interest at the rate of 9.09% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Hastings will convene on Decembei 9. 2003, at 9.X a.m. The board win meet to the Second Ftoa Conference Roan C*ty Hal. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan, fa the purpose of reviewing and correcting clerical errors and mutual mistake of fact. Eligible taxpayers who have not filed their homestead affi­ davit may do so at this time omhtu Michigan at 1X p.m. on December 11,2003. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Southeast Quarter of the Range 10 West. described as Beginning at a given point designated by a stake driven in the Northeast comer of a small triangular piece of land containing the frame cottage and out building occupied for many years bv David Boniface and Fanny Bonniface , thence Northwest 184 teet to comer point. Being the Northwest comer ot the triangular piece of land . thence South 225 leet along the boundary line fence , between Robert Kelley and this described property to highway . thence Northeast 2X feet along highway in front Jackie Timmerman, City Assessor NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Northwest Quarter of Section 31. Town 2 North . Document No. 1086792. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE AND 05/1X DOLLARS ($93,179.05), including interest at 6 75% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ts hereby given that said mortgage wi'l be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1X o'clock p.m., on. January 8. 2004. Said premises are srtuated Barry County, in VILLAGE OF POINT WHERE THE Michigan, and are CENTER OF STATE of Section 31. Town 2 North, Range 10 West. thence North 2 degrees 33’ 05 " West on the North and South 1/8 Hne of the Northwest quarter 790.67 feet to the Centerline of Marsh Road and the place of Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943. as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance to the following manner: The Zoning District Map has been amended as foitows: ORDINANCE NO.: A-t2M3 Request to rezone property to Section 1 of Woodland Township. Beginning at a point on the East 140 05 feet . thence East ’52.32 feet to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from South 41 degrees BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES OVER THE EAST­ §6X 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X deys from ne date of the sale The fore­ the date of such sate, enters the property is deter­ ERLY 33 FEET THEREOF closing mortgagee c >n rescind the sate in the event P.P. #08-052-002-000-020-01 a 3rc party buys the property and there is a simul­ the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6X 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated: November 13. 2X3 EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 303X Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (11/20-12/18) Parcel Number - 08-154)01-200-20 26' X' NORTH. 59 5 FEET THENCE EAST. 151 FEET. ctasmg mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ 02Deg X45* West. 220.X ft along said East Hne to lhe place of beginning Subject to highway and the place ot beginning of this description thence continuing North 2 degrees 33’ X' West on said North and South 1/8 line 215.X feet. thence North 66 degrees X' 24’ west 17 09 feet. thence South 35 degrees 32' 32" West STREET. THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH The redemption period stull be 6 months from Sec. 1; th North 87Deg.0(r28'West 334 ft. parallel with the East and West 1/4 Hne of Sec. 1; th North beginning . Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest quarter of section 31. Town 2 North . Range 10 West . thence North 2 degrees 33' X' West on the North and South 1/8 hne Northwest quarter 790 67 feet to the centertine of Marsh Road LINE OF REED STREET. 137 FEET. THENCE shaH be X days from the date of the sate Thetore- line of Sec. 1. T4N. R7W. distant North 02Deg,.X45" East 570.X ft. from the East 1/4 post oi said beginning ol this description . thence North 45 degrees 33' 52' East on the centerline of Marsh Road 207.77 teet . tnence North 66 degrees X’ 24’west 172.91 feet to the North and South 1/8 line of Northwest quarter. thence South 2 degrees 33' X'East on said 1/8 line 215 98 feet to the place of THENCE SOUTH 117 5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF Pub: 11/13 - 12/11 thence South 88 degrees X minutes X seconds East X.X feet to the West Hne of said piat; thence Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB. as servicing agentby assignment dated April 3. 2X1 and recorded on July 31. 2X1 in Document No. 1063940 Barry County Records. Also recorded by an assignment 173.00 feet: thence South 00 c*’’*r thence North 01 degree X minutes X seconds East (measured as North 01 degree X minutes 27 seconds East) along said East line 1X0 feet, Michigan at 1X p.m. on January 8, 2004 The premises are located m the Township of Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1, d/o said East Itos 352 GO teet to the point of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from (248)457-1000 File No 200 1007 North. Range 8 West Also, beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 4 ot the Plat of North Ridge Estates No 1. according to the recorded plat thereof, thence North 88 degrees X minutes X seconds West on the exten­ sion of the South line of said plat X.X feet to the East line of an alley vacated on October 24. 1966; Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Weils Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A. as Trustee lor Delta degrees 38 minutes 25 seconds East parallel with P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 1X feet to the place of beginning, being a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8. Town 3 12.79% per annum Under the power of sate contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes ol the State ot Michigan, notice .s hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings in Barry County. right-of-way fa M-66. X. 2002, and recorded on September 4. 2002. in NORTH PARALLEL. WITH STATE STREET. 58 FEET. THENCE WEST. 14 FEET. THENCE Mortgagee degree West 1X feet; thence North 88 degrees X minutes West 20 feet; thence North 1 degree East ($62,221.44) including interest at the rate of 020eg X45’ East 220 ft ; th South 87Deg 00*28' cast, 334.29 ft. to said East Section Hne; th South with said East line 66.00 feet; thence North 89 Attorneys tor Fifth Third Bank Mortgage-MI LLC. As Said premises are situated to City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103 of the PLu of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded piat thereof. Also commencing at the Northeast comer of said Lof 103; thence North 88 degrees X minutes East 20 feet; thence South 1 such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-One and 44/1X Dollars the South 1/8 post of the Northwest Quarter STREET INTERSECTS THE CENTER OF REED ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC January 8. 2004. assignment dated October X. 1997 and recorded on June 19. 1998 to Instrument# 1013775. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on County , Michigan . being more accurately described by survey as follows ; Commencing at North 89 degrees 57 minutes 42 second East par­ aM with said South line 83.00 teet; thence South 00 degrees 38 minutes 25 seconds. East parallel taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 13, 2003 11.99% per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X PM. on gagee. dated October X. 1997 and recorded November 20. 1997 to Instrument# 1004420, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian a Trustee, f/k/a Bankets Trust Company of California. N A as Custodian a Trustee by CIAL CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated August elong said South Hne 253.00 feet: thence North 00 mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Six Hundred Fourteen And 33/1X Dollars ($61,614.33), including interest at and wile, to Concord Funding Corpaation, mort­ the conditions of a mortgage made by: DAVID M. SILVER. A SINGLE MAN to EXCHANGE FINAN­ NASHVILLE. said South hne August 3. 2002 to instrument 1086679. to Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there mortgage made by Kathleen A. Mann, a married woman and Ora D. Mann, a married man. husband MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. described as: BEGINNING AT A POlfT X FEET NORTH OF A degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds East parallel with THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Barbara J. Kerns, a single woman, to Delta Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 17. 2X0 and recorded March 21. 2000 in Document No. 1042281. Barry County 1033094. end assigned by mesne assignments to MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made to the conditions of a of house and lot to place of beginning . this form­ ing a triangular piece of ground approximately 1/2 acre . more of less . Orangeville Township . Barry degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West continuing degrees 38 minutes 25 seconds West parallel with the East Ine of said Section 418.00 teet thence Section; thence North 2 degrees 15 minutes West. 241.40 feet; thence South 88 degrees X minutes East, 608 90 feet to an iron 19 feet West of the cen­ tertine of the road; thence South 01 degree 23 min­ utes West, 241.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees X minutes West. 616.77 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: November 20, 2X3 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For ContiMortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #003686F01 Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, Defautt has been made in the conditions of a 2002 in Document# 1087410. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Thirteen and 29/100 Dollars ($85.01329) including vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township ol Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest :-'1 of Section Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information ptease call: (12/4AJ3-1/1/04) Countrywide Home Loans. >nc. as assignee by an assignment dated March 6. 2X2 recorded on the date ol such sate, unless detem-uned aban­ which case the redemption period shall be X days owmtm dated April 25. 1998. and recorded on May 4. 1998 in instrument 1011393. and assigned by said Mortgagee to ConttMortgage Corporation as BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shall be 6 months from doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, ir rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William J. Alien, a married man and Linda F. Alien, his wife, original mortgagors). to Invested Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 21. 1999. and recorded on July 28. 1999 to instrument annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ from the date of such sate P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 RteNo.221.15X plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be the conditions of a mortgage made by Eart W. Lewis and Tma F Lewis, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to Commonpoint Mortgage. Mortgagee, PLAT. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. PAGE 6 as: LOTS 14 AND 15 OF NOFFKE’S LAKE SHORE a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ CaMomia Corporation. As Mortgagee ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, assignee by an assignment dated May 11. 1998 recorded on August 27. 1999 In instrument 1034585. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Zero fhousand Seven Hundred Three And 61/1X Dollars ($70,703.61). including interest at 12.95% per Said premises are situated in TWP. OF THOR­ NAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan and are descnbec ctoeing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BF USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE M1UTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE the date ot such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA FROM A TOC-1. (See outlined area on map ) This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Woodland Twp.. of Barry County. Michigan The above named ordinance becomes effective December 11. 2003 Copies of this ordinance is taneous resolution with the borrower. available fa purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W Dated November 6, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Wens Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A.. as Trustee for Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1. c/o Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB. as servicing Hastings Michigan, between the hours of 8:X a.m. - 5X p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m ). Monday Date: December 1. 2003 agent . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X Fite No 189 2895 State St.. through Fnday Please call 945-1290 for further information JEFFREY S. MAC KENZIE, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners DEBBIE S. SMITH. Clerk Pub: 11/6 - 12/4 O052S7W Barry County �Page 16 - Thursday. Docembet 4. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Fire destroys home of Lakewood teacher A fire Wednesday morning destroyed the Woodland home of a retired Lakewood schools teacher The Woodland Fire Department was called to a Tire al the home of Ron and Alice Martin at 136 West St. at 3:23 a.m.. There were five people asleep in the home at the time of the fire. They were awakened by smoke detectors and all escaped with no injuries. Woodland Fire Chief Tom Clark said the home is a total loss. The Barry County chap­ ter of the American Red Cross has been called to help. The family is staying in the home of a family member in Woodland. Fire departments from Nashville. Lake Odessa and Freeport assisted. The Lakewrxxl Ambulance was on hand. Ron Martin is a retired teacher from Lakewood and still active in school pro­ grams. Alice is a secretary at the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. HASTINGS - An altercation between a Hastings police officer and a retired Hastings police officer was reported to have occurred at Fall Creek Restaurant at the comer of Court and Jefferson streets Wednesday. Nov. 26. The alleged incident is being investigated by the Hastings City Police Department Witnesses are being interviewed for facts, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings police. No charges have been pressed as of yet Motorist drives vehicle into lake HASTINGS — A 17-year-old Hastings man said he drove into Thornapple Lake Saturday. Nov. 29. to avoid hitting a deer that ran in front of his vehicle. Justin R. Sei leek was eastbound on River Road traveling 35 mph. the Barry County Sheriff’s office said. He admitted to being chased by a caretaker of a hay field that he was in. Sellcck avoided the deer in the process, but his vehicle was submerged in the lake about 175 feet from shore because be could not stop, deputies said. Selleck said he did not know River Road ended at the lakeshore. He was not injured, police said. Neither alcohol nor drugs was a factor. Two snowmobiles, trailer stolen PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Two snowmobiles and a trailer were stolen from a bam on Enzian Road Saturday, Nov. 29. Thieves broke into the bam by cutting locks. A 2001 Polaris, 1964 Polaris and a 2001 R&R trailer were taken, said the Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post. Anyone with information about the theft is urged to call Silent Observer al 1-800-310­ 9031. Nashville motorist faces 3 charges NASHVILLE — A 37-year-old Nashville man was arrested at Upton and M-37 Friday. Nov. 28. for uttering and publishing, or passing forged checks, operating a vehicle while impaired and a parole violation. Initially, he was stopped for a traffic violation but was found to be intoxicated. When be was taken to the post, he confessed to forging stolen checks to buy crack cocaine in Grand Rapids. However, drugs were not found, said Michigan State Police of the Hastings Post Items stolen in Woodland Township WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — While homeowners on Ottland Shores Drive were not at home Sunday, Nov. 23. thieves entered the home through the front door and stole a purse, prescription medicine and payroll checks. Evidence discovered at the scene is being processed al the State Police Crime Lab in Lansing, said Michigan State Police of the Hastings Post Father arrested for striking teenager Banner CLASSIFIEDS First-graders CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 SEASONED HARDWOOD: JOHN DEERE 2240: DIVORCE AGREEMENT: $30 face cord. (517)852-9072. 4500hrs. Turf tires, $7,500. Non contested divorce with or (269)838-6623 Must sell call (269)948-4190. or without children. Call (616)345-1173. I.turn A (tarden TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent RENT TO OWN: country Counties since 1985. Call setting, 4 bed, 2 bath, walk­ (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ out ranch with inground 8508. pool, $950/month, 530 Carl­ Real / slate ton Center Rd., Hastings. (616)361-7058 FOR SALE: great Country Home, 3/4 bedrooms, 2 TWO HOUSE FOR RENT. bath, home office, huge liv­ One 4 bedroom house. Del­ ing room with fieldstone ton schools, 2 baths, nice fireplace, beautiful hard­ yard, $750 month plus de­ wood floors, dining/family­ posit. One 3 bedroom on Lit­ room, large oak kitchen with tle Pine Lake, nice beach lots of storage, 2 three-sea­ great fishing, $600 a month son rooms, attached garage plus deposit, Hastings, with above storage, large schools, ask for Linda or bam, playhouse, paved Dewey, (269)623-6194 after drive, city utilities, new roof, 4pm. newer furnace/ac, all on 3.5 acres in the village of Nash­ (taruip Sale ville, Easy commute, 2 FREE GARAGE SALE $149,900. Cal! for details signs with your ad that runs (517)623-5345 or toll free in any of our papers. Get 877-623-5345. them at J-Ad Grapnics, 1351 Jobs Wanted N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. QUALITY REPAIRS in roofing, carpentry, plumb­ \nhnnotive ing, windows, insulation & 1996 S-10 EXT. CAB: $2,600 more. No job too small, in­ 1997 S-10 Reg. Cab, $3,000. sured. Free estimates, 20yrs. (269)795-3045 Both have hard tonneau cov­ experience, ers, air, cruise, auto 4c high anytime.__________________ mileage. Contact Andy, Help Wanted (616)374-3221. DRIVER: additional CDL B FOR SALE: 8' fiberglass drivers needed. Looking for truck topper with full glass dependable customer service doors for Chevy truck, $300 oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ obo. (616)765-3321 cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 Mobile Homes FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, ADULT FOSTER CARE hydraulic lift. Good condi­ HOME HAS AN OPEN­ tion. $6,000. Call (269)948­ ING. (269)948-9433 4190. / or Reni FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $9,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $1,200. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $1,000. Cail (269)948-4190. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME ON GUN LAKE FOR RENT: $125 a week de­ posit required. Sorrv, no pets. (616)291-5012 ' Houselndd 1YR. NEW. DUAL RECLIN­ ER (NORWALK) COUCH. BOUGHT AT $1,700. SELL­ ING FOR $1,100. CALL (269)948-7921. visit fire dept. First grade students at Central Elementary School visited the Hastings Fire Department recently. While there, they viewed a short video on fire safety, were shown protective clothing wom by the firefighters, were given a tour of the station, and jad fire truck equipment explained to them. They were even allowed to sit in the trucks so they could use their imaginations and pretend they were real fire­ fighters. Before they left, the students were given coloring books on fire safety. Once back at school, the students received fire hats, dis­ cussed and wrote about their trip., learned poems and songs about fire safety, and con­ tinued reading about firefighters and the important ro»c they play in saving people s lives. . Middleville man charged In assault THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A 25-year-old Middleville man was charged with domestic violence Monday, Dec. 1. . Troopers said they were dispatched to a home on Patterson Road after a dispatcher at 911 was unable to understand a caller due to lack of fluency in English. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post learned through a translator that Adelfo Gabriel had kicked his wife in the legs, back and posterior and dragged her downstairs. Also. Gabriel removed a door knob to scratch his wife’s arms, chest, back and face. Police said the victim's injuries on her body matched the description of the assault. Diamond ring stolen at Fitness Center HASTINGS — A diamond anniversary ring and wedding rings were stolen from an unlocked locker at Pennock Fitness Center located in the 1000 block of W. Green Street Monday. Dec. 1. The 31 -year-old owner from Ionia said the theft occurred between 5 and 6 p.m. The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information about lhe theft is urged to contact the Hastings police at 945­ 5744 Traffic stop results In 3 charges HASTINGS — A 38-year-old Middleville man was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle and possession of mar­ ijuana last Wednesday night, Nov. 26. Hastings police stopped the driver in the 400 block of E. Madison Street because he rap­ idly accelerated his 1970 Chevy pick-up truck at the intersection of Green and S. Hanover Streets causing the tires to squeal. The man admitted to consuming alcohol and was arrested for operating the vehicle while intoxicated. During a search of the car, police found an open container of beer and a baggy of marijuana. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to Barry County Jail. Parade to re-route traffic Saturday HASTINGS - The Hastings police reminds motorists to re-route trips to the city during the annual Christmas Parade Saturday. Dec. 6, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. because several streets will be blocked. East State Street will be closed from Clinfou Street to the downtown area. Also, down­ town streets that adjoin E. State Street will be obstructed to through traffic. Drivers unable to avert the area are reminded to be patient during traffic delays. EXPERIENCED LINE COOK: full time, non-smok­ er preferred. Apply at The County Seat Lounge, 128 S. Jefferson St., Hastings. FOR SALE: Reerealion FOR SALE: 1999 Yamaha 600 & 700 Triple Deluxe, 2,400 miles, electric start, hand warmers, reverse 4t covers. $5,000 for pair. (616)765-3321 NASHVILLE — A Nashville man was charged with domestic violence after he struck his 16-year-old daughter across the face three times last Tuesday afternoon. Nov. 25. The victim s left and right side of face was swollen, red and bruised, said the Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post ■ “ vs*™ The father was scheduled for a pre-exam Wednesday, Dec. 3. Special equipment is used to free peo­ ple t apped in burning cars or buildings. 1995 ran CUG0 CanmiRs v-4 dtasal ZtHL MX. HVSIu lin uHISaiB, drop total wkeaL call Endo at 269-945-9554 066740*1 �Barry County Farm Bureau nominates top communicator Barry County’s nominee for the Michigan Farm Bureau Agricultural Communicator of the Year in the broadcast category has won that top award for this year. Rick Shields, farm service director for AM 590 WKZO radio in Kalamazoo, devotes time to agricultural issues both on and off the air. He and Cheryl Ciske. staff writer for The Voice Newspapers of New Baltimore won the broadcast and print honors for their dedica­ tion to "telling the story of agriculture." The pair received the accolades Dec. 3 at MFB's 84th Annual Meeting at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme. The Barry County Farm Bureau nominated Shields for his extensive coverage of agricul­ ture. Shields broadcasts West Michigan's Morning Farm Report weekdays from 5 to 6 a.m. and again from noon to 1 p.m., providing daily coverage of issues impacting local agri­ culture as well as agricultural-focused weath­ er information. Barry County farmer George Hubka said it’s helpful to hear Shields in the morning when getting ready for the farming day ahead and again at lunchtime. "It’s nice we have somebody like Rick who understands agriculture. He picks out and condenses the information that's out there." said Hubka. Some of Shields' recent coverage includes a series of reports spotlighting the impact of urbanization on west Michigan farmland. He also reported on farmer input regarding con­ cerns about Kalamazoo River quality and the Foods Resource Bank's harvest to fight world hunger. In addition. Shields has worked with Hubka on broadcasts about Midwest events, ranging from MFB’s state annual meeting to the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky. Off the air. Shields has been a member of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters since 1983 and is a member of the 4-H Leadership Council. "He is active in promoting youth activities across southwest Michigan." said Barry County Farm Bureau President Rick Lawrence. "He is a strong supporter of 4-H and FFA activities and lets his program be a platform. Bottom line is he believes in com­ municating agriculture's message to people in town." Said Michigan Farm Bureau Vice President Alan Gamer "Michigan Farm Bureau is com­ mitted to educating and informing both the general public and the farming community, and these two journalists do an outstanding job at both. Their efforts are very much appre­ ciated by the entire Farm Bureau organiza­ tion. Nominated by the Macomb County Farm Bureau. Ciske covers agricultural issues for five weeklies in the county operated by The Voice Newspapers. Mid-year. Ciske’s editor asked her to cover school issues. Ciske agreed, but one condition - that she continue to cover farmland use issues at the county and township levels. "Cheryl is real instrumental about keeping the people in the area abreast of agricultural and farming news within the county." said Macomb County Farm Bureau Vice President Ken DeCock. Among the issues Ciske reported on was the adoption of a Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program in Armada. Bruce. COA, continued from page 1----------“We just have to let attorneys duke it out," he said. Semerad declined to comment on details of the current situation saying that he does not want to be in the middle. “I want to support all the parties." he said. One source, who did not want to be identi­ fied. said both sides are discussing the possi­ bility of having a specially-appointed com­ mittee try to resolve the conflict. However. Semerad declined to comment about it, but he did say the people who have been proposed to serve on such a committee “are not totally acceptable" to both sides. Kinney said he did not want to comment about the matter now. but perhaps would do so next week. Nye was not available for comment. County Administrator Michael Brown said the situation was in a status quo mode, and he was not in a postion to comment further on the matter. Semerad said he is still hopeful that the matter can be settled without litigation. “I thought things were moving forward." he said. To avoid suing the county. Nye. through his attorney, proposed last August that the COA hold a special public meeting of the COA’s Client Services Committee specifical­ ly to address the issues regarding Nye; allow time for Nye to present his side of the story ; apologize in writing to Nye; destroy a May15 letter (and copies) from Pennington to Nye or stamp the letter in bold letters that say it is “inaccurate and does constitute the deci­ sion or policy of any Barry County govern­ mental agency;" and meet with senior citi­ zens and lhe Client Services Committee “in an open discussion on ways to improve Commission on Aging programs without Ms. Pennington’s direction." Before being banned. Nye. a retired music teacher, had volunteered at the COA for many years. Ray and Richmond townships, marking Michigan's first township-organized PDR program. She also covered the Macomb County Board of Commissioners' decision to form a committee to research how the county could help maintain a local agriculture indus­ try. as well as the committee s subsequent rec­ ommendations. In addition, she covered an awards presen­ tation made by the Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments to six townships, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners and the Michigan Department of Agriculture for multi-governmental jurisdiction in work­ ing together on agricultural land use. Moreover. Ciske was "always available" for story ideas and "always contacted Farm Bureau members for their view on issues dealing with farming." "We need (Ciske) to get good stories to the public." said Mark Falker. Macomb County Farm Bureau president. "Wc are pleased with the kind of reporting she does." A two-car accident at State and Market streets caused minor injuries Tuesday, Dec 2. Two Hastings residents were treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Injuries minor in 2-car crash An 87-year-old Hastings man and his 81year-old wife were treated at Pennock Hospital and released Tuesday. Dec. 2. after a two-car accident on State and Market streets. James Thomas was slopped in the turn lane on West State Street to make a left turn on to Market Street, said Hastings police officer Joseph Booher, when the crash occurred. Thomas said he waited for three cars to pass then began to make the turn, but was struck by Erica Rau’s eastbound vehicle on State Street. Booher said. Rau. 20. of Lake Odessa, and her passenger were not injured, he said. The accident is under investigation. Tom and Vicki Ross display an inflatable Santa Claus that was part of their Christmas display that got lots of attention from people, including thieves two years in a row. Local holiday display victim of thefts again by Susan Temere and Helen Mudry Staff Writers More than $230 worth of Christmas deco­ rations were stolen for the second year in a row from a home on Whitmore Road and M­ 179 Highway across from the Blarney Stone bar in the early morning hours of Saturday. Nov. 29. The items stolen were a $60 inflatable polar bear. r. $60 blow-up Frosty lhe Snowman with “Merry Christmas” written across its chest, a $15 hard-plastic penguin, four $10 giant lighted bulbs, a Christmas tree, and three extension electrical cords and junc­ tion boxes, said Barry County Sheriff Deputy Jeffrey Nieuwenhuis. “People park on Whitmore behind bushes and travel on foot to steal the decorations." said Nieuwenhuis. “The whole front yard is loaded with a couple thousand dollars in Christmas ornaments. You could land a plane there." The deputy said lhe homeowners search for the items all year and look for sales and bar­ gains. "They get enjoyment from this and people are destroying it." the deputy said. "It’s their hobby." Tom and Vicki Ross have had the light dis­ play for three years. Last year, thieves stole some of the collec­ tion. including three 48-inch deer, five hard plastic figures of deer, snowmen and soldiers, two wire trees and many of the electrical cords and junction boxes. “Why would anyone steal Christmas deco­ rations?" Vicki asked last year. “We do this for the pleasure of others. We love to see peo­ ple drive by and enjoy looking at the lights. They stop and even drive up by lhe house and ask if they can walk through the yard." Tom said sometimes a semi will drive by and loot the horn in appreciation. One year they had a visitor from Australia, he said. . "He had never seen such a Christmas dis­ play." Tom said. Tom and Vicki spend two weeks hooking up the lights and arranging the wire. Vicki said the electric bills jumps from $50 a month to $200. The couple collects decorations in lhe after-Christmas sales and snoops around at yard sales in the summer. “Wc try to mak' it different each year.” Vicki said. The display is lit through the Christmas season and they lake it down in the January thaw. “But I’m done messing with it this year.” said Vicki. "1 just hope someone brings it back." Tom said. “No questions asked; wc just want our stuff back." Police do not have any suspects. Anyone with information is urged to call Nieuwenhuis al 948-4801. FSK"5X11 BY SEALED BID The Barry County Sheriff is accepting sealed bids for the following seized vehicle: 1996 Toyota Tacoma Pickup (high mileage but gooo condition) May be seen at 1212 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml J Contact Undersheriff Ford at 269-948-4805 Blds accepted until noon December 15, 2003 Valerie Hynes McCaul shares her new exhibit with her own sea scapes with work by her grandmother and great-grandmother and with her daughter. Rachel Family of artists on display at TAC Valerie Hynes McCaul is sharing her third exhibit at lhe Thomapple Arts Council with her daughter Rachel. 14. "I am really excited about the quality of Rachel’s work. She has only been painting for about a year and is doing really well." Valerie says. In addition to her own prints and water­ colors Valerie has included a small exhibit showing work done by her maternal great­ grandmother. Sarah Bishop Wilcox, and her paternal grandmother. Ethel Shelter Hynes. “I was amazed to discover that we all enjoyed painting watercolors, landscapes and flowers." Valerie says. Sarah Bishop was bom in 1866. She painted for only a brief time. 1884-1890. Ethel was bom in 1887 and only painted between 1910 and 1912. Both women had ties to the Sunfield area, with Ethel attend­ ing high school as a boarder instead of driv­ ing the buggy back and forth to her home only five miles away in Woodbury. Valerie’s work in the show is a compila­ tion of her ‘wo previous shows with botanicals. landscapes and seascapes. Signed and numbered prints arc for sale and can be per­ sonalized. She also gives watercolor and calligraphy classes. The exhibit will be open throughout December during lhe open hours at the Thomapple Arts Center. There are Saturday hours and on Dec. 6 Valerie will host a small reception from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. For more information about this exhibit, call 945-9554 Celebrate a Victorian Christmas as the sights & sounds of the Yuletide transport you into the late 1800‘s at Historic Charlton Park Decemlier 13 & 14, 2003 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Take a trip back in time to a Turn-of-the-Cenlury Village... Visit our 16 Historic Buildings & Museum HISTORIC BUILDINGS FESTOONED WITH GARLANDS OF FRESH GREENERY CHRISTMAS TREES DECORATED WITH POPCORN & CRANBERRIES \P_ersqnglized Christmas Yard Decor Candy Canes. Cat-SI-Hat, a Snowmen. Etc. i i **t ♦ Dec. 6& 7, T? I 13 & 14 '■ : ‘ i 2045 S. Chariton Park Rd.. Hastings i Look for signs'. Plum Pudding, Roasted Chestnuts & Wassail Make Com Husk Angels & Dip Candles - Visit St. Nicholas Christmas Play in the Church December 13lh 2-3pm Purchase Unique Gifts in our Gift Shop! Historic HARLTON Park Village. Museum & Recreation Area 2.M5 S. Chariton I’urk Rd. Hastings. MI 209-945-3775 2 �Page 18 - Thursday. December 4 2003 - The Hastings Banner BAY POINTE, continued from page 1 interested in moving the building to preserve it, but that a decision would have to be made soon. Powers indicated he hopes to begin construction in January . Kinney also strongly told the board that the site plan of lhe Bay Pinte Inn met or exceeded the requirements of the zoning ordinance. He mentioned that "way more parking” was in the design than was required. No boats will be launched from the site. The docks will be for those who wish to come to the restaurant by boat He also told the board that there was "no right to a view" in state law. "The hotel is a use allowed by right in the C-l zoning district, and hotels according to the county’s ordinance* are structures of more than two stories. It was pointed out that the existing building is three stories high, two levels plus an attic. Follow mg the opening presentation by the applicants, each of the members of the com­ mission had a chance Io bring up their con­ cerns. Commissioner Jan McKcough did not attend the meeting because of a conflict of interest. Commissioner Jim Alden and some of his colleagues said they are concerned about the loss of trees on the site, others on the inno­ vative storm water retention system which is an underground system with filters and oth­ ers with fire protection. One concern was that no provision was made for parking for trucks or recreational vehicles on the site. Kinney told the board the hotel was too far from major truck routes and insisted this would be an upscale facility. "This is not a Motel 6. There will be no ’ An artist's rendering of the Bay Pointe Inn. The Powers family: Parents Mike and Patti, Andrew and Audrey • Power Sliding Rear Roof • Fold Down Midgate with Power Glass • Drop or Swing Tailgate with Power Glass • All Weather Cargo Area with Quick Drain System The All New 04 GMC Envoy XUV $147 MONTH 02 CHEVY 1500 HD CREW CAB 4X4 LT LEATHER. HEATED SEATS. CO. 6 0 $25,995 WOW! 90 CHEVY TAHOE LS 77K 2 DOOR. EXCELLENT CONDITION. HARD TO TO $15,995 99 CHEVY 2500 EXT 4X4 LS LEATHER ■ EXTRA SHARP' $15,995 •GMS PILE TAX TTTU & UCENS ST Dreisbach PONTIAC C5MCZ 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 www.drelsbachmotors.com Exceeding Expectations is 15MC Enc Dreistxrch. President Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Borne Signs Sales Ryan Madden. Sales Amy Piper. Sales Chris Silverman, Finance Mgr a Family Tradition Moni WeduaNB Tue. Thu & Fn unM 6 Saturday inhi noon SHMCf HWB; Mon & wed 8-7 Tue. Thu & Fn 8-5 prostitutes on the sidewalk." he said. Powers added that the hotel was going to be promot­ ed to families and to couples for weekend getaways. County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus explained that some approvals would only come after the board had approved the site plan. This includes the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The health department has approved the use of the site’s existing well for now. The underground system for storm water retention was discussed, including whether it would filter not only the cigarette butts and candy wrappers from the parking area, but also the petroleum products like gas and oil. which would be washed off in a storm. The are two filters and special "pillows" for capturing oil and gas. These will be cleaned periodically. All water entering the lake even in a heavy downpour would have gone through the filters first. The system has jeen designed to meet the requirements. Mackenzie was concerned about whether the engineers had calculated the runoff prop­ erly. Because this is lakefront property the parking is in the rear facing Marsh Road.. Lighting for the parking area will be designed not to spill out into neighbors' yards. Alden discussed at length the need to pre­ serve some of the mature trees, especially those more than 200 years old. He also asked Powers to preserve as many trees as possible. Following the questions by the commis­ sioners. residents were given an opportunity to speak. Orangeville Township Supervisor Linda Blackmore discussed some concerns by the Orangeville fire chief, including the need for a pump to get water from the lake. The pro­ posed facility is served by a sprinkler sys­ tem. using the swimming pool as a reservoir. During construction, excavated soil will be removed from the site and additional ero­ sion controls will be installed. Concerns about increased traffic were expressed, but since the new restaurant will seat only 100 and there is no banquet facili­ ty. traffic should be less than feared. Powers said that he expects about onethird of his business will come from local residents with the rest from attracting vaca­ tioners. It will be a year-round facility. He said that he expects that 70 percent of his business will come between May and September. One neighbor from across the street expressed disappointment in me loss of his view and he worries the value of his proper­ ty will decrease. After public input, the board discussed the site plan at length, touching on everything from the height of the front canopy to rela­ tions with neighbors, including an easement for access to neighboring properties, to where the pool chemicals would be stored. The board voted unanimously (with McKcough absent) to approve the site plan with the understanding that McManus would follow up and make sure all the agencies which need to review the plan submit their approvals before constructions can begin. The only stipulation was that McManus and the health department review the site to sec if it is a vulnerable site in relation to the lake. If it is, the developers will have to pro­ vide a plan to control hazardous chemicals from reaching the lake. It is not declared a vulnerable site, the developers will only have to provide a maintenance schedule for the stormwater retention system. Detailed plans for a three-story 40-room Bay Pointe Inn and Restaurant with a swim­ ming pool were presented by Timothy Evert VandeZandc of the Architectural Group Inc. of Grandville. The owner of the property was listed on the material filed with the Planning Commission as Bay Corp. The main level of the inn will be 8.100 square feet, the second level 9.000 square feet and the third floor 8.750 square feet. The restaurant is separate from the inn connected by a walkway. The plans include extensive drainage designs. 116 parking spaces, land­ scape plans and views of the proposed build­ ings. Once all approvals have been made. Powers hopes to begin construction in January with completion in June. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-12-11.pdf 5e66d6e882e6ebf46ccb367b9a2644f9 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH S3 HAS1INGS Ml 49058-1893 Circle Pines misunderstood? Dissent a big part of being American Councilman Bowers beaded for the Hall See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 11 The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, December 11, 2003 VOLUME 150, No. 49 PRICE 5OC County Board boots Parks & Rec member E-matt address cnanges tor news The e-mail Kidrcss for J-Ad Graphics to" items hu been changed from jad■ewa*voyager net to nesvs«j-adgraphka.com. All individuals and organizations are asked to make note of the change. J-Ad Graphics regrets any inconven­ ience the change may have caused. House OKs funds by David T. Young Editor Parks and Recreation Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick was not reappointed to his seat by the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning, but he did not go quietly. VanNortwick was replaced by newcomer William Weissert in a 6-2 vote, but not before the ousted Charlton Park volunteer read a pre­ pared statement in protest and not without sev­ eral testimonials on his behalf. Speaking up for VanNortwick were former Charlton Park Director Dr. Peter Forsberg and his wife. Dee Lowell, former Charlton Park volunteer Walter Forsberg and former Parks and Rec Commissioner Wes Robinson. VanNortwick had a stormy and controver­ sial three-year tenure on the Parks and Rec Commission. He maintained it lacked vision and planning and its membership was too heavily made up of county officials. The Parks and Rec Commission includes County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie and fellow Commissioners Clare Tripp and Ken ■I think the man on board (VanNortwick) has done a fine job. but there comes a time when volunteers need to be removed for whatever reason.” — Commissioner James French Neil, plus Planning Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan, Road Commission member and Drain Commissioner Thomas Doyle. County Commissioner James French said he would support VanNortwick’s ouster, but suggested that perhaps one of the Cou . y Board representatives should step down volun­ tarily. reducing the number from three to two. “I think the man on board has done a fine job, but there comes a time when volunteers need to be removed for whatever reason." French said. "The gentleman we’re putting up now (Weissert) I'm sure is very capable. He has the knowledge, he has the interest... Life does go on." VanNortwick. who is self-employed as a landscaper, addressed the board with a pre­ pared statement: 1 would like to speak to the commission briefly, because this entire commission will be voting on whether to replace me or not on the Parks and Recreation Commission... “The rationale of the Facilities and Property Committee's recommendation in my opinion is flawed, and the rest of the commission and others need to hear why. It is my opinion that Jim French had the most intelligent question recently in the 23-minutc interview process while others on the committee chose to use it as a personal ax grinding opportunity behind closed doors." (VanNortwick said later that Ken Neil closed the doors of the interview in commis­ sion chambers, even though the session was supposed to be open to the public.) "It is important to note that three of the four interviewing commissioners (James, Tripp and Neil) have served or arc serving on the Parks See VANNORTWICK, pg. 18 for Barry Transit City hires economic development director Hany County Transit is among sever­ al West Michigan projects that have received federal funding approval this week as tic U.S. Houk of Representatives completed work on its appropriations bills for the Fiscal Year 2<XM cycle. The bill includes $20,000 for replace­ ment maintenance equipment and eom- by MnrcieAVestovcr Staff Writer The Hastings City Council established the Community Development Department Monday night and welcomed new Economic Development Director Daryle Benjamin- pwun for Marry County Transit. House members voted 212-176 m . fsvor of the bill, which appropriates more than $373 billion for programs ranging from health care to education to transpotrauoti, as well as science. Social Security, veterans care, law enforcement nd others. Congressman Vcm Ehlers, RGrand Rapids, joined 183 other Republicans and 58 Democrats in rap Forbes. The Community Development Department and its director will take on many activities and resources that used to be provided by the Economic Development Department and for­ mer Director L. Joseph Rahn. The range of responsibilities for the department will expand, with Benjamin-Forbes being involved in areas of community growth, pro­ porting the legislation. The bffi still requires action in the US. Senate. Christinas series motion and improvement. There will be no additional funds needed for the newly named department, which will it Bowens Mitts Bowens Mills is continuing its holiday season 'It's Christmas al the Mill* series weekends, featuring live music, fresh cut' trees, hone drawn rides and photos with Santa. The celebration will be held Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas. The setting this year is The Bowens Mills Gathering Place* located in the his­ torical park of the old 1864 water-pow­ ered grist and cider mill. The theme is 'A Christmas Homecoming.' There will be a "fairyland* atmosphere with loads of decorations. Christmas trees, lights aad Santa by the fireplace. The new an> and entertainment center will be decked with holiday trimmings 'ha inchide over 20 decorated Christmas trees. There will be hot chocolate and Otistmas cookies, family horse-drawn ride, dulcimer music preformed Saturday. Dec 13 from 2 to 4 p.tn. There are two large displays of antique toys and a train set for visitors to enjoy There is no admission charge to the Gathering Place during 'It’s Christmas at the Mill.* Ail the proceeds from trees and photos go to the continuance of the park. Call 269-795-7530 or visit www.bowensmills.com. Seniors’ Christmas party wfl be today All senior citizens in Barry County are invited to attend the county-wide Christmas party Thursday, Dec. II,at the COA, 320 W. Wvodlwan Ave., Hastings, starting at 10:30 a.m. There will be a "Nordic' theme this year, with entertainment, prizes and a turkey dinner with all the trimmings pre­ pared by Honk and Della Keeler. A $3.50 donation per person will be requested a? the door For reservations, phone the COA ax 269-948-4856 by Dec. 4. More NEWS BRIEFS on page 9 Jeff VanNortwick Proud to be parade participants Two of trie younger participants in the annual Hastings Holiday Festival Parade Saturday were these two youngsters, one a rabbit, the other an angel. use funds already allocated in the budget to the Economic Development Department and the Industrial Incubator Enterprise Fund. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said Benjamin-Forbes was the top choice for many reasons and she has "outstanding cre­ dentials" and references. Benjamin-Forbes has three years of experi­ esce ’vrtltlng for ’he City of Kalamazoo as director of Community Planning Development. She also has prior community development experience and supervises a large staff in Kalamazoo. Living in the Middleville area means Benjamin-Forbes has more than a passing knowledge and understanding of the Hastings area. She will provide economic and community development services for Hastings and over­ see operations at the Hastings Industrial Incubator. Mansfield said the City Council members feel confident and comfortable with the choice of Benjamin-Forbes. In other business the council: • Gave tentative approval to an offer from Crystal Flash to purchase five acres of a City owned parcel of land for a bulk storage and distribution facility for various petroleum based fuel products. The land is located on the east side of Star School Road and is not serviced by e sanitary sewer due to its low See DIRECTOR, pg. 17 Flu vaccine scarce in this area Bay Pointe building to be moved by Elaine Gilbert by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The historic former Bay Pointe Restaurant building will be moved by a Grand Rapids businessman to make way for a new hotel al Assistant Editor The last dose of influenza vaccine avail­ able for the general public through the Barry-Laton District Health Department in Hastings was administered Tuesday, forcing the cancellation of a scheduled flu vaccine the Gun Lake site. Pat Staley of Promotional Marketing Solutions, speaking on behalf of new owner Mike Powers, said she believes the home will be removed from the foundation as soon as possible and then moved as soon a company can be found to do the work. “Mike selected the first person to contact him." Staley said. However, there has been some confusion about the fate of the building because Rutland Township resident Mandy Watson said she had been working with Powers’ attorney. Jim Kinney, on the possibility of moving the building to a site in the Gun Lake area. Watson, who wanted the building as her home, said she had been working on finding financing and last week when she tried to make arrangements for a mover to look at the property, she said Kinney told her another person had been given the building and it would be dismantled and moved to Vicksburg. clinic Wednesday at the local Wal-Mart. However, the health department has reserved enough vaccine for children under the age of 9 who need a second dose, said Janet Graham, community health supervi­ This historic structure that has been home to the Bay Pointe Restaurant will be moved by an undisclosed Grand Rapids businessman “as soon as possible." Kinney referred all inquiries to Staley, who said Powers had not heard of the offer made by Watson. Staley said Powers cannot reveal the name of the person moving the building and that no other details of the move are being made public. The home was built between 1902 and 1906 as a summer home for Austin and Frankie Dwight. After the deaths of the Dwights, tlie home had several owners, was used as a real estate office and the grounds were used for a mobile home park. Roy .nd Jackie Martin bought the historic home in 1978 and finished renovations in 1983. turning bthe structure into the Bay Pointe Restaurant. The Colonial Revival style building was admitted to the State Register of Historic buildings in 1982 and was listed on the National Register in 1985 for its impor­ tance in American history and culture. The Martins sold the property to Powers and Bay Corp on Dec. 1. Powers plans io build a new 40-room hotel with swimming pool and restaurant on the site. sor. Parents of children under 9 who received their first flu shot were told to bring their children back for a second dose in a month. Hundreds of people, many of them chil­ dren between the ages of 23 months through 6 years, flocked to the local Health Department Tuesday to get flu shots, she said. "1 think all the news about Colorado (where five children recently died from flu complications) really sparked people." she said of Tuesday’s demand. One diagnosed case of flu in Barry See VACCINE, pg. 2 �Page 2 - Thursday, December 11, 2003 - The Hastings Banner Circle Pines cooperative camp unjustly feared, misunderstood by David T. Young Editor Though the cooperative movement has roots in democracy and in the Bible, a lot of people still misunderstand and fear it. Devon Greyson. director of the Circle Pines cooperative camp on Mullen Road in the Delton area, says there arc many in Barry County who don’t know much about the camp or have a faulty perception of it. "We’ve been called communists, satanists and a nudist camp." she said. "Yet a third of Americans are involved with some kind of a cooperative unit, whether it be a credit union, a food co-op or customers of Great Lakes Energy.” Cooperatives essentially arc non-profit units owned by the collective group. All pro­ ceeds from goods or services go back into the cooperative. Though some believe co-ops are relatives of communism, the concept was mentioned in Acts in the New Testament of the Bible as something like “from each according to his ability, to each according to his needs " They came into being in the modem era in Rochdale, England, where al! goods and serv­ ices were owned by the community as a whole and no one person was responsible for everything. After some success in England, the International Cooperative Alliance grew Greyson pointed out, “It has an open, vol­ untary and non-di sen minatory membership. Anyone can join and it has to be democrati­ cally controlled based on the one-person, onevoce system... No one member can benefit more than any other and all profits go back into the organization." Closer to home. Great Lakes Energy, for­ merly known as O & A. was a rural electrical co-op formed in the 1930s to enable rural people to gain access to electricity. The cooperative idea was brought to the United Slates by Scandinavian immigrants, particularly David SkxJquist. who was instru­ mental in the founding of Circle Pines. Cooperatives in the upper Midwest were put together in the form of "folk schools,” which is the concept of community education for adults, as well as children. A folk school in Grant, north of Grand Rapids, folded in 1937 when its building was condemned, leading to the start of Circle Pines a year later at Chief Noonday Camp, Gun Lake. The group then moved headquar­ ters to a 300-acrc site on Mullen Road, near Stuart ludtc and not far from the Mullenhurst Golf Course. One of the first buildings added to the 1861 farm house was a bath house and electricity was brought in during the late 1940s. Though the people continued the folk school tradition, they started camps, which caught on and later flourirhed. “Camp has grown to become our largest program today." Greyson said. She noted there was a resurgence of the cooperative concept in the 1970s. with "gra­ nola eaters" and health food mavens. “According to the newspapers, it (Circle Pines) became a commune for commuters." she said. Greyson said while the nation struggled with its racial and class diversity, places like Circle Pines became haven for inclusion, where people from all walks of life could gather for several times a year and still return home to their own identities and realities. “It was and is a safe haven for interracial families," she said, noting that two of the peo­ ple who took advantage of the camp’s hospi­ tality 50 years ago were Dr. Vera Morkovin and Leo King. During the 1980s, the children’s camp blos­ somed and was accredited by the American Camping Association, which she said she hopes dispels any false notions of Circle Pines being a nudist camp. Greyson said the camp has been estab­ lished according to the Rochdale principles in cooperation, culture, inclusion, education and recreation. The commitments are to peace, social justice, the ecology and cooperative work. Though children's camp is the most widely known and has the largest participation, there are some adult camps and family camps as well. There also are a girls’ camp, women's weekend and retreats. "Anyone who is not in conflict with our mission is welcome to rent our facilities.” she said. Most children spend two weeks at camp, but some stay for as much as four to six weeks. The 300-acre site includes 40 buildings, an organic orchard and cider making, maple trees to be tapped in the late winter for sap. a nearby lake and a rustic camp for up to 60 people. Greyson said Circle Pines is special to her. drawing her from an Oberlin College experi­ ence and living and working as far away as Oregon. “1 am not a life-long “I love camp' person." she said. "1 came here because it's all inclu­ sive, its pursuit of justice, it encourages being an active participant in democracy, which in my opinion is more than just going to the polls. It’s being an informed partici­ pant" She said the camp has expanded its wel­ come to gay families. Greyson noted that because Circle Pines preaches the gospel of tolerance for all faiths. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Senior citizens Holidays change invited to DK city’s meetings A special senior citizens' day will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Delton Kellogg High School Wednesday Dec. 17. Lots of food and fun entertainment are planned, all free of charge. Food will be catered by Delton Kellogg High school stu­ dents. Entertainment will be provided by the staff and students at DKHS. All senior citizens are welcome. Ur unnstmas rast is Dec. 13 and 14 Historic Charlton Park’s tum-of-the-century village will be the setting for “Of Christmas Past." a re-creation of the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of the late 1800s. from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Stuiday. Dec. 13 and 14. Visitors are invited to stroll through the village's shops and homes as the "residents” prepare for the holidays. Adults and children arc welcome to try their hands at making traditional gifts and ornaments, including hand-dipped candles. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills in the village buildings. Everyone is encouraged to sample traditional holiday fare, including plum pudding, wassail and fresh roasted chestnuts. St Nicholas reminds all good girls and boys to bring their Christmas wishes and all paients to bring their cameras when they visit the old fashioned saint Handmade ornaments by students from area elementary schools will decorate the villages' homes, stores and church. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages A Christmas play will be presented in the church on Saturday. Dec. 13, from 2 to 3 p.m. Admission to "Of Christmas Past" is $6 for adults and S3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. For more information about the celebra­ tion, call Historic Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775 or visit www.ctiarltOTpark.org. Historic Charlton Park is located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Three city-related commissions or boards will change their meeting schedules because of the upmeoming holiday season. The regular City/County Airport Commission meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. has been rescheduled for Wednesday. Dec. 17, at 4 p.m. The meet­ ing will be held at the Airport Terminal Building, 2505 Murphy Drive, Hastings. The regular Zoning Board of Appeals (ZB A) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 16, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday. Jan. 20, 2004, at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) has canceled its regular­ ly scheduled meeting for 8 a.m. Wednesday. Dec. 17, tq Wednesday, Jan. 21 in the City Hall conference room. unnstmas festival about Circle Pine's undeserved reputation for being "looscy goosey... kids sent off to sum­ mer camp just to run wild." Greyson said Circle Pines at one time was influenced by the counter culture of the 1960s. but none of the rumors were true and nothing horrible happened . *“ “Today we have a very comprehensive kids’ management plan, which includes drugs and alcohol. We have supervision of campers day and night because someone else is entrusting us with their children." She said she personally talks with teen­ agers before they come to camp to make sure they know the rules and expectations. “It's an institution, albeit progressive, but Director Devon Greyson attempts to explain what the Circle Pines cooperative camp is all about, and not all about. religion is widely discussed on the property. She said the point is not to question one’s own faith, but to understand, affirm and be tolerant of others. One of the most important lessons a coop­ erative like Circle Pines teachers, however, is the concept of working logt’her. "This is the ethic of fellowship through work." she said, “developing relationships with others by working together toward a FOC, circuit court administrators plan to retire at end of January by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved a plan to reorganize staff the Barry County Trial Court to allow the court to streamline its adminis­ tration. bolster its front-line staff and reduce overall costs. Staff changes will involve the retirement of Friend of the Court Administrator Mike Keeler and Circuit Division Administrator Mary Williams at the end of January 2004. “These changes should allow us to remain in the vanguard of court reorganization efforts State of Michigan and provide better future services at ayha^ 0051 • Circuit Judge James Fisher. “ Keeler has been employed by Barry County for 28 ydars and Williams for 17 years, and early retirement plans approved by the County Board of Commissioners will allow them io retire earlier than they could have under the county's customary plan. Keeler plans to retire by Jan. 30 and Williams Jan. 16. ’“These early retirement packages were approved by the commission in recognition of the very substantial contributions Mike and Mary have made to Barry County and the Barry County Trial Court," Fisher said. They both were awarded the Liberty Bel! Award for their public service by the Barry County Bar Association in 1998. The Circuit and District Divisions of the Court will be combined into a civil/criminal division managed by Kathy Holman, and the Friend of the Court and Family Division will be combined into a true Family Court with Bob Nida as administrator. Essentially, this reduces the number of administrators from Road. There were many floats in this year’s parade. Taking first were Appletree Auctioneering. Choice Tent Rentals and Hastings Concrete Construction. The New Life Assembly float came in second and the Ionia Free Fair took third. The Christmas tree decorating contest on the courthouse lawn was won by the tree decorated by Thomapple Manor. Lil’ Eagle Pet Sitting Service took second place and the youth leadership team from the 4-H Advisory Council look third. four to two. “We believe that we have been successful in our court reorganization efforts because we have taken an incremental approach, allowing the organization to evolve over time." Fisher said. "We felt that, after nearly eight years of working together and with a new judge join­ ing the court sometime next year, this was an opportune time to move the organization ahead. "Judge Holman, Judge Shaw and I all agree that these changes will allow the unified court concept to move to a new level, and will help us to continue to provide a high level of serv­ ice to die local public in spite of diminishing support from the State of Michigan. "Wc thanx the Barry County Board of Commissioners for their continuing support of the court and out efforts to improve its service, and we thank Mike Keeler and Mary Williams for their years of dedicated service to the court. Everyone involved ends up a winner with this proposal, including the tax­ paying public." In other business at Tuesday morning's meeting, the County Board: • Heard another request from Connie Murphy to adopt an ordinance limiting the number bird houses and bird feeders on any­ one’s property to two or three. She said a neighbor in Baltimore Township has so many bird feeders and bird houses on her land, close to the property line, that a health hazard is being created. Wmg asked the board to refer the matter to the Planning and Zoning Commission, which could consider an ordinance. However, it’s unlikely that such an ordinance will be adopt­ ed. "I can’t say I expect an ordinance.” Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said. “Enforcement is difficult We can’t have the sheriff’s department look in very back yard and count bird houses." • Approved the re-appointments of Ken Radant to the Barry County transit Board and of David Tripp to the County Building Authority. Commissioner Clare Tripp made the motion for her husband's re-appointment. • Approved the appointments of Charles Davenport to the Commission on Aging Board; of Joyce Sherwood. Debbie Massimino and Charles Semerad to the Commission on Aging Board; Daniel Hess to the Mental Health Authority, replacing Dr. Larry Hawkins, and Debra Deschrochers and Carol Rogers to the Substance Abuse Board. • Approved the applications for tax abate­ ments under Public Act 116 for farmland preservation from James Wickham, Barnum and Charlton Park roads in Carlton Township and on Davenport Road in Woodland Township, and from Del and Jane Kostanko on Barnum Road in Woodland Township Both were recommended by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. • Authorized the community development block grant administrator to buy a lot at 604 Hubble St. and two lots in South Eastern Village, all in Hastings, at $22,000 each. Homes will be built at all three sites under the Barry County Home program. Commissioner Tom Wmg called the pro­ gram at South Eastern Village “an effort to get young families in that neighborhood." Commissioner Sandy James stressed that “We arc not purchasing houses, we arc work­ ing with you through the CDBG program." VACCINE, continued from page 1 cines is so high in December. Graham said, but that likely is because of media reports County was reported Tuesday to local health department officials. A couple of cases have a practice. Barry County’s lack of flu vaccine coin­ been confirmed by culture in neighboring Eaton County. cides with a nationwide shortage. According to Reuters News Service. U.S. Prospects for the Health Department to receive more flu vaccine for this season arc government officials are searching for alter­ native supplies of flu vaccine, Maggie Fox. severe this year. People who need vaccine the most are those over 50. children aged six months to “pretty unlikely.” Graham said, noting that the production phase of creating the vaccine is lengthy. Pennock Health Services, which includes Pennock Hospital in Hastings, also does not have any vaccine for the general public and cannot order more for this flu season Businesses winning the holiday decorat­ ing contest for last weekend’s Hastings area Christmas festival were, tu first place. HELP Hardware; second place. State Grounds Coffee House, and the Hastings Flower Shop took third. Jim and Deb Bailey’s heme on Boulder Drive took first in the residential decorating contest, followed by the Tom and Vicki Ross home on West M-179 in second and the Ronald Barnes home on Campground common goal... Summer campers (children) spend their mornings on work projects." During questions and answers, one mem­ ber of the audience noted Circle pines used to have a barter fair, which no money passed hands. Retired Hastings teacher May Granata quipped. “I once traded garlic for earth­ worms." Local attorney Carol Jones Dwyer asked there are rules about curfew, eating times and taking prescribed medication.” she said. “We’re not going to let the kids go behind the bam to have a smoke.” She added. “’Parents are welcome to come any time. We love to have family involvement and encourage it." Also helping is the fact Greyson has a lot of experience dealing with sexual assault vic­ tims because of her previous jobs. Greyson added that some of Circle Pines’ most famous friends include folk singers Pete Seeger and Phil Ochs. Many of the members are from Chicago and the rest come from all over Michigan and the Midwest. Lifetime memberships cost $300 each and can be paid in installments. Dues for upkeep arc $50. because manufacturers can't make it in time since it takes three to four months to grow the vaccine, hospital officials said. Pennock suggests that individuals, who health and science correspondent, reported two years, patients with certain chronic con­ Tuesday. The New York Times has reported that U.S. government officials arc considering importing influenza vaccine to bolster this ditions like AIDs or cancer, pregnant women and those who care for them. Once the flu vaccine is administered, it year’s supply. Dr. Julie Gerberdir.g. director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Graham said. “Influenza viruses arc changing all the time, and vaccine effectiveness depends, in said the U.S. may be facing a more serious than usual flu season and extensive publici­ part, on the match between vaccine strains and circulating viruses," according to the National Center for Infectious Diseases Web site. "Although the ‘A’ (H3N2) strain in this ty has caused a run of flu vaccines, accord­ still want the flu shot, should check with their personal physicians to see if they still ing to the Reuters report. Ironically, millions of doses of flu vaccine have influenza vaccines available. People who do not have a physician may call Pennock’s physician referral service at 945­ have been thrown away for the last five 1749. Pennock orders its flu vaccine in the spring and bases the quantity on the previ­ prompted vaccine manufactures to produce only 83 million doses this year rather than circulating 'A’ strain." A contagious disease, influenza usually strikes suddenly and may include fever, of flu vaccine for its hospitalized patients who are deemed to have a high flu risk and influenza vaccine to areas that need it most. Barry County isn't in that list. haven’t been immunized. Typically. Pennock orders its flu vaccine for employees, the five physician offices it To prepare for the 2003-04 flu season, the idents and hospital volunteers. Based on last year’s usage. Pennock believed it had an adequate supply of influenza vaccine. Because of the vaccine's short-shelf life, ordering excess doses is not year’s flu vaccine is somewhat different from the main circulating strain causing ill­ ness in the United States so far, laboratory studies indicate that the vaccine should still the 95 million they made the year before. Graham said the Centers for Disease Control is trying to re-ailocate remaining medicine department (which serves a num­ ber of area employers). Pennock Village res­ takes a couple of weeks to become effective. years because so few people bothered to get vaccinated. Gerberding told Reuters. Last year. 12 million doses were unused, which ous year's demand, and that system has worked well in the past, officials said. Pennock Hospital has reserved a few doses owns in outlying areas, its occupational indicating the flu is expected to be more Barry-Eaton Health Department has been administering influenza vaccines in the two counties since October. Since then, a total of 9,000 doses were administered in Barry and Eaton counties, but a breakdown of the num­ ber of doses given in Barry was not avail­ able. Last year, between 8.000 to 9,000 flu shots were given in the two counties by the District Health Department. It is unusual that the demand for flu vac­ provide some cross-protection against the headache, tiredness (can be extreme), dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion and body aches, according to the NCID. The flu is not a stomach or intestinal dis­ ease. the NCID said. Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea are rarely the primary symptoms of flu. For children, those symptoms may be related to the flu. but they arc mainly caused by many different viruses, bacteria or even parasites. People who do get the flu should rest, drink plenty of liquids, avoid using alcohol and tobacco and take medication (based on the their physician's direction) to relieve flu symptoms, according to NCID. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 11,2003 — Page 3 Some glimpses of the Hastings holiday parade Richard and Marty Shaw, the Grand Marshals ol the Christmas parade (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) Miranda Covey, this year's Miss Barry County. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Hastings High School Marching Band made its annual appearance in the parade. (Photo by Perry Hardin) What sort of Christmas parade would it be without Jolly Old Saint Nick? (Photo by Perry Hardin) Judged as the parade's winning float was the one entered by Appletree Auction. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) Two Hastings Police cruisers serve as escorts at the start of the Hastings Holiday Festival Parade. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) The Maple Syrup Queen, Muriel Wieland waves to the crowd out of a fire engine. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) by Perry Hardm) �Page 4 - Thursday. December 11. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Too much money wasted in prisons Are media, Democrats our worst enemies? (prison) behavior, why it should not. The To the editor: Michigan MPE currently refuses to release many can­ Legislature to help preserve full funding for didates who exhibit good behavior in the all school districts and colleges by taking institutional setting. Instead, prisoners are refused parole based on factors already This is a petition to the these reasonable steps to reduce a bloated prison budget: • Restrain bureaucratic taken into account by the sentencing judge. arrogance. Using guidelines created for fairness and Require the Michigan Parole Board (MPB) balance, the minimum term hilly takes into to offer parolable lifers a release in accor­ account the nature of the crime and many dance with the already declared intent and understandings of judges and legislators other variables. A maximum term is estab­ lished as a limit for those inmates who do Pursuit of the 'buzz’ is powerful that "Life" means 10 to 15 years. The paro­ not improve their prison behavior, but it is lable lifer candidates should not be regard­ being abused by the MPB. To the editor: Watching the evening news related to three teenagers dying in an alcohol-related auto wreck set me to thinking about drugs and sub­ stance and the ignorant (medieval) ways we deal with them. 1 lost my son to a cocaine overdose at age 26. I’ve lost seven (count 'em) dear friends to coke or other hard drug abuse — some of them absolutely brilliantly talented people. Most of them accomplished at least some good works in life. But the eight of them together, their good works, their failures, the pain they brought on family and friends, are nothing, nothing, to the slaughter, heartache, disruption of fami­ lies, cost to society, destruction of lives (in huge numbers) I've seen caused by alcohol Historically, man has been tempted (and succumbed to the temptation) of mind-alter­ ing substances. He's not alone. Living in the western Upper Peninsula. I've heard many a drunk bear rioting in over-ripe berry patches. A quick survey of our (tong term) habits demonstrates clearly (as Harry Truman observed). "There s nothing new under the ed the same as those sentenced to natural life without parole. As an alternative solu­ tion. the legislature can eliminate the paro­ lable life category and require resentencing of all parolable lifers to indeterminate sen­ Nearly 35% of Michigan's prisoners are currently eligible for parole. Of that group. 11,223 are past their minimum dates and denied parole, 3,645 arc technical parole violators, 833 are parolable lifers who are tences instead. • Restore good time and special good eligible for release under the lifer law, and Instruct the Department of released. • The state’s prison policy locks up lots of time credits Corrections (DOC) to stop the unjust prac­ tice of withholding sentence reduction credits already promised to prisoners as a reward for their earned, positive behavior 1,428 have been granted parole, but arc not cash. Since the state built so many new prison beds in the 1980s and ’90s, the cor­ rections department has political incentive during their incarceration period. The DOC to keep them filled. is unfairly refusing to grant credits for good behavior, in contradiction to its own past For each prisoner who is kept in prison for five years, it will cost taxpayers more practice of recognizing inmate worth by than SI00,000. such sentence time reductions. This unjust Despite state budget cuts, on Oct. 1, current failure to be fair keeps thousands of 2003, Michigan prisons did not lay off one prisoners past their earned release date and employee, but has hired 800 more new thereby wastes millions of dollars in tax prison guards and now they all work 40­ money. • Require fair parole eligibility require­ hour ments by the MPB. mandate the MPB they're paid well for being adult sitters. weeks and are paid for only 38 in a work week. However, at $30 an hour, release prisoners on their first eligibility Larry D. Boise, date unless it can show by substantial and Oaks Correctional Facility. compelling reasons, based on institutional East Lake, Mich. Abortion is not removing a tumor of function outside the womb. Conceiving To the editor. Recently. I came across a clipping from identifies the beginning of life, an individ­ the paper. I just could not throw it away. It ual in the human context. That embryo, was titled "Abortion is like removal of a fetus, child, shows physical function in the tumor.” womb, thus life. All the genes and chromo­ I was and am amazed at the rationale of the article, equating an unborn child w ith a somes are present at conception, the physi­ cal aspects just need development. tumor. Webster’s dictionary defines a tumor Does a woman have a right over her as a neoplasm having no physical function. body? To a point, yes. If she wants, she can Whereas, an embryo, later called a fetus, is cut off a finger, pierce her ears, nose, tattoo, product of sexual intercourse. With the but the life that she had part in conceiving uniting of the sperm and egg, conception is not her life — it is another person’s. To takes place. Again, Wei ster defines conception as take another person's life under the guise of conceiving in the womb, the beginning of a may say it is legal. It is still immoral. abortion is murder, even though a court process. That process is the nurturing of Merritt Johnson. that which was conceived until it is capable Hastings (Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided lor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. 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When people started smoking tobacco, they didn't do it because the smoke felt good going down, they did it for the “buzz" When bears leave berry patches alone until the berries are nearly rotten, they don't do it because the berries taste better then, they do i! for the “buzz " I think, believe (I think I believe) all living creatures seek a “buzz." But ore of the sad aspects of our (western) society is the pop glorification of idiotic behavior, from vio­ lence to drink, smoke, pills, and a willingness to put life (well being) at risk in pursuit of a “buzz." At least half the people in prison today should be in rehab (the other half should probably never be freed). Pot (a pretty harmlgs$ |ubitance) shouto bejde-criminalized (I'd rather have my daughter riding with a pot smoker than a drinker). The money being wasted (killing missionaries and growing fai Latin American generals) in the war on drugs would be better spent in many ways — edu­ cation. rehab, to name the most obvious. The answer to addicts is government distri­ bution and regulation of addictive drugs, at cost to those who can afford it. free to the des­ titute. Dealers would instantly be “out of business." The approach worked in England (pre-Thatcher), cutting urban crime by more than half. A certain percentage of people will always abuse some substance. They may have a pref­ erence, but they'll abuse what's available. They're a problem we've always had. will always have. Oh, yes. people who provide substances to children — even those in late teen years — are asking the totally inexperienced to handle what the hopelessly jaded experienced can't. If you can't do the time, don't do the crime. Larry Hamp, Hastings Support recycling task force's plans To the editor. Recycling in Michigan h an issue that has been ignored too long. The Michigan Senate has *akcn an interest and organized the Michigan Beverage Container »nd Recycling Task Force, which, after conducting nine public hearings across the state, has made multiple recommenda­ tions for a comprehensive recycling program. Convenient and accessible comprehensive recycling programs are the clearest path to substantially increasing Michigan’s recycling rate. J urge everyone to support the recom­ mendations of the task force and to urge their legislators to pass the laws necessary to make Michigan a national recycling leader. Mark S. Fcldpausch. Chairman & CEO Felpausch Food Centers. Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow. Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202)224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 205 5-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Could it be true that our media, along with Iraq-bashing Democrats, is our own worst enemy? A colonel over in Iraq leading our young men and women, told Congressman Peter King (N.Y.) that he feels the media will have "blood on its hands" when this is all over. This man. with more than 25 years of mili­ tary experience is appalled by the utter igno­ rance of what he says is basically aiding and encouraging an enemy that relies on instill­ ing fear and hoping that a few well planned attacks will break the American will and send us running. "Those wno expect to reap the blessing of freedom, must like men. undergo the fatigues of supporting it” Thomas Paine (1777) A reminder: It took American troops less time to invade and liberate the country of Iraq than it took Janet Reno to "conquer" and kill the men. women and children at the Branch Davidian Compound in Waco, Texas. President Bush said "Sixty years of west­ ern nations excusing the lack of freedom in the Middle East did nothing to make us more safe, because in the long run stability cannot be purchased at the expense of liber­ ty. The global wave of democracy has bare­ ly reached the Arab Stales. For too long, many people in that region have been vic­ tims and subjects. They deserve to be citi­ zens." We have been in post-war Iraq less than nine months, our troops have accomplished so much that the media could care less about, including the start of an Iraqi police force, schools that are open for “free" chil­ dren. hospitals that are operating and hun­ dreds (yes. hundreds) of media outlets that provide free flowing information to the citi­ zens. There are many more positive stories out of Iraq, but, they seem to be of little interest to the mainstream media. It’s so-ooo easy to be negative. "He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemies from oppression, for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself." Thomas Paine (First Principles of Government, 1776) For high profile people, in positions that can influence the minds and hearts of people all over the world (do you not think the ter­ rorists watch American news?) to use this war for a political advantage, is scary. I like to think we are Americans first and partisans second. But when I listen to the Democratic candidates and the politicians' rhetoric in Washington. I have to wonder... and know that the bad guys are too. and planning their strategy in accordance. We are at a critical point in this war. Do we cut and run. and give these people the upper hand? Or do we take a stand and send them the message they needed before Sept. 11? "When we say we arc going to win this global war on terrorists, we mean exactly that. We don't mean a moral victory or vic­ tory in some abstract sense. The reality of 3.000 dead in Nev. York, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon does not allow for such nuances.” General Keane (Army Vice Chief of Staft). Think about it... Maureen Dudley. Dowling Correction: In last week’s Banner story about the search for a new Hastings Public Library site, it was incorrectly reported that the Mama's B property is owned by the city. It is actually owned by Dr. Dan Riddle. He and the Library Board have begun negotiations. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. More shopping this year? Early returns on the start of the holiday season are encouraging for retailers. Do you plan to buy more or less this year? The H««tins« Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Puushedby A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Prwde. Frederic Jecobs MrePneOM Steven Jacoba Secrstarylreasurer • NEWSROOM• David T. 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RaM: szs pw w*r n Bwr, Cort, S27 par year in at^onng counBaa $29 par year eteewhara POSTMASTER: Sarto address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Ctaas Postage Pato at Hastings. Mt 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thuraday, December 11. 2003 - Page 5 Soldier in Iraq fan of Saxons Hello Hastings: I just thought I’d write to tell everyone I know and love I’m doing all right over here Let’s support free, open marketplace of opinions There’s a popular phrase. “If you can’t say something positive, don’t say anything at all.” More than a few people subscribe to this statement. but don’t realize following such advice could be harmful, if not fatal. Such is the case when some express the misguided belief that negative news should be either ignored or played down, and negative opinions should not be voiced at all. This space often is devoted to expressing what some may consider negative points of view. Over the past six months. I have been asking some serious questions about how our city, county, schools and Mate are governed. I have been critical at times, net because I dis­ like someone or have a burr up my posterior, but because 1 am genuinely concerned about what’s happening and where we are headed. I have a deeply held belief that this country was made great by great men who more than 200 yean ago gathered to engage in fierce debate over how a new republic should proceed. The noble experiment we know today as the beacon of modem democracy was not the result of a bunch of guys getting together and agreeing on everything. It was the result of passionate arguments and compromise agreements made after everyone had a chance to be heard. Somehow since then we sometimes have been conned into thinking we all must go along with what our government decides, we should all be on the same page, we should all be on the team. Dissent is discouraged, even ridiculed and marginalized. Many of us talk proud­ ly about our freedom, but then try to silence those whd exercise it. I have decided not to be silent about local and state issues of interest because I truly believe a community newspaper’s most solemn responsibility is to inform the public about what their public officials are doing with their money and their trust. I truly believe these public officials should be held accountable. A free and independent newspaper is essential to the continuation of a democratic socie­ ty. Without it, it is likely government can do as it pleases because too many people arc too busy or simply aren’t paying attention because they wrongly think it doesn't affect them. Our reporters make it a habit to attend meetings and write about their proceedings. Most people don’t have the time nor the inclination to go, so the newspaper accounts fill the infor­ mation gap by telling people what happened. The hope is that by informing the people, they will be able to make informed decisions on the issues and whether they want these elected people doing their business come election day. Sometimes the stories alone are unable to help readers connect the dots or be aware of trends that may affect them. This is where editorial comment fill the gap. Editorials can be positive, like the ones written recently about Richard Shaw and Jim Pino. These are two local citizens deserving of praise for their impact on our community. But more often than not, editorials can take on a negative tone because I’m trying to get people to think critically about issues that eventually will affect them. Those who disagree or have other comments are welcome to submit letters to the editor. For a small town paper, we take great pride in the number of letters we publish each week. This is one of the few places left where John or Jane Doe can speak his or her mind. The opinions of everyday people on serious matters aren't often seen or heard elsewhere these days. 1 view this as serious for our community and our democracy. And that’s why we publish a variety of letters and opinions that some critics say should­ n’t appear at all. We believe everyone deserves to speak, no matter how silly the point of view may seem, as long as the rules of engagement arc followed. Getting back to that original phrase, indeed there are times it’s best to be quiet But should a doctor hold his longue when he notices his patient has high blood pressure? Should •.he navigator be silent when the pilot is headed in the wrong direction? We live in an imperfect world, and mistakes are being made all the time. Deliberately not recognizing the problems becomes denial, and eventually the problem will not be dealt with until it’s too late. Though you may not always ag.ee with what 1 say. I hope you would respect all opinions and will defend to the death the right to express tncm. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics There are flaws in liberals’ worldview To the editor: Justine McLean in her Dec. 4 letter, stand­ ing tall and proud in her liberal view, wants to be taken seriously. Why she should be is not clear because what she says in this letter is patently self-contradictory. And as every student of logic knows, self-contradictory statements are meaningless. On the one hand, she trumpets her intellec­ tual freedom. On the other, she proclaims henelf to be an evolutionary atheist. Therefore, she believes herself to be the end product of a mindless, purposeless move­ ment of molecular particles that began eons ago in some primeval ooze. As such, what she calls "thoughts’ arc nothing more than epiphenomena produced by the irrational motion of particles in her cerebral cortex. She is a chemically deter­ mined entity whose thoughts she has no more power to contra1 than she has to create a new primary color. A view like this puts her in shabby intel­ lectual company. Back in the 18th century, a certain Marquis de Sade expounded an ethi­ cal system based on the same deterministic view of the cosmos. Morality was simple for Three liberals have it wrong To the editor: Three liberals voiced their opinions last week in the Banner’s letters section. 1 wonder if all three belong to the American Civil Liberties Union. The ACLU is against anything or anyone who is pro-God, pro-family, moral or decent. Joseph Lukasiewicz didn't like the Rev. Mark Patched's response to Pastor Michael Anton's First Friday presentation, so he branded Rev. Patched's views as ' intolerant’’ to others’ religious opinions. So what is Lukasiewicz doing at the same time? Chris Norton compared inmates on death row to aborted babies. It seems to me that a person on death row had a choice in taking someone’s else’s life. The aborted baby had none Justine McLean said the Bible has interest­ ing stories, but she doesn't believe in God. I believe the Bible and in God’s Son. Jesus Christ, who will soon return. It’s just a thought. Are you ready? Marty Preston. Hastings in Baghdad. Life is fair over here for the most part, but I can’t wait to return home to Hastings sometime next spring. nursing homes may be fully Medicaid cer­ tified. partially Medicaid certified, or not LLP, Hastings, where he practices in the Medicaid certified at all. areas of estate planning, long term care goes on Medicaid, they will be evicted planning, elder law, nursing home rights, from that nursing home if the nursing home - coaches Goggins and Redman and all mem­ bers of the wrestling team a great season and get those Lakewood Vikings for me! business transactions, real estate and gen­ is not Medicaid certified, and they may face eral cMUcriminal law. eviction from a partially certified Medicaid Historically, attorneys have been asked to facility if all of the "Medicaid beds” in that provide estate planning advice regarding facility are occupied. ’ Pfc. Patrick Stephens, B Co. 47th FSB. Unit #92873 APO. AE 09324-2873 County ZBA was indecisive To the editor: I attended the Dec. 9 meeting of the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals and Second, once a patient is receiving With many of our clients spending a large Medicaid in a nursing home, federal and portion of their estate on nursing home care, stale law prohibit any discrimination by the a third area of estate planning has emerged nursing home based on the residents source at Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet: Long of payment - in other words, they can’t treat Term Care Planning. With clients facing the private-pay residents better than Medicaid extraordinary beneficiaries. Thai being said, I have never emotional and financial demands associated with long-term care, we had a client complain to me that a Barry seek to provide reliable advice regarding County nursing home has treated a loved- this complex area of the law. one with less respect or care because the Frequently Asked Question: I've heard that if my father goes on Medicaid, he might be treated worse than nursing home played by the majority of the ZBA mem­ residents who are not on Medicaid. Is this bers. However, I look forward to the opportu­ true? First, clients need to understand that individual is on Medicaid. This article and other information may be viewed at www.siegelhudson.com. Mr. . Longstreet can be reached at 269-945-3495 or rlongstreett&siegelhudson.com. nity to come in front of this zoning welfare when I need to be involved in a giveaway program. I would be surprised if the ZBA’s deci­ Funeral respect was appreciated sion was awarded in another jurisdiction , but it happened in Delton. I wonder if the To the editor I was in a funeral procession this week on Hanover Street when a semi-driver and another motorist were nice enough to hold traffic for us to go through. Before they stopped, the traffic of vehicles was proceed­ ing and holding us up. It’s nice to know there arc still a few good Barry County ZBA members know where the southwest portion of the county is locat­ ed. It is detrimental to our area to establish an attitude of complacency and apathy as far as managed growth is concerned. The ZBA meeting I witnessed made made me very proud of our three boards in Hope Township. If more township officials' would have seen the actions of this board, they would certainly think twice about giv­ ing up to the county the opportunity to plan and manage their own communities. Tom Walker, Cloverdale Flexfab sells custom molder "K. Flexfab Horizons Inc. of Hastings has announced an agreement to sell Flexfab Molded Products LLC of East Troy, Wise., to The Thistle Group of Fort Wayne, Ind. The move reflects the company's inten­ tion to focus resources on its demanding core markets FMP has been part of FHI since 1998. During that time it has added liquid injec­ high volume, precision-molded silicone rubber components. "While FMP achieved significant not achieve the synergies with our core businesses in the Heavy Duty Truck, Automotive, and Aerospace industries." said Douglas A. DeCamp, chairman/ presi- dent/CEO. "This was our goal in acquiring the business, and we reluctantly concluded that it is best for the employees of FMP and for FHI to turn away from general custom molding and focus all our resources on our core businesses." In announcing the sale to employees. DeCamp pointed out that significant new business opportunities were brought to the parent company as a result of the five-year Dear editor: After reading Justine McLean's letter, I found myself wondering how being a liberal who says she thinks, acts and understands the freedom of an open mind plays out in her daily life. Does she tear up all the instruction manu­ als she gets with the things she buys, saying she'll do whatever she pleases? Does she fill her car’s gas tank with maple syrup because she likes the way it smells better than the way gas smells? Does she obey only the traffic laws she thinks make sense? Would she like to be declared dead if she had an allergic reac­ tion to a bee sting and she couldn't breathe? Would that mean she wasn't a live human being, since breathing is the criteria she says makes a baby alive? Yes. letters from liberals like Ms. McLean and another of last week’s writers, Chris Norton, cause anger and concern in some of us because, taken to their logical conclusions as above, the ideas they propose often have very bad outcomes. Rather than having open minds, it seems to me that liberals’ minds are often closed to the facts, past history that we can learn from and common sense. The poli­ cies they clamor for often seem to be self­ serving as well, usually designed to remove the consequence of some unwise behavior. If Ms. McLean wants to tear up her instruc­ tion manuals or fill her gas tank with syrup, she alone suffers the consequences. But if she disregards the traffic laws she doesn't agree with and causes a traffic accident, others suf­ fer the consequences as well. When liberal ideas find their way into laws and public poli­ cies, other people and our society as a whole to improve things. Justine McLean just made my day. She made me realize that I have some good com­ pany here in Barry County. I hope she keeps writing t-ecause we are reading. Patricia Wilson. Middleville becoming law. The redefinition of life doesn't stop there. We have a husband fighting his wife's parents "It is disappointing that we were unable to find synergies with our existing mar­ kets.” he said. “But. on the other hand, our work with FMP brought on important new business with major fuel cell manufacturers around the world and also brought a num­ ber of customers and products for extruded profiles, another of the companies special­ ties." he said. The Thistle Group intends to continue the operations now located in East Troy, and to make the plant a significant part of their growth plans in the custom molding indus­ try. FHI Inc. is the parent company of Flexfab LLC, a leading manufacturer of component parts for (he Heavy Duty Truck. Automotive, Aerospace and other indus­ tries, which require flexible parts for use in extremes of heat and cold. Products include Charge Air Connectors, coolant hose, heater hose, special reinforced shapes of all kinds as well as flexible ducting for a vari­ ety of applications. eral in a sea of conservatives can do nothing people who stop out of respect for the deceased. I waved to them in thanks as we passed. As we proceeded to the cemetery, more vehicles passed, then stopped on the side of the road. Judy Landes, Hastings Liberal philosophies only make a mess of things both suffer needlessly. Let's take a few of the liberal’s key issues and see where their thinking has taken us and what it holds for the future: Life issues — From a medical and scientif­ ic point of view there has not been a question mat a person who had a heartbeat and brain waves was alive. Then in 1973 the liberal judge Harry Blackmun stated that we didn't know when life began and the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that abortion was legal through­ out the nine months of pregnancy. These unborn human beings who were obviously alive had just been declared non-persons, just as the slaves, who were obviously alive were declared non-persons by a court. With ultra­ sound today, ooe can see that a baby is alive and doctors even take them out of the womb, do surgery and put them back in to finish their development before they are bom. YeL liberals like Ms. McLean insist that babies are not alive until they are bom and take their first breath and can survive on their own without the mother. Isn't this being closed-minded to the facts rather than openminded? Never mind. It is justified in the name of a woman's right to choose to have promiscuous sex and kill any baby which might be conceived in the process. These "lib­ erated " women fail to see that they have real­ ly liberated men from the consequences of their actions and any responsibility to treat women as valuable human beings. Many women have reaped the consequences of sex­ ually transmitted diseases, broken hearts and broken lives, and millions of innocent babies have been killed due to this liberal thinking relationship with FMP. One liberal to another: To the editor, I'd like to say one hundred times "thank you" to Justine McLean, who so precisely wrote last week about what it means to him to be labeled a liberal. I too am a liberal and I'm proud of iL Sometimes it seems that our problems arc just too large to deal with and that one lonely lib- When someone two areas: probate and estate tax avoidance. was truly amazed at the indecisiveness dis­ improvements as a custom molder, FHI did Gary W. Coates. Hastings Frequently asked questions about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Robert Longstreet is a partner with the law position. He knew that there is no way to extract a morality of "ought" from an amoral, purposeless universe. So he lived out his pre­ suppositions. hurting people for pleasure and spending a large chunk of his life in prison and an insane asylum reflecting on the fact that a world which still retained some moral sanity didn't quite buy into the "rightness" of his "isness." Closer to our time, we have seen two major social experiments, which practiced on a large scale the logic of Justine's view: National Socialism and Marx-Leninism. Together these two social catastrophes chalked up close to 100 million deaths. The fruit of the Soviet attempt to establish a state based upon scientific atheism is chronicled in Alexander Solzhenitsyn's book The Gulag Archipelago.” It's a good read, and I wager it both ways. « law firm of Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Longstreet, tion molding equipment to put it on the leading edge of technology for producing 22). If Ms. McLean wants to be this free intel­ lectual spirit, soaring above us small minds still fettered to a traditional biblical morality and natural law, let her be. If she chooses to see herself as an accidental byproduct of an impersonal, meaningless cosmos, so be it. But let her stop the pretense that she can have attorniy* I wish everyone back home a happy Thanksgiving and happy holiday season. I am a big supporter of Hastings High School Saxon sports and would like to wish him: "Since man is chemically determined, whatever is, is right." His legacy is that he gave us the term "sadism." Moral cretin that he was. though, he was consistent enough to follow the logic of his Ms. McLean wouldn't find a dull page in iL Someone whose thought processes I trust a little more than hers made an important observation about the kind of drivel she has tried to foist on us. His name was St. Paul the Apostle, and he put it like this: "Because that, when they knew God. they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools..." (Romans 1:21­ SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE I LONGSTREET, LLP to remove his wife's feeding tube and starve and dehydrate her to death because he doesn't think she would want to live with the quality of life she has now. We are all at risk if we become disabled if this line of thinking con­ tinues. The voluntary euthanasia Ms. McLean thinks Dr. Kevorkian should have been able to continue here has morphed into involun­ tary euthanasia in the Netherlands. Do we want that here? As for the stem cell issue, adult stem cells and fetal cells from umbilical cords are avail­ able for medical purposes. The liberals arc misinformed and insistent on following a dis­ respect for life path on this as well. First Amendment rights — The liberals support the availability of pornography when it is known that rapists and child molesters almost always have a slash of it in their homes that they fantasized with before actu­ ally committing their crimes. YeL they fight the display of the 10 Commandments in our courtrooms and schools when they were very much the foundation of our country's laws in the beginning. Would it be detrimental to expose people in our country to the ideas that they shouldn't kill, steal, or commit adultery and there is a God they are accountable to? No, the liberals* minds are not open to those ideas. Isn’t it strange how the people in the former Soviet Union had learned that atheism doesn't work in a society and asked fo- people to come and teach the Bible after the wall was tom down and they were free, while the liber­ als want to convert our nation into a Godless society? Gay rights — They push for the redefini­ tion of marriage and gay adoption when it is known from scientific studies that the homo­ sexual lifestyle is very unhealthy from a med­ ical standpoint and is caused by failing to identify with the parent of the same sex dur­ ing childhood, with sexual molestation often a contributing factor. There is no gay gene and the condition is reversible with therapy. Children thrive in a healthy home with a mother and father. War — I guess it is hard for liberals who believe there is no truth and there should be no rules to conceive that there are just reasons fot war. What if the United States had not fought against Hitler in his quest to rale the world? Of course, perhaps the liberals would have gone along with the extermination of the Jews, since they were non-persons to Hitler. Saddam, too, was a brutal dictator who exter­ minated a huge number of his own citizens and brutally tortured and killed anyone who dared oppose him. Our president and military were right to take on this man who had made it clear he would not be accountable to the rest of the world. Everyone “doing what is right in their own eyes” has never worked in a society through­ out history. My advice is when you hear a liberal idea or any other idea is to check out the facts, think through how the idea would play out if taken to its logical conclusion, and see if that is desirable The instruction manual for life that we all have access to in this country (the Bible) has a lot of wisdom and common sense to help you in this process if you are open-minded enough to read iL Ruth Ann Stuart. Lake Odessa �Page 8 - Thursday. December 11, 2tiO3 - The Hastings Bsnnw We make children feel more comfortable coming to our funeral home. We understand how difficult It on be for families when they come to visitations and funerals with children. Our "Children's Playroom", which is part of our lounge. Includes a TV, Videos, Games. Puzzles. Coloring Books, Crayons and Blocks - in fact everything to keep kids occupied during this difficult time WREN Funeral Home, faithfully caring for all members of your family. David C. Wren, Director Serving the Community Jar nearly 10 years. Call today! 269-945-2471 WREN Funeral Home , -- --- - ■ ■ —--- ■ , Muted 1401 North Broadway, Hastings Ml 49058 Attrauwoow 02541703 Worship Together... ..at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS AXTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. DowltM. MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 drarch phone Sunday Service: 9:30 ui Sunday School 110 uu Sunday Evenag Service 600 pa; L*bte Study A Prayer Ttate Wednesday nights 6:30 pm ST. BOB CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jeffencc Father A! Ria»eil. Pastor Saturday Mara 430 p.m. Sunday Maa 830 a.m. and 11.00 UB4 Coafeaaxm Saturday 3304:15 pan. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 WC« Sue Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Gamaoi. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 lbl: ctesaes for all age* Morning Worship 10.45 am Nunery provided. Sunday Evening Service, v00 p.m. Wednesday actmties fl) pat ate: Rambo** or JJ. Bible Quiz (<e* 2 through 7 or fim grade). Kata Club or honor Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mranrtne* or Teen BiNe Quiz (ages 13- 19y. Adah BMe Study - No reborn. WELCOME CORNERS UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Bnradway. Hastings. MI 49058 Rev Bob South Phene 367­ 4061. Worship Service*. Sunday. 11 fl) am.; Sunday School. 10 am. for al! ages EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ■Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Ccnunmticin." 315 W. Center Sl (coma of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Pr. Charies P. McCabe m. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Musk Sunday Worship - 8 ajn. and 10 ajn. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 la Sunday Nursery Available Ml 0 sun. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Prator Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 1100 am. Morning Worriup Service; 600 PA evenmg Serna; Wednesday: 700 p.m Service* far Adults, Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd, 8 ma South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.: Wsiup 11 fl) ba; Evening Service at 6:00 pA; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7fl) p m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Panor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 BA-11 ba; PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY’ CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 ba.; Sunday School 11:15 am Nunery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7.30 pA For more information call the church office WOOUGRO3T BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coots Grtr-e Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator Sunday School 930; Church Service 10:30 ba HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Stephen Scott Church phone. 269­ 9434995. Church website: www. bopemn.org. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours, WedJTburs.. 9 am to I p.m Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School. 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 p.m Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Soushine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thunday from 9­ 11:30 in, 12-230 pun. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) and Middle School Youth, (evening meal at 6 pA). Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 A 8). Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting, (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW* MATIH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services 9:15 ba Morning Prayer, 11 fl) am. Holy Communion Wednesday Evening Player services 600 p.n Formate information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Huarwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used far al! servic­ es. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hasting*. Pastor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dm Wood Sr. - Adult Mumtnes; Pmtor Ryan White. Yornh 9:30 am. Sunday School far all ages: 10:45 ba. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 pA. Evening Service; 700 pA Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6M pA. Awmra, Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. GJ Church Office. 9484004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies, Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Meo GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Doo Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nunery, children s ministry, yote (rasp, ate ate pmpte iatry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sptnt-fiDed church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nrtavifle. Mkh. 49073. Sub Franc A Worship 1030 in. 600 pm.. Wed. 630 pre Jean Club for boys A girts ages 4-11 Panora David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone b Someone Special." For urfennabon call 1 •616-731-519* or 1-517452-1106 BARRY COUNTY­ CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave, Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-2938. MWrr DbvM Rapac. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbor*! (Philipptani 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join ns Sunday: Bibk dass IfrOOare; Worship IIfl)ba. 6fl) pA Welfareday: Bible Class 7.00 p a. daaea far al ages. FAITH UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, D-.hon. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 830 and 11 a.m Sunday School far all ages at 9:45 are Nursery provided Jr. Church Jn and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses : WREN PJNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.LC. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions'118 S Jefferaou-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODL'CTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 6234857. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 Suae Rd. (Corner of Stale Rd. and Bokwood St acron from Tom's Market), Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Yotah Pastor, Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available far all services. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 ba Adah dasaes: Dec. thru Feb. Doo Acker leading, from the Bonanza aeries, where Link Joe. Ben. Adam and Hoss will teach Bibk prindpies. Pastor Don. discu'smg topics per­ taining to the Christinas Story as seen through the eyes of the prophet Isauh. Pastor Brian, a Young Adult Class. “Cafe' Beam,** “Hut Tapirs,' Worship service 1030 ba Kid’s For Christ 1030 im (during worship for (3 R 4 years) 4k (5 yean thru 3rd grade). Quixzm 4fl) pA and Sunday Evenmg Service 6fl) p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 9fl) im. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bibk Study. 6:30 p.m. Sing'n Share (Adults) Youth 6th-12th grades, and CLC (Chnstun Life Club) 1 yr*, old thru 5th Grade. Senior Adult Coffee Hour. Thur*. 9:30-11 fl) *a CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS: Dec. 14th 646 pA Annual Christmas Program at Central Andkarfam. Dec. 2K 688 pA Chatatmm Carol Sia«. ’ata ua far auy er ail of uur Chrirfrara Activities. PARCHMENT - Virginia Jarman Phillips passed away on Nov. 28.2003 in Parchment. Virginia was bom on Julv 8, 1915 in Chicago. Illinois to Abijah ana Eva Jarman, both of whom preceded her in passing. Virginia was the first female student to enroll at George Williams College in Chicago where she earned an associate degree. She then earned BS and MA degrees at the University of Illinois and Wertem Michigan University, respectively. Her post graduate work was completed through Michigan Stale University. Shortly after she and her husband. Bill, moved to the Gull Lake area, Virginia began a 27 year career in the Gull Lake Community School system. During this period she served in many capacities including teaching, supervising language arts and reading, testing consultant, counselor, as well as directing federal and ESSA programs. The last nine years of her career, Virginia was principal at the Kellogg Elementary School. In 1976 she received the Michigan "Outstanding Principal Award" for Region 4 awarded by the Michigan Association of Elementary School Principals. Even in her retirement, she continued to be active in MAESP and MEMSPA. Virginia’s love of ^children carried over into her private life at wll. She was a 4-H lender in Barry County and at the state level for 50 years. From leading projects to fund raising to chaperoning trips, she remained active into her retirement. Virginia was preceded in death by her brother. Retired Col. James T Jarman. . She is survived by her husband. Bill; two daughters, Diana Langshaw of Augusta and Gail Latta of Alpharetta, Georgia; one grand­ son. Todd Langshaw of Plainwell; one great granddaughter, Elizabeth Langshaw. also of Plainwell; and several nieces and nephews. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to Kellogg Elementary School. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hasting* Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thunday, Dec. 11 - 3:45 pA Clapper Kids; 5:45 pm. Grace Notes; 7fl) pre. Adventurers; 7fl) pA. Choir, 7fl) pA Stewardship Comnutkc. Friday. De. 12 - 633 lOfl) Rock Group Middle Schon. Lock-in Saturday, Dec. 13 - llfl) a.A Youth Ministry Prayer Time; 8.00 pA Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Dec. 14 - 8.00 4k 10:45 ba Holy Communion. 9.30 are. Sunday School. Baptism Preparation, 600­ 800 pA High School Youth Group. Monday. Dec. 15 - 700 p.m. Women of Faith Christmas Party; 700 pre. Vision Team. Tuesday, Dec. 16 600 p.m. Congregation Council (Meet at Church); 700 pm. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Dec. 17 - lOfl) a.m. Healthy Families; 10.00 ba Wordwalchen; 600 pA Advent Supper. 700 p m. Evening Prayer (Jesus Birthday Party) HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings, MI 49058. (269-945-9574) fuxxft voysger on Barrier free building with ekvator to all Hoort Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Sievcns. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bourn*. Musk Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manger. Sunday. 8:15 ba - Sunday School. 930 ba - LIVE! Under the Done (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 are. Refreshments; IIOO are. Tradit>on*l Service, Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for age* five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 700 pre. Bell Choir rehearsal 8.00 Chancel Choir rehearsal THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 UVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 700 p.m. prayer meeting tn the lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463 Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 am. Traditional w»stap; 10O0 ba Coffee Hour in the Lounge. 10:10 a.m. Church School; 11120 am. Contemporary Worship The 900 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nunery is provided far both services. BELLEVUE - Howard P. “Chip” Chupp, age 43 of Bellevue died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, from an injury in a tractor turnover, taken to Pennock Hospital. Howard was bom Sept. 27, 1959 in Battle Creek to Howard R. and Barbara J. (Wenger) Chupp. He was a 1977 graduate of Bellevue High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from June 13, Christianna A. Service Grace M. Nichols HASTINGS - Christianna A. Service, age 91, of Hastings, died Thursday, Dec. 4. 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Service was bom on Nov. 22 ,1912 in Collins, Ohio, the daughter of George and Margaret (Lawrence) Pickthorn. She was raised in the Milan. Ohio area and attended schools there, graduating in 1930 from Milan High School. She was married to Andrew J. Service on Jan. 12,1932 and has resided in the Hastings area since that time. She was employed at the former Miller’s Ice Cream Store in Hastings for a brief time. She was then employed in the dietary depart­ ment of Pennock Hospital for 32 years, retir­ ing in 1984. Mrs. Service attended Grace Wesleyan Church, enjoyed making quilts by hand for her family, well known in the area for her sending notes of cheer to her family, her church family, friends and others she didn’t know just to brighten their day. Always answered the phone with “Jesus Loves You.” Mrs. Service is survived by sons, Herbert (Charlene) Service, Donald (Henrietta) Service, John (Dorothy) Service and Gene Service, all of Hastings; daughters, Wilma HASTINGS - Grace M Nichols, age 88. of Hastings, died Sunday, Nov. 30. 2003 at Hastings Tendercare. She was bom Feb. 12, 1915 in Hastings, the daughter of Otis and Hazel (Norris) Hill. She attended Hastings High School. Grace worked at Kellogg’s for 17 years. She also worked at the old county farm and did in-home health care for 10 years. She married James F. Nichols Nov. 1. 1947. Grace was a member of the Hastings Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and being with family. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Otis Farrah, in 1945; son, Tom Farrah, in 2001; granddaughter, Lisa Rodriguez; sister. Hilda Tobias. Surviving are her husband, James F. Nichols of Hastings; six children, Jim (Linda) Farrah of Delton, Sally (William) Rodriguez of Middleville, John (Joanie) Nichols of Hastings, Nancy Nichols of Alexandria, Virginia, Terry (Claire) Nichols of Hastings, David (Sandy) Nichols of Hastings, daugh­ ter-in-law, Joy Farrah of Hastings; 17 grand­ children; 33 great-grandchildren; two great­ great-grandchildren; brother, Otis (Katie) Hill of Hastings; sister, Ruth Rice of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. Memorial serv­ ices will be held Thursday. Dec. 11,2003 at 1 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Mark Howard will officiate. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (Clarence) Bump of Kalamazoo and Margaret (Raymond) Ashcraft of Nashville; 17 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; and 10 great great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Andrew on June 14, 1982; two grandchildren; one great grandchild; two great great grandchildren; four sisters and daughter-in-law, Ruth Ann Service. Services were held Monday, Dec. 8, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Wheeler officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. |Rudolf Walllaek Madelynn M. Perry MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Madelynn M. Perry, age 88, of Middleville passed away Friday. Dec. 5.2003 at home. | WOODLAND - Rudolf Walliczek. age 99. of Woodland, passed away Dec. 6,2003 at his residence, just short of his 100th birthday. He was bom Dec. 11, 1903 in Kostenthal, Germany, the son of Maximilian and Anna (Morawietz) Walliczek. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hertha; and three brothers, Gerard, HansGeorg, and Teo. Surviving are four sons, Uwe and Sandy Walliczek, Harald and Mary Walliczek, Juergen and Norma Walliczek, and Norbert and Lois Walliczek; his daughter. Edeltraud and Franz Gerhards; and numerous grand­ children and great grandchildren. Rudolf enjoyed fanning, beekeeping, bak­ ing bread, and writing letters to relatives and friends. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as his extended family in Germany. He was n strong believer in God and prayer. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 9 al the St Edwards Catholic Church. Father Tom Boufford as celebrant, with burial rites to follow at Woodland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. St Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville, or to the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. 1977. Discharged June 12, 1981 and served as a Sonar Technician on the USS Leahy and USS Exploit. He had over three and one-half years of sea service. Howard was employed by Summitt Polymers in Kalamazoo for three years, with Hot Set. Hy-Lex, Millers’ Trucking and at Kalamazoo Regional Airport in Home Security with T.S.A. (Transportation Safety Administration). He was married on Oct. 15. 1983 at Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church to Nancy K. (Crelier) Chupp. Survivors include his wife, Nancy K. (Crelier) Chupp; sons, Arthur Patrick and Henry Joseph Chupp, both at home; mother. Barbara J. Chupp. Bellevue; sisters. Terry Sue (Larry) Wiliford, Ottawa, Kansas; Lucy L. (Larry) Potter and Gail Marie (Tom) Robinson, both of Bellevue; Patti Ann (William) Blanchard. Clarkston; and Laura Joy (Peter) Harris, Charlotte. He was preceded in death by Howard R. Chupp of Sept. 22, 1998. Mr. Chupp was a member of Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church where he served a Eucharistic Minister and sang in choir, was a 4-H leader and involved in shooting sports; involved in cannonry and black powder weapons; was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed poetry. Funeral mass was held Tuesday, Dec. 9. 2003 at Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Churc. Rev. Fr. John Fleckenstein officiat­ ing. Burial was at Fort Custer National Cemetery with military honors provided by Fl Custer National Cemetery Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the children’s education c/o Independent Bank, Bellevue, MI. Robert V. France WOODLAND - Robert V. France, “The Tree Man.” aged 88, of Woodland, passed away on Wednesday. Dec. 3, 2003. Robert was bom Oct. 31, 1915 in Woodland to James and Mamie (Barnum) France. He was a WW11 veteran and served as a military policeman in France and England. Robert owned and operated France Tree Service until an injury finally caused him to retire al the age of 80. His legacy continues with his sons and grandsons. He had learned the skills for his life’s occu­ pation at the Michigan Shade Tree Co. in Battle Creek. He married Martha Elizabeth DeYoung on July 5, 1952. Together they had three children who sur­ vive, Ruth Ann (Paul) Robb of Gobies, Paul (Beccy) France of Nashville, and Mark (Michelle) France of Woodland. Also surviv­ ing are 15 grandchildren and his sister, Edna Wise, of Woodland. Robert was preceded in death by his wife and best friend, Martha, in 2001; parents. James and Mamie; brothers, Foster and Ty; and sisters. Peg Griffin. Margaret Baitinger, and Tillie Farmer. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place and a private memorial service was held on Dec. 5, 2003. Interment will be in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging, or to a charity of one’s choice. ArrangemenLs were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Mrs. Madelynn M. Perry was bom on May 2, 1915 at Kalamazoo, the daughter of Charles H. and Ida M. (Bender) Baker. She was raised in Kalamazoo and attended Kalamazoo Central School graduating in 1938 and attended business school for one year. She was married to Jack H. Perry on April 9.1938. She was employed at Parchment Company in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Perry was a member of the United Methodist Church. Madelynn was a homemaker. She was a caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by bet husband of 66 years. Jack H. Perry; three sons. Jack S. (Peg) Perry of Wisconsin, David E. (Victoria) Perry of Iron River, and Robert L. (Patricia) Perry of Payson, Arizona; one daughter, Patricia A. (John) Summitt of Collegeville, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Thelma Dorsey. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Home. Middleville. I the Beeler Funeral Kimberly Dee Saner| ROCKFORD - Mrs. Kimberly Dee Sarver, age 43, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. S, 2003. Kimberly was born in Grand Rapids, and was a graduate of Caledonia High School. In June of 1977 she married Theodore M. Sarver, who survives her. She was a loving mother to her children. Sarah and Bren Rauch of Howard City. Stephanie and Tom Fiala of Rockford. Elizabeth and Daniel Wagner of Walker, and Abigail Sarver of Rockford. Also surviving are her grandchildren. Jasmine, Wyatt and Gabrielle Rauch. Katheryn Figla. and a grandson yet to be born; her parents, L.D. and Jill Smith of Freeport; her grandmother, Mrs. Alma Smith of Lake Odessa; her brothers and sister. Terry Smith and Liny Smith, both of Freeport, and Shawn and Bob Caldwell of Nashville; niece and nephews. The service for Kimberly will be held Saturday morning. Dec. 13,2003 at 11 am. at the Pederson Funeral Home. Rockford, with Pastor Bill Bennett officiating. Inurnment in Rockford Cemetery. Those desiring an expression of sympathy may consider Mel Trotter Ministries or Wycliff Bible Translators. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday from 10 until time of service at the funeral home. Arrangement were nude by Pederson Funeral Home, Rockfotd. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �The Hastings tanner - Thursday. December 11.2003 - Page 7 I Eugene Cousins LITCHFIELD - Eugene Cousins, age 74. of Litchfield, passed away Monday. Dec. I, 2003 at home. He was bom Jan. 27, 1929 in Woodland, to Jay and Evah (Silsby) Cousins and had fanned in the Onondaga area for many yean. He had also worked at Heat Controller Co. in Jackson, and was ? union representative for the UAW. Mr. Cousins belonged to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Quincy. He is survived by his former wife, Delores I. (Souder) Cousins of Battle Creek; two daughters. Deborah (Raymond) Miller of the Philippines and Mary (Bill) Quick of Homer, two sems, Michael (Barbara) Cousins of King George. VA, Stephen (Terry sue) Cousins of Montgomery; one sister, Esther King of Middleville; 12 grandchildren. Rebecca Asif. Elizabeth Cousins. Tanya Balkhcm, Allison Bland. Eric (Mandy) Cousins. Brandy Cousins, Justin Cousins, Allan (Rachael) Miller. Jennifer Miller. Joni Quick. David Quick. Isaiah Quick. A memorial service was held Friday at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Quincy . Vicar Timothy Heath officiated. Arrangements by George White Funeral Home. Litchfield. Anna May Crofoot MIDDLEVILLE - Anna May Crofoot, age 74, of Middleville, died Thursday. December 4. 2003 at Hastings Tendercare. She was bom May 20. 1929 in Middleville, the daughter of Theodore and Susan (Johnson) Wieringa. She attended school in Middleville. Anna married Kenneth Birman in 1947, that marriage ended in divorce, she married Everett Wayne Crofoot May 11. 1963 and he died May 27, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her parents and grandson. Kenneth Birman. She enjoyed knitting, gardening and can­ ning. Surviving are sons. Michael (Mary) Birman of Dorr, Edward (Sharon) Birman of Cadillac; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; step-son. Edward (Sharon) Crofoot of Middleville; step-daughters. Elsie Crofoot of Cheboygan, Elaine (Roger) Reed of Tachappi. Cal.; brother, Theodore (Jean) Wieringa; one nephew. Funeral servkxs were held Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial w4s at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Daniel Carl Lightfoot HASTINGS - Daniel Carl Lightfoot, age 77 of Hastings, died Dec. 9. 2003, at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Lightfoot was bom June 29, 1926, at Kalamazoo the son of Gaylord and Pearl (McGregor) Lightfoot. He was raised in the Freeport area and attended Freeport schools, graduating in 1943 from Freeport High School. He served two tours in the U.S. Army during World War n. He was married to Ruthmary Bliss on Oct 29. 1951. Mr. Lightfoot's employment included heavy equipment operator, machinist, over the road truck driver and the U.S. Forestry Service. He enjoyed bird watching, crafting, traveling and doing workers union organizing. Preceding hire in death were his parents and wife Ruthmary on July 8, 1993. Mr. Lightfoot is survived by his son, David (Martie) Fisher of Hayden Lake. Idaho; daughters Pauline (Hubert) Rohm of Delton, Gaylee (Tom) Kelley of Middleville; 13 grandchildren; sisters-in-law Barbara Blough and Ardith Bliss of Grand Rapids; special niece Dawne (John) Ball of Grand Rapids; and loving companion "Sweetie.'’ Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday. Dec. 12, 2003, at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Emma Dykstra MIDDLEVILLE - Emma Dykstra, age 86 of Middleville, went home to her Lord and Savior on Dec. 8. 2003. She was joyfully reunited in heaven with her husband, Henry Dykstra, grandsons Daniel Dykstra. Mark Dykstra and great-grandson Steven Riley. She will be lovingly remembered for her kind, gentle spirit by her children Henry and Linda Dykstra of Clarksville; Russell and Donna Dykstra and David and Barbara Dykstra of Middleville; Paul and Sheila Dykstra of Freeport; Laura Adams of Alto; and Jim and Carolyn Buer of Caledonia; 17 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren and three great-great­ grandchildren. Emma is also survived by her sister and brothers Ade and Margaret Peterson; John and Betty VanderSchurr; Harold and Margaret Vanderschuur. and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003. at 11:00 a.m at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville with burial at Ml Hope Cemetery. Pastor Douglas Beason officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Emma's honor to First Baptist Church of Middleville where she was a longtime mem­ ber. or to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Burnham Brook to offer new nutrition program Bumham Brook of Battle Creek is announcing a new nutrition program avail­ able to Barry County residents 60 years and older effective Dec. 16. Bumham Brook has been providing social and nutrition services throughout Barry and Calhoun counties since being designated by the stale as the Region III B Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in 1996. Meals traditionally have been provided through contracts with service provider organizations from two pri­ mary methods, home delivered meals for homebound older adults and congregate meals offered at sites where older adults gath­ er for a noon meal and socialization. Burnham Brook is initiating a new meal program. “Senior Meal Choice." to provide more options for older adults on where they eat and to better serve older adults living in areas of the Barry County that previously have not been served by the traditional con­ gregate meal programs. The Senior Meal Choice program links area restaurants with nutrition service providers funded by Bumham Brook for provision of meals to seniors. Mary Bauer, clinical services manager with Bumham Brook, is spearheading the new initiative. "We are pleased to be able to serve seniors in areas of Barry County that have not been served before by our nutrition services, and the restaurants have been wonderful to work with in getting the; program off of the ground." Bauer said. Previously, congregate meals were avail­ able in four cities: Hastings and Nashville for five days a week and Delton and Woodland for three. The new initiative will expand the Delton site to five days per week and will bring meals to Middleville for the first time. Other areas of the county are targeted for expansion. By using services in local restaurants, par­ ticipants in the program are provided increased food selections and scheduling flexibility. Participating restaurants include Thornapple Kitchen in Middleville and Prairieville Family Inn in Delton, and more restaurants will be added to the program. Eligible seniors are issued Senior Meal Choice cards similar to credit cards. Using the card is easy. When going to a participat­ ing restaurant, the seniors identify themselves as Senior Meal Choice participants and make selections from an approved menu. The servers or clerks swipe the card just as they would a credit card. To obtain a meal card, call the Barry County Commission on Aging at 269-948­ 4856. The Commission on Aging serves as provider of this and other Bumham Brookfunded services in Barry County, including home-delivered and congregate meals. Barry County Commissioner Ken Neil serves on Bumham Brook's Advisory Council for aging services and is enthusiastic about the Senior Meal Choice program. "The Advisory Council has been working with staffon this project, and we very pleased to bring meal services to areas of our county that were not served before." Neil said. "The program provides an opportunity for seniors to get out and visit different restaurants and enjoy a variety of meals." Participants are encouraged to support the program with suggested donation amounts per meal. Donations should be made at the time meal credits are assigned. Brown-Skidmore to wed Hewitt’s to celebrate sixtieth wedding anniversary LaVeme and Leola (Hermey) Hewitt of Woodland will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on December 11,2003. They will be celebrating an evening out with their three children - Ken and (Carol) Hewitt of Woodland, Tom and (Sherie) Hewitt of Charlotte and LouAnn and (Jim) Apsey of Woodland. They have six grandchildren - Brad Hewitt of Rawlins, Wy.. Trac (Lisa) Hewitt of Lake Odessa, Heather (Hewitt) Chapman of Charlotte. Nicci Hewitt of Lansing, Renae Apsey of Nashville, Rachel (Apsey) Rathbun of Hastings. They have eight great-grandchildren Bryant. Aron. Hunter Hewitt, Chelsea, Travis, Mariah Hewitt, Drew Chapman. Cameron Argo. Barlows celebrate 45th wedding anniversary The children and grandchildren of Gordon and Jane Barlow are pleased to announce their parents’ 45th wedding anniversary December 14, 2003. With love, Dylan, Deb and Tim Wisniewski, Tyler, Ashley and Diane and John Haines, Sarah. Michelle, Brandon, Dave and Debbie Barlow, and Alex. BISD offers GVSU class for teachers Beginning next month, area K-12 teachers will be able to take a three-credit graduate level course through Grand Valley State University. The course. Differentiating Instruction, will be offered in Hastings through the Barry Intermediate School District. Jacque Melin. director of the Student Information and Services Center at GVSU. will be the instruc­ tor. The class focuses on techniques and strate­ gies to increase achievement for all learners in the classroom. It will cover topics con­ cerning differentiated curriculum and instruc­ tion, including classroom management, grouping, compacting curriculum, interest and learning centers, tiered assignments and independent study. The class will meet Fnday nights and Saturdays for three weekends. Interested teachers must pre-register by Jan. 9. If you are interested in taking the course, or would like more information, please contact Cara Doherty. BISD education consultant, at (269) 945-9545. extension 16. James and Jane Brown of Grand Haven announce the engagement of their daughter Stephanie Brown to James Skidmore, the son of G’enn and Lisa Skidmore of Hastings. Stephanie has a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University and is a vice president with the Bank of America Corporation. ' James has a bachelor of science and engi­ neering degree from Grand Valley Sure University. He is a manufacturing engineer at Viking Corporation of Hastings. The couple is planning an April 24. 2004 wedding in Grand Haven. Shane Alan Rine, Delton and Nicole Rae Loucks. Delton. Brian James Simmons, Woodland. Bri Anne Gibson, Hastings. Hfky J. Knoll, Shelbyville and Deborah S. Knoll, Shelbyville. Patrick John Leet. Plainwell and Karen Ann Barber. Middleville. Fabrizio Basso. San Jose, CA and Rachel Ann Mepham, San CA. Marcus Blaine Huver. Nashville and Christine Elaine Clark, Nashville. Lucas Matthew Haight, Nashville and Desarai Tawnee Zurad, Nashville. Jason Carter Mishler. Nashville and Shannon Marie Schippers, Nashville. Jeffery Dean Dandrow, Hastings and Dana Lynn Macomber, Hastings. Joshua Dean Lamphere, Hastings and Amanda May Joubert. Hastings. Matt Baldeviso Sonza. Kentwood and Victoria Ann Rodriguez, Middleville. Scott Allen Reamer. Plainwell and Julie Ann De La Gandara, Plainwell. Daniel Clyde Smith. Dowling and Camey Jean Lee. Dowling. Mark Lee Claypool. Jr., Hastings and (aeleah Merie Dykstra, Hastings. Matthew Ryan Rudd, Middleville and Tiffany Sue Fountain. Middleville. Warren Leland Ambrose, Hastings and Dawn Lome Bassett, Hastings. GIRL, Brooklynn Cherie. born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 18, 2003 at 3:36 p.m. to Chase and Stacey Youngs of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches Yoder-Fish wed Ryan A. Fish and Kimberly Yoder, former­ ly of Hastings, were united in marriage on July 26, 2003 at Monclova Road Baptist Church. Pastor Tim Womack performed the double ring ceremony, with Pastor Russell Sarver, grandfather of the bride, opening with prayer. Kevin Yoder, brother of bride, and immediate family gave the bride away. The maid of honor was Kristal Yoder, sis­ ter of bride. The bridesmaids were Kari Newton, sister of bride, and Heather Yoder, sister-in-law of bride. Jessica Nagle, niece of groom, was flowergirl. The bestman was Joshua Fish, brother of groom. The groomsmen were Ken Hale, friend of groom, and Matthew Williams, friend of the couple. Ringbearer was Trystyn Yoder, nephew of bride. Troy Yoder, nephew of bride, escorted the flowetgiri. Ushers were Mary Wolcott, cousin of groom, and Mike Nagle, brother-in-law of groom. Cask: Dietriech and Julia London, cousins of groom, were guestbook attendants. Pianist was Karin McGilvery, friend of couple. Soloist was Buffy Kelb, and Dan and Jennifer DeFriece was a duet, al) friends of couple. Also. Miss Yoder’s third and fourth class of 2002-2003 were Little Helper’s throughout the day. Reception immediately followed ceremo­ ny, decorated in a hydrangea and garden theme setting. Their honeymoon started in Vermont then traveling through New York, Canada, and Michigan then returning to home sweet home in Swanton. Ohio. The bride's parents arc Sharon Yoder of Hastings and Floyd Yoder of Nokomis, Florida. She graduated from Hastings High School 1998, ano Cedarville University 2001. Kimberly currently teaches fourth grade class at Monclova Christian Academy. The groom’s parents are Jon and Donna Fish of Monclova, Ohio. He graduated from Wauseon High School 1990. Ryan is employed at Nofziger Door Sales. Kimberly and Ryan would like to thank everyone who helped and shared in their spe­ cial day. BOY, Clay Westley, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 2A. 2003 to Scott and Tammy Flower of Vermontville. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. long. BOY, Daniel Richard Harp, born at Spectrum Health Downtown on Nov. 5, 2003 at 10:55 a.m. to Don and Karla Harp of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. Welcomed home by sister, Amanda, age 4. Grandparents are David and Sharon Sixberry of Hastings; Roger Brumm of Nashville; and Dick and Betty Harp of Charlotte. Great grandparents are Lyle and Velma Endsley of Hastings; Shirley Brumm of Vermontville; and Cleona Greenlee of Lansing. Yoder-Medendorp engagement announced Kristal Yoder and Joseph Medendorp will be exchanging wedding vows cm Jan. 2, 2004. The bride elect is the daughter of Sharon Yoder of Hastings and Floyd Yoder of Nokomis. Florida. Krista! is a graduate of Hastings High School 1997. and Jackson Hole Bible College 1998. She is currently pursuing a degree in accounting. The groom elect is the son of Bill and Gloria Medendorp of Wayland. Joe is a grad­ uate of Wayland High School 1995. He is currently pursuing a degree in electrical tech­ nology. BOY, Michael Willson, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 23. 2003 at 10:36 a.m. to Elizabeth and Michael VanDorp of Woodland. Weighing 4 lbs. 7 ozs. and 17 1/2 inches long. BOY, Eduardo Romero, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 30, 2003 at 4:17 a.m. to Pedro Romero and Hilaria Perez of Battle Creek. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Kenneth D. Pontius IV, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 28, 2003 at 8:19 a.m. to Kenneth D. and Shannon Pontius III of Lowell. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inch­ es long. CIRL, Alexa Rac. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 25. 2003 al 8:14 a.m. to Doug and Sarah Morey of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 0 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Kiley Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 19,2003 al 9:23 p.m. to Ken Miles and Stephanie Havens of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Mavrick Liam bora Tuesday. Nov. 18th at 8:15 a.m. at Butterworth Hospital. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. Parents are Louis and Mandy Koeppen of Hastings. Welcomed home by big sister, Teagan Zoe, age 1. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at.. 269-945-9554 �Page 8 — Thursday, December 11. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Workmen have been continuing efforts on refurbishing century old stained glass windows at Central United Methodist Church. Celebrate a Victorian Christmas as the sights & sounds of the Yuletide transport you into the late 1800’s at Historic Charhon Bark December 13 & 14, 2003 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Take a trip back in time to a Tum-of-the-Century Village... Visit our 16 Historic Buildings & Museum HISTORIC BUILDINGS FESTOONED WITH GARLANDS OF FRESH GREENERY CHRISTMAS TREES DECORATED WITH POPCORN & CRANBERRIES Plum Pudding, Roasted Chestnuts & Wassail Make Com Husk Angels & Dip Candles ~ Visit St. Nicholas Christmas Play in the Church December 13th 2-3pm Purchase Unique Gifts in our Gift Shop! Historic HARLTON Park Village, Museum & Recreation Area 2546 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings, MI 269-945-3775 One big event this week will be the packing and delivery of dozens of holiday boxes and bags for tlxjsc who need some help. Names come from the Family Independence Agency, referrals and from direct applications. Many churches in Lakewood district arc assigned a number and type of gifts needed so each child in a recipient family gets a gift, along with socks, caps ano mittens. Canned foods are gathered through the several schools. Many food items are purchased by Lakewood Community Services through donated funds. Such money gifts come from individuals as well as church groups. The Fellowship Hall at Central United Methodist Church will be set up Tuesday night. Sorting of canned goods by the ton will be done on Wednesday. Further packing co»nes on Thursday. Final wrap and envelopes containing meat certificates will be done on Friday. Saturday is one big production with (hope­ fully) many workers and drivers descending on Fellowship Hall to get loads of boxes and bags to deliver. There is heavy reliance on service clubs such as the Sunfield SPYS. the Clarksville Lions Club and others. Drivers and strong-backed helpers are needed, if someone can deliver only one or two groups, it is a help. Some locations are five miles from another in their direction. Most drivers come with vans or trucks. Help is needed, especially Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. It is an experience to work alongside volunteers from a broad spec­ trum of the community. Alan Goodemoot of Woodland and Kay Barcroft of Hastings are co-chairs of this project on which they have worked for months ahead. A busv group works in the basement of the church to »ort the hats, mittens and socks. There is a good system in place to accommodate all the dozens of gifts, which hopefully arrived on time from the churches and others who provide the specific gifts. Tonight at 7:30 is the meeting time .'or the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society, which will be hearing attorney Bill Davis with his narration on Michigan railroads. Visitors and guests are we I come in the d ining room of Lake Manor Apartments. First Congregational Church is planning for a Christmas Eve Candlelight service and a children's pageant, beginning at 7 p.m. This is open to members and friends of the church. The Women's Fellowship held their monthly meeting on Dec. 9 with a cookie exchange. Death came Nov. 26 to Richard Thomas Korcal, 62, of Alpine Township. Kent County. His surviving widow is Charlotte (Manshum) Korea). He is survived by three children and their spouses and five grandchildren as well as his parents. His in-laws in this area include Everil (Dixie) of Hastings, Evart (Judy), Roger (Dee) Manshum of Lake Odessa. The Ionia County VFW Council and Auxiliary held a Pearl Harbor Day program and dinner at Belding Sunday, Dec. 7. Because the fourth Wednesday falls on the dav^ before Christmas,’ there will be no immu­ nization clinic in Lake Odessa this month. The VFW flea mark*’ and craft show will be held this weekend, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Dec. 12 and 13, at the post home. The Sebewa Center UMC will have a ham and escalloped potato dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. There also will be coleslaw, hot vegetable, rolls, dessert and beverages. Exciting news for travelers is that a new lake ferry is being built to cross Lake Michigan from Muskegon to Milwaukee. The aim is for a fast speed craft built on pontoons which will travel at 35 mph. The factory building the craft is in Mobile, Ala. It is to be 192 feet long of aluminum. The structure between the two pon­ toons will be large enough that a large truck could be driven through h. It is a jet boat with a propulsion system similar to a jet ski. There is a ferry, which W based farther north on the lake shore, but it has been more than 30 years since there was ferry service from Muskegon. Transportation of another variety was high­ lighted Sunday afternoon at the Gaines United Brethren Church west of Caledonia, where retired Air Force officer Eugene Raab spoke to a church full on “A Century of Flight His focus was on Bishops Wright and Barnaby, who had frequently been at the Gaines church in their day. Bishop Wright was the father of aviation pioneers Orvil’c and Wilbur, who had accompanied their fiurer JJ Gaines, according to old diaries housed hi the archives of Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. For the past year, Raab has pored over ok! documents in Dayton and at Huntington College in Indiana to gamer data for this presentation. Other features were a flyover of military air­ craft from Battle Creek in recognition of Pearl Harbor Day and acknowledgment of all World War II veterans present, as well as many from the Barnaby family, who still live in the area. Work continues on the north side of Laurel Drive (M-50) west of town on the site of the new medical building for Dn. Swanton. Stuart and Worth. The foundation has been ready for days. By last weekend there were several mod­ ular units on the grounds waiting to be hoisted .jinnies MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Lover's loan Dear Annie: I have been in a relationship with a wonderful man for two years. "Rusty" is my best friend, and we recently have been talking about getting married. He has a great job and owns his own house. He also races cars, which is a very expensive and time-con­ suming hobby, but I enjoy his enthusiasm. A couple of months ago. Rusty saw an expensive enclosed trailer that would be per­ fect to hold his race car. I offered to put up the money so he wouldn't have to get a loan from the bank. Our understanding was that Rusty would pay me back as soon as he received the title from the owner. Well, he received the title last month. I mentioned it recently, and he said he would "put some numbers together." I haven't heard any more about it, and it seems to have slipped his mind. How do I mention this loan again without sounding as if I am demanding my mo&jy? i don't want this to affect our relationship, but I would like to know my best friend isn't taking advantage of me. - Texas Tina Dear Tina: This is why financial transac­ tions always should be in writing. It's possible Rusty doesn't have the money to repay you and he's embarrassed about it. However, that’s no excuse to ignore the loan. Say, "Rusty, I hate to nag, but did you put those numbers together yet? It's starting to put a crimp in my savings." You also might suggest be give you a small amount every week unpl the loan is paid off. To salvage his pride, consider setting up a separate bank rrcount where be can deposit the money dtectiy instead of handing it to Still partners? Dear Annie: I have been married to "Fred" for over 20 years, and we have three children. I helped him develop his success­ ful business, which has grown fourfold dur­ ing our marriage. However. Fred takes credit for everything and doesn't acknowl­ edge my assistance in nurturing his busi­ ness or raising our kids. Now I’m not even sure Fred loves me. A few weeks ago. I told him that I don't feel secure in our marriage, that I wasn't certain I could depend on him unconditionally. His response was. "I don't want to be responsi­ ble for your security." That just blew me away. I sensed an underlying message that if 1 need him. he might not be there for me. Perhaps if I became too much of a burden, he would not help me. I thought marriage was an unconditional bond and that we should provide security for each other. Now I don't know if we have a future together. - - Confused in Atlanta Dear Confused: Before mping to con­ clusions, you should ask Fred to explain that unkind statement. He may have meant something different If you don't feel secure after 20 years of marriage, it may be lime to clear the air and decide if you both want you. this marriage to succeed. Ask your doctor Hard-working hubby to refer you to a marriage counselor, and, as Dear Annie: After being out of work for two years, my husband found a good job. "Carr works long hours and is pulled in a dozen different directions. When he gets home, be is totally depressed and exhausted. I don't know how to make his situation less stressful. People have a tendency to take advantage of Cart’s easygoing nature. He tries to please everyone, but he is stretched beyond his capabilities. When be gets home, I make sure he has a quiet, comfortable evening, and I try to be positive and loving. But I am wor­ Stealing from mom ried about him. He is such a loving, gentle soul. What else can I do? - Frustrated Wife in Idaho Dear Idaho: You are doing your part. The rest is up to Cart. Some people have a hard time saying no. Cart needs to understand that his co-workers will have greater respect for him if he sets reasonable limits on his time. Show him this letter and tell him you wrote iL Let's hope it makes a difference. TV ads too loud always, if Fred won't go with you, go alone. Dear Annie: I am a professor of criminal justice at Sam Houston State University. One of my areas of specialization is family violence, including elder abuse. 1 concur with your advice to the woman who said her brother. "Hugh." has taken an excessive amount of money from their mother's bank accounts. I would like to suggest another step that the daughter should take as well. Please tell her to contact the state Adult Protective Services and file a complaint. A caseworker will investigate. If the son is breaching his fiduciary trust, not only civil action, but criminal action might be taken. They also c«n step in and assume conserva­ torship of the mother's financial affairs and go to court to sever the son's power of attor­ neystealing money is a very common, but little known, type of elder abuse. The elder­ ly are frequently afraid to speak up out of Dear Annie: I am almost 60, so I guess I am not in the mainstream when it comes to tele­ vision watchers. However, the number of TV commercials being bombarded at me during a program really turns me off. And the increased volume for these ads is like finger­ nails on a chalkboard. These commercials are so annoying that the only way I can tolerate watching is to pre­ record the show, then fast-forward through the multiple ads. I know the producers wont change their tactics, but maybe if the public boycotts the advertisers, the big boys would get the message. What do you say? Frazzled in Indiana Dear Frazzled: We say, save the boycotts for truly objectionable stuff. The ads pay for the TV shows, and the networks cannot afford to drop them -- although we agree that the sudden increase in volume can knock you right out of your seat and, in some instances, encourage you to mute the sound - which defeats the purpose. The good news is, some commercials are better than the TV programs. fear of reprisal. Dementia can compound the situation. Sometimes, when investigat­ ing the financial abuse, authorities uncover physical, sexual and emotional abuse, as well as severe neglect. - Raymond Teske Jr., Ph.D., Professor, Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas Dear Dr. Teske: Thank you for your expert advice. Not all siblings are willing to take such drastic steps, but sometimes It is necessary. Here's one more: Dear Annie: My mom has been an Alzheimer’s patient for years and is in a nursing home. She does not have insurance. My father left all his money to her, know­ ing she would need it for long-term care. My sister had been handling my parents' finances, and when Dad passed away, we d'scovered she had removed Mom's name from all the bank accounts and CDs (around $250,000). After many tears and much soul-searching, I hired an attorney. The probate judge named me as Mom's conservator and suggested 1 investigate the transactions to determine ;f steps should be into place. taken to recover the money. The lesson for your readers is that if a Famify Hotiday Brunch = Pierce (War Creek Institute Sunday, December 14*, 2003 Brtg the whole farrjy A special Hds menu has been added Adits wl enjoy temptation simply is too great. - Sadder but Smarter Down South Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors prime rib and made-to-order omelets. Everyone wf reksh the tasty desserts. of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail Spaa avatabk at fhOO am seating only. your questions to anniesmailbox@com- Jbkt us at 115 pm for an entertaining and mforrnattve presentation by AC. Claus. Discover what gifts we can give to Mother Natcre. castmet, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read fea­ Tbm^.OetAerMtkmihlMq.Hcwabn) HASTINGS (West M-43) = sibling is assisting a parent with finances, insist that all close family members review the books and transactions regularly. The tures by other Creators Syndicate writers Coff (2&)) 72H190 for reservations Munbero $11 for adults tad SS for cNkfren (ages 3-B) tlorrtteniters SB far atkits erd S6 fcr cHMren (ages 3 - B) .701W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, MI and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 11. 2003 - Page 9 A look down memory lune... BIRCH: Barry, Irving, Rutland, Carlton, and Hastings Fire Department, How it Happened By Joyce Weinbrecht The research for this article was done by Keith Sage a longtime volunteer for the fire department. In the beginning, the Village of Hastings in 1856, had no fire department. The best means they had for controlling fires was the bucket brigades and cistems placed at the business street intersections. The buildings were wood­ en frame structure. In 1866, the first brick building was con­ structed. It was a three story building at the comer of Main (State Street) and Jefferson. This was the beginning of the Union block, which contained a hardware store, department store, offices, the Union Hall, the Masonic Hall and offices for several attorneys. A hand pump was acquired during this period. It took ten men on each side to oper­ ate the pump and to pull it to die scene of the fire by these men. One big drawback was the need for a good water supply, mostly supplied by cisterns placed in certain streets and allies. In 1867, Hastings still had no fire depart­ ment. The business district was threatened by a fire that started at the newspaper, the Barry County Pioneer. The newspaper was destroyed as was the adjoining frame build­ ing. Thick walls between the rest of the build­ ings saved them from being destroyed by this fire. This was a wake up call for the business­ men of Hastings, but it wasn't until 1873, when a hand engine and hose carriage were purchased. In 1867, the water works was built and the city, which had gained city status in 1871, purchased the Oreadnaught. This was pulled to the fire scene by a team of hones. At first. Roger Cans, Fire Chief this was the first team of horses which hap­ pened to be passing by. In 1896, the city pur­ chased its own team of horses and they were housed in the new fire station and City Hall built that year. The most disastrous fire of all time occurred on Aug. 12. 1886. A.G. Spaulding Croquet and Baseball Bat factory, two grain elevators and Hastings Engine and Iron Works, Newton Hotel and the opera house, a planning mill and several stores, along with other property, were destroyed. Help came from Charlotte and Grand Rapids, each city sent a fire engine by train. They were steam fire engines equipped with big pumps and were able to get a good supply of water from the Thomapple River. This fire started in the Newton and Crothers planning mill located near Fall Creek on State Street. The flames quickly spread to the A.S. Merchant Livery Stable. This was near the comer of State Street and Michigan Avenue. The buildings were mostly very old frame structures and the whole area was a tinderbox. Fortunately, there were no strong winds. Embers blew over the entire area keeping bucket brigades busy putting out these wouldbe fires and saving many of the structures. Hastings had turned down a $50,000 pro­ posal foe a fire department prior to this. Following this big fire and hear holocaust the bonds were voted into being and the building of a fire department was approved. Every industry rebuilt as did the other busi­ nesses. The only one that didn't stay was A.G. Spaulding, which left town and moved its fac­ tory out of the state. On June 2,1876, the City Council passed an ordinance for the organization of a fire department. The first fire company was formed under that ordinance on June 28, 1876. This was known as the Pioneer Engine C. No. 1. In June of 1883 this was changed to Hastings Hose Company Co. No. I. In 1887, the water works was built and the first fire bell was used to call firemen togeth­ er. Later after the waterworks building was built in 1887, a steam whistle called the “Mockingbird” was installed iu>d alarm boxes were located throughout the city. When an alarm was tripped, it would register in both the fire station ind in the waterworks where the engineer at the water works would blow the whistle. I-ater, the call boxes were discon­ tinued (about 1915) and fires were reported by telephone. In 1930. an air horn was installed on a tower on top of the station. This replaced the steam whistle. The steam pumps at the water­ works were replaced by electric pumps. The steam whistle was removed and installed at the Bookcase Company and was used when­ ever they had problems with their air bom. In 1919, the city purchased its first motor­ ized fire truck, an American La France, right hand drive, with hard rubber tires. It was a four cylinder, chain drive chemical truck. In 1926. some farmers of the area started a stock Hastings Rural Fire Association. This Hastings Fire Department with a horse drawn engine, company so that they could receive tax money from the surrounding townships who used the service. In 1979, it was changed again to be called the BIRCH Association and included Baltimore. Irving, Rutland, Carlton and Hastings townships. In 1963, a base radio was installed at the fire station and each man was issued a radio monitor to keep at their homes. In January of 1978 the smaller monitors wer^put into serv­ ice. They were much smaller and could be carried on the fireman's belt anywhere he choose to go. This allowed for better coverage of the fire and better ability to keep track of the firefighters. An encoder at the fire station could be activated and open the monitor speaker then a message could be heard. As the department grew and with the addi­ tion of equipment more space was needed. They built the present fire department build­ ing. I: is beginning to seem too small current­ lyToday, the BIRCH Association has state of the art equipment. There are two pickup trucks equipped to fight grass fires; three pumper trucks; one 1500-gallon tanker, one rescue truck; one 100-foot ladder truck. In addition there are extraction tools, forcible entry tools, a high pressure compressor for filling air tanks, an electric generator (at the station), a thermal imaging system (which can sec through heavy smoke and spot hot spots in the walls), a dcfibulator unit in every unit, an ice sled, a hazardous material trailer and a video transmitter. When at full strength there arc a full time chief, three full time drivers and 24 volun­ teers. The drivers work 24 hours on and 48 hours off. Each man must have a physical examina­ tion before he is accepted. After the volunteer is accepted he must take the Fireman 1 and Fireman 2 training course to meet the state law requirements. The department holds two meetings each month to conduct training and business. The training includes landing zone, hazardous material handling, fire and arson investigation fire apparatus, driving courses, rescuing and extrication; first aid and medical responding. Sources: Notes compiled by Keith Sage: city of Hastings, Michigan 1871-1971: Barry County History 1985. association grew to around 1300 members. Their first fire truck was a Reo. In 1930 it was replaced with a Studebaker. This truck was replaced by a 1952 Diamond T Truck built by American Fire Apparatus Co. of Battle Creek. They had also purchased a water tank in 1948. Just before they purchased this truck, they had purchased a used Diamond T truck with a 1000-gallon tank on it . H The Barry bounty Fire Service Association was formed. It was to provide better service to the county as well as to the city. After ten years operating under this title the name was changed in 1968 to a stock The Dreadnaught. Capital knowledge! 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Decambar 11,2003 - The Healings Banner Four county teams win at winter’s first tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The 2003-04 wrestling season got started with a bang for many area teams last week. Dehor. Kellogg went 5-0 Saturday at the Lawton Invitational to bring home the first place hardware. The Harper Creek Optimist Invitational in Battle Creek was won by Lakewood. Maple Valley defended its crown at the Concord Invitational. At the Resilite Southwest Classic in Allegan, the Middleville Trojans took the top spot. Hastings finished fourth in Allegan, behind the Trojans. Allegan, and Lapeer West. Delton had eight medalists on their way to winning the Lawton Invitational Saturday. Returning state qualifiers, seniors Dustin Motgan and Jimmy Sweat went undefeated on the day to earn flight championships. Both wrestlers reached a special milestone last week. Morgan's first win at Lawton. and a victory by Sweat last Thursday gave them each their 100th career victory. Six Panthers finished in sixth place at Map® Valley 160 pounder Matt Conklin (bottom) desperately tries to push away Lakewood’s Alex Phillips in the first round of their match Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lawton. Corey Bourdo (171), Clay Drcwyor (160). Jason VanDyk (135). Brett Bissett <125). and Eric Ryan (275). The Panthers defeated all five schools they faced to bump their record to 6-1 so far this season. DK topped River Valley 37-33. Hartford 48­ 24. Lawton 60-15, Parchment 48-33. and Galien 60-10. Delton opened its season last Thursday with a 1-1 record at Mattawan. Th. Panthers took a 48-30 victory over Vicksburg, but were downed by the host Wildcats 52-16. The Panthers will be back in action tonight at Maple Valley, beginning at 6 p.m. The Lions defended their Concord Invitational Championship from a year ago. Saturday. “We wrestled very well.” said coach Tony Wawiemia. “Our young kids show a lot of promise and are adapting very well to our pro­ gram. Valley finished with 165 team points, ahead of Western’s 153, and Morenci's 149.5 in the ten team tournament. Lions finished in the top four in nine flights, led by Ben Boss at 140 and Kevin Fassett at 135, who each took first place finishes. Boss, a two time state qualifier, pinned his opponents in all three natches. the second earning him his 100th career victory. Lions finishing in second place were Raven Scuriock at 103. Justin Cook at 125, Joey Desrochen « 130. and Chris Morris at 171. Mike Hall took a third place for Valley at 112, and Jamie Corwin at 125 and Jake McMillon at 275 each finished fourth. “All the kids are showing determination that thej’ went to win, and even when they don’t win. they come off the mat with attitudes of what could I do better to win next tinie,” said Wawiemia. The Lions started the season off right with a lopsided decision over Saranac last Thursday, 66-18. Except for the two flights where Saranac had voids, every match ended in a pin. The Lions had nine of them. The Lions jumped out to a 42-0 lead on pins by Hall (112), Tyler Greenfield (119). Desrochers (130). Fassett (135), Boss (140). and Brian Barefoot (145), and a victory over a void at 125 for Corwin. Morris (171), Lance Harvey (215). and McMillon (275). would each earn pins on the large end of the Lion line-up. Scuriock closed things out with six points against a void at 103 for Valley. It was a quick trip to Valley for Saranac. The Lakewood heavyweight Cody Dupont watches the referee do his count as he hokte Maple Valley’s Jacob McMillon on his back. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Redskins had even less luck against Lakewood in the double-duals, falling 78-6 in the next match of the night. There were pins aplenty as the Vikings topped Saranac, then downed the hosts from Maple Valley 61-13. Viking wrestlers com­ bined for 21 pins in the two matches. Scotty Blocher, Nathan Shoup, Brandon Carpenter. Eddie Phillips (171), Adam Fyan, (189). Alan O'Donnell, and Cody Dupont (275) each scored pins in both of their matches far Lake wood. Sean Williams (125). Ed Whitesei (112), and Evan Terry also each had two wins on the evening. Adam Wruble (135) and Nathan Hummel (140) each won by pin against Saranac, and Michael Gregory (103) won against a void. Alex Phillips (160) scored a pin against Maple Valley. The Vikings already had a 20-0 lead, when Fassett took a 6-4 victory at 135 for the Lions’ first points of the contest. Maple Valley’s other winners against Lakewood were Boss at 140 with a 10-0 deci­ sion. and Scuriock scoring a pin at 2:46 in the 103 pound match to end the evening. Maple Valley's Lance Harvey (top) makes quick work of Saranac 215 pounder Dan BenDavid, with a :46 second pin on Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . Saxons start with two dual wins The Hastings Saxon wrestlers opened their season against Holland and Muskegon Mona Shores at home last Thursday. December 4. The team performed well, defeating both of its opponents by more than 50 points. Final scores for the evening were Hastings 72 Holland 6. and Hastings 71 Mona Shores II Celebrating two wins for the night were R.J. Morgan, Rusty Burgdorf. Steve Case, Jeff Allen, Chad Ferguson, Tom Rowse, Ryan Ferguson. Matt Lipstraw, Scott Redman, Dan Blair, and Heath VanBelkum. Winning one match was Kyle Quads. Mike Morehouse and Jake Armour. Senior Ryan Ferguson celebrated his 100th career win when he won his first match of the evening. Brother Chad Ferguson also entered the Saxon record book by setting a new career record of 73 Why we do previews, and we don’t do promos The Saxons'Tom Rowse (top) keeps his feet on the mat. and his head off it. as he works for a pin against Holland Thursday. (Photo by Cheryl Goggins) It wu neat to see Hastings and Middleville play football. And it was nice that the girls' basketball, golf, and soccer teams all got together during the fall season. But now comes the best part of this new O-K conference. it's wrestling season. Thomapple Kellogg won round one Saturday in Allegan, as the Trojans won the tour­ nament and Hastings finished fourth. Trojan fans shouldn't get too carried away just yet Things are a lot different when two teams' wrestlers stare each other in the eye for 14 con­ and Armour all placed third. Placing fifth were Steve Case and Ryan Ferguson. Placing eighth were Rusty secutive flights, instead of occasionally seeing the other's wrestlers at a big tournament Wednesday afternoon, David T. was whining about the emphasis on the individual in all tvpes of sports, from pee wee to pro. He was spurred on by a giant story and pictures of Burgdorf and Kyle Quads. “Overall, we opened our season very ’ Wyoming Park's Drew Neitzel in the Grand Rapids Press on Monday. He said “they", (they as in "them", “the man", or “the men in black") think there should be two kinds of people in this world. The chosen few to be worshiped, and the rest of us. well." said Saxon coach Mike Goggins. "We were very pleased with the way our seniors wrestled, but were we're even more pleased with the way that some of our less experi­ enced wrestlers fared. Freshman Steve Case at 119, is wrestling very well, as arc sopho­ mores. Rusty Burgdorf and RJ Morgan al the worshipers. From what I've seen Neitzel seems to be a team player. It's not his fault that he's sin­ gled out Yes. we've got to acknowledge the ones that stand out but we don't have to prop them up. For years, wrestling only had an individual state final. Sure, other sports have tried to mix the individ,,_al and team concepts. Tennis, golf, track all do it They’re individual sportr being made into team sports, although tennis and golf do a much better job of mixing in the team concept than track and field does at this point. Wrestling a different animal though. It's the one sport where individuals stand out the most Don't ask me why they stand out there more than at tennis or golf. I don’t know why it feels that way to me. 1 guess golf feels different because it's not quite one-on-one. it's more like me-on-me. You're opponent can't really do anything to affect you, st least not physically. It's all in Hastings' Scott Redman (back) rolls his Mona Shores opponent onto his shoulders during action last Thursday evening in Hastings. (Photo by Cheryl Goggins) 103 and 112. Middleville won the tournament with at team score of 290, Allegan was second with 274.5. followed by Lapeer West 260. and Hastings 240.5. “Middleville will certainly be tough in the league." said Goggins, "but we are certain to give them a good match." The B Varsity team wrestled at the Ionia Varsity Tournament and placed fifth out of your head, once you've mastered the technique. Tennis just lacks the physical nature of wrestling. Sure, it's just you and your opponent our on the coon, but you're 20 yards apart for most of the afternoon. Wrestling is the only sport where you stand on the field of competition and look you r opponent in the eye and neither one of you has any help. There is no one else to blame. 11 teams. Placing fust was Tun Bowerman. Placing second were Caleb Case. Richard Harper, and Ashtin King. Placing third were Tim Aspinall and Kevin Barcroft. Finishing fourth was Kyle While. The Saxon JV Wrestlers traveled to a tournament in Lakewood where Sy Overmyer placed second, Alex Lowe placed third, and Matt Donnini placed fourth. The Saxons will be wrestling this Saturday at Wyoming Park. Olivet, and There is no one else to rely on. So. why isn't there a wrestler filling up the front of the sports pages anywhere? Why are individuals in team sports picked out so much more often? For one, I don't think lots of the big boys care. Basketball and Football, that's iL It doesn't happen here too often. We save it for the biggest events, the stale wresting tourney at the Palace, or Monique Hoyle winning at stale on the front page, or someone like Tyler Blacken on one of these following pages being chosen all state. Too much of the news media has turned into promotion. We're nor here to do that. We do season previews, not season promos. We’re here to tell you what's happening, what's happened, and maybe take the odd opportunity to predict something that will happen, but not to prop up high school kids into people larger than life. pins. The JV team had several wins of its own to report from Thursday as well. Winning two matches were Ashtin King and Caleb Case. Winning one match were Gary Willivize, Jesse Lemon, Lee Selby. Matt Donnini, Richard Harper, Sy Overmyer, Jordan Tyrrell, Joel Maiville, Brandon Black, and Tun Aspinall. On Saturday. December 6 the Saxon wrestlers traveled to 3 different tournaments with good results. The Varsity went to Allegan where they placed 4th out of 18 teams. Chad Ferguson, Lipstraw and Blair all placed second in their weight classes. Morgan. Rowse, Redman The Hastings side applauds as Saxon senior Ryan Ferguson has his am raised hign tor the 100th time in his career, after topping his opponent from Hofland last Thursday. (Photo by Cheryl Goggins) Delton JV Tournaments and al home next week (December 18th) against Galesburg and West Catholic. JV wrestling begins al 5:30 p.m. with varsity wrestling to follow. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 11. 2003 - Page 11 Don’t forget Bowers was a talented catcher too by Brett Bremer Sports Editor What Don Bowers learned about the game of softball and was able to pass onto others is as big a reason for his selection into the Michigan Amateur Softball Association Hall of Fame as his play on the field. “I’ve got mixed emotions," said Bowers. “I’m going in in the meritorious service cate­ gory. I’d have preferred to go in as a softball player, which is really what 1 was. It's still an honor." Bowers played and coached for more than 30 years. He gave thousands of hours of serv­ ice to fast pitch softball. In addition to playing and coaching. Bowers served the MASA many years as a district commissioner and umpire. One of the most important lessons he learned in his years of softball playing was the first. At 17 years old he was living in Delton, working in Kalamazoo, and trying to play baseball in Battle Creek. It got to be too much. "My pa convinced me to try softball." said Bowers. "I thought it was a girls’ game, and it was silly for me to be up there " “I learned quickly that’s not what it’s about." Bowers is best known on the playing field as a catcher. He caught some of the best pitch­ ers around, including fellow Hall of Famer Stub AUerding of Hastings. “I teamed a lot from Stub to carry on in relationships with other pitchers," said Bowers, “like calling a game, and working with them to pay attention to understand weaknesses of hitters. 1 played with a lot of good people, and worked with a lot of good people in softball." He learned from all of them, and tried to pass his knowledge on to new generations of softball players. Bowers’ father not only got him into the game, but he gave him an important piece of advice when he started catching. Bowers was playing third base on a team with AUerding one summq and the club had to travel to Middleville for a game. The team’s catchers didn’t show up. "Being young and foolish. I said I'd do it," said AUerding. His hand was swollen for a week. He still caught from time to time at that point, but when he did, be had a sponge tucked into the palm of his glove like his father had suggest­ ed. Soon he was catching full time, and headed Don Bowers into Hastings* Montgomery Ward to pick up a catchers mil. He had some good times behind the plate. Bowers recalls a few of his favorite^ as being one particular regional game in Fowler where he picked off two runners at first and threw out three more at first in the first couple innings, forcing the opponent to give up on its running game. Bowers’ also remembers a game in Zeeland, with runners on first and third and one out. A shot was hit to the third baseman. who fired home and Bowers had to make a play at the plate. Bowers tagged the runner out at home, but the third baseman never went back to his bag. Bowers sprinted down the third baseline and tagged out the runner who was trying to advance from first base. Don was one of the most dependable hitters to play the game, and when he got his team to the E finals he rose to the occasion, batting 200 points above his lifetime .350 average through the tourney. When asked about his hitting Bowen said, “I never thought much about it until I started reading all these articles a while ago. 1 always hit for a decent average" Bowers was a playcr/manager when his team won the 1985 Class E title. “A lot of people do that." said Bowers of his increased hitting out put at tournament time. “That’s the time of the season to turn it up a notch. That’s what it’s about. You play all year for that time. The adrenaline sets in and you play at a higher level.” Bowers elected to leave the game just a few years after winning the state title in *85, at the age of 51. The best times weren’t all about being on the field. It was the entire package that includes the camaraderie between teammates as well as families who would get together at the games. "The families had a lot of fun hanging out," said Bowers. "There weren't just softball games, there were softball parties." “Those were the great times." said Bowers. "You miss that." But he has plenty »o fill his time. Bowers begins his duties as a Hastings City Councilman in January, he's picked up the game of golf, and he has 11 grandchildren Bowers has daughters who played softball, but one of his missions now is to find all the old gloves he has lying around, and try to con­ vince some of his grandchildren that baseball and softball can be as much fun as soccer and football. . Bowers will be inducted in ceremonies at the Midland Holiday Inn, January 24, at 7 p.m. A social hour begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30. Trojans too much for Valley by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Middleville's defensive pressure and fast break work well, but the half court offense might need some more work. It didn't matter too much against an over­ matched Maple Valley squad Tuesday night, as the Trojans took a 67-45 win at Valley. Maple Valley s Jason Beardslee liras a tong jumper at the end of the first half Tuesday. Beardslee had a game high 18 points against Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans opened with an 114) run highlighted by a break away dunk from jun­ ior guard Jon Yeazel, and the contest was never in doubt When things slowed down the Trojans didn't have too much trouble getting good shots against the Lion defense, but TK coach Kurt Holzhueter will probably be hoping that his team finds its shooting touch in time for Friday’s contest against Hamilton in Middleville. More often than not. the missed shots landed in Trojan hands. A 34-20 edge on the glass was a big factor in the Troyansi domi­ nance. Senior Mark Rolison did much of the work inside for TK. pulling down nine rebounds to lead the team. Rolison also poured in a team high 16 points, as part of the balanced Trojan attack. Yeazel added 15 points, and Brett Knight scored ten for the 1-0 Trojans. Maple Valley, which was missing junior guard Dustin Meade, and awaiting the arrival of sophomore guard Adam Lamphere in i's line-up. had a tough tune dealing with TK's press for the first half of the game. TK opened the second half, already lead­ ing 31-15. and went on an 8-0 run with feisty defense leading to easy offense. Back-to-back lay-ups by Yeazel. one on a fancy behind the back pass from senior guard Chase VandenBerg and another off a steal, pushed the Trojan lead to 39-15 and had the Lions calling time-out just over a minute into the half. Holzhueter called off the press, but TK still built on its lead, up to 32 points early in the fourth quarter. Junior forward Jason Beardslee provided most of the offensive fire power for Valley, he finished with a game high 18 points and led the Lions with six boards. Josh Bursley finished with eight points for Valley, and Lance Burpee tossed in seven. Junior forward-Cliff Tpmson added ejjjit points for TK. while juriior center Trevor Manning scored seven. The 0-1 Lions will host Webberville in TK junior guard David Finkbeiner looks to race the ball back up court after pulling Vikings need to find offensive touch before hosting Hastings The ball didn't want to go in the basket for the Lakewood varsity boys' basketball team at Lowell on Tuesday night The Red Arrow.- came away with a 49-37 win over the visiting Vikes in the season opener. "We shot very poorly as a team." said Lakewood coach Mark Farrell. "We just seemed very flat offensively." Lakewood hit just 13 of 38 shots from the floor. From behind the three point line the Vikings connected on only two out of 20 shots When thing, are that rough shooting the ball, the team has to step up in other areas. "Our rebounding needs to improve for us to get second shots." said Farrell. "When we can bold a team under 50 points and not win the game, we need to take a hard look al our offensive intensity. We also need to look to get easy opportunities from our defense.” It didn't help that Lowell, led by Sam Oberlin's team high 15 points, was able to put 20 points cn the board in the second quarter to take a 29-19 lead into the second half. Corey Thelen led Lakewood with let. points, while Travis Willard and Clint Tobias each added eight. Thelen also led the team in rebounds with seven. Willard and Tobias each had five boards. The Vikings hit the bard wood again Friday when they host Hastings. Lakewood will then host Eaton Rapids on Tuesday. TK junior Matt Palmer (center) and Maple Valley's Josh Bursley (right) hit the deck for a loose ball in the second half Tuesday night as the Lions' Derek Ripley reaches in from the left. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Blacken on D-5 All State team by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Tyler Blacken passed for 821 yards this fall and nine touchdowns, the second best season ever by a Delton quarterback throw­ ing the ball. He'll probably own every major passing record al Delton by the time he finishes his senior season next year. Some might say he has a golden arm. but what he's been recognized for more often than not through his first two seasons of punter. "I like kicking," said Blacken. "It's fun and it's easy." Last Saturday, Blacken was named the Division 5 all State kicker. He is the 13th individual from Delton to be named all State in football, and the fust since Bill Ferris won back-to-back honors in 1999 the news. “I didn't really expect it," said Blacken of the honor. One kicker is honored in each division, with no distinction being made between punting and kicking, but Blacken excels at both. He averaged over 40 yards per punt this fall. His longest field goal of the season was 42 yards long. “I want to try and kick for a college or something." said Blacken. He's already gotten a couple letters from schools like Nebraska. Colorado. Vanderbilt, and Hope. "I've still got another year to think about and 2000. . He throws, be kicks, and does much. that stuff." Blacken started kicking long before he varsity football is his right foot At the end of the last iwo seasons Blacken has been chosen as the all KVA and all Barry County Delton's Tyler Blacken averaged over 40 yards per punt this fall for the Panthers, along with his duties as the team's kicker, and quarterback. For his efforts he has been named to the Division 5 all State team. (File photo by Perry Hardin) much more. His first season of varsity bas­ ketball begins Friday, when the Panthers host Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central. He's a starter on the Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team, in fact he was on his was home from Ann Arbor's Michigan Sports Academy where he works on his pitching during the baseball offseason when his mom called him on a cell phone to give him Tyler Blacken got to the vanity. “I even did it when 1 didn't play." said Blacken. "In about fourth grade, on Saturdays, I'd kick with coach (John) Greenman. He taught me everything." �Page 12 - Thursday. December 11. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Jennings and Utah State headed for Western Michigan Some people around Hastings are excited for next Friday’s, December 19, Utah State versus Western Michigan University Women's’ basketball in Kalamazoo. For a few, it’s not because they’re Bronco fans or because they’re excited to see the Utah State team which has been featured in USA Today throughout the past year. It’s because former Saxon star Virginia Jennings is a member of this Utah State team, and it’s not every day they play close to home. Utah Stale has received a lot of attention in the last year, as the school has a Women’s’ Basketball program for the first time in 17 years. Jennings was the third girt to sign on to play under the team’s new head coach Raegan Scott-Pebley. A junior, Jennings is the only player on the Aggie team with Division I basketball experi­ ence. The rest of the team was mainly filled out with freshmen and junior college trans­ fers. After her all State senior season at Hastings, Jennings spent her first two years of college playing for the* University of Buffalo where she was a two-year starter and a CO­ captain in 2002. She led UB in assists her sophomore sea­ son, and averaged over six points per game. YMCA of Barry county Adult Basketball League A League Yellow Team.....................................................1-0 Wireless Wonderland ....................................1-0 Blair's Landscaping .................. ,................. 1-0 Barkers ..............................................................0-1 Hastings Family Dentistry ......................... 0-1 Blarney Stone ................................................ .0-1 game. Tip-off at Western Michigan next Friday is set for 5 p.m. After their contest in Kalamazoo, the Aggies will head South to IPFort Wayne for a contest Sunday, December B League Presbyterian Church ...................................... 1-0 BG’s ................................................... 1-09 Drill Team......................................................... 1-0 Phillips 66/Taco Bell..................................... 0-0 Barry Auto/Richies........................................0-1 Varney Construction..................................... 0-1 Flexfab ................................................. Game Results - Barkers 70 vs. Blair Landscaping 78; Drill Team 46 vs. Varney Construction 45; Wireless Wonderland 72 vs. Hastings Family Dentistry 62; Flexfab 63 vs. BG’s 68; Barry Auto/Richies 49 vs. Presbyterian Church 57; Yellow Team 72 vs. 21, at noon. Blarney Stone 31. Virginia Jennings The program experienced some problems after the 2002 season, and out of 10 or 12 other offers Jennings chose to help build the new program at Utah Slate. She currently leads the 0-4 Aggies in steals, and averages playing over 25 minutes per Saxon Sports Shorts Virginia Jennings (30) spent four years on the Saxon varsity girls' basketball team before heading off to the University of Buffalo. Now at Utah State. Jennings is coming back to West Michigrn with the Aggies to take on Western Michigan’s Broncos Friday, December 19. (File p.“.Jto) Thank You 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball The Hastings seventh grade boys’ basket­ ball team won their game against Godwin Heights Monday, 39-29. John Olin led the Saxons in scoring with eight points, while Dane Schils and Tyler Kalmink each added six points. Leading the team in rebounds were Matt Lewis and Dylan McKay with five apiece. Dustin Bateson and Brad Hayden each had three assists. The team plays at home on Thursday against Middleville. Last week Thursday the Saxons fell to Byron Center 30-23. Hayden led the team with eight points, while schils tossed in five and Bateson added four. Lewis pulled down seven defensive rebounds. Hayden also led the team with three steals, Jason Baum had two, and Phillip VanZyl had an outstanding defensive game. 8th Grade Boys* Basketball Hastings' eighth grade boys’ basketball team improved to 4-2 with a 31-14 win over Godwin Heights on Monday evening. Ryan Cain led all scorers with seven points. Kenneth Quick. Garrett Harris, and Curtis Cowles each added four points for the Saxons. The family run store Deton Dollar Plus woukj wke to thank Delton and surrounding area for attending our Free Hot Dog Cook Out on Dec. 2nd. We had a great time and enjoyed all the smiling faces that night. Thanks Io Tony & Debbie Thanks to Tom Crosanoi of Wdz Care foi the reindeer. Walker for the horses and aM the kids for their smites. .veryone enjoyed themselves. I think The Hook Family would Ske to thank the area for their support of our business and sup­ port in the future. Also a BIG Thank You to Tom Walker owner of Northtown Center lor his support and help in our business. God bless our town. The Hook Family Central El Ist-graders make trip to Zooseum Elementary pair of antennae, and compound eyes. How School recently went on a field trip to the did he remind them? By dressing up like an Mini-beast Zooseum in Lansing as a culmi­ insect! Then the students were off to explore for First-graders at Central nating activity to their science unit on inver­ tebrates. They met an entomologist there who taught them many things about insects and bugs. He told them that if they put together aH-thc different kinds of fish, birds, reptiles and mammals, the different kinds of insects would still out-number them nine to one. He reminded them that insects wear their skeletons on the outside of their body. Then be reminded them that true insects have three body parts (head, thorax and abdomen), six legs, two or four wings, a themselves. There were live mini-beasts to see, such as the tarantula and the giant mil­ lipedes. There were mounted insect collec­ tions from butterflies to moths to spiders. There were puzzles to put together and hands-on fun. like the insect tracing station, the build a bug station, the 3-D station and the puppet theater. There were guessing games, computer games, magnetic games, and the most pop­ ular of all. an arcade-style bug survival game. Utilize your people sMto white enjoying a rewarding career in a skrtted nurstog facility. Tendercare. Michigan's provider of choice for long-term care, atdted nursing and rehabilitation services is looking lor energetic, organized and dependable professionals to join our team. 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For immediate consid­ eration. please apply in person or forward your resurrte to: Kim MKbccker, Administrator Tendercare-Haetings - 240 E. North Sveet.HasVngs, Ml 49058 Phone: 269-086-9670 Fax: 189-945-3247 Parents and students enjoyed playing games. Radiant Color and Brilliant Highlights from $35.99 Great Gift Ideas from$14.95 REDKEN TIG I American Crew Tanning Gift Bag only $Z0.00 includes 10 tans Parents and students enjoy a guessing game. The entomologist is dressed up like an insect to teach students the parts of an insect. 0-1 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 11, 2003 - Page 13 Four Hastings AYSO squads earn titles at Allegan Invitational Tourney The Hastings AYSO soccer program had nine teams participate in the Allegan Invitational Soccer Toumamert the last weekend in October. Each and every play­ er performed outstandingly and displayed temfic team work, sportsmanship, and relyed on an obvious love for the game. The tournament was hosted by the Allegan AYSO program and was held at the outdoor sport complex in Allegan. Championship and Reserve Championship trophies were offered to the top two team sin each of the age divisions. Of the 12 trophies available. Hastings brought back an impressive total of four, with three champions and one reserve champion. In the U-10 division Jan Bowers and Theresa Heide coached the following kids to a championship victory, Ian Beck. Luke Heide. John dinges. Ben Klanowski. Tyler Thompson. Mitch Kolanowski. Joey Siska. and Jordan Cranmcre. Also in that division . Missy Shon and Mark Arens, along with three other U-10 coaches, brough their girls to an intense victory over Hopkins with a well played shoot-out. Not one shot by the opposing team got past goalie Sarah Storm. That team's members include Jennah McCoy, Alexis Dawe, Maicee Herrington, Morgan Leep Marissa Adams, Kiersten Hubbert. Amber Nurenberg, Chelsea Eldred. Haley Wagner, Heather Jozwik, Ashley Nurenberg. Tori Schoessel, Storm, and Ashley Shuster. In the U-12 division, Brad Milleson. Wayne Pumford. and Wade Dakin coached their team to an incredible reserve champi­ on position earned in an overtime game as well. That team was made up of Stephanie Wanrn. Paige Pumford, Karissa Milleson, Dallas McKay. Morgannc Hubbell. Ashley Purdun, Kelsi Herrington. Lexi Dakin, Brandy Gordenski. Tara, Emily Phillips, Nicole Gardner, and Dani Meredith. The U-14 boys’ team coached by Matt Vaughan. Chad Miller, and Jason Watson also brought back a championship trophy earned in a shoot-out. The U-14 team w as made up of Kevin Armstrong, Corey Doxtader. David Kent all. Stew lambert. Andrew Matthews. Andy Payne. Steven Safie, Eric Vaughan, Ryan Vaugtuui. Justin VooderHoff. Phillip Watson, aud Adam Wiker. Registration for the next full session, fall 2004/spring 2005 will be held in Apffl. time arid place TBA. Any inquiries of the program and what the AYSO locally offers and represents may be directed to regional commisioner Robbin Nichols at (269) 948­ 8156, or registrar Melissa Short at (269) 838-9494 The U-10 girts' from Hastings coached by Missy Short and Mark Arens take a minute to smile with their trophies at the Aleegan Invitational. The Hastings' AYSO U-14 boys' green team shows off its trophies after winning the championship at the Allegan Invitational. Drtver ******** Driver-Owner Operator Owner Operators DONT MISS YOUR CHANCE... Daily Dedicated nins Dedicated Runs Get You Big $$$ 2800+miles per A ---------- ... sal— —a — 4^1---- « rieci vwners wamea available in your area. Earn $1,700 to $2.500Aveek week 34-37 cpm to start • Paid weekly 1.5 days off per week • Fuel card - Discount fuel 1 yr. 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NariniUta Family CNrafractlc Center (517) BSM»70 Sunday Night Mixed Blue Cross • PPO • Medicare • PPCM Provider ' oa»t7t$______________________________________________________________ Hit-N-Miss 44; 4 Horsemen 38; Thee Froggers 32; Barlow Florist 31; Thunder Alley 29; Red Dog 29; Sunday Snoozers 29: Croc Hunters 28; Gutter Dusters 27; Whatever 27; Funky Bowlers 26; Russ-N- Us 25; Sandbaggers 22. Womens High Games and Series ■ K. Becker 233-582; G. Otis 196-551; E. Hammontree 201-530; M. Snyder 174-500; The U-12 girts' team coached by Brad Milleson had some cake to celebrate their reserve championship at the Allegan Invitational. Good Games and Series - N. Potter 172; Womens Good Games and Series - J.R. J. Shoebridge 172-420; D. Snyder 207; K. J. Hamilton 187-489; N. Goggins 151-428; Kasinsky 155; T. Walker 161; N. Bechtel Lancaster 206; K. Oakley 200; B. Barlow 136; J.Giar 131; H. Gleason 127; D. S. Merrill 197-510; J. Rice 179; B. Blakely 170; Y. Cheeseman 180-527; J. Casper 219­ 181-489; J. Undells 126; T. Thornton 172­ 488; C. Mugridge 216-583; S. Drake 220­ 590; H. Service 1TM54; E Ulrich 183­ 487; P. Freeman 170-430; S. Patch 173-486; 465; B. Maker 189-526; C. Hurless 145­ Y. Markley 159; R. Murphy 176-465; D. 430; H. Coenen 168-477. Keller 155-403; J. Snyder 139, E. Dunham 177-460; L. Friend 103 tiipFole game. Dunigan 129. Mens Hign Games aad Series - C. Sanborn 232-659. J. Shoebridge 225-605; B. Allen 209-580; S. Sanborn 203-566; S. Krallman 204-535; G. Snyder 190-517; R. Wendorf 164-483: T. Barlow 160-425; R. Guild 234; B. Rentz 204; M. Kidder 203; S. Lambert 194. Wednesday P.M. Mace Pharmacy 38; RR St. Mill 33; Bowling Bags 32; Hair Care Center 32; Seebers 32; Eye and Ent 30; Girrbach's 24. Womens High Games and Series • G Otis 192-565; S. Drake 175-493; J. Rice Senior Citizens Jesiek 36-20; Ward's Friends 33.5-22.5; 4 B's 33-23; Wieland's 32.5-23.5; Number 1 Senior 31-25; King Pins 29-27; Pin Pals 29­ 27; M-M's 29-27; Kuempel 28.5-27.5; Butterfingers 26.5-29.5; Early Risers 26.5­ CXjrj XJ Jesiek 194-540; G. Waggoner 188-509; K. Schantz 17(3468; G. Forbey 173-471; G. Adgate LOAN 2.49% Mens Good Games and Senes - R. Walker 181-478; W. Birman 177-493; C. Yoder 184-539; R. Wieland PRIMELINE HOME EQUITY apr 175-473; R. 187-454; N. Thaler 180-449; M. 29.5; Nash's Harem 21-35; Sun Risers 19.5­ Schondelmayer 164-473; D. Dimmers 236­ 36.5; Friends 17-39. 601; W. Mallekoote 195-496; L. Markley 167-463; R. Robbins 183-491; B. Woodmansee 157-426. 176-491; E. Ulrich 165-463; R. Murphy 174-458: B. Smith 165-463; B. Hathaway 166; R. Murrah 164; C. Nighbert 158. N. Bechtel 150; R. Pitts 146; J. Snyder 146. Thursday A_M. Three Fools 30-18; Just Us 30-18; King Pins 29-15; Middle Lakers 21-27; Hastings • Save money over high-rate credit cards and loans! • No closing fees!** • Fast and easy application process! • Personalized, friendly service! • 6 convenient locations! Bowl 20-28; Cowboys 4-48. Men's Good Games and Series - B. Akers 205-523; D. Hard 128-319; C. VanHoulen 207-596; B. Mallekoote 189; B. WOodmansee 196; J. Reffett 198. PROFESSIONALS’ HASTINGS CITY BANK Still single after 117 years! Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Cooley 126-355; H. Service 145-429:0. Gillons 182-498; B. Hard 144-316; E. Ulrich 161; I. Pepper 169; S. Merrill 166; L. Miller 161. Bowlerettes Kent Oil 4 Propane 38-14; NBT 33-19; Viking 32-20; Hecker Agency 27-25; Dean's Dolls 27-25; Carlton Center Bulldozing 24-28; Railroad Street Mill 20­ 31 Upon gaKtaon tar ntwcwlonan only. Introductory ftao un« Ady 5,2004. Uplo80*loorHovtauofLTV) ftr 8140* LTV «■ Ptanetl* Primo tala Prim. Rat aputatafadn lit Wall $M Joumta, md nay vary. taginning on JUy 5,2004, voratto APR tar (a Ira It a low a 8a prime rata (twenty 4.00* APR a of 11W03). NominrTxmraa. w»omMrrxmAPRof25* An annual tat of $75 at ba charged on ttaanrwaroary dale of la tatn. $2S0 prepayment peraty wtataaaaaMdldoMdataNntaMtntyara. "AppaM nay bo required I daettae >> equated vitae (SEV) canlire used Io determine tantaaolfce home. TM �Page 14 - Thursday, December 11. 2003 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRHISADEBTCQLLECIOR ATTEMPT­ ING 7Q COLLEGIA DEBL ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USEDEQRJTHAI PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT HE NUMBER BELOW !F YOU ARE IN ACHY! MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Melvin L Burd, A Single Man, to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated September 25,2002 and recorded October 3, 2002 in Document# 1088870, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen and 35/100 Dollars ($76,516.35) including interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 18,2003. The premises are located m the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lots 25 and 26 of the City of Hastings, for­ merly Village. Barry County. Michigan according to the recorded Plat thereof described as: the West 4 rods of the foltowing described premises: com­ mencing 2 rods South of the Northeast comer of Lot 24 of the original Plat of the City, running thence West 10 rods; thence South 8 rods; thence East 10 rods: thence North 8 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can resend the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the propvity and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 13, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Amenquest Mortgage Company , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 46007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Pub: 11/13-12/11 Fite No 214.0952 nm firm a a debt collktor attempt- IMG TQ COLLECT A DEBT. AMY JHFQBMADQH OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THU NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY'. MOfilfiAGEJALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A Gordon and Nicole M Gordon, husband and wtfs, to GMAC Mortgage This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any In'orrrjrtion obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, pisess contact our office at the num- Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C. Knobloch. Husband and Wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 5. 2002 and recorded June 12,2002 in Instrument No. 1082039, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Eight and 22/100 Dollars ($180,528.22) including interest at the rate of 12.05% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ in accordance ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ale No. 221.1538 omww (1Z/4XJ3-1/1X04) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth C. Moore and Franklin H. Moore, wife and husband, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, to United Companies Lending Corporation, a Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 19.1997 and recorded June 25.1997 in Liber 699. Page 618, Barry County Records. Said mortgage gage and the statutes or the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 8, 2004. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: County of Barry. State of Michigan described as fol­ ed on January 12, 1998 m Register# 1006280. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Two and 50/100 Dollars ($67,862.5) including interest at the rate of 9 25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ Lot 15. Ammon Eaton Addition to the City of rods along the south line of section 30: thence north Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of plats. Page(s) 15. Barry County Records. The redemption period sfiall be 6 months from 32 rods thence east 20 rods to the east line of sec­ the date of such safe, unless the property is deter­ lows: Beginning at the southeast comer of Section 30, Town 2 north, range 7 west thence west 20 tion 30; thence seith 32 rods to the place of begin­ mined ning. The redemption penod shall be 12 months from §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated. Novemt>er 20, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for GMAC Mortgage Corporation, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 abandoned in accordance with MCLA taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated November 20, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 199.0776 Pub: 11/20 - 12/18 0M1«730 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 280.0242 Notice Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sate Pub: 11/20-12/18 this firm is a debt collector attemptIEG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ FORECLOSURE NOTICE a ft ■- * - -II- p —ftft - .---- ft* - ft-, ■ nis nrm is a oeoi collector attempting to cor­ I--- , — ft-ft-ft A.,,, 1 ■ *--- ift M -r - ft--- >*ft ft- iwci i twDi. Any inrorrnaiKXi outatneci win oe used for this purpose. If you are In the Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Tammy J. Mesecar a/k/a Tammy Mesecar and Gale Mesecar. Wife and Husband to US Bank, NA. N.D., organized and existing under the laws of The United States of America Mortgagee, dated March 29. 2002 and recorded September 17, 2003 in Document Number 1113474. Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo Hmtted sotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Intereel. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Phitip J. McKiernan. Jr., a single man, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Plus of America Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 10.2001. and recorded on April 27, 2001 in instrument 1058739, and assigned said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as assignee by an through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank Na?1 jnai Trust Company as Trustee under the pool­ ing and serving agreement series 2002-B9. by by aisignmsnt dated July 2, 2002 and recorded October 14. 2003 in Document Number 1115555. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred One Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents ($88,801.49) including interest 8.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ 27. 2001 in instrument 1058740. in Barry County gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, a? the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan at 1:00PM on Thursday, January 15, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast Comer of Section 6. Town 3 North, Range 7 West; Thence West 40 Rods for a place of beginning; Thence North 20 Rods; Thence West 110 Feet; Thence South 20 Rods. Thence East 110 Feet to the place of begin- <*9 .____ known as 5823 Bayne Road, Woodtand Ml 488R7 The redemption period shall be 6 months rrom the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in Commonly which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated December 8,2003 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee assignment dated April 10. 2001 recorded on April Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Three And 08/100 Dollars ($230,403.08), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under trie power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on January 15, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Sunrise Shores Plat, accord ing to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 42. Berry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 11. 2003 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593 1309 Trott & Iron. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Systems, >nc. Electronic Registration 30400 1 etegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 ^gnee oi Mortgagee Fite #006121F01 J«omeys Potesbvo & Associates. P.C. (12/11H1HO4) 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling He-ghts. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 129 Our File No 03-13542 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jack H. Bender, named per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within Road, Hastings. Ml 49046. died Attested to by al the address sei forth beiow within 4 months Patricia Albert after the date of publication of this notice. Supervisor 12/9/2003 National City Bank of Ml/IL Connie Campbell Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 09527040 MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reacfoded by the foreclosing mortgsgee. in that event, THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION your domagao. It any, aha* ba HmMad aolaly to tha ratum ol Ilia bld amount tandarad al aala, POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE 269-948-8398 WH703I NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT CC'LLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBEP 3ELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS; This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limited sotety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made ir the conditions of a mortgage made by Josr.ua Smith, a single man. original mortgagor(s), tc Fairway Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, datec June 15,1999, and recorded on June 22,1999 in instrument 1031552, and assigned by mesne assignments Io FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and exist­ ing u<xter the laws of the United Stales of America as assignee by an assignment dated March 11, 2003 recorded on March 25, 2003 in instrument 1100691, in Barry county records. Michigan, or the conditions of a mortgage made by Earl W. Lewis and Tma F. Lewis, husband and wife, original mort­ which mortgage tbnre is claimed to be due at the gagors), to Commonpoint Mortgage. Mortgagee, date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Foui dated April 25, 1998, and recorded on May 4,1998 in instrument 1011393. and assigned by said Mortgagee to ContlMortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated May 11. 1998 recorded on August 27. 1999 in instrument 1034585, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Zero Thousand Seven Hundred Three And 61/100 Dollars ($70,703.61). including interest at 12.95% per Hundred Fifty-One And 00/100 Dollars ($75,451.00), including interest at 8.125% pe< annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 8, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1X4 of Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at a point of the West line of said Section 28. which lies North 2 degrees 15 minutes East, 495.03 feet from the Southwest comer of said Section; thence North 2 degrees 15 minutes West. 241.40 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East. 606.90 feet to an iron 19 feet West of the cen­ terline of the road; thence South 01 degree 23 min­ utes West 241.40 feel; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 616.77 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: November 20. 2003 For more information, please caM: FC R 248.5931305 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys For ConbMortgagc Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fvms, Michfoan 48025-5822 File #003686F01 ' Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If ■ny.ftMbft limited sotety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery Groendyke. a married man and Patricia Groendyke. a married woman, joint tenants w/Rights of Survivorship, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 14. 2002, and recorded on November 21.2002 in Instrument 1092166. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Thirty-Nine And 44/100 Dollars ($123,039.44), including inter­ est at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 15. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Township of Thomappte. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of said section; thence North 0 degrees 02 minutes 36 sec­ onds West 660.0 feet along the West line of said Section to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 0 degrees 02 minutes 36 seconds West 200.00 feet along the West Ine; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 43 seconds East 400.0 feet; thence South 0 degrees 02 min­ utes 36 seconds East 200.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 43 seconds West 400 0 feet along the North line of the South 660 feet of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning. Subject to a right of way for loop road over the West 33.0 feel thereof. T he redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 11. 2003 For more information, please call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Fite #005809F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THffi RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTTV* Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR - Hastings. Ml 49058 chmtom . Hastings, Ml 49058 339 E. Charles St. Meeting Adjourned 8:15 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk National City Bank of MI/1L, the named Trustee, 108 East Michigan Jack H. Bender Commission. Trust will be forever barred unless presentea to 616-376-8084 269-945-2255 ther information, approved overlays for map book, and January board meeting with Road Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent and the decedent s Pnvate Client Group. K-801-2A notice. Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Pub: 12/11 - 1/8 October 24. 1989. who lived at 6051 Guernsey your damages. If any, shall be limited sotety to the return of ths bld amount tendered at solo, taneous resolution with the borrower Dated: December 4. 2003 notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or described as: Land situated m the Township of Maple Grove Hastings, Mi 49058 died October 8, 2003. 629 West State Street. Suite 203 is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are Eileen Marie Moyer, who lived at 443 W. Colfax. Michigan at 1 <X) p.m. on January 8. 2004. The premises are located in the City of Delton. The redemption period shall be 6 months from standing reports. Heard from Severn Trent on their plans for the SWBCS&W treatment plant. Postponed plans on new Handicap door for fur­ 11/19/2003 November 14, 2003 James J. Goutooze (P44497) Lot 8 and 9 of East Big Gilkey Liber 5 of Plats. Page 18. Barry County Records The decedent Grantor of the Lucy Boykin Irrev. Trust, dated Lake TO CREDITORS: The decedent. some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Approved previous minutes, bitts and received NOTiCE TO CREDITORS: August 25. 1923 TO ALL CREDITORS: Regular Board Meeting, December 8, 2003 An Board members present and 6 guests. TO ALL CREDITORS: RLE NO. 2003-23871-DE Estate of Eileen Marie Moyer. Date of birth: 4 months after the date of publication of this by assignment dated October 25.1997 and record­ The premises are located in the Township of NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE Hope Township Synopsis In the matter of Lucy H. Boykin SS# 385-38­ 5799. Date of BMh: 10/23/1901 gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or and recorded December 2. 1999 in Document Number 1038622. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand One Hundred Twelve and 55/100 Dollars ($75,112.55) including interest at the rate of 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 8. 2004 NOTiCE TO CREDITORS PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Decedent's Estate Corporation. mortgagee, dated November 30.1099 some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. STATE OF MICHIGAN annum. Under the power of sai > contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in su-.h case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage wH piua kitataal MORTGAGE SALE - [Maua baa bean made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Richard F Tinkler and Snirtay A Tinkler, husband and wM. ohgmal mortgagor!#), >0 TMS Mortgage me.. The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated Ma>xh 11. 2000. and reoorded on March 17. 2000 m instru­ ment 1042214, and angnad by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, aa Truatoa undei the pooling and servicing Agreement dated as ol May 1,2001, among CredM-Bassed Asset Servicing LLC, Ace Securities Corp., a Utton Loan Servicing LP aid US Bank National Assodaton, C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2001-C82. without recourse, as and Securitization assignee by an assignment dated April 13, 2001 recorded on August 20, 2001 in instrument 1065058, in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Two And 77/100 Dollars ($75,172.77), including interest at 10.6% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on be forwztoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premms January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, or some part of ihem. at public vendue, al the Barry Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. or January 8. 2004. North 1/2 of Lot land 2 of Block 8 of HJ Kenfield's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Said premises are situated in Charter Township ol according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are describee in Uber 1 of Plate on Page 9. The redemption period shal be 6 months from as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Sector 26, Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as Commencing at a point 523 feet South ol the Northwest comer of the Wes! 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Secton 26; thence South along Tanner Lake Road 285.5 feet; thence East 175 feet: thence North 285.5 test; thence West to beginning The redemption period shafl be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. if which case the redemption period sha II be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 20. 2003 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States oi the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal ba 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 20. 2003 For more information, please call: FC M 248.593.1306 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the pooling and servicing Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2001, among Credrf-Bassed Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Ace Securities Corp., a Utton Loan Servicing LP and US Bank National Association. CBass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2001-CB2, without recourse. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 * Rte #003155F01 omzzms? Pub: 11/20 -12/11 /nerica 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #003524F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ^FORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED F-OR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Larry W. Lambert. Jr. and Amy L Lambert, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Equrfirst Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of September. 2001 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, kx The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of September. 2001 in Instrument No. 1067188 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its successors and assigns, as nominee for Household Finance Corporation, its successors and assigns, said Assignment having been recorded on the 26 of November. 2001, in Instrument No. 1070197, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen & 93/100 ($128,916.93), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of January, 2004 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being tFa building where the Circuit Court for the County of Bany is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mort­ gage, with interest thereon at 9.50000% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed, necessary to protect its interest in the prem­ ises. Which said premises are described as foHows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lol 46 of Middleville Downs Addition No. 2, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 13. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately following the sale. Dated: 12/11/03 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 Pub: 12/11 - 1/8 Moffos Of Mortgage Forecfowre Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: THa aala nwy be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damagee. If any, ahaH ba ttmtted solely to the return ot the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plua interoat. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by John F. Ahmdt and Barbara J. Ahmdt. also known as Barbara L. Ahmdt, husband and wife, originai mortgagorfs). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., Mortgagee, dated June 11, 2002, and recorded on June 27, 2002 in instrument 1082918, in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Eight And 97/100 Dollars ($322,158.97). including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wHI be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 8, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Praireville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest cor­ ner of Section 6. Town 1 North, Range 10 West: thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds East on the Section line 391.44 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 36 seconds East 1Z0.00 feat, thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds West 161.37 feet; thence North 0 degrees 15 min­ utes 27 seconds East 117.77 feet to the South line of Sycamore Drive; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds East on the South line of Sycamore Drive 196.22 feet; thence North 89 degrees 31 minutes 37 seconds East; 725 foot; thence South 19 degrees 24 minutes 29 seconds East 79.67 feet; thence South 37 degrees 01 min­ utes 55 seconds East 81.13 toot; thence South 61 degrees 19 minutes 06 seconds East 108.77 toot to the Shore of Pine Lake; thence South 9 degrees 31 minutes 08 seconds West along the Shore of Pine Lake 4S.83 feet to the South Line of Section 6; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 25 seconds Wes! 206.36 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 20. 2003 For more information, please cafl: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #003772F01 Pub: 11/20 - 12/18 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 11. 2003 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS STATEMENT OF NOh DISCRIMINATION Communications Corporation of Ml dba TDS TELECOM is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Section 504 of the ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting December 2, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. All board members present. Also 16 citizens and guests Dept, reports and correspondence received. Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. Is a debt for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bee.r. made >. the conditions ol a mortgage made by KEVIN WRIGHT. AN UNMARRIED MAN to WORLD SAV INGS BANK. FSB . Mortgagee, dated August 31 Approved firemen training classes Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. as amended, and the December 9 board of review scheduled. rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Instrument No Information received from Fillmore Equipment Co. Presentation on Green Gables She*er by Harry Doele Approved expenses of board members for MTA January conferences Budget amendment. Meeting adjourned at 820 p.m. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Linda Blackmore, Supervise. THIS RRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION QfiTAffitlLWlLLaEUSEDfOftlHATPUR- PQSL PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE INACTIVE Third Mortgage-MI LLC. mortgagee, dated September 6. 2002 and recorded September 13, 2002 in Document# 1087410, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Thirteen and 29/100 Dottara ($85,013.29) including fotereT. at the rate of 6.625% per annum Under the power of sate contained to the mort­ gage and the s^tutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage w«l be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee venue at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings to Bany County. Michigan at 1 .*00 pm. on December 18, 2003 The promises are located to the Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land to the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township, Bany County, Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of said Section 1; thence South with said East fine 66.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 mtoutes 42 seconds East parallel with said South line 173.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 38 minutes 25 seconds East paralei with said East line 352.00 foot to the point of beginning. The redemption penod shall bo 8 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date ot the sate. Thetore- ctoafog mortgagee can rescind the sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and thoro is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated. November 13,2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank Mortgage-MI LLC .As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 200.1007 Pub: 11/13 -12/11 Michigan - prior address 718 S. annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort claims against the decedent or against the afore­ the conditions of a mortgage made by William J. Allen, a married man and Linda F. Alton, his wife, mentioned Trust will be forever barred unless original mortgagor(s). to Investaid Corporation, a activities. The person gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ presented to Gail Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 21, vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wH Broadway. be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises Trustee of said Trust, within 4 months after the or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Mi at ICO p.m. or date of publication of this notice. January 8. 2004 Said premises are situated m TWP OF THOR­ Richard J. Hudson (P15220) responsible for coordinating this als, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further informa­ tion about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organi­ zation; or the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washington. D.C. 20250; or the Administrator. Rural Utilities Service. Washington. D C.. 20250. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination Confidentiality due at the date hereof the sum of tv'O hundred sev including interest al 5 280% pei Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Joshua Zamora, a marred man and Allison M. Zamora signing to waive her dower and homestead rights, to Fifth Third Mortgage-Mi, LLC. mortgagee, dated August 21. 2002 and recorded August 29. 2002 in Document No 1086583. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of SeventyFive Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve and 30/100 Dollars ($75,912.3) including interest at the rate of 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice te hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings m Barry County. Assyria. Bany County, Michigan, and are described Barry County. Michigan and running thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 25 seconds West 1263 53 feet along the South line of said section 36 to the center of M-78; thence Northeasterly 1899 feet along the center of M-78 to the centerline of Huff Road; thence West 345 feet along the centerline of Huff Road to the true place of beginning; thence South 196 feet; thence West 220 feet; thence North 198 feet to the center of Huff Road; thence East 220 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the evert a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 11. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Mortgage-MI. LLC . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248' 457-1000 Rte No. 200.1014 omnm 18. 2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all Hastings. Ml 49058 PLAT. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAY Gail B. Lancaster PAGE 6 IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. ir from the date of such safe Dated: December 4, 2003 WORLD SAVINGS BANK. FSB. Mortgagee Attorney lor. Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. hC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information p'ease call (248) 540-7701 mm™. (12/4-12/25) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 530-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: DAVID M SILVER. A SINGLE MAN to EXCHANGE FINAN­ CIAL CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated August 30. 2002, and recorded on September 4, 2002, in Document No 1086792, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE AND 05/100 DOLLARS ($93,179.05), including interest at 6.75% per annum Under the power of safe contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan, at 1X o’clock p.m., on. January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry Odunty. Michigan, and are BEGINNING AT A POINT 30 FEET NORTH OF A WHERE POINT THE CENTER STATE OF STREET INTERSECTS THE CENTER OF REED STREET. THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF REED STREET. 137 FEET. THENCE NORTH PARALLEL. WITH STATE STREET. 58 FEET. THENCE WEST. 14 FEET, THENCE NORTH. 59.5 FEET. THENCE EAST. 151 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 117.5 FIET TO THE PLACE OF PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES OVER THE EAST­ ERLY 33 FEET THEREOF. P.P. #08-052-002-000-020-01 The redemption period shall be 6 months from Lancaster, Ml of 1527 N. 49058, Successor NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a puttee hearing tor the following Special Use Permits. Tabled Case Number SP-23-2003 Richard Munger (owner); Community Action Agency (appHcarrt). Location: 2X1 N. M-43 Hwy., to Section 31 of Cartton Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a special use pennit for a professional office housed to a residential type of dwelling to the AR zoning district. Case Number SP-25-2003 Tim A Lori London: 1950 E. State Rd., to Section 16 of Hastings Twp Purpose: Requesting a special use permit tor temporary supplemental family housing to the AR zoning dhtrict. Case Number Brodbeck SP-26-2003 (owner); Tim Larry A Marie A Kevin Brodbeck (applicant). Location: Saddtebag Lake Rd. (between the County fine & Brown Rd.), to Section 1 of Woodland Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a special use permit to construct an ethanol processing plant to the A zon­ ing dtetrict. Meeting Dale: December 22, 2003. Time: 7.-00 pjn. Place: Community Room to the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties wB be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbaly or to writing wB be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgsgss. In that event, your dsmsgss, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to ths return of the bid amount ten­ dered st sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Glen A Johnson II and Nelda K Johnson, husband and wife, original mortgagor's), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee, dated August 10. 2001. and recorded on August 13, 2001 to instrument 1064695. to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One And 70/100 Dollars ($100,021.70), including interest at 7.375% per Thousand annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 00 PM, on January 8. 2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Michigan. and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds West 2226.29 feet along the West line of the Northeast 1/4 to the point ot beginning; thence Thomappie. Barry County. South 00 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds West tioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 209.94 feet, along the West fine of the Northeast 948-4820 The special use appfccation(s) is/are available for onds East 243.18 feet, to the centertine of Whrtneyville Road; thence North 06 degrees 05 mtoutes 02 seconds East 212.18 feel, along the centerline of WhttneyvBe Road; thence South 89 pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49068 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Ptease call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 tor further information 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 45 mtoutes 48 sec­ degrees 45 minutes 46 seconds West 272 80 feet, to the point of beginning. subject to highway right of way for Whrtne-vilte Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from Bary aids and services, such as signers for the the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to hewing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ which case the redemption period shall be 30 days als being considered at the meeting to individuals from the date of such sate The County of Barry will provide necessary aux- with (Usabilities at the meetmg/heanng upon ten Dated: November 27. 2003 (10) days notice to the County of Barry individuals For more information, please call: with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services FC X 248 593.1302 Trott & Trott. PC. should contact the County of Bany by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Debt^S Smith. Barry County Clerk Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #004932F01 which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 13. 2003 EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. 1999, and recorded on July 28. 1999 to instrument 1033094, and assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. as assignee by is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Six Hundred Fourteen And 33/100 Dollars ($61,614.X). including interest at (269) 945-3495 11.99% per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ 1527 N. Broadway vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate ot the mortgaged premises, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)948-8548 or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM, on THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTNPURCHASERS’■ Tb,s «*te n«Y be rescinded by th* foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your demegee, If any, shall be limn­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered et sate, pius Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Acker, Jr., a stogie man. original mortgagors). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated June 30, 2003, and recorded on July 11, 2003 to instru­ ment 1108294, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wachovia Bank. NA as trustee as assignee by an assignment dated July 22. 2003 recorded on November 25.2003 to instrument 1118203. fri Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol One Hundred Thousand Six Hundred FiftyTwo and 65/100 Dollars ($100,652.65), including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings at 1.00 PM, on January 15, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 40 of Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Prairieville, also described as follows: Commencing al a point 46 links West and X Chains and 81 Links South of the 1/4 post on the North boundary of Section 2. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, running thence East 3 Chains, 75 Links; thence North 2 Chains 66 Links; thence West 3 Chains afto 75 Links; thence South 2 Chains 66 Links to the piece of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated: December 11, 2003 For more information, please cel: FCS 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Wachovia Bank, N.A. as trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 FHe #003459F01 ommwo the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to an assignment dated March 6, 2002 recorded on August 3, 2002 to instrument 1086679. to Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet 607 N Broadway THEREOF. B. Hastings, NAPPLE, Barry County. Michigan and are describee BEGINNING. SUBJECT *0 AN EASEMENT FOR Pub: 12/11 -1/8 Washington. Hastings, Michigan died November as: LOTS 14 AND 15 OF NOFFKE S LAKE SHORE which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of section 36. Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Assyria Township. cel wkh sad South foe 83.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 38 minutes 25 seconds. East parallel Hastings, ($276,022.54). degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West continuing the East fine of said Section 418.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 42 second East par­ decedent. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Elizabeth J. Wisotzke. who lived at 410 Oakdale. ticipation to, admission or access to. dented the benefits of. or otherwise be subjected to discrimina­ tion under any of this organization s programs or Michigan at 1X p.m. on January 15. 2004. The premises are located to the Township of degrees 38 mtoutes 25 seconds West parallel with TO ALL CREDITORS: enty six thousand twenty two and 54/100 Dollars 89 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West along the South fine of said Section 286.00 feet to the point of beginning of thte description; thence South 89 along said South line 253.00 feet; thence North 00 Date of birth: March 21. 1922. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be o«ai7ot» Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Barrie L Frederickson and Janet M. Frederickson. Husband and WWe. to Fifth 1066575 Barry County Records under Agreement dated January 8. 1996 Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reecinded by the foreclosing mortgages In that event, your demegee. If eny, shell be limit­ ed soleiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ Agriculture which provide that no person in the United States of the basis of race, color, national will be maintained to the extent MILITARY DUTY. 2001. and recorded on September 17, 2001. as Decedent's Trust In the matter of Elizabeth J. Wisotzke Trust origin, age, or handicap shall be excluded from par­ organization's nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Kirk Dewey, General Manager - Sales and Service. Any individual, or specific class of individu­ Bills read and approved. NOTICE TO CREDITORS collector and we are attempting to colled a debt and any Information obtained will be used Short Forecloee Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 6 ASSOCIATES P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 538-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. January 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103 of the Plat of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also commencing at tho Northeast comer of said Lot 103; thence North 88 degrees X minutes East 20 feet; thence South 1 degree West 1X feet; thence North 88 degrees X minutes West 20 feet; thence North 1 degree East 1X feet to the place of beginning, befog a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Also, beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 4 of the Plat of North Ridge Estates No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence North 88 degrees X mmirtes 00 seconds Wesi on the exten­ sion of the South line of said plat X X feet to the East line of an alley vacated on October 24. 1966; thence North 01 degree X mtoutes X seconds East (measured as North 01 degree X minutes 27 seconds East) along said East fine 1X.0 feet; thence South 88 degrees X minutes X seconds East X.X feet to the West fine of said plat; thence South 01 degree X mtoutes 27 seconds West along said West line 1X.X feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the da’s of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: November X, 2003 For more information, ptease cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #003664F01 okmmi Pub: 11/20 - 12A1 imeg of mwrri fwiF THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAPON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default nas been made to the conditions of a cer­ tain Mortgage made by Craig S. Vaneck. a stogie man and JiH R. Zoet a singte woman, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp ), dated December 10, 2X1. and recorded to the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Bany to the State ol Michigan on December 27.2X1, to Documem No. 1072094, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be (toe at the date of this Notice, lor principal and interest, the sum of $141,334.07, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any pert thereof, whereby the power of sate contained to said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that on January 15, 2004, at IX p m., on the steps of the Courthouse to the City of Hastings, that befog the place for holdfog the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry, there wifi be offered for sate and MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to sold to the highest bidder, al pubfic sate, tor the pur­ 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 the conditions of a mortgage made by: FRANCES Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 A. BUTLER, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., fMERS"). totely as nomines lor pose ot satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon aid Mortgage, together with interest at 15.X P.C. (11/20-12/18) Lender end Lender's successors and assigns THIS FIRM IS A DEBT CQLLKTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY 1NFQRMADQN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELQYf .IE YOU. ARE INACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY­ MORTGAGE SALE GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 22.2002, and recorded on March 1,2002, to Instrument No. 1075734. Barry County Records. Default has bean made to the conditions of a AND 71/IX DOLLARS ($90,655.71), including mortgage made by Patrick Collins and Sheila Collins, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. mortgagee, dated July 23. 2002 and recorded July 25. 2002 in Register# 1084373, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Four and 28/100 Dollars ($127,634.28) interest at 7.6255 per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ including mterest at the rate of 10.125% per annum Under the power of sate contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given tha! the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings tn Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 18, 2003 The premises are located tn the Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and arc described as: That Part of The Northwest 1/4 of Section 26. North. Range 10 West, Described as Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 2. Block 61 AC Wilson plat of the Village of Middleville. (Plat described in Warranty deed, dated 3-5-31. Liber 149 Page 152 and warranty deed dated 12 11-74. Liber 366. Page 613) of said section; thence North 159 5 feet, along the West line of said Lot 2 and its extension, thence East 132.0 feet parallel with the South line of said Lot 2; thence South 159.5 feet Parallel with the West line of said Lot 2; thence West 132 0 feet to the place of begin­ Town 4 ning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property ts deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower Dated November 13, 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Fite No 207 0962 Pub: 11F13 -12/11 Michigan, and Re-Recorded on March 7. 20002. to Instrument No. 1078162, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Michigan, at 1XX) o'clock p.m., on January 15,2004. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP of ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel ot land to the Northeast 1/4 of section 6, Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township, Bany County. Michigan described as: Commencing 1204.5 feet West and 1090.25 feet North of the East 1/4 post of said Section 6; thence South 52* West 50 feet: thence South 47*X' West 50 feet; thence South 45* X' West 50 feet; thence South 41’ West 50 feet; thence South 36*X' West 200 feet; thence South 32° West 50 feet; thence South 9*30' West 50 feet for a place of beginning thence South 29° West 50 feet; thence South 59 S East 100 feet: thence North 28° East 70.75 feet; thence North 71* West 100 feet to beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated: December 4. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., ("MERS"). solely as nominee for Lender and Lender s successor and assign-: GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. X300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney tees, and any taxes and Insurance that said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC (t/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Parcel 1: A parcel of land In the Northeast 1/4 ot Section, Town 4 North. Range 9 West: desenued as com­ mencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section X; thence South 89 Degrees 19' 49* East 1321J9 feet along the North line of said Section X; thence South X Degrees 57*47" West 1113.X feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section X to the true Point of Beginning; thence South X Degrees 5T4T West 2X.X feet along said East line; thence North 89 Degrees 02'13* West 198 X feet; thence North X Degrees 57'4r East 220 00 feet; thence South 89 02'13" East 198.X feet to the Place of Beginning, togeth­ er with and subject to a private easement appur­ tenant thereto tor ingress, egress, and pubfic utility purposes lor Butterfly Lane, deserfoed separately Description of Butterfly Lane: A strip of land 66 feet wide. X feet each side of a centedfoe described as foltows; beginning at a point on the North line of Section X. Town 4 North, Range 9 West. Distant South 89 Degrees 19*49* East. 1068.X feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section X; thence South X Degrees 5T4T West. 232.X feet, thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve io the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South ,04 Degrees 46'34" East. 109.99 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 Degrees 46*34* East. 109 99 feet; thence South X degrees 574r West 20/6.98 feet; thence Southwesterly 279.48 feet along the arc of a curve to the right the radkjs of which is 950 51 feet and the chord of which bears South 09 Degrees 23'11* West. 278.47 feet to the North line of State Road and the Point of Ending The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned, to which case the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days from the date of sate or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sate. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. Green Tree Servicing LLC (fAc/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (PX1X) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: December 3. 2003 °~7000 ' 2 J i 1 (l^j �Page 16 - Thursday. December 11. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Birkholz, Newell both oppose tax rate freeze tending it would drive up the cost of by Susan Temere health care. Staff Writer State Rep. Gary Newell and State Sen. Birkholz reported that the Ice Mountain Patty Birkholz took up voters’ concerns decision will be appealed to the Supreme ranging from 90-day drug prescriptions Court. The last court decision ruled Ice filled for one co-pay to the threat to cut Mountain is illegally withdrawing water MSU Cooperative Extension from the from a spring and they had 30 days to budget. cease and desist. In response to a constituent question She said the Methamphetamine bill is in about freezing the Michigan income tax the stale House because it passed the rate at its present 4.0 percent level to spare Senate. $115 million in budget cuts mainly to “It gives law enforcement more tools schools, both Newell and Birkholz said and addresses hazardous sites.” Birkholz they were not in favor of it. “it doesn’t solve anything to hold it we’ll end up. Adjustments can be made in “It doesn’t solve anything to hold it because we're just moving the problem back one year and well have the problem again next year." other places like trimming the money in - State Rep. Gary Newell because we’re just moving the problem back one year and we’ll have the problem again next year,’’ Newell said. “We’re still negotiating. So, it’s hard to say where Section 20-J school aid supplemental funding for some districts.” said. “Houses or cars that were meth Section 20-J holds $55 million that goes to the 52 richest districts to supplement cooking places can’t be sold until it’s cleaned up from hazardous wastes.” their reduction in local mileage. The sup­ Both Birkholz and Newell said they plemental payments are made to districts have received several letters and phone that are receiving $8,000 to $10,000 per calls about sparing the MSU Cooperative student while other districts are receiving Extension budget from the state ax. “Let the governor know it if you feel $6,500 or $6,700. The senator said she has problems vot­ strongly about it," Birkholz said. “The ing to pause the rollback. Birkholz said governor said she’s not cutting it, but that stale departments said they can tight­ eliminating it. Since she’s from an urban en up some found money in their budgets. area, she may not understand the impor­ Newell said there will be more cuts to tance of it.” the higher education budget and to rev­ In talking about the stale budget, she enue sharing for cities and other local said this year “we are bleeding but next governments. His bill allowing local pharmacies to year we may be hemorrhaging." fill a three-month drug prescription on the country, same co-pay is still being worked on. He Michigan,” she said. “Office furniture and hopes to generate business for local phar­ auto manufacturing will never be what it macies instead of millions going out of was before." stale through mail order prescriptions. Though “Of the manufacturing jobs that left the percent 25 came from • Tina L. Stable, 43, of Shelbyville, was sentenced Thursday, Dec. 4, in Barry County Circuit Court to four months in jail and three years probation few possession of methadone. She was given credit for 29 days served. The balance of the jail sentence will be sus­ pended upon successful completion of proba­ tion. She was placed in the drug court program by Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. She earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of selling cocaine and opium and a fourth habitual offender notice. question of spending When he first introduced the legislation a money on laptops for sixth-graders in the few monihs ago, major groups voiced current state financial crisis was asked, opposition to it, such as the Big Three the meeting was brought to a close. auto companies, UAW and A ARP, con- improve his circumstances. Ritchie said he is getting a GED (general education degree) to better his disposition toward life. • Sentencing was scheduled Dec. 30 for Gary L. Parsons. Jr., 32, of Nashville. Parsons pleaded guilty to second-degree home invas o-.i of a dwelling located on Sager Road, a possible 15-year felony, and a proba­ tion violation. He pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of a second habitual offender notice, with which he would have been subject to penalties one and re-half times the maximum sentence on the primary offense. • Sentencing was adjourned until Jan. 7 for Melissa J. Cashwell. 35, of Richland. Cashwell is being sentenced for uttering and publishing or passing bad checks, a possible • Patrick Garvey. 49, of Haslett, was sen­ tenced 14 months to five years in prison for larceny by conversion and a probation viola­ tion. His sentence is to be served concurrent to a Caledonia offers VanDenBerg contract bv Cathy Ruder Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education has offered a contract to Wes VanDenberg to be the district’s new superintendent If an agreement can be reached. VanDenberg, currently superintendent of the Belding School District.would succeed Douglas Busman, who retired at the end of last spring to teach at Grand Valley State University. Board member Denny Atkinson summarized the site visit and meetings with staff, students, community members, etc. of the Belding area. The visitation team included board members Atkinson, Bill Harrison and Ken Yonker. Key Communicator and parent Deb McCarty. Administration staff representative, Chris Warren and Interim Superintendent/Pesonnel Director, Carol Nelson-Purkey. They seemed to believe that VanDenoerg fit into the top criteria of their needs with his character and integrity as well as a vision for greatness (among other Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I or \ah \ulotnoii\e \ n titi tn\ OVER SIZED BURGUNDY FOR SALE: Antique (1920's) FRESH NEW FINANCING CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN 5 piece bedroom suite plus now available at Fresh Start $275. COUCH: FABRIC IS mattress & box springs. Auto, call or stop in for more BURGUNDY GREEN A $1 JOO. Also, antique desk A information. (269)9650705. KHAKI. $500. CALL chair. $200. All in mint con- 234 E. Columbia. 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Call Amazon Mortgage, (269)945-6280. • David Boze, 19, of Cloverdale, was sen­ tenced to 93 days in jail and two years proba­ tion for malicious destruction of property. He was given credit for 31 days served in jail. The balance of the jail sentence will be sus­ pended. He earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of another count of malicious destruction of personal property. • Dennis J. Gilmore, 19, of Delton, was • Richard L. Ritchie, 39, of Delton, was sentenced to 15 months to 20 years for oper­ ating a methamphetamine lab involving haz­ ardous waste. He earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of three counts of operating a meth lab. two counts of selling/manufacturing meth and possession of marijuana. Ritchie’s attorney, David Kuzava, said Ritchie did cooperate with authorities and completed substance abuse counseling to 14-year sentence. the sentence from Clinton County. things). ny 7 .. r.n. The team perceived such things as VanDenberg being “caring, honest, positive, genuine and thinking with his heart." Other positive qualities included: “He choos­ es greatness through team member strengths." “Believes in strategic planning." “Encourages kids to get involved." They heard that he is very family oriented and willing to admit (his) mistakes. He wants school to be fun for kids and believes that they do better when it is fun. . Yonker said a maintenance worker told him VanDenberg notices the employees of his dis­ trict and gave several examples where VanDenberg went out of his way to help an employee. Such topics included a comment that VanDenberg had made in his first interview as to "the girls" in his office, and in what area(s) VanDenberg might be deficient. Though the board discussed at length the comment about "his girls," it was board mem­ ber Kristy Sherlund who clarified the comment the best. Sherlund remarked to the effect that in her career she had met iwo kinds of (men) that used the term; one that used it for "power" and the other used it as a term of endearment. The board seemed to agree, after talking with staff members in his office, that VanDenberg used the phrase strictly as a term of endearment. In as much as the board was impressed with (among other traits) VanDenberg’s attention to students and what is best for them, they did feel that he may be lacking a strong background in the curriculum arena. Several comments were made by staff mem­ bers including Cirriculum Director Chris Bums. "I think that we felt that we could work with (him). But we felt that curriculum and instruction was not one of his strong suits. But if he could work with us, we can work with him." Dutton Elementary Principal Jerry Phillips said. "If everything is what’s good for kids, if we have that framework, then we have what's good for the district. If the ideas can spring from underneath... We empower teachers, we empower administration... It’s hard to bring in somebody that’s going to have every attribute that’s needed." Key Communicator and parent Deb McCarty was present for the site interviews and was impressed with the way that people (in Belding) sentenced to one year in jail and an exlention of 12 more months probation for a probation violation of failure to report to his probation officer in September and for use of marijuana. He was given credit for eight months served in jail. Gilmore was on probation for breaking and entering with intent. His status on the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act was revoked, which would protect his criminal record from public know ledge. Gilmore will be discharged from probation and released from jail upon payment of resti­ tution of $934. • Nathon Sims, 20, of Dorr, is to appear for a show cause hearing for non-payment of fines and court costs Feb. 5, 2004. A bench warrant issued Nov. 5 for failure to appear for a show cause hearing was dis­ missed. L/UHUlslJ I Ml A/n.\l f Four charged in 3 teens’ fatal crash DELTON — Four Delton residents were arrested and charged Thursday, Dec. 4. in con­ nection with the traffic deaths of three Delton area teen-agers last month. The four will face several counts, ranging from involuntary manslaughter to furnishing alcohol to minors after the traffic accident on Lockshore Drive south of Cressey Road in Prairieville Township. The three teens who lost their lives in the three-car crash were Gerald E. Torres, 18, Richard “Ric" Swinehart. 18 and Cameron Crilly, 17. Jason G. Sheffield, 22, is charged with three counts of involuntary manslaughter, a pos­ sible 15-ycar felony; furnishing alcohol to a minor-causing death, a possible 10-year felony; tampering with evidence, a four-year felony; and, two counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor, a 60-day misdemeanor. Bryant J. Falor, 19, Glen Harrison Walkinshaw, 17, and Thea J. Walkinshaw, 38, have been charged with three counts of aiding and abetting involuntary manslaughter, a possible 15-year felony; aiding and abetting the furnishing of alcohol to a minor causing death, a 10 year felony; and, two counts of aiding and abetting the furnishing of alcohol to a minor, a 60-day misdemeanor. “The responsibility of the prosecuting attorney is to hold these individuals responsible for their actions and consider the impact of any criminal incident on*the entire communi­ ty.” said Kerri Rapacz, assistant prosecutor in Barry County. “Individuals responsible for furnishing alcohol to minors that results in death will be held responsible for their actions.*’ The application of the law does not decrease the need to hold an individual accountable when the defendant and victims are know to family members, friends or acquaintances, she said. All four arrested were released the same day on bond. A preliminary exam is set for Jan. 16. Bellevue man killed In tractor accident BELLEVUE — A 43-year-oid Bellevue man was killed Thursday afternoon, Dec 4, when a tractor he was operating flipped over. Howard Chupp of 12103 S. M-66 Highway was attempting to get iiii tractor out of the mud when it overturned an top of him. Hfe w|£ pa>nouncdi%<j|ad kt JiH scca^y ■ State' Police of the Hastings Post. Police officer charged In altercation HASTINGS — Charges have been authorized against a Hastings police officer in con­ nection with an alleged assault outside the Fall Creek Restaurant at 11:30 p-M Nov. 26. Amy Selles. 31. was off duty when she attempted to enter the establishment to meet a friend, but was refused entry because it was at full capacity. The victim, 55, of Hastings, is retired from the Hastings Police Department in 1998 and is currently a deputy with the Barry County Sheriff’s Department He was working as a door man for the restaurant and is an acquaintance of the suspect. ;. The victim indicated that the suspect was persistent in making attempts to enter, even after being told entry would not be allowed at the time. A struggle ensued as the she tried to push past the victim, causing him to use force to prevent entry, Leedy said. During the struggle, the victim was allegedly bitten oo the arm. he faid. Hastings police were dispatched to the scene, but Selles reportedy left prior to tbcfr arrival. Charges of disorderly conduct and assault and battery were authorized by the Bany. County Prosecutor’s Office, Leedy said. The officer has 10 days to appear for arraignment . 1 . * Freeport woman hurt in car-van crash IRVING TOWNSHIP — A 21-year Freeport woman was in intensive care Tuesday, Dec. 9. at Spectrum Health. Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids, after a head-on collision. Kristie M. Snell was southbound on Woodschool Road Saturday morning, Dec. 6, when her 1994 Pontiac Sunbird crashed into a northbound 1993 Ford van, driven by owner Delores A. Diekevcrs, 57, of Grandville, which caught fire on impact. Diekevers and her occupants escaped the van before it became engulfed ir flames. They were taken to Spectrum Butterworth were Diekevers is being treated for non-life threaten­ ing injuries, but the passengers have been released. Diekevers has shattered bones in her ankle. Doctors have inserted two plates, a screw and wires to repair the damage. Snell was freed from her vehicle with the Jaws of Life by rescuers of fire departments from Freeport and Hastings. She was flown by Aeromed Helicopter to the hospital. All occupants were wearing seat belts. Alcohol does not appear to be a contributing fac­ tor in the crash. "If we were not buckled, we wouldn’t be here today." Diekevers said. "It was a horrify­ ing experience. Every night I wake up to the sound of the crash. I feel for the young girl and hope she’ll be OK." The cause of the accident remains unde, investigation. Domestic violence charges reduced MIDDLEVILLE - A 42-year-old man was charged with two counts of domestic vio­ lence in the 200 block of Paul Street Nov. 9, said the Michigan Slate Police from the Hastings Post. Jim R. Oram was lodged in the Barry County Jail. However, the charges were reduced to disorderly person and one domestic violence count seemed to feel toward VanDenberg. Board member Bill Harrison made the obser­ vation that people could get the idea that if he is such a “hands on" type of person, he might cir­ cumvent the procedures during disputes (specifically with parents and adminstration). "He has so much potential here (in the Caledonia district), it’s time to lap that." said was dismissed. Bob Lillie. "I think we are an excellent school district," said Harrison. "But something inside me tells Nov. 18. Sheriffs detectives have followed up on several leads, but have been unable to identify the suspects. Further investigation has led detectives to believe that the suspect vehicle may actually be a small, white, imported station wagon-type vehicle, similar to the Pontiac me we can be better." Board member Ken Yonker, in responding to a comment by Sherlund about a “new day." said. "1 think this board is going to see a new day. 1 thing he’s going to challenge us in a pos­ itive way. In ways we never thought of yet" "I see him as a real good fit for Caledonia." said Harrison. Info on Gun Plain Twp. robbery sought GUN PLAIN TWP. - The Allegan County Sheriffs Office continues to request the pub­ lic's assistance in providing information regarding the strong-armed robbery of an elderly woman that occurred in the 800 block of Riverview Drive in Gun Plain Township Tuesday, "Vibe," rather than an SUV as originally reported. Both male suspects are Hispanic, one is described as mid-20s with a small build, approx­ imately 5-7,150 lbs., short black hair with no facial hair. No description is available on the second suspect, other than a Hispanic male in his mid-20s. Anyone having any information possibly relating to this incident is encouraged to con­ tact the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau at (269) 673-0520 or Silent Observer at 1-800-554-3633. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 11. 2003 - Page 17 Pickup strikes Nashville house A 49-ycar-old Vermontville man and two occupants were injured Sunday afternoon. Dec. 7. when his Dodge pickup ran off the road and struck a house. Terry L. Richter and passengers Beth Richter. 9. and Ashley Rywcll. 10. were treat­ ed at Pennock Hospital and released. Terry Richter was westbound on Fuller Street (M­ 79) in Nashville when he crashed into the house. He passed out and lost control of his vehi­ cle around I p.m. when he suffered a cough­ ing spell because of an illness, said the Michigan State Police of the Hastings Post. Residents at 123 Fuller St. were inside the home, but no one was injured, police said. A citation was not issued. FOR SALE BY SEALED BID The Barry County Sheriff is accepting seaied bids for the following seized vehicle: 1996 Toyota Tacoma Pickup (high mileage but good condition) May be seen at 1212 W. State St., Hastings. Ml 5 Contact Undersheriff Ford at 269-948-4805 I Blds accepted until noon December 15, 2003 - GIFT CERTIFICATES ■ . $20.00 OFF - The Dodge pickup truck of Terry Richter that struck the Nashville house on Fuller Street. ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR • PROTECT YOUR CAR FOR WITTER - DIRECTOR, continued from page 1 elevation in relation to Star School Road. Council members said they had concerns with possible leakage of underground tanks and the heavy truck traffic that will affect the neighbors. A representative from Crystal Flash said they take many precautions and monitor the sight and that there will be around 12 large trucks visiting the site each day. City Attorney Stephanie Fckkes said she had concerns about the purchase agreement and will work further with Crystal Flash. The next move would be for Crystal Flash to seek site plan approval and a special land use per­ mit from the Planning Commission. There would then be a public h.aring for the special land use permit review process where neigh­ bors could voice their opinions. After the project is reviewed by the Planning Commission it will return to the City Council for a final decision. • Approved request to take participate in the “Vision 10” project with a financial com­ mitment of $2,000. The funds previously were set aside for the larger project. Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation - Restores and protects paint “Community Viz,” which was pursued by Barry County and then the county decided not to consider the project on a county-wide basis until the completion of work on the master plan. The money originally set aside wen: back into the city’s general fund and with this approval can be once again used toward the project. Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown presented the “Vision 10” concept that involves eight townships and the City of - Safe for c/earcoat finishes Washing Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning & detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP ■■BA— Injuries minor in explosion at local industrial incubator A small explosion Tuesday morning. Dec. 9. at the Hastings Industrial Incubator on State Street caused minor injuries to two employees, but no property damage. Harold Jowers and James Simonds of Unlimited Fabrications were treated Tuesday at Pennock Hospital and released back to work in the shop. Shop supervisor Jowers suffered cuts to his face, requiring stitches, while Simonds’ injuries were second-degree bums to his hands, requiring them to be wrapped in gauze bandages. The two employees before work hours were viewing pin holes in a gas tank, which had been drained for several days. When Simonds put a torch near it. the tank explod­ ed from the fumes. Jowers said. He said his safety glasses protected his eyes from injury. “The percussion knocked me out of my chair,” Jowers said. “When dealing with gas. it’s the fumes that will get you. The fumes arc more combustible than the gas itself.” Unlimited Fabrications specializes in metal working, such as welding, machining and stamping. The business is currently manufac­ turing the frame and assembling high-end components for custom-made three-wheel recumbents. Prices for the tricycle range from $1,700 for last year’s model to $4,000. The trikes are shipped all over the world. Jowers said. Mike Saxton, owner, said both men arc in good spirits and doing well at work. RYAN MADDEN is looking forward to serving the new & used car needs of Barry County fbr years to come The City of Hastings welcomes new Development Director Daryie BenjaminForbes. pictured here with her husband, Steve, and granddaughter. Madeline Shepard. 66 gas station • Delayed a funding request decision con­ cerning Green Gabies Haven domestic shelter until further statistics and information about available funds could be gathered for the council to review and be used toward making a decision. • Heard a report from Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris that there were 26 runs for November, with 10 in the city and 16 rural visits. A total of 125 children participated in fire prevention programs through the depart­ ment in the month of November. • Was presented with the Hastings Public Library Report that showed 8.056 items were checked out in November. In the November Reading Club there were 219 children signed up. with 100 children finishing, reading 15 books in one month. The basket auction held along with the Literacy Council’s Adult Spelling Bee Nov. 22 raised $1.300 to be used for the new library building. • Heard the monthly staff report from the Department of Public Services stating that the code enforcement officer handled 14 com­ plaints. four fence permits and one portable sign permit. The fall leaf cleanup was com­ pleted with three passes around the city. They submitted and completed for the Clean Michigan Initiative Abandoned Well Management Grant proposal by the Nov. 1 deadline to the Department of Environmental Quality. Upcoming projects include sanitary sewer maintenance rodding, cleaning catch basins, and general maintenance work. •Heard the first reading of Ordinances #375. #376 and #377 as recommendations from the Planning Commission to adopt as amend to the zoning classifications of five parcels of land in the downtown area. 948-8000 Dreisbach PONTIAC EMC 328 North Michigan Ave. Hastings New Year’s Resolutions? 2004 is right around the comer, and so Is the new Winter/Spring semester at KCC's Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings. Most classes begin In mid to late January and registration Is now underway. In these uncertain economic times, It’s Important to maximize use of your educational dollars. Yes, college costs are Increasing, yet community college attendance remains the most affordable way to access a quality higher education. Since 1996, we have helped literally thousands of Barry County residents to Initiate or resume their college careers. Now It's your turn. Where do I start? Start by visiting the KCC Fehsenfeld Center on the web (www.kellogg.edu) or In person to discover your options and to apply. Our advisor is avail­ able on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6:30 p.m. to discuss certificate, degree, and transfer programs of study In a variety of subject areas. Virtually any post-secondary program - from computer information technology to pre-law - can be started locally and tor surprisingly reasonable cost. Getting You There... From Here! Note: The Fehsenfeld Center will be closed tor the holidays starting on Wednesday. December 23rd until Monday. January 5lh. 1997 Dodge Ram 4x4 large box with high cap. Well maintained. $6,000. Call Ernie @269-945-9554. <8 L^SR ~ WW Stop in today! biage. create more unified zoning concepts and a way for communities to share informa­ tion. Once the program begin, there will be a gathering of data to be placed in the program. The program can help project what can hap­ pen in the area and show a social impact and a financial cost of future plans. • Granted a request from the Timmermans Environmental Services to place monitoring wells in the Apple Street right-of-way as part of a site investigation related to the Phillips HaroW Jowers received cuts to his face after a small explosion Tuesday. Dec. 9. at the Hastings Industrial Incubator. 1,4 m,,c south o1 Statc St 269/945-5607 Hastings and Village of Nashville for a total of $20,000. The high-powered computer pro­ gram helps communities “make sense of pro­ gression" and “make intelligent decisions.” Brown said. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the gath­ ering of data for the project will help local communities work in similar concepts. “It’s the opportunity to do some collabora­ tive planning.” Mansfield said. Items that the project can handle include helping local communities use similar ver- j 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER FOR SALE: 1995 F9RD CARGO Cummins V-8 diesol. 26-ILkox hydro lift tailgate, drop third wheel. Cail Ernie at 269-945-9554 To subscribe, call us at... m 269-945-9554 �Page 18 - Thursday. December 11. 2003 - The Hastings Banner VANNORTWICK, continued from page 1 and Recreation Commission as officers. The main reason they would want you to believe that I should be replaced is my connection with lh<- events of the past regarding their role in questionable leadership I have witnessed much that hxs challenged me to keep quiet in the past three years w hile serving the people of Barry County and witnessing what govern­ ment officials call acceptable behavior. “I have been outspoken about what 1 have seen and feel about issues and the unaccept­ able behavior of some elected officials. Board members should not be asked to give up their personal, unalienable, rights afforded them by the Bill of Rights and the Constitution of the United States. Parks and Recreation Commission members should not be pressured *to go along to get along’ with other commis­ sion members. "Parks and Recreation Commission mem­ bers have been lied to. personal rights removed and silently persecuted because of their opin­ ions. Il is vital to have all components of coun­ ty government based on genuine transparency. "The status quo should not be acceptable. Every voice needs to be heard and you need to embrace this needed diversity to assure that there is even representation. There should be no short cuts to that end and people going to the public trough need to abide by this process. "The Parks and Recreation Commission was created with a prescribed format for its commissioners The act states that there can be from one to three county commissioners. It also states that it may jointly serve two coun­ ties. "There is no need to have the maximum of three Barry County Commissioners (on the “Parks and Recreation Commission members have been lied to, personal rights removed and silently persecuted because of their opinions." — Jeff VanNortwick Parks and Rec Commission) as currently being employed to just serve Barry County. Currently, there are six county government related members and four civilians on this 10member commission. "With the mandated other officials on the commission, the County (Board) currently has their 'thumb' on the scale. Each monthly Parks and Rec Commission meeting probably cost the county Taxpayer $700/$800 (and perhaps more) in per diems. health care costs, salaries, plus mileage, and the like. Any committee meeting attended by most of these individuals is an additional cost per required function to the taxpayers. “The point is there is a huge expense asso­ ciated with this thumb weighted scale of six county-related board members. “A better-balanced Parks Commission would belter serve the parks and afford a more active volunteer base. Since the undisciplined behavior of individuals who have served on the Parks Commission, many volunteers have become disenchanted and have withdrawn from public volunteer service. There is a true need for quality volunteers for the park. Volunteer board members have demonstrated themselves to be more active with the park functions, and the needed other volunteers. Parks and recreation needs to be about peo­ ple and places for education, recreation and enjoyment. The Parks Commission needs to be about principles and not be about politics and personalities." Mackenzie defended having three represen­ tatives from the County Board on the Parks and Rec Commission by saving. "I think there’s a lot of positives... It's a county-owned park. It gives the director more advocacy with this board. He gets more of a voice that way." A frequent volunteer at Chartton Park, Jeff VanNortwick dressed up as Unde Sam for the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration on July 4, 2002. Referring to the suggestion by French that one County Board member step down to make 00 OLDS INTRIGUE V-6. CD POWER WWDOWSAOCKS. JUST TRACED 01 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT RAM AR. V-6, MOON POOF. LOCAL TRADE $147 MONTH $171 MONTH 01 CHEVY S-10 CREW CAB 4X4 LOADED 4.3 V-6 LOCAL ’RADE 98 CHEVY 2500 X-CAB 4X4 SILVERADO. 350. LOCAL TRADE. HURRY' REDUCED! $4^.496 $15,995 $15,995 more room for a volunteer to serve. James said. "Traditionally, the committees are set up by the (County Board) chairman." She noted that the rules stale the County Board can have as few as one or as many as three on the Parks and Rec Commission. Speaking on behalf of Van VanNortwick were: • Sharp Park Campground owner Dee Lowell, who said. “I’ve learned it’s OK to dis­ agree. He has been committed and has taken an active role at Chariton Park.” She added that he landscaped the Upjohn House free of charge. • Former Parks and Rec Commissioner Wes Robinson, who said. “I would rubber stamp Dee’s comments. Jeff is probably the best board member I’ve seen." • Former Charlton Park volunteer Walter Forsberg, who said. I take strong exception to the committee that chose not to reappoint him. Jeff has done more work than all three (of the County Board) reps put together. "You (the County Board) are always trying to throw road blocks to the progress of Chariton Park. • Peter Forsberg, who said. "Expunging Jeff from the Parks and Rec Commission makes no logical or ethical sense." VanNortwick was a strong supporter of Forsberg when he was director at Chariton Park. Forsberg resigned a little more than a year ago after a taking heavy criticism from Parks and Rec commissioners about consum­ ing alcohol in the house he lived in on parks grounds. However, he also was a strong supporter of the new director. Dr. George Shannon, when he was hired last spring. * He also has been known to do a lot of vol­ unteer work at Chariton Park. Weissert is now retired and lives in Carlton Township, and in his application he promised he has the time and interest to serve. In the vote to appoint Weissert. Don Nevins and Tom Wing dissented while Mackenzie, James. Tripp. Wayne Adams. French and Neil voted in the affirmative. Interestingly, VanNortwick still has one more Parks and Rec meeting to attend later this month. His term does not expire until Dec. 31. City to repeal CCW ordinance 00 RONTiAC. GRAND AM GT 58K POWER MOONROOF. 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The measure was adopted in January of this yearbut will be officially repealed at the next council meeting two weeks hence (Monday, Dec. 22) after the second reading of Ordinance #374. prepared by City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes. The first reading was held Monday night. Hastings modeled its original ordinance after the City of Femdale, which would go on to lose its case after the Stale Court of Appeals threw the ban out. The case then went on to the Michigan Supreme Court, which refused to hear an appeal and upheld the previous decision. Ferndale adopted its ordinance in 2001. prohibiting carrying firearms in city build­ ings. Overturning the ordinance affects other areas, including Hastings. East Lansing, Saline and Clio. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the con­ cept for the ordinance surfaced when staff members who worked in sometimes volatile areas inquired about a possible action to pro­ hibit carrying concealed weapons. Members of the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO) were present at a council meeting last January to voice opposition to the ordinance. They asked the council lo not enforce the ordinance and that they were taking legal action against Femdale on the issue. Hastings did not implement enforcement of the ordinance due to the pending outcome of a case challenging the legality of the ordi­ nance. A Michigan law enacted in July 2001 per­ mits law abiding citizens to carry concealed weapons, except in designated locations, such as schools, courtrooms, hospitals and child care centers. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-12-18.pdf 0bcc6f47148e83287c3c2f221d9d8544 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1215 CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 Winter fires destroy barn, garage March in lockstep or you’ll get the boot DK spikers win hardware in B.C. See Stories on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 12 The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. December 18. 2003 VOLUME 150, No. 50 PRICE 50C NEWS Bay Pointe BRIEFS demolition Christmas series at Bowens Mills is Dec. 30 Bowens Mills is continuing its holiday season "It’s Christmas at the Mill" series weekends, featuring live music, fresh cut trees, horse drawn rides and photos with Santa. The celebration will be held Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas. The setting this year is "The Bowens Mills Gathering Place" located in the his­ torical park of the old 1864 water-pow­ ered grist and cider mill. The theme is "A Christmas Homecoming." There will be a "fairyland" atmosphere with loads of decorations, Christmas trees, lights and Santa by the fireplace. The new arts and entertainment center will be decked with holiday trimmings that include over 20 decorated Christmas trees. There will be hot chocolate and Christmas cookies, family horse-drawn ride, dukimer music preformed Saturday, Dec 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. There are two large displays of antique toys and a train set for visitors to enjoy There is no admission charge to the Gathering Place during "it's Christmas at the Mill." All the proceeds from trees and pnotos go to the continuance of the park. Call 269-795-7530 or visit www.bowensmills.com. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The historic Bay Pointe restaurant struc­ ture cannot be moved from the site and will have to be demolished to make way for a new 40-room hotel. Mike Powers of Bay Corp., who bought the Gun Lake area restaurant last fall from Ron Martin, said he originally hoped to have someone move the building from the site, thereby saving it. but it just wasn’t feasible. As a result, there will be an auction for parts and contents of the building on Friday. Dec. 26. and it will be demolished Tuesday. Dec. 30. Construction on the new hotel will start at the beginning of next month. Pat Staley, public relations consultant working with Powers and Bay Corp, announced Wednesday morning. “Exhaustive efforts have been made to save Gun Lake's Bay Pointe Restaurant on Marsh Road. But avenues taken have proved too costly and destructive to its surrounding environment. The building must be razed.” Powers said. “It has not been an easy deci­ sion. We've tried every angle possibleio save it. but it just can't be done. We have, howev­ er. come up with a solution to allow any inter­ ested patron or resident an opportunity to own a little piece of Bay Pointe." Powers has been working with Sam D'Angelo, a Grand Rapids businessman, to move the restaurant. D'Angelo was the first person to contact Powers expressing interest in moving the building off the property. Movers have been out to look the situation over, and up until Monday. Dec. 15. plans called for moving the historic building it to a nearby location in Barry County. “We knew it was going to be a major undertaking.” said Powers, "but we thought we could do it." Ultimately, however, it has proven to be an impossibility, given the time frame D'Angelo has to work with. Bay Corp, needs to start on construction by the beginning of next year. "Overall, it has completely become a much larger project than we rcalized.’said Powers. "We've talked tc the mover and in further studying the building, the chimney and fire­ places. the pipes and electrical, he has deemed it an insurmountable task." As it is. the building could only be moved a half mile to a mile from its original loca­ tion. Total cost would have run more than $200,000. said Powers. E-mail address changes for news The e-mail address for J-Ad Graphics news items has been changed from jadnews@voyager.net to ncws@j-adgraphics.com. AH individuals and organizations are asked to make note of the change. J-Ad Graphics regrets any inconven­ ience the change may have caused. Holiday blood drive set at First Baptist Local residents cm give a meaningful gift this holiday season without visiting a sltopping mall. A Red Cross blood drive is planned fix' 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday. Dec. 22, at the First Baptist Church at 309 East Woodlawn in Hastings. Local Red Cross officials say consis­ tent blood donations are needed to main­ tain the supply. By donating blood through the American Red Cross in the days leading up io the winter holiday season, eligible blood donors can help save the live* of up to three people, and help offset a slump in blood collections for the month of December. Blood donations typically drop 10 to 15 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s when donors are busy with shopping, visiting relatives or other holi­ day activities. The Red Cross needs to collect about 750 units of blood every week day to maintain a safe and ample blood supply for nearly 70 Michigan hospitals. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old. weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be in generally good health and must not have donated within 56 days of the date of the blood bank. See DEM0UT10N, pg. 2 Trottin' ‘round the town Myra Scheen and her horse Pat took visitors to Charlton Park on buggy rides around the village last weekend. It was part of the “Of Christmas Past" celebration Most of the shops and homes in the village had an old fashioned craft tor the kids. There were old fashioned taste treats, too. Barry County Christian School put on a play with a Christmas theme in the church. Jelly bracelets’ issue invades school bv Marcie Westover Staff Writer The nation-wide fad of “jelly bracelets" recently became an issue at Hastings Middle School, the Board of Educatioin learned Monday night. Principal Mike Karasinski told the board the bracelets are a fashion accessory that have become associated with sexual meanings, and the issue arising locally after several were taken away last week from students at the middle school. The bracelets recently have been in the news because of rumored sexual intentions and internet buzz. Karasinski said the bracelets became an issue after the administration was alerted to rumors about what the bracelets are supposed to represent. Supposedly each color of bracelet has a dif­ ferent meaning with yellow mrining a hug. purple is kissing, red is a lap dunce. blue is oral sex and black is referred to as the full monty. According to the rumor when a student wears the bracelet and it is broken, then the bracelet wearer must perform the act for the person who broke the bracelet. Whether this actually happens is somewhat of a myth, but administrators in Hastings and More NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 said the school will take a step back and allow students to wear the bracelets as long as they use them appropriately. Karasinski said most students were wearing them only as fashion items and nothing else. Eight grade student Sylvia Teixeira said that students just wore the bracelets because they wanted to and not because of the rumored reasons. The bracelets are not prevalent at the high school and appear to be only a middle school phenomenon. In other business at Monday night’s meet­ ing. the hoard: • Recalled from layoff middle school spe­ cial education teacher Susanne Glerum and high school custodian Timothy Peck. The school system is required by state law to meet requirements in the special education area to continue funding, leading to the recall of Glerum. Custodian Peck was recalled due to retirements. • Accepted the audit reports for the 2002­ 2003 school year, as submitted by the accounting firm of Norman & Paulsen. Treasurer Eugene Haas said that when audit­ ed. the school system was further advised of See BRACELETS, pg. 2 Rejected ZBA applicant raps appointment process Historical Society to meet at 2 p.m. This month's meeting of the Barry County Historical Society will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 18. in the Upjohn House at Charlton Park. Members should note this is a change from the program book. Those planning to attend are asked to across the country aren’t taking any chances. Several middle schools in Florida, for exam­ ple. have banned the bracelets. One website selling the bracelets staled that the bracelet game called “Snap” is intended for college students. The website also stated they recommend not selling their product to anyone under 21. Karasinski said initially the bracelets were taken away from students during the day. but returned at the end of the day. He said he believed only a few students had the bracelet, but the number turned out that to be around 100 students. Karasinski said he had made a comment at the time about that the meaning behind the bracelets representing something similar to prostitution. He said several students seemed misintrepreted this to mean they were being called names. Karasinski said he was misunderstood and that he believed they were all good kids and did not want to see them get “caught up" in bad behavior. A letter was sent home to parents about the issue and Karasinski said that he spoke to ail students about the bracelets. The final decision made was that the bracelets would not be banned. Karasinski Santa visits Kiwanis kids Santa made a special stop at the Hastings Kiwanis meeting on Dec. 17. Before he left each child had a special gift, he had lots of hugs and even a picture. Before Santa arrived Kiwanis members and the children enjoyed a lunch of hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, fresh fruit, vegetables, twisty fries and cupcakes J-Ad Graphics News Service A Castleton Township man rejected twice this year by the Barry County Board of Commissioners in his bid to be appointed to the County Zoning Board of Appeals says the board went to great lengths to avoid selecting him. Donald Wiggins, a self-employed business owner, learned from documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act that the County Board’s eventual selection to the vacant ZBA seat was Daniel Allen of Johnstown Township, who did not apply for the first or second time this year after the vacancy was advertised. Wiggins and several others interviewed March 3 for open seats on the Planning Commission and ZBA last March. The County Development Committee then voted 4-0 to recommend Wiggins. However, at the subsequent County Board meeting, his appointment was turned down in a 5-3 vote. Committee members who voted to recom­ mend Wiggins unanimously were Sandy James. Jim French. Don Nevins and Tom Wing. However, when his appointment went before the full board. James joined Jeff MacKenzie. Clare Tripp. Wayne Adams and Ken Neil in rejecting him. Though she was asked. James did not explain the change in her vote. The board on April 7 re-advertised the ZBA vacancy, with a deadline of April 25. Wiggins was the only applicant and this time he was totally ignored. Rather than interview and appoint the only applicant, the board decided to have County Administrator Michael Brown go over appli­ cations from the previous year. Allen had applied in July 2002. Brown told Wiggins in a letter. “The County Development Committee at their May 5. 20033. meeting, instructed my office to semi letters to four candidates who had previ­ ously applied, to see if they were interested in interviewing for the Zoning Board of Appeals. We received only one response. Mr. Daniel Allen” In a letter to Allen. Joseph Lukasiewicz. George Goodacre and Rick Lawrence dated May 7. 2003. Brown stated: “The County Development Committee asked me to inquire if you are still interested in becoming a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. “If you are still interested, please call my secretary. Ellie Norton, to set a time for you to See ZBA, pg. 2 �Page 2 - Thursday, December 18. 2003 - The Hastings Banner ZBA, continued from page 1 Hastings Middle School Principal Mike Karasinski promises the school will not ban the "jelly bracelets," but students should use them appropriately. These “jelly bracelets" are worn as fashion accessories for most Hastings Middle School students. The rumored sexual implications associated with the bracelets have caused them to become a point of controversy for many schools BRACELETS, continued from page 1 itive events conference al Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City on March 25-27. It was noted that the funding for all the trips came from donations and fund-raisers. • Heard from Athletic Director Stephen Hoke about the upcoming restructuring of O­ K Conference. Athletic directors will meet and discuss the possibility of expansion and admittance of more schools. The conference is in a cycle where there is realignment every two years. When the decision is made concerning the its low fund balance. Haas said the balance doesn’t provide the cushion that it should. • Gave approval in principle for the Michigan Youth in Government trip to Lansing for their spnng conference scheduled for March 24-28. They also granted approval in principle for the Hastings Middle School eighth grade class trip to Chicago on May 19. The board gave final approval to the Hastings High School HOSA trip to their regional competitive events conference in Lansing on Jan. 16 and for their state compet­ NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page bring non-perishable food items to help someone less fortunate. Also, bring a treat to share and a memory of a Christmas past. Members of the community arc invited to attend all meetings, programs and events of ! the Barry County Historical Society. Jazzy Christmas’ concert is tonight The Hastings High School Jazz Bands and Steel Drum Band once again will pres­ ent a “Jazzy Little Christmas" concert at 7:30 tonight (Thursday, Dec. 18) in the Hastings High School lecture hall. This year marks the 13th annual occurance of this popular event, which showcas­ es the award-winning jazz program and steel drum ensemble. The Steel Drum Band will premiere new literature never before performed by this unique group of high school percussionists. Selections will include “St Thomas" by jazz virtuoso Sonny Rollins, and “Song For My Father” by jazz pianist and composer Horice Silver. The Steel Drum Band also will play a couple of selections that are sta­ ples of their library. The Jazzy Little Christmas Concert is the first performance of the school year for the jazz bands .which consist of Jazz Band Day and Jazz Band Night Jazz Band Day will be performing arrangements of “Blues In Hoss Flat” from the Count Basie library, and “Tiger of San Pedro” made famous by the Bill Watrous Big Band. Jazz Band Night will perform “Spain” by jazz pianist Chick Corea, “What’ll I Do,” which is a Latin treatment of the traditional ballad, and “This Can’t Be Love." Special guests will be the Hastings High School Varsity Singers performing a Christmas musical. The conclusion of the concert will be the combined jazz bands as they perform sever­ al holiday favorites been arranged in a jazz setting. Admission is free and patrons are encouraged to arrive early. New Year’s Resolutions? 2004 Is right around the corner, and so is the new Wlnter/Spring semester at KCC's Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings. Most classes begin In mid to late January and registration is now underway. In these uncertain economic times, it's important to maximize use of your educational dollars. Yes. college costs are Increasing, yet community college attendance remains the most affordable way to access a quality higher education. Since 1996. we have helped literally thousands of Barry County residents to initiate or resume their college careers. Now it’s your turn. Whore do I start? Start by visiting the KCC Fehsenfeld Center on the web (www.kellogg.edu) or In person to discover your options and to apply. Our advisor is avail­ able on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6:30 p.m. to discuss certificate, degree, and transfer programs of study in a variety of subject areas. Virtually any post-secondary program - from computer information technology to pre-law - can be started locally and for surprisingly reasonable cost. Getting You There... From Here! Note: The Fehsenfeld Center will be closed tor the holidays starting on Wednesday. December 23rd until Monday, January 5th conference it will be brought back before the board. • Authorized Superintendent Chris Cooley to sign lax collection and remitting agree­ ments with local governmental units. The taxes are only collected h. the winter and not during the summer for the Hastings Schools. • Accepted a gift of $2,091 from the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation for specific projects. The board also accepted a gift of $1,767 from the Hastings Saxons Athletic Boosters to be used toward winter sports items. The Hastings Board of Education’s next meeting will be Monday. Jan. 19. at 7:30 p.m. in the all-purpose room of Southeastern Elementary School. meet with the County Development Committee at their next meeting on June 2. 2003.” The minutes of the June 2 meeting showed that Allen appeared for an interview, but noth­ ing further was reported on the matter. Broun wrote to Wiggins. “The County Development Committee met on June 2 and interviewed Mr. Allen and unfortunately neg­ lected to make a motion recommending Mr. Allen to the full Board of Commissioners. And at the June 10 Board of Commissioners' meeting, a motion to approve appointing Mr. Allen to the Zoning Board of Appeals was made and approved. This process is called bringing a motion from the floor and is not prohibited by the Board of Commissioners.” However. Wiggins, in a follow-up letter, protested the procedure used leading up to Allen’s appointment. He wrote. “In the past the Barry County Board of Commissioners has announced any openings for positions by running advertise­ ments in the newspaper. The advertisement sets a specific date by which any interested applicant must submit their application to be considered for the position advertised. The notices appearing in the paper April 15 and 22... validate this approach. “Then, for some reason, a decision was made during a meeting of the County Development Committee on May 5 to send solicitations to selected applicants after the April 25 filing deadline had expired without notifying the public again that the position could be applied for again by any interested applicants, including the four names (Allen. Goodacrc, Lawrence and Lukasiewicz) cher­ ry picked arbitrarily by the County Development Committee. "This approach resulted in a question con­ cerning what precedent and/or adopted proce­ dure was relied upon to hand pick four prior applicants’ applications that were not filed by the filing deadline of April 25. Since the cor­ respondence from you soliciting interest by them was not mailed until May 7, it should be obvious to anybody that this matter was han­ dled in an irregular and inappropriate manner. Once again. I’m interested in the reasoning used by you and the County Development Committee in deviating from past practices of soliciting citizens for position by advertising the county's needs vs. cherry picking of appli­ cants by you and the members of the County Development Committee.” Wiggins stressed that he is not interested in the ZBA scat now led by Allen and he has no idea whether or not Allen is qualified or not for the job. He is. however, calling the ques­ tion about the committee’s process. Wiggins said. “I’m not interested in the position or any other vacant board position because my time is too valuable to be wasted. But I’m concerned about the process used to fill the vacancy..." He wrote. "This process could lead one to conclude the decision makers were bending the rules to obtain a desired outcome in filling the vacant position on the ZBA.” Though no reason has been given publicly as to why Wiggins is regarded as an unac­ ceptable addition to the ZBA. there has been speculation that his wife Kathy’s role in the campaign for a new animal shelter and the couple's opposition to a shooting range near their Castleton Township home may have been factors. Wiggins’ questions come on the heels of a stormy and controversial year for the County Board's appointments, which have included the removal of Planning and Zoning Commissioner James Kinney, the refusal to appoint former County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson to the Solid Waste Oversight Committee, refusal to interview longtime vol­ unteer Walter Forsberg for a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission and last week the refusal; to reappoint Jeff VanNortwick to the Parks and Recreation Commission. For an editorial on the subject, see Page 5 of today’s edition of the Banner. DEMOLITION, continued from page 1 Movers also looked at disassembling the restaurant, moving it in sections, but that proved to take loo long, from 60 to 90 days, to complete. A greater problem would develop in mov­ ing the house down the road. “We've also looked at the width of the roadway." said Powers. "The building is 68 feci wide.” D'Angelo would have to remove trees from 20 feel on each side of the road. There arc some beautiful, centuries old trees along Marsh Road. I don't think neighbors would appreciate that.” < , Powers received lite plan approval from the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Dec. I for his proposed Bay Pointe Inn. hotel and motel complex, to be built on the site of the Bay Pointe Restaurant on Marsh Road. At that time he pledged to give the building to anyone who could pay the projected $200,000 cost to move the building. On Dec. 10. Powers announced that a Grand Rapids businessman was going to move the building. Saving the big trees was a goal the Planning and Zoning Commission asked Powers to strive for whenever possible. "We hate to see the building go. but we really have no other choice,” said Powers. The auction on the day after Christmas will begin at 9:30 am. at the restaurant site on Marsh Road. Orageville Township. Everything will be placed on the auction block: from dishes to chandeliers, the marble bar top, tables and chairs, the staircases, wood floors, commercial kitchen items, doors and windows and much more. A detailed list of items is available from auctioneer Kendall Tobias, who can be reached at 269-945-5016, Bay Corp, hopes to begin construction the beginning of January with an expected open­ ing date of June 1. 2004. The Architectural Group (TAG) of Grandville has designed the new Bay Pointe Inn and Restaurant; Johnson Construction of Grandville was awarded the contract for con­ struction. Plans are to retain the charm of the current facility, providing n combination of 40 rooms and suites, some ’rith fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. The three-story. 34,000 square-foot resort will have an indoor heated pool and spa and exercise facility. The restau­ rant will offer relaxed gourmet dining and cocktails overlooking Gun Lake with outdoor summer seating on the patio. In addition to the hotel and restaurant imenities. Powers plans to hold a wide vari­ ety of events, including weddings, at the new resort. The home was built between 1902 and 1906 as a summer home for Austin and Frankie Dwight. After the deaths of the Dwights, the home had several owners, was used as a real estate office and the grounds were used for a mobile home park. Roy and Jackie Martin bought the historic home in 1978 and finished renovarions in 1983. turning the structure into the Bay Pointe Restaurant. The Colonial Revival style building was admitted to the State Register of Historic buildings in 1982 and was listed on the National Register in 1985 for its impor­ tance in American history and culftre. Christmas events set in community churches by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Dowling Plcasantvicv. Family Church on Lacey Road in Dowling will present a “Cowboy Christmas” at 7 p.m. Saturday. “For Unto Y’all” is a musi­ cal written and arranged by Robert Sterling. Kaylin Rhoades will direct the performance with the Plcasantview choir and drama team. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served after the musical. The church will try to recapture a simpler time with a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 24. the decorat­ ed sanctuiry will feature with the sounds of Christmas favorites. Children ages 3 through third grade will present a nativity as the fourth through sixth grade sing the song. "O Here I Am to Worship.” Pastor Steve Olmstead will comment on how a childlike faith can lead everyone to the best gift of all. Other special musical numbers will focus on the reason for the season. The tradi­ tional strains of "Silent Night" will be sung as the glowing candles illuminate. Worshipers will leave with “Joy to the World." . Call 269-758­ 3021 for more information. Hastings First United Methodist Church. 209 West Green Street in Hastings, invites the public to experience the magic and wonder of Christmas Eve on Wednesday. Dec. 24. A contemporary service begins at 5 p.m. and traditonal services will be held at 7 and 11 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North StHastings. 945-9414 or 945-2645. plans Advent and Christmas events. On Dec. 21. the fourth Sunday in Advent. 'Die Holy Communion services at 8 and 10:45 a.m. include a senice of Lessons and Carols built around an Advent daily devotional written entirely by members of Grace. Grace will celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord Wednesday. Dec. 24. with Holy Communion sen ices al 7 and 11 p.m. A hundred luminaries will light the way to Woodgrove Parish’s Candlelight Communion Sen ice at 7 p m. on Christmas Eve. It is church members' Christmas gift to the small rural community of Coats Grove located between Hastings and Lake Odessa. In addition to com­ munion and the annual lighting of candles, the approximate!) hour-long service will include Christmas carols and a drama directed by Shari Barker Angels from the pre-school class will light the Christ candle with the assistance of their teacher. Nancy Stanton. "■Die luminaries are a reminder of European candlelight processions to the village cathedral. In Mexico, children carrying candles knock oncach door of the village in search of the birthplace of the Christ child." exnlained Pastor Roberta Shaffer. "Ron and Kay Bodenmueller, chairs of the project, are hoping for snow. Our little, white framed country church looks like a Christmas card with the lights reflected on the snow.” Everyone is invited to dress casually and to enjoy refreshments following the worship serv­ ice. Woodgrove Parish is located at 4887 Coats Grove Road in Hastings. For further informa­ tion. call 269-948-2733. Lakewood Several Lakewood area churches will be having Christmas services and celebrations this Sunday and Christmas Eve. Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa will have a children's musical. "The First Bom" on Sunday. Dec. 21. at 7 p.m. and a candlelight service at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve. Freeport United Brethren will have a walk-in communion Christmas Eve from 6 to 9 p.m. The First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa will have a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 24. There will be a chil­ dren's pageant, communion and candlelight service. Grace Brethren Church of Lake Odessa will have its Christmas program and play at 6 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 21. The play will be a retelling of the Christmas story. There also will be singing of Christmas carols. After the program, the church will have a birthday party for Jesus. Harvest Community Church will present the Cantata/Drama “The Road to Bethlehem” at 7 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 21. There will also be a can­ dlelight service Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. Hope Church of the Brethren will have a program "Prairie Hopeful Companion" and vocal/instrumental program at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 21. and a ’Biblical Soup" supper Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. and candlelight service at 9 p.m. and an Epiphany Breakfast Sunday. Jan. 4. at 8:45 a.m. with worship at 10 a.m. Kilpatrick United Brethren will have a Christmas Eve service al 8 p.m. The Living Gospel Church will have a Christmas program Sunday. Dec. 21. at 10:50 a.m. The service will feature the music of many of the children of Living Gospel, along with the adults. There also will be a drama performed by Katy Dickinson. Lakewood United Methodist Church will have a walk-in communion from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pleasant Valley Church will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m. St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Lake Odessa will have midnight miss on Christmas (Dec. 25) and 9 a.m. Christmas morning. Sebewa Church of God will have a Christina: message Sunday. Dec. 21. at 11 a.m. and children's musical at 6 p.m. Sunfield United Brethren will have its chil­ dren’s program Sunday. Dec. 21. at 6 p.m. and Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. Middleville A combined Christmas Eve service will be held on Wednesday. Dec. 24 at 11 p.m. at the Thomapple Kellogg High School auditorium. This special service is sponsored by Peace Reformed Church and the Middleville United Methodist Church. This special service will feature the United Methodist Handbell Choir, the Peace Church Choir and the Peace Church Praise Band. Call 616-891-8119 for more information. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. 908 West Main St. in Middleville, will hold a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m., a Christmas morning service at 10 a.m. and a New Year's Eve serv­ ice at 7 p.m. Nashville Grace Community Church. 8950 East M-79 in Nashville, will hold Christmas Eve services on Wednesday. Dec. 24. at 5 p.m. For more information call 1-517-852-1783 or check the church’s website: www.gc3.org<http://www.gc3.org> Orangeville St. Francis Episcopal Church. 11850 West 9 Mile Road will have Advent, a service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday. Dec. 21. The service begins at 9:30 am. Special Christmas Eve service Dec. 24 begins at 7 p.m.. with spe­ cial music followed by a service at 7:30 p.m. Child care will be provided during the Christmas eve service and light refreshments w ill be served afterward. Vermontville There will be a night of fun and Christmas music Sunday. Dec. 21. at 7 p.m. at the Vermontville United Methodist Church. Coming back again this year is the Lakewood Praise Band. Along with the Praise Band will be entertainment from the church, youth along with other surprises. The concert is free and everyone is welcome. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 18, 2003 - Page 3 Traffic crash victim’s house, barn burned The cause of a house and bam fire at a residence on Bristol Road was unknown at time of press. There appeared to be no casualties in either fire. (Photo by Marcie Westover) by Susan Temere Staff Writer A faial accident on Banfield Road south of Bristol Road Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. appears to be connected to a nearby house and bam fire on the same road in Johnstown Township at the same time. James Spencer. 56. was entrapped in his car after it hit a tree. Spencer lived at 607 East Bristol Road, the same location of the fires, said Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post. The two separate fires do not appear to have casualties, said Jack Wykoff, fire chief of Johnstown Township Fire Department. Fire Departments from Johnstown Township. Bedford Township and Hickory Comers were on the scene of a house and bam fire located on Bristol Road yester­ day evening. (Photo by Marcie Westover) The cause of the fire was unknown at press time. No one was at home when the fires started, the chief said. Police said there is no reason to believe an explosion took place or that metham­ phetamine was involved. Police did say it is unusual that both the house and the bam would accidentally catch fire. Spencer was brought to Pennock Hospital. An autopsy will be performed Friday. Fire departments from Bedford and Johnstown townships and Hickory Comers were at the scene. M-37 corridor plan updated by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Doug Strauss of Benesch and Associates and Larry Nix from Williams and Works, in a special meeting last week, discussed com­ ments from two public meetings held earlier this fall to look at the M-37 corridor. First they reviewed some of the comments, including differing viewpoints on the same issue. For example, one of the comments was that making M-37 three lanes through Middleville was not a good idea, yet others think it was the best idea. Strauss uses the aerial strip maps to illus­ trate the comments. Maps will be posted at the Rutland. Johnstown. Baltimore and Hastings township offices as well as at the City of Hastings so that residents will be able to com­ ment on the comments. Thomapple Township and Middleville Planner Geoff Moffatt has posted the maps with sticky notes for comments at the Thomapple Township Hall. He rays the maps also will show Middleville and village resi­ dents are encouraged to stop by to comment. Kitty Rothwell from the Michigan Department of Transportation reminded every­ one that the access management document is an active document and coordination of efforts is important to its implementation. She also announced there will be an access manage­ ment class open to public officials in January. Jerrol DeKok. who is developing the Mill Pond condominium site in Middleville, was there representing Caledonia Township. He reminded people of the need also to talk to Barry County’s northern neighbor. Information will be given to Caledonia Township following the end of this process but because of cost restrictions the corridor study was limited to Barry County. Members of the committee were also pre­ sented with a draft of a model ordinance for zoning along the corridor. The planning and zoning commissions in the county, city, vil­ lages and those townships with their own com­ missions also will review the model ordi­ nances. Comments or changes will have to be given to the consultants by Friday. Jan. 9. The committee plans another open bouse in February, with the date to be set after the first of the year. Rutland board won’t hire listing agent for property Fire destroys area garage Firefighters extinguish a garage fire on Tanner Lake Road north of M-43 Highway, which resulted in $34,000 damage but no one was injured, (photo by Fred Jacobs) by Marcie Westover • Heard a report by the Zoning 'Administrator Jan McKeough stating that the Staff Writer The Rutland Township Board last master plan is at a point were it is now seek­ Wednesday evening (Dec. 10) defeated a ing board input Board members were invited motion to hire a listing agent for the property to a master plan meeting Jan. 13. • Discussed the possible rental of the town­ at M-37 and Cook Road. Board members decided that the property ship hall and passed a motion to compile rules could “sell itself and they will remain with from other township halls and bring then back the current policy. If an offer on Rutland to next month’s meeting for further discus­ Township owned property is made, it will be sion. • Approved the purchase of BS&A soft­ brought before the board for a final decision. Several board members stated they would ware for Clerk Robin McKenna to use. with like to hold on to the property. Also discussed the township treasurer and assessor already were the revenue that would be created using software by the same company. The through the future sale of the property and the funding for the software was moved through a budget amendment from the road fund. taxing of the property. • Heard a report by Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Township Board Member Dorothy Flint said that the township shouldn’t rush into Niewenhuis for the month of November. There were 95 calls for Rutland Township. selling the property At the November meeting the board Hr said that the month was busy, with 11 traf­ declined the sale of two acres to a developer fic accidents, mainly caused by the first snow fall and the start of deer season. Niewenhuis interested in placing retail on the site. There was an agreement that the property said that there was a gun larceny at Bob’s Gun and Tackle and that there had been a bad should be sold as a whole and not in pieces. In other business the board: string of mailbox destruction on Iroquois Trail. Anyone with information about the lat­ • Was able to be heard more clearly due to a new sound system in the Township Hall. ter should contact the Sheriff’s Department. • Heard comment that the County Board Resident requests prompted the move so that all in the hall could hear the proceedings of provided $5,400 toward the deputy’s salary for Rutland Township. the meetings. A cause was not found for a fire that destroyed a garage at 431 Tinner Lake Road north of M-43 Highway Tuesday around 10:30 p.m. resulting in $30,000 damage, but no injuries. The fire began in the southeast comer of the 3O-by-3O feet structure. Fire Chief Roger Caris said. The loss of the garage is estimat­ ed at $4,000 and the contents, including a 1997, $17,000 car and tools, account for 30.000 in losses. Randy LaDere and his wife were living at the home that the garage accompanied. Though Randy’s wife was al home at the time, an employee leaving work at Bob’s Gun and Tackle spotted the fire and called authorities. Bob's Gun and Tackle did have some smoke damage, Caris said. Denise Cook owns the home, but is sell­ ing it to the LaDeres on land contract. The LaDeres did not have insurance on the garage. Objective ... to offer a fun experience combined with basic skill development in a low-key atmosphere. Offers a place for everyone, regardless of skill level. 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All activities will be held at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center. Parente Meeting; Wednesday, February 4th, at Camp Algonquin, 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, at 6:30 p.m. Volunteers «nd Coaches: The success of this program depends — SUM — Register in Qfirson at • ’ YMCA 2055 troquois Trail Hastings Office Hours Cosed Monday 9-4-30 Tuesday-Friday 12 00-t 00 Closed tor Lunch • Or the drop boxes at Felpausch Fjjod Center ' HHS Community Center or Register by Fat 269) 945-2631 on volunteers. Coaches who want to make a positive difference in the lives of young people are needed. Coaches Meeting; Wednesday. February 4th, at Camp Algonquin, 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, at 7:15 (immediately following parents meeting). 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. RVPiRL-. • For DK - 2nd Graders Schedule: DK/K: 9-10 a.m. lst/2nd Grade: 10:15-11:15 Fee: $30. Financial assistance is available upon request Registration Deadline: January 8. Pre-registration is required— space is Bmlted Equipment: Come dressed to play! Visa & MasierCato Oniy Phone 269) 945-45'4 Fax -259? 945-2631 . ." Matt form and payment to YMCA •P0 Box 252 Hastings Mi 49055 www ymcaofbawcounty org �Page 4 - Thursday. December 18, 2003 - The Hastings Banner Wal-Mart helps downtown, too Wal-Mart bad for communities To the editor: People ask me, “Why do you shudder every time someone mentions a purchase from Wal-Mart?” Wal-Mart is bad for its workers, suppli­ ers. competitors and its neighborhoods. Believe me when I say it’s the worst thing to ever hit your community. Don’t believe me? Let’s look at some facts: Wal-Mart buys very few, if any, domes­ tic products. Two studies of Wal-Mart stores in 1998 showed that almost all of them had at least 80 percent of clothing lines produced overseas. Source: www.flagstaffactivist.org. Wal-Mart expects to import $15 billion in goods from China this year, up from $ 12 billion last year. It even moved its world­ wide purchasing headquarters to China. Why does Wal-Mart do so much business with China? Because most of China’s fac­ tory workers are women who work for 13 cents an hour. Source: www.tompaine.com. The average Wal-Mart employee makes $15,000 per year, full time. Though Wal­ Mart brags that 70% of its workers are full time, the retailer regards “full time” as 28 hours a week, or a mere $11,000 a year. Wal-Mart employees are only eligible for health care benefits if they’ve worked there for two years, and the premiums are so big that only 38% of Wal-Mart employ­ ees actually arc covered. “What about a union?" Wal-Mart doesn't think so. “Wal-Mart is opposed to unionization,” says a Wa! Mart guidebook for supervisors. “You. as a manager, arc expected to support the company’s position... This may mean walking a tightrope between legitimate campaigning and improper conduct.” Source: www.alternet.org. When Wal-Mart moves into a community, it provides two low-paying jobs for every three it takes away. New Wal-Marts actually produce a net loss in tax revenue over five years. Source: www.flagstaffactivist.org. Wal-Mart is the world’s largest compa­ ny. and the world’s largest retailer, with about 1.500 discount stores. 1.650 combi­ nation discount and grocery stores (Supercenters), and 532 membership-only warehouse stores (Sam’s Club). So just how can a community stand on its own two feet when a Wal-Mart moves in? It can’t. When a Wal-Mart is built, the standard of living gets knocked down a peg. Then all other shops in the area close up. Then two pegs. It doesn’t stop. Please, go to these and other websites, become more informed. It’s not too late to start shopping at locally owned, supplied, and run businesses; and save ourselves from ruin. Daniel Mace, Hastings Conservatives get revenge on liberals To the editor: Wow? We liberals sure took a beating in the Dec. 11 Banner. It sounds like the love of lib­ eralism. not money, is the root of all evil. Some statements in various letters last week left me wondering, such as the President Bush quote: “Sixty years of western nations excus­ ing the lack of freedom in the Middle East did nothing to make us more safe." How many times in that 60-yt v time span did those Middle East counL.cs attack the United States? At what point did it become our duty to become freedom police? Apparently with that same President George W. Bush. Ouc letter bemoaned the stated fact that the libera] media never mentions all of the good things happening in Iraq. Strangely enough. I have seen everything the letter mentions in both the print press and on the tube. Perhaps the said writer supported Mr. Bush's war, feels a link squeamish at hearing we have killed several thousand Iraqi civilians and the Pentagon supplies no count on Iraq military dead. We now have lost more nearly 450 of our own men and women with more than twenty five hundred wounded. Another letter blamed pornography on lib­ erals, I must be a conservative because I don't buy or view pornography, as I'm sure is true of all conservatives, such as Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. There was a sugges­ tion that liberals may not have fought Hitler because they couldn't believe there could be a just war. It’s hard to believe that all of those 16 million who served in World War II were con­ servatives. In the case of the “just" Bush war in Iraq, Was it “just," or “just oil?" Finally, I appreciated Fred Jacobs* “In My Opinion" column last week. I think Fred was saying that everyone should have the right of free speech, that we do have the right to agree or disagree, even with our national leaders without being labeled as being unpatriotic. Carl Mclvain. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and nhone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters thtt include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. Lawyer's comments on hotel offensive To the editor: Like many Gun Lake area residents. I am dismayed at the demise of the beautiful and historic Bay Pointe Restaurant and its replacement with what appear. to be a barracks-wiiii-balconies styled multi-story hotel. 1 am also shocked and outraged at attorney Jim Kinney's statement, as quoted on the Dec. 4 Hastings Banner front page, "This is not a Motel 6. There will be no prostitutes on the sidewalk." He might be well informed about such professional services, however I find his comments highly offensive. When 1 was a young businessman with a growing family to feed. I frequently stayed at Motel 6s in my travels. They were consistent­ ly clean, comfortable and inexpensive. I am embarrassed by Kinney's insinuation that guests could avail themselves of insalubrious indulgences. I am taking the liberty of forwarding a copy of this article to the parent company of Motel 6. I'm sure they will find it neither amusing nor accurate. My only reservation is that it will most likely profit another attorney. Robert L. Lippert, Gun Lake-Wayland Dec. 11 anti-abortion letter was ‘awesome’ To the editor, The letter to the editor in the Dec. 11, anner headed "Abortion is not removing a tumor" was awesome! Thank you Merritt Johnson, well stated. Kathy Davis, Hastings To the editor: 1 would like to comment on the editori­ al you wrote about Wal-Mart hurting downtown Hastings. As an associate of Wal-Mart, my pay­ check goes to the following local busi­ nesses: Plumb’s. Sav-A-Lot, Wal-Mart, Brian's Tire & Service, Jamies, BB's Shoe Repair, Bosley, J-Ad Graphics. Admiral. Ponderosa. Burger King. Wendy's, and Radio Shack, just to name a few. I also pay taxes to Carlton Township and Barry County. I cannot slate how other Wal-Mart asso­ ciates who live in and around Hastings spend their money, but I would guess a good part of their paychecks are spent right here in this very lovely town. As a business owner, you know you can't blame other business owners for your good or bad sales. You can go and leam from them, but you have to look within your own business to see how you can improve. Eloise Berry, Freeport The future most certainly is in our own hands To the editor: We watched a video. "The Mystery of the Three Clocks.' These clocks were not mechan­ ical or electric clocks. I guess we might call them natural clocks. Anyway, they were inter­ esting. They included "The Human Brain Clock," "The Cicada, or 17-year Locust Cock" and "The Chemical Clock." What I am trying to say is. it's about time to cekbrate Christmas and the coming of a New Year. Christmas means different things to differ­ ent people, depending on your age, your back­ ground. tradition and religion. In our part of the world the main thoughts seem io center around gifts, giving, eating, fellowship, and worship. This is also when we think about the end of another year and a new year, and all the concerns, such as accomplishments, failures, challenges, new technologies and whit's next, for better or for worse. I suppose we are all hoping and wishing for, "the better." 1 remind you the future is, as far as you and I can control it, in our hands. Therefore, it seems most practical and profitable for us to seek, "The Champion of Truth and Love and Life and Light and Power and Right-wise- I am overwhelmed by the law that goes like this. "For every effect there must be a suffi­ cient cause." Or "Do not be deceived, God is not m jeked; for whatever a man sows, that he will a’so reap" in Galatians 6:7. Let's take a look at the Giampion's accom­ plishments. His birth was foretold by some 700 years. "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son. and shall call His name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14.6. "For unto us a Child is bom. unto us a Son is given; Arid the gov­ ernment will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful. Counselor. Mighty God. Everlasting Father. Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end. Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom. To order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this." Isaiah 9:6­ 72. "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: "Behold. Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office-110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress ’ Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Gran holm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkhoiz @ senate.michigan gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What about the capture? What difference will Saddam's capture make in the overall sit­ uation in Iraq? the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us." Matthew 1:21-23. Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary." Luke 1:26-27. "Then Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I do not know a man?" And the angel answered and said to her. "The Holy Spirit will come upon you. and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God." Luke 1.34-35. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it* John 1: 1-5. 9 "That was the true light which gives light to every man coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him. and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were bcm not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:9-14. "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!' John 1:29. In His life on planet earth Jesus proved His Deity (Divinity & Eternity) by at least 37 recorded signs or miracles, proving His power over human life, the forces of nature and the spirit world. Then followed by His resurrec­ tion from the dead — "and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead." Romans 1:4. "Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? 'Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour." John 12:27. "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." John 15:13. "For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the right­ eousness of God in Him." 2 Corinthians 5:21. You see, the future is in our hands. Believe it (Him) or not? Rus Sarver, Hastings Ttx Hartinga Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMUMb,... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 a —a.— I-- — .-- J. -J- * *— jonn jacona rrvoanc ubcoce PreiKier.t Vice President Steven Jacoba SecrataryrtrMaurar -NEWSROOMDavid T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Sue Blank. Middleville: “I think resolving the situation in Iraq will still take a long time because he still has followers." “I think the situation is still going to be difficult because I don’t think the impact of his capture will be that great.” David Gaikema, Middleville: David Comeau, Middleville: Ginger Adgate, Caledonia: “I don’t think his cap­ ture will really have that much effect. He still has some control over the actions of those loyal to him.” “More than likely his capture will have no effect on how long it will take for the war in Iraq to end.” “Yes, I think his capture will have an effect. He won’t be ordering others to do his dirty work.” Sandra Ponsetto Susan Temere Cathy Rueter Maroe Westover ■ ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ada accepted Monday through Fnday 6.00 im. to 530 p m . Saturdays 830 im. to Noon “I don’t think his cap­ ture will have any effect” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs SMwreare RM: S2S pw yw h Ber, Cony $27 per year in adjoining countm $29 per year eteeahere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PAtaB MasSngs. Ml 49058C602 Second Oass Portage Part at Haeangs. Ml 48058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December IB. 2003 — Page 5 County Board is guilty of bulldozing County Board dictatorial in making appointments A moderate, well-respected member of the Barry County community last week asked. •'Remember fascism?” after reading the news of the County Board’s refusal to reappoint Jeff VanNortwick to the Parks and Recreation Commission. If you look up the word “fascism” in the dictionary, it says, “a government system led by a dictator having control, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism." The board's actions last week is as close as I ever want to get to this type of government. The pattern shown this year by the County Board majority in appointing people to boards and commissions is totally unacceptable to Barry County residents. Their dictatorial style and message tell us: If you don’t march in lockstep with us. we won’t let you into our spe­ cial. exclusive club. If you’re already on board, then we'll have you removed. A tight-knit “courthouse gang" is in control of Barry County government, and those who may have differing opinions are not welcome to question its deeds. VanNortwick’s ouster last week is just the latest in a series of board decisions to surround itself only with “yes men” or “yes women.” VanNortwick applied for reappointment to anotlier thrvc-ycar term, but was turned away, not because the board found a better candi­ date. but because VanNortwick has been regarded as a troublemaker. He has disagreed with the majority and has been outspoken in his criticism over lack of vision and planning. His successor, William Weissert. whose name County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie didn’t know well enough to pronounce correctly in a public meeting last week, is advised to go along and keep his mouth shut if he wants to slay on the Parks and Rec Commission beyond one term. VanNortwick*s commitment to Charlton Park is virtually unmatched. Few if any others on that commission have put in as much time as a volunteer. Few if any have his kind of expert­ ise in landscaping, a service he provided without charge for the historic Upjohn House. Apparently that doesn’t mean much to a board that does not tolerate dissent. Some privately have explained that VanNortwick is being punished because of his strong support of controversial former Director Peter Forsberg while overlooking the fact he more than anyone has welcomed and helped new Director George Shannon. But the rejection of VanNortwick is only the latest in the County Board’s disturbing pat­ tern of intolerance toward differences of opinion. Look at their record: • The refusal to even interview longtime volunteer Walter Forsberg for an open seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission last spring. It was very simply because he is Peter Forsberg’s father. • The reversal of a unanimous committee recommendation to appoint Donald Wiggins to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The committee voted 4-0 to recommend him. but the full County Board later voted 5-3 to deny his appointment, with Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James changing her vote and refusing to explain why. I think it was because Wiggins* wife was at odds with the board not long ago over building the new animal shelter and because the couple had voiced opposition to a shooting range near their home. • The refusal to appoint former County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson to a seat on the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee, even though there were three openings at the tine and he was the only applicant. It was no secret that Wilkinson, like VanNortwick, was an outspoken critic of board policies and decisions. Thougn be posed little if any threat to the County Board if he served on the Solid Waste Committee, his snub was the result of those previous disagreements Several months later, there still are two unfilled seats on the Solid Waste Committee. • The removal of Planning Commissioner James Kin.vey, though that move, unlike the other four, was justified because there were valid concerns raised about his performance and public behavior. Nevertheless, his friend Mackenzie veted with the minority to retain him. • The trend of suppressing dissent or trying to remove “troublemakers” from public office was most spectacularly demonstrated almost four years ago when the County Board, which then included Mackenzie. Clare Tripp and James, voted to eliminate the county surveyor’s office, largely because they don’t like Brian Reynolds’ politics. They bungled the job. how­ ever, and Reynolds won his legal challenge to file for the job regardless. Please note that the current board chairman is an attorney and should have known better. Barry County government is deteriorating into an ugly process of punishing “people we don’t like” or “people we don’t agree with.” The only way to eliminate this sorry slate of undemocratic affairs is to challenge the incumbents at the polls in the 2004 election. If you’ve ever considered running or know someone who would like to run. talk to them now. We need to find a way to throw the ras­ cals out in the next election cycle. The August primary isn't that far away. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics FOR SALE To the editor: I thought Charlton Park was finally going along smoothly, but now. wc have our high and mighty showing their little pointed heads again. Jeff Van Nortwick, Walter Forsberg, Doctor Peter Forsberg. Dee Lowell and Wes Robinson, dedicated people all. were bull­ dozed last week at the County Board of Commissioners’ meeting. There are “legal minds.” on the board, attorney wife, Clare Tripp (David Tripp was appointed to the County Building Authority on the motion of his spouse). Lawyers have led this country right down that slippery slope the last 15 years. How many in our midst are card-carrying ACLU members? A damn few are raising hell with the majority. Card carrying or not. you have a select few voted in. raising the hell I see committed. Sandy James, Tripp, and Ken Neil, should be voted out. as they always have an axe to grind. There is no “we” in that group, only “I say.” When the pompous lawyer Mackenzie says the county owns the park, you would think he had everything to do with it. Irv Charlton gave that land and his collection to the county to take care of. not to have a lawyer, (most of them rate with the used car salesmen and the politicians in Lansing and Washington, D.C.), to run as their own. Why isn’t there anyone left who feels that serving the county and city is a privilege as a civil servant, and is enough pay? They are on every committee, collecting a living, come hell or high water. I'm damned ashamed of what I see. hear and read. I would like to see representatives from each township serve to run the county, instead. By the way. years back Commissioner Ethel Bose, told us to “get the state police in,” “get state police in.” Well, you have them now! A lot full of cars and run the roads, fjjeed traps. They say there are lots of meth labs in Nativity honors reason for the season To the editor: I want to applaud the County of Barry and the City of Hastings. It’s nice to know that these two governments realize that one day they will answer to a higher authority. I’m speaking of the nativity scene at the courthouse. It's nice to live and serve in Barry County and the City of Hastings, knowing there arc some morals and ethics here. 1 know some people are offended by the nativity scene, quoting "separation of church and state." I shouldn't say "quoting" because our constitution does not say "separation of church and state’ anywhere in it As for the people who say if you allow the nativity scene you have to allow Buddhism or Islamic scenes as well, I say "bull." This country was not founded on Buddhism or Islam, it was founded on "Christianity." Those who are offended by this can go back to their own country. Our forefathers never intended for this country to come to this. They knew that God was the reason for our country to prosper as it has. Here are just a couple of quotes by our founding fathers: "It is the duty of nations as well as of men to own their dependence upon the overruling We must re-energize our recycling efforts To the editor. At one time. Michigan was a leader in the recycling effort. Sadly, we have fallen well below other stales to an all-time low recy­ cling rate of 20 percent. This is an issue that various groups have been battling, quite heatedly I should say, over the past couple of years, with each group voicing what direction they feel is right for our slate. I would like to commend the Michigan Beverage Container and Recycling Task Force for taking into consideration, the con­ cerns of the citizens, environmentalists and the food and beverage industry and proposing a comprehensive recycling program that I feel is a win-win situation for everyone. The bottom line is that we need to do something to improve our environment by reducing waste and litter v. nnout jeopardizing the via­ bility of Michigan businesses and our econo­ my. I hope others will grasp the importance of this issue and will urge their legislators to pass laws that will again make Michigan a leader in the recycling effort. Janine Dal man, Felpausch. Hastings power of God and to recognize the sublime "troth" announced in the Holy Scriptures and proved by all history, that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord." — Abraham Lincoln "Consider it an indispensable duty to close this last solemn act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of almighty God and those who have the superintendence of them into his holy keeping." — George Washington So in conclusion, thank you Barry County and the City of Hastings for having the courage to stand up for our morals and ethics of “this" country and for God. Jim Lee. Hastings Barry and Allegan County. I say spend your time on them, and save our youth and sal­ vage some of the elders, or is that too much of an effort? They answer to no one. park where they damn please, nothing but arrogance. They’re no more the idols of yesteryear. They have an ex-state cop in Lansing ask­ ing for more money, an ex-state cop now sheriff running over and putting back up mailboxes and baking raspberry pies. The commissioners could and should run the county on about one-third the money they tax you today. Thank God we have Ward Weiler to watch them and ask a few questions. Some of these hypocritical commissioners do not have the courtesy to listen and be respectful. Mr. Weiler is a lol sharper than most of the board, if not all. The Hastings City Council adopted an ordinance that prohibited concealed weapons in city-owned buildings, etc. Il had to be repealed without much fanfare. It was illegal and they couldn’t enforce it. That is some more liberal meddling in the lives of people. I just wish one of these lib­ eral pablum-pukers would need someone with concealed weapon to save their posteri­ ors. Mayor Frank Campbell is at fault also, for that decision. I hope he doesn't feel he has to run the county now as a commissioner. Heaven forbid. He’s been in politics long enough. Jeff Van Nortwick in the long run is prob­ ably going to be better off not putting up with the commissioners. Maybe he should run for commissioner. Same for Wes Robinson, and Walter Forsberg. Wall would sure make James squirm. Donald W Johnson. Middleville Christmas Holiday Deadlines for I reminder TteSunandN™ » hashngsBaNNER - Display Advertising Deadlines Thursday, December 18 at Noon. - Classified Deadlines for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday December 19 at Noon. 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PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S C ATHOUC CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowlinj. MI 49050. Pastor. Sieve OtaMesd. (616) 754-3021 church phone. Sunday Serna 9:30 ajn.; Sunday School 110 un.; Sunday Events Service 600 p.m.. Bible Study ft Prayer Time Wednesday mjhts 6:30 M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A missKwi of Sl Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 un. p.tn. Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott Church phone. 269­ www hopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007 Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours, WedJTbun.. 945-4995. Church website 9 a.m. to I p.m. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Esther A) Rusiell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p_m.. Sunday Masses 8 30 a.m. and 1100 a-m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastmp. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morum; Worship 10:45 a.m. Nuncry provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m. Wednesday ».dvities 7X3) pjn. are: Ratabotn <r. J J. Bible Quiz «es 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No a*a Imowelcome corners UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3183 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058 Rev. Bob Smith Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m ; Sunday School. 10 a.m. far all ages. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the WorU Wuie Anglican Coutmunion “ 315 W. Center St (comer ol J». Broadway and W Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe HI. Rector Mr F. William Vaetberj. Director of Music. Sunday Worship-8a.m. and 10 a.m Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 sun. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. SuMay Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 11.00 am. Morning Worth p Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7.00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastw Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Nanon Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 945 a.m_; Worship 11:00 un.; Evening Service at 600 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. QULMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-79 West Pasux Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 ajn.-11 ajn.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. M! 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling. Phone 616-721-1077 Pastor Dianne Docten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 ajn.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noop Saturday nights - Prase Services 1:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 ajn. Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Sonshine PreSchool (ages 3&4). Tuesday, Thursday from 9-11:30 ajn.. 12-2:30 pm. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pan.). Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 ft 8). Wednesday. 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. IIXX) un. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 p m. For more mfwmatioo call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Huuwick 9tt9604. Traditional, 1928 Book of Common Prayer used far all atavices. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sc - Aduh Mimstnes; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9.30 a.m Sunday School far all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pan.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6J0 p m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a_m. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery , children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spot-filled church Meetup at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 znmh of Assyria Rd . Narir. Jk. Mich. 49073 Sol Praise A Worship 10.30 am.. 600 p.m. Wed 6.30 pm Jesus Chib for boy-. ft girts ages 4-11 Patton David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's lose. “Where Everyone is Someone Special " For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1M6. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 1000 a.m.. Worshtp 1100 un. 600 pjn Wednesday: Bible Class 7X10 p.m.. Classes for afl ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 im. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 un. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these Leal businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43, Delton. Delton Booster Budding Pastor Junes McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.-nooo. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 S'ate Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brun Teed. Pastor of Counseling ft Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sunday School fa all ages 9.30 a-m. Adult classes: Dec. thro Feb. Don Acker leading, from the Bonanza series, where Little Joe, Ben. Adam and Hou will teach Bibk principles. Pastx Doo. discussing topics per­ taining to the Christmas Story as seen through the eyes of the prophet Isaiah. Pastor Bnan. a Young Adult Class.‘Cafe’Berta," “Hot Topira.’ Worship service 10:30 un. Kid s For Christ 10:30 un. (during warslup for (3ft4 yean) ft (5 yean thru 3rd grade). Quizzers 4:00 p.m. and Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 900 a.m. Scamps (Sana Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Sing'n Share (Adults/. Youth 6th-12di grades, and CLC (Christian Life Gub) 3 yrs. old thru 5th Grade. Senia Adult Coffee Hour. Thun 9:30-1100 a m CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS: Dec. 21st. 640 pan. Christmas Carol Sing. Join us for any oral of •ur Chrtotaas Activities. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E Noah Street Hastings. Phase 269-945 9414. Michael Anton. Pasta. Thursday. Dec. 11 - 3:45 pjn. Clapper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; 7.00 p.m. Adventurers; 7:00 p.m.. Choir; 700 p.m. Stewardship Committee. Friday. De. 12 - 6:30 IOXX) Rock Group. Middle School Lock-in. Saturday. Dec. 13 - 11XX) a.m. Youth Ministry Prayer Tune; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Dec. 14 - BOO ft 10.45 un Holy Communion; 9.30 ajn. Sunday School. Baptism Preparation; 6.00­ 800 pjn. High School Youth Group. Monday. Dec. 15 - 700 p.m Women of Faith Christmas Party; 700 pjn. Vision Team. Tuesday. Dec. 16 600 p.m. Congregation Council (Meet at Church); 700 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Dec. 17 - 1000 am Healthy Families; 1000 a.m Wordwatchen. 600 p.m. Advent Supper. 100 pjn. Evening Prayer (Jesus Birthday Pmrty) HASTINGS FIRST I NITE!) METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) voyafemet Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Booma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 un. - Sunday School. 9:30 ajn. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Refreshments; 11XX) a.m. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Juma church is for ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7XX) p m Bell Choir rehearsal 8XX) Chancel Choir rehearsal THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7:00 pjn. prayer meeting in the lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadwav. Hastings. Mkh 49058 (269) 945-5463 Nelson E Lumm. In:enm Pasior Sunday Services - 9:-00 a.m Traditional Woship; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour in the Lounge. 10:10 a.m. Church School; 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worshtp The 9:00 Service is broad­ cast ovCT WBCH AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided fa both services. SPECIAL EVENTS: Dec. 18th NrohY Bedtime Stories; Dec. 21a Comratuuon Both Services • Willard Curtis. IM Rock Mas: Dec. 24th - IM FamRy Services w/Chrfetmas Program; 11^9 Chrfefi Canata; Dec. ISth • Merry Christmas. DOWLING - Mary Jane Jenks passed away in her home. Dec. 12,2OG3. to be with the Lord. She was 72, wow! She.sure did share her life with so many people! Mary Jane wr*s bom June 16, 1931 to Harvey and Clarabell McGarry, an only sis­ ter to Chai les and Jack. She was raised on a farm in the Banfield area, and continued to reside on the same dirt road most of her life. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1949. She was Aunt Murmie to many. A won­ derful wife of 43 years to Delbert A. caring mother to Jon Jenks, Bonnie (Steve) Stanley and Frank (Wendy) Jenks. A spoiling grand­ ma to her six grandkids who lived her dear­ ly, Lauren, Rachel, Matthew, Sarah, Colin and Terese. She worked in the fifties and early sixties at Westons, and then again for a few years recently at Burtrum Furs. Mostly, Mary Jane was a soul who found love, goodness, and hope in all things, espe­ cially with those people around her. She haa a creative spirit to sew and cross-stitch beautiful clothes, bears, blankets and such. While she always liked playing her moth­ er’s organ, the last few years she began tak­ ing lessons and it became a passion she found true joy ip. SH^enjoycd laying by the pool and floating arotffid under the sun. or just being out there while the neighbors came by for a swim. ‘ The gifts that Mary Jane, Mom, Aunt Murmie, and Grandma leave behind are plentiful and will continue to grow through the generations of families and friends in which she shared her days and years here. She loved, and she was loved. And now she will be remembered. Please join her family for visitation, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. A service and celebration for Mary Jane will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17,2003 at her church in Dowling, Country Chapel United Methodist. Burial in Banfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers die family would prefer donations to Barry Community Hospice, The American Lung Association or Country Chapel to support their ministry. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. I HASTINGS - Donald Lorenz Kosbar. age 75, of Hastings, went to be with his Lord and Savior Dec. 16. 2003. He was bom June 1, 1928 in Ionia, the son of Lorenz and Mildred (Craft) Kosbar. He married Donna Englerth Aug. 16, 1947 at Quimby Methodist Church in Hastings. Together they enjoyed 56 years of marriage. Don was employed with the Barry' County Road Commission for 40 years retiring in 1989. He farmed his own land for 37 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hastings. Don enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and traveling with his wife in their motor home. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and great gram-father. He is survived by bis lov.ng wife, Donna Kosbar, of Hastings; sons, Dc.nny and Ruth Kosbar of Hastings, Damon Kosbar of Hastings. David and Terri Kosbar of Grand Ledge, Darwin and Donna Kosbar of Delton, Donald and Kim Kosbar of Lowell, Dean and Renee Kosbar of Hastings; daughters, Deanna and Mark Case of Greenville. Denise and Gregg Miller of Freeport; sisters. Betty and Tom Kidder of Hastings, Pauline and Victor Osborn of Caledonia; half brothers. Lloyd and Bess Gross of Hastings, Stewart and Diane Gross of Hastings; half sisters, Glenda and Dennis Stevens of Hastings, Joyce and Earl Stevens of Hastings; step brother. Gorden Hull of Hastings; step sisters. Genevieve and Howard Allen of Nashville. Mary Ann and Jim Hummel of Nashville; 21 grandchil­ dren; nine great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his par nts, Lorenz and Mildred Kosbar; step fathers. Claude Gross and Sidney Hull; half sisters, Joann and Rachel; one granddaughter Marxian. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Dec. 19. 2003 at First Baptist Church in Hastings with Rev. Dan Currie and Rev. Ken Garner officiating. The family will receive friends and rela­ tives at the church Thursday 2-4 and 7-8:30 p.m. Anyone wishing may make a memori­ al contribution to Don Kosbar Youth Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Lake Funeral Home. You may make online condolences at www.lakefuneralhomes.com. Patricia A. Truesdell| |Edna Wise| GRAND LEDGE - Patricia A. Truesdell, age 74. of Grand Ledge, passed away Wednesday. Dec. 10. 2003 at her home. She graduated from the University of Michigan and was employed as a dental hygienist for over 50 years, working for Alan Bush DDS for 26 years and most recently John Mashni DDS. She was respected and appreciated by her patients and her peers. Her cheerful smile and positive spirit touched and inspired her family and friends. She was an avid supporter of MSU Women’s basketball. She is survived by sons, Charles III (Barbara) of Eagle, and Bruce (Ada) of Miami Beach. Florida; daughters. Christine (Bradley) Shreve of Jenison and Teresa Truesdell of Kingston Springs. Tennessee; grandchildren, Therese, Alex. Nicole, Danielle. Anastasia; brother. Jack (Katie) O’Connor of Grand Ledge; two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Jr. in 1999. Memorial services will be held Saturday. Dec. 27, 2003 at I p.m. at Wacousta Community United Methodist Church. Pastor Lyle Heaton, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice. Arrangements are being handled by Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home. Grand Ledge. WOODLAND - Edna Wise, age 90, of Woodland, passed away at her home on Thursday. Dec. 11,2003. She was bom in Woodland Township on Sept. 4, 1913 to James and Mamie (Barnum) France. Edna graduated from Woodland High School in 1931 and married Norman L. Wise in 1937. For many years, Edna served as the Woodland librarian. For the past 40 years, she had lived on the family farm she loved so much. She is survived by her daughter. Anne Hageman of Tampa. FL; son, Norman (Lynn) Wise of Stuart, FL; grandchildren, Doug Hageman, Janea Hageman, and Erika Wise; and many loving nieces and nephews, including Mark and Michelle France and their family who faithfully looked after Edna. Her husband, Norman, and all seven of her brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. The family suggests that memorial contri­ butions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Donald Mehrer Murdoch was born in Detroit on Dec. 10,1924. He died at his home with Barry County Hospice care, at the age of 79, with his family at his side on Dec. 15, 2003. He is at peace in Our Lord’s House after many years of heart problems. Don spent 49 faithful and caring years as husband of Bernadette (Bernie) Quigley Murdoch and loving father of Sandra Murdoch of Cedar Springs, Joni (Michael) Powell of Rockford, Nancy (David) Allerding of Hastings, and Michelle (James) Kooistra of Hastings, grandfather of Joe (Michelle) Murdoch, Julie Quick, Kerri, Jenny, Rebecca and Michael Powell, Samantha and Scott Allerding. Nicholas Kooistra. great-grandfather of Bernadette Murdoch, Brieannc and Seth. He was preceded in death by his father. Donald Murdoch and mother, Evelyn Mehrer. A World War II veteran, he earned a purple heart at the Battle of the Bulge. He attended Cooley High School, Wayne State University and went into the lumber industry as his father and grandfather had before him. He loved his wife and children, Tilly the dog. and his pontoon boat on Algonquin Lake. He was past-elder, deacon and usher at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, a past-32nd Degree Shriner and past member of the Rotary and Elks Clubs. He was a peo­ ple person. Politics, cards, and dining out were some of his favorite things. Donald was friend to many, helper of all, with a quick wit and a sense of humor. He is gone but not for­ gotten. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Friday. Dec. 19,2003 at 11 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings with Rev. Willard Curtis officiating. Burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Charity of One’s Cnoice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. | Gay Lynn (Cummins) Federau I WOODLAND - Gay Lynn (Cummins) Federau, age 50, of Woodland, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Toesday after­ noon, Dec. 16,2003 after s brave battle with cancer. She is survived by her three loving sons, Jason. Travis, and Wyatt; grandson, Brandon, her father for the past 35 years, LaVon Bower, sisters, Pat Walkington, Mary (Ken) Harrington, and Jeannine (Dan) Echtinaw; brother, Ed (Janet) Cummins; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends. Ker parents, Horace Cummins and Evelyn Cummins Bower, preceded her in death. Gay was a 1972 graduate of Lakewood High School and an employee of Meijer Tor 30 years. She loved to fish and was the cap­ tain of her boat, Evie II. Gay was so loved in this world and will always be remembered for her beautiful smile. Your family will always love you to the moon and the stars and back again. Visitation with the family will be held at the Lakewood United Methodist Church on Friday, Dec. 19,2003 from 1-3 and 6-7 p.m. A memorial service with Pastor Darrel Bosworth officiating will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Lakewood United Methodist Church immediately following visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested lhat memorial contributions may be made to the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church (10005 E. Barnum Rd., Woodland. MI 48897). Arrangements are being handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Mary Lorraine Kikendall CHARLOTTE - Mary Lorraine Kikendall. 68, of Charlotte, died Dec. 15,2003. Mrs. Kikendall was bom Jan. 22, 1935 in Port Huron Township, the daughter of Alvin anu Dorothy (Alcorn) Moore. Mary was a former roller derby queen for the Port Huron Rockets and a former Powder Puff Demolition Derby Contestant. Mary is survived by her husband. Dale Kikendall of Charlotte; daughters, Carolyn (Larry) Siefert of Springport, Julia S.hamchom (Doug Foreman) of Olivet; step­ daughters, Kelly (Gary) Fowler of Springport. Anita (Brady) Robertson of Jackson; 13 grandchildren, Christopher, Juan. Jessica, James, Charles, Christina. David. Jacob, Joey, Austin. Nikki, Cheyanne, and Hunter, brother, Alvin (Mareleen) Moore and sister Carolyn Basnaw, all of Port Huron; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Barry Frasier in 1977. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003 at Pray funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Donald Green officiating. Internment will be at Lakeport Cemetery in Port Huron. Further information at www.prayfuneralcom. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. �|Elnora M. Rowland| KENTWOOD - Elnora M. Rowland, age 79, of Kentwood, passed into the presence of the Lord on Dec. 11,2003. She was bom in Campbell Township, Ionia County on April 30. 1924 to Harold and Mabie (Smith) Rowland. She was a graduate of Lake Odessa High School and Davenport business Institute. Elnora was a long-time member of Wealthy Park Baptist Church. She had worked for Lincoln Life Insurance Company and the City of Grand Rapids, where she served as secretary to the fire chief. Elnora is survived by her mother, Mabie, aged 102 and living at Luther Village; brother, Robert M. (Patricia) of Sebring. Florida, three nephews; one grand niece; and three grand nephews. Funeral services were at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Saturday Dec. 13 with Pastor Ken Young officiating. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggest­ ed that memorial contributions may be made to the Radio Bible Class. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Mary C. Nelson| VERMONTVILLE - Mary C Nelson, age 59. of Vermontville and formerly Elkhan. Indiana, died Saturday. Dec. 13, 2003 at Eaton County Medical Facility in Charlotte. Mrs. Nelson was bom on Oct. 10, 1944 in Elkhart, Indiana, the daughter of Marvin and Elizabeth (Wagoman) Sommers. She was raised in the Elkhart area and attended schools there. She was married to Teddy E. Nelson. She came to the Vermontville area approximate­ ly 16 years ago from Elkhart. Mrs. Nelson is survived by her husband. Teddy; daughters, Nanette (Wayne) Neff of Vermontville and Heidi (Kenneth) Bohl of Elkhart. Indiana; five grandchildren, Raymond, SheyAnne. Kody. Taylor, and Joulene; sister, Carrie Newell of Elkhart, Indiana; brothers. Larry Sommers and Herbert Sommers, both of Elkhart, Indiana. Services will be held at the StemmLawson Peterson Funeral Home in Elkhart. Indiana. Burial will be at the Oakridge Cemetery in Goshen. Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to L.E.S.EA. “Feed the Children Program” South Ecnd. Indiana. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Sages celebrate 60th wedding Woodgrove Parish remembers anniversary Randall Bertrand, artist, and Edith Grashuis with memorial honoring Carl Grashuis (1915*2003). longtime farmer Carl Grashuis Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish hon­ ored deceased fanner Carl Grashuis in a spe­ cial ceremony Sunday. Dec. 7. Woodgrove artist Randall Bertrand unveiled hisa colored pencil portrait from a photograph of Grashuis standing in a canola field. The photograph was taken by his woife, Edith Grashuis. Carl Grashuis was longtime member of Woodgrove Parish and engaged in farming near the Coats Grove church for more than 65 years. He often entertained at church din­ ners and talent shows by played the guitar and harmonica. Another photo of him standing in his canola field appeared on the cover of the Reminder in the summer of 1989. The drawing will hang in the memorial hallway with other drawings created by Bertrand to honor other dedicated Woodgrove Parish members. Pastor Roberta Shaffer commented. "These paintings remind us of the love and commitment to Christ of departed saints of our church. When we walk by and look at them, we are challenged to use our God-given gifts and talents in friendship and service to others." Bertrand's creations are unusually personal. ”1 try to catch something of the soul and spirit of the person and how they have influ­ ence me and other members of Woodgrove.” he said. Forrest and Florence Begcrow. who fur­ nished the flowers for the sanctuary from tneir Woodland garden until their deaths are remembered with drawings of gladiola and black-eye susans. A hand caressing an infant reminds church members of the gentle nature and care of Lyle Miller and a drawing of a soaring eagle with text from Isaiah 40:31 of the courage of his wife, Neva. Max Coat's woodwork talents and stewardship of Woodgrove Parish property is characterized by a drawing of his wood plane. Family members present for the Grashuis dedication were his wife, Edith; daughter Nancy Hamann and her son Michael of Holland; and. granddaughter Laura Kingma of Hastings and great grandson Dale Inverse of Wayland. Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish is located at 4887 C04Strove Road. .... Hastings. Its casual family-oriented wor­ ship sendees are al 10:30 a.m., with church school for all ages at 9:30. A newly remodeled nursery is available for al) services. CAA receives funds to help with fuel costs The Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan has received funding to help low-income citizens with deliverable fuel assistance through the Low Income home Energy Assistance program. A total of $131,303 is available and must be expended no later than March 31,2004. Mary Frisby, director of the CAA’s Housing and Support Services Department, raid. "This is a great opportunity for those families who have been trying to fill their fuel tanks to take advantage of this program. Many of our clients arc unable to fill their tanks and have trouble even getting the mini­ mum delivery during the winter season. We want to help those individuals through this program." The Community Action Agency is taking applications at CAA Barry County, 2031 N. Broadway/M-43, Hastings, (269) 945-1920, and the CAA Battle Creek Office. 169 Main SL. Battle Creek, (269) 965-7510. CAA's toll free number for Battle Creek is (877) 4-CAASCM (422-2726). Those who wish to apply for deliverable fuel (propane, fuel oil. wood, etc.) should call 211 in Battle Creek or bring proof of all household income if in othei CAA areas. Please call each location or the toll free num­ ber for days of intake iind office hours. The following income guidelines will be used to determine eligibility for these servic­ es. Family size of one. 150% Poverty Income Guidelines/Monthly. $l,122/month; two. ‘Cowboy Christmas' is Dec, 20 GIRL, Sydney Louise, daughter of a Steven and Sara Stancil of Ionia, born Nov. 28, 2003 at 1:15 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital of Grand Rapids. Weighing 9 lbs. and 19 inches long. Brothers Parker and Payton welcomed her home. Grandparents are Bill and Lorraine Freedlund of Freeport. Arnold Stancil of Grayling, and Keith and Cathy Martell of Gaylord. Great-grandparents are Nancy Chiodini of Shelby Township. Tho nas Stancil of Grayling and Helen Gibson of Maryland. The Pleasantview Family Church is plan­ ning “A Cowboy Christmas," written and arranged by Robert Sterling, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling. This unconventional version of the story of Jesus’ birth, is told with the humor and wis­ dom of okl Doctor Lucas Trotter (just plain ’Doc’ to his friends) from the days of the old west. Doc introduces everyone to the angel Gabriel, a six-gun totin’ masked man dressed in white. Gabriel tells Mary and Joseph the good news: They will bring God's own Son, the long-awaited light into their dark world. After the young couple brave their way across the Wyoming territory to the little town of Bethlehem. Mary gives birth to Jesu« in a livery stable. Finally. Gabriel and his heavenly posse announce the Good News to a rowdy bunch of cowboys, working their herd on nearby plains. The cowboys rush off to see this newborn Savior the angels sing about, and the celebration of the Gospel begins. Pleasantview Choir and Drama Team also will be part of the presentation. Guests and attendees are invited to stay for refreshments after the musical. BOY, Carson Jack, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 5, 2003 at 7:45 p.m. to Adam and Jennifer Salisbury of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. $l,515/month; three, $l,908/month; four. $2.300/month; and five, $2,693/month. For each additional family member add $393 per month. The Community ActioG Agency of South Central Michigan is a locally based, private non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services to low- and moderate­ income residents of Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St Joseph counties. CAA's programs include Early Head Start, Head Start. Foster Grandparent Program. Housing and Support Services, and Senior Food and Nutritional Services. Newborn babies GIRL, Alyssa Jordan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 8.2003 at 1:29 p.m. to Craig and Tina Hamilton of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Jayden Robert Johnston, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 7, 2003 at 9:54 p.m. to Sarah Johnston of Hastings and Robert Giles of Ml Clemens. Weighing 7 lbs. 8.5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Reese Lewis, bom at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus, on Dec. 3, at 7:46 p.m. to Wendy and Robert Landes Jr. of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 1/4 inches long. Welcomed home by sister Grade Jo. age 2. Mr. and Mrs. R. Keith Sage of 904 W. Walnut St. of Hastings, will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan. I, 2004. Keith Sage and Elsie Edwards were high school sweethearts and were married on New Year’s Day, 1944, at 4 p.m. at her home in Hastings by Rev. S. Conger Hathaway of the First Presbyterian Church. Their children are Cindy Winters, Lola Tyler, Joyce Sage. Jacquelyn Barwin, and Janice Mascho. They have five grandchil­ dren, Todd, Rcnae, Grace, Laura and Rebecca. They will celebrate with a gathering of the family at Christmas time. BOY, Lucas Daniel, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 8. 2003 at 3:56 p.m. to Dawna and Mike Fekipausch of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. Deborah Anne Malloy and David Szymczak were united in marriage on Oct. 4, 2003 at St. Alphonsus Church in Grand Rapids. Parents of the couple are Patrick and Sally Malloy and Margaret and the late Norbert Szymczak. Matron of honor was Jean Fishman, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Lorraine Glaz, friend of the bride and groom. Linda Smith, sister of the bride and Sandra Melcher, sister of the bride. Best man was Steve Muma, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Rich Schweitzer, Ed Thome and Ed Zadvinsky’s, friends of the bride and groom. Flower girl was Melanie Melcher, niece of the bride. Ushers were Dan Szymczak and John Szymczak. Co-mistresses of the ceremony were Susan Miller, aunt of the bride and Darrie szym­ czak, sister-in-law of the groom. "he couple honeymooned at Walt Disney World, Florida and now reside in Lowell. Martin-Traver engagement told Ronald and Ann Martin of Hastings and Julie Hagc (Peter) Frank Traver (Lorraine) of Grosse Pointe Woods are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Stacey Noel Martin and Jeffrey Frederick Traver. Stacey is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Henry Ford Optimeyes. Jeff is a 1994 graduate of Grosse Pointe North High School and is currently employed at Roland Berger Consultants. A May 29, 2004 wedding is being planned. Marriage "licenses F Luke Ryan Cook. Hastings and Carrie Anne Bolthouse. Hastings. Eric Treavor Dodds. Delton and Amber Suzanne Noviskey. Delton. Larry Ivan McCue, Shelbyville and Cheryl Jean McCue, Shelbyville. Jason Charles Hoefler, Hastings and Casey Ilene Hansbarger, Hastings. James George Foote, Middleville and Julie Ann McCormick. Middleville. Laura Faulkner to turn 99 Laura Faulkner will be celebrating her 99th birthday, Dec. 24, 2003. She was bora Dec. 24, 1904 on a farm in Preston. County, W. Va., to Virginia and Henry H. McKinney. She married Carl Faulkner Feb. 7. 1923 and he passed away in 1973. She has two sons, Wayne and Robert, and a daughter. Irene. Since moving to Michigan she has been a member of First United Methodi-t Church, belongs to the U.M.W. and Hope Circles and has enjoyed working in the kitchen ’o prepare dinners for these groups. She makes mittens, plastic canvas items and baked goods for the bazaars. She prepares her own meals, loves baking and has flowers around her home and does her own yard work except for mowing. Until this month she drove to do her own errands and grocery shopping. Mayor Franklin L. Campbell City of Hastings GIRL, Emma Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 3, 2003 at 7:46 p.m. to Steven and Kathleen Barnhart of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Jenna Mae, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 2, 2003 at 2003 at 2:38 a.m. to Matthew and Michelle Patridge of Bedford. Weighing 7 Ib« 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, William Owen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 8. 2003 at 3:07 p.m. to William and Tammy Hall of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. Malloy-Szymczak wed PROFESSIONALS! The City will host a Coffee & Cake Reception for retiring Mayor Campbell in the City Hall Conference Room, located on the 2nd floor of Hastings City Hall on Monday. December 22, 2003, from 3 p.m. to 6 pm. PUaac itofi u, to taif to euuL tu* tucA! , • j. �Pag* 8 - Thursday. December 18. ?003 - The Hastings Banner Hake. OtHeAba On Sunday evening at 7 pm Central United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas program. "The First Leon." Children and youth arc the actors and singers. There will be a time ot fellowship following. •\ Red Cross bloodmobile will be in town Mundav Dec 22. from noon to s -V* pm. for last-of-the year blood donations. t he t>ot/tnuscuni will be open Saturday Dec. 2 from 10 a m. to 2 p.m. Mike Mc< ortney * ill be the host The genealogy library also will be open, with a volunteer present to aid any visitors who come seeking information The depot gift shop is still well stocked with pickles and relishes, books, cen­ tennial histories and mixing howls with a depot motif. One attraction is a display of the first shipment of commemorative bricks to be used on the walkway from the depot to the proposed freight house. Each is inscribed with a name. More can be entered at $120 each The trees with colored ornaments inscribed with names In memory will be on view Mort than 300 ornaments hang from the one large tree and two smaller trees. The Sebcwa. Center IMC will be '-ost for a ham dinner Saturday Dec. 20. froi 5 to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve senices will be held at Central L’MC at 7 p.m. next Wednesday wuh carols, scripture and the chancel choir. The Congregational church will hold its candlelight servict at 7 p m. Wednesday. Dec. 24 w ith a children's pageant also planned One improvement in town since the Tupper luike Street project is a new alley surface u hich extends from Tupper I.ake south on the alley right of way to parking lot of Village I .umber The (<rand Rapids Press carried an engage­ ment anmmncement for Jcrud Way Jackson. Lakewood graduate, and Kelly Gilroy of Grand Rapids. Jerud's parents are Rick and Trudy 'acksvn of Roscommon. Jerud also graduated from Grand Valley State University The bride-to-be is a graduate of Hope College and Western Michigan University, where she earned her master of arts degree. Beryl Setchfield. 87. a nephew of the late Iva Mosson, died Dec. 3. He was a cousin of Peg Cusack. Robert Mosson. Helen VanDyke and lean Matsig. A recent Lansing marriage license listed was for \arry Slone, age 66. and Paula Lynne Blanchard. 58 both of East Lansing. The lady ha?’ a very familiar name. With Grand Valley State University earn­ ing a third straight trip to a Division II nation­ al championship bow l game in Florence. Ala., the college's band went along last Saturday afternoon The musical group included Jackie Cunningham. So. for the third consecutive year. Ron and Christine Cunningham had an earls winter trip south for the weekend. The bonus is that GVSU brought home its second consecutive championship trophy. W'jrice.s from several churches and some individuals descended on Fellowship Hall Wednesday to begin sorting hundicds of tins of canned food bought from the several schools in Lakewood school district. These plus the purchased food from Second Harvest were then distributed Wednesday and Thursday into the individual boxes. Funds used by Lakewood Community Council come in part from the spring CROP Walk. Twentyfive percent of the CROP funds are returned to the local community to fight hunger. On Thursday, many workers were busy bagging apples from the Clarksville Experimental Station. Twin City Foods plays a pivotal role in the project Also. Carl s Supermarket pro­ vides much assistance They always lend a fleet of old model shopping cartel packing Radiant Color and Brilliant Highlights to# $35.99 Great Gift Ideas from $14.95 REDKEN T1GI Amo.^or, Crew Tanning Gift Bag only $20.00 includes 10 tans ; QlCtimcdc S Treat yourself or someone you lave! - A Day of Relaxation SPEC1AL SPA PACKAGE INCLUDES A 1 HOUR MASSAGE. SPA PEDICURE & MANICURE AND A WONDERFUL CHAMPAGNE LUNCH. ALL FOR ONLY Sgg Limited Time Offer GIFT CERTIFICATES (P AVAILABLE bags and other items needed for the project to be successful. Two veteran workers were sidelined during many weeks of 2003 by health concerns so they could not do their usual work on the floor every day. However. Ed Reiser came on Thursday with his walker, took a perch on a high stool and spent two hours folding messages, which he then stuffed into envelopes for each family. Come Saturday, he and Marie Haskins took their posts behind the kitchen counter and filled plastic bags with frozen items which were to go to each family. Despite their orthopedic limitations they found a way to be part of the project. In years past they have been the busy bees sorting and peddling the canned goods. Another bonus is that ladies of the Congregational Church provide cookies for the workers in mid-week. On Saturday a few boxes were returned because the recipients were not at home or could not be found. Possibly they moved after submitting the application or possibly they provided poor directions Sunday's GR Press had a feature story about Mark Potter and his outstanding light display on Burlingame in Wyoming. Mark and his parents ran the Lake Odessa green­ house for sex oral years and he was a key fig­ ure m the luike Odessa Ambulance service. In total, he uses more than 54.000 lights. He has the features of the twelve Days of Christmas in lights as well as a 2,000 light camel. 12,000 lights in a nativity set, a ten-foot tall Nutcracker, two palm trees each 10 feet high. He told a reporter that he ^*its fan mail about his displays every year. Christmas Eve is the time for luminaries to be lighted. If is worth a drive to see the light­ ed streets of Woodland on Christmas Eve and any night during the week the spectacular sight at the Art and Della Meade farm just cast of Woodland. The annual Christmas Collage Concert was held at the high school gym Sunday after­ noon. This concert flows seamlessly between the vocal groups and the band. Choir director Vallory Bunday al the west end of fae gym with her singers on risers and band director David MacQueen in mid-gym directing the Symphonic Band, the Jazz Band and the con­ cert band in turn use synchronized directions so the flow of music is endless in each seg­ ment of the program. This week's two-hour concert had four breaks so the audience could stand and stretch. At the end of the concert, tlie men's chorus, the women's chorus and Vagabonds combined with band accompani­ ment on a medley that included "0 Come All Ye Faithful." In keeping with tradition begun by Dr. Robert Oster, the singing alumni were invited to join today's singers in their choral arrangement of “Silent Night." By 4:30 on a December night, the I jghl outside has faded to pear darkness, w hich 2ds to the ambiance of the dramatic ending. On Sunday, the service at Central UMC opened with a musical treat from two fami­ lies. Christi. Cori and Lindsey Hemming, along with the French daughters Amanda and Krystal Handley sang a lovely arrangement of “Minuet Noel ’’ The three college girls invit­ ed their younger sisters to join them. Mane Pickens suffered a fall and is now in Pennock hospital following surgery for a bro­ ken hip. Attorney Bill Davis of Portland brought a fine array of railroad souvenirs for the pleas­ ure of the local historical society. He had sev­ eral framed photographs of the Lake Odessa Depot among them. He also had some vintage maps showing the early rail lines. His stories of the development of the lines was fascinat­ ing. In this immediate area, the items shipped bv rail are grain at Clarksville, grain and frozen foods at Lake Odessa, grain at Mulliken and goods from East Jordan Iron Works. Driver-Owner Operator i Owner Operators & Fleet Owners Wanted Daily Dedicated runs available in your area. 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I was at her house all hours to cook, clean and. when necessary, stay with her till the EMTs arrived. Her apartment was so filthy, I am surprised the building manager is willing to let her back in. She is a hazard to lierself and others. Mom's doctor agrees she can leave the facility as long as she abides by the discharge plan. Mom is telling the doctor what he wants to hear. She absolutely cannot manage on her own. I have tried to reason with my mother, but she is determined to do this. I've told her that I will not, under any circumstances, help her move, nor will I refurnish her apartment. (She sold everything when she left the place.) Mom believes if ’hings don't work out, the nursing home will take her back whenever she wants. Frankly, I don't think she is entire­ ly rational. Her living with me is not an option. I sought advice from a counselor, who advised me to get legal help. I also plan to call her doctor, I understand Mom's desire to live her own life, but I cant handle this. Any advice? - Arizona Daughter. Dear Daughter Talking to Mom's doctor and filling him in is a good idea. Also, ask the lawyer about having you named Mom's conservator, which allows you to make decisions on her behalf. However, if Mom is deemed mentally competent and her doctor still believes she is physically capable of moving out, there's not much you can do. Since taking care of her is too great a burden for you. check the local elder care services and find out if she is eligible for regular household help. The doctor can give you some references, or contact the Department on Aging in your area. Fill in work gap? Dear Annie: Seven years ago. I suffered a severe nervous breakdown and was suicidal. I was hospitalized, and now, many medications and therapy sessions later, I am slowly mak­ ing progress. I haven't held a job since this happened. My question is, how do 1 tell employers, verbally and on my resume, why I haven't worked for seven years? — Looking Toward My Future Dear Future: You do not owe your future employers detailed information about your lack of employment If they ask, simply say you were sick and unable to work. (By the way, it might ease your transition back into the work force if you start out with part-time or temporary work, and develop a more cur­ rent job history.) Selected gifts Dear Annie: It is almost Christmas, and I am sitting at work, extremely upset at the gall of my co-workers and other people who find it necessary to bring gifts for a select few peo­ ple. This is a small office. All week, gifts have appealed on some desks, but not everyone's. It is extremely hurtful for those not on the receiving end. May 1 make a suggestion? Gifts should not be exchanged at work if you are not going to give to everyone. 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The problem is, Steven is not happy. He puts up a good front, but he admitted 10 yean ago that he never has been in love with me. We went for counseling briefly and tried mar­ riage retreats, but we couldn't connect in a deep way. Five years ago. Steven met a woman with whom he shared all the feelings he never had for me. I chose not to interfere with this extra­ marital affair because I thought it was helping Steven. When Steven wanted a divorce, how­ ever, we went for counseling again in an attempt to salvage our marriage. Steven now says he wants to work it out, but I am convinced he is only going through the motions because he is afraid our daughter will never speak to him again if be divorces me. He's probably right Our daughter has had problems in the past, and she is struggling to be more independent. I fear a divorce will cause her to lose respect for her father and she will never recover. I still love Steven, but I am tired of feeling that I am not good enough for him and angry that he cannot seem to realize w hat a worth­ while life he has with me. Please advise me. - St Petersburg, Fla. Dear St. Petersburg: Yodcahnot make Steven appreciate the life he has with you. and waiting for him to come around is like beating your head against a wall. If you still want him, even though he is in love with someone else, continue with counseling. You must decide if this illusory marriage is worth maintaining for the sake of your grown daughter. It certainly isn't doing much for you ot Steven. Stepson revisited Dear Annie: Thank you for telling "Fed Up Stepmom" not to give up. She said her 14year-old stepson was impossible and had behavior problems al school. My stepson. "Jon." came to us at age 12, after his mother gave up on him. Jon lied, stole and worse. We put him in therapy, and I practiced tough love, reinforcing his responsibility for his actions but assuring him I would always be there for him. Two years ago. this "son of my heart" thanked me. He believes be might be dead if I hadn't stuck it out. As hard as it is for "Stepmom." she can take a break from his problems. He must live with himself every moment. - Been There Dear Been There: Thank you for the encouragement. Here's one more: Dear Annie: This 14-year-old stepson could very well be suffering from a mental ill­ ness. I am the assistant director of a support group for parents of children like this. In the last five to 10 years, it has been recognized that such behavior can be a symptom of ADHD or bipolar disorder. In many cases, medication is necessary. I strongly recommend that this boy be seen by a child and adolescent psychiatrist (This is a medical doctor specializing in psychiatry with additional training in child and adoles­ cent disorders.) If the family cannot afford it, they should request an IEP (Individual Education Plan) meeting with the school and ask for neuropsychological testing. For more information on these conditions, your readers can visit bpkids.org (Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation), www.nami.org (National Alliance for the Mentally III) and www.nimh.nih.gov (National Mental Health Institute). The soon­ er this child receives medical treatment, the better the outcome will be. - Janet Williams, POWER (Parents Offering Wisdom Enrichment and Resources), Jacksonville. Fla. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwxreators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 18. 2003 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... A tragedy in Barry County By Joyce Weinbrecht On a June day in 1955. there was a landslide in the gravel pit located on the Stcenbock farm on (Old) M-37. Section 12. Rutland Township. West State Road. At about 11:30 a.m. Mrs. Henry Stcenbock went down to the gravel pit but saw no one on the south end of the pit where the screening operation was in operation. She saw nothing unusual at that time. She just felt the men were working at a different spot. She returned home without further checking. This was less than a mile from the pit. But when her husband ami sons didn’t come home for lunch she called Sheriff Leon Doster because this was unusual Sheriff Doster arrived at the scene at about 1:10 in the afternoon and saw where the slide had occurred. The north bank of the pit had given way for a distance of about 40 to 50 feet. The gravel slid across the entire floor of the pit and piled up eight feet deep for 30 feet against the south wall. Against the nonh wall it was against the 80 foot side of the pit. The pit is 150 feet wide and 600 feet long. On tl»e floor of the pit there was a power shovel. It was pul into operation in the first frantic attempt to get the men out. But on the second shovelful, it partly decapitated one of the victims and that effort was abandoned. Tim Wismer. 33, Barry County juvenile agent, went into the pit and dug out the body of Vemon Stcenbock. Other volunteers with shov­ els removed two more bodies after hours of dig­ ging. A crowd of several hundreds gathered to watch with horror the attempts to recover the four men. Power cranes were brought in to help with the recovery efforts. It seemed from the way the bodies of the men were positioned that the men had run tow... I the wall of the pit in an attempt to get out of the avalanche. A passerby had seen all four men at the grav­ el pit at about 10:45 a.m. Henry Stcenbock had come from the Detroit area and had operated the gravel pit for about six years. His sons, Vemon. age 28. the father of two children, and Roy, who was single, worked at the pit with their father. The fourth man was Eddie Lewis age. 24. of Middleville, who was a truck driver, in business for himself, who had come to the pit to gel a, truckload of gravel. Lewis was the father of two sons. He had amended Middleville High School and served m the Navy during World War 11. Vemon and Roy Stcenbock were bom in Detroit. Vemon had been in business with his father since his youth. Roy was not married. He had attended Hastings High School and served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He had joined in his father ’s business following his discharge from the military. By Thursday night, volunteers, directed by Sheriff Doster, had removed tlie bodies of Henry Steenbock. 58. Vemon Steenbock and Edward Lewis. Nearly exhausted from the long day Sheriff Doster painted the following word picture “The four men were all in the pit together. They apparently saw the whole north wall of the pit begin to cave in and ran as fast and as far as they could until they were stopped by the south wall of the canyon. There they were over­ taken by the landslide and buried alive." All of the Ixxlies. he said were found in an upright position. Had they been able to jump up the south wall momentarily as the slide rolled relentlessly toward them they might have been saved. There were no eye witnesses to this tragedy, and Doster could only conjecture what hap­ pened. One theory was that Vemon and Roy were buried first and that Henry and Edward attempted to extricate them. Footprints found on the south wall of the pit sort of support this theory However, there were no witnesses, as slated before. Cave-ms at gravel pits arc not uncommon and are a source of fear in the industry. Henn Stcenbock had been caught in one more than a year before this and was able to get himself out. The body of Vemon Stcenbock was closest to the surface. He was covered by only about two feet of earth. Tire others were deeper into the sand and gravel. The recovery of Roy Steenbock was a dra­ matic climax to the tragedy. His red shin was uncovered by the drag line scoop, which had been brought to the scene to aid in the search. Three volunteers. Ed Erway, William Moure and Burton Ebersole with ropes fastened to their bodies, edged their way into the dangerous pit with shovels to uncover the rest of the body. The three volunteers were in constant danger from further landslides as they worked. Roy Steenbock’s body was about 40 feet west and a bit north of where the other three bodies were found The search for Roy went on into the night on Thursday and on into Friday morning. There was a full moon, which cast eerie shadows that mingled with the glare of the emergency arc lights as the volunteers continued to struggle with the power excavating equipment and hand shovels throughout the night The other three had been recovered before dark on Thursday. They had been found buried close together in the pit Hundreds of spectators gathered from miles around, standing in silence and often in prayer as the work continued. They were warned repeatedly to stiy iUky from the fedgtk bf’ifie pit because there was potential for further land slides and danger to the searches. There were women with babes in arms holding vigil as well as children who were silently watching. Neighbor women set up a lunch counter and supplied the workers with food and hot coffee as the night wore grimly on. There was a terrible fear among the volun teers working in the pit that they would dis­ member the body as they moved the tons of gravel and sand carefully searching the area. Several hundred yards away the moonbeams and the arc lights reflected off uf Bullhead Lake adding to the solemn picture. Traffic on M-37 (West Stale Road) leading from Hastings and Middleville all day and all night. The Morton Young Sea Scout Ship of Hastings came out to direct traffic. Mrs. Steenbock was in a state of shock. Her A power shovel moves gravel to recov­ er bodies. world had collapsed in a matter of minutes. She had lost her husband and her two foster sons. Family members, the wives of Vemon Steenbock and Edward Lewis, and friends of the men gathered on the rear porch of the near­ by Steenbock home, waiting for the search to be over. The body of Roy Steenbock was not recov­ ered until 3:35 p.m. on Friday, more than 24 hours following the cave in. Metal detectors loaned by Consumers did not find anything. However, early Friday morning workers located an object with the use of long probes and con­ centrated the search on this area. Workers were lowered into the pit by ropes fastened to cranes, and manned by three or four men above the rim of the pit. to prevent them from also becoming buried. Only three workers at a time were allowed to go down to the site to prevent further disaster. It was suspected that the men were preparing to set off a dynamite charge as Henry Steenbock was fearful just such a landslide and was plan­ ning to prevent it by dynamiting it so it would fall into the pit. They never got that chance. however. As the last body was carried out of the pit area on Friday, the large caterpillar equipment rumbled out of the farm yard, the crowds dwin­ dled and all became quiet except for the con­ stant trickle of sand and pebbles drifting down into the pit. ■ The Steenbock bodies were ftrffldVbd to Walidorf-MacArmtir funeral home in Hastings. Edu ard Lewis was taken to Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville for interment Sheriff Doster, exhausted from the long siege, gave thanks to those who had helped, including the people who had loaned equip- The plat map of Rutland Township, 1945, showing where the gravel pit was. ment. such as Baldwin Brothers. Consumers Power Company, the State Highway Department, the County Highway Department, the Chy of Hastings Street Department. Homeiite Corporation of Grand Rapids and the Sea Scouts and those who served coffee and food to the workers. It was an intensive opera lion for all involved. Sources: Hastings Bunner Archives, Grand Rapids Heruld: Scrapbooks kept by Judge Lawrence E. Barnett, 1955 section. “A plan with unlimited family calling?! 'orTwhat? 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Hastings* vanity boys' basketball team fell to 0-2 Tuesday night when they were knocked off by Wayland in the O-K Go’d opener 62-56 in overtime. The Saxons managed just two points in the extra session after battling back early in the second half, and taking a 48-44 lead into the fourth quarter. Wayland jumped out of the gates to take a 18-6 advantage after one period, and the Saxon guard Scott Larsen races the ball up court Friday night as he’s cnased by Lakewood junior Tyler Beglin. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons had to battle back. Hastings was led by Drew Whitney who poured in 22 points, before he was slowed by an injury. Josh Maurer and Tyler Tuthill each tossed in seven points for the Saxons, while Joey Aspinall and Justin Pratt each added eight Mike Rader led Wayland with 25 points. The Saxons will try to avoid heading into the holiday break at 0-3 when they travel to Middleville to take on die Trojans Friday night in each teams' second league contest of the season The Trojans also fell in their conference opener, 80-69 to Holland Christian. Lakewood improved its record to 1-1 Friday with a 68-61 win in the Saxons’ season opener. “This was a much needed win for this young team.” said Viking coach Mark Farrell. "We played with a lot more intensity as a team.” Lakewood gained a 10-point advantage early in the second half, but Hastings always seemed to have an answer until the very end. A 3-pointer by the Saxons' Justin Pratt with 2:06 left to play gave Hastings a 61-59 lead, but Lakewood would go on a 9-0 run the rest of the way. Marc Miller gave Lakewood a 62-61 lead with 55 seconds remaining, and the Vikes were six of six from the free throw line the rest of the way. “We gave jp more points than we can afford to. but stepped it up offensively on the break when we needed it," said Farrell. “Hastings played hard and scrappy. They hit some big three’s too." The Saxons hit six three's in the game, compared to the Vikings* five, but Hastings’ always seemed to come at opportune times. The Saxons used the long shot to tie the game or take a lead three times in the second half. Whitney was hot from outside, going three for three from behind the arc. He finished the game with a team high 16 points. One of the biggest three's of the game was one the Saxons missed, and probably should­ n’t have taken. Hastings is a team with eight seniors, but junior Andrew Vincent saw a lot of time at guard. With 1:16 to play and the Saxons cling­ ing to a 61 -60 lead. Vincent who finished with 11 points, fired an open three that would have The Saxon student cheering section, and forward Drew Whitney watch with antkspation as one of the team’s six three pointers sails towards the rim in the second half at Lakewood Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) been a quality shot al a different point in the ball game or had it gone in. The Vikings came down the floor and took a 62-61 lead. The Vikings had a much improved shooting percentage over their opening contest. Lakewood shot 49-percent from the floor against Hastings, in large part to its ability to take advantage of its aize down low. Clint Tobias led Lakewood with 17 points. Travis Willard tossed in 15, and Marc Miller added six. On the outside, Tyler Beglin finished with 16 for Lakewood, while Corey Thelen added 12 points. Miller led the Vikings with nine rebounds, and also had three assists and three steals. Beglin had five rebounds, four assists and three steals. Aspinall finished with ten points for the Saxons, followed by Scott Larsen with nine, and Pratt with eight. Saxon junior Brandon Johnson looks to get the ball moving up court in a hurry during the first half of Hastings' 68-61 loss at Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Seat fillers needed soon: No experience necessary I don't want to speculate on the forecast for one of the six vanity girls' basketball pro­ grams 1 cover to make it to the state finals any time soon, but I do have something to say if one of them should make it. The whole town better hit the road to see the show. The sute girls* basketball championships saw their last action in Mount Pleasant, at least for a while, when the season ended a couple weekends ago. For the next two years the cham­ pionships will be played in the Breslin Center in East Lansing, a big, shiny, new college bas­ ketball arena on the campus of MSU. I’ve never been to a high school girls’ basketball championship. 1 noticed how for a week­ end each winter Mount Pleasant would feel like a metropolis as it filled with painted up cars, painted up fans, and dozens of young ball players. I can only imagine that things on the iruide of Rose Arena looked much the same as they did when the Chippewa men were playing, only without the sea of gold on the north end of the court. The place is cozy, but not small, and it can get very loud. The girls* tournament has averaged somewhere between 18,000 and 22.000 fans a season in its seven season a! Rose. The MHSAA plays the semifinals and finals at one site, and spreads the action out over six sessions, four semifinal sessions, and two finals sessions. Rose seats 5,200 fans. Divide the best six session total for the finals. 21,606 by six and you get an average of 3,601 fans per session. In other words, not quite enough to fill a MAC arena. Now they are going to try and fill the home of the biggest of the Big Ten teams. Why? That’s where the boys play. I’ve had enough of this. I’ve often thought that one of the biggest things that draws me towards sports is the fans. Watching the predictable reactions, and even better watching, and listening, for things they do to shock you. That’s why college kids join groups like the Izzone. the Cameron Crazies, and the Rose Rowdies. They want to be a part of that atmos­ phere. and of course they want the free T-shirt. It's great that the wrestlers get to go to the Palace of Auburn Hills for the individual finals, but they can’t hold a candle to the team finals where fans are packed together shoulder to shoulder in Battle Creek. It's no contest where I’d rather be. The Maple Valley versus Olivet girls’ district cosiest I saw a couple weeks ago was one of the best games I saw all year, or at least one where 1 had the most fun. It wasn't the play on the floor, it was the fans in the stands. So what now. the girls will get to play before what will appear to be a sparse crowd in the nearly 15,000 seat Breslin Center. They might even get to play there with lots of scats tarped off. like when they play college basketball games in giant sized domes like the Alamo, or RCA Dome. J guess I could ask them later, but I wonder if Jessie Buche at Lakewood was thinking things in Michigan are unfair for girls as she signed her letter of intent to play volleyball next FALL at George Washington University, or Caledonia’s Julie Slot as she signed a let­ ter to play basketball at Hillsdale in the WINTER. Maybe they did, or do? I bet its fun to sit inside the Silverdome and watch your team play, but wouldn't it be more fun somewhere where there wasn’t so much elbow room. It makes it look like nobody cares when they show an empty stadium on TV. Sure we know people care, it just doesn't seem like it. I guess that’s why the state football finals can be preempted and shown at 1:00 a.m. so nobody misses Red Wings Weekly. Mount Pleasant is closer to the center of the state, making things easier on teams heading down from the frozen north, and its only 45 minutes away from Lansing. I can’t think of any fans who would head to a game in Lansing, but wouldn’t have spent the extra minutes to see a game in Mount Pleasant. The MHSAA wants more fans, and it wants things to appear more fair. I know anything is possible. Bigger, bigger, bigger is better. Michigan State and Kentucky can fill Ford Field. Grand Valley State and Michigan Tech are going to try and fill the Big House. 1 wouldn't bet on Detroit Country Day and Saginaw Nouvel filling the Breslin for the girts’ championships, let alone Ishpeming Westwood and Michigan Center. Lakewood junior Corey Thelen (left) races his way around an Eaton Rapids defend­ er during action Tuesday night at LHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood D comes to life in time for CAAC 3 season Lakewood got back to what made it such a scary team at the end of last season, its defense, and scored its second victory of this season Tuesday. The Vikings scored a 54-42 win over Eaton Rapids to improve to 2-1. “This was a great team victory.” said Lakewood coach Mark Farrell. “Our defense was terrific. We defeated a very good team tonight with team defense.” The Vikings got in the Greyhounds faces all night. Tyler Beglin led Lakewood with three steals, while Pat Morris. Corey Thelen, and Clint Tobias each recorded two. Eaton Rapids biggest scoring quarter of the night came in the second when the Greyhounds put in 12 points. Tobias led the team offensively with 18 points. He knocked down four three pointers in the contest, and also had five rebounds and four assists. Tyler Beglin scored 14 points for the Vikes. and Corey Thelen tossed in nine. “Every player worked hard and as a team we played four complete quarters.” said Farrell. "Our bench responded when called upon end we had good balanced scoring." Travis Willard led the Vikings with eight rebounds, while Beglin topped his team with five assists. Mark Fransen ’cd all scorers for Eaton Rapids with 19 points. The Vikings will be going for their first road win of the season, in their first CAAC 3 game of the season, when they travel tc Haslett to take on the other Vikings Friday evening. Lakewood’s Clint Tobias powers his way through the lane for a shot in the first haff of the Vikings' victory Tuesday night over Eaton Rapids. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lions win SMAA opener Maple Valley improved its record to 1-1 Friday night with a 77-51 win over Webberville to tip-off SMAA play. “We just played a lot harder.” said Lion var­ sity boys’ basketball coach Jeff Webb. “Our press was more effective.” More effective than it was in last Tuesday night's loss to Middleville. Jason Beardslee provided another strong offensive performance for the Lions, tossing in 22 points. He also led the team with eight rebounds. The Lions came out hot in the second half. After taking a seven point lead into the break. Valley extended it to 20 points by outscoring the Spartans 22-9 in the third quarter. Valley connected on 10 of 20 3-point shots it took in the contest. Jordan Bursley knocked down four, and finished the night with 14 points. Webb said he was surprised that his team took 20 three's in the contest. “They were good looks.” said Webb. “When they’re making them it doesn't bother me. 1 guess some people say you can live or die by it We survived.” Lance Burpee had a solid all around game for the Lions, with six points, eight assists and four steals. Dustin Jones tossed in nine points for Valley, while Adam Gonser and Derek Ripley each added eight. The Lions hit the hardwood again Friday night when they host Morrice in the final contest before the holiday break. �____ The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 18. 2003 - Page 11 ‘We haven’t answered the bell,’ says Delton coach After winning their opening contest last Friday, the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team fell in its next two contests by a combined six points. Events that transpired on the free throw line cost the Panthers in losses to Parchment Tuesday and Jackson Northwest on Saturday. “It wasn't anything the referees did," said Delton coach Mike Mohn of Parchment’s 45 free throw attempts in its 60-56 win at Delton. “It was everything we didn’t do. We didn’t guard them. When we tried, we fouled them." Parchment connected on 28 of its 45 attempts from the foul line. Delton shot 12 free throws in the contest. It wasn’t the only reason it turned out to be a tough night for the host Panthers. • "We got smoked on the glass.” said Mohn. “We d’dn't box anybody out. They just kept coming and we didn’t stop them.” A pair of Parchment sophomores. Austin Patton and Alex Wolf led the way for their team. Patton poured in 24 points, while the point guard Wolf tossed in 11. Delton was led by the outside shooting of Nathan Farrell who tallied 17 points, includ- The Panthers* Tyler Blacken (center) gets ham.nered as he heads for the hoop in last Friday’s contest against Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central. (Photo by Linda Boyce) ing 5 3-pointers. Jeff Younglove added 13 points for DK. and Brandon Link contributed 10 points and seven rebounds. DK is now 1-2 overall with a 1-1 mark in the KVA. and the Panther coach is at least a little disappointed. “Expectations were a lot higher than that, and at this point we haven’t answered the bell” “It was a tough ball game. We need to get it together and figure out who wants to play and who wants to play hard, and box out, and rebound, and play tough basketball. We’re going to find out in the next couple days, and those who do will play Friday.” Part of the Delton practices which has been going well has been its own free throw shoot­ ing. but it didn't translate into the game action Saturday when the Panthers were knocked off by Jackson Northwest 52-50. The Panthers were just six of 13 from the stripe. If a few more of those fall, the last sec­ ond bucket by the Mounties’ 6'4 center Brett Devereaux wouldn’t have been enough to push his team past the Panthers. Devereaux dominated things inside late in the ball game, he finished with a game high 19 points, with 11 of them coming in the fourth quarter. Farrell was DK’s leading scorer with 17 points. Kris Oglesbee had a strong all around game with six points, seven rebounds. and three assists. Link added seven points and 12 rebounds for the Panthers. The Panthers started things out with a good first game, taking a 57-42 win over Hackett Catholic Centra) last Friday. “Everybody got into the act tonight,” said Mohn. “I’m just real happy. Everybody was kind of involved tonight. Everybody got to play tonight.” Farrell led Delton with 19 points. Link tossed in ten and pulled down nine rebounds, and Oglesbee added six points and 11 boards. The Panthers will be trying to get back to that kind of ball game when they host Paw Paw Friday night in the team’s final contest before the break. Delton’s* Donny Irving (right) maneu­ vers his body for a shot during Tuesday’s contest against Parchment. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Trojans pushed behind the arc in Maroon win Hastings’ varsity and “B” teams win varsity tourneys It was a great weekend to be a Saxon *^rSaxon WBHJWNKpain Cadillac (21), and tenth Creston (4). three different tournaments this weekend with great results. The varsity team won the Wyoming Park Tournament for the second year in a row. while ‘B’ team took first place honors at the Olivet Varsity Tournament. “We arc really wrestling well right now,” said Saxon head coach Mike Goggins. Winning championships at Wyoming Park were Jeff Alien 125. Chad Ferguson 130, Matt Lipstraw 145. Scott Redman 152. Dan Biair 171. and Jake Armour 275. P’acing second w» Rusty Burgdorf 103. RJ Morgan 112, Steve Case 119, Tom Rowse 135, and Ryan Ferguson 140. Kyle Quada 160 finished third, and placing fourth was Mike Morehouse 189. Final team standings at Wyoming Park had Hastings first (242.5), second Pine River (170), third Zeeland (152), fourth Wyoming Park (147J), fifth Kcnowa Hills (71). sixth Haslett (54.5), seventh GR Catholic Central (42J), eighth Godwin Heights (38.5), ninth fcated wrestler to win in the finals.” said Goggins. “With 11 wrestlers in the finals and two in the consolation finals it really was a total team effort.” The Saxons will be at home under the spot­ light Thursday for match-ups against Galesburg-Augusta and West Catholic. IV Wrestling begins at 5:30 with Varsity matches to follow. The varsity will be looking to improve upon its 2-0 dual meet record. Winning championships at Olivet's tourna­ ment were Tim Aspinall 103. Tyler Heath 125. and Richard Harper 135. Placing second was Tim Bowerman 119. Saxons Jeremy Redman 112, Mitch Gahan 130, Lee Selby 140. Caleb Case 145, and Ashtin King 152 each finished third. “The fact that we can take our B team to a Varsity tournament and win really speaks to our overall depth." said coach Dennis Redman. Final standings for the “B” Team at Olivet Hastings’ varsity “B' team poses with its hardware after winning the Olivet varsity tournament Saturday, one of two tournaments Saxon wrestling teams won over the weekend. (Photo by Jeanette Healy) were first Hastings “B” (154.5). second Byron (138), third Mattawan (131), fourth Olivet (120). fifth Hillsdale (179.5). sixth Lakewood “B” (94). seventh Bellevue 179). eighth Saline “B” (78). ninth Bangor (71). tenth Duran (64). 11th Parchment (58). and 12th Webberville (25). . At the Delton Tournament Saturday, the JV Trojans don’t want to get too excited about their early season success by Brett Bremer Sports Editor TK varsity wrestling coaches Tom Lehman and Scott Marvin are holding back any excite­ ment the} might have about this season’s Trojan team. The Trojans arc 4-0 in dual meets, and have won the two tournaments they’ve been entered in this winter including Saturday's championship at the Jeff Lehman Memorial in Middleville. “If we’d have won all 14 flight champi­ onships on pins, then we’d be where we want,” said Lehman. The Trojans only won seven of the flight championships, and only four of them were by pin. The Trojans medaled in all 14 flights. That’s just the TK ’Black’ squad. The TK ‘Orange quad finished fourth in the eight team tournament, with eight wrestlers medaling. “It was really good for our young kids to wrestle this many matches.” said Lehman. “I’m real pleased with the way we wrestled. In every flight where ,Me had a senior win it, we had a freshman or sophomore who placed.” Winning championships for TK were Justin Lewis at 119, Brian Cuneo at 145, Kalani Garber 152. Dayne Fletke 160. Andrew Reeder 17), Eric Reeder 189. and Adam Loveless 215. Between the two teams, six Trojans fin­ ished in second place, three in third, and six in fourth. At 119. 152, and 160 Trojans faced off against each other for the championship. Lewis pinned Mike Gurski at 119. Garber took an 8-1 decision for the Black at 152 over Chris Humphrey, and Fletke was able to pin I Ben Ybema in the 160 pound championship. Other wrestlers finishing in second place for TK were Mike McKeown. Ryan Fletke 140. and Man Potter 275 Placing in third for TK were Brett Tinker 103, Tom Winwright 112. Nate McMurry 130. and Scott Brown 135. Fourth place medals were won by the Trojans' Mike Hooper 125. Tim Hall 140. Troy Hughes 145. Sean Barrett 171. and Derrick Brock 275. ’ Overall team scores for the day were TK Black 254.5, Fruitport 129. Holland 114.5, TK Orange 101. Dexter 89.5. Maple Valley 77. Grandville B 37. and Portland 32. Maple Valley had four medalists Saturday at the Jeff Lehman Memorial. The Lions continue to shine in the middle weights. Kevin Fassett took the tournament tide at 135 pounds. Ben Boss won at 140. and Joey Desrochers finished fourth at 130. Valley’s other medalist was Chris Morris, who placed second at 171. Fassett was 34) on the day with three pins, while Boss went 2-0 with two pins. Things did get marginally tougher for Fassett as the day went on. He opened the day by putting Middleville's Travis Dykstra on his back in 1:37. then pinned Mike Bass of Grandville in 2:54. In the final round Fassett pinned Holland’s Dustin Valkema in 4:44. Both Boss’ wins came over opponents from Middleville. First be beat the Orange squad’s Tim Hall with a :20 pin. then topped Ryan Fletke of the Black squad in the final with a pin in 3:45. Morris pinned TK Orange's Sean Barrett in 3:43 in the semifinals at 171. then fell in the championship to TK Black's Andrew Reeder Panther Brandon Link reaches over the Hackett defense for two points in Delton’s loss to the Irish last Friday night. (Photo by L»nda Boyce) 15-0. The Trojans third and fourth dual meet wins of the season came Thursday at Rockford, as TK topped the host Rams as well as Allendale. The Trojans aren’t really ready to get loo excited about those wins either. “We just got lucky recently,” said Marvin. It must have been luck that helped the Trojans to five pins in a 45-21 over the hosts from Rockford. Cuneo, Garber. Dayne Fletke, Loveless, and Potter each pined their opponents against Rockford. The Trojans also got a 5-1 win from Andrew Reeder at 171. and a 4-1 win from Eric Reeder at 189. Lewis and McKeown both won decisions, as did Bowerman. “It’s one of tliose things where Rockford is always a good test of where you arc this early in the year.” said Lehman. It looks like the Trojans arc in a good spot, although being in a good spot in December and being in a good spot in February are two different things. TK topped Allendale that same night 53­ 17. Ryan Fletke. Dayne Fletke. Eric Reeder. Loveless, and McKeown each scored pins against the Falcons. Garber and Andrew Reeder both scored technical falls against their opponents. Potter. Lewis, and McMurry all scored decisions, while Tim Hall took an 11-2 major decision at 140 pounds. The Trojans next take to the mats when they host the TK Duals Saturday. December 27. I wrestlers also did very well. Earning first place medals were Jackson Hoke. Jordan Carley, Gary Willivize. Justin Jorgensen. Eric Duits and David Smith. Placing second were Kyle While, Jordan T^JI, Cory Gardner. Eric Iberle. John Rogers. Sarah Walker, and Scott White. Correction: In last week’s Banner story, the time of Friday’s women's basketball contest between Western Michigan University and Utah Stale was incorrectly announced. Hastings’ Virgina Jennings and theUtah State Aggies arc set to lip off with the Broncos at 7 p.m. There VMe'X? warm wfc«ne for the.TK varsity boys’ basketball team tn its first O-K Gold contest ever. Holland Christian is happy with the way it started in its new con­ ference though. The Maroons took an 80-69 win over the visiting Trojans in the battle between two of the conference’s newcomers. The Trojans had a one-point lead early in the second period, but Holland Christian went on a 25-12 run to end the first half. TK was able to claw its way back into the contest with the help of eight three point bas­ kets in the game. Chase VandenBerg and Brett Knight each knocked down two behind the arc for the Trojans. They were Knight’s onh six points of the contest. Holland Christians' size made things tough for the Trojans down low. Even the Trojan’s 6’3 junior center Trevor Manning got into the act, knocking down a three in the game. • Jon Yeazel led the Trojans with 18 points, followed by VandenBerg and Manning 13 apiece. Mark Rolison finished with 12. The Trojans had pulled back to within four by the end of the third quarter, but the Maroons were able gain that ground back in the fourth. Holland Christian was led by Tony Gugino who poured in 20 points. Ted Rosendahl tossed in 18 for the Maroons. TK looks for its first Gold win again Friday when it hosts the 0-2 Hastings Saxons, tip-off is set for 7 p.m. DK keeps cruisin’ with wins over Valley and Parchment Delton improved its dual meet record for the season to 8-1 with- a pair of victories in contests last Thursday against Parchment and Maple Valley. The Panther first victory came by way of a 54-27 score against their KVA rivals from Parchment. DK got a pin from Brett Bissett at 125 in 2:52 against Parchment's Mike Evans, and one by Jeremy Harrington at 1:42 of the 135 pound match, then the Panthers went on to score six points in every match from 145 on up. Delton got help from voids in the Parchment line-up at 152. 160. 171, and 189. Those wins went to the Panthers’ John Holtman. Clay Drcwyor. Cory Bourdo. and Jim Sweat. Jason VanDyk at 145. Eric Ryan at 215. and Dustin Morgan at 275 each scored pins in their matches for DK. The Panthers' 48-313 win over Maple Valley pushed the Lions’ dual meet record to 2-2 on the season. Again, the Panthers had to give up points with voids at 103. and 112. and take on the tough middle weights from Maple Valley, but the top end of the line-up was able to carry the day for Delton. Delton won six of the seven matches abc.e the 1.ions’ two-time state qualifier Ben Boss al 140, who took a 9-0 decision over .Tyler Harris. VanDyk. Holtnian. Drcwyor, Sweat, and Morgan all won by pin. and Ryan won against a void. The Lions’ only victory in that stretch came from Chris Morris, who took a 14-10 decision over Bourdo at 171. The Panthers' Andrew Meade at 119. and Bissett at 125 each scored a pin in their match against Maple Valley. The Lions moved their dual meet record to 2-2 last Thursday with a win over Parchment and a loss to Delton Kellogg at Valley. Maple Valley topped Parchment 75-6. with Parchment’s only victory coming against a void at 275 for Valley. The Lions’ other two victories on the mat came from Joey Desrocners at 130 and Kevin Fassett at 135. Desrochers pinned Delton’s Chris Madill in 1:16, while Fassett put Harrington on his back in 3:32. The Panthers are wrestling at Bangor tonight, then will travel to Eau Claire for a tournament on Saturday. �Page 12 - Thursday, December 18. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Lakewood wrestlers down Mason’s Bulldogs by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Coaches like to say they’re taking their matches one at a time, never looking ahead. In fact, a banner on the wall of the Lakewood gymnasium Thursday night read. “Climbing to the top one team at a time.” But to be honest, some wins are bigger than others. Wins like the 32-20 victory the Viking var­ sity wrestling team took over its old CCL foes from Mason Thursday. “I expected a win, but 1 wasn't optimistic enough to expect more than a one point win," said Viking coach Bob Veitch after the match. How could you expect more over the defend­ ing state champions, and the team that shared the Capital Circuit League title with Lakewood last year? With the win, the Vikings’ improved their dual meet record on the season to 3-0. Things started at a perfect spot for the Vikings, 140-pounds where Jeff Vander Boon won an 8-6 decision. It just got better from there for the Vikings. At 145. Nathan Shoup took a 16-6 major decision, and Brandon Carpenter followed that up with a pin of Dave Strickland in 1:16 at 152. Lakewood had a 13-0 lead. Lakewood’s Alex Phillips would lose the 160 pound match to Matt Swab, but it was one of the best performances of the night for the Vikes. Lakewood s Mike Gregory (left) fights to get off his back in a 18-7 loss to Mason’s Nathan Satterelli on Thursday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “Alex Phillips did a great job against the Swab kid,” said Veitch. Phillips took an 8-2 lead in the opening period, before being downed 11-9 in over time, but Veitch said he wasn’t expecting things to be that close before the match. “(Alex) should have beat him. He just ran out of gas at the end." Eddie Phillips set things back Lakewood's way with a 21-7 major decision at 171 as the Vikings’ controlled the heavy weights. Adam Fyan won 3-1 at 189. Alan O'Donnell scored a pin in the 189-pound match in 1:54. Cody Dupont won the 275 match 10-7 to push the Vikings ahead 29-3. Mason squeaked out victories the lower weights, but the Vikings stayed off their backs and secured the victory. Sean Williams took a victory at 119 for the Vikings as he held on for a 5-4 decision. Part way through the 135-pound match between Mason's Dave Wilson and the Vikings’ Adam Wruble, the scoreboard briefly went out pausing the match. “That's the best that scoreboard's looked all night.” said Mason coach Jeff Pitman. The Vikings next chance to try and make the scoreboard look bad for opponents comes at the L.H. Lamb Tournament in Hastings Saturday. January 3. Viking senior Brandon Carpenter works on a pin 1:16 into his 152 pound match against Mason’s Dave Strickland Thursday evening at Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Panthers win trophy for first time in a long time Delton’s Alex Colbert (8) watches on from behind as Shanna Tamminga digs a shot out against Hastings Monday after­ noon. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Delton's varsity volleyball team has a lot to be excited about so far. The Panttiers are 6-2 on the season, and have a trophy to show for their effort;. With five wins and two losses Saturday at the Curie Adams Memorial Tournament host­ ed by Sc Phillip at the Battle Creek YMCA Center the Panthers won the Silver Division. “They were very excited," said Delton coach Kelly Yoder of her girls. “1 don't really know the history of the volleyball program, but I was told this is the first time some of them even got out of pool play." The Panthers opened the day by topping Springport 15-9,15-9, then topped Athens 15­ 10, 15-8. The Panthers would lose their next two however, first to the hosts from St Phillip 15-8, 15-2, then a 7-15, 15-0, 15-10 defeat at the hands of Climax-Scotts. “They started out up and down at the begin­ ning of the day," said Yoder. “It’s the first match of the year, and we’ve been practicing the same way. up and down. They got better as the day went on.” The Panthers moved into the Silver Division tournament after pool play and promptly knocked off Bellevue 13-15, 15-7, 15-6. Then in tlie semifinals. DK got the best of Athens for the second time, 15-3,15-5. In the Silver finals, the Panthers lopped Lake Michigan Catholic 15-12, 8-15, 15-10. For the day. Shanna Tamminga led the pan­ thers with 50 kills and 31 blocks. Alex Culbert contributed 35 kills and 12 blocks. Serving for DK, Alex Alaniz scored 43 points, and Shannah Fisher led the team with 46. Monday evening in Delton, the Panthers picked up their sixth win of the season when they knocked off the Hastings Saxons 15-13, 14-16, 15-6. “It was a very intense match” said Hastings coach Gina McMahon. “There were lots of long volleys." Delton's coach would attribute that to the fact that her team had such a long, emotional Saturday. “We didn’t hit the ball very well against Hastings, at all," said Yoder. “We were still pretty tired and sore after playing seven games on Saturday, but we The Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team celebrates with its Silver Division trophy Saturday after the Carrie Adams Memorial Tournament at the Battle Creek YMCA. (Photo by Linday Boyce) dug up the ball pretty well. We just wouldn’t let it hit the ground." Culbcrt had seven kills and five aces for the Panthers. Shanna Tamminga led the team with 12 service points, and added four kills. Sam Doubledee led DK with 15 assists. “Overall, they played really well." said McMahon of her team. “We fell apart in the third game. Things came unglued. I think they gave it their all." Lisa Noteboom led the Saxons with seven kills. Katie Lawrence had 21 assists. and Amanda Sink had two aces for Hastings. Saxons and Trojans at Otsego Invite The loss to Delton put the Saxons’ record at 2-4 so far this season. Hastings went 2-3 Saturday at the Otsego Invitational. It was a tough start to the day for the Saxons as they fell 15-2, 15-0 to the hosts from 1997 Dodge Ram Semhuu Fitness Class Pre-registration & payment due by January 7th. Session 1 M/W, January 12 - n ! Feb. 18 (6 wks.) MIK ; I6:00 - 7:00 ; ; ’YMCA , . ; ■ 7 I$25 per session Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Session 2: Dates: Time: Place: Fee: IFeb. 23- March 31 16 wks.) 6:00 - 7:00 YMCA lljf mjwHSaBS ' ' $25 per session HOW TO REGISTER WCAOffiM, Offica Moura: 1246148 OoMd tor paymant to: YMCA 1 I ? I 4x4 large bax with high cap. Well maintained. $6,000. Callfrnie @269-945-9554. KARAOKE £ Freeport Shamrock Tavern 9 P.M. to 1 A-M. SATURDAY December 20th Mc’d by Kickin’" Karaoke Otsego, then were knocked off by Middleville 15-11, 15-2. The Saxons came back to beat North Adams 15-9, 15-9 in the final game of pool play. In the playoff rounds, the Saxons started by facing Plainwell and got their second win of the day 15-8.15-9. Hastings day ended in the consolation semi­ finals where they were topped by Mattawan 15-4, 12-15,15-11. Middleville went 2-2 at Otsego. New head coach Jaime Nelson said her girls’ played well. “It was a good day, for the first day of the season,” said Nelson. The Trojans started the day by getting the best of North Adams 15-11, 15-3. TK fol­ lowed that up with its win over Hastings. TK came out of pool play as the second seed, and faced Hart. The Pirates topped the Trojans, but TK didn't make it easy for them falling 15-6. 11-15,18-16. The Saxons’ Jamie VanBoven leaps up for a shot in Hastings Monday night loss to Delton. (Photo by Lind^Boyce) The Trojans other loss came to the hosts from Otsego, 15-7,15-8. A bright spot on the Trojan team for the day was the play at the net. Offensively Andrea Otto had a strong day up from while Jessica Flaska had a good blocking day, said Nelson. Kristen Willemstein had a strong day for TK serving the ball. The Trojans will be at Wyom ing Park for a tournament this Saturday. Lion spikers win one at Bath Maple Valley's one win at the Bath Tournament Saturday came over SMAA foe Morrice. With rally scoring in effect all day, the Lions took a 25-21, 25-20 win over the Orioles in the last match of the day. The Lions opened the day with a 25-13,25­ 13 loss to their hosts from Bath, then fell 25­ 23,25-10 to Durand. Valley’s third loss of the day came against Dansville. 26-24. 25-20. Kortney Ewing led the Lions’ offensive attack on the day with 15 kills. Freshman Amy Joostbems had 12 kills, and also got things done defensively with 13 solo blocks and 4 block assists. Lisa Hamilton led the Lions* sereving game with seven aces, and served a total of 21 points on the day. Chayla Robles and Kyndra Root each had four aces for the tournament, and Allison Oleson had five. Hamilton also look care of much of the passing with 39 assists. Leading the Lions' in digs were Robles and Oleson with eight apiece. Maple Valley's next match will come on Saturday at the Corunna Tournament. Fibromyalgia. 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December 18. 2003 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any Information obtained wfH be used for this purpose. H you are In the Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Tammy J. (Mesecar a/k/a Tammy Mesecar and Gale Mesecar Wife and Husband to US Bank. NA. ND. organized and existing under the laws of The United States of Amenca Mortgagee, dated March 29. 2002 and recorded September 17. 2003 in Document Number 1113474. Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutscne Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under tlnj pool­ ing and servtc/ng agreement series 2OO2-B9, by assignment dated July 2, 2002 and recorded October 14. 2003 in Document Number 1115555. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred One Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents (S88.601 49) including interest 8.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the stati ite in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan at 1:00PM on Thursday. January 15. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast Comer of Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 7 West; Thence West 40 Rods for a place of beginning; Thence North 20 Rods: Thence West 110 Feet; Thence South 20 Rods; Thence East 110 Feet to the place of begin- ^ommonly known as 5823 Bayne Road. Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which ose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 8. 2003 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the pooling and servicing agreement senes 2002-09 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo 8 Associates. PC. 36150 Dequmdre Rd Ste 810 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 129 Our File No: 03-13542 Pub: 12/11 -1/8 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua Zamora, a mamed man ?nd Allison M. Zamora signing to waive her dower and homestead rights, to Fifth Third Mortgage-Mi. LLC. mortgagee, dated August 21. 2002 and recorded August 29. 2002 in Document No. 1086583. Barry County Records There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of SeventyFive Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve and 30/100 Dollars ($75,912.3) including interest at the rate of 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on January 15. 2004. The premises are located in the Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of section 36. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan and running thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 25 seconds West 1263.53 feet along the South line of said section 36 to the center of M-78; thence Northeasterly 1899 feet along the center of M-78 to ’he centerline of Huff Road; thence West 345 feet along the centerline of Huff Road to the true place of beginning; thence South 198 feet; thence West 220 feet, thence North 198 feet to the center o‘ Huff Road, thence East 220 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date oi such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The lore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in th*» event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower Dated December 11. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Mortgage-MI. LLC . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fife No. 200.1014 omm Pub: 12/11 -1/8 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 / or Salt 1 uiomofivt Ihi'dili \x /•»./< « x SEASONED HARDWOOD: '99 VOLKSWAGON PAS- 1ST IN MICHIGAN. Un$30 face cord. (517)852-9072, SAT: 88K, very clean, power contested divorce since 1976. or (269)838-6623 sunroof, full power, auto Call Divorce Consultant at ___________ shift new tines, asking (269)623-6399 or (269)388­ / n A_........................... (oirdt n $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. 3462. ____________ FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, FllESH NEW FINANCING DIVORCE AGREEMENT: hydraulic lift. Good condi- now available at Fresh Start Non contested divorce with tion, $6,000. Call (269)948- Au’.to, call or stop in for mure or without children. Cal! 4190. information. 1269)9654)755. (616)345-1173. 234 E. Columbia, Battle TIDY HOME CLEANING FOR SALE- 1999 Toro reel Creek. SERVICE: meeting all your master 7-Gang, reel mowers, Mobile Mann \ cleaning needs. Weekly, good condition, $9,000. Call monthly or just that one time (269)948-4190. SHULTZ 28X 48 MANU­ occasion. All workers are FACTURED HOME Hast­ FOR SALE- Cushman Aera­ bonded. Serving Barry, Kent ings area 3 bedroom, 2 full tor, 24* drum type, 3 point Counties since 1985. Call bathrooms, new washer/ hitch. Great shape, $1,200. (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ dryer and fridge, new car­ Call (269)948-4190. 8508. pet, 1.2x8 shed w/elec. and FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon central air! Asking $22,000. sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Call (269)948-0781. FREE kitten, 4 months old & Briggs & Stratton engine, litter trained. If interested $1,000. Call (269)9484190. NEWER COUCH FOR please call (269)948-5764. JOHN DEERE 2240: SALE WAS DESIGNED Real / Stall A SECTIONAL 4500hrs. Turf tires, $7,500. FROM COUCH. BOTH PIECES 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath ga­ Must sell call (269)948-4190. DISCONNECT. DUAL RE­ rage, nice yard, $300 down, I or Rent CLINER. BOUGHT NEW $560 per month. Call Suzi, SELLING FOR (269)945-6280. RENT TO OWN: 4 bed, 2 $1,700. bath brick house, 2,600 si. $1,000. CALL (269)948-7921. Jobs Wanted with pool $850/month, Hastings. (616)889-2435. OVER SLZED BURGUNDY DAYCARE HAS OPEN­ Maple Valley CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN INGS, (ianii’t Salt $275. COUCH: FABRIC IS Schools, all ages, call Donna, 2 FREE GARAGE SALE BURGUNI 3Y GREEN 4c (517)852-0319. $500. CALL signs with your ad that runs KHAKI, WILL CLEAN YOUR home, in any of our papers. Get (269)948-79.21. (269)367-4098 references. them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At Help II anted the front counter. GRAND? 4A A WOOD­ HASTINGS 4 LAND A MBULANCE/ FIRE DEPT ARE HEROES. To the Woo» Hand Amb. and First Resp onders of Fire Dept: On Sa turday evening you saved m y daughters life and for that 1 ■ owe you mine. For what see med like hours as my mom ( Elaine Benner) gave my little • girl CPR, you tne Amb. tean i w-ere there in minutes and gave life back to this little gi |L I can't even begin with w> ords to thank all of you for your efforts and quick resj Jonses. To all of the Fire Dep «t. your speed and willing ness to get there was re -markable. THANK YOU all from the bottom of mint • and Skylers hearts. We cou Id not have done it without you. To Jan, Sue, Evelyn, M 'an-. Thank you for your su pport, hugs and shoulders th lat 1 cried on .md got very wt rt I'm sure had it not been for that I'm sure I would h ave fallen apart. To mj M om Elaine Benner, Grandr na Elaine You are our hen ), you kept me alive G'ma. <r ven though you say it was natural response and tra. ining, 1 am your granddaug> hter and it was your love th: it kept you from letting i ne go. Even though I’m naughty sometimes, 1 sun ? do love you G’ma. Love Skyler. PS. You can cr y now, I love you, Dt nise. CUSTOMER SERVICE/ LOAN ORIGINATOR: No experience required, just a friendly attitude. Flexible hours, full time or part time, great pay! Call Amazon Mortgage, (269)945*280. MILLWRIGHT BUSKIRK LUMBER CO. FREEPORT Ml: immediate opening for experienced Millwright/ Maintenance person for our high production, band saw­ mill. Wages $9-$12/hr. de­ pending on experience. Company offers 401(k) plan, dental, medical, life & LTD insurance. Send resume to: Linda Groves, 395 54th St. SW, Grand Rapids, MI. 49548 or email grovl^vkwhardwoods.com Mi\n llaiieou^ DON'T KNOW WHAT to give Grandma for Christ­ mas? Note cards made from her old black & white photo­ graphs. Keep looking up cards, (269)948-2906. Reereatian FOR SALE: 1999 Yamaha VMax 600 triple with studs and cover, reverse, hand warmers, just over 2,000 miles, $2,500. (616)765-3321 or 616-813-1132. @@QDET? m Sentencing was delayed until March 4 for Amy L. Reed. 27. of Wayland. Reed violated her probation by failing to complete residen­ tial drug treal.nent. She was on probation for possession of methamphetamine. Assistant prosecutor David Banister said Reed left rehabilitation and used meth. Reed’s attorney. David Maklcd. said she is a mem addict, not a dealer. Makled said the sentencing guidelines addressed an offender selling drugs instead of the lesser offense of using drugs. Reed said she had two packages (of the drug) on her the day (she was apprehended). "I’m not a dealer." Reed said. "I hurt myself, my family and my daughter. When 1 was high. I wasn't thinking. I thought I was above it. I apologize for not accepting the help the court was going to give me. The father of my child has not paid child support." Fishers asked Reed what she planned to do w hen she gets out of jail. Reed replied that she would get a job in home health aid and attend the Lutheran Church. "I plan to stay sober and stay away from the people and places (that led her to substance abuse)." she said. "I ran out and left residen­ tial treatment." her probation by using cocaine Sept 12. She is on probation for maintaining a drug house. Wright said she was depressed and weak when she took the drug. Fisher said she would get a sponsor to help her if she became involved in Narcotics Anonymous. He told her to attend twe NA meetings a week until her sentencing date. • A Feb. 5 sentencing date was scheduled for James N. Whittaker, 28, of Plainwell. Whittaker pleaded guilty to violating his pro­ bation by using heroin on Dec. 3. • Sentencing was set Dec. 30 for Wesley G. Simpson. 22. of Vicksburg. Simpson pleaded guilty to the charge of violating his probation by leaving the state and failing to report to his probation officer. He was on probation for possession of methamphetamine and carrying a concealed weapon. Simpson said he left the state because his younger brother died in Louisiana. Then he said he ran out of money and was stuck there. Fisher denied bond. • Douglas P. Lynch, 21, of Middleville, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and one year pro­ bation for violating his probation by failing to complete treatment and for using cocaine. He received credit for one day served in jail. The balance of his jail sentence will be sus­ pended upon successful completion of proba­ tion. Lynch’s driver’s license was suspended for six months, but he was allowed restricted use after 30 days for employment or treatment He was on probation for possession of con­ trolled substances. Fisher said it appears that Lynch is "back on track" with probation. "But when it comes to using drugs or alco­ hol, it’s a simple solution — either treatment or jail," Fisher said. "Have you noticed what all the cases have in common? The correla­ tion between substance abuse and criminal See COURT NEWS, pg. 15 FO L I C E B E AT In other recent court business: • A Feb. 5 sentencing date was set for Lorena Wrigbi, who is accused of violating LEGAL NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foredoaura Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Herbert L Smith Jr, a single man and Kathy J. Rutey, a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 4, 2002. and recorded on March 14. 2002 in instrument 1076531. in Barry County records, Michigan, on. which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Eighteen And 57/100 Dollars ($104,418.57). including inter­ est at 7.5% per annum. Unoer the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM, on January 22, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2. of Ridgewood Hit’s Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 86, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 e. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated December 18. 2003 For more information, ptease call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite r006878F01 onto? THIS E1RM1S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEAL ANY ^FORMATION OBTAINED WLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A Gordon and Nicole M Gordon, husband and wife, to GMAC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 30.1999 and recorded December 2. 1999 in Document Number 1038622. Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand One Hundred Twelve and 55/100 Dollars ($75,112.55) including interest at the rate of 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on January 8, 2004. The premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Maple Grove County of Barry, State of Michigan described as foL kiws: Beginning at the southeast comer of Section 30. Town 2 north, range 7 west; thence west 20 rods along the south line of section 30; thence north 32 rods thence east 20 rods to the east line of sec­ tion 30; tlience south 32 rods to the place of heginn.ng The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower Dated November 23. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for GMAC Mortgage Corporation. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 280 0242 Pub: 11/20 - 12/18 0M2T71 Woman killed in single-car accident JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Battle Creek woman died at the scene of a one-car accident last Thursday morning, Dec. 11, after her car struck a tree and caught fire on Banfield Road north of Baseline Road. Donna Jo Moore was traveling southbound on Banfield Road when her car left the road for unknown reasons and hit a tree. The damage from the impact trapped Moore in the vehi­ cle, which then caught fire, said Michigan State Police of the Hasting Post. Passersby controlled the fire until the Bedford Township Fire Department arrived and extinguished it They also extricated Moore from the vehicle using the Jaws of Life, police said. Moore, the lone occupant, was wearing her seat belt. Hastings teen caught shoplifting HASTINGS — A 17-year-old Hastings teen was charged with third-degree retail fraud after a Felpausch employee witnessed him conceal a bottle of rum in his trousers and leave the store last Wednesday night, Dec. 10. The teenager admitted to Hastings police officers that he did a “stupid” thing by taking the rum, police said. He was place under arrest and transported to the Barry County Jail without incident, police said. Woman suspect in theft at hospital HASTINGS — A Hastings woman was identified as a possible suspect in a larceny at Pennock Hospital's emergency room Monday, Dec. 15. Various medical supplies were taken from a cabinet in an examination room, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department. An attending emergency room nurse discovered the items missing al 4:30 a.m., immedi­ ately after the women left the hospital, Leedy said. The case remains under investigation. Delton motorist arrested for drugs HASTINGS — A Delton man was charged with possession of marijuana and cocaine with intent to deliver after a traffic stop al South Broadway and Green streets uncovered the drugs. Officer Cleon Brown stopped John Benedict, 19, because he was not wearing a seat belt Dec. 2, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department First, it was learned he was wanted on a warrant from the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Leedy said. After placing Benedict under arrest, a search of his vehicle disclosed marijuana and cocaine, he said. He was taken to Barry County Jail without incident. Hastings man charged with child abuse HASTINGS — A 23-ycar-old Hastings man has been arrested and charged with seconddegree child abuse after he alledgedly assaulted a 7-month-cld baby on Dec. 2 in the 700 block of South Jefferson Street. The suspect, Timothy Leach, is a boyfriend of the baby’s mother, who was at work at the time of the incident, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the Hastings Police Department. The father of the baby was notified by a babysitter after Leach dropped the child off, Leedy said. Hastings police said they were requested to meet a case worker from the Family Independence Agency at Pennock Hospital after the father brought in the child for treatment of injuries to the side of her face and head. Leach was arrested for unrelated matters on Dec. 2. He then was charged with child abuse on Dec. 5, a maximum four-year felony, Leedy said. Injuries minor in 2-vehicle crash ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North Avenue and Mud Lake Road resulted in minor injuries Monday afternoon. Dec. 15. After a vehicle driven by Lawton King. 66, of Bellevue, was stopped at a stop sign on Mud Lake Road, he pulled into the intersection and was struck by a vehicle driven by Cynthia Sutfin, 45, of Battle Creek, said Michigan State Police of the Hasting PosL King said he did not see the southbound vehicle on North Avenue, police reported. King was transported to Battle Creek Health Systems by Life Care ambulance for minor injuries. Sutfin was not injured. Failure to yield causes accident RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of M-37 and Green Street resulted in injuries Saturday afternoon, Dec. 13. James Vandien. 51, from Hastings was turning out of Wal-Mart parking lot onto M-37 Highway when he failed to yield the right of way to Anna Sobers, 29, of Hastings, who was traveling west on M-37, said Michigan State Police of the Hastings Post. Sobers’ vehicle, with two young children, struck Vandien’s vehicle, police said. Ariana Sobers. 7, was treated and released at Pennock Hospital. Vandien was cited for the accident, police said. Sunfield man Injured in rollover WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A Sunfield man rolled his vehicle several times last Thursday night, Dec. 11. on M-50 Highway near Velte Road. Michael Roper, 37. was traveling eastbound on M-50 when his vehicle ran off the road, hitting two trees, then rolling many times, said Michigan State Police of the Hastings Post Roper was transported to Pennock Hospital by Lakewood Ambulance. Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in the accident, police said. The accident is under investigation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 18. 2003 — Page 15 COURT NEWS, continued from page 14 • Rowland E. Rickert. 56. of Delton was sentenced to one year probation for selling prescribed drugs, obtaining <nigs by false representation and for falsely making a pre­ scription. Sentencing was delay one year for the charge of selling Xanax. Rickert earlier pleaded no contest to the charges in Jiange for dismissal of charges of selling prescription drugs. Tylenol No. 3 with Codeine, without authority and two counts of accosting and soliciting. Chief assistant prosecutor Tom Evans said Rickert abused his position as a pharmacist but sending him to jail was not going to help him. Rickert said he made a mistake but learned a lesson. He asked Fisher to be mindful of his wife and daughter. "They need me to keep working." Rickert said. Fisher said he does not make the decision lightly to sentence offenders to jail. "I know it puts a hardship on families, but that doesn't stop me from putting people in jail." Fisher said. "You already hurt your kids and wife. So. I’m focusing on it (the offenses) being out of character for you." • A hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 17, for Mamie K. Young. 26. of Kalamazoo. Young violated her probation by failing to report to her probation officer in LEGAL NOTICE 1H1S FIRM IS A PEET COLLECTORATTEMPT­ ING TQGQLLEGT A DEBT. ANY.1NFQRMAT1QN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU AREJN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE. SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by John Acker. Jr., a single man. original mortgagors), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp.. Mortgagee, dated June X. 2003, and recorded on July 11. 2003 in instru­ ment 1108294. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wachovia Dank. N A. as Trustee as assignee by an assignment dated July 22. 2003 recorded on November 25.2003 in instrument 1118203, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Six Hundred FiftyTwo and 65/100 Dollars ($100,652.65), including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on January 15. 2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 40 of Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Prairieville, also desenbed as follows: Commencing al a point 46 links West and 30 Chains and 81 Links South of the 1/4 post on the North boundary of Section 2. Town i North. Range 10 West, running thence East 3 Chains, 75 Links; thence North 2 Chains 66 Links; thence West 3 Chains and 75 Links; thence South 2 Chains 66 Links to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from toe date of such sale, unless de’erm.-ned aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 11. 2003 For more information, please call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Wachovia Bank. N.A. as trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ale F003459F01 • Sentencing was scheduled Dec. 17 for Scott Smith, 59. of Delton. Smith violated his TRY OUR NEW ITALIAN BEEF & PROVOLONE “IT’S TWO FOR TUESDAY” Buy any sandwich at regular price, and get any other sandwich of equal or lesser value FREE! • Sentencing was delayed until Feb. 12 for Scott R. Campbell. 39. of Plainwell, who pleaded guilty to violating his probation by using alcohol. He is on probation for aggravated stalking. Campbell said he has a substance abuse problem. "I want to address the issue." he said. "I want to get out of jail and go back to Work." • Lynn E. Mazurek. 37, of Woodland was discharged from probation. A charge for tap­ ping. cutting or breaking telephone lines was dismissed. Limit 1 Free Sandwich Per Coupon Offer Good Tbesdky, December 23rd Only Offer good only at all participating Arby’s* restaurants TRY OUR NEW ITALIAN BEEF & PROVOLONE BARRY TOWNSHIP AND PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARINGS TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIPS OF BARRY AND PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE mat as a resun ot separate s«s ol Petition, o( property ownws wftfvn each Township signed by the record owner, ol l»nd constiMng more than fifty (50%) percent ol the total arsa ot the hereinafter desenbed proposed special assessment distncls and upon motions ot the Township Boards ot Barry and Prairieville Townships, the Township Board at each Township proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control project m Upper Crooked Lake m Barry and Prairieville Townships and Id each create a separate special assessment district lor the recovery ol the costs thereof by special assess merit against the properties benetmed therein PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE Hat the Districts within when the above-mentioned improvements are proposed lo be made end within which the cost thereol Is proposed Io be assessed are more particularty described as tofiows BARRY TOWNSHIP PROPOSED DISTRICT The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 03-006-005-20 03-006-005-30 03-006-005-40 03-006005-55 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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a joint public hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment districts and estimate of costs will be held at LGI Auditorium at Delton Kellogg High School at 327 North Grove Street. Delton. Michigan, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on January 5. 2004. At such hearing, each Township Board will con­ sider any written objections to any of the forego­ ing matters which might be fited with that Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the afore­ mentioned proposed Special Assessment Districts. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Bam' and Prainevilfe Townships will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon four (4) days notice to the Prainevilte Township Clerk or Barry Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should contact the Prainevilte Township Clerk or Barry Township Clertc See map. at right. Identltymg befh proposed apecial assessment districts. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Boards have received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the total cost of the project in the amount of $150,000 ($99,585 of which is pro­ posed to be raised by special assessment in Prairieville Township and $50.415 of which is pro­ posed to be raised by special assessment in Barry Township), have placed the same on File with the Township Clerk ot each Township and have passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-describod special assessment district and have further tentatively found the Petitions for the project to be in compliance with statutory requirements. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans, cost estimate, special assessment district ano Petitions for each Township may be exam­ ined at the Office of the Township Clerk of that Township from the dale of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such pubic hear­ ing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, m accordance with Act 162 of toe Pubic Acts of 1962. as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing i.i the special assessment proceed­ ings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear m person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by tetter end his or her personal appear ance shal' not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that m toe event that written objections to toe project are filed with the Township Board of one of the Townships at or before the hearing desenbed herein, s^ned by the record owners of land con­ 12-230-005-00 12-230-006-00 12-230-009 00 12-230-012-00 12-230-013-00 12-240-001-00 12-240-002-00 12-240-003-00 12-240-004-OO 12-240-005-00 12-240-008-00 12-240-008-10 liiOiO ipi OhiO liOO THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damegee, W any, shall be llmltsd solely to ths return at ths bid amount tendared at sale, plus IntoresL • Shawn R. MacPherson, 32. of Battle Creek, was sentenced to eight months in jail for a probation violation of failure to report to the probation officer. MacPherson was ordered discharged from probation at the end of her jail term. She was given credit for 177 days served in jail She was on probation for breaking and entering with intent. • Stephen L. George. 24. of Hastings, was sentenced to six months for violating his pro­ bation by consuming Aderol and failing to comply with the drug court program. He was given credit for 154 days served in jail. George will be discharged from probation at the end of his jail term. He was on probation for larceny. B ilB lili OMIBTK • Jacob J. Gamble. 24. of Bellevue, was discharged from probation. Charges of pos­ session of a switchblade were dismissed. Gamble was on probation for carrying a concealed weapon. probation by possession of three pounds of marijuana. He was on probation for selling/manufacturing marijuana. iN N N C V N C IC ItV N N N n ir K V r iin i Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth C. Moore and Franklin H Moore, wife and husband, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, to United Companies Lending Corporation, a Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 19.1097 and recorded June 25. 1997 n Uber 699. Page 618. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California by assignment dated October 25.1997 and record­ ed on January 12. 1998 in Register# 1006280. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Huncred Sixty-Two and 50/100 Dollars ($67,862.5) including interest at toe rate of 9.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and toe statutes of the of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortyag**d premises, or some part of them, at public at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 8, 2004 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 15. Ammon Eaton Addition to the City of Hastings, according to toe recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of plats. Page(s) 15. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless toe property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from toe date of the sale. The fore­ dosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated November 20. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 199 0776 Pub: 11/20 - 12/18 August and September and by failing to noti­ fy her probation officer of a change of address. She was on probation for possession of methamphetamine. Young said. "I turned myself in last week because I'm ready to get help." Fisher assigned a $5,000 cash assurety bond. ksiiis behavior is 90 percent." Normajean Nichols, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 stituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore desenbed pro­ posed special assessment district for that Township, the project to be funded by that special assessment district cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with that Township Board signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Barry Township P.O. Box 705 155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Ml 49046 (269)621-5171 �Page 16 — Thursday, December 18. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Thornapple denies, then OKs request for added TTES staff by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Sometimes a week can make a critical one vote difference. The Thomapple Township Board last week had denied a request by a vote of 4-3 to add one full-time paramedic/firefightcr for the local ambulance and emergency sen ices. The request was approved by the board earlier this week by the same margin. Thomapple Township Emergency Sen ices Chief Mark Marentette requested an addition­ al full-time firefighteriparamedic to be hired. He said this would allow the sen ice to staff a second ambulance when one is out on call. Marentette noted that valuable lime can be lost when an ambulance call is referred to another sen ice. In discussion last week of three proposals for this additional person. Treasurer Deb Buckowing voiced concerns that the township did not have a clear idea of the costs of run­ ning the new TTES facility. The motion to appoint another full-time person was denied, with Buckowing. Rex Schad, Mike Kelley and Susan Vliclstra vot­ ing no. Buckowing asked that emergency services staffing be reviewed in April, once costs of running the new facility were know n. However, on Monday. Dec. 15. Supervisor Don Boysen called a special meeting to revis­ it the request for an additional person. "This is the first time in my 21 years as supervisor that 1 have asked for a special •fleeting." he said. He told the board that he was reluctant to bring the matter to them but that it was impor­ tant on a philosophical level to support the ambulance sen ice. "If we can't afford it. arc we being short sighted? Residents expect a high level of senice." he said. Most of the discussion centered on the reduction in the fund balance in the ambu­ lance service from more than $200,000 down to $58,000. Marentette told the board that efforts have been made to stabilize the fund balance. “The good news is that the operating expenses will not exceed revenue." he told them. Vlietstru told the board that planning ahead was essential. There is no guarantee that if a millage vote was held to increase support of ambulances services it would pass. One prob­ lem is that Medicare and Medicaid do not reimburse the cost. It was suggested that the service raise its rates so that private insurance would cover the full cost of the service. Other discussions focused on mutual aid and whether if the second ambulance would be sent to outside areas, leaving area residents at a disadvantage. Marentette pointed out that the good thing about mutual aid is that “it is mutual." We have been helped by Wayland. Mercy and Life when our ambulance was engaged." Maientcttc has nude arrangements with the mutual aid partners that the TTES ambulance will only respond in their areas if it is a life threatening event and the home ambulance is more than 20 minutes away. Mike Kelley moved to have the board approve a new staff member and impose a two-year cap on expansion of mutual aid and other agreements. This motion was defeated. Buckowing asked if it were legal to have the new person paid by both the ambulance and fire service. Marentette assured her that it was. The new person will be helpful especial­ ly in the afternoons for the fire service. The vote of 4-3 in favor of hiring a new paramedic/firefighler. With Buckowing join­ ing the yes votes of Boysen. Mike Eavey and Pat Harrison. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 43-17; TVCCU 35 1/2-24 1/2; Hastings City Bank 30-30; Woodmansee Sawmill 28 1/2-31 1/2; Yankee Zephyr 22 I/2-.V 1/2; Woodland Sales 20 1/2-39 1/2. Mens High Game and Series - J. Cole 128; P. Scobey 215-585; D. Blakely 246-677; R. O'Keefe 232-620; L. Miller 245-628. Womens High Game and Series - B. Wilkins 231-561; A. Ashcroft 149; D Neymeiyer 180-512; J. Stceby 142-371. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 43-1*7; Bob's Grill 36-24; CB's 31.5-28.5; Trouble 31-29; Finkler's Contract Sewing 30-30; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 30-30; Secber’s Auto Body 29.5-30.5; 3 Blind Mice 28-32; Gutter Gals 17-43; Ghost Team 17-43. High Game and Series - T. Brown 160; K. Carpenter 162; L. Potter 177; B. Hayes 151; L. Trumble 191; P. Cogswell 152; J. Conger 192; J. Rice 177; D. Seebcr 165; A. Hall 180; R. Miller 157; J. Clements 222-501; P. Ramey 163; R. Brummel 203; M. Sears 162; D James 164; L. Davis 186; C. Thayer 163; T. Redman 155; M. Slater 180; S. Vandenburg 189-544. K. Caldwell 181; C. Mack I78;T. Waller 155; J. Phillips 170. * Kenny Lee Builders 34-26; T-Zers 33-27; Hurry for these year-end specials! 2003 Grand Am GT 2003 Bonneville SE Sedan V-6. SUNROOF, SPOILER. CHROME TECH WHEELS WASS23.915 3.8L, V-6, PREMIUM LEATHER. ONSTAR WAS $29,495 Now $21,238.15 Rebate $3,000.00 Bonus Cash $2,000.00 s16,238,s Now $26,166.00 Rebate $3,000.00 Bonus Cash $2,000.00 *21,166“ ‘plus tax & plates, rebate to dealer. GM employees save even more 02 BUICK RENDEZVOUS LOADED EXCELLENT CONDITION 00 GMC SIERRA 4X4 REGULAR CAB REDUCED! NOW ONLY $12,888 01 CHEVY IMPALA LOWKMtS LOCAL TRADE PRICED TO SELL $14,995 00 OLDS INTRIGUE V-6. CD POWER WWDOWS/LOCKS JUST TRADED $147 $10,888 MONTH $8,495 01 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT RAM AIR. V-6. MOON ROOF LOCAL TRADE Senior Citizens Jesiek 37-23; Ward’s Friends 35.5-24.5; Number I Senior 35-25; Wieland's 34.5-25.5; Pin Pals 33-27:4 B's 33-27; Kuempel 31.5­ 28.5; Butterfingers 30.5-29.5; King Pins 2931;M-M's 29-31; Early Risers 28.5-31.5; Nash’s Harem 23-37; Sun Risers 20.5-39.5; Friends 20-40. Womens Good Games and Series - J. Snyder 144; N. Bechtel 164; J. Kasinsky 195­ 413; J.R. Kasinsky 154-440; S. Pennington 178-503; R. Murrah 188-468; E. Dunham 172-477; S. Merrill 181-505; Y. Cheeseman 170-463; R. Murphy 174-462; L. Friend 123; E Moore 161; L. Yoder 173-471 Mens Good Games and Series - L. Brandl 203: W. Mallekoote 185; R. Wieland 171­ 501: R. Adgate 170-471; G. Waggoner 191; D. Edwards 204-573; D. Murphy 159-401; R. Hart 182; M. Schondelmayer 164; J. Beckwith 174-492: G. Forbey 172-465; D. Dimmers 204-592. MONTH 99 CHEVY 1500 4X4 X-CAB 1 O'WNER 350 LS PACKAGE 01 GMC YUKON DENAU 38K MILES. LOCAL TRADE, LOADED WITH LUXURY1 98 CHEVY 2500 X-CAB 4X4 SILVERADO 350. LOCAL TRADE. HURRY' $14,995 FIRST $28,995 $15,995 I 00 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 5* POWER MOONROOF CHROME WHEELS 1 OWKR 00 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2500 4X4 67K. LEATHER 6 0 V-8 HAS EVERYTHING' $23,995 $10,995 03 PONTIAC VIBE AUTO AIR MOON ROOF BALANCE OF WARRANTY 01 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4X4 LEATHER HEATED SEATS TV/VCP EXCELLENT CONOWN $14,888 REDUCED TO $25,995 Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 47-17; TVCCU 36 1/2-27 1/2; Hastings City Bank 33-31; Woodmansee Sawmill 31 1/2-32 1/2; Yankee Zephyr 23 1/2-40 1/2; Woodland Sales 20 1/2-43 1/2. Mens High Game and Series - M. Yost 190; P. Scobey 263-600; R. Corey 201-561; T. Neymeiyer 213: L. Porter 199-552; G. Snyder 193-523. Womens High Games and Series - B. Norris 152; D. Neymeiyer 515; A. Ashcraft 153. -,, 00 PONTIAC MONTANA CD EXT LOCAL TRADE-SAVE' 01 CHEVY VENTURE VAN 41K. WARNER BROS EDITION LOADED. CLEAN* $249 MONTH $16,995 *GMS PLUS TAX. TITLE & LICENSE Dreisbach PONTIAC 328 N. 0952-’-36 ’ C5MJZ Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 www.drelstxichmotors.com Exceeding Expectations is GMC WE AflE P9WESSOWL GRADE Eric Dreistxich. President Don Gentry, Soles Mgr Borne Signs, Soles Ryon Moddeci Soles Amy Piper. Soles Chris Silverman Finance Mgr Wednesday P.M. Mace Pharmacy 42; Bowling Bags 36; Eye and Ent 34; RR St. Mill 33; Hair Care Center 32; Seebers 32; Girrbach’s 28. Womens High Games and Series - L. Elliston 190-548; K. Becker 224-532; T. Chpstophcr 182-525; G. Otis 182-507; C. Bonnema 193-480; B. Hathaway 174-467; B. Maker 166-464; B. Blakley 160-462; E. Ulrich 167-461; B. Moore 160-448; R. Pits 165-436; J. Pettengill 143-416; P. Vanoost 201-416; N. Varney 163-415; W. Barker 141 394; J. Kasinsky 145-391; J. Doster 137-390; D. Seebcr 185: B. Norris 128. Bowlerettes Kent Oil & Propane 39-17; NBT 36-20; Vikign 35-21; Hecker Agency 31-25; Dean’s Dolls 28-28; Carlton Center Bulldozing 25­ 31; Railroad Street Mill 23-33. Good Games und Series - B. Maker 168­ 473; H. Reilly 117-302; G. Potter 169; P. Britten 156-421; L. Dawe 155-434; N. Bechtel 167; J. Rice 170-441; B. Blakely 170-496; L. Elliston 215-522; T. Redman 136; S. Merrill 175-481; P. Fowler 135-347; J. Landells 125-346; C. Mugridge 227-627. 97 PONTIAC MONTANA 77K FRONT & Rf AR AJR. POWER SUDEP REDUCED* $171 Sunday Night Mixed Hil-n-Miss 48; 4 Horsemen 39; Barlow Florist 34; Thee Froggcrs 33; Sunday Snoozcrs 32; Croc Hunters 31; Thunder Alley 30; Red Dog 30; Gutter Dusters 30; Whatever 30; Funky Bowlers 29; Sandbag-gcrs 27; Russ-N-Us 25. Womens High Game and Series - M. Simpson 186-514; E. Hammontree 174-505; M. Snyder 179-501; C. Miller 176-436; K. Craven 132-377; K. Lancaster 191; K. Oakley 190; M. Kirchen 175; A. Hubbell 158; C. Oakley 140; H. Gleason 138. Mens High Games and Series - C. Sanborn 214-640; M. Eaton 242-623; B. Rentz 224-588; J. Cantwell 193-549; M. Snyder 192-527; S. Krallman 180-523; D. Lambert 202-504; M. Kidder 212-502; T. Barlow 169-440; J. Brehm 142-395; B. Falconer 226; S. Sanborn 211; S. Lambert 180; R. Wendorf 168. a Family Tradition SAkfSHQUK; lion & Wad iriM 8 Tue, Thu & Fn unftl 6 Saturday until noon «WCLHQUK; Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu & Fn 8-5 Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 47-17; Bob’s Grill 39-25; CB's 35.5-28.5: Kenny Lee Builders 35-29; Finkler’s Contract Sewing 34-30; T-Zers 33­ 31; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 32-32; 3 Blind Mice 32-32; Seebers Auto Body 31.5-32.5; Trouble 31-33; Gutter Gals 17-47; Ghost Team 17-47. High Game and Series - P. Ramey 169; R. brummel 196; V. Green 228-534; A. Hall 159; R. Miller 165; J. Clements 180; D. James 157; K. Howell 153; L. Davis 177-513; T. Redman 211-524; T. Brown 167; K. Carpenter 181; L. Potter 174; L. Trumble 168; J. Conger 174; B. Hayes 165; S. Snider 168; T. Franklin 152; J. Rice 180; D. Seeber 180; J. Phillips 193-560; S. Vandenburg 203­ 578; D. Bartimus 166; C. Mack 168. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/530/HastingsBanner_2003-12-25.pdf 94a66f79bb59db72bd3d5324faca1c44 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH SI HASTINGS HI 49OM-1H3 City sees changing of the guard Top 10 wishes for Santa Claus Quality wrestling promised at Lamb See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ___ VOLUME 150, No. 51 NEWS BRIEFS E-mail address changes for news The e-mail address for J-Ad Graphics news items has been changed from jadnews@voyager.net to news@j-adgraphics.com. All individuals and organizations art asked to make note of the change. J-Ad Graphics regrets any inconven­ ience the change may have caused. Health survey being conducted The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is working to find out how healthy local communities really are in a telephone survey being conducted between now and the end of January. Information is being collected from area residents on diet, physical activity, tobacco use. and other health risks and behaviors. The goal is to determine the health needs of the community and to make sure that services are available to meet those i/ceds. The results also will be compared to data collected in 1996 to see what has changed over time. Arc the numbers of injuries going up? How about chronic diseases like cancer, dia­ betes or heart disease? In each county, Barry and Eaton, 390 adults ages 18 and older have been ran­ domly chosen to receive telephone sur­ veys from Clearwater Rescrach Inc. The call will take about 20 minutes. Participants will not be identified by name, and the results will be anonymous. Calls will be made Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9:15 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Those who are called at an inconven­ ient time are encouraged to make arrangements for a better time. United Way plans victory celebration The Barry County United Way is plan­ ning its 68th annual “Victory Celebration” for 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College. The purpose of the occasion will be to wrap up the 2003 fund-raising campaign “What Matters" and recognize the appro­ priate people. A continental breakfast will be served. Historical Society WWII book finished The Barry County Historical Society has finished its book about Barry County area men and women who served in the World War 11 era The book, which costs $40. has been published at J-Ad Graphics in Hastings. It includes information about approxi­ mately 1.450 area veterans who served America in that era. J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs said J-Ad purchased a Unibind machine especially for the Historical Society's book and that enables the Hastings-based company to offer pub­ lishing of other books with leatherette covers and specialty pamphlets with hard or soft vinyl covers. The Unibind also was recently used to publish a yearbook for the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. For more information about the Historical Society’s limited edition book. “Barry County Veterans of the World War II Era," or to obtain a book order form, call 948-4127. More NEWS BRIEFS on page 3 ANNER B Thursday. December 25.2003 " PRICE 50C Ethanol plant may be In Woodland’s future by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A special use permit has been approved for an ethanol manufacturing and processing facil­ ity in Woodland Township, opening the way for a major com market for the region. The permit, approved by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night, was only the preliminary stage for addi­ tional planning to put the plant into operation. The site was determined to be suitable for the special use. A feasibility study will be done by Fagen Inc., an engineering corporation in the busi­ ness of building ethanol plants in several states. Realizing an operational facility will probably take 22 months. All local, state and federal permits are obtained in a process that usually takes up to eight months and financing and construction takes another year or more. The company's plants have a success rate of 100 percent, but some early plants were dis­ mantled and moved to better locations. Fagen is extremely selective in choosing to build such facilities, depending upon a complex demographic formula to determine if the plant has a prognosis for success. Fagen Vice President/Spokesman Wayne Mitchell said. "We want to see this industry grow. We want to sec it stay here over the lung term. We do all that we can to make sure they arc built in the right spot and will be around for a long time." The Woodland location is a prime candidate for selection because of its proximity to a major highway, a railroad, electricity, natural gas. and a suitable waler supply. The Michigan Department of Transportation has given pre­ liminary approval for a drive directly to M-66. Mitchell said he was pleased with the prox­ imity to a good supply of com in the region. He said he had not known the supply base in the region was so good, out said there was only room for one more facility in the area. He explained this would be the third such plant in the area, which experts believe would not sup­ port a fourth. There is one in Lenawee County and another in South Bend. Ind . consuming com from southern Michigan. The plant would consume 15 million bushels of com per year to produce 40.000 gal­ lons of ethanol. A facility is not expected to use more than 50 percent of the com produced in the imme­ diate vicinity because profitability is based on com prices, and usually half of the supply must come from other areas, both by truck and by rail. Barry County Extension Agricultural Agent Dennis Pennington explained that in 2001. Barry. Eaton. Ionia and Kent counties pro­ duced 22.5 million bushels of com. Local residents spoke strongly in favor of allowing the plant to go ahead. Those speaking were farmers, who lived within five miles of the proposed site. Pennington said a local market for com would be created, helping to preserve ag land, rural character and ^cviee economic support to the agricultural commtmity in three or more counties. Farmers already pay a premium to ship com to other locations, some to ethanol facilities in Canada. The plant would keep money and jobs in this area. The difference between the price of com in See ETH ANO L. pg. 5 Season's greetings Las and Virginia Yonkers of Lake Odessa received a particularly striking Christmas greeting card trom their grandson, George Johnson III. who had this photo taken of his and wife Kary’s children. George IV and Hannah. The photo was taken by Ronald Wells of Superior Photography of Sunfield. Grandparents are George II and Judy Johnson of Lake Odessa and Lindy and Beth Hynes of Sunfield. Great-grandparents are Les and Virginia Yonkers of Lake Odessa. County to pay for 10% of cost for Rutland, Hastings deputy by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning agreed to a “90-10" contract for sheriff’s department services in 2004 for Hastings and Rutland townships. In this new pact, the county will pay 10 percent, or $5400. of the estimated $54,000 cost to have a deputy serve the two townships for 40 hours per week. The county did con­ tribute anything financially in previous years because all of the funding was absorbed by the townships and a federal COPS grant that .vas implemented in the mid-1990s. However, funding for the grant has dried up and town­ ship supervisors Jim Brown in Hastings and Jim Carr in Rutland recently asked the coun­ ty to make a 10 percent contribution for road patrol services. The vote to implement the new contract was 5-3. Opposition came from Commissioners Wayne Adams. Clare Tripp and Tom Wing. Adams said. “I think this contract shows extreme favoritism to two townships." He noted that two townships in his part of the county. Barry an J Prairieville, pay for 100 percent of their police protection with local millage for their own police departments. He also noted that the Village of Middleville con­ tracts with the sheriff’s department and pays for 100 percent of the cost. Commissioner James French said a local unit of government may not want to pay for 10 percent of the cost if the designated deputy is called away to another municipality while on duty. Adams replied that would be like mutual aid. Commission Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said. “We’re working for the safety of Barry County. We ve recently heard about terrorism (elevation to an orange alert) on the news... If Middleville wants to deduct $2,000 (from its bill for being provided with a deputy). I’d be happy to do it" Wing said the issue boils down to a matter of policy for the entire county in contracting with the sheriff’s department for local police protection. He said he wants a policy that’s consistent throughout the county. “Sheriff Steve DeBoer countered. “But you don’t always do that every time you spend money." Adams said Barn and Prairieville town­ ships were unhappy years ago with sen’ices provided by previous sheriff’s department services and voted to start their own depart­ ments. which they fully fund, and he believes all others should do the same. Tripp agreed, saying. “If you want police protection, you pay for the whole thing." DeBoer explained that Hastings and Rutland were the other municipalities in the county that came forward to contract for road patrol under the COPS grant program. He added that the two townships picked up the full cost of police protection last year, but now were asking for a little help. “If we can get a cop for $6,000, we ought to offer it (the service) to every township in the county." the sheriff said. It was pointed out that if the new 90-10 contract is not accepted, the county would lose one deputy’s position. Wing said that if the 90-10 agreement is approved, it should be stipulated that all municipalities in Barry County can get the same deal. Commissioner Ken Neil said. “If anybody wants the same deal, let them come to us." County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said, “I might be inclined to go along with this because of the lateness of the hour and the possibility losing a deputy. But this is not a long-term solution." The first vote was on a motion to keep the same agreement as last year, in which Rutland and Hastings townships paid 100 percent. That died in a 4-4 tic. with Tripp. Wing. Adams and MacKenzie voting affirmatively and Donald Nevins. James, French and Neil on the other side. The second vote, to agree to a one-year 90­ 10 contract, was approved 5-3, with MacKenzie joining the same four who voted against the 100 percent proposal. Commissioners promised that worif will be done in 2004 on establishing a policy for tar­ geted police protection services offered by the sheriff’s department. Judge rules partly for plantiff in Algonquin Lake access suit Lighting up the holiday The home of Jim and Deb Bailey on Boulder Drive in Hastings Township was judged the winner of this year's residential Christmas lighting display contest sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. The display makes note of the even dozen children the couple has. wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. by Marcte Westover Staff Writer Eaton County Circuit Judge Thomas Evcland has ruled on a motion partly in favor of the plaintiff involved in a neighborly law­ suit with several Algonquin Estates Plat resi­ dents and clarified the language of uses of a particular “park." Plaintiffs it. the case are Robert and Catherine Longstreet and Erika Wood. Represented by attorney William Doherty, they brought the suit to have a court deter­ mine the proper use of Park #3 in the plat and whether owners arc permitted to install a dock and permanently moor boats at the park. The motion for summary disposition is to test the validity of the defenses to the plaintiff’s claims. The language used in the creation of the plat stated. “That Park #1. 92 and 93 and Island Court on the South Line of Lot #45 North to the shore of Al-Gon-Quin Lake shall be dedicated to the use of the lot owners of said plat and that said parks shall be used for the purpose of ingress and egress to and from the shore of Al-Gon-quin Lake only." The defendants in the case are David and Brenda Bellmore. Janet Ames. Carl Baker. Tonya Choryan. Devlin and Suzanne Craven. Troy and Janine Dalman. Wendy Frame. Frcida Jaynes and Elizabeth Ames. Thomas and Kristin Kemppainen. Roland and Sandra LaFontainc, Michael and Melinda Nickels. Gerald and Sandra Pattok. Gary and Sandra Reedy. Christopher and Laura Sailar. Kenneth and Susan Smith. John and Beverly Viana. Kathy Wilbur. Gary and Charlotte Me Kee. Louis and Elizabeth Silsbee and Earl and Gail Conner. They are represented by attorney David Tripp. The defendants claimed that the use of the parks occurred over 15 years and that the plaintiffs and predecessors in title have agreed to a decision made by others to use of the dock and mooring of boats. See ALGONQUIN, pg. 5 �P»o» 2 - Thursday, December 25. 2003 - The Huongs Banner �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 25, 2003 - Page 3 Changing of mayoral guard noted by Hastings City Council City Hall Council Chambers was packed at nearly standing room only because of family and friends of outgoing Mayor Frank Campbell's and incoming Mayor-elect Bob May. It was Campbell’s last meeting as mayor after eight years. Each of Campbell's grand­ children and nieces presented him a bouquet of flowers. The president of the Michigan Municipal League (MML). Jim Sinclair, praised Campbell for his dedication and service to cities through his work at MML and for his service to the "beautiful city of Hastings. "On the one-hour trolley ride tour of Hastings. I saw hidden treasures that should be out in front." Sinclair said. "Your city is just wonderful. You’ve come a long way." Sinclair noted that Campbell was a vice president of the League and the first president of the Elected Official Academy, a program for Michigan cities and villages. Don Nevins. Barry County Commissioner, said. "We are going to miss you Frank. We wish you luck." Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department echoed Nevins’ com­ ments. Campbell said. "I was here to serve the people. We're all partners up there (on the council)." May's wife. Deb. presented him with the tradi'ional gift, a gavel. He will take the office of mayor Jan. 1. May told Campbell. "1 hope I can continue to do where you left off. We’re going to miss you." Campbell presented May with a stack of books to read for the office, on topics such as performing weddings, the Constitution of the U.S., open meetings, the press’ right to know, speeches for all occasion and Robert’s Rules of Order. "The helm is yours." Campbell told May. In other business Monday night, the coun­ cil: • Approved a $5,000 funding request for Green Gables Haven, a community shelter for domestic violence victims. Hastings Police Department reported 63 domestic violence Mayor-elect Bob May is presented with his own. personalized and engraved gavel. It's a tradition for spo-jes to present Hastings mayors with this item as they assume the office. (Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Gray Hart) assaults in 2001. 59 in 2002. and 49 through November 2003. • Approved a request from Mark Feldpausch, chair of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), to transfer $87,500 from the fund balance in the DDA Fund to an expendable line item allowing the DDA's assistance in the purchase of a site for the new library building. • Noted that new decals have been applied applied to a retired squad car to transform it into the DARE car. • Learned from City Manager Jeff Mansfield th»t two final grant agreements have been received from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for the Waldorff Furniture building elevator and the Bliss storm sewer improvements. Both Anne Ellis and Bliss have accepted their commit­ ments to create jobs under the grant agree­ ment. • Agreed to revised leases being distributed to all the tenants at the industrial incubator. Mansfield expects to have the leases returned for approval by the City Council. • Was told that Tim Girrbach. director of public services, is overseeing repairs to the incubator, such as the roof, roof drains, cranes, overhead doors, mechanical and HVAC systems and other areas. • The Downtown Development Authority awarded four facade improvement grants at $7,229 for projects in the downtovn area. The improvements will include lighting, masonry construction, masonry repair, awning installa­ tion. concrete repair and other improvements to the exterior of commercial buildings in the area. • Adopted Ordinance #374 to repeal the prohibition of possession or concealment of weapons at certain buildings in Hastings. • Adopted Ordinance #375 to change zon­ ing from A-O (Apartment-Office District to B-l (Central Business District) for property located at 235 South Jefferson Sl, 110 West Center St. and 117 East Center Stt. • Adopted Ordinance 376 to to change zon­ ing from from R-2 (One-Family Residential) to A-O (Apartment-Office District) for prop­ erty locate at 321 South Jefferson St. • Adopted Ordinance 377 to amend the Zoning Map from R-2 (Single-family Residential) to B-l (Central Bus.ness District) for property located at 135 East Green St. ‘Senior Meal program cards limited by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Barry County Commission on Aging is telling applicants for the Bumham Brook “Senior Choice" meal program that there is a cost in participating. Because there is no additional money avail­ able for this program, the local COA will have to pay for meals served at restaurants from its budget for congregate meals. The more meals which are paid for through the Senior Choice program the less money there will be for the congregate programs. Burnham Brook of Battle Creek earlier this month announced its new nutrition program available to Barry County residents 60 years and older in a press release printed in the Dec 11 Banner. This new Senior Meal Choice pro­ gram started Dec. 16. COA Director Tammy Pennington said two cards have been issued so far. There have been inquiries from Hastings residents about partic­ ipation. Meals traditionally have been provided through contracts with service provider organ­ izations from two primary methods, home delivered meals for homeoound older adults and congregate meals offered at sites where older adults gather for a noon meal and social­ ization. It oversee*, the Barry County Commission on Aging meal program. Bumham Brook’s “Senior Meal Choice’’ attempts to provide more options for older adults on where they eat and to better serve older adults living in areas of the Barry County who previously have not been served by the The Library Board is currently in negotiations with the owners of the adjacent prop­ erty to City Hall on East Street, what was once know as Mama B's. DDA backs new library at former Mama B’s site Another step toward identifying the site of a new Hastings library was taken last Thursday morning when the Downtown Development Authority lended support for the site adjacent to City Hall on East Street, what was once known as Mama B’s. The DDA also dedied to contribute funds to purchase the property. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the Library Board is still looking at all sites, but is in negotiations for the olf Mama B’s property Other top sites included, the True Value lawn and garden story building on the east side of Boltwood Street and the old city garage, not far from the current City Hall building. “We are still pursuing the purchase of one site,” said Brenda Teegardin president of the Library Board. Teegardin said board members have met with the owners of the property adjacent to City Hall on East Street. In the coming weeks there will be further information available. she said. The City Council Monday night approved an amendment to the DDA’s budget transfer­ ring $87,500 from the fund balance to an expendable line item. This allows them to help assist with the purchase of the site for the new library building. Recent negotiations show the Library Board has given up on the idea of placing a new facility across from the fire station which would mean closing a portion of East Mill Street. There was public opposition to this idea with some believing that closing the street would cause traffic problems and hurt businesses. A challenge is court was denied and could have allowed die Library Board to move for­ ward. but they chose instead to follow public opinion. The library is currently located across from the Barry County courthouse and is said to be deteriorating. Projections for the new facility show that there will around 70.000 visitors a year. traditional congregate ■eal programs. The Senior Meal Choice pfbgram links area restau­ rants with nutrition service ^providers funded by Burnham Brook f(4 provision of meals to seniors. Eligible seniors are issued Senior Meal Choice cards similar to credit cards. When going to a participating restaurant, the seniors identify themselves as Senior Meal Choice participants and make selections from an approved menu. The servers or clerks swipe the card just as they would a credit card. Mary Bauer, clinical services manager with Bumham Brook, is spearheading the new ini­ tiative. "We are pleased to be able to serve seniors in areas of Barry County that have not been served before by our nutrition services, and the restaurants have been wonderful to work with in gening the program off of the ground," Bauer said. Congregate meals have been available in Hastings and Nashville for five days a week and in Delton and Woodland for three. By using services in local restaurants, par­ ticipants in the program are provided increased food selections and scheduling flexibility. Participating restaurants include Thomapple Kitchen in Middleville and Prairieville Family Inn in Delton, and more restaurants will be added later to the program. Pennington sail' the Senior Meal Choice program will be limited to residents of Delton and Middleville, which are currently the target areas. The Commission on Aging serves as provider of this and other Bumham Brookfunded services in Barry County, including home-de live red and congregate meals. Even with the restrictions, Pennington says, “Although the program is very limited we remain excited about offering the senior citi­ zens of Barry County yet another option for senior dining." The grant for the program was $35,000 a year ago. but for 2004 the grant is being reduced to only $30,700. Pennington said, “Since Senior Meal Choice meals cost us significantly more that the catered meals served at our regular dining centers, we naturally need to severely limit the number of Senior Meal Choice meals avail­ able." Tim McIntyre, director of Bumham Brook said, “We do not intend that this program neg­ atively impact the Barry County program. Instead we believe this program will help us serve those who are not being serviced by the congregate meal program.” He says that the cost per meal at a congregate setting is $5.50. Staff at the Region III B Area on Aging antici­ pate that the cost of the Senior Choice meals will be between $5.50 and $6.00. Participants are encouraged to support the program with suggested donation amounts per meal. Donations should be made at the time meal credits are assigned. Bumham Brook has been providing social and nutrition services throughout Barry and Calhoun counties since being designated by the state as the Region III B Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in 1996. To obtain a meal card, call the Barry County Commission on Aging at 269-948-4856. Mayor Frank Campbell (right) presents Mayor-elect Bob May with keys to City Hall as a symbol of the changing of the guard. Last Monday night was the retiring Campbell's last meeting. (Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Gray Hart) NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page St. Rose earns 2 arts grants Family workshop series starts Jan. 6 Si. Rose School has announce it has received two grants, one from the Hastings Youth Advisory Council and the other from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. The YAC grant will be used to buy recorders for the third and fourth grade stu­ dents. The students in these classes wrote requests for the grant. The grant from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, which is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, will enable scheduling of percus­ sion workshops for St. Rose students and Hastings Middle School percussionists. The Robert Hohncr Percussion Ensemble, under the direction nf Jeffery' White, will be teach­ ing what they have teamed from Dr. Hohner over the years he was alive. The group includes former Hastings stu­ dent, Antosia Myers. The ensemble then will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday. Jan. 9. for Barry County residents at Central Auditorium in Hastings. This ensemble performs a variety of music from cultures all around the world. A Free Family Workshop Series 2004 will begin Tuesday. Jan. 6. in MidjUevilte, , and certificates of participation will be given to those using the classes for credit, said Karen Jousma, executive director of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County. Four workshops again will be held in Middleville, Hastings, Delton and Nashville. Free pizza dinner and free child care will be provided with pre-rcgistration. January's subject is “The Changing. Evolving Roles of Parenting." In February, "Discipline...What Works?" is the topic. With March's subject, “Bullying... My Child?" parents will discover different types of “bullying" and learn ways to create a safe environment for kids when dealing with the behavior. April's topic involves “The Ups and Downs of Family Emotions." A panel of members from the Community Partners will conduct each class. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with class and child care from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pre-regirtration is necessary for classes, dinner and child care. Call Jousma at (269) 948-3264. ‘Shop in Hastings’ winner revealed Renae Swift of Hastings won Sl.OGO Friday in the “Shop in Hastings — Win in Hastings" Christmas shoppers sweepstakes. In the spirit of Christmas, Swift said she intends to share the cash she won to help make it a merry Christmas for another fam­ fly. Sixty other WBCH listeners won gift cer­ tificates from each of the 30 participating businesses. There were approximately 19,000 entries deposited in “One Grand Christmas" drawing boxes in Hastings. New Year’s Day music, dining set The Nashville Strings will have their annual New Year’s Day dinner Thursday, Jan. 1, at the Maple Leaf Grange, four miles south of Nashville. Lunch will be at noon. Ham and coffee will be furnished.Those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. There will be music and dancing all after­ noon. Humane Society has more straw For those who missed the Dec. 6 date, the Barry County Humane Society still has straw available to be given away to dog owners. Anyone who has outdoor dogs may obtain a supply of straw by calling Dawn Koning at 945-3994. Mystery Dinner Theatre planned A Mystery Dinner Theatre is planned for Barry County Leadership Saturday, Jan. 24. The cast from the Thomapple Players is being directed by Jeff Kniaz. Norma Jean Acker is the show's producer. The audience will get to enjoy the ambiance of a school reunion with a fatal twist There will be a mystery to solve as well as lots of laughs. The play event include dinner, catered by Dana Rittenberg. Ticket holders are invited to have appe­ tizers tnd a tour al the Adrounie House at 6 p.m. and then go to the dinner at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church hall at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 each and can be purch'.sed at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce or at the Adrounie House. Proceeds from the event will help support Leadership Barry County. Since seats are limited Leadership Director Nancy Goodin suggests ordering tickets as soon as possible The 2004 Leadership class still has open­ ings. Information about the class is avail­ able at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce office at 945-2454. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �Page 4 — Thursday, December 25, 2003 - The Hastings Banner lb My Opinion My Top 10 wish list for Santa this year During this Christmas season, it's a good time to reflect on the past year and look toward the new. The excitement of the season comes from the anticipation of the Christ child's birth. It seems there are more people in a better frame of mind during this special holiday time of year. It’s a time when we all become “Santas" of sorts, with renewed spirits and a sense of caring and concern for each other. Well, I'm just like any kid with things I would like to see in the new year ahead. This is my Top Ten” wish for Santa... with a few added wrinkles. 1.1 would like to sec work on the new Hastings Public Library get under way soon in its new location in downtown Hastings. I’d like it to be a showpiece and an attraction for read­ ers to the downtown area. 2. I hope our elected officials are prepared for the job ahead of doing the peoples' busi­ ness. and I hope the elected officials who have had these jobs for years take a step back and think about the importance of the work they do and how it impacts the people they serve. 3. It's my hope the new Hastings schools' community recreation center can find funding to offset the expense of operation so it doesn't affect school funding of education in any way. 4. It's my hope the newly appointed educational leaders throughout the area are prepared for the task ahead of giving our young people the best education and the preparation for the what's ahead for every child in this rapidly changing world. 5. For our local businesses and retailers, I wish they finish a good year and can continue to cany on their business during these economically trying times 6. For local industries, it is my wish they can continue to survive in an increasingly glob­ al competition and can continue to employ people from our community. 7. I would hope that our state officials can be careful when making cuts to education. Which year of a child's education isn't important? That's the problem, all of these years are important and to make cuts one year for the sake of a balanced budget could affect our kids negatively for years to come, only because of the year in which they were bom. Quality edu­ cation is a big responsibility and it shouldn't be made into political football. 8.1 would like to see more concerned people running for political office. These positions are important to all of us and we need the best people possible when doing public business. One good example is our local probate court judge. It's not going to be easy to find a replacement for a judge like Dick Shaw, who will retire next month. I pray our governor makes the right choke for his successor. 9. 1 hope we can continue to find a good balance between growth and conservancy and stewardship of our natural resources. 1 hope we can find a way to create and maintain jobs in Hastings and Barry County while at the same time making certain our precious lakes, streams and forests are not harmed. 10. It is my fervent wish that our troops in Iraq. Afghanistan and anywhere they air asked to go arc kept safe and that they are granted safe passage to celebrate the holiday season with their families at home in 2004. Whether or not we support the mission, let’s do all we can to back the people who are in harm’s way in the name of freedoms we too often take for granted or ignore. 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Outgoing, incoming mayors related To the editor: At Monday night's Hastings City Council meeting, our mayor, Frank Campbell, set the record straight. He announced that Mayor-elect Bob May is related to him and that he had been grooming him for the mayor’s position for years. So to those who wrote in during the fall campaign and were worried about Barry Wood having a family member on the coun­ cil and being a “yes” man. you have had a “yes” man on the council for many years. As the new council takes office in the new year, we need to look at reforming our election laws. The following are my propos­ als for possible changes: 1. Have the mayor’s position be up for election on presidential election cycle. This will provide for more citizen participation in the election process. 2. Those candidates who run for mayor and are sitting on the council should resign their seat effective immediately and allow for the ward they represent to select a replacement council member. 3. If a ward seat becomes vacant with more than one year remaining on the term, a special election must be held. 4. Any appointed replacement on the council must appear before the council in a public interview sessio? before selection and present reasons why he or she wants to be considered for the replacement seat. 5. Mayor Campbell suggested last year that we reduce the amount of seats on the council. One suggested plan would be to reduce the seats on the council for each ward and elect two council members at large. That might be a good idea. So under this system we would have a council mem­ ber from each ward and two members at large. This way we would have seven posi­ tions on the council with a broader repre­ sentation of the citizens. You would have four members who represent specific ward districts and three, the mayor and two at large council members, representing the majority of the city residents. Our city is growing and moving forward. Along with that direction and growth, we need to move forward in how we view our elected officials and how we do business as a community. Wolfram Hentschel, Hastings Dear editor: Re: The Dec. 18 Banner back page article about Thomapple Township hiring anoti>cr full-time paramedic/firefighter. As a former employee of that service, not a former disgruntled employee as I have been referred to in the past, this comes as no surprise. Thomapple Township Emergency Services Director Mark Marentette asked for more money and now he’s getting it after first being told “no” at Thomapple Township's regular board meeting. Township Supervisor Don Boysen called a special meeting on the matter, the first such meeting he has called in his 21-year career as super­ visor. This, after four ocher members of the board said no. Why can’t the supervisor and Marentette just stop after being told no? Apparently they don’t care about the tax­ payers’ money. Both of them, along with Trustees Patrick Harrison, Walter Eavey and Debra Buckowing have champagne tastes on a beer budget. I commend board members Susan Vlietstra, Michael Kelly and Rex Schad for showing concern about taxpayers' money and being able to afford another employee. With today's high unemployment rates and after reading several foreclosure notices printed in area newspapers, it's obvious our economy can’t afford another $34,000 plus benefits for another person on a service that can handle it in-nouse by changing a few things. It was stated there was concern about the ambulance service’s fund balance of $200,000 shrinking to $50,000. Marentette said he was working on that problem. How? After he went out and bought a new/used Tahoe so he can drive it when he wishes at the taxpayers’ gas expense? Marentette is getting a salary raise from $43,000 to more than $53,000 a year. Public safety is of utmost concern, but let it be handled by someone who has experi­ ence running an Advanced Life Support ambulance. When Marentette was hired he didn't have any experience. Yes, he was a paramedic in another state and has experi­ ence running a fire department with medical first responders, but that’s another story. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. . Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Emergency service needs to make wholesale changes What about color alerts? How much stock do you take in the color-coded danger alerts :or possible terrorist attacks? Here arc few suggestions: The first thing needing change is make sure Marentette obtains his paramedic license so he can help staff the second ambu­ lance When he was hired, he was told by the board be must obtain his paramedic license. And after reading the Thomapple Township meeting minutes, he was told again. I have been told by some at TTES that he hasn't even started a class yet. Before he was hired as administrator, there was rarely a time the second ALS ambulance was unable to be put in service with a para­ medic and at least a basic EMT. Why was this? The fire chief before him was committed to the service and the community. The chief would make sure the second ambulance was manned, usually by him or manned by other paid on-call paramedics. Where are the other paramedics who manned the second ambu­ lance? They have been insulted. lied too and badgered into quitting the service. This is why, when the new administrator was hired, he/she should have been a paramedic. Another thing that could be done is make the second ambulance a basic or limited advanced unit. At a basic level, only a basic EMT and a medical first responder could run the ambulance and respond to calls. Not only would this save money, it would save on response time. That unit could respond, as well as an ALS unit from a neighboring serv­ ice. That means no more 27-minute response times for patient care. Basic units cany AEDs, so in cardiac arrest situations electri­ cal therapy and CPR can be started before ALS arrives. Thirdly, when a situation arises in which another AI.S service has to respond, make sure the closest service responds. In one sit­ uation I had the displeasure of hearing on a fire/EMS scanner, the TTES units were busy and a medical request came from Carvath Village, an assisted living facility in Middleville. Instead o. calling an ambulance from a service 10 miles to the west or anoth­ er service 11 miles to the south, the adminis­ trator had dispatch send Life EMS from Grand Rapids to the call. That makes no sense, a service 20 or more miles to the north. Fourth, get rid of Marentette and hire an administrator/chief who is a paramedic and has experience running an Advance Life Support Ambulance service. Marentette did say one thing that was true, the people of this community does deserve an ambulance when they need II I don’t think they care whose, long as one arrives in a prompt 2nd timely fashion when needed. These concerns and suggestions come from the fact that my family and I are tax­ payers and residents of Thomapple Township, as are my parents and siblings. My family had to use TTES once for my 6year-old son. The attitude of the paramedic left something to be desired. He had a form for my wife to sign, saying she was refusing medical care and transport to the hospital, but she wasn't refusing either. His attitude was, “Well, if you want us to transport, we could." Is that not the essential job of ambu­ lances? That kind of behavior and attitude is not needed or expected from paramedics. So maybe Mr. Boysen, Mr. Eavey, Mr. Harrison and Ms. Buckowing should fix the problem correctly and not apply only a bandage to a major leak. I am sick and tired of being fleeced by a township government that's supposed to look at and control spend­ ing habits. Donald Clinton. Firefighter, taxpayer, paramedic, Middleville iw Huttos. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMsMb,.. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 i-, .-v r rreoenc s- -J- S-uacoos — u. uonn uacoua Hresioerr vice rraaoars Staven Jacobs SacratoryrTraaawor • NEWSROOM • David T. Ybung (Ed»or) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Edita) Helen Mudry Sandra Pometlo Patricia Johns Susan Tamer, Brett Bremer Cathy Rueter Rutfl Zachary Marcie Westover • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Joe Chambers, Wayland: “The alerts help me pay attention to what is going on around me.” Douglas Gummere, Orlando. Fla.: Jessica McMurray, Middleville: “Yes. I watch television and pay a little more atten­ tion to what is on the news." "1 take these warnings very seriously. I am in the Navy and we know what the consequences can be if we are not alert." “I take the warnings very seriously. I give a lot of attention to what is going on around me." Nancy Dahlke, Caledonia: “I take the warnings seriously. I think it is important for everyone to pay attention.” Karen Swanson, Washington. D.C.: “I only pay attention if the warning is orange or above. In Washington there are so many warn­ ings that you find that you don’t pay attention." CtoaaMad ada acoaptod Monday trough Friday 800 am to 530 pm, Saturdays 830 am to Noon Scott Ommen Dan Burge Rose He atoc Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Ratoe: $25 par year in Barry Counly $27 per year in adjoining countae $29 par year atoaaHwa POSTMASTER: Sand addreaa changes to: P.O. Boa B Hasangs, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paal al Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 25. 2003 - Page 5 .... Courthouse employees, county reach tentative accord on pact by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Courthouse Employees Association and County Board of Commissioners have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract. The County Board did not vote on ratifica­ tion Tuesday morning because the necessary paperwork was not ready, however. County Administrator Michael Brown said it is likely the matter will be decided early in January. The Courthouse Employees Association, which includes about 75 people, has been working without a new contract since the old one expired nearly a year ago. on Dec. 31, 2002. Because of lack of progress in negotia­ tions. members of the union picked outside the courthouse during lunch hour and after work one day last month. It had been reported earlier that the county had offered a pay increase of 3 percent, but association members sought a higher number for some of its employees. The county also had offered them a prescription co-pay plan of $10, but they balked because elected officials and commissioners have a $5 plan. Other issues have included changing health insur­ ance and retirement benefits. Commissioner Clare Tripp reported Tuesday that there are still two bargaining units that have yet to settle labor agreements with the county. In other business Tuesday morning, the County Board of Commissioners: • Agreed to dedicate the budget surplus at the end of this year to Chariton Park to be used toward constructing a new exhibit build­ ing. It was explained that the current building housing exhibits had its roof cave in several years ago, the building has been deteriorating and artifacts are not being well protected against the elements. The structure is one of the original buildings on the property. Commissioner Tom Wing said he’s not cer­ tain it’s a good idea to make such a financial commitment when the Parks and Recreation Commission, which oversees Charlton Park, does not have a strategic plan in place. He added that Charlton Park has a county-wide dedicated millage that can be used for such a project. “Why is it our responsibility?” asked Wing. We have a parks commission and a millage. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said the commission does not have enough money to build a new facility. “Nobody from the park came and asked for this," MacKenzie said, adding, “the year-end surplus is dedicated to some project each year.” He noted that in past years the board granted $200,000 to the Road Commission for a new road grader and last year’s extra money was dedicated to the police repair fund, computer and data processing fund and the building rehab fund. Vice Chain/oman Sandy James said the condition of the building “was brought on by Mother Nature... This was an act of God.” Commissioner Clare Tripp agreed, saying, “It’s a capital improvement." But Commissioner Jim French said. “You're not going to get much building with what’s left (in the budget surplus) anyway.” It was reported the surplus will be used toward constructing a new building, not fund the project entirely. “We don’t really know what the year-end surplus will be,” MacKenzie said. “But we won't be obligating ourselves beyond what the surplus will be," MacKenzie said. The vote was 7-1, with Wing casting the lone dissenting vote. • Approved the expenditure of $4,328 from the Diverted Felons Fund to buy and install a new intercom system for the jail. Sheriff Steve DeBoer said. “The current system is 30 years old and beyond repair.” • Approved an agreement with Maximus Inc. for preparation of Central Services cost allocation plans for the years 2003, 2004 and 2005. at a cost of $36,000, or $12,000 per year. ETHANOL, continued from page 1 Chicago and in this area is called "basis." The basis for com here is normally 25 to 30 cents, fluctuating according to supply and demand. Prices locally would go up about 10 to 12 cents per bushel. The plant would add jobs, hiring about 32 to 35 workers. Dixie Manshum of the Barry County Alliance Board wrote a letter supporting the proposal. She had worked with financial investors in the project, assisting in arranging meetings with state officials and agencies, to facilitate the agribusiness. She said it would boost the economy and create an investment opportunity. She said it would become a valu­ able community and regional asset. Financial lending institutions Union Bank of Lake Odessa and Greenstone Farm Credit Services expressed support for the project Preservation of natural energy would be expanded by the alternative fuel source. Though there is not enough com grown now to make a dent in the nation's energy needs, the more plants there are, the better the conditions for profitable production. Woodland Township Supervisor Doug MacKenzie informally supported the project, though it had come before the township meet­ ing and be could not represent the board. With class A roads and rail access, he said. "Il seems the perfect location for such a facility.” He said creating a profitable market for area farmers was better for keeping farms in production, than using public funds to preserve farms. A trustee from Castleton Township said he wished they had thought of this first. A tax base would be added to help support infrastructure and schools, he said. Approval was given to Larry and Marie Brodbeck for the use on their 33-acre ag zoned property located on Saddle bag Lake Road off M-66. The plant would sit on about 15 to 17 acres. The special use was granted based on this being a similar use to other agriculturally relat­ ed product processing, already allowed for grain elevators, grain mills or flour mills, busi­ ness. which also supports a farm-based econo­ my. Most plants in the country are located in industrial zoning. Though related to industrial manufacturing, other industrial processing would not be allowed in an ag zone, lacking the inter-dependence with agricultural produc- Ceil phone abusers annoying, clueless TWte editor: I attended a funeral and was appalled to hear a cell phone ring three different times. 1 don't know if it was one person’s phone or several, but the point is how rude it is. especially in a funeral setting. Actually. I believe that there are few people important enough to need a phone with them at all times, except a doctor and then they can have it on “vibrate." so as not to bother others. If any motorists with a cell phone to their ear while driving ever hit someone in my family, they can expect a large lawsuit because it is totally not necessary. Surely I'm not the only one who feels this way. Helen Plaunt. Hastings non. The future county master plan process very likely will include zoning districts defined for enhancing agriculturally based industry and agribusiness, for location by right. In some cases there may be districts created for location of such facilities, so that using prime farm land can be avoided. At that time, if this facility is completed, a new designation other than a spe­ cial use may be apply to the property. A model example of a processing plant was shown. The industry is only about 20 years old. Brodbeck visited different plants and found one he and his partner believed to have tech­ nology ahead of the others, with no environ­ mental issues, leading to them to choosing Fagen to construct their facility. Fagen has built several operating facilities. One is in South Dakota, one in Wisconsin, two in Iowa, and two in Nebraska. Ten more are under construction. Testing methods have also led to stricter standards on emissions. Plants usually follow formula construction, with latest improve­ ments incorporated into each new facility. Bad operational practices are continually being identified and ruled out. Thermal oxidizers were discovered to be a major improvement, reducing emissions from the plant. A brief explanation of ethanol production was made. Corn is the most economical grain and has the highest yield for ethanol. Com is about two-thirds starch, a polymeric sugar. Starch is broken down into sugar. Yeast converts the sugar into carbon dioxide and ethanol, both potential products. About one-third becomes ethanol. Residua] products, oil, protein, fiber and fat are isolated. This by-product is either dried or used wet locally, as a high protein (up to 28 percent protein) livestock feed. Carbon dioxide can be captured and com­ pressed in a recovery facility. If carbon dioxide is not marketable, it is released into the air, a greenhouse gas in the same form as utilized by the com in the first place. Water is used in the process. Much is recy­ cled in the plant. It is used in the cooling tower and the boiler. Much of that is condensed back and reused. Reverse osmosis is used to purify water coming into the plant, filtering iL A por­ tion of water has concentrated minerals in it, both out of the well, and at the end of the process and is discharged out of the facility. Odors from the drier are largely controlled by a thermal oxidizer. Noise is not generally a problem. Future challenges for ethanol plants: 1. Good fire protection is a major concern. Hazards need to be minimized. Some plants have experienced fires, more likely in a dry mill process, expected at this plant. Tall struc­ tures may pose a challenge for the local fire departments. 2. Water is used in large quantities. 360,000 gallons of water a day from a deep aquifer. The plant would be in operation continuously. About half. 180.000 gallons, is discharged. A permit to draw this much water is required. A sustainable source must be assured. To understand the volume of water, by com­ parison, farmer irrigation wells were said to typically draw two to four thousand gallons a minute, or around five million gallons a day. A farm in Prairieville Township was using from one million to 1.44 million gallons of water a day this year, but for only four months. 3. Water discharge: Dealing with the dis­ charge volume is another concern. Barry County Planning and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus pointed out this is an area which does not readily perk, and the discharge of water during flood times could create a prob­ lem. Mineral content in the water may not be suited to discharge into a stream or drain and may require additional treatment Discharged water goes out as water vapor or as distiller's grain as moisture in the feed prod­ uct. 3. Permitting processes. Mitchell said the EPA has entered into a consent agreement regarding air emissions, with Fagen. Milling is noisy, but was said to be largely contained and controlled within OSHA noise level limits. 4. Guarantee of a certain level of rail use would be required to have railroad support. 5. Financial support and investors must be assured. Mitchell said all the apparent challenges are within reason end he believes all can be met • Agreed to privatize civil processing by taking it out of the hands of sheriff’s deputies and giving it to William H. Nesbitt & Associates for all next year. The firm will pro­ vide the services for common fee-based rates. DeBoer said serving civil papers is a waste of a deputy and Commissioner Don Nevins, himself a former deputy said. “It’s a thankless job. I'm glad he (Nesbitt) is willing to do it." Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Fund your IRA early in the year As an investor, if you want to get the New Year off to a good start, consider fully fund­ ing your IRA right away. It's a smart move that can pay off for you - perhaps even more than you'd think. You've got until April 15 to put in the max­ imum of $3,000 (or $3500 if you're 50 or older) into either your traditional or Roth IRA for 2003. So. if you haven't completely fund­ ed your IRA for this year, take care of that first. But after you've "maxed out" on your IRA, don't wait another year to fund it for 2004 - because the earlier you contribute, the sooner your money can start working for you. De early contributions really make that much of a difference? Consider this: To fund an IRA for any given year, you’ve got 15 months, from January 1 of one year until April 15 of the next By consistently funding your IRA at the beginning of that 15-month time frame, rather than at the end, you could accumulate a lot more money. How much more? Suppose Mary Smith is 35, and. for the next 30 years, she puts the maximum allowable amount into a traditional IRA that earns a hypothetical 8 percent a year. At the end of that time, she will have accu­ mulated $521,117 if she had waited until April 15 every year to make her contribution. But if she had fully funded her IRA at the beginning of each year, she’d end up with $610372 - a difference of nearly $90,000. (This calculation assumes you make the max­ imum contribution each year, including "catch-up" contributions, based on future IRA limits, as established by recent tax law changes. Also, the 8 percent rate of return, which is calculated on an annual basis, is for illustrative purposes only; it does not repre­ sent any currently available investment.) Overcoming obstacles to early funding 1-800-237-2379 claim of adverse possession. The matter of prescriptive casement has to show that the use of the “estate openly, noto­ riously. adversely and continuously for fif­ teen years." According to court documents, it was ruled that there was evidence that the dock on Park #3 had been used by some of the landowners and their predecessors in title for more than 15 years. It was also stated that there were factual issues “to whether the use of the dock was permissive and whether there was a proper tacking of the use of the property, and which lots obtained a prescriptive easement." Former resident Ken Witker moved out the area, but said that it was a shame that there was a problem between neighbors and that there couldn't be a negotiation. In closing the ruling, Eveland stated that the plaintiff’s motion was “granted in part and denied in part.” Litigation will continue if the parties do not reach an outside agreement. 4.75% 7-year Fixed Rate Balloon Mortgage Hastings City Bank The Benefits Continue. / Locked rate for 7 years / / / / / 1997 Dodge Ram Chiropractic can help. Call for information about our holistic approach to the treatment of Fibromyalgia which includes: • Massage • Hydromassage •Trigger Point Pressure • Manipulation • Nutrition Nashville Family Chiropractic Crater (517) tmnt Btae Cnm • ITO • M«Ueirr • FTOM Procter 4x4 Large box with high cap. Wall maintained. $6,000. CallErnie @269-945-9554. As you can see. you've got some pretty tan­ gible reasons to fund your IRA early. So. what's stopping you? If you’re like most people, you'll face at least two barriers to getting your IRA contri­ butions in early. The first of these obstacles, not surprisingly, is procrastination. Whether we like it or not. many of us put things off until we absolutely have to take care of them. So, if we know that we've got until April 15 to put funds in an IRA, we wait until April 15. How can you combat this tendency to delay taking action? Try sending yourself reminders. During tht early weeks of the new year, put notes on your calendar or your elec­ tronic organizer, reminding yourself to put money in your IRA. By pestering yourself, you just might make the right moves. The second barrier to funding your IRA early is a potentially more serious one: lack of money. It’s certainly not always easy to come up with $3,000 or $3500 at one time. After all, you've got your share of bills to pay - and. in the early part of the year, when you're just coming off the holiday season, you may have taken on more debt. Where can you get the money for your IRA? There's no easy answer - but try to be cre­ ative. Perhaps you'll get a tax refund. Or maybe you've got some funds sitting in a money market account. Or, you could possi­ bly cut back on some of your expenses. You know your situation better than anyone - if you look for ways to free up money, you're likely to find them. No matter when you do it, it's important to fully fund your IRA. But try to get accus­ tomed to contributing the maximum early in the year, every year. That's a habit you won’t want to break. Copyright © 2003 Edward Jones PROFESSIONALS! ALGONQUIN, continued from page 1 In his ruling, Eveland stated that the lan­ guage of the plat must be used for purposes granted and that it did not allow the construc­ tion of docks, permanent docking of boats or sunbathing. This still allows the defendant to maintain access to the lake Eveland also stated in the ruling, “Indeed it is inconceivable that the plattor would have granted the right to install docks or to perma­ nently dock boats to all owners of 102 lots in the Algonquin Plat.” With the language of the plat not allowing these items, the defendants challenged that they obtained these rights through adverse possession or the doctrine of prescriptive easement. In order to show adverse possession the “defendants must show that their possession is actual, visible, open and notorious, exclu­ sive, hostile, under cover of claim of right and continuous and uninterrupted for the statutory period of fifteen years.” It was ruled that there was no basis for the • Voted unanimously to implement the health insurance cost share for the corrections unit effective Oct. 23 and to reimburse a small amount to command officers for their health insurance cost share from May 22 to Oct. 23. • Scheduled their annual reogranizational meeting for 1 p.m. Friday. Jan. 2. at the com­ missioners' chambers. Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. 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He married Gaylia Brown Oct. 29. 1947. He enlisted in the Marines on April 14. 1942 and was a World War II Manne Veteran serv­ ing in the South Pacific George served in the Civilian Conservation Corp., was a life mem­ ber of the VFW in Sheridan and a charter member of Ionia Historical Society. He was a barber and cosmetologist then went on to work for the Department of Corrections. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gaylia Brown of Ionia; sister. Bemadinc Staffer of Ionia; nephews. Mick and Jill VanDeVelde of Lake Odessa, Monte and Joy Baum of Lake Odessa and Dr. Richard and Marilyn Brown of Spring Lake. Cremation has taken place at his request. Services will be held in the Spring. Anyone wishing may make a memorial con­ tribution to Ionia Area Hospice or Ionia Historical Society. Arrangements by Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. You may make online condolences at www.lakefuneralhome.com. DELTON - James “Jim” Spencer, age 56, of Delton, formerly of Almont passed away sud­ denly on Dec. 17. 2003. Jim was bom to Joseph “Pete" Spencer and Jean (Rose) Spencer on March 3, 1947 in Almont. Jim graduated from Imlay City High School in 1966 and went on to Michigan State University and graduated with a BS degree in farm Bureau Husbandry in 1970. Jim lived in Delton, for the last 23 years, was self employed in the Dairy Farming Industry. Jim is survived by his sisters. Ilene Hyde of Grand Rapids; Sandra Harper of Grand Rapids; brothers. Thomas (Nancy) Spencer of Leonard; Robert (Marcia) Spencer of Stanton; Gordon (Elaine) Spencer of Almont and Dean Spencer of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Jim is preceded in death by his parents. Joseph “Pete" and Jean Spencer. A funeral service was held at St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church in Allenton. Monday. Dec. 22. Father Gerald Frawley offi­ ciated. Interment was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Imlay City. Funeral arrangements were from Muir Brothers Funeral Home. Imlay City. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowlinj, Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 am.. Sunday School lid un.; Sunday Evening Service 6XX) p m . Bible Study A Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6JO pm M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott Church phone. 269­ 945-4995. Church website: www. hopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007 Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett Office hours. Wed Thun . 9 a.m. to I p.m. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 ajn. Morning Worship Sunday. 6-8 p.m Sr. High Youth Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Sonshine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 a.m.. 12-2:30 p.m Wednesday 6-8 p.tn. Pxmeer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 p.m.) Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 pjn ■ Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) Nashville. Rev Al Rusiell. Purer. A mission of St. Rove Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Masses 8:30 ajn. and 11.00 a.m.; Coofewon Saturday 3:30-4:15 P* HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9 30 ajn.; classes fcr all ages Morning Wurahtp 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesda y activiue 7.00 pan. ate: Rainbov.s or J J. BRIe Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12): Youth Mimstnes or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study ■ No age limits. WELCOM E CORNERS UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 3115 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob South. Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11XX) a.m.. Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Chunh of the World- Wide hnghccn CoMimmion “ 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St ) Chwth Office: (616) 943-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charier P McCabe III. Rector Mr F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Worship -8 a.tn. and 10 a.m Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a m Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a_m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev Timm Oyer. Pasanr. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour; 11XX) a.m. Morning V'onhip Service; 600 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 pjn. Services far Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 a.m_. Worship 11XX) un.; Evening Service at 600 pm.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 un.-!l un.; P.O. Box 63. Hastmp. MI 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 945 am. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praiie Sen ices 7.30 p.m For more information call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9:30. Church Service 10 30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHIRCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services 9 15 ajn. Morning Prayer. 11XX) ajn. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 p m. For mortunfarmation call 795-2370 or Rev. David T Hustwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all aervicev Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adah Ministries. Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10:45 am.. Morning Wonhip Service; 6:00 pjn.. Evening Service; 7.-00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awana. Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nunery. children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spintfilled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd . Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 ajn. 600 pjn.. Wed 6:30 pm. Jews Club for boss & girts sgn 4-11 Pastors Dcvid and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God't love "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For urformaGon call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors’ (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class IOXX) am. Worship 11XX) a.m.. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday: Bibk Class 700 p.m Claraes for all ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400 Worship Services. 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages al 9:45 am. Nunery provided. Jr. Church Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. This information on worship service GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857 Sunday Service 10: 30 a.m.-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 State Rd. (Corner of State Rd and Bolt wood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Doo Brail Phone 269-945-9i2l. Nunery available for all services. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Adult classes: Dec. thru Feb. Don Acker leading, from the Bonanza senes, where Utile Joe. Ben. Adam and Hou will leach Bible principles. Pastor Don. discussing topics per­ taining to the Christmas Story as seen through the eyes of the prophet Isaiah. Pastor Brian, a Young Adult Class. “Cafe’Berra." “Hot Topla.’ Worship senrice 10:30 ajn. Kid's For Christ 10:30 a_m_ (during wor­ ship for (3 A 4 yean) A (5 yean thru 3rd grade). Quizzers 4.-00 p.m. and Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p m Wednesday Midweek: 9:00 aun. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Sing'n Share (Adults) Youth 6th-l21h grades, and CLC (Christian Life Chib) 3 yrs. old thru 5th Grade. Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. Thun. 9:30-11XX) a.m. NASHVILLE - James T. Whelpley. age 82. of Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville, died unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 20. 2003 at his home doing what he liked best, puttering around the house with his son. Mr. Whelpley was bom on Sept. 4. 1921 in Muskegon, the son of Arthur and Gladys (Arnold) Whelpley. He was raised in the Muskegon area and attended school there. He was married to B. Adma LaMar on April 18. 1958. He was employed at General Motors in Grand Rapids for over 32 years, retiring in 1985. He also owned and operated LaMar's Boats and Cottages at Thomapple Lake for over 30 years. He was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge #628. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Visitor's Ass’n; member Michigan Sports Buggy Ass’n. Mr. Whelpley is survived by his son. James (Cindy) Whelpley of Nashville; three grand­ children; three great grandchildren; daughter­ in-law. Brenda Steidle of Nashville and spe­ cial companion. Daisy Lamctton of Battle Creek. Preceding him in death were her parents, wife Adma on Oct 8. 1996; son: Dana Steidle and by three sisters. Services were held on Tuesday. Dec. 23. 2003 at Wren Funeral Home with Pcstor Rob VanEngen officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Jane Loveless HASTINGS - Helen Mae Field, age 81. of Hastings, died Friday. Dec. 19. 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Field was bom on May 1. 1922 in Sand Lake, the daughter of Virgil and Grace (Kunde) Woods. She was raised in the Howard City area and attended schools there, graduating in 1940 from Howard City High Schoo). She was married to Wayne Field on Feb. 17. 1946. She was employed at Jet Electronics in Grand Rapids for many years until her retire­ ment. She came to the Hastings area in 1991 from Grand Rapids. She had previously lived in the Caledonia area for several years. Mra. Field was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Mrs. Field is survived by sons. Thomas Field of Grant and Bruce (Beverly) Field of Cedar Springs; daughter. Jean (Erik) Ingolfsrut of Grand Rapids; eight grandchil­ dren; three great grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Cool of Freeport, Mary Jane Blough of Hastings and Doris Piper of Hastings, nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were parents, hus­ band Wayne on March 5. 1985; also by two grandchildren, six brothers and two sisters. Services were held Monday. Dec. 22, 2003 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Jay Schrimpf officiating. Burial was al the Coral Cemetery in Coral. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I Adam J. Swiderskl| ALTO - Adam J. Swiderski. age 90. of MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Jane Loveless, age Alto, went to be with his Lord Friday, Dec. 82. of Middleville, passed away Friday. Dec. 19. 2003. 19. 2003 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. He was preceded in death by his son, Mrs. Jane Loveless was bom on Aug. 31. James. 1921 in Ottumwa. Iowa, the daughter of He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Louis and Martha Bacon. Florence; his children. Arnold and Gail of She was employed at McGraw Edison Austin. Texas; Robert Swiderski, Kevin and Company in Albion, for over 30 years as an Kathleen (Swiderski) Debrie. Kevin and air conditioning inspector. Robin Swiderski. all of Alto; four grandchil­ She was a member of Good Shepherd dren. Lutheran Church in Middleville. Adam served in World War II and received She is survived by 4her sons, Frank and a purple heart with honorable discharge. He Daniel; her granddMflty. Gina, Eric and ‘ was a member of the American Legion Post Jennifer, and a oreai ’jfinflson. Chandler. 305. Adam was also a member of the Holy A memorial service was held Sunday. Dec. Family Catholic Church. 21.2003 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Private family services will be held for in Middleville. Rev. Tony Sikora officiated. Adam. A celebration of his life will be posted Memorial contributions may be made to at a later date. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. GRACE LUTHERAN CHI RCH 239 E North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Saturday. Dec. 27 - 11XX) a_m Youth Ministry Prayer Tunc; 8 XX) p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Dec. 28 - 8X» A 10:45 am. Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. Tuesday. Dec. 30 7 XX) pm Overeaten. Wednesday. Dec. 31 - 7XX) A I1O0 p nt Holy Communion. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) fame* voyager net Barrier free building with elevator io all floors Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lira Stevens. Director of Christum Education; Norm Bourn*. Musk Director; Enn Riordan. Office Manager Sunday. 8:15 am - Sunday School. 9:30 aun. - LIVE' Under the Dome (Cocnemporary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10.30 am. Refreshments; 11XX) am. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School Nunery is provided dunng both worship services. Junior church is for ages five hrough second grade WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7XX) pjn Bell Chou rehearsal 8XX) Chancel Choir rehearsal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal 7 XX) p m. prayer meeting tn the lounge FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHI RCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E Lumm. Intenm Pastor Sundav Services - 9:-00 a.m. Traditional Wodnp; 10 00 am. Coffee Hour in the Lounge. 10:10 a.m Church School; 11:20 am Contemporary Wonh’p The 900 Service is brtvj cast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11: 20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery ts provided for both icrvicea SPECIAL EVENTS: Dec. 24th 7M Family Services wZChrirtmas Program; IL-M Christmas Caaata; Dec. 25<h - Merry Chrtamaa is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses. DELTON - Stanley Kania, age 79. of Delton, passed away Dec. 17. 2003. Stanley was bom April 7.1924 in Chicago. HL. the son ar Frank and Ann (Kalcczak) Kania. Stanley has resided in Delton since January of 1975. living with his sister and brother-in­ law. Veronica and Victor Cimala. A loyal employee of Peter’s Restaurant for many years, he often volunteered at the V.F.W.. enjoyed going to the casino, and the occasional cigarette and a beer. A member of and an usher at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton. Stanley loved his nieces and nephews and was a friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his sisters. Veronica (Victor) Cima.'a of Delton. Lillian Labus of Chicago, and Mary (Pat) Patula of Lacrosse, Wise.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother. Casey and a niece, Vivian Cimala. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday. Dec. 20, 2003 at Si Ambrose Catholic Church. Delton. Fr. Carl Peltz. cele­ brant. Interment in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Stanley Kania Monument Fund will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Bom in Raton. New Mexico on Dec. 25. 1923. Maxine was a graduate of Grand Junction High School in Colorado. She was united in marriage to Donald Mantlo on May 9. 1946 and together they moved with their family to Lake Odessa in 1966. Maxine will always be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a friend to everyone. Maxine is survived by Don. her loving husband of 57 years; children. Christine and Gary Wickham. Donald Mantlo, and Becky and Bob Swift; and grandchildren: Megan Wickham. Steffen Mantlo, Jennifer Wickham. Andrea Mantlo. and Corinne Wickham. She was preceded in death by her parents. Walter and Louise (Cotton) Denny: and granddaughter, Morgan Wickham. In keeping with Maxine’s wishes, a private time of remembrance will be held by the fam­ ily at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the JacksonMutschler VFW Post Scholarship Fund, or to the American Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F D I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Peace on EARTH, GOODWILL Toward All Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 SOUTHFIELD - Mary B. Smith, age 90, died at Evergreen Health and Living Center. Southfield, on Dec. 17, 2003, of complica­ tions from several strokes and dementia. Bom in New York State, she moved to the Hastings area when she was four, graduated from Woodland High School in 1932, mar­ ried the late Paul W. Smith and began a lengthy career in education. Starting in a one-room schoolhouse in Coats Grove, her day began stoking the fire in the potbellied stove. She continued to teach in various communities in Michigan and Illinois, eventually moving to Rochester. There she taught in the two-room school on the historic Van Hoosen farm, and later at Meadowbrook School. After earning her MA from Wayne State in 1963, she became a principal at Baldwin School in Rochester and remained there until her retirement in 1977, ending a 35 year career in teaching. An active member of the Rochester com­ munity. she served as an elder of the University Presbyterian Church, and held membership in the Rochester Women’s Club and the D.A.R. Mary was an ardent collector of antiques throughout her life, experiencing great joy from the beauty of antique glass and the thrill of finding a good buy. She also enjoyed bridge, or any other game of cards or chance. A trip to a casino was always a special treat for her; golf and gardening were also hobbies in her earlier years. Mary was preceded in death by her hus­ band of 53 years, Paul W. Smith, and one son, David N. (Judy) of Palm Springs, Calif. Surviving family members include her daughter. Marcia Bearden (Ned) of West Bloomfield; son. Paul (Rita) of Elk Rapids; sister, Grace Schaibly of Evergreen Health and Living Center.; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Koops Funeral Chape! in Lake Odessa on Saturday. Dec. 20, 2003. Burial followed at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. I Robert James Foote! MIDDLEVILLE - Robert James Fcnte, age 63. of Middleville, passed away of cancer and went to be with the Lord Thursday. Dec. 18. 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Elizabeth Foote; brothers, Lawrence and Clarence Foote; brother-in­ law, Gene Hall and sister-in-law. Connie Foote. He is survived by his sisters, Barbara Hall, Charmaine, Marilyn (Will) Loew. Ruby (Ron) Hermenitt; brothers. Marv (Ruth) Foote. Don (Dawn) Foote; many nephews and nieces and special friends, Julie, Nick Roger and Bob. Bob graduated from Community College and attended WMU. He held a variety of jobs, some of which took him to many parts of the world includ­ ing Taiwan and the Ukraine. His hobbies included farming and classic cars. Funeral services were held Monday. Dec. 22, 2003 a! the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Fr. David E. LeBlanc offi­ ciated. In lieu of flowers the family request memo­ rial donations to Hospice Home of Hope. 1175 68th St | Hany Lloyd Augustine BELLEVUE - Harry Lloyd Augustine, 93. of Bellevue, died Dec. 20. 2003 at home. He was bom May 21. 191U in Bellevue Township, the son of Asa and Emma (Chalender) Augustine. He worked as a fanner and also worked for 20 years for the Bellevue Community Schools in the maintenance department, retir­ ing in 1975. Harry married Margaret Burkett on May 23. 1931. She died Jan. 1. 1995. He is survived by sons, James (Elaine) Augustine of Bellevue, Jerold C. (Mary) Augustine of Marshall; 12 grandchildren. 26 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter. Marilyn L. Thornton in 1997; brothers. George and Stanley Augustine; and sisters. Martha, Mildred. Gladys. Doris and Hazel. He was a member of the Bellevue Lions Club. Kalamo Chapter. F&AM, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Bellevue Commercial Club. Hany also enjoyed working with wood and macrame. making bird and bat houses. He also enjoyed square dance clubs and trav­ el trailer clubs. Services took place Tuesday at Shaw Funeral Home. Lehman Chapel. Bellevue, Pastor Mark Thompson, officiating, interment. Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Bellevue Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Bellevue United Methodist Church or the Bellevue Township Library. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.5hawfUDCralh0mc.CQm | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 25. 2003 - Page 7 Exchange Young Citizens for December announced Stricklands enjoyed Inez Miller celebrating 90th birthday 61st anniversary Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for December, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Dylan Kelmer and Chelsea Falconer, shown with teacher Dawn Secord. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Strickland celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on December 21st. They have two children. Sue (Ted) Bustance of Hastings and John Strickland of Florida and they have four grandchildren. They reside at 12730 NW County Road 237, Alachua, Florida 32615. Cards will be welcomed. Central Elementary’s Young Citizens of the Month for December, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Taylor Simpson and Stephanie Warren, shown with teacher Michelle Benningfield Missing from the photo is Emily Hart. Inez Fountain Miller will celebrate her 90th birthday Dec. 28, 2003 from 12-2 p.m. at the Hastings Meadows Apartments Community Room. 1536 N. East St. Hastings. Inez has two daughters, Beverly (Jack) Lambka and Shirley Tobias; a son. Donald, deceased; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and four great great grandchil­ dren. Inez would enjoy hearing and seeing from her family and friends on her 90th birthday and your congratulations may be sent to: 1536 N. East St, Apt. 14, Hastings, MI 49058. J^ewbom babies GIRL, Clarissa Hope, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 17, 2003 at 10:37 a.m. to Jason and Katrina Joppie of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 3/4 ozs. and 19 inches long. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for December from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Barbie Buehler, Eric Treadwell, Dane Schils, Cheteey Snyder, Nick Wallace and Emily Dunnigan. I David Raymond Wells| CLIO - David Raymond Wells, age 42, of Clio, died unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003 in Saginaw. Mr. Wells was born June 27, 1961 in Seattle. Washington, the son of Douglas and Juanita(Rodriguez) Wells.. David was a musician who loved his music, and loved performing it. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Clio. He is survived by his daughter, Shae, of Flint and her mom. Shirley Wells, mother Juanita of Pomona Park, Florida; sisters, Diana and Denise Wells of Florida. Dawn Dooling and her usband Pat of New Jersey; many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; and his many friends at the Cloverleaf in Clio. He was preceded in death by his father in May 2003 and his uncle. Rod Rodriguez in September 2003. A funeral mass was celebrated Wednesday, Dec. 24,2003 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. Rev. Fr. Dennis R. Spitzlcy offici­ ated. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo Township. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuncral.com. I Sydney Blough, shown here with teacher Tricia Kietzman, is Young Citizen of the Month for Decembe” from Pleasantview Elementary School. GIRL, Brianna Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 17,2003 at 3:12 a.m. to Phil and Susan Neuman of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Andrew Barrett, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 13, 2003 at 6:07 p.m. to Michael and Kristen Smith of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Susanne. Naeole, bora at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 11. 2003 at 3:35 p.m. to Joseph and Brittany Kctola of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Andrew Kyle, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 15, 2003 at 3:34 p.m. to Melissa Smith and Aaron Vansyckle of Dowling. Weighing 9 lbs. 13 ozs. and 22 1/4 inches long. BOY, Nathaniel Todd, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 18, 2003 at 12:55 a.m. to Chris Grommet and Angela Spidle of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Cody Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 11 2003 at 11:27 a.m. to Terri Wolfgang and Tom Kruger of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Shelby Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 7, 2003 at 5:01 p.m. to Joni Dean and Justin Vanderberg of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. Pamela Franson and Matthew Feldpausch, shown here with teacher Ben Bruinskool, have been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for December at St. Rose School. BOY, Joshua David, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 11, 2003 at 2:53 p.m. to Heather and Allen Brass of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. BOY, Carter Jon, bom at Pennock Hospital bn Dec. 12, 2003 at 7:55 a.m. to Bonnie and Kevin Belson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. Marc Steven Landgraf, Nashville and Sheena Chantci Andler, Nashville. Joseph Albert Mendendorp, Wayland and Kristal Elaine Yoder. Hastings. Jeffrey Lee Roberts, Hastings ar.dJoAnn Carol Newton, Nashville. Terrence Craig Wilkins, Sr., Lake Odessa and Lois Louise Adams, Lake Odessa. Ernest Robert Lee Godfrey Grooney, Audobon, PA and Autumn Dawn Wieland, Lake Odessa. Paul Richard Lonsway, Plainwell and Kitty Lynn Long, Plainwell. William Franklin Chester, Dowling and Valerie Renee Chester, Delton. Be a “SPORTS NUT’ and keep informed on all the scores and accomplishments of local athletes. Read The BANNER! Glenwood R. Rairigh| SUNFIELD - Glenwood R. Rairigh. of Sunfield, passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2003 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, at the age of 73. He was bom Nov. 4, 1930 in Woodbury, the son of Rev. Glenn and DeEtte (Hunt) Rairigh. Glenwood was a lumberman, owner of Glenwood Saw Shop, formerly employed as plant protection al Diamond Reo. and Motor Wheel His community involvement and member­ ship included, Sunfield Township treasurer, Sunfield Lions Club. Lakewood basketball referee, and Sunfield United Brethren Church. Mr. Rairigh was preceded in death by both his parents, and a sister, Francis (Lincoln) Owen. He is survived by his wife (of 53 years), Flossie (Hefflebower) Rairigh; four sons, Glen (Linda) Rairigh. of Sunfield, Gerald (Janice) Rairigh. of Pickford. Greg Rairigh of Sunfield and Gailen Rairigh of Lake Odessa; 13 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a sister, Peggy (Donald) Curell, of Sunfield. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 22, 2003 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church with Rev. Mark E. Ralph officiating. For those wishing contributions may be made to the SUBC. or the Lions Club, do RFH. P.O. Box 36, Sunfield. MI 48890. The pallbearers were Jason. Luke, Kyle, Chadwick, Adam, and Anthony Rairigh. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. An intern­ ment service and burial followed at the Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Woodland. For more information log into www.legacy.com. GIRL, Alexis Jade, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 17, 2003 at 12:20 p.m. to Leah Labine and Jamie Palmer of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Alexis Kayleann. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 15, 2003 at 4:45 p.m. to Kyle and Leslie Booher of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Sherry and Wayne Gould. Great grandmothers are Esther Gould and Petit Latta. Paternal grandparents are Jill and Michael Booher. Great grandpar­ ents are John and Opal Booher and Fred and Marilyn Garlinger. THANK YOU Hastings Mutual Movie Outpost NBT Screenprinting Progressive Graphics Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for December are Roe Salazar and Devan House, shown with teacher Alice Gergen. Flexfab Horizons Mulberry Fore Taco Bell Northside Pizza Expressman/Videolime Tor sponsoring oar Mason opening SPAGHBTTI DUnOOR with your prise donations HASTINGS BOYS SAXONS BASKETBALL Let us remember to honor the Lord Jesus if Christ on his birthday a PRE INVENTORY SALE ISSOFFSKCHimilS ______________ Exp— DbcwtOt 31. 2003______________ The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for December, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Zack Hammond and Hailey Walsh, shown with teacher Tim Newsted. �Page 8 - Thursday. December 25. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 27, with Mike McCartney the host. There will be someone from the Ionia County Genealogy Society on hand as well. The engraved bricks are on display. They will be used to pave the walk between the depot and the freight house. The memory tree also is yet on display. The gift shop has train items, books, garden decorations and lots of relishes and pickles for sale. Besides this, there are Lake Odessa centennial histo­ ries and other books. This is a good time to bring in visitors or students. The bloodmobile was held at Central United Methodist Church on Monday after­ noon. Four generations of the Hamp family gathered last Saturday at the home of Mrs. Roger Hamp for their annual Christmas din­ ner. Her children came from Lake Odessa, Costumed children portrayed angels, shepherds and kings for the Christmas pro­ gram. Sunfield and Leslie. The grandchildren are from more scattered towns. The Dan Schunk family of Niles was at the Delos Johnson home over the past week­ end. Funeral services were held Monday at Carson City St. Mary's Church for F. Willard Simmet, 84. retired Middleton fanner. Eldest of five children is son Carl with wife Mrrlynn who live on Washington Boulevard in Lake O. His surviving wife is Josephine (Egan). In the extensive sports coverage typical for the start of the season. St. Johns High School has listed its coach. Dirk Besko. for his seventh year to coach the team. Dirk is the son of the late Henry Besko and Donna (Scheidt) Besko of Ovid. Donna was a Lake Odessa native and one of the first mail car­ riers on a village route when the switch was made to house-to-house delivery in the sum­ mer of 1957. Joe Reil on Johnson Street recently had two trees removed. They were very rotten in the interior and in danger of breaking. The trunk of one was 36 inches across. This is the former Fred Dahl/Orvin Ca’.t home. The Reds now have a sizable wood pile and the village truck hauled away a lot of the debris. Gariock family members from Richland. Carlton Center and Lake Odessa spent a pleasant Christmas together at Big Rapids last Saturday at the home of Bruce and Janet and their sons. Roads were fine and the weather was fine for a northerly trip. There was about three inches of snow on the ground. The Christmas program at Central UMC was held last Sunday evening. Children and youth had most of the roles, but Dr. John Hemming was a key character in the drama. High schoolers Barcroft. Ferris and Backe were storytellers. Alex Jones was a key fig­ ure in the story, as was Lindsey Hemming. Solo singers were Kayla Landon and young boys Aaron Reiser and Jack Tromp, grand­ son and namesake of a doctor by the same name. This was a play within a play. High schoolers joined the children in the singing. After rhe performance, refreshments were served by United Methodist Women (UMW) members. Many visiting family members were present. This was a fine time to meet the cast. The new medical building on Laurel Drive has the modular units in position atop the foundation. The siding is being applied. State police warn of emergency scam The Michigan Slitb'Police is warning cit­ izens about a disturbing new scam that involves telephone callers who identify themselves as MSP personnel In this scam, the victim is contacted via telephone by an individual claiming to be a law enforcement officer or dispatcher. The pretend officer/dispatcher informs the vic­ tim that a family member (who they name) Mike Wonser of Mulliken works on a log from an 8-year-oW tree. has been involved in a serious traffic crash and needs to be transported to a hospital for immediate emergency care. A second con —_________________________ artist claiming to represent the medical transport company then contacts the victim KELSEY PINKS (WYATT) and informs them that payment must be is 10 years old. received in advance. The victim is directed to wire a significant amount of money to a She was involved in a home third individual before their loved one can explosion on October 31, 2003, be transported The Michigan State Police remind citi­ and has suffered significant injuries. zens that it is MSP policy to notify next of If you would like to make a kin in person, if at all possible, in the case of a fatal or potentially fatal accident If the donation, it can be sent to any next of kin resides out of state, a local law Fifth Third bank, enforcement agency may be used to relay the message. payable to the benefit account of Residents also will never be asked for Kelsey Pinks (Wyatt) payment prior to emergency transportation. _______ a The cost of transferring a patient is handled 0KS27150 by the receiving hospital, the transport com­ pany and heaidi insurance provider. Please contact your health insurance provider for more information on your coverage. When making payment for medical services, please take note of the billing company. Do not send money to an unknown individual or company. If you receive a suspicious telephone call from someone claiming to represent the state police, please call the local State Police post for confirmation. We’re so sure you’ll love a Carnival vacation, we guarantee it. Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Holiday greetings Dear Readers: Today is Christmas. For the millions around the world who celebrate this holiday, we trust you are spending the time doing meanirfgful things, and enjoying family and friends. Here is a little Christmas blessing that came our way over the Internet. We hope you enjoy it: During this Christmas season. May you be blessed with The spirit of the season, which is peace. The gladness of the season, which is hope. And the heart of the season, which is love. A precious gift Dear Annie: I would like to share a story that happened to me last year at this time. I truly experienced Christmas. Not the glittery, frantic, stressed-out occasion, but the selfless, quiet and gentle Christmas. While in the checkout line at the store, I chatted with a beautiful young woman about some books that were in her cart. Someone had recently recommended those same books to help me through the sudden and tragic loss of my dear mother-in-law. I was still grieving and not in much of a mood to be shopping. For me, the Christmas season had lost its fes­ tiveness. This young lady shared with me that she had lost her grandmother and was grieving, too. As she left, she wished me a Merry Christmas with a sweet smile. I was making my way to the car when this same lovely woman ran up to me. She extended her hand with the two books we had discussed. She said she wanted me to have them because she, too. knew how difficult it is to lose someone you love. With a hug she was gone. In the few seconds that this encounter took place, I never found out her name. Yet the kindness of a stranger brought me back to the real meaning of this most precious season. I knew it before, but now I am thoroughly con­ vinced that God sends His angels when we need them the most. I want to say thank you to that dear angel for her compassionate heart. - Cherrie Dear Cherrie: What a heartwarming story, filled with compassion and kindness, and a true feeling of the holiday spirit We hope the lovely young woman who gave you those books will sec this letter and know that you arc talking about her. Thank you for sharing this with our readers. Bad news cards Dear Annie: Why do people use Christmas cards to give news of terrible personal tragedies? I recently received two cards informing me of horrible illnesses in the fam­ ilies of the senders, including all of the most dreadful details of the treatment and suffering of possibly terminally sick people. To include such news with a card wishing the recipient a happy holiday season seems bizarre and makes me uncomfortable. Please suggest to your readers that they send a card without the bad news or send the news in a separate letter. - Las Vegas Dear Las Vegas: The "dreadful details" do not belong in a holiday card, or anywhere else except conversations with close family mem­ bers. However, giving you a brief update of the personal news, good or bad. is a way fur people to keep in touch, especially those who correspond only once a year. Try to be toler­ ant. Annie's Snippet: One of the reasons good­ will is so appropriate at Christmastime is because often that is when it is needed most Carnival Vacation Challenge And Get A Free Upgrade. Take the Carrwal Vacation Challenge and see far yourself just how much more fun. more value and more vanety you! get on a Carrwal cnxse than any other vsjson. 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Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 Guilt custody Dear Annie: I am the mother of two girls. ag?s 3 and 7. I am divorced from the chil­ dren’s father, and we have joint custody. I work days, and "JefF works nights. When he has the kids. I stay overnight at his house while he's at work. When he returns, I go to my own place and sleep for five hours. In the last two months. Jeffs job has required him to work a great deal of overtime and to go on occasional business trips. I have bent over backward to accommodate his schedule, even when it means giving up my weekends. Our divorce decree states that we alternate weekends with the children, but I have spent three weekends in a row with the kids because of his job. One recent Sunday, Jeff gave me all of three hours’ notice that he would have to work until midnight. When 1 expressed exaspera­ tion at how much I sacrifice for the sake of his job. he flew off the handle and promptly called my parents to tell them what I said. My mother immediately phoned, chastising me for being unwilling to care for my own chil­ dren. I ended up staying with the girls that night, only to be greeted by my irate ex at 2:45 a.m., shouting filthy names in my face. Don't get me wrong. Annie. I love the time with my kids, but I'm exhausted, and 1 need to recharge my batteries. I have never asked Jeff to make any sacrifices for the sake of my job, even though some extra hours would definite­ ly benefit my career. Just because I left my marriage doesn't mean I left my girls, although my family seems to believe otherwise. I am a great mother. This was the first complaint I've made in 18 months, and I was raked across the coals. I'm sick and tired of being blamed for my divorce and having to make endless concessions because of it. How do I deal with my ex and my family without causing anoth­ er fight? — Virginia Gal Dear Virginia: It is helpful when parents accommodate each other’s schedules, but (here is no reason for you to be the baby sitter because Jeff works until 2 a.m. You are suffering from a lot of guilt (thanks, partly, to your parents), and your ex­ husband is using it to his advantage. Set some boundaries. Jeff needs to be responsible for the girls' care when his job demands week­ ends and late hours. If that means bringing them to your house or hiring a sitter, so be it. Tell your parents to butt out. Etiquette on gifts Dear Annie: I was recently invited to a baby shower and was floored when the invi­ tation stated that guests should give cash or a gift certificate to a specific store. I used to think this couple had class, but apparently they don't know the first thing about simple etiquette. If I decide to go to this shower. I'm certainly not going to give such a crass gift I want my present to be personal, and I also don't think it's appropriate for the recipients to know the exact cash value of your gift. Am I old-fashioned? - Anonymous Gift Giver Dear Gift Giver No. There are sensible reasons for most etiquette rules. It is in poor taste to insist on any specific gift or to demand to know the cash value of a present This is especially true for a shower, where part of the fun is opening each item with "oohs" and "aahs" (although some women find it too time consuming to do even that much). We say. get the new mother whatever you want. Is he a paramour? Dear Annie: I have a question. A woman who has an affair with a married man is referred to as a mistress. What do you call a man who has an affair with a married woman? — Equal Rights in Michigan Dear Equal Rights: The closest appropriate term is "paramour." although that has a rather sexy swagger to it Readers, how about some clever suggestions? Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to annicsmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. Jo find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 25. 2003 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Martin Schram and his worm ranch By Joyce Weinbrecht L. E. Barnett, attorney, judge and writer often wrote articles for the Hastings Banner and the Grand Rapids Herald. In this week‘s article, he fold the story of Martin Schram and his worm farm. There are few ranches in the west which boasts of a quarter of a million cattle, but Martin Schram of Hastings confidently asserts the livestock on his farm at 1328 South Jefferson Street, Hastings will inventory at least a half a mil­ lion. come spring roundup. He gives generous credit for the successful increase in his stock to the late Mr. Charles Darwin, who when writing his “Origin of the Species.” asserted that mankind could not exist without the humble earthworm. Doctor George S. Oliver, a busy Texas physician, decided to accept Mr. Darwin’s statement literally and not only cease trying to live without earthworms, but earnestly to live with them Fifteen years ago he purchased a textbook on worm culture titled “Our Friend the Earthworm" and Martin Schram of Hastings found it interesting reading while he was in college learning to become a registered phar­ macist. As an ardent fisherman, he had spaded many a can full of worms and had hunted with his flashlight many lawns in search of those evasive worms known as night crawlers to have bait for his fishing expeditions. After reading the book he laid it aside with­ out the slightest suspicion that fate would some day make him the proprietor of “Ute Fall Creek Bait Farm.” the largest earthworm and night crawler producer in the Middle West. Marty finished school and passed the phar­ macy boards and began his career at a drug store in the City of Hastings. Little did he know what fate had in store for him. He con­ tracted polio and was to spend many a long days in pain and in therapy, and worse, he wondered how he could support himself and his family. He knew it would take at least a year or more until his weakened legs could support him to work the long hard hours a pharmacist must spend standing. He searched for something to fill the long painful days and to make a bit of an income. Fish bait and worms for other uses seemed to be the answer of what to do to keep busy and to make a bit of income. He took up weaving to strengthen his hands and legs, and began thinking about raising fish bait, namely angleworms and night crawlers. He decided that he couldn’t just give up. He also began working on repairing fly rods and fly tying. He found this was more fun than pouring medications all day long and his business grew. He built a sunlit workshop for an incidental part of the business of breed­ ing. feeding and raising, classifying and pack­ ing for shipping the worms. A sizable bam in the Schram yard housed the 12 x 8-foot beds filled with rotted leaf compost to a depth of 18 Delton Kellogg Middle School honor roll (Second marking period) Fifth Grade All As — Aubrey Beeler. Avery Blackbum. Carty Boehm. Alex Haase. Taylor Hennessey. Krista Holtman. Cameron James. Amanda Mikolajczyk. Kaleigh Robinson. Emily Smith and Dallas Swinehart. Honor Roll — Clara Bagley. 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Jason Broadhurst. Amber Bruder, Thaddeus Calkins, Douglas Campbell. Hannah Chadderdon, Andrew Chapman. Amber Christiansen, Michael Curcuro, Alexandra Daniel. Allison Deschaine. Jacob Donahue, William Doran, Peter Duquesnel. Mandy Dye. Lacey Edgerton, Lydia Ely. Susan Falvo. David Fulton McCarty. Colleen Geiger, Emily Grooten. Colleen Harmon, Scott Hoekstra. Samuel Hoff, Samantha Holroyd, Sarah Hotroyd. Stefan Jovanovich. Jordan Keagle, Tarah Keim. Taylor Kingsley, Sarah Kucharek, Joshua Marzic. Elizabeth McCord. William Moon, Cody Morse, Anthony Mott. Christopher Olvitt. Casey Overbeek, Dylan Pancoast. Brett Reath, Rustina Roe, John Rusan, Quinn Seaver. Lisa Solomon, Catrina Soto. Emily Stevens, Chelcie Strong. David Tiffany. Matthew Tuftedal, Jacob Vanderveen. Robbie Wandell, Sara Weimer, Kara Whittemore and Jason Wolthuis. Eighth Grade All As - Rachel Beeler. Paul Belcher. Bailey Davis, Brian Diaz. McKenzie Earl. Kathryn Goy. Bailey Lester, Jared Lindberg. 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The program required $3,500 out of the general fund and is the total amount that has gone to the CERC out of that fund. The center is funded through a separate account.The school is looking into other funding options outside the general fund to pay for this program for the spring session. Recent layoffs of teachers and custodians also have come as a way to conserve funding as the state projects to pass on mid-year cuts for schools. Cooley said that next year also may be tough, but stale funding may soon stabilize. Having a stable funding source will help the school slowly create a healthy fund balance. A healthy fund balance also will help when the school is in the time gap between state aid funding. With enough in reserve, the schools could then borrow money from their fund instead of from an outside source. Borrowing from an outside source results in the school paying back the money with interest. Cooley said the school will be OK and the fund balance needs a chance to rebound. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 weekend egg layers and the youngsters are particularly healthy and active. In fact that is true of all Fall Creek bait farm stock. “It is all in the feeding," the proprietor says. “They say that any worm will turn if sufficiently provoked. My worms do not need provocation. They are graduates in the art of squirmology. Good health and good color makes them very active, long lived and effec­ tive bait." Spring orders came in from resort owners and others requiring shipping to all parts of the state. Leaf mold in wooden or pasteboard containers are the only shipping Schram use. Ninety percent of all worms go fishing in tin cans. In high summer temperatures the tin can will kill worms within a few hours. A cardboard or wooden box or even a wax paper container, filled with rooted leaves instead of dirt, will keep them lively for days if given a little attention and a sprinkle of drained coffee grounds. Schram insists that worms are not reptiles or bugs but are really animals without legs. When night crawlers are hatched they look like a slowly wiggling bit of white thread and attain no girth for several days, at four months angleworms are ready to eam their keep by laying more eggs. Night crawlers take about six months to mature. When Marty began this bait farm, he knew it would take at least another year for his legs to become strong enough for him to return to his profession as pharmacist He stated that “A man who hasn’t a hobby to fall back on better hustle and find one. The proprietor of Fall Creek Bait Farm concludes, “It’s a worry killer as well as a mighty secure anchor to the windward in an unexpected bit of rough weather.” Marty did recover the strength in his legs and joined the staff of the Barry County x Medical Care Facility as its pharmacist for I several years. Source: L.E. Barnett Scrapbooks. » with unlimited family calling? DcTwe) rdtjwhat9j Unlimited FamilyToFamily Minutes Only ALLTEL gives you FamilyToFamily*' minutes sc your mobile-to-mobile plan also includes your home phone And now it's Unlimited! 1000 Anytime Minutes Cooley says schools OK, despite low fund balance by Martie Westover Staff Writer Even with the 2002-2003 audit report for the Hastings Area Schools showing the low $500,000 fund balance. Superintendent Christopher Cooley said he feels confident that with time and stabilization, things will gradually turn around. The audit was done by the accounting firm of Norman and Paulsen, with the recommen­ dation that schools have a fund balance of between 10 and 15 percent of budget. The $500,000 Hastings currently has in the bank is not anywhere near that number. The school’s fund balance dipped below a $1 mil­ lion between July 2000 and June 2001 and has yet to bounce back. Cooley said trying to build up a healthy fund balance is important, but the school sys­ tem has to continue to spend money in a responsible way on programs for students. The business of the school is to educate the students and provide quality programs, he said. Programs such as block scheduling at the high school were where a majority of the money was spent from the general fund, because of the labor intensive aspects of the programs. Teaming and block scheduling will be dropped in the second semester (starting next month) from the Hastings agenda as a way to conserve funds. One special program involved swimming classes run through physical education class­ es for students in third, sixth and ninth grades at the Community Education and Recreation inches and planted with barley on its surface. More than 100,000,000 husky night crawlers dwelt happily in its depths and count their great, great, and great-great grandchil­ dren every 20 days. Stacked around the bed were crates containing myriads of angle­ worms. They count their generations of grandchildren every seven days. Worms’ duplication is somewhat involved. You see, Mr. and Mrs. worm do not exist Each worm is equipped with an egg ring which is the lighter colored band around the worm's mid­ dle, which you cannot help but notice when you bait a hook. Every seven days approxi­ mately. an angleworm sends a ring of protec­ tive gelatin sliding its body until it drops off its head. The doughnut like container closes and forms a capsule not unlike the white of a chicken egg containing two tiny worms which hatch without further attention from the par­ ent. The same is true for night crawlers, except thev lay their shell less eggs at intervals of about 20 days and the capsules contains from six to eight worms. The egg at first transplant is about the size of a grain of rice and turns green as it prepares the hatch. Worms eat leaf maid, com meal and coffee grounds. Its mouth is funnel shaped, opening at the end of its head, which expands and closes over the grain of food. Worms have gizzards and digest their food with the aid of swallowing sand like a chicken. After extracting the nourishment, castings are regurgitated and arc virtually important enriches to the topsoil. These granular heaps of castings around worm holes are familiar sights to most all. The term of life for both angleworms and night crawlers is from seven to nine years, Schram estimated. 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Deomter 25. 2003 - The Huangs Banner Trojans surge past the Saxons in the second half by Brett Bremer Sports Editor All twelve TK Trojans scored in the sec­ ond half as they pulled away from Hastings in the in the last 16 minutes Friday night for a 79-57 win in Middleville. “We were just a little deeper," said Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter. “Right on down to the end of our bench we aren’t too shabby. We’ve never, at least in the last few years, had a team that had five scoring threats on the floor all the time." The Trojans led by just three points at the end of the first half, but didn't trail in the ball game after taking a 5-2 lead in the early minutes on a pair of buckets by senior Chase VandenBerg. “We settled for a lot of perimeter shots," said Holzhueter of the first half. “In the sec­ ond half we really took control of the game." The Trojans took control underneath to pull away in the contest. Led by Trevor Manning, Brett Knight, and Mark Rolison underneath, TK cleaned the glass, keeping Hastings' trips on the offensive end short and giving the Trojans some easy buckets on offense. Manning finished the game with 12 rebounds, while Knight ended up with eight. The Trojans didn’t just take care of busi­ ness inside. They hit seven three's on the night. "They shot awfully well," said Hastings coach Don Schils. The Saxons were hurt by the absence of their scoring lender Drew Whitney, who sal out the game after suffering a gash in his lip which required stitches in the league opener Tuesday against Wayland. “It’s really frustrating," said Whitney, "because it’s nothing that's really holding me back. This is the first game I’ve ever missed, since I was this tall," he said drop­ ping his hand below his waist The Saxons did a good job of hanging in the ball game in the first half. A long 3pointer by Joey Aspinall from the top of the Saxon senior Justin Pratt (left) gets some last second instruction from head coach Don Schils before heading back out on the court against Middleville Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans’ Jon Yeazel rises of Hastings’ Justin Pratt (12) and Andrew Vincent for a shot in the first haff of Friday’s 79-57 TK victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) th1”of the Hat Hope Santa doesn’t forget the sports world this year Santa can fit a lot of presents in his big red bag, playstations, pop guns, dolls, and Dalmatians. For the sake of tltosc in the sports world, both in Barry County and abroad, let's hope tliat more than toys can fit in that sack. More Matmen - Delton and Maple Valley could both still use a couple more wrestlers. 1 know they’re smaller schools than Hastings. Middleville, and Lakewood, but I can’t wait for the day that they catch up. It may never come, but wouldn’t that be a nice gift for coach Heethuis or Ricketts to see under his tree on Christmas Day. Stop the Flow • There are a couple more presents I’d like to give wrestlers around the county. I’m not sure what they need, softer mats, moister air. or just stronger noses, but eve.y time I’ve ever been to a wrestling meet in Hastings it seems the blood clock runs nearly as often as the match clock. Another gift for the Saxon wrestlers would be an ear­ lier bed time. It wasn’t planned that way, but last Thursday’s matches finished up about quarter to eleven, when all little Who’s should be a-suooze in their beds. New Lines - My last gift to the wrestlers would be some new district lines. I think it would take more than the powers of Kris Kringlc to get this one done, but its a present that I’d like to see delivered somehow. Right now, Middleville. Hastings, and Lakewood are all ranked in the top ten in the state in Division 2. They’re all in the same district It makes things easy on me. but I’d rather see them all have the chance to meet in Battle Creek in March, rather than Hastings in February. New Write - Barry County seems to have plenty of speed in its athletes, plenty of strength, and plenty of heart, but 1 think we need some new wells. Isn’t this what they always say. “It must be something in the water.**? Lakewood’s Marc Miller at 6’5 is list­ ed as the tallest basketball player in the county. I keep hearing about how Wayland and Holland Christian can put five guys on the floor over 6’5 or something crazy like that If it’s not the water, what could it be? A Hoover or Two - There are only a couple more presents that really come to mind needed at the high school level right now. I’d give every mother of a Middleville Football p’ayer a shiny new shop vac for Christmas. As far as I can tell every one believes the new turf at TK is a success. It’s squishy, and seft. and provides pretty good traction. But like the football players feet stick to the sports turf, the sports turf sticks to the foot­ ball players' feet, and the coaches, and the reporters. I suppose small rubber chunks are easier to vacuum up than mud, but you'll never hear me say that its as much fun. Let a Team be Supreme - Last but not least there’s one thing high school athletes need most of all. an MHSAA sponsored team track and field championship. Nobody wants to mess with Memorial Day or extending the season beyond the school year, but watching Tyrone Wheatlev and his Oakland Raiders get their rears handed to them Monday Night just put that thought into my head again. Wheatley won his school a state track and field title all by himself before heading off to U of M. and one kid should be able to earn lots of medals, but one kid is not a team. Send them a ‘C’ - The most important gift for college sports is an easy one to figure out. With Mr. Claus, caroling, candy canes. Comet. Cupid, and Christmas there are plen­ ty of C’s buzzing around this time of year, but college football has lost its. Santa needs to leave a C to put back in between the B and the S. I’m thrilled that Michigan is play­ ing USC in the Rose Bowl. It’s the Big Ten and the Pac Ten. It’s the way it’s supposed to be. but I’m sure USC would like to have that trophy. And the Trojans should get the chance to win it on the field. Motown needs Magic - After Santa Claus leaves our sight, hopefully his next stop will be in Detroit. The Tigers need a new owner, the Red Wings need some young play­ ers, and the Lions list is too long even to mention. Maybe as he passes the Palace St Nick could make a little stop. Rudolph is strong, he's quick, and can jump. Put him next to Ben Wallace and maybe the Pistons can get over the hump. The Saxons’ Dan Hodges gets set to go up strong in front of Middleville’s Cliff Tomson late in the second half Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) key made it a 15-15 ball game al the end of the first quarter. Aspinall’s half court attempt just before the half-time buzzer wouldn’t fall to tie things up at the end of the second quarter however. TK went into the locker room with a 30-27 lead. "There were moments in the first half where we played some of the best basketball we’ve played all year," said Schils. Hastings’ offense fell apart a little bit in the second half. “We started taking quick shots,” said Schils. “Therefore, we stopped reversing the ball. When (TK) only has to cover half the floor their trap is tough." Chase VandenBerg was one of the Trojans who was on fire from the perimeter. "After Maple Valley I had to do that," said VandenBerg after the game. He finished with a team high 22 points, followed by Knight with 18. and 13 by Manning. Rolison finished with six points for TK, Brandon Wilson had five, Jon Yeazel four, Bobby Hebert three. Matt Palmer, Jake Devries, and Ryan Weesie two each, and Cliff Tomson and David Finkbeiner each connected on a free throw. Hastings was led by Tyler Tuthill with 18 points, and Justin Pratt who tossed in ten of his 12 points in the first half. The Saxons are off now until they visit Wyoming Park Tuesday. January 6. Lions do enought to top Morrice It didn’t impress their coach, but the Lion varsity boy’s basketball team picked up a 67­ 57 win over Morrice on Friday night. The Lions improved to 2-1 overall and 2-0 in the SMAA, but Maple Valley coach Jeff Webb said he knows they’ll have to improve for the tougher league tests ahead after the holiday break. “I don’t know if we overlooked the oppo­ nent, or because it was the last day of school before Christmas break," said Webb. “After the game you could tcii that everyone knew we could have played a little better." The Lions were on and off all night. “We’re so streaky," said Webb. “Either we play pretty well, or we don’t play well at all." Valley was strong in the second and third quarters, but started the game flat and fin­ ished flat. The Lions did have a 20 point lead at one time in the second halt “I didn’t think we played with a lot of intensity." said Webb. “We had way too many turnovers. On defense we allowed way too Maple Valley junior guard Dustin Jones (left) races around the right side of the Orioles' defense Friday night in the Lions’ 67-57 win at home. (Photo by Perry Hardin) much dribble penetration, which led to some easy buckets for them. You have to play with intensity.” In fact, it took Webb a while to remember the things his team did well in Friday night's victory. But he did remember. The Lions didn’t shoot too poorly on the night, and their pressure defense continues to improve as the season moves on. Jordan Bursley had an explosive night for Valley, finishing with a team high 24 points. Jason Beardslee also turned in another strong performance with 16 points and ten rebounds. Lance Burpee continues to do many of the little things a team needs to have done to suc­ ceed. He pulled down seven rebounds and had six assists, as he continues to try and set­ tle in at the point guard position. “He's really taken control of our guys on the floor.” said Wrebb of Burpee. “He’s mak­ ing sure that they’re all in the right positions.” The Lions will now work to continue improving as they get set for their first road game of the season Tuesday. January 6, at Portland St. Patrick. Maple Valley junior forward Jesse Page rises above the Morrice defense for a shot Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 25. 2003 - Page 11 _ Grapplers take undefeated dual record into break by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Spirits are running high tor the Saxon varsity wrestlers as they take a little time off before preparing for one of the toughest tournaments of the year. The Saxons won the Coldwater Team Tournament Saturday improving their dual meet record to 9-0 on the way, but things will only get tougher. When Hastings comes back from break it will host the annual LH Lamb Tournament, Saturday, January 3. Four state ranked teams will be in Hastings for the event, the Saxons who are currently ranked eighth in Division 2 by the coaches association, Lakewood second in Division 2. Middleville fifth in Division 2, and Grand Ledge which is ranked ninth in Division I. Heading into that fricassee, its good to have coach Mike Goggins say, “Saturday might have been our best wrestling so far this year." Hastings won all five of its duals at Coldwater, to finish ahead of powerful squads from Allegan and Stevensville Lakeshore who each finished 4-1. The Saxons faced the Allegan Tigers in the final match of the day, and took a 36-35 victory. “It was really a great match with Allegan," said Goggins. “We were very pleased to come away with a win.” It was a great day for many of the Saxons. “(Tom) Rowse. Chad Ferguson, (Dan) Biair, (Rusty) Burgdorf, all with five wins Hastings’ 125 pounder Jeff Allen (top) racks up back points before finally scoring the pin against West Catholic's David Meyers Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) for the day continue to wrestle extremely well, and (Kyle) Quada at 152 also earned five wins including a key pin against Allegan." Winning four matches on the day for Hastings were Steve Case. Jeff Allen. Matt Lipstraw, and Scott Redman. “Matt Lipstraw continues to be a consis­ tent winner as he has for all four years.” said Goggins. Saxon senior Lipstraw became one of 17 Saxon wrestlers ever to reach the 100 career win milestone. Other scores from the day included Hastings 75, Portage Northern 3; Hastings 53, Union City 24; Hastings 63. Coldwater 14; and Hastings 71. Gibraltar Carlson 6. Thursday the Saxons added two wins to their dual meet record by knocking off Galesburg-Augusta and West Catholic in a tri-match that lasted late into the night. The Saxons opened the evening by top­ ping the Rams from Galesburg 67-10. then bested West Catholic 65-9 in the nightcap. Nearly half the matches ended with a Saxon wrestler pinning his opponent. "These aren’t bad teams." said Goggins. Chad Ferguson. Rowse. Blair, and Case each earned two pins on the evening. Also winning two matches were Allen, Ryan Ferguson. Lipstraw, Redman. Jake Armour, RJ Morgan, and Burgdorf. Ryan Ferguson scored technical falls over both Galesburg's Kris VanCleave and West Catholic’s John Paslkowski. Redman and Armour each won their match against Galesburg by pin. The Saxons also had pins from Morgan, Morehouse, and Allen against West Catholic. Also winning a match on the night for the Saxons was Rich Harper, who scored a 10­ 2 major decision over Galesburg’s Brandon Carley. Saxon *B’ Team The Saxon 'B* team finished third at the Hastings’ Steve Case works on stretching out Dan Dunneback before scoring a second period pin in the Saxons' 65-9 win over the Eagles on Thursday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Rusty Burgdorf (right), wrestling at 112 pounds for the Saxons, works on one of eight first period take downs against West Catholic's Christi Kudlack. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Plainwell team tournament Saturday. Ludington won the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record on the day, Plainwell was second al 4-1. followed by the Saxon ‘B’ team at 3-2. Ludington and Plainwell handed the Saxons their two losses on the day. The Saxons fell to Ludington 61-18, and to Plainwell 66- II. Hastings wins came against Unity Christian 66-24. Grand Rapids Central 66- The Saxons’ Dan Blair (right) rolls Galesburg-Augusta's Chris Blatt onto his shoul­ ders during the first period of their 189-pound match Thursday night in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton eagers fall in double overtime After holding a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter. Delton was forced to fight through two overtimes against Paw Paw Friday night before falling 85-77. Delton held a ten point lead in the fourth quarter, but couldn't hold onto the basket­ ball or the lead. “We did not have a lot of poise with the basketball,” said Mohn. “We had a ten point lead in the fourth quarter and just did not hold onto the basketball. When we’ve got the basketball, we’ve got to know that it’s a good thing." After losing the fourth quarter lead, the Panthers needed a prayer just to get into the second overtime. Kris Oglesbcc hit a three at the buzzer of the first overtime to send the game into a second extra session. “This is one we let slip away,” said Mohn. “We just didn’t answer the call in overtime.” What Mohn called “silly fouls" hurt DK throughout the game. Again, their oppo­ nents got to the free throw line way too many times. Paw Paw was 31 of 41 from the charity stripe in the ball game. Meanwhile, Delton knocked down just 18 free throws in the contest, a 13-point swing. Paw Paw standouts Ryan Curtis and Brian Ridenbach were both perfect from the stripe, Curtis on nine shots and Ridenbach on ten. They each finished with 25 points. It wasn't all bad for Delton. Nathan Farrell tied the DK school record with six 3-pointers in the ball game and finished with a game high 34 points. “I challenged Nathan before the ball game," said Mohn. “Some people have been saying he's a pretty one dimensional player, shooting three’s. I challenged him to do something about it.” Farrell did shoot well from behind the arc. but also played strong defense on one of Paw Paw's top players. “It was nice to see him play a complete bail game.” said Mohn. Jeff Younglove finished the night w ith 18 points for Delton, and Kris Oglesbee had ten. Plainwell comes to Delton Tuesday, January 6. in the first contest after the holi­ day break. The Panthers are now 1-3 over­ all, with a 1-2 mark in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Lakewood falls to Haslett in team’s first CAAC 3 contest KCC off to a great start, thanks to lots of local help The Kellogg Community College Women’s Basketball team is now 11-0 after win­ ning the Macomb Community College Classic December 12 and 13. The team is cur­ rently ranked 12th in the nation Members of the team from area high schools include Lakewood's Lyndsay Rodgers (30). Hastings' Niki Noteboom (24). and Maple Valley's Jessie Grant (10). An 18-6 first quarter hole was too much for Lakewood's varsity boys’ basketball team to overcome Friday night, as it suffered a 58-39 loss at Haslett. The Vikings had another tough night on the offensive end. They were just 36-percent from the floor on the evening. It translated into the Vikings scoring just six points in the opening quarter, and four in the third period. “We never got things going as a team offensively tonight." said Lakewood coach Mark Farrell. “Haslett played with more intensity than we did.” The Vikings had a few spurts in them, but it wasn’t enough to catch Haslett. Thanks to three 3-pointers by Tyler Beglin in the second quarter. Lakewood was able to chip away a little bit at the deficit before losing the ground early in the second half. “We made two or three good runs at them to cut into their lead," said Farrell, “but then we couldn’t sustain the attack.” Beglin led Lakewood w ith 11 points, ail of them coming in the first half. Corey Thelen was next on the Lakewood scoring list with nine points, followed by Travis Willard with seven. Willard also had six rebounds on the night. Haslett had a balanced attack on the evening, which was led by Danny Bird’s 12 points. The loss drops the Vikings to 0-1 in the CAAC 3. and Lakewood is now 2-2 overall. 12, and Reese Puffer 66-18. Winning five matches for the day were Ashtin King and Tyler Heath. Saxon J V Team Fifteen Saxon wrestlers spent Saturday at the Kalamazoo Central individual tourna­ ment, with seven of them earning medals. Top finishers for the Saxons included Gary Willivize with a first place, and Jordan Carley and Kevin Barcroft each fin­ ishing second. DK wrestlers happy heading into holidays Delton’s varsity wrestling team split in a pair of duals last Thursday to improve its dual meet record to 9-2, then Saturday had nine individuals medal in the 20 team Burton Richards Memorial Invitational in Eau Claire. Panther senior Dustin Morgan was named the tournament's Most Valuable Wrestler Saturday at Eau Claire, as he and teammate Jim Sweat each won flight cham­ pionships. Morgan took the title »t 215 pounds, and Sweat won at 189. The top eight wrestlers medaled in each flight, with Delton earning four sixths, two sevenths, and an eighth. Brendon Boyie at 112. Eric Ryan 275, Clay Drewyor 160, and Cory Bot.do 171 each finished sixth for Delton. Jeremey Herrington at 135 and Tyler Harris at 140 each won seventh place medals. Delton's eighth place finisher was Jason VanDyk at 145 pounds. Ai Bangor last Thursday, the Panthers won a dual against Galien 66-12. but fell to the hosts from Bangor 44-24. “We’ve had a good start to our season." said coach Rob Heethuis, "and we’re look­ ing forward to the second half.” The “second hair’ starts Saturday. January 3. as the Panthers will be part of the LH Lamb Invitational in Hastings. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER Lakewood junior Tyler Beglin led his team with 11 points in its 58-39 loss at Haslett Friday night. (File photo by Perry Hardin) To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �Pag. 12 — Thursday. December 25. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Two Lions take titles at Jesse Snow Maple Valley’s varsity wrestling team fin­ ished fourth at its own Jesse Snow Memorial Wrestling Invitational Saturday Seven Lions medaled at Ltc invitational, including Ben Boss and Kevin Fassett win­ ning championships in the 140 and 135 pound weight classes. Boss and Fassett were both undefeated on the day, with Boss scoring three victories and Fassett two. Boss scored two first period pins before knocking off Lakewood ’B’s Nathan Hummel in the finals 5-0. Fassett opened by taking an 11-4 decision over Caledonia's Caleb Moorhead, then fin­ ished the day with a major decision. 11*3. over Coopersville’s Ryan Wysocki. Caledonia won the nine team tournament with a final team tally of 220 points. Coopersville was second with 146, followed by Lakewood B’ 136, Maple Valley 123.5. Concord 121.5, Dansville 111, Hopkins95.5. Kelloggsvihe 86. and Gull Lake 70. Raven Scuriock al 103 for Valley finished in second place by topping Jesus Sandoval from Kelloggsvillc with a pin in 3:24 and scoring a 4-2 decision over Caledonia’s Justin Maxim to reach the finals, where he fell to Dansville’s Zac Adcock in 1:30. Third place finishers for Maple Valley were Justin Cook at 125 pounds, and Chris Morris at 171. Morris fell to Hopkins' Billy Miller in the opening match of the day 10-6, but came back to beat Miller 12-3 in the consolation final to earn the bronze. Morris’ other two wins were by pin, one over Kelloggsville’s Bob Cannon and the other over Lakewood’s Josh Wickham. Cook was third at 125 pounds. He also wrestled a Hopkins wrestler, Danna Kirby, in his first and last match of the day. pinning him each time. Cook was 3-1 on the day with his lone loss coming to eventual runner-up Billy D’Amico from Caledonia. Maple Valley's Kevin Fassett (top) was a perfect 2-0 Saturday, winning a decision and a major decision at the Jesse Snow Memorial Invitational to take the champi­ onship in the 135-pound weight class. (File photo by Brett Bremer; Placing fourth with 2-2 records for the Lions were Jamie Corwin at 119 and Joey Desrochers at 130. Desrochers twn wins came by way of pins against Hopkins' Josh Opperman and Gull Lake’s Bryan Culver. Corwin took a 9-4 decision over Caledonia’s Bryce VanderHeide and a 13-5, major deci­ sion over Lakewood’s Justin Gillums for his two wins. Finishing out of the medals, but winning matches for Valley were 215 pounder John Sufford who was 2-2 for the day, and Brian Barefoot and Matt Conklin each won one match. The Lions will be at Wayland for a tourna­ ment on Saturday. BOWLING SCORES Wednesday P.M. Mice Pharmacy 43: Bowling Bags 40; Eye and Ent 37; Seebers 36; Hair Care Center 35; RR ST. MUI 33; Girrbachs 29. Womens High Garnet and Series ■ 1.. Elliston 187-542; K. Becker 193-531; S. Pennington 173-501; B. Smith 189-500; J. Rice 178-499, C. Bonnema 180-484; B. Hathaway 186-483; B. Blakley 178-468; E Dunham 169-456; R. Pitts 145-398; J. Kasinskv 152-394; T. Christopher 191; J. Pettengill 160; N. Varney 152. Sunday Night Mixed Hit-N-Miss 49; 4 Horsemen 42; Sunday Snoozers 35; Croc Hunters 35; Thee Froggers 34; Gutter Dusters 34; Barlow Florist 34; Red Dog 33; Thunder Alley 31; Whatever 31; Funky Bowlers 30; .Sandbaggers 30; Russ-NUs28. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 201-560; K. Oakley 195-548; G. Otis 187-521; M. Kirchen 210-521; M. Snyder 178-495; B. Vugteveen 176-486; K. Lancaster 211-476; A. Hubbell 168-461; K. Howell 199-450; L. Rentz 157-440; D. Krallman 162-428; C. Oakley 144-405; K. Wendorf 134-359; P. Lambert 137-342; H. Gleason 135-337; D. Snyder 196; C. Ens 128; B. Barlow 130. Mens High Gaines and Series - S. Lambert 225-579; B. Allen 222-567; B. Rena 203-565; M. Kidder 210-555; G. Snyder 223-539; M. Snyder 201-524; D. Lambert 198-524; J. Cantwell 192-525; J. Brehm 141-385; R. Guild 221; B. Hubbell 190; S. Krallman 183; D. Craven 177; J. Shoebridge 170. - Bowlerettes Kent Oil and Propane 42-18; Viking 39-21; NBT 37-23; Hecker Agency 34-26; Dean's Dolls 30-30: Carlton Center Bulldozing 27­ 33; Railroad Street MUI 24-36. Good Gaines and Series - J. Hamilton 195; K. Fowler 207-483; G. Potter 164; K. Eberly 186-486; D. Snyder 207-525; E. Ulrich 192-452; S. Merrill 212-504; A. Landells 122-342; J. Landells 124; C. Mugridge 247-617; J. Pettengill 158; L. Dawe 153. Senior Citizens Jesiek 40-24; Wieland’s 38.5-25.5; Ward’s Friends 38.5-25.5; Pin Pals 37-27; Number 1 Senior 35-29; Kuempel 34.5-29.5; 4 B’s 34­ 30; M-M’s 31-33; Butterfingers 30.5-33.5; Early Risers 30.5-33.5; King Pins 30-34; Nash’s Harem 26-38; Sun Risers 21.5-42.5; Friends 21-43. Womens Good Games and Series - T. Walker 157; L. Gillespie 122; E. Dunham 169; S. Merrill 197-524; Y Markley 153; R. Murphy 167; E Ulrich 179-510; E Moore 154-437; C. Bonnema 168-459; M. Kingsley 134-368; S. Pennington 183-502; D. Bums 139-391. Mens Good Games and Series - L. Markley 163-453; D. Murphy 168^37; B. Woodmansee 168-450; C. Schantz 170-455; G. Forbey 173-473; M. Schondelmayer 168; R. Robbins 190-544; C. Atkinson 155^40; C. Jesiek 199-537; W. Mallekoote 180-473; L. Brandt 194; R. Nash I6(M41;R. Wieland 180-513; N. Thaler 171-494. CERTIFICATES - $20.00 OFF ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation - Restores and protects paint - Safe forcteamMt finishti ■ Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning & detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special After winning at the Creston Invitational to open the season, the Viking varsity vol­ leyball team was upset in its Capital Area Activities Conference opener. The CAAC hosted a tournament in Lansing Saturday, and the Lakewood ladies were beaten in the semifinals by Haslett a team they 'd already beaten once on the day. Lakewood took two games. 21-13. arid 21- 17 from Haslett in pool play, but fell in a three setter when it mattered most. Haslett topped Lakewood in the semis 11 21,21-14,15-7. It is the first loss of the season for Lakewood, which is now 11-1 on the year. Other Pool play scores from Saturday were Lakewood 21-21 Eaton Rapids 8-13, Lakewood 21-21 Ionia 9-17. Lakewood 22- 21 Holt 20-13, and Lakewood 21-21 Dewitt 17-19. Jesse Buche led the Lakewood with 60 kills. 30 digs, and 4 blocks for the day. Abby Chase had 80 assists. Lindsey Overbeck had 12 kills and 9 blocks. Emily Goodemoot had 6 aces. This Saturday, December 27. the Vikings will see their next action during a tourna­ ment hosted by Lansing Eastern. The Vikings' Abby Chase sets It up in front of teammate Lindsey Overbeck. (File photo by Brett Bremer) DK volleyball team improves to 944 Delton’s varsity volleyball team added three more wins to its record Saturday, and finished fourth at the Lawton Tournament. Missing a number of players, the Panthers went 3-2-1 on the day. Delton’s three wins came over teams from Lawton. The Elks Hoopshoot will take place Saturday, December 27 in the Cental School Gymnasium. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. for hoys and girls ages eight to 13. Start time is set for 9 a.m. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP | zn,/e iOuth o1 Sure Sf 269/945-5607 B League Drill Team................................................... 3-0 Presbyterian Church..................................2-0 BG’s ............................................................ 2-1 Vamey Construction..................................2-1 Phillips 66/Taco Bell................................. 0-2 Barry Auto/Richies.................................... 0-2 Flexfab ........................................................0-3 Game Results - Yellow Team 83 vs. Blair Landscaping 62; Presbyterian Church 71 vs. BceGees 61; Hastings Family Denistry 76 vs. Blarney Stone 47; Flexfab 48 vs. Varney Construction 55; Drill Team 61 vs. Phillips 66/Taco Bell 52; Wireless Wonderland 53 vs. Barber 62. Lakewood spikers fall for the first time this year Fust Assembly, and Coloma. The Panthers topped Lawton 25-10. 27­ 25. First Assembly 25-16, 25-15, and Coloma 21-25, 25-21, 25-17. Hie victory over Coloma avenged an earlier loss to the Comets. 25-23,25-19. The Panther’s other loss on the day came at the hands of Edwardsburg, which topped DK 25 20.25-18. Delton tied Hartford 25-13,23-25. Casey Peavey had a good day for the Panthers leading the team with 43 serving points, nine aces and 20 assists. Shanna Tamminga scored 40 service points, and had 19 kills at the net. Alex Culbert contributed with 11 aces, nine kills, and 16 assists on the day. The Panthers have some time to recuper­ ate. as they are off until Wednesday. January 7. when they host Martin. Hoopshoot this Saturday Dowling man wins award PROTECT YOUR CAR FOR WITTER - 8 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League A League Yellow Team............................................... 3-0 Blair's Landscaping ..................................2-1 Barkers ........................................................ 2-1 Wireless Wonderland ................................ 1-2 Hastings Family Dentistry ....................... 1-2 Blarney Stone ............................................ 0-3 Lakewood senior Jessie Buche reaches high for a spike. Buche led the Vikings with 60 kills Saturday at the CAAC Tournament in Lansing. (File photo by Brett Bremer) DH at B.C. balloon festival Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days 269-948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings Pennock HEALTH QsER VICES Dowling resident Charles "Chuck" Owens flew his balloon to a fourth place finish in the Battle Creek Holiday Balloon Festival Dec. 5-7 at Kellogg Cereal City USA. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 25. 2003 - Page 13 Barry County hunters show off the year’s harvest Maple Valley's Danielle Sibley shows off her 11-point buck September 27. Dave Haight got his seventh deer, a six-point buck, with his 12-gauge. Kendra Rose Hager shows off the eight-point buck and the doe she got this fall in her second year of hunting. After seeing this'(fo6 injured on the side of the road. Ron Makley chased her down through a com field and put her out of her misery with his knife. Makley doesn't think he'd try that again. Freeport's Kevin Barcroft holds up the eight point buck he got in Nashville this fall. Hastings sophomore Gregg Cain bagged his first buck this fall, a seven point with his 20-gauge shotgun. Craig Lord got this eight-point the sec­ ond day of hunting, while out with his grandpa South of Hastings. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. Brandin Anderson got this 190-pour>d eight point with his 12-gauge in early November in Barry County. Kevin Laith got both of these bucks with his bow this fall. They're both ten-points, one from Allegan (left) and the other he bagged in Yankee Springs. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 �Page 14 - Thursday. December 25. 2003 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Robert A. Tremain A Associates. P.C. is a debt collector and wo are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will bo used for that puip- >ae. MORTGAGE SALE - Detaurt has been made ir the conditions a mortgage made by KEVIN WRIGHT. AN UNMARRIED MAN to WORLD SAV <NGS BANK. FSB . Mortgagee, dated August 31 X»1, and recorded on September 17. 2001. as InsJnjment No 1066575 Pirry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of two hundred sev­ enty s:x thousand twenty two and 54/100 Dollars ($278,022.54), including interest at 5 280% pet annum. Under the power of sale co^taineo in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hasting-. Ml at 1XX) p.m. or January 8. 2004 Said premises are situated in TWP OF THOR­ NAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan and are describee as: LOTS 14 AND 15 OF NOFFKE S LAKE SHORE PLAT. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. PAGE 6 BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, ir which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 4. 2003 WORLD SAVINGS BANK. FSB. Mortgagee Attorney lor: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Brmngham, Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 owww (12/4-12/25) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed sototy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas A. Hoffman and Brenda S Hoffman, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). Io First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated March 4, 1999. and recorded on March 11. 1999 in instru­ ment 1026380, and assigned by said Mortgage Electronic Registraion Systems, Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated September 16. 1999 recorded on January 10, 2000 in instrument 1039956, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ten And 40/100 Dollars ($188,410.40), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate oi the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pu£U vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 p.m., on January 29. 2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 32, Noflke South Lake Shore Plat No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 75. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from 9te date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 25. 2003 For more information, ptease caH: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc 30400 Tetog*aph Rd . Ste 200 Bingham Forme. Michigan 48025-5822 SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD DECEMBER 10, 2003 AK Board members and 11 guests present. Approved agenda. Minutes of previous meeting & Treasurer's report accepted as printed Accepted resignations of F.icky Squires & Tim Case from Fire Department Reports of Committees received Approved payment of vouchers June Doster, Clerk Attested to by: Robert Mack, Supervisor cswrz-i Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Seto Dnver-Owner Operator THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBERBELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Owner Operators & Fleet Owners Wanted Daily Dedicated runs available in your area. Earn $1,700 to S2,500/week • Paid weekly • Fuel card - Discount fuel • 53' vans provided • Miles paid to orientation Sign-on and receive a STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2003-23889 DE Estate of ROSCOE L FIGHTER Date of birth: 10/12/1913. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. ROSCOE L. FIGHTER, who lived at 1440 W Sisson Road. Freeport. Michigan died 07/03/2003 Creditors of the decedent are notrfted that all claims against the estate w« be forever barred unless presented to Betty A. Fighter, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 1440 W. Sisson Road. Freeport. Ml 49325 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date: 12/16/2003 Robert L. Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Betty A. Fighter 1440 w Sisson Road Freeport. Michigan 49325 (616) 785-5412 NOTICE Of FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain Mortgage made by Craig S Vaneck. a single man and Jill R. Zoet. a single woman, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), dated December 10. 2001, and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on December 27,2001, in Document No. 1072094, on which Mortgage there is claimed tu be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $141,334.07. and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contairted in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that on January 15, 2004, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place tor holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there win be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon aid Mortgage, together with interest at 15.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgiuje as follows, to-wit: Parcel 1 A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section. Town 4 North, Range 9 West; described as com­ mencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section 33; thence South 89 Degrees 19'49* East 1321.29 feet along the North Ime of said Section 33; thence South 00 Degrees 57*47* West 1113.00 feet along the East hne of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33 to the true Point of Beginning; the-ice South 00 Degrees 5T4T West 220.00 toet along said East line; thence North 89 Degrees 02'13* West 196.00 toet; thence North 00 Degrees 57*47* East 220.00 toet; thence South 89 02*13* East 198.00 feet to the Place ot Beginning, togeth­ er with and subject to a private easement appur­ tenant thereto for ingress, egress, and public utility purposes tor Butterfly Lane, described separately. Description of Butterfly Lane: A strip of land 65 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a centerline described as foltows; beginning at a point on the North line of Section 33. Town 4 North, Range 9 West. Distent South 89 Degrees 19'49* East, 1068.30 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 33; thence South 00 Degrees 57*47* West. 232.83 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the teft. the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 Degrees 4834* East. 109 99 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right the radius of which is 549.95 toet and the chord of which bears South 04 Degrees 46*34* East 109.99 feet thence South 00 degrees 57*47* West 2078.98 feet: thence Southwesterly 279.48 feet along the arc of a curve to the right the radius of which is 950.51 feet and the chord of which bears South 09 Degrees 23*11* West. 278.47 feet to the North line of State Road and the Point of Ending The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the dale of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sate. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 Dated December 3.2003 C*VTOOC (1/8) Read The BANNER every week! $1,000 bonus Sign-on by 1/10/04 to receive a free winter jacket. Call 800-447-5173 Ext 5413 _ l tmmu Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reecinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your demegee, If any. shell be limit­ ed sototy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus (nterest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Herbert L. Smith Jr. a single man and Kathy J. Rutey, a single woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 4. 2002, and recorded on March 14. 2002 in instrument 1076531. in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Eighteen And 57/100 Dollars ($104,418.57), including inter­ est at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on January 22. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2. of Ridgewood Hills Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 86. Biirry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 18. 2003 For more information, please caH: FC J 248.593 1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. ' Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4006876F01 aww FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt col lector attempting to coL mci a oeot. Any imormauon oomnso win m used for this purpose, tf you are in the Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber Hated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Tammy J. Mesecar a/k/a Tammy Mesecar and Gate Mesecar. W-te and Husband to US Bank. NA. N.D., organized and existing under the laws of The United States of America Mortgagee, dated March 29. 2002 and recorded September 17, 2003 in Document Number 1113474. Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the pool­ ing and servicing agreement series 2002-B9, by assignment dated July 2. 2002 and recorded October 14, 2003 in Document Number 1115555, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred One Dollars ar.d Forty-Nine Cents ($88.801.49) including interest 8.85% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00PM. on TH «vray, January 15. 2004. Said premises are situated In Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast Comer of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 7 West; Thence West 40 Rods for a place of beginning; Thence North 20 Rods; Thence West 110 Feet; Thence South 20 Rods; Thence East 110 Feet to the place of begin­ ning. Commonly known as 5823 Bayne Road. Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from tt» date u< such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the rodorotfnn period shall be 30 days from the date of such 'rale Dated: December 8. 20C3 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the pooling and servicing agreement series 2002-B9, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestrvo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights. Ml *8310 °*rra’ (586) 795-4400 Ext 129 Our Fite No: 03-13542 Pub: 12/11 -1/8 Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held December 23, 2003, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 2004 Budget. The hearing will be held at the Commission Room located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan, at 10:00 A.M. on December 30, 2003. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at the Road Commission Office ■oMzms ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, ft any, shall be limited solely to the return of thebid amount tendered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel A. Rudd and Mandy M. Rudd, husband and wtte. original mortgagor(s). to First Federal of Michigan, the Michigan operating name of Charter One Bank, F.S.B.. Mortgagee, dated July 17. 2001, and recorded on August 13. 2001 in instrument 1064717, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Seven And 55/100 Cottars ($134,737.55). including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on January 29. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township ot Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan. The parcel may also be described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4, Northeast 1/4. Section 31, Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at the Northeast comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 50 seconds West 220.0 toot along the East Ime of said Northeast IM; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds West 1320.65 toet parallel with the North line of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 45 minutes 05 seconds East 220.0 toet along the West Ime of said Northeast 1/4, Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds Fast 1320.96 feet along the North line of said Section to tiie place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way lor McCann Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: December 25,2003 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Charter One Bank, N.A. tk/a First Federal of Michigan, the Michigan operating name of Charter One Bank. F.S.B. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #008653F01 09527265 Pub: 12/25 -1/15 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (249) 382-6100 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Thomas Smith and Melissa A. Smith, hus­ band and wile of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 26th day of July, A.D., 2000, and record­ ed m the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of August. A.D. 2000 in Document No. 1047711 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was there­ after on. in-wit the 24th day of September A.D. 2001, assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association f/k/a/ Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A , as trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan trust 2000LB1, thru mesne assignments and recorded on October 4. 2001 in the office of Register of Deeds in Document No. 1067591 for said County of Barry Records. Said assignment recorded February 20. 2002 in Document No. 1075229. on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $61,815.18 (Sixty one thousand. Eight hundred fif­ teen dollars and eighteen cents) including interest there on at 10 95% (ten point nine five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to racover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained In said mortgage, snd pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of January. A.D., 2004, at 1XX) o'clock said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in said mortgage, which said prem­ ises ara described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Village of Woodtend. in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as foltows to wft: RIDER A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Commencing at a point 41.5 rods East and 18.5 rods South of the Northwest comer post of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, as a Place of Beginning; thence South until it intersects with the North boundary line of the Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad Company's Right-of-Way; thence North to the Place of Beginning; thence East 4 rods; 12 feet 4.5 inches; thence South until again inter­ sects the North boundary line of said Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railways Company Right­ Of-Way; thence following the North boundary line of said Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railways Company Right-of-Way in a Southwesterly direction to the place first intersected; thence North on said first line of Place of Beginning, except: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Village of Woodland. Bany County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of said Section 22; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 31 seconds East, 684.75 feet along the North line of said Section 22; thence South 461.25 feet; thence South 106 toet 2 inches of a Place of Beginning; thence North 106 toet 2 inches; thence East 78.37 toet; thence South 37 feet 9 Inches; thence Southwesterly in a straight line. 105 feet 4 inches, more ore less, to the Place of Beginning Tax 10:08-15-110-147-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 18. 2003 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA By: Daniel E. Best. (P58601) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Woltman. Weinberg & reis Co., LPA 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48061 WWR403307532 cm™ (12/18-1/15) This firm Is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect ■ debt. Any Information obt^ned will bo used for this purpose, tf you are in Via Military. ptosis contact our office at the num­ ber Hated botow. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C Knobloch. Husband and Wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a Ca&tomia Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 5. 2002 and recorded June 12,2002 in Instrument No. 1082039, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Eight and 22/100 Dokars ($180,528.22) including interest at the rate of 12.05% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 .-00 p.m. on January 8. 2004. The premises are located in the Qty of Delton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 and 9 of East Big Gikey Uber 5 of Plats. Page 18. Barry County Records. The redemptxxi period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution wi’h the borrower. Dated: December 4. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 221 1538 owm* (12MAJ3-1/1AJ4) —*------- ---------- 1- - — r.i. Notice wt Mortgage r oreciosure bate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This seto may be reecinded by the foredoelng mortgagee, in that event your damages, tf any; ahatf be tend­ ed aotofy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, piua Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has besn mads In the conditions of a mortgage made by Ph#p J. McKiernan. Jr„ a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Plus of America Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2001, and recorded on April 27,2001 in instrument 1058739, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated April 10, 2001 recorded on April 27, 2001 in instrument 1_-ud740, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Three And 08/100 Doffers ($230.403 08). including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1XX) PM, on January 15, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lof 1 of Sunrise Shores Plat accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 5 of Plats, Page 42, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such, sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 11,2003 For more information, ptease call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5022 FBe 8006121F01 (12/11H1^/M) owams Notice Of Mortgage Foractoeure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reedndad by the foractoetng mortgage*, ta that evert, your damages, tf asy, ahaH boHn*> ad aotofy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darrell R. Slaughter and Valerie A. Slaughter, husband and wile, original mortgagors), to JTD Financial LTD DBA Freedom Financial Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated July 1£ 2001. and recorded on July 25,2001 in instrument 1063631, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Homeside Lending. Inc. as aeaignee by an assignment recorded on July 25. 2001 to instrument 1063632, in Barry County Records, M'Chigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Four And 67/100 Doflars ($153,294.67), including inter­ est at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given ihat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue. 81 the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1XX) PM, on January 29, 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: a property 295.51 fee* North and South by 250 feet East and West described as beginning al a point on the North line of Section 28. Township 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan, a distance of 605.02 feet East from the North 1/4 point. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined atw>doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. " Dated: December 25. 2003 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Homeside Lending. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4007380F01 om™,. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 25. 2003 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE C ONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reecinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus IntorosL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Lawrence Howlett III. a mamed man and Cheryl A Howlett signing to subordinate dower and homestead rights, original mortgagor(s). to Community Mortgage Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 13, 2000, and recorded on July 17.2000 in instrument 1046815. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp as assignee by an assignment dated July 21. 2000 recorded on September 15. 2000 in instru­ ment 1049517. in Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Seven And 25/100 Dollars ($63,68725). including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1G0 PM. on January 22. 2004 Said premises are situated m City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 6 and the West 1 rod of the North 1/2 of Lot 7 of Block 10 of H J. Kenfieids Addition lo the City of Hastings, formerly VHiage, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9 EXCEPT: Beginning at a point on the West ime of Lot 6. Block 10 of the Plat of Village of Hastings. Addition by H J Kentfield. In the City of Hastings, distant North 86.00 feet from the Southwest comer of said Lot 6; thence North 1.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 11 seconds East 83.10 feet: thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 20 seconds West 1.50 feet; to a point which lie s North 00 degrees 30 minutes 20 seconds East 66 00 feet from the North lino of East Bond Street (66 feet wide): thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 11 seconds West 83 09 feet to the point of beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 18, 2003 For more information. please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File A007035F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed sotety to the return of the Nd amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Hamilton, a married man, joined by Kathy Hamilton, his wife, original mortgagor(s). to AmeriFirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 29. 1999, and recorded on May 5, 1999 in instrument 1029119, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as ass gnee by an assignment dated April 29. 1999 recorded on November 19, 1999 in instrument 1038254, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage then: to claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five And 44/100 Dollars ($117.77544). including interest at 7.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 GO PM. on January 29. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township ot Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of 'and situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the east 1/4 post of Section 20. Town 2 North. Rango 9 West; thence South along the East line of said Section 20. 509.62 feet to the centerline of Highway M-43; thence south 77 degrees 25 minutes 20 seconds West along the centerline of said Highway M-43 and its extension Southwesterly. 1373.61 feet; thence South 08 degrees 3G minutes 00 seconds West. 29.47 feet to the Point in the centertine of said Gurnsey Lake Road and the piece of beginning; thence North 66 degrees 49 minutes 25 seconds East along the centerline of said Gurnsey Lake Road, 138.99 feet; thence South 30 degrees 47 minutes 11 seconds West, 361.52 feet; thence North 70 degrees 22 min­ utes 19 seconds West. 110.60 feet; thence North 03 degrees 19 minutes 25 seconds East. 205.45 feet to the centertine of said Gurnsey Lake Road: thence South 82 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds East along the centertine of seid Gurnsey Lake Road 99.95 feet; thence North 59 degrees 41 min­ utes 25 seconds East continuing along the centerine of said Gurnsey Lake Road. 50.11 feet; thence North 77 degrees 31 minutes 25 seconds East con­ tinuing along the centerline of said Gurnsey Lake Road. 7.38 feet to the place of beginning. The Northerly 33.00 leet ot the above described parcel, adjacent to Gurnsey Lake Road, being sub­ ject to an easement tor public highway purposes The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 25. 2003 For more information. please cal: FC S 248 593.1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte *008614F01 msztmo Pub: 12/25 - 1/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of Rudolf F Walbcze*. Trust dated May 14. 1991. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Rudotf F Walhczek. who lived at 10404 Davenport Road. Woodland. Michigan died December 6. 2003. leav­ ing a certain trust under the name of Rudotf F. WaJiczek, and dated May 14, 1991. wherein the decedsnt was the Settlor and Uwe Walliczek was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a resul* of the decedent s death Creditors of the decedent and o' the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust win be lorever barred unless pre­ sented to Uwe Walbczek the named trustee at 4435 North Clark Road, Woodland. Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Robert L. Byington 222 West Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058-0248 (269) 945-9557 UWE WALLICZEK 4435 North Clark Road Woodland, Michigan (269) 367-4304 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reecinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limited totefy to the return ot the Nd amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery Groendyke. a married man and Patricia Groendyke, a married woman, joint tenants w/Righta of Survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2002, and recorded on November 21,2002 in instrument 1092166, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-1 nreo Thousand Thirty-Nine And 44/100 Dollars ($123,039.44), including inter­ est al 6.125% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.G0 PM. on Jwtuary 15. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Township of Tiiumappie. Barry County. Michigan, described as; Commencing at the Southwest comer of said section; thence North 0 degrees 02 minutes 36 sec­ onds West 660.0 feet along the West line of said Section to the place of beginning of this description: thence continuing North 0 degrees 02 minutes 36 seconds West 200.00 feet along the West Ime; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 43 seconds East 400 0 feet thence South 0 degrees 02 min­ utes 36 seconds East 200.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 43 seconds West 400 0 feet along the North line of the South 660 feet of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning. Subject to a right of way for loop road over the West 33.0 feet ti>eroof T he redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 11. 2003 For more information, please cal: FC S 248.593 1304 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4005809F01 Kooe^r i remain & social as,■—.w. is a oeot collector and we are attempting to colleet a debt and any Irifoi mellun obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by TOMMY R RICHARDS. A SINGLE MAN to REPUBLIC BANK. Mortgagee, dated November 2.2001. and recorded on November 14,2001. as Instrument No. 1089721 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of eleven thousand seven hundred twenty nine and 25/100 Dollars ($11,729.25). Including interest at 7.1255 per annum. Under the power at sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notc« » hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1 GO p.m. on January 29. 2004. Said premises are situated in CITY OF FREEPORT. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described as: FILE NUMBER: 08-005-073 PARCEL I: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 11. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 11; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 50' 56* WEST 789 39 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34' 45* WEST 256 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 55’ EAST 220 00 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR JORDAN ROAD The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, ur.tess determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: December 25. 2003 REPUBLIC BANK. Mortgagee Attorney for: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For information please call (248) 540-7701 our,. THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE k.lUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made ir. the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua Zamora, a married man and Allison M. Zamora signing to waive her dower and homestead nghts. to Fifth Third Mortgage-MI, LLC. mortgagee, dated August 21. 2002 and recorded August 29. 2002 in Document No. 1086583, Barry County Records. There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of SeventyFive Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve and 30/100 Dollars ($75,912.3) including interest at the rate of 6.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 GO p.m. on January 15. 2004. The premises are located in the Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and aie described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of section 36. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan and running thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 25 seconds West 1263 53 feel along the South tine of said section 36 to the center of M-78; thence Northeasterly 1899 feet along the center of M-78 to the centerline of Hutt Road; thence West 345 feet along the centerline of Huff Road to the true place of beginning; thence South 198 feet; thence West 220 feet; thence North 196 feet to the center of Huff Road; thence East 220 leer to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in wfwh case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sate. The fore­ closing mortgages can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 11. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Mortgage-MI, LLC , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 200.1014 omm Pub: 12/11 -1/8 Notice Of Mortgage Ryecfeeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If eny, shall bo limit­ ed sotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at safe, pkts Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert G Pool, and Tammy Lee Pool, husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s). to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated September 30.1994. and record­ ed on October 3, 1994 in Liber 616 on Page 52, and modified tr- agreement dated August 4, 1999, and recorded on October 22. 1999 in instrument 1036937, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Six And 02/100 Dollars ($44,766.02), including interest at 8.75% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided , notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1G0 PM, on January 29. 2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County." Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of Land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 Section 36. Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Village of Nashville. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing 146 feet North of the intersection of the North line of Sherman Street and the East line of Middle Street, running thence North 45 feet to South hne of Lot forme rly owned by John Bell, thence East 132 feet to alley, thence South 45 feet, thence West to place of beginning. i he redemption period shall oe 8 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLk 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 25. 2003 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FS2 f/k/a First Security Savings Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4006734F01 ow--» Short Forecloeo Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: FRANCES A. BUTLER, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., ("MERS”), solely as nominee tor Lender and Lender s successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 22.2002, and recorded on March 1,2002. in Instrument No. 1075734. Barry County Records, Michigan, and Re-Recorded or. March 7. 20002. in Instrument No. 1076162, on which mortgage there is claimed to tie due al the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE AND 71/100 DOLLARS ($90,655 71). including interest at 7.6255 per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1 GO o'clock p.m., on January 15, 2004. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP of ORANGEVILLE. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of section 6. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township- Barry County, Michigan described as: Commencing 1204.5 feet Wes! and 1090.25 feet North of foe East 1/4 post of said Section 6; thence South 52* West 50 feet; thence South 47*30* West 50 feet; thence South 45* 30* West 50 feet; thence South 41* West 50 feet; thence South 36*30* West 200 feet; thence South 32* West 50 feet; thence South 9*30* West 50 feet for a place of beginning thence South 29* West 50 feet; thence South 59 S East 100 feet; thence North 28* East 70.75 feet: thence North 71’ West 100 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accotdanoe with 19480. 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 4, 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., (*MERS*). solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successor and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED -OR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OJR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU .'RE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN P URCHASERS: This sate may he rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed eototy to the return of the Md amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Doreen Andrus, a married woman and Kim Laurence Andrus, her husband, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 16, 2001, and record­ ed on November 20. 2001 In instrument 1070517, in Barry county records. Michigan. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Seven And 92/100 Dollars ($63,557.92), including Interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice te hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1G0 PM. on January29. 2004. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 8 West: thence south 87 degrees 37 minutes 09 seconds East 1924 49 feet along the North Hne of said Section 22; thence South 02 degrees 22 minutes 51 seconds West 60 99 feet to the South right of way Hne of Highway M-43 and the point of beginning thence South 87 degrees 3C minutes 23 seconds East 349.88 feet along said South right of way Hne thence South 02 deg/ves 22 minutes bl seconds West 375.00 feet thence North 87 degrees 35 minuet; 23 seconds West 349.98 feet; thence North 02 degrees 22 min­ utes 51 seconds East 375.00 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: December 25. 2003 For more information, please cal: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ale 4006840F01 Pub: 12/25 - 1/15 CITY OF HASTINGS A complete copy of Ordinance 375,378 and 377 are available for inspection at the City Clerk s Office. City Hall. 201 E State Street. Hastings. Michigan These ordinances will take effect and will be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charier lor the City of Hastings Moved by May. second by Tubbs that Ordinances No 375, 376 ana 377 are adopted Yeas: Bteam. Hawkins. Jasperse, May McIntyre. Tubbs, Wood and Campbell Nays: None Absent: Kiernan I. Sherlyn J Courtney. Deputy City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council or the 22nd day of December 2003 is availab'e at the Crty Clerk’s Office Sherlyn J. Courtney ORDINANCE «374 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL SECTION 54-83, TO DIVISION 2, OF ARTICLE HI. OF CHAPTER 54, OF THE HAST­ INGS CODE OF 1973. AS AMENDED, PROHIBITING THE POS­ SESSION OR CONCEALMENT OF WEAPONS AT CERTAIN BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, AUTHO­ RIZING CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. A complete copy of Ordinance 374 is available for inspection at the City Clerk s Office. Crty Hall. 201 E State Street. Hastings. Michigan This ordinance will take effect and wit! be in fu" force from the date of its puttecation in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter-tor the Crty of Hastings Moved by McIntyre, second by Hawkins that Ordinance No. 374 be adopted. Yeas: Wood. McIntyre. May. Jasperse. Hawkins. Bteam and Campbell Nays: Tubbs Absent: Kteman I. Shertyn J. Courtney, Deputy Crty Cterk. do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 22nd day of De^-nber 2003 is available at the City Clerk's Office. Sherlyn J. Courtney Deputy City Clerk 0B527775 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoevre Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTINQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sato may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If sny, shaH bs Umitsd sototy to ths return of ths bid amount tendared at ssto, plus bitoresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jimmie M. Meeuwes and Elaine K. Meeuwes, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Apnl 22.1999. and recorded on May 7,1999 In instrument 1029246, and assigned by said Mortgagee to ContiMortgage Corporation assignee by an assignme dated May 12. 1999 recorded on August 27, 1999 in instrument 1034578. in Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen And 59/100 Dollars ($117,316.59), including interest at 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1G0 PM, on January 29, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That pert of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes West 613.82 feet along the North line of said Section to ths place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds West 263.0 feet along the East line of the West 708 feet of said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4; thence South 90 degree.-. 00 minutes West 249.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 36 minutes 35 seconds East 263.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 min­ utes East 249.00 feet along the North Hne of said Section to the place of beginning. Bany County Records Subject to highway right of way tor Green Lake Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from !he date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 25, 2003 For more tnfonnation, ptease cal: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. . Attorneys For ContiMortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Ate 8007896F01 onrr.ao CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE #375, 376 AND 377 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970. AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, if any, shall be Mmtted solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Acker. Jr., a single man. original mortgagors), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp.. Mortgagee, dated June 30. 2003, and recorded on July 11, 2003 in instru­ ment 1106294. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wachovia Bank. N A. as Trustee as assignee by an assignment dated July 22. 2003 recorded on November 25,2003 in instrument 1118203. In Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hunored Thousand Six Hundred FiftyTwo and 65/100 Dollars ($100,652.65). including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case matte and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be loiectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1G0 PM. on • January 15, 2004 Said premises are situated m Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 40 of Supervisor's Plat of the Village cf Prainevilte. also described as follows: Commencing at a point 46 links West and 30 Chains and 81 Links South of the 1/4 post on the North boundary of Section 2, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, running thence East 3 Chains, 75 Links; thence North 2 Chains 66 Links; thence West 3 Chains and 75 Links; thence South 2 Chains 66 Links to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shafl be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 11.2003 For more information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Wachovia Bank. NA as trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *003459F01 mumm pgs????? Deputy City Clerk �Page 16 - Thursday. December 25. 2003 - The Hastings Banner A jury trial was set for Monday, Feb. 2, for John Anderson, 27, of Nashville. Anderson is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, a maximum four-year felony, and possession of a firearm, a pistol, at the time he committed an alleged felony, a possible two-year felony. Another jury trial was set Feb. 2 for Anderson for fourth-degree criminal sexual assault, three counts of accosting children for immoral purposes and three counts of indecent exposure. In otter recent court business: • A Dec. 30 hearing is scheduled for Mickey L. Ray, 18, of Hastings. Ray violat­ ed his probation by failure to abide by the rules of the jail and for an altercation with an inmate. • Jason W. Leslie, 30, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to nine months in jail and two years probation for embezzlement, a maxi­ mum five-year felony. Leslie was ordered to pay $7,513 in resti­ tution. He was given credit for one day served in jail. The balance of his jail sen­ tence will be suspended upon successful completion of probation. He earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of habitual offender, second notice. Construction worker injured An 18-year-ok1 Allendale man fell 15 to 20 feet Monday at the Hastings City Bank construction scene and suffered a head injury. The construction worker was removed by the Hastings Fire Department and co-workers, said Hastings Police Department, and was taken to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Ambulance, but then air lifted to Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus by AeroMed. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 BHI^haSJmSB $30 face cord. (517)852-9072, or (269)838^623 Z.r/H H A Garden FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion. $6,000. Call (269)948­ 4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $9,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $1,200. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $1,000 Call (269)948-4190. JOHN DEERE 2240: 4500hrs. Turf tires, $7,500. Must sell call (269)948-4190. Garage Sdle 2 FREE CARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. HASTINGS 4 SAT: 88K, very clean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift new tires, asking $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. contested divorce since 1976. Call Divorce Consultant at (269)623-6399 or (269)388­ 3462. FRESH NEW FINANCING now available at Fresh Start Auto, call or stop in for more information, (269)965-0755. 234 E. Columbia, Battle Creek. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one tune occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ SCHULTZ 28X48 DOUBLE wide home, Baltimore Ter­ race Trailer Park, Hastings. 3 bed, 2 bath, new carpet & central air, shed w/electric, 8508. must M?e, asking $19,9000. (269)948-0781 price Kt ill I <l(lh 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, ga­ rage, nice yard, $300 down, $560 per month. Call Suzi, (269)945-6280. _________________ IltHlM hold ./o/>\ H diilt d NEWER COUCH FOR SALE: WAS DESIGNED FROM A SECTIONAL COUCH. BOTH PIECES DISCONNECT. DUAL RE­ CLINER. BOUGHT NEW $1,700. SELLING FOR $1,000. CALL (269)948-7921. DAYCARE HAS OPEN­ INGS, Maple Valley Schools, all ages, call Donna, (517)852-0319._________________ OVER SIZED BURGUNDY CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN $275. COUCH: FABRIC IS BURGUNDY GREEN & KHAKI, $500. CALL (269)948-7921. In Mt iikukiiiI HENRY R. BROOKS September 1931-2001 The day God called you Home, God knew you were suffering, that the hills were hard to climb. So He gently closed your eyes and whis­ pered peace be thine. And in tears I watched you suffer, 1 watched you fade away. My heart was nearly broken because you fought to stay. But when I saw you sleeping so peacefully & tree of pain, I could not wish vou back to suffer again. It broke my heart to loose you. but you did not go alone, for a part of me went with you, the day God called you Home. Love, Dee. IN MEMORY OF Don Brittin who went to be with Jesus 7 months ago the 14th of May It's lonely here without him. Life is not the same. I think of him in silence and often speak his name. My heart still aches in sadness and my tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. I will always love you. Your wife, Phyllis HllMHt \\ rvit t \ " DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. Help H iinlv.ll DRIVER: additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 GENERAL LABOR: now ac­ cepting applications for Lumber Handlers. Entry wage is $7.75/hr., which in­ cludes an attendance bonus. Job requires High School di­ ploma or equivalent prefer­ red and proven ability to team and accept change. Onthe-job training, with in­ creased wages tor additional skills attained. Medical bene­ fits available following 120 days of full time employ­ ment. Free life & LTd insur­ ance, 401 (k). Qualified can­ didates apply in person to: Buskirk Lumber Company, 319 Oak Street, Freeport. EOE MILLWRIGHT BUSKIRK LUMBER CO. FREEPORT MI: immediate opening for experienced Millwright/ Maintenance person for our high production, band saw­ mill. Wages $9-$12/hr. de­ pending on experience. Company offers 401(k) plan, dental, medical, life & LTD insurance. Send resume to: Linda Groves, 395 54th St. SW, Grand Rapids, MI. 49548 or email grovlCVkwhardwoods.com Kt creation FOR SALE: 1989 Class A motor home. Includes car dolly & many accessories. Very good shape. $18,000. 269-838-6176. Web site offers holiday travelers info on weather, road conditions With the holiday season in full swing and the official start of winter last Sunday. Dec 21. the Michigan State Police is reminding citizens to visit the Winter Travel Advisory web site to check road conditions before they travel. The Web site is located at: hftp //www.ohsi). state. mi.us/m/bome-htm The public may view current road condi­ tions for any area of the state from this web site are listed for freeways and state truck lines, which are the first to be cleared dur­ ing bad winter weather. Road conditions are categorized as clear, wet. icy, snow covered, slushy, overpass icy. drifting snow, lanes reduced, blowing snow or roads closed. While road conditions for rural and county roads are not on the web site, it would be unusual for road condi­ tions on these roads to be better than those listed for the area freeways The Michigan State Police Winter Travel Advisory is updated twice a day from information provided by law enforcement and public safety personnel working throughout Michigan. The advisory is post­ ed online from November to March each year. The public can also access weather and road conditions by calling the Michigan State Police Travel Hotline at 1­ 800-381-8477. State Police ask residents and motorists to use either the web site or the Travel Hotline rather than calling the local State Police post. As a reminder, driving too fast for road conditions is the number one cause of traf­ fic crashes during the winter season. The Michigan State Police encourages holiday travelers to check the Winter Travel Advisory web site for information and use their own best judgement when travel­ ing this winter. If weather conditions appear too severe for travel, they most like­ ly are. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Bany Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. • Brandon R. Moore, 18. of Middleville, was sentenced to 29 months to 10 years in prison for assault with intent of sexual pen­ etration. He was given credit for 60 days served. The sentence is to be served concurrent with a sentence currently being served. Moore earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of four counts of third-degree criminal sexual con­ duct. • Randy Jo Polley. Jr.. 25, of Delton, was scheduled for a Jan. 8 pre-trial hearing for fleeing a police officer. • Brian M. Morgan, 30, of Delton, was sentenced to continue on probation for a probation violation. Morgan was on probation for possession of marijuana, second offense. Morgan said since he’s been on probation he has made drastic changes. “I haven’t been using drugs at all and I’ve been attending Alcoholic Anonymous class­ es.” Morgan said. Ml’ve made friends there and it’s had quite an impact on my life.” • Elizabeth E. Criddle, 22. of Nashville, was sentenced to six months in jail and con­ tinue on probation as previously sentenced for a probation violation of failing to report in November to the probation officer, fail­ ing to attend substance abuse treatment in November and for not being in her approved residence between 10 p.m. and 6 im. Criddle will be discharged from proba­ tion upon release from jail. She was given credit for 120 days served in jail. Criddle was on probation for disorderly person — drunk, malicious destruction of property, malicious destruction of police property and resisting/obstructing a police officer. Assistant prosecutor Douglas Gutscher said Criddle can’t be helped because she doesn't want to help herself. Criddle said, “I was never in drug court. There’s more to life than doing drugs. I stopped. I did use drugs. I want help. I’ve shown that. And my family has not given up on me. They’ll never give up on me.” • Christopher L. Harmon, 19, of Hastings, was sentenced to 23 months to five years for violating his probation by failing to attend sex offender treatment on Oct 5. Harmon was given credit for 300 days served in jail. He was on probation for third-degree criminal sexual conduct. • David L. Ouelette-Tait, 18, of Nashville, was sentenced to four months in jail and two years probation for seconddegree home invasion. He was given credit for 38 days served in jail. Ouelette-Tait earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of another count of second-degree home invasion. police-beat Corrections officer held on sex charge WOODLAND - A 38-year-oid Woodland man is lodged in Kent County Jail for charges out of Barry County. Ross Lee Meehan was arraigned Friday, Dec. 19, for a charge of second-degree crimi­ nal sexual assault. Meehan is a corrections officer in the Barry County Jail. An interim bond was set at $50,000, said the Kent County Sheriff Department. A pre-examination is set for Dec. 30 in Barry County District Court. Two teens suspected in thefts at school HASTINGS — Several items stolen fronr Star School between July and December were recovered last Tuesday. Dec. 16, by Hastings police officer Clifford Morse. After receiving information obtained by a principal, Morse investigated a residence in the 1800 block of Star School Road, confiscated the material and placed them into evi­ dence. Hastings police said. Warrant requests for two Hastings 17-year-olds were submitted to Barry County prose­ cutor’s office, police said. Multiple charges of breaking and entering were requested for the male. Charges of receiving and concealing stolen goods were requested on the female. Switch-blade taken from student HASTINGS — A switch-blade knife was confiscated Dec. 8 from a 15-year-old Hastings High School student. Upon receiving a tip from another student who was threatened by the knife, Hastings police officer Clifford Morse immediately began looking for the suspect, who was located moments later, taken into custody and the knife was found in his pocket. He wes given 10 days suspension with referral to the Board of Education for possible expulsion. Charges are requested for carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a mechanically operated pocket knife, felonious assault and a weapon-free school zone violation. Can for smoking pot confiscated HASTINGS — Hastings police officers responded to a civil dispute last Tuesday, Dec. 16, about residency in the 700 block of East Grand Street. Dr- ing the investigation, a 12-ounce can used for smoking marijuana was discovered in the ?A>me. which was a violation of the resident's probation. A 43-year-old female was placed in custody and lodged at the Bany County Jail for vio­ lating her probation. Man arrested for domestic violence HASTINGS — A 34-year-old Hastings man was arrested for domestic violence Sunday, Dec . 21. After arriving at the residence, Hastings police officers met with a 32-year-old female victim, who pointed out a large hole in her bathroom wall that she said the man had shoved her through. Two Middleville teens injured In crash YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Two .Middleville teens were in critical condition after their vehicle struck a tree Saturday afternoon, Dec. 20. Andrew Townes. 16, was traveling south on Kiser Road near Cedar Hill Lane, lost con­ trol. nm off the road and hit the tree, said Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post. Both Townes and his passenger, Michael A. Connor, 16. sustained multiple injuries and were transported to Spectrum Health - Butterworth by AeroMed, police said. Townes and Connor are now in fair condition, said hospital authorities. No ocher vehicles were involved. The occupants were wearing seat belts. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor, police said. The crash remains under investigation. Horse saddles stolen in Assyria Twp. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police are investigating a larceny of three horse saddles Dec. 1 from a Jenkins Road address. Show, pony and work saddles were stolen, police said. Nashville motorist hurt in crash MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - A 48-year-old Nashville man suffered injuries when his vehicle crashed into a tree. Ross Carter was traveling west on Butler Road near M-66 when his vehicle ran off the road and struck the tree. No other vehicles were involved in the accident Carter was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 25. RULES: Barry County tor at leu: B1r (6) months of 2003. 2. Parent(s) must notify The Hastings Banner by calling 945-9554 within 48 hours of birth. k 3. Exact date and time of birth must be verified in writing by attending physician or midwife as being the first baby in 2004 born in Barry County. 4. Gifts must be claimed within 90 days with certification letter from the Hastings Runner *' Plumb’s Valu Rite Foods 902 W. State, Hastings Phone 945-4921 *25 Gift Certificate Cinder Hallmark 110W. State, Hastings Phone 945-9551 *25 Gift Certificate & 3 packages of birth announcement cards Hastings Banner 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings Phone 945-9554 One year Banner subscription PLUS special advertisement with photo yo announce baby’s arrival* Fall Creek Restaurant 201 S. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-0100 Gift Certificate ....................................... McDonald’s 1215 W. State, Hastings Phone 948-8233 ’to Gift Certificate Barlow Florist & Barlow Christian Bookstore 109 W. State, Hastings Phone 945-5029 Penn-Nook Gift Shop 1009 W. Green St. Located on the main floor of Pennock Hospital s25 Gift Certificate IM space provided by J-U Graphics) Felpausch 127 S. Michigan, Hastings Phone 945-2474 Bosley Pharmacy 118 S. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-3429 Vaporizer Mexican Connexion 131 S. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-4403 Gift Certificate First Month’s Supply of * Newborn Diapers « ‘15 Gift Certificate Livie’s Vitale’s Pizza 107 S. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-1870 150 E. State, Hastings Phone 945-3480 Al Fresco Free Manicure $10 Gift Certificate White’s Photography Movie Outpost 131 W. State, Hastings Phone 945-3967 Free Monthly Memory 836 W. State, Hastings Phone 948-2188 Bunny Portrait Gift Basket 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-5000 Free Infant Hat Fashion Bug 804 W. State, Hastings Phone 948-9950 s25 Gift Certificate �Page 18 - Thursday December 25. 2003 - The Hastings Banner HHS Interact students take 4 elementary kids shopping Caught in the act of wraping presents here are (from left) Amber Peck. Ashley Boyd, Mariah Bachert and Ashley Lowe Hastings High School Interact Club members (front, from left) Kristin Williams. Stephanie London. Sophie Stavale, Halie Norton. Mariah Bachert, Ashley Lowe, Marion Christensen. Kathleen Trahan, (back) Vincent Stavale. Amber Peck and Kaylyn Armstrong. 4x4 Frenzitfrom your 4x4 Friends at Dreisbach! 2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4x4 2003 GMC Envoy SLT 4x4 2003 GMC Safari Van AWD LEATHER. HEATED SEATS. SIDE AIR BAGS. LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL. CD/CASSETTE - WAS $39,930 SUNROOF. HEATED LEATHER SEATS. POLISHED WHEELS - WAS $38,865 REAR HEAT & AIR. 8 PASSENGER SEATING. -$34,918.40 Now Rebate -$3,500.00 -$500.00 Bonus - WAS $30,404 Now -$26,552.00 Rebate -$3,000.00 ‘29,993.48 ‘23,552.00 s30,918.40 plus tax & ptates. with approved credit Rebate to dealer KEYLESS ENTRY. CD/CASSETTE Now -$33,993.48 Rebate .-$3,500.00 Bonus -$500.00 LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED • GM EMPLOYEES & SUPPLIERS SAVE EVEN MORE! 99 CHEW 2500 EXT 4X4 LS LEATHER - EXTRA SHARP* $15,995 WOUD5 INTRIGUE VY CD POWER W1NDOWS/LOCKS. JUST TRADED $147 99 PONTIAC MONTANA POWER SEAT CD. LOCAL TRADE JUST SEGVCED $147 MONTH MONTH The Hastings High School Interact Club helped celebrate Christmas this year by tak­ ing four elementary students Christmas shop­ ping for their families, using funds raised by the Rotary Club of Hastings and themselves. After the shopping was completed, the stu­ dents and children went back to Hastings High School, where they wrapped the gifts and enjoyed punch and cookies. The Interact Club is affiliated with the Rotary Club of Hastings and is composed of more than 40 students. Since it was formed in the early 1980s. the club has served as a model fur Rotary Club affiliates in communi­ ties across southwest Michigan. Interact members attend the weekly meet­ ings of the local Rotary and assists the club with its activities, such as the annual pancake supper, which raises funds used to support local community service improvement proj­ ects. In addition. Interact members raise money through various fund-raising projects to help improve their school and community. They most recently donated funds to help purchase a defibrillator trainer for the new Community Center. The Interact Club also is in charge of the recycling program at Hastings High School and was nominated for an Everyday Hero Award in the Youth Service Division. ‘Of Moss and Men' next Village Players mystery The Village Players of Middleville will present their IOth murder mystery produc­ tion, “Of Moss and Men” in the downstairs banquet area at the Middle Villa Inn Feb. 13. 14. 20.21.27 and 28. This year tickets cost S25 per person and a portion helps the group fund the scholarship it awards to a graduating senior from Thomapple Kellogg High School. Tickets are available after Jan. 1 by calling the MiddleVilla at 269-795-3640. Director Cheryl Cravero says. “If you’re looking for an evening of entertainment, join the fun as the cast tries to find the loot stolen by the Pistachio Gang and hidden in an aban­ doned inn.” The audience will laugh and gasp as the cast tries to find the loot and the truth. Will Mickey and Minnie Moss, the new owners of the inn. survive? Are repairmen always who they seem to be? Are the Welcome Wagon representatives on the up and up? Shady characters abound and the audience will have to keep on their toes trying to figure out just who is who. As always, these pro­ ductions will delight with the unexpected. The cast of characters includes Maggie Benjamin. John Bremer. Mike Bremer. Doug Brinks. Julie Coon, Randy Eggers. Mary Fairchild. Adam Gravelyn. Patty Higley, Carolyn Newman, Pete Osborne, Chris Reitman, Robin Schweitzer. Steve Wiersum and Helen Wingeier. The play was written by David Meyer and is produced by special arrangement with the Eldridge Publishing Company. Darlene Schcllinger shares directing duties with Cravero. Parenting workshop scheduled at TK CHEVY 1500 4X4 X-CAB 1 OWNED 350 PACKAGE 01 GMC YUKON DENAU 38K MILES LOCAL TRADE LOADED WITH LUXURY' $14,995 FIRST $28,995 □2 CHEVY 1500 HD CREW CAB 4X4 U LEATHER HEATED SEATS. CO. 6.0 WOW! $25,995 00 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2500 4X4 67K. LEATHER. 6 0 V-8. HAS EVERYTHING1 98 CHEVY TAHOE LS 77K. 2 DOOR EXCELLENT CONDITION HARD TO AND $23,995 $15,995 03 PONTIAC VIBE AUTO AIR MOON POOF BALANCE OF WARRANTY 99 CHEVY TAHOE LT JATHfD HEATED SEATS EXCELLENT CONDITION 98 GMC 1500 X-CAB Z-71 SUE 350 ONLY 56K. EXCELLENT CONDITION $14,888 $15,995 *15.995 Exceeding Expectations.is a Family Tradition GMC WE APE POOHS9OKU. GPADf Enc Dreisbach. President Don Gentry Soles Mgr Same Signs. Soles SAUSHWK: Mon & Wedinhi8 Tue. Thu & Fn unhl 6 Saturday unhl noon Ryan MoOden Sales 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 www.dreisbachmotors.com • Locally Owned & Operated Amy Piper Sales Chris Silverman Finance Mgr SERVICE HOWS Men & Wed 8-7 Tua. Thu 4 Fa 8-5 The Barry County Abuse Council will offer free parenting workshops at the TK Learning Center this winter and spring. The workshops are targeted al parents of all children. The workshop topics and dates will be Jan. 6. Evolving Parenting; Feb. 3. Discipline; March 2, Bullying; April 13. Emotional Roller Coaster of Parenting. These workshops are conducted by speak­ ers w’ith expertise in the topic. The work­ shops are held at the TK Learning Center. 507 West Main St. in Middleville, room 107. Child care will be provided. Pizza and pop will be served at 5:30. Workshops begin at 6. Pre-registration is nec­ essary. Call the Barry County Abuse Council at 948-3264 to reserve a spot. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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